Falling Into A New Life

I awoke from a dream of a dark, disturbing void. For a while I just sat there, going through everything that had happened up to that point. The room I was in seemed darker somehow, it reminded me about my emotions problem. Though after thinking about it... I realized I felt fine. There was no second guessing this time. I actually felt normal. Before when I was emotionless everything seemed bright and happy. Now that I have them it seems dark and gloomy. What's going on here. Not to mention that disturbing dream. That's where I really thought about what had happened so far, and it was a bad idea, I was freaking out.

(I have no idea where I am, some pony thing that can talk is bringing a demon and some magical test thing, and if what I've seen and felt is any indicator, I might have lost more than just my body. Oh yeah... Im not even human anymore. So there's that.)

I... I panicked, horribly. With wild eyes I searched for the answers my mind couldn't give me. With every breath I saw less and less until a black  tunnel closed around my eyes. It was simply to much.

Next when I awoke I was much calmer. I noticed I was on the floor, guess in all the panicking I must have fallen off. Looking towards the door, I heard someone approaching. With the few seconds I had, I managed to climb back into the bed and pretend to be asleep, just before the door opened. I heard two different voices whispering as they entered.

(Ok I just need to act rationally. They think I have amnesia, I am going to be forced to do some job against my will, and everyone seems a little insane. So I just need to treat everything they do as normal, and don't act any more suspicious than a random creature teleporting from nowhere already is... I'm screwed)

As they neared me I started to pay attention to what was being said. They were talking about how the testing would go, things like that. It sounded like the pony from before and someone new. Her voice once again sounded lifeless and dull, but whoever she was with, had emotion in their speech. Even though I would't exactly call it vibrant. Focusing once again on their conversation, I caught the end of whatever Fine was talking about.

"-awake by now, I'm truly sorry." I think she was talking about me. Maybe I'll be able to learn something.

"It's all right, Im sure it couldn't be helped. However, I think it would be best if we begin." Judging from the deeper voice I'm guessing he's male. Sounds kinda pretentious though.

"Of course, I'll wake him up now."

I decided to wait for the second shake before I responded. "Mmm... who's there?"

"I have brought a signing demon, and the mage stone. It is time for you to test." She whispered.

Yep it's definitely fine. Though why is she whispering? Her voice had a tone of awe when she said signing demon. Aren't demons supposed to be servants to do your bidding? Maybe this demon's owner is important? "Ok, let's get started than."

Hearing this the demon spoke up. "Yes, that would be best. Although I've never seen a creature like you, Ms. Fine, are you sure it will even work. I would hate for this to have wasted my time."

"He is sentient, so it should. Disposal is always an option if required." She reassured hurriedly.

(Wow like I'm not even here. Wait what?) "Umm... excuse me but what do you mean disposal?"

"Well, without a contract signed we can't guaranty you won't break a law. Such unsavory types aren't allowed to exist here."

(Because that isn't evil and tyrannical sounding in any way.) "That sounds like a very good way to rid yourselves of crime."

"That's right, crime has been close to non existent since the Renewal."

"Renewal?" (That sounds interesting.)

Before she could respond, the demon interrupted. "Enough, proceed with the testing."

"Of course sir, right away."

As Fine rushed to placate the demon she pulled a funny looking crystal, among other things, and started setting them around the floor. Once she moved I finally got a good look at the 'demon'. It was smaller than I expected, maybe around 2 or 3 feet tall. He looked like someone took a pug, mashed its fat around than made it stick, dyed it red and ripped out patches of skin and fur. I was absolutely disgusted. He unfortunately noticed my revulsion.

"You, creature, why are you making that face?"

(Gotta think fast, gotta think fast, ok he is super pretentious and shit so I just need to play off that.) "I'm terribly sorry but, I just realized I haven't gotten to brush my teeth and I would hate to have bad breath around such guests." (Wait, what if they don't have toothbrushes and stuff like that here... shit.)

"Well, at least you know your place. Hurry up with the equipment. I want this done as fast as possible."

"Right away sir."

As Fine, who he still hasn't called by name, rushed to do his bidding I quietly stewed in anger. (Why that worthless piece of demonic trash. I try to be fucking respectful and he turns it back on me.) Before I could start planning revenge, Fine had finished setting up the equipment.

"Alright just come over here and we can get this over with, and you onto your new life."

You know, it's really freaky hearing someone say something like their excited in a monotone voice. It just sounds so wrong. (Guess now is the big moment.) "So, what do I do?"

"Well it's quite simple, here let me walk you through it.-" I noticed the demon had left to go wait in the hall. (I guess he doesn't care about the results.) "- First we check if you can use magic. We do this with the mage stone. If you can't, than you will be sent to the laborer's school to learn your new trade. After signing a contract for it of course. If you can we than test to make sure you aren't a feral-"

Being who I am, the second she said something interesting I immediately interrupted. "Wait, can you tell me more about that?"

"Umm, yes I suppose I can. A few years after the renewal-" There that is again. "- feral demons started to pop up. A feral demon is born when something goes wrong with their summoning, and instead of being transported to the emperor to swear allegiance, they appear randomly in the empire, with no memories to speak of. Sound familiar?"

(The way she's talking it sounds like demons aren't servants at all, yet she said they swear allegiance to the emperor.) "Why do the demons swear themselves to the emperor?"

"Right, I forgot you don't remember a thing. You see, the emperor himself is what's known as a demon lord. After he conquered the old empire, demons have been swearing to him so that they can have a place here in our world, ruling beside him. But enough of that, we don't want to keep Sir Abboth waiting."

(Wow, that makes a lot more sense. The demons aren't the servants, they're the masters. Wait, what Abboth said before about the contracts not working... he's a demon, and Fine was talking about me being sentient required. I... I think these contracts are selling ones soul. How else do they keep absolute control? And anyone who won't sell them their soul is... 'disposed of'. Guess I'm going to die, because I am not selling my soul to a fucking demon, and I wouldn't want to live in a world as fucked as this one.) "Yes... let's hurry. No point in delaying it."

"Excellent, first please touch the mage stone." As I touched it I felt a weird pulling sensation. Like something being pulled through my body, around where I'd guess my heart would be. I watched in awe as the stone turned bright and let out a beautiful white light. "It seems you can indeed do magic. We are always in need of mages, so this is great news. Now, just stand within this pentagram to make sure you aren't a feral."

I looked to see Fine had made a pentagram on the floor with many different symbols in and around it. As I walked in, I asked myself something. (What if I'm a demon? This is a new body, so I guess it would be possible but... don't demons burn in hell? I've always tried to be good, and I would never sell my soul, even if it cost me my life. So what would I do if I already lost it?) Turns out I would need to answer that question pretty quickly, as the pentagram and all its symbols glowed a bright scarlet red.

"Ahh it seems you are a feral. Well, it is a little disappointing we won't be getting another mage. They have become so rare. Sir Abboth! It seems he is a feral!"

I noticed Abboth walk back in. He said some things I didn't bother to hear, he actually seemed to have become interested now. The pentagram slowly grew brighter as he started to chant. The world around me was slowly turning more and more red. When I tried to leave the pentagram, I walked into a barrier keeping me in. As the shock set in, the only thing going through my mind was asking myself what I had done to become a monster. (I went to church. I asked for forgiveness for my sins, and I never did anything demon worthy. Don't people end up like this only after contracts and deals and shit? What did I ever do! I've done my best to help others my entire life! Why, why is this happening to me?) The answer came to me as I once again lost consciousness. I said yes.