I was once a pony with a normal life.

Then came the day that changed it all.

I had to protect her, no matter what happened to me as a result. It was the right thing to do. I hadn't stopped them before, so I had to then. I couldn't let her take the pain. So I took the blame and the pain.

But I deserve it. I didn't stop this before, so I should take it now. It's my own fault for not trusting my instinct... I lost all hope, I broke.

But I didn't shatter. For I am a shadow of the dusk...

Awesome cover art made by DinkyUniverse!

Updated as of 2/20/17.
Rewritten as of 4/8/17.

Tell me how this one-shot went! Now that I've rewritten it, and hopefully improved it, I think more people will enjoy it. Considering the 10/1 ratio though, people apparently already liked it.

Night One

"Why is she standing out there? What does she want?"

Night Two

"There's something off about her...."

Night Three

"That's not Fluttershy..."

Everyone knows that Russia is shifty at best and about as reliable as back alley surgery. I mean, that's been a given in our world since Ivan the Terrible was around. Unfortunately, the Princesses of Equestria haven't exactly learned this lesson, and have left themselves terribly open to a cyber attack launched by the Russian Federation.

But what exactly is Putin after?

Currently relevant, absurd pony political satire. Teen for hidden innuendos.
A number of links are provided in-story at relevant points. Be warned, a significant amount of political flaming (biased against everyone equally) within.

EDIT: Featured 1/2/17! Thanks so much!

One night in Canterlot, a writer finished his very sad book.

Only one week later, 1/6th of the Equestrian population was dead.