Battle Born

After he arrived at Sweet Apple Acres, he knocks on the barn door. Applejack opens it, but seeing Darkened Hallow, she is quick to attempt to close the door.

But Darkened Hallow is quick enough to grab the door.

"Not so fast, lovely Applejack. I need to have a word with you." Said Darkened Hallow with a slick grin.

"Uh, sure, what do you need?" Said Applejack in a nervous manner.

"All I wanted to say… was…"
Darkened Hallow then grabbed Applejack in a harsh manner and threw her to the wall.

"You don't play with me. Unless you want me to personally burn down your precious family farm. I don't care who you are, I don't care if you think you're strong, because you know what? I'm better than you. Hell, my hoof could pierce through you faster than you can say splat. So don't play with me, Applejack. Same goes for Pinkie Pie, Rarity, everyone. I can be nicer than Celestia herself, but get on my bad side, and I'll be your worst nightmare. Keep that in mind."

As Darkened Hallow leaves the barn, he hears Applejack mumble to herself, "Just you wait till Rainbow Dash and the others hear about this."

Hearing Rainbow Dash's name, Darkened Hallow turns back around;
"She won't believe you. I'm a nice 'lil pegasus in her eyes. As for you five, we'll just have to wait and see."

He then spits on the ground and leaves the barn.

As he leaves to find Rainbow Dash, Darkened Hallow has a distant memory of the past. Remembering his little girl; remembering how she was led astray.

Darkened Hallow cringes, and moves along.

"I'll find the ones who hurt you, I swear."

He then hears Rainbow Dash's voice; "Who are you talking to?"

Darkened Hallow quickly turns around and faces her. "Um, nobody."

"Then why are y-"

"Look, I had a troubled past, alright? I had a daughter and things happened. I don't want to talk about it."

"Can you at least tell me her name?" Asked Rainbow Dash

"Her name was Night Rose." Answered Darkened Hallow

"She was pure white. She had a long, gracious blue mane and tail. Her eyes were a darkish orange. She was beautiful. But god knows where she is now," said Darkened Hallow in a depressed manner.

"How come?" Asked the very curious Rainbow Dash.

"There were two others involved in this. White Flame and Shadow Fang. White Flame was a unicorn like Night Rose, and Shadow Fang was a pegasus like both of us. Night Rose really really liked White Flame. But White Flame and Shadow Fang already had a thing going on. Now if there's something you should know about Night Rose, she is very emotional. This caused her to go through a period of hysteria. You don't want to know what she did. Anyway, she escaped here and is in hiding. My beloved wife, before she died, told me that White Flame followed her. And I want to find him and make him pay."

"How did your wife d-" began Rainbow Dash. "Night Rose?"

Darkened Hallow nodded, but not without shedding a tear.

Rainbow Dash noticed his sadness, and sighed. She then unexpectedly rubbed her nose gently against his, and smiles.

Darkened Hallow blushes, and smiles.

"Thanks for that. It really made me feel better."

He then moves closer and closer to Rainbow Dash, just a few inches away from kissing eachother, when he suddenly remembers a similar memory with his wife.

He pulls back, and frowns.

"I uh… I'm sorry… I'm not exactly ready for one of these things again, you know?"

Rainbow Dash blushes deeply and says, "I um.. yeah that's okay. I understand."

They walk the rest of their little trip in awkward silence, when they suddenly bump into the rest of the Mane Six.

"Look, sugarcubes! It's him!" Applejack exclaimed.

"Hey! I don't know what you think you're doing threatening my friend like that, but you better stop!" yelled Pinkie Pie.

Rainbow Dash quickly intervened; "I don't know what's going on, but don't ever talk to him like that! He's an amazing friend, so if you don't like him then go screw around somewhere else!"

The group just stared at Rainbow Dash in silence.

"Alright girls, you heard her. Let's go somewhere else," Twilight Sparkle said.

As they all left, Darkened Hallow just stood there. "Rainbow Dash..."

"No it's okay. They aren't real friends if they treat some pony like that. Especially a sweet one like you," Rainbow Dash interjected.

"Well, I'm not exactly as sweet as you say I am…" Darkened Hallow trailed off.

"Don't be stupid. You're one of the sweetest ponies I know." Rainbow Dash said, smiling.

Then she leaned over, kissed Darkened Hallow on the cheek, and then walked away, saying; "We should hang out together more, I'd really enjoy your company."

Darkened Hallow slightly grinned and whispered to himself;
"I think White Flame and Night Rose can wait."