Darkness Shrouds Us All

    The Crusaders went around Ponyville, passing by soulless bodies. Also unaware of Rainbow Dash roaming around. They heard sobbing coming from a few homes. They also tried getting into a few buildings to investigate more. Unable to get in, for they doors were locked. "This is horrible..." cried Sweetie Belle. They eventually came by Pinkie Pie's bakery. And with any luck, they were able to go in.

    All was dark as the Crusaders crept into the bakery. "Hellooo?" called out Scootaloo to the building itself. "Anyone here?" added Apple Bloom. They went a little farther into the bakery. Then they heard sobbing. It getting louder as they went farther. They followed it to a door, opened it, and found Pinkie Pie. Curled in a ball, sobbing in the back of what seemed to be a janitor closet. "Pinkie Pie?" said Sweetie Belle. No answer. Just sobbing. "Pinkie Pie!" Sweetie Belle yelled. Still no answer. "PINKIE PIE!!" she screamed. Pinkie Pie turned her head towards the crusaders. "Oh my gosh! You shouldn't be out in the open! Get in here!" Pinkie quietly yelled. She dragged them right in the closet and shut the door immediately. "What's going on??" Scootaloo asked.

    Pinkie Pie sighed. "Well, I was doing my own business until Rainbow Dash came along. Strangely, she was being a complete grump-face and then got violent and started fighting me! And now everybody's afraid of her...and whoever gets in her way gets beaten up until they die.!" explained Pinkie Pie. The Crusaders were shocked. "WHAT?! Why Rainbow Dash?!!" squealed Scootaloo in severe worry. "Be quiet! Dashy will hear you!" Pinkie yelled quietly. "I say we visit the barn and see if all this happened there, too..." said Apple Bloom. "I agree." said Sweetie Belle. "Me too." agreed Scootaloo, as well.

    "I say NOT to go." said Pinkie Pie. But then she realized they were already gone. The Crusaders headed for the path to Sweet Apple Acres. "I hope Applejack's okay..." said Apple Bloom, in a quiet tone. "I'm sure she's fine. Besides, Sweet Apple Acres is a short while away." replied Sweetie Belle. Suddenly, they saw a shadow emerging from the corner of a building. The Crusaders stopped in their tracks. From the shape of the shadow, they knew it was Rainbow Dash. They turned their heads looking for a hiding place. No luck.

    Finally, Rainbow Dash appeared. She stopped in her tracks when she noticed the Crusaders. "Well well well...looks like I found myself a double kill-time." said Rainbow Dash, with an evil grin on her face. "You miscounted...there's three of us," corrected Apple Bloom. "You'll save us, right Scoo..." she turned her head in the direction Scootaloo was, only to find she wasn't there. "Taloo?" Sweetie Belle said, finishing Apple Bloom's sentence. "Scootaloo? She's here too, eh? I guess that'll make a TRIPLE kill-time!" Rainbow Dash said maniacally. "SCOOTALOO!!!" the Crusaders screamed, as loud as they can, that is. "Your days are OVER, chumps!" Rainbow Dash laughed, maniacally.

    Suddenly, they heard a sound. Getting louder and louder. The thing zoomed right past Rainbow Dash ."Scootaloo! Where WERE you?!" Sweetie Belle said, in shock. "First of all, I had to get my new modified electric scooter so I could grab you guys outta here. And second of all, why would I let you guys die and me live the good life? I would rather die with you." explained Scootaloo. Apple Bloom turned her head and noticed Rainbow Dash was chasing them. "GO FASTER! Dashy's chasing us!!" yelled Apple Bloom. Scootaloo went as fast as she was able to go, Rainbow Dash still slightly faster. "I got an idea!" Scootaloo remarked. She drove all around Ponyville, around poles, buildings, and trees over and over again. Rainbow Dash got dizzy, which slowed her down dramatically. "HAH! Ya got her to slow down!" said Sweetie Belle. They were heading for Sweet Apple Acres. On the path, that is.