Seven Very Chilling Mare's Tales

My head was aching, my vision was shifting slowly from colored blurs to red ones. I raised a hoof to my eye to rub it, only to feel a warm sensation. Pulling back my hoof I looked at it, it was coated in a dark red. My vision began to dim as I felt another sharp pain in my back of what I assumed to be hooves. "Hurry up! You got to get out of here!"

My teeth were gritted as I asked the strange rainbow blur "I-ARGH-what? Who-who are you?"

My bones refused to respond to my attempts to rise to my hooves, instead a painful 'CRUNCH' is heard and echoes through my ears as I fall back to the loamy, rain-soaked soil. I scream as the agony ricochets up my spine. "AAAAAURGGGGH!"

The voices of the pursuers could be heard louder now. Closer. "Yeah, that's her alright! Rar, you take the left and Fluttershy you take the right, Pinkie an' ah got th' middle! Let's git her girls!"

I turn my head frantically to glance at my wings and wince. The cyan feathers were ripped and the bones poking through told me they would not be lifting off anytime soon. "There's no time for names! Please we have to go now! We can't let them get you again!"

I tried my best to move, but all I could manage was a wiggle, my side feeling increasingly wet and warm. My vision grew dimmer and I struggled to move. As my eyes close, I heard sprinting hooves skid to a stop beside me. The last thing I saw was an orange foreleg before my world faded to black. "It's bad, Twi was right to be worried. Alright girls, place her on mah back. We need ta git her to Starlight, fast."

I was in a hall all of a sudden. Before me stood a white alicorn with a sun on her flank. In her hooves she held a leash that seemed to lead to my neck. "Come here, slave."

The leash was tugged sharply pulling me down onto my knees. "OW!"

The white alicorn glared at me. "Shut up, you are a guard in this castle you worthless pegasus. You will do your duty of serving the princess, now stick out your tongue and prepare to relieve my stress like a good slave."

I opened my eyes wide and screamed in pain. "ARRRRRRGH!"

In front of my eyes was a lilac colored unicorn. "Oh thank goodness, you had me so worried!"

Her amethyst eyes were dripping from what appeared to be a lot of crying. She brushed a hoof across her eyes. "I thought we had lost you!"
blinking, I winced in pain. Gritting my teeth, I asked, "Who ARGHHHHH who are you?"

The lilac unicorn was pushed out of the way as a lavender alicorn appeared in my view with her wings flared. "Can you hear me?"

I try to nod but I cannot move,I utter a terrified, "Y-yes"

Her wings folded down as she lowered her muzzle and gave me a tender liplock. I blushed profusely as she spoke to me in a gentle caring voice. "You have lost a lot of blood, sweetie. Please try not to move."

I whimper from the pain as I respond. "Um...I...who are you? What happened to the white alicorn I just saw?"

The lavender alicorn looked fierce for a moment. "What white alicorn?"

I stammer out in fear. "The one who was holding my...leash?"

Leaning down to give me a gentle embrace the lavender alicorn whispered softly, "Do not worry about her, she will never hurt you again. I've made sure of it. As for who I am, I am somepony who cares deeply for you, my name is Twilight Sparkle. Now please, sweetie stay still while Starlight repairs your body."

The lilac unicorn looked surprised and turned to Twilight and whispered fearfully, "Your majesty you must be joking these wounds are far too severe-"

Twilight glared at her and spoke in an icy tone, but one that seemed almost concerned. "If she doesn't make it Starlight, your screams will echo throughout Equestria for hundreds of years to come as I slowly tear you apart, am I clear?"

The one called Starlight, whimpered and cowled her head in submission. "Yes, your majesty."

I gasp as I feel a sharp poking feeling followed by a severe burning sensation as the plunger of the needle is pressed fully downward. "GRAAAAAAAAAAAAUGH!"

Starlight gently strokes my head and whispers in a soft voice, "there, there sweetie. Your mommy is so proud of her big girl."

My mind feels fuzzy almost like static, I repeat the only word I can recall hearing. "Mommy?"

My eyes slowly fluttered feeling extremely heavy and as I close them unable to keep them open any longer, she responds in a soft sing-song voice. "That's right, sweetie I am your mommy and I am very proud of you. I need you to be brave and rest now. Listen to my lullaby and dream the sweetest of dreams."

I was back in the hall. My hooves were shaking as I was forced to stand on tip hoof while that wretched white alicorn jerked my leash forcing me to dance. "Pl-ease stop your majesty!"

"Shut your mouth, you worthless slut. Dance for your dinner and be grateful I am generous enough to give you any chance of eating after that disgraceful performance."
As I begin to cry, the sound of faint singing reaches my ears. The singing grows steadily louder as the horrid scene is washed away. ~ I am here,

I am by your side.

I will heal your pain,

I will mend your pride.

With your mommy's help,

Your wings will soar again.

The pain will fade, the wounds will heal,

I'll make you whole again.~"

A warm feeling makes my mind feel at ease, as a faded voice says, "you are a worthless guard, you exist purely for my amusement, slut."

The voice fades more and more as the lyrics grow louder still making my heart feel warm, safe and happy.

"`When you were lost,

I found you.

I raised you as my own,

I rebuilt you soul,

Lost once forever,

Though now you are whole.

Please hear me now,

And have no more fears,

I will heal your pain,

Your mother is here~

I slowly blink and open my eyes. "Good morning my sleepy little pegasus. Did you sleep well?"

My muzzle opens and I call her by name. "Mommy?"

The lilac unicorn gently nuzzles me. "That's right sweety. Mommy is here. Do not worry."

I tried to lift my hooves to hug her and am hit by a wave of intense pain. "AUUUUUUURRRRRRGH!"
The lilac unicorn gently rubs my forehead and says softly though with a hint of sadness, "sweetie please lie still, mommy is still fixing your owies."

I lay still and feel calm, that voice echoing in my mind. "DO AS I SAY AND KILL HER."

No! I can't attack mommy! I love mommy! My body began to move on it's own and a look of concern appeared in mommy's eyes. Taking a swift deep breath she began to sing in that melodious voice.

"Lay still, little one,

Your mother is almost done.

No need to get upset,

No reason for you to fret.

Your wings will soar once more.

Soon you'll fly out the door.

Let mommy ease your pain,

Please lay still and rest your brain~"

Immediately my body stops moving. I lay still as mommy gently kisses my forehead. "That's a good mare now this might sting a little sweetie."

Instantly the entire rightside of my face begins to burn with a fierce intensity as the glow of a violet light fills my sight. "Argh, MAKEITSTOPMAKEITSTOP! ARGHHHHH MOMMY HELP!"

The lilac unicorns melodious voice reaches me once more as I begin to thrash from the pain. The straps that are holding me down are beginning to fray against my frantic attempts to move. The table buckles as i bang my body against it in an attempt to break free.

"Gentle little pegasus,

Please rest your weary mind,

Mommy is making sure,

Your vision works just fine,

Lie still please and do not fear,

Your mommy,

Your protector is here,

To brush away your every tear,

Now please rest your mind.~"

I suddenly feel all pain leave my body as my rapid, frantic movement slows down and stops and my breathing slowly lessens from my frantic huffing, my heart beat returns to normal. Mommy did it! I stare into the violet light once more as the smell of burnt fur fills my nostrils, no longer scared or hurting but safe and secure with mommy nearby. I slowly watch as my world fades to black.

The horrible white alicorn, that dark throne room, that horrible leash again. This time however, she was laying facedown in a pool of dark red the columns and the throne are completely stained as well as a lot of her fur, once white now red. What...happened...here? I slowly lowered my gaze to my hooves to gape in horror at the dripping knife held within my hooves. No it can't be...I...nonono The doors nearby burst open as that lavender alicorn, what was her name...oh right Twilight Sparkle burst through and galloped towards me a look of anger on her face. Suddenly the voice of mommy fills my mind and the scene is washed away once more.

"Sweet, gentle daughter of mine,

The time has come for you to fly,

Open your eyes and you will see,

How happy your mother will be,

Your beauty it has been restored.

Now your mother needs to hear your words.~"

My eyes slowly flutter open. I see mommy standing there and beside her is that Twilight Sparkle alicorn. The two are talking in hushed tones. "Starlight, how does it look? Were you able to fix her?"
Standing over me mommy looks down and smiles softly as she tickles my chin causing me to giggle. "My darling cutie will be just fine, your majesty."

Twilight nuzzled me and I whimpered in fear seeing the image of her running at me once more in anger flash before my eyes. "Starlight why is she afraid of me?"

Mommy speaks in her warm voice tinged in sudden sadness. "She is still fighting against the effects of her training from-

The wings of the alicorn flared open in anger. "Don't you dare say that name. It's better if it's never said again!"
"Yes, your majesty."

I continued to whine and shiver until she pulls back and mommy gently caresses my many-hued mane. "It's alright sweety, I promise you, you are safe."

I giggle, happy mommy is there. I lay still and observe them both standing over my table. "Okay mommy."

Twilight leaned close to her and said in a hushed tone of distress. "Do you think she remembers?"

Mommy shook her head and said, "no, your majesty."

The lavender alicorn whispered to mommy in her ear, I could only make out two words. "....never...remember."

Mommy nodded and gently tickled my hoof. "Who is mommy's brave pegasus?"

I giggled and shook with laughter. "I...haahahaha..I am, mommy!"

Mommy gently undid the straps holding me down and gently rocked me in her hooves as she carried me over to the changing table and lay me down. With a warm caring smile she powered my bottom and gently wrapped me in a clean diaper. She lay me down in her lap as she rocked me slowly back and forth while sitting on a bed after handing me a bottle to drink from. She patted my back, and I let out a satisfied burp. "Urp, scuzey mommy."
She smiled and gave me a kiss on my cheek. "You are such a good girl. Now then sweetie it is time for a nap my darling sleepy head."

I was lain back down in her lap once more. I slowly close my eyes. They flutter as I try to stay awake but finally my world grows black once more. Twilight rushed towards me. I just killed the princess...I have to run! Why was this happening? The knife falls and I take off as I hear Twilight scream. "RAINBOW DASH!"

I struggle against her magical hold on me. I have to run! I have to fly! I flap my wings as hard as I can and break free. I shoot like a rocket from that palace. I have to hide! No I'm going too fast! TREE! I'm gonna crash I can't stop! BAM! At that moment a hauntingly sweet yet sorrowful melody fills my mind and the scene slowly fades from my mind. I hear it louder and louder until the only image in my mind is mommy's face. I snuggle down into her lap and sleep soundly with a small smile on my face.

In the rocking chair, her heart full of pain, Rainbow Dash's friend looks down at her newly reborn rainbow pegasus baby. "Don't worry Rainbow, I promise I will protect you from her control. Listen to my song, sweetie, and let your recovery begin anew.

My brave pegasus filly,

This world is big and silly.

Such a lovely little girl,

For you it's a big, bold new world,

Outside you'll see new things,

As you grow and learn new things.

Learning to fly,

At such a young age.

Don't worry mommy promises,

You'll be okay,

Let all those worries that once filled your head,

Be replaced with an emptiness instead.

Your mind is rebuilt,

You are made brand new,

Listen and hear of mommy's love for you.

The pain is all gone,

Your life is erased,

Now be a good girl,

And please sleep for me.~

In the new queen's bed chambers, Twilight stood in front of Applejack, who was standing on her tiphooves. She looked to be struggling to maintain her position as Twilight laughed wickedly and jerked on the leash that led to a collar around the poor mare's neck.
"Come on you useless slut, amuse your true queen like a good slave."