Chapter 2- Footsteps

Shade's P.O.V

"Princess Luna doesn't have a daughter, and she would never be caught dead with King Sombra!" Princess Twilight exclaimed standing up and her horn glowing.

I was pushed to the wall by her magic, my breath being knocked out of me.

All of the ponies including the dragon stood up and stared at me with looks of hatred and distrust. All except for the one with pink hair and yellow fur, her cutie mark was pink butterflies, oh what was her name. My mother spoke of her often, Fluttershy.

"T-Twilight, I don't think that is necessary." she said.

Twilight shook her head "Didn't you hear her Fluttershy? She said she is the daughter of King Sombra." she yelled still glaring at me.

Fluttershy stared at me, I could feel the tiredness overwhelming me "She also said she is the daughter of Princess Luna and Princess Luna is our friend." she explained not taking her eyes off me.

I could see Rainbow dash looking at me to, but not with anger, she looked at me with surprise.

Twilight walked up to me "If you try anything and I mean anything. You will be

back against that wall." she threatened.

I fell to the floor and kept my gaze on the ground, they didn't trust me, that was the best thing to do, not look at them.

I felt somepony touch my hoof "Let me help you up." it was Fluttershy.

I shook my head "I think it would be best if I remained here, where I'm not a danger to you all." I said not looking up.

Another pony approached me "Come on Shade, let us help." That was Rainbow dash.

I shook my head and drew my legs close turning to the wall "Please just let me stay here, I don't want you guys to think I'm going to hurt you." I whispered.

I heard hoof steps walk away from me "Who are you?" Twilight's voice demanded.

"I told you already, My name is Shade daughter of Princess Luna and King Sombra." I replied.

Someone stomped their hoof "That is outrageous, Princess Luna is good and King Sombra isn't. She would never reproduce with him." this was a new voice, it sounded sophisticated in a way like they were better then other ponies.

"I swear I'm telling the truth. If I wasn't how would I know that Rainbow dash has a pet turtle named Tank, she teaches and is a mentor to a little filly named Scootaloo, she also dreams of being a wonder bolt. Fluttershy loves animals and also loves to sing but is to shy to sing in front of anypony, she dreams of one day being able to concur her fears. Applejack lives on Sweet Apple archers with her family Applebloom, Big Mac, and Granny Smith, she works all day and she would work all night if her family would let her, she dreams of one day owning the farm and running it by herself. Pinkie pie loves to plan parties for everypony in Equestria, she goes around day to day making ponies smile when they are upset, she dreams of one day planning the biggest party in all of Equestria. Rarity enjoy's designing dresses, she has a little sister named Sweetie bell that she loves very dearly but get on her nerves, she dreams of becoming the best designer in Equestria. Spike is Twilight's helper, he would follow her to the ends of the earth, he has a crush on one of the ponies in this room, and he dreams of one day being with that pony. Finally Princess Twilight. You wonder what your purpose is as a Princess, you do anything Princess Celestia asks you, and you dream of the day you find your purpose." I could hear their shocked gasps.

I took my eyes away from the wall and looked at them all "If I wasn't Luna's daughter then how would I know about what you dream of? Believe me I'm not proud of who my father is but he is my father all the same." I muttered.

Outside I heard the sound of hooves marching in the mud.

I stood slowly looking at the ponies around me but they said nothing, I walked over to the window and looked out at the town. Soldiers marked up and down the street knocking on doors.

"We have come in search of a pony that has run away from the castle." A rough sounding voice said.

I looked to see a white pony with a blue mane and armor was standing outside of a home, shinning armor. I backed away from the window quickly,

I turned to see the ponies still staring at me. I looked at them all then picked up my cloak and saddle bag from the floor and put them on. "I'm sorry I caused a problem Princess Twilight." I said respectfully bowing my head "But I need to leave now. I can't stand being locked in the castle anymore." I explained and walked up to the window spreading my wings.

I felt a tap on my shoulder and I looked over my shoulder to see Rainbow dash and Fluttershy looking back at me "Why do you trust us with this information? What make you think that we won't tell the guard we saw you?" Rainbow dash asked.

I looked at her for a minute then at Fluttershy who had worry in her eyes. "I don't expect you to keep it to yourself, in fact I fully expect you to tell the guards and my mother you saw me. I simply just don't have the strength to stop you." I explained.

I spread my wings again and took off into the air.

Then I felt very light headed and tired.

Suddenly I felt myself falling out of the air and I heard screaming

"Shade!" Somepony yelled, then it was black.