Well, here we are at a crossroads. The Mane 6 have all died at the hands of a mysterious serial killer. He doesn't seem to be targeting anyone else. But he'll get his just desserts eventually. For now, let's look at the immediate impact of their murders on Ponyville and Equestria.
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*Cue Matlock Theme Song*
Princess Celestia was very upset. Not only did she lose her star student, her security guards were to blame. Trust in Celestia had gone down a lot in the past couple days. There were already overtones of an overthrowing out there. Many called for her to abdicate her throne. Celestia had to prepare a speech for Ponyville. And as if that were enough, she had to prepare the funeral for Twilight and her friends.
Meanwhile we take a look at Cadence and Shining Armor. They too, were distraught at all that had happened. Cadence appeared to be taking it the hardest. "Oh why? Why? I can't believe it, my sister-in-law is dead!" She said all this as she was sobbing into Shining Armor's legs. "I know, Cadence, this is going to be hard for all of us. I'm just as upset as you are. Oh, Twilight!" He began sobbing too.
At the school where the Cutie Mark Crusaders attend, Cheerilee began addressing the class. "OK, you know Sweetie Belle? She is Rarity's sister. She is taking Rarity's death very hard, and will not be attending school for a while. Neither will Apple Bloom or Scootaloo. They are upset over the deaths of Applejack and Rainbow Dash, respectively. I'm sure all of you knew Twilight and her friends well too. It's going to be rough for all of us now."
"As much as I don't like those three – Sweetie, Bloom and Scootaloo that is – I feel really bad. They lost some real good friends. We all did." Diamond Tiara said. She felt the utmost sadness and sympathy at this point. Pipsqueak said, "so are we going to do regular classes today?" Cheerilee said, "I'm afraid not. This is going to a counseling session today."
At Sweet Apple Acres, the Apple family was struggling to cope with the loss of Applejack. Braeburn said, "we all have to stick together and get through this. It is not going to be easy living without Applejack there to help us." "Yeeep" said Big Mac. "I loved her so much. Why couldn't it be me that was killed?" said Apple Bloom.
At Sugarcube Corner, the Cakes were taking the loss of Pinkie Pie very hard. "She was like the daughter we never had. She always had a perky attitude, and loved to party. It's never going to be the same, who will babysit now?" Mrs. Cake was especially despondent. Mr. Cake did his best to comfort her.
Spike went back over to Rarity and Sweetie Belle's house, so he could comfort Sweetie Belle, and vice versa. "Sweetie Belle, I never told anyone this, but I had a crush on Rarity. It was huge. Now I'll never get to tell her." Spike said. "But what really hit me hard was the loss of Twilight. She was like a big sister to me." "I know how you feel Spike, I loved Rarity as much as a little sister could love a big sister." Sweetie Belle said.
All over Ponyville, emotions ran high. Twilight and her friends were the town's favorite citizens. There could be no replacing them in their hearts. And what of all their pets? They have been placed in the care of Celestia temporarily while new homes are found for them.
In the town center, everyone gathered. Mayor Mare was going to address the situation at hand. She had been good friends with the Mane 6. She was just as heartbroken as everyone else. Princess Celestia was also waiting to address the citizens of Ponyville. But it was Mare's turn to make a speech first. And make a speech she did.
"Citizens of Ponyville. We are gathered today to remember Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash. These six friends showed us how friendship could be magic. We loved them all, and we had so much fun with them. They were the sunshine in our lives. And now they are all gone. We may never know who killed them. But we'll always know this: no one can ever replace them in our hearts."
Mare then stepped back to let Celestia take the stand. "OK, I know many of you don't trust me right now. I know it's really bad now, but have faith in me. My security just had some bad days is all. They are normally very good. I regret all that has happened as much as you all do. You can't get security like this anywhere. You got to have more faith in me. I will make this better, I promise. Just give me a chance to track down the killer. Your support is needed here. Please?"
The crowd was not happy, but they at least started to understand. Princess Celestia had the best intentions when she called for security at Sweet Apple Acres and Twilight's house. She had no idea that the killer would be so savvy.
The next day, everyone gathered for the funeral of the Mane 6. Braeburn gave an eulogy for Applejack, Sweetie Belle for Rarity, Mr. Cake for Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo for Rainbow Dash, Mayor Mare for Fluttershy, and Princess Celestia for Twilight Sparkle. Celestia closed with, "even in death, the six all remain united in friendship. They are happy to be with each other. I hope they have a wonderful afterlife."
After the eulogies, the Cutie Mark Crusaders joined with Shining Armor and Cadence to perform a song. It was a familiar song. It was a rather soft one.
Shining Armor:
Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
wake me up when September ends
like my sister's come to pass
seven days has gone so fast
wake me up when September ends
Sweetie Belle:
here comes the rain again
falling from the stars
drenched in my pain again
becoming who we are
as my memory rests
but never forgets what I lost
wake me up when September ends
Cadence:
summer has come and passed
the innocent can never last
wake me up when September ends
ring out the bells again
like we did when spring began
wake me up when September ends
Scootaloo:
here comes the rain again
falling from the stars
drenched in my pain again
becoming who we are
as my memory rests
but never forgets what I lost
wake me up when September ends
Apple Bloom:
Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
wake me up when September ends
like my sister's come to pass
twenty days has gone so fast
All:
wake me up when September ends
wake me up when September ends
wake me up when September ends
The next day, Mayor Mare went into Everfree Forest, looking for Zecora. Mare had went home to watch the TV show "Dexter" after the funeral. She liked it a lot. It was about a serial killer who kills other serial killers. This had given her an idea: bring Dexter into the pony world, and have him track down the killer.
Back with Shining Armor and Cadence, they had a dinner in honor of Twilight Sparkle – the best pony they ever knew. "To Twilight – who will never be forgotten" – said Cadence, with Shining Armor responding "to Twilight, cheers!".
After a while, things at Sweet Apple Acres were back to normal – or as normal as possible. Apple Bloom was eager to follow in her late sister's footsteps. Maybe this was the wake up call she needed.
The Wonderbolts cancelled all shows for a while in memory of their biggest fan, Rainbow Dash. Soarin' said, "there will never be another like Rainbow Dash. She was everything the 'Bolts will always lack, and that is sonic style." Scootaloo also idolized Rainbow Dash, and made it her dream now to join the Wonderbolts.
All throughout town, everyone remembered the Mane 6. After a while, things would be back to normal. Now back with Mare and Zecora, they needed to bring Dexter Morgan into the pony world. Zecora said "this spell can bring anyone from one world into our world. Let's just hope it works this time.
Zecora initiated a chant, which worked well surprisingly. A portal opened, and out came a white pony with a light brown mane, and a knife as a cutie mark. I forgot to tell you, anyone who comes into the pony world gets turned into a pony. "We are so glad you could come, Mr. Morgan" said Mare. "Where am I?" said Dexter-Pony.
TO BE CONTINUED...
The next part will be for all you Dexter fans. The serial killer will finally have justice brought on upon him. Stay tuned.