"Will you be able to do it?" Matthias asked Octavia, a gray mare with a purple treble clef for a cutie mark.
"I don't see any problem." she replied, glancing at the other musicians. Each of them nodded. "Give us few minutes to prepare and we should be ready."
"Take all the time you need." Matt said, moving away. "Call me when you're sure you're ready."
"What had you started to say after our duel, Illidan? 'You are not prepared'?" he thought as he made his way over to where everypony - the bride and the groom, the best mare and the bridemaids, the Princess of the Day and the Princess of the Night - stood. "Somewhere out there you are laughing at me, aren't you?"
"So?" asked Twilight with a smirk.
"'So' what?" Matt replied with a question, being casual.
"Are we gonna hear you sing, or not?" she specified her question, frowning.
"I already told Princess Cadance and Shining Armor that I am going to sing. Are you suggesting that I would go back on my word?" Matt answered, pretending to be surprised and offended. "Shame on you, Twilight, I thought you know me better."
The look she gave him in response told him to not push it. Everypony else seemed to be amused, though.
"Now, Matthias," said Rarity, "you do realise that this is a wedding, so songs about..."
"... war and death are not appropriate?" finished for her Matt, grinning. "You know, my world isn't that bad as to have only those kind of songs, although I do plan to sing one or two sad ones, so that a few love couples will have an excuse to hug tightly. Anyway," he said as he trotted over to the closest table, "the musicians need a few minutes to prepare so I thought I would use this time to prepare myself as well."
"What do'ya mean by 'prepare'?" asked Applejack.
Matthias replied by picking up a bottle of wine.
"Really?" asked Shining Armor as Matt uncorked the bottle.
"I have no problem performing in front of a crowd, as you can guess by the spectacle in the Grand Arena yesterday, but singing is another matter." he answered as he lifted the bottle, backed his head and put the bottleneck into his mouth.
Everypony looked with wide eyes, either out of amazement or dismay, as Matthias proceeded to drink the bottle in one go.
"Um... Matt?" asked Applejack.
He lifted a hoof, signaling her and the others to wait. In few more gulps he completely emptied the bottle. He shook his head, put the empty bottle back in the table, and looked at them.
"Are you trying to get drunk?" asked Shining Armor, who was the first one to recover.
"With wine?" Matthias asked and chuckled. "Remind me once to introduce you to a dwarven ale, that's the strong stuff. Your Highnesses, I hope you'll forgive me that act on account of being roped into singing." he added, bowing his head toward all three princesses, and they nodded in response, although a bit surprised.
The others were still gazing at him, unsure how to react.
"If you excuse me for a moment, I need to take care of something. Be right back." Matt said, bowing his head, and made his way toward the closest toilet.
Twilight frowned as they all glanced at Matt talking with the musicians ten minutes later. She intended this to be his punishment, but he seemed to be dealing with this somehow.
"Oh, well." Twilight thought, resigned. "At least this means I won't turn Cadance and Shining Armor's wedding into a disaster."
But still, she was surprised that he managed to tell the musician what music to play. She didn't knew he was that talented.
"He is a master in terms of combat, he can call upon the power of Light, he knows a lot about battle strategies - according to Shining Armor, his knowledge about his world is astonishing, he is well familiar with an etiquette of the elite circles, but at the same time, he can act like a pony that doesn't know anything about it, can tell musicians how to play a melody that they never heard of..." she pondered about everything she knew about him, wondering if there was more to him than she knew.
"Ah think they're 'bout to start." Applejack said, interrupting her train of thoughts.
Twilight glanced at the space in front of the musicians, where Matt now stood, armed with a microphone. At the same time, DJ Pon-3 stopped spinning the vinyls.
"Good evening, everypony." said Matthias, as all the guests turned to him once the music stopped playing. "To those of you who don't know me - my name is Matthias Lehner, and I am a pony that used to live far away from Equestria. I have been asked to perform a few songs from my homeland, and although I'm not a big enthusiast of singing in public, it would have been impolite to refuse, so please, bear with me, ponies, and dance to the music."
When he finished, the musicians started playing a melody. Matt took few breaths, and started singing:
Who do I turn to when things are broken?
Where do I go when I'm feeling alone?
Who's always there with arms wide open, it's you.
Yeah, it's you.
Twilight wasn't surprised when she saw that more than few ponies opted to simply listen to the song instead of dancing.
Where do I hide when it's dark and stormy?
Where do I run when it's all too much?
Who gives me hope when I wake each morning, it's you.
Yeah, it's you.
You were there for me in my darkest days,
You cared for me when I lost my way,
My guiding light, you always pulled me through,
I believe in you.
Yeah yeah.
When I stumble and fall, you take my hoof.
When I don't have a clue, you know what to do.
When nothing makes sense, you help me to understand.
It's true.
It seems like forever, it's been you and me.
I know who you really are.
Sometimes I wonder where would I be without you?
Yeah yeah.
You were there for me in my darkest days,
You cared for me when I lost my way,
My guiding light, you always pulled me through,
Yeah, you gave me strength when I was weak,
You were my voice when I could not speak,
One ray of hope that I could hold onto,
Yeah, I believe in you.
Yeah, I believe in you.
You were there for me in my darkest days,
You cared for me when I lost my way,
My guiding light, you always pulled me through,
Yeah, you gave me strength when I was weak,
You were my voice when I could not speak,
One ray of hope that I could hold onto,
Yeah, I believe in you.
You were there for me in my darkest days,
You cared for me when I lost my way,
My guiding light, you always pulled me through,
Yeah, I believe in you.
Yeah, I believe in you.
The song was over before anypony noticed. As soon as it ended, the sound of stomping could be heard. Matt bowed, and turned around a bit to drink a few sips from a glass of water, as the musicians started to play once again.
"The next song is a bit slower, so it's mostly for couples." said Matthias, winking at Shining Armor and Princess Cadance, and once again started to sing:
Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar
My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here with you?
Maybe yes, maybe no
I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Did you ever know?
That I had mine on you
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If a frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
So let me come to you
Close as I wanna be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you?
Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your Tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the armor and the weapon
Just reach me out, then
You will know that you are not dreaming
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If a frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
Once again, as the song stopped, ponies started stomping, giving their thanks to the singer and musicians, who after a short break started to play another melody.
"The next song," said Matthias after he cleared his throat and the music started, "isn't exactly one you would expect to hear on wedding reception, but I was given a free hoof, and I would have liked to honor... a memory of a little filly from a small village called Darrowshire."
He looked up into the sky, and opened his mouth:
I've seen a great many things that cause a stallion to wonder
I've seen a great many things that can tear a stallion's heart asunder
But the day that will not let me go, it haunts me to my burning soul
Is the day I found Pamela wandering Darrowshire
Can you help me find my dolly? I left her by the window sill
Have you seen my daddy? I think he went off to war
And can you tell my family I've been missing them for oh so very long
Ask them why'd they leave me here alone in Darrowshire
I bring word from your sister, she's alive and well in Winterspring
Here I found your dolly, it's up to you to keep her safe
And your father's coming home again. The war for him is over
And your spirits once again may be at rest in Darrowshire
Twilight almost whirled as she heard the last line. Was Matt implying that this... Pamela, was a ghost?
"Then again, he did die once. I suppose it's not impossible." she thought, looking at the crowd of ponies.
Like Matt predicted, those who could hugged somepony tightly. Twilight was beginning to wish that she could hug somepony after that sad song, when suddenly:
"That was sooo sad!" cried Pinkie as she hugged tightly all five of them.
"Pinkie, get a hold of yourself!"
"Okay." said Pinkie, calming down almost immediately.
Twilight shook her head and turned her attention back to Matt, who started another song:
Just look from there once more
Look from the place that you returned to
Just let the soft, soft waves
heal your heart so tired from sadness
Just begin to dream once more,
to bring back your 'courage'
And from just that dream,
let the passion you once forgot
into your smile and melt your frozen heart
Yes, on that Friday that I saw you
riding on the back of waves
Let your emotion overflow
Just like you did back then
Let me see that shine anew
Let me see that shining you
Just like you did back then
Let me see that smile anew
Let me see that smiling you
Ripples on the waves
Battles on the brain
Can you ease my mind?
Can you feel the strain?
Carry me across the sea
Carry me to days gone by
Let me feel what I felt then
Let old passions fly
Love the ones you have lost
Love the times you knew
But new life has come along and
It needs your love too
Rippling waves will bring me home
Back to where life starts
Rippling waves will bring with me
My beloved's heart
Rippling waves, rippling waves
Rippling waves of love
Just one more time, please look
At the place you wish to return to
And allow the quiet small ripples of time
To heal your tired heart
Just one more time, please dream
And remember the dream called courage
The passion you have forgotten
Will melt the ice in your heart
Memories of you riding that wave
Fills my mind, even now
On that Friday
Memories of that time
I wish to see you shine again
Shining like a new star
Like a new moon
Memories of those times
I wish to see you smile again
Smiling
"The next song is going to be in a different language." said Matthias after he finished and the musicians started to play a new melody. "I would have translated it for you, but it doesn't sound so beautiful."
Anar'alah, Anar'alah belore
Quel'dorei
Shindu fallah na
Quel'dorei
Anar'alah
Shindu Quel'dorei
Shindu fallah na
Quel'dorei
Anar'alah belore
Shindu Quel'dorei
Shindu fallah na
Quel'dorei
Anar'alah belore
Belore
Twilight frowned. Something about that song told her that this wasn't one that would fit an occasion like a wedding party.
She looked as Matt prepared to sing once more.
"This is going to be the last song." he said, and, noticing the disappointment on almost everypony's faces, he added: "I'm sorry, but on such short notice I can't remind myself more songs."
As he opened his mouth and started to sing, he looked at Twilight. She could swear she saw him wink at her.
You can reach for the stars
And know that in your heart
You have the strength deep inside.
Let it be your guide.
You can fly past the moon
And race all afternoon.
Don't be afraid to make a choice.
Raise your voice.
Just follow your star.
Spread your wings and be free.
Wherever you are
Is right where you should be.
So listen to your heart
And believe in what you dream.
And follow, follow your star.
Twilight was beginning to understand that Matt winked at her to refer to her cutie mark. She blushed, wondering how many times he was going to repeat the world 'star'.
There's a time when you know
How to find your destiny.
And with each turn in the road
It's clear for you to see.
So push through the days
Don't let your spirit fade.
Throw away all your doubts.
I'll sing out loud.
Just follow your star.
Spread your wings and be free.
Wherever you are
Is right where you should be.
So listen to your heart
And believe in what you dream.
And follow, follow your star.
Just follow your star.
Spread your wings and be free.
Wherever you are
Is right where you should be.
So listen to your heart
And believe in what you dream.
And follow, follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Just follow your star.
As Matthias's song was coming to an end, the Light started to envelop him, but the moment he finished, a bigger pillar of Light appeared around Cadance and Shining Armor.
"May the Light's blessings be with you." said Matt, bowing. "Everypony, thank you for your attention, you've been a lovely audience. Remember to congratulate the newly wed, if you haven't yet."
He bowed once again, as the Light disappeared from him, but stayed on Cadance and Shining Armor, although dimmed, and with that, Matthias moved away.
Soo... yeah, I hope they fit. If you are curious about the 4th song, I did't put a link to the music, because it doesn't exist. The name of it is "Riding on the Stars", care to guess where I found it?
I'm not sure how much I will be able to update during next few days, seeing as I have few tests. In the meantime, those of you who hadn't yet, can read the prequel, Project Eclipse.
Great update as usual, the tension with Twilight is just amazing. You do have quite a way with setting up emotions as well as constructing the SETTING for those emotions. Here's hoping for many more updates for this fic!
Darrowshire.... I remember that quest back then in vanilla....
One of the few quest line I think I will always remember.
Did It again during WotLK with my Death Knight (while listening to the song) , and well...feels...
(And then I purged all undead in the vivinity except myself , my Death Knight feeling for the first time in decade the righteous fury he used to feel as a paladin)
On a side note , I think Cranius's version of "the story" would have been a great choice too.
Oh. My. GOSH! I did not suspect Cranius as any of the songs at all! If anything, I would have suspected the lament of captain placeholder over Darrowshire....*slow clap* Good job.
Nice job on the songs!! I overall liked the picks. And I only found one grammatical error which is good. Keep up the good work!
I sort of want to see the Alliance/Horde's reactions to Arthas and his new home.
Varian would be conflicted; on one hand Arthas was the single greatest force of Evil on Azeroth and as a villain he made a far greater impression than Deathwing, the Anger Management posterboy; on the other Arthas was effectively Varian's younger brother and best friend. He'd also be reminded of the Stormwind of his father's time, before the orcs mucked things up.
Muradin and Falstaad would be fascinated, moreso Falstaad. Moira would seethe in the shadows, like she always does.
Mekkatorque...eh, I got nothing. Probably something to do with the Earth ponies.
Tyrande and Luna would get on spectacularly. Hell, Luna would get on spectacularly with the Kaldorei, given their veneration of the night and the moon.
Malfurion would tell Celestia to hush.
Velen would be absolutely fascinated, and the story of the draenei is bound to move Celestia and Luna to tears.
Jaina would consider it to be heaven, and end up in a catfight with Twilight...or they become best buds.
As for the Horde...
The orcs would spout "Lok'tar Ogar" and see Equestria as another Ashenvale. Garrosh would see another world to conquer for the glory of the Horde.
The tauren would be see Equestria as a natural haven of nature, but they twiddled their thumbs when the orcs were rampaging in Ashenvale, so....
Baine would...be spectacularly ineffective. As usual.
The blood elves...might just be accepted in Equestria.
Goblins....hell if I know. Ditto for trolls.
The Forsaken? LOLPLAGUE. Sylvanas is even worse.
Thrall would be attempting to build ties diplomatically. Unfortunately, he's either hilariously incompetent, a clueless bungler, a well-meaning but ultimately powerless figurehead or deliberately setting Garrosh up to take the fall.
...yeah, in the event that Azeroth meets Equestria, the Alliance would pretty much be fine. The Horde, on the other hand...
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And the fic wont be biased again on one faction.
Funny chapter with the songs chosen, especially with Lament of the Highborne. If only he was a High Elf he would be the singing the song of his people.
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And here I thought Arthas would whip out his guitar and rock it out on stage, well that can wait til next time right?
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Either way, nice work man
1597892>>1598021 I agree with bosik1, it's good enough on its own. We do have some Azeroth in Equestria fanfics already.
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I was considering giving Arthas a guitar, but I figured that it didn't suited wedding.
As for everything about Azeroth, I will only say that there is one reason why there isn't going to be any Dark Portal's between Azeroth and Equestria's world: Garrosh. I refuse to let the Horde in as long as that asshole is in charge, and since if it wasn't for him and those idiots that see him as god (I think I said in chapter 6 what I think of that), I would be still "neutral", I don't want to give the Alliance any privileges. Maybe in the triquel, which I suppose should take place after Mists of Pandaria (I'm still in the phase of "just an idea"), but not sooner.
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True at that, but let me ask you something. Who said it has to be characters on the timeline of Post WtLK, or those still with the living for that mater? Arthas is the only character thus far (Medvih notwithstanding) to made it Equestria by passing in the Realm of Warcraft, what other recently deceased characters could you add, if you so desire that is, to help make things more interesting? Alas things are good on its own for the next while til the need arises, I suppose
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Good sir, my answer to that is simple:
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Cool Songs bro.....
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I am Heavy Weapons Guy, And I approve this story. Moar epicness is required to be written.
Did I mention I sat down and read this in one sitting?
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1597892 The Forsaken shall rain their Plague on the Pony's land. Finally letting them have True Redemption and easing them of the Chains that the Living are Bound by. No longer feeling Fear or Pain. They will be Forsaken. Has for the Pony's that remain Alive will be forced to Serve has servents for the Blood Elfs, has a gift of the Forsaken. But when the Alliance Falls under the might of the Forsaken the Body's of the Princess's will be Buried on the Grounds of Stormwing
ALL OF THE POKEMON SONGS!!!!
kinda weird how i felt happy on all the songs but the last which was just a mixture of happiness and sadness
asked Matthias Octavia, the gray
so that few love couples
need few minutes
in front of crowd
the spectacle in Grand Arena yesterday
that's a strong stuff
on account off being roped
at Matt talking with musicians ten minutes later
His a master in terms of combat
power of Ligth
never heard off
that used to life far away
bare with me
in a different languege
1. Asked Matthias. Octavia, the gray pony. (forgot your full stop after Matthias.
2. So that a few love couples.
3. Need a few minutes.
4. In front of a crowd.
5. The spectacle in the Grand Arena yesterday.
6. That's strong stuff.
7. Of.
8. At Matt talking with the musicians ten minutes later.
9. He is.
10. Light.
11. Of.
12. Live.
13. Bear.
14. Language.
Seriously.... Pokemon? I f***** hate Pokemon. Final Craptasy? I hate that too!
Finally some World of Warcraft related music... took long enough.... then back to Pokemon, holy f***, why does that show even exist?
The only thing I liked was the Darrowshire song, thanks for nothing author, how dare you insert songs from other fandoms into this, was it too much to repeat the Invincible song?
3316610 i would like for you to shut up god your the most annoying idiot ever
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Follow your star.
Just go fucking find the star, and beat it's ass so you don't have to chase it anymore
Hmmm, i like your music choices. Especially the song about the blood elves.
3316610 It would be a shame if someone beat the shit out of you. Pokemon is a good show, so please sit down and shut up.
4160572 I agree while I have not seen Pokemon I do enjoy the games so if you start to beat him up call me to help please.
3316610 welll i don´t have the most games of final fantasy, but i don´t see how Final Fantasy can be a bad game.
to the others
I like Pokemon too, i don´t play more then the story because i don´t want to waste my time with the very hard special training, but it isn´t really bad. But i don´t looked the show anymore, since they started to only talk with exactly only one Pokemon till the end of the show without any other Human or battle in it. I don´t recall which episode exactly but it was with an Hippopotas .....i think
Woah... they sing Pokemon. 0.0
old chapter, late ass reply. Ill be honest, its cringe to put unrelated songs that have nothing to do with anything besides your own self interests. It's All well and good considering its your story, but could you put a warning so people like myself can gloss over it to get to related content? Thank you.
7070230 Old chapter, old comment; but you could just scroll through the parts you don’t like.
Just my opinion
Found it.
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OMG THANK YOU!!!
I believe you mean Darrowshire, if I remember what you're referencing. The town in the Eastern Plaguelands, right?
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Ah yes, thanks for pointing this one^^
Love the songs especially the Pokemon ones. I grew up with them and some of Final Fantasy