Five Nights at Equestria Girls

Night 2: Puzzle Pieces and Feelings

Freddy, having split from his friends looking for whatever could help him figure out where he was, now found himself in front of a shop. On the front entrance, above the doorway, was a sign. It read 'Sugarcube Corner.' He got closer, wanting to see inside. Crouching beneath a window, he leaned in for a closer look. Inside, a pink-haired girl was standing by the counter, her back to the window. In her arm was a mixing bowl full of some batter. Still mixing the dough, she turned around. Freddy, not wanting to be seen, darted away from the window.

On a hunch, Pinkie Pie looked out the window. For a moment, she spotted a faint shadow that looked like a bear outside the shop. But just as she saw it, it was gone. Her Pinkie sense was tingling, so she knew that it was something. Knowing that ignoring would most likely be a bad idea, she set the mixing down on the counter. She dusted the flour off her hands and walked out the front door.

"Hello? Is anybody there?" asked Pinkie Pie in a sing-songy fashion.

She looked around, trying to find anything out of the ordinary. But there was nothing. Not even an odd dog was walking out of the old building nearby. She was about to walk back inside when she turned to look at the alleyway near the shop. Looking down the alley, she saw what appeared to be eyes staring back at her. They were white, glowing in the darkness that surrounded them. She blinked, and the eyes disappeared as if they had never been there. Shaking her head, she continued walking back inside the store.

"Hmm, must've been nothing," mumbled Pinkie Pie as she picked up the mixing bowl.

Meanwhile, on the opposite side of town, Bonnie was making his way towards Carousel Boutique. As he turned the corner, he blinded himself, walking towards the fluorescent glow coming from the store. Holding his hand, Bonnie managed to regain some of his eyesight back. With his hand blocking some of the light, he walked closer to the building, staying in what little shadows remained.

Rarity was busy working on her next outfit creation. She had been under increasing pressure from her boss, Ms. Hemline, to make a new outfit. A few years ago, she signed up for an apprenticeship under Ms. Hemline, thinking it would help her to better herself in the fashion industry. Yet, it had been much harder than she anticipated. Struggling to think of anything new, she set her pencil down and took a sip of her tea. Looking out the window, she decided to take a breather. She walked out the front door, sitting on the bench outside.

Bonnie, meanwhile, hid behind the corner of a building as he watched a girl exit the shop. Her hair was a mix of dark purple and blue. Though, in the darkness, it was hard to tell. Wondering who she was, he decided to approach her. With his movements being more natural, he managed to be quiet with his steps. But he accidentally bumped into a nearby trash can.

Rarity heard the sound of the trash can falling, prompting her to look up. Her eyes widened as she spotted a big bluish-purple rabbit in front of her. It was at least 7 feet tall and very clunky. She blinked a few times, unsure of whether or not she saw things. Sure enough, the rabbit was still there. This time, it seemed to have gotten closer to her. That was enough to frighten her, and she ran for the door.

Bonnie stopped moving when he saw Rarity get up and move. Puzzled, he looked at her through the glass windows. His curiosity grew, making him step closer to the shop. This human girl didn't seem like the kids he was used to seeing running around the restaurant. He remained cautious as he decided to act upon his curiosity. He approached the big windows, leaning against the glass.

Acting upon the feeling of someone watching her, Rarity turned around. To her shock, she saw that the animatronic rabbit was now staring at her through the windows of the shop. Her breathing quicken, becoming fast and heavy. She rested a hand over her racing heart, trying to calm herself down. She hoped that whatever that thing was, it would disappear. And soon too, she did have a job to finish as it was. Having a creepy rabbit robot watching her was not on her to-do list. Yet, the thing remained, staring at her with unblinking eyes. His plastic eyes made him seem every creepier than usual. Her panic rose, causing her to hyperventilate. As her breathing quickened, she became dizzy, and black spots appeared in her vision. Gripping the table behind her, she struggled to keep her balance. A few seconds later, her hand fell from the table, her body collapsing to the ground.