Rust

One hundred years. It has been one hundred years since Celestia was princess. It came quicker than expected, Princess Celestia had actually been killed. After her death, Princess Luna was ruler. She did her best, but unfortunately she was too unexperienced. After Luna died from committing suicide, Equestria fell into darkness. Anarchy spread everywhere. Princess Twilight tried calming everypony down, but it ended with her and her five friends being assassinated.

The world was plunged into civil wars, Canterlot was reduced to rubble and The Crystal Empire disappeared. Everything went wrong. Most of Equestria was a warzone, with ponies killing and maiming. Blood was spilled every day, so Ponyville came up with a solution: Bounty Hunters. Ponies hired to solve a murder and hunt down whoever did it. Bounty Hunters have to know three things: how to solve a mystery, how to track, and how to kill without mercy.

I am one such Bounty Hunter.

My name is Rust. I am a pegasus stallion, with a brown coat and light brown mane. I am very slim, which is why many ponies are surprised to hear that I am a Bounty Hunter. Each Bounty Hunter has a certain specific weapon. Many pick big swords or hammers, I chose the crossbow. Of course I’m not completely defenseless when it comes to up-close-and-personal encounters. I have Wing Blades, which I strap onto my wings. They’re uncomfortable as hell, but they protect me, which is good enough for me.

Anyway, this is a story about my adventures through this shit-hole we still call Equestria. I encounter all sorts of enemies, make a few friends along the way, and hell, even have a little bit of fun. This is my story.