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Dec 17, 2016
The Friendship Test: Fluttershy's Death
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The Friendship Test: Fluttershy's Death
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Death by Poison

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“Well I can’t say that I’m surprised that Twilight’s insightfulness would discover the nature of my test, nor that she would sacrifice herself for her friends at the earliest opportunity. She always wanted to play the martyr, and now she has. I certainly hope it was worth it.” Starlight said, leading the final two ponies to the next test that awaited them.
Rarity and Fluttershy were surprised to learn that the room where this nightmare began was seconds away from the massive chamber where they were held. When they looked back in the direction they had come, a stone wall blocked their view, making the room appear small again.
“Oh I’ve learned all sorts of interesting spells and illusions to prepare for this test. This room isn’t as small as you might think.” Starlight said with a chuckle when she saw the confusion on her remaining subjects’ faces.
“So, was she right? Are you waiting until one of us is the winner before you end this madness?” Rarity demanded bitterly.
“This is a test; one does not ‘win’, one can only ‘pass’ or ‘fail’.” Starlight corrected. “And if it weren’t for Rainbow Dash’s rash decision making we might have been able to take all six tests, but, I suppose you can’t plan and predict everything when making a test such as this one. The final test will have to end on Honesty.” Starlight ushered the remaining ponies to the center of the room and indicated for them to sit facing each other. Once each pony was seated, Starlight ignited her horn and the same magic rings that had once held them made their reappearance. In conjunction, four magic balls of light in the shape of apples appeared, two in front of Rarity and two in front of Fluttershy.
“Forgive my satirical humor, but I thought it was only appropriate for the honesty test to have a little bit of an apple flair. It really is a shame Applejack had to die first; I thought she’d make it this far. Even so, the test must go on. Now, there is a single word etched onto the magic apples in front of you: ‘Chance’ and ‘Choice’. If you both select ‘Chance’, then your livelihood will be left up to fate; one of you will die at random. If one selects ‘Choice’ and the other ‘Chance’, the pony who picked ‘Chance’ will be killed and the other spared. If, however, you both select ‘Choice’, you will both die. You must touch one of these two apples before the timer runs out or you will both be eliminated in the same manner as Applejack.”
“What are we choosing, exactly?” Rarity asked.
“Which of the cider mugs you will drink. I bought these apple ciders from the Apple family in anticipation of this very event. Prior to this test, one has been poisoned. The test is concluded when both ponies drink and one of you fails. You have two minutes to talk and convince each other which choice you will make, but will you be truthful, or lie to save your own skin?” Starlight asked.
There was a silence that hung in the air. Fluttershy and Rarity stared into each others’ eyes, uncertainty lingering.
“Begin.”
A timer appeared above the final pair of ponies. For the first few seconds, neither pony said a word until at last the pegasus broke the silence.
“Y-you should go on, Rarity. You can still grow and prosper without me, your boutiques and your fans… it would be a lifetime of work lost. Not to mention you mean more to Sweetie Belle than I do to my animals.” Fluttershy pleaded.
“Fluttershy no! I could never compare my work to your own. Your care for these animals has saved lives, and no dress could ever amount to that. I could never continue my work after living through this ordeal… any sort of happiness I achieve will forever be tainted on the idea that I had to watch you and my dearest friends die just to spare me. I won’t let you sacrifice yourself for me.” Rarirty countered.
“Then… should we…”
“Yes, I think it’s the only way we can live with ourselves. We must pick the ‘Chance’ and promise each other we will do everything we can to go on if we are in fact the one that is spared.” Rarity said as confidently as she was able.
Fluttershy nodded and reached out her hoof while Rarity did the same. They made their selections and all four floating apples disappeared leaving a mug of cider in their place. Rarity and Fluttershy stared at the liquid in fear, picking it up with shaky hooves.
“Thirty seconds.” Starlight warned, writing more notes on parchment.
“Together?” Rarity asked.
“Together.” Fluttershy nodded.
The pair of ponies brought the cider to their lips and reluctantly took a gulp. Neither of them could taste a poisonous difference so each became confident that theirs was the cider that was safe. Once each pony neared the end of their drink, Starlight interrupted.
“Oh, did I forget to mention that the decision you made will be etched onto the bottom of the cider mug for the other pony to see? That must have slipped my mind.”
Both ponies almost dropped their mugs simultaneously when they learned this last bit of information. They looked into their respective mugs to see what the other pony had chosen and the color drained from their faces.
“Fluttershy…” Rarity whispered in anguish.
“I… I…” was all Fluttershy could manage.
“I-I’m so sorry.”
Starlight smiled as the fast-acting poison she created took effect, causing Fluttershy to cough as if she were choking.
“I’M SO SORRY!” Rarity screamed, wanting to reach out to her friend.
Fluttershy couldn’t respond; she was desperately fighting whatever strange poison was taking its hold on her. All Rarity could do was watch in horror as the life of her friend slipped away.
Starlight levitated the mugs with her magic to inspect them, Rarity’s mug had ‘Chance’ engraved on the bottom, while Fluttershy’s had ‘Choice’. Rarity’s betrayal was clearly stamped on her face as she fought back a fit of nausea.
“Congratulations, Rarity, you’ve failed. Thanks to you I have proven that magic is only as powerful as the ponies who wield it. As promised, you’re more than welcome to return to your home in Ponyville and seek whatever punishment for me that you deem appropriate… though given the fact that my magic has picked your friends off so easily I caution you to choose your vengeance carefully. If I were you, I wouldn’t anger somepony that powerful.” Starlight muttered.
“Oh but there is one last thing you need to do before you’re allowed to go. It will give me such satisfaction to hear the conclusion of this test read aloud by the only living participant. It’s only one little phrase… and then you’re free.”
Starlight took the parchment that she documented on for the duration of the test over to Rarity with only the last line visible. The unicorn read it to herself then looked up at Starlight in hatred.
“Here, I’ll get you started.” Starlight offered, clearing her throat. “After thorough investigation and testing it can be concluded that…”
Starlight gave Rarity a frightening smirk, waiting for the unicorn to finish the sentence. She hung her head in defeat and uttered the final words.
“Friendship… isn’t magic.”

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