Aftersound

After an accident involving Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash, a confused mare wakes up in an Equestria she doesn't recognize. Set on finding out what happened after the failed experiment, she plunges herself into the grim streets of Canterlot.

A broken echo that no longer belongs
To a city dying in the grasp of icy throngs,
Heart and veins of plastic and steel,
Blind reflexes, no emotions to feel,
Only cold zeros and ones fill her head
In a rusted world of never-ending dread

A mare wakes up in a place she doesn’t recognise, her mind and body feeling wrong, memories and senses all distorted. Outside a half-ruined building she had found herself in, a city straight out of a nightmare leers at her, demanding a question—who is she?

Set on finding the answer, she plunges herself into the unwelcoming streets of the mysterious city, bound to discover the horrible reality of how far ponykind has fallen and what sad truths stand behind it.

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Disclaimer

The story has undergone a substantial rework as of 2021. For the details see here.
English is not my native language and this is my first story—even after the rewrite it still possesses certain flaws. Proceed with no high expectations but caution.

This story is written in close collaboration with my friend Geka, without whom it wouldn't be possible.

Special thanks to Jay Tarrant.

Prereaders and editors: Jay Tarrant, IAmApe, DuvetofReason, Typoglyphic, Mike Meiers, Steel Resolve, Damajics, QU4DZILLA, FairySlayer.

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Profanity

Gore

Violence

Dark

Death

Alternate Universe

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Science Fiction