Next day 6:50 pm
For the whole day and yesterday I've kept thinking of that dream over and over again. I didn't have an end to it so I was worried of how the village would go down. Would we survive or would we all parish, left forgotten in history? I knew that if anything happened, I would save my friends from harm. I had my costume back on, well I just put the crown and necklace back on since I still had the paint on. I waited in front of the treehouse, hoping my friends would get here safe.
They came right on the dot, just like they said. GapingMoon was in a mad scientist costume and SpotingStar was wearing a daisy costume. I didn't understand Star's costume much but I let it be, I understood Moon's since he is a smart colt and loves science.
"Wow Ringer, your costume looks amazing! " complemented Moon.
"Thanks dude, you should really thank Star for helping. Hold on be right back." I went back to the treehouse and kept the door unlocked and kept my drawers with survival stuff open just incase my dream is true. I then close the door and went back to my friends. We start walking back to town while I hope for everything to go smoothly.
When we entered the village it had many lights up and decorated with many games and party decorations. It was exactly like the dream so far. We started by playing a few games and I lost at most of them. They were harder than they looked. After the games we started going from door to door, getting a lot of candy. I was so glad not many ponies recognised me, I wasn't the center of attention for once.
It was getting close to 10 and nothing out of the ordinary has happened and Celestia's sun had set long ago. We were on the last house before we would go to the statue when the dream started becoming real once more. The house was decorated the same as in my dream and everything was moving the same way. I started hearing the sound of buglike wings and knew what was going to happen.
"We have to go, NOW!" I screamed to my friends. I started moving them away from what was about to happen. I looked behind me and saw ponies being attacked by the black pony/bug like creatures. I saw a hole in the ground and pushed us all into it for now.
"What's going on out there Ringer!" Asked Star
"I had a dream yesterday that we were going to be attacked today and it came true. We have to leave town but get to the treehouse first, lets move!" I pulled them out and saw the horrer that this village was facing. I pulled out my sword from my candy bag just incase anything happened. I then saw one of the creatures come in front of me and I chopped its head of in one slice. It went in flames not soon afterwards.
We made it to the treehouse without any more disturbances. I grabbed 3 saddlebags, my letter, and my jacket. I handed them 2 of the bags and we started off into the forest.
"Are we ever going to come back Ringer?" Asked Moon
"No, we have to go far from here."
"How will we survive."
"No idea but I believe we can find some place soon, and besides, you guys have me!"
They started to relax and we kept walking for another good hour. We finally stopped at a clearing near a small pond. I took out a blanket that I packed and laid it on the ground. I then told Moon to get wood and for Star to unpack anything important. She took out a map from her saddlebag. It was a map of Equestria!
"This is perfect! We can find a town in no time!" I said ecstatic
"But where are we?" Star asked. I took a look at the sky and saw that the moon was moving toward the left which meant east was that way and we came from the west. I looked back at the map and the name of t8he village. The closest town was a big city named Canterlot but it was still far. I knew we would be traveling for awhile and had to get used to it.
"I know where to go but I won't tell you yet." I said looking at Moon as he was coming back with a pile of wood. I placed the wood in a empty area and lit it with my sword. We started to lay down on the blanket with Moon to my right and Star to my left. We huddled close to each other for warmed. And started drifting to sleep.
"Will it be someplace good?" Asked Star sleepy
"I hope so, I hope so..."I then went to sleep, thoughts polluting my brain at the same time.
Dream: Ringers
I saw something come from the bushes, it was the mysterious figure...my mom. I went up to her but she seemed taller and darker then I remember. She was different in a way. I couldn't put my hoof on it but she looked familiar. Once she came into my full vision I saw who it was, this wasn't my mother...she was Nightmare Moon! I started running and tried to fly a couple of times but failed since I don't know how to use them yet. She caught up to me and pinned me to the floor and whispered "Tag, you're it."and she ran off.
I still laid there, not knowing what just happen. It was then that I actually saw my real mother. For the first time actually! It was a splendid moment for me. I've seen her somewhere before though...oh thats right, in the history books. But why would she be in it if she is not that old, I think. I ignored the fact and ran up to her. I gave her big hug and never wanted to let go.
"I will see you soon, just keep an eye on me." She then started fading away. "No don't leave me again! When is soon!" I screamed to her before she completely disappeared. I cried and cried for what seemed like ages. I then saw a little colt no older than me. He went up to me and gave me a small hug. He was a bit hazy but I could make out the color of his coat was grey.
I woke up to the sound of birds chirping. I looked at my two bestest friends and they looked happy but more importantly...safe. I got up and noticed we were all still in our costumes. I took of the crown and necklace then went to the pond. I jumped in to try and wash the paint of. I swam to the bottom and noticed a cave. I went to it and saw that it had an opening. Inside was a pony skeleton. I was shocked and cringed at the thought of somepony dead. I slowly went up to it and saw a shiny thing in his hoof. It was made of bronze and circle in shape. It had the letters N,E,W,and S. It also had an arrow pointing to the north. I then jumped back into the water and started preparing breakfast.
I went to a tall grass patch and got some berries that looked safe enough to eat. I knew that they didn't and wouldn't' even try eating meat so I had to try and make do with what they would prefer. I would go out and hunt for something but I couldn't let them out of my sight for long or I thought they would get hurt somehow. I looked over to Moon and saw that he had a grin from ear to ear and thought "I wonder what he is dreaming about right now."
Dream: GapingMoon's
I was in a building filled with new devices. It was an amazing sight to see. I saw machines with screens on them and they had little characters inside that I could move with my own hoofs! I saw on a sign and it read: Please handle the gameroom with care, have fun!. So thats what they were called, games! I looked at one that seemed very interesting. It had a red pony with a black mustache, brownish mane, and a hat. I turned the game on and it had simple layout. It was a blocky looking pony in a blocky looking game. It had music that somehow went with the game. It felt right playing it.
I played that game for hours without dieing and when I got done and turned around for the first time since I started I saw a tall alicorn, about as tall as Princess Celestia. She looked like Ringer except with a flowing mane and tail. She seemed...different in a way but still the same. She seemed more mature in a way than Ringer.
"You made this game Moon, in the near future. You were so proud and I was proud of you." said the Ringer lookalike.
"How do you know my name, and why do you look like one of my friends?" I asked
"I am Ringer, silly. I'm from the future where I take over as ruler of Equestria. At that time you are no longer just a normal pony, but a part of history. By the time I rule you won't be alive. I wanted to see you again as just a young colt. Now wake up and spend some time with me before you leave her forever." She then put her horn to my forehead and I woke up peacefully. I looked around and saw that the Ringer from my time was making breakfast. Oh how calm she looked without all that attention on her. But I noticed she looked wet but her coat paint was still their.
"Uh Ringer, the paint didn't wash off." She jumped in surprise and looked down at herself. Her eyes started getting bigger.
"B-but I thought I made sure it washes off! There must be a way to. Who would give me this anyway?" She asked. I started thinking of possible ponies that would do this. I could think of anything at the moment and made a mental note to think about it later.
"Well how about we try to get it off first and eat when Star wakes up?"
"Sure, I think the can said that most liquids except water can wash it off"
"I'll see if I can find any." I reached into my saddlebag and found some sunblock. That could work. I checked the ingredants and saw that the would be perfect for removing the paint and dye. I went back to Ringet and showed her the bottle. She smiled with satisfaction and asked if I can put it on her.
"You trust me enough?" I questioned.
"Of course. Your one of my bestest friends. Why wouldn't I?" (Friendzoned XD)
" Well ok." I started thinking of mt weird dream I never had one like that before. Maybe Ringer might know something about it."Hey mind if I tell you something?"
"Yeah, lay it on me."
"Well I was in the middle of a really cool dream when a pretty and really cool pony showed up. She told me stuff about the future and I hope they come true!"
"What did she say?"
"You will know soon enough." I started rubbing the sunblock and it started coming off automatically. I put it everywhere except her mane and tail. I was gonna do that later. When I was at the hind legs I was hesitant to do so but I managed to without showing much blushing. I then flew her over to the pond, well a littke bit over and dropped her in. All the lotion came off and she started coming out of the water. I went back over to the sunblock and poured it on her mane and tail and told her to let it settle.
"Wow you're good at this. Thanks dude."
"No problem, just doing my dutie as a friend." She gave me a hug and I had a slight blush show up. I didn't know why but it felt right...
Future: Ringer pov
I had finally come back from doing my night duties and was happy. I got to see Moon alive and well again as a little young colt! He was so happy that it made me happy. I took a looked at an old picture of my family and gave a happy grin. It was of me, Moon, a grey Alicorn (my readers would know who he is but I won't tell just yet), and a little pegasus filly. Moon and the filly died long ago but that could all change if my younger self knew back then...wait...THATS IT! I could go and talk to my younger self and tell her about how to keep Moon alive! This is gonna be awesome but I can't do it now...it's not night anymore. It was then that the grey Alicorn came into my room.
"Mom it's time to raise the sun...why are you looking at the old family picture?" Asked the Grey colt
"Oh just memories of once was. I'm going to change it someday." I grinned mischievously
"Oh my, when you get that look I know you have some weird plan."
"Yeah, yeah I do."
Present time: 1:30pm
Star had woken up long ago and all the paint had finally went away. We are finally on our way to a new town but first we gotta survive first. On the way I keep wondering if they are ok are not and they always reply with yes. After about 3 hour of walking we sit down and have some lunch. I went and hunted for my food while Moon and Star sat there eating sandwiches and wondering what I'm doing. I come back full as a rock and sit there waiting for them to get done. I hope we get to see something exciting on our way to the city called Canterlot. But I don't know if it will take days...weeks...months even!
They get done and we get on out way. I sure hope everythings goes well for us...my friends more than anything...
I...am...horrible with detail! But at least I got this chapter done. give me your feedback, really helps alot!