Rev Her Phoenix

by Aquaras3141

When the Second Annual Preened and Pompous Pet Project comes rolling into Ponyville, Rainbow Dash feels left out. How will she cope? Finished before 'May the Best Pet Win'. Special thanks to Donitz on Deviantart for the use of "Story of the Blanks".

14. Scene 13: The Hunt, Part 3

Scene 13: The Hunt, Part 3- The CMC Go Crusading

-Forest path-

The CMC were walking through the dimly-lit forest path up the mountain, unknowingly watched by Ruby.

AB-"We sure are lucky that Fluttershy packed us this here lantern!"

SC-"You're telling me."

They crept along, nearly as quiet as the shadows around them. They heard the occasional twig snap or random animal noise, but other than that, silence.

SB-"Wow... It sure is creepy here."

SC-"You're telling me."

AB-"Oh come on! Don't talk like that! We can do this! We can reach the peak, find the Phoenix and maybe even get our Cutie Marks!"

SB-"You know what? You're right! We should take advantage of this opportunity while we have the chance. We should try to get our Cutie Marks on the way up this mountain!"

AB/SC-"Ya!"

AB-"What can we do while we're here?"

SC-"Well, we could always try for a zombie hunter Cutie Mark..."

AB-"This ain't Call of Cutie, Scoot. But really, what can we do?"

SB-"Well, we could try to find some animals to help, or some trees that need trimming, or-"

Suddenly, there was a rustling in the brush.

SC-"Did anyone else see that? Maybe it was another Cockatrice... Or maybe... Maybe it's the phoenix!"

Hastily, Scootaloo dashed through the brush and disappeared.

SB-"Scootaloo! Wait!"

But it was too late. Scootaloo had already vanished in the darkness.

SB-"Oh no. We're going to go after her, aren't we?"

AB-"As Big Macintosh would say, 'Eeyup.'"

SB-"Ugh, Scootaloo..."