The Demon's Within

Ravestorm sat down and watched the three ponies practice their notes. Ravestorm was the lead singer of this band and the backup guitarist; he had a large role in the band because he was also the songwriter. Ravestorm watched them practice until they finished tuning their instruments; the three ponies came over to Ravestorm, who was still sitting on a box of stage equipment.

“We are done, Rave.” Solar Flare said while she flipped her hair so it could be out of her face long enough to look into Ravestorm’s eyes.

“Oh that’s wonderful. We should get prepared for the show.” Ravestorm said as the three ponies nodded, they then walked into four separate rooms and got dressed for the show.

*Outside of Manehatten*

Crystal Clear smiled as she hopped out of Manehatten, she had just completed her job in scouting Ravestorm. She walked into a strange dark cave outside of Manehatten, which was covered with rocks but she kept walking until she reached the end. Now, it looked like a very dark throne room, there was a pony sitting on the throne chair, but the shadows of the cave made it to where nopony could see him.

“Hello…Master.” Crystal said as she bowed down immediately.

“It is good to see that your mission went well, did you see the demon?” The pony asked.

“No. I did see its host however, he was really nice.” Crystal said.

“How ironic, he contains a very dark and evil being inside of him, but he is kind on the outside. However, as long as he doesn’t know my company’s plan for him, you are safe.” The pony asked.

Crystal gulped at the thought of her being ‘Not safe.’ She went and spoke up. “Um, master. Why do you want the demon inside of Ravestorm, what is his purpose to you?” She asked.

“Ravestorm has a very powerful demon inside of him. His name is Shadow Midnight, the demon of shadows. That demon alone could drive Equestria to the brink of destruction just by the whisper of his name; he will be an essential part to my plan, and I need him safe until I am ready.” The pony said as Crystal nodded.

“Oh yes, and another thing,” The pony said as Crystal turned around. “Would you be a dear and dispose of Trixie for me?”

The pony said as Crystal’s eyes widened.

“But….sir…” Crystal said as the pony looked up, the pony’s red eyes glared into Crystal, almost like she was going to die.

She nodded and bowed her head. “Yes sir.” She then walked out of the cave.

*Back in Manehatten*

Ultra Sound, Solar Flare, and Metal Shack walked out from the curtain. There were many ponies in attendance, and they knew that they were going to deliver a treat. Ultrasound sat down on his chair where his drums were at and levitated the drum sticks, Solar Flare used magic to levitate the guitar over and placed it around her body, and she held one side of the guitar up with her hoof and placed her one hoof on the strings, Metal Shack picked up the bass and placed it around his body and placed one hoof to hold it up, along with the other to play the strings.

There was a cloud of smoke flowing across the stage as Metal Shack began playing the bass, it sounded like a festival horn at first, he played it for about 10 seconds before the guitar and drums came into effect. Ravestorm popped out of the curtain. The song was still at a slow pace before Ravestorm started to sing.

“Something's tearing me down, and I can't help but feel it's coming from you, she's a gunshot bride, with a trigger cries, I just wonder what we've gotten ourselves into.” He sang as the song began to pick up into speed, the guitar and drums became louder.

“In a trail of fire I know we will be free again, in the end we will be one, in a trail of fire I'll burn before you bury me, set your sights for the sun!” Ravestorm sang as Metal Shack’s bass started to sound electronic, he played for about 30 seconds, the crowd cheered in excitement.

“Mind is willing, soul remains, this woman cannot be saved, from the drawn into the fire.” He sang as Metal Shack played a quick little cheery electronic sound, which made the ponies cheer.

“Mind is willing, Soul remains, this woman cannot be saved, from the drawn into the fire, anything to bring it on home.” Ravestorm sang as Solar Flare began singing with him.

“Bring it on home, bring it on home, bring it on home” He sang as Solar Flare hummed the beat. Metal Shack then brought it back to the electronic beat as he and Ultrasound played for about 30 seconds. They then went back to the original beat.

“Much too weak to jump yourself, Heal the wounds or crack the shell, Lift yourself from once below.” Ravestorm sang as Metal Shack performed a little note.

“Much too weak to jump yourself, Heal the wounds or crack the shell, Lift yourself from once below. Praise the anger and bring it on home.” Ravestorm sang as Solar Flare began humming the beat again. Metal Shack and Ultrasound played a slower but much more rock-ish beat.

“Bring it on home, bring it on home, bring it on home, and bring it on home.” He sang as Solar Flare sung the beat and Ultrasound and Metal Shack played the beat that followed.

“In a trail of fire I know we will be free again, in the end we will be one, in a trail of fire I'll burn before you bury me, set your sights for the sun!” He sang loud as the three ponies played the chorus beat and played their best because the song was about to end soon, the ponies cheered loudly.

“Bring it on home!” He sang for a long note as the others played their finishing beat, the crowd cheered loudly as the song finished. The Nightmare Unicorns smiled as they all waved to the audience, there would be more to come but they were only contracted to perform one song in the Manehatten show. Ravestorm walked back into the curtain as did the others. They all celebrated in the back.

“Dude! That was awesome!” Metal Shack yelled with a smile, the others nodded in agreement.

“I have to admit. Metal Shack did excellent with tuning from Electronic to Rock in many instances, Solar Flare did amazing with playing the guitar and doing those really cool hums, and Ultrasound did amazing on the drums. I am proud of you guys.” Ravestorm said with a smile as the others smiled back at him.

“Thanks Ravestorm.” They all said at the same time.

“Okay, so I have to go. My friend Trixie is performing in Ponyville, and I should go see them. So, can you guys cover for me and tell the fans goodnight. I know that all of us go on stage after the show is done, but can you guys cover for me?” Ravestorm asked.

“Oh sure Rave, we would be happy too.” Solar Flare said with a smile.

“Okay, thanks.” Ravestorm said as he went over and put all of his things in a bag. He put his microphone, the stand for his microphone, and his guitar into a large bag and placed it on his shoulder. He then began to walk out of the curtain, he looked both ways to look for any fanponies that would trample him for an autograph, but they were all still in the audience. He sighed in relief as he snuck over to the chariot and saw that the guards were still there. He smiled as he walked over to the chariot and got into the back seat; he leaned over the seat and paid the guards.

“Where to, sir?” One of the guards asked.

“To Ponyville!” He cheered as the guards prepared their wings and flew up into the air, with Ravestorm and the carriage behind them.

“I will be there soon, Trixie.” He thought with a smile as the guards flew in the direction to Ponyville.