Chapters The Assistant: The Problem
I looked around the field that I was standing in. I could see in the distance the town where the problem was happening. I turned around to see a large forest that looked pretty abandoned and natural. I should investigate that later. I decided it was time to walk into town. Just then I realized I was the only humanoid on this planet. I will have to become invisible so I don't startle any of the inhabitants. I slowly became transparent and eventual disappeared.
It was time to see what the problem was in this dimension. I quickly ran towards the tiny town to see the six that were having problems. On my way in to the town, I saw a sign that said “Welcome To Pony-ville!”
I almost gagged at the idea of where I was.
I started to walk towards the circle of colorful ponies that were arguing with the violet coated one. I remember from when I wasn't like this that horses with horns are called Unicorns and ones with wings are called Pegasi. The ones with neither must just be normal then.
There were six ponies standing in a small sort of circle, surprisingly speaking English. The purple unicorn is the main attention though. She seemed furious at the other five for some reason. I have to get their names by reading their minds.
I started with the purple unicorn. She seemed to go by the name Twilight Sparkle. That name made me want to just give up hope for this problem, but that is something I cannot allow. She seemed agitated over the fact that her favorite book was missing.“This shouldn't take more than 10 minutes.” I think to myself over the idea of this stupid crisis.
I then read the mind of the one closest to Twilight. She went by Applejack. That name alone matched her mark. She seemed to be a farmer of apples, easily expressed by her name, mark, and thick accent of a hard working farmer.
Then there was a Pegasus hovering in the air not too far from Applejack. She went by Rainbow Dash. Her mark seemed to be harder to read, but I couldn't worry about that right now.
Down below her stood a regular pony. She was Pinkie Pie. That name easily matched her thick color of her coat. She had balloons as a mark and incredibly curly hair.
Next to her was a yellow Pegasus named Fluttershy. Her name matched the position she was currently in. A low crouch with a little fear in her eyes, obviously from Twilight’s yelling. Her mark was three butterflies. Her thing must have to do with nature.
And finally there was a very white Unicorn by the name of Rarity. She seemed regal and very posh. Her mark was strange. It was just three diamonds. I could figure out that it must have to do with fashion. Her hair was in a curly style and she looked like that type for a pony.
I could read each of their expressions like a book. Twilight's was obviously anger, due to the situation. Applejack's was one of disbelief from her friend’s accusation. The Rainbow one looked shocked at her friend’s actions. Pinkie was one of sadness, obviously from the anger showed towards her. Fluttershy was one of fear, scared of her friend's anger. Rarity was wearing an insulted expression. She was mad at the fact that her friend would yell at them for something so stupid.
I was so focused in their heads and faces that I didn't hear a word they said. I only saw as they all left one by one. Twilight was the first one to leave, in anger and frustration towards a hollowed out tree. I found that strange, but it must be some sort of important building. Then Applejack left, headed for a road that had a sign over it that reed, “To Apple Acres” clearly headed to her home. Then, Rainbow Dash went off in a huff towards a barely visible cloud house. With her speed, I can assume her mark represented her athletic speed. Pinkie Pie then went towards a gingerbread house in a sort of slumping walk. It must be a bakery of some sort. It must have something to do with the balloons on her back. Fluttershy ran towards the outer part of town with tears in her eyes. This almost made me feel sorry for the Pegasus, but I must stay on track with the job at hand. And last, Rarity left towards a giant house that looked to be some sort of clothing store, confirming my suspicion that she was some sort of fashionable pony.
“I must go talk to the one named Twilight Sparkle to see how I can assist.” I think to myself.
With that I headed into the direction of the Unicorns tree house.
The Assistant: Meeting Twilight
As I approached the tree house, being sure not to be detected by the ponies I pass, I can't help but remember my first time assisting someone who needed my help. It was back when I wasn't hired to keep things from going wrong...
It was just an ordinary day in New York City. The sky was clear, the people were busy, and I was happy. It was another day that I took advantage of because of the beautiful weather. I decided I would go to the park and fly my homemade kite. It was a bulky object that was a multitude of colors ranging from red to violet to yellow. I had entered a competition to see who could build the best kite in a week and fly it for the longest time. I was an expert at planning and designing, so naturally I won. I was walking into the main road of the park when out of the corner of my eye, I saw a kid. He was sitting on a bench crying. I assumed it had something to do with the broken kite next to him. I then walked over to see if that was why he was crying.
That was a long time ago, and I have faced much darker and dangerous challenges since then.
I finally arrive at my destination. I stand outside the front door of the Unicorns house. I have to think of how to get her to talk to me.“Hmm... I can't knock on the door since I am still invisible and don't want to attract attention.” “Perfect” , I think to myself as I walk over.
I decide I should look in to see what the Unicorn was doing. I take a peek inside to see a giant room full of all kinds of books.“This must be some sort of library” , I think to myself.“Is that what her mark means? Books?” “What is that? Some sort of reptile. Maybe dragon?” “So its name is Spike, and seems to be able to talk” “Have to get Twilight to come up here and talk to me, but how?” “Somepony?! Oh no.” , I thought as of course, I knew where this was going.
I have been asked many times who I am and where I came from. I figured if I never gave personal information like that away, others wouldn't get to close to me.
“He calls himself The Assistant!”, spike yelled back to Twilight.
The look on both of their faces was one of shock. I must have been a terrible sight for them. I stand a little over six feet or double their height, wearing my long black trench coat that reached down to my brown boots. My grey t-shirt was tucked into my black pants with a brown belt and weird looking buckle. My face heavily scarred as testament to my many years of getting cut. My face was of course too much for them to comprehend, my flat mouth under my bulging out nose. My eyes colored a shade that is mix of yellow and red. My hands, semingly familiar to Spikes, but with longer and more fingers. My hair was a mess that spiked up a little and in some parts just lay flat. That sight alone seemed to make Spike pass out.
Her face still in shock, Twilight began to speak.“I hope this doesn't take too long and I hope the boss isn't watching.”
Authors Note:Gytrash for proofreading the first three and future chapters for me :)
The Assistant: Meeting Applejack
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I asked Twilight to head over to Applejack's house. I could have became invisible and followed her, but I needed some time to think. All the questioning from the Unicorn made me think of when I started to do this and how I had questions. Questions that received little answer. The only thing the boss told me was that I wasn't supposed to die so early. I was only 34 when the incident occurred.
It was a cold winter night in New York. The kinda night that made you wish you were indoors. I was beyond that, for I was on my way to help the underprivileged kids at the church have a happy holiday. I was walking along the old, cracked sidewalks of the once great and beautiful city. The city was in a dire state of disrepair. There was a depression that caused many in New York to lose their jobs and have to live on the streets. When this happened, crime skyrocketed in the city. People bought guns and drugs with the last of their money in desperation to make some. Nice neighborhoods turned moss ridden, covered in tall grass and drug dealers on every corner. This was not the city I grew up in.
I was on my way to the church to donate some money for the orphans in the middle of winter. It was a cold day, so I decided it would be best if I put on my trench coat for the walk there. I saw no need to own a car in such a city like New York. It was much easier for me to walk there. As I walked, a man crept out of a dark alleyway. At first I didn't notice the man walking towards me. Then I heard a gun click and immediately looked over at him. He had dark brown hair that looks to have not been washed in weeks. Dirty clothes covered by a thick black coat. Pants that had more mud on them than his winter boots.
My arm started to twitch as I realize I have been doing it again. I have been thinking about the past once more.“I have to stop doing that.”
We walk toward large rows of apple trees. This must be their main product of the farm since it is the largest part and the talent of the farmer is apples and I guess other apple products. Me and Twilight just walk through the rows of trees looking for the orange pony. I see no sign as we look through the well spaced trees. Finally Twilight spots her doing what she said she was. Bucking trees till the apples fell off.
I approach the apple farmer doing what she probably does best, farm apples. As I look at her, I can't help but notice her expression. It was one of sadness and anger, and every time she bucked a tree, it would change slightly. She was upset from Twilight's action earlier. I hope I don't have to comfort her.“Element of honesty? What could that mean? I will have to inquire about that later.”
She was standing under a tree directly in front of me. The leaves around where I was standing started to blow up as I began to become visible. The same symbol appeared at my feet from earlier to signify where I was standing. Again, it slowly went all the way up my body until it disappeared over my head. The look on Applejack's face was one of surprise and fear of the tall bipedal creature in front of her. She quickly recovered with a shake of her head and realizing it wasn't polite to stare. Even though I am immortal, I still respected good manners. This Applejack was a well mannered work horse.
The Assistant: Meeting Fluttershy
Me, Applejack, and Twilight began to head to Fluttershy's house. Fluttershy seemed to live on the outskirts of town, near the forest I saw earlier. There was a path from Applejack's house to Fluttershy's and there were no other ponies that ever used it much. It was a perfect time to have a nice relaxing walk. That was until I remembered Twilight wanted me to answer her previous question.
“Wait, Assistant!”
“After that, I trained with the book ever since.” I say to Twilight and Applejack as I come back into the present time.
“Can you tell me why Pinkie has senses while she is getting Fluttershy?”, Twilight asked to break the silence.Pinkie sense is a form similar to mine, is that correct?”
Applejack had convinced Fluttershy to meet me and let Twilight apologize. I thought it would be best if Twilight talked to Fluttershy first, so I quickly got up and hid behind the tree.
I saw earlier that the Rainbow ones house was clear across the little town. I could not just walk through with the small group of three to there. I had to ask once again for them to go without me. It was hard to get the yellow Pegasus to leave my side, but she agreed quickly when I told her the consequences if she did not go with the others. This again left me alone only to think as I sit under the tree I was standing by earlier. I was meditating taking in the beautiful nature and color of this planet. The story I told of how I got my senses made me think of all the times I left my closes friends behind. Dante was one of the harder friends to leave. I was in their world for at least 30 years before it was time to part ways. It made me feel sick to see Dante age so much before my eyes. I met him when he was only 25. He had grown up so much and became a great warrior. I had to go and stop him from doing something stupid before he would die.
“Wait!”, I yelled to the young Dante.
That was a good time in my new job. It was before I realized how I would have to be leaving close friends behind. Now when I do my jobs, I make it priority number one to stay away from close friendship. I may be Immortal, but I have never learned to let go of those closest to me. Every friend I have left, every time I abandoned them left a permanent scar in my mind of how I will never see them again.
I snap outta my thought as I slowly open my eyes to see me staring up into the sky. I sigh as I see birds fly by and hear the sweet music emanating from them.
“Gee sir, how are you doing that!”
(Sorry about the short chapter Still need someone to proofread chapters 4, 5, and this one and future ones. I can only re-read and look over, but I need someone else to check for story errors and/or spelling errors. Thank you for reading :D)
The Assistant: Cutie Mark Crusaders
“Scootaloo! It's not nice to just run up to somepony and startle them like that!”
The Assistant: Meeting Rainbow Dash
I arrived to where Applejack, Fluttershy, and Twilight were. I look around to see no sight of any other ponies towards the road to town. I look back to see Applejack and Twilight looking up at the gigantic cloud house. I see Fluttershy knock on the door and open it up. She flew and and closed the door behind her.“They must have asked her to go talk to Rainbow the same way I asked Applejack to talk to Fluttershy.”
I look down at the faces of the ponies. Nothing but pure sorrow in there eyes of what I have told them. Losing friends and my home. All for nothing but more things to make me feel bad. They both jumped up and hugged me tightly. I was stunned by their actions of doing so. They both felt sorry for me, and so did I. Never again being able to make friends. Never stopping and always going. I have to try my best to keep my feeling locked up in this world, otherwise I might never leave.
They both loosened their grip and fell on all fours in front of me. The sorrow replaced by sadness as the Unicorn began to speak.
Rainbow Dashed peaked over the shoulder of the balcony door way to see me and the two looking up at her. She stared at me for a while before looking down at the other two. Fluttershy flew past her and landed near me with a smile on her face. She looked up at me and gave me the smile. I just look down at her and try not to just go DA'WWWW at the sight. I look back up at Rainbow who had lost her grim stare and was replaced with surprise. She must not have expected Fluttershy to just fly right to my side. With that, she flew down to ground level, but stayed in the air to keep eye contact with me.
The four ponies now looking over at me and wondering what now.
The Assistant: Meeting Rarity
At first, it was quiet as we saw Rainbow Dash and Applejack walk towards town. I thought I shouldn't just stand out in the open, so I looked around for a tree to sit under. I saw the perfect tree for me and the other two to sit under as we wait for them to get to Rarity's. I sit slowly, descending with my knees keeping place as I do so. I was finally met with the ground and breathed in slowly to take in the warm crisp air. The other two had sat down beside me to also take in the beautiful day. That was, until the yellow Pegasus began to speak again.
They were simple questions like why I wear clothes and why I only have hair on my head. The ponies called them manes from what she said. That sounded right for a horse. I always felt weird calling the hair on their heads “Hair.” Mostly they were questions about my species and how we lived. She seemed so innocent and kind. I looked over to Twilight as she asked the question. Twilight nodded to me as I knew she was thinking the same thing. I told Fluttershy that my species lived more technical from what I have seen so far on this planet then them. I told her about democracy and how it was changing the world. But even with ruling power so strong and with such smart people doing it, fights were just bound to happen. I left out the parts about the arms race and the brink of absolute chaos. That was how the world was when I left. I don't know what happened to it, or if it is even still out there. I will have to ask my boss if it is still standing.
When the excited little pony was done with her questions, she returned to her nervous, shy state and sat down on the right side of me. I look over to Twilight as I remember the questions I have.“Six friends meant to be prime examples of friendship?” “I hope they don't get the idea of adding me to their friends list...” “Oh great. Another dimension where there is a princess, let alone TWO and no king or queen around. Great.” “MOVE THE SUN!? She must be really powerful then!” “AND THEIR IMMORTAL!? I don't think I want to upset these princesses.”
My arm began to twitch to tell me they talked to Rarity and told her about me.
Rarity was in a state of shock, as was Rainbow Dash, but Applejack seemed more calm than the others. Rarity was looking over straight at me and I looked back. With a simple smile, I great myself in the most polite way I could think of in this situation. I look down and bow and greet myself for the white Unicorn.“Wow. Twilight was completely outta line earlier, and her friends were so easily forgiving. These truly are the prime examples of good friends.” “So that's five out of six down one to go.” “Earlier I saw that pony near tears when Twilight was done. She also had a look of guilt on her face.”
The Assistant: Meeting Pinkie Pie
“Are you sure it was Pinkie Pie who took the book?”, Twilight and the others asked me.“Hm... she is supposed to be the element of laughter, but she was sad when she was leaving the group. She could have just been upset over the argument, but that doesn't explain why she is the only one with a guilty expression.”
“Um.. Assistant? Why are you going out in the open with us?”, Twilight asked
As me and the others head out, we see a couple groups of ponies on our way to Pinkie's. They were just talking or walking around trying to get stuff done, when some started to notice me and the group headed to our destination. The groups all got quiet as they see me towering over the five in front leading the way. I could see that the close friends were getting nervous. I maintained my composure and not bating an eye to the curious ponies. I think that any sudden movements from me could scare them away. Some whispering started, but never full talking. Rainbow looked back at me nervously and whispered to me.
We arrived at the front of Pinkie's apparent house. It looked more like a bakery than a house. We walk in with me coming in last ducking under to get in through the door, to see what was inside. There was cake almost everywhere and sweets on a list over the counter. This defiantly was a bakery. A pony came out of the kitchen to greet her costumers.
I head up the stairs to a hallway of rooms. As I ascend, I become invisible so I don't startle the pink pony on my way up. I see about five doors in the hallway. I see another flight of stairs to what look to be another room. In there, I hear frantic noises and talking.“She must be some sort of party planner.”
I was glad that the friends finally got over this and the problem was solved. But something didn't seem quite right...
“Well? Are you going to fix the book?”
The Assistant: The Adventure Begins!
I was standing on the balcony of which I first encountered Twilight. I was looking up at the certainly beautiful night made from one of the princesses. Pinkie Pie perked up immediately after I fixed the book for her. Twilight was also happy. She said she could have fixed the book as well if Pinkie told her right away. She said something about learning to ask or tell someone what you did and if it was bad or not. Then Twilight said she needed to write a letter to Celestia about learning that. She must be studding something to do with friendship, but I was to busy thinking to ask. Me and the whole group except Pinkie started to walk back to the library to put the book back. Pinkie said she needed to get something ready for me. I didn't know she wanted to throw a party for me. Me and the five friends arrived to the library with a stunning surprise of a party already set up. I will never understand the physical impossibilities this pink one could manage.
The party was still going on inside the hollowed out tree house. I partied a little bit enjoying the music and tasting some of Pinkie's treats she had made for the party, again with a surprising speed that I could not even do. I decided I should go and see what a beautiful night on this planet looked like. As soon as I looked up, I was stunned with beauty. Stars all aligned and placed in what seemed to be mystic signs. The moons full glow and stunning shadows across it made me gasp. This princess Luna was simply ingenious with her nights. I will have to find the time to see if I can meet the royal sisters.
I could not focus on the real problem here on this planet. I have helped the six friends and fixed the book, but something was keeping me here in their dimension. Usually once I complete the job, I am able to go back to my sanctuary and meditate. Something was keeping me here. Something, or someone...
I hear the glass door behind me open and turn to the noise. Twilight walked through and smiled to greet me. I smile to show I am okay. I know she is smarter than that.“I need to talk to the boss. It is the only way to find out why I am still here...”
I start to meditate in the middle of the open fields finding the openness and gentle breeze of the wind calming and helped me concentrate. I focus on my sanctuary where it would be easiest to find him. I looked all over in my head for what seemed like hours before giving up. I decided to see if I could sense his unique energy near by. I clench my fists in my folded arms and intensify my thinking. I see no sign of his energy near by or far away.“I don't get it! He should be not this hard to find! Where is he!”
I am shocked at the sudden voice and fall to the ground again. I look around quickly to see my boss standing right behind me and looking down upon me. He stood at over seven feet tall and had a very deep noble voice. He wore a white cloak that surrounded his entire body. The only thing visible was his head. He had long flowing white hair and a beard to match. His face was one of absolute knowledge and experience with many ridges and brows. I quickly get up and bow at his presence. He replies with a simple nod.
I arrive back at the library where the friends were still partying strong. I just stared at the house before I entered through the front door, ducking to fit. The six ponies who were dancing stop as I enter.
(This is not the end. It is the beginning :D )
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The Assistant: The Cutie Mark Crusaders Return Pt.1
I can feel the morning sun as it rises on my face. I stayed my first night meditating on the deck of Twilight's library house. I feel that this spot has the perfect view of the night and day sky. It made me feel peaceful, but not at peace. I could only achieve that through whatever my boss meant by what he said. What did he mean by let go? I have been doing that for almost a millennium now. I sigh as I hear the flapping of wing above me. I could not tell who it was yet, but from the silence of the Pegasus, I guessed it was Fluttershy. I then heard a small squeak from the pony. Now I was certain it was the shy pony. Only she could produce such a cute noise. I almost died from it. I open my eyes to see the shy pony flying a little ways away from me. Almost three feet. She must want to talk to me.
Fluttershy did what she did best and became shy and frightened. She hid her face as she lowered herself to the balcony. She looked up a little to see me floating a little of the ground by a foot or two. She then began to speak.
Mental note: Young ponies = fillies.
“They came to my house this morning and asked me if I knew where you and if you could help them today. Can you?”
I look over the railing to see the faces of the three looking up at me. Instantly a smile lit up each of their faces.
The cutie mark crusaders were very energetic. They ran around town asking ponies if they needed any help. Some agreed to the help and others politely said no. I still got some blank stares from some ponies because of what and who I was. I ignored them and they quickly ignored me. The ponies who the cutie mark crusaders helped were very thankful for it. Unfortunately, the three didn't get there cutie marks in it. They were all disappointed about that, but what would they have expected? Anyone or anypony can help someone. That wasn't a special talent. They seemed sad about that for a little bit, but quickly regained their childlike attitudes. We sit at some sort of tree house they call there base of operations and continue to think.
(Thanks to yoaprh for proofreading :D)
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The Assistant: The Cutie Mark Crusaders Return Pt.2
(Thanks to yoaprh for proofreading :D)
I have been helping these fillies for almost five hours before it was time for them to return home. They have been doing the most random of activities to try and get their cutie mark, and, being disappointed every time, resolved to try again another day.
We arrived at Rarity's boutique to drop off Sweetie Belle. She waved farewell and walked into the shop. Me and the other two looked at each other. We smiled and continued to their homes, walking together under the setting sun. Another beauty of this planet to add to my ever-growing list. Applebloom still looked disappointed about the whole cutie mark thing when I last looked down to her. She was still looking disappointed as we walked down the road to Apple Acres. I look at her and asked her what was wrong. She looked up to me with a frown.
I dropped Applebloom off as the sun was got lower. I waved to her and she waved back as she ran into the big farm house. It was very reminiscent of my world and its large country farms. I remember growing up on my parents' farm. I worked hard and always helped when asked. I snapped myself out of it. I shouldn't think too much about my past life. I look over to Scootaloo and ask her where her house is.
“Whoa... what happened?”, Scootaloo said as we arrived in the middle of Ponyville.
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The Assistant: The Annoying and Bragging Trixie
It has been a week since I arrived here in Equestria. I have met most of the townsfolk including the mayor. The mayor of this tiny village seemed more demographic then I would have imagined. She looked more like a mayor of a city then a village. That didn't bother me. What did bother me was how I was going to see the princesses of this land. I cannot stay here long without their permission. At least that is the way I saw it.
I was still meditating on the balcony as usual when I began to think of how to see the princesses.“I don't want to just see them. I want to talk to them about how things are run around here. Maybe I should schedule an appointment? Do they do that here?”
In the library behind me, I can hear Twilight practicing magic with Spike. I look through the glass door to see Spike now with a mustache on his face.“Now what is the point of that spell!?” “Maybe Twilight can send a letter to them? That sounds right. She sis say she could send letters to Celestia. Maybe I can have her send a letter to schedule a meeting.”
I walk in as Twilight makes the mustache on Spike's face disappear. This seem to make the tiny dragon disappointed at the sudden change. He must have wanted to keep it. It was funny to see him so distraught over such a simple thing. Twilight then noticed I walked In the room and finished chuckling at Spike.
The Assistant would like to know if it was at all possible for you to meet him. I think he would like to ask some questions about you.”
Me, Twilight, and Spike are walking down the road toward some sort of restaurant. I don't need to eat anymore so I just walked along with them.
I was thinking so hard I didn't notice that Spike and Twilight weren't walking by my side anymore. I look around to see that Spike was nearly run over by two excited young colts. They look like they were in a rush to the middle of town. Was something special happening today?
I walked over to see them run in the direction again after putting Spike down.
I ran into the town the town square making sure not to arouse suspicion of my presence. I decided to watch the magical Unicorn from a distance then rather up close to the other ponies. An announcer then started.
Twilight and Spike came out of the crowd and almost right next to me. They seemed to be arguing over whether or not Twilight should showoff her magic. This seemed like a problem I could easily solve. I walked over to Twilight and Spike to help them with their dilemma.
Later that day, Me, Twilight, and Spike were walking back to the library.“I hope the princesses accept my offer for a meeting. I would really like to thank them.”
Later that night, Spike returned to the library from wherever he had gone. He seemed panicked about something as I immediately saw what it was. I see from my balcony a giant transparent blue bear like creature walk straight into the village. It was the size of a house and seemed to be raging through the city. I instantly got the “Kill the intruder” reaction, until I thought that might be a bad idea. Me killing something of that size would be impressive, but it might not be to the ponies. I am sure the ponies can think of something to do. I look back into the tree to see that Twilight and Spike are gone. They must have left to get rid of the giant bear like monster. I quickly realize that this monster might be an Ursa Major. Oh the irony of one deciding to visit today since there was a Unicorn who said she defeated one who was still here.
I can already see Trixie and the two colts from earlier already running. I turn around to see the Ursa Major about to steep on me. I quickly jump out of the way to see it crush the wagon. The Ursa Major quickly turns it's attention to me. All I could do was either fight it or run with the other three. I decided to run so I don't end up killing the thing by accident. I catch up the the two colts. They recognize me as The Assistant but Trixie didn't know what or who I was.“Must not kill, must not kill, must not kill...” , I remind myself so my secondary instincts don't kick in. This job has given me so many things to worry about, but I was afraid my biggest problem was about to show.
After all that trouble, Trixie left town, Twilight learned a lesson about friendship, and the two colts were punished by having to clean up the mess the Ursa made and were giving mustaches. That might have been the stupidest punishment ever, but it worked here for some reason. I am here, back on the balcony waiting for the reply of the princesses. I hope to get a response soon. That encounter with the Ursa almost made me go insane. I just hope nothing like that happens again. Next time, I might not be able to control my instincts...
The Assistant: Destines Way
The Assistant: Destines Way
I felt the sun on my face as I regain conciseness. Twilight's spell must have made the clouds disperse. The sun blinds me for a moment before my eyes correct themselves. I am shocked to see the sky. It no longer looked like the cartoon wolds. It was the one of my home planet. This made me shoot up from my laying position to find a shocking realization. I am home. Not just the dimension and planet, but the city. New York city. That combination of energy that I saved Rainbow from wasn't a physical explosion, but an explosion of time and space. This made me realize that I felt different. I felt a little younger. Almost by fifteen years. Great, now I feel 1046. Rainbow must have been here with me somewhere. You can't duck away from a time explosion. I look around to see if that was a fact. I see a rainbow tail sticking out from behind a tree. I quickly get up and walk over to the tree. I look around to see a shocking sight. It was Rainbow Dash, but something was wrong. She was now smaller. Smaller then the three cutie mark crusaders. She didn't have her cutie mark or any clue where she was. She ran around the tree to hide from me. She must have lost some of her memory from the time shift. I slowly knelt down to seem less frightening to the small Pegasus. She stopped shaking and looked back at me. I put on a smile to show her I meant no harm. At first she questioned my appearance with a gaze, but quickly got over it and ran over to my side. She huddled close to me to keep warm. I didn't notice at first, but it was cold here on my planet. I picked her up, but she tried to resist. She settled down long enough for me to place her in one of my trench coat pockets. It was big enough for her to fit and get comfortable before she huddled up and began to sleep. I don't know what to do, so I start walking.
This was my world and town, but it was not the same time. The time felt different, and I couldn't pick the exact year it was. I realized I could stop this from happening. From me becoming The Assistant. I walk along the side walk of a small neighborhood. It was a little before business crashed and people began to go mad. Most people had already done that though. It was inevitable. Crime in a world like this could never not exist. I walk down the small neighborhood. Most of the houses were empty, but some I did notice had families in them. I begin to think I shouldn't be here and decide I should leave. I concentrate all my energy back to Equestria. Something was wrong. I couldn't leave my home.“Why can't I leave? Am I supposed to be here? I am not meant to be anywhere! Or...” “Perfect.”
The Assistant: My Home Or My Job
I arrive back on Equestria to find the storm finally disappearing. It seemed impossible, but almost no time seemed to have passed since I left unintentionally with Rainbow Dash. I did know that most dimensions have different time zones that varied between one second to any other number. I will have to go back and find out the date and time and see how much time passes between my home world and this one. I see Twilight in the distance catching her breath from the crazy storm fight between her and the lightning. I run over to see if she was alright.
Twilight seemed dazed and could hardly stand. I put my hand on her head and quickly preform a recover spell. She shook her head before looking up to me.
It had been only about two minutes after I comforted Twilight that I thought I should see how big the time difference was. I let Twilight go home to tell the princess what happened so I could see. I teleport back to my home world.
I quickly notice changes in the world. For one it was night even though when I first arrived with filly Dash it was day. Secondly, it was much colder than before. Even if the morning may have been cold, it wouldn't result in such a chilly night. I just hope Dash wasn't hurt or anything. The last thing I wanted to do my entire life was tell Twilight some bad news. I look around the neighborhood I and Dash were earlier to find the box I placed her in. I can see it in the distance exactly where I put it. Suddenly, I notice the box was open!“Oh no...” “She couldn't have gone far! She must have been picked up by one of these house owners as a pet!”
Hours past as I looked up and down most of the streets and in the windows of most the houses.“Still no sign of Rainbow Dash! There's the last house within a mile! She must be here!” “Yes! She's alright!” “I think it is time to not be seen.” “So he knows Rainbow is smart enough to communicate huh?”
Back on Equestria, the time showed on the big clock tower was 5:30. I already knew it was May 7, 2014. I wait for a minute to pass before I go back to Dash. I still ponder over the man who she was with.“That man didn't even seemed shocked a little to have a small Pegasus just sitting at his window. Maybe he thought he was crazy?”
I arrive back in the yard of Rainbow Dash and the man. It was much darker than before and every houses lights were off. I sneak up to the house still invisible and look in. The house was buried in darkness. Luckily the clock still read out in a soft green glow. I read 1:07 A.M. Sunday September 18, 2011. I quickly did the math in my head.“Lets see. An average about six hours for every minute which equals about 365 days. So a year a day huh? She shouldn't be here to long then.”
I stop to find myself no longer in the city. I am back in Equestria. Half of me wonders how this happened while the other half already knows.“Boss...” “So that portal made by Twilight and the lighting made me and Rainbow go to my home planet. But she changed to a little filly while I stayed the same.” “The rift must have altered the interior time and space surrounding me and Dash. Maybe she has to stay there until she is back to her normal age?” “I hope...”
It was about an hour later as Twilight finally came back from wherever she had gone. I get up from my sitting position and head into the library. I see Twilight as she heads up the stairs.
“Dear Princess Celestia,
Rainbow Dash is going to be gone for a little bit. She might not be back for about...”
About ten minutes later, I sit on the balcony looking over the town when I notice a thing in the distance. It was a sparkly purple smoke that floating towards me. It continues and eventually comes to a halt in front of me. It then takes the shape of a parchment.“It must be from the princess, but to me?”
I would like you to come and meet me and my sister. We need to talk.
Hello peoplez! This next chapter may take a while to get out, but I promise it will be very good! I have to think about the timeline of the story and My Little Dashie and I have to read MLD a couple times over (poor me) so I can get it right. This is just one of many stories The Assistant is going to appear in. If you have an idea of a different fan fiction he can somehow appear in, that would be great. Thanks for reading!
The Assistant: My Little Dashie Part 1
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The letter seemed to be written with haste. The princess never sent me a letter. She usually sent them to Twilight. This letter was enough to make me know I should do as she asks and meet with them. I have met the princesses before, but I don't know how they will react to this whole mess with Rainbow Dash. I look in the library to see if Twilight was busy. She was studying some books on a small table with a piece of parchment next to the book, and a quill floating just above it. She always seemed busy with her studies and didn't need my help for that. I turn back to see the descending sun in the sky. It was headed right over the place where Canterlot Castle stays on the side of the mountain. It was almost as if the princess knew I was looking for an invitation to go. Without hesitation. I disappear and reappear in front of the large castle door.
It was a basic castle with few alterations to a simple kingdom. The bridge was starting to lower as I think about the last time I met the princesses. It was right after the Discord incident. I might never forget how he just seemed to not even try to defend himself. I could have easily snapped his neck or broke every bone in his head with a simple hit.
The bridge landing broke my train of thought as the bars guarding the actual door were being lifted. The door started to open and standing there were both princesses with a couple guards. I smile to show I meant no harm as always and kneel down to bow. I hear the two walk over the bridge and right next to me. She touches my shoulder with her horn to show honor in accepting my bow.
It has been about 23 hours since Rainbow was sent to my home world. I decided I should keep track of the time so I don't mess up what day or year it is there. I sit on the balcony, ready to go see Rainbow. I have to make sure I am not seen by the man, if she is still with him. I look back to see Twilight coming through the glass door.
I appear outside the house that Rainbow was being held in. I quickly blend into the environment so I don't get spotted by the man. I walk up and look inside the window. Inside, I see filly Rainbow coloring on a sheet of paper. She seemed to enjoy doing this. I look at the clock that still hangs over the doorway. It reads 5:14 P.M. Thursday, July 6, 2012. My time difference theory was correct. I look back down to see the man come through the doorway with a small salad.
Twilight was just leaving the balcony when I reappeared. She was shocked by my sudden appearance.
It was the next day. A total of 49 hours have passed in Equestria. It was time to see how she was doing. Twilight was sitting next to me reading some book on spells that dealt with teleportation. She was studying all she could to know about what happened with Rainbow.
I did the same things I did the other times. Become invisible and walk over to the house. I looked in to see Rainbow flying around in small circles and the man with a look of joy on his face. This must have been a new thing for Rainbow to be flying, and the man must be happy for her.“Daddy!?” “Uh oh...”
I decided to wait until day four to see how Rainbow was doing. I didn't want to seem to overprotective of her well being. I knew she was in good hands. But I fear these hands will be difficult to open once it is time to return her home. The same routine happened. I just waited til it was an official four days which would be 96 hours before I go and see how she is. Once the hour struck, I disappeared once again.
It was night time when I got there. The night seemed more peaceful then the others when I was living here. I walk over to the house and look in the window. The clock showed about 8:27 P.M. Tuesday, September 3, 2015. I see that there is a light down the hall. I can't see what is happening, so I take a risky measure. I teleport into the house quietly and sneak down the hall. The light was being played through a door at first door on the right. I walk over and peak inside to see Rainbow being tucked in by the man.
The days grew longer in Equestria. I didn't want to visit Rainbow for a while after last time. I sit on the balcony waiting for a time or for Twilight to ask me to go see if she is alright. It has been six days since I last went to check on Rainbow. The man who was taking care of Rainbow Dash seemed to know what he was doing. I have to see if anything big happened while I was gone. I again vanished and ended up back near the house.
I see the man drive by in the moving truck. I quickly run to catch up. I jump on the roof of the back container. The truck then continued down a long road out of town. I become invisible so I don't arouse suspension as to why a man is on top of a truck.
The truck came to a stop outside of a beautiful country house. Not a single house nearby for miles. A perfect place to house Rainbow Dash. The man then jumped out and ran to the back. Quickly he opened the back truck door.
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The Assistant: My Little Dashie Part 2 (Final)
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It is now almost time to pick up Rainbow Dash. I sit on the balcony, now on day fourteen or more specifically, hour 352 since the incident. The five friends decided they wanted to come and get Rainbow Dash with me. I couldn't persuade them to stay for the fear of their safety, but they were dedicated enough to cancel all their plans for tomorrow and stay the night at Twilight's. They should be fine as long as I keep them close. I stand up over the balcony looking at the night sky. The friends were inside sleeping to get ready for the trip. It shouldn't take to long. I think it would be best to check up on Rainbow and make sure she is okay. I look down and disappear from the balcony.
It was a beautiful day in the country where Rainbow lives with the man. The sky was a clear shade of blue with clouds that made the day brighter. I look across the small road that separated me and the house. I jumped behind a tree when I saw a car coming down the road. It was the man. He pulled into the driveway of the house and got out. He opened the back door and brought out a bag of groceries. He then proceeded to the door.“.... I have to tell him. I can't just take Rainbow back like this.”
Before my hand reached the door, Rainbow Dash flew out a window on the second floor with great speed. She had tears streaming from her face as she flew away. I am shocked and begin to question what is happening. I look over to a window that was open. I walk over and look in. Inside was the man picking up groceries that have been dropped on the floor. His eyes full of tears as he picks it up.“What the hell is going on!?” “So the MLPFIM dimension is based on a TV show from my world? Makes sense. Most dimensions are based off this one.”
I walked for hours looking around the country side for Rainbow. I ended up in a forest like area. If I didn't find her, she could be captured or killed because of what she looks like. I find a tree with a couple clouds over it. They were hanging lower than the others. Only about a hundred feet off the ground. It would be a perfect place for Rainbow to rest. I yell up to the clouds hopping for a response.
I end up back at the house where the man lives. I become invisible so I don't startle the man like before. I look in to see him just sitting in darkness. He was hunched over and crying. Rainbow must have meant a lot to him. I look around the room that he was in. It was hard to see the things, but some I could make out. There were pictures of him and Rainbow doing multiple things. One was Rainbow covered in water and soap. Another was Rainbow dressed as a dog. I couldn't help but laugh at that one. She looked angry and cute at the same time. The man then got up and walked towards the door. He opened the door and walked toward the road. He then continued down the road. I watch him slowly disappeared over the hill of the road. I couldn't do anymore to help him or Rainbow. I leave the world and appear back on the balcony.
I think for a little bit before I decide to check up on both the man and Rainbow.“Rainbow is angry at him for lying, and he is sad for Rainbow it is hard to think about. This kinda problem can solve itself, but I better make sure nothing bad happens.”
It was a cloudy day. There were signs of rain in the sky. I appear across the street from the house as I see the man walking away from it. He was headed toward the direction of Rainbow. I become invisible and ran ahead of him to see if Rainbow was alright.
There was the tree that seemed to stick out of sight. I looked over to it and saw a rainbow colored hair sticking out from behind. I walk over to it and see Rainbow sleeping on a branch. She looked so relaxed and cozy. Tears can still be seen on the side of her face. She was a mess. She had burrs and sticks in her mane. The man walked by and I looked over to him. He was looking down at the ground as he walked away from me and Rainbow. I look back up at Rainbow who was twitching a little bit. She must have been dreaming. It has been a while since I last dreamed. I see no point in sleeping if I never get tired. I always just wait. It gives me more time to focus and concentrate. Rainbow quickly kicked awake with heavy breath.
It was time. Time to put things back where they belong. Time to set things right. Celestia wanted to go with me and the group just in case any trouble would happen. Me and the others sit in the middle of the library main room. All six of them tapping their hooves impatiently.
The five friends were stumbling when we arrived. Celestia seemed unfazed from the quick way of travel. She just kept her same look. She looked at the world around her. She then spoke.“Please don't be to rough on the man.” , I think as they walk away.
Celestia knocked on the door. I still stood across the street watching them. The man took his time before he finally opened the door. He didn't seem to shocked to see the princess looking directly into his eyes. Either he has totally accepted his insanity, or he seemed to expect this day would come. He allowed Celestia to enter. He did look surprised as the other five entered. He was about to close the door but he quickly saw me. For about five seconds he just stared at me. I returned the favor with a blank look. I waved my hand in a “go on” motion to have him go in. He still looked at me, but while slowly closing the door.
I waited about ten minutes before I crossed the street to see what was happening. I approached the window that shone into the living room. Once I looked in, I immediately regretted it. Inside was Rainbow and the man in a tight embrace. They were crying on each other as were the others. After some exchanged words incoherent to me, they released and backed away from each other. Twilight began to walk towards Rainbow. Her horn was glowing. She must have been told to use the memory spell. The man looked worried as Twilight approached. He looked down and away from Rainbow
“Wait!”, Rainbow yelled.
“Rainbow Dash.”, Celestia started.”He cannot join you in our world much like how you cannot stay in his. This was all never meant to be, and the world around us was not made to house you. And yet... ”, She began to survey the room. A smile appearing on her face.
The man was in a deep sob as he looked away from all the ponies. He began to speak.“The best fifteen years of my life...”
I look up to the window to see Pinkie jumping up on the man for a hug. The man chuckled a little at the acts. He looked over to Rainbow as Pinkie descended. Rainbow was smiling as well. Twilight's horn began to glow again. Rainbow looked over and nodded as Twilight approached. I had to react quickly. I have to teleport them out as soon as Twilight's horn touched Rainbows head. It was the only way to insure that the problem was fixed. Twilight's horn came in contact with Rainbow's head. I made a bright flash in the middle of the room to make them unable to see. I opened the door and ran in. I quickly tagged all the ponies with my hand. With that, I teleport all of us out of there. I open my eyes to find something of a surprise. I am still in the living room of the man.
I look behind me to see him uncovering his eyes. His eyes shot open when he saw me.
I finally was able to teleport back to Equestria. I see the five friends hugging Rainbow Dash. Rainbow was still crying. She then noticed me standing a little ways away. She pushed the friends off her and trotted over to me.
Dear Dashie,
For fifteen years, you provided me with something I never thought I would have. A daughter. I was an empty shell of a person until you showed up. You gave me life and love. I never thought I could find my place in life. You helped me find which way to go. I just wanted you to know that I will never forget you. This note is made so you know that. Whatever you do, never forget your roots.
Your father always
Rainbow was now smiling. Her father still remembered everything. She jumped up and tackled me into a hug.
The Assistant: In My Restless Dreams...
(Thanks to Mikokittah for proofreading)
“Thanks for helping me today Assistant! I really appreciate it!”
Then out of the corner of my eye, I saw Pinkie. I looked over to see what she was doing. She was trotting which I immediately got worried about. The happy mare usually bounces around from place to place. She says it is just her way. She also didn't wear a smile like always. She had a tired grimace look and a blank stare. Her hair was straight and her eyes were the same from when I saw her in her bed. She also avoided eye contact with the ponies that passed her on her trot.
Out of nowhere, she looked up and began to run towards the library.“Hm... maybe I should watch her.”
A loud knocking then proceed on the door below. I look over the railing to see Pinkie there knocking. The door opened with a slight creak as an unseen Twilight answered it.
Me, Twilight, and Pinkie were inside around a small round table. Pinkie took a sip of her coffee she asked for. An odd drink for the sugar crazed pony. Twilight then began her questions.“Can't sleep... needs relief... tried some things already...”
“What exactly is it that happened to you Pinkie?”“What???”
Twilight looked back into the book and saw something that made her smile.
Twilight fell back away from Pinkie trying to forget the horrors. I just stood next to Pinkie and began to think.“Those dreams would have driven me to insanity a thousand years ago. Lucky for me that I have seen much worse.”
Then out of nowhere, I fell forward. An unforeseen force pushed me towards Pinkie's head. My head made contact as Twilight touched Pinkie with her glowing horn. My mind went completely black as I felt out of body. I felt like I was falling but something was gliding me down slowly. As Quickly as it happened, it ended. I find myself lying face up on the wood floor of the library. I lift my head to see Pinkie also getting up.“That hurt more than it should have...”
The Assistant: Silent Ponyville Part 1
(Thanks to Mikokittah for proofreading)Ponyville )
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“Are you okay Assistant?”
I walk over to see the item up close. She turns and hand it over to me to inspect. This thing looked very familiar. It had a dial that moved a needle over some numbers. There was another dial that didn't seem to do anything. Then I found a switch on the side. I flicked it. Some static started to quietly come through the small holes on the front. That's when it hit me.
Pinkie threw the saddle bag over her and tightened the strap. She place the lamp, note, and small radio in the bag. I went upstairs to see if any other ponies or Spike was here. I found no one upstairs, so I decided to look out over the balcony. I walked over to the glass door. I was shocked by what I saw outside.
There was a thick placement of fog right in front of the door. I couldn't see anything through it. I yanked on the handle of the door. It was locked tight.“Why is the balcony locked? And all this fog...”
The fog seemed to surround me and Pinkie as we walked. It let us see only about a couple meters ahead of us before cutting off into unknown territory. The way to Rainbows wasn't to far from the library. We both came to a stop when we saw a giant chasm. It split off the path to Rainbow's. The chasm went down for what looked like miles.
“Here's the map!”
“Assistant......”
The pain suddenly stopped. I open my eyes to see Pinkie Pie standing in front of me.
The Assistant: Silent Ponyville Part 2
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We made our way outside to the foggy town once again. The direction of Sugar Cube Corner wasn't that far away. It should only take a couple minutes to get there.
A small, crackling sound then began to emanate from Pinkies bag.
The thing lunged towards me. I stepped to the right just in time to see it fly by me. It meet nothing but air and ground as it landed face first next to Pinkie. Pinkie screamed and ran towards the direction of the bakery. I also saw no point in fighting such a slow creature and ran to catch up to Pinkie.
We stop as we meet face to face with the door to Sugar Cube Corner. Pinkie is the first to try the door. It opens with a small creak. Me and Pinkie are satisfied by this and walk in. We look around the dark room of the bakery.“Assistant... I need your help in the kitchen...”
The doors swing open as I inspect the kitchen of the bakery. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. The counters were covered with pots and pans. The smell of flour and other kinds of spices and such filled the air of the room. Even the table was clear as day. I walk in and look around the surfaces of the kitchen. I was feeling around the counter top and in the pans when my hand grazed over something. It didn't feel like a kitchen utensil or something used in a kitchen. I pulled it up and examined it. It was a small square flashlight. It looked like the one policemen carry in their shirt pockets. I test to see if the thing worked. To my surprise, it lit up brightly and I could finally see more of the room. I soon regretted it...
The rooms color was completely changed. The walls were covered with a red palate of fresh blood. The counter pots and pans were now full of rotten foods and what can only be described as the inner organs of other ponies. The smell was incredibly strong and pungent. I felt sick to the stomach at the sight of this. I ran towards the door. I was met with a newly put up wall.
There was a box now placed in the middle of the table. It was only about three inches big and wide. I slowly approach the table to see what was inside. The box had a small lid placed on it. I reached out with caution towards the box. My hand finally reached the box after what seemed like hours. I grasped the lid and slowly lifted up. I take a slow glance inside the box. It was a small folded up piece of paper. I became confused by this and questioned what was going on. I grab it and unfold it. I point the flashlight down to see what it says. The words confuse and terrify me. I know exactly what each one means. The three simple words, written in bright red.
The Assistant: Silent Ponyville Part 3
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My eyes shot open. I found myself lying face up at the bottom of the stairs. I feel the back of my head to see if I fell down. I find a small amount of moistness on the back of my head. I get up quickly realizing where I was. I looked over to the kitchen doors.“Did that really happen?”
My thoughts were interrupted by sounds of a heavy struggle upstairs.
A small top half of a white skinned filly was attached to her face. Pinkie was struggling to get it off. The filly finally lost it's grip and flew across the room. I was standing at the doorway watching as it flew past me. I look over to Pinkie who had a cut on her cheek. The radio was making loud screeching noises along with the half filly. Pinkie's eyes were locked on the filly. I look over as well.
The filly seemed to be blindfolded and in pain. It was pawing at the air furiously trying to get off its back. It turned over and tried to find where it was at. Its cry’s and screeching lowered in volume as it looked around. It turned its head straight to Pinkie faster then I could blink. Pinkie screamed in fear of the sudden targeting. The filly began to crawl madly fast towards Pinkie.
I prepared myself as soon as I saw it move. Once the filly was almost right next to me, I brought my foot as far back as I could. Once it got to my area of reach, I kicked my leg down at the filly as hard as I could. My foot made a sicking blow to the side of the filly and sent it flying towards the wall. It's landed head first against it leaving a large red mark were it hit. Its screeching immediately stopped, as did the radio.
I brought my foot back down to the ground. Pinkie was just staring at the dead body of the filly. She walked over and sat to see it up close. Her eyes began to get teary. She began to cry. I walked over and knelt down to her height.
Laughter and smiles of youth,
Pinkie tapped her chin In deep thought.
We both walk towards the schoolhouse, listening for signs of monster ponies with the help of the radio. Luckily, they seemed slow and didn't hear the static the radio gave off, so they were easy to avoid. The schoolhouse finally appeared in our eyesight. Pinkie and I ran over to the door of the small school. Pinkie tried the door and found it to be locked.
As we opened the door to the school, we were surprised by the interior. It was well lit unlike the other two places we went. We slowly walked in listening for any surprise attack. Pinkie looked around at the signs that lead to different classrooms. I was busy thinking about what might happen to me here. I never really liked going to school. Now with my current occupation, it seems like a waste of my life.
I enter the room to find nothing in it. Not even Pinkie was here anymore, even though I was sure she went in there.
A loud noise then came from the outside of the school. I look up from the paper to listen more closely. It seemed to be a siren. After being in Ponyville for as long as I was, I never heard this noise before. I looked back down at the paper to examine it more. I am stunned by what is there. The entire sentence I read changed. It now read, “Look Behind you!” I am reluctant to do as it says.
I raise my head and slowly turn. I am shocked at who I see, It was a familiar pair of dark red, blood shot eyes meeting mine. After all my many years of doing this, I was hoping I would never see him again. He smiled at my horror. He slowly opened his mouth to talk. His voice was extremely formal and dark.
The Assistant: Silent Ponyville Part 4
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“N-no... ho-how are yo-”
“You! How are you here and why do you have my body!”
He raised his hand to my face.
“It is simple.”
He holds the gun out to me. I quickly grab it so he doesn't try anything funny. I examine the gun closely. The clip was full and it was pretty light.
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The smoke cleared and my eyes lost their irritation. I lower my jacket and look around the room. It was dark, so I pulled out my new flashlight and turned it on. I was shocked at the sudden room. It was empty except for a couple chairs in the middle. The floor was entirely grated and the walls were covered with blood. Ponies were hanging in the corners rapped in some sort of cloth.
One time use only!
I quickly understand what this means and run over to the door. I quickly began my work on the door. I bring the ax back and strike the door heavily. The ax only goes in about half an inch before stopping. I try again. I raise it over and behind my head and quickly bring it forward towards the door. I hear a satisfying crack as the ax breaks through. I continue destroying the door, each swing making the hole larger.
Finally the hole I made was wide enough to fit through. I stick my head through to see outside. It was the same thing as inside the room. The blood covered walls with hanging ponies. The grated floor and dark area. I slip through the hole with the ax in hand. Once I got both feet on the floor, the ax dispersed into black ash in my hands.
I hear a loud commotion down the hall way mixed with my radio giving off a soft static sound.
I see the end of the hall with an open door. Inside I see Pinkie laying down and covering her face, while a tall pony wearing a black suit walking towards her. My radio intensifying as I get closer. I begin to yell at the monster.
The bullet hits him and he jolts forward before stopping. He turns towards me and starts walking. I begin to unload the clip into his head. The bullets hit him and immediately turned to ash once they made contact. I become incredibly irritated that the gun isn't working. I slip it back into my coat and ready for an attack.
The monster suddenly stops. I watch as he turns back to Pinkie. The sound of Pinkie and my radio dimming to a slight static. Then I hear the siren. It is the same as the one I heard earlier. The monster lifts a hoof and reaches inside his jacket. He pulls out a box similar to the ones I have been opening. He places it in the middle of the room and walks to the doorway towards me. He stops in front of me. I look down at him as he stands there. He shifts his head to the left. I am knocked down on the floor to the left of him and out of his way. He then begins his walk down the hall until he was not visible. Then my flashlight began to dim and the darkness seemed to swallow me.
The Assistant: Silent Ponyville Part 6
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My eyes shot open from the darkness. My body seemed to refuse movement for a second before I gained full control. I sat up, flicked on my chest flashlight and look around. I was in a sort of small arena. The floor was entirely grated and in the middle stood a hanging body over a pit. I slowly get up and look over at the body. To my surprise, It wasn't a pony like the others. It was human and cloaked in the same sort of cloth as the pony bodies.
I took a step towards the body to examine it. Suddenly, the bottom of the hanging corpse ignited in a bright flash of flame. I stop in place and watch the body become engulfed in flames.
A large, four legged beast with no sign of eyes. It seemed to have some sort of large crack down the middle of its upper body. I finally come to my senses and unlock my body. I run around the opposite side of the pit to leave any contact with this thing away. The monster stops in its tracks and looks to be sniffing the air. I try my best to not make a sound as he does this.
It then stops and looks directly at me.“There has to be a door somewhere!”
I turn and to my relief, see a wide open door. It seemed to lead directly out to Ponyville, but something was off. The fog was completely black and the ground looked rotted and holey. The monsters steps grew louder and the radios static cry's grew as well. I quickly dash out the door and go to a full sprint towards the opposite direction of the monster.
I was running for about ten minutes before I saw a familiar light. A small glow was forming through the blackness ahead of me. It looked as though it was moving at a similar pace as me.
There were loud footsteps slowly making there way towards us.
The monster seemed to be running faster then before. It's pace almost matching mine and Pinkie's. The monster seemed uncoordinated though. It tripped a couple times attempting to speed up. Me and Pinkie try to focus a head as the monster becomes more distant. Me and Pinkie then come to a grinding halt.
“No.....”
The monster collides with the gate sending me flying from the hole. I make contact with the ground and roll for a little bit. I come to a stop face up and in intense pain. I reach for my injured arm and rub the sensitive area. I slowly get up in searing pain as I rise and walk over to Pinkie. She was completely focused on the monster. It continued it's assault on the bars. A crack seemed to be heard with every ram. The monster attempted one last hit. Suddenly, the ground beneath it swallowed it whole. It flailed it's legs as it fell down into a pit of nothingness. The radios finally shutting down there static cry's.
Pinkie walks over to the bars and looks down. The hole seemed to be getting larger and pulling the other side of the bars down with it.
“Having fun Assistant?”
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The Assistant: Silent Ponyville Part 7 (Final)
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The road to the farm was not to far. The farm was easily in view within a couple minutes. It was a simple two story house with a metal silo across from it. The silo seemed off to me. It looked like it was calling to me.
Me and Pinkie started to run towards the house.“An invisible obstacle. Great!”
I huff in anger at this situation. Pinkie was becoming scared and frightened without me. All I could do was walk over to the silo. I turn and begin a slow walk to it. Every step making my radio grow in volume. It was no longer the static from before. The closer I got, the more audible it became.
I entered slowly through the big doors of the silo. All around the ground were different symbols of the Maktoki magics. The radio stopped all sounds and it became silent. There are multiple TVs attached to the opposite wall of the silo. I enter with caution; My flashlight shinning on most of the symbols. The door behind me slammed shut as I entered.
All the TVs flicked with light as they flashed on. They all stopped on a white screen.
I open my eyes back up and see all white. Then I see a pair of familiar boots in front of me. I look up slowly. Then, my eyes grow wide. It was me with my normal eyes and hair. I stayed knelt in aw at myself. We were in an entirely whit room. He began to smile.“Think positively to press on.”
The bars finally made it all the way down into the ground. I happily walk into the house with my head full of positive thoughts and memories. I open the door on the house and walk in. Inside, there were televisions like the ones in the silo. About four, each one hanging by a some unseen force. Each TV flicked on to a white screen. They all came to life with different videos, but instead of the bad things that were happening to Pinkie, they were my positive thoughts.
The top one was of me in the middle of a group hug from the group. Another was of me and the crusaders trying different things to get their cutie marks. The one next to that was of me at different parties Pinkie threw. But the last one caught my eye. It was a thought that I didn't think. It was me standing on a hill looking over a vast forest. I was smiling at the beauty of it's nature. I then recognized where it was. It was the Maktoki hill. That was where I learned many spells and the ability to camouflage. But that's when it hit me. That was where I also acquired my other self. That was a mistake. I only hired him to protect my mind from any inside attacks in my physique. He agreed but on only one condition. If I ever become agitated or extremely angry, he would take over for me until the problem was solved. I thought it sounded like a great deal, so I agreed immediately.
All the TVs shut off and burst into ash. They slowly floated to the floor making a small row of ashes. That is when I noticed the door straight a head. I then remembered why I was here in the first place. I ran over to the door and flung it open. Inside, I saw a short hallway with Pinkie about to enter the end door. She stopped at the sound of the door opening. She turned to me and ran towards me.
Inside was a small arena area with an entire wood floor. Pinkie walked in a head of me. She stopped when her radio began to give of small static. I noticed small movements in the ground.
The slender monster from earlier rose from the ground. Pinkie didn't move a muscle. She stood her ground.
“I finally understand now.” Pinkie said softly, shaking her head slowly before looking at the Slender Pony with a smile.
Pinkies words confused me as I watched her display of courage against the monster. The monster began it's walk towards me and Pinkie. I stood at ready to fight. Pinkie just seemed to stare at him with quivering lips.
Once the light cleared, the monster had vanished and a bright door of light appeared on the other side.
“Going somewhere?”
I began to feel my immortality slowly return. I look back to the door to see the elements of harmony enter the room. First, Applejack, then Pinkie, then Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow, and Finally Twilight. They all were wearing there elemental sign. I look back at the now decaying Assistant.
“Assistant? Assistant!?”
It has been a few weeks since the incident with me and Pinkie. She has had a ruff week going to visit her sisters grave and such, but she seems back to normal now. I just continue to meditate to relax over my troubles. I had a close call with my other self. I don't think I got rid of him during that ordeal. I can still feel his presence in my head. He has never been one to go away easily. The only times I got worried about him was during the Ursa and Discord incidents. I have to remember what I learned.“Think positively.”
The Assistant: Forest Disturbance
(Not Proofread)
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“So you say this forest is unnatural to the ways you live?”
The forest look more decrepit up close. There is a dirt path that lead into the forest from the town. It looked dark, even though the sun was shinning bright overhead. I begin my trek through the Everfree Forest.
The forest looked less threatening then what Twilight said. The animals I saw looked like they were doing fine living in the forest. A few squirrels came across my walk. Some stopped and watched me as I pass them, and the others simply kept on their scurrying. The zebra Zecora wasn't to deep into the forest. She was more than hospitable to me when I seen her. She mentioned she has already heard of me around town. She said she will come to me if she needs any help with anything.
I saw a large lion like creature with a scorpions tail and large wings. It seemed to be just lying down. I decided I should not be visible as to not attract attention from the creatures in this forest. I quietly become camouflaged with the surrounding area.
The forest seemed to become more brighter and open the farther I got into it. The trees started to look less dank and more like the regular trees I saw in Ponyville. The grass became more green and the monsters I saw seemed to decrees. It looked absolutely beautiful.“Why would they be afraid of this forest?” “What is this now?”
Note 3: I am going to be busy this weekend and I don't know if I will be able to make a new chapter or not. Any questions about The Assistant or requests for crossovers of other fanfictions or anything would be great!
(Needs proofreading badly)
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The forest seemed to get thinner as I approached the site. The trees were becoming more spread apart as I pass them. Whatever happened that caused that large disperse of energy must not happen often.
I reach the site of the disturbance. It was a small opening near a lake. It was pretty flat for something that was supposed to be natural, but that wasn’t the most distinguishing site. Right in the middle was something I never thought I would see here. It was a large blue box.“What’s this?”
I was confused as to what or how such a thing would get here. It looked as though it were made for creatures that stood upright rather than ponies. I stepped over to it. The energy I felt earlier was beginning to fade, but it never left. I try to look for an opening on the box.
I circled around the box about four times before giving up. Whatever this is, it is not going to let me in. I looked around to see if anything was surrounding it. Quickly, I see a small thing on the ground.“What’s that?”
I reach down and pick it up. It was some sort of small pen like device. On the side was a small switch. I flicked it. The blue tip began to glow and emit a small whirring noise. I flicked it back off.“This might be important.” “Huh? A problem?” “What!?” “This is impossible! The whole planet is changed!?” “Guess I better go to the library and get some maps.”
Now the sky is almost midnight dark, but the clock said it was no later than six. I had to work quickly.
I got no response.
“Oh, hey Assistant! I’ve been waiting!”
I found myself out of the library which was good enough for me. I was bent over as my mind was being assaulted with questions. I had to try and focus my head. It was all over the place. Thinking of all the possible answers for what just happened.“What was wrong with her? Did she eat something bad? Where was Spike?”
The Assistant: Trouble With Sisters
Sorry this chapter took so long, but I am kinda stuck and I need some help. This chapter needs proofreading but I also need a start for the next one. So I will see you at the bottom!
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“Celestia!! Luna!!”
We reach the door to Celestia’s room. It was about ten feet in height and was as white as Celestia’s coat. Each door bore a large sun similar to her mark. I found it strange she had no guards posted outside. I look back to the five guards.
“Celestia! Are you in there!?”
There was no response.
I grab the large handle and try to pull. The door wouldn’t budge. I look over my shoulder at the guards, still holding the door handle.
I quickly open the door and enter Celestia’s room. I come to an immediate stop as I see what is lying on the floor. Two guards adorn with white and gold armor unlike the regular guards with just gold lying on the floor. They were passed out and covered in sweat. The other guards followed in and also stopped in shock.
A small laughter was heard in the corner. All of us looked over to it. There was a familiar figure standing in the shadows. All we could make out was her nose.
She laughed again.
Her look sent the guards into a panic. Three ran out of the room in terror. Her face wore an evil smile. Her teeth were gritted shut, only opening to let her lick her lips. Her eyes were beady and wide open, never blinking. And her mane no longer held its glimmer and color. It now was a pale grey and moving really jittery. Her look did not frighten me, but only enraged me.
The weird Celestia looked me in the eyes. Those beady little eyes that burn my head.
I wait a few seconds. I slowly open my eyes. Once the small blur clears, I see Celestia’s eyes only centimeters from mine. I jump back into the guards and we all tumble down. I fall straight onto my back and the others tip on their sides. I get up quickly and examine the now paralyzed body of Celestia. She still had her smile and eyes. It was terrifying to look at.
“This way to Luna’s room.” The guard leading said.
“Luna?”
“HAHAHAHA!!”
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Okay, now I need a way to start the next chapter. Right now I have two options that will lead to two different stories. One is better than the other, but I won't say which one.
Option A: The Assistant goes back to see Twilight which will result in him going to see the rest of the elements
The Assistant: Identity Crisis
Finally got time to make this one! Now this isn't proofread yet, so be sure to point out errors and inconsistencies. Enjoy!
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The cold night air ran past me as I stare out the window. It’s almost a bitter reminder of Luna’s departure. I look up to the night sky. The stars no longer shone as bright, and some were gone entirely. Luna no longer cared for the beauty of the night, but rather its darkness. The moon completely black and didn’t allow for much nighttime light.
I look down to Ponyville, which is difficult to see. The town center was lit up and there seemed to be some sort of gathering.“Maybe the Library has a book about this. I just hope Twilight won’t bother me while I look.”
I kept my eyes closed in case of Twilight acting strange still. There was silence.“Oh thank the world!”
“Nothing”
Once I reached the top of the stairs, I see Twilight still unconscious with a couple books surrounding her. I shook my head and turned away. Just before I finished turning, a book next to Twilight caught my eye. It was a big blue book with the inscription “Day of the Blue Paradox” on the spine.“That has to be it!” I thought.“Uh oh. Better be quiet.”
I sat down and immediately opened the book to the table of contents. I quickly turned it to the “About” page. The page read:
The day of the Blue Paradox.
It is said that harmony is how the world is held together. Without harmony, there would only be chaos. There is no speculation that this is true. However, in order for harmony to stay balanced, the chaos must show itself at some point or another. Now what is the Blue Paradox? It is the day Harmony is predicted to end. The world will be overrun with chaos that the earth will become unstable and in itself, collapse into itself.
“This could be bad.”
Causes of the Blue Paradox.
Now the reason is not known for the Blue Paradox. It is said that the legendary elder brother will return from his prison in the stars, but that is speculation. Even so, it could be true. (See The Legend of Elicas for more info)
I close the book.
The Legend of Elicas
In the earliest forms of Equestria, there lived two royal alicorns. The elder king Marrow, and the elder queen Kastria. Together, they created the everlasting bond which held the planet together. Harmony. The harmony was placed upon six separate gems to keep it from falling in the wrong hands.
Eventually, the rulers decided to have children. The youngest named Luna, the older named Celestia, and finally the eldest son Elicas. These children were to learn of harmony and to keep Equestria safe. However, Elicas was not like Celestia or Luna. He saw what harmony was and it did not look correct through his eyes. He saw it as pure chaos. He knew from then on that harmony cannot exist without disorder and chaos.
Elicas thought that the separation of night and day was foolish and chaotic. With this in mind, he conjured a magic that would be unbreakable. The Elements of Order. In order for the Elements of Order to be finalized, he needed the power of the Elements of Harmony to seal them completely, and to eclipse the land in twilight… forever.
When his parents saw that he was corrupted, his kingship was taken away and his chances for his elements to be completed were gone. He did not take this well. He tried to take the Elements of Harmony by force. His parents guarded them and quickly trapped him. He was then imprisoned into the stars to be forever away from Equestria.
Marrow and Kastria, to ensure this never happened again, used the last of the magic and essence they had left and put it into the Elements of Harmony as well as them, to ensure the elements stay in absolute control. The responsibilities of the sun and the moon were left with the two daughters. Celestia and Luna. With these powers, they ensure that the sun and moon are separate and harmony is kept in the land.
~The End~
I closed the book. This made me think.“A third royal sibling? I guess that’s not too farfetched for this planet of talking horses.” “That could also explain Twilights weird behavior.”
I begin tapping her on the front shoulder.“How could she have forgotten everything including her talent from a simple push?”
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There we go! Now if you didn't know already, Elicas comes from a video (this one ) which is basically the explanation of who he is.
Hello all, many, and in some cases, a few! I finally got over most of my writers block, (Plus miscellaneous life things) and I actually have something written! Now, I have decided to change how I am going to write these. I am going to probably just have small chapters instead of very long ones, but there will still be long ones when I get enough time and/or have lots of ideas because most of this series is improvisational with a goal. So, not much is changing except shorter chapters at quick one to two week intervals!
TL;DR: WRITING SHORT FASTER!
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The once disheveled bed from the scared mares hiding is now perfectly made and completely vacant. I quickly ran over to it and began searching. I ran my hand quickly over the beds covers. Strangely…. there is no sign of anyone being around the bed. The recently thrown covers and strewn sheets are now neatly placed on the bed and completely clean. No fur, no hair, no anything.
“Alright… now it’s getting stranger….”
I get down on my knees and peak under the beds wooden frame. No sign of her.
“Dimmit!”
I get back up and look around the room. I begin to realize that this is not the same room as I remember it being. Books I remember being in certain areas were moved from Twilight’s shelves and cabinet. I run over and back down the stairs. As I curved around the bottom steps, I noticed a bunch of things wrong with Twilight’s room. Books that I moved and toppled over were now missing. The pile of books that were a result of Twilight being flung into the shelf were now gone as well. The room felt completely abandoned. The only things remaining were the floor rug and cabinet. My mind was completely at loss of thought. Millions of scenarios raced through, each worse than the last.
“She ran off! With her books!? No! She got kidnapped by someone! And the books!? No! Sh-She…. Sh…..”
My mind came to a screeching halt. A low buzzing that soon became a full on ring filled my head.
“…..No……. no, no, no, no , NO, NO, NO!!!”
I clasp my hands to my hair and fall to my knees. The thought was so unbearable, that my whole mind shut down. All thought and reason was getting swept away by something I thought would never happen. The worst possible thing that could happen to someone like me.
I was….. attached……
I burst through the libraries door, sending the bottom half flying off the hinge and slamming the top part against the outer wall of the tree. My panic was met with a couple ponies glaring eyes. I was too occupied with my own problems to care. I quickly scanned the ponies around the library. I lock onto the always chipper Roseluck. I tried my best to hide my panic as I walk over to her stand, as she didn’t see my burst out of the library.
“R-Rose!”
She glanced over, happy as always. I envied her for it. Perhaps that’s why I always helped her first every day.
“Hello Assistant! You need some more flowers for that “thing?””
I sigh as I rub my face a little. Out of the corner of my eye, I see a couple ponies, Bon Bon and Lyra I believe, begin whispering as they heard that. I lean in a little to Roseluck.
“You know I only ask for flowers at a “certain” time!?” I say as quiet as I can.
“Oh, okay. So what do you need?”
She smiles and tilts her head in preparation for a response.
“Have you seen Twilight?”
She draws her head back up and losses her smile.
“Twilight?”
“Yeah! Twilight! Have you seen her?”
She begins shaking her head.
“I don’t know who that is. Is she new to town? Pinkie usually has a party…........”
I was completely struck with shock. I had no idea what to think. I leaned back away from Rose and started trailing off as she continued talking.
“Oh no…. this could be even wors… wait….”
I snapped out of my stupor and back into sense. Roseluck was still going on about something.
“….. I don’t see why she didn’t invite me last time. Just one drink, that all I had!”
“Did you say you still know Pinkie? As in Pinkie Pie!?”
“Uh, yeah! Why, did she not invite you to?”
“Uh, I need to go.”
I begin to walk away.
“Oh! And before I go…” I stop and turn back to her. “Save about 24 of those Daturas over there!” I say as I quickly point.
She nods and looks over to the flowers as I turn back around. I begin to transport to the bakery before I hear what Roseluck has to say.
“Tell Pinkie I’m sorry about the “punch” incident! She’ll know what you’re talking about!”
I try to remember that, though I don’t think I even should know.
The Assistant: Pinkie Promise
New chapter!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D ............................. *crickets*
The smell of hours old pastries fill my nose as I enter the bakery. The bell that hangs just above the door gave a small ring as the door opened and another as it gently breezed shut. Mrs. Cake sat behind the glass display counter that was now nearly empty. Sweets never seemed to stay long here.
“Hello Assistant!” Mrs. Cake said, greeting me with a smile.
“Anything you need before we close shop?”
I was hesitant to answer. I was looking around the shop to see if anything was different. The table’s décor was all put away for the day and the floor was all swept clean. I must have looked like I have never seen a bakery before. Mr. Cake came out from the kitchen area with cleaning supplies and began wiping the counter.
“Uh… no.”
Mrs. Cake stood up, still smiling. She trotted around to the front of the counter display with a towel and started to wipe the glass.
“Then how can we help ya?”
She began wiping the front top of the counter along with her husband.
“I need to know where Pinkie is. Is she here?”
Mr. Cake stopped wiping the counter and looked up at me. He seemed a little more tired than he usually is around closing time.
“She should be up in her room.” He said in a very tired tone.
“She’s been *yawn* pretty pre-occupied today. I had to do most of the baking.”
He lifted the towel up and put it somewhere behind the counter. He then came back up with a clean towel and started wiping the back of the counter.
“Okay… I’ll be back to help clean if you need it!”
Both of them nodded as I walked past them to the stairs.
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I reach the stairs to Pinkie’s room. As I begin up, there seemed to be an odd stench that drifted down the small flight of stairs. It almost smelled like…. chocolate?
“Pinkie!?” I call up the stairs. There is no response.
I rush up a couple of the steps to peak through the guard railing. What I see, I did not expect. Even from someone as random as Pinkie. Right in the middle of the room was a giant tent. It was about nine feet tall and spread almost all around the room, except where the stairs started. It was a gloomy white plastic that was not transparent. The smell of chocolate was stronger, as well as a scent of plastic. I run up the final steps to see the rest of it.
There was a large gash that was about four feet in the plastic. It was small enough for a pony to fit through, and more importantly, a small PINK pony. I walk over and bat at the plastic.
“Hey Pinkie! Are you in there!?”
“………”
There was a long silence before I heard a little rustling from the back.
“…… Pinkie?”
I listened more closely, putting my right ear in the direction of the noise. As I listened, I heard what sounded like smothered mumbling.
“Pinkie. I can hear you.”
“…………”
Still no response from the tent.
“Alright Pinkie. Since you want to play like that, I’m coming in!”
I swallow a little as duck down to enter the tent, unsure of what is about to come. This pony sure does know how to make someone tense, even someone like me. I reach into the hole and, with a small swing; I open the flap and climb in. I was met with something I never expected….
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“Oh drat! Why couldn’t you just wait!?”
Pinkie was head to hoof in what looked like lab gear. Goggles over her eyes, as well as a vent mask and hair net. A long white coat that went all the way to her hide, with a small hole for her tail to stick out. She was leaning over some sort of tray that was spread with a sort of chocolate batter. The entire tent was full of machines that all looked way too complicated for me to know off the bat what they were. Most machines had loads of buttons and nobs on them, and a couple only had a door that was very stove like, but without any sort of knob to change the temperature. After I was done looking around, I looked at Pinkie. She was now looking straight at my eyes. She did not have her normal look of absolute joy from seeing a friend. Instead, it was very questioning and stern.
“What is going on here!?”
She didn’t say a word. She just stared at me with a very stern glare. She looked at me as if I just broke one of her Pinkie Promises. With an understanding look, I backed out of the tent, ducking through the four foot slit.
“Uh…. I’m sorry I burst in, but I really need to talk to you!”
She didn’t speak. I can only assume she resumed whatever she was doing with that batter. Patiently, I waited until she either came out, or talked back. Finally, she responded.
“Just a sec!”
As she said that, a large *BANG* came from within the tent, followed by another, and another, and another. Finally, the bangs stopped, and hoofsteps began to run around the tent. A large metallic sound began to start up as Pinkie came to a halt. Then, a bell dinged and I heard her run across the tent again.
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The noise began to die down after a couple of minutes, and finally, Pinkie emerged from the tent. She only poked her head out and moved her goggles and mask away from her mouth and eyes.
“What do ya need Assistant!?”
“Uh…. OH! Have you seen Twilight at all today!? Or within the last hour or so!?”
She placed her hoof under her chin. She scratched a little as she thought.
“Uh, no. Not today. Oh! But I did see her about 29 hours, 16 minutes, and 34 seconds ago!”
She looked up at me with a wide toothy smile. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if she is joking or being as serious as she can be. Knowing her, it’s both.
“Alright. The important thing is you know who Twilight is!”
She started to grow a little confused.
“Why wouldn’t I know who Twilight was? SHE IS ONE OF MY BESTEST-ONE-OF-A-KIND-AMAZING-SUPER-FUN-PONY-BFF-ALWAYS-FRIENDS!”
She bounced up after every word she said. Sometimes I think she has too much sugar, yet I love her for her always positive attitude.
“Okay, listen. I need you to come with me to the library! Maybe you can help me fix a problem!”
She looked a little nervous after I said that.
“But I am busy back here! Can somepony else do it!?”
She stomped her hoofs in protest against it.
“Come on Pinkie! Twilight needs your help! This is not serious!”
She backed her head into her tent. She sniffed a couple times before sticking her head back out.
“But I am so close to a perfect experiment! If this is a success, I might be able to make some money for the bakery renovations!”
I was caught off guard by what she said. For as long as I’ve known Pinkie, her being able to sit still long enough to actually conduct an experiment is very, very strange.
“……. Why are you doing this up here in your room?”
She looked down at the ground sheepishly.
“……. It’s a surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Cake……”
She looked back up at me with puppy eyes. Almost sure of what she was going to say, I spoke first.
“Fine! I won’t tell anyone that you’re doing this!”
“PINKIE PROMISE!?”
“Yes. Pinkie Promise!” I say as I mime crossing my heart.
“OH, THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!”
She jumped up to give me a quick hug from the slit in the tent.
“Now give me one second and I will head over to Twilight’s with you!” She said backing into the tent and ducking away somewhere in it.
“Alright! Just tell me when you’re ready!”
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Almost five minutes pass without a word from me or Pinkie. I stood outside the tent; waiting with my arms crossed and foot tapping. Waiting in silence while standing up always makes me nervous. I decided to break the silence.
“How much longer Pinkie?”
“………..”
She didn’t respond.
“Pinkie, I said how long?”
“………”
“Pinkie?”
“………”
“It has been over 1000 years since I accepted the deal to perform this job. Over 1000 years since I gave everything away. But I had to do it. If I didn't, it would have destroyed my home world.”
I have to tell myself this every day to keep myself from going back home to my family and friends. It is my job and duty to keep different dimensions from collapsing. If I did not do this; if I didn't assist dimensions and keep them on their path towards destiny, it could mean the end of time and space. I was told this is what is going to happen if I didn't take the job. If I didn't take the job, it would have destroyed my home world. I was never meant to die...
My head starts ringing signaling that there is a dimension that is about to go off course. I quickly start focusing towards the disturbance.
Quickly, I bring up the planet before my eyes. It was an average earth like planet. From what I could see, it was a cartoon-y sort of planet. I always hated going to this sort of planet to solve its crises. I always had to change my form to look cartoony when I go there as to not scare the inhabitants. I look for the source of the problem.
I see a small town that seemed to be very active and civilized. I could see the main species of the planet seemed to be small four legged creatures that had small snouts and were a multitude of colors. Some had wings and others had horns. There were also ones that had neither.
It has been over 700 years since I last had any feelings such as joy or happiness. My emotions got in the way of my work so I quickly abandoned them. It made me feel a little sick that I was about to go to a dimension that was full of such colorful characters and joy. I could quickly locate the source of the problem. It was five of the small creatures looking at one that looked very angry. I am guessing it is a female with the long hair and violet coat. She also seemed to possess a horn like some of the others.
The Assistant: Next Chapter Intro
Twilight shot a powerful magic up into the storming clouds. I was watching her try her best to dispose of the heavy storm she caused. Rainbow Dash was trying to heard the clouds away from town with a couple other Pegasuses. This storm was getting out of hand. A strike of lighting followed by a loud crash met Twilight's heavy beam of magic. The two fought wildly before a large ball of energy started to form between the two. Rainbow tried her best to keep the clouds still, but noticed the lightning fighting Twilight's magic. She rushed over to see if she could stop the lightning before it was to late. I could see that the ball of energy was becoming unstable and was about to implode. I jumped up to catch Rainbow who was already to close to the ball. I grabbed Rainbow as we were both swallowed by the impending explosion...
Authors Note 2 + Next Chapter Intro
Authors Note: These next chapters are most likely going to take a while to release. It is going to be another one where it is The Assistant appears in a fan fiction to either aid in it or changing it. It is a fan fiction based off a popular series that I have to study before I write it. I have to:
It has been a couple weeks since the Rainbow incident ended. The whole ordeal has taught me some things I will need to remember. It was a simple lesson that I can't believe I looked over. I repeat it in my head over and over to remember it.“Sometimes it is better to let go then hold on.” “Hmm... there seems to be something wrong with Pinkie. I will have to wait and watch her. I can't just approach her with a problem like this.”
Author Note 6 + Small Preview
No note, just the preview.
My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. Twilight and I looked to the direction of the stairs.
I got to door expecting it to be one of her friends or one of the village ponies looking for a book. I grabbed the handle of the door.
I walked back up to Twilights room.
