R and R in Ponyville

A Brotherly Chat

Remorse had just finished his work on Rainbow Dash. He was enjoying his freedom in this fresh new world. There was years of pent up sorrowful emotion in these ponies and he wasn't going to have it any other way except out in the open. Though his face was in a perpetual frown, there was a gleam of joy in his eye.

As He walked through, a voice rang out to him. “Oh brother,” The voice spoke with a grufness that was unmistakeable to the blue pony. Remorse quickly turned around and smiled.

“Revenge? Is that you?” he said into the shadows. In a moment, a large, black clawed hand appears out of a nearby alleyway. The beast that emerged had large, sharp teeth, horns on both sides of his head, black fur, and what looked like pony hooves as its back legs. Its lumbering walk and hunched back showed signs of great strength. The beast walked up to Remorse, who was significantly smaller than it.

It opened its mouth and began to speak to the much smaller pony. “Hello younger brother.” The pony jumped on the monster and hugged it. “Now, now, no need for that. How has your end been looking?”

Remorse jumped down, “Fantastic,” He said. “The two pegasai will be out of commission. Turns out they both had some deep, deep regrets for things they had done in the past, which were very easy for me to see. Apparently, one was forgiven by their friends, but they never forgave themselves for what they had done. The other didn't know what happened to somepony, but because of their actions, they always wondered if they did the right thing, hoping that the pony would be alright. It was very easy to tap into their weak points and get them to feel down.”

Revenge just laughed, “Oh, you know what to do to cripple the emotions of anyone. Well, I took out one of the earth ponies and the prissy unicorn. Turns out they are, in most intents and purposes, complete opposites. After I jumped into the orange one head, I was able to pull out some of her anger she had in the past for our blue traveler and her friend. I just needed to rekindle the flames a bit. It also helped with her eating the apples last night. It helped the matter.”

“Great, now, where is Trixie anyway?”

“She ran off. Don't worry, she will be back to us soon enough. The bigger question. How do we deal with the Pink one and the princess?”

“Yes, they will be harder to deal with. I tried to see what regrets they had and outside of a couple of incidents in Ponyville. I can't find any regrets, and it will be next to impossible for me to imitate either scenario, especially the pink one. I hate a Mary Sue, especially these two.”

“Hmm, I could try to find a way of generating hate.”

“Maybe, but the princess would recognize if you entered.”

“Well, we need to find out how to take them out.”

“Hmm, I do have an idea to at least take one of them out. I believe the other will tip their hoof in time. Right now. We have more pressing matters. Let's get going.”

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Twilight and Pinkie heard the commotion at the library and ran in to check it out. When they got there, Apple Jack and Rarity had already been fighting for a few minutes. Rarity's mane was a mess and Apple Jack was covered in dust. The Library was a complete mess and books were knocked all over the floor.

Twilight pulled them away from each other with her magic and looked at them. “What is wrong with you two?” She said in a question trying to keep them far enough apart so they don't hurt each other.”

Pinkie Pie joined in. “Yeah! You're friends. You shouldn't be fighting!” She said trying to defuse the situation.

Rarity started in first. “Apple Jack is nothing more than a self centered friend whose thoughtlessness has gotten not just herself in trouble, but has put others in trouble as well. Including me!”

Pinkie looked at her. “Yeah, but that was in the past. Remember? We forgave her and...”

Apple Jack cut her off. “Trixie got away after she stole some of my apples and Rarity let her escape!”

Twilight looked at her. “Wait. Apples? Your mad because she took a few apple from you?”

“Yes! She will pay for...”

“But you give them away to ponies who need it, don't you.”

“This is different.”

“No. It's not. Neither of you are acting yourself. Now, we need to find Remorse before...” She stopped. “Wait. There are two. Oh man. Usually there is one problem. I totally forgot about Revenge. It looks like he had gotten to you guys.” She looked at Pinkie. “Quick. Try to find Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash.”

Pinkie saluted, “Okie Dokie Loki” and took off out the door.

Twilight looked back at the two mares she was holding in the air. “If I let you go, can you two cool off enough for me to send a letter to Celestia?” The two looked at each other with glares that gave her her answer. She sighed, “Spike come in here and take a letter please.”

The Purple Dragon walked in wearing some armor made from a pot and some pillows. “Got it.” He quickly pulled out a quill and some paper.

Dear Celestia,

It seems that things aren't going good for us here in Ponyville. I need to ask you about something. Revenge and Remorse are brothers, but we don't know anything about them. We are on our own and have no idea as to how to fight these two monsters. Can you please explain what made them the way they are? Please respond as soon as you can.

Sincerely, Princess Twilight Sparkle

The message was quickly sent and Twilight looked at the two. “Now as soon as Rainbow and Fluttershy get back, we will try to figure out what to do next and be able to stop this nonsense.” Pinkie Pie walked back in the room behind Twilight. She turned with relief. “Finally you found them, we can...” She stopped and saw the two pegasai and the aftermath of what Remorse did to them. “Oh no.”

Pinkie looked at her. “I'm sorry Twilight.”

“It's okay.” She said with a sigh.

“No, I really, really am sorry,” the Pink pony responded with straight hair.

“Oh, no! Not you too. Oh I hope that letter gets back here soon. For the sake of Ponyville, I hope it gets here soon.”