'Ponies, gah, simple farm animals who do nothing but run, eat, shit and drink. And it so happens for me that I fall in a world that's full of the little fuckers, but they did take care of me while I was injured, Dash never left me while I was uncouncious. Twilight didn't want to leave me either, god damn it, I should't have pointed the gun at her, they were all nice to me, and I haven't repayed their kindess, I was so selfish, and now? The princess of the entire of Equestria is asking me a simple, heavy question that will last forever, even change my life. Stay in Equestria or go back to the Zone? It' the biggest decision I had to make in my life, but what should I choose? What would happen if I stay in Equestria, if I go back to earth, I have a family there, my girlfriend and parents, all my friends, what will happen to them if I stay in Equestria? This ia so frustraiting, I can't think straight, and why am I talking to myself!? I don't want to leave Dashie, or Twilight, or any of my new pony friends. God, I miss my homeland. Think for Christ's sake, THINK!'
Nikolai's mind was racing through with a million thoughts, there he was, standing in front of the ruler of Equestria with a dangerous weapon in his hands. Alex and Celestia were running out of patience.
"Nikolai please, this is a grave decision, so please choose carefuly, and fast, we don't have much time." Celestia spoke.
"We have a mission comrade, the Zone needs us to complete it, if we do not stop the evil that lurks it's grounds, Russia will be overrun with Monolight fighters and mutants. Every human being that existed will kick your ass after you die. Think about it my comrade." Alex spoke.
Nikolai was still lost in thoughts. Something was telling him to shoot Celestia's ass and run as fast as possible. But something else was telling him to stay in Equestria, forever in harmony and friendship.
"I...I do not know." Nikolai stammered.
"Nikolai please, make your choice!" Celestia obviously.
"Take the right path, my friend." Alex spoke proudly, he was certain that Nikolai will choose to help the Zone.
'Does my life depend on my choice?' he thought.
"Yes! Yes it does! Now make it!" Celestia yelled, it was surprising for royalty to shout out in frustration.
"How did you kno-"
"Alicorns can do that." Celestia cut him short.
"I...can't decide." he whispered.
"What brings you happiness?" Celestia asked.
"Uh...many things." he said bluntly.
"Name one."
"Dashie."
He covered his mouth with a hand, realizing what he just said.
'Crap, does she? Damn damn, DAMN!'
"What do you preffer, war or peace?" the princess asked again.
'What does war bring? Nothing but tragedy, death and suffering, but peace... Peace is different, it brings happiness and...ugh! Why am I talking ot myself?!'
"Peace." he said bluntly. Celestia smirked, she was getting somewhere.
"The Zone, or Ponyville?" she asked again.
"Pon-...no, I don't even..." he trailed off, Celestia smirked widely.
"Ponyville it is." she was now smiling. For no reason whatsoever.
"Nikolai, do you preffer humans, or ponies?" Alex barged in, eyeing the young stalker.
"Don't know...humans?"
Celestia frowned, her horn began to glow, the light was so strong Nikolai had to cover his eyes. He felt the sniper rifle being taken away from his hands, he felt a cool breeze across his whole body.
Until nothing.
He lowered his hand and opened his eyes, but nothing, Celestia and Alex were gone, only a dark void was left, he felt solid ground beneath him, but there was nothing, blank. He looked around but with the same result, more darkness.
Nikolai didn't feel anything, hunger, thrist, need for the toilet, all his needs were gone. Time seemed to slow down, until it came to a complete stop. It seemed that he wasn't breathing either, he tried to inhale but no air came into his lungs. He felt weightless. Worth the weight.
He heard some hoofsteps coming towards him, he turned his head and saw Rainbow Dash approach him, his eyes widened in surprise, his mouth opened but no words came out. Dash was still approaching him. He tried to move, but something was restraining him. Dash finally spoke.
"Nikolai, remember when I said that I'll never leave you? I kept that promise, I was always by your side, always ready to help you, but you rejected me, you didn't care about my feelings towards you, when you told me to leave the library, do you know where I went? No, because you didn't care."
There was a slight pause before she continued.
"I took my own life, I couldn't stand it, I thought we loved eachother, I know you simply think that I'm a stupid farm animal, but no, I have feelings just like you, I experience happiness, sadness, tragedy and love. Just like you. Just like any other creature in the universe. My heart was shattered to tiny pieces when you said those words. "Dash, get out.". I didn't believe what you were saying, but you intended it. So I left. For the first time I have left you, I left Ponyville, I left Equestria, I left my own CELESTIA DAMNED BODY!"
She sighed.
"You twisted my life, just like you twisted yours, you have made a grave mistake that will leave a forever lasting scar, not physicly visible, but mentally remembable, time is running out, only you can save Equestria and yourself, make haste, and choose your path carefuly, I wish you all the luck, my friend."
With that she disappeared from sight, again nothing but darkness, Dash made her point. And he has made his decision, for the final.
Again a cool breeze swept throuh his body as he was brought back to reality, Celestia eagerly waiting for a reply of hope, Alex proudly holding his weapon, head high reassured that his plan will go smooth.
"Celestia, I know where's my place." Nikolai smirked and looked towards Alex. "I'm sorry my friend, looks like the Zone needs another hero, I guess you can sort that out right?"
"You betrayed human kind, traitor, bastard, you fucking coward, humanity will suffer for your actions, you won't live forever, age will claim your life, and when you go to hell, Satan will personally kick your ass!" Alex shouted. Celestia laughed.
"I don't think that age will worry him, you see, magic is your friend." she smiled widly. Alex twiched.
"Oh you, self centered ass bitch!" he raised his M16 and pressed the trigger, three bullets came out of the rifle, only to be stopped by an energy field. "Fuck!" he shouted and continued to fire, until the magazine was completely empty, producing an discreet 'click' sound. Celestia was still standing, smiling widly and happily. "Oh fuck this crap!" Alex shouted as he took out a simple knife, he charged Celestia, only to have his wind knocked out of hus lungs, Nikolai had punched him in the stomach, he took a step back and lifted his foot, delivering a straight kick in Alex's face. He fell on the ground, dropping the knife, barely breathing. Celestia walked over Nikolai's side, placing a comforting hoof on his shoulder.
"You are a brave one, you have made the right decesion, I am proud of you Nikolai Odksi, now time to return to your pony friends, and don't worry about Rainbow Dash, you would soon meet her." she stated proudly.
"Thank you your highness, for everything."
He pulled the princess into a tight embrace.