Chapter 6:

CatNap takes CraftyCorn to his room in the Playhouse. "This is where you've been living," asks CraftyCorn.

"Since I can't live in Home Sweet Home anymore," says CatNap.

"It's... nice," says CraftyCorn.

"I'm glad you liked it, because you're going to be here for a long time," says CatNap.

"Um... I don't think that would be appropriate," says CraftyCorn.

"You wouldn't want to stay with the others, would you," asks CatNap, "after all, Hoppy thought you popped all her balls..."

"Wait, I wasn't specific... it was you," says CraftyCorn.

"Only to have you realize they don't care about you like I do," says CatNap, "I love you, CraftyCorn, and I intend to make you mine! We can start a family one day! Our own litter of kittens and foals!"

CraftyCorn tries to run, but CatNap doesn't let her.

...

DogDay tries to sniff for CatNap, but the poppy gas makes it difficult. He keeps nearly falling asleep. "Okay, we're going to need a new plan," says DogDay.

"Maybe he can help," says Hoppy, pointing to FrownyFox.

"Him," asks KickinChicken.

Hoppy walks over to FrownyFox. "Hey, have you seen CatNap," asks Hoppy, "he's kidnapped CraftyCorn!"

"Well, maybe the Nightmare Critters would know," says FrownyFox.

"That's funny, it sounded like you said..." Hoppy gulps. "The Nightmare Critters!"

...

The Smiling Critters were nervous about talking to the Nightmare Critters. "I do not want to do this," says Bubba.

"But it's for CraftyCorn," says KickinChicken.

"Uh... Nightmare Critters," says DogDay.

Nightmare Critters: Yeah, what you know about Nightmare Night, son?

Welcome fillies and gentlecolts, no reason to scream
Your favorite princess is back, she's walkin' up on the scene
She has been stuck on the moon, but that's no reason to fret
She's not a nightmare no more, so buckle down and get set
She's comin' gracin' her subjects, she ain't leavin' no choice
She's gonna blow you all back with her Equestrian voice

So, cover all of your fears and stow away all your fright
The lunar princess is back to bring the nightmares tonight

She's livin' in the past
So, you won't last without the proper care
With a royal farewell and an animate spell
You won't have long to prepare

Now little fillies, this is Nightmare Night
Your ruler Nightmare Moon is back
To come and fill you with fright, so hurry
Now get your goodies and fill up all your bags
And go and leave a candy offerin' for that big old hag
Get runnin', and pray above that she's not comin' back
To come and take away your soul and eat you up for a snack

So run away and go hide
Just keep your head out of sight
The darkness is risin' again
'Cause this is Nightmare Night

She's livin' in the past
So, you won't last without the proper care
With a royal farewell and an animate spell
You won't have long to prepare!

The Smiling Critters were scared...

...

"Thanks for telling us," says DogDay, "those guys aren't that bad."

"Yeah, they're actually pretty cool," says Bubba. The Smiling Critters were on their way to the Playhouse.

To Be Continued