Author's Note: Okay, first of all, I know I have other works to sort out, especially Equestria Hauntings. But I had this idea for quite a while now, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

This play was inspired by many things. One of which was the tragedies written by Mr. William Shakespeare. I mean, without him, where would we get things like Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear etc?

Another inspiration was surprisingly, Cupcakes by Sergeant Sprinkles. Now, I know what you're all thinking.

You're thinking "KJ, that's the most notorious MLP fan-fic on the web! How can something so horrifying be an inspiration for you to write a story?"

Well, allow me to explain. I heard a reading of Cupcakes on Youtube. And to be honest, I was a little shocked inside when I heard the man read the story. But then, after a few days or possibly almost a month, my creative side kicked in and I thought about what could happen if Rainbow Dash somehow survived her mutilation and started hunting for Pinkie Pie for revenge.

However, that never became the case. I completely forgot about the idea. It was round that time, I took note of the Rainbow Dash X Soarin' fics people were writing up. So, I thought "What if Soarin' found out the truth about what happened to Rainbow Dash and went on a enraged journey of revenge against Pinkie Pie for what she did?"

And thus, this story was born.

This first chapter will be written with you being a random character. You guys can put one of your OCs in place. After this introduction, it's gonna change into a sort of play script format. 'Cause this story is supposed to be a play in Equestria.

Also, the chapters will be split up into acts and scenes, much like Shakespeare's plays.

All the characters mentioned in this story will be played by themselves.

Anyway, I've wasted 2 pages of Microsoft Word writing this Author's Note, so let's get started!

It's 7:00am and the sun shines weakly through the blinds into your bedroom.

You wake up, stretch your arms and climb out of bed.

You then have a shower and then head out.

Other ponies have been talking about some new play that has been performed recently in Canterlot.

Then, a few of your friends told you that the play will be performed at the Equestria Theatre.

The summer air persuades you to walk your way to the theatre.

Eventually, you get to the theatre and see a large poster above the door.

It is red with the silhouette of what looks like Soarin' holding a fainted silhouette of what looks like Rainbow Dash on a black barren landscape.

But what catches your eye is the title of the play.

'Te Amo, Rainbow Dash'

You know that "Te Amo" is "I love you" in Italian, so you think that whoever wrote this must've had a crush on Rainbow Dash.

Either that, or Rainbow Dash is one of the characters and the "Te Amo" is from her love interest.

You go through the doors and get your ticket.

You then buy a quick drink and some popcorn from the snack area before walking down the corridor to the stage where the play is being performed.

The corridor has many posters up, all for the same play: 'Te Amo, Rainbow Dash'

One had the same image as the massive poster outside.

Another had the image of Soarin' holding up what looked like a syringe, reading to stab something with it.

And the final one seems to show Soarin' kissing Rainbow Dash in what looks like a field.

So, Rainbow Dash was in the play!

And she's in love with Soarin' in the performance.

A hazel pony is standing outside the door to the performance hall.

He asks you for your ticket.

You hand it to him and wait as he checks it.

He then gives a nod before letting you through.

Before you enter the area, the last thing you hear is the pony from earlier saying to you "Enjoy the play."

You take your seat at the near top of the room and look down at the stage.

There is a large curtain with the same design as the poster outside.

A red background with the silhouette of what looks like Soarin' holding a fainted silhouette of what looks like Rainbow Dash on a black barren landscape.

Various pop songs are playing in the background over the talking of various ponies, the scrunching of wrappers and other things.

Suddenly, the lights go out slowly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the performance of 'Te Amo, Rainbow Dash' is about to begin. Please turn off your mobile phones and no flash photography. Thank you." An announcer says.

You sit back comfortably ready to see what everypony across Equestria has been talking about

(OK, this'll be the point where I stop placing you in the story so you can sit back and watch (and by watch, I mean read) what happens during the course of the 'play'. And before you ask, yes. This 'play' starts at the end and then goes back to the beginning to explain what happened. So, sit back and enjoy this, what I'd call, Equestrian Tragedy.)

(The curtain opens as the Dead Island Trailer Theme begins to play.)

(A red light shines on a rusty cellar set up with 3 large windows on the back. Blood and chains are all over the room with a few torture devices around the area. In the middle of it all, Pinkie Pie with her hair straight & Spike is laying on the floor, possibly dead. Twilight Sparkle and Rarity are beside Spike, crying over his body. On the far right, there is a furnace with orange light glowing inside. A small grey torn-off arm lies just outside the door In the middle of the stage, Soarin' is lying in a crying Spitfire's arms, also presumably dead. In the background, emergency service sirens are heard as red and blue lights flash at the windows. The scene comes alive without any sound from the actors. Spitfire continues silently crying over Soarin's body. A few ambulance ponies arrive on the scene with a few police ponies. Spitfire looks back up at them and starts explaining to the police ponies what happened. As this goes on, Zecora walks on the stage.)

(Zecora)

"Before he begin, we'd like to apologize for the depressing start,

But we felt we must let you set your sights on this tragic art…."

(She gestures to the scene behind her as she says this line.)

"You may sit here wondering what happened to makes these ponies' lives come to an end,

Only such a tragedy that not even friendship could mend.

All the carnage around me, was the result of spilt innocent civil blood,

But save your tears, before they all join together and create a flood.

All these ponies you see, many innocent but still they were slain,

Who knows, by the time this play's over, you may never think of your friends the same way again.

So, listen upon this story, this horrific work of art,

One which may tear you up, one that just might break your heart."

(She leaves the scene as paramedics with stretchers come to collect the bodies. The lights then go out to start the play.)