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// Pinkie Whispers 
// Story: Iron Hearts: Stray Shots and What Ifs? 
// by Hey its that Pony 
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In the fields of a rural rock farm, a tiny pink filly could not possibly be more content. Just a few hours ago she had witnessed a magnificent Rainboom that had sparked a very special light in her little heart. She had acted on that light and hosted her very first party with her Earth Pony family, bringing a great deal of joy and brightness to the normally stony atmosphere of the farm. When she had done so she had magically received her own special Cutie Mark upon her flank that would be with her forever, marking her as a premier party pony and a bringer of happiness.

She let out a contented sigh as she gazed at the sky. It was starting to cloud over as it usually did but now the clouds seemed to have a distinctly brighter tone through her eyes. She could not imagine any way this day could get better.

'...Oh my...and what might this be...?' said a whisper from nowhere.

Pinkie Pie drew in a gasping breath. "Oh my gosh! Whatwasthat? Whereareyou? Areyouinmyhead?" She turned herself every which way to find the source of the voice but failed.

'...Ho ho ho...what a delightful creature you are...tell me...what do you think the answers to your questions might be...?'

She sat back down and put a hoof to her chin in thought. "Hmm, well since I couldn't tell which direction you're coming from, then I guess that means you aren't an imaginary friend. So I guess that would mean you ARE a voice in my head." She suddenly perked up. *GASP* "Ohmygosh! I've never had a voice in my head before. This is great! My name's Pinkie Pie! Are you a good voice or a bad voice? I think one of my distant relatives hears bad voices but I wanna say that you're a good voice because you sound like you're funny."

A jolly echoing laughter filled the air around her for a few seconds before the next whispering response came.

'...Indeed little Pinkie Pie...I am very funny...In fact...I am one of the funniest beings in existence...!'

"You are? Wow, you must get invited to all the best parties!"

'...Oh yes Pinkie...the very best...do you like tricks Pinkie Pie...?'

"Are they fun tricks?"

'...Yes Pinkie...they are very fun tricks...would you like me to teach them to you...?'

Little Pinkie Pie jumped for joy, "I would love that Mr-" She brought her hooves to her mouth in a small shock. "Ohmygosh! I don't even know your name and I can't just call you Mr. Voice even though that would be kind of funny and we both enjoy funny things. So what is your name Mr. Voice?"

The voices laughter filled the air once more. This time a little louder and with a slightly more sinister tone but still pleasantly jolly nonetheless.

'...My name is Cegorach Pinkie Pie...and I think we are going to be very good friends for a very long time...'

Pinkie Pie's heart swelled with happiness. Her day had gotten even better!

"Yippie!"