(Authors note: I regret nothing!)

"Remember, pack light, the trip shouldn't be long, but I just want to stay mobile." I told Twilight.

We started to pack after we buried my parents, I didn't have too much to carry, just my blades, and a saddlebag with my cloak in it and a map of Equestria. Twilight looked like she was ready to bring the whole library; she had books almost breaking her saddle bags.

Twilight let out a disappointed sigh, and started to take out some of the books. By the end the saddle bags let out a sigh of relief as they lost weight. Focusing her magic, she teleported the books back to the library.

I chuckled at this, and yawned very loudly, realizing I haven't gotten sleep at all yesterday. maybe a nap will do me good… yeah… a nap.

I could already feel the fatigue settling throughout my body, and I turned back to Twilight and said, "Hey, I'm going to go take a nap. Then head off to get the others, I don't really mean to sound blunt, but you can go home if you'd like, you haven't gotten much sleep either. "

She nodded her head and started to trot down the path back to her place. I watched for a few seconds as she got farther and farther away, and I realized she left her bags. I was about to follow her, but I knew I would meet up with her again, so I just took them in and placed them on the floor of my home, I'll leave them here in case she comes back

I got up to my room where my perfectly made bed was waiting for me to sleep on it. I've always been a big fan of sleep, only time of the day where I'm not worrying about something… Then again… when am I not worrying about something these days?

I was about to go to sleep, but I looked at a mirror and saw that I was completely filthy! Dirt and dried blood was packed into my coat, the bandage on my wing was a vile black color, and bruises were riddled throughout every part of my body as well.

Only one solution to this, a nice hot shower, I concluded.

I trotted into the relatively medium sized bathroom directly across from my room, and turned the equestrian steel handle until the water was just the right temperature. I took off the bandage on my wing and stepped into the barrage of steaming water.

I stood there for a bit, letting the warm drops of water wash all the grime and dirt away, I closed my eyes to enhance this feeling, and let my wing stretch out. I guess I wasn't paying attention because I didn't hear the sound of a pony opening my door and trotting upstairs. It was only after I opened my eyes did I see Twilight standing there in the doorway.

I jumped in shock and said, "Jeez Twilight you scared me there… uh… If you mind me asking… why in Equestria are you watching me… shower."

I could see something in her eyes, those beautiful amethyst eyes of hers. Want… My mind turned a little softer as she got closer, and she said in a whisper that only I could hear, "Such pain… Having to cope with everything… you need to relax."

I couldn't say something, my mind was complete mush as she got into the shower, took the already soaked sponge off the counter, and began wiping my muzzle with it. Making sure to get every single inch twice, I could only hear the rushing of the water, and see quick flashes of lavender fur. After my muzzle was spotless clean she worked her way around me and started to scan my wing.

"Can't even imagine what you must be going through." She said, her voice riddled with concern and sadness.

I jumped at the feeling of the sponge on my back, but settled down after a few seconds. Looking back I could see her working the sponge on my working wing, moving slowly, and thoroughly. I could feel it start to stiffen a little bit as she worked, and tried very hard to keep it down with some success. She giggled a little bit at the invoulentary rising wing, and finished up quickly.

Afterwards she began to wipe down the stitched up stump where my other wing used to be, and I kept flinching as it caused spastic bouts of pain. I sighed with relief as she finished up, and she turned me around so I could face her.

I couldn't help but notice her ravishing looks, her mane and coat glistened at the light of the room, she had a slight smile on her face, proud of her work I guess. Those amethyst eyes filled with exhaustion along with happiness. Her tail would occasionally flick back and forth, and overall she looked less like a pony and more like a goddess.

Her heavenly voice danced in my eardrums, "Something wrong?"

"I… um… you…" Was all I could manage out stupidly.

She giggled a little bit and kissed me deep and passionately, and I lost myself in the feeling. It felt so wonderful, and I couldn't explain it. For a few moments I forgot about my upbringing, my trials, everything horrible in my life that I had gone through all seemed to have melted away. I wanted to hold onto that feeling forever, but like all things in life, it must come to an end.

Twilight broke away, and got out of the shower, "I think I need a little nap too" She cooed, "I was up as much as you."

She levitated a towel over to her and dried off, and left after she finished. I stood there for a few moments, still dumbstruck by what just happened.

"Hey, Adomia, snap out of it." Fluttershy said, piercing the trance. I could hear her giggling as I dried off and moved into my room, where a sleeping Twilight Sparkle was waiting.

Now the act of somepony other than me sleeping in my bed would be met with a fate worse than death, but for Twilight… that was an exception.

I got into the bed with her, and, laying on my right side, let my wing drift over her as a second cover. I felt fatigue take over, and soon, fell asleep, Twilight at my side.
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I awoke pleasantly, and with a yawn and stretch, let my senses come back into focus. Twilight was now gone, and trotting downstairs, I could see a note on the table.
It read:

Went to go get others; will be back at 1:00PM. Hope you had some good dreams; you definitely need those right now.

Love, Twilight

I decided to let Twilight take care of things, and I spent most of the time storing up food in some saddlebags, mostly apples, making sure all my equipment worked, covered my stump with a new bandage, and overall very casually preparing for a journey.
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The six of us were all at my house, making final preparations when all of a sudden my cellar door burst open, we all turned to see who it was. Turncoat, leader of Celestia's guard hopped out of it, and was panting hard. "Adomia! Thank Celestia they haven't caught up to you yet." He managed.

"Turncoat… what is it?" I questioned in response.

"You need to leave for Mors Vicus now! The guards are on their way here!" He exclaimed.

"What guards?" Rarity butted in.

He was about to say something, then he looked over at Rarity, looking like her everyday self and he stopped. "Well?"

He shook his head and snapped back to his senses, "Yes, sorry," he took a breath and started again, "Celestia has sent some of her guard force here to take Adomia into custody."

I was feeling a little shocked, but overall I suspected this, "About time… I knew she didn't trust me, and now she has decided to show it."

I looked back up at Turncoat to see him admiring Rarity again, "Uh… I'm not a expert on love or anything, but I think he's infatuated with Rarity" Fluttershy filled me in.

I agree… Heh, looks like Turncoat found a very special somepony.

"Hey Turncoat, over here." I joked. He jumped a bit at my voice, and turned to face me again, "Why are you telling us this? Didn't she send you as well?"

He shook his head, "No, I managed to hear her saying something about my involvement with you, and has kept me out of it, but desperate times call for desperate measures, and I decided to delve into your art and eavesdrop a little."

I sighed and looked up at the other five, "Looks like we're going to have to head out now, Rainbow, Applejack," I pulled out AJ's greaves and Rainbows Amethyst armor, "I managed to pick these up back at Farrar's, I believe we're going to need them for this."

They took the items a little reluctantly, and I trotted over to the door, "Any idea skill wise on these guards?" I asked Turncoat, not turning around.

"She didn't send any Honor Guards, she sent mostly veterans and a few recruits," He
explained then I heard a nearly silent unwrap, "You might want this."

I turned around to see he had my crossbow in his hoof, exactly how I left it. Looks like Spitfire forgot to give me this back at the hospital. I took it out of his hoof, "Thanks for this and the heads up, I'll make sure your guards come back in one piece."

He chuckled a little bit and closed the cellar door, Until we meet again Turncoat. I finally thought.

After a few seconds of silence I slipped on my Jet – Black cloak, opened the door and said, "Come on, I don't think we have much time to lose."
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The route we were taking north wasn't very dangerous, and lacked any sort of terrain complications; I guess we lucked out on that part. However, the journey would take a full day of non – stop trotting to get there, and I hoped the others would hold up. We were in the middle of a forest at the time, and it wasn't too deep, certainly no Everfree Forest that's for sure.

We were roughly seven or eight miles out of Ponyville when Twilight came up to me, "Do you think what Turncoat was saying back there is true?" she asked.

I shrugged, "I believe so, he sounded too genuine to send us into a trap, and besides it's me she wants you and the others are not on her agenda. If worse comes to worse, I want you five to travel to Mors Vicus without me, and take matters into your own hooves."

She nodded her head briskly, "Oh no, you're not leaving us like that, this is a matter that is yours personally, even though we are the Elements of Harmony-"

"I understand, you want to stand with me to the end, and I admire that, but we need to think practical, this is no time for heroism" I interrupted, and looked away from her,

"Even though I'm clearly the hero of this story."

"Uh… Adomia… who are you talking to?" She questioned in reply.

Oh wow, she heard that. Not as silent as I thought I was. "N-n-no one Twilight." I quickly stammered.

"And I thought I was the only one who could see them!" Pinky Pie exclaimed as she bounced in front of us, causing all of us to stop.

"See who?" Now I was the one bewildered.

"Just ignore him audience, he'll be back to normal after I'm done speaking." She bounced to the back of the group and all I could do is stare at her a few more seconds before… "Adomia… she's just being Pinky Pie."

That always seemed to be the answer with her and I accepted it, Just Pinky Pie.

We started up again, a slow trot we knew we would be traveling for a while, and had decided to go as far as we can today. Then finish in the morning.

I felt my left wing start to itch a bit, and I knew I needed to stretch it. After carefully unwrapping the bandage so I could use it again, I let my left wing stretch its full length, the charcoal feathers ruffling a bit at the slight breeze. Even though I couldn't fly it still felt nice to feel wind going through my feathers, it's something that only a pegasus can describe.

"Don't you ever get hot in that thing?" The voice of a tomboyish Pegasus called out.

Looking to the left I could see Rainbow Dash hover over to me, adorned in her amethyst body armor, the helmet was in her saddle bag.

"No not really, a cloak to me feels just as natural as not wearing one, same thing with my blades."

"What do you think we will find in Mors Vicus? Did the Fire Pegasus ever explain why?" She asked.

Twilight must've filled them in, good too, saves me an explanation. I concluded,

"Not really, all he said was that I would find my true purpose, and it looks like by the way Celestia is acting, she doesn't like it."

She was about to continue, but I stopped her to listen to our surroundings. It was faint, but I could hear the sound of hoofs hitting the grass, some were cracking the twigs, making it very obvious to where they were to one with trained hearing.

"Everypony, up in the trees, now." I told the five.

Even though I couldn't fly, I still had no trouble getting up to the wide assortment of trees of the forest we were walking through; the one with the most trouble was Rarity. Pinky just bounced right up, Twilight teleported, Applejack quickly climbed, Rainbow just flew up, and Rarity was standing there her head turned away.

"I simply refuse to get sweaty." She stated sourly.

I groaned and slapped a hoof to my face, Of course, this is prim and proper Rarity we are talking about.

Twilight could feel my frustration, and managed to levitate her up after a minute of concentrating. She was panting by the time she was done, and Rarity looked please she got her way.

"What's going on?" Applejack whispered to me.

"I could hear hoofsteps, they were getting closer to us, and I can tell by the noise that they're Celestia's guards. Looks like Turncoat wasn't lying." I whispered back.

"Listen up, we are going to send them back, not kill them, I'm not angry at Celestia for what she is doing cause I would probably be doing the same thing, but she's going to want her guard force ready in case the Cult of the Crescent Moon attacks. Limit casualties here, I don't want to see a single pony dead, slash at less vital areas, disarm them, whatever. Rainbow watch that strength of yours, remember it's enhanced from the armor." I explained to the five as quiet as I could.

Each gave me a nod, and Pinky was the only one who was looking sheepish, "Pinky… if you do not want to partake you can stay up in the tree, but as Turncoat said, desperate times call for desperate measures, and we might need your help. Maybe not now, but soon."

She shook her head, "Please don't do this..."

I put a reassuring hoof on her shoulder, "I'm sorry, but this is the only way."

We waited up there for what seemed like an eternity, but soon enough we could hear approaching hoofsteps, and one of the guards speak, "I saw them over here, and if I may ask sir, do you think we'll catch him?"

Must be a recruit. and pressed my ear closer to hear what the others had to say,

"Of course we will!" this one had a much deeper voice, you could hear his professionalism, "We out number him three to one. I don't think it will be easy, but by Celestia we're going to capture him."

Now looking down I could see the passing of the guards, their heavy armor making a lot of noise, and I inferred that they wouldn't be able to move very well. They're waiting for this, and I was about to deliver. Like a mountain lion I stalked my prey, searched for any weak spots that could easily be exploited. Watching the passing ranks, I could see they were all using basic guard armor, and their tops were covered in gold and silver. My muscles started to twitch, I could begin to feel the initial adrenaline, and I was prepared to jump... but… I stopped due to hearing the sound of swishing trees.

"STOP!!" Was all I could hear, and looking over I could see the place where Pinky Pie stood, now missing a pink party pony.

No! She didn't!

Looking down I could see her standing there, aggressiveness and fear in her posture. The guards surrounded her, and I had to drop down as well, I managed to knock one out landing hoof first onto his iron clad helmet, but didn't get far before I was caught into the middle as well.

The guards looked up into the trees to see the other four, and quickly managed to rope them with magic, keeping them from moving, and push them out of the tree. I quickly found myself roped, Pinky as well.

"Pinky! Why did you do this!?" I hollered.

"I didn't want to see any fighting! I can't take seeing anypony get hurt!" She screamed back, her voice cracked a little.

"I would have to thank you Pinky Pie, your action might've saved some lives in this group." I turned my head to the relative location of where the voice was coming, however found it hard as my head was flat on the ground. One of the guards stood out, a bit bigger than the most, unicorn, horn glowing, chestnut color, and a black mane poking out of his helm a little bit.

He levitated me, and there was nothing I could do to stop it, all because of Pinky's rash actions. "By orders of Princess Celestia we must apprehend the pony named Adomia Fetter. I can tell by the missing wing and dagger cutie mark that you're him."

There was only one way out of this… anger. I thought about cruel, nasty things, anything that could spur a pony like me into a fueled rage. I could feel the effects starting to work, as that same burning feeling spread throughout my body and hurt my skin. The fire inside was churning, and it demanded blood.

"Please don't do this!" I cried, "The cult is on the rise! They're going to attack any day now! They're your enemies not me, I don't want to hurt you! Celestia needs as many ponies as possible before they attack!"

"Humph! The cult is nothing to worry about; reports from the field say everything is going well. Celestia has ordered us to make sure you don't get to Mors Vicus." He scoffed.

Enough! a voice rang out in my mind that wasn't my own or Fluttershy's. In a fraction of a second I broke free of the invisible bond, and pulled the slung crossbow out from my back. Pointing directly at the guard, I fueled my rage through the magically enhanced bow, and fire filled in tiny cracks that led to the groove. Out of it, spewed a crimson fire, and I watched as the fire spewing bow engulfed the guard in flames. I felt my bonds immediately drop, and I pointed the bow to the ponies around me, "If you want to end up like him" I pointed at the now flaming corpse of a guard, "You'll leave… Now."

They didn't need to be told twice, and they certainly weren't expecting a crossbow toting, flame spewing, assassin pony. They immediately turned and ran, and I sighed with satisfaction, Only one death, better than having to kill them all.

I stood there for a few more seconds, taking in what I just did, and I felt the crossbow slip from my grasp and hit the grass below. I toppled over with it, completely drained of energy, the heat was coursing through my body still, and it burned like mad. The last thing I remember is being placed onto the back of a cyan Pegasus.
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"Let's set him down here." I felt consciousness slip back to me, and it definitely came back when I was dunked into water!

"Wha! Where am I?" I sputtered.

"Not too far from where you fainted, we managed to find a river, and you were burning up so we decided to dunk you in." Rainbow Dash explained.

I sighed, "Thanks, I needed that… however I do believe getting my cloak wet was… unnecessary."

I didn't say it, but the cold wet water felt like the heavens after what I just bared. I looked at the group; all of them were looking back at me, waiting for me to say something. "Is there a problem?" I asked.

Twilight put on a happy look, probably to make me feel less awkward, but it was just too unnatural. "N-n-no, nothing!" She quickly stammered.

"They're a little afraid, I can tell…" Fluttershy said sadly.

Thanks for pointing that out I replied sarcastically. "Let me guess… you're afraid of me, correct?" I sadly questioned.

Applejack spoke up, "Of course we don't! Well it's just that…" her voice trailed off.

I laughed at this, "Applejack, I don't like being lied too, funny, since you're the element of honesty. Don't try and make me feel better with lies, I know what I am… I don't deserve sympathy, from anypony." I explained, I could hear the sorrow in my voice.

I stood up, "Come on, I think we need to cover a bit more ground before we call it a day."

I started to trot ahead, and Twilight wrapped me in a surprise attack hug, I welcomed it a bit, but pushed her off, "Twilight, like I said, I don't deserve sympathy."

"Well what am I supposed to do?" Her tone was a mix of sadness and anger, "Just let you stay in this sad rut of yours!"

"Twilight…" I couldn't say anything more, she had me cornered, and I just continued to trot forward to the north. Head down low, and spirit slowly breaking.

Can't she just let me be? I thought.

"Adomia, you need to listen to me." Fluttershy interrupted.

What is it now Fluttershy? Can't you see I'm busy? I quizzed.

"The way you're moping around all sad is pathetic, that's not the Adomia I know, the Adomia I know is one who killed Luna for the sake of ponykind, and he was invigorated to do so. This new sorrow filled Adomia is not the assassin I'm part of. Twilight's trying to help you cope, yet you refuse her help. That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. Why can't you get it through your thick head that YOU CAN'T HANDLE EVERYTHING BY YOURSELF!?"

Her voice escalated to yelling quickly, and I realized she was right. I have been too blind to see it, but I'm an emotional wreck. While I was indeed shocked, I could feel truth in her words. I've been taking on too much, and looking back. I realized I really needed these ponies, especially more than ever.

I stopped and they followed, I looked up at them clearly confused by my action, I removed the hood that was slung over my face so that they could see it. "I'm sorry," I started,

"I've been so caught up in this pent up sadness and confusion to realize I need you ladies more than ever. It isn't who I am," I looked up at the sky quizzing, "I'm a pony who kills in the dark for the light, and I fight for what I believe is right, and no pony, not even Celestia will get in my way."

I trotted over to Pinky, "I apologize for yelling at you, we were just in an awkward situation and I couldn't process how you felt about this, while I don't think your actions were correct, you did, and you stuck by them. Just promise me you won't do it again."

She nodded her head gleefully, "Okie Dokie Loki!"

I put myself ahead of the group and looked back at them, "Now that we got that out of the way I feel as if we have somewhere to be, don't we?"
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We trekked in silence for the rest of the day, and by the time sunset reared around we found a resting place on the top of a hill, I managed to find some sticks and create a small fire.

Fishing an apple out of my saddlebag, a little bruised from the trip, but otherwise crisp and delicious. The five were huddled around the fire, while I stared and watch day slowly change to night. I flashed back to my father telling me how I was damned; Am I really that dangerous to this world? I questioned myself. My mind drifted to the Fire Pegasus, I think that danger revolves around him… He said he was part of me, and I'm just confused about all of this. I'll leave it for Mors Vicus.

I sighed and didn't notice myself finishing the apple. Looking out onto the sunset I could feel a sense of serenity, and it was probably the best feeling I've had all day. I took in a deep breath, the fresh air felt amazing in my lungs, I didn't know why.

I didn't even notice Rarity sitting down beside me, "Adomia, can I ask you something?"

I turned my head, she was thinking about something, and I could feel waves of awkwardness emanating from her core. "Yes, what is it?"

She chewed her lower lip a bit, "Who… who was that pony who warned us about Celestia's guards?"

I tried hard from bursting out laughing from amusement, "His name was Turncoat, and he is leader of Celestia's guard force. He also helped build my home, good pony, his name is just a cover though, and I've never heard his real name." I explained.

A subtle hint of pink blush filled her cheeks, "Yes him… So that's what his name is… Ok… Thank you Adomia."

She immediately trotted away, Heh, love is such a funny thing. I concluded.

I trotted back to the group, "I'm going to go get a drink, and I remember seeing a river nearby, I'll be right back." I told them.

They all nodded in approval, and the moon finally rose when I arrived at the river, I placed my muzzle into the cold as ice water and drank, oh I drank. It felt like I would run the river dry, and I stopped when my belly growled as if saying, "Enough!"
As I was trotting back, I couldn't help but feel a presence nearby, however it had a strange aura to it. It felt… holy, and morally correct, and it creeped me out! I trotted back to the group, fire still strong.

Looking around I could see they set up three tents, each was a medium sized and looked like it could hold two ponies each. "I think we should get some rest." I explained to the ponies as I lay down by the fire, "We have a big day tomorrow, and we're going to need all our strength."

"Yes but, who's going to sleep with whom again?" Rarity asked.

"Don't you remember? We decided that ah go with Rainbow, you room with Pinky." She cast a playful glare at me and Twilight, "and the two lovers room together."

I could feel the familiarity of blush filling my cheeks, and it wasn't because I and Twilight were rooming, it was the fact that she called us lovers. I had no idea why I would react like that, heck… sometimes I don't even know my own feelings.

We didn't go to bed at the same time, I went first and trotted slowly into tent, and I could see my cloak and saddlebags were in there as well. I got myself nice and comfortable, and let myself drift into unconsciousness.
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However… that was interrupted by an earth shattering scream. I awoke almost quickly as the sound itself, and dashed right out of the tent. There I was greeted with soul piercing, bright yellow eyes.

The strange figure lunged at me, and I felt myself knocked to the ground, sleep now washed out of me, and I was fully alert. I recovered quickly, and saw that my assailant was a Timber Wolf! It lunged again, this time intent on striking. I jumped back a little, and retaliated with a lunge of my own blade extended.

I could feel the blade slash down the bark of the ancient creature, slicing it, but not doing any actual damage. The Timber Wolf fell to the ground, and I quickly pulled out my crossbow, and unloaded a magical bolt straight into its muzzle. Due to the nature of the bolt itself, it pierced, far, and the light died in the creature's eyes.

The others came out, and I looked for the source of the scream. I could see a lump of orange in the distance, and a shape made out of bark in the distance. Applejack!

I motioned my foreleg over to where she was laying, and all of us galloped to our friend. We got to her, and I flipped her over. There were a few scratches on her face and body, but other than that she looked okay. She was breathing normally, but she looked like she was in mass amounts of pain.

"Why would Timber Wolves attack here?" I asked, breaking the silence that had settled over.

The others were huddled around her friend, and looking at the Timber Wolf, I could see a substance, neon green and oozing out of the wolf's mouth.

"Timber Wolf's are ancient creatures, and have been around even before ponies. They are actually furious nature spirits, and will do anything to protect their forest. They might've felt threatened by the fire that was blazing earlier tonight." Twilight explained.

"Adomia! You're going to want to see this!" Rainbow called out.

I trotted over to her to take a closer look at Applejack, she was conscious, but looking deeper into her wounds I could see a faint green glow coming from her chest. "She has Rootbite!" Fluttershy screamed.

Rootbite? What's that? I demanded.

"A very, very ancient disease, only carried by Timber Wolves, it sort of acts like rabies. Except… instead of it wasting away the mind, it slowly places its victim into a wooden cocoon, and they... die."

And you know this how? I questioned in reply.

"A long time ago there was an animal friend that had this disease, I had no idea how he got it, but nevertheless I tried to help it. Even with Twilight's magic we couldn't find a cure, and in the end I had to release it. It felt horrible… and I don't want to live through it again." She explained with a sad filled ring in her tone.

There has to be a way to counter this! I hollered silently.

Applejack moaned in pain, and I turned my attention back to her, "Applejack, we need to get you medical help. If I get moving now we can make it back to the Ponyville hospital and-"

"Adomia… listen to me… Ah'll be ok… We are gettin to Mors Vicus, and nothing is going to stop us." She interrupted.

Applejack then slowly proceeded to get up, she attempted to push herself up barely, but quickly fell back down.

I hoisted Applejack onto my back, and I told the others to pack up the tents. I could feel a hint of bark on my skin, the infection has started, and it would only spread more and more until Applejack didn't exist.

After all the temporary campsite was packed up, we set out in the cold night, heading forward towards our destination. By the time dawn broke, we had probably made around five more miles ahead. I could feel sleep washing through my body again, and Rainbow was noticing my decrease in speed.

"Here, let me carry her for a while. Try and rest up, you've been carrying her all night." Rainbow Dash said to me, destroying the silence that had possessed all of us.

I was a little reluctant, but went through with it anyway; she is her best friend after all. I felt relieved when Applejack's weight was lifted off my shoulders, and pulled out an apple to munch on. I tossed one to Rainbow, who wolfed it down quickly, and Rarity levitated one to Applejack for her to eat.

The orange mare looked at it; sleep in her eyes, tired from fighting the battle inside her, and ate it slowly. Looking her over again I could see the infection spreading, the bark almost reached her forelegs, and luckily it was spreading down, if it had spread up, then death would welcome our friend much sooner.

The sun finally reached its peak, and resumed pace after taking a quick water and food break. Our pace was now brisker, as the infection had now reached halfway down her forelegs. We were all filled with a determined silence, occasionally switched off carrying her. Pinky could barely take it all, she was crying silently almost the whole way, and I could only feel sympathy for her. This was really hard on her, what with the guards, and the Timber Wolves attacking. Luckily Rarity was there to help her out every once in a while.

I took much of the time thinking about my work, and everypony I've killed. Lives shattered, all because of me, many futures cut short, all because of me. I wasn't very sad about it, but rather curious, how would death treat me next time it came around? Would my actions send me six feet under? Murder is a serious act, but I've almost always done it for a good cause.

What about killing Fluttershy? If I hadn't killed Fluttershy, would all of these events happen to me? Probably not, I would've been killed sooner or later. But, what would become of the world? If I hadn't killed her, would I be able to reunite with Twilight again? Would the two of us meet? Who knows, I'll leave that for some other time.

We arrived at the top of a hill, and I saw many houses down below, they looked older than the ones in Ponyville, and there weren't many ponies down below. I would've thought the cult would destroy this place. I thought.

But I didn't worry about that too much; we had finally arrived at our destination, Mors Vicus. The place where my destiny was about to be revealed, and where Applejack's death, might happen.

To be continued…

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