Innocence

The colt ran through the forest, pushing branches out of the way and leaping over rocks. He soon came to a small clearing. The colt stood in the center and turned around, breathing heavily. He looked every which way, not seeing any pony anywhere. He then turned around and bumped into... her, causing him to fall backwards. The pink mare grinned.

"Did you think you could escape me?" she asked.

"N-no, Pinkamena. I--"

She kicked him in the head. Hard. He let out a groan and rolled over. The mare pulled a knife from her mane.

"You've failed me for the last time."

"No, please." pleaded the colt, looking up at her. "Don't."

Pinkamena knelt down and stabbed the colt in the back. He let out a scream of pain.

"Should've obeyed. Should've listened. Why didn't you listen?"

"I couldn't hurt her! I couldn't." He began crying.

Pinkamena let out a low growl. "Pathetic."

She raised his head, exposing his neck. She then pulled out the knife and held the blade against his throat.

"No. D-don't..."

Pinkamena slid the knife across his skin, blood pouring everywhere. She let his head drop to the ground. She then stood up and watched him twitch until he lay still. Pinkamena closed her eyes and tilted her head backwards, letting out a sigh.

"Now..." she said, looking down and opening her eyes. "Who's next?"

Fluttershy pushed the bowl of carrots over to Angel.

"Come on, Angel bunny." she said sweetly. "Time to eat." The bunny closed his eyes and looked away. "Please, Angel. You have to eat."

The bunny hopped away as Fluttershy let out a sigh. Just then there was a knock at the door. The yellow pegasus trotted over to the entrance and opened the door.

"Hello?" she asked, seeing no pony anywhere. "H-Hello?"

Just then a figure tackled her to her cottage floor.

"Got ya." said Dash with a giggle.

Fluttershy smiled. "Sure did, Dashie."

Rainbow Dash got off Fluttershy and held out a hoof. Fluttershy took it and Dash helped her up.

"Need something?" she asked.

"Yeah." said Dash. "We're throwing a birthday party for Bon-Bon. Wanna come?"

"It's Bon Bon's birthday today?" asked Fluttershy.

"Yeah." said Dash. "I forgot, too." she said with a nervous chuckle.

"So... a party, huh?" asked Fluttershy. "That sounds like... fun."

"Something wrong?"

Fluttershy let out a sigh. "I don't know, Dashie. I guess I'm a little scared."

"Scared?" asked Dash. "You'll be surrounded by friends who love you."

"I guess..."

Dash let out a sigh. "If you want to come, you know where it's gonna be."

"I do?"

"Where all parties are held at, silly. Sugarcube Corner."

"Oh, right. How could I forget?"

Dash smiled slightly and headed out the door.

"Hope to see you there, Fluttershy." she said, taking off.

Fluttershy went over to the door and closed it, letting out a sigh.

"A party." she said softly. She looked down and saw Angel nodding. "You think I should?" Angel nodded again. "All... all right, then. I'll go."

Fluttershy arrived at the party just as it was starting. Dash saw her walk in and went over to greet her.

"Hey, there. You made it." she said happily.

Pinkamena watched them talk from around the corner where the basement door was. She saw Fluttershy and grinned.

"Perfect." she said softly.

"Have you seen Pinkie Pie anywhere?" asked Twilight, approaching Dash and Fluttershy.

"Nope." responded Dash.

"Sorry. No."

Pinkamena took a deep breath and stepped out from behind the corner, making her way towards the trio.

"Hey, girls." she greeted cheerfully.

"Hey, Pinkie." said Twilight. "Where have you been?"

"Oh... Around." answered Pinkamena. "I had something that needed taking care of."

"Did you accomplish your goal?" asked Twilight.

"Oh, yeah. I don't think I'll have to worry about that little problem anymore."

"That's good." said Dash. "Now, ready to enjoy the party?"

"You bet." said Twilight, following Dash to the food table.

Pinkamena trotted next to Fluttershy.

"And how are you today?" she asked with a devious smile that made Fluttershy a little uncomfortable.

"F-fine." she said softly. "You?"

"I'm doing fine, too. Thanks." Pinkamena smiled. "Wanna see something cool?"

"Cool?" asked Fluttershy. "I just, uh... got here, and..."

"That's all right." said Pinkamena. "It can wait. Go. Have some fun."

Fluttershy hesitated before trotting over to the food table. Twilight and Rainbow Dash had trotted off. She spotted Applejack and Rarity having a discussion. She felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around.

"Hey, Fluttershy."

"Hey, Bon Bon. Cool party."

"Thanks. Pinkie Pie helped out with it."

Pinkamena trotted up next to Bon Bon and put a hoof around her. "I sure did."

"Speak of the devil." said Bon Bon. "There she is." Fluttershy couldn't help but notice Pinkamena smile when Bon Bon said 'devil'. "Anyways, enjoy the party."

"I will." fluttershy said softly as Bon Bon walked off.

"So... enjoying yourself?" asked Pinkamena.

"Uh... yeah..." said Fluttershy hesitantly. "Sure."

"You're lying." said the pink mare with a grin.

"I... uh..."

Pinkamena stared at the yellow pegasus. "Wanna see it now?"

"See what?"

"That cool thing I mentioned a minute or so ago."

"Well..."

"Come on." said Pinkamena. "What have you done? You went to the food table and made no attempt to mingle." Fluttershy hesitated until Pinkamena leaned in and nuzzled her cheek. "Thought you were my friend." she whispered.

"Pinkie..." said Fluttershy, shocked. "Of course I'm your friend."

"So, you'll come see?"

Fluttershy nodded. "Sure."

Pinkamena smiled. "Oh, joy. Come with me."

Pinkamena led her to the basement.

"The b-b-b-basement?" asked Fluttershy, frightened.

"Don't worry." said Pinkamena, placing on Fluttershy's back. "I'll be right here with you."

The yellow pegasus smiled as the two made their way down the basement stairs.

"It's r-really d-dark down here."

"There's lights at the bottom. Don't worry."

When they arrived at the bottom, Fluttershy kept walking, thinking Pinkamena was still beside her.

"So, wh-where's this c-cool thing you wanted to sh-show me?"

"You'll see." said Pinkamena closing the basement door. "You'll see."