//------------------------------// // Star-Stealing Girl // Story: HorseShoes and Hand Grenades // by Mother3Forever //------------------------------// Okay....Let's try to get back in the swing of things on this story, shall we? ____________________________________________________________________ When I awoke, It was dark. Also, surprisingly quiet. I noticed I was no longer in the library, or any other place I was familiar with. Instead, I was laying n a rather large bed in what seemed to be a Hotel room with bars over the windows. Looking around, I noticed that there seemed to be an Astral theme with the Decor. It was calming, albeit a little unsettling. To my left, on a nightstand... An Ocarina. It was a deep Navy, with Dark Green designs. It seemed to be a Songbird Ocarina from what I could remember about the instruments. Picking it up, I cradled it as if my very touch would cause it to shatter. "Wow...." I was stunned at the quality of the instrument I now had in my possession. "Aren't you a beauty...." Putting it to my lips, I got ready to play. "Wait...." It felt as though something was missing. Looking back at the nightstand, I noticed a piece of paper that apparently had been under the Ocarina. Lee, I hope you're doing alright after what happened. When you fell asleep like that and wouldn't wake up, I got worried. Anyways, I'm sure that when you get around to reading this, you'll be wondering what exactly is going on. Well, I unfortunately cannot tell you anything to do with the situation, lest the situation become more complicated than it needs to be. However, a friend of mine by the name of Pinkie Pie, found something that she wanted to give you as a "Welcome/Get-Well-Soon" present. It's an Ocarina that she obtained at an auction or something in Manehatten. Apparently, She's quite certain that you'll enjoy it. Honestly, If she says that you'll like it, I'm sure that you will. After all, Her predictions haven't been wrong before. Depending on when you wake up, somepony will be there to greet you back to the waking world. Oh, right. You probably wonder how they'll know. To answer that, when you were sleeping, I had to place something of an 'Alarm Charm' on you to alert somepony when you were awake. Well, I don't have too much more time to write anything else, so I just want to wish you good luck. Sincerely, Twilight Sparkle I stared down at the letter for a moment, feeling happy that this Pony, who I hadn't ever met, gave me something so....Perfect. Then again....This Pony, Who I never even met did give me something perfect.... Was I grateful? Absolutely. Was I creeped out? More than anyone will ever realize. Folding the note back up, I slid out of the bed, and walked over to the barred window. Looking outside, I felt a pang of sorrow. Something about the moon felt....Different. Almost sad. Grabbing a foot stool, I sat down in front of the window,my body bathed in the moon's light. Well...The time seemed to be a fitting one, and I had nothing else to do.... I took a breath, before bringing the Ocarina to my lips, playing an old melody I had worked on for the longest time. As I played, I almost felt like crying...I'm not sure why, but the Moon itself seemed to change as I performed in front of it. As The song came to an end, I felt happy. Accomplished. Content with everything around me. "Thou art quite gifted." I spun around so fast that I almost gave myself whiplash. Standing there, in the doorway, was a Midnight Blue ...err...Come on brain! What are they called? Alicorns! There was a Midnight blue Alicorn, In the doorway, commenting on my skill with a fancy flute. My jaw dropped. "What-the-Fooge..." She responded with another question. "Prithee, What was the name of the melody thy hath been playing?" Trying to respond, My tongue seemed uncomfortably large. Swallowing, I told her the name... "Star-Stealing Girl...."