//-------------------------------------------------------// Crystal Apprentice -by Sad Story- //-------------------------------------------------------// //-------------------------------------------------------// Prelude. Crystal Apprentice //-------------------------------------------------------// Prelude. Crystal Apprentice Crystal Apprentice Prelude. Crystal Apprentice. A pink alicorn with a multi-colored mane and tail shot up in her bed, gasping for breath, her eyes wide. The white unicorn stallion with a blue mane and tail sleeping beside her immediately rose to check on her. "Cadence?" He asked. "What's wrong?" "I feel her…" Cadence whispered, her eyes still wide but her breathing starting to slow down. "Feel her who?" The stallion asked. "My apprentice, Shining Armor!" Cadence cheered. "Apprentice?" He asked. "Yes. Aunt Celestia has Twilight, and Aunt Luna has Treble." Cadence said. "Now I will finally have my own apprentice." "Should I contact Princess Celestia and Princess Luna?" Shining Armor asked, still concerned for his mate. "Yeah, yeah…" Cadence waved him off, deep in thought. Shining Armor looked at Cadence once more before leaving to summon the two princesses. "Sad Story…" Cadence whispered. //-------------------------------------------------------// Chapter 1. Sad Story //-------------------------------------------------------// Chapter 1. Sad Story Chapter 1. Sad Story A young black and white stallion poked his head through the heavy red curtains covering the back stage of a grand music hall. "Ms. Sad Story, you're on in five," He said to the young, light yellow pegasus mare behind it. She had a light sea foam green mane and tail, both falling in loose waves cascading down to the ground. She was wearing a dark red dress, outlined in black, with black shoes on. "Thank you Sound Check," The mare said, her red eyes turning to look at the stallion. "No problem," Sound Check said with a smile on his face. Sad Story took a deep breath. "Okay Sad… just another routine concert. Don't worry about having a princess in the crowd…" she muttered to herself. "Nothing will go wrong." Sad walks out, her mane shining in the stage light as she made her way over the stage, her cutie mark barely peeking out from under the hem of her dress, the red circle with a music note in it vines spiraling out from the circle in a graceful way captivating the audience. "Hello every pony! I hope you're ready for tonight's concert!" She spoke into her headset, a smile on her face. "We have some special ponies in the audience tonight!" The ponies in the crowd cheered happily as Sad's gaze landed on the purple princess of friendship, feeling the jitters once again. 'You can do this!' She thought before queuing the music. "Pictures in my pocket All faded from the wash I can barely just make out your face Food you saved for later in my refrigerator It's been too long since later never came I know one day eventually Yeah I know one day I'll have to let it all go But I keep it just in case Yeah I keep it just in case In case you don't find what you're looking for In case you're missing what you had before In case you change your mind I'll be waiting here In case you just want to come home Strong enough to leave you But weak enough to need you Filly enough to let you walk away I took that dirty jacket From the trash right where you left it Cause i couldn't stand to see it go to waste I know one day eventually Yeah I know one day I'll have to let it all go But I keep it just in case Yeah I keep it just in case In case you don't find what you're looking for In case you're missing what you had before In case you change your mind I'll be waiting here In case you just want to come home In case you're looking in that mirror one day and miss my hooves How they wrapped around your flank I say that you can love me again even if it isn't the case Ah You don't find what you're looking for Ohhh You're missing my looooove You don't find what you're looking for In case you're missing what you had before In case you change your mind I'll be waiting here In case you just want to come home In case Yeah," She sang, her voice ringing out clearly. Every pony stomped their hooves at the end of her song, some with tears in their eyes. Sad Story smiled happily. "Do you want another?!" She asked the crowd. "Yeah!!!" All of the ponies cheered. "Okay this song is called Alicorn of Darkness," Sad Story smiled as the music started. "Alicorn of darkness Alicorn of darkness The world is in your hoof But I will fight until the end Alicorn of darkness Alicorn of darkness They'll follow your command But I will fight and I will stand When darkness falls Pain is all The alicorn of darkness Will leave behind And I will Fight *panting* All love is lost Beauty and light Have vanished from all of the night The dreams are gone The night has come The darkness is our new kingdom Yeah yeah Alicorn of darkness Alicorn of darkness The world is in your hoof But I will fight until the end Alicorn of darkness Alicorn of darkness They'll follow your command But I will fight and I will stand *music* Hurt will form deep in the night Time to pray Down on your knees You can fight for the eternal light Until my last breath I will fight I will fight I will fight I will fight I will fight now I realize The stars they die Darkness has fallen paradise But we'll be strong And we will fight Against the creatures of the niiiight Alicorn of darkness Alicorn of darkness The world is in your hoof But I will fight until the end Alicorn of darkness Alicorn of darkness They'll follow your command But I will fight and I will stand Yeah yeahhhhhh" she sang, smiling as she finished. "Okay every pony, I've got to take a little break!" "Awww!" The crowd sighed. "Don't worry every pony, I'll be back in a few minutes!" Sad Story said, exiting the stage. "That was great Sad!" Sound Check smiled, greeting her as she stepped behind the curtain. "Thanks Sound." Sad smiled. "So um…" Sound started. "There's some ponies here to see you…" "Huh?" Sad asked, turning to look at him. "In the middle of my concert?" "Yeah, they said it was urgent." "Oh…" Sad said, her face looking quizzical. "Wonder who it is…" Just then a unicorn pony entered the dressing room. She had a long red mane and tail, a light grey coat, and her bright green eyes were shining behind her half moon glasses. On her flank was a crystal ball. She smiled as she walked over to Sad Story. "My name is Mystic, and I am here to tell you some very good news, Ms. Story." She said. "What good news?" Sad asked wearily. "Well it wouldn't be much fun just to tell you. I'll show you." Mystic said as a bright light filled the room. When the light cleared, Sound Check could no longer see Sad Story or Mystic anywhere.