Pony of the Theater

by Arondight2016

Notes

After the incident dissipated, the opera was preparing for their next couple of days working on the upcoming play. Both Night Gale and Maris Sole have been working on a play for the company for that same couple of days, however, each time they see each other, something bad happens. Whether it was a spill on Adele's dress or a drop of the curtain during practice, someone thought that it was a bad omen for the Phantom Ghost. One day, as Night Gale walked towards the rooftop as usual, she noticed a different pony standing there.

"So this is where you have been coming towards, Miss Gale." announced Shine.

"Monsieur Shine." surprised Gale, "What brings you here?"

"Not to worry, I know you have been having constant visits here. No soul will be told of this place."

"Constant visits, sir?"

"You don't believe that I would not notice you talking to Maris Sole alone here, do I?"

"Monsieur Maris? How do you-"

"What I will tell you is that he can never perform on stage."

"Why not, Monsieur?"

"Have you realize the mark behind the mask?"

"N-No sir."

"He has been cursed with that mark ever since he came to this theater and no other pony have seen its monstrosity. If you were to bring him on stage with that mark, he'll end up scarring the fillies and colts for life."

"But...he dreams of being on stage, sir. Please give him that chance."

"Absolutely not. No matter what script he has written, I will not allow him to set one hoof on that platform for as long as I live. Now, in regards of your visits, you are to never see him again."

"But sir-"

"Do as I say!"

Gale didn't know what to do. She has never been told by another pony that she couldn't talk to any pony else because of their appearance alone. However, while she thought of this matter, she then recalled him mentioning about him setting hoof if it was regarding of his scar behind the mask.

"I will, on one condition."

"Condition?"

"If you allow him to show you the progress of the script he has created and allow him to play as the main character of the show, I will never talk to him as long as I am here."

Monsieur Star thought of it for a moment. Though he did mentioned of never allowing Maris Sole to never set hoof on the stage, something was telling him that he wrote a script that will allow him to access the stage completely. If he did get that chance, they will see his monstrous figurine. However, since Maris' disappearance to the world, he could make a way to get rid of the murderer for good.

"Very well," he agreed. "When I see it and approve the matter, you'll never see him then."

"I understand."

"You can go now."

While Gale started to leave the rooftops, Star noticed a familiar presence drawing near.

"You can come out now, Maris."

"Master?"

"I thought I told you to not see this mare?"

"I was, sir, but-"

"But nothing. You disobeyed me! And now, she believes that you want to perform on stage."

"But I do, sir."

"Silence!"

As he stomped his hoof to the ground, Maris silenced his muzzle for a moment as his master calmed down for a moment.

"What have I taught you for the past several years?"

"That any pony who sees me will never love me for who I am?"

"Exactly. If ponies saw you now as the beast, no pony will get the chance to see the shows here at the theater."

"Even if the show is about praising this beast?"

"I will have none of it. If any pony knew of your secret, then all ponykind will treat you as a beast than any other pony ever. I want what's best for you, child. You should know that."

"I know, Master."

"Then, return to your chambers and continue writing. When completed, then we shall prepare it for the upcoming program."

As Monsieur Star left the roof, Maris sighed deeply. No matter how hard he tried, no pony would accept him as he is. Weeks passed and the practices for the new performance was off towards the sky. However, one day, as Night Gale and Angel were getting dresses for the practice run, a scream hollered throughout the dressing room.

"I QUIT!!!" screamed the actress as she stormed off with her bags.

"But, madam," Melody assured, "you can't just quit as of yet. We have a performance to work on."

"NO! I WILL HAVE NONE OF THAT! NOT UNTIL SHE APOLOGIES ABOUT THIS DRASTIC NOTE!"

Confused of this accusation, Night Gale started to read what the note stated. It wrote:

'Madam,
I brought you a fair warning regarding of this new information. Ms. Gale shall sing lead for the upcoming program next week as you play the silent pony. If you then decide of taking her place, you'll receive a certain consequence that you will least expect.
The owner,
TG'

With such rage, Adele stormed towards the exit while Melody tries to reason with her. Night Gale, who had just been shocked at this news, stood there unsure of this matter. She knew it wouldn't be Monsieur Star who would write this, since he appreciates Adele's magic. Could this note have come from Maris?

"WHO DID THIS?!" another pony roared.

The roar snapped her out of it for a moment as Gale glanced towards the second performer, Grand Pier. His suit was changed entirely from a different color than requested.

"DID YOU DO THIS MADAM?!"

"N-no sir." she muttered. "I didn't touch your clothing..."
"AND THIS?!"

She then noticed another note hidden in his suit. As she pulled it out, it read:

'Monsieur,
You shall be played at this upcoming performance as a server. Though blue is not entirely the color the play is looking for, I had the opportunity to change the color for you. If you decide to change it or wear a different suit, you shall not enjoy what is in store for you.
The owner,
TG'

"AND NOW MY OUTFIT IS RUINED!!"

As he wailed drastically, she seemed to be confused. Though it was true that blue was not entirely his color, it was Pier's favorite suit since his first day as an actor. With this matter, she wasn't sure of what was going on.

"This is getting freaky, right, Angel?"

"I don't know..."

"I mean, why does every pony believe that it was me who did this?"

Before an answer was given, she heard her name called from the office.

"Night Gale, I need to talk to you."

Scared of what may happen, Night Gale started to walk slowly towards the office for the upcoming news she may never expect to hear.

Comments

[Starlight Nova]

If the main OCs in this story were voiced, what would they sound like?

[Arondight2016]

Night Gale would be a young singer voice similar to Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables), but would be faintly sick due to medical issue.

Maris Sole would have a mixture of Jamie Dornan formal speaking from Fifty Shades of Grey (not the kinky type) and some Quasimodo's kindness/protective type from Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Adele would be the one that is not use to having other ponies messing her, so... snobby type of voice.

Melody would be one with a kind type of voice, kind of like Applejack, minus the Southern accent. She wants to ensure other ponies to have the type of respect just like her deceased sister, Harmony.

Stage, a background pony, would have one similar to Canter Zoom from EQG's Movie Magic. Perfection and wanting things to be on schedule.

The newest pony, Grand Pier, would have a voice similar to Rarity, but male and more dramatic than ever.

I'm sure there will be other characters available, but as of now, those are the only characters current in this story.