No Luna...no alter ego...nothing. Just normal dreams. I haven heard from either of them in a while now. Are you there? Come on stop fucking around...! Nothing. Nothing at all. I should be happy right? I have my mind to myself and, my dreams are just as random and normal as they were before I got introduced to the night goddess's power. But I wasn't. I wasn't happy at all. I could sleep...but nothing interesting would happen anymore. My alternate self would share some kind of information with me that I could think about. She would tell me things that seemed impossible to know. Now, that knowledge is gone along with her. Luna....I was still thinking of her offer. Well, it sounded like an offer anyway. I missed her scolding me, when she would warp my dreams. I missed the way she smelled, her voice, I missed that pain in the ass princess. She despised me and I her. But, the connection we shared had to be there, it has to be undeniable. Why else would she have offered her own body to me, to stop me?

I looked down and stared at the dirt in the court yard. The air was getting colder, the tale tell signs of winter approaching. My eye caught something, It was my other hoof...the left one was turning black. Not fast...but it was starting. The very tip of my left fore leg had already turned complete black. What is happening to me...?

I decided to ignore it for now. The only pony I could every ask about this kind of stuff was my alternate self. She was nowhere to be seen or, rather heard. The sun was rising and I noticed Sky Breaker landing next to the tree in the court yard. She was, crying? I trotted over and stopped when I saw blood coming from cuts on her forelegs," Breaker...? What happened...?"

"I'm so sorry Silver....*sob*...I thought I was in control...." Breaker wept, tears fell from her face. She was a mess really, snot was even running down her noes.

I came closer to the mare and hugged her. She shaked and sobed and it didn't stop until she fell asleep. I stayed with the bloody pegasus until the sun rose...

"Breaker, your wounds aren't too deep but, if you do this again i'm not going to heal you up anymore," Tangy chirped, a cross look on her face. She returned to her sister and Big Sis at the picnic table.

Breaker stared blankly at her hooves. She blinked ever once in a while, nothing else. I brushed back streaky her black mane with my hoof," Breaker....Breaker, you need to talk to me now..."

"Sorry," Breaker looked up at me,"...this isn't the first time this happened. One day Cutter found me with my face covered in blood. I was banging my head against the wall...Nurse mending hoof said its possible that stress makes me hurt myself in my sleep. I thought I was getting better...I'm sorry chica...."

I held Sky Breaker tighter this time, I could her her heart beat rapidly. She wept a little more before stepping back," Breaker...?"

"I have to go, maybe Mending hoof can help me out..." Breaker flapped her wings once and took off quickly. I worried for my purple friend. She's still battling something...

I was still staring in the direction Breaker had left when I noticed three ponies closing in on me. I turned to see who it could be. Mouse, Lion, and...Valhalla? Lion looked in the direction I had been staring at," Whats over there?"

"Lion, theres more important things we have too discuss!" Mouse said, hitting lion over the head.

Lion growled as she rubbed her head," Jeez, fine then! Go ahead and tell her already!"

Valhalla nodded in approval as Mouse started to speak," Anyway, we finally took a head count. I think Butter might be missing. Have you seen her?"

Butter is missing? I wasn't really sure what had been going on the past few days. It was awhile since the brawl. I hadn't even known Swipe was still with us until I saw her limping the other day to the Cafrteria,"No...I haven't. Were the hell is she!"

"If I knew Silver I wouldn't have asked you...besides i'm sure she's just, somewhere clearing her head maybe..." Mouse shrugged.

"We'll have to worry about it later..." I was feeling awful. How could I let Butter slip away so easily. She wouldn't betray me would she, after all this time? I wondered if I could use that power that my alter ego used when I wanted to see what the other mares where up to. I thought about it....," Ugh! This is bad."

"I agree mistress! I'm sure Butter was a treasured member of my sweet Silvers loving collection of mares!" Valhalla said, in a rather chipper tone. She wasn't wearing the bondage gear anymore. It was a full leather outfit that covered every inch of her body. The only exposed part was her head. She still looked sweaty...and maybe even a little turned on.

"And were the hell have you been?" I asked poking the mare in the chest with my black fore leg.

She gasped and backed away,"I'm so sorry! I was hiding when the fight broke out. I felt ashamed...When I saw all the ponies that were injured or dead I realized that if I had been stronger, maybe Silver would have given me the pleasure of pleasing her. Oh, and I could have helped save some of these mares." Valhalla stepped forward again and smiled," I only wish to please you mistress Silver! The twins helped me find a better suit. They said it looks intimidating and sexy! And this zipper here," Valhalla turned around and revealed a zipper located were her mare hood was,"...its for easy access mistress...all for you...."

Valhalla put a hoof on the zipper and slowly began to pull it down She moaned slightly as the zipper smootly traced down her pussy. I was really hot at this point but, I hadn't the time for this. I hated turning it down but, she needs to prove herself still anyway. I stopped the terra cotta mare's hoof. She gasped and flinched. She gushed a bit when I touched her," Stop Valhalla...you still haven't shown me you can pull your weight. Do that...and i'll make it worth you while and mine as well..." I pressed hard on her pussy and she almost fainted on the spot.

"Y-yes mistress, this slut must become worthy...." Valhalla zipped herself back up and faced me again.

I kissed the mare on the cheek," Thats for trying dear. Your mistress isn't too cruel."

Vahalla smiled and nodded," Thank you mistress Silver. Your kiss is more than this slut deserves."

Mouse cleared her throat," That was..."

"Hot hahaha...this freak is pretty needy. Why don't you open up your legs Mousey? We could tease her a bit!" Lion started licking Mouse.

"Enough Lion! Urgh, ahahah! S-stop it," Mouse wrestled with Lion but, her hoof had started to caress her.

I was enjoying there game although, Valhalla was suffering. It was tantalizing stuff but I heard something behind me that got my attention. It was a group of slashers. One of them was the infamous hoody mare or, Dandy Hooves. Hah, poor pony. She and her mares were starting a fuss over a mare that looked familiar actually. Thats right...she was one of the stronger looking mares...The Heavy Weights...."Hey guys, look over here."

They stopped what they were doing and saw what was happing across from us. Dandy poked the mare a couple of times," Hey bitch are you def!? Get ou of the court yard already. This area belongs to the Slashers and Silver."

"Really huh? Last time I checked this was a place were any pony could come through..." The heavy mare put down the weight and pushed Dandy. She fell to the ground.

Dandy looked a little embarrassed, the other Slashers quickly got her up. She was a little reluctant for the help but accepted it. Trip stepped up to the mare and started talking," Just beat it muscle head! We'er only being nice because we don't want to rip out you guts! So just walk on off and you'll be forgiven!"

The heavy weight mare was not impressed. She smiled at the mare then giggled. Before Trip could react the mare brought her hoof across Trip's face. She fell to the ground, holding her mouth," Ooooh I'm sorry did I break your jaw!" The heavy weight mare started laughing.

"Get Swipe...I'll introduce myself...." I commanded, Mouse nodded and raced over to the picnic table.The slashers were about to jump the Musclar mare. When they saw me they stood down. Trip was trying her hardest not to cry, her jaw was defiantly broken." Are you ok sweetie?"

Trip nodded her head and clenched her eyes. She pouted a little as tears forced there way out. Dandy came up next to me as the other Slashers got in front of trip." We can handle this Silver..."

"No you can't. Not like I can. Just watch me. I'll make sure she gets the memo." I turned to the Musclar mare. She had a smug look on her face.

"So your Silver...Hah! Your too whimpy, weres the muscle huh?" She commented pointing at me," Why the hell should I leave anyway? Its not like I couldn't take you? One on one, i'd make you so flat you'd be two dimensional"

"Your right." I said to her face, she was caught off guard," You could probably beat me. But I doubt that all these ponies would let you savor that victory for long. You'd be dead before me i'm sure. Just go on back to were your suppose to be and leave it at that. Oh, and make sure you tell every pony you know that this place is off limits. I don't want to see any Heavy Weights or Sinister Sisters. Are we in agreement here?"

The mare was still a little speechless. She chuckled a bit before responding," Sure whatever. You can have your stupid court yard."

The mare beagan to walk off. She pushed another Slasher as she went pass her. I smirked as she continued. Dandy was upset, she stomped the ground," What the hell was that! You just talk her down! I THOUGHT WE WERE SENDING A FUCKING MESSAGE!"

I stared at her blankly," Dandy Hooves, get the fuck out of my face...Watch, i'm not done just yet." Dandy grit her teeth but obeyed, I could literally see the fumes rising from her head." Swipe! Cut a hind leg off!"

Swipe appereed quickly and swiftly. She was right next to the muscle mare in no time. Her blade sliced through her rear leg like it was butter. The muscle mare let a loud shriek. Swipe slung her sword hard right and the blood slide off clean. She hosted her blade and nodded at me. I walked over and smiled at the Heavy Weight mare." I don't think you heard me...Did you? Swipe, another limb please."

"Of course Silver," Swipe readied her blade and began her trust.

'Wait wait no! I heard you, I heard you! Please just stop you crazy bitch!" The mare was trying to stand up. I shoved her back down.

"You can leave Swipe," She nodded and left quickly," Now, you did a very stupid thing today. You came here thinking bad blood wasn't between us, you pushed down a few of MY Slashers, and you even broke one of their jaws. Tsk, Tsk, I should kill you but, i'm giving you a very important opportunity here. Relay the fucking message or i'll cut the rest of your fucking legs off bitch! Then i'll eat you until you bleed to death, understood?" The winced and squirmed. She nodded her head but, that wasn't enough. I jabbed my hoof into the wound Swipe cause and pressed in as hard as possible," I said do you fucking understand!?"

"FFFFUUUCCKK! YES! YES! I UNDERSTAND!," the mare shrieked.

I picked her leg up and threw it at her," Take your fucking leg with you too!"

The mare crawled to the door and struggled with all her might to get to safety. Wether she got to her friends or bleed to death before she could reach the door didn't really matter. The message was sent, thats all that matters. I walked back over to Dandy." Are you happy now...?"

Dandy smiled," Damn Silver...that was-"

I slapped her in the face, the other Slashes backed away. Trip looked confused like every pony else. Dandy's lip was busted and she had a look on her face that made me smile a little. She respected me, that was clear, she nodded and stood back up," Don't ever yell in my face like that again..." I kissed her bottom lip. She blushed and frowned.,"I'm not going to take you away from Stomper, calm down..."

"Yeah...sorry bout that shit though..." she said, rubbing her sore lip.

I smiled,"Its-"

"Silver Streak!" A familiar voice called out," You got a visitor!"

"Huh? Theta?" I asked wondering were Cutter was.

"Cutter's still resting up. I'll be taking you to see her." Theta motioned for me to hurry," Come on now, I don't have all day."

"Stay out of trouble...and get Trip to the twins, now," Dandy nodded and the Slashers gathered Trip and headed to the picnic table. I raced over to Theta and kicked the Heavy Weight mare on the way to her. Theta trotted quickly to my old cell block. I had a really difficult time keeping up with the mare. Why the hell is she in a hurry?" Is she doing any better?"

Theta looked back. She stared at me for a while and smirked," You two are really like that huh? Yeah she's doin fine. Much better actually. You couldn't tell by how she handles herself but, she was walking with a few broken ribs and a busted leg. That mare is tough and she heals fast too. Mending hoof isn't a unicorn but she works some kinda magic."

"Thats good..." I said still trying to keep up," So, what about you?"

"Me?" she laughed," I'm not joining your fuck buddy squad if thats what your asking..."

"No I mean...are you with us...?" I hoped she understood, otherwise this would be even more akward.

"....Cutter trust you. Irons thinks we should follow where she goes. Cutters a smart mare so i'm sure she knows what she's doing. So, yeah. I support the cause, whatever that is." Theta feined a cough," Oh and thanks for saving my ass. That fucking Night Gale bitch..."

"Your welcome. Oh, if you ever do want to join our fuck buddies squad...." I giggled as we neared an empty cell.

"Yeah yeah, come on lets get this shit over with," Theta smirked and let a soft chuckle escape her lips.

*BOOM*

The hallway was the same blue tint. The lights on the floor gave it a creepy vibe. They were spread out enough, and the hallway was dark enough to make it seem like sections of the hallway had dissapered," This room right here. I'll know when your done. Please, don't take too long," Theta opened the door and motioned me to go inside.

I made my way to the familiar setting of the room. I saw that this was the same area because, the glass had been recently replaced. Although my guest wasn't Vinyl this time," Hello Octavia...miss me...?" I smiled at the grey mare. She was sweating but, she had a calm posture. Octavia avoided eye contact for a while. She looked as if she was trying to formulate some kind of way to talk to me, without...I don't know actually. Without blowing up?

Ocatvia took a deep breath, her eyes closed and she exhaled. When her breathing exercise was done she opened her eyes and looked directly into mine," I did...I mean," Ocativa hoof palmed," I mean I had to see you...I needed to." Octavia began to sweat even more. She loosened up her bow tie, it seemed to make her uncomfortable at the moment." I told myself...numerous times to stop thinking of you. I tried meditating, running, I was even contemplating getting an excercism done. Just in case you had possessed me some how. Then I tried coming up with plots and ideas to get rid of you, out of my head, the more I thought of you the more I..." Ocatvia paused and gasped. Her whole body jerked upward. Octavia was red with embarrassment.

"I see, so your having side effects. I'm sorry Octavia but I can only help one way. Unless you've come crawling back for more, I can't service you any other way," I smiled and started to caress the window between us.

Octavias purple eyes followed my hoof, she reached out for it. She paused and shook her head," Please Silver...please stop this. I'm not here to fight. I'm so tired of fighting, please just stop this..."

"You could have gone to Luna...or even Vinyl...Why do you think I would help you?" I leaned back in the chair.

Octavia looked down. She turned her gaze back to me and began," *sigh* I've been trying to contact Luna for weeks. I haven't been ablyeto get to her at all. I tried to see Celestia but, she isn't availably either. And...Vinyl told me a while back, after her visit with you, that she needed to think, alone. I haven't been able to get a hold of her since. I love Vinyl, Silver. I want to be with her, I want to...see where this goes. Please...I just want her to be the only mare on my mind. I can't live like this...."

I was touched by Octavia's words. I couldn't get in the way of that could I? Regardless, I don't think I could reverse it anyway," I'm sorry Ocatavia...I can't help you..."

"How could you be...? You do everything just to hurt others. How is it that you can't see that all you do is torment the ponies around you?" Octavia moaned under her breath.

"I..." I trailed off, caught off guard by the comment.

"You can interact with my mind, with my thoughts. You can invade me dreams but, you can't take your virus back!" Ocatavia was breathing harder now. She tried hard not to touch herself in front of me," It shouldn't be possible...your just an earth pony like me...."

"Your not just an earth pony dear...your a beast thats not going to stay caged for long..." I tapped the glass to get her attention," You inner demon was a representation of what you were trying to prove. To the world, to yourself. That you can be normal. Its an act, you can't go back to the world you knew...Soon it'll be to late. Your dressing up the ugly truth Octavia, and you know it. You know deep down that when you reach your limit, you'll snap...."

Octavia teared up," Your...your right...I am trying to prove something. I'm trying to prove that I can be better...That I can..." Ocatvia stopped, she was sweating more and more now...," I'll never be like you, at least I can say that and know its true."

"No...you won't be like me. You believe that good will prevail and evil will loose. Your smarter than that Octavia. There is no good and evil. In the end its just whoevers left that makes the calls. You think the princesse haven't gotten there hooves dirty. Look at this place. You wouldn't survive one second here, and that would be the point."

"I-i, I just want my sanity back Silver..." Octavia pleaded," Why are you so eager to make me suffer?"

"Look, I can't do anything, I told you that. What your forgetting is what I told you before I left you that night. Some twisted part of you wanted that. Take a wild guess which side of you was lusting for something like that? A side of you thats evil in nature? Come on, take a 'wild' guess." I waited of her to respond.

Ocatvia clutched her heart with both her hooves. She bit her bottom lip and held herself for awhile." I see..."

I leaned to the window," You have a monster inside of you thats sratching and clawing at basic needs and desires. That beast in you isn't nessacerily evil, it isn't really all that good either. It just wants what it wants Octavia..."

"No...No, I have control over it. I haven't urged for anything...I'm better!" Octavia looked determined and sure of herself.

"I respect you Octavia, believe it or not. I don't deserve this talk with you but, I will be honest with you. Whether you can keep yourself from urges or not isn't really important. What happens when you get angry? What if you decide that you can go out at night without hurting some pony? What i'm saying is, you won't be able to keep it under control for long...even if you do Octavia, the world around you will turn against you. I'm sure you've already picked a side?" I leaned forward, getting ready for her reply.

Octavia's expression turned to a cross one. She glared at me for a while,"I don't know what your planning but it isn't going to work. You can't really believe that your right, that what you have done is justified?"

"I feel strongly about what I believe. I have no delusions that what I'm doing is wrong. Its an ends to a means kind of thing." I smiled," Besides, i'm behind bars, I don't think I could do much to harm your precious Canterlot from here."

"Your crafty, unpredictable. I wouldn't be surprised if you already thought of several ways to cause harm somehow." Octavia winced and hunched over.

"Feeling alright over there sweetie?" I asked putting my hoof to the glass.

"I-i'm fine," Octavia said breathlessly," I think we'er done here."

"Ok then..." I said staring into her eyes. Octavia and I sat there for a moment. She stared at me, she tried to look away but she couldn't. She put her fore hooves up against the glass. I leaned in and whispered," You want something darling....?"

"Y-yes....I mean no! No just stop bothering me! Stop being...stop it...I need to go." Octavia rose from here seat. I watched her trot slowly to the door. She hesitated as she reached for the door. She looked back, I was still staring, a sly smile crept up on my lips. She gasped and blushed, Octavia quickly opened the door and galloped away. I could hear her make her way down the hallway. I was chucking a little. It was too much really. I hadn't realize that i'd have that kind of effect.

"Hey come on now!" Theta yelled," I got shit to do Silver!"

"Alright, alright...." I said as I got up.

We were heading to the end of the dark hallway when we both turned to a door at the opposite end. It was getting hit on from the other side. Theta trotted over and opened it, I wasn't far behind," Sorry Theta, she was gong way to fast for me to catch'er," The guard mare was holding Octavia back.

She was painting and still sweating. She looked embarrassed. Theta shook her head at me and sighed," Let her go. Finish this shit up Silver..."

The guard pony let her go, Octavia finally spoke," Just...one kiss..."