Crimson

Crimson is a half bat pony whose dream was to join Luna’s army as one of her most powerful soldiers. His family started to save money to give him a good life meanwhile he was working for Luna, so he moved from the countryside to Canterlot! Everything was perfect, he could join without problems but… He started to feel it wasnt really his dream? Maybe he hyperfixated the idea when he was a child, until now. Crimson started to be solitary, a very serious pony, with a cold heart, he didnt want to make friends. One of his free days, he decided to go to a restaurant for a drink, thinking of leaving the army but… What could he do with his life? It was a nightmare, to work during the night, obeying every order their superiors say, cleaning the castle, taking care of the royal animals, proceeding every document, and such. That was until he heard the piano playing in the restaurant, as a pony was giving the audience a very unique piece. Crimson stared at the piano, he hasnt heard something like that before! The notes, the successful melody, the ambience… It was just magical. The music ended, and he run to the pony, asking where did she get that instrument. “Very easy”, she said, as she gave him a paper with a number, saying “text me, maybe I have a surprise for you”. With his heart on his chest, he texted the mysterious pony the same night, asking for answers. The pony told him he was the first pony he got spellbounded by her music, Crimson texted again. “Im going to be honest with you” he said, “Ive been wanting to be one of Luna’s soldiers, but it seems this life doesnt fit me, when I saw you with the piano I… changed, and I need help”. The bat pony sighed, and another text came to his phone “Then maybe you have to CHANGE your life style. Canterlot is not the best place for you, and the piano seems to like you as well… You will be my apprentice. Meet me at the main avenue, next to the restaurant we first saw each other”. He started to cry, confused about everything, how can I trust this pony? Apprentice? What is she talking about? Well… I dont miss a chance if I do so. Next day he waited patiently (not really) to the pony lady, and she appeared with another paper below her left wing. It was a job contract! “Now, you will work at Owlbear’s pub, at Fillydelphia” the pony said, taking and blending the document with her wings. “But before that, you will need to learn how to play the piano, its very simple”. The bat pony was muted, he couldn’t believe that pegasus was trying to help him to take him outside the hole he was stuck in.  Did he need that help? Was he so desperate to trust this unkwon pony? Maybe it was a joke? “Why are you helping me? Why are you… like this?” Asked Crimson. The pegasus nodded, smiling and giving him the contract. “Your aura is demanding something different. Something you want to do, yesterday when I saw you at the background, you were a sad pony, but with my music, you started to shine and smile, your aura was… Gorgeous. I think that says all. Plus… I need an apprentice to join an academy”. “An academy? What does that have to do with me?”. ”You will see it very soon, darling… Very soon”, after those words, she disappeared. Crimson blinked, and now with the contract in his possession, he made a decision. Fuck the army, fuck Canterlot and fuck his old dream! “IM LEAVING RIGHT NOW” He frowned, angry at the situation he has been dealing with almost a year, fuck it! Im going to Fillydelphia, Im going to learn how to play the piano and Im going to be a musician! He screamed publicy, turning everyponys faces to him, but what does it care? He started to run to the castle, flying around carrying the important paper in his teeth. He ordered his entire room, putting his clothes and personal stuff onto the suitcase that originally carried all his belongings once he started living in Canterlot castle. “Im leaving the army” said it to himself, and he couldnt wait to meet the main head of the administration part of the Castle to say it of out loud. The male pony took a paper out of the shelf, with a stamp under the desk, “Cancellation application” read Crimson from his point of view. The other one explained he has to pay a cancellation fee, sign the document and leave the castle as soon as possible. And the cancellation fee is 150 bits. The bat pony opened his eyes, what? He joined the army last year and leaving costs money? Maybe it was the rest of the rent for that month, rooms in the castle are not very cheap. “Okay, fine” he dropped the coins in the desk, and signed the paper with no hesitation, he was really tired of all that sh*t. Finished the process, the pony stared at him with something that looks like hate, almost hate, maybe resignation? “I dont care”. And he definitely left, flying away with the luggage and the future contract in Fillydelphia. What can go wrong when you left one of the most important jobs in Equestria? See more of his lore on his ponygram account: https://www.instagram.com/pluffie_crimson/