More Than Friends-Chapter 2-(The Dark Ages)

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>”But I don’t wanna touch that!” Cadance backs up, away from your plan.
>You stop her, holding her much smaller body with your hands.
>”Is there something wrong with your weg? Why is it going backwards?”
>”I’m not touching that mud.” She pouts, crosses her front legs, and sits there.
>You and Shiny give each other glances, before activating each of your magic.
>The two of you indifferently smile, as the pony shrieks in surprise.
>She huddles out of the mud pile, looking at you.
>”Anon! I-“ Then she covers her eyes, crying loudly.
>Oh boy.
>In a panicked state, you share another look with your friend, both of you pale.
>”Anon, what should we do?” He says, starting so sweat again.
>”Stop being such a worry-wart, Shine. I got this.”
>You go over to the crying pony, and squat next to her.
>”Aw, what’s wrong, Candy-ce? Can’t handle a bit of mud?”
>She quiets down and looks to you.
>She sniffs and suddenly smile, her horn glowing.
>Oh fudge apples.
>You are also dumped with a larger pile of mud, with a small sapling on top of it.
>You swim out, and shout to your brother-
>”Shine, RUN!”
>Too late.
>He’s down too.
>Cadance trots on top of your pile in victory.
>Oh, the great and powerful Anon, the master of adventure, is not having this.
>You slowly crawl up the pile, while Shiny teleports out of his own pile.
>”Now look-ere, miss, I want no trouble, but I will, if I-“
>A tree lands on the poor soul.
>Shiny groans, and stops his flailing, defeated.
>Cadance gives out a snotty laughter, and continues to trot.
>”Now.” She says.
>”Where is Anon?” She giggles, looking about.
>OH, this pony’s going down.

>Literawrly.

>You pop your hand out of the pile, and grab her back leg.
>She jumps in surprise, but you give no rest.
>You instantly pull her into the pile, like those zombie ponies you saw on the teevee.
>You couldn’t sleep for days.
>Turns out, your plan wasn’t as great as it seemed.
>The passage was too narrow, and you pulled way too strong.
>Cadance was right on your face, her eyes wide open.
>EWWWWWWWWWWW
>GIRL TOUCH
>The two of you let out a surprised gasp, before moving your hands about.
>No use, you’re trapped here.
>”Uhm, Cadance?”
>She just looks at you, blushing.

>And this is why you won’t get a girlfriend in the future.
>Girls are so weird.
>”Can you just-“ You straighten your lips, not amused.
>Oh wait, you got magic.
>You just teleport the two of you outside, landing with a thud.
>Shiny finally lifts the log out of his way, and comes to you.
>Howwible Wealization hits you.
>”ANON!” He shouts.
>”SHINE!” You shout.
>”ANTI COOTIE, STAT!”
>Shine nods and salutes you, before magically raising a hose to you.
>”It’s been a good ride, Anon.” He sniffs, wiping a tear.
>”I know, Shine. Tell Misthur Wrinkle-“
>The cold jet of water this you.
>”I ATE HIS COOKIEEEEEE!”
>The cold water is numbing.

>You arrive home, dripping with cold water.
>Shiny is trying his best to hold back the laughter, but he’s not helping.
>At all.
>”How was school toda-“ Missues Sparkle stops at your sight.
>”Oh dear, what happened to you?”
>The two of you frown, and open a path to the pony behind you.
>”Hello! My name is Cadance!” She shouts.
>You raise a brow and Shiny shrugs.
>Misses Sparkle’s horn glows- and you are instantly dry.
>A feeling of warmth washes over you too, like putting on a freshly dried shirt.
>Oh that is greate.
>You give Missus Sparkle a wide, innocent smile, and move in.
>”Hi, mom.” Shiny says, following you.
>”You must be Missus Sparkle! Nice to meet you.”
>Are girls always this loud?
>Oh no, you’re starting to sound like Mister Sparkle.
>”Time for lunch, fillies!” Misses Sparkle calls out, getting a response from the three of you.
>You go to the kitchen, and see sister Twilight.
>She still babbles weird incantations, and she still smells funny.
>But, she is still a sister to you.
>You take a seat next to Twilight, she was, after all, your favorite sister.
>And only.
>Suddenly, you are pushed off by an unstoppable force.
>Cadance is on your seat now, babbling about your sister.
>”SHE IS SOW CUWTE! WHAT’S HER NAME?”
>Shiny with his mouth full, replied.
>”Twa-li-te” He says, before munching more.
>Misses Sparkle gives him a stare, and he stops.
>”It’s Twilight, Shiny.”
>He mutters few things, raising his hoof.
>Well, applejuice you too, Shiny.
>You begin to munch down your food, before the doorbell rings.
>”I got it.” Missues Sparkle heads to the door, while you try to regain your hold.
>”Hey, lookie here, Candunce. This is *my* seat.”
>”Nuh-uh! It doesn’t have your name on it!”
>You raise a brow, before turning the chair over.
>Then you point at a marking on the bottom.
>It said, in a crude writing, ‘Anon’.
>You cross your arms in victory, while Cadance’s smile disappeared.
>You can hear Shine snickering.
>”FINE!” She says, teleporting you and your chair.
>You find yourself next to Shining, and your old spot replaced by a chair.
>Cadance sits on it, and blows a raspberry at you.
>You pout, and drag your food to you.
>You can’t beat this mare.
>You groan, and continue eating.
>”You just going to lose like that?” Shiny asks, spitting out some food.
>”I can’t beat this Ponycorn, Shiny, I just can’t.”
>Before Shining can retort, a familiar voice comes from behind you.
>”Hello, Anon, Shining Armor.”
>You turn to face the princess, who was now, in your house.
>”Pwincess Cewestia?” Shiny mutters, still mouth full of food.
>You can still hear Cadance playing with Sister Twilight.
>”Cadance?”
>She stops, and turns to face the princess.
>”Oh! Hi! Auntie! I’m just hanging out with my friends here.”
>Shiny and you drag your eyes over to the pink Ponycorn.
>She notices the stares and shrugs at you.
>”Wut?” she asks.

>”Well, glad to see my nephew made some new friends, but we have to go, Cadance.”
>The princess motions the pony to follow.
>”Awwww. Okay, Auntie.” She looks at the two of you.
>”See you guys.” She waves, looking a bit disappointed.
>Then she flies straight to sister Twilight, and does her weird talk again.
>Fudging girls.
>Fudging girl ponies.
>As they leave, Missus Sparkle is somehow surprised.
>”Everything alright, Missues Sparkle?” You ask.
>She ruffles your hair.
>”I didn’t know my boys knew Celestia.”
>Shiny shrugs.
>”We neither.”

>Next day, you are not late.
>Well, thanks to Misthur Sparkle’s teleport.
>The bell rings, and you walk inside the classroom.
>There is a unicorn by the board, he looks like a teacher.
>He’s wearing glasses, so yes, he must be.
>You notice Cadance, shifting nervously in her seat.
>Shiny and you flank her sides.
>”Hi Anon!” She waves to you.
>You smile and wave back, but you don’t feel like studying today.

>”Good morning class.” The unicorn taps the small table in front of him.
>You can already tell this will be boring.
>You can hear snickers from your back.
>As you turn, you can see three colts laughing and pointing at Cadance’s flank.
>You suppose she is a blank-flank.
>The class was mostly about introductions.
>Cadance’s introduction was the one met with most surprise, since she’s royalty and all.
>And that was it, time for recess.
>They weren’t really surprised at your entire ‘hooman’ thing.
>Aw.
>Since Shiny and you were the only pony she knew, Cadance stuck with you guys.
>Soon, you come across the same colts laughing at Cadance.
>”So, Cadance. I heard you were ten.”
>Her ears perk up.
>”Yeah? So?”
>You don’t like this already.
>”So- you still don’t have a cutie mark?” They snicker.
>She glances at her flank immediately, seeing that it is blank.
>They proudly show off theirs, what was it? Lame marks anyway.
>Other ponies laugh, and you can see Shiny sweating again.
>Cadance is tearing up.
>”Hey, you got a problem with blank-flanks?” You say, raising your fist.
>They seem a bit hesitant at the sight of your height, but they toughen up.
>”Yeah, you- you- monkey!”
>OH where have you heard that one?
>Lookit these foals.
>You glance over to Cadance and Shiny, who are looking back at you in determination.
>”Three on three. I bet we could take you.” You say, hands glowing.
>They grin and their horns glow.
>”We were hoping you were going to say that.”

>”So, fillies, care to explain what happened?” The headmaster raises her brow, looking over the three of you.
>Shiny was scratched all over his side, Cadance had a bruise on her leg, and you had a large bandage over your face.
>The three foals? Sent to Canterlot General.
>Shiny always sweat when it gets a bit exciting, and when he’s done something wrong?
>Cadance is quiet, looking at Shiny and you back and forth.
>You, on the other hoof, are calm.
>You are relaxed over your chair, hands to the back of your head.
>The headmaster continues to eye you.
>She’s probably thinking you’re so awesome.
>”We got into a fight.” You say.
>The two fillies look at you.
>You ignore it.
>”Well, they started making fun of Cadance. So Shiny and I here, decided to help out.”
>The headmaster pauses, taking in the information.
>”That’s… Very noble of you, Anonymous. But, we have rules.”
>You grunt, annoyed.

>You blow a raspberry, as you hear the detention room doors close.
>You are back in your hunched state, arms locked with each other.

>”Anon?” Somepony calls to you.
>”Yeah?” You ask, mildly annoyed.
>”Thanks for sticking with me.”
>You turn to see Cadance, her head hung in shame.
>”Cadance.” You call, making her look to you.
>”We always got each other’s backs.” You smile, and give her thumbs up.

>”That’s what friends do.”

>Shiny nods, before assuming his quiet stance.
>This guy, this guy right here- perfect guard powtential.

>And that was it for the day’s detention.
>And another week of it to go.
>Yay.
>When you’re leaving the class, Cadance stops you again.
>What is with these girl ponies.
>”So Anon- You don’t think I’m different because I don’t have a mark?”
>You give her the most disdaining look you have evar given to anypony.
>You gesture your hands all over yourself, and tap your thigh.
>”I’m a ‘hoo-man’, Candace, I’m always different.” You give her a smile.
>”Besides, better late than never, right?”
>She looks happy at that statement.
>It doesn’t weally bother you on the fact that you don’t have a cutie mark.
>It would actually bother you if you had one.
>That would be funny.
>Like- Daring Doo funny.
>You once asked an old mare saying; ‘how does it feel to have a picture on your butt?’
>Oh, the lecture you got that day.
>You head out to the door, reach for it…

>AND KICK THE MOTHERFUCKING THING OPEN
>The bell rings, and it is time.
>Freedom.
>You walk side-by-side with Shiny, shifting through the crowds of ponies.
>The summer break is here.
>”So, Shine. What you wanna do?”
>”Not sure, Anon.”
>You are now 17, close to graduating magic high school.
>Both you and Shining Armor took combat and protection classes.
>The two of you were pretty sure what job was coming to you after graduating.

>The Guards.

>You never thought of another line of work, being the lazy fuck you are.
>Shiny was just following the ol’ Sparkle family tradition, and you, being his adopted brother, had to follow as well.
>You also took a bit of healing class for the sake of it.
>Funnily enough, no other stallions were into healing, so most of the students were mares.
>You didn’t mind the female attention.
>Being the only member of species around, you never had a special somepony.
>Although you had lots of friends in all kinds of sizes.
>You have taken to hanging out with several griffons who came in few weeks ago.
>Mister Sparkle freaked out on that.
>Apparently, griffons are the niggers of Equestria.
>You don’t even know where the word came from.
>Shine also thinks griffons are a bad bunch, so he tends to stay away.
>Then you remember.

>”Oh my Celestia.” You mutter.
>”What’s wrong, Anon?”
>You look at him with horror.
>”We forgot to pick up sister Twilight!”
>Shiny returns the pale look, and the two of you run off.
>Last time you forgot to get the girl in time, the library had lost three books.
>She got her cutie mark a year ago, which got her accepted into the school.
>After then, as a personal protégé of Princess Celestia, Twilight had almost unlimited access to the books.
>Last time, she got to a Tartarus summoning spell.
>That was not pretty.
>You rush to the regal door, pushing it open.
>The librarian, hiding behind her counter, looks to you and points at Twilight’s direction.
>”Sorry, ma’am.” Shiny whispers, before following the point.
>There is Twilight, reading her book.
>Everything seems fine for-
>Shit.
>On the bookrack, there was a single insect-like creature.
>It had a jet black carapace, and a long, serrated tail.
>It had this long, oval head, and drooled constantly.
>It hissed at you, revealing another set of mouth within.
>”Uhm, Twilight?” You mutter.
>”Huh? Uh- Oh! Hi, Anon!” She puts her book down and rushes to you.
>She gives your shin a wide hug, before backing away.
>”What is that?” You point at the creature, still hissing.
>”That’s mister xenomorph. I found him in the inter-dimentionul section!”
>You look over to Shiny.
>He nods.
>You raise your hand, feeling the cobalt blue aura around your finger tips.
>”Torch it.”
>A burst of flames erupt from your finger tips and Shiny’s horn, covering the creature in fire.
>It hisses once again, before letting out an ear-piercing shriek.
>It falls to the ground, before dissipating on the fire.
>You put your hands to your hips and look at Twilight.
>”Whut?” She asks, still glancing at that book.
>”Nothing.” You say, picking up your little sister and giving her a hug.
>”Twilight.” You whisper.
>”Yeah, Anon?”
>”Next time you wander off, can you not summon an evil creature?”
>”If you promise to give me your combat spell book.”
>You can see it now.
>Ethereal blades, floating around town, cutting down any p0ny they can see.
>Houses being burnt down, screams everywhere.
>And from the midst of chaos, Celestia comes up to you and whispers;
>”It’s all your fault.”

>NOPE

>”Uhm…”
>Twilight gives you the biggest puppy eyes.
>Her ears also gone down.
>Damn, you had a weak spot on the ears thing.
>”Fine.” You say.
>She cheers, and goes to return the books she was looking about.
>That crazy mare is going to get you killed one day.
>Best sister ever.
>You notice Shine going wide-eyed on the book Twilight was looking at.
>”Aw come on, Shine. It can’t be *that* bad.”
>He gives you a thousand mile stare, before showing you the cover of the book.
>OH DEER GOD NO
>You grab your siblings, and run out.
>That’s right, you are the adopted son.
>Anonymous Sparkle.
>You run through the library, run through the park, run through the candy store (because Twilight wanted some sweets, and you wanted some too), say hello to the nice old more, and then run to your own house.
>”Twilight, promise me you will never visit that section of the library again.”
>”Do I get more candy cane?” She asks, looking up.
>She’s sucking on the sweet, and slowly biting it from the bottom.
>In a non-sexual way.
>You sick horse fuckers.
>She holds it with her small marshmallow hooves, which never ceases to draw your paternal instincts.
>You pat her head and ruffle her mane.
>”Sure, kiddo.”
>’Succubi 101’ Jesus turd flinging Christ.

>You have to make note and return one day, through.

>You open the door quietly, before sister Twilight kicks it open.
>You taught her well.
>She smiles to you, and you nod, in an approving grand-master way.
>”That better not be the door, Anon!”
>Oh shit.
>Mom.

>”Well, good to know you can make entrances, Anon.” Missus Sparkle comes from the kitchen looking at the three of you.
>Twilight runs to her mother, giving her a hug.
>Shiny and you just rest your backs on the door entry, you’re too old for this.
>”And how was my little Twilight today?”
>Twilight cheers.
>”I saw twis book on Suk-kuby-es!”
>Mom goes pale at the word.
>She stares at you and Shiny, to which the two of you respond by pointing at each other.
>She gives her trademark sigh, and forces a smile.
>”At least my little filly is learning something new today.”
>She stare at you.
>”What did you learn today, mister?”
>”Or you, Shining?”
>Damn, she got you there.
>What DID you learn?
>”Uh-“
>”Uhhhh” Shining starts to sweat again.
>This boy needs nerve training.
>Exactly why you need to go back to that book.
>For- ‘research’.
>At least you’re justified now.
>”Friendship is magic?” You blurt out.
>”Friendship is magic!” Twilight shouts, holding her hooves up.
>You see a window of opportunity here.
>You run and grab the little filly, holding her up and start running around the living room making noises.
>You were playing the ‘airplane’.
>Whatever the fuck that meant.
>”Anon.”
>Mom tries to stop you.
>”Can’ttalkgottagoplayairplane- BROOOM BROOOM”
>Twilight just squees in delight.
>You wonder how long Twilight will be your savior.
>Probably until she’s ten or something.
>Mom glances to Shining, who was no cover.
>Sorry brother, but every stallion for himself.
>As you are running out, you are stopped by a letter to your face.
>”This one’s for you.” Mom smiles, before having a ‘talk’ with Shining.
>A letter?
>Why does it smell so nice?
>”Who is it from?” You ask, tearing it.
>”Your old friend.”
>You pause.
>”Cadance. She’ll be visiting very soon.”
>You pause.
>You rewind back into your childhood.
>Oh, the memories.

>…
>…
>…

>Why can’t you give a fuck?