Anon's Rebirth (Chapter 11)

>What can a man lose who never had an identity?
>A man who never had a past or even a purpose
>Nothing inside but pure hatred
>Hatred for others who are able to claim their piece of happiness
>Family, friends, these are unknown words for such a man
>What is it that is left for a man who has basically nothing?
>Pain is streaming in the void which represents your body
>Since your birth out of nowhere your life consisted of death and sorrow
>A man on the brink of madness can only claim one thing
>His own piece of joy
>To prove his very own being to himself anew
>To become someone instead of living in the shadows cast by someone else
>The only thing this unique person may claim is to be complete once again
>You are Nobody
>You're literally nobody
>The only thing you can remember is his face and his name
>Anon
>You can feel it since the first you inhaled life-giving oxygen
>He's the one you'd call 'your other half'
>As much as you hate him for existing as much you are attracted to him
>Stranded in this odd world and being created forcefully your only purpose consisted in killing for that unicorn, or whatever creature it might be that ripped you out of non-existence and gave you your excellent abilities
>You extended them by training almost every day, exactly as you do right now
>But fighting these puppets created of shadow doesn't satisfy you
>Less than a few hours are left until you meet him again as promised
>You must have defeated about twenty foes by now and you didn't even start to sweat
>Only a few hours and you will be the only one there is and ever was
>You can't live as long he exists
>You will claim his name
>And finally you'll become a person
>You'll be
Anon.

>Oh, another of these dreams again
>You wake up, sweaty as ever and for a few seconds you feel lost
This is not my room.
>It takes a few moments but eventually you realize the place
>You're in AJ's room, the sun is already flooding in and the birds outside chirp like there's no tomorrow
>You wipe the sweat from your forehead and get up
>How the hell could you still be asleep when it's so bright and noisy inside here?
>AJ's room. Memories start to come back as you leave your half asleep state
>A dorky grin appears on your face
>You did it, heh
>Well, you don't know if you two are an item now, but still
>YOU DID IT. And nobody forced you
>Hell, you already lost your p0ny-virginity to a yellow rapist but you'd never thought of wanting to be with another p0ny
>Which throws up the question why she would even consider being with you
>You must be as strange to her as she is to you
>Anyways, that's a side issue right now
>Surely she won't mind if you use her bathroom for a few minutes
>Too bad you can't shave because they probably don't have any razors at home
>Some elder p0nies had beards as much as you remember though, but still you don't feel THAT lucky today
>This day there'll only be a two 'S' routine
>Standing in the shower you let your thoughts shift around
>You feel rhapsodical thinking about that night
>The night you spent with the greatest and most beautiful p0ny there is
>Her luscious hair, her perfect coat, just as the color of a romantic sunset
>Actually since they talk and almost act like humans it was almost like having a girlfriend
>Well, except for their hooves and their bodily frame and such stuff
>Admittedly it's not that close to human beings
>But a man has inner urges as well, right
>You start to wash the soap off
>And the best part is that there was nobody to force you!
>These words ring so lovely inside you head, you just keep repeating them
>Nobody forced you!
>This time nobody forced you, for Christ's sake!
>Nobody f...
>Nobody...
>FUCK
>Naked and wet you jump out of the shower, slipping almost on some dropped soap and make your way back to Applejack's room
>What time is it?!
>God, you were so exhausted and stayed up so late, you wouldn't even call it afternoon
>The sun doesn't shine into her room because it's rising but because it's already setting!
>Orange light fills her room and you've been too doltish thinking about her to realize it
>Damn, you wanted to spend the day preparing but instead you hastily grab your clothes and make your way out of her window
>This has more than one advantage
>You don't have to do some explaining to her family or even talk to them which would steal your precious time, plus she can't confront you about the promise you gave her yesterday
>You don't need her to worry about something that you feel is your fault
>You don't know why but lately you started to feel responsible for the masked guy and his deeds
>Maybe because he's the only human next to you who 'coincidentally' have the same face as you
>However you need to get home as soon as possible
>The orchard seems clear
>You start to run
>On your way you see a lot of familiar faces but don't even stop once to greet back
>You'll have to eat something and get ready, mentally as physically, meaning your equipment
>Some time later you stop in front of your door, panting in exhaustion
>Damn, with your current condition you'll be dead in the water
>Grieving about it won't help you though
>There's nothing you can do now
>Regretting that you've been too lazy to do some exercise with Rainbro you start fondling for your keys in your pocket
>Not that it was completely your fault, you two had some 'conflicts' because of Yellowquiet
>Your pockets are empty. Christ, where are your keys?
>An uncomfortable thought crosses your mind
>They could have fallen out off your jacket when you dressed yourself in a frantic hast
>Is there a possibility to run back and get them?
>The sky speaks for itself
>It's already darkening and even if you make it there and get your keys without any interruptions you won't have enough time to get everything covered
>You still need to find Twilight since she may have some crucial information for you
>You walk around your home and approach the next window
>Grabbing your right wrist with your left hand you bash your own window with your elbow in
>Some p0nies walking in the streets start to give you strange looks but you don't care
>Climbing in carefully you pull some pieces out of the lower part of the frame so you don't get cut
>Finally inside you make a beeline for your fridge and gulf down some fruits and vegetables
>Luckily these things don't have to be cooked to be eaten unlike meat, the first plus for this healthy diet you're forced to take since your arrival in Equestria
>After you've finished your eating binge (you didn't realize how hungry you were until you got to your fridge) you go upstairs
>Undressing yourself you finish your two 'S' plus one ritual and open your wardrobe afterwards
>There it is. Your always reliable coat Rarity made for you
>You took good care of it because it's your favorite garment and with Rarity's helping hoof, who keeps fixing it and complaining how you treat the fine clothing she makes for you, it's almost in perfect shape
>Getting dressed you take another look in your wardrobe
>Speaking of 'always reliable' you grab your hammer and your knife and let them slip into the special additions stitched onto your belt
>Now that you feel recovered, repleted and re-equipped you should visit Twilight
>This time you may even walk through the front door since you can open it from the inside
>A light breeze surrounds you as you make your way to Twilight's treebrary
>Apparently it's already dark outside, so you have to make haste
>Running and jumping over several fences you feel a strange energy within you
>Perhaps wearing your clothes encourage you and give you a little confidence in yourself
>Anyways you arrive at Twilight's in a few minutes and knock at her door just to be left standing alone in front of it
>Why the f-
>Your time is running short and she's not at home?!
>You look around hectically asking yourself where this purple, smart p0ny could be
>Just as you are about to give up you see her walking around the corner talking to Spike who's sitting on her back
>You approach her quickly
Twi! Spike! Where have you two been? Did you figure out a way to stop this masked weirdo?
>"Hey bro."
>"Well, how should I say it best..."
>Her violet eyes lower as her ears do
>That is NOT a good sign
Come on, spill it!
>"Not one of my books mentioned a creature like him. I-I never saw anyone or anything like this! I-I-I mean I can't tell you... well.."
>Tears start to fill her eyes
>Her books never turned on her, must be shocking for her to not find the information she searches inside a book
It's okay, Twilight, really.
>There goes your little advantage you hoped to gain from her
>"But I made a conjecture that the spell Princess Celestia used on you quite some time ago may have caused it. You see, it is a very rarely used one. The last time it was used was about 800 years ago on another foreign creature. All the things I read about this spell afterwards considered it's possible that, er, I mean, the side effects are uncharted because of the rare use, but-but-"
Please, skip the explaining part, time is running.
>She gulps
>"He might be a part of you."
What?
>She looks around nervously and steps from one hoof to another
>"Look, the princess may unconsciously have torn a part out of your heart but I still don't know how he could manifest though..."
Is that all?
>She bites her lower lip with an expression of helplessness on her face and nods
Alright...
>It was worth a try
>Unfortunately she only enforced your guilty feelings
... I have to go now. He-he's waiting.
>She starts to sob and jumps at you to embrace you in a hug while Spike falls of her back
>"Please don't go alone, Anon! I-I don't want to find you the same way as, Cordan!"
>Her tears start to make a wet spot on your coat about the as she buries her face in it
>You pat her head insecurely but then get a tone of determination in your face
Look at me, Twi, come on look at me.
>Her head raises and a pair of eyes filled with deep sadness meet yours
I NEED to go, do you understand. He won't let go of you all until I settle this with him. I don't want to get my friends hurt or to see them suffer. I'd rather die.
>She starts to cry again
>Shouldn't mention 'dying' you idiot
>You push her away gently and lower yourself to her level
Listen, I will come back, I promise.
>You're a liar. But it's at least not Applejack you're lying to even if it doesn't reason your lying
Since then, take good care of the others, alright? I hope you didn't tell anyp0ny where I am going tonight?
>She looks doubtfully at you
Twilight?
>"Well, I told Rarity because I was so worried about you... I needed to talk to anyp0ny, do you know how worried I am?!"
>Rarity. Towns gossip queen. GREAT
Okay. That's okay. I'll be off and you make sure nobody follows got that?
>She nods slowly as you stand up
I don't need him to play around with you like you're his toys. It's enough what he did to Fluttershy, I don't want this to happen to anyone of you.
>Twilight starts to shake once again
Wh-what is it?
>Tears are running down her face in streams
>"A-about Fluttershy..."
>GODDAMMIT, why is there no fucking end to all these bad news?!
What about her? Did something happen?
>"Well, currently the princess takes care off her. Shouldn't be a big deal though, she's only rearranging her memories. Something or someone from what we know happened to rig it somehow."
>Her memories... but how or why?
>"But something is .... something is causing complications. Anon-"
>Tears drop on the ground again
>"She isn't waking up. She's sleeping and ... s-she may not wake up again."
>Fluttershy did things to you, that is true. She's the reason you got into trouble with your friends. And because of her you almost gave yourself up back in the woods
>Your face turns pale and your stomach turns
>But it wasn't her. It was not her fault
>You clench your fist as your body starts to shake
>At first slightly but then almost violently
>Twilight leaves her head hanging crying tears of bitterness
>What if this happens to her, too?
>What if it happens to anyone else?
>One tiny sick thought crawls into your head
>What if Applejack has to face the same fate?
>Trying to calm your voice as much as possible you lift Twilight's head up with your hand
I will take care of him. Please trust me on this one. I do not want to your or any of the others faces there.
>Her wet and reddened eyes meet the icy glare of yours
>She gulps and nods
Promise it.
>"I-I promise."
Good.
>You let go of her and rise
It's time for me. Take care of yourself and the others.
>"Anon..."
>It's decided. You cannot afford to lose
>And you won't
>This piece of scum will get his price for that one
>Without any further talking you set off to the graveyard, the agreed meeting spot
>More like he decided to settle it there
>This is more than fitting. You'll make sure he'll stay there with a first class ticket to hell
>Making your way there thousands of thoughts rush through your mind
>Thoughts about Fluttershy, about the others
>About Applejack
>You don't know why but you accepted her as a part of your life
>Hell, you accepted them as a part of your life
>And for that you have to protect them, no matter what happens
>Seconds before you reach the graveyard you get hooded
>So what if he's fast and strong?! You used to fight yourself!
>The door indicating the entrance of the graveyard opens with a long creak
>The moon shines from above in its full glory
>It's a perfect night if it weren't for the circumstances
>You pass some tombstones and you don't get around reading some of the inscriptions
>There are a few names of some p0nies but not one you would recognize
>Taken as a whole there are only a few tombstones
>One catches your attention though
>An oddly formed tombstone has a uncomfortably familiar name engraved on it
>Anon
>You forget your innerly burning flames for a second and look at the inscription completely baffled
>Unfortunately for you you don't recognize a figure approaching you
>"You are late."
>Caught off guard you turn around swiftly with one hand grabbing the handle of your hammer, prepared to defend your life until your last breath runs out
YOU! Did you sick fuck set this up?
>"What are you babbling?"
>He leans to one site to get a look at the grave behind you
>"Nah, I'm as clueless as you are."
Then I guess you don't know what happened to Fluttershy as well?!
>He starts to giggle childishly
>"Well, did you like it? Basically I kinda did you a favor. You can thank me later. Oops, almost forgot. There won't be a later for you."
A FAVOR? You're sickening me! Why did you do it?! How could you know about me and Fluttershy? WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING THIS?!
>"You will have to beat the answers out of me, because I'm not saying anything."
>This fucking piece of shit
>You breath and shake heavily as your grip around the handle tightens
>He is a filthy murder. He's someone destroying the lives of others
>He is the true responsible for everything that happened to you, playing with you and your friends like puppets
>But he didn't consider one important thing
>You will smash the fuck out of him and smear his innards all over this graveyard
>The hate becomes almost unbearable. Every inch of your body screams for blood. And you'll oblige this time
YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS!!!
>With a feral cry of bursting rage you jump off dashing towards him while pulling you hammer out
>During your way to him you lunge your hammer out and as you come close enough you swish it towards his head diagonally from above
>The head of your hammer buries entirely into the ground
>He isn't where he was just a second ago
>His extreme agility allowed him to dodge your swing in the last second
>With brutal force you pull the hammer out of the ground and lay it on your shoulder
>Judging by the hole you made you would have decapitated him
Lucky bastard...
>"I see you have recovered. That's good, that means I'll have more fun! Don't you have a friend who loves fun, eh?"
DON'T TALK ABOUT THEM.
>Once more you take a swing at him
>You won't underestimate him
>This time you feint your first swing, forcing him to dodge
>A second swing follows and this time you aim for his stomach
>He jumps backwards making you miss him by inches
>It doesn't matter, now you have him in a close quarter
>You unleash a series of attacks but he's way too dextrous for you
>Soon you realize you'll have to change your plans
>The hammer drains your power and is too heavy and too slow to actually land a hit
>Your shirt underneath your coat is already soaked in your sweat and you feel your stamina dripping away
>Think fast! Every time you wave your hammer he evades it and takes another step back
>No signs of exhaustion
>An idea shoots up your brain
>This may be a big risk but you have to try
>You let the hammer swish down and as excepted he steps backwards again
>This is your chance!
>With a big swing you aim for the center of his body
>You'll throw the hammer at him and you still have your knife
>If he gets paralyzed even for a second you'll end it
>He's been the reason for all the horrid things that were ripping you apart!
>You are putting your whole wrath into that throw
>All you can think of is him being destroyed
>He will be gone
>Closing your eyes you send a prayer upwards
>Just as you're about to let go of the hammer you hit something
>An abrupt stop makes you almost lose your balance
>Did you hit him?
>You open your eyes instantly to see a fist reaching your face in an alarming speed
>Odds of evading? About zero
>His fist buries into your face with the force of a train, making you fall back
>You roll over your shoulder, grab your knife and keep a lower stance
>He's eyeballing your hammer while you're observing his every move
>He doesn't even bother looking at you
>Even though you don't show any pain you feel like shit
>Your head spins and something drips down to the ground
>You wipe fluids off your mouth which stain your white coat in a deep red
>Spitting the remaining blood out he finishes his examination and turns to you
>"I have to admit you got better."
>Your eyes are stick to his hands as your body tensions up like a crossbow
>"My turn."
>Clumps of dirt scatter as he takes off
>His incredible speed gives you no more than about two and a half seconds to think
>Adrenaline and blood rush in equivalent parts through your system as time slows down
>You see him running at you
>His muscles shine through his tight suits
>Every single move appears to be the fruits of a very long and disciplined training
>He is like a fucking unstoppable buffalo
>Well, you are the hunter
>You inhale and rethink the whole situation
>His right arm raises a bit higher than his left and the muscles there are tensioned
>A right punch to your face is to expect. Divert his arm with your left hand to use his own force to make him stumble
>Wild and uncontrolled hook, due to the lack of balance, to your stomach. Put elbow in between and focus force on his biceps to cripple his left arm with your right elbow
>Pain shoots through his body. He'll try to bring his knee to your stomach or groins in an attempt to bring a little distance between you and him
>Stop his knee as his attempt to make some air between the two of you by kicking him with your shin in the inside of his legs and paralyze his right leg with yours at the same time
>Use his confusion to bring your own knee up to his head
>As he'll stumble backwards from the force connect with a one-two-combo to his celiac plexus
>Afterward a quick elbow slash from beneath  up to his chin and a push kick to his groins in order to make him fall
>Placing your knee on his neck and pinning him down with the weight of your body as you position your knife in front of his throat and start the interrogation
>Capability to fight back during the interrogation: zero, due to paralyzation in one arm and leg, nausea caused by a mild brain concussion and lack of oxygen due to heavily reduced capability to breath
>You got your mind set up
>His right fist lunges out as expected
>You try to push it downwards and ... miss it
>He aimed for your rips, not for your head
>You feel the left side of your ribcage cracking as his fist drills deeper into your body
>Your mouth pops open in a desperate attempt to gasp for air
>His left fist connects with your head as he starts to pummel you
>A few punches hit your stomach and chest, robbing your last air inside your lungs
>A quick double elbow slash twice across your face end it
>Falling flat on your back you hold your chest and gasp for air
>You are almost blacking out
>He just wasted you
>You couldn't even defend yourself...
>Finding the strength to turn you lean to one side and throw up
>Meanwhile he rubs his fists and acts like nothing happened while picking up the knife you've dropped
>"That was all? Come on! I thought you wanted answers!"
>You barely her him since you head you head is painfully injured
>He bends over you on all fours
>"Listen. I might as well tell you a few things before I finish you off."
>He turns you on your back and slaps you hard
>"I said listen!"
>He takes his mask off and your eyes meet his
>His glowing eyes which looks the same as yours
>"You don't know how it is. To be nobody. You are the 'original', pah!"
>He spits in your face
>"You are not even worth living. Your little problems with Fluttershy! She loves you and you are acting like an idiot! You got friends who care for you. But that's okay, really."
>He laughs
>"I will take them away from you one by one. Sadly you won't see it."
>He raises the knife above your head
>"Their puny elements. they won't work on me. Your heart is mine and I am you. I'm not living. I'm not even existing. Yet. The elements are made to protect from evil. They can't hurt someone who isn't there. But I'm no more a part of you. You will be the one who'll stop existing! Finally I will be someone!"
>That's how it is, eh? Twilight would be surely interested
>"I knew that causing some trouble in that shithole Hollow Shades would get you there! How could you not be there with the elements of harmony as your friends? But who would have thought that you'd be a 'guard' now, hah. Shame I didn't get to you there because of that stupid Cordan who protected you."
>Of course if he was born from your heart the elements of harmony might not work on him
>"And about Fluttershy, We are one. I can manipulate her feelings, her memories. Through you. She only needed a little push."
>Fluttershy. You really wanted to excuse yourself. You are sorry for what happened. Now she might never hear it
>"However that's enough talking. Say goodbye!"
>So that's it? You are dying?
>The moon shines bright on your face
>Somehow it calms you down
>The soothing light on the moon shining on your face
>You feel your pain descend
>Your body gets ready for the last step
>The masked one raises the knife higher, preparing for the final stab
>Your friends. Who will protect them?
>This sick psycho will hunt them down one by one!
>You feel your heart pumping faster as anger boils up inside you
>He'll hurt them!
>The moon and the stars shine calmly over the scenery
>No. NO! You made a promise!
>You clench your fist
>You promised to never give up again! What the FUCK are you doing?! Letting him murder you?! JUST LIKE THAT?
>Deep glimmering rage sparks an unstoppable flame inside you
You stupid MOTHERFUCKER!
>You shout stops for a second as he's confused over your innerly strength
>You curl up and place your feet on his chest
>With your whole strength you push him off you and roll backwards
Argh!
>The wounds are still serious and you're panting, unable to stand up
>Meanwhile he dusts himself down and stands up
>"Wow. I'm truly impressed. But there's nothing you can do. Just look at yourself!"
>Damn, he's right
>And he's not even sweating
>If you only had his endurance and his strength
>If you only ... wait!
>He slowly starts to run at you
>Twilight said he's a part who may have been split from you during Princess Celestia's spell
>He gains speed as he closes in
>And he said you are one person, one heart
>He lunges out for the last deadly attempt
>You have to try it
>This time you are sure
>He's aiming at your throat
>Scraping the last bits of power you have you push yourself up and take a step towards him
>The knife misses you and the force causes him to embrace you awkwardly with one arm
>Before he can react you grab him firmly by his back and push him over using all your might
>The impact on the ground causes your heads to clash as everything goes black

>For a minute you thought you passed out
>That would probably mean that you're dead
>But you aren't
>As you become conscious you realize you aren't at the p0ny graveyard anymore
>The place though seems known to you
>A sudden realization comes to your mind
>It's the same place you've been after your fight against Discord
>The same empty platform with darkness surrounding you
>This is your deepest self
>Your heart
>And your counterpart is here as well
>You are opposing each other
>"That was ... unexpected."
...You are a part of me.
>"Seems like it."
>For a few seconds you're facing each other in silence
>Eventually he breaks it
>"There's not enough space for the two of us."
I second that.
>"Are you ready for your second beating?"
>Oddly enough the answer would be yes
>Only that you'll be the one who will be left after this
>Your sights are set on it adamantly
>You take a moment to check your body
>Touching your face you recognize your wounds are gone
>Everything considered you feel good
>No injuries, no signs of fatigue, nothing
>He starts to charge at you
>Unexpectedly you know what he's going to do
>He's going to feint a hit to your face but he'll be trying to sweep your legs
>You grab his fist, stopping his motion and jump over his kick
>Your other hand grabs his hand and you push yourself over his head
>Standing right behind him you try to push a knee into his back but he jumps forward, dodging your attack
>"What the hell? When did you become so acrobatic?"
>You start to understand everything
>A triumphant smile appears on your face
Don't you get it? We are inside me. We are the same person. Everything you believe to know I know as well. Your abilities are the same as mine.
>You pull your hood back
This time you won't have an advantage.
>He responds with a scream of anger and attacks you again
>Once more you are able to predict his moves but as you try to counter it he evades you as before
You won't get out of hear, do you understand? This time I'll destroy you! For everything you did to me. Every single thing you did to me and my friends!
>The first time in a while you feel like having the control over things
>But you'll have to prove you can handle this
>"Fuck you!"
>The desperation within his voice gives you another boost
>You know he's done and so does he
You won't harm anyone ever again!
>You jump at him, resolved to end this madness

>After a long and tiring battle you are still opposing each other
>Both of you are out of breath
>Again and again you try to strike him down as he tries the same
>Unfortunately he's equal to you and vice versa
>By the looks of it he came to the same terms
>"Why the fuck won't you just die?!"
I could ask you the same.
>You try to bring a straight right to his face as he blocks it with his left
>His right fist aims straight for your head but you're able to stop it with your left fist
>Out of options you tilt your head back and smash it against his forehead as he did the same
>Standing for a while in this odd position you frantically search for a way out
>Both of you are drained so non of you can take the next step
>Using this break he starts to talk
>"You know..."
>As your foreheads touch your eyes meet, inches dividing them
>"You can't destroy me. I'm a part of you. You'll die either way."
Heh, why don't you stop first then?
>"I don't have anything to lose."
>His voice is soaked in bitterness. You've never seen him that way. Normally he's the guy pulling all the strings
>"I don't care if we die. It's a win-win situation for me, either way."
>Funny. It took you quite a while to accept him as a part of you and he still talks of himself like he's an individual
>Accepting him as a part of ... wait
>Why are you fighting him then?
>During the whole battle you tried to get him down, to annihilate him
>But for what reason?
>You realized that he can't beat you but you accidentally forgot something
>You can't beat him either
>Thunderstruck you push him away
>"Shall we continue? I wonder if we'll keep this up for ever."
>Suddenly you know exactly what to do
>He tempts to attack you once more
>This piece of worthless shit keeps running at you although he's drained, too
>He killed innocents, he turned everyone against you
>This FUCK was able to destroy an element!
>And still...
>He's a part of you
>You see his face burning up in rage as he comes closer
>You'll maybe never forgive him for what he's done
>But finally you have to ... accept him
>To accept the feelings he represents as a part of yourself instead of pushing them down into the deepest corners of your shadowed mind
>He's a part of you
>Nothing more, but nothing less
>You lower your guard
>How could you deny him? You're just as him
>Your focused your hate into destroying him all the way and your unbearable anger functioned as the fuel keeping you going
>His fist is right in front of you
>You start to smile
>You can't lose this
>He can't lose either
>The force of his punch throws you on your back
>He screams joyfully considering himself winning already
>You stand up only to be struck down by another hit
>This time you aren't even able to stand up as he quickly jumped on your chest and started to beat you furiously
>You keep smiling
>The pain slowly fades as he keeps beating you
>"What?!"
>His eyes are shocked, no terrified
>He lets go of you
>"Why don't you fight back?!"
>Even the taste of blood disappeared as you stand up
I've came to terms with you.
>"WHAT?"
>His face went pale as a ghost
>"WHAT DO YOU MEAN?!"
I meant what I just said. I can't avoid, nor destroy you.
>"FIGHT LIKE A MAN, YOU WUSS!"
>Your calm voice seems to shock him the most
>You don't know why but he stopped dashing at you and instead started to trembling in pure anxiety
>Your only response to his exasperated attempts to provoke you is just shaking your head while smiling
>"You-you are insane! You are the one who lost it completely not me!"
>Tears start to run down his face
>"How can you do this to me?"
Do what?
>"Don't play dumb with me! Did ... did you already forget everything?"
>He's still trembling like an aspen leaf, his fear so substantial that it seems to drip out of his body
Speak clearly.
>"We are outsiders! They still don't trust us! Every time they suspect you of everything! Have you forgotten everything we went through? All the pain, the constant fright of another thing happening to you?"
It doesn't matter.
>"HOW DOES THAT NOT MATTER?! Everyone in this damn world keeps playing with us! I am all you have left..."
Well, you tried to kill me remember?
>"Because you were to weak. You were always to weak. You take every shit that comes at you! How can you possibly think of me as a part of yourself? HOW?!"
You are everything I wanted to abandon.
>You're getting closer to him step by step
But now I understand it will never work. Not this way. I can't deny my true self. Not the good part, nor the bad one.
>He falls to his knees letting his head hanging and tears drop on the ground
>"No. NO! So you're just throwing me away?! Like some kind of broken tool?"
That's not it.
>You are standing in front of him
>"Then what is it? Didn't I save us from Discord? Whenever you used that anger I helped you! You are defenseless without me. Everyone just tries to use you, why don't you get it into your head already?!"
>Again you shake your head
>"OH RIGHT! Now that I'm gone you'll be the hero, right?! YOU ARE ALONE IN THIS WORLD! You have nothing! You are just an outsider stranded here!"
And again you are false. I have six of the most beautiful friends. The other p0nies became like my friends and family members, too.
>The image of them appears in your mind, watching you like guardian angels
>"So that's it? This is what becomes of me? Born as an empty vessel and vanishing as the same?"
Why are you thinking you'll disappear?
>The grin on your face grows wider as your acceptance grows
You were always a part of me. You are not alone. You have six wonderful friends as well.
>He stops to shake and looks up, only to meet your reached out hand
>"What are you talking?"
We will be one again. Just as always. You'll have the same friends and family here as I have.
>"Are you-?"
>His sorrowful eyes start to shine
>"You are not lying, are you?"
No. You will become someone. You will be me, nevermore Nobody.
>A smile sneaks on his face
>Probably the very first honest smile he ever had
>He takes your hand and stands up
>The same moment you grabbed his hand he appeared to be ... calmer
>A bright aura glows around him
>"Promise it."
>His eyes look straight into yours and you nod
>He takes a step and the two bodies merge into one
>You are Anon
>Finally you've found the missing piece
>A warm glow spreads inside you and you close your eyes
>It feels good
>Really good

>Short fragments of other memories flash before your inner eye
>A unicorn, very sinister with shadows surrounding him
>He talks to you but you can hardly make out what he's saying
>"... done well. But you have to shatter..."
>"Have you ... yet?"
>"If you fail I'll ..."
>"... no procrastination..."
>The memories are blurred so it's tough to spot something clearly
>"...the element is gone the elements of harmony won't w..."
>"...they will be vulnerable..."
>"I will conquer them!"
>NO!
>You wake up, gasping for air
>These memories... whoever Nobody served never planned on just killing you!
>He used you to get to the elements!
>Fuck, now that one element is broken Ponyville will be shieldless
>It's virtually impossible the princess can protect everyone by herself!
>Having seen how powerful Discord and Chrysalis were there's no possibility you could consider her on just taking on everyone
>There is a reason the elements exist
>You will have to warn her instantly!
>You take your time to calm down and take a look around
>Still at the graveyard the sun already started to rise and the birds are chirping loud as ever
>"Anon!"
>A familiar voice reaches your ear
Twilight? Hey there!
>Your friends came to pick you up
>Joy flows through your system
>You feel so happy about them being here
>You are happy you are still able to see them
>Your little adventure could have gone horribly wrong...
>Cheerfully you try to stand up and meet them halfway
>As you push yourself up pain shoots through your limbs and your chest and you fall down to the ground
>Having left the invulnerability of your heart the pain and the wounds your counterpart inflicted you came to a hurting realization
>You are in a very bad shape
>With the little strength you've left you sit up
>"Anon, you look terrifying!"
>"Yeah, what happened?"
Well, I've solved the problem with Nobody.
>You smile and look down to your chest
He's finally where he belongs and I feel harmony inside me.
>"Did you show him? You know with all the moves you have down pat?"
>Rainbow acts like a boxer showing her own moves
>Heh, that's typical of her
Well, kinda I guess.
>A jumping ball of pink fur speaks up
>"It was all crazy! Suddenly you grabbed him and he disappeared and afterwards you were just lying motionlessly on the ground! I-I was worried about you."
You saw it? But Twi...
>"We were worried, okay? You are insane fighting him all alone."
It's okay as long no one got hurt. Heh, except me of course.
>"How can you say something like that. Of all the worst things that could happen, this is the! Worst! Possible! Thing!"
>Rarity just exclaimed her worries
>Funny enough this time she doesn't earn deadpan glares but instead a common nodding of agreement goes through the round
>"It didn't look very good fer ya there pardner..."
>Applejack hugs you and starts to cry
Hush, it's over now.
>You pet her mane, hoping to soothe her at least a little bit
One thing still confuses me. If you saw what he did to me, why didn't you help me? I'm not mad, I'm just curious. Don't tell me you didn't want to break the promise, Twi.
>She sakes her head
>"We don't know either. We tried to help you but some kind of invisible barrier stopped us. Non of my spells worked. It was horrible..."
>The mere thought of the happenings make her shake
>You bet it wasn't very nice watching a friend almost die...
A barrier? I wonder who-?
>A rustling in the bushes behind you indicate someone approaching you
>Your friends turn around and step aside, making way for a tall, phthalocyanine alicorn
P-Princess Luna?
>"Hello, dear Anon. You did pretty well if I may say so. I can explain a few things to you but we don't have much time. We need to hurry into-
The castle.
>Your friends as Princess Luna look flabbergasted but Luna recovers quickly
>"Yes."

END of CHAPTER 11


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