It has been nearly two hundred years since the megaspells rained fire down on the world, reducing it to a tainted wasteland. And ever since that day, the changelings have never been sighted in the wasteland...
Climbing from the rubble of the now ruined world, a zebra who survived falls back on the only instincts he has left as the ponies who emerge along side him seek to place the blame on him. A short tale of survival, and if he's lucky, forgiveness
In the years before the bombs fell, there were many ponies who fought for Equestria. Some ponies fought and won great battles, some saved many lives in the field. Deadbolt Tumbler didn't want to be a hero, he just wanted to do his job and go home.
