MarchingHammers

Nova heard a knock at the door, and he looked out the window. Two royal guards were waiting outside. Nova could not go out looking like this, not at least in the state he was in. He looked at Insanity with a worried expression. "Insanity, I think the royal guards are here to evacuate. I want you to go, I cant go out looking like the way I am. Get out of here, I'll catch up."

Nova felt Insanity let her motor functions go in his embrace. She was crying heavily, and he wiped her tears away with his hoof. He was unsure of what to do, so he kept hushing her and holding her tightly. He wanted her to be okay, but he was unsure what else he could do to help.

Nova backed away hurriedly, as he was embarassed to say the least. "I'm sorry... I did'nt know that we would bump noses like that...." Nova felt the rumble of thunder rip through his apartment, as Insanity cowered on the floor. Nova walked over to her, and offered the little bit of comfort he could. He held her in a hug and wrapped his wings around her. He stroked her back like one would do to a crying foal and said "It is going to be okay Insanity... I promise."

Nova felt Insanity lean up onto him and nuzzle him. "It is okay Insanity, it is not your fault you are scared. This curse.... just makes me look like one of those monsters out of a horror story. I have scared so many ponies with it that it bothers me intensely." He raised his head, meeting nose to nose with Insanity. He looked into her eyes and blushed imensely. He was unsure of what to do....his feelings right now were so conflicted...she was a beautiful mare, but she did not deserve somepony with a curse...

Nova could feel her heart rate picking up, and it bothered him that she was terrified. He turned his head away from her, and tears began appearing in his eyes. He reminisced about his life, and how many ponies he had terrified with the curse. He tried to keep any sniffling down, but they came out anyway. He just hoped that Insanity wouldn't see him crying like this.

Nova could tell he had scared her. He really wished that she wasn't scared, but it was an unfortunate reality. "Insanity, I won't hurt you when it happens. I am still the same pony you know, just with a slightly different look. I bet you didn't know I am that masked pony of the night everypony is talking about. This curse is also a gift, it allows me to see in the dark and help ponies that find themselves lost or in trouble." He said with a grin, two small fangs poking out under his upper lips, and his eyes becoming slits like a cat's or a reptiles. He snuggled closer to her, feeling warmer as they stayed together.

"Nice to meet you Insanity" he said with a very noticeable blush. Nova pushed the bowl of soup he had next to him over to her. He was happy to see her finally calm down and relax. Nova noticed it was getting darker out by the minute, and his curse would start any second. He did not want to scare her, so he decided to speak up. "Uh... Insanity I don't want to scare you, but I have a curse that was placed on me as a child. When the night comes... well My eyes become like a cats... and I grow well fangs..." He said looking down.

Nova rushed over to her side as she hit the wall. "By Luna, are you alright? You hit that wall very hard!" He helped her up, and made sure she was okay. "I'm sorry I scared you like that... I made you some soup if you want." He looked outside and saw the storm still ravaging the surrounding area. He noticed her slightly shivering, and realized he had not given her his name. "I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Nova Wing. Please come here and sit by the fire, it will warm you up." He got under one of the down blankets he had brought, and he sat and wrapped it around the two of them, allowing them to share body heat. He blushed slightly as they both found themselves wrapped tightly together via the blanket.

Nova was truly concerned now. This mare seemed to be in a trance like state, and was unresponsive. He moved next to her and poked her slightly to see if she would respond. "Miss, are you okay?" He asked with a concerned look.

The human slowly roused from his unconcious state. The last thing her remembered was getting Newsworthy the blue pony out of the cave and getting caught in a magical blast. Looking around, he noticed a familiar place....Zecora the Zebra's cottage. He noted an imense pain coming from his chest, and over most of his body. The burns that he sustained from the blast had turned his normally brown leather armoured clothing into a shriveled black and burnt pieces. Luckily, the burns were not so bad on his body. His chest however, had sustained very heavy bleeding from the friendly fire sustained. He looked over and saw Zecora tending to Newsworthy along with a Pony he had never seen before. "Hello liebe....I am schorry to be such unt burden to you..." He said directed towards Zecora. Him and Zecora seemed to have quite a history. They were actually good friends it seemed, as they both lived in the everfree and shared a somewhat similar profession. In reality, he had known her for a very long time as a friend and colleague. They shared an almost brotherly and sisterly bond that was immediately apparent if they were found together.

Nova was concerned about the mare sitting in front of the fire. He had not really been acquainted with her, and he had not learned her name. He walked into his kitchen and prepared some ingredients for a simple vegetable soup. It was very fast cooking, and after about 10 minutes, he returned with two hot bowls of it. He placed one down in front of her, and the other on his side. He could see her staring into the flames. "Miss, I am sorry to ask, but what is your name? I don't think I asked you before." He said trailing off. He had noted her beauty. Her mane and tail were a vibrant yellow color similar to fire. Her eyes also drew his attention, being no different from two rubies gleaming in the sunlight. He had caught himself staring and stopped, looking away to eat his soup, a visible blush on his face.

When Syd woke up, he found himself waking to a stopping train. He nudged Neon with his hoof. "Hey Neon, we are here silly filly." He nuzzled her, trying to wake her up."

The train lurched foward, the whistle blew and the group was on it's way. He looked out the window and noted the sunset. It was beautiful. He was about to get neon up to see the Sunset, but she was sleeping peacefully next to him, her head leaning on his shoulder. He smiled and kissed her on the head. "Hey Rainy, I think me and Neon are going to lay down for a while." He lifted her onto his back, taking her to the bed. He laid her down and laid down next to her. He ran his forehoof through her hair, keeping his eyes locked on her. She was beautiful when she slept, almost like an angel.

Syd walked Neon to the train station, drawing many eyes as they were all dressed up for the occasion. Syd helped her up and into the train, heading to sit down next to her. The train car was fitted with all the amneties, including a princess sized bed for him and Neon. He kissed her on the cheek and saw Rainy get on after them. He looked at him and said. "I sent your wife enough money to equal her pay for the time she is with us. Consider it a gift for your marriage." He said with a smirk.

Good news everyone! She has made it out of surgery okay! She is in recovery now, and will hopefully be out of the hospital in the near future.

Yeah, needless loss of life does that to me too bro. I am literally tearing up here. This just proves to me that we are in such a great community where everyone is a big happy family.

I only found out today as well. She is quite scared as she was told she might not make it. I really hope she is able to make It through okay.

I have some unfortunate news folks, so If you would read this I would be overjoyed. One of the many pony facebook page Admins (Specifically the Fluttershy Page) has been hurt in a Car crash. From what I understand, she is in the hospital right now and needs all the support she can get. She needs to get surgery on her heart from what I read, and she can use all the emotional support she can get right now. If you would go on the facebook page and leave her a message of encouragement, that would mean a lot to me. (Link is below) Your Friend, MarchingHammers https://www.facebook.../fluttershyyFiM