Rainbow Dash watched as dark clouds started to roll in. She sighed. "Storms-a-comin!" She yelled blandly. Everypony scattered into their houses. It was getting boring around Cloudsdale. All she really did was keep watch of the weather. But with Twilight gone, how is there any fun at all?
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Applejack was outside bucking apples when she noticed the sun started to fade away.
"What in tarnation...?" The young country mare looked up at the sky. She sighed. "Another storm... Alright everypony! Y'all head on inside!" She yelled. She gathered all of the apples she bucked and brought them inside the barn. She watched as Apple Bloom cuddled in Granny's rocking chair. She saw a tear trickle down her face. Applejack placed a hoof on her shoulder. "Don't worry little one," AJ said, also trying to hold back tears. "We'll put an end to this..." She crawled up in the rocking chair with Apple Bloom and started to caress her mane. "Somehow..." She whispered to herself.
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Rarity was on her way to Canterlot with some of her war designs for the princesses. As she got on the train, she heard thunder from a distance. Her ears perked up. "What in Equestria...?" She quickly climbed inside the colorful train for her scheduled train ride.
When she got inside, she laid her designer armor next to her, on one of the cushioned seats. A flash of lightning was visible in the corner of her eye. She jumped at the sight of it. "Dear Celestia!" She said in shock. She grabbed the armor tightly, making sure they don't get ruined. "Hopefully, I'll get to Canterlot safely... And hopefully Spike is okay..."
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Pinkie Pie was helping Mr. and Mrs. Cake babysit Carrot Cake and Pound Cake. As she was changing Pound's diaper, a rumble of the thunder was heard. The baby pony began to whimper. "Oh it's okay, Pound Cake! It's just thunder. Nothing to be afraid of!" Pinkie claimed. She looked out the window, and watched as dark clouds neared them. She lifted Pound Cake out of the diaper-changing-bed, and placed Carrot Cake in it. Another rumble of thunder was heard. "Sweet, sweet cherry cupcakes!" Pinkie screamed in surprise. Little Carrot Cake screamed in shock as well. "It's okay Carrot Cake, it's only thunder. I just got a little... Shocked!" She exclaimed as she tickled the little baby. Carrot Cake giggled in reply. Pinkie started to giggle as well. Lightning flashed out of nowhere just as Pinkie placed Carrot Cake back in his crib. "Jeepers! Is everypony okay?" She looked at both of the babies. Pound Cake was fast asleep, but Carrot Cake was wide awake. "Hey little Carrot Cake... Go ahead and fall asleep. Auntie Pinkie Pie will be right here next to you..."
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"Are you all ready for a 'Fuzzy Tail'?" Fluttershy asked. All of her animal friends chirped and whistled in reply. She smiled softly. "Once upon a time- Oh my!" A loud crash of thunder interrupted her story. She walked over to her window. "Looks like a storm is rolling in everyone..." She began to walk away, but she immediately returned. "Wait a minute! Are those...?" She gasped in horror. "Pink cotton candy clouds! Oh no... This can't be!" She whimpered. All of the animals gave her a quizzical look. "Discord!" She whispered. The critters started to scatter, hiding under the couch, running into Fluttershy's bedroom. Even Fluttershy hid herself under her bed blankets. She whimpered and sniffled. This couldn't be happening!