Twilight Sparkle was frustrated, but thankfully so was Swift. Swift had been showing Twilight many images of her friends and their "opinions" of her. And though it hurt to see them this way, she knew that these images weren't real.
Swift's frustration perplexed her. By this point she figured out that Swift wanted her to leave Ponyville. That was obvious. After playing a "video" for her inside her head (Twilight still couldn't believe she was inside her head), Swift would go on a tirade about how selfish or how conniving or how cruel her friends really were.
It all started creepily enough. Swift had chained Twilight to her bed, hoof to post, and pulled down a projector screen as well as, with his trusty remote control, a projector from the ceiling of her mind's bedroom.
The first video she saw was a scene with Rainbow Dash and Applejack talking about her. Rainbow mocking her studious habits while Applejack commented on her organized and tidy disposition. It wasn't flattering.
The second scene was with Rarity and Fluttershy talking about who was the prettiest between Rarity and Twilight. Not flattering at all.
The third was a moment where Pinky Pie and Rainbow Dash were plotting some really cruel tricks to play on Twilight. She teared up a lot. She had to hand it to Swift, he got their voices right.
She was tired. She wanted it all to end… "So, you want me to stop?" said Swift trying to sound compassionate, "All you have to do is leave Ponyville with me."
"I'm not leaving," said Twilight, shaking the tears out of her eyes, "You can't manipulate me Swift. I know you're just trying to get to me."
"But Twilight," he said, "Can't you see you are a joke to them? They don't really like you. They only keep you around as a punching bag."
"They do not."
"They use you Twilight," he said, using his most sympathetic face, "Having you around makes them feel better about themselves. You're convenient for them. They use your intelligence when they want it, but discard you when they have no use for you. Don't you remember the time they laughed at you when you were so concerned with your weekly letter to the princess?"
"They apologized for that. They're my friends."
"You don't know them Twilight. They're full of…" Swift stopped. Twilight looked up. Had somepony come to her rescue. Swift's eyes were closed. It was as if he went somewhere else…
Swift entered his own mind where he was met with six other hims sitting in a circle. Each was a different color, maintaining the black accents the original Swift had.
A purple Swift was on his right, his hind legs crossed and was in a meditative state. His eyes were closed, but in place of the purple diamond in the center of his forehead was a third eye that was wide open. Its pupil dilated and retracted as he spoke to Swift:
"Pinkie Pie and Rarity have entered. It seems that someone has opened the door for them…" said Purple Swift, still meditating.
To the right of him was a blue Swift. He seemed calm and indifferent, but his words spoke otherwise. "I don't know who did it," said Blue Swift, "But it takes a lot of energy to keep these six locked inside here. If this operation is compromised, I will not hesitate to cross any of you."
To the right of him was a green Swift who looked like he couldn't think of a better situation. "Awe, but Blue I was just interested in feeling their cutie marks if you know what I mean. I meant nothing by letting them in. Just let me keep them busy for a couple of hours."
"Charming, Green…" said Blue, "Look, we be apart of the same body, but you will suffer if this endeavor fails."
To the right of Green was a yellow and very angry Swift. "You're such an idiot, Green!" said Yellow Swift, "I'm going to punch your freaking face in!"
To the right of him was an orange Swift. He looked worried. "You guys know were screwed, right? Once they get in here they'll combine forces and use the elements of harmony just like the other times."
"That's only if we don't take certain precautions first," said Red Swift. He sat on the right of Orange and he too looked worried.
"What's wrong?" said Swift, looking to his left, "Are you hiding something Red?"
"Nothing sir," said Red.
"I know you're lying. You've been lying ever since that day…"
"Maybe I am. But you don't need to know. I have it under control."
"Red," said Blue, "The only ones who have anything under control here are Swift, Purple and myself. You four were supposed to keep the others away. What did you do?"
"I know…" said Purple, his third eye dilated and retracted again, "I saw it all, just as it happened… I saw everything just as it happened…"
"Shut up, Purple!"
"What happened, Purple," asked Swift calmly.
"Our captives have found out our little secret," he said, his eyes still closed excluding his center one, "They know where they are; they know it is a dream; they are beginning to manipulate it themselves… If this goes on, I don't need to tell you what may happen."
"They'll be able to defeat us and save their precious friend," said Blue, "Just how did Rainbow beat it out of you Red? Did she threaten to tickle you?"
"Shut up, Blue!" said Red, "I had it under control, but she startled me with her dream power. I'll be ready for her next time."
"Red, I'm gonna kick your ass!" said Yellow.
"We're doomed! I told you; didn't you hear me!" said Orange.
"We're not doomed," said Swift. The other Swifts turned and gave him their full attention. "The game has just changed; we're still in control. Purple, locate Applejack, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash."
Purple's eye dilated again and went back to normal. "Rainbow Dash has just met up with Applejack and Fluttershy at the edge of the Everfree Forest. They are planning on coming here."
"Ok," said Swift, "Where are Pinkie Pie and Rarity currently?"
The Purple fox's third eye dilated and retracted. They are just inside the front door. They are blind; it is too dark for them to see. They are about to enter the maze you have prepared for them."
"Excellent," said Swift smiling, "Alright: Blue, continue to maintain the dream trap. They can not escape. Purple, keep me informed on where they are. Orange, Green, keep our visitors company and also Green, close the damn door."
"Leave that to me, Swift," said Blue, "No one will be able to open it this time."
"Good," said Swift, "Red, Yellow, make sure the others don't get in. You hear that Blue? Let them out, but lock the door behind them. They can't come back in either."
"But sir," protested Red, "I should be, er, guarding you, or helping the others with our intruders."
"Red," said Swift, "Show me you have this under control. If you don't, Yellow has permission to beat you."
"With pleasure," said Yellow cracking his fox knuckles.
Swift exited his head and looked down to see a pondering Twilight. It was his favorite expression of hers.
"What are you pondering, Twilight?" he asked, "Your life with me?"
"No," she said disgusted, "I'm pondering how I can help my friends save me so I can kick your patooty myself!"
Swift nearly faltered, but he caught himself and said, "You just said patooty… So cute." He laughed maniacally and continued to show her more movies of her friends.