//------------------------------// // Dimensional Split // Story: Rainbow dance of dreadfulness // by Soft ColorWaltz //------------------------------// When the mane 6 woke, up they kicked the morning off by having breakfast. They were going to continue their trip to Dreads castle. Realizing it was day two, they knew they had to move, because Antique mentioned that once the third day reaches it’s end, the curse is complete. They then got their camping gear all packed, and got started to continue their trip. During the trip, Rainbow was dancing like a mad mare due to the curse. However, the mane 6 saw that Rainbow was a little tired. It look like she couldn’t sleep at all last night. They first began to think the curse made her dance in the middle of the night, but that didn’t happen. As Rainbow regain her body control, Twilight saw Rainbows face. She looked half asleep. “Rainbow, did you sleep okay?” Twilight asked. “I’m alright Twilight.” Twilight cocked an eyebrow. She was hiding something. Something she didn’t want Twilight to know. “Rainbow, tell me. Please.” Twilight begged. Rainbow then sighed. She knew she would be forced to tell. She began to tell them about the most creepiest dream she had last night. As she began to tell them, they gasped at what they heard. But, when Rainbow revealed that the pony said You’ll be given a decision”, they were creeped out. What was the pony trying to say? Alot of questions were going through their minds at that time. However, they were shocked to learn the pony didn’t reveal their name. As they were going forward, they noticed that they were getting close to the mountain. According to the map that Twilight had, Dreads Castle was not that far from the mountains. They began to estimate that by how fast they are moving, they will be able to reach dreads castle by sundown. As they were walking on the mountain, they began to notice alot of writings on the mountain walls. Some said “Beware of Dread”, “Don’t enter Dread’s Castle”, and “Turn back”. As Fluttershy noticed the writing, she got scared. it felt like the ponies in the past were really terrified of Dread. It almost seemed like that Dread was a female Sombra, but different. One part of her wanted to turn back and head back to ponyville, while the other wanted her to help Rainbow. When they got to the top, they then saw something in the distance. Something surprising. It was a castle, and it was not that far from the mountains. Twilight did some calculations and she predicted that they would be able to reach the Castle around Midnight. They then decided to sit down and have some lunch. Rainbow had control of her body to eat. As they ate, Twilight had her wing around Rainbow as she eaten. “So, Rainbow. Why didn’t you tell us about your fantasy, and love for ballet?” Twilight asked. “It was too embarrassing for me to admit this especially a pony like me being the “Tomboy” pony that I am. I got tired and wanted something new so I thought of this fantasy. Even one time, I tried to sign up for ballet classes, but got scared.” Rainbow admitted this with all the truth as Twilight put a wing around. “There’s nothing wrong with trying something new, In fact I think it looks cute on you.” “Are you saying, you like it that, I fantasize about being a ballerina?” “Mmmhmmm” Rainbow Blushed on her comment as they finish lunch, most of the other ponies are noticing their little cute moment together and couldn’t help but daww at Twilight and Rainbow kissing and in making Rainbow blush a new coat color. As they ventured to the Castle which is steadily getting closer they begin to feel chills down their spines for how big the Castle was getting bigger as they speak. It was 11:00 pm and they cleared the mountains, dancing and all. After an hour they have Reached around 2 miles from the Castle, and decided to set up camp for the night. Twilight then setted up her and Rainbows tent, and got in. As they got in, she noticed Rainbow, yet again stopped dancing at night. She deducted that the dancing part is only effected during the day. Without wasting time, they decided to go to sleep. Castle of Dread It is now, the third day, and the mane 6 had to move fast, they only have 24 hours left until the curse is fully complete. Wanting to no waste anytime, the mane 6 decided to eat quickly and head to dreads castle. As they ventured further, they began to notice the castle. It was a big castle. Unlike Twilights, it looked like a castle that has been abandoned for years. There were broken bricks, holes on the walls, and many cobwebs even at the outside the castle They guessed it was because Dread was murdered by a pony who went in her castle during her final moments of being alive. At that moment, Rainbow began to shiver. She remembered when she went to Celestia and Luna’s castle with Applejack thinking the pony of shadows existed. However, they remember Antique Trinket saying that Dreads ghost haunts the castle, and making anypony disappear. As they entered the building, they noticed that the inside used to be what they guess a beautiful castle, but is falling apart. However, they then heard what seemed to be an organ playing. Upon hearing this, the mane 6 jumped and caused Rainbow to stop dancing. Feeling the need to investigate and find out where the counterspell is, they began to search the library part of the castle, which was Twilights idea. When they searched the library, no counter spell was there in any of the books. They then searched the bedroom. As they entered, Fluttershy shrieked and the girls nearly vomited at what they found. What they found, was to most disturbing thing that can make them lose their lunch.. On the floor, was a skeleton of a pony, and around it was dried up blood. They wanted to ignore it but the scene was too gruesome to even take their eyes off. As they searched the room, they began to search every part of the room. Yet again no luck. They then decided to check the main room. As they walked to the main room, the music began to get creepy. It kinda made Rainbow feel weird. Twilight noticed. “Rainbow, what's wrong?” Twilight asked. “I heard this music in my dream. The one about the decision.” As they headed to the main room, they began to search high and low. As they were searching, they then heard a voice. A voice that sounded ghost like. It sent chills up their spines as they heard the voice. It was the most freakiest thing they heard. At that moment, a chilly breeze came and something formed in front of them. Something they fought that only existed in stories, but were stunned to know that they exist, a ghost of a pony. Its appearance was a disturbing purple mare with a black and gray mane that stuck up in the air.  Rainbow then recognized the pony, she was the one from her dream. she couldn’t believe it. “Go away, Go away. Get out of my castle…..Well well well, a pony who likes ballet.” the pony said while gazing at them. At this point, Fluttershy used her stare on it. “Give us the counterspell now.” “Hm what now, I don’t have no idea what you are talking about. But, since you are here young one who has a fantasy of ballet and being a ballerina, You’ll be given your decision now..” The pony said as she used her magic to pull Rainbow to the center. “Now, join me, and forever live your fantasy, to no longer be judged or to be alone. Or you can return to your world that would laugh at your decision not caring for what you want. Always being the outcast for your judgement…...Choose.” The ghost’s words we’re threatening to her, but to Rainbow she had a point. If she says no and returns she may never get her life back but if she chooses her new life she would never be alone with this desire. Rainbow was looking at both the ghost and her friends…………..this was a choice that could be drastic on both ends but….which one is right? and which one is wrong? After a moment she has made her decision. “....okay i’m ready.” Rainbow says as both her friends and the Ghost listened carefully. At that point, Twilight, and the mane 4 were looking at Rainbow who was choosing between the ghost, and her friends. Twilight began to sweat. This had to be the most crazy thing that happened. Knowing that a ghost, a dead pony that was murdered in the castle, was giving Rainbow, who had a cursed tutu on, two choices. “Rainbow, choose us. Please, we’re marefriends. You’re the element of loyalty. Don’t side with that pony, side with us.” Twilight said. “Don’t listen to them, you’ll be mocked. Join me, and you’ll live your fantasy forever.” At this point Rainbow was now shivering at the choices. This felt like an arcade game to her where she had to choose a path. she then closed her eyes. I’m sorry. Rainbow thought. as she regained her senses, she then gulped, looked and began to say who she chosed. “I choose….you”