The Adventures of Aux Tism

>You are Aux Tism

>You are a bat pony

>You live in Hollow Shades, the village of bat ponies.

>You however are not like other bat ponies, your cutie mark very different.

>You got your cutie mark after you were rejected by the first girl bat pony you tried to ask out.

>Your cutie mark is a heart, that is crossed out.

>You believe this has to do something with how you still have not had a single girlfriend.

>But today is different, you have an amazing plan to make the Jasmine, the bat pony you have admired for quite some time, fall in love with you.

>One day, you were taking a walk at night, and you came across a camp fire where a pony in some crazy wizard outfit was sleeping.

>At the campsite, you found a lot of fireworks, so naturally, you stole some.

>After spending all day setting up the fireworks, so no one would see you doing so.

>Now it's finally starting to become night time, and you'll finally have your chance to show Jasmine how much you care.

>You stand ready with the match in your mouth, ready to light the fireworks as soon as you see her.

>After sitting idly for a while, you see her emerge from her house.

>Lighting the match as fast as you can, you lower it towards the fuse

>Sparking the fuse, it burns all the way up to the fireworks you've strategically planted.

>Reaching the fireworks, the fuse ignites them, send them into the air.

>The fireworks are extremely light, blinding you, Jasmine, and whatever unlucky bat ponies happen to be outside their houses at the time.

>Oh no, this isn't what's supposed to happen.

>Fireworks are supposed to be happy, you've heard magical things about them from normal ponies, but these things are blinding.

>Your blinding pain is only matched by the sheer horror you feel when you noticed one of your fireworks have misfired, lighting Jasmine's house on fire.

>Rushing as fast you can, you do the only thing you can think of.

>You run to to Jasmine, scooping her up as you try to get her away from danger, even though you're still blinded by those dreaded fireworks.

>This is your moment, saving Jasmine from danger, even if you were the one who created it.

>But no one knows that? For all they know, this could be an attack from those dreaded Diamond Dogs.

>But no, even this moment, is ruined, when you drop Jasmine.

>The worst part? You didn't just drop her, you dropped her off the walkway you were on, so now she's falling from the trees, plummeting towards the ground.

>Watching her fall, which seemed like an eternity, with her house still burning behind you, you realize she has fucking wings.

>After seeing her spread her wings and land safely, she gives you a stare of pure hatred.

>Trying to ignore it, you turn back to her house, seeing a large mass of bat ponies have started to help put out the fire with buckets of water.

>Running into your house to grab your own bucket, you rush back to the Jasmine's house.

>Flying up to dump the water on the house, you actually do something right, and dump the water on the house.

>Right when Midnight Blossoms flies right under you.

>A drenched Midnight looks up at you with a look that could kill small Taiwanese children.

>Wait, what the fuck does that even mean?

>Flying down to the lake located at the base of the village, you fly back up, and this time, succesfully dump the water on the flames.

>After a few mintues of doing this, the flames are finally extinguished.

>Now that the flame is finally put out, you should go back to your house, so no one thinks it was you that started this.

>Walking back, you walk past a few guards interegating a lady bat pony.

>Upon spotting you, she raises her hoof and points at you screaming.

>"IT WAS HIM!!!

>Looking back, you see the two guards rushing at you.

>Wide-eyed, you try to run away, only to be tackled by the guards.

>You've heard what happens to people that cause vandalism.

>Wait, it was forced rape.

>This might finally be your chance to get some!

>Being dragged to the middle of small town, lots of people begin to gather around, saying mean things about.

>You specifically heard Jasmine say how much of a terrible person you are.

>Even if you are about to have sex for the first time, this still cuts really deep, since you've done so much for her to like you.

>Being sat down in the center of the main walkway, four female bat ponies gather around a bucket that is laid out by one of the guards. It contains four mangos.

>You recognise two of them as Midnight and Night Watch.

>With all of them reaching into the bucket, all of them pull out a mango.

>"Oh no, does it really have to me?"

>Looking at the four ponies, you see that Night Watch has pulled out the shortest mango.

>That means she's the one that has to rape you.

>And now, it actually is rape.

>You've heard other stallions talking about how hard Night Watch is in the sack.

>You heard that she actually broke a stallion's pelvis.

>Your thoughts are interupted when you are being dragged by the guards again, into a small house, built only for the sole purpose of this punishment.

>The guards are followed by Night Watch, who is then left alone with you.

>"I'd like to remind you, that the only reason I'm doing this is because I HAVE to. I would NEVER do this with someone like you on my own accord."

>Swallowing, you nod, showing you understand.

>As she takes off her armor you get on the bed, waiting for her.

>As she walks over to you so you can get this thing started, you hear a scream come from outside the rape chamber.

>Night Watch rushes to the door, looking outside, she turns to you.

>"The Diamond Dogs are here."

>Wow, even when you're about to finally get some, even if it is forced, this happens. I guess a cutie mark really does tell your destiny...

>Running outside as Night Watch begins to put on her armor, you see Diamond Dogs emerging from the caves near your little town.

>These guys never give up attacking you guys, they do it just about every month.

>The damage is never really bad, and they've never managed to kill one of you.

>While flying down to try and help the other defenders, something catches your eye.

>Jasmine is fighting a dog by herself, and she seems to be in trouble.

>You rush over to her so you can help her, and maybe you can get back anything you had ever managed to build up with her.

>Upon getting closer, you land, and run over to help her.

>WHAM!

 

>You are Jasmine.

>You're fighting a Diamond Dog, and you just elbowed that idiot who lit your house on fire in the face.

>It felt really good.

 

>You are Aux Tism.

>While trying to help Jasmine, a diamond dog must have managed to hit you in the face.

>It stings worse than when you got hit in the face with a mango by Echo.

>Finally regaining all of your senses, you notice the Diamond Dogs are finally retreating.

>Standing up, you see Jasmine trotting away from you.

>Deciding not to follow her, so you don't just make things wrose than they already are.

>How that would even be possible, you don't even know.

>Heading back home, you try to stay out of sight, so nothing else bad can happen.

>Finally in your home, you wait out the night, resting since you stayed up the night before preparing those dreaded fireworks.

>Also, everyone knows it was you who did it now, so you don't want to remind them.

>Walking past to other bat ponies conversing, you over hear their conversation.

>"Yeah, but some of the others thought it was the Diamond Dongs who set up those fireworks, so they attacked them.

>"Oh, so that's why they came here this close to their last attack?"

>Wow, some people thought it was the Diamond Dogs who lit the fireworks?

>This village is full of idiots.

>Oh, wait, you were the one who blinded half the village and lit Jamsine's house on fire...

 

>Finally reaching your house, you decide to wait out the rest of the day so nothing else bad will happen.

>Getting in your bed, you sleep through the night, since you stayed up all day yesterday setting up those fireworks.

 

>Waking up, you look outside to see how long you have slept, to be met with the friendly night.

>You must have slept all the way through to the next night.

>Thinking it might now be an okay tiem to come out of hiding, you step outside your house.

>The last few days have gone horrid for you.

>First, a few days ago, you accidently tripped Jasmine on the walk way.

>Then, the whole firework incident, which followed you basically destroying anything you had ever built up with Jasmine.

>It's almost as if your whole life revolved around her.

>You desperately need something to change your life around for the better.

>All this time spent trying to win over Jasmine...

>It's like your life up to this entire moment has been one tragedy followed by another.

>The best thing you could do right now is to just go to Jasmine and tell her you're sorry for what you did.

>Walking down the walkways if your quiet village, you see Jasmine's house, being rebuilt by some bat ponies.

>Looking around, you see Jasmine is with some of her friends.

>Trotting over to her, you ask if you can have a moment if her time, to which she hesitantly complies.

"Jasmine, I know I've done some pretty stupid stuff recently, but it was only to impress you. I've liked you for a very long time, and I just wanted to let you know that I'm sorry.

>"You expect me to forgive you after everything you've done?"

"Well, no I-"

>"No, let me stop you right there,you blinded me with those fireworks, you have burned down my house, almost killed me, and almost got me killed again by a Diamond Dog, and that was only in one day! You have been a pain in my ass for far too long, and I will never like you, no matter what you do.

>Standing there, dumbfounded at how much the girl you've spent so much time admiring, hates you.

>Water forming in your eyes, you try to rub them to get it to stop, but you can't.

>Fully crying now, you begin to turn and run away from Jasmine and her friends as you hear them laugh at you.

>"Keekeekeekee..."

>Trying to stop crying, you back to your house.

>Entering your house, you lie on your bed and try your hardest to try to stop crying.

>Rubbing the last few tears out of your eyes, you sit up in your bed.

>Walking over to your drawer, you open it, and pull out a small amulet.

"My life has no meaning anymore, so I might as well give it some.

>You remember the stories your grandfather used to tell you.

>He always said your ancestors used to serve under Luna before she was banished. Some say they were the best warriors in the entire army.

>Your grandfather didn't live long enough to see Luna return from the moon though.

>The only right thing you can do now is try to honor him and live up to your families name.

>Putting the amulet back, you walk out of your house a confident look on your face.

>You only have two things on your mind right now.

>The royal army.

>Plus, girls love an army guy, right?

>Trotting down the walkways, eyes still stinging from the earlier waterworks, you come to a building.

>Walking inside, you see a few other bat ponies, some bigger than you, all looking like they have meaning in their lives.

>Walking over to the desk, you do all the shit to get signed up for the army, but not without accidently knocking coffee onto the female receptionist.

>Eventually, you are finally a member of the royal army.

>Best part is your best friend Echo is also in the army, so you could probably help her guard the castle at night.

>But oh Luna, those puns are terrible.

>Wait, now you're in the army.

>You ACTUALLY signed up for the army.

>And at a time like this with all these bad things happening since those "Elements of Harmony" showed up.

>What were you even thinking?

>The best thing you can do now is see your best friend, Echo, and see if she can help you.

>Maybe she can even get you assigned with her on guard duty.

>Trotting up to a house you very well recognize, you knock on the door.

>The door opens with the bat pony Echo smiling.

>"Hey Aux! What's up with you?"

"I did something I really regret right now."

>"You mean those fireworks? Those things were a blast! Keekeekee!"

"Uuuugh, Echo! Seriously!?"

>"Keekeekee, sorry, I just had to do it. So, what did you do?"

"I signed up for the royal guard. Which now I really regret. I was hoping you might be able to pull some strings so we could guard together."

>"No can do Aux, normally I would, but I have to be stuck with Midnight Blossom, since the she had sex with the last pegasus she was stationed with."

>Peering out the window, you notice it's starting to get late.

>Considering everything that's been going on in your life right now, there is only one answer.

 

>Slamming your mug on the counter, you tell the bartender you want more.

>Alchohol.

>The solution to all of the world's problems.

>You've had like 5 mugs so far, and you feel great.

>Well, not so great, everything is getting fuzzy.

>At least Echo is here with you.

>While waiting for the bartender to fill up your glass, you notice someone enter the bar.

>Jasmine walks in with her friends.

>The friends that laughed at you as you cried.

>Now you're not sad anymore, you're angry, angry beyond compare.

>Fueled by the alchohol, you jump off of your seat, and begin walking towards Jasmine and her group of friends.

>This girl is the reason you're in the royal guard now.

>She made you cry, hurt you beyond compare.

>And here she is, laughing it up with her friends.

>She's the cause of everything bad in your life right now.

>You are now the alpha in the equation, and you're going to show her that.

>Walking up to her, feel your balance begin to faulter.

>Trying to straighten yourself, you only end up tripping over your own leg, slamming your face onto the table Jasmine and her friends are sitting at.

>Trying to pull your face off the table, you shift all of your weight onto it, tipping the table over.

>Falling with the table, it lands on top of you.

>All the girls stare at you.

>Bursting out laughing Jasmine and her friends all point at you with their hooves, one of them even falling over in their chair.

>Feeling the tears to well up in your eyes again, you try to push the table off of you, but you aren't strong enough.

>You sit there, crying into your arms, surrounded by Jasmine and all of her friends.

>You're stuck under the table until Echo comes over to help you, which takes a few minutes, which feel like an eternity to you.

>Finally getting the table off of you, you walk out of the bar, still crying.

>Walking home alone, wiping the tears from your eyes, you wonder what Echo did when you left.

>At least things couldn't get any worse than they already are.

>As if the clouds above the village were listening to your thoughts, they start to rain, pouring water all over your coat as you walk home crying.

>At least once you become a royal guard, you'll be in Canterlot most of your time and you won't have to see anyone here in the dreaded place.

>Yeah! These jerks will be stuck in the stupid little village, while you're up at the royal castle with the royal sisters and all the royals.

>Heck, you could probably even get Luna as your girlfriend.

>You'll show them, all of them, especially Jasmine.

>You open your eyes to the darkness you so love.

>It has been two days since the bar incident, and you've hidden out in your house since then.

>The only person who you let into your house was Echo, and most of the time spent with her was you crying onto her shoulder.

>But today is different, today is the first day of your royal duties as a guard.

>This is the first time since you've signed up that you're actually looking forward to being a royal guard.

>Even if you can't be with Echo, you might get put with someone cool, maybe a stallion just like you.

>You guys could have so much fun together!

>Or you could end up with a jerk, who would puch you around all day.

>Either way, your stupid brain made you sign up for this, so you're going to get the most out of it you can.

>It's finally time for you to get going so you can head to Canterlot.

>You aren't used to waking up this early in the morning though, for the last couple of days you've stayed in your bed until Echo came over.

>But now is not the time to dwell on the past, your great future is so close.

>Walking out your door, you close it behind you as you trot down the walkways, whistling a happy tune.

>Your destination finally comes into view as you turn around a walkway.

>Parked on one of the main walkways is a chariot where all the night guards are boarding to head to Canterlot.

>You recognize Echo, and some other faces, but most of these ponies you don't know personally, just really seen them around town.

>You see some of the people that were at the bar a few days ago near the chariot.

>Hopefully they don't bother you, but you're prepared for whatever they can throw at you.

>Walking up to Echo, you greet her as you both walk up to the chariot.

>Step no to the staircase to get on the chariot, you feel your weight shift forward, making you fall onto the stairs, hitting your head.

>Looking back you see the people from the bar had tripped you, and were now laughing at you.

>Trying not to cry again, you sniff, and wipe your nose with a hoof.

"Keke... nice one guys..."

>Heading to the back of the rather large chariot, you sit alone as Echo goes up to the front of the chariot.

>The entire time there you think about how much your life has gone down hill since that day with the fireworks.

>But now you're a royal guard, the top defenders of Canterlot.

>You are somebody important now.

>Your thoughts are interupted when the chariot sets down on the ground.

>You had never been in Canterlot, only heard about it.

>Some bat ponies said it was a great place, filled with magic and wonders.

>Others said it was a boring place, where nothing fun ever happened.

>You were a night guard however, and not much happens during the night.

>Walking down the steps of the chariot, you are very cautious as to not get tripped by the jerks from earlier again.

>Your group is met by a stallion, who tell all of the new recruits where they will be gaurding, and who their partner is.

>You however are lost in your thoughts about everything that's happened recently in your life.

>Your train of thought is haulted when you hear your name said by the white stallion.

>"-and Aux will be partnered together, and they will be tasked with the duty of guarding the south tower entrance."

>Hearing your name, you look up, and give the stallion a blank stare.

>Everyone looks at you, and you start to sweat, not knowing what to do.

>Standing up, you give a nervous laugh, and try to act like you know what you're doing.

>Walking forward, you go up to the white stallion who called your name.

>"Son, is there a reason why you're standing in front of me and not following your partner over there to your post?"

>Looking over, you see another bat pony in armor walking away.

>You could tell the bat pony was a female by the way her hips were swaying as she walked.

"Uh, n-no sir, I-I uh..."

>Lowering your head, you begin to follow your new partner from a distance.

>What if she was pretty? What if she tried to talk to you? What if she's mean? What if she's just like Jasmine and breaks your heart?

>Looking up, you noticed she has disappeared.

>Looking around for a few minutes, you realize you can't find her.

>And that you're now lost inside the castle.

>Your only hope now, is to just wander around and pray to Luna you find your partner.

>But you don't even know what she looks like, or where your position is.

>All you know is that your partner is a female, but that doesn't help either, because half of the guards were female too.

>Well, you're not going to get anywhere just standing here, you gotta go find her.

>You think the stallion from earlier said you were positioned in the... East tower?

>Maybe that's your best bet for now.

>But, you don't even know which way is East.

>Wait, you know that Echo guards the East tower entrance, maybe if you actualyl found out which way that was, you could get her help.

>Walking down one of the hallways, you come to a lone mare, sitting in front of one of the tower entrances.

>Wait, you recognize that cutie mark, it was the one of the mare that was walking away!

>Overjoyed, you increase your speed.

>Upon reaching her, the doors she is guarding swing open, slamming into your face.

>Taking a few steps back, you hold your nose.

>Feeling the waterworks coming, you wish that the hit had knocked you out or something.

>Looking up, trying not to cry, you see Luna, your princess, walking through the door.

>Noticing that she had hit your nose, Luna rushes over to you, and holds your hoof.

>Still trying not to cry, you stand up, and a single tear falls down your cheek.

>"I'm sorry I hurt thou young bat pony, I did not notice you when I opened the door."

"I-It's fine princess... it takes more than that to hurt me."

>Wiping the one tear from your cheek, you fianlly realize who you're talking to.

>The princess, the one who you even had thoughts about being your girlfriend, was now holding your hoof.

>Feeling blood rush to your cheeks, you try to hide it with your hoof as you awkwardly back away to your post.

>Staring at you in confusion, the princess begins to walk away.

>Realizing you had just humiliated yourself in front of your idol, you begin to cry, not caring if the other mare was watching you or not.

>After getting control of your tears, you wipe the last of them from your face.

>This was supposed to be your time, where you finally became someone and you just made yourself look like a child in front of Luna.

>Finally realizing you had just cried yourself dry in front of your partner, you look around, seeing her.

>She was looking at you with a look of discomfort.

>She must think you're the biggest weirdo ever, first showing up late, getting hit with a door, crying and acting all shy in front of the princess, and now you just cried for what, twenty minutes in front of her?

>You can't even see most of what she looks like, her helmet is hiding most of her face.

>Wait, where's your helmet?

>Oh, great, you forgot that at your house. Maybe if you had actually brought it, it wouldn't have hurn so much when Luna hit you with that door.

>Finally coming to your senses, you blink, realizing you've just been staring at the mare for a while.

>Shaking your head, you look down.

>"That was quite a hit earlier, I hope you're alright now."

>Did she just talk to you? Her voice sounded so nice. Wait, she's looking at you now, say something.

"Y-you too."

>Fuck, did you really just say that?

>"Keekeekee."

>Wait, did she just giggle?

>It must have been at you.

>You've become so pathetic it must be funny to other ponies.

>You can only hope things don't get worse.

>Looking over, you see her take off her helmet, revealing her blue curly hair.

>Damn, most bat ponies don't have that color of hair, but it looks stunning on her.

>Wait, are you falling for her? You can't. Not after what the last one did to you.

>You signed up for this, now it's the only thing that should be on your mind, mares have been the cause of all the trouble in your life.

>Echo is the only mare you trust, since she's always been there for you.

>Looking back at the mare, you see she has light blue eyes and looking closer at her flank, you see her cutie mark is like a cresent moon.

>You should at least try to talk to her to pass the time, and it would be the polite thing to do.

>Your mom always told you to be polite to others.

>Okay, now you're just stalling, talk to her.

"My n-name is Aux T-tism, what's yours?"

>Damn, almost as smooth as sandpaper right there.

>"Keekee, my name is Moonshine."

>Wow, even her name sounds pretty.

>Trying to think of something else to say, your mind wanders off.

>This girl is beautiful, maybe you should ask her out on a date.

>No, she probably already has a boyfriend, and that would only end in a screeching contest.

>You've never won a single one of those in your life.

>Maybe she doesn't, but taking the chance could end in your humiliation.

>But it's not like that's something uncommon to you.

>As of recently, you get humiliated on a daily bases.

>"You know, you're kind of handsome."

>Looking over at her, she's staring forward.

>Was that your mind playing tricks on you, or did she actualyl say that?

>You've never had a mare call you handsome before.

>But winners have to take risks, so you better not screw this up.

"You're k-kinda handsome t-too."

>Did you really just say that?

>Looking over at Moonshine, she's staring at you in confusion.

>You must have just imagined what she had said to you.

>"Kekeke, you're funny. I've never had a stallion call me handsome before."

>Is this for real?

>It's as if she likes you being completely stupid.

>Not knowing how to respond, you just sit in silence for the rest of your shift.

>Upon seeing the sun rise from over the balcony, you gues that your shift is over when you see Moonshine pass you.

>Standing up you follow her, dragging behind.

>You've haven't stayed up this much for a long time.

>Feeling your pace begin to slow, and having trouble keeping your eyes open, you decide it would be best to rest for a bit.

>Coming up a small closet, you open it up. Looking inside you mind some boxes that you could use as a bed.

>Getting on the boxes, you close your eyes.

>You wake to a blinding light in your eyes.

>Squinting, you see a figure standing in front of you, and feel pressure on your side.

>Upon coming into focus, the figure is revealed as one of the royal guards, and the pressure is him poking you with his hoof.

>"Mind telling me what you're doing in here, bat pony?"

"I-I, um, I kind of fell asleep in here after my shift. I wasn't used to staying up as late as it was."

>"Well, I could either let you go, or I could report you to your superior. But I think I'll just let you go as long as I never see you pull this again."

>Jumping up, you exit from the closet, only to be blinded by the sun.

>Without the trees like in Hollow Shades, your eyes take a few minutes to adjust to the sun.

>Blinking a few times, you try to get your bearings.

>You got lucky with the guard from earlier, he could have gotten you fired.

>Oh, wait, you don't even want this job anymore. That was the perfect oppurtunity to get out of this, and you blew it.

>Walking down the hallways, you head back the way you believe you came down to get back to the chariot.

>It was probably gone by now, but it didn't hurt to check.

>If it was gone, then that means you'd be stuck in Canterlot for the day.

>You had never been in the city before, and yesterday was the first time you were ever in the castle.

>Maybe you could find someone who could help you.

>Maybe your best bet was to find your way to town first at least.

>You were still lost in the castle, and you kept getting weird looks from the other guards as you passed them.

>After wandering around for a good while, you finally come across the castle gate.

>Walking down the stone stairs, you see the city of Canterlot.

>This place was bustling with ponies, however you couldn't see a single bat pony anywhere.

>Walking down, you see that it's getting pretty late in the day.

>Wandering around town, you come across a bar.

>This place would be your best bet for any information and maybe you could get a drink while you're at it.

>Entering, you come upon something very stange inside the bar.

>There are only stallions in here.

>Walking up to the counter, you see many of the stallions staring at you.

>You even saw one drooling at you.

>Taking a seat at the counter, the bartender steps over to you.

>"What would you like, darling?"

>He had a very strange accent. If that's how most of the people talked in this place, then it'll be annoying the entire time you're here.

>Also, why would a stallion call you darling?

"I'll just have a cider, please."

>Upon the bartender walking away, two other stallions come and sit next to you, one on each side of you.

>"We haven't seen you around here before, sweetheart." says the one on your left.

>Great, this guy has the same accent as the bartender, and he called you sweetheart.

>"Yeah, you also have some nice wings, where are you from?" says the other stallion.

"I'm from Hollow Shades, the bat pony village."

>The bartender comes back and sets the cider in front of you and walks away to cater to other customers.

>"Oh, I've never been there before. You might need to teach me some of their culture." the one on the left says as he winks at you.

>Your eyes widen at finally realizing where you are.

>You wandered into a gay bar, and now all of the stallions think you're also gay.

>Trying to not seem hostile, you have to think fast.

"Oh, um, I'm not like that, I just came in here for a drink."

>"Well why wouldn't you want to be like us?" Replies the pony on your right, "It's so much fun."

>These stallions do seem to be pretty happy.

>When was the last time you were happy? Thinking back you can't remember, your life has been so terrible lately.

>Maybe they were right. Maybe this is the reason why you have trouble with mares.

>That could be it, the reason why you've never been able to get a girlfriend.

>Taking a large gulp out of your cider, you slam the mug onto the counter.

"You know what, maybe I am just like you guys.

 

>It's now been a week since you officially became "gay."

>And it has been terrible.

>It turns out you're even worse with stallions then you are with mares.

>No one knew that you were gay however, and it seemed nobody at Hollow Shades was gay.

>You didn't even really feel like you were gay, you just started saying you were because you wanted to be happy for once.

>But now it hurt even more, having been rejected by not one, but both genders.

>Your job however was going better.

>You didn't get hit in the face with doors anymore, but you still get a strange feeling.

>You always found yourself attracted to Moonshine, but gay guys aren't supposed to like girls.

>You were still questioning if you were even gay anymore.

>It might have been fun at first, but now you don't even like it.

>Opening up the door to the bar, you walked in and sat with your two gay buddies.

>These guys were at least nice to you.

>They were also the only ones who know you considered yourself gay, not even Echo knew.

>Looking at them, you decide to come clean on what you've been thinking about.

"Guys, I really don't think this whole gay thing is working out for me."

>Looking at you, Richard, the one who sat on your right when you met the two, raises an eyebrow.

>"What are you saying? Are you implying you want to go straight?"

>Pondering for a minute, you put your hoof on the table.

"Actually, yes I am Richard."

>"Fine with me. You can do whatever your heart tells you Aux."

>Turning to you, Walter, the other pony, he looks at you.

>"The time we spent together here, drinking, was fun. We'll miss you buddy."

>Drinking from his mug, Walter extends a hoof to you.

>Standing up, you shake it, and walk out of the bar.

>You were now officially straight again, and you even got away with never having gay sex once.

>Walking down the street towards the castle, you come across a couple, staring into each other's eyes.

>Sighing, you keep walking.

>It seems as if you'll never have happiness, but things are the way they are for a reason.

>Maybe you had some big destiny that would involve you sacrificing yourself, saving all of the other ponies in the world, and a lover would just get in the way.

>Whatever it was, you still didn't like not having someone to love.

>You were a perfectly nice guy, yet whatever you tried always failed with any mares.

>Finding you had gotten to your location, you walk up the castle steps.

>Reaching the top, you turn down the hallways you had finally become acquanted with.

>Walking past a window, you look out to see a very odd sight.

>The chariot that transports you and all of the night guards was at the castle, which it was never was at this time.

>Rushing to the landing, you come across many bat ponies, which was very strange, since most of them stayed in Hollow Shades.

>Reaching the chariot, you approach one of the white stallions who pulls it.

"Um excuse me sir, but what's happening, the chariot never comes back to Canterlot at this time, and it never brings this many bat ponies."

>"We had to come back to Canterlot with as many as the chariot could carry, the Diamond Dogs have mounted a full assault against Hollow Shades. The guards stayed there to fend off the attack, while we brought all of the civilians to safety."

>The Diamond Dogs never did anythign like this, sure they attacked at least once a month, but never anything where they've had to evacuate the town.

"Sir, you have to fly me back to the town."

>No can do boy, we have strict orders to not return until we get the signal it is clear."

"But that's the point. You might never get the signal, and they need all the help they can get!."

>Shouting out into his face, you stomp your hoof on the ground.

>That was your home. Even though it was infested with terrible people, there were still others that cared about you there, and your parents would want to to protect them, and your home.

>"I'm afraid I can't do that. Sorry."

>Filling with rage, you scream into his face.

"I am the captain of Luna's royal guard, and if you don't take me to Hollow Shades, then I will personally have you fired!"

>Stumbling back, the stallion regains his balance, and turns to the other stallion that pulls the chariot.

>Shrugging, the stallion turn to you.

>"Get in."

 

>You had never done anything like that before.

>It felt awful. You lied to him.

>But it was for your home, and your friends.

>Well, friend, since Echo was the only one you really had. But there was also Moonshine, you really liked her, and if helping her meant doing this, you just had to.

>Finally reaching Hollow Shades, you see that the town has fires spreading, with lots of bat ponies attacking the Diamond Dogs.

>There were more of them than you could count, and they were destroying your town.

>What could have provoked them, you have no idea.

>Looking around, you see that the Diamond Dogs are even grabbing some bat ponies and dragging them into the caves.

>Flying down through the smoke, shielding your eyes from the hot air, you land on the ground.

>Rushing towards the caves, you spot Echo and Moonshine being dragged into one of the caves by two Diamond Dogs.

>Those bastards! If they want to take the only people who you actually care about, they're going to have to take you too.

>Rushing into the dark caves aftet them, you follow them down the paths, turning whenever you hear a noise in a different direction.

>You had never been in these caves before, but that didn't matter, all that mattered was you find them.

>Running down one path, you come to a large opening in the rock, and take cover beside it, looking inside.

>Observing the enviornment, you see a large number of bat ponies locked inside cages, most likely to be killed later.

>There seemed to be no Diamond Dogs around, so bolting in, you run to the closest cage.

>Reaching it, you see it's locked, but looing around you quickly find a key hanging on a wall.

>Coming back to the cages, you begin unlocking them, opening Echo and Moonshine's cages last.

>"Aux! I never thought we'd be saved, let alone by you!" says Echo as she hugs you.

"There's no time, get out of here before the Diamond Dogs come here."

>Turning around, your eyes are met by the very thing you had hoped wouldn't find you.

>Standing over you, is a grey Diamond Dog, three times as tall as you.

>Turning to Echo and Moonshine, you yell at them to run.

>Turning back to the Diamond Dog, you glare at it, knowing you couldn't possibly get away from a monster this large.

>"Those were ours! And you set them free! How dare you!" it screeches in a raspy voice.

>Without replying, you do the one thing you could. Attack.

>Jumping onto the dog, you sink your teeth into its neck.

>Sqealing in pain the Diamond Dog throws itself against a wall, slamming you into it.

>Filling with pain, you don't let go, sinking your fangs deeper into its neck.

>Peeling immense pressure on your sides, you notice it has grabbed you, and started pulling you off of it.

>Feeling your grip loosen, you let go, only to be slammed on the ground by the dog.

>Bringing its claws into the air, the Diamond Dog lashes out at you.

>Rolling out of the way, your wing is still caught by the claws, tearing holes in your left wing.

>The pain is unbearable as you get off the ground, only to feel claws sink into your side.

>Falling onto the ground, you can feel the blood pouring out of you onto the cave floor.

>Eyes becoming heavy as you try to get up to continue fighting, you hear shouts from the cave as you close your eyes, passing out from blood loss.

 

>Slowly opening your eyes, they are filled with light.

>Trying to sit up, you are filled with pain.

>Falling back, you feel you are on a bed, but your vision is still blurred.

>Blinking a few times, your surroundings come into focus, revealing you are in a hospital.

>Looking around, you see you are alone in your room.

>The last thing you remember is fighting with a Diamond Dog, but why were you fighting it?

>Looking around, you see a button to call assistance.

>Reaching out a hoof, you press it, and lay back in your bed.

>Pulling up the covers, you see your side has a large scar on your right side.

>Sitting back, you wait until someone enters the room.

>Opening the door, a brown stallion walks in, presumably the doctor, and takes a seat next you.

>Looking up at him, you speak before he can say a word.

"Why am I here? And what's this?" You say as you point to your side.

>"Well, you went to Hollow Shades during the Diamond Dog assault, and you got into a pretty rough fight with one of them."

>Realizing what had happened, your eyes widen.

>Before you can speak, the doctor seems to have read your mind.

>"Don't worry, everyone is okay, you saved all of them, and reinforcements came and drove back the Diamond Dogs and Hollow Shades was fully rebuilt while you were in your coma."

>You were in a coma? It didn't even feel like you had been gone that long.

"How long have I been in a coma?"

>"You were asleep for about a month, and thankfully we were able to heal you fully, except for one thing."

>Upon hearing him say this your face fills with worry.

"What weren't you able to fix?"

>"Well, your left wing took a pretty bad hit. We're afraid there's a chance you may never be able to fly again."

>"I'll give you some time alone to reflect on everything you've heard."

>Getting up, the doctor walks over to the door, and opens it, turning to you.

>"We're sorry."

>Walking through the door, he closes it behind him.

>You may never fly again? You flied a lot. Flight was basically the only way to get around Hollow Shades, and now you may never do it again.

>Trying to open up your left wing, you feel immense pain, and stop trying.

>Sitting up, it hurts less now.

>Looking over, you see a window.

>Getting up, you walk over to the window, looking outside.

>You were apparently in Canterlot, and you were pretty high up, at least on the tenth floor.

>Reaching for the handle, you pull open the window.

>Getting up on to the window sill, you stand on your hind legs, and hold onto the sides of the window.

>You may never fly again, and that was one of the only fun things you still did.

>Flying through the air with the breeze in your hair was one of the only things you could do that made you happy, and you could never do it again.

>At least you saved your friends in the process, and Moonshine, the girl you loved.

>Those were the only two people that cared about you since your parents died.

>Well, you weren't even sure if Moonshine even cared about you from the way you always acted around her.

>Your life was full of pain more than anything else.

>Looking up, you observe the scenery from the window sill.

>You can see lots of little ponies, some were couples.

>You would never know happiness like all of them.

>Seeing lots of little colts and fillies playing brings some joy to your heart.

>Those little children would know happiness in their lives, and they would never go what you've gone through.

>You've set off fireworks and burned down the house of the girl you love.

>You've been rejected, and cried.

>You've humiliated yourself and got laughed at.

>Not only after that, you got lost in the castle, then humiliated yourself in front of your idol.

>You then failed at any chance you had with Moonshine.

>You called yourself gay, and then went straight only after a week.

>You saved the people you cared abotu from dying, and got into a fight with a Diamond Dog three times your size.

>Looking at your wing, you turn your gaze back outside.

>You lost one of the only things that brought joy to your life in the process though.

>You had basically nothing to live for right now, and in just one easy step, you could end it all.

>Looking down, your eyes fill with tears.

>Blinking they roll down your cheek, and fall out the window.

>You close your eyes, and raise your head.

>Opening your eyes, you wipe your tears away with your foreleg.

>No. No tears, you were about to be in a happier place.

>Breathing slowly, you begin to prep yourself for the single step that would end your tragic life.

>Extending your leg out, a strong breeze blows past you, making papers flutter around inside the hospital room.

>Pulling your leg back, you turn your head back to the papers.

>Looking at the papers, you notice something on the desk next to your bed.

>Slowly turning around on the window sill, you look at the object on your desk.

>Sitting on the desk is a small envelope, with a small heart shaped sticker sealing it.

>Before you can do anything, the wind rushes past you into the room, this time picking up the envelope.

>Flying around the room, the envelope turn towards you, and flies right past you out the window.

>Trying to reach for the envelope, you begin to fall forward.

>Sticking your foreleg back, you grab onto the window with your hoof.

>Looking back, you reach out and try to grab the envelope, just out of your reach.

>Pulling yourself back from the window, you do the first thing you can think of.

>You run to the door, swinging it open, as you turn down the hallway, passing doctors, nurses, and patients.

>Your body ached, but it didn't matter, you had to get that envelope.

>Running past the receptionist's counter, she looks up and yells for you to stop.

>Ignoring her, you reach the stairs, and begin jumping down them floors at a time as you run as fast as you can.

>Finally reaching the bottom floor, you run out the front door as doctors and nurses try to stop you from leaving.

>Running outside, the direct sunlight burns your eyes.

>Quickly looking around, blinking to adjust your eyes to the sunlight, you finally spot the envelope flying with the wind, just about twenty feet away from you.

>Sprinting as fast as you can, you finally reach the envelope, just a few feet above you.

>Running with the wind, you jump up, grabbing the envelope with your mouth.

>Envelope in mouth, you begin sprinting back to the hospital, retracing your steps back up to your room.

>Opening the door, you run inside, slamming it behind you.

>Running over to your bed, you sit on it.

>The pain in your body finally catching up with you, you fall back onto the bed in pain.

>Laying there, you rub your side, until the pains subsides.

>Leaning forward, you grab the envelope, and examine it.

>On the front, it simply says, "To: Aux"

>Turning it around, you see the small glitter covered, heart shaped sticker.

>Pulling off the sticker, you open up the envelope, and pull out the piece of paper.

>Before you can begin reading it, you hear this doorknob turn.

>Stuffing the letter back into the envelope, you put it behind your pillow.

>Looking back, you see the doctor from earlier entering your room.

>Walking up next to the bed, the doctor gives you a stern look.

>"So I heard you went for a little jog?"

"Um, yes. I did."

>"Care to tell me why you would have done such a thing?"

"No. I mean yes. Um... I just felt like it?"

>"Yes... well, just don't do it again, it could hurt you in your current state."

>Turning around, the doctor walks out of the room, leaving you alone.

>Leaning forward, you reach behind you pillow and grab the letter.

>Unfolding it, you begin to read it.

 

Dear Aux,

 

I must have written this letter at least one hundred times before I got it anywhere near as good as you deserved, yet it's still not nearly as perfect as I wish it could be. I'm leaving this since I won't be able to visit you everyday like I have up till now because of family matters. Echo however promised to continue to visit you everyday. Because of you, not only do most of us still have our lives, but we were able to find the Diamond Dogs, and we made sure they won't attack us anymore for a very long time. But you risked your life to save ours, and for that, I could never repay you. And since I saw you on that first day as a royal guard, I always thought you were cute. But everyday I've come to visit you, I've found myself more and more attracted to you. But now I'm writing this letter, and I find myself filled with more emotions than I could ever imagine, so I'd like to say, thank you.

 

Love, Moonshine

 

>Dropping the letter, you get out of the bed, and walk towards the window.

>Looking outside, you observe all the beauty this magical word has to offer.

>And you wanted to throw it all away.

>Reaching over to the handle of the still open window, you close it.

>Looking back at the letter on the floor, you pick it up and read it for what felt like one hundreds times.

>Finally letting your mind wander, you set the letter back on the desk.

>Climbing onto the bed, you pull the covers over yourself.

>Looking down at your hooves, you think about how your life just got one million times better.

>And you wanted to throw it away.

>Eyes filling with tears, you begin to cry.

>But these weren't tears of sorrow, or pain, or misery, but of something you hadn't felt in a very long time.

>Joy.

 

>Today is your last day is the hospital.

>This means that you will be able to see Moonshine right after you get out.

>The amount of joy you have can not be described in mere words.

>Lying in your hospital bed, you gaze at the ceiling and think about what your future with her could turn into.

>You both could get married, and maybe even have some little children.

>Wait, you haven't even gone on a single date with her, stop thinking this far ahead.

>Hearing the door handle click, you turn your attention towards the stallion entering the room.

>Walking towards your bed, he is followed by a mare with a wheelchair.

"What's the wheelchair for?"

>"It's our policy to check out patients in wheelchairs."

>Getting out of the bed, you sit in the wheelchair.

>After checking out, you exit the hospital.

>Looking down you see the permanent scars on your side from your fight with the Diamond Dog.

>Walking down the street, you turn down a street you hadn't been on for a very long time, but still knew well.

>Coming upon the castle, you are reminded how large it is, since it seemed so small from your hospital window.

>Going over to the landing, you sit on a bench, and wait for the chariot, which should be arriving soon.

>While you're waiting, you watch the scenery.

>It seemed you never saw this kind of stuff when you were sad.

>Your thoughts are brought back to this world when you notice the chariot landing.

>Climbing on to it, you think about what you should say to Moonshine when you see her.

>You know you're going to go to her house first thing when you land in Hollow Shades.

>Finally seeing Hollow Shades from the chariot, you try to push your hair back to make yourself look nicer.

>Feeling the chariot land, you get off of it, and begin walking down the streets you haven't been on in over a month.

>Walking around town, you see some familiar faces, most of which used to make your life miserable.

>Finally coming to your destination, you stop, and open the door.

>Walking inside, you are greeted by Moonshine.

>Walking up to her, you spread out your arms and hug her.

>After spending some time at her house, sitting in her kitchen and chatting, you decide to bring up the letter.

"Moonshine, I saw the letter you left at the hospital, and I'd like to say I feel the same way about you. I do love you back."

>Dropping her glass, Moonshine looks up at you.

>"What letter?"

"The letter you left for me, at the hospital."

>"Aux, I don't remember any letter. I never even came to the hospital since the only free time I had was waiting for the chariot between Canterlot and Hollow Shades."

>Hearing those words was like getting punched in the face.

"B-but, i-it said your n-name on it..."

>"Like I said Aux, I never wrote any letter to you, and if that's how you feel about me, I don't think we should be friends anymore, because I don't think I can handle with you liking me like that.

>Tears, welling in your eyes, you stand, and walk over to her door.

"Good day, Miss Moonshine."

>Opening the door, you step out of her house, and slam the door behind yourself.

>Trying to walk home, your legs feel too weak, and you sit down on the walkway next to Moonshine's house.

>Tears pouring down your cheeks, you look up to the sky.

>Even when you finally had joy, it was fake.

"Mom... Dad... what should I do?"

>Dropping your head, you lay on the ground and continue crying, only to be interrupted when a small filly walks by you.

>"What's wrong sir?"

>Looking up at her, you wipe the tears from your eyes, and try not to cry anymore.

"I thought the girl who loved me liked me back. But that was all false."

>Walking closer to you, the little girl hugs you.

>"It's alright sir, I'll keep you company if it helps you."

>Feeling a smile come to your face, you tousle her hair.

>Pushing her back, you look her in the eyes.

"I'm sorry little filly, but... I couldn't do that to you, please, the best you could do for me is for YOU to be happy."

>Sitting back down, you watch as the little girl walks away.

>Remembering what had happened with Moonshine, you slump back down.

>Wait...

>If Moonshine didn't write the letter, who did?

>Laying down, you begin to feel the tears come to your eyes again.

>Somebody actually hated you enough to do this to you.

>Tears pouring out of your eyes, you see many other bat ponies walk by you.

>Some of them doing their best to ignore you, others just looking at you in disgust.

>Somebody catches your eye as they begin to walk by you.

>Looking up at them, you notice it is Jasmine and her posse.

>As she walks by you, you hear three words leave her mouth as she points back to Moonshine's house, leaving you more crushed than you had ever imagined possible.

>"Consider it payback."

>Laying there crying, you finally try to stand up.

>Slowly walking to your house, you think about what just happened.

>She just ruined your one chance at love, over something that was an accident.

>You blew it with her, just because you actually believed that stupid letter.

>Reaching your house, you open the door, and walk to your room.

>Getting in your bed, you look at the ceiling.

>This is all Jasmine's fault.

>All you did was accidently burn her house down, and that was forever ago.

>Maybe you should think about this in the morning, you head kind of hurts.

>Sliding under you covers, you close your eyes and begin to dream.

 

>Opening your eyes, you are met by a very strange sight.

>Sitting in front of you is Luna.

>Falling backwards, you try to regain your balance.

>Last time you saw her, you blew it, this time you won't.

>Sitting up straight, you look around.

>None of this looks familiar.

>"Are you troubled little one?"

>Looking back at Luna, you reply.

"Um, no, not really."

>Standing up, Luna looks at you in disappointment.

>Sighing, you stand with her.

>You might as well tell the truth, it's obvious she knows.

"Actually, yes princess, I am. Someone tricked me, and I lost one of my close friends, someone who I actually loved."

>Staring to walk, Luna looks back at and motions for you to follow.

>Walking with her, you observe your surroundings.

>You seemed to be in a forest, and there seemed to be lots of luminescent plants glowing in the night.

>"It seems there are lots of bad things happening in your life right now Aux."

>Pulling back, you look at her.

"How do you know my name?"

>Laughing, Luna looks down at you with a smile.

>"It's a princess' duty to know all of her loyal subjects and to protect them.

>Nodding, you continue walking with her as you tell her all that's happened to you in the last few months.

>"Well Aux, it seems at the moment, the worst thing seems to be in your head right now."

"What do you mean princess?"

>"You doubt yourself. If you actually know what you're possible of doing, you'd probably even be able to get that girl you liked."

"Thank you princess, but I've tried that, and it didn't really work that well."

>"Now tell me Aux, did you really? Just think about that, and see where you go."

>Before you can reply, your eyes open and are met with the moonlight flooding through your window.

 

>Sitting up, you think back to your dream.

>You're usually not able to remember them that clearly, but it felt as if this one was burned into your mind.

>Looking out of your window, you can see Moonshine's house through your trees.

>You shouldn't have believed that letter.

>Rolling back onto your bed, you think about how she doesn't like you now.

>Whether you like it or not, you got yourself into this.

>And you either have to fix it, or deal with it.

>Luna told you to believe in yourself.

>If she can believe in you, you should at least be able to do it yourself.

>Rolling off of your bed, you stand up.

>Time for Aux to show what he's made.

>You walk down your stairs and into your kitchen.

>Opening one of your drawers, you pull out a certain tool.

>She'll never know what happened.

 

>Waiting out the night, you clean around your house since you haven't been her for over a month.

>Looking to your window, you see sunshine slipping through your blinds.

>Walking out of your house, you look around.

>It's day outside, so no one should be awake.

>And if anyone is, they're probably going to be too drunk to even remember you.

>Walking down the walkways, you look at your wing.

>This would be so much easier if you could fly, but you saved your friends, and it was worth it.

>Coming to your destination, you look around to make sure no one is around.

>Pushing open the door, you walk inside, and go up the stairs.

>Seeing your victim, you begin to go to work.

>Finally finishing, you escape from their house as quietly as you can.

>Running back to your house, you put the metal tool away and go up to your bed.

>You've never done anything like that, ever.

>And it was fun.

 

>Hearing a scream shoot through the village, you open your eyes.

>Getting out of your bed, you stand up, and walk over to the window.

>A smile creeps across your face as you see your work unfold between your eyes.

>Seeing a bald Jasmine emerge from her house, running around, you begin laughing.

>Falling on the floor, you keep laughing until you can't breath.

>Wow, you never thought you could do something like that.

>The best part? They'll never suspect someone like you did it.

>Now that she's dealt with, only one thing's left.

>Time to get the girl you loved.

>And you know just exactly how to do it.

 

>Walking down the street, you come across your first destination.

>After spending days of planning, you finally know how you're going to get Moonshine to love you, just as much as you do her.

>Pushing open the door, you enter into Echo's house.

>Calling for Echo, you hear her coming downstairs to join you.

>Walking over to her, you put your hoof on her shoulder, and look at her.

"Echo, you have always been there for me. But I need to you one last time."

>"Wow, Aux, at least tell me what you need before you say things like that."

"Oh, yeah, sorry."

>Sitting down on her couch, you spend the next few minutes explaining your plan in as much detail as you can, sparing no expense.

>"Wow, that plan is pretty, flashy, if I did do say so myself."

>Slapping yourself on your forehead, you walk out of her house, after confirming her part in the plan.

>As you trot down the walkway, you look back at your wing.

>You're going to need to do something about this, maybe you could use leather to patch the holes.

>Looking back, you see your next destination.

>Midnight's house.

>This is going to be a lot more difficult than convincing Echo, but for Moonshine, it has to happen.

>Walking up to the house, you knock on the door.

>Upon opening the door, Midnight sees who you are, and attempts to slam the door in your face.

>Sticking up your foreleg, you stop the door before it could stop.

"Give me five minutes."

>Narrowing your eyes, you give her a look as if you'll kill her if she doesn't do as you command.

>Sighing, she opens the door, and steps outside.

>After explaining your plan to a rather hesitant Midnight, you finally manage to get her to agree.

>Leaving her to prepare her part of the plan, you begin walking to your next participant.

>With two ponies already having joined, all that's left are three more.

>This next one is probably going to be the hardest.

>Night Watch has never liked you, and would probably slit your throat if given the the opportunity.

>Coming up to her house, you knock on the door.

>As soon as she opens the door, she sees it's you, and slams the door before you can even react.

>Knocking again, you hear her scream from inside.

>"Go away."

"No, I will not. I need to talk to you, and I'm not leaving until you listen to me."

>"Nope, go away."

>Filling with rage you slam your hoof on the door.

>You'll sooner die them let her stubbornness stand in your way.

"Open the door right now, or I'm coming in there!"

>Hearing the door click, you step back and put a smile on your face.

"Thank for making the right decision, now, I have a plan, and you're going to help whether you like or not."

>Explaining the plan to her, you start to see her smile and slowly nod her head.

>"Fine, I'll join you."

>Filling with joy, you jump into the air, and begin to trot towards the center of the town.

>Walking up to the town hall, you enter the building and walk up to the front desk.

"I'm here to speak to the mayor, and yes, I have an appointment."

>Looking up at you, the receptionist waves you over to the mayor's office.

>Walking into the room, you are greeted by a bat stallion with brown slicked back hair, sitting in a rather large chair.

>"Why hello Aux, I understand you have something you'd like to show me."

"Yes Mayor, I'd like your permission to set up something rather large in the center of town."

>Pulling a piece of paper out of your saddlebag, you set it on the table and explain your plan to him.

>Walking out of city hall, you think about how you actually convinced him to let you do this.

>Only one person left, and you're pretty sure they'll be all for it.

>Walking to the all familiar landing, you wait for the daily chariot.

>As soon as it arrives, you climb into it with other bat ponies who wish to go to Canterlot.

>Taking off your saddlebag, you set it next to you on your seat.

>During the ride, you look at the scenery that you've never really looked at, and it is breathtaking.

>Messing with the heart shaped buckles on your bag, you accidentally pull it off.

>Dropping it on the floor, you begin to lean over for it, only to see a tiny hoof offering you the button.

>Looking up, you see the little filly that comforted you on the bridge.

>Taking the buckle, you reattach the buckle, and turn back only to see her gone.

>Looking around, you see her returning to her seat with her mother.

>You look closer and see the little filly hugging her mom while her mother strokes her mane.

>Looking out the window you think to how you and your mother used to do that exact same thing.

>Feeling tears coming to your eyes, you wipe them away and remember what Luna said to you.

>Finally feeling the chariot stopping, you step out of it, and begin walking towards the castle.

>Looking back at the filly and her mom, you smile, remembering happier times, but at the same time, thinking of happy times ahead.

>Entering the castle doors, you begin to walk towards your destination.

>Passing many guards, they let you pass since they knew who you were.

>You look at many paintings as you walk down the hallways.

>Even though you've seen all of these multiple times, they're beauty always catches your eyes.

>Coming to the east side of the castle, you open two large doors and continue down the hallways until you find Luna's throne room.

>Walking up to Luna, you are stopped by two bat pony guards.

>Raising her hoof, Luna points at you.

>"Let him pass."

>Motioning for your to join her, you sit next to Luna.

>"Now Aux, what brings you to come see me?"

>Looking up at her, you smile.

"Let me tell you what love can drive a boy to do."