The last chapter I wrote was the first time I made it to 3,000 words! That is a new record for me personally! Didn't know I had it in me.~ Static

I began my flight to the blimp to recover and talk about what just happened.

"Nice one Dustin!" said Dawn.

"Excellent job SHADOW." said Luna. You know you did good when the princess admits it.

"Thank you." I landed. "What's the word on Blade?"

"Some of the nurses are having trouble cleaning the inside of his lung. It's filled with blood. Amazing how he lived through that." said Dawn.

"I didn't mean to. I was just in the zone."

"Well keep it up. No one is going to mess this assassin." Luna said.

"Hey Dawn!" I asked him. "Do you have a special somepony?"

"Odd how you ask that... I don't. Please don't brag about something like that with Kay."

"I'm not. You don't have anybody to go home to?"

"Not a single pony."

"Aw... man. Let's find someone."

"Look Dustin." he took off my mask. "I know your good at playing match maker but you can't possibly find anypony that I would like."

"What's your type?" I asked him. Luna was paying attention. She didn't have anyone since I caused the whole fucking Time Paradox last time I was here a few years ago.

"She's brave." Alright.

"She's hardworking." I know some ponies like that.

"And she has to be honest!" You have to be kidding! I know the perfect pony!

"Hey Dawn. Do you like apples?"

Later at SAA

"Well howdy again their pardner." said the house welcoming Applejack.

"Hay AJ. Can I ask you something?"

"What is it sugarcube?"

"Can you show my friend." I pulled Dawn from behind a tree. "Dawn here a good time? I'm afraid he doesn't have a date and needs some company." I told her.

"Well this is strange but sure thing. Nice to meet ya Dawn." She said offering a hoof.

"So your Applejack? Your more beautiful than Dustin said!" He said accepting the hoof shake?

"Well shucks. You goning an embarrassin me like that is a good way to pick somepony up." Good job Dustin! I'll just leave these two as they date.

As I flew I noticed that it was pretty late. And by that I mean it's 5 in the fucking morning! Kay's going to kill me! I'll just sneak in the window and Shit I forgot to take my suit off! How come Applejack didn't say anything about this? I'll just go to the castle.

"Hello Mr. Shafer." said Celestia as I flew into the armory.

"Hello there Princess."

"Luna told me everything. Thanks for taking care of Dawn. He just hides behind his desk all day long and is too focused on work too enjoy himself."

"Oh no prob! Bloodmane wants to get close to you Tia."

"I'm sure he does. If we want this whole land to be peaceful then we must combine our towns and let the citizens-"

"No Celestia. I mean close close. As in... he wants to... 'plow' you."

"Oh my! It's been so long since I've dated anybody."

"Was Discord the last?"

"How did you know?"

"Uh..." Does she not remember the paradox either? "It's just instinct. I see how you look at the statue outside."

"Yes he was nice until he went mad with power."

"Right..." Yikes. Just avoided a death sentence right their. Oh well speaking of dates I need to really get home.

"Look Tia." I changed back into my normal brown coat. "I'm really tired and need to head home. Kay's probably worried sick."

"I understand. I'll see you in a few hours."

"Yes. Bye." I took off. I still haven't visited Spike yet... I'll ask Twilight. She'll know what happened! Anyways I made it home and opened my window. I tip toed in. Nice... and carefully...

"Ahem. Where have you been." The lights flicked on and every pony was in the room. Even the ones who didn't live here. Even Dawn and Applejack! What the fuck? How did they get here so fast?

"Uh..." Dawn winked at me. We came up with some good excuses earlier. "You see I help Dawn here get on a date with Applejack because he was SO into work that I took his place for a few hours."

"That's right." he said backing me up. God bless you!

"It's true. And he was a great date tonight." said Applejack backing him up. God bless you too!

"Alright. I'll believe you." said Kay. Oh thank you God! I'm so glad I went to church every Sunday when I was human! And on my own free will! Thank you!

"Yes. I also had to help Luna with a few problems. Night court isn't as easy as you think." I said. Then the whole Spike thing popped into my head again. Better ask Twilight now before I forget.

"Hey Twilight?"

"Yes?"

"Where is Spike?" The whole room went quiet. Uh oh. Guess I struck a nerve.

"He got bigger and meaner. He left to be with the other dragons." She said wiping away a tear.

"Oh no... I'm sorry Twilight. I just haven't talked to the little guy in so long. Remember it's been 5 years for me. 2 for you."

"Actually it was last year but your right." she said. "You want to see him?"

"I do."

"Tomaro we leave. Okay?"

"Alright." Now that I think about it. I caused two time paradoxes. First when I killed the zombies and Spike was dating Twilight. Then when I killed the guards. Static was with Twilight again. What the fuck!

We all went to sleep but I had troubles. Spike grew up to be an asshole? Singing Blade is still alive and he's hunting me down. I don't know what to do next. I promised myself that I wouldn't kill this time. But that's all I'm good at! I need help.

"Un mhm." said Kay who mumbled in her sleep. She was having some issues as well. She opened her eyes and wiped away her drool.

"Oh yuck..." She looked at me. "You having troubles sleeping baby?"

"Yeah I just-" we both heard this clicking noise. Outside the window was a photographer. Kay was furious and kicked the window knocking him off.

"What gives! You guys watch me when I'm sleeping now!"

"Your a hit! Give us some more pictures." This is my time to shine.

"Stand down paparazzo. I am the Personal Royal Guard. I have the second most authority around here and I order you to stop taking pictures of my girl here. If you don't I will put you in the Dungeon for life."

"You can't do that!"

"Try me..." I gave him my 'dead serious' stare. All he did was shake like a leaf and run away. Then every other pony hiding in the bushes ran away.

"Oh my hero!" She said pulling me in for a kiss. I closed the window and curtains and lifted her on the bed.

"I think your hero deserves a reward."

"The hero doesn't ask for rewards."

"Then make this a favor." We kissed and let our hormones take over for the night.

4 hours later

We both finally woke up. We were felling great. Too bad we left a mess.

"Best night in a long time." she told me.

"You can say that so many times and I will agree." It was true. The last week as been a rushing nightmare. We walked downstairs only to be cut off by Twilight and Static packing up some saddlebags.

"You two ready to go?" she asked.

"You bet!" I put on the grey bag she handed me and Kay got a green one. We all walked outside and not a single pony was out there.

"Where is everyone?" I asked.

"It's still pretty early." said Static. Oh well. We all went to the back roads of Canterlot and began our walk. Except me. I was the only one with wings. So I flapped! That sounds dangerously close to fapped. Flap flap flap. Fap fap fap. I see what I did their. Wing Boner! That's what I got from looking at Kay all day so I decided to fly and control it.

We'll after a 29 minute hike we made it to the top of a mountain with a cave entrance. We all walked in and saw a dragon community.

"Ah! If it isn't little Twilight Sparkle." said a teen cracking voice behind us. We all turned and saw the big purple dragon.

"Spyro?... I mean fuck... Spike?" I asked.

"I don't know you. How's it hanging Twi?"

"It's going good Spike. How have you been?"

"It's great! I'm having so much more fun here than I did with you." Ouch. That burns. Twilight had tears in her eyes.

"Hey fuck off!" both Static and I said in unison.

"Why don't you make me?" Spike asked. I grabbed his claw and flipped him onto his stomach where I got on his back and held him down.

"Now tell her your sorry!" I said angrily in his ear.

"Ow! Ow! Okay. I'm sorry!" I got off.

"Jeez who are you?"

"I am just a friend." I told him. He might remember me when I was last here and I don't want that. Kay was quiet the entire time. When he saw her he had that greedy look in his eyes.

"Oh hello!" He got behind her and started stroking her face. "What's a pretty little thing like you doing with these losers." She grabbed his claw, twisted it around and threw him against the wall. She was stronger than me! Girl power my ass that was scary!

"Don't call my friends losers." Spike hissed at us all and left.

"Jeez what a jerk. Hasn't changed at all." said Static. "Where did you learn to fight like that Dustin?"

"Just picked it up Static. Like I said we did a lot for the past 5 years. Kay here is a double black belt in many forms of Karate."

"It's true."

"I hate seeing you cry Twilight." She had her ears down and tears stormed down her eyes. Guess something really bad happened. Best not bring it up. We left the cave and stopped for a picnic. Kay and I ate while Static comforted Twilight.

"Hey. Hey." I tried to get her attention. "Eat something. You need to keep your strength up." I said trying to sound mature.

"Shut up Dustin. We shouldn't have come here." She said with tears reforming.

"Yeah sorr-"

"SHUT UP!" she said and teleported. Static was startled but left after her. Kay and I looked at each other and remained quiet. All I could hear was my heart beat. Heavily. Like in some way this was my fault. I know it wasn't but I would rather her blame me for something bad. That's all I ever do. Cause trouble.

"I'll see you later." Kay said quietly and her horn glowed. She teleported to god knows where leaving me by myself to rest in my sorrow.

"Yeah... See ya..." What did he do to her? Twilight never yelled at me. She never yells unless it's really bad. Damn. I just finished my food and stared off at the sunrise. Kay didn't want to see me either. She could probably hear my heart beat it was so loud. I just think I shouldn't talk to Twilight for a while. I need to get to work so I pulled a head set from my coat pocket. I packed up everything and talked into it.

"Dawn. Bring me to base."

"Alright." I was teleported into his office. Actually make it our office. During the day I sit behind a desk and work and you know what I do at night. I sat down and began to read the patrol reports. Dawn might know something.

"Dustin you okay? Your eyebrow is twitching."

"I'm thinking really hard about something. Dawn what happened to Spike?"

"Oh man the Sharp Spike incident. Worst thing to ever happen here."

"What happened?" You know it's bad if your name is in the title.

"Dude it was worse than what you did. He got bigger and angrier as we all know. Here's what else he did.
A. He stole a large amount of money from the bank.
B. He traumatized over 59 kids.
C. and here's the worse. He raped Twilight." What?!

"Oh my god..." I put my head in my hooves. No wonder he treated her badly. He was exiled for a reason. He raped her? Sweet little Spikey-Wikey is a monster? What was I thinking... Poor Twilight. No wonder she's mad at me. It was my idea to see him and she didn't want to. God DAMMIT! I punched the desk.

"What's wrong man?" He asked me.

"Earlier I visited him. Twilight was with me and after a little fight he ran off and she cried and all. I didn't know why but she yelled at me. Her voice pierce my soul. It was just... guilt. Now I know why."

"Sorry to hear that. She'll forgive you. But..."

"But it's best if I give her a few days to calm down."

"Thanks for setting me up with Applejack. Best date I've had since I was a kid."

"Kid? You look so young... How old are you?"

"I'm only 25. You?"

"Almost 30."

"Damn. You look great for 29." Silver Sage didn't think so.

"You still look like a teen."

"It's because of my 'Perfect Skin'."

"Alright then." I went back to reading. Not much happened after that. Then a guard came in.

"Sirs. Singing Blade has regained consciousness and is in the Dungeon as you requested."

"At ease. Good job man." I told him. "Take a break. You've earned it." I feel so angry. Because of the whole Spike thing I may take it out on Blade. Dawn and I got dressed and went down their.

"So Celestia's boy toys walk in wanting information." he said while chained to a table. I gave him a hard punch across the face. "OW!"

"Shut up Blade. Your in no condition to talk. Our friend Shadow told us what happened. We don't take too kindly to people who hunt us down." I grabbed a hacksaw. "Do you want to know why it's called a hacksaw?" That's right! I'm going all cupcakes on this fucker!

"You don't scare me!" he said. Oh really? I flipped the table over and was about to cut his wings off till he talked. "Okay! I'll talk!" good call. I flipped him back over and waited for his answer.

"I just want revenge on this Shadow. He's embarrassed me twice and it's my family's honor to kill him. I can do anything to get close to him."

"Anything?"

"Give me his name and I'll spare you." he said. Did he threaten me? He tried to wiggle out of the table so I flipped it back over and place the hacksaw on his wings.

"One more move Blade and you get...(puts on shades) Grounded!" YYYYEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!

"I dare you."

"Okay." Dawn turned his head. He's a rather nice pony. Too nice for this business. I began to carve my way through his wing. His screams pierced the air like a bullet. It was something alright. So much pain was in it! I hope so since I'm CARVING my WAY through his WING! ERG! (rip/ blood splatter noises.) There we go.

"You Bastard! I'll kill you when this is done!"

"You dared me. You can't kill me Blade because I am justified." Oh snap! Killing me will disgrace your honor fucker!

"Fuck you!" Oh he's got a mouth on him. How I would love to cut out his tongue. "I'll tell you anything you want!"

"Alright. Let's begin with why did you become an assassin?"

"Because I love blood! I need it! I crave it!" Alright he's a psycho. He makes me look sane.

"Alright then. Who am I?"

"Your Dustin Shafer. Ex-human. Celestia's personal guard. Best fighter..." He just realized who I am. "Your Shadow! Now I know whose family to kill when I get out!" He broke the chain on his left forearm so I rammed the hacksaw into his gut.

"Sorry Blade. Can't let you hurt my friends or family anymore now can I?" I began to pull back and forth with the saw down his stomach until his guts riddled the floor. It was disgusting. This is probably the only time I have ever enjoyed it though. "Now it's over. Singing Blade it looks like your contract was payed (puts on shades.) in blood." He died right there. Against a dirty wall where countless others have died and by my hands. I was a guilty as him now.

"No one's going to mess this sack of shit." Dawn said. "Let's go." He and I left and took off our rain coats. We knew it was going to end bloody. We disposed of it and went back to our desk. I pulled out one of my 5 remaining cigarette and smoked. It got rid of that bad taste in my mouth.

"Nothing's better than a smoke to help remind you your alive." I told Dawn.

"I guess. They only sell those in the higher class markets." He said.

"No these are my last smokes. I'll save one for the day I die." I told him. Celestia walked in and took her seat on the wall. The door closed and we talked.

"Tell me why did you kill him Dustin."

"He was a freak who deserved it."

"Tell me really why."

"Too protect my friends and family."

"Yes! Even against death you place yourself to fight for a better cause. That's what I admire about you Dustin. You can't make the hardest choice but you make the best ones."

"Thank you princess but now I'm as guilty as him. I've got blood on my hooves."

"No. This isn't your fault Dustin. You gave him many chances to stand down. And Dawn I must thank you as well for being a great friend to Dustin."

"Yes, your highness." She stood up for the door.

"Take care of Applejack, Watcher Dawn."

"Yes ma'am!"

"Dismissed." she said relieving us of duty for the day. I went to the front desk and was payed by a secretary.

"Have a good day Mr. Shafer!"

"You too!" strangely enough I do feel better. Like all my hate has left. I just need to talk to Twilight and tell her I'm sorry and I'll feel better. Can't believe Spike still did that though. Oh well... I got about 7,000 bucks today so that's something. I saw Dawn teleport and a familiar orange light appear far away at the Apple farm. Guess I know what he's doing. I walked home. I didn't feel like flying. I just needed to walk.

"Hey Dustin!" yelled Static as he ran up to me.

"What's up?"

"It's Twilight. She's still crying but wants to say she's sorry for yelling. She knows it would affect your day."

"It's true. I feel like shit. I just found out what happened at work. Why didn't you tell me she was raped!"

"I didn't want to worry you."

"I understand Static but we could have avoided this day."

"It was her choice. Spike could have changed but he didn't."

"No he didn't. Twilight doesn't need to apologize though. I should. I'm heading their now. Is she home?"

"Yes. Thanks for understanding."

"No prob." He went back to delivering his packages. Guess my day seems brightened. I made my way home and got to the door. I felt like opening the door was an roadblock in my path. But... I just opened it.

"Dustin!" said the sobbing unicorn.

"Shh shh shh. Don't say it Twilight. I wanted to say I am sorry first."

"But I-"

"You didn't know I didn't knew about what happened. I know. I read the report. I am so sorry for making you go."

"It's okay. I just wished he would have changed."

"If I tell you a secret will you feel better?" She had that look in her eyes but still she was a little sad.

"What kind of *small sniff* secret?"

"I am SHADOW." I told her.

"What?"

"I'm the spy. Think about it. I'm the personal guard and why I keep coming in late."

"Your the spy that saved me!"

"Yes but listen... Don't tell anypony. Especially not Kay."

"Alright then." That's all I'm going to tell her. I don't want to say anything about killing Blade do I?

"Do you feel better?"

"Yes. You helped us at the cave."

"Now I know why he was all touchy-feely with Kay. But yeah I helped you." She stopped crying and gave me a hug. "So we're cool?"

"We're cool Dustin." Oh great! I feel a lot better actually!

"Alright! Glad to hear it. Come on... let's clean you up." I grabbed a tissue. "You don't want people to see you like this do you?"

"No. Your right!" She went to the bathroom. I sat on the couch and sighed. I need Kay right now. We're planning on having the wedding in 2 weeks and she doesn't want me to see her that much in case she's in her wedding dress. That's bad luck.

"Thanks for helping me out Shadow." Twilight said walking out of the bathroom.

"Hey! Shh! What if someone here's that."

"Who would?"

"Singing Blade."

"Oh right! I'm so sorry!" She quickly stopped talking and got back on her spot on the couch. I used my wing to grab a book.

"The art of organizing?! WHO THE FUCK WRITES A STORY ABOUT THIS!" She jumped as my voice scared the shit out of her.