J leaned forward near Dash’s ear and whispered something which caused her to blush a little.

“Really… you think that?” Dash asked looking back at him.

J nodded, “Completely.” He said.

“Absolutely…” Lemmy whispered, a tentacle hovering between the two of them.

“To bad… It was supposed to be a private comment.” J said glaring at Lemmy.

“Bollocks…” He muttered, going back to Star.

J set his bowl down and ran his hands across Dash’s wings, “They’re still sticky… we should take a bath later.” He said lightly kissing her outstretched wing.

“Yeah… we should.” Dash said slowly eating more of her ice cream.

There was a loud groan from downstairs. “Soarin is probably hungry. I’ll bring him and Fluttershy some snacks.” Star said, grabbing a few things before heading downstairs.

“Pinkie… I said I was sorry for setting up bear traps. But in my defence it’s manticore breeding season. I didn’t want to die because a manticore decided to fuck me.” J said looking at Pinkie.

“Don’t worry about it!” Pinkie said, “Just water under the bridge.”

“Okay… why do I get the feeling that if I go to sleep tonight I’ll wake up in a basement surrounded in surgical tools?” J questioned.

Pinkie got up and walked to J, whispering something into his ear.

J’s face turned pale.

“But it’s a good thing Star called me down!” Pinkie said with a giggle before running back to her seat and taking a bite of her ice cream.

“I need sentry guns…. and a safe house buried two hundred feet underground… with a vault door and a massive security force.” J said. “Or… I need to sleep with a shotgun.”

“J can I speak with you for a moment?” Star shouted from the basement.

“Sure!” J said getting up and placing his back against the wall as he walked out never taking his eyes off of Pinkie. She smiled, closing her eyes as she tilted her head and giggled.

“What?” J asked as he walked down into the basement.

Fluttershy sat there on her knees, drinking blood as it dripped from Soarin. She glanced up at J and Star, “Oh hello!” She said with a smile, “I’m feeling a lot better.”

“I’m moving to the Everfree. Deep into it. First Pinkie wants me dead… and now… just no. NO! I’m done. I’m done!” J said throwing his hands up.

“What’s wrong with J?” Fluttershy asked, standing up and walking towards the two of them as blood streaked down her face, fangs protruding from her mouth as her eyes turned a shade of red.

“I FUCKING HATE VAMPIRES!” J screamed.

Fluttershy stopped, looking up at him and started crying.

“I’m going to find… the fucker that caused this… and kill him.” J said with a growl, “Fluttershy. I don’t hate you. You aren’t on par with the vamps I’m talking about. I know you won’t kill anyone… Soarin doesn’t really count.”

“O...okay.” She mumbled as Star wiped some tears away.

“Next time say that first…” Star said, glaring angrily up at J.

“You know why I hate vamps. One tried feeding on me.” J said glaring at Star, “Or did you forget that? Did you forget me coming back covered in blood. And the rest of the guys that went with me dead?”

“Of course I didn’t…” Star said.

“And on another note. Keep Pinkie far away from me. I want to be able to sleep at night.” J said.

“Can’t promise that. But she won’t do anything I don’t tell her to do… Unless you really piss her off. Why?” Star asked.

J walked up and whispered something to Star.

He stopped, thinking about it. Star shrugged, “I’d say you got off lucky.” He said with a smile.

J’s eye twitched. “And now… I don’t want anything to do with Pinkie. Not until she won’t attempt to kill me.” He said, “And Fluttershy… I’m sorry I freaked out… You’re still family. And you’re still my friend regardless of what happens.”

“Huh?” Fluttershy said, snapping out of a trance as she was licking off some blood on her hand.

J sighed, “Now all we need is a ghost living in the house…” He said.

“You look so hot right now…” Star said as he and Fluttershy started making out on the staircase.

J closed his eyes and when he opened them he was in the kitchen, “Very useful.” He said until he looked to his side and saw Pinkie. “Not so much anymore…”

“Come on J, sit down and finish your ice cream…” Pinkie said, gently pushing him down into the chair.

“Nope… I’m not dying. I don’t want to be the ghost.” J said.

Pinkie stared at him for a long moment before she grabbed his bowl, “Oh well, more for me!” She said, taking a bite and walking to the living room.

“Dash… let’s go to Twilights so I can get a cloud walking spell.” J said standing up.

“Why would...” She said, “OH! Okay!” She jumped up and hugged him tightly.

“This… is going to be fun…” J said.

“Yeah. It’s going to be awesome.” Dash said as she walked out of the house with him.

“You… go on ahead and get Twilight to get ready so we can head up right away.” J said patting Dash on the back as he entered his house again.

He walked into the living room his eyes set on Pinkie. As soon as he was with in lunge distance he said, “Pinkie…”

“Mmhm?” She mumbled, taking another bite of ice cream.

He forced her to put the bowl down and wrapped her in his arms planting a kiss on her lips.

“Wow…” Pinkie said as they pulled away, “You taste really good.”

“Well… okay…” J said kissing her again.

Her hands wrapped around his head, holding him there as she went from kissing him, to licking his face. “Really… Good.” She said quietly.

He started licking her face too, “So do you…” He said.

She shrugged, standing up as he fell forward onto the couch, “Too bad it’s illegal to eat dog.” She said with a sigh.

He sighed, “Well I tried.” He said standing up. “Pinkie regardless of what happens… I still love you.” He walked towards the door.

“I love you too silly!” Pinkie said, clinging to his arm as he walked, “That’s why I thought it would be nice to spend the evening together! So where are we going?”

J smiled, “Hold on a sec…” He pulled out his phone and called Dash, “Yeah… sorry but how does tomorrow night sound? Great! See you then!” He put his phone away, “I really didn’t plan on this… where do you want to go?”

“I was thinking we could get something sweet from Mrs. Cake!” Pinkie said, kissing J on the cheek.

“How about I spend the night with you too.” J said, “We wouldn’t have to end it after we go out… we’d have the entire night to ourselves.”

“That would leave us some time alone…” Star said, appearing in the doorway. Fluttershy was holding him in her arms.

“My God Fluttershy… you’ve gotten a lot stronger.” J said looking back at her.

“Mmhm…” Fluttershy mumbled as the two kissed again. Her wings extended, showing their bat like attributes as she started hovering as she held him, flying upstairs to his room.

“Oddly… I don’t find that strange.” J said looking back at Pinkie. “Hm… how to…” He smiled.

“I think it’s cute!” Pinkie said.

“Well… you know that my wolf form is pretty big right?” He asked.

“Oh don’t worry J…” She said, patting him on the head slowly, “You’re cute too…”

“No… I was thinking I am big enough to act as a small horse…” He said.

“Mmhm.” She said, scratching behind his ear, “Let’s go shall we?” She asked.

He sighed, “Okay.” He said walking out the door with her.

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“Pinkie… I’m really happy that you’ve forgiven me.” J said as he scooted his chair closer to her.

“I was never angry silly.” She said, pressing her head against his chest as she hugged him, “How could I stay mad at my little fuzzy cuddle muffin?”

J smiled, “I just wanted to make sure… I mean… from everything for me… I don’t know if tomorrow is certain anymore.” He said, “I just want to make sure that if it isn’t coming I can make sure today is great for everyone around me… I cleared my mind out there… and I gained a better insight on what I’m doing. I’m beginning to wonder… what if tomorrow is one day too late? Then what do I have today?”

“Oh come on… You’re my little Joe Joe Bear.” Pinkie smiled.

J cocked an eyebrow, “Why are you using Caddie Bear’s pet name for me?” He asked.

“Because you ARE my Joe Joe Bear… Aren’t you?” She asked.

“Why do I get the feeling… ah… never mind…” He said with a sigh, “Of course I am Pinkie… of course I am…”

“Good.” She said as their order arrived, “Ooo! Cupcakes!”

“Yes… cupcakes.” He said with a slight shiver.

“Let’s go share them with Star and the others!” Pinkie said, jumping from her seat as she stuffed one into her mouth.

J sighed and stood up, “Sure.” He said taking a bite out of one.

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“We’re home guys!” Pinkie shouted into the house. There was no response.

“Wow… they must really be at it.” J commented as he wrapped his arms around Pinkie.

“I’m tired… How about we go to sleep?” She asked.

“That sounds great.” He said, “I haven’t slept in two days.”

As the two walked up the stairs and to the room, “You ate the whole cupcake right?” Pinkie asked.

“Nope… fear really destroys hunger.” J said.

Pinkie shrugged, putting her head to his chest as they walked, “Oh well!” She said.

He opened the door for her and as she stepped in he lifter her up. “There…” He said smiling softly.

Pinkie yawned, stretching out onto the bed as she waited for him to lie down.

J laid down on the bed and pulled her close. Gently nuzzling her neck, “It’s odd… I miss just cuddling with someone…” He said.

“You know what would make cuddling even better?” She asked.

“What?” He asked.

“If I could snuggle with my favorite teddy bear.” She said, looking at J with a smile.

J shrugged and transformed into his werewolf form.

Pinkie looked him up and down, analyzing him.

He remained quiet and stretched a little.

“Okay.” She said, cuddling back against him.

He wrapped his arms around her and alternated between kissing and licking her neck.

“Okay!” She said, “Goodnight.” She turned around, facing away from him as she closed her eyes.

He inwardly sighed and turned back realizing he wouldn’t be getting any cuddles tonight. He rolled over facing away from her, “Yeah… goodnight…” He said quietly.

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J woke up and rolled back over to face Pinkie who wasn’t there anymore.

He quickly got out of bed and looked around the room. Just as he did the lights flickered off.

“Hm yes. That helps.” J said quietly. He walked out into the hall the light was flickering on and off. “Damn it. I told the changelings to fucking make sure the electricity worked consistently.” As he walked down stairs he heard noises in the basement.

“Oh god damn it.” He said quietly as he approached the door. There was a faint flickering of light under the door and the sounds of electricity in tune with each pulse.

J opened the door slowly and walked down the stairs quietly. There was a wrapped present sitting on the table on the other side of the room. He looked to where Soarin was and he wasn’t there anymore.

J slowly walked towards the box. He held his breath for a few seconds to see if he could hear anything else. After he was finished he opened the box. Inside the box was Star’s head, his eyes were gouged out and his teeth were all pulled.

J stepped back. “What… the fuck.” He said he stopped when he hit something he turned around and saw Soarin hanging from the ceiling a noose around his neck. “Fuck… this…”

The basement door clicked shut and a creaking was heard as someone walked down the steps.

J looked at towards the steps and waited.

As the creaking grew louder, it stopped suddenly. There was a tap at J’s shoulder.

J took a deep breath in and turned around now looking right at Pinkamena, “Do it already.” He said.

She stood there staring at him, an open bear trap in her hands as she walked towards him.

He didn’t move, “Come on. Fucking do it. I’m waiting for it.” He said now glaring at her.

“Don’t you love me J?” She asked.

He remained silent.

“Because I love you.” She said.

“Then end it already… you already killed Star. Why should I be alive anymore?” He asked staring her down.

“Because silly!” She said with a smile.

“That’s not an answer I’m willing to accept.” He said.

“Because… You didn’t open your second present.” She said, “Are you ready for it?”

“I can already guess what’s inside.” He said.

She grabbed a remote control and pressed a button. All the lights in the room turned on.

“Surprise!” She yelled.

“You’re right… That was kind of funny.” Soarin shrugged.

“Didn’t really expect that last part.” Star said.

“I… hate… all of you.” J said as he turned around, “Don’t get near me. ANY OF YOU!” He charged upstairs kicking down the basement door.

“That was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.” Chrysalis said with a laugh.

They heard a scream upstairs and followed by the sound of something large getting thrown down the stairs.

“Um… Pinkie?” Star asked.

“Not me…” She said quietly.

A loud sobbing could be heard coming from upstairs.

“God damn it…” Star said worried and rushed upstairs.

The sobbing stopped for a moment and something hit a wall with a loud echoing thunk. “GET AWAY!” J screamed.

“J just wait a minute…” Star said.

“You… fucking played my fears… and you expect me to wait? FUCK YOU! FUCK ALL OF YOU!” J shouted.

“I’m sorry! I…” Star stammered.

“SORRY DOESN’T FUCKING CUT IT!” J screamed, “I thought I lost you… and you expect sorry… to do something? I’m done with all of you.”

“Ey mate… It was just a joke. Stop being such a spoil sport…” Lemmy said.

“You shut the fuck up. You don’t understand any of this… I trusted all of you… I could have gone deeper and left no trail for you to find me. You want to know why I didn’t? I wanted to come back… maybe this time… no this time I won’t.” J said tears running down his face, “And you can tell Cadence why I’m never returning.” He shoved Star aside as he ran down stairs.

Lemmy was about to attack J when Star forced the tentacles back into him, “Lemmy… Fuck off…” He stuttered, falling to the floor as he grabbed the wheel chair, lifting himself onto it, “J please!”

“I can’t believe I said what I said before.” J said as he opened the door, “I was wrong I hate all of you. You opened this box. And you can’t shut it ever again.”

Pinkie froze as tears streamed down her cheeks, “I’m… Sorry.” She said.

“It was my fault… Don’t hate her for my mistake.” Star said quickly.

J stopped his head slowly turned to Star his eyes full of hate, “You…” He said. “You… you fucking…” He stopped, “Then you knew what would happen… when you play my fears like that… still you let it happen.” He turned back around, “I… I don’t know what to say to this… this… betrayal, I trusted you so much Star… hell… well you know what I did to save your life before… and this… is how it comes back around. This where all of my misguided trust led. You’ve opened my eyes Star. Being alone was better than this.”

“No it was my fault…” Pinkie said quickly as Star pushed her back to the ground.

“You shut the fuck up Pinkie, this is all your fault.” Star said. “Hey J… Next time just let me die alright?” He said angrily, “You think I care anymore? I love you… And I always will. But next time… I’d take death over what you did to me.”

“Then let me end it for you…” J said as he turned around a chainsaw in hand an oddly purple shimmer around it. He revved it up, “Next time… well… you know.” He brought it close to Star’s neck and leaned in, “I bite back. And don’t think I fully forgive you.” He leaned back, “Pinkie I was just getting all of you back. I don’t hate you…” He said as the chainsaw vanished and he walked towards her.

“You… Don’t?” She said quietly.

J kneeled down beside her, “No… not at all.” He said wiping the tears from her face.

She looked at him, lost in thought for a moment before her face turned from sadness to a smile. She started laughing uncontrollably, “YOU GENIUS!” She cried.

“You gave me enough time to… call in some help.” J said, “Twilight it’s done!”

“I… W… Huh?” Star said weakly, fighting back tears.

“I’m not going to comment on how you looked because I felt horrible while doing it. But… it needed to be done. Don’t ever do that again, just don’t.” J said looking back at Star.

“W...Huh?” He repeated again, unable to process what happened.

“Hm I broke Star…” J said, “I should really stop.”

“A job well done.” Spike said as he and Twilight entered the house.

“Well had it not gone that way… wait did you tell AJ that it was…” J began as the power shut off. “Fuck.”

“Huh…” Star said again.

“And she has an actual chainsaw too…” J said. “Okay… this isn’t good.”

“Um… What did you do?” Fluttershy asked.

“AJ!” J shouted.

A chainsaw revving up was heard from upstairs.

“It’s done! You can stop! You aren’t needed!” J shouted.

“What are ya yelling for I’m right here!” AJ said as she walked into the house.

“Then… who the hell has a chainsaw upstairs?” J questioned.

“Huh…” Star mumbled.

J walked up to Star and whispered something into his ear.

Star’s face cracked into a smile as he fell out of the chair and started laughing.

“Yeah after you deal with the chainsaw wielding nutcase upstairs. Because… I only called AJ and Twilight to help me.” J said.

“Oh…” Star said, regaining his focus, “I kinda spaced out the last five minutes… What’s going on?”

The chainsaw could be heard now jammed into a door.

“We have a chainsaw wielding murderer upstairs…” J said. “You know what let me handle this…” He walked upstairs.

“Wait!” Star said, pulling himself up the stairs after him.

J was laying on the floor with blood pooling under him.

“OH MY GOD J! TWILIGHT!” Star shouted panicked.

On the wall behind him painted in blood was, ‘One down… Five to go.’

J took in a sharp breath and uttered, “He has magic.” Before he stopped moving.

Star looked back and saw Fluttershy crying in the corner. “TWILIGHT DO SOMETHING!” Star shouted.

The sound of the chainsaw revving up came from the basement where Soarin and Chrysalis still were.

“We should help them!” Spike said.

“Forget Soarin he’s dead!” Star shouted, crawling back to his chair.

“What about Chrysalis!” AJ shouted as she ran to the door. It slammed shut in her face and two screams where heard from down stairs. The chainsaw died off and the light downstairs flickered on. The door slowly swung open when a gust of wind hit it.

“LEMMY DO SOMETHING!” Star cried, backing away in fear.

“Oi you on your own mate!” Lemmy said quickly.

Twilight teleported out of the house and the chainsaw revved up again this time outside. The bloody blade pierced the wall and was quickly removed then something thumped to the ground outside.

“TWILIGHT!” Spike screamed as he ran outside. The chainsaw revved up again and almost instantly died down.

“Make it stop…” Fluttershy whined, rocking back and forth in the corner.

“Let this end…” J said as he got up, “CUT IT RARITY!” He shouted. “Eighteen years pushed to the edge…” He smiled widely.

Star was unresponsive, his chair pushed back against the wall as he stared at J still unsure and full of fear as he shook violently.

“Fake blood. And Twilight’s still alive. Although I didn’t tell anyone else about me calling Rarity. For the very reason I wished to get everyone in one go…. to bad Dash wasn’t here.” J said with a laugh.

Fluttershy started crying.

“H...Huh?” Star said again.

“Nothing else is coming I swear by my soon to be nonexistent life!” J said.

The front door slammed shut as the lights flickered on. Pinkie stood at the front door with a shotgun aimed at all of us, her eye twitching as a horrifying smile slid onto her face.

“Oh God… I was right… I am going to die.” J said.

Pinkie aimed the gun at Star, firing it at him, knocking him out of the chair as blood streamed from his body.

“AJ YOU HAVE A CHAINSAW DO SOMETHING!” J screamed.

“NO ONE IS GOING ANYWHERE.” Pinkie said as she shot the chainsaw from AJ’s hand. “Heh...hahahah!”

“Okay I think that’s enough.” Chrysalis said.

“Okey dokey!” Pinkie said, dropping the gun as Star’s body morphed into a changeling.

“I need my happy pills… and some vodka…” J said as he slumped to the ground.

“W...Where’s the real Star?” Twilight asked. There was a thumping upstairs as Star crawled downstairs.

“Is… The chainsaw guy dead?” He asked.

“No Darling she is standing right beside you.” Rarity said as she teleported beside Star.

“Oh…” Star said, shaking.

“Well…” She said looking up at J who twitched a little, “I think J isn’t going to be moving for the rest of the night.”

“Can I have some… happy pills now doc?” J asked. “Oh… the padded room is so nice and comfy…”

“This is… The only time… I will ever say this…” Star said with a deep breath, “I think I need a drink…”

“Join the line!” J said sticking a hand up, “The answer is nine!”

“Should… we get him out of… that?” AJ asked cautiously, “He is a bartender right… I think I’d rather drink something he makes versus… something you make… no offense Star…”

J slowly pushed himself up and stumbled forward. “Drink… need a drink…” He said.

“Fluttershy?” Star said, “W...Where did she go?”