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/emo/ Drama Cut, chp 1

By NHanon
Created: 2020-10-23 18:56:37
Expiry: Never

  1. 1.
    >Focus, you can do this, just remember your lines.
  2. 2.
    >Don’t forgot the lines and the moves practiced, please...
  3. 3.
    >”What say you Captain Spark? Will you join me or will you be my enemy?”
  4. 4.
    >Here we go.
  5. 5.
    “You ask me to betray the crown? Are you mad Sombra?”
  6. 6.
    >He gives lets out a grand laugh.
  7. 7.
    >”Mad? No, of course not. The old crown is no more, I AM the new crown, the new king.”
  8. 8.
    >Letting out a gasp, you point at him in accusation.
  9. 9.
    “The only crown around here is Princess Amore, have at thee fiend!”
  10. 10.
    >Pulling out your prop sword, you assume the stance, just like in practice.
  11. 11.
    >”Fiend? We’ll see about that you sniveling worm once you’re beneath my hoof!”
  12. 12.
    >He draw his sword and the two of you exchange blows.
  13. 13.
    >As the two of you clash, the sound of wood clanking together and grunting echos throughout the room.
  14. 14.
    >At last, you land the decisive blow and point your sword at his throat.
  15. 15.
    “You are defeated Sombra, accept your fate and die with honor.”
  16. 16.
    >He smirks and cackles.
  17. 17.
    >”You’re such a fool Spark, you could’ve served me, now you will suffer.”
  18. 18.
    >As you raise your eyebrow, a glow of magic covers you and you freeze up.
  19. 19.
    “What sort of trickery is this? Have you no honor?”
  20. 20.
    >Laughing once more, he stands and shakes his head.
  21. 21.
    >”What good is honor, when you’re dead?”
  22. 22.
    >A great deal of smoke surrounds you and you fall through the trap door while he laughs.
  23. 23.
    >Above, you hear the applause as you’re coughing.
  24. 24.
    *Cough cough* “They need to lay off the special effects...” *Cough*
  25. 25.
    >You exit the stage and reemerge to see director smiling.
  26. 26.
    >>”Well done you two, that was perfect.”
  27. 27.
    >You give a bow and smile.
  28. 28.
    “Thank you Mr. Town, working with Cliff has helped immensely.”
  29. 29.
    >He nods and turns to Sombra, well, Cliff.
  30. 30.
    >>”I knew you two would work well together, now then, lets prepare for the next scene.”
  31. 31.
    >Nodding, you and Cliff pick up the scripts to go over them.
  32. 32.
    >It’s amazing how well you’ve improved with his help.
  33. 33.
     
  34. 34.
    >”Alright, so when I enter the dungeon, you’re supposed to be knocked out.”
  35. 35.
    “That’s right, you taunt me and the usual stereotypical bad guy stuff.”
  36. 36.
    >He shakes his head.
  37. 37.
    >”It’s not all stereotypes Mellow, do remember this is based on actual events.”
  38. 38.
    “It’s embellished, do you honestly think it went exactly like this?”
  39. 39.
    >Cliff arches a brow and frowns.
  40. 40.
    >”Of course not, but we have to treat it exactly as if it was. Remember what I told you.”
  41. 41.
    >You haven’t forgotten, but you do get sick of hearing it from him, even if he has been acting long before you have.
  42. 42.
    “I know, I know...Play the role as if you were the character in question.”
  43. 43.
    >He nods and looks back to script.
  44. 44.
    >”Good, now then, I taunt and torture you with ‘magic’, trying to get you turn.”
  45. 45.
    “I resist, you continue to torture me, using illusions against me and the like.”
  46. 46.
    >Cliff looks over the script some more, likely memorizing his lines.
  47. 47.
    >As you’re doing the same, you think to how this event actually went.
  48. 48.
    >In truth, Sombra wouldn’t have given the captain a second chance, he would’ve just killed him outright rather than waste his time.
  49. 49.
    >Of course, it’s a play, so they have to make it more exciting by having the hero resist the villain rather than dying.
  50. 50.
    >Giving the script another look, you set it down and head over to the dungeon they have set up.
  51. 51.
    >Looks great despite being made of wood and having a painted wall with fake chains attached to it.
  52. 52.
    >One of the makeup artists comes up and quickly gives you a roughed up appearance.
  53. 53.
    >As they finishing applying it, you rear up and have your hooves placed in the shackles.
  54. 54.
    >They’re pretty loose though, so you gotta pretend they’re actually holding you.
  55. 55.
    >So much work has gone into this play, but still…
  56. 56.
    >It’s not what you really want.
  57. 57.
    >You’d rather be a real actor, not some small time pony at the local theater.
  58. 58.
     
  59. 59.
    >Not like you have a choice though.
  60. 60.
    >Sure, you’ve tried to go big, but that didn’t pan out.
  61. 61.
    >Doesn’t help that you get super nervous and mess up.
  62. 62.
    >It’s not a problem most of the time, but it always seems to happen when you’re in the middle of something important.
  63. 63.
    >”Alright, action!”
  64. 64.
    >Snapping out of it, you focus on the scene.
  65. 65.
    >”Mwuahahaha! How the mighty captain has fallen.”
  66. 66.
    >Lifting your head up, you let out a small groan and slowly raise your head.
  67. 67.
    “I-I’m still alive?”
  68. 68.
    >He paces around the room taunting you.
  69. 69.
    >”Of course, I am a merciful king after all...To let you, a great captain, go to waste...Would be a terrible mistake.”
  70. 70.
    >Shaking your head, you give your best glare.
  71. 71.
    “You won’t get away with this! The citizens won’t stand idly by as you try to seize power!”
  72. 72.
    >Laughing, he gives a large grin.
  73. 73.
    >”Oh but I already have! The entire empire is under my hoof. Your former comrades are working for me now, it’s only a matter of time before you join them. Just see the light and join me Spark.”
  74. 74.
    “Never!”
  75. 75.
    >”I’m afraid you have no choice, let’s see how well you hold up to this!”
  76. 76.
    >As you’re surrounded by a magic glow again, you struggle, but accidentally slip out of your shackles and fall face flat.
  77. 77.
    “Ow...”
  78. 78.
    >”Are you alright Mellow? That looked like it hurt.”
  79. 79.
    >Only your pride…
  80. 80.
    >Slowly, you stand back up, rubbing your face.
  81. 81.
    “Yeah I’m fine.”
  82. 82.
    >You hear a sigh and turn to see the director frowning.
  83. 83.
    >>”I think we’ll call it here until tomorrow.”
  84. 84.
    >You feel awful for screwing up again, and slowly, you slouch.
  85. 85.
    >>”Alright everypony, lets clean up and remember to practice your lines!”
  86. 86.
    >As you’re about to go, Cliff stops you.
  87. 87.
    >He gives you a half smile and nods.
  88. 88.
    >”Good job today, just keep doing what I told you.”
  89. 89.
    >You nod and head off to help out on clean up.
  90. 90.
     
  91. 91.
    >You inspect your latest creation carefully.
  92. 92.
    >Not that you really need to, you’ve done this so many times, but it never hurts to make sure it’s perfect.
  93. 93.
    >Letting out a breath, you set it aside with the other crafts.
  94. 94.
    “Another paper heart. Wonder what I should make next?”
  95. 95.
    >As you gaze around the park, you see a family of birds in the nearby tree, happily chirping.
  96. 96.
    >A smile slowly forms on your face, and you nod, knowing what to do.
  97. 97.
    >Grabbing another sheet of paper, you start to fold.
  98. 98.
    >Though as you go to flip over the sheet, you accidentally cut yourself.
  99. 99.
    >Lifting your hoof up, it’s a small cut that bleeds slowly.
  100. 100.
    >Ignoring the pain, you go back back to folding, cutting yourself again and staining it.
  101. 101.
    >Doesn’t matter though, it always adds a little more color to your creations.
  102. 102.
    >Finishing it up, you gently lift it and make the little wings move.
  103. 103.
    “Not bad, it’s really cute.”
  104. 104.
    >Setting it with the rest, you look up to see your best friend approaching.
  105. 105.
    >You give yourself a once over and make sure you’re not a mess.
  106. 106.
    “Good enough.”
  107. 107.
    >Nodding, you stand up and wave to him.
  108. 108.
    “Hi Mellow!”
  109. 109.
    >He smiles and picks up the pace, you can see he brought his guitar like usual.
  110. 110.
    >”Hey there Paper.”
  111. 111.
    >As you beam, you feel your heart beat faster.
  112. 112.
    >Other than the smiling faces of foals, he is the only other pony to make your day better.
  113. 113.
    >”Sorry I’m late, rehearsal lasted longer than usual and I had to help clean up of course.”
  114. 114.
    >Shaking your head, you give him a hug.
  115. 115.
    “It’s okay, I understand you can busy with the theater. You’re here now anyways, so that’s always good.”
  116. 116.
    >As you pull back, you see his smile widen.
  117. 117.
    >”Y-yeah, of course.”
  118. 118.
    >You sit back down and pick up another sheet to start folding.
  119. 119.
    “So tell me how it went.”
  120. 120.
    >Mellow sits down and opens up his case to pull out his guitar.
  121. 121.
    >”With the exception of a few mistakes, pretty well actually.”
  122. 122.
     
  123. 123.
    >Though he says that, you know his mistakes often affect him greatly.
  124. 124.
    >He starts to tune his instrument, and you fold the paper in half again.
  125. 125.
    >Can’t let him hide it though, so you press on.
  126. 126.
    “I don’t mind you telling me all about it, you know I enjoy hearing how your plays go.”
  127. 127.
    >As he tunes, you see him frown from the corner of your eye.
  128. 128.
    >”Well...Cliff and I did our duel, with me winning of course, but him using magic to capture me. They used too much smoke for effect, didn’t really mess anything up there.”
  129. 129.
    >You finish up your creation and look over the flower you created.
  130. 130.
    >Mellow starts to strum his guitar, no song in particular though.
  131. 131.
    >Something he does when he thinks.
  132. 132.
    >”In the next scene, I was being tortured. Everything started out great, but I accidentally fell forward onto my face.”
  133. 133.
    >You wince as you cut yourself again with another sheet.
  134. 134.
    “Oh, but everything else went alright?”
  135. 135.
    >His frown is still on his face as he plays a few more chords.
  136. 136.
    >”I forgot my lines twice. The director wasn’t happy about that.”
  137. 137.
    >Folding the sheet over again, you stop and touch his wither, giving him a gently squeeze.
  138. 138.
    “It was a simple mistake, we all forget sometimes.”
  139. 139.
    >Mellow stops playing and sighs.
  140. 140.
    >”Yeah, I know you’re right. That doesn’t it from bothering me. I should be able to recite these lines with ease by now.”
  141. 141.
    >Of course he is still beating himself up, he always does that.
  142. 142.
    >Not like this is the first time you’ve tried to break him out of this line of thought.
  143. 143.
    >You look over to your small collection of origami figures, you pick up the paper heart and offer it to him.
  144. 144.
    “Here, you need this.”
  145. 145.
    >He turns his head to you and looks down at the heart in your hoof.
  146. 146.
    >”Oh, you don’t need to do that Paper. I’m sure somepony would love to buy it from your stall.”
  147. 147.
    >As he tries to push it away, you bring it closer and give him a larger smile.
  148. 148.
     
  149. 149.
    “I’m sure of it Mellow, you need to not be so hard on yourself. You’re a great actor, and this heart should help you remember that.”
  150. 150.
    >You can see the conflict on his face.
  151. 151.
    >He sighs, closes his eyes briefly before reopening them with a smile.
  152. 152.
    >”Alright, if you insist. But only because it’s from you.”
  153. 153.
    >He takes it and places it beside his guitar case before going back to playing.
  154. 154.
    >Nodding, you return to folding.
  155. 155.
    >The random notes slowly shift into a familiar song he has played before.
  156. 156.
    >A small group of ponies starts form near you two, listening to his music.
  157. 157.
    >Mellow pays them no mind, focusing on his music instead.
  158. 158.
    >You finish up another crane and stop to watch Mellow.
  159. 159.
    >He is completely immersed into it now, shame he can’t keep that kind of focus up with his acting.
  160. 160.
    >Someday though, just got to keep reminding him everyday if you have to.
  161. 161.
    >As he finishes, the group applauds and tosses some bits into his open case.
  162. 162.
    >”Thanks everypony, I really appreciate the donations.”
  163. 163.
    >He smiles and plays another song.
  164. 164.
    >Turning your attention back, you put away your things and sit while he plays.
  165. 165.
    >Closing your eyes, you enjoy the music while you think.
  166. 166.
    >Tomorrow should be better, hopefully.
  167. 167.
    >You have plenty to sell like usual, but that doesn’t quite cover it, because you’re barely making it by.
  168. 168.
    >The last song finishes with an applause, and you open your eyes.
  169. 169.
    >”Thanks again everypony, I’m going to pack up.”
  170. 170.
    >The crowd starts to dissipate as Mellow deals with his donations and guitar.
  171. 171.
    >>”You’re lucky to have him Missy.”
  172. 172.
    >Turning your head, you see an elderly mare looking at you with a smile.
  173. 173.
    “He is great, isn’t he?”
  174. 174.
    >She nods, continuing on.
  175. 175.
    >>”I’d be jealous if I was younger, not often you find good stallions like that.”
  176. 176.
    >Immediately you blush and stammer out a response.
  177. 177.
    “I-He...We...Uh?”
  178. 178.
    >She laughs and shakes her head.
  179. 179.
     
  180. 180.
    >>”No need to be embarrassed deary, just an old mare hassling you. Take care.”
  181. 181.
    >As she leaves, you cool your head.
  182. 182.
    >You and Mellow are friends, not together.
  183. 183.
    >Though that doesn’t stop you from thinking about it from time to time.
  184. 184.
    >Not the first time that somepony has brought it up either, won’t be the last.
  185. 185.
    >Shaking your head, you turn back to Mellow, who has just finished putting his things away.
  186. 186.
    >He does a light stretch and readjusts his bandanna before turning his attention to you.
  187. 187.
    >”This was great Paper, same time tomorrow?”
  188. 188.
    “Yeah of course.”
  189. 189.
    >Mellow picks up his case and starts to trot off.
  190. 190.
    >As you see him disappear into the distance, you let out a sigh and hunch a little.
  191. 191.
    “It’s getting later, so I should get going as well.”
  192. 192.
    >Picking up your own things, you start to trot home.
  193. 193.
    >Along the way, you start to sing a old song you heard when you were little.
  194. 194.
    “The sun will come out...Tomorrow...”

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