>stunned Diamond Tiara looks at the unconscious Silver Spoon on the floor next to her >"I..I was just joking around with Apple Bloom! Right? Tell Anon Apple Bloom!" >"My 'Filly Fondler' sister told me to never tell a lie" Apple Bloom states as she wipes her eyes >at the end of the sentence Anon then proceeds to get a firm grip around Diamond Tiara's neck, and he lifts her small body off the ground and with his other hand begins hitting many times until she is too unconscious" >Diamond Tiara is the first to wake up. She opens her eyes and sees herself in a familiar area. >"What... What am I doing at the Sweet Apple Acre barn?" >she tries to move but realizes her body is restrained. She looks around some more and notices Silver Spoon is still unconscious. >"Glad to see your awake" >Diamond Tiara looks across from her and sees Anon slowly petting Applebloom's mane >"So, shall we begin" >Those words sent a shiver down Diamond Tiara's spine as he slowly walks over from his chair, Applebloom slowly pacing behind him.   ---   >"B-begin what?" "This." >Anon pulls out a pair of scissors. "You see, Applebloom just told me an interesting story." >He smiles darkly as he approaches. >Behind him, Applebloom suddenly speaks up. "Remember that time you put gum in my hair?" >"I... I don't know what you're talking about!" "I had to walk around with a bald spot for weeks!" >"Oh, I remember that!" >Diamond Tiara giggles without meaning to. >Applebloom raises her hooves to slap her, >But Anon quickly stops the filly. "Settle down, Applebloom." "I'm sorry Anon. I didn't mean to get carried away." >He runs his fingers slowly down her mane. >Instantly, she calms down and leans her head on Anon's leg. >Diamond Tiara sticks out her tongue in disgust. >"You two? That's sick! I can't wait to-" >Anon suddenly sticks the sharp end of the scissors against her chest. "Quiet down, little filly." >"Y..you wouldn't dare-" "Oh, I would. And I'd start with that filthy tongue of yours, too." >Diamond Tiara shuts up immediately. "That's better."   ---   *snip* >To her surprise, Anon cuts her ropes and frees her. "See? I'm not such a bad guy..." >Diamond Tiara stares at him, mouth agape. >"You're letting me go?" she asks with disbelief. "Of course. I'm not the type to continue bullying a helpless filly." >Applebloom steps to the side, revealing an unconscious Silver Spoon tied up to a chair. "That's YOU'RE expertise, isn't it, Diamond Tiara." >Suddenly Anon, shoves the scissors onto her hooves. >"H..Huh?" "We're just going to play a little game." >Diamond Tiara gives a look of confusion as Applebloom leads her over to her friend. >Silver Spoon looks even more beat up that before. >She certainly isn't getting up any time soon. "Applebloom? Care to explain?" "Sure, Anon! Y'see, all yah gotta do is give yer friend her a haircut." >"A haircut?" "Yep! Once yer done, y'all are free ta go!" >"O-okay... that doesn't sound so bad." >Suddenly, Applebloom pulls out a dirty piece of cloth. "Blindfolded." >"W-Wait, what?" "Don't even think about cheatin', now!" >Anon licks his lips and pulls out a heavy axe. "If you start running, I can't vouch for the safety of your dear friend..."   ---   "Make sure it's tied tight." >Applebloom pulls the cloth over Diamond Tiara's eyes. "No peekin' now!" >The poor filly squeaks as the world goes dark around her. "Spin her around a few times, AB." "You got it!" >Diamond Tiara whimpers as she is spun around. >One time. Two times. Three times. "That's enough." >Wait, three times? It seems a bit more. >Three and a half, maybe? "Alright. Now come over here to Silver Spoon." >The filly tumbles around towards the sound of Anon's voice. "A little bit closer." >Diamond Tiara takes a few more steps. "Closer." >She raises her hoof and steps on something... wet and warm. >"H-huh? What is this-" "Alright, stop." >"O-okay." >Applebloom giggles from the left. >"What's so funny?" >A soft sobbing sound comes from right in front of her. "Seems like yer friend just woke up, Diamond Tiara!" >"S-Silver Spoon?" >The sobbing just grows louder. "Oh my. And it seems that she just wet herself."   ---   "Gag her, Applebloom." >The sobbing stops abruptly, replaced by a faint muffling sound. >"S-Silver Spoon?" "Sorry about that. Looks like you'll have to do this while she's awake." >Before Diamond can respond, a loud metallic thunk hits the floor. "That won't be a problem, will it?" >She doesn't need to guess what will happen if she says no. >"O-Of course not, Anon..." "Very good." >His voice sounds like it's getting closer. "Very good, indeed." >Without warning, he starts stroking her mane with one hand. "Y'know, if you do a good job." >And he starts rubbing her belly with the other. "I might even give you a reward~" "What!? B-but Anon!" >He gives Diamond Tiara a light slap on the rump before letting go. "Now let's see what you can do, little filly." >Diamond Tiara feels herself redden as she uses her hooves to feel for Silver Spoon's head.   ---   *snip* *snip *snip* >Diamond Tiara carefully trims her friends hair. >She tries to make it as even as she can. "Not bad. You would make a great hair dresser, you know?" >"S-Shut up, Anon!" *snip* *snip* *snip* "Maybe I'll even let you do mine, sometime." "Anon!" >"Ah! W-what are you-" *SNIP* "Mmph! Mmph! Mmph!" "Oh, that's not good..." >She stops for a moment, confused. >Slowly, she feels for Silver Spoon's mane with her other hoof. >She gasps as she feels a slight wetness trickle from under her hair. "Best not get distracted now, Diamond Tiara..." >"That's why I said shut up!" >Applebloom giggles with glee as she tries to continue.   ---   "Just a little more and it'll all be over." *snip* *snip* *snip* >Diamond Tiara focuses on her work as best as she can. *snip* *snip* >"Almost done." *snip* >"Phew!" "Very good, little filly!" >She takes a few steps back and lowers the scissors. "Now stay still. If you move even a little, you know what'll happen..." >"A-alright..." >Diamond Tiara stays perfectly still and waits obediently. >One minute passes. Then, two. >She recalls that Anon still has that axe and swallows nervously. >Three minutes. Four minutes. >The only thing she can hear is her own heartbeat. >Five minutes. Then, six minutes. >Diamond Tiara bites her lip. It must be a trick. >Seven minutes. And then suddenly, she hears the barn door open. "D-DIAMOND TIARA!?" >Upon hearing that voice, she quickly pulls off the blindfold and turns around. >"OH DADDY! I WAS SO SCARED I-" *SLAP!* >She pauses in shock as her own father slaps her. "I heard that you were acting foolishly, but this..." >He bites her lip furiously as tears of shame drip down his cheek. "This is unthinkable... and to your best friend, too." >"B-But, I didn't-" >She turns to Silver Spoon to defend her, but the poor filly lies unconscious from the ordeal. "Not one more word! We are heading home right this minute!" >Filthy Rich ignores her as he drags his daughter home.   ---   >Several days later... "Diamond Tiara? Your friends are here to see you." >"I don't want to see anypony. Leave me alone!" >Filthy Rich enters her room with a frown. "You WILL come downstairs to greet your friends." >He narrows his eyes and glares at her coldly. "And you will NOT shame the family again, you hear?" >With a squeak, Diamond Tiara follows her father downstairs. >And to her horror, she sees the person she detests the most. >"A-Anon!? What are you doing here?" >He smiles happily. "We're to play, of course! Right, Applebloom?" "Ya got that right, Anon!" >Applebloom giggles as he runs his hand through her mane. "And it just isn't the same without you! Right, Silver Spoon?" "R-right, Anon..." >Silver Spoon shivers nervously as he uses his other hand to rub her ears. "Thanks for volunteering to look after my daughter, Anon." "Anytime, Mr. Rich. Anytime..."