One afternoon at the Cryptid club room, the group was sitting at the table as Lyra laid out some blueprints of a building, “Friends, we may have discovered the biggest supernatural spot yet around here.”

“Where is here?” Yona asked, as they looked at the blueprints.

“This is the old Night Shine Hotel. Conveniently located outside the city.” Lyra explained.

“And why is it the perfect supernatural spot?” Spike asked.

“Moondancer, if you please divulge them.” Lyra ordered.

Moondancer began explaining, “Over fifty years ago, this was the site of a mass murder.”

“Murder?” Ocellus gasped in fright.

“Whoa.” Smolder gasped.

“It all began with a couple and their little girl,” Moondancer continued, “The woman had caught her husband having an affair with the hotels cleaning lady. Something inside her snapped and she went on a killing spree killing her husband, the cleaning lady, and everyone else there. She even killed her five year old daughter in blind rage. When she realized what she did she committed suicide.”

“Crazy.” Sandbar gasped.

“So what happened to the place?” Aria inquired.

“After the bodies were recovered as well as cleaning it up they closed the hotel down never to be used again.” The brainy girl concluded.

“And it is still standing to this very day.” Bonbon put in.

“A house like that is bound to be haunted.” Adagio said.

“For real?” Gallus asked.

“Well, why not?” Lyra asked.

“A place like this is worth scooping out.” Bonbon admitted.

“Think we might run into some ghosts?” Sonata asked.

“With our luck we might.” Spike replied.

“Which is why we should bring the essentials for exorcising a ghost.” Lyra stated.

“Aria, Sonata, and I can supply the equipment.” Adagio said.

“Perfect. We will check this place out Saturday. And be prepared for whatever.” Lyra warned them eerily.

“See you then.” Bonbon said, as the group left the room.

“An actual haunted hotel?” Sandbar asked the group.

“This is definitely gonna be one for the book.” Spike said.

“But what if we do run into ghosts?” Yona asked terrified.

“If we could handle a wendigo, ghosts shouldn't be too big a problem.” Smolder replied.

“And imagine what we might find while we're there.” Silverstream said sounding excited. Spike rolled his eyes and left school to head home.

Upon entering his house, he walked for his room he saw Twilight and her friends getting a snack from the kitchen, “Hi, Twilight. Hi, girls.”

“Hi, Spike!” the girls greeted him.

“How was your day, darling?” Rarity inquired.

“All good.”

“And how was your club activity?” Pinkie wondered.

“Same old, but Lyra's found a new spot for us to check out.” he explained.

“What spot is that?” Rainbow asked.

“Me and the club plan on checking out the Night Shine Hotel this Saturday.” Spike answered.

“What?!” the girls gasped.

“Tell me you're joking.” Applejack hoped.

“Because if you are then that's not funny.” Pinkie added.

Spike was taken aback by their reactions, “I assume you all know about it's history?”

“Well, duh.” Rainbow replied.

“What is Lyra thinking?” Twilight asked rhetorically.

“Hey, it's our club's job to investigate anyplace that might lead to the paranormal and such.” Spike reminded them.

“Still going to a place like that isn't safe.” Fluttershy warned him.

“Are you girls actually afraid ghosts might be there?”

“Of course not.” Twilight replied.

“But that place has been shut down for years. It's a walking hazard zone.” Applejack said.

“Not to mention it has to be loaded with filth and dust.” Rarity added, while making gagging noises.

“Plus there's the chance of you getting arrested for breaking in.” Pinkie finished.

Spike rolled his eyes, “Alright, you made your point... But you know I'm still going, right?”

Twilight sighed, “Unfortunately,” Spike was about to head to his room, until Twilight continued, “However, we will be accompanying you.”

“We will?” the girls asked.

“What?” Spike asked in confusion, “Twilight, I don't need supervision.”

“Then don't think of us as that. Think of us as observers.” she said.

“I'm not even sure Lyra would even agree to having non-club members joining us.”

“Actually, I just texted her, and she said the more the merrier.” Pinkie grinned.

Spike looked dumbfounded, “You gotta be kidding me.”

“Looks like you're stuck with us, Sugarcube.” Applejack smiled.

“Even if I know it'll be filthy there I will gladly accompany as well for you Spike.” Rarity said.

“I'll be fine if I'm with all of you.” Fluttershy said.

“And how often does anyone get a chance to check out some super creepy supposed haunted place?” Rainbow asked rhetorically.

“It's bound to be tons of fun!” Pinkie bounced.

“Well, girls looks like we're going on a little field trip with the Cryptid club this Saturday.” Twilight told the girls.

“Oh, joy.” Spike said dryly, as he walked on to his room.

Later that night, as Spike was on his bed reading comics, there was a knock at his door, “Spike, it's me.” came Twilight's voice.

“Come in.”

Twilight entered the room, and spoke, “How're you doing?”

“Peachy.” Spike said, as he turned a page of his comic.

“Listen, I don't want you to think us coming along is just for us to keep an eye on you.”

“How else should I see it?”

“Well, think of it as all of us doing something together,” she sat at the edge of Spike's bed, “I mean think about it. When was the last time you and I did something together?”

Spike thought about it and realized it had been awhile since he did anything with Twilight. As kids they were inseparable, but lately they've drifted apart due to Twilight being with her friends, and Spike with his club activities, “Good point.”

“So, yeah, think of this as a chance for us to do something together like we used to.” she told him.

“Well, all right, but don't you dare embarrass me in front of my club-mates. Especially the latest group that joined.” Spike waved a finger at her.

“I promise, Spike. And I'll make sure the others do to.” Twilight smiled, as she embraced Spike who returned the gesture.

“Thanks, Twilight.” Spike smiled.

“Goodnight, Spike.”

“Goodnight, Twilight.”

Twilight left Spike's room, as Spike continued to kick back and relax, but was still concerned, “I hope that place isn't actually haunted.”

Author's Note

Sorry I've been absent here for awhile. You know how busy writing can be especially when so many are begging to update one fic over the others. Don't miss next time where Spike, The Cryptid Club, and Twilight and her friends explore the Night Shine Hotel to see what they could uncover.

Think of the hotel like the one used in The Shining in terms of design. In fact you might even see other Shining References in it. See you until then.