In the midst of Canterlot, Twilight Sparkle and her friends prepared for the grand festivities.

“Please, Derpy, just read it,” Twilight pleaded as she handed Derpy Hooves “The Art of Fine Motor Skills”.

“I just don’t see the problem,” Derpy said while staring cross-eyed into the distance.

“Derps, get real. You set us behind like 3 hours. You told us you could cook!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed while flying over the blackened, scattered tiles of once kitchen floor.

“My cupcakes, my beautiful cupcakes! You cupcake murderer!” Pinkie Pie screamed while clutching the charred remains of her triple chocolate cupcakes.

“Derpy Hooves, perhaps you could help with security,” said Princess Celestia as she majestically walked into the room.

“Ok, princess, I’ll make sure no party crashers set foot in the castle!” said Derpy as she saluted. Derpy happily trotted out of the room, mumbling something about taser guns.

“The food looks wonderful, keep up the good work,” said Celestia as she exited the room.

“But it’s just not complete without my cupcakes. I know! I’ll make bigger, better, yummier cupcakes!” Exclaimed Pinkie as she looked for the oven, which had been thrusted into the garden by the explosion.

That evening, the celebration was about to begin. Celestia and Luna stood atop a platform.

“Citizens of Equestria! Today, we celebrate the return of Princess Luna! As of today, Luna has back for one whole year!” Shouted Celestia as fireworks exploded in the distance.

“Thank you all, for giving me this stupendous festival. I hate myself for all the pain I caused, but now I can move on and enjoy myself,” said Princess Luna to the crowd. Suddenly, lightning struck the castle. The night grew even darker as all the lights blew out. Screams of terrified ponies came from all around. Celestia could not see, but Luna could make out something.

Luna gasped at an unseen horror. Then, the lights lit up, but had been moved to circle a cloaked pony. Twilight tried to make out features, but only bright red hooves could be seen. The pony’s cloak disappeared, revealing not a pony, but a creature both horrendous and amazing.