Rise of the Imperial Pony Empire

Act: 1 Rising.

A odd mare trots into the neutral town of Arthrenia. She was dirty and bruised from the long walk. Her mane was messed up and dirty, her hooves were sore from the walking.

The township were curious of this new arrival, to see one looking in such a state would bring suspicion to anyone at this time and age. Ponies were staring at this newcomer as she makes her way to the town inn near the middle of it.

The inn doors open as the new mare enters attracting all inside. She starts to stumble as she walks in towards the bar, attracting even more attention, even the band has stopped to watch her. Tears were streaming down her face as she fights the pain from her limbs and from emotions.

Finally, she falls. Ponies near her get up to catch her only to be too late as she hits the floor and passes out right then and there. The last thing she sees before blacking out, was a stallion and a mare bending over her.

Location: Arthrenia clinic, North of Canterlot and Cloudsdale

The mare wakes on a fluffy bed to a blinding light above her. Groaning as she rubs her eyes and slowly sits up from the bed. She looks around to see medical equipment connected to her.

'The hell am I?' she thinks

As if in answer a nurse enters with her medical clipboard writing, oblivious of the mare watching her. Finally looking up from her work she gasps as she locks onto the mares eyes. She looks at the mare for a few more seconds till she rushes out of the room. The mare rolls her eyes at the nurse's reaction and lays back down on the soft bed. A few minutes later she hears hoof-steps and she looks over at the door for the nurse to enter again and a doctor as well.

"Where am I?" the mare asks.

The doctor answers, "You are in the Arthrenia clinic. What is your name?"

"My name, is BlackRose." she answers.

"Well Miss Rose, you passed out in the inn after you had entered. You looked like you have not eaten in days." the doctor informs.

"That is true I have not. Thank you for helping me."

"Of course, what kind of medical staff would we be if didn't help ponies?" the nurse says.

"Heh, true there." Rose responds smiling.

They help Rose get up from the bed by letting her use them to hold on to as she moves around. finally taking off the medical equipment on her she can finally walk but not perfectly, she just can't move fast without falling over. Finally helping her back to the bed they say they will be back tomorrow to help her get back on her hooves.

"Thank you again." Rose says with a smile.

"No problem, see you tomorrow." they say as they leave.

As Rose lays herself on the bed to sleep. 'I could get used to this town.'

The next few days were spent by Rose getting back on her hooves and eating healthy till they finally said that she was in good shape. They gave her bits and some provisions to help her out. The mayor of the town visited her once and said that she would be given a home to live in and tax protection for 2 weeks so she can settle in. Finally leaving the clinic, Rose steps into the sunlight. she raises a hoof to block the sun till her eyes got adjusted to it.

It was a busy day for the town, merchants from other villages and towns were going by, ponies working or going to work. Rose walks down the street to the said location of her home. It was a nice town, almost a city for the neutrals, it had a small guard army protecting it. The mayor said it was the largest settlement that is free from the war. He also offered to have Rose sit in the Counsel of Settlements. A union of all the neutral settlements to come together and make large decisions. Rose accepted once away so she can tell her story of woe to the Settlements.

Finally arriving at her abode, she enters it. It was a house, not a large one but one that is good for a single or 2 ponies living in it. She puts all the food within the fridge, before exploring the rest of the home. Her home consisted of, a large room, probably the living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms one with a bed, two bathrooms, one in her bedroom and one near the kitchen. She sits down on the couch in the large room to listen to the radio, a still young invention. As she was listening to music station, a knock comes from her door. She opens her eyes from her daydreaming to get up and answer it.

She opens the door to Arthrenian guard in armor and holding a spear. His coat was a black and his mane blue with a white streak through it. He looks at her with an expressionless face.

"Are you Miss BlackRose?" he asks.

Rose nods, "Yes I am."

"You are called to the Counsel of Settlements by the mayor." he states.

"Alright, let me get ready."

He nods and turns away to wait outside. It took a few minutes till she was ready. Once she was, they headed to the town hall in quiet. She looks at the face of the guard, still showing no expression.

"Um, what is your name guard?" she asks breaking the silence

"It's DeathFury." he replies without breaking a step.

Rose nods but stays quiet. Feeling uneasy, she comes up with another question.

"Whats it like here?" she asks.

"It's nice and peaceful, not many crimes or anything. Not to many abnormal things happen here.." he pauses, "other than you arriving." he finishes.

"Wait..." she thinks, "were you that stallion in the inn when I arrived?" she asks looking at him

His blank face breaks for a split-second before reforming to a blank one. "Well yes, I was on duty there when you appeared. I was also the one who brought you to the clinic."

"Oh, thank you for that." she says.

After walking a few more blocks, they come into view of a large building with marble pillars and of stone. They walk up the steps to the great doors of the place before stopping. Fury turns around to face her.

"You can go on in they will be waiting there for you." he says.

"Thank you again." she replies before entering the doors.

He grunts his response. She enters and finds a great hall with all the Settlement leaders sitting at a desk around a large one. They look at her as they hear her enter. She looks to the mayor who nods to a seat next to him. She makes her way to the spot next to him and sits down behind the desk in the chair. The Counsel meeting has begun.