The Shadow Pony

New Pony, 2.0

AN- Hi, everypony! I'm CrimLight. I hope you enjoy my story! I would also like to thank my good friend NeoAlicornofTwilight for allowing me to post on his account. Anyway, feel free to comment or review. I'll answer any questions from readers and I would really appreciate some feedback!

Twilight yawned and stretched. She slowly hauled herself out of bed, squinting at the bright morning light. Rubbing her eyes with one hoof, she slid down the stairs and walked over to the table she had been reading at last night. Picking up the book there, she walked towards the door. Staring at her spellbook, she fumbled about for the doorknob. Finally locating the small handle, she turned it and flung the door open. It thunked aqainst something.

"Ow!"

Twilight dashed outside, spinning to see what she had hit. It was a small silver pony with a black mane, rubbing her head with tears in her eyes. Twilight felt awful.

"I'm so sorry! I didn't see you there!"

The pony smiled weakly. "It's okay. I didn't know you were there either." Twilight couldn't help but grin at that. The pony stood up. "Anyway, my name's Light. Sorry about falling asleep at your door. I was very tired and very hungry, and I've traveled a long way on hoof. I came to your home, hoping you were friendly, and went to sleep. I'm sorry for disturbing you."

Twilight was taken aback. "Disturbing? You weren't disturbing me. If anything, I'm glad you're here. You seem like a very sweet pony, and I'm delighted to meet you. My name is Twilight Sparkle. Welcome to Ponyville!" Light opened her mouth to speak when her stomach rumbled. She looked away, blushing with embarrassment. Twilight smiled knowingly. "Come on. Let's go get you some food." Light looked up at Twilight gratefully.

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"HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUH?!!"

Pinkie Pie gasped so loudly that Light jumped and hid behind Twilight Sparkle.

"TWILIGHT!" Pinkie exclaimed. "Is this a new pony? I LOVE new ponies! We should have a party! Okay, I'll get balloons and food, you make invitations-"

"PINKIE!"

Pinkie Pie froze mid-sentence. She smiled. "Yes?" Twilight rolled her eyes and huffed with impatience. "AS I was SAYING, this pony is Light, and she's very hungry-"

"Oh! That's why you brought her here!" Pinkie bounced around placing various sweets on a huge platter. Dumping the platter onto a table, she shoved Light into a chair. "Eat up!" Light picked up a cupcake and took a tentative bite. Her eyes widened. "This...is...AMAZING!!" She tore into the rest of the pile. Pinkie whipped out a stopwatch from who-knows-where and started it. By the time Light was done, only one minute had passed. Pinkie and Twilight's mouths dropped open. Twilight was the first to speak. "H-how did you eat ALL THAT FOOD so fast?!"

Light smiled shyly. "Well, I was very hungry...and it was so good... Thank you, Pinkie." Pinkie beamed at her. "You are SOOOO WELCOME! I can't BELIEVE you inhaled that so fast! That must be a world record! RIGHT HERE IN MY BAKERY!" She bounced around with delight. "AWESOME!!!" Light grinned, happy that Pinkie Pie was so excited. "Thank you very much for the food." She burped, then blushed so badly her entire face turned pink. "Excuse me...."

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Walking up to the door of Rarity's boutique, Twilight Sparkle paused and looked behind her at Light. Light was shaking with nerves but smiled weakly at Twilight. "I-I'm okay," she stammered. Twilight frowned, doubtful. "Are you sure?" Light nodded, trembling. "Twilight turned back to the door. Opening it, she and Light walked inside. Suddenly, they heard somepony scream in horror and fear!