> Persony - Unlocking the true you. > by Swiftlyscripted > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Prologue > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our story stars with our hero waking up in a strange room with dark blue lights and a mini bar next to her filled with AppleJack Daniels and other drinks. As she looks around she seen two ponies in front of her. "Well, well, well. It seems that we have a very special guess with an undeceive destiny" said a brownish looking pony with an hourglass for it's cutiemark. Our hero was a bit scared and confused on what was going on "My name is Doctor Hooves... It's an honor to make an acquaintance. This room you are in exist between dreams and reality, mind and matter. This is a room that those who agrees with us by a "contract" may enter. It may be the fate that awaits your future." Dr. Hooves explained. Our hero was trying to understand what the heck is going on. She was about to ask Dr. Hooves a question but he quickly started talking. "Where are my manners? I'm sorry, why don't you introduce yourself?" He asked Our hero nodded and said " M-My name is Twilight Sparkle." "That is a wonderful name Ms. Sparkle. Now let's see into your future." Dr. Hooves said Dr. Hooves went under his chair that he was sitting in and pulled out a mini hourglass with pure white white sand within it. "Do you believe in magic, Ms. Sparkle?" He asked The hourglass's sand inside became crystals. Nine purples crystals, that looks the same but feels some what different. "Each reading is done with the same crystals but every result will be different." He said Dr. Hooves chuckled as he signaled Twilight over to the hourglass. "Life itself follows the same principles, doesn't it?" He asked A crystal started shining and it showed a palace that is being attacked down with lightning and the top of it is falling off. "Well would you look at this? ... The palace in the upright position represents the immediate future. It looks like there will be a terrible catastrophe is imminent." He said Twilight was a bit worried about the crystal that showed part of her own future. But it made her wonder even more. "The crystal that will show the future beyond that is..." he started to say. A second crystal started to show an image. It was a crescent moon facing the left. "... The moon and it shows it's self in the upright position. THis image within the crystal represents "hesitation" and "Mystery" ... well that is quite indeed." he continued Twilight taught of the words "hesitation" and "mystery" due to the face she know it's two keep words and she should keep them in her mind. "What does that mean Doctor Hooves? She asked " Oh please, just call me Doctor" he said "Now it seems you'll encounter a misfortune at destination and a great mystery awaits. As the days go, you will enter into an agreement of some sort, after which you will return here." He told her Twilight nodded her head as she quickly understands the following statement. "However the coming year is a turning point in your destiny... If you don't solve this mystery your future will be forever lost." He said with a worried look on his face. Twilight face changed in an instant once she was choking on fear and shook from those words. "My future will be forever lost!? T-that doesn't sound good at all!" Twilight screamed "Relax miss Sparkle. It's my duty to provide assistance to our guest. To make sure you choose the right path." Dr. Hooves said He tapped the top of the hourglass and all nine of the crystals inside turned back into pure white sand. He puts the hourglass back under his seat and suddenly, his right ear flickered. "Oh, I almost forgot to introduce you to my assistant." Dr. Hooves said He points his hoof at another pony next to him on his right. It was a mare that had a gray coat and wore nothing but a bow tie as her only clothing. She had a cutiemark that was a purple music note. The mare slightly bows to Twilight as Dr. Hooves spoke. "This here is Octavia. She stays in this room as well." He said "It's a pleasure meeting you Ms. Sparkle. I am here to accompany you through out your journey. Octavia said. "It's nice to meet you too Ms. Octavia." Twilight answered back. Twilight looked around and noticed that more questions were unanswered. What journey will she face, what mystery will happen and what future will she incounter? Looking at the time Dr. Hooves noticed the time "Would you look at the time? We shall attend the details some other time." Twilight quickly looked up and screamed " Wait, there is still many questions unanswered that I need to ask." "I'm sorry Ms. Sparkle but it's time for you to start your journey. We'll meet again. But until then, farewell." He said as he waves his hoof in front of her eyes. Twilight was about to speak again but slowly she started closing off and went right to sleep. > Chapter 1 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight Sparkle slowly woke up on a train ride to her destination. She looked around and put her hoof on her head. "Ugh, what a strange dream. That room, that colt, that mare. It felt so weird... but it felt... so real" She said to herself. Twilight slowly closed her eyes again and try to relax for the rest of the train ride but while she had her eyes closed she saw glimpses of a mare, being attacked by somepony. Twilight quickly opened her eyes and let out a little gasp. A hour passed by and she was sitting there looking out the window. suddenly the announcements came on. "Ponyville is the next stop mares and gentlecolts. Ponyville is the next stop. If you are getting off the next stop, please move to the middle of the train." Twilight got her bag down and trotted to the middle of the train. Once it stopped she walked off it and noticed that she was the only one getting off at this stop. As she got out of the station she noticed a colt and a little filly there. "Hey, over here!" The colt called out Twilight walked over without any problems with her bag on her back, but a little confused. "Well, you're more beautiful here in front of me then in your photo." Said the colt She blushed and said "T-Thank you, I guess" "Welcome to Ponyville. I'm Shinin' Armor. I'll be looking after you. Reason why it's me is because I'm your mother's first foal. So that sums it all up." He said Twilight smiled and bowed to Shinin.'. She didn't remember she had an older brother because it's been so long. Maybe she was a little foal back then before he moves here. "It's nice to meet you Shinin'. " She said with a smile on her face still. Shinin chuckled at Twilight's greeting. "Heh, we've met before little sis. You don't remember but I use to change your diapers when mom needed help with you." Shinin said with a smile. The little filly behind Shinin' is trying to hide behind him but quickly and softly pushed her in front of him. "This here is my daughter" He said. "Come on Sweetie Bell. introduce yourself to your aunt" Sweetie Bell was a little shy and a scared to talk to Twilight. But she softly opened her mouth. "... 'lo" Sweetie Bell said in a low voice. She quickly blushed and started trotting behind her father again. Shinin' started chuckling again and said " Hey, hey what're you so shy for?" Sweetie Bell quickly lifts her hoof and hit him on his back. "Ow, hahaha. What was that for?" he asked She quickly went quite and her ears slowly went down. Shinin' looked at Twilight and smiled again. " Well, we should get going okay?" he asked "Yeah, right. Okay let's go" Twilight said "Alright, our ride is over there" Shinin said as he pointed his hoof over to a wagon. The three ponies trotted over to the wagon. A light blue pony with a cape on passed by twilight. Mistakingly, she bumped into her and picked up something with her magic. "... Hey..." The light blue pony said. Twilight turned around to the light blue pony. She quickly noticed that pony was holding a piece of paper in her hoof. " You dropped something" the pony said " Wow, I didn't notice I've dropped it. Thank you." Twilight said as she takes the piece of paper with her brother's address on it. "Whatever. All I did was pick it up. I didn't even have to do that." The pony said as she walks off. Twilight watched that pony leave, wondering if she'll ever see her again. "Hey Twilight! you alright?" Shinin' screamed out "Oh, it's nothing. I'm coming!" she replied. Twilight walked over to the wagon and got in it next to Sweetie Bell. She was still shy around Twilight. But she gave her a nice warm smile. As they are on the wagon, Twilight had time to think about her dream. What was that all about. Mysteries and futures and fates. It was confusing her a lot more then normally. The wagon was stopping at a fuel place. "We need to stop for a bit. The two that is pulling our wagon needs to fuel up and Sweetie here needs to use the bathroom" Said Shinin' "It's okay Shinin' I can take a break a bit anyway." Twilight replied The wagon stopped in front of the "Hay, eat and go" fuel station. A random pony came running out of the station to our wagon. "Welcome to the "Hay, eat and go" fueling station" He greeted us. Shinin' looked at Sweetie Bell and asked " Now are you sure you can go to the bathroom by yourself. I can ask Twilight to help you." Sweetie Bell looked back at Shinin' and softly nodded "Uh-huh" she said shyly Both Shinin' Armor and Sweetie Bell got out of the wagon. Shinin' told the random pony what kind of hay to give to the two ponies that's pulling the wagon. Sweetie asked where is the little fillies room. "Oh the rest room? It's in the back on your left. Do you want me to show you?" he asked "I know my lefts from my rights ... Geez ..." she replied as she runs off to the bathroom Twilight gets off the wagon and started listening to Shinin' and the random pony talk. "So are you three going on a trip or something?" the random pony asked Shinin' shook his head and replied " Not really, I just went to pick up my little sister from Manehattan" "Manehattan, huh...?" The random pony asked. "Hey, can you give those two normal hay? They need to fuel up" Shinin' asked "Right away!" The random pony answered "Hmm, maybe I should have a bit of a smoke while I wait too." Shinin' said to himself Shinin' Armor trotted away as he lights a cigarette on the other side of the road. The random pony trotted up and started talking to Twilight. "Hey are you in high school?" asked the random pony. Twilight was a bit confused on why did he asked that. "Does it surprise a city mare to see how little is out here?" he asked "Not really" Twilight answered back "Well, to be honest. There's so little to do. I'm sure you'll get bored fast. You'll either be hanging out with your friends or doing a part-time job" he replied The pony turned it's back then turned back around. "Speaking of which, we're looking for help right now." he said as he trots up to her. The pony trotted over to her with his hoof out. "Give it some thought alright? We don't care if you're a student." he said Twilight shook his hoof and noticed Sweetie Bell was coming back. The pony started trotting to a hat stack. "Sorry, I should get back to work." said the pony Twilight was kicking her hooves on the ground a bit when noticed Sweetie Bell was looking at her. Suddenly Twilight saw a light flash and started holding her head. Sweetie Bell trotted over to her. "... Are you okay" Asked Sweetie Bell. "Did you get motion sick?" "I'm alright." Twilight answered back. "But... you don't look too good." she replied. Twilight became more dizzy. She taught to herself that it might have been the long ride. Shinin' trots over noticing his sister looking ill. "Hey sis, you alright?" He asked "Oh, I'm alright just felt a little light headed. That's all." she replied as she smiled lightly. "Hey, it was a long trip so it's understandable." he replied Twilight looked at Sweetie Bell's worried face. "Maybe you should take a little troth around. Just tell me when you're ready to leave." suggested Shinin' "Okay, I'll do that." said Twilight Twilight started trotting around the shopping area. She noticed many shops were around. Along with a shrine with one half of it was the moon and the other side is the sun. As she was trotting around she noticed somepony near the "Hay, eat and go". It was that light blue pony again from before. She trotted over to the light blue pony. "Hey!" she called out "Hm... hello?" Have we met before?" the light blue pony asked " Yeah, we bumped into each other at the station. What were you doing there anyway?" Twilight asked "The station...? Oh, over there... no reason... I was just there... I really don't have anywhere to go." She said The light blue pony got quite so Twilight left her alone and went back to Shinin and Sweetie Bell to leave. > Chapter 2 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- As Twilight to Shinin and Sweetie Bell, she noticed the book store near the fueling station. She used her strong will power to step away from in. "Hey, sis you feeling alright enough to get back in the wagon?" Shinin' asked. "Yeah, I'm feeling better. Let's go" She replied with a smile on her face. "All right, let's hit the road then. Next stop, home!" he said as he leads them both to the wagon. They all hopped inside and started their way to the house. A few minutes has passed and the wagon stopped again. This time in front of a house with a purple motor scooter in front of it. Shinin' and Sweetie got out of the wagon and trotted inside the house. Twilight stopped to remember what it looks like and what's around it. Just to know where to go to every night. After she did that she slowly went inside the house and gave a little sigh. Later that night the three ponies were sitting at a small table that was between a sofa and a small television set. There was great food on the table for dinner and all enjoyed themselves. Before eating they all picked up their drinks and smiled. "All right you two, Let's have a toast" Shinin' said with a small glass of a carbonated drink. THe other two nodded, raised their glass and started to drink. They put their drinks down and Shinin' turned to his sister. "So... mom and dad are busy working somewhere in Equestria and they never told you. That must be rough. I mean, you're stuck with me and Sweetie for a year while mom and dad is doing something, somewhere." he said "It's alright." She replied. "I'm sure it's going to be bit fun." "Heh, well it's just me and Sweetie Bell here. So i'll be nice to have you around." he said "Really?" she asked "Yup, so as long as you're here sis. This is you're new home." he replied " Thanks, Shinin' ... for your kindness." she said "Hey, c'mon, there is no need to be so formal." he said with a chuckle. They both looked at Sweetie Bell and Shinin' was still chuckling "Look, you're making sweetie all tense." he said Sweetie Bell ears perked up and her head went down thinking she did something wrong. Shinin' felt bad. "Anyway,... let's eat." he said The two girls nodded but once they were about to take a bite, they heard something ringing. "Why the buck would somepony call at this time of night?" Shinin' said out loud Shinin' got up and trotted over to the larger table in the kitchen, picks it up and answers it. "... Shinin' speaking... mmhmm... Yeah? All right. I see... so where is it... okay... All right, Ill be right there. I guess I was right to pass on the Apple Jack Daniels tonight." Shinin's said on the phone. He hung up the phone and turned around. "Sorry girls, but I have something to take care of. Duty calls. Go ahead and eat without me." he told them Sweetie Bell got up and trotted up to him. "I don't know how late I'll be Sweetie Bell, will you help your aunt out? He asked "... Okay" she answered disappointedly Shinin' trotted outside the house and noticed it was raining outside. "Sweetie, it's raining! Did you bring in the laundry?!" he screamed out. "Yeah, I already brought it in!" she answered back. "All right, Well, I'm off." he said as he closed the door. Sweetie Bell sat back down in her seat and turned on the t.v. " -- for this week. Next, let's take a look at the breakdown of tomorrow's weather. With storm clouds moving in from the west, expect rain throughout the day in most areas." the t.v news said. Sweetie Bell nodded her head once due to her understanding the weather. She looked at Twilight and spoke to her. "... Let's eat." she said Twilight noticed that her and Sweetie Bell was alone. So break the quietness she tried to start up a conversation. "Hey Sweetie Bell, what does your dad do anyway?" She asked "Oh, he... investigates stuff. Like crimes senses... He's a detective" she replied. Twilight ears went up to hear that her older brother is a detective in Ponyville. Suddenly the news started speaking again. " And now for local news. Manehattan council secretary Big Macintosh is under fire for an alleged relationship with a mare reporter. His wife, school teacher Mrs. Cheerile, revealed to this station that she will likely purse damage. In response, Equestria Daily News has decided to cancel all of announcer Spit Fire's televised appearances. Until allegation of an affair with Mr. Macintosh are resolved, she'll remain off the air and out of public eye." it said Sweetie Bell looked like she was gonna fall asleep because of the news. "... Ugh, this is boring." she said as she changed the station Suddenly an ad for a very unique place came on. "At the Paatii, you'll never leave this place feeling unappreciated." it said. " Come one, come all and have some fun it's gonna be a ball!" it sang. " Come one, come all and have some fun it's gonna be a ball!" Sweetie Bell repeated. Twilight was shocked to hear this young filly, without a cutie mark. Thinking she should have one for singing, but she doesn't. Sweetie Bell just remembered that Twilight was there so she put her ears down and looked at her. "... A-Aren't you gonna eat Twilight?" she asked Twilight was smiling with a bit of sweat coming down and started eating. Once they were done eating Sweetie Bell picked up both of their dishes and brought them to the sink. " You need some help?" Twilight asked "No, I got it. Just go upstairs and finish unpacking." she replied. Twilight did what she said. She went upstairs to unpack the boxes that came in days before her arrival. It wasn't a lot of stuff, so she was done already. She had a mirror next to her desk which was filled with books. She didn't want to read them tonight because of the long train ride there, so she set up her bead and went straight to bed. > Chapter 3 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight woke up in a strange place. There was fog all over the place and the only thing she saw was a blow path. “I-is anyone there?” She asked, but there was no answer. She started trotting on the blue path, scared and wondering where is everypony or if anypony was there there at all. While she was trotting and wondering what was going on, she heard a voice she never heard before. “Do you want to know the truth?..” Twilight looked around and tried to find out where was it coming from. Her fear was strong but her dedicated mind of curiosity made her advance farther along the path. She trotted a few more feet when the voice suddenly spoke again. “If it’s the truth you want, you have to come and find me for it…” it said. By listening carefully, Twilight founded out where it was coming from and quickly ran towards the voice filled with questions and wonders. She quickly stopped as she encountered a large blue door with a weird pattern. From light blue to dark blue, till it reached the center. It made Twilight worry but that didn’t stop her. She placed her hoof on the door and it quickly opened, while it was opening she had a feeling someone, or something was on the other side. The Feeling she gotten was dark and scary. Finding a sword, she quickly grabbed it and went into a fighting stance. The Voice saw Twilight and started to chuckle. “So.. You’re the one pursuing me..?” the voice chuckled. “Try all you like, you’ll only fail.” Twilight got a bit upset and found a gain of sand in her pocket. It looked like a lightning bolt. She didn’t know what to do so, she quickly broke it with her hooves. It sounded like it was broken glass but out of nowhere, a bolt of lightning struck down, right in the same spot where the voice was. The Voice laughed at the attack the young mare threw at it. “It seems you can see through this think fog. I’m impressed.” The Voice said. Twilight noticed a figure in the fog and rand towards it rising the sword high and swinging down hitting something. She quickly stood there and looked at the figure. “This is some much great data you’re feeding me. This is some interesting information, indeed.” The voice said. “Let me try using that grain of sand again. Maybe that’ll do something.” Twilight said to herself. She pulled out another lightning like grain and crushed it creating and causing a struck of lightning to hit the figure hard.” “You think this is easy!? You must be joking.. If you want the truth then you’ll have to start looking and fast.” The voice said. Twilight focused on the words it has spoken, but what she didn’t notice is that more fog started to cover the area, She tried using another grain one last time to see what happened but it missed. It didn’t make a sound at all. The voice started talking again. “Every pony will see what they want to see but the fog only deepens…” Twilight ran towards where she thinks the voice is to swing at it, but it didn’t hit anything. “… Will we meet again, maybe in a different place? Oh, I can’t wait!” As the voice slowly faded away, Twilight started to get dizzy and lose consciousness. “N-no… I can’t go like this… W-Who are you..?” She said before she quickly hit the ground and closed her eyes.