The Prince of Lies

Engano’s parts are all going to be in bold italics from now on and Bailen will just get italics when they talk in there head.

Internal Conflict

Bailen shot up from his bed, sweat dripping from his body and soaking his bed. His body was shaking uncontrollably. He tried to scream but his voice was stuck in his throat and wouldn’t come out. He tried to get out of bed but his body wouldn’t move. He could only sit there shaking with that name running through his mind over and over, Engano. Who was he, what was he, and was he telling the truth? This was all he could think about while sitting there.

After about two hours of sitting in silence Bailen had finally calmed down enough to get up. There was no way it was real, he told himself, I am me and no matter what that voice tells me I have to remember that. He repeated this to himself over and over as he walked up the stairs to the library. He saw Twilight sitting at her desk, reading a book and eating a daisy sandwich. She looked up when she heard the basement door close and got up to walk over to him.

“Bailen how was your night?” she asked curiously,” did you remember your dream last night, do you think it was the same one from before?”

I should tell her about the dream. Maybe she could shed some light on that other me, “I can’t remember what it was, but I didn’t wake up screaming so it must not have been the same dream,” wait why didn’t I say what I wanted!

Because I don’t want you to tell them. It wouldn’t help me.

Thats not for you to decide. This is my body, you’re just a voice.

Think that all you want, it won’t change my plans.

“Are you sure? you seem a little out of it,” he jumped a little at Twilight's voice, snapping him back to their conversation.

“I’m fine really, just a lot on my mind about these dreams,” He said trying to make sure he stayed in control of his own words.

“I’m sure we’ll find answers soon. How about we hook you up tonight to get readings on your dreams like we did when we started?”

Bailen could feel himself about to refuse Twilight but fought the control Engano seemed to have over him, “Lets try it.”

After our conversation Twilight left with spike, something about helping organize the next apple bucking season at Sweet Apple Acres. Bailen decided to look into some psychology books about hearing voices and multiple personalities, none of them helped. most cases of hearing voices weren’t as clear and precise as this voice, and multiple personality syndrome cases didn’t have the other personality as a voice and the subject didn’t have the awareness of the other personality that Bailen did. He was at a loss.

Sorry to disappoint but I’m no mental illness

“You have to be, the only explanation is that you’re a mental illness”

I already told you what I am, and once my power is all back, you won’t be anything but a name.

“Your explanation is nonsense there’s no wa....wait what do you mean once your power is back I won’t be anything,” Bailen said after the words he heard registered in his mind.

Oh did I say that, hehehe, guess I said a little more than I should.

“Tell me what you’re talking about!” yelled Bailen at Engano.

Hehe you don’t want to hear my explanations, they’re nonsense.

“Tell me what you’re gunna do NOW!” Bailen demanded to Engano. He could feel his anger building with more thoughts of his life not being his own. He waited for Engano’s response but he was met with silence, “Tell me!” but there was no response.

Bailen sat in silence for hours with no response from Engano. He decided to take a walk down to Sugar Cube Corner. He thought having something sweet to eat and seeing Pinkie Pies energetic attitude would make him feel better.

When he walked through the door he was greeted with the smell of fresh cakes and Pinkie walking out of the kitchen with tray of eleven cupcakes and a face covered in frosting.

“Hey Bailen, did you come here for a cupcake,” said Pinkie licking frosting from her face, “They’re fresh and really really yummy.”

“That sounds good Pinkie. How about a box of six,” said Bailen trying to give a smile.

“Okie dokie lokie,” Pinkie said as she boxed up six cupcakes and eating another one,” you feeling ok, you look down and you shouldn’t feel down since you have cupcakes now. Is it about that thing with your head.”

“Something Like that,” said Bailen as he took a bite of one the cupcakes; which actually was making him feel a bit better.

“Well I’m sure you’ll figure it out. You were always so depressed when you first got those dreams. I couldn’t even cheer you up when Twilight asked me to help you,” said Pinkie.

I had almost forgotten about that. I would give up and mope around for days after finding nothing out. I had gotten over that awhile ago tho, so why did I feel so depressed again.

You never did like finding out about what you really are.

After hours of silence Engano had finally said something, but it wasn’t a response to his question like Bailen had wanted.

Now must be the right time though because you haven’t started to forget everything this time.

What do you mean this time?

This isn’t the first time I’ve told you about what you are. You would get depressed and keep everyone away. Your friendships and trust where failing. So I went away for a bit more till the next time. You’re doing better than the last time. Hehe, have fun mulling that one over.

Wait, what do you mean? How many times have you started talking to me? What do you have to do with the friends I’ve made here?

“Answer me!” yelled out Bailen not realizing he was using his voice and not talking in his mind.

Pinkie jumped back and the sudden yell from Bailen, “AAAHHH! What’s wrong, what did you ask?” Pinkie panicked thinking something was wrong.

“Its nothing Pinkie don’t worry you didn’t do anything wrong. I was just yelling at myself,” said Bailen trying to calm Pinkie down.

“Oh...well ok. Where you yelling at yourself though. Was there something you wanted yourself to tell you?” asked Pinkie with a bit of a confused look on her face.

“Actually tha...not at all I was just a little out of it but these delicious cupcakes are making me feel alot better,” Thats not what I was gunna say!?

“Well thats good. If you ever feel bad again come by anytime for more,” said Pinkie smiling, “ you sure you feeling ok though?”

No I don’t!

“I’m feeling fine. I pinkie promise.”

Bailen left Sugar Cube Corner after saying goodbye to Pinkie. On the way home he started eating his cupcakes.

These are pretty good, until coming here I never got to try these.

Stop controlling my voice!

I’m just slowly taking back my body, the voice is the first thing I’m taking back. Have fun while you still exist.

You’re the one who will disappear, I’ll make sure of it.

You know with such a short life span you really are choosing a bad way to live it. Why not just not worry about me and do what you want. It’ll make things quicker. But don’t worry we can have a much more in depth conversation tonight, imagine the readings on Twilight’s machine. Hehehe, I’m actually looking forward to it.

Its something Bailen hadn't considered when he agreed to the testing. What would happen? What would the machine show? Most importantly, what did Engano have planned for their meeting tonight?