The Shadow of a Marine

Why did I agree to this plan? So now I'm trying to attract Nightmare Moon's attention so my new friends can actually hit her.

Is it just me or am I just stupid? But hey at least it not like... OH GOD THAT ONE HURT! I need to dodge a lot more. Who knew getting hit by a moon bolt would hurt so much? YEAH I blocked one now time to throw it back. I missed horribly.

I can feel a strong power behind me. I asked, “Is it read...” I never got to finish that either since the answer was right in-front of me. Dear god a rainbow just hit Nightmare... Wait what she became a regular pony?!? Wow. Now some crazy stuff is happening. A large white almost godlike being appeared. I think that’s Celestia. Wait she’s coming over...

Oh got my hopes up. Well at least Twilight and her friends know I helped.... Wait Celestia is coming over to me.

I bowed slightly and then she said, “ Thank you Shadow without you Luna would still be Nightmare Moon, and these ponies would have been her slaves. We all owe you a thanks.”

I said, “It was nothing I just wanted to help a friends.” I then looked slightly at Twilight and winked, she then winked back with a slight smile. Celestia then teleported us back to Ponyville. I was a little disoriented being teleported from the castle to Ponyville.

I asked the question that I knew every other pony wanted to ask, “What is going to happen to Luna?”

Celestia said, “She will return to her rightful place at my side where she will again control the moon. But right now I wish to speak with Twilight and her friends you are dismissed for now Shadow.”

I went to sit down on a bench to rest a bit. I slipped my headphones on and turned the A=album to Waiting For The End. After the song was done Twilight walks over to me and sits beside me. I let the headphones slide down my neck.

I said, “Hey Twilight. What’s going to happen now? I’m guessing you’re going back to Canterlot now.”

“No I’m not going back Celestia said I could stay here with you and my friends.” She replied.

“Oh. I guess thats fine.” I said a little sadly.

“Oh don’t worry we will be seeing each other a lot. How about meeting me at Sugarcube Corner tomorrow?” She replied with a seductive smile on her face.

I smiled back and replied, “I would love to.”

Celestia then vanished and the rest of Twilights friends came over. I slightly turned up the volume so I could hear the song that just came on without losing the ability to hear the girls. It turned out to be Dead Bite dear god I love Hollywood Undead.

“What are you doing over here when we could be celebrating Twilight?” asked Pinkie. I just thought please dear god do not fuck me over here. The song started up. Oh god why?

Johnny 3, and he's dipping in the four door

44 and it's pointing at your window

Ain't a good shot, here come four more! Oh dear god no. I just about lost it at that moment every-pony was staring at me. Again it happens,

I know that we have never really met before

But, tell me, does this rag smell like chloroform?

You know that I'm the reason people lock their doors

But, I got nothing but time, so, I'ma wait on the porch

You got nowhere to run too, so, don't try hiding

'Cause I'm known to be like Jack Nicholson from The Shining

Yeah, I'm breaking your door down, so, don't try fighting

Yeah, you gotta keep 'em fed, or the dead keep biting

Oh god I hate myself. I was about to get up when Rainbow Dash said, “Hm that sounds good but a little creepy.”

I mentally slapped myself. Guess I better turn it off. Fuck its to late anyway I thought upon seeing Applejack staring me down I then said a little sheepishly, “Well then I guess I better leave.”

Applejack then replied after roping me, “Where do yall think you’re going?”

I replied, “So you’re going to threaten me over a song.” Note to self keep your damn mouth shut if you get a chance. Well now I’m gagged and bound.

Fluttershy then said a little sheepishly, “Applejack it was just a song why are you tying him up?”

Twilight then spoke up, “Applejack if he wanted to hurt any of us then why didn’t he when he had a good chance inside the castle?”

Applejack replied, “You got a good point Twilight but why would he have a song like that playing?”

Rarity then said, “Applejack will you please release him he DID save us back there, and it is just a song.” I felt the ropes pressure leave. I took a deep breath.

I then said, “Thank you. I couldn’t breath for a moment there.”

Applejack said , “I shoulda realised it was a song and you really didn’t mean anything I’m sorry for doing that.”

I replied with, “Its alright I did kinda deserve it for even playing that song.” They then left with my stuff.... I may want that back. Since it had my keys......

Twilight then broke out laughing and said, “So what was the song about?”

I said, “It was a song I used to listen to a long time ago. Back before it was just Light and I left. Now it’s just me.”

Then Rainbow Dash flew back with my bag in hand and threw it to me and said, “Sorry about running off with your bag!”

Before I could say anything she was gone. I turned back to Twilight and just as I was about to ask her what she thought I should do to make it up to everyone else. She leaned towards me and kissed me. That took me by surprise and when she pulled away she was blushing deeply. I leaned in to return the kiss she leaned in too. I didn’t want that moment to end. She pulled back surprisingly fast and looked scared.

I turned around and was met by a glaring Celestia. I didn’t back down I was about to speak when Celestia lightened up and said, “When I said make friends I didn’t expect you to make this type of friend. You surprise me Twilight as always.” Celestia was smiling and then with a little bit of anger in her voice said to me, “It seems she likes you a lot, but if you break her heart I will not be merciful with you and banishment will not be an option .”

I sighed. I knew this would come… “You accuse me of something I would never commit. I’m not going to attempt to understand why. I have no more reason for loving Twilight then what I see now. My reason for loving her is simple. Because I do. I don’t need anything else. It would take utter mind control to force me away from that. Don’t accuse me of anything like that again.” I stated with slight anger.

Celestia replied with, “Hm you seem adamant in your decision. Well go back to making your plans. Enjoy the rest of the night you two.” Celestia then vanished again.

“I… I…” Twilight stuttered.

I turned back to Twilight and asked, “I meant everything I’ve said to you. And I’ll never change my ways because other ponies don’t want me nearby…. I love you Twilight…”

Twilight blushed and said, “Shadow… I… I love you too...” She leaned in again and we met with another kiss.

I broke away and said, “About our plans… What time should I be at your house?”

“Right around eight…” She replied with a blush.

“I’ll be there… Goodnight Twi… I’ll see you in the morning…” I said as we both got off the bench.

“Good night Shadow… See you in the morning too…” She said back with a smile.

I returned the smile as she walked back to her house.

This day… I’m thinking it’s a sign of what’s to come…. Strangeness. I’m going to enjoy my new life. Wait. I just threatened one of the Princesses… Oh that’s not going to be good for me.