Fire and brimstone. Lava waterfalls. The smell of burning sulfur. Screams of agony filling the air.
A demon carrying a pitchfork escorted a purple alicorn through the bowels of Hell.
She cringed as the caught the glimpse of a pony on a wrack, being stretched to unbelievable lengths.
"So, what's your story?" he gruffly asked.
"I - I'm," she stuttered. "I'm Twilight Sparkle."
"I thought alicorns were supposed to be immortal. What happened? Taken down by an evil overlord? Stabbed in the back by a best friend? Fought to the death against a rampaging dragon?"
"I - " she paused as she heard yet another scream. "I choked on a cheese quesadilla."
He stopped and eyed her suspiciously. "A cheese quesadilla?"
Twilight hung her head low. "Yes," she whispered.
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Well, don't feel too bad, it happens more than you might think."
He continued to lead Twilight on, until they reached a long hallway with doors. As they passed by, she read the names on the doors: "Terrorists" ... "Homicidal Maniacs" ..."Cannibals". She even thought one was labelled "Hasbro Execs Who Cancelled Friendship is Magic."
Finally, the demon opened a door and said, "In you go."
Twilight stepped inside.
Slam!!!
Twilight jumped slightly. After taking a moment to catch her breath, she looked around her eternity. To her surprise, it was a large, well lit room. The floors were clean and the furniture appeared comfortable. But most surprising were the multitude of creatures that filled the room, all of whom were currently staring at the newest resident.
A tall one sauntered over. She knelt down to Twilight's level. "Hello there," she said, reaching out a hand.
Twilight gave a hoof and they shaked. "I'm Twilight."
"Rey," the girl smiled.
She hesitated. "I've never met someone like you. What are you?"
"I'm a Jedi."
Two more creatures came over. "Hello," Twilight greeted.
"I'm Ginny Weasley."
"Katniss Everdeen."
"I'm Twilight Sparkle." Twilight continued to take in the room. "So, what's the deal? I thought this place was supposed to be bad. Why are we all here?"
Rey shrugged. "Maybe the first occupant can tell us?" She waved over a woman.
A tall, beautiful woman came over. "Oh, hello. What's your name? I'm Mary Sue."