Hello everyone! This is my newest story, but I may not be updating for a little while. I have exams coming up and they are the final tests of the year. But for now, enjoy my story!
Rarity yawned, sewing the last stitch on her newest dress. She smiled, tired, but happy with the way it had turned out. Nightmare Night was soon approaching and it was the perfect dress for the occasion. The dress was a deep crimson, and it had a large black collar and belt. A spider web pattern dangled down over the skirt part of the dress. In the front was a shining ruby that just glimmered in the light. The dress came with a black crown with smaller versions of the ruby and black hoof covers for the front hooves of a pony.
Rarity was just about to walk over to the front of her boutique and change the sign on the door from open to closed, when the doorbell jangled, announcing the entrance of a customer.
"Now who could be here this late?" Rarity wondered to herself. It was completely dark outside and a pony couldn't see their own hoof in front of their face if it weren't for the street lights.
When Rarity turned around, she gasped. She shook her head and blinked a few times, wondering if she was tired enough to be seeing things. The first thought that crossed her mind was Bat pony! But then, the curved horn took her eyes.
The pony that had entered the boutique was like no other creature Rarity had ever seen. She was all black, from head to hoof. Even her mane and tail were black, the hair falling down in waves. Her eyes had slit pupils, and they faded from gold to red. The pony had dark blue bat wings and a curved horn that just barely had a red tint.
Rarity shook her head once more, hoping what she was seeing was not real. It wasn't Nightmare Night yet. It couldn't be a costume. And it looked so real… There was no way it was a costume.
Rarity gulped, and put on a fake smile. "Um, hello Miss… Welcome to my boutique. My name is Rarity."
The pony returned the smiled, but she didn't open her mouth. Something about that smile put Rarity even more off balance. "Good evening. Wonderful night, isn't it?" The pony spoke. Her voice was smooth, but rough at the same time. It glided through the air to Rarity's ears.
"Ah, yes, indeed it is…" Rarity agreed with a slight nod of her head. "I was just about to close, but I think I can fit in a few more minutes for you."
"Thank you so much Miss Rarity. This is a very nice establishment you have here." The mysterious mare said, looking around the shop. "I'm looking for a dress… Something, hmm, how do I describe it…" Then the pony's eyes fell upon the dress Rarity had just finished working on. "That's an amazing dress! It's just perfect!"
Rarity looked at the Nightmare Night dress. "Oh yes, I just finished this one. Would you like to try it on?"
"Yes, thank you." The mare's horn started to glow a scarlet red and she picked up the dress and carried it off to the changing area. She emerged only a few moments later. She looked perfect in the dress, the crimson skirt flowing around her. The crown with the rubies shimmered on top of her head. "Oh, this is just what I have been looking for! I'll take it!"
"Oh, I am glad you like it!" Rarity, still on edge, took the golden coins from the mare. "Will that be all?"
The bat-winged mare nodded. "Yes, thank you." Just before she turned around to walk out the door, she stopped. "Oh, but before I go… I think it's time you saw what I really am!"
Rarity's eyes went wide with horror. The strange mare's mouth had opened wide to reveal a set of sharp, blood-stained fangs. Rarity tried to scream, but she felt like she couldn't get in enough air. Right before she blacked out, she felt a jolt of pain go through her as two fangs pierced the side of her neck.