Hero of Today

>Day 382 in Equestria.

>Equestrian law sucks.

>Chrysalis pretty much walked into P0nyville after making a public apology.

>Since then she's been running rampant.

>Nobody can stop her because she's a manipulative cunt.

>She's already infiltrated nearly every position of the town's establishments.

>Sugarcube Corner, the library, even Apple Acres.

>Not even the fucking apples were safe.

>You've done what you can to quell her wrath, but what can one man do against such fury?

>Speaking of the she-bitch.

>"Why hello Anonymous, a fine evening is it not?" She smiles.

>Okay Anon, play it cool, just play it cool, you may just make it out alive.

"I KNOW YOU'RE UP TO SOMETHING YOU INSECTOID HARLOT!" You scream as you throw your finger at her accusingly.

>The chitinous form recoils from you, undoubtedly assuring her guilt.

>She attempts to force a grin, "My, dear Anonymous, I've no possible idea what you could be referring to, I've-"

>As she speaks, you watch, and watch, and watch.

>You examine her every movement, your concentration not allowing a single syllable from the hellspawn enter your-

>What the fuck was that?

>A purple and orange blur rushes past you as you recognize Scootaloo.

>"I mean honestly, I've done every thing I can to prove my-"

>THE VENOM, IT CONTINUES TO ROLL UPON THE MINDS OF FOOLS WHO WOULD LISTEN TO ITS WORDS.

>PROTECT THE YOUNG ONE.

>You make a rapid dash towards the scooter-bound pegasus and grab her.

>Covering her ears, you glare back at Chrysalis as she stands there, planning her next move, Scootaloo fighting your grasp.

>Before she can react, you bolt the scene with the filly in tow.

 

>Once you believe yourself safe from the daemon, you set Scootaloo down.

>She's been crying for awhile, but her voice went hoarse from screaming about 3 miles back.

>She looks up at you with complete and utter fear, understandable from what horrors Chrysalis' words may have wrought upon her.

>You hold her head as you look into her eyes, your expression stalwart as to calm her.

>You lean down to her.

"Shhhhh. It's okay, no one else is here, we're safe. Alone."

>In what could only be recognized as a wave of relief, the poor dear faints.

>It will take time for her to recover, no thanks to that fanged whore.

>She'll have to stay at your place in the mean time.

"Fucking Chrysalis..."

 

 

Day 383 in Equestria.

>After yesterday's bout with Chrysalis, you brought Scootaloo to your home.

>You put her in your room and have been checking on her routinely and making sure she eats.

>The times where she isn't crying or trying to hide, she rambles and pleads for nonsensical things.

>Whatever toxin had seeped into the young one's mind had thoroughly jumped her thoughts.

>"Please, just, please let me go.. I have to get home, I-."

"Scootaloo!" She recoils as he your voice cuts her off, walking towards her slowly, "Listen to yourself! You don't have a home, you never have."

>Tears begin to roll down her cheeks as you near her, "No, no! You're wrong! I do have one! Chrysalis.. she.. she helped me."

>You grip her lightly, her eyes revealing confusion, hope, and more notably, fear.

>Whatever Chrysalis did to this filly, you'll never forgive her.

>You pull her into an embrace, Scootaloo shivering as she falls into silence.

"It's okay now.. It's okay.. Whatever Chrysalis said or did, you can't believe it... You'll stay with me okay? I'll help you."

 

Meanwhile.

>"We owe you a great debt Chrysalis. We've had plans to build an orphanage for the longest time, but could never quite get the funding."

>Chrysalis grins at the Mayor as she looks upon the building, changelings and ponies rapidly finishing up on the interior.

>"Please, the pleasure is all mine. It was the least I could do considering my," She looks away, "..previous, misconduct."

>The Mayor pats her hoof lightly, "It's all in the past, and you're doing everything you can to make up for it."

>Chrysalis looks back at the building, a light smile growing, "I suppose I am. Though, I wish, OTHERS, would see the same."

>"They will in time. For now, let's go ahead and check on some of the rooms, I hear they have Scootaloo's already finished."

 

Back at your place.

>Scootaloo calmed down somewhat after your short moment with her.

>It looks like you're going to have to set up a room for her.

>You may not be able to save everyone, but at least you were able to save this one.

>As you prepare to start dinner, you find yourself out of stock on nearly everything.

>You resolve to go to the market, finding a bonus opportunity for reconnaissance.

>On your way to the market, you notice a new building, a banner strung across the entrance.

"Chrysalis' Coccoon of Growth: For young fillies in need."

>Your body suddenly feels cold and the world around you ceases for but a moment as realization hits you.

>Chrysalis, now has a headquarters in P0nyville.

>And it openly calls for children.

>As you let everything sink in, you realize what you must do.

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