6 Weeks Later

Lyra sat on the bench breathing in fresh air. Yesterday she was released from Clopping Hooves the road to recovery from the psychological trauma she went through was tiring. The mint green mare was relived to just sit and absorb the peace that was around her at the moment. Clopping Hooves was just like the Princess said "it was helpful." She was not cooped up in a room and being mind probed by doctors. She went to the groups and learned exercises to clear her mind of negative thoughts like meditation or writing a journal of her everyday life and how she felt. Her therapist Peaceful Mind was kind and caring unlike the ones she had in the past who just wanted a paycheck or stare you down then mutter under their breath. She was a perfect in talking and listening. Lyra at first didn't know what to say she'd guess that they would begin with Ruby but when Peaceful Mind came in she plopped her pink self down and began

" So what do you like Ms. Heartstrings ?" she added with a smile and propped both her hooves under her chin and rested them on her desk.

That was when Lyra began talking and talking by their time together she told her everything fro humans to Bon-Bon to Ruby. She would listen to Lyra and laugh when she told her something funny to being silent and sit right beside her when they got to Ruby. Lyra also made a few friends there like Loose Screw who's story really made you think how well you have had it .

Her name was a good example of how " wrong " her parents were. She confided in Lyra that she was named Loose Screw because when she was a toddler and started to stand up by herself, she use to butt her head against the bars of her play pin. Originally Her name was Silver Wave but after her parents seen what she does in the play pin they dubbed her Loose Screw, because they'd guessed " she had a screw loose."

Things didn't get better for her as she got older. When she was a little filly she would pretend to be a dog. Mostly for the reason her mother Amber Wave got upset one night because their landlord wouldn't allow a dog in the house. So Loose Screw, who was " just out of diapers" and wanting more attention than what she was getting decided she would be a puppy for her mommy. This would have been fine for a couple of hours but this went on for over a dozen years. Loose Screw has been in the hospital for three years and it was not until recently that she remembered that she was a mare not a bitch.

Lyra felt shock and remorse when she learned this . Loose Screw parents were drunks and negligent and were arrested on numerous charges. No pony even knew she was real, she was only allowed out at night to relive herself and and her parents had her home school and did her work for her. They wanted her to be a dog, for them it was cheaper and easier than raising a filly. The ponies that did know were the same as her parents if not worst. They found it funny and did not see the harm in a filly being raised like a dog. It was not till she got loose and and tried to bite some pony that the world knew about her and the cruel cards life dealt her. In group when the silver haired mare told her story she broke down , Lyra comforted her.

Then there was Pied Hat and Dark Shade. Pied hat was a orange stallion with a green shaggy mane that always wore a hat with only but no less two colors, and the hats would come in different shapes and sizes. He was funny, quirky. and random. When Bon-Bon- visited he at first made her nervous, she even advised Lyra to stay away from him. Lyra only had two words " Pinkie Pie." They then chuckled and dropped it. From what Lyra heard from Pied Hat in group that he made his hats the old fashion way with mercury. It took a toll on him and he admitted it gave him illusions and sometimes he could not help himself. He would do something stupid because it felt right like burning down his shop or jump scare people on the street.Lyra bonded with him for he was a laugh and she needed something like that at were she was at in her mind. The way he would make her and every pony laugh was crazy and random . If it was jumping into a wall or farting in group and looking at Peaceful Mind or another nurse then exclaim " Really?!"

Dark Shade was the opposite of Pied Hat. She was a 19 year old mare with a black coat and a purple long mane who tried to kill herself,this bothered Lyra deeply. She heard through the grape vine that she suffers from a major depressive disorder. Which made her moods fragile and mostly in some way depressed. Lyra had been diagnosed when she was in her teen as being bi-polar. Which means she would go from extremely happy to extremely sad. So she knew were Dark Shade was coming from.

One day in group when asked why she tried to kill her self. She said it was because of her cutie mark which was a crescent moon and it shadow, she got it when she won a 12 foal hide and go seek match. Dark Shade got depressed because she felt she was always going to be in the dark.

When Lyra left she told Dark Shade about the Cutie Mark Crusaders in ponyvile. She then gave Dark Shade her address, so if she wanted to arrange something with them she could get in contact with her. When Dark Shade heard this she gave Lyra a big hug and a thank you. The Lyre playing artist then said with a smile while still hugging her "If she became depressed she could write or come down anytime."

Lyra being 25 and who has a similar mood disorder knew she could help the older teen out alot. Loose Screw, Pied Hat, and Dark Shade said they would write.

Bon-Bon also kept her word and visited everyday and did not miss any, she owned her own store so she could and did do that. Ether in the morning or after noon she would be there everyday in 6 weeks. From ponyvile to Canterlot was a trip and back. But Bon-Bon would tell her self and Lyra " Anything for love."

Which was good for Lyra ( even though they had many games, groups, and good books) would look forward to seeing her mare friend everyday. She missed her deeply when visiting hours were over. When Bon-Bon would come first thing they would do was cuddle for a half an hour both picturing they were at home in each others arms. Then they would go looking for something to do. Then they would talk bout thing going on at home. Bon-Bon would not bring up anything to do with Ruby or Berry Punch ( who was on the fourth floor of Clopping Hooves.) he would say that everything was okay or tell her some good new like Dinky Hooves getting her cutie mark That was three sparks leaving a sparkly tail. She got excited when her mom was flying and almost home from work one day and that day was the last day before she got her first ever vaction from work. Dinky with a pop and a crack transported to her mother's hooves. The cutie mark crusader say it because her destiny is magic of concerning passion and love. Since she loves her mother dearly and was passionate on spending two weeks with her straight through.

They also tried to make room for games while she was there. It would be from board games to trust falling. That was Lyra's favorite to play with Bon-Bon. Because Bon -Bon would have to stand on two legs and fall back on Lyra which was on all four of her feet behind her, and sometimes she would move abd her mare friend would fall on the mat. Luckily for Lyra when visiting hours were over it was time for group then supper and by that time Lyra would be ready for bed.

At first Lyra had problems sleeping because Bon-Bon was not there. The first night she even went into a panic attack and had to be given medication so she could calm down, Then the nurse had to comfort her and talk to her till she fell asleep.

Lyra had grown tired of sitting and thinking about the last two weeks. She got up and started down the park she was sitting at's trail. She was by herself relived she was finally in her town the one she adopted over Canterlot as home. The day was beautiful and it was nice and warm but not hot nor any humidity in the air. It was like the day was made for her.

After awhile of walking down the trail in the park Lyra hear some commotion, splashing and laughing to be exact. Lyra being the curious mare she is followed the noise. Soon she came upon "the ole swimming hole" that most ponies went to swim at. She could see from the edge of the pond area, two foals playing in the water. With her curiosity filled she started to turn back untill she heard.

" Hey Snails look I'm Ruby Pinch!" Lyra could also her frantic splashing after the colt said that.

Another voice chuckled " Yeah that's funny Snips, you know I bet she screamed like a baby too."

" Yeah I bet she did " Snips replied with a laugh.

Lyra in shock couldn't really grasp what she heard nor what to do. They didn't cover people making fun of the dead especially the a filly whom you found dead. She had to do something but she did not know what to do. The mint green mare was in an emotionally haze, the only thing she could think of was to turn around and head towards the pond even farther.

When she came to were Snips and Snails were playing she stopped and looked at both of them.

The grayish green colt recognized her first " Uh hi Lyra." he said timidly

" You didn't see that did ja?" he asked

Lyra nodded just staring at the both of them. Snails walked up to Snips's side with his head down.

" Oh um please don't tell our parents they would tan our hide's " the orange colt replied.

" Yeah they would tan em good too"

Lyra closed her eyes and remained silent for a moment before blasting them away with her magic. Snips landed in the water while Snails landed the grass off the pond. Lyra proceeded to Snips she trudged through the water. The colt was still recovering from the blast when Lyra was standing over top of him.

" Please! I'm sorry I promise I wont make fun of Ruby no more and I won't tell no pony about you blasting us! Please I just want to go home!" cried Snips.

Lyra still looking down puts a hoof down on his chest, she then reach's down to Snip's forehead and bites down on his horn. He screamed in pain as Lyra does this. The pressure of Lyra's head pushes Snip's head a little deep in the water. So he wont drown holds his breath even as Lyra is biting down on his horn. Then with a jerk of her head to the left Lyra snaps Snip's horn off then throws it in the water.

" Look's like Snips got snapped." Lyra said mockingly

She then took a look at Snails who is slowly getting up. Lyra levitates a pond rock that was close by, she aims and throws it. With a clonk!, she hit her target Snail's head He falls to the ground with a thud.

Lyra possessed by a new found sadistic rage looked down at Snips. He was lying on his back, Lyra looked down even farther to his tiny balls.

" You know I bet you were planning on using these on a innocent filly." Lyra said pointing to his balls. Snips whimpered with his eyes shut.

" Maybe even on Ruby, which is a joke a cute filly like that would never like a piece cow shit like you."she taunted.

She put a hoof on his testicles and slowly started to push down

" Owe! please stop ! " bellowed Snips.

Lyra would not, she pressed down even harder, Snips chocking and crying in pain. The pressure on his sensitive parts being squished and every centimeter was pressure building pain, it was like squeezing two water balloons that were attached with nerves to the body. Then pop ! , Lyra turned his testicles into mush in his ball sack. Snips was in so much pain he threw up.

" Ha ha ha now that's funny, I didn't know balls popped. I thought they just got crushed." Lyra exclaimed with a laugh.

Snips was going into convulsions.

" Hey stop that I'm almost done okay?!" shouted the lyreist, she added a punch in the face for good measure. She then placed her horn on Snip's throat and stabs him.

The colt with scissors as his cutie mark convulsed even harder gasping for air. She then choose to end it right there. Lyra the tuned him around and held his face in the water. He struggled at first but soon mercifully went still.

After finishing him off she turned to were Snails was at. Lyra trudged back through the water to the shore. The colt was still unconscious, but that didn't stop her. She got right on top of Snails, which woke him up with a gasp and started to jump up and down on him.

" Stop...please stop..." he sputtered

Lyra just kept on jumping with a smile on her face like a kid on a trampoline. Bones were snapping poking through his orange coat and internal organs were crushed under her weight. She jumped and jumped and jumped for a good five minutes before hopping off of him.

Unfortunately Snails was still alive but choking on his own blood. At least three of his ribs were poking through his skin and he was coated in dirt.

" Well I guess it's time to put that slow brain of your to a stop, you know your parents should have not ever have fucked!"

Lyra then hopped onto his skull which smashed almost instantly. She burst into psychotic laughter, she laughed long and hard. She was in ecstasy, the things she had done were justify. The two colts were made fun of Ruby were dead. They should have been the one's to drown that fateful day in the Everfree forest, not Ruby.

Their parents brought them into this world, Lyra took them out. That in away made them her kids, right? She looked down at Snails mutilated corpse. Lyra then grabbed him with her magic and began to walk towards Snips in the water. She also started to calm down as she approached the the dead body in the water, with Snails levitating by her side. When she reached Snips she placed Snails right beside him.

Lyra stared blankly at the blood in the water. It was not as much as before she went to Snails but still enough to make it red. She gave them both a burst of magic energy to push them into deeper water. As their bodies sailed Lyra's mind was cleared, only a tiny of consciousness of what she done . But not enough to make her worry nor feel bad.

Author's Note

Welp I hope this chapter is too your liking I went back to my old writing style so I hope this one is more up to snuff lol I really dont like Snips or Snails so I went a little crazy with that part lol but ether comment and subscribe please