Living Under the Equestrian Sun

Living Under the Equestrian Sun

Chapter 4:

A Shadow of Doubt

Show Time Frame: Night/Early morning of Episode 3 Season 1

Shawn stared out the window, looking around the town in which they will have to call home. To think, ponies, apparently are the main species. The best part was Humans apparently didn't exist here.

Shawn placed his hat back onto his head. Andrew was asleep on the couch. Shawn turned around and began to walk towards the wall on the opposite side of the room and sat down, leaning against the wall.

“Just... great. A world, of ponies, unicorns and pegasus..ses...s....” He scratched the back of his head. “What the heck is the plural of that...”

Shawn had a slight problem: Insomnia. He called it a slight problem because to him, he counted it as a way to think of new things and creations, sure he could never draw them nor could he draw to begin with. He reached into his pockets to find something to do, noticing something rectangular in his pocket.

“My, phone?” He questioned while pulling it out.

“Oh! Neat...” He said while quietly pushing the button on top to turn the screen on.

Nothing happened.

“Damn, out of charge. I swear it was bad enough, but to be dead now?”

Andrew seem to grumble in his sleep, not in fear or pain or anything, more just annoyance. Andrew, getting annoyed by something.

Shawn looked to his wrist, lifting the jackets sleeve to reveal a watch. I remembered to wear it?

He shrugged, though something popped into his mind. Slowly he looked over to Andrew and looked at him, taking in details.

Andrew was taller than Shawn, though he couldn’t remember precise height, Shawn stood around six foot or so. He noticed a slight, what he could call really, a outline around him.

Shawn began to think, trying to remember details to make sure he didn’t forget anything. Andrew was 24 while Shawn was 22. They shared an apartment splitting the price.

He shook his head then turned his attention towards the house. “There has to be a bathroom or something around here...”

He explored the house looking through some doorways until he found out the house was a two story house. It looked as though it had seen no use in years; yet it remained standing strong. Eventually, Shawn found a bathroom with a mirror. Looking into the mirror he began to look at how altered he was. Surprisingly it wasn't that much in his eyes, he just seemed a little more, cartoonish...

“Hmm...” He hummed while looking. He still wore his normal clothes, which mostly consisted of a black color. He was the least colorful of the two. He proceeded to use the bathroom. When he finished, he walked around some more, finding that the house had 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, and a basement.

Before he could explore more, he felt a slight tugging at the back of his mind. Something was, he guessed, interacting with him at the moment. It, in fact, felt like three separate things. All three seemed tangible to him, but at the same time out of reach. He could literally feel them, but at the same time it was in his own mind.

One felt cold, dark and relentless, causing him to try for the next.

The second one felt cold again, but this was a calm cold. One of peace and just trying to reach it he felt slightly calmer.

The last one was warm, comforting, it felt like it was drawing him in slightly.

Sadly all were what he could say, ‘out of reach’.

Shrugging he simply returned to the living room, his mind racing to think of the odd feeling. He slowly went to the wall again, slowly sliding down the wall into a spot he could sleep.

Andrew on the other hand decided to turn over in his sleep, nearly falling off the couch.

Time Frame: Unknown

“How long did thou say this day is away?” a tall white alicorn asked the shadows to her right.

Within the shadows, two figures began to shift. A deep tone responded back. “A thousand years I’m afraid.”

“How do we know if thy words are correct, How do we know if we can trust thou?” She responded, some confusion and anger in her tone.

One of the figures shrugged, a lighter tone decided to speak. “I don’t know Celestia, but all I know is that he keeps track of time. He most likely kept track of that so that should be right.”

Celestia frowned. “As much as we would like to disagree with this, we will take thy word on the matter. As well as think thee for thy assistance in the, battle...”

The shadow placed it appendage on her shoulder, the deep tone talking once more. “Trust me, she won’t be angry with you. It was not of her free will.”

“Are you sure?”

“Positive. I have seen it.” The shadow tapped it’s head.

Celestia nodded. “If thou wants, you both may stay at the castle until...” she trailed off.

“Celestia, you already know that we have well over a thousand years to wait. Our life spans don’t last long enough.”

“If it does not last that long, what if I were to... stop it?”

“What do you mean?” The deep tone questioned.

At that moment the statue at the end of the dark hallway released its thoughts, a technical sleep state in which he used to distract his mind for long periods of time. For that thousand years he remained in a statue form alongside his friend. Though he was pulled out of stone, his partner wanted to stay in stone until the time came. It was lonely but he honored his friends request.

During his time ‘awake’ he was able to see what the princesses were up to. Celestia was in day court, a bit of a bore, and Luna seemed to be going around the palace getting herself acquainted with everypony and learning about her new home. She seemed so cheerful, being back home and all, for now the sun was up and things have been going alright. If only he could watch through the eyes of the guests, no doubt having fun.

Loud knocking on a door woke Andrew from his sleep. “Wha...”

“I see you're finally awake.” Shawn responded from his position on the wall.

“How long have you been awake?”

He shrugged. “I dunno, couple hours?”

Whoever was on the other side of the door continued to knock but this time they called out. “Hello? Are you awake in there? Celestia asked us to meet with you in the morning!”

Shawn seemed tired but that was usual. Andrew proceeded to get up slowly going to the door. “Ready?”

Shawn shrugged. “Might as well get it over with.” He said while sliding his sunglasses back on.