Everything Falls Eventually

"Twi? You alright?" Applejack's voice echoed through my head.

"Now isn't the time for shuteye Twilight! Wake up!" Was that Rainbow Dash?

"Jeez, didn't think I was that good." Silent's sarcastic remark made me open my eyes. I heard somepony get slapped. Probably Rarity hitting Silent. I sat up and looked around. Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, and somepony else... but no Fluttershy or Pinkie...

"Who are you?" I asked the strange pony standing next to my friends.

"You lose your memory Princess? It's me! Silent Flash!" he introduced himself. Why did I think he introduced himself? I already knew him. Upon getting a closer look, his hood was covering his face

"Quit with the hood. We're your friends," I told him. He laughed.

"I'm not who I was. Different look, different style, same personality though," he responded.

"Enough chit-chat! We need to get to Celestia!" exclaimed Rarity.

"Well, perhaps I should give you all a proper introduction to this world. Welcome to Hell everypony! Enjoy your stay for it's either eternity or short adventures to revive a destroyed land!" he added sarcastically. His attitude had changed, from deadly and cold to happy and sassy. I finally got the strength to stand up. Silent smirked and started towards the palace behind him. I followed with a limp. Why was I so weak? It was just a nightmare...

"So, are you going to explain what's going on?" asked Rainbow Dash.

"Why not? We got a long trip. Let's start with this: We're the final hope for Equestria. We fail, so does Equestria's existence. Got that? Let's delve into the start of this disaster. Celestia was going insane; from what I don't know. It was enough to find an ancient material that would spark the dead and give them a chance to return to the living world. The material didn't go quite well with our world, which caused the core to collapse, imploding slowly as seen when Fluttershy was killed at Ponyville. The Bottomless City was the act of Celestia, as a hope of killing us. She succeeded in one death, but we're still here. A shame only four of us are getting out of here..." he added. We all lifted our heads in worry. Who was going to die?

"That tower over there holds our target. Kill, ask questions later. Good enough?" he ordered.

"Yep!" replied Rainbow Dash. He nodded.

"I'll speak with each one of you personally. Twilight, you first." He tapped his hoof on the ground and a small office appeared. He was very talented at magic. He opened the door and beckoned me inside.

"I trust you know the voice in your head is Celestia."

"Yeah, how did you know?"

"Quite simple. You were acting strange, so I decided to figure out why. You talk in your sleep you know?"

"I do?"

"Yep. Now, onto Celestia. You might have to kill your own teacher. Any disagreement?"

"Why does this sound so official?"

"Just answer the question."

"I won't have problem! I want her dead!"

"Good. Now, the final subject. The Four Survivors." He finally sat down.

"What about it?" He sighed at my question.

"I hate to tell you this, but I cannot tell you who dies and who survives. I can see the crave for knowledge." He was too clever to argue with.

"Why not?"

"Because I said so. Also, it adds to the knowledge of patience you have yet to acquire."

"I have patience!" He smiled at that.

"I don't see that. You seemed hurried... wanting to get out there." He was right.

"Can I go then?"

"Whenever your ready. Just send Rainbow Dash in," he ended his rant with that. I opened the door and walked out.

"He wants you Rainbow Dash," I informed her. She nodded and trotted over to the door.

Rainbow Dash

When Twilight said that Silent wanted to see me, I wasn't surprised. We loved each other. Maybe this wasn't just a questioning...

"Please sit down." he ordered. I sat down, a little disappointed.

"What do we need to discuss? Our lives after this is over." He shivered at that. What was wrong.

"No. This is formal questioning and information. First of all: How do you feel about the deaths of Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie?" My eyes began to water at their names.

"It killed me on the inside, but I had to stay strong for my friends ya know?" He nodded.

"Second: Celestia rests in the tower just east of here. Are you willing to kill her?"

"Damn right I am! I want her dead!"

"Good.Third: Before you ask, I won't be telling you who dies and who lives."

"Can't share that info with me?"

"No, nor shall I share it with any pony else. Safety reasons."

"Oh."

"Final topic: What is to become of us... if we survive?"

"Well, we'll have to tell the others of our little story."

"Pretty sure they already know Dash."

"Yeah, you're right."

"Dash."

"Yeah?"

"No matter what happens, I'll always love you. Now, send in Applejack." What did he mean by that? I walked out the door and told Applejack to get in there. Something was up... I wanted to know.

Applejack

Why did he want to talk to all us anyway? Why couldn't we jus' finish this? It annoyed me.

"Welcome Applejack. Please take a seat."

"What do ya want?"

"Information and answers. First question: How did it feel experiencing the death of your family?" Damn 'im, why did he have to ask that question?!

"Horrible. The ones I loved and cared for... dead." His gaze fell downward.

"I know how that feels. Second question: Celestia lays in that tower to the east. Are you ready to take her on?"

"Hell yeah I am! She deserves to die!"

"Excellent answer. Now I know you're wondering about who dies and who survives. I know you're going to ask and you're not getting anywhere." Damn, he's smart.

"Fine then. Can I go now?" He nodded and I got up and walked out the door. "Send in Rarity!" he called after me. I pointed her towards the office and sat next to Twilight and Rainbow. Something wasn't right. Why would he just want to talk to us?

Rarity

I was very nervous about talking to him. I don't know if he still hated me for saying all those hurtful things a while ago. Though that had been three weeks since then, he couldn't have forgotten...

"Rarity. I want information and answers. No drama. No arguing. Just answers."

"Okay."

"First question: How did it feel to kill Sweetie Belle?" I hated him again.

"The worst experience in my life, but a good choice. I'm here fighting for the rebirth of Equestria."

"Indeed. Now, you are aware that when Celestia is killed, the ponies of dead will return and inhabit the land through living and sane morals correct?" Really?! I could see Sweetie and my friends again?!"

"Really?! That's wonderful!"

"Yes it is. Celestia rests in that tower to the east. Are you prepared for revenge?"

"I am. I want her head rolling on the ground!" He chuckled.

"Good. Dismissed." He stood and walked out. I could tell he was hiding something... but what?

Twilight Sparkle

Finally, the meetings were over. Perhaps now we could get things done!

"I've finished with my words with you. Let us go to end this chaos!" he encouraged, lifting his axe in the air. In response, we did the same with our weapons. We were near the end.... the end of horror... the end of Celestia... but it was also the end of a friend.... but which one?