Jack was in pain. "Come on guys, not even a little break?" He whined as another blast of energy was sent his way. Rolling to the side he avoided most of the explosion but the shockwave still sent him into the air. A waiting Lucky swung his foot down to kick Jack back to the ground but the human caught it, with a pivot he swung the rabbit down into the ground making a small crater. Jack condensed magic under his feet to spring board him back to the ground.

"No rest!" Growled Brave, delivering a punch into the mans face. "You got injured from lack of training and strength. You even forced hero mode before your body was ready." He stated, throwing punch after punch at the one armed man.

Jack caught one hand and twisted to bring Brave to a kneel helping him send a knee into the lions jaw. "We've been training nonstop for weeks now. Can't we pause for one day?" He asked.

Scorch stepped forward and jabbed Jack across the chest and legs, numbing his body. "My corrupted side is still out there with a powerful book that raises the dead. We don't have time to have breaks." He explained, delivering more shots to Jack.

Grunting in frustration Jack forced himself past the injuries. "I know but if we keep going at this pace I won't have the energy to do anything." He said finally getting them to back off. "Listen, I know you guys are worried. So am I but if you don't ease up then eventually I'll just collapse guys." He stated, breathing heavily. The Omegas and Scorch finally relented and backed off. "Besides i'm almost fully healed." Jack added with a chuckle, showing the full rang of motion he had.

The others gave either small laughs or smiles as they faded away with the world."Just be safe okay?" Lucky said.

Jack's eye creaked open to see his room full of sunlight. He felt a finger tracing circles over his chest making him look to his side seeing Celestia resting her head on his shoulder. "When did you get here?" He teased, startling the mare.

"You're up." She said, lifting herself up. The sunlight framed her naked body as if she radiated sunlight.

"Well technically she does." Jack thought to himself before focusing back on the moment. "Yes I am. How'd you get into my room and also into my bed without waking me up?" He asked with a raised brow.

The princess softly giggled. "I'm over a thousand years old. You really don't think I picked up a trick or two when it comes to sneaking into my favorite person's room?" She asked back, cutting off any further questions from Jack with a kiss. "Oh, before I forget there's something I need to tell you." She said, perking up.

"That being exactly?" Jack asked running his hands over her long legs. "Man I hit the jackpot." He thought chuckling at the reaction Celestia had when his hands trailed slightly higher.

"Uh...ummm focus celly." She whispered to herself, much to Jack's pleasure. "It's Nightmare night. This is the perfect chance you have to take Luna on a date and maybe finally bring her into the herd." She said, moaning out when his hands reached her breasts.

Jack hummed for a moment before turning both of them around so that he was on top. "Okay." He said putting on a wolfish smile. "But first a little warm-up." He growled into her ear sliding down her form as her eyes crossed.

"Oh sweet me." She moaned out.

The town was alive with ponies putting the final touches across the square for the spookiest night of the year. Luna wandered about lending a hand to any that needed it. Ever since those years ago that Twilight helped her come out of her shell on her first Nightmare night she's always made time to come down and participate in the festivities. "There you are Pipsqueak." She said as the little boy came into view. "How have you been?" She asked bending down to get a better view on the lad.

"Princess Luna!" He shouted in glee as he ran up and hugged the ruler. "It's so nice to see you again." He said pulling back from the hug with a big smile on his face.

"Now, now, what have I told you. Just call me Luna it's what all my friends do." She said as she helped lift the banner the ponies Pipsqueak was helping up into position. With a hum she poured a little more magic into the banner making a starry sky appear in the fabric.

Pipsqueak blushed lightly at being called her friend. "I know it's just my mum has always said to show respect to my superiors." He said looking around sheepishly.

Luna ruffled his hair and spoke "Good lesson but remember you are my friend. Now what is this years costume?" She asked making the boy bounce up and down happily at the chance to talk about his new costume.

"That's right! I'm going to be a Royal Navy man!" He said excitedly. "Ever since that trip my family took to the Naval Academy I've wanted to be more like them." He explained marching in a circle around the princess who covered her mouth to hide her giggling. "I always liked the sea but I realized I won't be good if I'm a pirate so then I started to think. What if instead I become a Navy man then I can help others while sailing the seas." He said stopping in front of her again.

Luna smiled and patted his head. "Well when you are old enough to enroll tell me. I'll be sure to put in a good word for you." She said, turning when she heard footsteps behind her. She could see Jack approaching with that same easy smile on his face that always seemed to say that she was safe. "Hello Jack, helping with the decorations?" She asked, tilting her head slightly.

Jack finished approaching and chuckled at Pipsqueaks face that was in awe of him. "Yep, also here to take you up on that date." He said making the lunar princess blush and stammer. "And who are you big guy?" He added looking down at the small boy.

Pipsqueak did his best to puff out his chest to look bigger. "The name's Pipsqueak future Navy Commander." He said proudly.

Jack laughed at the display and walked up closer to him with his hand stretched out for a shake. "Pleasure to meet you 'Commander' Pipsqueak. I see you are a friend of Luna's and any friend of hers is a friend of mine." He said with a growing smile. "I imagine you already know who I am." Jack added making the colt nodded his head quickly.

"Of course I do. Everypony knows Jack Teller, the hero of Ponyville!" He replied excitedly. "You're just the person I want to be when I grow. I know I can reach my goals if I'm like you!" He shouted.

Jack's smile fell just a little. "Tell you what how about you use me as a goal to surpass instead?" He asked making the princess and colt look at him confused.

"Why better?" Luna asked, echoed by Pip.

Jack looked at them before looking around them. "It is one thing to be like someone. It is a whole other challenge to be better then them." He said as if reading a book. This confused the two even more until Jack shook his head and looked back at the two. "Sorry got lost there. By the way you never said yes or no to the date Luna." He added, his smile returning fully.

Luna stuttered for a moment before being elbowed lightly by Pip who was nodding vigorously. "Um, yes I would very much enjoy that." She managed to get out.

"Great, I'll see you later then for that date." Jack said with a wave, heading deeper into the square to help with arrangements leaving a mess of a ruler and a laughing colt behind.

Night quickly covered the town as the festivities began. Foals and adults alike ran around screaming in fear or joy from the scares. Jack stood in front of his mirror chatting with his head mates. "So can I do it or not?" He asked.

Lucky and Scorch appeared in the mirror on either side of him. "Yes but you'll have to focus a bit." Scorch said scratching his neck as he looked at his own reflection, striking a few poses as well which made the two chuckle.

Lucky spoke up next You've gotten a solid grip on it so it should come fairly easy to you." He said as he watched his former carrier show off.

Jack clapped his hands before putting on a look of determination. "Alright, spooky costume here we come." He said as black fur and white bone began twisting and warping over his form. His mind held the goal in front as his body changed to fit it. Slowly claws extended from his finger tips as a mask of a lion skull appeared edged by blackened fur, even his lost eye filled with a red orb. When the form stopped changing he looked over himself "Huh, not too shabby." He muttered to himself. Satisfied, he threw open the door to find a zombified Spike with a hand raised to knock. On seeing him Spike gave a scream and backed away. "Woo, easy there buddy it's just me." Jack said comfortingly reducing the form around his face to show himself.

Spike clutched at his chest as he took a step closer. "Where the hell did you get that!" He shouted as he began looking over Jack. "I thought you were some monster that was going to eat me." He said after calming down.

Jack chuckled to himself "Oh hun, I'd eat you up any day and I don't even need to look like this." he said leaving a kiss on Spike's lips. "But I got a date with Luna so I'll catch you later." He stated, swatting the dragon's ass as he passed by making the dragon stiffen up.

As he walked out the door he felt the cool autumn air caress his skin. Slipping back on the head piece he began walking through the town delivering frights to any that crossed his path. Reaching where he needed to be the human found the lunar princess playing one of the various games scattered around the area. Sneaking closer he wrapped his arms around her just as she was about to throw making her give out a shriek. Laughing loudly as she turned around fuming he lowered his form to show himself so she wouldn't attack. "Easy, easy, it's just me." Jack said with his arms out to show he wasn't holding anything.

Luna huffed before stepping close into his face. The man craned his neck up as she looked down at him "You made me miss my shot." She growled. Jack took the hint and put down some bits buying another round for her. After she aced the spider tosses she took the large stuffed Nightmare Moon from the working stallion and turned back to Jack. Shadowy mist wrapped around her as turned into what she looked like when she was Nightmare Moon. "Now we may start the date." She commanded.

Jack chuckled as he stuck out an arm for her to link hers through. "Well then lets go. I think a show is going to start soon. We can catch it if we hurry." He said leading the way to the section where dancing was taking place. On arriving they saw Sweetie Belle and Button Mash in matching prisoner outfits warming up. "Sweetie!" Jack shouted as they drew closer. "Are you performing?" He asked when they got close enough.

Sweetie looked up at Jack as he talked making her eyes grow wide. "Jack! You're okay!" She shouted rushing up and hugging him. "I'm sorry we never got to perform even after all the work you did teaching us that song." She muttered into his stomach.

"Nonsense dear. I should be the one apologizing after all your friends got their mark now weeks before yours." He stated, kneeling down to her level. "But you never answered my question. Are you performing?" He repeated making her smile.

"Yep! We even wrote a song just for the occasion!" She replied happily. "Um... We also wrote one for you to sing if you'd like since you know... you never got the chance." She added glancing to his lost eye.

"Oooohh show me, lets see if I can't make up that promise I made everyone." He said as the two quickly grabbed the couple and dragged them back stage where they found Big Mac and some of the band members practicing. "He said yes!' Sweetie shouted making the small group cheer. Spike came around the bend after them with a guitar wrapped over his shoulder.

"So we get to finally hear that voice ayy?" Spike teased as he passed by.

Luna let out a small giggle. "Well I for one can't wait to hear it." She stated as the two foals ran up with the music sheets.

"Here you go Jack." Button said as he handed the man his papers.

Looking over them Jack smiled. "Oh I can get down with this for sure.

A few minutes later the stage was set. A crowd had gathered to watch including the elements and Celestia herself. The curtains parted to reveal Sweetie Belle and Button with Mac's band behind them. The music started with a gentle, almost sad tone."A sad song"

The song played across the crowd making them gasp at the voices these kids were able to produce and as the song escalated higher a light shined on Sweetie's neck as her mark appeared. A shield with a music note inside glowed brightly for all to see making the crowd cheer as the final crusader gained her mark. Eventually the song ended and the two held hands and bowed to the crowd but just as the two looked to each other Sweetie Belle quickly leaned in and kissed Buttons cheek making a few ponies in the crowd including his mother give whistles of approval.

Once the curtains drew Jack stepped into his spot with a guitar in his hands as the band members began switching to their needed instruments. "Ya'll ready to put on a show of terror?" He asked the group who all looked at each other with wide grins.

Trixie came around the corner and stood near him. "I believe I can provide that little bit of extra flair for you all." She said confidently as the area changed into a more haunted theme.

Jack and the others whistled as the curtains parted signaling their time to shine. On seeing Jack on the stage the crowd cheered even louder now that they were getting the chance to hear him play. The drums and guitars began to play as Jack took a breath and leaned into the mic.

You hear the screeching of an owl,
You hear the wind begin to howl,
You know there's zombies on the prowl,
And it's terror time again.
They've got you running though the night,
It's terror time again.
And you just might die of fright,
It's a terrifying time.

The music sent the crowd into a dancing craze as all manners of fright flew into the air from Trixies illusions.

You hear the beating of your heart,
You know the screaming's gonna start,
Here comes the really scary part,
'Cause it's terror time again.
They've got you running through the night,
It's terror time again.
Oh, you just might die of fright,
It's a terrifying time.

All the trees begin to moan,
And the monsters grunt and groan,
Rotting faces full of slime,
Don't you know it's terror time?

And it's terror time again,
They've got you running through the night,
Yes, it's terror time again.
Oh, you just might die of fright,
It's a terrifying time!

As the song ended the crowd began chanting Jack's name who did his best to be humble, bowing to the crowd as the curtains closed. Walking up to Luna he spread his arms. "So how was that?" He asked. He got his reply in the form of her walking up to him and kissing his lips.

"I'd like to show you something special." She said as a portal appeared next to them. Luna stepped through, disappearing into the void leaving Jack to follow.

Author's Note

Hope you guys catch some of the references to one of the best movies ever.