This is my little contribution to the brony community. It might be a little rough, but the later chapters promise to be a little more polished than the coming earlier ones. Without further adieu, enjoy!


Only in the hidden reaches of Equestria lies true evil. The isolated city of Germane, a large collection of buildings of varying heights. All bearing the prominent gloomy and oppressive theme. This mass of land is ruled under a draconian regime and will, by autocratic hooves. Its pony populace are often seen exerting greater labor than usual. Taxes unreasonable to the common eye. Government indifferent to the difficult and indigent state of affairs of its dwellers.

Its ruler – the ruthless and cold stallion, Kaiser Hoofler. His coat a deep gray. His eyes sparkling in violet. This quadrupedal frame is dressed in a suit that will catch even the critical eye of the frugal unicorn fashionista Rarity. Finished off by a slender dark silver mane and tail, and his most defining feature: his cutie mark, an image of buildings engulfed in a neverending inferno.

A faithful day later, the Kaiser gathered his political and military group of fellow ponies, his totalitarian party, together at the Germane Town Hall. Making an announcement that is sure to cause pandemonium and lay waste on the grandest of scales.

Tapping the microphone on the podium in front of him, he speaks into it.

"Fillies and gentlecolts!" His voice resonated through the speakers. "We are gathered here on this faithful day to commemorate the prosperity and life that has been preserved since the dawn of time by the Royal Pony Sisters. Those who have paved the path for both day and night. Celestia of the Sun, and Luna of the Moon! Had it not been for their tirelessness, the state of affairs for all of Equestria will not be what it is now – teeming and bursting with life and the hope that it will all carry on to the next day!"

The audience could not contain their excitement, their praise and respect. Tapestries showing one repeated image: two winged and horned mares hovering and watching over a globe, both opposite to the other. One bearing a faultless white coat with a mane and tail that could be easily mistaken for a rainbow – Princess Celestia of the Day. The other with a dark violet coat and a light blue mane and tail – Princess Luna of the Night.

Everypony's applause died with the lifting of the Kaiser's front right hoof. He speaks again, his next set of words creating a different atmosphere.

"But alas, my brothers and sisters. Our beloved princesses have not acted as they should, as of late. Your dear Princess Celestia takes her duties for granted! As does her sister!" The last two sentences came with a hoof slamming on the podium. "For one with so much power, this should not be. A ruler's hooves must be like his or her heart; strong, firm and unfaltering. Which is why, my little ponies, I have decided to take a stand and bear the weight of Equestria's shoulders myself. I will take it upon myself to bring both dawn and dusk, fulfill diligently what these sisters were appointed and see as a joke! If this status quo continues, Equestria is sure to perish!" These words leaving their intended mark. Leaving behind a lasting and looming silence among the many ponies assembled. As though their joy has been indefinitely replaced by fear. Shaken faith in Equestria's future. The Kaiser continues, giving the impression that he has read the hearts of his city dwellers. "But never fear! As the saying goes… "Where there's a will, there's a way". And that way, fillies and gentlecolts, is. Through. Me! The reign of Celestia and Luna will soon end, and all the world will see the birth of a new era! One abundant with the certainty that all of ponykind will live to see another day!"

Once again, the crowd erupts into applause and cheering. But not without a select few who remained quiet, bearing a big bag of emotions. Some regarding with strong contempt and disagreement the idea of Kaiser Hoofler usurping both Celestia and Luna. The coup d'état soon to be carried out, and possibly accomplished thanks to the almost infinite power of Germane's military forces.

His dissertation finished, the Kaiser steps down from the podium, closing his eyes to think. Conscious of where his fours are taking him. One last thing he needs to do. A seemingly unimportant task. Passing the pillars of the Town Hall entrance, cloaking himself with the shadows they cast.

"Melpomene!" Forcedly yet quietly, he lets the name slip out. Deep in the shade, a crimson-coated mare with a tail and mane of a light and glittery sapphire touch, stepping forth and bowing before her liege with reverence. Her presence revealed by the moonlight. The cold and graceful lunar air. The light shining down on her cutie mark, showing three open eyes. Representing tomorrow, the future. What is yet to come.

"Yes, sir." She replies, spilling her heart and soul to the twisted stallion.

The Kaiser paces in front of Melpomene, left to right. Back and forth. Giving her a primary objective. A core goal.

"There is…something I would like you to do for me. A very important task, even if it isn't going to sound like it."

Melpomene lowers her head further. "For the Kaiser! Significant or otherwise." The response, nectar to the Kaiser's ears. He grinned to show his delight. His gratefulness for such devotion.

"Very good. Just as I would expect from my…" Charmingly, gracefully and swiftly he dashes towards the mare's head, inhaling her fragrance. Caressing his hoof over her face. Her mane as it acted as a set of bangs, covering her eye. "…most precious soldier."

"Sir, I-I… I don't know if I deserve such praise."

"Oh, but you do. In fact, this is why I've reserved such a vital mission only for…you." Not deviating any further from his point, he regains his attentive posture, continuing with his pacing. Head tilted up and eyes closed with pride, throat cleared. "You are going to act as my one-pony surveillance team. Performing reconnaissance work on the capital of Canterlot, the home of our 'Princesses'. Before we get our forces to mobilize, we will need as much gathered information as we can obtain."

Despite the extensive knowledge on Equestria, the Kaiser has not actually ventured outside of Germane. Unaware of the other stretches of the world. Unaware of the cultures and how they truly function, with only his large study as reference to it all. This coup d'état will be a first for him. He would need the closest pony he can trust and send him or her to explore the whole of Equestria for him. Inform him of any and all findings on an 'all day, all week' basis through means unknown to much of the pony-prevalent populace.

"Consider that mission already accomplished, sir." Melpomene is a brash braggart, and is unafraid to show such qualities. Not even to her superiors, knowing that they can view these traits as assets. More than confident in her abilities. Her harsh upbringing as a street pony justifies this. She is feared in the battlefield, her skills on it matched by those with a pen.

"Very, very good, Melpomene", the Kaiser comments, grimacing menacingly. "Your mission commences right now. Go!"

"Roger that!" With everything done and dusted, Melpomene rides to the distance and out of the city of Germane. Becoming the first citizen of the secluded metropolis to ever do so. To set foot outside of its grounds and venture to what the great city is oblivious to, what the rest of Equestria is more than familiar with.