Ballad of Serenity

Hatred, Loneliness and darkness.

all of these can effect the psychology of a living being. all to a point where the individual will snap and start the killing.

the dark, dreary, Decrepit looking Alicorn paced back and forth in his Crystalline prison, silently cursing his once-soon-to-be-wife in an ancient-long-since-dead language.

He finally had gathered enough strength to break out. but what then? would he simply start the end of days all over again?

or would he begin to realize that the mortals needed a competent ruler. His descendants, to him, had failed as Rulers.

they would be the first to go in the cull. his rage burned to a peak and finally the crystal shattered. his spirit was released into the universe.

Now began his long journey back to the planet, with fire in his eyes, DawnBreaker made his way home, Dragging hell along for the ride.

the sounds of music could be heard over a pair of large headphones that rested around my neck.

As i walked along the beaten path towards sweet apple acres to finally confront Applebloom and her distinguished dislike of me.

the sooner this was out in the open the better. but then again, some times shit gets stirred to a point where I just want to throw my hands up and shout "FINE, FUCK YOU" but that wont happen.... I hope. I looked up for a moment, Not noticing the glint of crystal heading towards the planet surface.

Scootaloo had tried to convince me to try and talk to applebloom, on the premise that she won't go ballistic.

As I walked along the beaten path towards Sweet Apple Acres, I spotted AppleJack, "Yo, AppleJack, you alright?"

AppleJack was slightly out of breath. but she nodded. "yep, Just been running with Rainbow Dash" she grinned.

"Cool, hey.. have you seen Applebloom anywhere?"

"last ah saw, she was repairing the old crusader Club house" I raised an eyebrow but didn't Question it.

she then pointed towards the sounds of banging and swearing.

Then I heard it, "Girls, slow down, you're never gonna earn your marks trying everything under the sun n moon"

I gave a small Smile as I arrived. "She's right, young uns, the flow of the universe is a strange one, they lead us to whatever our destinies demand" the three young girls turned to look at me.

"Young uns? but you aint no older than me" Applebloom smirked.

I shrugged, "need any help Applebloom?" she nodded and pointed to the three fillies looking at me in confusion.

one of them finally asked me a Question. "How did you get your Cutie mark, Mister?"

I heard a giggle emanating from Applebloom. I frowned for a brief moment until I saw a small smile.

I sat down on a nearby log, Taking off my jacket, the mark emblazoned on my right bicep was made visible.

That's when Applebloom put down the hammer and started to listen. "well, several years, I was Training at the castle barracks with the royal guard. I'm seventeen now, but this was like... when i was your age" the fillies eyes widened with amazement. I pointed to my forearm, "I was involved in the Changling attack, were you taught about it?" the three of them nodded. "well, I won't beautify my own actions, But i'll tell you how I earned my mark"

I took a deep breath. and then weaved the tale.

"It was a boring day in canterlot, the usual beurocratic stuff was taking place, I stuck to the shadows as part of the Shadow Guard, appearing only when needed. the royal wedding was in full swing, until of course Queen Chrysalis attacked.

I was in the north wing when it happened. all I could do really was go out to the streets and try my best. armed with a short sword, I took down any changeling that tried to harm anyone. and thats when this showed up, but listen to me when i say don't go looking for trouble... things tend to get worse if you do"

the fillies looked at me in awe. they were speaking to what they thought was a hero.

they then promptly ran off in search of something to do.

I looked at Applebloom, "Ah never knew you were a hero"

"Please... Don't call me that, any ways.... why don't you like me that much?"

she shot me a sudden indignant look. "Your Hiding something"

I sighed, "Is that it? there's something else isn't there"

she nodded slightly with a sad look. I gave her a short version of most of my life.

I watched as her face went through almost every emotion.

"now onto the other problem... its not with me fully... its quite possibly with every couple you come across"

She sinks down lower.

I placed a hand on her shoulder.

"It's like there's a part of you that is a burning ball of rage screaming obscenities and phrases like how dare they rub it in! or fuck off, leave me alone before i kill you all

and the other half is holding it back while having a nervous smile plastered on its face.

all you can do now is carry on hiding behind a fake smile and hope to what ever being is out there that the mask you wear doesn’t break"

She looked up at me, "I been through it all, AppleBloom, theres no remedey... apart from getting out there"

I helped her up off the floor.

"Now then, what we doing about this clubhouse?"