It is currently night time, and all the workers asleep I assume. So all I have to do is let Sky Song and her friend out, and they’ll help me get out of this factory. Easy right…? Oh who am I kidding? Things are almost never easy! There are probably workers out there keeping guard of the Pegasi chained up! If there is, I’ll have to distract them somehow. I exit my room as quiet as possible, but as I turned to the direction of the Pegasi…
“And just where are you going at this hour?” Atmosphere said behind me.
“Ah!” I exclaimed turning to him. “I was just, going to find something to eat… is all.” Atmosphere just stared at me for a few seconds. “I mean, come on, humans eat too you know.”
“Alright, I think I’ll join you then.” He said walking to my side. “I’m feeling pretty hungry myself actually.”
Great… now what do I do? “Hey, I’ve been wondering, wouldn’t be a good idea to have somepony keep guard of the captive Pegasi?”
“There’s really no need.” He said walking with me. “Those shackles are impossible to break. The only way for them to escape, is if they had the key.”
“I see…”
“Why, is there something on your mind?”
God I can’t stop lying… “Well that one Pegasus that was trying to break free, I was just unsure if you could actually trust her by herself.”
“Believe me, there is nothing to worry about, Josh.” He said with a grin. “The fate of these Pegasi is sealed. Like the saying goes: In the Rainbow Factory, not a single soul gets through.”
Oh fuck that song… “Interesting saying…” I said rubbing the back of my head.
“Rainbow thinks the saying should be changed, but for some reason, she never got to it.” He said rolling his eyes
“Hey, where is Rainbow Dash anyway?”
“Oh, she doesn’t stay here. She’s one of the very few that are allowed to leave.” Atmosphere sighed. “I sometimes wish that I was given that privilege.” For some reason he stopped and turned the other way. “I should really get some rest… I’ve lost my appetite.”
“Oh well then…” I paused “See you in the morning then.”
“Same to you.” He said walking off… hanging his head down?
That’s weird… Why would someone who’s killed ponies for most of their lives feel sad now? Does he miss his home or something? I thought to myself for a moment. Maybe it isn’t just the failed Pegasi that need saving… I decide to let the thought go for a moment and continue walking to the direction of the Pegasi. Soon enough, I saw Sky Song and Star Shine holding each other, both in tears.
“D…Do you really think that he can get us out of this place?” Star whispered to Star.
“He Pinkie promised that he would help us get out.” Sky started. “And you know you can’t break a Pinkie Promise.”
“You know, I’m still trying to figure out the importance of a ‘Pinkie promise.’” I whispered walking up to them.
“You actually came…!” Sky Song whispered in an excited tone. “You have the key, right?”
“Yeah, right here.” I said pulling the key out. I then unlocked their shackles and was immediately tackle hugged by the two fillies. “Easy…!” I whispered.
“I’m sorry; this just means so much to us…!” Sky Song whispered again in an excited tone, then hugged me again. “And thank you… thank you so much for saving my friend’s life…”
“Hey, don’t worry about it. I just couldn’t watch that again… ugh…” I said as I felt a shiver go down my spine.
“See?” Sky said turning to Star. “I told you, he wouldn’t break his promise.”
“Let’s not get our hopes up yet. We still need to get out of here.” I started. “You know the way out, right?”
“Well yes but-…” Sky was interrupted.
“Good then let’s go.” I said about to walk off.
“Wait.” Star said “What about the others?” she asked pointing at the other imprisoned Pegasi.
“Look, we can’t save everyone, Star. The more we bring along, the more likely we are to get caught.”
“But… but…” Star sputtered.
“Look Star,” Sky said putting a hoof on her. “I feel really bad about leaving them, but Josh is right. We can’t risk it.”
“Good.” I started “Now lead the way.”
With that we wandered the factory, hoping to find an exit. Luckily, Dr. Atmosphere was truthful when he said he was going to get some rest. But the look he had… I’m not sure if he really wants all of this, of if he’s just afraid of getting caught by Rainbow Dash. “Hang on, there’s something I have to do first.” Both fillies nodded a bit unsure though and followed me. I then made my way toward Dr. Atmosphere’s room.
“What the hay are we doing here??” Star Shine whispered.
“Relax, I know what I’m doing.” I whispered to them, “Just keep quiet, and stay hidden.” With that the two fillies walked a few steps away from the door, then I knocked.
“What is it??” Atmosphere exclaimed from behind the door.
“It’s Josh; I need to talk to you.” What the fuck am I getting myself into?
Atmosphere then opened the door. “Yes?”
“Look Atmosphere, be honest.” I started. “Do you really enjoy watching all of these Pegasi die?”
“Of course I do, why wouldn’t I?”
“Really? Do you really enjoy it, or are you just afraid you’ll be thrown in that machine yourself by Rainbow Dash?”
Atmosphere paused for a moment before he answered. “Okay, you’re right… I don’t actually enjoy this.” He said in a whisper. “But what do you expect me to do? I’ve been here for so long; I couldn’t possibly show my face in Cloudsdale.”
“Then why don’t we all go to Ponyville?” Sky Song spoke up walking towards us while Star Shine tried pulling her back. “I’m sure you could find a home there.”
Atmosphere looked at them, then back to me in shock. “Have you lost your mind?? Do you have any idea what Rainbow Dash would do if she found out you freed those two??”
“I don’t care, I made a promise to them. Now are you willing to help us or not?” I said holding my hand out.
Atmosphere was silent for a moment. I really hope I didn’t make a mistake here… But thankfully he nodded his head “Alright, I’m in…” he said shaking my hand. “I’ve seen innocent blood fall for far too long…”
With that we all made out way to thee exit. Atmosphere basically led the way, and thankfully, there were no workers up and about. But just as we were about to exit the factory… An alarm went off. Fuck!! I knew it was too easy! “Now what do we do??”
“Hold on to me.” Atmosphere said spreading his wings.
“I don’t think that’s such a good idea-…” I was interrupted.
“Just do it!”
With that I grabbed Atmosphere and we flew out away from that factory, with the two fillies following. I wasn’t sure just how Atmosphere was able to carry me, but I didn’t really care at the time. “Do you know where you’re even going?”
“I do,” Sky Song said. “Just follow me.” With that we flew down to a lower altitude to avoid being seen by the Factory workers. “If I’m Right, we should be in Ponyville soon.”
“And when we get there, we can warn everypony about what we saw, and why Pegasi have been going missing.” Star Shine continued.
“I don’t think that’s such a good idea…” Atmosphere said. “If word gets out, Rainbow Dash will find out it was us for sure.”
“So what?” I said. “We’re out of the factory, it’s not like she’ll be able to do anything. If she did, her friends would probably think differently of her."
“Her friends…?” Atmosphere asked a little surprised.
“Yeah she has like… five friends in Pony town…”
“Ponyville…” Sky Song corrected.
“Right, sorry…”
“Well then if that’s the case.” Atmosphere said picking up speed. “What are we waiting for?”
With that, we all picked up speed toward Ponyville and eventually landed next to a strange building that looked like it was made of sweets. Oh god… that pink one’s house.
Me and Atmosphere looked over at Sky Song and Star Shine, who were hugging, happily crying. To my surprise I saw a smile on Atmosphere’s face. “It feel’s good to smell fresh air again…” he sighed happily.
“Thank you, thank you!!” Both fillies ran up to me and hugged me, crying.
“Hey, I made a promise, remember?” I said with a grin on my face. “I wasn’t going to break it, even if you are ponies…”
Both Sky Song and Star Shine looked at me confused. “Do you have something against ponies or something?” Star Shine asked.
“No, no!” I started, “Well, it’s hard to explain… but trust me, I have nothing against you, personally.”
“Alright…” Star Shine said as she and Sky song extended their wings to fly. “Thanks again for saving us…” With that, they flew off to God knows where…
“And I have to thank you as well…” Atmosphere spoke up. “I was miserable in that factory, but you helped me realize the truth.” He then hung his head down. “But Rainbow Dash…”
“We’ll figure out something when we cross that bridge.” I said interrupting him. “Just go get some rest somewhere.” Then I looked at his clothes… his blood covered clothes. “You might wanna take that off first… peop-… ponies will probably freak out if they see that.”
“Yeah, good idea…” he said taking his factory clothes off. “Again, thank you for everything.” With that, Dr. Atmosphere also flew off.
Phew… glad that’s over. Now time for me to-… Wait… this is still pony world… FUCK! How am I supposed to get back to Earth!?
“Um… hello?” a voice said from behind me. I turned and saw that purple unicorn from the show. And things just keep getting better…