The Day We Were Conquered

Hello~ Very briefly, before you read this story. I just wanted to say that this one-shot is from the point of view of a Crystal Empire pony. Not one in particular though. Anyways, I hope you enjoy! ^_^

It was sudden, swift and went without a hitch. Too swiftly for us to fight back or cry for help.

The ebony unicorn stallion and his army had us in chains and down to our knees before we could draw in a breath.

In fear, some ponies tried to scream but so great was our fear that it was like a cork in their throats.

Others went into fits of hysteria as vivid green flames mercilessly fed on their homes and anypony that had not managed to get out.

Mares were unable to reach for their foals and stallions were burned if they fought the chains that crushed their throats.

I was an older filly when it happened.

And never will I forget that day.

He roared for silence, his vile voice that was so full of bloodlust that it didn't seem to belong to a pony. Rather it founded like that of a lion or dragon that was hungry for flesh.

Everypony instantly silenced, raising their glazed eyes to the balcony where our queen used to visit us. The smoke from the fires blackened the ivory castle.

He smiled sadistically down at us, his bright green eyes twinkling.

"You are now all under my rule. Make no mistake that all your rights as citizens of the Crystal Empire have been stripped. Of all you now work for my whims. Any sign of rebellion..."

He paused, almost laughing with sickening joy

"Will be swiftly and effectively crushed and burned. Anypony involved will be executed."

I heard gasps and sobs. I too felt wetness run down my cheeks.

I was sobbing but was so numb with fear that I had not noticed. I also failed to notice that my coat had drained as had every-ponies'.
My mane had unraveled and now lay strapped over my face and neck.

"Work on reconstructing this pitiful manure field begins tomorrow at dawn."

A stallion that was somewhere the mist of us and his mate stood up, rearing up on their hind legs, fighting the heavy iron chains that were placed on their throats and legs.

"Where is our king queen?! And our young princess?! What have you done with them?!" He screamed furiously at the tyrant.

He turned his gaze to the stallion and mare.

"They have met their end. Both of them." He answered

"And you will not address me in that manner slave!" He yelled back. "For this both of you will be assigned a 'special' task tomorrow"

With that, he turned and went into the castle.

The captain of his guard yelled that we would sleep amidst the flames and that anyone caught moving would be severely punished.

I could not see anymore. My eyes were stinging from the ash and tears.

I could not hear. Sobs and shrieks had left me deaf.

I could not feel. I was numb as the chain crushed my flesh and bones.

Would I... survive...?