On the train ride to Ponyville Applejack finally decided it was time to tell Twilight about the dragon fiasco she encountered in Ponyville.
"And they're still there, trapped in that cave?" Twilight asked. She wished she could say she was surprised Trixie would attempt something like that but it was becoming an expected habit.
"So far as I know. Zecora's keepin' an eye on it till we get back." Applejack said.
Twilight sighed and shot Trixie a glare from across the way. Trixie hadn't noticed; she was using her magic to polish her crown, admiring herself in the reflection. Applejack noted the boiling temper raging in Twilight and positioned herself between Twilight and Trixie cutting off her sight of her.
"She's gonna get her just desserts for doing this to you Twi, no pony's gonna let her off the hook this time." Applejack reassured.
"Did somepony say desserts?!" Pinkie Pie asked, popping into the conversation unexpectedly. "I could really go for some cherry chungas right about now."
Twilight sighed angrily and turned away, looking out the window trying to calm herself down. She would have loved nothing more than to see Trixie rotting in the cell she had kept her, but that was so uncharacteristically cruel. She'd never desired something so awful before and she worried that Trixie might have done some actual emotional damage. For once she wanted nothing more than to make the irresponsible decision. She was tired of being the honorable pony; the one who had to make the tough choices. If only her teacher, Princess Celestia were here. She would know just what to say and do in this situtation.
"The best thing I can think to do would be to get back to the library, switch back, and then go check on that 'situation' in the Everfree forest." Twilight said. She looked around at the other ponies on the train hoping they weren't eavesdropping on their conversation. The last thing they needed now was a panic in Ponyville.
By the time the seven friends and Trixie had made it to the Ponyville library spirits were high again. Each pony was delighting in the idea of switching back to their normal bodies. Twilight was especially eager because she knew alicorn magic might be the key to finding the princesses. She went right for the scarf that was hidden on a bookshelf and carefully brought out the gem from inside.
"Alright Trixie, what happens now?" Spike asked.
"Right, about that…." Trixie started. The others looked at her in confusion and anger. "I don't actually know, exactly, how to switch us back." She admitted. She showed no ounce of remorse for her lie, just hesitation at their responses.
"She's joking, right?" Rainbow Dash said, still somehow in denial.
"You lied?" Rarity screamed; although she wasn't surprised.
"No! I just… twisted the truth a little. There is a way to switch us back; I know somepony who can." Trixie said.
"Who?" Twilight demanded.
"Oh yeah, as if I'll just give you the answer just like that? I know you planned to ditch me here while you went on your little quest to find the princesses. I'm not going to let that thing find me alone, unarmed. I had to tell you SOMETHING to get you to take me along. Look, I have something you need and you have something I need. I need protection, and you want a counterspell. I'll take you to see the pony that can help you IF you make me a promise first." Trixie said
"No way!" Rainbow Dash screamed.
"What promise?" Fluttershy asked.
"You have to promise to let me go. When everything is over, I walk away and you ponies never hear from me again. Deal?" Trixie said.
"Yeah like we haven't heard THAT before." Spike said, rolling his eyes.
"Twi you can't seriously be considering this? She's a liar! Who knows if she's even telling the truth about this stranger pony?" Rainbow said.
"Can't trust that pony as far as you can toss 'er." Applejack added.
"This whole mess was her fault in the first place." Rarity said.
"I'm part of this conversation too!" Pinkie Pie said. Soon everypony was talking over each other, all in favor of denying Trixie's deal. Once again Twilight had to be the voice of reason. She knew if Trixie was with them she couldn't cause any more damage. It was a nice idea to leave Trixie behind in Ponyville but if she still had Twilight's magic there would be no guarantee she couldn't escape.
"Deal." Twilight said above the chatter of her friends. They all stopped talking and looked at Twilight in awe.
"But, Twilight…" Spike said concerned.
"But that's only if you make good on your promise to change us back." Twilight said. She would have a lot more confidence if she could be in her own body again.
"Yeah, sure. Whatever. Just so we're clear, you protect me; I'll lead you to this pony, then you let me go free." Trixie clarified.
"Twilight, please reconsider!" Rarity pleaded.
There was silence among the friends for a minute or so. No pony could think of another way to handle this situation; and yet the thought of traveling even a moment more with Trixie was unbearable. Applejack was the first to break the silence.
"Come on girls, Equestria needs us. We aren't gonna let them down, are we?"
"I bet Celestia could think of better punishment for her anyway." Rainbow Dash said.
"I suppose this way we can keep an eye on her." Rarity observed.
"So let's go!" Pinkie Pie said happily heading for the door.
"Actually, there's something we need to take care of here first." Twilight said, turning to her friends. "Seems there was a situation in Ponyville that happened while we were gone, and Trixie might be the only pony who can fix it."
"Oh no…" Fluttershy whimpered; she knew exactly what Twilight was referring to.
Ta da! Worry not everypony I am not on a hiatus, I assure you! I am the director, art editor, sound editor, song writer, actress, producer... blah blah blah of the mini series and that's quite a bit of work load right there XD if it weren't for my actors and some new artists I'm sure I would go mad! hahaha
That being said, just try to be patient with me. Episode two will air THIS SATURDAY so keep your eyes peeled. I promise it will be better than the first, there are more songs, more jokes, great new art... I'm so excited for this one! BUT that does not mean this fan fic will suffer ^^ We're getting so. freaking. close. to a part of the story I have been dying to write ever since the beginning of this story! There's going to be some shocking secrets revealed soon *insert dramatic music* mwhaha!
Looks like the ponies have to put up with Trixie even longer now! Do you think they can do it? ;)