Chapter 5: Grannies Gone Wild
Rainbow Dash was in the locker room of Wonderbolt HQ, and put her Wonderbolt goggles on.
"I'm sooo gald I made it to Las Pegasus before the fastest, most thrilling ride of all time closes for good!" Said Soarin, talking to Misty Fly and Fleetfoot.
"Wait. The fastest, most thrilling ride of all time?" Rainbow said to her coltfriend, confused.
"She hasn't heard of the Wild Blue Yonder?" Misty said, stunned.
Rainbow scoffed.
"Of course I have! It's that one where, uh... All right, you got me. What is it?" Rainbow asked, sheepishly.
"Only the coolest rollercoaster ever!" Soarin said to his marefriend..
"You can't really call yourself a Wonderbolt if you haven't been on it." Misty scoffed.
She then pointed to three photos of each member on the Wild Blue Yonder. Soarin and Fleetfoot in the front car, another with Soarin and another member, and Spitfire and Misty in the front car playing chess which is odd of doing on a rollercoaster going over a hundred and fifty miles per hour.
"It looks incredible!" Rainbow said in awe.
"I just wish that Chase would've come along with us that day, but too bad he hates Las Pegasus due to the loud noise." Misty said
"Oh, it is." Soarin said as he began to explain. "First, you strap yourself into the cloud rocket car, and then you're catapulted straight through a…"
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"...Series of daring dips and terrifying turns…" Rainbow explained the rollercoaster to the students and her friends.
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"...Flipping upside-down so many times you don't know which way is up!" Rainbow said to Pinkie as she back flipped so fast that Pinkie got dizzy and went face first in a chocolate cake.
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"'Til finally you climb to the highest peak on the rails! Then drop towards the ground at lighting speed..." Rainbow told Fluttershy and Rarity.
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Then she finally got to Applejack and Clay.
"...before coming up to a screeching halt! It's the coolest ride ever to exist in the history of Equestria!" Rainbow concluded excitedly.
"That sounds a mite amazing for a ride, Rainbow." Clay said with a chuckle.
"So, when did you ride it?" Applejack asked.
Rainbow went stiff after hearing the Earth Pony mare say that.
"Oh." Rainbow said with a sheepish laugh. "I haven't."
Applejack just sighed as she knew where this was going as well as Clay as he had an annoyed look on his face.
*Main theme*
Clay and Applejack soon got back to work on apple bucking. Clay bucked a few apple trees as some fell into three baskets.
"The ride closes this week!" Rainbow explained. "Forever! But I can't go to Las Pegasus because I have to teach at Twilight's school. I'm gonna miss out on the coolest rollercoaster of all time! Unless…"
"Why do Clay and I feel like you're about to ask us a mighty big favor?" Applejack asked in annoyance.
"Yeah, couldn't you have just asked Darkshine to help you with this, Dashie?" Clay asked with a blunt look.
Rainbow became stiff as she looked away uneasily.
"Yeah, um, about that…" Rainbow said with a nervous stutter.
Flashback
Rainbow Dash was in Darkshine's office and began to explain about the Wild Blue Yonder as the unicorn stallion was busy going over the tests Twilight and Chase had given to the students with a bored look on his face from the explanation the rainbow maned mare had said.
"So I'm begging you to let me go just this once, Darkshine! Please just let me go for some extra credit! Please?" Rainbow begged while she was on her haunches.
Darkshine had just finished going over the tests while not letting his bored expression go away. He sighed as he placed the tests on the desk.
"Well, if that means that much to you, Rainbow, you may go." Darkshine said with a sarcastic smile.
"Really?!" Rainbow said excitedly as she hovered in the air. "Oh thankyouthankyouthankyou-!"
"But on one condition!" Darkshine said sternly, making Rainbow freeze in place with widened eyes as she turned to him. "You have to find somepony to substitute for your class until you get back from Las Pegasus."
"What?!" Rainbow asked in shock before she shook her head and stopped while looking at Darkshine with a concerned look. "But can you do it for me? I can't miss out on the Wild Blue Yonder! It's gonna close there."
Darkshine smirked in amusement.
"It's either that or you have to wait another time to do it." Darkshine said with a smirk. "Besides, you said you would do it so I would give you some extra credit. Plus, Twilight and Chase have other teaching duties on their schedule."
Rainbow Dash finally couldn't take it anymore and groaned in frustration.
"Okay, I'll do it!" Rainbow said nervously. "I'll find somepony to substitute for my class."
That made Darkshine nod in approval before he left to take care of business.
Flashback ended
Clay smirked in sligh amusement.
"So I guess Darkshine couldn't just let you off the hook that easily, could he?" Clay asked with a chuckle as Applejack giggled in amusement.
"Well, he is strict about this just like Chase is." Rainbow argued honestly before she whimpered. "Can you guys cover for my classes?"
Clay and Applejack just shared a look with each other before they smirked.
"Absolutely!" Applejack said with a smile.
"Really? Awesome!" Rainbow said excitedly and was about to fly off, but Applejack stopped her with her rope before she got too far.
"On one condition." Applejack said with a smirk. "You tag along with a few other ponies goin' to Las Pegasus."
Then Granny Smith appeared.
Rainbow Dash laughed thinking it was a joke.
"Surely you don't mean Granny Smith!" Rainbow asked
"No,no, of course not." Clay answered with a mischievous smile. "We mean Granny Smith and the rest of the Gold Horseshoe Gals."
"Hurry your hauches, hinnies!" Granny called her family members.
"Grand Auntie Applesauce, cousin Apple Rose, and cousin Goldie Delicious." Applejack said. "Why, I'm sure they'd be plumb tickled to have you join their annual grandmares' trip to Las Pegasus. It'll be perfect. I'll teach your classes, and you can look after them for me."
"Look after them?" Rainbow scoffed.
"So they don't get too carried away. Usually Big Mac goes along as a chaperone, but I'm sure he'd love a break." Applejack said.
Applejack was right. Big Mac appeared carrying a huge amount of suitcases on his back. He then falls down.
"There is no way I'm going to Las Pegasus with a bunch of old, slow grannies!" Said Rainbow.
"So you don't mind missin' your only chance to ride the Wild Blue Yonder?" Applejack said.
Rainbow soon realizes she has no choice.
"Ugh, fine! I'll go!" Rainbow said angrily.
"Ha! That's the spirit! Now skedaddle so I can help them get ready." Applejack said.
"Applejack! Clay!" Granny Smith called as she was at the barn. "Have you seen my cranky flank cream? I can't find it in this whole tootin' farmhouse."
"It's, uh, gonna take a while." Said Clay heading over to help Granny with Applejack beside her husband.
Rainbow was worried if she'll ever make it in time.
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Sometime later Applejack and Rainbow were at a hot air balloon, and with them was Jade and Sunray. The two were given the order of Chase to help out Rainbow Dash and not to have her go over her head.
"Why is this taking so long?" Rainbow groaned. "The Wild Blue Yonder's gonna close before we even get to Las Pegasus."
"Rainbow Dash!" Jade said sternly, causing the blue mare to flinch. "I know you're worried about this ride, but you really shouldn't disrespect your elders like this."
"I can't wait any longer, Jade!" Rainbow replied back worriedly. "If I keep waiting any longer I might never go on the Wild Blue Yonder."
"Not much in to patience today, huh Rainbow?" Sunray asked.
"You have no idea, Sunray. She's been acting like this all day." Applejack said. "Here." Applejack hands Rainbow a list. "I made a list to help you keep the grandmares out of trouble. Don't wanna have to bring 'em back home before you get to go on your rollercoaster."
"That could happen?!" Rainbow asked in shock.
"Only if you don't follow the rules." Applejack answered. "These grannies need a lot of care. If one of 'em overdoes it, it's bye-bye Las Pegasus for the lot of ya."
"You better start reading that list if you know what's good for you, Dashie." Jade said with a smirk.
Rainbow gives Jade the stink eye and then reads the list.
" "Make sure they get their naps". "Eat only soft foods". "Careful when dancing"? "Don't get too excited"? Seriously?!" Rainbow asked angrily.
"And don't let 'em out of your sight." Applejack said firmly. "Ever."
"Wait. Then how am I supposed to go on the rollercoaster?" Rainbow asked worriedly.
"You'll find time." Applejack reassured the pegasus mare. "And you might even learn a thing or two about havin' a good time from these old gals. Just like how Jade said to not disrespect your elders."
Then Granny Smith and her family members finally arrived.
"Yeah. That'll happen." Rainbow said sarcastically with a roll of her eyes.
Jade and Sunray then went up beside her.
"Remember to be patient, Rainbow." Jade said with a gentle smile. "It's only for a few days until we get back. You'll live."
"Maybe, Jade." Rainbow said miserably.
"All right, y'all! Time to get this show on the road!" Applejack chuckled. "Or in the sky, in this case."
The 4 elderly ponies climbed in the hot air balloon as Jade and Sunray put their saddle bags in the hot air balloon.
"Come on, come on, come on!" Rainbow groaned impatiently.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold your horses, they'll be in." Sunray said to Rainbow
As Goldie place her cats in, they leap out of the balloon clearly not interested in flying. Rainbow angrily pulls her mane, and rushes and grabs the 3 cats. And throws them in.
"Go, go, go, go, go!" Rainbow said impatiently.
"Alright, alright! Enough! We're on our way." Sunray said sternly.
Rainbow Dash then flies up as the balloon's pilot begins to get the balloon in the air.
The balloon took a few seconds to meet up with Rainbow as she screamed.
"Everypony okay in there?" Rainbow asked.
"Dandy as pansy in a plant pot!" Granny said.
"Well, sit back and relax, cause it's smooth flying from here." Jade said.
"You know, this hot air balloon ride reminds me of the time I climbed a tree." Said Apple Rose. "Have I ever told that story?"
"Only about a million times." Auntie Applesauce groaned.
"Huh? What did you say?" Rose asked with a tool to help hear better.
"They said they've heard the tree story!" Rainbow spoke on the device.
"Oh, you wanna hear the tree story?" Rose said, mishearing her. "Okay."
"Here we go Again." Goldie said, upset.
"Back when I was a young filly, I was afraid of tree-climbin'." Rose began to tell her story... Again. "These knockin' hooves sweatin'. Have you ever had the hoof sweats? Well, they're just the worst thing. You know, cousin Strudel - she used to get 'em too. Now, of course she was a champion fritter…"
"Guys, I don't know how much more I can take this." Rainbow said to Jade and Sunray with a worried look.
"Relax, Rainbow." Jade said with an assuring smile. "We'll make time soon enough. Just you wait and see."
Rainbow moaned in depression as she knew she won't be able to get to the roller coaster soon enough.
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Before too long, the balloon has finally arrived at Las Pegasus. The 4 elder ponies step out of the balloon, and Rainbow saw the hotel that their staying and notice a large rollercoaster.
"Well, here we are." Jade said happily.
"It's about time we got here." Sunray said with a relief smile.
"The Wild Blue Yonder is in our hotel?!" Rainbow said excitedly. "Uh, I bet you grannies are feeling super tired from your journey."
"Nope! Said Granny Smith. "How about a trot down the avenue to see the sight, girls?"
"Oh, forget the sight!" Said Goldie. "I came here to play some serious horseshoe toss!"
"Oh, can we see the rainbow fountains at the water show?" Apple Rose asked. "They're so magical!"
"My pores are crying for a mud mask at the Prism Palace Spa!" Said Applesauce.
"Wow! You ladies sure have a lot of planning for this trip, uh?" Asked Sunray with a smirk.
"Oh, you have no idea, Sunray!" Said Granny.
"You know what would be really fun?" Rainbow asked. "Relaxing in our room! Come on. Last one to the hotel is a rotten apple!"
"Rainbow, wait a minute!" Jade shouted, but it was too late.
Rainbow quickly zipped away, and Granny and her family members went for their things along with Sunray and Jade.
"Let me get that for ya." Rainbow said, zipping back.
They begin to walk to the hotel, as Rainbow begins pushing their cases.
"Sounds like this is gonna be one of those days for her, Jade." Sunray said to his sister with a blunt look on his face.
"You got that right, Sunray." Jade agreed with her brother as she shared the same dry look on her face.
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The group of seven soon got to the hotel and Rainbow saw the track of The Wild Blue Yonder.
"Oh-my-gosh-oh-my-gosh-oh-my-gosh-oh-my-gosh!" Rainbow shouted, excitedly. "There it is! The best rollercoaster ever!"
"That sure looks fast." Said Sunray.
"You read my mind, Sunray." Jade said in agreement.
"Aaah! Warm up those withers, ladies!" Goldie said. "There's a horseshoe-hurlin' trophy with our names on it!"
Then the 4 grannies started warming up and stretching. Jade and Sunray looked a little disturbed by that.
"That's disturbing, right there." Said Sunray with a disturbed look. "I'll give you that."
"You don't have to join us, you know." Said Rainbow.
"Relax, Rainbow. We've got enough time to stay here and keep you company before we go to the ride." Jade said as she and Sunray placed their saddle bags on their backs.
Rainbow then felt disturbed of seeing the grannies stretching. And then she saw a ghost image of Applejack.
Don't let them get too excited! Or you'll have to go hooooooome! Applejack vision said.
"Uh, Rainbow. you okay?" Sunray asked. "You kinda looked like you saw a ghost."
"Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa." Rainbow said, stopping them. "That sounds a little too exciting. Why don't we get you checked in first?"
A hotel server came in, and begins loading their bags on a cart.
"Oh, my." Auntie Applesauce said impressed. "You are a strong pony. Aren't you. sugarhocks?"
The three other grannies giggled at that while Sunray and Jade looked a little uncomfortable seeing Auntie Applesauce doing that.
"That's a little creepy." Said Sunray.
Rainbow just groaned.
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They soon arrived at their room and it was a large VIP room.
"Welcome to our Gold Horseshoe Suite." Said Luggage Cart. "Only the best of the best for our favorite guests. Which, of course, means you lovely mares."
"Why, thank you a bushel and a peck, you scrumptious morsel of frosted carrot cake." Auntie Applesauce being kind, and tipping him.
"Oh no." Jade said as she placed her hoof to her face with an annoyed look on her face.
"Oh." He chuckles nervously. "Thank you, ma'am."
He grabs her tip and leaves.
"I think he was sweet on me." Auntie Applesauce said. "Maybe I should ask him to accompany me to the magic show tonight."
"Ha-ha! You sure your name's not Applesaucey?" Granny Smith teased. "Better find the brakes on that buggy, sugar. We just got here."
"You're right." Applesauce agreeing with her. "Better see what else is out there first. The day is young, and I am not!"
The grannies giggled in excitement.
Concern, Rainbow peaks at Applejack's list.
"Uh, Granny Smith's right." Said Rainbow. "Let's not overdo it. She then closed the currents. How about a nice nap so you can really enjoy Las Pegasus?"
Goldie then looked like she had an idea and fake yawns.
"Good idea." Goldie said, faking to be tired. "We could use some shut-eye, hmm?"
She winked at Granny and quickly got the idea.
"But I'm not tired." Apple Rose said, but Granny Smith then nudged her and Rose got the idea."Oh, right! Uh, yaaaawn."
They then fake yawned.
"You, Jade, and Sunray go along now and explore while we rest, sugar booger." Granny said to Rainbow. Yawn.
Then the four grannies then went to their rooms as Sunray and Jade simply glared at Rainbow.
"Uh, if you say so!" Said Rainbow excited for the rollercoaster.
She headed to the door, but one of Goldie's cats was in front of her.
"What? They'll be in here sleeping the whole time I'm gone!" Rainbow said indignantly. The cat just blinked. "Quit judging me!"
Rainbow then left the room, and the cat began to groom itself.
That's when Jade stepped in front of Rainbow Dash with an angry look on her face, making the pegasus mare stop.
"Jade, you and Sunray don't understand!" Rainbow said angrily. "I've been wanting to go on that ride since the other Wonderbolts told me all about it. What could you possibly want from me?!"
"Well, what we want you to do is to at least be patient to go on it while Applejack is counting on you to look after her family!" Jade replied back sternly. "You can't just rush something like this!"
Rainbow wasn't going to back down so easily.
"Look, just let me go at it alone while you guys look after them. And don't chew my head out for this." Rainbow said with a smile.
Jade just looked at Rainbow with a stern glare.
"Well, I dunno…" Jade said and was about to finish, but it was too late.
"Great! Thank you, Jade!" Rainbow shouted as she zipped past Jade, making the unicorn mare flinch in surprise.
"No, wait! Rainbow Dash!" Jade shouted, but Rainbow was already long gone. Jade growled in anger and frustration. "Oh great. After we get Rainbow back to Ponyville, I'm gonna kill her."
Jade walks back to go check on the four elder ponies while Sunray watches her.
"Come on, Jade. At least we know how to respect our elders the right way." Sunray said as he walked up to her. "Something that Rainbow fails to realize just because she's into that stupid ride Soarin told her about, but we need to find something that'll at least make her realize that these sort of things require patience."
Hearing this caused Jade to look at her little brother with a teasing smirk.
"Really?" Jade asked jokingly. "This from the stallion who wanted to become leader of the Elite Ninja until Dad gave it to Chase?"
That caused Sunray to widen his eyes before he groaned in frustration.
"What? It was one time!" Sunray said defensively.
Jade giggled as she and Sunray went to check on the elder ponies.
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Rainbow soon found the line to the Wild Blue Yonder rollercoaster.
"One ticket for the coolest rollercoaster of all time, please." Rainbow excitedly said.
She was soon given her ticket, but when she opened the curtains, there was a long line of ponies wanting one more ride before it closed.
"But... But... this line never ends!" Rainbow gasped.
"I know, right?" Said a mid aged unicorn. "Good thing we can just stand here all day without any responsibilities waiting for us!"
Rainbow groaned, and was forced to give up her ticket as sheleft.
"Oh, hey, thanks!"
"Enjoy the ride." Rainbow said depressed as she walked back to meet up with Jade and Sunray.
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Rainbow soon got back to the room when she was surprised to see Jade and Sunray glaring at her sternly.
"Oh, hey guys." Rainbow greeted the two angry unicorns. "What's up?"
"What's up?" Jade asked in a low angry tone. "Oh gee, we don't know. You tell us."
Jade gestures to the rooms the four elder ponies were staying in.
"Heh. What's the big deal, Jade? They didn't even know I left. I'm sure you guys did a good job covering for me." Rainbow said with a smirk while she went to check up on Granny Smith and her family members, not noticing the glares Sunray and Jade were giving her.
"Ya think?" Sunray asked angrily.
Then one of Goldie's cats leaps out of the bed. Rainbow jumped from that. She pulled the cover off the bed, only seeing pillows. She checked the other beds and they were empty.
"THEY'RE GONE!" Rainbow Dash shouted in fear and shock.
Jade and Sunray didn't share the same look with her as they glared at her angrily.
"I guess now you're starting to know why you have to respect your elders." Jade said sarcastically and sternly. "To not have them goof off alone?"
"No time for sarcastic remarks, Jade!" Rainbow snapped in annoyance before she drags the two unicorns with her out of the room.
(Scene changes)
Soon the three were searching through the arcade.
"Granny Smith!" Rainbow called. "Apple Rose! Are you here?!"
Rainbow even checks inside a photo booth which Lyra and Bon Bon were taking pictures. She even check inside a toy claw machine.
Then Jade and Sunray appeared.
"Anything?!" Rainbow begged.
"Nothing yet. We've searched every place around this area." Sunray answered. "Can't be too hard finding four grandmares, right?"
"Oh, I'm the worst chaperone ever!" Rainbow cried.
"This is exactly why you should've been more patient with yourself, Rainbow! Now Applejack is gonna kill you if she finds out!" Jade said angrily.
Then Ghost Applejack appeared again.
Don't let them out of your siiiiiiiiight! The ghost version of Applejack said sternly.
"I know! I know!" Rainbow said angrily, waving her away and rushes off.
"Were you just talking to yourself?" Sunray asked, confused before he and Jade rushed off to join her.
Rainbow then went up to a pony.
"Excuse me, sir. Have you seen a group of old mars around here?" Rainbow asked anxiously and worriedly.
"Lady, you just described half the ponies in this place." The stallion said, which Rainbow groaned.
"This place is huge! They could be anywhere!" Rainbow said in agitation.
"Don't worry, we'll find them! We just gotta keep looking." Jade said assuringly.
Then suddenly Rainbow, Sunray, and Jade heard a crowd of ponies cheering Goldie's name. They went over and saw Goldie doing a horseshoe toss contest.
"Can they do it?" Said a Carnival Barker. "Can good old Goldie Delicious and the Gold Horseshoe Gals break the all-time resort record, folks?"
Goldie then threw her horseshoe and made a direct hit and the crowd cheered for her victory.
"Now that's how you hurl a horseshoe!" Goldie cheered.
"Ha! No way!" Rainbow said, impressed. "Goldie's totally got game!"
"Gotta admit, she's still got some game left for someone her age." Surnay said, impressed.
"Make some noise for the best-played game of horseshoes this resort has ever seen!" Said the Carnival Barker. "Can you believe your eyes, folks?"
The crowd cheers as Granny Smith hands Goldie another horseshoe.
"Yeah! Go, Goldie!" Rainbow cheered.
"Stand back!" The Carnival Barker warned Rainbow, Jade, and Sunray. "She's getting excited!"
Rainbow, Jade, and Sunray's excitement vanished.
"Huh?" The three asked.
Rainbow then saw Applejack's ghost flying over her.
"Uh oh!"
Goldie gets ready to throw her horseshoe, but Rainbow stops her and takes it.
"Uh, mind if I try?" Rainbow said nervously.
She threw the horseshoe back behind her. But sadly it misses.
"Whoops." Rainbow said innocently. "Guess I'm no good at this game. Sorry."
"And the Gold Horseshoe Gals are out!" Said Carnival Barker. "Looks like the show's over, everypony."
The crowd then leaves and very disappointed.
"Whew, that was close." Jade said with relief.
"You're telling me, Jade." Sunray added in agreement.
"Oh, Jade, Sunray, and I are so glad we found you!" Rainbow said, relieved. "Everypony feeling okay? Not too excited?"
"Pretty much the opposite right now." Goldie complained.
"Good." Rainbow said as she sighed. "From now on, we're not letting you grannies out of our sight."
"In that case, let's paint the town candy apple red!" Said Applesauce.
"Ooh! We could play more games!" Said Goldie.
"Or go shopping for hats!" Apple Rose said. "Have I ever told you about the time I got a new hat, and it turned out to be a bird?"
Rose laughed at that memory and Granny noticed something.
"That's what we ought to do!" Granny Smith said and seems to be pointing to the poster of the Wild Blue Yonder. That brighten Rainbow's mood.
"Really?" Rainbow asked eagerly.
"Well, this day can't get any worse." Sunray said with an annoyed sigh. But Granny Smith was actually pointing to the buffet poster, to which Rainbow felt more worried about not riding the roller coaster as Sunray pinched the bridge of his nose. "And it just did."
"Hit the buffet!" Said Granny excitedly. "All that horseshoe tossin' sure works up an appy-tite."
"Uh-huh…" Rainbow sighed disappointed.
"Rainbow, don't worry, We're sure you'll get on the rollercoaster." Jade said reassuringly and they being to head to the buffet.
(Scene changes)
Soon they were getting something to eat. Sunray got a plate with a grilled cheese sandwich, hay fries, a salad, and some lemonade. Jade had a plate with a salad bowl, a small slice of cake, and an ice cold water.
"I love me some nachos." Granny said, grabbing a plate of nachos. "I'mma set my dentures loose on these vittles until the crumbs cry uncle!"
Rainbow soon notice that and saw Ghost Applejack again.
They can only eat soft foods! You're a nacho away from no rolly - coaster!
She then faded away, and snatches the plate before Granny could take a bite out of the nachos.
"Come on, Granny." Said Rainbow. "You know you can't have those. They're super crunchy."
She then threw them away. She then replace their nachos with bowls of soup.
"How about some nice soft carrot soup, instead?" Said Rainbow Dash.
"I thought you was supposed to be the fun one." Granny complained and headed to find a table.
"Wait. I am fun!" Rainbow said, offended.
"More like the athletic supporter." Jade remarked in annoyance as she and Sunray went to find their own table as Rainbow glared at them annoyingly.
"Attention all, thrill-seekers!" A speaker announced. "There's only one day left to ride the ride of all rides, the Wild Blue Yonder, before it's gone for good! Get in line! Now!"
Two ponies rushed off to catch one more ride on the rollercoaster and Rainbow got more worried, knowing she's running out of time.
She soon joins the grannies at their table with a plate of nachos.
"So... what does everypony want to do tonight?" Rainbow asked with a nervous smile. "I was thinking go to our room and put on eye masks and earplugs?"
She then took a bite of her nachos.
"I'd rather hit the club and show off my dance moves." Said Rose. "I'm quite a legend when it comes to rumba."
"I didn't think someone could dance still at your age." Sunray said.
"You have no idea what surprises we have, Sunray." Granny said with a smug smile.
The grannies soon agreed with Rose as Rainbow Dash had to peek at Applejack's list again.
"Sounds kind of intense." Rainbow said concern. "Aren't you all exhausted from your big day?"
"Heck no!" Goldie shouted. "We save up our energy all year for Las Pegasus weekend, isn't that right, girls?"
"Mmm-hmm!" The other grannies in agreement.
"Ugh." Rainbow complained in annoyance. "Dancing it is, then. I'll be there."
Rainbow's face then splats in her nachos and Sunray took a bite of some.
"Hmm, this are tasty." Sunray said as Jade looked at her brother with a dry look and he took notice. "What?"
(Scene changes)
A short time later, they were at the dance floor. But Rainbow wasn't having any much fun. She then saw Apple Rose dance pass her doing the moon walk.
Then Ghost Applejack appeared again.
Careful when daaaaaanciiiiing! The Ghost wailed.
"Ugh! Stop doing that!" Rainbow said, waving her away, and about had enough of that.
"Rainbow, what are you doing now?" Jade asked curiously, making Rainbow flinch fearfully before she zipped away from the unicorn mare.
"Uh, that's probably enough dancing for now!" Rainbow called to Rose. "Right, Apple Rose?"
"Oh, that was just my warm-up." Apple Rose said and then she spins off.
As they were dancing, two elderly stallions were watching them. One was a blue unicorn with a brown coat, white hair, and purple eyes. The other was a purple Earth Pony with green hair, and green eyes.
"Look! It's our favorite magicians, Big Bucks and Jack Pot!" Said Auntie Applesauce. "And aren't they lookin' handsome as ever?"
Big Bucks then whispered to Jack Pot and then they headed over to them as Granny unexpected undid her hair.
"Well, this should be entertaining." Sunray whispered to his sister, who nodded in agreement.
"You little fillies have got some smooth moves!" Said Jack Pot.
The grannies giggled.
"Say, how would you Gold Horseshoe Gals like to bring some of good energy into our magic show tonight?" Big Bucks asked in offer.
"Here's five complimentary VIP tickets to our most amazing trick in the Ponet Fantastique Theater, just over there." Jack Pot said, handing them tickets and points to the entrance of the theater.
"Sugarcube, we never miss your show." Applesauce said, gladly accepting the offer.
"Fabulous." Said Jack Pot. "We'll save a spot for you on stage."
"And in our hearts." Said Big Bucks and winked.
"So gross." Rainbow said, disgusted.
"That was a bit disturbing." Said Sunray with a disgusted look.
"Yeah, that was very nasty." Jade added as she looked away with a disturbed look on her face.
The grannies cheered.
"Yeehaw, girls! Applesauce landed us some Very Important Pony tickets for the show tonight!" Granny said as she chuckled.
The four grannies laughed and giggled.
"Oh, come on!" Rainbow complained. "You said you were going back to the room after dancing! So each pony could have some alone time?"
"Oh, now don't be a stick in the mud!" Said Goldie. "Trust me, you'll loooove this show! It's the best thing in Las Pegasus!"
The grannies cheered and headed to the theater.
Then the mid age unicorn mare appeared and saw Rainbow.
"Oh, hey! Thanks for giving me your place in line. They said I'm one of the last ponies ever to ride the Wild Blue Yonder! Ha!" The unicorn said as she laughed
Rainbow then falls back, knowing she's running out of time as Sunray and Jade look at her.
"Something tells me she's gonna lose it any second now." Sunray said as Jade turned to him with a concerned look on her face.
"Yeah, she probably won't make it through the day." Jade added worriedly.
(Scene changes)
Some time later, they were at Jack Pot's and Big Buck's magic show. And everypony was enjoying themselves, except for Rainbow who was now losing hope of going on the rollercoaster.
"And now, for the trick that made us famous!" Big Bucks announced.
"The most dangerous magical feat known to ponykind." Announced Jack Pot.
Then the booth on the stage was lowered below it.
"We'd like to invite some very special mares to the stage." Said Jack Pot.
"That's our cue, girls!" Applesauce said.
The four grannies begin to head to the stage as Rainbow, Jade, and Sunray took notice.
"Hey, where are you going?" Rainbow whispered loudly. "Come back!"
Rainbow got up from her seat and went after them.
Soon the four grannies were on the stage.
"Meet our lovely assistants!" Big Bucks announced.
"They will make a splashtastic escape using only the instructions we give them... with our minds." Said Jack Pot.
"Ooh." The crowd said in interest.
"Don't try this at home, folks!" Big Buck called.
Then a large glass cage was lowered, trapping them. Then the cage started to feel up with water.
"Oh, this can't be good." Sunray said as he and Jade each had a panic look on their faces.
Rainbow panics as Ghost Applejack appeared again.
Do I really have to say anything? She said in her normal voice.
"Release those grannies, right now!" Rainbow shouted.
Rainbow quickly pushes the cage and soon water splashes everywhere. Granny Smith pulled Rainbow Dash down.
"What'd ya go and do that for?! That was out big star moment!" Granny Smith demanded as Jade uses her Water element to suck the wet areas dry.
"Y-You were in danger!" Rainbow said. "I saw the water! You were trapped!"
"Oh, pish-tosh!" Said Goldie. "This is a magic show! We've seen it a thousand times! Everypony always escapes."
The crowd murmured in confusing.
"Uh, that's right, folks! Because of our, um, skill as magicians!" Big Bucks said nervously.
"And now, a disappearing act!" Jack Pot said.
He then threw a smoke bomb, and the two ran off the stage as the curtains close.
"Well, I hope you're happy!" Applesauce cried at Rainbow angrily. "We've been waiting to be picked as the lovely assistants in that trick for years!"
"You keep ruinin' our fun!" Goldie said as she was disappointed. "I had a hot hoof goin' in that game you decided to lose for us!"
"And I wanted to eat those nachos at the buffet!" Granny said angrily.
"And I could have torn up the dance floor if you din't keep stopping me!" Said Apple Rose, upset.
"They're bein' too polite to say it, so I will!" Said Granny. "Rainbow Dash, we thought you'd be a hoot, but I ain't never met a wetter hen!"
"What?!" Rainbow shocked.
"She's right!" Goldie said, agreeing with Granny. "You've had your mane in a twist ever since we arrived!"
"Guys, guys! Wait! Hold on!" Jade said as she and Sunray came to Rainbow's defense. "Look, Rainbow Dash has something she would like to say."
"What is it, Jade?" Granny Smith asked curiously.
"Is something the matter, dear?" Apple Rose asked.
"This is something Rainbow has to tell you. Go on, Rainbow." Sunray said to Rainbow Dash, encouragingly.
"I'm so sorry, everypony." Rainbow feeling guilty. "The truth is, all I wanted to do for this whole trip is ride the Wild Blue Yonder. I mean, it's why I came to Las Pegasus in the first place! Applejack and Clay told me not to let you out of my sight, or you might overdo it and we'd have to go home early."
"Applejack put you up to this?" Applesauce asked in surprise.
"AJ also gave her this list." Said Jade, pulling her list and reading it. "Have naps, soft food only, don't get too excited, not leaving their sight."
The grannies then chattered in annoyed.
"Is Applejack just overprotective or too stubborn?" Jade asked with a blunt look on her face as Sunray shared the same expression.
"You honestly have no idea, honey." Granny Smith said.
"Well, now it's too late." Rainbow said. "I ruined your trip, and it's the last day ever to ride the Wild Blue Yonder! The line is so long, I'll never get to go on it."
Then suddenly the grannies started laughing.
"Hey, what's so funny?" Rainbow asked curiously.
"What are you laughing about?" Sunray asked in confusion.
"Is that all you wanted?" Granny Smith chuckled.
"Well, fish-flavored kitten kibble." Said Goldie. "Why didn't you say so sooner? Come on, girls!"
Then they begin to leave the stage.
(Scene changes)
No sooner or later, they soon arrive at the Wild Blue Yonder.
"You know, Granny Smith, I don't mean to be curious in all, but how did you get VIP access to these rides?" Jade asked Granny Smith curiously.
"We're Gold Horseshoe members, Jade." Granny explained to Jade. "The most exclusive club in Las Pegasus." They soon got to the entrance. "And she's with us along with Sunray Steel and Jade Young."
The pony then let them in.
"We've been comin' here every moon since we can remember." Said Goldie. "Even some we don't remember."
"Going on these rides definitely brings good memories to you girls, doesn't it?" Sunray asked the four elders with a smile.
"Yes indeed, Sunray." Goldie said with a smile.
"It definitely has its perks." Said Applesauce.
"Like fancy suites and rollercoaster rides?" Rainbow asked.
"That's right." Said Apple Rose. "And I hope you like riding in the front."
"Um, yes!" Rainbow said and got in the front car. "This is amazing! Isn't this amazing?"
Never thought we'd be the first unicorns to ride a rollercoaster, Jade. Said Sunray as he and Jade were in the 2nd car.
"Sugar, you probably want to hold on 'bout now." Granny said as the rollercoaster begins to move.
The rollercoaster begins to climb up the first steep track and takes off as it came rolling down.
(Scene changes)
And several pictures were taken. After their trip, they began to head home.
"I'm sorry I misjudged you for being older ponies." Rainbow apologizing to them. "You mares are actually pretty cool."
"Yeah, you ladies sure have some thrill left in ya." Sunray said with a smile.
"Rainbow Dash? Jade? Sunray?" Said Granny.
"Yeah, Granny?" Said Rainbow, Sunray, and Jade in unison.
"The gals and I have been talkin', and, well... We think you're a hoot after all! We like to invite you three to become a permanent member of the Gold Horseshoe Gals!" Granny Smith said happily and proudly.
They soon put a Horseshoe Gal shirt on Rainbow, Sunray, and Jade, as well as they gave them each a hat.
"Ha-ha! Really?" Rainbow asked.
"Mm-hmm." The grannies nodded their heads.
"Same time next year?" Applesauce asked.
"I wouldn't miss it for anything!" Said Rainbow. Then she turned to Sunray and Jade with a smile. "And thanks for coming with me, Jade and Sunray. I'm sorry for getting you both so angry. I was looking forward to the roller coaster and, well, I guess I got really carried away."
"Aw, don't worry, Rainbow." Jade said with a gentle smile she shared with Sunray. "We know how much you wanted to ride that thing. Just promise us one thing."
"You name it and I'll do it." Rainbow said with a smile.
"Promise us you'll be much more patient in the future. There are somethings that excitement comes in unexpected places." Jade said with a grin as Rainbow nodded in reply.
"You got it, Jade." Rainbow said with a smile and they continued their trip home.
