I opened my eyes. It was night. I sat up in bed to find I was drenched in sweat. Another nightmare. At least I hadn't woken up screaming this time.

I got out of bed and went to the kitchen for some water. My hoof was shaking as I gripped the glass. I used my other hoof to steady it and took a sip. The cool liquid felt good against my throat. I sighed.

And then I felt the cold....

Did you think that I was gone?

The glass dropped and shattered.

Don't get excited. I'm not on the loose unfortunately.

"Then how are you here?"

Sharing a body has its effects. We've taken on a bit of each other. The misfortune on my part is that I'm beginning to... care. And so I've reached out to what little of me there is in you to warn you.

"Of what?"

You share some of me now. You may not see it yet, but don't be surprised if you feel a little more inclined towards chaos from now on.

"Why should I believe that? You've lied to me before."

Please stop asking questions. It's taking what little energy I have to talk to you. So shut up and listen. I won't always be locked away. Someday I will be free again. And you will be the first pony I come to.

"Why?"

I said shut up. I am incomplete now. You have a small part of my mind and I have a small part of yours. When I am free again, I will take back what is mine.

"You're never getting out. We'll make sure of it."

So you want to live the rest of your life with a piece of me inside of you? I'll just leave you to think on that.

The temperature returned to normal. I looked around the kitchen for a moment before turning on the light. I wasn't going to be getting anymore sleep tonight. Next Chapter: Lunchtime Love Estimated time remaining: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes