Nightmare at the Gala!

The next day, Rainbow Dash hears about what happened yesterday and flies over to Sweet Apple Acres with Spike to comfort Applejack. "The way Fluttershy described how Applejack was yesterday seemed so calm, that's not like her! Applebloom was her own flesh and blood, I know she's devastated now, and that's way we're going to comfort her." says Rainbow Dash. "She's a strong pony, I know she can get through it." says Spike. Rainbow Dash touches ground at Sweet Apple Acres as Spike gets off her back and runs to the front of the barn. Spike knocks quietly but loud enough for somepony to hear it. After a long pause, nopony answers the door, the two check every door in the barn, they're all locked. All of the lights are off as well. "When I said Applejack was devastated, it might be more than I anticipated." says Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash and Spike fly back to Ponyville, thinking that Applejack is there and not Sweet Apple Acres. Rainbow Dash finds Twilight trotting to her home. "Twilight! We need your help." says Rainbow Dash. "Is everything okay? Speaking of which, did you hear about yesterday? Applejack must be s-" Twilight gets cut off. "Yes we heard about yesterday! We can't find Applejack here or Sweet Apple Acres." says Spike. "Okay, well I'll be glad to help you guys find Applejack." says Twilight. "Let's go back to Sweet Apple Acres and check one more time." The three now run to Sweet Apple Acres because of the majority of non Pegasi to Pegasi. Upon arriving, Rainbow Dash informs Twilight that the doors were locked and the lights are off. "Hmmm.. like I said, just check the doors again, I have an idea." says Twilight. Spike checks the doors and Rainbow checks the windows again. "Still the same." says Spike. "Can you tell us your idea now?" asks Rainbow Dash.

Twilight gives the two of them an 'are you serious?' look. "Did you check around back?" Rainbow Dash's eyes widen. "Uhm.. Not reall-.....No we didn't." The three run around back and find Applejack sitting under a shady tree, next to a grave with Appleblooms name on it. "You're just in time for the funeral. Ah wouldn't just leave her body out in the woods, now would ah? What're y'all doin' here?" "We came here to comfort you!" says Spike. Twilight sits down next to the grave. "We all miss her Applejack, we really do, and to think she just got her cutie mark too." says Twilight. "It's a real shame, believe me ah know, but for now ah don't wanna go anywhere, ah don't need any comforting right now." says Applejack. "We came here to stick around and make you feel better, an-" Twilight gets cut off again. "Twilight..." says Applejack, staring at her. "Ok fine, we'll leave." says Twilight. As the three depart, Spike turns around when he sees an object hanging from the tree above Applejack. "That's one weird Halloween decoration, a hanging object is a classic for Halloween. Rainbow Dash, you gotta see this!" says Spike. Rainbow Dash doesn't turn around. "Spike we don't have time, now lets go." says Rainbow Dash. Spike looks at the hanging object once more. "Maybe Big Macintosh knows about that hanging object." says Spike. Applejack, getting more broken inside, moves closer to Applebloom's grave. "You're in a better place now lil' sis." cries Applejack.

Time change

The day is now October 18th. Applejack is still broken inside, and Spike has yet to tell anyone about the hanging object. Down in Ponyville, Twilight is writing a response letter to Princess Celestia about a Gala that is set to happen on Halloween night. "Dear Princess Celestia, I would love to help you plan out your Halloween Gala. We can meet up until then and express our ideas. Just ask me when! Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle." Twilight writes. She gives the letter to Spike, who sends it to Canterlot. Around 5 minutes later, she gets a response back. "Dear Twilight, I was hoping you could come up today, if you cannot make it, i'll reschedule. Sincerely, Princess Celestia." Celestia writes back. Twilight reads the letter again in confusion. "Well that escalated quickly!" says Twilight. Twilight exits the Canterlot train station and makes her way through the sophisticated city. Everypony there already knows about the Gala and are more than excited for it, Twilight can already see ponies making costumes! As she arrives at Celestia's castle, she is already waiting for her inside. "Good day, my faithful student. It's so nice of you to be able to come here today, it's just something iv'e never done before and I need all the help I can get!" says Celestia. "It's no worry! Where were you planning on having this Gala?" asks Twilight. "Actually, I want it to be here in my castle!" exclaims Celestia. "That's great! Do you need help spreading the word in Ponyville?" asks Twilight. "Nope, I already have the perfect filly for the job, she'll start spreading the word tomorrow!" says Celestia. Before Twilight can say her next idea, a voice is heard outside.

"Princess Celestia! Princess Celestia! I came as soon as possibl-... TWILIGHT!" yells Shining Armour. Twilight knows that voice anywhere, she turns around. "My big brother!" Twilight yells back. The two embrace as they finally see each other again. "I missed you so much! Why are you here?!" asks Twilight. "I felt like you two should see each other again." says Celestia. "This is amazing. While you're here, you wanna come with me to the Crystal Empire?" asks Shining Armour. "I don't see why not." says Twilight. "I haven't seen Cadence in a while though, I figured she is out and about." says Shining Armour. The two trot outside as Shining Armour gets his carriage ready, which is parked on the side of the castle. As he hooks himself to the carriage, he gets his hooves comfortable on the ground, and steps on a nail in the process. In anger, he mutters under his breath. "Don't move, Shining Armour. That nail is deep in your hoof." says Twilight. "I'm fine Twilight, just....FINE!" yells Shining Armour. He accidentally kicks the emergency brake, causing the carriage to roll downhill. "Twilight save me! I can't reach the brake!" yells Shining Armour. Twilight tries to run after him but is unable to reach him. As the hill gets faster, the carriage starts to lose balance and starts to flip upside down, crushing Shining Armour alone with it. Twilight opens her eyes and sees a blood trail going down the whole hill, and at the bottom lays her brother underneath the carriage, dead. Twilight starts to scream for help as other ponies attempt to get her brother out from the carriage.

The next day, Scootaloo rides on her scooter around Ponyville spreading the word about the Gala. "Halloween Gala! Halloween Gala in Canterlot on Halloween night! Get your costumes ready everypony." Scootaloo yells constantly. She makes a sharp turn near Carousel Boutique, and crashes, scraping herself and getting blood on her scooter. Rarity hears the impact inside and runs out to help Scootaloo. "Oh my! Scootaloo! Are you okay, darling? You can kill someone with this scooter." says Rarity. "It happens all the time Rarity. I planned on stopping here anyway. I have a special request from Princess Celestia with your name on it!" says Scootaloo "A special request for MOI?! Where is it? Where is it?!" asks Rarity. Rarity reaches into Scootaloo's backpack and pulls out a blueprint with multiple designs on it. Scootaloo takes it back. "Sorry Rarity, that's uh.. personal, my eyes only!" says Scootaloo, afraid that her plans got spoiled. Scootaloo pulls out the letter from Celestia. "Here is your letter." says Scootaloo. Rarity opens it carefully. It reads: "Dear Rarity, I need a dress for my Halloween Gala and where else would I get an elegant dress than Carousel Boutique? If you aren't able to make my dress, please don't hesitate to say so." Celestia writes. Rarity drops the letter in shock. "I can't believe she chose me to make her dress! I must begin working!" yells Rarity. She runs inside and places a 'Do not disturb' sign on her door. Scootaloo doesn't know what just happened. "Oh.... well goodbye to you too.." she says jokingly.