Nightmare at the Gala!

As the carriage enters Canterlot, the group can see Luna on the castles balcony, raising the moon as the day turns to night. The castle is decorated like never before for a Halloween Gala. "Princess Celestia really went above standards for this Gala." says Applejack. "Just look at these ponies contumes, It's nothing I would ever make." says Rarity. "I think they look nice." says Fluttershy. Spike stops the carriage and all of the six go silent. "The Gala awaits you, girls." says Spike as their hearts stop. Spike opens the door to the carriage as one by one, they slowly exit the vehicle. Twilight takes a deep breath and confidently starts trotting towards the castle. The other five follow behind her, scared out of their minds. "I don't know Rainbow Dash, I have a weird feeling that tonight might go really bad, and It's not about the dress." says Rarity. "I have the same feeling too!" says Rainbow Dash. "I know I'm not the only one, just look at Pinkie Pie." Rarity leans over and sees Pinkie Pie with no smile, eyes wide open, and a horrified look. "She looked worse than she did at Twilight's house." says Rarity. She nudges Applejack. "Do you think something's up with Pinkie Pie?" asks Rarity. Applejack leans over and tries not look twice at Pinkie Pie. "Pinkie, is their uh.. something wrong?" asks Applejack. Fluttershy looks over. "Oh my.. you don't look good Pinkie Pie, you seem scared." Pinkie Pie slightly turns her head, and lets out a small smile. "Me? Scared? No! I'm more than excited for the Gala... yay!" says Pinkie Pie. "Don't let anything get to you tonight sugar cube, we're gonna be just fine." says Applejack. "Unless you're Twilight, then this Gala really got to her." says Rarity. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash start bursting out in laughter, but cover their mouths quickly.

The six arrive at the entrance to the castle when Twilight turns around. "I'll see you girls at the grand entrance." Twilight moves through the crowd inside the castle. Rarity starts trotting inside, but then stops and turns around. "I have to go see Princess Celestia, would any of you girls want to join me?" Rainbow Dash starts running away, hoping to find the Wonderbolts. Applejack puts her hoof around Pinkie Pie. "I'll stay with her, Rarity." That leaves Fluttershy. "Come, Fluttershy, we must not waste time." says Rarity. The two make their way up a staircase and into Celestia's room where she is accompanied by Princess Luna and Spike. "Rarity! I'm so glad you and Fluttershy can make it! Both of your costumes are amazing!" says Celestia. Luna agrees. "Everypony is going crazy about what Celestia's dress looks like!" says Luna as she puts on her dress, and accidentally tears it. "Oh no! My dress! Rarity, do you think you can fix it quickly?" asks Luna. Rarity grabs a sewing kit from Celestias vanity. "Fixing dresses is my specialty!" As Rarity works on Luna's dress, Fluttershy approaches Celestia. "Can I talk to you about something?" asks Fluttershy. "Sure Fluttershy, What's the issue? It's the overload on decorations isn't it?" "No, no, the decorations are great. It's just... I think you've been doubting Twilight." "What do you mean? Twilight may be overreacting but she is still my faithful student. The thing is, their has never been a murderer in Equestria. It's alot to take in." says Celestia. "Celestia, it will all make sense if you look at it this way." Fluttershy proceeds to tell Celestia about the evidence Twilight missed. "Wow.." says Celestia. "What you said was as close as what Twilight said, she would just repeatedly say that there's a murderer, nothing else. For now, I will continue the Gala, but if everything starts going downhill, I will try to take action."

Luna walks over to Celestia and Fluttershy with her dress good as new. "I swear, Rarity is a dress charmer." Rarity blushes, "Oh, it's nothing, really." "The Gala starts pretty soon, you should go and socialize." says Celestia. "Come Fluttershy, we must not waste time." says Rarity as the two walk back to the staircase. "Thanks for your help, Rarity!" says Luna. The two walk down the staircase and see Applejack doing everything she can to snap out Pinkie Pie, not even screaming in her ear works, she stands still without blinking. "Pinkie Pie. Get. Into. Reality." All of the sudden, Pinkie Pie starts mildly twitching. Her tail curls up, her legs start shaking, her head turns to Applejack and tilts 90 degrees. "Everything is just fine Applejack, don't you worry about a THING!" Fluttershy gets creeped out. "Oh my... that's disturbing."

In another section of the castle, Rainbow Dash finds the leader of the Wonderbolts, Spitfire. "Hey Spitfire! Like my costume?!" asks Rainbow Dash. "Rainbow! You look just like a member. If you join our group someday, you can wear that outfit for real and perform Sonic Rainbooms at galas like these." says Spitfire. Rainbow Dash starts smiling. "I would absolutely LOVE that!" Before the two continue their conversation, a fanfare is heard throughout the castle, the grand entrance is about to begin. Everypony gathers in the main lobby of the castle, ponies are watching from every angle. Rainbow Dash and Twilight are watching from upstairs, the other four remain downstairs. the fanfare continues as Spike walks in front of a curtain that reveals both of the princesses. The fanfare dampens, and a drumroll booms across the castle. Spike pulls a velvet as Celestia and Luna walk in front of the curtain. Immediately, everypony is cheering for the dresses, especially Rarity, who is in the front row. The fanfare gets quieter as it begins to rain outside, Luna turns her head to look outside and starts getting worried. Everypony is still cheering when one loud thunder crash is heard outside. Seconds later, another thunder crash is heard outside, and the cheering gets softer. By the time the cheering dies out, a third thunder crash is heard, and every light in the castle goes out, leaving everypony in pitch black. Everypony starts whispering to each other in panic, wondering what's going on.

The Nightmare At The Gala has begun.