Title:           AiE: Welcome To the Swarm [Part 4]
Author:          TheUnbr0ny
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First Edit:      Monday 17th of September 2012 03:15:03 PM CDT
Last Edit:       Monday 17th of September 2012 03:15:03 PM CDT

>You decide that maybe asking around would yield some good answers.
>You head back the way you came and run into the same changeling that turned into you.
>You don't know exactly how you know this, it just feels... familiar.
 
“I have a question. Can you turn into something that can speak?”
 
>The creature changed into a violet unicorn, obviously female.
>“What is it that you wish to ask, stranger?”
>The tone didn't match the appearance.
 
“That hallway up ahead on the left... where does it lead?”
 
>The being became deathly quiet.
>Something horrible was down there.
>And that just made you more curious.
>However, Chrysalis would come looking for you if you didn't head to work right now.
>You'd have to investigate yourself later.
>You looked at your watch, deciding it was useless, and headed back to the dead end.
>You stretched and grabbed a pickaxe.
>You brought the item back and swung down, chipping off the stone.
>After checking your watch, you found it at least kept time for you.
>About 8 Earth hours had passed.
>You were still hungry.
>However, you were in luck.
>You found a mole.
>With a quick strike the head was severed by the Pickaxe and you....
>Stared at it.
>You had no idea how to skin a fucking mole.
>You curse at the failed idea.
>”Having some trouble are we?”
>It was Cheeselegs.
>Yes, she wouldn't let you call her that out loud, but you could call her that in your own head.
 
“You could say that.”
 
>”Allow me.”
>The mammal's skin was cleanly removed as if by magic and then the corpse was engulfed in a green flame, cooking it.
>It landed in your hands and your started to devour it before stopping to mind your manners.
 
“Thanks.”
 
>After that you devoured the whole thing.
>It was gamey, but hey it was food.
>You weren't complaining.
>”That's enough for today.”
>She observed your work and her eyes went a bit wide.
>”Are you aware of how far you dug?”
 
“Not really.”
 
>You answer.
>From the look on her face it must have been somewhat impressive at least.
>”You've done your part for today. Head on back to where we had you earlier. You'll be staying there”
>You nod and get up, stretching again before heading back.
>But you stop at the same pathway as before.
>Nobody's looking.
>Here goes nothing.
>You creep down the passage and eventually hear water dripping.
>Then you see a green glow at the far end of the tunnel.
>Uncertain, you begin to panic and stop in place.