fLuTtEr

Author: Annonymouse
MLP:FiM is property of Hasbro. This is a free fan-fiction, not to be sold or traded for any money, goods or services.
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WARNING: GRIMDARK. Contains graphic writing. Please do not read if you do not like gory violent stories concerning MLP. Contains murder, slaughter, vore and swearing (like this last one really matters, lol).
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fLuTtEr
tWeLvE
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The entire force of fourteen guards were up now, with Captain Crystal Dash taking the lead. They arrived near the sight of the attack.

“Show me where you were standing.” Crystal ordered the 'lucky' guard.

“I was right here, facing Corporal Snow. It was unreal what happened. One second we we were talking, and the next, he was gone. It was a dark shadow. So fast, and silent.”

Crystal looked down at the ground where Snow had been standing. His hoof prints were there, leading up to this point, then nothing leading away. “Spread out and search. There must be some clue left behind by the attacker.”

“Sir!” The guards saluted and dot to work. It was still dark, but they all carried light stones.

The search was fruitless. No tracks, broken twigs, nothing.

Crystal looked up the road, toward the home of Carrot Top. His last visit here had not been a pleasant one either. He knew, further up the road was Fluttershy's home. She had been evacuated and had been living with Rainbow Dash.

The Captain shivered slightly from the odd chill in the air. It felt like he was being watched.

“Captain.” The Private who had been with Snow approached. “Just like last time we were here, there's no evidence. Whatever we are dealing with isn't natural.”

“I agree. The only survivor is Fluttershy...” Crystal looked back toward town. “We need to question her again.”

The Private nodded. “Shall I go get her?”

“No, bringing her out into the open may be a very bad idea. It's possible that this thing may try to go after her.”

“Of course Captain.”

The sound of a twig snapping in a nearby bush caught ALL the guard's attention. They turned to see a pink pony emerge from the bushes.

“Oh hello.” Pinkie Pie grinned, looking bright and cheery. “What are all of you doing here? Having a party?”

Crystal stepped forward. “Ma'am, this is not a safe place to be right now.”

“It can't be as bad as the Everfree Forest. The mess was really messy.”

“Mess?” The Captain raised an eye.

“Oh yes. Bits and pieces all over the place.” She reached over her shoulder and pulled out a sword. “Found this though. It looks like one of yours.”

“Where did you find that?”

“In the forest. I can show you where.”

Crystal nodded. “You're Pinkie Pie, right? One of Rainbow Dash's friends, right?”

Pinkie hung her head, looking sad. “Yup. I'm really sad she died, but I'm happy knowing that you're here to protect all of us.” She placed the sword back at her side. “I'll show you where I found this.”
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The scene was gory, to say the least. The remains of Snow were strewn about the small clearing, what little there was left of the poor guard pony. Blood splattered the trees, bushes and rocks.

As expected, there was no sign of the head.

“See? A messy mess.” Pinkie Pie's ears twitched a little. “Say, anypony else notice how quiet it is?”

Oh yes, indeed it was quiet. No nighttime creatures could be heard. Not even insects. The air was still, and it was very unnerving.

“Sir?” The Private who had been teamed up with Snow looked just as scared as the rest of the team. “I think we should get out of here.”

Crystal nodded. “Gather up Snow's remains and let's head back to Ponyville...”

“Hey, where's Red Leaf?” Another guard asked, noticing the pony that had been RIGHT beside him moments ago was gone.

“Circle formation.” Crystal suddenly ordered. In seconds, the thirteen guards were facing outwards from a protective circle, with Pinkie Pie in the center. “Protect the civilian.” He drew his sword, as did every other pony who had one, including Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie was grinning as she eyed Crystal Dash's vulnerable back. He was so scared, so vulnerable.

She glanced to her left and watched as a white streak dropped from above and silently made off with the talkative private. The two ponies on either side of him had not even realized he was missing. At least, not until his corpse hit the ground at the edge of the small clearing, his throat ripped out.

This caused panic and three of the younger guards bolted, screaming for their mommies. They bolted all in different directions. Their crashing through the bushes was cut short, one at a time, and only the last one had a chance to scream before falling silent.

“And then there were ten.” Pinkie whispered in a creepy voice, just loud enough to make all remaining ten guard's manes and tails go on end.

Crystal spun around, glaring at Pinkie Pie. “You... You lead us here...”

Pinkie giggled maniacally. “You should watch your back Cappy.” Her eyes were uneven, and that crooked grin was not one of a sane pony.

A scream from his right, and another guard vanished.

The remaining guards moved away from Pinkie Pie and next to the Captain.

As her blue eyes turned a blood red, Pinkie Pie laughed. “Your numbers are dwindling. What will you do? If you run, one or two of you might make it out of the forest, but will you even make it to Ponyville?”

“You're the one behind these disappearances?”

“Oh Cappy, do you think that little Pinkamena Diane Pie is the one you should be focusing your attention on? You're down another pair.”

Crystal looked and a quick head count, he was indeed down to Six, Seven if he included himself. “Retreat. Back to Ponyville.” He took the lead, remembering the way back easily. He heard another scream and a sickening crunch behind him. (Six.) He thought. From having fourteen under his command, he was down to five left.

A quick glance back and his blood ran cold.

“One...” He slowed and backed toward the edge of the forest, praying these things might not follow him out.

A pair of glowing red eyes opened in the dark path before him. The light from his light stone glinting off a length of metal.

“Pinkie?”

He was answered by the maddening giggle. “Giggle at the ghosties.” And she lunged forward.

Crystal parried with his sword, and was pushed back. This mare, she was no trained fighter, but she moved like she was dancing, and she was fast, almost impossibly fast.

Still, he was just as fast, and he was a trained fighter. Sure, he never had thought he's ever really NEED to actually fight, but he did have the basic training.

Pinkie Pie would attack quickly, moving almost in ways that were impossible for a pony to move, never mind attack from. She kept the Captain on his guard, and finally managed to get a slight nick oh his shoulder.

“I win.” She giggled and bounced around and stood triumphantly on her hind hooves..

Captain Crystal Dash saw this as an opportunity. He had never killed another pony, or any creature before, but as she buried the sword into Pinkie Pie's chest, he felt sick to his own stomach. He released the grip on the sword and staggered back, staring at Pinkie Pie, who was still standing upright on her hind legs, a confused and pained look in her eyes.

“But... I won...” She coughed up blood and staggered, falling to all four hooves. “You... cheated...” She gasped out before falling to her side.

Crystal stepped back and felt his legs shaking. His vision blurred and the small nick on his neck was burning like it had been rubbed with salt. He looked down at Pinkie's dropped sword and saw the black substance on it.

“Poison?” He coughed and staggered, leaning against a tree. “P... Princess... We... failed...” His vision went black and he felt no more.
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Pinkie Pie had never felt pain like this before. Her chest burned and it was hard to breath.

“Mother?” Walked up, an actual look on concern on his face. He was evil and cruel, a predator, but when it came to his mother, he was a good son... mostly.

“Shh Blackthorn.” Flutters smiled. “My friend Pinkie Pie will be alright.” She then leaned down and whispered into Pinkie's ear. “I won't let you die.”

Pinkie gritted her teeth as Flutter pulled the sword from her chest. A moment later, the yellow creature stung her in the shoulder.

“This venom I injected you with will keep you from dieing, but it will slowly paralyse you for a short while.”

Pinkie nodded as she felt her body growing weaker from the loss of blood.

Flutter's horn started glowing. Moss, leaves and vines floated over and were used to bind the puncture wound. The process hurt like mad, but Pinkie Pie didn't cry out. She only whimpered.

As Flutter finished, she turned to Blackthorn. “Sweetie?”

“Yes Mother?”

“Pinkie Pie is a dear friend, you understand, correct?”

“I will treat her as you would treat her.” The hansom monster nodded. He knelt next to Pinkie Pie. “I can heal her, but it will be very painful.”

Flutter raised an eye. “How?”

Blackthorn smiled at his mother. “Remember when you were stung?”

“No, but I believe that's how I became pregnant with you.”

“It is.”

“But... the thing that stung me, it died.” Flutter shook her head. “I won't let you die like that.”

“Mother, I will be alright. I won't be stinging her.”

“What will you do?”

“First, for her to live, she must come close to death. I'll take her home and begin. Will you be alright with disposing of the evidence?”

“Yes, I'll be fine.” Flutter looked down at the captain. “I still haven't eaten yet.”

Blackthorn shook his head. “Don't eat him. He's been poisoned. It tastes really bitter.”
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Pinkie Pie was glad for Flutter's venom that coursed through her veins. It meant she would not be dieing from her internal bleeding. Still, it hurt so much. Heck, she knew she should be dead right now.

She couldn't move at all as Blackthorn set her down on the floor of his huge tree home.

“Don't worry. I won't hurt you. You're an important friend of Mothers.” He walked out of Pinkie's line of vision, allowing her to see a familiar orange pony.

(Carrot Top?)

Carrot Top watched her, a strange, dazed look on her face, almost like she didn't know who she was looking at. A metal collar was around her neck, connected to a chain that was hooked to the wall.

Blackthorn stepped back into view. “Now, Pinkie Pie was it? I'm going to be doing something quite painful to you, but I am not harming you. Right now, you're drowning in your own blood, and I'm going to have to deal with that.”

He opened his mouth, his fangs growing long and thin. He bit down onto her neck, piercing her jugular.

Pinkie would have cried in pain, but she simply couldn't. She could feel him sucking out her blood. Her entire body started feeling deathly cold, but she was still alive.

“Ah...” Blackthorn pulled back, blood dripping from his mouth. “Don't worry. I'll be doing you quite a favor now.” His tail rose up, the stinger coming toward her neck.

(Wait... His venom... It's deadly. A small cut killed Cappy... He's going to kill me... FLUTTERSHY!!!) She mentally screamed.

Fluttershy's voice echoed soothingly in her mind.

Pinkie felt the needle thin stinger pierce her neck and start pumping in lots of fluids.

“It's ok Pinkie Pie.” Blackthorn whispered softly. “I'm giving you your blood back, mixed with mine. You'll start healing quickly now.”

Pinkie was actually starting to feel the pain slowly receding. She was also starting to regain her ability to move. Her body was warming back up, and a feeling of euphoria swept through her. “Black... Thorn...” She managed to speak.

“Almost done.” He gave a final pump of blood and pulled the stinger out. “There, you should be feeling better quickly.”

Pinkie could move again, and the pain and discomfort was fading away, being replaced by a rush of energy that flowed through her body. She sat up and sighed with delight. “I... I'm ok. Oh thank you Blackthorn.”

He smiled, his teeth back to their normal feline ones. “Mother asked I save you, and I have.” He smiled as he walked around her, looking at her from all angles. “You are very cute, much better looking than 'her'.” He pointed at Carrot Top with his tail.

“Carrot Top... We thought she was dead.”

“No, she's very much alive. She's my plaything, though I believe I broke her. Her mind that is.” He chuckled. “Ever seen a normal pony eat meat?”

“Ponies can't eat meat.” Pinkie replied, then took on a thoughtful look, hoof on chin. “What does it taste like? What's it feel like in your mouth?” She licked her lips. As she did so, she felt her teeth. Small fangs were felt by her tongue.

“Would you like to try some?” Flutter asked as she landed, the body of one of the guards dropping onto the floor. “It's so wonderful.”

Pinkie stared at the guard. “Fluttershy? I... I don't know.”

“It's alright Pinkie.” Blackthorn rested a wing over her back. “My blood is changing you. I'm sure you can feel it. You can eat meat as well as plants.”

“I... I do feel different.”

Flutter dragged the guard over by a leg, drawing blood which Pinkie could smell. She set him down and Pinkie could see, much to her surprise, he was still breathing. “I saved one for dinner.” She smiled at Pinkie. “Your dinner my dear Pinkamena Diane Pie.”

Pinkie gulped nervously. “But.. He's still alive.”

Blackthorn nudged Pinkie. “Of course. Dead flesh is not as good as warm, living flesh.” He smiled down at the guard, grabbing his head and looking into his eyes. “Soaked with fear, the flesh tastes divine.”

Pinkie looked into the guards eyes, her crooked and insane face appearing suddenly. “You don't say?” She licked her lips.

Flutter tapped the guard's neck. “It's best if you drink them dry first. That way there's less of a bloody mess to clean up afterwards.” She then glanced at Carrot Top. “Keeping her as a pet?”

Blackthorn flashed a dark grin at Carrot Top. “You could say that. Her mind was not strong. I broke her so easily. Pinkie Pie is something special. She's strong, like we are.” He smiled at the pink mare. “So, go on and eat.”

Pinkie nodded and carefully ran her fangs along the guard's neck. She shivered in delight as she felt the pulse and bit down, piercing his jugular. The hot coppery blood filled her mouth and poured down her throat. The sensation was familiar, like when Pinkie consumed her favourite baked goodies. She always felt really good while eating and simply loved the sugar rush afterwards.

How would she feel after drinking this stallion's blood? She wanted to know as she gulped greedily. She could feel his pulse slowing, and finally stopping as she sucked the last drops of blood from him.

Stepping back, Pinkie felt the rush flow through her entire body. It was not the sugary rush from sweets, but a power rush. She felt better in every way.

“Did you enjoy that dear?” Blackthorn smiled.

“Oh yes, very much.” She licked her lips. “I... I feel so much better than ever before.” Pinkie looked down and could still see his eyes quivering in fear, even though his chest had stopped moving. “He's still alive?”

Flutter nuzzled Pinkie affectionately. “Of course. My venom keeps the brain alive.” She glanced at Pinkie's full belly. “Are you full?”

“I'm stuffed.” Pinkie patted her belly. “And I'm starting to feel really tired.”

“Then we should return to Ponyville. I don't want the ponies to get suspicious.”

Pinkie smiled sweetly, but with a slight twisted edge. “Of course. I hope I can come back soon.”

“You will.” Blackthorn smiled. “My blood will slowly change you. It might be a little frightening and painful at times though.”

Pinkie nodded. “I understand.” She then turned to Flutter. “Let's go home, but first...” She turned, and grinned madly down at the guard. Her eyes showing how drunk she was on this new power.

Pinkie Pie drew his dagger.
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Rarity awoke a little earlier than she had intended. Fluttershy was not in bed, and she wanted to panic. Then she heard the ruckus outside. A few screams of terror.

Rushing downstairs and outside, Rarity felt her stomach heave.

Pony skins had been stretched out on frames and set in a circle in the town square.

One skin really caught Rarity's attention. Captain Crystal Dash's coat and mane were unmistakable.

“Oh Celestia...” She gasped. She turned and rushed back inside. “Oh dear Celestia... what happened last night? All the Royal Guards... skinned...”

“Skinned?” Fluttershy's voice gasped.

Rarity looked up the stairs and saw Fluttershy standing in the bathroom doorway. “Oh Fluttershy... It's horrible... All the royal guards that came to Ponyville... They've all been killed last night.”

“Oh no... Even Crystal? Dashie's dad?”

“Please... don't go outside... It's so horrible.” Rarity felt her stomach heave again. She rushed past the yellow Pegasus and into the bathroom.

Fluttershy smiled cutely once the door slammed shut. (Oh Rarity. You are just so... innocent.) She trotted down the stairs and looked out the window. (Pinkie Pie sure did a wonderful job, and all in just an hour. She certainly is talented with a blade.) She closed the curtain and entered the kitchen, waiting for Rarity.

(I wonder how today is going to be turn out?)
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Pinkie Pie was all smiles again, her mane and tail, oddly, were still strait.

She admired herself in the mirror. Her sharp teeth which she could make look like pony teeth. Her blood red eyes that could become blue. She could feel the changes that were happening inside her, and they were a little uncomfortable.

Perhaps when the major changes happened, then she might feel the pain again. She simply wondered (How long till I'm beautiful like Flutter?)
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To Be Continued...
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Authors Note:
Been asked a few times about Carrot Top. Now you know. This chapter was daunting to start, and had to be rewritten three times from start to finish. Believe me when I say I've finally cracked that writer's wall that's before me.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. More of Pinkie Pie in the next chapter, and Applejack too (been leaving her out WAY too much...). This time I will keep my promise to bring in Dark Lady Twilight Deathspark. She's so bad ass.
Editor's Note:
I know my wife said she would be bringing Twilight back in this chapter, but the original draft of this chapter felt incomplete. It was WAY too rushed, and made my brain nearly bleed and ooze out my ears. She's not allowed to write without coffee. Ever. (A/N: or a nice stiff drink while I'm writing.)