Nightmare Night

by Dreadnought


Chapter 24: The New Pet

Fluttershy let out a cry and fell out of bed. Gaining her bearings, she turned on the light to better see her assailant. Upon the bed sat an excited bunny trying to get her attention.

"Angel, don't scare me like that," she admonished, in a tone she rarely ever used.

Angel began flailing his arms.

"Oh, there's someone at the door?"

Angel nodded.

Without another word Fluttershy flew downstairs, with Angel hopping just behind. She opened the door to see - nothing. A quick tug on her mane led Fluttershy to look to Angel, who pointed ahead. On the ground, peering up at her, was a small furry animal.

"Oh, aren't you just the cutest thing," she cooed.

She gathered the creature up into her forelegs and brought him inside. After making him comfortable, she began searching her library. After an hour, she came across an entry. "Oh, you must be an mogwai. There's a picture in this book, but no description on how to care for you."

The creature continued to look at her expectantly.

"Well, it's two o'clock in the morning," she observed. "You must be starving. How about a small dinner, then a nice bath before going to bed?"