Thirty Pony Minute Specialby Aegis SteelshieldChapters347 "Kiss of the Angel"348 "Loving the Moon"349 "Twilight's Bad Day"446 "Changelings can love too, you know."347 "Kiss of the Angel"Angel was crying. To be more precise, he was crying over the body of his protector and mother, Fluttershy. All he wanted was a simple kiss from his mama, was that so much to ask for? He didn't know this would happen! He didn't know that she was allergic to Heart's Desire. He didn't know the simple kiss would kill her. He curled up against her side and sobbed, until he noticed that he wasn't alone. There was a black robed pony holding a scythe, who spoke in a gravelly voice, "You want her back, yes? A second chance to do things right?" Angel nodded his enthusiasm. "I'll give you this second chance in exchange for a simple favor. I warn you that it will be emotionally taxing, do you accept?" Angel nodded again, and in a flash of light and pain, he noticed he was now dressed in a black robe, and holding his own scythe. Furthermore, he noticed the strange pony wasn't wearing them. It's voice was normal now too, "I need a break. Take this list, and kill these ponies. Then I'll bring her back." Angel started at his words, him kill somepony!? He wasn't sure he could do it, even for Mama. "It's too late to go back on your word now, Angel Bunny. I will torment her forever if you don't do this." At his words, a green tinted orb appeared. Looking closer, Angel saw his Mama. His shoulders slumped, and he reached for the list. 'First up, Trixie. Wait, Trixie! The boastful mare who hurt Mama's friends and upset her? This might not be so bad after all.' He spun and headed out the door. It took rather little to find her. It seemed his new clothes gave him the ability to just now where any specific pony was at any given time, and he could use the scythe to cut through space and time to get there. He got closer to the unsuspecting mare, and stopped dead when he saw the photo she was staring at. 'Mama...' thought Angel, dejectedly, 'If only I hadn't kissed you.' He raised the scythe, and caught the gleam on the mirror. So did Trixie, and she nearly screamed, before she saw the robe. "So... This is it. My time is up. Just... Make it quick. Please," she whispered. Angel did as she asked. As he left, he thought of Fluttershy. Would she be able to look at him the same after this? He looked to the list, and saw a griffon name, Gilda. It seemed this was a dream list of those who hurt Mama. Calling on his new powers, he found out that she in Stalliongrad. He teleported there to say hello. "So, it finally happened, huh? I ran out of time. Tell her I said sorry." Angel was surprised that the griffon didn't even start. Talk about nerves of steel. She didn't look away as Angel swung the scythe. 'What did she mean?' Angel wondered as he looked back to the list. His eyes widened as he read it. It was Rainbow Dash. She was in her home, with the door locked. Angel found out that he could walk through walls, and saw Rainbow Dash crying. "She lent me time, you know," She said between sniffles. Angel looked puzzled as she turned her head. "When... When I was a little filly, I wasn't so good of a swimmer." She chuckled nervously, "That... that scythe, will it hurt?" She looked relived when Angel shook his head, and continued, "When she pulled me out, I wasn't breathing. She... She tried everything." She stopped until she got the sobs under control. "Then... He appeared. He offered to save me. All Fluttershy had to do was share her time. Her time left, I mean. She gave me twenty years." She blew her nose on the tissues Angel handed her. "Thank you. I was never sure if he was real, or a figment of my near dead mind. But, I guess this settles it. Please make it quick, and tell Fluttershy I said she was the best friend anypony could have." Angel thought for a moment, and swung the scythe. Rainbow flinched, and Angel teleported away, going back home. To Angels surprise, the pony was still there, and playing Solitaire. "Done already? Got right to it I guess." As the pony got up, Angel started to think, 'You can't understand me, can you?' "I can. Why?" 'I wanna give up some time. I wanna do good for Mama.' The pony laughed, "I like you. You have seven years, three months, and thirteen days left. How much to whom?" Angel was surprised at how little time he had to give. 'Three... No, four years and a month to Rainbow Dash.' He threw the list, 'And I'm done. Bring Mama back.' The pony laughed again as his robes reappeared on him. "She has ten years." Then there was a gust of wind, and he was gone. "Angel? I just had the strangest dream..." Angel started to cry. 348 "Loving the Moon"For Ditzy, this was a dream come true. Her friend Carrot Top set her up on a blind date! She hadn't been this happy since Timer Turner left her. In his defense, she would of left him if he had puked muffins on her mom too. She ran to her room, searching through her tiny closet for her special dress. Here it was! The dress was unassuming at first glance, but when the pudgy mare slipped in, the light blue lace accented her in all the right places. She remembered the last time she wore this with a shudder. It had been the last Grand Galloping Gala she ever intended to go to. She smiled as she started to hum and dance in her room, and tripped on her saddlebag. With an "Ooophm," she giggled. She went back to her closet, and pulled out her box of special things. After sorting through her... personal things, she found the expensive bag Carrot had bought her on her birthday. The one she had waited to wear until a very special occasion. Meanwhile, in Canterlot, the moon princess fidgeted as the royal tailor fitted her new dress. "Your highness, please! You're wrinkling the dress!" "I'm sorry Silver Spool. I've... well, I've never went on a blind date before. Especially not one requested by one of our subjects." Silver laughed, "Why, oh why, did you agree to this in the first place?" Luna blushed, but declined to answer. The tailor sighed before getting back to work. Almost an hour later, and Ditzy left her apartment, leaving Dinky in Carrot's watch. She was bursting with excitement to meet her date. Carrot had spoken highly of her. She wondered of the possibilities when she bumped into the dark blue Alicorn in front of her. She gasped, and dropped into a bow. "Rise, please. I'm looking for the Ponyville Theater, and I can scarcely get directions if thou art gazing at mine hooves." Luna giggled nervously, hoping that the mare hadn't noticed her slipping into Old Canterlot speech. It was a nervous habit she just couldn't kick. "Ah! You like theater too!" Ditzy smiled as she rose, then blushed. "Um... Are you going with somepony?" Luna blinked. Was this mare her date? Well, she was certainly cute. "Yes," she responded cautiously, "I'm on a blind date. And thou?" Ditzy beamed. She didn't know how she did it, but Carrot had gotten her a date with Luna! And they both liked theater! All Luna needed was the ability to make delectable muffins, and Ditzy would beg for marriage on the spot. She tried to play it cool, though. "I'm... I'm going for the same," she said with a small blush, "Shall we?" She nearly died when Luna extended her wing, and took it happily. Meanwhile, Twilight Sparkle and Big Mac were waiting for their dates to arrive. 349 "Twilight's Bad Day""And to think the day started so good,,," Twilight said as she sighed. Ponyville was in shambles again. At least it wasn't her fault this time. She spread her wings, and took off. Scanning the ground below her, she saw an orange pony with a stetson waving her down. Applejack wasted no time with pleasantries "The earthquake brought down the school! We gotta get over there!" Twilight followed the pace Applejack set, and they were there in only a few minutes. Unfortunately, in that few minutes, an inexperienced unicorn colt had set fire to the building trying to lift a chunk of rubble. "You know Applejack, I'm going to ensure this town has a proper magic training course if it kills me." She whispered to her friend as she cast spell #349. And to think she learned how to conjure water as a way to save on utilities. With the fires largely extinguished, Twilight set about setting out blankets and water bottles for the colts and fillies being pulled out of the charred building. She gave it half a day before it was fixed. Ponyville carpenters really knew their stuff. She turned back to her friend, "Do you know anywhere else they might need help?" Applejack though for a few seconds, then spoke, "See if anyone's stuck at the movie theater." The alicorn nodded before taking off. As she flew over the town, she was relived to see all the moving bodies beneath her. She was glad the earthquake damaged more buildings than bodies. With a sharp turn, she landed outside the collapsed building and ripped the door off its hinges. "Everypony out!" She screamed, using magic to amplify her voice, and to create a glowing trail leading to the door. Within minutes, dozens had filed out, giving her their thanks. One last magic sweep, and she was content. She teleported to Rarity's house and place of business, the Carousel Boutique, and was relived to see it, for the most part, alright. She ran in anyway to check to see if her friend was in the same condition. She found her kneeling in front of her sister, Sweetie Belle. "Stop fidgeting." "But it hurts..." Came the soft reply. "I know dear, but we simply cannot let this get infected! It only burns to let you know it's doing its job." Rarity was stern, but loving with her sister. She turned, and flew back into the air, intending to fly to Sugarcube Corner. She stopped when she saw Rainbow's house was dripping a rainbow in the center of Ponyville. She sighed as she flew in to fix it. A quick cloud patching spell did the job just fine, and she dashed off before somepony else needed her wings and magic. She flew in through Pinkie's window, and bumped right into her flank. Pinkie jumped into the air, and landed in front of Twilight. Peering around, she saw Pinkie had been dragging a bag of flour. "Can't talk, gotta take care of twins!" She gasped out urgently. Twilight rolled her eyes as she passed her an inhaler and forced her to take it. "Thanks a bunch, Twilight!" Pinkie cheered, "But I really need to help the twins." She added with a blush. Twilight signed once more as she lifted the bag with magic. She was getting tired of being the ultimate repairpony. 446 "Changelings can love too, you know."The clock struck three, as Mirror turned to look at her husband once again. She was truly astounded, and amazed by him. He loved her in a way nopony else could hope to match. And to think the first time they met, she had been trying to raze Canterlot in the name of her Queen. "Are you okay...?" He asked softly, his eyes fluttering open. His concern for her was sickening and tasted terrible... But she loved it. She loved him. She loved that he was able to see past her carapace, and into the pony she wanted to be. "Just thinking." She replies. "I love you Mirror." "I love you too Ace." She wished she could of said more, put more feeling into her words, but she couldn't. She didn't know how. So she leaned over, and kissed his cheek. He was already asleep again. She turned back to her thoughts. The adjustment had been hard at first. She had to learn to be a pony all over again. She had to learn to trust, and to be friends. He knew about her, of course. Offered to take her in, once he had found out about... Don't go there, She thought to herself, I was told to never return. And I love him to much to leave. The clock struck four, and she sighed, rolling over to see him again. It was nights like these, nights where she couldn't sleep, that got to her. She knew his feelings were sincere, but couldn't help but wonder. "How can you love me!? She had screamed, "I'm nothing but a monster! I eat love, for Chrysalis's sake!" "Because I know you're different Mirror. I know it." He had replied. She desperately hoped he was right. Author's Note Sorry this is so short. I spent most of the thirty minutes trying to fix my thrice damned router. EDIT: I've actually spent near an hour. Almost time to submit. Still not working. 2nd EDIT: Submitted, didn't pass. I forgot the prompt called for mane 6 x different species. Might rework into Oneshot romance story.
347 "Kiss of the Angel"Angel was crying. To be more precise, he was crying over the body of his protector and mother, Fluttershy. All he wanted was a simple kiss from his mama, was that so much to ask for? He didn't know this would happen! He didn't know that she was allergic to Heart's Desire. He didn't know the simple kiss would kill her. He curled up against her side and sobbed, until he noticed that he wasn't alone. There was a black robed pony holding a scythe, who spoke in a gravelly voice, "You want her back, yes? A second chance to do things right?" Angel nodded his enthusiasm. "I'll give you this second chance in exchange for a simple favor. I warn you that it will be emotionally taxing, do you accept?" Angel nodded again, and in a flash of light and pain, he noticed he was now dressed in a black robe, and holding his own scythe. Furthermore, he noticed the strange pony wasn't wearing them. It's voice was normal now too, "I need a break. Take this list, and kill these ponies. Then I'll bring her back." Angel started at his words, him kill somepony!? He wasn't sure he could do it, even for Mama. "It's too late to go back on your word now, Angel Bunny. I will torment her forever if you don't do this." At his words, a green tinted orb appeared. Looking closer, Angel saw his Mama. His shoulders slumped, and he reached for the list. 'First up, Trixie. Wait, Trixie! The boastful mare who hurt Mama's friends and upset her? This might not be so bad after all.' He spun and headed out the door. It took rather little to find her. It seemed his new clothes gave him the ability to just now where any specific pony was at any given time, and he could use the scythe to cut through space and time to get there. He got closer to the unsuspecting mare, and stopped dead when he saw the photo she was staring at. 'Mama...' thought Angel, dejectedly, 'If only I hadn't kissed you.' He raised the scythe, and caught the gleam on the mirror. So did Trixie, and she nearly screamed, before she saw the robe. "So... This is it. My time is up. Just... Make it quick. Please," she whispered. Angel did as she asked. As he left, he thought of Fluttershy. Would she be able to look at him the same after this? He looked to the list, and saw a griffon name, Gilda. It seemed this was a dream list of those who hurt Mama. Calling on his new powers, he found out that she in Stalliongrad. He teleported there to say hello. "So, it finally happened, huh? I ran out of time. Tell her I said sorry." Angel was surprised that the griffon didn't even start. Talk about nerves of steel. She didn't look away as Angel swung the scythe. 'What did she mean?' Angel wondered as he looked back to the list. His eyes widened as he read it. It was Rainbow Dash. She was in her home, with the door locked. Angel found out that he could walk through walls, and saw Rainbow Dash crying. "She lent me time, you know," She said between sniffles. Angel looked puzzled as she turned her head. "When... When I was a little filly, I wasn't so good of a swimmer." She chuckled nervously, "That... that scythe, will it hurt?" She looked relived when Angel shook his head, and continued, "When she pulled me out, I wasn't breathing. She... She tried everything." She stopped until she got the sobs under control. "Then... He appeared. He offered to save me. All Fluttershy had to do was share her time. Her time left, I mean. She gave me twenty years." She blew her nose on the tissues Angel handed her. "Thank you. I was never sure if he was real, or a figment of my near dead mind. But, I guess this settles it. Please make it quick, and tell Fluttershy I said she was the best friend anypony could have." Angel thought for a moment, and swung the scythe. Rainbow flinched, and Angel teleported away, going back home. To Angels surprise, the pony was still there, and playing Solitaire. "Done already? Got right to it I guess." As the pony got up, Angel started to think, 'You can't understand me, can you?' "I can. Why?" 'I wanna give up some time. I wanna do good for Mama.' The pony laughed, "I like you. You have seven years, three months, and thirteen days left. How much to whom?" Angel was surprised at how little time he had to give. 'Three... No, four years and a month to Rainbow Dash.' He threw the list, 'And I'm done. Bring Mama back.' The pony laughed again as his robes reappeared on him. "She has ten years." Then there was a gust of wind, and he was gone. "Angel? I just had the strangest dream..." Angel started to cry.
348 "Loving the Moon"For Ditzy, this was a dream come true. Her friend Carrot Top set her up on a blind date! She hadn't been this happy since Timer Turner left her. In his defense, she would of left him if he had puked muffins on her mom too. She ran to her room, searching through her tiny closet for her special dress. Here it was! The dress was unassuming at first glance, but when the pudgy mare slipped in, the light blue lace accented her in all the right places. She remembered the last time she wore this with a shudder. It had been the last Grand Galloping Gala she ever intended to go to. She smiled as she started to hum and dance in her room, and tripped on her saddlebag. With an "Ooophm," she giggled. She went back to her closet, and pulled out her box of special things. After sorting through her... personal things, she found the expensive bag Carrot had bought her on her birthday. The one she had waited to wear until a very special occasion. Meanwhile, in Canterlot, the moon princess fidgeted as the royal tailor fitted her new dress. "Your highness, please! You're wrinkling the dress!" "I'm sorry Silver Spool. I've... well, I've never went on a blind date before. Especially not one requested by one of our subjects." Silver laughed, "Why, oh why, did you agree to this in the first place?" Luna blushed, but declined to answer. The tailor sighed before getting back to work. Almost an hour later, and Ditzy left her apartment, leaving Dinky in Carrot's watch. She was bursting with excitement to meet her date. Carrot had spoken highly of her. She wondered of the possibilities when she bumped into the dark blue Alicorn in front of her. She gasped, and dropped into a bow. "Rise, please. I'm looking for the Ponyville Theater, and I can scarcely get directions if thou art gazing at mine hooves." Luna giggled nervously, hoping that the mare hadn't noticed her slipping into Old Canterlot speech. It was a nervous habit she just couldn't kick. "Ah! You like theater too!" Ditzy smiled as she rose, then blushed. "Um... Are you going with somepony?" Luna blinked. Was this mare her date? Well, she was certainly cute. "Yes," she responded cautiously, "I'm on a blind date. And thou?" Ditzy beamed. She didn't know how she did it, but Carrot had gotten her a date with Luna! And they both liked theater! All Luna needed was the ability to make delectable muffins, and Ditzy would beg for marriage on the spot. She tried to play it cool, though. "I'm... I'm going for the same," she said with a small blush, "Shall we?" She nearly died when Luna extended her wing, and took it happily. Meanwhile, Twilight Sparkle and Big Mac were waiting for their dates to arrive.
349 "Twilight's Bad Day""And to think the day started so good,,," Twilight said as she sighed. Ponyville was in shambles again. At least it wasn't her fault this time. She spread her wings, and took off. Scanning the ground below her, she saw an orange pony with a stetson waving her down. Applejack wasted no time with pleasantries "The earthquake brought down the school! We gotta get over there!" Twilight followed the pace Applejack set, and they were there in only a few minutes. Unfortunately, in that few minutes, an inexperienced unicorn colt had set fire to the building trying to lift a chunk of rubble. "You know Applejack, I'm going to ensure this town has a proper magic training course if it kills me." She whispered to her friend as she cast spell #349. And to think she learned how to conjure water as a way to save on utilities. With the fires largely extinguished, Twilight set about setting out blankets and water bottles for the colts and fillies being pulled out of the charred building. She gave it half a day before it was fixed. Ponyville carpenters really knew their stuff. She turned back to her friend, "Do you know anywhere else they might need help?" Applejack though for a few seconds, then spoke, "See if anyone's stuck at the movie theater." The alicorn nodded before taking off. As she flew over the town, she was relived to see all the moving bodies beneath her. She was glad the earthquake damaged more buildings than bodies. With a sharp turn, she landed outside the collapsed building and ripped the door off its hinges. "Everypony out!" She screamed, using magic to amplify her voice, and to create a glowing trail leading to the door. Within minutes, dozens had filed out, giving her their thanks. One last magic sweep, and she was content. She teleported to Rarity's house and place of business, the Carousel Boutique, and was relived to see it, for the most part, alright. She ran in anyway to check to see if her friend was in the same condition. She found her kneeling in front of her sister, Sweetie Belle. "Stop fidgeting." "But it hurts..." Came the soft reply. "I know dear, but we simply cannot let this get infected! It only burns to let you know it's doing its job." Rarity was stern, but loving with her sister. She turned, and flew back into the air, intending to fly to Sugarcube Corner. She stopped when she saw Rainbow's house was dripping a rainbow in the center of Ponyville. She sighed as she flew in to fix it. A quick cloud patching spell did the job just fine, and she dashed off before somepony else needed her wings and magic. She flew in through Pinkie's window, and bumped right into her flank. Pinkie jumped into the air, and landed in front of Twilight. Peering around, she saw Pinkie had been dragging a bag of flour. "Can't talk, gotta take care of twins!" She gasped out urgently. Twilight rolled her eyes as she passed her an inhaler and forced her to take it. "Thanks a bunch, Twilight!" Pinkie cheered, "But I really need to help the twins." She added with a blush. Twilight signed once more as she lifted the bag with magic. She was getting tired of being the ultimate repairpony.
446 "Changelings can love too, you know."The clock struck three, as Mirror turned to look at her husband once again. She was truly astounded, and amazed by him. He loved her in a way nopony else could hope to match. And to think the first time they met, she had been trying to raze Canterlot in the name of her Queen. "Are you okay...?" He asked softly, his eyes fluttering open. His concern for her was sickening and tasted terrible... But she loved it. She loved him. She loved that he was able to see past her carapace, and into the pony she wanted to be. "Just thinking." She replies. "I love you Mirror." "I love you too Ace." She wished she could of said more, put more feeling into her words, but she couldn't. She didn't know how. So she leaned over, and kissed his cheek. He was already asleep again. She turned back to her thoughts. The adjustment had been hard at first. She had to learn to be a pony all over again. She had to learn to trust, and to be friends. He knew about her, of course. Offered to take her in, once he had found out about... Don't go there, She thought to herself, I was told to never return. And I love him to much to leave. The clock struck four, and she sighed, rolling over to see him again. It was nights like these, nights where she couldn't sleep, that got to her. She knew his feelings were sincere, but couldn't help but wonder. "How can you love me!? She had screamed, "I'm nothing but a monster! I eat love, for Chrysalis's sake!" "Because I know you're different Mirror. I know it." He had replied. She desperately hoped he was right. Author's Note Sorry this is so short. I spent most of the thirty minutes trying to fix my thrice damned router. EDIT: I've actually spent near an hour. Almost time to submit. Still not working. 2nd EDIT: Submitted, didn't pass. I forgot the prompt called for mane 6 x different species. Might rework into Oneshot romance story.
