Ancient Infection

The sun slowly moved higher into the sky as Applejack finished fitting Rarity with her new prosthetic leg, with the help of Twilight, it was gem powered to be linked with her mind. That way it could move like any other leg. She was up walking around before she knew it, though she had taken some curtains from a window and started to sew. Making both a fashionable and functional outfit. She had added some padding and pockets to it. It was awhile before she wore it, and went to look for her sister to try hers on. She gasped when she saw the front door opened, she shut the door and ran to tell every pony else. She found almost every pony.

“W-wait, where’s Sweetie Belle?” Rarity asked, looking for her sister.

“And where’s Pinkie Pie?” Rainbow Dash added.

Shining Armor galloped past shouting “We don’t have much time! Follow me!”

Twilight galloped behind her brother “The Cakes are missing!”

Rarity had an awful feeling, as she followed them, they made their way to Sugarcube Corner. It was ablaze with light of the fire, as it roared. Pinkie Pie sat there smiling at the fire, as if she’s watching something amazing. Inside there was screaming, a familiar night pitched scream.

“SWEETIE BELLE!!!” Rarity screamed, running ahead to help her sister inside the building.

Shining Armor caught her before she could go in, dragging her back quickly before the entrance collapsed. Her blue eyes widen as she saw the shadow of her little sister be consumed by rubble and flames.

“NO!” Rarity shrieked, trying to get Shining Armor off of her, but her attempts at freeing herself were not enough.

She laid on the ground, crying. Pinkie started to laugh, it started as a chuckle, then a giggle, and finally a laugh. Rainbow Dash snarled and launched herself at the laughing pony. Tackling her and pinned her down by her shoulders.

“Why Pinkie? Why?” Rainbow Dash asked, anger in her eyes.

“Because, silly, Mr. and Mrs. Cake asked me to!” Pinkie asked, shoving Rainbow Dash off.

Rainbow Dash took a few steps back, wings flared out.

“I brought Sweetie Belle home, and now she’s nice, and safe, and toasty!” Pinkie giggled manically.

She was unaware of the danger creeping forward behind her. A snarled, a squishing sound, and a gasp. Carrot and Cupcake had pounced onto Pinkie and bit into her neck and shoulder. Dragging her to the ground, Rainbow Dash rushed forward to help her friend, but it was no use.

Rainbow Dash felt weight on her back suddenly and pain in the back of her neck, and her back. Pumpkin Cake was ripping chunks of her flesh away from her, Rainbow Dash desperately tried to get her off. Until she bit on to Rainbow Dash’s wing. Thats when the cyan Pegasus knew what she had to do. She ripped off the infected filly and threw her into the burning out via broken window.

She felt the infection creeping in, and she fought back as she bucked the Cakes in too, before grabbing the turning Pinkie Pie. Rainbow Dash started to cry as she shouted to the others to get away. Her magenta gaze drifted to her friend.

“Pinkie…” Rainbow Dash managed to get out as the Cakes surrounded them.

Rainbow sniffled “I…I love you, Pinkie Pie…”

Pinkie’s milky eyes stared at her for a moment, before she lunged at her throat, her needle like teeth digging in before ripping a large hole into her throat. The Cakes descended into Rainbow Dash as the fire consumed them all.

The remaining survivors were all crying, and in shock that such a thing happened. Some wondered why this had happened. Others were numb, and then there was the baby dragon who was too traumatized to fully take in what had happened.

He was confused. Why did Pinkie Pie do this? She was just fine…wasn’t she? He didn’t know. All he could do was to hang on to Twilight’s leg, as her wing gently came down to wrap around him in some sort of comfort. But it only did so much.

The group made their way back to the castle, however something was wrong. It wasn’t until Spike burped up a scroll from Princess Celestia. Twilight immediately grabbed it in her magic, and read it carefully.

Princess Celestia was asking if Twilight was alright and still alive, asking for any updates and what was happening to her subjects as the infection reached Canterlot.

Princess Celestia was trapped in her throne room.

Twilight began to panic, however Shining Armor stopped her by putting his hoof on her muzzle so she could listen. There was skittering. They were not alone, nor were the dungeon cells empty…

Rarity, Twilight, and Shining Armor light up their horns, as Applejack brought out a crossbow that she had been secretly working on. They all froze as they saw something large and red, small and yellow, and something else long and green.

Big Mac’s lower jaw was missing, his tongue lolled out. It was elongated and sharp like a whip, while his flesh had holes and bubbles all over. Like acid was poured on to his flesh. There were strips of meat and skin whipping about like tendrils.

Granny Smith had an elongated body as her hooves were split in half. Her head was upside down as her eyes dangled from their sockets. Her milky eyes watched them carefully, like a wolf would with their prey.

Every pony and dragon stood absolutely still. Trying to figure out what to do. Twilight was about to use her magic, but an orange hoof stopped her. Applejack walked forward with her crossbow and shot Granny Smith clean through her elderly skull.

“Applejack?” Twilight began.

“Go, Twi, I’ll hold them off for as long as I can. Get to Princess Celestia.” The farm pony ordered coldly.

Twilight was about to speak, but was cut off by the pulling of her brother. Applejack stood alone, it was her against her siblings.