Feeling unloved Scootaloo runs into the Everfree Forest to be alone.
While she's in there she meets a certain Queen.

Upon rescuing an enslaved pegasus colt from the Crystal Empire, Princess Celestia decides to make him, her personal protege after realising that he has a unique gift.

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The first story in the Shadow Wars series.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...

The Republic is dead, and from the ashes the evil Galactic Empire has risen, with the malevolent Emperor Palpatine at its throne. Across the galaxy, Lord Darth Vader hunts down the last of the Jedi, aided by the ruthlessy efficient Stormtroopers of the 501st Legion and the Star Destroyers of the dreaded Death Squadron.

The Conclave on Kessel has failed, and the Jedi have been slain. However, Darth Vader senses something deep within the abandoned mines...

Rainbow Dash is hiding something from her friends. She isn't who she says she is. She is Shadow Dash, daughter of King Sombra, but how would her friends react to that? I'm afraid. They would cast her away surely! You don't know that. They would hate her! They wouldn't do anything like that! They're your friends! They would probably banish her from Equestria! I can't risk it...

Inspired from the many stories I read that were incomplete having a similar idea of sorts to this story. Hopefully I finish the job, unlike so many others.

Trigger Warnings:
Cussing/ Bad Language, Twidash (for those who don't want Twidash), Some violence I guess, Original Characters

NOTE:
Version edit legend:

(i) V1.0 -> V2.0 : A whole rewrite of the chapter.

(0.i) V1.0 -> V1.1 : A considerable change was made (not necessarily a big one).

(0.0.i) V1.0 -> V1.0.1 : A small fix was added.

I don't know why I'm even keeping this thing. Who the hay's gonna read this and who the hay would even care?

Being dead sucks.

Based on the awesome Ask Ghostly Scootaloo by RoseXKnight. Please if you enjoy this fic check them out. Characters used with permission.

No extra characters, events or abilities added by me are canon unless otherwise shown to be so on the blog itself.

For an extension of this canon check out Ask Kuleco (warning spoilers for Diary of Ghostly Scootaloo, Ask Ghostly Scootaloo and Rainbow Factory).

Sweetie Belle, unable to cope with recent events that have happened, wanders through the night, and remembers a dear friend of hers who is now gone forever. Now re-edited to be more in-line with my current style and skill.

The epilogue gives a bit more closure if you want it, but is optional if you don't. There is a sequel in the works, as well.

When Scootaloo is tried of being abused by her mother, she runs away to find someone who can help her stand up against her mother. When she looks for someone to help her. She finds Rainbow Dash, Rainbow Dash helps Scootaloo fight against her mom and find a new home.

Scootaloo still doesn't have her cutie mark. She still hasn't found what makes her special. And she's slowly getting left behind. What will happen when her friends move on? When her idol can't help her? When her parents give up? What happens when life becomes too much for one filly to handle?

Apple Bloom invites a Pegasus to the club house and Scootaloo begins to feel like she's being replaced by a Pegasus who can actually fly.
Can the Crusaders, with the help of some other ponies, convince Scootaloo that she can't be replaced or will it be too late?

Edited by the brill Time Pony Victorious!

When taking a break from Crusading Scootaloo encourages Sweetie Belle to practice her magic. When it goes wrong, Scootaloo ends up in Springfield, USA where she's found by Bart Simpson. While Scootaloo spends time in Springfield, can Twilight Sparkle find a way to bring her home?

Legal Disclaimer: The Simpsons is a trademark of 20th Century FOX. My Little Pony is a trademark of Hasbro Inc.
Cover drawn by myself and a friend collaboration, said friend would prefer to remain anonymous.