The Life of a Rabbit

by Derpyx0

Rating: everyone
Tags: Sad, Slice of Life
Length: 1557

Rabbit tells us her story through her eyes, and maybe her life wasn't as blank as we thought it would be.

Rabbit has gone through ups and downs through her life and we don't know about it… until now.

Read about Rabbit's life as she tells it, before her untimely death.
WARNING: Read Daring Do and The Night Shifter before continuing!!
Story by: Derpy 1
Thanks again to Pilkie for the amazing cover art!

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2014-03-26 04:24:31 UTC

The Beginning

Dark. Everything was dark with no senses of what was going on on the outside, I was slowly dying. But I welcomed death, even though it was too soon for me, our ancestors never have wrong timing. Well, at least my ancestors... But I'm getting ahead of myself. Lets start from the beginning, the very beginning. I was born to a wonderful family with one older brother and two great parents. My mother's name was Angelfeather, and my dad's, Silvercrystal. My brother got the name Renaissance, and mine... Rabbit.

I always pondered why I had the name of an animal, and my parents told me it was because of how fast and smart I was. I believed them, after all. And I was right, I did learn fast, my first feat of magic was when I was only a very small filly,  I raised a sprout from the ground, and it blossomed into a beautiful flower called a Moongrazer. Or a '' Flower of Stars.''

I kept that flower as long as I could, for it was VERY rare, their was said to be only 3 in the world.... now 4, I guess.

But I wasn't born in the Tribe of Tall Mountains, or any tribe at all... I was born in the Crystal Empire. It was before the time of King Sombra's rule... well, at least yet. One day our father came back from his work as a royal guard, early. We were all confused by why he came home so early, and he just rushed us into our cellar.

That's when my life was torn apart. ''Dad?'' I asked. '' Whats going on?'' He only looked down at me in worry, and pulled my mother aside, whispering to her in secret. I looked up at my bigger brother. ''Renaissance? Do you know what's going on?'' He just shook his head in reply. All of a sudden, we heard hoof steps come close and our cellar door squeaked open. Three ponies in black crystal armor stood around it, staring at us.

   We were thrown into a small cage inside of the castle, in the room right below the top. Later after waiting for what seemed like moons, the same guards came back and took a hold of my father. ''Dad!'' I yelled, trying to take a hold of him with my magic. The guards noticed the light blue around my horn and how much power I put into saving my father. So they dropped my father and came for me. My brother, stood in front of me, daring the guards to come even a step closer. When it came to family, my brother was very protective. He flared his wings and growled at the guards. But the guards shoved him over like a feather, toppling him towards the ground. ''Renaissance!!'' my mother yelled. She rushed the guards, sending one flying towards the wall. My father fought back too, he was of course, one of the royal guards.  But the guard were just too strong, they flung my father and mother back into the jail cell, pulling me and my small body along. They closed and locked the cell door behind me, my family looking at me with a wave of fear over their faces.

No... I thought, I was not going to lose to these ponies and let them separate my family. A surge of power washed over me as i gained back my strength to fight for freedom. I levitated a large bar off the ground, and slammed them into the back of the heads of my attackers. Two were knocked out and one just stared in shock. I ran over to my parents, oblivious to the guard yell, ''King! King Sombra! Hurry! A prisoner has escaped!'' My parents looked at me with tears in their eyes, and my mother spoke up, '' You need to get out of here! We will be fine! Its you who needs to go!'' She yelled. Blurry tears had formed in my eyes, and I just replied with the lump already forming in my thought.

I looked at my dad for any other ideas, but he just shook his head. '' She's right Rabbit, you need to leave as soon as possible!'' He said. ''But-mom- dad, we will see each other again.... right.....?'' I said, getting all sniffy.  '' We don't know, just be careful...'' I held my families' hooves close, embracing their last grasp. But our hold was cut short when a black pony with unusual armor and purple mist clinging to his eyes. He roared a scream that sent shivers up my spine, then chased after me, his wicked horn glowing in an unsettling green light. I ran, taking one last look at my parents, then pushed forward full speed. The bright light of the sun covered my escape route, but I knew it was a way out. But I only noticed too late on what my ''Escape Route'' really was. The balcony was up way too high, an easy death for any pony who would jump off. I felt a searing pain envelop my back and spread across my aching body. The force of the magic that the black pony had summoned was too much for a little filly to handle. It sent me flying over the balcony, and every second my body sent plummeting towards the ground in high speed. I knew that this fall would kill me, and I knew I would never see my family again, so I prepared myself for my...... untimely death...

The Traveler

I looked up into another dark sky, thinking death was upon me. In a flash of bright light, I awoke to the morning light. I lay there, limp and heavy as stone. I couldn't remember anything after the fall. Letting my head rise itself, I looked around to see my surroundings. I was in the same, yet a different environment from where I was last. I was still in the Crystal Empire, I could see that, but the castle didn't look as dark. It wasn't very bright, but it was in a better state.

I shakily stood up, and felt my nose start to bleed. At least it was a sign I was still alive. A rainbow-maned pony flew above me, looking down. ''Hey Miss, are you okay?'' she asked. Miss? I thought. Last time I checked, I was a little filly. There was a small puddle of water next to me. I went over to it to look at my reflection, and what I saw shocked me. Standing there, where I was supposed to be, was a beautiful young mare with a brushed blue and light blue mane, and a white flank. I stepped back and shook the image out of my head. It wasn't possible! It couldn't be.... but I couldn't deny the truth, I was a full grown mare.

The rainbow Pegasus still hovered over me. ''Hello, Miss? Do you need something?'' she grumbled impatiently. I looked at her in fear. Was I supposed to be here? I quickly snatched up my Moongrazer flower, which looked more shriveled then before, and I ran. I ran as fast as I could, crying all the way. Why am I here? Why am I not dead? I thought as dark thoughts invaded my mind. But most importantly... where is my family?

~~~~~~~~~

Many hours later, the night grew over the horizon, and the sun was put to sleep until the next day. I was exhausted from running all day, and thousands of questions ran over in my head. I stopped on a hill overlooking a small town, tomorrow morning I would investigate and keep my head low, I hoped no one would notice. I lay down to the comfy grass, taking in the sounds of the night. And soon I rested my head upon the ground, and sleep enveloped me.

I awoke to the sound of morning birds, chirping softly to announce the awakening of the day.  I yawned and stretched, feeling the grass beneath my hooves. Drowsily, I looked up, taking in the sight of the small town below me. A sign was posted on the outskirts, saying Ponyville I had never heard of this town, so I wondered how they would treat me.

I walked into town, taking in the sights as I did, enjoying the view as I went. This city... just game me a feeling of positivity, not the strain I had on my back throughout my travels. A pony with a white and blue mane and approached me with a smile. "Welcome to Ponyville!'' She said positively, I forced a weak smile. "I'm Colgate! And you are..."

"Rabbit." I replied shyly, wiping away any dried blood on my face. "Well you're new here, aren't you?"  I nodded and Colgate yelled, "PINKIE PIE! WE HAVE A NEWBIE!!!'' Before I could do anything, a pink streak ran up to me at top speed. "Heyi'mpinkiepienicetomeetyouyouarenewhereright?!" She said excitedly. I just stood there and blushed, and soon other ponies came my way. One purple, one orange another white with a purple mane, one pink and yellow and one...rainbow-maned...It was the same pony she met at her home. She was certain to recognize her.

"Hey you!" She said.

Oh-no... well, there goes my stay at Ponyville...