Tales of Blue
Chapter 2: The Cave near the Hollow Shades.
Previous ChapterLocation: Old Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters
Time: Nightmare Moons defeat Luna's return
{Third Perso-- eeh Pony}
The shattered Elements which were floating around the five Ponies known as: Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Rarity.
The Shards of the Elements formed necklaces around their necks. Another Element which came out of thin Air formed a Tiara on the Head of the Unicorn known as Twilight Sparkle.
The Dark Alicorn known as Nightmare Moon, had a look of fear on her Face. She grimaced as she cast one last Spell. “If I fall you shall awake, my Child.”
Nightmare Moon prepared a counter to the Rainbow beam which was now flying towards her. The Spell Nightmare Moon had in store shattered from the pure force of the Elements.
She gave out a howl of pain and fear while the Rainbow consumed the darkness in a swirling Vortex. “Avenge me my Child. Haunt the lives of those who defeated me!”
After the Rainbow vanished the form of a small Alicorn was lying on the Floor beneath shattered pieces of Armor.
Location: Cave near Hollow Shades
Time: The next Night
{First Pony: Blue Lily}
“Avenge me my Child.”
I turned to my left while giving out a low grumble which would have made an Ursa Major proud. I scrunched my muzzle up. A bit of dust made its way into my nostrils, which caused me to sneeze loudly.
I slowly got up from where I was lying and started opening my eyes by rubbing them a bit. I scanned my surroundings while mumbling. “Stupid Dusty old Caves….….? Wait…. Why am I in a Cave, last time I checked I was in the Whitetail Forest or was it Woods? Uuuhg…. I can't remember.”
“ Haunt the lives of those who defeated me! ”
“Huh? Who is there?” I got into a Combat position ready to charge the source of the Voice. “Come out I am not afraid of you.” No answer. I waited for a little longer. When no answer came I decide to look at the Life around me by activating an ability of mine.
“Let's see…. Plant, Plant, Rabbit, Plant, Owl, Plant, Plant, Plant, Timberwolf, Plant.” I whispered to myself. “Huh? Must have imagined things.” I look around again, memory after memory returned to me.
I let out a small growl. “When I get my Hooves at you Blade, your a dead Stallion.” I thought about how to torture him when I decided to check my gear.
“Hmmmm, lets see. Cloak: Check, Goggles: Check, Boots: Check, Vest: Check, Saddlebag: Check, four Daggers: Check, Poisoned Darts: Check, Books: Check, Scars: Check, Family Token: Check, Bag filled with Bits: Check, Bag filled with Gems: Che-- Hold a second I didn't have a Bag of Gems before. What else do I have extra?” I Quickly began searching through my Saddlebags. “Alright seems like I also have: A Note, a Sword made out of… IS THAT MOONLIGHT FORGED STEEL?!?......Well it is mine now so I don't think I should care much about how I got that. What else do I have? A few Bottles filled with what I believe is Blood and a Map…… Hmmm, seems like I have everything and much more.” I put everything back into my Saddlebag except for the Sword and the Map.
“Hmmm…. I don't remember Manehatten being this big, when I think about it I don't know most of these Places……. Ugh I just need to find out where I am.”
I looked at the Map and noticed something that wasn't there before. “What the--
You are here. Best Wishes
Nightmare Blade.
P.S. Can't wait to check out your flank again.
Oh, Blade when I see you again you are going to be so dead that you'd wish you would be deader than you are now” The last few words were almost roared. I started punching the Wall in front of me rapidly. I punched the Wall so hard and powerful that chunks and pieces of stone and rocks shot in different directions of the cave like little projectiles.
After a few Minutes later a small hole appeared. I turned around and gave it one strong kick with my hind legs which caused the Wall to collapse. Fresh Air rapidly filled the cave.
I closed my eyes and Inhaled deeply. I've calmed down after a few minutes of inhaling and exhaling. I didn't open my eyes while listening to my surroundings. I heard all the noises in the radius of a mile clearly. After a little while I heard noise which sounded strangely like talking. It was about two and a half miles away and to my left.
I opened my eyes and started trotting towards the noise.
I took notice on the flora and fauna around me. It was astonishing. I started to listen to the small and big things around me, it was beautiful. I enjoy every second of it.
After a little while I finally got to the source of the conversation. It was an dark Town… Well it was Nighttime after all. “This Town surely will look lovely during Daytime.”
I spotted a few Ponies chatting with each other, four to be exact all Earth Ponies. I weighed my decisions, go into Town and ask nicely for directions or try to find things out on my own…..
“Eh, what's the worst that can happen.”
I step out of the Forest and approached the Group. They heard me and turned their Heads in my direction. I waved at them and smiled, while hiding my fangs.
I opened my mouth to say something but the only Mare in the Group was faster. “Hello there Traveler, what brings you here to Hollow Shades during this late Hour?”
I smiled again -still hiding my fangs- and replied. “I would like to ask for directions and for a Place to stay until the afternoon….. Oh and my name would be--” The mare cut me off mid sentence.
“No need to tell me your name when you're staying for such a short amount of Time. And about directions…. where do you want to go my dear?”
I gave another small smile while I pulled out my Map. I opened it up and gawked. “The Marker moved with me? What is this Blade shoved into my Bag a Magical Map or something like that?” I shake my head. “Anyways, I need to go to....” I look at the Map.
“ Ponyville ”
“I need to go to Ponyville.” I don't know why I said that but I think that would be the best.
The mare smiled. “Aah, Ponyville. We once had a little Filly that came from there. Poor dear didn't know where she was…. But enough of that. Ponyville is in this direction you can walk there or wait for the next Train which should arrive in about three days and about where you can stay, well you can stay at the Tavern. They currently have an Room spare.”
I gave a small nod. “Thank you kindly but I think I will be faster walking there.”
“As you wish. Follow me the Tavern is this way.” I nod again and follow her.
I checked in and entered the Room they offered me. I put my Saddlebag next to the small bed. I lay myself on the Bed and immediately fell asleep.
