My Little Zom-Pony: Apocalypse is Magic

Applejack:

I 'member that first night pretty well. Earlier that day Dash moved some clouds over my place but she didn't stick around. It was all for the best, I was as busy as a two legged applebucker trying to get my cart ready for Rarity's fashion show. She was holding a benefit for something or other and suggested that I and Pinkie both come and set up carts to feed the hungry patrons. I made up a bunch of apple pies and fritters, all kinds of delicious apple treats. The hardest part was getting myself into the dress Rarity insisted I wear to the event. Some fancy get-up to be sure. I'da been just as happy in nothing but since it was her event i was obligated to oblige the poor little diva.

I headed out just before nightfall, my cart in tow. I stopped by Sugar Cube Corner and talked to Pinkie for a spell before we both went down to the city hall building, where the benefit was being held. Me and Pinkie got our carts set up, and after a bit of giggling over the fanciness of our get-ups, went to find Rarity. We found her rushing mares at a dizzying pace, arranging this and that. Her ability to multi-task was truly remarkable. One moment she was talking to a Unicorn in sunglasses running the DJ booth, the next she is talking to a blue unicorn in a robe setting up the firewor- wait was that Trixie? Anywho, it was a sight to behold to be sure.

"Oh Applejack, darling," She beckoned them over with a hoof. She certainly did look the part, decked out in a big frilly dress with what musta been like a thousand gemstones. It was a blue dress and the gems seemed to catch the light just right to make her shine even when she was in shadow. needless to say she had put a lot of time and effort into all this, and the fact she made time to not only get the show started but to hobknob with the Ponyville elite led one to think she had found a way to be in two places at once.

"Applejack, this is a good friend of mine from Canterlot named Upper Crust, do be a dear and fetch him one of your delicious apple confections, he owns a chain of retailers all through Equestria and I'm sure he'd just love to vend your treats in a few of his more...rural shops."

Ignoring the whole 'rural' comment, I quickly ushered the unicorn over to my cart and let him sample the local flavor. He seemed mighty impressed. Unfortunately, I didn't have much time to gloat, because shortly after the lights dimmed, the spotlights shown on the stage... and the first screams that would change all our lives were heard ringing across the event.

Pinkie Pie:

Oh that day. I remember it well because it was Gummie's 3/4 birthday and i had to bake him a special cake along with the treats I'd be selling at the show. Rarities show was gonna be so amazing, after all, if there's any pony who can rival me on party throwing, it'd be that mare. When I was out getting ingredients earlier that day I saw a bunch of lightning shaped clouds over city hall and giggled to myself "Oh that Rainbow Dash"

I watched for a while as ponies set up for the big show. It seemed my good friend Vinyl was going to be in charge of the music, if the giant amplifiers were any indication. Looking down at my wrist, I saw that it was getting late and hurried home to finish my baking. This could be a great opportunity for Sugar Cube Corner, and with little Pound and Pumpkin, the Cakes could use all the business they could get.

I met Applejack later that evening we each took our carts out for the big night. I was so excited! There were so many different ponies! I was gonna dance and sing and play pin the tail on the donkey, until Applejack informed me there probably wouldn't be any of that stuff, something about it being high class and not that kind of party. So, after we got there Rarity beckoned Applejack over to talk to some rich looking unicorn with a monocle. That's such a fun word. Monocle monocle monocle. Sorry, lost my focus. Anyway, while she was off doing that I decided to go over and talk to Vinyl before the show started.

"Yo Pinkie wasup?"
"Not too much, just waiting for the real party to get started."
"Yeah I know what you mean, this is total dullsville. The only reason I'm doing it at all is because I kinda broke Octavia's coffee maker trying to install a bass amp in it, so I needed some quick cash."
"Speaking of Tavi, how is she doing?"
"Oh, she's around here somewhere. She got into a fight with Trixie over there over whether or not stage performance was better than musical theater. I tell you what though, for a bossy snob of a braggart she can sure put on a heck of a light show. I guess it's a curse with all performers though, I even see it in Tavi from time to time. Underneath all the hype there though is a little filly who just wants attention in both of'm"
"The same could be said of all of us though" I giggled.
"Well, I better go get ready, we start this show soon."
"Okie dokie Loki! Catch ya later Scratchinator!"
"Scratchinator, I like the ring of that!"

When I got back to my cart, Applejack appeared to be winning some rich looking pony over. Then he went back to his seat and everything got real quiet. Then the lights dimmed and Rarity was on stage, spotlights making her dress shine like the night itself. I'm sure Luna would even have been jealous. Then, it happened. And everything was changed...FOREVER!