When Twilight presses play, they hear a familiar voice.
"Aww man, what happened?" Ash questioned him as he regained consciousness.
"I guess Ash lost consciousness," Twilight said.
He gets up and sees that he was in a forest.
"Hey, that looks like the Everfree Forest," Applejack said.
"It looks like the stone was worked," Twilight said.
"Huh, I guess the stone worked." Ash said as he scratched his head with his hoof. "Wait, hoof?"
"Well, it looks like we're going to see what he looks like as a pony," Rarity said.
Ash looked at his arm and saw that it was indeed a hoof with blue fur.
He looked around and saw a pond in front of him. When he saw his face, he was surprised that instead of a human face, he saw the face of a pony. Upon closer inspection, he saw that he had light blue fur, a black mane with a long tail of the same color, both in the same style as when he was human. He also noticed that he had wings, indicating that he was a Pegasus pony, and on his flank were two swords with a shield.
His pony form causes a blush to appear on the six mares' faces.
"Huh, I thought he'd be an Alicorn." Spike said.
"My, he looks quite handsome." Rarity said.
"Hot dang! "Now that's a good-looking stallion." Applejack said.
"He's hot." Rainbow said
"Hubba hubba," Pinkie said.
"Oh my," Fluttershy said as her whole face turned red.
"Wow," Twilight said.
Discord chuckled.
'It looks like Ash has a fan club.' he thought.
"Huh, so this is my true form." Ash said as he looked himself over a bit more before he looked around.
'Heck yeah, it is.' The girls thought.
"Alright, I need to see if I can find a way out of here." Ash said before seeing a light on the other side of a few trees.
"Well, I guess that's my way out." Ash said as he started walking towards the daylight, though with some difficulty.
"I'm not surprised that he's having trouble walking since he's new to that form." Twilight said.
"Oh man, it looks like I'm going to have to get used to walking on four legs." Ash said.
"Don't worry, Ashy, you'll get the hang of it." Pinkie said.
With a bit of effort, Ash finally made it to the edge of the forest.
"Hey, town, maybe someone here knows where my sisters are." Ash said as he walked down the path, seeing a sign, he stopped to read it.
"Welcome to Ponyville. Well, at least I know what town I'm in." Ash said before continuing his walk toward town.
"He made it to Ponyville," Rainbow said.
as he did so he started to think about his sisters.
I wonder how I'll be able to find my sisters. What are they like? and what do they look like?' he thought.
"Right, he doesn't know what the princesses look like." Rainbow said.
"That's going to be a problem," Twilight said.
So lost in thought, he wasn't paying attention as he ran into someone.
"I'm sorry about that; I wasn't paying attention." Ash apologized, scratching his head.
"No, I'm sorry, I should have been looking where I was going," a distinctively female voice said.
"Wait, is that who I think it is?" Rarity questioned.
Ash looked up and saw that the voice belonged to a unicorn mare with purple fur and hair of the same color with a pink streak.
"It's Twilight!" Pinkie said.
"It looks like I'm the first one to meet him." Twilight said.
"Well hello there, my name is Twilight Sparkle, and this is my assistant, Spike the Dragon." The unicorn now known as Twilight Sparkle was introduced while the one known as Spike waived his hand.
Ash smiled as he introduced himself.
"Nice to meet you, Twilight, and Spike. My name is Ash Ketchum," he said as he got back up.
"It's nice to meet you too, Ash, but I'm afraid I can't talk right now as I'm currently on an important mission." Twilight said.
"Really, what mission is that?" Ash asked.
"I'm here to check on the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration by the order of Princess Celestia." Twilight answered.
As soon as she said that name, Ash went stiff. Could this unicorn know his sister?
"Well, that got his attention." Pinkie Pie said
"Princess Celestia sent you here." He questioned.
"Yes, she did; after all, I am her ever-faithful student." Twilight said.
"I see, do you mind if I tag along?" Ash asked.
"Why do you want to tag along?" Twilight questioned.
"Well, it's just that I'm new here and don't know my way around here, and I figured that we could walk around together." Ash explained.
"That makes sense; they're both new to Ponyville." Rarity said.
Twilight smiled.
"Oh well, in that case, we'd be happy to have you come with us." Twilight said, causing Ash to smile back.
"Great, let's go then." Ash said as he followed Twilight and Spike.
"Let's just get this done soon. I really want to get to the library." Twilight said.
"why's that?" Ash questioned.
"I'll explain later, Ash." Twilight said.
Ash nodded as they continued walking down the path.
"Hey, maybe that pony can tell us more about Ponyville." "Spike he said as he pointed to a pink-furred mare with a mane and tail shaped like cotton candy.
"Hey, it's me!" Pinkie exclaimed excitedly.
"Okay, Spike, I'll ask her." Ash said as he walked over to the mare.
"Excuse me, Miss, can you help us?" Ash questioned.
However, her only response was a long gasp before she dashed off.
"That's actually how I first met Pinkie." Twilight said.
"Heh, that is a typical Pinkie reaction to new ponies." Rainbow said.
"Well, that was... interesting," Twilight said.
"Yeah, come on, let's go." Ash said as they continued walking.
After a while, they made it to their first destination.
"Summer Sun Celebration official overseer's check list number one is banquet preparations at Sweet Apple Acres." Spike said as they walked into the aforementioned place.
"Nice place," Ash said before hearing a voice shout.
"YEEE-HAAA!" The voice said
The three looked to see an orange-furred pony with a blonde mane and tail wearing a western-style hat running towards a tree before kicking it with her back legs, causing the apples to fall into a bunch of baskets.
"It looks like I get to meet Ash next," Applejack said.
"Wow, she's strong to knock down all those apples with just her bare hooves." Ash was impressed.
Applejack blushed at the praise.
"Come on, let's get this over with." Twilight said with a sigh before walking over to the mare.
"Good afternoon, my name is Twilight Sparkle," she said before feeling the other mare shake her hoof vigorously.
"I can still feel my hoof shaking from that." Twilight said.
"Well howdy, do miss Twilight. It is a pleasure making your acquaintance." "I'm Applejack, and we here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like making new friends." the mare now known as "Applejack" said.
"Friends actually, I'm sorry." Twilight said, her voice sounding wobbly, making Ash chuckle at the scene in front of him before walking over to the two mares.
"hello Applejack My name is Ash Ketchum. "It's nice to meet you." he said.
"Well howdy Ash, it's nice to meet you too." Applejack said as she stopped shaking Twilight's hoof.
"So what can I do for y'all?" Applejack asked.
Twilight said nothing as Spike stopped her, still shaking his hoof, with a chuckle. Twilight shot him a quick glare before clearing her throat and getting down to business.
"Well, I'm in fact here to supervise the preparations for the summer sun celebration, and you're in charge of the food." Twilight explained.
"Straight to the point, that's Twilight for you." Applejack said.
"We sure as sugar are, would you care to sample some?" Applejack offered, causing Ash to nod his head eagerly.
"You bet," he said.
The Mane six giggle.
"My, he's excited to eat some food, isn't he?" Rarity questioned.
"Well, as long as it doesn't take too long." Twilight said that Applejack dashed towards a bell and rang it.
"SOUP ON EVERY PONY!" She shouted before a bunch of ponies stampeded, dragging Ash, Twilight, and Spike to a table.
"Wow, that's a lot of ponies in your family, Applejack." Rainbow said.
"Well, of course, we Apples span entire generations," Applejack said.
"Now why don't I introduce y'all to the Apple Family?" Applejack suggested.
"That must have taken a while," Rainbow said.
"Actually, it was quicker than you think," Twilight said.
"Thanks, but I really need to hurry." Twilight said, but was ignored as Applejack introduced each member of her family as they placed food on the table.
After taking a deep breath, she continued.
"Big Macintosh, Applebloom, and Granny Smith, up in at'em, Granny Smith, we have guests." Applejack said she was waking Granny Smith up.
"Ugh, what soups on?" Granny Smith questioned groggily.
Applejack chuckles.
"Same old Granny Smith." Applejack said.
"why I'd say that you're already part of the family," Applejack said.
This causes Twilight to spit out the apple that Applejack shoved into her mouth before chuckling nervously.
"Okay, well, I can see the food situation is handled, so we'll be on our way." Twilight said she tried to leave, only to be met with sad faces.
"Aren't you going to stay for brunch?" Applebloom asked sadly while putting on the saddest face anyone's seen.
"Oooh, that look could topple even Tirek." Rainbow said.
"Sorry, but we have an awful lot to do." Twilight said she was making the Apple Family go "Aww" in sadness.
"Come on, Twilight, don't make them sad." Pinkie said.
"Come on, Twilight, just stay for brunch; after all, one stop to eat won't kill you." Ash said.
"Yeah, listen to Ash," Rainbow said.
Twilight looked reluctant for a minute before giving in.
"Fine," she said, causing everyone to cheer happily.
"Man, I'm stuffed." Ash said as he, Twilight, and Spike walked down the path again.
"I still can't believe that you managed to eat all of that food so fast and act like you're not full. That's amazing." Spike said.
"Wow, he'd be awesome at eating contests." Rainbow said.
"Eh, what can I say? I'm like a bottomless pit." Ash said it jokingly, making Spike chuckle.
"Anyway, food's all taken care of. Next is weather." Spike said while looking back towards Twilight, who groaned.
"I ate too much pie," she said.
"I can still feel my stomach in knots from all of that pie." Twilight grumbled, which earned her a few chuckles from her friends.
"Hmm, there's supposed to be a Pegasus pony named Rainbow Dash clearing the clouds." Spike said while looking up at the sky, with Twilight and Ash doing the same, seeing the clouds.
"Well, it looks like it's my turn to meet Ash." Rainbow said.
"Well, she's not doing a very good job, is she?" Twilight questioned before feeling something slam into her and into the mud.
"Hey!" Rainbow said before glaring at Twilight, causing her to chuckle sheepishly.
"Twilight, are you alright?" Ash asked in concern before seeing what slammed into her.
On top of Twilight was a Pegasus pony with light blue fur and a mane and tail that had all the colors of the rainbow. The Pegasus looked at Twilight and chuckled nervously.
"My back still hurts from that." Twilight said.
"Eh, excuse me?" She asked while chuckling some more as Twilight looked annoyed.
"Let me help you." the Pegasus said before placing a cloud over Twilight and jumping on it, causing it to pour rain on Twilight. After she was done, the Pegasus looked down to see that Twilight was completely soaked.
"Oops, I guess I overdid it. Um, uh, how about this, my very own patented rainblow dry?" the Pegasus said as she flew around Twilight, creating a tornado of colors.
"That's got to be disorienting for Twilight," Rarity said.
"It was," Twilight said.
"No, no, don't thank me. You're quite welcome." She said after she was done only to see that Twilight's mane and tail were a puffy mess.
The Pegasus snickered a bit before letting out full-blown laughter while falling to the ground with Spike following her.
Twilight's friends chuckled.
"Well, at least I now know how your mane ended up like that." Rarity said with a giggle.
"At least you're not laughing." Twilight said, looking at Ash, who shrugged his shoulders as Twilight turned her attention back to the Pegasus.
"At least Ash has the decency not to laugh," Twilight said.
"Anyway, let me guess you're Rainbow Dash." She said, catching the Pegasus's attention.
"The one and only reason you heard of me?" Rainbow Dash said as she flew over Twilight.
"I heard you're supposed to be keeping the sky clear." "Twilight she said before sighing.
"Knowing Rainbow, she was either sleeping or practicing her tricks." Applejack said.
"And considering how she crashed into Twilight, we can conclude that she was practicing her tricks." Rarity said.
Their comments earned them a grumble of annoyance from the blue Pegasus.
"I'm Twilight Sparkle, and the Princess sent me to check on the weather," she continued.
"And I'm Ash Ketchum; I'm just tagging along." Ash said that Rainbow Dash was lounging on a cloud.
"Nice to meet you, Ash, and yeah, yeah, that'll be a snap." "I'll do it in a jiffy, just as soon as I'm done practicing." she said.
"practicing? for what?" Twilight questioned.
"The Wonderbolts are going to perform at the celebration tomorrow, and I'm going to show them my stuff." Rainbow Dash is explained.
"You sound so excited," Pinkie said.
"Well, you can't blame her since it was her dream of joining the Wonderbolts." Rarity said.
Twilight adopted a sly smirk.
"Oh, I know that look," Spike said.
"THE Wonderbolts?" She questioned getting a "yep" from Rainbow Dash.
"the most talented fliers in all of Equestria?" She questioned.
"that's them." Rainbow Dash was confirmed.
Twilight scoffed.
"Please, they'd never accept a Pegasus who can't even keep the sky clear for one measly day." Twilight said.
"Oh, I get it. She's baiting Rainbow into clearing up the clouds." Applejack said.
"Hey, I could clear this sky in 10 seconds flat." Rainbow Dash said, causing Twilight's smirk to grow.
"Prove it," she challenged before Rainbow Dash began zooming around, getting rid of each cloud at an astonishing pace while Ash, Twilight, and Spike looked on in awe as she finished clearing the sky.
"What'd I say?" 10 seconds flat, I'd never leave Ponyville hanging." Rainbow Dash said that Ash, Twilight, and Spike just stood there in awe, causing Rainbow Dash to laugh.
The group laughs at Ash, Spike, and Twilight's expressions.
"The looks on your faces," Pinkie said.
"That was the first time we saw a Pegasus move that fast. Can you blame us for looking surprised?" Twilight questioned.
"You should see the looks on your faces. You're a laugh Twilight Sparkle and Ash Ketchum "I can't wait to hang out with you two some more." She said this before flying away.
"Wow, she's amazing." Spike said before touching Twilight's puffy mane with a snicker, making Twilight groan in irritation before walking away.
"Wait, it's kind of pretty once you get used to it." Spike said.
Ash chuckled at Spike's attempt to not get on Twilight's bad side.
"Nice save there, Spike." Rainbow said.
Spike chuckled sheepishly.
Minutes later, the three found themselves in city hall, where the celebration will take place, as Spike looked at the checklist.
"Decorations!" he said before exclaiming.
"beautiful!" He said as Twilight and Ash looked around the hall.
"Yes, the decor is coming along nicely; this ought to be quick. I'll be at the library in no time. Beautiful, indeed." Twilight said.
"You got that right, Twilight, very beautiful." Ash said she agreed with her.
"Not the decor for her." Spike said however, while pointing at a unicorn mare with white fur and a mane and tail of light purple who was using magic to lift a bunch of ribbons in the air to decide which one to use as part of the decor.
"Well, it looks like it's my turn to meet Ash." Rarity said.
as she did that, Spike stared at her with hearts in his eyes.
"How are my spines? Are they straight?" He asked his two companions, only to have them roll their eyes at him in amusement before walking towards the mare in front of them.
"wow Spike I didn't know that you had it that bad so early. Rainbow said.
Spike facepalms.
"Man, I'm glad I got over my crush on her." He said.
"good afternoon." Twilight greeted.
"Just a moment, please. I'm in the zone, as it were." Oh, yes, sparkle always happens, does it not? "Why rarity, you are a talent." The other unicorn, now known as Rarity, said this before turning into Twilight.
"Now, um, how can I help you—aah-ha-ha, oh my stars, darling, whatever happened to your coiffure?" She asked in shock.
"Oh, you mean my mane?" "Well it's a long story. I'm just here to check on the decorations, and then I'll be out of your hair." Twilight said.
"Out of my hair, what about yours?" Rarity questioned her as she began to push Twilight into the back room.
"Wait, where are we going?" Help!" but her pleas fell on deaf ears as both Ash and Spike followed the two mares.
"That's Rarity for you, always ready to help with a fashion or hair emergency." Applejack said.
Soon, Rarity had Twilight try on different outfits, though she rejected each one for being either too green or too yellow, much to Ash's amusement.
"Now go on, my dear, you were telling me where you're from." Rarity said as she began tightening a vest on Twilight.
"I think that might be a little too tight." Rainbow said.
"I've... been sent... from Canterlot... to." But Twilight was interrupted as Rarity gasped.
"Canterlot?! "Oh I am so envious—the glamour, the sophistication—I've always dreamed of living there. I can't wait to hear all about it. We are going to be the best of friends, you and I," she said before noticing Ash.
"Did you seriously just notice Ash was there?" Rainbow questioned.
Rarity blushed in embarrassment.
"Yes, well, when I'm in the zone, I tend to pay less attention to my surroundings." Rarity said.
"Oh, I'm so sorry. I was so busy with my new friend here that I didn't see you." She said it apologetically.
"Ash must have the patience of a saint to just wait until you notice him before introducing himself." Twilight said.
"That's alright, my name is Ash Ketchum. It's nice to meet you." Ash greeted making Rarity smile.
"Look at him being cordial to a lady. Ash is quite the gentlecolt." Rarity said with a smile.
"It's very nice to meet you too, Ash. I'm Rarity." She smiled back before looking back towards Twilight.
"emeralds?! What was I thinking? "Let me get you some rubies." she said as she walked out of the room.
"Quick before she decides to dye my coat a new color." Twilight said as she ran out the door, with Ash grabbing Spike before following her.
"I wouldn't dare dye your coat purple; it's a good color for you." Rarity said.
"Thank you, Rarity," Twilight said.
We soon see the trio walking down a path as Spike lets out a sigh.
"Wasn't she wonderful?" Spike asked dreamily as he rode on Twilight's back.
"Wow, Spike, why don't you tell us how you really feel?" Rainbow joked, getting a chuckle from her friends and Discord.
"Very funny, Rainbow." Spike said, rolling his eyes.
"Focus, Casanova, what's next on the list?" Twilight asked as she and Ash continued trotting down the path.
Spike cleared his throat before looking at the list.
"Oh, uh, music, it's the last one," he said before they suddenly heard birds singing.
Following the sounds, the three see an orchestra of birds being led by a Pegasus pony with yellow fur and a pink mane and tail.
"Welp, we know who's meeting Ash next." Applejack said.
Fluttershy blushes at the thought of meeting Ash.
"Oh my, um, stop, please everyone," she said as she flew up to one of the branches.
"Um...excuse me, sir. I mean no offense, but your rhythm is just a teeny tiny bit off. Now follow me, please, a-1, a-2, a-1 2 3." She said.
but before they can start, Twilight shouts "hello," startling Pegasus and the birds.
"Oh my, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to frighten your birds. I'm just here to check up on the music, and it sounded beautiful." Twilight said as the Pegasus mare landed while looking at the ground shyly, making Ash and Twilight feel uncomfortable.
"Sorry I made you feel uncomfortable." Fluttershy said.
"It's alright, Fluttershy, we didn't know you well at the time." Twilight said.
"I'm Twilight Sparkle," Twilight said.
"And I'm Ash Ketchum." Ash greeted.
The Pegasus remained silent, however.
"What's your name?" Twilight asked.
"um...I'm...Fluttershy." The Pegasus mumbled quietly.
"I'm sorry, what was that?" Twilight questioned.
"I'm...my name...is...Fluttershy." The Pegasus mumbled even quieter.
"Wow, Fluttershy, can you be any quieter?" Rainbow said she was only to be jabbed in the side by Rarity.
"Don't be rude, Rainbow," she said.
"I didn't quite catch that." Twilight said who's only response from the Pegasus was a whimper.
"Well, uh, it looks like your birds are back, so I guess everything is in order. Keep up the good work." Twilight said, with the Pegasus only giving out another whimper.
"Okay," Twilight said as Spike came out of the bushes.
"Well, that was easy," she told him before hearing Pegasus gasp.
"Note to self: never say that line or the universe will hear you." Twilight mumbled.
"A baby dragon!" The Pegasus exclaimed, scaring the birds again, before rushing towards Spike, pushing Twilight out of the way in the process.
"Oh, I've never seen a baby Dragon before; he's so cute," she said, causing Spike to smirk at Twilight.
"Well, well, well," Spike says before crossing his arms in pride.
"Someone likes the attention," Twilight said.
"Oh my, he talks." "I didn't know dragons could talk; that's just so incredibly wonderful; I just don't know what to say." The Pegasus said before Spike is suddenly lifted off the ground by Twilight's magic.
"Well, in that case, we better get going." Twilight said it hastily.
"Wait, what's his name?" The Pegasus questioned
"I'm Spike," he answered.
"hi Spike "I'm Fluttershy! Wow, a talking dragon, and what do dragons talk about?" The Pegasus, now known as Fluttershy, asked.
"Well, what do you want to know?" Spike questioned.
"absolutely everything." Fluttershy said, causing Twilight to groan in frustration as Spike told Fluttershy his life story.
"And that's the story of my whole entire life, well, up until today. Do you want to hear about today?" Spike asked.
"Oh, yes, please." Fluttershy said she only wanted Twilight to speak up.
"Oh, I am so sorry, how did we get here so fast? This is where I'm staying while in Ponyville, and my poor baby Dragon needs his sleep," Twilight said.
"But Spike doesn't look tired." Pinkie said.
"No, I don't." Spike said, but was ignored as Twilight threw him off her back.
"Aww wook at that, he's so sweepy he can't even keep wittle bawance." Twilight said this in baby talk, much to Spike's annoyance and Ash's amusement.
"But you threw him off your back." Applejack said.
"Poor thing, you simply must get him to bed." Fluttershy said as she took Spike into the library, with Ash and Twilight following her.
"Yes, yes, we'll get right on that. Well, good night." Twilight said as she pushed Fluttershy out of the library and closed the door.
"Huh, rude much?" Spike questioned.
"That was kind of rude, Twilight," Rarity said.
Twilight smiles sheepishly.
"sorry Fluttershy "I was in a rush and wasn't exactly the most social pony before coming to Ponyville." Twilight said.
Fluttershy smiles.
"It's alright, Twilight." Fluttershy said.
"He's right, Twilight, you didn't have to close the door in her face." Ash said.
"Sorry guys, but I have to convince the princess that Nightmare Moon is coming and we're running out of time. I just need to be alone so I can study without a bunch of crazy ponies trying to make friends all the time." Twilight said.
"Um, Twilight, what are you talking about?" Ash questioned.
"Oh, right, sorry about that. I'll explain as I study now. Where's the light?" Twilight questioned.
"Oh, we know what happens next," Rainbow said.
"A pinkie surprise!" Pinkie said.
suddenly the lights went on and a crowd of ponies yelled out surprise, startling the three for a minute before Twilight let out a groan of annoyance as the pink mare from before went up to them.
"Surprise! Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie, and I threw this party just for you, so were you surprised? Were you? the mare known as Pinkie Pie questioned as she jumped over Twilight.
"I am very surprised libraries are supposed to be quite." Twilight said she was annoyed, causing Pinkie Pie to chuckle.
"That's silly. What kind of welcome party would this be if it were quite, I mean, duh, boring?" she said as Twilight walked away.
"You see, I saw you when you first got here, remember?" Pinkie Pie asked as she followed Twilight.
"If there are two things Pinkie's good at, it's parties and talking." Rainbow said.
"You were all "hello" and I was all, "[gasp] remember, you see, I never saw you before, and if I never saw you before, then that means you're new, because I know everypony, and I mean everypony in ponyville." She explained as Twilight groaned.
"And if you're new, you haven't met anyone yet." She continued as Twilight poured herself a drink.
"And if you haven't met anyone yet, you must not have any friends, and if you don't have any friends, you must be lonely, and that made me so sad, and I had an idea, and that's why I went [gasp]." Pinkie Pie said as Twilight took a sip of her drink.
"I should throw a great, big, ginormous, super-duper, spectacular welcome party and invite everyone to Ponyville." Pinkie Pie said as the other four ponies that Ash, Twilight, and Spike had met gathered around her.
"You see, now you have lots and lots of friends." Pinkie Pie said before Twilight's face suddenly went red, and her eyes started to water.
"Are you alright, sugar cube?" Applejack asked when Twilight suddenly jumped into the air as steam shot out of her ears before dashing off.
"As she's so happy, she's crying." Pinkie Pie said as Twilight walked upstairs. Spike picked up the bottle that Twilight had and read the label.
"Hot sauce," he read before Pinkie Pie took the bottle and poured its contents onto a cupcake before eating it as her friends gave her questioning stares.
"That must have hurt your mouth," Rainbow said.
"Yes, it did," Twilight said.
"This is good," she said.
"Only Pinkie would put hot sauce on a cupcake," Rainbow said.
"Of course it's delicious." Pinkie said.
Later that night, Twilight was in her room while the party was still going on. She had her pillow over her head, trying to drown out the music while waiting for the party to end.
She lifted her head up to look at the clock before letting out a groan when Spike and Ash walked into the room, the former wearing a lampshade on his head.
"Why were you wearing a lampshade on your head, Spike?" Twilight questioned him, as she was curious as to why he wore it on his head.
Spike just shrugged his shoulders in response.
"Hey Twilight Pinkie Pie, they're starting to pin the tail on the pony. Want to play?" Spike asked.
"Yeah, Twilight, come and have fun with us," Ash said.
"no! All the ponies in this town are crazy! "Do you know what time it is?" Twilight questioned.
"Wow, Twilight, why don't you tell us how you really feel?" Rainbow said sarcastically.
"Sorry, back then I wasn't very social, but luckily I am now." Twilight said.
"It's the eve of the Summer Sun Celebration; everypony has to stay up or they'll miss the Princess; raise the sun; you really should lighten up, Twilight; it's a party," Spike said as he left the room while Ash stayed behind.
"Hey Twilight, are you okay?" He asked.
"Oh Ash, yeah, I'm fine. Why do you ask?" She asked back.
"It's just that ever since we met, you've been acting like something terrible is going to happen. What's wrong?" He questioned.
Twilight hesitated for a minute before sighing.
"I suppose I do owe you an explanation," she said as she turned to the moon.
"Yes, you do," Rainbow said.
"Come here and look at the moon," she said.
as he did so and saw a face on it.
"What is that?" Ash questioned.
"It's why I've been acting so weird; there's a prophecy that states that when the mare in the moon appears, it will signify the return of Nightmare Moon, who'll bring about eternal night." Twilight explained.
"Wait a minute, I just realized something." Rainbow said.
"What is it?" Applejack questioned.
"How in Equestria did we not see a face on the moon?" Rainbow questioned.
As soon as she said that, the other mare's eyes widened in realization before they collectively facehoofed.
"We're idiots," Applejack said.
"I see, so you believe that this Nightmare Moon will return soon." Ash said.
Twilight nodded.
"Yes, that's why I've been in such a hurry to get here so that I can try and convince the Princess that Nightmare Moon is coming and to find a way to stop her before it's too late." she said.
"That makes sense," Pinkie said.
"Don't worry, Twilight, I'm sure we can stop here after all. You can't give up hope." Ash said as he placed a hoof on her shoulder.
"Wow, Ashy sure has a way with words," Pinkie said.
"I hope you're right, Ash." Twilight said this in worry as she looked back at the moon.
"Come on, guys, it's time to watch the sun rise," Spike said.
A few hours later, all of Ponyville was gathered in city hall, waiting for the princess to raise the sun.
"Isn't this exciting?" Pinkie Pie said she was excited as she went up to Ash, Twilight, and Spike.
"Uh oh, here comes another Pinkie talk-a-thon." Rainbow joked, getting a laugh from her friends.
"Are you excited?" I'm excited "I've never been so excited, well, except for the time that I saw you walking into town and I went [gasp], but really, who can top that?" She said before Fluttershy's birds started to sing, a mare with light brown fur and a white mane and tail walked onto the stage.
"Fillies and gentlecolts, as Mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration," she said as every pony cheered.
"In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sunrise and celebrate this, the longest day of the year." The mayor continued as Twilight looked at the moon in worry as the face disappeared.
"Here comes Nightmare Moon." Rainbow said.
"And now it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony who gives us the sun and the moon each and every day, the good and the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria," she said as Fluttershy turned to her birds.
"ready?" She asked as the mayor finished her speech.
"...Princess Celestia!" She said she was signaling Rarity to open the curtain, only to reveal nothing behind it.
"Man, it must have been shocking not to see Celestia behind that curtain." Discord said.
"it was." The mares and Spike said
"This can't be good." Twilight said as everypony started whispering to themselves.
"Remain calm, everyone; there must be a reasonable explanation," the mayor said.
"Ooh, ooh, I love guessing games. Is she hiding?" Pinkie Pie asked as she looked around.
"Pinkie Pie "I don't think this is a game," Ash said as Rarity walked to the front of the balcony.
"Ash is right," Twilight said.
"She's gone," she said, causing everyone to gasp in shock.
"Ooh, she's good." Pinkie Pie said before she screamed as a purple mist appeared on the balcony, making everypony gasp.
"Oh no," Twilight said as the mist started to take shape, revealing a black-furred mare with a purple mane and tail that flowed like mist, and Ash noticed that she was an Alicorn.
"Nightmare Moon." Twilight said as Spike fainted dramatically before Nightmare Moon started to speak.
"So that's what Luna looked like as Nightmare Moon." Discord said.
"Yeah, and Ash sees that she's an Alicorn." Applejack said.
"Oh my beloved subjects, it's been so long since I've seen your precious little sun-loving faces." She said as everyone looked on in fear.
"What did you do with our princess?" Rainbow Dash demanded as she attempted to fly at Nightmare Moon, only for Applejack to grab her tail with her teeth.
"a little too quick to rush at an Alicorn Rainbow." Twilight said.
"Slow down Nelly," she said as Nightmare Moon laughed evilly.
"why? Am I not royal enough for you? "Don't you know who I am?" She questioned.
"Ooh, ooh, more guessing games, um, hokey smokes, how about queen meanie? No black snooty, black snooty." but before Pinkie could continue guessing, Applejack shoves a cupcake in her mouth to get her to stop talking as Nightmare Moon starts to look around the hall.
"Now's not the time for games, Pinkie." Rarity said.
"Does my crown no longer count now that I've been imprisoned for 1, 000 years?" Did you not recall the legend? "Did you not see the signs?" She questioned.
"Apparently we didn't." Rainbow said as she still felt like an idiot for noticing the signs of Nightmare Moon.
a sentiment shared by her friends.
"I did, and I know who you are. You're the mare in the moon, Nightmare Moon." Twilight said as everypony gasped in shock.
"Well, well, if someone remembers me, then you also know why I'm here." Nightmare Moon questioned
"You're here to..." But Twilight, too scared to finish her sentence, just gulped in fear as Nightmare Moon laughed evilly.
"Remember this day, little ponies, for it is your last; from this day forward, the night will last forever!" She said with an evil laugh.
"She sure likes to talk," Applejack said.
"I don't think so!" A voice called out, causing her to stop laughing.
"Who dares challenge me?" She demanded.
"I do," Ash said as he stepped forward.
The mares, Spike and Discord, stared at Ash in shock.
"Wh-what's Ash doing!?" Twilight asked in shock.
"Is he seriously intending to battle Nightmare Moon!?" Rarity questioned equally shocked.
"Apparently he is." Discord said he was wondering if the Colt was either really brave or really stupid.
"Well, well, little Colt." "I must say you have a lot of nerve to challenge me. Do you really wish to be destroyed that badly?" She asked in a threatening tone.
"Just try it, no matter what, I'm not letting you bring everlasting night!" Ash said with determination, surprising everyone.
His determination surprises the group.
"Very well, then prepare yourself." Nightmare Moon asked, "As she takes a battle stance, will Ash succeed?" or will all of Equestria suffer in an everlasting night?
As soon as the video ended, Rainbow spoke up.
"I can't believe Ash is about to face Nightmare Moon!" She exclaimed.
"I know right!" Pinkie said.
"Do you think he'll be okay?" Fluttershy questioned.
"I'm sure he will be Fluttershy." Rarity said so reassuringly.
"Come on, Twilight, play the next episode!" Spike said.
"Alright, alright," Twilight said.
With that, she grabs the remote.
Disclaimer
Hey everyone, chapter 3 is up, and I always wondered how Twilight was the only one to notice the signs of Nightmare Moon returning—a kind of oversight, if you ask me anyway. Let me know what you think, and I will see you later.