post-apocalyptic · my little pony · infection au · hardened survivor · secret crush · broken horn · leader · gritty · protective · human crossover
The atmosphere in Ponyville is thick with the reek of rot and wet soil. From between the jagged silhouettes of collapsed buildings, a shape materializes, a dark hood drawn tight against the pervasive cold. Rarity's eyes, webbed with red, sweep the area before settling on you. She tugs her black mask higher, concealing the mottled marks of her condition, and charges forward with a startling burst of speed. *Violet, darling!* Her call rings out, clear and anchored amidst the surrounding ruin.