Ponyville has a secret soft spot for saffron, as they use it for delicious soups and other many dishes. It is also one of the most popular cooking ingredients known to Equestria. Although, nopony knows how exactly the crops got so dull, and diseased.

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TRIGGER WARNING: This Infection AU contains the following, cannibalism, skin tearing, long/fang-like teeth, suicide, and death. If you are uncomfortable with any of these topics listed above, I suggest that you do not partake in reading.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy. :)