Ch3 Settling In

The train arrived in Ponyville as the Mane Six and the Puffs and Ruffs disembarked to their destination. When the kids looked around Ponyville, they were awe struck of the buildings structure and of how the citizens work around the town.

"Powerpuff Girls, RwodyRuff Boys, welcome to Ponyville!" Pinkie announced as she zipped off screen and came back with her welcome wagon. "And what better way to celebrate your first time in this sleepy little town than a little welcome song?"

Hearing that, Brick thought to himself 'How the heck can this town be sleepy with somebody like her around?'

Pinkie pressed the button on her wagon which opened the wagon revealing flags, confetti canons and a bakery oven with music playing. Pinkie started dancing away as she sung "Welcome, welcome, welcome! A fine welcome to you!" Pinkie then placed party hats on the Puffs and Ruffs. "Welcome, welcome, welcome! I say How-do-you-do!" She blew a trumpet in the kids ears, nearly making them deaf and then started marching around beating a drum. "Welcome, welcome, welcome! I say hip-hip-hooray!" Pinkie then leaped in the air and slid on her knees. "Welcome, welcome, welcome to Ponyville todaaaaaaaayyyyyy...!" Once Pinkie finished her song, the confetti came out if the oven at the kids' faces and the cake came out of the canons and landed on everyone. Realizing her mistake, Pinkie giggled and said "Oops! I guess I mixed the confetti up with the cake again!"

Bubbles licked the cake off her face with delight and said "Mmmm...! It's so yummy!"

Twilight used her magic to levitate the cake off of everyone and said "Okay, now with that settled, I think it's time we gave you kids a little tour of the town. As you can tell, we've just left the train station."

They then walked to the town hall. "And this is town hall, where Mayor Mare would hold out meetings." Next they walked to the school. "And this is Ponyville's Elementary School. So I'm pretty sure you kids will be too young for this."

Blossom's eyes were widened with awe and joy as she said "Elementary...? Oh my gosh...! It's my life long dream to be in an elementary school, and I'm standing right in front of one!"

Butch then said with a smirk "But Twilight said you're not allowed in due to age!"

Blossom glared daggers at Butch as she said "I know that, Butch! You don't have to ruin it by reminding me of that!"

Twilight raised an eyebrow at the two. "Um... Okay, moving on." They walked to the bakery where Pinkie worked. "And this is the bakery, Sugar Cube Corners, where..."

Pinkie then interrupted Twilight as she finished "Where yours truly works day in and day out! Neat, huh?"

Twilight pushed Pinkie away in annoyance as she said "Yeah, that's what I was about to say."

"But I beat ya to it, Twilight!" Pinkie said heartily.

Twilight rolled her eyes and said "Right...! Let's keep going." They arrived at Rarity's house which was a place for her to make dresses. "This is where Rarity lives and works. The Carousel Bouquet."

Rarity took a deep breath and said with decent pride "Ah yes. There is no place like home where you make the most fabulous design. Doesn't it just take your breath away...?"

Butch just coughed as a joke. "You mean like that?"

Rarity glared at Butch offended as Brick smacked him in the head for making such a dumb joke. "Dude! Be quiet!"

Butch rubbed his head as he shrugged with a mad look at brick. "What? It was just a joke!"

Seeing Butch's behavior, Twilight thought 'This kid could prove a better challenge for Fluttershy other than Discord. I can tell.' "Ahem, moving on." Later, they've reached the library as Twilight said "And this is the Golden Oak Library where me and Spike live when we moved here."

Boomer looked at the library with wondering look as he asked "So I'm going to stay in a tree with you guys?"

"Yeah, why? Are you allergic to oak?" Spike asked.

"Oh, no! It's just... Well, I've always wanted to live in a tree house, meaning a house built on a tree, I didn't think I'd live in a house built inside a tree." Boomer said.

"Oh. So you might like it here?" Spike asked.

"Sure." Boomer said with a shrug. "As long as there are fun books."

"Oh! Do you have coloring books, Twilight?" Bubbles asked.

Twilight raised an eyebrow and answered "Uh, no. What I have are books on algebra, geography, history, astronomy, and etc."

Boomer made a miserable expression. "Oh great...!"

Twilight then looked up saying "And if you would all look above your heads, you can see where Rainbow Dash lives. Cloudsdale. Where many pegasi lives and works. You see, it's a pegasus' job to move the clouds around, thus changing the weather."

"Wow, really? That's neat!" Boomer said impressed.

Brick on the other hand seemed unimpressed. "Wait! So does that mean that those winged ponies can keep the sun to themselves when they feel like it?!"

Rainbow Dash flew up to his face and said "No! We only do it when necessary for the plants! So don't go accusing my kind for ruining other's fun time!"

Brick rolled his eyes and then Bunny asked "So your home town is made entirely of clouds? That sounds pretty cool!"

Rainbow Dash smiled at Bunny and flew to her eagerly saying "Then your going to love it up close! And wait till you see the rainbow factory!"

Bubbles' eyes widened in ecstatic joy at hearing of a rainbow factory. "A... A... Rainbow... Factory...? This isn't just a world of ponies...! It's heaven...!"

Everybody looked at Bubbles with weird faces. "Okay, well, let's continue." They came to the outer fields of town where apple trees grew. They continued walking until they reached Sweet Apple Acres. "And this is Sweet Apple Acres. The farm in which Applejack lives with her grandma, brother, and sister."

The kids were amazed at how big and beautiful the fields were. "Wow. This big place is where I'll be staying? Sweet!" Brick said with a smile.

Applejack felt more comfortable of how Brick might grow to like the place. "Well, I'm glad your like my home, Brick. I sure can't wait for you to meet the family."

They then came to Fluttershy's cottage, which was the last place to show. "And this is Fluttershy's Cottage! This is where she takes in any animal and takes care of them."

"I know it's not much, but it's home." Fluttershy said in modesty.

Blossom then noticed a gloomy looking forest out in the distance, which got her curious. "Hey, what's that forest over there?"

Twilight looked at where Blossom was pointing and said "That's the Everfree Forest. It's a very dangerous place for ponies to go in at least alone."

"Why, what's in there?" Brick asked.

"Only some nasty creatures like cockatrice, manticore, ursar, timber wolves, you name it." Twilight Sparkle explained. "However, a zebra named Zecora lives in a hut located somewhere in there."

Butch, who had a fist to his chin thought aloud with a smirk "Hm... Now that sounds like my kind of place! Wish I could live there."

"Well, you can't!" Twilight said sternly. "Well, that concludes the tour. So, any questions?" Bubbles raised her hand in response to the question. "Bubbles?"

"Um... I'm not sure if this is an issue, but wouldn't the other ponies think it's strange to see humans like us in your world?"

"Oh! Well, there's no need to worry about that. Princess Celestia had seen what humans look like and she told us that they are like us, despite the species. So there's no need to worry about freaking anypony out."

With that assuring from Twilight, Bubbles let out a sigh of relief and said "Good, cause I would really like to play with the kid ponies here!"

"Me Too!" Bunny said with a smile.

"Me three!" Boomer said, making the others look at Boomer with odd looks. Boomer looked back at them and shrugged in confusion. "What?"

Brick bowed his head and shook it saying "Little bro, if Buttercup was here right now, she would call you a dweeb that likes pretty ponies."

Butch couldn't help but laugh his butt off. "Yeah, she would! She definitely would!"

Rainbow Dash flew up to Butch's face with an angry glare as she said "Need we remind you boys, your going to be stuck with us pretty ponies for who knows how long! So I'd keep my mouth shut if I were you!"

Butch felt a little intimidated but then challenged Rainbow Dash asking "Or what? Are you gonna paint me in rainbows?"

Rainbow Dash then held her tail out and said "Hold my tail."

Butch made a confused expression. "Why?"

"Just do it!" Butch did so and grabbed her tail. And before he knew it, Rainbow Dash took off in a flash at incredible speed, it surprised the Puffs and two other Ruffs.

Butch held tight on to Rainbow Dash's tail screaming in sheer fright as Rainbow Dash sped fast past trees and mountains. She then flew up high into the sky past the clouds. Butch looked down and saw the ground looking like a picture. "Crap...!" Rainbow Dash then dove down towards the ground Butch held on tight to her tail with g-force blowing at his face. Once she barley touched the ground, she zipped back upwards leaving a double rainbow. Everyone who saw it were in awe at the sight of Rainbow Dash's performance.

"Whoa...!" The Puffs and Ruffs exclaimed in union.

Rainbow Dash then landed gently on the ground with Butch traumatized and his hair blown back. "What do you think of us pretty ponies now?!" Rainbow Dash asked with a smirk.

"I... I think... I think... You remind me... A lot of... Buttercup..." Butch said before falling backwards.

"If Buttercup has some issues with people thinking less of her, then I'd say I would agree." Applejack said.

Bunny looked down with a sad expression and said aloud "Speaking of Buttercup, I wonder how she's doing. She's probably more miserable than we are in having to be separate from each other.

Meanwhile far at the Crystal Empire, Shining Armor and Cadence were giving Buttercup the tour of the castle and the town around it. Buttercup was in awe at how beautiful and luxurious it all was. "This... Is... So... Awesome...! I can't believe I didn't like the idea of living here before! But this! This is far more better than I thought it would be!"

Shining Armor and Cadence were glad to hear Buttercup sound so pleased with all the places she's seen. "We're glad you like it, Buttercup." Said Shining Armor. "We think you would also like the annual soccer tournament that will be held in a week."

Buttercup's eyes widened in surprise as she said "What?! Soccer? Are you for real? I love soccer!"

"Oh, really? Then I guess it won't be a problem for you to come with us to see it." Cadence said.

Buttercup's face went away after hearing that. "So, wait. I only get to watch it?"

"Is there something wrong with that?" Cadence asked in concern.

Buttercup just looked down and said "No. It's nothing." Buttercup then said in her thoughts 'It's probably strictly only for ponies to play anyway.'

Shining Armor then placed a hoof on her shoulder and said "There is also a room we'd like to show you. It's where you'll be sleeping and live like a princess."

Buttercup then thought to herself 'Live like a princess?! Yuck! I'd rather live life as a street urchin.' She then had second thoughts of the idea. 'Then again, living like royalty could be a better way to up it. I might get used to being treated like a princess.'

Cadence then made a stern look saying "But don't think it means you can do whatever you want! We royalty have some rules to go with too. So don't be going around getting used to pampering, okay?"

Buttercup was lost in thought of how popular and how much relaxation she could have, she could only hear the last part as she shook her head out of dream land and said "Huh? Oh, yeah! I totally get it!"

"I hope so. Now then, let's show you to your room." Cadence said as they went up stairs in the castle.

When they reached the guest room, the two ponies opened the double doors to reveal a spacious room with a large window, a big soft bed, a delicate wardrobe, and a personal bathroom.

Buttercup was amazed to see the room before her eyes. "Wow... Cool..." Buttercup made a smile as she jumped on to the bed and started snuggling with the sheets. "This is amazing! I love it!"

Back at Ponyville, it was time for everyone to go to their respective homes. Bubbles gave her siblings a hug good bye. The last one she hugged was Brick. "Good luck with your new temporary home, Brick!" She said heartily.

Brick, feeling a little awkward hugged her back saying "Yeah. You too, squirt."

Once everyone parted, Twilight lead Boomer to her home. Once the doors opened, Boomer was greeted by walls of books all around him. "Wow...! That's a lot of books."

"Well, I did say the house is a library."

And much to Twilight's surprise, Boomer started flying everywhere leaving a blue streak. "Oh cool! I wonder which one of them has adventure and action! I can't Ben decide which one to pick!"

Twilight was awe stroked of seeing a human child flying around in a flash everywhere. But she put it aside and used her magic horn to stop him. "Wow! Slow down there! I know your eager, but you've got to take it slow. Otherwise you could fall asleep letting out all of that energy."

"Uh... Sorry." Boomer said with a chuckle.

Spike brought a few books Boomer wished to see down placed them on the floor. "If you really like action, then your gonna love these! We've got the Daring Do series, Star Swirl the Bearded, Wonderbolts Adventures, etc."

Boomer made an excited expression and reached for the books saying "Oh wow! Can I see one of them please?"

"No, Boomer. You just got here." Twilight said as she turned to Spike. "Spike, put those books back! Those are not fitted for education!"

Spike then made a little objection saying "But Daring Do teaches us about ancient stuff like the Mayans, Star Swirl the Bearded shows us how ponies in the medieval times lived and..." Spike stopped at Twilight glaring at him. "Uh... Right, they are so not for education! I gotcha."

Twilight rolled her eyes as she put Boomer down and said "Now Boomer, I can understand that you want to have fun, but you gotta know that education comes before fun."

That made Boomer frown. "Aw man..."

At Sweet Apple Acers, Applejack lead Brick to her house at the farm. They reached the door as Applejack said "I would like for you to meet my family, Brick." She opens the door and makes a greeting shout saying "Apples, I'm home!"

Then from upstairs came Applejack's little sister Applebloom, who was running like a jackrabbit running from danger as she said in excitement. "Sis!" She embraced her older sister dearly. "Walcome home."

Applejack hugged Applebloom and said "Hey there, sugar cube."

Big Macintosh came down with a glad smile. "Hey there, Apple-J."

Applejack looked up to him and said "Hey, Big Mac. How have things been? Fine I hope."

"E-yup."

"Is that the sound of my dear sweet Applejack?" Said Granny Smith as she came out from the kitchen. "Hello deary."

"Hey Granny." Then Winona came barking all happy to see Applejack as the cowgirl greeted her loyal companion with hugs and pets. "Hey there Winona! Did ya miss me, girl? Did ya? Of course you did, you silly puppy!" Once the greeting was done, she turned to Brick and introduced her family. "Brick, this is my family. This here is my big brother Big Macintosh."

"Howdy."

"This is my little sister, Applebloom."

"Hi there!"

"This is our Grandmother, we call her Granny Smith."

"Hello there, little fella."

"And this is our faithful dog, Winona." Winona barked as her way to greet Brick. "Everybody, this here is Brick, he's going to be staying here with us for some time, as part of the princess' request."

Brick looked a bit shy and felt a bit awkward as he said "Uh... Hi."

Applebloom approached Brick and said "Howdy, Brick. It's really nice to meet you."

Brick looked at Applebloom and for some reason he could see Blossom standing in front of him with that smile. Wether it was the red mane and or the big bow, he wasn't sure. "Uh, yeah. Likewise, I guess."

"I see we have outselves an extra hand in the farm." Said Granny Smith. "I would like for him to help in the farm right away, oh but I suppose he needs to settle in here before he starts working."

At Fluttershy's cottage, Butch was allowed in as Fluttershy said "Well, here we are. Home sweet home. For me and the animals I care for. What do you think? Do you like it? If you don't, then I'll be sure to have ponies help me in redecorating."

Butch just looked around and thought to himself 'Geeze, is this a cottage or a zoo? I can't freakin tell.'

Fluytershy then found Angel hopping to her with a stern frown. "Oh, Hello Angel Bunny. How have you been while I was gone?" Fluttershy received some impatient thumps from a rabbit foot as an answere. Fluttershy looked guilty as she said "Oh, I forgot that after I've finished picnic I was supposed to brush your fur and fluff your tail. I'm sorry, Angel. But you know a meeting with royalty is very important. You understand, right?"

Butch looked at the little rabbit with a wiered look as he said "Uh... Is that your pet out of all the animals you care for or something?"

Fluttershy turned her attention to Butch saying "Oh, where are my manners? Butch, this is my little Angel Bunny. Angel, this is our new friend Butch. He's going to be staying with us for a while, isn't that great?"

Angel made a shocked face and then an annoyed one as Butch approached him saying with an arrogant smirk "Yeah, so now you have two masters to obey, ya little varmint!" Angel's response to that statement was kicking him in the shin. "Ow! Ow, ow, ow, ow!" Butch held his leg up in pain and then he stared daggers at the bad little rabbit. "Why you little... I'll teach you to mess with a Rowdyruff Boy!"

Butch was about to shoot lasers from his eyes when Fluttershy stopped him saying with a stern face "Butch! Resorting to violence is not how we handle animals!" Butch crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes grumbling. Fluttershy then turned to Angel. "And Angel?! You shouldn't be so rude to our guests! We have to make him feel right at home, so please be polite."

Angel did the same exact action as Butch in response.

Pinkie opened the doors to the bakery greeting in a singing tone "Hello, Mr. And Mrs. Cake! I'm back!"

Mr. and Mrs. Cake came to the counter and greeted Pinkie. "Oh, thank goodness you're back, Pinkie!" Mrs. Cake said sounding so relieved. "We could really need your hoof around here."

Pinkie made a salute as she said "Don't worry boss man and boss ma'am! Your troubles are over! I'll get to backing those cinnamon buns right away!"

Pinkie then zipped to the kitchen to get started. Blossom raised an eyebrow at the way Pinkie made it as if backing is very important. Mr. Cake saw Blossom and said "Oh! Well hello there. Who might you be?"

"Um... I'm Blossom."

Mr. Cake called his wife saying "Hey honey! It looks like Pinkie brought along a new friend."

Mrs. Cake looked at Blossom and said "Aww... Isn't she the most adorable thing?"

Blossom raised an eye brow awkwardly and said "Uh... Thanks. I guess."

Pinkie peeked her head through the double doors and said "Oh, by the way, that is my new friend Blossom. She's going to be staying with me for a while as instructed by Princess Celestia!"

"Oh what an honor!" Said Mrs. Cake. "So I guess that means you'll have your hooves too full for little Poundcake and Pumpkincake?"

"Actually, seeing as how she's mature for her age, she might help out!" Pinkie exclaimed.

Blossom became confused as she said "Wow, wow, wow! Wait a minute now! You didn't say anything about..."

Pinkie cut her off as she grabbed hold of her and said "Oh I can't wait to show you the twins! Come on!" Pinkie Pie ran up stares with Blossom in her arm and found the Cake twins playing and giggling. The twins looked up at Pinkie and smiled.

"Pinkie!" Poundcake said.

"Pie!" Pumpkincake added.

"Hi Poundcake! Hi Pumpkincake! I'd like you to meet Blossom!"

Blossom looked at the twins and said with an awkward smile "Uh... Hi little guys." The Cake twins looked at Blossom with confused looks and then Poundcake pounded on some blocks making one of them hit Blossom on the head "Ow! Hey!" She then heard a mumbling sound above her. She looked up and saw Pumpkincake chewing on her bow. "Hey! Ew! Don't do that!"

Pinkie Pie pulled Pumpkincake off of Blossom and said a bit sternly "Pumpkincake! No, no! That isn't how we greet new friends! Bad girl!" Pumpkincake made sad eyes with whimpering sounds, making Pinkie hug her saying "Oh, it's okay. Just don't do it again, okay?" Pumpkincake giggled in joy. Pinkie then looked at Blossom. "Sorry about that. Poundcake has a habbit of pounding things, and Pumpkincake has one of chewing on things."

"I can see that."

At Rarity's house, Rarity opened the door and allowed Bubbles to go in first. "Guests first."

Bubbles walked in and was in complete awe to see glittery garments and cloth making equipment. "O...! M...! G...! It's... It's... So beautiful! I love it! I really, really love it!"

Rarity was surprised of Bubbles running around in light speed and flying around. "My goodness! Could this what the princess meant about these children being special?"

Bubbles went up stairs as Rarity came chasing after her. Bubbles found the closet and saw a collection of fashionable clothes hung up or folded neatly. "Wow! So many clothes! Sparkly, beautiful, and amazing! I wonder if there is one of my size in here somewhere?"

Bubbles ran in and looked through every dress, throwing the ones that don't fit her out, much to Rarity's dismay. "Oh goodness me! Bubbles! Bu-Bubbles! Please stop! BUBBLES!" Bubbles stopped and looked at Rarity. "Young lady, this is not some sort of dress up party! I would appreciate it if you wouldn't toss my work around in risk of ruining them!"

Bubbles realized her mistake and went out of the closet in regret. "Oh... Sorry."

Rarity then used her horn to levitate her thrown dresses back in the closet exactly the way she placed them in the exact spots they were in. "Besides, all of these clothes I've made are for ponies to wear. Non of them were designed for humans since there aren't any in Equestria."

"Oh... Right... How could I have forgotten..."

Then Rarity's little sister Sweetie Belle came in singing "Hello big sister! I'm so glad your back! I've been meaning to ask if I can borrow three sheets other about thirty feet wide."

"What do you need those for? Wait a minute... This wouldn't happen to be about getting your cutie mark, is it?" Rarity in suspicion.

"Uh huh! We're going to get our skydiving cutie marks!" Sweetie Belle stated in eagerness.

Rarity gasped in shock saying "Skydiving?! I will not allow it! Not even for the sake of fashion!"

"Aww... Why not...?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Sweetie Belle, skydiving is dangerous! Only adults can do those stunts! I'm sorry, but you are not going to jump in the air!"

Sweetie Belle groaned in discouragement when Bubbles came up to her and greeted "Hi! Are you Rarity's sister?"

Sweetie Belle looked at Bubbles a bit surprised and said "Uh... Yeah. My names Sweetie Belle. Who are you?"

"I'm Bubbles! I'm staying in Ponyville for a while."

"Hi, Bubbles. Nice to meet you."

"What was that about a cutie mark?" Bubbles asked curiously.

"You've never heard of a cutie mark?!" Sweetie Belle asked in surprise. "Well, if you want to know, it's a mark that you get on your flank that symbolizes your talent! I'm trying to find mine with two friends of mine. Apple Bloom and Scootaloo."

"Sounds fun! Can I come along?"

"Sure! We would like a fourth member, even if your a human."

"Ah, ah! Not so fast!" Rarity said, keeping the two girls from going. "Bubbles has just got here! She needs to settle in before she goes galloping about. I'm sorry, Sweetie Belle, but your new friend will have to stay for today."

Both bubbly girls groaned in disappointment as Bubbles said "Sorry, Sweetie Belle. I guess I'll have to come and play some other time."

Sweetie Belle forced a smile and said "It's okay, Bubbles. I'll be sure to have some fun with you when I get home. Bye!" With that said, Sweetie Belle left.

Up in Cloudsdale, Rainbow Dash had just finished going Bunny a quick tour of her home town as she asked Bunny, who had her hair blown back "So, how did you like the tour?"

Bunny made a smile and said "Oh, It was really nice. I think the rainbow factory was my favorite. It's so beautiful up here too."

"Glad you like it, kid! And wait till you see the academy I go to! It's where an air force known as the Wonderbolts train new recruits like yours truly."

"Oh! Um... That would be great." Said Bunny a bit unsure.

Rainbow Dash noticed Bunny looking a bit nervous. "What's wrong, Bunny? You look nervous."

Bunny rubbed her arm as she confessed "Well, it's just... I don't know... I don't think I'll be able to... Fit in..."

"What do ya mean? Your not gonna be forced to do some push-ups or anything. You donMt have wings, so don't worry."

"But, I have super powers, and one of them is flying. That's why I'm so nervous."

Rainbow Dash then held Bunny to her face in surprise saying "What? You have super powers? Your pullin my wing!"

"It's true. Me and my siblings all have super powers due to being created with Chemical-X." Bunny said truthfully.

Rainbow Dash was awestruck to hear that. "Wow. That's pretty awesome. Now I know I'm going to have a blast with you! You and me could do a lot of neat things at the academy! I'm telling ya, kid! It'll be the most epic thing in our lives!"

Bunny held her mouth in regret as she said to herself "Next time I'll just keep my mouth shut."

"But right now, I think it's about time we chill at my place. What do ya say, Bunny?"

Bunny looked at Rainbow Dash in thought and said "Um... O-okay. I'll um... be more than happy to. I-I think."

Well, what do you think? Too rushed? Not enough details? Let me know in your reviews of what you think and what you like about it. (R&R)