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// Think Like the Master, Scare the Master, Become the Master 
// Story: Letters from an Irritated Princess 
// by Tired Old Man 
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Nightmare Night Planner for... what year is it again?

Not important. Ahem. Costumes are sorted out properly. I’ve got a flowing rainbow inside, gleaming white outside uniform--same theme for the hair. Hopefully the radiance won’t blind ponies tonight. Luna’s done up her hair in a ponytail and has some comically large angled orange glasses. Her voice is still in peak condition. We'll need that tonight.

Note to self: Luna was right. Anime WAS a good idea for us this year.

Sunny and Moony are also going, but chose their own costumes. They decided on plants: Sunny went with a happy sunflower, and Moony went with a pumpkin. I tried to argue against those choices, but Sunny was too happy (almost with a facade of some kind... it's probably nothing) and Moony was too cute hiding in one, so I let it slide.

The plan is simple: We take Canterlot, the clones take Ponyville. We acquire candy through any legitimate means necessary. No theft from other competition or handouts--dropped candy bags are NOT fair game if left unattended. This MUST be stressed with them so we keep it fair.

...should I tell them about the corn maze? Nah, they’ll find it on their own. Hopefully Granny’s kept the scares on par with last year. Or maybe it's better tonight? I'm sure the clones will tell us how that goes.

Anyway, we’ll enjoy our respective festivities as we see fit. At the end of the night, we meet in the throne room for a routine candy swap, board games (ensure Spooks and Adders is among the choices), and a horror film provided by Luna.

Second note to self: quintuple-soundproof the throne room. Double wasn’t enough last year.

Lastly, don’t forget to ensure the friendly headless spectral being haunting the west wing gets their proper decorative pumpkin head this time--zucchini was a horrid idea, as they were subject to too many "why the long face" jokes. That was not a good year.

Wait, one more very important note: double-check the Royal Handler’s locks on his cage tonight. If he breaks out, we won’t be here to properly contain him, and gods know his first target will be the nearest orchard. Granny will NOT let me get off easy if he gets all over their fruit. So we MUST lock the cage. LOCK. IT.

And the windows. The Pink One also likes to come tonight. I can see her now--NO! I am not handing out candy this year, Pinkie! Get out!

Alright... Alright, that should do it. Hopefully I’m not forgetting anything, including this reminder note when we--

Wait, it’s time already?! H-Hang on, I need to get dressed, Luna! 

I know I should've gotten dressed first! I’m hurrying! We can’t let our clones beat us in the big candy haul!

Buckets? No no, I told you we need pillowcases! We must always prepare for the best case scenario!