Twilight felt as if her body was being thrown about in some current. The only thing that seemed to exist at the moment was herself and the pure darkness surrounding her. She felt queasy, her nausea growing in her gut until the young mare thought she would hurl.
Suddenly, a light penetrated the darkness. Twilight looked towards the brilliant light and saw a faint silhouette of a key. Desperate, Twilight reached for it with her hoof. When the lavender mare reached the key, her vision was assaulted by a blinding light.
The light faded as a familiar voice penetrated the silence.
"Welcome to the Velvet Room."
Twilight's full vision came back to her, revealing Margarette and Igor sitting opposite her once again. This time, Twilight observed the room more closely. It was obvious she was in some kind of stable or holding pen of a barn. Albeit a very classy and well decorated stable.
Interrupting her musings, Igor spoke once more. "It seems you have stumbled upon the mystery as foretold and awakened to your power. Splendid!" Twilight was lost. She had no idea who these humans were or why they spoke as if they knew what was happening to her. "Now," Igor began, "We can help you hone this power. However, as mentioned earlier, you must agree to be bound by a contract."
As Igor finished, a piece of paper materialized on the table in front of Twilight. It read "I, Sign Here, agree to accept the responsibilities of my actions and chooseth this fate of mine own free will."
For the first time, Twilight noticed the pen resting on the table beside her. Taking it up with her hoof, Twilight signed her name on the contract. As soon as she was done signing, Igor snapped his fingers, making the pen and paper disappear.
"Now that that's out of the way," Igor began, "let's discuss your power."
Twilight leaned in, eager to hear whatever this Igor person could explain.
"You have awakened to an ability called 'Persona'. Igor explained. "Think of it like a facade of determination you wear to overcome life's obstacles. However you have the most unique ability, known as the 'Wild Card'. You, along with a select few others are capable of harnessing the bonds you have formed with those close to you to summon multiple Personas."
Margarette stood up holding a book. "You are most unusual case, even without taking into account your species." She explained. "Where as the last two wild cards we hosted developed their bonds after coming to us, you already have forged a great number of bonds."
"Indeed." Igor said. "Your heart is ready to accept the power of Persona, but your mind is too fragile at the moment to house your full potential. We cannot in good conscious allow you to utilize all the Personas you have awakened to right now, for fear of your psyche being damaged beyond repair. We can, however, give you these three in addition to Hecate."
Igor spread his arms and concentrated hard. Visages of three figures appeared above him and Twilight recognized each one. Sunset Shimmer, Fluttershy and Maud Pie.
"The Magician, Priestess and Empress Arcana. Contained with in them are the Personas Siren, Diane, and Gaea respectively."
The three ethereal images condensed into card shapes which floated towards Twilight. As they got close to the mare, the three cards glowed a bright blue before fading away.
"Now that our job is done for the moment," Igor said. "it is time for you return to your reality. We shall be here within your mind should you ever need to call upon our assistance."
"Farewell" Margarette spoke politely.
With that, Twilight once again felt her mind slip into unconsciousness.