Author's Note

I'm a bit pressed for time so I'm positng this as is. I'll send it to an editor and proofreader later. This is mostly just quick halloween/fluff chapter. I'm surprised I got this much done as fast as I did. And have a happy Halloween everyone.

Nightmare Night Special (Not Edited)

It was that time of year again, where everyone and a certain princess who loves candy and scares looks forward. Something every dentist looks forward to due to the increase amount of business after the next few days. Where everyone from little kids to adults go out into the night for fun and freights. Where everyone can dress up and be something they usually aren't for this one day. It was Nightmare Night and a certain dragon couldn't wait to get out there and start trick or treating.

One of the reasons why Spike was so excited is because of the candy. Who doesn't like getting a lot of candy for free? The second reason was his costume. He spent weeks planning and getting everything he needed for it so it was really scary in his opinion. It was a long sleeved hooded robe that only slight dragged on the ground. It had slits cut into it so his spikes to stick out of it. He had managed to find some light-weight metal chains and wrapped them around his arms and chest. The ends of his chains fell from his arms and dragged on the ground as well. Spike liked the noise it would make if he dragged it across dirt and stone. It was perfect for Nightmare Night.

His greatest pride however was his mask. The top part looked similar to a gas mask and he had asked Twilight to cast a spell over the glass covered eyeholes to they would glow in a eerie green. The lower part was made so that it looked like it had sharp, overlapping teeth. The mouth pieces was open just enough for Spike to be able to breathe normally but also to let out wisps of black smoke for dramatic effect. Combine all that with a creepy black scythe he got as a gift from a certain shadowy mare and splatter some fake blood, you have one of most creepy un-professional costumes you'll ever find.

The third and most important reason was that Spike was going to spend Nightmare Night with his girlfriend, the infamous and feared Slendermare. They had been together for a while now and Spike couldn't be happier. The problem was that normally they couldn't be together without other ponies going in a panic due to his marefriend's appearance. However, Nightmare Night presented the perfect chance to be able to spend time with Slender without drawing much attention. They could even go to other cities in a matter of seconds thanks to one of Slender's powers. In Spike's mind, it made for an epic Nightmare Night that he'll always remember for the rest of his long life.

Now if only Twilight would stop being overprotective, get off his back, and let him be on his way.

"Are you sure you're going to be okay by yourself?" Twilight asked with concern and worry in her eyes. When Spike first saw it warmed his heart to know how much Twilight cares about him. Though after being asked the same question for about the thirty third time it has lost its appeal.

"For the last time Twi, I'll be fine." The dragon said with a sigh. He was making sure his costume was in order before he went out into the night. "If I can run a library by myself, go on a quest to get you that telescope, and help save a long, lost empire. I'm pretty sure I can trick or treat by myself."

"Okay, just be careful out there and be home before midnight okay."

"Will do." He grabbed his scythe and his a large sack for his candy and went out into the night.

Just about everyone was out and about. The kids and a few adults were going house to house trick or treating. Spike was pretty sure she saw Pinkie in a giant cupcake costume. Those that weren't trick or treating was either play the games and activities at the town square or was scaring others like Rainbow Dash in her Nightmare outfit. While all of that looked fun Spike had bigger plans in mind. Take care to trick or treat at a few houses the dragon made his way to the Everfree Forest without anyone noticing him. When he was well inside the dark forest the dragon could feel a familiar gaze on him.

"Come out Slender," Spike said into the darkness. "I know you're there."

"No fair," A familiar, alluring voice echoed all around him. You could practically hear the pout in the voice. "You always know when I'm watching you." Two long forearms wrapped around his body and were pulled into a hug from behind. The dragon didn't let out a peep or an ounce of surprise from the hug; he just let the mare cuddle him like he was a plush toy. "You don't even jump when I give you a surprise hug anymore."

"I've been able to tell when you’re watching me before we even met face to face," Spike replied. He turn around in her grip and return the hug. "Besides why wouldn't I want a hug from someone as pretty as you?"

"Ahh, my little charmer," She nuzzled him before kissing on his cheek. "So, you ready to go?"

"You know it!" Spike said. Slender nodded her head and concentrated. A black circle appeared beneath them and the two slowly sink into it. Once the mare and dragon were completely inside, the dark portal closed without a sound or trace. Spike looked around were they were now. It was a dark abyss, with swirling darkness as far as the eye can see. It was only the warmth and comfort of his mare friend's embrace that prevented him from being scared or panicking. "Where are we?"

"You can say that this is my home of sorts," Slendermare answered. "The place goes by many names: The Abyss, World of Darkness, and Shadow Realm to name a few. Through here I can send both of us anywhere in world; from Canterlot or the Crystal Empire to the Badlands and even the moon. Nothing is out of our reach...expected for the sun, but we don't want to go there to begin with. So that isn't a lost."

"Sweet!" Spike yelled out, his mind already filled with ideas with where they can go. "For our first stop how about this huge haunted house in Manehatten I keep hearing about?"

"Oh, I think I know what you're talking about. I heard it's really scary and gives out a lot of candy to anyone who manages to get through the entire thing. Let's go." Another portal appeared above their heads and the two floated through it to reach their next destination.

From their it was a night of fun and freights. The dragon and demon-mare went to just about every famous haunted house they have heard of. They even tried to see who could go the longest without being scared or surprise. Sadly, while Spike had become a lot harder to scare and was less jumpy he still lost to his marefriend. Though in hindsight it was kind of hard to compete with someone who not only scares others as a hobby for years, but could scare some of the ponies that are trying to scare her with just a look. That last part got more than a few laughs from the odd couple.

After they had their fun with the haunted houses Spike and Slender decided to trick or treat. The couple went just about everywhere in Equestria, though taking care they avoided places that Spike was well known at such as Canterlot. Spike didn't want someone to see him and somehow reach Twilight's ear. There was no way he could explain to the mare how he managed to get to those places without introducing his secret marefriend. With that in mind they had a couple of stops at Ponyville so that Spike could do some solo trick or treating so that no one would get too suspicious.

While Spike was getting some candy at a random house in Ponyville, only for some reason ended up getting a jar of jam, noticed the Cutie Mark Crusaders in their Power Puff Fillys costumes run by with tears in their eyes. Spike looked to where they were running from and Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon in princess costumes laughing at them. As they trotted away Spike noticed with a frown that they were carrying three each bags of candy and were heading towards Whitetail Woods.

The dragon quietly went into a nearby alleyway without being noticed. Once there his marefriend slowly came out of the shadows, staring at the spot where the two fillies went into the woods. Even without having a face Spike could tell she wasn't happy with the spoil brats actions. He could practically fell her silent rage rolling off of her in waves.

"I take it that you saw what those two did?" Spike asked. He only got a slow nod in reply. "In that case, what do you say we get back the CMC's candy and teach those two a lesson?"

"I'm more than up for that idea." Slender said before turning to her drake. "Do you have any ideas?"

"Depends, how good are you at making illusions?" The dragon asked as a plan formed in his mind. All the while an evil, malicious grin spread across his face.

"I think I might be rubbing off on you," The she-demon said before nuzzling his cheek. "And I couldn't be more proud."

The two little brats were congratulating themselves on a bullying well done in the middle of the woods. As the two laughed at the misfortune of the Cutie Mark Crusaders they didn't notice the dark fog that was rolling in.

"Did you see the look on those blank flanks' faces when they ran away crying like foals?" Diamond asked as she popped a piece of candy in her mouth.

"Quite priceless," Silver agreed. Before she put some candy in her own mouth she noticed the eerie looking fog that surrounded them. "Say, did the forecast mention anything about fog tonight?"

"No," DT answered before sounds echoed in every direction. With each passing second the sounds grew louder and more identifiable. The two fillies started shaking when they realized the sounds were heavy footsteps and the rattling of chains. Out from the fog they could make out the silhouette of a large bipedal being with glowing green eyes making its way towards them. They could see the shadow rear back its arm before swinging it forward. A large, thick metal chain pierce the fog like and landed right next to the fillies, missing the two by mere inches. The two frighten ponies slowly turn their heads to the chain to see a bloody and rusty hook was attached to it.

With ever growing dread the figure walked closer until it was mere feet from them and in clear view. The very sight of him was enough to cause the two to wet themselves in terror. The imposing figure was easily over seven feet tall with long arms that almost touch the ground. The being was wearing a hooded cloak with chains wrapping around his chest and arms. From its back multiple tendrils could be seen swishing back and forth manically. However the worst part was its face. Its eyes was like the lens of a gas mask while the lower part was a jagged mouth full of overlapping fangs. Smoke, fire, and blood could be seen dripping from its mouth.

"WELL, WELL, WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?" The creature said. Its voice was a mix between a dragon's deep growl and someone lightly dragging a nail on a chalk board. "TWO BITE SIZED FILLIES WITH A BUNCH OF CANDY. TALK ABOUT GOOD TIMING, I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT HAVING A SNACK." Its mouth turned into a grin so wide and evil looking it shouldn't be possible.

That was all the two spoiled brats could take. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon ran away as fast as they could while screaming at the top of their lungs. In their haste they completely forgot about not only their candy but the ones they stole as well. The monster just stared at the two fleeing figures.

"Huh, I thought they would last longer than that." The figure said in a quieter voice. The figure faded away to reveal Spike onto of Slender's back.

"I know and here I was hoping to really give them a good fright." Slender said as the dragon hopped off her back.

"Well, I think we still did a pretty good job if the smell is anything to go by." Spike said. He grabbed all five abandoned bags of candy. "Come on, we have delivery to make."

At the Cutie Mark Crusader's clubhouse Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle, and Applebloom were plotting their revenge on the bullies who took their candy when there was a knock on the door. The three looked at each other in confusion before Applebloom opened the door. She gasped when she saw that it was all of their candy that was stolen on their doorstep. With a squeal of happiness she pulled all the bags inside to show her friends. Off in the distance Spike and Slender watch the CMC celebrate the return of their candy.

"Well this was a fun night," Spike commented.

"Yes it was," Slender replied as she hugged the drake.

The dragon looked up to the sky and sighed. "But all good things must come to an end. It's getting close to midnight and I better head home." Spike grabbed DT and SS's candy bags and gave them to Slender. "You can have these; I have more than enough candy anyway.

"Before you go," She said before grabbing a chocolate ball from one of the candy bags and pop it into her mouth. "How about a kiss for the road?"

Spike grinned at what his marefriend had in mind. He pulled his mask off and gently kissed the mare. At first it was just lips moving against each other until Spike opened his mouth and had his tongue enter her mouth. From there the tongues crass and wrapped around each other with the slowly melting ball of chocolate moving from each other's mouths. Once the chocolate had completely melted away and made sure each other's lips were thoroughly clean the two lover’s part for air. The two shared a look of love before hugging one other.

"Thank you for spending the night with me, Spike." Slender lovingly whispered into Spike's ear fin.

"And thank you for choosing me to be your boyfriend, Slender." Spike whispered back.

The two head their embrace until Spike let go. After putting his mask back on and with his candy bag in claw he waved goodbye to Slender to make the trek back home. Slender followed him from the shadows to make sure he got home safely. While Spike knew this he didn't mind at all. Once he was safely inside the library Slender went back to the Everfree to enjoy her candy and think about the time she had spent with her drake.