Ashes to Ashes

by Uncle_Death

First day, Get settled in, maybe get a drink

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A week after my arrival and I'm still getting used to all of this but it isn't much different than it was before. Mom and Dad had explained to me exactly why they went to earth.

Apparently their subjects didn't agree with their marriage, they used to express it by going to court and wasting my parents time with lectures on why they shouldn't be together and it got worse when I was born.

They tried sending assassins to get rid of me, spies to kidnap me or even poison my food. That's when Dad had enough.

He went and showed his true power to everyone, threatening them to leave me alone. My mom took it as a chance to find a suitable place for them to raise me, which led them to Earth.

Also, I'm a Nephilim. As in, an offspring of an Angel and Demon. Mom had explained to me that she is actually an angel born from the creator of Terra, Faust. While Dad said that he's just a spawn of Tartarus, a weird version of hell. That's how my first Monday in the castle was.

Tuesday, I found out that I had a cousin and vice versa. He was outraged, saying that I had brainwashed my own mother to become prince and he challenged me in a duel to the death.

I won, no doubt about it, but I also let him live. I think he took it as a sign from God, or something, because the next day he had greeted the castle staff in a friendly manner. Later that day, I had to go get a few things from the smithy and he volunteered to help me. Epiphany maybe.

And remember that maid I found crying and holding the crossbow, well she told me who sent her. Once finding the stallion behind it, he said that he was doing what he's employer told him to do.

Finding said employer, he mention that he had to do it because of a bet he made in a game of Mahjong. So in a nutshell, it was all a stupid bet and I had them arrested, all of them excluding the maid.

In fact, I had asked my mom to give her a raise and pay her in advance. Thursday was the day my Mom would introduce me and Dad to the public.

Because up until that point, only the castle staff knew about me, including the guards. When mom had called out my name, I had stepped out to the crowd and waved.

Then Dad came in, further increasing everypony's shock. Once they calmed down, some had started asking questions.

Right then and there, I had refused to be called a Prince. Dad sort of did the same, saying that he will be living in peace and that he didn't had any ill-intentions.

Finally friday at the castle and I've spent it learning more about my powers and get this, while reading the book I've managed to somehow grow wings, big, demon like wings. Then spent the remainder of the day with Mom teaching me to fold my wings, to which Dad had explained that my body must've finally gotten used to itself and now adding its finishing touches, thank God Mom knew a seamstress that could help.

The same night I had spent it outside, staring at the night sky. Seeing all the stars without light pollution is quite the sight to behold. Luna had found me on the roof of my room and asked me what I was doing, to which I answered “Watching the eternal masterpiece known as night sky.”

She was surprised that I, the son of the sun, enjoys the night. I had explained to her why, from the cold night breeze to the star filled sky. Luna had asked me how the night looked back at Earth. I answered truthfully, I couldn't see the night sky due to the Light pollution caused by the city. Though there was a huge blackout, affecting the entire city.

Today, Mom wanted to teach me the norms of Equestria. I was fine with it until she reached the norms of relationships being Polygamous. But she did stop as she remembered how I was raised. I’ve also told her that I decided to live in the Town of Ponyville.

She asked me why, to which I had answered that there was a little filly I wanted see. Plus I've heard that a lot of weird shit happens there and it sounds fun.

Mom, knowing she couldn't change my mind, accepted it and had sent a letter to Twilight. She then told me I had an hour before the Chariot arrives and I spent it with Dad, who taught me a neat ability to summon anything with just a thought, though the downside was that if I held the item longer than two hours, I'd start getting headaches.

I used the ability to summon an Mp3 player, with some of my most favorite songs.

The rest of the time was spent training in fighting. Dad apparently enjoys fighting, like a lot.

Learning the basics in fighting, countering, dodging and Flying. I looked at the time and saw that I had fifteen minutes left before I leave, so I went to my room and packed the few clothes that I have along with the book and summoned as duffle bag to carry a few other books that Twilight would enjoy.

The chariot arrived just as I finished up and parked just a below my room balcony. So, grabbing my bag and walking out the balcony door, then standing on the railing and jumped off, landing perfectly on the ground besides my parents.

“What gave you the idea of doing that?” Mom asked with a smile.

“Just something I've seen before. Anyway, I'll keep in touch with you two.” I said, hugging the both them. After pulling away, I walked towards the chariot with the guard calling me prince and I told him don't call me that or else.


On the way


So, Mom is still over protective with me. Giving me a chariot with four guards, two flying the chariot and two inside the chariot.

It was quiet, too fucking quiet until I had enough.

“Okay, this way too quiet.” I said.

“Welcome to guard duty, stand motionless in the same position for four hours until your next shift.” One of them said.

“That sucks.” I commented.

“Tell me about it.” The other guard said. We spent another few minutes in silence until I had an idea.

“Have you two ever heard of a game called Would you rather?” I asked, a grin slowly forming on my face.


Ponyville was now in sight while we played Would you rather. The other two guards who were flying eventually joined in.

“Alright, Would you rather have no hands or be stalked by a naked fat stallion for the rest of your life?” I asked as the chariot landed.

“No hands.” Blaze, one of the stallion guards in the chariot with me said.

“Same for me.” Flame, the other stallion guard that was inside said. Blaze and Flame were siblings, I can't tell if they're twins or not.

“Me three.” A pegasus mare by the name of Breeze said as she came up to us.

The last one to answer was Firefly, another pegasus guard.

“The second option.” She answered, earning stares from all of us.

“Why?” Flame asked.

“How will I masturbate without any hands!?” Firefly shouted.

“Too much information!” I shouted at her.

“Says the guy who blew up Canterlot.” She retorted.

“As long as I get the cake, I'm happy with my choice.” I said as I crossed my arms. We all stayed quiet for only a minute before breaking into a fit of laughter.

I've noticed the crowd around the chariot and got off it with my bag. I waved at the four guards as they started to take off.

Checking the time, it was almost three in the afternoon, which meant I had some time to get there. Asking for directions was easier than I thought.

Passing by a large gingerbread house and taking a left, seeing the schoolhouse at the other end of the road. Seeing a bench near the school, I decided to wait there for the last fifteen minutes.

Hearing the bell ring with colts and fillies running or walking out, I finally saw Scootaloo with two other fillies. I stood up and walked over to her.

“Hey, Scootaloo. How's it been?” I greeted her. She turned around and looked up at me.

“Shade?” She said, earning a nod from me.

“Yeah, so these two your friends?” I asked her.

“Yeah, this is Applebloom.” Scootaloo introduced the yellow earth pony.

“Howdy.” Applebloom greeted.

“And this is Sweetie Belle.” Scootaloo said as she gestured a mini Rarity look alike.

“H-hi.” She squeaked out. Was she blushing? Ah shit, she is.

“Well, allow me to fully introduce myself, I'm Shade Shadow Bringer, Shade for short.” I introduced myself.

“Shadow Bringer?” The three fillies asked.

“Yeah, I found out who my parents are and made my last name with parts of theirs.” I said to them. I don't think they've gotten word of me yet.

“So, Scoots have you told anypony about it?” I whispered to her. She shook her head. I sighed at this and gave her pat on head.

“But Rainbow has been taking care of me, so there's that.” She said to me. I smiled at that, knowing she's been in good care.

“I'll leave you three alone, I got to get settled in.” I said as I turned around and made my way towards Twilight’s place. Speaking of which, I found an old book with my Mother's cutie mark. She gave it to me, so I could pass it on to Twilight.

‘This town has a familiar vibe, like if I were still back at Earth.’ I thought as I sped up, passing the gingerbread house again.


Arriving at the castle and opening the large doors, I'd realized that the book with Moms cutie mark had started glowing. How do I know that? Well, my bag was shining in a bright yellow light, if that's not a clue then I don't know what is.

Taking out the book and flipping it around, checking it out to be sure. I then opened the book and saw someone else's handwriting and was still being written down as if-

“Goddamnit.” I sighed, remembering one of the Equestria Girls movie.

Closing the book and heading towards the throne room. Guess who I found in the throne room, no really guess.

The mane six sat on their respective thrones, well Rarity, Pinkie and Applejack were anyways. I knocked on the door and gained their attention.

“Hello Shade, I hope the flight wasn't as bad as you thought.” Twilight greeted. Right, I forgot that we had that long ass conversation during their stay at the castle in Canterlot.

“I'm okay with flying, falling on the other hand is a big no~.” I said, walking over to her. I sat down next to her and waved at the rest of the girls.

I then pulled out a few books.

“I brought a few books I thought you'd like and Mom sent you this.” I said as I took out the glowing book. Twilight stared at the book then grabbed it. She opened it up and read Sunsets message.

“Oh no.” and there it is, she realized it was an SOS and quickly got up.


I blinked as I realized I was now in Twilight's personal library. What? How? Why? I have so many questions!

I had kept my confusion to myself as the girls talked with each other. I on the other hand saw the book on a table and picked it up.

I looked over to the mirror behind Twilight then back to the book. I then heard Pinkie suggest in using the magic from the book to reactivate the mirror portal.

That's when I saw Twilight move around in incredible speed and make some sort of machine. In a nutshell, she activated the machine to open the mirror portal, to which it worked.

I would've helped her with all this, but for now, I'm going to see how it goes and if she needs help, I'll go. So with that in mind I turned for the door and walked out.

Walking out of the library, feeling the stupid itch to spread my wings I've had all day. I decided to my shirt off and spread my wings, just to get rid of the unbearable feeling.

Only being able open my wings up to half their size, I knew it was just enough. I looked around the hall, seeing no one around and sighed as I continued to walk around the hallways.


A few hours later


After seeing a few of the castle's rooms such as Twilight’s room, her personal study, her own library, dining room and throne room, I'm actually not surprised when I found a lab.

I had returned to the library only find that the girls were gone, which is perfectly understandable with it being dark out. I had found a note that was addressed to me in Twilight's handwriting. She had to leave to the human world for something urgent and wanted me to look after her kid while she's gone.

“Mom?” I heard a filly say as the library door opened behind me. I looked back and was greeted by the most adorable filly I've ever seen. She has a midnight blue coat, darker than Luna’s, purple mane and draconic irises. The fact that she was wearing a set of pajamas with Luna’s cutie mark only increased her adorableness.

She then noticed me, which would've been fine if I had my shirt on. My wings apparently made her afraid of me, why though.

I walked towards her and crouched down.

“Looking for somepony?” I asked her in a soothing tone, trying to show her that I'm a good guy.

“I'm looking for m-my m-m-mom.” She stuttered out.

“Who's your mother then?” I asked, knowing full well who it is. I've read Fanfics, read ‘em all! Some were amazing and some were so bad I needed brain bleach.

“Twilight Sparkle, the princess of Friendship.” She informed me.

“Really?” I asked. She looked at me.

“Yeah and she's the best mom in the world.” The filly claimed. I chuckled at that.

“So what's your name?” I asked, sitting cross-legged in front of her.

“My name is Nyx Sparkle. What's yours?” Nyx asked.

“I'm Shade Shadow Bringer, Shade for short.” I introduced myself.

“Shade? You mean Celestia’s son, that Shade.” She said, now realizing who I am.

“Yeah. Anyway, your mom won't be back for a while and I'll be looking after you.” I said to her, looking at a grandfather clock on the other end of the library.

“You mean like foalsitting? But I can take care of myself, I'm a big filly.” She said with a pout.

“And I'm sure you are. Now come on, I think it's past your bedtime.” I said, it was ten o’clock at night.


Tucking Nyx in and leaving a nightlight on, she's afraid of the dark. Me, I'm not afraid of the dark, I'm afraid of what's inside the darkness.

Anyway, Once I was left to my own devices, I had thought about my time in Equestria. I’ve got a feeling something bad is-

“Ahhhh!!”

“Nyx!?” I shouted as I ran back up to her room and opened the door. What I saw was an anthropomorphic dog in dark robes jumping out the window with Nyx in his arms.

I ran up to the window and saw the guy run like a madman. I climbed up the window and fell.

Falling, I opened my wings and flapped, very fucking hard. Catching up in with incredible speed, I grabbed the fucker by the robe. He choked as he tried to keep going.

Somehow, I had taken hold of Nyx through magic and grabbed hold of her with my hands. She was crying, terrified with the whole ordeal. So, I had covered her ears with noise cancelling headphones and covered her field of vision with my right wing.

I then summoned a silenced Desert Eagle.50. Aiming at the dog on the floor as he begged for mercy.

“You should've thought about that before you did this.” I said, pulling the trigger, killing him instantly afterwards. While I blocked Nyx’s vision, I had summoned a portal gun, gaining a headache as I did so. I then fired the first shot at the forest he was so desperately running towards, then fired the second shot under the lifeless corpse.

Once that was done, I looked over to Nyx as she held my wing for protection. I started walking back to the castle while calming down Nyx.


Back at the castle but this time I left Nyx in my bed, while I took the couch that was big enough for me. I've stayed up through the majority of the night, protecting her.

‘Note to self; Find the fucker who sent the guy...and end him.’ Were my last thoughts before sleep took me.


Author's Note

Here you guys go. If me or my editor missed anything please alert me as soon as possible.

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