Intro
On to Nightshade.
You're thinking very hard about all the things you could do today, a few things occur to you and you're about to tell Fluttershy, when suddenly a huge gurgling roar comes from seemingly nowhere.
"Where are you? Come out and face me monster!" You spin around and take a fighting stance, ready to tackle anything heading your way and protect miss Fluttershy by all means nessa-
"Oh dear, sounds like someone's hungry." Fluttershy says sweetly. You look down and poke your stomach with a hoof, making it growl again. One of Fluttershy's bears sticks its head in through the window, looking around for its new friend. Fluttershy giggles and beckons you towards the kitchen. "Come on Nightshade, let's get you some breakfast."
...
Breakfast with Fluttershy was great, and you feel really full now. That bread she made from some foreign recipe filled you up so much that you almost didn't have any room left for the eggs and hay-bacon... almost. You can't remember what it was called, lam-bass? Lemmus? Lembas maybe?
Nightshade,what you have to do is very obvious:You have to eat breakfast,just a small snack,so around 16 toasts.
What should I do today?
As Nightshade thinks very hard about that question, a few things pop into mind and she's about to tell Fluttershy when suddenly a huge gurgling roar comes from seemingly nowhere.
"Where are you? Come out and face me monster!" Nightshade proclaims as she spins around in a combat stance, ready to Falcon Kick in the nards anything heading her way and to protect miss Fluttershy by all means nessa-
"Oh dear, sounds like somepony's hungry." Fluttershy says sweetly.
Nightshade looks down and pokes her stomach with a hoof, making it growl again causing one of Fluttershy's bears to stick its head in through the window, looking around for its new friend. Fluttershy giggles and beckons the filly towards the kitchen.
"Come on Nightshade, let's get you some breakfast."
Breakfast with Fluttershy is great! Deciding to show restraint, Nightshade only had a small breakfast (16 pairs of toast). That bread she made from some foreign recipe was so good that she almost didn't have any room left for the eggs and hay-bacon... almost.
Too bad I can't remember what this stuff is called, lam-bass? Lemmus? Lembas maybe?
While Nightshade is eating, Fluttershy suddenly says...
Suddenly, Fluttershy had a sudden talk about the "Hooded Offender". She knew!
"So Nightshade... I... found out something interesting about your Daddy yesterday."
"Oh, What?" Nightshade says in confusion as she swallows the haybacon.
"He kind let it slip that he's... the Hooded Offender."
"Huh? What did you say?"
"Oh, I said that he said he was the Hooded Offender"
Nightshade rubs her ears to see if they are still working before eating another toast and repeating,
"Sorry, still can't hear you."
"Hetoldmethathe'stheHoodedOffedner!" Fluttershy says quickly before hiding behind her mane.
Food falls out of Nightshade's mouth in shock,
"Wh... what!? But Daddy told me never to tell anypony that he's a awesome superhero. Why he tell you?"
"I um...actually found out for myself, but don't worry. Hoody's secret is safe with me."
"Okay! Thanks... I think."
Before Nightshade could say more, she looks out the window and sees,
Anyway, you're wondering what to do with the rest of your day when a chime in the distance catches your attention. Something about the time on the giant clock-house in town is making you worry.
"Miss Fluttershy, is that clock tower accurate?" you ask.
"Why yes, I believe it is." she checks her own clocks to be sure and nods again. "My clocks are always a bit slow."
"Are you tellin' me it's 8:25?!" you scream as realization suddenly it hits you. "Buck! I'm late for school!"
You grab you school bags and rush out the door, being considerate and closing it before rushing off towards town.
Knowing you'll need some speed, you grab the bottom of a broken food stand and hop aboard, gaining speed as you roll down the street on your impromptu transport.
It's then that you see Big Mac hauling a wagon of apples to the market, seeing as how its on the way, you grab on with your front hooves while keeping your back hooves on your board. Noticing his hitchhiker, Mac turns and sees you waving at him. He returns the gesture with a knowing smile and speeds off towards the school.
If Lady Luck has mercy for once, you won't be too late.
>> Erised the ink-moth As you ride Big Mac’s cart to the schoolhouse, you swear you hear what sounds like Princess Cadance singing, and you inexplicable start singing the exact same lyrics.
In Canterlot, Cadance is singing in the shower and is singing at the same time as Night Shade
Night Shade/Cadance: The power of love, is a curious thing, make one stallion weep, make another stallion sing…(and then the rest of the song)
The giant clock-house in town which causes her to ask,
"Miss Fluttershy, is that clock tower accurate?"
"Why yes, I believe it is." she checks her own clocks to be sure and nods again. "My clocks are always a bit slow."
"Oh my.... such language..." FLuttershy says, but Nightshade grabs her school bags and rushes out the door (being considerate and closing it with a "Bye Miss Fluttershy" before rushing off towards town). As she rushes out the door, Fluttershy calls after her,
"OH! Please remember to tell Hoody when you visit him later that the Horde meeting is in 2 days!"
Needing some speed, Nightshade grabs the bottom of a broken food stand and hops aboard, gaining speed as she rolls down the street on her impromptu transport, yelling,
"MOVE b****! GET OUT THE WAY!!!"
She then sees Big Mac hauling a wagon of apples to the market, seeing as how it's on the way and her own board is losing momentum, Nightshade grabs on with her front hooves while keeping her back hooves on her board. Noticing his hitchhiker, Mac turns and sees Nightshade waving at him. He returns the gesture with a knowing smile and speeds off towards the school.
If Lady Luck has mercy for once, I won't be too late. Nightshade thinks.
As she rides Big Mac’s cart to the schoolhouse, she swears she hear what sounds like a female singing and so she inexplicable starts singing the exact same lyrics.
MEANWHILE IN CANTERLOT
Cadance is singing in the shower and is singing at the same time as Nightshade.
BACK IN PONYVILLE
Suddenly, Big Red pulls up to the school and Nightshade gives him a friendly wave of thanks as she heads into the school... and by that we mean she gets launched from the back of the cart from the sudden stop and barrels though a window...
MEANWHILE IN CANTERLOT
Cadance stops singing with a shiver
"Why'd you stop Cadance?" Shining asks as he walks in the bathroom.
"I'm not sure... the was a sound like shattering glass, and then everything just went quiet. It's as if the bond between myself and the other singer has been broken." Cadance replies,
Shining blinks blankly before he shakes off his confusion and says,
"Huh. Kind of like that time you did a duet with the changeling queen at our wedding and nopony bothered to notice. But speaking of bonds, you want to help me make one right now?"
"Oh..." Cadance replies suggestively.
"Yeah, I was wondering if you could come to my 'Oubliettes and Ogres' session in two weeks as your character." Shining replies
"You're such a dork..." Cadance comments with a roll of her eyes before her expression changes and she continues, "And that's why I love you. Now come in here. I think I might have missed a spot..."
BACK IN PONYVILLE
*CRASH*
"BUCK!"
As Nightshade holds her head in pain, she looks up to see... a very angry looking Cheerlie. As she wonders why she's mad at her, she suddenly remembers...
At school you remember the newest big rule, Watching your Filthy Bucking Mouth…at least when the teacher is near.
Oh Buck! I have to watch what I say with my Bucking Mouth....in front of the teacher at least
Nightshade gives Cheerlie a quick sorry, but Cheerlie just shajes her head in disappointment and walks to her desk. Nightshade then notices everyling staring at her, so she just sheepishly walks to her desk as class starts. She looks on the broad to see what their learning today and today's lesson is...the history of the Princesses!
School is kind of interesting, Since Princess Luna is all the talk around the school (seriously Pip won’t shut up about her) Cheerilee is giving a history lesson on what she was able to find on the accomplishments of the two sisters.
One legend about them really catches your attention. The disappearance of the Crystal Kingdom, how Luna and Celestia failed to save it from an evil dictator who claimed he would return one day.
N: Huh…ominous…
Because Princess Luna is all the talk around the school (seriously, Pip won’t shut up about her and although Nightshade feels she should take it as a compliment, she still has come thisclose to Falcon Kicking the colt) Cheerilee is giving a history lesson on what she was able to find on the accomplishments of the two sisters.
One legend about them really catches Nightshade's attention: The disappearance of the Crystal Empire. Specifically the part about how an evil dictator claimed he would return one day. This causes an ominous chill to crawl down Nightshade's spine causing her to mutter,
"Why do I get the feeling that me and Daddy are gonna end up there..."
"Is there something you would like to share with the class Nightshade?"
Miss Cheerilee asks causing Nightshade to blurt out in alarm,
"NO MA'AM!"
After a few more lessons about the princess (one of them about how they defeated Discord with the Elements if Harmony which caused Nightshade to shiver in dread of the mention of those Elements for some reason). The bell signals for one of Nightshade's favorite part of school... Lunch! But before she can get to it, Cherilee says...
Before everyone is let out for lunch, Cherilee walks up and asks to speak with you alone
You tell your friends you’ll catch up.
N: Umm…did I do something wrong?
C: No no, nothing like that…it’s just that I wanted to get some clarification from you
N: About what?
C: Well, Twilight Sparkle came to see me yesterday and let me know that she’ll be Teaching you in some manner…but she didn’t explain further and you’re still here.
N: Oh yeah, Princess Luna said I was really powerful and that Twilight would teach me how to control my powers so that I don’t accidentally try and kill daddy again…(your eyes widen) you didn’t hear that last part…
C: Oh, MAGICAL teaching…ok I was worried there for a second, I thought the local librarian was trying to snatch up one of my students to try and show me up…heh heh…well alright then, off you go.
At school, everypony was asking how Nightshade's father was doing, most particularly curious was Cheerilee's.
"Nightshade, could you come here?"
Nightshade gulps before telling her friends,
"I'll catch up with you later."
The CMC give her various "Good luck Nightshade"s before Nightshade nervously comes over to Miss Cherilee.
"Umm…did I do something wrong?"
" No no, nothing like that… it’s just that I wanted to get some clarification from you."
"About what?"
"Well, Twilight Sparkle came to see me yesterday and let me know that she’ll be Teaching you in some manner… but she didn't explain further and you’re still here."
"Oh yeah, Princess Luna said I was really powerful and that Twilight would teach me how to control my powers so that I don’t accidentally squash daddy again-" Nightshade's eyes widen as she realizes what she just said and quickly adds, "You didn’t hear that last part!"
"Oh, MAGICAL teaching…" Cherilee says, oblivious to Nightshade's last comment "Okay, I was worried there for a second, I thought the local librarian was trying to snatch up one of my students to try and show me up… heh heh… well alright then, off you go."
Nightshade begins to walk off when Cherilee adds,
"Oh Nightshade."
"Yes Miss Cherilee?"
"Uh... how is your father."
"He's doing better, thanks for asking."
"Oh... well that's good... *coughs awkwardly* Kinda..."
"Well... I'm gonna go eat now..."
"Oh well... you go do that then..."
ONE SANDWICH LATER
You sit with the CMC outside and eat your lunches…or rather you just stare hungrily at Scootaloos Peanut Butter and Bannana sandwich.
Scootaloo: For the last time no, you can’t have a bite! You already ate yours!
N: COME ON! Fluttershy only packed me one Dandelion sandwich. ONE SANDWICH! What’s her game? Is she trying to starve me?
Sweetie: Well she doesn’t really eat as much as others, maybe she thought it was enough
AB: Yeah Shade, not everypony eats as much as you, she probably didn’t even think about.
N: Sigh…I guess so…but still sooooo hungry…
Scootaloo: How do you eat so much and stay so thin? Seriously, the only other pony who eats more than you is Pinkie Pie…are you two related at all?
N: I don’t think so…I’m pretty sure daddy isn’t…
Sweetie: Well what about your mom?
N: I…don’t really know much about her…Daddy just keeps saying she lives in his mind
Applebloom puts her hoof on your shoulder and gives you a knowing look
AB: I know how you feel sister, here (hands you an apple slice which you immediately devour)
N: Thanks (smile at her)
AB: No problem, but who knows, maybe you’re related to someone right here in Ponyville and you don’t even know it
Sweetie: Oh come on, what are the chances of that?
You don’t know why, but you feel as if Irony has been dropped like a ten ton weight
"For the last time no, you can’t have a bite! You already ate yours!" Scootaloo says,
"COME ON! Fluttershy only packed me one Dandelion sandwich. ONE SANDWICH! What’s her game? Is she trying to starve me?!" Nightshade protest/whines.
"Well she doesn't really eat as much as others, maybe she thought it was enough." Sweetie says.
"Yeah Shade, not everypony eats as much as you, she probably ain't even think about." Apple Bloom adds.
Nightshade sighs in disappointment and says,
"I guess so…but still sooooo hungry…"
"How do you eat so much and stay so thin? Seriously, the only other pony who eats more than you is Pinkie Pie… are you two related at all?" Scootaloo asks.
"I don’t think so… I’m pretty sure daddy isn't…"
"Well what about your mom?" Sweetie asks.
"I… don’t really know much about her… Daddy just keeps saying she lives in his mind."
Applebloom puts her hoof on Nightshade's shoulder sympathetically and gives her a knowing look,
"I know how you feel sister, here"
Applebloom hoofs Nightshade an apple slice which she immediately devours,
"Thanks!" Nightshade says with a smile.
"No problem, but who knows, maybe y'all related to someone right here in Ponyville and you don’t even know it." Applebloom suggests.
"Oh come on, what are the chances of that?" Sweetie asks.
She doesn't know why, but Nightshade suddenly feels as if Irony has been dropped like a ten ton weight as suddenly, all Apple family members in the area all sneeze and get a feeling of dread for no explain reason. After saying that, Scootaloo tries to lighten the mood as she says...
Scootaloo decides to break the tension.
Scootaloo: So, how is your dad doing? I hear he’s sharing a room with Rainbow Dash! Is she OK too?
N: Yeah they’re both fine, Daddy will be out in no time, I guarantee it. He heals quickly, and the Filly fool…I mean Rainbow Dash looked alright, she was actually upset she had to stay.
Scootaloo: Well that’s good then. Still, it’s awesome that he actually Saved Rainbow Dash! I mean you gotta be really cool to save the most awesome pony ever!
Sweetie: sigh here we go again…
Scootaloo: I mean, Rainbow Dash is cool and awesome, but then here comes your Dad out of nowhere, beating up Hydras and Princess Luna, and he saves her life to boot!
AB: Ugh…it was bad enough when Pip wouldn’t shut up about Luna!
Scootaloo: Heh, Night Shade don’t think this is creepy or anything, but I’m pretty sure your Dad is now my third most favorite pony ever, Behind Dash and the Hooded Offender obviously
You think that technically that makes your Dad both Second and third, but you promised you wouldn’t tell about him being the Offender.
N: Umm…thanks I guess? He’s my number one favorite I know that.
Deciding to move on to another subject, Applebloom chimes in.
AB: So, are you gonna be staying with us tonight?
N: Yeah, it’s Tuesday, so I’ll be out in the shed I guess
AB: Buck that, you’re gonna be staying in my room, It’ll be like a sleep over! We can tell ghost stories and do our hair and make smores and other fun stuff!
N: Hey yeah, that sounds like fun, are you guys gonna be there?
Sweetie: On a school night? Fat chance, Rarity might allow that kind of stuff, but Mom and Dad wouldn’t.
Scootaloo: Yeah, I wouldn’t be able to go either
AB: Don’t worry gals, we can have an actual group sleep over this weekend
Sweetie: OK Then
Scootaloo: We really haven't had one since the whole Cocatrice thing, so yeah count me in.
N: Sounds like a plan
CMC: CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS WEEKEND PLANNERS YAY!!!
Pip: What was that?! Were you talking about Luna?
AB: No Pip, go away!
Pip: Alright Then!
"So, how is your dad doing? I hear he’s sharing a room with Rainbow Dash! Is she OK too?"
"Yeah they’re both fine, Daddy will be out in no time, I guarantee it. He's had worse and heals quickly. And the Fillyfool- I mean Rainbow Dash looked alright, she was actually upset she had to stay."
"Well that’s good then. Still, it’s awesome that he actually Saved Rainbow Dash! I mean you gotta be really cool to save the most awesome pony ever!"
"Here we go again…" Sweetie mutters in annoyance.
"I mean, Rainbow Dash is cool and awesome, but then here comes your Dad out of nowhere, beating up Hydras and Princess Luna, and he saves her life to boot!"
"Ugh…it was bad enough when Pip wouldn't shut up about Luna!" Applebloom moans.
"Heh, Nightshade don’t think this is creepy or anything, but I’m pretty sure your Dad is now my third most favorite pony ever, Behind Dash and the Hooded Offender obviously."
Well Daddy would be second AND third, but I promised Daddy I wouldn't tell anypony. Nightshade thinks.
"Umm… thanks I guess? He’s my number one favorite I know that." Nightshade says.
"So, are you gonna be staying with us tonight?" Applebloom chimes in.
"Yeah, it’s Tuesday, so I’ll be out in the shed I guess..."
"Buck that, you’re gonna be staying in my room! It’ll be like a sleep over! We can tell ghost stories and and make s'mores and other fun stuff!" Applebloom says.
"Hay yeah, that sounds like fun, are you guys gonna be there?"
"On a school night? Fat chance, Rarity might allow that kind of stuff, but Mom and Dad wouldn’t." Sweetie comments.
"Yeah, I wouldn’t be able to go either." Scootaloo adds.
"Don’t worry gals, y'all can have an actual group sleep over this weekend." Applebloom says.
"Okay Then" Sweetie says.
"We really haven't had one since the whole Cockatrice thing, so yeah count me in." Scootaloo adds.
"Sounds like a plan." Nightshade comments.
"CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS WEEKEND PLANNERS YAY!!!"
"What was that?! Were you talking about Luna?"
"No Pip, go away!" The CMC all say at once.
"Alright Then!" Pip says before walking off.
"I swear to Luna, if Pip doesn't shut up soon, I'm putting a ghost pepper in his sandwich..." Nightshade mutters.
Hoping to stop Nightshade from possibly injuring Pip (even though she wouldn't mind it that much because the colt just won't shut up), Applebloom asks
"Gee girls, what should we do today after Nightshade's magic practice?"
Seeing a opportunity to reference on of the greatest animated serials she's ever seen, Nightshade says with a evil voice,
"The same thing we do every night, Applebloom - try to take over the world!"
The CMC just stare at Nightshade before Sweetie says,
"But Nightshade, we've never tried to take over the world before."
Nightshade blushes in embarrassment as she mumbles,
"It was just a reference."
The end of Lunch bell rings, and as Nightshade walks back into the school she runs into Button Mash playing the newest video game...
Chat with Button Mash about video games.
"Whoa! Is that Ponymon: Omega Ruby! You're so lucky dude!" Nightshade says.
"Nah, my mom was just nice enough to get it for me when it came out last week." Button Mash chuckles,
"Still, I wish I had that... or a game system in general..."
Button Mash gasps in horror,
"You don't have a game system?!"
"Sucks right? I mean the only game back in Appleloosa would be a rundown pinball machine."
"Unacceptable! You have got to come over sometime! Your dad too if he's as big as a gamer as you've told me. I got the new Brawl All-Stars and it is just Awesome!"
"Ahem..." Cherilee clears her throat causing Nightshade and Button to snap out of it and rush back into their seats.
To everypony's amusement, and Cheerilee's displeasure, Nightshade made many video game references and the occasional movie one-liner. Finally, school was over, and Nightshade was free to do what she pleases.
For the rest of the class day, Nightshade makes several references such as,
(When Nightshade hits Diamond with a spit ball and everypony is looking at her) *makes gestures and laughs like the Dog from Quail Hunt*
(When Diamond is whining, she whispers to Scootaloo) "She may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that fool you. She really is an idiot."
(When Cherilee is taking head count for the afternoon to make sure everypony is here) "It's-a me, Nightshade!"
Finally the final bell rings. With a quick goodbye to the CMC and Button Mash, Nightshade heads towards the library (she got a map earlier today, so she knows where it is). On her way there she runs into...
Maybe have Nightshade run into Applejack on the way to visit her dad. Who all the sudden wants to spend some time with her, and get to know her for some reason. Though Nightshade wouldn't know why. Applejack basically want to spend time with her, and get to know her more. The reason why though Nightshade wouldn't know it is because Applejack plans to hopefully start a relationship her father, and if things go well marry him. Which would make Nightshade Applejack's stepdaughter.
Applejack: I just want to get to know you more.
Nightshade: why?
Applejack: Because you're practically a member of the Apple family. Besides if all goes well hun you will be joining the family someday. Applejack mumbles the last part.
Nightshade: Um what was that last part i didn't hear you?
Applejack stamers: Um nothing. Say how about we get you something to eat, and you can tell me more about yourself sugercube.
Applejack.
"Howdy Nightshade."
"Oh, Hi Applejack."
"Say Sugarcube, I've been wondering. Do ya wanna spend the day with me?"
"Why...?" Nightshade says as she gives the cowpony a confused look.
"I just want ta get ta know you more."
"Why?"
"Because you're practically a member of the Apple family."
And if all goes well with your father, your gonna be mah step daughter. So better to be on good conditions now rather than later... Applejack mentally adds before saying,
"Say, how bout we get y'all something ta eat and you can tell me more about yourself, sugercube?"
"I would love to spend some time with you Applejack (and some of your bits on free food), but I need to get to Twilight's for my magic training now."
Applejack looks disappointed before she says,
"Oh... okay. I'll see you at the farm later right?"
"Of course Applejack."
"Good! See ya then daugh-I mean Nightshade..."
And with that Nightshade leaves Applejack and continues her path to the library. However as she walks by a random house painted half red and half blue, she hears...
Please put in a 'what was noise' somewhere
for instance a bomb or something goes of: "what was noise?'
'Sound of a really loud party my friend.' I would love that (because im a tf2 fanatic)
An explosion from that house.
"What was noise?" Nightshade asks as she looks around.
She then hears a bunch of voices from inside the house screaming. One said something about 'Spy sapping my Sentry' and she heard this really loud one screaming
"I AM BULLET PROOF!"
Deciding to ignore the weirdness, Nightshade continues to the library.
A FEW MINUTES LATER
Nightshade finally gets to the library and when she does she...
When you get to the library, Spike opens the door and is holding a tub of ice cream
Spike: Hi Night Shade…please don’t kick me in the nards (holds Ice Cream over himself)
N: (giggle) don’t worry Spike I won’t
Spike: Oh thank Luna…so what do you need?
N: I came to see Twilight, I’m hoping we can start our magic classes
Spike: Ohhh…About that…now’s not a good time
N: Huh? Why?
Spike: Well…just look
You go inside and see papers and books everywhere with hand drawings, and a black board with words
“WHAT HAPPENS NEXT TUESDAY MORNING?” written over and over again on it. Twilight seems to be furiously writing onto a checklist
Twilight: Spike! I need another quil! If I’m going to get these Townsponies to fix every possible accident tomorrow, then I’m going to need to be prepared! The Future is counting on me!
You are very confused by what’s going on, so you just look to Spike and say the only thing you can at the moment
N: The Buck is This?
sees Spike holding a tub of ice cream.
"Hi Nightshade… please don’t kick me in the nards again." He says as he holds Ice Cream over himself like a shield.
"Don’t worry Spike I won’t." Nightshade giggles.
"Oh thank Celestia… so what do you need?"
"I came to see Twilight, I’m hoping we can start our magic classes."
"Ohhh… About that… Now’s not a good time..."
"Huh? Why?"
"Well… just look." Spike says as he steps aside allowing Nightshade to enter. She goes inside and sees papers and books everywhere with hand drawings, and a black board with the words: “WHAT HAPPENS NEXT TUESDAY MORNING?” written over and over again on it. Twilight seems to be furiously writing onto a checklist.
"Spike! I need another quill! If I’m going to get these Townsponies to fix every possible accident tomorrow, then I’m going to need to be prepared! The Future is counting on me!"
Nightshade is very confused by what’s going on, so she just looks to Spike and says the only thing she can at the moment,
"The Buck is This?"
Outro
What should Nightshade do?