Compendium Aftermath: Asylum

by Xfiles90210

Rating: teen
Tags: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Dark, Alternate Universe, Human, Other, Pinkie Pie, Random
Length: 6303

Sequel of Compendium: Pareidolia

Previous story - "Compendium: Pareidolia."

Asylum: Sequel of Pareidolia, focused on Pinkie Pie. After the invasion ended and Equestria barely survived, the pink mare practically lost all her sanity. The story is told by her psychiatrist, explaining her mental illnesses' development.

Note: The story will not update as new chapters, but as extensions of the unique chapter.

Published 2012-10-22 04:50:01 UTC
Last updated 2012-10-22 04:50:01 UTC

Asylum

Asylum

Written by Xfiles90210

Prologue

Recording 01: Patient entry check

This is Doctor Harvey speaking. As the security and research protocols require, it is needed to record the progress on our patients on tape. I was designated to look after patient zero-four-two; her name is Pinkamena Diane Pie, but she keeps calling herself Pinkie Pie or Auntie Pinkie. She’s not a human-type patient; she’s one of the recently discovered species of talking ponies, an earth pony to be exact.

It seems like she really hates any human who tries to get close to her. She even changes physically to show her emotions, like changing her mane style or even her coat color. The pre-tests say she might have bipolar disorder, but I differ. It seems that the patient’s history, provided by Princess Twilight, says that this pony saw how her parents were murdered; that must be part of her trauma, but that doesn’t explain her hatred towards humans.

Also, I think it is relevant to mention she always carries a baby alligator. She even bit a nurse when she tried to take it away from her to check it. Tomorrow I will talk to her personally and begin the therapy, but she won’t see me. I was told I must pretend to be an equine so I could succeed. I never liked to lie to my patients, but this time an exception is needed.

The story

Recording 02: Session 01

This is Doctor Harvey speaking. In five minutes I’ll personally meet my personal patient. Heh, I never thought I’d be doing this while I was at medical school, but I guess that’s what happens when the world is not fully known.

Anyway, I was getting ready for today’s session. Since I can’t allow her to find out I’m a human, then we’ll be in a room separated by a special glass wall that allows me to see her, but she won’t see me.

Steps are heard coming closer and then the sound of a door being opened is heard.

Oh, hello Miss Julie, is the patient ready?

- Yes Doctor. She’s calmed now, but she’s still very unstable.

I see. Please put her in the patient’s area

- Very well. Good luck, doctor.

The sounds of her steps are heard coming out as well as the door being closed. Moments later, slow galloping sounds are heard, entering the room.

Hello, Pinkamena. It’s nice to meet you.

“Who’s this?”

Calm down, I’m just a friend.

“Friend? Heh, my so called friends brought me here”.

I’m... different.

“How so? Are you another pesky human?”

Of course not. I’m... I’m a Pegasus.

“Then why aren’t you smiling?”

What do you mean?

“You know what I mean.”

Suddenly, sounds of galloping are heard again, followed by a loud sound of something hitting the wall.

Ponkamena, stop.

“Get me out of here!”

Calm down, just calm down. I just want to talk.

“How can I be calm, uh? How can I be calm if he’s still somewhere, outside?”

Who is he?

Again, another loud sound is heard on the wall.

Pinkamena, don’t do this. You’re just hurting yourself.

“You don’t care, nopony cares! You’re like them. You hurt me before, but not this time, not this time!”

The sound of the door being opened is heard and then various steps coming inside.

“I told you I didn’t want to see you, Pete. Get your hands off me, not-friend!”

Pete?

Sounds of struggling are heard for a moment. Suddenly, it stopped.

Sigh, thanks for the support, guards. Guess there was no other choice but to sedate her.

- Not a problem. Some patients are too dangerous.

The sound of the same door being closed is heard as the sound of the same steps and someone being dragged is heard.

Note to self: I must not only pretend to be a Pegasus, but a happy one. She knows something important, I feel it.

Recording 03: Session 02

Second day with my new patient; she’s under medical treatment due to what happened yesterday. Sigh, now she has to take painkillers to avoid another incident.

I know making a diagnosis after a brief interaction is pointless, but I have the hunch she has some sort of schizophrenia. I expect to be wrong; two mental diseases with no known cure in a patient would make her mentally unstable for the rest of her life.

The sound of the door being opened, followed by slow gallops are heard.

Oh, hello Pinka... Pinkie.

There’s no noise for a while. An awkward silence is present for a moment.

Well, I know it’s not easy to stay here. That’s why I’m here, to accompany you.

“Silly voice; I don’t need the company of anypony else but Gummy.”

I just want to be your friend. What do you say, Pinkie?

Sounds of female giggles are heard, followed by a couple of gallops.

“Your voice; Mister serious is not so serious now.”

I just followed your advice, Pinkie. Like you, I can be a joker.

“Ohhh, you seem to be a nice Pegasus, but...”

Another moment of silence is present. Suddenly, her voice is heard again, but much more serious.

“... nopony survived.”

What about your friends? They also did so as I did.

“They’re dead for me.”

Why?

“They weren’t smiling; they never said a joke...”

Her voice pauses again, only to be heard in a happy tone again.

“...after all, life is just a biiig joke.”

Don’t be so rude, they’re happy now.

“Nu-uh, they pretend to be happy, but they’re not.”

Interesting, what makes you say that?

“I’m the element of laughter, silly! I was born to make everypony happy, but I can’t make them happy as long as I’m locked up here.”

Well, it won’t last long. I’m sure of it. You still have me... and Gummy.

“That’s not enough. They say I’m nuts...”

Sounds of quiet laughs are heard.

“...but who isn’t?”

Heh, you may be right. Everything I want is to be sure you go back to who you were.

“Were? Silly, I never changed.”

So you say it was normal for you to kill walkers.

“Walkers...”

Her voice, once again, changes to a serious one.

“...They were never smiling. They were just walking around with long faces.”

Can you tell me what happened when it all started? I mean, if you’re ready to.

“I was just doing my duty as the element of laughter. Heh heh, if I couldn’t make them smile, then I ended up their misery.”

And what about your family? Were they...

Suddenly, a loud sound of fortified glass being hit hard is heard.

“Don’t dare to mention them!”

I’m sorry, Pinkie. Please calm down.

“Calm down? Heh, I’m calmed.”

Very well Pinkie. Is there something else you want to talk about?

“You.”

Excuse me?

“You say you want to be my friend. I don’t even know your name.”

Oh, my name is... Free Mind.

“That’s a funny name. I like it. At least it’s not Mind Free.”

Sounds of two giggles are heard; a male and a female one.

“So, tell me; what’s your cutie mark, friendo?”

Nothing important, it’s just the silhouette of a pony with a green cross on its head.

“Wow, kinda creepy if you ask me.”

Yes, I know.

“Cheer up! Auntie Pinkie only wants her friends to smile.”

I know. We’re afraid what you would do if they don’t.

“Well...”

Her voice changed to a serious, but mocking tone.

“...Only dead ponies don’t laugh at my jokes. You know what I do to dead ponies.”

Even if that pony was your friend Twilight Sparkle?

“Princess Twi? Maybe, maybe not. We had lots of adventures, but not anymore.”

Her voice tone then changes back.

“Anyway, guess we had a nice chit chat, uh?”

It was nice to meet you, Pinkie.

“I say the same, Free Mind. Hope that I already prove you I’m not too crazy, I’m just being myself, my true self.”

Sounds of the door being tried to be opened is heard, followed by a bunch of knocks on it.

“Why is the door locked?”

Don’t worry, it’s just part of the protocols.

“Protocols are boring.”

But make our lives safer...

“From me?”

You bit a nurse and tried to hit a guard.

“Oh, humans...”

He voice’s tone changes to one full of hatred.

“...I hate ‘em.”

Why?

“Why not? They think violence is funny.”

Not always.

“Yes they do. I bet they even write and draw violent stuff just for fun. And they say I’m nuts.”

What?

“I’d write a violent story involving them just to see their faces, but I’m not that silly.”

Sounds of steps coming closer are heard. Then, the sound of the door being opened is heard.

“Don’t even dare to lay a finger on me, miserable human. I’d rather go alone to my small, boring cell.”

- It’s not my choice, patient zero-four-two.

Guard; please just escort her to her room. Pinkie, promise me you won’t try to escape.

“Thanks Free. Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.”

Uh?

“It’s a Pinkie promise, silly! I never break those, never!”

Erm... okay. Guard, just please do what I say.

-I’m sorry, but I can’t take any chances, sir.

If something happens, it will fall under my responsibility.

-Very well. If she escapes, then it’ll be your fault.

“See ya later, Free! Same Pinkie room, same Pinkie hour.

Sounds of trotting and steps are heard going away. Then, the door closes again.

Note to self: tell the nurse to keep giving her the painkillers. At least she will be stable during the sessions. Oh, and also tell her to enforce the glass, it almost broke with a single blow from her bare hoof.

Recording 04: Session 03.

Doctor Harvey speaking. The schedule for the third session was delayed due to... unexpected inconvenience. Patient four-two tried to escape; one of the guards is in the nursery with critical condition. We still don’t know how she got a knife.

In her mental instability, she really thinks humans are pesky. She hates humans in general, or at least she’s seemed to hate everyone who has got close to her. There’s something intirguing though, she calls us all “Pete”...

The sound of the door being opened is heard.

-Doctor, she’s ready for the session.

Good, let her in.

-Yes, Doctor.

The door closes again. After a moment, the door opens again and sounds of small wheels are heard.

Why is she tied up?

-That was an order from the warden. He doesn’t want anymore incidents.

Very well, you can leave now. Come back in ten minutes.

After the door closes, there’s a moment of complete silence.

...Do you want to say anything, Pinkie?

There’s another moment of silence before her voice, with a tone of anger, is heard:

“Get these dumb ropes off me!”

Calm down. Why did you attack that guard?

“He deserved it. That stupid human deserved it”

She giggles, slowly turning into laughs.

But Pinkie, you almost killed him.

“So what? Heh, Pete was lucky today.”

Where did you get that knife?

“Who cares? All that matters is that he learned his lesson”

You know what you did was wrong, Pinkie...

“Why are you defending them!? They tried to stops us all from smiling! Heh heh heh, I’m just returning the favor.”

Pinkie, you told me you were born to bring happiness and smiles.

“Mmhmm, that’s exactly what I’m doing.”

You slashed his throat! You tried to kill him!

“Kill him? Nah, I just wanted him to not to laugh anymore, that’s it. Y’know what they say: no voice, no laughs.”

Don’t do this again, please.

“I can’t promise that, you know it, Free. They released these monsters, they threatened our families. They must pay, isn’t it?”

That’s murder. What would your mother think if she knew you just harmed someone else?

“My mommy...”

Her voice tone is changed to one with great anger.

“I told you never mention them ever!”

Pinkie...

“Get me out of here! I don’t want to be in this pesky place full with pesky humans!”

Female sobs are heard.

“I want to keep doin’ what I’m good at: smilin’, partyin’, laughin’. I hate to be tied up, I feel useless!”

You know you can’t be free. You’re a threat to everyone and everypony. You’re letting your hatred consume you.

“Shut up, shut up! Get me out of here!”

Calm down, Pinkie, calm down.

“No!”

A hard slam on the floor is heard.

Guards, we need assistance.

The door is heard to be opened, followed by constant steps. The sounds of her screams are mixed with the struggle for moments. Then, there’s complete silence.

Thanks for the support again.

- She’s starting to get less stable. We had to double the dose of sedatives.

Sigh. I need more time. I can cure her.

- It’s starting to get risky. The warden won’t approve that.

Just one more chance. Please, one more chance.

- That’s not up to us, Doctor. You must ask him.

Seems like there’s no other way. Okay, you can take her back to her cell.

The sounds of the steps are heard again, followed by the door being closed.

I can’t let her lose her mind. I need to find a way to make her open her heart and mind. Note to self: never mention her family again, that altered her too much.

Recording 05: Patient Overview

It’s been almost two months since patient zero-four-two go under my care. Although she shows signs of stability at times, she suddenly and constantly suffers mental breakdowns.

However, I’ve noticed something that could be helpful to begin a true process to heal her: She seems to be afraid or someone, or something. Every night she mumbles, like if she was talking to someone else, unbearable words.

I don’t know if I’m being professional, but I recorded one of her schizophrenic episodes. This recording may be the key if I know how to take advantage of it.

There’s a brief silence, followed by sounds of a small object being set on the table. Then, her voice is heard; it has a glimpse of anxiety and stress.

“Gummy... I know he won’t hurt us if we stick together...” She giggles, “...He wants me to be alone. He’s waiting over there... No, over there!” A scream of surprise is heard. “He’s coming, Gummy. I know it... But they don’t know.”

Sobs are heard for a while; then, they slowly turn into giggles.

“Twi, Dashie, Rarity... my friends are being silly. Why don’t they want to laugh with me?... Maybe he’s right... Yeah, he must be right!” She laughs loudly but briefly. “Maybe they aren’t friends, maybe... maybe they didn’t even exist all this time... Maybe they’re just inside my head, like he is... Oh, what’s that, Gummy? You say you’re bored? You say he’s doing this to make me stop laughing?” She gasps, “But he won’t succeed... Mommy’s here. She’s here, with me. Look, Gummy. She’s saying hi... She’s asking where daddy is... Why isn’t she seeing him? He’s beside her...”

A long moment of silence is present. Then, her voice is heard again with a glimpse of horror.

“No! Don’t hurt mommy!... Daddy, why are you doing this?... Wait, you’re not daddy... leave her... leave us alone!” Loud sounds are heard, like if something was hitting the door. “Stop laughing at us!... Leave me... Take ‘em away, please take ‘em away”, she sobs again, “You said you were our friend. You said... You said you’d be our best friend forever...” She starts to pant fast and heavily. “That music... Make it stop, Gummy. He knows that. They know what I’ve done... They’re smiling, but they ain’t happy...”

Then, she starts to say in a singing, but emotionless tone: “They’re inside me... I’m inside out... They’re all around... Within, Without... They’re inside... I’m outside... They’re all around... Within without.” She keeps repeating it for over three minutes. Suddenly, twisted laughs are heard before the record ends.

As it can be seen, the patient has too much stress. Her quick emotion changes, her anxiety and her fear at something yet unknown to me, are proofs of her mental disorders. What I still don’t understand is, why does she seem to hate humans?

Recording 06: Session 04.

Finally patient zero-four-two seems to have more mental stability since the last time the nurse checked her. Since the reports show her as a low threat, I can attempt once more to try to make her open her heart and mind. I pray for this to work.

Sounds of the door being opened, followed by slow galloping, are heard. Then, the door is closed again.

Good to see you again, Pinkie Pie. How have you...

“Where were you all this time, Mind?”

...Excuse me?

“You heard me well. Tell me, didn’t those mean humans allow you to see me even once?”

Not at all, Pinkie...

“Then why didn’t you pay me a visit? Gummy and I have missed the company of somepony else.”

I’m sorry. I thought you’d be okay with your pet Gummy.

“He ain’t a pet. He’s my friend, silly.” Her tone changes to a more playful one. “And of course I didn’t feel alone, not at all. But y’know, it’s better to be with more and more friends. Oh, we three could hang out after I get out of this dumb and boring place that stinks like pesky human.”

Come on, Pinkie. I’m sure not all humans are evil. There are humans that are even trying to help you.

“Help?” Her tone changes back to anger, “Help!? If they wanted to do that, then none of this would’ve never ever ever happened! He deceived us! He mocked at us! He laughed at us!”

Who, Pinkie?

“He’s still out there! He should be here, not me!”

You mean Pete?

“Shut up! Don’t say his name, don’t dare to do it again!”

Okay, okay. I won’t, but calm down, Pinkie. Look, most of them didn’t even know about what happened, and now they’re even helping to rebuild New Equestria.

“New Equestria? No, no. It’s called Equestria... And these pesky humans should stay away from my friends. They should stay away from the place I live and love!”

Please understand. It’s all over now; those memories belong to the past and the ones responsible already received their punishment. They will not hurt you or your friends ever again, Pinkie.

“No... No!” A hard hit is heard, “you must be lying! All those humans don’t deserve to even see Equestria.... They do know what happened, and they’ll do it again”, she is heard sobbing. “All I want is... I want everything to be how I liked. I want everything to be before my friends and I met that pesky, meanie, evil human.”

Pinkie Pie. I know you feel terrible for what happened and you have done. But please listen to me: It can’t be undone. All we have to do is to try to get this over with and finally live our lives normally. You bear the Element of Laughter, you should be cheering your friends up and trying to make them forget the horrors of those dark time.

There’s a brief silence before her voice is heard again: “If only I knew it all would happened, I...” Sounds of her cry are heard, “...I would’ve stopped it all. My parents would be alive if it wasn’t for the fact I was so useless. I couldn’t save them... I went back to my home to warn them, but I didn’t. I told them nothing. And when they found out, it was too late.” She is heard sobbing for a few moments before she kept talking: “I still remember their last words. I still remember my mommy’s words. They loved me so much; they loved me even though I did nothing but to be scared. I miss them so much.... I really do...” Her shaking words stop as she begins to sob loudly.

Let it out, Pinkie. You know well you have your friends, you have Gummy, and you have me.

“Now you understand why I feel like this? Now do you see why I hate ‘em so much? They took my parents away from me, and I’ll do the same to every human I’ll see.”

Please don’t do this. Your goal is to bring happiness, smiles and laughs to everypony and everyone who is with you. Please promise me you won’t hurt them; they only want to be your friends.

“I’m sorry, Mind, but I can’t promise you that. They don’t know how it’s like, they weren’t there.” As she speaks, her voice tone changes gradually from sorrow to hatred. “They will never understand how I feel. They will never know how much and harm they did to us all. If I want to bring happiness, then I have to stop these meanies at all costs.”

Even murder?

“Even murder.” Her laughs are heard, twisted laughs. “They won’t see it coming, Mind. They won’t see it coming as my parents didn’t back then. Doesn’t matter how many meanies are taking happiness away from my beloved land and friends; Auntie Pinkie will stop ‘em all.”

You’re going too far, Pinkie. You know what you’re doing is wrong. Just think for a moment: Would your parents approve the way you’re thinking now?

“Does it matter? They’re gone, Mind. They’re gone and they won’t ever come back.” Her laughs are heard once again. This time, they were louder and darker.

I think we should stop now. You’re far too stressed.

“Am I? And what about you? Didn’t you lose somepony you loved too? Wouldn’t you like to get payback? Think about it, Mind. It is not as crazy as it sounds. In fact, I think I haven’t felt that sane before! We two together could bring all those smiles back to our homes again, right?”

I would never seek revenge, Pinkie. Revenge only leads to more revenge until somepony stops it.

“Too bad, guess I’m on my own. Heh, maybe Gummy could help me either.”

The sounds of the door being opened, followed by various steps, are heard.

- Time’s up, doctor.

Very well, you can take her back to her cell.

“Think about what I said, Mind.” She is heard giggling, “we both could save Equestria”. She keeps giggling as her gallops are heard. Then, the door being closed is heard.

My goodness, she really hates mankind. Darn, this is getting too tough for me. Note to self: bring an old friend of hers next time.

Recording 07: Session 05

This is Doctor Harvey speaking. For today’s session, I have requested one of patient zero-four-two’s friends to come here and talk with her. Maybe hearing a familiar voice would make her to reconsider her intentions. Her friend’s name is Fluttershy, and she’s the most qualified for what I’m looking for; she has interacted with humans more than any other of her friends.

- “Excuse me, doctor. Are you sure this will work? I don’t want to be a disappointment.”

Don’t worry. I know this will work.

- “What if she doesn’t like me anymore? I was missing for over three months and I heard about what happened to her.”

Have faith. This may be the only chance we have.

The usual sounds of the door being opened, the gallops coming in and the door being closed again are heard.

Good afternoon, Pinkie Pie. I have a surprise for you.

“Oh, is it a nice surprise or a surprise to die for?” She is heard with a calm tone.

I brought a friend of yours. She’s with me and she would like to talk to you?

“Really? Who is this? Rarity, Twi, Dashie?”

- “Uhm, it’s me.” She speaks with a worried tone, “oh my, you don’t seem so good.”

“Fluttershy?” she is heard gasping, “Is it really you?”

- “Mmhm. I’m sorry if I didn’t help when you needed me...”

“Oh my gosh!” Her tone is changed to a happy one. “I thought these non-smiling zomponies got ya!”

- “Well, I survived Pinkie. When I heard about what happened to you, I felt so sad. If only I was there, I could have done my best to help such a great friend like you.”

“Tell me, Shy. How did you make it? Did you find out they love songs? Or did you destroy ‘em?”

- “Oh no, no, no. I got some very useful help from Spike and my friend Takeo.”

“Who’s that? I never heard that name before. Is he a Pegasus? He sounds like a Pegasus!”

- “Uhm, he’s actually a person... A human.”

“Wait, what!?” Her voice tone is heard with a mix of surprise and upsetness. “You were helped by one of these pesky humans!?”

- “Well, you see...” Her tone began to show nervousness, “he was actually living in the forest. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have arrived to their lands and...”

“You travelled to where!? Fluttershy, how could you?”

- “Please don’t get upset at me. I was just trying to help you; I had the idea of trying to convince them to stop attacking Equestria.”

“And you’ll tell me they’re not so bad, uh?”

- “Well, there were some people who wanted to harm me, but there is also nice people. Pinkie Pie, only a few of them are evil.”

“I... I never thought you’d turn your back on us like this.”

- “Uh? What do you mean, Pinkie?”

“I mean you went to their lands to meet their people while our own land and friends were being attacked by those never-smiling monsters!”

- “Please don’t say such mean things to me, Pinkie. I did my best to help my friends. I never intended to abandon then, I’d never do that. I swear in the memory of Princess Celestia that I would’ve gladly done better if I knew the way.”

There’s a moment of silence before Pinkie is heard talking again, this time with anger.

“Just leave me alone, Fluttershy. I see you like more to be with your human friend rather than being with your very best friend.”

- “Pinkie, I...”

“Leave me alone!” A loud hit on the reinforced glass is heard.

- “I’m so sorry, Pinkie. I’m truly sorry. I didn’t you you’d think like that. I thought you wouldn’t mind and still be my best friend.”

“I don’t need back-stabbing friends like you. Leave me alone! Go back with your pesky human Takeo!”

Suddenly, the sounds of the door being opened are heard. After trots are heard, the door closes again.

She’s gone, Pinkie. She ran away, sobbing.

“So what? I never knew she was hangin’ out with a miserable human.”

Were you serious about not being friends anymore?

“I... Well... I don’t want to keep talking. I’d like to be alone with my thoughts.”

Very well.

Sounds of the door being opened, followed by her trots and finally the door being closed are heard again.

This is not looking good at all; there are no signs of progress in my patient. If she keeps going like this, then I’m afraid she’ll stay locked in for the rest of her life.

Recording 08: Session 06

This is Doctor Harvey speaking. Three months; it’s been three months since I was assigned to help and cure patient four-two. However, I have only managed to make very little progress. I only know her motivations and what feeds her hatred, but I can’t manage to make her change her mind, to make her the equine she used to be.

I’m afraid she’ll be locked up in here for a very long time. She’s mentally messed up and she’s a high threat. I’m afraid that if we let her go now, she’d surely start attacking everyone she sees. Every time I go to her cell to check her health, she’s always mumbling, like if she was planning. She seems to be talking with someone else; she constantly changes her physical appearance every time she spots a guard or a nurse.

This will be the last session with her. Sigh, I don’t know what to do next, to be honest. I’ve tried everything to change her mind, but there were no good results. For this session, I must see through her heart and mind, and I must show her the truth. I must do my best.

- Doctor... A female voice is heard while the door is opened ...She’s ready now.

Good, get her in.

- Yes, doctor. Steps are heard. After a moment, slow galloping is heard, entering the room.

Hi, Pinkie Pie. How have you been?

“I’ve been locked up in this damned place for a very long time now, and you ask me how have I been? Heh, you have a really weird sense of humor, Mind: almost as if you were a human.”

I know. It’s just that I’m not in a very good mood today.

“Oh, why is that, doc? Was it something I said? Was it something I did?” Female giggles are heard. “Don’t worry, fella. Auntie Pinkie is here, and she’s gonna make that up to you. Ohhh, if only you knew.”

Knew? What are you talking about?

“I mean my task, silly! Heh heh, I was sure you’d remember ‘em all. Y’know, going back to our homes and make it be like if nothing happened.”

But Pinkie, it’d be much better if you forgive and forget. Besides, wouldn’t you like to see your friends once again?

“Nah. After all, they showed me friendship is just temporary”, her tone becomes more serious, “they turned their backs on me. They preferred to keep living the lie instead of fixin’ it. We’re on our own now, Mind. They’re the insane ones, not me.”

Look, just... Just stop for a moment and think. I know you’re not ill like other patients I’ve seen. I can feel that, Pinkie. Maybe you’re not telling me something.

“Something...” She is heard laughing, “...Don’t be silly, as he knows everything. I have a task, I have a goal. Equestria won’t be completely happy until I do it. Being locked up here just delays it.”

Can’t you see? You’ll have to stay here as long as you keep thinking like that.

“Well, it won’t be so bad as long as I have you and Gummy.”

About that... Pinkie, this is the last session I’m having with you.

“What?”

I mean, this is the last time you’ll hear me. The last time you’ll talk with me. I’m sorry, but I couldn’t be a help for you. There’s no use on keep trying.

“Is this some kind of joke? ‘Cause it’s not fun at all!”

No, it isn’t. I tried, Pinkie, I really did. But I guess that I won’t be the one who’s going to make you change your mind.

“Mind, please don’t go. Me and Gummy are going to feel lonely. Who will I be able to talk with then? I’ve answered your questions, no matter how silly they were.”

You’ll be assigned another psychiatrist, don’t worry.

“But he’ll be a human! You know I hate ‘em!”

I promise he’ll be a pony too. Pinkie, promise me you’ll change. Promise me you’ll someday forgive mankind for their mistakes.

“I... I...” There’s complete silence for almost a minute. Suddenly, a strong hit on the glass is heard. “Why are you turning your back on me, too!?”

I’m not doing that. I’m following orders.

“Me either.”

What?

“If you’re really my friend, then get me outta here! Let me go now!”

I can’t...

“Of course you can!” Another hard hit is heard.

Calm down, Pinkie. Just calm do... A third blow on the glass is heard ...Guards, I need assistance on session room.

In an instant, the door is opened, followed by a bunch of steps. Struggle is then heard, as well as female screams. Suddenly, there’s complete silence again. After a moment, the door is heard being closed.

Pinkie... What have you done?

“Something I had to do a while ago, Mind.” Twisted laughs are heard. “As I said, they didn’t see it comin’.”

Where did you get that knife?

“Doesn’t matter. Now let’s hurry up and get out of this place, Mind.”

Pinkie, I won’t do it.

“Oh, too late!” Another hard hit on the glass is heard. “I’ll finally see how you really are, Mind. Heh, I’m sure you’re a nice looking Pegasus like you said.”

Stop it now!

“Why should I? There’s no turning back. I’m sure they won’t be happy when they find out what I just did. Now, let’s finish this up.” A final hard blow is heard, followed by the sounds of the glass being shattered.

Pinkie, no!

“What in the...” Her tone changes to one with shock and anger “... You were also a pesky human the whole time!?”

Please listen to me, I had to do it. He is heard with a glimpse of fear.

“And all this time I planned to have somepony else to be with and help me with my task...” She is heard giggling, “...You want it quick but painful, or slow but painless?”

Don’t do this... If you murder someone, then you’ll be a criminal.

“I know, I know. And I already have planned how to hide. I’d become something like a hero with a mask and an outfit to hide my true identity.”

A hero doesn’t ever kill, Pinkie.

“Well, times change. And besides, don’t make me slash the guards again. Do you know why I didn’t murder ‘em?”

W...Why?

“To spread the message.”

A mess... He suddenly stops talking as he screams in pain. Argh!

“Yes, a message. By the way, should I color my outfit purple and dress like a clown, or should I color it red?”

W..wha... He is heard coughing and his breath becoming heavier.

“Nevermind, you’d never understand... But they do,” She is heard laughing loudly, “they do!”

Suddenly, the sounds of the door being opened are heard.

- There she is! Go after her and call the nurse!

“Oopsie, gotta go now!” She is heard giggling and then the sounds of galloping and running are heard. After a while, more steps are head.

Nurse... Help them first. My wound is not as severe as theirs.

- ...Yes, doctor.

Epilogue

Recording 09: Final report

This is Doctor Havey speaking. It’s been a week since the incident happened. The guards and I needed urgent medical attention. What still intrigues and scares me is: How is that she didn’t pierce any vital organs? I want to think of it as a coincidence. If she did that on purpose, then I’m afraid she won’t be just another psychotic serial killer.

She escaped from the Asylum. She managed to break through the security systems... Like if she already knew exactly what to do and where to go. My goodness, no one knows where she is. Knowing her, she’ll surely return to Ponyville and do what she told me she was planning.

I’ve already informed Princess Twilight about this. At least they’re aware now of the threat. I hope she doesn’t harm anyone or anypony. Somehow, I feel like she’s not being her true self.

Suddenly, the sound of the door being opened, followed by fast steps, are heard.

- Doctor, there’s something you must see.

What is it?

- Someone mailed you a package, but it looks weird. Here.

That mark. When was it sent?

- We don’t know. The only thing written is “For my dear Free Mind.”

Very well. Please leave it here.

- What if it’s a trap?

I doubt that. Now, please go.

- Very well, doctor. Sounds of steps are heard, walking away. Then, the door is heard being closed again.

Pinkie Pie, what are you planning? Sounds of unwrapping paper are heard. A recorder? There’s a brief silence. Then, the recorder starts to be played.

“Hello Free Mind, do you remember me? Of course you do! I left you a remarkable gift before going. I hope you remember who I am every time you see the scar on your chest.”

“You may be wondering: Oh, where she could be? She must be now murdering humans every day”, she is heard giggling, that’s far from what I’m planning to do. Y’know, it’d be very silly if I get caught quickly, don’t you think?”

“For now, I’m just waiting for the right time. And then, my little human, I will send everypony in Equestria a message. Yes, you heard well; you can sleep in peace for now. Heh heh heh, they’ll never see it comin’.”

“And don’t worry ‘bout me. I won’t ever be caught or recognized. You see, I found some friends who could help me. Here between us, they hate humans too! And you know what the best part is? We’re all wearing costumes. They won’t know who we are or were, but they’ll learn to know and fear us soon... Very, very, very soon!”

“Oh, and one last thing, Mind: This is definitely not the last thing you’ll hear from me. Oh no, you’ll know many things with detail. Who knows, maybe you end up writing a story about me. After all, is what you humans love to do: write stories about ponies.”

“Aaand by the way, I’m not Pinkie Pie anymore. Call me...” Twisted laughs are heard, “...The Laughter!” She keeps laughing until the record ends.

Oh goodness. This is not good, this is not good! Pinkie Pie, what are you planning? Where are you?

The End (For now)