Pony of the Theater

by Arondight2016

Rehearsals

As luck would have it, the theater in Manehattan became a huge success for many moons. Ponies all throughout Equestria came to see some of the shows created by this talented pony whom they never heard of before. Assistance from other ponies became helpful the show sky rocked towards the heavens. Sadly, Harmony passed away before their dream was reaching the climax of their success. While it became hard for Melody, she knew to keep their dream become a reality. However, while they reached to the peak of success, there were a few downfalls to her career. Some of which were mysterious incidents which happen inside the theater before performances, pranks which cannot be explained, and even mysterious notes by a mysterious name: "Theater Ghost". It made things worse for one morning practice:

"Darling," a female unicorn stated in monotone, "why can't you allow my heart to be with you? Your eyes are the magic in my soul, your smile is the sun that I would see, but with you leaving me, I cannot stand being alone in the darkness."

"Cut, cut!" called out the stallion.

They stopped for a moment and turned towards the director. It had been the fourth time this morning they had to work on the lines. The last actress left due to leaving towards Canterlot and hired Adele at the last minute. She was a bright maroon unicorn which lacked much emotion to her performance. While she received bad pranks of this "Ghost" pony, she had her patience was running thin like ice.

"What is it this time?" asked the impatient unicorn.

"You are not getting that part right, Adele." mentioned the director, "It says: Be emotional."

"Who cares about emotion? We're artists. We can provide our skill to the audience"

"That may be so, Adele," the voice called from the distant.

Every pony turned towards the entrance, seeing an older Melody which still contained the old marks from her youth. She then continued with her statement as she walked towards the aisle.

"But if you don't provide any emotion towards your role, the audience will not understand its emotion. Thus, the story will become pointless."

"Ms. Tune. I didn't know you would come." he stated with embarrassment.

"It's alright, Stage. I wouldn't mind seeing the progress you two have been doing. It's what my sister would want. Carry on."

Stage called out to the actors and informed to try again. Melody examined at the performance carefully, only to notice the actress do exactly the opposite of how Maris wrote. If he were here, Maris would be furious and may yell at her. However, ever since their success these past few years, she hasn't had the chance to see Maris at all. Just as she was thinking about him, her thoughts were suddenly interrupted for a moment.

"Mother!" the young mare called with such joy.

"Angel, my darling. It has been so long."

While they talked a bit of their moment, Stage the director, felt defeated when she spent time with her child. From what rumors were stated, she had Angel when her husband worked at the royal army. Sadly, her husband passed away, leaving a broken wife and child. However, rumors say her husband still lives, but not of this world. The reason of his embarrassment wasn't because of her presence, but for a different reason behind it.

"Who do you have with you?" Melody asked.

"My best friend, Night Gale." introduced her child.

"Pleasure to meet you, madam." greeted the Pegasus kindly.

"The pleasure is all mine, dear. Now, what brings you two here today?"

"You see," explained Angel, "since school's out, we want to help out with the theater for the summer just like you and Aunt Harmony did when you first started."

"It's very sweet of you, but I can't show you around right now. Tell you what? Once we finish with rehearsal, we'll take a tour all around the theater. I'm sure your friend would appreciate it."

"Ok!"

While the two sat down next to her, Gale observed the area clearly. She couldn't help but notice several ponies who worked as hard backstage than up in center stage. Everything looks like ponies working together in harmony. Suddenly, she then noticed a silhouette of some sort looking down from the catwalk. While she couldn't tell if it was a pony or a beast, somehow, it looked like nothing she has ever seen before in her life.

o.o.0.o.o.

"Cut!" shouted Stage.

"Again? What is wrong this time?"

"You are still not getting the emotions we request."

"Well, I cannot do this if you keep doing these things. I would like to talk with the script manager and see why I cannot do things my way!"

"And would you prefer," she inquired as she walked towards the stage, "to speak with the manager who is not only helping you pay your bills, manage to design your outfits and provide you a luxurious lifestyle simply because you want to do things your way?"

"Of course."

"Then let this be your last day of performing with us."

"What?! You wouldn't."

"I would. I am the owner of the theater, after all."

"You know what? If you are wanting me to not show off my masterpiece, then I'm not going to perform until my decision stands clear!"

While she stomped her hoof towards the ground, something started to fall from the catwalk above. Stage screamed for the two to move. When they did, the beacon missed them, allowing the floor to crack open from underneath.

"I never thought I would believe it in my own two eyes." Angel worried.

"Who?" Night Gale asked curiously.

"One of the most scariest ponies around. They say he hides in the shadow mysteriously, only to see the progress of the show he has created. However, rumors say when things are not going his way, he brings judgment towards them all. Ponies called him the Theater Ghost."

"He sounds pretty scary..."

"Don't worry. No pony's ever seen him personally."

"Why is that?"

"Well, no pony has seen the ghost alive."

As she tried her best to explain, they heard Adele fuming with such hatred.

"That's it!" she screamed, "I QUIT!"

With such hatred, she fled towards the doors of the Opera House and slammed the door behind her.

"Now what?" Stage asked, "We don't have a star for this production and the performance is tonight?!"

"Do not worry, Stage. We'll think of something."

Melody glanced at Night Gale and Angel as they stood in their place.

"Would it be alright if Gale can perform tonight? She has the most beautiful voice in all of Manehattan."

"I don't know."

"Come on, momma. Please let her show you what she could do??"

"Alright, alright. Let's see what you can do."

o.o.0.o.o.

A few minutes passed, her performance was so well over the top the two were simply speechless to speak.

"Bravo! Bravo!" Angel clapped

"That took my breath away!" Stage agreed.

"My dear, will you be willing to perform for tonight? It would mean so much to all of us."

"Well..." Gale said nervously.

"Please, Night, please~" begged Angel.

Gale glanced at her friend's kind eyes, knowing it would mean so much to her as well. Pressured for the moment, she finally said yes.

o.o.0.o.o.

Minutes before the performance began that night, Melody was finishing the girls a tour around the theater. The girls couldn't believe their eyes for the amount of work they had for the past couple of moons.

"Now, while I am Angel's mother, I am also the owner. So please, I won't cause any problems if you have questions or favors." Melody instructed. "However, if you want to work here, you simply need to follow the rules I'm giving you. One, do not talk to ponies who are not associate with the theater. Two, do not wander around the theater at night. It is dangerous if you don't know your way around. And finally, do not speak to any pony alone, especially Monsieur Bass."

"Why him, momma?" asked Angel curiously.

"He may seem powerful to other ponies, but he is not someone to mess with. Not even I or your Aunt Harmony would approve of it."