The Rising Shadow

Chapter 9

Introductions

It suddenly hit me that I had no change of clothes I turned to the six mares who were staring at me and asked “um.. Excuse me do you know where I can find pajamas to sleep in?” the white unicorn gasped and gladly decided to make me some for me It did kind get awkward when she tried to pull down my pants but I stopped her before she could lower them. She thought nothing of it and left the room. Leaving another awkward moment of silence. I turned and headed to the bed and stood to the edge of the bed and started taking my gear of my gauntlets utility belt and other things until all I had was the shirt and pants (last parts of the suit) on. And the I sat on the bed looking back at the remaining mares in the room to break the silence I said “listen I don’t think we’ve had time to introduce ourselves and kind of got off the wrong way I guess I’ll go first you may have heard your princess call me shadow but really that’s just my stage name my real name is James Miller who are you”

the purple pony spoke first with a rather inquisitive look on her face but with a smile” my name is Twilight Sparkle I’d really like to know more about you could I document on you?” oh joy, I thought tomorrow is going to be a blast, I sarcastically said in my head.

An orange pony came up to me and said “my name is Apple Jack owner of sweet apple acres best apples in equestria” she said with a strong southern accent which also reminded me of that one pony I talked to earlier what was her name again... oh Apple Bloom. I then asked “you wouldn't happen to be related to Apple Bloom would you?” her eyes widened and she started to get suspicious "how did you know that and how do you know her" I answered back “ you both have a strong accent and 2 I saved her and taught some bullies a lesson” she smiled back and said thank you I replied back "hey no problem".

Then the pink one came next She got in my face I tried to look the other way but her eyes followed mine there was also a hint of cotton candy emanating from her “Cotton candy?, Oh you must smell my new shampoo"(i didn't catch that at first) well that expla... WAIT WHAT HOW DID YOU? ”"she moved on as if not hearing a word of what I just said she then introduced herself "I'm pinky pie renowned party thrower extraordinaire" (keep your eyes on this one James I believe she can read minds) she grinned and then walked back and pushed a rather umm... How should I put this, oh, a very petrified pony in front of me

. she spoke in a whisper “um… I’m fluttershy”(she said quietly) “buttered pie?” excuse me one more time as I put my hand over my ear she spoke again ”I’m… fluttershy” that time I heard it “oh, your name is fluttershy, well that’s a nice name”

the last one that came was the blue Pegasus” I'M rainbow dash fastest flier in all of equestria” she said with the obvious seance she bragged, I smiled "well then how about a race to prove that as soon as I get my plane fixed well see whose faster” she smiled and said “you’re on” at that moment the white unicorn came in with a two piece pajama set it was hard to see but when she brought it closer it was a blue striped pajamas she levitated to me I then looked around and saw a door I thought it was the bathroom I walked in not before locking the door first I know they meant well but were very curios.

I took off my suit and tried on the pj’s they fit perfectly and felt very nice and soft I unlocked the door and walked to the white pony first “I’m sorry I never got your name I’m James Miller” the white pony then said “ my name is rarity owner and operator of carousel boutique” I replied “ you did a outstanding job on these pajamas could I drop by and see if I can get some more clothes?” she nodded and eyes widened in excitement and said “yes of course I have so many ideas” I then turned to the rest of the ponies and said “I’ve had fun but its late I’m going to turn in now so see you in the morning” Twilight turned around and asked “ would you mind if I stayed I’ve never seen anything like you before and would like to get to know  more about how you sleep ...” at this point I was too tired to say no so I said yes “but no funny stuff OK” she nodded. I got on the bed and immediately was amazed how comfy the bed was, temprepedic eat your heart out I thought to myself. only one thing was missing I went to the window and opened it slightly just to get a cool breeze from the night air and went back to the bed having no issue relaxing and then falling asleep.

I began to have a nightmare the same one I had when I was five but different mom dad and Dave where all standing in the fire I had my suit on and I wanted to save them all but as soon as I got within arm’s length debris came falling above me and then the dream ended and  I woke up in a cold sweat breathing heavily, I then noticed the purple unicorn twilight's hoof around me she trusted me enough to sleep in the same bed only hours ago did she chase me and gave me a death stare. She really trusted me I turned around onto my other side and saw her with a pen and note book and was sleeping like angle disregarding the quiet snores here and there and she was compassionate enough company me she must have felt sorry for me because I was the only thing in equestria that wasnt a pony (I was lonely it was true) she was loving, caring, and…innocent

I thought as a tear rolled down my eye could it be that my dream meant twilight would die too… NO, I couldn’t let that happen. Twilight had her hoof around me I gently removed it around my neck and got out of bed and went to go get changed. As soon as I got suited up and had everything on me I head to the window stood on the railing and jumped off.