28 Days To Armageddon

They spent the rest of the night fighting each other. Steel and Twilight, a glorious rematch of a classic pony rivalry. The one time friends turned against each other with hooves flashing and snarls of spitting hatred. Blood flowed freely as their fellow ponies looked on, horrified by the terrible clash. Swipe after swipe created wounds on both bodies. Mane hair was yanked out by the roots, along with huge tufts of fur. Their sharpened appendages were the only weapons they needed. In the small light of the torches burning on the wall, they slashed against one another. They would choke, bite, and tear, searching for victory. Each had their own reasons for doing so.

For Steel, it was a love rejected and a fire snuffed out in its prime. She was ready to become Twilight’s undying mate forever, pledging her love to the purple unicorn in droves of papers and stacks of book sized confessions. Her mind had been completely enamored with Twilight, seeking out sexual and romantic gratification. Night after night had passed in masturbatory sessions, trying desperately to animate what she believed would be a very passionate experience with Twilight. But every moan, every scream, and every pulsating orgasm brought nothing but lies. She knew it was fake…and she wanted the real thing. But now, with her hopeful love dashed to pieces, she had nothing to lose. She fought to kill.

For Twilight, it was the rescue of many dear friends. She was putting her life on the line for them. In her mind, it would be honorable either way. She’d either rescue them and they’d celebrate or she’d die trying. In any case, she would fight to the bitter end. She didn’t care how much blood she spilled, nor how much she had to spill. Sometimes, bleeding to save those she cared about was more important than trying to convert an enemy. Her body waged the war she’d wanted to for years. She finally had Steel Quill right where she wanted her and she knew it. Her entire being was braced for battle, taking blow after painful blow from Steel’s strong right front hoof. But she held her own, getting shots in and retreating satisfactorily when red streams poured from her former friend.

“UGH!” Steel grunted as the two came together again while the sun rose behind them, “I’ll NEVER love you again! I hate you, Twilight Sparkle! To think I once wanted to mate with you!”

“Finally, something we agree on,” Twilight growled, “the very idea of us having sex is enough to make somepony sick!”

Steel screamed and pushed harder, shoving Twilight up against a wall. She might not have loved the purple pony anymore, but she did still carry a bit of admiration for her sleek body. Before Twilight knew it, the evildoer was upon her, thrusting her rump heavily and earning screams and shrieks from below. Twilight slashed backwards, undoing the rape, and sending Steel careening to the other side of the chamber. Once she saw that her enemy was injured badly, Twilight went about undoing Mist Dawn’s chains. When they fell off, the poor pony leapt up and went to hugging Twilight without stopping.

“Thank you, Twilight,” she whispered as tears fell, “thank you so much…”

“You’re welcome, my dear friend,” Twilight responded, “now, let’s get out of here!”

They went to make their escape when, suddenly, the door burst open. In front of them were all of their friends, but they looked different. They were angry and they appeared to be directed at both Mist and Twilight. The two mares were baffled by the sudden turn until Twilight remembered Zecora’s prophetic words about somepony betraying her. Then, without warning, somepony knocked Twilight down from behind. Mist turned and saw a terrifying sight: Rainbow Dash with a jar she’d procured from nearby. Suddenly, the entire mystery unraveled before Mist’s very eyes.

“You…you’re-“ she gulped

“The Grand Master,” Rainbow responded, “and I’ll thank you to refer to me as, ‘ma’am,’ from now on.”

“I’ll do no such thing!” Mist growled, “now, you tell me what you’ve done to Twilight!”

“Oh, nothing. I just knocked her out. She’ll be unconscious for a while, but it’s nothing to be concerned over. It’ll be long enough for us to beat you, throw you both into chains, and then take over Equestria! Princesses Celestia and Luna will be easy to crush. Now, be a good girl and give yourself up!”

“But, why, Rainbow Dash?” Mist asked as the group advanced on her, “why, Rarity? Why? Why did you all do this?”

“Because Twilight has power, darling!” Rarity snarled, “and our mistress promised us a piece of that power!”

“But what about Applejack?”

“Applejack was a traitor!” Fluttershy hissed, “she threatened to welch on our deal with The Grand Master. So, we had to send a message. Her home had to be destroyed! Her family needed to be annihilated!”

“So, we paid Steel Quill to concoct a batch of Lycantropy,” Rarity sneered, “and might I say that it worked better than we ever thought it would?”

“The bitch learned her lesson the hard way,” Fluttershy growled.

“Never, ever turn your back on this collective,” Pinkie said with a wicked smile, “because you just might find yourself in a place you cannot escape from.”

“We are one,” Rainbow Dash said with pride, “and shortly, all of Equestria will follow suit. Individual talents and friendship will be cast aside. Everypony will be required to sleep with me. I shall rule, and my subjects and subordinates will run roughshod over this land. We shall create a new Equestria, one where nopony is special. One where The Elements of Harmony do not exist. One where all Equestrians do the exact same thing and praise the exact same god: ME!”

Oh, Twilight, Mist silently begged, if there were ever a time for a miracle, it’s now! I need you and Equestria needs you! Please, please, PLEASE wake up! If you don’t…then I fear for our future.