I was walking on the moon again. I found myself walking around the dark bluegrass. I could hear some humming coming from a nearby place. Following the humming, I noticed Selene sitting in the garden sowing something together. Moving closer I noticed she was making a stuffed owl with black fabric with silver string. It had a galaxy pattern on it with stars for eyes and on its wings.
“You can come and sit beside me” her singing stopped as I jumped a bit.
“How did you know I was here?” I walked out and sat beside her.
“I know where all my children are. I saw you meet your uncle” I watched as she placed the owl in my hooves before patting my head.
“How did you know that?”
“he told us.” I was still confused as I pulled the owl towards me. I shifted my hooves again causing the bracelets to move.
“Have you used those?”
“No, I don’t know how” I noticed her wings fluffed up.
“We will have to fix that” I stayed silent as she placed a plate full of black chocolate bars with small white chocolate dots. I picked up a bar and started to chew on it.
“These are my favorite. How did you know to make them?” I heard her chuckle as she patted my head again.
“Who did you think taught you the recipe” I could hear a chuckle in her voice. I watched as she poured some tea for us. I glanced down towards the owl messing with it as I could feel my inner child coming out.
“Why did every pony call me tainted?” I spoke up looking toward her. I noticed she stopped as her head hung a bit.
“Because you are. You are tainted and stolen from us.”
“What am I?”
“Give me some time. We don’t feel you are in a safe environment while the thief is out there” I grumbled as I held onto the owl. I felt myself being placed under her wing.
“I promise to tell you when it is safe” I nodded as I felt her wing covering my face. Her wing turned from slightly dark silver to pure black.
I woke up laying on a pile of pillows. Glancing around I could see I was not where I passed out. Getting to my hooves I cracked a few joints as I moved towards the door. Once the door was open I could hear voices and smell the scent of waffles cooking. A grin formed on my muzzle as I walked towards the bathroom, cleaning myself up I slowly walked down the stairs and towards the kitchen. I found Twilight and her friends sitting at the table talking. Taking up the empty spot I made myself a plate.
“Twilight how are you feeling?” Rarity spoke up as I silently ate my waffles.
“As much as one pony can be. I mean I wish I didn’t know, but I am glad I do know” I was starting to feel guilty as I sat here and listened to them.
“We are still here for ya Twi” I was staring down at my plate ready to take a bite till Applejack hit the table. The plate flew up and hit me in the face. I had one waffle on my head with syrup running down my face. Getting up from my seat I walked towards the sink cleaning my fur.
“Thank you, guys. I was scared this would change everything for me”
“Twilight this means nothing! You are still the awesome mare we know today! Besides, this Lily or Silver could be a crazed mare” I turned and noticed Rainbow was stuffing her face with hay bacon.
“How crazed could one pony be? I mean Discord knows who she is”
“No applejack dear, he knows what she is” I was watching them only noticing Fluttershy was staring at me.
“He could be acting with her. They could be running a scam” Rainbow huffed. My blood was boiling as I placed the rag I had in my magic down. I fixed my glasses on my muzzle before walking to the door. I used my magic to change the food into screaming pies before walking out. I slammed the door in a huff as I walked through town. I knew my life would be questioned but to say I am working with Discord! That mare has to be crazier than me. I paid for a ticket to Canterlot as I needed to return home for a bit.
“Where are you going?” I blinked as I turned my head to my left. I noticed Spike standing there with a bag of food in his claws.
“I am going to Canterlot for the time being. I do not think others want me around, not after last night” I felt my ears folding against my head as tears filled my eyes.
“You okay?”
“No. Every pony around me knows what is going on but me. Every pony is quiet and staring at me with hatred or disgust. I just….I need to be alone” I sighed as I boarded the train to Canterlot. I left him standing on the platform as I leaned back into the bench I had picked. The train ride was silent as I was left alone with my thoughts. Maybe Canterlot is not the place I need to be. I think I need to go back on ponies and head home.
Walking from the train platform, I moved towards the older district where most of the nobles stayed. I was too busy to notice the zombie chasing Blueblood down the street. I walked up to a two-story grey home with black shutters and a roof. The fence was black with different crystals embedded into the wood. I pushed the gate open allowing me to walk in. Crystal cherry trees lined the walkway adding some shade. I moved towards the wooden door with the stained glass. Pushing it open I could hear the ponies talking and chatting about. Slowly shutting the door I made my way past the library and the dining room. I could see the others gathered around the table playing Uno.
I walked to the back into the old style of kitchen. The floor and the walls were made from dark stone. The counters had a sink and some newer appliances but most of it was the same. A large black kettle sat in the middle of the room as many of the vegetables from the village were growing out of the wall. I noticed an all-white mare standing at the newer stove slowly turning a spoon in the pot.
“Please tell me that they did not leave you in charge of food” I walked over noticing the black ink spreading along her face. I heard a chuckle coming out of her.
“I gave you food poisoning one-time grandmother.”
“Three times Snow. The first one was you, the last two were when you were teaching the triplets” I narrowed my eyes at her before she started to laugh.
“Yes, well you are going to miss me giving you food poisoning” her grin spoke more words than her silence.
“I will. Now I will be in town for a few days. For tonight I want to spend some time in my study before the others tackle me to the ground.”
“Heads up then. Grave is in town” my eyes widen as I started to move out of the kitchen. I stepped out into the small backyard and walked towards the mountain wall entering between two bushes that were hidden by a large willow tree. I was staring down at an empty hall. I tapped my hooves on the wall causing the touches to light up. The soft flames allowed me to see the dark wood around the area as I moved down the hall. I slowly moved down the hall till the room opened up to a large cavern. This room was straight out of a witch's dream. It was a large two-story cavern with floating bookshelves filled to the brim with hoof-written books or books that were long gone. Small colorful orbs were pushing the shelves around as a small pink orb was sweeping the floors. The green orbs were working on the top floor cleaning the armor and the weapons while the blue orbs were rearranging the crystals. The purple ones were fixing the different potions and the ingredients. On the bottom floor, the others were moving all the books around while the pink orbs swept. I glanced down and noticed the floor still had the map carved into the floor. My eyes followed the wood grain towards the walls where crystals were growing. They were all fighting for a spot on the wall growing towards the skylight. I could see the ivy were different shades of green as it hung from the skylight. I moved towards a pile of pillows that were gathered around a large fire pit.
I walked around the study picking up random items. I had collapsible boxes in the middle filled with pots and pans that I would need to cook. I had a large fluffy and warm blanket as the nights grew cold. I had a small pillow for my head to rest on. I placed a few empty crystals in the blanket allowing me to store anything. Glancing around the room I started to think about what I would need. Going home is simple, I just need rope, boxes, something to sleep with, pans to cook, and boxes to bring some fruit and vegetables with. I grumbled as I heard metal clicking against the floor.
“Mother?” I looked up and noticed Jr was in his armor. He had a sullen look on his face as he walked toward me.
“I am getting stuff together to go home with” I sighed as I pushed my mane out of my face.
“I am here to take you to the castle. Celestia got a worrying letter from Spike”
“Jr if you want to get me in that castle at this moment. I better be dead” I snarled as I was in no mood to fight or argue with him. I noticed he pulled his sword out.
“I knew you were going to say that” I heard him groan. I stood ready for him as I knew his sword would break. I watched as he ran towards me holding his sword out. I took a step to the side hitting the blade in the middle. I watched as the blade snapped causing him to fall forward.
“Mother please”
“No. I am tired Jr. I am tired of others knowing something about me that I don’t. I am tired of others staring at me with sadness or disgust. I am tired of all of this” I snapped as I stared at him. I took my glasses off of my muzzle before slamming them to the ground. I heard them snap as I kept my eyes on my son.
“If I could, I would rest with your father” I used my magic to gather the items in the middle. I made them smaller before packing them away in a saddle bag. Once that was done I turned and walked out on him. Once I was outside I used my magic to spread my wings. I gave my wings a bit of a test before taking them off. I flew up above the clouds keeping myself hidden from sight. The air was silent, I could hear no screams or laughter. This made me worry a bit since I could always hear something. I followed the clouds till I saw the edge of the mountains. Once I saw the end I dipped below the clouds. Once I got below the clouds I could now see why I heard nothing. The weather ponies started a bloody storm. I could see where the last house was and that gave me hope.
“Mother!” I turned around and noticed Jr was following me. I shook my head thinking he was nuts to come out in this storm with his armor on.
“Jr you are nuts to come out in a storm like this”
“So are you!”
“How was I supposed to know a storm was coming” I growled as I stopped at the edge of Canterlot.
“It was one reason I wanted to stop you”
“You wanted to drag me back to the castle”
“That too” I groaned as I looked up towards the dark clouds that rest above our heads. I looked back at him as he moved some of the water from his eyes.
“Look Jr head back”
“Mother I can’t…. your mane is sticking up” I blinked as I looked up noticing my mane. I shoved Jr out of the way before a flash of light filled my eyes. I felt something sharp and painful running through my body. As The lighting hit me I felt something crack within me as I fell from the sky. Looking up towards Jr I noticed a figure standing above the clouds with wings opened. Before I could look over at Jr I landed hard on something solid. I could feel my wings breaking while I could feel a few more bones breaking. I winced as I tried moving but my body did not want to listen. All I could do was lay there letting the rain fall on my fur.
“Mom!”
“Mom!” I moved my eyes as I saw Jr running towards me. He pulled his helmet off as he moved his head down towards me.
“Mom!” my eyes widen a bit as he never called me that unless something was really wrong. I tried to breathe in but I felt a burning in my lungs. I could feel my magic dropping causing a burning sensation to run through my veins. I let out a loud gasp as I tried to get up.
“No mom please stay still. Stay here I need to get some pony” I was pushed back down on my side. I could hear him take off in a hurry leaving me in silence. I felt myself slipping in and out of consciousness as I felt something hit my back.
“Oh no,” I could hear different voices yelling and screaming before passing out.