>Dead silence
>The apple trees all around you lack any signs of life, a clear sign that October is in full swing
>Gauging the atmosphere, you read a solid ‘SPOOKY!’
>So why was nothing spooky occurring?
>Applejack promised a very scary time out in the west orchard
>Quite frankly, you wanted your money back
>A snapping branch is your last warning until-
>”Ahm’ a Lion Anon!”
“Oh sweet Jesus!”
>Nearly jumping out of your shoes, Applejack leaps from a tree in full lion face paint and gown, hidden by the darkness, her matter-of-fact warcry catching you completely unawares.
>Landing center-mass, Applelion brings you to the ground in a tumble
>Now on your back, Applelion looks down at your face with a slight tilt, eyebrow raised
>”Jesus? Awful silly way ta’ say Celestia”
“It’s a… nevermind”
>The surprise attacker continues her spooky assault, tapping you on each cheek with the faux lion paws
“This isn’t very spooky Applejack”
>The attacker doesn’t let up, her taps hitting you on the forehead now
“Fear the Applelion, be thankful these don’t got the sharp bits!”
>Lifting your hands from the side, you gently side ‘Applelion’ off you, despite her best efforts to remain on top
>”Hey now!”
>Standing up, you dust off your britches and glace about
“Surely that wasn’t it? Just a lion attack, aren’t you the scare master of Ponyville?”
>“I’d argue that title more ta Fluttershy”
>Applejack coughs lightly into her hoof, nervously chuckling
>Spookiest assault? Nah
>Most adorable? Yah