No Adults
By Ekluvstuff
Prologue
"Mom,can I please have my gameboy back!" Button Mash asked.
"No, sweetie, its time for the princess to raise the sun."
"But, Mooom-"
The mayor of Ponyville was on the platform, a temporary stage, decorated with banner of the princesses and the Equestrian flag and deep red velvet curtains. In a formal but cheery voice she announced the Princesses Celestia, Luna and Twilight Sparkle to the stage. But Button Mash didn't care. He wanted his gameboy back.
With the sound of trumpets the princesses of Equestria came on to the stage. And with another flourish of trumpets, Celestia began the hover, raising the sun as she got higher. The sun rose and when it was at a certain point it blinded him, so he looked away.
It was a one in a lifetime chance to watch the Solar Princess raise the sun. And even rarer from it to be in Ponyville again. Most young fillies and colts would sell all there toys to just see the princess to raise the sun. It was on most normal pony's bucket list of things to do before they died.
Button ignored the magnificent sight completely. He rather be paying minecraft or something but this was a chance to impress Sweetie Belle. But he wasn't expecting it to be this boring.
Then, the worst thing ever happened to Button, Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and all the other fillies and young colts in Ponyville, no Equestria happened. It didn't matter that some of the best rides in Equestria were just meters away or that the Wonder-bolts were going to preform later but then:
The speeches began.
It will be remembered as the event that lead to the event that lead to the event that changed a lot of foals in the town of Ponyville that day,the number tripled by the summer sun celebration. A very bad event mind you. A VERY VERY bad one.
But back to the story.
Meanwhile, at Camp Crusader, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Babs Seed and Apple Bloom were sitting on the hard, cold ground, in awe while Celestia raised the sun. The way she flew while raising the sun in sync is a skill few have ever mastered, Celestia being the only pony alive who could (or is she?). When the star reached the right angle, the girl could not believe there eyes. And then they shouted in union;
" CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS SUN RAISERS, YAY!!!"
Pogo Smiles watched the Princess raise the sun, wondering how hard it is. Especially staying in sync with the sun. Did she practice or she did so many times she could do it in her sleep? All these question and more entered the red haired colt as the sun got higher in the sky.
When the speeches began, he began thinking how to find the answers to his questions. His Mom and Dad were clowns in one of the best travelling circus in Equestria and that's what they wanted him to be when he grew up so they wouldn't help.
He'll put on a disguise, thats what he'll do. He could put a blue wig on, say his name is oh, something like Royal Protecter and sneak to the only tree library in Equestria. Then read for hours on end, about how magic worked, Griffon culture, Sea pony legends, anything. And remember every single word.
Of course, he didn't tell his parents. They would disprove of him being a nerd and super smart. The thought of running away from the circus where he grew up sounded not such a bad idea. He'll dye his coat and mane brown, come up with a better name than 'Pogo Smiles'. Worst name ever.
Then when he got bored, he searched what he called 'The Knowledge'. He believed it was how some higher beings communicated. He had the ability to this as long as he could remember.One of his first memories was being on it and discovering that the earth revolved around the sun, opposed to the sun revolving around the earth, like he was always told. He never told anyone about this.
It was strange place but full of stuff to do. These beings were either gods long forgotten by ponies or aliens. He preferred the first one. How come they knew stuff about Equestria and pony-kind. And cared for them so much. Of course there were those who hated these 'gods' but there's probably some epic poem explaining the wars about this grudge and romance and stuff. He would read it happily.
Of course avoiding the dark stuff. He shuttered at the thought of it.
Zerica stirred the caldron, watching thin spirals of steam rise slowly. Up into the sky, chancing colour when a stray sunbeam from a dull grey to a vivid green.
It was the longest day of the year and that meant it was a perfect day to make potions and lotions, mainly potions. Aunt Zercora said today was the day because of the extra magical properties of the first ray being from a certain angle and that kind of thing. She heard hoof steps not far behind her.
"Remember the bet?"
"To not rhythm for as long as possible, starting today. Yes, I do."
"Aunt, can I go to the Summer Sun Celebration after I finish bottling this potion? Please, I've been stuck here for a week and theres supposed to be some of the best rides in Equstria." She put on her best doggy eye look.
"No, because you could go to some alley and-"
"Ok, I get it, I'm not allowed."
"Yes after that incident in Zebarfica, I can't risk it. Your parents are so worried about you, you know."
"Fine." She continued stirring the changeling potion. The changing potion was a strange potion which allowed a pony, if drunk to become a changeling for a day. It was made from changeling horns and wings, poison joke and the waters of the Horsian river. And it could only be made today at sunrise.
The idea of the century came into the young zebra's mind just then.
Spike knew Twilight was nervous. With the Summer Sun Celebration having a history of something bad happening, she had a good reason. Murders, conspiracies to kill any royalty present and weather terrorism and that was only last year.
So far, so good. No death threats, no missing Celestia or Luna and no pegasuii brewing up a storm. And no changeling army, spirit of chaos, evil king of old or revengeful princess of the night either
.
But that didn't stop Twilight pacing all night and fantasising worst case scenarios. Like aliens invading or thirty armies suddenly invading Equestria or Discord discovers better tactics, and try's to take over Equestria again or....
The list goes on and on..
She was on stage now, holding it together, just barely. Soon she will give a speech, a speech she has practiced so many times, she could do it in her sleep. Then she'll finally began to relax at Pinkie's 'The-speeches-are-finally-over-and-noting-bad-happened' party.
And there the young dragon will try and impress Rarity...
It had been defected four years ago on this very day.
It lost its only food source for the last 1,000 years.
For four years, it had schemed a plan.
A plan to get food.
A plan to get a new host.
A plan to not get defeat by the the elements again.
Today , it knew, was the day to put that plan in action.
All it had to fear was it's Nemesis.
Chapter 1
Patient 24 woke up covered in sweat. She had a nightmare about, something bad. She looked down at her hooves, a grey soft fur, and tried to remember the dream. Something about a battle and stopping someon- somepony.
Patient 24 had amnesia. Which was bad by itself but her case was even worse.
She was found two days ago, just outside of the Everfree forest, covered in bruises. She didn't know her name, she didn't know she was a unicorn until she was told, and she knew nothing about her past. All she knew was that she was 14 years old because she was found wearing with a saddlebag with a birthday card, address to an unreadable scrawl with a big purple 14 on the front of the card.
No one recognised her, not even Pinkie Pie, who usually knew ponies names.
She knew some basic history, maths and could read.
That was it. No idea who she was. She had no Cutie Mark, but she knew she used to have one. What it was a complete mystery to her.
A nurse came in to the room, with a trolley, carrying a bowl of cereal and a glass of water. "Hello, did you sleep well?" She asked.
"No, I had a nightmare, again."
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. How are you?"
"Ok, I'm still hoping you'll find some information on who I am. Any luck?"
"Sorry, no luck yet. I was at the Summer Sun Celebration just there."
"Mmm, is that the day that Celestia raises the Sun by any chance?"
"Yes, the longest day of the -"
She blacked out all of a sudden. Back into the nightmare. There was the monster. She must stopped him.
When she woke up, the nurse was gone. And the patient next to her was gone as well.
Patient 24 was confused. She got out of bed and looked outside
The once bustling corridor was empty. Some clipboards were on the ground. She pick one up. It said 'Patient 24' and it said all the information about her they knew. She noted that it said she talked gibberish in her sleep , had lots of nightmare, and sometimes said strange things like someone.
She put the clipboard on her back and continued down corridor. The smell of something burning came to her nose. She followed it and came to a small kitchen. A ciggerette was on the floor near a newspaper. The paper was in flames. She began to panic. She didnt want the hospital on fire.
And the flames were suddenly gone.
She began to panic. No adults, and just there with the burning newspaper and no memory to complete it all. What going on.
And deep inside her she knew she was a big part of it.
Rarity was gone. This was bad. Sweetie knew that. Who will cook, clean and buy toys for her now.
And not just her big sister, but all the adults as well. Even Celestia. One minute the town was bustling the next, empty.
All gone. With no warning at all.
And with no puff of smoke, no flash of light, no nothing.
All there one second, gone the next.
She looked at her friends. Apple Bloom was scared.
"Where's ma family?"
Her question hung in the air. All the adults were gone, without a trace. Pinkie, Bon Bon, the Mayor, even Celestia and the other princesses.
Ponyville was adult free.
Some kids were crying. Others were running in all directions. One with a red mane like Cheese Sandwich and Pinkie Pie was running towards the circus . Was he they son? Spike was on the stage, in shock. And Button was oblivious to the mayhem unraveling around him. She began to walk towards her friend.
Button Mash and Sweetie Belle were fighting a hoard of zombies, in the Campallian fortress. The high and mighty dark grey towers filled with deathly zombie archers towered over them.
"Button!"
"What!?!"
"Where all the adults gone to?"
"Their zombies, we need to find Princess Stellar who is been missing for four months and gets her to tur-"
"Ugg, Button, WAKE UP!!!"
Button Mash opened his eyes and saw Sweetie Belle starring at him. Behind her the crowd was gone except for a lot of confused children. A sense of panic, fear and chaos was in the air.
"Where's all the adults?" Asked Button.
"Nopony knows. One minute, Twilight was reading her speech and the next, Gone! No puff of smoke, no flash of light, just gone. All the adults are gone and its just the kids in Ponyville, which means..."
Oh no, thought Button. What to do.
"I can play as much games as I want for as long as I can! I'll be in Sugar Cube Corner, then Bonsweet shop, then my room. DO NOT DISTURB ME UNLESS YOU WANT TO PLAY WITH ME!!"
And with that he ran off. He didn't want to play games really, but he might anyway. What was really was on his mind was " Must hide all evidence. Must avoid everyone. Must survive."
"What was that? Why did go home when he could..." said Scootaloo.
"It's the situation, Scoot. All the other ponies are gone. Why aren't you crying or sad? Your Mom isn't here, there's no pony to tuck you into bed! You should be crying, not thinking about ... stuff."
"Mmmm, I miss my parents, I'm going home." She said. It sound false.
"Your hiding something, Scoots. You can tell me."
Scootaloo thought for hard and then said:
"I'm an orphan, ok! I had to lie. I saw you with your Mom, your Dad, Rarity. I knew you'll act different to me. I have no family, I can't fly."
She began to cry.
"It's ok. If things stay the way there are at the moment I think we all might be orphans."
She looked around. She couldn't find Apple Bloom.
There was no sign of Zercora. All she found was a broken bottle of growth potion. A large plant was growing quickly beside it.
She got her bag which she put the mask she got from Zac, a picture of her parents, her purse, a blanket, some food and three bottles of changeling potion, three of instant health potion and a potion that makes you faster, stronger and smarter. This is what she'll need for the journey.
She closed the door of her aunts hut and headed into the dark forest.
Apple Bloom was sad. She was in the kitchen. It smelt of Granny, AJ and Big Mac. Her family. Where were they. She began to cry.
Apple Jack used to say that Apples stuck together no matter what. Through the tough and thin of life. But now. Who was going to run Sweet Apple acres? Who was going to buck the trees of apples? Who was going to bake the Zap Apple jam?
She was the only Apple now. Except for Babs.
Just two Apples left in Ponyville.
"Apple Bloom? Where are you?" a,familiar voice said breaking her out of her trance.
"Babs?"
"Yay?"
"What's happening?"
"All the adults are gone, Scoot's an orphan, Button's gone playing his games and I think it's the apocalypse is beginning. Want to loot Barnyard Bargains?"
"No, maybe later."
And she and Babs weeped their eyes out.
Mom and Dad were no where to be found. Pogo found a corner in their trailer. He began to cry. His parents may be stupid, they may make him attend Clown Camp. He may hate them. But he loved them.
At least they didn't make fun of him.
He was often bullied because of his hair, his weakest, his parents. He usually stayed in a town for a month and would attended school there. He would try and be average at school. Around 70%. Usually.
When the result would come back after a test she would say "that's very good for you". Their prejudice would anger him. He could do 100% if he wanted.
It wasn't any better in the playground. The spoiled brats would say "your mane is like a crazy pony's" or " weak joke, weak crazy joke".
He stood up. Pogo Smiles wasn't going to let himself get bullied now. He'll sort his hair, go to that tree library and try and figure out what's going on.
Or he could search the knowledge.
It's plan was working.
All it needed for now was some slaves.
Zerica walked through the dark forest. She kept a lookout for trouble, the Everfree was famous for its wildlife, manticore, timberwolves, cockatrices galore. There was also poison yoke, yetis, sweeping willows and hydras. It was one of the most dangerous forests in the known world.
She always carried a blowpipe and some poisoned arrows, the typical weapon back home. You never know when a manticore will drop in for a bite.
*rustle, snap*
She quickly looked around her.
Nothing, nothing, a bunny. Oh just a bunny.
The bunny breathed fire.
What! the young zebra was confused, then scared. How is a bunny supposed to breath fire.
She ran away. Oh so far away.
No adults, chaos, has this happened before.
The knowledge never fails.
And the answers came in front of his mind.
Books. Written by so and so. There are bestsellers.
But he can't read them. What's the plot? Who or What cause them?
Is this just a copy of one of these books?
There's a movie for one. A series for the other one.
But he remembered something. The knowlegde was showing the Elements and some text. He tried to read it but it was gone before he could.
The secret of the Knowledge.
"So what will we do?"
"The adults are gone without a trace and soon all Ponyville will be in chaos. You remember the that day-"
"Don't remind me. That day was horrible. Especially the-"
"Just don't talk about it!"
The crusaders were headed to the club house because their homes reminded them of their parents. Applebloom and Babs were walking with each other, crying onto each others shoulder. Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle were talking to each other, decided what to do.
"Sweetie?"
"What Applebloom?" asked Sweetie. Applebloom hadn't talked since they found her in her kitchen, crying with Babs. Scoot had to force her to come with them.
"What's that?" She pointed her hoof towards the club house.
Sweetie looked in the direction. There was a wall, cutting through the apple trees, the ground, missing the clubhouse by inches. A blank wall. they couldn't see through it. It seemed to slimmer ever so slightly.
"Oh-o."
