Chapter 8: Bridle Gossip

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The sun shone upon another day in Ponyville as the sky was presently clear of any and all clouds. Because of this, you, Twilight, and Spike decided it would be a perfect time to go out for a stroll which is what you were doing now. As the three of you walked, you recounted the day you had with Rainbow Dash when she took you flying and when you became friends again. Twilight seemed pleased with this as she smiled ear to ear.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm really glad you were able to patch things up with Rainbow Dash, P/N.

You nodded and smiled at that.

(P/N): Same here. I figured it was about time we kissed and made up... minus the kissing part.

You finished with a slight blush, earning a giggle from Twilight and a chuckle from Spike who sat on Twilight's back as usual.

Twilight Sparkle: Speaking of which, just look at what a gorgeous day this is!

She says, referring to the clear sky above.

Spike: Rainbow Dash must have gotten up early for once and cleared all the clouds away.

(P/N): That's a first for her. Usually, it takes her way longer to do that.

Twilight Sparkle: I bet all of Ponyville is going to be out enjoying the sunshine.

You then suddenly stopped when you spotted something peculiar ahead.

(P/N): Uhh, I think you may want to retract that sentence, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Why?

She asked, turning to you and she saw you pointing ahead. She follows to where you were pointing and sees that the normally busy streets of Ponyville were completely empty of ponies which almost made it the equivalent of a ghost town. I say almost because the only ponies you could make out were a few who strangely ducked inside their homes as well as those who quickly pulled young fillies and colts inside as if they were hiding from something or potentially someone. What that something or someone was, you weren't sure as you raised a confused eyebrow.

(P/N): Is... this some strange kind of town wide game of hide and seek I don't know of?

You asked, but only ended up receiving a perplexed shrug from Twilight and Spike as you proceeded further through town.

Spike: Is it some sort of pony holiday?

Twilight Sparkle: Not that I know of.

Spike: Does my breath stink?

He tests this for himself by belching fire into his hand and sniffing it.

(P/N): I don't think something like bad breath would be enough to drive ponies into their homes, little bud.

Twilight Sparkle: I agree. Besides, your breath is not any more stinky than normal, Spike.

Spike: Is it... zombies?!

He surmised in a panicked voice.

(P/N): *sigh* Spike, if it were zombies we would've seen one by now. Plus, zombies don't exist, at least to my knowledge.

Twilight Sparkle: They don't, so it's not very likely.

Spike: Not likely... but possible?

You and Twilight couldn't help but simultaneously facehoof at Spike's irrational fear. Suddenly, a whispered psst from nearby stops you three in your tracks for a second. Turning to where it might have come from, you saw Sugarcube Corner's top door opened and popping her head out a few times was Pinkie Pie who tried urging you into going inside.

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