Shadow Ponies

Rainbow Dash, went whipping through Ponyville at top speed, heading towards Twilights. "Just what the heck is going on around here" she said angrily. "I didn't really understand what Scootaloo was saying, but it didn't sound good" now with gretted teeth. Her heart began to race, as she finally reached her destination. Without thinking, flew full speed through the door. "Twilight!" she shouted.

Pinkie, opened her eyes and turned to see where the noise was coming from, spotting Rainbow Dash. "Dash?" she said, softly rubbing her eyes. "What, what time is it, have they started baking with out me?" she said in a daze. Then, noticing the door, jumped up from where she had been sitting. "No, the lights getting in, or out, or" panicing, but still a bit dazed.

Dash scanned the room "Pinkie what in the wide world of Equestria, happened?" she shouted. then flew down to where Pinkie was standing.

Pinkie waved her hoofs "No, Stop!" Trying to warn Dash, but it was too late. Dash came to a halt in front of Pinkie, and the gentle breeze that followed, went softly by. One of the candles went out. She turned, only to witness, as one by one each candle extinguished. A cold chill ran through her spine, looking back at Dash, the entities surrounded them.

Dash jumped back. "Hey!" she shouted, slowly backing up, seeing all the shadows surrounding them, the walls covered. "Back off, don't mess with me!" Warning them, acting as bravely as possible. She didn't know where to look anymore, they were everywhere, and they were fast. She quickly turned and made a break for the door, but it slammed shut. "Let me out!" She began yelling, and reached for the door.

Pinkie imediatley ran forward. "Get away from the walls, Dashie!" she cried out, desperately trying to make it to her friend. The shadows went running past, and grabbed Dash. There was nothing she could do, only watch, as they pulled Dash up the wall.

Crying out for Pinkie, they dragged Dash, across the wall and into the other room. "Pinkie!" was the last word, she would ever say.

In the other room, Pinkie could hear screams of pain. Closing her eyes, she tried to imagine, being somewhere nice. She Placed hooves over her ears, and started to sing, attempting to drown out, Dash screaming. "Smile, smile, smile" she sang to her self, until finally, the screaming stopped.

Uncovering her ears, "Light. I need light" she said, trying to re-light the candles. It was as if she had completely given up hope. Managing to get a few of the candles lit, they returned, again surrounding her. Pinkie started spinning, trying to see every corner of the room. She ended up tripping over herself, and fell to the floor. Closing her eyes, wincing in pain. When she opened them again, she could see in the room, where they had taken, Rainbow Dash.

Pinkie stared for a long time, before that same eerie smile, crept across her face. Starting to laugh "Light. I just need more light" she said, calmly getting back up. Walking over to one of the candles that had been lit, picked it up, "I need more light" she repeated to her self. Still smiling, walked over to one of the sheets and tossed the candle. The sheet burst into flames.

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Twilight had finally made it back to Ponyville, and was completely exhausted. "I can't wait to get home" she mumbled to herself. In the distance a bright orange glow could be seen. Her vision became hazy "What's happening?" she said, now wheezing. There was a heavy smoke in the air. A sinking feeling suddenly came over her. She began to run, only to come to a dead stop moments later. Tears filled her eyes, watching as her entire home, went up in flames.