//------------------------------// // Broken Awakening // Story: Repairing Harmony, Book 1: Twilight Sparkle. // by twow443 //------------------------------// Repairing Harmony: Book 1 By twow443 Twilight Sparkle: Broken Awakening “Arise.” I tiredly waved my hoof by my head, trying to go back to sleep. “Rouse yourself.” “Ngh, go away.” I groaned. “WAKE!” “AHH!” Leaping up, I slammed my head into a wall. “Ow.” I moaned, rubbing my head. “Wait...what's going on?!” I stumbled around, unable to see as the room was in complete darkness. I was starting to panic. “Okay, I don't know who I am. I don't know where I am, or what's GOING ON!” I reached up and felt a protrusion from my head. “Okay, I have a horn. That's a decent start. I'm a unicorn. Wish I knew where I was though, this room is so dark...” My voice trailed off as I felt a warm glow from my head. Then with a flash, my horn lit up revealing the room. There was a giant broken machine in the middle. It had a main power box on the ground and a long hose extended from it. At the end of it was a metal helmet. I walked over to it and saw a small inclined table that had two iron hoops on it, as if hooves were supposed to fit inside. After looking and tapping it a bit more, I saw that the main machine part fed out paper from the top and was attached by wires to the colander hat. The part with the hoof clamps sort of faces the main machine so the hat would reach the target. “What was this used for?” I wondered. “It seems so familiar, but I don't know.” Shaking my head, I carefully maneuvered around it. My horn started glowing brighter, so I was able to notice stairs. I was going to head up them, but I hesitated. “That might not be a good idea. I don't know what's up there, and I don't think I'd be able to fight.” Then the voice spoke to me again. “Go up the stairs. You will be safe.” “Yeah, no.” I responded, not really caring that I was talking to myself. “I don't know what's up there.” “Go now. You will be safe in this building.” “Really?” I asked. “How do you know?” I waited for a response, but none came. “Great.” Nervously, I proceeded up the stairs. . . . As I walked into the kitchen, I saw that every window was covered with cardboard. A sixth sense told me to not open them, so I didn't. I looked around the kitchen and saw that it was...rather empty. The stove was gone and the refrigerator had a big hole in the door. Every cupboard in the room had it's door torn off, and were bare. “What happened here?” I said. “Whoever was here, left in a hurry.” Turning away, I walked out a doorway into the front room of the library. In awe, I started at the shelves. They were all empty, save for a few ruined books lying on the ground. The entire place was also very dusty. But that all changed as soon as I saw the unconscious pony on the ground. Without a second thought, I dashed forward. I sat next to the pony and rested it's head on my leg. I took the time to examine her. I could tell that it was a mare, and she was a pegasus. She didn't have any injures, save for a bump on the head. She had a gray coat with a yellow mane and tail. Looking at her flank, I saw that she her cutie mark was bubbles. “Bubbles? I wonder what her talent is.” I softly said. “Wait..” I looked at my own flank, and saw nothing. “I'm sure that I would have my cutie mark by now.” Then I looked over and saw broken glass on the ground. “I wonder...” I stared at the broken glass and concentrated, trying to use magic. I didn't know how it worked, so nothing happened. Then I heard a giggle in my head and the voice saying, “Let me help you.” The glass levitated into the air and repaired itself into a mirror. It then moved in front of me so I could see myself. I had a pure white coat and my eyes were golden. My mane and tail were light blue, sort of like the sea. Not only that, they shimmered like they had a mind of their own. I was so shocked by my appearance that I didn't register when the pegasus stirred. “Ahhh!” She yawned. “Where am I?” She rolled off of my leg and hit the ground as I jumped. The mirror shattered and I moved backwards. “Oh. Hi there!” The mare said, giving me a warm smile. “I'm Ditzy Doo, but everypony calls me Derpy! What's your name?” “I'm...” I stammered, but then I realized that I didn't HAVE a name. “I don't know who I am, but it is nice to meet you.” Derpy nodded and as she turned, I noticed that her eyes were crossed. “Wow. I sure don't remember Twilight’s library looking like this yesterday.” “Twilight...that name sounds familiar.” I said. Derpy turned and was going to say something when I heard the voice again. “Good, she has awoken. We will come and speak with you both to inform you of your task.” Before I had the chance to form a coherent response, a dark blue flash appeared before us. Derpy scurried over and sat next to me as the smoke from the flash consolidated into a pony. The pony was dark blue, with stars shimmering in her mane and tail. But what I saw the most was that she had wings and a horn. Derpy bowed. “Hello Princess Luna!” The princess nodded to us, then sat down in front of us. “Listen. There is much that I must tell you.” She pointed at me. “What do you remember?” I shrugged. “Not much Princess. I know about the history of Equestria and stuff like that, but I can't remember anything recent.” “Nor should you.” Luna said. “Equestria is in grave danger, danger that my sister and I were unable to prevent.” Derpy frowned. “What happened Princess? Why does Twilight's home look like this?” Princess Luna sighed. “Do you both remember the tale of the Nightmare, the reason that I was banished.” We both nodded. “Two days ago, the Nightmare returned. My sister stopped it, but was broken in the process. Because of her madness, she split Equestria into seven different dimensions.” “What do you mean Princess?” I asked. “A dimension is the same place as another, but with changes. They can be big or small, but it will be different from the original. My sister created six dimensions using the bearers of the Elements of Harmony, and one more that we are trapped in.” Luna said. “I am using a spell to inform you, but it will not last long.” “So, are we in a dimension right now?” I asked. Luna nodded. “This dimension is the creation of the Element of Magic, Twilight Sparkle. Equestria cannot survive split apart like this, so I need your help.” “But wait.” Derpy said. “Where are all of our friends?” “They are on the seventh dimension.” Luna said. “It is unreachable until the six other dimensions have been saved.” I was confused. “But Princess, how can we? Derpy's a pegasus and I don't even know who I am. We have no way to defend ourselves, or know what to do!” Luna calmly rested her hoof on my shoulder. “In her last moment of sanity, you were created. The powers of the Elements created a physical manifestation to go though and repair the dimensions, and that was you.” “So, I'm a spirit?” I asked in shock. I began to pat myself all over to reassure myself that I was alive. Luna smiled. “Yes and no. You are as real as I am.” Her gaze was serious again. “But listen here. I have not sent you out unprepared. Ditzy Doo, I wish to give you a gift.” Derpy grinned. “Okay Princess. I'll take it!” Luna closed her eyes, and her horn started to glow. A dark blue magical ribbon came out of her horn and wrapped around Derpy, completely covering her. When it was over, Derpy looked very thoughtful. “What I have given you, is a rare gift.” Luna said. "What I have given you is just a mere taste of the collective memories of the elements. As you travel between their realms, you will be able to understand how they craft their dimensions. You'll understand their thoughts; the way their perfect world would work. This might help you discover a faster way of tracking them down, or avoiding that which you would not confront." "But, Princess?" Derpy asked. "But Princess, what about when we have to fight? Will we have to fight our own friends?" Luna smiled at Derpy again. "Fear not, young mare. Remember, it's not your skills that define you but how you adapt to your situations. Perfect wing control might not help you when the situation calls for fancy hoofwork. Remember to adapt, rather than to attack head-on." She then turned to me. “I do not have a magical gift for you, as the Elements have given you one already. You will have control over reality, but you will be unable to master or control it until the correct times.” I nodded but she continued on. “And if you would accept it, I would like to give you a name.” “A...name?” I asked. Luna nodded. “The gift of a name is very precious. It defines you and is the reason parents take great delight in naming their foals. Will you accept my gift of a name?” I thought about it, but decided that I could trust the princess. So without a second though, I nodded. “Yes Princess. I will accept it.” “Very well.” Luna said, then she stood up with her horn glowing. “By the power of the moon, I name you Broken Hope. For even though it may be broken, hope is still there.” As she stopped talking, I felt sort of a rush flow though me. It felt rather cool. “Are you okay Princess?!” Derpy shrieked. I looked and saw that I could see right though the princess. “The spell is fading.” Luna said. “Listen to me. You must purify the Element of Magic, or this dimension will be lost.” “How?” I asked. Luna looked deep into my eyes. “You are the combined strength of the Elements. You will know.” Then without a warning, she was gone. Derpy and I stared for a few seconds. “Well.” I said dejectedly. “Guess we'll be working together for a while.” Derpy smiled. “We better get started then!” “Wait.” I said. “Don't you know about this dimension now?” The pegasus nodded. “We should take a look outside first.” She bounded over to the door and I followed. Putting my hoof on the door, I winked to Derpy. “You ready to go save Equestria?” She nodded back. “You bet, Broken!” Not wanting to hesitate any longer, I pulled the door open.