The Pony Games

All was silent at the center, the only sound was breathing and a paper being lifted out of a fish bowl.

"First mare..." Filthy Rich stated, opening the piece of paper, "is Pinkie Pie." Gasps were heard all around as the pink mare calmly got out of the crowd. Even though she had a weak smile, her mane was a little flatter than normal, showing she was traumatized about it. Pinkie Pie was known for hosting private parties for marriages and birthdays, and she was good at watching her spendings.

Twilight sighed; even though she would miss Pinkie's small parties, this meant she was closer to not being picked. Fluttershy also looked the same, traumatized, but happy it was not her. These games had a trick to having all the ponies feel safe until their name was called, and it was cruel. Words struck as saying first stallion, and the two sighed, letting their thoughts travel. The stallion called up was Big Mac, the trusty strong red stallion who was a part of the farm.

"Fine, fine good chap, please stand over here then." Filthy Rich pointed him to the guy tribute side of the stage. "Now, next mare." he stated, picking another paper and unfolding it. Both Fluttershy and Twilight tensed, hoping it was not them. "Our next mare tribute is, Scootaloo."

More gasps came from the audience, as how could the young scooter pegasus be picked? She was too young, it seemed, but then again, the games liked to throw colts into the mix. The small orange pegasus confidentially went up to the stage. Twilight knew that confidentiality well; she was going to try to win. She was at a lot of disadvantages; she couldn't fly and she was really young.

"Very good, please stand over there. Now, onto the stallions again." Filthy Rich took another paper out and opened it. All again grew silent as he looked up and read the name, "Flash Sentry!" some small gasps were heard again, for he was known for making leather.

"Yes, yes. Now to the final mare!" Both Twilight and Fluttershy gulped down and huddled close together. Will they be off the hook to live in the poor district of Ponyville? They shouldn't have put their hopes up. "Fluttershy!" Gasps were heard once again, but Twilight felt her friend freeze. There was no way this timid mare was going to win. No, it was wrong.

Fluttershy huffed out a sad 'huh' like she should've known and smiled towards Twilight to then go towards the stage. Twilight panicked and yelled, "Wait!" All grew silent. She pushed herself to the aisle and pointed her hoof up. "I volunteer as tribute!" Everypony grew even more silent while looking to her like she was crazy. Fluttershy looked towards her and shook her head to tell her not to, but it was too late.

"Well then! What a surprise! Our first tribute! Come to the stage my darling." Twilight nodded then went towards the stage. As she passed Fluttershy, she saw betrayal in her eyes. She wanted Twilight to live happily, not die in her place. "I'm sorry." Twilight whispered and then went up on stage. "What is your name, darling?" he asked, bringing her to center stage.

Twilight looked to the crowd of Ponyville, "I am Twilight Sparkle."