//------------------------------// // 3 The Nightmare of no Mark // Story: The Unknown Cutie Mark // by hyderpony //------------------------------// The sun was setting over Cloudsdale and everypony went indoors after a cold and wet day. There were some weather ponies heading to the weather factory for their usual night shift. It was going to rain all night and it would also be so very cold. Meanwhile, It was so cold in Gallop's bedroom that Gallop was laying under the warm covers. She was so very excited about the trip to Ponyville. Her mission was drawing closer! The moon started to rise over Cloudsdale, but it was so cloudy and hard to see that she was thinking what was going to happen tomorrow. She thought to herself: Will things turn out okay? Would the CMC's like her and help her on her quest?” It was a tall order though, as a cutie mark is a very big thing to a pony. Because it defined who they are and it also fulfilled their destiny. For most ponies it would be so easy to get their cutie mark! Well it looked easy. Each pony has their own story on how they earned their cutie mark. Gallop wanted to tell it, but it had to happen first and fast! Gallop turned off the bed side light and then closed her eyes. The wind started to howl and Gallop suddenly opened her eyes. She was in Ponyville but it looked different some how. Far different from pictures she saw though out her life. It was very dark and cold. It felt wrong, very wrong! There were no pony in sight. She started to run, but couldn't. She looked around and there were the CMCs! She called out to them, but no answer. She called again and still no answer. Remembering that she couldn’t run, she started to fly. She had forgotten that she could. She went after the CMCs who started to run off. There was a loud bang. She then fell and fell and all of a sudden, everything went black. She opened her eyes and then the CMCs were slowly starting to come closer to her and started to talk: "You will not get your cutie mark, you are nothing! You don't think you're going your cutie mark do you?” The CMCs said in a mean and creepy kind of way. Uh oh! what's going on? This isn't like the Cutie Mark Crusaders at all! They're suppose to be nice little fillies not act like Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon! “Yes”. I do !” Gallop said slightly. “But we don't!!” said Apple Bloom with an evil like grin. “So don't even bother tryin'”. She continued. “What do you mean?” Gallop said with concern and then started to cry. “You will never get your cutie mark.” Said Sweetie Belle in the same way as Apple Bloom. Gallop looked around and shouted “Nooooooooooo” and just then, there was another bang but this time, there was a flash of light.... A purple Alicorn with a black piece of armour around her neck that had the shape of a crescent moon was standing in front of her. It was Princess Luna! “The Princess of the Night !!” Gallop looked up. “Princess Luna!” she shouted. “Is that you?” “Yes it is!, Well the time I checked anyway.” Luna said as a joke to which she quietly chuckled to afterwards and then covering her mouth. “What are you doing here?” Gallop asked. “It is one's duty to guard the night and also go into ponies nightmares and help them by becoming their guide to pleasant dreams .” I trust that you need my help, Gallop Crush? Luna asked. “Yes I do, Princess Luna”. said Gallop in relief. “I REALLY want my cutie mark now and I fear I may never get one”. “Hmmm. That reminds me of somepony I once helped”. Luna told Gallop. “It is?!” Gallop said in surprise. “Whose that?” She then asked with wonder. “Apple Bloom”. Luna answered. “Apple Bloom?” But she has her cutie mark already.” Said Gallop. She was then puzzled after Princess Luna's answer. “Indeed. She has her very own cutie mark but she also went though the same problem you currently have. Explained Princess Luna. She too wanted to get her own cutie mark.” “How does that involve me?” Gallop interrupted. Princess Luna then gave Gallop an angry look on her face. “Sorry”. She said in a scared tone of voice. “She as well learnt the magic of patience and that things take time. She also asked the very same questions as you did.” Luna continued. Gallop was feeling much happier and comfortable that the Princess of the Night was there to help and guide her when she really needed it. After all, it is her duty. “Gallop you will find your cutie mark and I know the Cutie Mark Crusaders will be able to help you as well.” Said Princess Luna. “You really think so?” Gallop said with nerves. “I do. I have said this before Gallop and I am more than happy to share this message again”. Princess Luna said with pride. “Everypony has fears. Everypony must face them in their own way. But they must be faced, or the nightmares will continue.” “Thank you so much, Princess Luna said Gallop. She looked up and Luna was nowhere to be found. “Luna? Luna?!” Gallop said as she looked at the moon and it then winked at her”. “Cock-a-Doodle-Do, come out of the dream. Gallop woke up with a start because now it's morning.