Title:           As Balance Dictates - Chapter 2 (True Neutral)
Author:          Codz
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First Edit:      Wednesday 21st of November 2012 03:48:14 PM CDT
Last Edit:       Wednesday 21st of November 2012 03:48:14 PM CDT

>This castle was rather large, however you found the exit fast enough. Twilight was in pursuit, though.
>"Anon!" she would yell.
>You would not turn around as you dashed through the exit, adding a flip and sticking the landing for good measure.
>And from what you see, you are now in a city instead of a village. You didn't expect to be in the village anyways, a castle like this in a place like that wouldn't make sense.
>Twilight finally manages to catch up to you. She tries to speak with panting breathing.
>"A...non...where...you...going..." she asks.
Going to Ponyville. That's no problem right? We can have our chat there.
>She finally regains her posture. "Sure, we can take the train there."
Twilight I don't have money. I didn't even know that I was going to be in court today.
>"Oh...I only have one ticket."
Where's the train station?
>"Down south. You just...Anon?"
>You took off south-bound.
 
>You stumble upon what seems to be a train station. If it isn't then you'll climb down this mountain yourself.
>Good thing a train just pulled in.
>"All aboard for Ponyville!" the conductor yells.
>Perfect, it was going your way too. Oh shit that means Twilight is her way here. Time to hide for a few.
>You tuck yourself in an alley near the train station. You just hope that this plan works.
>Suddenly, Twilight appears. The moment is now.
>"Ticket ma'am?"
>"Right here sir!"
>And...go.
>You rush towards the train cart that's empty and leap on top of the train.
>Let's see if it worked.
>"Everything checks out, enjoy the ride!"
>Perfect. Twilight made it on and you made it somewhat on without any notice. Now to ride this all the way back to Ponyville.
>And away we go.
 
>The ride was going pretty smoothly. You drew your blade just in case you were jerked off the side of the train, you could at least hold on for dear life.
>It was quite the view from outside the train. You could see the rolling landscapes, Ponyville in the distance, even the forest. All from high up in the mountains.
>These ponies were pretty good at setting a train route up. And for it to go up and down mountains without...wait a minute.
>You couldn't see the next turn.
>Because the next turn was through the mountain. How about that shit.
>You try to gain some balance, standing up on the train.
>You manage to stand up somehow, facing the looming mountain wall threat.
Zenith...
>You grab Zenith in the middle of it's blade. It won't cut you, hopefully.
Spin!
>All of a sudden, just as you were about to come in contact with the wall, Zenith began to spin.
>Right through the wall, like a drill. You weren't sure about this plan. You are reminded of a quote.
>"Your drill is the drill that will pierce the Heavens!"
>Inspirational stuff.
>You 'pierce' through the other side of the mountain, leaving another tunnel above the train's normal path.
I hope it doesn't collapse.
>Other than that incident, the rest of the ride was smooth.
 
>The train finally pulls into the station. And with that, you finally brush your hair forward for the last time. God damn.
>After waiting for everyone to get off, you jumped off the train when no one was looking.
>Next location, Twilight's house. You remember seeing it before, just not the path. Hmmm.
>Fuck, guess we'll go back to the forest and walk into town from there.
>At least you can get to the forest. It's always in the same spot, back of town.
 
>One walk later and you're there.
>You see a tree in the middle of town. That was her house alright.
>You also see a lake. Cutting through a mountain does make you tired.
>Fuck it, nap time. You make your way to the lake.
>And there appears to be someone there. Oh well. Free country. Or is it? Who knows.
>You were, after all, taken to court.
>You lie down at the opposite end of your lake buddy who appeared to be asleep. That thought was abolished when she put down the mirror and dashed over to you.
>"Who are you?" she immediately asked.
A tired traveler.
>She eyes you for a few moments, then simply sighs.
>"I know that feeling. I've been working all morning, I need a break."
I see. Well, let me be of no bother then. Carry on.
>You turn over and lie down on the grass.
>The rainbow-maned pegasus flys back to her chair. Good enough for you.
 
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>Ah, the calm waters and wind gently blowing by.
>This was definitely the better decision.
>Except for the sound approaching.
>You let it go. The sound is...pink as it seems. And there's lots of it.
>Fun. That's what you hear. Fun, fun, fun.
>Then you actually hear it loudly. It seems your multi-colored accomplice hears it now, too.
>That's when you see it. Rather multitudes of it. Pink ponies, bouncing wildly.
>You ain't gonna have any of this shit.
Zenith, protect!
>A large light emits from your blade, then a beam straight up that splits, then covers the lake and surrounding lake side.
>You turn to see the rainbow one in your face.
>"What did you do?!"
I sealed out the fun. You can rest now.
>She takes a moment to look outside. She should probably help this magnitude of pink.
>"Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!" she says.
>As she dashes back to her chair and goes back to resting.
>SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN.
 
>One pink-less nap later, you remove the shield from the lake. The rainbow one had left already.
>Time for Twilight's I suppose.
>Except you were hungry.
>*groan*
>Yeah. Hungry. Maybe Twilight has food. But that'll disrupt balance, causing you to owe her to some degree. That's the thing about balance. Sometimes it ends quickly, sometimes it can take eternities.
>Light and dark for example. Eternity.
>You spot a few apples beside you with a note.
>'Thanks for the help earlier. I'm going to a friends now, bye!' -RD
>Helping Ms. Rainbow with her pink pony problem: balance achieved.
>You take the apples and munch a few on the way to Twilight's.
>Odd how all of the pink ones have disappeared.
>At long last, Ms. Sparkle's humble abode.
>You knock on the door
>You hear voices say, "I'll get it!"
>Then a large influx of magic is performed and a zappy noise was heard.
>That's right a zappy noise. You've heard a lot of voices while you've been alive and you know what a zappy noise sounds like.
>And that right there was a zappy noise.
 
>The door swings open and pink particles sail past you. Huh.
Hi Twilight.
>"Hi Anonymous. You came at a pretty bad time. There's too many Pinkie Pies right now for me to ask you questions!"
I see. Well I suppose we can wait. Besides, I'm a new guy in town and I understand that friends come first apposed to strangers.
>"Glad to see you understand. After all we've been through though, I'd say we could be friends."
I suppose.
>"A NEW PONY IN TOWN WHERE?" one of the last pink ones is zapped.
>You hear the sound. The cry for help within the particles.
>You draw your blade and suck in the pinkness. Your sword looks girly. Unhappy is you.
>"Pinkie Pie, we're glad you're alright." Twilight says.
>"Fun!" Pinkie responds.
>"Oh no...this is the wrong Pinkie! I sent my friend away forever!"
>"Fun!"
>This is funny. But what is fun? Let me tell you.
>Balance is fun.
>What did you expect a song? Fuck you.
>That means you get one later.
 
That is not the pie you are looking for.
>You sever the head of the pink replica. It explodes into confetti.
I doubt ponies die like that. Allow me.
>Oh boy, here we go. Reanimating particles. You're gonna need a nice meal after this one.
Zenith...
>Stance, check. Grip, check. Let 'er rip.
Reanimate!
>The light, it burns! Is what you would be screaming if you didn't know what was already going to happen. The light slowly diminishes to reveal a pink pony. Go fig.
>"Tw-Twilight?" it speaks. Job well done.
>OH NO BALANCE WON'T HAVE ANY OF THAT THOUGH. YOU BROUGHT A LIFE BACK.
>BALANCE REPAYS YOU WITH AN ENTIRE LIFE OF FAVORS, WHOEVER THEY MAY COME FROM.
>At least it better. You weren't greedy per se, but when balance happens, it happens.
>"Pinkie! You're okay!" she joyfully says.
 
I'm ready for those questions whenever, by the way. I'll be in the other room.
>Is what you'd LIKE to say. But there's a pink pony attached to your face.