//------------------------------// // Fun Size Is A Vicious Lie // Story: Something Sweet This Way Comes // by Jaycren //------------------------------// A figure swathed in fabric stalked the night in Ponyville, carrying all it owned upon its back. Coming before a grey door of a grey house, the figure retrieved a key from its wrappings. Looking down at the simple unadorned key a feminine sigh ushered out from under the fabrics that concealed a feminine form. “Home, My Home,” She said haltingly, “after all these years, a place of my own.” Smiling She inserted the key and entered in. Once more did the quiet voice echoed out before the door silenced it. “And Just in time for nightmare night too,” She squeaked, “I’ll actually get to celebrate it this year. After all if the changelings can come out of hiding, why can’t I have fun? Why can’t I do as I chose?” The night answered in silence as the mare shut the door. Not knowing of the events, her arrival would bring to the town. Bon Bon gazed lovingly at the Nightmare Night treats displayed within her store. The former SMILE agent proudly mothering her creations. Who knew a background in poisons and chemistry would lead to being a confectioner? She snarked internally. Flipping her sign from closed to open, she returned to her daily preparations. Hearing the bell ring she turned to see a figure wrapped in fabric. It was bipedal and had a long tail tied back. No inch of the being was uncovered. However the long face and metal capped feet gave the vague impression of ponyhood. Skinny and small, the alleged pony sniffed the air before noticing Bonny. Shrinking down, the pony like figure did it's best Fluttershy impersonation. Almost groveling, a melodious female voice apologized. "Hello there, I was just wondering if I could put in a commission for Nightmare Night?" Bonny snorted, looks like Flutters just got competition in the social anxiety department. Out loud Bonny said, "Well it depends on what you get and what your price range is," Bon Bon stated matter of factly, "most orders I can get done by that time, so you should be fine." Nodding, the mare glanced around the store. A sniffling noise was heard as she scurried from display to display. Occasionally Bonny could hear a gasp of excitement at a particular find. Oh Celestia, she's adorable, Bonny smiled fondly, swear to Luna if Fluttershy and her meet the cuteness will be over 9000! Snorting at her own joke, the confection obsessed Mare continued to watch her lone customer. Huh weird, I would swear she's had some agent training, Bon Bon thought, she keeps the door behind her, while at the same time keeping me in her sight. Her interest piqued, Bonny continued her observation, Those quick movements, that darting around. This poor mare is used to having to run. I really hope I'm wrong but... Testing her theory, Bonny moved to the display case by the door. Futzing around inside she watched the other mare. Sure enough the mystery mare tensed, then went back to her perusal. She's still keeping an eye on me, Bonny realized, seems scared though. Like I'm trying to trap her. Glancing once more at the Mare, Bonny snarled internally, I would very much like a conversation with whomever made her skittish. I believe I still have the training devices from my past. Moving to the opposite side of the mare, she watched as her fabric concealed customer relaxed. Coming from the front, Bonny smiled kindly at the mare. Speaking clearly and calmly, Bonny softly asked, "Need any help? I happen to own this store so if you don't see something I can make it for you." The Mare shook her head, "I think I know what I want," she nervously replied, "I will take two pounds of everything." Bon Bon blinked a moment, "1 pound of everything," Bonny repeated incredulously. An uncomfortable silence stretched between the two, one pound of everything in the store? This mare had better not be playing me "How will you be paying?" Bonny haltingly asked. The Mare retrieved from her folds of clothing a heavy bag that jingled with bits, "This should about cover it. When can I pick up the order?" Bonny shook herself, "I can have it done in two days," grabbing a notepad and plucking a pencil form her hair she informed "I just need to take down your name and address." The Mare looked startled, "My Address?" She meeped, "Why do you need that?" Bony cocked her head, oh yeah this poor mare met some bad individuals. If I find them I will be sure to teach them to SMILE. Out loud Bonny clarified, "To deliver it, of course. This order is too big for you to transport safely," Bonny stated, "Delivery is free, so you don't have to worry about extra charges. Although I do wonder what you want all this candy for." "Oh! I hadn't thought of that!" The Mare squeaked, "my name is Calico Fur, and I live at 23 Glendale way, Ponyville." Bonny nodded as she took the information down, however what Calico said next nearly made the former SMILE agent snap her writing implement. "I intend to give it out to the first 50 kids that come to my house," Calico informed the stunned Bon Bon, "the rest are just going to have to make do with candy bars." Bonny stared at the pint sized mare, shocked to silence by the implication in the sentence. Calico looked quizzically back, "Did I say something wrong?" BON BON.EXE HAS STOPPED WORKING, REBOOT [y/n?] As the silence stretched Calico began to cringe back towards the door. Bonny shook herself and forced a calm smile unto her face. Seeing Calico flinch, Bonny stepped back. Great now I'm scaring the poor thing, good going Bonny. Guess I really have some work to do before I completely pu Secret Agent Sweetie Drops to rest. "Full size or fun size?" Bonny heard come out of her mouth. Internally flinching Bonny snarked to herself, well in for a pound. Calico stared back blankly. well at least she's not heading for the door, Bonny sighed, I need the business with barnyard bargains underselaling me Calico's next question sent Bonny back into brain glitch. "I'm sorry but what is fun size?" the confused Calico answered, "I thought Candy bars only came in one size?"