Title: Anon in Saddle Arabia's pony prison, chapter 6 Author: Wand_of_inferno Pastebin link: http://pastebin.com/4nt9094f First Edit: Friday 11th of March 2016 07:22:43 PM CDT Last Edit: Last edit on: Sunday 1st of May 2016 06:55:40 AM CDT ……? ….Red, what were you doing…? ..Having fun…? ….You were scaring them, weren’t you…? ..Maybe? ….Red… ..Just a little…? .…Red… ..Okay, okay. I was having fun, and…? You did sleep with them… ….Sleeping is different than scaring ponies… Now I'll have to apologize for you… ..Blue, don’t be like that… I’ll… follow you; I’m the one that is sorry… ….Good, but no pranks, please… ..It was just a prank, I think they’ll get it and laugh later… ….That warden doesn’t take jokes that way; if she could… she would lock you in a cell… ..Wasn’t the warden a male…? ….He is…?   The lights in the room start to blink and the item you are holding starts moving by itself slowly around the Ouija board >H…E…L…L…O   ““Codename Rock reporting in.”” “Codename Wing reporting in. We are at your service, boss.”   >”Good. I don’t care what ways you do, but you must enter this prison and get the box.” >”The box is in the prison, there is no doubt about that.”   “Okay buddy, you and I have some business to attempt” >What mysteries hide this box?   Be Anonymous >Damn is this place spooky at night >Walking through a corridor as you hold your mysterious inanimate friend under your armpit, you catch yourself checking over your shoulder more often than is, strictly speaking, necessary >You expected this place to have more lights, like, some light bulbs on the doors like the hotels back in your world. But no, there were only a few lights on the ceiling that didn’t give much light >Good thing your cell isn’t far away from the warden’s office, otherwise you could get scared or exhausted >…More exhausted than scared to be precisely >This is a pony prison, there is no danger here >Except for those silly terrorists and whatever is haunting Pancho >A few more cells and you’ll be arriving to your room >Suddenly you hear a screech behind you >”EEEEEEEEEEEEESTOP RIGHT THERE CRIMINAL! NOBODY BREAKS THE LAW ON MY WATCH!” “Ugh!” >The screech is so loud that it makes you stop and cover your ears, dropping Pancho in the process >Jesus fuck! Your ears are buzzing! The hell was that? >”Escaping from bed, uh!? And you thought that I wouldn’t notice? Its 9 P.M and every inmate should be in their cells! Sleeping! Did you hear me, caterpillar!?” >You turn around and meet with a grayish pony guard with a dark violet uniform, instead of the normal darkish blue >She was looking angry at you for some reason “WHAT?... I CAN’T HEAR YOU!” >Seriously, whatever she did made you lose your hearing. >How can a pony screech like that? >”LISTEN UP! You are in front of the one and only night guard Lima! And you are waaaaay too awake at night! Everyone in this prison goes to bed at 8:59 P.M! You just passed the time limit by one minute! What do you have to say in your defense?” >You can barely hear her over the ringing in your ears “AM I BEING DETAINED?” >The night guard ‘Lima’ pouts angrily at you for a full minute >While she’s pouting, the ringing in your ears finally starts to die away “Alright, my ears are fine now. What were you-“ >”EEEEEEEEEEEEEEESTOP TRYING TO PLAY WITH MY JURISDICTION” >You kneel down and put your fingers in your ears in a futile attempt at stopping the pain in your head >Oh god, your ears are going to bleed if she keeps screeching like that! “HOW DOES A PONY LIKE YOU CAN SCREECH LIKE THAT? I CAN’T EVEN HEAR WHAT I AM SAYING!” >”How dare you! I’m not just a pony! I’m a /bat/ pony! Learn the difference you weird looking minotaur!” “A RAT PONY?” >[Night guard bat pony pouting intensifies] >”That’s it! You are going to time out! In your bed! And your friend too!” >You take a moment to regain your sense of hearing while smiling apologetically to avoid summoning…. The Screech >Did she say she wasn’t a pony? >You sneak a peek at her while trying to rub feeling back into your ears >She has one fang poking out between her lips and a pair of cute bat wings >Holy shit you didn’t know that bat ponies existed here! >Neat! >... >She’s repeatedly trying to put Pancho in a pair of handcuffs, with varying degrees of success >”…Where are your hooves? ...Or claws? Or… anything so I can put these on you? STOP RESISTING ARREST!” >You can’t help but chuckle, despite the potentially permanent hearing loss >You bet those handcuffs are a toy >Maybe if Shorty had ones you could have some fun with him and… >No no no, first things first >You should clear up any misunderstandings between you and this guard, maybe you could tell her that you were with Shorty helping him >You cover your ears >Better safe than sorry… >Just in case she uses… The Screech “Excuse me, ma’am… I was with the warden helping him with some… warden stuff; we finished up late and all. You know how paperwork is for him, don’t you?” >Seems like the bat pony doesn’t believe you >She’s glaring at you with a dark, suspicious look >”LIES! Everyone knows that the warden has a personal assistant who helps her!” “Him” >”That!” >She angrily restrains you using the handcuffs she was trying to use on Pancho >Yeah >Right >Like these can possibly stop you “You can’t stop me with these handcuffs… I’m more than a minotaur!” You take a pause as you clench both your fists “I can break these cuffs!” >The bat pony starts to giggle at you https://youtu.be/W3Uuv_0ihdk?t=3 >”You can’t break those cuffs!” >You take a few breaths as you strain and flex “Hnnnggg….!” >...But you fail at breaking them >Seems like these weren’t toy handcuffs… >”You done? Cause when I figure out how to put the others on your little friend, then we’ll be going to… your cell… and… Oh no, not now” >Huh? >She got silent and distracted all of the sudden >You let your eyes follow her gaze >A figure in the shadows nearby starts to move >Shit, now what? Another ghost? >”Where’s my fav bat at? Hey bae ready for another night of cuddles and chill with-“ >The figure is coming closer >Peering into the gloom, you can see it’s a grayish zebra with way too many lines on his body >He notices you and stops walking >“…I didn’t think yo wanted a three way tonigh’” >You swing your gaze back at Lima >She’s blushing and shaking nervously >”Z-Z-ZAKON! I-I DIDN’T… Y-YOU… H-HE…!” >The bat pony can barely speak >At least she isn’t using The Screech… “Am I… interrupting something here?” >The zebra starts to walk again in your direction >”Dat voice, yo da voice from inside warden’s office!” >Now that you pay attention to his voice, it was indeed the voice that asked to see the warden when… you both were doing… stuff >”Lemme ax you what up, what yo doin’ with ma special little bean alone in this corridor? Stealin’ her from me? Not cool, homey” >His voice is a mix between menacing and dangerously calm >”Z-Zakon! I was just arresting this… weird minotaur monkey!” >Wow >Okay >Rude “First thing first, I’m not a minotaur. I’m a human” >Lima waves your biology lesson away as she regains her composure >”Even if you are a ‘he-man’ it doesn’t mean the rules don’t apply on you! You are a prisoner! And you broke the rules!” >The zebra, ‘Zakon’, stares at you and his lips form a sly smile >”I betcha was late cause yo was helping da warden with som’ important stuff, ain’t dat true my brother?” >You nod “Yeah, I was helping the warden and I was going back to my cell with my friend Pancho.” >You point at the floor were Pancho is quietly sitting, possibly contemplating the vast intricacies of the universe >Or just being a box >Definitely one of the two “We both are exhausted, isn’t that right amigo?” >They both look at Pancho and you quickly take advantage of their distraction as you move your lips and started to do some ventriloquism, making Pancho to ‘speak’ >”That’s right my neihgro, we are very exhausted from helping the warden” >The bat guard looks ashamed as she slowly approaches you and removes your handcuffs, determined to look anywhere except at your eyes >”M-My mistake. Y-You can move on, prisoner” >You smirk at the nervous bat “And why shouldn’t I say anything about this to the warden? Maybe he’ll find this funny” >Lima stares daggers at you >Almost looks like she’s about to attack you or something >”If you ever tell anyone anything about this night… I’ll wake you up every morning… 5 minutes earlier!” >Ohh, so dangerous “Alright, I’ll take my friend and we’ll be going to our cell. Have fun you two, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do” >You shoot them a wink >Zakon smiles broadly >”I hope yo’ the kind ta play ‘Twister’!” >Lima’s blush is so intense it practically lights up the hallway >”Z-ZAKON!” >Zakon laughs quietly >You shake your head with a smile “Have a good night you two” >Zakon nods >”Ah, we will. Nigh’ to yo and you lil buddy too” >Before grabbing Pancho you do one last act of ventriloquism so Pancho can say his goodbyes to the zebra and the bat guard >”OOGA BOOGA NUGGA, GOODE NIGHTE” >You try not to laugh as you pick up Pancho, cradling him under your armpit once again >”Wow, didn’t kno’ yo lil friend knew the ancient language o’ muh homies!” >…Okay, you didn’t expect that >Now you feel kind of bad >But that was coming from Pancho, so… no guilt >You start walking towards your cell, waving good bye to the zebra that saved you from a bad wake up call >”So bae, when do we get started?” >That’s the last you heard from Zakon as you walk away >Smooth motherfucker >After walking for a while, you finally arrive at your cell >You enter, turn on the lights and put Pancho on the table >You could lock your door, but nah, knowing these ponies someone would knock and wait if they wanted into your room “Okay, time to see what’s inside of you, Pancho” >You open Pancho and inside is… “…A code?” >Inside Pancho is a 4 digit code with some strange marks with letters that you can’t read “You gotta to be kidding me…”   Be Short Fuse >You are dreaming >What are you dreaming? >Are you sleeping? >Are you awake? >You start looking around >You’re in a black void >Nopony is around and you can’t speak >You try to spot Anon, Yarn Feather, even White Breeze to see if someone is around in this void with you >”Short Fuse” >You hear a voice call you >”Something big is coming” >You try to answer whatever voice is calling you, but you still can’t talk >Who is it? What is going on? >”A big danger is coming to your prison, greater than the terrorists” >”...” >”Don’t believe their lies, please, be careful” >A bright light appears from nowhere and blinds you >Seconds pass and you find yourself in a room >You recognize this place >It’s Anon’s cell >He’s looking weirdly at Pancho >Why are you here? >”Sometimes, confidence comes in tiny packages” >Another flash of light and you appear in another room >A giraffe is sleeping on its bed >You must be in Jenny’s cell >”Sometimes, danger comes in large packages” >Another flash of light, this time you are inside a cell full of cats >Yup, this one is Yarn’s cell >”But other times…they need your help” >”...” >The voice stops speaking >You are again in the black void >Voices of ponies are yelling in the distance >”Warden, help us!” >”Is over, is over!” >”I’m sorry! I’m so sorry!” >”Anon, don’t do it!” >”This wasn’t part of the mis-” >”So, this is the end, ugh?” >... >”Don’t trust them, Short Fuse” >Who!? Who is it you shouldn’t trust!? >Suddenly you feel an itch on your hooves >You look into your right hoof >It’s… disappearing! >You start to panic, trying to do something, anything! >But you weren’t able to >Nothing works >... >Your body disappears and you feel nothing anymore >… >You wake up in your bed, sweating and shivering >You look at your hoof and your vision gets blurry as tears start to flow out of your eyes >You put your hoof on your chest as you thank Celestia that it was just a dream >You don’t know what happened, but you know one thing for sure >You are scared >… >You can’t sleep, not like this… >You need somepony to sleep with >…or someone   Be Anonymous >The numbers Anon! What do they mean!? >You tried a few combinations on Pancho’s code, but nothing >You been sitting on your chair near the table trying to solve this puzzle for like thirty minutes! >You tried codes like 1234, 6666, 1337, 6969 and nothing happened… >Maybe it’s a birth date >Or maybe it’s the actual date “Okay, you win fucker. I’m exhausted. I can solve you tomorrow” >You close the flaps of Pancho and walk to your bed >You lie on it >Sweet lord, pony beds are amazing… you needed this >You start closing your eyes, slowly beginning to enter Morfeo’s realm >… >… >… >You open your eyes. You are no longer in your cell. >Or are you? >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIkCjSnw89Q >The room you were in was… way different from the previous cell. It had rotten walls, spider webs on the corners and a strong stench >You stand up from your bed >Why did your bed feel different all of the sudden? Last time you lay on it, it felt like a cloud. Now it feels like a rock… >And the door from your cell was no longer… a door! It was an actual cell door, with bars and shit! >”So you finally woke up, uh? Enjoying your last day in prison?” “Ugh? Who is it?” >From outside your cell was standing a guard, but it… wasn’t a pony guard, not even a minotaur guard… >It was a human guard >You were… back at Earth? “W-Where I am?” >”You should know. You have been in this prison for 2 years for committing homicide; I can’t believe persons like you exist, who kill innocent children” >2 years? Homicide? Killing children? >The fuck? “You are lying! Not even back at Earth I was a criminal!” >”I’m not lying; you have the newspaper near your bed. You always saved that newspaper as a trophy or reminder… crazy psycho. I’m glad today you’ll be gone for good” >You look under your bed, finding a newspaper with the title ‘Fire in Texas’ >2 kids dead... >Building burned…  >Culprit doesn’t leave the scene >He admits his crime… >The fuck is this shit!? >”People like you should be erased from this world and sent to another place, a place way worst than hell” >You start to laugh “I would do it again” >Wait what? “I mean, just 2 kids? I was going for way more than just 2, but in the end… I got caught” >You… you aren’t saying that! “Shame there weren’t any more kids in that school besides those 2 poor brats who died there” >You can’t control what you’re saying… >Is some edgy kid controlling what you’re saying or what? “But alas, the evidence was in my hands and just me as the only culprit… everything was pointing at me. Fun doesn’t last, right?” >Stop it! >You try hitting your head with your own fist to recover conscience “Ah, son of a bitch… that hurt” >It hurt, but at least you are back at being yourself >The guard was no longer outside your cell >You hear an alarm in the prison and your cell opens >You slowly walk outside trying to see your surroundings >The place was a hell of a nightmare >Pipelines could been seen hanging from the ceiling, the metal floor was rusty and nobody was around >The place was quite dark and you could hear muffled voices in the distance >Mostly whispers “Where I am?” >Your voice echoed in the place >This prison looked abandoned and like tearing apart >You felt a drop in your forehead >Okay, you know what will happen. This is like horror movies, isn’t it? You look up and there is a monster that will chase you until he gets to kill you “Bring it on, bitch” >You look up >... >There was nothing in the ceiling “Way better than I expected” >You look at your sides, even behind you just to be sure >Nothing >You decide to walk for a bit until you find something or someone in this place >Is this really a prison from Earth? Or something else is going on and you don’t know? >Well… time to find out >You walk for a bit, finding more and more empty cells in the prison >Until you find someone inside one cell >It was another human, a taller with messy hair, wearing a white shirt with gray pants and he was smoking >He was searching for something in the floor with a magnifying glass >Wait, you recognize him… but where? Was it… in Saddle Arabia prison? >Yeah… now that you remember, there was a pony who matched this human which was a detective… “Silver? Silver Pie? Is that you?” >But he didn’t turn around to see you; he was continuing to look at the floor >You tried to step a little further to him; he spoke as he heard your steps >”Our fates are already written, Anon” >Uh? >”In the end, we are all just puppets, simple characters made by someone with the will to do whatever he wants with us. There is no escape for our fates. Whatever crime we do? He did it. Whatever fate we have? He already thought about it, there is no end for it and no salvation” >You are getting confused… what was he trying to say by that? “Si-“ >But he didn’t let you finish as he continued speaking >”So why take life so seriously when you can have fun and ignore everything else? Burn a house or two… lie about it… maybe if we act unlike the way we need to be, he’d get mad and will forget about us. Can we write our own story, Anonymous?” >In a blink Silver Pie disappeared from the cell, on the floor where he was was now a newspaper >You go inside the cell and knell near the newspaper >You start reading it >It was the exact same newspaper from before >Same news, same date, same everything >Suddenly the newspaper started to burn “Ah!” it surprised you that you throw it before the fire could get in contact with you >This place is nuts… you need to get out of here and quick >You get up and turn around >What was in front of you surprised you >Outside everything was burning “Shit! I need to-“ >But the door cell closed before you could exit the cell >You were trapped and there was no escape “Shit! No!” >The voices started to fade >The only sound made was coming from the flames of the fire >Was this your end? Is this how you die? Or was this how you died? >As the smell of ashes started to fill your lungs, you kneel down and cough “F-fuck… why… this way… I…” >Random words were coming out of your mouth as you slowly fainted on the floor >You could hear a muffled voice in the distance >”Anon!” >Who was it? >”Anon! Wake-!” >Was it an angel? >”Please, wake up!” >You must be dying if you were listening to voices right now… >”An- dre- w…” >Everything went black >… >.. >. >.. >… >You always feared death >Even as a kid, you were attracted by dangers. No matter where you go, an accident was in the corner of the street >Almost drowning in a pool… falling off a cliff… a jellyfish poisoned your left arm… >Was death trying to reach you? Or were you trying to reach death? >Right now you can’t remember some memories… >Important memories that come by when you arrived to Equestria >You always wondered ‘how did I get here?’ and ‘Why me?’ >You… aren’t quite sure. You don’t want to know. It makes you quiver remembering those… flashbacks >Something is sure, that newspaper had some truth… >But… in what was it right? >”An- pl-“ >You felt as your arm started to feel wet >But you couldn’t move it >Your body… was in paralysis >”An…” >Ah, the voice again. You can feel it in the distance, maybe is the angel calling you again… >Too bad you can’t move to search for it >”Hissssssss” >Crunch >You feel as something bites your arm >The pain is so big it makes you wake up from your slumber “Ah! What the hell!” >”It worked! …somehow” >What? Where? When? >You stand up sitting and look around as your vision gets better >You are back in your cell >Your prison pony cell >In the room was Shorty, that bat pony guard and the zebra from before “Wh-What happened and what are you three doing in my room?” >The zebra started to speak first, his name was Zakon as you remembered >”Well yo see my bro’ da warden was tryin’ to wake you up, we hear him cryin’ for yo and we came as help. We tried throwin’ yo water and movin’ yo body but there was no effect. Then Lima da batty bat bit you on yo arm and she succeeded!” >Lima looked quickly at Zakon as to stop him from something >”Z-Zakon, don’t speak like /that/ near the warden, please!” >”Oh righ’, I mean… right, sorry. Zebra habits are hard to forget in places like these” >Oh right, Shorty was here too >He was at your side, crying and repeating the same phrase of ‘Please wake up’, even with a little hiccup >You extend your arm and put your hand on his mane, slowly petting him >”T-That is lewd” Lima said, containing his brush >”Oh we do way more than that” Zakon whispered to Lima >Lima whimpered like a tiny bat “Hey… I’m up. You can stop” >Shorty slowly raised his head; his eyes were filled with tears >”A-Anon! I almost thought I lost an inmate!” >Short Fuse hugged you, trying not to cry while doing so >He obviously failed and now was crying and whimpering all over your shoulder “Come on warden, I was just sleeping…” >How long were you sleep? Knowing these ponies maybe you were over sleeping just for 2 minutes or something like that >”Well brother, for a creature like you, sleeping like that must be something peculiar. It’s 11:30 pm and the warden was here for more than an hour waiting for you to wake up, but you weren’t responding. We almost woke up the nurse to see if something was wrong with you” >So you slept 2 hours and a half? That’s not a problem >…The problem is that Short was trying to wake you up for an entire hour, or even more as Zakon said >You can’t remember much of your dream, but you must tell them about what you can remember >…you remember the prison you were in, which then started to burn, but knowing these creatures, they wouldn’t like if you had that kind of nightmare >So… time to lie “I had a nightmare, that’s all” >Short Fuse stops his hug and tries to remove what little tears have left on his eyes >”D-Do you remember what was in your dream?” “…I was in a prison from my world, for some reason I committed a crime I don’t remember doing. There was a guard outside my cell, a human guard. He disappeared and I was alone. Moments later I walked for the place and found what I think it was Silver Pie but as a human, saying strange things… then…” then the fire happened, but you aren’t telling that “Then nothing, I don’t remember more” >Short Fuse looked at you with concern in his eyes, as Zakon and Lima did too >”Whoa brother, you really need to think about something else… that’s tough. Wanna play Twister with us? Warden can join” >Lima was panicking at Zakon proposition >Shorty was the first one to speak after that >”T-That’s forbidden…. B-Besides, I had a nightmare too… I was scared… that’s why I wanted to come here, but seeing that you too had a nightmare… makes me wonder, is a coincidence?” >The room suddenly feels in silence >After some seconds, Lima starts to speak first >”Well, I’ll be going to… my night route and see if every prisoner is on bed, Zakon, you come with me. Warden and… inmate Anonymous, you two should get some rest, try drinking some tea or some cookies with milk, it helps to sleep” >Zakon and Lima say their goodbyes and they leave your cell >You could hear Zakon in the distance before leaving completely >”Who’s a cute bat guard?” >”N-No! Don’t touch my ears! I am the night!” Lima said with a tiny screech >Cute >… >Leaving the door unlocked was a really good choice >Though Shorty still looks sad “Tell me about your nightmare, Shorty” >You started slowly petting him on the mane again, trying to calm him down >It worked >”Well…” >He started telling you everything that happened in his dream, even that warning from that mysterious voice “Short… whatever happens by now on, you have my word that I’ll protect you and this prison from whatever danger that comes” >Words of bravely >But can you keep a promise? >You two decided to sleep together for tonight >Even you tried to spoon with Shorty, he didn’t mind at all >The fur of Short was so soft… it was as soft as the bed >”Sleep well, Nonny” “You too, Shorty” >This is so gay >But the softness is worth it   >Some time later, you wake up >Are you sleeping or are you awake? >… >Looking at your right side was a pony sleeping >Long mare-like mane? Check. Color cream body? Check. Unicorn? Check. Drooling as he sleeps? Check >Yup, this is Short Fuse >Okay, just to be sure… >You give your arm a little pinch “Ouch!” >Yup, awake and all >Looking at the clock on the wall, it pointed past the twelve of the night >12:01 am to be exact >Man, you sure can’t sleep >Back in Earth you could sleep at 2 am and wake up at 8 am but man, you need some sleep… >Maybe you should count sheep >Or Shorty dressed as a sheep >”....Do you think that they will see us…? Nobody else has been able…” >Uh? Where did that voice came from? >”..If they can’t, we’ll use the box or something in the cell…” >Those voices… you can recognize one of it… >Back when Pancho was possessed, it started to talk by its own… >But now they were two!? >…Right! A blue aura and a red aura! >Oh god they came at the worst time! Short is with you! What else will he- >”N-Nonny? Why are you awake… so late? Go back to sleep honey…” “Oh right sorry abo- honey?” >Fucking hell Short Fuse was so asleep that he called you like that? >Damn boy, first invite me some dinner >He slowly raised from the bed and rubbed his eyes >”..Oh look, they are awake… Hello…? Over here…!” >You slowly turn your head to the direction of the strange voice >Just to find a red flame levitating along with a blue flame >Is this a nightmare again? >You rub your eyes quickly and look again at the flames >”....Too bad, they can’t see us…” >But no, you /could/ see them now >In front of you levitating or… flying were two… ghosts? >Pony ghosts? >They had the face of a pony and two hooves so… they must be pony ghosts >One was blue with same mane color and the other one was red, same features as the other pony ghost, both were wearing top hats >You should… say something? Act like they aren’t here? >No… let’s just… get over with this >Maybe they are friendly  “I… I can see you two” >The two pony ghosts reacted at the same time >They were surprised >”….You can? B-Blue, did you hear that! H-He can…!” The red pony ghost said, he looked more happy than the other ghost >Although the blue ghost crossed his… hooves and looked at the other ghost with a menacing look >”..Don’t you have something to say..?” >”….Oh, oh yes!” The red ghost went directly to your bed and bowed in front of you two “….I’m sorry for scaring you two…! I was just… having fun…” “So… you were the one that scared us back with the knocks in my cell and on the photo session?” >The red ghost nodded without looking you at the eyes “Hmm, to think I was starting to think someone cursed me… I still can’t believe this” >”….Will you forgive me…?” >[Audible ghost pony sobbing sounds] >This place doesn’t stop to amaze you >Prisons like hotels are a thing, but pony ghosts? And damn is that sound cute and sad at the same time >Well… this ghost was just having fun for himself; you would do the same if you were a ghost… >And since he didn’t harm anyone… “Don’t worry, I forgive you” >”….I get it if you are mad at me an- Wait… really!? That’s so… quick… but I’m happy you forgive me…!” >[Somehow happy ghost pony sounds] >”Wah…” >Oh shit, you forgot that Short Fuse was with you… >What will he think about them? >Short looked at you with half eyes closed >”I am seeing a… pony levitating in the bed, Anon?” he said with a yawn “Um… yes?” >”Is this a dream…?” “…Maybe?” >Short looked tiredly at you, then came closer to you face and gave you a smooch on your cheek “Eh…” >”This is not a dream…” “No…” >Short Fuse looked now at the red pony ghost >He tried to pat him on the head, but his hoof went through his transparent body >”Oh… feels like a cloud…” >Short Fuse fainted and went back to sleep >You… suppose >”….I didn’t do anything Blue!” >The blue pony ghost started to giggle >”..Don’t worry Red, you didn’t scare her” “Him” >”..That…” >After leaving the bed and preparing some tea (somehow you prepared three, two for them and one for you) you decided to talk for a while with your two guests “So… let’s meet from the beginning. My name is Anonymous, Anon for short. And I think you know the warden’s name is Short Fuse” >”..Yes, we have been here for a while…” >”….I’m Red Candle, and this is my cousin Blue Candle” “So I’m a human, which is like, a minotaur but different, and you two are… ghosts” >Blue Candle tilted his head in confusion >”..What’s a ghost…?” “Wait, you two are some magical creatures?” >Red Candle shrugged >”….Yes…? We don’t know… one day I wake up in the middle of Saddle Arabia and I found Blue at my side, we only remembered that we were cousins and nothing else…” >Strange, they must be ghosts if they can’t remember anything >At least they don’t remember anything after the death, it would be… very sad if they did remember how they died >Even when you are in a magic land of rainbows and happiness, ponies aren’t immortal and… well, death exists >How sad would a pony be if someone close to them died? >They would cry for days… >Better not bring up that topic in the conversation >Blue Candle grabbed his glass of tea and started to drink >You were… kind of amazed by that >The tea wasn’t dropping or leaking in the floor “So you two can eat and drink?” >”..Of course, last time I was with the giraffe I ate many cookies… I was using that box which they thought it was someone for some reason… that’s so silly…” >Heh, yeah… how to explain that… “Well, the box is called Pancho. He’s my… friend” >”..You are friends with a box? Curious…” “Is a long story, but everyone thinks this box is someone alive” >They start to giggle as they sip some of the tea >Maybe they aren’t ghosts after all >Maybe they are a new creature that you haven’t heard of “So… you two can control any item?” >”..Yup” “Cool. Can you posses living things?” >Red candle sipped his teacup and spoke >”….That’s silly, we can’t do that… a living being inside another one would be… weird…” “Like, lewd?” >”..Nah, just weird…” >You sip your own teacup “So, why does the room get chiller when you two are inside? Do you know why? Right now it is warm” >Blue leaves the glass of tea on the table >”..Is kind of fault of our emotions. When Red gets playful, their emotions like happiness rise and the temperature of the room tends to change… sometimes the room can feel warm or chill… right now is warm as you said, because Red is happy” >Oh right,  you forgave him… or her >Okay, they aren’t ghosts >But how are you going to name them as creatures? “Can I call you guys pony ghosts? You two seem very interesting” >”….It depends. Can we call you green minotaur monkey? You are interesting too…” >Ouch “Okay, I’ll just call you by your names. Sorry for that comment” >You three started talking for a while about different topics >Why they are in the prison, how nobody else can see them, Blue’s mania for cookies and pillows, and so on >You look at the clock in your cell; it said 2:43 am “Don’t you guys get sleepy? Cause I really feel like sleeping…” >They both looked at the time and started levitating on the air >”..You are right; we have taken most of your time… sorry…” “Oh don’t be sorry Blue Candle, I really loved this talk. If you want we can talk tomorrow some more, just don’t scare inmates or guards on the way” >Red smiled at that >”….You didn’t say the warden…” >”..Red…” >”….Just joking!” >Blue and Red Candle started levitating near the ceiling, saying their goodbyes to you >”..We’ll talk more tomorrow, good night Anonymous…” >Aaaaand they are gone >Holy shit you are totally exhausted >You walk towards your bed and look at the sleepy pony on it >Shorty was quivering a little on his left back hoof >God he drools like a baby >You lie besides him >You move slowly on the bed so you don’t wake him up >Precious reward from heaven… the bed is so soft and the pony you are cuddling with is even softer >Time for some sleep   Be Short Fuse >Your inner clock wakes you up >Yup! Must be six am! Time to wake up and prepare everything for the new guards! >You can’t wait to meet new personal! >Maybe we’ll get a dragon guard? >Is so exciting! >You try standing up, but some hands around your belly couldn’t let you leave the bed >Oh right! You were sleeping with Anon! >Looking behind you, you see his deep sleeping face >D’aww, he looks like a cute little huma- >Anon snores widely for a moment >Okay, maybe cute wasn’t the word you were looking for >The other time you were sleeping with Anon, you were fighting your way to not wake him up >And trying not to look at his… rod >But this time you are prepared >With a magic and silent teleportation spell! >You focus for a while and make your way inches away from the bed Anon was sleeping on >You smile >Good! You didn’t wake him up! >Well, time to wear your uniform! >Wait a second; you didn’t bring your uniform with you… >…Silly warden… forgetting your own uniform when you could have brought it with you… >Well whatever! Nothing a good walk for the prison can solve! >Besides, every inmate is sleeping now and they don’t wake up until one hour more or so >Also you need a shower >Before going out, you look at the table near the bed >Pancho was on it and some teacups were too on the table “Oh… are you awake, Pancho?” >He doesn’t respond  “Why were you making tea at night? Couldn’t sleep? Nightmares?” >Still no answer from him >Oh well, must be sleeping >He must be sleeping with his eyes opened >You turn around and hum a little song as you walk towards Anon’s door >”I suddenly wanted to make tea at night, since I didn’t have cookies…” >Oh Pancho wasn’t sleeping! >…Or maybe you wake him up >Whoops >You turn again and give a smile to Pancho “Maybe Jenny has some cookies for you! You should ask her!” >Pancho smiles >…You guess >”Thanks warden, I’ll ask her later” >You point at the fridge with your right hoof “Or maybe in the fridge there is something to full your belly! Well I’ll be going to my office, bye!” >For a moment Pancho didn’t respond >You turned and started walking towards the door again, yet you heard something from Pancho before you leave >”Audible snoring noises” >…Snoring noises? >You giggle >Silly Pancho >You exit and close the door behind you quietly >That way you won’t wake up Anon or the now sleeping inmate on the table aka Pancho >You didn’t know tables were comfortable to sleep on >You should try to sleep in one sometime >Well, time for a walk!   Be Blue Candle >You and Red come out of the box on the table >Or Pancho as Anonymous calls it >You look at your cousin while crossing your hooves “..Audible snoring noises…? Really? Where did that come from anyway, Red…?” >Red Candle started to sweat slightly >”….Hey! That did work, didn’t it…? Besides, you think Anonymous won’t mind if we use ‘Pancho’ sometimes…?” >You start floating near a pillow which was close to the table >You sit on it >So soft “..Nah, I think he’ll be okay with it… is just a box and we are not hurting it” >“….You only want to use ‘Pancho’ to get free cookies, don’t you…?” “..Of course not, I want to get other kinds of food too…” >Red shakes his head disapproving your use of the box >”….I swear you’ll get fat one of these days…” “..Can we even get fat…?” >”….You are fatter than me, just look at your belly!” “..I’m not…!” >”….Yes you are!” >You grab the pillow you were sitting in while smirking at Red >”….Blue? Why are you holding that pillow…?”  >You throw the pillow at Red before he gets the opportunity to evade it >The pillow goes through his face and it hits the wall >”….Hey! Not funny…!” >Angry for your unexpected move, Red grabs no one, but two pillows from Anonymous’s bed along with the one you threw at him >Red throws the pillows with all his strength at you >You don’t show signs of evading or anything >They go through you and hit the floor >Oh yes! More pillows! Your plan worked well >What’s better than sitting in one pillow? Resting in three! >The softness has been tripled! “..Thanks cousin, I needed more extra pillows” >You could notice that red was getting angrier by now  “..If I were you I wouldn’t start yelling or complaining loudly. You don’t want to wake up our new friend, don’t you…?” >And their fury got down pretty quickly >”….Well, I’m going inside the fridge since the warden said there was food in there. Don’t expect me giving you any…!” >Red floated and flew directly through the fridge >Half his body was stuck now in the fridge >”….Hey, what gives…! Blue… I’m stuck! Help!” >You start to giggle “..Sorry, I decided to take a nap right now. Enjoy some meals for me” >”….This is the fourth time this week…” >Yes we might be transparent and sometimes cross walls, but sometimes we can get stuck >You put your two hooves on the back of your head and start closing your eyes >Red Candle complaining was like a lullaby >Heh, maybe next time you get stuck >Maybe Red will laugh instead of helping you >Eh… is worth it >No one can move you from your softness territory   Be Codename Rock >You two finally arrived to the prison >You two were outside focusing and preparing mentally >Mission get the box out was a go >You move your hoof across your recorder >”I swear if you play a song this time…” >And… you put it back on your prison’s pocket “I-I wasn’t thinking to play music or anything! S-Silly…” >”Are you reading those foreign comics again? Because that sounded to me like a yes” >You sweat a little >How did she guess? “N-No! I just have pleasure on our mission! You know is important and… stuff” >”Rock, you don’t have to lie. I know you read those comics all day and even try to copy some poses…” >How does she know!? >”And if you wonder how I know that, remember my ability of cameras around almost every place.  So please, act like your role and be a prisoner” >You adjust your prison uniform before speaking “Yarr, understand captain’” >Wing hoofpalms >”Can you save your silliness for when you get inside?” “I’ll try” >She nods >”Good, let’s make haste. The faster we get that box the better” >Wing puts two cuffs around your wings >I have seen this scene in a comic… “You know I’ve seen this on a comic too?” >…Did you think out loud? >”Hush. Just be a prisoner. Act like one please” >Oh, so she wants you to act like one? >You’ll act like one “Okay Wing, I’ll act like one” >”Good, now let’s start walki-“ >You interrupt her as you start to whine and cry “The cuffs are too tight! I’m thirsty! Tirek did nothing wrong! I want to go home and do stuff pegasi do! I want my mommy!” You start yelling at top of your lungs >Wing starts to cringe at your representation of a prisoner >”Rock what the hay are you doin-“ >”Emperturner. What’s going on here?” >You stop yelling >Where did that voice come from? >You look at your sides but nobody was near >In fact… we arrived as soon as we could to this prison >So no other guards could’ve been here so early in the morning >You try searching for the direction of that voice >Wing was searching too >Since she has a good eye… you should leave it to her >”Who said that? Who’s there? Show yourself!” >Or well, that works too >”Forfan! I’m over here! Do you two need glasses or what!?” >The voice spoke once again, this time you feel it on your right ear >You look at your right and you find a little blue breezie with a long and wide purple mane, along with the same color for its tail >The breezie was wearing a tiny grey uniform and had a tiny dandelion on it >Huh, maybe it was a defensive weapon against prisoners? >You have an urge to touch the breezie… >Is just so… adorable!  “Whoa, I never have seen a breezie before! You guys sure look cute!” >The breezie started flying near your nose, pointing angrily at you with its tiny hoof >”Bamforluto! I’m not cute! I am the toughest breezie guard around here! Fear upon the name of Water Fall!” “Is supposed to be… menacing? Because I don’t feel scared at all” >You were thinking out loud again… >Water Fall was slowly going to use its dandelion >Wing coughs on her hoof to call the attention of the breezie >”Nice to meet you ma’am, I’m the guard Gniw. I was just having some issues with this prisoner that-“ >Water Fall flied towards Wing’s nose, interrupting her and started to wave angrier >”And you! I’m not ma’am! You shall call me sir! No one calls me female and goes with that without apologizing!” >How come someone so cute can be a male? That’s not how nature works >”My apologizes sir, it is the first time I see a breezie and I wasn’t sure if you were male or female. As I was saying, I’m escorting this inmate to the prison, since I was moved here with him” >”Enligt. Alright then, sorry for my attack of fury, I tend to be a little aggressive” >Wing quickly managed to evade the angry little guard >Note to myself: Don’t make the breezie guard get angry at you  “Can we finish this and enter the prison? The more I’m outside the more I want to run away” >Wing looked at you; she knew you were acting like a prisoner now >She smiled, she liked that >”Water Fall, would you help me escort this prisoner? I think I need a little extra help so he doesn’t have ideas of escaping” >Water Fall nods >”Om! Whatever helps to get these nasty prisoners locked in! Lead the way, Gniw!” >Water Fall went towards your ear and started pulling it >”Start walking you fange! A cell is waiting for you!” “Ouch… ouch… ouch… I get it…” >Wing chuckles as you two start walking towards the prison >”Say, Gniw is your nickname? Is the first time I hear about it” >Water Fall started to question Wing’s perfect cover name! >”Umm, no, it is my name. It represents the… sky and water!” >Stop panicking Wing… take it easy… >”Forstar. I see, must be relevant to your ponies names and talents, uh? For a moment I thought it was a rank like mine” >”Ranks? How’s that so?” >Seems that Water Fall started to get excited to explain that as his grip on you started to feel weak >”You see! In my land prisons work different, for starters we have ranks! 10 in total! Every rank is called by Page.” He stopped pulling your ear, flying between you two he showed a tiny patch with the number 9 in it “Since I’m the only breezie with this rank in the prison I work at, everyone tend to call me-” “Page 9?” >”Om! Exactly! One more rank and I’ll be Page 10!” >Hmm, interesting >That means that he is only one rank below the max rank… >This breezie might be a powerful creature then >Hmm, wonder if The Boss could use a breezie for a new agent   Be The Boss >Your plan is going… >Not so well as you expected >To think a bipedal unknown creature could delay your project >Incompetents workers you have… >Whatever >There is no hurry >Is just a matter of time until your plan comes out and everyone knows you as a great leader >You pet your leopard teddy while you laugh quietly “Just a matter of time…” >Your radio began receiving a static sound >Must be Team Sand since they aren’t using the other channel to communicate >Incoming transmission >. >.. >… “Greetings Team Sand. Any news?” >”Yes Boss. We are finally in the prison” “Good. Proceed as planned. An… ‘agent’ will see your movements, so don’t fail me” >”We won’t, Boss. Over and out” > Transmission over >… >.. >. >You walk near your window as you take a look at the garden of the prison >You look at the horizon as the sun of Celestia started to rise >The birds started to sing >Today is going to be a good day “Soon… or as my grandfather used to say… bald” >You smirk as you close the curtains of the window "I need to stop talking to myself..."   Be Short Fuse >Be in the entrance of the prison >Aka the reception >You are so excited to greet the new guards! >Too much excited… for a moment you dressed your uniform backwards >Good you knew that only by looking at your mirror! >And because the uniform wasn’t feeling comfortable >But now you are waiting for the new guards to come in >This is a big responsibility! >But something is missing >Well, more like somepony >Your eyes look around searching for a certain Pegasus >But nothing >You were the only one here >Weird >Your personal assistant, Yarn Feather was late >She never is late… >Was she sleeping? >And when you thought you could get help with the list of new guards… oh well, you can do it by yourself >Oh! The first two are arriving! And they are ponies! >Okay warden, calm down. Take a light breath… you can do it, just don’t get nervous and everything will go fine! >Wait, is that pony wearing a prisoner uniform? >Or maybe is a different guard uniform from another city? >…No way, that pony has cuffs on his wings >They come to a halt in front of you >One was a mare and the one who looked like a prisoner was a stallion >The prisoner stays behind the female earth pony >Aww, he’s shy! >The earth pony guard, which was wearing a darkish purple uniform, stepped forward leaving the prisoner behind him >”Good morning warden, guard Gniw from Vanhoover prison reporting for duty!” >Whoa, this mare got a beautiful long magenta mane! >How many gel she uses daily? >You really need to ask her later >You shake your thoughts before you get lost in your dreams again >A little creature flew in front of your sight putting its hoof on their forehead as sign of salute >”Och, I am the rude and /masculine/ guard Water Fall from clover prison in Breezie territory! Rank Page 9 serving you, sir!” >Ooooh a breezie guard! >And he called you sir! >Glad he remarked that he was male and not female, you were about to call him the opposite … >You tilt your head to the right trying to see the scared prisoner behind the guard named Gniw “And who are you? Come on, I don’t bite” >[Insecure pony noises] >He doesn’t look you in the eyes, just stares at the ground >”S-Skip me!” >Oh… poor thing, must be really scared for some reason >”We really wish we could skip you Rock…” “What was that?” >”N-Nothing warden! I was thinking out loud!” >Gniw moves to the right making the new prisoner have no place to hide “Now that you can’t hide, what’s your name?” >You say with a quiet and confident voice >But the prisoner didn’t move, at least he was looking at you >”I’m behind Water Fall! You can’t see me!” >You could clearly see the new prisoner behind the breezie guard >He had a blue mane with a tiny forelock near between his eyes >You need to visit Vanhoover to get one of those fashion looks! >Maybe his prison has a manestyler? >Well the important thing… why is he avoiding telling his name? >The prisoner murmured something as he looked at the guard Gniw >Gniw sighed and moved near Rock >She was removing the prisoner’s cuffs from his wings >Maybe they were too tight? >” Thanks… My name is Rock” >There it is! >You give him a big smile as you move your right hoof as a greeting “Welcome to Saddle Arabia’s prison, Rock! All new prisoners get a presentation of the prison! But… well, nobody told me that we had a new prisoner… and it’s weird because in the letter it didn’t say so” > Gniw moved directly in front of you interrupting the hoof shaking you were giving to Rock >She looked worried for some reason >”W-Well you see, warden! Is a special program of change of prisoners! So they… get to know other prisons! Is a shortly one, heh… heh….” She took a pause “And you see, Rock is shy because of this program! He didn’t ask for this, but he had no choice!” >Poor thing… no wonder he’s so shy! >So the cuffs were placed so he couldn’t escape! >You feel bad for him now “I see… my apologizes, Rock, if you don’t feel comfortable with this prison, you have all the rights to go back to your old prison! Without cuffs!” >Rock didn’t say a thing, just nodded silently >Your ears hear flapping behind you >Turning around, you see Yarn Feather walking slowly towards your side >You are very glad to see her! Good she didn’t fall sleep! >She was singing something and looked pretty happy >Must be for something related with her cats >”We’re living in Equestria, Equestria~  Mmhmmhmm~” “Hey Yarn! Good morning! I’m glad you are with me at time!” >Yarn nodded, then she drew a list from her saddlebag along with a quill >”You know I wouldn’t miss something so important, warden! I even bought a list with me so I can mark every new guard! Shall I begin?” “Sure!” >She prepared the quill and started to write >”Aigh firs mmgard?” >You smile rolling your eyes >Silly Pegasus trying to speak with a quill on her mouth “Write down this: Guard Gniw from Vanhoover prison and Guard Water Fall from Clover prison. The last pony is a prisoner, and well, there is no need in adding him since the list is for guards only” >Speaking of names… >How could you forget to introduce yourself! “Oh yeah, ehhm. I’m the warden of this prison, my name is Short Fuse. Nice to meet you all!” >Yarn Feather calls your attention as she takes out the quill from her mouth >”Warden… this is a new prisoner… right?” >You nod “Mmhmm… it was unexpected. But here at Saddle Arabia’s prison we welcome anyone new! Why do you ask?” >Yarn started to play with her hooves as she tried to continue speaking >”Can he… stay with me? I mean, in the meantime you look for a new cell for him” >Two inmates sharing one cell? “Eh… I don’t know, he’s new and we don’t have cells with more than one inmate” >Yarn pouts angrily at you, looking directly in your eyes >”Ah yeah, we don’t have cells with two inmates. What about Anon and Pancho? Or are you letting that through for some other reason? Hmmm?” >Okay, she caught you >Since those two were friends, you let that through for this time >Well… maybe letting this pass just for this occasion… “Okay, okay. You win; he can stay with you as I search for a cell for him” >Good thing she didn’t know Anon and Pancho were with you when they had no cell “Is that okay for you, Rock?” >You and Yarn look at him >But this time he didn’t react scared or shy >Rock walked directly to Yarn holding a rose on his hoof >”I would be glad to stay with you! Here is a token of friendship as a thank you, lady” >You look in awe at the sudden change of personality >Yarn Feather smiles as she holds the rose with her hoof >”Oh thank you!” >She then munches the flower >”I didn’t get to eat at all! I was so hungry!” >Rock gives a wink to Yarn, she just giggles >You cough on your hoof “Alright, Yarn, would you take your temporally partner to your cell so he knows where it is? He can stay in there as we finish meeting the new inmates, then you can give him the prison tour!” >They both nod >”Sure warden, I’ll be right back quickly! I’ll leave the list so you get to write the names of the other guards!” She leaves the list near a table on the reception “Alright, follow me mister Rock!” >”Gladly!” >Their wings began to flap as they gained height >They started to fly away from the reception “Hey! No flying inside the prison!” >But it was too late, they were gone >Note: Remove 5 points from Yarn Feather account >Now you were alone with the two new guards  “Okay! As we wait for the others to come, wanna talk about something? Or ask something?” >Gniw raised a hoof to speak “Yes, Gniw?” >”Have you seen any… suspicious box around here?”   Be Anonymous >Be suddenly waking up from your slumber >Man you are so tired that you can’t wake up entirely >At least you are cuddling your soft and cute warden >Thinking about it, you might stay a bit longer as you regain strength >”..Anonymous… you awake?” “Give me 5 minutes more, Shorty…” >You keep holding your cuddly pony as your body feels heavy >You need to sleep more… >Your hands try to find the soft spot, aka the belly, but you couldn’t find it >Man, did Short Fuse got light? And… tiny? >”..That tickles…” >You open your eyes and they go wide by the figure in front of you >At your side was no longer the cute male pony you like so much >Instead it was a blue pony >A blue /ghost/ pony! “Ah, Jesus Christ! You scared the hell out of me! What are you doing in my bed?” >You almost jump from the bed as you see the blue pony ghost at your side >You didn’t know ghost ponies could cuddle… >”..Well, first of all, my name isn’t Jesus, I’m Blue Candle. Second, the table wasn’t so comfortable to sleep as I thought it would be… By the way your hands are pretty cold for my standards” >He steals a pillow from you and covers itself with it >You have so many questions >You stand up from the bed and look at the ghost pony covered in pillows “Where is Short Fuse? And your cousin?” >A muffled voice coming from the fridge could been heard in the room >”….I’m here! Stuck. And the warden is busy with something in the reception!” >Right, he had to see new guards or something like that for extra security against terrorists >”….By the way… can you help me?” “Why wouldn’t your cousin help you?” >You walk towards the fridge >The half body of Red Candle was visible, struggling its way out >You open the fridge; Red had a piece of cheese on their mouth >”Well… he got sleepy and didn’t want to help me. So I stayed here eating what I could in the meantime you or he were waking up” >You look at the stuck ghost pony in the fridge >How can ghosts get stuck? >You are half asleep but this is weird >Well… maybe they aren’t totally ghosts “Hold my hands and I’ll help you get you out of being stuck” >Red nods and grabs your hands >You feel a grip in your hands >It’s weird how hooves works, even ghost hooves were weirder >You start pulling Red with not much strength >It doesn’t take much for Red to get unstuck from the fridge >An audible ‘plop’ could been heard >Well that was quick >Must be because ghost physics >”….Thank you Anonymous, I owe you one!” “No problem Red, but like I said, you two can call me just Anon. Most of the ponies do call me like that” >Red nods >Then he floats near Blue who was now sleeping under some pillows in your bed >”Sometimes I wish you weren’t so lazy…” >Blue just snored as Red was looking at the sleep ghost “So what are you two doing in my cell so early? I thought you were sleeping. Well, your brother or cousin is” >That leads you to another question “Speaking of family… you two said you were… brothers? Cousins? I didn’t ask if you two were male or female and I’m having trouble choosing what to call you two…” >Red levitated towards the fridge, picking up some milk from inside >”….Well I’m female and Blue is male. What? Can’t you tell by looking?” >Eh…. >You don’t even know how pony anatomy works “No, I can’t tell. Sorry about that, Red” >Shit, does that mean that you cuddled a male ghost pony? >Nigga you gay >Now what Shorty will say about this? >Oh wait, he’s male too >…You really need to cuddle a female pony just to show a little bit of manliness >Or maybe not. Cuddling ponies without their consent would be like rape >And now you want to rape a pony with cuddles >What the fuck is with you today? Not even midday and already having crazy thoughts >You’ll blame Shorty for this later >Red Candle giggles as she drinks milk from a vase >Isn’t that the same vase you served tea to them? >Well… recycling is good >You take a sit near Red to chat for a bit “So you don’t remember anything from the past, but you can remember that you are female? How’s that so?” >Red stops drinking and her ghosty cheeks got a slight blue >Is she blushing? >”….T-They never taught you about the differences between mares and stallions…? From what world you come from…?” >Okay, she /is/ blushing >You cough “Ehmm… I… well; you two don’t look to show those… ‘Parts’, and well, I’m not entirely from this world as you know” >Spaghetti, the conversation >Coming soon to cinemas near you >”….Are you asking to show you my parts…? B-Because…” >Along with the sequel, lasagna 2, the return of mom’s spaghetti… “N-No! I don’t even know how that works! I mean, last night I didn’t even know Short could-“ >You go silent before you say something you prefer not to say “Eh… like I was saying, I didn’t know you were female and your brother male. That’s all, can we change topic?” >Please don’t ask please don’t ask please don’t ask >”….You look so cute trying to hide the truth. I was there, you know…? Remember? I can take control of ‘Pancho’~…” >SHIT >What to do, what to do! “I don’t know what you are talking about; we were just taking pictures…” >Red smirks at you as she levitates close to you >”….Sure, taking pictures… shame you didn’t take a good photo of his… you know, little friend…?” Red laughed quietly “Isn’t crazy how the warden started going nuts as you leaved him lying on the bed, hmm…?” >She licked her lips seductively >You gotta to be kidding me “What did you do?” >”….Me?” Red placed a hoof on her chest while dramatically saying “Nothing, nothing… just enjoying the show in my front row…” >What the fuck is wrong with her? >You are starting to sweat >She floated near you, sitting on your lap >”….Look, years of being so… lonely… without somepony at your side, makes you try to get something… you know… company or attention. Even my brother feels bored sometimes…” >She takes a sigh >You could feel her hoof moving around your cheeks, slowly caressing them >You can’t explain the touch of Red >Is so… smooth, but at the same time part of you can’t feel it >”….Maybe later we could have some fun…? Play hide and seek…? My brother can join if you want, since you are into that warden…” >She slowly approached your face >You could feel her breath in your neck >Red leaves a tiny kiss on your neck and looks deeply in your eyes >Boy! Is the room getting hot? >Part of you is saying ‘take me now please’ >She whispers in your ear >”….I’m a playful pony, you know…? I might play with this… ” >Her hoof started moving down your pants >Was she touching your crotch? >You couldn’t feel it… >”….Oh, I believe is bigger than the warden, hmm…? What a creature are you, Anon~” >OKAY, NOW YOU CAN FEEL IT “Red, wait your broth-“ >She placed her free hoof around your mouth >”….My lazy brother? Come on, he won’t hear a thing… or maybe he will… unless we act quick…” >Right here? Right now? >”….Aren’t you curious to see my private parts…? I could show you… and then you could share me something from you…” >Her hoof no longer was touching your pants, instead she now used both of her hooves to place them around your back, giving you a little hug >She went to your ear again to whisper something more >”….Maybe I’ll take a visit when you take a bath so you don’t feel lonely…” >She blows some air in your ear >You have no words to say >She returned back to her chair, sitting on it and placing some milk on her vase >”But don’t worry, I won’t tell anything about you and the warden, not that anyone can hear me besides my brother… and he doesn’t know about you two, so…” >She sips her vase and winks at you >”….That’s everything, Anon~” >Dude >Did a ghost just offered you having sex? >… >This is a new thing in your list >Also ghost blowjobs >Wonder if having sex with a ghost is necrophilia >/x/ would be jealous for this “Okay… I’m without words to say. That was… unexpected” >Is this even legal? How old is Red? >Not that you want to go to prison for fucking an underage pony >Hah… yeah…  “Well… just one more question. How old are you? Sorry for asking, just curious” >She holds the vase of milk higher in the air >”Well, I’m old enough to drink without the consent of my brother!” >She then drinks all the milk that was left in that vase >”Woo! Another one!” >And she serves more milk in her vase >She sure likes milk… >You hear a long yawn behind you >Blue Candle must be awake >”..Did I miss something…?” >”….Nothing brother, I was talking with Anonymous just about how I don’t need your consent to drink milk…!” Red says with a smile on her face >Ghost ponies can be lewd when they want to… >You need to be careful >…Great, now you’re wondering if they can get children >God damn it Anon >Well, not like you can have kids with a pony >You… think >”..Did you ask Anonymous if it was okay to use Pancho…?” >”….Whoopsie! I forgot…!” >Blue sighs as he rubs his eyes with his hoof >”..About that… you don’t mind, do you, Anonymous…?” >You shake your head “Don’t worry. Use Pancho as much as you two want. And just call me Anon, no need to be polite with me” >”….Yay! I’ll go first…!” >Red jumps from her chair into Pancho, disappearing as she enters the unanimated mexican named box >Pancho started to shake for some seconds >Then it stopped “Red…?” >Something was different with Pancho >The eyes and mouth you drew before… were moving! >”Testing one two three! Testing one two three! Please deposit a cookie to continue!” >Incredible >It looked pretty creepy, like from that video called ‘don’t hug me I’m scared’ >So they can control Pancho’s crayon marks? >You know what… >…At this point you don’t give a fuck about anything >Ponies with prisons who are just kindergartens >Creatures you’ll never believe they existed >And more shit to count along with a naughty ghost >What’s next? You are going to get powers of the nature and turn into Captain Planet? >Right… whatever >You get the point; stop giving a shit about anything that happens in pony land >”..That’s /my/ quote…!” >Well, at least you don’t need to fake the voice of Pancho anymore   Be Codename Rock >You are following this cute Pegasus who managed to get you a room with her! >Well, more like a cell >Prisons aren’t as scary as you thought! >Okay maybe just a bit >But you need to concentrate in the search of that box >Or else The Boss will be disappointed >Hmm… Wing told you an agent would be watching us >Wonder who it could be >You and the Pegasus came to a stop >In front of you was a purple door with a sticky of a paw on it >They have custom doors here? >”Alright! We are here! Let me just search for my key in my saddlebags…” >She started humming a song as she searched for the keys of her cell >You tilt your head a little so you could peer some of the items the pony had in her saddlebag >Just in case >You never know if a prisoner has a dangerous item >Like a plastic knife! >You could only see some cookies, a blue potion and some pills inside the saddlebag >Everything else you couldn’t get your eye to look at it >She looks at you as if she knew you were spying her >You turn your head to the opposite side and whistle innocently as if you weren’t doing anything >She didn’t suspect a thing >Always works! >”Oh… right! I don’t know your name!” >She stopped looking for the keys and held a hoof to you >”I’m Yarn, Yarn Feather! Inmate and personal assistant of the warden!” >You grab her hoof, shaking it slightly “And I’m Rock, just Rock. Inmate from Vanhoover prison, nice to meet you, Yarn” >You two share smiles as she continues to shake your hoof >She keeps shaking your hoof even when you two said both of your names… “Umm…” >She’s still going… >You look at her, feeling a little mortified >Her look seemed… concentrated in something on you >”Oh! Sorry, I got distracted! Your name made me remember something I saw in a dream!” >She giggles and stops shaking your hoof >Finally you have your hoof back… >Yarn keeps searching for her keys as you wonder what she was trying to do >Feels like she wanted to see inside your soul… >Well… >In the meantime… you could get some information from her… maybe you could use your charms and get a word or two >You walk and stay at her side “So… Yarn, have you seen an alien?” >She stops once again searching and looks at you with a confused look >”Alien?” “Yes… have you seen an alien here? Can you tell me, please? Or have you seen a weird box?” >You are trying to keep your smile as much as you can and get a little closer to her >But she only gives looks of concern as she backs a little away >”Are you talking about Anon? You know him?” >Ah, you are finally getting some information! >Maybe Wing is getting info too “Say… this… ‘Anon’ is by some reason a bipedal creature? Along with a box?” >Yarn nods >”Well…  Yeah, Anon walks in two… so yes, he is bipedal” >So is him! >The Boss will be so happy for this news! >You better tell before Wing does so! >Not that is a competition… >Or maybe you should tell her >You’ll decide about this later >”But he doesn’t have any box with him. Just his friend, Pancho” >What’s a Pancho? “Pancho?” >”Yup! Is his good, charming and good looking friend! He’s a Cheeki Breeki! I… still don’t know what creature is that, but he is so interesting!” she then murmurs something to herself “And good to cuddle with…” >So ‘Pancho’ must be the box… this creature… ‘Anon’ must know about the contents of the box and is hiding the identity of the box by the name of ‘Pancho’ >Clever… very clever… >Wait “What was that last?” >”N-Nothing! Oh hey, look! I found my key! Hehe!” >Yarn proceeded to open her door >”Come in!” >You nod and walk inside behind her >Oh-oh… you have a problem >As you look inside her cell >Which… was full of cats… >Yarn only had one bed “Heh… do say… where do I sleep…?” >She stuck out her tongue at you >”With me, obviously! Unless you want to sleep with Mr. Grey!” “Mr. Grey?” >She points at the corner of the cell >There was a big and grey cat sleeping >Something tells you that is better to not disturb that cat >Seriously, speaking of cats, why she has this many? >Well you’ll need to win social points with this pony so she can tell you more details about ‘Pancho’ and the bipedal creature called Anon >Let’s start with the cats “You have plenty of cute cats, Yarn. Which breed are they?” >Her voice tone gets happy >She even gives a little excited jump to explain >She really likes cats… >”The ones in the left are shorthair!” She says as her hoof points to the left side of the cell >You count 6 cats on the left side of the cell >And there were others 6 on the right >They were… divided by some reason “And the ones in the right? >"They are too!" >Hmm, interesting "Are all the cats on the right males?" >”Yes!” "What about the cats on the left?" >”They are too!” >Is she playing with you or something like that!? “…Why are you saying that instead of saying the whole pack? I don’t get it” >”Well, some cats are mine… Every cat from the right belongs to me” >So that explains it >Well you better apologize “Oh, sorry Yarn, I didn’t know. And the others?” >”They are too!” >Your eye starts to twitch a little >She gives a little smile as you hear a squeak >This mare is crazy >You like her >”Well Rock, feel free to do whatever you want here! Just… don’t disturb Mr. Grey and everything should go good. He sleeps most part of the day, so… hope you get comfortable!” >You walk to the table and place your radio and recorder on it “Sure Yarn, I’ll leave my stuff in your table, near this… cookie…” >There was a cookie of chocolate chips covered in yellow sprinkles on the table >By Cadence’s hormones! That cookie looks tasty! >You lick your lips as you stare in the cookie >It said everywhere ‘Eat me!’ >Don’t mind if I do! >”DON’T YOU DARE EAT THAT COOKIE!” >Before you could grab the cookie, Yarn stops you from doing so >You turned around and her expression was… angry… >W-What did you do? >”I-I mean! That’s my medicinal cookie! You can’t eat that! Or else… you would have gone in a deeeeep sleep!” >She quickly retains the cookie, keeping it on her saddlebag >”I can get you /others/ cookies, if you want! B-But… sprinkles cookies are all mine. No exceptions!” >You were shaking a bit >That was really scared coming from her >Like, /really/ scary! “O-Okay Yarn! Sorry for… taking stuff without your consent. I shouldn’t have, I’m just… the cookie looked very tasty” >You are still shaking… >What is wrong? >”Don’t worry Rock! When I finish with my morning duties, I shall give you a tour around the prison; maybe we can take the tour with Anon and Pancho and eat cookies later! I need to go now, okay?” “S-Sure!” >By Tartarus, why do you like the crazy ones? >”And remember… I’ll be watching you!” >She gives you a wink and exits the cell >You feel a shiver running down your back >Finally alone… >Well, with 12 cats and a big gray cat in the corner >Maybe listening to some music will calm you down a little   Be Water Fall >Aka Page 9 >Well, you’ll miss your nickname since ponies in this place don’t know about your high rank >They… can know if you tell them, but they won’t care or don’t understand it >Synd, what a shame >Whatever, you came here to protect ponies from terrorists! Not to tell breezie stories >Right now you are sitting on the nose of your new friend Gniw >Noble and good pony >You like her >She’s serious and capable of being a guard >Makes you remember of someone important >Yourself! >Just… a little bit big and with all the pony characteristics >Right now the warden is talking about a prisoner called ‘Animus’ and his friend ‘Rancho’ >Pretty weird names, but you’re used to new names >”Are you sure it’s not a box?” >It makes you wonder what the deal with a box in this prison is >But eh… must be her motives to ask >You are not interested >You are more… annoyed by how bad the conversation is going >”I’m one hundred percent sure that Pancho isn’t a box. He can talk!” >”Are you very, very sure?” >Ugh! This conversation will take forever! “Can we talk about other thing? The others are taking way too much to come. Langsam guards…” >”Well… meanwhile my assistant comes we could talk about… the Day Care Center!” The warden levitated the same list with a quill and prepared to write “Say, you two got any children? Maybe a cousin who came with you?” >You give an annoying look to the warden >Of course you don’t have children! >Why would you even have? >Not like… you can find a proper wife first >You sigh >Working as a guard is a tough job, no breezie back in Clover’s prison wanted to talk to you too often >Too much rude? Yes! >Too social? Not so much…  “Nej, I got no kids with me” >You started to fly and move towards Gniw’s mane >You could build a house here… >This long scarlet mane is so comfy! >”Neither I got kids.” Gniw said answering the warden’s question “What’s a Day Care Center anyway? Never heard of one in a prison before” > [Happy warden noises] >”Oh you see! Since some workers in this prison got kids, we managed to open months ago a Day Care Center, so fillies and colts can wait for their relatives until they finish working here!” >Curious way to implement something like that in a prison >But… “Wouldn’t the inmates be a danger for the kids?” >The warden shakes his head >”Not at all!” He takes a pause and then murmurs something for him “Most of the inmates don’t want to get closer… heh…” He coughs on his hoof and continues “And all the kids enjoy company! That’s why I asked if you two got any kids!” >For some reason, you already feel bad for the pony taking care of all those kids >The responsibility of having so many in one place… >”If you say so, warden…” Gniw said >”You can call me Short Fuse, no need to call me warden all the time!” >Gniw nods >You yelp a little >Her nod almost made you enter the realm of hair “Enfaldi, be careful!” >”Whoops, sorry Water” >Gniw then sighed and whispered to herself >”Kids, eh?” >Hmm, maybe Gniw felt the same as you >Your family always wanted you to grow and become a father >Since you are the only son in your family… they want the blood line to continue >But well… kids aren’t your forte >Unless you find the perfect wife >You giggle a bit >Right, as if… >Your future wife needs to be brave! She needs to have the energy of ten hydras! The beauty of the sunlight! >And of course she needs to cook everyday for you >Maybe someday >If only dreams could come true… >You lie down and start to look at the ceiling >The big doors of the prison opened with a big slam and a voice could been heard from outside as it enters >”I’m… sorry… for… being… late…!” >Another guard? >Javla finally… “About time…” >You start flying, despite the godly rest you were having on Gniw’s mane, and turn around to see the new guard in the front door “What took you so much, you slow po…ny…” >…Whoa >Were you still sleeping? >You pull part of your hair to be sure >It hurt! This isn’t a dream! >Words couldn’t describe what you were seeing in front of you >Wait, they can >An earth pony with a yellow royal armor along with a helmet and winged boots entered the prison “I lost my map… on my way here… and got lost…” >By the voice you can tell it’s a mare >She took her helmet off revealing her glorious golden mane >She has beautiful blue eyes… “Min gud…” >Your heart skipped one beat >Or two >Or… you need a nurse… >”Let me take a… breath… and I’ll introduce… myself…!” >She is not the only one who needs to breath! >Control yourself, Water Fall! >Breath and don’t lose it! >She’s a pony! Not a breezie! >The warden smiled to the pony and walked to introduce himself first >”Don’t worry, you’re not late! I’m the warden, Short Fuse. Nice to meet you! Would you give me your name and the prison you come from?” >The earth guard pony breathed quickly trying to regain her energy >”My name is… Light Cloud… prison of… Cloudsdale…!” >She then collapsed on the floor “Are you alright!?” >If only you had the strength of a Manticore to pick her up! >”The floor is cold… I’ll rest for a bit…” “Good… she’s okay” >You want to rest in that golden mane… >… >No! Bad breezie! Fight your impulses!   Be Short Fuse >You can’t believe the headquarters sent you a guard from Cloudsdale! >And she’s an earth pony! What are the odds to have a pony so outstanding like her in your team? >Oh yeah, Water Fall decided to take a nap on Light Cloud’s mane >She got a neat armor… maybe she is a royal guard? And a prison guard? >The winged boots she used were so neat… >You can’t wait to hear her story! >”Never thought Cloudsdale would have earth pony guards, makes me feel jealous…” >Gniw said staying at your right side as she took a look at Light Cloud lying on the floor “I wonder if she had a spell to walk on the clouds. And by the look of her appearance she looks like a royal guard!” >She frowned her face >Was she alright? >Or was she… getting more jealous about her? “Are you…?” >”Jealous? Sure. But not so much, I’m afraid of the heights. I would never accept a work at any flying city by all the money in Equestria…” >Neither would you >Not like you have fear of heights or anything… >You would prefer ALL the costumes in Equestria! >You only have like half and thousands on your closet >Hmm… maybe you need to buy more >There was this princess dress you always wanted… >Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Of course! >Princess Twilight was the model of that dress! >…the dress is unisex, so is no problem for you to wear! Right? >”Warden?” >Or maybe Anon would like a… what’s the name of that costume? Maid costume? >Yeah… maybe serving Anon something while you were dressed as that… >”Warden!” >You would say something like ‘Master Anon, would you like something to drink?’ and he continues by ‘Yes, I’m thirsty, give that plot a good use and get to work’  and then- and we… and…! >”Short Fuse!” “W-Wha?” >At your side was Yarn Feather, she must had come when you were… in your little world >Well better that than your thoughts speaking lewd stuff >Speaking of them, are they finally gone? >’Hey! You called? Haven’t you kissed Anonymous yet? What are you a virg-‘ the thought stopped mid sentence >Oh bug off! >”W-Warden?” “Y-Yes! W-What it is?” >Yarn cleared her throat before speaking >”Well, first of all Rock is alone in my cell. Second is that I can help you with the list and third… is something important I need to talk to you quick” >Yarn placed a hoof near your shoulder >”I know who is behind all the attacks from the terrorists! And by that I mean the true identity of our enemy, Musul Mare.” Her voice was serious yet quiet… “You know who’s her!?” >Gniw approached to hear better the conversation >”Musul Mare? Who’s that?” Gniw asks curiously “It’s the enemy of the whole prison. She and her team of terrorists attack the prison often with pranks, cheese, crazy but awesome dance moves… they are a threat” >”What else can you tell me about her?” “Not much. She one day appeared with her yells and… foreign words… we never know why they do what they do, but we always defend ourselves from their attacks” >Those memories… >You are having flashbacks of their first attacks from time ago… > >Years ago in Saddle Arabia’s prison >A mare dressed in a burka knocked on the prison door >You were doing vigilance outside so you were the first to open it and respond “Hi?” >”Ah yes. You the warden, right? I’m Musul, Musul Mare. My friends and I want to play with somepony. Want to play? We could do sand angels!” >In that time you were an innocent warden who wouldn’t know the meaning of danger… “That sounds like fun! Let me get somepony else here and-“ >”Ai ne, you see! We wanted to play with you! You are an important pony! Can you come out and play with us, please? Pretty please?” >Behind Musul Mare some ponies were reveling themselves with sad faces looking at you, supplicating you to play with them >’Maybe it wouldn’t hurt to have fun a little this time…’ You thought >You wish you had ignored them that day “Okay! But just for today!” >The moment you stepped outside and closed the door… Musul Mare was laughing. She was laughing at you >”Ayayaya! Attack!” >The moment you turned around, you were starting to feel your vision getting yellow, smelly and cheesy… >They were attacking you with cheese… melted cheese! “N-No! What are you ponies doing!? Weren’t you-” >”Wanted to play? Ya! And we are doing so! Silly warden thinks we are good! Haha!” >You tried to open the door >But the cheese on your hooves wouldn’t let you >Your horn was covered in cheese “W-Why are you all doing this…?” >She didn’t respond, they kept attacking you >Your mane was a disaster, your warden uniform a mess… and your pride gone >All you could do was to cover in the floor with your hooves on your head… crying… whimpering as they continued attacking you… >When they left they said they would come back the next week… and the next one… and the next >Yarn Feather found you in the ground and you cried on her shoulder >A part of you wanted to quit being a warden >But other part of you… wanted to do the right thing >You didn’t want to go like a coward back to your family >A part of you wanted to continue, to fight… to serve and protect the ponies you were guarding >If you couldn’t protect them… who else would? This was your choice afterall >And that’s what you did >You ponied up that day and on you fought back at the terrorists with your guards >They lost battles, we lost battles, we draw… but it never ends >You had guards who quit the work for the terrorists >You lost warriors each month >So many complains… >Maybe one day it will end >With Musul Mare in prison or you giving up your job >The question is… who is going to win? >Musul Mare… she… is like you. You two won’t give up until the other does >…Maybe Anon can help you with this… He’s brave… >Heh… it’s easy to say it… Isn’t it? > >Your conscience comes back >Gniw and Yarn are looking at you, waiting for you to say something >You take a breath >Inhale… exhale…  “Who is it? Tell me, I want to know so I can punish whoever it is…” >You’re ready to know who it is >Whoever it is… It must pay for everything! >No mercy! >Yarn takes a dramatic waiting before talking >”You! It was you all along, warden!” >Gniw jumps back surprised >”He is?” “Of course! Who else could be but- W-WHAT?! M-Me!?” >Yarn Feather nods >”Yes! How else anyone would know the weaknesses of our prison? The terrorists know much about our system and guards! They defeat us constantly, we lose because of you! You were Musul Mare all along!” >You start to tear a bit as your hooves shake >You could feel everything falling apart for you “I’m not… I’m… I’m a terrorist? B-But of course! W-Who else but me!” >”W-Wait, warden-“ >You collapse on the floor, your eyes filling with tears “I was the bad guy all along! It was me! It was m-me ehh he hee! Waaah!” >You start crying on the floor, covering your face with your hooves not wanting to look at anyone >You were all this time the bad guy… >”Short Fuse! It was a joke! I’m sorry!” >You could feel Yarn’s hooves around you, yet you couldn’t hear her as your crying was loud >”Fuse… I’m sorry! Please, listen to me!” >But you don’t listen >You stay on the floor for a good time >Until Gniw decides to get you up, slapping you in the face >”Wake up warden! She was joking! You are not a terrorist!” >You rub your right cheek >It hurts… but it made you stop crying… >A little… “I-I’m not?” >You sniff >Gniw stops holding you and Yarn comes closer to you giving you a light hug with a confident smile >”Come on, you know you couldn’t harm no one!” she takes a pause “Or who knows… maybe /I’m/ Musul Mare! Wahaha!” >Yarn was trying to raise your spirits >It was working a little >Right… as if your personal assistant would be your enemy >You hug her back feeling better “G-Good joke Yarn… I wouldn’t ever think you are a terrorist… You are more than my assistant, you are my best friend here…” You sniff a little more and rub your eye; you stopped tearing up “Don’t joke me like that again… please” >Yarn stops hugging you and looks at your eyes >”I didn’t think this would hit you like that, knowing that you confront Musul Mare week after week… I’m sorry for it warden… and I want you to know that I’ll be here with you for anything that happens! No matter what, you are counting with me! You have my word!” >You are trying to recover from crying… and what she said is doing the opposite! >This mare… >Wait a second >… >You facehoof for a second “Of course I can’t be Musul Mare! I see her week after week… by Celestia what I was thinking…” >”Heh! Wait until I tell Anon about this!” “Oh no you won’t!” >You grab Yarn from her back in a playful way, she giggles as answer >”Okay, okay! I won’t say anything!” >You stop grabbing her and leave her, giving her a nod with a smile >You look at Gniw, keeping your smile “And Gniw… next time can you slap a little less hard?” >”Heh… sorry warden, you were losing it and I did the first thing I thought” >Gniw is a good guard… you can already feel that… >”Good morning everypony…” >Looks like Light Cloud finally had her well deserved rest >”W-Wait! D-Did I fall asleep on my first day?” “Yup, but we get it. You got lost but you are here with us, so no biggie” >Light flew right in front of you with a sad expression on her face >Wait, she flew? >How in Equestria did she fly? >Light Cloud stood on the floor next to your hooves >”I’m a bad guard! I’m so sorry for my irresponsibility of being late and sleeping on my first day! I am nothing! I deserve a punishment! Something tough for me to learn! Please just punish me so I can learn about my mistake!” “Whoa, whoa, whoa… there is no need for a punishment! You were late, we get it. But not so late! I don’t have a time limit for new personal to come. Yes, they said everyone would get here in the morning, and is still morning! And you were exhausted, so like I said, is no biggie” >But Light didn’t stop complaining about not getting a punish >”B-But warden…. Wait! I get it! This is my punishment for trying to get a punishment! Not getting one! Ohhh warden, you are pretty clever!” “I am?” >Stick it together Short! Try to stay in the high post of warden! Show them who’s the boss! “I mean… right! That’s your punishment for wanting a punishment, not getting a… punishment?” >”Whookay, I don’t know what is going on” Gniw said as she scratched her head >Yarn was just listening to the conversation taking notes >”Well you see! I wanted a punishment for being late, so the warden said no, so that means I don’t get a punishment, so that’s a punishment for me wanting a punishment! Not getting a punishment! Is so clear I didn’t see it until the warden say so!” >This is so confusing… “Riiiiight… so, Light Cloud, right?” >She nods and places her hoof on her forehead >”Royal guard of our highness Princess Celestia slash High Guard of Cloudsdale, Light Cloud to serve you sir!” >She… she was floating a bit as she said that “Can I ask how are you flying? You’re an earth pony, aren’t you? And one from Cloudsdale…” >”Why yes, I am proudly an earth pony!” She flies showing her brown winged boots at you and Gniw “These are my reward for being loyal to my Princess! These are called the Boots of haste! They let me fly and stay on clouds, so that’s why I’m a guard at Cloudsdale!” >You were in awe; you didn’t know such boots existed >Gniw was in… an envy condition, biting her lips trying to hide her jealousy >Well, which earth pony wouldn’t want to fly? >Besides those who have fear of heights of course… like you “Amazing! I hope you enjoy your stay and if you have any question, just ask me or my personal assistant!” >Yarn Feather flew next to Light >”I’m Yarn Feather, his assistant! Nice to meet you, Light Cloud!” >They smile to one another, but Yarn was looking at Light’s boots way too much >”So tell me, Light… I can call you by that, can I?” >”Yep! No problem if I call you Yarn?” >”Not at all!” she nods and smiles “Say… if I use those boots… with my wings and those… could I fly pretty fast?” >Light Cloud shakes her head >”Celestia herself told me that these boots were only for creatures without the ability to fly. A Pegasus or dragon who wears it, it wouldn’t affect it as they fly already… so the answer is a big nope!” >”I see… so any creature without the ability to fly can use them… interesting…” >What’s Yarn thinking right now? >It concerns you whatever she is thinking… >”So my cats can fly if they use them!” >Nevermind… >Gniw starts to giggle at what said >You start sharing the same laugh too >Flying cats… silly Yarn… >You hear some muffled yet rough voices outside the main doors of the prison >”Think we’re late brother? Since we helped her back in the road we thought we couldn’t make it…” >”Don’t think so bro, besides, this pony would be later if it wasn’t for our help, right miss?” >”Indeed, I owe you two big! Since this purse is important for me and my work here…” >…You recognize those voices >Well, just two, the other voice you can’t tell who it is >But the voices… >Those exact voices were from the spa… the sauna… >You look at the main doors as they open, showing two minotaurs entering with a pony with a white coat and pink mane >Yes, they are the minotaurs who CALLED YOU A MARE AND- >… >Calm yourself Short; don’t need to be unprofessional… keep yourself together… >”Brother, isn’t that the lady we meet accidently the other day?” >”Yes… she is… you think she’s the secretary of the warden?” >AGGHHH! PONY FEATHERS ON A STICK >The pony that is with them looks at them whispering >”That’s the warden! He’s a male! Show some respect!” >They look at you, then at her, then at you, and again at her >”Oh that explains the sauna…” >”The what?” >”Nothing!” the green minotaur coughs, then walks and stays still in front of you “I’m sorry for our disrespectful manners, warden! My name is Delta Iron from Minotaria’s prison!” >He turns his head around looking at his brother, giving him a sign to come next to him >He quickly obeys and stays at his side >”And I am Omega Iron, from Minotaria’s prison too! We apologize for… you know, confusing you by a female… sir!” >You grumble for a moment, but then sigh “I don’t know how everyone can confuse me for a mare…” >You wave your magnificent mane at them “Just look at my mane! Pretty normal for a stallion like myself!” >They silently nod for a second “But well. As you two should know by now, I’m the warden, but before introduce myself… who’s the mare who’s coming with you two?” >She walks at the right side of the green minotaur, Delta Iron >She’s… cute >Hmmph, which mare isn’t? Right? >You take a better look at her plo- ehh- cutie mark! She got a red medical cross with four pink hearts in each corner >”I’m Nurse Redheart from Ponyville Hospital. Nice to meet you, warden” “W-Well, my name is Short Fuse. I… I didn’t know we were getting a nurse…” >”We’ll need extra help if something happens, don’t we? I was the fortunate nurse to present for this kind of work, and I’m so ready for /everything/! Healing booboos, consenting inmates, giving lollipops to good patients” she takes a pause and lowers her voice “Or… kisses for injuries? Hmm?” >You have a sudden urge to go to war >Is she giving you bedroom eyes? >Her eyes… her blue eyes… >You need an adult… >”Psst, Short... you’re drooling” you hear Yarn calling from your side >Oh… >You remove the excess of saliva from your lips and give them an awkward smile “H-heh! S-Sorry! I must be hungry! I didn’t get breakfast cause breakfast comes for everypony here in fifteen more minutes! N-Not like I couldn’t eat something and-“ >What are you talking about? “N-Nevermind, just let my assistant Yarn get care of your names for the list…” >”Sure, warden!” >The nurse answer but the minotaurs seems to be more quiet, must be because they still feel ashamed of confusing you by a female “No need to call me warden, just Short Fuse is alright” >”Like you say, Short Fuse” Nurse Redheart says, answering with a nod >You are having problems to breathe all of the sudden… “I… need some air; I’ll be outside for a minute!” >Yarn nods as she places a hoof on your back >”Sure war-“ >You quickly walk away and outside you go >”Den… hmm… maybe he’s still nervous. Okay everyone! I’ll tell you the basics of the prison! Gniw, can you wake up Water Fall which is in Light’s mane?” >”I have a waterfall in my mane? Aiiyeeee” >”W-Wait! Don’t fly away! You’ll startle him!” >With your magic you close the doors from the main door; all the voices are now muffled >What was that? >Why you were drooling? >Why were you looking like that at somepony new? What were you doing? >Must be Anon’s influence… >Right, anything but the toughness of him is with you… >You look at the sky as the sun rises >Don’t look at the sun unless you want glasses… >Taking a sigh, you think of everything that happened within the first minutes the minotaurs and Redheart appeared >You were having mixed feelings >Your emotions were… out of control for a second, like when you were with Anon… >You should stay more professional >Maybe… maybe you’re in love >… >But of course you’re in love… >You love this prison… you love your job; you love everyone in this prison! >Just look at this big place! >The Care Center with the fillies and colts…. The park which every inmate and personal uses each day… every block in this prison… the giraffe stuck in the window… >Wait what “J-Jenny!?” >”H-Hi warden!” “Jenny! You okay?” >”Yup! Just… stuck in here… nothing new!” >Must be tough to be a giraffe in a prison >Note: Fix Jenny’s window by expanding it some inches “You need some help?” >”I just… need to… getmyneckoutofheeeeere-“ >You hear a crash as Jenny backs away from the window >Is she… hurt? >”I’m okay!” >…You’ll take her word by that   Be Codename Rock >You were deciding if to call your boss or not >Maybe Wing got information and the best movement to do is to wait for her >But it could take some time… >Time… >Well, you’ll need to relax for a bit >Listen some music, relax in Yarn’s bed or take a walk in the prison >Unless you get lost >Yeah… maybe the best thing to do is to stay here for a while and wait for Jenny or Wing >Now that you think about it… you’re in the room of a mare… >Maybe she got something feminine here and… >No! What if her cats say something to her? >… >You give a smug expression as you jump on her bed and cuddle in her pillow “I have become the cat this bed needs…” >You take smell the pillow, trying to get her essence… >And realize the bed smells like a wet cat in winter >What a shame… >Well, what else to do here? Maybe you’ll had better opportunities in the bathroom >If you’re lucky you could find… a pair of used socks! >You giggle evilly as you fly lightly towards the bathroom >And get disappointed as you find the bathroom clean… >Only a clean towel was here… >Well, maybe you should just hear your music as you wait on the table >You notice a jukebox near the mini fridge >Well… maybe she got some good music to hear >You walk towards it and turn the jukebox on >A loud music starts to play, covering the cell in nothing but noises you don’t understand > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTIIMJ9tUc8 “W-What the hay is this kind of music!?” >You turn off the jukebox before it awakes the cats >You cover your mouth with your hooves >The cats… the cats! What if you wake them up with that strange music!? Is Yarn going to be mad? Is she going to kick you out of her cell? Is she going to reject sleeping with you!? >Oh no, what if the big grey cat is mad… >That cat… wasn’t just any normal cat… >You gulp and turn around, looking at the ground every cat was sleeping >Thanks to the heavens… “They sure are deep sleepers…” >All the cats suddenly wake up, meowing at the same time “Oh no…” >You hear a roar behind you >Some sweat was on your face >The grey cat… woke up and was looking angry at you “Hello… kitty… kitty… I’m… Yarn’s friend?” >The big grey cat roars loudly as he jumps at you showing his sharpened claws >You evade him and fly towards the exit door “WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING” >You close the door hearing some scratches on it >Your heart is beating faster and you’re breathing quick… “A walk through the prison it is! Haha! Ha!”   Be Anonymous >Blue and Red were talking about usual not-ghost-ponies stuff on your cell >And you… >Well, you were in the bathroom, taking a shower >Breakfast was in some minutes in the mess hall >You weren’t that hungry in the morning, but a coffee and a chat with some inmates could be nice. Meet someone new or see how things will go with Pancho now that Blue and/or Red can take control of him >Maybe you’ll get to know some of those new guards Short was talking about last night “Ah… nothing like a morning shower with warm water and soap with the essence of cream, smells like victory” >Suddenly the soap slips from your wrist and hits the bottom of the shower “Shit” >Good you don’t need to take a shower with someone else, or else your ass would be in danger >In the moment you try and take the soap, the soap itself starts levitating by its own. Then a voice starts talking to you and a blue hoof appears holding the soap >”….There you go Anonymous” >You cover your manliness with one hand as you yell back at the stealthy intruder “Blue! Don’t you know about privacy? Get out of the bathroom dude!” >Blue Candle was levitating in front of you, still holding the soap. The water was going through him and he was trying to maintain eye contact with you >” I do, but I wanted to be polite so you wouldn’t need to bend over and get the soap… I think my sister would had taken advantage of that… not that she is behind you in this moment” >And now you cover your ass with your free hand >Turning around, Red Candle was waving a hoof at you as she smiled >”..Nice booty Anon! If I were a pirate I would take it!” >Can’t a man take a morning shower nowadays? “Would you two kindly… GO AWAY!? I’m taking a shower for fuck’s sake” >Red started to bit her ghost lips as she eyed you everywhere >”..I like when you talk dirty” “Of course I’m talking dirty; I’m taking a damn shower for a reason. Now go!” >It takes some seconds, but both nod >Red is the first to leave the bathroom, Blue was holding the soap with his two hooves and giving you a friendly smile >”….You want me to place it where it was or…?” >You annoyingly sigh “Just give me the soap already” >”I can help you get clean if you want, I mean… I can wash your back… We’re both males, what’s wrong with helping one another…?“ >You snatch the soap from Blue’s hooves “I can clean myself, don’t worry. Now please leave, I feel uncomfortable with you two lurking the bathroom” >You were with your right hand holding the soap; your left was no longer hiding your fortress >You’re out of fucks >He takes a quick peek down your crotch and disappears slowly from your sight >”….Just call if you need help…” >Aaaaand he’s gone >Maybe now you can finish your shower in peace >Glad you’re not sleeping here >You didn’t sleep enough this night… >At least you cuddled with Shorty for a while, despite Blue and Red taking some of your hours with him >Welp, hope he can show you the rest of the prison today   Be Blue Candle “....What I am saying is that Anonymous is right, privacy is important for everyone…” >You were talking with Red about the bathroom’s incident >You know your sister is fascinating by the fact that someone can see us, but isn’t this too much? >She told you to sneak on his bathroom… but when you saw him dropping the soap, your impulses couldn’t hold up >And that happened >Soon we’ll be too attached to Anonymous to let him go away >This could be a problem >”..Come on, I was curious. So were you…” >You scrunch your mouth as you look at Red “You know that wasn’t okay, and that’s my point… what if Anonymous wouldn’t let us stay near him…? What if we can’t use Pancho to get our ways in the prison? We need to be respectful to him” >Red starts to levitate near Pancho, placing her hoof near the motionless item giving it a few rubs >”Don’t you worry… I got a way or two to get Anon’s attention… we’ll be fine, trust me” “….Now you’re calling him Anon? Not his complete name?” >”He did let us call him by his nickname, there is nothing wrong with that…” >You were always the loyal one in the family >If… you could remember your family or if you were indeed the loyal… >But maybe this time you’ll let this one let it pass >You give her a nod “Okay… I’ll call him Anon; I guess is more easy to call him like that…” >”See? Is no problem…!” >The bathroom door opens and Anon steps out. He was wearing his uniform already… maybe he didn’t want to change clothes out here >Wonder why… >You look at Red with a glare >She just ignores you and goes directly to Anon >”..So Anon… what are we going to do today?” >Anon strokes his chin, thinking for a moment >”Well, first of all we’re going to the mess hall and have some breakfast, maybe find someone to talk with and then we’ll continue a tour around the prison.” He takes a pause. “I want to talk with someone so you two can use Pancho and talk using him, so that way he looks less suspicious… and because I’m tired of talking for him” >Okay, seems this day will be a good challenge “Anything else you need to tell us before we go?” “Yeah… something very important about Pancho” >Anon steps closer to both of you, looking with a serious expression in his face “Do you two know anything about Spanish?” >…Spanish? >”Pudin, pudin, dame pudin!” >Wait, when did she learn to speak Spanish? >“Eh… that’ll do it. Maybe later I can tell you a word or two. You two don’t need to speak it every time, just one random word sometimes. Also, if a black and white Pegasus asks about your race, say you don’t remember much about it” “….Anything else?” >”Nope. Just act naturally, levitate if you want, I don’t mind” >Well, that’s settled then! “Okay, we are ready when you want, Anon…!” >You jump and dive into Pancho’s emptiness, becoming one with him… or it >”Wait for me!” >Red follows your lead and dives too into Pancho >Pancho starts to emit a magenta aura as you two take possession of him >This was the second time you two joined a same vessel… and it did go well! >You start levitating the box… Pancho, Red moves the colored lips and eyes of Pancho so Anon knows we’re in position “All done. Ready when you say, Anon!” >Huh, weird. Your voices seemed to had mixed for some reason >Let’s give it a test… “Blue Candle is the best pony in the story!” >A little selfish… but a test is a test “Hey! I didn’t say that! Blue, are you talking or I am talking?” >If only you could talk to her in your mind… “….We both are talking at the same time! ..Are you inside of me, brother? ….Don’t make me separate from Pancho, Sister…” >This seems weird, but you’ll get used to it  >”I guess you two are ready then” >Anon picks you two up, holding Pancho under his armpit “..Umm, Anon… we can levitate… I’m not complaining, I’m really not, but…” >”Oh yeah, sorry. Old habits never die” >He let you two go and as the first time, you levitate and Red controls the expression of Pancho “….That was Blue by the way! ..No I wasn’t!” >Yup, you’ll get used to this one day…   Be Codename Wing >The assistant of the warden has been explaining the rules of the prison and how everything works in here >How vigilance work, security and communication between guards and inmates >Pretty much the everyday rules of a regular prison >Except this prison has a system of good points, which we pay with them >Since we are guards, we start with 500 points. We win points by doing our work; helping someone… even giving your points to someone else gives you points for charity! >Not that you are interested on winning points, you have a mission to do and an agent to search >Maybe Rock already found the agent, or maybe he got lucky and got information as you did >You two need to tell The Boss ASAP what you got >Or… maybe you should call him first instead of looking for Rock, knowing him he would do the same >That or he’s listening to his music… >You take a tiny sigh >Feels good to have some order after what happened before it, Water Fall was so startled that he went directly to your mane >You swear if he makes a house on your mane… you’ll lock him in Light Cloud’s boots and make the boots fly away out in the distance >Yarn coughs and calls everyone attention >”Okay everyone; I got a perfect way to administrate everyone inside the prison, you guys will patrol some areas. Let’s just wait the warden to get back and I’ll tell him my idea of organization and we’ll be moving!” >Mutual affirmative answers are shared >The minotaur brothers talk with one another, the nurse and the royal guard take a chat too. You look up and see Water Fall trying to decide if talk to someone or not, you wonder who he wants to talk with… >And you? …You don’t feel like talking with someone. Isn’t obligatory, you are here for a mission, not to be social and/or friendly… >”So Gniw, how was your prison in Vanhoover? They were strict there? Was your warden kind? Do tell!” >You turn your head to the right; Yarn was at your side with a friendly smile on his face  >Ugh… okay, you’ll be sociable for once… >Besides, maybe Yarn is going to ask the same questions to the rest of the guards >Just be brief and hopefully the warden will come back “It was okay, not much of the big deal. It is a regular prison as any other, same rules and so. The warden of course was kind and friendly to everypony back there” >Yarn gives you a little ‘ooh’ of awe >”What was his name?” >…She wants a name? “She was called… the Warden” >”The Warden?” “Yep” >”As… warden, warden? Or just the warden?” “Her name was The Warden, just like that” >”Warden” “Yes” >”Just the warden…” “Yes!” >”Waaaaarden” >She giggles a little >”Is a cute name if you ask me! There are a lot of ponies with silly names yet sound so professional! The Professor… The Provider… The Doctor… The Boss… The Master… Just too many silly names! Don’t you think?” >You hear a squeak coming out of Yarn as she finishes speaking >You slowly nod “Yeah, there are a lot of names like you said” >… >Brain to Wing, initiating last recording >… “Wait! What did you-“ >The doors of the prison open and the warden, Short Fuse, enters back >”Alright everyone! Sorry for leaving you with Yarn alone, I really needed some fresh air! Now, Yarn! Did you tell our new personal about the facilities and rules?” >Yarn nods her head and walks towards Short Fuse with her list >”Yes and yes, warden! I also got an incredible idea to organize all five guards around the prison! Check the list and see if everything is okay” >Short Fuse reviews Yarn’s list >Whatever she got on mind, you have no idea… but whatever it is, Short Fuse is nodding positively >”I like it! Feel free to tell them since it was your idea” >Yarn Feather coughs before starting to read the list >”Okay! In first place, we have Light Cloud protecting the center of the prison from above!” She gives a quick look at Light Cloud “Since you’re from Cloudsdale and got those neat boots, you can protect outside the prison, like the park as example!” Now she turns to see the mino brothers “Delta Iron will protect the South of the prison and his brother will take order of the North!” >She leaves the list to the warden and does a barrel roll as she picks up Water Fall from your mane >Was he again in your mane!? When did he get inside? Sneaky little… >”Our brave and powerful breezie will take control of the East part of the prison!” >And finally Yarn Feather turns to you, talking by a medium distance >”And Gniw, you’ll keep an eye on the West part of the prison. Don’t you love it? Your friend Rock is with me in the west block! You’ll have the time to go see him in your free time, great, isn’t it?” >She gives you a wink >…You understand “Right, is fantastic. I like that, thanks to giving me a good area so I can stay close to my friend” >You give a fast wink to Yarn Feather >Those minotaurs seems to have watched as you winked… >You sweat a little and try to regain control “Heh, sorry, something caught my eye…” >”Me too!” says Yarn as she winks again >Stop it before it looks too suspicious… >”Do you two want me to check your eyes? Could be something wrong and I don’t want injured personal in my first day.” Nurse Redheart says with concern in her tone “Don’t worry, I think it is gone… see? Nothing wrong with my eye anymore!” >Please believe, please believe, please believe >”If you say so. But if your eye really bothers you, just tell me, both of you. I don’t bite, you know?” >You were about to answer, but the warden starts to talk and you enter in silent mode >”Okay! Since breakfast is almost ready for everyone, how about we go and have something healthy for our bellies? Today special is boiled beans!” >Well, you could use some food and see how the good point system works >Everyone nods >”Alright! Follow me and Yarn, Yarn, if you please” >”Sure warden, just let me save this list on my saddlebag and… let’s go!” >Everyone follows the warden and his assistant in a line of two. You and Water Fall, followed by Delta and Omega Iron and Redheart with Light Cloud in the end of the line   Be Codename Rock >You’re lost! On your first day of mission! Noooou! >And in the worst scenario… you don’t have your recorder with you! >Good bye music my old friend, I’ll see you another time… >If only there was a map to guide you through this place >Well, maybe you can search for that box blindly around here and who knows, maybe you could find it. Besides the description of the box isn’t so special, just a brown squared box >Wouldn’t it be great if you did find the box on your first day? >Now that you think of… how will two find a box if every box look the same? >Oh… >Nevermind that, you remember that the box has something inside, like a code or something related >With that information is enough; you’ll find that box in a matter of days! The less the better! >Hopefully… >As you walk by the corridors of the prison, the speakers in the corners of the corridor you were in start to emit a light musical sound, something you could hear from a flute >Did it mean something? >Some of the cells start to open and inmates come out of them and walk towards one direction >They looked like an army as they only went to an exact direction >Where were they going to? >For instinct you follow some of the inmates behind >Every inmate was happily talking with another one, some others you could see were yawning and most of them were in groups of five or six >You still were curious about where the crowd was going >You don’t like following other ponies without knowing where they lead to… >A black pony with a grey mane and some headphones walks in front of you, following the crowd of ponies and other creatures. He was walking alone with no one at his side >This is your chance to know where they are going >Time to be polite and kind! “Excuse me sir, why is everyone going to the same direction?” >The black pony stops and looks at you, removing his headphones from his ears >Wait, that isn’t a black pony… that’s a zebra! >Your mom always told you to stay away from them… they make strange potions and talk funny! >”We going to da mess hall, is breakfast time cousin” >His voice is so deep! And he called you cousin! He wants to be part of your family without even knowing you! >Okay, don’t act like you’re scared… he’s just like anypony else… just… with black and white lines on his coat… and has a deep voice… “Ouh… umm… I see, thanks stranger” >You were about to walk away from him, but the zebra stepped in front of where you were going >Don’t worry Rock… what’s the worst a zebra can do?   >”Yo wanna come with me? I don’t mind company and you seem new. Could teach you some ways around here with my bro” >Oh… he only wants to help you. That’s not problem then- >Wait… bro? He has a bro? >There are more zebras here!? > [Panicking internally] “S-Sure! I don’t mind at all… sir…?” >He smiles and shows you his hoof as a sign of greeting >”Muffin. Ma name is Dindu Muffin, nice to meet you” >You shake his hoof and awkwardly smile “I’m Rock... just Rock, nice to meet you too” >”Aigh’ my pal, follow me and I’ll be glad to show you som of this place, starting with the mess hall” >You nod and follow his lead >Well… that did go well, you were expecting something else to happen >You need to take notes of this place, make allies, get Intel and anything good for the mission >Everything counts! >Your ears catch something coming from Dindu’s headphones >It was music (duh). Wonder what’s he listening to? >Maybe you two like the same music! And hearing some music could help you to concentrate today >Dumb grey cat with his sharp claws… “Hey Dindu” >”Yeah? What is it?” “What are you listening to?” >It takes a while for him to answer, but with a big smile he answers your question >”My mixtape. Wanna hear it?”   Be Anonymous >Jesus Christ the kitchen is on fire! Literally! >Blue, Red and you were the first ones to enter the mess hall. And you three were watching a fire spectacle going on inside the kitchen >Blazes and embers could be seen from inside >Hell… only a Sabaton song could accompany this scene “Do you think… we should help?” You ask at the box emitting a purple aura >”This is an everyday event… you should just watch, they got everything under control, trust us” >Blue and Red said… man it’s going to be so confusing to know who is calling now >Should you call it Purple? Since… Pancho has that purple aura… >No… it would get only more confusing, let’s just call Pancho as if nothing had changed with him >And about the kitchen… well, maybe Lattore doesn’t need help. Maybe that flame is coming from Fray; he was his assistant, wasn’t he? >Yeah, they should be okay. Dragons can control their flames, Dark Souls taught you that the bad way >Wonder if From Soft made another Souls game… you never got the chance to test Bloodborne >You give a melancholic sigh “Okay, let’s just sit and wait for the food to be ready then” >You sit in the closest chair to the kitchen, Red and Blue sit on the chair next to yours >”….Can’t we sit on the table? I can’t see anything. ..No, that would be a bad manner from us; we need to behave as a good box” >Pancho was now reacting thanks to Red’s powers, and it was making a confused expression right now >”….Behave like a box? Boxes don’t do anything… ..Exactly, now shut up and act like one.” >You could hear grumbles probably coming from Red >You chuckle a bit >Is good to have some help with Pancho, everyone shouldn’t be too suspicious about him now >Yeah Anonymous, if carrying a box around the prison wasn’t suspicious; a talking and moving box is /less/ suspicious than that >You’re a genius >The fire finally cease in the kitchen >Well… since it is over, you should say hi to Lattore and Fray and get some food >Nothing like being the first inmate in getting food “I’m going to get some food, you guys want something?” >Pancho’s expression changes from his usual smile into a thoughtfully expression >Creepy… you need to get used to it >”….Whatever you bring is okay, we eat anything so don’t worry! ..Yeah, anything… like milk! Hehe!” >That was sure Red implying something >Kinky ghost… >You stand up and walk towards the kitchen. The dishes were already prepared with some samples and a tiny sign saying ‘Today’s special is boiled beans’ >Fuck yeah, beans! Your inner Mexican is happy >A green dragon inside the kitchen sees you and with a smile he greets you >”Good morning Anon, welcome to the mess hall once again!” “Heya Fray, how you doing today? Anything new?” >He carries some ingredients from the table to a cooking pot near the oven >”Nothing new, just the usual. You didn’t finish your tour with the warden, did you? Because I didn’t see you at the library” “No… well, I had a chat between some friends I meet and the time went quickly.” You scratch your head. Damn hope you finish the tour today >”I see… well, what would you like to eat? The special is on 10 points” >Right… the prison worked with that system of good points, although you don’t know how much you have today “Eh, I don’t know how many points I have, but I’ll get two specials, two orders of eggs with mushrooms like yesterday and… two coffees, only with milk, don’t add sugar to them” >”Tough, aren’t we? Well any coffee is good in the morning, wakes you up in some seconds. Prisoners buy coffee often but most of them want it with… five or six tablespoons of sugar. I’ll get your order in a minute!” >Eh… you don’t mind drinking black coffee, but now isn’t the time for it >And Jesus, all that sugar is going to affect badly those poor creatures >You look at the table where Red and Blue were sitting; they were doing nothing at all >Maybe they’re talking or just waiting >Or maybe Pancho affected them so badly that they turned into a box >’We became one’ they said >’Lewd’ you thought >And the fact that the aura turned to purple is neat, but also curious. You should talk to them later and see what you could get from them, maybe a back story or whatever they can remember >The question was, are they dead or not? They can eat, nobody can see them except for you and… they can get stuck in walls… so is pretty weird >Too bad nobody here would know about ghost ponies, as Blue and Red didn’t know what the word ghost meant >Maybe your detective friend could help you with this >Fray comes back, giving you the food you told him you wanted and the two coffees >”Here you go; I already discounted the points from your account. You can ask for your balance anytime with me, the warden, his assistant or any guard” >Good to know, maybe you’ll ask Shorty how many points you have >If you can milk him points by cuddling him, hell you’ll be rich “Thanks Fray, by the way… why the kitchen was suddenly on fire? Did you have an accident with your flame? Maybe you sneezed hard?” >He starts to laugh softly >”What? My flame? Oh no, no Anon you must be mistaken. That was Lattore’s fire! I can’t do a flare that big!” >What >Can gryphons throw fire? >”Hey Lattore! Come here! Anon think you throw fire!” >Lattore listening to his assistant comes closer to him and removes his chef’s hat, leaving it on a near table >”Haha, don’t worry Anon my friend; I just used too much oil and my secret ingredient to it. Nothing to worry about.” He laughs and gives Fray a light hit on his back with his talons. “Besides, Fray can’t do much with his flame, the kid needs more practice, he’s only an adolescent!” >You don’t know how dragon age works but you aren’t going to discuss about that “Oh, so you don’t throw fire… I was worried for a second there” >Both of they start to laugh >Well what was his secret ingredient? Fucking gasoline? Because the kitchen was literally on fire like a Rammstein concert >Before you could grab your dishes, a squared aura levitates near you >Damn it, why were they here? >”..Hey Anon, I thought you could use some help with the dishes, you don’t mind, do you?” >Oh, so that’s why they were here >The dragon and griffon were surprised for a split second >”I didn’t know your friend could fly, at least I’m glad he isn’t shy to talk anymore!” Lattore says while examining Pancho. “Was that purple area always with him?” >You were about to talk, but Pancho speaks first >”….Well you’ll see, this is a… ..a hidden ability I had but was too shy to show it, since I’m lazy I prefer Anon to carry me around, isn’t that right compadre?” >Good they memorized some Spanish words “Yeah, that’s right” >Lattore and Fray looked still impressed. Good thing was they didn’t question his new ability to make expressions… >You decided to pick up your food and with the help of Pancho both of you returned to your table with the food >You and Pancho sit ready to eat >A crowd of inmates start to arrive the mess hall. You could see mostly ponies entering >It was about time some were arriving >But there wasn’t sign of Short Fuse or his new personal >Maybe you should wait for him so you three could eat together “Hey you two, maybe we should wait for Short Fuse to-“ You look at the box who was now sitting on the table near the dish, starting to eat “Eat… together, ah whatever” >They must be hungry; maybe their ghostly bellies need some energy >The face of Red was coming out of Pancho and she picked up the coffee, starting to drink it slowly >Pancho now was emitting a half red aura with blue aura >”….So tasty!” >”..Red, get back in here! We can eat inside the bo- I mean Pancho!” >”….Aww, but we can’t drink coffee inside of Pancho!” >”..Yes we can! Besides, the coffee cup is levitating! It’ll look suspicious! Get back in here!” >”….I thought you liked the view of my body inside the box, ah well…” >Red enters back to Pancho and they continue eating >You sip your warm coffee as you look at both of them eating and discussing >Would be cool to have a brother or sister to discuss with >You hear a distant yet know voice coming out of the mess hall >”And finally we are at the mess hall! Feel free to eat whatever you please!” >Short Fuse and Yarn Feather enter the mess hall along with some ponies and two minotaurs >Oh hey, those are the minotaurs from the Spa! So they are guards, ugh? Neat >You wave your hand at Short Fuse, calling his attention >He notices you and comes nearly with a smile on his face “Morning Short” >”Good morning Anon! I hope you slept well yesterday!” >You were a little bit exhausted, but hell, is his smile not giving you strength… >You would pet his mane but then everyone would freak out >Pony prisons man… >Pancho turns around levitating and with a happy smile he greets Short Fuse >”..Hello warden, good morning!” >”Good morning Pancho!” >Seems like the new transformation of Pancho won’t be a great problem here >What a relief… >”Anon, do you mind if Yarn and I we sit in here? Probably the new personal would come here since they don’t know the rest of the prison, you two don’t mind?” “Don’t worry, we don’t mind at all” >”Good! I’ll go for my breakfast and tell the others about sitting here!” >And there he goes, going like a happy kid on Halloween with his candies on his bag >You need more warden hugs in your life “Okay Blue, Red, since now I’m calling you Pancho and we go like usual, you two don’t necessary need to speak some words in Spanish, they don’t mind. And remember what I said about the black and white Pegasus” >They don’t respond, they keep eating their food >The box nodded. Wait, that wasn’t a nod, that was just a reflex for grabbing more food >Well whatever, they’ll know what to do and won’t ruin anything >You trust them and they seem responsible to do a good work as a box >”….Brother, why did you throw the coffee at me! Now I’m all messy! ..I’ll help you get clean, sorry. ….Don’t you use your hooves! Use a napk- no! N-Not your tongue, ah~!” >Yup, very responsible…   Be Codename Wing >Or as everyone calls you now, Gniw >Yeah your cover name was pretty clever, no one suspect a thing that your real name is Wing! >…Well, is more like a codename, you left your true name behind a long time ago when you joined The Corporation >And you were graduated first of your class with over 300 confirmed bruises >Okay, not 300… and not even a bruise, more like 30 confirmed boo-boos on your missions >But that’s a story for another day >For now you are trying to choose what to eat in your first day >Everyone is going for the boiled beans >You… don’t like too much beans >Maybe you’ll pass and grab some hay with tea “I’ll take some hay with tea, please” >”Here’s the hay, I’ll get you some tea in a few seconds!” the dragon in the kitchen gives you a dish full of hay and walks towards the fridge to get your drink >Ah… you can’t wait to have some tea >A tea a day keeps the problems away >Or was it an apple? >Well whatever >The dragon gets back and gives you a glass fill of tea >”its green tea, hope you don’t mind!” “No problem, I like any type of tea. How many points will this be?” >”Five points for the hay and other five for the green tea, only ten good points that will be discounted from your account. Just give me your name and I’ll take care of it” “I’m Gniw, Guard Gniw.” You say with a confident voice >He writes your name in a list >”All set! Enjoy your breakfast!” >You nod and thank him, grabbing your dish and glass with the help of your wings >If Rock was here he would get… those boiled beans and whatever else >He wasn’t the kind of pony to choose, so he always asked the cook for any recommendations >”I’ll get… those boiled beans and whatever else you like to add me, chef sir!” >Yeah, he’ll say something like that… >… >Wait a minute >You stop and turn around, there he was, Rock. Waiting for his food as he was talking with an inmate zebra “Rock?” >You call his attention, he locates you and stops talking with the zebra >”Wi- I mean, Gniw! Hey!” He looked at the zebra “Dindu, can you take my place in line for a second? Just want to say hi to a friend” >”No prob’ cousin, go ahead” >First day of mission… and he was friend with an inmate… a /zebra/ inmate >Whoa >You are not sure if you should be amused or scared >You give him a signal to follow you with your right hoof and walk a bit away from the line of ponies formed in line, to make sure nobody could listen to you two >You look around to see if everything was clear to speak >All good, everyone was busy eating or getting food >You start whispering to him “Hey Rock… anything new? I got some information, how about you?” >”Yeah… there is this /bipedal/ inmate called Anonymous with his friend ‘Pancho’. It describes perfectly to the creature that stole that box! It must be him! I believe you got the same information as I did, I am right?” >You nod “You’re right, but I also got who’s the agent that The Boss send us to ‘look at us’ and you already know her” >”Her? Wait… Yarn’s the agent?” “Yes she is, I talked with her minutes ago and she was pointing out obvious information and let clear that she’s with The Boss” >”What should we do now? Ask her for help? Call The Boss with the information that we have? Wait?” >You think for a moment for a good idea >You two got plenty of information and you two already made allies with two creatures. Rock with that zebra and you with that breezie “For now, let’s just eat and later we’ll discuss about it. That Anonymous could be anywhere in the prison, keep an eye for him” >He nods and you nod too >The zebra that was in the line came closer to you two, you decide to remain silent >”Hey cousin, since your food was already served and I was next in line, I brought the dishes with me. You don’t need to mind for paying, is on me for today. Are you following me with me and my pals on the table and-” The zebra notices you and looks at you for a few seconds “Oh, you… must be new too, new guards, uh?” >”Oh… thanks Dindu, eh…” Rock looks at the zebra, then at you “She’s Gniw, the guard that came along with me… you know, the one I told you about?” >You swear if he told lies about you… >”Right! Gniw, isn’t it? I’m Dindu Muffin, nice to meet ya” “Yeah… me too…” >Your mama told you to not listen to zebras >Aren’t zebras supposed to be grey? This one is brown… >He’s looking too much at you… what’s wrong with him? >”Has someone told you that your mane is great?” “Eh…” >Stranger danger! >Please, somepony! Anypony! Interrupt this awkward situation! You can’t deal with zebras! >”Hey Gniw!” a voice calls from your right >Oh thank the heavens… >You look at your right and the warden was standing there with a smile on his face >”Would you like to eat with me and the rest of the guards? I told everyone else to eat in the same table and they accepted! You are the only one left to join! S-Sorry for telling you at the last moment! The other guards were close to me and… you know…” >You don’t even think twice to answer the question, whatever gets you out of the sight of this zebra… “Yeah, I would like to join you, warden. It’ll be an honor” >The warden gives a little jump of joy for your answer >”Okie! If you want I can help you with your food!” >You were about to deny that propose, but he picks up your food with his magic >You roll your eyes, giving a tiny chuckle and thanking him for the help >Not that you need it, you can carry it with your wings, but whatever “I’ll see you later Rock, maybe I’ll catch with you on the afternoon so we talk about… you know what” >”Right, that… okay Dindu, let’s get going, I’m so hungry…” >Rock follows the zebra and you follow the warden to the table >He was right, everyone was already there talking and eating >As you come closer to the table, you notice a creature you’ll never seen before… it was like a strange hairless minotaur with green skin >And look at that… he’s with a box… a box with some fake expression on it >He must be Anonymous and that box must be ‘Pancho’ >How clever of him to add that to the box, but that can’t trick you! >Ha! Haha! The mission couldn’t go easier for you! All you need to do is make sure that’s the box The Boss needs and retrieve it to the basement! >Nothing can go wrong from here! >”Anuuuu, cheeki breeki!” >… >Did… did the box… just… talk? >Is… is that box… levitating!? >…Whokay, your day just got crazy >The warden places your food in front of him, near to Water Fall’s seat. What a perfect place for a chat with the target… >You sit, thanking again the warden for the help >He goes and sits near Anonymous >…Like, /near/ him as in just centimeters away… >And he looks so happy… maybe is for an unknown reason you’ll know one day, or you won’t >Well… isn’t your incumbency to know that >You clear your throat before meeting with the bipedal creature “Hello, I’m Gniw. I suppose everyone has already said their names, you must be Anonymous, right?” >Your sight is focused on him, every sudden move… you’ll see it >He grabs a napkin and proceeds to clean his hands >”That’s right, I’m Anonymous. Feel free to call me Anon.” He waves his hand as form of greeting >The box levitates in front of you, he was giving you a happy… expression… >But how!? What kind of sorcery is that? >”..And I’m Pancho! If you wonder why I yelled that word seconds ago… it was because Yarn wanted to hear it for some reason! I’m a cheeki breeki!” >Yarn yells from her seat the exact same word for some… reason… >You could… pick the box in this moment and run away… but no, this isn’t the moment >Wait what in the heavens is a cheeki breeki >You’re so confused right now… “I… see… nice to meet you, emm, Pancho?” >The box nods and levitates back near Anon’s spot >Maybe Anonymous has a magic to camouflage the box… maybe… you want to believe that… there is NO WAY a box can talk! >You’re not silly! Rocks can talk to experienced ponies but boxes can’t! …Can they? >”Are you going to eat? Atta, vi!” Water Falls says from his side as he devours a tiny grape >Right, you almost forgot to eat for all this sudden realization >Maybe some food and the green tea will calm you down… >But that box… Pancho… >This is vital information >The Boss needs to know about this… now   Be Short Fuse >All the guards are talking with one another! Anon and Pancho are doing friends with them and everything seems to be going perfect! >Although Gniw looks at them suspicious for some reason >Well, he’s an inmate, but a friendly inmate! Anon has helped you many times in his first days that you decided to reduce his sentence for some days! >Feels like yesterday since Anon entered your prison and… saved you from that roof accident >It makes you wonder… someday Anon will be gone >What will he do? >… >What will you do? >You are the warden of this prison, not his babysitter! You know him a little… he has done things to you… helped you… >Anon is a good friend >”These cookies are so good!” >Light Cloud was already tasting the well made cookies of the prison >She is having a smoothie of banana with cookies… why didn’t you choose a smoothie too? Banana is your favorite fruit! >”So that’s how a breezie looks like… cute” Anon says to Water Fall which was sitting on his finger >Water Fall starts to fly in front of Anon’s nose >”Call me cute again! I dare you! I double and /triple/ dare you! I’m your superior and you won’t disrespect me!” >Water Fall attacks of anger are going to be a tough thing around here… or around Anon >”Sorry, I thought you would react the same as somepony I know here” >Is he talking about you? Anon didn’t say your name, maybe because he doesn’t want to ruin your image in front of the guards >Anon can be so kind sometimes… you like him for that >In a… warden and inmate way of course >”Ok… I forgive you for this time, but there is no next time! Call me cute and you shall feel the wrath of me and my entire generation of breezies!” >The intercoms on the corners of the mess hall start to emit a majestic sound only a bird could replicate >Seems like breakfast time is over! “Whoa, Betty’s been practicing a lot!” >”Betty?” Anon asked “Betty, you know? She’s the alarm of the prison and she is a griffon that monitors part of the prison, but now that we have new guards, her work will be easier!” >Too bad there can’t be two wardens in a prison or one to help you with, with the exact will power as you >Yarn doesn’t know much about this, but at least she’s good help >Wonder how other wardens are doing in their prisons >Knowing Equestria, they’ll get the handle of everything, bet they can have control over the crowd of ponies out there! >You and the rest of the guards stand up from their seats >Oh, your belly is so full… >”Alright, everyone!” Yarn said from her side of the table, she had a serious expression. “Go to your spots as you were told, if you need any help, just ask! And if you see anything weird, lets us know. Any unusual activity or anything weird happening, don’t doubt for a second!” She looked at Light Cloud. “And you, Light, keep an eye on the sky. The terrorist are earth ponies but we don’t know if they have new recruits that could fly near the prison” >Light Cloud nods and with a smile and a salute responds to her “Yes ma’am, ma’am yes!” >”Alright, follow me, please” >Yarn Feather starts to walk away from the mess hall along with the guards, all except Nurse Redheart >You walk near her and start talking “If you want I can escort you to the nursery so you meet Bright Light, the nurse of this prison!” >But she didn’t accept your help >”Thank you, but no thanks, I want to walk by myself around here and get used to this place. Don’t worry about me. I can find the nursery by my own, I’m good at finding places, ehmm… not like my talent is that… heh” “Are you sure?” >”Pretty sure, you don’t have anything to worry about me” >You hoped she would like your help… oh well; you’ll have more time for Anon’s tour “Well… if you say so. Maybe I’ll come to the nursery later to see if you’re there, if you are not there, I won’t stop looking for you, you listen?” >Nurse Redheart giggles >”I’ll be there, warden” >She waves a good bye to you and goes to the nursery >You hope she arrives safe >Part of you wants to accompany her >Other part just wants to stay with Anon for some reason instead of going with her… >’No, because we are in team Anon. Haven’t you two already-‘ the thought inside your head started to talk >ANYWAY >You look at Pancho and Anon “So Anon, since we are done eating, which place would you like to visit next? I mean you and Pancho. We have the library, music room and Daycare Center left! Although Pancho didn’t see the park like you did…” >”Shouldn’t we help with the dishes first? Or there is a different polite here?” “Don’t worry, the ponies in the kitchen work for that! They’ll take care of it” >”Well… if you say so.” Anon looks at Pancho who was now on the floor. “Where would you like to go, Pancho?” >Pancho levitated in front of you, well, he was more like jumping excited for a reason along with a happy expression >”….Oh! Oh! Take us to the Daycare Center…!” >Well, the Daycare Center it is! “Sure! It’s on the center of the prison near the guard’s blocks, so we shouldn’t take much to get there” >Too bad you don’t have your emergency apple juices for the foals… >Anon grabs Pancho and carries him under his right armpit as always >”Well, lead the way Short” “Sure, follow me!” Be Blue Candle >You were on the way to the Daycare Center with Anon and the warden >Good thing Anon got a hold on the box, eh… Pancho. You two just ate and the energy to levitate the box would get you tired quickly >Not that you are that lazy, you have Red’s help. But then she would blame you for being too lazy >Speaking of her… why she wanted to go to the Daycare Center? You don’t mind but… your curiosity itches >Anon and the warden were talking about something, so maybe this is a good opportunity to ask her what was that about >You start to whisper to your sister, just in case the warden can hear you, maybe she can, or maybe not. Wait, the warden is male… is so confusing sometimes >”..Hey… Red…” You start to whisper to her >”….What is it…?” She answers by whispering too >”..Why did you want to go to the Daycare Center? You like kids or something?” >”….They are adorable sometimes, don’t you think? Haven’t you gone there with them?” >You… never got the time to go there >Since most of the time you are sleeping or eating something… >”..No I haven’t” >”….Well, now you’ll see why I like to go there! It doesn’t matter if they can’t see me; I find cute what they do sometimes!” >Knowing her, they mustn’t do ‘cute’ things   Be Anonymous >You are near the entrance of the Daycare Center >The door is just a single door with a sign saying ‘DCC’ in red colors. Must be an acronym for Daycare Center. There is also an exclamation point on the corner of the sign… wonder why? “So, Short… anything you want to explain before we enter?” >”Right! If the kids ask you for chocolate or anything sugar related, say you don’t have any!” >Damn, kids in your world were hyperactive with candies, how horse kids would react with sugar? Oh god… >Wait, wasn’t foals the right way to call them? Horse kids doesn’t sound that bad though >”And… well, the Daycare Center is for any filly or colt to stay and wait for their family members to come back for them! You see… some ponies just don’t like when they are alone, you get it?” >Of course you get it, you were a kid once and you know how it feels to stay home alone with your dad working and your mother busy >You had two options back there: It was staying home alone or getting Uncle Incognito to babysit you >You were alone with him once. You still have nightmares about the microwave on fire >Never again you said “Right, if I were a kid I would go where my dad works, makes sense” >Short Fuse chook his head >”No Anon… the kids aren’t the ones who choose to come here, the personal of the prison are. Since they get kinda sad here because, you know… this is a prison” >In Soviet Equestria… >You feel as Pancho starts to move under your grisp >”..Anon, I can walk by my own. Can you put me down, please?” >You don’t even respond, you just put him down >”….Aw, I didn’t want it yet” >That was sure Red Candle >”Is Pancho having emotional issues? I know how it would feel if you carried me around and then decided to put me down” >Pancho and you look at him for a brief moment >”I-I mean, who doesn’t enjoy to be carried around? It isn’t lewd! Is… fun! And…” Short Fuse looked right and left. “You know what? Forget it. Let’s just enter the Daycare Center already…” >List of lewd things for ponies: Being carried around, check >Next time you’re booping him in the nose and see if he faint for that >Short Fuse open the door and some yelling from the kids inside the room can be hear >Oh god this is kindergarten all over again >The room was large; it had anything a kid would like to play with >You look around to see the place better. Man your childhood for a moment is here, kids playing around and all… multicolor slides, a lecture zone, swings, a kid stuck in the ceiling… >Yeah, exactly like your childhood back th- >Wait what the FUCK >You look at the kid stuck in the ceiling, his little hooves trying to enter or exit the ceiling >What the hell is this? Who takes care of this place? “Short, can I ask you-“ >The moment you were about to talk to Short, a guard walks in front of you three and greets you three >Oh would you look at that, you know this damn pony. It does make sense why there is a pony stuck in the ceiling now >”Heeey, hello warden! And you… your name was Anonymous, wasn’t it? What are you doing around here? Finally having a kid of your own, warden?” >You hope he isn’t implying that he’s having a kid or he is pregnant or something >”Nope! Just giving a tour to Anon and Pancho around the prison, you know I don’t have any kids to bring in the Daycare Center, Royal Mess!” >Right, that was his name. And by the damn name you can guess he’s doing a /great/ job “You the one who’s in charge of this place? Because let me tell you that-“ >Aaaaand again you get interrupted by him >”Oh no, I’m not! All the guards we get our turns to monitor the foals! Although… I can’t find my… eh… I don’t even know how to call him” “Your son?” >”He’s not my son!” >Short Fuse starts to giggle a bit >”He’s your brother, isn’t it? You two have the same colors! I know you’re not married and don’t have a marefriend, so it must be your brother” >Royal Mess shakes his head non-stopping for a while >Gess, why the denial on a kid? >”I’m telling you, he’s not my brother! He’s just… a pony I find one day. He was in front of my door and was… all alone, part of me told me he was lost. I asked him where their parents were but the little thing didn’t answer, just crawled inside of my house and… the roof” >Jesus Christ is that kid an alien or something? >Now that you think about… is the kid in the ceiling the same he’s talking about? You should ask “By any chances… he likes to enter ceilings?” >He nods >”Yes! How did you know?” “Ah… I think I know where he is” >”You do? Well, tell me. Little guy always sneaks on my watch and likes to play hide and seek…” >You point to the ceiling and as you do, the little pony falls straight to the floor >You panic and try to catch him, but fail in the attempt >Not even your reflexes helped you to catch him… he falls head flat right in front of you four >Did you just witness a suicide? >There isn’t blood on the floor or something, but the floor isn’t inflatable… and you did hear the damn hit >Poor thing…  >”There you are!” Royal Mess says as he goes and raises him from the floor as if nothing was wrong with him >They were the… exact same color. Both blue and had the exact same look “Is he okay?” >”Of course he is! Why wouldn’t he be? Right, Dennis?” >The colt nods as he moves away from the hooves of Royal Mess >”Hi brother! I missed you sooooo much!” >D’aww, how anyone wouldn’t want a kid like this? >”I’m not your brother!” >Welp, Royal Mess sure isn’t the kind of pony to babysit or have a little brother >Dennis looks at Royal Mess while tilting his head >”Daddy?” >”No!” >”…Grandpa!” >”I’m not that old!” >”…Are you my mummy?” >”Hey warden, I think he’s talking to you” >”Agh, Royal Mess!” >You start to chuckle. This is just like a cartoon, is just too funny to watch >Well, now’s your time to interrupt him “So, why he has the exact same colors like you?” >Royal Mess stops arguing with Deniss and looks at you >”Well… he had a black coat when I find him, then he somehow changed into myself… but as tiny… I called him mini me that day, but then he told me his name was Deniss. For a moment I thought he didn’t talk. I was wrong” >Well if a kid knocked on your door and suddenly changed into you, you would blame drugs or something “And what’s the big deal in him calling you brother? >”I… I don’t know… I just don’t like it! He’s weird and kind of special; I don’t know what he eats but when he gets sad… I just can’t ignore him and I tell him good things, like, one day he’ll find his parents or family… then he gets happy and hugs my face. Then I yell and everything is back to normal the next day” >Well that was a love and hate relationship that you don’t see constantly >”And since I find him I can’t leave him alone… I just want to find his parents and… scold them for being bad parents! What? They have thousand of foals or something? I don’t think so!” >Well, for one he’s doing the right thing. Still… better than nothing for a lost pony >The little pony starts walking near you, looking at you in awe >”Hi!” >Hhhhhhnggg… >And this is just the first colt… “Hey there… little pony” >”One day I dreamed about someone as tall as you with super powers… do you have powers too?” >The power to not give a fuck counts? “Eh… no kid, I don’t have any powers” >”Aww…” >He starts to look at the floor with sadness in his tone >Damn it, ponies are enough heart attacks for you, the youngest ones were just as dangerous now >You kneel and give him two light pats in the head “But I do have the strength of one thousand moons, you know?” >”R-Really?” “Yeah, if you don’t believe me, wouldn’t I be strong enough to do this?” >You grab his sides and carry him in the air >Dennis starts to laugh and giggle as he places his hooves in an airplane way like >”I’m flying! Yaaay!” >Bet Short Fuse is jealous about this >”Look everypony! I’m a Pegasus now!” >[Happy Deniss noises] >All the kids in the Daycare Center notice your action on him and stop doing what they were doing >In a blink of an eye, fillies and colts are surrounding you with curiosity and astonishment in their eyes >”Mister, mister! I want up too!” >”Me next, me next!” >”Do you have a minotaur son to play with?” >”You so big!” >”Play with me, please!” >Oh god what did you do   Be Short Fuse >Anon’s been playing with the foals for a hour now >He really likes kids! He would be a great father in the future! >That lucky mare who finds him will be blessed with a good, kind, strong and funny husband >Yeah… >His lucky wife… heh… >What? Is not like you can marry him… you’re a male and all! >Not like you want to! You don’t like males! Do… you? >You have never kissed someone! Neither male nor female >Do you even like females? >… >YES YOU DO! WHY ARE YOU QUESTIONING THAT? >Besides you don’t have a wedding dress in your closet, you would need more clothes for something like that >’You can’t lie to your feelings! Didn’t you cuddle with him last night?’ the annoying thought in your head started talking once again >Ugh, not this again >Yeah, you cuddled with him and had done others things with Anon… but that’s what friendship is about! >He is like… the brother you never had >Well… you have one; he is annoying and sometimes can be silly about your way you choose your clothes, but he is your brother >Wonder if he won that prize he always wanted… was it called, Roscar or something? You don’t remember >Don’t know, don’t care >Well, changing topic… >You’ve never seen someone with so many stamina to play with every filly and colt in the Daycare Center, is a bit incredible Anon can get control of them! >Well, not every filly and colt… those three are still in their corner >At least Tactic’s little brother is calm, not like most of the foals in the Daycare Center >And his two friends gives you a warm feeling >Ah… he makes you remember of yourself as a colt! Except by… some tiny details that you don’t want to remember >The bowtie still scares you… >”Okay little hero, the skies are now safe thanks to you!” >Anon puts the filly on the ground and she jumps in joy as she is on the floor again >”Yaaay! Thank you sir!” >And she flies away back to some foals in the center of the Daycare Center >…That filly was a pegasus? >Emm… okay… >Guess Anon is done with the kids >Is your turn now, right? >Ehr… To call his attention and go to the next part of the prison! Right! Right “So Anon… ready to go to the next place in the prison? I recommend the library!” >”What about those three on the corner? I still got energy for some more and they got my attention for some reason” >Well… hope Buttercream doesn’t get shy this time   Be Anonymous >After playing with a dozen of ponies… you are almost done here >You have no idea how many kids you were playing with today >But it was worth it >And this last filly sure enjoys flying >Well, she has wings but… still, she enjoys the simulated fly. Is just so cute how she tries to fly with her wings as you grab her around >This place is amazing! Foals are so cute and adorable, you just couldn’t say them a ‘no’ for answer >Would it be illegal to steal one of these? Yeah right… >Only way to get a tiny pony is to adopt one, Interspecies don’t work here, right? >You could try… but last thing you want is a centaur for a son. Or you could try other creatures… never know who you’ll bang here >Question is here /what/ you’ll bang >Will you ever bang Shorty? He’s too cute to fuck; you just like to mess up with him >Shit, now you remember that there is a ghost that wants to suck you off >You’ll never sleep safe now >Well you’re done with this filly, so you’ll leave her in the floor with the rest of the kids >Short Fuse wants up too, right? You could sense his tail moving around as you were raising the kids like Michael Jackson did with his son. Except that you’re not black or white like him, you are green as fuck. Ayy lmao “Okay little hero, the skies are now safe thanks to you!” >You say some motivation words for the filly before leaving her in the floor. Kids love when someone says something good to them >”Yaaay! Thank you sir!” >And she flies away with the rest of the kids >Who knows, maybe she didn’t know how to fly and you just helped her >Yeah, let’s stick with that >“So Anon… ready to go to the next place in the prison? I recommend the library!” Shorty says as his tail cutely moves from right to left >You could go… but there are three foals in the corner that are just there, not moving and just talking >You know is normal… but for pony standards? Not so much ”What about those three on the corner?” You point to the corner where the three foals are sitting. “I still got energy for some more and they got my attention for some reason” >Short Fuse thinks for a moment >Why is there much to think about? They don’t bite, do they? Most of the foals just yelled and played around you >You felt like a circus attraction, or like when you played with your five years old niece >’Up! Up Uncle! Up!’ is still in your mind >You miss being an uncle >Moving on… >Is so weird that only three ponies could resist your skills of holding them… are they afraid of you or something? Maybe they are… or maybe there is another reason and your curiosity wants to know >maybe they are afraid of the heights? >”Well my turn is over; the next guard should be coming in some minutes. You don’t mind if I got to my route, right?” “Well-“ >And again, you get interrupted by him >”Fantastic! Thanks you two! See you around!” >And he goes away, leaving as fast as he could >Damnit, that guard is a prick >At least he closed the door “Guess now we have to wait” >”Yes…” “Still, what’s up with those three that made you think for a while?” >”Not much to think, I just… remembered something else and I was day dreaming. And about the foals, they are the calmest kids in the Daycare Center, well… Crystal Blossom is a bit hyperactive, but not much when she’s around her two friends” >Now that you see it… he’s right. Most of the kids here are running, playing and what not, but those three are just sitting there, talking and doing nothing more >Or maybe they played and are exhausted, which is weird considering that they are kids… and kids have the energy of the damn Hurricane Katrina “So… I’m going to talk with them. You are coming with me?” >”Yes, just… don’t scare Buttercream, he is a bit… shy” “Okay then, I really want to talk to them, let’s go” >Wait you didn’t ask who Buttercream was >…Nah let’s just guess, it’s just a 1/3. You can’t get wrong >As you walk, you start to see their colors more precisely (not that you couldn’t see their colors from far away) and see that two are colts and one is a filly, all earth ponies. One has a purple coat with a darkish purple mane, the other colt has a yellow coat with a light brown mane and lastly the filly a pink coat with a not so orange mane. They were in that order you just described, the yellow colt in the middle >And if you had to guess, you’ll say that ‘Buttercream’ is the yellow one >You know… pony cultures… easy to know the name of the pony by looking at the cutie mark or color of them >How fathers even name a pony? They choose their talent or what? >If you suddenly had a kid, adopted kid… and if you changed his name to Little Ass Kicker… would he get a cutie mark in fighting? >That would be rad >After avoiding most of the fillies and colts in movement around the DCC, you finally arrived to the little team in the corner >Good thing that they didn’t see you two coming here “Hey there.” You say with a kind tone >You slowly kneel near the little squad, Short already feeling like you shouldn’t do that >The three heads of the little ponies turn to see you, the yellow one shrinks his eyes at your presence, the purple one places his eyes in a defense mode like or some shit and the filly next to them just waves happily at you >The first to start the conversation is the filly >”Hello mwister! Welcome to our cworner!” She says with a wide grin in her face “I’m Crystal Blossom, nice to meet ya! >Adorable >Just adorable >When you thought this center wasn’t enough for a heart attack, you are getting diabetes now >You want to hug her… but you can’t for the laws in the prison and- >”Huggy!” >Crystal Blossom just goes directly to you and gives you a hug >”Kissy! Mmmuah!” And… a little kiss in the cheek >Where do you get one of these!? You want one! And now! >This was the motive Shorty didn’t want to come with them, was it? >”I’m sowry that I couldn’t go with the others kids… i’m just afrway of heights!” >Hhhhhhhngg! “N-No problem little… Crystal…” >She stops hugging you and goes next to your side, but not before saying hi to the local warden of the prison >”Wawden! Hi hi! I misswed yooou!” >Crystal goes near Short Fuse inviting him to hug her >”Eh… hi Crystal! I’m fine… no need to be… heh… formal…” >Short seems to be in denial for a hug for some reason >So… when ponies are kids, they are adorable and ‘lewd’, uh? >”Huggy!” >”C-Crystal! I-I said I’m f-fineeee” >But Short doesn’t escape the hugs, nobody does >”Kissu-“ >Crystal Blossom starts to glow in a yellow aura, slowly starting to levitate away from Short Fuse and getting back to their little squad of friends >”A hug is enough, t-thank you Crystal” >”Yowu’re welcooome!” >Heh, that aura… >Speaking of… aura… >Where the heck did Blue and Red go? >… >Eh, you’ll find them later. Is not like they can go far away from here >You look back at the two colts in the corner >The yellow colt was avoiding looking at you, he was starting to get behind his purple friend and the purple colt was still looking menacing at you “So… hello?” >”My sister said to never talk to strangers” >Oh look, he can talk “Well, I’m no stranger and I’m not dangerous. My name is Anon; I guess you two are scared because I’m a creature you’ll never seen before?” >”You’re a prisoner” >Right… that too “Yeah… but I’m not dangerous, you see what I did with the rest of the kids? I just like to meet new ponies” >Trying to not sound like a creep is fucking hard sometimes >You look at the little colt clung in the purple colt’s back “Well… warden here told me one of you was called Buttercream… I guess it must be your friend behind you?” >The little pony is just too scared to look at you; maybe it wasn’t a good idea to try to talk >”And what if?” >Whoa, what a rude kid we have here >What can you say? That you have a candy to call his attention? You have no candy and it would sound pedophile as fuck “All right… I won’t be bothering you two then. I just wanted to talk, that’s all, sorry for scaring your friend” >The moment you try to stand up, the yellow colt starts to talk >”You… are not a minotaur, ri...right?” >Finally he starts to show a little of his head looking at you “Nope, I’m a human” >”Human?” The three little ponies say at the same time >Oh look, finally someone who say it right at the first try “Yes indeed, I’m not from this world… I come from far… far away” >You must have got their attention as the yellow looks with awe at you >That’s the look any kid would have if they were seeing an alien >”You still… are suspicious.” The purple colt says as he tries to stay behind his friend >”Nightly… is okay… I trust him, he seems nice” >”Are you sure, Butter?” >Buttercream nods to his friend and he doesn’t hide him anymore >”I’m… Buttercream, and he is…” >”Nightly Veil” >”And I’m Crystal Blossom! Whoopsie, I already swaid that! Teehee!” >You give a light chuckle. Surely Crystal is your favorite so far >You look back at Shorty to see if he’s all right by how the situation with the tiny squad is going >Yeah you decided to call them ‘little squad’. It sounds cute, doesn’t it? >Shorty looks calm yet a little nervous. He is shaking a bit, or maybe the floor around him is shaking “Good to see we’re going in the good direction… say, you three aren’t like the rest, why’s that?” >Yet the purple colt, Nightly, still seems to be the one arguing with you >”How’s that? We have to be like the rest of the foals here? I don’t think so. We don’t need to run around like them, is just not our way to have fun” >Well that’s called being a kid you little shi- >Calm yourself Anon… he’s a kid. Well… you think so >For some reason you feel like you are talking with an adolescent. An adolescent in his damn puberty!  “Well… you are young, you can do whatever you want to, but playing around isn’t that bad, don’t you think?” >For a moment Nightly raises his tone >”Don’t tell me what to-“ >Buttercream uses his right hoof to poke Nightly Veil’s back, interrupting him and ceding his anger against you >”Nightly… you don’t need to be so rude…” Buttercream was almost whispering to Nightly. He wasn’t scared; he just wanted his friend to not be mad at all >Nightly Veil turns to look at Buttercream, then he looks at the floor ashamed >”Sorry Butter… I think I’m just…” >”Ovwerprotecting him like always?” Crystal Blossom says from the right side of Nightly Veil >”Yeah… is just…” >She quickly moves to his left side >”The way you like him?” >”Ye- No! Is just-“ >Crystal moves to his left side again and happily speaks near his face >”You don’t hwave to be embwarrassed about it Nightly!” Crystal gives Nightly a hug, it seems to calm him a bit. “We are fwriends after all! We can be frwiends with him too!” >”I’m not embarrassed!… I mean… I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Nightly Veil looked at you. “Okay… what is a human then? You said you were from far away… are we talking about the limits of Equestria?” >Is cute how he can ignore the hug from Crystal Blossom and ask you that question >You shook your head before talking “Nope, I’m far away from-“ >”So you don’t like my hugs… Nightly?” Buttercream didn’t let you finish your sentence >You don’t think he wanted to interrupt you; maybe he did it by accident or just wanted to hear an answer from his friend >”Butter… I didn’t say-“ >”He likes mwine better!” Crystal says interrupts Nightly as she nuzzles him on his chin >But Nightly Veil didn’t show any expression of happiness or embarrass, he just looked at Buttercream >Without saying a word Nightly Veil pulls Buttercream into a hug with Crystal Blossom >”Feeling better?” >This time Nightly Veil was blushing a bit >”Mmmhmm…” Buttercream said giving a tiny sigh >Man you feel jealous for some reason >You suddenly feel like becoming a tiny pony and get some hugs too >There could be a spell to turn you into one, right? >…Nah, you like being a human >Human mustard rice >If something, you’ll like to turn Shorty into a colt. Imagine all the outfits he could wear… the heart attacks he could give… all the ups you would give him >The day you’ll have a pony kid you’ll be the happiest man in the world >Well… the only one, you’re still alone here >Doesn’t matter, you are pretty happy here already >You could say you are the happiest man in the world already. No life problems, no violence around, any danger… it’s like fantasy. Maybe you are in a story and this isn’t real >Heh… suddenly you remembered that dream you had last night about the human version of Silver Pie telling you that there is someone moving the threads and we all are puppets >Maybe if you yell at the sky and say something about it, someone could call you back >Nah, that only happens in greentexts from 4chan >The three kids broke the hug; Buttercream had some tears in his right eye. Nightly carefully removes his tears and gives him a tiny smile >Oh god he can smile? >”Better?” >”…Better” >”Huggys always solve evwerthing!” >Nightly looks at you, he just nods to let you know you can continue >Jesus this kid… “Well like I was saying, I’m not exactly from here. I come from another world” >”You from tha sun!?” Crystal says as she jumps from her seat >From all the planets in the universe, the sun is the first she thinks. You wonder if here are classes of astronomy “Nope, you can’t even go to the sun little filly” >”Why not? Ywou can go in the night! Pwetty clever, ah?” >This pony is too much for you man… all that innocence in one place >You chuckle lightly “Okay… you can go in the night, but I’m not from the sun” >You decided to lie; you just can’t tell that filly something that might disappoint her “I’m from a place called ‘Earth’, and no, is not that kind of earth” >”Are you alone..?” Buttercream calmly asks you >Ah… this question again “No, I’m not alone” >You stand up and pull Shorty over with you, putting your hand in his shoulder. He gives a light eep from the unexpected grab “I have my friends, which are so close to me that I could say they are my family” >”Anon…” Shorty was trying not to tear up after you said that >Or was he crying because you friendzoned him? Haha, hope not >The door from the DCC opens and a guard enters the center, closing the door behind >You and Shorty turn to see the guard who just entered the DCC >All the kids in the center suddenly get happy and surround the guard, that Pegasus filly from before hugs the face of the guard. The guard yelps and falls into the sea of adorable kids >Jesus, someone is famous here >RIP guard pone >”Buttercream, your sister is here!” >Ehm… something just caught your curiosity and isn’t about the guard that just was attacked by a wave of tiny ponies >Is more like… the way Nightly calls Buttercream. Is that a nickname? Because if it is, it is damn cute “Why don’t you call Buttercream like Nightly does, Crystal?” You directly ask to her >”Bwecause Nightly only calls him like that!” >Nightly Veil blushes as he looks at Crystal with his face a little bit scrunched >”What? Is true! Besides Nightly, only her sister call him like that!” >Nightly Veil was blushing even more now >You think you know how he feels right now. You were in spaghetti situations like these >Time to change the topic and give him a hand “Speaking of sisters… Nightly, you said you had a sister, right?” >He slowly nods, still blushing a bit but not that harder like before >”Yeah, my sister is a night guard. I don’t think you know her since she’s a high hours of the night” >Night guard, uh? “By any chances, are you talking about Lima?” >He suddenly has an expression of surprise and he is no longer blushing >”Y-You know her!?” >You nod “Yeah, she is a bat pony. I meet her once when I finished helping the warden with something in his office” >Oh boy, if you tell him about her little boyfriend… he’ll explode >Nah you aren’t saying shit about that. Zakon is cool and he is a motherfucking zebra >Nightly Veil was still in shock, Crystal moved her hoof in front of Nightly eyes but he was paralyzed >”I Twink he is brwoken!” >”Finally I’m here… hello my Butter!” A voice says from behind, must be that guard >That’s a voice you haven’t heard in a while >You turn and see Tactic Star in front of you five >Dang you almost forgot about him >”Oh hello warden, Anonymous. Didn’t know you two would visit the Daycare Center today!” >Hell, how much time without seeing him? >”Sister!” Buttercream says as he jumps into the hooves of his… sister… >Wait what the fuck? Tactic was a mare all this time? >…She looks like a stallion >Sigh… whatever, you don’t even care anymore who is male and who is female >At least you aren’t in a prison full of traps and reverse traps >”Look what I bought with me! Just for you and your friends!” >Using her horn, Tactic levitates a tiny box with the tag ‘candy bars’ on it >Buttercream and Crystal Blossom seems happy for the candies as they look in awe at the tiny box, Nightly Veil just smiles while looking calm >At least he is showing something >Tactic levitates the box of candies and her little brother back to Crystal and Nightly, Buttercream grabbing the box and giving one candy for each of them >”Tactic, the candies are one hundred percent sugar free, right?” Shorty asks with doubt in his face >Yeah… he said something about sugar being bad for them, right? >”Don’t worry warden, they have cream inside! No sugar! Just tasty and yummy cream!” >Cream without sugar? Is that possible? She must be lying or cream here doesn’t have sugar >”Thank Celestia… for a moment I was worried there. Last time a filly ate a candy, we had ten guards surrounding her… in the park… she was up in a tree…” >Well, now that they are going to eat… you’ll talk with them when they’re done with the candy bars >Crystal Blossom is the first to devour the candy bar in one go, holy shit for a filly like her she sure was hungry >Buttercream looks at his candy bar in awe, for some reason the look of the bar… was similar to a submarine or twinkie >Contrary to Crystal Blossom, Buttercream takes his time to eat and taste the bar slowly. Nightly Veil wasn’t eating his bar, but he was watching silently at how Buttercream was eating his bar. With an audible gulp he finishes eating the bar and using his tongue he removes the remaining cream on his lips >”D-Do you want… my bar… Butter?” Nightly Veil nervously says to Buttercream >”Mmm?” Buttercream looks at his friend with a tiny smile. “Are you sure? It is tasty! You should eat it” >Nightly slowly shook his head >”I’m not… so hungry right now” >He was holding the candy bar with his hoof near him, waiting for him to come closer and eat it  >”Mwine!” Crystal Blossom says as she attacks the candy bar from Nightly’s hoof, eating most of it >Nightly Veil looked unamused to Crystal Blossom as if he ruined something big from him >”Thanks, Crystal…” >”Yowu’re welcome!” She says with her eyes closed and smiling >Buttercream giggled for a bit, then he got closer to what was left of the candy bar from Nightly’s hoof >Cream was leaking from the candy bar, and as weakness as it was for Buttercream, he decides to lick it before more cream falls to the floor >He gives only gives four licks to the candy bar before Nightly decides to pull the candy bar to himself >”I… changed my mind. I’m suddenly hungry” >He doesn’t speak anymore as he licks the remaining of the candy bar >Well that was… somewhat weird yet cute to watch >Well, everything they do is cute >Tactic Star levitates with her magic the empty box and holds it with her right hoof >”Okie, I’ll be guarding the kids for an hour or two! Get it? Because I’m a guard!” >Short Fuse laughs as if it was the best joke of the world >You look around the DCC for quite a large time >”What is it Anon?” Short Fuse says from your side “Well… is just… I don’t know where Pancho is” >”Oh no! What if a filly or colt grabs it thinking it was a box! I mean, he isn’t one! We need to search for him and quick!” >Indeed you have. You’ll talk with the little squad later, Pancho is first priority >First of all… where the hell are those two pony ghosts?   Be Red Candle >”..Is this karma what I smell…? >Meanwhile Anon and the warden were talking with those foals in the corner; you tricked your brother into going in a room which was full of pillows >Joke is, there were no pillows! Only a long boring corridor! >Now nothing will stop you for your little fun with the kids! “….Now you wait here meanwhile I play with the kids!” >”..No, no, don’t worry… I wanted a nap anyway…” Blue says as he gives a light yawn >Heh, you like your brother! So funny sometimes >You’ll give him a good spank later to free him from that wall! >Or maybe something else? Decisions are hard sometimes, right? Heh!   Be Blue Candle >Why life is so hard for a pony >A transparent pony with an amazing hat >Red somehow tricked you and now you’re trapped in this wall >This wall with no pillows >Not that you care… this is… cozy >Maybe if you count, time will go faster… “..One hundred pillows on the wall… one hundred pillows on the wall… take one out, pass it around… there are ninety nine pillows on the wall left…” >This always works >You hear some murmurs in the corridor >You decided to stay shut for a while and focus in whatever the voices are talking about >Who knows, maybe they are talking about a secret passage for a room full of pillows >The voices were starting to get closer; you could hear the conversation now >”Okay… got the candies ready?” >”Yes, they’re here in this bag” >”Good… now remember, the plan is to drop the candy and run away. We don’t want those hyperactive kids around us” >”Heh… that will teach this prison to not mess with us” >”For the glory of Al-Quesadilla.” Both unknown voices say “..That doesn’t sound good…” >This seems important >The Daycare Center is in danger! The whole prison is in danger! >You need to hurry and tell Anon about this! >…If only you weren’t stuck in the wall! >Dang it sister! Why in a moment like this!   Chapter end.