//------------------------------// // Chapter 71 - Pinkamena. // Story: Terraria: Friendship Is Magic // by Pomp-Neigh //------------------------------// -TERRARIA, HOME TOWN, CANDY CANE CORNER- To say that the party pony was utterly afraid would be an understatement as she stared on towards what was easily the most dangerous foe she has ever stood before. No other opponent in history has ever driven as much fear as Yharim was currently seeping into her heart. “What’s wrong, Pinkie? I thought you liked meeting new ponies? Well, I’m not a pony of course but you get what I mean.” Yharim says casually. “Y-you stay away from me, I don’t like how… evil you feel.” “Evil? Well that’s not very nice at all, little one. Come now, don’t be afraid of me. Oh! How about you ask me if I want a party? Here’s a hint: My favorite cake is: Rainbow maned pegasus who got killed by her own friend and stuffed into a pastry. I hope that isn’t too hard for you to manage for me.” Pinkie was starting to shake uncontrollably as he spoke to her. Yharim’s words were just so haunting and horrifying that they chilled the element of laughter to her core. Then, what happened next was a surprise to Yharim, but a minor one. The party mare’s mane deflates and her body darkens as the changed mare says angrily: “Get the buck away from us!” “Ah! There you are my little serial killer. It’s such a pleasure to meet you; I know all about your adventures, my little fourth wall breaker and interdimensional traveler.” Yharim comments as he bows respectfully. “Cut the crap! What do you want with me?!” “Ok, fine.” Yharim clears his throat before saying: “It is my intention to yank you out of that other pony, your sister, so that I may bend you to my will and force you to do what I say. Without your consent. Does that clear it up?” “Wait… h-how do you know about that?!” “You are so much more than you could ever realize, Pinkamena. It’s such a shame that you lower yourself to some party addicted moron who belongs in an insane asylum. Your sister is holding you back.” “Shut up! Do not mock her in front of me!” Pinkamena exclaims as she materializes and duel wields two shortswords called: Blood Rupture. She then lunges forward with her blades and attempts to strike at Yharim… who just stands there. “Die! Leave us alone and just die!” Pinkamena exclaims as she draws close and slashes at Yharim. Unfortunately, the entity catches her blades in between his fingers and holds her in place with an invisible force. What he does next was entirely unexpected: He sings. “Oh Pinkamena, So strong yet so naive, I know your fears and your worries, I know you miss it, the power inside, So join me and you’ll be: Unstoppable.” “No!” Pinkamena exclaims in response. “I won’t do that to my sister!” Yharim simply continues to sing: “Long long time ago, You were born in your sister’s head, Wanting more, to become more,  To truly be her sister and friend. But then she turned away and left you behind, Leaving you in the depths of her mind, But now I’m here to make it right. And it’s time for you to rise.” Pinkamena grits her teeth in anger as she is still held in place by an invisible force.  -How the buck does he know all this?!-  She says internally all while Yharim continues to sing: “This is all so round a bout in a complicated way, So just take my hand and your own life you shall claim, We’ve got lots to do, make your choice soon, I’ll leave that up to you, If you choose to take my hand, we’ll conquer these lands. Pinkie Pie,  Told you what to do and what to say, She threw you away, Pinkie Pie,  Made you feel lonely and insane, Did I mention that she threw you away? But not anymore! You can be in control! You have the stage she can’t turn the page now, COME AND JOIN MEEEE!” Pinkamena roars out in response and says: “Stop singing to me you psychotic bastard! How do you know all about me and my sister’s connection?! I never revealed that to anyone, especially here in Terraria!” “What? Don't like the song? Isn't that what you ponies burst out into every now and then? I'm literally lowering myself to your kinds culture just to do this. Also, you underestimate what I’m capable of. I know all about your little GrimDark universe, in fact, I understand that you two witnessed another version of that reality thanks to Brainiac. I know all about what happened between you and your sister. I must say, what I’ve gathered from your mind is quite impressive. You’ve entered many realities in your own right but I must ask you: What would happen if I yank you right out of your poor, little, sister?” Pinkamena’s expression drops to one of absolute worry as she exclaims: “If you even think of touching her, I’ll-” [WHAM] “ARGH!” Pinkamena cries out in pain as Yharim kicks the dark pink mare and sends her aloft. Her Crimson Armor sadly did absolutely nothing to shield her from the pain. “Be silent, whelp. You turning ponies into a bunch of cupcakes is nothing compared to what I’ll do to your sister… and you. Your power is commendable but it is a mere spec compared to my own. So, here’s the deal: You are going to join me and in return, your sister can continue to live her happy little life. Truth be told, I have plans for you all and I don’t want to see any of you dead… yet. However, if you don’t do what I say then your sister’s existence will be null and void. With a snap of my fingers I can tear her away from you, forever. Listen to your so-called: ‘Pinkie Senses’ you know this to be true.” For possibly the first time in her existence, Pinkamena was truly afraid for the sake of her sister. A saddened expression takes form onto her features as she closes her eyes in frustration and says: “Fine! Celestia dammit all, fine! What the buck do you want me to do?” “Hold still.” Yharim replies in a dark tone as he places a hand onto Pinkamena’s head and what happens next was absolutely mind boggling: He tears her away from Pinkie Pie which results in two mares being born in the process. On the floor was the now unconscious Pinkie Pie, the party loving pony, while in Yharim’s grasp was the struggling form of Pinkamena. “There, you should be grateful that I just don’t stomp her head in right here and now. You should also be happy for the fact that you are now a living and breathing being. As I promised, you are now Pinkamena! No longer are you the alternate form to your sister here. You are now your own entity, your welcome in advance by the way.” Yharim says as he tosses the dark pink mare onto the floor, right next to Pinkie Pie. Pinkamena manages to get back onto her hooves and looks down upon her sister’s form which laid innocently on the room’s floor. A tear nearly escapes her eye as she grunts in anger and says: “So what the buck happens now? What do I have to do? Lord bucking asshole.” “I’ll let that one slide for now, smart ass. To give it to you simply, I intend to help your sister and her friends to defeat The Moon Lord.” “Why? What the buck could you gain from that?” “That’s none of your concern for now. Soon, I will reveal my plan to the whole world so don’t feel left out.” Suddenly, Yharim extends a hand forward which causes a portal to open up as a result. He then turns around and says: “Come puppet, we’ve got some work to do.” “I’m not your puppet you-” “My oh my… your sister’s head looks like it’s asking for my feet to crush it into a fine paste. Maybe I should-” “No! Dammit no! Fine… I won’t…” “What are you, Pinkamena? Tell me right now before I make good on my threat.” “I… I’m y-your puppet.” “That’s a good little puppet, I’ll give you a doggy treat later. Get your flank into that portal… now.” “Let me at least say goodbye to her. Give me that at the least, it’s all I’ll ever ask for.” Yharim leans back in disgust and says: “Eugh, sentimental crap… gag me. Fine, fine, you have one minute but a second later and your sister’s dead.” Pinkamena wanted nothing more but to butcher this being, to make him suffer for this. However, there was only one thing she could think about: Her sister’s safety. The dark pink mare walks over to Pinkie Pie and lifts her up, placing the unconscious pony onto the bed. “Looks like I have to go for now, sis. I’m sorry but I won’t be there to look after you.” “Forty seconds.” Yharim interjects which causes Pinkamena to gaze back at him angrily before returning to Pinkie Pie. “I really hate that bucking ass, sis. Anyway, looks like this is where we part for now… look after yourself you crazy mare. When you wake up, I want you to forget about what you saw in that other world. You never did any of that so you have no reason to-” “Twenty seconds.” “I bucking know!” Pinkamena replies in exclamation. “I’m handling something far more important than you!” “Well that sounds like a you problem, not mine. Oh, by the way… ten seconds.” Pinkamena growls in response as she grunts in frustration and starts to make her way towards the portal. She stops before Yharim and, surprisingly, starts to sing in response: “One day we’ll have ascended beyond your control, While you’re blinded by your intentions, My sis will manage to demolish whatever you make, But you’re failing to comprehend, Once your back’s turned I will easily butcher you whole, While you’re blinded by your intentions, I have gotten to the point where I just can’t wait, To see you meet your end, My dear sister you’re stronger than you know, Know this Yharim, she’ll stand in your way, Yes, this is what I will wait for, And one day you shall feel both of our rage, This is my message to my sister: This is a fight you can not win, But in due time you will grow much stronger, Our victory will be ours to claim, I will proceed in order to protect you, I will move forward and join his side, And if I should die before you can stop him, You will have heard my final dying roar!” After her song ends, Yharim simply laughs mockingly before saying: "Cute song but your servitude is inevitable. Come now, puppet, let us be off." He then gestures for the dark pink mare to follow. The portal closes all around them as Pinkamena suddenly finds herself within some sort of laboratory. Interestingly enough, Yharim was no where to be seen but a new female entity now stood before the dark pink mare as they say: "So, Yharim went and got himself a pony. I don't know If I should gag myself or simply laugh my ass off." "Yeah, yeah, whatever. Tell me who you are so I can tell you to buck off." Pinkamena responds. "On second thought, buck off." "Oooh, you've got fire in you... I admire that. Anyway, name's Calamitas, I'm a witch, no I don't care why you're here, follow me to your quarters, and shut up. Nice to meet you and I hope you die early." Pinkamena's left eye twitches momentarily as she says internally: -I already hate this place... and this witch.-