Ch.2: Dentist's Recommendations
"Ah, I see," the dentist (a teal Unicorn with a toothbrush and tooth for a Cutie Mark) said when Fluttershy opened her mouth to show him her new incisors. "Those are quite a pair of fangs you got there, Fluttershy. But that can't be natural for a Pony. Where did you get them exactly?"
"Well, remember when Sweet Apple Acres got overrun with vampire fruit bats?" she asked timidly, still lying back in the chair. He nodded in answer. "Well, Twilight tried to use a spell on them that unfortunately affected me as well, and…it turned me into some vampire fruit bat/pony as well which we called FlutterBat."
"I see," the dentist replied with interest, "but she changed you back, correct?"
"Yes," she answered, "but when I saw these fangs in my mouth this morning, I…well, I became worried. What if it's not completely gone? What if I'll become FlutterBat again?"
"Hmm, that does sound disconcerting," he replied with a bit of thought. "Well, I think I might know just the spell for that. Just give me one minute." He then left to find his spell in one of his nearby books. As he looked for it, Fluttershy turned to the window to see a little white kitten sitting there. She then smiled at her before she jumped away and disappeared.
"Ah, here we go," the dentist then said, making her turn to him in time to see him put a book away. He then turned to her. "I just need you to open your mouth for me and lie back. You won't feel a thing." Fluttershy obeyed and closed her eyes as she opened her mouth. A blue-green aura then enveloped the dentist's horn before enveloping her fangs.
"Mm-hm…mm-hm…" A minute later, the aura vanished. "Alright, Fluttershy. We're finished." She then opened his eyes to him.
"So…will I be alright?" she asked hopefully.
"Yes, you're going to be just fine," he answered with a smile. "You're not going to turn into a FlutterBat; the magical influence is not inside of you at all. Your fangs are just a slight side effect."
"Oh, thank you, doctor," she replied with a sigh of relief. "I was so worried there. But…is there anything I should do about it?"
"Well, I can book you for another appointment next month so we can fix them up for you."
"Alright, doctor. Anything else?"
"Only to be sure to brush and floss in case you get any food stuck in them."
"Will do," she answered with a giggling smile.
Meanwhile, the kitten from before has made her way through Ponyville and towards the Everfree Forest. Once deep within the forest, she let out an adorable meow as if to call out to someone. Hearing rustling in the bushes, she turned to see her master Ahuizotl, the number-one archnemesis of Daring Do, emerge from them alongside his four other feline accomplices. She then ran up to the jackal-like monster before rubbing against his ape-like arm.
"Well, Nieva, my pet," he purred as he helped her onto his shoulder, "have you found a way for me to get my revenge on Daring Do?" The kitten then mewed to him what she had learned from Fluttershy and the dentist before leaving in a hurry to find her master. When she was finished, he chuckled evilly.
"Interesting," he said. "So this adorable Pegasus has been infected to become a poney vampiro, has she? Good thing I have been brushing up on my knowledge of their mating rituals." He then took out an aquamarine horseshoe charm and placed it on the front of his collar. Bright blue vapors then enveloped him completely before vanishing again.
Ahuizotl has transformed into an Earth Pony. His coat is the same color as his original body, and his tail and mane are like his original hair but without the band to hold it. His eyes are a golden green, and his Cutie Mark is an orange tiger paw print with claws.
"With this disguise," he purred to his felines, "I can woo this Fluttershy more easily." He then turned to his four large cats. "The four of you remain here and out of sight. Nieva and I will go and look for my new filly friend. If I need you, I will send Nieva to fetch you." Then he with his kitten on his shoulder left the group and headed for Ponyville.