Author's Note

Ditty is Identity's nickname.

coming and going

Chaotic was outraged. he could't believe that Identity was going to King Sombra. RH was crying.

Caramel piped up "We have to save her.

"I know we have to. She is my sister. And your guys friend." Chaotic replied.

"Why would she go to King Sombra. He is mean and rude. Not to mention, DJ is still missing." RH wailed.

"I don't know. But whatever it is, we have to be careful. If we make the wrong move, we could be captured, or even worse, Ditty might get hurt." Chaotic said to his fiancee.

"Well, what ever is going on, we do need to save her. But to do so, we need a very well organized, and detailed plan." Caramel suggested.
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Shadow had escaped, and was trying to figure out a way to set her dad's hostages free. She knew it was risky, but she had to try. Later she snuck into her dad's lair. And she... Lept and untied one of the victims. But, she only had enough time to set one free. And that one was DJ.
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" What are you doing?" Yelled DJ.

"Saving you!" Shadow yelled back.

"What?" DJ replied in panic.

"I'll explain once we're safe." Shadow said.

Shadow ran through the Everfree Forrest looking for somewhere safe. Once they were, DJ said

"What the hay did you just do?"

"I just saved you from my father who is absolutely crazy." Shadow replied firmly.

" What do you mean saved?" DJ questioned.

" It is quite simple. 1st, I escaped from somewhere awful, and happen to hear something about a ransom from my father. 2nd, I have just saved you from his clutches. 3rd, I plan to help save the rest of the other hostages." Shadow spoke.

"Actually, your father is putting us up for
Ransom to get you back." DJ said now quite calm.

"What!?" Shadow said in surprise and shock.

"It's true. He isn't the type of pony that would show that he cares, but down, deep inside that crazy, cold, and careless heart, he does, for you." DJ explained

Shadow was still in shock. She couldn't believe it. How could it be possible? She had so many questions.

" I know that's its a lot to take in. It's getting late. We should sleep and talk more in the morning." DJ said to Shadow.

Shadow was still in surprise. But she did lay down.... Next to and leaning on DJ. DJ had let her while putting his hoof around her. Together they slept.
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"Well, well. King Sombra said. " We gain 3 new victims, and loose one to who knows where. I will save your voice by telling you what is going on. You have been put up for ransom, the one who escaped was your friend DJ, and I have run out of time. Tomorrow I see about the response on my ransom note.
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The princesses were reviewing the ransom note.

"What can we do." Cried Celestia. " Shadow escaped, and that is who the ransom note is for."

"We tell him the truth. When his daughter is back, because she is no daughter of mine, we get back our ponies. And I will help to find her only because I want our friend's family back." Luna said emotionless.

"Okay sister" Celestia replied with a sigh. "You know what is going on. And I will follow your lead. Because I respect you."

"Good" said Luna.

They made out a ransom note reply. They told how Shadow had escaped and how Luna would help in trade for the hostages.
And the letter was sent to King Sombra.
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King Sombra received the note. He was worried sick. He was so concerned for his daughter. He wrote a response right away.

Dear Princesses,

I am coming right away. The hostages I am bringing also. When we find my daughter, you can have your ponies back. Although DJ has escaped. I will see you on the morrow.

From King Sombra.

He sent the note and prayed that Shadow was alright.
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Shadow woke up. There was a bunch of food. Well the best you can in the Everfree Forrest.

"Morning sunshine" DJ happily chirped.

"Where did this all come from?" Shadow questioned.

"Oh I gathered this earlier. Thought it would help to start the day with a full stomach." DJ said.

"Oh. Well I was sort of hungry. And we can talk after breakfast." Shadow replied.