“Um, Fluttershy,” Rainbow Dash said, “Where did you get that metal bar?”

A swift blow from Fluttershy with the metal bar in the conservatory answered that question.

Rainbow woke up in Fluttershy’s basement in a familiar situation.

“Ugh, again? You know—” Rainbow was cut off by the only other pony in the room, Fluttershy.

“Oh, no, Rainbow Dash. Pinkie Pie doesn’t know about this.”

“Then I’m confused. Who—”

“I planned this, Rainbow Dash.” She had used an individual’s full name twice in a row, a reliable sign of insanity. “This is real.”

“But... but Fluttershy. You’re Fluttershy.”

“See, I love you, Rainbow Dash. But you don’t love me.”

“What? Of course I do—”

“No, I mean in a romantic way.”

“Oh. Well, yeah, I mean—”

“Don’t talk, Rainbow Dash. Like I said, give it a chance.” She walked up to a confused, terrified Rainbow and calmly started to eat into her delicious, moist, intoxicating cake. There was nothing Rainbow could do, only feel in horror and possibly say “why” a few times or scream a bit. But before things got too repetitive, Twilight teleported into the room. She threw Fluttershy into the wall with magic, knocking her out, and magicked the ropes broken.

“Rainbow Dash! Oh Faust, I was too late! I’m so sorry, Rainbow, I—”

She got up. “It’s okay, it’s not your fault. Besides, I’m not too traumatised, I guess. It’s just... Fluttershy isn’t like that. At least, I thought she—hey, that doesn’t look quite right....”

Rainbow pulled Fluttershy’s head, which was actually a mask.

“Old man Jenkins?!” Rainbow and Twilight said.

“And I would’ve gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling foal!” He pointed to Twilight.

Twilight and Rainbow both laughed as the episode ended. Next Chapter: Chapter 19: Cribbage Duel Estimated time remaining: 17 Hours, 26 Minutes