Carousel boutique vs Scary boutique

"Rarity!! put us down this instant!!" called Twilight as she and Sweetie belle were being drag again through town "you are being ridiculous!!"

"Ridiculous?! Me!" Rarity exclaimed shooting Twilight a look, "That hooligan is trying to steak my customers away! She's even got my loved ones buying her knock off merchandise!" She shouted out as Sweetie and Twilight traded looks.

Sharing a nod Twilight´s horn glowed

FLASH!!

and soon both her and sweetie appeared in front of the unicorn.

"Rarity...are you feeling threaten by Lydia?" asked the Alicorn.

"Threaten!" Rarity gave her an insulted look "Why would I feel threaten?" She added with a laugh, "I'm one if the most respected fashion experts in Equestria!"

"Then explain this aptitude of yours please" said Twilight a bit annoyed as she handed the bag with the costume back to Sweetie belle.

"I'm just a tad annoyed that my friends and family suddenly think my hard work isn't good enough or exciting enough for them." Rarity retorted back with a huff.

"Rarity, no one is saying that!" said Twilight exasperated "its not bad to compliment the work of others and its obvious Lydia and her friend really have made an effort to set their shop"

"And I haven't?;" Rarity said putting her face against Twilight, "I haven't worked for years! Only to become yesterday's news!"

Twilight sighed.

"Rarity arent you exaggerating?" she asked "Lydia just opened her shop and its not like anypony think its better than yours"

In that moment a colt passed running by then.

"Hurry mom i heard there is a new supper-fabulous costume shot in town!" he called as her mom trotted behind him.

"Calm down Button im coming" the mare smiled in good natured.

At that Rarity eye twitched as she shot Twilight a look.

"They...didnt said hers was better" said the purple pony.

"super-fabulous Twilight!!! they never referred to my store like that!!!!" Rarity cried.

"Or maybe Button was just excited" said Sweetie Belle "he gets like that with anything new" she added rolling her eyes.

"You dont start young lady!" called Rarity "I havent forget you bought from the competition!" she looked toward her sister with a scowl "Something I honestly thought I'd ever see! My own sister betraying me!" She exclaimed dramatically while placing a hoof over her heart "But apparently my own hard work just isn't good enough for you." She added with a huff.

More foals and adults passed by towards the Scary boutique.

"Nor for them!" said Rairty in anger before intercepting a couple of ponies "MY BOUTIQUE IS IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!!!" she yelled causing the duo to rush away scared.

Sweetie Belle rolled her eyes.

"Maybe they are going to the one Boutique thats ACTUALLY open" she said "you know...as i dont think you have actually even turn the sign of ours"

At that Rarity stopped pausing her jaw dropping as she realized her sister was right! However she soon gave a frustrated growl.

"Well forgive me for being more concerned with my sister literally losing her head, over remembering to open my shop!"

"well as you can see im fine" said Sweetie "thanks for worrying but, shouldnt you go open before more ponies decide to visit the new one?"

"Grrr I will and when I do I will remind everyone in Ponyville who owns the REAL top boutique around here!" Rarity huffed before running off leaving Twilight and Sweetie to exchange looks but before they could say anything Rarity ran back to them, "Also Sweetie you're grounded." she told her sister with a flat look causing Sweetie Belle jaw to drop as she made a sound of protest but Rarity had already ran off determined to get to her boutique and astound Ponyville with her skills in TRUE fashion.

Once she was gone Twilight sighed

"she is my friend..but sometimes think she can be a bit too...dramatic" said the Alicorn

"You telling me?" called Sweetie Belle "and she cant ground me! ground me for what? for buying a costume with my money?!!" The young pony said looking just absolutely livid while Twilight just winced.

"She's probably just really upset and not thinking clearly...i'm sure you're not really grounded." she told Sweetie Belle who let out a her own angry huff.

"Hope not! i want to go show Scootaloo and Apple Bloom this amazing costume!" Sweetie Belle said excited "bet i could gave them a good Nightmare night fright with it" she added in conspiracy tone.

"Heheh i'm sure you could" Twilight agreed with a slight amused smirk and giggle "just try not to take it too far okay." she added with an arched brow after all she didn't want anypony to have a break down or a heart attack.

"I won't!" Sweetie Belle chirped a with a grin "this is going to be the best nightmare night ever!" she added excitedly.

"Hahahaha you go and have fun" said the Alicorn "ummm maybe I could return for one of my own" she thought "...I mean...Rarity would get mad but...Im really curious about those spells"

AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

But her thoughts were interrupted by some screams.

"Ok, after i see whats that about" Twilight added rushing towards the sound.

Leaving Sweetie Belle to blink for a moment before shrugging it off "Just another day in ponyville.." she said aloud before smirking, "Now.." she looked at her costume with a giggle, "time to give Apple Bloom and Scootaloo a fright they won't forget"

(Carousel boutique)

"Ok...Ok...no panic...all is ok.." said Rarity entering the boutique and in a hurry used her magic to began pulling dressed up mannequins from upstairs and began to try accommodate them "we just started a bit later than expected no biggie" she said summoning all her sew items, then teacups and teapots "all is fine..only fix this..and this...put this in place...dust a little" a mannequin here, a costume there, a plate of snacks here, use quickly a broom to swip away some dust (and her cat in the process) "and there! horror fashion special ready to start!!" she clean off some sweat as she walked to the door "and officially the boutique is....Open!" she said opening the door, putting the open sign and then began waiting.

and waiting.

and waiting.

and waiting.

And waiting.

"WHERE IS EVERYPONY!?" Before finally her patience snapped and she exclaimed out with a impatient glare surely not everyone of Ponyville citizens had abandoned her for those travesties created by that upstart right?! RIGHT!?

"Uhhhhh if my friends had gone there too" she growled in anger rushing out her store "I swear i will..."

"Come take a peak at the Scary boutique, come spend a bit at the Scary boutique"

Speaking off.

She saw Pinkie pie hopping around

"Come take a peak at the Scary boutique, come spend a bit at the Scary boutique"

and repeating some annoying song.

"Come take a peak at the Scary boutique...oh boy that is quite the sticky tune" she giggled.

"PINKIE PIE!!" Rarity suddenly appeared in front of her.

"Oh hey Rarity" greeted the pink pony as if nothing was wrong, smiling as wide as usually...though her smile actually falling a bit when she saw the look on Rarity face "Um...something wrong Rarity?" she asked as Rarity simply gave a strained grin.

"Nothing wrong dear...just...what was it you were just...singing?" she asked with obvious forced calm.

The pink pony shrugged

"Im not sure...I suddenly found myself with that tune on my head" Pinkie said not caring "but i really now want to...go take a peak at the scary boutique hehehehehe" she giggled after singing it again.

"Plus I have to greet the new pony in Ponyville and plan their welcome to Ponyville/congrats on opening your scary boutique party!" she exclaimed happily oblivious to her friends mood.

Mood that was souring more.

"Aha...yes...well...before that...how about you come into the boutique so I can fit you into your Nightmare Night costume...and maybe help me get the word around that CAROUSEL BOUTIQUE is the BEST AND ONLY store in town and that EVERYPONY should come get costumes there!!" she said in loud tone.

Pinkie blinked.

"well..i wouldnt mind...but I dont think others will feel comfortable with the giant spider"

Now it was Rarity´s turn to blink in confusion.

"Im sorry...the what now?" she asked and Pinkie pointed at the boutique.

HISSSSS

And yes...there was a giant spider on the roof of the store.

"SWEET MOTHER OF CELESTIA AND LUNA! WHAT IS THAT MONSTROSITY!" Rarity shrieked out so loudly that quite a few windows and glasses through out town cracked.

HISSSSS!!!

Although this only caused the giant bug to focus on her and shoot webs at her and Pinkie pie.

"PINKIE LOOK OUT!" With Rarity quickly acting by instinct tackling her friend out of the way with the webs barely missing them as instincts from their past adventures started to kick in.

"Woah Rarity you really went out with the decorations this year" said the Pink Pony.

"Pinkie pie this isn't a decoration!" Rarity shouted out giving the giant hissing spider a freaked out look, "That is a REAL MONSTER AND PONYVILLE IS IN ACTUALLY DANGER!" She yelled out shaking her friend by her shoulders.

"Ohhhhh..." Pinkie Pie said with a slow nod and look of realization then frowning as she rubbed her chin, "than we should probably get some bug spray...or one very big boot then."

HISSSSS

"For now run!!!!" cried Rarity taking her friend and speeding away with the spider hissing from the roof of the boutique.

Wait...HER BOUTIQUE?!!

"No wait...MY STORE!!" the unicorn cried "you better not let any gross web behind you!!!" she yelled as she turned around rushing back to save her boutique.

With spider letting out hiss as it started to shoot some webbing straight at the charging unicorn.

"Woah!!! but dont get them on me!!" Rarity cried using her magic to bring in any object she could to intercept the webs.

Including a trash can lid that she used a makeshift shield and a large branch that she picked up as make shift sword.

"Have at you! You ruffian!" Rarity shouted out at the spider "in the name of fashion and good tastes this boutique shall not fall!" And with it she charged again with the spider trying to shoot her.

And as the unicorn gave a dramatic shout two of Ponyville citizens, Lyra and Bon Bon, were passing by sending the sight a wary look.

"Ah...should we do something...or call somebody?" Lyra asked her girlfriend with a nervous look normally Twilight and her friends handled stuff like this when it came up...but still Rarity was going up against a giant spider here!

But as she focused on the "Battle" she didnt noticed Bon Bon looking at a stopwatch moving side by side until it disappeared.

The candy named mare shook her head.

"Im sure...she had this..i mean she has faced things worst and that bug seems not wanting to move from it" she said as if nothing have happened "how about we go and take a peak at the scary boutique?"

"Huh? but I thought you wanted to see what costumes rarity had?" Lyra asked with slight confused expression with BonBon giving her a flat look as she pointed her hoof at the giant angry hissing spider "Ah...point." Lyra said with a nod.

With that both decided to move away.

Something Rarity noticed.

"No wait!! come back!!!" she called to them.

HISSSSS

SPLAT

Only to end up being hit and covered in webs.

"AARRG! SO DISGUSTING!" Rarity screamed out angrily with a expression of what could be called agony.

"Dont worry Rarity i have it!!" cried Pinkie pie with a boot on her mouth which she hurl at the spider.

PLOP

It hit...but the giant creature just looked at her in a "really?" expression...that Rarity shared.

"Pinkie Pie I love you really....but a boot?!...seriously?!" Rarity questioned giving a sigh and if her hooves weren't stuck to the ground she'd probably facehoof.

"hehehehehe" Pinkie laughed nervously

HISSSSS

Although their attention was called by the giant spider.

FLASH!!!

Moments before it was hit by a magic beam

"Back off my friends!" Twilight called flying and blasting at the giant creature.

"Oh Twilight thank harmony!" Rarity called out in relief at Twilights arrival, "Please you have to stop this beast before it destroys my home and livelihood!"

Hissss

The spider hissed sending web shoots at the Alicorn who either evade them or shield herself while returning fire.

"Where did this thing even come from? The Everfree?" Twilight asked herself out loud with a frown before sending a blast from her horn at the giant arachnid.

Hissss!!!!

Another blast and the bug began glowing and shrinking before disappearing.

And a small plastic spider fell to the street.

"What in the.." Twilight blinked in surprise at this before swooping down with a frown landing next to the plastic spider.

"Twilight you did it!" Rarity cried out in both joy and relief.

"yeah..it seems so" she frowned looking at the spider "but now im afraid i can count this like the fourth incident of the day"

"Urg..what...what do you mean...darling?" Rarity asked with a grunt trying to pulled herself free from where she was webbed to the street "And could I...urg...trouble you...to lend a hoof?"

"Oh sorry" Twilight called and in a quick blast released Rarity and Pinkie pie "I mean there have been other incidents and i think they are not isolates cases"

(Flashback early)

Twilight rushed to where she heard the screams

"what in Equestria!" and came into a shocking view

"HELP!!!" Daisy, Lily and Rose cried as they were being tied up by black and white vines coming from their flower stand...flower stand that now had multiple carnivorous looking plants looking hungrily at the trio.

"I knew that new fertilizer was a bad idea!" Rose cried out with tears of fear running down her face as Twilight shook her head before shouting out.

"Hang on!" before charging forward and blasting a spell at the plants.

That responding hissing and trashing sending vines trying to grab the Alicorn.

With Twilight frowning as she blasted them with a ice spell freezing the vines in place before teleporting out of reach when one tried to slam into her.

A couple of blast later and suddenly the vines released their hostages, became green and the plants "shrunk" becoming normal flowers again.

"Oh thank you Princess Twilight!" Daisy called out as she and the other flower ponies rushed toward her in clear disarray states.

"we were almost turned into mulch!" Lily cried out with tears of fear.

"What happened?" asked the princess as she looked at the now normal plants.

"we dont know" said Rose "the flowers simply...go crazy and tried to eat us!"

"It was terrifying!" Daisy added crying with her voice cracking.

"And not in the fun nightmare night way!" Lily added looking nervously at the now seemingly normal flowers.

"well...for now they seem..normal" said Twilight

AHHHHHH!!!!

Only to heard more screams of terror.

"Or maybe not.." Twilight said with a worried grimace before taking off to the source of the scream while the flower ponies exchanged frighten looks.

"maybe Fluttershy has the right idea locking herself up every year on nightmare night." Daisy said while nervously looking to their flowers.

The other two nodded at that

Meanwhile Twilight flew to the local restaurant

"Ahhhhhh!!!"

Only to see a couple of ponies being grabbed by black and white octopus tentacles...coming from a teacup?

"What in harmony's name.." Twilight muttered out with a slight wide eyes before frowning firmly as she sent a magical blast toward the tea cup.

The tentacles stiffed and disappeared in a cloud of smoke making the two ponies fell down.

"Are you two okay?" She questioned urgently but the two ponies only had time to nod their heads before.

"Ahhhhhh!!!"

Another scream pierced through the air.

"Oh now what?!!" Twilight groaned before flying off.

And see Octavia using her Cello to try bat away a swarm of bats that was surrounding her.

"Back! Back! Back you vile beasts!" The cellopony cried out before blinking as some of the bats started to be blasted by purple beams of magic.

"Octavia i'm here to help!" Twilight called out to the other pony's relief.

"Oh thank Celestia" called the musician "this things suddenly came out my cello´s case!!"

Twilight began blasting..noticing each of the bats disappeared in smoke at hit.

With her giving off a frown...whatever was going on....it was clear that it wasn't natural....somepony was behind this....chaos

Suddenly her eyes narrowed and she let out a low angry growl.

"Discord..." she swore if this was all his idea of a nightmare night prank a lecture from Fluttershy would the be least of his worries!

With that she blasted all bats away.

"oh thank you Twilight" Octavia breathed "if i didnt know Vinyl was out getting us costumes I would suspect this was a nightmare night prank from her"

"It's a prank from somepony alright...and i'm not laughing.." Twilight said with a low grumble and hard frown.

nd before she could steam more

AHHHHHHHHH!!!

More screams

"Oh for Celestia´s sake!!" growled Twilight clearly done for "that Draconequus is in SO MUCH troubles!" she declared before flying away.

(End of flashback)

"And thats what had happen" scoffed the Alicorn.

"You mean all this was just some kinda prank from DISCORD!" Rarity shouted out angrily while kicking the now toy spider to the side.

"Yes and once im sure no other surprises are left in town im going to Fluttershy´s and give that spirit a piece of my mind" huffed Twilight.

"Hmm are you sure it's him though?" Pinkie question out of the bloom causing Rarity and Twilight to blink and give her surprise looks, "I mean holiday season or not....it doesn't really feel like Discord." Pinkie Pie said with a thoughtful look rubbing his chin.

"Its chaotic, causing other ponies to panic, and seems to not have consideration of how extreme he can get" counted Twilight.

"Do sound like Discord to me" said Rarity.

"Yeah but none of those pranks have his flair or scream Discord." Pinkie countered with a frown, "they just scream.." she added with a shrug, "Plus.." she looked around with a blink, "Wouldn't he of shown up by now bragging if it was him?"

That made the Alicorn pause.

"Thats...actually a good point" she said knowing that discord like to brag every time he did a trick "none the less...I still will go look for him only to be sure" she declared "at the very least if he isn't behind this...then maybe he can help me figure out who is." Twilight said looking off with a frown, "preferably before somepony gets hurt."

"Sounds like a plan darling" said Rarity "but since you here..how about we test some costumes for you?" she said in hopeful tone "im sure have something for you and Pinkie pie"

"Oooh sorry rarity i was actually thinking of getting my costume from the new spooky boutique in town." Pinkie said with a sheepish grin toward her friend who's expression suddenly froze "I mean have you seen some of their costumes! They are amazingly terrifying!" the pink pony exclaimed out with a excited grin.

Rarity´s eye began twitching

"I...you...she....it...I...." The unicorn took a deep breath...and hold..and hold...and hold while her face (and body) began turning red and the sound of a teapot steaming began to be heard.

"Ehh what pinkie is trying to say" said Twilight noticing this brining the pink pony to her side "its that we wont mind trying some of your costumes Rarity" she then turned to Pinkie "no matter if we buy anything or not from others" she added hoping her friend get the idea that right now it would be better do what Rarity says.

"No no apparently like my own sister my hard work and dedication isn't good enough for miss pie here!" Rarity retorted back with a huff.

Twilight sighed.

"Come on Rarity you know neither me or Pinkie think that" she turned to the pink pony "right?"

"Uhhhh..." Pinkie suddenly actually looked nervous and put in the spot.

"Right Pinkie." Twilight repeated with a firm look.

"Oh! ehhh right, absolutely right" said Pinkie Pie with a nervous smile.

Rarity didnt looked convinced.

"So...if you could...show us what you have planned for this year we would love..modeling some for you" finished Twilight.

"Hmm....I must admit....that does sound like a rather fun idea." Rarity admitted with a tentative smile.

"yes indeed..." said Twilight.

"And maybe that will make other ponies to want to come to the boutique if they see the princess modeling my costumes" added Rarity; smile growing.

"Uhh.." Twilight looked a bit more nervous at the idea of being used for advertising but at rarity hopeful look she let out a sigh, "i'm sure that plenty of ponies would love to see what you have for nightmare night."

"Hahaha thats what I wanted to hear" the white unicorn said excited "come on, come on..lets put you on some proper costumes and show why Carousel is the BEST boutique in town!" she said moving back to the store

Leaving Pinkie and Twilight standing in silence for a moment before the former spoke up.

"Rarity seems REALLY stressed today." The pink pony noted with a slight tilt of her head as Twilight gave a tired sigh.

"that's an understatement." she took a deep breath "lets hope us helping calm her enough so we can talk about whats bothering her in a more...civilized way" said the Alicorn "then I will go talk with discord and see what has been pranking the town"

"Yeah nightmare night pranks are fun." Pinkie said giving a nod but frowning "but not when they're dangerous and make ponies bad scared instead of fun scared."

"Agree...sigh...lets just do this so can talk with Discord as soon as possible" said Twilight trotting to the boutique followed by Pinkie pie.

(Not long after)

"Oooh you girls are going to love what i've cooked up this year for nightmare night!" Rarity gushed out excitedly.

"Ehh Rarity? are you sure of that?" asked Twilight walking out a changing screen...she was dressed in a peach colored gown with puffy sleeves, white "gloves" and a crown on her head.

A typical princess costume.

One...Twilight felt was a bit..on the nose considering who she was.

"Don't you think it's a bit...redundant for me to dress as a princess." She added on carefully knowing how edge her friend was and didn't want to push the wrong button.

"What you mean darling?" asked Rarity "if anything i think that gown fits you quite well" she added with some pride "what about you Pinkie? isnt that the perfect costume for you?"

"Ummm it's nice Rarity and really fun looking." Pinkie said looking over at her costume "but I was hoping to be something a bit scarier this year."

Dont get her wrong...she likes make ponies laugh...but...this year she had a crave for frights...something she was sure a jester couldnt give.

"Jesters can be scary!" Rarity said back defensively with a frown, "Why...look at all the ponies afraid of clowns" she added with a forced laugh and strained grin while feeling her eye twitch.

"Ehh..still...could i try..something more..." Pinkie asked not liking how that twitch looked.

"huff if you insist..." a flash of magic "there..that is better?" Rarity asked as now Pinkie was dressed in a black full body skeleton suit.

"Uhh...what am I?" Pinkie asked with a confused blink.

Rarity blinked.

"what...? you are a skeleton!!" she cried in insulted tone "its not obvious?!"

"Uhhh....no.." Pinkie said slowly with an unsure look.

Rarity steamed.

"Well it is!!" she yelled "scary doesnt it?"

"uh yeah....real scary." Pinkie said back weakly in an unsure tone.

"Ehh Rarity...you sure you up for doing this?" asked Twilight in worry feeling her friend wasnt exactly all there for this.

Which was a bit worrying as Rarity was the best when it came to clothes (costumes or not)...yet it seems now she was...rushing in? without paying attention.

"What?!" Rarity shot her friend a scandalized look, "Of course i'm up for this!" she exclaimed dramatically with an affronted look, "Am I not the premier fashion expert of Equestria!?"

"Yes...but...well...it seems you are..a bit distracted" said Twilight trying to be delicate.

It didnt work.

"Distracted? Distracted by what?" Rarity said giving off a forced laugh though Twilight noticed her eye twitching, "my business being threaten by some upstart or my products suddenly aren't up for snuff anymore for anypony!" she exclaimed throwing and pushing her face against Twilights.

"Ehhhh hehehehe I..maybe?" said the princess nervously at her friend´s mad/crazy expression.

AHHHHHHHH!!!!

A cry came from the street.

"Oh thanks Celestia" said Twilight "ehhh...i mean oh no..i better go check that out" she added using her magic to take off the princess costume.

"But..but..we just started" protested Rarity.

The Alicorn flinched.

"Sorry Rarity..but..maybe its better accept today wasnt your day and try again tomorrow" suggested Twilight "after you..relax and get a good night of sleep to get your ideas in order" she added before rushing out the boutique.

"But...but...I worked so hard...on those costumes..." Rarity said sadly while looking down at the ground with a frown.

Today was suppose to be the start of her Nightmare Night sale special not "another day" or worse "a day without clients!"

"Ummm...well...if thats all..." Pinkie said slowly moving towards the door.

"Wait..Pinkie what about your costume!?" Rarity asked with a slight frantic look to her friend.

"I..well...umm..." she looked around nervously "oh look the hour i need to..do...stuff..." and before Rarity could protests the pink pony rushed away

With Rarity finding herself falling onto her butt her eyes watering and she knew it she started bawling.

"Why does nopony want my costumes!?"

Her cat simply rolled her eyes before walking away not wanting to get wet.

But unnoticed to both the pony and cat a pair of yellowish eyes flashed into the boutique mirror and a slight cackle sounded out in cruel amusement before the eyes disappeared.