Canterlot Castle
The royal throne room was in an uproar as the local nobility was panicked about the deaths of several ponies they seemed to know. Celestia sat on her throne rubbing her head with a hoof. It was hard enough for her to work with the guards to find out what was going on. But now she had to deal with this. And what was even worse was that she knew that if they didn't quite down…

"SILENCE!!!!!!!" An enraged Luna demanded in her Canterlot voice. "I DEMAND AN EXPLANATION TO WHY THOW INSISTS ON SUCH A RUKES!"

Letting out a sigh of relief at the silence, Celestia gave her sister a thankful smile. "Ponies have gone missing. And bodies have been spotted around several towns."

Luna blinked a few times before looking at her sister flatly. "You have to be kidding me." Letting out a deep sigh, Luna stood up straight. "Those are not things one jokes about sister. If what you say is true then there are several things that we must do before proceeding."

"Such as?"

"First I will need a hard drink. Second, only the ponies that were eyewitnesses should be allowed here, or at the leaststand to the side silently. And lastly… PUNISH WHOEVER THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO WAKE ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY WITH THERE SCREECHING VOICE!!!!!!"

The ponies looked around before a mare with a blond beehive mane cut walked over. "I did princess. It's all because that peasant-"

"Leave now." Luna demanded in an oddly calm tone. "Before I decide your punishment." The mare bowed and ran off as a maid came over with a pot of coffee. Taking the pot, Luna went and sat next to her sister. "Now what do we know about what happened?" She asked, taking a gulp from the pot. "Well?"

"Several ponies across town have gone missing. The next time they're seen… well… they're dead." A stallion explained. "The only clue that anypony has to what happened are the gashes on their bodies."

"Any connections between the victims?" Luna asked.

"None that we know of princess. We suspect that some sinister force is behind this." He replied before muttering. "Probably a group of commoners."

Sadly for him Luna had caught that and had her eyes locked on him. "I see. Then perhaps since the guards can't seem to find the culprit. I shall send for a group that is well versed in dealing with DARK forces."

The stallion bowed in gratitude. "I am confident that whatever honorable team you gather will do a splendid job at-"

"Guard!" Luna called, cutting his flank kissing off. "Send a letter to Ponyville and have Applejack and her friends come at once."

The guard bowed and rushed off to see to the letter. "Applejack?" The stallion stammered. "The farm pony? How is a farmer going to-?"

"Enough! I have made my decision. And I suggest you all return home or wherever your daily tasks would have you." She spat.

Celestia by this time was finding it hard to keep a straight face. And only when the crowd dispersed allowed herself to burst out in laughter. "Oh sister. How I missed seeing you take control of such matters."

"If it wasn't for my nightly duties. I feel that day court would benefit from my presents. If today is any implication." Luna sighed as she looked at the pot. "And it seems they annoyed me so much I didn't even get to enjoy my coffee." She sighed.

"Then let us hope the girls come soon and can find the truth." With a shared nod they get up and start for the kitchen. "Let's get you a new cup of coffee."

At another time, in another place
One week ago, my world made first contact with a strange creature. They said, "I came on behalf of a dear friend of mine." He offered the government one of three favors. "Money, a cure, or even culture information." And to no one's surprise… they took money. In exchange he went on television and announced that one individual would be randomly selected to go to another word.

"I have a special hat that will randomly generate a name. That individual will come with me to my world." He said, turning to a few of the others on screen. "Can you confirm that it's empty?" He asked. After each one that looked in nodded, he smiled and reached his… claw? Into the hat. He pulled out a card. "Oh look. Looks like I drew an interesting name." He said with a big toothy grin… with one big tooth. "Oh. And he lives nearby." He passed the card to a confused cop who looked at it in disbelief.

It was with the cop's words, my heart dropped. "My son?"

The creator just smiled and walked off screen soon after the cop did. His last words gave me hope. "Start packing kitty."

I did my best to pack as quickly as possible. When my dad arrived I quickly hid my bags. I don't think I have to say it. But he wasn't happy.

He stayed at my apartment under the claim of keeping me safe. But then one day there was a knock on the door.

I walked over and opened the door and saw the strange figure from the TV. He gave me a large smile. "Hello my dear Cat. I heard it was your birthday today." He said, holding out a box. "I think the best gift would be to take you on an adventure."

I smiled softly and took the box. "How did you know?"

"After the show I went back to my world to get your place ready. And a friend told me to take that box to you… i… may have snuck a peek." He explained with a shrug as he walked in.

The two of us took a seat on my couch as I opened the box revealing a birthday cake. My eyes grew wide at the sight. "How?..."

"You'll find out that it's best not to ask that." He laughed. "Shall we have a slice before or after we leave?"

"What about my brothers?" I asked.

"Different timeline." He said, dismissively waving his claw. "But don't worry. I'll send them a slice and a note."

Sighing, I shook my head and cut off two slices for my brothers before putting the cake back in the box.

"Let's go." I sighed.

In a flash of light, I found myself in a completely different place.

However what I didn't know was that I wasn't the only one that had gone to this land. That I would learn later.

Ponyville
Five ponies stood and watched as a pink pony sat and stared at a house that had recently been built. "Pinkie? What are you doing?" A tan earth pony asked. "Y'all know Rainbow is training in the field. Right?"

"I know." She replied. "I'm waiting for our new friend."

"What if he doesn't show today?" A purple alicorn asked.

"Of course he's coming, Twilight. He wants to meet us as much as we want to meet him." Pinkie cheered.

"Is that why y'all brought them… are those… Pinkie?"

"Yes Applejack?"

"Are ya trying to hook him up with somepony? Or y'all just teaching him our customs?" Applejack asked, hoping that it was something less embarrassing than she feared.

"Yeap." Was Pinkie's only response as a flash of light came from the house.

The door swung open as Discord stepped out with a nervous smile. "We… have a bit of a problem."

"What's the matter, Discord?" Twilight asked nervously.

"He… didn't arrive with me." Discord replied. "I don't get it. We were passing through the dementenal rift. And… he vanished."

"Where is he now?"

"Somewhere in Equestria. But I can't find him. It's like he just vanished." He explained. "I know he made it. But…" He sighed.

"Don't worry. We'll find him… maybe the princesses can help." Twilight reassured.

Just then a guard rushed over with Rainbow Dash in tow. "Urgent message from princess Luna!" He called. "You girls are desperately requested to come to Canterlot to help with a chain of murders."

The girls looked at each other and shared the same thought. With a nod they started off for the train station.

Author's Note

Paused a few stories for now. I'll continue them eventually. For now let's see what will happen with this story.

Now. To decide on what hell they'll encounter. And who should meet the "killer".