Hello again, and here is chapter 16, the final chapter for Tartarus Kitchen, enjoy.

Recap: Previously on Tartarus Kitchen, the final four chefs did a budget challenge, and it was Vinyl who won, and she picked Fluttershy to join her on the reward, in the service, the chefs took turns into being sous chefs, the four chefs decided who deserved to be in final three the most, and picked Applejack and Pinkie Pie, leaving Vinyl and Fluttershy at risk, and in the end, it was Vinyl who was eliminated.

Three chefs remain in the grand finale, Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy, in the end, one of them will win Tartarus kitchen, who will it be.


3 chefs remaining.


Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy, got dressed, and put on their black jackets after waking up early in the morning, and they walked down a long hall, on the way they found pictures of the former chefs who left tartarus kitchen, along with their rank, and jacket they recently had before elimination.

First was Sandalwood.

18th place: Sandalwood.

It showed a picture of him, and it showed his red jacket hung up.

" He did a great job on the signature dish, but just couldn't handle the dinner service", said Applejack.

They then showed the next picture, and blue jacket hung up, of Bulk.

17th place: Bulk Biceps.

" Okay, he wasn't really that great to be honest, failing on the same station twice in a row, even with a bit of a help in the second service he still failed", said Applejack.

They then looked at the third picture, showing a chef, with a red jacket hung, Flash Sentry.

16th place: Flash Sentry.

" Best signature dish, but he let that get the better of him and plummeted down to where he ranks now, only outlasting two chefs", said Pinkie Pie.

" He let his pride get the better of him", said Fluttershy.

" Not as much as she did", said Applejack, pointing at the next picture showing another red jacket.

15th place: Trixie Lulamoon.

" She was kicked out during service, I felt sorry for her", said Fluttershy.

" She wasn't really going to last that long anyway", said Applejack.

They then approached the fifth picture, showing one of their best friends, with her blue jacket hung.

14th place: Rarity.

" Aw, it was a real shame Rarity left, I was expecting all of us to make the final 7", said Pinkie Pie.

" Even if we did make the final 7, only six of us will be wearing black jackets, so we knew at least one of us wouldn't be lucky to get one", said Applejack.

They then approached their next best friends picture, showing her blue jacket hung.

13th place: Twilight Sparkle.

" I feel so bad now, I competed in the cook for your life challenge against her that day, and won, while she was eliminated", said Fluttershy.

They then approached the 7th picture with the next chef, showing her blue jacket hung.

12th place: Maud Pie.

" Aww, it was sad my sister left, she did an amazing job too", said Pinkie Pie.

" I guess if you go further and further into the game, you'll likely get more into the pressure that it might cause you to make a mistake, for us to get this far was to overcome the pressure as much as we can, we did make mistakes ourselves, but we held on and never gave up", said Applejack.

They then approached the next picture, showing a blue jacket hung.

11th place: Wallflower Blush.

" Now she definitely gave up, just because she completed the five primary stations before us, doesn't make her a better chef than us, there were still things she had to do to prove herself worthy, and she blew it", said Applejack.

They then approached the 9th picture, showing a blue jacket hung underneath.

10th place: Sunset Shimmer.

" That one was a shame for her, eliminated for failing a service on the Grand Galloping Gala, shame", said Applejack.

" That was during the night you were given your black jacket, wasn't it Applejack", said Pinkie Pie.

" Yeah, I was surprised that night when I was given the black jacket, I knew I was going to get one, but I never expected it to be so early", said Applejack.

They then approached the 10th picture, showing a blue jacket hung underneath.

9th place: Zephyr Breeze.

" I'm still surprised you're brother made it that far", said Applejack.

" So was I, I thought he was going to be the first one gone after that embarrassing performance on his signature dish, but he did good in a way, I still think he's annoying", said Fluttershy.

They then approached the next picture with a red jacket hanging underneath.

8th place: Big Macintosh.

" It's a shame about your brother, he did an amazing job as well making it far enough", said Pinkie Pie.

" And he was the last of our siblings to leave, after Zephyr and after Maud", said Applejack.

They then approached the 12th picture of the next chef eliminated, with his red jacket hung underneath.

7th place: Micro Chips.

" And he was the last chef who failed to get a black jacket, while we, along with Derpy, Rainbow and Dj did", said Pinkie Pie.

" I thought I was going to get eliminated, I felt so bad, I was up against him in that final task and won, which eliminated him", said Fluttershy.

" Don't be, what happened was said and done, even if he won that challenge, he probably wouldn't have been in the final 3 anyway", said Applejack.

They then approached the picture of the first of the three chefs who won a black jacket but failed to make the top three.

6th place: Derpy/Ditzy/Muffins.

" She was an brilliant competitor who deserved to be in the final three as much as the three of did", said Fluttershy.

They then approached the picture of the second black jacket chef who failed to make the final three.

5th place: Rainbow Dash.

" I know this was a few nights ago, but I didn't like that cruise service", said Fluttershy.

" Yeah, that Chef Puff Pastry, even though I had a bit of flaws with her during that time in the cruise last year, Rainbow Dash really pulled a crazy move", said Pinkie Pie.

" It was dumbest stunt yet that got her disqualified, I may not like Chef Pastry, but Rainbow Dash crossed the line when she assaulted her", said Applejack.

They then approached the final picture of the black jacket chef who was eliminated last night.

4th place: Vinyl Scratch (DJPON3).

" She also deserved to be here, I'm surprised she quit, it would've been me gone if otherwise", said Fluttershy.

" And that makes her the 15 competitor out of the challenge, and to think, weeks ago, there was all 18 of us were together in Tartarus Kitchen, and now it's just us three left", said Applejack.

" And tonight one of us is going to win", said Pinkie Pie.

" Well, good luck guys", said Fluttershy.

" And may the best chef win", said Applejack.


Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie stood in front of an audience as Ramsay presented them.

" Well chefs, this is your final challenge, before we do the final service tonight, the final tasting challenge, you'll have 3 hours to present five amazing dishes, one soup, one salad, a risotto, a main course, and a dessert, me and a very special guest judge will rank your dishes out of ten each, so you'll get up to a score of 20 in each course and a score of 100 in total, in the end, the chef with the lowest score is out, and the top two chefs will compete in the final service that'll decide who wins Tartarus kitchen, in addition, the chef with the highest score will get a slight advantage", said Ramsay.

" And remember, it's these dishes you make that could give you the victory in this competition, as they will be used in your menus, you have three hours, starting now", said Ramsay.

Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie then gathered their ingredients, and began making their dishes.

First was the soup, and while it was heating up, they made the salad, and then afterwards they kept it refrigerated, and began making the desserts, and after refrigerating that as well, they worked on the main course, while while it was cooking, they worked on the risotto.

The time was up, and all five dishes were made from each chef.

The special judge arrived and with Ramsay they both tasted the chefs dishes, and ranked each one.

Soup.

Applejack: French Onion Soup = 9/10 judge + 8/10 Ramsay = 17/20 total.

Pinkie Pie: Pumpkin Soup = 8/10 judge + 8/10 Ramsay = 16/20 total.

Fluttershy: Vegetable Soup = 8/10 judge + 7/10 Ramsay = 15/20 total.

Salad.

Applejack: Pasta Salad = 7/10 judge + 7/10 Ramsay = 14/20 total.

Pinkie Pie: Potato Salad = 8/10 judge + 7/10 Ramsay = 15/20 total.

Fluttershy: Caesar Salad = 9/10 judge + 8/10 Ramsay = 17/20 total.

After two courses.

Applejack: 31/40

Fluttershy: 32/40

Pinkie Pie: 31/40

Risotto.

Applejack: Mushroom Risotto = 9/10 judge + 8/10 Ramsay = 17/20 total.

Pinkie Pie: Pumpkin Risotto = 8/10 judge + 8/10 Ramsay = 16/20 total.

Fluttershy: Carrot Risotto = 8/10 judge + 8/10 Ramsay = 16/20 total.

After three courses.

Applejack: 48/60.

Fluttershy: 48/60.

Pinkie Pie: 47/60.

Main Course.

Applejack: Country Fried Chicken = 8/10 judge + 8/10 Ramsay = 16/20 total.

Pinkie Pie: Steak Dianne = 8/10 judge + 9/10 Ramsay = 17/20 total.

Fluttershy: Fried Fish = 8/10 judge + 8/10 Ramsay = 16/20 total.

After four courses.

Applejack: 64/80.

Fluttershy: 64/80.

Pinkie Pie: 64/80.

It was now the final course that would decide who goes through, and who doesn't.

Dessert.

Applejack: Apple Crumble = 8/10 judge + 9/10 Ramsay = 17/20 total.

Pinkie Pie: Strawberry Tarts = 8/10 judge + 8/10 Ramsay = 16/20 total.

Fluttershy: Butterscotch Souffle = 8/10 judge + 7/10 Ramsay = 15/20 total.

Final score.

Applejack: 81/100

Fluttershy: 79/100

Pinkie Pie: 80/100

" Congratulations Applejack and Pinkie Pie, you two will be taking on the final service that decides who wins, which means Fluttershy, you have been eliminated, but congratulations on making it this far", said Ramsay.

Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy then made their way back to the dorms.

Fluttershy's final comment, " It's a shame I lost, but I won't let that get me down, I've had many defeats before today, but I've done better in some events, and worse in others, and there were times where I had my share of victory, and I feel proud of myself for making the top three, an accomplishment I feel like I deserved".


Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie returned to the dorm to see so many familiar faces.

" SURPRISE", they all shouted, surprising them.

There they were, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Twilight, Sunset, Maud, Big Mac, Zephyr, Derpy and Vinyl, ready to celebrate their victory.

" Congratulations you two, you both have earned it making it this far to the end", said Rarity.

" And Congratulations to you as well Fluttershy, you've made it further in the competition than many of us ever could, you deserve a spot in the top three", said Derpy.

" So you guys are here to be the brigades in the final service, including Fluttershy of course", said Applejack.

" But wait, why are Rarity and Twilight in the brigade, they didn't make the top 12, and where are Micro Chips and Wallflower", said Fluttershy.

" Those two were unable to attend the final service, so Ramsay called for the two chefs who the closest to making the top twelve to take their places, which were of course Rarity and I", said Twilight.

It was then they saw Ramsay arrive.

" Okay Applejack, Pinkie Pie, in a few hours we'll begin our final service that will decide which one of you will win the competition, in the service you will pose as head chefs, and you'll have five chefs as your brigade, Applejack, as you have won the final tasting challenge, you get first pick on who you want on your team, who do you chose", said Ramsay.

" I choose Big Mac", said Applejack.

" Pinkie Pie, who do you pick", said Ramsay.

" Maud", said Pinkie Pie.

Soon the two chefs took it in turns picking their chefs to join them.

" Fluttershy", said Applejack.

" Vinyl", said Pinkie Pie.

" Sunset", said Applejack.

" Rainbow Dash", said Pinkie Pie.

Soon that only left four chefs, Derpy, Rarity, Twilight and Zephyr.

" I choose Twilight", said Applejack.

Twilight joined Applejack, and only Derpy, Rarity and Zephyr remained.

" I pick Rarity", said Pinkie Pie.

" Thank you darling", said Rarity, joining Pinkie Pie.

That only leaves Derpy and Zephyr.

" I pick Derpy", said Applejack.

Derpy joined Applejack, while Zephyr being the only one left joined Pinkie Pie's team.

Applejack's team: Big Mac, Fluttershy, Sunset, Twilight, Derpy.

Pinkie Pie's team: Maud, Vinyl, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Zephyr.

" Well the final service will begin so you all might want to start organizing yourselves, best of luck to both of you, and may the best chef win", said Ramsay.


It was now time for the final service, the two kitchens began preparing themselves for the service that'll decide who wins Tartarus kitchen.

Applejack and Pinkie Pie are the head chefs.

In the red kitchen is Pinkie Pie as head chef, and she has Vinyl on Appetizers, Rainbow Dash on Meat, Zephyr on Fish, Rarity on Garnish and Maud on Desserts.

In the blue kitchen is Applejack as head chef, and she has Twilight on Appetizers, Big Mac on meat, Sunset on Fish, Fluttershy on Garnish and Derpy on Desserts.

Meanwhile Ramsay stood in the middle observing everything from both kitchens.

" Jacques Pierre, for the final time, open up Tartarus Kitchen", said Ramsay.

7:00 PM, familiar customers began arriving, once everyone was seated, orders were filled, and Applejack and Pinkie read each ticket to their kitchen.

20 minutes later.

" Hey Twi, can you hurry up on the risotto, the customer is waiting and he's the only one on his table without an entree", said Applejack.

" It's nearly done chef", said Twilight.

" Thanks", said Applejack.

Another 20 minutes went by and it was now 7:40.

" Hey Rarity, it's nice you're doing well, but you did forget to put in the eggs for the potato salad", said Pinkie Pie.

" Sorry darling, it won't happen again", said Rarity.

" Well done the both of you, 40 minutes into service and you are both going really well", said Ramsay.

5 minutes later.

" Uh Rainbow, could you put this back in the pan, it's under cooked and it needs to in a little longer", said Pinkie Pie.

" Sorry Pinkie, didn't see it", said Rainbow Dash.

Half an hour went by and it's now 8:15 PM, it's been an hour and 15 minutes into dinner service.

" Hey Vinyl, the soup tastes a little bland, a little seasoning please", said Pinkie Pie.

Vinyl gave Pinkie Pie the thumbs up before adding a little salt to the pumpkin soup and began stirring it.

15 minutes went by, and service was half done.

" Hey Maud, how are the tarts going", said Pinkie Pie.

" Amazing Pinkie", said Maud.

" What about the cream, are you adding enough cream on the top", said Pinkie Pie.

" I don't know, is this enough", said Maud, showing Pinkie Pie the tarts.

" Hmm, maybe a bit more cream should do it", said Pinkie Pie.

" But wouldn't that be too much cream", said Maud.

" There's never too much cream", said Pinkie Pie.

" Technically there is Pinkie, but you do have a point, Maud, you should add a little more cream", said Ramsay after looking inside the fridge.

Another 20 minutes went by.

" Hey Rarity can you hurry up on the carrots", said Pinkie Pie.

" Of course darling, sorry for the hold up", said Rarity.

Another 25 minutes went by, and it was now 9:20 PM, only 40 minutes remained till the end of dinner service.

" Sunset, the Sea Bass in raw in the middle, put it back in the pan please", said Applejack.

" Sorry Applejack", said Sunset.

Another half hour went by, and only 10 minutes remained.

" Hey Derpy, how well are you on the Apple Crumble", said Applejack.

" Great, I'm just finishing up the custard, and I'll be able to get these served up", said Derpy.

" Well done, they look delicious", said Applejack.

Another ten minutes went by, and service has ended.

" Well, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, you may both head back to your dorms while I will be in my office making my decision, and believe me, it's going to be a tough one", said Ramsay.


The phone rang and Applejack answered it.

" Hello", said Applejack.

" Hey Applejack, it's me, bring Pinkie Pie over to my office, Jacques will guide you, my decision has been made", said Ramsay.

" Okay", said Applejack.

And so, she and Pinkie Pie left the dorms for the final time, and made their way to Ramsay's office.

When they got in through a secret door, they lined up and faced Ramsay who was sitting on his desk.

" So, after 4 weeks it has come to this, in the beginning of the month there was 18 of you, at the end there's only you two remaining, Applejack, you have shown great teamwork in both teams, in fact, it even got you the black jacket earlier, meanwhile Pinkie Pie, you have been amazing as well, and you were also the only chef who has never been nominated in this season, while the other 17 chefs have been nominated at least once, both of you deserve this victory", said Ramsay.

He then pointed at the two glass doors next to them.

" One of those two doors will open, the other doesn't, Applejack stand in front of the left, Pinkie Pie stand in front of the right", said Ramsay.

The two chefs stood in front of their doors, and each placed a hand above the handles.

" On a count of three, turn the handle...

One...

...

..Two...

..

.. Three", said Ramsay.

The two chefs twisted the handles.

And the crowed cheered as they watched Pinkie Pie step through.

Applejack sighed defeatedly, knowing she lost.

" Well done Applejack for making it this far, but sadly neither you or Fluttershy was any match for Pinkie, but I congratulate you for at least being the runner-up", said Ramsay.

" Thanks", said Applejack.

Applejack's final comment, " It's funny, over the last four weeks I have outlasted 16 other chefs, earned my black jacket way early, and was considered the most valuable teammate in both teams, I honestly thought I was going to win, but congratulations to Pinkie for winning, she earned it the most".

Ramsay then gathered Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy and told the three to line up, he then presented three medals to the three chefs, a bronze medal for Fluttershy, a silver medal for Applejack and a gold medal for Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie Pie's final comment, " It's amazing that I won, I'm glad that I did so, and I like to thank everyone, for not nominating me for elimination, and for choosing me as a valuable teammate, and for choosing me as the winner, as for the mentioned position as executive chef for the new restaurant in Manehattan, I'm afraid I'm going to have to turn it down, it's just too much responsibility for me to handle, and it'll mean leaving Canterlot city, but thank's for the offer".

As the audience were cheering for Pinkie Pie's victory, two men then hung a picture of Pinkie Pie on the wall in the hall of fame for all winning chefs in Tartarus kitchen.

Ramsay's final comment, " All three of our finalists have shown great effort today, both Fluttershy and Applejack earned their spot in the top three, and were as much deserving of winning the competition, but it was Pinkie Pie who has shown to most amount of effort and passion to win this competition, and that's another one done, and I'm going take a f*cking load off".

3rd place: Fluttershy.

2nd place: Applejack.

1st place: Pinkie Pie.

THE END.


And that's it, the competition is over, and Pinkie Pie is the Tartarus Kitchen Champion, another story finished, I hope you enjoyed it, and until next time, that's all for now.