Chapter 4:
In a way to Allora falling to her death seemed quite fitting and peaceful. All she could hear was the rushing sound of air passing her ears and noting else. Though there was one question still lingering deep within her mind, what was that voice she heard? Falling to your death…looks like this day has gotten worse for you. That was the last thing Allora thought to herself before closing her eyes and waited for the impact of the soon to come stone ground.
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"Lightning will you come over here for a moment?" Princess Celestia said to her cousin the gentlest voice she could muster.
"What is it Tia?" He questioned.
"I was just wondering when you would like for the Winter Ball to be held? I know winter wrap up has already passed on. But we had so much fun when we were younger that I thought I do it as your welcome home gift."
"If it's my welcome home gift, why are you telling me?" Sonic Lightning chuckled to himself before getting a slight glare from his cousin.
"Hold your tongue cousin. I'm telling you in order to figure out a date for it. After all I will be inviting my loyal student Twilight Sparkle and her friends to the ball and I want them to be prepared before the ball begins."
"Ah yes, you mentioned this Twilight at dinner. She sounds like a nice mare."
"She is more than just that dear cousin. Twilight has a strong optional in becoming one of the best magic users in all of Equestria. I have no doubt that she will someday past even my expectations." Celestia boosted with a soft smile.
Sonic Lightning only smirked at this. It seemed to him that his cousin, Tia, really enjoyed this Twilight Sparkle. Like a daughter of sorts. Before Celestia could continue talking about her student, Luna broke through the conversation.
"Enough talk of Twilight Sparkle. Who was that mare you kept glancing at dear cousin? Does thou really know nothing of her?" Luna said, still containing a bit of her old royal speaking.
"Yes Luna, I really know nothing about her. All I know is her name. And I was not glancing at her." Sonic simply said.
"We do not agree. We think thou are lying to thee."
"I have to agree with Luna on this one. You did give sweet glances towards…Allora was it?"
Sonic Lightning gulped slight before responding, "Yes her name is Allora Night Shade. And I assure you there was nothing sweet about my glances-!" Sonic Lightning body tensed up when he admitted to taking glances at Allora.
"AH HAH, Thou were giving glances." Luna squealed with excitement burning in her voice.
Both Celestia and Sonic Lightning laughed at the young one. Who gave them a confused glance their way. The conversation soon continued afterwards.
"Allora..? Why does that name sound so familiar to me?" Celestia asked towards herself but was given a response anyway from both her sister and cousin.
"Now that thou mention it, we to remember hearing that name long ago."
"Perhaps it's a just a small coincidence?-AH I ALMOST FORGOT, I'M SUPPOSE TO MEET ALLORA UPSTAIRS! I hope she doesn't think I forgot about her." Sonic Lightning stumbled out of his mouth.
Both of his cousins just gave small smirks to one another and gave a cock smile to Sonic Lightning, who in returned gave them a wicked glare. Leaving both princesses silent and worriedly smiling to him.
Before Sonic Lightning retreat from the dining area he gave his answer to the date of the Winter Ball, "By the way Tia, how about we plan the ball two weeks from now? That will give me enough time to find a nice date and for you to prepare your student and her friends." Celestia nodded to his response and waved her hoof in a goodbye towards her cousin.
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The night was not at it most joyous moments today. This worried Sonic Lightning since his cousin Luna ruled over the night. Yet she seemed so happy that day. Smiling and laughing during their conversations and reminiscence. Perhaps she was faking? No, that can't be right. Luna would never pretend or fake being happy in front of me…never! Sonic Lightning was beginning to show as he stomped his way through the halls.
Suddenly something caught Sonic Lightnings glance from the corner of his eye. He was pretty high up from ground level and this surprised him. Surely there were no birds out this late at night? Before he had a chance to shrug the image off, high pitched screams were heard from above his head. Immediately he headed to the nearest window he could find and glared down through it. He scanned the ground thoroughly until finally he spotted something gray…with a hint of black and red…ALLORA!
With barely any time to react Sonic Lightning broke through the window, sending shards of glass across his coat and face. His coat was stained with hints of small crimson wounds that soon healed as soon as they had appeared on him. Once he was free from the glass and window his wings immediately took over. It was as if time had slowed down just for Sonic Lightning to be able to transfer the events running through his mind. He knew Allora would hit the ground if he didn't move fast enough or have good reaction time. But it seemed as if time was on his side at the moment, allowing him to progress this information and develop the best way to handle it.
As mere seconds past, Sonic Lightning realized that he would be able to catch up to Allora in time before her fall. The most reasonable action he could take was to catch with his magic. However at the speed Allora was going, she would prove to be a hard target to aim for.
Without another sign of hesitation, Sonic Lightning took off in flight down towards Allora as fast as he could muster. In order for him to get a better aim on Allora. His dark blue horn began to glow a hazy gray, being prepared to take launch at his target. He would only get one shot; one shot was all he would get. Sonic Lightning couldn't risk any mistakes on this and if he did…Allora would surely fall to her death.
When Sonic Lightnings vision finally cleared and he believe he had a decent aim on Allora he took the shot, praying that it wasn't the wrong timing…and it wasn't. The blot of magic was able to catch Allora just inches from the ground, by at which time many mares and stallions had already crowded around the area to see if the young mare would be rescued or have fallen to her death. Luckily for everypony she was saved.
Once Sonic Lightnings hooves had touched the ground he galloped over to Allora to examine her.
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Alloras eyes shot open when she realized the breeze that was once under her was now still. She studied her surroundings and noticed that she was inches above the ground and that she was in some sort of bubble? That wasn't the only thing she noticed. Her body was stiff as stone. Allora attempted to move anything but it was to no avail. The only thing she was able to move was her eyes.
Slowly Alloras vision became clouded and dark, which sent Allora into a panic like state. Unaware to if she had fainted or had become blind, the gray mare screamed from the top of her lungs before she was greeted with a new, yet familiar form…
"My, aren't you a screamer. Dear sweet little Allora, no matter how much I adore your screams, I'm going to have to ask you to SHUT UP!" The voice Allora had heard earlier on the balcony, before Roselock had pushed her, ringed in her gentle ears.
No matter how much Allora attempted to focus her eyes on the form it always come out in a shadow like look, as if a blur to the eyes.
Hesitantly Allora made an attempt to question the form, only to be greeted with a mouth gag strapped onto her, making her choke up slightly.
"No, no…it's my turn to talk. Now where was I," the form paused for a second until she began her sentence up again, "AH yes…you probably have many questions as to who or what I am. Well sorry to disappoint, but those questions are going to be left unanswered until that night comes. Which will be soon I assure you…" Allora eyes began to burn with fear as a few rope like items slowly surrounded her, "But until then, I'm going to have some fun with you. Or your body to be precise…not in the way your thinking of though. I will be taking control over your body as I have done so in that past…though you probably don't remember those days. We had so much fun back then, it was such a thrill!" A dark laugh than filled the void. And with that small act, the ropes grew sharp daggers that swiftly tangled up Allora, sending her into a pit of agony.
"However, before I can relish in my beautiful acts, I'm going to practice my skills on you…don't worry it's just a test to see how much power I still have. It will only hurt for a bit longer I assure you…now shall we continue?"
Soon more strange things appeared out of nowhere. Barb wire slowly rapped its way along Alloras neck digging deep enough to draw blood, but not to cause damage to the jugular vein and end up killing her. The daggered ropes than released their grasp on Allora and slowly shifted into thin needles, which later went straight into Alloras hooves and back. This pain was almost unbearable for Allora, who did her best to hold her chilling screams back. Suddenly Allora felt something in her growing almost. The needles were stretching out to greater heights, cutting through tissue, bones, organs and veins alike. Oddly enough this didn't kill Allora, which surprised her greatly. Thinking that she needed an explanation the mysterious voice spoke.
"Only your neck is affected in this void. You can feel pain below your neck that could kill you, but it won't. For some reason only the neck has any real connection to death here."
Before Allora knew it the needles had gone straight through her and had also thickened, spreading her wounds out deeper and drawing more blood from her frail form. Alloras eyes had rolled over and tears were falling from them. When was this going to end?
Without a second thought, the needles and barb wire had released their hold on Allora. Once that was done she began to fall deeper into the void. The voice did not speak or show its self to her. The only thing Allora saw before the darkness had fully consumed her was an image of her mother, her pink hair glowing brightly and coat nicely groomed. However the image than took shape into a batted corpse and stained hair in the blink of an eye. Without any explanation as to what she had just seen, Allora blacked out.
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"MOTHER," Allora screamed before realizing she was no longer in the void but in a very familiar room. She looked down to see that she was no longer in her maid outfit and was in the soft looking blue bed she had attempted to get on earlier. "Why am I in a bed," she paused when she noticed that Princess Celestia and Sonic Lightning were in the room as well and were next to the side of the bed. "And why is Princess Celestia here?..Yep I'm dead, I am very much dead." Allora finished.
Sonic Lightning only rolled his eyes at this and turned his head to face Princess Celestia, who nodded in his direction.
"I assure you, Allora Night Shade that you are not dead though you came very close. This is why I am here." Princess Celestia paused before continuing, "Allora can you tell us who pushed you off the balcony?"
"How do you know I fell of the balcony, your highness?" Allora questioned.
"It's the only logical explanation to how you could have fallen. The balcony has no doors to keep it sealed off, like the windows, and there aren't any broken windows, which leads me to believe you fell off the balcony." Princess Celestia gave a stern look towards Allora, "By the look in your eyes, I think you know who is to blame for this…and if you won't tell me I can always use my magic to get it out of you." Princess Celestias slowly began to glow at this.
"N-no…" Allora said weakly.
"What was that?" Princess Celestia questioned as nicely as she could.
"No…"
"Please speak up Allora. I need to know-"
"I SAID NO! I DON'T WANT YOU TO USE YOUR MAGIC AND I MOST CERTAINLY DON'T WANT TO TELL YOU WHO DID THIS! SO BUCK OFF!" Both Sonic Lightning and Princess Celestia cringed slightly at the sudden outburst and so did Allora. "I-I'm sorry…I don't know where that came from. Forgive me your highness…" Allora went silent after that.
"Lightning look after her while she heals, and make sure to change her bandages every now and then. I will respect her wishes and not pursue her assaulter until she is more comfortable with the idea. Sweet dreams to the both of you." Princess Celestia said before heading out of the now silent room.
Allora couldn't believe what she had said. She looked down at the bed sheets and slowly fell backwards onto the soft bed, rolling to the side where she wouldn't have to look at Sonic Lightning, who was probably giving her a disapproving glare. Slowly Allora heard hoof steps fading away from the bed side. She took a quick glance to see where Sonic Lightning had gone. He had faded over to the fireplace laying on one of the coaches in front of it. He seemed to be dazing off into space as he stared deeply into the crimson and orange flames.
Looking away Allora slowly closed her eyes as a few tears were shed. She had been so rude to the Princess and she felt dread for it. Without much thought Allora began to sing an old song she had learned long ago, from whom she cannot remember.
You lie silent there before me Really don't deserve it Here's a lullaby to close your eyes goodbye So insignificant Perhaps you're happy without me I would have never felt sad at all Here's a lullaby to close your eyes goodbye
Your tears may mean nothing to me now
The wind howling at the window
The Love you never gave
I give to you
But now there's nothing you can do
So sleep in your only memory of me
My dearest mother
It was always you that I despised
I don't feel enough for you to cry oh well
Here's a lullaby to close your eyes goodbye
Goodbye...
Goodbye...
Sleeping dormant deep inside of me
Are you hiding away lost
Under the sewers
Maybe flying high in the clouds
So many seeds have been sown in the field
And who could sprout up so blessedly
If I had died
You will not hear me say I'm sorry
Where is the light
I wonder if it's weeping somewhere
It was always you that I despised
I don't feel enough for you to cry oh well
Here's a lullaby to close your eyes goodbye
Goodbye...
Goodbye...
Slowly Allora opened her eyes to see that Sonic Lightning was right in her face just staring at her in curiosity. He smirked slightly as Allora face expression turned from being clam to being full out embarrassed.
"Heh heh…hi?" Sonic Lightning managed to say before Allora gave him a wicked glare and gritted her teeth, she merely turned herself around to prevent any confrontation.
She grumbled to herself as she heard Sonic Lightning move to once again face her. Allora only turned around again and again until both of the two had finally given up.
"Alright I'm sorry." Sonic Lightning said apologetically, but Allora still did not face him. Suddenly he continued, "Hey Allora…who's your mother?" Allora body became stiff from the very mention of the word, "mother".
"Her name was Velvet Mist." Allora stated.
"Was Mist her last name?" Sonic Lightning asked curiously.
"Yes, but everypony of her friends called her Mist because of her coat."
"Where does she live?"
"We used to live in Canterlot all together." Allora began to shake slightly at the remembrance of her past.
"What happen?"
"She died and we moved to Ponyville afterwards. When I got old enough I moved back to Canterlot."
"I'm so sorry to hear about her death. Sorry to ask this, but do you know how she died?" Sonic Lightning asked as sweetly as he could.
"I don't but my father does. She died when I was just a filly. So I don't remember much of her death."
Sonic Lightning felt terrible about possibly digging up old wounds, so he attempted to change the subject to something he hoped would be easier on Allora.
"Why don't we change the subject. What does your cutie mark mean Allora? It's quite different from other cutie marks."
Suddenly Alloras cutie mark formed into her mind. It was a white sphere with a ghost like haze around it. The mark almost made Allora think of a soul for some reason.
"I don't know to be honest…I got it after…m-my..m-m-my…mummy died." Allora choked out between choking sobs.
She covered her face with her hooves at an attempt to hide her feelings of shame and sadness. Suddenly Allora could feel the bed begin to shift from another pony climbing into it. Without a seconds breath Allora felt another's form against hers, a much larger form. Allora turned her head slightly to see that Sonic Lightning had cuddled up to her in an attempt to comfort her emotions. Slowly he placed his head on top of Alloras shoulder and opened his eyes slightly to look at her. Allora looked into his eyes, like before they showed so much concern. It was mysterious in way. How his eyes held so much beauty.
"I'm sorry…" Was the last thing Sonic Lightning said before sinking deeper on the mattress and against Allora.
A blush soon formed on Alloras face before she closed her eyes and slowly drifted into sleep.
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"My, my…you've made a new friend haven't you?" The mysterious form said.
The form was standing right next to the bedside staring darkly at Sonic Lightning and sweetly at Alloras form. The two ponies were sleeping soundly in a deep sleep.
Slowly the mysterious form began to create a hoof that glided over to Sonic Lightning and nearly touched his sleeping form until it pulled away and shifted back into an unknown form.
"No…you don't deserve to have feelings for Allora. She and I belong to another…not you." The mysterious from slowly began to fade before saying, "Soon…soon I will be back and I can wreak havoc across my dear old friends…but first I shall claim a few harmless pony lives before that "night" comes. Get ready Allora."
With that final saying the form gracefully moved to Allora and disappeared within her, turning Alloras purple part of hair, into a deep crimson red.
AN: Sorry for any spelling errors or mistakes, I promise to come back to these chapters and revise them and make the changes. I hope you all enjoyed this little chapter. I was going to add one more thing, but I think that can wait until the next chapter, no? We'll see you in next chapter I hope.