Chapter 1
Special thanks to Cerulean Swirl, Beatrix, Brox-pony and Jeny for your characters and your support.
As Celestia's sun slowly rose out of it's prison of a horizon, it scattered its golden rays across Equestria. I had already risen out of bed for several reasons, one being my annoying habit of not sleeping and the other the tapping of Owilicious on my door. It seemed like Twilight Sparkle wanted me again. Lets just say that was the most... explosive night I had ever had.
I spent the rest of the morning in bed trying to sleep. When I awoke from a fitful slumber it was already noon. I slipped out of bed and clambered down the stairs. The sun glared mercilessly at me once I stepped out of the door.
Wow, Rainbow Dash actually did her job at clearing the skies,
I then checked up on Twilight. A few weeks ago I agreed to be a "test subject', lets just say I was half asleep and had no idea what I agreed to. Now my cases of insomnia could be treated with a trip to Twilight's which was petty good but the only down side would probably be me leaving the friendship castle deformed temporarily or something.
When I got to Twilight she was cooking a late breakfast. Well a late brunch considering the time.
"Twilight did you keep studying, after the atomic bomb, and forget to eat breakfast?" I asked. Twilight glared at me,
"It was NOT an atomic bomb for starters but yes, I did forget!" Twilight's voice sounded stressed and dark circles surrounded her dull eyes.
"Twilight go to bed I will try cook something for Spike and you," Inside I was sighing. Twilight could be such a genius at times and a complete scatter brain the next. Twilight made no reply but trudged to her bed. I took over the pan and started cooking. I was familiar with the kitchen for when I was a foal Twilight was my foal sister while my parents went on holiday. I don't know why she agreed to do so it is a fact that Twilight is not that good with children.
"Morning Twi- I mean Stray Heart," mumbled Spike as he stepped down rubbing his eyes.
"It is just Stray and why do all the pon- I mean beings of this house wake up so late?" I said.
You hypocrite Stray!
Spike sat down at the table still half asleep.
"Hey Spike, why are you not at Rarity's?" I asked.
"Shimmer Jewel said he wanted to be alone with Rarity for the day, can't blame him now that Rarity is finally back from her trip to Canterlot. He said something about wanting to have mother and son time,''
I just nodded hardly understanding what Spike said. I knew that Shimmer Jewel was Spike and Rarity's son who was just a little younger than me. I felt sympathy for him but I also hated him a little. I felt sorry for him because ever since he was little, Rarity was always away. I hated him because he never thought of Spike as his father, to me Spike is like an older brother since he had helped Twilight care for me and it makes me so angry that Shimmer blocks out his dragon half just because he is half dragon.
I handed Spike the fried jewels and poured a glass of milk for him.
"Lets check up on the two together, I am sure you want to see them both!" I said with a smile. Spike looked at me his eyes sparkled with hope that made my heart comforted.
"Yeah, lets,"
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When we reached the door of Rarity's boutique Spike - much to his delight - was greeted with a huge hug from Rarity. I shared the happy moment with the two and pushed out the fierce glare that shot out of Shimmers eyes.
"Hey Mum I am going in to play ponymon," mumbled Shimmer in a gruff and upset voice.
Ponymon? Dude, this kid is spoiled. That game is more than what I earn at Sugar Cube Corner in a month!
"Very well honey. Spikey-wikey and I have a lot of catching up to do!" replied Rarity. Than she turned to me, "Can you go in and play with him please?"
I nodded feebly and walked in after Shimmer. I knocked at the door that was clearly his for it said in bright red;
Typical,
I opened the door and saw Shimmer sat in the middle of a room holding a gamecolt in his hooves. He lifted his head and glared at me.
"Didn't you read the sign you idiot?" he grumbled.
"Must of missed it," I replied and sat beside him. I peered over his shoulder, "Make the dodou use scratch," I said. Shimmer realized that was the suitable move and clicked on it.
BEEP
The wild meowth fainted!
"There I am a complete master at Ponymon!" I said with a grin. I used to play the game as a kid.
Scootaloo leveled up!
"You named your dodou Scootaloo?" I questioned, remembering the amazing stunt pony called Scootaloo faintly.
"Dodou can't fly and when Scootaloo was young she could not fly. Rarity told me so," replied Shimmer in a quiet voice.
Why does that sound kinda cruel?
I glanced at Shimmers room. It was painted a baby blue and the ceiling was scattered with glow in the dark stars. I at first imagined this to be a bit childish for a teenager. I than looked at the ground, it was completely full of rubbish.
That's more like it
I then realized that Shimmer was hiding his face in the game. His face seemed red but I had no idea why. Shimmer had a dark purple (just like Spike) coat. His ears were sprayed with green scales. His eyes were exactly like Rarity's. He had dragon wings that were a bottle green. If I was not a cold and strange pony like I am, I could have been head over heels over such a handsome stallion. But no ideas like that ever swam my mind. I normally shudder at the thought.
"Are you okay with me being here?" I asked. My response was a feeble nod.
When did he get so shy?
I tried to get up a conversation but I am really bad at that sort of thing so I failed. But I eventually persuaded him to come off his game and go outside.
"Rarity! Spike! We are going outside!" I called. All I heard was giggles from Rarity.
Did they bring out the champagne again?
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"So... Shimmer..." I started.
"Yes?"
"Um..."
"Spit it out!"
I was a little surprised at the tone of his voice. But I looked behind Shimmer and saw a gang of "cool" ponies.
He is trying to act cool?
That part of me that hated Shimmer overtook me. But before my strange temper burst I calmed myself down. But my hatred did not disappear.
If I get to angry that might happen... gotta be careful
"Do what you want I am going! I am sure you don't want a girl hanging around a cool guy like you," My words made my tongue curl and it sounded a lot harsher than what I expected it to come out. I glanced at Shimmer, his face slightly shocked. He nodded but his face was unsure.
The ponies in the back nodded. I turned to walk away but before I did I heard Shimmers voice.
"Pfft, girls are so stupid,"
I felt my body spasm with anger.
How dare he...
I turned around and galloped towards him. I flung my hoof towards his face.
SLAP!
I turned around and spread open my wings to take flight.
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I feel... confused somehow.
Wait, who am I?
How am I flying?
Whats my name?
What am I doing here?
My mind had gone completely blank and my wings stopped moving and before I knew it I was spiraling down... down.
What's going on?
I saw a blurry figure of two ponies one blue the other purple and green. The purple and green one seemed familiar but right now that did not matter.
Who ever you are, help me!
Author's Note
I am sorry. You are probably wondering what kinda dung your reading. Yes, I know it is terrible. But I don't give a shiz, to bad! Mwa hahahahahahahahahah!!!!
I just don't know what went wrong! Probably the sudden rush at the end... I just really wanted to finish this in time for my friend.
Also "gamecolt" get it? Gameboy gamecolt?????? OH and ponymon.
*facehoof*
PS. If your confused Stray Heart has a special condition that means when she gets to angry she loses her memory temporarily. It was worse when she was a child. It states in the story that Stray was left at Twilight a lot. The reason is that Stray would lose her memory and her parents took that as an oppurtunity to go on holiday until her memories returned. Terrible parents... glad they dies... DAMN I AM GIVING TO MANY SPOILERS!
Thanks to all the ponies that gave me there oc's to use! Hey CS your in the next chapter!
My eyes snapped open.
Where am I?
A blinding white light made me squint but I could still make out two ponies. My throat felt dry but I still urged out the words,
“Where am I?”
My eyes focused and I saw a handsome purple pony with a green mane and what seemed to be scales on his ears. I faintly remembered him but I could not place my finger on it.
The other pony had a navy blue coat and a lighter blue mane. She wore little sparkly earrings that shined in the sunlight. Her face bore a smile.
“Ah, your awake!” she said. Her voice was silky smooth, like milk in the morning.
“Stray! Are you sure you’re okay? When you suddenly stopped flying it felt like my heart stopped! Your lucky Cerulean Swirl was there to catch you!” the stallion said, his voice was scratchy and his eyes red as if he did not sleep.
Why does this stallion seem to care about me so much?
“Um, I have a question,” I said.
“What is it Stray Heart?” Asked the blue pony named Cerulean Swirl.
“Who are all of you?” I asked. My response was a pair of shocked faces. I lifted myself out of the bed. “Thank you for your hospitality but I must be off to… to… somewhere,” I mumbled as I walked towards the door. Not looking back, I walked out.
This place feels so familiar but I can’t… I just CAN’T remember!
“What is wrong with me?” I mumbled. I glanced at the scenery a saw a normal town bustling with ponies. What surprised me was opposite the bright and colourful town was a dark, murky forest.
The first thing I though was:
The Everfree forest…
Than:
Oh, I have seemingly remembered something
I certain tugging in my heart forced me to scamper into the shadowed forest. The wind blew softly and under the canopy I felt comfortable.
Is this where I belong?
Everything in the forest seemed so much more alive. Even without the colours of the town this place was crawling with hidden life.
Flutter Shy would love this place
Wait, who is Flutter shy?
This place gave off an eerie feeling but it was easy to push away. I spread open my wings, ready to take flight, but winced when they spread out.
“What? Did I break my wing?” I groaned aloud.
I heard rustlings in the bushes and whipped around.
“Who goes there?” I shouted.
“Do not worry young passerby, nothing I do can harm thy,” came a smooth voice.
A zebra in a brown and ragged cloak emerged from out of the bushes.
“My name is Zecora a dweller in this land and it seems you need a helping hand,”
“I need nothing of the sort,” I retorted.
“Need I remind you your wing is broken, your words have no need to be spoken,” she calmly replied.
I glared at her but quickly settled down.
“Can you fix me?” I mumbled and forcefully pulled a smile. Zecora turned away and flicked her tail as a sign to follow. I trotted along no longer admiring the scenery.
We arrived at a shaken up tree decorated with foreign items. As I humbly stepped into the house I took a deep breath, inhaling all the sweet smells.
Zecora beckoned me to sit on a chair made of wood. It looked very old and fragile but once I sat on it stood strong as if it was brand new. Zecora checked my wing and poked it a little. She than wrapped it in a bandage.
“I am afraid young one this is I can do, what did you do slip on the morning dew?” asked Zecora.
“I… can’t remember,” I said hesitantly. “I have seemingly lost my memory,”
Zecora paused before replying. She looked in some old and tattered books. She stopped at a page and scrolled her hoof down the page. She turned to face me.
“Is your name Stray Heart?” She asked.
“Yes,” I replied uncertainly.
“I used to visit you when you were small, it is amazing how now you are so tall. You suffered from a memory loss a lot as a filly, but having it now sounds rather silly. Do not worry for it will come back, just cope with this memory lack.” Zecora simply stated.
She makes it sound like it is a simple thing, this is so confusing!
“Thank you Zecora, I shall go now,” I said pulling that fake smile. And with that I stalked out of the tree.
As I trekked through the undergrowth I quickly realised I was lost. Zecora’s house was nowhere to be seen and the night was creeping closer. The comforting feeling from the trees had vanished and everything glared at me menacingly.
I misplaced my hooves and came crashing down a long, long staircase. When I landed on the harsh ground, a fascinating sight met my eyes. A beautiful crystal tree lay before me. A flourishing light echoed of it. In the centre was a pinkish purple star. On the end of each branch were similar gems. One was an orange apple, a pink butterfly, a purple diamond, a red bolt of lightning and a blue balloon.
Each gem reminded me of someone and when I touched the crystal tree it all came flooding back.
Twilight Sparkle,
Apple Jack
Flutter Shy,
Rarity,
Rainbow Dash,
Pinkie pie!
When I reopened my eyes I was Stray Heart. My memory had come back in a sudden rush as the names of the elements put an unknown courage inside of me.
I looked at the Tree of Harmony. It seemed different for some reason. My mouth gaped open when I realised what it was.
The gems had changed!
Replacing the star was a heart. The branches now had a star, a flame, a plant (a nettle I think), a book and a quill. All the gems were dull and grey as if their power had not been awoken.
They probably haven’t
Suddenly I strange voice spoke in my mind.
“Ink Blot
Dusty Ash,
Cerulean Swirl,
Nettle,
Shimmer Jewel,
Stray Heart.”
A blue mist swirled out of the tree. It took a form that was hard to make out at first but cleared quickly. The form split in two and they suddenly focused. They both looked identical except one had red eyes and a black ear on it’s left ear whereas the other had blue eyes and a black ear on it’s left ear. Both cats were a silky white and they both had black paws and a black tipped tail.
The one with red eyes glared at me than bounced off. The other one stayed and smiled patiently at me. She padded towards me and whispered in my ear, her voice was definitely the one that said the names. And the word she said was “new”.
She than disappeared but I could still feel her presence. A sudden sleepiness overwhelmed me and I dropped down limply and fell asleep.
Author's Note
Have not checked. This is sorta a raw. Feel free to point out mistakes!
