> One shots > by Flutterbat276 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Alone Again (Derptor) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- He walked around, his grey hooves striking the cold metal floor. He looked towards a door to the left of his control panel, tears starting to sting his eyes. It's been a hundred years but it still felt like yesterday when he had to let her go. He blew a small portion of his black mane from his green eyes. "I should really move on from this, but..." He started, approaching the door. "It's just hard to let go," he finished his thought. He opened the door, which had been left untouched for the past hundred years. He looked to see everything left where she had put it. Her mail bag laid next to the bed, with her grey blanket on it, bubbles seeming to dance across the fabric. More tears came to his eyes seeing the sight of her cutie mark scattered over the blanket in a beautiful pattern. The wall had several pictures on them. Most were oh the grey pegasus mare next to a brown coated, brown haired, blue eyed stallion, a small purple unicorn with blonde locks in the middle, smile as bright as the very stars she would fly through every day. The older mare smiled, golden eyes crossed as they should be. He walked up to one picture in particular. It was of the same brown stallion and grey pegasus underneath s floral archway, Princess Twilight Sparkle could be seen just behind the two, smiling. The grey made was looking at the stallion as he looked right back, both in joyous tears. That same stallion, looking at the pictures on the wall, was in tears. His now emerald green eyes burned with the hot substance that ran down his grey coated face to his jawline, where it would proceed to fall to the floor. His only wish was to forget. To forget her, this world, and go back home with no memory of this equine universe, but he was stuck forever. At least, until he finally died. He wished to forget because then he wouldn't cry whenever he heard something that reminded him of her. Hoof steps rang in his ear. His companion was back. "I'm in here, Mint," he said, sadly. She walked into the room, seeing all the stuff still lying about. "I-is this...her room, Doc? Her old one, at least?" She asked. "Yes...i-it is," he said, looking back to picture on the wall. He clutched his hoof around a necklace on his neck, a pair of rings hanging off of the silver chain. "I'm so sorry. I...I should go," Mint said, turning to leave. He stood there mourning. He walked over to the bed, a note lay on the comforter. "Doc. You've been nothing but kind to me since the day I found you. You had no idea how much or how long I loved you before I told you. I will always love you. Your sweet blue eyes, brave nature, strong soul, kind heard, and intelligent mind are all traits that I loved about you. If there was anyway I could ever be with you forever, I would do it! You mean everything to me, and this last day for me may be hard on you and Dinky. Just promise me that she'll have a happy and long life for me. Make sure she sees the stars and all their glory. Make sure she grows up to be as fascinating as you are. Keep the multiverse safe for me and never lose sight of what's important. I'm just another pony, so don't get caught up dwelling on the past. Look towards the future! Look on the brighter side of things! Don't let anything drag you down! I love you with all my heart and don't you ever forget that. Goodbye forever, my shining star. So long, my dear time traveler. I'll never forget you! Love, Forever and Always, Derpy Whooves," "D-doc? Can I get you anything? A muffin or-" Mint started. "A-A muffin is good," he said, remembering Derpy's favorite kind. "What kind?" "Lemon Muffin Surprise, please?" He said. Mint smiled warmly. "Her favorite?" She asked. He nodded, placing a hoof on the bed. He grinned. "I guess I can't forget you Ditzy. Nor do I ever want to," he said to himself. He turned to leave, feeling a slight cold chill. "Goodbye, Doctor," a slight murmur called to him. "I'll come back one day, my little pony," he said, looking back to see a golden silhouette, smiling warmly at him. Gold mane waving in the wind that didn't exist, golden eyes that shimmered. Her wings were opened, showing their full glory! He wanted to hug her, to run to her, cry into her, but it was impossible. At least she was there, watching him. A small filly bounded into view, laughing. "I love you," he finished, hearing an "I love you too," before closing the door yet again. > The Only One for Her (Cheesepie) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "He's what!?" Pinkie said. "I said, he's coming to visit Ponyville! Isn't this exciting Pinkie? You two have some catching up to do!" Twilight said, placing a book on the shelf. "That's it Twilight! I can't see him! It's not at all exciting! In fact, it's the exact opposite!" Pinkie said, pacing around the library of the castle. "Why is that Pinkie?" Twilight asked, turning to look at her pink friend. "Well, isn't it obvious!?" Pinkie said, stopping to stare at Twilight. "Uh, not at all. What's wrong with Cheese coming to visit?" Twilight asked. "Ugh!" Pinkie said, continuing her pacing. "Pinkie Pie, tell me what's wrong!" Twilight said. "Well, if you haven't found out already, I have a crush on Cheese! I mean, he's nice, funny, loves parties, and he looks gorgeous! He's coming back, but I can't let him see me! I'll be too nervous to say anything, then he'll think I hate him, then he'll leave me forever, then he'll never want to be my friend! He'll leave Equestria and find a better job in Yakyakistan!" Pinkie said. Twilight rolled her eyes. "Of course you'd have a crush on Cheese. I mean you two were made for each other! But I don't see why you, of all ponies, would be nervous! You're the epitome of a social butterfly! There is no possible way to be nervous, crush or not!" Twilight said. Pinkie glared at her. "I can still get nervous Twilight! Now I'm going back to Sugar Cube Corner!" Pinkie Pie said. She turned to leave, but the sound of a door bursting opened filled the room. "Pinkie!" The male voice said. She froze. "C-cheese! Hi!" She said. His emerald green eyes looked at Pinkie, full of cheer and energy. "Oh Celestia it's been ages! How have you been?" He asked. Pinkie grinned nervously. "I-it's been great! How about you?" She asked. "Oh it's been great too! It it'll be better today! I get to see you and all my Ponyville friends!" He said. "G-great!" Pinkie said. "Why are you acting so weird? You keep stuttering," Cheese asked. "I-I am? Oh, I am! Haha! I totally didn't notice that! It's not because I'm nervous or anything!" Pinkie said. "Uh-huh..." Cheese said. He eyed Pinkie up and down. Pinkie gulped. "Hm...you're lying aren't you?" He said. "H-how did you...why would you t-think that! I wouldn't lie to my friend!" She said. "You are aren't you?" Pinkie sighed. "Yep." "Why!?" Cheese said. "I just...the truth is..." Pinkie said, looking to Twilight. She gave her a face of reassurance. "The truth is Cheese, I've kind of liked you for a while and I didn't want to say anything! I just..don't want you to hate me," Pinkie said. She turned away from Cheese. "Pinkie! I could never hate you!" He said, walking over to her and sitting beside her. He wrapped a hoof around her and grinned. "N-never?" Pinkie asked. "Never ever!" "D-do you like me?" "Of course! We're friends aren't we?" "Not like that! Do you like like me?" Pinkie said, looking at Cheese. He flushed a Pinkie Pie pink. "O-oh! Uh...yes, actually. I didn't know you felt the same though!" He said. They both smiled. This relationship would be beautiful and full of fun! > The Bow, Bass, and Beauty (Octascratch) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Vinyl!" I yelled. She had her speakers turned all the way up, as usual. She didn't respond, as usual. I walked up the stairs, hand traveling up the railing delicately. "Vinyl Scratch! Open this door right now!" I yelled, realizing the door was locked. I heard the music soften and a moment later was inside the room. "Sup Tavi!" Vinyl said. "I cannot even think with your music turned up like this! You should use headphones instead," I told her, earning a groan. "Ugh! That's no fun!" She wined. "I don't care! I need to practice for my next concert and I need peace and quiet to do so!" I retorted. "Well I need to hear how the bass of my new mix album resonates for my next gig!" She yelled back. I was fed up with this. "Fine! Do whatever you want! I don't care anymore!" I yelled, marching out the door and slamming it. "I swear, that girl has less maturity than a child!" I said under my breath. I stormed down stairs and plugged in my electric cello. It was a gift from Vinyl the previous Christmas. "Let's see if she can handle this!" I said. I played a tune, melodious and beautifully classic. The electric cello was a nice instrument, to say the least. It can at least out play Vinyl's horrendous dubstep music! I heard the beats upstairs and played louder. Soon, the house was a mix of a classical masterpiece and modern age wubs. (3rd person here) Everyone heard the duo all the time battling it out, but this time was different. Instead of the strange and cringeworthy clash of genres, it was a rather melodious and beautiful piece that all of town could listen to and enjoy. Carrot Top stopped to listen to the music and a certain man just so happened to be with her. Neon Lights, a big producer from Manehattan was visiting the town. "What is that glorious sound!" He asked. Carrot Top smiled. "Oh, it's just Octavia and Vinyl, battling it out like they usually do," she said, looking at the house the two called home. "It sounds amazing!" He said, walking towards the house. He saw the cellist playing the electric cello and the bass sounds resonating from upstairs. "Hello!" He said. Octavia fumbled with her bow, nearly making contact with the hair. "Oh Celestia! You nearly made me ruin my bow!" Octavia snapped at Neon. He apologized. "Ha! I knew you'd stop eventually Tavi!" Vinyl yelled from upstairs. She took notice of Neon Lights and froze. "N-Neon Lights!?" She stammered. "The one and only! You two ladies are incredible musicians! Have you thought of making music together, or have you already started?" He asked, looking between the girls. "U-uh...n-no? We were just a-arguing and then-" "We started an argument and one thing led to another and we started trying to outplay the other. It was rather childish of us to do so. I'm terribly sorry," Octavia said, her light British accent adding a hint of maturity and professionalism to her voice. "No need to apologize! You need to start writing music together! Here's my card! Call me any time you wish to contact me about making you two big!" He said, putting a card on a side table next to the door. He walked out and Vinyl just stood awestruck. "Octy! That was the Neon Lights! One of the biggest producers in all of Equestria! You know what this means!" "No, I don't Vinyl. Enlighten me," Octavia said, a hint of sarcasm filled her voice. "It means we could make it to the top!" Vinyl said, enthusiastically. "Well, I suppose we could try it out. I actually enjoyed that song we made," Octavia said, looking at Vinyl. "Me too. Not as much I like you, though. You're pretty cool, y'know?" Vinyl said. "Vinyl that is unrelated to the topic at hand. Besides, you're going to have to try harder than that if you want to flirt with me! I have high standards!" "Haha! Okay okay!" Vinyl said. The two had been a couple for a while and they pick on each other quite a lot. -time skip a few months- "Well, Vinyl! Here we are! Manehattan! Our new home," Octavia said. They had called Neon two months prior and got a record label. The girls couldn't be happier about how things turned out. They were sure that they would hit the top sooner or later. > Dear Mom and Dad (Sad Applejack) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear mom and dad, It's me, Applejack. I guess y'all haven't gotten my letters, seein' as how y'all haven't sent anything back. Applebloom and the rest of the crusaders get their cutiemarks here recently and she's made herself a new friend at a dance class. The orchard's doin' okay. Now that my friends help me every year for the harvest, it's been a lot easier and faster gettin' these apples to market fresher than ever! I hope y'all are doin' alright. I haven't seen hide nor hair outta ya since Applebloom was just a foal. If you can hear me, give me a sign. I miss ya. Applebloom misses ya. Big Mac misses ya. Granny misses ya. The farm has just been a tad more empty than it used to be when I was a filly without ya. I love y'all so much and I hope that where y'all are now is as perfect as the freshest Zap Apple jam and pie we could ever fix! Maybe more so. Well, time to tuck Applebloom in for the night. Talk to ya soon. -Applejack Applejack stood up from the window sill in her room. A tear streamed down her cheek as she started to walk off towards Applebloom's room. She grabbed a book along the way. Her favorite book to be exact. Red Riding Hoof was the go-to book for Applebloom. "Howdy lil' sis! Ready for Red Ridin' Hoof?" Applejack asked, masking her sadness. Applebloom was smarter than that. "AJ? Somethin' on your mind?" She asked. Applejack looked down after setting the book on her sister's bed. "Nothin' important sis. Now, let's read the story, alright?" Applejack said, opening the book. "Can I hear a different story, AJ?" Applebloom asked. "Okay? What story do you wanna hear this time?" Applejack asked, closing the book. "How bout the story of mom and dad? What happened to em?" Applebloom asked, curiosity in her voice. Applejack's breath hitched. "A-Applebloom. I don't wanna tell that story tonight. Maybe another time, sis?" Applejack said. Applebloom looked down. "Alright," she said. Applejack looked at her sister. "It's just...hard on me lil' sis. Hard to talk about mom and dad. It brings back some painful memories. I hope you understand," Applejack said. Applebloom nodded. "It's alright AJ. If you don't wanna talk about it, I'll respect that," she said, smiling at Applejack. Applejack smiled back. "Now, let's read Red Ridin' Hoof," she said. Applebloom nodded and snuggled into her blanket. > Sisters Forever > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Tia! Tia! Look at this!" She cried, dragging me along to the balcony. "Alright alright, Lulu. What is it you want to show me?" I asked. "Look! Right there!" She said, her young voice as adorable as she was. "What is that, Luna?" I asked, looking at an array of stars. "It's a constellation! I've been working on it for weeks! It's me and you! Bestest sisters forever!" She squeaked. I smiled and took a closer look. It was indeed in the shape of the two of us, laughing and playing. "D-do you like it, Tia?" She asked. "Like it? I love it! Almost as much as I love you Luna," I said, wrapping a wing around her small form. She giggled and wrapped her hooves around my leg. "I love you too, Celestia!" She said. I giggled and looked down at her. So precious these moments were. -several years later- "Tia! Do you want to play Dragon Quest with me?" She asked. I sighed, looking over the paperwork. "I can't right now Luna. I'm busy with this paperwork. Maybe later I'll be able to play with you?" I said. She had a hint of sadness in her bright blue eyes, but she nodded. "Okay," she said, forcing a smile. She ran off, probably to get one of her guards to play with her. I sighed and made a mental note to play with her. If only I had known... -several more years later- "Celestia? Can you help me raise the moon tonight? Or at least set the stars? I've had quite a long day," she asked. As much as I hated to do so, I had to refuse. I had a meeting to attend to at that time that I could not miss. "I'm sorry, Luna. I'll try to sneak a little help while I'm at the meeting, but you'll have to do it alone for the most part," I said. I knew I had a tinge of regret in my eyes, and she had that same expression of sadness inside her. Yet, I felt it was different. I shrugged it off, thinking it was nothing. A foolish mistake! "O-okay. I unders-stand," she said. I could see the tears start to well in her eyes as she turned to head back to her room. -several more years later- "Celestia! I'm sick of it! You never pay attention to me, you can't help me when I need it! You can't be there when I need you! I now believe that there can only be one princess in Equestria! And that princess shall be me!" She screamed at me. I had tears in my eyes. She spread her wings wide and ascended, using her magic to guide her moon in front of my sun. The Rays around the eclipse seemed to turn black in color. They enveloped her, forming a dark sphere around my dear sister. "Luna!" I yelled. When she finally emerged from the darkness, she had undergone a transformation. Sharp teeth, black fur, rounded wings, and she was much taller. She cackled, then glared at me, a menacing smile curving on her muzzle. "Luna! It doesn't have to be this way!" I yelled. She grinned even wider. "Don't you see, Celestia! You caused this! And now, I'll make sure you pay for it! All shall know my name! Nightmare Moon!" She screamed, cackling yet again. This was not the little sister I knew and loved. This was...a nightmare. Fed by years of loneliness cause by me! I saw no other option but to fight. I hated to admit it, but I knew that I would have to use the Elements to defeat this living nightmare that took control of my little sister. My little Lulu. My closest friend. The only family I had left. I tried to use my own magic alone, but...she was stronger. I got flung back into the castle, glass breaking around me and tearing at my fur and skin. I felt the warm substance drip down my back. I couldn't give up, however. I turned around and saw the Elements of Harmony, gleaming in the moonlight. I felt the tears coming, knowing what I had to do. I was admittedly scared of my options. It was either die and let Equestria crumble, or use the Elements against my sister. The tears fell, the Elements being invaded in the golden aura of my magic. Luna located me and smiled menacingly, diving down towards me at a speed so fast, yet...time seemed to slow down. The Elements aligned in front of me as my magic sparked all six of them sending the powerful magic bean straight for my sister. I blinked and I saw her much younger. A filly. She bounded towards me, her small wings flapping as her arms were outstretched for a hug. I'd be lying if I said I didn't spread my arms out for her. To catch her. To embrace her. To hug the little sister I knew and held so close to my heart. Then, that filly flashed back to the beam of magic and Nightmare Moon getting encased in it, yelling in both agony and defeat. "L-Luna! Luna!" I yelled, the tears like waterfalls, pooling up on the floor. Memories flashed before my eyes of my younger sibling, laughing, playing, full of joy and energy as we played. The times I declined her offers to play or requests for help. All those feelings came tumbling out as I watched that little sister get shot upwards and her face getting engraved into the moon for all of Equestria to see. "I...I'm so sorry Lulu...I'm...I'm sorry!" I cried, collapsing onto the floor. More memories flooded in. "D-do you like it?" "Bestest sisters forever!" "I love you, Tia!" "Can you play Dragon Quest with me?" "Can you help me raise the moon tonight?" "O-okay...I unders-stand." -100 years later- I looked up at the moon, seeing her face engraved into the side. A tear rolled down my cheek. I looked beside of it, gazing at the constellation she had created as a filly. I gripped my chest where my heart would be. "B-bestest sisters forever...and ever," I said to myself. I saw myself and Lulu on the balcony, her showing me the constellation for the first time. Her words rang in my mind. "Like it? I love it," I repeated to myself. I could her her giggles of joy as she hugged me. I heard her say "I love you, Tia." "I...I love you too, Luna...I love you too," I said, the memory fading out of view. "Your highness?" One of my guard said. I jumped a little and turned. "Y-yes?" I asked. "It's time to raise the sun, your majesty," he said. I had a tear stain on my face as I sighed. A golden aura surrounded my horn as I set the moon and raised the sun, taking one last glimpse towards her and the stars before finally letting them disappear for the day. "I'll see you tonight, Luna," I said. The guard sighed and looked up at me. "I know it's hard. But one day, she'll come back. You'll see her again one day," he said. I sniffled and smiled at him. "T-thank you," I said. I turned back to see the memory of her helping me raise the sun in return for helping her set the stars. I smiled back at it. "I miss you, Lulu," I said, going inside to do paperwork.