Chapter 5: The birthday

What's up, my peeps. Here we are, chapter five of my twenty chapter story...(long, right? XD)

As I reached the Carousel Boutique, I knew that tomorrow was going to be a great day.

"Darling, there you are." Said Rarity as she opened the door, letting me in.

"Rarity, you've been looking for me?" I asked.

"Of course darling. You see, I want to make you a new set of clothes. Fret not, I will make them using the materials that your old clothes are made of." She said, then she used her magic to take off my jacket & my tank-top.

"Rarity, are you sure about this?" I asked.

"Positive, dear. Now come on, I need those... um... pants..." She said, then she & I blushed like crazy.

"Uh... fine. Fine, just get it over with fast. I'm freezing." I said as I took off my pants, but kept my underwear (ain't nobody taking that) & startecd shaking, so I found a towel & used it to cover my waist.

"Do you need anyhting else, dear?" She asked.

"No, I'm fine. Could you... not ... tell this to the others..?" I asked, scratching the back of my head.

"It's alright, darling. It's our little secret." She said, then I headed to my comfy sofa on the side of Rarity's bed... huh, I'm sure it was further back... Hmmm, maybe I shouldn't think about this. I mean, after all, we're friends, right? Anyways, I had a huge day ahead of me, so I drifted off to a night of relaxing slumber.

*****In my dream*****

I looked around, only to find a round table with four chairs. So, after deciding I had nothing better to do, I sat on one chair. Suddenly, princess Luna appeared & sat on the one across mine (she sat in front of me, for those who don't know what across means)

"Daemo, it's nice to see you once more." She said... man, even her voice is sorta cute.

"Princess, what are you doing here?" I asked, slouching on the chair. Then two glasses filled with... *sniff* ... Apple Cider showed up in front of us. I grabbed one & she grabbed her's.

"I'm here merely to chat, Daemo. Would you care to chat?" She asked.

"Sure, what do you want to talk about?" I asked. She took a sip of the sweet substance & then began to talk.

"I wish to know more about you. Who you really are." She said.

I then inhaled deeply, for I knew this was going to be a long dream. I started talking to her about my powers, the keyblade & the reason as to why my magic is dark. (As shown by Twilight in 'The Crystal Empire- part 1') I focus my energy on my magic, making it dark. As far as I know, magic is fueled by imagination & dark magic is used through concentration. My focus is strong, so is my dark magic. I finished by telling her: "...and that's why I always felt like I never fit in. But, just because something is dark, doesn't mean that there's no light on the other side." I said, making the princess smile.

"Well Daemo, you seem like a very nice being. It seems we both have something in common." She said. Then she felt a slight disturbance.

"What happened? You okay?" I asked.

"You're waking up. It seems we'll be meeting again in the party." She said.

I'm not going to wonder as to how she recieved that information, so I simply drifted into darkness once more...

*****Back to being awake*****

I slightly groaned as I sat on the couch. I noticed that all I had on was a towel on my waist, then I found the clothes that Rarity made me. Wow, a black shirt, my boots were the same, except they had flame marks. My jacket wasn't leather, but it felt amazing (wool) & it was black with midnight blue streaks. My jeans were a light gray. I put these on & headed outside, where I saw the podium getting set with a microphone & a few basses here & there. That's where I'm going after the piggy back ride.

I raced to the school & since class was in session, I stayed outside, then I found this brown-coated stallion with black mane & tail. He walked up to me with a weird grin.

"Why hello there. I've never met you before." He then extended his hoof, I shake it, then speak.

"Hi, I'm Daemo. You're here to pick up a foal?" I asked.

"Of course. My daughter, Diamond Tiara (So that's her name, she must have some issues.). She studies here."

"Ok, I'm here to pick up Scootaloo. I'm taking her to a special birthday party for her." I said, then the school bell rang & all the little fillies & colts trotted outside & sorrounded me. It seems they're happy to see me. after hoof bumping & forehead kissing, I found Scootaloo with her fellow Cruzaders. I took Scootaloo on my shoulders & started floating & told her.

"Scootaloo, we're going to a special cloud, then to the center of Pony-Ville." I said, then before she could respond, I took her to this special cloud. I set her down & pointed where I wanted her to look. She saw a dozen clouds, all of them placed together to say: 'Happy Birthday Scootaloo. May it be blessed with great Harmony.'

"Wow, you did this for me?" She asked.

"Not only that. Get on, we're going to the podium." She got on my shoulders, then I dropped a good ten feet into a bush & pushed myself out. After making sure Scootaloo's fine, I ran to the center of Pony-Ville. Once I got there, everpony else was there: Twilight, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash & that other pony... strange, she looks... nervous... Hmm, well better brush off the feeling & get ready.

"There you go. Now wait here & pay attention. This is important." I said to Scootaloo after I set her down next to her friends. I then floated up to the podium & got a microphone.

"This song goes out to a very special pony, in fact... two very special ponies. This is a song of a different world, so I do hope you'll like it...

*****Gold, by Owl City*****

Stand aloft & take a bow, there's something there & it's showing.
There's no need to look around, you're the best we got going.

Shout-out to the dreams you'll chase, shout-out to the hearts you'll break.
Nothing's gonna stop you now, I guess you better be going.

You'll never be far, even in the air. Inside of my heart, you're here.
Gold, it's gotta be time, it's time to shine... Cuz what you got is...

Gold, I know, you're gold.
Gold, I know, I know...

I don't need the stars in the night, I've found my treasure.
All I need is you by my side, so shine forever.

Gold, I know, you're gold.
Gold, I know, you're gold.

It'll take you long to get when you feel like your soaring!
So write it all & don't forget, you gotta tell us your story.

Shout-out to the friends back home, shout-out to the hearts you've known.
You gave 'em nothing but the best, yeah. You can tell them your story.

You'll never be far, even in the air. Inside of my heart, you're here.
Gold, it's gotta be time, it's time to shine... Cuz what you got is...

Gold, I know, you're gold.
Gold, I know, I know...

I don't need the stars in the night, I've found my treasure.
All I need is you by my side, so shine forever.

Gold, I know, you're gold.
Gold, I know, you're gold...

...

...Cuz what you got is...

Gold, I know, you're gold.
Gold, I know I know...

I don't need the stars in the night, I've found my treasure.
All I need is you by my side, so shine forever.

Gold, I know, you're gold.
Gold, I know, you're gold.

You're gold(x2)

*****End of song*****

As soon as I finished, all the ponies started stomping & cheering for me. I simply waved & smiled as I stepped down from the podium. Scootaloo rushed from nowhere & tackled me in a hug.

"Thank you so much, Daemo. It was the best present ever!" She said.

"It's ok, Scootaloo. I'm glad you liked it." I said, getting up & hugging her.

"You're the best, brother!" Said Scootaloo, then she realized what she just said. I simply stood there, staring. Me, her brother... I guess I could try, I mean, at least until she's grown.

"Thanks for calling me the best, sis." I said, then hugged her. Surprisingly, she hugged back tighter.

All I can say is that this was a nice day. I was heading to Rarity's boutique until...

"Daemo, wait." princess Celestia said, guess she has something important to tell me.

"What is it, your highness?" I said, saluting her.

"I need you to have this. It's very important that you have it with you. With this, you'll find your way." She said, giving me a white colored potion.

"Okay... uh, thanks?" I said as I took the potion & transformed the bottle into something more simple & hidden... a necklace. The liquid was inside the vial, which was in the shape of Celestia's Cutie Mark. I once again began to walk, but princess Luna stopped me.

"Daemo, there you are. I'm pleased to see you are alright." She said.

"Thanks. So, did you like it?" I asked her.

"The song? Was it not for Scootaloo?" She asked.

"Yes. But it was also for another vary special pony." I said, then winked at her, causing her to smile & blush.

"It was nice talking to you, Daemo. We will meet again, I'm sure." She said.

"Of course." I said. After our farewells were said, I headed to Rarity's boutique once more. So once I got to my couch, I just sat there, thinking of everything that happened this day. These are some amazing memories. I hope tomorrow will be better. I then lay down on the couch & slowly count the time. It's 6:00pm so It's not that late. I decided to get out & explore the forest... I don't know, but something's pulling me there.

Once I got to the edge of the forest, I looked back to make sure nobody was following me, so I started sprinting, gotta get my excercise somehow. I ran for about two hours...

I got to this weird bridge & found an abandoned castle. I looked at the walls & found a sun & moon imprint on them. This must be Celestia & Luna's old castle.

"What's that over there?" I said, looking down a cave & a flight of stairs... I had a strange feeling about it, but I kept going, until I found a tree. It was beautiful, but it looked... weak. Like it was losing power. I got closer & found cutie mark carvings... a star, a balloon, a lightning bolt, a butterfly, an apple & a diamond. The elements of Harmony, that's what that stallion was talking about. I tried to approach the tree, but the closer I got, the more pain I felt, so I stopped & looked down, only to find my necklace glowing. Maybe this is the truth that Celestia wanted me to know...

...I grabbed the necklace & opened the cap...

A/N: Leaving it here because I love being a cliffhanger. We'll see how this turns out later... In the meantime, stay beautiful.

Message of the day: Lies can help you, truth can destroy you... But only by looking through the lies, enduring the painful truth & overcoming it will you be able to understand that which you don't understand.