Into shadows of the unknown

Around me I could her voices of concern, how long I have been in this room I do not know. Opening my eyes I had quickly open and shut them again to become adapted to the bright lights that were in the room I am currently in. Pretending to still be asleep I took a quick look around the room without moving my head. Good, none of them has noticed I am awake yet. Finally something goes my way, now I just have to figure a way out of this place. Seems to be a hospital, I think. Taking a closer look at the um ponies in the room I recognized one to be Luna, from earlier in the dreamworld. Hopefully she cannot recognize who I am, let's see there is one unicorn Doctor, and two other Alicorns I feel familiar with, but I can't recognize who they are. Taking a small breath I focused on recognizable features on the other two Alicorns in the room. One is tall, rainbow colored mane very wavy, white coat sun mark, and has a gold crown. The smaller one has a pink coat, her mane is three different colors light gold, dark pink, and purple. All three had crowns, some kind of chest plate, and ‘hoof-shoes’? Eh best name I have for them until I find out later. I have yet to learn the names of the other two Alicorns.

“We could take a blood sample to try and identify his parents.” The unicorn Doctor suggested to the tall white Alicorn. “Since he is still unconscious.”

Inwardly smiling, because my fake out was working, suddenly realizing he had said ‘blood’ which meant needles my nerves spiked upon hearing it. Trying to calm my nerves I waited to see what the white Alicorn would say.

“I believe you are right Doctor Goodwill.” The Alicorn replied to my horror. “Given his features I am quite interested to know who his parents are.”

“I, too am interested in the results sister.” Luna said turning to me she noticed I was awake, surprised she said. “Sister, I do believe he is awake now.”

Jumping up from the bed I shot a beam of energy through the door and floor, apparently. “NOPE! NO NEEDLES FOR ME! NOT TODAY!” I shouted quickly jumping through my escape route, I noticed they were too stunned to respond to what I just did. Landing hard on the ground, my hoofs made small dents in the floor, quickly scanning my surroundings I could see ponies sitting on chairs, within seconds I had found the exit. Rushing for the exit I was very confused when I was picked up by a lavender aura, quickly turned in the opposite direction I was confronted with the lavender Alicorn who had captured me.

“Now don't you run away before I get to meet you.” She accused playfully.

“Well now you met me, bye!” Still a bit worried about the needles, I began surrounding myself in darkness, getting mixed reactions from the ponies surrounding me, mostly confusion from the Alicorn mare before me. Hearing the ding of the elevator I quickly released my teleport spell. Plopping back on the ground I felt nauseous and tired, and in a new area, I sat there for a couple minutes before the nauseousness had faded completely. Examining my surroundings I found myself to be in the middle of a beautiful garden, I quickly found more than a dozen flowers I couldn't recognize, but I could however see a couple fruit trees I could identify there was peach, Apple, pear, and cherry. Wandering about the garden I found a patch of flowers where there were maybe five different kinds of flowers, but between even the same kind they were differences I could pick out, whether it be a small color change or the flower just being more vibrant in color. Picking out a patch of grass among the flowers beautiful smell, I felt my body grow heavy as I layer down with the Sun's rays warming me I fell into slumber.

{Dream Realm}

Opening my eyes I found myself among the flowers I had fallen asleep by with the sun’s rays coming down. Definitely dreaming. So I should practice some of the spells I learned earlier. Sighing to myself I began to practice more with the spells I already knew, like teleportation, shape shifting, some illusion spells, along with the offensive and defensive spells I could remember. A couple hours probably went by as I practiced, soon I felt another presence but it was outside of my dream. Willing myself awake, my little world quickly faded away.

{Real World}

“What are you doing here little colt?” A guard in gold armor asked me gently.

Colt? Huh must be what they call boys in this world. Opening my eyes I saw they guard jump back in surprise taking a defensive stance.

“What are you doing here changeling?!” The guard's voice changing to a threatening tone.

“I-I’m not a changeling, I’m a Raistlin, my name is…” I said stammering a little from the quick change of the guard. What should my name be? I have to think of one quick! Oh I know. “...Phantom Nightmare.”

After I had finished the guard thought about what I said, I noticed he was a Pegasus. His only response was. “Come with me.” I could tell he was still on edge.

“Why? Also what is a changeling?” I said not moving from my position.

Letting out an exasperated sigh he said. “Just come with me.” I think I may have forgotten to cast the illusion spells over my eyes as well. Walking along the guard he didn't really have anything on him that stood out, except his armor. Trotting along the garden's path I saw the big castle that overlooked the entire garden. How do I miss something so big?! It's a freaking castle! I really should pay more attention to what is surrounding me. Looking over my back I saw what could have possibly lead the guard to think I was one of these ‘changelings’. It was the imprints on my back. Eh I don't feel like casting another illusion spell to cover up that. Soon we came to the open doors of the castle

“Wait here.” Was all the guard said before he walked inside of the castle. Casting a quick illusion spell I made myself basically invisible, I was quite happy with myself. When I saw the guard returning, my happiness was quickly replaced with dread when I saw who was walking beside him, luckily the white Alicorns attention was on the guard. Ducking out of sight, because I had no idea how experienced she was with seeing through illusions, or just knowing I was there, I found my hiding spot behind a conveniently placed bush. Adjusting myself to her their conversation better, I could hear. “I told him to stay here.” He said aimlessly looking around. “He seemed pretty happy to follow me.”

“It is okay Sky Trail, next time just bring him with you.” She comforting Sky. “He is important to find, he escaped from the hospital a couple hours ago through dark teleportation.”

“I will find him Princess Celestia.” Well now I know her name, but I need to know the rest of their names. I'll just look through Sky’s memory. My eyes were solely fixed on Sky as he headed back to the garden. Alone. Exactly what I need, with Celestia and the guard separated it will make this easier for me. Trailing the guard quietly I asked Dark how I could get the information I needed.

“Well with your new form, you can take whoever looks into your eyes into a nightmare, thus living up to your name.” He smiled in reply.

“That simple?[”

“Yes, but you have to choose to put them into the said nightmare, and you can enter it as well, also a choice.”

“Thanks Dark.”

“Anytime, I am quite bored just talking to Star here.”

“And that's a bad thing!?”

Before I had to hear them insult each other, I suppressed them rolling my eyes at how easy it is to offend a remnant. All right, time to cause a nightmare in the day. This should be interesting. Smiling to myself as I came up on Sky, careful not to alert him of my position. “This will be fun little guard.” I said dropping my illusion, showing off my teeth with my nightmare eyes. The moment his locked with mine I saw his eyes widen, and his pupils constrict from fear of what was contained in his nightmare. Sensing fear build I entered the nightmare, influencing it with images of the other Alicorns, I saw his nightmare immediately react Changing into a large array of chaos, luckily I could pick out the memories the flowed into the nightmare which fueled it. Alright, so the lavender Alicorn is called Twilight Sparkle, the pink one is called Cadence, and they are all princesses. Then Twilight and her friends are the element bearers of harmony. Giggling I began influencing the nightmare more heavily. “Isn’t this fun…”

P.O.V. : Celestia

After I finished talking to Sky Trail I waited to see if something might happen, since the little Phantom had escaped from both the hospital *and my students grasp. Seeing him with an illusion spell on, and following Sky, I wrapped the light around my causing invisibility, and then followed Phantom from a distance. The hunter becomes the hunted. I wonder what he is planning to do, I should make sure he doesn’t do anything to Sky, though he is a capable guard I do not know how much power little Phantom has. I saw Sky turn around and face Phantom when it seemed like he said something, then I could see Sky’s eyes constrict very fast. Walking closer I came up to their sides, and what I see disturbed me greatly. Phantom had silver lunar pony eyes, and peculiar marks on his back, they were black and white in the shape of folded wings. Sky’s pupils were constricted to a very small dot in his eyes. Phantom is using some kind of magic, looks to be nightmare magic since he also has the teeth simply leer to that of Nightmare Moon.*

Casting a knockout spell on both of them, to stop the possible nightmare and capture Phantom. As I levitated them back into my castle, I received a few confused looks from the nobles around the castle. leaving Sky Trail in the barracks, I brought Phantom to my room laying his head down on my pillow. Walking to the door I caught Luna trying to get into my cake room. “Luna! Can you, instead of trying to steal my cake tell Cadence and Twilight that I found Phantom, the unicorn colt who escaped from the hospital.” Sheepishly Luna walked away down the hall, turning back in the room I grabbed a magic inhibitor and gentle slipped it over his horn. *I wonder how he got these marks on his sides, Sky told me he was called a Raistlin, and his full name was Phantom Nightmare, such a interesting name. I will ask who his parents are. Then his body tensed before deeply exhaling.*

P.O.V. : Phantom Nightmare

After I exhaled, I felt surrounded by softness on the side I was laying on.

“Do you guys know what happened?”

“You were knocked out by a spell.” *Great. Just great. Now where am I? my mind froze as I realized Princess Celestia was laying on the bed in front of me. Too bad my head still hurt bad from being knocked out or I would have returned the favor, after one of my remnants gave me the spell. Quickly turning my head I tried to release a burst of energy at the window, only to see a couple silver sparks come off my horn.*

“What did you do?!” I practically yelled at Celestia

Calm as ever she replied. “I believe that you earned a magic time out for awhile.”

“You didn't answer my question. What. Did. You. Do.” Anger began rising up in my chest, because she was purposely avoiding the question.

“I am not required by law to tell you what I did and didn't do.” She said as she closed the doors with her magic. “Can you tell me who and what you are?”

“Heh, I am not required by law to tell you.”

“You will be if I give a royal decree.”

Sighing in defeat. “Fine. My name is Phantom Nightmare, and I am a Raistlin. Happy miss princess?”

“Happy enough.” She said smiling

*I know she is hiding something, I just have to find out what. What is on my–oh that's what doing it. It's taking my magic or something. “Alright Trollestia, I believe there's something more to this conversation.”*

“Indeed there is, did you arrive on the solar eclipse that happened one day ago?”

“I think so. Why are you asking?”

Celestia’s face turned serious. “The only solar eclipse we have had was when my sister fell into darkness.”

Rolling over laughing I responded. “So I'm a living nightmare then?”

“That is to be determined.” Celestia’s face softened. “So what will you do now?”

“Escape.” I said trying not to look in the one place I could escape, the door. “And then you would never find me again.”

Celestia noticed where I could escape. “You can't escape out the door, because there is me right here with magic, and you without. And I wouldn't need to find you because you are right here.”

“You are such a troll.”

“Better than inducing ponies I just met into nightmares.” Celestia gently responded. “Now, can you tell me why you did that?”

Breaking eye contact because of the type of question that she asked then I smiled. “Well I was testing something to help me find information?” Seriously I could not tell if that pony was buying it or not, it's like she has some mask on or something.

“About?”

“Well I was using a tiny little skill I have to see who Cadence, Twilight, and her friends. And a little about anything else I wanted to know.”

A guard opened the door saying. “Princess Celestia, they have arrived.” Leaping from the bed I shouted. “FREEDOM!” Midair I was caught, which surprised the guard. Turning my head I could see Celestia’s horn surrounded by same aura of light gold that caught me.

“It's time to meet the other Princesses.” Floating me out of her bedroom, we soon came to another room which held the other three Princesses. “Dark, is there a way to break this thing on my horn?”

“Yes, I would only take a small blast of dark magic. But you should try to focus on where the inhibitor is on your horn.” Nodding thanks as I was floated into the room and set on a chair. “Hello again Luna.” Amusement over over my face, leaving the blue Alicorn confused. “Have a surprising night?”

“How would you…” Realization flashed across her face. “…Invader.”

“Nightmare Moon.” Smiling at her, I heard Twilight gasp. “Like my teeth? hey Luna, would you like to continue?”

“Where did you meet Luna?” Twilight interjected before Luna could respond.

“In a dream.” I shrugged. “More specifically, in her dream.”

“I thought Luna was the only dream walker?” Twilight looked very confused, obviously trying to understand what I said.

“Ha! Only dream walker, not anymore though.” Bored of their questions I looked to the door only to have it shut by Celestia. “How much do you know about me?”

“We know you are what's called a Raistlin, and your name is Phantom Nightmare.” Celestia said while taking her seat. “And what Discord told us, and he said last time he saw you was when you were a sphere of pure energy. That’s only something that happens to Alicorns, when they die or will it.” Celestia stopped Twilight from asking. “It is a very dangerous thing that happens, and my magic is too explosive to really have control, Luna?”

“Took me about twenty tries before I was able to control my magic.” Luna leaned back thinking. “How did you control your magic so fast?” All heads turned to me. “I just died because I tripped and ended up impaling myself, as for the sphere of magic, I just made it obey me I guess.” I said shrugging. “Then I was reborn…” Gathering the dark magic in my horn I focused it around the spot where the inhibitor was, pulsing the magic I could see the ring shatter and fly across the room. The Alicorns ducked to avoid being hit by the larger pieces. Shape shifting my wings back I took off the rest of my illusion, but leaving my gem hidden. “As this!” As I stretched my wings out, I noticed my left wing had a small claw coming off of it.

“That would explain a lot, but it now does not explain how you ascended.” Luna look intently at me for an answer. “The remnants would know, they’re part of the reason.” I pouted a little. “They are quite bored so they might want to tell you.” All the Alicorns looked very confused, Celestia was the first to speak. “I don't think you could bring them out?”

“No. They are stuck in my mind.”

“Would you relay the message?”

“Tell her good try, and to fu*% off.”

“Dark! Seriously, sometimes he is a child. Sorry I don't have the answer to that, only Dark would. But he is too busy speaking profanity.”

*Well I could not tell Celestia the last part, nah I'll just tell her anyway. “Well I don't know if this is an answer or not but, Dark said ‘good try and fu*% off’, and Star doesn't know.” All the Alicorns stared at what I just spoken, none of them wanting to speak first. Eventually Cadence spoke with uncertainty. “Well, do you have any parents? Do you know how old you are?”*

“I am certain you can tell me how old this body is, since you two had something to do with it.”

“You are twelve. What?! Why do you do this to me…” He said through me in a much darker voice, All the Alicorns were looking at me strangely, when my voice returned to normal. “What? I made him talk, big deal.” Then I was encased in a bubble that made me unable to hear anyhting outside of it. As they talked about something, Cadence seemed very excited about what their conversation was about.

“I don't suppose you guys would know what they are talking about?/i]”**

“We only see and hear what you do, so no but we could guess.”

“I’ll just wait and find out then, can’t be that bad.”

After a couple minutes of them talking, Celestia I swear must have planned this, when she popped the bubble it caused me to jump and lose hold of my illusion spell. All the princesses, except our dear Trollestia wore surprised looks. “Oops…” was I was able to to say before I heard Twilight whisper to Cadence. “Still going to do it?” Nodding was the only response Twilight received.

“Do what now?” I asked turned to Celestia, inevitably flashing off my teeth. “I would like to know why I had to sit in silence with only voices.”

“Since you do not have parents, and you are not old enough to be out on your own, Cadence here offered quite enthusiastically to let us adopt you since she claims she called any kind of thing that relate to this kind of thing.” She explained being very specific to what she was referring to. Continuing as she eyed the gem I had in my head. “So you will go to the crystal empire today with Cadence.”

Setting my head slowly on the table to keep mouth from hanging open, I knew what was happening, and I didn’t want it to. That much. Smiling at what I had just thought of, I said. “Alright I can agree on that.” This will be great. And I'll have fun. “But only if can find me first, after I hide, bye!” Casting an illusion I made it look like I had teleported out, but in reality I just hid under the table with another illusion to make it seem like I wasn't there at all.

“I thought he couldn't do teleportation spells that well.” Twilight noted to herself rising from her chair, as she was walking over I prepared a note, quickly setting it on my chair. “He left a note,–”

“We will go prepare the paper for you Cadence.” Luna said as she exited the room with Celestia.

Twilight had a slightly annoyed face as she resumed. “–about the rules ‘I’ll hide where I please, and it's your job to find me. Anything goes.’ Why do you think he runs?”

“He might just want to play.” Cadence suggested. “All we have to do is find him and we win.” *Like I will make it that easy. But if I do get caught I could hold it over Celestia head for centuries, if Alicorns are actually immortal.*

“[/color=#be4343]They are, which means you are.”

“Butt out Dark.”

“Oh no, it seems like I *butter listen.”*

“Shut up already.”

After his pun he was very quiet, while I had been communicating with Dark, Cadence had gotten very emotional in very little time, which left me pretty confused. “I know he wants to play I just know it! If we don't find him… I don't know what will happen.” Cadence continued crying. “And he doesn't even have a family.” Cadence wiped hear tears away. “And I already want to take care of him.”

“We will find him Cadence.” Twilight comforted her. “Besides since he uses dark magic he is even easier to track.” Oh crap. From under the table I saw Twilight’s horn light up for one second then I was wrapped up in ropes, giving a small Yelp as I was drug out from under the table. Now visible to both Alicorns I had probably the one of the most ridiculous smile on my face. “Hi… So much for hiding well.”

Chuckling Twilight smiled. “You his well, but your dark magic gave you away.” Her face suddenly turned serious. “Where did you learn that magic.”

“I’ve had it?”

Raising an eyebrow she moved to a different topic. “When did you find the time to learn an illusion spell?”

“Couple hours ago, memories, and abundance of magic.” I said guessing her next oncoming questions, giving a small smile to Cadence. “And I get to do something new!”

Walking over to where I was lying on the floor restrained still, Cadence rid her face of her tears by nuzzling my neck, and all I would try to do was squirm in my attempt to not be used as a towel. “What would shiny think about this?” Twilight gestured at me.

Smiling deviously Cadence replied. “If he says anything that would disagree with what I did, then he will spend a night on the couch. And could you let him go now?” As my restraints melted away they were already out the door, hurrying to catch up I found Twilight nowhere to be found and Cadence scribbling on a paper that would probably be the adoption paper that Luna prepared. After she had finished she walked back out of the room. “Follow me Prince Raistlin.” Trotting after her I assumed she said that because I was adopted by a princess, which would automatically make me a prince. *Why didn't I think of that before?*

“Because you’re stupid?”

“you can just shut up Dark.”

After Dark actually shut up, I was able to ask questions about the ‘shiny’ I heard. She just responded by saying he was her husband and it's easier to say ‘shiny’ instead of Shining the whole time. The more I find out about this world, the better chance I have to live in it. When my hooves suddenly left the ground I felt alarm until I was set on Cadences back.

“Is this really necessary?” I asked sarcastically. “I can walk myself.”

“And I want to carry you on my back. And you don’t know where we are going.”

“Then I can just follow you.” I said deadpanning

“Alright, you are heavy anyway.” Sliding off her back I landed back on the ground, shifting my wings back into imprints I noticed there was no pain. Happy with my skills I began inquiring about the crystal empire. “So are we going somewhere?”

“Yes.” Smiling down at me Cadence almost looked like she was going to pick me up again. “We are going to the crystal empire, which as the name says, is a empire of crystal”And I couldn't guess that.“the ponies there are crystal too.”finally a surprise. “I am in charge of court there, where the ponies bring me problems that they cannot solve themselves”

Nodding, I cast an illusion covering my more than ‘abnormal’ features up, looking around I spotted three unicorns looking at me, their filly looking nervous. Would be easy to scare her when she is in a state of nervousness. Cadence might do something, and I don't want to find out what her consequences might be. As I thought about that she started walking towards me, causing a small pain in my chest.

“I can tell you are up to something, it better be nice.” *Jeez, it seems a lot worse when she doesn't say ‘or else’ how does she even do that? Oh now I remember she’s the princess of love.*

“Would you care to start a prank war among immortals?” Grinning madly I showed my disguised teeth.

Before Cadence was able to answer the filly spoke up. “Hi… My name is Lily Dreams. My parents say I need more friends.” Smiling widely. “What's your name?”

At my hesitation Cadence whispered. “You should socialize Phantom.”

Sticking my tongue at her I turned back to Lily, her face slowly became downcast, before she could turn away. “Hey Lily, I was think about a way of communicating with each other.” *Not really, but I could use a friend to help me learn more stuff!*

“What would that be?” She stayed suddenly interested.

“I need a second to remember.”

“If you guys don't help quickly I may not reward you.” Immediately two spells were shouted in my mind.

“We will collect later.”

“Just remind me, okay Star?” Prompting me to use the spells he refreshed the memory. Casting the spell fire paper it appeared in front of us catching both papers Lily looked at me smiling my horn glowed again, two cursed quills appeared before us. After she caught those too, I had to caught my breath. Ooh, that was quite something summoning two of each thing. Hey guys memory for explaining… on cue another section of memories popped up.

“OK. So the papers are called fire paper, what it does is when you burn it, the words you write on it will be sent to me so I can read it, and it will create a new paper as well.” Taking a breath. “The quills are kind of a living spell, that's why they are called cursed quills, what they do is write your thoughts while using your magic energy, best thing about them is they cannot make a spelling mistake or grammar error. Cool huh?” Taking a closer look I noticed her mane was dark green, her coat was dark blue, and he eyes were a beautiful leaf green. *How do I miss details as big as this?!*mental facehoof**** “Oh and I'm Phantom Nightmare.”**

Smiling brightly she left me with me quill and paper. “See you later Phantom!”

Waving, I turning to Cadence and her smile said something I couldn't understand. “Are you planning something?”

Shaking her head. “No, I was just remembering how Shiny did nearly the same thing. Except you were a gentlecolt and gave her magical items, lol he did was give me paper with his name in it.” Cadence gave a small laugh looking down at me. “Where did you learn those spells.”

“Funny thing, they were shoved in my head. They are certain advantages to having remnants in your mind.” Frowning at her she laughed more. “And who said I had to live your hus–my fathers life?”

“Nopony. I am certain though That there will be similarities.” Cadence was still smiling when she ordered the train tickets, now boarding the train. Their sayings are hurting my head, I might be able to not completely answer her question. Looking up I at my mom, I could tell she was waiting for my answer. “What?”

“I'm waiting for your answer.” *Dang, she didn't forget.*

“Well I mentioned remnants right?” When she nodded I continued. “I have two of them permanently stuck in my mind, and remnants are the creation of memories without souls, so they gave me the spells.” “Still owe us.” When we reached our cabin, jumping on the bed Cadence continued. “How were did they become permanently stuck in your mind?”

Scowling I splayed out on the bed. “I don't wanna talk about it.”

“The train ride is quite long from here to the crystal empire.”

“I can just sleep then.”

“And if you cannot sleep?”

“You're going to make me do it.”

“Now you get it!” Happily Cadence applauded me. “I'm sure the ponies would like to meet their new prince.” Yes I am quite sure… I thought sarcastically.

“But doesn't that mean I might be bored to no end?”

“That is quite possible.” *I knew there was some kind of downside to being a prince!*

“Quit torturing me.”

“But it's so fun though.”

“And yet I suddenly want to fall asleep, to escape this.”

“I would just wake you up.”

Letting out an exasperated sigh. “Fine. I'll go introduce myself to every. Single. Pony on the train.” The only thing Cadence did after that was giggle as I left the cabin, shutting the door I was met with one of the train attendants. “Do you need anything, prince Raistlin?”

“Just something to eat.” Smiling she turned down the pathway. “Follow me.” Gleefully following her to the food, since I hadn't had anything today to eat. At least I don't have to introduce myself to the whole train. I am way too hungry to accomplish such a thing. “Here we are, i hope you enjoy the food prince Raistlin.” Nodding thanks she left, taking a seat at one of the tables in the train car, I wondered what they served. Well I am soon to find out. A couple minutes after she had left a waiter came.

“What would you like to eat prince Raistlin?” Sighing at the overuse of my new title, I replied. “Do you have any fish?” Nodding I continued. “Then I'll also take a slice of vanilla cake and six cookies.”

After he finished scribbling down my order. “We have rainbow fish on the train at the moment.”

“That's fine, can you get me one of those then?” Adding that to the order he left out the door to the kitchen. *I wish I had my stuff. I wonder why they went.*

“They were sent to your pocket dimension, when you died yesterday.”

“Thanks for the reminder. Also you need to teach me how to access it. I don't know everything in the world, not yet at least.”

“I can teach you later, right now I'm in the middle of a chess game with Dark. He is really intent on beating me.”

“Good for him.”

“Shut up. I don't like to lose, that's it.”

“Sure it is, talk to you guys later.”

“Checkmate.”

“…F#%* it!”

Laughing as the waiter came back, I could see confusion on his face as he brought my food in his magic. Setting my food on the tab,e he asked. “What's so funny?

Taking a bite of the cake. “My voices are being funny again, because one of them lost another game of chess. Quite the reaction the loser had.”

“Alright, ring the bell when you are done or need something.” As I nodded he left me to eat my cake. When I had finished my cake I quickly moved on to the cookies. Taking a closer look at the fish, it literally looked like a rainbow had hit it. Taking a bit of the strange thing, my mouth ways hit with a beautiful combination of spicy and sour balancing perfectly with the natural flavor of the meat. I was surprised to find that too soon did I finish the fish, slightly disappointed. Ringing the bell he had left on my table, I made my way back to my cabin since I now felt drowsy to continue.

“Did you have a good time?”

Flopping on the bed, I have a small groan. “Absolutely. It was delicious.”

Sighing Cadence liked my sleepy body over to her bed, by the time I tried to make an argument I was already comfortable, falling asleep I thought I felt something bump me. Shrugging it off I fell asleep in her warm embrace.

When I awoke I was surrounded by what I assumed to be crystal ponies, sliding off her back I noticed the group only tighten closer, annoyed I stripped off my illusion shouting. “Ba!” And as they tried to run away I almost bounded after them as they screamed in terror running away, but Cadence caught me with her magic and lifted me up to her frowning face of disapproval. Smiling the best I could with my razor sharp teeth. “If you weren't so cut you would be in your room right now, and Shining is now wondering why those ponies were running in terror.” Cadence half scolded. Now that we were under the castle I could see Shining trotting up with a confused face.

Jokingly I said. “Is that another pony I can terrorize?”

“No, that is Shining Armor, and I don't think you would be able to scare him.”

“Scare who now?” Noticing me in Cadence’s magic. “Was that the little colt who scared all those crystal ponies? And is he an Alicorn? Why is he with you?”

“We adopted him, he is the one who did the scaring, he is an Alicorn, and he was going to try to scare you.” Cadence replied. I heard Shining Armor mumble something. “What was that Shiny, I couldn't hear you.”

Speaking louder Shining Armor voiced his opinion. “I said why didn't you ask me first?” When I smiled he suddenly realized his mistake he tried to correct it, but Cadence beat him to it. “Wrong answer.” Smiling Cadence continued. “And for a kind reminder you get to sleep on the couch again.” Laughing in the air at Shining’s apparently repeated consequence Cadence asked me. “Well it's getting late, Celestia will set the sun soon. Phantom, shall we get the couch ready for your father?” Still laughing I was able to get out. “Sure!” As I was set down I bounded into the crystal castle to prepare Shiny’s couch.