//------------------------------// // My Name Is Einna // Story: Pinkamena's Awakening: From Malice and Hate // by Kingsley //------------------------------// Chapter 3: My Name Is Einna Upon arriving at Twilight's Castle, Einna looked around for her house on both sides. "Einna!" Twilight called out, waving to her from a vacant house that was a few yards from Twilight's front door. "Over here!" Einna rushed back to where Twilight was, looking at her new house and smiling with delight. "Do you like it? I think it's one of the relatively new ones too!" Twilight exclaimed. "It's wonderful! I'm very grateful for it Twilight!" Einna expressed. "Can we go inside?" "Of course! Let's go!" Twilight encouraged, opening the door and walking inside together with Einna. "Wow! It's beautiful!" Einna exclaimed, running around the inside of her house and admiring everything. The house was fully furnished with above-standard furniture. There were multiple bedrooms on the second floor along with 2 bathrooms. The first floor consisted of a large living room, a kitchen, dining room, and a basement entrance. "This is amazing! There are so many rooms and it's so big!" "I'm glad you like it Einna! There's just one catch though however..." Twilight said. "A catch? W-What is it?" Einna said worriedly. "Well... like I said outside, this place is one of our newer models, so the taxes on it every month are a bit... high." Twilight explained. "Wait... Y-You mean I have to pay money every month to stay here or else... I'll get kicked out!?" Einna asked nervously. "B-But I don't even have any way to get more bits! That thing what's it called..." "A job." Hermaeus Mora said. "A job!" Einna announced. "Yea I don't... I don't have one of those..." "Don't worry Einna relax! You don't think I'd just throw you into some expensive house and let you fend for yourself did you?" Twilight reassured. "I'd hate myself if I did that to you Einna! You don't have to worry about your payments for one full year alright? I'll take care of it for you." "Twilight... you're doing so much for me and we just met... I can't thank you anymore then I already have..." Einna said very thankfully. "I promise I'll repay you somehow for everything you've done!" "Thank you Einna but you really don't have to, I'm just happy to help!" Twilight said, averting her eyes down to Einna's chest and looking at her mysterious brooch. "You know I didn't say anything about it before but... that's a very interesting accessory you have there! It's very pretty and alluring..." "O-Oh! So you noticed it heh heh... Yea, it was given to me by a close friend of mine b-back in Las Pegasus..." Einna explained. "It really... means a lot to me..." "I see... I've never seen any jewel like it around... it really seems to be one of a kind!" Twilight expressed. "...It's odd but... I feel a sense of calmness when I'm around you Einna..." "R-Really? Oh well... thanks heh... I'm glad that you feel that way!" Einna said happily. "Hey listen Twilight... I plan on going out and taking a look around town... not now though because I actually wanna get settled in first and all... but I'd like to ask a favor of you." "What is it Einna?" Twilight asked. "Well... I'd like to have a little get together if you don't mind!" Einna exclaimed, her cheeks puffing and turning red. "Y'know... with your friends and stuff... I'd like for you all to come here tonight so I could get to know all of you better..." "That sounds like a great idea Einna! I'm sure everyone will love to meet you!" Twilight exclaimed. "I'll just let you relax for a bit now and I'll come back in a few hours with everyone else!" "A-Alright Twilight! I'll get things set up here for when you all come!" Einna said happily. "Okay! I'll see you tonight Einna!" Twilight said, walking towards the door and exiting her house. "Are you sure you're alright with this? You're not exactly 100% when it comes to talking with others, let alone a large group." Hermaeus Mora said. "I just don't want you having a nervous breakdown when trying to make a first impression with her friends." "D-Don't worry Morie! I know I'm not the best at conversation yet... but the sooner I try to make friends with those whom I hurt the better..." Einna expressed. "It would probably make my life here a lot easier too heh heh..." "Did you just call me Morie?" Hermaeus Mora inquired. "...Yes... do you not like it?... I was just thinking and it crossed my mind and I thought it was kind of cute..." Einna said, puffing her cheeks. "I won't say it anymore if you don't like it d-don't worry!" "...You can continue to call me that if you want, it doesn't bother me..." Hermaeus Mora said. "Awesome! Come on Morie! Let's start getting things ready in the living room!" Einna squeed, excited to see Twilight and her friends for their get-together tonight. -A Few Hours Later- Einna waited patiently on the couch for Twilight and her friends, conversing with Hermaeus Mora in the meantime. It was already about 7:30 p.m. and it was relatively dark out. "They are coming r-right?" Einna questioned. "It's already pretty dark out... maybe something important came up." Einna looked at the clock and back at the door, thinking if she should still continue to wait for them. "What should I do Morie? Should I keep waiting or... or should I just go to bed or..." Einna asked. As Einna was questioning Hermaeus Mora, she heard faint chatting coming from outside and then shortly after she heard knocking on her door. "Hello! Einna! We're here!" Twilight shouted. "I think you should get the door." Hermaeus Mora suggested. "No kidding!" Einna said, running to the door and pulling herself together. "Alright Einna... you can do this!" Einna opened the door with the smile, and greeted Twilight and her friends. "H-Hi Twilight! I was starting to think that you weren't gonna show up because it was getting pretty late..." Einna revealed. "Sorry about that Einna, it was a little hectic getting everypony on such short notice. There were only 2 ponies who were unable to make it..." Twilight said. "But don't worry, I was able to get most of my friends here!" "I can see that heh heh... well why don't you all come inside and make yourselves at home? I wouldn't wanna keep you standing outside." Einna said, inviting all of them inside. Everyone went inside and proceeded to sit down in the living room, which was quite large and spacious with a warm fireplace in the front. "Why don't you all introduce yourselves to Einna?" Twilight suggested. "Alright, I'll go first!" Applejack insisted. "It's a pleasure to meet ya Einna! My name's Applejack and I run the farm around here called Sweet Apple Acres! I'd be more than happy to give you a tour of the place sometime!" "It's uh... it's nice to meet you Applejack! I'll be sure to take you up on that offer too!" Einna said, feeling a bit nervous. "My turn! My name's Rainbow Dash! I'm pretty much awesome in any way you can think of..." Rainbow Dash boasted. "If someone ever gives you trouble here though, just let me know and I'll make sure to put em in their place for ya!" "Oh wow... gee thanks Rainbow Dash... T-That means a lot!" Einna said. "I'm glad that there's someone who I know that'll help me out in case something like that happens..." "Oh pick me pick me!" Pinkie yelled. "Hi Einna! We've already met before in town but I'll just repeat myself! I'm Pinkie Pie and I work at the bakery here called Sugarcube Corner! I'm also the pony you wanna talk to in case you want any kind of party planned!" "I couldn't forget you Pinkie heh..." Einna said, sighing. "I'll be sure to come to you if I ever want to throw a... party." "Um... Hi Einna... my name's Fluttershy and um... I live on the far side of town in a cottage by the forest." Fluttershy explained shyly. "...I tend to just take care of the little wild critters that are around..." "That's really sweet of you Fluttershy... I'm sure you do a great job at it!" Einna complimented. "Maybe I'll come by and visit you sometime, if you don't mind that!" "Oh it's fine... I'm usually really shy around new ponies but... I feel sort of... safe with you." Fluttershy admitted, her cheeks turning red. "Yea, I didn't wanna say anything because I didn't wanna make things awkward... but you do seem to give off a real nice vibe Einna." Rainbow Dash said. "I don't know what it is... but I'm not complaining!" "T-Thanks girls... I don't know what it is but I'm really happy you feel that way!" Einna said, still a bit nervous. "I think it was my turn yes? Well Einna darling, it certainly is a pleasure to meet you!" Rarity said eloquently. "My name is Rarity. I run the Carousel Boutique here in Ponyville where I make an array of gorgeous outfits myself. Please stop by if you ever want to immerse yourself in them! I'm sure I could help you find something to your liking!" "Thanks Rarity! I probably will stop by sometime soon to see what you have!" Einna said. "That being said, I have to say I absolutely love that shawl of yours that you're wearing! Especially that exquisite brooch of yours that you're using to fasten it!" Rarity said excitedly. "I've honestly never seen anything like it!" "I know right? I said the same thing before when I first met her, it really must be one of a kind!" Twilight said. "She said it was given to her by a close friend of hers back in Las Pegasus." "You're from Las Pegasus!?" Rainbow Dash asked. "That's awesome! I've always thought about going there but I've never had the time too! What's it like?" "Oh um... well it's mostly a nightlife kind of city, what with the casinos and stuff. I-I lived there for a while but I sort of had a... problem? I'm not saying it's a bad place, it's really cool if you're into that sort of thing, but I just wanted to get away from that sort of thing heh heh..." Einna explained, scratching her head nervously. "Sounds like my kind of place! Don't know if I'll ever really actually go there, but it sure does sound interesting!" Rainbow Dash said enthusiastically. "I'm glad that it peaks your interest! Um... should I introduce myself now?" Einna questioned. "You don't have to if you want, I already told them everything you told me when we were coming here, I hope that's alright." Twilight said. "Oh yea it's fine! Thank you! I-I'm not very good with long explanations yet as you can probably tell heh heh... so thanks!" Einna said, as she took a big gulp. "But um... listen Twilight, there is something that's been really bugging me lately..." "What is it?" Twilight asked. "Well... back when we were in town today... you were telling me about all the unfortunate things that occurred here... I know you said you'd tell me about her when we were closer but... well it's just been on my mind is all..." Einna revealed. "Wait... is she talking about her Twilight? You told her?" Applejack asked. "It sorta slipped out when I was explaining our past to her..." Twilight said, looking back at Einna. "Why do you want to know so badly?" "...I just...do." Einna said. "I know it's sudden and all but... I just... want to know..." Twilight and her friends turned to look at Pinkie. She was staring at nothing with sad eyes. "Pinkie? Are you okay?" Fluttershy asked, rubbing her back. "...Yea... I'm fine... don't worry about me..." Pinkie said with a despondent tone. "...If you want to tell, then go ahead... I think it may be for the best that she knows..." "Are you sure Pinkie? We know how hard of a subject this is for you..." Rarity asked. "She deserves to know... it wouldn't be right to hide something like this from her..." Pinkie said, snuggling next to Fluttershy. Twilight looked back at Einna and took a deep breath. "...I guess now's a good as time as any." Twilight said, clearing her throat. "Are you ready Einna?" "Y-Yea... I'm ready..." Einna said, slightly shaking. "...It was a long time ago when it first started... Pinkie had been having some painful headaches for a few days, but we didn't think of it being anything really serious at the time. Unfortunately... one day... Pinkie went into shock and her body underwent a complete transformation... she turned into a dark, twisted version of... herself." Twilight explained. "It was an alter ego of hers that seemed to develop a mind of it's own... she called herself "Pinkamena"... and she almost brought complete destruction upon us..." Einna was silent. "Luckily, we were able to stop her before she did any irreversible damage and she willingly sealed herself back into Pinkie's mind.." Twilight continued. "For a while, we thought it was all over... but one day Pinkie came to me saying that she had been talking to Pinkamena, and how she had promised her she'd help her escape her mind and lead a normal life like the rest of us... We decided to give her one last chance and things were going fine for the most part..." Einna remained silent, her eyes beginning to tear a little. "We didn't really know how to free her... so I was going to ask Princess Luna if she knew anything on the subject. When I got there, I met Eternal Sleep, who I later learned was "The Embodiment of Death" and Princess Celestia and Luna's little sister. She helped us try and free her by taking us to a place called "The Apocrypha" in a black book that apparently contained all of the knowledge in the world." Twilight said. "When we got there though, Pinkamena was nowhere to be found, she was completely gone!... Hermaeus Mora, the thing that was in charge there, told me something before I left... I didn't know what it meant at first but then I realized he was giving me a hint! Pinkamena had escaped into the body of one of our friends, Lilith. She's... a demon and Eternal Sleep found her in the Castle Depths and has been watching over her up until this day, she's one of the ponies that couldn't make it today." "I... I see..." Einna said, slightly crying. "P-Please continue..." "If it's too much for you I can stop here! I don't want to make you cry or anything..." Twilight sympathized. "N-No no it's fine... really..." Einna said, wiping her face. "I want to hear... how it ends..." "...Alright then... after Eternal Sleep found her, she was furious and Pinkamena was on the verge of destabilizing. Rather than kill her, Eternal Sleep decided to seal her in The Apocrypha, where she would be kept prisoner by Hermaeus Mora there for the rest of her life... she didn't go without a fight though... me and my friends here all ended up in the hospital because Pinkamena used us as puppets to fend off Eternal Sleep and the others, all of us except for Pinkie..." Twilight said, nearing the conclusion of her story. "I don't know exactly what happened after we were used as puppets... but Pinkie told us that Eternal Sleep was successful and she sealed Pinkamena away, ignoring her pleas and cries for forgiveness... and now, here we are... that's the story Einna... now you know..." Einna continued to cry on the couch as she wiped the tears from her eyes. She got up shortly afterwards and walked closely towards Pinkie. "...E-Einna?" Pinkie said, her voice breaking. Einna got closer to Pinkie and embraced her. "...I'm sorry Pinkie... I'm so sorry!" Einna cried. "I'm sorry..." "W-Why are you apologizing? You don't have to apologize for anything silly..." Pinkie said, returning the hug. "...I do appreciate the hug though... thank you... Einna." Einna continued to hug Pinkie for a few minutes until she released her grip. "...Thank you Twilight... for sharing that with me... I'm sorry for completely killing the mood by having you tell that story but..." Einna apologized. "It's alright Einna, it's probably for the best that I told you now rather than later..." Twilight said, looking at the time. "That story took longer to tell than I expected, I didn't even notice it was that late." "If you all have to go then don't let me keep you! Again I'm sorry for having something like that brought up again... but I hope that in the time I'm here, I'll be able to become good friends with each and every one of you!" Einna exclaimed as she smiled. Twilight and her friends all agreed happily as they came together for a big group hug, with Einna being in the middle. Einna waved goodbye to all of them as they left her house and proceeded to go home. "Oh my gosh..." Einna said, taking a breath of relief as she jumped onto the couch. "That... that was unbelievable! I can't believe I actually made it through something like that..." "How did it feel? Hearing your entire life retold to you by those whom you previously hurt." Hermaeus Mora asked. "I can imagine it wasn't easy." "I bursted into tears and cried in Pinkie's arms Morie, what do you think?" Einna said. "Point taken." Hermaeus Mora said. "In any case, everything seemed to have went smoothly. You've gotten on good terms with most of her friends and it should be much easier for you here with their assistance." "Yea... you're right about that Morie... but I think we'll save all that for tomorrow..." Einna said, yawning and walking upstairs. "I'm actually feeling tired for the very first time... so I think I'll just head on up to bed now... wake me up in the morning would you Morie?..." "I'll try not to forget..." Hermaeus Mora said, chuckling.