Chapter 2

The Great and Powerful Snips!

Snips was forced to clean the mess he left behind but he didn't really care he was hanging out with his best friend and his new friend Spike,short, purple dragon. They were each making jokes on how they look like the super Mario brothers. They all laughed happily as they picked up the wreck,Snails mostly illuminated the dark while Snips chopped the wood down for easy carrying and Spike burned useless material. After a night with friends Snips was tired and stayed at the Ponyville hotel. Rarity payed for them until they found a home. Snips and Snails had separate rooms all in deluxe sweets. Snips couldn't stop thinking about what he did to Ponyville and to his dear old friend Trixie. He carried around an autographed picture of Trixie and looked at it every night. But tonight was different. He has ruined Trixie's career all in one night. He had to look for her. He walked over to Snails room and knocked.

"Snails,you in there?"Snips heard loud snoring,Snails was known for having the worst snoring ever. Snips ran out to the wreck left in the center of Ponyville. He saw a bright yellow pony with pink hair. Snips ran up to her and asked if she saw a blight blue filly on the way over here. The pony replied saying "Yes...I found her hat lying in the road and gave it back to her...after that she yelled something about going to Canterlot."Snips was shocked. He ran back to the hotel and stood in front of Snails window. He levitated a pebble and threw it at his window. Snails woke up and saw Snips standing outside his window. Snips put his face against the window and mumbled "Trixie's in Canterlot!Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

"Why is it that Celestia is a princess and not a queen?"

"Shut up Snails,we don't want to go to the moon...now,but maybe later...Oh yeah,Were going to raise bits to go to Canterlot!"

It was morning and Snips and Snails were as ready as ever to star making Bits!The only problem was that they had no idea what to do. They only came 2 days ago and there only known for wrecking the town. Snips wanted to go ask Spike for local places that were hiring. Snails thought it would be a better idea to start a wood stand where they could sell there chopped wood. Snips ran to Twilight's library and started knocking on the door. Spike opened the door and looked confused "Where's your friend Snails?It's weird not seeing you two together..."Snips ignored the statement.

"Spike,I need a job,OH CAN'T YOU PLEASE HELP US!"Snips started sobbing on Spike's feet.

"Your lucky were friends,ok I heard they were hiring tutors in the schools maybe you could help the young fillies...but you may be...How do I say this nicely...your too much of an idiot for them to hire you!"Snips ignored the last few sentences and ran off saying "Thanks Spike!".After an hour of being lost in a new environment he finally found the school. It was about time for the students to leave,and they all ran out pushing Snips and running him over like a stampede. He was greeted by a pink teacher pony who was very Cheery."I a Ms. Cherilee and May I ask who you are?"

"I'm Snips and I was wondering if I could work as some sort of tutor."

"Aren't you too young to be a tutor?Aren't still in school?" Said Cherilee in Confusion

Snips ignored the mean comments and tried to stay calm. It was like being in high school again. Being in a classroom and being questioned about my height. Snips started mumbling too himself about all the things he wanted to do to his other Classmates back in schools. Cherilee was slowly moving away with fear. Cherilee kept saying sir,sir,sir and finally yelled sir. Snips finally stopped mumbling and Cherilee gave him the job. Snips was overjoyed,he imminently ran to Snails to tell him the great news.

Snips returned to the wreckage and saw a huge line of ponies. Snips was dumbfounded,he knew Snails couldn't bring in all these customers by himself. He was his friend but Snips had his doubts about him. At the front of the line was Snails with about a thousand bits. Snips was in complete awe.

"Snails,How did you get all these bits?"

"Funny story,Ponies wanted to rebuild they're stuff."

At the end of the day they earned enough bits to go to Canterlot. They even had enough money to buy there own house in ponyville. They decided to stay in the hotel and talk about there plan. Snips felt guilty knowing he had to work as a tutor in the school so he didn't want to leave yet. Snips was reading the news and Snails was trying to stay awake. They were on the front page,the article was called "Two Idiots ruined our town!"Snips wasn't offended and kept turning the pages and found a page with a talent show scheduled in 2 weeks. Snips then had a brilliant idea,he turned around to Snails but he felt asleep. Snips still said he's favorite phrase "Are you thinking what I'm thinking" Snails responded in his sleep with "Why is a pizza box round?" Snips giggled and said "No,were going to a...I'll tell you tomorrow..." Spike went into town looking for props for his planned magic show. He had no idea what he should buy. He never knew how Trixie did all her fancy magic. All Snips could do was chop things in half. He thought about cutting Snails in half but how would he put him back together. He sat down under a tree brainstorming what to do and had no idea. He thought of visiting the most magical pony in ponyville,Twilight Sparkles. Snips was embarrassed for asking for help from the person who destroyed Trixie's career but she did give them cool mustaches and that was an epic win for him. He knocked on the door and was greeted by Spike. Spike looked annoyed and asked him what he needed this time."I need to learn fancy show magic!"Snips begged. Twilight walked down the stairs and saw Snips. Twilight was confused on why there was a short pony crying on her doorstep and asked what's wrong. Snips grabbed Twilight and started begging for lessons on how to have real magic like her's. Twilight asked why he needed it. Snips yelled "Because I want to be like Trixie!" Twilight was disgusted and pushed him back.

"Why on earth would you want to be like that show off Trixie?"

"She's my hero and there's a talent show coming up and..."

"You want to make a magic show?"

"Yes,pretty much but I only have lame magic and you have the cool awesome magic!"
"Why do you want to make a magic show?"

"So I can be famous and be on stage with the great and powerful Trixie if she ever gets on stage again!"

"What do you mean if she gets back on stage?"

"Well,not to be mean but you did ruin her life,didn't you read the news?She can't volunteer to perform anywhere else because she has no props or stage and most towns hate her now!"

"Volunteer?What?"at this point Twilight started getting more nervous and regretful.

"Oh yea,she never got money for making shows,she did them for free,she always gave free shows to town and mostly hospitals."

"What!"

"Did you pay for the show?"

"Well...uh..."Twilight remembered the whole day and how she got to see it for free. She was going crazy with guilt the more Snips explained.

"Of course she got a few audience members to get on-stage and embarrass them for the little fillies and colts"

"But she uh...how did she afford all these things then?Your obviously lying!"

"Well most people donated bits to her."

Twilight was getting dizzy and almost fainted. She ruined some pony's life without realizing it. Snips asked if she's ok. Before Twilight fainted she said 4th book in section told Spike the location and Spike grabbed a book called "Amazing Tricks" Snips gazed at the book and smiled with glee. He ran out the door leaving Spike alone trying to wake up Twilight.

Snips arrived to the hotel and begun studying. He lit a candle and put down he's picture of Trixie in front of him. He had two weeks to prepare for the talent show and he wasn't going to waste any time.

He was determined to be "The Great and Powerful Snips!"