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Twilight awoke the next day with a yawn and looked down at the floor. Night was curled up and fast asleep. Twilight smiled and yawned again, sliding out of bed and landing right next to Night. The mare didn't even stir as she laid there. Twilight pet her head briefly before leaving her bedroom and stretching.

A note was taped to Spike's door. 'Went gem hunting with Rarity. Be back late. Spike.'

Twilight sighed. "Rarity again..." She went downstairs and went over to the kitchen and grabbed a meat cleaver. She then went over to Clue's body and knelt down before hacking away.

After about a half hour, she had filled a good-sized tub. She put the tub in the fridge and grabbed another tub before hacking away. Twilight took about another hour and filled two more tubs of meat. The body was half-way gone.

"Damn, this is a lot of meat..." she said before hacking away again.

Twilight heard hoof steps as Night slowly came down.

She looked over her shoulder. "Morning," she said as she continued cutting the body up.

There was a clatter of hooves as Night Light bolted to the toilet to empty what remained of her stomach into it.

"Something WRONG, girl?" asked Twilight as she slammed the meat cleaver down.

Night could only dry heave now as she chocked out, "N-No..."

Twilight dragged the body into a nearby closet and conjured up an ice box. She then stuffed the remains of the body inside to preserve it and closed the lid. She then went back out and grabbed a washcloth before cleaning up the blood. All the while, Night tried to calm her now painfully empty belly and stop her dry heaving.

Twilight went into the bathroom, her top half covered in blood. "You sure you're okay, girl?"

Night Light glanced up at the bloody mare and started dry heaving once more. Twilight sighed and went to the sink to wash her face and hooves.

"This is something you're gonna have to get used to," she said.

Night slowly stopped heaving as she breathed heavily.

The purple unicorn got a washcloth and washed her face and body.She then went over to Night and began gently rubbing her back.

"You finished?" she asked.

The mare gave a weak nod, having caught her breath.

"Good. Now, it's time for a shower. We gotta look our best, right?" She went over to the bath tub and turned on the hot water.

Night Light turned as if to leave, thinking Twilight meant only herself to get in the shower.

"Hey! Pets need to stay clean, too. Get over here."

Night turned back confused. "Sh-Shower t-together?"

"Pets shower with their masters. Now, get in."

The mare let out a slight whimper but did as told. Twilight got in after her and closed the shower curtain.

"That's a good girl," she said as she grabbed the washcloth and began washing Night's body.

The mare tried her best not to flinch or pull away as Twilight used her hooves rather than magic to clean.

The purple mare hummed as she washed the mare, getting lower and lower on her body. Night started leaning away slightly. Twilight wrapped a foreleg around Night's neck and pulled her closer.

"I have to wash everywhere..." she said as she moved all the way down, making the navy blue mare whimper.

Twilight kept washing the mare's lower region. "Stop your whining."

Night tried but still whimpered when Twilights hooves went to her flank.

"Oh, do you have a lot to get used to," said Twilight with a smile.

The blue mare only whimpered in response. Twilight gently dragged the washcloth over Night's flank repeatedly,
making her squirm uncomfortably. Twilight removed the washcloth and levitated Night into her lap, facing her. She then gently began washing her face, calming the blue mare down a bit.

Twilight then washed her sides. "Almost done, girl." she cooed.

"O-Okay..."

After about another minute or so Twilight put the washcloth down and turned off the water. "There. Nice and clean. Now hop out."

Night Light quickly did so.

Twilight hopped out and grabbed a towel before drying Night off. Twilight then dried herself off and threw the towel aside.

"How 'bout some breakfast?" she asked. As if to answer, Night's stomach growled. Twilight giggled. "Come on," she said, heading out to the kitchen.

Night quickly followed. Twilight opened the fridge and pulled out a tub of green leaves and vegetables. Night Light crawled into a chair at the table.

Twilight looked over her shoulder. "What are you doing?"

"U-Umm... Sitting..."

"You're my pet. You sit... on the floor."

"B-But how will I see over the table?"

Twilight trotted up next to her and her horn flashed. A dog bowl with "Night" written on it appeared on the floor.

"You eat here," she said, poring the veggies into the bowl. "Just like the bed, you have to earn a seat at the table. Understood?"

"I-I..." the blue mare started, as if to protest.

"If you EVER want a seat at the table... then GET ON THE FLOOR!!!"

The blue mare yelped and got down next to her bowl. "C-Can I have some water..." she asked, not daring to look up.

"Of course you can," said Twilight gently as she stroked Night's mane before trotting to the sink. She made another bowl appear and filled it with nice, cold water. She then went back to Night and set it down next to her food bowl. "There you go."

The blue mare whimpered as she slowly dipped her muzzle into the water. Twilight levitated a tub of meat out of the fridge and closed the door. She then set the tub in front of her and opened the lid. Night, on the other hoof, just sat there, staring at her 'doggy dish'.

"Aren't you hungry?" asked Twilight, looking through the meat for a good piece.

"Th-This is humiliating..." she mumbled, thinking Twilight didn't hear.

Twilight pressed a hind hoof to the back of Night's head before pressing her face into the food bowl. "Eat."

The mare panicked and tried to pull her head up. Twilight pulled her hoof away. Night Light whimpered as she started to tear up.

"EAT!" yelled Twilight as she pressed Night's face into the food again. She then pulled her hoof back.

The blue mare cried silently as she opened her mouth and took a small bite. Twilight pulled a piece of meat out of the tub and put it in her mouth, chewing as Night nibbled and whimpered.

Twilight soon ate her fill and put the lid back on the tub, pushing it aside and licking the blood off her hooves. She then looked down at Night, who had barely finished a single piece of lettuce. Twilight dropped left her chair and pushed it in, bringing the tub back to the fridge. Night had brought her head over to the water to take a sip. Twilight trotted up beside her as the blue mare dipped her muzzle in. Twilight glared and kicked the bowl away. Night yelped, looking up in fear.

"Don't you know how a pet is supposed to drink?"

"Wh-What?"

"LAP IT UP!!!" yelled Twilight, making another bowl of water appear in front of Night. "Now try it."

The confused mare dipped her muzzle into the water. Twilight growled under her breath and stepped on the back of Night's head, holding her mouth and nose underwater. Night instantly tried to pull out of the bowl, screaming under the water. Twilight kept holding her under as Night's struggling weakened with each second. Twilight suddenly released her. The mare gasped and hacked up water.

"Now, drink... using your tongue," said the purple unicorn. Night wheezed as she still was catching her breath. "DRINK!!!" yelled Twilight.

The blue mare yelped as she leaned her head to the water and lapped at the water, just like a dog.

Twilight smiled. "Good girl," she said, stroking Night's mane. "Good girl."

Night kept lapping at the water in fear.

"You can stop whenever you want, girl," said Twilight, still stroking her mane.

Night stoped and looked at the floor, too afraid to look up.

"Now, what is it that every pet has to have?" asked Twilight.

Night didn't answer as she kept her head down but glanced up questioningly.

"A collar," said Twilight as one magically appeared in her hoof.

Night Light's eyes widened as she did something Twilight didn't expect; She bolted. Twilight teleported in front of her, blocking her path. Night yelped, turned, and bolted up the stairs.

Twilight bolted towards the stairs, horn aglow. "GET BACK HERE!!!"

Night Light made a left into the bathroom, locking the door behind her. Twilight ran up to it and banged on the door.

"OPEN UP!!!" she yelled.

"N-No!" came Nights voice from within.

"You're so lucky I wanna keep my door intact OR I'D HAVE FUCKING BEATEN THE SHIT OUTTA YOU BY NOW!!!"

The only response she got was the sound of things being knocked over and a window opening.

"Oh, don't you DARE!!!" yelled Twilight, slamming against the door.

The door shattered. Once it cleared, Night Light was hanging halfway in and halfway out the window, her flank squirming as she tried to escape. Twilight scoffed and trotted over to her. Using her magic, she yanked Night Light from the window and let her fall into the tub. When she fell, Night smashed her nose on the eadge of the tub, cussing.

Twilight stared down at her. "WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT??!!!"

Night Light only whimpered as she laid as flat in the tub as she could, holding her bleeding nose.

"WHAT'S WRONG NOW??!!!"

"I'm gunna end up like a dog..." Night whimpered brokenly as she sobbed, her tears mixing with the blood under her.

Twilight sighed and sat down next to Night, leaning against the edge of the tub. "Come here..." she said gently, holding out her hoof.

Night didn't move out of fear.

"Trying to be nice, Night. Don't screw this up."

The blue mare slowly reached out a hoof to Twilight, shaking the whole way. Twilight gently pulled her closer, her head above Twilight's lap. The purple unicorn began stroking Night's mane. Night's whole body was shaking as she stared off, still crying.

"You realize that... if you behave and do what I say... it will no longer seem like you're a dog. You'll get to sleep in bed with me... Eat at the table... All you have to do is obey, okay?"

Night stared off, thinking.

"Well? Anything to say?"

"I-I don't know..."

"The alternative is I lock you in the Dark Room until you're ready to at least try to obey."

"Okay..." Night said after a few minutes.

"Good girl. Now... let me see your nose."

She moved her hoof, revealing a red-soaked muzzle.

Twilight sighed. "Is it broken?"

"I don't think so..."

Twilight hesitated before putting her mouth over the bloody nose and began licking up the blood, sighing as she enjoyed the taste.

Night Light kept silent as she watched Twilight. When the purple unicorn pulled away, the nose was clean. She then grabbed the washcloth from earlier and turned on the faucet. She got it wet and began cleaning the rest of Night's face.

"See? Don't I take care of you?"

"Y-Yes..."

"So, what's the problem? Why can't you do as I say?"

"I don't want to be a pet..."

"Would you rather be dead?"

"No!"

"Well, Pinkie wanted me to kill you. But, I saved you, didn't I?"

"'Cause you wanted a pet..."

"What's your point? I kept you from dying. Therefore you owe me your life."

"I-I guess..."

"You guess? Is this really so bad? You have somepony who cares for you and gives you what you need."

"And threaten to throw me in the dark..."

"That's only when you disobey."

Night Light was silent.

"Come on... Do I really seem that bad?" she asked, gently stroking Night's mane.

"N... No..."

Twilight made the collar appear again and held it up. "So, why can't you just wear this? There's no leash. It's like a bracelet... for your neck."

Night Light stared at it for a few moments before she spoke. "Okay..."

Twilight held out the collar. "Put it on," she said kindly.

Night Light reached out and started to put it on.

"Good girl. I'm proud of you."

Night Light was silent as she idly adjusted it so the tag ring was at the front.

"Now, if there's anything I can do to make you happy, let me know... as long is it doesn't involve freeing you... Because... if you try to escape..."

"I-I know..."

Twilight smiled. "Good. Now, lets head over to Sugarcube Corner."

"O-Okay..."

Twilight climbed out of the tub and headed towards the door. "Come on," she said as if to a dog.

Reluctantly, Night followed.

The purple unicorn led Night Light out of the library and over to Sugarcube Corner.

When she opened the front door and entered, Pinkamena pulled her in and slammed her against the wall, an angry expression on her face.

Scootaloo jumped from overhead onto Night Light's back, pulling a cloth over her eyes, blinding her. "You're in trouble!" she yelled, pulling a needle out.

Pinks stared at Twilight as she held her against the wall. "What the hell is wrong with you?! You're supposed to punish your pet when they misbehave!"

Twilight gasped. "H-How did--"

"SCOOTS TOLD ME!!! Now... I want you to PUNISH HER!!! Just like you said..."

Twilight looked over at Night. She was jumping around, having made Scoots drop her needle as the little filly giggled at the mare's fearful running. Twilight looked back at Pinkamena and nodded. The pink mare let her go and she turned to Night.

"Hey, Night..." said Twilight calmly.

Scoots had jumped off, unblindfolding Night. The mare cowered, looking up at Twilight.

The unicorn walked over to the mare and smiled. "Walk with me," she said before taking a few steps away from her.

Night Light followed her quickly.

Twilight motioned for Night to trot beside her as she made her way down into the basement.

The blue mare did so, keeping silent.

"You know, Night... I am starting to care for you. Like a pet, yes, but... still... And like a pet, I don't want to hurt you. Do you understand?"

"Y-Yes?"

"Good. I also hope that one day you'll learn to like this life and... perhaps... we can have fun together. Wouldn't that be nice?"

"Yes..."

Twilight suddenly stopped and turned to Night. "And I may have seemed a little... scary at first, but... I was just getting used to all this and I'm under a lot of stress, so... I'm sorry, okay?"

"O-Okay?"

"And... the fact I'm starting to care for you... makes what I'm about to do... very difficult for me... and for that, I'm sorry."

"What are you..."

A tear fell from Twilight's eye as she slid a Magic Inhibitor Ring on Night's horn and pushed Night into the room they were in earlier. The one with no light. "I'm sorry," she said as she slammed the door shut and locked it.

"NOOOOOOOOO!!!" the trapped mare screamed, her hooves beating the door.

"I'm sorry," said Twilight. "I have to!"

"PLEASE!!! LET ME OUT!!! I'LL DO ANYTHING!!!" the mare sobbed, unable to hear Twilight.

Twilight placed her back to the door and slid down into a seated position. "I'm sorry..."

"PLEASE!!! I'LL KISS YOU WHEN YOU WANT!!!" the mare yelled desperately. "I'LL EAT FROM MY BOWL!!!... I-I'LL BARK!!! I-I-I'LL LEARN TRICKS!!!" Night screamed before only sobs were heard as she whispered, "I-I'll be your good little puppy..." just loud enough that Twilight could hear.

Twilight looked down the hall to the main area where the stairs were. Pinkamena stood there, watching. She hesitated before slowly nodding. Twilight nodded back and stood up as the pink mare left.

"I'll be a good puppy..." Night repeated.

Twilight sniffled and got ready to use her magic.

"I-I-I-I'll lick your face every morning... Just, please, let me out..." Night weakly sobbed.

Twilight knew Pinkie was right. That she had to enforce her own rules, but... she couldn't stand to hear the frightened screams of her pet anymore. She grabbed her head and groaned, stomping the floor in frustration.

"Master! Please!" Nightlight screamed in desperation. "Let your puppy out," she whispered.

Twilight sighed and lowered her hooves, head hung as she unlocked the door and opened it.

Night Light bolted forward, huddling against Twilight. "Oh, thank you! Thank you!" she sobbed.

The purple mare put a hoof around her. "There there, girl."

"I'm sorry..."

"Now, look... Pinks let me let you out early... but... next time... I may have to leave you in for the full hour... Don't make me have to do that, okay?" she asked, stroking Night's mane.

The blue mare only nodded.

"Good girl..." Now, let's head back upstairs and get you something to eat. What do ya say?"

"O-Okay..."

"Come on," said Twilight, heading towards the stairs. "Maybe Derpy's up by now and you can meet her."

Night Light followed quickly behind her.

"And Night..." said Twilight. "as long as you behave... there's no need to fear me, okay? Pinks, however..."

Night Light looked over at the pink mare.

Pinks was sitting in a chair, petting Derpy and eying Night.

The blue mare saw that Derpy was nuzzling Pinkamena's lap happily.

"I hope you learned your lesson," said the pink mare.

The blue mare quickly nodded.

Twilight rubbed Night's back. "Why don't you find a table? I'll go look for some food. And, what are you NOT to do?"

"S-Sit at the table?" Night asked, hoping she was right.

Twilight smiled. "And where are you to sit?"

"O-On the floor.... by your chair?"

Twilight patted her gently. "Good girl. Now, go and wait for me."

Night Light did as told, laying down next to a nearby chair.

Her master smiled. "Good girl," she said before heading into the kitchen.

Derpy got up. "I'll help you, Twilight..." she called, trotting to the kitchen.

Pinkamena stared at Night Light, making the blue mare cower slightly.

"So... I see your behavior's improving," said the pink mare.

Night nodded.

"That's good... Now, I decided to let your master let you out early... Don't make me regret that."

Night nodded again.

Twilight opened the fridge. "What to get..."

Derpy trotted up behind Twilight. "H-Hey, Twilight. D-Do you think you could come up to my room with me for a bit?" Derpy asked, smiling. "I-I'd like to show you something."

Twilight closed the fridge and looked at her. "Umm... Sure... I guess..."

The gray pegasus clapped her hooves and dashed up the stairs.

Twilight headed out of the kitchen. "Derpy wants to... show me something. Be right back."

"Show you some..." Pinks started to ask. "Oh... Okay... Have fun."

Twilight looked at her, confused, before heading up the stairs.

"I shouldn't be long, Night!" she called back.

The blue mare nodded, laying down to wait.