//------------------------------// // Disharmony // Story: The Psychopath Interviews // by The Psychopath //------------------------------// (The character here belongs to Hydra) Breathing heavily, the changeling continued running through the labyrinth. It’s eyes were filled with terror knowing what waited if it stopped. Having lost a wing already there was no way to fly away. Turning a bend it noticed a flash of light and the appearance of a green stallion. “Help me I beg of you. She’s almost... Wha?” Staring at the thorn that pierced it’s chest the changeling slowly felt it’s life fade as the stallion passed it without a second glance. Following the trail of changeling blood, The Sociopath felt the presence of something ancient. “What a wonderful wrath you have there, colt.” the labyrinth walls whispered. Sociopath huffed and continued his path, ignoring the voice. “Is something the matter? Is there a reason for a second of your kind entering my realm.” the whispers said again. “Why does a blatant wall made of compost and chewed wood persist in communicating with me?” “Says the one who leaves his back exposed.” a voice said from behind Sociopath. Turning on the speaker he finally caught sight of her. The white mare moved out of the shadow walking toward him on her back hooves. “My patience wears thin, colt. Why has a second intruder entered my realm.” Sociopath did not move, and, instead, flexed a foreleg, causing thorns to begin erupting throughout the maze towards the white mare. The cracking of these sharp shards echoing ever louder the closer they got to her. “Interesting trick. Perhaps there is more to you then I thought.” The thorns pierced her skin as she walked forward, if they hurt at all the mare didn’t show it. Stopping in front of him, she surprised the stallion by kissing his forehead. “You pass, colt. Few dare to raise a hoof against Echidna.” The stallion frowned and threw a jab at her throat, pushing her back, as she laughed. “And few dare touch me. You are lucky to be one of the individuals sought for by the Insanity. I have questions for you, but I will be brief. If you pass, you’ll be greeted by another herald of the Insanity.” “How about a change of scenery first?” With a flash, the labyrinth disappeared and was replaced by a castle dungeon. Each of the cells were made of a heavy steel construction with only a tiny slot for food. “What answers do you require,colt.” she said,walking over to one of the cell doors, nonchalantly. “I don’t care.” Sociopath continued to grimace as he kicked one of the steel walls down. ”Ready for your questions?” “Of course. I’d warn you about damaging my dungeon. You’ve hardly seen the extent of my powers...” “Because you think I’ve shown you mine? First question: What is your name?” Starting to chuckle Echidna looked at Sociopath. “It appears you forget easily, colt. My name is Echidna.” “Indeed I have, foal. How many have you killed? It would amuse me to no end. What have you killed...twelve?” Sociopath gave an evil chuckle. “There are countless dead from all the years of my life. Such a young colt that only knows of King Solstice’s children. Your memories do tell of princess Celestia and Luna... have you even defeated either of them yet?” “Not currently, for the Illogic prevents me from doing so.” Sociopath’s boiling anger began to melt the floors around him as seething hot thorns began to grow through them slowly. “However, I am currently seeking somepony more powerful than them. If I can just find her...” Chuckling into her hoof, Echidna leaned against one of the walls, before opening the cell door next to her. Hanging in chains was an unconscious Luna. “Maybe you need me more then whoever ‘she’ is.” “Ha! That is not MY Luna. I take no interest in other worlds. However, this ‘she’ is much more powerful than you.” Sociopath stuck a hoof out at the mare.”There are things that even chaos should fear, but I am not one of them. I hunt her for...personal reasons.” he noticed Echidna cringe at these words, “Next question, what is your backstory?” “Looking for a special somepony? How droll. I wonder if the Luna you refer to is still in touch with Nightmare Moon’s power and mind, colt. About me... well I’ve been in Equestria for as long as there has been an Equestria. Wars and disharmony brought me into being. I recently awakened when that damned Solstice’s seals weakened.” Raising one of her forelegs the faint outlines of runes could be made out. “My only joy is that he, his wife, Eclipse, and most of their comrade gave their life just to create the seal. I’ve been planning to take over Equestriaagain since my awakening.” “Hah! You misunderstand me. I attempt to kill her. Tis only that simple. And as for your age, it pales in hers. She belongs to a realm that has existed since the first slumber. It is not a power to fool with. If only you killed this ‘Solstice’. Tsktsk. Now, I suppose you do not have any who resemble you? A same origin? Perhaps?” “The possibility of another is laughable. Solstice’s comrades and his life were needed to simply seal me. There are none left that can defeat me in sheer power.” “The one who calls for you is certainly superior, but if you join, you are certain to become a herald, as detestable as that is. However, you will learn to stay in line and obey the Insanity. You will also learn to attack our rivals whenever they are present. They belong to...another world.” Sociopath had been walking from side to side, occasionally looking back at Luna, contemplating the many possible ways he could kill his own. Following his gaze, Echidna’s form flickered for a brief second. Her body took on a macabre appearance of scarred flesh bearing various colour of flesh and a skinless muzzle. With a sickening noise she pressed a hoof into her chest and with a crack pulled out a rib before returning to her white form. “Take this as my agreement. When I’m needed, simply snap it and I’ll appear. Maybe meeting this ruler of Insanity with be beneficial.” she said with a shrug “There is no ‘ruler’, foolish foal. The one who asked for you is another herald, like me. He is a friend, and, as he is occupied with another world, he asked me to recruit you on his behalf. Just know one thing: You may be able to reverse your pain to pleasure, but in that world, your pain equals pain. You must feel pain to obtain this power. If you do not feel pain, you do not obtain the power.” “We’ll see about that in due time. You can tell him that the Impaler has completed his job well.” she flashed a knowing smile at Sociopath. “Might want to mention I don’t babysit inadequate colts either.” “You best not soil yourself when he arrives.” the green stallion summoned more thorns from the ground which converged upon each other and spread apart near the center, revealing the World of Insanity.”Or else I shall kill you.” he said before disappearing into the portal. Feeling incredibly content her left eye changed colors into a familiar green eye with a triangle pupil. “If they’re half as aware as you, they’ll be dead.” She said, noticing Luna’s eyes flutter open.