Communism in Equestria

Emerald, you just won against Mayor Mare!” April (my assistant) told me.

“Fantastic!” I uttered with pure joy. “I already have a speech prepared”. It was most likely my traditional views and firm voice that one over the people. Mayor Mare was meek and lenient. She couldn’t keep up with current events. Later that day we celebrated with a massive, marvelous party Pinkie Pie had thrown for me and my supporters. The party was concluded with a toast and a lot of goodbyes to everypony. I couldn’t believe I actually made it! My optimistic thoughts about the future of Ponyville kept me up that night.

“Sir, Celestia requires your presence at once in Twilight’s castle.” “My first day on the job and Celestia already needs me?” I joke around. April snickered and I left my office. I was whistling a catchy familiar tune on my way there. As I entered I was breathless for a moment from all the shiny and exquisite décor. I had never been in the princess’s castle before. I arrived in a large circular room where everypony else was. In the middle was a podium area where all the princesses where with the exception of Cadence and Shining Armor. To my surprise there were many other mayors and leaders. “Whatever this is, it looks serious”. I thought to myself, and then Celestia spoke. “Good, everypony is here, take a seat.” Celestia said in her usual formal tone.

“There’s a new threat to Ponyville and other cities in the country.” “Twilight observed a new form of government while on her latest expedition.” She spoke with a grave tone and lowered her head as Twilight Sparkle began to speak.

“Yes, that’s correct.” “This government is tyrannical and oppressive, as I saw in that small village.” “This new idea is spreading at a dangerous rate.”

“How did it spread anyway, I thought it was an obscure village?” I asked.

“She got away- Suddenly the ponies were in outrage. How could she let this happen?

“Quiet everypony!” She demanded. Everypony began to quiet down. “She wrote a book called “Communism and You” and spread her ideology around various parts of the country.” “Everypony is required to build up their military.” “We don’t know how big this situation is going to get, but we must be prepared.” “Remember our ultimate goal is to stop the spread of this so-called communism.” She dismissed the leaders and gave us some extra information in the form of a document. It was titled “Communism and what we know”. In it detailed what seemed like a horrible and gruesome system. Not only was it bad for people, it was also bad for economy. I knew what position I was going to take. I’m going to join the anti-communist coalition!

I released the book Celestia gave me to the public. It seemed like an instant that people hated communism. It seemed to drive fear in their minds. Ponies were calling it the “Glimmer Scare”, because of communism’s founder Starlight Glimmer and their fear of her and her way of life. Mostly, ponies in my town were voicing their hatred of the system. The ones who didn’t I suspected to be communist radicals in hiding, but I didn’t have proof. My ponies were united for our leaders Celestia and Luna, and anyone who wasn’t was going to be punished.

I was fading in and out of sleep. Finally I awoke when a rock hit my window almost smashing it. There were protesters right outside my house! “The voice of communism shall rise!” They kept shouting in unison. “This is absurd! I suggest you all dismiss yourselves before---. A fire spread from what it looked to come from the center of the crowd. I looked all around when I saw a mysterious Pegasus figure fly off. Whoever it was must’ve dropped a Molotov I thought to myself. Meanwhile, the group dissipated and was harassed by the whole town. This is the perfect time to start a militia. The people are angry and united. Now is the time.

After a couple days, things died down, and I took this as an opportunity. I gathered everypony and began to speak. “We live in pressing times everypony. Keep in mind this is a war of culture, and it’s our way of life versus theirs. Look at the griffin homelands. They’re now recovering from a failed communist regime. Communism is proven not to work. As your mayor, I know you’re looking to me for answers. Here’s my war strategy, we win, and they lose”. The ponies began roaring. “Now, I’m not done yet. To further expand our military capabilities in case of war I’m going to need men. I will lead you into battle, and to victory! Tomorrow meet me at the recruiting stations to protect our way of life!” It was the very first time in Ponyville history that a mayor became a general.

That very next day I raised my own flag above Ponyville. It had Celestia and Luna on it and below it said “Join or die”. I waited at the recruiting station and it did not take long for ponies to line up. Ponyville didn’t have a military before, but now it had a large force to take on any threat. The population was 150 in Ponyville and we managed to get 100 troops enlisted! The others were fillies and those that were thought to be communist sympathizers. I decided to call us the Ponyville Minuteponies, for we could be called to defend the homeland at any minute.  Ponyville had an army and I was going to lead them.

Ever since the militia was formed the communists in the town were awfully quiet. The next week was almost too quiet. Security was at an all-time high in the town. I made sure communist sympathizers were watched, and I soon learned that they were planning a coup. Under other circumstances I would have them jailed, but I must show that this is serious. I had them interrogated. "Did you get all the information I wanted soldier?" I inquired. "We didn't even need to interrogated them, we have physical evidence." "What are we to do with them now?" he asked. "Well, I must send a message to these radicals and to other communists." "Have them executed by the unicorn firing squad." "Oh, and make it a public execution." I added. "Will do General."

        It was about an hour later and a large group of everyday ponies gathered to witness the execution. It was the first execution in Ponyville had in over 100 years. The radicals were crying and begging to be let go. You could seee the tears through the thin sack over their heads. Unfortunately for them, the ponies would have none of it. "Five...Four....Three...Two...One...Fire!" I yelled. Within a second their lives were over, and the ponies erupted in cheer. It might've been considered cruel, but these are difficult times were you're either with us or against us. That was the mentality that was adopted by everypony. The ponies went home and me to the barracks.

When I arrived back a soldier approached me. “General, we have information on the radicals.” “Yes, out with it.” I replied hastily. “The radicals and Appleloosan goverment officials were exchanging letters, they planned to overthrow you and the princess, and install a communist regime !”  I was outraged. It's like they went to go to war! I thought. “This cannot be ignored!” “I will not stand for this!” I shouted. “Sir, we have a ready army, and Appleloosa is no bigger than Ponyville.” The soldier stated. “Yes, but first I must speak with Twilight about this matter.” “Thank you soldier, Dismissed!”

Later that day I went to Twilights Castle. “Twilight, I must speak with you at once.” I said with an urgent tone. “What is it?” “I need your approval, for tomorrow I plan to march on Appleloosa.” “Who made you leader of Ponyville?” Twilight snapped. “With all due respect princess, the radicals planned to have us overthrown and made a deal with Appleloosa to do so, not to mention I’m the general of the Ponyville Minuteponies.” “Yes I’m sorry; you are the elected mayor after all.” “This whole situation has got me on edge.” “Gather your forces and do what you must.” She said in an apologetic and somewhat tired manner. She dismissed me rather quickly. I figured she hadn’t been coping with this well, but I had more important things to worry about. I recalled the information to the militia. They were excited to have their first battle. “Drink and be merry, for tomorrow we march!” I yelled. With that I retreated to slumber, for tomorrow was the first battle, and I could not disappoint them.