The things i do for love

And then I woke up. Not from having my ass knocked out for no apparent reason, but from the dream I was having about being in the forest. Been having that one for a few months now. I’m currently writing this in solitary confinement(I’ll explain in a minute) in the prison I was sent to. Hel. Yep. Now I can say I’ve been to Hel and back, can’t I? Well, let me explain Hel to you for a moment. Hel is basically where they send the rejects of society that they don’t really care what happens to. There’s a torture chamber, two inmates to a cell, mo beds, no toilets, nothing. I haven’t seen the light of day or night since they threw me in here. Anyway, that fucker of a guard cheated me. They dragged me before the princesses, who instantly gave me a life sentence here. However, that guard did make up for it by smuggling me a few things. Namely one of those phials of blood, my dagger, this pencil, and all the paper I’ve been using to write this journal of mine. Hard to believe I’ve been in here for almost a year. Hel, not solitary confinement. Pretty damn close though. Hold on a minute, here comes the guard.

Alright, I’m finally out of solitary, and I see they still haven’t moved the corpse of my last cell mate. That’s what happens when you try some funny shit with me. Anyway, I think their dragging my latest cell mate over now. Yep, they just threw him in here. Another unicorn, too. Great. “Hey meat. welcome to Hel.” I said to him. God, he hasn’t said anything yet, and I already feel like I should hate him. “What’re you in for?”

“Domestic violence, a few years back. My mare talked back to me, so I messed her up. I messed her up real bad. Got transferred here from Ponyville because of a few fights. How about you?” if he is who I think he is, he’s not leaving this prison alive.

“Murder and high treason.”

“Really? Damn, who’d you kill to end up here?”

“Two of the elements of harmony and about twenty odd some others. What’s your name, new guy?” I asked him. Only one way to find out, eh? He’s obviously freaked out, I can see it in his eyes. The prison is dark as a moonless night, but your eyes adjust after a while.

“Name’s Hooves. Swift Hooves.”……..

“Your mare…. Her name doesn’t happen to be Derpy Hooves, does it?”… I swear to god, if he says

“Yeah, how’d you know?” he’s a dead man.

“Well, the last name was a bit of a hint. I’ve seen Derpy around every now and then. I take it her being cross-eyed is your work?”

“Ha! Yep. I messed her up good, I told ya.” he‘d said. Well, the guard just showed up. I’ll be right back.

Turned out we had visitors. “Hey there maggots. You’ve both got a visitor. You know the rules, we unhook your shackles from the wall, but any funny business, and you flank is in a shallow grave.” isn’t he just the nicest guy you ever met? Anyway, yeah, they hook our shackles to the wall, but I’ve got enough slack to write and pace. Both of which I do a lot of. Anyway, they guard stepped a couple steps away, allowing our visitors to approach the cell, but being close enough to do something should anything go wrong. I think I’ve got enough smokes on me to bribe him….. Oh, yeah, the visitors. Mine was Applejack, again. It seemed that she came here at least twice a month to flaunt her freedom. I didn’t really care. Swift’s visitor was Derpy, who stood a good distance away. Smart girl. The guard magically unhooked our shackles, and lit the torches that were spread up and down the hallway. There was still enough shadow in the back. Perfect.

“Applejack. Mrs. Hooves. How are you ladies today? Or is it tonight? I can never figure it out.” I said as I approached the bars that separated me from the innocent. Applejack merely spat on me.

“You murderin’ piece’a trash. They should’a killed ya on the spot, or at least sent ya to the moon. But here ya are.” she said, her words practically dripping with venom.

“Trust me, sometimes this place makes me wish I was dead more then I already do. Have you seen the torture chamber? Nasty stuff. Anyway, how’s Pinkie holding up?”

“She’s doin’ alright. Ah still havent told her yer in here for the long haul. It’s better that way.” she said, and I couldn’t really argue.

“Ya got that right…. Look, for what it’s worth….. I’m sorry. It was just” a cutoff.

“Human nature?” lol, nope!

“Actually, I was going to say depression and psychosis, but that works too I guess.” I said. She obviously didn’t find it funny, as she walked out. Not much of a visit, was it? Swifts, on the other hand(or hoof, whichever you prefer) was going far more interestingly. She was berating him for being such an asshole, while he was talking shit about what he’d do once he got out. I called the guard over to me.

“What do you want?”

“Sh, keep your voice down. I’ve got an offer to make. I’ll give you every last smoke I’ve got for you to “take a break, if you know what I mean.” I said, hoping this was one of the many dirty guards here in Hel.

“Alright, but if something gets reported, I’m coming down on you like a sledgehammer.”

“Fair enough.” I said, handing him the smokes before he trotted off. Game time. I walked off into the darkness behind swift and pulled out my dagger. I was going to enjoy this. I snuck up behind him, grabbed him by the muzzle, and whispered into his ear. “An eye, for an eye..” I said, gouging out both of his eyes with my blade. I then put the blade to his throat. “The debt of blood must be paid in full.” I said as I drew the blade sharply across his throat, and moved my hand from his mouth to put my arm across his throat and drag his body back into the shadows. I could feel his warm blood trickle over my arm, and down my hand. I admit, it was nice. It had been a while since I had been able to take such pleasure in a kill. I then stepped out of the shadows, back towards the bars, where Derpy stood, mouth covered with one of her hooves, eyes wide. “Go. I’m sure the guards will be here soon enough, and if your standing here gawking at this, they’ll assume you had something to do with it, ad then where will you be? Right here in this cell with me. Not someplace you want to be.” I told her. I did this for her, so there was no way in hell(pun completely intended) I was going to let her get arrested for it. Then she spoke.

“W-Why did you do it?”

“He told me about what he did. I may be a murderer, and I won’t lie, I’ve killed mares, but to take pride in it? No excuse. Now go, run, tell the guards if you want, I’m in here for the long haul anyway.” I told her as I walked away and sat against the wall. She opted to run off. Well, I think I hear the guards coming, so I’ll write more later.