A Shadow’s Grave

by Pinkies Imagination

Choosing Sides (END OF A SHADOW'S GRAVE! Read end notes.... very important!)

Chapter 47: Choosing Sides

I sat there for a moment unable to process what I had just heard.

"Missing? What do you mean MISSING?" I said looking straight at him.

He looked straight back at me. Even though he had no eyes. We sat there silent for a bit until he broke the silence.

"After you left, things started to go wrong...." He said looking away.

"Define... 'Go wrong'?" I said back to him.

He stayed silent for a moment. Then began to explain what had happened to the best of his ability.

"I'm not exactly sure what had happened to cause her disappearance. All I know is there will be blood shed soon. But I have a very bad feeling about what is going on here. It doesn't feel... natural..."

I looked at the ghostly horseman. "Really? Not natural? REALLY?"

He shook his head. "You wouldn't understand." And without another word he began walking again.

I turned to Shy who just shrugged and continued to walk with me. We stayed silent for a long time until we reached my house. Hecarim stopped and turned to me.

"I want you to take your family and stay indoors until this mess gets sorted out. I can sense.... unusual power within you. I need time to prepare anyway. Now go, do not answer the door to anyone you do not know. And do NOT leave the house unless absolutely necessary... and if you do, do not go alone. Alright?" He asked looking at me.

I nodded. "Alright, I'll stay here and I will PROMISE not to get into any trouble." I finished putting my hand across my chest.

"Okay, I'll come to check on you every hour." He finished as he walked behind us letting us walk up to the door.

I opened it as everyone ran in. I began stepping inside when Hecarim placed his hand on my shoulder. I turned around to look at him.

"One more thing..." He began. "It's good to have you back." He said as he reached out with his hand.

I grabbed his hand and shook. Nodding to him. "Great to be back."

And with that I turned and walked into the house. I closed the door and noticed a large lock on it. Hecarim probably had it installed. I turned to latch and a loud Clang ringed out. I turned and walked towards Shy and Scoots who were sitting on the couch.

"So... what do you want to do while this all gets sorted out?" I asked.

Scoots started getting excited and jumped a bit. "Oh I know! Look at the new tricks Rainbow Dash taught me!" She said happily.

I nodded and sat down on the couch next to Shy.

We spent the next few hours watching Scoots and playing random games. Hecarim checked up on us every hour like he said. But no matter how much we played, I couldn't shake this awful feeling..... I knew it was probably Discord's power in me just settling or something. But I wasn't sure.

It was now around 11:00 PM, so I turned to Scoots.

"Alright, it's time for bed missy." I said to her.

"Awwwww.... Can't I stay up a bit longer?" She asked looking at my eyes.

"Sorry but, you need to get to sleep, I'll come up and check on you in a few minutes alright?" I said with a smile.

She nodded. "Alriiiight." She said as she walked up the stairs.

I looked at Shy who was sitting next to me on the couch. "Are you going to bed too?" I asked.

She nodded. "Yes, but I'll stay up a bit longer with you." She said.

I nodded back. "Well, what do you want to talk about?" I asked.

She shrugged then winced. "Ow...." She said.

I lifted an eyebrow. "What is it?" I said looking at her neck she was now rubbing.

She shook her head. "I... I don't know... felt *Yawn* like a bug or something.... bit me." She said tiredly.

I looked at her. "You know, maybe you should go to bed, you look really tired now." I said.

She shook her head. "No no.... I'm... I......" Then she dozed off and began lightly snoring.

I chuckled a bit. I lifted her up and slowly walked up the stairs. I opened my door and walked in. I saw Scoots laying in the bed. I put Shy next to her and tucked them both in. I gave them both a kiss on the forehead.

"Sleep tight." I said as I walked to the door.

I turned and began to slowly close it, just before I closed it I looked inside to Shy and Scoots. My Family. And smiled one last time. I closed the door and walked down the stairs where I sat back down on the couch.

"Heh..." I chuckled to myself. "I don't remember Scoots ever falling asleep so fast...." I said to myself.

Before I could say anything else I felt a tiny prick on the back of my neck. I winced a bit at the pain. "Sunova...." I rubbed my neck a bit.

I rolled my eyes. "Damn bugs." I said out-loud.

I then gave a yawn.... then another. Then my eyes began to feel a bit droopy. I began finding it hard to stay awake.

"Why am I so tired... I feel... *Yawn* I feel like I just ran a marathon....." I finished as my eyes drooped more. I then felt my head hit the couch. I opened my eyes a little bit and saw something standing there.

It reached for me as my eyes closed for good. I suddenly felt myself being dragged forward, and I hear a sudden voice in my head.

Then darkness overtakes me.