//------------------------------// // There Will Be Consequences // Story: The Unknown Child // by technicscratch //------------------------------// CH 1 Disclaimer: I do not own my little pony friendship is magic or any of the pony's. they are the property of Hasbro I can't entirely tell you who I am. I can't explain my origins, I can't offer truths. The only thing I can offer you is the secrets of the royal family, and a bloody truce.. "There will be consequences....." I lift my bowed head to see the majestic figure in front of me "Perhaps more then you realize...." I fight off a defiant smirk as think over my reply before speaking softly, but with appropriate firmness. "I understand, your Majesty, and am fully open to the results of my future mistakes." Despite the seriousness of the princess's tone, I couldn't help but let some of my cockiness shine through in my speech. There was something about the idea of how soft she was to me, how.... Worried she was. It was a strange emotion to see in such a high and majestic figure. "...." The sun goddess turns, and the seemingly bright room lays way to a pale moon, showing some of the more gritty, yet beautiful features of the chamber. Pearly clean walls that were unbelievably dull and a single window, where twin tattered cloths act as make shift blinds to block Luna's now fully rounded pearl. I take the time to let my eyes wander and admire the craftsmanship of the castle's interior, namely my strange interest in the floor below our hooves. "You're confident, young one." My eyes widen at the remark as panic sets in, knowing the princess's hate of over confidence. I quickly straighten out and correct myself. "No princess, I assure you. I know that the odds of not being ready out weigh the possibilities of being-" A large bead of sweat runs down my forehead, hitting the ground lightly, and, even without vision, I knew Tia was smiling devilishly at my frantic response. "Being confident isn't a bad thing, but you are correct. I won't pick the details out of you, but please, be ready..." I look into her eyes as she turns, waiting for a facial response. Was she almost.... Crying? ".... I know you'll be fine Gaze.." I allow a small grin to form on my lips, and Celestia meets it with a warm smile. "Go on now, Silver Ward is waiting for you..." She gestures towards the large iron door behind me, hiding her face once more. "Of course, your Highness." I stretch my jagged wings, and raise a black hoof into the air as a fury of blue flame engulfs me. The cold sensation washes over me, and I feel the presence of the extra two appendages that regularly lay peacefully on my back disappear, and I emerge a different physical being. "Silver ward is waiting for me?" Celestia nods slowly, still staring out the window "Does he know?" She turns once more, and narrows her eyes gently in question "About me, what I am" She looks through me to the door behind before regaining the connected stare. "He doesn't, and it will be good practice to not let him in on it..." She looks down. "You don't have to do this...." I can't help myself, so I trot up to her quickly and wrap my hoofs around her ever soft coat and nuzzle her gently, taking in the slight scent of rose. "I'm ready. I can do this.... Mother..." She smiles, as she uses every ounce of strength to regain her royal posture and prevent from breaking down. She hugs me back, and her horn glows lightly in the dimness of the moon. "Now go my child, live your dream." Some people would call what I'm doing 'betrayal', both ways in fact, but I don't care what pony folk think, I don't care what pony folk say, I've done what I've done, and there's no way to go back. Perhaps this was my journey from colt to stallion, or perhaps someone up there hates me. Either way, I'm going to do my own thing, I'm going to show everypony that I'm not just part of a damned race, and I'm going to save you Apple Bloom. Die with honor, or live on in guilt......