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// Epilogue 
// Story: Cutie Mark Crusaders: Legend Hunters 
// by Unicorncob 
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The Cutie Mark Crusaders practically rushed toward the Schoolhouse, feeling incredibly energised after having such a fun week in Hollow Shades. The Horrorfest had become a success, especially with Kandyl and Nimue’s inclusions. The Vampony had opened her castle as a very successful haunted house attraction, complete with spooky lights and ponies volunteering to act as spooky ghosts and creatures inside. The Witch had taken to performing magical tricks for the foals, and even did a bit of fortune telling after revealing she dabbled in reading tarot cards.

Best of all, they all had their project ready to go. And they were looking like the most excited in the Schoolhouse to deliver it, as the other groups of classmates were either looking nervous or hastily finishing their papers or notes. If they weren’t looking nauseous from candy overload.
They sat down together, grinning to one another. They were sure they were going to pass, even if they didn’t have a single line of notes written down. The only group that looked as ready as they did was Diamond Tiara’s, who were also sitting quietly and to attention.

Soon the bell rang, and Ms Cheerilee called for everypony to settle down.
“Alright, I hope you all had a fun Nightmare Night,” she began, “and I figure we may as well get out projects out of the way and have an easy settling-in day before getting on with work tomorrow, hm?”
Foals around the room either looked relieved at the sound of an easy day, or nervous as they cobbled together the last of their notes.
“Now then, which group would like to go first?”
The Crusaders’ hooves shot into the air, outspeeding Diamond Tiara’s hoof which made her a little annoyed at not getting the honours. Other classmates were relieved as they got time to prepare themselves.
“Surprise surprise,” Cheerilee chuckled as the trio approached the front. Sweetie Belle put the copy of Scariest Legends of Equestria on the teacher’s desk, making her rather curious. “Don’t you have any notes, girls?”
“We don’t need any,” the Unicorn filly boasted, then the three stepped aside.

A black spiral of smoke emerged before the board, and Kandyl stepped forward. A purple flash of magic and sparkles appeared next to her, with Nimue next to it. The fillies watched in awe at the display, while the two mares smirked.
“Everypony,” Sweetie Belle began, “the Cutie Mark Crusaders present to you, Countess Kandyl von Akeldama, and Nimue Metz.”
“But you may know us as the Hollow Shades Vampony, and the White Tail Witch,” continued Kandyl, with a flick of her bat wings.
“We bid you all a good morning,” added Nimue. “We were told you’d like to learn a little bit about us~”