//------------------------------// // Chapter 12 - Magic Showdown (Part 1) // Story: Minecraft Beginnings // by The EnderPony Master //------------------------------// It has been a few of days since Mirror Coat's discovery and Shadow's rage. Twilight was still a bit sad that Shadow moved out of library. She enjoyed his company. Applejack was a bit cautious at first, but when Mirror have been helping out at the farm and keeping Applebloom occupied, she was already starting to take a liking to the tiny Changeling. Well, she couldn't applebuck, but she is quite fast when gathering fallen apples. Fluttershy also grew liking Mirror when they feed the animals. Normally, Angel wouldn't like visitors coming to the cottage, but he seemed to let it pass for some reason. Pinkie Pie really wanted to throw a party for Mirror as a new member of Ponyville, but Shadow made it clear that until Mirror can get the hang of shiftshaping, she can't have one with the town. Yes, it was a bit a surprise to Shadow that her race can change forms at will. Was also interested Shadow was that she can only eat love. Well, not really just love, she can consume other emotions. It's just that love is the tastiest of all, but her group couldn't get much after some incident occurred that she barely knows about. Shadow though, was able to provide much love as he can give on a regular basis. Most of which involves snuggles to Mirror's joy. I'm getting off topic. My apologies. Anyway, Rarity did a good job on modeling the house for the strange duos. Once she was done planning it and had a copy done for Shadow, he soon went work on building it. It didn't took long for him to complete their new home. It was quite the site for the citizens of Ponyville. Even Diamond Tiara was jealous. Rainbow Dash was a bit of a pain in the neck the first 3 days to Shadow's disappointment. She would hide on top of a cloud and look down on Mirror with suspicion in her gaze, but it wasn't long before she finally excepted Mirror's presence. She even apologies for being stubborn as a mule. 'No offense' 'None taken' Anyway, right now, Shadow was helping Mirror practice her shapeshifting abilities in his bedroom. "Alright Mirror, we are going to go over this one more time. Are you ready?" Shadow asks as he levitates a couple pictures. "I'm ready." Mirror confirmed. Shadow then pulled up a picture of a pony dressed as a waitress. "Hello, I'm Side Server and I will be taking your order for you two. What would you like." Mirror focused until she was ignited in green flames and was now a unicorn filly with a white coat and candy-cane mane and tail. "I would like just a glass of water, please." Shadow nobs and levitates another picture. It's a picture of a pony dressed in as a store employee. "Hey there kid, I am Price Check, is there something I can help you with?" Mirror once again closed her eyes and was surround in green flames. She soon transformed into a pegasus filly with a light blue coat and white mane and tail. "No thank you." Shadow then pulled one last picture. It was a picture of one of Celestia's royal gaurds. "Excuse me little lady, I am Sword Lance and this area you are playing in is off limits." Mirror once again shifted and was now an earth pony filly with red coat and black mane and tail. "I'm sorry, miss guard ma'm." "It's alright little one. Now tell me where is your handsome and attractive father at?" What Shadow got in return was a pillow to the face and a laughing Changeling. "You're so silly, Shadow." Mirror giggled. "I know. I'm awesome like that." Shadow said as he cleaned up the mess of papers and pillows. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. "Hmm, who could that be? Wait here Mirror." Shadow then teleported to the front door that he can actually go through without ducking. He opened the door to reveal an earth pony with a brown coat and dark grey hair. "Ah~ Hello there good sir. You must be Sir Shadow. It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Filth Rich. May I come in?" He asks in a fancy accent. Shadow was a bit hesitant at first, but he let the brown pony into his home. They both settled down in the living room where a fire place remained unlit. "I have been hearing rumors that you have vanquished a powerful being." "King Sombra to be specific, Mr. Rich. Also yes, I have defeated him." "And congrats Sir Shadow. You are quite strong for a pony looking slender. "Uhh... thanks?" Shadow didn't know either it was a compliment or insult. "But I think I should get to the point. I'm here to offer you a job." "A job? What kind are we talking?" "I want to hire you as my new personal bodyguard. I have recently gotten a rise of prophets in my business and I suspected that my other rivals will be sending ponies to 'eliminate' the competition. A pony like yourself will be perfect for the job." Shadow seemed interested. "But I have community service I still have to complete." "Fear not, I will be sending a message to her majesty and inform her of your position. Also as an add bonus, I will be paying you 50 bits an hour for your services until the heat dies down. The choice is yours." Shadow thought for a moment. This could be a legit job that will pay well, and give him community hours. He had to agree, he would be perfect for the job. Like what idiot is going to fight an Enderman? The last opponents weren't so lucky. "Mr. Rich, you got yourself a deal." Shadow says as they both got up and shook hooves. "Bravo, lad. Now, I must be on my way. Have to pick up my daughter from school. You will start next week when my current guard retires." Rich says as he walks out the door. Shadow feels good about himself. He just gotten a job with ease. And one that will pay well. "Shadow, who was that?" Mirror asks as she come downstairs. "That was Filthy Rich, Mirror. He was just passing by to offer me a job." "Will you be gone?" "Yeah, sorry Mirror. I will be probably be gone for many hours when I will start my job." "But what about our sessions?" "Don't worry, I'm sure Twilight will help you practice. She is the best mage I've met." Shadow rubs the back of his head. "Well, the only mage I've met." Mirror giggled and softly flew onto Shadow's back. "Can we head over to Rarity's place? I was wondering if I could get myself a saddlebag." "A saddlebag? What for?" "For when I go to school silly." Mirror giggled. "School.... Oh! School! How can I forget?!" Shadow finally realized. Right when Shadow was about to head out the door, he realized again that something was missing. "Mirror, you need to choose a disguise that I will know is you. Because if ponies see me with different 'daughters' than they'll get suspicious. "Oh yeah! I almost forgot." With one swift of her horn, she instantly transformed into a unicorn filly with light a purple coat, and dark purple mane and tail with white hue. Her mane was also in a ponytail. Ironic, isn't it. "Alright then, what will your fake name be?" "Actually... I was wondering if you can name me." Mirror blushed. Shadow was taken back by this request. He never really thought of naming a filly of his own. Well, guess the time has come. "I say that your name will be..." Shadow paused to think. "Your name will be Violet Rose." Mirror, er... Violet hugged the back of Shadow's neck. "I love it." Seeing Mirror's smile made Shadow's heart melt. She was so cute. "Alright then, this is your Enderpony speaking. Enjoy the ride and we'll head over to Rarity's boutique in no time." Shadow said in a funny accent. Mirror laughed as the duos head out the door and off to the Ponyville.