private Land of Shadows

[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

@, 

 

"I'm...Alright" Neon said but then sighed "Well, mostly alright...I broke up with Red" She paused and tried to think of something funny to say "Plus i'm a bit tired and cranky" Neon laughed a bit. "But, i'm alright" She smiled then looked around "Wow, looks like they are about done with the decorations" 

[Budding Night 1,043]

@@Sterling Crimson ((But whatda 'bout Evies parents?))
 
Wispent and Midnight Shield were just going up to the chapel door, on the way there they had been talking about their youngest daughters wedding, Wispent was worrying about it, leaving her youngest baby girl behind while Midnight Shield was reassuring her that things would be alright.
 
"My youngest baby girl is growing up! Even before her older sister, she's fallen in love and gotten married" Wispent would say "I don't want to lose my baby girl!"
"Relax, darling" Midnight would say, giving her the soft, sweet smile that he knew she loved "Shes finally happy. After all that time, shes happy again, shes in love, shes with someone that can keep her from going depressed again"
"Yes.. You are right. But I still no not want to let her go, shes my little Evening's Glory, I could never let her go"
"Darling, you are not letting her go, you are simply giving her to someone else to take care of her. She will still be our youngest daughter, but she just won't be in our hooves anymore, and I highly think that she'd rather be in the hoofs of her lover instead of her parents"
"Yes, okay. I understand. I'm happy for her, but... I'm just afraid."
"Afraid of what?"
"Afraid of.. her.. finding out, what happened before we, uh.. moved"
 
Midnight had a quaint look on his face by now, neither him or his wife liked the fact of giving her daughter the forever-last drug. It ruined her childhood, but it was truly for the best of her. Both of them worried, though, that when she grew up, which she is yet to do, she will start to recover. Somehow, in someway the drug would be affected, it would take a couple months to wear off, but everything would be fully revealed
"There is a high chance it won't happen, Wispent. But if it does.. We will just have to face the music and explain to her"
His wife nodded, they were outside the chapel doors now. They walked inside, looking around. The decorations looked finished, and simply marvelous. Everything looked beautifully fresh and green, they both knew Evening would love it.
 
They walked forward a bit to approach a golden unicorn, standing near a.. Fainted, Crimson unicorn. "O-Oh, my" Wispent said, looking down at the fainted unicorn. She put her attention back to the Golden, and thankfully conscious, unicorn standing before her
"Hello" the grey mare said with a smile "I am Wispent, and this is my husband Midnight Shield, we're Evening's parents, lovely to meet you" Midnight nodded with respect then took over his wife's words
"We have been told we are eligible to help prepare the wedding set up by young Sterling"
 
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Autumn was cantering back to the mall slowly, she was close to being there, just a bit more and she'd be there, by her sisters side.
 
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@@Love*Potion
 
Evening's head swirled around at the thump on the ground that was her best friend falling to the ground and covering her ears.
"Kismet.. ?" she whimpered at her friends first cry, she desperately wanted to run to her side, but she was afraid of disturbing something. She couldn't bear just staring at her like that though, at Kismet's second cry, or rather whimper, she couldn't handle it; She ran over to her best friends side, but she didn't seem to notice her "Kismet? Kismet?" she whispered to her, she didn't seem to react, she was just staring at the rack a dresses in front of her and.. Shivering... with.. Fright?
 
The ponies in the shop were just staring at Kismet, all of their faces with worry and fright, none of them knew what happened, not even Evening knew what the heck this was. One thing she had noticed about Kismet earlier was her cutie mark, she had gotten hers when she left, but did Kismet have hers? She didn't know. The two pairs of dice didn't make much sense to Evening, she was too shy and delicate to be a gambler or anything like that.. Right?
 
Evening was starting to freak out, she put a hoof on her trembling back "Kismet?!" she said, a little louder than the whisper she had before. She was still shivering, she could feel it through her hoof, she was getting scared for her friend, she had studied magic heaps in Canterlot, in.. Her childhood and when she had free time here in Manehatten, she had read so much about natural things in a ponies mind, nerves in their bodies but Evening did not know what the hell was happening here. It was like Kismet was having a mind seizure, one of those things were only one person knows whats happening, not preferably visible unless the one of hold of it makes it. This surely wasn't a mind seizure, right?
 
Dear Celestia, she hoped not.
 
((Just Eve's bookworm thoughts ))

Edited July 16, 2013 by Budding Night

[Inactive01 5,299]

@Budding Night

 

Front and Bubble chuckled quite loudly after Sterling fainted. 

 

"Good thing we told Sterling today. He probably would have fainted upon seeing the princess and ruining his costume!" 

"Yes indeed Bubble! Sterling was always the type to be easily overwhelmed. Today's no different!"

 

Sterling's parents then heard Wispent and Midnight addressing. They turned around and gave them both a firm hoof shaking. "You two must be Evening's parents! We're so pleased to meet you! Most of the decorations are done now, but you can still help us out with the reception!" Bubble Gum then spoke with a whisper after telling Front to keep an eye on Sterling. "You see, we, along with a whole group of Sterling's friends, decided to throw a huge reception for him and Evening. We need you to do us a huge favour... We've heard about your amazing dancing Wispent and we were wondering if you and Midnight could do a dancing act for tomorrow. We'd be forever grateful if you could be involved. It'll be part of a talent show for all the gatherers to bid Sterling and Evening well in their marriage. It would also be great if you could check on the decorations and make sure everything looks perfect. You can change the decorations so long as it doesn't ruin all of the work the ponies put in preparing the reception."

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

@, 

 

"I'm...Alright" Neon said but then sighed "Well, mostly alright...I broke up with Red" She paused and tried to think of something funny to say "Plus i'm a bit tired and cranky" Neon laughed a bit. "But, i'm alright" She smiled then looked around "Wow, looks like they are about done with the decorations" 

 

DJ's face fell when he heard Neon. "Oh... I'm sorry to hear that, Neon." he said sympathetically. "I hope everything goes ok for you." DJ was quite worried, as now that two of his friends had broken up, he was worried that there might be tension between the two of them. He didn't want to fight with his friends, and hoped it wouldn't come to that...

 

Changing the conversation, DJ replied to Neon. "Yeah, Vinyl and I are just about done with the electronics too," he said. "Now that that's done, we just need to wait for the party to get started!"

[Commander Bubbles 1,343]

"Awh, sugarcube, ah'm so sorry," Applejack responded.

"Yeah, perhaps it... just wasn't meant to be. I... I want to try it again... but I don't know if it will work. We've been partners for awhile, and I just can't believe it has come to this... it didn't have to end like this..."

Applejack noticed his tear-choked voice, and offered words of comfort.

"Sugarcube, there are plenty ah other mares out there. Perhaps she's right underneath your nose."

Applejack tried to hint her affection for Red, but it just flew over his head. She loved him, but wasn't sure how Red feels about her. Plus, she had to take into consideration the recent breakup.

[Budding Night 1,043]

@@Sterling Crimson

 

"Sounds lovely" Wispent beamed with a small blush "We would be most honored to have dance at the reception, a talent show sounds like a very nice idea!" the two ponies seemed incredibly friendly, no wonder Sterling came out so well. The grey mare found herself going off track, thinking about how Sterling would be for his daughter, they did seem perfectly fitted together..

 

Midnight seemed to notice his wifes mind going off track, as usual, so again he took over. 

"Thank you kindly for the offer, it will be jovial to dance at the reception" he smiled "We will get checking on the decorations now, and I faithfully promise you that we will certainly not disturb any placings of them." he bowed gratefully, and with that, he and his wife went off to check the decorating.

Edited July 16, 2013 by Budding Night

[Pripyat Pony 2,608]

Steel wasn't quite sure whether to point out to Clover that she had just gotten out of the shower in front of him or just take it in stride. As she seemed oblivious to the intimacy of the situation. So he went with the middle road of politely averting his gaze as he spoke.

 

"Well, do you remember that somewhat lofty dream I shared with you and the others aboard our ship?" Steel pulled out his letter from Princess Celestia. "It's not so lofty anymore."

 

Clover simply didn't think; after all, ponies only wore clothes on special occasions so what was the harm? She gave Steel an impulsive hug after reading the letter. "That's wonderful news!" she said. She paused, wondering whether she could confide in Steel about her own news or whether it was too intense, or whether he'd think she was trying to steal his thunder.

 

[lincolnshirepony 527]

@lincolnshirepony

 

Sterling was not a pony who understood sarcasm, and that was why he was often the target of much ridicule and shame. 'Why would anypony suggest eating at the cafeteria's food? It's terrible there!' thought a confused Sterling as he replied cautiously, "Oh... sorry. Blue Note. I thought your name sounded cuter as Blue. Maybe Note's cuter." As soon as he said that, he blushed more deeply; he couldn't contain his blush. He was just terrible when it came to feelings towards mares. Whenever a mare approached him, he'd start to get all fluttery in the hopes that they would someday be his wife. After all, he was a hopeless romantic. 

 

He composed himself quickly and then continued sheepishly, "Sure! We can meet there tomorrow! Although I'm not sure why you'd want to eat cafeteria food! And thanks for the tip." After saying that, he gave Blue Note a smile before beginning to walk away with a slight wobble in his body...

Blue Note felt slightly confused. "Cute?" That was a new one for her. Well, at least he was pretty understanding about her name. She felt a little bad that he seemed so flustered over it; she had tried being as nice about it as she could. Maybe there was some truth to her being rude... 

 

"Not a problem. See you then!" Blue Note said, also getting up. She had to run to make it to the music store and rehearsal. It had been worth it though. Sterling was so much easier to get along with than anyone she had encountered so far at this school. As she ran to purchase her box of Vanhorsen reeds, she found that he was still on her mind. Her thoughts even drifted to him while the conductor was rehearsing the trombones in Wind Symphony rehearsal. She had a good feeling about him.

 

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Blue Note felt despair as she stared at the pages of sheet music scattered around her. How was it even possible that she had written so many pieces? Or did it just seem like a lot because she was overwhelmed? She couldn't even find it in her heart to be surprised at how many were dark, melancholy, and utterly inappropriate for a wedding service. Happiness hadn't been around to inspire her as of late. 

 

She had to resign herself to it. Blue Note would play "A Hymn to the Rising Sun". It was a clarinet solo that celebrated the new beginnings of life. It reflected elation at the wonderful opportunities and chances arising as a new day began. "Perfect for weddings and graduations," she thought wryly. She had spent a long time working on the piece, starting it her sophomore year and revisiting it throughout her college career. She planned to really finish it once she graduated, but had been delayed. She managed to finish it after her first and only commission had been performed. "A Hymn to the Rising Sun" only seemed to mock her now. 

 

And then there was the matter of the wedding gift. Blue Note couldn't afford anything nice, not with the bills on her table. She wasn't inclined to buy anything nice either, but she couldn't just show up without a gift. Fortunately or unfortunately, there was something she could give. It sat in the corner of her music room, still wrapped up in a nice little package. The bow was miraculously still attached. She sighed and walked over to it, levitating the package up to eye-level. The tag read:

 

To: Sterling Crimson

From: Blue Note

 

There was no reason for her to keep it, it was still for him. She had already lost her original chance, so she might as well give it up. He was getting married after all...   

[Commander Bubbles 1,343]

"Underneath my nose..." Red responded, "I've never had much luck with mares to begin with. Right as things seemed to be going well for me, it just turns to dirt..."

"Well, all ah can say to ya is just to keep trying. And ah said already, she might already be closer than ya think." Red then heard commotion going on in the background.

"What in tarnation..." Applejack said, "Ah, sugarcube, ah gotta go. Stampede. Sorry bout that. Have fun with the wedding, and remember to stay positive!"

Red heard the *click* as she hung the phone up to curb the stampede. Red did find Applejack rather attractive, but at the same time, wanted Neon back. Saddened, Red just walked out to the balcony, and sat there, watching the sun set.

"Neon loved watching sunsets..." Red said aloud to himself, "If only she were here with me. If only things were alright..."

Red began to reflect on everything, wondering what he did wrong, wondering what he did to deserve this. Sure, he's a successful racer, but he lost the pony that meant the most to him. But as Red knows from stories and advice, getting back with somepony who broke up is highly unlikely. Such thoughts ruined a beautiful sunset for Red, who knew that if none of this had happened, the two could enjoy watching the sun painting itself across the dusk sky. Sleep didn't come very easily for Red that night, who tearfully went to bed earlier than usual. He never experienced anything quite like this before. Red normally would say that as a racer, he's seen and felt almost every type of pain imaginable. No pain is worse than losing, Red always thought. Looks like he finally found something worse than the pain of losing. The pain of losing the one you love the most.

 

***

 

Morning came and Red still was feeling awful. He knew that Sterling's wedding was today, and he had to make sure that he hide his emotions throughout the day. It will be quite a difficult task, he thought to himself, but he couldn't mess anything up today and end up ruining Sterling's wedding.

Edited July 17, 2013 by Joey Slowgano

[Love*Potion 575]

@@Budding Night, 

 

 

 

Blackness.

When Kismet finally opened her eyes, she saw Evening staring back at her with a concerned expression on her face.

 

"I..uhh... I don't know what happened. I must have... blacked out or something. Don't worry about it. I'm fine. Really, just pretend like it didn't even happen." Kismet said as she tried to get up to her feet, but stumbled after losing her balance. She tried to remain composed, for Evening's sake, but had a hard time containing her fear.

 

Kismet felt horrible. It was a miracle Evening would even talk to her after what had happened. First the whole "North" incident and now this? In an upscale bridal boutique? It was almost too much for her to bear. Evening had always been a great friend. Kismet cherished their memories of the past together, yet Evening couldn't. 

 

"All she knows about me know is how I act after today." Kismet thought sadly, "And so far I'm off to a rough start..."

 

Kismet wanted to make it up to her. To prove that she was a pony worth befriending. That she could be a pony who could keep this  "special talent" under control.

 

Kismet looked back up to Evening;

"I'm sorry. The dresses were just all so beautiful I must have gotten overwhelmed..." Kismet tried desperately to change the subject back to the dresses. No sense discussing such matters now, before the wedding.... Her secret would have to wait.

Edited July 17, 2013 by Love*Potion

[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

@,

 

"Uh, yea its okay.." Neon sighed then smiled a bit  "That's cool, can't wait for the wedding to come!" She smiled bigger this time. Neon looked outside and saw there was a sunset, which reminded her about Red...She felt bad for breaking up with him. She looked back at DJ "Well, i think i'll go back to the hotel or something. See you later" 

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

As Neon left, DJ stood back up and looked at the stage. "Well, I think that's just about finished!" he announced cheerily. He had tested it a little and everything seemed to be working fine, so they just had to get it started up tomorrow. "It's starting to get a bit late though. Maybe we should head back to the hotel." DJ suggested. "Everypony else seems to be handling things ok, and we've done everything we need to do."

 

Vinyl nodded. "Yeah, I think an early night would be great! I can't wait for the wedding and the party!"

 

Suddenly, DJ realised something. "Oh, wait! Since I'm the best man, they'll probably need me back at the chapel to help out! I DO have a job to do tomorrow!"

 

Vinyl giggled. "How do you forget all these things? Anyway, I think I'll go back to the hotel now. Call in to say goodnight when you come back. Bye!" As she trotted off, DJ smiled to himself. He then went off to see if Sterling was still at the chapel.

[Budding Night 1,043]

((Night? :c))

 

@@Love*Potion

 

Evening didn't like this. Kismet said she was fine, but Evening knew otherwise, she would usually just be the pony that agrees with everything but this time was an expection, a huge one at that matter

"No, you're not" the mare said, looking straight into her purple eyes "I am not going to accept an answer like that Kismet. You were crying out for.. a noise, I think, to stop"

 

She sighed and looked away, off to the side "Look, I know this may be. strange for you, you know our past, our memories, I hardly know more than who you are, your name and what we used to be. But, you're still my best friend" she turned back to face her "Its alright if you don't want to tell, I understand that fairly enough, but just know that I'm always here to talk" she let out a small smile towards her friend, she didn't know was she was going through, her best friend not knowing anything about their friendship, but she was the friend who didn't remember. She resisted a sigh, she guess neither of them really knew what it felt like, and probably nopony else would.

 

At that moment, she noticed a familiar orangey tint of a coat in the corner "Hey" Autumn said "Its getting a bit late, but I talked to that mare, White Dove I think it was. She said she would be happy to keep the shop open longer enough for us to find dresses for ourselves" the dark purple mare smiled at her "Thanks Autumn" she said, the sisters walked a bit closer to each other and quickly gave a hug.

 

The unicorn turned turned to the lavender pegasus "So, are you going to help me chose a dress or what?" she giggled to her, giving her a sweet, genuine smile.

[Zhooves 843]

@@Love*Potion, @@Budding Night,  

As Kismet was calling out loud, he held his hooves to his ears.

"Hva- What is that..." he said, as he looked in the direction of Kismet. After Evening had walked over to her, he followed, though kept himself a bit behind them. He listened as Evening spoke to Kismet after Kismet seemed to have tried to explain everything.

"I have to agree with Evening... Something like that can not be good - me ears still be ringing... But it is good to hear that you are fine now..." he managed to say, as another mare entered the scene, almost stepping on him in the process as she made her way to the other two. "Oj..."

Edited July 17, 2013 by Zhooves

[Inactive01 5,299]

@lincolnshirepony

 

Sterling was now heading towards home. He had quite a bit of lab reporting to do for his cell biology and genetics classes and some music practicing to do for his first concert recital in a few months time. Such was the rigour that was associated with medical school. He couldn't help but scold himself though. Why was he saying all these things about Blue on their first meeting at all times? 'Blue is a cute name? C'mon Sterling! Couldn't you have come up with something better?! And why are you wobbling? Luckily Blue didn't notice!' thought a Sterling scolding himself for what transpired. He walked back towards his apartment, continually prone to daydreaming about Blue. By the time he got back, he was sighing, wondering why he had to be so easily attracted to mares who befriended him first. He tried to shrug off the cozy feeling of Blue playing on the piano with him, but he just couldn't. He walked over and sat for a half an hour thinking about Blue. Silly Sterling.

Edited July 17, 2013 by Sterling Crimson

[Love*Potion 575]

@@Zhooves, @@Budding Night,

 

 

Kismet smiled gingerly at Evening and the small blue colt beside her.

 

"Thanks guys... I really do appreciate your concern, but really I'm fine. It was nothing. Now's not the time for such... dramatic... things. Let's celebrate Evening and Sterling's wedding by finding the perfect wedding gown. After all, it's not an option, it's a necessity!" Kismet said, slowly becoming less and less shaken by the previous events. She had grown used to these dizzy spells, it just didn't help that one of the worst ones she ever had was in a bridal shop in front of her long-lost best friend...

 

Focusing on the dresses, Kismet looked around and searched through the racks.

 

"Now what type of dress are you looking for, Evening? Mermaid, ball gown, oh! A cupcake dress? Ruffles are a fashion no-no but lace is so in right now..."

 

Kismet tried to look normal, but still couldn't help but feel a pit in the bottom of her stomach. Something just didn't feel right. Something was going to happen - she didn't know what - but whatever it was wasn't good.

 

"Oh Evening this gown would look simply magnificent on you..."

Edited July 17, 2013 by Love*Potion

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Clover simply didn't think; after all, ponies only wore clothes on special occasions so what was the harm? She gave Steel an impulsive hug after reading the letter. "That's wonderful news!" she said. She paused, wondering whether she could confide in Steel about her own news or whether it was too intense, or whether he'd think she was trying to steal his thunder.

 

 

Steel raised an eyebrow, something in Clover's tone betrayed anxiety despite her encouraging words.

 

"Is something wrong my lady?" Steel asked as she turned away. "You seem troubled, and you have been as such since we arrived in Manehatten. I thought it was the difficulty in our relationship but is something deeper weighing on you?"

[Inactive01 5,299]

Sterling got up from his faint. When his eyes opened, he wondered what happened. He saw the loving eyes from his parents and that comforted him. He asked his parents, "Did... did I hear that right? Princess Luna will be the priest? But... how?" Front Page replied with a smile, "Princess Luna told me about you and Evening soon after you were engaged to her. She said that for the occasion, she was to be the priest of the wedding. She didn't say why she wanted to be the priest for your wedding in particular, but she did mention something... Great. Now I forget what it was..." Sterling replied, "It's alright Dad. I was just shocked that's all." "I think shocked is an understatement" Bubble Gum laughed as she spoke, and Sterling and Front Page joined in the laughter. "Sterling. Let's eat out for dinner. It'll be the last dinner we'll ever have before you get married tomorrow. Don't get nervous out there Sterling. We know how nervous you can get with those things." spoke Front Page. Sterling the replied with a smile as the family walked away from the chapel, "Alright Dad. Let's eat out where we all loved to eat before: The East Side. They've got the best veggie burgers ever!"

[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

As Neon walked home she was stopped by a familiar voice. She turned around to see her mom and dad "Hi sweetie!" Neon's mom said. "Mom? Dad? What are you guys doing here?" Neon asked confused "We wanted to say hi to you, we heard you were in Manehatten!" Neon's dad said. "Why would you want to say hi? And how did you know i was here?" Neon asked a bit annoyed 

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

When DJ arrived at the chapel, there was still quite a lot of ponies bustling around, seeing to the music, decorations and other proceedings. In spite of the number of ponies there, DJ was having trouble finding @Sterling Crimson. "Is Sterling even still here?" DJ wondered.

[Commander Bubbles 1,343]

Red dressed himself in his tuxedo, and prepared for the wedding. Still, nonetheless, he had difficulty forgetting about Neon. However, back at Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack had a hard time forgetting about her love for Red Talon. He knew that she loved him, but Red wasn't sure that he loved her. Sure, they have been friends ever since they were fillies, but did Red truly love her? Applejack paced around her bedroom, and sat down to stare at a bunch of photos of her and Red that she dug out from the attic. Red was the only pony she truly had affections for. She sat there, staring at these photos as a tear came into her eye. She knew that she had to win him over, but with the way Red isn't able to get over Neon, it would be a difficult task...

[lincolnshirepony 527]

Blue Note felt slightly more at ease now that she was prepared for the wedding. "At least I won't make a fool of myself." She still felt very tired, and a little hungry. Her stomach growled. "I need to stop forgetting to eat," she said to herself. The stores would still be open, and maybe she could make a few bits paying "A Hymn to the Rising Sun" and some of her other works on a street corner. She usually did well at night. She set out to find a busy street corner, consciously avoiding Central Park.

 

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@Sterling Crimson

 

Blue Note was back in her dorm, working on a music theory assignment. It was due next Monday, but Blue Note knew that not starting these ahead of time nearly always led to a late Sunday night turning into an early Monday morning. However, she found herself scribbling down a jazzy tune about friendship on the staff paper, instead of writing the chords required for her actual assignment. Once again, she found her mind wandering to Sterling. She wanted to talk to him again. Ponies with a love of music surrounded her, yet nopony would give her the time of day. It had been nice to just talk to somepony for a change. 

 

Blue Note looked up at her clock. 1:00 AM. She looked back down at her assignment, and decided to stop for the night. Music theory was early the next morning, and she needed time to get coffee. She hummed the tune she had written out and decided to keep it. Maybe she could use it later. 

[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

"Well, we know about your adventure with those other ponies and heard Sterling and Evening were getting married, i figured you would go...So me and your dad looked around some of the real nice chapels to see if we could find you and catch up! We missed you" Neon's Mom said. Neon sighed "You missed me? Then how come you never called, sent a letter or anything? I know you were ashamed of me so i left, you guys never asked for me to come back" Neon said madly and holding back tears "No sweetie, that's not true! And look at you, you are so grown up now...And now, you're a hero!" Neon's mom said. Neon looked away "I gotta go" With that Neon left to her hotel. Her parents tried to stop her but weren't able to. Neon never got along with her parents and was mad at them, she didn't feel like talking to them. 

[Pripyat Pony 2,608]

Steel raised an eyebrow, something in Clover's tone betrayed anxiety despite her encouraging words.

 

"Is something wrong my lady?" Steel asked as she turned away. "You seem troubled, and you have been as such since we arrived in Manehatten. I thought it was the difficulty in our relationship but is something deeper weighing on you?"

 

Clover took a deep breath, and then poured out to Steel everything; her talk with Twilight Sparkle, the fact that she was almost ready to become an alicorn princess, her fears about not being ready; in fact, everything. She worried as she did that perhaps she was boring Steel, or worse, flooding him with irrelevances, but it was preying on her mind and Clover felt a lot better after confiding in Steel.

 

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@@Pripyat Pony,

 

Steel put a wing around Clover's shoulder and they both sat upon the bed.

 

"I can't imagine the pressure that has been placed upon you my lady." He said. "But . . . no matter what, this shouldn't be something you have to go through alone. You have DJ, the others, and . . . me." Steel looked into her eyes. "Whatever burdens you my lady, I will remain by your side." He sealed his promise to her with a kiss.

Edited July 18, 2013 by Steel Accord