Vision....
I was seeing myself at the age of 10, wandering out in the Everfree Forest. I was visiting Rainbow Dash that day. However, I was being compared to her too much by some ponies saying how I seem reckless like her. I couldn't handle it, especially when several called me a blank flank. I ran into the forest, not looking where I was going. After a while, I stop and find I got lost deep in the dark forest. As I wandered, several monsters appeared. They had pitch black bodies and beady yellow eyes. The aura around them though is what scared me most.
"Um, let's not do anything rash......please?" I ask nicely. However, they didn't respond. They stare at me, then one decides to jump at me with its claws out.
"Aaah!" I yell out, expecting to be hurt. But a light strikes the beast, making it vanish in a puff of dark mist. I look to where the light came from, seeing an Earth pony holding a sort of key shaped sword in his mouth. His flank, mostly covered by a white cloak, was a light gold color. His mane was black, but he had it in a spikey ponytail held by some sort of band. All the while, as he attacked and destroyed the dark monsters, I couldn't help but wonder who he is.
It was only a few minutes after the last shadow beast was defeated. The pony who save me turned, looking at me with concern. His key like sword disappeared in a flash of light, making me gasp in awe.
"W-who are you?" I asked. The pony simply smiles, chuckling.
"Heheh. Seems you are okay. Those Heartless nearly had you though." He said. I tilt my head in confusion. Heartless? That's what those creatures were?
"Um, sir? Who are you? And what was that sword that could hurt them?" I ask. The stallion looks nervous, but sighs.
"I can explain, but you cannot tell anyone else unless you must. Not even your rulers here."
I simply nod, eager to listen. He motions me to take a seat, and I do. He takes a seat across from me.
"I am not exactly a pony. I am actually a human being. My name is Eraqus, and I am a Keyblade Master charged to protect the Light from the darkness. Those Heartless that attacked you are creatures of Darkness, searching for hearts of light to steal. To target you means you have a special sort of light in your heart." Eraqus explained, then looks at me more analytic like. "May I ask for your name?"
"S-S-Sacred Sky Heart...." I mumble shyly. This makes Eraqus chuckle, then ruffle my mane with his right hoof.
"Such a strong name. You have a bright light I sense, but also a equal darkness. You must be one of those who hold a balanced heart, one who can control both." He says, saying the last part more to himself. I tilt my head more confused by this. However, I giggled as he continued to mess with my mane.
"Um... Mister Eraqus, that sword you used is called a keyblade?" I ask, smiling after feeling more comfortable with Eraqus. He chuckles and nods.
"Yes. It is the greatest weapon from the light, granted to those who have a strong heart. It is the very weapon that can defeat the darkness and it also holds unique powers. In fact, I sense you have potential of being a keyblade wielder."
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In the Waking Realm
As I begin to open my eyes, I see a unicorn in above me. He looked familiar, from Ponyville if I recall. He soon turns, running away by teleporting. As he vanished, another figure soon landed where he was. Her cyan flank and rainbow mane we're all but unrecognizable.
"D....Dash......?" I gasp out, having a hard time saying anything for some reason. She turns back to me, looking confused like she didn't recognize me. I try getting up, but fall down.
"Whoa whoa whoa, Changeling dude. Take a rest." She said. However, I look at her in shock at what she called me. Changeling!? How!? I had to see my reflection! Struggling once more, I see a stream nearby. I walk/stumble over, and I see a Reformed Changeling face. His eyes were completely navy blue, his skin a light cyan color, a changeling horn that allows magic, and wings that were silver and see-through. I suddenly am fully alert and panicking.
"Wh-wh-WHAT did that unicorn do to me!?" I yell out. Rainbow Dash rushes to me, trying to calm me down.
"Hey! I don't know what exactly happened, but I did see a burst of magic light from here. I came to see what went on and-" before she could continue, Silver runs over, barking happily as he jumps around me. This causes Dash to look confused.
"Uh, Silver? Do you know this bug?" She asked. Silver jumps into me, and I can't help but laugh and pet him.
"Heh, hey Silv. I was wondering why you ran ahead." I say, and Silver nuzzles my hoof.
"Waaaaiiiit... Sky calls Silver that. It couldn't be, but...." Dash tries to think it over, holding her head while building a migraine. I can't help but chuckle at her overthinking.
"It's okay, Dashin. It's really me." I smile. As I call Dash my nickname for her, her eyes widen in shock. After what seems like a minute, she rushes at me and hugs me so tight.
"Sweet Celestia, how did you turn into a Changeling Sky!?" She exclaimed in shock and Glee. I couldn't do anything but gasp for air in her infamous hug of death.
"Rainbow....... I can't.....breath....!" I gasp out, and Dash finally let's go.
"Hehe...sorry cuz." She apologized embarrassed. I chuckle as I caught my breath.
"It's fine. I'm just glad you know it's me now." I smile, but then wonder. "Would Twilight know how to reverse this?"
"I don't know, but we can ask her Sky." Dash places a hoof on my shoulder. "If there is no way to reverse this, I'm certain you could be an awesome bug pony." She says, giggling at the last part that made me feel a little uncomfortable. What if she doesn't find something. Should I try staying as a Reformed Changeling? I couldn't help but think about this as we walked to Twilight's castle. Although many ponies stared at me, clearly not recognizing me, Dash told them about what happened and they were shocked by it. I sigh as I feel more pressure build on my shoulders, not letting up on its weight.
At the door, Dash opens the door and we see Spike flying towards us.
"Hey Dash! Hey.....uh, Dash? Is that-"
"Yeah, it's Sky Heart." Explained my cousin. As she said this, the little dragon did something I knew he'd do under such sudden pressure of information: he fainted.