The following is an Fan Fiction of an OC Pony. If you don't like OC Pony stories, please don't read any farther. I would also like to add a disclaimer, This is my first Fan Fiction. I have read the rules and guidelines, but it still might contain spelling errors and/or poor dialog. I hope you understand, Thank you and have fun reading.

Deep inside Changeling Territory, three familiar figures stand in darkness of an old tomb. "Who called upon me for their aid?" The first familiar figure said. It was The Queen of the Changelings Chrysalis. She stood with a royal pose with two Changeling Guards. "Yes I would like to shake the hoof of the fine fellow to set me free from that horrible stone prison." The second figure to say such a quote was Discord the Master of Chaos. "Yes, I would also like to reward such a fine pony, now I can plot to regain my cryssstal kingdom." The last figure to emerge from the dark was King Sombra, The ex ruler of The Crystal Empire. "Your question shall be answered my evil companions." A mare's voice said from the dark. They looked toward the direction of the voice to see a skeleton of a mare that was engulfed by a green ghostly flame.

"Who are you to call upon me on a busy occasion of scheming." Queen Chrysalis said in a nastily bitter tone. "Watch your tongue you pathetic Queen! Correct if Im mistaken, but weren't you defeated by the very food you feed off of?" The ghostly mare said in a booming voice. Queen Chrysalis for the first time backed down from such an insult. "I am Mephila the Goddess of the dead and darkness. I called you all here for one reason, to take control over Equestria." Mephila said in a softer, but demonic tone. "Both me and Miss Changeling Queen over here tried, but with those nosey ponies of Ponyville keep stepping in our way." Discord said "Also their bratty little dragon!" King Sombra said with a hiss. "Not to mention they weld the Elements of Harmony." Queen Chrysalis said in a sad tone. "Ah, but with me on your side the elements will be nothing, but mere trinkets." Mephila said as she began to use the shadows to form flesh around her bones. "But how?" Discord questioned. "My blessing and magic can protect you. I am a Goddess of vast power and knowledge. I know things Celestia wish she knew ahead if time." Mephila said. Mephila was now in here true form, a Celestia sized dark coated mare with armor that covered her body and had green ghostly eyes. "Pishposh! I am the Master of Chaos and I never even heard of you!" Discord said in a loud tone. "That's because you were just a youngling while I battled with the Titans to gain control of my power! You mismatched Sprite!" Mephila said with another wave of sound. "I would as least like to see a demonstration of your so called power." King Sombra said. Mephila answered his challenge with a jolt of magic that began taking the life forces from the villains. Luckily she didn't take all of their energy. She needed them alive after all. "Do you believe me now!" She shouted in a ghostly tone. They all nodded their heads in understanding and were willing to obey her command. "Now we can began our plans, luckily for you three you'll be getting to take a swing at those fillies that stood in your way." Mephila said before letting out a dark and evil laugh.

Meanwhile in Ponyville, Twilight and Spike were doing chores around their home The Golden Oak Library. "Whew. What a day, I can't believe we got all of the chores done." Twilight said in a tried tone. "Ya, I just can't wait to get back outside and meet up with our friends." Spike said while look at the clock, it was almost lunchtime for the both of them. Suddenly the door flew opened and Pinkie Pie barged in with fear in her eyes. "Hey Pinkie Pie what's wrong?" Spike asked while setting a stack of books down. "Haven't you heard?" Pinkie Pie shouted. "Heard what?" Twilight asked. "A new pony is coming to stay in Ponyville." Pinkie Pie stressed. "So aren't you going to greet the pony?" Twilight questioned. Pinkie shook her head rapidly then said "No. My Pinkie Sense went crazy when I tried to greet him. My inter body twitched and itched and shook." "What does that mean?" Spike said almost afraid to ask. "I don't know never felt like this before." Pinkie said rapidly while still shaking. Twilight looked at her with a disappointed face and said "Haven't you learned from our last lesson when we met Zecora? Never judge a pony til you met them." Twilight said while heading for the door. "Where are you going?" Pinkie asked. "I'm going to meet this stallion with or without you and greet him properly." Twilight said in a firm tone then stooped out. "Wait up!!" Both Pinkie and Spike yelled.

In the middle of the town, every pony shut their doors and closed their windows. The town seemed empty, except for one pony walking his way slowly through it all. He was a black stallion with blood red eyes and a angry frown upon his face. He was pulling a cart full of his belongings. "Excuse me sir!" A voice said behind him, it was Twilight rushing up to greet the stallion. "Hello! I'm Twilight Sparkle, I'm the local librarian here in Ponyville and I wanted to personally. Welcome you to our town." Twilight said with a smile that squeaked. "Thanks for the welcome, but I have to move into my new house." The stallion said with a low dark tone. "Well, do you need any help?" Twilight asked. "Twilight!" A voice called out. It was Spike trying to catch up, but was stopped at the site of the stallion. He quivered in fear and hid behind Twilight. "Spiiiiiiike. Your being rude." Twilight whispered to Spike. "It's ok, that's everyone's reaction to me. I'll just be going." The stallion said while walking away from the two. "What's wrong with you!?" Twilight scowled. "I'm sorry it's just I was scared by his appearance." Spike said. "I swear you and everyone around hear are so superstitious! He may seem scary, but I bet he is just lonely." Twilight said firmly. Spike hung his head, "What I miss?" Pinkie Pie asked while trotting up slowly. Twilight just stared down Pinkie Pie and walked after the stallion.

Meanwhile Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Apple Jack, and Fluttershy were walking their way to Ponyville to meet with Twilight. "I can't wait for a lunch with all of your friends." Rarity said. "Yeah it's been awhile since well all sat down to have a good meal." Applejack added. "Can we hurry I'm starving!" Rainbow Dash said. "But I can't run as fast as you girls." Fluttershy said in her soft shy voice. "It's...." Before Rarity could comfort Fluttershy, They all stopped and stared at the black stallion pulling the cart. They moved out of the way to let him past. "Who's the angry stallion?" Rarity asked in a whisper. "I don't know he must be new in town." Applejack replied softly. "Hey girls." Twilight said interrupting their conversation. "Did you see where a black stallion went?" Twilight said. They all pointed to the opposite direction of Ponyville. "It looked like he was heading for that old creepy house just out side of Ponyville." Rainbow Dash said. "Thanks. Im going to help him move in, see you girls at lunch." Twilight said while running off after the stallion. "You girls go on, I want to keep an eye on Twi." Applejack said while trotting after Twilight.

At the end of the road, the stallion took one look at the place and began unpack his things from the wagon. "Hey, wait." Twilight said while out of breath. "I want to help and I'm sorry for how Spike acted." "It's ok really, I guess I could use some help." The stallion said with the same angry expression. Twilight didn't question his expression and began unpacking items from the cart. When Applejack appeared, "Ah, it's good your here Applejack. I want you to meet my new friend...." Twilight stopped herself, realizing she never got his name. "The name's Shadow Knight." The stallion said. "Shadow Knight this is Applejack." Twilight said. "Please to meet you." the stallion said while holding out a hoof. "Umm hello." Applejack said with an awkward smile. "You think you can help out a bit before heading back into town?" Twilight asked. "Umm, sure." Applejack said. Shadow Knight told both Applejack and Twilight where everything goes, but he did most of the heavy lifting. "What's this?" Twilight said while holding up a box with strange markings. "That's were I keep my old medals." Shadow Knight said. "You were a solider?" Applejack asked. "Well a knight, but yes." Shadow Knight said. "Wow, may we see them?" Twilight asked. "Umm I can't ,but I can tell you how I earned some of them. After we are finished." Shadow Knight said.

After unpacking everything from the cart, they all sat down to rest for a moment. "Thank you for all your help." Shadow Knight said. "Your welcome. Hey we are heading into town to grab a bite to eat. You want to tell us your adventures along the way?" Twilight asked. Shadow Knight was hesitant at first, but finally said, "I guess I could eat." Shadow Knight replied. They all walked out of the house and headed for town. "So how did you become a knight?" Applejack asked. "Well, it began when I was a guard trainee under Sir Whirlwind. He saw greatness in me and took me under his wing to train me as a knight. He was tough on me and kept pushing me every step of the way. After two long decades of training, I was symbolized as a Recruit, I went on quests with random groups of soldiers and guards. Each mission was harder than the last. I revived a medal for bravery, loyalty, honor to the core. But the turn of the worst happened when I received my title and the medal of a knight. Sir Whirlwind and I were leading a platoon of rookie soldiers to a know siting of changelings. Our mission was to clear them out and take out their general Minxver. They ambushed us and submit us to torture, I saw Sir Whirlwind die before me, along with the troops. I was next, until I escaped and began hunting each and every changeling down til. I found Minxver and made him suffer. I came back to Cantorlot to tell the tale. I was rewarded my title as Shadow Knight of the Dark and received a medal in returning the bodies of the fallen." Shadow Knight hung his head low to pounder on those days of war. While Applejack and Twilight were amazed, surprised and sorrowful for Shadow Knight. "What you did was good Shadow Knight." Twilight said with a half smile. "I just wish I could say the same." was his only reply.

After a good half mile; Twilight, Applejack, and Shadow Knight arrived at The Ponyville Café. Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Spike; were there waiting for them. "Hey guys!" Twilight greeted, but they were unsure what to do. Applejack cleared the silence with, "Im starving lets dig in y'all." Everyone being finding a spot in a big booth. Shadow Knight was not only hesitant, but also was accidentally singled out. "Here you can take my spot." Spike said while hoping out and grabbing a chair. "Thank you Spike." Shadow said. "No problem." Spike said. Twilight gave an approval smile to Spike. Shadow was now sitting in between Twilight and Rainbow Dash. Everyone was quietly looking at their menus; when Rainbow broke the silence, "So Mr...." "Shadow Knight." Shadow Knight answered in a more relaxed tone. "Right, what brings you to Ponyville?" Rainbow asked. "Peace and quite mostly. I just want get away from all the big cities and loud noises. This just seemed like a perfect place to retire." Shadow Knight answered. "Retire? From what prey tell?" Rarity asked kindly. "Well I was a knight. I took on the missions the most bravest of guards turn down." Shadow Knight replied. "Wow. Sounds like you had a lot of adventures." Rainbow Dash said "Yes several, I recused ponies and fought thousands upon thousands of beasts. Not because it was my job, but to protect Equestria from horrible wars." Shadow Knight added. "Oh wow,that's amazing." Fluttershy said. The more Shadow Knight talked about his knighthood. The more the girls and Spike were interested in Shadow Knight.

After their lunch the group separated, and went on with their busy day. Except for Rainbow Dash, she walked with Shadow Knight to get more information on being a knight. "Wow, the battles you been through and the victories you had. You must tell how to you became a knight." Rainbow Dash pleaded. "We first of all, I had to go through boot camp just like every pony else. When it comes to knights they only picked the best of the best. I was surprised they picked me when I preformed so badly." Shadow Knight said. "Must of been really hard ?"Rainbow questioned. "Yep. You know, you remind me of a knight named Starchaser. She was the fastest flyer out of all the knights and was as loyal as a knight can get." Shadow Knight said. "Really? That's cool." Rainbow Dash said in amazement. "It really amazed me how she flew even in heavy armor." Shadow said while remembering those days. "I want to be a knight." Rainbow said breaking Shadow's day dreaming state of mind. "Well I can't make you a knight, it's against the rules." Shadow said. "Oh..." Rainbow said while lowering her head. "But I can still train you like one." Shadow Knight said. Rainbow perked up and hugged Shadow Knight. "Thank you so much. I won't let you down." Rainbow Dash said. "Good, make sure to be here tomorrow at the crack of dawn." Shadow added. "Yes sir." Rainbow said while saluting, then flew off back to Ponyville.

Meanwhile back at The Golden Oak Library, Twilight had just finish taking a bath and now was getting ready for bed. "I have got to say, Shadow Knights isn't a bad guy. He just looks scary." Spike said. "Told you, we just need to be more open with new ponies." Twilight said. "Well, I hope he has a nice stay here, a war hero like him needs all the rest he can get." Spike said with a sleepy yawn. "Me too, I also hope he finds peace with himself, I mean I couldn't even think what I do without my friends." Twilight said while walking to bed. "I sure he will, whelp goodnight Twilight." Spike said while covering himself up. "Goodnight Spike." Twilight said in a sad voice. Back at Shadow Knight's house, Shadow had just finished polishing his sword and armor from his knight adventures. The armor had a couple for scratches here and there, but no other damage it was black with red detailed lines. His helm wasn't like a guard's helmet. It was a full face covering helm with eye holes that would make even the nicest of ponies look scary. His sword was long, battered, and chipped. It had a black handle with his name on it, the design was dragon like to say the least. He placed the equipment back on his display went to bed dreaming of the good old days.....to be continued.

Author's Note

More to be posted soon. Please comment, I mean if you don't mind. I'd love to receive tips and constructive criticism. Thanks for reading. :)