Bratty sighed as she relaxed in the Secondhoof Store in Ponyville. She was a valley girl style alligator monster, but at the same time she was a bit of a fright, as she often joked about eating everyone. That was unlike her tomboyish, plump, purple furred friend Catty, who wore her jean overalls, had her dark hair in a ponytail, and was at present hugging the hell out of a purring, smiling Opal.
"Awwww! You are, like, the cutest kitty EVER!" Catty said, Opal purring at the praise and hugs.
"Yeah, so cute I could, like, eat her up." Bratty said, shaking her blonde hair. Nearby, Rarity was ogling some gems that had been thrown out.
"Hard to believe someone would throw out such fine stones! Why a little shining and these would be fine centerpieces for a brooch or a dress!"
Catty smiled. "I know right? Like, everyone throws out so much,m we find it, and like make money off of it. It's an easy and fun life girlfriend!"
Bratty leaned on her sales counter as Rarity brought over some gems that got thrown out in Manehatten. Bratty rang them up at about one fifth their actual value, making Rarity gush with delight. She couldn't resist, she hugged Bratty, having gotten a WONDERFUL deal on such fine gems.
"Ah shucks, don't do that. I might have to, like, chew you up if you don't stop." Bratty said, but she didn't mean it.
Completely.
"Oh Bratty, stop teasing the customers!" Catty said, handing a saddened Opal back to Rarity.
"Who's teasing?" Bratty said as Rarity left, ogling the gems. "Catty, I understand that monsters and ponies and such are all supposed to get along, but you do have to remember I am a meat eating monster. I cannot just go vegan like you. I need to eat meat."
Catty pawwed her friends shoulder. "Awww, is that all? We can get that at Sugar Cube Corner, you know Mrs. Cake makes those yummy beef pot pies, not to mention the mousie marzipan muffins for me."
Bratty turned away for a moment. "It isn't that. I... like.. had this craving. And..."
"Hello? Is anyone here?" A voice called softly, interrupting the alligator monster. The two turned and saw the yellow cream pegasus with the pink mane, as well as her best companion, Angel Bunny. Catty, ever the lover of cute, saw Angel and went wide eyed with delight.
"Wow! Fluttershy, Angel looks so pretty! Can I hold him?"
Angel smiled happily, Fluttershy nodding. "Sure, but be gentle. Angel hasn't had his lunch yet, and gets kinda cranky."
"Not to worry!" Bratty aid, producing a rather large carrot. It had been thrown out by a fine dining eatery because it was two big for the baby carrot platter they were making. For Angel however it was more than the right size, and he “mmmed” at the flavour of it.
Bratty however stared at Fluttershy. She hmmed and stroked her chin. "And how may I serve you?" She asked.
"Oh... well...um..... I was hoping you had some more food dishes. I have so many animals I cannot find enough plates and dishes for them all." Fluttershy blushed. "Though if you don't..."
"Oh don't worry.... I am sure we have a special dish for you girlfriend." Bratty said, smiling a little.
"Thanks... what I could use is a break sometimes. I love my little critters, but sometimes I just need a break from them all." She sighed some. Catty hmmed.
"Maybe we can help!" Catty said.
"Oh no... I couldn’t possibly ask you to..."
Bratty smiled. "Sure you could. Like, we love critters." Bratty muttered under her breath, not losing her smile.
"You really think you can help? I could use some extra hooves." She said. Catty smiled, snuggling with Angel.
"Sure! We can close up and head right on over. We'll be done quickly, then we can take care of you too. Like, I for one wanna brush that mane of yours."
Bratty hmmed. "And I can get us some fine food for then. I mean, look at you, you're all skin and bones!"
Angel blinked. Fluttershy was not THAT skinny. And there was something about Bratty's gaze that worried him. He narrowed his eyes and decided he would have to keep an eye on these two, just to make sure no one hurt his meal ticket.
NO ONE.
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Back at Fluttershy's cottage, Bratty went to work with the bigger animals, using her jaw like a comb on their fur and making comments about their taste, while Catty was in cuddle heaven, nugging even the birds like favorite stuffed animals and helping to spread seed and feed around for them all. Fluttershy smiled as she had so much less to do, and her critter friends were so much happier.
Except for Angel. Angel was keeping a constant eye on Bratty, who was constantly staring at Fluttershy. Bratty gazed over at the bunny finally, and got the signal that he was watching her VERY closely.
"I don't think he likes me." Bratty said. Catty giggled.
"Aww, don't think about it too much. Besides, your better with big animals anyway." Catty giggled, giving some mice some cheese. "As for you little guys, don't worry, I won't eat you ever, you’re too cute to eat! Well... unless you're in one of Mrs. Cakes muffins." She winked, the mice taking it as a warning to stay away from Mrs. Cake and instead just be friends with Catty.
Angel was not liking EITHER of them now. He was certain in his rabbit mind what was going on. They were winning Fluttershy over, and then when she was not paying attention, they would kidnap her and the little critters, and while Catty cooked the little ones Bratty would roast Fluttershy up! Angel could not let that happen. He looked around for something to nail the two with, and grinned and giggled when he saw one of the big frying pans. He skittered over and, when Bratty started to move closer to Fluttershy, sent it flying at the gator.
WHAM!
Bratty was still for a moment before falling back, Catty and Fluttershy running over. "Bratty! You ok?"
"OOooooooooouuuuughhh.... Anybody get the license of that truck?" She said, dazed. Catty held up her paw.
"How many paws do you see Bratty?" She asked. Bratty looked them over carefully.
"Ummmmmmmmmmmm.... five?"
Catty looked at her one paw. "I think we better get her laid down for now." Catty said. Angel nearby snickered, until Fluttershy walked over.
"Angel, that was NOT nice. You owe Bratty and Catty an apology."
Angel shook his head, pointing at her, then at the food dish.
"No, I just fed you." Fluttershy said. Angel shook his head feverishly and tried to repeat the motion but Fluttershy walked away.
"I'm so sorry.. Angel is normally really sweet."
"Like no big deal... Bratty will be okay. Now, I gotta check on the squirrels next right?"
Fluttershy nodded. But Angel had other ideas.
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Outside, Angel watched as Catty began to hand acorns to each Squirrel and chipmunk, petting each one. Angel however was working on a special trap.
"Awwwwww, your all so cute and sweet! I could just eat you all up!" Catty said, kissing a squirrel who swooned and fainted, making Catty blush. But as she moved to the next animals, she eeped as she tripped over a hidden vine, falling headlong into the stream surrounding the cottage. Angel smiled and went to give smile to the squirrels...
But the look they gave him was less than appreciative.
"Angel!" Fluttershy said, trotting out of the house. "What are you doing?!"
Ange tried to pantomime that Catty was wanting to eat the squirrels, but Fluttershy again misunderstood.
"No! You already were fed."
Angel face pawwed and pointed at her, then at the food dish, then at Bratty. Fluttershy hmmmed.
"Oh! I got it now!"
Angel smiled.
"It's time to feed the guests!"
And there the smile went as Fluttershy went in. Angel knew it would not end well, imagining Braty pulling a Fluttershy roast from the oven while Catty was making pies out of every other critter.
He had to DO something!
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Inside, Bratty smiled as she was offered a fine looking salad, and Catty given some fresh made cupcakes. Fluttershy smiled.
"Sorry I don't have a bigger selection, but I hope this is okay."She said, going to her kitchen. Bratty smiled some andlicked her lips, but looked away as Catty looked at her.
"Like, I wish she had some meat." Bratty said. Catty smiled.
"Wanna cupcake?" She said, offering one. Bratty sighed.
"Actually...Catty, I, like, have a secret to tell ya... see.... I... I'm...."
But she said no more as she was pelted in the face with a pebble. She turned to see who hit her and saw angel spanking himself in front of her, egging her and Catty on.
"Hey! No one hurts my friend!" Catty said, the two getting up.... but as they did, they slammed into two buckets of water hanging above them. Angel laughed at the sight.
But he was the only one laughing, every other critter staring. Angel looked to them, wanting to say something, but Fluttershy spoke.
"That does it Angel! I don't know what has gotten into you, but you are acting like a spoiled rotten bunny. So you can go upstairs without any dessert,and don't come down!"
Angel gasped as he stared at her angry face, his lips quivering. He was trying to save her, and....
He began to cry, sobbing as he went upstairs. Bratty grabbed a towel to dry off as Catty licked herself.
"I'm so sorry.... Angel isn't normally like this."
Bratty hmmmed. "I think I got a hint why he is really doing this. What do you think, huh Catty?"
"Like, totally. He is either super jealous or super scared about something."
Fluttershy hmmmed. "Wait. I think I know. And I think I have an idea."
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Angel sobbed in his basket bed. He was trying to warn everyone about these two monsters, and his warnings went unheeded. He was going to be stuck up here while.... downstairs....
NO. he couldn't let that happen! He had to save his owner from these two before they made Fried Fluttershy! He knew he would be in trouble, but he also knew he was right. He started downstairs....
And found only darkness. Everyone was gone, even the other critters. Oh no... was he too late?! He looked about fearfully.
"Angellll..." A voice said. Angel shivered as she turned. In the dim light, he saw Catty, rubbing her belly and using a toothpick on her teeth.
"mmmmmmmm.... squirrel pie is deeelish. But you know what I want for dessert?" She leaned close, showing her sharp teeth. "BUNNY BUNS."
Angel eeped as he ran into the kitchen and fro as he saw Bratty, leaning back against a chair, rubbing her belly, PINK HAIR IN HER MOUTH.
"Ahhhhhhh..... yummy." She turned to the side. "Well.... too bad Catty called dibs on you."
Angel eeped, running back upstairs and hiding. This wasn't happening.. this wasn't HAPPENING! They had eaten everyone just like he thought! They had devoured his master!
"Angel! Get down here, I got a big cake pan waiting for you!"
Angel screamed and hid even deeper, hiding firm under the covers, shaking like a leaf. The steps grew closer...... closer......CLOSER.....
"BOO!" A voice said as the blanket went off. Angel screamed and didn't stop.... until he saw who it was.
Fluttershy.
"Sorry if I scared you Angel, but you did have it coming after thinking our guests would do that to us!"
Angel was wide eyed. He looked downstairs, and was shocked as everyone came out of hiding, Bratty removing the bit of a pink wig from her mouth, and both monsters removing pillows from their clothes.
"Like, we figured it out. You thought we were going to EAT all of you huh?" Bratty asked. Angel nodded.
"No way! How could I each such cute little cuddlies! I'd rather be barbecued myself than eat a one of them! I only eat the bad mice that would steal from houses and cause mischief."
Bratty smiled. "And I.... well.... truth is..... I'm a vegetarian."
Everyone gasped.
"I know! It's, like, horrible! I’m a vegetarian gator! But I cannot help it... after this one time with Frisk.... well I couldn't bring myself to eat meat ever again!"
Catty blinked. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"You loved my jokes about eating everything, so I kept it up. I suppose this means you won't be friends?"
"As if sister! I'd never stop being your friend!"
Fluttershy smiled. "I think we all learned something here. I should have listen more to Angel, who should have been more kind to our guests, who should be open about what they like."
Angel looked at the two with big eyes. Clearly he sought forgiveness.
"Awww, no worries little buddy!" Catty said, petting Angel. "Nothing to forgive. Truth is... I kinda DID want to eat a critter, but I won't."
Fluttershy smiled. "I thought you might though, so I asked Mrs. Cake to bring over some of her MouseMuffins for you and Bratty. Though I think you rather have something else?"
Bratty was about to answer as Angel offered Bratty a cucumber. Bratty smiled pat the bunny, and ate the cucumber with a smile.
"Nah, I'm good."
All present laughed some, enjoying the rest of the night together.
THE END