Mysterious Alicorn

Chapter 21

By Aponymous

If I could have said anything else, I would have. I wish I could have said something other than 'I'm going to kill Baron Praxus'. I wish I could have said, I love you to Fluttershy, I wish I could have said 'thank you' to the ponies who took me in despite what it wrought them. But no, I said I wanted to kill somepony. My first statement was that of rage. It got the reaction you'd expect from any sensible pony, surprise.

"Who... is Baron Praxus?"

Twilight was the first to speak, but Celestia was the first to answer

"Oh dear, I was afraid of this. Baron Praxus is the leader of a large organization opposing the monarchy, they haven't taken to violence before now though"

Everyone looked at me expectantly and I stared at them blankly

"What?"

I gasped and covered my mouth shocked at my own voice. If I had to describe it I'd call my voice masculine, strong and deep, though you couldn't tell it then. As of then the weakness, self-hatred and sadness that seemed ever present in my life could all be heard clearly in my voice.

"Was that me?"

Everypony was still starreing at me. I wasn't quite sure what to say, so I just begun talking about what had happened with Baron Praxus. After I finished telling my story I looked up to see the others looking at me in a mixture of interest and horror.

"So... He gave you a mind control agent and was going to have you kill us?"

Rainbow Dash seemed least affected by the knowledge of how close she had come to death.

"That's pretty much the gist of it..."

There are few things less awkward than telling someone how close you came to murdering them.

"So... Do you feel mind controlled?"

This time Celestia answered Rainbow's question

"He shouldn't, the spell I used should have cleared out his system entirely, thank goodness he was unconscious though, I don't think I could have cast it on you if. How are you feeling?"

"Terrible, but myself. In control."

Everypony seemed relieved at the news I wouldn't be murdering anypony tonight. Celestia then made me an offer I couldn't really refuse

"If you think your ready, I can attempt to bring back some of your lost memories."

I nodded and she took us to her private bedchambers, exucsing herself from the party. As we walked I mentally prepared myself for what was coming, finding out who I was, where I came from the anticipation was nearly tangible. Rainbow Dash however, seemed to not notice and was intent on getting me to talk

"So, you can talk now, right?"

I did my best to ignore her, not feeling particularly talkative. Rainbow however, was very insistent.

"Soooo... is that a yes?"

I kept my eyes pointed forward, mind wrapped in thoughts of what was waiting for me in the depths of my brain.

"Come onnnnn. I barely got to hear your voice before and you spent so long quiet."

I turned and glared daggers at Dash, who recoiled and glared back

"I was just trying to cheer you up..."

I wanted to keep glaring at her, and don't tell her I said this, but she was just so adorable it was hard not to forgive her instantly.

"I'm sorry, I'm just a bit wound up I suppose."

Rainbow nodded and smiled before speaking in a irritatingly sing-song voice

"I got you to talk."

I glared at her and smiled despite myself

"You win the round I suppose."

She smiled and nodded, proud of herself. It was at this point I realized we were in Celestia's room. I guess Twilight noticed the look on my face because she hoofbumped Rainbow and said

"Good job distracting him."

I turned my glare to Twilight before realizing Princess Celestia was looking straight at me a serious look on her face

"Your absolutely sure you want to go through with this?"

I frowned, furrowing my brow and nodding, falling back on my quiet routine.

"I can't garentee you'll come out unchanged"

My frown deepened. I began to question weather this was a good idea. Did I really want to know what my past held? Did I want to take the risk of being changed? I took a moment to gather myself and hesitantly nodded. If I was to go through with this, I would do it right. I laid on the couch and took one more look at my friend, who's faces had fallen more solemn, if that was possible. It occurred to me just how angsty this whole thing was and I did something that seemed almost out of character for me, considering my attitude as of recent. I chuckled.

"This is all very silly... You ponies care about me, you barely even know me and yet your willing to vouch for me. All this just reinforces what I already know."

Celestia's magic began to worm its way into my mind and my voice grew sadder as I felt myself slipping into unconsciousness.

"It's made me realize that I don't want to change, that I don't want to leave you guys. But I have to, I have to find out who Baron Praxus is. any information I can get will help to protect you girls. "

It wasn't the awe inspiring speech I'd been hoping for, but I had just started talking so cut me some slack. Celestia gentley lowered me onto the couch with a hoof.

"It's time"

I took one last look at the mares and said

"I won't say goodbye... See ya' soon I suppose."

I leaned back and closed my eyes, feeling my mind grow fuzzy.

Empty room. I remembered a white, empty room. A artificially cheery sounding mare's voice boomed out from somewhere I couldn't quite place

"Good Day, Subject 3, your conditioning training will commence in precisely 10 minutes. Please prepare yourself and assume the protocol dictaed position. Any attempt at escape will be met with pain beyond imagine. Have a nice day."

Chapter is short as hell... I haven't been feeling it recently. I just started Schooling again and haven't had much time for writing. I'll get on it though, don't worry.