Angel Graces Notebook

Angel could hardly believe her eyes. Her friend, Shade, had invited her over to show her something. She wasn’t sure what she had been expecting, but it wasn’t this. He was wearing a skin tight navy suit. On his hands, and feet, as well as his head and a triangle on his chest, the material was black, separated by jagged yellow lines. His eyes were concealed by green goggles, the tops angled down to give an angry look.

“What do you think, my Angel?” he asked, turning around to give her a better look at him.

Angel shook her head, disbelieving. “What is it?”

“The future.” He said. “You’ve heard of Nightmare Moon, yes?”

Angel nodded. “Yeah, isn’t she in hiding?”

He smiled, lifting the goggles. His once brown eyes were now a glowing turquoise. “She is gathering a following of loyal servants…”

Angel took a deep breath. “S-so why are you telling me?” she asked.

Shade smiled and opened the box next to him, pulling out an outfit much like his own. “I want you to join us.”

Angel shook her head quickly. “I…I don’t-“

“Come on, Angel…” he prodded, an odd smile on his face. “Just try it.”

She backed away from him, frightened now. Shade vanished in a puff of smoke, appearing behind her.

“Shh, shh now…just relax…” he said, stroking her temple. “just try it…”

Angel stopped, feeling light-headed suddenly. “Just try it…?” she asked, as he began helping her out of her clothes.

“Yes, that’s right, my dear Angel…” he whispered in her ear as the last of her clothing dropped to the floor, leaving her naked. He held up the suit, and Angel stepped into it, half in a daze.

“Welcome to the Shadowbolts, Angel Grace.” He said, pulling the suit tight against her and zipping up the back. The suit felt warm against her skin, and as he pulled the hood over her head, seemed to fill her with…something.

“W-what?” she murmured, holding her head.

“Don’t fight it. Become one of us.” Shade said softly. “You’re a Shadowbolt now…”

Angel gasped out lightly as the darkness poured into her, dropping to her knees. It crashed over her like a wave, and she began to realize the suit was more than a simple suit. It almost seemed to be alive, the way it bonded to her. Pony and suit were one, and both served the Queen together.

Angel stood up straighter as Shade slipped the googles over her glowing turquoise eyes. Taking her hand, he turned her around and pulled her close with a smile. “I knew you’d love it, my dear fallen angel. We’ll do great things together, in the name of Nightmare Moon…”

The two embraced, and Angel looked up at Shade, nodding. “I can hardly wait.”