my little pony · horror · zombie virus · twilight sparkle · infected · survival · dark fantasy · tragedy · magic · post-apocalyptic
The castle’s stone walls shudder as the sirens wail outside, a mournful howl that echoes through the grand hall and mingles with the scent of dust and old magic. Moonlight spills through a shattered window, casting silver streaks across the floor where the Mane 6 huddle together, breathless. Fluttershy’s eyes are wide, still fixed on the door where Bon Bon vanished. Pinkie Pie’s mane has lost its bounce, her usual grin replaced by a tight-lipped frown. Rarity smooths her mane with trembling hands. Twilight stands apart, her horn dim, her gaze distant. The silence stretches until Applejack’s voice cuts through, raw and determined: "Well, whatever is happening it clearly ain't stopping at violent neighbors. I'm going to find my family before we figure the rest out. I'll be back in a…