I think this will be hard for me to explain. If you don't understand, just let me know. :)

Also, I'm posting now because I might not post later. So... enjoy.

Twilight looked under the table, sighing in irritation. It was midnight about now, and Fatch was no where to be seen. Where was he? Seriously, he shouldn't be this hard to find. Ponies were colorful, hard to hide. This was ridiculous...

Suddenly there was multiple knocks on the door, scaring Twilight out of her fur. Galloping over to the door, she opened it to find her five friends, and Discord. The all looked absolutely frazzled.

" Girls! What's wrong?! "

" Twilight! Ye ain't gonna believe this! "

Apple jack panted. Obviously she'd been running as fast as her hooves could carry her. The farm pony was hardly ever breathless.

" Mah apples! Mah crops! Everythin's wilten! "

Twilight felt her wings spread wide upon hearing this.

" What?! "

" And all the animals have become mean... the bears tried to bite me a few times... "

Fluttershy added quietly. This one was concerning because Fluttershy had the ability to communicate with the animals better than any pony Twilight knew.

" And all the sugary food at sugar cube corner are spoiling! Can you believe it?! "

Pinkie pounced in, causing the princess to back up.

" N-no I- "

" And my dresses! "

Rarity shrieked.

" They've all turned to soot! "

" Worst than that, the clouds have rolled in, and now it's raining... "

Rainbow dash began then stopping abruptly. This actually got every ponies attention.

" ... Blood... "

The girls shrieked, rushing into the purple alicorn's house. Well... all except for a certain draconequus. Discord looked up at the blood rain, huffing a bit at the sight.

Crimson eyes narrowed at the sight of the blood rain. His pony nose sniffed it a bit, quickly recognizing the scent. This was fresh... and from a grizzly bear. The boys stomach rumbled in hunger, immediately getting him to snap his head back, drinking as much of this unholy rain as he could. Who knows when he'd get to drink again...? Although... he knew this was a sign. Septimus was back at his full strength. And was going to strike with something far worse than just a few death omens. He needed to be ready.

" ... Seriously. "

Discord muttered, gaining the girls full attention.

" You'd think who ever's doing this would be doing a better job. A bit more originality. "

" Discord! "

Fluttershy huffed, a small spark of anger flashing across her face.

" Nows not the time to- "

With a snap of his talon hand, Discord's magic made the storm disappear, leaving behind a beautiful starry night. The girls looked absolutely lost for a minute before Fluttershy tackled the draconequus in a hug.

" Thank you Discord! "

She cried. The spirit blushed harshly, carefully hugging her back.

" Hmm... interesting. "

The orange demon muttered.

" So that thing is powerful enough to stop my demon omens. "

" Hey did ya'll hear that? "

The ponies began to look around, not seeing a thing. Strange... Apple jack could've sworn she'd heard a voice. It was low and harsh... not sounding like a pony at all.

" Girls! "

The others jumped at Twilights yell.

" There's still one problem left! I can't find Fatch! "

Rainbow's eyes widened and she immediately flew in the air.

" I bet he's behind this! "

Twilight could feel her mouth drop in anger at this.

" Rainbow! "

" What else could it be?! The minute he goes missing, bad things start happening! Doesn't that sound just a little suspicious?! "

It was true. It DID sound suspicious. But that didn't mean it was true. Sure Fatch had a creepy aura, but that didn't mean anything. Twilight growled, her wings spreading angrily.

" Let's just look for him, ok?! "

" OK! "

Fatch hollered, looking from left to right.

" I know you're here Septimus! Come on out! "

This forest... it seemed like the perfect place for a demon to hide. Lots of room, darkness absolutely filling the land, rotten crops... what demon WOULDN'T like it here?!

Just then, Fatch could smell a rotten smell. Something even his kind wouldn't like. It smelled like rotten eggs. Covering his nose, he turned around to see the orange demon, who was absolutely coated in blood and soot. And to some extent frosting. Fatch raised a non existing eyebrow at this and hissed a bit.

" Why did you do all this? "

Septimus smirked, as if the answer weren't obvious.

" To get your attention of course. "

The white alicorn stepped back a bit upon hearing this, concern actually beginning to hit him. He didn't feel often...

" What...? "

Suddenly the demon launched himself at the boy, sending them both to the ground. Fatch, having the ridiculous reflexes that he did, reacted by biting him with his insanely large fangs. Septimus hissed, flapping into the air. He was about finish him off when he heard voices. The demon grinned. He wouldn't mind finishing Fatch off here and now, but this seemed like more fun. Immediately the demon flew off into the forest, leaving Fatch there to get back on his feet.

" ... Why did he just...? "

He didn't have time to finish that thought, as the girls made it to his side. And were they EVER horrified at what they saw.

Hurray for cliffhangers! Btw, I have the pictures up now, so check them out when you've got the chance.

... Review please...?