July 15th
I spent most of the day looking up information about the show. In my research I came across a lot of different things. This show had quite a huge impact when I was little. It had a fanbase just as big as any cultural Icon in entertainment. Of course it had stories and art work of questionable taste. From disturbing murder fics to hardcore content that was Identified as clop. But I would rather not go into that detail at this time.
I looked into the publisher on the DVD. It was from a company that was known for packaging complete cartoon series into DVDs. From the vintage cartoon shorts of Felix the Cat to the modern day cartoons of the recent Sonic shows. They're still active to this day.
However when I looked back through the end credits of the DVR recordings. I saw a small label that was different than the actual credits on the DVD. The publisher on the Recordings was by some group called Salvation. I tried looking up to see if it was some studio, company, or even some internet group that liked to make ripoffs or something. There were no records what so ever.
Anyway I'd also looked up more episodes online and of course I had to compare and contrast some scenes from the actual episodes to the old recordings.
Actual Episode:
Twilight Sparkle and Princess Celestia stood at the top of the stairs greeting ponies as they approached. "Princess! I've been so excited to spend time with you and—"
However Twilight was interrupted as more ponies approached. "Yes. Me too, Twi-" Celestia then looked down at the approaching guest. "oh, good evening! Welcome to the Gala. Which is why I-"
Two more mares approached. "ladies! Lovely to see you again," Celestia said as she bowed.
Twilight sighed in disappointment. "Looks like getting a chance to talk to the Princess is gonna be a magic trick in itself."
Recording:
As Princess Celestia greeted ponies, Twilight sneaked away. She was soon found in an empty hallway away from the crowd. She then looked to the viewer and sighed. "I know it's sometimes hard, not spending enough time with someone you love. But understand deep down your mother loves you despite the hardships you both face. Proverbs 31:25 states that she is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."
There was silence for a moment before Twilight continued. "Trust me I promise you she'll be there when you need her the most. But even if she isn't there we'll be with you. Now how about we see how Rainbow Dash is getting on with Spitfire?"
I remember how my Mom was always busy as she was the breadwinner for the house. But that lost memory was nothing compared to the one I also learned how it wasn't just her being too busy to play with me.
Actual Episode:
"We are gathered here today to once again honor the heroism of these six friends who stood up to the villain Discord and saved Equestria from eternal chaos," announced Princess Celestia as the crowd cheered for the six mares.
Recording:
The scene opened with the six mares in a donut shop celebrating their victory over Discord. They soon at some point turned to the viewer. "Even when things look bad you must have resilience in times of despair Noah," Twilight said.
"Yeah everyone has the capability to be strong even you," said Rainbow.
There was silence before they all frowned. "Now Noah, don't be saying stuff like that," Said a soft but stern Applejack.
"She's right, you may be small but we were all small at some point. But don't worry we can make you stronger, even if he tries to lay a hand on you," said Fluttershy.
There was no ceremony when I first saw it. But that wasn't the important detail.
"HE"
Thanks to that, I just now remembered it wasn't always me and my Mom. I use to have a Dad but he died when I was an infant. My Mom later got remarried to a guy she met somewhere else. My only memories of my Stepdad were his scowl and the smell of alcohol on his breath.
Other than that I don't remember much but all I know is one moment he was in the house the next day he was gone and it was just my Mom raising me ever since that time. Now that filled my head with more questions like How could I not remember something that seems horrific? Did my Stepdad do things to me? Was I so traumatized that I blocked out my memory? More importantly what do the ponies and my Mom know?
Tomorrow when I get off work I'll finish watching and comparing season two and get started with the third season. Something tells me the answers to my questions will come to me. It excites me but it also worries me at the same time. I hope it will all be worth it in the end.
Somehow I have a feeling they are watching me somehow.