It was finally the night, and everyone had their costumes. Rainbow Dash dressed up as a wonderbolt, Applejack decided to go with something scary this time, and dressed up as a pony of the apocalypse, like I told her about. She may have not liked the idea, but the look of her as War in pony form was made from pizza covered in awesome sauce. Even Big Mac was here, but he was dressed as Death. A bigass muscle Stallion made of darkness and bones didn't exactly work too well. Fluttershy was nowhere in sight, and I understood why Rarity wasn't nearby. I'm starting to feel bad about what I said to her. Anyways, there was a massive stage put in front of the town hall, and while Spike and I decided to flaunt our egos with the way we looked now, everypony finished up the last touches for the games and all the rest that would happen later on tonight so they could go see whatever was going to happen. I was also eager to see what was so important to keep me from messing around with all those games set about everywhere. I went in the crowd with Spike and Twilight to see that the stage was filling with smoke. Zecora appeared "magically", scaring the little ones. She looked like a charcoal black zebra-like monster with bright red eyes. Her mane seemed to flow and eb by itself. That looked awesome, especially with her incurving teeth.

She started to talk about Nightmare Night and why the little ponies had to give her candy. Eating their souls? This smelt of trololol if I didn't know any better. That tiny, Pip or Spip, whatever his name was, seemed very eager to go to the Everfree forest to give his future amounts of candy. Hmmm...I wonder why? Zecora said that later tonight, when the bags of the little ponies are full, they would give part of their amount to Nightmare Moon in return for not eating them. (In rhymes of course.) Everyone started to scamper about for the games and to gather candy. Pinkie Pie was running amuck with some of the little ponies to gather candy as well. I stood next to Twilight and Spike while just looking around.

"Soooo...what do we start first?"

"Maybe the water tank?" proposed Spike.

"Water tank?"

"Yeah! You know, hit a target, throw the pony into the water."

I gave my most diabolical look and laughter.

"Uhhh...you alright Silver?" asked Twilight.

"Where's the water tank?" I asked her.

"It's over there. I'll go see Applejack and Big Mac while you two have fun."

Spike and I both saluted her and ran like crazy people towards the tank. Not many ponies had gotten there yet, and we got first dibs. Spike missed three times, and seeing him rage filled me full of conviction. After all, I was very good at throwing directly at the heads of people...when I had hands.

"Don't worry Spike. I'll get that target for you."

"Pff, yeah. I bet you'll get it on the first try too?"

"You mock me?! Watch, as I smite that target with this!" I held the yellow ball high in the air. I stood up and used one eye to target perfectly.

"And yay, did I throw this here holy hand grenade." I threw the ball that smacked the target with full force, tossing the stallion who was expecting to stay dry for the majority of the night into the cold water.

The stallion who was taking care of the stand looked quite impressed, while Spike's jaw stayed open.

"And the princesses did grin, and the ponies did rejoice!"

"Yeah yeah. That was a lucky shot. I bet you wouldn't be able to do that a second time."

We had our backs turned, and the stallion was busy getting out of his wet predicament as the other stallion put the balls back in place. After hearing Spike's challenge, the vanilla stallion looked at me worryingly. He was clenching his teeth. I stopped and looked over my shoulder in temptation mode. But I refused and continued my path with Spike. I'm pretty sure I heard him sigh in relief.

"How about we try and bob the apples now?"

"Apple bobbing? Meh...why not. It could be cool."

"I don't mean to brag but, I'm a pro at apple bobbing."

"Yes. You clearly demonstrated your expertise at targeting." I mocked.

Spike just looked at me with the a bit of anger as his now crimsony appearance shone brightly in the now visible moon.

"Oh yeah? Then you try and grab one apple on the first try."

"Challenge accepted!"

This time, it wasn't very "free" of room. There were several disguised ponies and stallions there. I couldn't recognize any of them, and their disguises didn't help. Well, we grew impatient after 5 minutes, but it helped as we both finally reached that wooden bowl full of water and apples.

"May the best win!" I said.

Spike and I high-fived (I say whatever I want and your opinion isn't valid.) just before smacking our heads in the water. We covered the nearby ponies in water. I started laughing as I realized this and bubbles came out where my head was as I started bouncing up and down. I stuck my head back out to get a good breather while a laugh still hiccupped here and there. Well, that lucky dragon got an apple on the first try, and he took it out of his mouth and gave me a smug grin while he rubbed it on his scales to clean it. (How did it not tear up?) I frowned in anger as I decided to try to grab an apple again. No matter how many times I tried, I always came out wetter than before. I was starting to become enraged. Spike's laughing wasn't helping me at all.

I smacked my crystalline hoof into the ground as I exhaled in anger. I started to shake, until a giant came right next to me. It was Big Mac in his Death costume. I still don't know why he would choose that one.

"Y'all aren't gonna get an apple like that. Look, ya gotta grab it gently but quickly, like this."

He reached in and literally pulled the apple out without getting wet.

"See."

"I'll...give it a try."

Well, I did as he showed me. It took me two tries, but I got an apple and was all giddy at finally passing this "test".

"Thanks Big Mac!" I yelled.

"No prob. I think Twilight was calling fer ya though."

"You recognized me? Even when wearing this?"

"Eeyup."

That was...I had the feeling of "flattery" come up. It seemed that my time as a mare has been affecting my train of thought as I became more and more attracted to Big Mac. Hmmm...perhaps Rarity was on to something. Well, I gave the news to Spike, and we both found Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Twilight. Pinkie pie was still collecting candy.

"You called us Twilight?" I asked her.

"Yes. We're going to watch the little ponies give their candy to Nightmare Moon." said Twilight.

"Hey, awesome costume Silver."

"Thanks Rainbow. Yours is cool too. Applejack, you took my idea for a costume?"

"Yeah. Ah don't know why, but the war pony ya told me about seemed awfully cool, despite what ya said it was created from."

We kept discussing about each other's costumes and why we chose it. When it was finally time, Zecora called out to the little ponies waiting there impatiently. That little Pip guy was so impatient that I thought I was looking at a second Pinkie Pie!

THE HORROR! I CAN'T COPE WITH THAT!

We followed them and Zecora into the Everfree forest where a huge statue of the Mare in the moon stood tall. Zecora invite the little guys to give some of their candy at the foot of the statue. They seemed terrified and were frantically looking around for something. I whispered to Twilight:

"So? What's supposed to happen now?"

"You'll see."

They were all smiling, except for Spike who still seemed somewhat scared. He was still a "baby" as Twilight said. I highly doubted that. Suddenly, thunder exploded and I saw a sparkly mist creep in from the forest.

Funky.

The tiny ponies were all starting to panic as a voice popped out nowhere:

"You have come for me to feed? Excellent! I have not been able to feast since the last Nightmare Night."

They were all shaking and huddled together, except for that Pip kid. He stood firmly and bravely out of the crowd as he pointed towards the pile of candy at the foot of the statue. Giant dragon-like eyes formed inside of the mist and followed this little colt's actions.

"We brought you this year's offerings your majesty." he said.

The eyes, looked at all the candy that was sitting at the base of the statue. The eyes laughed, until they started to form their own body through the mist and appeared right in front of the guy.

"Good! But I believe that eating ONE of you would be enough for this year. MUAHAHAHA!"

Thunder erupted again, and Nightmare moon started chasing after the fleeing colts and fillies. She quickly stopped as they were out of sight. The Nightmare started laughing and demorphed back into princess Luna. Pip looked all happy. After sharing a few words, Pip left quickly to await the arrival princess Luna. We all walked forward to greet her.

"Hey Luna." I said. Twilight got all stressed out by how "formally" I greeted royalty.

"Hello Silver. Very nice costume, and Twilight Sparkle, you dressed up as our sister? Besides the mane being slightly too short, it is a perfect match."

"Yes...it is." I pouted.

"Well, I thought that since you were coming and princess Celestia wasn't, then I would dress up like my teacher."

"Yes. That seems logical."

"So Luna, how about we go to Ponyville and start messing around with the games." I proposed.

"We did have much fun last time...to the games!" she yelled.

"YUS!" I replied.

Still, in a fashionable manner, we still scampered down to the festival and started to play a wide variety of games and eat lots of different foods. We had all sat down near the townhall for some rest. While the group talked more (So much talking.) I saw Rarity walking about. She looked sad and was staring at the ground.

*sigh*. I guess an apology is in order. I'll have to formulate my disapproval for what she does in another way then.

"Uhh...I have to go tell Rarity something. I'll be right back." I said.

"Do not be gone for too long, we plan on doing a "special" event at the end of the night." said Luna.

I waved and started galloping towards Rarity. She gasped as she saw me and started running away.

"W-wait! Rarity! Come back!" I yelled.

I would understand why she wouldn't want to talk to me, but at the point of completely avoiding me? Maybe I was more intimidating with my "threats" than I thought. She ran around a corner. It was dark here as most ponies were in the main part of the town, and the lights were being concentrated over there. I started to slow down as I realized that Rarity had disappeared.

"Rarity? Rarity, where'd ya go? I wanted to apologize about this morning." (Damn this world and it's colorfulness, it drives me to feel emotions.)

"Derry." said a voice behind me.

"Derry? What are you talking abo-" I turned around to see someone I recognized, someone I hated with every fiber of my body.

"What? How?"