Bugs, Fluff and Other Stuff

by Silent Whisper

An Honest Pony

The memories of the Elements were all we needed. They were the pillars of our forgotten Equestria, and we wouldn’t have made it through the dark earlier years without them. Without ponies who were Honest, how would we know where dissenters were plotting? Without ponies who were Generous, where would we find the materials to stake out the rebels? Without Loyalty, we’d have crumbled from vicious rumors long ago. Without Laughter, we wouldn’t be able to keep our heads high, even while witnessing the worst the world had to offer.

We have Kindness too, of course. Don’t you worry your pretty head, I didn’t forget that one. Kindness is the reason you’re still alive.

Sh, sh. Don’t struggle. You know, the sentries would’ve hurt you far worse. All your bones are still intact with us! Well, the important ones, anyway. Oh, don’t look at me like that. Maud knows how to break things in ways that’ll heal well enough for you to work. Bone’s a lot easier to snap than rocks, so I promise, she’s being really gentle with you.

I think we’re going to be good friends, you and I. You know where they’re hiding, don’t you? Come on, you can tell me. That’s what bestest besties are for, right?

Hey! Don’t spit at me! That’s not very nice. And here we’re being so Kind to you. Look, I didn’t want this either, okay? If you’d just told us where the nasty meanie-pants were hiding, we could have ended this right away! I’m offering you a chance to talk, a chance to breathe and relax and tell us the truth. Please, just take it? We both know it’s harder to breathe when most of your ribs are broken, and last I checked, Maud was getting a sledgehammer.

Stop it. Stop crying! Sun above, I know it hurts, but it’d hurt less if you’d just give me some information. Something to work with. The Church of Daylight would accept any sort of Honest answer from you at this point. Do you have names? Dates and times? We know about the strike they’re planning. We know they’ve been stealing supplies. Just be glad we’re the ones taking care of this, and not the guards. I’ve heard they have unicorns that can just rip the answers right out of your head!

What was that? Ooooh, that’s not very family-friendly. I hear Maud coming. Look, I’m really sorry you don’t want to tell us anything, but we know that you’re hiding something. I’ll come back later, when she takes a break next, and see if you want to talk then. Don’t worry, I’ve told her to make sure you still can! And then I’ll listen to all you have to say.

No, no, she’s coming back right now. You can tell me later, alright?

You spat on me. You just opened your mouth and spat on me. What if you’re lying to me right now?

Oh, stop crying. Maud? Tell me when you’re done, okay? Maybe they’ll tell us the actual truth then, instead of just shouting anything on their mind. And don’t worry, I’ll be back soon. Well, soon for me. It’ll probably feel like a lot longer to you, but I’ll see you again before you know it! I Pinkie-promise.

And I’m an Honest pony, so you know I’ll keep my word.

Comments

[SIGAWESOME]

"That was certainly not a polite thing to say about my mother."

"Since we're talking about words and the definitions thereof, do you know what 'nemesis' means Mr Changeling? A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent. Personified in this case by an 'orrible little pony... me."

"Oh never fear. I abhor unnecessary violence and pain. This will only hurt a little... What follows next though, more so."

"It's no use arguing semantics. You've certainly made it necessary. Princess Flurry is quite cross. In fact, after your back-stabbing, you could say she is double-crossed."

"Oh hush. You may feel a slight stinging sensation in your elytra. Fortunately you'll be nowhere near them when this is over."