Halloween came around again in Equestria and it was Brian’s favorite holiday. Rarity allowed him to use a sewing machine to create his costume and he decided to go as his favorite wrestler, Sting. Guessing some measurement on the pants, he created a tank top to match out of the same black material Rarity had laying around. He attached a white scorpion to the sides of the outfit.
Seeing the costumes for the five of the mane-six: Starswirl, a Shadowbolt, a scarecrow, Princess Celestia and a clown for Twilight, Dash, AJ, Rarity and Pinkie respectively, Brian was surprised Fluttershy didn’t want to participate. Even Octavia and Vinyl got into the spirit and decided to dress as each other.
That night while everyone headed in town, Brian decided to leave earlier and pay a visit to Fluttershy’s house.
“Go away,” a deep voice called not like Fluttershy
“Incoming,” he called as he opened the door
Walking inside he noticed every source of light was shut and he saw a mass huddled in the corner.
“Fluttershy, is that you,” he asked
“Yes and no,” came the response
“Either way, I come bearing food,” he said throwing an apple towards the shape
“Thank you.”
With a small bit of moonlight Brian managed to see two white fangs that bit into the apple to suck the juice out before eating the remains.
“Vampire,” he asked
“You’re not scared?”
“Upon sensing me, you didn’t charge at me saying something along the lines of ‘I vant to suck your blood’ so I should be fine,” he answered
Fluttershy got up and walked towards him and he could see the difference. Instead of normal pegasi wings she had bat wings and three bats replaced the butterflies in her cutie mark.
“You look good,” he said complimenting her
“No I don't. I'm a monster. I was cursed as a foal that every year on Nightmare Night I change into this. No one else knows so I keep to myself. I’ve never drank blood but I’ve taken many apples,” she said
“Perhaps this year you come out and have fun. No one needs to know this isn’t a costume and I’m certainly not going to tell,” he suggested
“Alright. Call me ‘Flutterbat’ for the night,” Fluttershy said
“Shall we go Ms. Flutterbat,” he asked holding out a hoof
“Sure,” she said grabbing his hoof
The two walked back to the party where they were joined by the others.
“Brian, we wondered where you went,” Octavia said
“Had to pick up a friend,” he answered
“Fluttershy is that you,” Twilight asked
“Flutterbat,” Fluttershy responded
“You’re dressed as a vampony? Awesome,” Dash asked
“And what are you dressed as, Brian,” Rarity asked
“One of my favorite wrestlers from home, Sting,” he said
“What’s that,” Applejack asked
“A person just wearing face paint and clothes.”
The group decided to have fun at the party and everyone but Brian participated in the apple bobbing but he swiped an apple when no one was looking and handed to Flutterbat.
Vinyl and Octavia, jokingly referred to as Vinyl Melody and Tavi Scratch, decided to have a musical showcase with each of them playing the other's instruments. Throughout the week they spent time teaching each other so it would be convincing.
“Vinyl, do you mind if I borrow the cello,” Brian asked
“Go ahead,” she answered
Reciting from memory, Brian planned on playing his favorite wrestling theme.
“When a man's heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul
From the ashes of a once great man, has risen a curse a wrong that must be righted
We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same man who created him the battle between good, and evil has begun
Against an army of shadows, lies a dark warrior the prevailer of good with a voice of silence and a mission of justice, this is Sting,” before he started playing [3].
As he was playing, oblivious to the crowd, Princess Luna descended dressed as Nightmare Moon but remained hidden in a cloud she summoned. Once Brian finished Luna started to laugh and removed the cloud to reveal Nightmare Moon as she landed on stage.
While her act scared many of the ponies, Brian and the others stayed behind.
“Princess Luna, I would like to talk to you later,” Flutterbat said
“Of course my dear Fluttershy,” Luna said
“Bat,” Brian and Fluttershy said simultaneously
“Come again,” Luna asked
“Tonight only its ‘Flutterbat’,” Fluttershy responded
“Sorry, Flutterbat.”
Later that night after everyone went home, Twilight and the others including Luna went to the library to relax. As they were inside, Brian and Spike left the room while the girls changed before being told it was safe to reenter the room.
“Fluttershy, you can remove your costume,” Rainbow Dash said
“I can’t,” Flutterbat replied
“Why not, dear,” Rarity asked
“That’s what I wanted to tell you about earlier, Princess Luna. This isn’t a costume,” Flutterbat said
“You mean you really are a vampony,” Dash asked with a hoof to her throat
“Yes, and don’t worry about me drinking blood. I’ve only drained apples,” Fluttershy explained
“You were the one to visit her first, Brian. Did you know,” Twilight asked
“I saw her fangs glisten in the moonlight after I gave her an apple. She didn’t charge at me wanting blood so I felt okay around Fluttershy,” Brian answered
“How are vamponies in your world, Brian,” Luna asked
“At home vampires are fictional. The origin comes from a man named Vlad Tepes. The Impaler got the nickname by shoving poles up his victims ass and letting them die. He was reported to have actually dined amongst the corpses and dipped his bread into the blood.
The most infamous vampire is Dracula written by Bram Stoker. Many appearances have included vampires being written as children, and rock stars amongst others. Personally, the worst series ever written was,” he added with a shudder, “Twilight.”
“A series named after me,” Twilight asked
“Only a coincidence in names. The series is about a girl who happens to be in love with a vampire while a werewolf is in love with her at the same time. Don’t ask about the series. I read it once and thought it sucked, no pun intended,” he answered
“Why weren’t you scared of her attacking you,” Applejack asked
He looked towards Fluttershy who nodded before he said, “she was huddled in the corner as I came in. While she did tell me to leave, I couldn’t let a friend be alone. Fluttershy didn’t lunge at me so I figured I was okay.”
“How did this happen,” Luna asked
“My mom apparently was bitten when I was born. Instead of it being completely permanent, the change only happens on Nightmare Night. As a foal my parents kept the house dark. Once they found that I prefer apples over blood they made sure to supply me a few to satisfy my appetite. Now you know why I don’t participate in anything this night,” Fluttershy explained
“Unfortunately this is out of my control. Since you have not attacked anyone, you are not considered a danger to anyone,” Luna said
As it was getting late, everyone decided to just have a sleepover as Luna headed back to the castle to continue her royal duties. Once midnight came around Fluttershy changed and everyone saw her fangs retract, wings return to their normal form and her cutie mark return to butterflies.
“Are you okay,” Twilight asked
“A little tired,” Fluttershy said through a yawn
“Alright let’s just head to bed,” Brian said
“Agreed,” everyone said together
After they got up in the morning, everyone agreed not to talk about what transpired the previous night not to worry anyone.