The start of the virus was unknown, but it started and spread through Equestria like wildfire, killing countless thousands of ponies. Hardly any are still alive, and the ones that are struggle to survive. The Mane Six are a few of the survivors, and this is a short, yet dark, tale of their struggle to survive.

Suggested official rating: PG-13 for disturbing violent content, some gore, and dark themes

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Inspired by:

"The Stand" by Stephen King (novel)

"The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston (non-fiction book)

"The Cough" (another MLP fanfic)

"Flu Season" (another MLP fanfic)