> Only Me > by Creative_Fang_Bit > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Chapter 1 Clumsy, but helpful > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1 Clumsy, but helpful ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Only me, Amber Sky, can find himself in this situation. Sitting on a table, that had a map of all of Equestria. Surrounded by the mares that have saved Equestria over and over again. Even the princess of friendship had a stunned look on her face. To add to it all, i had three spares pointed at me, the guards ready to attack. My ears itched in annoyance. How do I find myself in these situations? “Um, sorry.” I apologize, I opened my pale orange wings. I flew out of the window I came in through. I landed on a street near the castle, my ears flattened in frustration. I started walking down the street when a blur flew past me. “Oh no you don’t!” I screamed as I flew after it. I chased it back towards the castle. This time it was staying close to the ground. I was almost close enough to reach it when the princess appeared in my vision. I tried in vain to try and stop my wings. I stumbled into the princess. I was upside down as I stared up at the princess. I quickly tried to regain myself and bow to the princess. When I looked up at her she had a look of discomfort. What did I do wrong this time? “I’m sorry.” I apologized, she sighed. “It’s alright, I just felt I must ask. What were you doing in my castle?” She asked. I felt my face get warm. “Sorry, again, I was trying to catch my friends falcon.” She gave me a funny look, I guess that isn’t the best reason. The damn falcon loved to mess with me. “Is that so? Well I didn’t see any falcon earlier, or now!” Rainbow dash excused. “That’s because he wasn’t in the castle, he was flying in front of the window. I flew at him, then he flew up, and I landed in front of you guys.” I explained. “Oh, that’s convenient, where’s this falcon now.” As if he heard, the falcon hovered behind the cyan pegasus. “Actually I’m not sure, he got away from….” I started I launched at the falcon, passed Rainbow Dash. The falcon repeated the move that caused me to go into the castle. THis time I flew head first into a tree. I sat down hard my head spinning. “Damn, frigging, bird.” I complained, I didn’t want to curse in front of the princess, at least not completely. “You’re just encouraging him.” Fluttershy mumbled. “Let me help.” Fluttershy walked up to the falcon, I expected him to fly away. Instead he flew closer to the yellow pony. Now that’s just bull shit! Fluttershy had a short conversation to the falcon. He landed on her hoof. She brought him over to me. I backed up a hoof, I was afraid the damn thing would slash at me. Then he flew over to my hoof, that I raised to protect myself. “He said he won’t fly away anymore.” Fluttershy said, she gave me a weak smile. I thanked her and walked away, nopony argued when I left. I need to stop getting myself stuck in this dumb situations. As soon as I had walked out of the ponies view, the falcon tired to fly away. I grabbed his talon carefully with my mouth. “Not this time.” I said, but it sounding more like. Noth tis tim. I walked over to my friend, Doc’s, house. He asked me to find his falcon because he was busy with an important experiment. I walked into the house at the edge of ponyville, the place was covered with papers. The machinery and vials, that was the places decor, freaked me out everytime. Doc was sitting at his desk, with his goggles over his lavender eyes. There was bags under his eyes. He was looking at some freaky black glowing substance. His dark blue mane was all over the place. His lab coat covered his navy blue fur. “Hey Doc.” I greeted, the falcon flew out of my mouth. “I brought Talon back.” “Oh, Sky, Thank you.” He replied without sparing me a glance. “I need you help with an experiment.” “Oh no, no, no. Your experiments always end badly.” “Oh come now. I promise nothing will happen.” I hesitated before continuing the conversation. “What’s the experiment?” “I found this unicorn magic essence. I want to see if I inject it into another pony. If they develop magic, without being a unicorn.” “So you wanna make a alicorn?” “No, no ,no, absolutely not. Alicorns have traits of all three races. Plus their magic powers are extremely more powerful then normal unicorns.” “And if it dosen’t work?” “Nothing. It just doesn't work.” I said. “Fine.” Doc jumped up in glee. He ran over to a big machine, it was made out of glass. He motioned me to go in. I flattened my ears, I wasn’t looking forward to this. I entered the machine and was immediately greeted by three separate needles. One was pointed at my front right hoof, another at my flank, the last one at my neck. I gulped as the needles approached me. I was only when I started fighting that Doc warning me not to move. I became stiff, as the pitching pain spread through me. It felt weird as the black fluid seeped into me. Although I didn’t feel any different. I left the machine making sure everything still worked. Nothing seemed wrong or out of place. Doc walked over with me, curiosity in his eyes. “I don’t think it worked Doc.” I stated, he shook his head. “I disagree, it turned your turquoise eyes, a dark purple.” He explained. “Really?” “Yeah, but your mane is still brown and blue, and your coat still light blue.” “That’s a relief.” “Come here first thing tomorrow.” “Okay, you owe me big.” “Yep.” I walked out the door. He really didn’t owe me at all. If anything I still owe him. After all he saved my life. I glanced down at the scars on my hooves. I shook my head violently. Don’t think about it. Plus, Doc said not to worry about it. Some day I’ll make it up to him. > Chapter 2 Just another situation > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 2 Just another situation ______________________________________________________________________________ I woke up floating it the air. I fell to the bed with realization. Oh no, I really hope I am not sleep flying again. That ended horribly last time. I lazily got out of my bed and walked to the mirror. I winced at my eyes, that’s gonna take a while to get used to. Still, I don’t feel any different. I remembered what Doc said and rushed to his house. He was at his desk, but he was asleep. I walked over to him. He was so peaceful when he slept. It’s funny, sometimes I feel like Doc forgets what sleep is. I didn’t want to wake him up, but he would want me too. I nudged Doc with my muzzle. He mumbled something illegible in his sleep. I nudged him harder, he jumped awake. “What, huh, oh, hello Sky.” Doc greeted sleepily. “Hey Doc.” I replied with a smile. “Feeling any different?” Doc immediately woked up. “Nah, I really didn't think this worked.” “Hmm, why would it change your eye color.” “Good question.” “Can you do a favor for me.” “Of course.” “Go to the marketplace and pick up these items.” He handed me a list, I gladly grabbed the list and walked out the door. It’s the small things I do for him that make me happy. Maybe someday I’ll pay back my debt. Even if Doc doesn't really think about it anymore. Although, he was pretty shocked by the whole thing. I was knocked out of my thoughts when I ran right into an apple cart. Damn, I need to be more careful. Stood up carefully, trying to make sure not to hurt any of the apples. At least not more than I had. “I’m awfully sorry.” I apologized, I looked up. It only made me feel worse when I looked up to see Applejack rolling her eyes at me. Great two days in a row, I sighed. I started to lift the cart and pick up the apples. She didn’t help me, not the she didn’t try. I wouldn't let her. After all I was the one who knocked the cart over. When it was all back up I took out Doc’s list. Great, of course he needs apples. “This is awkward, but I need an apple.” I told Applejack, she giggled at me. “Of course, sugarcube.” Applejack replied. She put an apple in my saddle bag as I handed her a couple of bits. She took the bits. She gave me a funny look as she put the bits down. “Weren’t your eyes turquoise?” Applejack asked. “Nope.” I answered way too quickly. “Aright.” She didn’t sound convinced, but oh well. I still have to get the rest of the items I looked at the list. He needed milk, a cupcake, and a new glass vial. The rest of the short journey was uneventful. Walking back to Docs, I smiled gleefully. I was interrupted by a Rainbow blur that flew in front of me. I attempted to stop, but tripped over my own hooves. I landed face first into Rainbow Dash. She pushed me off her. I end up upside down against a nearby building. I sighed standing back up. Rainbow gave me a mean look. She really didn't like me, what did I do? “What is up with you?” She asked angrily. “Clumsy.” I said with a shrug. “Why are you lying, huh?” I blinked in confusion. “What?” “To AJ, about your eyes.” Panic raised up in me, Doc doesn't like me talking about his experiments. “Uh.” “How about you answer the question. Honestly.” Rainbow Dash inched closer to me, her eyes were staring daggers into me. What was I gonna do? I had no plans to rat out Doc. I backed up against the wall. I launched off the ground a flew away. Rainbow Dash wasn’t far behind me. There was no escape and I could lead her to Doc’s either. I sighed as I landed again. I found myself panting. Rainbow Dash was completely okay, not even breaking a sweat. “Fine.” I said still taking deep breathes. “I’m waiting.” She replied, my mind raced. I had to find an excuse, only one thing popped in my head. I wasn’t sure I wanted to say that though. “Hello?” “I…. I’m not too happy with how I.. look, so I try different colored contacts.” I lied, well not completely. Though I did like my eyes, or did? My ears dropped. Rainbow gave me a sad look. “Oh.” She said sitting hard. “Hey, it’s alright. You were only looking out for ponies.” “Yeah, but that was really personal. I shouldn’t have forced you to say anything.” “Really, don’t worry about it. I’m not too self conscious about it.” That wasn’t true, but it worked to help Rainbow Dash feel better. She let me go a little bit later and I headed toward Doc’s again. I’ve kept him waiting long enough. I was hoping to get to his house without any more interruptions. Of course that didn’t happen as I noticed a pony watching me from the woods. I probably should’ve kept walking, but I walked towards the forest. The pony I had saw moved deeper into the forest. I followed. I was about to turn around and go back to town we the pony jumped me. I felt myself pinned to the ground. I struggled to get free, but to no avail. The pony above him was absolutely terrifying. One of his eyes were completely black. No white could be seen. His dark purple mane, and dark blue coat, were equally as creepy. “W...What do you want?” I asked. “It’s you.” He said. “W..wha?” “It’s you! You stole the power!” “What the hell are you talking about.” “How dare you! That power was for him! Not you!” “I don’t know what you’re talking about!” He raised his hoof ready to bring it down on me. I put my hoof in front of my face. He brought his hoof down hard. I yelped as the pressure crushed my hoof. It was definitely sprained. My hoof fell to the floor, nothing protecting my face. I clenched my eyes shut readying myself for the harsh embrace, but instead a bright black glow appeared. I opened my eyes to see where it was coming from. To my surprise it seemed like it was coming from me. Next thing I know some dark translucent wall pushed the pony off of me. I stood up to see a black bubble formed around me. The pny was pounding on the bubble. Nothing happened, but he kept banging. He banged until his hoof was all bloodied up. He finally gave up and flew away. The bubble didn’t disappear until I was sure he was gone. I immediately ran to town. Though my limp was way too noticeable. At least if I wanted to hide this from Doc. I wasn’t planning on telling him. I can’t let him worry about me. Although I will tell him his experiment worked. At least in a way.