
Within, Without
Everyone loses something in war, but what about those who had nothing to begin with?
War is destructive. It takes without giving back. Property, spirit, health, belongings. It takes all without mercy, without care nor compassion.
But what about those unremembered by society? Those who had nothing to begin with?
What did War take from them?
A short story of a Manehattanite during and after the Great War between the Changelings and Equestria.
An entry for Equestria at War's Fourth Annual Write-Off.
Contains spoilers to the Hearts of Iron 4 mod Equestria at War, but no early context on the EaW universe required.
Mod's wiki page for those who are curious.
Warning: Mild violence.
Written and edited by myself.
Cover made by myself.



6757 words: Estimated 34 minutes to read
5 Chapters:
- Chapter 1: Under the Cradle of Manehattan's Dream 2021-03-12 07:52:14 UTC1234
- Chapter 2: Under the Throes of the Empress’ Might 2021-03-12 07:52:33 UTC1338
- Chapter 3: Under the Cover of War 2021-03-13 04:53:45 UTC1345
- Chapter 4: Under the Grip of Changeling Martial Law 2021-03-13 10:04:07 UTC1303
- Chapter 5: Under the Protection of the Protectress 2021-03-14 05:55:06 UTC1537