I had decided to run some errands two hours before the concert started. I first went to go pick up my new saddle bag. It was hoof crafted by one of the best craftsponies on the Solar Republic. “All finished! That will be fifty bits.” he called.
Oh wow!? “Only fifty? I thought it would be at least one hundred,” I Thought out loud. “Of course not I would never make somepony pay one hundred bits for a custom made, one of a kind saddle if they were doing a concert right here in Ponyville.”
“Wow! Thanks!” I told the sales pony.
I walked away feeling very satisfied that nopony has figured out that I am a lunar pony. I checked the list with one more thing left to do. I went over Vinyl’s place real quick and asked her if she knew about a pony named Octavia.
“Yeah, I’ve heard of her matter of fact we live together”, said the D.J.
“Neat. You should join in too!” I had replied.
Suddenly I heard a rustling in the bushes. I could feel some sort of energy coming from the bush. Then I could hear somepony telepathically talking to me. *Italics is the voice. Bold Is me*
Starsong where are you?! You’ve been gone for days!
Days?
Yes, days! I have missed you so much. You’re worrying everypony!
Everypony or just you?
There was a long pause between us.
Meadowlark is that you?
How did you guess?
Who else do I know that does this?
Ummmmm, Stardust?
She doesn’t even know telepathy!
Look Starsong, Luna is looking for you. If she gets her hooves on you…..
She will put me in prison for 5 moons…..
The exact reason why you should come back. I can’t stand you being gone for this long.
Oh Meadowlark, I have missed you so much but I have a concert to put on tonight. Everypony in Ponyville is looking forward to it.
Starsong! You have made contact with the solar republic ponies?!
I know I have to get back as soon as I can but I still need to do the concert! I can’t let them down.
*sigh* Come back soon please. I don’t want you to leave me. I’ll hold them off from looking around the borders. Don’t let me down! I’ll see you soon.
Bye Meadowlark…… See you tonight.
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A pony in black jumped up out of the bush and galloped towards the borders. I could tell it was Meadowlark. His cream colored pelt from under the cloak His green eyes, and jet black mane and tail, as well as His horn and wings. He could be an athlete if he wanted to. As he was getting closer to the borders he teleported to the other side without the guard noticing or having any suspicion. He look back at me and smiled and telepathically told me:
See you tonight Starsong.
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I was as happy as ever to hear that Meadowlark will come to my concert. Vinyl looked creeped out about the strange colt that jumped up and out of the bush.
“Well, that was unusual.” she said.
“At least it wasn’t the Vashnerada.” I replied with a smile.
“The Vashna what?” she asked.
“You know that creature that attacked from the Lunar Republic?”
“Ya…..”
“And how it was called a living shadow?”
Vinyl stared at me blankly for a while. Then her pupils got smaller.
“Wait, how did you know it was from the lunar republic?”
Oh no! Vinyl has suspicions!
“I um, I saw it coming from the forest. The Everfree forest.”
She glared at me for a long time. She smiled and said
“I believe you.”
I turned and galloped away. Oh no! What have I done? When I turned into the alley way I saw BlueBass. I will tell you this, he is not the type of stallion you want to find in a dark alley. His eyes were green like changeling eyes.
“I know where you came from,” he said.
Not you, that can’t be right….. Your my friend………
“How did you know?”
I looked into his eyes, they were a fluorescent green and they were glowing.
“Wait a sec! You’re not a pony!”
He smirked as his eyes narrowed as if looking deep into my soul.
“Good job, now tell me, what am I?” he said in a deep voice.
Tears welled up in my eyes. No no no no no!
“Your a changeling…….” I said softly.
“I’ve been feeding on your love for Checkmate You have such a strong love for him, Whole note, Meadowlark, and bits and pieces of me. You have a thing for storytellers don’t you?”
I looked down and started to cry. Why would he betray me like this?
I telepathically called Meadowlark: Meadowlark……….
What is it? You sound like you're in distress….
I...I…..please help me…….
Oh no! What happened? Where are you?
I’m on 2nd Westminster Av. in Ponyville hurry please……
“I see your calling in the artillery. Well, in that case I will inform Princess Celestia that a Lunar pony has crossed the borders,” he said getting ready to signal the guards over to the alleyway.
“Noooooooo!” I shouted. Suddenly out of no where Meadowlark tackled him while Checkmate helped me up.
Meadowlark was beating Bluebass up like he was going to murder him. But then all of a sudden Bluebass changed back into a changeling. Bluebass was stuck in a headlock.
“You better think fast if you want to live bub.” Meadowlark said in a deep voice that I was getting the chills from hearing it.
Checkmate turned and said
“You mess with her and you mess with us.”
Bluebass chuckled then coughed, a big grin appeared on his face.
“All right, all right. I’m not going to murder her.”
Meadowlark let go of him. Bluebass turned back into pony form. He grinned and flew up.
“You pathetic Lunar ponies are so gullible!” Bluebass said in a low tone.
He smiled at looked at me “See ya tonight Starsong!”
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I looked over at Checkmate then back at Meadowlark. Checkmate looked over at me with concerned eyes. He looked like he was going to say something but nothing came out. He looked at Meadowlark as if asking him for for something.
“Um……… I shall just leave you two for a while…….” Meadowlark had said.
Meadowlark had flown back into the town and was supposedly looking for the market.
I looked over at Checkmate, his smile was warm but firm. His eyes were like evergreens, his glasses almost blinding me in the sunlight. I moved my fore hoof where I was being blinded.
“Oh, heh, sorry about that, here,” he said as we walked into the shade.
“So what is it you want to talk to me about?” I asked confused.
He turned a bright red and tried to avoid eye contact. I could some what read his thoughts: why can’t I just say it? Why do I have to be so shy? Darn I should just tell her.
He looked over at me like he was at a loss of words. Then he spoke.
“Starsong, I am sure you have heard the stories from our friends that I like you. Well, it’s true…..” His face was as red as beets.
“Really truly?”
“Yep. Do you want to go out for lunch when we get back home?”
“I’d love too.”
Me and Checkmate had left happily into the market looking for meadowlark. I looked down at my watch and looked at the time. What happened to all the time?! My concert starts in fifteen minutes! I looked over at Checkmate and told him,
“My concert starts in fifteen minutes and I have to get down to the stage downtown. Would you go and find Meadowlark for me please?”
“I’m going with you. I’m sure Meadowlark can take care of himself and not blow our cover.”
We turned around and galloped downtown. Meadowlark shortly joined us as we galloped another block from where we were. I spread my wings and took off.
“Hay! I don’t exactly have wings you know!” Checkmate shouted.
“Just take three more lefts and a right.” I called back.
I dived down for my destination and made a smooth landing.
“Ugh, Starsong we have ten minutes until showtime! You have your song chosen out correct?” Vinyl asked.
“Yes,” I said still trying to catch my breath after I felt like I ran and flew a marathon. I looked around for Meadowlark and Checkmate. They flew around the corner and nearly hit the light post. They sat there gasping for air. I smiled and asked them, “How was your run?”
They did not look amused.
“Anyways which one of you is a good singer?”
They looked at each other and back at me.
“I was in choir in middle school and high school. I’m not quite sure about Checkmate though….” meadowlark said gasping for air. Checkmate looked at me pretty hard as if he was in the uncharted territory and he had no idea what to do.
Suddenly three ponies walked up to us.
“Do you think it is her?” the silver earth pony asked.
“She looks about right. I think she is.” The green pegasus replied.
“We are Silver quill, Greystar, and I am Toola roola.” The pink unicorn said.
“Ummmmmmm” I said looking at them.
“I heard you were looking for a singer. I’ve been in a third grade play before as well in all the choir classes in middle school and high school so far!” Silver quill said pridefully.
“Ummm. Thank you for your offer but I already have somepony else in mind.” I said.
“It seems that such things were predicted to be said……” Greystar said looking at Silver Quill.
“We wish you good luck on your performance! We will be holding a party in your honor after the concert. We would love for you to come as well as your acompanices.”
Toola Roola said smiling.
“We will gladly come!” Meadowlark smiled. They waved and said good bye as they made their way to their seats. We looked back over at Checkmate.
“I um don’t really sing……” Checkmate said sadly. Meadowlark and I stared at him like he had never seen the horn on his face before.
“Well Meadowlark, search for the song called Fall into the Clouds and then listen to the colts line.” We and five minutes left to prepare so I was getting my mic ready and Meadowlark was practicing his lines.
“Two minutes ‘till show time! You two just about ready?” Octavia called.
“Yes, we are.” Meadowlark replied. I made sure his mic was ready and we made our way to the stage.
“Ladies and Gentlecolts, may I present to you….. Starsong and Meadowlark sing Fall into the clouds!” Vinyl yield. Ponyville screamed and shouted for us. (Bold is me singing and italics is Meadowlark singing).
See the horizon, the dawn is new
It was never our last adieu
Living faithful to a lover's eye
Insensible to when the moon will rise
Alas you shan't be ashamed
Their cynic parley is just the way they cry
The city we built turns to flame
Just close your eyes and fall to the sky
Where will we fly to?
Is this the honest truth?
Should I believe that it's a
World where I can't love you?
Why do we live at all?
Destined a fatal flaw
Is this some curtain call
Or from the river will we draw~~~?
Well we know where the story ends
The hero declines and then he ascends
Never to see his love again
To tell the tale of what he learned then
"With feathers like yours, the sky is no limit"
From the gaze, his eyes slowly drifted
"Fly, girl, don't you wait here anymore"
And without a word, the mare left him once more
Where will we fly to?
Is this the honest truth?
Should I believe that it's a
World where I can't love you?
Why do we live at all?
Destined a fatal flaw
Is this some curtain call
Or from the river will we draw?
The crowd screamed and shouted our names and cheered as well. I have to admit that was the most fun I have had here in the Solar Republic ever!
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“Princess Luna there's no sign of Princess Starsong any were. What are your orders?” Luna looked off into her night sky.
“Have you looked everywhere to the border to the great ocean?” Luna asked.
“Yes your highness.” The guard replied. Luna sighed sadly.
“We shall attack the Solar Republic tomorrow morning. Prepare battle preparations for the attack.” Luna said sadly.
“Yes your highness.” The guard flew away and prepared for battle.