//------------------------------// // Last minute changes. // Story: Aftermath of the Blanks // by HumanSVD //------------------------------// As the sun slowly rose in the sky, many of Ponyville’s residents were waking up and getting ready for the day. The commotion of Royal Guards in the late night woke many ponies up, and naturally, gossip ensued. Many wondered if there was a Changeling threat near the town, while others dismissed it as a scare prank to build up suspense for an “unknown monster” to appear later in the night. Regardless of the troop build-up, the residents went about their daily life in addition to getting ready for Nightmare Night. Anticipation for the event could be seen and felt everywhere as many were putting up decorations on and around their own houses. Such was the sight that Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Shining Armor, and Princess Cadence noticed as they walked down Mane Street towards the Library. Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor proved to be siblings by walking tiredly, mirroring each other. “Ugh! I’m so-” said Twilight Sparkle. “-sleepy. Need-” added Shining Armor. “My-” “Rest! Uuuuugghhh.” groaned the unicorn siblings. “Oh dear Twilight, you and your brother truly are siblings! It appears sleep crankiness runs in the family! It’s absolutely hilarious!” said Rarity following up with a giggle. Both turned and looked at Rarity with a “not amused” look before continuing further down the street. Princess Cadence couldn’t but help add her two bits into the conversation. “Oh, Rarity, you have no idea how much of a true statement! Why this one time, I swear Shining Armor was acting like a-” “Don’t say it, honey.” “What?” “Don’t say it; Twilight and I have both heard that word enough already.” With a mischievous smile on her face, Princess Cadence said, “Zom-” “DON’T!” shouted both Twilight and Shining Armor. A few ponies putting their decorations up heard the commotion and turned their heads to look at them. As they looked with confusion on their faces, Princess Cadence tried to save face by saying, “Oh! Don’t spoil the surprise for the town? Why would I do that?” “What surprise?” asked a mare coming up to them. Rarity and Twilight recognized the mare as Carrot Top, the same mare who couldn’t fit Princess Celestia’s name on a banner. “A surprise? Is this related to the Guards in town last night?” asked Time Turner. Like Carrot Top, he stopped putting his decorations up and was curious to get answers from Princess Cadence. Soon, more ponies came over to the group and began asking more questions, leaving Cadence in limbo. “What’s the surprise?” asked Berry Punch. “Is it something special after the talent show?” asked Colgate. Princess Cadence looked at Twilight and Shining Armor for support, only to get looks of amusement on their faces. Using a method of relaxation, which was taking a deep breath and exhaling while holding a hoof out, Princess Cadence smiled and addressed the crowd, “Citizens of Ponyville, we have a surprise for you later in the night. However, I cannot spoil it for you by Princess Luna’s orders.” “Awww!” said the herd in mass disappointment. “I can tell you, however, it will be a night to remember truly, and I dare say, it will scare your tails off that you’ll have to play Pin the Tail on the Pony to get it back!” “YEA!” cried the crowd. “Pin the Tail on the Pony! Woohoo!” cried Derpy. Twilight and Shining Armor face hooved themselves as it seemed the cross-eyed mare thought the classic Foal’s game was the surprise. “Now, I urge all of you to return and continue preparing for the upcoming celebration! Princess Luna wishes for this event to be better than the last one. I don’t think we should disappoint her now, should we?” With the memory of Princess Luna’s anger from last year’s celebration, everypony had a frightful look on their faces and immediately went back to their preparations with lightning speed. Princess Cadence looked at Twilight and Shining Armor while sticking her tongue out in a playful manner. Both unicorn siblings rolled their eyes before spotting the Golden Oaks Library in the distance. “SLEEP!” shouted both unicorn siblings. Picking up the pace, the siblings broke into a gallop as Princess Cadence and Rarity followed behind. “Wow! They really love their beauty sleep, don’t they?” “Yes, they do, and I hope they get plenty of it. I don’t like it when my Shiny is a cranky plot.” “I heard that!” shouted Shining Armor Both mares giggled at his response, catching up as Twilight found the door locked. Twilight grabbed the door and shook it in frustration, forgetting that she could teleport inside due to sleep deprivation. “UGHHH!! AAAUUGGHH!” moaned Twilight. Shining Armor joined Twilight in trying to open the door, desperate for sleep and suffering from sleep deprivation. “AAAAAAUUUUUGGGHGH!” moaned Shining Armor. “Wow....you weren’t joking, were you?” said Rarity. “Nope, it would seem these two are related after all. If they keep at it, they are going to break-” With too much stress on the door, it gave away to the two ponies pressing against it, who were moaning like zombies the entire time. “-the door. Oh, Twilight and Shiny, how you two are-” Cadence was again interrupted; the two siblings ran into the Library only to scream in unison. “WAAAAAAAHH!!” screamed Twilight. “AAAAAAAHHHH!!” screamed Shining Armor. Rarity and Cadence ran to the Library entrance, not knowing what was wrong. They were treated to a hilarious sight before them when they got inside. Spike and Sweetie Belle made a classic leg trap holding Twilight and Shining Armor by the hind legs dangling as they flailed their forelegs around in distress. The dragon and the filly were throwing scoops of ice cream at them from a rather impressive-looking fort made entirely from books stacked expertly together. Standing on top of the fort were Spike and Sweetie Belle. “Take that, zombies! You won’t get our brains!” “Spike, you saved me from them! My hero!” Sweetie Belle was wearing a paper crown while Spike was wearing a Red Towel like a cape, taking their respective roles in an overboard fashion. “SPIKE! WE’RE NOT ZOMBIES!!!!” Both Spike and Sweetie Belle stopped their ice cream assault, realizing that their targets were not indeed zombies but Twilight and Shining Armor. Realizing he was in a heap of trouble, Spike put the tub of ice cream down and nervously laughed, “Ehehe! Twilight! You’re home! Oh, I’ll bet you and Shining Armor got those Blood Hooves! Oh, look at the time! I should have been in bed hours ago. I’ll just get right upstairs-” Twilight’s face turned bright red as a glob of ice cream melted away like a piece of butter on a skillet. The young dragon took a gulp and shook in fear at Twilight’s reaction but didn’t expect what would happen next. “SPIKE! YOU’RE SO GROUNDED! CLEAN UP THIS MESS AND-zzzzzzzzz.” Twilight and Shining Armor had fallen asleep while dangling from the rope, eliciting a sigh of relief from Spike. “Woah! I thought I was done for! Phew!” “We’re safe, Spike!” said Sweetie Belle while hugging Spike, who rolled his eyes. “WRONG, SWEETIE BELLE! You have made quite the mess! It’s past your bedtime, and we will go home this instant! And when you wake up, you’ll help me with chores!” “WHAT! Aww...dumb chores,” said Sweetie Belle taking her paper crown off. “Now come along, Sweetie Belle! Please tell Twilight I’m sorry for her contribution to the mess.” “No problem! I got this covered. Looking forward to seeing you later!” smiled Cadence waving goodbye. “I bid you adieu, your highness!” Sweetie Belle and Rarity walked out of the Library, where Rarity could be heard scolding her younger sister until the room was quiet. Without wasting any time, Cadence used her magic to lower Twilight and Shining Armor down gently and untied the two. Using magic, she lifted both of them upstairs and gently tucked them into their respective beds, with Shining in the guest room and Twilight in her bed. When she got downstairs, she looked at the dragon trying to make his escape, but the Princess of Love would have none of that. “Where do you think you are going, young drake?” Using a mending spell, the door to the Library was now instantly repaired and locked as well. The dragon fiddled with his claws nervously before replying, “Oh, you know, just trying to get some fresh air, possibly some exercise, me hehe.” Smiling at Spike, Cadence used her magic to lift a broom from a nearby corner and gave it to him. “I think you’ll find this exercise more rewarding. The faster you help me clean, the fast we both can get some sleep. And I’m sure you’d like to not turn into a “zombie” like them.” “Yeah...Twilight gets like that pretty bad...well, I guess I’ll get started then.” “Excellent! And keep your muzzle up, Spike; we got a celebration later! I’m sure you’ll look forward to the candy, games, and the special “surprise” later.” “Surprise! Is it a super triple chocolate sundae filled with the best gems?!” “Well, you’ll just have to help clean to find out, won’t you?” Spike grunted in disappointment while Cadence made her way towards the kitchen to gather cleaning supplies while Spike checked to make sure she was gone. Looking at his broom, Spike pretended it was Rarity once more. “Now, where were we, Lady Rarity?” Instead of imagining the Broom was Rarity, the image of Sweetie Belle appeared instead. Spike grunted in anger and began to clean, disappointment retaking him. “Dumb Broom....” Apple Bloom was happy to be home with her family on the farm and talked nonstop about Konrad. On the way over, Apple Bloom talked to Granny Smith about Konrad’s Truck and how cool it was, causing the elder mare to nod in agreement. Applejack took advantage of the situation to talk to Big Macintosh and whispered in his ear, “Should I tell her what happened? I feel she needs to know, but I’m unsure if she should know yet.” Big Macintosh looked at Apple Bloom, who was still talking about an Apple Pop Tart that Konrad had given her and his green rag that she liked. The stallion turned back to Apple Bloom and whispered, “Eeyup...but I recommend you wait on that. She’d be mighty mad and won’t have fun later.” Applejack lowered her head thinking about Konrad getting swallowed up in a ball of light. The killing of the Last Human would haunt her for the rest of her life, and she was worried she would lose the love of her young sister as a result. ”But it’s a bargain, in my opinion. I’d rather lose Applebloom’s love than have her die. I’m sorry, Mr. Ford, I’d give you a mighty hoof shake and a home-cooked meal for my gratitude if you were here.” As the Apple family made their way inside the door to their home, Apple Bloom jumped up and down, talking about Nightmare Night. The young filly was eager to see Princess Luna and Konrad, with thoughts, playing games with the man and showing him off to Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. Applejack did her best to keep telling her truth until after the celebration, but every time Apple Bloom mentioned his name, the more pressure she felt to come clean. Applejack opened the fridge to grab some eggs to prepare breakfast for the family. As Apple Bloom said, “He was such a good feller! He jumped from a bridge to save my life!” ”Apple Bloom! You’re not making this any easier on me!” ”Why should withholding the truth ever be easy? Only liars find it easy. Are you a liar?” “What?! Who said that?” Everypony in the room looked at Applejack as Apple Bloom giggled and said, “It was me, sis. I said he was a good feller, don’t you think?” Sweating and nervous, Applejack quickly nodded and said, “I uh...yes, he sure is a good feller, alright! Now would you like on your omelet?” Raising an eyebrow in confusion towards her sister’s seemingly insincere reply, Apple Bloom answered, “My favorite, please. You okay, Applejack?” Sweating some more, Applejack replied. “I sure am! Just getting ready!” Turning around and cracking some eggs into a bowl, Applejack thought to herself, ”Now, I’m telling lies to my sister! I’m dishonest on top of being-” An image of Konrad appeared in the bowl of eggs, and the image replied, ”Murderer. It’s what you are.” ”BWAAAAAAH!” Everypony looked at Applejack’s sudden outburst as the mare turned around and said, “Uuhhh....there was a fly. I’ll just get rid of this and make a new batch!” “Okay...” said Apple Bloom in confusion. “Good one, my youngin! One small dirty fly ruins the whole batch!” replied Granny Smith. “Eeyup,” said Big Macintosh while looking at Applejack with concern. Apple Bloom shrugged and talked about how Konrad stopped the two Blood Hooves on the bridge. Applejack cracked more eggs on the bowl and began to mix them before looking at her reflection in a nearby jar. ”Oh, Nellie! What am I doing?!” Suddenly, Konrad’s image appeared on the jar, making Applejack look in fear. ”Did it feel good? Did it feel good to kill me? The last of my people! Oh, I’ll bet it was! I only saved your sister, you know.” “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it!” said Applejack. ”Yes, you did; you couldn’t wait to tie me up with your rope! But no, you had to one-up that, didn’t you!” “No, no, no! I didn’t-I’m sorry!” “Uhh...Granny Smith, what’s Applejack doing?” “I don’t know, sweetie, but let me take care of this.” The elderly mare began to slowly make her way toward her granddaughter while Applejack continued to struggle. ”Go on, tell her how you killed me. Unless you want to keep being a liar.” “No, I’m not! No, I’m not! Please stop!” ”MURDERER! HUMAN HATER! GONE! ALL OF US! DUST IN THE WIND!” “Applejack? Okay?” asked Granny Smith. “NOOOO!!!” shouted Applejack. Picking up the empty jar, Applejack threw it across the room, impacting the wall, before running over to Apple Bloom and hugging her. “I’m sorry, Apple Bloom! I didn’t mean it! It was an accident!” “Mean what?! What the hay are you talking about?” Taking a deep breath, Applejack sat down and told Apple Bloom what had happened to Konrad. The look of pain and sadness on Apple Bloom’s face was the most painful sight she had ever witnessed. When she was done telling her, Applejack attempted to apologize once more before being interrupted. “Apple Bloom, I’m very-” “I HATE YOU! I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU HURT MY BEST HUMAN FRIEND!” screamed Apple Bloom. Apple Bloom galloped up to her room and slammed the door shut without wasting another moment. Applejack collapsed and cried, burying her face in her hooves. Granny Smith had a look of sadness on her face and said, “Give the youngin’ some space there, deary. Why don’t you relax and let me cook? Big Macintosh, help your sister to the couch. Breakfast will be ready soon.” “Eeyup.” Applejack was soon picked up by her big brother and laid on the couch, continuing to cry. Apple Bloom was in tears and continued to cry on her bed. Last night was the worst she had ever experienced, almost dying alone and afraid. But the last human showed up and saved her, giving her hope and happiness. She felt safe in his arms, and nothing could ever hurt her when she was with him. Taking off the new rag bow Konrad gave her, Apple Bloom looked at it as she remembered the moment he gave it to her. ”Apple Bloom! There’s something wrong with you!” ”What?! What’s wrong? Am I turning into one of them!? Ah, don’t wanna die!” ”Nope, not that! Something worse! Dun dun dun!” Taking her mane ribbon off, Konrad held it and pointed at it with his other finger. It was filthy, ripped, and unusable. Konrad then waved his index finger back and forth, saying, ”No Bueno...but I got something better.” The man took his scarf off his neck and tied it to her mane, forming a makeshift bow. ”Ta-da! Now you’re ready to kick some plot like me! Want to be my partner?” Giggling with happiness, Apple Bloom replied, ”I sure do! I wanna stop those Blood Hoof plot heads!” Konrad laughed before holding his fist up to give her a brohoof, which Applebloom eagerly returned. ”BOOM! ”Now, what’s what I’m talking about!” Looking at the green bandana, Apple Bloom held it to her chest as she cried, “Konrad! Come back! I need you!” Putting her face on her pillow, Apple Bloom cried to sleep, wishing Konrad would come to her rescue again. Lyra Heartstrings rushed through Ponyville like a mad mare with her saddlebags full of everything she needed. She almost ran into several ponies, including Mayor Mare. It was only at the last second that she could dodge the Mayor, and getting on her wrong side was something the unicorn could not afford. She had to enter the contest, and if she angered the town’s leader, she could kiss that prize money goodbye. ”Not to mention show them my AWESOME idea! If I pull my routine off correctly, I could get more ponies to join the Humies! But I can’t do that if I have NO COSTUME! No doubt there will be ponies asking her for last-minute changes; get there first!” “Sorry! In a rush! Gangway!” shouted Lyra as she passed a few more ponies. Lyra spotted the three flower sisters, Roseluck, Daisy, and Lily, in front of her chatting away as they blocked the narrow passage to the Carousel Boutique. Lyra found them to be a bunch of gossiping mares who had nothing better to do when they weren’t selling their flowers. Looking for a way around them, she noticed Rarity with her sister Sweetie Belle walking towards the Boutique. As this was her chance to get to Rarity before any other pony else could, Lyra began to gallop to catch her. Unfortunately, the three sisters continued to block the unicorn’s way. “Move! I got important business!” The three mares looked at Lyra, annoyed that their gossip was interrupted. “Geez, Lyra! What is so important?” said Daisy. “Yeah, can’t you see we’re busy?” said Roseluck. “There’s going to be a surprise later! We’re trying to figure out what it is.” Looking around the sisters, Lura could see that Rarity had reached her home, letting her sister go in first. Impatience taking hold, Lyra moved her legs up and down like an eager filly and said, “Yeah yeah, got it! Surprise later. Can you please me move now?” As the sister got offended, Daisy asked, “What is the matter with you?” “Got to go to the little filly’s room?” asked Roseluck. “Or maybe Rarity’s room,” said Lily with a snicker. The other two sister’s noticed that Lyra had spotted Rarity in the background and turned to grin at the Unicorn mare. “So it IS true! Lyra’s a fillyfooler,” said Lily “Haha! Won’t Bon Bon have a fit when she finds out.” laughed Roseluck. “Makes sense she’s never had a stallion friend,” added Daisy. Lyra stopped jumping her legs in place and froze. The insinuation she was a fillyfooler got her very mad. The temptation to beat down the mares in front of her was calling her. ”I could beat every one of you gossiping busy ponies right now, but...I must have that costume! For Humanity!” As the look of a scowl on her face grew, the gossiping mares started to back away in fear. Lyra cracked her neck and took a fighting stance. With sweat starting to form on the mares, Lyra growled, “I’m not a fillyfooler...I LOVE MEN! And soon it will rain with them! And I’ll have my man one day! You’ll see!” The mare’s looked at each other with confusion before busting out laughing. They couldn’t believe that Lyra was still going on about her Human obsession. Lyra got even more furious, but her anger was replaced with horror as she saw Rarity bring out a sign that said the world in big bold Red letters " CLOSED “. “NOOO!” shouted Lyra as she galloped at her top speed. The galloping unicorn pushed the three sisters out of the way, falling on their sides or plots. Lyra could hear the words “crazy” and “Totally a fillyfooler” but ignored them. She was not either of those things, nor did she care what they thought at the moment. All she wanted was her costume, and nopony would stop her from getting it. As Rarity finished putting the signup, she opened the door and was halfway in before turning around to see the sight of a crazed unicorn lunge at her in midair. Time seemed to slow down as Rarity, as the sign of Lyra, shouted, “NOOOO!!!” Rarity’s eyes went wide before being tackled to the floor in the Boutique. Shock and fear took hold of her as Lyra pinned her to the ground, babbling nonsense, none of which she could understand. Frantic in getting Rarity to agree to make her a costume, Lyra shouted, “OhthankcelestiaIgotyouIneedhelpIneedaspecial-” “GET OFF ME NOW!” ”Oops! Not a good way to get her help.” “Sorry, Rarity. Here let me help you up.” Getting off of Rarity and lifting her with her right foreleg, the owner of the Boutique fumed, “Now, what in Equestria is your problem, Miss Heartstrings!? I’ll have you know that I’ve had the most dreadful night of my life, and I am NOT in the mood for any more drama!” “I’m so sorry; it’s just that I need your help! You see, I need a costume commission and-” The fashionista was taken aback at the request from Lyra and shook her head no. “I’m afraid I cannot accept any commissions at the moment. I’m tired and want nothing more than to sleep the whole day away.” Lyra was now sad and disappointed that Rarity would not take her request. The inspiration for her Human zombie Killer costume was simply a great and original idea that she had to have for the celebration. Going back as a mummy this year was simply not an option. “NO!” said Lyra as she got down on her belly while wrapping her forelegs around Rarity. “Please take my commission! I need this costume so badly for the contest tonight.” Rarity stuck her snout in the air and simply replied, “Hmph! You should have put a request in at an earlier time, my dear. Now, if you excuse me, I require my beauty sleep.” ”I hope this works; see you later, my special Sapphire.” As Lyra got up, she immediately pulled out her valuable sapphire and held it in her right forehoof. The light from the still early sun came through the window and hit the gem at the right angle, reflecting and scattering the light around the room. Rarity took notice of the beautiful, spectacular gem before her and was immediately entranced by its beauty. “I’ll give you this for your troubles. It’s pretty valuable, and umm.....sapphire-ish?” ”Good one, Lyra, make up some goofy words, why don’t you?” “Sapphire...mmm....aaaagggghh” replied Rarity with a bit of drool coming out the side of her mouth. Raising an eyebrow in confusion and disgust, Lyra thought, ”Okay, now that’s just weird. Is she going to eat it or something?” The fashionista attempted to reach for the gem slowly, but Lyra would have none of that, not without her costume. “Uh, Rarity?” “Yeessssss?” replied Rarity, entranced by the sapphire still. “I said it CAN be yours, but I need my costume...umm, Rarity?” asked Lyra. Rarity was still entranced by the gem and tried to swipe for it as Lyra pulled it away. “HEY! Rarity, snap out of it!” Lyra slapped Rarity and immediately noticed that she was coherent once more. The mare shook her head and asked, “Wha-I...Oh, I’m so sorry, my dear, that gem is simply marvelous! It’s a deal.” The mares shook their hooves, making the deal final before Lyra jumped victoriously in the air, shouting, “YEAH! WOOHOO!!!” “Shhh! My little sister is trying to sleep! Don’t wake her up, darling.” Lyra blushed and apologized, “Sorry, I really want this costume.” “I can tell, but I require immediate payment since this is the last-minute change. I am missing my beauty sleep; after all, a mare must simply be at her peak.” Rarity adjusted her mane, which appeared very ragged and unkempt, and Lyra swore she could see a small twig in there as well. Lyra could only make a fake smile and nodded in agreement. ”Peak...right. Did she go galloping all over Everfree Forest or something?” “Yeah...anyway, here’s the gem.” Rarity happily took the gem as Lyra hoofed it to her and began to speak to it, “Oh hello, my precious, aren’t we going to be best friends.” ”Okay, she is going crazy, but whatever, as long as she’ll give me my costume, I don’t care.” “Miss Heartstrings, what costume would you like? I could make you an absolutely wonderful-” ”Oh great, she’s going to ask me if I’d like a princess-ey costume. Bleugh! What am I? A little filly?” “Fantasy Princess costume that’s very popular-” ”Called it.” “Actually, I something a bit more unconventional. A unique design of my own.” Rarity walked to a small jewelry chest nearby, intent on keeping her newfound treasure safe. “Oh, a pity I would have made you something exceptional that simply would have wowed the stallions.” “Yeah....” replied Lyra, remembering what Bon Bon said with a blush. “Some other time, maybe for the Gala.” “Very well, what is it then?” replied Rarity with a smile as she put the gem in the chest. “Is it a Ninja?” “Nope!” “Hmmm...a vampire mistress?” ”Went totally in the other direction with that one.” “Nope, not even close.” Rarity turned us as she closed the chest with her magic and frowned before saying with a deadpan voice. “It is a zombie?” Lyra giggled before saying, “No, but kinda close, it’s a...” Using magic to open her saddlebag, Lyra pulled out her expertly done sketch and levitated it over to Rarity. The golden magic hue was drowned out by Rarity’s blue hue, bringing the drawing closer to her. Rarity’s eyes went wide as her jaw dropped while Lyra smiled excitedly. A look of horror began to form on her face as Lyra thought, ”Woah! My idea must be that cool is it’s scaring her like that! I’m so going to win this costume contest for sure!” “It’s...it’s a...” asked Rarity, who began to shake. “A HUMAN ZOMBIE KILLER! Oh yeah! So what do you think? Can you do it?” Suddenly, the sketch fell to the floor as Rarity lost her magical grasp before dramatically fainting. Lyra was left speechless for a few moments as the Boutique filled with awkward silence. Lyra squealed with glee, thinking, ”I’m going to win, I’m going to win! Humans for everypony! Or just me! That works too.” Waking Rarity up, Lyra asked once more if she could do it. The fashionista didn’t say anything other than, “Leave. I have work to do. It should be done in three hours.” Not wanting to get in her way, Lyra happily trotted out the door making her way back home as she ignored the glares of the three sisters still gossiping. ”I’ll show them tonight; my costume will blow all their minds away! And then I’ll talk about humans and perform my song and dance on my hind legs and then...BOOM! Helloooo bits!” Little did Lyra know that another one up her, blowing the minds of everypony away in both awe and fear. Pinkie Pie was very depressed as she walked into Sugarcube Corner with her head lowered to the ground. Her attitude was a complete contrast to the Cake Family’s, for there was nothing but smiles and laughter in the shop. Even Pumpkin and Pound Cake were making the cutest giggles, something that would make Pinkie Pie happy anytime. But today was not a good day as guilt and sadness plagued her like an incurable illness. “Oh, Pinkie dear! Could you help bring the Moon cake out and make some cupcakes for us?” “Oh...okay, I’ll get right on that now, Mrs. Cake.” Both Mr. And Mrs. Cake looked at each other with worry on their faces. This was not the Pinkie Pie they know who was always happy and excited for parties and baking cupcakes. “Uh, Pinkie Pie? Are you alright?” Looking back at the cakes before walking into the kitchen, Pinkie gave a weak smile. “Oh, I’m fine, just...well, never mind. I’m going to be in the kitchen for a bit.” As the doors to the kitchens closed, Mr. And Mrs. Cake were left speechless as none of them had ever witnessed this type of behavior from Pinkie Pie. In the Kitchen, Pinkie Pie began to make a batch of cupcakes by stirring a fresh batch. Even though she hadn’t gotten to talk to and know him, she felt that there was something special about him regardless of his different appearance. ”Good Job, Pinkie Pie, you killed a Human. A good guy who was Apple Bloom and Princess Luna’s friend. He could have been your friend if you weren’t such an evil mare!” For the next few hours, Pinkie Pie made some of the most exciting cupcakes that fit a more gory theme since it was all she could think about. She called the first batch Blood Cups as the cupcake was red and covered in a unique jelly mix with frosting to mimic the appearance of flesh and blood. Various colored cotton candy was used to simulate a pony’s coat, with cyan-colored cotton candy used on most of them. They truly reflected Pinkie Pie’s attitude as she saw herself as a murderer. Pinkie Pie finally finished sighing throughout the whole day of mixing, baking, and preparing the treats. Taking all the cupcakes out to the table in the main room, she set the rainbow-colored cupcakes in the center with the cyan ones in the surrounding area. Along with the Moon Cake, it’s the glorious image of Princess Luna’s cutie mark; the deserts of Sugarcube Corner were ready for the town to indulge in later in the night. With no more chores to do and the Cakes getting prepared and putting their costumes on, Pinkie Pie decided to head upstairs to get a small nap before the celebration began a few hours from now. As she made her way to her bed, a feeling began to creep up on her. With Gummy watching her with his bulbous purple eyes, Pinkie Pie’s tail began to twitch, “Twitchy tail..” As her tail twitched, Pinkie Pie’s ears began to flap. “Flapping ears...” And with a sudden urge in her legs, Pinkie Pie did a back flip three times in quick succession. “Backflips...” Pinkie Pie froze at the implications of her Pinkie Sense. The last time she felt this was yesterday evening before the zombie ponies’ incident. Pinkie Pie’s eyes widened as she gasped before slowly smiling her biggest smile. Her coat was now the bright color it usually was, and her man and tail were now the poofy styles it usually was. Pinkie Pie jumped around the whole room like a bouncy ball, cheering, “He’s alive! He’s alive! Coming to Ponyville! I’m not a murderer! WEEEEEE!!! WOOHOO!” Pinkie Pie ran over to Gummy, holding him up to her face as she stared at her blankly. “Gummy! He’s alive! He’s coming here! Isn’t that exciting? The pet Alligator stared blankly before blinking his eyes. This response elicited a happy hug from Pinkie Pie before setting him down. Pinkie Pie did a few cartwheels and bounces before realizing something. “I need a nap,” said Pinkie Pie. Laying in her bed, Pinkie Pie fell quickly fell asleep with a smile on her face. She knew that when she woke up, it would be only a matter of time before she met the Last Human again.