Chapter One

From the beginning once more.

Slight warning. This chapter contains some abuse and torture. Due to this, this chapter is skippable if you feel that these topics are a bit too much for you. It is the start, but in the context of the book. It is not required. However it might give you insight on the behavior of our main character.

Four years ago. Shining Armor, Princess Cadence and Twilight Sparkle are making their way throughout Equestria. They had stopped by nearly every city. After a short trip all across the country, the trio settled down for a moment in Manehattan. Unbeknownst to the trio, they were being stalked and watched.

The stalkers are made up of a group of stallions, ten to be precise. And although in normal sense, they would be after Cadence as she was the source of their hatred and wrath. Today they had set their sight on the youngest of the trio. Twilight Sparkle. The reason is simple. In order to get forcibly closer to Cadence, they needed a scapegoat. Or in the context to Cadence, a hostage. Another more easy to understand reason was the fact that she is a child. Making it easier to get her.

However one of the stallions in the group had a different idea. They wanted to exercise their hatred for Cadence through Twilight. By giving her the treatment instead of Cadence. Not only would it end this cat and mouse game, but also it would be easier. Since Twilight was merely two years of age, there was simply no way she could run away. Atleast the stallion thought so.

So the group quickly made a plan, a distraction and an execution. From the group of ten, two stallions needed to make a big enough distraction to get Shining Armor away from Cadence and Twilight. As the remaining eight would further split off. Only one was needed to grab Twilight, one quick on their hooves and strong enough to resist her struggling. The rest would distract Cadence herself. As technically seven stallions against one alicorn is still not enough. However it is enough to distract her.

It was then they began to act. The two in charge of distracting Shining Armor made a bomb. One large enough to feel across the city. They chose to place it at the least pony heavy place. The docks. And they placed it next to a storage hold. They had no idea of the contents, but surely this was fine. It was far away from any actual potential casualties.

This would proven to be a mistake. Inside that hold sat thousands of pounds of gunpowder. They placed a fire bomb next to it. They had no idea, but it was the perfect place for the distraction. Even if the bomb was now far more dangerous than intended. It would do the job. Far better than intended.

Then the runner would stalk Twilight like an eagle, since he had wings. And since he was literally the fastest of the group. He was a wonderbolt in training, which was a bonus in the eyes of the many. Especially to the group.

And finally the largest group would prepare a bunch of paralyze spells, in order to stun her and spook her.

The initial two stallions placed the bomb down. One watched the area to make sure nopony was watching, while the other placed the bomb close to the hold to allow the fire to spread faster to the storage hold. After placing it, they placed a long fuse to it and lit it using a match stick. Then proceeding to run far away sat from the bomb which was about two blocks away. As the fuse hit the bomb's internal system. It blew up and caused a fire that was slowly reached the hold. The two stallions would find out too late that they are far too close. As moments later, the fire reached the gunpowder.

The gunpowder inside the storage hold was stored in such a way to make it unsafe. This was on purpose, since unsafe gunpowder was way more expensive then the paralyzed shit. And also because it would take less time to turn it into useful gunpowder. This, at the time, legal action only made sense to the company that would later admit fault and went bankrupt as a result.

This would prove to be a mistake however. The fire that reached the gunpowder slowly burned through the wooden cases causing some heat to build up first, until it then suddenly reach over. And all it took was one spark. Causing everything to go quiet. The vision of the two stallions went black as the sheer explosive power of the explosion blew up in their face. And what followed was pure pandemonium. The explosion was so powerful that it erased a radius of six blocks causing it to form a massive crater. The crater itself removed and pushed the dirt down. Causing it to hit the tectonic plates that are below the city. After which a huge earthquake shook Manehattan like paper. Buildings fell down like a giant hoof pushed them to their sides. And any pony caught by the earthquake fell down to their hooves to try and stay still.

However the sheer pressure of the forming of the crater created an earthquake so powerful, the earth near Manehattan turned into the sea as they got pushed up and down. Like the waves of an ocean. Making standing up, close to impossible. Later they would find out, that this earthquake was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. Giving it the only magnitude ten in recorded history.

And that wasn't only because ponies couldn't stand up straight. No, it was so powerful that skyscrapers and buildings in general would fall apart. And the fact that you could feel the effects even from the other side of the world.

However, it did give the group of stallions the perfect cover. Even if the pandemonium was also hitting them. Two of the seven members were stunned at sheer explosion and earthquake. Either due to shock or fear. They would become useless at the their tasks. Which would actually safe their lives. The pandemonium caused the runner instantly started to dive towards his target and the group, of now five stallions, that would distract Cadence also moved. However the bomb placers were erased. No longer did they exist, not even their ash existed as they have been obliterated. By a bomb of their own creation. But not an explosion of their own making.

As the group that would distract Cadence arrived. The sheer sound of the explosion alone was making their entrance literally silent. And the shaking made it hard for Cadence to hold Twilight any longer. Causing her to drop Twilight out of her hooves. She saw as a group of five familiar looking stallion appeared with their magic drawn. She then started casting, however before she could succeed. The stallions paralyzed her. Making her watch in horror at Twilight's kidnapping.

After Twilight got dropped, she landed on her flank. Causing her flinch slightly. But as she saw the buildings sway at the shock waves from the explosion. Her mind focused on surviving the earthquake. This caused her to run into the open. Far away from the buildings that could collapse any moment. It is then she suddenly sensed something come at her with bloodlust. Causing her to dodge the initial dodge of the Pegasus. However his training as wonderbolt came in handy as he made a quick U-turn in the sky. Causing him to catch Twilight by surprise.

"I got you, you fuck." The Pegasus said slightly annoyed.

Twilight was slightly stunned at the fact that she got caught and his swearing, but she regained her composure really fast. Which caused her to immediately start to struggling in an attempt to free herself. Through moving in ways that were uncomfortable to the Pegasus. However as she saw the Pegasus get a needle from his hair, she began biting the Pegasus where it hurts. His wings. Which she nearly succeeded at. Unfortunately for Twilight. The wonderbolt in training was faster and pushed the needle into her neck. Knocking her out cold using some kind of knockout agent.

As soon as Twilight was knock out cold. The mission was a success. The runner was about to request his allies to retreat. When he noticed the location of the bombers. There was a crater where they stood. When he looked at the distraction meant for Princess Cadence, he saw a single ominous looking stallion behind his allies. And before she could warn them, they suddenly dropped like flies. Each and everyone of his allies dies one way or another. As the assassin looked in his direction, he got spooked and felt before the unknown assassin could do anything.

The assassin then proceeded to place his knife back into his hair and looked at a horrified looking Cadence. He then spoke up.

"Your highness. Are you alright?" A feminine stallion with blue hair asked.

"I am fine. Please hurry! Twilight is got kidnapped by a Pegasus!" Cadence pleaded.

"I am sorry. But our attention is currently split. We cannot not chase him. While also dealing with the aftermath of that explosion. And your safety." He said saddened.

"What aftermath?" Cadence asked dazed. It was clear that was unable to see the bigger picture as she was right now. So the stallion approached Cadence slightly closer to explain the situation. But as soon as he did so, he realized the situation was also rather complex for her. He nodded slightly towards Cadence with a sad smile on his face.

"I see. You were distracted by these stallions. In an attempt to distract Shining Armor. The stallions blew up a hold filled with unsafe gunpowder. Causing massive destruction and fall out." He explained. He saw Cadence pale at the mention.

"How bad?" Cadence asked stunned.

"The entire docks have been erased. And a large portion of Manehattan has taken severe amount of damage. The earthquake that followed was only the icing on the cake. We are getting reports of injuries and damage all over Equestria. But the worst is, is the fact that fires and chaos is spreading throughout Equestria. We are busy trying to control the chaos and saving lives." He explained.

"What about my... about Shining Armor?" Cadence asked shocked beyond words.

"He has immediately called for the highest level of emergency. Code black. And also by using is power as the captain of the guard. He is assigning thousands of guards and personnel all over Equestria to heal and assist. To search and rescue. To prevent and improve. And finally he has called this a matter of highest importance. Causing him to order Princess Celestia's return to Equestria immediately." He explained, he was smiling at the fact slightly.

"And the outside world?" Cadence asked. Her tone went from shocked to serious in an instant.

"We have yet to ask for assistance. Your take, your highness." He stated.

"Call forth the emergence watch. We have a disaster of the highest rating, ten. Requesting all assistance that they are willing to share. The following three words must be used, Explosion, Earthquake, Fire." Cadence ordered, having been forced to switch gears and ignore Twilight's kidnapping.

"Understood. And your highness. I will send someone to keep an eye on Twilight Sparkle for you." He said.

"Who?" Cadence asked.

"Our best assassin we got. The boss, Koro-Sensei." He said smiling.

This caused Cadence to gasp. But instead on commenting on it, she nodded. Before turning her full attention on the sheer chaos inside of Manehattan. As she used her powerful wings to fly high into the sky, she used magic she hasn't done for a long time.

Her horn lights up as she forced magic to flow after the disturbance. This took a bit of trying since she was still a bit distracted. But after a bit of trying she managed to successfully cast some artificially made clouds with rain and forcibly made it rain in areas with a lot of fire. She also used her levitation to remove rubble from buildings and put it all into the now massive crater. And while doing so, she used telepathy to tell the guards to evacuate areas near the crater in fear of a landslide.

As the emergency progressed in Manehattan. It becomes clear that something was on the horizon. As a bunch of clouds appeared. And a cousin of Cloudsdale, arrived to assist Manehattan with the disaster. A thousand Pegasy arrived carrying medical personnel and medical equipment. They also bring water and food for the survivors and much more.

With Manehattan in good hooves. Cadence moves her attention to the rest of Equestria. It is then that something rare and incredible occurred. Princess Celestia is about to demonstrate the reason the Canterlot Royal voice exist.

"To all my little ponies of Equestria. Please do not panic. I am here to explain the current situation. A massive explosion has shook Manehattan, which in turn caused a massive earthquake as consequence. I urge you to stay calm and to stay clear from any buildings made with weak foundations. Our guards are trying to assist where it is possible, however this caused our guards and personnel to spread thin. We simply do not have enough hooves to assist everywhere and as such I call for the ponies of Equestria for assistance. Please do not wait for help, it might be unlikely for us to assist anyone. However you can help. I request that anyone that is still on their hooves, that are able to move and know things that can help Equestria. Stand up! We need you now, more than ever! We need all the help we can get. Save lives, extinguish fires. And attempt to maintain order. I will bow down to anyone willing to assist our current disaster efforts. So go! Save as many as you can. Work together! For Equestria! For the ponies in need!" Princess Celestia shouted on the absolute top of her voice. The sound of her plea echoed throughout Equestria, and beyond.

As Cadence was still flying high above Manehattan, she heard the population of Manehattan shout in agreement. As thousands of ponies suddenly switched from causing chaos to maintaining peace. Helping others. And above all else, saving lives. It's times like this, that forces the population of Equestria to work together. Whether they like to, or not.

Realizing that Equestria was now in good hooves. Cadence flew in the direction of Twilight's kidnapper last known location. And flew in the direction that the Pegasus was flying. While she did this, she also used her magic as a beacon. She searched for Twilight everywhere. But alas, she couldn't find her. This sadly forced her to abandon her hopes. And forced her to divert her attention to saving lives.

The price was paid. Now the object of hate received even more of a reward. Whether it liked it or not.

"Boss. I got her. But my men... they are no more." The runner stated saddened. He placed Twilight on a pedestal.

"We will grant those brethren a proper burial later. For now, all our lost men is caused by that thing." The boss points at Twilight like she is merely a object.

"We can show her. Our love and hatred for Cadence. And also our hatred for making her lose my men." The boss said with a sadistic smile.

"Of course. But now what? The one that suggested that we would torture her is dead." The runner asked.

"We will honor him. By whipping our guest." The boss said as he hovers a whip in his magic.

"Boss? May I please do the first honor?" The runner pleaded.

The boss's smile turns evil, "Yes." he said as he gives the runner the whip.

Twilight sadly chose that exact moment to wake up from her knock out agent. She watched as a unknown stallion which was clearly carrying a whip was slowly approaching her. She realized that due to sheer fear, she was unable to move. She then watched the stallion raise the whip and slapping her on the back.

"AH!!!" Twilight shouted in pain. She once again tried to back off, only to find out that her hooves have given up.

What happened next shall scar Twilight for the rest of her life. The stallion proceeded to whip to living shit out of Twilight. One whip turns into ten. Ten into fifty. Fifty into five hundred. At this point, Twilight lost count as she was forced to endure something no child of her age should ever go through.

Eventually she succumbed to her pain and faint due to the sheer extremity of it. And you would think, that that would mean that he would stop whipping her. No, he continued until the boss eventually stopped him. But that was only after three hours of constant whipping. Two hours of which Twilight was unconscious.

When Twilight did finally wake up, she was met with something far worse. A crystal of lightning. The boss of the stallions pulled out a crystal containing punishment lightning. "Please. No more. *Hic*" Twilight said crying in fear.

The boss merely gave her a blank but evil smile. He then rubbed the dangerous crystal on her body, then threw water over her. The water mended with the lightning causing static electricity build up. Which eventually created the world's most painful static shock. The sheer fact that Twilight took it and still didn't fall over was a showcase of resilience. Even a stallion that was an adult prince with both horn and wings would have fainted from it. But not Twilight.

"AAAAAAAAA-" Twilight said as she screamed in pain. The shocks forcing her to scream longer than intended. The boss muffled her before she could finish. By forcing a apple into her mouth, he effectively silenced Twilight. As he repeated his actions, over and over.

Twilight didn't faint this time, but her eyes went from beautiful purple with a sparkle in it. To slightly dull purple without any sparkles. Clearly something happened, but not externally. But mentally.

'What did I do to deserve this fate? This fate... is worse than death.' She thought strangely mature for her age. As she calmly looks at her captors, one more last thought crossed her mind. Before she would faint.

'I wonder. Are you guys safe?' she thought as her memory was failing her, she succumbed to her pain by fainting.

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