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Lucifer's Mercy
Part One
Chapter One
Jewel in the Crown
Personal log, Feb 12, 2017
Oh man, it sure is nice to finally settle down. Of course it's almost the famous Hearts and Hooves day, and I'm alone. But hey, I'm in bloody Ponyville now! And from what I've heard, it's the friendliest little town in all of Equestria. How hard could it be to find a filly friend in this community? I really don't think a journal is the best significant other for a creature like me. One can only hope this town was the right choice for me.
-End of log entry
My name is Sky Chaser. I'm a drifter, well I was. Until I found that at the elderly age of twenty one, I should settle down, maybe even start a family. But first, I needed a job. And what better job could there be for a Pegasus like myself other than weather patrol. Now I know what you're thinking, why would I settle in a home in Ponyville if I'm going to work for weather patrol? Well to be honest, I really don't feel quite as comfortable living hundreds of feet up. It's not that I'm scared of heights or anything. I can handle it when I'm wide awake, but there is no way I'll be able to sleep at night knowing the clouds might implode or something. Well none the less, it's always been my dream to fly high in the sky; moving the clouds with nothing but my bear hooves. Ah it makes me tingle just imagining it. But now I'm just thinking out loud. I'll just go ahead and begin this story at the time of my interview.
It was a dark and stormy night, although we were above the clouds so it didn't really matter. And it was actually like four o'clock in the afternoon. Anyways, I trotted confidently into Cloudsdale city hall where I was greeted by the friendliest of ponies. Then this sweetie little secretary directed me to one of the office's. I waited there for only a few minutes, but I was so excited, it felt like hours. Suddenly, this big, mean mother hubber, staring at some forms or something, walks in and sits at his desk. Of course, I nearly shat my pants when this guy put his papers down and looked at me. But I held my confidence and held out my hoof to greet him before saying, "Good afternoon sir, my name is-"
"Yeah, yeah. I know who you are." the stallion said impatiently. "Now tell me, why should I let you be on Cloudsdales very own weather patrol?"
I suddenly got nervous, but I wasn't about to let that stop me from getting my dream job. I just simply pointed at my cutie mark and said, "Do you see this? Who else in Equestria has a cutie mark as cool as a tornado in the shape of a lightning bolt on their flank?"
"Hmm… that is interesting. It says here that your birth place was in Manehattan. Now I'm not sure they have the best track record for flyers."
"Oh sir, you obviously have no idea how good a flyer I am. Just look at these beauties.!" I said as I ejected my wings, a little bit too fast. A little bit too stupid. As soon as I did, papers from all over the office went flying all over the place. The stallion just looked at me like I was skum.
"Get the fuck out of my office, sir!"
There were no words in the English language that could begin to express how I felt at that moment. "I'm sorry, I, I-" I tried to say but it was futile. My childhood dream was crushed. But look, I was in my twenties. I wasn't about to cry about it. Until I walked out of the office of course. As I discharged the building, all I could see were the happy faces of other Pegasi souring above my head. It was then, I had no idea what had come over me. I just closed my eyes and jumped right over the edge of Cloudsdale. As I plunged violently towards the ground, as I heard the harsh wind blast by my ears, I realized something. Holy shit! What the hell am I doing? I immediately regained control of my decent and landed safely on the ground. I was so dumbstruck by the events that just occurred, I vowed not to tell anypony. And with that I went home, pretty POed if you ask me.
Anyways, as I approached my door, I was surprised to see my brother, Triton, just standing there, waiting for me. None the less, I couldn't help but have a huge smile creep its way across my face. He was my twin, unbelievably. He was a unicorn. Not to mention scared of heights. His cutie mark was a constellation, surprising right? Anyhoo, when he looked up and saw me coming, he shouted, "Ah, Glad to see you could make it. So did you get the job, chase?"
I felt another pit in my stomach before saying, "No, Triton, I didn't." I paused for a moment. "But live and let live, ya know?" He just gave me an awkward look and said nothing. Gotta love the brotherly solace that comes with families. "So Triton, how's your work in Fillydelphia comin'? You discover some planets or somethin'?"
He gave me a very sharp look. "Man, why did you have to wanna be a part of weather patrol? You woulda' mada a brilliant astronomer."
"You know, space just never really was my thing. I prefer to fly under an atmosphere if you catch my drift."
"Whatever man."
"Triton, why are you here?"
"Well I was in town and I just thought that I could stop by my old brother's house and see how his magic studies are doing."
"Well if you must know-" Let me just stop myself right there. Now I know what you're probably thinking. "What the fuck! This guys a Pegasus! He can't do magic! Troll, troll, troll!" Yeah, I would be too if, well… I didn't know something about magic that others didn't. Let's just continue where we left off shall we? "They're better than ever."
"Splendid, and I also thought that, maybe… if it isn't too much trouble… you could give me some tips on how to improve my own power." Triton finished sounding sort of embarrassed for asking a Pegasus to help him with his magic.
"Hmm… I don't see why not. What the hay, come on it!"
And so that's what happened. But let me tell you something, I have to be the best damn magical Pegasus in all of Equestria. High praise indeed… yeah that was a lie. I'm the only one. Surprise, surprise. Well there's a reason for that. And only one. Celestia. Well if you don't know who she is, she is the one who runs this… utopia. You hear that? That's me patronizing you. Any ways, what's the key thing to remember for such a roll? Don't tell ponies shit! Don't ask, don't tell, you know what I'm sayin'? Any hooves, have you ever wondered, what is magic? Why are unicorns the only life form able to use it? Those were the questions I asked as a colt in elementary school. And… that's why I didn't get a very good diploma. But that doesn't make me stupid! If anything, I'm the smartest being in existence. So yeah, magic, ponies might think, is sent out from the aperture of the unicorn's horn to actually interact with objects. Well they're wrong! Look at the space between your eyes and the screen that this story is being displayed on. There are about… seventy trillion intelligent little nano bots that use the power of gravity manipulation to transport items from one place to another. Pretty ingenious if you ask me. But this might not really be relevant, but anytime you see a pony using magic to eat, please tell them that they're costing hundreds upon thousands of bits by ingesting the bots. Well anyways, you're probably shouting at the screen at the top of your lungs, "How are you using magic if you're not a bloody unicorn?" Well I'll tell you. Have you ever noticed strange things like how it seems, when one pony starts singing about random shit like how he or she just saw a bug or something, soon everypony in Ponyville starts singing the correct lyrics and already knows the choreography? Or maybe how some ponies have a name correspond with their cutie mark? Simple. It seems that ponies, at their current stage of evolution, have a low level telepathic field that most of them aren't even aware of. Well it's that small ability that allows us to communicate with these microscopic machines. Now it does take practice (and I mean a lot of practice) to interact with the nano bots. Unicorns start young so they never really have to worry about the amount of concentration that it really takes. It's kind of like trying to drive a stick shift, whatever that is. But the point is eventually, it becomes nothing more than second nature. Of course, I couldn't really tell anypony my discovery. I could have been exiled, maybe even killed. Well now that I just gave you a fuckin' science lesson, let's get back to this so called, "story."
"I keep telling you Triton; don't concentrate on the center of the object. If you focus your energy around the apple, you should have much better control." And thank Celestia that after saying that for a good hour and a half, it finally clicked. It's not that my brother wasn't good with magic, it's just… everypony in Equestria seemed to be better.
"Phew, what a workout." My brother said wiping sweat from his forehead.
"Yeah." I said sarcastically.
"Well I should probably be getting back to the hotel. I'm getting pretty sleepy." Triton said followed by a yawn.
"No problem brother. You rest up now, okay?"
"Alright Chase, I'll see you again some other time."
"Take care." I said shutting the door behind him. I was alone. All of a sudden, I don't know what came over me. I just felt this rage inside of me that caused me to cry uncontrollably. I guess losing dream job hit me harder than I previously thought. But something eventually snapped me out of it. I heard a knock on the door right before somepony left me a letter. I read it.
12th February, 2017
To every pony!
Dear reader
Don't miss it! Hearts and Hooves shindig at the pinkie house, AKA, sugar cube corner! Will have food, drinks, and be lots and lots of fun! Be there around 5pm! Be there or be square!
Sincerely
Pinkamena Diane Pie
Now as generic as this invitation was, it still warmed my heart to know someone in this town cares about the new guy.
Chapter Two
A Reason to Carry On
Personal log, Feb 14, 2017
Well, well, well, it seems to be the alleged Hearts and Hooves day that everypony keeps talking about. Let's note my progress the past few days. First, I lose my dream job, and now, I'm all alone on the most love filled day in existence. I'm depressed. But there's no reason I should mope around feeling sorry for myself all say. Hmm… maybe I'll even meet somepony at Pinka… Pinkame… however you pronounce that names party. Good luck self.
-End of log entry
Hello again. Back for more are ya? Well I guess I should continue with this shit fest I call a story. I awoke that morning around twelve or so feeling a bit better about the tragic interview. Still depressed though so don't worry about that. But a thought came to mind that had never occurred to me before. I hadn't been to a large social event in years. My mind was racing. What if I do something stupid? What if nopony even acknowledges my existence? I guess you could say I was sort of shy. But yeah, I had a good hour to kill and I was starved. So surprisingly, I went down to the market to see what… goods they had. So I grabbed my wallet and began trotting towards the store.
Upon arrival, I was mesmerized by the incredible selection of… fruits and vegies. Well Sky Chaser, what did you expect when you were born into a vegetarian society. Anyways, I was in one of the (estimated six thousand and fifty two) apple stands waiting for, you guessed it, a green apple. When suddenly, something caught my eye. More like somepony. She was this… violet colored unicorn with pink and purple highlights in her mane. She was just standing there, waiting in the peach line. Oh and holy hell she was hot.
"Um… sir?" The nice mare running the stand asked as I gazed upon the purple ponies beauty.
"Oh um… one green apple please!" I said in a hurry.
"That'll be-"
"Here, one bit!" I said handing her the bit. She looked at me angrily before turning around to get the apple. But when she did, I looked back where I saw the purple mare. She was gone. I franticly looked around, trying to see if I could find her again. But she had disappeared.
"Sir, are you okay?" The attendant asked me.
I snapped my head back in her direction and said, "Fine." I took my apple and returned home feeling disappointed. Well I probably don't need to go into detail on how I moped around for the next few hours for the regret of missing my chance to speak with that… aphrodisiac mare was killing me. So I'll just skip to the part where I'm right outside… what's her names house. I arrived at five o'clock sharp. Being fashionably late never really was my thing. Then again, neither was being fashionable at all. Well anyways, As soon as I walked through the door, I was greeted by a seemingly overexcited mare.
"My name's Pinkie Pie, nice to meet you!" she said as she somehow managed to hop in place.
"Likewise, I see you've invited the whole town." I replied.
"Only my friends silly! Oh my gosh, there's more of them! I have to go! Nice meeting you!" said Pinkie Pie as she sped off in the direction of more guests. I just let her be. But since an apple was the only thing I had eaten that day, I decided to go to the refreshments table and get a cup cake or something. And then… the most cliché thing happened. As I approached the table, I accidentally bumped into the violet mare I saw earlier.
"Oh man, I'm sorry!" I said as I eyed a book on the ground that she was previously carrying.
The purple mare rubbed her head before saying, "No, no… it was my fault. I wasn't looking where I was going."
I picked up the book labeled Quantum Magic and held it out to her. "You dropped this?"
"Yeah, thanks." She said as she took it from me.
I was silent for a second before saying, "So, you're just uh… studyin' some magic there… at a party?"
"What, can you think of a better time?"
"Well…" I paused. "You know, I study a lot of magic myself."
"You? A Pegasus? What are you, some kind of scientist?" she asked skeptically yet almost sounded intrigued.
I suddenly felt nervous. I wondered if she was flirting with me. I didn't know how to tell. But then again, I could just have been one of those low life nerds who never went out other than to get to mail. I spoke. "Well… no. I guess I just… find it interesting."
She then began twirling her mane and had a faint smile on her face. I felt like I was getting somewhere. The mare then replied excitedly, "I know! Isn't it just so fascinating!"
I decided to go for it. I would ask her out in the most confident way possible. "Well… maybe we could… have a… I don't know…"
"A study session!" she replied franticly.
"Yeah, one of those." I said accepting type of meeting.
"We could do it at my house! My name's Twilight Sparkle by the way. I live at the Books and Branches Library. Hmm… I guess it's a house. Hmm…" she said as she began pondering to herself.
"Maybe we could do it tomorrow. Say around six o'clock?"
Twilight suddenly leaped back into reality and said, "Oh… yeah, that sounds great!"
"Alright well, I'll see ya around Twilight." I said walking off with my hoof in the air, waving goodbye.
I stayed at the party until about nine; meeting a few ponies that I probably would never see again. As I walked out of the house, my eyes met with Twilights while she was talking to one of her friends. She blushed and let out a little chuckle that she tried to cover with her hoof. I waved to her and began trotting home.
Chapter Three
Dead End
Personal log, March 24, 2017
Been a while since my last log entry hasn't it? I guess I've been a little… preoccupied lately. This mare, her name is Twilight Sparkle. She has to be the greatest thing that had happened to me. We're just so… good together. I mean, we haven't even kissed yet but that's the weird thing, I don't even care. In fact, I think I'm finally over the whole weather patrol fiasco now that I'm working at the library with Twilight. Speaking of that, Twilight said that we were supposed to close up the library early tonight. What does that filly have planned tonight? Gosh, just thinking about her excites me to no end! Is this what love is?
-End of log entry
It was around seven PM when Twilight put up the closed sign and locked the front door. "We have the whole place to ourselves. Here," Twilight said holding out her hoof, "Follow me, I have something I want to show you."
I followed her down to the basement. As I entered, I was surprised to see that the room was nearly pitch black. The only light came from a candle lit table holding a silver platter and two wine glasses containing punch. "Not to sound unmanly or anything but… this is beautiful."
"But wait, there's more." Twilight said as she walked over to the table and removed the lid from the platter. By doing this, she revealed something amazing. "I know how much you love green apples so I made this."
It was a gourmet green apple pie with cinnamon chips on the side. "Aww, you're so… thoughtful."
"Well we don't have to sit here and admire it all day, let's dig in." Twilight stated as she started towards her chair.
"Ah." I said stopping her. "Allow me." It was then that I pulled her chair out.
Twilight sat down before saying, "You certainly are the gentlepony aren't you?" in a sweet voice.
"Only if you want me to be."
"Huh?"
"Um…" I said stalling. "Say this food sure does look good."
"Why thank you, chasey wasey." said Twilight taking her first bite.
It was then that I decided to take my first bite as well. "Oh my gosh! This is delectable!"
"You know I've never met a stallion so generous with his compliments before."
"I then stared her in the eyes before saying, "If it weren't so easy…"
Then something happened that not even I could explain. We both leaned into kiss simultaneously. I mean it wasn't even on my mind at the time, or was it? I actually can't really remember what my thoughts were at that moment. I guess that's what love can do to a stallion. Anyways, that's when it all started. Right before our lips met, Twilight accidentally knocked her punch glass off the table. And knowing my stupid, stupid Pegasus reflexes, I caught it. Not with my hooves. Not even with a body part at all. I caught it with magic right in front of Twilight. She looked appalled. When I realized what I'd done, I immediately released the glass. As it shattered against the stone cold ground, so did our love.
"Oh my god! What are you!"Twilight shrieked.
"P-please… j-just let me explain!" I shouted hoping she would understand.
"You're… wrong! Get out! Just go!"
"Fine." I said shutting my eyes in remorse. I hesitated for a moment before having a faint aura surround my entire body before physically teleporting back to my house. I felt dead inside. Upon rematerializing in my home, the first thing that caught my eye was the monitor on my computer which softly illuminated the dark room. I approached it and observed my most recent log entry I had recorded just before I left for the library. I listened to it. It caused me so much sorrow. But then I noticed the part about how I had gotten over my dream job. Just the thought that one single mistake could cause me so much pain, made me want to kill myself. I started a new one.
Personal log, March 24, 2017
I remember… when I decided to settle here, I wanted to log my progress here so I could possibly note certain events that led to my new, happy life. I realize now… that I no longer need that anymore. What's the point of living when nopony wants to even go so far as to date a freak like me?
-End of log entry
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Personal log, March 25, 2017
Well I’ve slept on it and I’ve made my decision. Triton, you’re my brother and I love you more than anything. I believe that even with me gone, you’ll magic skills will still improve just as well. And Twilight, I know we didn’t know each other long, but I could tell that you were the right pony for me. I didn’t ask for my curiosity. It just led me to become the monster I am now. But I think I’ve shown, I can’t keep my powers a secret forever. This is Sky Chaser… signing off.
Suicide victims… they always puzzled me. I mean, I understand what they’re getting at. They don’t agree with society, so they leave. But why kill yourself… when you could kill society? That’s how I always saw it. That’s why now, I have a plan. The thing is with Unicorns is, well… some scientist years ago actually bio engineered them with certain restrictions. And for good reason too. I mean, could you imagine every Unicorn running around with unlimited power? Okay so this is how the telepathic communication with the nano bots works. The horn on a Unicorn’s forehead acts as both an amplifier and a filter. Now if you’re somepony like me, you don’t need an amplifier. This also means, I can do so much more with these bots than any Unicorn can dream of. Including far better range. So now that you know how overpowered I was, let’s continue with my life.
Chapter Five
What have done?! That’s what the voice in my head was constantly shouting. I had killed one of the only ponies I cared for. Even if she didn’t feel the same about me… but no matter. I still had enemies. The only ones who I could place the blame. There was no more time for fucking around. I only had one thought then. The thought that I’d hoped would be enough to defeat Celestia and Luna. I flew towards the castle, my pursuers close at hand, maintaining an incredible velocity. It was in my sight. Along with two more Unicorn guards. As if I didn’t have enough issues. It was at this point that I felt… don’t say royally fucked… but yeah, I was. But I knew it wasn’t too late. I knew I could think my way out of that situation. So I tried something they wouldn’t expect. I just… landed smack dab in the middle of them, leaving a good ten feet equally between me and the four guards.
Personal log, March 29, 2017
Hey… Twilight Sparkle here. I know I don’t usually do this sort of thing… but after the ones they found in Sky Chasers house, I felt I needed to do one… in his memory. No matter what he did, nothing can change the way I felt about him. How I still feel about him! *sigh* I guess I couldn’t be more thankful I was here at the castle and that Spike was out with Rarity at the time of our house being destroyed. You know… He… Spike I mean… He’s done everything he could to care for me after what happened. Along with the princess letting me stay at the castle until the library is rebuilt. It’s just… I really hope Chase’s brother… Triton… I really hope he will be okay. I think the two were really close. But ever since Chase’s death… Triton has acted very… odd. But Sky Chaser… I’ll never forget you. You were my first love after all.