The Trotting Dead

TWILIGHT'S P.O.V

After what happened with Celestia, she seemed to stand down as a leader. Since no-pony didn't know what to do, I started making decisions and everypony went along with it. Celestia asked for me a few minutes ago. I was trotting down to her room in my castle.

"What is it?" I asked.

"I saw you out there today. You've been making decisions for the past week and you've been doing better than I've ever been. I know that ponies already see you as a leader, but I want to make it official. After this, I am leaving Ponyville, leaving Equestria for that matter." Celestia said.

"What?! Celestia, what do you mean 'leaving'?!" I asked.

"I have been in contact with my cousin in Aquestria. I am heading there later today." Celestia said.

Before I could talk more, Red came in.

"What is it?" I asked him.

"Guards reported Trotters on the right wall, a lot."

SHANE'S P.O.V

We were working on our campfire when Daryl called out.

"What is it?" I asked.

"It's some kid, man." Daryl said.

I ran over and saw a kid, only a few years older than Carl, with a rifle and a handbow slung on his back, a machete sheathed like a sword, and a large jacket.

"Who the hell are you?" I asked.

The kid looked at me and took off the hood.

"...Dewy. Dewy Decimal."

TWILIGHT'S P.O.V

I followed Red to the wall when I saw about 50 Trotters trying to get through.

"This many won't bring the wall down, but that sound's attracting more and that'll bring the wall down." Red said to me.

"Alright, we need to draw them somewhere. Maybe a... maybe the mountains or somewhere else." I said.

"I have an idea. We could build a hole or a pit somewhere, draw them there, then light it up. Trotters are attracted to fire, so we can take out more." Red said.

"Alright. Rainbow, I want you to get the other pegasi on it." I said.

"You got it, Twi." Rainbow said.

RAINBOW DASH'S P.O.V

I flew over to Cloudsdale, which was part of our safe-zone, and told them about our plan.

"I'm in." Spitfire said.

"Me too." Soarin said.

"Alright, who else?" I asked.

About 6 other pegasi rose their hooves and we started packing. Shovels, guns, and flares.

"We gotta go!" I said as I saw the Trotter count was now 70.

We flew as fast as we could to the area and started digging. We had a hole about 20 inches deep and 10 inches wide, probably not enough, but it'll have to do.

"Get the flares ready!" I called out.

We flew back and dropped a flare. The Trotters started following it. We threw another one nearby, we kept doing this until they reached the pit. They fell in and we lit it up.

"Good job! Now, come on! Let's go home." I said.

We flew home, higher to avoid Trotters. We made it and we saw that the wall was cracked.

"We can fix it. We can always fix it." Twilight said.

This was when Celestia trotted forward.

"This is why I choose Princess Twilight Sparkle to take my place as leader of Ponyville, and after this, Equestria itself."

The crowd cheered and I was with them.

SHANE'S P.O.V

After we sat with the kid, he told us about an establishment up north near Atlanta. He told us about the leaders.

"They're EVIL, Shane. You wouldn't understand, because you won't HAVE to." Dewy said.

"Is someone named Rick in there?" Lori asked.

"I'm not sure, I'm sorry." Dewy said.

"You can stay here if you want." Dale said.

"Thank you, but I have somewhere in mind: Washington D.C." Dewy said.

"Alright, then. At least rest up." I reccomended.

"Alright. Are you sure you don't mind?" Dewy asked.

"We don't mind. The shower works, not good, but okay. Lori and Carol can wash your clothes meanwhile." Dale said.

"Thank you." Dewy said as he got up and walked in.

I looked at Carl who looked curious.

"Where was he from?" He asked.

"Don't know, bud. Best not to worry 'bout it. Besides, like he said, we won't have to if we stay here." I said.

"Got it." Glenn said.

TWILIGHT'S P.O.V

It was a few hours after we led the herd away. We were already remodeling the wall with spikes set up around it and thickening the walls. I saw Celestia start loading a bag with food and water. She saw me and sighed.

"I hope you understand this, Twilight." She said.

"Of course I do. You want to be safe, but you know you can't lead. I get it, but I just hate it. What do I tell the others?" I asked her.

"Easy: Tell them the truth. I couldn't stay here anymore, not with the way I had things. I was scared, and I didn't have to be." Celestia said to me.

"Celestia... wait." I said.

She stopped and faced me.

"If you see anything that could threaten us, write a note to Spike." I said.

She nodded and walked out the gates.

She was gone... most likely for good.

As she left, I heard Red call out from the south. I galloped over and I saw... something at the other side.

"Who are you?!" I called out.

"...Liza." The creature said.