Hey everpony, older Beachbro Snowchime here.
Just wanted to wish everypony a late Happy New Year. Let's all try and make this a better year than the last. I know me and my younger brother Apollowing have been really late with our other story. So I decided to try and give you guys something in the meantime. I noticed you guys liked the work that I tried to put in the other story, so this story is all me. Once again, Happy New Year...and sorry if I'm a little rusty. Hope you guys like it
Rare Ocassions
Chapter 1
Me being a mixed raced young man has always given me a certain motivation to try and look at things in more than one perspective. Now with that in thought, that kind of thinking has helped me make a lot of friends and travel around the world. Regrettably I have reached that age where I have to start deciding on what to do with my life, while away from my home and family. My name is Eric. I'm an African american Latino, who has spent most of my life in Berlin, Germany. Living in the most multicultural area, I have developed a lot of different tastes in music, fashions, arts (including Martial Arts) , games, foods, dancing and media. In an attempt to start a new life for myself, I left germany at the age of eighteen and came to the USA. I just turned twenty-one and for the whole time I have been here, I haven't been happy at all. I'm not saying the the States have been unkind to me, it's just the fact that my fathers family has been very unreasonable. Before I came to the states, my parents decided that I should start living with my grandmother, even though we all knew that she would be a problem to live with. She has terrible people skills, is an overachiever and is the reason my father joined the military at a young age and escaped to Germany. Another problem I dealt with while living with her was the constant state of loneliness that I felt almost every day. Not to mention the fact that I worked at her daycare. ( I'm not a big fan of kids ) She would always criticize and demoralize me and due to lack of transportation and internet, I would constantly try and hide in my room and rely on my family back home to boost my morale back up every time they called. After my first year in America, I returned to Germany to visit my loving latin family. You can imagine how it felt like to see them all again. As my visiting time was coming to an end, I tried making arrangements for me to live with my uncle instead. To my surprise he and his wife welcomed me with open arms. As I was on my way to my next home, I was recapturing the moment of my departure. My whole family came to say goodbye and we were all almost breaking out in tears.
" Remember my dear boy. " my grandfather started as tears formed in his eyes,. " Don't even hesitate to come back if things don't work out in america. Me and your Oma will not think any less of you. Do you understand ? "
" Alright Opa. I'll always keep that in mind " I said as I was successfully fighting back tears.
( Even though we're Latin, we always stuck with the german terms of Opa (meaning grandpa) and Oma (meaning grandma.))
" We're going to miss you even more now my little Gururito. Be sure to call us as soon as you get there alright." my Oma started sobbing
" I will Oma "
I then turned to my father.
" You take care now Bub. I know it's been tough for you living with my mother, but I'm proud the that you were willing to bite the bullet and get everything you needed in that one year. "
" Thanks dad " I said as we hugged. The hug was then followed by a slightly painful and playful bop on my head.
My mother then walked over to me with teary eyes and hugged me tightly.
" I love you baby. Stay strong and don't let people demoralize you alright. So far you a proven that you have the most patience and can tolerate anything for a longer amount of time than any of us when needed." she chuckled. " My wittle baby has a lot of patience, doesn't he? My wittle baby baby baby baby."
" Thanks mom….but can you please stop with the baby stuff? " I asked
" Quiet! " she said. " I'm going to call the baby a baby, and baby is going to like it. " She then playfully slapped me across the face.
I looked at her and seeing her cry wasn't helping me fight back my tears.
" Fine be that way, you evil witch " I said to her only to receive another playful slap to the face.
We both ended up laughing and hugged one more time. Needless to say it was getting harder not to get emotional.
I then turned to my younger brother and sister. However my brother looked away.
" Were going to miss you Eric. " My little sister said.
" I'm going to miss you guys too. Now EJ remember what we told you if you get in a unfair fight ? " I asked
" Once it gets unfair, fight unfair and kick them in them in the nuts and run…and if possibly send them to the hospital like Enrique did to you that one time. "
" That's right. When Enrique kicked me in the nuts, I spent an entire week in the hospital. Isn't that right boy ?" I asked my brother in a slightly irritated tone.
My brother still avoided eye contact with me, but he had a huge smile on his face.
" You are not going to let it go are you? I told you it was an accident and karma got me back by sending a flying soccer ball in my sack. The doctors said I was lucky that I wasn't sterile. How long are you going to try and hold it over my head ?"
" As long as feel I like it. " I chuckled. " But seriously now boy, take care of yourself and EJ alright. " I told in a slightly depressed tone.
He then turned to face me. It was now showing why he was trying to avoid eye contact. He was now starting to cry. This caused me to lose all of my control and I eventually started crying myself.
" I'm…gonna miss you bro." he barely managed to utter without breaking down.
" Same here boy.."
There was a moment of depressing silence. I wasn't able to take anymore of this so I decided to purposely ruin the moment.
" Listen boy, we need to ruin the moment before it gets worse for us. " I said
" What do you suggest ? "
" Charlie Horse. You strike first. " I quickly said.
For the next few seconds my brother and I were trading powerful Muay Thai kicks and punches to each others legs.
" Ouuuuuuuuchchhch…feel better boy ?" I asked with concern and pain.
" Much…much..better….I cant feel my legs…"
After boarding the plane, I thought my time in the states would be a little more pleasant. However it wasn't at all the way we thought it would be. It turned out that my aunt was wearing the pants in the family and that she was also an overachiever. So basically, I moved into a house with a younger version of what I was trying to escape. Of course I had to look for a job and luckily found one that I actually enjoyed. I've had my job for almost 5 months now and it has become my only safe haven from my aunt. I know she tries to help me but I just never liked her methods. She would also use the " I had nothing growing up " story and a few more other stuff about how hard her life was. It was saddening to hear for the first time but after a while it got ( Please don't judge me) fucking irritating. However I could never bring myself to say anything out of fear the she would kick me out of her house. She has stated that she would.
It was a late night at work and I was taking the bus home. It was about 11: 10pm once I reached my stop and it would take about 20 minute walk to my house. As soon as I exited the bus it started to rain and a storm started up. I personally didn't mind. Me walking alone a night would always remind me of the walks my Opa and I always took.
" Man.." I said to myself "….this sucks. My boss said I've been looking pretty miserable lately, when I haven't even noticed it. Now that I think about it….I have been miserable for the past two years. My birthday here was terrible, Christmas and New years were more than undesirable, I miss my family, I don't have any friends here and I don't even like going back home. So, why do I try and ride out the storm of misery, when I could have gone home so many times? I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment . " I chuckled.
" All I would like to have is to have some happiness back in my life. " I slowly started to get louder " I friend, a raise, a pet or even my first girlfriend…..GOD! IS THAT MUCH TO ASK FOR ! " I screamed up at the sky.
As soon as those words left my mouth lighting struck and thunder roared. And I took it as a sign to shut my big mouth.
" …..sorry…" I pathetically muttered. I sigh and continued to walk through the storm. As I walked and enjoyed the cold air I took out my Ipod and start listening to the song Still
Unbroken by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Broken bones, broken hearts
Stripped down and torn apart
A little bit of rust, I'm still runnin'
Countin' miles, countin' tears
Twisted roads, shiftin' gears
Year after year, it's all or nothin'
But I'm not home, I'm not lost
Still holdin' on to what I got, ain't much left
No, there's so much that's been stolen
I guess I've lost everythin' I've had
But I'm not dead, at least not yet
Still alone, still alive, still unbroken
I'm still alone, still alive, I'm still unbroken
Never captured, never tamed
Wild horses on the plains
You could call me lost, I call it freedom
I feel the spirit in my soul
It's something Lord, I can't control
I'm never givin' up while I'm still breathin'
I'm not home, I'm not lost
Still holdin' on to what I got, ain't much left
Lord, there's so much that's been stolen
I guess I've lost everythin' I've had
I'm not dead, at least not yet
Still alone, still alive, still unbroken
I'm still alone, still alive, still unbroken
I'm still unbroken, still unbroken
Like the wind, like the rain
It's all runnin' through my veins
Like a river pourin' down into the ocean
I'm out here on the streets
But I'm standin' on my feet
Still alive, still alone, still unbroken
I'm not home, I'm not lost
Still holdin' on to what I got, ain't much left
Lord, there's so much that's been stolen
I guess I've lost everythin' Ive had
but I'm not dead, at least not yet
Still alive, still alone, still unbroken
I'm still alone, still alive, I'm still unbroken
I'm still alone, still alive, still unbroken
I'm still broken
I ain't never goin' down
I'm still unbroken, oh
In Equestria.
Within the walls of a majestic castle, noises of magic and science were able to be heard coming from the royal bedroom.
" Dear Sister, please remind me why we are now working on this very delicate task again. "
" Because my dear Luna. As of late Equestria has been constantly under attack by creatures planning to enslave or even consume our loyal subjects. We may have defeated them, but it has always been a very close call. So we need a way to transport these threats to a certain area where they can no longer hurt anypony. "
" Then where do you plan on sending them big sister? " Luna hesitantly asked.
" I don't know. That what I we're trying to find out. I've been working on this plan for quite some time and I hope that if we combine our powers, we may be able to find a certain plain to keep all of our threats in, where they can never return. "
" If that is the case Celestia, then would it not be wiser to bring in more scientists unicorns to assist us. "
" Luna, I should have been able to protect everyone at the Royal wedding, but I was dehorned and defeated by a changeling. I send my little ponies to the Crystal Kingdom to confront a tyrant Unicorn, made them go through countless trials with Discord, and….even relied on them to bring you back. What type of ruler would I be if I can't even do anything to protects my subjects. I owe it to Equestria to be able to find a prison for all of these threats without relying on my little ponies all of the time. " Celestia said as she started to hang her head in shame.
" Tia… " Luna muttered as she looked at her sister in this state.
" Anyway Luna let's get started.. " Celistia said as she raised her head. " We both need to concentrate our magic and don't worry. I will concentrate on the location. Are you ready?"
" I am ready sister. "
They both took they're places and started to concentrate their magic. Their magic started to slowly take shape of a large octagon and soon had the appearance of a giant magic mirror.
" Sister look, we have managed to make an opening in our world. "
" Yes Luna," Celestia said struggling to keep focus. " But we still have to find a place to make a connection to. "
The more they both focused, the more clearer the destinations of the gateway came to be. They browsed through several worlds but could not find a suitable place yet. The majority of the worlds were inhabited and the others had weather conditions that were too harsh to live in. After a few more minutes, the princesses were about to reach their limits.
" S..sister..I think we should stop while we still have control. " Luna suggested
" Let's…. just..try one more place.."
The Gateway started to show a new world. Celestia inspected it carefully.
" Tia..is it the right place you searching for ? "
" Regretably not dear sister. This place is also far too inhabited " Celestia stated as she once again hung her in shame.
" Sister! " Luna screamed "I'm starting to lose control of the portal! "
" Hold on Luna! We need try and close it properly "
With their last amounts of strength, the two princesses focused all of their powers and started to slowly close the portal.
" Luna, you can make it! It's only a few more inches left to go! "
" I'm…..s. sister. " Luna said as she lost control and collapsed to the floor exhausted.
The Portal that was now mere centimeters away from closing, reopened and started flashing by multiple worlds showing all kinds of beings in the universe. Celestia and Luna watched in shock as the portal showed them many of the creatures that seemed completely hostile and even worse than the terrors that Equestria had to offer. After showing several more terrifying creatures, the portal shot out several light beams that ended up flying out princess Celestia's window and disappeared into the night. Celestia quickly ran to her balcony to see where the light beams have been blasted off too. She then shortly after returned to her room to check on her sister.
" Luna are you alright? " Celestia asked with great concern.
Luna did not give a response, and had a look of horror on her face.
" Luna what is wrong? "
Luna still would not say anything, but ended up pointing her hoof where the portal still stood. Celestia looked and soon after felt a new found sense of terror that she had never experienced. The portal showed an image of the Canterlot Castle completely consumed in flames. Within the showed two unknown creatures fighting. The smaller creature seemed to be slightly cowering in fear and was receiving so such punishment and pain the likes that has never been seen in Equestria, while the bigger creature dominated and taunted. The smaller creature barely picked himself off of the ground while covered in blood and lowered it's head, as if admitting defeat. However upon lifting it's head again, the pain,pleading, suffering and fear was immediately replaced by insanity and happiness. Without wasting another moment the two creature lunged at each other. The Portal shot out two last light beams and soon vanished in Luna's night. The portal closed completely after that.
" Sister…..what in the name of Equestria was that just now. What were those things and why was our Castle on fire. " Luna ask terrified
" I…don't know Luna. I don't know. "
Back on earth
The storm was getting worse and I still had ten more minutes of walking to get to my house. The Lighting and thunder also got worse and I was thinking that I might have pissed of god with that outburst I had a few minutes ago.
" Look I said I was sorry. " I said as I looked at the sky. " Well I guess I deserve it anyway "
At that second the wind started to become really harsh. I looked up at the sky and what I saw seemed really unreal. A vortex gateway came from the clouds and started to descend. I thought my classes must have been messed up but unfortunately for me they were functioning just well. The strange vortex started to make it's way towards me and without a second thought, I turned around and ran. I didn't care were I was running at the moment, the thing that mattered is that I was running. Sadly due to the years of loneliness and lack of money and transportation, I was not able to continue with my martial arts training. The only way I stayed relatively healthy for these years was just by eating healthy foods. I quickly became tired and needles to say, the vortex was catching up with me.
" And my american family said that martial arts training was only a waste and I should spend more time on academics…FUCK THEM! I DONT SEE HOW ACADEMICS CAN HELP ME RUN WHEN I'M BEING CHASED BY A FUCKING VORTEX XO ! " I shouted.
The Vortex was now at a distance where it started to suck me in. I desperately tried to hang on to anything that would help me but to no avail. The Vortex consumed me and was starting to drain all of my air. In mere seconds I was shot through a tunnel that looked like an eternity. With my last bits of breath and consciousness, I muttered out what I thought would be my last word.
" … .shit…"