//------------------------------// // Epilogue: NightMare Night What A Fright // Story: Tales from the NightMare Crypt // by Wildcard25 //------------------------------// After dashing away from those ghosts, Chet, Twilight, Fluttershy, Scootaloo and Ocellus finally made it out of the woods. When they stopped, they took very deep breathes and collecting themselves. “Man, that was too close!” Chet breathed heavily. “You said it, Chet,” Scootaloo concurred. Ocellus looked back where they came through and pondered, “Who exactly were those ghosts? I’ve never exactly seen any like them before.” “I have no idea,” Twilight replied, “I’ve always didn’t believe in the supernatural but this would be a first that I’ve ever seen one.” The group heard a call and looked around. They then saw coming towards them was the rest of the gang. “There y’all are,” Applejack called out, “We were worried if any of those monsters caught up to y’all!” “Oh, thank goodness,” Rarity sighed of relief, “We were worried you five might not have gotten yourselves out of there.” “Are you guys ok?” Rainbow asked. “Yes we’re fine,” Twilight confirmed while trying o keep her cool, “We just had to stay and put out the fire before catching up with you all.” Just then they were hearing small snickering and then bursts of laughing coming from Scootaloo, the group turned to her. “Hey, what’s so funny?” Sweetie Belle asked in irritation. “Sorry but, I can’t get over the fact seeing how sacred you all were from hearing those noises,” Scootaloo spoke in-between laughs, “That was the most fun I had in moons!” Scootaloo could not stop laughing as she rolled around the ground. This in turn Chet, Twilight, Fluttershy and Ocellus got into the laughing mode as well. “Must admit, the looks on your faces were priceless!!” Chet burst out laughing. “Oh my, I haven’t laughed this much in years,” Fluttershy giggled trying to contain herself. “I have-not had this much fun since our Girls Retreat,” Twilight giggled. “And you all thought I was the timid one?” Ocellus spoke in between laughs. With that the rest of the group started to laugh, realizing that they were so scared, they forgot it was fun. “I plump almost forgotten that round this time of the year, this here be fun to be scared on NightMare Night.” Applejack spoke while Applebloom agreed. “Finally! It’s about time you all got it!” Came from a familiar voice and poof out of nowhere was none other than Discord. “Discord?” The group gasped. “What on earth are you doing here at night?” Rarity inquire. “What did you think of all those spooky noises I made?” Discord asked while hovering over the group “Spooky noises?” The group looked confused while looking at each other. “Yes yes yes, you know the kind you would expect at this terrifying night of the year,” Discord spoke while wiggling his fingers at the moment. He then floated over towards both Chet and Fluttershy, ”And you can thank these two friends for setting up the whole thing.” “Wait a second,” Twilight shared her pondered thought, “You mean to tell me that it was you that’s been making those sounds at the campfire? And you two knew about this the whole time?” “Yeah, the other day when I spoke to Fluttershy about what we were doing, I let her in on a little secret part that was sure to spice things up,” Chet explained, “Asking Discord to do a little trickery magic to really get tin the NightMare Night Spirit.” “Just as long as it was not really too scary.” Fluttershy grinned sheepishly. “Oh, but I surely got a kick out of this.” Discord laughed. “Well the only thing we were not counting on were those three hitchhiking ghosts hovering over the campfire,” Chet confessed. “G-G-GH-GHOSTS?!?!” Yona shriveled in fear. “Hitchhiking ghosts?” Sandbar asked. “What the heck you taking about?” Gallus asked. “Oh that reminds me,” Discord snapped his digits, “I had some friends who helped out with the whole scaring deal.” Just then, appearing next to Discord were the same three hitchhiking ghost ponies with grins on their faces and then laughed. “Wait a minute,” Chet spoke, “You mean to tell me that you know these ghost ponies?” “Why yes,” Discord concurred, “These ghosts were very good friends of mine during my time. This is Crone Bone, Bag Snag and Hairy Scary. We were roommates in scare collage.” The three ghosts waved and greeted as the group wave back and laughed nervously. “Discord here told us all about each of you and the adventures and trials you faced.” Crone Bone spoke. “We were all fascinated by the idea of having scare fun he filled us in, we decided to have some of that action.” Bag Snag confirmed, “Hope we didn’t do too extreme.” “And what did you think of our catchy tune?” Hairy Scary asked, “We haven’t done that bit in many years.” “Well, actually you kinda did gave quite a fright, but now it makes senses,” Twilight replied, “And I have to admit, the song is catchy, as much as Pinkie’s other song the one time we first met Zecora.” “Which was a working progress,” Pinkie slid beside Twilight with a squeaky grin, much to Twilight playfully rolling her eyes. “Ahem, aside from all the formalities, I would say with all we went through this evening, this has been the most spectacular night I ever endure,” Rarity announced, “I do believe we all owe it to our friend Chetgeki for making this all possible.” The group agreed and turned to Chet. “I gotta hand it to you, Chet, the campfire scary story telling was awesome!” Rainbow went next to Chet and placed her wing around him, “I think my heart was still pounding from what we went through.” Chet smiled as he noticed Fluttershy nuzzling on him and spoke, “You were right about tonight. It was definitely fun, ling as we were with our friends. It did kinda help me see that not everything of NightMare Night is just scary, but also fun. I guess what I'm trying to say is, thank you!” “Daw stop, you’re making me blush.” Chet’s face turning all red as he accepted all the kind words every pony was giving him. “It’s true, Chet, this may have been the best night we all ever had,” Twilight stood next to Chet as she then embraced him which he accepts, “Even better than the last few recent years.” “I kinda feel like we should have this be a part of NightMare night every year.” Spike suggested as every pony else was liking that idea. “Well, if you guys are all okay with making one of my Holiday tradition be a part of yours, then alright it’s settled.” Chet declared and the group cheered in delight. “Any who, the night is still young and we still got plenty of scare on parties in town! Plus I did promise Tenderheart Kisses and her Ghostly Friends that we be at their own NightMare Night Party in town!” Pinkie beamed with a squeaky grin. “Yer right Pinkie, we still got hours of them spook and frights before we y’all rest,” Applejack agreed, “So come on let’s head back to town and celebrate the night away with other friends!” The others are definitely in favor of the idea as they then started to head over. Fluttershy look at Discord and the three ghosts, “And you four can join us in town.” “Oh splendid!!” Crone Bone. “Capital suggestion!” Bag Snag. “Well what are we waiting for?” Hairy Scary rhetorically asked. “Oh, very well, I don’t think we’ll end up doing the same like we did in the woods.” Discord replied as they then followed the group. As they all proceeded to town they were all chanting together, “NightMare Night. What a Fright. Give us something sweet to Bite!” As they all head over, Chet and Twilight kept back behind. Twilight had her wing around Chet and unexpected gave him a peck on the cheek, which he was in a state of stupor. Twilight blushed as she spoke, “Happy NightMare Night, Chet!” Chet smiled as he pecked Twilight back and replied, “Happy NightMare Night, Twilight,” They smiled as they finally reached town and embraced the festivities in town on this spooky holiday night withe the scene pointing up towards the full moon. Then a howl commenced as bats then started flying pass through the scene. Happy Halloween and NightMare Night to all! And to all a Boo Fright!!! (Laughing Maniacally)