Have you ever wondered how when you do something, how much of a meaning it truly has? A simple task, done or not, could produce two very different timelines? One might be for better or for worse, a single decision could leave you successful and wealthy, or starving on the streets. That is what my hobby is, changing the lives of others. I have practiced an ancient spell that allows me to change a certain moment in a ponies life to leave them in despair. Well, I used to anyways. I have decided to abandon this treacherous magic after my last conjuration.
I came in contact with a special pony, a pony whose very existence has saved Equestria many times. Without her, this land would be nothing more than a place of evil and despair. As I sit rotting in this dungeon cell, let me spin you a horrid tale. A story of how one life, could mean the protection of many others. I will tell you when I personally dealt with this pony, but for the rest of her story, I will cast a spell to project the memory. So now, let me tell you the tale of young Pinkamena Pie.
For many years I have used this dark magic to bring pain and suffering to ponies. I still remember one of my latest subjects and how I made his life miserable. I cannot quite remember his name, but he was a true success in Equestria. His business rivaled that of filthy rich himself, and he was about to have a major increase of profit that would put poor filthy in shame.
Seeing how successful he was left me beside myself. I decided to see how his life would be without his fortune. I allowed him into my dwelling to give him a 'reading' of his future. I told him that in order for this to work, he would have to tell me of a time in his life were he received his wealth. It was a simple business transaction, he could invest into one product or the other. The one he invested in have him his profit, while the other went under. I simply made him choose the other product so he would lose his money. One thing led to another and now he is nothing but a groundskeeper for the princess.
While I do wish it could be worse, it still is nice to see ones life taken away and replaced with a less desirable one. While I sat and admired my past work, it was time to relish that sweet sensation once again. Through the opening of my simple dwelling came a bright pink mare. She was skipping merrily while humming a happy tune. It disgusts me to see others filled with joy, so what else to do then take away thus joy? I quickly put on a cheap smile and welcomed her into my domain.
"Welcome, dear visitor. Welcome to the place of ancient wonders!" I do hate giving this ridiculous introduction, but it puts ponies into good moods. It allows for their guard to be lowered so my spell would work easier.
"Hey there, I'm Pinkie Pie!" The enthusiastic pony exclaimed. "You sure do have a lot of fancy knick-nacks here!" She picked up an old crystal gem and started to make faces at it, obviously amused of its reflection.
"Yes, I do like to collect these small relics. It is a hobby of mine." I commented, looking for the book that held my special spell.
"That does sound like a fun hobby. I like hobbies too. Some of my hobbies are singing and dancing and making cupcakes and singing and throwing parties and playing with my friends and singing-" she continued to list off her random activities of interest while I pulled out the dusty scroll which contained the altering spell.
"-and taking care of my pet alligator gummy and dancing and giving gifts and making ponies smile and pulling pranks-" how is she still going? She had not made any attempt at regaining her breath. "-and looking over the cakes' kids and making new friends and-" her chattering was cut of by a small crash. I looked up to see that she had dropped the crystal gem and it was now shattered across the floor.
"Opps." She said with a wide smile. "I can fix that. I just need some tape and a bottle of pickles." I had only talked to her for a minute and she had already begun to annoy me. It was time for the spell.
"Oh, there is no need for that now, I have something to show you." I said as I tried to hide my anger.
"Really? What is it? Is it super-super cool?" She asked as she hopped toward my table.
"Of course it is. All I need you to do is tell me about yourself." As much as I didn't want her to go rambling off again, this information was needed for the spell. "Do you have any important friends that you, uh, 'hang out' with?"
"Well, there is my friend rainbow dash, the coolest and fastest Pegasus pony in all of Equestria! There's Applejack, a very hard worker and really dependable friend. Fluttershy is fun to be around even if she doesn't like to be noticed. Oh, oh, and Rarity is a fabulous pony with an eye for fashion!" Dear Celestia, this is almost unbearable to listen to. I don't know how long I can keep this up.
"And there's also my bestest friend Twilight! She is the most super-duper-fantasmiristic unicorn ever!" Wait, did she just say she knows Twilight sparkle?
"Young child, did I hear correctly that you know twilight sparkle PERSONALLY?" I asked with bewilderment.
"Yes indeedy, she is the bestest friend a pony could ask for! We go on tons of fun adventures and stuff." She was bouncing with excitement as she talked about her friend. It seems as though her friendship with Twilight is very important to her.
"So, may I ask you a question?" I asked as I lit up my horn to begin the alteration spell.
"Sure, go for it!" She said with an enthusiastic smile.
"When exactly did you meet Twilight?" I asked as a soft glow appeared behind her.
"It was a couple of years ago during the summer sun celebration. I welcomed her to Ponyville with a big party!" She was clapping her hooves at the fond memory of her past. Just what I need to preform the spell.
"And how exactly did you come to be familiar with Ponyville?" I asked as the entity of magic slowly finished manifesting behind her.
"Well, it was after I left my families rock farm to live somewhere else. I didn't really know where I was going, I just hopped in a carriage and decided to live where it took me." I was nearly there. I just needed one more bit of information.
"So you must have got off in Ponyville. Did you have any kind of choice of where you were to go?" My spell was almost in motion. I just needed this one last bit of information.
"Well," she said in thought. "There was this one point were the carriage stopped at a fork in the road. The driver asked me if I wanted to turn left to Ponyville, or right to Fillydelphia. I was about to turn right until a small feeling in my heart told me to turn left. So I turned left and lived in Ponyville." A simple decision. Left or right. Just the simplicity of it was exciting.
"Okay, one last thing. Remember the day you left the farm. Remember the time you made your decision." She closed her eyes as she tried to remember that day. This was when I cast the spell upon her. I was allowed to see into her mind and witness that day.
"Now I need you to do something." I told her as I focused my magic into her sub conscience. I could feel as her mind was being altered to my command.
"Ignore the feeling that you have." I was almost done. I just needed to say two simple words.
"Turn right."