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// Back to myself? 
// Story: Shadow Darkwing 
// by Bro-Pony 
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Somewhere far way: 
“So… this spell is going to take three days to work and there’s no guarantee he won’t he will lose his memories of this place.” Dark blood thought to himself.
“As long as he doesn’t know about his powers and as long as Mist stays out of it that shouldn’t be a problem.” He thought to himself.
“Just don’t be such a goodie goodie in your world.” He said out loud looking at me through his little pool.
Hospital:
I woke up feeling better, well mentally, I knew what I did was stupid… I mean how could I listen to a bad guy? I guess that’s just part of the bad element working on me.  No matter, I was on the right track again and I was back to normal.
“Well, I guess I should try and heal myself, since I’m back to normal and all.” I thought to myself.
I concentrated on healing myself but nothing happened.
“Hmm, that’s weird… normally it works…”I thought to myself.
“Well, time to call in the big guns.” I said to myself.
“Um…  Mist? You there?” I asked out loud.
“Yes, I’m always here.” I heard from inside my head.
“That’s kinda creepy…” I thought, I didn’t actually have to speak to communicate with Mist.
“What do you need?” he asked.
“My magic isn’t working.” I thought
“No, your magic is fine, it’s you.” He said flatly.
“What? That’s ridicules.” I thought.
“No, that is expert level magic you are trying to use, you are trying to use your normal magic, last time you used your elements magic.” He said trying to help me understand.
“So, you’re telling me I have three different types of magic? Normal, Good, and Bad?” I thought
“It’s more complicated than that but sure “Good, Bad, and Normal” sums it up.” He said in his usual grumpy tone.
“So why is it that my magic changes colors when I use it for different emotions?” I thought, trying to understand more.”
“Well, you’re special; you have very strong magic but for some reason it’s all tied to your emotion, that’s probably why you’re destined for two paths. When you use the element I guard, you use that magic AND all of the magic from good emotions combined and vice versa, Bad magic equals bad emotions.” He said obviously getting irritated with all of my questions, and having to dumb every answer up for me.
“Oh, that makes a lot of sense.” I thought
“Really? You actually understand something I said for once?” he said sarcastically.
“…You can leave now…” I thought, a little annoyed from his grumpy attitude. 
“Until you call again.” He said, then it felt like he was out of my head but I knew he was still watching me.
“What a jerk…” I said out loud but under my breath.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to be a jerk.” I heard a small gentle voice say from the door on the other side of the room.
I looked over to see it was FlutterShy looking down kind of sad, sometimes it’s hard to tell If she is sad because she always looks down.
“Oh, sorry FlutterShy… I didn’t mean you I was talking about… ugh… The pony on tv.” I said quickly turning the T.V. on without her noticing and pointed to some large bull screaming at an audience.
“Oh, ya he is a jerk.” FlutterShy said, but in a casual voice as if she wanted the T.V. to hear her.
“Ok, well, what can I do for ya?” I said as she walked up to the bed.
“Oh, well, there’s really nothing you can do in that state but Twilight and the others want you to come stay with me for a while.” She said looking away nervously.
I, of course, already heard the conversation without them knowing.
“Oh, ok sounds great, I might need some help getting there though… I’m still a little broken.” I said looking at my body, I was better, all I had now was a big bandage on my back left leg, a bandage around my torso, and a bandage on my right wing from when I rainboomed onto Tack. I guess I landed on my right side because it felt the worst out of my whole body.
“Well, ok… the doctor said you could leave when you’re ready so I brought AJ and her cart to help pull you to my cottage.” She said
“Ok, but that may not be necessary, I think I can walk.” I said
I knew it was a bad idea to walk, I also knew it would hurt like hell, but I didn’t want the girls to see me as a weakling.
“Are you sure? You look pretty bad.” She said taking another look at my body.
“Thanks, I needed to hear that when I wake up.” I said in a sarcastic tone.
“No I didn’t mean it like that! I’m so sorry!” she said starting to get worked up and began to try to hide behind her long pink mane.
“FlutterShy, it’s ok, I was just kidding.” I said with a grin.
“Oh, Sorry.” She said quietly hiding behind her hair.
“You don’t have to apologize, just smile and laugh.” I said with a happy smile trying to see if she would.
“I think we should be leaving.” She said as she backed a few paces back to give me room to get out of my bed.
“Here we go, time to get up… I know this week is supposed to help me but maybe I can help FlutterShy get over her shyness, or at least learn to laugh once and a while.” I thought to myself as I started to get up I felt my rib cage hurt and I almost teared up.
“Come on dammit, I need to get up, if I can show her I can be strong when I’m hurt maybe I can show her she can be strong when she’s nervous.” I thought to myself
As I started to get up I felt my horn glow the nice light blue color and I began to float above the ground.
“Shadow, what’s happing?” FlutterShy asked in a scared voice.
“Something good.” I said with a smile as I felt the warm glow of my magic fill my body, all of the pain started to go away and I started to get control of my wing, my leg wasn’t sore anymore and the rest of my body seemed to heal from all the bruises and cuts.
“Wow.” Was all FlutterShy could say as she witnessed me heal myself.
“So, do you want to lead the way?” I said as I tore off the bandages and flexed my wings to be sure they were working.
“Sure.” She said as she walked out the door.
I followed her out the door and outside to where AJ was waiting with the cart attached to her.
“Finally, I want to hurry and get this thing off of me, I don’t know how Big Mac dose it, this thing is heavy.” Apple Jack said with a tired expression on her face.
“Well, I don’t need to ride in it, but I’ll tell you what, since I’ve been a bit of a jerk recently I’ll haul it, you two can just sit in it and enjoy the ride.” I said as I walked up to AJ and started to unhook the harness to the cart.
“Don’t worry about it sugar cube I can handle it.” She said in her country accent. 
“No, I insist, I want to make it up to you mares” I said as I finished unhooking the harness then slipped it on and tested the wait of it and the cart.
“Get in, it’ll be fun!” I said with a warm smile.
“Oh, I don’t know, it seems dangerous.” FlutterShy said.
“Aw come on Sugar cube, Shadow won’t let anything bad happen.” Apple Jack said as she jumped in to the cart.
“Well…” FlutterShy said still thinking about it.
“For me?” I asked trying my best to use puppy doll eyes.
“Fine, but be slow.” She said as she elegantly fluttered into the cart.
“Don’t worry, that won’t be much of a challenge.” I thought to myself as I felt the weight of the cart and the two mares inside.
“Here we go.” I said as I started to pull them.
Canterlot castle, Luna’s POV:
“Where were you?” Celestia asked as I trotted through the door.
“I was…visiting a friend.” I said hoping she wouldn’t ask any more questions.
“Oh, really? I’m so glad you have friend who is it? Is it a prince?” she asked with wide eyes trying to pump information from me.
What ponies don’t know is, me and my sister are still average sisters when we are alone. She loves to gossip and talking about colt’s, she is almost obsessed with me getting a colt friend so when we’re near a cute colt she starts pushing me into conversations… it’s really quite annoying.
“Well… actually he kind of is” I said remembering The first real conversation we had with each other.
“Wow! That’s great, do you like him?” she asked getting closer to me with excited eyes.
“We’re just friends.” I said trying not to blush
“That’s not a no!” she said with a funny grin on her face.
“That’s not a yes either” I said defensively
“Does he like you? What’s he like? Does he have a brother?”
“Sister, don’t you think you’re getting a little too excited?” I asked hoping she would stop with her nonsense questions.
“No, in fact… I’m not excited enough! I can only imagine my little sister having a colt friend!” she said as she seemed to drift off into a quick day dream.
“What’s his name? can you at least tell me his name?” she asked
“Shadow Darkwing.” I said, I couldn’t help blush a little at the thought of him.
“Aww you’re blushing!” she said with goo goo eyes.
“So, whats he like? Is he like a half prince Pegasus or unicorn, or is he a full blooded Alicorn?” She asked
“He’s an alicorn.” I said 
“Oh, is he good with magic? You know I always look for that in a colt.” She said
“Actually, he is… he completely healed himself after he battled two Manticores.” I said showing him off a little.
“Wow, he’s a hero and powerful in the art of magic… I want to meet him!” she said almost yelling that time.
“Well, he’s in the Ponyvill hospital so I don’t know if-
That was all I could say before she interrupted me.
“Ponyville?! Twilights there, we could go visit her then see prince Darkwing! And you never said if he had a brother.” She exclaimed
“Well, that’s the thing… he doesn’t remember anything since he woke up two weeks ago.” I said
“Oh, I see… but still! Let’s go visit them tomorrow!” she said.
“Fine… but please act like royalty and not my sister…” I said a little annoyed.
“Of course, of course,” She said as I walked away from her and out to the gardens.
My POV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=30WakIlloqs&feature=endscreen
“Faster Shadow.” Apple Jack yelled as we were strolling through a nice nature path.
“Ok” I said as I picked up some speed, the cart was heavy but I didn’t want to look weak.
“How you doin FlutterShy?” I asked as I looked back at the two mares that, to my surprise, both looked like they were having fun.
“Good.” She said in an audible tone.
“That’s great… hold on, I want to try something.” I said with a crazy grin on my face.
“eh’ heh… what do you plan on doin exacly sugar cube” Apple Jack asked a little nervously
“That depends, do you to trust me?” I asked with the same grin on my face.
“Well of course.” Apple Jack said
“And you FlutterShy?” I asked 
“Well, yes I suppose.” She said also getting a little nervous.
“Good, because this is going to be fun.” I said as I started picking up more speed.
“Whoa, slow down there sugar cube.” Apple Jack said
“EEP” was all Flutter Shy could say.
“Not yet.” I said in a determined voice and picked up more speed.
“What are you trying to do?” Apple Jack said on the verge of a mental break down.
“Hang on!” I yelled as I jumped up and used my magic to help lift the cart up.
“What the buck?” Apple Jack said as she opened her eyes to see she was now flying in the cart.
“What do you think?” I asked as I was soaring through the sky with the cart connected on me
“This…is…amazing, it’s like I’m flying!” Apple Jack yelled.
“How are you doin FlutterShy?” I asked back.
“I-Im okay.” She said as she began to calm down when she felt the gentle breeze against her face.
“It’s not so scary is it?” I asked her.
“No, not really.” She said as she sat up back to normal again.
“YEHAW!” Apple Jack yelled as she embraced the wind hitting her body.
“This is actually pretty nice Shadow.” FlutterShy said.
“Thanks.” I said 
“I’m glad it worked.” I said under my breath.
“What was that sugar cube? You say somthin?” Apple Jack asked
“Oh, ugh no.” I replied back.
“Ok.” She yelled as she continued enjoying her ride.
“Where are we going?” Flutter Shy asked.
“Too Apple Jacks farm to drop off the cart and her.” I said.
“Oh, okay.” She replied back.
“We’re almost there Shadow just keep going straight and you’ll see the Apple trees.” Apple Jack said
“Ok.” I said as I started to see the trees come into view.
“Wow, those trees are so nice from above!” FlutterShy said
“They sure are.” Apple Jack said.
“There’s the farm house!” Apple Jack yelled.
“Granny! Big Mac! Apple Bloom! Come quick, I’m flying!” She yelled down below.
Her family then came out to see what all the commotion was about.
“Eeyup.” Was Big Mac’s response
“Wow big sis! That looks like fun!” Apple Bloom said.
Granny said some words but I couldn’t quite make sense of them.
“Watch out below! I’m coming down for landing” I yelled as I descended down wards.
“Thanks for the ride!” Apple Jack said as she hugged me.
“I always wanted to fly” She said then released me and stood near her family.
“Anytime.” I said as I unhooked the harness.
“Can I come next time?” Apple Bloom asked
“Of course!” I said as I dropped the harness and walked up to big mac and said
“You are truly a trooper, that is one heavy cart.” I said to him expecting an “eeyup” in return, but instead he pulled me close to him and whispered in my ear
“Thanks for making my lil sis happy, but if you ever upset her… you’ll be the one being pulled in the cart.” He said then returned me to my normal position and I just looked at him said the only thing I could.
“Eeyup.”  I said in my country accent that comes out from time to time.
With that we all said our good byes and started to leave.
Big Mac watched me like a hawk the whole time.(stop music)
“So, do you want to fly home?” I asked FlutterShy
“Oh I don’t know, I’m not the best flyer.” She said looking down
“That’s ok, neither am I” I said lifting her head up so she could see me smiling.
“Yes you are, you’re way better the me that is.” She said.
“Hey, don’t say things like that.” I said trying to re-convince her 
“Fine, I guess we can fly back to my place.” She said 
“Great, you lead the way.” I said as we flew towards her cottage.
FlutterShy’s Cottage:
“Here we are.” FlutterShy said motioning to her little home.
“Wow, nice place you got here.” I said as I took it all in.
“Thanks, oh and by the way, your guitar is here.” She said as she led the way into her house.
“Oh great!” I said as went into her house
There where all kinds of small animal houses inside her house and she had a small kitchen in the corner of her house with a couch and fire place in the center of the front wall with two rooms to the right of the small living room.
“Wow, your house is so cozy.” I said.
“Thanks.” She said quietly. I guess she was nervous now that is was just us two.
“You don’t have to be nervous around me.” I said trying to get her to relax.
“I’m not nervous…” she said even more quietly still looking at the floor.
“Well, why don’t you come and sit next to me on the couch? We can start a small fire and just hang out.” I said patting on the cushion next to me.
“oh, ok…” she said as she fluttered over and sat down looking away from me.
“Now, let’s just see if I can’t get a fire going with my magic.” I said as I tried to light the wood inside the fire place.
“There we go!” I said as the logs caught on fire.
“Wow, good job.” I heard come from next to me.
“Thanks, so tell me about yourself FlutterShy.” I said as I looked at her, she was still looking away from me.
“Well, I like animals and singing and being outside and-
“Sorry, but it’s kind of hard to hear you when you’re not looking at me.” I interrupted her.
“Oh, sorry.” She said turning to face me and began again with.
“I like animals and singing and being outside.” She said not meeting my eyes but speaking clearly enough for me to hear her.
“Wow, I didn’t know you sang.” I said looking impressed.
“Well, I’m not that great.” She said still looking down.
“I’ll be the judge of that.” I said as she looked up confused.
“Can you please sing for me?” I asked, I kind of knew she was going to say no but it was worth a shot.
“No, I’m not good enough.” She said.
“Why do you talk so mean about yourself? I think you’re perfect just the way you are.
“Here, I’ll play you a song and hopefully you change your thought.” I said as I picked up my guitar and began to play
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX7nMCRSqJU
Made a wrong turn, Once or twice
Dug my way out, Blood and fire
Bad decisions, That's alright
Welcome to my silly life
Mistreated, misplaced, misunderstood
Miss "no way, it's all good", It didn't slow me down
Mistaken, Always second guessing
Under estimated, Look, I'm still around
Pretty, pretty please
Don't you ever, ever feel
Like your less than less than perfect.
Pretty, pretty please
If you ever, ever feel
Like your nothing
You're perfect to me.
You're so mean,
When you talk, About yourself, You are wrong.
Change the voices, In your head
Make them like you Instead.
So complicated,
Look happy, You'll make it!
Filled with so much hatred
Such a tired game.
It's enough, I've done all I can think of
Chased down all my demons, I've seen you do the same.
Oh, Pretty, pretty please
Don't you ever, ever feel
Like your less than less than perfect.
Pretty, pretty please
If you ever, ever feel
Like your nothing
You're ' perfect to me.
“Wow… do you really think that?” she asked this time making eye contact with me.
“Of course, you just need to see it yourself.” I said with a warm smile
“Wow, thanks Shadow, I guess you’re right.” She said with a smile.
“Well, it’s getting dark out, I have to go see somepony. I’ll see you tomorrow morning?” I asked.
“Of course.” She said then hugged me and said “Thanks Shadow.”
“No problem FlutterShy” I said and left into the night sky to go meet Luna.
As I flew to Me and Luna’s meeting spot, I couldn’t help but smile at the thought of FlutterShy not being shy.
I finally landed and sat down waiting for Luna, for some reason I’m always here first.
“Hey Shadow” I heard come from behind.
“Hey Luna.” I said turning around to greet her.
“How’s your day been?” she asked me.
“Well, it has been a great day actually, how about you?” I asked her
“Well, my sister has been harassing me about meeting you… she’s coming tomorrow to vist Twilight and to meet you so be prepared.” She said sounding a little annoyed at the thought of her sister and sat next to me and looked out to out nice view.
“Why does she want to meet me?” I asked a little concerned.
“Well… she thinks I like you and I kind of bragged that you were a prince and one thing led to another.” She said.
“What! I’m no prince!” I yelled nervously
“Well, technically you are.” She said
“But, I don’t know how to act like a prince besides I don’t remember anything remember?” I asked
“Yes, and I told her that, just act yourself and you’ll be fine.” She said with a smile.
“Fine…” I said.
“Why does she think you like me?” I asked
“Oh, don’t worry about it.” She said.
“Ok I won’t.” I said trying not not stress over meeting Princess Celestia.
We talked and hung out for several hours, just talking about what we liked, what we didn’t like, goals we had, and accomplishments we made. The night was going great, we were both just hanging out until things got awkward.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=dpUBL6S7Hrw&feature=endscreen
“So Shadow.” Luna said.
“So Luna” I said mocking her tone.
“Do you have a mare friend?” she asked
“Um, not that I know of.” I said jokingly, she laughed then asked it again.
“Seriously though do you like anypony?” she asked.
“I’m not really a colt friend material to be honest with you.” I said hoping she would by the answer and change the topic, but she didn’t
“Of course you are! You’re great, any mare would be lucky to have you.” She said
“Thanks Luna but… with everything that goes on with me, I don’t know if it’s a good idea to get involved with anyone. Why do you ask?” I asked
“Oh, just wondering.” She said trying to lye; unfortunately I was too good to know she was lying… I wish I wasn’t.
“How about you? Do you like a colt?” I asked trying to get the heat off of me.
“Well, there is this one colt I like.” She said blushing a little.
“That’s great, what’s he like?’ I asked.
“He’s great, he’s strong, smart, brave, and he’s single.” She said
I had hunch she was talking about me so I quickly ended the conversation 
“Well, that’s great I hope he makes you happy, so what is it like to be royalty?” I asked.
“Well, it’s ok, it can be lonely though.” She said as she looked into my eyes.
“Ya, I bet.” I said
“well we’ll have to talk about it later I have to go, it was nice talking to you Shadow.” She said as she stood up.
“Anytime.” I said as I stood up.
“Well, I will see you tomorrow” She said 
“Yup.” I said, and then she came up close to give me a big hug and whispered into my ears “You’re the colt I was talking about.” 
She then took off into the night before I could say anything. I just stood there and watched her fly off.
“I know Luna, I know…” I said out loud.