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// How Did This Happen? 
// Story: Morsidus Grim-Record: To Hell And Back 
// by Asdera3485 
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	All through Ponyville, everypony was enjoying the sunny afternoon. That was, until a loud scream cut through the small village. 

Morsidus was freaking out, due to the fact that he was a human once again. Everyone was in shock, they didn’t know what happened and how to deal with this new development. All they could do was watch Morsidus run around and scream.

“WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED!?!? WHY AM I HUMAN AGAIN!?!?” He screamed as he went to the wall and started banging his head on it. Snowfire Blitz went to look at the muffins to test a theory. He put his hoof on one and used his Changeling abilities to feel the magic in them.

Twilight was going through one of her books trying to see if there was a way to put him back, while Zecora went to comfort Morsidus. She rested a hoof on his leg. “All is not lost my love. We will use our combined efforts to find a way to put you back.” She said as she started rubbing her hoof along his leg.

“I wouldn’t count on it.” Snowfire said as he finishes his spell. “There is an old Changeling spell on these, that when consumed, returns any being into their original form, and since Morsidus’ human self has no magic, he can’t change back.” 

They just looked at him with an almost pleading look, hoping he would have a way to reverse it. Unfortunately, Snowfire just looked at the ground and walked away. “Damn, I was hoping this was just an illusion. Remind me to find that cross-eyed Pegasus.” He said as he got up and grabbed his cigarettes, then went out into the balcony.

Twilight thought about what Morsidus said, then left the Library. 10 minutes later Morsidus came back in to see that there was a Pegasus magically held to the table. He immediately recognized her as Derpy. Twilight was talking to her and trying to find out something.

“I told you Princess Twilight, I don’t know who sent them” she said as she squirmed against the magical binds. “I was doing my regular deliveries, he asked me to bring them to Morsidus as a tribute for his heroics, then wanted me to go back to him to make sure I delivered them. He gave me a double chocolate macadamia muffin as thanks. It was delicious.”

Twilight felt like Derpy was telling the truth but wanted to ask one last question. “do you remember what he looked like?”

Derpy shook her head. “All I know was that he was a Pegasus and he wore a black cloak with a little point on the hood.” She said as she felt the magical binds release her. Morsidus walked up to her and looked her in the eye. After a few seconds, he patted her on the head and pointed at the door. 

Getting the idea, she bolted out the door.

“Spike, take a letter.” Morsidus said as he sat on the couch.

Dear Princess Luna,
We have a problem. One of Fang followers used the innocence of a Mail-Mare to send me a box of muffins. Normally that wouldn’t be a problem except Snowfire says they were enchanted with a spell that changed me back to my human form with no way to change back. Your guidance as well as that of your sister would be greatly appreciated as soon as possible.

Your loyal friend
Morsidus

After Spike sent the letter, a portal opened in the middle of the floor, and a large imposing figure walked out of it. He was a pony the size of Celestia but wore nothing but a black shroud. Everyone who could see his face, noticed it was just a skull. In his magic was a scroll that was still burning at one end with Spike’s Fire Breath. 

“Morsidus Grim-Record. As per the will of Faust, you cannot be allowed to stand on Equus.” He said. Since he had no skin or muscles, no one could tell his expression. Everyone just stared at him, unable to think of anything to say.

“Until Faust wills your freedom, You are to be Banished to Tartarus.”

And with that said, he charged up a spell and he and Morsidus were gone.