Author: Ferlathin
Prompt: Derpy isn’t what she seems.
Title: Derpy's dark secret
I sighed. It had been one of those days when it was specifically hard to keep the disguise up. Even though my many years of training I sometimes felt sad. Today I had met Twilight Sparkle and her five best friends. They were always very polite, but I knew that they felt pity for me. They did also seem to have fun together and I envied them, slightly.
I shook off the envious thoughts and continued to look at my reflection in the mirror.
“You can do this, Derpy!” I said to myself.
I took a deep breath. Everything felt a little bit better. I didn't know how long I would have to do this, but I knew that it was important. Don't worry master, I won't fail you. I thought to myself.
Since there had not been anything special happening today, I didn't have to report anything. That was the deal. I recalled the end of our first conversation. “You need to report directly to me if something happens to 'her'. You know how to reach me, don't you?” the voice said.
“Yes, master.” I had replied.
I went to bed early since there wasn't really much to do at home, and for me not much to do outside either.
I woke up the next day, did my morning duties and went outside. As I opened the door I felt a warm breeze. The sun was rising and the sky was clear blue. I could feel that it would be a beautiful day. Maybe there'll be something to report, who knows. I thought to myself as I happily trotted out on the streets of Ponyville.
I trotted, seemingly lost in my thoughts, around Ponyville for a while, carefully looking for Twilight Sparkle. She was the one I had to look out for. When I didn't find her, I decided to trot towards the library while trying to figure out a good reason for me to be there. I noticed that one of the windows were open and that there was a book lying on the windowsill. I checked that nopony were in sight and then I quickly flew up to the window and grabbed the book.
With the book in my mouth I knocked on the library door. Spike opened after a moment.
“Uuh. Hi?” he said.
I gave him the book.
“You want to return this?” he said.
“Found it. Twilight in?” I replied.
“Thanks you! Twilight's sick, you see. Stomach ache.”
“Ok. Bye.” I said.
I hurried home. I knew that this was something that I should report. Something important. As I came home I went down to my basement where I could contact him. I sat down and focused my thoughts. Soon a little bit of smoke appeared. I knew that was the sign.
“I think it's starting, master.” I said.
“Excellent.” My master's voice echoed in the basement. “Excellent indeed.”