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The New Prince
By InkSlingerCreated: 2025-02-18 07:46:18
Updated: 2025-05-20 07:39:20
Expiry: Never
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Part I:
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>*WHOMP*
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>Your body is shocked awake by something cold and wet settling underneath it.
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>*SQUISH*
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>It feels like...mud?
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>You quickly free yourself from the puddle of wet dirt and sit upright.
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>Dark trees and hedges surround you, seemingly stretching out forever on all sides.
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>Wait a minute, what are you doing out here?
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>The last thing you remember was walking down the city road when a bright light suddenly engulfed you.
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>Then everything went black.
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>You're suddenly pulled from your thoughts as a symphony of ominous howls flood the woods.
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>Wherever "HERE" is, it doesn't sound very safe.
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>You scramble to your feet but trip and fall back into the mud.
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"What the buck?!" You squeak in frustration.
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>Your legs feel a lot shorter and stubbier than usual.
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>Oh no, someone chopped your legs off!
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"Huh?!"
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>Why does your voice sound so young and squeaky?!
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>Another series of howls tear through the fog, sending a nasty shiver down your spine.
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>It's time to leave. NOW.
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>With a grunt of effort, you jerk your hooves free from the muck and gallop into the darkness.
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>Eh? Galloping?
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>You look down at your limbs and gasp.
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>Your arms. Your legs. They've changed!
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>The hands and feet you used to know are gone, seemingly replaced by some crude green stumps.
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>Come to think of it, why do you seem so comfortable running around on all fours?
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>It's almost like you're some kind of animal?
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>A million questions swarm your mind at once, but the chilling howls leave little time to properly ponder them.
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>*THUMP* *THUMP* THUMP*
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>You're definitely not alone in these woods.
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>The howls become louder, and greater in number.
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>Sweat begins dripping from your face.
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>The darkened skyline does little to help you navigate this seemingly endless labyrinth of trees and shrubs.
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>One thought pushes to the center of your mind.
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>If you don't get out of here and fast, then those creatures will eat you for dinner.
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Part II:
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>*BUMP*
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>Your flank is spanked by a low-hanging tree branch.
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>*CRUNCH*
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>Your hooves become tangled in a cluster of vines.
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"NEEEEEEEEEEIGH!"
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>Oh dear Celestia, even your cries of anguish are adorable.
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>It's so dark...if only you could see where you're going...
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>*SPARK*
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>Suddenly a small light radiates from your forehead.
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>WOW.wav
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>So many questions, so little time.
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>*HOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLL*
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>You snort in frustration and gallop as fast as your stubbly legs will allow.
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>At least your surroundings are easier to see, but now the monsters can see YOU more clearly.
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>It feels like you've been galloping forever. Will this forest never end?!
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>Your question is answered by a bright light radiating from the other end of the narrow path.
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"FREEDOM!" You shout excitedly.
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>The light draws closer and closer until it's almost blinding.
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>At last, salvation is at hoof!
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>*THUD*
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"OOF!"
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>You collide with something standing at the forest's edge and fall back on your rump.
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>"Hmm?"
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>Strike that, you collided with somePONY.
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"I'm sorry, I didn't mean-" You gasp.
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>There stands a tall white mare, her colorful mane flowing in the breeze.
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>She's no ordinary horse that's for sure.
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>There's a certain aura about her, almost a godlike presence if you're being honest.
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>"Oh! Hello little one." She smiles warmly at you. "Where did you come from?"
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>You open your mouth to respond, but her radiant beauty has you cooing in awe like a giddy child.
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>"Is something the matter, dear?" She chuckles at your adorable display.
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>*HOOOOOOOWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLLLLL*
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>Your hair stands on end.
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>Without thinking, you scramble behind the tall mare and whimper.
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>Three monsters immediately jump out from the foliage and snarl as they approach from the darkness.
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Part III:
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>"Oh no, timberwolves!"
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>The mare clops her hooves together, summoning a tough-looking earth pony in shiny armor.
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>"At your service, my Princess."
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>The red stallion bows respectfully but the princess raises a hoof to stop him.
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>"There's no time for the usual pleasantries, Commander Iron Heart."
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>She points a hoof towards the approaching wooden canines.
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>"Timberwolves are once again wandering too close to our kingdom."
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>"Timberwolves?!" Commander Iron Heart quickly places himself between the princess and the timberwolves. "Begone, filthy dogs! You shall bring no harm to the princess!"
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>"I can handle these three." Her horn flares up with a magical aura. "You must rally the troops and protect our citizen ponies at all costs!"
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>The Commander hesitates for a moment, but quickly recomposes himself.
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>"As you wish, your highness."
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>The stallion quickly bows and gallops off towards the town square.
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>Soon the sounds of panicking ponies rise above the village.
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>M-MORE Timberwolves are coming?!
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>The mare scoops you up in her hoof and holds you close.
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>You yelp and snuggle into the majestic pony for dear life.
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>She feels you trembling in her embrace and responds by hugging you closer.
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>"There there little one, be not afraid." She reassures you in a soothing voice.
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>You utter a frightened mewl and look into her eyes as she smiles.
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>It's oddly comforting to be held by such a kind and caring horse.
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>But can she really fight off these scary monsters?!
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>The mare digs her hooves into the ground and glares at the three growling gremlins.
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>"You are not welcome here, timberwolves."
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>She shoots a beam of multi-colored light at the middle timberwolf, instantly vaporizing it into ashes.
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>The two remaining wolves stop in their tracks.
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>"Leave now, or join your fallen friend in the depths of oblivion."
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>Her horn reignites, ready to finish them off in one fell swoop.
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Part IV:
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>Shockingly, the two wolves back down with a whimper and scramble back into the woods.
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>Relief and disbelief fight for dominance in your mind.
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>This mare must be REALLY strong to scare off such frightening creatures like that.
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>"Are you alright, little one?"
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>The heartfelt concern in her voice moves you to tears.
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>You look up and stare into her beautiful pink eyes with a small gasp.
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>There's something about this mare that just HUMBLES you, makes you feel safe...but it's not clear why...
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"Y-Yes, thank you Mommy-" You quickly cover your mouth.
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>Why did you just call her that?!
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>"Mommy?" stares at you for a brief moment.
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>"Curious..." She stretches out her mighty wings. "I have been known as many things over the millennia."
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>Suddenly you're thrust into softness as she clears the tree line with a single flap of her wings.
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>"But never before has somepony called me THAT."
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>You snuggle into her warm coat, earning a playful giggle from the motherly mare.
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>More and more questions come to mind, but her warm hugs and gentle words compel you to go with the flow.
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>She seems to be quite a kind and loving mare, so why ruin the moment?
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>There will be time to talk later, assuming nothing else happens.
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>*HOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWLLLLLL*
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>You look down at the village.
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>Dozens of armor-clad ponies are hard at work building defenses and fending off another pack of timberwolves.
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>Many other ponies are in full panic mode, frantically barricading their homes or packing small wagons to evacuate.
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"Mommy, are they going to be okay?" You point to the chaotic scene unfolding below.
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>"I understand your concern, little one."
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>The princess pats your head and continues flying towards an unknown destination.
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>"But our kind is tougher than we appear."
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>You see the pony soldiers begin to gain ground against the timberwolves.
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>"Commander Iron Heart has everything well in hoof."
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>You squint your eyes and see the same red stallion from earlier, rallying his troops and fighting off three timberwolves with a sword.
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"Wow, that guy is so brave!"
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>"Indeed he is." She declares proudly. "Courage of that caliber is what separates the leaders from the followers."
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>The supporting troops quickly arm themselves and join their leader on the front lines.
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>It's truly awe-inspiring to see the ponies work together and defend their homes as well as each other from such a terrifying enemy.
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>"This isn't the first time we've faced this manner of foe."
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>The princess sighs in frustration and stares off into the distance.
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>"And it certainly won't be the last..."
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Part V:
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>You see a castle rapidly approaching on the horizon.
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>"Here we are!" The princess proudly declares.
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>The castle grounds sit at the edge of a mighty cliff, adorned with many ivory towers.
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>Their walls and pointed rooftops feature elaborate gold trim that glistens in the moonlight.
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>Two mighty waterfalls pour out from the castle's sides, plunging into the dark valley below.
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>It's like something out of a fairytale!
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"Wow!" You excitedly shout. "Do you really live in a house like this, Mommy?!"
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>The mare gently lands on a particular balcony and sets you down upon the shiny marble flooring.
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>"Yes indeed, little one." She smiles with a wave of her hoof. "Welcome to my royal home."
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>You immediately look around the massive chamber, taking in every single fancy detail your little eyes could handle.
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>Delicate gossamer curtains hang from every window.
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>Detailed tapestries depicting ponies and landscapes line the walls.
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>Long purple carpets mark the walkways from here to the entrance.
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>Various potted plants, dressers, and shelves of knick-knacks fill out the room to give it a cozy atmosphere.
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>In the middle of all this regal splendor lies a large gilded bed, complete with gold-tasseled blankets and pillows.
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>You can't wait to snuggle up to Mommy in that big comfy bed!
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>*ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAR!*
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>Your mother's eyes widen in terror as a mighty roar shakes the walls around you.
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"W-What was t-that?!" You stammer.
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>Not wasting another second, you scramble over to your mother and hide beneath her underbelly.
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>"Oh no..."
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>The princess' worried tone sends you into a trembling fit.
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>Another heavy roar tears through the castle.
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>"Wait here, little one." Your mother commands. "I must go now."
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>The startled mare returns to the balcony and prepares to take flight.
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"Wha-?!" You cling to her leg. "Please don't go Mommy! I'm s-scared!"
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>She pauses for a moment, and then gently pats you on the head.
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>"I'm scared too." She looks into your eyes.
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>Oh no, whatever's happening must be REALLY dangerous if your mother is scared!
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>You prepare to beg her again, but she silences your protest with a kiss to the forehead.
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>"Don't worry my little pony, I'll return shortly." She calmly reassures you.
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>Tears flow from your eyes in one last attempt to convince momhorse to stay, but there's no changing her mind now.
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"Please be careful Mommy..."
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>You whimper as she disappears into the rising smoke.
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Part VI:
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>The sounds of chaos erupt from Canterlot town square.
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>Through squinted eyes you see some kind of giant timberwolf taking shape.
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>You gasp as the smaller timberwolves are quickly absorbed into its ever-growing body.
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>Now fully formed, the "titanwolf" stands head and shoulders above even the tallest village structures.
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>Its three heads viciously roar, sending even the mighty Captain Iron Heart scurrying in terror.
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>One pony stands between it and the fleeing villagers: your dear mother.
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"Oh no..." You squeak.
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>The princess begins her assault, blasting the creature with beams of strong magic.
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>At first it looks like the monster is taking serious damage from your mother's attacks.
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>In a stunning turn of events, the beast begins pulling wood from the shattered corpses of its brethren, and is soon fully reformed.
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>Your mother is now quivering before the terrible beast.
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>This is bad.
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>REALLY BAD.
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>The titanwolf turns its attention to a group of fleeing ponies near the south entrance.
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"Run, RUN EVERYPONY!"
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>You begin frantically banging your hooves on the balcony rail.
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"The mean old wolf is going to eat you!"
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>The ponies turn to look at their pursuer for a split second.
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>That split second of hesitation is all the time it needs.
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>*CRUNCH*
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>You physically reel at the sound of ponies screaming for their lives as they're ripped apart by the wolf's three massive jaws.
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>The creature licks its bloodied teeth and sets its gaze upon your frightened mother.
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>NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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>YOU HAVE TO HELP YOUR MOMMY BEFORE SHE GETS GOBBLED UP!
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>But she told you to stay put...
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>There's no time for hesitation.
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>Disobeying your mother is NOT what a good foal would do, but if you don't do SOMETHING...
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>...she might not live to be angry with you.
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>That's it, your mind is made up.
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"Hang on Mommy, I'm coming!" You shriek.
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>Concentrate! Focus on being there for your mother in her hour of need!
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Part VII:
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>*POOF*
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>You open your eyes to see a familiar-looking mare standing tall in the face of certain doom.
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"Mommy!" You squeal.
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>"Little one, is that you?!"
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>The motherly matriarch turns around and gasps.
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>"W-What are you doing here?! I told you to stay in the castle!"
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>You hug her leg and whimper in defiance.
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"I'm here to p-protect you, M-Mommy..." Your voice trails off.
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>Wait a second, how are YOU going to protect HER from THAT?
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>Of all the times to not fully think things through...
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>The wooden hellhound roars once more and swings a mighty paw in your direction.
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>"Look out!"
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>Your mother quickly grabs you and rolls to the side.
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>*CRASH*
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>The titanwolf's claws tear through a nearby house, instantly splintering it into matchwood.
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>The dust soon settles and you're greeted with a horrifying scene.
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>There in the middle of the rubble lies a bloodied mare clutching her foal.
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>They don't move.
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>They don't blink.
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>They don't make any sounds at all.
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>Your tear-stained eyes look around in confusion as momhorse quickly scoops you up in her hooves.
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>"Please look away, little one." She replies. "Such things were never meant to be seen by young eyes."
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>You sniffle and bury your face into her chest.
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>That evil monster...it killed these poor innocent ponies!
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>What did they ever do to deserve this?!
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"Why, Mommy?" You mewl in distress. "Why do these monsters want to kill us?"
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>You cling to her even tighter than before.
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"Did we do something wrong?"
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>Your ears perk up at the sounds of sniffles coming from above.
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>"No, my little colt." She leans down and gently nuzzles you. "Sometimes bad things happen to good ponies."
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Part VIII:
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>The mighty beast approaches from a cloud of debris and snarls, its six eyes locked directly onto you.
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>Your mother cuddles you close and snorts in defiance.
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>"You have caused enough destruction for one lifetime, foul beast." She coldly declares.
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>*MAGICK NOISES*
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>You watch your mother fire up another spell and aim at the monster's middle head.
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>*ZAP*
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>The monster's head is blown clean off, leaving a ragged stump in its place.
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>The creature howls in pain reels back on its hind legs.
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>You look around and notice there are no timberwolf corpses left for it to consume and self-heal.
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>Yes! Nothing than stop your mom now!
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>The titanwolf twists its remaining two heads and each one attacks momhorse from different angles.
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>She dodges the right head with the grace of a dancer, but the left head is too fast!
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>*THWOMP*
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>You and your mother are sent flying into a nearby building, crashing through the front window and landing against a table.
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>"Are-*GASP* Are you alright my little pony?" She asks in a panic.
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>Thankfully you landed in somethi-erm, somePONY soft.
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"I'm okay Mommy." You reassure her.
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>She breathes a sigh of relief and tucks you under her wing.
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>"This beast must destroyed and quickly, before it wipes out the entire village."
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>The mare begins channeling all of her magic for one final attack to put this dumb dog down for the count.
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>It's too late.
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>The titanwolf pins you both to the ground with its claw and prepares to feast on your flesh with its remaining heads.
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>Your mother struggles to concentrate on the spell as she's slowly crushed underfoot.
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>"HRRRK!"
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>She's rapidly losing strength amongst the sounds of snapping bones and tearing flesh.
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>You too are feeling the pressure of being squashed against mothermare's body.
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>"B-Be brave *GASP* my little pony..." Blood begins dripping from her mouth. "This will be *CRUNCH* o-over soon..."
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>The pain is becoming too much to handle.
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>"But *HUFF* always remember, M-Mommy loves you...very *NNGH* v-very much-" Her breaths are becoming shorter and more frantic.
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>You tremble in horror at the sight of her eyes slowly closing.
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>No, this can't be happening.
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>You didn't even get to spend one DAY with your new mother.
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>WHAT KIND OF END TO LIFE IS THIS?!
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>You feel a warm glow deep inside, one that's burning to be unleashed.
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"MOMMMEEEEEEEIIIIIIIGGGGGGHHHHHHH!"
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>Your war cry is followed up with a massive ball of light that consumes the entire area.
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Part IX:
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>Yay, it worked! Take THAT you evil giant wolf!
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>The massive monster falls onto its back and begins clawing at its eyes.
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>Its groans of pain are music to your ears.
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>Who could've guessed that light was so effective against timberwolves?
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>Momhorse turns her head and immediately fires a magic beam with all of her might.
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>"BEGOOOOOOOONE VILE CREATURE!" Her thundering voice almost sounds demonic in nature.
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>Your eyes practically pop out of their sockets as her beam of radiant light engulfs the monster's entire body.
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>The massive beast tries to lash out with its claws, but they shatter into splinters before reaching you.
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"YAY MOMMY!" You shout with delight.
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>You nuzzle into your mother's neck, encouraging her to stay strong and finish it off.
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>The titanwolf roars one last time before its entire body slowly disintegrates into nothing.
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>Everything falls silent, save for a gust of wind rattling the nearby debris.
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>"At last, it is done-"
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>Your mother collapses to the ground and gasps for air.
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>The mare's eyes roll into the back of her head.
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>Her wings fall limp into the surrounding mix of mud and blood.
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>The last thing you remember is screaming bloody murder before collapsing beside her.
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>...
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>You wake up to a throbbing headache and an ocean of panicked voices coming from every direction.
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>"Shhh, he's coming to!" One voice exclaims.
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>"Make way, give the little tyke some air!" Another voice shouts.
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>Your eyes slowly open, revealing a white tent full of ponies in surgical gowns.
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>In the back of the crowd stands princess motherhorse, who quickly makes her way to the foot of your bed.
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>"Oh thank heavens you're alright!"
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>Tears trickle down the sides of her cheeks.
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"M-Mommy?" You clutch your head in pain. "What *OW* h-happened?"
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>The mare smiles and picks you up with her magic.
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>"You saved me-neigh, the ENTIRE VILLAGE from that terrible timberwolf!"
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>She affectionately plants kisses all over your face, and you respond with an adorable whinny in return.
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"You were very brave, my sunshine." She smiles warmly. "Foolish, but brave."
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>Suddenly a royal trumpet sounds off near the tent entrance.
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>"Captain Iron Hoof has arrived, your majesty!" A squire announces from the tent flap.
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>The captain scrambles into the room with a somber expression upon his battle-scarred face.
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>"P-Princess Celestia, please forgive my earlier displays of cowardice."
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>The stalwart stallion bows with helmet in hoof, fighting back tears as he awaits your mother's response.
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>"It was wrong of me to abandon ponies in need, regardless of the circumstances!"
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>Your mother gently holds you to her chest and turns to face her subordinate with a stoic demeanor.
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Part X:
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>The poor stallion continues to grovel, but Momlestia raises a hoof to silence him.
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>"Please calm yourself, Captain."
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>Iron Hoof immediately ceases his blubbering and stands at attention.
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>"Such a monstrosity would strike fear into the heart of ANYpony who witnessed it." She continues.
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>The magnificent matriarch gently rocks you in her forearm.
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>Memories of last night's event come flooding back.
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>A village.
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>A forest.
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>A pack of timberwolves.
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>Blood.
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>Death.
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>Destruction.
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>By far the worst memory was that of your mother clutching you tightly, her eyes full of fear as the titanwolf slowly crushed her broken body.
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"Were you afraid too, Mommy?" You peep.
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>Her eyes widen before settling upon you.
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>"Yes, my sunshine." She nuzzles you. "Even princesses can feel fear from time to time."
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>The crowd responds with a heartfelt "DAWWWWW" while your mother blushes with embarrassment.
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>"There will be plenty of time for adoring my son later, but right now we need to focus our efforts on rebuilding."
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>Her subjects begin to bow respectfully but stop themselves short.
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>"SON?!" They cry out in unison.
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>Oh right, she only adopted you earlier tonight.
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>Momlestia never had the chance to tell anypony thanks to the damn timberwolf invasion.
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>The ponies drop their tools and excitedly talk amongst themselves about "the new prince", much to your mother's dismay.
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>"ENOUGH!" The princess shouts in her scary demon voice. "YOU ARE DISMISSED!"
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>Everypony scrambles out of the tent until only you, Momlestia, and Commander Iron Heart remain.
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>The stallion bravely stands at attention like nothing happened.
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>It looks like this isn't his first time experiencing her royal shouts.
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>Your mother yawns and rubs her eyes with her free hoof.
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>"We'll discuss this tomorrow, Captain." She motions towards the exit. "You may return to your post."
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>"As you wish, your highness." Commander Iron Heart bows and leaves the tent.
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>Soon you hear the sounds of many hooves galloping around the village.
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>Geez, is there no rest for the weary in this strange land?
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Part XI:
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>You jump down from the princess' embrace and look outside the tent flap.
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>The Commander haphazardly trots from street to street, barking all manner of orders to his troops.
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>"Bring food to the shelters!"
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>"Place more barricades around the perimeter!"
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>"Round up the wounded and send them to the closest medical tent!"
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>"And most importantly, bury the dead as quick as you can, lest the smell of their festering corpses attract more timberwolves!"
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>You see the bags under his eyes and the wobble in his steps.
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>That poor guy looks like he's ready to collapse on the spot!
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>"Please don't worry about the Commander, my sunshine."
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>Motherhorse nuzzles you from behind, as if to assuage your concerns.
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>"Our kingdom suffered a terrible onslaught today, so we need all hooves on deck to protect those who remain."
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>Wait, how did she know you were concerned?!
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>"Our royal guards will all enjoy a good long rest, as soon as the final preparations are completed."
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"Good to know-*YAWN*"
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>Your eyelids become heavy, your hooves feel like jello, and your mind is slowly losing focus.
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>Oh no, the adrenaline from your near-death experience is wearing off!
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>"Mmhmhm~!" She laughs. "It sounds like somepony ELSE is ready for bed!"
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"But Mommy, *more yawning* I'm not-!"
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>You begin to protest, but she scoops your tired body up in her hooves and takes to the sky once more.
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>"No 'buts', young stallion!" She playfully scolds you.
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>She soon reaches a familiar balcony and trots through the gossamer curtains leading to her bedchambers.
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>"Young foals need rest as well, even more so than grownups."
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>After a quick bathroom break, she gently places you on the bed and removes her royal garments.
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>You can't help but roll around on the soft blankets, excited for the comfortable sleep they'll soon bring.
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>"Would you like me to read you a story before bed?"
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"Not tonight, I'm too tired." You proclaim with a small yawn.
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>"Very well, perhaps another time then."
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>She climbs into bed and pulls up the blanket, covering both of you in a warm layer of fine silk.
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>"Goodnight, my sunshine." She coos.
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"Goodnight, Mommy." You settle into the sheets.
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>"Oh! I almost forgot." Momhorse leans in close. "What is your name, little one?"
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>Your sleepy eyes meet hers and you smile one last time.
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"Anonymous." You groggily answer. "But everypony *tired noises* calls me Anon..."
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>"Anonymous? What a handsome name-" She snuggles into you with a yawn of her own. "-for a handsome little colt..."
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>You snuggle into her warm chest and soon drift off to sleepyland.
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Part XII:
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>The sun is shining brightly on an open meadow behind the castle.
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>You, your mother, and an entourage of royal guard ponies set up a small perimeter around the site.
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>Momhorse conjures up a large red-checkered blanket and places it on the grass.
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>Several baskets full of food and drink appear out of nowhere and sit neatly upon the blanket.
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>You hungrily eye up the picnic spread and lick your lips.
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"Wow, this all looks so yummy, Mommy!"
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>You happily whinny and hop around like a silly wind-up toy.
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>Momlestia chuckles at your shenanigans and seats herself on the blanket.
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>She quickly places a hay sandwich, potato wedges, and glass of milk in front of you.
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>You grab the sandwich and chomp down with the hunger of a thousand foals.
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>Motherhorse digs into a nearby picnic basket and retrieves....a stick?
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>You put down your sandwich and stare at her strange food of choice.
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"Mommy?" You ask hesitantly.
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>"Yes, my sunshine?"
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>She turns to face you, smiling as though nothing was amiss.
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>You swallow your food and try to ignore the bad feeling that's creeping its way into your gut.
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"What's that?"
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>You cock your head in confusion and point a hoof at the large piece of wood on her plate.
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>"That would be my lunch, Anon." She snorts.
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>You physically recoil at the lack of love in her words.
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>What's going on?
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>Mommy sounds so mean, and why is she eating wood for lunch?!
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>Something is VERY wrong here, but any sort of logical explanation fails to reveal itself.
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>"Nona, em evas uoy t'ndid yhw?"
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>The mare closes her eyes and takes a big bite out of the stick.
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>Small trails of blood flow from the mare's eyelids.
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>She takes another bite, with much more force than the last.
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>The stick punctures her snout, but she pays no mind to it and continues to eat.
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>You scramble away from your mother and try to call for help.
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"Guards! Guards! Something's wrong with Mom-"
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>Your words die in your throat.
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Part XIII:
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>The guards rot away where they stand until bone and armor are all that remain.
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>Suddenly storm clouds approach from every direction, bathing the entire region in a cold empty darkness.
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>"WhY DiDN't YoU SaVE uS, YoUnG PRiNcE?!" They shout in a haunting monotone.
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>Their hollow voices float along the wind, echoing into a black void that's quickly swallowing up the land.
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>Chills run down your little green spine.
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>Your teeth chatter loudly.
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>Your heart feels like it's going to explode.
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>WHAT THE BUCK IS HAPPENING?!
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>You're in full crybaby mode now, but nopony answers your distressed cries.
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>Why isn't Mommy coming to comfort you? She always does!
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>You turn toward motherhorse and scream.
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>The ground around her erupts as a large monster emerges from its depths.
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>It towers over everypony and everything like some kind of giant.
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>Three large canine heads lean down and glare at you with large glowing yellow eyes.
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"No, it can't be..."
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>How did the titanwolf come back?!
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>You saw momhorse zap it into matchwood last night!
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>The creature snarls and turns its attention to Momlestia.
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"Mommy look out!" You cry.
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>She doesn't budge an inch, but simply glares at you as though YOU were the problem.
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>"I am GRAVELY disappointed in you, Anon."
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>*CHOMP*
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>"Had I known you were this wothless, I would've left you in the forest."
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>The titanwolf grabs her delicate white body and hoists it into the air.
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>"You couldn't save me or anypony else from this monster."
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>You watch in shock as the titanwolf tears your mother apart and quickly gobbles her up.
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>A bloody crown falls from the creature's jaws and lands at your hooves.
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"MOMMEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!"
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>You close your eyes thrash around in the darkness, desperate to get away from the horrifying scene.
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>"A-n-o-n-"
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>Momhorse's voice bleeds out from the belly of the beast.
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>You plug your ears and neigh like a lunatic.
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>PLEASE, SOMEPONY, MAKE IT STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!
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Part XIV:
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>"Anon?!"
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>Your mother's voice calls out to you from the void.
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>"Anon! What's wrong, sweetie?!"
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>Two hooves gently wrap around you.
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>Your eyes shoot open, revealing a familiar-looking room shrouded in darkness.
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>"A-Anon!"
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>Momhorse casts a small light spell and gently shakes your quivering body.
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>"Please, speak to me!"
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>Your ear perks up at the sound of love and concern permeating her words.
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"M-M-Mmmmm-mmmm-mmmmm-!"
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>You roll to the side until you're looking into momhorse's eyes in the light of her horn.
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>"Did you have a bad dream, my sunshine?" She smiles.
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>That does it, THAT BUCKING DOES IT.
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"MOMMMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!"
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>You squirm over and neigh into her chest.
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>She responds by gently stroking your back.
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>"ShhShhShh...it's alright, my sunshine." She coos.
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>Oh no, you're sobbing AND hyperventilating now!
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>Please don't let this be another nightmare.
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>PLEASE.
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>PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEPLEASEASEPLEASEPLEASE-
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>"It was just a bad dream, that's all."
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>She plants delicate kisses all over your face.
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>"You're safe now, sweetie. I promise."
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>After what felt like hours, you finally manage to calm down.
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>You have to make sure THIS is real, but how.
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>Without thinking, you bite your right foreleg good and hard.
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"OUCH!"
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>The bite mark yields a small trickle of blood.
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>Not a dream, definitely not a dream!
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>You look up at her and sniffle while wiping the tears from your eyes.
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>Momlestia's radiant smile puts you at ease, but it's hard to ignore the fear hiding just beyond her eyes.
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>"Are you alright now, my sunshine?"
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>You snuggle into her for dear life and whimper.
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"Y-Yes Mommy."
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>You take a deep breath and try to calm these frazzled nerves.
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