Here is chapter 2 of dead city I own Nothing save Todd Street.

The sun rose over the land of Equestria namely the small town of Ponyville, it had been Weeks since one of their own had gone missing and everyone had banded together forming search parties trying to locate the lost pony Twilight sparkle. All things had ceased save farm work so they had every able bodied Horse searching for her, Flutter shy moaned as her hooves throbbed with the pain after being on them all night. When she had heard from spike that Twilight was missing she panicked rushing to the princess's side to inform her. She missed Twilight; the violet horse was a good friend to her almost like a sister, Pinkie pie had fallen into depression staying cooped in her home. Rarity was most likely resting before going out with the next shift of searchers while Apple Jack was busy making sure everyone stayed fed and worked the fields. Flutter shy would have sighed but when she heard an explosion she nearly jumped out of her skin before darting behind a bush to hide.

Poking her head out she looked around for the cause but didn't see anything save what looked to be a Stallion who stumbled about. The desire to help overrode her fear of the situation, she watched him fall down before clumsily getting to his hooves feeling sorry for the poor man she left her hiding spot as he fell a second time. "Hold on, stay still I'll help you" she called out running to his side her pink mane flowing as she trotted over. The stallion struggled to stand as she got to his side, she mistook his moans as pain or words before leaning in to try to make out the sounds before the stallion lunged. Flutter shy cried out in pain as she rolled into a tree then the bloodied cries reached her ear she looked up fear staining her features, her friend Rainbow Dash was bleeding heavily from a bite wound to her neck before she kicked the Stallion away. He hit a tree his neck and body twisted at impossible angles, fear gave way to sheer terror as he stood back up shakily before advancing on the two again.

"Flutter shy, get out of here" Rainbow Dash's voice came out in hoarse rasp. Flutter shy was hesitant to leave her friend but her rapidly deteriorating visage was blurred by the tears cascading down her face, the normally bright blue horse was now pale and it looked like she could barely stand which was proven when she collapsed. Flutter shy closed her eyes before turning and running away she couldn't bear the sight of Rainbow Dash as she took her last breaths, had she stayed she would have seen the deceased pony rise from her prone position on the ground only her eyes were glazed over. Apple Jack had heard her cries dropping her pack to meet the distressed pony and as Flutter shy bowled her over the tan horse stood rubbing her head "What in tarnation is wrong with ya Flutter shy, where's the fire at?"

The pink haired pony opened her mouth several time in an attempt to speak only no words were heard all she could do was bury her face in Apple Jack's chest, the blonde haired horse's eyes widened in surprise wondering what could have rendered the normally loquacious pony mute. Foreign sound tickled her ears that she couldn't quite place it until a loud groan pierced the air covering up the sobs of Flutter shy. Looking up she found a disturbing sight; several ponies reaching the apex of the hill, the sight was one that made her want to retch but years of farm work had steeled her stomach. They were missing flesh, blood flowed from their mouths and open wounds but it was the final one to cross over that made her grab the distraught pony and flee. She couldn't help the tears that formed in her eyes at seeing her friend Rainbow Dash in that state, as they entered town she wondered how this had happened.

She had never heard of anything like this before and being honest as was her Element of Harmony she was scared beyond all reason and she was barely holding herself together. She stopped looking around as whispers made their way to her ears flicking them several times she grew agitated "What do y'all think y'all lookin' at" she roared "we need ta get out before they get here." I ain't kiddin'. There's somethin really wrong goin on." She couldn't believe the disbelieving stares she was getting. A guard came up to her demanding to know what the problem was she explained what she had seen and she remembered Flutter shy who was clinging to her. The guard looked skeptical thinking it was some kind of prank and agreed to check it out, "What is going on here" a regal voice cut through the whispers. All turned to see the Princess Celestia striding forward head held high, her appearance reeked of Royalty.

"Princess somethin is wrong here" Apple Jack had the feeling she was about to retell her story to the Princess. It didn't matter if they believed her or not as everything was true, she patted the pink haired pony's hair trying to calm her down when she herself was barley holding on. The Princess nodded listening to her story, "Flutter shy ran me over cryin' like there was no tomorro..." Her story was cut off as the guard let out a battle cry and several grunts before his blood curdling scream filled the silence. Apple Jack watched the Princess turn to the entrance a worried look staining her face which turned to pure horror as the creatures made their way into the town chasing everyone. Behind them came the Guard who had stepped out minutes before hand intestines hanging out of his belly, missing one fore leg, one hind leg was nothing but bone and half of his face had been chewed off.

Panic set in as Ponies darted about aimlessly trying to get away only to be overtaken by the sheer numbers, the creatures were not fast but they had sealed off the only means of escape for the Earth and non pegasi. Apple Jack had been calling out to the princess trying to get her out of shock, when shaking her didn't work she apologized before raising a hoof and slamming it into the princesses cheek who finally came out of it.

"What was that for" she asked rubbing her cheek.

"Princess" Apple Jack growled "look around. Your people are being eaten! We have to get out of here."

"Princess, Apple Jack what is going on" came a familiar voice one that was of high class.

"Rarity" both answered, "I don't rightly know Rarity" the blonde pony shook her head "but I do know we need to get outta here."

The four ponies started too moved trying to make it out of town; it wasn't long before smoke from fires filled the air lanterns had been knocked over as Horses attempted to escape setting houses ablaze. As they ran they saw ponies attacking each other some were those creatures the reanimated bodies of their friends or family others were strangers looking to take advantage of the chaos. They stopped at hearing another familiar voice they turned to see Spike large chucks taken out of his flesh, four ponies surrounded him and each one had a limb before they pulled tearing the young dragon apart, Rarity vomited as blood sprayed from his torn body. His head rolled toward them eyes closing shock setting in he didn't feel the pony that bit into his stomach and started eating his insides "Guys help me" he whispered before going silent and his eyes closing forever.

As they stood there none noticed the lone creature that pawed its way toward them dragging its top half as its lower body was missing intestine leaving bloody lines behind it, its raspy moan went unheeded as it crawled next to the princess before biting into her ankle. Celestia cried out in pain before stomping on the creatures head crushing the brain leaving it motionless on the ground, Apple Jack and Rarity watched what had happened both unaware that it was the bites that caused the reanimation. The princess assured them that she was fine before they moved on, they finally came to a well-built building which they took refuge in. Not much was said as Rarity was still absorbing how Spike died right in front of her eyes, Apple Jack was trying to comfort Flutter shy while Celestial stood off to the side her condition deteriorating. As night had fallen Luna suddenly appeared in the building looking for Celestia and she immediately took notice of her condition. Her head was down her breathing was shallow and she was pale, looking at the other three she tsked "So it is true."

Rarity looked up "What?"

"How long have all of you been in here?"

"Several hours why? What's goin on?"

Luna sighed "Canterlot has been over run, the city is dead. According to rumor anyone who is bitten will change." Everyone looked to Celestia who sighed.

"I'm guessing she is right. I can feel it spreading, it's invading my mind" she looked up "Luna spread the word tell all unicorn and Alicorn to use this spell to get as many as they can out of Equestria." Luna nodded memorizing the spell before Celestia looked to the three "Its time you three leave. I'll try sending you to the same world Twilight currently inhabits." The creatures began pounding on the door having heard them all looked to the door frightened until Rarity rushed throwing herself against it to keep them out.

"Apple Jack look after Flutter shy" she smiled softly before turning to Celestia "send them now." Before Apple Jack could protest a black hole opened under her and her Pink haired charge swallowing them whole, Rarity's strength gave out as Luna disappeared from sight and the creatures poured into the room.

000

Chance was returning to the garage after taking Twilight to work he had been very impressed having been right to call her a smart cookie. Her medical knowledge surpassed that of most doctors he knew and she already had opened her own practice, she passed her exams without effort and with some help from Calico Briggs she was now a citizen of the USA. He looked back on the time that had passed since she arrived surprisingly they had hit it off going out a few times or staying in enjoying each other's company, he winced thinking about the times he had to leave her side due to the random villain that the Enforcers couldn't handle. He knew she was becoming angry at all of the skipped dates and running out on her he really wanted to let her in on the secret and he knew she would keep it so he decided next time he saw her he would tell her.

Razor didn't like but couldn't argue with the fact of having a doctor in on their little secret, Chance ran a hand across his face as he stopped the truck in the middle of the road way. He really wanted to turn around and see her again but he had a delivery coming that he had to sign for. He was just about to say screw it and turn around when a bright light appeared and the truck shook as if something fell in it, he turned around and gasped in the back of the truck were two women both naked as the day they were born but they looked a lot like Twilight. Only one was tan with long blonde hair the other a light yellow fur with a long pink mane. Jumping out of the truck he removed his jacket wrapping it around the blonde's shoulders while using his shirt to cover the Pink haired girl leaving him in sleeveless shirt rudely referred to as a wife beater. He lifted them out of the truck and into the cab one at a time before climbing back into the driver's seat and restarting the engine, he grumbled this was just his luck when things start looking up they drop like a bucket of bolts.

He ran his hand across his face yet again as he pressed the accelerator hoping to make it back to the garage before they both woke up. He picked up his cell phone and dialed his best friend and co-pilot it rang several times before he answered "Clawson?"

"Jake its Chance" his voice strained.

"What is it buddy?" Jake was a little worried hearing his friends voice like that he hoped something hadn't happened between him and Twilight, of course he didn't like the idea of bringing her in on the secret but he couldn't deny that the girl was perfect for his buddy. She had gotten him to actually start cleaning up his room doing laundry teaching him to cook and started acting more like a man instead of a child. He chuckled thinking about how he teased his partner relentlessly on how the girl would ride him about domestic affairs. Of course he ran away every time the bigger tom cat came after him while throwing wise cracks in his wake teasing the man further. But he frowned remembering how Chance got him back dousing him with ice cold water while he was sleeping, he still remembered seeing him standing there evil smile painted on his face holding a bucket that was dripping.

"I seemed to have picked up a couple of hitchhikers" he didn't want to come right out and say it.

"What do you mean? Chance what in the world are you talking about."

He sighed heavily looking at the two "You'll see when I get there."

Needless to say when Chance pulled up and Jake saw the two girls in the cab he rounded on his buddy "What the hell is this" he gestured to the two "I thought you were with Twilight?" He was angry and he couldn't believe his buddy was a cheater.

Chance had to restrain himself from punching him in the face and for the third time in twenty minutes running his hand down his face and growled "I am with her you idiot."

"Oh, and I suppose you're going to tell me that they just appeared in a flash of light and landed in the back of the truck" he said sarcastically.

The bigger man blinked once, twice "Actually, yeah. That's exactly how it happened."

Jakes jaw dropped as his buddy answered before face palming "Ok, ok let's get them upstairs and into the guest rooms."

With the two of them working together it didn't take long to get them settled in, Chance changed into his jumpsuit before heading back out to meet Burke and Murray for the scheduled delivery. Every time these two showed up he was ready to drag them out of the truck and smash their faces into the door several times. But no, he didn't need an assault with attempted murder on his already ruined record, he grumbled ready to march off to the Enforcer headquarters and beat on Commander Feral. With a deep breath he exhaled slowly as the large truck made its way toward him he opened his eyes plastering a fake but vicious smile on his face as the two dumped the most recent bit of junk, "Hey Ace" Murray called out "hows it going with your job? Fun playing in trash ain't it?"

"Yea" his brother Burke laughed in a semi retarded manner "playing in trash."

Murray slapped his brother on the head giving him a glare before handing a clip board to Chance "Here ya go." He smirked as Chance signed it remembering the girl that had been hanging around recently "How's that girl" he looked forward unaware that the large tom cat broke the pencil in his hand with little effort at his mention of Twilight. Murray was intent on getting under his fur "Do you think she like..." He was cut off as Chance threw the clipboard at him hitting him in the face knocking him over. Murray sat up ready to yell at him but when Chance hit the side of the truck for all his worth leaving a large dent in his wake Murray's mouth and throat went dry, as he couldn't speak Chance gave him the same Vicious smile from earlier causing the short man to leave without a word.

Chance waved them off and when they were out of sight he gripped his hand before letting out a string of curses so colorful it would have made Commander Feral's ears bleed, 'At least I have a reason to go see Twilight now' he mused. Turning around he head back into grab his keys but was stopped by Jake who saw his bloody hand who shook his head "Chance, first the T.V. now Murray's truck? What's next the toaster" he teased.

Chance sighed running a hand through his hair "I don't know buddy" he sighed "that idiot mentioned Twilight and I lost it. I hit him in the face with the clipboard before denting his truck." Jake shook his head ready to reply but a soft voice drew his attention to the hallway.

"Um, can ya'll tell me where this is" both men looked over to see the blonde haired girl standing there holding the jacket tight around her body. "And did you say Twilight?" Both noted her accent was similar to that of the Southern States of the Union she also looked like a farmer's daughter. But like Twilight she had horse ears and tail, they looked to each other Chance raised a brow silent asking if he wanted to explain. Jake nodded before turning to her "Yes and I would be glad to" he said politely.

"Yes he was talking about his girlfriend Twilight Sparkle" he was cut off as the girl rushed him grabbing him by his shirt giving him a glare "What do you mean girlfriend? Twilight would never have a boyfriend" she growled, as she grabbed him his training kicked in taking her wrist he turned it forcing her to drop him and as all cats do he landed on his feet. Swiftly shifting behind her putting pressure on her wrist before lightly pressing on the back of her knees forcing her to the ground, he stared down at her prone form as she groaned before a thud was heard and he saw Chance rolling on the ground laughing. Jake frowned turning his attention back to her "You done?"

She nodded "I'm sorry I just" she trailed off.

He released her before helping her up "I understand. I take you know Twilight" at her nod he continued "then you have been brought to another world." He went on to explain what and how things work there how their world took a whole other Evolutionary path from hers', when she asked about Twilight he assured her Chance would return with the aforementioned girl after having his hand taken care of. As he was talking to her he learned her name was Apple Jack which she liked to be referred to as A.J. Her companion who had yet to wake up was Flutter shy she told him about what she had seen before being thrust into this new world, she thought he would think that she was crazy but he seemed to hum then nod as he explained what his partner had told him about the night he saved Felina Feral. She had asked for something to drink which the unusual man had made tea something she was grateful for murmuring something about 'Southern pleasures'. As she watched him move about the kitchen she couldn't help but notice his every move, he was graceful and his motions stated strength it was then she felt her face heat up.

She couldn't believe it she was blushing and he hadn't even said anything to compliment her yet. When he turned she quickly lowered her head to hide her embarrassment but being a cop Jake noticed and gave a small inward chuckle before setting the cup in front of her "Here you go. It's nothing fancy but we make due." AJ sighed lifting the cup to her lips as she sipped the tea she opened one eye slightly to see him watching her intently, this time she smiled inwardly 'I'm going to like it here" she mused with thoughts of the Cat like man in front of her running through her mind. As they sat in a comfortable silence studying each other both trying not to let on that they were watching the other, Jake was about to speak when they heard a pair of car doors close and light bickering.

"Ok, so he mentioned me" Twilights voice floated in sounding rather irritated.

"Yeah" Chance sounded indignant.

"So please tell me" she started softly "how does that give you the right to mess up you hand" she roared. "Chance I know your protective of me and that's something I love about you" she spoke lovingly "but you just can't go hurting yourself or others just because of me. You're the only one for me so please remember that."

Apple Jack couldn't believe what she was hearing Twilight had never reacted like that to anyone and she would swear she heard them kiss. She looked over to Jake who was sipping at a cup of coffee looking rather amused listening in on the current lovers spat. AJ shook her head as the two entered Chance had his hand wrapped up walking in behind a purple furred female who made her jaw drop, they came in hand in hand only letting go so Twilight could toe off her shoes and when she looked up she was startled, "Apple Jack, is that you?"

The tan pony nodded tears in her eyes before getting up and rushing to her friend throwing her arms around the girl embracing her as if she were a life line. Chance watched on wondering what was going on and a brief glace to his buddy told him it was horrific story, heaving a heavy sigh the large tom cat passed by the two as Twilight comforted the new girl. The two males let the two catch up and Chance felt sorry for the three of them having lost their home like that, 'No wonder the other girl is Catatonic' he thought sadly. When his girlfriend learned that Flutter shy was there as well she insisted on checking up on her with that the two swept out of the room leaving the two toms staring after them.

Jake looked to his buddy and it was surprising to see the Six foot one male slouched over like that, Jake was only Five foot Eleven so at the moment he seemed taller than his longtime friend. With a sigh he stood ready to leave the table until the siren blared Callie was calling them rushing over to the phone he answered "Razor, what is it Ms. Briggs?"

000

Todd Street leaned against the wall his tactical Mossberg 500 pressed to his chest as he controlled his breathing preparing for the initial rush of the breach when everything slowed to a crawl. He looked at the two EDT or Explosive Disposal Technicians he had worked with the two of them before and they were specialists in dealing with this type of thing. His job here was to protect them while they disarmed the device, the hair on the back of his neck stood up letting him know something wasn't right, he forced the feeling down pushing it away prepared to do his job when the order to breach came he quickly kicked the door down rushing in he aimed his weapon around the room searching for hostiles. Seeing none he went further in and was ready to declare it clear when there was a bright flash, he raised a gloved hand to shield his eyes then the sound of the explosion came as well as the pain caused by the heat before he blacked out.

He woke to the sterile smells of a hospital sighing heavily he was sure he had been caught in the middle of the blast so he wondered just how bad his injuries were, at that moment he couldn't feel anything his whole body was numb so he reflected on his life up to that point. He remembered his parents telling him he was what the Human's called a Youkai or Spirit and that they lived in a world sealed off from the Human's, he remembered how frightened he had been when his ears and tail appeared and first thought himself to be a freak. It was later he learned of his origins of being a Fox, he remembered the day when he left home to join the Academy unlike most of his family he couldn't use magic like they could, his ability laid in the fact he could use energy to make himself stronger, faster, more agile, and more durable. Which was why he joined against his father's wishes he remembered his father's words, "You walk out that door boy and your dead to me" the older man shouted.

Todd had never really faced it but being stuck in this hospital bed he had no choice but to examine his past and how his choice led him up to this point. He figured he would have been better off dead but no here he was immobilized most likely going to be bed ridden the rest of his day and there was no telling how long that could be. If he was burned badly enough for them to pump him full of Morphine to keep his pain down it was only a matter of time before an infection got to him. He couldn't stop the lone tear that made its way down his face as he started to relive the most painful parts of his life, he couldn't stop the full on sobs that began as everything he had blocked out till now came rushing back beating him down, he was unaware of the nurse who had entered the room to check on him. Seeing him awake she rushed out calling for the doctors rushing back in she took a towel and began pawing at his face cleaning the tears away and spoke softly to him "Hey, its ok. There's no reason to cry."

Todd shook his head "No, there is! I have nothing left. I should have died. I would have been better off dead" he cried.

She looked at him sympathetically realizing that the soft approach wouldn't work she decided to use force "Alright soldier man up" she growled, smiling inwardly as he stopped and looked to her. At first his expression was of surprise then it turned to confusion. She wondered briefly if she had something on her face then she smiled finally understanding why he was confused "It's alright don't worry no one here is prejudice."

Prejudice the word rolled around in his mind as he tried to puzzle out why the woman in front of him looked like Cat, but before he could really think on it the feeling in his body returned and hitting in with stiffness and tight muscles for laying down too long. His brow furrowed he didn't feel any burns raising his hands up he gasped seeing them covered in black fur from mid arm up to his fingertips, the rest was covered in a Reddish-Orange coat. Lifting his hands to his face he could feel his face was still similar to what it had been but was covered in fur, looking down where his chest was exposed he saw white that probably went further down. He could feel the ears on top of his head moving about twitching showing his growing confusion, he felt something brushing his legs lifting the sheet up he stared wide eyed at the white tipped tail.

"Look here" the nurse said holding up a mirror, what he saw rendered him speechless he looked just like he did before only he was covered in Red and white fur. He looked like a fox he didn't know what to think and for the next hour or so answered the doctor while on auto pilot who seemed to noticed this before leaving saying something he was going to get his boss. Todd was trying to keep calm and turned out the new female doctor who had entered the room.

Twilight hated being ignored and when her new patient who had been found after her boyfriend and his partner found him after the fight with the Pastmaster, he wasn't injured in anyway but he was in an almost comatose state. After doing a thorough check on him she came to the conclusion he like her was from another world and his current reaction to his appearance was the final nail in that particular coffin. But back to where she was, she hated being ignored so to gain his attention she slapped him as hard as she could and it would have left a red hand print except his thick fur prevented her from seeing it.

He held his face turning to her and growled "What was that for?"

She humped placing her hands on her hips taking the pose of an angry woman something that made him cower away "I hate being ignored for one. Two you need to handle this better."

He glared at her "Handle what? I have no idea where I am. I didn't use to look like this. And I'm sure I should be dead. How the hell should I handle all of that?"

She raised a hand as if to slap him again making him back away before lowering her hand "I know exactly what you're going through" her voice hinting at pain. "I like you came here from another world only mine is dead." Her eyes glazed over as she remembered talking to AJ about what had happened everyone she knew was dead, who had spared her the details on Spike's death. Flutter shy was starting to come out of her catatonia but was still very anxious and jumpy, Twilight wished there was something they could they could do but since coming here she couldn't use magic so they couldn't return and even if they did they had no way to combat the creatures and if what she had been told was true then it was pointless to try. So she decided to make due and live out the rest of her life here in this world and she guessed this man would have to make the same adjustment.

"Believe me I know it's a shock, but if what you told me is true then you have a chance at a new life. I suggest you take it and use it wisely" she said before leaving the room.

Todd watched her retreating back as her words started to sink in, it was true coming here might just be a blessing in disguise a chance at a new life, away from all of the strife he face had he stayed in his own world. As he thought about it a new person entered the room, her Lavender scent reached his nose causing his head to snap up and he had to fight to keep his jaw from dropping. She may have been a cat, she may have had blonde hair but she was beautiful, he shook his head as she started speaking as to understand her.

"Hello, my name is Calico Briggs. I'm the deputy mayor here in MegaKat City. I understand you come from a faraway land and are seeking Asylum?"

He guessed this was first step and nodded "Yes, ma'am. My name is Todd Street."

She nodded writing it down "Ok, what kinds of skills do you possess?"

"I was a law Enforcement officer, but it was a special team called S.W.A.T. We dealt with terrorist and other criminals that the regular police couldn't handle."

At the Name Callie's ears perked up as she continued writing before looking to him a gleam in her eyes "Was this team supported by the government?"

He chuckled "Supported? Ha, we were revered. The politicians always called on us to guard them and their families when they were going to big events in an open area."

A light bulb had gone off in Calico's head if she could bring this guy to the Mayor and get him to implement a SWAT Kats team like in his home then MegaKat City would be far safer. She stuck around for a while asking him about different things such as the type of weapons, training and things like that. She was surprised to find herself enjoying the conversation with the newcomer; he was intelligent and had a worldly sense about him that she didn't know someone could have. He even threw a compliment or two her way, Chance Furlong had done so many times using similar line but it didn't get to her like his words did. She could feel her face heating up as her mind drifted off. But when her Cell went off she smiled saying goodbye before coming up with a plan to try to get Political support for the SWAT team she had in mind, she smirked evilly thinking how this was going to really get under Commander Feral's fur.