Lamention of a Bodiless Soul

Keep your face always toward the sunshine -

and shadows will fall behind you.

Walt Whitman

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So being given the evil eye from a "goddess" of sorts...scratch that, being stared down by any immortal, all powerful being; God, Allah, Zues, Odin whomever. All fear and authority are rendered moot when (A Gory Demise-Creature Feature) is playing. Or possible made worse.

We all fall down! myself gleefully sung along. I just nodded my head along.

"What is this atrocious ruckus?" Questioned Rarity.

"Music." I stated.

"That abomination to the arts is not music." She responded. A clearing throat drew away the marshmallows attention. Princess Celestia raised a brow, it arching perfectly. She shot my tablet a few glancing looks. Did she want me to turn it off? I held out a hoof making a bring here gesture. Narrowing eyes threateningly, she bathed my device in golden light floating it into my golden prison.

ha! In another world and already in jail! You have now become an official Charlton. Charlton being my mothers side of the family. Balancing the device upon my inky hoof, I flipped the cover open revealing my locked screen.

Frolicking arcoss the wallpaper was a Sandshrew, floating some pixels away was a Haunter, and sleeping its fat ass in a corner was a Snorelax. Blocking the other side of the tablet was the play bar. Gently tapping the pause button I only suceeded in making soft clicking noises.

You have no skin nor body heat dummy. Next solution then. Pointing a hoof to the side I pressed the volume bar about five times till the song was no longer heard. Clicking the lock button next I was greeted to a black reflective screen and the first look at myself. First off, I had no pupils so it was just forever whiteness surrounded by blackness I was rather large but surprisingly lithe frame compared to my own body.

It went to your fat ass flank! will these voices ever stop!? Anyways my mane or lack there of was nappy and curly about a good three four inches though the side burns were still good. Suddenly I found my device floated from my. Hoof, floating away in a light lavender aura. Following its path it ended up in front of Twilight Sparkle. Examining it she looked back to my imprisoned form.

"I heard you call this a tablet, though this...device resembles no sort of tome I have ever come across. may you enlighten me upon the purpose of this instrument?" She was calm and leveled headed about it, but on the inside she was more than thrilled to study, I certainly could explain it.

Where's the fun in making it easy? True.

"And why should I explain? you dropped me back in the well!" I gave my best glare and tried to keep from Laughing. She blushed.

"Well your a Shadow Pony, and I've read-"

"Just cause you read something In a book doesn't mean the information is factual." I countered. "If I had read unicorns were the symbol of kindness and purity amongst any equestrian species then 'poof' you drop my murky butt back in a well, what does that say about the first quality?"

"That has nothing to do with-"

"What does that say!?" I yelled. Suddenly I felt my space shrink again compressing me into a tighter space. My eye shifted around to find Celestia's horn glowing with golden aura.

Plead!! myself whined. I'm becoming a Beach ball.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm SORRY! Please Stop!!" Rapidly expanded the bubble dropped me harshly to the floor. "Take a joke!"

"This is no time to joke." Celestia spoke. Her tone said 'joke and you die.' Leaning away from her I chuckled, softly nodding obediently.

"I Understand." I say lowly, unwilling to make eye contact. This sucked horribly. Its like dealing with my grandmother.

except this one can incinerate you. Me informed.

the old ones gone think she can replace her?

Grandma Celest? Foaly questioned.

"You being adopted by my sister is one thing, to be related to you directly is...undesirable." The Princess commented. Fucking psychics. I could tell the mares were confused on the statment.

"Um... If I may ask... what does your Cutie mark mean?" fluttershy asked. Her voice higher than the last time she spoke to me, actually audible.

5...4...3...2...

"Cutie Mark?" She nods the others obviously hadn't noticed cause now their all starting to stare. with as little space I was allowed, lifted my left hind leg and craned my head also. It was a duck, a Mallard to be precise.

family crest? Weird. The body was almost an upside down crescent moon, one wing was folded above it. Its head bent under it examining the other wing. This wing was possible why Fluttershy questioned it, the wing was partially extended, Inside(stabbing) said wing were three pin needles.

"Wha' in tarnation does it stan' for?" Applejack interrogated.

Masochist?Taxidermist? Triple threat?! How about Three way!! Myself cheered. ugh.

"I'm not sure." They all pretty much gasped at my statement, even Celestia seemed off put by my reply.

"How could you not know? That doesn't make since?" Rainbow objected. The others nodded. A quick knock was the only warning as a door flew open.

"Tia I hope you and shade are-" as the Princess of the Night entered the library, Luna was welcomed to the sight of Me trapped in a golden bubble in(humane/ponane?) surrounded by the mares plus one Princess of the Sun. Moon mama didn't look happy.

"Tia why is he in an entrapment spell?" She asked calmly, face neutral, not a single emotion betrayed. The six 'normal' mares moved out of the way rather quickly while I was stuck in place between the goddesses. Celestia put on a softer face.

"Luna I only wished to understand his motivations for being here, I only wanted to find out if he was a threat to my little ponies or you." She finished. So much love placed in her words, I felt ill all of a sudden.

"I know where your coming from Tia, but he's not a threat!" So much trust in me. "And I'm sure he's willing to prove it." Excuse me?

"If that is the case then I would like him stay under the supervision and care of the elements." Was the recommendation of her royal highness.

"Of course." Luna agreed.

"What, No!?" I refused.

We stared at each other for what seemed like eternity. From the corner of my eyeball, Celestia appeared abit pleased.

Bitch.

The smile faded. Luna looked into my eyes saddened.

"Why not? When this matter was discussed between the two of us you were all too happy withe the idea. What has changed?" I shuffled behind my golden prison, safe to voice my opion without dire-...Celestia brought the barrier down. Bitch. Now stuck shuffling in the direct open I couldn't speak. She stepped forward, I stepped back. My inking surface tingled from her stern glare. "Why?" She demanded.

"...I've...never stayed with...any um...mare before that wasn't...related to me...before." I tried to piece my sentence in a form that didn't demonize me.

Why? is it cause you-

'Hush dammit!' Luna's face went from miffed to confused.

"But thee was to live with me in the castle. Why-"

"You allowed me to call and claim you as my mother; However, they-" I directed My hoof to the six "have no familial ties to me, in title or blood." I ended it at then, my point made.

"Well shucks, iffin' thats the case you can think of us as kin, sisters even." The cowmare suggested. They all huddled together, creating a perfect picture. While I was considering that option...

Wait! Lets review what sisters have brought you. Me insisted. Images of memories screen past my minds eye: broken finger, pushed from a balcony, nearly drowned, mummified for hours, stabbed(hair clip), electrocuted, buri-

We get it thank you! shaking my head I refocused at the moment at hand. While they weren't my own siblings and therefore not as violent! Some of those things were accidents. My luck just kind of sucks. A light feathery feeling passes through my spine. I flinched away finding Rainbow Dash next to me snickering.

"No, not sisters." I firmly stated.  They all seemed to deflate, Pinkie more so than the rest. Luna gave me a disappointed look. I hate feeling bad. Note to self-

Yes? I hesitate amount.

'Learn to shut off empathy.' I felt a mental nod.

"Though I supposed-" I continued. "I'm in need of some close acquaintances." Well not as optimistic they did brighten. Luna gave me a wide bright smile. Celestia didn't seem so please. Works for me. Luna gave me a huge hug, which if I wasn't squishy and boneless, might have suffocated me.

"Oooh, I'm so pleased to hear your willing to try!" Her hug tightened. "I'm going to be busy with royal duties, but I will attempt to see you." Now an actual discomfort started settling. Releasing me she looked into my eyes, a whole slew of emotions displayed in them. Unlike the other times I couldn't feel what they were. My guess from the ever present smile upon her face, she was happy.

"Alright my ponies," Celestia interjected. Now I could feel the red hot hate from her, the motherly voice and smile couldn't distract me from that. "Me and Luna must be off." Whining like immature children they filed out, Twilight I assume to see Celestia off. My 'Mother' gave a last look before leaving. Celestia was the last out. Stopping once, she gazed harshly at me.

"Harm my sister or my little ponies Shade, and you will be the first I banish into the sun." She threatened. Power oozed around her, rage shined like the morning sun's rays. All of it directed at me.

"Could you? It seems I'm in a need of a darker tan than PITCH BLACK!" I retorted. her horn blazed before a cry of "TIA!" captured her attention. Leveling me one more look, she left.

"Bring it bitch, I like a challenge." I whispered. the creaking of stairs drew my attention. At the top of the case was a dragon, dressed as a dragon. Strange but I'll bite. the dragon rubbed at his eye's.

"What's going on?" Observing the library he finally took notice of my Inky form. He took several moments before speaking. "Thats a cool costume!" he said.

"This isn't a costume." I replied.

"Yeah right, your telling me your a shadow pony?" he chuckled a bit.

"Yes." The dragon froze. I try to put on a menacing presence. "I've come to devour you, if you dont mind?" He didn't speak, he didn't breathe, he didn't even blink. Only stared.he was like that for two minutes before falling unconscious from lack of oxygen. singing to my self I walked to a door I assumed was the basement door.

"When there's something strange, in your library, guess who is?"

Shaded Geist! humming merrily, Me sent a rather important thought my way. Twilight still has my tablet and my backpack and things are located inside me.

Sleep now, indigestion later

Seconded.

Fine, Night.

Opening up the door, I walked inside becoming. One with the darkness closing the door behind.

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...The hell am!? I can't (CRASH)Shit!

Screw this body.

I want my old one.