The Superiffic Spider-Mare

"Come on Fluttershy!" Twilight called "If we don't hurry we'll be late!"

Fluttershy stood a few feet behind the unicorn, struggling her way past the crowd of ponies. Every time she collided with one she would murmur an apology and take a step back.

Twilight rolled her eyes, teleporting Fluttershy to the space beside her.

 It was the final day of the magic exhibition and the university was completely packed. At the doors, two unicorn stallions in red vests would order ponies into groups and send them to different presentations.

"Good morning, Miss Sparkle." the left one said as the mares entered.

"Just Twilight is fine." Twilight chirped, grinning.

"Whatever you say. This way please."

He directed the two into a small group watching a young unicorn colt and his pegasus mare assistant demonstrate how potions work.

After the demonstration concluded, the group moved into a room with a small wooden stage and three rows of chairs.

"This is so exciting!" whispered Fluttershy. Twilight smiled. It was good to see her coming out of her shell.

Suddenly, a puff of purple smoke covered the stage and a familiar voice filled the air.

"Ladies and Gentlecolts!" it said "If you have come for magic, then buckle up!"

The smoke began to clear, revealing a blue unicorn mare standing on stage. She had a long, purple cape and a tall, pointed hat to match. Her cutie mark was of a wand and a blue crescent.

"Prepare yourselves for The Great and Powerful Trixie!"

The small crowd began to stamp there hooves in applause. Fluttershy and Twilight just stared, mouths agape.

After soaking in the applause for a few second, Trixie continued.

"Today The Great and Powerful Trixie will be showing you magic in technology." she announced. The red curtain behind her fell, revealing a large glass tank.

"For this first demonstration, The Great and Powerful Trixie requires a volunteer!"

She scanned the audience for a candidate. When she spotted Twilight, a grin spread over her face.

"You!" she exclaimed, pointing a hoof at the purple pony "Come up on stage and help demonstrate!"

Twilight sighed and climbed onto the stage.

"Hi Trixie." she said, trying not to sound too annoyed by Trixie's presence "How've you been?"

"Cut it out, Twi." Trixie replied, pushing Twilight into the tank and slamming the door behind her abruptly.

Trixie turned back to the group, smirking slyly.

"This machine uses magic to create a special gas." she announced "When Trixie powers it up, this tank will fill up with it. The gas causes the pony it's used on to become stronger for a few minutes after it is used."

"Is that safe?" Fluttershy asked, raising her hoof. Everypony turned to face her and she shrunk back. "Never mind." she murmured.

"Get ready, Twilight!" Trixie yelled to the trapped pony. She sat in the machine, waiting for her captor to get it over with.

Trixie trotted to a small device on the side of the tank, shoving her horn into a small hole in the center. The device began to power up and a red light illuminated the inside of the machine. From the side that Trixie stood, the air inside the tank began to turn green. Twilight was shortly engulfed by the gas.

Everypony stared in awe, waiting for something to happen. After a few seconds, the tank was completely filled and Twilight was no longer visible. The only sound was of the energy coming from Trixie's horn. Several more seconds passed, and Fluttershy was getting anxious. Suddenly, Twilight began to bang on the side of the glass with her hooves.

"Trixie!" Fluttershy yelled "I think you're hurting her!"

Trixie ignored her, grinning malevolently.

Twilight continued to batter her glass prison, getting weaker with each blow.

Fluttershy leapt onstage, tackling Trixie from the panel and onto the ground. She proceeded to buck the glass, smashing it to shards.

"Stop!" Trixie shouted "Get away from there!"

Fluttershy ignored her, galloping into the tank.

After a few moments of silence, she emerged with an unconscious unicorn on her back.

Several members of the crowd climbed onstage to tend to Twilight, while some just stayed in there seats. Trixie bolted for the exit.

"Is she okay?" Fluttershy asked. On top of twilight was a yellow earth pony who was checking her for a pulse.

"I don't think she's breathing, but there's a pulse." she said "Does anypony know mouth to mouth?!"

"The rest of my memory is all fuzzy." Fluttershy wept, tears running down her face "Twilight suddenly woke up, but she attacked me and I blacked out. I woke up here."

Before her stood Rainbow Dash, Applejack and Pinkie Pie, looks of shock on their faces. Rarity was on the bed crying.

"That's terrible!" Pinkie exclaimed "How could Trixie do that?!"

"I don't know," Applejack replied "but we've gotta tell the princesses!"