I know a lot of you hate transitions, but lets face it, even in a life as crazy as mine things quiet down for a while. That being said I’ll give you a run down of what's been happening.
Classes were going good. Magic Theory and History were my favorites. I had stopped thinking of Daring as the celebrity, she was just a really cool teacher... well that's kind of a lie. I loved rubbing it in Dash's face. You should have seen her face when I told her. She actually started thinking about enrolling just to be in her class.
Pinkie was still pissed off at Phoenix. It was starting to worry me a bit I’ll admit. It wasn't like pinkie to hold grudges. I was thinking about sitting her down with the others to have a little talk about it.
Steel made me a nice heavy ax to use against thing that my claws would be useless against. It was a big double bladed thing about as big around as Big Macs yoke. I would have never been able to lift this thing as a human.
I also had a sword modeled after Gray Fang's but for a pony made for Waya. Yeah I armed a pony that's trying to kill me, but in my defense he hasn't been putting his heart in it like he did the first week. Hell he doesn't even try every night, just every two or three.
The baby was getting bigger in direct proportion to Jynx's increased irritability. There's also her need to eat chocolate covered tomatoes. Oh and the fact that she's become very, very, very, very, very horny.
And finally, a day I had been waiting for had come at last... Nightmare Night.
October 31,
“Hay, Twilight,” said Dash in her Shadow Bolt costume, “ Have you read Shiro's 'auto biography'.”
Dash, Twilight, Waya, Jynx, and I were waiting for the others in the library
“What he's put up so far, yes.” replied a Vampire Twilight.
They both were looking at me grinning. I had my Darth Vader costume on (except the helmet which was on the table) while Jynx had a Jedi robe.
“I love the liberties you took.” said Twilight, “Like how you completely left out the part during your freakout the day you got here where you tried tearing your skin off to get to the 'real you'.”
“And the part where Angel knocked you out.” Dash said laughing.
“Hay, that bunny is a demon in disguise.” I said.
“He is not, he's a sweet heart. You just have to get to know him.” said a soft voice.
Fluttershy just walked in. Surprisingly she wasn't wearing a costume or disguise... at all. She was in her dragony form, which as far as anyone else in town would know WAS a costume.
“No, no, he's demon.” I said.
She glared at me in a very un-Fluttershy like manner, “If you say one more thing about my Angle bunny I’ll give you the Stare again.” I shut up.
“And why in Tartarus would you say I cried after reading that stuff by that TAW person?” Twilight asked going back to the previous subject.
“You were.” I said.
“That's a lie. I never cried.” she said.
“Yes you did.” I replied, “I heard you. You were whimpering and moaning in your... room... Oh. My. God.” I stared at Twilight's suddenly wide eyes and bright red cheeks, “You weren't?”
“Uh, um, well...” Twilight stuttered.
“Oh my Goddess,” Dash started laughing, “You were pettin' your little pony to a story about yourself. That's just too good!” She hit the ground convulsing with laughter.
“No wonder you were so mad at me.” I said before giving in, and hitting the ground myself.
Twilight's mane started to flow in the still air, becoming ethereal. I looked up and saw the look of evil on her face and instantly shut the hell up. Dash on the other hand was too far gone, and didn't notice the large unicorn bust floating just over head.
AJ and Big Mac walked in just in time wearing ODST armor. Twilight put the bust back where it belonged before the couple could see. Dash however had just seen how close she was to being beaten senseless. The look on her face was priceless.
“Ah need ta sit down fer a spell.” AJ said taking off her helmet, “Jynx how do ya do it. Ah'm bearly showin and can hardly get mah rear out tha door.”
“AJ, I honestly have no idea,” Jynx chuckled, “but I’m sure wearing that getup doesn't help.”
“I guess this means I'm not going to have any competition in the running of the leaves.” Dash said smugly.
“Like hell you won't.” I said, “I hope you like my ass cause that's what you're gonna be seeing the whole race.”
“Oh you're on” she said.
“I also plan on running.” Waya chimed in. He was dressed as a wolf (who'da thunk it).
“Are you fast?” asked Dash.
“I've hunted with the pack plenty.” he answered, “I know what you're thinking. All in the pack hunted, it wasn't optional, and yes I’ve killed plenty.”
“Sorry I’m late everypony,” said Rarity, the CMC following behind, “but perfection takes time.”
She was dressed in a pair of fake butterfly wings and antenna made from peacock feathers. Sweetie was dressed in a cat costume, Applebloom was dressed as a scarecrow, and Scootaloo was dressed as a changeling.
“Well aren't y'all just adorable” I said, “Well, except you Scoots. You just look awesome.” they beamed at the compliments.
“Is everypony ready to go?” asked Twilight.
Everyone replied with excitement. Everyone but me. Applejack caught on to my nervousness and asked if I was OK.
“Well, it is a holiday.” I said, “I haven't exactly had the best track record with holidays.”
“What'cha talkin' 'bout, sugarcube?” AJ asked.
“Hearths Warming, New Years, Winter Wrap up... Hearts and Hooves.” I said the last rather quietly, “What do they all have in common? They all ended in some horrible disaster!”
“Oh come on, Shiro.” Twilight said, “Those were all the result of Chronos' plan. He's dead, as I’m sure you know, and can't do anything to you anymore.”
“Yeah, well, I hope you're right.” I said, “Where's Pinkie?”
I'm pretty sure she was waiting for someone to say that, because as soon as I did she threw open the door and bounced in wearing what was the most terrifying costume EVER. It was a patchwork robe with different color, irregularly shaped patched and images on the patches. One was mint green with lyre, one was cyan with a cloud and rainbow lightning bolt, one was lavender with stars, one was even white with a yin-yang and the kanji for chaos in red, and several others, but was conveniently without a white patch with three diamonds.
“Hiya,” she said, “You guys like my costume, Rarity made it for me. It's got all my friends cutie marks. Isn't that so sweet.”
Twilight, Fluttershy, Jynx, and I were all staring at her horrified. Applejack, Big Mac, and Rainbow Dash were looking at us confused. Rarity was giggling.
“Rarity,” I said, “You are a horrible, horrible pony.”
“Who, me?” she said innocently, “It's Nightmare Night. Everypony is suppose to be scary.”
“Did you have to put mine on it?” I asked.
“Oh come now. If you're here long enough your number will come up eventually.” she said.
“What the hay are you two talking about?” asked Dash.
“Trust me, you don't want to know.” I said, “Let's just say that thing is going to give me nightmares.”
“What's so scary about a costume that keeps all my friends close.” Pinkie asked only making it worse.
“Don't worry about it, Pinkie.” Twilight said, “Lets just go.”
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“What did you get, Applebloom?” asked Scootaloo, Her bug-eye goggles on her forehead.
I had offered to watch the kids. We had been trick-or-treating (or whatever it's called here) for almost two hours. Pinkie had a party planned in about fifteen minutes so we were about to head that way.
I had been on the lookout for the inevitable disaster all night. I knew it was only a matter of time before something ruined the fun. So it was no surprise when I heard a manticore roar right behind me. As quick as I could, I swung around and delivered a strong right hook to Luna's jaw... oh shit.
I stared wide eyed at the royal laid out in the ground. Everyone else was frozen in horror.
“Well,” she coughed, not really moving, “that could have gone better.”
I rushed over to help her up, “Are you alright? I'm so sorry, Luna. I didn't know it was you.”
“That was the idea.” she said with a smile, “Maybe our manticore impression is too good. Oww.” she held her hoof to her jaw, “Perhaps that was a bad idea.” she chuckled.
I conjured a cloth and wiped the blood from her mouth, “I'm just glad it wasn't Tia. She would have been knocked out from that.” I'm not bragging, she's just no fighter.
“We are quite a bit more resilient than our sister,” Luna said, “but that hurt.”
Luna the Crusaders and I walked the rest of the way to the party. Pinkie's Nightmare Night parties are quite a bit unlike her normal parties. There was no streamers, confetti, or balloons. Everything was dark. Spider webs adorned the spaces between buildings. Animated bats fluttered where balloons would normally float. I shuddered at the sight of the pink mare and her robe of death.
“There you guys are.” said Twilight, “Luna, what happened to your face?”
“Shiro punched her.” Scootaloo said with far too much enthusiasm.
“It was our own fault.” Luna said seeing Twi's shocked face, “It was merely an ill conceived prank gone wrong.”
“Hay, Luna.” I said looking at the stage with the live band playing, “You mind fueling a spell for me.” I gave her the biggest grin I could.
“After you tried knocking out our teeth?” she said, “I'm not just some battery for you to use.”
“Aww, please.” I begged. She just stared at me, “Fine you leave me no choice. Girls, CMC special!”
The three fillies jumped in front of me and stared up at her, eyes wide and teary, lips quivering, and ears back. I could actually hear the shattering of her resolve.
“You're a monster.” Luna said, “Abusing such power for your own gain. Fine, I'll fuel your spell.”
“Don't be like that. You'll like this.” I said pulling on her vast power, molding it myself.
Being the type who likes to put on a show, I thrust my paw into the ground. A light shown through the crack and grew as I pulled revealing the most bad ass electric guitar in the multiverse. I held it up for all to see. It was a beautiful classic design, cherry red with white trim.
“What is that?” asked Luna.
“Let me show you.” I said, and jumped up on stage.
I played a few rifts. I wasn't the best but I could play a bit. A few ponies gathered to listen.
“What do you think, Lulu?” I asked.
“It's nice.” answered the night princess.
“Can I try it?” asked Scootaloo.
“Sure why not.” I answered.
She buzzed up and took the offered instrument she struggled to hold it, but it was too big for her.
“Hold on.” I said and took it back. I shrunk it a bit and handed back.
She held it in her hooves but wrapped her wings around it to manipulate the strings. She strummed it a bit and played around with different strings. It was quite the adorable sight.
“OK let's let one of your friends play with it now.” I told her.
“Hold on let me try playing a song I heard on a movie.” she pleaded.
“OK fine.” I said.
I thought it would be cute. I didn't expect what actually happened. My mouth hung wide as I heard her start playing one of my favorite songs. I had to join in. I turned to the mic and took over
Well, I stand up next to a mountain
And I chop it down with the edge of my hand
Well, I stand up next to a mountain
And I chop it down with the edge of my hand
Well, I pick up all the pieces and make an island
Might even raise a little sand
'cause I'm a voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child baby
I want to say one more last thing
I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to ya one of these days
I said I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back one of these days
I said I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back one of these days
If I don't meet you no more in this world then uh
I'll meet ya on the next one
And don't be late
Don't be late
'cause I'm a voodoo child voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
I'm a voodoo child baby
I don't take no for an answer
Question no
Yeah
Scootaloo finished the last rift of the song. As the sound faded the entire town stomped and cheered their approval.
“Scootaloo, that was amazin'.” called Applebloom, Sweetie nodding in agreement.
“Not only was that awesome, Scoots,” I said with a grin, “But I don't think that is tree sap.”
She looked at me with confusion. She looked to see what I was talking about. Her eyes widened and her mouth turned up into a smile that I didn't think even Pinkie could accomplish. She started jumping and cheering something I couldn't understand.
“The guitar's yours.” I told her.
It was only right to give it to her. After all its likeness was her cutie mark.