The Living Candy Cornby DylanZBassChaptersHow is this possible?!?!The trouble with PinkieProblems arise The first attackStudying the treeThe return of Candy BurnEpilogueCandy Burn, I am your mother!The spell explainedExplaining to Pinkie and meeting new peopleHow long have you known?!?!The second (and final) attack!How is this possible?!?!"What is this spell going to do?" Fluttershy asked nervously. She had been at Twilight's house for awhile, helping her with some spells and Twilight was wondering what they did, which was strange, because Twilight knew every spell. "I'm not sure. That's why I'm trying these out. Again, are you sure that you're ok with me practicing these on you? I could reactivate Flutterbat, or turn you into a succubus or some other kind of sex demon," Twilight said. "Yes, I'm sure. That's just a risk that I'm going to have to take, ok?" Fluttershy said. "Ok, If you insist. Hopefully none of these spells destroy the castle. Well, here goes!" Twilight said nervously. She casted the spell and nothing seemed to happen. "Seriously? It was a dud?!" Twilight sighed. "Well, lets take a break. Want some food? I think I have some candy corn from Nightmare Night." "Sure," Fluttershy responded. Twilight got said candy corn out and put them in a bowl and put it on the counter. Fluttershy picked one up and popped it into her mouth, and immediately spit it out. "What's wrong?" Twilight asked. "Ugh, I think it's spoiled. It doesn't taste right," Fluttershy said. "Really? Dang it! In that case, I better throw these out," Twilight said. "I'll do it," Fluttershy said. "Really? You know you don't have to, right?" Twilight asked. "Yes, but I was the one that spat it out. I can't make you do that!" Fluttershy said. "Ok, I can't argue with that logic," Twilight said. Wow, Twilight gave in rather easily. She must be tired, Fluttershy reasoned. She picked up the slightly saliva covered candy corn piece, and was about to throw that and the rest of them away when the one she almost ate started to smoke and shake. "Um, Twilight? I think I know what that spell did!" Fluttershy said nervously. "Really? What?" Twilight said, starting to come over, but at that moment, there was a bright flash of light, the candy corn piece became really heavy, and Fluttershy and Twilight were knocked out. About an hour later, Fluttershy woke up. "Ugh, what happened?" she asked aloud. There was a squeak, and she heard someone small moving. She opened her eyes in time to see a small white and orange hoof disappear behind the counter. "Who's there?" she asked, starting to get nervous. There was some more squeaking and movement, and then a head appeared around the corner of the counter. Fluttershy's jaw dropped. The person was female, and had ears the same color as candy corn (they were even striped!) Her eyes were some kind of stunning blue, and had short, wavy hair. It was mostly yellow, but had some orange streaks in it. "W-who are you?" Fluttershy asked. The mare opened and closed her mouth a few times before she finale responded. "I'm not sure. Where am I? And are you my mommy?" she asked. Fluttershy's hair stood on end. "Your mommy? You think I'm your mommy?" Fluttershy asked. "So you aren't?" the mare asked. "I didn't say that. So, do you remember anything?" Fluttershy asked. "No," the mare said. "Not even a name?" Fluttershy asked. The mare shook her head. Just then, Twilight started to groan. The mare's head disappeared behind the counter. "Fluttershy! Are you ok?" Twilight suddenly popped up yelling. "Woah, I'm ok, and right here. Don't yell," Fluttershy said. "Ok, good. Wait, what about the candy corn?" Twilight asked. "Um, she's behind the counter. You can come out now!" Fluttershy called. "What?" Twilight started to say when the mare poked her head around the corner. Twilight's jaw dropped. "What?! How?!" Twilight exclaimed. "What do you mean, candy corn?" the mare asked. "She can speak?" Twilight gasped. "She can also understand you perfectly," the mare asked. "Do you have a name?" Twilight asked. "No. What's a name?" the mare asked. "We have to figure out exactly how that spell works," Twilight said to Fluttershy. "Yeah, we do. Um, you can come out from behind the counter now," Fluttershy said to the mare. The mare stepped out and they got their first view of her body. She was a Pegasus, and didn't have a cutie mark. The bottom of her hooves were white, but above that they were orange. "Do you think I could have some of your DNA?" Twilight asked suddenly. "My.... what?" the mare asked, confused. "Your DNA. Some of your skin," Twilight said. The mare paled. "It doesn't have to be skin, it can be something like your saliva," Fluttershy said, not wanting to freak the mare out. "Oh, ok," she said. "Do you have something that would safely hold it?" "Yeah, give me a second to find it," Twilight said. She exited the room in search of something to hold saliva. "So, do I need a name?" the mare asked. "Yes," Fluttershy said. "How about.... Candy Burn!" the mare said. "Candy Burn?" Fluttershy asked. "What about a candy burn?" Twilight asked, walking in with a petri dish for the saliva. "That's name that she chose for herself," Fluttershy said. "Really? Interesting choice. Anyway, can you please spit into this so I can analyze your DNA?" Twilight asked. "Sure," Candy Burn said, spitting into the petri dish. The trouble with Pinkie"So, where are we going?" Candy Burn asked. "Sugarcube Corner," Fluttershy said. "Let me guess, so we can meet some of your friends?" Candy Burn asked. "Yes, it's best if you meet Pinkie first, and the other girls might be there too," Fluttershy said. "So, where is this Sugarcube Corner?" Candy Burn asked. "Actually, we're there," Fluttershy said as she opened Sugarcube Corner's door. "Oh, wow. This is it?" Candy Burn asked. "Hello, and welcome to Sugarcube Corner! Hey Fluttershy, who's this?" Pinkie asked as she randomly appeared out of nowhere. Candy Burn jumped back in surprise. "AH! Where did you come from?" she asked. "I don't know. Ask the athour of this book," Pinkie said. "What?" Candy Burn asked, confused already. "Not important. Anyway, who are you, and are you ready to party?!" Pinkie asked excitedly. "Um, I'm Candy Burn, and maybe for the party." "Oh, I like candy. Also, what do you mean, maybe for the party?!" Pinkie said. "Fluttershy might not let me, for one thing, and also, I'm new here, and we literally just met," Candy Burn said. "What do you mean, maybe? Fluttershy, are you like her mom or something? Actually, don't answer that, I can tell that you are her mom. Wait, why didn't you tell anyone you have a daughter?!" Pinkie yelled. "How old is she? I need to know how many birthdays I need to throw her!" "Is she always like this?" Candy Burn asked. "Pretty much," Fluttershy said. "How did you know she was my mom? By the way, I'm 10," Candy Burn said. "I know EVERYTHING!" Pinkie said. "Ok, creepy," Candy Burn said. "So, where are the rest of the girls? Also, please don't tell anyone that Candy Burn is my daughter," Fluttershy said. "Ok, and I asked you all to meet here at about 10:00, which is in about 3 minutes," Pinkie said. "Oh, yeah. By the way, Twilight might be late. She's working on important stuff," Fluttershy said. "Okie-dokie-loki!" Pinkie said as Rarity and Applejack walked in. "Hiya, Pinkie," Applejack said. "Hello. Oh, who is this?" Rarity asked indicating Candy Burn. "This is Candy Burn, Fluttershy's daugh- I mean, niece!" Pinkie said. "You have a niece?" Applejack asked. "Yes," Fluttershy said as Rainbow Dash flew in. "You have a what?" Rainbow Dash asked. "A niece," Fluttershy said. "So, you've all met Candy Burn. Candy Burn, this is Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Pinkie, who you have already met." "Where's Twilight?" Rainbow Dash asked. "She might not come. She's working on... stuff," Fluttershy said, nervously. "Of course she is. What kind of stuff? Rainbow Dash asked. "Um, well, I was helping her with some spells earlier, and she might still be working on them, and she's also writing a letter to Princess Celestia about some that didn't really seem to work, and one's we were confused on," Fluttershy said. "Huh. So, how long you going to be here, squirt?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Not sure. It could be a few days, it could be a few months," Candy Burn said. "Cool. In the meantime, looks like you get to hang out with one of Equestria's most awesome ponys," Rainbow Dash said. "She's got a big ego, doesn't she?" Candy Burn whispered to Fluttershy. "Just wait until someone mentions clothes in front of Rarity," Fluttershy whispered back. Suddenly, there was a crash out side. Then Twilight walked in. "Sorry I'm late! So, what's happening?" she asked. "Have you met Candy Burn?" Rarity asked. "Yes," Twilight and Pinkie said at the same time. Pinkie was looking like she new something important. Twilight could sense that Pinkie knew who Candy Burn's parents were. If she does, this could be a problem, Twilight thought. "Really? Nice," Rainbow Dash said. Problems arise Problems arise The next day, Candy Burn met up with the Cutie Mark Crusaders for more crusading at Fluttershy's cottage. While they were doing that, Fluttershy talked to Twilight about Candy Burn. "So, do you think anything bad is going to happen?" Fluttershy asked. "What do you mean by that?" Twilight asked. "Well, what if people learnt that there is a spell that can create life and that Candy Burn is a product of the spell?" Fluttershy asked. "Well, it would definitely be embarrassing, since she has our DNA. Other then that, I'm not sure. Lyra and Bon Bon would probably like to get it, and other same sex couples. Other then that, I'm not fully sure," Twilight said. "Good point. How are we going to tell Candy Burn this?" Fluttershy asked. "Oh, that might be a problem. I don't know," Twilight said. Suddenly, the ground started to shake. The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Candy Burn started screaming. So did Fluttershy. Twilight yelled, but then used her magic to lift everyone and used her wings to keep herself safe. "Is this what you meant by problem?" Twilight shouted at Fluttershy. "Sort of! What do you think happened!" Fluttershy shouted back. "Tirek may have escaped!" Twilight shouted. "Really? You had some trouble the last time you fought him!" Fluttershy yelled. "I know, but that was because we had the same amount of power!" Twilight shouted back. "Oh yeah, that was bad! If it's not Tirek, who or what do you think it is?" Fluttershy asked. And just as suddenly as it had appeared, the earthquake stopped. Twilight nervously put everyone back on the ground. The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Candy Burn started talking at once, asking what had happened, if there would be more, and about how worried they had been. Twilight actually managed to keep up with what they were saying, and managed (somehow) to answer their questions as fast as they were able to ask them. "Girls, that's enough questions! I think we should all go home now, your sisters must be really worried," Twilight shouted over the chaos the Cutie Mark Crusaders and Candy Burn were starting to make. They started to whine, but then relised that she had a point. As they walked away from Fluttershy's house, and the Everfree forest, nopony saw the trees start to move and come to life. The first attackBy the time they got back to Ponyville, the CMC and Candy Burn had mostly calmed down. Ponyville, however, was still slightly chaotic. They spent some time trying to find any of the CMC's sisters, when suddenly, they could see Rarity in the crowd. "Rarity! We're over here!" Sweetie Bell yelled. Rarity turned around, and with a sob, started running towards them. She tackled Sweetie Bell to the ground and started crying. "Oh, Sweetie Bell, I thought something terrible had happened to you! I thought you were injured, or worse, dead!" Rarity sobbed. Sweetie Bell started turning red. "Can't..... breathe!" she gasped. Rarity let go. "Oh my, I'm sorry dear, but I was just so worried about you!" Rarity said, sniffling. "It's ok, I know," Sweetie Bell said, trying to comfort Rarity. "Wait, was that Applejack?" Apple Bloom asked. "What?" Sweetie Bell asked. "I thought I heard Applejack!" Apple Bloom said. Suddenly, she was tackled to the ground in a protective hug by a teary eyed Applejack. "Don't you ever scare me like that again!" Applejack cried. There was some muffled speaking from under Applejack, so she rolled on her side, still holding Apple Bloom. "But sis, the earthquake wasn't our fault!" Apple Bloom said. "I know, but if something like that happens again, please, go running to the farm!" Applejack cried. "Did they get hurt?" Rarity asked Fluttershy. "No, Twilight was there to help protect them. They just got a bit scared, that's all," Fluttershy replied. Rarity and Applejack look relieved. "Oh, good," Applejack and Rarity said, sounding very relieved. "There might be aftershocks, you know," Twilight warned. "In that case, we should get back to the farm. Big Mac might be worried about us anyway," Applejack said. "I agree. Scootaloo, you should probably go find Rainbow Dash, she might be worried about you," Rarity said. "Ok," Scootaloo said. The CMC, Applejack and Rarity said their good byes, and went of to where they needed to go. "Strangely, I have a sense of deja vu. I'm not sure why though," commented Fluttershy as she, Candy Burn and Twilight started walking back to Fluttershy's cottage. "Really? Huh, interesting. Wait, did those trees move?" Twilight asked nervously. Fluttershy looked to where Twilight was pointing. It was a cluster of trees that looked like they had moved. "Maybe. I'm not exactly sure, I don't really pay attention to the exact placing of the trees. And if they did, are trees supposed to do that?" Fluttershy asked. "No. We should probably check it out," Twilight said. They started slowly moving towards the trees. Twilight picked up a stick and poked one of them. Nothing happened. "Ok, maybe we just imagined it because of the earthquake," Twilight said. Suddenly, the tree started moving. Its roots started coming out of the ground and started pulling the rest of it out of the ground. Some of its bark started moving, and opened up to create eyes and a mouth. It roared and started swinging its branches at them. The girls screamed and started running in different directions. This confused the tree for a couple of moments, but it soon started chasing after Candy Burn. It was pretty fast, considering its size, and soon caught up with her. It wrapped its arm around her, picked her up, and turned around and started heading back to where it had been. Twilight and Fluttershy heard her screaming, and started chasing the tree. Twilight, remembering a spell, casted it. The ground surrounding the tree started turning into quicksand, and slowed it down. Unfortunately, it used its roots to get it out, but Twilight and Fluttershy had caught up to it, and managed to get Candy Burn out of its arms. The tree roared, and started retreating into the forest, but not before Twilight used a freezing spell to keep it in place. "Candy Burn, are you ok?" Fluttershy asked. Candy Burn was shivering, but nodded. Twilight was looking at the tree, frowning. "I'm going to take this thing back to the castle, ok? I must find out why it's like this. You guys should come too, the other trees might be dangures too," Twilight called back to them. "Ok," Fluttershy and Candy Burn said. Studying the treeThat night, Candy Burn and Fluttershy were nervously waiting for Twilight to finish her analysis on the tree. Candy Burn was starting to think of going to bed when Twilight stepped out of the room were she was conducting her experiments. Candy Burn and Fluttershy jumped up and started asking a ton of questions. "Stop! I don't know the answers to any of those! Fluttershy, I need to talk to you, in private," Twilight said. "Um, ok," Fluttershy said. They exited the room, and Twilight turned to Fluttershy. "It would appear that the spell that brought Candy Burn to life had brought this tree to life. It even has a little bit of our DNA in it!" Twilight said. "You checked for DNA?" Fluttershy asked. "Yeah, I forgot to switch the thing that checks the DNA of. Anyway, I think that it also has, for a lack of a better word for it, 'activated' other inanimate objects and has brought them to life," Twilight said gravely. "We have to warn the others!" Fluttershy yelled, then started blushing at how loud she had been. "Yes, we will have to, but that might risk uncovering what Candy Burn really is!" Twilight said. "Oh, yeah, that could be bad. But we still have to do something," Fluttershy said worriedly. "Yeah, but it might be a risk we'll have to take. Who knows what was brought to life! It could literally be anything!" Twilight said. "Um, are you guys ok?" Candy Burn asked. Twilight and Fluttershy turned around. Candy Burn was looking worried. "Um, yes, why?" Fluttershy asked. "Well, there was a lot of yelling, and it sounded like something bad might be happening," Candy Burn said. "Yeah, there might be," Twilight said. "What? Are we going to die?" Candy Burn asked, started to look scared. "No, we are not going to die," Fluttershy said. "Actually, there is a chance that we wi- sorry, I'm not helping, am I?" Twilight asked when Fluttershy started glaring at her. Fluttershy shook her head, and looked back at Candy Burn. "Don't worry, we're going to be ok," Fluttershy said. She heard Twilight mutter something, probably being about the chances of them being ok. Fluttershy ignored her. "Twilight will probably figure something out, hopefully soon," Fluttershy continued. "Ok, that's good," Candy Burn said. "Actually, how soon?" she asked Twilight. "Can't say. Hopefully within the week, if not sooner. Now you should probably go to sleep. It's late, and you've had a long day, and we may have another long day tomorrow, ok?" Twilight asked. "Ok, good idea," Candy Burn said. "Oh, where do I go? I don't know to much of this building." "I'll take her to one of the guest rooms," Fluttershy said. The return of Candy BurnIt had been a few days since any of the girls had seen Fluttershy, and they felt like she needed her space. However, after the fourth day of no one seeing her, they decided to go to her cottage and see if she was ok. But, Twilight had a special surprise for Fluttershy. Twilight nocked on her door. "Fluttershy? Are you ok?" Twilight asked. The door opened a little bit. "Oh, hey Twilight," said Fluttershy. Her hair and mane were a mess, her eyes were bloodshot and her face was socked in tears. "We came to see if you were ok," said Rarity. "Yeah, I'm ok," said Fluttershy. "Are you sure, sugarcube?" asked Applejack. "I know what it feels like to lose a loved one, even if Candy Burn was family for a few days." Fluttershy looked at her for a few seconds, and then broke down in tears. "I know it was for a few days, and she was created by accident, but we bonded!" she cried. "It probably doesn't help that she was mostly you're kid," said Twilight. "What?" asked Rarity, confused. "Candy Burn mostly had Fluttershy's DNA," Twilight explained. "So, you still have her piece, right?" Fluttershy nodded. "Do you think I could see it?" Fluttershy nodded again. "It's on the trophy stand in my room," she sobbed. Twilight entered her room and saw the stand. She glanced through the doorway and saw Fluttershy hugging Applejack. "Hey Fluttershy, can you come here?" Twilight asked. Fluttershy started walking towards the room. "Why?" she asked as she entered. "There's something you need to see," Twilight said as she casted the spell. A bright light started appearing around the candy corn piece and Fluttershy's eyes widened. "What are you doing?" she yelled as the light vanished. Immediately, she gasped. There was Candy Burn, lying on the floor. The other girls had seen the light from outside, and came in, wondering if something was wrong, but they stopped when they saw Candy Burn. "You resurrected her?" asked Rarity. "But what about everything else?" asked Rainbow Dash. "Lemme guess, it was a safe spell that was restricted to only bringing Candy Burn to life?" Pinkie asked. Twilight stared at her. "Yes, actually. She's the only one that was brought to life," Twilight said. Fluttershy flung her arms around Twilights neck and started sobbing, this time out of happiness. "Oh, thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou so much!" Fluttershy cried as she started kissing Twilight. After a couple of seconds, she released what she had done and pulled away, blushing. "Oh my, please forgive me! I don't know what came over me!" she whispered. Twilight smiled. "Please, Fluttershy, calm down! It's ok!" Twilight said. Fluttershy paused. "Really?" she asked. "Yes. And I didn't say you had to stop," Twilight said as she started kissing Fluttershy in return. Fluttershy tried to say something for a second of two, but stopped and just continued it. "Awwwwww," said Rarity. "PARTY TIME!!!!" yelled Pinkie. EpilogueThe party that Pinkie threw, of course, was awesome. The town didn't know the specific details about what happened, but they knew that Candy Burn had saved them. There were toasts, of course, and fortunately, Candy Burn had been the general center of attention. This party went on for about a day or so, and the girls were mostly celebrating the fact that Candy Burn was still alive. "Hey Fluttershy!" Pinkie called. Fluttershy walked over to Pinkie. "Yes?" she asked. "When's you first date with Twilight?" Pinkie asked. Fluttershy blushed. "Actually, we've been talking, and we just decided to skip the dating altogether," Fluttershy said. Pinkie gasped. "You mean you aren't going to date?! Not even for Candy Burn?!" Pinkie gasped. "No! We're going to skip that, and go straight to....." Whatever Fluttershy was saying, Pinkie couldn't hear. "What? What are you going straight to?" Pinkie asked. "The wedding!!!!" Rarity squealed, appearing out of nowhere. Pinkie gasped, and Fluttershy's blush depended. "You're getting married?!?!" Pinkie yelled. Everyone in the room stopped talking. After a few seconds, the resumed. "Yes, and I'M making the dress," Rarity gushed. "Who's organizing the party?" Pinkie asked. "Actually, me and Twilight were hoping that you would, Pinkie," said Fluttershy. Pinkie squealed. "Of course I will!" Pinkie said. "I need to go now! I must party plan!" A few seconds later Twilight walked up and kissed Fluttershy on the cheek. "Oh, Twilight, can you help me with something?" Rarity asked. "Sure! What is it?" Twilight asked. "I need your help with a prank," Rarity said mischievously. Candy Burn, I am your mother!A while later, after Twilight had put the saliva into a DNA reading thing, the girls were talking. "So, what if my parents are dead? Or what if they don't want me?" Candy burn asked worriedly. "I honestly don't know how to answer that," Twilight said. "In either case, I might be able to adopt you," Fluttershy suggested. "Really? You'd do that for me? You don't even know me!" Candy Burn said. "I know, but I do it with animals all the time!" Fluttershy said. "Really? Your comparing me to animals?" Candy Burn asked. Fluttershy blushed. "I didn't mean it like that!" Fluttershy started to say when the DNA thing made a little ding, and Twilight said "It's done! Time to see who your parents are!" They gathered around it. "Hey, back up! This needs to be dramatic!" Twilight said. Candy Burn and Fluttershy backed away. After a few seconds, Twilight gasped and looked at Fluttershy, looked back at the machine, and back at Fluttershy. "What? What's wrong?" Candy Burn asked. "Well, this is going to come as a shock to both of you, but Fluttershy's your mom!" Twilight exclaimed. Both of them gasped. "What? But how? I'm still a virgin!" Fluttershy said, then started to blush as she realized what she said. "And it would appear that I'm also you mom," Twilight said, starting to blush. "What?!?! How? You both have the same organs, right?" Candy Burn yelled, starting to freak out. "Yes. Although I must tell you, there is about 10% of my DNA in you. 80% is Fluttershy," Twilight said. "How does that make sense?" Candy Burn yelled. "Well, there was this spell I had casted about a minute before you showed up," Twilight said. "No, not that! I meant that the math doesn't add up! What about the other 10%?" Candy Burn asked. "Um, did I really say 10% and 80%? What I meant to say was 15% and 85%," Twilight said nervously. "Ok, still doesn't make sense. You both have to same organs, right?" Candy Burn asked. "Yes. Ok, there was a spell that I casted a bit before you showed up, and it may have helped create you," Twilight said nervously. Candy Burn frowned. "Magic? Magic can help create life?" she asked, clearly confused. "Apparently. I must ask Celestia about this. The spells were in her library," Twilight said. "Obviously, I must look into this. In the meantime, Candy Burn, you can stay at Fluttershy's. It could get a bit chaotic here, and don't tell anyone about us being your parents, ok? Say something like you're the daughter of a family that Fluttershy knows, and you may need to stay here for a while, ok?" Twilight asked. "Um, ok. A little bit confusing, but ok," Candy Burn said. The spell explainedDear Celestia, a while ago I found a room that was relatively hidden from view, and I found some spells that I didn't know. I ended up taking them home to try out with Fluttershy, and one of them created a pegasus mare, about 9 to 10 years old, and she has 10% of my DNA, 80% of Fluttershy's DNA, 5% of magic, and the other 5% is the candy corn piece that she used to be. Do you know the details of this spell?- Twilight. Dear Twilight, first of all, I am pleased that you found that room, not many people find it without help. Also, the spell you were talking about is a spell that Star Swirl the Bearded made for same sex couples. He thought that it was unfair that they couldn't have kids, so he made a spell that bonded the DNA of both the caster and the lover to an object. How did you convince Fluttershy to do this spell with you, and why did you chose a piece of candy corn? Also, I must meet this mare- Celestia. Dear Celestia, I did not know how the spell worked, and that was why I was practicing them on Fluttershy, who volunteered. After I casted the spell, she started to eat a piece of candy corn, but spat it out because it was going bad. I did not know that our DNA would bond to it, because I will admit, it is slightly embarrassing having a kid with one of your best friends- Twilight. Dear Twilight, I see why you say that. It would be embarrassing. How have your friends taken it? Also, before you try out any other spells, please contact me to ask, ok?- Celestia. Dear Celestia, I haven't actually told any of my friends yet. Candy Burn (that's what she named herself) has gone with Fluttershy to meet the other girls, and I told Candy Burn to tell them that she was Fluttershy's niece.- Twilight. Ok, but watch out for Pinkie, she might already know. She has strange powers.- Celestia. Will do. Actually, Pinkie wanted us to meet at Sugarcube Corner soon, so I should go and see if everything is ok with Candy Burn and Fluttershy. See you soon!- Twilight. Explaining to Pinkie and meeting new peopleBack at Sugarcube Corner, Twilight had just finished explaining about what had happened and why she and Fluttershy had a daughter. It had slightly startled Twilight that she already knew, but it was Pinkie. "So it's a spell?" Pinkie asked. Twilight nodded. "When does it wear off?" Pinkie asked. "I didn't think of that, actually. But the way Celestia was talking about it, it sounded like it didn't," Twilight said. "Ok, that makes sense. But how did Star Swirl the Bearded make this? It creates life!" Pinkie said. "I'm not sure, but it is Star Swirl the Bearded. He was on of the most powerful unicorns , besides from Celestia and Luna, of course," Twilight said. "Yeah, good point. So, should I introduce Candy Burn to the Cutie Mark Crusaders? She didn't have a cutie mark," Pinkie asked. "Sure, but run it by Fluttershy first, she has the majority of the DNA in Candy Burn," said Twilight. "Ok, fair enough. HEY FLUTTERSHY! COME OVER HERE!" Pinkie yelled. Fluttershy turned and started to walk to them. "Is it ok if I introduce Candy Burn to the Cutie Mark Crusaders?" Pinkie asked when she was close enough to hear. "Sure! I see no reason why she shouldn't meet them!" Fluttershy said. Applejack walked over. "Hey, Fluttershy, Candy Burn should meet ma little sis' and her friends!" Applejack said. "Actually, that was what Pinkie was just asking about! She wanted to introduce Candy Burn to them," Fluttershy said. "Really? Nice," Applejack said, turning to Pinkie. "Is there a specific time that you want Candy Burn to meet the Cutie Mark Crusaders?" Fluttershy asked. "Why not today?" Pinkie asked. "Wow, they were definitely interesting," Candy Burn said. It was almost night, and Candy Burn had just finished meeting the Cutie Mark Crusaders. They had asked questions about why her ears were striped, and when she wasn't able to answer that, Fluttershy said that it was something that her "parents" had wanted her to try, simply because it looked cool. Fortunately, the Cutie Mark Crusaders agreed that it looked cool, so they were safe. They also noticed that Candy Burn didn't have a cutie mark, and got Candy Burn to do a bunch of things that might get her one. They also tried to get her to join the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and Candy Burn said that she would think about it. "Yeah, they may be a bit annoying at first, but they grow on you after a while. Plus, it's actually kind of funny seeing them do some of the stuff that they do," said Rainbow Dash. "Good to know. How often do they do something like this?" Candy Burn asked. "Out side of school, a lot of the time. Sometimes even inside school. Actually, that's were they got their cutie mark," said Rainbow Dash. "Huh. And from the way they were talking about it, I thought nothing exiting happened in school," Candy Burn said. "Normally, yes, but at this school, a ton of exiting things happen," said Rainbow Dash. "Like what?" Candy Burn asked. "You get to rebuild it every so often," Rainbow Dash said. "Why?" Candy Burn asked. "Mostly because of damage of the various invasions this town has. Speaking of which, there hasn't been one in a while. I wonder when it's going to happen, and what's going to invade," Rainbow Dash said, looking at the Everfree forest. How long have you known?!?!The next morning, Twilight and Fluttershy were sitting at the table, eating. Twilight wasn't saying anything because there wasn't really anything to talk about, and Fluttershy didn't want to wake up Candy Burn. "So, should we tell them about the spell?" Fluttershy suddenly asked. Twilight looked up from her pancakes. "I don't know. I think we should, but they might end up finding out that Candy Burn isn't actually your niece and is your daughter," Twilight said. "That might be a risk that we will have to take," Fluttershy said. "What might be a risk we have to take?" a blearily-eyed Candy Burn asked. Twilight and Fluttershy jumped a little in surprise. Fluttershy shot Twilight a look that basically said "Should we tell her?" A few seconds later, Twilight nodded her head. Fluttershy took a deep breath and started. "Candy Burn, we have something that we need to tell you, and this might freak you out a little bit, ok?" Fluttershy asked. "Let me guess, I was created with a spell," Candy Burn said. Twilight and Fluttershy's jaw's dropped. "How did you know?" asked Twilight. "Yeah, it's a little bit complicated, but I kind of remember everything that happened after you casted that spell. It's kind of like I was the spell that you cast," Candy Burn said. "And when did you mean to tell us this?" asked Twilight, her voice starting to rise a little with anger. "That spell was made to create life. I thought you didn't want to talk about it! Also, yes, I know what the spell is supposed to do," said Candy Burn. "She's got a good point," Fluttershy said. "Was this the risk you were talking about?" Candy Burn asked. "Partially. The tree that attacked us yesterday was brought to life with the same spell, and we don't want to tell the others about the spell because it might reveal that you were created due to it," Twilight said. "You casted it again? And the others don't know?" Candy Burn asked. Twilight shock her head. "No. First of all, only Pinkie know's, and that's because it's Pinkie, and second of all, it was probably brought to life because I wasn't casting it on an inanimate object," Twilight said. "Do you know if something like this could happen again?" Candy Burn asked. "It's probable," Twilight said, when suddenly, the ground started shaking. There was what sounded like explosions kind of close. "Think and it shall be," Twilight said. "It's happening again, and now, the town is under attack!" The second (and final) attack!As the girls ran out of the castle, they could see a strange assortment of creatures attack the town. "Wow. What is this, armageddon?" Candy Burn asked aloud. "Might be," said Twilight. "So, is there like a cancelation spell or something?" asked Candy Burn. "I'm not sure. And if there is, I don't want to risk losing you!" said Twilight. "Thanks for the concern, but the need of the many outweigh the need of the small," said Candy Burn. "Yeah, but still, I don't want to risk it!" Twilight said. "Whatever! Just go and see if there's a spell that will stop all this!" Candy Burn yelled as a cake roared. "Fine!" yelled Twilight as she ran back inside the castle. "Come on! We need to make sure the others are safe!" Fluttershy managed to yelled as she started running towards town. As they neared town, they noticed the other girls in the center of town, defending other ponies with their lives (and a bunch of party cannons that Pinkie had set up). "Fluttershy! Candy Burn! Where's Twilight?" yelled Rarity. "She's looking for the cancelation spell!" yelled Candy Burn. "Why would she need that?" yelled Rainbow Dash, kicking a spotlight. "A few days ago, she was practicing spells on me!" Fluttershy yelled. "And one of the spells ended up bonding me and her's DNA to these things! Actually, Candy Burn is one of them!" The girls gasped. "You mean she isn't actually your niece?!" yelled Rarity. "No!" yelled Fluttershy. "That makes sense! Ah don't remember you ever mentioning a brother or a sister!" yelled Applejack. "Wait, so you and Twilight have a daughter?" asked Rarity. Fluttershy blushed. "Yes, but it's not really what is sounds like!" Fluttershy yelled. "Then what is it like?" Applejack asked. "It was a spell that Twilight didn't know about! She ended up testing it on me and Candy Burn was born!" Fluttershy yelled. "Wow, Twilight didn't know what a spell did?" Rainbow Dash yelled. "Yeah, it was actually a few spells," Twilight said behind Fluttershy. Fluttershy spun around. "Twilight! So is there a cancelation spell?" Candy Burn asked. Twilight cringed. "Yes! But it needs sacrifice!" Twilight yelled. "Ok! What kind of sacrifice?" asked Candy Burn. "Your sacrifice!" Twilight yelled. Everyone gasped. "Y-you mean, I have to die?" Candy Burn asked nervously. "It's probable that that will happen! You are the original! You have to create a shock wave, but that will probably cause you to return to your original form!" Twilight yelled. "That's a piece of candy corn, right?" asked Candy Burn. "Yes," Twilight said gravely. "Ok! Give me the spell!" Candy Burn yelled. "Candy Burn, don't do it!" yelled Fluttershy, starting to cry. "I'm sorry Fluttershy, but I have to!" Candy Burn yelled as Twilight handed her a piece of paper with the spell on it, starting to fly. "No!" Fluttershy yelled as she ran towards Candy Burn, but she was to late. There was a bright flash of light, and then all of the beasts that had been created vanished, returning to there original form. Fluttershy started to cry even harder when she managed to catch Candy Burn's candy corn. Twilight hugged her, also crying, but no where near as hard as Fluttershy. The others started to hug Fluttershy, but she broke free of the embraces and started running towards her cottage.
How is this possible?!?!"What is this spell going to do?" Fluttershy asked nervously. She had been at Twilight's house for awhile, helping her with some spells and Twilight was wondering what they did, which was strange, because Twilight knew every spell. "I'm not sure. That's why I'm trying these out. Again, are you sure that you're ok with me practicing these on you? I could reactivate Flutterbat, or turn you into a succubus or some other kind of sex demon," Twilight said. "Yes, I'm sure. That's just a risk that I'm going to have to take, ok?" Fluttershy said. "Ok, If you insist. Hopefully none of these spells destroy the castle. Well, here goes!" Twilight said nervously. She casted the spell and nothing seemed to happen. "Seriously? It was a dud?!" Twilight sighed. "Well, lets take a break. Want some food? I think I have some candy corn from Nightmare Night." "Sure," Fluttershy responded. Twilight got said candy corn out and put them in a bowl and put it on the counter. Fluttershy picked one up and popped it into her mouth, and immediately spit it out. "What's wrong?" Twilight asked. "Ugh, I think it's spoiled. It doesn't taste right," Fluttershy said. "Really? Dang it! In that case, I better throw these out," Twilight said. "I'll do it," Fluttershy said. "Really? You know you don't have to, right?" Twilight asked. "Yes, but I was the one that spat it out. I can't make you do that!" Fluttershy said. "Ok, I can't argue with that logic," Twilight said. Wow, Twilight gave in rather easily. She must be tired, Fluttershy reasoned. She picked up the slightly saliva covered candy corn piece, and was about to throw that and the rest of them away when the one she almost ate started to smoke and shake. "Um, Twilight? I think I know what that spell did!" Fluttershy said nervously. "Really? What?" Twilight said, starting to come over, but at that moment, there was a bright flash of light, the candy corn piece became really heavy, and Fluttershy and Twilight were knocked out. About an hour later, Fluttershy woke up. "Ugh, what happened?" she asked aloud. There was a squeak, and she heard someone small moving. She opened her eyes in time to see a small white and orange hoof disappear behind the counter. "Who's there?" she asked, starting to get nervous. There was some more squeaking and movement, and then a head appeared around the corner of the counter. Fluttershy's jaw dropped. The person was female, and had ears the same color as candy corn (they were even striped!) Her eyes were some kind of stunning blue, and had short, wavy hair. It was mostly yellow, but had some orange streaks in it. "W-who are you?" Fluttershy asked. The mare opened and closed her mouth a few times before she finale responded. "I'm not sure. Where am I? And are you my mommy?" she asked. Fluttershy's hair stood on end. "Your mommy? You think I'm your mommy?" Fluttershy asked. "So you aren't?" the mare asked. "I didn't say that. So, do you remember anything?" Fluttershy asked. "No," the mare said. "Not even a name?" Fluttershy asked. The mare shook her head. Just then, Twilight started to groan. The mare's head disappeared behind the counter. "Fluttershy! Are you ok?" Twilight suddenly popped up yelling. "Woah, I'm ok, and right here. Don't yell," Fluttershy said. "Ok, good. Wait, what about the candy corn?" Twilight asked. "Um, she's behind the counter. You can come out now!" Fluttershy called. "What?" Twilight started to say when the mare poked her head around the corner. Twilight's jaw dropped. "What?! How?!" Twilight exclaimed. "What do you mean, candy corn?" the mare asked. "She can speak?" Twilight gasped. "She can also understand you perfectly," the mare asked. "Do you have a name?" Twilight asked. "No. What's a name?" the mare asked. "We have to figure out exactly how that spell works," Twilight said to Fluttershy. "Yeah, we do. Um, you can come out from behind the counter now," Fluttershy said to the mare. The mare stepped out and they got their first view of her body. She was a Pegasus, and didn't have a cutie mark. The bottom of her hooves were white, but above that they were orange. "Do you think I could have some of your DNA?" Twilight asked suddenly. "My.... what?" the mare asked, confused. "Your DNA. Some of your skin," Twilight said. The mare paled. "It doesn't have to be skin, it can be something like your saliva," Fluttershy said, not wanting to freak the mare out. "Oh, ok," she said. "Do you have something that would safely hold it?" "Yeah, give me a second to find it," Twilight said. She exited the room in search of something to hold saliva. "So, do I need a name?" the mare asked. "Yes," Fluttershy said. "How about.... Candy Burn!" the mare said. "Candy Burn?" Fluttershy asked. "What about a candy burn?" Twilight asked, walking in with a petri dish for the saliva. "That's name that she chose for herself," Fluttershy said. "Really? Interesting choice. Anyway, can you please spit into this so I can analyze your DNA?" Twilight asked. "Sure," Candy Burn said, spitting into the petri dish.
The trouble with Pinkie"So, where are we going?" Candy Burn asked. "Sugarcube Corner," Fluttershy said. "Let me guess, so we can meet some of your friends?" Candy Burn asked. "Yes, it's best if you meet Pinkie first, and the other girls might be there too," Fluttershy said. "So, where is this Sugarcube Corner?" Candy Burn asked. "Actually, we're there," Fluttershy said as she opened Sugarcube Corner's door. "Oh, wow. This is it?" Candy Burn asked. "Hello, and welcome to Sugarcube Corner! Hey Fluttershy, who's this?" Pinkie asked as she randomly appeared out of nowhere. Candy Burn jumped back in surprise. "AH! Where did you come from?" she asked. "I don't know. Ask the athour of this book," Pinkie said. "What?" Candy Burn asked, confused already. "Not important. Anyway, who are you, and are you ready to party?!" Pinkie asked excitedly. "Um, I'm Candy Burn, and maybe for the party." "Oh, I like candy. Also, what do you mean, maybe for the party?!" Pinkie said. "Fluttershy might not let me, for one thing, and also, I'm new here, and we literally just met," Candy Burn said. "What do you mean, maybe? Fluttershy, are you like her mom or something? Actually, don't answer that, I can tell that you are her mom. Wait, why didn't you tell anyone you have a daughter?!" Pinkie yelled. "How old is she? I need to know how many birthdays I need to throw her!" "Is she always like this?" Candy Burn asked. "Pretty much," Fluttershy said. "How did you know she was my mom? By the way, I'm 10," Candy Burn said. "I know EVERYTHING!" Pinkie said. "Ok, creepy," Candy Burn said. "So, where are the rest of the girls? Also, please don't tell anyone that Candy Burn is my daughter," Fluttershy said. "Ok, and I asked you all to meet here at about 10:00, which is in about 3 minutes," Pinkie said. "Oh, yeah. By the way, Twilight might be late. She's working on important stuff," Fluttershy said. "Okie-dokie-loki!" Pinkie said as Rarity and Applejack walked in. "Hiya, Pinkie," Applejack said. "Hello. Oh, who is this?" Rarity asked indicating Candy Burn. "This is Candy Burn, Fluttershy's daugh- I mean, niece!" Pinkie said. "You have a niece?" Applejack asked. "Yes," Fluttershy said as Rainbow Dash flew in. "You have a what?" Rainbow Dash asked. "A niece," Fluttershy said. "So, you've all met Candy Burn. Candy Burn, this is Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Pinkie, who you have already met." "Where's Twilight?" Rainbow Dash asked. "She might not come. She's working on... stuff," Fluttershy said, nervously. "Of course she is. What kind of stuff? Rainbow Dash asked. "Um, well, I was helping her with some spells earlier, and she might still be working on them, and she's also writing a letter to Princess Celestia about some that didn't really seem to work, and one's we were confused on," Fluttershy said. "Huh. So, how long you going to be here, squirt?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Not sure. It could be a few days, it could be a few months," Candy Burn said. "Cool. In the meantime, looks like you get to hang out with one of Equestria's most awesome ponys," Rainbow Dash said. "She's got a big ego, doesn't she?" Candy Burn whispered to Fluttershy. "Just wait until someone mentions clothes in front of Rarity," Fluttershy whispered back. Suddenly, there was a crash out side. Then Twilight walked in. "Sorry I'm late! So, what's happening?" she asked. "Have you met Candy Burn?" Rarity asked. "Yes," Twilight and Pinkie said at the same time. Pinkie was looking like she new something important. Twilight could sense that Pinkie knew who Candy Burn's parents were. If she does, this could be a problem, Twilight thought. "Really? Nice," Rainbow Dash said.
Problems arise Problems arise The next day, Candy Burn met up with the Cutie Mark Crusaders for more crusading at Fluttershy's cottage. While they were doing that, Fluttershy talked to Twilight about Candy Burn. "So, do you think anything bad is going to happen?" Fluttershy asked. "What do you mean by that?" Twilight asked. "Well, what if people learnt that there is a spell that can create life and that Candy Burn is a product of the spell?" Fluttershy asked. "Well, it would definitely be embarrassing, since she has our DNA. Other then that, I'm not sure. Lyra and Bon Bon would probably like to get it, and other same sex couples. Other then that, I'm not fully sure," Twilight said. "Good point. How are we going to tell Candy Burn this?" Fluttershy asked. "Oh, that might be a problem. I don't know," Twilight said. Suddenly, the ground started to shake. The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Candy Burn started screaming. So did Fluttershy. Twilight yelled, but then used her magic to lift everyone and used her wings to keep herself safe. "Is this what you meant by problem?" Twilight shouted at Fluttershy. "Sort of! What do you think happened!" Fluttershy shouted back. "Tirek may have escaped!" Twilight shouted. "Really? You had some trouble the last time you fought him!" Fluttershy yelled. "I know, but that was because we had the same amount of power!" Twilight shouted back. "Oh yeah, that was bad! If it's not Tirek, who or what do you think it is?" Fluttershy asked. And just as suddenly as it had appeared, the earthquake stopped. Twilight nervously put everyone back on the ground. The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Candy Burn started talking at once, asking what had happened, if there would be more, and about how worried they had been. Twilight actually managed to keep up with what they were saying, and managed (somehow) to answer their questions as fast as they were able to ask them. "Girls, that's enough questions! I think we should all go home now, your sisters must be really worried," Twilight shouted over the chaos the Cutie Mark Crusaders and Candy Burn were starting to make. They started to whine, but then relised that she had a point. As they walked away from Fluttershy's house, and the Everfree forest, nopony saw the trees start to move and come to life.
The first attackBy the time they got back to Ponyville, the CMC and Candy Burn had mostly calmed down. Ponyville, however, was still slightly chaotic. They spent some time trying to find any of the CMC's sisters, when suddenly, they could see Rarity in the crowd. "Rarity! We're over here!" Sweetie Bell yelled. Rarity turned around, and with a sob, started running towards them. She tackled Sweetie Bell to the ground and started crying. "Oh, Sweetie Bell, I thought something terrible had happened to you! I thought you were injured, or worse, dead!" Rarity sobbed. Sweetie Bell started turning red. "Can't..... breathe!" she gasped. Rarity let go. "Oh my, I'm sorry dear, but I was just so worried about you!" Rarity said, sniffling. "It's ok, I know," Sweetie Bell said, trying to comfort Rarity. "Wait, was that Applejack?" Apple Bloom asked. "What?" Sweetie Bell asked. "I thought I heard Applejack!" Apple Bloom said. Suddenly, she was tackled to the ground in a protective hug by a teary eyed Applejack. "Don't you ever scare me like that again!" Applejack cried. There was some muffled speaking from under Applejack, so she rolled on her side, still holding Apple Bloom. "But sis, the earthquake wasn't our fault!" Apple Bloom said. "I know, but if something like that happens again, please, go running to the farm!" Applejack cried. "Did they get hurt?" Rarity asked Fluttershy. "No, Twilight was there to help protect them. They just got a bit scared, that's all," Fluttershy replied. Rarity and Applejack look relieved. "Oh, good," Applejack and Rarity said, sounding very relieved. "There might be aftershocks, you know," Twilight warned. "In that case, we should get back to the farm. Big Mac might be worried about us anyway," Applejack said. "I agree. Scootaloo, you should probably go find Rainbow Dash, she might be worried about you," Rarity said. "Ok," Scootaloo said. The CMC, Applejack and Rarity said their good byes, and went of to where they needed to go. "Strangely, I have a sense of deja vu. I'm not sure why though," commented Fluttershy as she, Candy Burn and Twilight started walking back to Fluttershy's cottage. "Really? Huh, interesting. Wait, did those trees move?" Twilight asked nervously. Fluttershy looked to where Twilight was pointing. It was a cluster of trees that looked like they had moved. "Maybe. I'm not exactly sure, I don't really pay attention to the exact placing of the trees. And if they did, are trees supposed to do that?" Fluttershy asked. "No. We should probably check it out," Twilight said. They started slowly moving towards the trees. Twilight picked up a stick and poked one of them. Nothing happened. "Ok, maybe we just imagined it because of the earthquake," Twilight said. Suddenly, the tree started moving. Its roots started coming out of the ground and started pulling the rest of it out of the ground. Some of its bark started moving, and opened up to create eyes and a mouth. It roared and started swinging its branches at them. The girls screamed and started running in different directions. This confused the tree for a couple of moments, but it soon started chasing after Candy Burn. It was pretty fast, considering its size, and soon caught up with her. It wrapped its arm around her, picked her up, and turned around and started heading back to where it had been. Twilight and Fluttershy heard her screaming, and started chasing the tree. Twilight, remembering a spell, casted it. The ground surrounding the tree started turning into quicksand, and slowed it down. Unfortunately, it used its roots to get it out, but Twilight and Fluttershy had caught up to it, and managed to get Candy Burn out of its arms. The tree roared, and started retreating into the forest, but not before Twilight used a freezing spell to keep it in place. "Candy Burn, are you ok?" Fluttershy asked. Candy Burn was shivering, but nodded. Twilight was looking at the tree, frowning. "I'm going to take this thing back to the castle, ok? I must find out why it's like this. You guys should come too, the other trees might be dangures too," Twilight called back to them. "Ok," Fluttershy and Candy Burn said.
Studying the treeThat night, Candy Burn and Fluttershy were nervously waiting for Twilight to finish her analysis on the tree. Candy Burn was starting to think of going to bed when Twilight stepped out of the room were she was conducting her experiments. Candy Burn and Fluttershy jumped up and started asking a ton of questions. "Stop! I don't know the answers to any of those! Fluttershy, I need to talk to you, in private," Twilight said. "Um, ok," Fluttershy said. They exited the room, and Twilight turned to Fluttershy. "It would appear that the spell that brought Candy Burn to life had brought this tree to life. It even has a little bit of our DNA in it!" Twilight said. "You checked for DNA?" Fluttershy asked. "Yeah, I forgot to switch the thing that checks the DNA of. Anyway, I think that it also has, for a lack of a better word for it, 'activated' other inanimate objects and has brought them to life," Twilight said gravely. "We have to warn the others!" Fluttershy yelled, then started blushing at how loud she had been. "Yes, we will have to, but that might risk uncovering what Candy Burn really is!" Twilight said. "Oh, yeah, that could be bad. But we still have to do something," Fluttershy said worriedly. "Yeah, but it might be a risk we'll have to take. Who knows what was brought to life! It could literally be anything!" Twilight said. "Um, are you guys ok?" Candy Burn asked. Twilight and Fluttershy turned around. Candy Burn was looking worried. "Um, yes, why?" Fluttershy asked. "Well, there was a lot of yelling, and it sounded like something bad might be happening," Candy Burn said. "Yeah, there might be," Twilight said. "What? Are we going to die?" Candy Burn asked, started to look scared. "No, we are not going to die," Fluttershy said. "Actually, there is a chance that we wi- sorry, I'm not helping, am I?" Twilight asked when Fluttershy started glaring at her. Fluttershy shook her head, and looked back at Candy Burn. "Don't worry, we're going to be ok," Fluttershy said. She heard Twilight mutter something, probably being about the chances of them being ok. Fluttershy ignored her. "Twilight will probably figure something out, hopefully soon," Fluttershy continued. "Ok, that's good," Candy Burn said. "Actually, how soon?" she asked Twilight. "Can't say. Hopefully within the week, if not sooner. Now you should probably go to sleep. It's late, and you've had a long day, and we may have another long day tomorrow, ok?" Twilight asked. "Ok, good idea," Candy Burn said. "Oh, where do I go? I don't know to much of this building." "I'll take her to one of the guest rooms," Fluttershy said.
The return of Candy BurnIt had been a few days since any of the girls had seen Fluttershy, and they felt like she needed her space. However, after the fourth day of no one seeing her, they decided to go to her cottage and see if she was ok. But, Twilight had a special surprise for Fluttershy. Twilight nocked on her door. "Fluttershy? Are you ok?" Twilight asked. The door opened a little bit. "Oh, hey Twilight," said Fluttershy. Her hair and mane were a mess, her eyes were bloodshot and her face was socked in tears. "We came to see if you were ok," said Rarity. "Yeah, I'm ok," said Fluttershy. "Are you sure, sugarcube?" asked Applejack. "I know what it feels like to lose a loved one, even if Candy Burn was family for a few days." Fluttershy looked at her for a few seconds, and then broke down in tears. "I know it was for a few days, and she was created by accident, but we bonded!" she cried. "It probably doesn't help that she was mostly you're kid," said Twilight. "What?" asked Rarity, confused. "Candy Burn mostly had Fluttershy's DNA," Twilight explained. "So, you still have her piece, right?" Fluttershy nodded. "Do you think I could see it?" Fluttershy nodded again. "It's on the trophy stand in my room," she sobbed. Twilight entered her room and saw the stand. She glanced through the doorway and saw Fluttershy hugging Applejack. "Hey Fluttershy, can you come here?" Twilight asked. Fluttershy started walking towards the room. "Why?" she asked as she entered. "There's something you need to see," Twilight said as she casted the spell. A bright light started appearing around the candy corn piece and Fluttershy's eyes widened. "What are you doing?" she yelled as the light vanished. Immediately, she gasped. There was Candy Burn, lying on the floor. The other girls had seen the light from outside, and came in, wondering if something was wrong, but they stopped when they saw Candy Burn. "You resurrected her?" asked Rarity. "But what about everything else?" asked Rainbow Dash. "Lemme guess, it was a safe spell that was restricted to only bringing Candy Burn to life?" Pinkie asked. Twilight stared at her. "Yes, actually. She's the only one that was brought to life," Twilight said. Fluttershy flung her arms around Twilights neck and started sobbing, this time out of happiness. "Oh, thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou so much!" Fluttershy cried as she started kissing Twilight. After a couple of seconds, she released what she had done and pulled away, blushing. "Oh my, please forgive me! I don't know what came over me!" she whispered. Twilight smiled. "Please, Fluttershy, calm down! It's ok!" Twilight said. Fluttershy paused. "Really?" she asked. "Yes. And I didn't say you had to stop," Twilight said as she started kissing Fluttershy in return. Fluttershy tried to say something for a second of two, but stopped and just continued it. "Awwwwww," said Rarity. "PARTY TIME!!!!" yelled Pinkie.
EpilogueThe party that Pinkie threw, of course, was awesome. The town didn't know the specific details about what happened, but they knew that Candy Burn had saved them. There were toasts, of course, and fortunately, Candy Burn had been the general center of attention. This party went on for about a day or so, and the girls were mostly celebrating the fact that Candy Burn was still alive. "Hey Fluttershy!" Pinkie called. Fluttershy walked over to Pinkie. "Yes?" she asked. "When's you first date with Twilight?" Pinkie asked. Fluttershy blushed. "Actually, we've been talking, and we just decided to skip the dating altogether," Fluttershy said. Pinkie gasped. "You mean you aren't going to date?! Not even for Candy Burn?!" Pinkie gasped. "No! We're going to skip that, and go straight to....." Whatever Fluttershy was saying, Pinkie couldn't hear. "What? What are you going straight to?" Pinkie asked. "The wedding!!!!" Rarity squealed, appearing out of nowhere. Pinkie gasped, and Fluttershy's blush depended. "You're getting married?!?!" Pinkie yelled. Everyone in the room stopped talking. After a few seconds, the resumed. "Yes, and I'M making the dress," Rarity gushed. "Who's organizing the party?" Pinkie asked. "Actually, me and Twilight were hoping that you would, Pinkie," said Fluttershy. Pinkie squealed. "Of course I will!" Pinkie said. "I need to go now! I must party plan!" A few seconds later Twilight walked up and kissed Fluttershy on the cheek. "Oh, Twilight, can you help me with something?" Rarity asked. "Sure! What is it?" Twilight asked. "I need your help with a prank," Rarity said mischievously.
Candy Burn, I am your mother!A while later, after Twilight had put the saliva into a DNA reading thing, the girls were talking. "So, what if my parents are dead? Or what if they don't want me?" Candy burn asked worriedly. "I honestly don't know how to answer that," Twilight said. "In either case, I might be able to adopt you," Fluttershy suggested. "Really? You'd do that for me? You don't even know me!" Candy Burn said. "I know, but I do it with animals all the time!" Fluttershy said. "Really? Your comparing me to animals?" Candy Burn asked. Fluttershy blushed. "I didn't mean it like that!" Fluttershy started to say when the DNA thing made a little ding, and Twilight said "It's done! Time to see who your parents are!" They gathered around it. "Hey, back up! This needs to be dramatic!" Twilight said. Candy Burn and Fluttershy backed away. After a few seconds, Twilight gasped and looked at Fluttershy, looked back at the machine, and back at Fluttershy. "What? What's wrong?" Candy Burn asked. "Well, this is going to come as a shock to both of you, but Fluttershy's your mom!" Twilight exclaimed. Both of them gasped. "What? But how? I'm still a virgin!" Fluttershy said, then started to blush as she realized what she said. "And it would appear that I'm also you mom," Twilight said, starting to blush. "What?!?! How? You both have the same organs, right?" Candy Burn yelled, starting to freak out. "Yes. Although I must tell you, there is about 10% of my DNA in you. 80% is Fluttershy," Twilight said. "How does that make sense?" Candy Burn yelled. "Well, there was this spell I had casted about a minute before you showed up," Twilight said. "No, not that! I meant that the math doesn't add up! What about the other 10%?" Candy Burn asked. "Um, did I really say 10% and 80%? What I meant to say was 15% and 85%," Twilight said nervously. "Ok, still doesn't make sense. You both have to same organs, right?" Candy Burn asked. "Yes. Ok, there was a spell that I casted a bit before you showed up, and it may have helped create you," Twilight said nervously. Candy Burn frowned. "Magic? Magic can help create life?" she asked, clearly confused. "Apparently. I must ask Celestia about this. The spells were in her library," Twilight said. "Obviously, I must look into this. In the meantime, Candy Burn, you can stay at Fluttershy's. It could get a bit chaotic here, and don't tell anyone about us being your parents, ok? Say something like you're the daughter of a family that Fluttershy knows, and you may need to stay here for a while, ok?" Twilight asked. "Um, ok. A little bit confusing, but ok," Candy Burn said.
The spell explainedDear Celestia, a while ago I found a room that was relatively hidden from view, and I found some spells that I didn't know. I ended up taking them home to try out with Fluttershy, and one of them created a pegasus mare, about 9 to 10 years old, and she has 10% of my DNA, 80% of Fluttershy's DNA, 5% of magic, and the other 5% is the candy corn piece that she used to be. Do you know the details of this spell?- Twilight. Dear Twilight, first of all, I am pleased that you found that room, not many people find it without help. Also, the spell you were talking about is a spell that Star Swirl the Bearded made for same sex couples. He thought that it was unfair that they couldn't have kids, so he made a spell that bonded the DNA of both the caster and the lover to an object. How did you convince Fluttershy to do this spell with you, and why did you chose a piece of candy corn? Also, I must meet this mare- Celestia. Dear Celestia, I did not know how the spell worked, and that was why I was practicing them on Fluttershy, who volunteered. After I casted the spell, she started to eat a piece of candy corn, but spat it out because it was going bad. I did not know that our DNA would bond to it, because I will admit, it is slightly embarrassing having a kid with one of your best friends- Twilight. Dear Twilight, I see why you say that. It would be embarrassing. How have your friends taken it? Also, before you try out any other spells, please contact me to ask, ok?- Celestia. Dear Celestia, I haven't actually told any of my friends yet. Candy Burn (that's what she named herself) has gone with Fluttershy to meet the other girls, and I told Candy Burn to tell them that she was Fluttershy's niece.- Twilight. Ok, but watch out for Pinkie, she might already know. She has strange powers.- Celestia. Will do. Actually, Pinkie wanted us to meet at Sugarcube Corner soon, so I should go and see if everything is ok with Candy Burn and Fluttershy. See you soon!- Twilight.
Explaining to Pinkie and meeting new peopleBack at Sugarcube Corner, Twilight had just finished explaining about what had happened and why she and Fluttershy had a daughter. It had slightly startled Twilight that she already knew, but it was Pinkie. "So it's a spell?" Pinkie asked. Twilight nodded. "When does it wear off?" Pinkie asked. "I didn't think of that, actually. But the way Celestia was talking about it, it sounded like it didn't," Twilight said. "Ok, that makes sense. But how did Star Swirl the Bearded make this? It creates life!" Pinkie said. "I'm not sure, but it is Star Swirl the Bearded. He was on of the most powerful unicorns , besides from Celestia and Luna, of course," Twilight said. "Yeah, good point. So, should I introduce Candy Burn to the Cutie Mark Crusaders? She didn't have a cutie mark," Pinkie asked. "Sure, but run it by Fluttershy first, she has the majority of the DNA in Candy Burn," said Twilight. "Ok, fair enough. HEY FLUTTERSHY! COME OVER HERE!" Pinkie yelled. Fluttershy turned and started to walk to them. "Is it ok if I introduce Candy Burn to the Cutie Mark Crusaders?" Pinkie asked when she was close enough to hear. "Sure! I see no reason why she shouldn't meet them!" Fluttershy said. Applejack walked over. "Hey, Fluttershy, Candy Burn should meet ma little sis' and her friends!" Applejack said. "Actually, that was what Pinkie was just asking about! She wanted to introduce Candy Burn to them," Fluttershy said. "Really? Nice," Applejack said, turning to Pinkie. "Is there a specific time that you want Candy Burn to meet the Cutie Mark Crusaders?" Fluttershy asked. "Why not today?" Pinkie asked. "Wow, they were definitely interesting," Candy Burn said. It was almost night, and Candy Burn had just finished meeting the Cutie Mark Crusaders. They had asked questions about why her ears were striped, and when she wasn't able to answer that, Fluttershy said that it was something that her "parents" had wanted her to try, simply because it looked cool. Fortunately, the Cutie Mark Crusaders agreed that it looked cool, so they were safe. They also noticed that Candy Burn didn't have a cutie mark, and got Candy Burn to do a bunch of things that might get her one. They also tried to get her to join the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and Candy Burn said that she would think about it. "Yeah, they may be a bit annoying at first, but they grow on you after a while. Plus, it's actually kind of funny seeing them do some of the stuff that they do," said Rainbow Dash. "Good to know. How often do they do something like this?" Candy Burn asked. "Out side of school, a lot of the time. Sometimes even inside school. Actually, that's were they got their cutie mark," said Rainbow Dash. "Huh. And from the way they were talking about it, I thought nothing exiting happened in school," Candy Burn said. "Normally, yes, but at this school, a ton of exiting things happen," said Rainbow Dash. "Like what?" Candy Burn asked. "You get to rebuild it every so often," Rainbow Dash said. "Why?" Candy Burn asked. "Mostly because of damage of the various invasions this town has. Speaking of which, there hasn't been one in a while. I wonder when it's going to happen, and what's going to invade," Rainbow Dash said, looking at the Everfree forest.
How long have you known?!?!The next morning, Twilight and Fluttershy were sitting at the table, eating. Twilight wasn't saying anything because there wasn't really anything to talk about, and Fluttershy didn't want to wake up Candy Burn. "So, should we tell them about the spell?" Fluttershy suddenly asked. Twilight looked up from her pancakes. "I don't know. I think we should, but they might end up finding out that Candy Burn isn't actually your niece and is your daughter," Twilight said. "That might be a risk that we will have to take," Fluttershy said. "What might be a risk we have to take?" a blearily-eyed Candy Burn asked. Twilight and Fluttershy jumped a little in surprise. Fluttershy shot Twilight a look that basically said "Should we tell her?" A few seconds later, Twilight nodded her head. Fluttershy took a deep breath and started. "Candy Burn, we have something that we need to tell you, and this might freak you out a little bit, ok?" Fluttershy asked. "Let me guess, I was created with a spell," Candy Burn said. Twilight and Fluttershy's jaw's dropped. "How did you know?" asked Twilight. "Yeah, it's a little bit complicated, but I kind of remember everything that happened after you casted that spell. It's kind of like I was the spell that you cast," Candy Burn said. "And when did you mean to tell us this?" asked Twilight, her voice starting to rise a little with anger. "That spell was made to create life. I thought you didn't want to talk about it! Also, yes, I know what the spell is supposed to do," said Candy Burn. "She's got a good point," Fluttershy said. "Was this the risk you were talking about?" Candy Burn asked. "Partially. The tree that attacked us yesterday was brought to life with the same spell, and we don't want to tell the others about the spell because it might reveal that you were created due to it," Twilight said. "You casted it again? And the others don't know?" Candy Burn asked. Twilight shock her head. "No. First of all, only Pinkie know's, and that's because it's Pinkie, and second of all, it was probably brought to life because I wasn't casting it on an inanimate object," Twilight said. "Do you know if something like this could happen again?" Candy Burn asked. "It's probable," Twilight said, when suddenly, the ground started shaking. There was what sounded like explosions kind of close. "Think and it shall be," Twilight said. "It's happening again, and now, the town is under attack!"
The second (and final) attack!As the girls ran out of the castle, they could see a strange assortment of creatures attack the town. "Wow. What is this, armageddon?" Candy Burn asked aloud. "Might be," said Twilight. "So, is there like a cancelation spell or something?" asked Candy Burn. "I'm not sure. And if there is, I don't want to risk losing you!" said Twilight. "Thanks for the concern, but the need of the many outweigh the need of the small," said Candy Burn. "Yeah, but still, I don't want to risk it!" Twilight said. "Whatever! Just go and see if there's a spell that will stop all this!" Candy Burn yelled as a cake roared. "Fine!" yelled Twilight as she ran back inside the castle. "Come on! We need to make sure the others are safe!" Fluttershy managed to yelled as she started running towards town. As they neared town, they noticed the other girls in the center of town, defending other ponies with their lives (and a bunch of party cannons that Pinkie had set up). "Fluttershy! Candy Burn! Where's Twilight?" yelled Rarity. "She's looking for the cancelation spell!" yelled Candy Burn. "Why would she need that?" yelled Rainbow Dash, kicking a spotlight. "A few days ago, she was practicing spells on me!" Fluttershy yelled. "And one of the spells ended up bonding me and her's DNA to these things! Actually, Candy Burn is one of them!" The girls gasped. "You mean she isn't actually your niece?!" yelled Rarity. "No!" yelled Fluttershy. "That makes sense! Ah don't remember you ever mentioning a brother or a sister!" yelled Applejack. "Wait, so you and Twilight have a daughter?" asked Rarity. Fluttershy blushed. "Yes, but it's not really what is sounds like!" Fluttershy yelled. "Then what is it like?" Applejack asked. "It was a spell that Twilight didn't know about! She ended up testing it on me and Candy Burn was born!" Fluttershy yelled. "Wow, Twilight didn't know what a spell did?" Rainbow Dash yelled. "Yeah, it was actually a few spells," Twilight said behind Fluttershy. Fluttershy spun around. "Twilight! So is there a cancelation spell?" Candy Burn asked. Twilight cringed. "Yes! But it needs sacrifice!" Twilight yelled. "Ok! What kind of sacrifice?" asked Candy Burn. "Your sacrifice!" Twilight yelled. Everyone gasped. "Y-you mean, I have to die?" Candy Burn asked nervously. "It's probable that that will happen! You are the original! You have to create a shock wave, but that will probably cause you to return to your original form!" Twilight yelled. "That's a piece of candy corn, right?" asked Candy Burn. "Yes," Twilight said gravely. "Ok! Give me the spell!" Candy Burn yelled. "Candy Burn, don't do it!" yelled Fluttershy, starting to cry. "I'm sorry Fluttershy, but I have to!" Candy Burn yelled as Twilight handed her a piece of paper with the spell on it, starting to fly. "No!" Fluttershy yelled as she ran towards Candy Burn, but she was to late. There was a bright flash of light, and then all of the beasts that had been created vanished, returning to there original form. Fluttershy started to cry even harder when she managed to catch Candy Burn's candy corn. Twilight hugged her, also crying, but no where near as hard as Fluttershy. The others started to hug Fluttershy, but she broke free of the embraces and started running towards her cottage.
