Into The Darkness

“Goodbye Rainbow Dash.” Scootaloo went over the edge slowly falling into the dark abyss below.

“NO!!!!!” Rainbow screeched and dived in after her.

Time seemed to slow down, wind whipped across Scootaloo’s fur and ran through her mane. Her gazed up at the cyan Pegasus flying down after her with sorrow.

Rainbow Dash was flying so fast her wings hurt but she still wasn't sure if she’d make it in time.

Scootaloo’s eyes drifted close and smiled.

Where am I?

The last thing I remember was falling… falling… then nothing. I blinked trying to clear the stars from my eyes.

With some effort I looked toward the only source of light in the room. I gazed upon the object in confusion. Sitting before me was a lantern but there was something strange about it. The flame was flickering six different colors.

Red, orange, green, blue, pink, and purple.

I stared at the flame, mesmerized, before I finally turned my eyes away.

“Nurse?” I called out before breaking out in a coughing fit. Agh, my mouth feels like a diamond dogs nest.

I waited for the nurse to walk through the door for what seemed like hours. Before i called out again.

I growled, “where is everypony?”

I slowly got into sitting position, making my joints creaked and groan like an old mares. Throwing the blanket off I looked down at my body in shock.

When did i get so big, and skinny? How longhave I been out?!

I shook my head, i’ll figure that out later.

I set my shaky hooves on the cold floor and grabbed the lantern before walking toward the door before stopping.

There is a piece of paper on the floor. I set my light source down and picked up the note, I read it out loud.

“Scootaloo, I don't have much time but I need to warn you. Things have changed since you attempted suicide. ”

Suicide? What?

As long as you follow this one simple rule you’ll be safe. Whatever you do, don’t turn off the lights. -Spike”

I stared at the note in confusion. I don't get it, what is he talking about?

“Is this a prank? Spike this isn't funny!” I yell out, my head darts from side to side trying to find Spike. “Seriously this isn't funny.”

Where is he?

“Spike?” I gulp nervously. OK so this isn't a prank, but that's ok because i can figure this out. First order of business? Find my way out of the hospital without getting lost, in the dark.

Buck, I hate the dark.

I picked up my only light source and opened the door, slowly like the door was a bomb. I look left then right before stepping out. The darkness bended around the light like water flowing around a rock. It's almost like...like it's alive.

A shiver went up my spin.

Turning left, I made my way down the hallway. My eyes gazed upon the walls, the paint was peeling from the lack of care making me wonder again how long i’ve been in a coma.

Eventually I Found a stairway down, I practically skipped down in happiness at the thought of leaving this Celestia forsaken hospital.

All was looking up until-- ”Ahh!” --I slipped and fell. Groaning, I rubbed my head where the light jabbed me.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw red. I looked down and saw...blood.

I’m laying in blood.

I screamed and scrambled to my hooves, there's blood everywhere! It's in my fur, it's on the floor, it's everywhere!

The good news is it's not mine, the bad news is I found where it's coming from. Laying before me was Nurse Redheart, with her head and body separated. It looked like her head was ripped off by a powerful force, probably magic.

I stared shocked. Well, I’m traumatized for life. In a daze I continued walking.

“Scootaloo?” I snapped out of my daze by my name being called. I slowly looked back at What's left of Redheart… which was now dragging itself across the floor toward me. Her head was turned, looking at me with glowing red eyes. Slowly her mouth opened letting fresh blood and maggots leak out.

“Scootaloo, come here please~” Her head spoke sickly sweet.

“Oh no, no no no nonononnonono.” I backed up before turning around and running for it. “Zombie, it's a zombie! Zombies are real! Oh no, oh no, no no!”

I don't know how long I've been running for but by the time i calmed down I was completely out of breath and the room i was in was nowhere in sight.

Dammit, just when I was getting somewhere too! A stupid ZOMBIE appears just where I need to be to get out of here!

...There was a zombie, a real zombie right next to me.

I shock my head trying to clear my head from my fearful thoughts.

Right now I need to just worry about getting out of here, without being eaten. I continued down the hallway carefully avoiding any potential threats

Eventually I found that room i was in before, I peeked around the corner. Nurse Redheart was gone so that was good.

I step out from behind the corner and observed the room. The stairs was still bloody, there was chairs and a lamp and on the far right wall was the word “lab.”

If I remember right that means i'm on the second floor. I walked over to the stairs and continued my way to the first floor. Now i just have to find the main room then I'm out.

…Found it.

The main room was covered in blood, like a big fight broke out. I walked over to the door and for the first time in years I saw my reflection. My mane was longer and styled like Rainbow Dash's but my eye is what caught my attention. My left eye was dull and faded making me realize that I couldn't see out of that eye at all. I shook my head and opened the door with a bit of effort. I gasped in shock.

“What happened to ponyville?”