//------------------------------// // My Choice - A letter to the House's leader // Story: Eq. Divided: Sky Dreamer's Journal // by PurpleFire18 //------------------------------// April 13th, 15 ATD They were right...something changed in me. Tricky Note did something to me. While I was unconscious I had only one dream, or rather, one nightmare. I would rather forget it, so I will not write it down. All I know is that I am going crazy, but aren't we all crazy in this world? Well, I'm suffering from insanity, while others seem to enjoy it. My "friends" left some things for me like they said, and if we really were friends then I'll have them with me. When I woke up today the medic in the room told me my friends had already left, and gave me my journal. I read everything, and I admit I was happy for a second to see that they cared about me. However, they were all right, whatever I choose I'll inevitably end up losing friends. I wish I could choose to remain neutral, but I can't...and I can't explain why either. I feel there is a laughter somewhere in my head, slowly driving me nuts. I have to choose a side or else it will drive me to join the Cult, and if I choose a side I won't have the temptation. House Moon and Star is out of the question. House Stormwing, pegasus military dominance, small in numbers but an elite army. House Everfree, expansion of the forest and destruction of the civilized world, great in numbers and beast-like in battle. House Earthborn, death to all unicorns and control of Equestria in the hands of earth ponies and pegasi, powerful and trained armies. House Whitegold, elitist and manipulative, very small in numbers but deceptive. The Cult of Laughter...they just want to make the world as crazy as they are, with those...things...making up their army. Truth be told, they are all bad, and if I asked myself before, I would not choose, but now...I believe there is one that may be the best choice. One that might let me avoid open conflict and give me a chance to keep my bonds with my friends mostly intact. I think I know what to do. I am leaving my journal here in Redheart's Refuge, and will tell the medics who treated me to keep it safe and only show it to the ponies who brought me here. My friends, forgive me...or else, it's best you stay out of my way... ------------------------------------- 15 ATD April 13th Dear Mistress Rarity: General Fancy Pants has allowed me to enter the Inner City and I have chosen to join House Whitegold's forces. You said I would need to prove my loyalty and usefulness before doing so, and I believe the General was right when he said I would not need to prove much. After all, I have been in the territories of all other Houses, and I have information that may be of use to you. I know quite the bit of vital information about House Moon and Star, and I can assure you it is reliable. You do not need to believe my words, you can simply take a look at the notes I included with this letter. I do not ask for wealth, which I already have, nor a place among the upper class of the House, that position suits only ponies such as you, Mistress. I simply ask to be recognized as an equal by the nobles of the Inner City. My loyalty belongs to House Whitegold and you, Mistress Rarity. Yours faithfully, Sky Dreamer