AUTHOR'S NOTES: Here it is, my first My Little Pony story! I'm proud of it, kind of. I couldn't find enough specific info on the movie to write this story like I wanted to. I just wrote it based on the info I could find. I don't think I got everything right, but hey, no big deal. By the way, Lickedy-Split is Baby Lickedy-Split (from "My Little Pony: The Movie"), but they didn't refer to her as "Baby" much in the movie, so I'm not going to either. I have faith in this story; I think it'll go far. I hope it's not too long, hehe. That's all, so, ENJOY! And REVIEW FOR ME!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own nor am I affiliated in any way with My Little Pony™ or Hasbro®.
SUMMARY: Baby Lickedy-Split is stolen by the evil witch Hydia's offspring Reeka and Draggle. Why? Because they're just plain evil. But Hydia can't expect the ponies not to come after Lickedy-Split. The Pegasi Wind Whistler and North Star round up their pony gang and recruit the help of Megan, her little sister Molly, and her brother Danny, to help rescue Lickedy-Split. But they'll have to travel all the way to the Black Mountains. Can the ponies rescue Baby Lickedy-Spit, or will Hydia and her daughters have their way with her?
Chapter One: Unicorn Stolen
It was a lovely morning as the ponies of Dream Valley awoke to an iridescent sunrise. Lickedy-Split, being the most energetic pony that most Dream Valley dwellers knew, was the first pony awake, getting dressed and preparing for her daily activities. Wanting to show off her new ballet outfit for the Baby Bonnet School of Dance, Lickedy-Split stepped out of her room, picking up her feet high so as to flaunt her turquoise ballet shoes.
"Must you always parade yourself throughout Dream Valley?"
"I'm not parading myself Buttons, I'm parading my outfit."
"Lickedy-Split, that's not the point. Showing off isn't looked highly upon, especially not by us ponies."
"Well, Buttons, I don't care. Remember the last time I let you get to me?"
"Yes, Lickedy-Split, I do. And I don't want to."
"Neither do I. Well, I've got more parading to do." And with that, Lickedy-Split was gone.
Trotting with her head held high, Lickedy-Split traipsed through Dream Valley, her light pink hair flowing sweetly in the soft morning breeze. Not really looking where she was going, Lickedy-Split ran right into Spike in front of the Baby Bonnet School of Dance. All the ponies who had early morning classes came outside to see what had made the noise. Rubbing his head, Spike got to his feet and steadied himself. Lickedy-Split glared at Spike with a less-than-pleasant look in her eyes.
"Well, Spike, I'm waiting."
"Waiting for what, Lickedy-Split?"
"Waiting for your apology, of course! You ran right into me, on purpose!"
"I did not, and you know it."
"Yes you did! Well, I suppose it wasn't all your fault, but hey! You could say you're sorry."
"I'm sorry for bumping into you, Lickedy-Split. Are you happy now?"
"Yes, very, thank you Spike. Now out of my way, I have much more flaunting to do and very little time." And Lickedy-Split was gone again.
After walking for a short while longer, Lickedy-Split came to the familiar cliff with the familiar waterfall. Knowing what could happen if she went any further, she turned and headed in the direction she came from. When she turned, however, she came face to face with the evil witch Hydia's two daughters, Reeka and Draggle. Looking shabby and menacing, Reeka and Draggle approached Lickedy-Split slowly and cautiously. Without warning, when Draggle and Reeka got comfortable with what they were about to do, they threw a large net over Lickedy-Split, trapping her. Lifting the net, they dragged Lickedy-Split up the Black Mountains and to their home in the Volcano of Gloom.
All the brightness and beauty of Dream Valley faded away as Reeka and Draggle with the captured Lickedy-Split came closer to the Volcano of Gloom. Higher and higher they climbed, through the Black Mountains and closer and closer to the Volcano. Upon entering the Volcano, Hydia cackled her evil, pleased cackle as Reeka and Draggle set Lickedy-Split down on the floor, Lickedy-Split's light pink mane and violet coat tangling slightly. Pointing to a cage in the corner, Hydia silently ordered Reeka and Draggle to place Lickedy-Split there.
IN THE VOLCANO OF GLOOM
"I see the two of you aren't completely worthless," Hydia exclaimed contentedly as she watched her daughters enter the room with Lickedy-Split in the net.
"Now that's not fair. We brought the little pony for you, what more do you want?" Draggle whined.
"Would you shut up?" Hydia hissed.
"Sorry, momma," Draggle apologized.
"What did you call me?" Hydia hissed again, angrier this time.
"Um, I'm sorry, Hydia. I-I didn't mean to call you momma," Draggle corrected.
"That's better. Now that I have that little pony, I'll be victorious in destroying Ponyland." A hideous cackle followed her sentence.
"What makes you so sure?" Reeka said skeptically, raising an eyebrow.
"Because I said so! Don't question your mother."
"So, are we evil enough now, Hydia?" Draggle asked eagerly.
"Yeah, we want to be really wicked!" Reeka moaned.
"Ugh, get out of here!"
"But, Hydia!" Draggle and Reeka whined together.
"OUT!" Hydia shouted, and her two daughters left the room in a trot.
"You, my furry little friend, are going to help me get rid of you and your despicable ponies for good!" Hydia screeched.
BACK TO DREAM VALLEY
It was late afternoon and no one had heard a peep from Lickedy-Split. The ponies of Dream Valley knew Lickedy-Split well enough to know that she wasn't normally quiet. Buttons, just a little to herself, felt responsible again for Lickedy-Split's absence. As soon as she noticed she hadn't seen a sign of Lickedy-Split since the early morning, she went straight to Wind Whistler and North Star. The two Pegasi, as soon as they heard the story, put the blame on Buttons as well.
"You scared Lickedy-Split off again?" Wind Whistler said angrily.
"No! Well...all I said was that she shows off too much...sometimes."
"Buttons!" North Star yelled.
"I'm sorry! I know Lickedy-Split is sensitive, but she gets on my nerves sometimes. I'm not going to be mean to her anymore, though, I promise. Just, help! We've got to find her."
"Calm down Buttons, we will. Wind Whistler, we need a search party. Get together every pony you can in Dream Valley. Buttons, you're coming with us. Get Spike too, we could use his help as well."
With this, Wind Whistler took off into the sky to collect the ponies in Dream Valley. She flew over every inch of the pony's home, calling to Sweet Stuff, Fizzy, Gusty, Shady, and Magic Star. All the ponies got the message and followed behind Wind Whistler, in the air and on the ground. When the search party had been assembled, Wind Whistler informed them of their situation and gave them all designated areas of Ponyland to look. Sweet Stuff and Fizzy would explore Flutter Valley, Gusty, Shady, and Magic Star were responsible for the Mushromp (where the Moochick lives), and Buttons, Wind Whistler, and North Star had the most frightening area of all; the Black Mountains.
Agreeing to their designating locations, the ponies took off in all directions. Wind Whistler and North Star took to the sky, but Buttons had to walk underneath them. It became quite difficult for Buttons at certain points along the mountain, and Wind Whistler and North Star seemed to be doing this on purpose and making no effort to stop. Drawing near the Volcano of Gloom, Wind Whistler and North Star decided to get an aerial view. Gasping at the image they saw of Baby Lickedy-Split in a cage in the witch's brewing room, Wind Whistler and North Star descended near Buttons.
"Buttons, that witch has Lickedy-Split!"
"You mean the witch who sent the Smooze?" Buttons asked uneasily.
"And it's all your fault...again!" Wind Whistler shouted.
"How does it feel to be yelled at yourself for once, Buttons?" North Star said stridently.
"Okay, okay, point taken. Now how to we save Lickedy-Split?"
"Well, I know we'll need Megan's help," North Star said.
"North Star's right. She and I will fetch Megan, Molly, and Danny. You...you. Hmmm...North Star, what shall we do with Buttons? I don't think she should find a way into the Volcano herself; that's too risky."
"True. But, we need someone to keep watch over Dream Valley. Buttons, go back and alert every pony in Dream Valley of our situation, and keep guard over it. We'll be back soon."
"Okay, North Star." And Buttons was gone.
Wind Whistler and North Star immediately flew in the direction of Megan's home. Upon their arrival, Megan was surprised but happy to see the two ponies again, giving them a jovial welcome. Danny and Molly appeared in their doorway not even thirty seconds later, also very happy to see the Pegasi. Molly and Danny didn't notice the serious and somber look in the ponies' gleaming eyes, but Megan did.
"It's wonderful to see you two again. Is everything okay in Dream Valley?"
"Actually Megan...that's why we're here. Lickedy-Split is in trouble, and we need your help. We'll be facing the witches again, and I don't think we can do that on our own," Wind Whistler said with difficulty.
"Oh how awful! Of course I'll help, Wind Whistler."
"Ahem!" Molly said, motioning to herself and Danny.
"Oh no, you two are not coming. You risked your lives once, and that's not happening again."
"But Megan, we can help! We want to help! Don't make us stay here." Molly and Danny then both gave her their saddest puppy dog eyes.
"Oh okay. I suppose you could be useful."
"All right you three, hop on. We need to get to Dream Valley as soon as possible."
So Megan mounted Wind Whistler, and Danny and Molly lifted themselves onto North Star. When everyone was in place, the two Pegasi gave one sweep of their strong wings and soared into the setting sun, in the direction of Dream Valley. On their journey, Megan asked Wind Whistler what the trouble was with Lickedy-Split, and she explained about Lickedy-Split being kidnapped by the witch's daughters.
Arriving in Dream Valley, the sun had set and the ponies were settling into their beds. Not wanting to leave Lickedy-Split in the Volcano of Gloom any longer, yet not wanting to miss their beauty sleep either, the search party decided to start their travel toward the Black Mountains and rest on the way there. So Wind Whistler, North Star, Fizzy, Shady, Sweet Stuff, Magic Star, Gusty, Buttons, and Spike, along with Megan and her siblings, made their way toward the Volcano of Gloom.
INSIDE THE VOLCANO OF GLOOM
"You know, Hydia, the little pony's friends are gonna come after her," Draggle said.
"That, my dear, I am prepared for. You and Reeka are to bring me fresh ingredients for me to make my Smooze. I'll run a new batch down the Volcano and stop those little monstrosities from ever reaching here. With any luck, the Smooze will flow all the way to Dream Valley and cover it again, and the rest of Ponyland. I might even pour a little on our small friend over there," Hydia said, pointing at the trapped Lickedy-Split.
"Awww Hydia, do we have to go back to that phlume plant?" Draggle whined.
"Yes! If you were wicked, you'd have no problem with it!"
"But Hydia, the phlume..." Reeka whimpered as she come up to Draggle and her mother.
"You'll get that phlume and the rest of the ingredients, or I'll feed the both of you to Aagh!" Hydia scowled.
"But mom, Aagh won't eat us."
"Not the point! You get that phlume or else! No more excuses, you'll do as I say. Even if you're not wicked by nature, I'll make you do wicked deeds. Now go! Those ponies won't waste time as soon as they notice their little friend is missing."
"But, Hydia!" Draggle and Reeka complained together.
"Enough complaining! GO!" Hydia shoved her daughters out of the room.
BACK TO DREAM VALLEY
The Little Ponies were halfway to the mountains and at the entrance to the Shadow Forest when they decided to rest there until morning. They didn't want to leave Lickedy-Split in the witch's clutches for longer than they had to, but they wouldn't survive their rescue mission if they didn't at least get a good nap. Finding a spot that seemed safe from the harm of the Shadow Forest, the ponies, Megan, Molly, and Danny lay on the grass and rested until the sunrise signified another day.
Deciding to see Megan, Molly, and Danny through their journey one hundred percent safely, Wind Whistler and North Star flew the siblings over Shadow Forest. Buttons, Sweet Stuff, Gusty, Shady, Fizzy, Magic Star, and Spike fought their way through the foliage and violent wood.
"Are you guys okay down there?" Wind Whistler yelled to the grounded ponies.
"We're fine, Wind Whistler!" Shady shouted over sounds of large splinter-looking, flying blocks of wood.
"Just checking!" Wind Whistler shouted back, and they continued.
Exiting the forest, Shady and Gusty gave a great sigh of relief. Wind Whistler and North Star remained airborne as they passed Flutter Valley, eyeing it with vacant expressions and empty emotions. The Flutter Ponies did help them defeat Hydia and her Smooze before, but they'd been reluctant. It took the convincing of one of their own for them to agree to assist the ponies. Sometimes the ponies of Dream Valley thought that the Flutter Ponies felt themselves superior to the regular, Dream Valley ponies. The slight tension was lifted, however, when Flutter Valley faded in the distance.
"I hate that place," Gusty said, an irate look on her face.
"Hate isn't good, Gusty," Shady said to Gusty in a somewhat amusing way.
"Shut up, Shady."
"Look out, ponies! It's the Smooze again!"
The ponies had approached the base of the Black Mountains, and the Smooze was racing down it with rapid pace. Panicking, Buttons beckoned her party to follow her, and they all ran along the advancing Smooze sideways, Wind Whistler and North Star flying with them overhead. Before the ponies got out of range of the Smooze, however, Spike's tail caught a little of the concoction.
"Not again!" Spike moaned as he examined his Smoozed tail.
"Wind Whistler, what'll we do? We can't get up the mountains with that Smooze in the way!"
"There's only one thing to do," Sweet Stuff said, and the conclusion was already forming in all the ponies' minds.
"Not the Flutter Ponies, Sweet Stuff!" Spike said.
"Yes the Flutter Ponies, Spike. There's no other way. Wind Whistler and I will never be able to remove all this Smooze ourselves," North Star said rather gloomily.
"We'll be back. Megan, Molly, and Danny need to stay with us."
With that, Wind Whistler and North Star took off, back toward Flutter Valley. It wasn't going to be a pleasant encounter, but the Flutter Ponies were a necessary asset in getting to Lickedy-Split. It wouldn't be easy, persuading the Flutter Ponies to lend a hand to them again, but they had to try, for the sake of Lickedy-Split.
"Hello Morning Glory," Wind Whistler greeted politely upon reaching Flutter Valley and spotting Morning Glory near the main entrance.
"Oh, hello Wind Whistler, North Star."
"Morning Glory...I'm afraid we need your help once again. I know you're probably not keen to give it, but we had to try. Our friend, Lickedy-Split, has been captured by the evil witch who lives up in the Black Mountains, and we have to save her. But the Smooze is back! We have to get through the Smooze, or we'll never make it over the mountains," Wind Whistler pleaded.
"Oh dear! I, certainly, am ready to assist you in rescuing your friend, but I am not sure about our Queen. I will fetch her, however; I might be able sway her again. Wait here," and Morning Glory disappeared.
"Not that ridiculous Rosedust again," North Star said crossly.
"North Star," Wind Whistler urged.
"I am sorry to hear about your friend," Rosedust said softly as she approached, Morning Glory behind her, "but I am afraid we will not interfere."
"Rosedust, as I said before, we must all help. It's the right thing, and we're they're only hope," Morning Glory advocated.
"I understand they are in trouble, but as you know, we wish only to be left alone."
"Please, Rosedust? We understand that you wish to be left alone, but we're really in need of your help. We need your Flutter Ponies, Rosedust," said Megan.
"Please, Rosedust. If not for them, for your own conscience. If we don't help, we'll be deliberately letting the safety of an innocent pony slip away," Morning Glory implored.
"Very well then. But I assure you, we Flutter Ponies will not be helping again. We've been involved enough."
"Oh thank you, thank you so much!" Wind Whistler exclaimed.
Rosedust assembled the rest of her Flutter Ponies and followed Wind Whistler and North Star, who were leading them to where the Smooze was. They reached the base of the Black Mountains, and the Smooze had hardened. North Star and Wind Whistler looked down near the clear area and located Sweet Stuff, Buttons, Gusty, Shady, Magic Star, Fizzy, and Spike.
"There they are!" North Star shouted.
"Hold on guys, the Flutter Ponies are here to help."
Getting into position around the Smooze and preparing their wings for Utter Flutter, the Flutter Ponies advanced on the Mountains and surrounded the area. Giving the signal, Rosedust ordered her ponies into Utter Flutter. The ponies beat their wings furiously, fighting to eradicate the hardened Smooze. After several minutes, the Smooze gave way and uncovered the Mountains' surface, and it removing the small amount from Spike's tail.
Having done their job, the Flutter Ponies bade goodbye to the Pegasi and returned to Flutter Valley. Descending onto the mountain, Wind Whistler and North Star, along with Megan, Molly and Danny, made their way up the mountain.
"Wait for us!" Shady cried as the party below started up the mountain themselves.
After what seemed like hours of travel, the group reached the peak of the mountain and the Volcano of Gloom. Peaking inside the big room in which Lickedy-Split was captive, they discovered her in a cage, near their end of the room. Wind Whistler saw no sign of the witch or her daughters, so she and North Star crept quietly into the room, Megan, Molly and Danny on their backs. A happy, thankful look came over Lickedy-Split's grungy face when she saw her companions run up to the cage.
"Buttons and the rest of the gang are on their way. We'll get you out of here, Lickedy-Split," Wind Whistler whispered.
"I can use the Rainbow of Light to open the cage, can't I?" Megan inquired.
"I don't know, Megan. Why don't you try it? We've got nothing to lose."
So she did. She dismounted from Wind Whistler and opened the locket around Lickedy-Split's neck. As the Rainbow enveloped the lock, it quivered, and then gave way. Megan threw open the cage and guided Lickedy-Split to the window where the rest of the party stood, Wind Whistler, North Star, Molly and Danny behind them. When they were all together they dashed as fast as they could down the mountain and back toward Dream Valley.
Hydia had returned to the room, and noticed Lickedy-Split gone. She ran to the window that the rescue party had come through and spotted the ponies escaping down the mountain. With a great cry of frustration, she realized she'd been defeated again. As usual, and not wanting to blame herself, she put the blame on her not-evil-enough daughters. She reprimanded them by forcing them to eat ice cream again.
The ponies, Megan, Molly, and Danny returned to Dream Valley to a crowd of cheers and hollering. Everyone was happy they successfully freed Lickedy- Split. Buttons apologized to Lickedy-Split, for every time she'd been mean to her. Wind Whistler and North Star rested temporarily while Megan and her siblings chatted excitedly with the ponies. When the two Pegasi were ready, Megan, Molly and Danny climbed onto their backs, and North Star and Wind Whistler took off into the sunset to take them home.