We are back once more and ready to get back into business. Now for those of you wondering whether or not being in the military helps diminish your punishment in any way, sadly you are mistaken. Here is a prime example of that now, Shining Armor! Welcome Shining Armor please take a seat. How are you this evening?

“Could be better, not going to lie.”

Well that is to be expected. So apparently you thought it would be a good idea to try a little coup d’état, is that correct?

“It wasn't just my idea. It was a collaboration but I was the only one that survived but I don’t think that will be the case for much longer unless I can strategically eliminate everypony else before they get the chance to fight back.”

You don’t seem too confident in your capabilities as a soldier. If anypony has the upper hoof in this kind of contest it would be you.

“That’s the point. If everyone knows that I’m a threat because of my expertise in these hostile situations then I will be an ideal target for those who want to advance in this game.”

Do you think anyone will want to enlist your skills and convince you to join an alliance?

“No, I will work alone."

Not even your sister?

"I do not plan on aligning with my sister. I don’t know if I can trust her mental stability enough to want to incorporate myself with her. She might end up getting me killed or possibly attempt to kill me herself.”

Those are some viable concerns but what I would like to know is why you did what you did to end up here.

“Simple, if you recall what Rarity had said earlier it is the same circumstances, the only discrepancies being that I wasn't doing it for the money and it was a personal issue instead.”

Clarify what you mean by personal?

“I specifically did not find Discords intentions to be completely rational so I decided something needed to be done about it.”

Well you sir have been a fountain of knowledge tonight, there you have it folks, Shining Armor!

Sadly we must transition from a knowledgeable and or sensible stallion to an overly attached showmare. So without further a due I present to you Trixie Lulamoon.

“The Great and Powerful Trixie appreciates your admiration towards her now be silent. Onto a more important matter, sir have you seen the fair Twilight Sparkle?”

Now you see why I referred to her as overly attached earlier. Actually yes I have as a matter ‘o’ fact, but she is no longer here.

“Well Trixie refuses to speak until she sees her precious Twilight Sparkle.”

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Quick question, why are you so infatuated with Twilight as of late?

“Trixie refuses to answer.”

Well then I have no choice but to kill you on the spot because of your unwillingness to comply.

“Trixie is in love with Twilight Sparkle, is that so hard to see?”

But here I thought you loathed Twilight?

“Trixie believes all ponies can be forgiven of their past transgressions and start anew whether they be minor or major.”

Well I would hardly consider banishing Twilight from her home and then rebuilding it in your own image as a “minor transgression”

“Why is Trixie here anyway? She could be spending time with the mare of her dreams but she is forced to be stuck here with all of you unintelligent low lives.”

Well us “low lives” are here to have a decent interview with you before you get killed in the wild.

“Trixie will not be getting killed for she is too smart for her fellow competitors not including Twilight Sparkle that is.”

Let’s just cut to the chase shall we? During a performance in Grand Central Park in Manehattan you killed four ponies whom were supposed to be your assistants in that particular show.

“And they were exceptional assistants might I add.”

You killed them in front of there children for Discords sake! You just don’t do that. That’s the kind of stuff that gets you thrown in prison, or even worse, a game show with 19 other psychopaths trying to kill you.

“It was all a part of the show. The children seemed to enjoy Trixie’s show for they screamed with absolute jubilation.”

Those were screams of sheer consternation, not joy. Seriously dude, that’s just messed up.

“Obviously you don’t appreciate Trixie’s true talent.”

If that is what you want to call it then no I’m not a big fan.

“Trixie is indifferent to your opinions, please move on?”

*sigh* Another question that many are curious of is your habit of speaking in third pony. Care to explain that?

“Trixie has no clue what you are referring to; she does absolutely no such thing.”

You just did it, right then.

“Sir you are apparently mistaken, Trixie speaks like any other pony. She is no different than the rest of you.”

There it is again!

“Trixie does not like the tone of voice you have with her and she demands that you apologize immediately.”

How about no? This is my show and you will abide by my rules, now I suggest if you want to see you “precious little Twilight Sparkle” ever again, then you should leave my stage this instant…that means now.

No words, completely and utterly speechless. Our next gust is considered to be one of the bigger threats in the competition based solely on his size alone. They don’t call him big for nothing; please help me in welcoming Big Macintosh! Good evening Mac. Is it ok if I call you Mac?

“Mac sounds fine to me.”

Great, now Mac we all know that you are a big pony but why would a big pony be kidnapping and murdering children?

“It is actually quite simple really. Fluttershy is mah ex-wife for those of ya that don’t know and not but a few years ago she done told me that she was pregnant with mah foal. Ah was ecstatic, but who wouldn't be when they discover that they’re bout to be a new daddy? That was when things went south. Fluttershy started getting these new feelings which inevitably turned into multiple personality disorder which was the reason ah divorced her and took legal custody of mah unborn child. The sensible side of her understood mah reasonin for the divorce so we managed to keep in contact through her pregnancy until her due date came. That was the day that turned mah life upside down. She had a miscarriage.”

Wow, I’m very much sorry to hear that. Why hadn't Fluttershy mentioned this earlier?

“Beats me, she has plenty of personal issues to deal with nowadays. After that day something inside of me changed, it brought out the side of me that ah wish ah didn't have to be. For some ungodly reason ah though that if ah couldn't be a papa than nopony could. Do ah regret doin what ah did? Every day it eats away at me. Ah guess seein mah sister with her baby spurred on mah behavior to another level of pent up rage.”

Do you plan on aligning with Applejack at all or maybe even Applebloom?

“Ah’m not sure if Applejack is on the same page as me since ah tried kidnappin her child too and Applebloom is too far gone to bring her back to sanity. Ah guess ah’ll be on mah own by the looks of it.”

Well we all greatly appreciate you sharing your story. If I can say something I would like to wish you the best of luck. I understand how excited you must’ve been to hear the news. I’m a father too so I can respect where your heart is. Thanks once again Big Mac.

Our last competitor before our final intermission is a young gal from Manehattan, Babs seed.

“Let me be the first ta say it’s an honor ta be here.”

Actually Babs you are the first pony to say that. Thank you and welcome. So how old are you exactly?

“I am 16 years old. Why?”

According to this statistic you are in fact the youngest contestant in our field of competitors and yet you have racked up the highest number of casualties. I just don’t understand. What would drive you to do such a thing?

“I guess you could say it was motivation by fear. I never wanted to hurt anypony, honest, but my life was at stake and I was afraid of what they would do ta me.”

Who was it that you were afraid of?

“These bullies from school gave me a small container of Cyanide and told me to contaminate the crop supply at a nearby warehouse. They threatened ta kill me if I didn't so I got scared and did it. I never imagined that the repercussions would be so severe.”

So you’re saying that you’re innocent?

“No not at all. I know what I did was wrong and I just let those punks run all over me for it.”

So why didn't you tell the authorities?

“I tried but no one would listen ta me. Nopony believed me. Somewhere out there, there are three sickos causing more and more damage to society and they’re using innocent ponies like me to carry out their dirty work. But who is gonna listen to a so called 16 year old teenager from Tartaurus?”

Interesting story Babs. I will give you the benefit of the doubt. You've convinced me. if that was your plan then it’s a believable story.

“Believe what ya wanna believe. It’s my story and I know what happened, whether you all believe it or not doesn't matter. I’m as good as dead anyway.”

Now don’t go saying things like that. You should have a lot more confidence in yourself. You’re a respectable young mare who has a lot to keep fighting for.

“I guess you’re right.”

Well fillies and gentlecolts might I say it has been a pleasure talking to you Babs.

“Likewise.”

Well folks we are nearing the end of the night with only a few ponies left to interview things should get interesting. See you all very soon.

Author's Note

To be completely honest I am getting tired of writing these interviews. Yes I know that they are a necessity and add to the back story but it is getting repetitive for me. Thankfully with only one more of these to do I can get to drafting the bloody bits. Hang in there guys we are almost there.