One Flap of a Butterfly's Wing

This story is a direct sequel to Popped, and it is highly recommended that you read it prior to reading this story.

An unfortunate chain of events has left three of the Elements of Harmony and countless other young mares dead at the hands of a deadly serial killer. Despite the Royal Guard's best efforts, however, the so-called 'Blue Butcher of Ponyville', is nowhere to be found, and panic is spreading across Equestria.

With Princess Twilight's sudden abdication on top the ever-growing tensions between Equestria and the Griffon Empire, the events that unfold from this incident could prove to be catastrophic in nature. The world is a powder keg, and sparks are flying.

WARNING: Future chapters of this story will contain graphic depictions of torture and physical abuse.