Pony of the Theater

by Arondight2016

A Disastrous Performance

"You want me to what?!" Gale asked with shock.

"Perform in the upcoming show." Monsieur Star stated briefly.

"But why?"

Though she was a bit unsure of this news, singing on behalf of Adele's part, this made no sense in Gale's mind. Before an answer was given, he handed her another note. Though she seemed unaware of this matter, Gale quietly grabbed the paper and read silently.

"It says that I'm performing no matter what or consequences will happen?"

"That is what the Theater Ghost is wanting. We cannot have any accidents occur in this theater."

"Accidents, sir?"

"Recently, we've been having certain items either disappear or destroyed before the performance and oftentimes, performers get sick or paralyzed even when the show has already begun."

"Oh my."

"However, if followed, there should be no harm brought to us from the Theater Ghost."

"But... what about Adele and Monsieur Pier?"

"They'll have to adjust this new order. After all, the Ghost prefers you of all ponies to do this performance."

Though it was strange that this Ghost prefers her over Adele, it would be fair to help out and sing for this mysterious pony.

"...Very well, Monsieur."

*** LATER THAT DAY ***

"WHAT?!" shouted Adele.

After hearing the news from Monsieur Star, she was furious out of her mane. A newbie is taking her spotlight and being replaced for good?! Unacceptable in her book.

"This Ghost can't do this to me! I've worked my entire life up to this night."

"I know," Star responded. "However, this is not my decision to do so. It is my sole responsibility to keep the ponies safe and have this theater under control."

"If you can't keep your promise of firing her, then I have no point of being here then."

"Do not worry, Madam. Once this show is over, she'll be out of our manes for good."

"I hope so. Now, if you excuse me, I have to get ready for my performance tonight."

"But didn't I say-"

"I know what you said, love. However, I'm not letting some pony take my limelight away from me. Now, leave at once."

With her magic, she closed the door in front of him, without hearing a word out of him. Nighttime came and the performance was about to start. Ponies started to sit on the auditorium, packing from front and back rows. Meanwhile on backstage, ponies prepared for the musical that the Ghost requested and no pony wanted to fail his orders. Sadly, not all ponies followed his orders perfectly. Grand Pier, who was still upset at the new suit, tried his best to clean off the suit into his original color, but a few strands of color here and there were seen. Adele, on the other hoof, brought her glass of water. As Adele walked towards her dressing room to prepare for her debut, some mysterious pony decided to switch the cups around. Before the performance began, Gale was sitting in the room, practicing her vocal tones.

"The hills are alive~," sang Gale backstage nervously. "With the sound of-"

Coughs started to get her badly that she started to breathe slowly.

"Music~"

"Are you alright, Ms. Gale?" a voice inquired.

When she turned around, it was Melody, standing in front of her room.

"Of...of course I am." Gale lied. "I was... just clearing my throat."

"Nervous?"

"You could say that. I haven't sang before in front of any pony."

"Well, if you want to sit out, then I can allow another pony take your place."

"The thing is-"

"Night Gale, you have five minutes till curtain rise." Stage called out.

"Apologies, Ms. Melody, but I must go."

"Of course. Good luck."

As she started to walk towards the front, some pony grabbed her from the back, covered her mouth, ripped her outfit, and locked her inside the closet blindfolded. Though she didn't know what was going on, Gale tried her best to get out of the closet as best as she could. As the show began, Stage was looking for Gale all around backstage.

"Where's Ms Gale?"

"She went home sick at the last minute," Adele lied, "but she said that I can take her place."

"Oh, fine. Get out there and show them what we have rehearsed."

While Adele prepared to sing her song, she raised her glass and started to drink her water. What she failed to realize the drink contained something other than water. The instrumental began as she started to run towards the front of the stage.

"The hills are alive~" she sang, "With the sound of-"

With a sudden surprise, she started to hiccup on the stage, but not ordinary hiccups. Adele started to gain some bubbles coming out her mouth. The ponies stood there shocked and amazed. No pony would ever bring bubbles during performance.

"With songs they have sung..." she continued, "For a thousand-"

For try as she might, the hiccups would not stop coming. As ponies started to laugh and applaud of this new update, Stage finally found Gale in the closet. Not knowing what was going on, he ushered her towards the dressing room to prepare to change. As the performance continued, Adele was sitting backstage, trying her best to get bubbles out of her system. While the climax of the performance was about to come, a scream could be heard in the audience. It was one that no pony could ever experience. A full grown pony had fallen from the stage, paralyzed from head to tail. Thinking that this was the Theater Ghost's doing, most ponies had to remain calm to figure out what this was all about. During the commotion, Gale looked upward to see what may have caused his fall and noticed a pony in the shadows glaring towards her with red burning eyes. Suddenly, it all occurred to her:

'...accidents occur in this theater...performers get sick or paralyzed even when the show has already begun. That is what the Theater Ghost is wanting.'

If it was due to having ponies break this Theater Ghost's orders, this is what will happen? Paralyzed in front of other ponies, pranks that effect their careers, and sickness that affect their work? Afraid of this new occurrence, she started to run towards the house and never come out that night. Gale was afraid of what consequences she will receive if she disobeyed the orders of the Theater Ghost.