Bizzaro Tales: The Strange Case Of Ms. Lulamoon

You enter a dark mansion. Around you, there are many unusual paintings along the entry path. At the end of it, there is a door. You open it slowly. Inside, you find a cyan stallion wearing a top hat and black suit. His head is currently in a book. After a few seconds, he has finally noticed you and begins to talk.

"You shouldn't change yourself for the sake of others. The only thing a stallion or mare should be is themselves. There are ponies in this world that do otherwise. A rather extreme example is the case of Ms. Lulamoon. Join me as we take a look at a Bizarro Tale."

It was a dark and stormy night. Manehatten was sleeping like a newborn foal. But, not all of it was asleep. In the city streets, a mare dashed as fast as a lightning bolt. She traversed through the corners she went once before. She ran and ran until she reached the very same store where her journey began. Hesitantly, she entered. The room was pitch black, save for a couple of small lights surrounding the bizarre purchasable items. The only thing she could faintly see was a stallion near the counter.

"I see...you're back...."

"It didn't help."

"Oh! I take it things didn't go very well?"

"Grr..."

"What seems to be the matter?"

"Everypony hates me! Everypony! I don't...I don't know what to do anymore. That's why...I need you again. I'd like to take a look at...that."

"'The Mask Of Loki'? Miss...errr..."

"You can just call 'Miss'."

"Ok...Miss... could I offer something else that would help you?"

"I'm listening."

"It's a potion of my own creation. I call it......what do I call it? Um...The Potion!"

"That's a stupid name."

"Look I didn't spend all day just trying to name it!"

"Fair enough..."

"Now drink this once a day and your life will change in all the right ways."

"Yes! Wait...what's the catch?"

"Well...for one...your whole personality will transform!"

"That's bad."

"But it will change for the better!"

"That's good!"

"But you may not be able to control it."

"That's bad."

"But it'll get you coltfriends!"

"...."

"That's good."

"Fine I'll take it! Are we done here?"

"Yes. Yes. Come back soon!"

...

"Quite a character she is. And quite a character she will be..."

There was a crowd in the middle of the town. Although there were too many to let Twilight look past them, she could tell without problems that they were agitated. Twilight didn’t want to use her authority just to satisfy her curiosity, but by the looks on the ponies’ eyes, she reasoned it was a matter that needed her.

Once she managed to make her presence known, the ponies slowly stepped aside to give her way to pass. Once she was near enough to the first row, Twilight heard an all too recognizable voice calling out.

"Twilight Sparkle?" Twilight's heart skipped a beat when she heard her name called.

Unknownst to Twilight, the mare immediately recognized her and pushed aside the crowds to see her.

"Is that...is that...you?" The mare asked. She wore a dull grey suit with black glasses.

"I'm sorry," Twilight apologized, "do I know you?" The mare took off her glasses, revealing her true appearance.

"Do you remember now, Twilight Sparkle?" It was Trixie. A unicorn that Ponyvillians had come to hate. Ever since two incidents involving the magician occurred, Trixie was less than welcome in their town. Though, something felt off about her tone. It wasn't loud or overacting. It was kind and soft. As if a spirit had inhabited the old Trixie's body and voice.

"Trixie?" Twilight addressed. The two unicorns heard multiple gasps in the background. Their voices rang throughout the square.

"The boaster?"

"She had the nerve to come back again?"

"No, wait. Something's different about her. I swear."

"My gosh! You're right!"

"Um...Twilight...could we please talk...somewhere else. Please?" Trixie said, looking around.

"Sure..." Twilight said.

"Y-yes. Um...would you mind if they scooted a bit back? I-if that's not too much trouble. I'm sorry if I offended you," Trixie stammered. Twilight was surprised. This wasn't the Trixie she knew. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Did the Alicorn Amulet incident break her that badly?

"Everypony, could you please leave us alone for a few minutes?" Twilight requested.

"But, Twilight!" Just as Twilight finished talking, a cyan pegasus with a mane of many colors jumped into her sight. Without a doubt, this was the self-proclaimed fastest flier in Equestria: Rainbow Dash. "That's exactly what she wants!" Rainbow Dash said, suspiciously.

"Um...Rainbow, I thought that was pretty clear," Said an annoyed Twilight.

"But it's obviously a tr-"

"I'm sorry...I'm so sorry..." Trixie whimpered. Rainbow was about to respond when she saw the showmare with tears in her eyes. This took Rainbow off-guard. She'd expected teasing or some insults, but not tears.

"Um...well...I...uh..." Twilight gave Rainbow a disapproving look and then went to comfort the mare.

"Trixie, I-" Twilight began.

"No, it's alright. I should be going now anyways. Do you know any inns nearby?" Trixie asked, putting on her glasses.

"There's one to your left."

"Ok. Goodbye, Twilight."

Rainbow saw Trixie leave confused and bewildered. She was about to fly home when she saw something curious. Right before Trixie left, she twitched. Something was off. Very off. But...what?.