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  1. Welcome to CanterU: The Halloween+ Edition
  2.  
  3. The Story So Far: http://pastebin.com/u/Kiyo3
  4. Yesterday with posts: >>http://archive.heinessen.com/mlp/thread/14307834
  5.  
  6. >Well, that was a restful sleep.
  7. >It's like you slept for half a day or something.
  8. >But, whatever.
  9. >Honestly, it's nice to sleep in your own bed once in a while.
  10. >Even if the warmth of a human body can't be imitated by a blanket.
  11. >Still, you can't complain.
  12. >You roll out of bed and do one of those obnoxious yawns.
  13. >Spike's asleep.
  14. >Not being active.
  15. >Day 39.
  16. >Dammit Spike...
  17. >You go off to shower and get dressed.
  18. >Time to start the day.
  19.  
  20. A. Lounge
  21. B. Food
  22. C. Girls Hall
  23.  
  24. >You're got plenty of time before class starts.
  25. >Let's go have some fun!
  26. >You walk out of the dorm room to find...
  27. >A furry convention?
  28. >No... people are dressed up in costume.
  29. >Um... what is this and why weren't you told?
  30. "Hey Anon!"
  31. >Who is th-
  32. >Too late, you've been glomped.
  33. >Derpy?
  34. "Yep! Where's your costume?"
  35. >What?
  36. >You didn't know you needed a costume for today.
  37. >You, because you expected a regular school day.
  38. >Where's Derpy's costume anyway?
  39. "It's a surprise. I'm saving it for the party."
  40. >Party?
  41. "Oh yeah. There's a party tonight. One last party before the big game tomorrow."
  42. >Makes sense.
  43. >The soccer players need to relieve their tension somehow.
  44. "I can think of a few ways..."
  45. >Her eyes hungrily glide over your body.
  46. >Too bad they can't feed themselves.
  47. >Wait, that's not true.
  48. >If you remember correctly, Derpy was mastu-
  49. "What?"
  50. >Nothing!
  51. >You've gotta go!
  52. >You weave your way through the crowd and find your way to the girls hall.
  53. >A, of course.
  54. >Lyra's there.
  55. >No costume?
  56. "Saving it for the party."
  57. >Sensing a recurring theme here."
  58. >Lyra opens the girls hall for you.
  59. Take your pick of ladies, monsieur
  60.  
  61. A. Rainbow and Fluttershy
  62. B. Applejack
  63. C. Twilight and Rarity
  64.  
  65. >Applejack's room is locked.
  66. >She must be busy with something.
  67. >What about Rainbro?
  68. >You knock on her door.
  69. >Happy barks come from behind.
  70. >Fluttershy must not be here.
  71. "Alright, quit your barking. Your giving me a headache."
  72. >Rainbow comes out in a long shirt.
  73. "Oh, hey Anon."
  74. >She looks you over.
  75. "No costume?"
  76. >Saving it for the party.
  77. "Right..."
  78. >She cum inside.
  79. >Lol sex jokes.
  80. >Rainbow sits down on the bed and starts untangling her hair.
  81. >Bed head never looked so messy.
  82. >You lie down next to her.
  83. "Getting comfy there?"
  84. >A little.
  85. >The girls hall beds are always softer.
  86. >Especially AJ's.
  87. "Spending a lot of time over here, huh?"
  88. >Like, all of your night life is in Applejack's room.
  89. >It's so comfy, and when you snuggle up next to her-
  90. "Ugh, dude. Shut up. Your gonna make me hurl."
  91. >You know she wants it.
  92. BLURRED LINES
  93.  
  94. A. Visit another room
  95. B. The dog
  96. C. Business
  97.  
  98. >The dog runs around the room.
  99. >Fluttershy must'a done a real number on her.
  100. >You pat your lap to make the dog run to you.
  101. >Surprisingly, the dog jumps into your lap.
  102. >Well trained.
  103. >Gotta give Fluttershy credit.
  104. >She has a name, right?
  105. "I think Fluttershy calls her... Winona or something."
  106. >You forgot.
  107. >Winona, probably.
  108. >Having "Something" for a name isn't hip this time of year.
  109. >You scratch behind Winona's ear.
  110. >She wags her tail.
  111. >You turn back to Rainbow, who's picking stuff up off the floor.
  112. >She should really be wearing something under that shirt...
  113. >Like underwear.
  114. >She turns back to you.
  115. "Anon, quit staring. If your not gonna do something, then don't dwell on it."
  116. >W-what?
  117. >Was that an open invitation?
  118. "No. It's my new philosophy."
  119. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9EOp38_L7k
  120. >How does Fluttershy... treat Winona?
  121. "Like, in general?"
  122. >Yep.
  123. "Well, from what I've seen, Fluttershy really loves that dog. She's not mistreating her or anything."
  124. >Seriously?
  125. >Then why-
  126. "does she always try to get away from Flutters? I really don't know."
  127. >Wow...
  128. >Fluttershy's either innocent.
  129. >Or a master at covering her tracks.
  130. >You'll find her secret out eventually...
  131. >A knock at the door.
  132. "Anon, are you there?"
  133. >Twilight?
  134. >Rainbow gets the door.
  135. "Hi Rainbow. Is Anon in here?"
  136. >*ahem*
  137. >Twilight frantically gestures to you.
  138. "C'mon! We've got class!"
  139. >Right.
  140. >Fuck.
  141.  
  142. >Twilight gets you in class on time.
  143. >Giving you more class time.
  144. >Great.
  145.  
  146. A. Notes
  147. B. Twilight
  148. C. Trixie
  149.  
  150. >Where's Twilight's costume?
  151. "I'm sav-"
  152. >Saving it for the party.
  153. >Right.
  154. >Wait...
  155. >Twilight's going to a party?
  156. >Without being dragged to it?
  157. "Er, yeah. Why not?"
  158. >It's just that...
  159. >Well...
  160. >Twilight's never been the kind of girl to party.
  161. >She's the one who stands in the corner all night.
  162. "I was interested in seeing how CanterU would do this."
  163. >Really?
  164. >That's the only reason?
  165. >Social research...
  166. "Well, and that Luna is in charge of the party."
  167. >There it is.
  168. >Where Luna is, Celestia will follow.
  169. >That fan-girl crush on Tia is gonna be the death of Twilight.
  170. "Quiet..."
  171. >Dat blush.
  172. >Is Twilight seriously-
  173. "Of course not! I like boys."
  174. >You lean in close.
  175. >Twilight looks like she's about to panic.
  176. >Her eyes go from your eyes to your lips.
  177. "A-Anon, what are you doing?"
  178. >Just making sure she's telling the truth.
  179. >Twilight blushes, but leans in and closes her eyes.
  180. >You lean in and...
  181. >Pull back.
  182. >Twilight looks like a fish with her cheeks puffed out.
  183. >She's doing it wrong.
  184. "A-Anon, I thought..."
  185. >Thought what?
  186. "N-nothing, B-baka"
  187. >What's wrong Twilight.
  188. >The smug look on your face does it for her.
  189. "Take your notes, Anonymous."
  190. >Sure.
  191. >Whatever you want.
  192.  
  193. >Finally.
  194. >Physics is always longest.
  195. >No, that's Art History.
  196. "I'll see you later, Anon."
  197. >Right, physics lab.
  198. >You shoulda changed your schedule...
  199.  
  200. A. Girls Hall
  201. B. lounge
  202. C. Dorm
  203. D. Food
  204.  
  205. >Wait up, Twilight!
  206. >You gotta spend some time with your girls.
  207. "Oh, okay. Let's go then."
  208. >You grab your stuff and follow Twilight out.
  209. >On your way, your thoughts start moving.
  210. >Femanon might visit tomorrow.
  211. >That could be cool.
  212. >Maybe she'll introduce you to her UCLA friends.
  213. >And she'll be happy to meet Applejack and your gang.
  214. >Most definitely.
  215. >Speaking of girls you haven't seen in a while...
  216. >Twilight, where's Rarity?
  217. "Rarity?"
  218. >Twilight shifts a little.
  219. "She's been... good."
  220. >Just good?
  221. >C'mon, Twi.
  222. >Rainbow said she's been sorta quiet.
  223. >Twilight is Rarity's roommate.
  224. >She's gotta know something.
  225. "Ever since last Friday, she's been quiet. She keeps saying nothing's wrong, but she's clearly upset about something."
  226. >She didn't say?
  227. "Nothing. You went on the trip, right? Do you know what happened?"
  228.  
  229. A. Tell Twilight
  230. B. Lie
  231. C. Run
  232.  
  233. >You have some idea.
  234. >Actually, you know exactly what happened.
  235. >And it's sorta your fault...
  236. "Wait, really? What did you do?"
  237. >You... er...
  238. >Rarity was...
  239. "Anon, just say it. I'm worried about Rarity."
  240. >Long or short version.
  241. "Just tell me!"
  242. >Right, sorry.
  243. >Look, Twilight...
  244. >She knows about Rarity's crush on you, right?
  245. "Y-You know about that?"
  246. >If you didn't realize that, you must've been blind.
  247. >Or just oblivious.
  248. >Her jacking you off in her room wasn't a hint, of course.
  249. "Oh..."
  250. >Anyway, during the trip, Rarity tried to... er...
  251. >She tried to have sex with you.
  252. >To put it lightly.
  253. "But you're with Applejack."
  254. >Don't you know it.
  255. >You were pinned down basically.
  256. >And...
  257. "You two... did it?"
  258. >Twilight's shocked.
  259. "Anon, I thought you were better than tha-"
  260. >You didn't have sex with Rarity.
  261. >Cadance saved you.
  262. "Cadance?"
  263. >Tri-colored hair, Humanity major, gets a hard-on from helping people.
  264. "She sounds familiar..."
  265. >Well, anyway, Rarity seemed really desperate.
  266. >Like, she needed to be with you.
  267. >And she did that.
  268. >Maybe now, she just feels really bad about it.
  269. "O-oh..."
  270. >Nothing else to say?
  271. "No. I'm just... really, really, shocked. Rarity doesn't seem like that kind of girl."
  272. >Exactly.
  273. "Are you still... friends?"
  274. >Hopefully.
  275. >You hugged her after the trip, and you're not mad about it.
  276. >But you should check up on her.
  277. >Twilight opens the girls hall for you.
  278. >Let's have some fun to lighten the mood.
  279.  
  280. A. Twilight
  281. B. Rainbow
  282. C. Applejack
  283. D. Derpy
  284.  
  285. >You follow Twilight into her room.
  286. "Rarity, are you here?"
  287. >You hear the sound of stuff being moved inside of the closet.
  288. >And... voices...
  289. "Exile... I guess technically I'd have to move away to live in exile..."
  290. >She's leaving?
  291. >Or just talking crazy.
  292. >Twilight brings herself to ear level.
  293. "She's been mentioning leaving..."
  294. >That bad, huh?
  295. "Yeah..."
  296. >You sit down on Twilight's bed.
  297. >Rarity's inside the closet, look through a few things.
  298. >That pink robe looks good on her.
  299. >Matches the unkempt hair and makeup.
  300. "You really did a number on her..."
  301. >How is this your fault?
  302. >Twilight shrugs and gets her books.
  303. "Look, I should get going... You should talk to Rarity..."
  304. >Yeah...
  305. >Twilight closes the door behind her.
  306. >Hard.
  307. >Rarity jumps and turns around.
  308. "Twilight, are you-"
  309. >Her gaze meets yours.
  310. "A-Anon? What are you doing here...?"
  311.  
  312. A. Business
  313. B. Bizness (dubs)
  314. C. Leave
  315.  
  316. >... Hey, Rarity.
  317. >She looks at you, shocked that you're there.
  318. >Obviously she didn't expect you.
  319. >She turns back to the closet and sorts through a few things.
  320. "I see you're back from your trip with Applejack..."
  321. >Yeah.
  322. >It was fun.
  323. >Saved a family business and picked apples.
  324. >Living the life.
  325. >What's Rarity been up too?
  326. "Classes and whatnot. Preparing for the finals..."
  327. >Right.
  328. >You need to remember that you have those too.
  329. >Rarity packs up a few more things.
  330. >Is she... leaving?
  331. "I... I don't know yet..."
  332. >Rarity.
  333. >She doesn't have to leave.
  334. "Anonymous, this is for the best..."
  335. >The best for who?
  336. >The school? Twilight? Winona?
  337. >Herself?
  338. >Rarity's always been sorta generous.
  339. >How selfish can she be?
  340. >Rarity turns around and gives you a cold stare.
  341. "You know full well why I'm leaving, Anon! Ho could you... How could you be so ignorant?!"
  342. >Ignorant?
  343. >You didn't do anything wrong.
  344. >Or, you should say you didn't stop her.
  345. "Anon, I..."
  346. >Her eyes start to well.
  347. >Great...
  348. "Anonymous, how can you even be in here, after what happened. After what..."
  349. >After what Rarity did?
  350. >Because, silly girl...
  351. >You thought "WWJD"
  352. >And forgave her.
  353. >Rarity looks surprised.
  354. "Y-You did?"
  355. >Yep.
  356. >You're not mad.
  357. >Your no stranger to love.
  358. >You know the rules, and now she does too.
  359. >It's complicated, and it makes people do crazy things.
  360. >*cough* Rarity.
  361. >But that doesn't mean you hate her for what happened.
  362. >Rarity is still a great friend.
  363. >She just needs to find someone else to love.
  364. >Who's single.
  365. >Rarity starts to cry.
  366. >Wait, stop, don't do th-
  367. >A second later, her arms are wrapped around you.
  368. >Rarity...
  369. >She looks up at you.
  370. "A-Anonymous... I'm... I'm so sorry for what I did..."
  371. >It's okay, really.
  372. >No harm done.
  373. >'Cept for the years of therapy you might need later.
  374. >But hey, what's a couple of thousand compared to Rarity's friendship.
  375. >She wipes away her tears and takes a seat next to you.
  376. "T-Thank you, Anon. You're really a great boy..."
  377. >You've heard that before.
  378. >But hearing it from Rarity makes it all the more memorable.
  379.  
  380. >The two of you chat for a bit about school and the party.
  381. >It really should be fun.
  382. >You look at the clock.
  383. >Shit!
  384. >Lab time...
  385. >You start to pack up your things, when you get a vibe from your phone.
  386. >It's Twilight...
  387. Twilight: Lab canceled. Luna putting party together.
  388. >Sweet Jesus, there is a God!
  389.  
  390. A. Hang with Rarity
  391. B. Another room
  392. C. Dorm
  393. D. Lounge
  394.  
  395. >You've got some free time before Psych.
  396. >Might as well make the most of it.
  397. >Is Rarity busy right now?
  398. "Me? Not at all. Why?"
  399. >Well, maybe she could help you find a costume for tonight.
  400. >Y'know, because that's important.
  401. "I'd love to. Would you like me to make it for you?"
  402. >Really?
  403. >Does Rarity have the time.
  404. "I... er... yes...?"
  405. >She clearly doesn't.
  406. >There's no need to stress her out with more stuff you bring on.
  407. >You grab your stuff.
  408. >You're taking her out on the town.
  409. "Really? Now?"
  410. >Yep.
  411. >You gotta get a costume from somewhere.
  412. "I can't go out looking like this!"
  413. >Then take the robe off.
  414. >Rarity blushes and goes into the bathroom.
  415. >A few minutes later, she's back to her normal, fabulous self.
  416. "Ready to go?"
  417. >You've been ready for ten minutes.
  418. >Let's get going.
  419.  
  420. >A few minutes later, you find yourself in the college town.
  421. "I know a few clothing stores that might have something..."
  422. >Rarity looks you over.
  423. "First things first, I suppose. What's the look you're trying to capture?"
  424. >Excuse you?
  425. *sigh* "What do you want your costume to be?"
  426. >Oh.
  427. >Well, hmm...
  428. >You want to be...
  429.  
  430. A. (Dubs)
  431.  
  432. >a skeleton.
  433. >Definitely a skeleton.
  434. "Really? Not the "thin-man" character I've heard so much about?"
  435. >Slender... man?
  436. "Right, him!"
  437. >Nope.
  438. >Spooky Scary Skeleton.
  439. >You gotta send shivers down spines.
  440. >Rarity looks you over again.
  441. "I'm not sure how we'll pull it together in time, but I'll see what I can do..."
  442. >She takes your hand and starts bringing you into the nearest clothing store.
  443.  
  444. >After a montage of changing clothes, stores, and thumbs up to the backing track of "Walking on sunshine", you're finally done.
  445. >You're carrying a few bags of materials with you.
  446. "Don't worry, Anon. Just leave it with me, and I'll make you the greatest skeleton costume ever."
  447. >Rarity...
  448. "Yes, Anonymous?"
  449. >Thanks.
  450. >Rarity just smiles and walks.
  451. >The pep in her step is all the confirmation you need...
  452.  
  453. >Rarity closes her room door behind you.
  454. >Well, your costume is taken care of.
  455. >Your phone vibrates again.
  456. Discord: No class today. Helping Luna.
  457.  
  458. A. Applejack
  459. B. Rainbow
  460. C. Dorm
  461. D. Help Luna
  462.  
  463. >Maybe can help.
  464. >You're not so busy.
  465. Discord: Come outside to the main field.
  466. >Sure thing.
  467. >A few minutes later, you're setting your stuff down.
  468. >There are a few people in bat costumes moving equipment around.
  469. >Discord is talking to Celestia in a corner, while Luna supervises the whole thing.
  470. >It's looking pretty nice.
  471. >A few pumpkins here, some lit candles there.
  472. >This could top a Pinkie party.
  473. >Thank the gods she's coming back soon.
  474. >You've missed Ponka...
  475. >Luna comes over to you.
  476. "Anon, thanks for coming. I wasn't sure how much help I'd get..."
  477. >It's no problem.
  478. >Anything to get out of class, right?
  479. "Right."
  480. >So, what does she need help with?
  481. >Luna points to a few tables on a rack.
  482. "Could you set those up and put a candle in the center? That would really help."
  483. >No problem.
  484. >Luna smiles and runs off to another team of bat-people.
  485. >Let's do this.
  486.  
  487. A. Luna
  488. B. Discord
  489. C. Leave
  490. D. Work
  491.  
  492. >You take orders well.
  493. >You've never been a leader, really.
  494. >The tables are easy to set up.
  495. >A few of the stronger bat-men help you out.
  496. >Thanks guys.
  497. "The fire rises, brother."
  498. >Uh, what?
  499. >That was sort of muffled. Could he repeat that?
  500. >He's gone.
  501. >Weird...
  502. >You start taking the candles and place them on the tables.
  503. >This job went by fast.
  504. >You look over to the far back of the now set tent.
  505. >Celestia and Discord are no where to be seen.
  506. >In their place is...
  507. >Vinyl?
  508. >She's setting up, apparently.
  509. >As if anyone else could play for the party.
  510. >Octi, anyone?
  511. >She's directing some bat-men holding her equipment.
  512. >Neat.
  513.  
  514. A. Luna
  515. B. Vinyl
  516. C. Leave
  517.  
  518. >You walk over to Vinyl.
  519. >Hey Vin-
  520. "Watch the wire!"
  521. >Whoa, that was close.
  522. >Thanks.
  523. "Don't mention it. What's up? Helping the crew?"
  524. >The Bat-men?
  525. >Yeah.
  526. >You figured the best way to start the party was to get it set up first.
  527. "So true, dude."
  528. >She puts on her headphones for a second, then wiggles her finger at you.
  529. "Come here. Listen to this."
  530. >Sure thing.
  531. >Vinyl puts her head phones on your head.
  532. >It sounds like...
  533. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPGqRJHzEIw
  534. >Shit, that's total cash.
  535. "It's it though? I've been working on it for days."
  536. >That's why she was so busy.
  537. >Well, the fruits of her labor are tasty.
  538. >Vinyl smiles and looks back at her set up.
  539. "Thanks. I'm just glad that after this, I get to relax. No more parties for a while."
  540. >Then she can actually socialize like she wanted.
  541. "Totally, bro."
  542. >She starts flicking through the song lists.
  543. "Any requests from my number one fan?"
  544. >Octavia isn't here...
  545. >She elbows you in the ribs.
  546. "Not stuffy-pants. You, dude."
  547. >Oh, right.
  548. >Well, there is one song...
  549. >You whisper it in her ear.
  550. "Really? Sure thing dude."
  551. >Awesome.
  552. >You get back to setting up.
  553. >This party should be pretty cool.
  554. "Attention everyone!"
  555. >Luna steps up on the stage.
  556. "Alright, um, thanks for all the help. You should go back and get ready for the party."
  557. >No need to say it twice.
  558. >You grab your stuff and head back.
  559. >A quick shower, then off to the girls hall...
  560. "Anon! Quickly, get inside."
  561. >Rarity, what's the rush?
  562. "I need you to try this on!"
  563. >She hands you the stuff from before.
  564. >But it looks... sleeker?
  565. >No, shinier.
  566. >No, definitely whiter than before.
  567. "Just try it! I need to see if adjustments are needed."
  568. >You go into her bathroom and change into the clothes.
  569. >...
  570. >It looks...
  571. "Yes, yes? Tell me!"
  572. >It's honestly a great costume.
  573. >It actually looks realistic.
  574. >Maybe skeletons are real...
  575. >Rarity plops down into her chair.
  576. "Thank goodness. I was worried that you wouldn't like it."
  577. >Well, now that she mentions it...
  578. >Rarity sits up, waiting for you to finish.
  579. >It's perfect.
  580. "Anon, don't scare me like that! I barely have enough time to finish my own."
  581. >Don't worry.
  582. >Whatever Rarity does, it'll look twice as great as your costume.
  583. >You hug her and head out.
  584. >As you walk, you hear the sound of arguing coming from Applejack's room.
  585. >Applejack...?
  586. >You open the door a little.
  587. >She's on the phone with someone.
  588. "But Granny, Ah-"
  589. >Granny Smith?
  590. >What's going on...?
  591. "Ah understan', but Ah can't just-..."
  592. "But Ah-..."
  593. "Okay, Granny. Ah'll git mah stuff together..."
  594. >She hangs up and goes to her bed.
  595. >Applejack looks pretty sad.
  596. >Something must've happened...
  597.  
  598. A. Go inside.
  599. B. Visit another room
  600. C. Dorm
  601. D. Party
  602.  
  603. >You close the door quietly.
  604. >If it's family business, it's not your business.
  605. >Even if you are an honorary member...
  606. >You continue on your journey...
  607. >Rainbow's door is open.
  608. >The dog is whimpering though...
  609. >Fluttershy must be inside.
  610. >*Knock-knock-knock*
  611. "Just a minute..."
  612. >Fluttershy peeks her head through the door.
  613. "Hello? Who is- eep!"
  614. >She slams the door in your face.
  615. >Er... what just happened?
  616. >Fluttershy, it's Anon...
  617. "A-Anon...?"
  618. >Yeah.
  619. >Just saying hi...
  620. >Fluttershy opens the door again.
  621. "I'm sorry Anon. I'm just a little scared today..."
  622. >Why so?
  623. "All those costumes... some people tried to scare me in class."
  624. >What dicks.
  625. >She'd be safe with you.
  626. >Everyone fears the spooky scary skeletons.
  627. >They ain't even real.
  628. "I... um.. sure...?"
  629. >So, is she going to the party?
  630. "No, I... I can't..."
  631. >Why not?
  632. >It's gonna be awesome!
  633. "I can't. All of those people, and it's so dark out..."
  634. >Winona appears, prompting Fluttershy to pick her up.
  635. "And I have to take care of Winona..."
  636. >Well, Fluttershy can suit herself.
  637. >You've got a party to get to.
  638. >Has she seen Rainbow Dash?
  639. "She left a few minutes ago..."
  640. >Thanks.
  641. >You say your goodbyes and head out.
  642. >This better be some party...
  643. >You head back to your dorm.
  644. >You need to put your stuff down, get some snacks...
  645. >Wait, the door's locked.
  646. >Spike!
  647. "Anon? Wait a second!"
  648. >He opens the door a few minutes later.
  649. >In a dragon costume.
  650. >Obviously cheap.
  651. "Hey! My mom made this for me."
  652. >He's... he's not serious, right?
  653. "I... uh.. of course not! I bought it."
  654. >Sure thing, bro.
  655. >You put down your books and check your phone.
  656. Femanon: Tomorrow's the big game
  657. >True.
  658. >Is she coming?
  659. Femanon: I still need to see...
  660. >She'll come.
  661. >Probably.
  662. >Spike's turning off his computer.
  663. >Wait... Spike, turning a computer off?
  664. >What dimension is this?
  665. "I gotta go to the party, dude."
  666. >True.
  667. >Ready to go?
  668. "Yep. Let's do this!"
  669. >You walk with Spike to the lobby.
  670. >Twilight's coming from the girls hall.
  671. >She's... um... Albert Einstein?
  672. "Yep! Father of the theory of relativity."
  673. >Right.
  674. >You should pay more attention in physics...
  675. >The three of you head outside.
  676. >A few people have already gathered.
  677. >Vinyl's still setting up a few things.
  678. >Next to her is...
  679. >Octavia's quintet?
  680. >They're all in scarecrow costumes.
  681. >It's actually sorta impressive.
  682. >Luna's no where to be seen...
  683. >Strange.
  684.  
  685. A. Octavia
  686. B. Twi & Spike
  687. C. Mingle
  688.  
  689. >You leave Spike and Twilight.
  690. >They can find a table themselves.
  691. >Right now, you need to spread your wings...
  692. >... you social butterfly, you.
  693. >You weave your way through the growing crowd.
  694. >Lots of people in hors- no, pony costumes.
  695. >Weirder than California Comic-Con...
  696. >You try looking for anyone familiar.
  697. >These... furries... freak you out a bit.
  698. >You've been on the internet long enough to know what they do when they're alone...
  699. "Ooh, look! A spooky skeleton!"
  700. >You turn around.
  701. >That sounded like...
  702. >Redhear-
  703. >Whoa...
  704. >Hellloooo Nurse!
  705. "Thanks... er... Anon?"
  706. >Right.
  707. >You look Redheart over.
  708. >She couldn't leave the nursing profession, even if it was a costume.
  709. >Although, the costume is barely covering her.
  710. "You likey?"
  711. >You likey a lot.
  712. >Redheart giggles and looks you over.
  713. "You know, the doctor is considering letting Pinkie out tomorrow."
  714. >Seriously?
  715. >That's great news.
  716. "Yep. The psychiatrist gave her a clean bill of mental health."
  717. >What about the drugs?
  718. "She's off recovery meds right now. I think she's doing much better, personally."
  719. >Thank goodness.
  720. "Hey, is that Anon?"
  721. >Colgate comes over in a sexy dentist's costume.
  722. >Because dentists can be sexy, right.
  723. >Meh, you're more into nurses.
  724. >Redheart giggles as Colgate pinks a bit.
  725. "Hey, I worked really hard on this!"
  726. >Did she put it together last minute?
  727. >At the place she works at?
  728. "I... uh... no!"
  729. >Colgate heads of to the snack bar.
  730. "I better go get her. I'll see you later, Skeleton-man."
  731. >Later girl.
  732. >You watch the Redheart chase after Colgate.
  733. >What a weird pai-
  734. *FWASH!*
  735. >What the...
  736. >The main stage turned into green smoke...
  737. >What's going on?
  738. >A white head of hair appears through the smoke.
  739. >Black skin is attached.
  740. >Zecora?
  741. "Thank you, everybody, for your quick arrival. Welcome to the Nightmare festival!"
  742. >The crowd cheers.
  743. "Before we see the skeletons and ghosts, please make way for our courteous host!"
  744. >Another cheer, and then everyone shuffles to the sides of the tent.
  745. >A few of the bat-men appear, carrying a litter.
  746. >Because those things still exist, right?
  747. >They reach the stage, and one helps the girl inside climb out.
  748. >Luna...
  749. >She's looking fine.
  750. >Blue dress, masquerade-style mask.
  751. >It fits nicely.
  752. >As she gets on the stage, you can tell she's a little nervous.
  753. >Probably stage fright.
  754. >Happens to the best of us.
  755. "Canterlot University! Together, we shall turn this night of horrors into... um..."
  756. >Zecora whispers into Luna's ear.
  757. "Oh, right..."
  758. >Luna turns back to the crowd.
  759. "We shall turn this night into a glorious feast, made bright by the moonlight!"
  760. >She gestures to one of the bat-men, who pulls a rope in the corner.
  761. >The top of the tent disappears, revealing the full moon.
  762. "Now, um, celebrate!"
  763. >Everyone cheers again.
  764. >Time to party!
  765. >Vinyl turns up the music while Octavia and her quintet set up.
  766. >They might sound good together, who knows?
  767. >You make your way back to Twilight and Spike.
  768. >Rarity and Applejack are there too.
  769. >Rarity makes a nice Spider queen... thing...
  770. "Why, thank you, Anonymous."
  771. >Twilight gives you a knowing look.
  772. >Good thing you rectified that issue.
  773. >Applejack looks good as a scarecrow.
  774. >As if Octavia's whole theme wasn't that.
  775. "Ah didn't have much ta go by..."
  776. >No problem.
  777. >She still looks good.
  778. >Applejack just smiles.
  779. >Halfheartedness is in the air...
  780. >Twilight looks around.
  781. "Hey, have any of you seen Rainb-"
  782. "AH!"
  783. >Rarity falls back in her chair.
  784. >What happened?
  785. "T-there! Don't you see it? it's ghastly!"
  786. >You look toward the center of the table.
  787. >A plastic spider?
  788. >Really, Rarity.
  789. >The Spider Queen is afraid of spiders?
  790. "I... Uh..."
  791. >Laughter comes from above.
  792. >Rainbow Dash is hanging from one of the support beams of the tent.
  793. "Rainbow, get down from there!"
  794. >Rainbow rolls her eyes.
  795. "Fine, Twilight."
  796. >A hop, skip, and a jump, and she's sitting at the table.
  797. >Rarity brushes herself off and fixes her chair.
  798. "That wasn't very nice, Rainbow Dash..."
  799. "Hey, it's Nightmare Night. Anything can happen."
  800. >True dat.
  801. >Twilight and Rarity go off to get drinks.
  802. >Spike follows behind, as expected.
  803. >Go get her, tiger.
  804. >You look around.
  805. >This is gonna be some party...
  806.  
  807. A. Rainbow
  808. B. Applejack
  809. C. Mingle
  810. D. Dance
  811.  
  812. >Vinyl's music permeates through the air.
  813. >It's so... tantalizing...
  814. >Must... dance...
  815. >You get up and take a swig of your drink.
  816. "Anon, ya want'a dance?"
  817. >Yes.
  818. >So much.
  819. "Well, let's get ta dancin'!"
  820. >Applejack takes your hand and leads you to the dance floor.
  821. "Hey guys, wait up!"
  822. >Rainbow wants to dance too?
  823. "It's a party. Of course I want too."
  824. >This should be interesting.
  825. >The dubstep brings the three of you a little closer.
  826. >So does the crowd.
  827. >How many undergrads are here, again?
  828. >Applejack shakes her way down your body, while Rainbow Dash grinds you from behind.
  829. >This is... interesting...
  830. >You grab a pair of Applehips and keep her in front.
  831. "Keep it sensible, Anon. We're in public..."
  832. >That hasn't stopped you before...
  833. >You start grinding on Applejack while Rainbow starts grabbing your chest.
  834. >Uh, what's she up too?
  835. "What? This is dancing..."
  836. >Sure thing...
  837. >Rainbow pushes off you.
  838. >What?
  839. "Maybe I can show you want dancing really is..."
  840. >She takes Applejack and brings her in front of you.
  841. >She starts mimicking your actions, but she's... enjoying it more?
  842. >Your surprisingly okay with your girlfriend grinding on another girl.
  843. >Applejack turns around and starts moving down, putting her hands on Rainbow's ass.
  844. >Ooh, this is going well.
  845. >Maybe you can join in on the fun.
  846. >You go behind Rainbow and start your classic gyrations.
  847. >The Anon fire...
  848. >It's back.
  849.  
  850. A. Keep dancing
  851. B. Get food
  852. C. Vinyl
  853.  
  854. >Rainbow seems to be getting into it.
  855. >As if you weren't being enthusiastic with your grinding.
  856. >She barely has any hips to grab, but you make do.
  857. >Fucking aerodynamic...
  858. >You lean over and kiss Applejack.
  859. >You bite her lip a little bit, causing her to squeeze Rainbow's ass a little.
  860. "Unnh... Applejack, quit it."
  861. "Why? Ya ain't havin' fun?"
  862. >Rainbow doesn't say anything.
  863. >Instead, she returns the favor.
  864. >How lucky are you right now?
  865. "Hey, there they are!"
  866. >Rarity?
  867. >You swear to God, if Rarity comes over here...
  868. "Hey Anon! I got you a drink."
  869. >Fucking Rarity...
  870. >You get off of Rainbow long enough to take the drink you didn't ask for.
  871. >Thanks...
  872. >Well, since the rest of the gang is here, they might as well dance too.
  873. >Rainbow takes Spike and starts grinding on him.
  874. >What about your needs...?
  875. "Ah can take care of that..."
  876. >Applejack takes the lead this time.
  877. >Oh, yes...
  878. "Yoo-hoo, Anon..."
  879. >You try to turn around but Rarity takes you from behind.
  880. ^that context
  881. >She starts moving her hands down your body.
  882. >Moving down to your waist...
  883. >Now more center...
  884. >Rarity... remember what happened last time.
  885. "I... I wasn't..."
  886. >As long as she remembers...
  887. >She keeps her hands there.
  888. >As long as it's not farther...
  889. >Applejack doesn't seem to mind sharing though.
  890. >So maybe...
  891. >You look around.
  892. >Spike can barely move, a frozen dragon being caressed by a... dark-bat-monster-pilot thing...
  893. >Whatever Rainbow is...
  894. >And Twilight is dancing alone, swinging her arms around.
  895. >Weird.
  896. >Rarity lets go of you first.
  897. "I'm parched. I need another drink..."
  898. >You're a little tired too.
  899. >But Applejack ain't letting go.
  900. >And you're not sure you want her too.
  901. >Rainbow's having trouble keeping her hands to herself.
  902. >Those drinks weren't spiked right.
  903. >'Cause Rainbow's getting Spiked right now.
  904. See what I did there?
  905. >Well, through some layers of clothes, at least.
  906.  
  907. A. Rainbow
  908. B. Vinyl and Octavia
  909. C. Rarity
  910. D. Mingle
  911.  
  912. >You need that drink.
  913. >You break free of Applejack's grasp.
  914. "Anon, where are ya goin'?"
  915. >Just getting a drink.
  916. >Applejack want anything?
  917. "Just some punch, Ah guess..."
  918. >You watch her grab Twilight and start showing her some real dance moves.
  919. >Despite her apparent lesbian tendencies, Applejack's perfect.
  920. >You follow Rarity to the punch bowl.
  921. >It's... green.
  922. "Yes, the color is a bit... unsettling... But it is delicious."
  923. >She pours you a cup.
  924. >It does taste delicious.
  925. >So, why's the Spider Queen being so nice tonight?
  926. "I haven't been any nicer than before..."
  927. >Rarity, come on...
  928. >She's brown-nosing more than a dog who made a mess on the carpet.
  929. >Fluttershy would know about that.
  930. >Too bad she's too scared to be here...
  931. "Really, Anon. I have no idea of what you mean..."
  932. >She swirls her drink.
  933. "I just want to help you... Is that so wrong?"
  934. >Well, no.
  935. >But if this about making it up to you.
  936. >About what happened before.
  937. >She really doesn't have to do all of this.
  938. >Rarity doesn't say anything.
  939. >She just looks up into the sky.
  940. "It's very nice out, isn't it?"
  941. >Who said that?
  942. >You turn around to see a mask.
  943. >Luna?
  944. "Hi Anon. Enjoying the party?"
  945. >Yeah.
  946. >Luna did a great jo-
  947. "That dress! Where did you get it?!"
  948. >Rarity runs over to Luna and starts admiring her dress.
  949. >A little close, ain't she?
  950. "This is a Hoity Toity original! You must tell me where you got it!"
  951. >Luna looks a little uncomfortable.
  952. >You can't blame her.
  953. >The two of them start walking away together.
  954. >What an Odd Couple.
  955. >Well, now you're at a party alone.
  956. >Who are you, Napoleon Dynamite?
  957. >You down the rest of your drink and look around.
  958. >The gang's still dancing, and Octavia and her quintet have finished setting up their instruments.
  959. >You can't really see anyone else...
  960.  
  961. A. Dance
  962. B. Music
  963. C. Mingle
  964.  
  965. >You weave your way through the crowd.
  966. >Dancing can wait.
  967. >Let's see who else you can find...
  968. >Outside the tent, there are a few activities going on.
  969. >Pin the tail on the donkey, bobbing for apples.
  970. >Hey, is that a bag?
  971. >Yeah... it's a giant bag.
  972. >It's bobbing for apples.
  973. >This place gets stranger everyday...
  974. >A few people are playing manhunt.
  975. >Never too old for that.
  976. >You look to the CU statue.
  977. >Y'know, that statue that's been on the grass since you came here.
  978. >There's a whole pile of candy there.
  979. >Interesting...
  980.  
  981. A. Candy
  982. B. Bob for apples
  983. C. Dance
  984. D. Manhunt
  985.  
  986. >The bag lifts its head from the bowl.
  987. >It's Derpy.
  988. >You wave at her.
  989. >She comes over to you...
  990. >As if you were calling her over...
  991. "Hey Anon! I like your costume!"
  992. >Thanks.
  993. >Skeletons aren't real, but they look good on you.
  994. >Derpy looks at you strangely.
  995. "Of course skeletons are real. What are you saying?"
  996. >It's... it's a joke...
  997. >Nevermind.
  998. >You look over to the people setting up manhunt.
  999. >Apparently the guy in charge is...
  1000. >Shining Armor?
  1001. >Derpy, wanna go play manhunt?
  1002. "Sure!"
  1003. >You run over to the manhunt group.
  1004. >Hopefully it's not too late.
  1005. >You make your way through the group, Derpy following close behind.
  1006. >Shining spots you and fists you.
  1007. "What's up, Anon. Ready for some manhunt?"
  1008. >Totally.
  1009. >Shining Armor turns to the rest of the group.
  1010. "Okay, so were doing Hunter rules, guys. You get tagged, you become a hunter. Last man standing wins."
  1011. >This should be interesting.
  1012. >Derpy leans on you a little.
  1013. "This is going to be so fun!"
  1014. >You look around.
  1015. >Hey, Rainbow and Applejack are here too.
  1016. >They're not dancing?
  1017. "Ah got tired..."
  1018. "And Spike wasn't really returning the favor. Unlike you, dude..."
  1019. >Derpy looks at the three of you.
  1020. "What's she talking about, Anon?"
  1021. >Er... nothing...
  1022. >You turn back to Shining Armor.
  1023. "You have the whole forest, the party, and the left field to hide. I'll be 'it' first. I'll give you guys a 2 minute headstart."
  1024. >You start backing away from the crowd.
  1025. >Rainbow and Applejack follow suit.
  1026. "Ready?"
  1027. >Everyone looks tense...
  1028. "Go!"
  1029. "Hey guys! Wait for me!"
  1030. >Derpy catches up to the three of you as the group scatters.
  1031. >So, where should we go?
  1032. "Ah'm thinkin' the party. He can't git us in the middle 'a all those people."
  1033. >That's sm-
  1034. "That'll never work. After Shining gets some more people, that's the first place he'll look. We should go to the forest."
  1035. >Rainbow with Rainbow logic.
  1036. >What about Derpy?
  1037. "Um... I'm not sure. Maybe the left field. Lots of space to run?"
  1038. >Maybe.
  1039. "So what's the plan, Anon?"
  1040.  
  1041. A. Rainbow
  1042. B. Derpy
  1043. C. Applejack
  1044.  
  1045. >The forest is definitely the best bet.
  1046. >The trees provide cover.
  1047. >And you can always hide in them in case the ground is compromised.
  1048. "I'm still going to the left field. It's probably better there anyway."
  1049. >Derpy runs of, tripping over one of her bags.
  1050. >Poor girl.
  1051. >You know she'll be caught first, but that's her loss.
  1052. >What about Applejack?
  1053. "Ah'm gonna head back ta the party. If it gets sticky, ah'll met ya in the forest."
  1054. >Good plan.
  1055. >You give her a quick kiss
  1056. >Before running to the forest with Rainbow, Applejack grabs your arm.
  1057. "Anon, Ah... After this, Ah have ta talk ta ya, okay?"
  1058. >Uh, sure.
  1059. "C'mon Anon! Hurry up!"
  1060. >Applejack gives you another half-smile.
  1061. "Try not'a git caught, okay?"
  1062. >Sure thing.
  1063. >You catch up to Rainbow at the edge of the forest.
  1064. "Alright, Anon. I'm thinking we stay up in the trees."
  1065. >First rule of the Wreckers: Guards never look up.
  1066. These obscure Transformers Prime lines
  1067. >You boost Rainbow up into one of the trees and climb up the one next to her.
  1068. "Now we can relax and watch the others get caught."
  1069. >Rainbow laughs.
  1070. >Shouldn't we help the others out?
  1071. "What are you, a humanities major?"
  1072. >Uh... that's rhetorical, right?
  1073. >Rainbow just laughs and leans against the tree trunk.
  1074.  
  1075. A. Business
  1076. B. Bizness (dubs)
  1077. C. Help players
  1078. D. Switch hiding place
  1079.  
  1080. >You try to get get comfortable on your branch.
  1081. >Try is the optimal word.
  1082. "What are you doing, dude? You're gonna get us caught!"
  1083. >Hey, you're being careful.
  1084. "Just be careful. I'm having fun here."
  1085. >True.
  1086. >So, is she ready for the game tomorrow?
  1087. >Rainbow opens one eye.
  1088. "I think so. I don't think we'll lose or anything..."
  1089. >You weren't asking about the team.
  1090. >You're asking about Rainbow.
  1091. "I... um... Of course I'm ready!"
  1092. >You think back to the practice you watched the other day.
  1093. >Rainbow was getting pushed around.
  1094. >Hard.
  1095. "It's... it's nothing. I needed the practice."
  1096. >Rainbow...
  1097. >She gets up and looks straight at you.
  1098. >The moonlight reflects beautifully on her hair.
  1099. >Freaking rainbows...
  1100. "Anon, look, that away game... We... I should've won it. We only tied..."
  1101. >So?
  1102. >In soccer, a tie is amazing.
  1103. >She should be proud of that.
  1104. "I'm a winner, Anon. I don't tie! I conquer!"
  1105. >Ok, calm down, Atilla.
  1106. >Rainbow needs to realize that it's not high school anymore.
  1107. >College level stuff is harder.
  1108. "I know that. There's just... there's so much riding on this."
  1109. >Like what?
  1110. >The school's reputation?
  1111. >She shouldn't care about that...
  1112. "That's... that's not it..."
  1113. >What else could it be then?
  1114. "I... the scholarship..."
  1115. >Rainbow's scholarship?
  1116. "CU expects us to win. They might cut my scholarship if I don't win."
  1117. >The whole thing?
  1118. "Well, no, but I don't want my family to have to pay anything..."
  1119. >Such... loyalty.
  1120. >Well, other than the D1 status...
  1121. >Rainbow shouldn't worry.
  1122. "And why not?"
  1123. >You make like Tarzan and swing over to Rainbow's branch.
  1124. "Anon, be careful!"
  1125. >You stand there in a triumphant, confident pose.
  1126. "A-Anon, what are you doing?"
  1127. >You bend down and hug Rainbow.
  1128. "Ugh, get off me, dude."
  1129. >She's not really resisting.
  1130. >Body Language tells all.
  1131. >You sit down next to her.
  1132. "Anon..."
  1133. >Rainbow's gonna do fine tomorrow.
  1134. >If she can't win, then the Holocaust never happened.
  1135. >And if she needs support, you'll be right there in the stands, cheering her on.
  1136. "Really?"
  1137. >Totally.
  1138. >Rainbow puts an arm around you.
  1139. "Thanks dude. I... I'd like that."
  1140. >Of course she would.
  1141. >You look at the moon with Rainbow.
  1142. >Dat view.
  1143. >Luna would be jealous.
  1144. "Hey, come back here!"
  1145. >What's that.
  1146. >You look down.
  1147. >A bag runs past, with a few people in pursuit.
  1148. >Derpy?
  1149. "Aw, dammit Derpy..."
  1150. >Rainbow laughs, but covers her mouth as one of the players stops under the tree.
  1151. >Uh-Oh.
  1152. "Who's there?"
  1153. >Guards never look up.
  1154. >But they might get smarter...
  1155. >You look around.
  1156. >There's another tree a little ways away...
  1157. >And there's a definitely-not-spikey bush a little ways down.
  1158. "Anon, what do we do?"
  1159.  
  1160. A. Jump
  1161. B. Bush
  1162. C. Stay
  1163. D. Help Derpy
  1164.  
  1165. >The bush is probably your bet.
  1166. >You put your finger to your lips.
  1167. >You should go first.
  1168. >You don't want Rainbow to injure herself before the game.
  1169. >The guard is still looking around.
  1170. >If you can time it just right...
  1171. >You shimmy around the trunk to the nearest branch.
  1172. >Okay, you're good for now.
  1173. >Time to slide down.
  1174. >Almost there...
  1175. >Alm-
  1176. >Agh! Splinter!
  1177. >You fall into the bushes.
  1178. >You roll behind it, just in case the guard noticed.
  1179. >Luckily, he didn't.
  1180. "Dude, hurry up. We almost got her!"
  1181. "Coming!"
  1182. >The guard runs off.
  1183. "Anon, are you okay?"
  1184. >Yeah, you're good.
  1185. >You brush yourself off.
  1186. >At this point, maybe it's better to keep moving...
  1187. "Suit yourself, dude. I'm staying up here."
  1188. >As long as she doesn't get caught...
  1189.  
  1190. A. Stay
  1191. B. Run
  1192. C. Help Derpy
  1193. D. Find Applejack
  1194.  
  1195. >You gotta look after Rainbow...
  1196. >You lean against the tree.
  1197. "Anon, if you're staying, maybe you should..."
  1198. >Climb up there?
  1199. >Nah.
  1200. >Getting up is the easy part.
  1201. >Falling is easy too.
  1202. >But the pain is the thing you don't want.
  1203. "Suit yourself dude."
  1204. >You start picking at the splinter.
  1205. >Your mind flashes back to the Spongebob episode with the splinter.
  1206. >All. That. Pus.
  1207. "Ew. Dude, shut up."
  1208. >An acorn hits your head.
  1209. >Looks like Rainbow can't appreciate quality programming.
  1210. "Hey, I watch some go-"
  1211. "There ya'll are!"
  1212. >Applejack appears from behind you.
  1213. "Ah was lookin' everywhere fer ya."
  1214. >Oh really?
  1215. >Things get sticky over at the party?
  1216. >Applejack looks a behind her.
  1217. "Yeah. Ah barely got away in time..."
  1218. >She sits down next to you.
  1219. "Hey, is that Applejack down there?"
  1220. >Yep.
  1221. >Applejack looks around, clearly bewildered.
  1222. "Up here, AJ."
  1223. >Another acorn falls.
  1224. "Ah see ya. Come on down here."
  1225. "I'm comfy up here. You two have fun."
  1226. >Rainbow rolls over.
  1227. >The moonlight falls on you and Applejack...
  1228. >The Fantasticks would be proud.
  1229.  
  1230. A. Business
  1231. B. Bizness
  1232. C. Run
  1233.  
  1234. >You move a little closer to Applejack.
  1235. >Your hand makes its way around her waist...
  1236. >Down her pants...
  1237. >Applejack shudders, grabbing on to your wrist.
  1238. "A-Anon, we have ta talk..."
  1239. >Uh oh.
  1240. >Now?
  1241. >You were just getting started...
  1242. "Ah know, but Ah..."
  1243. >She turns away from you.
  1244. "Anon, that letter Ah got there other day..."
  1245. >The one from the Apple farm.
  1246. >What was in it?
  1247. "Granny Smith sent it. She wants me ta come back ta the farm full time..."
  1248. >...
  1249. >..!
  1250. >What?
  1251. >Applejack's not going, is she?
  1252. "We have a chance ta really save the farm, Anon. Granny's only got a few workers an' Applebloom. She needs help..."
  1253. >Applejack...
  1254. >She's not looking at you.
  1255. >But the moonlight is refracted on a single tear that falls.
  1256. >She's going, isn't she?
  1257. >Applejack nods.
  1258. "Ah have ta help mah family, Anon. No matter what, they'll always be most important..."
  1259. >You understand.
  1260. >You just wish you didn't have to.
  1261. >You thought this whole thing was finished when you visited the farm...
  1262. >But apparently that's not true...
  1263. >In the end, you saved the farm.
  1264. >But you couldn't stop Applejack from leaving.
  1265. >Applejack wipes her tears away and turns back to you.
  1266. "Ah... Ah'm sorry Anon. But Ah don't know what ta do now..."
  1267. >What does she mean?
  1268. "Ah have ta start commuting here instead of stayin' at the dorms. We gotta start savin' money."
  1269. >Well, that's not so bad.
  1270. >She'll be here for the rest of the quarter.
  1271. >Applejack nods, but doesn't return your smile.
  1272. "Ah... Ah might not be able ta come back next quarter..."
  1273. >If Applejack leaves...
  1274. >She might be able to commute, but still...
  1275. >No more fritters for breakfast.
  1276. >No more late night dorm sex.
  1277. >Obviously the breakfast is the better of the two.
  1278. >But still...
  1279. >Waiting for her to come back for a whole quarter?
  1280. >And that's not even assured...
  1281. "Anon, Ah... Ah don't want'a leave... All mah friends... you..."
  1282. >You hold Applejack in your arms.
  1283. >The chances of her coming back.
  1284. >Can you risk that?
  1285.  
  1286. A. Break up
  1287. B. Open relationship
  1288. C. Stay with her
  1289.  
  1290. >You sit there with Applejack in your arms.
  1291. >You really don't know what to think of the whole thing.
  1292. >Wouldn't it be the best thing to just stay with Applejack?
  1293. >Maybe.
  1294. >But is the right thing?
  1295. >Maybe you should... make it an open relationship.
  1296. >Applejack breaks free of your arms and stares at you.
  1297. >You can't tell if she's angry or hurt.
  1298. >Probably both.
  1299. "What're ya goin' on about now?"
  1300. >If Applejack leaves, then there's a chance your relationship might not work...
  1301. >Maybe it's just better if you see other people...
  1302. >Or at least try to spend some time away from each other.
  1303. >To get used to not having each other next quarter.
  1304. >Applejack turns away from you.
  1305. "Anon, Ah... Ah'd understand if ya want ta see other girls... but Ah..."
  1306. >You try to hug Applejack again, but she moves away just as fast.
  1307. "Ah can't believe yer tellin' me this. Ah thought... Ah thought that..."
  1308. >She thought what?
  1309. "Anon, can't ya see? Ah love you..."
  1310. >You...
  1311. >You love her too.
  1312. >But you're doing this because you love her.
  1313. >Loving someone who's no longer near you...
  1314. >That can't work.
  1315. >It doesn't work.
  1316. >You love Applejack to much to see her go through that.
  1317. >Without a hurt the heart is hollow...
  1318. "Anon..."
  1319. >Applejack hugs you.
  1320. "Ah'm... Ah'm sorry. Yer right..."
  1321. >You are?
  1322. >Er, of course you are.
  1323. >You give her a kiss.
  1324. >Applejack's been one of the best relationships you've had in years.
  1325. >She's fun, understanding, etc.
  1326. >This is... for the best.
  1327. >As you sit there, an acorn falls on your head.
  1328. >Rainbow...
  1329.  
  1330. End Day 39+
  1331.  
  1332. End Day 39+
  1333.  
  1334. >The three of you wander back to the party.
  1335. >The rest of the manhunt crowd is gathered at the meeting place.
  1336. >Shining Armor waves at you.
  1337. "There you guys are. I was wondering what happened to you."
  1338. >I guess we won, right?
  1339. "Er, not quite, Anon."
  1340. >What, what Applejack?
  1341. >Applejack taps you on your back.
  1342. "Got ya..."
  1343. >God dammit.
  1344.  
  1345. Applejack rapport ???
  1346. Rarity rapport up!
  1347. Rainbow Dash rapport up!
  1348.  
  1349. Went to a Nightmare Night Party
  1350. Played manhunt
  1351. Rarity isn't upset anymore
  1352. You're not serious with Applejack anymore
  1353.  
  1354.  
  1355. Harem Hardmode disengaged.