10 years since that damn day.

Now Im 17. Living a fabulous life of a princess. Utter bull.

After that day, we had to leave Ponyville. My home...

Everypony i or the Elements were close to, had to be relocated to the Canterlot castle grounds. 'Easier to protect' Celestia claimed. So, at least I didnt lose any friends.

Speaking of which, we're in our teens now. Even got a new friend, Night Song. But, we train. We're soldiers now, but specialized in different things.

I am trained as an Assassin and Spell castor. Cloud Dash, Trier One (highest class) Warrior, talented with all weapons. Zap Apple, healer and Lighting Magi (very rare turns out). Little Note, strategist and Assassin. Night Song, dark magic spell castor.

I guess you can say that after Nex 'contacted' me, we've been training.

But we werent the only ones. The Elements have been training too, but their training was kept secret from us. Go figure.

And now, im finally relaxing. Laying down in my fluffy queen sized bed. My wings and muscles were sore from all the stealth training.

'Knock'

"Damnit..." I groaned.

"Mels!"

"Screw you..." I moaned.

I looked up at my window, seeing Cloud Dash, 16 year old Cloud Dash.

Tell you the truth, Cloud Dash grew up into quite the stallion. His fluffy mane actually worked with his body now, his wings were probably twice as long as they once were, and he had muscles. Damn. Did he have muscles.

"Mels, come on!" He tapped again.

"Im tired!" I told him.

"So am i!" He called back.

I groaned, and lifted myself up. After my sudden growth spurt after i got my cutie mark, i hadnt grown much. Cloud Dash was taller then me now, but not my much.

My body was much like Moms, skinny and tall. It was surprising, but everypony believed that i was growing faster then her. Though it was pointed out that she was never a fast grower.

I shook off my thoughts, and glared at Cloudly.

"This better be worth it."

"It is," he winked an disappeared from the window.

I sighed and slid out into the cool, spring, night air. I took a lungful and glanced at the ground. Zap, Lil, Night Song, and Cloudy all waited for me. I decided to show off. I let loose a cocky smirk and jumped off the balcony. I did a tight flip and landed silently on the tips of my hooves. I was greeted with eye rolls and chuckles.

"Show off!" Lil stuck out her tongue.

"So?" I giggled. Poor Lil was still pretty tiny, barely reaching to, well, anyponys neck. Too bad her innocent looks could probably kill you. That or her hooves.

"Let us continue?" Asked Night Song.

"Yeehaw!" Agreed Zap, smiling proudly.

"Your accent has gotten much more noticeable, you know that?" Cloudly said as we began to... Ill keep that a secret for now.

"Well," she drawled, "ah cant talk like this durin trainin. So, ah do when ah git the chance!"

"They got even worse about that!?" I cried, shaking my head sadly, "its pathetic how we're treated..."

"It is your fault, is it not, Princess?" Night Song asked.

Ouch. Anger burned deep in my stomach, and I managed to keep the growl out of my voice as I replied, "No. Tis not our fault, Night Song. Tis no ones fault except Nex."

I blinked when I realized i spoke in the Royal voice. The others flinched away from me and I sighed "Sorry, I just... Cant help it sometimes..."

"Its ok," Cloudy draped a wing over my back, "its not your fault."

Oh but it was. Only Cloudy and Lil and the other Princess knew of my 'problem.' Nex still... Visits me sometimes. Once, i tried to fight him in my mind. It ended badly for me. He managed to kill a small part of my soul. How that is done I dont know.

Lets just say im a bit of a hothead now, and not the sweet little filly everypony loved.

"We're almost there!" Cried Zap eagerly, Celestia she loved this place as much as I did.

I chuckled, and ducked out from under Cloudys wing.

"Lets get this party started!" I let my magic flare and silver and gold treble clefs spun around me, turning into a cloak. Its kind of like Luna's bat cloak, only my cloak was gold, with silver on the inside. I tugged it over my head, and looked over to see my friends doing much the same.

Zap's lighting magic sparked from her horn and then weaved a teal cloak that rested on her back. Night Song casted a spell and raven feathers danced around him, then pressed together and formed his cloak.

Lil and Cloudy dug around in the bushes for their cloaks, which I had cast a spell on so they wouldnt get dirty or rip. Quite handy actually.

"Ready?" I asked. Ready for the tight crowds and pounding of the bass in my chest.

"Oh yeah," Cloudy smirked and raised his hood. I fellowed his lead.

We all walked into the club, Zap casting a forgot me spell on the guard and he let us right in... Again.

I smirked evilly. Sometimes, it felt good not to do what was expected of you. And right now, I didnt feel like being a Princess.

It was packed tonight. The bass was loud and it hammered in my chest. Alcoholic drinks were being bought, dropped, drank everywhere you look.

I flinched at the emotions that swirled around the place. The only thing i hated about the Club was the emotions. People were angry, lusting, jealous, and just plain crazy. It messed with my mind. Especially the second one in that list. It really messed me up, made me want it too because it was so strong here.

"I need a drink," it was hard to keep the moan out of my voice.

"Bad tonight?" Lil asked with a sympathetic look.

I nodded, "You know what spring does."

"Party!" Screamed Zap as she raced passed Lil and me. She didnt get far, a stallion stopped her.

"Hey there, missy!"

"Howdy partner!" She said, narrowing her eyes suggestively.

The stallion shivered, "Let me buy you a drink."

Zap seemed to think about it, and Lil and I chuckled. Zap would get him to buy her anything she could ever want. Since she was a Lighting Magi, she could even control a ponys brain waves, controlling them or tricking them was easy for her.

"Sure," she said finally, "but... The drink ah like is soooo expensive."

"Thats no problem!" The stallion shook his head, "Come on!"

"If you say so, handsome," She winked at me and Lil then disappeared into the crowd.

"Your drink?" Cloudy smiled at me from under his hood.

"Thanks," i grabbed the drink with my magic and took a long draw.

"Shall we dance?" I heard Night Song ask.

"Alright," Lil answered, "so you two later!"

I waved and smiled at Cloudy, "Nice crowd huh?"

"You tell me," he said, "Your face is flushed."

"Is it?" I asked innocently, pressing myself against him.

"Mels, stop," Cloudys face what from relaxed to hard.

"Aw come on!" I whined, my hoof turning circles on his chest.

"This isnt you Mels," he told me, moving my hoof off his chest, "Its the emotions. Lets go upstairs."

I let him lead me through the crowd, taking long drinks. The emotions were being dulled, but the buzz was kicking in. We made it upstairs and passed serval ponies making out.

Being so close to such emotions, "Cloud Dash.." I murmured, pulse racing.

"I know!" He said, shoving past ponies, and finally making it to the roof.

My heart pounded in my chest. My breathe came in pants.

"Are you alright?" Cloudy asked, looking into my eyes.

"Y-yeah, fine..." I leaned forward and pressed my lips against his.

I felt him freeze, then he pressed his lips against mine for a second.

Then he pulled away.

"Dont do that," his voice shook.

"Why not?" I asked, confused. My head pounded slightly. I have to stop getting the strongest drink...

"Its not you thats kissing me."

"Yes it is," i looked at myself. I wasnt any different.

"Your drunk, Mels," he sighed, "its all the emotions tonight too."

"Oh..." I looked down.

"Hey," i looked up and saw he had a little smirk, "Your such a lightweight."

"Am not!" I cried.

"Are too!" He sneered playfully, "Princess!"

"The nerve!" I laughed.

The world spun, and I stumbled. Pain erupted in my skull.

"Ngh...!" I moaned.

"Melody?" Cloud Dash asked, worried.

"Get... Everyone.." I got out.

I closed my eyes tightly. I couldnt let Nex see where I was.

"My sweet Melody..." He cackled in my mind.

"Bastard!" I hissed back.

"Fiesty, arent we?" He chuckle.

"Ever since you killed part of my soul, yeah," i growled mentally.

"You shouldnt fight me dear!" He said.

"I thought you wanted me?" I asked, anger distorting my voice.

"Oh," he said, "I do, and I already have one piece."

I moaned in agony as he 'poked' at me. He cackled, "Does it hurt?"

"No shit," i growled.

He pressed harder, earning a gasp from me, "Do not test me."

It felt like my head was going to explode. The pain was horrible.

But it was never as horrible as part of my soul being ripped from me.

"Please..." I begged. It was humiliating, but that was the only way to get him to leave.

"Since you asked so nicely," he pressed harder into my brain, gaining a scream from me. Then he was gone.

I sighed in relief, but didnt dare open my eyes. Hes tricked me before, and I dont plan on letting it happen again.

"Mels, Ahm gonna do a scan, ok?" Zap's voice registered in my mind.

"Do it..." I said through clenched teeth.

A tickling sensation went through my brain. It didnt feel bad, but it didnt feel good either. I squirmed and tried my best not to fight it.

"Done," she said.

I blinked open my eyes, and saw the worried faces if my friends.

"Are you ok?" Asked Lil worriedly.

"Yeah..." I muttered, wincing as I tried to stand, "just get me home."

Since I was a Princess, my friends were trained as my protectors. Even though I can fend for myself, Celestia had insisted. Plus, thats the only way she would let me near them.

She can be so cruel at times.

Night Song used his dark magic to teleport us into my room. Cloud Dash rested my on the bed.

"Are you going to be ok by yourself?" Asked Lil.

I nodded as Cloud Dash tucked me in, "Yeah, no need to worry anypony."

"Ok," Night Song nodded, then disappeared with Zap and Lil.

Thats when I let my tears fall. I couldnt help them. It felt like weakness. I had made a promise long ago that I would never cry.

To bad i broke so soon afterward.

"Mels..." Cloudy sighed, looking at me with sad eyes.

I turned away and hid my face, "Dont look at me like that."

"Melody..." I peeked at him, "Let me stay awhile."

My mouth dropped, "What?"

"Youre a mess, you shouldnt be alone right now."

I thought about it, then shrugged, "Dad catches you its your grave."

It was an empty threat, tomorrow was Sunday and I didnt get up till twelve, well, after waking up at dawn first.

He settled down beside me, not getting under the blanket, which I was thankful for.

"Goodnight, Melody."

"Night, Cloudy."

That morning when I woke up at dawn, he was gone.

"Way to be mysterious..." I muttered as I watched the sun rising. I sighed. My head didnt hurt anymore, so that was a plus.

I felt around under my comforter. I smiled a little when i touched the worn fabric of my blanket. I grabbed it and hugged it to my chest gently.

"At least i still have this..." I muttered.

After that, sleep couldnt find me, so I got my lazy self up and wandered around the castle.

"You're up earlier then usual," a slightly tired voice chuckled behind me.

I turned around and smiled at my favorite great aunt, "Morning to you too Luna, and why you up so late?"

Luna yawned, "I am sure i share the reasoning of not being able to sleep."

I smiled tiredly, "Yeah. Hey, can I go to your study with you?"

"Of course, great niece," she said kindly, and led the way.

Once we reached our destination, we sat down on some midnight blue and purple pillows in the corner of the study. This room always amazed me. It was painted dark, midnight blue, and magic 'stars' made by Luna sparkled and twinkled on the walls and ceilings. It was an amazing sight, to know it was day outside, yet night in the is cozy room.

"Melody," Lunas voice tore me from my thoughts.

"Hmm?" I mumbled.

"How are doing?" She asked.

My body tensed. She was talking about my soul.

"Better, I think."

"May I?" Luna leaned forward, her horn tip touching mine.

"I guess."

We both lit up our horns. Once the magic touched, white light blindly me. Memories from that night replaying, gaining a whimper from me.

I got too into it. It happens ever time when it gets to that... part.

"No... Please dont hurt me!" I struggled.

"Im not going to harm a single hair on your head," his bittersweet voice mocked.

I sighed in relief, "Can you let me go now?"

"Hm? No, no! I cant do that, you need to punished!"

"Please! No!" I screamed, tears streaming down my cheeks.

Then, i felt the ripping. The horrible sound my screams. His mad cackling.

"Luna stop!" I yelled.

I collapsed to the ground, Luna panting in front of me. Tears were crawling out of my eyes and running down my cheeks. And then Luna's safe wing was over me, protecting me. I sobbed into her fur.

"It still hurts you greatly," she said sadly.

"Why me?" I cried softly.

"Nex was always power hungry and mad. At least in the years i have known him."

I gasped for breathe in between sobs, "He stole a part of me.."

"I know," Luna hugged me closer.

"Im angry now. I cant control myself sometimes..." I weeped.

"You will find peace again, dear great niece," Luna said softly.

"Celestia, i hope you're right," i cried.

So, here is the newest chapter of the Sweetest Melody. Shes not the sweet little filly everypony loved! Shes a hotheaded, broken, rebellious teen, who got her part of soul taken away. Question, will she take it back?

*Little Note (15) -

DonutR25

*Zap Apple (17) - Rainbow Lily

*Night Song (16) - Anony Mouse101