Chapter 10
Quiz Wiz

Game shows are the epitome of the American Dream. From winning a car, computer, and a beach vacation, game shows allow you to get things you probably wouldn't be able to get yourself. The Price is Right, Family Feud, Kill Karaoke, the list goes on and on. You think America has some crazy game shows? Well, just go to Japan and you will know the definition of a crazy game show. Those people are insane to think up the stuff they think up. Similar to the Human World, Equestria also has its' share of game shows. Though they aren't on the level of America or Japan. The most popular one in Equestria is called Quiz Wiz. It is a game show that ponies compete to win prizes by correctly answering miscellaneous questions. While many dream of appearing on it, very few ever get the chance. By a luck of the draw Summer, Skyline, Chary, Melrose, Jasmine, and Jester were selected to appear on Quiz Wiz. During the day the show was scheduled to go on, Summer and her friends headed to where Quiz Wiz took place at. It was none other than the big city of Manehattan. They would be going up a team of ponies from Fillydelphia. Apparently, these ponies were very smart, so it would take all of Summer and her friends' efforts to win. The prize both teams would be competing for was a one week all expenses paid vacation to a spa resort on the Tenchi Islands. No one was more exited to win this prize than Skyline and Jasmine. During their flight to Manehattan, they constantly told the others that losing was not an option. It got so bad to the point where Summer and the others simply tuned Skyline and Jasmine out. Later on, in the studio where Quiz Wiz was taking place, the lights suddenly came on and a male unicorn in a suit appeared. The audience applauded. "Welcome to Quiz Wiz!" he exclaimed happily, "I'm your lovable host Lucky Fortune. Now then...let me introduce the two teams competing for today's prize. A free one week vacation to a spa resort on Tenchi Islands!" The audience applauded once more. Lucky Fortune then pointed to his left. "First up is the team from Fillydelphia! Cheery Blossom, Smoke Stack, White Drive, Waffles, Maple Leaf, and Eureka!" The audience applauded. Lucky Fortune then pointed to his right. "Next is the team from Ponyville! You know them as the New Generation and the Heroes of Equestria! The ponies who took down Van! Please welcome to the show Summer, Skyline, Chary, Melrose, Jasmine, and Jester!" The audience applauded even louder this time for seemed like a solid minute. Eventually, Lucky Fortune was able to calm the audience down so he could speak again. "Alright! Time to get this show on the road! The first team to reach 1000 points will be declared the winner! Good luck to you both!" Shortly after, the ponies began answering questions that appeared on the screen in the back of the room. Around 10 minutes later, the score was in favor of Summer's team 100-80. "Ok. This question is for Summer's team. In what year did the Battle of Alzo take place?" It was Jester to hit his buzzer. "Yes Jester?"

"It...was...um...1855?" Jester asked. In response, a red X appeared on the screen. The audience moaned.

"Oh so sorry Jester," Lucky Fortune replied. He then turned to his left, "You can steal their question for 25 points." Not a second later, White Drive pressed his buzzer.

"1833," he said. In response, a green circle appeared on the screen. The audience applauded.

"That's correct. 25 points for your team White Drive," Lucky Fortune replied, "That gives your team the lead! It's now 105-100!" Meanwhile, Summer turned to face Jester.

"Why did you answer that question Jester? You know history isn't your best subject," she said.

"Sorry...I accidently pressed my buzzer," Jester replied embarrassed.

"Well don't let it happen again dude," Skyline muttered, "I really want that vacation prize!"

"Same here!" Jasmine exclaimed.

"I know," Jester replied, "You told us 100 times already!" Unfortunately for Summer and her team, Jester's goof-ups wouldn't stop there. Maybe it was Jester wanted to prove to the others he was just as smart as them, or simply because his hoof moved faster than his mind. Whatever the reason, Jester was causing his team more harm than good. As a result, the spa vacation was literally slipping from their buzzer-pressing hooves. Now the score was 950-900 for Cherry Blossom's team.

"This next question is for Summer's team," Lucky Fortune said, "For 80 points how many attempts did it take for Prince Geo to get the Rock Golems to sign the peace treaty between their kingdoms?" As bad luck would have it, Jester was the one who hit his buzzer first.

"I know! I know! I know!" Jester burst out, "It was...it was...8?" As the red X appeared on the screen, Summer and the other covered their faces with their hooves as Lucky Fortune turned to his left.

"You can steal for 40 points," he said. It was Cherry Blossom who pressed her buzzer.

"The answer is 4," she replied. A green circle appeared on the screen. The audience applauded.

"That is correct!" Lucky Fortune shouted happily, "That brings your team's score to 990! Only 10 more points and your team will claim victory!" At the same time, Jester was trying his best to avoid the angry glares from his friends.

"Jester...if you press your buzzer again I swear to god I'm going to rip it away from you!" Skyline whispered loudly.

"Please Jester...let us handle this," Melrose said, "You've helped out enough already."

"Just keep your hooves under the table," Jasmine muttered. All Jester could do was hold his head down in silence.

"Now for the final question!" Lucky Fortune shouted, "It is worth a total of 100 points! Both teams are able to answer it. Whoever gets this question right is going to the Tenchi Islands for the vacation of a lifetime!" He then pointed towards the screen which began to show a very complex math equation. "You will have 5 minutes. If neither team can solve it, the team with the most points, which is Cherry Blossom's team, will win! On your marks...get set...go!" The ponies were shown staring at the screen and they tried to solve the math problem. Five minutes later, a buzzer sounded and the screen went blank. "So...did anyone solve it?" The look on everyone's baffled faces was a dead giveaway that no one had an answer. Just then, Jester pressed his buzzer. His friends were dumbfounded.

"Yes Jester? Do you have an answer?" Lucky Fortune asked as the audience waited in anticipation.

"The answer is...3," Jester replied. In response, his friends dropped his heads on the table.

"Well...so much for that vacation," Skyline muttered. Just then, a green circle appeared on the screen. The audience applauded loudly as Summer and her friends were shrouded in confetti. Lucky Fortune walked over to them.

"Correct!" he exclaimed happily amongst the audience's cheering, "You have just won a free trip to the Tenchi Islands! Congratulations!" Summer, Skyline, Chary, Melrose, and Jasmine were too shocked at what just happened to respond. They just kept staring at Jester who was happy that he was able to help his team win. In the end, the ponies traveled to the spa resort in Tenchi Islands for their free vacation. When Chary asked Jester how he was able to solve that hard math equation, Jester simply told her he guessed. The others couldn't believe it. The fact they had won the vacation due to a lucky guess was good enough for them. It didn't matter how it happened, Summer and the others were just glad they had were able to go on this vacation. They also apologized to Jester and thanked him too. As for future appearances on game shows, the ponies thought it would be nice to be on another one. With Jester on their team, nothing could stop them. Just as long as it wasn't another quiz show.