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Chapter 7: A Worldwide Debut?

When the whole love-fest was over, we immediately headed back towards Twilight's house. Rainbow had insisted on taking a long and scenic route, so we could talk more. I felt like as though, even after we shared a kiss, she'd still be the same old mare I knew, with me being her coltfriend as a minor difference.

But, we agreed to not let it get out of hoof, and try to wait for the right moment to speak up about it, to our friends.

So, basically, our love was a secret, up until we could find a way to break the news to everypony, without any complications.

Dear God, hopefully Celestia doesn't know. Too many surprises for me today, thank you!

As we walked down the road, leaving behind mud tracks, Rainbow Dash decided to break the silence.

"So…we've just kinda, sort of, became a couple, didn't we?" she questioned.

"Yes…we did." I replied, very shyly, averting my eyes away from hers. The whole idea of me kissing a pony hadn't sunk in until that point, and that's when I began to wonder why I was crossing the inter-species dating line.

"Too bad we didn't have music for your songs," Rainbow started. "They probably would've sounded 20% cooler."

"Well, you can't blame me for not having the tunes. After all, I didn't know I was coming here." I stated.

"Yeah, I guess you're right on that one." RD said.

We kept walking, for a few more minutes after that. Actually, I walked, RD flied. I just felt embarrassed by confessing my love so profoundly for her, when I suddenly realized one thing:

"Oh no!"

"What!? What is it, babe?" Rainbow called me for the first time.

"My worldwide debut! It's TONIGHT!" I yelled.

"HOLY! CELESTIA! You're right!" RD cried. "We've got only a few hours to help you prepare!" Now she was yelling as loud as me.


We ran to Twilight's house, with our hearts evermore racing. Rainbow, flapping her wings, was fast, but not too much as to lose sight of me. I, meanwhile, was losing the feeling from my legs as they had trouble just trying to keep up. A flurry of colors zoomed by us, as we saw shapes and blurs of homes and ponies outside. I thought that maybe if I ran fast enough, they wouldn't notice my human form.

Thankfully, they didn't notice me, or their heads were spinning in circles once we went by them.

While running, I noted my legs were giving out on me, and I was probably really running low on energy. Although I had good calves in my legs, they could only take me so far. Heck, if I'd known better, I'd say RD was slowing down on purpose, just to keep track of me, considering the fact she was flying the same pace as me.

That didn't change facts, such as me needing to rest, and the distance to Twilight's home.

Dang you, endurance!

In less than a minute, however, we were already on an empty road, one that most ponies that didn't enter, I presumed.

"Hold up! Need…to catch…my…breath." I wheezed, gasping for air in between.

Hmm, note to self: get to a gym.

"What, you're already exhausted?" Rainbow teased.

"Well, considering how we've been running/flying really fast for five minutes on end, and the fact we're running on schedule; you can understand why I'm so exhausted."

"Oh. Well, I guess I can see your point." RD complied. "Fine. A five-minute rest break, and then we hurry off, alright?" she asked.

"Deal." I obliged.

So, we rested against the wall of a building, apparently an abandoned warehouse. From there, we could hear other gasping for breath, RD probably breathing harder than me. Again we went in for another kiss, and for those who're wondering: her kiss tasted something kind of sweet, and also like electricity.

The reason being electricity is probably because of her lightning bolt shaped Cutie Mark. Yeah, I know, pretty much completely unexpected, but hey, that's how the cookie crumbles.

And if I've said this before, I'll say it again. Don't ask me how, that's just how it works here, I guess.

We stood against the wall, silent after we broke the kiss. The moment had a kind of unusual tension in the air. We looked at each other, awkwardly, until I decided to speak up.

"So, you were the only one who came looking out here for me?" I asked.

"Yeah, but only after Princess Celestia ordered a search party." RD replied.

"Great. The only human in Equestria, has become part of the nation's first greatest manhunt." I said, in a real sarcastic manner, as to joke about the situation.

"Obviously you don't know how much trouble we've spent looking for you, right?" RD asked.

"Hey, I would've come back eventually." I answered, in a plain voice. "Besides, it's not like I have anywhere else to go, right?"

Rainbow, then gave me a kind of sad look, as I rested my head into my shirt more. Rarely, you would ever see me looking down like this. But, hey, if you were in my shoes, you'd feel the same.

"Either way this goes, I'm still stuck here." I responded, half-sad, half-unnerved.

That's when I heard Rainbow give a rough snort, either out of disgust for my behavior, or to get me to snap of out the loop. Either way, she had my attention at this point.

"Listen up, human!" she shouted. "I don't know what you've been through, but I can guess you'd may have had some rotten luck, right?"

"Yes, in all things considering." I reluctantly had to say. "So, where are you going with this?"

"I'm just saying, that even if things look bad, you've got me and my friends at your back," she continued. "After all, we'll help you out, as we are the Elements of Harmony!"

Her entire speech, (though one of the shortest I'd ever heard.) had completely changed my attitude. I realized, that yes, I had my troubles plaguing me. Also, ever since we'd met, she stuck by me, though we had a few differences. That's when it took me about five minutes to realize what she had said in the last sentence.

"Wait, you're an Element?" I asked redundantly.

"Yes. I'm the Element of Loyalty." RD admitted. "But, I'll see to it, as your marefriend, that you won't be booted out of Equestria."

"And you didn't tell me you're an Element…why?" I questioned her.

"I kinda thought you'd figure it out eventually, so me and the other girls were eventually going to tell you."

And, I facehoof myself again.

"I can't say I'm not surprised," I said. "After all, you guys must pretty special to be able to have them. Still, if it's anything like what I'm going through, you can probably count me out on your little crazy adventures."

"I understand." RD nodded. "By the way, shouldn't we be heading down to the library?"

"Yeah." I told her. "Race you there!"

"Just try to keep up!" RD yelled after me.

But, she was a little late on that one.

I laughed as I got a head-start on her, and proceeded down the road, kicking up dirt and dust along the way. In all honesty, I didn't even know how had I'd become faster than her. Maybe it was just the adrenaline in me doing its thing. Occasionally, I could hear Rainbow Dash yelling after me, calling me a cheater, laughing, trying to tackle me or basically try anything to slow me down, which really didn't affect me at all.

Same old Rainbow Dash.

However, she probably should've known I wasn't so bound to giving up on a lot of things, so all we did was run/fly, back to where all this crazy Solar-Lunar Soldier business began, only for me to be tackled by RD seconds later.


After the fast-paced travel through the streets to Twilight's house, carefully maneuvering my way through to the destination, I finally made it.

Finally, this crazy nightmare can end…

I knocked on the door, expecting Twilight or one of my friends to answer, seeing as though they'd just sent every Royal Guard after me.

Nopony responded.

I knocked again, and realized that nopony had answered the door still.

Okay, if this is another Pinkie Party, I swear!

I turned to Rainbow Dash, who I'd expect would've had an answer. She shrugged, and shook her head side to side, which meant basically she had no clue as to what was going on either.

"Great, now I'm completely lost." I thought. I turned the doorknob leading inside, and expected the place to be dark with another surprise party, courtesy of Pinkie, to give me a heart attack.

Well, the room was dark, except there was nopony inside, and was completely silent. The only noises you could hear were the sound of creaking floorboards, me breathing heavily, and Rainbow Dash still flapping her wings. Now, this was weird, because I expected some movie monster to jump out from behind, or something, and at least try to get us.

Fortunately, that didn't happen. Assuming this was a prank set up by everypony, and they just wanted me to do something foolish, I headed for a nearby light switch.

"Ok guys, joke's over, please just come out of hiding." I called out as the lights turned on.

No response.

"Guess everypony must be out looking for us," RD assumed. "Either that, or they went home."

"No way." I told her, acting like Sherlock Holmes, in the face of potential danger. "If everypony was home, wouldn't Twilight have answered the door? Or moreover, wouldn't she be asleep by now, and we might've been able to hear her tossing and turning in her bed sheets? It's not like our friends to give up so easily."

Good God, maybe I should just join the detective business when this whole entire crazy-fest simmers down a bit.

"Well, I guess you're right," RD agreed. "Besides, at least we can hang around here until they get back."

"Yeah, I suppose so," I said, wandering towards one of the bookshelves. "Besides, I'm just trying to keep myself entertained until they get back."

"By reading?" RD asked.

"I'm not reading, I'm browsing. There's a difference between the two." I said to her. "Besides, I've got nothing better to do here, anyways."

"You know, I used to think that reading was for eggheads, until I realized, that I too, am an egghead. But, I only read the Daring Do series." RD stated.

"Really?" I asked surprisingly. "Wow. How did that happen?" I asked jokingly.

RD explained the whole story to me, with the stunt she pulled, and how she ended up "grounded", or being unable to fly, and a lot of crazy stuff. Only until then, we realized, everypony came back, with stern, and angry looks on their faces for my disappearance.


Ok, so I basically got the whole "angry expression" thing mixed up, because everypony was moreover worried for my sake, not mad.

Jeez, I had only left half an hour ago, and they're worried?

Now, in order to save time, and to keep the story interesting, I'm skipping the dialogue of how everypony was worried about me. Besides, you can probably imagine what it's like to have the rest of the Mane Six worried, including four princesses, (Twilight, Celestia, Luna, and Cadence, for those who don't know or remember from the last few chapters.) a captain of the Royal Guard, and including Wind Wave.

After much worrying for me, I decided I'd had enough of the hassle and talking, and made a beeline for my room. Needless to say, it's not easy ignoring the voices talking about you on the other side of the door.

"Well, can things get smoother from here on out?" I thought. I was laid on the bed, basically staring out into space. My thoughts were randomly shifting between subjects, so I tended to get lost on one thing to another.

Recently, I'd been thinking of ways to tell the rest of the Mane Six of mine and RD's new relationship. However, I personally thought they'd known from day one. I was glad they had an idea of the two of us.

"Ugh, it just stinks…" I muttered. "How do I tell them all of my love towards Rainbow, and how will they react? And I'm distracting myself from a worldwide debut, aren't I?"

"Yes, you are." I heard a voice off to my left.

I quickly sat up, and saw Shining Armor and Cadence themselves, looking at me.

"Wow." I said. "How didn't I notice you two?"

Shining sighed at the remark, and proceeded to continue talking as before.

"Aside from that, you've got a crush on her, and you love her, right?" Shining asked.

That, was actually surprising. I didn't tell another living soul about it, so how did they know?

"How did you guess that?" I asked.

"I'm the Princess of Love human." Cadence interjected, brooding a smile across her face. "I can see your love with her, right in your eyes. So, did you, or did you not tell her, you love her?"

"Actually, she forced it out of me." I explained. "I will tell you, but it's a long story. And me and her, we've already shared our first kiss."

"Is that so?" Cadence asked. "You seem so young, and already, you're getting involved in these affairs."

"Hey, like I said, I was forced to tell her." I said.

"Either way, are you sure you know what you're doing?" Shining asked me.

"Honestly, I don't know." I started. "But be warned, I will protect her. I know she's an Element of Harmony, and she can take care of herself, but what kind of man would I be, if I allowed something to harm her!?"

At this point, both ponies looked at me in shock, surprised to hear the words popping out of my mouth. I knew I was possibly getting myself thrown in the dungeon, or worse, but I had to make my priorities straight.

"Yet, how do you know you can do something, especially considering the fact you know little to nothing of combat?" Shining asked sternly.

"Like Celestia said, I have an important destiny ahead of me, and I intend to keep on fighting the good fight. I've got a responsibility to do, and I intend on doing my best! I may not know a whole lot on this kind of matter, but I know this:"

I paused for a dramatic moment, clenched my fist, pointed my thumb at my chest and said this:

"I will always protect everypony here, and that's a promise I intend on keeping!"

Then there was a brief silence, and also I suddenly realized I quite possibly had made the biggest mistake in my whole entire life.

Crap! Shouting at a Royal Guard Captain and Princess at once!? Am I insane!?

Only silence had fallen upon the room. I looked back at both ponies, who looked back at me, with a look on their faces I couldn't make out. One time they looked angry, another they looked surprised, and it was hard to tell what they would do to me, since considering the fact they outranked me, very highly.

That's when Shining decided to speak. "So, you're really willing to protect everypony here?" he questioned.

"Yes, I just vowed on it." I replied.

"Are you really sure?" he continued on as he questioned.

"As sure as I'll ever be." I calmly replied, once more.

Both gave me a glare, looked deep into both of my eyes, where I could practically feel their breath, lining up against my face. Suddenly, Cadence backed away, and gave a nod to Shining, to which he smiled back at her. Then he glanced back at me, with a more kinder, and gentle face, with the same rough military look.

"I like this human already." Shining said to Cadence.

Wait, what!?

"What do you mean? Can you please explain as to what's going on here?" I questioned.

"You seem trustworthy enough," Cadence continued for Shining. "As the Soldier, you're basically already a part of the Equestrian army."

Great, I'm not eighteen yet, and already I've been drafted unwillingly.

"Since you seem completely honest, according to reports from Twily and her friends," Shining Armor started. "Your whole destiny ties in directly to a need for training your abilities, and from what guards could gather, from most books in the Canterlot Archives. If you accept, you can learn more about Canterlot fighting-styles. They're highly recommended, and are used primarily in the Royal Guard, in case of emergency."

"So, basically, I'm leading a double-life; one life being human, the other one being a pony?" I asked.

"Correct." Both ponies responded.

It was bad enough that I had been informed of a destiny right in front of me, but now I got to fight in the army at a young age, and evil was basically coming after me.

Well, at least it can't just get any worse.

"Alright, so when do I begin?" I said.

"Starting the day after tomorrow, you and your friends will be sticking around in Canterlot for a few days at best. You'll have a regular training regimen of nine o'clock a.m., to somewhere around three in the afternoon, plus, you all will stay in the castle. I have agreed to teach you all on hoof-to-hoof combat during those hours, while Luna teaches you basic magic from six o'clock to eight-thirty at night. You have twenty-four hours to prep yourself." Shining replied.

Wait, did he say "basic magic"?

Ignoring the part about "magic-using", we quickly moved on to the next question.

"Can I at least tell my friends?" I asked, questionably.

"Yes, seeing as they are the Elements of Harmony, they have a right to know, and can attend your training sessions." Shining responded.

"Sounds good to me." I told him.

"As of now though, I suggest you'd get back into pony form, as Celestia and Luna are ready to undo the spell, that's allowing your human form to be here right now. Also, we'll be sleeping over in the castle for tonight, so try to get some rest." Cadence then replied.

Ok, turns out I was wrong. Things did get worse!


After the talk, I headed back out to the living room, with Shining and Cadence right behind me. Everyone there was still talking, quietly amongst themselves. I continued to proceed with utmost caution, but when I walked up to Celestia, the room became quiet. All eyes were trained on me, and it seemed that the little stunt of running away I pulled, may have caused a bit of distrust between all of us.

At least, that's what I thought.

Still, Twilight and Cadence proceeded to walk up to Celestia and stand next to her. Princess Luna soon followed suit, standing alongside them.

"So, I assume I can return back to pony form now, right?" I asked.

"Yes, you may be able to." Luna answered. "But what I don't understand is this: are you sure you don't remember how you came here to Equestria?"

Alright, why is she asking me this now?

"No, sadly I don't." I responded. "All I know for now, is that I'm stuck in your world for the time being, and I think I can manage with living here."

"Well, you're are strangely quite calm about this, aren't you?" Luna asked.

"Hey, if I can come to another planet, dimension, galaxy, or wherever I am, live here in peace for two days, and not go insane, I'm pretty sure I can handle it. Besides, I've gone through stranger." I stated.

"Really? Like what?" Twilight asked with curiosity.

"No time for that now!" I said quickly. "Besides, at least things can't get worse." I reassured everyone.

"They might!" Pinkie Pie suddenly exclaimed.

"PINKIE!" the other girls yelled at her.

"No, it's cool guys." I told them. "I understand I might not be able to return home, but, I'll make the best of the time I got here."

"Speaking of which, on your "getting-back-to-home", subject," Luna piped in. "We are working on any countermeasure spells, as to know how you got here."

"Well then I repeat: at least things can't get worse." I said.

"We're glad you understand, human." Celestia said. "By the way, since we haven't learned a lot about you, mind telling us your name at least?"

Everypony else nodded in agreement with her, wanting in on the secret. However, I wasn't planning on giving away that information so easily.

"Can't tell you. Respectably, I'd rather prefer not to give away my personal life, until we all know each other better. So, if you must, just refer to me as "Comet", like you've all called me so far." I said.

"Understandable." Celestia spoke for everyone. "Now, how about we take off the spell, and get you back into pony form, hmm?"

"Yes." I told her.

"Good. Now please hold still." Celestia instructed. "Sister?"

"I'm with you Tia." Luna responded.

The princesses began with their spell. The same beams they used to turn me human were used then to turn back me into a pony. It felt more tingly than before for some reason.

As the spell progressed, my human legs grew an extra set of two legs, which replaced my arms, and my skin became the red coat all of the ponies knew, with the mane and tail. My eyes were no longer mud-brown, but now jade-green. Finally, my mane and tail were back to their color scheme of neon green as the primary, and dark green streaks within, and my Pegasus wings back in place.

Suddenly, a bright flash of white enveloped me into an orb, adding the final touches, including my Comet-shaped Cutie Mark.

It was done. I'd returned back into the form, we all knew and loved. I looked down at where my front hooves were, and realized the spell worked perfectly, in every aspect I hoped it'd be.

"Welcome back, Speeding Comet." I thought to myself.

I suddenly had the urge to ask an important question to everypony, that hadn't concerned me until now.

"Twilight?" I asked her.

"Yes, Comet? Is there something you want to know?" she responded.

"Promise me, that everypony in this room, won't reveal my identity as a human being, please?" I asked.

"We all Pinkie promise!" they replied in unison.

What a great bunch of stallions and mares I've met…

"Thank you all…" I slowly said to them.

The moment was mainly teary-eyed until AJ decided to speak up.

"Uh, don't y'all got something ya need ta do?" she asked humorously.

"Oh no! The debut! I nearly forgot!" I yelled.

Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! How dare I get myself off topic of a debut!?

"Relax darling," Rarity stepped in. "You'll be ready in a few hours, just as soon as you visit the Boutique with me." I agreed to go with her, heading with her out to Carousal Boutique.


We reentered Carousal Boutique, the scene basically looking the same as when I last entered. Aside from new fashion designs by Rarity, it still felt the same, like when I entered the Competition. It was kind of like a homey feeling, and comfortable once you got used to it.

"I'd hoped you like what I've got in store for you, darling," Rarity said. "I've improved your tuxedo, as to be more "individual" to your tastes. I know it's my best work, but I hope you'll like it. Your opinion does matter, most of all. Besides, after your performance last night, all of Canterlot's stallions began ordering many tuxedos like yours. So, as to not lose the original one I created for you, I made it specifically, customized."

"How so?" I inquired.

From there, I soon realized, I had just answered my own question.

She lead me to a moreover spare room, leading somewhere into the confines of the Boutique. When she came out with the tux, wrapped in a pony model, I realized, it really had been suited to my tastes.

The tux still remained primarily black for the most part, but had now a few more impressive features. Comets shaped like my Cutie Mark, were on the sleeves where my hooves would go through, and near the far end of the tux, where it covered my Cutie Mark, had red flames, crawling up, flickering to somewhere around my waist. As an added bonus, several more rubies were added to the front of it, in no specific design or order, but as a scrambled amount of them all about.

"I love it." I said truthfully. "It's truly beautiful, thank you Rarity. You're very wonderful with new clothing styles."

I said that in order to get-in good with Rarity. Besides, I'm a gentleman in real life. Still, my heart was still only for Rainbow Dash, so I didn't want another mare after me.

"Why, thank you, dear Comet!" Rarity cried. "I must say, you know how to treat a lady!"

"Well, I could never upset a mare, and besides, I don't know a lot on fashion, so I'll be taking your word for it." I replied.

"How very sweet of you, you grand stallion." She complemented.

"It's no problem at all, really!" I enthusiastically said.

"By the way dearie," Rarity told me. "Since you'll be wearing the tux on your debut, please, try not to ruin it?" she asked.

"Ok, I won't! Jeez, Rarity, there's no need to worry!"

Yeah right. And I'm going to be on TV for the whole world to see, and I tell her not to worry? What an ironic situation!

Rarity ignored what I'd said, and proceeded to begin helping me directly into the tuxedo. An equally hard way to fit just right into it, but nevertheless, it was easier than last time. Now, I only prayed I could go through one night of being on a live TV show, and a debut. Sure, I already was on TV once, but twice in a row, still not used to the whole "superstar status" thing yet.


Sooner than you think, we arrived back at Twilight's house. Mostly everypony was readying in any way possible. Guys were trying to get ready, gussy up, and style their manes, for more refined "gentlecolt looks". Each colt, had a different approach for getting ready for today, each that was unique, in its own way.

The mares, were talking amongst themselves, while Princesses Celestia, Luna, and Cadence just stood in the far-reach corner of the room. They looked fine as they were.

I found it weird that I still needed help getting into a tux, but then again, if you were in my situation, what would you do?

Jeez, pony form has so many advantages and so many disadvantages! Is it a blessing or a curse?

That's when Wind Wave trotted up to me.

"So, you ready to perform?" he asked.

"Yeah, just so happens that I feel confident about the whole entire ordeal." I quickly responded.

"Wow, you're one lucky stallion," Wind Wave continued on. "Still, you beat me, fair and square."

"Don't pressure yourself, Wind Wave." I said. "You sang just as well as me in the Competition."

"Thanks for that." Wave said calm and hopeful.

We talked more, as Celestia ordered nearby guards to get carriages, one for the Earth ponies, Alicorns, Pegasi, and Unicorns. As for Spike, he rode with Twilight, seeing as he was her assistant, after calling out to everypony that we were running low on time.

Me, Fluttershy, and Rainbow were in the second to last carriage. Being inside of it, reminded me of the other night, when I sang. I still had chills from flying so high, but at least I knew I wasn't making the journey alone. Pretty soon, we were already flying above Canterlot airspace, seeing buildings gleam with golden light in the night, and of radiant beauty. Thank Luna, as she'd finally decided to lift the night over the entire nation.

However, Fluttershy and Rainbow were too busy talking, and I could never understand girls at all. I basically went to just gazing out the carriage window, and looking down below. Heck, I even recognized the stadium I performed in, since it was the only one in the city.

I turned back to Rainbow and Fluttershy talking, since I suddenly remembered I was no fan of heights. As the ride continued, I noticed Rainbow's eyes, they suddenly turned their attention to me. She gave me a sudden wink, and mouthed "Go show them what you're made of, big guy!"

It's good to know that she would always have my back. Since Rainbow was my marefriend, and one to always be in support of friends, I knew I could always count on her.

Pretty soon, we landed at a nearby TV station. Celestia had recently told me, that this station usually had a channel, one that once could only be accessed by the rich, but eventually expanded into Ponyville's own networks, due to much political stuff I didn't pay any mind to. She also said, that I was going on to be "Late Night Equestria", a really popular show, that delivered basically all the newest news, hot topics and among other gossip.

They even had surprise celebrity guest appearances, and all the works.

Great. It's just like being on the nighttime version of "Good Morning, America " or some cheesy show along those lines.

The crew and station cast, were already starting up everything on the show, even having a live studio audience. All of us, except me and the alicorns, with me being the guest of honor and the contest winner, and the Alicorns being the leaders of the whole nation, were given VIP tickets, allowing for access to backstage, and moreover, my dressing room.


Recently, after we entered, I had gone into the dressing room, claiming I needed some time to prepare. Well, truthfully, it was a lie. I was actually all scared about what would happen. The dressing room was like any normal Hollywood dressing room, were you could find any actor, or actress or rock star, lounging around, waiting for their big show to start.

That's basically what was sort of on my mind, and I suppose you could understand my nervousness of being out in front of so many ponies, who'd be watching worldwide.

Then again, I was also excited, ready for anything. All I had to was just basically sing a song, talk to somepony, and answer questions. Easy as pie, if you'd ever asked me.

Anyway, I sat down on a fancy chair, which was pretty comfy, all in all. I had butterflies in my stomach, knowing what kind of situation I was getting myself into. All I could do, was wait for a new chapter in my life here, to begin and lead me on a path I never knew I had to walk before. As far as I was concerned, I couldn't wait for some action to come around, even if it didn't my music career.

As I rested back into the chair, somepony began knocking on the dressing room door.

"Come on in." I told them.

It just so happened to have been Rainbow Dash, her looking meek, and shy, which is very rare that you'd expect from her.

"Hey," RD started. "You look so handsome, dude. Rarity must've given you an upgrade on your outfit, am I right?"

"Yeah. Said it would make my tuxedo look more "original", than the ones she's been making. Practically, thanks to me, her business at Carousel Boutique is booming." I said. "I mean, now every stallion here in Canterlot, wants the same kind of tuxedo she made for me!

We both only thought of the sight, of just many stallions hoping to get some tuxedo that nopony knew about before. Only to find out, that with me wearing a newly styled tux, they're behind in the fashion trend. It's not like that things can possibly go any worse for Rarity as is, with her making money up and down.

"The way I see it, you just did her a big favor, lovercolt." RD smirked.

"I guess so. But, since I'm no fashion expert, so I'm just taking her word for it, hoping she'll make some big money out of all of this." I said.

"Well, she did make your tux, at least 20% cooler." RD commented.

"Thanks for that, Rainbow. I really do love you, for all that you and your friends have done for me." I slowly replied.

Soon enough, we were back into the kissing habit we'd just made regularly. With her wings folding over to my back, and touching my red wings, wrapping me in a soft embrace. I then proceeded to copy her, wrapping my wings around her, and for one of the first moments in my life in Equestria, I felt safe.

The paranoia I told you guys about earlier, just vanished.

Rainbow and her friends had pretty much stuck by my side, even though my staying here had been only two days. I couldn't believe that after what we all went through, they still trusted me. And as long as I continued to be friends with them, I knew that, I would always be there for them, like they were for me. In a way, it was paying them back, after all the craziness and everything we'd gone through.

However, it all lasted a second. Soon enough, we thought we heard something in the distance. At first, we dismissed it as nothing, not something to be bothered with. However, the ensuing result of positive response to this strange sound, was another large type of BOOM!

The lights flickered a little, dimming a bit, but not so that they were completely out.

"What was that!?" voices beckoned on the other side of the closed door.

"Is everypony alright?"

"We're good!"

All the rambling led to the repeated phrase, "a loud explosion." I interpreted that as "never a good sign." Apparently, some thought they were fireworks, others thought it was an alien presence. Maybe they were right, but who would know until somepony went out to find the truth? Me and Rainbow, apparently thinking the same thing, decided to rush outside the studio, where the commotion laid.

"What's going on!?" I asked RD.

"I don't know! Cloudsdale didn't schedule a thunderstorm for today, so I'm just as confused as you!" she replied, yelling at me, as we ran down the halls, of massive proportion. The lights flickered continuously, switching between darkness and light, on and off. A what-seemed-to-be-never-ending cycle. Nearing the outside, we were met by everypony who came with me, all the Princesses, the five ponies of the remaining Mane Six, Shining Armor and his wife, and Wind Wave. They were all looking upward toward something, but I couldn't pinpoint it exactly.

"This is awful!" Twilight started.

"Who would do such a thing!?" cried Wind Wave.

"It can't be…" Celestia whispered to herself, being quite the most upset. From there, I knew why. I looked up, and saw the castle, in perfect view, being completely on a mountain but saw the one thing that scared me to death:

Smoke. Smoke which equaled flame, which meant destruction, which was no accident as far as we knew, based on the explosions we heard moments ago. So, it didn't take a genius to figure it out:

We were under attack. I was going to become a victim, in the ensuing crossfire, between the battle of good and evil.

And I, would have to become what everypony has now expected of me to become…

A savior.


Sorry for the long wait, guys! Don't worry, I'm not dead, so no need to start spreading rumors. It's been mainly school, book reports, and lots of stuff that has kept me busy for quite a while.

I'll try to update sooner, so please, bear with me!

Chapter 8 is under current construction so please, forgive me if I've been slow. BTW, thanks for all the support and views, you guys rock!

Now, like I said before, give this story some love, tell others, and remember, to keep on rocking!