Chapters The story of a Ghoul and a Unicorn
After around 2 to 3 days of being in that Manehattan hospital, Melp had finally been released. He signed out of the hospital, and noticed something on the back wall, behind the counter in the lobby. It was a poster. A poster of the bandaged pony he had seen the other day. Then he realized something. His hair was white in that photo. He had no idea as to why his hair had turned to a blonde color after the bandages were wrapped around his eye, but he was much too curious to not find out. Melp had gone to the city capital, to ask for a name of the pony. But he found nothing. Almost as if, the pony never existed at all, So Melp made the decision to find him himself. The first thing he did, was make copies of the posters with the pony's picture asking "Have you seen this pony?" With Melp's contact information. He then hung them up around the Manehattan, and eventually Ponyville. Then, he started his own journey to find this unnamed stallion.
The story of a Ghoul and a Unicorn
Melp had decided on going to look in Cloudsdale first for the bandaged pony. This was because of the fact that the bandaged pony was a pegasus. He took an airship ride for 10 bits in order to get to Cloudsdale in search for this mysterious pony. He had risen up to Cloudsdale after a 5 to 10 minute period. He searched every alleyway, shop window, everywhere. Nothing. They went back down, Melp thanked the ship pilot, and continued his quest.
"I don't really have another idea as to where to go." Melp whispered to himself. Then, an idea popped into his head.
"He does have some sort of unnatural power," He whispered again. "Maybe that pony could be in the Everfree forest."
Melp knew for a fact that it was a bad idea to go to the Everfree forest alone. But what other choice did he have? Although, there was one trick Melp had up his sleeve. He fled Ponyville, and walked directly into the unknown. He walked for about half a mile into the forest before stumbling upon a large valley. And then, hearing a sound behind his back. Melp instantly turned around and shouted, "WHO'S THERE?!" He then pulled a small notebook out of his satchel telekanetically, as well as a purple stylus. He drew one word in the notebook, and in the air appeared a small dagger, that represented a white dragon. He put the notebook and stylus back into his satchel and waited. Then something appeared behind the large patch of trees. It was an eye. The bandaged pony's eye, to be exact. Just after spotting this pony's eye, a flash of white lunged at Melp, he quickly dodged with a small cut on his face now. Melp used a spell and the cut instantly healed. Melp quickly realized that the bandaged pony was his foe in this battle. But Melp wanted to make sure that neither of the two died. So Melp did something, he did a quick paralyzation spell on the bandaged pony, and wrapped the bandages around the pony's eye once more. The stallion instantly calmed himself. But one thing was different this time. His hair stayed white, it didn't change. Melp said, "Hello? What is your name?" to make sure the pony had no concussion or anything like that. The pony paused for a period of about 15 seconds before responding.
"Yours?" Said the unknown pony. Melp chuckeled and said;
"..My name is Melp." The bandaged pony weakly laughed and said,
"...Weird name. Mine's Sno."
Melp asked Sno a question.
"Well, it's nice to legitimately meet you, Sno. Would you like to be my friend?"
"Yes." He said in a faint voice.
The two quickly fled out of the forest, and headed back to Sno's small house back in Ponyville. Melp allowed his new friend to lie down in his bed, where Melp replaced the ponies bandages. What he found, was red markings, with something resembling ancient glowing blue markings. Melp decided not to question, until later in their friendship. After replacing the bandages, Sno had fallen asleep, so Melp bought a small futon at a shop, and slept there for the night.
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It was the morning of March 3rd, 2014 that Melp had asked Sno what was on his arms. Sno responded by saying;
"I don't feel comfortable talking about it with you yet." And went back to sleep on Melp's bed. Melp got up to make breakfast, except it was gonna be different this time, with Melp making breakfast for two.
Melp just went with some simple stuff, bacon, eggs, and some toast, as well as some orange juice. Melp sat at the table to eat his, and put Sno's breakfast on a tray, and put it at the foot of his bed. So when he woke up, he'd have something to eat.
<< The story now switches to Sno's perspective >>
I had woken up around 11:13 AM, and when I did, there was breakfast at the end of my bed, I didn't see any sign of Melp, anywhere. I then noticed a note on the door saying; "Went out, I'll be back around 12:00. -Melp" So, while he was gone, I ate my breakfast, which was still hot for some reason. I dismissed it. I didn't think this pony would be such a good cook, It tasted a lot better than it's average look. I sat outside on Melp's porch, waiting for him to get home. It was around 12:11 he got home. With multiple bags he was levitating with his magic. I had just then realized he was a unicorn. I asked him;
"What's with all the bags?"
"I did a little shopping. I was starting to run low on food." He responded
"Oh."
Melp brought in the bags, as I sat on his bed, and read a book. He unloaded all the bags into the fridge, cabinets, and drawers, and then. I said,
"I want to discuss something with you."
"Huh? What?" Melp asked confused.
"A pony."
"A pony? Who?"
"The unnamed pony."
"Who is that?"
"He or she is a being that is located supposedly under Celestia and Luna's kingdom. If we can get to him or her, they might help me control the powers within me."
"You mean about your eye?"
"Exactly."
"Okay, well one question."
"Yes?"
"You want to go to an almighty pony, that no one knows the name of, who might not even be there, to control your powers, maybe even dying during the process?"
"That's exactly what I'm saying."
"And you are telling me all of this because...?"
"I need your help."
"How would I do that?"
"I don't know, a training montage?"
Then a training montage happened.
The story of a Ghoul and a Unicorn
March 5th 2014, Sno's Diary Entry #24
It was the beginning of Melp's first friendship. That's what he told me. I've never had a friend before either. Just a sister, that I've only met once. I get letters from her every so often, she says she's doing fine. I heard that she lives all the way out in Canterlot. I don't want to see her. This eye has ruined me.
So, I was trained by Melp, and I didn't even consider how rigorous it would be. He put me through things that I never even thought of. He even had to teach me how to fly. I didn't know how, because I'd had a broken wing for around 2 years then. It had recently healed, so that's the first thing he taught me.
Hardest. Thing. Ever.
Just learning that took up to two weeks. I'm very good now. He trained me in all sorts of things. As well as just normal working out. But then, the worst part if his training came; Taking off my bandages. If you don't already know, my bandages are what hide my weak spots.
To begin, he pulled off the bandages on my body, then a notebook out of his bag.
"What's that notebook for?" I ask.
"It's my main magic source, watch this." He replied.
"What're you writing?"
"'Dragon Dagger'. My weapon"
And then, I froze.
The story of a Ghoul and a Unicorn
March 5th 2014, Sno's Diary Entry #25
"Did you say.. the 'Dragon Dagger'?" I asked Melp.
"..Yeah..?" He responded with a confused tone. I ran to my room to grab an item out of a small bag I was keeping my belongings in. I took out a dagger. I almost sprinted back outside to Melp. And yelled;
"YOU'RE THE ONE!!" I exclaimed.
"W-WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT?!" He questioned me.
I took the knife directly out of the air. And compared the two. He stared at the two daggers with awe.
"The black Dragon Dagger. The second Dragon Dagger owner.. you?"
"I can't believe this."
The Dragon Daggers. 2 of the most powerful magical weapons in all of the lands. The White and Black Dragons were two real beings. Who first created some unknown power within 2 sacred ponies. One was supposedly a unicorn. And the other was a pegasus. The power the two created was never known though. When the two dragons souls were then placed into two knives. The Dragon Daggers. The two dagger owners souls will start to form to one.
It was the next day. The day after discovering that my only friend was actually almost the same person I was. I got another letter from my sister. Here's what it reads;
Hi Sno! I miss you. But there's something I need you to answer, What town of Equestria do you live in? You promised we'd meet up someday again.. Have you made any friends yet? What are their names? I'm going to transfer to my first year of High school here in Canterlot! We should go together! It's called Magnolia High School. Maybe your friends (if you have any) can go too! And I want you to send me a picture of you! I haven't seen you in so long after all! I'll send one too! Love you!
I responded shortly after I read it. Here's my response;
Hi Hail. I miss you too. Right now things are kind of complicated with the town I'm living in, and my life in general. I can't see you soon. I'm sorry. I did make a friend though! It's only one. But I think he's all I need. He's got a weird name, but he's a cool guy. His name is Melp. I'll need to explain a lot to you when we meet. I want to go to school with you, honestly. But I heard that school was for magic users only. We're pegasi, Hail. I'll send you some more letters soon. I love you too. Be careful in the open world.
I'm stalling. I could meet her, but I don't want to. At the same time, I want to meet her soon. Maybe when I can control my magic better. Since training, I've realized some things that my magic does. It gives me an extremely high speed, improved arrow-dynamics, and the eye. I'm starting real training in a week. On the 2nd of April. I'm scared.
I took a nap at around 3:00PM. I woke up around half an hour later, I saw another note on the door from Melp saying he had went shopping again. He came back as soon as I woke up. I help him with a few bags, and then unpacked them, and let Melp relax for once. He got food, and some more bandages for me again.
"Hey, Melp, can you change my bandages please?" I asked him.
"Yeah, no problem." He replied.
I lie down in his bed, and take off my current bandages. He wraps the bandages around my legs, chest, and eye. In around two to three minutes or so. I thanked him and got out of bed. I explained to Melp I was going on a walk. He said it was fine and I walked out. I felt embarrassed as I got stares from other ponies on the street. I was able to walk about three or four miles when it started to get dark. I was lifted into the air telekanetically. And pulled behind an alleyway.
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It was getting dark and Sno hadn't returned home. I had walked about 3 miles looking for him, when I started hearing hysterical laughter, from what sounded like Sno.
The story of a Ghoul and a Unicorn
I went into a full sprint to where the noise was coming from. It was another alleyway. I had to run to the back before I found anything, and when I did, I wish I hadn't found anything. It was a wall, with Sno sitting in the corner, covered in bruises and blood, and 4 bodies of other ponies, ponies who I assumed were thugs. I went into a full rage towards Sno. Not even realizing that he was missing the bandages on his eye again. I asked him with a disturbed tone what he did to the group of thugs. He said they were not killed but only unconscious. I was a little bit thankful for that. I almost questioned how he did it with the little strength he had, when I had just realized the missing bandages. I decided to change the question.
"How are you talking so calmly with your bandages off?" I questioned him.
"It's because on the walks i've been taking, like this one, i've been going somewhere far away, and practicing controlling it." Sno responded.
"And not telling me?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"I figured you'd worry about it. Both you and I know that it's dangerous."
"That's true I guess."
"Anyways, are you injured? That must've been one tough fight."
"I'm fine. I need some new bandages though. They ripped the other ones up."
"Well, you're gonna need to hide your eye the whole way home then. I didn't bring the bandages this time.
"Hmph."
<< The story returns to Sno's perpective >>
During the whole three mile walk home, I had to keep my right eye shut. Tricky stuff. It wasn't until 11:30 PM that we got home. And Melp replaced my bandages, when I noticed something happening, he had two different eye colors, one was green, and the other was blue, and the blue eye he had, was.. "changing". The eye-whites were becoming black, and the iris was turning red. His "third eye". I screamed, and jumped away from him.
"What happened!?" He exclaimed.
"Go take a look in the mirror." I said after finally calming down.
"Okay...?" He said with a confused tone.
He walked into the bathroom of his house. I heard a long pause. Then, the most agonizing scream you could ever hear. He ran back into the room where I was, and asked me;
"What is happening to me?!"
He might as well have yelled it at the top of his lungs. Just then, we heard a knock at the door.
"Helloooo?" Said the muffled mare's voice.
Deja vu, I froze again. I whispered to Melp, don't make any noise... not... one.... noise...
"Who was that?"
"It was... my sister." I replied.
"What?!" Melp exclaimed.
"You can probably guess why we didn't let her in. She's not evil or anything, but, we need to learn how to control this stuff."
"The Dragon Daggers. 2 of the most powerful magical weapons in all of the lands. The White and Black Dragons were two real beings. Who first created some unknown power within 2 sacred ponies. One was supposedly a unicorn. And the other was a pegasus. The power the two created was never known though. When the two dragons souls were then placed into two knives. The Dragon Daggers. The two dagger owners souls will start to form to one " Melp replied. "That's gotta be it."
"So, that must mean, the unknown power, is within our eyes. And, we are the two sacred ponies, unicorn, and pegasus."
"Definitley."
The story of a Ghoul and a Unicorn
March 6th, 2014, Sno's Diary Entry #26
The unknown power isn't too complicated. The main thing it does is give is an incredible speed acceleration, and an incredible strength boost.
We are heading out to train today at around 10:30 AM. We're going to a far away plain, where nopony will be around to see us use these powers. We were both tired by the time we got to the plain, so we took a break by lying up against a shady tree. It's been about 19 minutes, I asked Melp if he's ready, he responded with a yes.
"We're going to start with something simple." I explained to Melp.
"First, you're going to try and control your breakouts of the power. Start by trying to activate it." I said to Melp.
"I'll try..." He responded.
I saw his eye change color, and then he lunged at me. I dodged early, because I knew something like that would happen. He was behind me, I ducked, and he flew over me, trying to lunge one more time. And then he calmed down.
"I think I did it." He said. At the same time he said that, he was twitching. I told him to completely relax himself. He stopped twitching.
"Great." I complimented him. "Now, we're going to start some real training. A duel."
"Oh god.."
"Let's begin. Get your dagger." I said, he instantly grabbed the notebook and equipped his knife.
"Good. We will begin in 10 senconds." I said. I use my dagger by tying it with my bandages, so I can basically swing it with them. Quicker movements, slightly less damage.
"Get your knife and [islightly poke into your hoof." I command him.
"I'm not gonna even ask why." He obeys and makes a small cut on his hoof, at the same time, I do the same.
Both of the knives began to almost vibrate, when they started to increase in size. Then came the Dragon blades.
"Sweet mother of Celestia, what are these? And WHAT kind of studying have you been doing?!"
"Okay, so, one: These are what are called the Dragon Blades, rather than the Daggers. Summoned by having even the smallest amount of the Dagger Owner's blood on the blade. We are required to be specially trained with these swords.all day for books about the powers. I only found one, and they were mainly all theories since the power is so unknown."
"So, they're Dragon Swords, basically?"
"To put it bluntly."
"Huh. So then, what are we going to with these training-wise?" Melp says while intently staring at the blade.
"Well, to begin, we're going to try swinging at each other, while the pony being swung at blocks the sword."
"Isn't that dangerous?" Melp question me.
"Probably.." I responded. Melp's facial expression was the most worried one you'd ever find..
"Oh boy. I'm so excited." Melp said sarcastically.
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Me and Melp trained for weeks. Whether it was just from getting fit, to using the new Dragon Blades. It is now April 12th.
It has been 20 minutes, and we made it to the forest, during the whole trip here from Ponyville, neither me nor Melp said a word. I kept saying to myself, "We will make it out of here alive, we will make it out of here alive." It kept me calm and collected, and at the same time, it made me fear for both of our lives. I know the Everfree forest is a Dangerous place, I know that. But there's no way I'm going to let either of us die. We were approaching the location of where the hole in the ground was.
"There it is!" Melp exclaimed at the very top of his lungs. I said nothing. "Sno? Are you okay?" he asked. I wasn't. I felt a needle in my thigh. And heard my leg snap. I fell to the ground, and everything went black. I had passed out. Though just before I did, I saw Melp pull out his dagger, and look behind the two of us. His facial expression went calm, yet serious, and his eye. it turned black and red. I awaken next to a ridiculously large tree, with Melp sitting right in front of me. I tried to say, "Melp?" But, no sound whatsoever came out of my mouth. I couldn't speak. But, Melp still said, "Oh good, you're finally awake." With the same expression he had just before I passed out. I wondered,
It's been two days, and for some reason, both my broken leg and voice are already fine. I don't know why, But I absolutely know it has something to do with this power. We've decided that we'd try our expedition through the forest again. We retried almost instantly. We arrived back at the Mysterious Forest, where we soon found the same hole in the ground, but just as we agreed to enter, we heard a stick snap behind us. Melp pulled out his dagger, but I told him to put it away. He complied and put the knife into his bag. I shouted, "Who's there?!" at whoever was behing us, but we heard nothing more, even after waiting over 5 minutes. Total silence filled the air. I felt an eerie feeling during this. I brushed it off as best as I could, and we finally entered the large hole.
"Creepy" I said. The place was almost completely pitched black with some sort of wet, sticky substance was covering the walls of the supposed cave. As well as the fact that it reeked. Melp agreed that it was creepy when it was dark, and I asked if he had some sort of spell that could be used a a flashlight of some sort. He said he did and casted it right away. We both immediatley wished we'd waited to to so, because as soon as the light came on, we found out what the stuff on the walls was. It was blood.
Me and Melp ran into another room the second we noticed it. We only wish we would be able to have gone to the exit, but it was somehow blocked when we looked back at it. But it looked like it was almost never even an exit or entrance in the first place. It was totally sealed. The next room was just plain. It was a cubicle room, with an entrance and exit. We wish. It may have looked plain, but once we reached the middle of the room to exit, the ground began to shake. We looked down, and saw that the ground was being split into two parts, with me on one side, and Melp on the other, it was moving fast, so if we were going to get back together, I had to, quickly. Melp yelled, "JUMP!" to me from the other side.
The story of a Ghoul and a Unicorn
Melp, at the age 14 years old, had been walking through Ponyville, when he had walked by a small shop, that always gave him some sort of eerie feeling. Every time he'd walk by it he got the chills. He never knew why.
One day in particular, Melp had been feeling a tiny bit.. "adventurous", you could say. And finally wanted to get to the bottom of it. He decided to go through an alleyway that was relatively dark, but not in like 90's Mafia movies dark. Anyway, he walked down, until he saw two different paths, he had a bit of trouble deciding, but he chose to go right. after about 15 seconds of walking, he heard what sounded like.. hooves scraping against dirt. He was hesitant to investigate, and finally got the guts to do it. He looked around the corner, and saw a pony with white hair, lying on the ground, with a ponytail, and bandages across his chest, and all four of his legs. Melp tried calling for help, but no one responded.
Melp had then realized he carried around a small amount of medical equipment, such as bandages, gauge, and some iuprofen. The white-haired stallion looked up at Melp, and Melp was terrified as to what he saw. The stallion's right eye had a red iris, and what should've been the eye-whites, were replaced by black. Melp had taken what small amount of bandages he had, and put them over his right eye. Seconds after, the pony's white hair, had slowly started changing a golden and yellow colour. After countless minutes of walking with this stallion over his shoulder, Melp had finally collapsed from exhaustion.
He had awoken in a hospital, supposedly in Manehattan, and the other bandanged pony, was nowhere to be found.