Prologue – Chapter 1
Audrey was dreaming. She was dreaming of back before she got her Cutie Mark. Back before Stacey's family adopted her. Back to when she was a homeless pony, living on the streets.
"Okay, kid, if you want to join our gang AND get fed, you'll have to show your stuff first". "What do you mean?" "I mean you'll have to hang with us and prove you're worthy of initiation". "How?" "You'll see". She did see.
For her to "initiate", she had to help do the Gang's dirty work. She would take out the jewelers before they could call for help. She would pickpocket for rich ponies. Most of all, she was the "raw meat" the Gang threw at in case of any trouble. Except, that's how she got her Cutie Mark.
The Gang was going to their hideout deep in the woods. Following them was a rival gang of wolves who have been jealous of all their sudden successes. They ambushed the Gang and destroyed their hideout. "Don't steal our stuff. In return, we'll give this runt". Quietly, the Gang leader whispered into her ear, "defeat them and you'll not only be a member, but my 2nd-in-command". This was his promise
Audrey had to go head-to-head with five wolves, each five times her size. This didn't discourage her at all. Using all of her skills and strategies, she managed to defeat every last one. "Look! Look! The runt's developed a Cutie Mark!" This was the true initiation, and she not only passed, by exceeded all expectations. Her Cutie Mark is a tiger paw with claws extended. This alone was enough for the battered wolves to run away and never return.
Chapter 2 coming soon.