open Omnipotence: An everlasting sentence.

[Gloomfury 243]

Mezra grabbed him with her magic and made him lie back down on the futon. "The void may be nothing but that doesn't mean it's empty. And I'm not done with you." She started dressing some of his other cuts. "Believe it or not but I've looked into the void. 'He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee.'" She quoted as she finished patching him up. 

 

"That was another time I went mad. So don't tell me there is nothing to learn." She looked hat him. Her eyes were dark lightless black that covered half of the white of her eyes. "The madness is my domain, so no matter what you tell me you must understand, the mind of a mad mare is one you do not wish to explore. But take heed of everything she says, I have seen the truth and I speak its gospel. So take heed."

[Colenso Rivers 85]

It didn't take much effort to pull him back down. However, he didn't seem to resist, however futile it might've been. He knew how weak he was right now, there was no point. He responded in kind, "You might be well spoken, but you're talking to a stallion of knowledge, not madness. Realization, not a twisted mind." Then more defeated, "There was a point where I tried to teach the art of the void to others. There weren't even bodies left to bury." He wanted to convince her, with all of his.... That this path was one to be taken by nopony, and if he couldn't just use conventional methods to convince her, maybe talking would make his argument hold.

[Gloomfury 243]

(Sorry it took me a while. Sometimes life gets in the way.)

 

"But knowledge and realization are the causes of madness. The seeking of greater knowledge leads into forbidden knowledge. Things that no being are ment to know. But then then their curiosity gets the better of them. but there are some who fear the unknown. I did at first but not anymore. I seek the unknown and I love the unknown.

 

That's why I sought  you out, because I love you." She smiled. Not showing any sign that she was lying. 

[Colenso Rivers 85]

(Dont worry about it. I swear you're gonna kill Colenso)

 

He was about to respond when she told him the unthinkable. He didn't blush, or show any sense of compassion. How come the only times he heard this were never moments that would bring him any sense of joy? This pony was pissing him off, her gull knew no bounds apparently. He had to swallow his fury, it was bitter and as hot as the sun. He took a deep breath and tried to defuse himself, and her for that matter, "Knowledge doesn't bring madness unless it comes in the form of lies. Your madness stems from problems within your mind that were already present before you obtained that information. Like a device doesn't malfunction unless it takes in malware, or in isn't built correctly." He would no longer make eye contact with her, and was shaking again, this time in anger. All he could think about now was another pony.

[Gloomfury 243]

Mezra just laughed.  "Maybe. I did use to be tormented when I was a filly, at the orphanage I lived in.  I also set out to the badlands when I ran away. I almost died a few times, starvation, deadly animals, I almost fell of a ledge. But then I found a cabin  that belong to a necromancer. And just fell into like it was meant for me.

 

And you are wrong about  Knowledge not causing madness." She then lift up the book that hung from her side. "I put every forbidden and forgotten spell, enchantment, curse, potion and stories I've found into this book. And don't even try to take it. It has about every curse I know on it to make sure it stays in my hooves only.

 

One of the books I found was the Necronamacon. If you haven't heard of it, then you're are fairly ignorant in the world of forbidden magic. Butt-wad." She kept smiling.

 

 

(Do you know how to mention?) 

[Colenso Rivers 85]

Well there is no reasoning with a madmare. He sighed and said, "Well I'm just going to op out and agree to disagree." Then he added more harshly, "And I never asked you to share your life story with me, I'm not interested, so stop it." He was tired, and it showed, he let go of his rage and let it drift off, taking the last bits of energy with him, and it showed in his voice, "I don't give a damn about your damn book or your forbidden knowledge. Unlike you I can have enough." He closed his eyes and nuzzled the ground, looking like he was going to sleep before reciting, "Necronomicon, Greek for "an image of the law of the dead" is actually a translated copy by Theodorus Philetas of an original work, a book called Al Azif for a nocturnal insect sound that resembles the howling of demons that was written by a worshiper of more malevolent entities, a middle eastern pony named Abdul Alhazred. Though copies were made, Al Azif was lost, and the original Necronomicon was burned in a holy flame, which dispersed its ashes across the cosmos." He smirked, "Its just a book, and many could write a better, more thorough version."

[Gloomfury 243]

Her smile got bigger. "Good, so you've heard of it. Before it was destroyed I placed the real pages in my book before replacing them with pretty good copies in the real cover. So I got the real one with me, Bet you didn't know about that? I also have the Rauðskinna. anyway, the Necronamacon is also able to summon the elder ones. And if you look into their eyes you're blessed with true knowledge, but you also go mad. I know, I've done that too,

 

I summoned Crom Cruach, master of the runes."

[Colenso Rivers 85]

He started shaking his head and saying, "no, no, no, No, No, No, NO!" then shouted, "Stop it! Okay, I've done all I can to reason with you, even so much as just agreeing to be at odds ends but I can bear no more." He reached around her head and brought himself nose to nose with her, whispering with utter intensity, "I don't care." Then more gently, "If you have all this, just be content, there is no need for any more."

[Gloomfury 243]

"I know. But I get board if I stay in one place for too long. I like having adventures. So you can't reason with me. You know what they say, never try to reason with a mad mare. It'll drive you mad. And something tells me you couldn't take it. So you should pretty much listen to me, not like you got anything to lose." She then lift her head up a little and kissed his nose before smiling.

[Colenso Rivers 85]

There was one more option, but he couldn't yet take it, not until his antimage lock had faded. The moment she kissed him his face grew intensely hot and his fur stood up, both bristling with rage and another emotion he hadn't yet experienced, so he had no name for it, but it was intensely upsetting, so he laid his head back down and answered with a dead expression, "Alright..."

[Gloomfury 243]

Mezra kept smiling. "Yay! I win."She stood up. "Now lets make this place comfortable." She started channeling her magic. When enough was built up she cast a spell. Just then a large body of magic formed around a spot of ground.Soon it formed into a large but old three story house.

[Colenso Rivers 85]

@@Gloomfury, 

As the building grew around him, he pleaded with little effort, "Please, don't make this place more hospitable. Just take me back to the tower." He curled up, it was happening again. Another pony whom desired the power of the void on their side. Then, with a little more emotion, pressing his head against her leg, "I beg of you, don't do this.... I cant handle anymore blood on my hooves. Ash in my breath." His eyes were wide, but the tears were real. He was truly haunted.

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Colenso Rivers, 

 

Mezra just made a face. "Don't flatter yourself. If I'm gonna look after you we're doing it in my home. But it's in Equestria, so this copy will do. And like I told you, I've done a lot of stuff that could get me killed. In fact, I died a few times. Plus if you did kill me I wont really die.I already have a plan for that. You'll just make "it" happen sooner.

 

Ever heard of a Litch."

[Colenso Rivers 85]

@@Gloomfury, 

He took a breath and just said, monotone, "Okay, and yes. But I feel like you're not letting the issue rest. Do you just like talking about yourself?" He looked up to her and made note of two things, she was almost completely unbearable and that at least from this angle, she was a tad pretty. A note he immediately burnt. Why couldn't he be asexual, that could help.

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Colenso Rivers,

 

"Well you don't really seem willing to play twenty questions.  So I'm just telling you as much about me as I can so you'll trust me more. You ain't the most stubborn butt-wad I've met." Once the house was fully formed she picked him up while he was still lying on the mat and took him inside. 

 

The inside had wall to wall shelves filled with countless books and tomes.  Some of the other walls had artifacts and a few paintings. In the main  room was a living room with an old couch, a love seat and a lazy chair. On the ground was a red and black rug. Around the the couch there were a few stacks of books as well.

 

The living room led into a kitchen filled with fairly modern electric appliances.  

 

on the other side there was some stairs leading up and down to a basement.

 

Once they were inside Mezra closed the door, and locked it many times before placing a spell on it while still holding Colenso. She brought in into the living room and lied him down on the couch, after taking the mat from under him. "Alrighty, Cole." She said, shortening his name not bothering to ask first. "Make yourself comfy. I'm gonna go get some milk and cookies. Would you like some?"

[Colenso Rivers 85]

@@Gloomfury,

Well she did have a point. He wasn't really sharing much, and as talkative as she seemed to be, it was his choice that determined the content of her speech. When she lifted him, he meekly added, "This isn't necessary, I can move you know." He hated being like this towards others, and she was being so kind. Maybe it was because she wanted to appease to him, but if it was how she was naturally then he felt ashamed. He knew this behavior was needed, but how much was he willing to destroy in the sake of necessity? He din't have any clue. He thought until she laid him on the couch and then she said a name. "Cole, who's co-... Oh" It was short for Colenso. An ancestors name he had taken on, unfortunately enough for him. It was actually very warming to hear her call him that, for while his friends used to call him by another name, that one was lost with his innocence, having a shortened name was too casual to not be considered friendly. At her offer for sweets, he declined, "No." But before she left, he said, "Thank you Mezra."

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Colenso Rivers,

 

Hearing Cole say her name made her smile. "No prob. And call me Mezzy." She skipped into the kitchen and grabbed herself some milk and cookies. When she came back and sat in the lazy chair and started snaking. "So, if you don't mind me asking, why you decide to set up here? Why not in the middle of the ocean?  I doubt anyone would bother you there. Plus you'll get to watch the sea life. Though them sea ponies get kinda annoying. 

 

They sing more then normal ponies."

[Colenso Rivers 85]

@@Gloomfury,

He explained to her for the first time, "I know it might sound strange, but there are less living creatures here than anywhere in the ocean. I would like to avoid other living beings. Also, building a tower there would be far more difficult. I was actually hoping to make it to the south pole, but all the white would drive me mad." His voice was now calm and collected.

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Colenso Rivers, 

 

"I've only been to the north pole. Took a photo while I was there." She said pointing at a framed picture of her in heavy winter clothing standing in the middle of a snowy wasteland. "I went there because it was the hottest summer that year. I really hate the heat to I went to the coldest place I could think of."

[Colenso Rivers 85]

@@Gloomfury,

Yes, it does get rather hot sometimes." He was brought back to his first visit by Celestia, before everything happened and a sharp shot of sorrow passed through him before he hid, "I do prefer the cold as well." She looked so content in the picture, and seemed generally happy.

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Colenso Rivers, 

 

Mezra used her magic to move her chair closer with her still sitting. She then held out the plate of cookies. "Cookie? I made them myself. I know you said you didn't want none. But I think you could use a cookie." She gave him a warm smile. It seemed like she really wanted to get to know him like she said.

[Colenso Rivers 85]

@@Gloomfury,

He smiled for the first time, politely declining, "I'm going to have to decline, and I actually find food to be quite an unpleasant thing... If that helps to explain things." He looked her in the eyes and his smile faded before he asked, "What do intend to do with what you gain here?" He had to get straight to business.

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Colenso Rivers,

 

Mezra blinked a few times. She hummed before folding her arms and scratched her chin with the cookie before taking a bite."To be honest probable nothing. I might try it once myself. I try to do everything I've learned at least once. So I'll know it fully. But my main goal in life is to learn every kind of dark, forgotten and forbidden magic and history. 

 

I've planned to do it till I'm old and die. Once I die I aim to become a Litch so I can keep seeking knowledge. I don't want unlimited power or to take over the world. I just don't think that just because something that's considered bad or evil should be forgotten.

 

About the only selfish desire is to be remembered for this. Like a saint. But because of the marks on my soul I'm going to end up in many dark and scare places. I've done a lot of things that you might consider evil as well. And I don't mind that. Love or hated I just hope you remember me." She looked down with a sad look on her face.

 

"I just don't want to be forgotten."

[Colenso Rivers 85]

@@Gloomfury,

He looked down at the floor with her and commented in a low growl, "We've all done evil things... That was a saying we had back in Antethica, but I know that's not quite true in Equestria." Then he looked back at his talk with the deity. He wanted to lie. He wanted to make her feel good. But he couldn't, "Mezzy... Everything is forgotten."

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Colenso Rivers,

 

"I don't think everything is. We remember some things when we need too. I remember everything I've done or been though." She chuckled as she looked back on her life. "Believe it or not, I'm older then I look. I was around before Luna was banished to the moon. I've also gone farther back in time as well.  

 

Thanks to that and that one time I slept in a fairy ring to see if it would take me to another world. It did. I was there for a while but time went slower then here so I came back in modern times."