Hi! Hyena King here! This chapter is pretty self-explanatory, so there's no need for an introduction. So, without further ado, here's chapter 6!

At the outskirts of Appaloosa, the ponies who had not been kidnapped readied themselves to go into the desert. Applejack tightened a pack on Rarity, to the unicorn's discomfort. "Gently, please." she said with a pout. "Sorry Rarity," replied Applejack, "But are friends are out there, and we need to be ready for a long hike out in Buffalo territory if we're gonna save them."

Lightning joined the pair, now wearing a ten gallon hat and a cowboy vest. "And we will save them, even if it kills us!" he said, raring for action. "Let's go!" Applejack responded to him, then they and the rest of the ponies (Braburn included.) sallied forth into the desert.

They only made it a couple of feet before skidding to a halt in front of Spike, Pinkie, Rainbow and Thunder. "Hey guys." Pinkie said in her cheery voice. "Pinkie!" Fluttershy cried before tackling her. "We're so glad your safe!" Everypony else went forward to welcome their friends back.

Lightning went to Thunder, laughing out loud. "Thunder! I can't believe it! You actually did...What the hay?" Lightning took a closer look at his brother. Thunder was wearing a headband with an eagle feather on it. Before Lightning could ask what was this about, Twilight spoke up. "How,d you escape the buffalo?"

"We didn't." Pinkie said, then indicated a rock. From behind it came Strongheart, causing the ponies to gasp. "We promised the buffalo a chance to talk" Rainbow explained. "Yeah, about what." Applejack asked suspiciously. As they talked Lightning looked over Thunder again.

"Um...What exactly are you wearing?" Lightning finally asked. "This is the traditional head-wear of the buffalo." Thunder explained. "OK, but why are you wearing it?" "Because I have sworn on my honor as a hero of Equestria that I would help them."

Lightning gawked at him for a second. Then, "You're helping these guys? They kidnapped Spike and Bloomburg!"

"They took Spike by mistake and, I,m sorry to break this to you, but Bloomburg's a tree.

Lightning gasped. "I can't believe my own brother would say such a thing." "Look, the point is," Thunder replied," Is that Bloomburg would have helped in hurting the buffalo. They can't run through their traditional stampeding grounds because of the apple orchard."

Lightning's face flashed in anger. "Well, that's too dang bad! The settler ponies can't feed themselves without the orchard and that's the only fertile land out here so," He gestured towards the rest of the place. "They can stampede somewhere else!"

"They've been here longer then the settler ponies! The apple orchard will be moved!"

"It's gonna stay!"

"Move!"

"Stay!"

"Move!"

"Stay!"

"Move"

"ah, move this!" With that, Lightning mule-kicked his brother into the dirt. Thunder snarled and tackled Lightning. They disappeared into a dust cloud as they wrestled, the sounds of their fighting almost drowning out the rest of the ponies.

"Hey, I,'ve got an idea!" Pinkie said as she jumped into the air, crashing into the dirt. This earned the attention of all the ponies. Even Thunder and Lightning stopped their fighting and looked at her.

Later, The ponies and the buffalo were standing in front of a stage, wondering what was going to happen. As the music started up, Pinkie emerged from a clam onstage and began to sing.

(One musical number I like, but don't have time to put down on this story later.)

Everypony was silent as they processed the horrible musical number they just witnessed. The only one who applauded the performance was Spike, who was playing the piano at that time.

"It seems that Sheriff Silverstar and I have come to an agreement." the Chief said after a brief silence. "We have." The sheriff replied. Everypony leaned forward with hopeful faces about what they were about to hear. "That was the worst performance we,ve ever seen." the Chief said finally. Pinkie and Spike became depressed at this.

"The time for action is upon us!" The chief continued. "Our stampede begins at high noon tomorrow. And if the orchard is still there, we'll flatten it! and the whole town!" Everypony gasped at this proclamation. "But chief!" said Strongheart, running up to the chief.

"And we Appaloosans say that you,d better bring your best!" The Sheriff replied, "Cause we'll be ready and waiting!" "But sheriff!" Braburn said. Before either could make their case, however, The buffalo and the cowponies went back to their respective areas to prepare themselves.

Lightning, who had been watching all this, was suddenly grabbed by Thunder. "Look, you want peace as much as I do, right?" Lightning nodded at this. "Then let's call a truce. and follow me. I have an idea."

With that, Thunder took off towards the outskirts of town, Lightning trailing behind.

There you go. What's Thunder planning, you may ask? Well, you'll have to read on and find out! R&R please!