Distorted World
Chapter 10-Pinkie Pie Style
Applejack explained that Discord had taken over, when all of the 'Elements of Harmony' weren't there to stop him. Spike and Fluttershy, then explained that they had found a portal, and were led in by Rainbow Dash.
"But, that's impossible! That couldn't have been the real Rainbow, because she was captured by Discord!"
Spike put the pieces together. "That must have been Discord, who lured us into the future, so he could take over the past! He knew that the 'Elements of Harmony' don't work, unless the gems and their rightful bearers are together!"
"I reckon so, Spike. The ones, who survived the attack, were brainwashed by him. Rarity, Pinkie, and me were lost in the tunnels, under his control. We were ordered to keep watch, and capture you two. I'm mighty glad y'all saved me, and even though you haven't gotten to the others yet, I'm sure you'll save them, too. Speaking of that, what's that doohickey around your neck, and that book you're holding?"
"This necklace allows non-unicorns to use magic, and this book is a gift from Discord to help us find him."
"Fair warning, Spike. Be careful, if you're planning to go up against Discord. That draconequs stole all of the power from the princesses, and now he's the most powerful being in all of Equestria!"
Spike and Fluttershy winced at this, but were determined to continue, anyway. Applejack decided to go check on Sweet Apple Acres, and they agreed to meet back up in the same spot as before, later.
"I guess, we should go find Pinkie Pie now." Spike said, as Fluttershy nodded.
"Okay."
The book decided to add more words to itself, as Spike observed. The voice read the newly written words, out loud.
"A good deed can go, for miles and miles. Give her something to make her smile."
"We know what that is, let's go." Spike ordered, walking off.
"Uh, Spike? We don't know where Pinkie is."
"I know, but I'm going to go check the bakery."
"Okay, I'm coming." Fluttershy agreed.
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Inside Sugarcube Corner…
In her 'Discorded' state, Pinkie Pie's mane and tail had lost their bounce, her coat, now a shade of light pink. She had reverted back, to the very dangerous form of 'Pinkamena'. For some reason, she was still happy, in a twisted sort of way. Right now, she was thinking about what she would do to her guests. Her 'Pinkie Sense' told her that someone was coming, and she could hear them outside. In her hoof, was a large butcher knife, which gleamed in the small amount of light coming through the window. Her reflection stared back at her on its silver surface, weak and terrified. This was her, but not her, at the same time. Her good half was trapped inside her mind, forced to watch, as she did something awful.
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The door swung open, as Spike started to enter. "And then I said…" He jumped back, hiding behind the door for safety. A large butcher knife was embedded up to the hilt in the wooden wall, mere inches from his head.
"What's wrong, Spike?" Fluttershy peeked around the doorframe with Spike, to see an unsettling sight.
A pink pony was approaching slowly, holding several knives and smiling devilishly. Fluttershy began to make her way over, to the crazed pony.
"No, Fluttershy! Don't do it, she'll kill you!" Spike pleaded, not wanting to lose her, too.
Fluttershy turned around to look at Spike, and said, "Don't worry, Spike. I'm just going to talk to her. I'll be fine."
In the time it had taken her to say these words, Pinkamena had picked up a frying pan. She sneaked up behind her and swiftly dealt a blow to the back of her head, effectively knocking her out. Pinkamena began to drag her body to the back storage room.
Spike wasn't sure what to do. He could leave her and save himself, or he could risk his life to save hers. He knew, in that moment, that he was madly in love with Fluttershy, not Rarity. That unicorn had lost her chance to be with him, for he had found someone who he thought, actually cared for him. He wasn't going to let her get killed by some crazy party pony. Her attention wasn't on him, so he retreated out the door, to think of a plan. Unbeknownst to him, Pinkamena HAD noticed and let him go, because he didn't seem to be a threat.
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When Fluttershy awoke, a bright light was shining in her face. Nothing else could be seen around her and she tried to move, but couldn't, for some reason. She looked down and whimpered in fright, for all of her limbs, including her wings, were restrained by metal clamps. Pinkamena, who had been watching silently from the darkness, stepped into the light. She was smiling widely, almost like her old self.
"Yippee! You're awake, and now we can get this party started!" She hadn't done this in a while, so she eagerly began.
Pinkamena grabbed a knife from a nearby table, which had various instruments of torture spread upon it. Her shy, soon to be victim, was sobbing openly, afraid of death. She had never even had a coltfriend, or confessed her feelings to Spike. If she somehow made it out of this, she had to make sure that he understood how she felt.
The knife was hanging over her, about to come down. All of a sudden, they both heard a weird, squeaking noise, echoing in the darkness around them.
Pinkamena stopped and stared, as a light-blue cannon with flowers on the rims of the wheels, was rolled into view by a certain dragon, who propped up his arm on it. Fluttershy's heart leapt with joy, at the sight of her crush and savior.
"Recognize this?" Spike said, referring to the 'Party Cannon'.
"Spike?! What are you doing here? You should have never come back. Nopony likes a party pooper!" Pinkamena exclaimed, in rage.
"Sorry Pinkamena, but this is one party, I HAVE to crash, 'Pinkie Pie Style'!" Spike pushed the cannon towards her and fired it, at point-blank range.
Normally, that would be fatal, but this cannon, only fired confetti and streamers. It was designed for parties on the go, and only fired harmless party favors. The blast knocked Pinkamena back against the wall where the light switch was, turning the lights on and dazing her. All that was in the room, were some boxes and supplies.
"How's about you and me, get out of here?" Spike offered, releasing Fluttershy from the clamps, so she could get off of the metal table. The dragon took hold of her hoof, and they began to run towards the door.
A voice called out to them and they turned around, to see Pinkie Pie. She had gotten off of the floor and was back to normal. Her colors were brighter, and her mane and tail were bouncy again. "I, uh, I'm sorry for…" Pinkie tried to apologize, but she couldn't bring herself to say that she had almost, killed one of her best friends. She stared at the floor, instead, scuffing a hoof along it.
"It's okay, Pinkie. We understand that you weren't yourself. I just, um, need to get out for a bit and think. I guess, we'll see you, later." Fluttershy told her, uncomfortably.
Fluttershy and Spike left the room and Pinkie heard the door close, as they exited the building. Pinkie stood there for a minute, ashamed. Fluttershy had forgiven her, but she noticed the genuine fear in her friend's eyes. She was supposed to make ponies laugh, not scare them to death. That was another thing. She would never have dreamed of harming or killing one of her friends. If she had gone through with it, she would have never forgiven herself. Pinkie Pie, who could find the good in any situation, was finding it hard to find anything good in this one.
She hoped to still be friends, but she knew that things would never be the same.
But then, she thought to herself, "Silly, Pinkie! This is just a story, it's not canon!"
All the same, Pinkie Pie had her style back.