//------------------------------// // Shadows // Story: The Shadowbolts // by RagingBrony19983 //------------------------------// I was cautious of these seven ponies. "Well what do you want with me?", I asked. "We want the same thing we wanted last time. For you to join us to help us rise to the top to over throw the Wonder bolts. Just think about it, they look of their faces when they see the big mistake they have made.", he said. "I don't know.", I said wearily. "Oh come on Dashie. This could be a new beginning for you and you get all the fame and attention you've been looking for.", he pleaded. This could be my new beginning. I could finally find my way and stop being a failure. "Yes i'll do it.", I said confidently "Really?", they all said in unison. They did seem truly excited and sincere. "Yes really.", I said growing more excited. They all cheered and told me to follow them back to official Shadow bolt training camp. I followed excitedly trying to contain my excitement. We arrived at the large gloomy camp. The weather ponies didn't seem to be doing there jobs here. "Well of course it's training season so let's get started. You go out and do some laps while I get you costume.", said Primrose. "OK, and thanks for letting me have this opportunity", I said. I was making my way to the field when Sky Dream came up beside me. "Hey you think you're gonna have it easy here?", he said angrily. "No of course not.", I said. "You can;t leave now. You're going to help us rise up.", he said. Then he flung himself into me and knocked me into the wall. "Yeah, you're not gonna have it easy. Star Fire may let you have it easy but I sure won't", he yelled. He stepped on my wing and snapped it. "Now, go out and do you laps.", he yelled. "How can I? My wing might be broken.", I said fighting tears. "I said go!", he yelled. I went out to the field and stared out at the gloomy field with the misty cloud rings and set off trying to ignore the pain that seared through now both of my wings. I slowed a bit from the pain and stopped for a break at the same moment Sky Dream walked in. "ARE YOU RESTING?!", he yelled. I immediately got back up and doubled my speed despite the pain. I tried to ignore Sky Dream chasing me and yelling answer me. I flew off the course into the clouds. I was trying to escape them to get back home but i'm pretty sure Sky Dream is the only one acting like this. I still can't go home. "Get back here it's lunch.", yelled Primrose. I turned back around because I do believe Primrose isn't as bad as Sky Dream. I flew back on landed on the small platform tucking my wings instinctively against my sides. It was good to give them a rest after all the pain they've been through. "Follow me, the lunchroom is this way.", she said looking at me disdainfully. Great I guess she's like Sky Dream, too. I followed them at a distance studying their body language. Sky Dream seemed to be happy about something because his wings were standing up. I snickered but luckily he didn't hear. The lunchroom was quite small which was to be expected since there were only 8 of us. They had protein shakes but that all so I grabbed one and headed to a table in the corner. There were only two tables and I didn't really want to be with the rest of the ponies. I studied them as they sat down. I was paying attention to how they joked and I was listening to see if they were talking about me. "Hey, Star Fire do you have an infirmary?", I asked cautiously. "Yeah, why what's wrong?", he asked seeming genuinely concerned. "I hurt my wing.", I said lifting it to show its mangled form. "Oh, it's right across the hall. Do you need me to take you there?",he said. "No i'm fine.", I replied sadly as I noticed Sky Dream glaring at me. I made my way over to the infirmary. I tried to ignore Sky Dream following me but it was hard. Luckily the infirmary was only across the hall. I walked in to find Nurse Red-heart there. "Oh hello Dash. It's a surprise to see you here. What can I help you with?", she asked. "I hurt both my wings.", I said. "Oh just take this medicine.", she said. "Okay, thanks.", I said. I took it then went back to the lunchroom to find it empty. I suddenly felt a burst of energy and my wings didn't hurt anymore. I flew off towards the training grounds and found them doing weights so I joined them. "Ahem, aren't you supposed to be flying?", said Sky Dream. "Uh, yeah i'll go do that.", I said nervously. I flew off and did 20 laps before my spurt of energy dissapeared but they weren't hurting at least. I kept going , hoping Sky Dream wouldn't come out. I groaned and realized that I've made a mistake I should be at home with my friends who would've eventually gotten over my failure and accepted it instead of messing up my wing.