**THE NIGHT AFTER THE EVENTS OF "FREEZE!"**

After the tea party, Dahlia helped her mentor in cleaning up the bakery. Which took about an hour atleast. Afterwards, she headed straight home for the rest of the night. Once she did so, Dahlia trotted into her bedroom and over to a desk. Spotting a pile of papers scattered on it. A few folders piled right on top of them as well. Her magic tugged out a certain folder underneath, spotting a label. It was the number fifteen across it in crudely written blue ink. Opening it to see a written list. Glossing over at the crossed out names. Especially down at the third one recently crossed out.

Velvet Cake.

1. ENEMY LIST

1. ~~Diamond Ocean (Silver Star)~~ - Death: Torn Apart and Eaten
2. ~~Chatter Box (Firefly Song)~~ – Death: Suffocation
3. ~~Velvet Cake (Daisy Cupcake)~~ – Death: Frozen to Death
4. Ivy Moon (Azure Ivy) – Death: ??
5. Amber Rose – Death: ??
6. Starry Rainbow (Comet Haze) – Death: ??
7. Twinkle Charm – Death: ??
8. Blossom Fire – Death: ??
9. Straight Note (Twinkle Dawn) – Death: ??
10. Lavender Moon – Death: ??
11. Cherry Petunia – Death: ??
12. Emerald Breeze – Death: ??
13. PUMPKIN – Death: ??
14. Dusk Glow – Death: ??
15. Scarlet Harmony – Death: ??

A smug grin appeared on her face. Very nice, she thought to herself. Only twelve more to go on this list. After this, she's going to burn it completely. Then keep hush-hush right after. No words, no nothing. After that, she'd feel more content afterwards. Free, safe. Not so paranoid.

Of course, Dahlia's going to still work with Pinkie Pie. Afterall, she truly adored the company of the fun party pony. Dahlia closed the folder with a hoof and placed it back down onto the desk. Trotting herself over to her bed, throwing herself onto it. Sinking herself into the soft mattress. A soft humming could be heard coming from the botanist. All she could remember is smiling widely before falling asleep into a slumber.

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**Three Weeks Later After The Events of "Freeze!"**

Dahlia Eve awoke to sounds of chirping birds and a blaring bright light from the windows. A loud groan heard as Dahlia rose from her bed like zombies would in comic books. Figures, another day... Dahlia turned her head over to the window to see the bright morning. Still adjusting her eyes to the light for a few seconds.

If not mentioned, her cottage wasn't far away from Ponyville as Dahlia thought it'd be. It's about an exact fifteen to twenty-minute walk from Fluttershy's cottage and the bakery. At least, that's what Pinkie said from her experience. Dahlia sighed, before rolling herself out of the bed, shifting onto her hooves to stand. Dahlia Eve trudged herself to the door to open it. She's greeted by the harsh blasts of cool winds from outside. Today, they felt more crisp and cool throughout her mane and tail than the other days. Shivering at the lovely feeling of cold winds.

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Dahlia cocked her head at the very faint shape of something rather pink in the distance. Squinting her own eyes at this. It's shape coming closer and closer-, forming the shape of none other than the famous party pony! Pinkie Pie! Automatically, a smile plastered Dahlia's expression. Anyday with Pinkie Pie is a joy. "Miss Pinkie! What're you doing here? I was just heading out to meet up with you at the bakery..." Dahlia looked a bit confused, worried even. "Is something wrong?" Adding on. But Pinks laughed, before shaking her head.

"Oh- no no no. Nothing is wrong. I just wanted to come tell you that the bakery is 'closed' for today. More for multiple reasons with the owners and I." Pink curly locks bounced as Pinkie spoke. Nodding before winking at her apprentice. And Dahlia knew what that meant for the both of them. Playdate hunting. Baking and stocking the inventory too. Either way, doesn't matter. "And I'm sure you know what that means, right? Behind the scenes work!" Pinkie hopped happily. Dahlia figured. "C'mon, let's get to it!" The party pony gestured her to come back to the bakery. But- Ms. Dahlia told her mentor that she needed to get a few things. Pinkie let her, so Eve zoomed back into her house and into her bedroom. Magically grabbing the usual items like the bag and cloak. Putting the items in her order in a rushed manner. Trotting out of the house and shutting the door behind her tail. A wide grin appeared on Dahlia's face, cloak messily put on as her magic fixed her little errors.

"Sorry, Pinks." Dahlia apologized at this.

But Pinkie only gave a playful chuckle. "Don't worry, Ms. Dahlia! You're good."

Then the pink pony began to bounce back her way to Ponyville. Dahlia Eve trotted to catch up to her. But Pinkie eventually slowed down her bouncing down to match her partner's pace. "Sorry! I'm just super duper excited!" Pinkie almost squealed.

"Oh? How come?" Dahlia's breathing began to slow down.

"Because! You and I are going to spend more time together baking and stocking inventory! Then! We'll definitely go on a walk to that somepony's house. Tee-hee!" Pinkie kept her pace. Dahlia looked over at her bouncy mentor. Did she?

"...Did you finally find her?" Eve asked, her walking slowed down a little more. No longer feeling rushed. Dahlia's curiosity had peaked. Pinkie Pie gave a nod at this.

"Mhm! Once again! Detective Pinkie Pie has found another pony with her fantastic finding skills!" Pinkie giggled at this.

"Thank you once again, Miss Pinkie. I don't know how to thank you for helping me out with this... silly little revenge hunt." Dahlia said, relieved.

"No problem, Ms. Dahlia! If this helps you get out aaaall that anger, then I'm willing to help you out! I'll go to any length just to see you smile, smile, smile!~" Pinkie smiled at her apprentice, who in return, grinned back. "Well, let's go get some work done for the shop. And then, we can go on that 'walk'." Dahlia winked playfully, as they both laughed at this.

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**After a whopping few baking sessions and stocking inventory...**

Miss Pinkie finished up her session, as well as Dahlia did too. The party pony told her apprentice that it's time to go on that 'walk'. So, they left the bakery. Dahlia took in the fresh and clean air. Seconds later, her mentor- Miss Pinkie finally caught up with her apprentice. Eve looked over at her, "Are you okay, Miss Pinkie?" A look of worry played on the mare's face. But the party pony reassured her with a silent pat on her shoulders.

"Just had to lock up. You know, bakery stuff!" A grin rested on her pink face. Before the mare bounced again in her pace.

"Okay..." Dahlia Eve slowly said.

"Well. Uhm, you said that we'd go over to the place now?" Dahlia's referring to Pinkie's talk from earlier.

"Uh huh! I said we would, right?" Miss Pinkie nodded her head lazily. With that question, Dahlia replied with a single nod, smiling a little. "Don't worry." Pinkie said, reassuring her.

"But first!" Suddenly, Pinkie pulled out some folders from her own curly mane. Opening them to see the profile of Ivy Moon.

And she began.

"Okay, Well-- During my research and investigations... I've pretty much found out that your 'Ivy Moon' is also known as 'Azure Ivy'. And she's been hiding out in Manehattan since you all split apart. Her routine is normally consisting of staying home, watching TV and caring for her plants and one cat named Ms. Pixel." Plants? Huh. Never thought that Ivy would stay home. Dahlia thought that Ivy's the type to be out all the time. Being an extrovert and stuff. Huh- oh well. To each pony of their own. After Dahlia hunts down this one, she's taking ALL of those plants home with her. Ivy WON'T be needing those anymore. Those babies are coming home with mama Eve. As for the cat? She's not sure... She'll put that kitter up for adoption. Somepony would want the poor critter. Perhaps she could ask Miss Pinkie about it. Maybe she knows.

Miss Pinkie continued on, "Another thing I've noted is that Ivy... doesn't have any fears... Like at all." Pinkie paused. "...According to my detective works..." The party pony sighed in disappointment. Sadly flipping through her page evidence on Ivy. "It's usually fun to find out what kind of fears a pony has-, because I can use those against them in creative playdates!" Pinkie exploded into pure excitement. "But! I couldn't find anything that Ivy's scared of... which is impossible! Everypony has a fear at some point!" Pinkie whined at that. Slamming a hoof onto the table. Rattling any dinerware on the table. Then she let out a disappointed sigh. Plopping her head onto the table, huffing. Finally lifting her head up and said, "Let's just go."

And both of them began to walk towards their destination.

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Dahlia breathed once before her eyes darted over to Pinkie's gaze. Miss Pinkie's just smiling, as she happily trotted alongside her apprentice. Possibly humming a tune that she knew from childhood. Dahlia looked down at ground with a blank stare. Not sure of what to say next. Suddenly, she got the idea of something really great. "Hey, Miss Pinkie?" She asked, lifting her head up to see her mentor.

"Yeah, Ms. Dahlia?" Blue sky eyes glaring over at the other.

Dahlia gulped before speaking, "You know about the fear thing earlier... Why don't we just find out the fear ourselves?" Dahlia suggested, hoping that Pinkie would at least agree. In fact, it's her ONLY idea in mind. "We don't have to but... I thought that it'd be cool to find it. Like a surprise treat in a cereal box kinda deal. Or a Pinata with candy." Saying, as Dahlia used magic to fix her bangs a little.

"Ooooh! I just LOVE surprises!" Pinkie almost shrieked in delight. "I wanna do that! It sounds really fun! But what do we do for the playdate?" Pinkie raised a brow at her own question.

"Hmmm..." Dahlia thought to herself for a little bit. "Just freestyle the date? You know... do whatever comes to mind. It's not clearly going to be perfect but- it'll work nonetheless." Eve suggested, giving reason for Pinkie to grin widely.

"OOOOH!" Dahlia saw Pinkie bounce happily around a few times in her path of walking. Dahlia slightly pouted a little at another thought. "Wait... we need tools... don't we?" She made an unsure face.

"Well, yes. Of course! But don't worry about that! I got you covered on that section. You know me! I'm Pinkie Pie, the nonsensical party pony!" Then a snort and giggle.

Dahlia nervously chuckled at this. "Right... well. We can freestyle the playdate to find out the secret fear. Cause everypony's gotta have a fear at some point. Can't walk into this life without one. Don't cha think so, Miss Pinkie?" Dahlia looked over to her mentor, a slight smile shown on her expression.

"Of course, Miss Dahlia. Everypony's gotta have a fear!" As Pinkie said that, they hoofbumped each other. Obviously agreeing. "Surprises ARE really fun. If I come to think about it..." Dahlia looked up to the sky to think. "Hmmmm..." Before going quiet for a little bit. Thinking about the possible options. There's so much to do!

For the next few minutes of walking, Dahlia took in the bright skies of Equestria for a few seconds. Admiring the clouds passing slowly by her and her mentor. When's the last time she's been outside for real? Probably forever ago. Remember, Dahlia's not fond of the outside. The only time Dahlia wanted to go out is the nighttime or places that provided cool shade. Either way, she needed some air flow in her bucking brain. It'd be good for her. Dahlia breathed in a good amount of air within her system. And exhale. It's always the crisp air from outside that has her weak. After a few more minutes of walking, Dahlia and Pinkie were both met with the face of a brown oak door. They're finally here at that one special pony's house. That pony being Ivy Moon. Dahlia snapped her head to see what Pinkie's expression was. Who on the other hoof-- was very excited and felt a little... bouncy in her place. Typical Pinkie manner. The party pony knocked on the door loudly. Knock. Knock. Knock. Immediately, Dahlia went to hide herself behind Pinkie. For that she didn't want to be seen... just yet. Still, she felt like a coward.

Pinkie looked back at the other with confusion on her face. But she didn't want to question it, instead, the mare looked ahead again. A few seconds later, Dahlia finally spoke out "Miss Pinkie Pie?" She said, very solemn.

"Yes, Ms. Dahlia? Is something the matter?" The pink mare looked back again at her apprentice.

"No, not really. Just... wondering what kind of plan is going to be in play here? Is this entire thing just a full freestyle type of thing?" Dahlia questioned, cocking her head to the side with concern reading her face.

"Weeeell... yeah. Like you suggested, right? A freestyle ambush with some freestyle type of death." Another chuckle at that. Dahlia just gave a slow nod at this.

"Right. Okay... wait... ambush?? What do you mean by an ambush!? It's practically daytime here! We could get caught! And I'm NOT going to a buckin' dungeon with a pile of bones in the corner!" Dahlia Eve hissed, almost crying at this thought.

But Pinkie twirled herself around and placed a hoof onto Dahlia's mouth. Now silencing her immediately. "Enough, Ms. Dahlia. Don't worry, okay? I have the high ground here. Just play along with me." Immediately after that, Pinkie faced the door again. Eve sighed at this before going quiet again. Looking straight down.

Dahlia watched her mentor patiently wait for their next playdate to show. Which, in seconds, Ivy opened the door to see the vibrant pink pony in front of her. "Uh... yes?" Ivy said, but gasped at who's she's looking at. It's Pinkie Pie! The party pony of Ponyville and all that is Equestria!

"Hello and good morning, Ms. Moon!" Pinkie cheered happily. The unicorn immediately became tense at the sight of her, becoming a little bit nervous. She's like a celebrity to her. Dahlia slowly peeked out to take a good look at Ivy Moon. Taking in every detail of Ms. Moon. Slate gray eyes caught that damn eyesore of a hide color- apple green. Ivy could blind another with that shit. Long, curly dark navy blue locks reaching down past her neck. A white bow tied alongside her head. Deep ocean blue eyes that almost match the color of Pinkie's sky blue ones. Finally, her cutie mark consisted of a dirt brown pot and a lavender plant sprouting out of it. Looking a bit grim with it tilted to the left side.

Dahlia gritted her teeth. "I-Is there something you need, Pinkie?" Ivy gave a gulp while asking this.

"Oh! Well, yes and no. Hee-hee!" Pinkie innocently rocked herself back n' forth.

"I just wanted to come over to see how you're doing! It's what I do with everypony! And since you've been new to town, this is a perfect time to do so!"

This took Ivy by a surprise, she didn't know what to say! Pinkie Pie? Wanting to come over to her place out of all ponies? Wow! "Is that all, Miss Pinkie? A-Anything else?" Ivy sheepishly asked, trembling a little.

"Weeeell, no. I wanted to actually come over here and have a cup of tea too! You know. Hang out and get to know each other over some nice tea..." Pinkie nodded at that. Grinning from ear to ear.

"T-Tea? You want to h-have tea? W-With me?" Ivy licked her lips at this. Almost wanting to neigh out of pure excitement but kept her cool.

"Well, duh!" Pinkie snorted, bouncing in her place. "Of course I do! If I didn't want to have some tea with you, I wouldn't be here now!" The mare lied, still smiling professionally in Ivy's face. Moon beamed at Pinkie's statement.

"W-Well... p-please! Come into mi casa! Make yourself at home." Ivy offered Pinkie inside by opening the door wider than before. Both Pinkie and Dahlia let themselves in. When Dahlia entered last, Ivy gave the mare a dirty look. Making her suspicious of Dahlia. Then shut the door behind them before speaking up, "Miss Pinkie Pie? What's Dahlia Eve doing here?" Ivy's face twisted into confusion. Following the two behind into the living room.

"Oh! She's my current apprentice! She works with me for the bakery nowadays. She's also considered my 'daughter', if you will. But still, a close friend." She stated, before plopping herself onto the black leather sofa. Her plot sinking in the leather cushion, leaving a butt imprint underneath. Giggling afterwards.

However, Dahlia didn't sit on anything. She just sat next to Pinkie on the ground, not even looking at Ivy. Moreso, Dahlia's staring right down at her own space. But eventually gave a few nervous glares at Ivy Moon. Who in return, shot daggers in return. But it faded after she looked over at Pinkie Pie again. Clearing her own throat to begin her ass kissing, "It's really awesome that you're here, Pinkie! Omigosh! The Element of Laughter in MY living room! Extreme party planner of the Mane Six!!" Obviously geeking out. Pinkie smiled in response before making a unsure face. But- something caught her mind. She forgot about something majorly important... the tea. Especially because Pinkie Pie could hear the steam hissing loudly from the kitchen.

"Ms. Ivy? I don't mean to be rude, but the tea?" Pinkie noted, pointing her hoof at the kitchen. Steam is seen beginning to cloud itself within the kitchen room.

Suddenly, Ivy Moon gasped. "Oh! R-Right! The tea! Excuse me." Ivy said before making way to her kitchen. Dahlia scrunched her snout up in disgust. Did she just really shift her moods right now? The mare shook her head in disappointment before sighing longingly. Pinkie turned herself to face Dahlia. Then a small and slow grin grew on her face, which made Dahlia gulp.

"Uhh, Miss Pinkie? Are you... okay?" Eve slowly asked her mentor.

"Of course! Why wouldn't I be when the both of us are in our next playdate's house?" The pink mare kept her wide smile, cocking her head to the side. Her voice low in a hushed whisper. Dahlia raised a brow at her, concerned. But Dahlia leaned in, lowering her voice to a murmur.

"So... what's really the plan?"

Pinkie then leaned herself torwards Dahlia, softly whispering back, "We use the element of surprise on her. But it has to be at the right moment. I'll tell you when we go by a hoof wave. There, I can go in the kitchen and distract her by talking for sometime. Then YOU can grab a weapon of choice and ambush her by surprise. But be very careful! This MUST be perfectly timed." Pinkie gasped for some air. Finally catching her breath. Dahlia raised a bow again, but realized Pinkie might have some more... "Our main goal is to knock her out, not kill her. If she fights back, we fight back. Then we of course tie her up and find her fear. And I think you know what happens next?" Pinkie quizzed and Dahlia nodded in reply. Pinkie smiled widely, "Good. Don't fail me now, Ms. Dahlia. You have so much potential and strength for being my first apprentice." Another smile.

"Right. I'll do my best." Dahlia nodded, smiling, but realized something. Her smile vanished soon after. "Uhm... what about taking her back to the bakery? Are we doing that?" Dahlia cocked her head in confusion. Pinks thought, now tapping her chin with a hoof.

"Hmmm... well. I know that it'd be too risky to drag a unconscious body in the daylight. Especially, when it's a large town full of ponies. Soooo... I'm thinking we could just stay here for a while and then leave after it hits sundown. Most pony folk there usually start to prepare themselves for the night." Pinkie whispered happily.

"Guess that makes sense..." Dahlia trailed off, using a hoof to scratch her head. She still looked very perplexed. But- the mare breathed in and out once. Just laying her head on the side of the couch, looking up at her mentor. Sighing.

"This better work..." She said.

"It will, trust me!" Pinkie laughed and snorted before covering her mouth quickly.

The both of them watched their host come back into the room with a few cups of tea on a tray, obviously encased in lavender magic. Both Dahlia and Pinkie both quickly turned to see their host. Returning to their 'natural selves'. "Now we have tea!" Pinkie grinned more at her own words, giggling.

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Ivy, Pinkie and Dahlia Eve all sat separately on the comfy leather sofa provided. Since tea is served, it'd been awfully quiet and nopony said anything. For it's a little too awkward to even start a conversation. Dahlia Eve looked down at her own tea cup. Ivy Moon stared down the ocean haired mare, Dahlia. Watching her every move and staring daggers. The dark mare glanced up at Ivy, before making a disgusted face at her. Dahlia glared down at her tea again. Sipping it a bit nervously. "So, Dahlia Eve." Ivy spoke up, sounding a little hostile. "So, how's life back in Ponyville? Been making a bit of a living nowadays?" Now quietly sipping her cup, curious and waiting for her answer. Dahlia paused for a second, tensing up a little.

"...It's fine, I guess. It's nothing really exciting." Dahlia's voice was low, barely even audible. Eve didn't want to talk to Ivy at all. In fact, she felt uncomfortable just by being here and having tea. Dahlia's orbs stared at the ground for a few seconds.

"Ponyville sounds nice, I guess. At least there's someone lovable in that town. And that would be Pinkie Pie. The best pony out of the Mane Six." Now Ivy sounded condescending and ass kissing. It disgusted Dahlia. "And plus, I'm actually surprised that Miss Pinkie let you work as an apprentice in her cute bakery. Despite how youadminister yourself out there in public. Especially that cute little newspaper that you put out for other ponies to see. Kinda like a little diary for your little thoughts and feelings. But- that's not how a newspaper functions, ya know." Sounding sarcastic, venom dripping in every word. Moon closed her eyes victoriously, now taking a small whiff of the hot liquid. Dahlia didn't have anything to say for that newspaper comment.

Pinkie gave a uncomfortable shift in her spot. The sounds of slow, but soft squeaking is barely heard underneath. Dahlia looked over at Ivy, narrowing her own eyes at her before staring down at the cup again. Watching the small ripples take effect in her cup as she swirled it. "For your information, Ms. Moon. Miss Pinkie was kind enough to take me in as a worker for Sugarcube Corner. I had some... money troubles after I moved there. Ah, times were hard then... Maybe you should learn a little kindness from Miss Pinkie sometime. It'd help with your little... sourpuss attitude. At least my newspaper INFORMS others and doesn't double cross them." Dahlia sneered at the last words. Ivy growled a bit. "And for your information, it's NOT Miss Pinkie's bakery. It's respectfully owned by the Cake family. That is all." Dahlia kept silent after, looking away from her. Ivy blinked in shock, not sure what to say.

The air felt tense all of the sudden now. And nopony said anything.

Pinkie Pie knew, before suddenly downed her tea before holding it out to her host. Then turning it upside down and shook it. "Whoops! I'm aaaall out of tea, Ms. Moon! Whoooo! That was some high quality tea! May I have another cup of tea? I'm fefinitely a fast drinker!!" It's obvious to Dahlia that the pink mare's trying to divert the situation onto something else. Good choice, Pinks.

"Oh my, you certainly are Miss Pie! Oh! I'm so sorry, let me get you both some more tea." Moon said, before zooming right back into the kitchen.

Dahlia turned her head, now leaning in towards Pinkie and whispered, "Do... we strike now?" She asked, but the pink party pony shook her head.

"We strike when her back is turned. Like I said before. If something goes wrong, well... we change plans. Not right now- it really isn't the time... I want more tea!" The pink mare stated, hissing.

"Okay..." Her apprentice answered.

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Ivy finally came back into the living room with cups filled with more tea. Once the green pony reached the coffee table, she placed the tray down on it. Softly humming to herself before sitting down on the couch. Leaning over before taking the cup and sipping it lightly. After that, Pinkie took hers and eventually Dahlia. However, Dahlia wasn't into the liquid anymore, so she set it back down on the tray. Ms. Moon gave a look of disapproval. "What's the matter, Ms. Eve? Do you not like my tea?" Ivy STILL sounded condescending, like... snooty. "If not, I can definitely make you another type of tea. I don't mind making some other tea for Ms. Nightmare. Oh! I meant Ms. Eve." Ivy covered her mouth and chuckled.

Dahlia Eve looked over at Ivy Moon with a glare. "No, I'd prefer regular ol' Earl Gray tea, thank you very much." Dahlia gritted her teeth together, trying to not lose it. "I prefer it everytime that we have a tea party." Another sip hear from the botanist.

"Oh? A tea party?" Ms. Moon immediately interjected. "Yes... a tea party with Miss Pinkie." Dahlia sounded very hesitant in her words.

"Sounds pretty fancy and... pristine for your statue." Ivy said, giving a little smirk.

Dahlia's ears perked up quickly. Which, gave Dahlia a bad taste in her mouth. Then eyed down Ivy Moon with soul burning eyes. "What is THAT supposed to mean, Ms. Ivy?" Dahlia asked, snarling. Pinkie herself, tensed up at this conversation. This is going south and she didn't want to have them fighting automatically. So... Pinkie does this.

"HEY! We should definitely have more sugar for teas! Yup, yup, yup! I need me some more sugar!" Pinkie said, quickly swirling her tea liquid with her own spoon. Poor Pinkie Pie. Eve and Moon lifted their heads up to see Pinkie Pie nervously smiling and pointing to her own cup. Ivy's expressions went from a hardened look to a softer one. Seeing the cup in her single hoof.

"Oh! Excuse me, how rude of me to forget some sugar! Allow me to grab us all some more." Ivy nodded at that before standing up and trotting straight back into the kitchen.

Finally, Pinkie Pie leaned torwards her apprentice and whispered, "Now we attack. This is the perfect chance. I'll distract her and you grab something in the living room to knock her out with. Okay?" Pinkie looked over at her apprentice.

"Alrighty, sounds pretty good." Dahlia replied lowly. Then Pinkie slid off the couch and trotted happily into the kitchen. Dahlia watched carefully for a signal.

After entering, Pinkie soon gave a hoof wave behind her tail. Indicating the signal. Dahlia immediately (and carefully) sat up from her spot. Quietly trotting around the living room in search for a weapon good enough to knock Ivy out. Scouting out anything she could find. After minutes of countless searching, the entire living room that she searched is completely clean from top to bottom. There's no trace of any weapon to use anywhere. The only things in the room is the coffee table, two sofas and a single chocolate oak chair in the left side of the room. As well as two brown pots idly hanging in the left and right corners with white cloth string. Dahlia blinked, realizing the chair might work. But- the pots could be useful too... Hm...

Only one decision. Now lighting up her horn, she trotted herself over to the chair. Magically lifting the object into the air and holding it with her magic. After, Dahlia quietly made her way to the hallway (which is also connected to the kitchen) with her weapon. This way, she would sneak behind Ivy Moon like described.

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Meanwhile, Pinkie Pie trotted herself happily into the kitchen to see her host, Ivy Moon. Noticing that she's waiting for something. Preferably the tea on the stove to boil. Right there, she appeared next to her.

"Hiya, Ms. Ivy! Whatcha up to?" Pinkie innocently asked the other with doe eyes. This scared the Tartarus out of the green unicorn, making her scream. Looking back, she blinked and sighed.

"O-Oh, Pinkie... It's you. You scared me! Please don't do that again." Another sigh.

Pinkie frowned, "Oh.. I'm sorry! I just reeeeally wanted to see whatcha up to! Are you watching the stove? Or is the stove watching you?" The party pony cocked her head to the side, genuinely curious.

Ivy raised her brow, "Uhm... No... I'm waiting for the tea." She quietly said, looking over to the kettle and finally slowing down in boil.

"Ooooh. Okay, uhm. I see!" Pinkie nodded lazily. After that, it went quiet. Just for a little while until- "Hey, so- I got a question for ya, Ms. Moon! You don't mind me asking some questions, do you?" Pinkie innocently blinked. Ivy looked at her and shook her head.

"No, I don't mind any question that you give me! I'd be honored to answer some questions from the great Pinkie Pie!" Ivy said, making a hoof motion of a rainbow. Then she giggled.

Pinkie's stomach churned just a little. "Okay, I see!" Pinkie remained in her cheery demeanor. "Well... My question is... How do you know so much about me?" Pinkie Pie asked, a pink bow raised. Now genuinely curious. That actually made Ivy chuckle sheepishly.

"Oh... well. Uhm... I know so much because... I've been to almost every party that you've done! And... maybe at some of the social events held. Haha." A blush bright as Luna's moon. She continued, "...Ever since you and your friends ended Nightmare Moon and saved Equestria from evil- you've been SUCH a big inspiration to me." Ivy caught herself blushing deeper, rubbing the back of her neck. "Kinda sounds like I'm ass kissing, but really- You and the other Elements have been the only reason why I push myself harder in magic. And of course, my other lesser talents." Ivy timidly laughed.

Miss Pie looked a bit shocked at her words. Before her face formed a very wide smile. "Wow, Ms. Moon! Well, I'm very flattered that you take great inspiration from me and my real close friends! Please don't push yourself too hard now, you hear?" Pinkie said. "We wouldn't want a unicorn with such magical potential dropping dead!"

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All of the sudden-- Dahlia swiftly came in swinging at the back of Ivy's head with her chair. Causing the object to snap in multiple pieces, causing different bits of wood fly all over the floor. Ivy dropped right there on the floor, knocked out entirely. Feeling the sensation of her body floating away. Meanwhile- Pinkie stared down at Ivy's unconscious body and gave a few giggles. "Not literally! I didn't think it'd go down THIS way."

But Dahlia shook her head. Giving a small chuckle. "Pinkie, I didn't actually kill her. I knocked her out with this chair. Remember? Your plan? We knock her out and I got the bitch. Like you wanted me to do." Dahlia nodded.

"Of course I remember, sillyhead! But you could've just waited a little longer... Oh well!" Pinkie said, grinning like a madmare.

Dahlia shook her head again, this time scoffing. "Come on, let's get her tied up for the playdate before she wakes." The dark mare commanded. "Okay!" Pinkie replied happily, now pulling out some rope from her pink curls. The both of them began to tie her up with rope. Courtesy from... Pinkie's weird storage mane (lol).

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Ivy Moon opened her eyes to nothing but an blurry enviroment. She could hear some rope swinging freely- like something was hanging from the ceiling. Her head felt like someone took a mallet and smashed it against her head multiple times. As she woke, it got intense in the sense of heavy pounding. Kinda like a hangover that she's had every Friday night. What's even worse is that she saw everything from an upside down angle. Which made the feeling even MORE worse. "Ugh..." She muttered out, blinking her eyes a few times to fix her vision. Noticing she's above a small plastic pool, almost big enough to fit one or two small foals in. Moon blinked at this before her nose crumple up out of confusion. "Huh? A foal pool? What's a foal pool doing below--... And why the hell am I...??" She shouted, before noticing her rope bonds. Ivy's eyes went a bit wide at this. Oh Celestia! She's hogtied and upside down like an buckin' animal! A growl muttered from her, squirming more in her binds. Horseapples! Why is everything around her hooves so tight? Why...? Ugh!!

Then she suddenly went limp, not even remotely trying anymore. What's the point of trying when you're just tied up like an animal? Another sigh. Whatever this is... wasn't a joke or anything remotely buckin' funny.

A memory hit her like a brick. Gasping.

Dahlia Eve...

She put her in this weird place! Ivy knew it. She KNEW that Dahlia was bad news. But what about Pinkie Pie? She thought. She was even there with her... That's nearly impossible! Not the incredible and sweet loving Miss Pinkie Pie! There's no way of her ever doing this! This has to be a prank. Yeah! Pinkie's known for notorious pranks! Ones that have surprises. Pinkie Pie always loved them. Maybe if she waited- she'd get an answer to her own questions. And there's no reason to panic or scream, just to remain calm as she could. Holding onto the little bit of hope that she held in her little equine heart.

She dangled there for a few seconds to only realize that she had her magic! She closed her eyes and tried to light up her horn. Only a weak little flicker of lavender light before it sizzled out seconds after. Again, she lit up her horn, then another weak spark fizzled itself out. Then realized one possible thing. The horror spread over her expression. If a Unicorn cannot use their magic and sparks fly... well. Ivy went limp in her spot and began to sob relentlessly. She cried for the longest time and didn't see herself stopping anytime soon. She didn't understand why's she the one getting punished? What did she ever do to anypony? ...Did she do anything bad in her life? Surely no... because she only tried to pull herself away from all of the past drama... live her life anew. Which she did successfully for a while. She STILL didn't understand- Ivy did everything right by the book. Changed her name, location and even her interests. Figuring that plan would live forever...

Alas-- that plan has failed.

And now, her past has definitely come back to haunt her. Damn, Karma has a boss way of reaching back to you on the phone line. Ivy Moon just laid limp within the air, hanging idly and eyes glistening with hot tears falling down into the foal pool. Pap. Pap. Pap. Now silently sobbing to herself to sleep.

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Minutes after waiting, the door finally squeaked open and a bright light illuminated half of the cellar room. Ivy blinked her eyes open, lucky to have not witness such brightness-, Ivy just listened to the sounds of wood stairs creaking. Getting closer and closer. And Ivy gulped, seeming nervous. The lump in her throat hurt. Now her eyes glared over to the shadows presented in the light. Two shadows of the only two ponies who possibly took her down here.

Pinkie Pie and Dahlia Eve.

Ivy refused the fact that it could possibly be Pinkie Pie too. Shaking her head in denial of that thought. But on the other hoof- she faced the fact that Dahlia put her down here- in this filthy place- tied up like an animal. But what was the reason? WHAT WAS THE REASON?! Ivy finally saw the reveal of her two captors in the room. One of ocean blue hair and slate grey orbs. And the other-- No... not those pink curly locks... those sky blues eyes... Could it really be? Pinkie Pie? N-No! It can't!

A giggle escaped the party mare, "Oh well! Would'ja look at that? We have a little piggy on the wire!" Then Pinkie's familiar bounce. But Ivy Moon blinked, not sure to really say. Only to have her mouth agape. Nothing but shock and anger riddled her entire being. She wanted to scream at Dahlia Eve. And maybe Pinkie Pie for enabling her. Either way, she still shook with rage.

"Dahlia Eve!" Ivy shouted out before anything else, wiggling again in her restrictions. Failing to escape out them once again. Crap, if only! She'd run up on Dahlia and rip her hair out of that head of hers. Another wiggle that she made with her hooves but- nothing. Like usual. Dahlia happily trotted her way up to the pool.

"Yes? You called?" There's nothing but a smug look on her face. It looked like she's frowning due to her angle. But she wasn't. And she knew... Ivy kept nothing but a straight face. Grinding her teeth a little.

"WHAT IN THE TARTARUS IS GOING ON HERE?!" Ivy shouted. "This better be a prank, Dahlia or I swear that I'll--! I'll--!!" Squirming once again, but alas- no avail.

Eve just gave a little laugh. "A lot of stuff. But- to begin with, you're in your own home, hung above a foal pool. And no, this isn't a prank set up by my great and awesome mentor, Pinkie Pie. This is actually a playdate designed just for you.~" Dahlia cooed at her, making the other growl down at her. Trying to snap her chompers at Dahlia, but due to the distance- it proved fruitless. Then the word 'playdate' hit her hard.

"Playdate? What in the Tartarus are you talking about?! Explain yourself!" Ivy Moon demanded angrily.

"Gladly." Dahlia chirped. "You see- me and Miss Pinkie had a genius moment. So we both came up with a plan to... knock you out cold. And to have what we both call a 'playdate'. This playdate is to... well- harvest the tasty material that is inside of you. The equine pony." Dahlia said, now circling the little pool provided.

"H-Harvest? W-What do you mean...?" Ivy began to shiver at that word. Not liking it one bit. Dahlia sighed in frustration, she's going to have to explain every time isn't she?

Thank Luna for Pinkie Pie.

"Ah! Great that you asked!" Pinkie smiled before jumping out from behind Dahlia. "We harvest your insides! You know! THE GUTS! Then we use them for future pastries and goodies at Sugarcube Corner!" Pinkie laughed, then a snort heard. "But first, we have a... erm... plan to find out your fear before the big harvest! Me and Dahlia wanted to see what you're truly afraid of! It's been truly a challenge." Pinkie gasped for air. Then continued again, "To be honest, I tried to find your fear in your little routine. And I cannot for the life of me- figure it out!!" After, Pinkie deadpanned. "But- I've found nothing. And it's unfortunate." The pink bouncy mare sighed. Ivy didn't say a single word, for she's in utter shock. What was she to say? Even worse... those words just came out of the party pony that she's admired half of her life. Not to mention... Pinkie Pie was following her?! She's so confused. All she could squeak out is Pinkie's name.

Dahlia stopped in her tracks, making Pinkie bump into her. Almost knocking Dahlia forwards in the process. Ivy laughed a coupled times, "Oh please... you wouldn't killme!" Ivy said, smug. Challenging them both. But Pinkie gave the longest (and giddy) laugh she's ever given.

"Oh yes! We would, Ms. Moon." A smile on that stupid pink face. Ivy went silent afterwards.

Ms. Dahlia leaned in and sniffed her captive for a bit. Before turning to face Miss Pinkie again. "Pinks, Ivy smells of macha green tea. Do we have a use for that in the kitchen?" She asked, cocking her head to the side. Pinkie thought for a good moment, humming to herself.

But to no avail, her mentor couldn't think of a damned thing. She just shook her head. "No, I don't think I have any use for that type of material. Since it's a little foreign to me." After Pinkie said that, Dahlia frowned. But Pinkie thought of an idea. "Though...! The material could be converted into a tea or icing. If you really think about it." Pinkie interjected. "Or the other option! You can eat the remains raw." Pinkie Pie offered her. Dahlia's face softened to a smile.

"Either way is good. I don't care. We can deal with it later. Right now- we both freestyle this playdate and gather the material." The darker mare felt a little rushed.

"Relax, Ms. Dahlia! One step at a time." Pinkie gave Dahlia a gentle hoof pat on her back. Still smiling.

And Dahlia gave a long sigh before looking back up at Ivy. "Right. Little steps." She paused then continued, "So. You get it, Ms. Moon?" Obviously asking her enemy, who's hanging very still. Her expression still in shock. But soon snapped out of it and stared over to Dahlia with a neutral expression.

"...Yes. I do understand... but I... I still don't understand why you both chose... this path..." Moon struggled to form her words. But the apprentice and mentor both snickered to themselves about this.

"One simple word, Ms. Moon!" Dahlia grinned wide.

"Money!" Pinkie and Dahlia both said in unison. Ivy's eyes grew wide at such an answer. But swallowed down her lump in her throat.

"So, you're both telling me that you two are harvesting and killing other ponies with a motive for money?!" Ivy didn't care anymore, she felt her filter dissolve. There's nothing but hatred for both ponies in front of her. She didn't care if she idolized the fun pink pony. What she did behind closed doors is disgusting!

Well, mama said never meet your idols...

"Think about it, Ivy. Times are getting a little rough for me and Miss Pinkie. It's about to be winter pretty soon. They say that it's gonna be one of the harshest winters that we've had in a long time. SO- The both of us need money to have for necessities and food. I'd think you'd understand. Since you're somepony of society." Dahlia said, turning herself away from Ivy a little. Ivy pondered for a mere moment. She guessed that'd make sense. But the other part about 'harvesting'? There's other better ways of doing this!

"But-! There's better ways to make the pastries and sweets! Just make them by scratch!" Ivy whined at this. But both Dahlia and Pinkie only laughed again.

"Oh silly! We do!" Pinkie hopped up and down again. "You think that we don't or something? How insane! I'd be out of a job if I served actual plain cupcakes and other pastries without the secret ingredient! Which is this!" A snort then another chuckle. Dahlia followed along with a snicker.

Ivy growled at the two. "I-- E-... But- Pinkie! This is pony meat! Our race that you're serving to others!" Ivy argued. "You can't just tell me that it's not!" Ivy tried to jerk herself forwards, but her bonds stopped her.

"Well, it is but at the same time- it isn't." Pinkie stated, nodding at that. Another hop. Pinkie's seen twitching her ears a little. Everytime that Pinkie Pie hopped, snorted or even bounced, the green mare wanted to break that nose of hers.

A few moments of silence.

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Suddenly, another question popped up in her mind. One question that both couldn't miss answering. "W-Wait- w-what about the population? Wouldn't anypony notice others going missing? D-Do you even plans for that??!" Ivy asked, almost practically shouting at the both of them now. But the both of them giggled and never answered her. Going silent. But this made Ivy Moon angry even more. "HEY! Answer me, you bozos!" But her cry still didn't get an answer. Ivy growled before shaking with rage. "AAAARGH! BUCK YOU!" Ivy finalized, raging in her own binds again. Trying to kick and squirm but- again... nothing.

"Stick a buckin' sock in it, Ivy." Dahlia snarled. As she said that, Pinkie Pie pulled a sock from her mane and stuck it into the victim's mouth.

"Literally!" The party mare jumped in the air once. But Ivy's expression hardened. Muffling some curses within the sock.

"Alright. Let us start on the first... thing." Dahlia said, very unsure. "Which is shaving off your mane and tail!" Blurting out. Ivy's jaw dropped in awe at the idea. Letting the sock fall onto the ground. No... not the mane! Anything but that!! "Pinks here, wants to use it as a type of... erhm... string for something that she's been working on." Dahlia clapped once before giving a small smirk.

"It's a top secret one at that too." Pinkie chimed in. Wiggling her brows a little. Immediately after, the party mare pulled a extension cord and razor from her mane. Plugging in the razor blade into the orange cord first. Then hopping around the dim room, trying to find at least ONE outlet to plug the extension cord into. Seconds after, Pinkie eventually found a outlet near the exit. Bouncing over to her apprentice with the razor in hoof. Turning it on in the process. Hearing the buzz of the device made Ivy extremely nervous.

"Usually shaving somepony's head is a sign of utter disrespect. But in reality, I have zero respect for fake ponies like you." Dahlia said, waving the razor around with her words. A sigh, but it wasn't a frustrated one. More of a disappointed one. "Once again, like I told the others before you-" Dahlia paused for a second. "You're all fake Marbie dolls-- just like Diamond Ocean." Dahlia's tone was flat.

"BUCK OFF!" Ivy spat out.

No word. Nothing.

After that, Dahlia turned to her mentor and said, "Miss Pinkie? Would you like to do the honor of shaving the head?" Before hoofing her the razor.

"Why yes, Ms. Dahlia. Don't mind if I do!" Pinkie said, happily snatching the razor and bounced over to the captive. Hovering over the other with a wide grin across her face. Ivy idly shook in her binds.

"P-Pinkie... p-please! T-Think about what y-you're about to do! Y-You can't get rid of me! I'm y-your biggest fan!!" Ivy begged, tears pratically in her blue doe eyes.

"Yeeeeah, about that Ms. Moon... Nopony really likes a kiss ass. At least I know I don't." The mare said, before gripping at Ivy's head. Beginning to shave off her hair bit by bit. Bzzzzt. Bzzzzt. Dahlia watched from afar while their captive started to cry. Knowing that this- is Ivy's bad end. She didn't know how long that the crying or the shaving went on for, but it felt like bucking forever. Tears staining her cheeks and face. Ivy will admit, Pinkie Pie's pretty good with the razor. She didn't experience any nipping of the blade or any sharp cuts. So- that's good. Ivy at this point, didn't know what to express other than rage and wrath.

After a few minutes, Pinkie moved right on the tail. Ivy's eyes looked down at the foal pool full of fallen hair strands and cried again. She's completely buckin' bald! BALD! How humiliating! She doesn't think she'd be going outside anytime soon after this...

Pinkie looked up and smiled. "Oh... don't cry Ms. Moon! Soon you'll be recycled into some pastries for other ponies to eat! Hee hee!" Pinkie giggled at that, Dahlia joined in too. The thought of being made into pastries almost made Moon wanna vomit. Starting to heave a little. Dahlia shot a look over at Ivy, taking a few moments to take in her expression.

Then it clicked. "Miss Pinks, I think Ms. Moon here is gonna puke pretty soon... You better collect the hair before she actually does the deed." As Dahlia said that, Pinkie immediately shut the razor off and rushed herself to collect all of the hair into her hooves. Dahlia blinked at how fast this was actually getting done. "Did you get all of the tail too?" Dahlia wanted to make sure. So Pinkie wouldn't forget all that she needed. Pinkie turned Ivy around with a single hoof, checking the tail. Yeah. It's completely shaven off clean.

"Mhm! I got it all, don't worry about me Ms. Dahlia." Pinkie smiled over at her loving apprentice. This made Dahlia's expression soften a little bit.

"Alright then." Dahlia replied softly. Lucky for Ivy, she saved herself from vomiting like a stupidhead.

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The inflatable pool is now emptied and Dahlia's free to do what she wanted. But what? Dahlia thought to herself for a few seconds.

Ding!

An idea hit her. Dahlia happily trotted herself over to Pinkie, who was bundling up the long hair strands. She looked over at Dahlia with a raised brow. Ivy saw from the distance that Dahlia whispered something into the party mare's ear. Making the pink pony look very surprised, but amused. Happily, she finally finished the hair bundle before stuffing it into her hair storage mane. After that, Pinkie dug inside of there and pulled out only two things from her mane. What looks like a medium sized clear bug box and a rolled up cylinder shaped... mat on top? It's all rolled up tightly and with a seal holding it all together. Dahlia gladly took the items with her magic and trotted right back over to the captive.

"I've got something real special for ya." Dahlia happily said, setting down the items in front of the other. Taking the rolled up mat and placed it right on the ground. Dahlia began to roll out the mat, revealing along the way- many sharp tools like scalpels, pocket knives, mini hammers and saws, etc. It looked like a backup kit for whatever's needed. Ivy shook within her clutches and prayed that Dahlia wasn't going to do what she thought... cut her up in pieces. Instead, Ivy watched as Dahlia search for one of sharpest tools in the kit, the scalpel. Dahlia happily took it and looked at Ivy Moon for a few seconds. Thinking about this for a bit. More on the fact she's deciding on where she wanted to place the incision. She needed to do this now.

So, Dahlia sawed back and forth at the rope up top. Once the rope broke free, Ivy flopped to the ground and into the foal pool. Once she did, she's met with a restriction of the neck. And Dahlia magically spread Ivy out on the floor by the arms and legs. Like how they'd do them frogs in science classes. Dahlia placed the blade tip first from the collarbone and cut vertically down to the groin area. Ivy screamed out in pain, shivering at the cold blade touching her skin. Dahlia finally opened up it's flaps, exposing all of the darker green colored organs. Once Dahlia located the large intestine, she carefully cut left to right smoothly on one little area. Ivy stared down in shock. Her entire being racked with terror. She didn't say a single word, just her with her jaw dropping as wide as it could. Wishing that this was all just a dream... It has to be!

But it wasn't.

Pinkie on the other hoof, came in with a silver roller table. The one that they use back at the cellar. Dahlia placed the scalpel on the table and turned to the insect box. Using magic to lift the flaps open, revealing... spider webs? Dahlia raised a brow before looking over to her mentor. Pinkie looked very confident and smug. "Before you ask, it's spiders. But not just any spiders. Flesh eating spiders." A giggle. But Both Dahlia and Ivy stared blankly at her. One was terrified deep down and the other shocked in awe. The party mare noted both reactions of each pony. Pinkie ignored Ivy, only focusing on Dahlia. "Don't worry though- these spiders haven't really hatched yet. They're still in the sack, nesting like nopony's business. So, we have some time to put this inside of the captive." Pinkie Pie stated, smiling a little. Dahlia looked a little relieved. Nodding at this. Pinkie loomed over the plastic box and slowly looked through the nest of webs inside. Finally finding the main sack that is hanging in a corner before dusting some of the cobwebs away to get to the sack. Finally scooping it up into her hooves. Hoofing it over to the other. Dahlia carefully took the web sack. Now making her way back over to Ivy and opening the intestine wide. Ivy squeaked as this all went down. Shifting very uncomfortably in her spot. Dahlia placed the sack gently into the open intestine. Pinkie Pie hoofed some of the hair from the bundle to Dahlia to seal it. Dahlia stitched up the wound tightly with some of Ivy's hair with a needle. After that, she stitched up the flaps made from earlier.

Ivy was now panicking frantically. "W-What the Tartarus did you just do?!" Ivy wiggled violently. "WHAT DID YOU JUST DO?!?!!" Ivy screamed on the top of her lungs. Panicking now. Pinkie and Dahlia both laughed, knowing what's about to go down.

"Alright, alright. Calm the hay down now. I just put some...erh... spiders within you. But- they ain't just regular spiders neither. They're... flesh eatin' spiders. Like stated by Pinks before." Dahlia said flat out. Ivy then and there wanted to REALLY die. She buckin' hated spiders with a burning passion. Everytime that Ivy Moon saw one in her house, she would take a broom and smash it. Anything to get that VERMIN out of her place! Spiders are the worst thing to ever exist on this planet!

She laid there with a sack of newborn spiders implanted inside her. The very thought of it gave her spine chills. And the urge to vomit violently right there. But she didn't want to give any satisfaction of being deathly afraid of spiders to them. Because in the end, she knew they'd use this against her until she's dead. Endless torture. Ivy kept silent for the most part. But her silence didn't cover the terrified facial expressions given on her face from the inside. Pinkie tried to not grin at this. She knew that she had Ivy Moon. Ivy pursed her lips tightly before darting her focus away from them. "The little ones inside of you should hatch about ten to fifteen minutes in. You'll really start to feel it when you start to squirm." Pinkie said, grinning brightly down at her host. Oh how Ivy wanted to smash that party pony's face inwards. Buck her for enabling such a gross act! Ivy rolled over on her side and gave a long pained cry.

"I buckin' hate you, Pinkie Pie... I hate you so much..." Ivy breathed to herself.

But Pinkie heard that somehow. She leaned her ear in to 'hear'. "What was that?" Pinkie sounded curious, a little smirk forming. Ivy went completely silent. Refusing to speak anymore, knowing that it just would get her into trouble. "Hmmmm?" Pinkie leaned in more. Desperate to really know what their captive said. Ivy shook her head in head, still refusing. But- Pinkie shrugged.

"Well, to let you know- me and my apprentice are going to take a ten to fifteen minute break. Then the both of us are gonna come back to watch the show! Tata!" Pinks said excitedly, then giggled before bouncing back up to the kitchen. Dahlia followed suit behind with a smile on her face.

SLAM!

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It'd been over about thirteen to fourteen minutes now.

Pinkie and Dahlia finally made their way back down into the cellar once again. Ivy's ears perk up at the sounds of trotting and eyes shooting open. Her adrenaline shot up in her veins, waking her up. Now breathing heavily. Looking around frantically, realizing that she's still home. Mumbling something underneath her breath. "Wakey wakey, Ms. Sunshine!! We're baaaack!!~" Pinkie hopped around Ivy Moon in circles happily.

"L-Leave me alone... please..." Ivy tried to swat Pinkie away from her. Or push her. Whatever, but-- Pinkie didn't listen and just kept bouncing.

"Sorry, Ms. Moon! We can't leave ya alone!" Pinkie said, before stopping in her spot. "This is a one time opportunity to see this type of show! A spider show!" Then she pulled popcorn from her mane and began to eat some of it. Pulling a chair to sit next to her apprentice. Dahlia stared at her mentor, who offered her some of her snack. But- Dahlia shook her head and sat next to Pinkie Pie. Rolling her eyes. She'll never question the logic of Pinkie herself.

"Hey Pinks...?" Dahlia looked over at Pinkie Pie.

"Yeeees, Ms. Dahlia?" Pinkie grinned down at her.

"How many eggs were in that spider sack exactly? I'm really curious." Dahlia rubbed her chin with a hoof. "Mmmm... About... five hundred. Maybe even more than that. I don't know. But I'm sure that it's five hundred eggs in total. Why did you want to know?" Pinkie raised a brow at that, a little confused.

"Because that." Dahlia pointed at Ivy's face, which is white as a ghost. They finally got her flank.

"FIVE HUNDRED???!!!!" Ivy Moon screeched. So much so that it almost shattered their eardrums. Ivy began to breathe in and out frantically. Now panicking.

"I think we just found out the feeeear.~" Dahlia sung with a small smile on her face.

"And it didn't even take too long either!" Pinkie added on, giggling.

"W-What? What are you talking about? I-I'm not scared!" Ivy looked at them, a bit confused. Trying to play dumb. Did they finally catch on to her greatest fear? Oh no... they DO know!

"Oh come on, Ms. Moon! You've been terrified since the moment we put the sack inside of you! Tartarus! Even your actions has been speaking volumes all this time!" Pinkie stated, giggling more. Making Ivy's blood boil. "I can read other's like a book. It's really easy, ya'know!" Pinkie smiled at this. "Aaaand I can tell you have one of the most common phobias in ponies! Spiders! How could I NOT have seen it before?? It's so simple yet genius!" And then the pink pony jumped high in the air, laughing. "My intuition told me to bring a least one bug. Thank Celestia for my choosing of the insects today! Tee hee!" Pinkie grinned from ear to ear. Then Ivy began to tear up, unable to say anything. And she didn't even try to move anymore, despite being free from her bonds.

Unfortunately- Pinkie was singing in the background. Which made the situation even worse.

Spiders! Spiders!

Oh so frightening!

See them in your house-, being all creepy and crawly!

Yes, Yes, Spiders!

Creepy!

Spooky ooky!

See them lurk within your house, your house!

Let them stay and they build a nest!

Oh yes!

Oh yes!

Spiders, spiders, spiders!

Ooky spooky!

Yeah!

After Pinkie Pie finished her song, she stopped bouncing. Still, she was laughing. And it drove Ivy Moon up the buckin' wall! Why's she being tormented? For being fake? In what manner made her all fake? She had so many questions to ask these two. Especially Dahlia Eve. She wanted to honestly dive into her mind and just learn about it. Ivy's always been so curious about her since their first encounter. But for now-

"Dahlia?" Ivy softly let out, sounding a bit timid.

"Yes, Ms. Moon?" Dahlia replied.

"Why am I being punished exactly?" Ivy asked, looking up at the two other ponies lazily.

"Ohhhh... well. Many things. But the biggest one is that you ran under the guise of Diamond like a cult. Being fake with her. Being blind. Yadda, yadda. A LOT of reasons." Dahlia replied.

"So you're punishing the innocent followers now? You can't do that! Diamond and Chatter were both the puppetmasters! Well... Diamond was mostly. But still! I'm innocent!! I only followed because I was being manipulated! I swear!" Ivy cried, begging.

"It doesn't matter!! You followed Diamond. And not to mention, you made fun of me when I needed you, Velvet and Chatter the most! You all abandoned me like trash! So you know what? I'm treating you like trash back! All of you are going to taste buckin' death!" Dahlia said, practically raising her voice. Getting a little angry now. "You don't DESERVE to live, Ivy. You've betrayed some people. You also turned your back on others who THOUGHT you where their friend. Their FAMILY MEMBER. You left all of them, you coward!! Traitor!" Dahlia spat.

Ivy looked at her for a few seconds before saying, "You're so bucking petty, Dahlia. So vindictive. And I hope that one day it'd come back and bites you straight in THE ASS! And that my friend- would be KARMA knocking your stupid ass back ten pegs!!" Ivy retorted angrily.

Dahlia didn't do anything. Not even a reaction- she just stared at her victim. It wasn't that Dahlia didn't know what to say... it's just-- there's nothing really TO say at the time. And she wasn't going to argue with Ivy either. So, Eve became nothing but silent. Her expression on her face contorted into stoicism like always. Internally pissed off. Rather- Dahlia trotted hesitantly over to the captive, before squatting down to her level. Ivy immediately became extremely nervous at these actions but defensive too. Unsure about what's to really happen. Frantically moving away from her everytime that Eve got closer to her. "N-No! Stay the buck away!!" Ivy panicked. Dahlia only laughed at the sight of Ivy's fear. Towering over her like skyscraper. Dahlia's eyes shrunk to the size of pinpricks and her laughter only grew louder into low cackles. She couldn't stop. So much so that Pinkie Pie joined in with the laughter. She found it fun for no reason. After all, she WAS the Element of Laughter. However, Pinkie's didn't really mix well with hers, which scared Ivy the most. The cacophony of laughters is horrifying to her. So Ivy covered her own ears. Make it stop! Abruptly, Dahlia slowed down her laughing. Pinkie eventually followed suit.

A smile appeared on Eve's face again. "Ms. Moon. Have you've noticed anything... different about your magic?" Dahlia pointed out, trying to contain her own excitement. Lighting up her horn. Now using her magic to pull Ivy close to her. Using her hoof to press down on the head of Ms. Moon. Making her yelp out of pain. She'd forgotten about her own horn. Feeling the tears piling up in her eyes. Ivy Moon pulled herself away with an angered look. Covering her own head in defense.

"Shut the buck up Dahlia! I don't want to address it!" Dahlia saw that Ivy knew about it. And was VERY ashamed. Dahlia snickered at her.

"You wanna know what I did?" Dahlia said, now leaning in.

"Shut up!" Ivy cried. "J-Just shut up! Just shut the buck up!" The green pony started to sob and curl up. Ivy couldn't face it. No-- she couldn't bare it! Make it stop!

"I smashed it with a sledgehammer while you slept." Dahlia said, still grinning from ear to ear.

And Ivy Moon screamed loud. So loud that it would've shattered multiple windows.

Both Dahlia and Pinkie both covered their ears due to the piercing sound. Celestia and Luna. That's the one thing Dahlia didn't want to hear. But it's said and done. She couldn't go back now. The green pony's breathing labored, as she laid there in her spot. Silent, turning her head to the opposite side. Not even looking at Dahlia anymore. Sniveling and just cradling herself shakily. Dahlia turned away from her, rolling her eyes before walking over to Pinkie Pie. Whispering something into the pink pony's ears for a few seconds. They twitched a little bit. Ivy turned her head over to watch Pinkie's expression go from neutral to a smug look. Giggling before covering her mouth with a hoof. Ivy squinted her eyes at the two. Something in her stomach churned, feeling warm. And she had the urge to run. To really think about it-, Ivy's free from her own bonds. She could attempt to run out of here right now. But if she did-- would they catch her? Of course. What kind of dumb question is that to ask yourself? Ivy breathed slowly and tried to relax herself.

But that didn't last for even a second because Ivy began to writhe on the floor a little. Both Dahlia and Pinkie looked at each other and grinned wide. "Showtime!" They both said in unison. Ivy had forgotten about the damn spiders. Got bucking damn it... Ivy's eyes went wide at the sharp jabbing pain felt in her lower intestine. She groaned, as she jerked herself back and forth on the floor. Holy buckin' crap! This felt like somepony's constantly stabbing her low in the lower abdomen! This pain lasted a few seconds before it's interrupted with a sudden warmth. This new sensation ceased all pains within her lower body. Ivy relaxed, laying there with tears threatening to come down. Letting the warmth run throughout her veins. This only lasted a few minutes however, because another sharp pain decided to land in the upper. And boy-- it's even worse than before. Ivy jerked her body (while on her side) outwards a little on the floor. Damn it!

Soon- The little green pony began to move herself upwards to walk. But Ivy felt weak within. Everytime that she tried to get herself up, it always failed. Stumbling backwards and felt right back down on the ground again. For some reason- it buckin' hurt to walk. The bottom of her hooves felt tingly- and prickly-... Like walking on sharp glass or needles. Hell, you could say she felt the pains of a thousand suns in every step.

Ivy blinked at a another new sensation in her area... it felt like something inside is scratching the walls of all of her intestines. It wasn't bad, because the feeling felt like small needles constantly poking at random areas. Slow and rhythmic. Earlier, it felt like something's burning within... almost like a fire. Now it's just needles poking her constant. Ivy didn't understand these awful pains. One minute- the feeling can feel calm. But the next time, it'd hurt like anything in the world of Equestria. Burning or prickly. Ms. Moon stopped dead in her tracks, feeling more of that sharp pain from earlier. Celestia and Luna... it hurt even more. Definitely NOT pinpricks or needles poking at her this time. Ivy gave out a long and loud moan in discomfort. She'd imagine that the spiders finally hatched now. Now feeling them all crawl, making their way throughout. Moon felt so dirty inside. Like someone is violating her. But- Ivy held herself together and tried not to sob out. She just felt the feeling of the micro infantile spiders explore and crawl freely throughout her intestines. Feeling ticklish everywhere because of their several tiny legs. Oh god... It's really starting! Dahlia leaned in to see the reactions of Ivy's. Taking all of it in. Meanwhile, Pinkie Pie was enjoying every minute of it. Really intriguing her.

"Hey, Miss Pinkie?" Dahlia spoke up.

"Yes, Ms. Dahlia?" Pinkie replied with a grin. Still watching Ivy Moon writhe in her spot.

"Can you lay any facts about these spiders?" Dahlia asked.

"Oh! Sure! Well, these spiders are basically known to eat flesh. Obviously!" Pinkie Pie giggled at this. "Usually when they hatch from the sack, they require flesh right off the bat. If they don't... well... they die off. It's kinda obvious. But- they do also grow bigger as they eat. And they are pretty fast in the growing department. Did I mention that they're cute little micro babies?" Pinkie states, nodding at that.

"Hm. Interesting." Dahlia said, rubbing her chin with a hoof. Those comments made by Pinkie Pie almost make Ivy want to vomit all over herself. But- she held back a few urges before turning herself the opposite way, so she wouldn't see them again. She really did hate them to the core. Just end this nightmare... please. Ivy internally prayed for her own demise at this point. The poor pony whimpered and shivered in her spot. Feeling more of the sharp pains become more and more harsh and persistent. That's the spiders feeding from the inside. There, Moon felt very nauseated and her world began to blur. Up until she couldn't handle it anymore. Ivy finally threw up, vomit drooling from the corners of her mouth.

Disgusting.

Ivy Moon felt tainted. She felt gross from inside and outside. There was no words to say anymore. What's she about to do? Nothing. She's trapped here and nopony is coming to save her. Tears came to her own eyes as she laid there in her own pool of bile.

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Dahlia whispered something to Pinkie Pie again. Who nodded, before pulling out a box of matches from her mane. Everything good comes from that mane of Pinkie's, Dahlia swears it. The party mare hoofed over Eve the item to her apprentice. And the onyx colored mare took the objects happily. Now opening the box and taking a small match from it. "Oh! Hold on!" Pinkie said surprised, before hopping off the chair and trotted to the captive. Taking something out to what looked like a lighter fluid bottle. Opening the bottle and dousing the majority of Ivy's body.

Which made Ivy panic, "PINKIE WHAT THE TARTARUS ARE YOU DOING?!?!? NO!!!!" Ivy screeched. But Pinkie didn't answer her. Afterwards, Dahlia stepped forwards to Ivy. Now looking- studying the other drenched in lighter fluid. Humming to herself, unsure what to do. Ms. Moon recoil and wince in her pains. A small grin appeared on the botanist's face. Ivy's eyes went wide at this, gulping. Dahlia struck the box with the match in hoof, before throwing the match ontop of Ivy. Right after- a small flame formed immediately. Ivy's eyes went wide at the flame growing, following the trails of doused liquid on her. She screamed again, watching the flames began to consume her entirely. She felt the quick burns of a thousand degrees. More than an oven could possibly handle. Celestia. She felt like she'd be burnt to a crisp by now. The flames only covered half her body by now. Cacooning her.

"Why did you light her on fire right away?? I was gonna do something special!" Pinkie Pie asked over the screaming, cocking her head to the side. Curious now.

Dahlia looked over at her mentor. "...To be honest- I don't want anything to do with this material anymore. I've decided that it's useless." Dahlia sighed. "Green macha doesn't sound any good. I think we just need to discard the material. Plus-" Dahlia continued, before pulling a untouched part of Ivy's arm out from it's socket. Moon gave another scream in pain, kicking her legs everywhere. DEAR CELESTIA AND LUNA!!!!

"Plus, it's spoiled. No good for our creations. Despite it being considered fresh." Dahlia said, before tossing the single arm onto the burning fires. Now walking feet away from the growing fires, seeming uninterested. "What recipe of ours that requires macha, Miss Pinkie?" Dahlia asked. And Pinkie Pie thought for a little bit. Before realizing that none of the recipe books that she's read so far don't recall any macha in them...

"None of my recipes do..." Pinkie replied.

"Exactly." Dahlia nodded, watching the flames engulf every part of Ivy's being for a few minutes. Ivy Moon could only feel a sudden warmth, no longer feeling any of that scorching degree pain. Something in the back of her head told her something. And it was NOT something she'd wanna hear.

...It's time to let go, Ivy. It's okay.

Ivy breathed in for one last time, before closing her own eyes. A tear ran straight down her cheek. She couldn't feel any of the pains anymore- just the welcoming hug of the warmth. There- she stopped moving in her wake. Indicating that she finally let go. Dahlia only stared down at this for a few seconds. Then lifted her head to face Pinkie Pie again. "Pinkie, can you please go fetch a bucket of water to take out this fire? Please?" The unicorn asked politely and calmly. Pinkie nodded, zapping her way up those cellar stairs.

Dahlia turned to face the crackling fires again, but this time- she was now further away from it's heat. Just watching the hottest flames burn and melt away the skins, muscles and flesh of the victim. Deteriorating the very image of what was once Ivy Moon. These flames where pretty quick to burn away. That's for sure. Eventually, Pinkie came back down in a hurry with her bucket of water. Immediately throwing water onto the growing fires, abruptly killing any active flames. The sounds of sizzling could be heard before a thick fog of smoke remained. Now what's remaining is a pile of bone, wet ash and water. Dahlia and Pinkie waved hooves in the air to clear the thick smoke in the air.

Celestia... They better move fast.

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After cleaning up leftovers from the fires from earlier, both mares decided to clear out the entire room. From tools, to the foal pool and the ropes. Everything in between. They even took the time to completely scrub down to entire damn place three times. This is to make sure nothing's found or left behind from this 'freestyle playdate'. Dahlia insisted that they burn all of it to the ground outside and away from the house, like the fields. Which they both successfully did without anypony noticing. After, they buried it right there in spot, eight feet deep. Thank Luna. They've never done anything like this before, especially when you knock out your target at their house all of the sudden. Something that they never planned to do. So the both of them made a small promise to one another about never doing this again. Organized playdates with well done plans work out better for both of the bakers. And It was agreed between the pair.

Once all is done, Pinkie and Dahlia return back to Ivy's place. The whole walk back was entirely awkward and silent. Both them never really brought it up either. For it's better that way. Dahlia needed some peace and quiet for a little bit.

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Reaching the house again- Pinkie bounced to and opened the door wide for them both. Dahlia went inside first while Pinkie hopped in afterwards. Finally, Dahlia turned her head to her mentor. A question had come to her mind now. "Pinkie... I'm really curious to how you received so many spiders... how did you get them and stuff?" Dahlia raised both of her brows now, her face contorted into confusion.

To the unicorn's surprise, Pinkie gave a few chuckles before they died down. Leaning inwards to whisper, "To be honest, I have a fully owned greenhouse for multiple insects to nest themselves in. I use insects for... some playdates." Pinkie closed her eyes before she nodded reassuringly at this. "A lot of the bugs I get aren't from the Equestria Lands either!" Pinkie bounced a few times in her place.

"What do you mean, Miss Pinkie?" Dahlia asked, a little lost.

"It means that they're not the common bugs you see in the known Equestria Lands. You know- like dragonflies, caterpillars, butterflies or those tiny little cute pill bugs!" A hop in the air. "What I mean is that I tend to hunt for my own bugs. -In the Everfree Forest, Radlands and the Forbidden Jungle. It's a wild trip through those places, I tell ya though!" Pinkie exhaled, then a smile. "But dang! Those places have some high quality bugs! Usually scarier than the average ones that we have in Ponyville." Pinkie gave a cheeky smile.

Dahlia blinked, still a little confused about something. "H-How did you know about them hatching within their... you know? Time?" Dahlia looked so confused. Her mentor only snickered at this.

"It's a secret!" Pinkie said. Dahlia rolled her eyes and chuckled. A little disappointed in the answer given.

"Alright, if you say so." Then-, the air went silent again.

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"Soooo, uhm... what about the plants? Are you gonna take them home?" Pinkie asked, a little curious. Jittering in her spot. Dahlia looked over to glare at her mentor. Blinking.

"Most likely, yes. Those plants are mine now. Nopony else's. It seemed like Ivy wasn't properly taking care of them. As I saw-- before we completely ambushed Ivy Moon." Ms. Dahlia said, nodding at this. Trudging slowly over to the plant's locations, before she lifted them free from their bonds.

Dahlia paused, realizing something before looking over at Pinkie Pie a bit worried. "Pinks... What would happen if other ponies start to question us about the plants and other items in our hooves?" As she said that- Dahlia paused. Pondering the question at hoof.

But the pink pony laughed a few seconds before her laughter died down. Dismissing her with a single hoof. "Don't worry!! You know me, Ms. Dahlia. I'll just tell them that we've been in the wilds of Equestria all morning and afternoon. Just doing our normal plant hunting! If they ask why- well, we tell them that we're building a greenhouse together! That'd take them off our backs!" Pinkie nodded reassuringly. But Dahlia didn't look too sure about it, so she looked away from Pinkie's gaze.

"D-Do you think... do you think that they'll trust us?" Dahlia asked. Dahlia's always been a bit skeptical of Pinkie's actions/plans. Always. Pinkie came closer to her, nudging her a bit.

"C'mon. They'd totally buy it!" A nudge to Dahlia. But her apprentice slowly nodded at this.

"...Alright Pinkie. I trust you... so..." Dahlia looked away from her mentor. Pinkie Pie just smiled at her before bouncing a few times in a constant circle.

Pinkie Pie perked up to the sound of a cat meowing. Indicating that the animal entered the room to greet them both. The pink mare blinked at this. "Oh! This must be Pixel. The pet cat that Ivy has." Before scooping Pixel into her hooves with a smile. Dahlia blinked, not realizing there's an animal in the house. Most importantly- where the Tartarus was this cat at when they ambushed their owner? Dahlia blinked again but looked at the cat with a single grin. Huh... somethings you'll never know.

Eve took a small breather, asking, "Miss Pinkie... could you take Pixel to somepony that'd care for her?" Dahlia Eve asked. "I just want what's the best for the cat. You know?" Then she sighed in relief. Thanking Luna for getting that off her chest.

"Of course, Miss Dahlia. I know somepony that would LOVE to take in little Miss Pixy here!" The party mare said, gently nuzzling the fluffy critter. Pixel meowed lovingly afterwards, purring.

Dahlia smiled, "Alright then. I trust you to find a special home for Miss... Pixy." She sounded a little hesitant.

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The sounds of loud pounding was present at the doors of the place. The two looked at each other with wide eyes. Not sure on what to do next. But- Pinkie was swift to improv a small plan in her head. She pushed Dahlia into the hallway silently. Leaving Dahlia confused. But Pinkie held her hoof up to Dahlia's mouth to shush her. Soon, the pink mare trotted herself towards the door. Using one eye to look through the peephole. Seeing two Ponyville police officers now waiting at the door. Two pegasi stallions that didn't look the same. The one on the left had short chocolate brown hair and a pale blue hide. A pair of forest green eyes to come with. But they're covered by a pair of shades lowered to reveal them. While the other one had shaggy dirty blonde hair and a light red hide. Sky blue eyes that could stare down the other.

Pinkie opened the door wide to greet them with a smile.

"Well, hello and evening officers!" Pinkie grinned.

"Good afternoon, Miss..." Hotfoot said, pausing for a bit.

"Pinkie Pie!" The party mare corrected.

"...Pinkie Pie. Well, I'm Officer Firebolt. And this one is my partner, Officer Hotfoot." The blonde said, then pointing to the other, the brunette. Pinkie nodded slowly at this. "Anyways- We both got a complaint coming from one of our Ponyville citizens. Stating one of them heard a scream coming from this place?" Firebolt asked.

But Pinkie blinked innocently at this. "Oh!" Then the pink mare laughed. "That's just me and my friend playing around. You know! Rough housing! She accidently fell while we did." Then she laughed again, waving a hoof in the air. Both of the stallions exchanged looks at one another for a while. A little suspect of the party mare. Officer Hotfoot took one step forward to see what was inside of the building.

"May we... look around Miss Pie?" He asked politely. That caught Pinkie off guard but she kept up.

"Uh... sure! It's really not my place actually! It's my other friend's. But she's on vacay for personal needs. So, she asked me to housesit for the weekend." Pinkie nodded. Telling the 'truth'.

Then the two officers began to search the place from top to bottom. To the living room to the kitchen. They found nothing but the typical furniture needed for each room. From chairs, tables to sofas and many more. Their suspicions where proven wrong. That's right- you can't catch Pinkie Pie, bitch. The both of them looked at each other and then back at Pinkie. "Alrighty, miss Pie. We've found nothing on the premises to confirm our suspicions. Sorry if we've wasted your time, Miss Pie." Hotfoot apologized, bowing his head. Firebolt followed suit.

"Don't worry Officers! I also apologize." A giggle came from her. A blush of embarrassment spotted on both police officers' faces.

"R-Right." Hotfoot sputtered out. "Well- next time, please make sure that you keep it down. Alright?" Firebolt asked, smiling fondly. Pinkie nodded, now watching the two officers leave out the front door. Pinkie Pie waited at least a few minutes until their figures disappeared into Ponyville.

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Finally- Pinkie Pie shut the door and turned to call out Dahlia's name. "Ms. Dahlia? It's okay to come out now. They're gone." Pinkie smiled. Suddenly, a flash of light was present in the hallway. Eve finally appeared from the dark depths of the hallways. "Ah! There you are, Ms. Dahlia! We gotta get back to the bakery. We can't hold down this fort forever." Pinkie nodded.

"Right." Dahlia agreed with a nod. Eventually, the both of them grabbed their desired items in order to move out of the place. Dahlia used her magic to carry her new potted plants. While Pinks handled Pixel by scooping her up and onto her back for comfort. She snuggled a little, purring. Pinkie didn't really want much but the cute little Ms. Pixy! Soon the both of them started their venture back to Ponyville. It took a while but- it's worth the walk back home. But unfortunately for most of the way, it was quiet. Dahlia thought about something that could help with the mood. Hopefully...

"Hey Pinks?" Dahlia finally spoke up.

"Yeeees?" Her mentor sung in reply.

"Do you remember Ruby Snow?" Dahlia sounded a little hesitant.

"Oh, of course I remember Ruby! She's a total cool gal!" Pinkie lied, exaggerating on one of the words. This is for the better, Pinkie thought. Dahlia blinked, a little confused. Then just looked ahead to see they're both in Ponyville finally. Realizing what Pinkie was doing here. Ah.

Pinkie grinned. She'll tell her later.

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Dahlia hummed as she placed the two pots in the corner of her living room. The mare gave a small breather and smiled down at the new plants. "You poor things... you must've suffered... don't worry... I'll take good care of you.~" Dahlia sung to herself and smiled.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Dahlia turned to the door and trotted over. Opening the door to see Pinkie with a big ol' smile on her face. Dahlia beamed, but before she could say anything... Pinkie tackled her into a hug. Catching Eve off guard. And they both almost crashed into one of her bookcases. "AAAAH!" Dahlia yelped in the process. "W-Whoa! Pinks! C-Careful! You almost crashed us!" Luckily for them, Dahlia caught Pinkie in the nick of time. Magically putting Pinkie back down on the ground.

"S-Sorry! I'm so excited!!!!" The party mare jittered.

"How come?" Dahlia cocked her head to the side, curious now.

"Because! I found Ms. Pixy a home!" Pinkie squealed. Dahlia just gave a smile.

"Really? You did?? That's wonderful! I was starting to worry about that little kitty not having a home..." Dahlia shyly trailed off.

"Hee hee! Do not fear! I left Ms. Pixy in the hooves of my good friend, Fluttershy! She LOVES animals and cares for them all the time! A whole farm! So I trust her with Ms. Pixy. I'll be checking up on her once a week." A grin. This was great news!!

Suddenly- Pinkie's left hindleg abruptly pushed the door behind her. Slamming it shut. "Now... you asked me about Ruby Snow earlier..." Pinkie trailed off. "I wanted to explain my behavior earlier..." Pinkie said before breathing inwards. "So the reason why I did what I did is... because we where heading into town. So--- I couldn't talk how we normally talk in our workspace. Not out in public. You know that I couldn't risk that kind of talk being public." Pinkie stated, nodding once. "As to answer your question... I'd meet me at the bakery in ten minutes. I'll explain- no better yet-- show you." Pinkie said, before opening the door again. Finally leaving and shutting the door behind. This left Dahlia a little confused. Really confused. But- Dahlia had to see for herself.

Damn you, curiosity!

A sigh. Then Dahlia proceeded to grab her usual items and finally trotted right out the door. On the way, she wondered what Pinkie Pie meant earlier. What does Pinkie have to 'show her'? It's the only thing on her mind for the whole entire walk to the bakery. Speaking of, she finally saw the building. In front was Pinkie Pie bouncing up and down.

"Ms. Dahlia! You made it! YAY!" She happily squealed.

"Well... of course I did. Now what did you want to show me?" After that, Pinkie didn't say a word and just stopped bouncing. Rather, she wrapped her arms around her apprentice and pulled her straight inside. Then shutting the door right after. All of this caught Dahlia off her guard.

"Miss Pinkie? Is everything alright?" Eve cocked her head to the side, now worried. But Pinkie shook her head at this.

"No, no! I just don't want other ponies to be suspicious of anything. This is between mentor and her apprentice!" The party mare reassured, nodding. Dahlia nodded at this. "Now follow me." Pinkie said, waving motion to follow her. Eventually, Pinkie Pie lead Dahlia back outside and into the Everfree Forest. A set of chills ran down the darker mare's back.

She always liked the Everfree... but being in the forest alone with the dangerous pink mare is terrifying. And Dahlia knew what Pinkie's truly capable of. "You wanted to know about Ruby Snow right? Well..." Pinkie finally spoke up. They both stopped in their tracks. Dahlia's eyes focused on a small wooden cabin that looked rundown. Almost like the cabin has seen better days. Dahlia Eve blinked and looked over to her mentor for a bit. A little confused to why they're here. "I know taking you here was a little weird buuuut..." Pinkie said, hopping up to the door and swinging it right open. Inside was a chained up (but unconscious) Ruby Snow. Several old (and newer) cuts and incisions were obviously made on Ruby's hindlegs, forelegs and torso. Right now- she looked passed out and very fraile. Patches of hair gone missing and hide paler than the white that Ruby's known for. Dahlia gasped in shock to see a playdate survive. Normally, they'd kill their prey but keeping one? For what?

"P-Pinkie... w-what the Tartarus is this?" Dahlia panicked from the inside.

"Weeeell... Do you know of your first playdate, Diamond Ocean? The first one of your little list?" Pinkie rocked back and forth. Innocently asking.

"Yeah... I remember, why?" Dahlia raised a brow.

"Well. After that FANTASTIC playdate, I had this really weird idea pop up inside of my head. Well... theory. Haha. Well! You know how all ponies are usually made of like a fleshy fruit or confectionary? Straight from the inside?" Pinkie asked.

"...Yeah?" Dahlia looked unsure.

"Well! If we're built like that- we also heal from wounds too! Duh, it's common to know that! So! If we are able to heal like normal... well is it possible to quote on quote 'regrow' our stock?" Pinkie cocked her head to the side.

"Pinkie, what in Luna's name are you even on?" Dahlia looked so confused.

"I mean like-" Pinkie sighed in frustration. Before getting a small idea. "Alright, look and see for yourself." She said before taking a scalpel from the tool table in the corner. And she began her incision onto the captive. Cutting out a (small but) rectangular sized piece. Ruby on the other hoof, didn't wake to scream. She was numb. So they both were lucky as Tartarus. Now Pinkie Pie put that little slab onto the table. Now turning herself around to face Dahlia. "Come here and use your healing spell to heal her. Please." The mare requested. Dahlia didn't argue and lit up her horn with magic. Coming closer to the unconscious Ruby Snow. Finally encasing her entire being with the healing spell. Dahlia watched closely to see any changes. Within the time, the area that Pinkie cut at began to slowly heal it's flesh and skin. First the arteries, then the muscles and last the skin/hide.

Dahlia blinked at this, completely shocked. Once she's done, Dahlia slowly raised a hoof to the hide. Feeling the smoothness of new healed skin and hide. Wow... Just as if it never was cut or anything. "I'm very sure that we heal fast since our world is magical within. I kept Ruby alive right after you took care of Diamond. After that, I allowed her to heal completely before using her as live stock for some marshmallow creme pies two weeks ago! I even tasted the new flesh and everything! My theory was right. You can regrow the stuff!" Pinkie rejoiced. But Dahlia gave her a look that's neither confusion or irritation. Rather she just looked... shocked.

"So... you've been regrowing the material instead of getting rid of her..." Dahlia said, looking blank. Suddenly something hit her like a brick to the glass window. "Pinkie! What if anypony here finds out??" Dahlia whined, now sounding terrified. Wrapping her arms around the other and hugged tight. But Pinkie didn't move from her spot. Rather she laughed.

"Oh you silly little worrywart! Don't worry! Nopony just randomly comes to the forest! It's too scary and spooky ooky!" Pinkie smiled again.

Dahlia thought about it and she didn't like the idea at all. "Uhm... Pinks? May I tell you the honest truth here?" Dahlia hesitated.

"Sure, Ms. Dahlia! Tell away!" Pinkie said. Dahlia took a breather for a second before speaking, "Well... I don't think that this is a good idea. Despite nopony coming into the Everfree at all... still. I feel like this isn't such a good idea to keep live stock. I can't tell you exactly why because I just know it'd be a bad one. Something inside of me is screaming not to. What if she escapes? What if she ends up telling? And then what??" Dahlia moved away from Pinkie finally. Pinkie hummed for a little bit, thinking about this.

"You know... you do have a point. My chains have been escaped from before... so..." Then paused before adding, "Oh what the hay! I was just testing a small theory of mine. Let's take care of Ruby tonight." Pinkie said to her apprentice, who nodded in return.

There- Ruby awoke to two pairs of eyes peering down at her. And she screamed.

Author's Note

Summary:

All three enemies have been put down and crossed off Dahlia's list. Unfortunately, there's only twelve ponies left on it. And Ivy Moon is next on the list.

In Pinkie Pie's detective works, she finds out that this certain pony does not have any fears. Which Pinkie deems impossible. So both Dahlia Eve and Pinkie Pie decide to figure out the big fear that Ivy's hiding. So they head off to pay a visit to Ms. Moon's home.