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	Another year that had moved by without effort and you were already looking forward to the coming holiday. Nightmare Night was far too fun and interesting to ever turn it down. Spooky tales and cute costumes were enjoyed by all. Of course, spending it with your one and only mare made it that much more enjoyable. Twilight had been eagerly anticipating the holiday as much as you were and even wanted to surprise you with her outfit.
	The whole month had been filled with many events throughout but the special night of Nightmare Night was a mere half-hour away. You had agreed to come by Twilight’s castle at a specific time just so she could get things ready. She must have really wanted to give you a surprise with how much she insisted you only come by when the sun is setting.
	Fillies and colts ran along with bags and buckets being hovered or held with their mouths. The treats inside jostled about as they giggled and wore costumes of various creatures, ponies, and ideas. Idly, you almost wished you could go back in time to enjoy such a thing again so fully. Though, being able to stay up and watch horror movies as you got older was something of a plus in itself.
	Hearing the small chants from various doors as the foals asked for candy was adorable as well. You could see ponies answer the knocking wearing their own outfits to greet the young treat snatchers. It all brought on your memories of the past while you walked along and slowly made your way towards the castle. By the time you arrived at the pace you were dragging your feet, you might just hit the doors on time.
	When the lavender pony had told you not to bring your own costume it did raise a few questions. None of them were to be answered and she only repeated herself upon having you come by for it. It was getting a lot cooler in the air as well so if she planned on having you go out around town with her you only hoped you could stay warm. Then again, some loving snuggling with the beautiful mare did sound far better than a jacket.
	It didn’t take as long as you had thought while making your travel to the castle. You thought of waiting for a few more minutes in the colder weather but decided against it as you rapped at the doors. At first, there seemed to be not a soul within. Upon raising your hand to knock once more you heard the faint clippity clop of hooves rushing towards the front of the castle.
	“Hold on!” you heard Twilight’s voice call out as she galloped along.
	There seemed to be a good minute of waiting until you heard the door unlatch and watched it magically open for you. The door swung open and before it stood your adorable and perfect pony. Twilight beamed a giant smile in your direction as she stood wearing her outfit.
	“So, what do you think?!” she asked, giving a small walk in a circle to show it all off.
	The costume she had chosen was something akin to a mad scientist, at least to your guess. The lab coat hung low and the goggles were places just along her brow. Little black booties for lab boots were adorning her hind legs and there looked to be smudges of various dark colors here and there all over the ensemble.
	“I’ll give you two guesses,” Twilight said plopping down before you as you stepped inside and shut the door.
	Two guesses? You did want to tease a little. Instead of naming anything science related you mention something from the opposite spectrum. That little head shake of hers was far too cute. Her mane shook in a delayed reaction as she smiled and waited for another guess.
	“Nope!” the alicorn said as she wiggled in place.
	It was impossible to hide your grin as you feigned thought while looking skyward. You did wonder if you even had the correct thought in your head for what she went as too. Perhaps you were wrong in your immediate assumption and she may have chosen something a little less unhinged. Instead of trying to properly guess, you give another joking moment and watch her playfully roll her eyes.
	“Nooo,” she says as she stands back up and takes a stance. “I’m Dr. Flankenstein!”
	You were basically right. Give yourself a small point. As she shows off more of her outfit you notice the coat is completely covering her wings. The look is almost flawless if she’d stop rustling them beneath the cloth. Her eyes give a small twinkle as she hops over to you and brushes against your leg while speaking.
	“I had Rarity help with both of ours!” Twilight mentioned and drew out a hangar with some more human styled clothing on it. “I hope you don’t mind~”
	That’s why she was eager to have you come without your own costume. She wanted to have you both go as a couples thing. The idea warmed your heart and made you smile a bit more as she let you take the clothing and look it over. It was very sweet of her to go out of her way for such a thing.
	Looking closer at the items, you could tell exactly what she aimed you to go as. Frankenstein’s, or rather Flankenstein’s monster. The cartoon bolts and green cap were the biggest clues. Though, you weren’t exactly sure you could get things on to look feasible within time if makeup were involved. You must have shown a worried look as Twilight gave your leg a small pawing.
	“Is something wrong with it?” she asked, trying to keep the fear out of her voice, hoping she didn’t mess up.
	You quickly kneel and wrap your free arm around the back of her neck and hug her close. She cuddles up instantly and puts those forelegs to your torso trying to hug back as much as she can. When you ease up you mention you love the idea but seem to be worried of applying any makeup if it were required.
	“Oh! Don’t worry about that,” the purple pony mentioned and nodded her head further into the castle. “Rarity can help you put that stuff on. The other girls are already here. It’s going to be a small party then we can relax, I promise.”
	The idea honestly didn’t sound bad at all. A little get together with all of Twilight’s friends, and your friends too as Twilight constantly reminded you. Then a little relaxation with your wonderful mare. You idly thought about it a bit more and tried to recall if it might be your first actual Halloween, well, Nightmare Night party. Instead of getting more than a second to think on it, Twilight’s hooves dropped and she lightly pulled you along with a magical tether.
	Each step within revealed more of the castle to you and brought on a sense of nostalgia in some form. The decorations that Pinkie more than likely picked out of orange and black items were strewn about in many areas. Streamers and pumpkins and dangling bats all littered the castle halls and main area. The giant punch bowl of green liquid with a fog billowing out the top was a cute touch.
	Twilight ushered you quickly into an adjoining room where you were met with the white unicorn fashionista. Rarity smiled sweetly to you both and pat a seat with a hoof while she nodded. Her witch outfit looked very nice and you could only guess she made it all herself.
	“Come, come,” she said and levitated a small brush. “It won’t take but a moment, dear. You can change over there and come sit.”
	You glance to the corner and spot the changing curtains but notice they aren’t quite as tall as they could be. Instead of wasting more time, you hurry over and get yourself prepped. The outfit itself is rather comfy fitting to your surprise. Twilight must have taken numbers off your own clothing and ran them over to her friend.
	“What are you smiling about?” the purple scientist asked while look up to you poking over the curtains.
	While dressing, you tease you just couldn’t help but think of how wonderful she was to you. The reaction was one you wished you had a picture of. Twi’s head drooped slightly as a blush rose to her cheeks. Those cute ears splayed back as she scrunched her face for a moment. Rarity’s own ‘Aww’ seemed add to the whole piece before Twilight finally looked back up with a smile.
	The costume itself was rather straightforward and quick enough to slip on. You step out of the small changing area and look it all over as Twilight and Rarity both clop hooves together in appreciation. There isn’t much time to keep looking before you feel yourself pulled over and set within the seat that was offered before.
	Rarity leans in as she looks you over before levitating a small brush up and lightly applying the colored tones to your face. Twilight seems to be enjoying the whole process of seeing something being made or changed as she looks over the various items used then back to you every so often. If it wasn’t for the witch you might have looked like a rather bland monster.
	As she promised, the whole makeup session took far less time than you had thought. Rarity must have been a master at such a thing. You thank her and she gives a light bow with her witch hat obscuring her face.
	“Well then, off you two go~ I’ll be joining you and my sisters in a moment,” the unicorn spoke while sitting herself down and picking up other utensils.
	Sisters? Plural? Didn’t she only have Sweetie Belle? The confusion on your face beneath the caked tones made both the ponies giggle as you were ushered along and out of the room.
	Into the map room is where it seemed the whole party would be taking place. Twilight walked along beside you as you took in all the decorations a bit more and heard the voices of a few other familiar ponies ahead. You couldn’t believe how much they set up in such a short amount of time, but Pinkie had her ways.
	Speaking of, upon entering the room you could see the pink pony trying her best to breathe in the foggy substance leaking over the punch bowl. She wore a tutu but seems to have a clattering array of white rocks around her neck. The shapes of them looked oddly strange.
	“Hi!” she greeted and sat up at the table. “I’m the tooth fairy!”
	Gruesome but cute. You also noticed Applejack and Rainbow Dash nearby and engaged in some conversation of who would survive longest if there was a monster after them. Dash looked like she was in some cat burglar outfit while Applejack seemed to be donning a lot of wrappings looking quite like a mummy. If it wasn’t for the small wave behind the punch bowl you may not have seen Fluttershy at first either, dressed up in a very pretty magical girl outfit. You had to admit, it fit Shy.
	When you got closer to the table you saw there was one extra seat near Twilight’s. A much larger one that was obviously designed just for you. Another look seemed to show there were a couple more seats in general. Starlight and Trixie even had their own cutie marks on one each.
	“I ain’t tellin’ ya again! Flyin’ fast won’t cut it if they’re in your dreams, Rainbow!” Applejack contested before giving you a friendly nod beneath her mummy wraps.
	You listened to the two bicker for a bit as you sat down and enjoyed the scenery. It was actually pretty cozy being invited to the party and not feel out of place. They enjoyed your company and greeted you just fine. It was nice.
	Twilight climbed into her own seat after a bit and leaned over to rest her head on your arm. The gesture was loving and you let her stay as you leaned in to kiss the top of her head and stroke her mane gently. She seemed to coo lightly at the notion and nuzzled against you more while the both of you waited for the others to join the table.
	Possibly several minutes passed of Twilight and you loving on each other for a bit before the sounds of hooves and patter of scaled feet came closer to the room. When the small group arrived you had a quiet snicker at the sight. While Rarity along with Glimmer and Trixie seemed to all be witches of a coven, Spike had a bulky back as he hobbled about and gave a wave to you.
	“My assistant,” Twilight whispered to you with a giggle.
	So he was. Igor the dragon. She had planned out a bit for costumes to compliment each other. It quickly got a bit louder at the table as they joined and began to talk among the others there. It appeared only Twi and yourself were left to your own devices, not that you minded.
	A small pull to bring her a tad closer made the purple mare wiggle and shimmy, trying her best to do so. When she brought out the magic is when all went quiet. The deafening screech of your larger throne scraping the floor and moving closer to Twilight’s put all eyes on the both of you. You weren’t sure if you could be red in the face underneath the makeup but your precious pony sure was.
	The whole group made light giggles and swooning noises before leaving it alone. Twi ended up burying her face into the nook of your arm. You gave her head a soft pet then rubbed her ears gently as she shivered. She loved that.
	The party did get started soon after. Pinkie was having quite the time being the source of entertainment as Rarity and Glimmer helped serve the green concoction in the bowl. It tasted like any fruit flavored drink with sugar. The coven of witches had giggles among themselves which made you smile to see the three hats jostle every time.
	Twilight kept herself leaned against you and talked with the others as she practically began to hang off your arm further into the night. You mingled well and enjoyed the company though the purple alicorn latched onto you drew more of your attention the whole while. It was nice to feel her leaning into you.
	At some point, Twilight had taken it upon herself to crawl up over the thrown and onto yours, setting herself against you completely and resting into your lap. You hardly minded and cradled her close while the two of you still talked with your friends. It was wonderful to be so loving with her and open about it.
	All in all, it was a good time. Treats and food were served after a bit and all it seemed to be gone quickly. Spike had thanked you for helping his little claws reach the plate that was barely put out of grasp. It was such a great night and only would get better.
	While things began to wind down and the ponies started to talk a bit less, you kept on holding dear Twily close and let her snuggle into your chest. Of monster and mare, you two made quite the couple. You couldn’t help but notice the smiles and eyes coming in your direction while you let the purple princess settle against you.
	Soon enough, Rarity and her ‘sisters’ of the coven she had declared got up and excused themselves. They planned on having a small girl’s night out. The others at the party wished them farewell, as did you, and slowly each other pony began to call it a night. Rainbow and Fluttershy went out a bit after with Applejack and Pinkie following behind.
	When you asked if Twilight needed any help cleaning up the place she just smiled and shook her head. It felt so nice to hold her against you and give her a few kisses here and there. She would laugh softly and nuzzle more to you while snuggling into your arms more. Spike seemed to take his own cue and wished you two a goodnight as he grabbed a nearby bag of candy and hauled it away.
	“I’m happy you spent time with our friends and me,” Twilight said as she let you pick her up and carry her along in your arms.
	You mention it’s nothing and that you wanted to enjoy the holiday with her. Those soft giggles were something that always seemed to melt your defenses instantly. It was far too cute for its own good.
	While you carried the pony up to her room, Twilight would lean up and kiss at your chin and neck. The makeup didn’t seem to smudge easily onto her coat which you were happy with. You just hoped it could come off easily with water. A few times you made playful groans and stomped loudly along the halls, wanting to get into the part of being the mare’s abhorrent creation.
	Twilight played along, her hooves pressing to your chest ever so slightly while claiming you’ve gone mad or that she knew it would work. A few grunted words made her have a little trouble in keeping a straight face before she reached up and wrapped her forelegs around your neck. The cartoon bolts popped away as she held tight and sighed happily.
	“Monster or not, you’re all mine,” she said and kissed along your ear. The sensation sent a shiver along your back and nearly made you melt right there.
	You kept the pony held snugly to you as the both of you made your way down the last hall and to the room. Her magic gently eases the door open with your hands full and even strikes light to a lamp with a tinderbox. The light floods the small area of the room but gives you enough of a look to know she had prepped this part of the night as well.
	A small tray of juice boxes and favorite candies for the both of you sat on the nearby nightstand. A couple of books were laid out to present the titles and covers for you to choose from as well. When you stopped and took in the sight, Twilight leaned in and kissed your chin with a soft mumble.
	“Happy Nightmare Night~” she spoke, leaning up and planting her lips right upon your own.
	The two of you hold the embrace for quite a bit of time. Neither of you wanted it to end but the bed did sound comfy. A small stagger forward and she gently pulled away to let you see where you were walking. You hadn’t noticed it at first but she had even decorated the bedposts with cobwebs and plastic spiders. At least, you hoped they were plastic.
	The sheets themselves were cute Nightmare Night themed with cartoon webbing and pumpkins about them. It almost looked childish but you loved it. The whole holiday brought back so much nostalgia for you that you nearly forgot what it was like to enjoy such a fun night. Of course, Twilight making it all possible and being there obviously made the entire event the best ever.
	You whisper your own celebration for her as the two of you draw in closer to the bed before you ease down on the edge. The purple scientist pony magically pulled her goggles from her head and sets them aside as her wings flutter under the coat. It takes a minute to ease the lab coat off of her but the succeeding of it has her nearly flop onto the sheets on her bad, wings splayed out beneath her.
	“It’s a little stifling hiding these,” she says and laughs a little while stretching out and watching you look over the items.
	The juice boxes reminded you of last time when she had tried to be a vampire pony and found that acting the full part wasn’t exactly the best taste. Still, you loved it and wanted only to have her happy. With the juice this time it appeared she just wanted to relax and read with you. Upon closer inspection of the books, Twilight looked to be wanting to divulge in rather spooky tales. Anthologies of various horrors and terror awaited behind the covers and it only made you want to read them all the more.
	Still donning her cute boots and other attires that was beneath the coat, Twilight waited patiently for you and smiled every time your eyes met. The cute alicorn just seemed to be enjoying the night as much as you and content with having you there with her. Instead of handing candy out to the foals it appeared you two were to stay away from the outside world. Spike probably would be taking care of the ones rapping at the door for the next hour or two.
	You pick up one of the nearby books and kick off your shoes while shrugging off any extra articles of clothing to get comfy. Twilight followed along and struggled her little booties off her hind legs and tossed them aside while levitating a juice box into her front hooves where she held it and sipped quietly.
	There was never any other mare as adorable as her. Your eyes probably lingered a bit longer than you thought as she glanced around with a faint glow to her cheeks rising.
	“Um, did you choose which you wanted to be read?” she asked while looking down and smiling.
	The reaction was just as cute and you answered her gently while showing the one you had picked out. Her eyes almost seemed to light up instantly at the answer and those hind legs did a small kicky motion as she nodded in agreement. Temptation was far too great and you had to give that belly a little rub.
	Nearly spitting out her juice, Twilight tightened her lips and muffled out a giggle as she shivered from the massage. Her hind legs kicked a small bit more before she relaxed and seemed to swallow her drink as she let out a light sigh of relief from how relaxing it must have felt. You kept up the rubs to her and watched her eyes lid a bit lazily until you finally eased up and let her adjust herself.
	“If that’s how it’s going to be then you have to read the first story as I give you a massage,” she said matter-of-factly.
	You agree to the deal and lean in to steal a sip from the straw she just had as she giggles and playfully pushes you away. When you notice her glance to the straw she had just been using and slowly sips from it again she gives you a coy smile before nodding lightly. ‘Go on’ is what she was signaling.
	Without further ado, you roll onto stomach next to her lean over to kiss her cheek. Twilight puts her juice box away for the time being and waits until you open up the book before standing up. Once you begin to read, you begin feeling those soft hooves press onto your back carefully. There’s a moment where she gets herself ready and then you feel those hooves massaging and kneading along your back and shoulders.
	If she kept that up you might be out like a light before you finished the story. Luckily, she gave a little breathing room and would check over your shoulder to follow along with the story in progress. Every moment she stopped you could feel her so close to your face. A few times she may have purposely brushed her soft cheek to your own.
	As the night went on, the two of you would snack lightly on the treats and exchange stories, speculate on endings, and even cuddle up more and more. You had no idea how long you had been there and you didn’t care. The world outside was absent from your mind and the only thing that mattered was there and there in the room.
	Twilight had taken the opportunity during one break to wash your face clean of the makeup. Thankfully, it came off easily with the water. She even hummed lightly while making sure to get every speck off she could. It was almost motherly with how caring she was for you.
	Hours passed and by the end of the night, or maybe early morning, the two of you were snuggled together in the bed with her reading lightly in your ear. Having the sweetheart pony hugging at your side with her head resting on your shoulder and the book hovering nearby was beyond wonderful for you. Every word breathed so tenderly to your neck or ear.
	Once she noticed you were losing your own focus, Twilight smiled and wrapped up the story before setting the book down. Her body scooted closer as she wiggled against you to get comfy and nuzzled lovingly to your neck. That purple snootle tickled but also felt so soothing as she nosed against your skin and kissed in various spots. Her mane was like silk draped against you as she sighed in content and smiled.
	“Thank you for another wonderful Nightmare Night,” Twilight said and let her magic extinguish the lamp. “I love you.”
	You could feel her hold tight to you in the dark and relax after a moment, her gentle breathing the best noise to coax you into a rest. The soft thump of her precious heart against your side as your arm draped around her. It was indeed a wonderful Nightmare Night.