[Short Story Inspiration]
The monster inside you, the demon inside you, the wild wolf that makes you go UwU inside you. When a character barely has flaws to speak of, they often have a dark version of themselves deep within their souls. This often happens when the writer unconsciously knows that it's hard for characters to sympathize with an overpower protagonist. Because if the protag is strong, why should we worry about him?
"I'm warning you, you don't want to see my bad side!" Protag says with secluded fury.
"Oh no! the darkness is consuming me!" Protag says as he clench his chest in pain.
Man, I love it when an OC goes demon mode on a villain! But you know what's even better?
When they do it on someone they don't like...
[Chapter 7: Morality Dissonance]
In the dark abyss inside Galaxy's mind, the alicorn was sitting in a large empty theater. The movie that was playing was; "The Unforgettable Pain of my Fucked up Life." A 10/10 experience, truly unforgettable. Still, although it was an amazing movie, Galaxy didn't seem to like it one bit, even though he's the only viewer, and the only one who watches this movie.
On top of that he's the director, the special effects editor, and the main character. It's crazy to think somepony like him has such a critical view point of himself.
Galaxy: God fucking dammit! Is it too late to change the part of my backstory where my parents die before I was even born? Guess I can change it when I start all over again, since no one will notice. But most importantly, WHERE THE FUCK IS LUNA!?
With all his sudden anger, he rip the chair he was sitting on from it's foundation, and slam it into the ground. The impact was so intense, it shattered the whole theater like a plate. As the pieces of this dream were falling apart, Galaxy felt reality starting to embrace him. So before he could wake up, he said outloud his complaints.
Galaxy: That twat... that motherfucking TWAT!!! Ever since I announced my wedding, she's been stealing Celestia and Luna's attention from me! Why didn't I sense her until that day I went to the castle!? Why isn't Luna showing my nightmares to the Main 6 to save me!? And why isn't Celestia responding to any of the letters Twilight sends about us, and about the truth behind that BITCHING CUNT!!! FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FFFFFUUUCCKKKKK!!!!
The light of the real world was shining on him. Not for long though, as his body began to reject that light. His upper left hoof became engulf in a dark flame that light could never pierce, and it was slowly climbing up to his face.
Galaxy: Time for you to know how my pain feels like... Come on out... Dark Matter...
[Start of the 9th day: 20 days remaining]
The current season was summer, a truly bright summer. As per usual, the pegasus Lapistoria took her morning flight around the castle, and was now about to return to her room. While flying back she noticed the dragon Spike climbing up the stairs of the tower. Naturally, it was to pay her a visit, so Lapistoria glide down to speak to him.
Lapistoria: Yo!
Spike: Hi Lapis! Hey, I know you are done flying, but Princess Luna wants to see you.
Lapistoria: Wow, what a coinkidinky, I was just about to see her right after organizing my bed. Spike, if you mind, can you tell Princess Luna I'll be there in a sec?
Spike: I'll do you a better one! Let me help you with the bed so that we can go together. Does it sound good?
There's no point in rejecting this kind gesture. In fact, that thought never crossed her mind. During these pass few days, Lapistoria's affinity with Luna and Spike have been growing quite well. If anything, they know how to truly rely on each other for support. As for Celestia, she hasn't talk to her for a while...
It kind of makes the filly wonder how she's doing, but right now that isn't her priority.
Lapistoria: Sounds great, thanks! Come on Spike, let's finish this quickly!
Walking through the halls, the filly and dragon spoke about random topics as they got closer to Luna's room. One of the things they mostly talked about was the change of season. This is important because so far there's one season that hasn't appear yet.
Lapistoria: Autumn... where is autumn?
Spike: Galaxy doesn't like autumn, so it barely appears in any Real Day. During these pass three months, that season only appeared twice... and... I can't say I'm fond of those days where it did... *Sigh*
Lapistoria: What happened?
Spike: Discord and Thorax were killed on those days...
Lapistoria: ...
Spike: Sorry, I ruined the mood. If you want to keep talking about it, it's fine, I don't mind.
There wasn't any need to, so naturally, Lapistoria didn't pester the dragon any further. So far she understood that autumn is a season of misfortune. Although he was hiding it, she can tell Spike detest thinking about it. If autumn ever comes to show, she'll make sure to not risk being into contact with the one who despise it.
Spike: Alright, here we are.
Being in front of Princess Luna's room gave the dragon a bit of curiosity towards the purpose of being here. Lapistoria then clarify that the reason shouldn't be anything in particular, it is merely to talk about miscellaneous topics. So far it has been like that since the race between Galaxy and Rainbow Dash, there for, it should be the same today too.
Spike: Alright Lapis listen, I don't do girl talk, the moment you start doing so I'm out.
Lapistoria: Aww, come on! It won't happen... maybe...? probably...? Uhhhh... Please don't go!
Spike: I also don't make promises I can't keep...
As Lapistoria approach the door to open it, she briefly pause before reaching the handle. The ambient in the hall changed into one of severe threat, which both dragon and filly could feel it emitting from the princess room. While Lapistoria was thinking if Princess Luna was even in this room, Spike figure it out in that instant. He moved in front of the stunned filly, and lowered her hoof before responding in a shivering tone...
"It's Galaxy..."
Without warning, the door to the room disintegrated in a gust of dark wind, and the inside of the room was cover in a mist of darkness. Although they can't see inside, the mist started dissipating slowly, dramatically revealing the inside of the room. Laying in the floor was the unconscious body of Princess Luna, who was being looked down upon by Galaxy, envelop in a menacing dark aura.
Lapistoria: P-Princess Luna...!?
Spike: OH-HO-HO NOOO! This is bad, this is BAAAAAD!!! Galaxy... he is... *Glup*
Lapistoria: ...
Spike: GGGGRRRRR!!! There's no point in being here! We must call Princess Celestia at once! Come on Lapis, RUN AWAY!!!
The desperate dragon followed his instinct and made a run for it. There's no way to emphasize how dangerous it is to be alone with Galaxy the way he is now. If there was a way, it would have been too gruesome to describe. Unfortunately, the little dragon came to a stop once he realized something, Lapistoria wasn't following him. She was just standing there unflinching, which gave Spike a premonition she was going to do something risky.
And indeed she did. Because without a care in the world, she entered the room to the surprise of the little dragon.
Spike: ARE YOU KIDDING MMMEEEEEE!!!
Running back to go inside of the room, Spike couldn't help but wonder why would Lapistoria want to confront Galaxy. The bloodlust emanating from the alicorn was driving the little dragon insane. After addressing that complaint to the filly, she respond while trying her hardest to hide her fear.
Lapistoria: You can't just tell me to run away when I'm meant to do something about this monster. And after the things you told me about Discord and Thorax, I can say certainly that I'm willing to die to know how "special" I supposably am.
Spike: Lapis...
Lapistoria: To top it all off, he hurt Princess Luna! I definitely can't back up from this now.
Having heard enough, Galaxy turned around to face the filly. By this point, the dark flame on his left hoof crawled up, covering the left side of his face, with nothing but a red eye gazing intensity at the young filly. He did not spoke a word, instead he lifted the body of Princess Luna by the neck, showing it to Lapistoria. The way he did it felt extremely mockful, almost as if he said; "What are you going to do about it?"
Lapistoria: Sh-SHOW SOME RESPECT!!!
With reckless abandon, Lapistoria charge right at the corrupt alicorn. She jumped as high as she could to try hitting him in the face. But as her hoof was about to make contact, the filly's vision turned blurry, and before she knew it, she was on the ground, with Galaxy pressing his hoof on her head.
The dragon Spike didn't look good either. Not because he was hurt, but because of the horror he just witness. Princess Luna's room... was completely destroyed...
¿Galaxy?: What an interesting "toy" you are.
Lapistoria: T- UGH...! Toy...?
¿Galaxy?: You heard me right... Toy... Although I didn't use much force at all, I did manage to slam that frail body of yours all over the room. You did exactly like a toy should do, which is to make me have fun.
Lapistoria: You... what...!?
¿Galaxy?: Did you know that if I were to have done the same thing to any other pony, their bodies would have been blown apart the moment they made contact with the first wall?
Lapistoria/Spike: !!!
¿Galaxy?: You ARE bleeding in some places, but in theory you're fine... Talking about theories, let's make a hypothesis; How much force must I apply with my hoof to make that tiny skull yours crack?
Slow and steadily, Galaxy push his hoof lower with the intention to kill the little pegasus. The pain Lapistoria was feeling was so excruciating, that her screams leave Spike mortified. The dragon knew he couldn't do anything about it, because he doesn't exist in the perspective of Galaxy. All he could do now is scream for help, and even that didn't make things easier to bare.
Spike: CELESTIA! CELESTIAAAAAA!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! WHERE ARE YYYYOOOOOOUUUUUUUU!!!
Lapistoria: (I'm going to die! I'M GOING TO DIE!!! That means... I...I... I WAS NEVER SPECIAL AT ALL!!!) J-Just kill me already...
¿Galaxy?: What a silly request... Toys don't beg to be killed. They squeak and squeak until they break! And believe me, you're quite a sturdy toy.
Lapistoria: GGGGRRRRRRRRAAAAAHHHH!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
¿Galaxy?: I have a question... Do you still believe I'm Galaxy despite all that I've done?
Lapistoria: I... NGH! I BARELY EVEN KNOW YOU!!! HOW AM I SUPPOSE TO KNOW!?
¿Galaxy?: Well then, allow me to CLARIFY!!!
The dark alicorn push down harder, to the point in which he unknowingly use advanced Armament Haki on the poor filly. The impact was massive, sending her crashing through all the floors of the castle. Nearby guards got alerted of the sound, and some even some saw Lapistoria blowing through every floor. As they were about to act, a malevolent force send every guard in the castle in a panic. On top of using Haki, Galaxy use Nen, and expanded his bloodlust with Ten.
As the alicorn was descending, he could see through every floor all sorts of grief. Some guards were crying profusely, others were riping their manes, and some were paralyze on the floor in fear. All of this put a smile on the alicorn's face, because he knows that no pony can stop him. Not even the one waiting for him at the bottom. Speaking of which, once Galaxy reach the bottom, to his surprise he saw the young pegasus still standing after such a tremendous beat down.
But that didn't matter to him. Right now it's the time to show who he truly is!
¿Galaxy?: My name is Dark... Dark Matter... I'm the lingering darkness that surrounds Galaxy's heart. Sorrow, despair, and pain.
Lapistoria: You... got the pain part right... Ngh...! *Sigh* (I can't move...)
Dark Matter: Glad to know your sense of humor is still intact. I love durable toys...
Lapistoria: *Shiver*
Dark Matter began to walk towards Lapistoria. That first step he took put the filly into so much stress, that her body collapse like a doll. The alicorn of darkness saw it as her playing dead, making him giggle at the thought of her actually dying. Now close to her, he kneel down to whisper some exposition to the pegasus.
Dark Matter: I heard you when you entered Luna's room, you seem to know a bit about Discord and Thorax. But did you know there is a third pony I want to kill?
Lapistoria: What...? Y-You still want to kill more... What are you gaining out of this...!?
Dark Matter: Entertainment bitch! I'm here to play with my toys and have fun. Can't expect somepony like you to understand... unless... are you by any chance a "somebody...?"
Lapistoria: ???
Dark Matter: Forget I said anything, it looks like you are quite dedicated to your script. But let's see how dedicate you are when you hear that the one I want to kill...
"Is my fiancee's brother... Shining Armor."
The moment that name passed his lips, a rainbow came crashing down from the hole in the ceiling. The dark flames consuming his body were finally being cleanse by this light. Dark Matter scream in pain, and buried himself back into Galaxy's subconscious. All that remain now was a handsome unconscious prince, who was about to be surrounded by his entourage of mares.
Twilight/Applejack/Fluttershy: GALAXY!!!
Rainbow Dash/Pinkie Pie/Rarity: GALAXY!!!
Like a prayer being answered, the element bearers came down from above. Along side them was also Princess Celestia, and Spike who was riding on her back. When they all touch the floor, they went on to assist their respective friends. Celestia and Spike to Lapistoria, and the rest to Galaxy.
Rainbow Dash: Galaxy! Are you ok!? SAY SOMETHING!!!
Applejack: Cool it there Rainbow, he's just tuckered out for crying out loud!
Rainbow Dash: S-Still, I am... I'm really worried about him...
Rarity: Seriously Rainbow, you are being MASSIVELY over dramatic. Just look at Fluttershy dear, she looks like she's at the verge of crying.
Fluttershy: I'm s-sorry... Is just- *Sob* If Galaxy were to die, I... *Sob*
Pinkie Pie: AAAAAHHHHHHH! DON'T TALK ABOUT IT!!! I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT!!! LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!!!
Twilight: ...
Applejack: What's the matter sugar cube?
Applejack notice how Twilight's attention drifted towards Celestia. Seeing the Princess of the Sun helping the little pegasus stand up, stir unpleasant emotions inside the Princess of Friendship.
Celestia: Lapistoria, what made you think fighting Gala- *EHEM* Dark Matter was a good idea!? You're hurt all over!
Lapistoria: If it wasn't today, it would have been another day... (Isn't that the reason why I'm living here to begin with?)
Celestia: ...
Lapistoria: Anyways, is Princess Luna ok? What about the guards? No pony got hurt right?
Spike: WO-HO! Speak for yourself! You got ULTRA OBLITERATED!!! How are you even standing right now!? Let alone talking!?
Lapistoria: Uhhhhhh...?
Celestia: To answer your question, my sister is fine. I have no idea what Dark Matter did to her, but she's unharmed.
Lapistoria: Thank goodness...!
Celestia: As for the guards, you don't need to be concern. They'll be alright by tomorrow...
Spike: A positive thing about Real and Normal Days is that, when a day comes to an end, everything turns back to normal.
Lapistoria: Really!?
Spike: Yeah! There are some exceptions, but trust me, you'll be good as new by tomorrow morning!
Lapistoria: That's good to hear...! Thanks...!
Twilight: PRINCESS CELESTIA!!!
Calling out the attention of the three, Twilight march over to Celestia looking to discuss something. But being near her felt imposing and overwhelming. So much so, that Twilight could bring herself to say anything. She look down at the beaten filly before scoffing and proclaiming her leave.
Twilight: We'll be going now, Galaxy needs some rest. I'm sorry for what happened...
Celestia: Twilight, if you want to apologize on behalf of Galaxy, I am not the right pony to ask. If anything, you should be addressing that apology to Lapistoria.
Lapistoria/Twilight: !!!
Celestia: Go on Twilight... apologize...
Celestia's words were cold and merciless, to the point where everypony couldn't even speak. It all felt forceful and unfair, which can be seen clearly in Twilight face. In fact, it almost looks like she's about to cry. She wasn't even close to giving an apology before Lapistoria brought her own words to the conversation.
Lapistoria: Princess Twilight, do you really think you know Galaxy...?
Twilight: Yes... I'm positive, that's the reason we are getting married...
Lapistoria: I don't think you do... So please... Don't apologize for somepony like him...
Twilight: *Hmph* You heard that Princess Celestia! Guess I don't have to apologize after all!
Celestia: Fair enough, you may leave now...
Twilight and her friends got themselves in a circle around the unconscious prince, while she prepare a teleportation spell. Celestia and Spike look utterly disappointed at Twilight's behavior, but they knew it couldn't be avoided. Galaxy's influence is just too powerful to be broken. As Twilight was about to finish the spell, the little pegasus couldn't help but ask a question to her.
Lapistoria: Princess Twilight... What do you think of your brother?
Celestia/Spike: !!!
Nothing came out of the Princess of Friendship, nor her friends. Their expressions did change though, but it didn't hinted anything. They all look... "bothered"... Like if their stomachs hurt, or like they got soak in rain. Finally Twilight finish the spell, but she didn't use it Immediately. Instead she turned around with an expression completely different from the rest.
And so, Twilight reply to the question in the most apathetic way imaginable...
She said...
"I don't have a brother..."
In a flash of purple light, the element bearers and prince were gone. The little filly didn't thought much of that answer, it felt logical considering the alicorn's attraction to Galaxy. Unfortunately, she soon came to realize how impactful that replied was. When she looked up to Celestia and Spike, their faces made her heart stop. Not once in her life had she seen despair of this magnitude.
With one claw Spike hold Celestia mane as tight as he could, and with the other he hold his chest. The princess bit her lip while breathing heavily, unable to see Lapistoria straight in the eye. The filly couldn't watch them anymore, so she lowered her head before saying her final words...
"Shining Armor... is going to die..."
[End of the 9th day: 19 day's remaining]
[End of Chapter 7]