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“Good evening, Doctor Grey.”
“Good evening Silver. Are you feeling okay tonight?”
“No.”
“No? What’s the matter?”
“Hurts.”
“Mmm, yes, I suppose it does, and I’m trying my best to make sure that the pain goes away. Have you noticed any improvements since your last treatment?”
“Little bit.”
“Do you feel that it’s continuing to improve?”
“No.”
*sighs* “Well, I suppose that is at least a little progress then.”
“Why can’t you make the pain just go away?”
“It’s...complicated, Silver. This...project, the suppressors negatively interfere with most traditional treatments, I’ve had to design workarounds from scratch, I’m...sorry that It’s not working fast enough.”
“I don’t understand.”
“No, I suppose you don’t. The medicines we’ve been trying don’t seem to work, Silver. I’m having trouble understanding it myself. That’s part of why I’m working here—to help develop your treatments.”
“We’re having another treatment?! Now?! I-I just finished my last treatment a few hours ago! I’ve been good! I promise!”
“I’m not here for a treatment, little Filigree, you can relax.”
“Then...why are you here? I’m supposed to be sleeping. I have school tomorrow morning. The doctors said so.”
“I’ll tell you but first, where is your sister?”
“She’s not my sister.”
*chuckle* “Alright, where is your friend?”
“Asleep. I should be asleep too, but I can’t.”
“Ah, I see, well I suppose we can’t help that then.”
“What do you want?”
“Has anyone ever read you a bedtime story? Silver?”
“What’s that?”
“It’s a little thing my parents used to do when I was your age. It doesn’t hurt, I promise. I always felt that it helped me sleep a little better at night.”
“Maybe.”
“Would you like me to read you one?”
“Yes?”
“Excellent, let’s see here. Ah! I know, for tonight we’ll start with a classic.”
“Once upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria, there once lived six friends...”
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“I don’t see Daisy anymore, Goldie. Did the doctors say what happened?”
“Nuh uh. They all just kept shouting and getting angry.”
“I hope we’re not getting that treatment.”
“I don’t think we will. The doctors were really upset. Maybe we’ll get a break tonight?”
“Maybe. I hope Daisy can come back.”
“...”
“Yeah.”
“...”
“Hey Goldie?”
“Yeah Silvy?”
“I miss Rosewood.”
“Yeah, me too. I miss her jokes.”
*giggle* “Remember the one about the firefighter?”
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“...and that’s how Equestria was made.”
“That story made no sense, Doctor Grey.”
*laughing* “No, I suppose it doesn’t, little Silver.”
“Doctor?”
“Yes, Goldie?”
“Do you ever think we’ll be able to see Equestria?”
“I should certainly hope so. Maybe when this whole business is over we could go there together.”
“That sounds nice.”
“Can I come too?”
“Now why would I ever leave you behind? Of course you can, Silver. So long as it is within my power, I promise you can see it.”
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*screaming*
“Oh, Fuck! The compound’s destabilizing!”
“Again?! Cancel the treatment!”
“How?! She already got the full dose!”
*screaming intensifies*
“Chalice! Administer the an-”
“Way ahead of you director!”
*screaming*
“It’s not working! I...what the hell is this reading?! ”
“Heart rate is two ten and still climbing! I’m trying to tranquilize her!”
*screaming stops*
“She’s flatlining!”
“Fix it!”
“...”
“...”
“Oh my stars, oh my stars…”
“Chalice, what happened?”
“Director...I think her heart just exploded.”
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“...These six friends were very, very special. They were paragons of their times, and through their bonds of friendship saved many, many lives. In fact, they became heroes known by the entire world. But, before they were famous, before the evils and troubles they felled, they were just fillies, just like you.”
“I’m not a filly.”
“Don’t interrupt! Silvy!”
“Ow! Goldie that hurt!!”
“You know, I could stop the story here if you like, since it doesn’t seem to be holding your attention.”
“NO!”
“Alright then, I’ll continue…”
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“Good morning class.”
“Good morning professor Vine.”
“I know some of you have tests to get to, so I’m going to be jumping right into the content. Please bring out your notepads and readers and turn to chapter three. We will be studying pre-renaissance history today.”
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“I hate history class. It’s so boring.”
“At least it wasn’t our turn for treatments today.”
“I hope Rocket will be okay.”
“Me too.”
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“Come in.”
“Director, I have had it up to HERE with Doctor Grey!”
“Oh, here we go again. What is it this time, Doctor Vial?”
“He still hasn’t finished the stabilizers! All I see whenever he’s out of his office is him off reading to the children in the dormitories! Meanwhile, my team has been working our assess off round the clock just to keep the kids from blowing up! Doesn’t he understand that lives are on the line here?”
“Are you saying that Doctor Grey is a bad pony because he reads to children when he is off duty?”
“Well, no but-”
“But nothing, Jade. As long as it doesn’t have a negative on the project I am content to allow it to continue. Celestia knows they need something to distract them.”
“I wouldn’t call on that name, Ma'am, it’s becoming something of an obscenity between the other staffers.”
*sigh* “And rightfully so.”
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“The first was a pegasus, fast and daring. So fast, in fact, that the the air itself seemed to dance around her, like a lover dances with their mate. In her wake was light and color, inspiring hope in ponies everywhere as her rainbow trail cut across the sky. Her name was Loyalty, the first Element of Harmony.”
“Who names their foal Loyalty? That’s just asking for trouble.”
“Her name wasn’t Loyalty, dufus, it it’s a metaphor.”
“A meta-what?”
“Ugh...why do I even try?”
“Why indeed, should I continue or are you going to keep interrupting?”
“...”
“That’s what I thought. Now where was I? Ah, right. Her name was Loyalty. She was bold and true, holding close everything she cherished, and protected it with every fiber of her being—her friends, her country, her world—all these things she protected, even unto death. By her swift wings, many generations owed her thanks...
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“Oh, fuck, here he comes again.”
“Jade, calm down, it’s not like he’s hurting anything.”
“He’s endangering the project! Don’t think you haven’t seen the way he’s been stalling to keep us from doing our work.”
“Maybe so, but you can’t deny the effect he’s having on the children. This little story time seems to be doing wonders for their mental health.”
“We don’t know that for sure! What I do know is that he poses a risk to the project. We need to succeed here! Failure means the loss of so many more lives!”
“That result is not guaranteed, Jade. There are a lot of things that pose a risk to the project, the only difference is that this one is one we can monitor.”
“I don’t like it. I don’t like it when he obstructs my work.”
“I understand, Jade, I’m frustrated too, but understand also that his job is very different from ours. He doesn’t get instant feedback like we do, his work requires time, would you rather he just sit around his office kicking the floor all day?”
“Yes!”
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“The second was an earth pony, indominable of spirit. She went about spreading joy and happiness wherever she went. So great was her spirit, that not even the very laws of reality could contain her. Her name was Laughter, the second element of Harmony, and she brought it to all who mourned...“
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“Tumble’s gone. He had an accident.”
“I’m sorry, Silver, I knew you two were close.”
“I hate this, Goldie, I hate this so much! Why do we have to be in pain? Why won’t they tell us?!”
“I don’t know, Silvy. I don’t know.”
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“Let’s see here...yes! Yes! This very good Miss Foil! You’re taking to engineering like a duck to water.”
“It’s just math with application, Doctor Gearshift, and I’ve always been good with math.”
“Well your progress is very promising, now if only your little Filigree shared your interest.”
“His...interests lie elsewhere, Doctor Gearshift.”
“Indeed, the way I heard Doctor Grey tell it is that he had a very keen interest in biology.” *chuckle* “Though I suppose that is common in ponies of his age group.”
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The third was a unicorn, beautiful and selfless, who gave of herself to all who were in need, “By her, the poor were fed and clothed, and no one who knew her ever experienced want. For by her example, all were humbled and inspired to do likewise. Her name was Generosity, the third element of Harmony...
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“The energy level is rising, Ma'am, eighty-six thaums and rising.”
“Far too low...how is the patient?”
“Stable for now, Ma’am. Should we just call it a day?”
“Almost, let’s hold it here for a few minutes and then shut it down. We need to stretch her limits.”
“Energy spike!”
“Nevermind! Shut it down! Now!”
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“What happened? Tell me we don’t have another dead foal on our hooves.”
“Lying is forbidden, ma’am.”
“Oh, fuck me with the moon.”
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“The fourth was a maiden, brave, but shy. By her wings she would sing, and nature itself would answer her. In the face of great evil she stood firm, willing to defend, but willing, also, to forgive. Stories tell that she charmed the god of chaos, such was her grace, and when she passed, so great was his mourning that he turned himself to stone—and was never seen again. Her name was Kindness, the fourth Element of Harmony…”
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“It hurts, Goldie, it won’t stop hurting.”
“I know, Silvy, I feel it too.”
“I don’t like the way they keep looking at us. It’s almost like they’re…empty. I hope Doctor Grey gets here soon, they always leave us alone when he’s around.”
“...yes. Yes, they do. Hmm.”
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“Six hundred thaums and rising fast! He’s about to overload the limiter!”
“What...the...fuck?”
“He’s surging! Max the suppressor NOW!
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“Oh, my stars… oh, my stars...oh what have we done…”
“Damage-” *cough* “Damage report.”
“We lost him, Director.”
“And we were so close…”
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The fifth was a warrior, honest and discerning. No lies could stand her presence, and through her no deception could remain hidden. She was a rock to those who needed her, and a crushing stone to her enemies. By her the truth was always found, no matter how deviously hidden. Her name was Honesty, the fifth Element of Harmony...
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“What do you want with me, monster?”
*Slap*
“Oh, so you strike me now too? How fitting.”
“What do you know?! All you’ve done is hide away in your lab! I am not a monster! Stop calling me that!”
“What am I supposed to call you then?! How about murderer?! Child-killer?!”
*Slap*
“Shut up!”
“Oh, so is your conscience catching up with you now? Is that it? I never knew you even had a soul, Doctor Vile. Score one for science, I guess.”
“We wouldn’t even have had this problem if it wasn’t for you! Sixteen dead! All because you wouldn’t work fast enough!”
“Do you think what I do is easy, murderer? I can’t just speed my cultures along with a wave of my horn, bitch.”
“Well then you’d better find a way, Doctor, because they’re next.”
“You wouldn’t…”
“We don’t have a choice. They’re last two, and the only ones who have responded well to the treatments.”
“What?! No! Wait! Where are you going?! JADE!”
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The last was different: Intelligent and wise. Through her many mysteries were solved and the very fabric of the universe was torn open to sate her curiosity. She came about through mysterious means, alive, living, and legendary. With her five friends beside her, she was our people’s greatest weapon against the forces of evil. Her name was Magic, the last of the Elements. And through the bonds with her friends, she transcended…”
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“Ma’am, I found out why Doctor Edelweiss didn’t report in today.”
“Why do I suddenly feel the need for a stiff drink.”
“Would you pour me one too? I think I need it.”
“Just give me the report.”
“We found him hanging in his quarters, Ma’am. He didn’t leave a note.”
”...”
“You know, Jade, I hope there is a hell. Because Tartarus doesn’t seem like enough for the likes of us.”
*Sniff* “Yes Ma’am. I know.”
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“Sister…what have you done?”
“What we needed to have done, Luna.”
“Needed to? This?! You call this...this atrocity necessary?! HAVE YOU GONE MAD?!”
“Luna, listen to me! We can’t let another disaster like that happen again! I won’t have another Providence!“
“SO YOU WOULD MURDER THESE INSTEAD?!”
“I WILL NOT CONDEMN SIX BILLION PONIES TO DEATH WHILE I CAN STILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!”
“WHAT GOOD IS SIX BILLION IF IT MEANS THE DEATHS OF INNOCENT CHILDREN?! WHAT USE IS SALVATION IF THE MEANS DESTROY EVERYTHING WE’VE BUILT?!
“...”
“What are you going to do then? Banish me to the moon like you did ages ago?”
“Banish you? No, sister. I would never dare to soil my moon with a pony like you, much less your team of murderers. I’m putting an end to this right now. And don’t you even dare to talk to me again until you’ve realized the folly of what you’ve done.”
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“... and our people lived in Harmony, ever after.”
“...”
“That story really sucked, Doctor Grey.”
*laughter* “Well, little Silver, not every story is perfect.”
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“Hey Goldie?”
“Yes Silvy?”
“When this is all done...when they fix us...I wanna leave.”
“...”
“Goldie?”
“Silvy, I have an idea.”
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