//------------------------------// // Going back // Story: Shadow Darkwing // by Bro-Pony //------------------------------// I woke up at Flutter Shy’s house to a very unpleasant bickering war between Flutter Shy and some bunny. “Why won’t you just eat it?” Flutter Shy asked in her small voice. The rabbit said nothing but it sounded like he was throwing things. “Oh no, don’t throw stuff please.” Flutter Shy said More things seemed to be thrown. “That’s enough, time to get up and settle things down.” I said to my self I got out of bed and opened my room door… that was a mistake because next thing I know, I get knocked out by an incoming projectile. “Oh no!” Flutter Shy screamed(sort of screamed that is.) “Look what you did!” She said in the same tone, “You knocked our guest out… after he just got back from the hospital from being knocked out!” Hospital: I woke up when the nurse was checking all my vitals, or whatever it is nurses do. “So, you missed the hospital so much you decided to come back?” the nurse pony asked. “Well, what can I say? It’s like my own personal retreat.” I said in a cocky tone. “What is this, the 5th time you’ve been knocked out in ponyville?” she asked “3rd, but who’s counting?” I asked in the same cocky tone. “Well, I’m sure this was from another heroic act that you so selflessly did.” She said “Nope, not this time.” I said “What was it then?” she asked curiously “Well, an angry rabbit threw a pan at me.” I said a little embarrassed. “Oh, it happens to everyone eventually” she said with a grin, “Well now that you’re up, do you have any questions?” the nurse pony asked. “Well, what time is it? How long was I out? Oh, and what is on the menu?” I asked “It’s about 5pm, you were out for approximately 9 hours, and, unfortunately, we are not serving dinner yet.” She said answering all my questions. “Oh, thank- DID YOU SAY 5pm?!” I yelled “Yes, in fact you have some visitors, some royal visitors so be on your best behavior, you still might have a concussion so I’m going to have to ask you to stay here for the night after the princesses leave.” The nurse said “No, not here! I can’t meet the princesses here!” I said on the verge of a meltdown. “Why not?” said a familiar voice from the door at the other side of the room. It was Luna, but she wasn’t alone, there was the main six, that damned rabbit, and Princess Celestia. “Oh… Hey everypony.” I said with a fake smile “How are you feeling Shadow? I’m so sorry this happened. I- I interrupted Flutter Shy and said, “I’m fine Flutter Shy, it’s no one’s fault, just bad luck.” “Oh, well I brought the culprit to apologize.” She said seizing me the rabbit. The rabbit walked up and hugged me and everypony went googly eyes, everypony but me although I didn’t show it I was pissed at the little critter but that was a problem for a different day. Everyone went quite when Princess Celestia walked up to my bed and said, “Nice to meet you Prince Darkwing.” The main six where a little shocked to hear her say prince, so was I for that matter and Luna already explained to me how royalty worked previously. “You’re a prince Shadow?” Twilight asked with shocked eyes “I guess I was, but as far as I’m concerned I’m not now.” I said trying to get out of the bed but the nurse put a hoof down on me and began, “You’re not leaving until that bump on your head is gone, I don’t want to see you in this hospital for a while.” “so, you’re telling me if I get rid of the bump then I’m free?” I asked with that cocky grin on me. “I don’t like that look he’s giving me, what does it mean?” she asked in a bit of concern “Well, in my experience, it means one of two things. Either he is going to put a move on you or he’s going to do something stupid.” She said, all of the other main six just shook their heads in agreement. “Well… you better do something stupid or else I might do something stupid.” She said grinning, I was slightly shocked, most mares were attracted to me but I just chuckled a little and proceeded on with what I was going to do. I concentrated on healing my bump by thinking about taking all of my friends out to ponyvill square so we could eat and enjoy our time together. My horn began to glow and next thing you know my bump is gone. “So, next time I’m here, can you make sure I get a room with a bigger window?” I asked as I got out of bed and walked towards the group of ponies. “How did you? You were just- Was all the nurse could say as my friends laughed and walked out into the town. “So, you’re telling me, that this cocky southern pony used to be a prince?” Rarity asked Princess Celstia. “Yup, he is an alicorn after all.” She said as she looked back to see me and Luna discussing what it was like to get hit by an angry rabbit. This of course made her smile and put her in an excellent mood. “Who wants ice cream?” Princess Celstia asked. I was the first to answer with a “me”, followed by all the other ponies. We were all enjoying our ice cream and talking about funny incidents, it was all quite funny, then Celstia started talking about magic which made me a little uncomfortable, the only person who knows about my destiny of two elements was Luna and I wanted to keep it that way. “I must say Prince Shadow; you’re very strong in the magical arts.” She said as she licked her rocky road ice cream. “I’d prefer Shadow thanks, and I’ m really not that great, I’m sure your student Twilight is much more gifted then me.” I said trying to turn the table onto Twilight. “It’s true Twilight is an excellent student, but you have mastered skills in two that takes most ponies years and years. Not to mention you basically started from scratch since you had no memories.” She said still eating her Ice cream. I wanted to shove it in her face for bringing up my magic. “Well, I guess I’m a fast learner.” I said with a fake smile. “Indeed he is, did you know he is also a fabulous designer?” Rarity asked. “Shit, I completely forgot about that.” I thought to myself. “Really? You learned how to design in just a few weeks as well?” Princess Celestia asked with wide eyes, “Well, it wasn’t that great, it was just a tuxedo, anypony could have done it.” I said hoping they would drop it, but Rarity wouldn’t stop. “Don’t listen to him, he is just being humble, he has a real talent in it, in fact, if he wasn’t such a musician I would hire him to work with me.” She said with a smile. I Knew Rarity didn’t mean too but she brought up another thing that Celestia wanted to learn more about. “Really? So you’re a Prince, an artist, powerful in the magic arts, and a musician?” she asked with a big smile. “Well, I’m ok I guess.” I said praying she would take the answer and move on… but alas she didn’t. “What do you play?” Princess Celstia asked. “The guitar, in fact, he even has a job offer with Safire Star.” Twilight said. “It’s true, Pinkie and I saw him perform with her, Vinyl, and Slim Shaggy,” Rarity said “Wow! That sounds pretty amazing.” Celestia said. “Thanks.” I said as I nervously ate my mint ice cream. “I would love to hear you play some time.” Celestia said. “Well, I don’t have my guitar.” I said. I was so relived. “Flutter Shy brought it with her, she knew you liked having it with you.” Twilight said “Yup, it’s right here.” Flutter Shy said as she handed it to me. “How did I miss that in her hands?” I questioned myself “That’s wonderful; we can have our own little concert right here.” Celestia said with a cheery smile. “Yay.” I said in Flutter Shy’s normal tone. “What should I play?” I asked “Play the song you played me last night!” Flutter Shy said in an excited tone. “Ugh, ok.” I said 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. (X4) “Wow, you were amazing!” Celestia said “Thanks.” I said as everypony applaud, there were a lot of other ponies who joined in the concert as I played. “Told you he was great!” Pinkie said. “Play pop song!” Pinkie said before anyone else could speak. “That sounds like a lovely idea.” Celestia said “Really? I didn’t know princesses like pop” I said surprised. “I didn’t know Prince’s played pop.” She said mockingly. “True.” I said and began to play another song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwK7ggA3-bU Oooh Oh Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh-Oooh You and I go hard at each other like we're going to war You and I go rough, we keep throwing things and slamming the door You and I get so damn dysfunctional we start keeping score You and I get sick, yeah I know that we can do this no more But baby there you go again, there you go again making me love you oh Baby I stopped using my head, using my head let it all go oh Now you're stuck on my body, on body like a tattoo oh And now I'm feeling stupid, feeling stupid crawling back to you So I cross my heart and I hope to die That I'll only stay with you one more night And I know I said it a million times But I'll only stay with you one more night Try to tell you no but my body keeps on telling you yes Try to tell you stop, but your lipstick's got me so out of breath I'll be waking up in the morning probably hating myself I'll be waking up feeling satisfied, guilty as held But baby there you go again, there you go again making me love you oh Baby I stopped using my head, using my head let it all go oh [ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/one-more-night-lyrics-maroon.html ] Now you're stuck on my body, on body like a tattoo oh And now I'm feeling stupid, feeling stupid crawling back to you So I cross my heart and I hope to die That I'll only stay with you one more night And I know I said it a million times But I'll only stay with you one more night Yeah baby give me one more night Yeah baby give me one more night Yeah baby give me one more night Baby there you go again, there you go again making me love you And I stopped using my head, using my head let it all go Got you stuck on my body, on my body like a tattoo yeah, yeah, yeah So I cross my heart and I hope to die That I'll only stay with you one more night And I know I said it a million times But I'll only stay with you one more night So I cross my heart and I hope to die That I'll only stay with you one more night And I know I said it a million times But I'll only stay with you one more night Everypony was dancing while I was singing, it made me feel much better even the princesses where dancing. The crowd applauded and then dispersed because it was getting late. It was already 12:01 in the morning of the next day. “Wow, that awesome Shadow.” Pinkie said, everypony agreed, even I did. “Thanks I- Was all I could say before we were interrupted by a faint glowing figure forming next to me. “Shadow, you’re in danger, Darkblood has been preparing a spell to send you back to earth any minuet. I fear you won’t remember anything that happened while you where here.” “What are you talking about? Earth? What is Earth?” I asked confused. “Who are you?” Princess Celestia demanded. “It’s ok sister, he is with Shadow.” Luna said. “Wait, you’re saying somepony is trying to send Shadow somewhere?” Twilight asked “Yes, we don’t have much more time before the spell is ready. Shadow is from Earth but was sent here by the element I guard, unfortunately, Shadow had two paths to choose from; the evil counterpart is trying to corrupt shadow again. If this happens every dimension will be in danger.” Mist said. “That’s ridicules, Shadow wouldn’t do that.” Rainbow Dash said “He’s right.” I said. “If I get sent to where ever I came from and don’t remember any of this… who knows what could happen.” I said “What can we do?” Twilight asked in a concerned tone. “I don’t know, it depends on how much time we- Was all Mist could say before a big flash happened. After the flash was over I was gone. Twilight’s POV: “Shadow’s gone!” I yelled tearing up a little. “We’re too late.” Mist said “This can’t happen!” Princess Luna said also crying. “Even if we could get him back, there’s no telling if he will remember us.” Mist said “So, we can just let him remember on his own like he did two weeks ago.” Rainbow dash said. At this point everypony but Mist was crying. “You don’t understand! Time is different there, when we get him back we won’t know how long he has been there, we may be too late unless we do something right now. “Well…couldn’t we go in and get him?” Twilight asked. “How would we get back out though?” Flutter Shy asked. “Well, he has the power of two elements; his magic will work in the human world.” Mist said. “So, let’s go get him then” Rainbow Dash said “It will take three days for me to do the spell, but then we will get him.” Mist said “But, in three days it could be too late.” Celestia said grimly “No! Shadow is too strong to give in to the temptation, and at most, he won’t even know about his powers for at least a week right?” Princess Luna tried reasoning, it made sense to. “You’re right, as long as Shadow doesn’t know about his powers we should be fine.” I said “Well, In the world he is from, there are other forms of temptations and he is a pretty self-reliant soul, it won’t be easy for you to try and help him.” Mist said doubtfully “We have to try.” Apple Jack said. “Agreed.” Mist said. “So it’s settled, in three days’ time; The Elements of Harmony will go and bring Shadow back.” Celestia said.