Four days later

Deathshead headed towards the town square at noon to help set up the remaining decorations. He grabbed the rest of the ribbons and handed them to Rainbow Dash. "Thanks for helping us out, Deathshead. We really needed the extra hoofs," she said. "My pleasure to help. It's the least I can do," Deathshead replied. "Alright everyone, the festival is finished. Great job, everyone," said Twilight. Rarity came up to the group. "Great news, everyone. I have just finished the dresses for the ball. Come and look. I even made one for Deathshead and Spike," she said.

Everyone went to Rarity's shop to see what she made. The dresses shown with beautiful crystals and gems. "Oh! Here comes Spike in his outfit. He looks so cute in it," said Rarity. Spike walked out in a medieval knight's outfit. "Oh, wow," said Pinkie Pie. "The theme for the festival is medieval, so that's what all you're your gowns are based on," Rarity said. "What about my outfit," asked Deathshead. "Ah, yes. Here you are," Rarity said. She pulled out a medieval outfit. It had a chainmail base with diamond coated breaded shoulder armor. There was a red cape on the back with the initials 'DS' in gold. There was also an amulet with a blood-red ruby in the middle. Deathshead grinned. "Well, all of you can try them on if you like," said Rarity.

Everyone had grabbed their outfits and tried them on. "This is great. Thanks, Rarity," said Twilight. "Yeah, thanks," said Fluttershy. Spike walked up to Deathshead. "What do you think of my outfit," Spike asked. "You look like a knight in tights," said Deathshead. "I'll take that as a compliment," said Spike.

"Alright, everyone. I'll need to put these somewhere safe so we can keep them clean for the ball," said Rarity. As everyone was putting their outfits back, Spike leaned towards Deathshead. "Are you sure you'll be fine," Spike asked. "Of course I will. As long as the moonlight doesn't touch me, I'm fine," Deathshead replied. "Alright," said Spike nervously. Everyone left the Carousel Boutique. "Alright. The festival starts in an hour. Get ready for it," said Twilight. Everyone was taking their positions and setting up shop. "Deathshead, Spike. You will be head security. I already approved it with Princess Celestia," said Twilight. "Alright, but I need to do something quickly," said Deathshead. "Go ahead," said Twilight.

Deathshead went to the graves of the deceased ponies. He came upon Junebug's grave. There was a basket of flowers by the gravestone. "I'm sorry, Junebug. This is all my fault," said Deathshead. He sat there for a bit. "Hey," said a soft voice. It was Fluttershy. Deathshead looked back with a depressed face. "Hey, Fluttershy," he said softly. "How's it going," asked Fluttershy. "Fine, I guess," Deathshead replied. Fluttershy hugged him. "I know it's tough since you just got here, but everything will be alright," she said. Deathshead's face didn't change. I wish it would be, Fluttershy. I wish, Deathshead thought. "We should be heading back now. We have 15 minutes till the festival starts. Don't wanna be late," Fluttershy said. Deathshead nodded.

The two just arrived in time, because ponies were lined up at the front. "Good thing you guys got here. We're opening the gates in 5 minutes," Twilight said. "Alright. Everyone get in positions," said Rainbow Dash. "And the gates open…now," said Twilight.

The festival ended and it was about time for the ball. Everyone was bringing their dates and their medieval outfits. The ballroom was in the royal palace. All the ponies were talking and dancing and laughing. Spike was talking with Deathshead, while their dates were talking to the others. "Well, no backing out of this now," said Spike. "Like I said, I'm not backing out," replied Deathshead. "Alright," said Spike. "So how does this blood moon thing work," asked Deathshead. "Well, when the moon locks in place, a blood moon will be created. See that machine there," asked Spike as he pointed to a machine on the ceiling. "Yeah," said Deathshead. "That machine will generate the moonlight and make it into a spotlight," Spike finished. "So I just have to avoid the light," asked Deathshead. "Pretty much," said Spike.

It was beginning to become midnight and the moon was about in place. Princess Celestia came out to make an announcement. "Thank you all for coming tonight. It's been a great event so far, but unfortunately, we are coming to an end. But before it ends, we will crown our festival couple," she said. She pulled a letter out and opened it. "And the winners are…Deathshead and Fluttershy," Princess Celestia announced. Everyone started cheering as Fluttershy and Deathshead were walking up on the stage. The moon was now in place. The bright, white glow of the moon turned into a lightly tinted blood red shine. The machine on the ceiling collected the light.

As Fluttershy and Deathshead were standing on the stage, smiling at the others, the spotlights were activated. The light shown on them. Deathshead's smile disappeared. Spike gasped. The room became silent. "Is something wrong," Fluttershy asked.

A ring of fire surrounded Deathshead. He began to levitate.