OK, so I though I'd write this chapter just for the hell of it because I have a really good idea I want to share with you guys and I want to type it up before I forget about it. I'm going to bring in a reference from Paranormal Activity 3, an old ghost from folklore and a rather frightening encounter with a mirror! (Which is also a reference to a video on youtube.)
Also, before anyone asks, the song Spike sings at one point in this chapter is called 'Bloody Mary' by Lady Gaga.
(The camera starts with pitch black. Then, two hands move revealing Spike, placing the camera on something.)
(Spike)
"Is this thing working? Good."
(Spike begins adjusting the camera as Twilight Sparkle walks in.)
(Twilight Sparkle)
"Spike, what are you doing?"
(Spike)
"I'm setting up a webcam on your laptop so it can watch Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Rarity while they sleep."
(Twilight Sparkle)
"You're not trying to get a little sneak peak at them, are you?"
(Spike becomes shocked at Twilight Sparkle's suggestion and turns round to face her.)
(Spike)
"In Celestia's name, no! I'm just setting this up to record any Screamer activity. Last night's earthquake got me suspicious, considering we're nowhere near a fault zone."
(Twilight Sparkle)
"I'm sure you and Applejack are going insane. I already told you, me and the others didn't feel any 'earthquake'."
(Spike)
"Well, I'm still recording all that goes on in this room. But don't worry. This little gadget's clever. It'll only turn on if there's movement, sudden temperature drops or anything that might suggest paranormal activity."
(Twilight Sparkle)
"Well it isn't necessary to start filming right now is it?"
(Spike)
"No. I was just setting this thing up."
(Spike then turns off the webcam.)
(The time is now 4:25PM. Applejack is using the laptop. The other camera is facing the screen.)
(Applejack)
"Alrighty, I wonder if there are any reports on this here Screamer."
(She opens up a internet page and searches up 'Screamer'. Most of the results are either Screamer pop-ups or things related.)
(Sighs) "Wrong type of Screamer."
(She then types 'Camp Hollow Screamer' and several news results. Eventually, she's so focused on the WebPages on the Screamer, she's startled by a pop-up telling her that 'ApplejackC48' is online.)
"Macintosh must be online."
(She clicks the popup and a chat window appears. Macintosh appears in the webcam.)
"Hey Macintosh."
(Macintosh)
"Oh hey Applejack. How's your trip with the others doin'?"
(Applejack)
"OK. Somethin' real strange happened last night."
(Macintosh)
"What?"
(Applejack)
"There was an earthquake right here on Camp Hollow."
(Macintosh)
"What? Ya felt it as well?"
(Applejack)
"Yeah. I mean, Spike told me and the others about some spirit or somthin' called The Screamer."
(Macintosh)
"Huh? You suggestin' The Screamer caused your lil' earthquake?"
(Applejack)
"No. But here's the strange thing about this: when I told Twilight Sparkle and everyone else, they didn't feel a thing."
(Macintosh)
"Why are you even at Camp Hollow anyway? Wasn't it abandoned a few years ago? And if so, shouldn't it be demolished by now?"
(Applejack)
"Well, from what I've been told, there are ghost tours around here at certain times of the year. Besides, it's quite dull 'round here. I think people need to lighten up a little, especially Rarity."
(Applejack then thinks of something then gives a smirk)
(Macintosh)
"Has my lil' sister thought of somethin'?"
(Applejack)
"Yep. I got a good prank to play on Rarity. Ya heard of Bloody Mary?"
(Macintosh thinks about this.)
(Macintosh)
"Bloody Mary? Isn't that when you go in a bathroom, switch out the lights then say her name 8 times-?"
(Applejack)
"When I heard it, it was 3 times."
(Macintosh)
"3 times then, and she'll appear? Supposedly?"
(Applejack)
"Yep. That's it."
(Macintosh)
"I don't know Applejack. I heard many rumours about that thing."
(Applejack)
"Trust me. It'll be funny! I'll film it on Twilight's camera and send the footage to ya."
(Macintosh)
"Well, where's the 'prank' in this?"
(Applejack)
"Well, I brought a torch a few hours ago in case we go out in the dark. I also just so happened to bring my Halloween mask without realisin'."
(When Applejack mentions the mask, she holds it up. It is basically a facemask which has some orange on the face and thick black rings around the eyes with holes for the eyes and a large torn area around the mouth. It also has white and grey hair attached to it. Macintosh jumps at the sight of it.)
(Macintosh)
"Ahh! Even in light, that thing's still scary! At least you're not prankin' me like ya always do."
(Applejack)
(Chuckles) "Anyway, my plan is to get Rarity to do the Bloody Mary legend with me. After we say 'Bloody Mary' the third time, I'm gonna put on my mask, shine the torch under my chin and scream."
(Macintosh)
"Alright. I hope you get her good."
(Applejack)
"I hope so too. I'll see you later."
(Macintosh)
"Yeah, me too."
('ApplejackC48' signs out. The time then skips to 6:45PM. Rarity is sitting in bed. Applejack is lying on the opposite bunk.)
(Applejack)
"Ya know Rarity? I'm bored."
(Rarity)
"I can't help you Applejack."
(Applejack then waits a few seconds before speaking again.)
(Applejack)
"Hey Rarity, ya heard of Bloody Mary?"
(Rarity looks at her.)
(Rarity)
"Bloody Mary?"
(Applejack)
"Yeah! Ya know, go in the bathroom, turn the lights off and say her name 3 times in a mirror?"
(Rarity)
"I've heard of that."
(Applejack)
"Well we should try it out ourselves."
(Rarity)
"I don't know. Last time I heard somepony trying that, they ended up dying from being hit by a runaway fruit carriage."
(Applejack)
"The tether rope wasn't tied properly. Stuff like that could've happened to anypony."
(Rarity)
"Fine. But if something bad happens, you're getting the blame."
(The camera then cuts to being on a tripod in the bathroom. The bathroom has a marble top with a sink belong a giant mirror. On the right is a small toilet. Behind the camera is a shower with an open curtain. The tripod is behind Applejack and Rarity, Rarity being close to the door. The camera is also set to night vision, making every thing look green in the bathroom light. Applejack is in front of it setting it up.)
(Applejack)
"OK, this thing's recording."
(She then backs away from it and faces the mirror. She then turns to face Rarity.)
"Ya know what to do?"
(Rarity)
"Yes. Just say 'Bloody Mary' 3 times into the mirror."
(Applejack)
"Alright. Could you turn the lights off?"
(Rarity reaches out to turn the lights off. As the room goes dark, Applejack turns to face the camera and gives it the thumbs up signal whilst smiling. The room is now green and clear through the camera's lens. Applejack turns back to face the mirror as Rarity looks back.)
(Applejack)
"Right, ya ready?"
(Rarity)
"Uh huh."
(Applejack)
"OK."
(Both)
(In unison) "Bloody Mary."
(Applejack slowly reaches a hoof behind her.)
"Bloody Mary."
(As the second 'Bloody Mary' is uttered, Applejack reveals the mask.)
"Bloody Mary."
(On the final 'Bloody Mary', Applejack exchanges a glance at Rarity before placing the mask over her face. There is then a moment silence as Applejack readies the torch. Rarity is just looking around, waiting for something to happen. Suddenly, Applejack turns on the torch under her chin, revealing her face wearing the mask.)
(Applejack)
"ARGH!"
(Rarity, who's looking at the mirror, catches a glimpse of Applejack's mask in the reflection.)
(Rarity)
"AH!"
(Rarity clutches her chest as she realises who was screaming.)
"Applejack! Seriously?"
(Applejack shines the torch at Rarity, chuckling. The door opens as Rarity walks out. A small bit of light shines into the bathroom)
"You're not funny Applejack!"
(Applejack follows after her.)
(Applejack)
"Ah, come on. Stop bein' such a killjoy!"
(Unseen by them, there is a silhouette of a figure in the shower in the low light. The door shuts and the room is back in darkness. The figure in the shower is now gone.)
(The time then skips ahead to 12:00AM. It's midnight and the camera is still recording. The door opens and Spike enters. He almost instantly notices the camera.)
(Spike)
"Oh, looks like Applejack was using the camera in her 'Bloody Mary' prank."
(Spike then gets an idea. He turns to the mirror, looks back at the camera, then back at the mirror.)
"Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary."
(He waits for roughly 10 seconds. He then shrugs before turning the light on. Spike then takes the camera and puts it on the side before looking at his reflection.)
"Oh! I've got something on my face!"
(He begins running water and splashes some in his face singing to himself.)
"I'll dance, dance, dance with my hands, hands, hands above my head, head, head like Jesus said. I'm gonna dance, dance, dance with my hands, hands, hands above my head, hands together forgive him before he's dead because…."
(When Spike begins to sing the chorus, he has his face in his hands and doesn't notice his reflection lifting its head up and watching him wash his face.)
"I won't cry for you. I will crucify the things you do."
(As Spike continues singing, the 'reflection' notices the camera, looks at it and then faces Spike.)
"I won't cry for you see. When you're gone, I'll still be Bloody Mary."
(Spike lifts his head after singing "Bloody Mary" and catches his 'reflection' now distorted with grey skin, white eyes and sharp teeth roaring back at him.)
(Reflection)
"RAAARGH!"
(Spike)
"AAARRRGGGHHH!"
(Spike falls back whilst screaming. The reflection's scream echoes as the reflection fades away. Spike gets up, opens the door and runs out terrified.)
"Twilight! TWILIGHT!"
(End recording)