"Welcome back, Fluttershy!", says Caramel. "We were so worried about you!"

  Fluttershy looks around. Everyone in Ponyville is happy for her. Some of them are cheering.

  "Caramel...", says Fluttershy. "... could I ask you something?"

  "Sure! What is it?"

  "I think I want to join them."

  "Join who?"

  "Twilight and her friends. I want to save the world with them."

  "Fluttershy! I've never seen you so determined!"

  "I just want to make a difference... if that's okay with you."

  "Fluttershy, it's perfectly okay to follow your dreams. Go for it! We'll be cheering for you!"

  "Thank you for everything.", says Fluttershy, hugging Caramel while letting her tears flow out.

  Twilight and Trixie watch the scene, admired by the excessive cuteness of the situation. Spike just rolls his eyes.

  "You're welcome. I think your next destination should be Spooktown. However, there are way too many ghosts at the road. I don't think you can get past them right now."

  "I'm sure we'll find a way.", says Twilight.

  "I was going to give you this." Caramel takes out a wad of bills. "It's worth ten thousand bits."

  "Ten THOUSAND bits?!", says Spike. "We're rich!"

  "I recommend ourselves to spend it on something important.", says Trixie.

  "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to look for the evil Luna Moona statue that Doctor Whooves unearthed in Canterlot. I'll see you in another time, in another space."

  "Twilight...", says Fluttershy. "... can I ask you something real quick?"

  "What is it?", asks Twilight.

  "I was planning to see the DJ PON-3 concert today. I was wondering if you could let me--"

  "DJ PON-3 is here?! Why didn't you say so? Of course we're gonna see her!"

  "Well, it should be starting really soon at the Chaos Theater. Come with me, I'll show you the way."

  "Are we really going to put a DJ PON-3 concert into priority?", asks Spike.

  "Doesn't look like we aren't.", says Trixie.

  Arriving at the Chaos Theater, the group sees Vinyl outside, looking a bit sad.

  "Hey, Vinyl, is that you?", asks Twilight. "What's wrong?"

  "Oh, it's Twilight Sparkle.", says Vinyl. "How are you? Don't worry, there's nothing wrong."

  "Come on, you don't need to hide yourself. Maybe we can help you!"

  "Well, if you must know... I've gotten myself in some real trouble with the manager."

  "Wkat kind of trouble? Money trouble?", asks Fluttershy.

  "Yeah. The worst kind of trouble, if you ask me."

  "How much?", asks Twilight.

  "Something like ten thousand bits."

  "What if we paid your debt for you?"

  "Oh no no no. I don't want to cause any trouble to my fans."

  "Being your fan is the only reason why we're doing this."

  "You're spending your money on helping someone who hasn't done anything for you? You really are my fans after all!"

  "You've already done enough for us with your excellent music. This is our opportunity to show you how thankful we are!" Fluttershy nods.

  "I'd like to thank you anyway. Are you gonna see the show?"

  "Yes we are!"

  "Well, I wanna give you the front seats. No need to thank me."

  "Thank you anyway!"

  The show was great. Vinyl played all of her greatest hits, along with some fan favorites, some of Twilight's favorites, as well as some unreleased songs and covers, and some extras in-between songs. It was one of the most epic nights in Ponyville's history. It was, definitely, a day to remember for your whole life.

  Now, it's time to help Vinyl with her money troubles. The group goes to the manager's room to talk.

  "You the manager?", asks Spike. Even though he's not into Vinyl's music, he still respects her, and doesn't want to be what people call a scumbag. Whatever that means, it doesn't sound good.

  "Indeed I am.", says the manager, behind the counter.

  "We'd like to stop you from bugging poor ol' Vinyl."

  "How are you going to do that? Vinyl owes me a lot of money. How will a helpless baby dragon pay such a huge price?"

  "With THIS!", Spike shows the wad of bills.

  "What's that? I can't quite see it! Let me take a reeeeeal close look!"

  "Are you freaking kidding me?", says Twilight, slapping the bills on the manager's face.

  "Whoa! I didn't see that coming... now Vinyl is free to leave. I've got no complaints now that I have my money."

  "Thank you so very much, guys!", says Vinyl, hugging Twilight with extreme appreciation. "We're both greatest fans of each other now! How can I repay you?"

  "You don't have to repay us, Vinyl.", says Fluttershy. "This is just our daily dose of kindness."

  "There MUST be something you are needing help with. Anything goes!"

  "Well, we do have a problem in our hooves right now.", says Twilight. "Could you get us a ride to Spooktown?"

  "The town of ghosts, goblins and ghoulish creatures? What are you gonna do there?"

  "We need to find a special pony."

  "A special pony? Just like that song of mine?" Spike lets out a chuckle. Nopony in Equestria can make musical jokes as good as Spike's.

  "No, not that kind of special. It's... *sigh* I'll explain everything later. Can you take us there?"

  "Sure! Follow me to the Vinyl Mobile!"

  On the road to Spooktown, the group can hear some really scary voices in their heads. Fluttershy and Spike keep having visions of mind-numbing faces everywhere. However, Trixie is always there to help them overcome their extreme fears of ghostly beings. It's always easier to overcome your fears when there's a friend by your side to help you.

  "Is anyone up for some nice music?", asks Vinyl, putting in her own copy of her last album.

  "Crank it up!", says Twilight.

  "Yeah, that sounds... nice.", says Fluttershy. Maybe her favorite music can help her relax.

  "Whatever.", says Spike.

  For the rest of the highway, the ride goes on undisturbed. Nopony's on the road except for the Vinyl Mobile, so the music can be loud enough to scare the ghosts away. I don't know why they get scared, though. It's such a great song.

  "Isn't it the best song you've ever heard?", says a happier Fluttershy to Trixie, while supporting her head on the other one's shoulder.

  "... yes...", says Trixie. Fluttershy eventually falls asleep in the cutest way possible. "... yes it is."

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  When the group arrives in Spooktown, it's time to say goodbye to the Vinyl Mobile.

  "We're here!", says Vinyl. "Good luck on saving the world, Twilight!"

  "Good luck indeed...", says Twilight, admiring the extreme depression in the air.

  "This town seems pretty gloomy, but I know you guys can light it up with your own little brand of sunshine."

  "Hey, where's Fluttershy?" Spike goes back inside the van to find Trixie and Fluttershy asleep on top of each other.

  "Ain't you a cute little bugger.", says Spike. "Hey, Fluttershy! Wake up! The ride is over!"

  "... *yawn* Sure.", says Fluttershy, who then wakes up Trixie.

  "Thank you, Vinyl.", says Twilight. "We sure had a great time together."

  "Hope to see you again sometime.", says Vinyl. "Look for me to be singing at some theater in Manehattan."

  "The big city? Okay, we'll be there."

  "Bye, Twilight! Thanks again!" The Vinyl Mobile drives forth to the big city.

  "... now that Vinyl isn't here...", says Fluttershy. "... this place seems so much scarier..."

  "We'll always be here for you.", says Trixie.

  "Yep.", says Twilight. "Let's ask for information! Excuse me!", says Twilight to a pretty, but scary-looking pony nearby. "Do you know about any special ponies around this town?"

  The weird pony doesn't answer.

  "... excuse me?"

  The weird pony turns around. She has deep, distant eyes and a weird expression on her face.

  "... is anything wrong?"

  "... don't worry. Nothing's wrong.", says the weird pony, without changing her expression.

  "Good... do you know about any special ponies living here?"

  "... maybe you're the special one." The weird pony then turns into a hideous ghost and attacks the group's minds. Fluttershy's scream can be heard from miles away. The group blacks out.

  Fluttershy wakes up, to find herself in a small dungeon with the rest of her friends.

  "Um... guys?" Fluttershy checks their heartbeat. "Oh good... they're still alive. What happened? I can't quite remember... the only thing I recall is that... OH NO! GET IT OUT!"

  "... Fluttershy?", Trixie wakes up. She sees her friend on the corner, curled up into a frightened ball. "What happened? Where are we?"

  "Trixie! Thank goodness you're awake! This is the worst nightmare I have ever had... and it turns out to be real!", says Fluttershy, crying her poor little eyes out. "I don't want to die, Trixie..."

  "Who's dying?", asks Spike, who just woke up as well. "Is it Twilight?!"

  "Fortunately, no one's actually dying.", says Trixie. "It's just poor little Fluttershy, who can't stand all this scary stuff."

  "Why do these things always happen to us?", says Twilight, being the last to wake up.

  "Let's try to use that door over there.", suggests Spike.

  "What if there are ghosts on the other side?", asks Fluttershy.

  "Just relax.", says Trixie. "Twilight, you go first."

  "Fluttershy, I know this is scary and all, but we really shouldn't keep ourselves from going forward on saving Equestria from pure evil.", says Twilight. "Oh goodie. The door is locked."

  "How are we gonna get out of here?", asks Spike.

  Fluttershy starts praying quietly.

  "Fluttershy... what are you doing?", asks Trixie.

  "I'm calling out to a friend who we've never met before.", answers Fluttershy. Next Chapter: We Don't Know You, and We Don't Owe You Estimated time remaining: 2 Hours, 41 Minutes