The Cutie Mark Crusaders try and summon a demon.

Unfortunately, they get something far worse.

On the bright side: this may finally get them their cutie marks.

Written for the Everfree Northwest Pre-Con Contest, using the prompt "Making New Friends". Pre-read by Carapace and auramane, and edited by auramane.

Special thanks to OleGrayMane for volunteering to give additional and very thorough editing. Just as special thanks to Miller Minus for inspiring this monstrosity in the first place.