Equestrian Outbreak: Zombie Infection

The virus spread across Equestria quickly. It infected several thousand ponies, from pegasi, to unicorns and even earth ponies. No one was immune to it. Those who had been infected quickly died, their bodies shutting down due to the aggressive nature of the virus. Ponies began dying in the streets, in their homes and places of work. Before the bodies of the dead were even cold, they rose up and attacked others. Those bitten soon die from the infection, before rising up and becoming hostile.

Authorities were calling them the walking dead. Ponies were warned to stay away from any of those thought to be infected and to travel to military installations for safety. As the walking dead’s numbers increased, the military installations were quickly over run. Those who survived fled for Canterlot or the border.

Those who fled to the borders hoped to leave Equestria into its neighbouring countries and get away from the zombie hordes. Little did they know, many of these countries had sealed their borders, erecting giant walls to protect their land. News of the virus had spread throughout the land. Many were killed trying to cross them, whether they were infected or not. Still they continue to flee, forever running from the walking dead.

Soon many cities across Equestria fell. Canterlot was thought to be the last strong hold left standing against the zombie hordes. As the survivors escaped into Canterlot, so did the virus. Before anyone could react, the zombies spread throughout Canterlot. The Solar and Lunar guards fought bravely, but they too were killed. As the zombies broke into the castle, Princess Celestia sacrificed herself for her sister, Princess Luna. Luna fled the city with the remaining survivors of Canterlot. The Princess and the remaining survivors headed south, hoping to escape Equestria through the Bad lands. As word spread that Canterlot had fallen, many ponies had lost hope. Soon chaos consumed Equestria.

Riots broke out across Equestria as ponies robbed stores looking for supplies. But the masses of ponies rioting had attracted some attention. The zombie ponies began killing the rioters. The zombie apocalypse was becoming worse.

Many of those who neither ran nor were consumed fought against these zombie hordes. They fought for their families, their friends, for their fallen princess Celestia and her sister, as well as their country. But many fell, consumed by the virus. They quickly changed and fought against those they tried to protect.

But there were those who hide. Seeking shelter within their boarded up homes, offices or anything that could keep them hidden. Some chose to make these shelters into forts, able to fight the zombie hordes the safety of their walls. Some forts were over run, destroyed by the zombies, but some withstood their attacks.

As the months went by slowly, small groups of ponies joined together. These groups began to raid against fellow ponies. Others fought against the zombie ponies. These groups became famous in their own way.

Those who raided were quick to be called pirates, savages, traitors. They killed both zombie ponies and normal ponies, taking what they wanted for themselves. Soon the groups became more fearless, attacking forts that had withstood against countless waves of zombie ponies. Though many hadn’t succeeded, there were those that had, killing many survivors.
For those who rose to the challenge of the infection, a group had formed, known namely as; The Zombie Hunters. A group of several hundred ponies, fought against the zombie hordes and against the pirates. The Zombie Hunters saved those in distress, and braved the wilds for places of refuge.

As the Zombie Hunters searched, they came across towns, cities and even the remains of Canterlot. Each place was over run and deemed too dangerous to enter. But one place stood out amongst the rest. A town simply known as; Appleloosa. The ponies of Appleloosa, as well as their newfound companions, the buffalos, had joined forces and fought against the zombie hordes. As time passed by, a wall had been built around Appleloosa, protecting it from the ever increasing waves of zombie ponies.

The Zombie Hunters had joined forces with the Appleloosans and buffalo to create a safe haven for survivors. Soon the township grew larger as ponies began to seek refuge in Appleloosa. It soon became a thriving city, the many apple orchards of Appleloosa supplying the town.

But with no Princess to lead them, Appleloosa soon began to become unstable. The survivors were beginning to fight amongst each other. As the situation began to become out of control, a stallion stood up and proved to them he could lead them into a new world. Many went against him, but time and time again, he proved to be the victor. The survivors supported him and he was immediately made mayor. They called him Mayor Braeburn.

Braeburn had calmed the city. He made it function effectively and efficiently. He set up training grounds for those who wanted training to fight the zombies, homes for those who had none and gave food to the starving. He even forged an army of buffalo and ponies to protect Appleloosa and its inhabitants. Braeburn ordered the Zombie Hunters to search Equestria to find any survivors and items of use.

A year had passed and still the zombies roamed across Equestria. The Zombie Hunters had found hundreds of survivors, sending them to Appleloosa. They searched the Bad Lands in the hopes of finding Luna and the survivors of Canterlot. After months of searching they had found them. 816 survivors were found. 72 of those were Solar and Luna guards, who protected Luna and the survivors. Hidden amongst these survivors was Luna, as well as 4 of the Elements of Harmony themselves. The Elements of Loyalty and Magic were nowhere to be found.

Princess Luna and the survivors were escorted to Appleloosa, where they were given homes, food and medical treatment. Princess Luna took to the throne and began to help in the governing of Appleloosa with Mayor Braeburn beside her. The remaining Elements of Harmony took up roles to help Appleloosa thrive.

Years later and Appleloosa still stands today. Countless waves of zombies and pirates had been defeated. The walls of Appleloosa held strong. The ponies and buffalo stood stronger.

Here our story begins, with three unlikely ponies, a one eyed griffon and a buffalo