Just then there was a knock. Pinkie stopped and closed her mouth.
"What time is it?"
"Uh..." said Macy, looking at the clock. "8:00."
"Twilight." said Pinkie. "You want one last chance?" she asked Fern. She nodded. "Then send Twilight down to the basement."
Fern nodded and Pinkie headed downstairs.
"You gonna do it this time?" asked Macy.
Fern nodded and headed into the lobby. She got to the door and opened it.
"Hey, again." said Twilight.
"Hey." said Fern. "Can I help you?"
"You can drop the act." said Twilight.
"What do you mean?"
"I know you know who Pinkie Pie is." said Twilight. "I think you've seen her."
Fern sighed. "All right." she said. "Fine. I don't know where she is but I know someone who does. He's in the basement putting away supplies. You can ask him if you want."
"Most appreciated." said Twilight, following Fern to the lounge.
"He's right down those stairs." said Fern, pointing to a nearby door.
"Thanks again." said Twilight. She headed downstairs. "Hello?" she called as she entered the basement. "Anypony here?"
"I'm here."
Twilight spun around as Pinkie held her against the wall.
"So..." said Twilight. "this is where you've been hiding."
"Surprise." said Pinkie. "I'm surprised you came alone."
"Well, I wasn't expecting this. Are the two ponies upstairs working for you?"
"Unwillingly. Yes." said Pinkie.
"So Applebloom wasn't enough?" asked Twilight. "You had to go and corrupt two others?"
"Applebloom..." Pinkie started. "Applebloom was great. But I found better."
"You're sick." said Twilight.
Pinkie grinned. "Just realizing this? That's sad."
"I must say I'm surprised you stayed." said Twilight. "Figured it would throw off the Royal Guard?"
"Exactly." said Pinkie with a smile.
"So what happens now?"
"Well..." said Pinkie. "I was thinking of chewing your limbs off one by one, saving your head for last."
"Whoa!" said Twilight. "Chew? What happened to the cupcakes?"
"Where have you been?" asked Pinkie. "I got a taste for flesh now."
"That's disgusting." said Twilight.
"You ain't seen nothing yet..." said Pinkie.
She opened her mouth, revealing her metal tooth. Twilight tried to use magic to manipulate Pinkie but it didn't work. She wasn't powerful enough. She then tried to wrestle herself free but Pinkie was too strong. She then held still, waiting for the end.