Author's Note

Well is finally here, not exactly a chapter, but it is in way....
Well I tried to fit the old chapters into the rewritting but it was imposible so i need to start again but not from the begining, there will be points that are going to stay not exactly the same but still.
Also I was searching for editors and proofreaders which ended in a succes! AMERICA! FUCK YEEAH!!!!! ( paste those last words on youtube and they will send to a funny or awesome epic song XD)
So my editor is joeSFX, who I give the biggest of the thanks and more for fix this chapter, and work with me in future chapters

So in summmary this is like a teaser(or not) about the current situation in Equestria and much better explained than before
And proofread by DE_K
Please enjoy the reading and don't forget to comment, because feedback is appreciated

''Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of a man''

(Background Music)

June 13th, 1823 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS: Unknown disease, Should we be worried?

Last week there had been numerous reports of a disease completely new to our medicine register, our best medics have started to research about this mysterious disease. Please look out for the following symptoms: terrible headaches, high fever, chronic shivers and general weakness of the body. In case that you or anyone you know of have one or more of these symptoms immediately call for medical aid to be treated and avoid the spreading of this disease. Our medics say that this disease is not mortal since it has yet to claim a life, but all the victims haven’t shown any sign of recovery.

Citizens of Equestria ,I, as a simple columnist, ask you a question. Should we be worried about this disease or will it all blow over soon?

June 21st , 1823 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS: The disease claimed its first victim!

Against all speculations of our medical team in Canterlot, the disease has resulted to be mortal. Yesterday it claimed its first victim, a young worker whose name has been censored as of the family’s request. Now everyone who has been infected by this unknown disease has entered a state of panic, fearing the same fate of the young man. We must also inform you of a new symptom that was discovered recently when someone carrying this disease started to develop numerous cysts filled with pus all across his skin. The hospitals are now starting to become overpopulated by the numerous patients who unfortunately have contracted the disease. Despite these problems I have faith in our medical team, who work with courage to find a cure and save these unfortunate souls.

July 12th , 1823 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS: Hospitals have closed their doors to all patients.

Yesterday all hospitals across Equestria have came to the hard decision, they have closed their doors to everyone due the overpopulation of patients. Those who live in the Industrial zone have been most affected by this controversial decision. We managed to interview a hospital director who requested to remain anonymous and said that he is incredibly sorry for recurring to this decision and stated that the hospitals lack of personnel and equipment to attend such number of people influenced his and the other doctors decision in the matter, he also stated that they are now working harder searching for a solution.

August 01st, 1823 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS: Rats everywhere!

Experts have concluded after many studies on the matter, that the responsibles for the elevated infection rate of the disease were rats. It has been determined that wherever those rodents appeared, more people appeared carrying the illness. With the approving of both of our beloved Empresses, government officials have started The Deep Cleaning Project, which consists in teams of brave citizens who will venture in the most infected zones and exterminate these rodents. Yesterday Project Officials presented the uniform for the volunteers which consist in a sealed hazmat suit, black boots and special mask.

The Deep Cleaning Project has started with good success in slowing infection rates albeit slowly and is calling for more volunteers who want to help Equestria with this deed.

August 28th, 1823 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS:Insanity Reigns!

The Black Death, name which has been given to the disease, has been accumulating a worrying amount of victims and each day is spreading at an alarming peace despite the government's best efforts. The infected have entered in a state of unrest and have started to attack anyone who is not carrying the disease. This sudden change of behaviour is one of the many reasons of why the victims are increasing. Now volunteers of The Deep Cleaning Project are starting to fear for their lives. Sadly this has caused the government to call to the Royal Guard and mercenary groups for help allowing them to use force against our people when they see fit to mantaint them at bay. These measures have caused chaos between infected and the non-infected, it also seems that the rat population has begun to use this time without extermination teams to repopulate their dwindling numbers and are now numerous enough to attack our brave volunteers and citizens.

Military Officials have stated that they are developing a new weapon to help deal with these problems, but they don’t know how much it will take to finish developing this weapon.

September 13th, 1823 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS: Betrayal?

Yesterday Equestria received a low blow, almost all Pegasus citizens and guards have left our ground cities to move out to their sky cities leaving us behind in the process. Some believe that they can not be blamed, that their actions are understandable and that they’re finding their own way to survive the crisis. A Cloudsdale Weather Factory official has also promised to keep their weather duties on schedule despite the migration, but most of us, including me, feel betrayed for this selfish act.

September 29th , 1823 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS: Worthy of being called a Rescue Guard?

Since the departure of the Pegasus population, the Royal Guard has seen a lack of personal as well as a decline in recruitment rates. Our beloved Rulers have discussed this problem and they came to an agreement to resolve this crisis. With the approval of both of our Empresses our head of the military has started the Rescue Guard Program, some see this as a big problem since the Rescue Guards have been reported in being ex-convicts who have been recently released for good conduct and for fulfilling their sentences. There has already been a number of complains about them abusing power and for uncalled violence, but at least they realize their job keeping at bay the violent infected and disease ridden rats. We hope that this project will not be a terrible mistake.

October 31st, 1823 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS: Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Last Saturday both of our Empresses have approved with pain in their hearts a project that would build quarantine zones for the infected which will be heavily guarded by Royal Guards, Rescue Guards and Arc pylons. They showed their pain in this decision but they have stated that it had to be done if we want to stop this crisis. Each of these zones have been planed to be placed slightly away from their cities where they can wait for their fate in peace and without the danger of spreading the infection.

January 05th , 1824 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS: The fall of a united community

Since the recent failure of the quarantine zones in holding back the Black Death, our Empress Celestia has signed the approval of the definite separation of all cities in our nation. Now each town and city will be divided in two parts, one for the citizens who have been infected with the disease and the other for the ones that are healthy. The construction of the walls have started, and it will be ready in only three weeks. Now we can only hope for the best.

February 07th, 1824 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS: Unstoppable!

Today the government has released new information concerning the amount of victims who passed away due to the Black Death. The number has been estimated in more than 70,000 deaths! Despite the efforts, there has been no improvement of the current situation, instead it seems to be taking a turn for the worse. Rats keep coming like ants and are spreading the illness at an alarmingly high rate. Now the number of reports due to rat attacks have surpassed those of the infected, but what is really worrying is that our military has finished developing their new weapon and has started using it to aid our citizens, but unfortunately it still hasn’t been showing signs of helping.

February 13th , 1824 The Canterlot Times

BREAKING NEWS: We are no longer safe.

Yesterday the Black Death claimed its first victim from the noble bloodline.
His death has shown the clear evidence that nobody is safe from this disease. And now I must say a farewell, because as of last Friday I have started to show signs of the Black Death’s symptoms and will be relocated to our city’s quarantine zone. I wish you all luck, even if I don’t know anyone of you, I wish you all luck facing this crisis and hope you continue with courage fighting the Black Death because I can not continue this fight.

My time has come.