The Assistant: Release

(Original Assistant)

The Assistant has had a long life. He has made mistakes, but one stands above them all. A certain deal to protect his mind. A deal with a demon...

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It has been a pretty busy day for me. I was constantly being pulled across Ponyville to assist the ponies. They seemed busier than usual and needed more help. It was nothing I couldn’t handle. Just move this or carry this, they didn’t have too many complicated jobs. The day was nearing its end with my final job at Sugar Cube Corner. I began my walk from a couple houses down after helping Derpy with her damages to her house. She seemed to have trouble aiming for the door when she tries to land.

As I open the double doors, I notice the darkness inside. I sigh as I know what’s about to happen.

“SURPRISE!!”

A group of ponies jumped up from behind tables and chairs with hats and a couple with party whistles. They were most of the ponies I knew including all six of the Elements of Harmony. The room was decorated with streamers and confetti. A party. I acted along with the surprise.

“Whoa! What’s this!?”
“Your party silly!” Pinkie answered jumping over the counter.
“A party? For what?”
“Don’t you remember? It is one year since you came to Ponyville, and since you haven’t told us your birthday, I thought this could replace it!”
I chuckle and smile at the ecstatic party pony. I can’t believe it has been a year. After being alive for so long, it’s hard to tell the difference between a year and a day.
“Thanks Pinkie. You’re always a good friend!”
Pinkie attacked me with a hug. I caught her and returned the favor.
“You’re welcome! Now…” She hopped off and looked back to everyone. “LEEEETS PARTY!!”

It started out as a usual party. Pinkie bounced around making sure every guest was having a good time. As I stood near the side of the party, all the ponies came over to congratulate me on the year here and give me a hoof shake or hug. I accepted all their congrats and gestures.

I stood for a little while until I was approached by a group of fillies. The main ones I recognized were the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
“Hey Assistant!” Scootaloo shouted excitedly. “Could you tell us a story of one of your adventures!?”
I chuckle at how excited she was and how all of them wore a begging expression.
“Sure!”
All of them jumped up with a small cheer and surrounded me. I sat with them in a comforting pose. I thought of an appropriate story to tell. One instantly caught my mind.
“So there I was, on planet Galtek. I was sent to keep a man name Dante from dying. He was going to be a great warrior, but he needed help to get started. ”

“How should we approach this?”
I remember back to the time with Dante. We were just outside the cave of a bothering monster.
“We should draw him out so we have more room to fight it.”
Dante nodded and looked to the ground. He scanned until he found the perfect rock to throw. With haste, he picked it up and threw it into the cave as far as he could. It took a while until it finally connected with something. The sound was like a thick ‘Thump’ against something hard.

A large roar emitted from the caves entrance. Dante looked over to me just as I turned to him.
“What now?” He asked me.
Just as I begin to answer, a large boulder flies out of the cave and flies past us. It crashed and knocks over a couple trees. I continue to stare a Dante who focused on the rock. He looked back to me with huge shocked eyes.
“Now we fight.”
Just as I say that, the monster walks out of the cave. ..

“It was an ugly thing. Something only a mother could love!”
The foals laugh as I come back to the story.
“Anyway, me and Dante were shocked by the size of the creature. It stood about the height of an Ursa Minor. It had four arms, three legs, and a single ugly head.”
“What happened to you and Dante” One of the fillies asks.
“Right. Well, Dante withdrew his sword as I backed away to give him room. The monster focused on me while Dante was getting ready to jump it…”

As I finished the story, my head began to ring.
“Huh!?”
I look around the room. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary for a Pinkie party. I had a bad feeling about this. The ringing didn’t last long. It stopped after I was approached by my six friends.
“Howdy Assistant!” Applejack started.
“Are you feeling okay?” Fluttershy asked.
“Huh? What makes you say that?” I answer.
“Well, you were looking a little worried for a second there.” Rainbow said flying over the others.
“Oh. That was nothing. Just… looking around the party!”
“Well, just remember, whatever is troubling you, we can help.” Rarity stated.
“I’ll remember that. Thanks.”
“So are you enjoying the party!?” Pinkie asked in her usual tone of happiness.
“Yes! I love the party! Thanks Pinkie. I really needed this.”
She smiled wider as I smiled. Twilight seemed to be just looking over me. She had a hoof on her chin as she looked over my body.
“Is something wrong Twilight?”
“Huh?” Twilight said looking back up to my eyes. “Oh! No, just… something. It’s not important.”
“Okay…”
The six walk back into the party crowd and begin to socialize. I notice that Twilight still kept an eye on me as I continue another story for the foals.

The party lasted a while. Ponies talking, dancing, eating, and playing games. I was truly happy with them. Even though I haven’t given them a birthdate, they still want to throw a party for me. They made me feel great nearly twenty-four seven. I just hope nothing ever ruins that.

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(Meanwhile at Canterlot Castle Courtyard)

“hehehehehehehe. It is time…””