hero of equestria

by vamer

mk.

MLP FiM: The Hero of Equestria (MLP FiM x Male Pony Reader) (Season 1)
The Nintega Guy

Published: 2020
Source: https/

Reader's Profile and Harem

So here's how the reader's profile will work in this story.

(Y/N): (Your Name)

(L/N): (Last Name)

(A/N): You won't use your last name in Equestria, but some villains will know your full name.

Gender: Male

Pony Type: Alicorn

Mane, Tail, Coat, & Eye Color: You Decide

Aura Color: You Decide

Your Element of Harmony: Heroism

Your Cutie Mark:

(A/N): You decide on the colors of your cutie mark

Now here are the mares that will be in the readers harem. However, I should say that I plan on the reader getting his harem sometime after Season 3. So you'll have to wait awhile for it.

Twilight Sparkle

Pinkie Pie

Rainbow Dash

Rarity

Applejack

Fluttershy

Starlight Glimmer

(A/N): As you've probably predicted already, she won't come until Season 6 when she's reformed.

Now here are the mares in the maybe section.

Princess Celestia

Princess Luna

Trixie Lulamoon

Now any characters that I did not put on this list, it's because I can't figure out how to hook these characters up with the reader or their already married or dating someone in canon. Don't ask for any gender bending because it won't happen ever. I honestly hate gender bending because it doesn't feel right at all and also it would stray away too much from the canon of the show. Now another thing is that I will include the events of The Movie, Best Gift Ever, and Rainbow Roadtrip as they will all be in their respective seasons when they took place. One alternative I will be making in Season 9 is using the real Grogar instead of him being Discord in disguise. This is because I have something special planned after the Mane 6 and the reader defeat the Legion of Doom. Finally, a shoutout to LordStarX101 for the inspiration of making this story.

The Nintega Guy: That just about wraps it up.

Rainbow Dash: This better be as good as a Daring Do book.

The Nintega Guy: Trust me Dash, it'll be like seeing yourselves in live action. . . sort of.

Twilight Sparkle: Still, I can't believe your willing to write the reader in all of our adventures over the years.

Pinkie Pie: Yay! 9 Books and their all about us! *pulls out party cannon and blasts it*

Applejack: Simmer down there Pinkie. But still Twilight's right, y'all going through. . . everything?

The Nintega Guy: You betcha.

Rarity: Darling, this could take years. . . are you sure?

The Nintega Guy: Don't underestimate me everypony, I've got this.

Fluttershy: Okay, we trust you.

The Nintega Guy: Thanks. Anyways, can you guys say one last to the readers out there.

The Mane 6 look at each other and nod before turning to the readers to make their announcement, but Pinkie blurts out something else.

Pinkie Pie: NINTEGA HAS A PERSONAL LIBRARY OF MLP FANFICS IN HIS ROOM!

The Nintega Guy and Mane 5: PINKIE!

Pinkie Pie: What? It's true.

The Nintega Guy: Stop telling my secrets to the public, and not that, the other thing.

Pinkie Pie: Ooooh. Okay!

Mane 6: We hope you all enjoy the story! *waves at readers*

Prologue: Back To Where it All Started

(M/C): Mane Color

(T/C): Tail Color

(C/C): Coat Color

(E/C): Eye Color

(A/N): This will help describe how you look throughout the story.

Third P.O.V.

Equestria: the peaceful kingdom full of very magical creatures is land co-ruled by Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. For years going on, seven ponies who are best friends went on many adventures together to not only teach themselves, but all of Equestria the meaning of friendship. Twilight Sparkle, the Element of Magic, Rainbow Dash, the Element of Loyalty, Pinkie Pie, the Element of Laughter, Fluttershy, the Element of Kindness, Applejack, the Element of Honesty, Rarity, the Element of Generosity, and (Y/N), the Element of Heroism. Along the way, many roadblocks of specific, historic villains got in their way in order to take over all of Equestria. Queen Chrysalis, King Sombra, Lord Tirek, The Storm King, and Cozy Glow were these villains and made many attempts to try to destroy and rule Equestria, but thanks to the Mane 7, these villains perished and were defeated for good. However, not everything was peaceful once more when the threats have been abolished. Grogar, the former emperor of Ancient Equestria brought all of the villains back and made an alliance with them to rule Equestria together. Now, the biggest battle all of Equestria has ever faced happened and the Mane 7 try to stand together once again to defeat them, but this time teamwork and friendship won't be enough. (Y/N), the Element of Heroism was the main victim to Grogar as he was the one to have magic unlike anyone else in Equestria. The battle is taking place in a open field outside of Ponyville, Cloudsdale, and Canterlot. We now see (Y/N) battling Grogar and trying to defend the rest of the Mane 7 as they are both on the ground exchanging magic hits from each other. He is an alicorn with (C/C) coat, (M/C) mane, (T/C) tail, and he has (E/C) eyes.

(Y/N)'s P.O.V.

Yeah. . . this is me. So all of you are probably wondering, why is there an extremely handsome alicorn stallion fighting a psychotic blue ram and risking his life to try to save 6 beautiful mares and the entire world? Well, it's kind of hard to explain. I never thought in my life that my fate would to come here and risk my life to protect this world and those that I love dearly. But the thing is, is that I made a promise, and I never break my promises to anyone. What? You want to know what that promise is? Alright, let's go all the way back to how it started. Pinkie, would you do the honors?

Pinkie Pie: Sure (Y/N). Leave it to me. *swipes the screen back all the to the start*

Thanks, Pinkie. Now to where it all begin. . .

My name is (Y/N) (L/N) and I was originally born in this world called Earth. Deep down in there, you see the city I was originally from and there I am as a human. . . well almost human. Under my hair on my forehead. . . is a tiny horn and under my clothes on my back, I had wings so I could fly. Let me just tell you, I was born with extraordinary powers, powers called magic. I was told to keep them a secret by my mother, but as any young troublemaker would do, I nearly did the exact opposite. For 17 years, I wasn't really allowed to have any friends because my mother didn't want my secret to be exposed. I was also home schooled too. However, I did something else. Earth is a great planet filled with amazing people, so instead I used my magic in secret to help others out. I could teleport an old lady across the street, catch bad guys off guard by doing something unusual, I could even save lives from devastating situations. Nobody, and I mean nobody knew that all of this was my doing for 17 years. Today was different though. Currently right now, I'm using my magic as super speed so one could see me flying towards my house. I'm carrying a small brown box tied with a pink bow on it. Today, is my mother's birthday and she was the only person I could count on to make my life as happy as possible. I'm just arriving at my house as I go into any alleyway and focus my magic to teleport into my house and in front of my mother.

(Y/N): Surprise!

(M/N) (Mother's name): *gasps and sighs* (Y/N), have you been using your magic again?

(Y/N): Yep. Guilty as charged.

My mother facepalms and sighs at me while shaking her head.

(M/N): (Y/N), how many times have I told you that you need to be careful, someone could have seen you.

(Y/N): Oh, please. No one saw me. My magic allows me to do all kinds of things not be seen. Also, I wanted to give you this.

My mother sees the box I had as she smiles and takes it to open it. Inside of it was a red rose, and my mothers favorite flower was a rose. She smiles when she sees the rose and goes up to hug me as I hugged her back. I always loved seeing her smile as the one thing I never want anyone to go through, is being sad or in despair.

(M/N): How did I end up with such a sweet son?

(Y/N): You just did mom. A son that will want to see and make his family feel safe all of the time.

(M/N): Your such a sweet boy.

(Y/N): I know mom. I know.

Just then, we both heard a knock on the door and we broke our hug and looked at each other confused.

(M/N): Who could that be?

(Y/N): Beats me. Did you invite someone today?

(M/N): No. I rarely invite people here, unless it's something urgent.

Suddenly, the door knocking then turned into banging as we heard someone yell outside.

???: Magic users! We know your in there! These are the government agents, open the door or we'll be forced to bust inside!

(M/N): *gasps* Oh, no!

(Y/N): What? The government?

My mother suddenly grabs my hand and drags me away somewhere as we both run downstairs into the basement. As we do, we could here the door to our house bust down and people came inside carrying tranquilizers with them.

Government Agent 1: Alright, magic users! Hands up and come along quietly so we want have to shoot! Search, the area and find anyone who lives here.

The other agents nod and decided to search all around our house for us as we hid down in the basement. My mother and I both had worried looks on our faces with what's happening, but my mother then turns to me with a serious look on her face.

(M/N): I believe the time has come.

(Y/N): The time for what?

My mother puts her hands on my shoulders and stares deep into my eyes.

(M/N): *sighs* (Y/N) (L/N). I think it is time I reveal to you a secret I've been keeping from you for awhile now.

My mother then closes her eyes and what I saw next brought an extreme shock to me. A light shines as I now see that my mother has a horn on her forehead and she also has large wings.

(M/N): (Y/N), I have the same magic you do.

(Y/N): W-What!?

(M/N): Yes, I'm sorry that I had to hide this from you, but it was the only way so that I couldn't show my true self to you or others to keep them safe.

We then hear the agents again as we were getting scared by the second.

Government Agent 1: Have you found them?

Government Agent 2: No, they've eluded us. We've haven't checked their basement yet.

The mother gasps as she then has a pink aura glow around her and her horn glows as she then makes a portal appear in front of me, and inside of it we both see a dark forest in it.

(A/N): Just pretend the Mane 6 aren't there.

(M/N): (Y/N), I need you to go through that portal. You'll be safe there. That is Equestria, the place where I originated from along with your magic.

(Y/N): What about you?

(M/N): I'll be fine. I'd rather die than see my only son in danger.

I put on a worried face as I looked up at my mother scared.

(Y/N): What?! No! I don't want to go without you!

(M/N): You must (Y/N). Don't worry, Equestria is a wonderful place where. . . everypony get's along.

(Y/N): Everypony?

(M/N): Once you jump through that portal, you'll turn into a different species. One I'm familiar with.

(Y/N): But still I don't want to lose you and be all alone!

(M/N): Which is why I want you to go into that world and. . . make friends. Real friends.

(Y/N): But I've never had a friend! The only friend I've ever had is you! I don't to leave the closest person to me!

(M/N): (Y/N), there is only a matter of time before we're caught. Go please. Do this for your mother.

I had tears in my eyes at this point as I wrapped my arms around my mother to hug her tightly. She did the same and she also had tears in her eyes. Once we broke the hug, she stares back into my eyes and smiles.

(M/N): (Y/N), promise me one thing. Okay?

(Y/N): Absolutely, what is it?

(M/N): Protect all of your friends. Protect my original world. No matter what, for me, do you understand.

I stared at my mother as I nodded vigorously. She kisses my forehead and rubs my head.

(M/N): Now go! Go!

I then jumped through the portal as my form changed completely. I was now a pony with wings and a horn on my head. I had a (C/C) coat, (T/C) tail, (M/C) mane, and (E/C) eyes. It was weird at first as I was standing on my hind pony legs and lost my balance and landed on my stomach. I then got the hang of being a pony instantly as I stood on all four of my hooves and inspected my body. I noticed that I had a weird looking mark where my flank is, and it was a symbol of a heart with wings and an angel halo.

(A/N): You decide on the colors

(Y/N): I'm a. . . pony?

I hear the government agents run in the basement as I looked back to see them through the portal with my mother protecting me.

Government Agent 1: All right, hands up in the air. Both of you.

(M/N): You will NOT lay a finger on my son!

(Y/N): MOM!

My mom looked back at me and I saw tears in her eyes as she gave me a small smile.

(M/N): Goodbye, (Y/N), my sweet son.

(Y/N): NO!

I tried to run back and save my mother, but it was too late as when I jumped at it, it closed on the spot and I was now stranded in the middle of a forest. I was breathing heavily as now I don't know what to do. I've lost my old home and my mother. However, she did tell me to promise her to make friends and protect those friends at all costs. So I guess that's what I'm going to do. I look to see a path down the forest and not too far away, I see what looks to be some kind of city in the distance. That means there must be people there, and the perfect opportunity to finally meet people and make some friends. I start walking that direction before saying one final thing.

(Y/N): *sighs* I guess this is how my new life starts.

Prologue End.

(A/N): This will probably be one of the only times I'm going to use the reader's point of view. Anyways, next chapter will be where (Y/N) arrives in Ponyville for the first time and meets 5 new and amazing friends.

Chapter 1: A New Home in Ponyville

(Y/N) was walking through the forest for awhile until he came out to eventually see in the distance a huge town filled with many small buildings. This was the main town almost everypony lives in called Ponyville.

(Y/N) looks at Ponyville with a huge shock in his eyes as this wasn't a type of city he was expecting.

(Y/N): Whoa. This place isn't like anything back in my world. I wonder if people live there.

(Y/N) walks until he arrives at Ponyville through the main entrance and he looks all over the town in awe that this is a place where his mother used to live in. Unbeknownst to him, many ponies noticed him and were staring at him in shock that he was an alicorn and a male alicorn at that.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Okay. Why is everyone staring at me? This is kinda creepy. Is there something on my face? Am I an outsider or something?

When (Y/N) noticed some of the ponies staring at him, they went back to their business to try and not be rude.

???: Hi there!

(Y/N) heard a female voice and he turned around to see a mare with a pale, light greyish raspberry coat, a poofy mane and tail that was a brilliant raspberry color, light cerulean eyes, and she had a Cutie Mark is two blue balloons with yellow strings and one yellow balloon with a blue string.

(Y/N) was a little nervous that he was meeting a new person. . . well pony as he never interacted with one before besides his mother to keep his magic secret.

Pinkie Pie: Hi! I'm Pinkie Pie! Are you new? You must be new! I've never seen you around here in Ponyville before so you've gotta be new!

(Y/N) was taken off guard by her cheery tone, but he felt like he could at least speak to her to try and make a conversation.

(Y/N): Y-Yes I'm new. My name is (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N) huh? I've never heard anypony have that kind of name before! But my Pinkie Sense did tell me that I would meet somepony soon and now I see in front of me somepony new!

Pinkie then noticed that (Y/N) had both wings and a horn and she let out a huge gasp.

Pinkie Pie: *gasps* You're an alicorn!?

(Y/N) was confused to what Pinkie meant by alicorn, but he just nodded yes to humor her.

Pinkie Pie: I never thought I would meet an alicorn stallion! This day just got better!

(Y/N): (Thoughts) I've never seen someone so. . . happy and hyperactive before.

Pinkie Pie: Oh! Before I forget!

Pinkie rushes off in a blur, but returns instantly to reveal a wagon.

Pinkie Pie: This is my welcoming wagon! I hope you enjoy it!

Pinkie presses a button on the wagon, revealing a microwave oven, tiny flag poles, and musical horns. Then fun-loving music started playing and Pinkie started singing which surprised (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Welcome welcome welcome

A fine welcome to you

Welcome welcome welcome

I say how do you do?

Welcome welcome welcome

I say hip hip hurray

Welcome welcome welcome

To Ponyville today

Pinkie Pie: Wait for it!

The microwave oven then blasts a lot of confetti out at (Y/N) and he was just dumbfounded. But soon that look turned into one of happiness as he smiled and let out a small chuckle.

(Y/N): That was amazing, Pinkie! I loved it!

Pinkie Pie: Really? Yay!

Pinkie ran up and hugged (Y/N) tightly which surprised him before she let go of him.

Pinkie Pie: Well (Y/N), since your new to Ponyville, I'm going to throw you a welcome to Ponyville party for you.

(Y/N): A party? For me?

Pinkie Pie: Of course silly.

(Y/N): That's. . . amazing! Thanks Pinkie!

Pinkie Pie: Your welcome. Okie dokie (Y/N), how about you take a look around Ponyville while I prepare your party for you? It'll be at Sugarcube Corner, the bakery that looks like a gingerbread house! I'll see you later (Y/N), but first have a cupcake!

Pinkie pulls a cupcake out of nowhere and she hands it to (Y/N) which he took with a bright smile. Pinkie then zooms off to who knows where but she had a thought in her mind about (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: (Thoughts) That (Y/N), he's actually kinda cute. I can't wait to meet him again.

(Y/N) stared at the cupcake for a bit with a smile as he had something in his mind too.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) No one besides my mom has ever given me a gift before. I like Pinkie, she's the first pony for me to meet and we're already hitting it off. I wonder if there's anypony else that I can meet.

(Y/N) ate his cupcake before walking around Ponyville once more minding his own business. . . until a raspy female tomboy voice yelled out from above.

???: WATCH OUT!

(Y/N): Huh?

When (Y/N) looked up, a blue and rainbow blur crashed into him from above and he along with who crashed into him was rolling on the ground before they eventually stopped.

???: Oops. Sorry about that.

The pony got off of (Y/N) and he sees that the pony who crashed into him was a Pegasus mare with a pale, light greyish cerulean coat, moderate cerise eyes, a rainbow mane and tail, and her Cutie Mark is a blue-yellow-red tri-colored lighting bolt with a cloud. She was flying in the air with her wings.

(Y/N): It's fine. I'm not hurt or anything.

Rainbow Dash: Really? Well, alright then. Say, are you new to Ponyville? I've never seen you around here before.

(Y/N): Yeah. I actually just arrived. My name is (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N) huh? Weird name. No offense though.

(Y/N): None taken. So what's your name?

Rainbow Dash: The name's Rainbow Dash, the fastest flyer in all of Equestria.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow and smirked at Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Fastest huh? Care to prove it?

Rainbow Dash: Is that a challenge?

(Y/N): Maybe, how about we race?

Rainbow Dash: You're so on!

(Y/N): Alright then, let me just get ready.

(Y/N) opened up his wings and flew up to Rainbow Dash's level and she looked at (Y/N) with a shock in her eyes.

Rainbow Dash: You're an alicorn?!

(Y/N): Uh, yeah. I guess I am.

Rainbow Dash: That. . . is. . . AWESOME! I've never met an alicorn before, and especially not an alicorn stallion.

(Y/N): Well, I guess you have now. You ready to race?

Rainbow Dash put on a competitive face and grinned.

Rainbow Dash: Alright then, first one to the town square and back to here will the winner.

(Y/N): Got it!

Rainbow Dash: Alright. . . Ready. . . Set. . . GO!

Both of them flew through Ponyville racing each other and surprisingly to both of them, they were neck and neck.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Wow, she is fast!

Rainbow Dash: (Thoughts) He's as fast as me?! This will be fun!

Both Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) flew to the town square and they both made a U-turn and flew back to the exact spot where they started and they both finished at the exact same time resulting in the race being in a draw.

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash: I win! What?!. . . WE TIED! NO WAY!

Rainbow Dash: Wow! We've got to race again sometime! That was one of most heated races I've ever done.

(Y/N): Me too! That was fun, Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: Likewise. Well, I've gotta go do some weather jobs, so I'll see you later (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash flew off, but she had a thought in her mind about (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: (Thoughts) Not many stallions get my attention, but there's something about (Y/N) that's just different. I don't know what it is, but all I can say is that I hope to see him again.

(Y/N) stared up to the sky where Rainbow Dash and he had a happy look on his face.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Rainbow Dash is really competitive and cool. I hope we can race each other again sometime. It would make some of my days not feel so dull.

(Y/N) flew up in the air for awhile around Ponyville before he saw a large farm in the distance. He thought it looked interesting, so he decided to fly over to it before landing on the ground. This was the farm of the juiciest apples in Equestria, Sweet Apple Acres.

(Y/N): Wow. What a large farm.

(Y/N) entered Sweet Apple Acres and looked around the farm for a bit before he heard a female southern voice coming from the orchid.

???: YEE-HAW!

(Y/N) walked to where he heard the voice and he sees a mare kicking an apple tree with her hind legs which made the apples fall down into buckets that were under the trees. The mare has a brilliant gamboge coat, a pale, light greyish olive man and tail, moderate sap green eyes, she had a Cutie Mark of three red apples, and she was wearing a Stetson hat.

(Y/N): Excuse me miss.

Applejack turned around to see (Y/N) and she smiled at him.

Applejack: Howdy there! Ah haven't seen ya around here before. Ya new here to Ponyville.

(Y/N): Yes I am. My name is (Y/N).

Applejack: (Y/N)? Now where in tarnation have I heard that name before? Not that it matters. Mah name is Applejack, welcome to Sweet Apple Acres, home of the juiciest apples in all of Equestria.

(Y/N): Really? They're that good?

Applejack: Ya bet. Do ya wanna try one?

Applejack picked up an apple from one of the baskets with her hoof and handed it to (Y/N). He looked at the apple and took a bite out of it and when he did, his eyes then turned into apple shapes for a split second as he couldn't believe how well it tasted to him. He then finished the apple with a smile on his face.

(Y/N): Wow. That apple. . . was the best one I've ever tasted!

Applejack: *chuckles* Told ya. Mah family and I have been running Sweet Apple Acres here for a long time.

Applejack then got a closer look at (Y/N) and saw that he had both a horn and wings.

Applejack: Well I'll be, you're an alicorn.

(Y/N): Yep. I guess I am.

Applejack: Ah never thought I'd meet one, especially a stallion at that.

(Y/N): Well, you just did.

Applejack: Ah guess so. Anyways, ah got more chores to do around here, so ah better get back to work.

(Y/N): Alright then. It was nice meeting you Applejack.

Applejack: It was nice meeting ya too (Y/N) and ya always welcome back to Sweet Apple Acres when you get the chance.

(Y/N): Thanks. Bye Applejack.

Applejack: See ya later sugarcube.

(Y/N) and Applejack waved each other goodbye and Applejack had a thought in her mind when she turned back to finish her work.

Applejack: (Thoughts) That (Y/N). He's not that half bad lookin'. Ah hope ah meet him again sometime.

(Y/N) also had a thought in his mind when Applejack said those last few words to him.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Sugarcube? Is that suppose to be a nickname for me? Wow. No one's ever called me by a different name, and I actually kind of liked it.

(Y/N) flew back to Ponyville and he saw a large, cylindrical building shaped with decorative pillars and pony sculptures lining the lower and upper exterior. This was a clothing store in Ponyville called Carousel Boutique.

(Y/N) flew down to the boutique and took a good look at it.

(Y/N): Hmm. This looks like a place where pony clothes are made. I wonder what outfits are inside.

(Y/N) went inside of the boutique and inside he saw a bunch of mannequins of ponies, some of which had different clothing on them to display. He then notices a unicorn mare who which looked like was working on a dress.

(Y/N): Hello miss, I was-

???: Hush please, I will be with you in a moment.

Her voice was a Trans-Atlantic English accent and it looked she was sewing something and she seemed to be doing it with her horn as both her horn and the sewing machine glowed a light cornflower blue magic aura.

The unicorn mare took a few minutes, but she finished sewing what looked to be a purple dress and she used her magic to put it on a mannequin nearby. She then turns towards (Y/N) which gave him a better look of her. The unicorn mare had a light grey coat, an indigo mane and tail that was curly, and her eyes were moderate azure blue with light cornflower greyish blue shadow. Her Cutie Mark consisted of three blue lozenge diamonds.

Rarity: Welcome to Carousel Boutique. How may I help-

When (Y/N) turned towards Rarity, he had a slight blush on his cheeks and Rarity also did. Both of their eyes were filled with sparkles as they both stared at each other in the eye.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Whoa! She's beautiful!

Rarity: (Thoughts) Oh. My. Stars! He's an alicorn, and a handsome one at that! Quick Rarity, talk to him. (Out of Thoughts) You're an alicorn!

(Y/N): Um, Y-Yes I am.

Rarity: I've never seen such a handsome alicorn stallion, the only alicorns we know in Equestria are Princess Celestia and her niece Princess Cadance.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) She called me handsome? I. . . wasn't expecting that.

Rarity: Are you by any chance related to them or anypony in the royal family?

(Y/N): Um, no I'm not.

Rarity: I see. Well my name is Rarity, what is yours darling?

(Y/N): My name is (Y/N).

Rarity: (Y/N). I've never heard of such a fancy name.

(Y/N): Yeah. I've been getting that a lot today ever since I've arrived in Ponyville.

Rarity: Well anyways, what can I help you with today (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Oh, nothing special. I just came in to see what clothes Ponyville has, and I must say their very well done.

Rarity: Well, if you just saw darling, I am indeed responsible for making all of those clothes in Ponyville.

(Y/N): Really? Well I must say that you actually might become the best fashion designer in the world. These are amazingly sewn by someone like you.

Rarity blushes at the compliment (Y/N) was giving her as she let's out a small giggle.

Rarity: Oh, thank you for the praise darling.

(Y/N): Your welcome, I better go and check out the rest of Ponyville. It was nice meeting you Rarity. I hope to see you again.

Rarity: Ta ta darling.~

When (Y/N) exited the boutique shop, Rarity let out a long dreamy sigh and she leans on her desk and puts her hoofs on her cheeks while looking up with hearts in her eyes.

Rarity: (Thoughts) Oh my Celestia! He's such a handsome stallion with such gorgeous (E/C) eyes, his amazing mane and tail, he is truly divine!

(Y/N): (Thoughts) That Rarity was beautiful. I wouldn't mind seeing her again sometime.

(Y/N) continued walking around Ponyville as he was daydreaming about how everything is so far.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Wow. This world is so cool. I never thought my mother would bring me to such a wonderful world with wonderful ponies.

As (Y/N) was lost in thought, he accidentally bumped into a mare and they both fell on their flanks.

(Y/N): Oh, I'm so sorry! I wasn't paying attention!

???: N-No it's okay.

The mare spoke in a shy and gentle voice which gave (Y/N) the idea that she was probably introverted. When (Y/N) looks at the mare he bumps into, he sees a Pegasus mare with a pale, light greyish gold coat, a pale, light greyish rose mane and tail, cyan eyes, and she has a Cutie Mark of three butterflies with cyan bodies and pink wings.

(Y/N): Again. I'm sorry for bumping into miss. Let me help you.

(Y/N) extended his hoof out to Fluttershy and she looked down shyly as she grabbed (Y/N)'s hoof and he pulled her up.

Fluttershy: Th-Thank you.

(Y/N): Your welcome. My name is (Y/N), what's yours?

Fluttershy: . . .Fluttershy.

Fluttershy spoke in a very quiet tone, so (Y/N) couldn't hear her.

(Y/N): Huh?

Fluttershy: M-My name is Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Fluttershy. That's a nice name for you.

Fluttershy smiled and blushed at the compliment as she turns her head to hide behind her hair. Out of the corner of her eyes however, she then notices that (Y/N) is an alicorn.

Fluttershy: Oh my. You're an alicorn?

(Y/N): Yep. I'm actually new here to Ponyville and I've got to say that Ponyville is a really great place.

Fluttershy: It is. The ponies that live here are nice and the animals are great.

(Y/N): Oh. Do you like animals?

Fluttershy: Oh yes, I love animals in every way.

Just then, a white fluffy bunny jumped out of Fluttershy's mane and it hopped towards (Y/N) and gave him a small smile.

(Y/N): Oh. Hi there little guy.

Fluttershy: This is Angel, my pet bunny. Say hi Angel.

Angel waves at (Y/N) as he also did the same.

Fluttershy: Um, sorry to be in a rush (Y/N), but Angel and I have to go now. I have some animals I need to feed.

(Y/N): I understand. There's also something I need to do as well. It was nice meeting you Fluttershy and you too Angel. I hope we see each other again.

Fluttershy: It was nice meeting you as well (Y/N).

Fluttershy and (Y/N) waved to each other before they walked off and went their separate ways. As they were however, they both had a thought in their minds.

Fluttershy: (Thoughts) I've never met such a nice alicorn stallion before. I feel different when I'm around (Y/N) for some reason. He has such a fancy name too.

Angel taps Fluttershy's hoof and he had a mischievous look on his face while he was crossing his arms with a smirk on his face. Fluttershy could tell what he was implying by just looking at him.

Fluttershy: What? Oh. . . um. . . no I don't have a crush on him Angel. B-But I mean, i-it's not that I don't think he's a handsome pony, but he's just. . . different.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Fluttershy may be a bit shy, but she's actually kind of cute. I hope I get to see her again sometime.

(Y/N) was flying a lot more around Ponyville for the afternoon just exploring every part of it and how unique it was to him, but he then all of a sudden realizes something.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) I don't have a place to stay. My mother sent me here and now I can't go back to my old home. *sad sigh* But I have to try and make the best life I can without her. I wonder if there's anyplace I can stay for a few nights before getting a house here in Ponyville.

(Y/N) walked around Ponyville and he saw a couple of mares nearby, so he decided to walk over to them to ask where he could stay. The first mare was a unicorn and she had a light aquamarine coat, a pale, light grayish cyan mane and tail with white highlights, she had brilliant gamboge eyes, and her Cutie Mark was a harp. The second mare was an earth pony with a light apple greenish gray coat, a moderate cobalt blue mane and tail with light fuchsia stripes, she had moderate arctic blue eyes, and her Cutie Mark was three candy wraps that were light blue and yellow.

(Y/N): Excuse me.

(Y/N) got both of the mares attention and when they saw him, they both gasped and looked at each other with excitement.

Lyra Heartstrings: Bon Bon, it's that alicorn stallion everyone's been talking about!

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): I know! I know! I've never thought that I would ever meet one in my life.

Both of them were jumping up and down with joy and (Y/N) just let's out a nervous chuckle at their excitement.

(Y/N): Yep. That's me.

Lyra Heartstrings: Are you related to Princess Celestia in anyway?! Please! Tell us! Tell us! Tell us!

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Who is this Princess Celestia they keep speaking of? (Out of Thoughts) Um. . . no I'm not.

Both of them then look at (Y/N) with shocked looks.

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Really? Then where are you from?

(Y/N) got a little nervous as he couldn't just tell them that he came from another world. He sweated a little before he got the idea to make a tiny fib.

(Y/N): I'm from. . . someplace far, far, away. Almost nopony knows that it exists.

Lyra Heartstrings and Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Ooooooh.

(Y/N): Anyways, I was wanting to ask if you two know anyplace I could stay here in Ponyville for a few nights.

Lyra Heartstrings: Well, there's an inn in Ponyville nearby and they let you stay there for three days for free until you have to pay.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Three days huh? Well. . . a lot can happen in that time.

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): You can ask the mayor of Ponyville, Mayor Mare if you want a house built somewhere around here.

(Y/N): Mayor Mare? Where is she?

Lyra Heartstrings: She should be at her office right now near the town hall.

(Y/N): Thank you. I've never got your names though, but allow me to introduce myself, my name is (Y/N).

Both Lyra and Sweetie Drops gave a confused look at (Y/N) as like everypony else never heard a name like that before.

Lyra Heartstrings: (Y/N)? I never heard a name like that before.

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Me neither, but anyways my name is Bon Bon.

(A/N): If you never saw S5 Ep9, then Sweetie Drops doesn't reveal her real name until then.

Lyra Heartstrings: And my name is Lyra Heartstrings, it's nice to meet you (Y/N).

(Y/N): Likewise. Well, I've better get going so I can reside here. I'll see you two another time.

(Y/N) waves at the two mares before flying off. Lyra and Sweetie Drops looked at each other with huge smiles on their faces about how they both just met an alicorn stallion.

(Y/N) eventually arrives at the mayor's office and asked to meet with her in which she agreed to meet with (Y/N) in a few minutes. After a few minutes of waiting, (Y/N) was to meet with the mayor of Ponyville, Mayor Mare. Mayor Mare was an Earth pony mare with a pale, light grayish amber coat, a light cornflower bluish gray mane and tail with a lighter streak, moderate phthalo blue eyes, she is also wearing glasses and a white neck collar with a teal ribbon underneath. Her Cutie Mark is a tan scroll tied with a blue ribbon.

Mayor Mare: Hello, I am Mayor Mare, the mayor of Ponyville. You must be the male alicorn I've been hearing about all over the town.

(Y/N): Yep, that's me. My name is (Y/N) and I was wondering if I could have a house made here in Ponyville.

Mayor Mare: Well, of course. You can pay the necessary Bits you need in order to purchase your new home. About 250 will do.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Bits? Is. . . that the currency here or something? Uh Oh! I don't have any of those on me.

When (Y/N) had that thought in his mind, he noticed that his tail felt a little heavy and he used his magic to see what it was. He then found and pulled out a small brown pouch bag and saw a note on it that said "Use these to get your new home. Love, Mom!" (Y/N) had a shocked look when he saw a bunch of Bits in the pouch, but at the same time he was happy that his mother thought this through and knew what to expect for him before he had to abandon Earth.

(Y/N): Will these do?

(Y/N) placed the bag down with his magic and Mayor Mare looked inside of it to see that he had more than enough inside of it and she nodded.

Mayor Mare: Yes, this will definitely work. We will build your home near where the Golden Oak Library is. The Golden Oak Library will look like a giant tree filled with many windows on them, so you'll know where to expect it to be built.

(Y/N): Thank you. How long will it take?

Mayor Mare: Most likely a week.

(Y/N): Okay then I'll stay at the Ponyville Inn until it's completed.

Mayor Mare: Great. Is there anything else I can help you with?

(Y/N): Nope. I think that's it. I guess I'll be going now.

Mayor Mare: Alright (Y/N), if you have any questions about Ponyville, you can always come talk to me.

(Y/N): I will. Thank you mayor.

(Y/N) made his reservation at the Ponyville Inn for his temporary stay. And right now, he is on his way to Sugarcube Corner for the party Pinkie planned for him.

(Y/N): That must be it!

(Y/N) walked inside of the bakery to find that was very dark inside and he looked around for a bit confused until. . .

???: SURPRISE!!!

The lights went on as a bunch of ponies appeared yelling out the surprise for (Y/N), including Pinkie Pie and her friends who approached (Y/N). (Y/N) just looked at everything with a dumbfounded look.

Pinkie Pie: Welcome to your party (Y/N)! Do you like it?! Do you like it?!

(Y/N): Like it?. . . like it? I LOVE IT! This is the best party I've ever had!

Pinkie Pie: Really?! YAY!

Pinkie rushed up to (Y/N) and hugged him very tightly that it was a bear hug and (Y/N) had trouble breathing.

(Y/N): Pinkie. . . too. . . tight. . .

Rarity: Pinkie dear, your holding him too tight.

Pinkie Pie: Oh right! Sorry!

Pinkie let go of (Y/N) as he regained his breath and looked at his five new friends with a happy look on his face.

(Y/N): I've got to say. . . this was probably the very first party I've ever had with so many people. Thank you Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* Of course (Y/N). I love to make parties for all of my friends.

(Y/N) looked at Pinkie with slight surprise when she said that.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) D-Did she c-call me her. . . friend?

(Y/N) let out a huge smile as he was extremely happy that he actually made a real friend.

Pinkie Pie: Now let's party!

The party went off as expected. Many ponies were either eating delicious food, dancing to music, or playing fun games. Some ponies went up to (Y/N) and asked him if he was related to Princess Celestia or anypony in the royal family and he just excused that question by saying that he was from a far away land like he did earlier and everypony bought it. Most of the time, (Y/N) was hanging out with his five new friends with Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, and Fluttershy.

After an hour of partying, it was time for everypony to go home as it was now night time and being the helpful person that (Y/N) is, he decided to stay behind and help clean up the place along with the help of his new friends. Once everything was cleaned up, it was time to say goodbye as everypony went their separate ways and (Y/N) returned to Ponyville Inn for his temporary stay there. He got on his bed and he lied on his back with a happy look on his face.

(Y/N): This was only my first day here in Ponyville, and I'm already making great friends here. I hope I have a greater life here than I did on Earth.

(Y/N) then put on a sad look on his face and he sighed.

(Y/N): My mom's gone though. I'll miss her very much.

(Y/N) then remembers the promise his mother vowed to him and he then put on a determined face.

(Y/N): I made a promise to her though that I would keep Equestria safe. So, that's what I'm going to do. I better start learning more about how Equestria works anyway.

(Y/N) saw a bookshelf nearby and he uses his magic to bring one to him and lucky for him it was a history book.

(Y/N): So there are four species of ponies in Equestria. An earth pony, unicorn, pegasus, or an alicorn which is what I am. Equestria is under the rule of Princess Celestia who raises and lowers the Sun and she is one of the only alicorns in Equestria. So I guess I'm the rare species of alicorns. Wait! Could my mother also have been an alicorn? It would make sense I'm one. Anyway, there's also Cutie Marks which appear on the ponies flanks. They show the special talent of what each pony can do.

(Y/N) looked at his Cutie Mark with a confused look.

(Y/N): So what does my Cutie Mark mean? What's my special talent? Eh, I'll think about it more tomorrow. *yawns* Right now, it's very late I need to sleep.

With that being said, (Y/N) goes under the covers and goes to sleep.

Chapter 1 End.

(A/N): That's the first chapter everyone. Next up will be the canon events of MLP starting.

Chapter 2: Friendship is Magic - Part 1

One month later. . .

It's been a month ever since (Y/N) first arrived in Equestria and his life couldn't be happier. He was able to get new jobs around Ponyville to earn some Bits for his new house which he now lives in near the Golden Oak Library. He was able to get to know more of his friends around the time he had to spend time with them. He learned that Pinkie Pie came from a rock farm and she loves to spread joy and make ponies smile all of the time, he learned that Applejack has an older brother and a younger sister and they all work hard together to make Sweet Apple Acres the best it can be, he learned that Rarity dreams of opening a lot of fashion boutiques all over Equestria, and he learned that both Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy came from a cloud city in the sky called Cloudsdale and that Rainbow Dash dreams of becoming a Wonderbolt while Fluttershy stays at her cottage to look after her animal friends. It wasn't just those five (Y/N) became closer to as he was very helpful to all of the ponies in Ponyville. Whenever someone needed help, (Y/N) would always be there to help them out whenever they needed it. Due to this, (Y/N) became well known around Ponyville as the most helpful pony out there. Sometimes when (Y/N) wasn't working, he would practice some magic spells that he never learned before from spell books he looked at in the library. Today was the Summer Sun Celebration, an event where Princess Celestia chooses a town or city to let them see how she uses her magic to lower the moon and raise the Sun. Somepony was coming to supervise the festivities for the Summer Sun Celebration and (Y/N) volunteered to tour her for the event. Right now it was the early morning as (Y/N) was still in his house sleeping on his bed. However, as he was, the tip of his horn glowed a small white glow and he shifted a little while he was sleeping.

Inside of his dream, (Y/N) was standing out in a space-like void and he looked all around him in confusion.

(Y/N): Where am I?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Help.

(Y/N): Huh?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Please help them.

(Y/N): Is someone there? You can come on out, I won't hurt you.

Then a light blinded (Y/N) as he was then put into a different landscape that looked to be a castle of some sorts and around him he was in a room that was like a library with a book in the middle.

(Y/N): What is this place? Is this a dream?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Thousands of years ago, there were two regal sisters who ruled together and created harmony for all the land.

The books that in the middle of the room then opened on it's own, levitated, and approached (Y/N) surprising him. In the book two alicorn figures were shown and one looked like Princess Celestia while the other was unknown to (Y/N). As the voice spoke, the pages flipped to show exactly what it was saying.

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) To do this, the eldest used her alicorn powers to raise the sun at dawn while the younger brought out the moon to begin at night.

(Y/N): I see, but. . . what does this have to do with me?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) The two sisters maintained balance for their kingdom and their subjects, all the different types of ponies. But as time went on, the younger sister became resentful. The ponies relished and played in the day her elder sister brought forth, but shunned and slept through her beautiful night. One fateful day, the younger alicorn refused to lower the moon to make way for the dawn. The elder sister tried to reason with her, but the bitterness in the young one's heart had transformed her into a wicked mare of darkness: Nightmare Moon.

(Y/N): That's. . . terrible.

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) She vowed that she would shroud the land in eternal night. Reluctantly, the elder sister harnessed the most powerful magic known to ponydom: the Elements of Harmony. Using the magic of the Elements of Harmony, she defeated her younger sister, and banished her permanently in the moon. The elder sister took on responsibility for both sun and moon and harmony has been maintained in Equestria for generations since.

(Y/N): So what do I have to do with all of this?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) It has come to time that Nightmare Moon will be free again. And it's up to you to make sure that she will be stopped for good.

(Y/N): Me? Why me?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Didn't you make a promise to (M/N)? To protect Equestria and everyone on it?

(Y/N): W-What!? How do you know about that!? Who are you?!

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) You'll know in due time, but it is still must be you and your allies who shall stop Nightmare Moon once and for all.

(Y/N) thought hard about this for a minute, but he soon put on a determined face and he knew that the mysterious voice was right.

(Y/N): I'll do it! I'll save Equestria!

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Thank you (Y/N). It appears that I can allow you to wake up now.

With that being said, a bright light blinds (Y/N)'s vision once more, and he went back to reality to wake up from his bed and he rubbed his eyes to get awake and he yawned while still wondering about the dream he just had.

(Y/N): That seemed too real to be a coincidence. If this event does happen though. . . then I know what I have to do.

(Y/N) got up from his bed to go out of his house and go to the mayor's office to see who exactly he was suppose to tour today. Along the way, almost everypony around waved at him to greet him and he waved back with a smile on his face. He eventually arrived at the mayor's office to meet up with Mayor Mare.

(Y/N): Good morning Mayor Mare. I came to see who exactly I'll be guiding today for the Summer Sun Celebration today.

Mayor Mare: Good morning to you too (Y/N). I've just received a message from the royal castle that the representative will be coming in just an hour. Her name is Twilight Sparkle and she'll be arriving by a chariot being pulled by two royal Pegasus guards so you should see them by the entrance of Ponyville.

(Y/N): Thank you mayor. I'm on it. (Thoughts) Twilight Sparkle huh? What a nice name.

One hour later. . .

(Y/N) waits patiently and he eventually sees a gold chariot being pulled by two royal Pegasus guards in the air and they land in Ponyville. The passengers which was a unicorn mare and a baby dragon got off the chariot and thanked the guards for their service.

The unicorn mare has a pale, light grayish mulberry coat, a dark sapphire blue mane and tail with moderate purple and brilliant raspberry streaks in them, she had moderate violet eyes and her Cutie Mark is a pink-six-pointed sparkle surrounded by five small white sparkles. The baby dragon next to Twilight has light mulberry scales with a light spring budish grey underbelly and light lime green ear fronds, moderate pistachio eyes and moderate harlequin spikes.

(Y/N) saw the two and walked towards them while hearing them have a conversation.

Twilight Sparkle: She said to check on preparations. I am her student, and I'll do my royal duty, but the fate of Equestria does not rest on me making friends.

Spike: Maybe the ponies in Ponyville have interesting things to talk about. Come on, Twilight, just try!

Pinkie walked up to Twilight and Twilight then tried to greet her.

Twilight Sparkle: Um. . . hello?

Pinkie let out a really long gasp before jumping up into the air and she zoomed off over the two surprising them.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, that was interesting all right.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Classic Pinkie Pie, she's always the fun and exciting one.

Both Twilight and Spike turned to see (Y/N) approach them.

Twilight Sparkle: And you are?

(Y/N): My name is (Y/N). It's nice to meet you.

Both Twilight and Spike looked at each other in slight confusion when (Y/N) just said his name to them.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh. . . sorry, but could you repeat that name?

(Y/N): (Y/N).

Spike: Wow. Weird name.

(Y/N): I get that a lot. Anyways are you Twilight Sparkle?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes I am. Can I ask how you know my name?

(Y/N): I actually volunteered to give the representative of the Summer Sun Celebration a tour around Ponyville and I was told by the mayor that you are that representative.

Twilight Sparkle: I see. Well, as you already know my name is Twilight Sparkle and this is my assistant Spike.

Spike: Hi there.

(Y/N): Hello to you as well.

Twilight then noticed (Y/N)'s wings and horn and she let out a small gasp.

Twilight Sparkle: You're an alicorn?!

(Y/N): Yep, I'm actually the only alicorn here in Ponyville.

Spike: That's surprising! Alicorns are very rare and the only known alicorn is Princess Celestia and Princess Cadence. How are you one?

(Y/N): Um. . . it's a long story. I'll tell you two if I get the chance. Right now, let's get going with the tour so we can be prepared for the festival.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. Let's get this over with. Spike, what's first on the list?

Spike: Summer Sun Celebration official overseer's checklist. Number one, banquet preparations: Sweet Apple Acres.

(Y/N): Sweet Apple Acres. I know a friend of mine that actually works there, follow me.

(Y/N) then started walking off with both Twilight and Spike following him.

Spike: Doesn't he seem like a good guy, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: I guess so. He's okay in my book.

(Y/N), Twilight and Spike made it to Sweet Apple Acres.

(Y/N): Welcome to Sweet Apple Acres you two. This place has the best and juiciest apples in all of Equestria.

Twilight Sparkle: It does seem very country-like here.

Applejack: YEE-HAW!

(Y/N), Twilight, and Spike turn to see Applejack kick a tree with her hind legs, making the apples on it fall down into the buckets below.

(Y/N): Hey, Applejack.

Applejack turned towards (Y/N) and walked up to him with a smile.

Applejack: Howdy there, sugarcube. Who are these two with you?

(Y/N): This is Twilight and this is Spike. I'm actually giving them a tour around Ponyville.

Twilight Sparkle: Good afternoon. My name is Twilight Sparkle-

Twilight's sentence was interrupted as Applejack shook her hoof very fast and vigorously.

Applejack: Well, howdy-doo, Miss Twilight, a pleasure makin' your acquaintance. I'm Applejack. We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like makin' new friends!

Twilight Sparkle: Friends? Actually, I-

Applejack: So, what can I do you for?

Due to Applejack's strength, Twilight's hoof is still shaking until Spike stops her before snickering and Twilight glared at him. She also gave a slight confused look to (Y/N) for a second.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I am in fact here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration. And you're in charge of food?

Applejack: We sure as sugar are!

(Y/N): Do you want to try some samples here Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: As long as it doesn't take too long. . .

Applejack then ran off and she rung a triangle and it made a loud ring.

Applejack: SOUP'S ON EVERYPONY!

(Y/N): Oh, that's right! The Apple Family Reunion also today.

Twilight then gave a shocked look to (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: What?! And you didn't tell us before. . . HAND!

When Twilight finishes her sentence, a stampede came and the next thing (Y/N), Twilight, and Spike knew was that they were in chairs with a table of delicious apple-themed food in front of them surrounded by Applejack's family.

Applejack: This here's Apple Fritter. Apple Bumpkin. Red Gala. Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Caramel Apple, Apple Strudel, Apple Tart, Baked Apples, Apple Brioche, Apple Cinnamon Crisp... *deep breath* Big McIntosh, Apple Bloom and Granny Smith.

Granny Smith was sleeping on her rocking chair, and she is an elderly earth pony with a light lime green coat, a light grey mane and tail, light brilliant orange eyes, she wears an orange scarf with red apple desgins on it and her Cutie Mark is an apple pie. Applejack woke her up.

Applejack: Up'n'attem, Granny Smith, we got company.

Granny Smith: Wha. . .? Soup's on? I'm up, here I come, ahm comin'

(Y/N): You have such an amazing family, Applejack.

Applejack: *chuckles* Thanks (Y/N). I mean both you and Twilight are part of the family.

Twilight had a bunch of food stuffed in her mouth before spitting it back out.

Twilight Sparkle: *nervous laugh* Okay, well I can see the food situation is handled, so we'll be on our way.

(Y/N): Come on, Twilight. There's plenty of food to go around and it's only noon.

Applejack: Yeah. He's right. At least have a meal with us.

Twilight looked at (Y/N) confused and he nodded his head slowly, Twilight just sighed.

Twilight Sparkle: . . .Fine.

Everyone cheered and the four had brunch as planned.

After having brunch with the Apple family, (Y/N) guided Twilight and Spike to another spot in Ponyville.

Spike: Food's all taken care of, next is weather.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh. . . I ate too much pie. . .

(Y/N): Applejack and her family sure do know how to make such good Apple-themed foods.

Twilight then walked up to (Y/N) to ask him a question.

Twilight Sparkle: How close are you to Applejack exactly?

(Y/N): She's actually one of my best friends. I've helped Applejack sometimes at Sweet Apple Acres by either selling some of their apples across Ponyville or just help her buck some apples off some trees.

Twilight Sparkle: I see. Despite that, what's next on the list Spike?

Spike: Hmm, there's supposed to be a Pegasus pony named Rainbow Dash clearing the clouds.

(Y/N): I know her as well. She should be around her somewhere.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, she's not doing a very good job clearing those clouds, is she?

(Y/N): Hey, Dash! Are you here? I've got some ponies here I want you to meet.

Then a blur crashed into Twilight right beside (Y/N) which startled him and he sees both of them crash into a mud puddle.

(Y/N): Are you two alright?

Rainbow Dash: Hey, (Y/N). I heard your voice and I just came down to try to surprise you, but I missed.

(Y/N): *nervous laugh* Yeah. And you're kinda squishing Twilight there.

Rainbow Dash realized that she was sitting on Twilight by accident and she let out a sheepish laugh.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, 'scuse me? *sheepish laugh*

Twilight grunts with an unamused look as she was now covered in mud.

(Y/N): You might wanna clean her up Dash.

Rainbow Dash: No problem.

Rainbow Dash flew off and came back with a rain cloud which she places above Twilight and jumps on it, making it pour rain on Twilight. The rain washed away the mud, but now Twilight's mane and tail were drenched.

Rainbow Dash: Oops, I guess I overdid it.

Twilight Sparkle: You think?!

Rainbow Dash: How about this? My very own patented Rain-Blow Dry!

Rainbow Dash created a rainbow tornado around Twilight and when she was finished, Twilight's mane and tail were now all poofy.

This made Rainbow Dash, Spike, and (Y/N) burst out laughing while Twilight tries to prevent herself from exploding with anger. She then glares at (Y/N) annoyed.

Twilight Sparkle: Let me guess, this is your friend Rainbow Dash?

(Y/N): Yep, she's the one and only.

Rainbow Dash: What? Have you heard of me?

(Y/N): Dash, this is Twilight Sparkle and Spike. I'm giving them a tour while they also are here to check on your duty as weather manager to keep the sky clear.

Rainbow Dash then relaxes on a nearby cloud.

Rainbow Dash: That's it? Don't worry about it. I'll do that as soon as I'm done practicing.

Twilight Sparkle: Pracitice? Practice for what?

Rainbow Dash: The Wonderbolts! They're gonna perform at the Celebration tomorrow, and I'm gonna show 'em my stuff!

Twilight Sparkle: The Wonderbolts?

Rainbow Dash: Yep!

Twilight Sparkle: The most talented flyers in all of Equestria?

Rainbow Dash: That's them!

Twilight Sparkle: Pfft! Please. They'd never accept a-

(Y/N) interrupted Twilight by covering her mouth with his hoof.

(Y/N): Twilight, I'll have you know that Rainbow Dash is the fastest flyer. I mean, I've raced her so many times that we're almost the same speed.

Twilight Sparkle: You've raced her?

(Y/N): Yep. She so fast that she can clear this sky in ten seconds flat.

Twilight Sparkle: Ten seconds? Prove it. There's no possible way that anypony can clear ALL of these clouds in ten seconds.

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash gave a smug look to each other.

(Y/N): Go ahead, Dash. Show them your stuff.

Rainbow Dash: Bring it!

(Y/N): Okay! Ready. . . GO!

Rainbow Dash took off to the sky and pierced through the clouds, clearing the entire sky before landing on a nearby bridge.

(Y/N): And that's exactly ten seconds! You're getting faster by the days Rainbow!

Rainbow Dash: Heh. If you want to see how much, then we race again.

(Y/N): Sure. Maybe later.

Meanwhile, Twilight and Spike were both shocked by Rainbow Dash's display of speed.

Rainbow Dash: *laughs* You should see the looks on your faces, they're priceless!

Rainbow Dash flies back in the air about to leave.

Rainbow Dash: You two are alright. We should hang out sometime. Anyways, I gotta some other things I have to do. See ya later!

With that being said, Rainbow Dash flies off.

Spike: That. . . was. . . AWESOME!

Twilight then turned to (Y/N) still in shock.

Twilight Sparkle: And you're telling me you've raced someone THAT fast!?

(Y/N): Yep. I've done a lot with Rainbow Dash actually. We've raced, done some weather jobs together, and even practice some aerial tricks in the sky.

Twilight Sparkle: Anyways, what's next on the list Spike?

Spike: Hmm. Decorations.

(Y/N): Follow me. There's a unicorn that I know who's in charge of the decorations and also she may be able to fix your mane Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, thank Celestia. I didn't want to have this mane for the rest of the day.

(Y/N): It is kind of pretty though.

Twilight blushed a little at his compliment before making it go away.

The three then arrive at the town hall which is being set up with decorations for the Summer Sun Celebration.

Spike: So like I said, next up on the list is decorations.

Spike then looks forwards to see a certain fashionista who is inspecting and putting up ribbons. He had hearts in his eyes as he was mesmerized by her beauty.

Spike: Beautiful. . .

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, the ribbons do look beautiful. With all this done, I will be able to finish and get to the library to continue my research.

(Y/N): You're staying at the Golden Oak Library? I actually have a house right beside there.

Twilight then look at (Y/N) slightly surprised at that statement.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

(Y/N): Yep, I guess we're next door neighbors then.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) I just can't stop thinking. Why is he so nice? Why does my heart feel so warm and fuzzy when I'm around him? (Out of Thoughts) I-I guess so. Anyways, the decorations are beautiful.

Spike: Not the decorations! Her!

Spike pointed at Rarity with hearts in his eyes. He then quickly checks himself out.

Spike: How are my spines? Are they straight?

Twilight rolls her eyes at the tiny dragon's crush while (Y/N) got a mischievous smile and tip toed towards Rarity. When he got close enough, he then scared her.

(Y/N): BOO!

Rarity: KYAHHHH!!

The reaction (Y/N) wanted succeeded as Rarity jumped up high into the air and when she came back down, (Y/N) caught her with his magic. He gave Rarity a smug look on his face.

(Y/N): How was your trip to the sky Rarity? I mean you clearly fell back down for me.~

Rarity then puffed her cheeks, blushed, and glared at (Y/N).

Rarity: (Y/N)! That wasn't funny! You really scared me!

(Y/N): Sorry Rarity. I just like seeing either your scared or your angry face. I can't tell which one's more beautiful.

Rarity blushes even harder still glaring at (Y/N).

Rarity: Just. . . put me down please!

(Y/N) did exactly that and Rarity then got rid of her blush that she had.

Rarity: Anyways, what brings you here (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I'm giving the supervisor of the Summer Sun Celebration a tour of Ponyville and she wants to see the decorations.

Rarity: Oh, well then. It's nice to meet you, my name is Rarity and-

Rarity notices Twilight's mane and points to it in shock.

Rarity: Oh my stars, darling! What happened to your mane?!

(Y/N): Oh. . . that's right. I forgot to mention. . . Rainbow Dash sorta drenched Twilight with rain to clean some mud off of her and then gave Twilight, her Rain-Blow Dry.

Rarity: Oh, you poor, poor thing. Honestly that Pegasus can be reckless. Come with me, I'll get you fixed all up.

Rarity started pushing Twilight and Twilight turns to (Y/N) with a worried look.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait! Where are we going?! Help me (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Don't worry Twilight, she's just going to fix your mane and tail right up.

(Y/N) reassures her as they all left the town hall with Spike following with the look of a lovesick puppy.

They were all now in Carousel Boutique where Rarity not only fixed Twilight's mane and tail, but she also made Twilight wear different dresses while (Y/N) and Spike watch.

Spike: Wow. . . she's amazing. I've never seen anypony make Twilight wear so many dresses.

(Y/N) chuckled at Spike's little crush on Rarity.

(Y/N): Yep, that's Rarity for ya. If there's anything she's good at doing, it's definitely being a fashion designer.

Rarity: Now you were telling me more about yourself.

Rarity tightens the dress Twilight is currently wearing making her wince.

Twilight Sparkle: I've. . . been sent. . . from Canterlot. . . to-

Before Twilight could finish her sentence, Rarity lost her grip from pulling on the dress and was sent flying.

Rarity: Canterlot?! Oh, I am so envious! The glamour, the sophistication! I have always dreamed of living there! I can't wait to hear all about it! We are gonna be the best of friends, you and I. . .

Rarity then looks at the dress Twilight is wearing and got an idea in her head.

Rarity: Emeralds?! What was I thinking? Let me get you some rubies!

Rarity left to find some more jewels and Twilight used her magic to change herself back to her original clothes before fleeing.

Twilight Sparkle: Quick! Before she decides to dye my coat a new color!

Spike wasn't listening as just sighed at Rarity in lovesick mode and (Y/N) just dragged him out with his magic.

In the outskirts of the town, (Y/N), Twilight, and Spike who is sitting on Twilight's back head to the next location.

Spike: Wasn't she wonderful?

(A/N): Spike will get over his crush on Rarity in Season 2. I plan to hook him up with Ember later in a few seasons though.

(Y/N): *chuckles* You sure like Rarity don't you?

Spike: Of course. She's just so. . . beautiful.

Twilight Sparkle: Focus, Casanova. What's next on the list?

Spike: *clears throat* Oh, uh, music! That's the last one!

(Y/N): I actually have a best friend in charge of that as well. Follow me.

Twilight Sparkle: Hold on. You seem to have a close relationship with Rarity if your able to scare and tease her.

(Y/N): We're really great friends in fact. Sometimes I go over to her boutique and try on some outfits she makes or help her deliver some to ponies in town.

Twilight Sparkle: I see. And another thing, you seem to be pretty popular here around Ponyville.

Twilight says that as some ponies wave to (Y/N) as he waved back at them.

(Y/N): I am actually. I've done some odd jobs, helped ponies out, and just make sure everyone's okay in general.

Twilight Sparkle: You say that like it's your duty or something.

(Y/N): Well. . . I guess it kind of is in a way. I'd help and protect my friends no matter what.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) Again. What is this feeling? It's happening every time I'm talking to (Y/N). (Out of Thoughts) Alright then, enough chitchat where is this friend you speak of.

(Y/N): She should be right across here somewhere. Also, just a heads up she can be very shy when she meets new ponies.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay then.

The three of them arrived at their destination to see Fluttershy directing a bird choir who sung along with the birds.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Wow. Fluttershy has such a lovely singing voice. (Out of Thoughts) Hi Fluttershy.

Fluttershy turns to see (Y/N) and gives him a small smile.

Fluttershy: H-Hello (Y/N).

(Y/N): I'm actually giving the pony in charge of supervising the Summer Sun Celebration a tour to see how the preparations are going.

Fluttershy: I see. . .

Fluttershy looked very shyly at Twilight as she turned her head to hide behind her hair.

Twilight Sparkle: Hello, my name is Twilight Sparkle. What's your name?

Fluttershy: *quietly* Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm sorry, could you repeat that. I didn't catch that.

Fluttershy: *even quieter* Um. . . My name is Fluttershy.

Twilight turned to (Y/N) and raised an eyebrow and him.

(Y/N): Her name is Fluttershy. Anyways, if you don't mind Fluttershy, would you care to show us the music you have planned?

Fluttershy: O-Oh, of course.

Fluttershy then turns to the bird choir.

Fluttershy: Is everyone ready? A one. A two. A three.

Soon enough, the birds begin singing along with Fluttershy and once they were done singing, Twilight and Spike were speechless while (Y/N) just smiled.

Twilight Sparkle: Amazing! That sounded beautiful!

(Y/N): Yeah, I have to admit that Fluttershy has the most beautiful singing voice I've ever heard.

Fluttershy blushes at the compliment (Y/N) and gave an embarrassed smile.

Fluttershy: (Thoughts) He. . . thinks my singing is beautiful. . .

Spike: Yeah, I agree. That was amazing.

Fluttershy noticed Spike and squealed as she rushed up to him.

Fluttershy: A baby dragon! I never seen a baby dragon before. He's sooo cute!

Twilight turned to (Y/N) with a confused look.

Twilight Sparkle: What was that? I thought you said she was very shy.

(Y/N): I may have also forgot to mention that she loves all sorts of animals. I should know so since I've hung out with her a bunch of times and I sometimes look after her animals for her. Anyways, we better get going Fluttershy, we'll see you soon.

Fluttershy: Oh okay, I'll see you soon too, (Y/N).

Fluttershy waves goodbye at (Y/N) as he also waves back while walking off with Twilight and Spike.

A few hours later, the three were finished with the tour and they were now headed towards the Golden Oak Library and by the time that they did, it was already dark. Twilight had an irritated look on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: I cannot believe I wasted my time with a bunch of crazy ponies, when I should be studying alone how to defeat Nightmare Moon and convince the princess of her return.

Spike: Well, what about (Y/N)? He doesn't all that bad at all.

Twilight looks at (Y/N) as he was walking ahead of him and didn't hear their conversation.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* He's. . . different I guess. There's something about him that I just don't know what to describe this feeling is whenever I'm around him.

Spike then gave a smug look to Twilight.

Spike: You like him don't you?

Twilight Sparkle: W-What?! No. . . I mean well. . . he's. . . there's no way I can have a crush on somepony I just met.

Spike: Twilight, there's been signs of you showing that you have a crush on (Y/N). You've been blushing at some compliments he been giving, you been asking him a lot of questions, and on top of that, your still following him.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, technically I'm supposed to follow him. He's my guide after all.

Spike: And the tour has ended. You haven't even thanked him yet for the tour.

Twilight looked back at the direction where (Y/N) is and she got a conflicted look.

Spike: Twilight. Just give him a thank you, he'll definitely appreciate it.

Twilight then sighs and walks up to (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N). Thanks for the tour around Ponyville. It was. . . nice getting to know you.

(Y/N): It was nice getting to know you as well Twilight. Say, do you want to hang out sometimes?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, if I'm not studying, I guess so since we'll live right next to each other.

(Y/N): That great! Anyways, there's the library.

The three arrived at the Golden Oak Library and both Twilight and Spike went inside first.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright then, now that we're at the library, where's the light?

As Twilight said that, the lights turn on and a bunch of ponies were around them surprising them with a party.

Ponies: SURPRISE!

Twilight and Spike were dumbfounded by the surprise party while (Y/N) just had a smile on his face as he knew there was only one pony who planned this party.

Twilight Sparkle: What is all this?!

(Y/N): This is your "Welcome to Ponyville" party Twilight. My friend Pinkie Pie always loves to do this kind of stuff for ponies who are new to Ponyville.

Twilight Sparkle: Is this the same Pinkie Pie you mentioned earlier that zoomed off when we spoke to her?

(Y/N): Yep. Pinkie's also one of my best friends, I sometimes help her with planning parties like these, baking pastries, and sometimes hang out with her by playing some innocent pranks on our friends.

Twilight Sparkle: Sounds like to me that you have your hooves full with all of these "friends" you've mentioned.

(Y/N): Not really. I love all of my friends. I'd like to seem them happy no matter what.

Twilight looked at (Y/N) for a moment and blinked while having a slight blush on her cheeks. However, it went away when Pinkie Pie approached them.

Pinkie Pie: Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie, and I threw this party just for you! Were you surprised?! Were ya?! Were ya?! Huh?! Huh?! Huh?!

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. . . very surprised. Libraries are supposed to be quiet.

Pinkie Pie: Oh don't be silly! A silent is so booooooring! Y'see, I saw you when you first got here, remember? You were all "hello" and I was all *deep gasp* remember? I have never seen you around before which means your new and if you're new, that means you don't know anypony here and it makes me super sad! So I thought *gasp* I know, I'll make her a super-duper welcome to Ponyville party and you can make lots and lots of friends!

When Pinkie finishes her reason, the rest of her friends come up behind her and Twilight pours herself a drink into a cup. (Y/N) notices what the liquid was and stopped Twilight from drinking the cup.

(Y/N): Oh, trust me I wouldn't drink that.

Twilight Sparkle: Why?

(Y/N): Let's just say that there a "flame" on the bottle for a reason.

(Y/N) reveals the the bottle Twilight poured into her cup was hot sauce.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh. . . thanks. I need a moment.

Twilight walks up into the bedroom of the library slightly annoyed.

Rainbow Dash: What's up with her?

(Y/N): I'll go speak to her. Great party as always Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* Thanks (Y/N).

(Y/N) follows Twilight in her bedroom to see her sitting on a bed with a pillow covering her head with a depressed atmosphere around her.

(Y/N): Are you alright Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* It's just that I wanted to get some research done because before I left Canterlot, I read an old pony tale that says that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in Nightmare Moon's escape and she will bring eternal night and I believe that she will return on the Summer Sun Celebration.

When Twilight mentioned Nightmare Moon, this got (Y/N)'s attention.

(Y/N): Did you say Nightmare Moon?

Twilight turned to (Y/N) and she was also interested that he was interested in her story.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, why? Do you believe it as well?

(Y/N): This morning when I was asleep, I had this strange dream that someone was telling me about how Nightmare Moon is suppose to appear today. I thought at first that it was probably just a lucid dream I had, but if you also believe it to be today as well, then it can't be a mere coincidence.

Twilight Sparkle: That's. . . surprising.

(Y/N): I thought the same thing. Is there anyway to stop Nightmare Moon?

Twilight Sparkle: I've read in a book that Nightmare Moon was previously defeated with the six Elements of Harmony so I came here to find anything that would help me with any information on what the six elements are where to find them.

(Y/N): In that case, you can count me in Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah. Besides, there's no way I'm going to let Equestria be in eternal night by Nightmare Moon. I'm also going to save Equestria no matter the cost. If you feel like this is something you need to do, then I'll accompany you along the way.

Twilight was stunned that an alicorn stallion that she just met instantly believes her story and is willing to risk his life to save Equestria along with her.

(Y/N): Besides, we're friends. And I never let anyone hurt any of my friends.

Twilight Sparkle: We're f-friends?

(Y/N): Of course. I like you Twilight and you seem like a nice and smart pony. Anyway, I'll be downstairs enjoying the party if you need anything else.

As (Y/N) left the bedroom to go back downstairs and enjoy the party, Twilight was stunned at first, but that look soon turned into a smile as (Y/N) considers her his friend.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) (Y/N) such a nice guy. He's also somewhat handsome. I'm glad I met him today.

Later at night, the ponies of Ponyville have gathered in the town hall, waiting for the festivities of the Summer Sun Celebration to begin. (Y/N) stood next to Twilight who has Spike on her back along with Rainbow Dash, Applejack and Pinkie Pie standing by while Fluttershy was getting the bird choir ready to sing while Rarity was standing on the central balcony, ready to pull the curtains to reveal the appearance of Princess Celestia.

As they all waited, Pinkie was currently telling Twilight a lot of things and how (Y/N) arrived in Ponyville a month ago.

Twilight Sparkle: Has he ever stated where he's originally from?

Pinkie Pie: No, he never did. I never bothered asking him. Anyways, isn't this exciting? Are you excited, 'cause I'm excited, I've never been so excited well, except for the time that I saw you walking into town and I went *deep gasp* but I mean really, who can top that?

Mayor Mare then appears at the podium, ready to give her speech.

Mayor Mare: Fillies and gentlecolts, as mayor of Ponyville, it is my pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration.

(Y/N) then saw a bunch of stars outside that looked to be directed to the moon and he tapped Twilight to get her attention.

(Y/N): Twilight, look.

Both (Y/N) and Twilight see the cluster of stars crash into the moon, causing the images of the pony on it to disappear. (Y/N) and Twilight looked to each other with worried looks on their faces.

Mayor Mare: In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sunrise, and celebrate this, the longest day of the year! 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, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria. . . Princess Celestia!

With that being said, Rarity pulled on the rope to move the curtains to reveal Princess Celestia. . . but she wasn't there.

(Y/N): That can't be good.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. It's probably who we both know who.

Everypony in the town hall then started to constantly chatter as they didn't know what was going on.

Mayor Mare: Remain calm, everypony, there must be a reasonable explanation!

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh, I love guessing games! Is she hiding?

(Y/N): I don't think Princess Celestia would pull something like this on us Pinkie.

Rarity: She's gone!

All of the ponies gasp when Rarity couldn't see the princess anywhere.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, she's good.

Then something unusual appeared that made Pinkie yelp. A purple mist gathered at the central balcony where the princess is supposed to be and it revealed someone completely different. She was an alicorn mare with a very dark cornflower blue coat, cyan eyes, she had a flowing brilliant phthalo blue mane with grayish, persian blue outlines, and around her body she looked to be wearing dark blue armor.

Twilight Sparkle: Nightmare Moon!

Spike fainted off of Twilight's back while (Y/N) had a serious face.

Nightmare Moon: Oh, my beloved subjects. It's been so long since I've seen your precious little sun-loving faces.

Rainbow Dash: What did you do with our Princess?!

Rainbow Dash tried to launch herself at Nightmare Moon, but Applejack grabbed her tail and pulled her back while Nightmare Moon just gives out an evil chuckle.

Nightmare Moon: Why, am I not royal enough for you? Don't you know who I am?

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh, more guessing games! Um, Hokey Smokes! How about. . . Queen Meanie! No! Black Snooty, Black Snooty-

Applejack shoved an apple into Pinkie's mouth to silence her.

Nightmare Moon: Does my crown no longer count now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years? Did you not recall the legend? Did you not see the signs?

Twilight Sparkle: I did. And I know who you are. You're the Mare in the Moon; Nightmare Moon!

All of the ponies gasp in shock that Twilight knew exactly who she was.

Nightmare Moon: Well well well, somepony who remembers me. Then you also know why I'm here.

Twilight Sparkle: You're here to. . . to. . .

Nightmare Moon: *chuckles* Remember this day, little ponies, for it was your last. From this moment forth, the night will last forever!

Nightmare Moon laughs evilly as she released lightning and darkness all around the town hall and nearly everypony was afraid. . . but one.

(Y/N): Not if I have anything to say about it!

This gained Nightmare Moon's and everypony's attention as they all look to see (Y/N) stand forward and glare at Nightmare Moon. Nightmare Moon then noticed that (Y/N) was an alicorn and she grew a shocked look.

Nightmare Moon: An alicorn?! Impossible!

(Y/N): You're clearly looking at one right now, so it's is possible! Anyways, I won't let you harm anypony or Equestria!

Nightmare Moon: You sure are bold to stand up to me! Very well, I'll end your life first if that's what you desire.

Nightmare Moon flies in the air and her horn glows and (Y/N) got into a position as he was ready to face her. All of the ponies in the town hall especially the Mane 6, looked at (Y/N) with shocked looks as he's going to fight Nightmare Moon.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) This is your moment (Y/N)! You made a promise and it's time to fulfill that promise! I will protect Equestria no matter what!

To be continued. Chapter 2 End.

Chapter 3: Friendship is Magic - Part 2

Previously on MLP FiM: The Hero of Equestria. . .

(Y/N) had received a strange dream by an unknown force and it instructs him that he along with his friends need to save Equestria from the Mare in the Moon, Nightmare Moon. (Y/N) meets Twilight Sparkle and her dragon assistant Spike and gives them a tour in Ponyville while meeting the rest of his friends along the way. (Y/N) and Twilight both tell each other about how they believe Nightmare Moon will return and they both agree to help each other out. Then as the stars crash on the moon, Nightmare Moon reveals herself to all of Equestria and vows to bring eternal night to it. However, (Y/N) was willing to stand to Nightmare Moon and protect his friends and now he is about to battle Nightmare Moon one on one. Will (Y/N) and his friends stop Nightmare Moon once and for all before all of Equestria is doomed for good?

Now back to where we left off. . .

(Y/N) and Nightmare Moon are glaring at each other as everypony watches in shock of what's happening, especially the Mane 6.

Applejack: Is (Y/N) really going to fight Nightmare Moon?!

Twilight Sparkle: It would appear so! Is he insane?! I mean, I know he's an alicorn and all, but he shouldn't do this!

Fluttershy: Will he be okay?

Rainbow Dash: Come on Fluttershy! This is (Y/N) we're talking about here. GO (Y/N)! Whoop her flank!

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! Show that meanie that she doesn't with the alicorn of Ponyville.

Rarity: I've never seen him do anything so. . . brave and daring.

Nightmare Moon: You are an interesting individual if you think you can defy me.

(Y/N): Ponyville has been a wonderful place I lived in ever since last month! I won't let you conquer it!

Nightmare Moon: You alicorn foal! Do you really believe you can defeat me?

(Y/N): Maybe not. But I'll protect everyone even if it means I'm costing my life for it!

Nightmare Moon then blasts a laser beam at (Y/N) and he then used his own magic which covered his whole body in his aura color and he made a shield to protect himself from the beam. After the beam deflected off (Y/N)'s shield, he then shot his own beam at Nightmare Moon, but she dodged it. Nightmare Moon then creates several strikes of lightning bolts to hit (Y/N) and as he put up another shield to defend himself again, the lightning breaks his shield and (Y/N) was knocked back several feet.

Nightmare Moon: While I wish that I could still punish you for defying me, I have my own matters that I need to attend to. I'll make sure all of Equestria stays night for eternity for good. *laughs evilly*

(Y/N): Darn it! She got away!

The Mane 6 then ran up to (Y/N) as both Pinkie and Fluttershy hugged him tightly for a second before letting him go.

Rarity: Darling, that was scary! Are you okay?

(Y/N): Yeah I'm fine!

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), that was dangerous! You could've died! Why did you decide to fight Nightmare Moon?

(Y/N): I couldn't just sit there and do nothing. Besides, I didn't want anypony around to get hurt at all.

Twilight Sparkle: I see. . . anyways follow me back to the library! I need to find out what the Elements of Harmony are.

(Y/N) nods as he follows Twilight back to the Golden Oak Library with the rest following.

Back at the Golden Oak Library, Twilight puts an unconscious Spike to bed not wanting him to get involved with Nightmare Moon. She then rushes back to the library as both her and (Y/N) were tossing books around for the information they were looking for.

Twilight Sparkle: Find anything?

(Y/N): No. Not yet.

Twilight Sparkle: Elements, elements, elements. . . Ugh! How can I stop Nightmare Moon without the Elements of Harmony?

Rainbow Dash: What are you two talking about? What "Elements of Harmony?" How do you two know Nightmare Moon anyways?

(Y/N) and Twilight looked at each other before (Y/N) decides to explain.

(Y/N): This morning, I had a dream. And apparently Nightmare Moon is actually the younger sister of Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait, really?!

(Y/N): Yeah. That's the information I was given anyway. Apparently a long time ago, Princess Celestia along with her younger sister used to rule Equestria together, but one day the younger sister resented Princess Celestia out of jealousy when everyone paid more attention to her. She then refused to lower the moon one day and she turned into Nightmare Moon. Princess Celestia tried to reason with her, but it was no use. Princess Celestia then reluctantly had to use the Elements of Harmony like Twilight said to banish her to the moon for a thousand years and now she's returned.

Fluttershy: That's horrible.

(Y/N): I know. I said the same thing. Twilight, what are the Elements of Harmony you've been mentioning?

Twilight Sparkle: Some mysterious objects called the Elements of Harmony are the only things that can stop Nightmare Moon, but I don't know exactly what they are, where to find them; I don't even know exactly what they do!

Pinkie Pie: Found it! The Elements of Harmony, a reference guide.

Twilight pushed Pinkie away to confirm her search and it was the book she's been looking for.

Twilight Sparkle: How did you find that?!

Pinkie Pie: It was under "E"!

(Y/N): Oh! That explained why many of the books had the same letters on them.

Twilight took the book out and began to read it aloud for everypony to hear.

Twilight Sparkle: It's said that there are six know Elements of Harmony. Five of them are Kindness, Laughter, Loyalty, Honesty, and Generosity while the sixth element is unknown. Legends say that there used to be a seventh element of Harmony, but only one would be worthy of wielding it once all six elements are combined. The last known location was in the Castle of the Two Sisters in the Everfree Forest.

(Y/N): I'm coming with you!

Applejack: No! WE are comin' with you!

Twilight Sparkle: Wait, everypony, I appreciate the gestures, but this is something I need to do on my own. (Y/N), I know you promised that you'd help me, but I don't want to put you in harms way.

(Y/N): Neither do I.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

(Y/N): I can't risk putting any of my friends lives in danger. So that's why I- no, We will come with you. . . as a team.

Applejack: (Y/N) here is right. We ain't lettin' no friend of ours go into that place alone so we'll be stickin' with ya like a caramel on an apple.

Pinkie Pie: Especially if there's candy apples in there.

Everyone looked at Pinkie with confused looks.

Pinkie Pie: What? Those things are good.

(Y/N) rolled his eyes and smirked.

(Y/N): Who else, but Pinkie Pie.

The Mane 7 then arrive outside the entrance of the Everfree Forest.

(Y/N): So this is the Everfree Forest? (Thoughts) It kinda looks familiar.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes it is. The Castle of Two Sisters should be on the other side of the forest.

(Y/N): Alright then. Let's head out.

A few minutes later, the Mane 7 continue to walk through the Everfree Forest and reach a cliffside while everypony besides (Y/N) and Twilight were shaking which they noticed.

Twilight Sparkle: So none of you have been in here before?

Rarity: Ugh, heavens no! Just look at it. It's so dreadful.

Applejack: And it ain't natural. Folks say it don't work the same as Equestria.

As the Mane 7 were busy, Nightmare Moon's mist seeps into the cliffside.

Twilight Sparkle: What's that suppose to mean?

Rainbow Dash: Nopony knows. You know why?

Rainbow Dash said that in a creepy tone as it started to make Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Rarity shiver nervously.

Applejack: Quit it, Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Cause everypony who's ever come in has never come out!

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Oooh. So scary. So far there's really been nothing that's unnatural.

Then the ground rumbled which confused some of the ponies.

(Y/N): What was that?

Suddenly, there was a loud crash and the ground beneath the Mane 7 break away as Nightmare Moon's mist flies away from the cliffside. Pinkie, Rarity, Applejack and Twilight tumble down the slope while screaming while (Y/N), Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy avoided the fall by flying with their wings.

Rainbow Dash: Fluttershy! (Y/N)! Quick, we have to help them!

(Y/N): Right!

Fluttershy: Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness!

Twilight, Rarity, Pinkie, and Applejack scream as they fall down the slope which leads to a large drop off of a cliff. Rainbow Dash saves Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy saves Rarity, and (Y/N) saves Applejack, but Twilight kept sliding down the slope and she soon ended hanging off the edge of the cliff.

Twilight Sparkle: SOMEPONY HELP!

Applejack: (Y/N)! We need to save her!

(Y/N): Got it!

Both (Y/N) and Applejack landed in front of Twilight and grabbed her front legs to keep her from falling.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack! (Y/N)! What do I do?!

Both Applejack and (Y/N) held her tightly before Applejack looked up and saw something and then looked back at Twilight.

Applejack: Let go.

Twilight Sparkle: Are you crazy?

Applejack: No I ain't. I promise you'll be safe.

Twilight Sparkle: That's not true!

(Y/N): Twilight, Applejack is telling the truth. Trust us. Let go and you'll be perfectly safe.

Twilight hesitated but nodded and let go of their hooves. At first, Twilight was screaming that she was falling, but she was quickly caught by both Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. They then carried her back to the ground where everypony else was.

(Y/N): Are you okay Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: I'm fine. Thank you for asking.

(Y/N): Still that was weird.

Twilight Sparkle: What do you mean (Y/N)?

(Y/N): That cliff just broke out of nowhere. *gasps* Nightmare Moon! She's onto us.

Rarity: What do you mean darling?

(Y/N): She's onto our plan to get the Elements of Harmony and use them against her. We need to hurry to the castle quickly.

The Mane 6 nodded in agreement and rushed through however Twilight stayed behind for a second to ask (Y/N) something.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey (Y/N).

(Y/N): What is it?

Twilight Sparkle: Did Applejack know that Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy would save me?

(Y/N): Yeah. And that's the thing I like the most about Applejack. She's always honest and would never tell a lie to her family and friends, even if it's a good or a bad thing.

Twilight thought about Applejack for a second and smiled.

Twilight Sparkle: I see. . .

(Y/N): Come on, let's go catch up with the rest of our friends.

Twilight nodded as they both run ahead to catch up with the rest of the Mane 7.

Nightmare Moon's mist watched the Mane 7 leave and quickly flew ahead to find the next peril to prevent the Mane 7 from getting closer to the Elements of Harmony.

Rainbow Dash: And once Pinkie and Rarity were saved, whoosh. . . me and Fluttershy loop de-loop around and WHAM! Caught you in the nick of time!

(Y/N): Yeah yeah Dash. We were all there when it happened, no need to- *gasps*

The Mane 7 saw ahead of them a creature that was a hybrid between a lion and scorpion appeared before the Mane 7.

Twilight Sparkle: A manticore! We have to get past him!

The manticore who whose name is Manny Roar tried to attack the Mane 7, but Rarity kicks him in the face with her hind legs.

Rarity: Take that you ruffian!

Manny Roar then gave out a loud roar which messed up Rarity's mane.

Rarity: My mane!

(Y/N) was about to join the rest in attacking Manny Roar, but Fluttershy got his attention.

Fluttershy: Wait.

(Y/N): Huh. Why? Do you notice something?

Fluttershy nods her head and they both look to see that the rest of them were still attacking Manny Roar, but (Y/N) yelled out to get their attention.

(Y/N): EVERYPONY STOP!

Everypony heard (Y/N) and they look at him confused. (Y/N) turns to Fluttershy and gestures for her to go ahead. Fluttershy walks up to Manny Roar and he looked ready to attack Fluttershy. The other mares were about to step in, but (Y/N) puts his hoof out to stop them.

(Y/N): Fluttershy knows what she's doing. . . I hope.

Fluttershy grabbed Manny Roar's left paw with her hoof.

Fluttershy: There, there, it's okay.

Fluttershy inspected Manny Roar's left paw to reveal that there was a very thick thorn on it.

Fluttershy: Oh you poor, poor little baby.

Rainbow Dash: Little?!

This stunned everypony, but (Y/N) sweatdropped while letting out a nervous chuckle.

(Y/N): Okay. . . maybe not "little".

Everypony watches as Manny Roar gives Fluttershy a sad look.

Fluttershy: Now this might hurt for a second.

Fluttershy quickly pulled the thorn out of Manny Roar's paw and he roared and scooped Fluttershy towards his mouth.

Mane 6: Fluttershy!

However, there was no need to be worried as it revealed that Manny Roar wasn't eating her, but licking Fluttershy as he was grateful for her for removing the thorn out of his paw and he began to purr which made the Mane 6 sigh in relief and smile while Fluttershy giggles.

Fluttershy: Aw you're just a little ol' baby kitty, aren't you? Yes you are, yes you are.

A few seconds later Manny put Fluttershy down and decided to leave. He waved goodbye to Fluttershy and went on his way.

Twilight Sparkle: How did you know about the thorn?

Fluttershy: I didn't. Sometimes we all just need to be shown a little kindness.

Fluttershy fixed her mane which was a little messy from Manny Roar licking her earlier and Twilight turned towards (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: You weren't kidding when you said she was good with animals.

(Y/N): Fluttershy's kind to not only animals, but to everypony out there too. I reason I find her to kind of cute just being herself.

Twilight Sparkle: I see. . .

The Mane 7 continue walking into the forest, however they didn't notice that the thorn that Fluttershy pulled out of Manny Roar's paw turned into purple mist and flew away.

The Mane 7 were continuing their journey through the forest.

Rarity: No. My eyes need a rest from all this icky muck.

The moon was then blocked by the cover of the trees, making everypony's vision pitch black.

(Y/N): Really?

Rarity: I didn't mean it literally!

While the Mane 7 were all busy trying to go through the darkness, Nightmare Moon's mist weaved around them and seeped into the trees.

Twilight Sparkle: That ancient ruin could be right in front of our faces and we wouldn't even know it.

Somepony then accidentally bumped into Twilight and it was Rarity.

Rarity: I didn't see you there, my apologies.

Rainbow Dash: Right here. . . guh!

Rainbow Dash then accidentally bumped into (Y/N).

(Y/N): Ow! That was me!

Rainbow Dash: Sorry! Sorry!

Applejack: Oh wait, I think I stepped in somethin'.

Fluttershy: *screams*

Applejack: Oh, it's just mud.

Soon everypony regained their vision slightly and everypony heard an ominous growl coming from one of the trees with a scary face on it making Applejack yell. Then more growls were heard as more trees then showed themselves all with scary faces and they were all growling at the Mane 7. The mares screamed and (Y/N) got in front of them to protect them in case anything tried to harm them. All of the mares were scared. . . except for Pinkie Pie as she is seen laughing and making silly faces at the trees surprising the Mane 6.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie, what are you doing?! Run!

(Y/N): Yeah! This could be dangerous!

Pinkie Pie: Oh everypony, don't you see?

Pinkie then began to do something none of the others were expecting at all. . .

She began to sing!

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Pinkie Pie: When I was a little filly and the sun was going down.

Twilight Sparkle: Tell me she's not. . .

Pinkie Pie: The darkness and the shadows, they would always make me frown...

Rarity: She is.

(Y/N): Yep. . . she's singing all right.

Pinkie Pie: I'd hide under my pillow

From what I thought I saw

But Granny Pie said that wasn't the way

To deal with fears at all

Rainbow Dash: Then what is?

Pinkie Pie: She said, "Pinkie, you gotta stand up tall

Learn to face your fears

You'll see that they can't hurt you

Just laugh to make them disappear."

Ha! Ha! Ha!

Then as if by magic, the scary tree turned into a normal tree with no faces on them and even the darkness around them has disappeared which made everypony gasp and then. . .

They started laughing!

Pinkie Pie: So, giggle at the ghostly

Guffaw at the grossly

Crack up at the creepy

Whoop it up with the weepy

Chortle at the kooky

Snortle at the spooky

And tell that big dumb scary face to take a hike and leave you alone and if he thinks he can scare you then he's got another thing coming and the very idea of such a thing just makes you wanna. . . hahahaha. . . heh. . .

Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaauuuugh!

Soon all of the scary trees have disappeared and everypony was laughing themselves silly.

(Y/N): Pinkie. That was great! Thanks for the song!

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* Your welcome (Y/N). Sometimes we gotta smile and laugh through the even toughest and scariest of times!

Twilight then approached (Y/N) while smiling at Pinkie.

Twilight Sparkle: She sure knows how to keep everypony positive.

(Y/N): That's Pinkie Pie for you. Her energetic and happy-go-lucky personality is something not only me, but everypony loves as she will try her best to anypony as happy as they can.

After leaving the trees behind, the Mane 7 then come to a sudden stop at a wild river stream that was shallow, but the water was flowing at a fast pace.

Pinkie Pie: How are we gonna cross this?

Before anypony could answer, they heard and turned to a large, but lanky sea serpent named Steven Magnet who is missing half of his mustache and sobbing to himself.

Steven Magnet: *sobs* What a world, what a world.

Twilight Sparkle: Excuse me sir, why are you crying?

Steven Magnet: Well, I don't know. I was just sitting here, minding my own business, when this tacky little cloud of purple smoke just whisked past me and tore half of my beloved mustache clean off, and now I look simply horrid. *sobs*

He then went back to wailing as he slammed back into the water, creating a massive wave of water that soaked the Mane 7.

(Y/N): Does it grow back?

Steven Magnet: Yes, but it would probably weeks to a month for it to grow back to normal and even then it wouldn't look the same.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, give me a break.

Applejack: That's what all the fuss is about?

Rarity: Why, of course it is. How can you be so insensitive? Oh, just look at him. Such lovely luminescent scales.

Steven Magnet: *sniffs* I know.

Rarity: And your expertly coiffed mane.

Steven Magnet: Oh, I know, I know.

Rarity: Your fabulous manicure.

Steven Magnet: *gasps* It's so true!

Rarity: All ruined without your beautiful mustache.

Steven Magnet: It's true, I'm hideous!

Rarity: I simply cannot let such a crime against fabulosity go uncorrected.

Before anypony could do anything, Rarity used her teeth to pull off one of Steven Magnet's scales which made him yelp.

Steven Magnet: What did you do that for?!

Rarity said nothing as she began brandishing the sharp end of the scale.

Twilight Sparkle: Rarity, what are you-

Rarity swipes the scale on something making everypony eyes shrink in shock and Steven Magnet fainted. The thing that she cut was her tail leaving a short remain of it. She then used her magic to pick up her cut-off tail and carefully tied it onto the remains of Steven Magnet's cut moustache and with magic, Steven Magnet's moustache is turned back to normal which he wakes up and notices the change in his moustache.

Steven Magnet: Oh-hohohoho! My mustache. How wonderful.

Rarity: You look smashing.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Rarity, your beautiful tail. . .

Rarity: Oh. It's fine, my dear. Short tails are in this season. Besides, it'll grow back.

Rainbow Dash: So would the moust-

Before Rainbow Dash could finish her sentence, (Y/N) hit her with his wing and shook his head slowly to silence her.

(Y/N): Even without your tail, you still look as fabulous as ever Rarity.

Rarity: *giggles* Why thank you darling.

Twilight then notices that the river stopped flowing rapidly and pointed out to it.

Twilight Sparkle: Look! We can cross now. Let's go. Ah!

Twilight Sparkle was startled as she found herself on a hump of Steven Magnet's long body.

Steven Magnet: Allow me.

Steven Magnet used his body to create a set of hump platforms so everypony didn't have to go in the water.

(Y/N): Thank you.

The Mane 7 cross the waters and waved goodbye to Steven Magnet who swims away. Twilight then walks up to (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: I can't believe Rarity was generous enough to sacrifice her own tail for someone else.

(Y/N): Whenever someone needs something, Rarity always like to give over a hundred percent of what they need. That's what makes her like a rare gem.

It wasn't much longer until the Mane 7 reached the Castle of Two Sisters as they saw it in the distance.

Twilight Sparkle: There it is, the ruin that holds The Element of Harmony. We made it!

Twilight got excited and took off with the rest of the Mane 7 following behind her.

Applejack: Twilight, wait for us!

Twilight Sparkle: We're almost there! Whoa!

Twilight almost fell off a large gap with a rope bridge, but (Y/N) caught her and pulled her back up.

(Y/N): You really to watch where you going or else your going to fall like that, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Sorry.

Rainbow Dash: What's with you and falling off cliffs today?

Pinkie Pie: Now what?

Rainbow Dash: Duh, leave it to me.

Pinkie Pie: Oh yeah.

Rainbow Dash flew up to the other side of the gap with the rope bridge and is about to tie it up so that her friends could cross the gap when Nightmare Moon's mist quickly flew underneath her and made a fog to appear. A very devious voice was then heard.

???: (Echo) Rainbow Dash. . .

Rainbow Dash: Who's there?

???: (Echo) Rainbow Dash. . .

Rainbow Dash: I ain't scared of you. Show yourself!

???: We've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the best flyer in all of Equestria.

Rainbow Dash: Who?

???: Why you of course.

Rainbow Dash: Really?! I mean, yeah me. Hey would you mind telling the Wonderbolts that would ya? Cause I've been trying to join them since forever.

???: No Rainbow Dash. We want to join us, The Shadowbolts.

A trio of Pegasus ponies appear with two stallions and a mare in the middle of the trio wearing dark colored flight suits and googles with yellow lens with Cutie Marks that are skulls with a wing.

Shadowbolt Leader: We're the greatest aerial team in the Everfree Forest, and soon we will be the greatest in all Equestria, but first, we need a captain. The most magnificent-

Rainbow Dash: Yep.

Shadowbolt Leader: Swiftest-

Rainbow Dash: Yes.

Shadowbolt Leader: Bravest flyer in all the land.

Rainbow Dash: Yes. *chuckles* It's all true.

Shadowbolt Leader: We need. . . you.

Rainbow Dash: WOOHOO! Sign me up. Just let me tie this bridge real quick and then we have a deal.

Shadowbolt Leader: NO! It's them or us.

(Y/N) turns to Twilight with a confused look.

(Y/N): What's taking her so long?

Twilight then looks to see Rainbow Dash conversing with the Shadowbolts which made her gasp.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no. Rainbow!

The Shadowbolt leader's eyes glowed to thicken the fog and drown out the Mane 7 from both vision and noise.

Twilight Sparkle: *muffled* Don't listen to them.

Shadowbolt Leader: Well?

Rainbow Dash thought for a second before coming up with her decision.

Rainbow Dash: You. . . Thank you! For the offer, I mean, but I'm afraid I have to say no.

Rainbow Dash tied the bridge up and then flew away to join her friends which made the Shadowbolts grit their teeth before turning into purple mist and flew away.

Rainbow Dash: See? I'd never leave my friends hanging.

(Y/N): I'm so relieved that you turned down that offer.

Rainbow Dash: Well, not only that. Something kept telling me that those Shadowbolts weren't real. I mean if their the greatest aerial team in the Everfree Forest, how come nopony has ever even heard of them.

Twilight then walked up to (Y/N) with a smile.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm glad she didn't abandon us.

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash can get cocky at times, especially when it comes to competitions or bets, but she would always choose her friends over anything.

Twilight Sparkle: I can't believe your friends with such amazing ponies.

(Y/N): I can't believe it either. I'm glad I came to Equestria a month ago to meet them.

Twilight then looked at (Y/N) with a confused look.

Twilight Sparkle: You came to Equestria. . . a month ago?

(Y/N) froze up in shock that he accidentally just revealed his own secret.

(Y/N): Oops, did I say that out loud?

Twilight Sparkle: So wait, it's true? You been to Equestria for. . . just a whole month.

(Y/N): *sighs* Yeah, it's true. I'll explain everything later, but right now the Elements of Harmony are our priority.

Twilight nods as the both catch up with the rest of their friends.

The Mane 7 then arrive at the Castle of the Two Sisters and as they did, a familiar purple mist then flies right in front of the group surprising them.

Twilight Sparkle: What is that?

An evil laugh was heard as the mist then grows into a figure and out of it was Nightmare Moon.

Nightmare Moon: *laughs evilly* To think that seven ponies would pass all of my obstacles. I'm almost impressed. But even so, I'm not letting anypony use the Elements of Harmony against me.

The mares were very scared of Nightmare Moon, but (Y/N) wasn't as he stepped forward in front of them with a brave face. Nightmare Moon noticed that (Y/N) was the same pony she fought back in the town hall and glared at him.

Nightmare Moon: You! Your that alicorn foal who defied me earlier.

(Y/N): That's right and you want to get to my friends, then you'll have to go through me first.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), what are you doing?!

(Y/N): Go find the Elements of Harmony everypony. I'll handle Nightmare Moon.

Applejack: Sugarcube, no! You'll get yourself killed!

(Y/N): It's okay. . . I can handle her!

Nightmare Moon: Such confidence! Why would you throw your life away for these six puny ponies.

(Y/N): I came to Equestria for a purpose, a purpose that I'm going to make sure is done. I was able to make such great friends here that I couldn't be happy if I lost them. I was born with these powers for a reason and I came from Earth to fulfill a promise I made, and that is to not only protect Equestria. . . but to PROTECT MY FRIENDS!

Everypony looked at (Y/N) in shock when he mentioned the word "Earth".

Nightmare Moon: WHAT?! EARTH?!

Twilight Sparkle: Wait, your from the mythical world that all of Equestria thought didn't exist. . . EARTH!?

(Y/N): Yes! I! Am!

(Y/N) glowed his aura color and shot a magic beam at Nightmare Moon which knocked her into the air. (Y/N) then flew after her.

Mane 6: (Y/N)!!!

Rainbow Dash: Is he serious?! I thought the world Earth was just an old mare's tale.

Twilight Sparkle: So did I, but if what (Y/N) said was true, then it's got to real.

Applejack: If he survives that fight with Nightmare Moon, he better be prepared for any questions we're going to ask him.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N) told me that he came to Equestria a month ago. Hmm. *gasp* He must've came from Earth a month ago then.

Pinkie Pie: You know, this would explain why he always say "I'll tell you soon" or "Maybe another time" where we asked him his original home.

Fluttershy: So. . . (Y/N) is an. . . alien?

Rarity: Oh heavens no, Fluttershy. There's no way that the most heroic and most handsome alicorn in Ponyville is some alien. *nervous chuckle* . . .Right?

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know, but only (Y/N) would be able to confirm it. But we can worry about that later, (Y/N)'s fighting Nightmare Moon to buy us sometime to get to the Elements of Harmony so we should get going now!

The Mane 6 nodded as they follow Twilight into the castle. They then come up to a large pedestal with six spherical stones on them.

Twilight Sparkle: The Elements of Harmony, we've found them.

Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy got the stone orbs from the pedestal and brought them down to Twilight without breaking them.

Pinkie Pie: One, two, three, four. . . There's only five!

Rainbow Dash: Where's the sixth?

Twilight Sparkle: The book said: When the five are present, a spark will cause the sixth Element to be revealed.

Applejack: What in the hay is that supposed to mean? And didn't it also say that there was a seventh one?

Twilight Sparkle: Only in legends, but it's said that only just one pony and nopony else could wield it. So, were going to have to find the sixth one. Stand back. I don't know what will happen.

Applejack: Come on now, y'all. She needs to concentrate.

Fluttershy then looks up at the sky were (Y/N) and Nightmare Moon fled off with a worried look.

Fluttershy: Oh, I sure hope (Y/N) is okay.

Applejack: Me too. Let's just hope he's okay for now and nothing deeper.

Rarity: I really hope he doesn't do anything reckless.

Meanwhile, (Y/N) was busy fighting Nightmare Moon as he tackled her into a different part of the castle. Nightmare Moon kicked (Y/N) back and glared at him.

Nightmare Moon: You insolent foal! You'll pay for ruining this day with your life.

Nightmare Moon shoots a beam of magic at (Y/N) and he puts up a shield to make it deflect outside.

(Y/N): I won't let you take over Equestria Nightmare Moon! You can try and stop me all you want, but I'm still going to fight!

Nightmare Moon growled as she made some lightning bolts come down from the sky and (Y/N) flew to dodge them. He then put some magic energy into his front hoof and did an uppercut to Nightmare Moon which knocked her back. When Nightmare Moon recovered from it, she created several spheres of magic balls of energy and shot them towards (Y/N). He dodged some of them, but the last one that was targeted at him, hit him and he fell to the ground.

(Y/N): *groans* That hurt!

Nightmare Moon: There's plenty more where that came from!

Nightmare Moon turned into a mist and went over to (Y/N) to make a tornado around him and he got launched up into the air. Nightmare Moon then turned back to her original form and tried to blast (Y/N) with magic again. (Y/N) covered his eyes afraid to get hit, but instead when he heard the sound of an explosion he removed his hooves from his eyes to see a protective barrier around his whole body.

(Y/N): Huh. I knew I could project normal shields, but I didn't think I could make this large of a barrier.

Nightmare Moon was still trying to blast (Y/N) with magic aiming for his magic barrier, (Y/N) decided to use the barrier as an offensive move and he flew down to crash into Nightmare Moon creating a large explosion. (Y/N) flew out of the smoke and landed on the ground breathing heavily.

(Y/N): Had. . . enough?

(Y/N) kept staring at the smoke to see if Nightmare Moon was still there and he looked very closely by squinting his eyes. However when the smoke cleared, there was no one to be found surprising him. He looked left and right to find if Nightmare Moon was anywhere in slight fear. He backed up and had his horn glowed in case Nightmare Moon was about to surprise him.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Where did she go? She could take me from any angle if I'm not careful.

As (Y/N)'s was thinking that, he bumped into someone behind him and he turned around to see none other than Nightmare Moon behind him looking down upon him. Nightmare Moon blasted (Y/N) with magic which made him yell and rolled on the floor in pain. He was struggling to get up as Nightmare Moon approached him with her horn glowing.

Nightmare Moon: You have such power to nearly match me in a fight, alicorn. Tell me, who are you?

(Y/N) didn't answer, but tried to shoot a magic beam out of his horn again at Nightmare Moon which she dodged and she rolled her eyes.

Nightmare Moon: Fine. We'll do this the hard way.

Nightmare Moon then went up to (Y/N) and grabbed him by the throat trying to choke him.

Nightmare Moon: I'll ask you one more time. Who. Are. You?

(Y/N): *straining* M-My f-full name is (Y-Y/N) (L/N).

Nightmare Moon gasped at that name as she let (Y/N) go with a shocked look on her face.

Nightmare Moon: (Y/N) (L/N)! That's impossible!

(Y/N) looked up at Nightmare Moon surprised while regaining his breath.

(Y/N): You. . . know who I am?

Nightmare Moon: Yes, I indeed do. That explains why you're an alicorn and from Earth, you're the son of (M/N) (L/N)!

(Y/N): You knew my mom?!

Nightmare Moon: Yes, she was about as gullible as you. *chuckles*

(Y/N) grew an angry look as Nightmare Moon insulted both him and his mother.

Nightmare Moon: You have extraordinary powers (Y/N). Why don't you use it for your own gain? You could have Equestria all to yourself with what potential you have.

(Y/N) stood back up and glared at Nightmare Moon.

(Y/N): This is MY power! I'm not using it to take over the world! I made a promise to my mom to protect Equestria and my friends! So I'm going to give everything I've got to make that promise happen!

Nightmare Moon was not happy at (Y/N)'s decision as she then glows her horn.

Nightmare Moon: Fine then! You can join all of the sun-lovers in Equestria in the afterlife!

(Y/N) eyes widen as Nightmare Moon charged up a large beam and shot it at (Y/N). (Y/N) then made his own magic beam and shot it back to counter it. Nightmare Moon and (Y/N) were now in a standoff, fighting for dominance of who has the stronger magic. It didn't last long though as Nightmare Moon's beam was overtaking (Y/N)'s and he couldn't hold on for much longer.

Back with the Mane 6, Twilight was still trying to find the spark as she made many attempts, but it didn't happen.

Twilight Sparkle: Come on! Come on! Please! Just one spark!

Twilight then got shot back a bit by a zap of electricity, and she looks to see that the elements were sparking each other with some lightning and she grew an excited look.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes! Yes!

However, the elements then stopped emitting electricity which surprised Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: *gasps* But. . . where's the sixth element?!

An explosion was then heard as all of the Mane 6 turned to where it came from.

Applejack: What in tarnation?!

Somepony then crashed through the wall where the Mane 6 were and it was (Y/N) as he landed on his stomach. He had all sorts of injuries on him.

Mane 6: (Y/N)!!!

The Mane 6 run up to (Y/N) to check and see if he was okay, and he was trying to stand up, but he couldn't due to how hurt he is.

Fluttershy: (Y/N)! Are you okay?!

(Y/N): I. . . could be better.

Nightmare Moon then appears behind the Mane 7 as she let's out an evil laugh.

Nightmare Moon: Now there's only one more roadblock.

Nightmare Moon sees the stone orbs Elements of Harmony and she fired bolts of lightning at them to shatter them into pieces, shocking the Mane 7.

Twilight Sparkle: NO! THE ELEMENTS OF HARMONY!

Nightmare Moon: Did you honestly believe that any of you could defeat me? No one, not even that weak alicorn can defeat me! I've destroyed the Elements of Harmony and now you will never see your princess, or your sun! The night will last forever! *evil laugh*

Twilight was about to fall into despair, however she looks at the rest of the Mane 7 and especially (Y/N) has she remembered something he said.

(Y/N): (Twilight's mind) Besides, we're friends.

Twilight remembered (Y/N) saying this and she realized something and smiled. She then stood and glared at Nightmare Moon with determination in her eyes.

Twilight Sparkle: You think you can destroy The Elements of Harmony just like that? Well, you're wrong, because the spirits of The Elements of Harmony are right here!

The rest of the Mane 7 then faced Nightmare Moon behind Twilight with the same look of determination she had.

Nightmare Moon: W-What?

With that being said, the shards of the Elements of Harmony started reacting and floated up into the air.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack, who reassured me when I was in doubt, represents the spirit of. . . Honesty!

The shards of the Element of Honesty float towards Applejack and surround her.

Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy, who tamed the manticore with compassion, represents the spirit of. . . Kindness!

The shards of the Element of Kindness float towards Fluttershy and surround her.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie Pie, who banished fear by giggling in the face of danger, represents the spirit of. . . Laughter!

The shards of the Element of Laughter float towards Pinkie Pie and surround her.

Twilight Sparkle: Rarity, who calmed a sorrowful serpent with a meaningful gift, represents the spirit of. . . Generosity!

The shards of the Element of Generosity float towards Rarity and surround her.

Twilight Sparkle: And Rainbow Dash, who could not abandon her friends for her own heart's desire, represents the spirit of. . . Loyalty!

The shards of the Element of Loyalty float towards Rainbow Dash and surround her.

Twilight Sparkle: The spirits of these five ponies got us through every challenge you threw at us.

Nightmare Moon: You still don't have the sixth Element! The spark didn't work!

Twilight Sparkle: But it did! A different kind of spark. I felt it the very moment I realized how happy I was to hear you, to see you, how much I cared about you. The spark ignited inside me when I realized that you all. . . are my friends!

A bright light then shines above drawing everyone's attention to see the sixth Element of Harmony in it's stone orb form which hovers above Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: You see, Nightmare Moon, when those Elements are ignited by the. . . the spark, that resides in the heart of us all, it creates the sixth element: the element of. . . Magic!

The elements floated above and around the Mane 6, but that was all as nothing else seemed to be happening making Nightmare Moon laugh and the Mane 6 confused.

Nightmare Moon: It appears that your Elements of Harmony are duds, no?

Twilight was confused at first, but she then looked at (Y/N) who looked back at her. Twilight then remembers how they first met, interacted, and help each other to now as she blushed and smiled back at (Y/N) before getting rid of it and looked at Nightmare Moon.

Twilight Sparkle: Not exactly Nightmare Moon. It is said that when all six elements are combined, one pony would be worthy of being the last element. It is said that the element is a legend, but it is no legend anymore. (Y/N), who became my first friend today, stood up for all of us, and tried to protect all of Equestria on his own even if he had to risk his life. He is the legendary element. . . of Heroism!

Then something unexpected happened as all of the shards glow brightly and create a beam of light at (Y/N) which healed his injuries and he started to float in the air and another orb came out of nowhere as it floated over (Y/N).

The shards then transformed into golden necklaces with gems resembling their respective owners' Cutie Mark and go around their respective owners' neck and the orb of Magic transformed into a tiara with a gem on top that resembles Twilight's Cutie Mark before settling on her head. (Y/N)'s orb of Heroism transforms into a crown and it has a gem in the center in the form of a (F/C) (Favorite Color) heart and it also floated onto (Y/N)'s head.

The Elements of Harmony start to glow brightly as the Mane 7 float up into the air and a huge rainbow-colored beam shot itself into the air and then directed towards Nightmare Moon.

Nightmare Moon: NOOO! NOOO!

The rainbow beam engulfed Nightmare Moon and then everything went white.

In mere moments, the Mane 7 was back on the ground and began to stand back up.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh, my head.

Applejack: Everypony okay?

Rarity then noticed that her tail was back thanks to the Elements of Harmony.

Rarity: Oh, thank goodness!

Fluttershy: Why Rarity, it's so lovely.

Rarity: I know! I'll never part with it again.

Fluttershy: No. Your necklace. It looks just like your cutie mark.

Rarity: What? Ooh. So does yours.

Fluttershy takes a look at her element of harmony and gasps. Everyone noticed there's and admired them as well.

Pinkie Pie: Look at mine! Look at mine!

Rainbow Dash: Aw yeah!

Applejack: Gee, Twilight! I thought you were just spoutin' a lot of hooey, but I reckon we really do represent the elements of friendship.

Twilight Sparkle: I suppose we do.

The Mane 6 then turned to (Y/N) as he was looking at his own Element of Harmony and the way it looked on him made them blush.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, (Y/N)! I didn't think you'd be the one to summon the legendary Element of Harmony.

(Y/N): Neither did I. I guess I was meant to come here after all.

Rarity: Oh, my (Y/N). Your crown makes you look like a prince.

(Y/N) blushed a little when Rarity said that.

(Y/N): *nervous chuckle* Prince maybe a bit of an overstatement to me.

???: Well done, everypony.

A bright light appeared from the window as everypony looked to see the sun has finally risen and the light enters the room, changing into an alicorn mare. She had a light fuchsiaish gray coat, a light rainbow mane and tail (in the colors of light cerulean, light turquoise, very light cobalt blue and pale heliotrope), pale, light grayish magenta eyes, and her Cutie Mark is a stylized sun.

Realizing who it is, the Mane 7 bow down, except for Twilight who runs up to her.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia!

(Y/N): (Thoughts) That's Princess Celestia?! She looks more beautiful in person.

Princess Celestia: Twilight Sparkle, my faithful student, I knew you could do it. I knew you would make friends and together, you would all stop Nightmare Moon once and for all.

Twilight Sparkle: But. . . you told me it was all an old pony tale.

Princess Celestia: I told you that you needed to make some friends, nothing more. I saw the signs of Nightmare Moon's return, and I knew it was you who had the magic inside to defeat her, but you could not unleash it until you let true friendship into your heart. Now if only another will as well. Princess Luna!

The Mane 7 turn to see an alicorn mare on the ground and she had a grayish phthalo blue coat, a very light azure blue mane and tail, and her Cutie Mark was a moon surrounded by a black color.

She gasped when she got up from the ground and she saw her older sister Princess Celestia.

Princess Celestia: It has been a thousand years since I have seen you like this. Time to put our differences behind us. We were meant to rule together, little sister. Will you accept my friendship?

Princess Luna looked up and cried as she hugged Princess Celestia which she returned dearly and Princess Celestia also shed her tears at reuniting with her little sister.

Princess Luna: I'm so sorry! I missed you so much, big sister!

Princess Celestia: I've missed you too!

Princess Luna then opened her eyes to then look at (Y/N) at she just remembered something.

Princess Luna: Sister! That young stallion right there!

Princess Celestia turned to see (Y/N) and she gasped when she sees that (Y/N) is an alicorn.

Princess Celestia: Another alicorn?!

Both of the princesses then walked up to (Y/N) making him a little nervous.

Princess Luna: That's not all, Celestia. His name was. . . was. . . um pardon me, but could you repeat the name to said to my darker self?

(Y/N): Um, my name is (Y/N) (L/N).

Princess Celestia gasped when she heard that name.

Princess Celestia: (Y/N) (L/N)? The (Y/N) (L/N)? Son of (M/N) (L/N)?

(Y/N): Yes, princess. Do you know who I am?

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna looked at each other before looking back at (Y/N) with a smile.

Princess Celestia: Indeed. We also knew your mother quite well.

(Y/N) grew a both shocked and happy look as they know his mother. The rest of the Mane 7 then walked up to where the three are.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia, you know (Y/N)? How? He's never even met you before.

(Y/N) then put his hoof around Twilight's back to get her attention.

(Y/N): Maybe it's best that we go someplace else for me to tell you all who I really am. Right now, after a long journey we need to head back to Ponyville and rest.

Princess Celestia: You are correct (Y/N). You are all exhausted from the trials you have faced so let's return to Ponyville and give you the rest you all deserve.

With that, Princess Celestia used her magic to transport everypony back to Ponyville as the battle with Nightmare Moon was finally over.

Chapter 3 End.

(A/N): Not every episode of FiM will be covered. Some will either be skipped or part of a chapter since the reader will change some of the events up. However, there are some I may add just to hold the plot of the story.

Chapter 4: (Y/N)'s Origins Revealed

The Mane 7 and the Princesses returned back to Ponyville and soon enough, the citizens of Ponyville celebrate the return of the Princesses.

Many of the citizens were surprised and shocked by the appearance of Princess Luna who they learned is truly Princess Celestia's younger sister and was Nightmare Moon, but Princess Celestia was able to clear things up by explaining how the Mane 7 obtained the Elements of Harmony and used them to erase Nightmare Moon and bring Luna back to normal. Many of them were even more surprised to see that (Y/N) was the one to awaken the legendary seventh Element of Harmony and he survived a fight he had against Nightmare Moon.

Everypony cheered for the Mane 7 and called them heroes for saving both Equestria and Princess Luna, and speaking of the Princess of the Night, everypony welcomed her back with open arms and accepted her as a princess like Celestia. Two young Pegasus foals gave her a flower wreath which she accepts with tears of joy and a smile.

Twilight had a sad look on her face which (Y/N) notices as he approached her.

(Y/N): What's the matter, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* It's just that after finally making friends with you and the others, I would have to go back to Canterlot and I want to spend more time with all of you.

This made the Mane 6 feel sad at the thought of being separated until Celestia get's an idea.

Princess Celestia: Spike, take a note please.

The said dragon pulls out a scroll and quill and begins writing to what Celestia is saying.

Princess Celestia: I, Princess Celestia, hereby decree that the unicorn Twilight Sparkle shall take on a new mission for Equestria. She must continue to study the magic of friendship. She must report to me her findings from her new home in Ponyville.

The Mane 6 smiled as they all smile and hugged Twilight out of joy that she doesn't have to leave.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh thank you, Princess Celestia! I'll study harder than ever before.

Everypony around them cheered at the Mane 7's friendship.

Pinkie Pie: Isn't this exciting? Are you excited cause I'm excited I've never been so excited, well, except for the time that I went *deep gasp* but I mean really-

(Y/N) covered Pinkie's mouth as he smirked and rolled his eyes.

(Y/N): Pinkie, I think we get the point.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, well in that case. . . LET'S PARTY!

The Mane 7 enjoyed the Summer Sun Celebration for all of the afternoon as they ate delicious food, played games with each other, and just had huge amounts of fun in general. Soon when the evening came around, most of the citizens except for the Mane 7 and the Princesses left. (Y/N) was continuing talking with Twilight until Princess Celestia approached him.

Princess Celestia: (Y/N), correct?

(Y/N): Yes princess.

Princess Celestia: I believe it is time that me and my sister tell you about your past and why you're exactly an alicorn.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, that's right. I nearly forgot, so you're from the mythical world, Earth?

(Y/N): Yep, but actually how about we talk about this somewhere else. I don't really want ponies listening on to any of what secrets we might reveal.

Princess Celestia: Very well, how about the Golden Oak Library where Twilight is staying.

(Y/N): That seems good.

With that being said, the Mane 7 and the Princesses go to the Golden Oak Library where the Princesses are about to reveal who (Y/N) really is.

(Y/N): Alright, we should be safe from prying ears here.

Pinkie Pie: So what's this super duper secret that you're about to tell us (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, you said that you came to Equestria a month ago and that you're from Earth right?

(Y/N): Yes, I was originally born in a world called Earth. Earth is not like Equestria, as there are different species on there that we call humans.

Twilight Sparkle: I've read about humans in a book, but I always thought that they were just a myth.

(Y/N): Well, it's no myth at all Twilight as I was born and raised as a human. Back on Earth, I had magic similar to what Equestria has, but I found it kind of weird that I was the only one to have it.

Applejack: Now hold on fer a sec, (Y/N). If you're from this Earth and used to be a human, then how are ya here and how did ya turn into an alicorn?

Princess Celestia: Perhaps, we can shed some light on that.

The Mane 7 turned to the Princesses as they smiled at each other before looking at (Y/N).

Princess Luna: (Y/N), you being born on Earth. . . isn't entirely true.

(Y/N): It's not?

Princess Celestia: As we both stated, we both knew your mother quite well. We were great friends indeed.

(Y/N): You were friends with my mother?!

Princess Celestia: A long time ago, back before both Luna and I became rulers of Equestria, we were great friends with your mother (Y/N) as we were pupils of Star Swirl The Bearded.

Hearing that name, Twilight got excited.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia, you were taught by Star Swirl The Bearded?!

Princess Celestia: Indeed. Luna, (Y/N)'s mother (M/N), and I were all taught by Star Swirl The Bearded.

Princess Luna: Your mother was a very good pony (Y/N). She was very heroic, helpful, and willing to stand up for us and all of Equestria similar to you. While we were being taught, she was a tiny bit competitive with us to show each other who can best who in any type of magic. She was well known to most of Equestria as "The Princess of Equestria Heroes" even though it wasn't really a given title to her.

(Y/N): That sounds like my mother alright.

Princess Celestia: One day however, our friend (M/N) was having a child and we were all excited to see that a young foal was being born to Equestria possibly as a young prince or princess. When that foal was born, it was revealed to be you (Y/N).

Everypony around (Y/N) looked at him in shock that he was actually born thousands of years ago.

(Y/N): What?! But if I was born that long ago, how am I still alive?!

Rarity: I'd like to know that as well. There is no possible way that he could be standing here right now if he was born that long ago.

Princess Celestia: Perhaps seeing is more believing.

Princess Celestia then casts a spell which made everypony find themselves in a white void.

Rainbow Dash: Where are we?

Princess Celestia: You all are about to witness the true origin of your friend (Y/N).

The Mane 7 then heard a baby cooing as they looked behind them to see an image of (Y/N)'s mother as a pony and him as a foal. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna were also in that image with their friend.

(Y/N): That's. . . me!

Fluttershy: Aww, you look so cute (Y/N).

(Y/N) blushed and rubbed the back of his head at that as they witnessed more of the image.

Princess Celestia: You were indeed a very young and cute pony (Y/N), but there was one thing about you that brought a shock to all of us.

What all of them saw next in the image brought a shock to them as (Y/N) was reveal to have both a horn and wings which also surprised the three in the image.

Princess Luna: We were all surprised to see that you were born an alicorn (Y/N) as you were the first male alicorn stallion to ever exist in Equestria.

Rainbow Dash: So, what about how he went to Earth like he said earlier?

Princess Celestia: We don't remember everything, but. . .

Princess Celestia made the image of their past disappear and instead created a couple of shadow like figures that looked to be them and (Y/N). She moved them and changed their shape as she spoke.

Princess Celestia: There was something about (Y/N) that gave him so much power as an alicorn that many people in Equestria wanted to use that power to try and take Equestria for themselves. However, seeing that there was no way to keep (Y/N) safe from so many power-hungry creatures, we had to make a choice. And it was choice that all of us were reluctant to decide for. Star Swirl said that there are many worlds beyond Equestria and there are some without magic. Earth was one of those worlds, so (M/N) came to a conclusion that she had to hide in that world to keep him safe. Luna and I didn't want to see her go, but we both knew that it had to be done to keep the only male alicorn safe. We haven't see her for thousands of years ever since.

(Y/N): Thousands? I was on Earth for only 17 years.

Princess Luna: That could possibly explain why your still so young (Y/N). Equestria and Earth aren't exactly linked in time so 17 years on Earth was thousands for Equestria.

Princess Celestia: Now we see in front of us that you've become such a handsome young stallion (Y/N).

(Y/N): *blushes* Thanks. So that's everything about my past and how I actually had magic on Earth. This is. . . surprising to say the least.

Twilight Sparkle: I agree, but it's good to know that you were safe from all of those evil creatures (Y/N).

Rarity: I concur with Twilight. You are a wonderful friend to us (Y/N), and we're all glad to meet such a heroic alicorn like yourself.

Spike: So (Y/N), where is your mother anyways?

When Spike asked that question, (Y/N) didn't want to answer that question as he looked down to the ground with a sad look. Everypony gasped at realizing what his expression implied.

Spike: Oh. . . s-sorry. I didn't mean to. . .

(Y/N): No it's okay, but I guess it's my turn to explain now. When I was back on Earth. . . I still had my powers. My mom told me to keep them a secret, as a 5 year old human I did what I was told until one day when I was 10, I was walking outside and I saw a building on fire around the corner. I knew I couldn't just sit there and do nothing while the people in that building are suffocating from all of the flames, so without being seen I used my magic to extinguish the flames and thanks to me, everyone made it out alive.

Fluttershy: That was so nice of you to save those people, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Yeah, when I did that I thought to myself that "all of those people are alive because of me, if I was given magic powerful enough to save lives and help others then that's what I'll do." For 7 years, I've done so many things around my home town on Earth that everyone was confused to who or what is doing this. I told my mom about what I'm using my magic for and she told to be careful of when I used it though. I always hid my horn under my hair and my wings were trapped under my clothes so no one could them and they would just see that I'm a normal human.

What (Y/N) was about to say next however, brought some tears to his eyes.

(Y/N): Last month was my mother's birthday, and I wanted to give her a present for taking care of me for all of my years. As I did though. . . some agents then somehow found out who we really were. . . and my mother sent me back here to Equestria in order to protect me from them trying to find out about our magic. I didn't want to leave her, but she said that she would rather die than see me in danger. So. . . she sacrificed herself for me.

Fluttershy, Pinkie, Rarity, and both of the princesses had tears in their eyes hearing that (Y/N)'s mother risked her own life to save him.

(Y/N): *sniffs* I'm going to miss her. . . so much. She was my only family.

Fluttershy and Pinkie both walked up to (Y/N) and hugged him to comfort him.

Fluttershy: I'm so sorry that you lost your mother, (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Y-Yeah. What Fluttershy said.

Soon the rest of the Mane 7 plus Spike and the princesses joined into a group hug around (Y/N) and he smiled from it.

(Y/N): Thanks everypony.

Rainbow Dash: No problem (Y/N), you're our friend after all.

Applejack: Ah agree with Rainbow Dash, we're friends and we always look out for each other.

Rarity: Indeed so if you have any problems darling, come talk to us.

(Y/N): I will. Thanks everypony. You're all the best friends I could ever ask for.

Everyone broke out of the group hug and smiled at (Y/N) and he smiled back.

Twilight Sparkle: So that's why you wanted to protect all of us so much. You've not only helped people back on Earth, but you've experienced what it was like to be protected like that.

(Y/N): Yeah and before I left, my mother asked me to make a promise to her.

Spike: What was that promise?

(Y/N): To protect all of you and all of Equestria. I couldn't say no to a promise like that and especially after meeting all of you. You're all the most wonderful friends I could ever have in my life.

The Mane 6 smile and blush at (Y/N) slightly and both his compliment and his will to protect them no matter the cost.

Princess Celestia: That's very noble of you, (Y/N). You are very heroic indeed. I hereby welcome you back to Equestria after all of these years.

(Y/N): Thank you Princess Celestia.

Pinkie Pie: *gasps* I threw him a "Welcome to Ponyville Party"! We should make you a "Welcome back to Equestria party"!

(Y/N) smiled at Pinkie's idea and nodded.

(Y/N): Sure Pinkie. I'd like that very much.

The Mane 7 and Spike cheered as they all left the Golden Oak Library to go and give (Y/N) a party to celebrate his return. The princess also exit the library as they watch them run off together.

Princess Celestia: (Y/N)'s grown up to be such a handsome young stallion. Don't you agree Luna?

Princess Luna: I completely agree Celestia. His future may be interesting for what is to come.

When Luna said that, Celestia looked up at the sky and daydreamed for a minute while having a slight blush on her cheeks.

Princess Celestia: Perhaps so.~

Princess Luna: Sister, are you alright?

Princess Celestia broke out of her daydream and came back to reality and looked at Luna.

Princess Celestia: Oh! Yes Luna, I am perfectly fine. We should head back to Canterlot now however, there are some people waiting there for you.

Princess Luna nodded as both of the princesses fly off back to Canterlot where they stay to look over Equestria.

The adventures of the Mane 7 have only just begun as they will make more friends and learn life lessons on friendship and more. . .

Meanwhile in an unknown location, a mysterious figure opens it's eyes and has a shocked look on it's face.

Mysterious Figure: What is this power? Could it be. . . has it returned? I must look deeper into this just to be sure this is completely true.

Chapter 4 End.

Chapter 5: The Ticket Master

It's been over a week ever since the Mane 7 battled Nightmare Moon and things have calmed down lately. Today, (Y/N), Twilight, and Spike are helping Applejack collect apples in the Sweet Apple Acres orchid with Spike sitting on Twilight's back as he looks through the apple baskets that Twilight has on her and he is throwing away any bad apples.

Applejack: Thank you kindly, (Y/N) and you too Twilight for helping me out. I bet Big McIntosh I could get all these Golden Delicious in the barn by lunchtime. If I win, he's gonna walk down Stirrup Street in one of Granny's girdles. *chuckles*

(Y/N): I can't wait to see the look on his face when we've completed that job.

Twilight Sparkle: No problem at all, Applejack. I'm glad the goal is lunchtime. All this hard work is making me hungry.

Spike: I know, right?

Spike accidentally tosses an apple at Twilight's head which made her glare at him while he gives a sheepish grin.

Twilight Sparkle: Puh-lease, Spike. You've been lounging on my back all morning while we worked.

Spike: Exactly. You guys are taking so long, I missed snack-time.

Then both Twilight's and (Y/N)'s stomach growled as they looked at each other and laughed nervously.

(Y/N): I guess you're not the only one.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, we better get some food then.

Spike: Nope. Worm. A-ha!

Spike pulls out a shiny and fresh-looking apple and both Twilight and (Y/N) licked their lips.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Spike, that looks delicious!

However, Spike started munching on the apple instantly which made both Twilight and (Y/N) glare at him.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike.

(Y/N): Did you really have to eat the whole thing? You could've gave us a slice.

Spike: *laughs nervously* Sorry.

Spike then burps out a large green flame which turns into a scroll and it floats down for Spike to grab it.

(Y/N): What's that?

Twilight Sparkle: It's a letter from Princess Celestia.

Spike: *clears throat* Hear ye, hear ye. Her Grand Royal Highness, Princess Celestia of Equestria, is pleased to announce the Grand Galloping Gala to be held in the magnificent capital city of Canterlot, on the 21st day of, eh, yadda yadda yadda, cordially extends an invitation to Twilight Sparkle plus one guest.

Applejack and Twilight Sparkle: *gasps* The Grand Galloping Gala!

(Y/N): Grand Galloping what?

Twilight rushed to (Y/N) with shock that he's never heard of the Grand Galloping Gala before.

Twilight Sparkle: You've never heard of it?! It's a royal event that happens every year to celebrate the completion of Canterlot after Equestria was founded.

(Y/N): Huh. I've never been to any events like that before in my life.

Spike then burped out another flame that materialized two golden tickets.

Spike: Look, two tickets.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, great! I've never been to the gala. Have you, Spike?

Spike: No, and I plan to keep it that way. I don't want any of that girly frilly frou-frou nonsense.

(Y/N): I'm sure it won't be just for mares, Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Aw, come on Spike. A dance would be nice. *gasps* (Thoughts) Especially with (Y/N)!

Twilight looks up to the sky and begins to daydream about how she would want her time to be at the Grand Galloping Gala.

(Twilight's Daydream)

Twilight is seen alone, sitting at a table wearing a dress and she looks down until someone approaches her and it was (Y/N) and he was in a suit that made Twilight blush just by looking at him.

(Y/N): Hey Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y-Y/N), what are you doing here?

(Y/N): Well, there's an open dance floor and I didn't want you to be all alone. Do you want to dance with me?

Twilight blushes as she smiles and nods and she took (Y/N)'s hoof as they walk to the dance floor. They both danced to the slow music and moved perfectly in sync with it. Then, (Y/N)'s face moved closer to Twilight's which made her eye's widen and she moved closer to his face as well. They both closed their eyes as the moonlight then shines and makes a bright light.

(Daydream End)

(Y/N): Twilight! Equestria to Twilight!

Twilight Sparkle: Huh? What?

Twilight regained her composure as she returned to reality and both (Y/N) and Spike was looking at her with confused looks.

Spike: Twilight, are you okay? You spaced out for a minute.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh yeah, I'm fine sorry. Anyways, like I was saying, the Grand Galloping Gala would be nice.

Applejack: Nice? It's a heap good more than just nice. I'd love to go. Land sakes. . .

(Applejack's Daydream)

Applejack is seen selling a bunch of apple products to a bunch of ponies in a long line.

Applejack: If I had an apple stand set up, ponies would be chowin' our tasty vittles 'til the cows came home. Do you have any idea how much business I could drum up for Sweet Apple Acres? Why, with all that money, we could do a heap of fixin' up 'round here. We could replace that saggy old roof, and Big McIntosh could replace that saggy old plow, and Granny Smith could replace that saggy old hip.

(Daydream End)

(Y/N): (Thoughts) How does one replace a hip?

Applejack: Why, I'd give my left hind leg to go to that gala.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, well in that case, would you like to-

Rainbow Dash: Whoa!

Applejack, Twilight, and (Y/N) look up and Rainbow Dash crashes on top of all of them.

(Y/N): Ow! Dash, really?

Rainbow Dash: Sorry (Y/N), but are we talking about the Grand Galloping Gala?

Applejack: Rainbow Dash. You told me you were too busy to help me harvest apples. What were you busy doing? Spyin'?

Rainbow Dash: No, I was busy napping.

(Y/N): That explains the pillow and blanket in the tree.

Rainbow Dash: And I just happened to hear that you have an extra ticket?

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, but-

Rainbow Dash: YES! This is so awesome. The Wonderbolts perform at the Grand Galloping Gala every year. I can see it now. . .

(Rainbow Dash's Daydream)

Rainbow Dash: Everyone would be watching the sky. Their eyes riveted on the Wonderbolts, but then in would fly Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash flies into the stadium which made the audience gasp and the said Wonderbolts confused.

Rainbow Dash: I would draw their attention with my Super Speed Strut. Then, I would mesmerize 'em with my Fantastic Filly Flash. And for my grand finale, the Buccaneer Blaze! The ponies would go wild!

The ponies in the crowd cheer for Rainbow Dash and the Wonderbolts just jaw dropped at Rainbow Dash's performance. They then fly down to greet her and then the scene changes to where Rainbow Dash is flying with the Wonderbolts.

Rainbow Dash: The Wonderbolts would insist that my signature moves be incorporated into their routine, and then welcome me as their newest member.

(Daydream End)

(Y/N): Okay, one I don't think it could be that easy. And two, I'm sure the Wonderbolts won't like a show off.

Rainbow Dash: Who are you calling a show off?

(Y/N): The pony who clearly just stated that exactly what's she's going to do.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, please what do you know? Don't you see, Twilight? This could be my one chance to show 'em my stuff. You gotta take me!

Applejack then pulls back on Rainbow Dash's tail towards her.

Applejack: Hold on just one pony pickin' minute here. I asked for that ticket first.

Rainbow Dash: So? That doesn't mean you own it.

Applejack: Oh, yeah? Well I challenge you to a hoof-wrestle. Winner get's the ticket.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash begin to hoof wrestle each other, but (Y/N) pushes both of them away from each other.

(Y/N): Will you two stop it? The tickets are clearly Twilight's, so she get's to decide who get's to go with her to the gala.

Twilight Sparkle: Exactly, so in this case whoever has the best reason to go should get the ticket, don't you think?

Twilight shouldn't have asked that as Rainbow Dash and Applejack started to come up with many reasons to go to the gala.

Applejack: Drummin' up business for the farm?

Rainbow Dash: A chance to audition for the Wonderbolts?

Applejack: Money to fix Granny's hip.

Rainbow Dash: Living the dream.

Twilight and (Y/N) looked at each other with conflicted looks.

(Y/N): Those are pretty good reasons. Hard to tell which one's more important.

Then, suddenly both (Y/N)'s and Twilight's stomachs rumbled again.

Twilight Sparkle: *chuckles nervously* Listen to that, we are starving. I don't know about you, but I can't make important decisions on an empty stomach.

(Y/N): I know a place in Ponyville we can eat at Twilight, follow me.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks (Y/N). I'll think about it over lunch and get back to you two, okay?

Applejack and Rainbow Dash: Okay.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash went back to hoof wrestling before Applejack had a thought in her mind.

Applejack: Wait, you don't think (Y/N) is going to convince Twilight to give him the ticket do you?

Rainbow Dash's eye widen when Applejack said and she flew off after them.

Rainbow Dash: Oh heck no! Not on my watch!

Applejack: Wait! Rainbow Dash!

Twilight, (Y/N), and Spike were currently walking through Ponyville about to get some lunch and Spike decides to start up a conversation.

Spike: So, who are you gonna give the ticket to, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know Spike, but I really can't think straight when I'm hungry, so (Y/N) where is this restaurant that you talked about earlier?

(Y/N): It should not be too far away from here. Just a few-

Suddenly, out of the Sugarcube Corner door, Pinkie Pie tackled the three and they fell to the ground. The tickets Spike had in his hand flew into the air and landed on Pinkie's face.

Pinkie Pie: Gah! Bats! Bats on my face! Help!

(Y/N) got up from the ground and picked up the dropped tickets.

(Y/N): Pinkie, it wasn't bats. Bats come out at night. You just had these tickets on your face.

Pinkie then noticed the tickets (Y/N) picked up and gasped as her eyes sparkled.

Pinkie Pie: Wait, are those. . . tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala?!

(Pinkie Pie's Daydream)

Pinkie Pie: It's the most amazing incredible tremendous super-fun wonderful terrifically humongous party in all of Equestria! I've always always always wanted to go!

Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me

Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me

Hip hip

Hooray!

It's the best place for me

For Pinkie. . .

With decorations like streamers and fairy-lights and pinwheels and piñatas and pin-cushions. With goodies like sugar cubes and sugar canes and sundaes and sun-beams and sarsaparilla. And I get to play my favorite-est of favorite fantabulous games like Pin the Tail on the Pony!

Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me

Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me

'Cause it's the most galarrific superly-terrific gala ever

In the whole galaxy

Wheee!!

(Daydream End)

Pinkie then rushed up to (Y/N) and hugged him really tightly while rubbing her cheeks against his.

Pinkie Pie: Thank you! Thank you (Y/N)! This is the most wonderful-est gift ever! We can go together and it will be the best date ever!

(Y/N) blushed at little when Pinkie said that as she let him go.

(Y/N): Well. . . Pinkie as much as I would love to these aren't-

When (Y/N) gives the tickets back to Spike, a gasp was heard as they all turned around to see Rarity staring at the tickets.

Rarity: Are these what I think they are?

Pinkie Pie: Yes, yes, yes! (Y/N) is taking me out to the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot!

Rarity: The gala? I design ensembles for the gala every year, but I've never had the opportunity to attend. Oh, the society, the culture, the glamour! It's where I truly belong, and where I'm destined to meet him.

Pinkie Pie: Him?!. . . Who?

Rarity: Him.

(Y/N): Rarity, a little more specific please?

(Rarity's Daydream)

Rarity: I would stroll through the gala, and everyone would wonder, "Who is that mysterious mare?" They would never guess that I was just a simple pony from little old Ponyville. Why, I would cause such a sensation that I would be invited for an audience with Princess Celestia herself, and the princess would be so taken with the style and elegance that she would introduce me to him, her nephew: the most handsome, eligible unicorn stallion in Canterlot. Our eyes would meet, our hearts would melt. Our courtship would be magnificent. He would ask for my hoof in marriage, and of course I would say, "Yes!" We would have a royal wedding, befitting a princess, which is *giggles* what I would become upon marrying him, the stallion of my dreams.

(Daydream End)

(Y/N): (Thoughts) I don't think you can just jump to marriage that quickly.

Rarity exits out of her daydream and looks at (Y/N) before getting a conflicted look on her face.

Rarity: (Thoughts) But who do I choose? (Y/N) is also such a handsome stallion and he's so heroic and nice, while Prince Blueblood is that of a prince. (Out of Thoughts) (Y/N)! I simply cannot believe you would invite Pinkie Pie so she can. . . party and prevent me from meeting my prince. How could you?! Hmph.

While this was happening, Fluttershy's pet bunny Angel rushed up to Spike and took the tickets out of his claws and showed them to her.

Spike: Hey!

Fluttershy: *gasps* Angel, these are perfect.

(Y/N): Hold on Rarity. The ticket isn't going to Pinkie Pie.

This surprised both Rarity and Pinkie with the former in relief and the latter in sadness until Fluttershy walks up to (Y/N).

Fluttershy: Um, excuse me, (Y/N). I would just like to ask, I mean, if it would be all right, if you haven't given it to someone else. . .

Rarity: You? You want to go to the gala?

Fluttershy: Oh, no. I mean, yes, or actually kind of. You see. . .

(Fluttershy's Daydream)

Fluttershy: It's not so much the Grand Galloping Gala as it is the wondrous private gated garden that surrounds the dance. The flowers are said to be the most beautiful and fragrant in all of Equestria. For the night of the gala, and that night alone, would they all be in bloom. . . and that's just the flora! Don't get me started on the fauna. There's loons and toucans and bitterns, oh my! Hummingbirds that can really hum, and buzzards that can really buzz. White-blue jays, and red jays, and green jays, pink jays and pink flamingos!

(Daydream End)

Twilight Sparkle: Gee, Fluttershy, it sounds. . . beautiful. . .?

(Y/N): Kind of reminds me of some grasslands back on my world. Anyways, as I was attempting to say. . . those tickets aren't-

Rainbow Dash: Wait, just a minute!

Everypony looked up to see Rainbow Dash on a house before she landed on the ground.

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash! Were you spying on us?!

Rainbow Dash: No. I mean, yes. I mean, maybe. Look, it doesn't matter. I couldn't risk a goody-four shoes like Twilight giving that ticket away to you.

(Y/N): Say what?!

Applejack then walks up to the group.

Applejack: Wait just another minute.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack, were you following us too?

Applejack: No. I was followin' this one to make sure she didn't try any funny business. Still trying to take mah ticket.

Rainbow Dash: Your ticket?

All of the ponies then started to argue about who get's the gala ticket until both (Y/N) and Twilight broke it up.

(Y/N) and Twilight Sparkle: ENOUGH!

All of the ponies broke out the argument except for Pinkie who still talking for some reason.

Pinkie Pie: And then I said, "Oatmeal, are you craz- oh.

(Y/N): Look, as I was saying. Those Grand Galloping Gala tickets aren't mine.

Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy: They're not?

Twilight Sparkle: No! They're mine.

(Y/N): Listen girls, I know you all have very good reasons that you want to go to the gala, but you can't just force Twilight to give you the extra ticket.

Twilight Sparkle: Exactly, this is my decision, and I'm gonna make it on my own, and I certainly can't think straight with all this noise. . . *stomach rumbles* not to mention hunger. Now go on, shoo!

The mares then reluctantly went their separate ways before Twilight calls out to them to say one last thing.

Twilight Sparkle: And don't worry, I'll figure this out. . . somehow.

(Y/N) then walks up to Twilight and puts a hoof on her back.

(Y/N): Don't worry Twilight, your a smart pony so I'm sure you'll come up with a solution eventually.

Twilight blushes a bit and smiles at (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks (Y/N). Now how about we both get something to eat.

(Y/N): Sure thing, I'm starving as well. Follow me.

(Y/N), Twilight, and Spike were now at a café, sitting at a table together outside with both (Y/N) and Spike looking through a menu while Twilight was plucking petals off a flower as she was still stuck on who to give the extra ticket to.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* Spike, (Y/N), what am I gonna do? All five of my best friends have really good reasons to go to the gala. Applejack, or Rainbow Dash? Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy, Rarity. . . Oh, who should go with me?

Twilight's stomach rumbled again so she just ate the petals that she took off the flower before looking at (Y/N) with a slight blush on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: Say (Y/N), would you like to go to the gala with me?

This surprised (Y/N) as he rubbed the back of his head a little blushing a little as well.

(Y/N): I don't know Twilight. I mean, I've never been to a place so. . . formal before.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah, back on Earth I would only go outside to just walk around, but I mostly spent my time indoors so I could keep the secret of my magic hidden. To be honest, I'm kind of nervous.

Twilight Sparkle: Why don't you give it a try then? I'm sure you'll love the Grand Galloping Gala.

(Y/N): Well. . . okay. I'll think about it.

A waiter stallion named Savoir Fare then approaches the three.

Savoir Fare: Have you made your decision?

Twilight Sparkle: I would love a daffodil and daisy sandwich.

(Y/N): I'll take the same thing.

Spike: Do you have any rubies?

The waiter just stares at Spike to just imply that they don't.

Spike: No? Okay. I'll have the hay fries, extra crispy.

Twilight Sparkle: What do you think, Spike?

Spike: I think we have to try another restaurant. I mean, I like grass just fine, but would it hurt anybody to offer some gemstones?

(Y/N): She was referring to the gala tickets dude.

Spike: Oh. You're still on that?

Twilight Sparkle: Spike, listen. How do I choose? And when I do choose, will the other four be mad at me? I mean, I could give up my ticket and give away two, but that would still leave three disappointed ponies. What if I-

Savoir Fare: Ah, your food.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh thank you. This looks so good. I'm sure everything will be much clearer once I eat.

Spike and (Y/N) were already eating which made Twilight raise an eyebrow at them.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, you weren't kidding when you said you were hungry.

(Y/N): Yeah, I didn't exactly have breakfast this morning since Applejack called us over to help her.

Then some ponies were galloping past the three into the café confusing them.

Savoir Fare: Em, sir, madam? Are you going to eat your food in ze rain?

Twilight Sparkle: It's not raining. . .

A thunderclap was then heard as the three looked to see that it was raining everywhere in the area except for their spot.

(Y/N): What the. . .?

Rainbow Dash appeared out of a hole in the many clouds that were bunched up together looking down at the three.

Rainbow Dash: Hi there, best friend forever I've ever ever had. Enjoying the sunny weather?

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash, what are you doing?

Rainbow Dash: Whaddya mean? I just saw the smartest, most generous pony about to get rained on, so I thought I'd kick a hole in the clouds to keep her dry so she could dine in peace, that's all.

(Y/N): I see what's going on here. Dash, you're trying to get the extra ticket from Twilight by doing her extra favors aren't you?

Rainbow Dash: Me? No no no, of course not.

Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N): Uh-huh.

Rainbow Dash: Seriously, I'd do it for anypony.

(Y/N): Oh, really?

(Y/N) points to everypony else that was running out in the rain trying to find shelter which made Rainbow Dash laugh nervously.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow, I am not comfortable accepting unwanted favors, so I'd appreciate it if you close up that rain cloud right now.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh, fine.

Rainbow Dash zips the cloud closed and before Twilight could eat her sandwich, it rained all over her and her food causing it to be soaking wet which irritated her. (Y/N) and Spike were also drenched by the rain. Rarity then appeared with an umbrella under her.

Rarity: Twilight, (Y/N), it's raining.

Twilight Sparkle: No, really?

Rarity: Come with me you two before you catch a cold.

Rarity brought both (Y/N) and Twilight over to her boutique and inside they both shook off the rain to dry themselves off, but they accidentally soaked Rarity as well.

(Y/N): Oops, sorry Rarity.

Rarity: Oh no, it's quite alright (Y/N). Twilight, we are. . . the best of friends, are we not? And you know what the best of friends do?

Twilight Sparkle: Uh. . .

Rarity: Makeovers!

Rarity pulled out a wardrobe screen that pushes both Spike and (Y/N) out of the way and blocks them from seeing what Rarity is doing to Twilight as a commotion is going on.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, Rarity, ow, this really isn't fixing it. I mean, thank you but, ooh, that's too tight.

Rarity then moves the screen away, revealing to (Y/N) and Spike that Twilight is wearing a new dress.

Rarity: Oh, you're simply darling.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, yeah, it is kinda pretty, isn't it?

(Y/N): Wow, Twilight. You look stunning.

Twilight blushes and chuckles nervously at (Y/N)'s compliment.

Twilight Sparkle: T-Thanks, (Y/N).

Spike stuck his tongue out and pointed at it like he was gagging until Rarity bumped into him which causes Spike to shove his hand into his mouth which made (Y/N) chuckle.

Rarity: And you! Oh Spike, I have a dandy little outfit for the dashing gent!

Rarity then brought the wardrobe screen over to Spike.

Spike: D-ah, ow, oh, hey, wow, watch it, whoa!

Rarity moves the screen away to reveal Spike a wearing a more fancy outfit than Twilight was wearing that also had a wig.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh Spike.

Twilight was giggling while (Y/N) was snickering to try to keep himself from laughing.

Rarity: Now you just need a hat.

Rarity then puts a hat on Spike's head, completing the outfit. (Y/N) then couldn't hold in his laughter anymore as he just burst out laughing.

(Y/N): *laughs* Spike, you look hilarious.

Spike: *sarcastically* Ha, ha (Y/N). Look, I told you, I don't want any part of this girly gala gunk. See you back at the library.

Spike then zips out of the boutique leaving the outfit he had on behind.

Rarity: Oh, who needs him anyway. This is all about you Twilight, and how fabulous you'll look at the Grand Galloping Gala.

(Y/N): I think it would great for. . . wait what, the Grand-

Rarity: *gasps* And oh, my goodness, what a coincidence. I happen to have an ensemble of my own that matches yours to a T. We would be the belles of the ball, you and I. Everyone would be clamoring for our attention. All eyes would be on us, and then everyone would finally know, the most beautiful, most talented, most sophisticated pony in all of Equestria is Rarity the unicorn.

Rarity then noticed that both (Y/N) and Twilight were giving her judgmental looks.

Rarity: *nervous laugh* And Twilight Sparkle, of course.

(Y/N): Now I see why you brought us here in such a rush. You're trying to butter up Twilight into giving you the ticket.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, and it's not going to work. You're going to have to wait for my decision just like everyone else.

Twilight then takes off the outfit Rarity made for her.

Twilight Sparkle: Now if you'll excuse me, I've been trying all day just to get some lunch.

(Y/N): What's going to be next? Applejack shows up with a bunch of food for us?

Applejack: Did somepony say lunch?

Twilight then gives (Y/N) a judgmental look as he was surprised that it actually happened.

Twilight Sparkle: You had to say it.

Applejack pulls Twilight outside to show her a cart full of a bunch of Apple-themed foods.

Twilight Sparkle: You've got to be kidding me?

Applejack: I got apple pie, apple fritters, apple tarts, apple dumplings, apple crisps, apple crumblers, and apple Brown Betty. Uh, the dessert, not my auntie. What do you say there, best friend?

Applejack hears Twilight's stomach rumble and jumps to a conclusion.

Applejack: Is that a yes?

Twilight Sparkle: No! NO! I don't know who I'm giving the ticket to, and all these favors aren't making it any easier to decide! In fact, I'm less sure now than I was this morning! Ugh!

Twilight then runs off leaving a confused Applejack.

Applejack: So, that's a maybe?

(Y/N): Applejack, give it a rest. She's not going to give you the ticket just for giving her food that she needs.

Applejack: Aw, come on (Y/N). I'm just doing a little favor for Twilight.

(Y/N): Well, yeah. A favor for her to give you the ticket. Look, let me just tell you that's it not right at all to do something for someone just to get what you want. Be more sensitive Applejack!

(Y/N) then runs off after Twilight leaving Applejack in slight confusion of what he said.

(Y/N) eventually catches up with Twilight as they were now at the Golden Oak Library.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, I never thought being showered with favors would be so aggravating.

(Y/N): Me neither, how about we both go inside a read a good book to calm ourselves down with what's been happening.

Twilight Sparkle: *relaxed sigh* Yeah, that sounds nice. Also, (Y/N) have you made your decision yet about going to the gala?

(Y/N): With how our friends have been acting, I can see that it's really a special occasion. Wait hold on, why do you keep asking me if I want to go to the gala with you.

Twilight blushes a bit when (Y/N) asks that question with a nervous look.

Twilight Sparkle: Um. . . uh. . . no special reason. I-It's just that you seemed more selfless unlike our friends, so I thought maybe I should just ask you since you're not asking me.

(Y/N): Well. . . if you say so. I'll make my decision in a little bit, how about we go inside and we'll talk more about it later.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright then.

Twilight opens the door only to find that Fluttershy and her animal friends were cleaning all around the library.

Twilight Sparkle: *gasp* Fluttershy, not you too?

(Y/N): Really, Fluttershy? You're into this too?

Fluttershy: Oh, well, hello Twilight and you too (Y/N). I hope you don't mind, but we're all doing a little spring cleaning for you.

Twilight and (Y/N) looked at each other with raised eyebrows.

(Y/N): It's summer.

Twilight Sparkle: And it started two weeks ago.

Fluttershy: Oh, well, better late than never, right? It was Angel's idea.

Twilight Sparkle: You're not doing this for the ticket, are you?

Fluttershy: Oh no, I'm doing this because you're my very best friend. Right, Angel?

Angel just gives Fluttershy a look of "really" on his face.

Fluttershy: Oh, yes, we are just doing this for the ticket.

Angel offered Twilight a salad he made for her, but she rejected it.

Twilight Sparkle: No! No! No! Well, this was all very nice of you and Angel, but I'm not accepting any extra favors until I've made my final decision, so I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

Just then outside of the library a ton of ponies were heard outside.

Ponies: SURPRISE!

(Y/N): What now?!

Pinkie then pulled Twilight out of the library and (Y/N) followed to see a bunch of mares throwing her up in the air a couple of times with Pinkie singing for Twilight.

Pinkie Pie: Twilight is my bestest friend

Whoopie, whoopie!

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie. . .

Pinkie Pie: She's the cutest, smartest, all around best pony, pony!

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: I bet if I throw a super-duper fun party, party!

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie!

Pinkie Pie: She'll give her extra ticket to the Gala to me!

Twilight Sparkle: PINKIE!!!

The mares dropped Twilight as (Y/N) used his magic to catch her make sure she didn't fall to the ground too hard.

Pinkie Pie: Yes, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: At least the other ponies tried to be subtle about the ticket.

Random Mare: Wait, what ticket? What gala?

Pinkie Pie: Oh, you didn't know? Twilight has an extra ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala!

(Y/N) could tell what was about to happen as he facehoofed and glared at Pinkie.

(Y/N): Pinkie! You're not helping!

Mares: THE GRAND GALLOPING GALA?!

The random mares suddenly started bombarding Twilight with favors they could for here until Spike ran in a grabbed her out of the crowd and they both started running away leaving (Y/N) behind.

(Y/N): *sigh* I hope they'll be okay.

Fluttershy then walks up to (Y/N) along with Pinkie.

Fluttershy: (Y/N), you've been around Twilight all day. Did she ask you to go to the gala with her and tell us about it?

(Y/N): Well, yes she did ask me, but I'm not sure yet.

Pinkie Pie: Not sure?! (Y/N), this is the Grand Galloping Gala! It's the most-

(Y/N) silenced Pinkie by putting his hoof on her mouth.

(Y/N): Wonderful event in all of Equestria, I know. You all have been saying that all day. Look, I'm trying to see if I want to go to the gala as well. If you two excuse me, I'm going to go read a book.

(Y/N) then walks into the library to find that Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Rarity were also inside.

(Y/N): What are you girls doing here?

Rainbow Dash: We're trying to get Twilight to give me my ticket.

Applejack/Rarity/Pinkie Pie/Fluttershy: Your ticket?!

Applejack: I'll have to know that ya intervened before ah could get mah ticket, Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: You snooze you lose, AJ!

Rarity: *clears throat* Clearly girls, this is my ticket. And my one and only chance to meet my prince.

Pinkie Pie: It's also my only chance to have the best amount of fun I've ever had! So I should have the ticket!

Fluttershy: I've done cleaning for Twilight, so I think it's best to assume that she'll give me the ticket.

Soon all of the ponies started arguing which irritated (Y/N) as he lost it and used his magic to separate the ponies from each other.

(Y/N): ENOUGH! BE QUIET, ALL OF YOU!

The mares flinched at (Y/N)'s outburst at them as they gave him their attention.

(Y/N): How have you all not realized it yet?! Twilight's been declining your favors because of how selfish all of you are for the ticket!

Rarity: Darling, I'm sure she's just waiting for who has the best reason.

(Y/N): Listen, I'll admit they're all very good reasons and I'm happy that you all want this in your life. But have any of you ever thought that's it's not okay to just bluntly do something for your friend just so you can get what you want?! Seriously, it's like your foals fighting over a toy!

The mares looked at each other for a second before catching onto what (Y/N)'s saying. They all then looked to the ground with the look of shame on their faces. (Y/N) then smiles that they are learning their lesson.

(Y/N): Look, I know none of you meant any harm to Twilight, but still this is her decision and you can't force someone like her just to get what you want. Seeing all of you do this to her, made me realize that your actually being a bad friend to her.

Applejack: Gee, I never thought of it that way. I guess we were being a little selfish now that I think about it.

Rarity: Indeed Applejack, I feel so ashamed for bothering Twilight like that.

Rainbow Dash: I guess that explains why she kept refusing our favors.

Fluttershy: Oh, I hope Twilight doesn't hate us for it.

(Y/N): She doesn't hate you any of you at all, Fluttershy. In fact, there's more to it to why couldn't give any of you the ticket.

Pinkie Pie: Really, what?

(Y/N): We're all Twilight's best friends and we want to see her happy, and she feels the same way. The main reason she couldn't decide was because she didn't want to choose one over the other.

The mares then had shocked looks on their faces when (Y/N) said that.

(Y/N): Twilight told me herself that she couldn't choose any of you over the other because that would make you girls upset and her biased.

The mares then had happy looks as Twilight wants to see all of them happy and not upset.

(Y/N): Also, I have to admit something. I actually kind of lied to Twilight when I said that I'll think about her decision. I figured that if I said yes I would probably upset you girls and I would be no better of a friend. So I basically was hiding my true feelings about the ticket to her. I just didn't want to upset any of you.

The mares had surprised looks before they all smiled and walked up to (Y/N) in a group hug.

Applejack: I'm thankful that ya didn't want to hurt any of our feelings, sugarcube.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, your a great friend to us (Y/N).

(Y/N): Thanks girls, now how about we all apologize to Twilight when she get's back.

Rainbow Dash: Great idea.

Everyone else nodded in agreement and then a certain purple unicorn teleported and got their attention and Spike was covered in slight marks of soot.

Spike: Ugh. . . Warn me next time you're gonna do that.

Twilight Sparkle: I didn't even know it was gonna happen. Now quick, lock the doors!

That's exactly what they both did as they also turned off any lights to prove that they are either asleep or not home.

Twilight Sparkle: Phew.

The lights then turned back on for Twilight to see the rest of the Mane 7 in front of her.

Twilight Sparkle: YAAAARGH! I can't decide, I just can't decide! It's important to all of you and I just can't stand to disappoint any of you, and giving me gifts and doing me favors won't make any difference, because you're all my friends and I wanna make you all happy and I can't, I just can't!

(Y/N): See? I told you.

Twilight then rose her head off the ground and looked at (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Tell them what?

Applejack: Twilight, sugar, I didn't mean to put so much pressure on you, and if it helps, I don't want the ticket anymore. You can give it to somepony else. I won't feel bad, I promise.

Fluttershy: Me too. I feel just awful that I made you feel so awful.

Pinkie Pie: And me too. It's no fun upsetting your friends.

Rarity: Twilight, it was unfair of me to try to force you as I did.

Rainbow Dash: Yes! That means the ticket is mine. Ha ha, I got the ticket, I got the ticket.

(Y/N) flew up at Rainbow Dash and bonked her on the head while glaring at her.

Rainbow Dash: Y-You know, I haven't perfected my signature moves for the Wonderbolts anyway. I don't need that ticket either.

(Y/N): Much better and now it's my turn. Twilight, I honestly lied when I said that I was going to think it over. I really wanted to experience what the Grand Galloping Gala was, but I thought if I said yes then I would upset our friends her as I don't want to pick one over the other either.

Applejack: We all got so gun-ho about going to the gala that we couldn't see how un-gun-ho we were making you.

Mane 6: We're sorry Twilight.

Twilight smiled at her friends apology and looked at Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike, take down a note. "Dear Princess Celestia, I've learned that one of the joys of friendship is sharing your blessings, but when there's not enough blessings to go around, having more than your friends can make you feel pretty awful. So, though I appreciate the invitation, I will be returning both tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala."

Mane 6: What?!

Twilight Sparkle: "If my friends can't all go, I don't wanna go either."

Applejack: Twilight, you don't have to do that.

Twilight Sparkle: Nope. I've made up my mind. Spike, you can send the letter now.

Spike then opens a window and breaths his signature magic fire to send the letter to Princess Celestia.

Fluttershy: Now you won't get to go to the gala either.

Twilight Sparkle: It's okay, everypony. I couldn't possibly enjoy myself without my best friends there with me, so I would rather not go at all.

The Mane 6 then formed a group hug around Twilight while Spike gags at the sappy moment.

Applejack: Well wallop my withers, Spike. Isn't that just like a boy? Can't handle the least bit of sentiment.

Spike then burps out a flame then traveled over Applejack surprising her and turned into another scroll.

Applejack: Whoa Nelly!

Twilight Sparkle: A letter from the princess? That was fast.

Spike: "My faithful student Twilight, Why didn't you just say so in the first place?" Seven tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala.

Mane 7: *gasps*

Twilight Sparkle: Now we can all go! (Y/N), are you coming along?

(Y/N): If all of you going, then I'm going. Count me in, one hundred percent!

Everyone then cheers until they heard Twilight's stomach rumble again.

Rarity: Allow us to treat you to dinner.

Rainbow Dash: What a great way to apologize.

Pinkie Pie: And to celebrate! Come on everyone, the cupcakes are on me!

As everyone left, Spike had a downtrodden look.

Spike: How come I don't get a ticket to the gala?

Spike then burps out another letter and reads it.

Spike: "And one for you, Spike."

Spike runs out of the Golden Oak Library following the Mane 7 and (Y/N) gave him a smug look.

Spike: I mean, gross, I have to go too?

(Y/N): So you did want to go all along, huh?

Spike: Don't tease me, dude.

Both (Y/N) and Spike laugh at each other before catching up with their friends.

Chapter 5 End.

Chapter 6: Apples and Griffons

At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack and her big brother Big Mac, who has a cast around his sides since he got an injury, are looking at the apple orchird. Big Mac had a brilliant amaranth coat, moderate sap green eyes, a brilliant orange mane and tail, his hooves were a light yellowish gray, and his Cutie Mark was a green apple showing the core of it.

Applejack: Boy howdy! I got my work cut out for me. That there is the biggest bumper crop o' apples I ever laid eyes on.

Big Mac: Eeyup. Too big for you to handle on your own.

Applejack: Come on, big brother! You need to rest up and get yourself better. I haven't met an apple orchard yet that I can't handle.

Applejack accidentally touched Big Mac's injury on his body which made him glare at her to stop.

Applejack: Oops, sorry. I'll take a bite out of this job by day's end.

Big Mac: Biting off more than you can chew is just what I'm afraid of.

Applejack: Are you sayin' my mouth is makin' promises my legs can't keep?

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Applejack: Why of all the. . . This is your sister Applejack, remember? The loyalest of friends and the most dependable of ponies?

Big Mac: But still only one pony, and one pony plus hundreds o' apple trees just doesn't add up to. . .

Applejack: Don't you use your fancy mathematics to muddy the issue! I said I could handle this harvest and I'm gonna prove it to you. I'm gonna get every last apple out of those trees this applebuck season all by myself.

Big Mac just sighs and walks away while Applejack gulps at how much apple trees she needs to buck.

Big Mac: (Thoughts) She's definitely in over her head. I better ask for some help. Hmm. . . maybe (Y/N) can help with this year's applebuck season.

(Y/N) was currently in his house practicing some combat magic spells on a test dummy.

(Y/N): Okay, just a bit more practice and I'll probably be able to learn some more advanced spells.

A knock was then heard on (Y/N)'s door.

(Y/N): Who could that be?

(Y/N) goes to his front door and opens to find his friend Big Mac in front of him. He then notices the injury he had around his body.

(Y/N): Hey, Big Mac. . . whoa! What happened to you?

Big Mac: I see you noticed. I got injured recently from stopping a runaway cart from almost running over into a group of foals.

(Y/N): Ouch! Well in a way I guess the injury was worth it.

Big Mac: Eeyup, anyway I came to actually ask you something.

(Y/N): Sure, fire away.

Big Mac: It's applebuck season at Sweet Apple Acres which is harvest time for our family so we harvest all of the apples and get them ready to sell. I can't buck any trees because if I did, then my injury could get worse.

(Y/N): I see. So, you want me to help out?

Big Mac: Eeyup, but there's something you should also know. Applejack is the only one to be able to buck the apples off of the trees since Granny Smith is too old and Apple Bloom is still a little young to help out just yet. Applejack told me that she plans on doing this years applebuck season on her own and I'm afraid she might have bitten off more than she can chew.

(Y/N): Applejack? Against an entire orchid of apples? She's insane.

Big Mac: Eeyup. That's what I told her. So I thought maybe you can convince her to get someone to help her out since your about as strong.

(Y/N): Sure thing Big Mac. Leave it to me.

Big Mac: Thanks (Y/N).

(Y/N) arrived at Sweet Apple Acres and went over to the apple orchid to see the dozens of apple trees that needed to be bucked. (Y/N) had a worried look on his face about Applejack.

(Y/N): She definitely can't do this alone. I better help her out before she hurts herself.

(Y/N) walks around the orchid to find Applejack and he eventually saw her walking through getting ready to get to work.

Applejack: Well I better get kickin'. These apples aren't gonna shake themselves outta the trees.

(Y/N): Hey, Applejack.

Applejack turned around to see (Y/N) which surprised her.

Applejack: (Y/N)? What are you doing here?

(Y/N): Big Mac came to my place and told me that it's applebuck season.

Applejack narrowed her eyes at (Y/N).

Applejack: He did, did he?

(Y/N): Yeah, and he wants me to help you out.

Applejack: No thanks (Y/N). I don't need help from anypony.

(Y/N): Applejack, are you serious? You against hundreds of apples?

Applejack: Don't you go using math against me like Big Mac did! You think I can't do this alone?

(Y/N): Well. . . yes.

Applejack got irritated by (Y/N)'s simple statement.

Applejack: Wha?! Now ya listen here mister. I'm an Apple-

(Y/N): Yes! A fruit I care about very much.

Applejack blushed a little at that statement before shaking it away.

(Y/N): Listen Applejack, both you and I know you can't do this alone. That's why I need to help you out with all of this, so we can get the job done faster.

Applejack: I'm telling you for the last time (Y/N). I don't need help at all.

Applejack turns around and walks off leaving a confused (Y/N).

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Geez, Applejack is as stubborn as a mule. How can I convince her for me to help her. . .

(Y/N) got an idea in his head as he changed his tone to a guilty voice.

(Y/N): Oh, I get it. You think I'm going to be a burden, don't you?

Applejack: Huh?

(Y/N): All I wanted to do was just help out my best friend, but I guess your saying you don't need my help at all as in ever.

Applejack: W-What? N-No, sugarcube ah wasn't saying-

(Y/N): I completely understand, I won't bother you again.

Applejack got a little sad seeing that she hurt (Y/N)'s feelings a little before she decides to swallow her pride in and let (Y/N) help her out.

Applejack: *sighs* Okay, sugarcube. You can help me out.

(Y/N) turns around with a surprised look on his face.

(Y/N): Really?

Applejack: Yeah. I'm sorry if I made you feel like that you weren't important.

(Y/N) then ran and hugged Applejack surprising her before she returned the hug.

(Y/N): Thanks Applejack, your the best!

Applejack: *chuckles* You're welcome. Now how about we both get started taking those apples down from the trees.

(Y/N): Sure thing. But let's make it interesting.

Applejack: Whaddya mean?

(Y/N): Whoever get's the most apples done by this evening wins?

Applejack smiled with a determined look.

Applejack: You're on.

(Y/N): Alright, let's go!

(Y/N) and Applejack both worked hard around the apple orchid for a few hours until a loud rumble made the ground shake confusing (Y/N) while Applejack knew what it was.

(Y/N): What's happening?

Applejack: Stampede! Them cows are heading towards Ponyville.

(Y/N): Oh no! Are you going to take care it?

Applejack: Ya darn tootin'. (Y/N) stay here and continuing harvesting the apples while ah take care of the stampede.

(Y/N): Sure thing. Leave it to me.

Applejack: *whistles* Winona!

A dog then barks and runs up to Applejack that was brown and white with a red collar around it's neck. This was Applejack's pet and work dog, Winona.

Applejack: Come on girl, we got a stampede to round up.

Winona: *barks*

Applejack: Ah see ya in a little bit (Y/N).

(Y/N): Alright then, be careful Applejack.

Applejack: Don't worry, this won't be a problem.

Applejack and Winona then run off to contain the stampede of cows that were heading towards Ponyville and (Y/N) stays behind to continue harvesting the apples in the orchid.

By the time it was evening, Applejack and (Y/N) were finished with harvesting all of the apple trees. Applejack ended up winning the little competition they had since (Y/N) wanted to be fair and he didn't use his magic to cheat by getting multiple trees at once. They were both now sitting at a picnic table resting from all of the hard work they did.

Applejack: Land sakes! That was sure pretty rough.

(Y/N): Yeah it was.

Applejack: I'm glad ya came to help me out (Y/N). You were right about me not being able to do all this alone.

(Y/N): I'm always happy to help Applejack. Besides, it wasn't just about the farm, it was also about you too.

Applejack: Huh? Whaddya mean?

(Y/N): I was actually really worried that if you did this all on your own, then you would probably hurt yourself or maybe worse. That's another reason why I wanted to help out.

Applejack: (Thoughts) He was worried about me?!

Applejack blushes a little before hugging (Y/N) which he returned.

Applejack: Thanks a lot (Y/N). Ah don't know what ah would do without you around.

(Y/N): It's no problem at all Applejack. I'm always there to help my friends no matter what. Say, how about we invite the others to drink some apple cider with us tomorrow?

Applejack: That sounds like a great idea, (Y/N).

(Y/N) then get's off of the picnic table ready to go home.

(Y/N): Well, I'm going to head home now. I'll see you tomorrow, Applejack.

Applejack: Hey wait a sec, (Y/N). Before you go I want to give ya something real quick.

(Y/N): What is it?

Applejack blushes as she walks up to (Y/N) and did something that he wasn't expecting at all. . . Applejack gave (Y/N) a kiss on his cheek. He blushes profusely when she did that.

Applejack: That's for helping me out, today. I'll see ya tomorrow (Y/N).

(Y/N): M-Me too. Bye, Applejack.

(Y/N) then flies off back to his house, but he couldn't stop thinking about the kiss Applejack gave to him.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) That. . . kiss Applejack gave me. . . was something. Does she like me?

Afterwards, it was nighttime and (Y/N) doze off to bed while thinking a little bit of Applejack. The next day went on as planned as at first Applejack was rewarded for stopping the stampede which everypony of Ponyville cheered for her and then in the afternoon, the Mane 7 spent their afternoon at Sweet Apple Acres eating delicious apple-themed foods or drinking apple cider.

One week later. . .

(Y/N) was walking through Ponyville until he saw Twilight and went up to her.

(Y/N): Hey Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh hey (Y/N). How's it going?

(Y/N): Nothing changed, but the weather you know?

Twilight raised an eyebrow at (Y/N)'s metaphor.

(Y/N): Sorry, I just wanted to say something besides nothing much. You get it don't you?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, yeah you're right. Most ponies do say that.

(Y/N): Anyways, how are you doing Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: I'm doing fine. I'm currently heading towards the bookstore. There are actually some new books there I want to check out.

(Y/N): Mind if I come along? Now that I think about it, I also need to get some more spell books.

Twilight Sparkle: Not at all. Follow me.

(Y/N) and Twilight were now heading towards the Ponyville bookstore and as they both do, Pinkie Pie appears asking anypony if they've seen Rainbow Dash anywhere.

Pinkie Pie: Hey (Y/N), hey Twilight, have either of you seen Rainbow Dash anywhere?

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash?

Twilight Sparkle: Isn't she right up there?

Twilight points up and they all see a familiar rainbow tail sticking out of a cloud.

Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash heard Pinkie's voice as she looked around panicking before flying off in a hurry with a rainbow streak behind her. Pinkie then happily hops off following Rainbow Dash.

Twilight Sparkle: I wonder what Pinkie could want with Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Who knows? But if Rainbow Dash is trying to hide from Pinkie, then she's going to fail big time.

Twilight Sparkle: What do you mean?

(Y/N): Pinkie's a master at hide and seek knowing what she can do with surprise parties. So she can most likely find Rainbow Dash anywhere.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, despite Pinkie's randomness, how about we go in and buy our books together.

(Y/N): Sure thing.

Later in the day, (Y/N) was still walking through Ponyville until he saw Rainbow Dash moving a cloud above a building's entrance while Pinkie was looking through a window.

(Y/N): What are those two up too?

(Y/N) then sees Spike exit the building carrying a heap of scrolls in his arms while humming to himself. Pinkie then gives a signal to Rainbow Dash who kicks the cloud and loud clash of thunder came out of it. The loud sound startled Spike which led him to getting the hiccups and this made (Y/N), Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie laugh.

Pinkie Pie: Oh Rainbow Dash, we startled Spike into getting the hiccups.

(Y/N): *laughs* That was a great prank. Pinkie, never change.

Pinkie Pie: Thanks (Y/N).

Spike: *chuckles* Good one, Pinkie *hiccup* Pie. *hiccup* You're always pulling a fast one *hiccup* on me.

Spike then tried to pick a scroll he dropped, but he accidentally hiccuped which made him breathe out his magic fire and sent it to Princess Celestia.

Pinkie Pie: Oh no, you're not hurt are you?

Spike: Neh. *hiccup* don't be *hiccup* silly, dragons are *hiccup* fire-proof.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, okay, good.

Pinkie, Rainbow Dash, and (Y/N) started laughing again while Spike continued to try to pick up the dropped scrolls, but he ended up sending all of them to Princess Celestia.

Spike: I wish the same thing *hiccup* were true with scrolls.

As we speak of Princess Celestia, she now has a pile of scrolls that dropped all around her in Canterlot. But anyways, back with the others.

Pinkie Pie: Have you ever seen anything more hilarious? *laughs*

(Y/N) then get's a smug look on his face before facing Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): I can think of one thing. Hey Dash.

(Y/N) gestured for Rainbow Dash to kick the cloud again which she did and it scared Pinkie which she then got the hiccups too and started laughing again. (Y/N) laughed harder than he did the last time while Rainbow Dash smiled and flew down towards the two.

Rainbow Dash: I didn't take you for a prankster, Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie Pie: Are you *hiccup* kidding? *hiccup* I love to pull pranks. It's all *hiccup* in good fun, and Pinkie Pie *hiccup* loves to have *hiccup* fun!

Rainbow Dash: You know Pinkie Pie, you're not as annoying as I thought. You wanna hang out.

Pinkie Pie: *hiccup* That'd be *hiccup* I'd really *hiccup* When do *hiccup* I mean *hiccup* When would you *hiccup*

Pinkie's hiccups made her bounce all over the place until (Y/N) decided to stop her.

(Y/N): Calm down there Pinkie.

Rainbow Dash: And a simple nod will do.

Pinkie Pie: Mmm-hmm.

(Y/N): You two can count me in as well. I'd love to pull some pranks on our friends.

Rainbow Dash: Well then, welcome to the club (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Let's get to pranking.

(Y/N), Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie went to the joke store and bought a few items for some pranks and decided to prank the other members of the Mane 6, starting with Rarity. They put a bouquet of flowers at the doorstep of Carousel Boutique while hiding behind some bushes.

Rainbow Dash: Is she even home?

(Y/N): Beats me. I hope so.

Pinkie Pie: This is gonna be gold!

The front door to Carousel Boutique opened and Rarity looks around to see no one is around before she looks down to see the bouquet of flowers on her doorstep. Rarity sniffs the flowers before a powder got on her nose and she started sneezing uncontrollably.

(Y/N): Bless you!

Rarity turns to see (Y/N), Pinkie, and Rainbow Dash who is holding a can of sneeze powder laughing. (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash run off dropping the can of sneeze powder which lands and spreads to Pinkie who accidentally sniffs it and sneezes as well which sends her flying. Rarity just gives out a smirk at the prank that they did.

In the Golden Oak Library, Twilight is experimenting with some chemicals and while she is focusing on the chemicals, Rainbow Dash quickly snuck in and poured some invisible ink into Twilight's ink and quickly got out. Twilight then turned around and used her quill to write down some data on a scroll before returning to her work, but when she turned back to check on the previous data she wrote down, everything she wrote down was gone and while she was too busy being shocked, she didn't pay attention to her chemicals which made a tiny explosion that barely did any damage.

(Y/N): You can't read what you can't see!

Twilight heard (Y/N)'s voice as she looks out to see him, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie laughing as she see Rainbow Dash holding a bottle of invisible ink. Twilight just smirks and rolls her eyes at the prank.

At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack is bringing out a cart from the barn when she froze stunned at what she saw next. All of the apples in the orchid have been changed into various colors and patterns.

Applejack: Land sakes!

(Y/N): It's a work of art, isn't it Applejack?

Applejack turns to see (Y/N), Pinkie, and Rainbow Dash wearing berets and holding a palette of paint and paintbrushes. She then throws a bunch of apples at them making the three run off, but when Applejack threw one that landed in a barrel of water, she noticed that the apple was painted on as the paint washed off and the apple returned to it's normal color. Applejack then chuckles with a nervous smile as she realized that it was a joke.

At a pond, Fluttershy is feeding the animals, although one of them was a fake turtle with a hidden hose in it connecting all the way to the other side of the pond and behind some bushes are (Y/N), Pinkie, and Rainbow Dash.

Pinkie Pie: Is someone over there? Who're we gonna squirt? Who're we gonna squirt?

Rainbow Dash: *chuckles* Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Let me stop you right there, Dash. Fluttershy cannot handle a prank, she's too sensitive even if it's not meant to hurt her directly.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)'s right. We can't prank Fluttershy. It'll hurt her feelings.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, you're right. Huh. We need another victim who's made of tougher stuff. So, who's it gonna be?

(Y/N) and Pinkie looked at each other before snickering to each other making Rainbow Dash look at both of them.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, we've got someone in mind.

(Y/N): Yeah. *chuckles* The toughest around.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, awesome! Who? Who? Do I know them?

(Y/N): *chuckles* Yep. Look at the pond.

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* You're very close.

Rainbow Dash does just that as she sees a circle of ink around her eye and she just chuckles at the two as they both broke out with laughter.

Rainbow Dash: Good one, you two.

Rainbow Dash held her hoof out for a hoof bump which Pinkie kept trying to take, but Rainbow Dash pulled it away at each of her attempts. However, when Rainbow Dash held her hoof out one more time, (Y/N) takes it instead and he laughs.

(Y/N): Gotcha!

The three of them laugh as Fluttershy was inspecting the fake turtle while the sun went down.

The next day, Pinkie Pie is walking to Rainbow Dash's house while wearing funny glasses, a fake arrow, a fake mustache, a clown nose, and she is blowing a party horn. She eventually arrives at Rainbow Dash's house and calls out to her.

Pinkie Pie: Rise and shine Rainbow Dash! It's a brand new day and we got a lot of pranking to-

Pinkie then stops midsentence when she sees a birdlike stranger looking down at her. Rainbow Dash then steps out of her house and sees Pinkie on the ground.

Rainbow Dash: Mornin' Pinks.

Rainbow Dash flies down to see Pinkie along with the other creature.

The creature looked half eagle and half lion with her eagle head covered in white feathers, yellow talons, and large brown feathers.

Rainbow Dash: Gilda, this is my gal pal, Pinkie Pie.

Gilda: Hey. What's up?

Rainbow Dash: Pinkie, this is my griffon friend, Gilda.

Pinkie Pie: What's a griffon?

Rainbow Dash: She's half-eagle, half-lion.

Gilda: And all awesome.

Gilda then pulled Rainbow Dash for a quick hug and they both hoof bumped.

Rainbow Dash: Gilda's my best friend from my days at Junior Speedster flight camp. Hey, remember the chant?

Gilda: Sha, they made us recite it every morning, I'll never get that lame thing out of my head.

Rainbow Dash: Sooo. . .

Gilda: Ugh. Only for you, Dash.

Rainbow Dash and Gilda flew up into the air and started to say their chant which Gilda wasn't as enthusiastic about.

Rainbow Dash and Gilda: Junior Speedsters are our lives, Sky-bound soars and daring dives

Junior Speedsters, it's our quest, To someday be the very best!

Pinkie Pie: *laughs* Oh that was awesome, and it gave me a great idea for a prank. Gilda, you game?

Gilda: Huh. Well, I groove on a good prank as much as the next griffon. But Dash, you promised me we'd get a flying session in this morning.

Gilda flew back up into the air while Rainbow Dash gave an apologetic look to Pinkie.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, uh, well, Pinkie Pie, you don't mind, do you? Gilda just got here. We'll catch up with you later.

Pinkie Pie: But what about (Y/N)?

Rainbow Dash: Tell him the same thing. I'll see you later.

Pinkie Pie: Oh. Um, well sure, no problem. Have fun you guys, I'll, uh, just catch up with you. . . *sighs* later.

(Y/N) then appears as he flies down next to Pinkie.

(Y/N): Sorry, if I was late Pinkie. There were a couple of errands I had to make before coming.

Pinkie Pie: It's okay (Y/N). You're not late.

(Y/N): So where's Rainbow Dash?

Pinkie Pie: She's with her griffon friend named Gilda. Apparently they've been friends ever since flight camp and Rainbow Dash said she'll hang out with us later.

(Y/N) then walks up to Pinkie and puts a hoof around her.

(Y/N): Well in that case, how about you and I can get some morning pastries together while we wait.

Pinkie Pie blushed a little when she was close to (Y/N) until she got excited by his offer as she smiles.

Pinkie Pie: Sure (Y/N). I'd love to go for a cupcake right now.

A little while later, Pinkie told (Y/N) she was going to fetch Rainbow Dash since it's been hours ever since she said earlier that they would hang out later. Rainbow Dash and Gilda were flying through town while performing loops in the air until they land on a cloud to rest and laugh.

Gilda: Whoa, that was sweet. Just like old times.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, only faster. So now what?

Suddenly, Pinkie's head popped through the could, surprising Rainbow Dash and Gilda.

Pinkie Pie: Hey there.

Rainbow Dash and Gilda: Huh?

Pinkie Pie: It's later. And I caught up.

Apparently, Pinkie is using a trampoline to bounce up and down to reach the two on the cloud. Rainbow Dash just chuckles at Pinkie.

Rainbow Dash: Pinkie Pie, you are so random.

Gilda however was annoyed that Pinkie showed up.

Gilda: Hey Dash, think you got enough gas left to beat me to that cloud?

Rainbow Dash: A race? You are so on.

Gilda: One, two, three, GO!

Pinkie Pie: Hey!

Rainbow Dash and Gilda race and pass through the cloud that they were approaching to.

Rainbow Dash: I win!

Gilda: As if. I won, dude.

Rainbow Dash: No way.

Gilda: Yes way.

Both of them started to argue until Pinkie had risen up to them with dozens of balloons tied around her waist to carry her up.

Pinkie Pie: Wow guys, that was really close, but I think Rainbow Dash beat you by a teeny weeny itty bitty hair, or a teeny weeny itty bitty feather.

Rainbow Dash: Hah, see? Good thing Pinkie Pie's here to keep you honest, G.

Gilda wasn't amused at that as she decides to try to get Rainbow Dash away from Pinkie again.

Gilda: Okay... Dash, last one to that cloud up there is a gnarly dragon egg. Go!

Rainbow Dash then took off, but Gilda stayed behind and glares at Pinkie.

Gilda: I think the high altitude is making you dizzy.

Gilda uses her talons to pop a few of the balloons, making Pinkie descend to the ground.

Pinkie Pie: Wait guys!

Gilda landed on the cloud next to Rainbow Dash but didn't expect to see Pinkie again who shows up riding a flying contraption.

Pinkie Pie: Oh wow, you guys almost got away from me that time.

Gilda got even more annoyed by Pinkie and turns to Rainbow Dash.

Gilda: So, Dash, got any new moves in your tricktionary, or are you 100% old school?

Rainbow Dash: New moves? Heh, sit back G, this is gonna take a while.

Rainbow Dash then flies off as Gilda glares at Pinkie.

Gilda: Hey Pinkie, c'mere.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah?

Gilda then got closer to Pinkie and grabs her flying contraption while glaring deep down at her.

Gilda: Don't you know how to take get lost for an answer? Dash doesn't need to hang with a dweeb like you now that I'm around. You're dorkin' up the skies, Stinkie Pie, so make like a bee and BUZZ OFF!

Glida stops the helicopter part of Pinkie's vehicle, making it spin out of control with and plummet to the ground with the pink party mare in it as Rainbow Dash returns to her.

Rainbow Dash: Try matching that. Hey, where's Pinkie Pie and her crazy contraption?

Gilda: Eh, she left. Something about being as busy as a bee.

Meanwhile, (Y/N) was flying through Ponyville patrolling the town until he heard a scream and he turned around to see Pinkie in her vehicle about to crash to the ground.

(Y/N): Pinkie!

(Y/N) flew as fast as he could and he caught Pinkie before she could crash to the ground. He then landed on the ground while holding Pinkie in his hooves. Pinkie was surprised by the sudden save as she was blushing being close to (Y/N).

(Y/N): That was close. Are you alright, Pinkie?

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks (Y/N), but how did you know I was in trouble?

(Y/N): I was actually flying around Ponyville keeping an eye for anything unusual and I saw you about to plummet to the ground, so I rushed to save you.

Pinkie Pie: Aw, that's so sweet of you (Y/N).

Pinkie snuggled onto (Y/N)'s chest making him blush slightly before setting Pinkie down.

(Y/N): I-It's not a problem at all Pinkie. Anyways, what happened?

Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash's griffon friend is what happened.

Pinkie said this as she pouted a little.

(Y/N): Really? She did this?

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, she kept stealing Rainbow Dash away, she popped my balloons, and she told me to buzz off. I've never met a griffon this mean.

(Y/N): This may sound a bit contradictory to myself, but have you even met a griffon?

Pinkie Pie: Well. . . no. But if I did, she wouldn't have been as mean and grumpy as Gilda.

(Y/N): I see. Let's go somewhere where we can both sit down and talk about this.

Both (Y/N) and Pinkie were at Sugarcube Corner and (Y/N) was reading a book about some of Equestria's races while Pinkie was drinking a milkshake.

(Y/N): Okay, so I've read a little bit about griffons in this book and apparently griffons are known to be independent and greedy and they only offer their services in exchange for bits.

Pinkie Pie: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah, that could explain why Gilda is probably more hostile than you originally thought, but I'm sure if she's friends with Rainbow Dash, she can't be all that bad.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah. I guess your right.

Pinkie said this with a bit of a sad expression which confused (Y/N).

(Y/N): Pinkie, what's the matter?

Pinkie Pie: Well, the way you said that and the more I think about it. I was kind of getting in the way of them having fun with each other. Now I feel bad, and I feel like that I was a bit jealous.

(Y/N): Pinkie.

(Y/N) scooted over next to Pinkie and wrapped her around in a one-hoove hug.

(Y/N): Sure, maybe you were a bit jealous, but don't worry, jealousy is normal for everypony. Besides, I don't want you to feel down just because of a mistake you made. I want Pinkie Pie to be Pinkie Pie, the one that makes all of us laugh and smile is the Pinkie we all know and love. So, don't worry you don't to change your attitude at all.

(Y/N) words made Pinkie smile and blush a little as she went back to drinking her milkshake in a happy mood while leaning onto (Y/N) which he didn't mind. A few minutes later, however Pinkie saw something up in the sky which made her hide under the table and (Y/N) was confused by this until Pinkie pointed to the sky where (Y/N) looks at to see Rainbow Dash and Gilda land on the ground nearby.

(Y/N): So that's Gilda you were talking about, Pinkie?

Pinkie Pie: Yep. The exact one.

Rainbow Dash: *laughs* That was sweet. Ugh, I gotta take care of a few weather jobs around here. Shouldn't take long. Just, uh, hang out in town and I'll come find ya.

Gilda: That's cool, I guess. I'm gonna go chow down.

Rainbow Dash: Later.

Rainbow Dash flies off and both (Y/N) and Pinkie were keeping an eye on Gilda. Gilda then notices a produce stand that sells fruits and vegetables and sees Granny Smith looking through the produce which gives Gilda an idea and makes her have a devilish grin.

Gilda sneaks behind the produce stand and had her tail poke out of the produce, looking like a snake which frightened Granny Smith.

Granny Smith: Aaah! A rattler, a rattler! Run for the hills! Everybody forsake yourselves!

Gilda laughs at her prank before looking at the produce.

Gilda: This stuff ain't fresh dude.

She tells this to the sales-pony who runs the produce stand and they felt offended by that.

Pinkie Pie: Aw, poor Granny Smith, she didn't know it was a joke! How mean!

(Y/N): Great. How are we suppose to tell Applejack, Apple Bloom, and Big Mac about that?

Pinkie Pie: Well. . . It was kind of a funny prank, I guess.

(Y/N): Maybe, but still I feel like she should've told her that it was a prank before walking away.

(Y/N) and Pinkie then watch Gilda use her tail to steal an apple from another produce stand while no pony was looking and ate it which made both (Y/N) and Pinkie gasp in shock.

Pinkie Pie: *gasps* She's not only a meanie mean-pants, she's also a thief!

Pinkie said this a little angry before shaking it away.

Pinkie Pie: No, no, no, no, no, she might give it back. It's just a joke.

(Y/N) raised his eyebrow at that statement.

(Y/N): How is she suppose to give that back from her stomach?

(Y/N) and Pinkie then notice Fluttershy walk by while guiding a mother and father ducks and their ducklings through town.

Fluttershy: All right little ones, this way, this way. Mama duck, you're free and clear.

Fluttershy walks backwards to keep an eye on the ducks so they would follow her, but she failed to notice Gilda behind her and accidentally bumps into the griffon and looks at her.

Gilda: Hey!

Fluttershy: Please, excuse me.

Gilda: I'm walkin' here.

Fluttershy: Oh, um, I'm sorry. I-I-I was just trying to. . .

Gilda: *mocking* I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Why don't you just watch where you're going, doofus?

(Y/N) was shocked by Gilda's attitude towards Fluttershy before he got an angry look.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Okay! That's the last straw! No one picks on any of my friends! Especially not Fluttershy!

(Y/N) then flies in between the two and glares at Gilda.

(Y/N): HEY! Leave her alone!

Gilda: And who the heck are you?

(Y/N): A friend of hers! She said she was sorry, so leave Fluttershy alone!

Gilda: *scoffs* Or else what?

(Y/N): You're going to wish you never asked that.

(Y/N) spread his wings out and made his horn glow both shocking and scaring Gilda a little bit.

Gilda: F-Fine. I didn't want to bother her anyways. *mumbles* Stupid ponies.

Gilda then flies away off to somewhere else and (Y/N) retracted his wings and stopped his horn glowing. Ponies around Ponyville then started clapping for (Y/N) which made him smile before turning to Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, are you okay?

Fluttershy said nothing as she just quickly hugs (Y/N) tight while sobbing a little and (Y/N) returns the hug.

Fluttershy: Th-Thank you (Y/N).

(Y/N): You're welcome Fluttershy. Don't worry I won't let anybody hurt your feelings like that again.

Pinkie then walks up to both of them.

Pinkie Pie: That was amazing (Y/N)!

(Y/N): It wasn't a problem. Anyways though, I guess we misjudged Gilda.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, she's a grump, a thief, and a bully! The meanest kind of mean meanie-pants there is! This calls for extreme measures, Pinkie Pie style!

(Y/N): What do you mean? What do you have in mind?

Pinkie Pie: Isn't it obvious? I'm going to throw her a PARTY!

(Y/N) and Fluttershy looked at each other confused before looking back at Pinkie.

(Y/N): How is a party supposed to work?

Pinkie Pie: We've just got to change Gilda's attitude right? What's more better to make anyone happy than a party?!

(Y/N): I. . . guess it could work. What do you think Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: I don't know. She seemed very mean, I don't know if she'll even be nice to others.

(Y/N): Still, it wouldn't hurt to try? Okay then Pinkie, when's the party?

Pinkie Pie: Yay! It'll be at Sugarcube Corner later. I'll go tell Rainbow Dash about it.

Pinkie then runs off to go and find Rainbow Dash leaving (Y/N) with Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Do you want me help with the ducks you who guiding earlier Fluttershy?

Fluttershy just blushes and nods and they both do that to buy some time before the party is ready for Gilda.

Later in the afternoon, the party was ready as Pinkie is seen welcoming guests coming into the door of Sugarcube Corner for Gilda's welcoming party. Two of those guests include Applejack and Rarity who are talking together.

Applejack: Who's this Gilda I've heard nothing about?

Rarity: I hear she's an old friend of Rainbow Dash. A griffon, so rare.

Meanwhile, (Y/N), Fluttershy, and Twilight were talking to each other.

Twilight Sparkle: So I've heard that Gilda's a long time friend of Rainbow Dash right? What's she like?

Fluttershy and (Y/N) both looked at each other with conflicted looks before looking back at Twilight.

(Y/N): I'll be blunt. She's kind of a self-absorbed griffon. She was kind of mean to Fluttershy earlier.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?! Is that true Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: Yes. But (Y/N) stepped in and stood up for me before Gilda could do anything else.

(Y/N): If you want more details then you should ask Pinkie.

Pinkie then appeared up on the ceiling out of nowhere hanging on it like a bat while facing Twilight.

Pinkie Pie: Yep, everything (Y/N) said is true. Which is why I thought that we should throw this party for her to make her a nicer griffon.

Twilight Sparkle: Does Rainbow Dash know about any of this?

Pinkie Pie: I don't know, but she's here to help with the party and (Y/N), Rainbow Dash said she wants to talk with you.

(Y/N): Alright then, I'll be right back.

(Y/N) walked through the bakery to Rainbow Dash and she's that she has a not so happy look on her face.

Rainbow Dash: Care to explain?

(Y/N): Explain what?

Rainbow Dash got a little angry at that question.

Rainbow Dash: You know what I mean! Gilda told me that an alicorn stallion was giving her trouble at the market earlier.

(Y/N): What? Okay let me explain-

Rainbow Dash: I don't want to hear it! Gilda's my friend from childhood and she's been through a tough time after hearing how much you were a bully to her earlier.

(Y/N): Me? Bully? Dash, you know I would never bully anybody?

Rainbow Dash: Then, what? Gilda lied about everything that she said about you picking on her earlier.

(Y/N): Pretty much.

Rainbow Dash glares at (Y/N) and she thought for a second before she just sighs.

Rainbow Dash: Fine! Let's see how this plays out. If you are lying, I'm not going to ever forgive you or even forget that my new friend is nothing, but a bully to my other friends.

(Y/N): Trust me, I would never lie to you about something like this.

Rainbow Dash: Hmph. We'll see about that.

Then Pinkie yelled that Gilda arrived which got both of (Y/N)'s and Rainbow Dash's attention.

Pinkie Pie: Gilda! I'm so honored to throw you one of my signature Pinkie Pie parties, and I really, truly, sincerely, hope you feel welcome here amongst all us pony folk.

Pinkie held her hoof out to greet Gilda which she reluctantly took and as she did she felt a shock in her body and fell to the floor. Pinkie had just pranked Gilda by using a shake-buzzer on her hoof.

Rainbow Dash: *laughs* Oh Pinkie Pie, the old hoof-shake buzzer. You are a scream.

Gilda: Yeah. *chuckles nervously* Uh, good one, Pinkie Pie.

Rainbow Dash: Come on G, I'll introduce you to some of my other friends.

Gilda: Right behind you, Dash!

Gilda then glares at Pinkie Pie.

Gilda: I know what you're up to.

Pinkie Pie: Great.

Gilda: Rrrh. I know what you're planning.

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* Well, I hope so. This wasn't supposed to be a surprise party.

Gilda: I mean, I've got my eye on you.

Pinkie then get's up to Gilda's face which surprises her.

Pinkie Pie: And I got my eye on you. Everyone, I'd like you all to meet Gilda, a long-time, dear friend of Rainbow Dash. Let's honor her and welcome her to Ponyville.

Everypony cheers except for (Y/N) as he's reluctant to accept Gilda to Ponyville just yet. Pinkie then introduces Gilda to the food table which had some lemon drops.

Pinkie Pie: Please help yourself.

Gilda: Vanilla lemon drops. Don't mind if I do.

Gilda eats one of the lemon drops and she then felt something burning inside of her mouth as she breathes a stream of fire and Pinkie roasts a marshmallow on it.

Gilda: HOT!

Rainbow Dash: G, the punch!

Gilda runs over to try to drink some of the fruit punch in the glasses, but as she does the punch spills all over her instead as she drank out of a dribble cup. Everypony in the room laughs at the funny prank.

Pinkie Pie: Well, whaddya know, pepper in the vanilla lemon drops, and the punch served in a dribble glass!

Rainbow Dash: Ha! Priceless, priceless *laughs*

Gilda then drinks out of a normal cup to cure the spiciness of the pepper and she rolls her eyes.

Gilda: *sarcastically* Yeah, hilarious.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Was that sarcasm in her voice.

Rainbow Dash: Hey G, look! Presents!

Gilda runs over and smiles at all of the presents laid out for her. She opened one of them and a bunch of spitting snakes came out of it bewildering Gilda while everypony else laughs.

Applejack: Spittin' snakes. Hah, somepony pulled that prank on me last month.

Gilda: Ha ha. I bet I know who that was.

Pinkie Pie: You do?

Later as everypony was chatting across the room, Pinkie came back with a cake.

Pinkie Pie: Cake time everypony!

Spike: Hey, can I blow out the candles?

Twilight Sparkle: Why don't we let Gilda blow out the candles, Spike?

(Y/N): Yeah, she is the guest of honor here after all.

Gilda then elbows both (Y/N) and Spike to the side and smirks.

Gilda: Exactly!

(Y/N) get's up off the ground and glares at Gilda.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Ow!

(Y/N) then turns to Rainbow Dash frowning while she just shrugs her shoulders. Gilda then inhales and blows hard to try to blow out the candles, but they were relighted instantly which confused Gilda so she tries to blow out the candles again. The candles were relighted once again as everypony laughs at the prank. Gilda tried over and over to blow out the candles, but they wouldn't stay permanently blown.

Spike: *laughs* Re-lighting birthday candles, I love that prank! What a classic.

Pinkie Pie: Now, I wonder who could've done that.

Gilda: *sarcastically* Yeah, I wonder.

Spike: Mmm, who cares.

Spike digs inside the cake and bursts of the top of it munching on it.

Spike: This cake is amazing.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike!

Spike: What? It's great, try some.

Gilda just had an angry look on her face as Rainbow Dash approaches her.

Rainbow Dash: Hey G, you're not upset about some silly candles, are you?

Gilda: No way, Dash. Like I said, I'm down with a good prank.

Rainbow Dash: Come on then, let's have some cake.

(Y/N): Psst.

Rainbow Dash turns to (Y/N) and walks over to him.

(Y/N): I'm telling you, she's not liking this at all.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, please. She's just trying to adapt to how us ponies are.

Applejack: Hey y'all, it's pin the tail on the pony. Let's play.

Rarity: Oh, my favorite game. Can I go first? Can I have the purple tail?

When Rarity was about to pick up the purple tail, Gilda snatches it away.

Gilda: Well, I am the guest of honor, and I'll have the purple tail.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, Gilda should definitely go first. Let's get you blindfolded.

Spike then proceeds to put a blindfold Gilda blinding her vision.

Gilda: Hey what, ugh, what are you doing? Rrrah!

Pinkie then spins Gilda around quickly until she stops and Pinkie guides her towards the poster.

Pinkie Pie: We're spinning you around and around and then you can pin the tail on the pony. Now just walk straight ahead and pin the tail.

Gilda: *mocking* Now just walk straight ahead and pin the tail. Hmph, yeah, right. This is another prank, isn't it? I'm going this way.

Gilda walks in the opposite direction Pinkie was guiding her.

Pinkie Pie: Wait. The poster is this-

Gilda then slips a piece of cake that was on the floor and crashes into another room while yelling. Gilda recovered from her fall and when she came out of the room, the tail that she had ended up on her face like a mustache.

Pinkie Pie: Uh, Gilda? You pinned the tail on the wrong end.

Everypony laughs including (Y/N) who was cracking up from it. Gilda was shocked and angered by this as that was the last straw and she let's out a huge roar which startles everypony.

Gilda: This is your idea of a good time? I've never met a lamer bunch of dweebs in all my life! And Pinkie Pie, you! You are queen lame-o with your weak little party pranks! Did you really think you could make me lose my cool? And it not just you who a lame-o!

Gilda then glares at (Y/N) who just looked at Gilda with the same glare as well.

Gilda: I thought I recognized you! You're that lame-o that humiliated me earlier making me look all weak and not cool at all! Well newsflash here, Dash and I have ten times as much cool as the rest of you put together! Come on Dash, we're bailing on this pathetic scene.

Rainbow Dash doesn't follow Gilda as she just glares at her.

Gilda: Come on, Rainbow Dash! I said, we're leaving.

Rainbow Dash: You know Gilda, I was the one who set up all those weak pranks at this party.

When Rainbow Dash revealed this, (Y/N) was surprised at this.

(Y/N): You set up all of the pranks?!

Rainbow Dash: Yep, you got it! So Gilda, I guess I'm queen lame-o.

Gilda: Come on, Dash, you're joshing me.

Rainbow Dash: They weren't all meant for you specifically, it was just dumb luck that you set them all off.

Pinkie Pie: I should've known, that dribble cup had Rainbow Dash written all over it.

Gilda: No way, i-it was Pinkie Pie! She set up this party to trip me up, to make a fool of me.

Pinkie Pie: Me? I threw this party to improve your attitude. I thought a good party might turn that frown upside down.

Rainbow Dash: And you sure didn't need any help making a fool of yourself. You know, this is not how I thought my old friends would treat my new friends. And another thing, you lied to me when you said that my friend (Y/N) here picked on you earlier.

(Y/N) smiled at Rainbow Dash and she smiled back at him.

Rainbow Dash: If I know him, he never ever bullies any of my friends, he makes them feel better like Pinkie Pie does! If being cool is all you care about, maybe you should go find some new cool friends someplace else.

Gilda growled at this and she glares at Rainbow Dash for renouncing her as a friend.

Gilda: Rrgh. . . yeah? Well you, you. . . you are such a, a flip-flop, cool one minute and lame the next. When you decide not to be lame anymore, gimme a call.

Gilda storms out of Sugarcube Corner closing the door behind her.

Rainbow Dash: Not cool.

Spike: Wow, talk about a party pooper.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, what was that about?

Many of the ponies talked amongst themselves about the situation they just saw.

Rainbow Dash: I'm sorry everypony, for bringing Gilda here. I didn't know how rude she was. And Pinkie Pie, I'm really sorry she ruined that awesome party you put on for her.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, if you want to hang out with party poopers, that's your business.

Rainbow Dash: I'd rather hang out with you. No hard feelings?

Pinkie Pie: No hard feelings.

Rainbow Dash and Pinkie tried to shake each other hooves, but they both fell for the same prank they had to each other as they both had hoof-shake buzzers. They then both laugh before Rainbow Dash walks up to (Y/N) with a look of guilt on her face.

Rainbow Dash: I'm sorry I accused you of being a bully (Y/N). You were definitely right about Gilda all along.

(Y/N) then hugs Rainbow Dash which surprises her as she blushes and returns it.

(Y/N): It would take more than just a dumb accusation to lose me as your friend Dash. I'm glad you would rather stay with us than Gilda.

Rainbow Dash: Me too.

Once they both break the hug, Twilight approaches them.

Twilight Sparkle: You two think Princess Celestia should know about this?

(Y/N): Definitely, right it down Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Dearest Princess Celestia, Today I learned that it's hard to accept when somepony you like wants to spend time with somepony who's not so nice. Though it's impossible to control who your friends hang out with, it is possible to control your own behavior. Just continue to be a good friend. In the end, the difference between a false friend and one who's true will surely come to light. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

Meanwhile in Canterlot. . .

Princess Celestia was sitting on a rug reading what Twilight wrote to her before preparing to send a letter back as she got some ink and a quill.

Princess Celestia: Dear Twilight Sparkle, my most faithful student. . .

Princess Celestia then noticed that she accidentally used some invisible ink as she chuckles.

Princess Celestia: Oh! Heh, wrong ink.

Chapter 6 End.

(A/N): Surprised? I decided to combine both Applebuck Season and Griffon the Brush Off since I wanted the reader to change the events up from Applebuck Season. I'll be doing more of these kinds of chapters in the future so stay tuned my comrades.

Chapter 7: Boast Busters

(Y/N), and Spike were in the Golden Oak Library helping Twilight improve her magic while Spike is standing opposite of Twilight.

(Y/N): You've got this, Twilight.

Spike: Come on, Twilight. You can do it!

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, here goes.

Twilight concentrated her magic through her horn and aimed it at Spike and then. . .

POOF*

Spike now had a fancy mustache on his face.

Spike: Ha ha! You did it!

Spike runs over to a list with magic spells on it and checks off the same spell that Twilight just did.

Spike: Growing magic, that's number twenty-five. Twenty-five different types of tricks and counting.

(Y/N): Nice job Twilight! Making facial hair on somepony. . . well in this case dragon, is a pretty advanced spell. You definitely have a huge talent in magic.

Twilight blushed a little at (Y/N)'s compliment.

Spike: And I think this is the best spell so far.

Spike then goes to a mirror and admires his new mustache.

Spike: Hello, Rarity. What's that? Aw, it's nothin', just my awesome mustache.

(Y/N) gave Spike a judgmental look while rolling his eyes.

(Y/N): Spike, I don't think having a mustache would make Rarity fall for you.

Twilight Sparkle: And as attractive and enticing as you look, it's just for practice, and it's gotta go.

Spike: No! Wait!

Twilight then makes the mustache on Spike disappear disappointing the dragon.

Spike: Aw, rats!

Twilight Sparkle: Sorry Spike, but that's just how it's gotta be. Anyways, (Y/N) you said that your a master at combat spells right?

(Y/N): Yeah, why?

Twilight Sparkle: I was wondering if you could show me one. I mean you were able to survive Nightmare Moon and you read a lot about combat when it comes to magic show I wanted to see a demonstration.

(Y/N): Hmm. . . well I can do this.

(Y/N) then projects a magic barrier with his magic surprising Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Whoa! I've never used a spell like this before!

Twilight walks over to (Y/N)'s barrier and touches to feel the extremely hard mass it has.

(Y/N): Surprised huh? I can even do THIS!

(Y/N) then puts some magic energy into his hoof and punches the barrier he just made, making a tiny smoke explosion. Both Twilight and Spike were shocked by (Y/N)'s knowledge of combat spells. Twilight then runs up to (Y/N) with her eyes twinkling with a huge smile on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: You've got to teach me those spells (Y/N)! Please! Please! Please!

Twilight was up in (Y/N)'s face at this point as he was blushing.

(Y/N): S-Sure. Of course, where should we start?

(Y/N) spent an hour teaching Twilight some of the magic spells that he can do and now they're walking across Ponyville together with Twilight a tiny bit exhausted from the magic lessons that (Y/N) can do.

Twilight Sparkle: Phew. Making a shield or putting magic into your hoof to make yourself stronger is a lot harder than I thought it would be.

(Y/N): Don't worry Twilight, I'm sure with enough practice with me, you'll be able to learn those spells in no time.

Twilight perked up at hearing that (Y/N) could give her lessons on magic and she had a thought in her mind while blushing a little.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) Lessons?! With (Y/N)?! Wow, that could be amazing! I could have him all to myself for a whole day!

Spike: Twilight? Twilight!

Spike got Twilight to break out of her romantic thoughts as she faced Spike.

Spike: Anyways, as I was about to say, twenty-five different kinds of tricks and counting. Nopony has learned so much spells so quickly. Don't you think so (Y/N)?

(Y/N): True, not many unicorns are talented in magic as you are Twilight. You should consider yourself lucky.

Twilight blushed a little at the praise she was getting from both Spike and (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Oh please. I'm sure there are lots of ponies right here in Ponyville that know just as much magic as me.

Spike: Are you kiddin'? I don't think there's another unicorn in all of Equestria with your kind of ability, Twilight.

(Y/N): If there is, I'd like to meet that unicorn.

???: Gangway! Comin' through!

A blur of greyish opal and brilliant amber then collide into Spike.

Spike: Augh! Snips, Snails! What's goin' on?

Snips is a short and round unicorn colt with a greyish opal coat, moderate orange mane and tail, black eyes and his Cutie Mark is white and light grey open scissors while Snails is a lanky and thin colt with a brilliant amber coat, moderate turquoise mane and tail, black eyes his Cutie Mark is a pink frowning snail.

Snails: Wha, haven't you heard? There's a new unicorn in town!

Snips: Yeah! They say that she's got more magical powers than any other unicorn ever!

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

Spike: Aw, no way, that honor goes to Twilight here.

Twilight Sparkle: Where is this unicorn?

Snails: She's in the town square. Come on!

Snips: Yeah! *laughs* Come on! Whooo!

(Y/N) then stood forward and faced Twilight with a determined look.

(Y/N): I say we go see this unicorn. She's about to meet the only alicorn of Ponyville.

Twilight Sparkle: What are you saying (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Clearly when someone makes a statement like that, they're probably either trying to advertise or just straight up gloat about themselves being better. Let's see just how magic this unicorn that they speak of really is.

(Y/N), Twilight, and Spike arrived at the town square where a large crowd in front of a trailer and (Y/N) spotted Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy in the front of the crowd and he walks up to join them.

(Y/N): Hey girls, you're all here to see this unicorn as well?

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, apparently she claims that she's the most talented unicorn in all of Equestria and is here to strut her stuff so we're here to witness what she has in store for us.

Then suddenly the show starts to began as the trailer unfolds into a stage.

???: Come one, come all! Come and witness the amazing magic of the Great and Powerful Trixie!

A puff of smoke appeared on the center stage and once the smoke cleared, it revealed a unicorn mare with a brilliant azure coat, a pale cornflower blue mane and tail with very pale cerulean stripes, dark greyish violet eyes and her Cutie Mark is a light blue magic wand and crescent moon and she is also wearing a lavender magician's hat and cape with blue and yellow star designs on it. This unicorn mare is none other than the Great and Powerful Trixie Lulamoon.

(Y/N) saw Trixie and had slight blush on his cheeks.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) She's not that bad looking, to be honest.

The Mane 6 noticed (Y/N) checking Trixie out and they all felt a tiny bit jealous that (Y/N) was admiring Trixie's looks and not theirs.

Trixie: Watch in awe as the Great and Powerful Trixie performs the most spectacular feats of magic ever witnessed by pony eyes!

Then after Trixie's little introduction, fireworks erupted around her, earning a lot of "oohs" from everyone watching except for the Mane 6.

Rarity: My, my, my! What boasting!

Spike: Come on, nopony's as magical as Twi. . .

Spike was about to rant before he saw that he was talking to Rarity.

Spike: Twi. . . Twi. . . Oh! *clears throat* H-Hey Rarity, I uh. . . mustache!

Spike then ran off while (Y/N) rolls his eyes.

(Y/N): *mumbles* Told him that mustaches aren't the key to winning someone's affection.

Twilight Sparkle: There's nothing wrong with being talented, is there?

Applejack: Nothin' at all, 'cep'n when someone goes around showin' it off like a school filly with fancy new ribbons.

Rarity: Just because one has the ability to perform lots of magic does not make one better than the rest of us.

(Y/N): You two do realize that you're indirectly saying that Twilight's a bragger right?

Applejack and Rarity went wide-eyed at (Y/N)'s claim as they both see Twilight with a sad expression.

Applejack: O-Oh, not that we have anything against your talent Twilight.

Rarity: Y-Yes darling! You're different from this Trixie here as you don't boast about your talents.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I mean that's my job.

(Y/N), Applejack, and Rarity glare at Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: *nervous laugh* I mean you're not a bragger like Trixie.

(Y/N): That's what I'm saying though, you all are no different. . . and neither am I from boasting about our abilities. Rainbow Dash, you always claim to others that no one can match your speed, Applejack, you sometimes act stubborn when you think that you don't need help on stuff, and Rarity you sometimes brag about your fashion sense or beauty.

The three turned to each other with conflicted looks as they knew that (Y/N) was right.

(Y/N): But still, I'm no different. I sometimes like to be shown the hero around Ponyville and I sometimes admire it to myself. But don't feel too bad everypony, there is a difference between bragging to yourself and to your friends and an entire audience. When I'm around the citizens of Ponyville or you girls, I'm actually more humble than when I'm with myself.

(Y/N) then turns to Trixie with a serious look.

(Y/N): However, the same cannot be said for Trixie.

Trixie then eyes the conversation that the Mane 7 were having and wasn't amused by it.

Trixie: Well, well, well, it seems we have some neighsayers in the audience. Who is so ignorant as to challenge the magical ability of the Great and Powerful Trixie? Do they not know that they're in the presence of the most magical unicorn in all of Equestria?

Rarity: Pfft, just who does she think she is?

Spike: Yeah! We all know that Twilight here is- Mmph!

(Y/N) placed his hoof over Spike's mouth to silence him.

(Y/N): Not the time Spike! Not the time!

Twilight mouthed a "thank you" to (Y/N) which he nodded to while Rainbow Dash flew in front of Trixie.

Rainbow Dash: So, "Great and Powerful Trixie". What makes you think you're so awesome, anyway?

Trixie: Heh, why, only the Great and Powerful Trixie has magic strong enough to vanquish the dreaded Ursa Major!

Fireworks then flew up into the sky with the blast decorating the sky with the outline of a huge bear whose forehead is marked with a starburst. There were now gasps and murmurs all around.

Snips: What?!

Snails: No way!

Trixie: When all hope was lost, the ponies of Hoofington had no one to turn to, but the Great and Powerful Trixie stepped in, and with her awesome magic, vanquished the Ursa Major and sent it back to its cave deep within the Everfree Forest!

Snips and Snails instantly believed Trixie's story and started praising her like fanboys, while Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Rarity glared at Trixie. (Y/N), however was snickering at the story Trixie made.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Seriously? Is everypony literally going to fall for this?

Snails: Trixie truly is the most talented, the most magical, the most awesome unicorn in Ponyville.

Snips: No, in all of Equestria!

However, suddenly (Y/N) couldn't hold in his laughter anymore as he started cracking up he was on the ground. Everypony including the Mane 6 were looking at (Y/N) confused, however Trixie was both confused and irritated.

Trixie: Excuse me, but can Trixie ask what you find funny?

(Y/N): *laughs* I'm sorry. I'm sorry. But what I find funny is your story. Your story is good, I'll give you that, but it's completely made up!

Trixie: Made up?! How can you say that?! Ponies lives were in danger-

(Y/N): OBJECTION! I hate to burst your bubble, "Great and Powerful Trixie", but you made two contradictions in that story.

Trixie: Really? What could the Great and Powerful Trixie say that makes my tale so untrue?

(Y/N) then stepped forward looking up at Trixie who looks down at, but somehow doesn't notice that (Y/N)'s an alicorn yet.

(Y/N): First, you said that the ponies of Hoofington had no one to turn to, correct? So, that means that our beloved Princess Celestia would abandon her citizens to defend themselves!

The crowd then started to mumbling over (Y/N)'s protests as they could tell that that was indeed true.

(Y/N): If I know Princess Celestia well, she would rather die in battle than abandon any of us in trouble!

Trixie was sweating a little that (Y/N) was slowly denouncing her.

(Y/N): And second, you said that you were able to vanish the Ursa Major, but you forgot one thing and that thing is. . . proof!

(Y/N) pointed at Trixie who flinched at little.

(Y/N): If you're so "Great and Powerful", then show us. . . SHOW US that you very did indeed do your heroic action. SHOW US that you defeated the Ursa Major. SHOW US THE PROOF!

(Y/N) said this loudly and as if by fate, a gust of wind blew Trixie's hat off and nearly made her cape fly into the air. The entire crowd then started cheering for (Y/N) especially his friends.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah! You go (Y/N)!

Spike: You show her!

Trixie was not amused by this as she put her hat back on and glared at (Y/N) while getting the rest of the crowds attention.

Trixie: ALRIGHT! So what if it is not true? Maybe the Great and Powerful Trixie didn't accomplish this feat, but clearly your place is beneath my level of magic. Like you could have done something equally better? If you have then I would love to hear it.

(Y/N): I'm glad you said that actually.

(Y/N) then flies up into the air and Trixie then has an extremely shocked look on her face when she sees that (Y/N) is an alicorn.

Trixie: Wha?! But! How?! Y-Y-You're an alicorn?!

(Y/N): Exactly and you're looking at the same alicorn who fought Nightmare Moon to save Equestria.

The crowd then cheers as they do indeed know that (Y/N) actually did fight Nightmare Moon. Trixie then smirked and was about to contradict (Y/N) as well.

Trixie: Ha, you say that Trixie does not have proof, yet that Nightmare Moon story sounds even more ridiculous than any other made up story that a foal could bring up.

(Y/N): Oh, I have proof and it's right here.

(Y/N) then flies down to the Mane 6 and smiles.

(Y/N): My friends here witnessed my battle here. Tell her girls.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, you should've seen it! He was all like BOOM! BANG! POW! Towards Nightmare Moon!

Applejack: Those onomatopoeia's are a little bit exaggerating Rainbow Dash, but it's all true. Ah witnessed this guy able to fight for our darn lives!

Rarity: Our lovely (Y/N) here is more than just an alicorn here, he's a hero!

Trixie: Hmph. So maybe it is true, but your magic is no where compared to mine. As a matter of fact, the Great and Powerful Trixie has a better way to resolve this here.

Everyone then looked at Trixie with curious looks.

(Y/N): What do you mean?

Trixie: Me and you will have a magic duel tomorrow to see who's really more Great and Powerful.

(Y/N): What? T-That's not what was wanting to-

Trixie: You stated that you have magic more powerful than Trixie's, I hereby challenge you to a magic duel.

(Y/N): T-That's not what I was implying at all, I just said that my story is true compared to yours.

Trixie: Making excuses now, Mister. . .

(Y/N): (Y/N).

Trixie: (Thoughts) Hmm. . . what a very unusual name for such a bold and daring stallion. (Out of Thoughts) You're just trying to be all talk, even if you're an alicorn, your skill of magic is WAY beneath mine.

(Y/N) was about to retort to that, but Rainbow Dash beat it to him instead trying to defend (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Hey! I'll have you know that if my friend here can beat Nightmare Moon, then he can dish out anything you throw at him.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: What?

(Y/N) then facehooved at Rainbow Dash's statement as she basically just said that (Y/N) claims to be better than Trixie.

Trixie: Is that so? Well, then (Y/N) do you accept my proposal for a duel?

(Y/N) was the one now sweating as many of the ponies were now looking at him for his answer. (Y/N) knew he couldn't humiliate himself like this, so he had no other choice.

(Y/N): *sighs* I accept.

Twilight Sparkle: What?! No! (Y/N), you don't have to-

Trixie: Very well, if I win then you admit that Trixie is all Great and Powerful, plus becoming Trixie's personal assistant for a month.

Mane 6: What?!

(Y/N) then had a determined look in his eyes.

(Y/N): Deal.

Mane 6: WHAT?!

(Y/N): If I win however, then you have to admit that your story of the Ursa Major is fake all around.

Trixie: Perfect, tomorrow we shall soon see who has the better magic. Well it seems Trixie's afternoon performance has been cancelled, but don't worry, tomorrow's performance will twice as grand!

With that being said, Trixie throws a smoke bomb and disappears from the stage. The Mane 6 then ran up to (Y/N) and surrounded him with shocked looks.

Fluttershy: (Y/N). Are you really going to battle Trixie?

(Y/N): Don't be worried Fluttershy. I'm an alicorn so I can handle it just fine. *sarcastically* Also, thanks a lot Dash.

Rainbow Dash: What?! What did I do?

(Y/N): I know I may be very good with magic, but did you really have to speak for me like that?

Rainbow Dash: Oh. . . oops.

Twilight Sparkle: By the way (Y/N), you just told everypony that it's not always good to show off, yet you just did.

(Y/N): My intention wasn't to show off at all. I was trying to prove to Trixie that her story was false and apparently that backfired. Now I'm going to have to actually show off.

(Y/N) then walked off a little bit downtrodden and they looked at him slightly sad that he's now in a situation he didn't want to put himself in.

Applejack: (Y/N)'s a good guy. Ah know he didn't want to have a match with Trixie. But what can we do now?

Twilight Sparkle: All I can say is that we can give him support.

The other mares then looked at Twilight as she smiled.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)'s our friend. He may feel bad that he actually has to battle someone in order for him to prove Trixie wrong, but that doesn't mean we know he'll lose.

Fluttershy: Do you really think (Y/N) can win?

Twilight Sparkle: Definitely. He is an alicorn after all, however we should keep an eye on Trixie if she plans to rig the match between them.

Rarity: I concur. If he needs our help, we're more than likely to give it to him.

Later at night, everyone was in their homes, getting ready to go to sleep to prepare to see (Y/N) and Trixie's duel. . . well almost everyone. Snips and Snails are in the Everfree Forest and they still believe that Trixie's story of defeating an Ursa Major is true, so they want to prove that Trixie was telling the truth as well and see some awesome magic.

Snips: Come on Snails! We have to hurry!

Snails: I'm coming!

Their plan was to bring an Ursa Major to Ponyville so that Trixie could vanquish it like she said she could. They were now in a cave and they went inside, only to be greeted with a pitch-black view.

Snips: Oh, how we gonna find an ursa major when I can't even see my own hoof in front of my face?

Snails: Hold on.

Snails used his magic on his horn to light it up like a torch so they could see better.

Snips: That's better.

However, when the two looked to the side, they see a giant blue bear staring at them angrily as it was woken up by Snails' horn.

Since Snips and Snails are kids, they did the most logical thing. . . run.

Snips and Snails: AAAAAAAAH!

Ursa: *roars*

The giant bear chases after the two as they screamed and ran out of the cave.

Back in Ponyville, (Y/N) was busy flying around Ponyville and patrolling the town late at night.

(Y/N): Looks like I can call it day, today. I better rest for my match tomorrow with Trixie.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey (Y/N)!

(Y/N) turned and looked down to see Twilight and Spike on the ground and he flew down and landed in front of them.

(Y/N): Hey Twilight. Hey Spike. What are you two doing out here late at night?

Spike: Twilight wanted to come out to tell you something?

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, are you worried?

(Y/N): About what?

Twilight Sparkle: About showing off tomorrow?

(Y/N) then looked down a little sad and nodded.

(Y/N): *sighs* I know I'm suppose to be the Hero of Ponyville and all, but I don't want people to think that I'm better than everyone else. I mean there are other unicorns out there that are good with magic out there and I don't want to people to think that I'm the best at magic. My power was meant to protect Equestria, not to show it off to all of it.

Twilight and Spike felt bad for (Y/N) as he just sat down.

(Y/N): I bet you two think I'm pathetic, I was trying not to show off my powers to others, but I'm going to have to anyways.

Twilight Sparkle: No. . . you're not.

(Y/N): Huh?

Twilight Sparkle: You were just trying to tell Trixie that she shouldn't flaunt her talent like that, right?

Twilight held her hoof out to (Y/N) to help him stand up which he accepted.

Twilight Sparkle: I don't think you're pathetic at all, (Y/N).

Spike: Yeah. We're talking the same guy who fought Nightmare Moon and awoken the seventh Element of Harmony. If that's not awesome, I don't know what is.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. . . but our point is that you told us that it's okay to brag about your talents sometimes, but not all the time especially when you have an audience. Plus (Y/N), you stood up and also didn't shine me in the spotlight. You're more humble than you think you are.

(Y/N) blushes a little before smiling at Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: If anything, I think everypony's glad you're their hero, especially us.

Spike: Hey Twilight.~ (Y/N).~ Look at what you two are doing.~

Twilight and (Y/N) looked at Spike weird before they turned back to each other and they both realized that they're still holding each others hooves. They both blushed and pulled their hooves back while looking away sheepishly.

Twilight Sparkle: S-Sorry about that (Y/N).

(Y/N): I-It's not a problem at all Twilight.

Then all of a sudden, the ground starts to shake madly.

Spike: W-What the heck is going on?

(Y/N): Is an earthquake happening?

Twilight Sparkle: We aren't near any fault lines, so that can't be possible.

Spike then turns around and his eyes widen in shock.

Spike: Guys, we have a problem! A "major" problem at that!

(Y/N) and Twilight then also went wide eyed as they both see the giant blue Ursa chasing Snips and Snails.

(Y/N): That's. . .?!

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah! It is!

(Y/N) then got a serious look.

(Y/N): You two stay here, I'll take care of this.

Spike: What?! (Y/N), you're actually going to fight that thing?!

(Y/N): If I don't do anything now then all of Ponyville could get destroyed. Go now!

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Wait!

(Y/N) then flew off after the Ursa and Twilight and Spike looked at each other.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike. Go get the rest of our friends, while I keep an eye on (Y/N).

Spike nods and as they both went their separate ways.

Meanwhile, Snips and Snails ran over to Trixie's trailer believing that she could possibly get rid of the Ursa.

Snips: Great and Powerful Trixie! You gotta help us!

Snails: Yeah! Vanquish the Ursa, so we can watch!

Both of the boys started knocking on the door to Trixie's trailer hard which opens up and Trixie comes out, but she isn't wearing her magicians hat and cape, showing her mane and Cutie Mark properly.

Trixie: Trixie thought she said the Great and Powerful Trixie did not want to be disturbed!

Snips: *nervous laugh* We have a tiny problem.

Snails: Actually it's a big problem.

Trixie: What is so important that you cannot wait until morning to disturb Trixie?

Trixie then hears a roar as she looks up to see an Ursa in the distance and it was heading towards her and the two unicorn colts as the citizens of Ponyville watch afraid in terror and Trixie. . . stares in fear. Trixie then glares at Snips and Snails.

Trixie: YOU DOLTS! Did you bring that thing here?!

Snips: Yeah, uh, we wanted to see you in action vanquishing the Ursa Major.

Snails: So we thought if we could show you one, then you could make it disappear like you said you could.

Trixie: Why you little. . .!

Trixie snapped at both of them which made them recoiled, but she turned around in slight fear towards the Ursa.

Trixie: I'll. . . I'll handle this.

Trixie knew that if she ran away then she would make herself look bad, so she used her magic to quickly summon out some rope from the nearby area and used the rope to coil around the Ursa which made Trixie sigh in relief.

Trixie: Piece of cake.

The Ursa raised an eyebrow and moved it's paw up to reveal that the rope was only around two of it's fingers and quickly used it's strength to break the rope off with ease.

Snips: Aw, come on, Trixie.

Snails: Stop goofin' around and vanquish it, eh?

Trixie shuddered and gave a nervous gulp before trying to do something else. Trixie uses her magic to call out a storm cloud that cracked out lightning which struck the Ursa's backside which made the Ursa even angrier.

Snails: Well, that was a dud.

Snips: Yeah, pfft, come on! Where's all the cool explosions and smoke and stuff like earlier? You know.

Trixie: I CAN'T VANQUISH IT?!

Snips and Snails: What?!

Trixie: I can't vanquish it! I never have! No one can vanquish an ursa major. I just made the whole story up to make me look better.

Snips and Snails: Made it up!?

The Ursa let out a huge roar as it stomped forward. Trixie, Snips, and Snails yelled in panic as they were about to get mauled. They all close their eyes preparing for the impact. . . but it didn't happen.

Trixie opened her eyes to see that (Y/N) was standing in front of her with a shield over the three of them and she had an extremely shocked look.

Trixie: Y-YOU?!

(Y/N): Yeah, it's me! Now run while I deal with this abomination!

(Y/N) let his shield down and flew up to kick the Ursa hard in the chin as it roared in pain.

(Y/N): Aw, what's the matter you big furball? Looks like an alicorn just kicked you in the chin. Oh, wait. . . It did. That was me.

The Ursa roared at (Y/N)'s taunt as it then started to try and chase (Y/N) down while (Y/N) flew and tried shooting some lasers at the Ursa to slow it down. Trixie couldn't believe what she was seeing as she just jaw dropped at the scene in front of her.

Trixie: (Thoughts) He. . . saved me? And is battling that giant monstrosity all on his own?! I don't think I can deny the fact that he fought Nightmare Moon now.

Snips: I guess (Y/N) really is the hero of Ponyville. His magic abilities are cool as well.

Snails: Yeah. I guess so if he can do it and not Trixie.

Twilight then shows up as she walks up to the three.

Twilight Sparkle: Looks like (Y/N)'s holding off just fine here, but what exactly happened?

Snips: We brought an Ursa to town.

Twilight Sparkle: You what?!

The Mane 5 and Spike then show up to the scene.

Spike: Twilight, we're here and- Holy Guacamole!

Spike said this as the rest of the Mane 6 besides Twilight had shocked looks that (Y/N) is fighting an Ursa as it tries to swipe (Y/N) with it's paw, but he dodged it and smirked.

(Y/N): I've always wanted an opportunity to try out this spell, no better time than now!

(Y/N) then glowed a (F/C) aura as he put some energy into his front hooves and slammed them to the ground and he created a giant (F/C) flame all around the Ursa and he landed on the ground. The Ursa felt some the pain from the magic, but it still had energy to keep fighting (Y/N) as it roared at him.

(Y/N): I guess this thing has really thick fur.

The Mane 6 were watching and Twilight was surprised at the spell (Y/N) just did.

Twilight Sparkle: Since when could he could do that?! He never showed me any spells like that before!

Applejack: What the hay?! First he fought Nightmare Moon and now this?!

Trixie: Trixie cannot believe what she is actually seeing! This alicorn stallion I was going to duel with can actually do advanced combat spells!

Rarity: At this point, he'll keep fighting until he tires himself out. Is there anything we can do?

Twilight thought to herself for a second before getting an idea.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)!

(Y/N) turned to Twilight while he was still fighting the Ursa.

(Y/N): What is it, Twilight?! I'm kind of busy here!

Twilight Sparkle: I need you to contain the Ursa with the same spell you just did. I have an idea to neutralize it.

(Y/N) nodded as he glowed his aura color and slammed his hooves to the ground again, but this time he made a ring of fire around the Ursa instead of just a huge flame. The Ursa got confused as it now had nowhere to go.

(Y/N): Done!

Twilight takes a deep breath before she uses her magic to make the wind guide through along some cattails to create smoothing music that went through the Ursa's ears, making it tired. (Y/N) then flies to his friends and lands near Twilight and Spike gives her a thumbs up.

Spike: Nice use of number sixteen.

Twilight then used her magic to grab a nearby water tower and poured the water tower through a barn and came out of the barn with milk inside the water tower before a cap was placed on the water tower, turning it into a baby bottle that went into the Ursa's mouth and it drinks the milk. Thanks to the smoothing music and milk, the Ursa fell asleep and Twilight then uses her magic to levitate the Ursa out of town, back to the Everfree Forest and dropped it off in it's cave.

With that, the catastrophe is over and the citizens of Ponyville cheered for both (Y/N) and Twilight stopping the Ursa and her friends approach her.

Applejack: Heavens to Betsy! We knew you had ability, but not that much!

Twilight Sparkle: Well, let's just say that both (Y/N) and I were practicing a little with our own spells.

(Y/N): Yeah, and if it wasn't for Twilight here, then that giant furball could've left me trying to defeat it for the entire night. You have excellent knowledge and talent with magic Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: *blushes* It was no big deal. Besides, you have the same type of knowledge with combat spells.

(Y/N): I guess we're both pretty good with magic. . . well not the complete best with it.

Both Twilight and (Y/N) laugh a little with each other before (Y/N) felt a tap on his shoulder to see that it was Trixie who's eyes are looking away and she is fidgeting.

(Y/N): Trixie?

Trixie: . . .Tr-Tr. . . I want to say. . . thank you. . . for saving me.

(Y/N) went wide eyed at Trixie's language.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Did Trixie just. . . speak in the first person for once? And she's thanking me?

Trixie: I-If you didn't save me. . . I. . . I would have-

(Y/N) then puts his hoof under Trixie's chin making her look at (Y/N) as he smiled at her.

(Y/N): I couldn't just leave you there. I'm glad you're okay all around.

Trixie blushes a little at (Y/N) while the Mane 6 were a little jealous that (Y/N) giving Trixie his attention. (Y/N) then turns back to his friends.

(Y/N): Phew. Now that that baby Ursa Minor is gone-

Trixie: MINOR?! That was an Ursa Minor?!

Twilight Sparkle: Yes it was. That was nothing more than a baby and it apparently was very cranky about something.

(Y/N): And I believe those two may know why?

(Y/N) points to Snips and Snails who begin to sweat and back away before they bumped into Twilight behind them.

Twilight Sparkle: Snips? Snails?

Snips: Uhh. . . w-we, uh. . .

Snails: We have to go somewhere!

Snips and Snails then tried to run, but (Y/N) teleported in front of them.

(Y/N): Don't lie you two! I saw you two come out of that forest running from that thing. So clearly, you two had to have been responsible for waking the Ursa Minor up.

Twilight then walks up beside (Y/N) as they were both now glaring at the two.

Snips: Ah. *nervous laugh* Uh, we're sorry that we woke up the Ursa Minor.

Snails: We just wanted to see some awesome magic.

Snips: Yeah! And the way you two vanquished that Ursa Minor was awesome!

Twilight and (Y/N) then gave both Snips and Snails a deeper glare as they recoiled in fear.

(Y/N): Flattery will NOT get you two out of this.

Snips and Snails then dropped to their knees in defeat.

Snails: We deserve whatever punishment you give us.

(Y/N): Well, for starters, you two can clean all of this mess that the Ursa Minor did.

Everypony then looks to see that there was minor debris around Ponyville that the Ursa Minor destroyed around there.

Snails: All of that around Ponyville?!

Snips: But that'll take forever!

Twilight Sparkle: Then I suggest that you get started. And. . . What do you think, Spike? Should I give them number twenty five?

Spike then grinned and clapped his claws together.

Spike: Oh, twenty five! Yes! And I think I deserve it, too.

Snips and Snails look at each other frightened and confused. Twilight uses her magic and instantly made mustaches appear on Spike, Snips, and Snails' faces.

Spike, Snips, and Snails: Sweet!

Trixie then walks up beside (Y/N) and Twilight with a guilty look on her face.

Trixie: I believe that I'm at fault as well. I'm sorry that I lied about defeating an Ursa Major everypony.

(Y/N): Trixie. . . why did you lie? Why did you lie about defeating an Ursa Major to everypony?

Trixie: *sighs* I wanted to show everypony just how talented I am with magic. Well. . . stage magic. So, I thought that if I attracted an audience with a story that sounds so real that it was believable then. . . everypony would believe that the Great and Powerful Trixie really is Great and Powerful.

(Y/N): Trixie.

(Y/N) then did something that Trixie didn't expect from someone like him at all. (Y/N) hugged Trixie which made her blush a little and she slowly returned it.

(Y/N): We all have special talents that we want to show others, but there was no need to lie about the Ursa Major. I feel like you would be a great magician if you just showed ponies that you're just good at it.

Trixie: Really? You believe so?

(Y/N): I know so. It may take time for people to forgive you, but I'm sure that you'll definitely entertain everypony with excellent stage magic.

(Y/N) then breaks the hug with Trixie as she now as tears in her eyes.

Trixie: Why? Why would you be so nice to me after what I did to all of you?

(Y/N): Because I always love to spread the positive around and see people happy. Also. . . consider it an apology for heckling your show earlier.

Trixie has a shocked look on her face when (Y/N) said he likes to see her happy.

(Y/N): So what do you say Trixie? Do you want to start over from all of this and be friends?

(Y/N) extends his hoof out to Trixie as she looks at it for a second before smiling and she takes it.

Trixie: Yes. I would like that.

Twilight Sparkle: You can consider me and our friends your friends too Trixie.

(Y/N): So do you want to join our group?

Trixie looks to see all of the Mane 7 around and she looks at them before looking back at her trailer and she sighs.

Trixie: I'm sorry. Don't take this the wrong way though. I do think we can be great friends, I really do, but I really want to pursue my magic career by travelling across Equestria.

The Mane 7 were shocked for a second, but then put on understanding looks as they all nodded.

(Y/N): That's understandable.

Trixie: The next town Trixie will go to will actually her what Trixie can do.

Everypony rolled their eyes that Trixie's speaking in the third person again, but they still had happy looks. She then walks back to her wagon.

Trixie: Don't worry, Trixie will definitely visit Ponyville again to see you all again, but it's time that she will find and give someponies a true and honest show. The Great and Honest Trixie will be seeing her new friends someday soon.

Trixie then packs her stuff as she then was ready to depart and she put on her magician attire back on before walking while dragging her wagon behind her. She turned back to the Mane 7 and waved at them, but she also took one more look at (Y/N) before walking out of Ponyville.

Trixie: (Thoughts) That (Y/N) guy is so nice. I honestly can't wait to see him again when I come back to Ponyville.

Meanwhile Rainbow Dash decides to break some of the silence.

Rainbow Dash: Do you guys think it's creepy when she refers to herself in the third person?

Mane 6: Yeah. *laughs*

The next day, Twilight was in the Golden Oak Library writing a letter to Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, I have learned a very valuable lesson about friendship: I learned that some ponies are afraid of being thought of as a show-off that causes them to hide a part of who they really are. My friends helped me realize that it's okay to be proud of your talents, and there are times when it's appropriate to show them off. . . Especially when you're standing up for your friends. P.S. (Y/N) taught this to me.

Spike then enters the library.

Spike: So, you finally admit that you're the most talented unicorn in all of Ponyville?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, yeah, but it's nothing to brag about. (Y/N) would say so. So, uh, how did it go with Rarity?

Spike: Eh, she didn't go for the mustache.

Twilight Sparkle: You know, Spike, that mustache has nothing to do with who you really are. Maybe you should just try being yourself.

Spike: Or. . . Maybe the mustache wasn't enough. Maybe if I had a mustache and a beard?

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, not this again!

Spike: Okay, imagine me with a nice, long, Fu Manchu type beard. Or maybe a goatee. Oh, no, a soul patch right on my chin!

Chapter 7 End.

(A/N): What's that?! Trixie's reformed early? Well I had the reader actually comfort her more so she isn't has arrogant and jealous of Twilight like she is in canon. Now another thing is that, I'm probably not going to have Trixie appear again until after the reader get's his harem. So. . . sorry, but that's what I have planned. (Update) Magic Duel will take place in Season 3, but with a different plot.

Chapter 8: Dragonshy

Today was a nice day out in Ponyville as (Y/N) was flying over the town in an extremely happy mood.

(Y/N): YAHOO!!!

(Y/N) was flying fast over the town as anypony who saw him waved at him with a smile and he waved back. He then landed on top of his house sitting down on the roof gazing at the sky.

(Y/N): *relaxed sigh* Blue skies, white clouds, shining sun, what a day. This is what I always love to see in the world. The only thing that can ruin this view is trouble.

Spike: Hey (Y/N)!

(Y/N) looked down from the roof to see Spike on the ground waving at him to get his attention.

(Y/N): Hey Spike. What's up?

Spike: You didn't notice the sky? It's covered in smoke.

(Y/N) looked up with a confused look as the sky looked clear to him.

(Y/N): I don't see any smoke. Seems clear to me.

Spike: Behind you.

(Y/N) then turned around and looked up to see a stream of dark smoke covering the sky and he was surprised.

(Y/N): Whoa! What happened? Where's the fire?

Spike: Twilight will explain everything, she said that all of the Elements of Harmony need to meet up in the library for an important meeting and since you're the Element of Heroism, you're needed.

(Y/N): Alright then. I'm coming.

(Y/N) then flew to the Golden Oak Library to meet the rest of the Mane 7 there.

As soon as everyone met at the Golden Oak Library, Twilight explained that the smoke in the sky is not from a fire, but rather a dragon.

Applejack: What in the name of all things cinnamon swirled is a full-grown dragon doing here in Equestria?

Twilight Sparkle: Sleeping.

Mane 6: Huh?

Twilight Sparkle: According to Princess Celestia, he's taking a nap. His snoring is what's causing all this smoke.

Pinkie Pie: He should really see a doctor. That doesn't sound healthy at all.

Rarity: Well, at least he's not snoring fire. What are we meant to do about it?

Rainbow Dash: I'll tell you what we're meant to do. Give him the boot. Take that. And that!

Rainbow Dash then tried to tackle the wooden bust of a horse, but Twilight used her magic to move it out of the way which made Rainbow Dash tackle into the bookcase.

(Y/N): Dash, are you crazy? Clearly that what the reckless pony would do. If we just rush in there and attack it, it could roast all of us alive!

The Mane 6 shivered when (Y/N) said that.

(Y/N): Not that I would let that happen to any of you.

The Mane 6 then blushed a little at (Y/N)'s will to protect them.

(Y/N): We should what a pacifist would do. And that is try to get him to sleep somewhere else.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)'s right. We need to encourage him to take a nap somewhere else. Princess Celestia has given us this mission, and we must not fail. If we do, Equestria will be covered in smoke for the next one hundred years.

Fluttershy: *gasps*

Rarity: Hmph. Talk about getting your beauty sleep.

Twilight Sparkle: All right everypony, I need you to gather supplies quickly. We've got a long journey ahead of us. Let's meet back here in less than an hour.

(Y/N): You heard her girls! It's time to save Equestria again! Do we have what it takes?

The rest of the Mane 7. . . except for one were motivated by (Y/N)'s resolve.

Mane 6 (except Fluttershy): Yes we are!

(Y/N): Great! Let's do this!

The girls except for Fluttershy run out of the library to get supplies. (Y/N) was about to follow until he saw Fluttershy with a nervous look and he walked up to her.

(Y/N): Is everything okay, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy was very reluctant to speak until (Y/N) put his hoof around her making Fluttershy look at him.

(Y/N): Don't worry Fluttershy, I can tell you're probably scared and nervous about facing a dragon. Don't worry though, as long as I'm around I won't let anything happen to you.

Fluttershy smiled and blushed a little at that, despite the lingering doubt she felt.

An hour later, the Mane 7 meet back to discuss the plan on how to get up the mountain as Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rarity, Twilight, and (Y/N) packed bags for themselves.

Twilight Sparkle: All right everypony, listen up. I'm mapping out the fastest route, but we've all got to keep a good pace if we expect to make it up the mountain by nightfall.

(Y/N): Meaning we've got only six hours to get the dragon out of the cave.

Fluttershy: M-M-Mountain?

Twilight Sparkle: The dragon is in that cave at the very top.

(Y/N): The peak of the mountain and the coldest part of it.

Applejack: Yep. Definitely looks pretty cold up there.

Rainbow Dash: You bet it is. The higher you go, the chillier it gets.

Rarity: Good thing I brought my scarf.

Rarity then pulls out of her bag a pink and white striped scarf and folded it around her neck.

Pinkie Pie: Ooo! Pretty!

Rainbow Dash: *sarcastically* Heh, oh yeah. That'll keep you nice and cozy.

Fluttershy then gulps and shivers which (Y/N) noticed.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, you alright?

Fluttershy: Well um. . . it's just that. . . I'm. . . I'm. . . can I talk to you for a second (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Sure thing.

(Y/N) and Fluttershy walked a little bit away from the others for Fluttershy to speak to (Y/N) privately.

(Y/N): So is there a problem?

Fluttershy: Will you promise that you won't laugh at me when I tell you this?

(Y/N): I wouldn't laugh at "anything" personal about you Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: I. . . I'm. . . I'm scared to up there and face that dragon.

(Y/N): You are?

Fluttershy: I'm good with woodland animals and other types of creatures, but I can't go up against a dragon, it's too scary for me.

(Y/N): Okay, I see. I'll go tell the others and. . .

Fluttershy: No!

(Y/N) was just about to walk away until Fluttershy hugged him to stop.

Fluttershy: I don't want them to think that I'm scared of that dragon. If they do, they might judge me for it.

(Y/N) looked back at the group and at Fluttershy and he sighed.

(Y/N): Okay, I won't tell them. But you still have to come with us if that's what you want me to do.

Fluttershy reluctantly nodded at that.

(Y/N): Also you're. . . kind of hugging me right now.

Fluttershy realized what she was doing as she squeaked and jumped back from (Y/N) while she had a blush on her face.

Fluttershy: S-S-Sorry (Y/N).

(Y/N): It's okay. Come on, let's get back to the others before they think something's up.

Fluttershy nodded as they both walked back and Twilight finally found a route to the mountain.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright, I found the fastest pathway in order to get to the mountain quickly so we can finish the job in no time. Let's move out!

(Y/N): Got it!

As the Mane 7 got to the bottom of the mountain, the dragon made a noisy snore that even an entire city could hear making Fluttershy gasp and hide behind (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! What was that?

Twilight Sparkle: That is what it sounds like when a dragon snores.

Fluttershy: It-it's so. . . high!

Rainbow Dash: Well it "is" a mountain. I'm going to fly up there and check it out!

Rainbow Dash tried to fly up into the air and she thought for a second that she was flying to the top until she looked back and realized that (Y/N) used his magic to keep Rainbow Dash in place.

(Y/N): Dash, again with the reckless approach. We need to stick together as at team.

Rainbow Dash pouted at (Y/N)'s demand.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, all right.

With that being settled, the Mane 7 begin to walk up the mountain.

Rarity: I hear the only thing that sparkles more than a dragon's scales are the jewels they use to build their nests. Ooo, if I play my cards right, I might be able to convince him to part with a few!

Pinkie then tries to imitate the dragon by making a growly voice.

Pinkie Pie: "Welcome to my cave, Rarity. Care for a diamond? Rargh!

(Y/N): No, no no. This is better. "Hello madame Rarity, care for a ruby or two."

Everypony laughed at the small joke except for Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: You guys! This is no laughing matter!

(Y/N): Well, it's better to stay positive in these types of situations.

Twilight Sparkle: Well despite making dragon jokes, Fluttershy, you're the expert on wild creatures. What do you think the dragon will be like?. . . Fluttershy?

(Y/N): What the? She was just right beside me?

Everypony looked around until Rainbow Dash spotted her in a bush.

Rainbow Dash: Hey! What are you waiting for? An invitation?

Pinkie Pie: Ooo, I think I have one in my bag!

Pinkie pulls an invitation out of her bag that she was carrying and it caused an explosion of confetti that bursts out. (Y/N) rolled his eyes and smirked.

(Y/N): Who else, but Pinkie Pie?

Fluttershy: I-It's so. . . so. . . steep!

Rainbow Dash: Well, it is a cliff. You could just, oh, I don't know, fly up here?

Pinkie Pie: Come on, Fluttershy, you can do it. Flap those wings!

Fluttershy: Oh. . . okay.

Fluttershy came out of the bush and closed her eyes as she started to fly up. Fluttershy smiled as she looked up and accomplished this, but then the dragon let out another loud snore and puff of smoke which turned Fluttershy's confident look into a scared one as her wings closed shut and she fell back into the bush, making Rainbow Dash facepalm and groan.

After the fall, Fluttershy struggled to get her wings back, but they wouldn't budge which started to annoy Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, we don't have time for this.

(Y/N): I'll take care of this.

(Y/N) walks down to Fluttershy and he held his hoof out to her.

(Y/N): Here Fluttershy, if it makes you feel any more comfortable you can hold my hoof while we walk up the mountain.

Fluttershy blushed redder than usual as she took (Y/N)'s hoof and they both walked up the mountain together so the group could continue the journey. The rest of the girls were a little jealous that (Y/N) and Fluttershy were holding hooves, but they knew that didn't matter now. Fluttershy smiled a little bit and looked at (Y/N) until the dragon snored again which made her squeal and she quickly grabbed onto (Y/N)'s back tightly as he gasped and almost fell down.

(Y/N): Okay, she's got a grip! SHE'S got a grip!

Rainbow Dash: Will you two hurry it up already?

(Y/N): Don't rush me!

The Mane 7 slowly made their way up the mountain with Fluttershy still holding onto (Y/N) tightly and she fell asleep along the way. It's been an hour ever since the trip began and soon afterwards, the Mane 7 made it to a small gap on the mountain. The five girls made it across no problem, but (Y/N) had slight trouble as Fluttershy was kind of heavy on his back and since he couldn't fly at the moment he jumped across while trying to keep his balance.

(Y/N): I never thought Fluttershy would be this heavy.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, you volunteered. Not us. Deal with it.

(Y/N) rolled his eyes as they continued walking and Fluttershy eventually woke up and (Y/N) looked at her with a smile.

(Y/N): Enjoyed your nap, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy then realized what she doing as her vision readjusted and she squeaked and jumped off of (Y/N)'s back while blushing tomato red.

Fluttershy: S-S-Sorry (Y/N).

(Y/N): No it's okay. I didn't mind. Although the tight grip that you had on me made you feel really heavy. I think you might've left a mark.

Fluttershy: I'm so sorry (Y/N).

(Y/N): It's perfectly fine. I know you're scared, but like I said, as long as I'm here I won't let anything not even that dragon harm you.

Fluttershy smiled a little at that as they kept on walking.

The Mane 7 continue walking up the mountain as they then reached an avalanche zone.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Let's keep it down. According to my map, we're entering an avalanche zone. The smallest peep could cause a huge rock slide.

Fluttershy: An. . . an ava. . . ava. . .

Twilight Sparkle: Shhh!

Everypony then slowly walked quietly across the avalanche zone and things were going perfectly fine until Rainbow Dash's wings slightly brushed against a branch, causing a leaf to fall slowly down onto Fluttershy which startled her.

Fluttershy: AVALA-!

(Y/N) noticed instantly saw that Fluttershy was about to yell and he covered her mouth with his hoof.

(Y/N): *whispers* Fluttershy, if you yell like that, you might cause an avalanche and a huge landslide of rocks could obliterate us. I'm going to move my hoof away and your not going to scream, okay?

Fluttershy nods as (Y/N) moved his hoof away from Fluttershy. He then put it around Fluttershy as she blushed from (Y/N) being close to her.

(Y/N): Here, I'll be right beside you okay?

Fluttershy nods and the Mane 7 continue their journey through the mountain's avalanche zone with (Y/N) holding Fluttershy close to him and she blushes from the close contact with him.

After a little while, the Mane 7 finally made it up to the top of the mountain and outside of the cave where the dragon is sleeping and they could all see the smoke leaving the cave.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright, we're here. The dragon's cave.

Twilight then gives a serious look to everypony.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash, you'll use your wings to clear the smoke.

Rainbow Dash nods as she flies up into the smoke cloud.

Twilight Sparkle: Rarity and Pinkie Pie, you'll create a diversion to distract the dragon if things get a little hairy in there.

Pinkie then pulls out a rubber chicken toy and starts swinging it around confusing both Twilight and Rarity as they gave her judgmental looks, but they don't question it.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack and (Y/N), you two get ready with any ammunition's and magic in case he decides to attack.

Applejack then bucks two apples hard at a nearby tree and (Y/N) glowed his horn and flew up in the air.

Twilight Sparkle: But it shouldn't come to that, because Fluttershy will do what she needs to do to wake him up, and between the two of us, we should be able to get him to understand why he needs to go. Is everypony ready?

Everypony gives a nod except for Fluttershy who just get's low to the ground in complete fear.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay then, we're goin' in.

Twilight then walks into the cave thinking that Fluttershy is following her.

Twilight Sparkle: So, what is the best way to wake up a sleeping dragon without upsetting him? Fluttershy?

Twilight then notices that Fluttershy was still outside with her head buried into the ground. Twilight pushes Fluttershy to try to get her to go into the cave, but she wouldn't budge. Everypony else except for (Y/N) joined in to push Fluttershy inside since he already knew why she wouldn't go in.

Twilight Sparkle: Come on! *grunts* We have to do this! *grunts* Now! Every *grunts* second longer that dragon *grunts* sleeps is another *grunts* acre of Equestria that is covered in *grunts* smoke.

Fluttershy: I. . . I. . . I can't go in the cave.

The other girls then dropped to the floor dramatically and stopped pushing her.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, great. She's scared of caves now, too.

(Y/N): No, it isn't.

The girls then turned to (Y/N).

(Y/N): Fluttershy been scared of one thing this entire time while we were traveling up here.

Applejack: What? Then what the hay are you scared of Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: *mumbles* I'm scared of. . .

Applejack: What's that sugarcube?

Fluttershy: *mumbles* I'm scared of. . .

Twilight Sparkle: What?

Fluttershy: I'M SCARED OF DRAGONS!

Just then, the dragon snores once more, causing a puff of smoke to come out of the cave and hit the Mane 7 which makes them cough and when the smoke clears, Fluttershy is now hiding behind Applejack.

Twilight Sparkle: But Fluttershy. You have a wonderful talent dealing with all kinds of animals.

(Y/N): Yes she does. But have any of you seen her go up against anything like a 20 foot dragon.

Rainbow Dash: Oh come on! She walked up to a manticore like it was nothing.

(Y/N): True, but that manticore was only slightly bigger than us. So, it can't be compared to that dragon.

Pinkie Pie: Spike's a dragon! Fluttershy isn't scared of him!

(Y/N): Pinkie, they're completely different though. Spike's a baby dragon, not a full grown dragon.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N). . . did you know about this?

(Y/N): *sighs* Yeah. And before you ask why I didn't say anything, Fluttershy told me earlier that she was scared of the dragon, but she didn't want you girls to judge her for it. I promised to keep it a secret up until now.

Rainbow Dash facehooves while Applejack approaches Fluttershy.

Applejack: Don't be silly, sugarcube. All of us are scared of that dragon.

Rainbow Dash: I'm not!

Applejack: . . .Almost all of us are scared of that dragon, but between all of us, you're the one who can actually talk to the creature. So get in there with Twilight and show us what you're made of!

Fluttershy: I. . . I. . . I just. . . can't.

Fluttershy then walks down the mountain guilty that she couldn't help her friends because of her fear. (Y/N) then get's an idea.

(Y/N): I'll go talk to her. Try and come up with a Plan B if you got one.

Twilight Sparkle: In that case, I'm goin' in. He. . . probably just doesn't realize what he's doing. . . right?

(Y/N): It's worth a shot. I'll be right back.

(Y/N) then walks down the mountain to see Fluttershy sitting by herself.

(Y/N): Fluttershy!

Fluttershy turned to see (Y/N) walking to her and sat beside her. She look down at the ground with an ashamed look.

(Y/N): I know how you feel, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: (Y/N). What do I do? My friends need me up there, but I just can't seem to face a big scary dragon like that.

Fluttershy was nearly in tears and (Y/N) didn't want to see Fluttershy like this. He looks to the ground for a moment before he says something to Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Fluttershy. What if I told you that there's actually something I'm scared of that's even bigger than that dragon?

Fluttershy gave (Y/N) a curious look when he said that.

Fluttershy: Are you?

(Y/N): Yeah. . . like Applejack said, we're all scared of that dragon Fluttershy, but do you know why we're brave enough to face it?

Fluttershy shook her head at that.

(Y/N): It's because that one, we all know we can stand up to whatever comes our way while being scared. And two, some of us have fears worse than what you may fear.

Fluttershy was surprised at that as there are much bigger things that (Y/N)'s fears than the dragon.

(Y/N): And the thing I'm scared of the most is. . . losing you and the others.

Fluttershy kept on listening as she was also surprised at that comment.

(Y/N): It was one of the reasons why I fought Nightmare Moon. I didn't want her to hurt any of you, so I stood up to her to fight. My heart was vibrating at the fact that if I let Nightmare Moon win, then she would have not only hurt you girls, but also this world, which I care about very much.

(Y/N) then cupped both of Fluttershy's cheeks as she blushed from him doing that.

(Y/N): You're one of the most kindest and caring friends I've ever had in my whole life Fluttershy. I couldn't forgive myself that if I lost you and the other girls, then I would break the promise I kept to my mother. I was scared, but I still did it because it was my duty. And that's why we all need you Fluttershy. You're one of our best friends and one of the greatest ponies we can trust.

Fluttershy smiled at (Y/N) with a shy look as she could tell that (Y/N) cares about her with his life.

Fluttershy: . . .I guess I'll give it a shot then. Thank you (Y/N).

(Y/N): Anytime Fluttershy.

Fluttershy then noticed how close her face was to (Y/N) and she turned red as she inched closer by the second. However, when Fluttershy was about to make an attempt to kiss (Y/N), a booming loud roar was heard which startled the two and they looked up the mountain.

(Y/N): That can't be good.

(Y/N) and Fluttershy then flied back up to the top of the mountain worried about what happened to the rest of the Mane 7.

After (Y/N) went to go talk with Fluttershy, the other 5 mares tried to talk to the dragon who is a giant red dragon named Razer. Twilight tried reasoning with Razer, but she was completely ignored, Rarity tried to use her charm to butter up Razer, but he caught on to her when she mentioned about his jewels. Finally, Pinkie Pie tried to enter the cave wearing a funny outfit to try and make Razer laugh, but she failed as she exited the cave with her outfit popped like a balloon.

Then that's when Rainbow Dash lost her patience and she recklessly flew into the cave ignoring her friends warnings and bucked Razer on the snout which angered the dragon who roars at Rainbow Dash, sending her flying out of the cave and Razer got out of the cave in an extremely angry mood.

Razer breathes out a stream of smoke at the girls which puts them in a dazed state while (Y/N) and Fluttershy arrive at the scene shocked at what was happening.

(Y/N): Oh no! What made him go so angry?!

Twilight Sparkle: I tried persuading him, but he wouldn't listen!

Rarity: Despite my flattery, he could resist to give up one gem!

Pinkie Pie: And apparently he hates laughing!

(Y/N): Okay, that would more likely annoy someone than make them this mad!

Rainbow Dash: *nervous chuckle* I may have did a. . . tiny. . . buck at him.

(Y/N): YOU DID WHAT?! You know what? Never mind! I'll deal with you later Dash! Fluttershy, wait here?

Fluttershy: (Y/N)! No! Wait!

(Y/N) then flies to Razer face to face as Razer look at him angrily.

(Y/N): Hi there, mister dragon. . . um. . . sorry about the little inconvenience with my rainbow-haired friend, but we just can't live with you smoke all across Equestria. You understand, right?

Razer said nothing, but breathed a stream of smoke at (Y/N) as he fell straight to the ground nearly fainting from it.

Mane 6: (Y/N)!

Fluttershy looked at Razer at then at (Y/N) before remembering the conversation she had with him before. She then got an angry look as she glared at Razer.

Fluttershy: How dare you. . .

Fluttershy then flies in the air and landed on Razer's snout.

Fluttershy: HOW DARE YOU! Listen here, mister. Just because you're big doesn't mean you get to be a bully! You may have huge teeth, and sharp scales, and snore smoke, and breathe fire. But you do not, I repeat, you do not! Hurt! My! Friends! You got that?!

Razer then pouts a little in sadness at Fluttershy's discipline.

Fluttershy: Well?

Razer then pouts even more as he points at Rainbow Dash.

Razer: But that rainbow one kicked me.

Rainbow Dash nodded at that.

Fluttershy: And I am very sorry about that.

Rainbow Dash then raised an eyebrow at that comment.

Fluttershy: But you're bigger than she is, and you should know better. You should also know better than to take a nap where your snoring can become a health hazard to other creatures.

(Y/N) then groaned as he got up and shook his head vigorously.

(Y/N): Ouch! I should've expected that.

Mane 6: (Y/N)!

Rarity: Darling, are you alright?

(Y/N): It was a huge fall, but I'm alright for the most part.

Fluttershy: Not only that, but you attacked my best friend (Y/N) who didn't do anything to you.

Razer: But I-

Fluttershy: Don't you "but I" me, mister. Now what do you have to say for yourself?

Fluttershy didn't get a response so she walks up even closer to Razer's eyes.

Fluttershy: I said, What. Do. You. Have. To. Say. For. Yourself?!

Razer then began to do something completely unexpected for a giant dragon and began to cry. A giant red dragon that was 10 times larger than a small Pegasus mare was literally bursting into tears after being disciplined by Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: There, there. No need to cry. You're not a bad dragon, you just made a bad decision. Now go pack your things. You just need to find a new place to sleep. That's all.

Razer then goes back into the cave to grab all of his stuff while Fluttershy lands back onto the ground where her friends cheer for her.

Twilight Sparkle: You did it! I knew you could do it!

Applejack: Nice going, sugarcube!

Rarity: A fine job darling!

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! You definitely showed him!

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, that was cool I guess.

(Y/N): That was amazing, Fluttershy!

Fluttershy had a slight blush on her face as isn't used to having so much praise at once.

Fluttershy: Thank you everypony. (Y/N), are you alright?

(Y/N): I'm fine. A tiny bit sore from the fall, but I'm perfectly fine.

Fluttershy: That's good to hear.

A sudden gust of wind then caught everypony's attention as they all look up to see Razer has gotten his stuff and flew away to find a new resting place. However, (Y/N) then glared at Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Did you really have to fly in and kick him, Dash?

Rainbow Dash: Sorry! Sorry, but hey. . . everything turned out the way it was going to go right?

(Y/N) rolled his eyes at that.

(Y/N): Maybe, I'll let you off with a warning this time Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Duly noted.

(Y/N): Anyway, our job is done. It's time to head back.

Meanwhile back in the Golden Oak Library, while the Mane 7 was out, Spike stayed and took care of Angel who was running all around the library with Spike chasing him and he eventually caught him.

Spike: How does Fluttershy put up with you furry little things?

Twilight Sparkle: Spike, take a letter.

Spike drops Angel and pulls out a paper and quill.

Spike: With pleasure.

Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, I am happy to report that the dragon has departed our fair country, and that it was my good friend, Fluttershy, who convinced him to go. This adventure has taught me to never lose faith in your friends. They can be an amazing source of strength, and can help you overcome even your greatest fears. Always your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

Applejack: Twilight! You gotta come see this!

Twilight pops her head out of the window to see Rainbow Dash keeping a ball in the air with her head with the others watching.

Applejack: She's just five away from a new pony record!

Rainbow Dash: Three hundred forty-seven, three hundred forty-eight. . .

A silly roar was then heard as it frightened Rainbow Dash and she turned upside-down on the ground like a startled goat.

Rainbow Dash: Dragon!

Everypony then laughed which confused Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Why are you laughing? That awful dragon is back!

(Y/N): Oh. . . *snickers* You mean that dragon?

(Y/N) pointed to Pinkie who then imitates a dragon roar.

Rainbow Dash: Pinkie Pie, you scared me! I mean, uh, you. . . broke my concentration.

Fluttershy: It's okay, Rainbow Dash. Not everypony can be as brave as me.

Rainbow Dash blew a loose leaf upwards which landed on Fluttershy which made her scream and fall down for (Y/N) to catch her bridal style. (Y/N) and Fluttershy both looked at each other blushing before Fluttershy got out of (Y/N)'s hold. Fluttershy's face was bright red while (Y/N) rubbed the back of his head.

Fluttershy: S-S-Sorry (Y/N).

(Y/N): N-No. I-It's okay Fluttershy.

The other mares were a little jealous from that and they all had the same thought in their heads.

Mane 5: (Thoughts) Lucky you, Fluttershy.

Chapter 8 End.

Chapter 9: Poisonous Gossip and Love Jokes

It is a peaceful day in Ponyville as Twilight with Spike on her back was walking along with (Y/N) telling him about her slumber party with Applejack and Rarity.

(Y/N): So that's what happened at your first slumber party?

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, Rarity and Applejack got into a huge argument, but they soon set aside their differences and worked everything out in the end so we could all have a good time with each other.

(Y/N): Now that I think about it, Applejack is the more hard-working and stubborn type of pony while Rarity is kind of picky and hyper-organized, so I could see why they had a hard time getting along. Well like you said, they put aside their differences so I'm glad that you had a great slumber party with them.

Twilight Sparkle: Trust me, the tree was the most complicated part. I couldn't find out how to get rid of it in the Slumber 101 book.

(Y/N) rolled his eyes and smirked at Twilight.

(Y/N): You're so adorkable, Twilight.

Twilight blushed at little at that.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) He called me both adorable and a dork. Wow, he's creative when it comes to flattery. (Out of Thoughts) T-Thanks (Y/N). Anyway, it's a beautiful day out today.

Spike: Rainbow Dash must have gotten up early for once and cleared all the clouds away.

(Y/N): Eh, I doubt it. But if she did then compliments to her for making it such a gorgeous day.

Twilight Sparkle: I bet all of Ponyville is going to be out enjoying the sunshine.

(Y/N): Uh. . . maybe not. It's quiet. . . too quiet at that.

Twilight noticed what (Y/N) was talking about as they all looked into town and nopony was around.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right. Where is everypony?

Spike: Is it some sort of pony holiday?

(Y/N): None that we know of.

Spike: Does my breath stink?

Spike checks his breath and let's out a small flame out of his mouth.

Twilight Sparkle: Not more than usual.

Spike: Is it. . . zombies?!

(Y/N): If it was zombies Spike then we would already have a ton around us already and besides, zombies aren't real.

Spike: Okay, so what is it then?

(Y/N): Beats me. I've flown over Ponyville so many times that I know that it's not this quiet during the day.

???: Psst!

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

Somepony called out to Twilight, (Y/N), and Spike as they all looked around until they saw Pinkie inside Sugarcube Corner calling out to them.

Pinkie Pie: Twilight! Spike! (Y/N)! Come here! Come! Here! Hurry! Before she get's you!

The three followed Pinkie inside of Sugarcube Corner with Pinkie closing the door afterwards, making the entire room dark until Pinkie takes out a lantern.

Spike: Who?! The zombie pony?

Pinkie Pie: Z-Zombie pony?!

Twilight Sparkle: Spike! There are no zombie ponies. Pinkie, what are you doing here alone in the dark?

Pinkie Pie: I'm not alone in the dark.

Pinkie moved the blinds covering the window, allowing some light into the room, revealing the other members of the Mane 7 along with Apple Bloom surprising Twilight and (Y/N). Apple Bloom is a tiny little filly with brilliant gamboge eyes, a pale, light grayish olive goat, a brilliant amaranth mane and tail, and a light crimson bow on her head. She also doesn't have her Cutie Mark yet.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay then, what are you all doing here in the dark?

(Y/N): Is this a huge game of hide and seek? Count me in!

Applejack: This ain't no game of hide and seek (Y/N)! We're hidin' from her!

Applejack points outside the window to where everypony looks to see a pony wearing a dark brown cloak with the hood up who is digging at the ground. Everypony looks at the hooded pony who glances at them with yellow eyes.

The Mane 5 then quickly hid from the glance of the hooded pony while Twilight was annoyed and (Y/N) was confused.

Apple Bloom: Did ya see her Twilight? Did ya see her (Y/N)? Did you see. . . Zecora?

Applejack: Apple Bloom! I told you never to say that name.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I saw her glance this way. . .

Pinkie Pie: Glance evilly this way.

(Y/N): Evilly? That didn't seem. . . evil. Just a bit suspicious.

Twilight Sparkle: . . .And then a bunch of you flip out for no good reason.

Applejack: No good reason? You call protectin' yer kin no good reason? Why, as soon as my sister saw Zecora ridin' into town, she started shakin' in her lil' horseshoes.

Apple Bloom: Did not!

Applejack: So I swept her up and brought her here.

Apple Bloom: I walked here mahself!

Applejack: For safe keepin'.

Apple Bloom: Applejack, I'm not a baby! I can take care of myself!

Applejack: Not from that creepy Zecora.

(Y/N): Seriously Applejack? You're being overprotective.

Apple Bloom: Thank you (Y/N)! Applejack's always thinking I can't look after myself! I'm a filly, not a baby!

(Y/N): Besides what's so creepy about Zecora anyways? She doesn't seem abnormal to me.

Fluttershy: She's mysterious.

Rainbow Dash: Sinister.

Pinkie Pie: And spoooooky!

(Y/N) and Twilight looked at each other and rolled their eyes before looking outside the window with everyone else joining in soon after. They all looked to see Zecora pull the hood of her robe down, revealing her mane which is in stripes which makes everypony gasp, but Twilight and (Y/N) as they were both annoyed.

Twilight Sparkle: Will you cut that out?

Rarity: Just look at those stripes! So garish!

(Y/N): What are you talking about? Rainbow Dash's mane has stripes too.

Rainbow Dash: Hey! Not cool! This is more about Zecora, not us!

(Y/N): And speaking of her, I feel like I've seen that kind of mane before.

Twilight Sparkle: You must have, because she's a Zebra.

Everyone but (Y/N) and Twilight: A what?!

(Y/N): Like she said, a Zebra. I've looked in a book about Zebras actually and surprisingly Zecora's one. Never thought I would see one with my own eyes.

Twilight Sparkle: And her stripes aren't a fashion choice Rarity, they're what she was born with.

Rarity then faints dramatically and (Y/N) rolls his eyes.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Drama queen.

Rarity: Hey!

Applejack: Born where? I've never seen a pony like that in these parts, 'cept. . . her!

(Y/N): We can both shed some information on that since we know about Zebras.

Twilight Sparkle: First off, she's not from her and she's not a pony.

(Y/N): Zebras come from a faraway land. Most likely Saddle Arabia. And they actually experts in making potions.

Pinkie Pie: Evil potions?

(Y/N): What?! No! The potions that they create are to help with anypony that has a dire sickness that probably some nurses here in Ponyville can't cure.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, then why is Zecora here then?

(Y/N): Beats me. Maybe she's looking for some ingredients in the area.

Twilight Sparkle: I've never seen Zecora around in Ponyville. Where does she live?

Applejack: That's just it, she lives in. . . the Everfree Forest!

Suddenly a loud boom that sounded like a thunderclap startled everypony, but it came from the kitchen as it was just Spike who snuck into the kitchen to grab a candy cane and cupcake.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike!

Spike: Uh, sorry.

Applejack: The Everfree Forest just ain't natural. The plants grow. . .

Fluttershy: Animals care for themselves. . .

Rainbow Dash: And the clouds move. . .

Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash: All on their own!

Rarity then faints dramatically again which started to annoy (Y/N).

(Y/N): Seriously? You all are a bunch of drama queens today.

Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity: HEY!

(Y/N): Besides, don't you all remember when I told you about Earth. My old home. Everything you just clearly explained happens there, and it's all perfectly fine.

Apple Bloom got interested into hearing about (Y/N)'s old home, Earth.

Apple Bloom: Really (Y/N)? Your world don't use magic to control the weather, to grow plants or to help take care of animals?

(Y/N): That's right Apple Bloom. Sometimes back when I was human, I used to grow a lot of flowers, and day and night isn't controlled by any rulers like Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. I would give a whole explanation on how it works, but it would probably take too long.

Apple Bloom: Can you please tell me all about Earth sometime (Y/N)?

Apple Bloom said this with curiosity as she had sparkles in her eyes. (Y/N) just chuckled and ruffled her mane.

(Y/N): Sure Apple Bloom. Maybe some other time. So anyway, I think I may go give a quick hello to our visiting Zebra.

(Y/N) was just about to head out the door, but Pinkie blocked his path from the door.

Pinkie Pie: You can't! She's evil!

(Y/N): And how exactly is that a fact?

Pinkie Pie: Um. . .

(Y/N): Ugh! Seriously?! Zecora is no different from me as we both came from not-well-known places.

Fluttershy: Yes but. . .

(Y/N): Do any of you have any full proof that she's even evil?

Rarity: Well. . .

(Y/N): You all are being ridiculous. All of you are believing your own gossip to someone you haven't even met before.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N) is right. You are all judging her without getting to know her or seeing any proof that she is evil. Now what does Zecora do exactly?

Rainbow Dash: Well. . . once a month, she comes into Ponyville.

Twilight Sparkle: *sarcastically* Oooooh!

Rarity: Then she lurks by the store.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Oh wow. That's scary!

Fluttershy: And then, she digs at the ground.

Twilight Sparkle: *sarcastically* Good gracious! Okay, I'm sorry, but how is any of this bad? Maybe she just comes to town to visit.

Apple Bloom: Yeah! Maybe she's just tryin' to be neighbourly.

(Y/N): She also possibly be finding some rare ingredients for her health potions I was talking about.

Twilight Sparkle: See? (Y/N) has a point. And besides even if she was evil, (Y/N) has magic to probably handle her just fine.

(Y/N): True. And as you all said, she comes her each month and apparently by the looks of everything here in Ponyville, she doesn't seem to do anything hostile at all.

Rainbow Dash: Huh? Now that I think about it. You two do have a good point.

Applejack: What? You agree with them Rainbow Dash?

Rainbow Dash: Well, yeah think about it. She's never really damaged Ponyville in anyway. And if she did, (Y/N) could deal with it.

Applejack: She's probably planning somethin' as we speak though.

Pinkie Pie: Applejack might be right! She could have some huge evil plot up her sleeve and we don't even know about it. She's so evil I even wrote a song about her!

(Y/N): I swear to Celestia if any of you say anything about Zecora being evil one more time. . .

Pinkie interrupted (Y/N) and started to sing her song that she made.

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Pinkie Pie: She's an evil enchantress

She does evil dances

And if you look deep in her eyes

She'll put you in trances

Then what will she do?

She'll mix up an evil brew

Then she'll gobble you up

In a big tasty stew

Soooo. . . Watch out!

(Y/N) was surprised to how much that song judged Zecora. . . and he lost it. He got so angry that his (F/C) aura glowed all around his body.

(Y/N): ENOUGH!

(Y/N) then used his aura to push everyone across the room up to the walls as he gave a glare to each of them that could kill.

(Y/N): NONE OF YOU ARE MAKING ANY SENSE! YOU ALL NEVER BOTHERED TO EVEN MEET ZECORA AND YOU ARE TREATING LIKES IT DIFFERENT FROM ME!

Everyone in the room was so scared by (Y/N)'s anger that they all planted themselves to the wall. Twilight then noticed that (Y/N)'s pupils were glowing (F/C), his aura was darker than usual, and small streams of magic energy was randomly coming out of him.

(Y/N): I WAS FORCED FROM MY HOME ON EARTH! I HAD TO LIVE THERE FOR SEVENTEEN YEARS ALONE WITH MY ONLY MOTHER AND I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A SINGLE FRIEND! ONCE I CAME HERE, YOU ALL WELCOMED ME WITH OPEN HOOVES, BUT NOW YOU'RE SHUNNING SOMEONE ELSE. WHY WOULD YOU ALL DO THAT?!?!

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Your body!

(Y/N) heard Twilight as he looked and see that his aura was darker than usual which surprised him as he instantly calmed down.

(Y/N): What the?

(Y/N) regained his composure, but he still had a serious look on his face as he walks to the door.

(Y/N): I'm going to meet Zecora. And if I die, just ditch me! You all seem good at that!

(Y/N) stormed out of Sugarcube Corner as the Mane 6 were in complete shock from (Y/N)'s outburst. Fluttershy started to sob a little which makes Rarity comfort her a little and she started to sob as well.

Rainbow Dash: I-I've never seen (Y/N) so angry before.

Pinkie Pie: I-I-I never knew that he didn't have any friends back on Earth or he was living with only his mother for his entire life.

Pinkie said this in a sad tone as her usual poofy mane deflated a tiny bit.

Twilight Sparkle: You know what? (Y/N) is right.

The rest of the mares look at Twilight as she was also angry at them.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N) was at first a human on Earth and when he told us, none of you especially me judged him for it. Now you're all treating Zecora like she's way different from how (Y/N) was and just believing that every little thing she does is evil. And after hearing that he never had any friends his whole life until now, how does that tell how he thinks you all feel about him?

Applejack: Now Twilight, this is different.

Twilight Sparkle: Is it Applejack?! Do you remember what (Y/N) told us about his previous life before coming here and how he lost his mother to send him back here to Equestria? He couldn't ever have friends due to others finding out about his magic and getting it exposed across Earth. He had to have been lonely for living that kind of life. He only had his mother to rely on and now she's. . . *sighs* my point is that all of you accusing Zecora of being evil doesn't make any sense if you all have (Y/N) as your friend.

Twilight then heads to the door.

Rarity: Twilight, where are you going?

Twilight Sparkle: After (Y/N) and away from all of you. After hearing what he said earlier, I want to make sure he's okay and doesn't do anything drastic. If you all really consider (Y/N) your friend, then you would all listen to what he says more seriously.

Twilight leaves Sugarcube Corner to follow (Y/N), leaving the rest of the Mane 7 to feel awful about themselves. What they didn't know however, is that Apple Bloom also snuck out to follow them.

Rainbow Dash: . . .Maybe we were all wrong about this. I mean (Y/N) and Twilight both have a point. We never bothered to even get to know or heck, even talk to Zecora. We can't just call her out instantly for being evil.

Applejack: Now don't go sayin' that Rainbow. Zecora is bad news, I can tell.

Rainbow Dash: How Applejack? How? Are you even listening to what you are saying right now? You heard (Y/N) and Twilight and their both right and yet you still believe Zecora is evil?

Applejack: I-I'm just trying to look out for Apple Bloom.

Rainbow Dash: I get that she's your little sister Applejack, but you're being overprotective of her.

Fluttershy: I agree with (Y/N), Twilight, and Rainbow Dash.

Applejack: What?! You too, Fluttershy?!

Fluttershy: Y-Yes and (Y/N) went through a lot in his life before Equestria and I don't want him to be angry with me. He's right about us being mean to Zecora and I don't want to be seen as somepony mean.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah me too! I don't want to make (Y/N) feel bad and I don't him to see us as some meanie-mean pants!

Applejack: You as well Pinkie Pie?!

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N) said that he lost his mother and he wanted to make great friends! So I want to be the bestest friend he could ever ask for!

Rarity: Well. . . I suppose I may have overreacted when I saw Zecora's stripes.

Applejack: Not you as well, Rarity.

Rarity: Sorry Applejack, but (Y/N) is right. It's rather unfair to judge Zecora when I haven't even said a single hello to her.

Applejack: B-B-But I'm telling you everypony. She's evil. She's got to be.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, Celestia Applejack. You are being super stubborn right now! Why can't you just put aside your pride and admit that you're wrong?

Rarity: Rainbow Dash is right Applejack. You need to stop believing everything that you believe is an instant yes.

Spike: I mean come on, like he said, she really hasn't done anything to even harm Ponyville.

Applejack: I-I'm just to look out for my friends and family like Apple Bloom. She's still a filly and-

Applejack then notices that Apple Bloom isn't around to be seen anywhere.

Applejack: Hey! Where's Apple Bloom?

Everypony then looked around and they didn't see Apple Bloom anywhere.

Spike: She might've went outside while you all were arguing.

Applejack: With Zecora out there?! I told that darn little girl to stay put!

Applejack then runs off out of Sugarcube Corner and the rest of the mares pursue her.

Rainbow Dash: Hey! Applejack, wait up!

After (Y/N) left the group earlier however, he was walking across Ponyville in a very unhappy mood.

(Y/N): I can't believe these are my friends. One second they welcome a complete stranger from another world to Equestria and the next they're shunning someone who actually does live in Equestria. What sense does that make? *sighs* At least Twilight and Apple Bloom trust me the most. But why does Applejack always have to be so stubborn all of the time? She's clearly can't be the Element of Honesty if she doesn't believe a single true thing I said. . . despite that what was with my magic. That dark aura. . . felt familiar. . . like it's happened before. I kind of remember something a long time ago, but it's a blur. I'll think about it later.

(Y/N) then noticed Zecora who had her hood up and he's just curious to what she's like so he walks up to her.

(Y/N): Excuse me miss. Isn't your name Zecora?

Zecora: How do you know my name? Is it possible that I have fame?

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at Zecora's language.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) What is she, a poet? Nah, I won't judge the way she talks. (Out of Thoughts) Well, I do know your name from some rumors that have been spreading around here and I must say that they aren't good rumors at all.

Zecora: I see. May I aim to know your name?

(Y/N): Uh. . .

Zecora: My apologies. I do speak in rhymes sometimes as a habit. May I know your name?

(Y/N): Oh. Well in that case, my name is (Y/N).

Zecora: (Y/N). What a unusual name.

(Y/N): *chuckles* I get that a lot. However, I must say that you aren't any different at all from what I've heard.

Zecora: What words have you heard (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Apparently, most of the people in Ponyville believe that you are some kind of jinx or someone who can curse. Just out of curiosity, is that true?

Zecora: Oh my! Curse them I would not because I am a kind zebra and us zebra do not curse for it is wrong.

(Y/N): I thought so. I tried to tell my friends that all of these rumors that they've hearing aren't true at all, but only two of them would listen.

Zecora: That is most unfortunate to hear.

(Y/N): *sigh* Yeah. Due to that. . . I kinda snapped at them. But I couldn't stand how stubborn they were being.

Zecora: You must not worry. I agree that stubbornness will bring unhappiness to others.

(Y/N): Thank you. Anyways, what are you doing here Zecora?

Zecora: I am in neediness for ingredients for I am searching for an antidote for poison joke.

(Y/N): Poison joke? What's that?

Zecora: When one touches the plant, it will enchant a side effect of a poisonous prank.

(Y/N): A poisonous prank?

Zecora: Indeed. Once you see the effects of the oak, you will realize that it is indeed no joke.

(Y/N) thought about what Zecora said for a moment until he thinks that he caught to what she's saying.

(Y/N): I think I get it. The poison joke causes the pony who steps in it to have laughable side effects.

Zecora: You are most correct, (Y/N).

(Y/N): So do you have the ingredients to cure poison joke, Zecora?

Zecora: Almost, underneath this soil is some of the last things I will need to ensure the cure.

(Y/N): I see. Mind of I help you?

Zecora smiles at (Y/N)'s request.

Zecora: Not at all. Your assistance will be most helpful to me.

???: (Y/N)!

(Y/N) hears a familiar voice behind him to see Twilight approaching him.

(Y/N): Oh, hey Twilight. What are you doing here?

Twilight Sparkle: I wanted to see if you were okay after you had that outburst at Sugarcube Corner.

(Y/N): Yeah I'm fine. Sorry about that by the way.

Twilight Sparkle: You don't have to apologize (Y/N). Besides, I completely agree with you on our friends being ridiculous about those stupid rumors.

(Y/N): *relieved sigh* Thanks Twilight. Anyway, this is Zecora.

Twilight Sparkle: Hello there. My name is Twilight Sparkle.

Zecora: Greetings Miss Sparkle. I am the zebra called Zecora.

(Y/N): Oh and just a heads up. Don't be too confused if she speaks in rhymes, it's a habit that her kind have.

Twilight Sparkle: Right got it.

Zecora: I apologize (Y/N) and Miss Sparkle, but I must return back to my hut in the Everfree Forest to make some cures for the plant.

Twilight Sparkle: Plant?

(Y/N): Apparently there's this plant called poison joke that can cause laughable side effects to your body.

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm. Interesting.

(Y/N) then noticed a certain fillies pink bow from the corner of his eye above a bush and he turned to it.

(Y/N): Don't worry Apple Bloom, it's fine. You can come on out now.

Apple Bloom then comes out of the bush and walks towards the three.

Apple Bloom: Um. . . hi.

Twilight Sparkle: Apple Bloom! What are you doing here?

Apple Bloom: I wanted to try and talk to Zecora since nopony else is goin' to even bother tryin'.

(Y/N): I see. It's great that you two actually believed in the things that I said about Zecora being completely harmless.

(Y/N) then glared at some ponies from the corner of his eyes as they were peeking at the situation they were seeing. As soon they saw that (Y/N) noticed some of however, they went back into hiding.

(Y/N): I hope some other ponies can understand what I say as well. Anyway, let's go before people start to think we've been cursed or something.

The four of them walked off and Apple Bloom walks up next to (Y/N).

Apple Bloom: Hey (Y/N).

(Y/N): What is it?

Apple Bloom: I'm sorry about the way mah sister has been actin' towards you.

(Y/N): Don't blame yourself, Apple Bloom. Applejack's the one who has to learn that her own stubbornness is going to get her into trouble. Reminds me of applebuck season.

Apple Bloom: I know what ya mean. Mah sister can be so stubborn that she won't ever admit she's wrong. And it get's worse as she's really being overprotective of me.

(Y/N): I can't argue with that. Sure, she just wants to look after you, but she can't treat you like you're a baby. *sighs* I'm starting to think that you may be the older sister Apple Bloom.

Apple Bloom giggles a little at that before she sighs.

Apple Bloom: You're right about that though. I just wish she would give more trust into me and not be so clingy like earlier.

(Y/N), Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Zecora eventually arrive at the entrance to the Everfree Forest.

(Y/N): Alright, Apple Bloom, listen closely. The Everfree Forest can be a dangerous place so I need you to stay near me, Twilight, and Zecora, and not go wandering off, okay?

Apple Bloom nods vigorously at that.

(Y/N): Alright then, lead the way Zecora.

Zecora: Very well.

(Y/N), Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Zecora walk through the forest with Zecora telling the three more about zebras and her homeland until they pass by some blue flowers.

Zecora: And that's all the information I can give to you.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow! Zebras are fascinating!

(Y/N): You know, I might visit Saddle Arabia sometime in the future. It's definitely peaked my interest.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey, (Y/N). Back on Earth, are there any places similar to Saddle Arabia?

(Y/N): As a matter of fact, there are. However, the land is thousands of miles away from my home. It's was called um. . .

However a familiar female southern voice was heard.

Applejack: (Y/N)! Twilight! Apple Bloom!

(Y/N): Oh no.

The four turned around to see Applejack and the rest of the members of the Mane 7 show up.

Applejack: Apple Bloom, you get back here right now!

Zecora then notices that the Mane 7 and not Apple Bloom got caught in the poison joke.

Zecora: Beware! Beware, you pony folk! Those leaves of blue are not a joke!

(Y/N) looked down and noticed that they were all in the poison joke which gave him a shocked look.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Is this the poison joke Zecora was talking about? Darn it, now we're definitely going to need her cure now.

Applejack: Y-you keep your creepy mumbo-jumbo to yourself, ya hear?

(Y/N): Zecora, I believe we'll need a cure ASAP, please.

Zecora nods at (Y/N) and she walks away.

Applejack: Ya better leave!

Applejack then glares at her little sister.

Applejack: And you, why couldn't ya listen to ya big sister?

Apple Bloom: I. . . I. . .

Applejack: Who knows what kind of nasty curse Zecora could have put on ya?

Pinkie Pie: Just like in my song!

Pinkie was just about to sing until (Y/N) used his magic to keep Pinkie's mouth shut temporarily.

(Y/N): Don't even think about it, Pinkie!

Twilight Sparkle: You guys, there's no such thing as curses!

Rainbow Dash: Well, that's interesting to hear coming from Miss Magic Pants herself.

Rainbow Dash flew up to Twilight and tapped her horn.

Twilight Sparkle: My magic and (Y/N)'s magic is real magic that comes from within. It's a skill you're born with. Curses are artificial, fake magic. It's conjured with potions and incantations; all smoke and mirrors meant to scare. But curses have no real power, they're just an old pony tale.

Applejack: Just you wait, Twilight. You're gonna learn that some pony tales really are true.

(Y/N): Seriously?! You're really going to still believe in all of this?! We all literally just spoke to Zecora and she told me and Twilight herself that she's got nothing to hide that can jinx or curse a single pony.

Applejack then faces towards (Y/N) and glares at him.

Applejack: Clearly you've got no darn mind (Y/N) as she clearly just chanted something that will curse us all.

(Y/N): That was just her language Applejack. It's a nervous habit she has. For the last time, Zecora isn't evil or has a curse!

Applejack: As if some stupid alicorn could make up anything more dumber than that!

Everyone just gasped at what Applejack just said as (Y/N) also flinched and went wide-eyed. It took Applejack a moment to process what she just said as she went wide-eyed too. (Y/N) then had an extremely angry look on his face as he gritted his teeth, walked up to Applejack and did the last thing anypony was expecting from him.

SMACK*

(Y/N) slapped Applejack hard across the face which made everypony shocked as they couldn't believe that (Y/N) of all ponies would do that to anypony.

Applejack: Wha?!

(Y/N): You know what?! I'm starting to think I was wrong about you! I thought you were a friend that's honest enough to even admit that they can't always be right! But look at that! I was wrong about you Applejack! You seem more like Applejerk to me!

Applejack: I. . . I didn't-

(Y/N): I could never have a friend that's so stubborn that she doesn't even respect her own friends opinions and to top it off to say that I'm some stupid alicorn that makes up dumb accusations! I thought I was one of your best friends!

Applejack: B-But we are friends, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Are we? After explaining more about my past and explaining what I experienced talking with Zecora, you still don't believe a single word I'm saying because of your pride!. . . I never would want a friend that's like that.

Everyone was shocked when (Y/N) said that as he turned around and flied up into the air not facing the others.

Applejack: (Y-Y/N). . . wait!

(Y/N): Don't expect me to help at Sweet Apple Acres or hang out with you until you finally admit that you're not always right Applejack.

(Y/N) then flies off back into Ponyville at a fast pace and Apple Bloom glares at Applejack.

Apple Bloom: Way to go Applejack! Ya insulted (Y/N) and made him upset!

Applejack: A-Apple Bloom I'm just trying to protect ya.

Apple Bloom was not amused by this at all as she yelled at Applejack.

Apple Bloom: I DON'T NEED PROTECTIN' ALL THE TIME APPLEJACK! I'M NOT A FOAL, I'M A FILLY! (Y/N) is right, ya seem to care more about yer pride than (Y/N)'s or mah feelings at all!

Applejack: I. . . just. . .

Apple Bloom: Would an older sister really act this way? I look up to ya Applejack. But after seeing what you did to (Y/N), I wouldn't want a big sister who's so stubborn and too stubborn to even realize that they are being stubborn. I'm not talking to ya until ya apologize to (Y/N) and admit you're wrong about Zecora!

Apple Bloom then stormed off leaving a guilty Applejack who just looks down to the ground and some tears started to come out of her eyes. Twilight then walks to Applejack with a serious look.

Twilight Sparkle: You know, we talked to Zecora and she told me, Apple Bloom, and (Y/N) more about zebras and her homeland. She's actually here to find ingredients to make cures for any unusual illnesses that ponies may have. Does that sound evil to you?

Applejack: . . .

Fluttershy: No it doesn't. It sounds like Zecora is doing something nice if she is going to make cures for sick ponies.

Rarity: I admit that does sound noble, but what did she mean about us to beware the leaves that she described that are not a joke?

Twilight Sparkle: I think she means that these blue flowers that we have been standing in are dangerous.

Pinkie Pie: Yikes! Are they contagious?! Do we need to go in quarantine?

(A/N): No pun intended there.

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know, but I'll go back to the library and look for any books that might contain what the illness for these flowers are.

Rainbow Dash: What about (Y/N)?

Twilight Sparkle: I'll tell him sometime later, but with how mad he is thanks to a certain somepony. . .

Applejack flinches when Twilight looked at her when she said that.

Twilight Sparkle: He might not be in the mood to talk right now, so I'll research what I can about these flowers!

Twilight walks off with the rest of the Mane 7 except for Applejack following as after a minute, she decides to follow them while having a thought in her mind.

Applejack: (Thoughts) I can't believe I said that to (Y/N). Maybe I am too stubborn to listen to anypony. *sighs* I hope if I apologize, (Y/N) will forgive me.

It was nighttime and (Y/N) was currently in his house reading a book on a chair with a bored look as he couldn't stop thinking about his friends.

(Y/N): *sighs* . . .Those mares are probably not going to believe anything I say because of Applejack. I liked Applejack too, but now I guess that changes since I know her true nature.

Suddenly a knock was heard on (Y/N)'s door as that got his attention and he walked to it and opened the door. What he saw in front of him was Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Fluttershy with guilty looks on their faces.

(Y/N): What are you four doing here?

Rarity: . . . Darling. We came to apologize.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah. We've been thinking about everything we said about Zecora and we all realized how they offended you. You're a friend of ours from another world and we shouldn't judge someone else who's also different like you.

(Y/N) has a shocked look on his face at the girls' apology.

Fluttershy: It made me feel like I was a bully when we all judged Zecora and I don't want to you to see me as a bully (Y/N). Especially since you told us that we're your first friends to ever have in your life.

Pinkie Pie: I couldn't stand to see that I made you mad (Y/N). Zecora can't be an evil enchantress if she doesn't say so.

Rarity: When you showed up to Ponyville as an alicorn, it surprised all of us, but we all welcomed you like you were a normal pony. The same can't be said for us treating Zecora though.

Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie: We're sorry (Y/N).

It took (Y/N) a minute to process what he was hearing as the girls has their eyes closed in case they were going to get berated again or met with a door slam. However, (Y/N) had a smile on his face as he hugged each of them tightly surprising them.

(Y/N): You girls may have made me angry, but that never means I could never forgive you for this.

The four smile that (Y/N) forgives them and they all hugged him back.

(Y/N): You all are still my best friends no matter what. Even when you made me mad, there's no way I could stay mad at you four forever.

They then broke the hug as they all smiled at each other, however (Y/N) noticed that someone was missing from the group.

(Y/N): Hey, where's Applejack?

The four mares then had conflicted looks as they looked at each other before looking back at (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: We told her that we were going to come here and apologize for being such jerks earlier, but apparently she didn't come. We don't know why though.

(Y/N) just shook his head at that.

(Y/N): *sighs* Why am I not surprised? Anyway, I'm glad you four decided to come and apologize to me. I knew you all wouldn't just leave me like that. You're the greatest girls I've ever met in my life.

The four blush at little at that last part before shaking it away.

(Y/N): Well, thanks for stopping by. I'll see you girls tomorrow.

Pinkie Pie: Yep! We'll see you again as well (Y/N)!

Pinkie decided to give (Y/N) one more tight hug before zooming off. The others just chuckle at Pinkie's antics before the girls wave at (Y/N) before walking off to their own homes. (Y/N) then closes the front door and goes off to bed.

The next morning, (Y/N) wakes up and yawns before stretching out his legs. . . but something felt off about him. He got off his bed and went outside to start his morning. He was about to start flying. . . but he couldn't. He looked at his wings in confusion.

(Y/N): What the heck? Come on wings, open!

(Y/N) kept trying to open up his wings so that he could fly, but they won't move a muscle.

(Y/N): Okay. . . that's weird.

Something else was apparently off about (Y/N) as he was about to go back into his house to figure out why his wings couldn't open, but when he tried using his magic. His horn wouldn't glow at all.

(Y/N): Hey! Come on! Why won't my magic work either?!

(Y/N) tried super hard to try and make his horn glow, but nothing happened which did not amuse him. But what happened next scare him as his horn deflated like a balloon and (Y/N) flinched from that. The same thing happened to his wings as they were now drooping on the ground like wilted flowers.

(Y/N): Okay! This is not normal! How could this happen?!

(Y/N) was about to panic until he remembered about what Zecora told him yesterday about the poison joke.

Zecora: (In (Y/N)'s mind) Once you see the effects of the oak, you will realize that it is indeed no joke.

(Y/N): Oh! Now I get it! But that means. . . *gasps* the rest of the girls must have the same effects.

(Y/N) then runs to the Golden Oak Library and instantly knocks on the door which is opened by Spike.

Spike: Oh hey (Y/N)- Whoa! What happened to your wings and your horn?

(Y/N): I'll explain in a minute, but is Twilight inside right now?

Spike: She is, but she is not feeling so well?

(Y/N): What do you mean?

Spike: Here, I'll show you.

The both went inside of the library to see books scattered everywhere as Twilight is looking through some books.

Twilight Sparkle: No no no no no! None of these books have a cure! Ugh! There has to be a real reason for this! An illness? An allergy?!

(Y/N): Twilight, what's wrong?

Twilight turns around for (Y/N) to see that her horn is soft, wobbly, and covered in blue spots.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Thank Celestia that you're here! What's happened to my horn?! Is it an illness?! An allergy?!

Spike: A curse?

Twilight Sparkle: I said a real reason. Something that points to something real.

Spike: How about this one?

Spike shows of a green book he was reading that had the title of Supernaturals in it.

Twilight Sparkle: Supernaturals? Spike, the word supernatural refers to things like ghosts and spirits and zombies, which are as make-believe as curses. This book is just a bunch of hooey!

(Y/N): Wait! Gimme that!

(Y/N) grabs the book from Spike and starts looking through it before he stopped at a page that surprised him.

(Y/N): Actually Twilight, it does! Right here on page 40!

Twilight rushed beside (Y/N) to read what he was reading and he was apparently right.

Twilight Sparkle: Poison joke. A plant similar to poison oak that can cause an illness that causes the pony who goes inside of it to get laughable pranks from it. Oh! So it did have the answer to why this is happening.

(Y/N): Twilight, don't you know the old saying. "Don't judge a book by it's cover"? I'm surprised you didn't even bother to take a peek in it.

Twilight looked down knowing (Y/N) was right, she was just judging a book by it's cover.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right. Sorry (Y/N). I shouldn't be judging something by the way it sounds or looks.

(Y/N): We better tell the others, I have a feeling that-

Pinkie Pie: Helpfh mefh!

The three turned to see that Pinkie's tongue is covered in blue spots and is swollen to the point of it hanging out of her mouth.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie! What happened?

Pinkie Pie: I woketh upth thisth morningth andth theth firsth thingth I sawth wasth myuth tonght swollenth!

As Pinkie tried to talk she was letting out spit as it landed on Spike.

Spike: Hey, say it, don't spray it Pinkie!

A loud crash was then heard outside as it was Rainbow Dash repeatedly crashing into the window to get inside.

Rainbow Dash: Somepony. . . let me. . . in. . .!

Rainbow Dash flies near the door for (Y/N) to open it and Rainbow Dash flies through to only crash into a bookshelf and it's revealed that Rainbow Dash's wings are inverted which is preventing her from flying properly.

Rainbow Dash: Thanks.

(Y/N): Wings on the opposite side? Yeah, saw that coming.

Rarity: Heavens Celestia! My mane, tail, and coat is a disaster!

Everypony looked to see Rarity whose mane and tail is messy and her coat has grown really long.

Twilight, Spike, and (Y/N) gasp at Rarity's new appearance.

Applejack: It's a curse! A curse I tell ya!

Everypony heard a high pitched southern female voice as they all looked to see Apple Bloom show up with a shrunken Applejack on her back.

Twilight and Spike gasped while (Y/N) just had a surprised look on his face.

(Y/N): Wow. . . j-just. . . wow.

Applejack: This has to be a curse I tell ya!

Twilight Sparkle: Well. . . Fluttershy seems just fine.

Rarity: Yes, there doesn't seem to be a thing wrong with her.

Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy? Are you okay?

Fluttershy shakes her head at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Is there something wrong with you?

Fluttershy nods her head.

Twilight Sparkle: Would you care to tell us?

Fluttershy shakes her head once more.

Twilight Sparkle: So. . . you're not going to tell us?

Fluttershy then nods again confusing Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes you're not or yes you will?

Applejack then runs up to Fluttershy and demands an answer from her.

Applejack: Good gravy girl! What's wrong with you?!

What she said next surprised her friends as she spoke in a deep male voice.

Fluttershy: I don't want to talk about it.

(Y/N) shudders at that while Spike bursts out laughing.

Spike: This is hilarious! *laughs* Look at all of you! We got: Hairity, Rainbow Crash, Spitty Pie, Apple Teeny, Flutterguy, Earth pony (Y/N), and. . . uh. . . I got nothin'. . . Twilight Sparkle. I mean seriously, I can't even work with that.

(Y/N): Ha ha, class clown. Can we focus on the situation that we all are under an illness?

Twilight Sparkle: Exactly, anyway (Y/N) has found out why and what's causing these random side effects we're having.

Rarity: You do? What is it?

Applejack: Is it a curse?

(Y/N): No, it's not a curse at all. Remember when we all stepped into those weird blue flowers yesterday in the Everfree Forest?

The Mane 6 nodded at that as (Y/N) continues his hypothesis.

(Y/N): Those flowers weren't normal, they were poison joke.

Mane 6 (except Twilight): Poison joke?!

Twilight Sparkle: Apparently, (Y/N) and I read that it's a plant like poison oak that plays pranks on anyone who comes into contact with them.

Rainbow Dash: So you're saying that some flowers pranked us?

(Y/N): Yeah, and the types of pranks make a lot of sense for some of us. For example, Twilight is good with magic, so the poison joke made her horn wobbly so she can't do magic properly, Pinkie talks a lot so the poison joke swelled up her tongue so that she can't talk well, Rainbow Dash is an excellent flyer so thanks to the poison joke, her wings are now hanging on the opposite side of her body, Rarity takes great pride in her mane, coat, and tail so the poison made it all long and messy, Applejack is known for being big and strong so the poison joke shrunk her down to being as tall as a bug, Fluttershy speaks in a calm soft voice and the poison joke made her sound like a dude, and finally. . . I'm well known for being an alicorn, so the poison joke deflated my horn and wings so I can't fly or do magic at all.

Spike: Wow. . . that's a lot to take in.

Twilight Sparkle: How exactly is there a sign that we've been affected by the poison joke.

(Y/N): In here in the book it says that those who are affected by the poison joke will have bright blue spots on them. And we can clearly see them on both you and Pinkie.

Applejack: So wait? This ain't a curse?

(Y/N): Nope, just some poisonous pranks.

Rainbow Dash: Well that's not cool. I can't get used to flying like this!

Pinkie Pie: Ith knowpf rightpf. Itsth theth worstpf.

Fluttershy: I don't want to sound like a stallion for the rest of my life.

Rarity: Is there a cure (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I don't any cure for this, but I know somepony who can. . . or should I say zebra.

Apple Bloom: Zecora? She can fix all this?

(Y/N): Yep, as a matter of fact, she actually told me that she was getting some ingredients in Ponyville to find the cure for poison joke. So if we want the cure, we need to go and see Zecora.

Fluttershy: Does she really have a cure?

(Y/N): I'm sure of it. I actually told her to get it ready for us tomorrow in case we do have these effects and apparently they did happen like she said they would. She will most likely have a cure waiting for us at her home in the Everfree Forest.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, everypony I guess it's time we visit us a zebra in the Everfree Forest.

Applejack: I don't know, are ya sure there isn't another way to cure us?

(Y/N): GIVE IT A REST!

(Y/N) yelled at Applejack which made her flinch.

(Y/N): You're still going to doubt me, even when the things I just said were clearly fact?!

Applejack: (Y-Y/N), I didn't mean-

(Y/N): Heck, why should I even be helping you Applejack?! You didn't even bother to even listen to me before! And yesterday, you didn't even stop by to apologize to me like the rest here did!

Applejack: But we're friends (Y/N).

(Y/N): Really?! You still believe that?! Friends listen to each other and on top of that they don't insult each other to just fuel their own pride!

(Y/N) was about to walk out of the door frustrated before Applejack called out to say something to him.

Applejack: (Y/N)! I'm sorry!

(Y/N) stopped in his tracks, but he didn't turn around to Applejack. Applejack started to tear up as she spoke.

Applejack: Ya were right. Ah shouldn't have been so stubborn to believe every single word ah was saying. Ah wasn't being honest with myself at all. Ah was one to believe in a ton of rumors and superstitions and I just took them word for word, but ah know now that that's not true unless someone confirms it to be true. Ah was so caught in my own pride that ah blurted out the first mean thing in my mind to you (Y/N). I'm sorry. I really am.

Applejack was sobbing at this point and she had her hooves over her eyes.

Applejack: (Y/N). Please. . . forgive me.

(Y/N) then turned around and walked up to Applejack and smiled.

(Y/N): Did you really mean that?

Applejack looked up at (Y/N) with tears in her eyes and she nodded.

(Y/N): Applejack. . . I forgive you.

Applejack: You do?

(Y/N): Yes, but promise me this. Whenever, something or someone out there is suspicious, you let us confirm it before making an accusation. Okay?

Applejack: Of course. I promise (Y/N).

(Y/N): Then I completely forgive you Applejack. However, I should also apologize for slapping you yesterday as well.

Applejack: Nah. Ya don't need to apologize at all (Y/N). I needed it.

(Y/N): Thanks Applejack. I wish I could hug you right now, but I don't want to crush your body.

(Y/N) and Applejack chuckled as everypony else smiled at the scene between the two. Applejack then turns to Apple Bloom.

Applejack: Sorry, that ah was being overprotective of ya Apple Bloom. Ya right though, you're a filly and not a foal. I guess being a protective older sister got inside of mah head.

Apple Bloom: It's okay Applejack. I know ya were just trying to protect me, but keep in moderation.

Applejack: I will, but I still want you to stay out of trouble okay?

Apple Bloom: Understood.

Twilight Sparkle: Well now that we have everything sorted out, can we go to Zecora and see if she has that cure ready for us?

(Y/N): Yeah. Let's go everypony. You coming Spike?

Spike: Nah! Wait! Wait! I got it. . . Twilight Flopple.

Everypony groaned and facehooved at Spike's bad pun as they then left the library to go and see Zecora in the Everfree Forest.

The Mane 7 and Apple Bloom walked through the Everfree Forest and eventually arrived at Zecora's hut.

(Y/N): That must be where Zecora lives.

Rarity: The decorations are simply dreadful.

(Y/N): Not everypony has the same fashion sense as you Rarity and I bet some of these decorations could be from her homeland where Saddle Arabia is.

Rarity: I suppose you're right.

(Y/N): Let's hope she's home right now. We need to get this illness cured ASAP.

The Mane 7 walked up to the door and (Y/N) knocks on it. When the door opens, Zecora is shown without her cloak, allowing them to see her full appearance. She had a mane, coat, and tail that were a mix of light gray and dark persian bluish gray stripes. She also had accessories of brilliant amber jewelry on her.

Zecora: Ah, well if isn't (Y/N), Miss Sparkle, and tiny Apple Bloom. I see you have brought some guests along.

(Y/N): Hello to you as well Zecora. Well, it's looks like we all need that cure if you have it now. We all got some silly side effects from the poison joke we accidentally stepped in.

Twilight Sparkle: Is there any cure to this Zecora?

Zecora: I can cure you all of the poison joke for the cure is a herbal bath, but the problem is that I am missing a herb from Ponyville.

Apple Bloom: However, whenever Zecora comes into Ponyville, everypony hides and all of the shops are mysteriously closed.

Everypony had conflicted looks on their faces until (Y/N) got an idea.

(Y/N): I've got an idea. I'll get Mayor Mare to get everypony to listen to us. Twilight, once that's dealt with, you and the others go to some shops to find the exact herbs she needs for our cure. Finally, Apple Bloom stay and help Zecora with mixing the ingredients she needs.

With that being said, the Mane 7 return to Ponyville with Zecora along with made many of the ponies freak out and hide in their homes. (Y/N) ran to the town hall and introduced and explained to Mayor Mare that the people of Ponyville are shunning Zecora just how she looks and acts around the place. Luckily, Mayor Mare wasn't prejudice at all and she was shocked to hear all of this. She called a town meeting and along with (Y/N), they told everypony how disappointed they were for judging Zecora without getting to know her. Everypony felt guilty for this and apologized to Zecora about their actions towards her and Zecora completely forgave everypony since she wasn't one to hold a grudge.

Afterwards, Zecora explained the exact herb she needs to complete the cure for poison joke and Twilight along with the other mares went to every flower shop they could find and they all grabbed more than enough. Apple Bloom and Zecora both used the ingredients in a cauldron to make the cure and all that was left was an herbal bath, so the Mane 7 went to Ponyville Day Spa and asked the Spa twin sisters, Lotus Blossom and Aloe Vera if they could use the Spa's hot tub to help with the cure for poison which they agreed to. (Y/N) had a bath first since he was the only male in the group and he was now outside the room with his wings and horn perfectly normal. He stood with Zecora and Apple Bloom while the mares finished getting their bath ready.

(Y/N): *relaxed sigh* It's good to have a proper horn and wings again.

Zecora: Now after all you're trouble you have been through, you can all finally be nice and clean!

They all then heard the mares jump into the tub excited which made (Y/N) chuckle.

(Y/N): Wow. Sounds like their having a blast in there.

Inside the hot tube room, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Twilight are relaxing in the main hot tub as the side effects of the poison joke wore off on them and Zecora is approached by the Spa ponies, Lotus and Aloe.

Lotus and Aloe are both Earth ponies with Lotus having a light cerulean coat, pale rose mane and tail, moderate azure eyes, light cornflower bluish grey eyeshadow and her Cutie Mark was a pink lotus. Aloe had a pale rose coat, light cerulean mane and tail, moderate azure eyes, light cornflower bluish grey eyeshadow and her Cutie Mark is a blue lotus.

Lotus Blossom: Miss Zecora, I would love to get the recipe for this bath. It's simply luxurious!

Aloe Vera: Indeed, this could help out many ponies.

While Zecora spoke to the two ponies, Apple Bloom was near the door and could the other ponies talking about something so she wanted to eavesdrop. (Y/N) then approaches her.

Apple Bloom: I wonder what they're talkin' about in there.

(Y/N): Eh, who knows? With all of this poisonous gossip gone about Zecora, I bet they'll be talking about something that's on their topic.

Apple Bloom: Could they be talking about somepony?

(Y/N): Like I said, who knows? I hope it's a good thing about somepony though and nothing that judges them at all.

Inside of the room, the Mane 6 were conversing to each other. Twilight was also thinking about the letter she could write to Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) Dear Princess Celestia, my friends and I all learned an important lesson this week: Never judge a book by its cover. Someone may look unusual, or funny, or scary. But you have to look past that and learn who they are inside. Real friends don't care what your "cover" is; it's the "contents" of a pony that count. And a good friend, like a good book, is something that will last forever. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

Applejack: *relaxed sigh* I glad to be back to mah normal size.

Rarity: Oh! I have never felt so lovely in all my life!

Pinkie Pie: Oh, my gosh! I never realized how horrible it is not to be able to talk. I mean, I love talking so much, and when I couldn't talk anymore, my tongue was all 'ehhhh'! It was the worst! Don't you agree, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: . . .Yes.

Fluttershy spoke in her normal voice as everypony laughed. Pinkie then had a mischievous look as she decided to bring up another topic.

Pinkie Pie: I wonder what (Y/N) would think if he was bathing with us.

When the other mares heard Pinkie say that, they were as red as a tomato.

Applejack: Say what now?

Pinkie Pie: Think about it, how much do you want to think that (Y/N) would dream of something like this?

Twilight Sparkle: Uh. . . none. He doesn't look at us like that.

Pinkie Pie: That's where your wrong Twilight. I can tell that he's got eyes for us. From our faces, all the way to our flanks.

Rarity: Darling, that was unnecessary! I do not need to know that (Y/N) looks at us like that.

Pinkie Pie: Twilight's right though. He doesn't. I never saw him staring once at us.

The Mane 5 sweatdrop at that as they didn't know how to respond.

Rainbow Dash: Okay. . . why are we even bringing (Y/N) into this?

Pinkie Pie: Because the writer wanted us to take about it.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. . . whatever that means. But either way, (Y/N) isn't one to be some kind of perverted stallion.

Applejack: Ah agree. He's just like what we think he is. A nice guy who helps anypony in need and nothin' more or less.

Fluttershy: Do you think he actually likes anypony though?

Rarity: I never really thought about it. He's always so focused on keeping everypony safe around Ponyville. I never heard of him having a crush though.

Rainbow Dash: So, what kind of girl could (Y/N) be interested in?

Pinkie Pie: I think it's probably one of us. I mean we do hang out with him a lot. He's got to be interested in one of us?

The girls looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders at that as they think about what kind of mare is (Y/N) interested in the most.

Pinkie Pie: I know! Why don't we just ask him?

Rainbow Dash: What?!

Applejack: Pinkie! Wait! Wait! Wait!

Pinkie takes a deep breath before yelling to call (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)! COULD YOU COME HERE PLEASE?!

. . .

No one came though confusing Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Huh. That's weird, he normally is able to tell that that's my voice from a short distance like that.

However, instead Apple Bloom was the one to open the door.

Apple Bloom: Is something wrong?

Pinkie Pie: Apple Bloom? Is (Y/N) here? I want to ask him something?

Apple Bloom: Oh, he just left actually. He went with Zecora to go get more herbs for some of the baths to make for any future ponies that come here. Why?

Applejack: N-Nothing, Apple Bloom! Nothing at all!

Apple Bloom: Oh, okay then.

Apple Bloom closes the door to the spa and the Mane 6 besides Pinkie sighed in relief.

Pinkie Pie: Aw, darn it. I wanted to know what kind of girl (Y/N) is into.

Pinkie slowly sunk her body down in the tub in disappointment.

Twilight Sparkle: It's probably for the best though at the moment.

Chapter 9 End.

(A/N): I bet you weren't expecting the last part. Yeah, I originally wanted to go with an humanized anime-feel to this story, but that was a little too much for me to think, so I decided that I would add some small fanservice scenes like this one in some chapters. You can expect some more like these in the future, but don't think that it'll be entirely like an anime, as I want to stay close to the canon of the story. Anyways, thanks for reading and I'll see you all in the next chapter.

Chapter 10: A Century of Cutie Marks

(Y/N) was currently in his house and in his room practicing a magic spell as he was reading a spell book on a nearby table. The spell he was practicing was a reverse spell to get anything that was damaged back to how it normally is. He had eaten an apple to the core of it and tried to see if he could reverse the process back to normal.

(Y/N): Okay, so if I get this just right. I should be able to get this apple back to how it originally was before.

(Y/N) then glowed his horn and in an instant, the apple flashed and it was a whole non-eaten apple again. (Y/N) smiled at his ability to learn so many spells.

(Y/N): I guess when you're an alicorn, doing most magic spells are easier than you think. But maybe that's just how I am. . . I don't know.

As he was talking to himself however, a tiny little bug like creature flew down in front of him and it had a blue body and green eyes.

(Y/N): Oh, hi there little fella. I never seen a creature like you before. What exactly are you?

Then suddenly, rapid knocks were heard at (Y/N)'s door as he rushed over to it and opened it to see Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)! Thank Celestia that you're home! Do you have a pair of cymbals, a tambourine, a tuba, and some maracas?!

(Y/N): Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Slow down there Pinkie. How come you need those instruments anyway?

Pinkie Pie: You haven't seen all of Ponyville?!

(Y/N): All of Ponyville?

(Y/N) walks out of his house to see hundreds of the same creatures flying around and eating everything in sight. He was just dumbfounded by what he was seeing.

(Y/N): What are these things?! They're tearing up the entire town!

Pinkie Pie: Parasprites! They're creatures that actually supposed to eat food and apparently Twilight somehow made them stop eating the food to eat all of everything instead.

(Y/N): Oh no! One just flew into my house!

(Y/N) dragged Pinkie inside of his house to try to stop the single parasprite that was in his house, but the time that they both got into the living room, the damage had already been done. The parasprite multiplied as there were dozens now and they took bites out of many things in (Y/N)'s room such as a coffee table, the couch, and his bookshelf. (Y/N) then turns to Pinkie with a worried look on his face.

(Y/N): Okay Pinkie, you said that you know how to contain these annoying little bugs?

Pinkie Pie: Yes! Do you have any trombones or maracas?

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at that, but he knew that Pinkie knows the answer to stopping the parasprites that were in Ponyville.

(Y/N): No I don't, but I think if we go to the music shop, we should be able to get those items.

Pinkie nodded as they both rushed out of the house and quickly went around Ponyville to a music store to buy the instruments that Pinkie needed in order to deal with the parasprites.

Meanwhile, everypony around Ponyville was screaming and panicking from all of the parasprites around Ponyville. Princess Celestia was actually supposed to be arriving to Ponyville soon and Twilight was trying her best to fix the dire situation that she was in.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, here's the plan. Rainbow Dash, you distract them.

Rainbow Dash screamed as she was flying away from some parasprites chasing her.

Twilight Sparkle: Good. Good. Everyone else, we need to build an exact copy of Ponyville right over there. We've got less than a minute.

Nopony was listening as they were all worried about their own lives to even stop for one second.

Twilight Sparkle: Zecora was right, we're doomed.

Just then polka music was heard as Twilight at first thought it was the princess's procession, but then she had a shocked look when she saw that Pinkie appeared with a bunch of instruments all around her body with (Y/N) walking alongside her.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie? We're in the middle of a crisis here. This is no time for your-

(Y/N) covered Twilight's mouth with his hoof to silence her.

(Y/N): Hold on a second Twilight. Look.

(Y/N) pointed to the parasprites up in the air to see that they were enjoying the music that Pinkie was making and they then follow Pinkie by hopping up and down on the ground. The other mares had the same shocked look that Twilight had as they all then follow Pinkie's little parasprite parade. After a little bit, however they all looked to see Princess Celestia arrive on a royal chariot and the Mane 7 besides Pinkie ran up to meet her. Once they met to where the princess is, they all bowed down to her.

Princess Celestia: Twilight Sparkle, my prized pupil.

Twilight Sparkle: Hello, princess.

Princess Celestia: So lovely to see you again, as well as your friends. Hello to you as well, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Hello, Princess Celestia it's great to see you again as well.

Everypony then heard Pinkie's cymbals crash as the princess had a surprised look to see Pinkie leading the parasprites away from Ponyville.

Twilight Sparkle: So. . . how was the trip? Hit much traffic?

Princess Celestia: What is this?

A parasprite then landed on Princess Celestia's wing for a brief second before joining the little parade again.

Princess Celestia: *chuckles* These creatures are adorable.

Rainbow Dash: They're not that adorable.

Princess Celestia: I'm terribly honored that you and the good citizens of Ponyville have organized a parade in honor of my visit.

Twilight Sparkle: Parade?

(Y/N) nudged Twilight with his wing to tell her to play along.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh! Yes, the parade.

Princess Celestia: Unfortunately, that visit is going to have to wait for another time. I'm afraid an emergency has come up in Fillydelphia. Apparently there's been some sort of infestation.

Twilight Sparkle: An. . . infestation?

Princess Celestia: Yes, a swarm of incredibly bothersome creatures has invaded the poor town.

(Y/N): *mumbles* Guess we know what those are.

Princess Celestia: I'm sorry Twilight, to have to put you all through so much trouble.

Twilight Sparkle: Trouble? What trouble?

Princess Celestia: Before I have to go, would you care to give me your latest report on the magic of friendship in person?

Twilight Sparkle: My. . . report?

Princess Celestia: Haven't you learned anything about friendship?

Twilight took a look at Pinkie guiding the parasprites to the Everfree Forest before looking back at Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: Actually, I have. I've learned that sometimes the solution to your problems can come from where you least expect it. It's a good idea to stop and listen to your friends' opinions and perspectives, even when they don't always seem to make sense.

Princess Celestia: I'm so proud of you, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, well. . .

Twilight took a quick look at (Y/N) with a small blush before looking back at the princess once again.

Twilight Sparkle: I may have had a little help from my friends.

Princess Celestia: I'm very impressed with your friends as well. It sounds like you're all learning so much from each other.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, princess.

The princess's royal chariot then heads off to Fillydelphia and the rest of the Mane 7 go to Pinkie who's just finishing up guiding the parasprites into the Everfree Forest.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, what happened to the princess?

Twilight Sparkle: Emergency in Fillydelphia.

Rainbow Dash: Some sort of infestation.

Pinkie Pie: Oh no! Have they got parasprites too? Well, have tuba, will travel.

(Y/N): I don't think there's any need Pinkie. Princess Celestia can probably handle all of the parasprites and it would probably take us awhile to get there in such a hurry anyways.

Applejack: So you knew what those critters were all along, huh Pinkie Pie?

Pinkie Pie: Well, duh! Why do you think I was so frantic to get my hooves on all these instruments? I tried to tell you.

(Y/N): Did any of you even bother to even stop and listen to Pinkie explain why she needed the instruments?

The mares look away with a slight blush on there faces and that gave (Y/N) the idea that they indeed did not listen to anything Pinkie had to say.

(Y/N): *sigh* I know Pinkie's not the easiest person to understand, but come on you guys. Then again, Pinkie you should've probably explained to the others why you needed the instruments in a more specific and calm manner. Try to do that the next time we have a situation like this okay?

Pinkie then pouts a little at that.

Pinkie Pie: Okay.

Twilight Sparkle: Still Pinkie, you saved my reputation with Princess Celestia, and more importantly, you saved Ponyville.

(Y/N): Uh. . . you might want to rephrase that Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Why?

When the Mane 7 arrived back to Ponyville, they all see that everything around the area is wrecked and in pieces. Pinkie then plays a sad trombone noise at that. (Y/N) sees all of the damage around Ponyville and he has a worried look before he realized something. He actually had the power to restore all of Ponyville with his magic. He then stepped forward with a determined look on his face.

(Y/N): Don't worry everypony, I can fix all of this.

The Mane 6 then look at (Y/N) with curiosity.

Rarity: Darling, you're not planning on starting construction now are you?

(Y/N): Not exactly. Stand back everypony.

(Y/N) closed his eyes and took a deep breath before his opens them back up and they glowed (F/C) a little before (Y/N) made his horn glow immensely. The Mane 6 then look around Ponyville and was shocked to see that everything that was recently eaten or destroyed by the parasprites was slowly getting restored by (Y/N)'s magic. The citizens of Ponyville were also shocked by this and all turned to see (Y/N) was the one restoring Ponyville back to the way it was before. They all cheered for (Y/N) as he was grunting in slight pain from restoring all of Ponyville. After about three minutes, all of Ponyville and everything that was previously eaten was back to how it normally was. Once (Y/N) was done, he was breathing heavily and he fell to his knees as he could probably faint at any moment and Twilight runs in front of him surprised.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), that was amazing! What was that?

(Y/N): I. . . used. . . a spell to. . . reverse destroyed objects to. . . back to how they. . . normally are.

Twilight Sparkle: That's. . . an extremely advanced spell!

Twilight said this with sparkles in her eyes as she would probably want to learn that from (Y/N).

(Y/N): Yeah. . . I'm. . . going to go to sleep now.

And just like that (Y/N) fell to the ground and fainted from how tired he was after using the spell.

When (Y/N) opened his eyes next, he looks to see that he was in his house and that he was on his couch with a blanket over him. He then looked out of the window to see that it was the early morning and the sun was starting to come up.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) *groans* I guess using that spell on an entire town was not the best option. I should practice my magic more so that way I can't pass out like that.

However, when (Y/N) was about to move, he felt something. . . or someone on his side and he looked to see that both Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy were leaning on him sleeping. Those weren't the only two as (Y/N) also saw Applejack resting near his front door, Rainbow Dash was on a cloud that she brought in, and both Twilight and Rarity were sitting at a table laying their heads down.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) They. . . stayed here with me? Were they "that" worried about me?

Seeing that all of the girls stayed with (Y/N) brought a huge smile to his face as this showed that they all really care about him this much.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) I'm so glad to have these girls as my best friends.

(Y/N) then heard someone stirring in their sleep as he looked to his right to see that Pinkie was waking up. Pinkie rubbed her eyes and when she looked up to regain her vision the first thing she saw was (Y/N) as he was looking at her with a smile on his face. Pinkie was about to yell before (Y/N) put his hoof over her mouth to silence her.

(Y/N): *whispers* Shhh. Our friends are sleeping.

Pinkie looked around to see the other girls sleeping as she nodded and (Y/N) put his hoof back down. They then both got off of the couch and Pinkie gave (Y/N) a tight hug which he returned.

(Y/N): *whispers* I see that I worried you.

Pinkie Pie: *whispers* Yes! When we all saw you faint like that, it was scary.

(Y/N): *whispers* There there. I sorry that I worried you all. You don't have to anymore though, I'm here so it's okay.

(Y/N) caressed Pinkie's mane with his hoof which she enjoyed as she giggled at little from it. After the broke the hug, (Y/N) got an idea.

(Y/N): *whispers* How about we make our friends some breakfast when they all get up?

Pinkie got excited with this idea as she nodded vigorously.

(Y/N): All right then, let's get cooking.

Pinkie Pie: Yes sir.

Pinkie saluted to (Y/N) as she rushed to the kitchen instantly and (Y/N) just chuckles as if there's one thing he likes about Pinkie, it's her cheery personality.

When everypony woke up, they all looked to see that (Y/N) and Pinkie made a huge breakfast for all of them which they happily enjoyed. Everypony explained to (Y/N) how worried they were when he fainted from using all of his energy to do the one spell that he did and he apologized for making them worry and he promised that he'll be more careful next time.

A few days later. . .

Over time many things have calmed down in Ponyville, but (Y/N) became even more popular as Mayor Mare rewarded both (Y/N) and Pinkie for saving Ponyville with some bits and many young colts and fillies were inspired by (Y/N) and even called him a superhero of how heroic he is. Right now (Y/N) is walking through Ponyville as usual greeting the fellow ponies along the way. However, (Y/N) stopped in his tracks when he saw Apple Bloom sitting down with a sad look on her face, so he walked up to her.

(Y/N): Hey there Apple Bloom.

Apple Bloom noticed (Y/N), but she still had the same look of sorrow.

Apple Bloom: Oh, hey (Y/N).

(Y/N): What's the matter?

Apple Bloom: I shouldn't tell you. You'd probably think it's ridiculous.

(Y/N): Apple Bloom. There's nothing wrong with sharing what your problems are to me. I won't think anything is ridiculous at all.

Apple Bloom looked at (Y/N) for a second before she decided to steel her resolve and explain to (Y/N) what was wrong.

Apple Bloom: (Y/N). I really want mah Cutie Mark!

(Y/N): Your Cutie Mark?

Apple Bloom: Yeah, there's going to be a cute-ceañera this evenin' and everypony's going to have their Cutie Mark except me.

(Y/N): Is not having a Cutie Mark that big of a deal?

Apple Bloom: Are you kidding? If I don't have my Cutie Mark, then that's means that I'm not special.

Apple Bloom looks down to the ground sad as she almost had tears in her eyes. (Y/N) then sits down beside Apple Bloom and puts his hoof around her.

(Y/N): Apple Bloom, don't ever say that about yourself. Of course you're special. Everypony has something special about them. Things like these just take time.

Apple Bloom: That's what Applejack told me, but ah don't wanna be made fun of for being the only filly without a Cutie Mark.

(Y/N): Just because you don't have a Cutie Mark, doesn't mean you're not special at all Apple Bloom. Don't listen to what others say about that. It just means that you could great at anything and if I know something, it's that your Cutie Mark will probably be the best one for us to see yet.

Apple Bloom: Ya think so?

(Y/N): I know so. So don't let all of this wear you down Apple Bloom, you'll have your Cutie Mark before you know it.

Apple Bloom then cheered up from (Y/N)'s resolve as she stood back up.

Apple Bloom: Thanks, (Y/N). I feel a lot better now.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Don't mention it.

(Y/N) ruffled Apple Bloom's hair which made her chuckle.

(Y/N): Come on, why don't we both get some ice cream together.

Apple Bloom nodded as she decided to hop on (Y/N)'s back for him to carry her.

Later, two little Earth pony fillies come walking across Ponyville with their heads held high acting like their superior than everypony else. The first filly had brilliant cornflower blue eyes, a pale, light grayish violet mane with white streaks in it, she had a pale magenta coat, and her Cutie Mark was a tiara. She was also wearing a gray tiara on her head. The second filly who was beside her had moderate violet eyes, a cornflower bluish gray coat, a mane that had two shades of light azureish gray and her Cutie Mark was a fancy spoon with a heart on it. She also wore pale opal glasses and a necklace.

Silver Spoon then turned to notice (Y/N) nearby Sugarcube Corner and she got Diamond Tiara's attention.

Silver Spoon: Hey, Di. Isn't that the alicorn that's been known all across Ponyville lately?

Diamond Tiara sees (Y/N) and raises her eyebrow at that.

Diamond Tiara: Yeah, what was his name again? Um. . . oh right, his name is (Y/N).

Silver Spoon: Di, you should invite him to your cute-ceañera. He's super popular with everypony around so this could get you even more eyes on you.

Diamond Tiara thought about it for a moment before getting a smirk on her face.

Diamond Tiara: Hmm, good idea. If the Hero of Ponyville is at my party, there's no way anyone can decline that.

Both of the fillies walked towards (Y/N) to go and talk to him until they saw Apple Bloom come from behind him which made both of them frown.

Diamond Tiara: What's he doing with that Blank Flank?

Silver Spoon: Eh, who cares if he hangs out with Blank Flanks? He's still the popular guy here in Ponyville.

Diamond Tiara: Yeah, I guess you're right.

Both of them continue to walk up to (Y/N) to get his attention.

Diamond Tiara: Hey, you. Alicorn.

(Y/N) turned around to see both Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon and when Apple Bloom noticed both of them she hid behind (Y/N) out of fear.

(Y/N): Who? Me?

Diamond Tiara: Yes you. You're like the most popular guy here in Ponyville right. So I thought I would invite you to my cute-ceañera this evening. It's a party that celebrates me and my fantastic Cutie Mark.

(Y/N): You want ME to go to your party? I. . . guess so if that's what you want me there that badly. What are your names?

Diamond Tiara: I'm Diamond Tiara.

Silver Spoon: And I'm Silver Spoon.

They both said their names with arrogance in their voice as it made (Y/N) raise an eyebrow.

Silver Spoon: Trust us, the cute-ceañera will be amazing.

Diamond Tiara: Oh, and Apple Bloom.

Apple Bloom peeked a little from behind (Y/N) to reveal herself to the two.

Diamond Tiara: Don't worry, you're still totally invited to my cute-ceañera this evening even if you don't have your Cutie Mark.

Silver Spoon: It's not like being the only pony there without a Cutie Mark would be, like, the most embarrassing thing ever.

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon: Blank Flank!

They both then did a little dance that involved them hitting their hooves, their elbows, and finally their flanks.

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon: Bump! Bump! Sugar-lump, rump! *laughs*

Apple Bloom felt downtrodden by that while (Y/N) wasn't amused with their behavior at all.

(Y/N): Hey, that's not very nice.

Diamond Tiara: Uh, yeah so what? She's got no Cutie Mark, that means she doesn't any special talent.

(Y/N): *imitates buzzer* Wrong! That actually means that there could be many things she good at and she just doesn't know it yet.

Silver Spoon: Why are you even hanging out with that Blank Flank? You should find better friends to hang out with than her.

(Y/N): You don't get to decide who I hang out with. Apple Bloom's my friend and she's more special than you think.

Diamond Tiara: Hmph, whatever. I'll see you two this evening.

Both of the arrogant fillies walked off and as soon as they were gone, Apple Bloom came from behind (Y/N) and had the same sad look she had earlier.

(Y/N): Have they been bullying you Apple Bloom?

Apple Bloom: Yeah, and it's all because I don't have mah Cutie Mark. *sighs* They just won't stop teasing me about it and it get's on mah nerves.

(Y/N): Apple Bloom. Don't worry, if those two ever make you sad like that, just come to either me or Applejack. We can give you a list three miles long of why you shouldn't let them wear you down like that, okay?

Apple Bloom looked up to see (Y/N) with a beaming smile which made her instantly lose her sadness and she smiled back.

Apple Bloom: Okay. Thanks (Y/N).

(Y/N): I've actually have to go now. I promised to help Rarity out with something this afternoon so I'll see you later Apple Bloom.

(Y/N) then walked off to go and see Rarity and Apple Bloom had a thought in her mind.

Apple Bloom: (Thoughts) Maybe I can get my Cutie Mark before the party.

(Y/N) was walking through Ponyville until he arrived at Carousel Boutique. He was asked by Rarity yesterday to apparently babysit her little sister while she ran an errand.

(Flashback)

(Y/N) was in his house drinking some tea in his kitchen until he heard a knock on his door. He put his teacup down and went to the front door to open it and he sees Rarity.

Rarity: (Y/N) darling, can I ask for a favor please?

(Y/N): Oh, sure Rarity fire away.

Rarity: I have to deliver an ensemble to a client in Manehattan tomorrow and my little sister is also coming here as well.

(Y/N): Little sister?

Rarity: Oh, that's right. I never mentioned Sweetie Belle to you, have I? She's a young filly and surprisingly a fan of you (Y/N).

(Y/N): She's a fan of me?

Rarity: Darling, you're quite the talk around Ponyville lately. You awoken the legendary seventh Element of Harmony, fought Nightmare Moon, banished an Ursa Minor out of Ponyville, and you restored all of Ponyville when it was destroyed by those parasprites. You're basically like a superhero to young ponies.

(Y/N): Me? A superhero? Well, I was doing the right thing.

(Y/N) rubbed the back of his head and blushed from the praise he was getting.

Rarity: So (Y/N), can you babysit Sweetie Belle for me?

(Y/N): Of course. You can count on me Rarity.

(Flashback End)

(Y/N) knocks on the door to Carousel Boutique and Rarity opens the door and she smiles to see (Y/N) in front of her.

Rarity: (Y/N), it's so good to see you. I was afraid that you might've forgotten about my little request.

(Y/N): No worries at all Rarity. There's no way I would forget a favor from my most beautiful friend.

Hearing the word "beautiful" made Rarity blush and giggle a little before she shook it away.

Rarity: Thank you darling. Sweetie Belle should be inside of a room somewhere, she'll be very excited to see you.

(Y/N): Alright then, I'll see you later Rarity.

Rarity walks off and (Y/N) walks inside of Carousel Boutique and he looked in some rooms until he came across one where he sees a little unicorn filly with a light gray coat, a curly mane that was grayish mulberry with pale, light grayish rose streaks, pale, light grayish harlequin eyes, and she had no Cutie Mark.

(Y/N): Hey there, your Sweetie Belle right?

Sweetie Belle turns around to see (Y/N) and in an instant she squealed like a fangirl and rushed up to (Y/N).

Sweetie Belle: I can't believe it. It's you. I thought Rarity was lying when she said that you were coming to visit me.

(Y/N): Well it's no lie at all. You're looking at the (Y/N) right here.

Sweetie Belle eyes sparkled when he said that.

Sweetie Belle: You're just the most amazing guy out there.

(Y/N): You know, I kind of feel like I've seen you before.

Sweetie Belle: You have actually. You were telling me and some other students of how you, my sister, and her friends got the Elements of Harmony and you became the legendary one to summon the Element of Heroism. You even told us some other stories too.

It took (Y/N) a second, but he realized that Sweetie Belle was right. He was approached by a bunch of students one day wanting to hear his story about becoming the legendary seventh Element of Harmony, fighting Nightmare Moon, and much more. Sweetie Belle was one of the students in that crowd.

(Y/N): Oh, that's right. Now I remember. You were really interested in hearing all about those.

Sweetie Belle: You're just so. . . amazing! Oh! Oh! Can I see your Cutie Mark?

(Y/N): Sure thing.

(Y/N) turned around to show Sweetie Belle his Cutie Mark and she was mesmerized by it.

Sweetie Belle: Wow! A heart with wings and an angel halo! What does your Cutie Mark mean?

(Y/N): Hmm. . . you know I never thought about it. But if I had to guess, it probably represents my personality to always be the good guy and never the evil guy. I always protect anyone who's in danger. It's my duty as the Hero of Ponyville.

Sweetie Belle smiled before she had a conflicted look on her face.

Sweetie Belle: Well, it's nice to have a Cutie Mark at least.

(Y/N): You don't have a Cutie Mark?

Sweetie Belle: No, and I'm wondering everyday when I'm going to get it. I hope it's a good one like yours.

(Y/N) walked up to Sweetie Belle and put his hoof around her.

(Y/N): Say Sweetie Belle, do you want to be friends?

Sweetie Belle look at (Y/N) surprised from that question.

Sweetie Belle: You want to be friends with me?!

(Y/N): Of course. I mean you seem like a nice young filly and we're already hitting it off with a conversation, so of course I would want to be your friend.

Sweetie Belle had a huge smile at this as she then hugged (Y/N) which surprised him, but he returned it.

Sweetie Belle: Thank for coming to see me today, (Y/N).

(Y/N): No problem, Sweetie Belle.

Both of them broke the hug as Sweetie Belle then stood up.

(Y/N): So you want to do while your sister is away?

Sweetie Belle: Hmm. . . how about we play hide and seek?

(Y/N) and Sweetie Belle then went out of the room to play their little activity together.

Later after a couple of hours, Rarity returned back to the boutique as she opened the front door.

Rarity: I'm home you two.

Rarity didn't hear anything as it was kind of quiet.

Rarity: (Y/N)? Sweetie Belle?

Rarity walked through the boutique until she heard some laughter and she walked to a nearby room and when she looked inside, she had a surprised look on her face.

Sweetie Belle: Oh, help me brave knight. Please slay the monster and save the kingdom.

(Y/N): Fear not my princess. I'll save you.

Rarity sees that Sweetie Belle is in one of her dresses and (Y/N) was holding a wooden toy sword and they were messing with Rarity's pet Persian cat Opalescence.

(Y/N) just poked Opal with the sword as she hissed as just walked away.

Sweetie Belle: You did brave knight. You defeated the monster and saved the kingdom.

(Y/N) just stood proudly with the sword until he heard Rarity chuckle which made him and Sweetie Belle freeze and they both turned around to see Rarity smirking at them. (Y/N) blushes a little in embarrassment as he hid the sword behind his back.

(Y/N): Uh. . . hey Rarity. How long were you watching?

Rarity: Not long, but I must say you and Sweetie Belle are getting along quite well.

Sweetie Belle: We both had a ton of fun.

Rarity: *chuckles* Yes I can see that. Anyways, thank you again (Y/N) for looking after Sweetie Belle for me.

(Y/N): No problem Rarity.

Sweetie Belle looked at little sad that (Y/N) had to go which he noticed and he approached her.

(Y/N): Don't worry, Sweetie Belle. We can set up a playdate another time.

Sweetie Belle: Really?

(Y/N): Of course, as long as it's okay with your big sister.

Rarity: Of course, darling.

(Y/N): Well, there's your answer.

Sweetie Belle smiled as she hugged (Y/N) one last time.

Sweetie Belle: I had a lot of fun with you today, (Y/N).

(Y/N): So did I. I'll see you later Sweetie Belle, and you as well Rarity.

Rarity: Ta ta darling.

(Y/N) then leaves the boutique leaving Rarity with Sweetie Belle.

Sweetie Belle: I still can't believe you're actually friends with someone like that.

Rarity: Well, I am. And now I believe it is time that her majesty returns the dress to where she found it.

Rarity gives a stern look to Sweetie Belle as she just nervously laughs.

It was nearly the evening, as (Y/N) was walking through Ponyville until he saw Applejack selling some apples nearby and he decided to approach her.

(Y/N): Hey, Applejack.

Applejack saw (Y/N) and smiled as he approached her.

Applejack: Hey there (Y/N). Ya doing anything?

(Y/N): Not really, I just babysit for Rarity and later I'm going to this cute-ceañera that these two fillies asked me to come for. You selling apples like usual.

Applejack: Yes siree. Actually, something just came to my mind about that cute-ceañera that you're talkin' about. Can you look after Apple Bloom for me? She's nervous about being the only one there alone without a Cutie Mark.

(Y/N): Of course. I'll make sure Apple Bloom doesn't feel so nervous alone or get's bullied at that party.

Applejack: Thanks. You're a true friend (Y/N).

(Y/N): Hey, it's what friends do. Anyway, I'll see you later Applejack.

Applejack: Likewise, see ya (Y/N).

After (Y/N) left Applejack, he was about to go home and rest before the party started until he heard a small scream as the sound was getting bigger by the second. (Y/N) turned around to see a cerise-maned filly with a helmet on a scooter rolling at fast pace.

Cerise-maned Filly: Somepony help! My scooter's rolling!

Just then the filly accidentally rolled up a ramp and was getting ready to crash until (Y/N) flew and saved the young filly as he brought her safely to the ground while her scooter crashed into some crates.

(Y/N): Whoa! Watch it there little girl. You need to watch your speed when you're on vehicles like that.

The young filly shook her head to regain her composure as she was a young pegasus filly with a light brilliant gamboge coat, a moderate cerise mane and tail, and she had grayish purple eyes.

Once she saw (Y/N), she gasped and went wide-eyed.

Scootaloo: Y-You're that alicorn hero here in Ponyville!

(Y/N): Oh, yep that's me.

Scootaloo: I can't believe you're the one who saved me from that crash. You're so awesome!

(Y/N): It was nothing, so what's your name?

Scootaloo: My name's Scootaloo and you're probably the second most awesome pony I know.

(Y/N): Really? Who's number one?

Scootaloo: That would be Rainbow Dash. She's the most amazing flyer in Equestria. I want to be just like her and especially when I get my Cutie Mark.

(Y/N): Oh, you don't have your Cutie Mark?

Scootaloo: *sighs* Nope. But I bet once I get it, it'll be as awesome as either yours or Rainbow Dash's.

(Y/N): You really love Rainbow Dash, don't you?

Scootaloo: How can I not? She's just so fast and amazing in the air that any pegasus could not miss wanting to see her.

(Y/N): Heh, well you want to know something? Rainbow Dash is actually one of my best friends.

Scootaloo: *gasps* She is?

(Y/N): Yep, and since your her number one fan, I can put in a good word about you to her.

Scootaloo: Really? You'd do that for me?

(Y/N): Of course. We're friends and that's what friends do.

Scootaloo: You consider us friends? But we just met.

(Y/N): True, but you seem like a nice girl to me Scootaloo and besides anypony who's a fan of Rainbow Dash or a fan of me is a friend of mine.

Scootaloo smiled at that.

Scootaloo: Thanks (Y/N). If only I could just be like the other pegasi and fly up to those clouds.

(Y/N): Wait. You can't fly?!

Scootaloo: *sighs* Nope.

Scootaloo tries to fly up into the air, but she is only taken a few feet off of the ground as she lands back down with a guilty look on her face.

Scootaloo: *sighs* That's why I ride my scooter around as an alternative. I wish I could feel like how it's like to fly in the sky.

(Y/N) could feel Scootaloo's pain. He then looked up at the sky and then his wings before getting an idea as he walked up to Scootaloo.

(Y/N): It must tough when you're on the ground. Tell you what? Today is your lucky day.

Scootaloo got a curious look at that statement.

Soon, (Y/N) and Scootaloo were in the air as (Y/N) was carrying Scootaloo through the sky and she was having the best time of her life right now.

Scootaloo: WAHOO!

(Y/N): *laughs* Isn't this incredible?

Scootaloo: Incredible? THIS IS AWESOME!

Scootaloo then imitates her movement in a way to wear she's flying super fast.

Scootaloo: (Y/N), you are officially now tied with Rainbow Dash with being by the most awesome pony I know!

(Y/N): Heh, heh thanks! Now let's get ready for a little finale in the air.

Scootaloo: Huh?

(Y/N) then drops Scootaloo which causes her to scream, but when she was close to the ground (Y/N) caught her in time and he landed her on the ground back to where they originally were.

(Y/N): So how was that Scootaloo? Fun?

Scootaloo was speechless as she was breathing heavily which made (Y/N) raise an eyebrow.

(Y/N): Scootaloo? Are you okay?

Scootaloo: That. . . was. . . SUPER AWESOME!

Scootaloo had a huge smile on her face from the small daredevil action she just did.

(Y/N): Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it. How was it like flying in the air like that?

Scootaloo: It was the best thing I've done in my life so far! Thanks, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): No problem.

Scootaloo then grabs her helmet and scooter and she was getting ready to leave.

Scootaloo: Well, I've got to go now (Y/N). I can't keep my aunties waiting too long.

(Y/N): Alright then. You can tell them all about meeting me, but let's keep the little flying session just between us, okay?

Scootaloo: Deal. Bye (Y/N).

Scootaloo waved goodbye to (Y/N) as she sped of using her wings to propel herself forward on her scooter. (Y/N) just chuckles at how he inspires young ponies just by being a hero.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Rarity wasn't kidding when she said that I'm quite the popular guy here in Ponyville. I'm now attracting kids attention. Either way, I'm going to keep protecting Ponyville and Equestria as I love it with all of my heart.

Soon, (Y/N) returned to his house to rest up for a bit and grab a snack before going to Sugarcube Corner for the cute-ceañera. Inside of the bakery many ponies were mingling to each other and (Y/N) saw Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon in some dresses made them look high class ponies.

They were both surrounded by some other ponies as they boast on about their Cutie Marks with arrogant smiles. (Y/N) just rolls his eyes at that before he walked over to get a cupcake from a nearby stand. However, just when he was about to eat it, his senses told him not to as he sniffed it and removed the frosting from the cupcake to reveal that it was burnt.

(Y/N): What the? What kind of cupcake is this?

Pinkie then appears out of nowhere behind (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Apple Bloom made them. She tried to see if she could get a Cutie Mark in baking, but I guess baking isn't something she's good at.

(Y/N): You can say that again. Speaking of Apple Bloom, where is she?

Pinkie Pie: Oh, she's over there.

Pinkie Pie points to where Apple Bloom was as she had a pink blanket over her to probably hide the fact that she didn't have a Cutie Mark. (Y/N) then approaches her.

(Y/N): Hey, Apple Bloom.

Apple Bloom: (Y/N). What are you doing here?

(Y/N): I came to see you actually. Applejack wanted me to keep an eye on you since you're afraid of showing the ponies here that you don't have a Cutie Mark.

Then Apple Bloom saw someone approach her and she then hid behind (Y/N).

(Y/N): What wrong, Apple Bloom?

Diamond Tiara: Well well well, looks who's here. I hope you're actually enjoying the party mister alicorn.

(Y/N): My name is (Y/N).

Diamond Tiara: Yeah, sure whatever. Anyways, look who else is here.

Apple Bloom peeked from behind (Y/N) to show herself from the two since they already know that she's here.

Silver Spoon: Nice outfit.

Apple Bloom: Just sumt'n I, uh, pulled together last minute.

Diamond Tiara: It really shows off your cutie mark. Oh wait, that's right, you don't have one.

Apple Bloom: Uh, I have a Cutie Mark.

(Y/N) looked down at Apple Bloom with a raised eyebrow as he knew that she was lying, however Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were interested.

Silver Spoon: Eh, what? Since when?

Apple Bloom: Since. . . Um. . . Earlier today.

Diamond Tiara: Oh really? Let's see it.

Apple Bloom: I shouldn't. I couldn't. My cutie mark is so unbelievably amazing, I'm afraid that if I show it off, everyone will start paying attention to me instead of you. Outshined at your own cute-ceañera. Can you imagine how embarrassing that would be?

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon fell for that as they both looked at each other before turning away.

Diamond Tiara: Uh, forget it, I didn't really want to see it anyway.

Apple Bloom: Okay, well, I'm gonna go mingle. Enjoy your party.

Apple Bloom sighs and walks away and was getting ready to leave, but suddenly she tripped on the blanket she was wearing as it came off and she fell towards a record player which she hits and everypony gasps and looks at her to see that Apple Bloom doesn't have a Cutie Mark. When Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon saw that Apple Bloom lied to them, they laughed and walked up to her.

Silver Spoon: Wow, that is an amazing Cutie Mark.

Diamond Tiara: Nice try. . .

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon: Blank flank!

Apple Bloom looked down at the ground about to go in tears. (Y/N) was about to go up to the two and teach them some discipline until he heard somepony call out to them.

???: You got a problem with blank flanks?

Everypony gasps at who said that.

Diamond Tiara: What did you say?

Two fillies then came from under a table as it revealed to be Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle. (Y/N) smiled to see them and that their standing up for Apple Bloom.

Scootaloo: I said, you got a problem with blank flanks?

Silver Spoon: The problem is, I mean, she's like, totally not special.

Sweetie Belle: No, it means she's full of potential.

Scootaloo: It means she could be great at anything. The possibilities are, *mocking* like, endless.

Sweetie Belle: She could be a great scientist, or an amazing artist, or a famous writer. She could even be mayor of Ponyville someday.

Scootaloo: And she's not stuck being stuck-up like you two.

Diamond Tiara: Hey! This is my party, why are you two on her side?

Scootaloo: Because. . .

Both Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo showed their flanks to reveal that also don't have a Cutie Mark.

Apple Bloom: *gasps* You don't have your cutie marks either? I thought I was the only one.

Scootaloo: We thought we were the only two.

(Y/N) then approaches the three fillies.

(Y/N): You know what? I think you three are very lucky.

Diamond Tiara: Lucky? How can they be lucky?

Silver Spoon: They're just a bunch of blank flanks!

Everyone in the room gasped at their attitude as (Y/N) glares at both of them.

(Y/N): That's some talk coming from somepony who's not even showing her own Cutie Mark at her own party.

Everyone at let out an "Oooh" as the two arrogant fillies recoiled and blushed in embarrassment as they both know that he was right.

(Y/N): And to answer your question, they still get to experience the thrill of discovering who they are, and what they're meant to be.

(Y/N) then walks up to the three and pats each one of them on the head.

(Y/N): And they've got all the time in the world to figure it out.

The three blank fillies look up at (Y/N) surprised before they looked at each other and smiled.

Soon many other young ponies gather around them to ask the three what they're Cutie Marks and Diamond Tiara was not happy that she wasn't getting attention.

Diamond Tiara: Hey, what's everypony doing? This is my party, everypony is supposed to be paying attention to me.

Silver Spoon: Whatever. We still think you're losers, right, Diamond Tiara? Bump, bump, sugar. . . lump. . .

Silver Spoon tried to get Diamond Tiara to do their dance, but she didn't want to.

Diamond Tiara: Not now, Silver Spoon.

Diamond Tiara then turns to (Y/N) and she glares at him.

Diamond Tiara: You stupid dummy. You ruined my cute-ceañera.

(Y/N): No, you ruined it yourself by acting like some selfish diva. Well, here's a newsflash to you and your friend here. The world doesn't revolve around you and you're not more important than anypony else. If you keep acting like, you'll definitely get yourself into trouble.

Diamond Tiara: Hmph. Whatever, I didn't like this party anyway.

Silver Spoon: Wait for me, Di.

Both of them left Sugarcube Corner and (Y/N) just sighs.

(Y/N): I hope those two will learn their lesson one day.

Even though Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon left the party, it still went on as the three blank fillies met each other at a table.

Scootaloo: I'm Scootaloo.

Sweetie Belle: And I'm Sweetie Belle.

Apple Bloom: Apple Bloom. So I was thinking, now that we're friends. . . I mean, we are friends, right?

Scootaloo: How could we not be? We're totally alike. We don't have cutie marks, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon drive us crazy-

Sweetie Belle: Totally crazy.

Apple Bloom: Well, now that we're friends, what if the three of us work together to find out who we are and what we're supposed to be?

Sweetie Belle: Ooh! Ooh! We could form our own secret society.

Scootaloo: I'm liking this idea.

Apple Bloom: A secret society. Yeah. We need a name for it though.

Scootaloo: The Cutie Mark Three?

Sweetie Belle: The Cutastically Fantastics?

Apple Bloom: How about. . . The Cutie Mark Crusaders?

Scootaloo: It's perfect!

Sweetie Belle: This is gonna be so great!

Apple Bloom: We're gonna be unstoppable!

Scootaloo: What do you say we celebrate with some of these delicious cupcakes?

Apple Bloom: Not the cupcakes. Trust me.

Sweetie Belle: Let's see if there are any cookies.

Apple Bloom: Yeah! Come on.

The new Cutie Mark Crusaders then leave as (Y/N) smiles as he was watching from nearby. Twilight then approaches him.

Twilight Sparkle: Good for them.

(Y/N): Oh. Twilight, you were here as well.

Twilight Sparkle: Yep. I even saw you give the little speech to those fillies. You really have a knack for inspiring others, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Hey, like I said, I'm just doing the right thing. It's what my heart tells me to do.

Twilight Sparkle: What your heart tells you to do?

(Y/N): Yep, there's always this feeling in my heart that always just tells me to stay and focus on the positive. It was also what my mother wanted as well. You should try it Twilight, instead of having your mind tell you what to do, follow your heart like it's your guiding key.

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm. . . I'll think about it.

(Y/N): Well, shall we enjoy ourselves a party.

(Y/N) holds his hoof out to Twilight as she looks at it and blushes before taking it.

Twilight Sparkle: Let's.

As they both enjoy the rest of the party together, Twilight has a thought of a letter to write to Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) Dearest Princess Celestia, I am happy to report that one of your youngest subjects has learned a valuable lesson about friendship. Sometimes, the thing you think will cause you to lose friends and feel left out can actually be the thing that helps you make your closest friends and realize how special you are.

Chapter 10 End.

Chapter 11: Visiting the Princesses

Today is another normal day in Ponyville as the Mane 7 decided to spend the day at (Y/N)'s place. (Y/N) house was actually a very fun place for the Mane 7 as it had everything what they could want. There was a library where Twilight and Spike reading some of (Y/N)'s combat spell books, a kitchen where Pinkie Pie is currently making delicious treats for everypony, a peaceful backyard where Fluttershy is relaxing with some chirping birds and Rarity is smelling some of the flowers, a training room where Applejack is bucking a training dummy to test out her strength, and a game room where Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) were playing Pony Pong with each other on a table.

(A/N): Don't ask. I made Pony Pong up.

Everyone was enjoying themselves happily until in the kitchen a loud ding was made and Pinkie called out to everypony.

Pinkie Pie: Cupcakes are done everypony!

Pinkie yelled this out across the house as everypony could here it and they all walked to (Y/N)'s kitchen to sit down at a table together and eat some delicious cupcakes.

(Y/N): Wow, Pinkie! Once again, you know how to make the perfect sweets for anypony.

Pinkie blushed a little and giggled from (Y/N)'s compliment.

Pinkie Pie: Aw, thanks (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), I have to say that you have quite a supply of spell books in your library room. You must practice magic a lot.

(Y/N): If it's anything that's help me protect anypony more, it's what I'll take.

Rarity: (Y/N), you also have such a beautiful assortment of flowers in your backyard.

Fluttershy: And it's so peaceful outside that it attracts some singing birds.

(Y/N): Heh, heh thanks you two. How's my training dummy like Applejack?

Applejack: I've got to say, it's definitely a great tool to use for combat. You use it often?

(Y/N): You bet. I practice on it for 30 minutes a day as a daily routine.

Rainbow Dash: Dude, you've got some skills when it comes to playing some sports like Pony Pong.

(Y/N): Eh, I didn't get a game room for nothing.

Suddenly, Spike belches up his signature green flames as it faded to reveal a rolled up scroll with a red ribbon.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike, is it a letter from Princess Celestia?

Spike: Yeah, but. . . it's for (Y/N).

(Y/N): Wait, a letter for me from the princess? What did it say?

Spike opens up the letter to read it out loud to everypony.

Spike: "Dear (Y/N), I was wanting to see how you have been doing lately ever since you have returned here in Equestria and became not only a resident, but the Hero of Ponyville. I've heard that you have done great things by protecting the citizens such defending them from an Ursa Minor and restoring Ponyville all by yourself when it was eaten up by parasprites. I wish to see you once again (Y/N) as there are many things my sister and I want to catch up with you ever since we saw you as an alicorn foal. If you decide to come to Canterlot and wish to see us, the royal crest on the letter will allow you to enter the royal palace. My sister and I hope to see you soon. From, Princess Celesta."

When Spike was finished reading the letter, everypony saw the royal crest at the bottom of the letter which surprised them.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), you've been invited to the royal palace! That's a huge honor not many ponies get.

(Y/N): Really?

Twilight Sparkle: Of course and by the looks of it, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna will be thrilled to see you.

(Y/N): I see. Well, I guess since I have nothing planned to do tomorrow, I'll visit both of the princesses then. They did say that it has been so long ever since they got to see me, so I can't turn that down.

Rarity: Oh, Canterlot is such a lovely place. It's the capital of Equestria and home to many nobles as well as rich and successful families.

Rainbow Dash: I've also heard that the Wonderbolts have their main headquarters there too. You're so lucky.

Pinkie Pie: I bet they'll have a bunch of fun parties there too!

(Y/N): I need a method of transportation though. Carrying my bags and flying there would be tiring.

Twilight Sparkle: I know (Y/N). You can take the train to Canterlot. It's just right on the edge of Ponyville.

(Y/N): Thanks, Twilight. I guess I'll get ready to meet my mother's old friends again tomorrow.

The next day, (Y/N) woke up early and packed a few things from his bag including a gift for both of the princesses. (Y/N) got a bouquet of sunflowers for Princess Celestia and a bouquet of moon flowers for Princess Luna. After (Y/N) got everything he needed, the girls escorted him to the train station and he was currently waiting to board the train to Canterlot.

Fluttershy: Have a great time, (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, I hope you have a lot of fun there. Tell us everything about it when you come back.

(Y/N): I sure will. Canterlot sounds like an amazing place.

Rarity: It most definitely is. Such high class places, high class ponies, everything there is high class.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, bring us back some souvenirs when you're there alright?

(Y/N): Will do.

Twilight Sparkle: When you visit Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, please send my regards to both of them.

(Y/N): Sure, Twilight.

Applejack: And you don't need to worry about your house sugarcube. We'll look after it for you.

(Y/N): Thanks everypony.

The train whistle then blows signalling that it was about to leave.

(Y/N): Well, I guess I've got to go now. I'll see you six soon.

Mane 6: Bye, (Y/N)!

(Y/N) got onto the train as the door and began to move, (Y/N) stuck his head out of a window and waved goodbye to his friends as they all waved back until he lost sight of them. He sat back down in a seat and looked up in the air pondering about his visit with the princesses.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) I can't wait to see the princesses again. They haven't seen me ever since I was a tiny foal and for thousands of years. I want to make this visit the best for them.

It took awhile, but the train finally arrived to the city known as Canterlot. When (Y/N) got off the train, he looked to see that it was was a large city with buildings almost everywhere and the royal castle could also be seen from afar.

(Y/N): Wow. So cool.

When (Y/N) entered the city, he sees many ponies walking by of different types, most of them being nobility.

(Y/N): I know I really want to experience how the city of Canterlot actually is, but it's probably best for me to visit the princesses first so they know I have arrived.

As (Y/N) walks across Canterlot, some ponies gasped and recognized (Y/N) as not only the alicorn stallion who fought Nightmare Moon and saved Princess Luna, but also the Hero of Ponyville. Some took pictures of him from afar which he noticed, but didn't mind as he kept on walking towards the royal palace.

When (Y/N) approaches the gates, two royal guards stood at opposite sides and one of them steps forward.

Royal Guard 1: Halt! State your business in the royal palace!

(Y/N): My name is (Y/N) and I've been invited Princess Celestia herself to visit.

Both of the royal guards are surprised to hear that name and they then see that (Y/N) is indeed the alicorn stallion.

Royal Guard 2: Oh! You're him!

(Y/N): Yes I am indeed.

Royal Guard 1: Well, it is an honor to meet you Mister (Y/N). Have you got the letter that princess sent you?

Royal Guard 2: We were told yesterday that you might be coming soon.

(Y/N): I'm glad you asked as I have it right here.

(Y/N) took out the letter from his bag and presented to both of the guards who look at the royal crest and nodded. They then opened the gates for him.

Royal Guard 1: Enjoy your visit, Mister (Y/N).

(Y/N): Thank you very much.

(Y/N) walked in the royal palace and he looked in awe to how the interior of the palace looked. He met then runs into one of the servants who looked hard at him, but he recognizes him.

Servant: Oh my, you're (Y/N). The male alicorn and the Hero of Ponyville.

(Y/N): Yes, that's me. I take it you've heard of me?

Servant: Princess Celestia and Princess Luna believe or not talks about you every once in awhile about how you've returned after thousands of years. They will indeed be most delighted to see you.

(Y/N): Really? Wow. Well in that case, where are they?

Servant: They are currently in their throne room talking with another noble. I can guide you to there if that's what you want.

(Y/N): Sure. Lead the way.

The servant guided (Y/N) up to the throne room and there was a seat that (Y/N) sat at to wait while the servant checks on how the princesses are. It took a few minutes, but (Y/N) was then called by the servant to enter the throne room. When (Y/N) enters the throne room, he sees Princess Celestia sitting on a throne with gold details and Princess Luna sitting on a throne with blue details.

One thing that (Y/N) noticed was that Princess Luna was back to her original form as her mane was flowing similar to Celestia's which meant that her power had returned.

When both of the princesses see (Y/N), they had excited looks on their faces.

Servant: Your highnesses, I would like to announce the arrival of (Y/N) from Ponyville.

Celestia gestures for him to leave which he does and once he left, that just left (Y/N) and the princesses alone together.

(Y/N): Princess Celestia! Princess Luna! It's great to see you again.

Princess Celestia: Indeed it is (Y/N).

Both of the princesses walked down to hug (Y/N) which he returned.

Princess Celestia: The last time we were able to see you was at the Summer Sun Celebration, but we couldn't make much amends with you. That's why my sister and I invited you here.

(Y/N): I see. Thank you for the invite princess.

Princess Celestia: You are most welcome (Y/N). And please, the son of (M/N) (L/N) has no right to be so formal with us. You may call us our normal names.

(Y/N): Very well then Celestia.

Princess Luna: Apparently you have been quite the talk among a lot of ponies, (Y/N). How have things been for you in Ponyville?

(Y/N): Very well actually. My friends and I have learned lessons on friendship, I saved Ponyville from getting destroyed by an Ursa Minor, and finally thanks to some high skill in magic I was able to restore Ponyville after it was eaten up from the whole parasprite incident.

Princess Celestia cringed a little when he mentioned the last part.

Princess Celestia: *sighs* Yes. Apparently, when I was called over to Fillydelphia the tiny creatures have eaten a bunch of food products. . . and they were not easy to deal with.

(Y/N): Trust me, I know.

Princess Celestia: Well, besides the parasprite incident, how about you tell us some more about your time on Earth, (Y/N).

Princess Luna: Indeed, I wish to know more about that mythical world as well.

(Y/N): Earth was a wonderful world I lived in for my childhood. Humans were not exactly like us ponies, we stood on two feet and we had hands instead of hooves. One big difference that Earth had was that there was no magic except for my mother and I.

Princess Celestia: I see, so how does one raise and lower the Sun without magic (Y/N)?

(Y/N): The Sun and The Moon instead travel around the planet on their own and every 12 hours it changes from day to night. Pretty simple for you to learn actually.

Princess Luna: Interesting, how exactly do you humans live your lives? Is there a ruler on Earth as well?

(Y/N): Not exactly. In many different parts of Earth, there are countries that are either ruled by the people or one person as their ruler, but there isn't one whole ruler of Earth.

Princess Celestia: Earth is very interesting (Y/N). I'm surprised that you were able to live in this kind of world for your whole life until now while having magic.

(Y/N): Me too.

(Y/N) then grows a slight sad look on his face.

(Y/N): If only my mother was with me though.

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna noticed (Y/N)'s slight sad look as they then had the same look he did.

(Y/N): Almost everyday I think about her, she's was my only family, and because of her. . . I wasn't so lonely all the time. But she's gone now, and I have to accept that.

Princess Celestia could feel (Y/N)'s pain until she got an idea.

Princess Celestia: (Y/N), come with me.

Princess Celestia then guides (Y/N) out of the throne room and they both walk through the corridor until they both stop and (Y/N) is surprised to what Celestia shows him on a wall. It was a mural that had an alicorn mare shining her horn to blast some wicked looking monsters away, and that alicorn was none other than (Y/N)'s mother, (M/N).

(Y/N): Is that. . .?

Princess Celestia: It is, your mother was the bravest alicorn to protect Equestria no matter what (Y/N). It was said that she could step on the darkest of shadows and they would disappear, or she just scare a mob of monsters just by talking. But most of all, she was willing to protect not only us as her friends, but all of Equestria at the time.

(Y/N) smiled at seeing the mural of his mother as his sadness was just gone instantly.

Princess Celestia: There's one more thing on that mural however (Y/N).

(Y/N): Huh? Really?

Princess Celestia: Yes. Look at the top of it.

(Y/N) looks towards the top of the mural and what he sees next surprises him as it looked to be a tiny little alicorn silhouette in a white circle.

(Y/N): Is that suppose to be me?

Princess Celestia: Indeed. When you were born into Equestria, (Y/N) we were all very excited, but when Star Swirl had to sent you and (M/N) to Earth in order to keep your magic safe, we were all very sad to see you go. Which is why we made this little memorial. We always thought that one day, we would once reunite with you or (M/N) and apparently our dream came true as we now see you as a grown young and handsome stallion (Y/N).

(Y/N) blushed and rubbed the back of his head at that last part.

Princess Celestia: Your mother, we may not be able to see anymore, but she will always be with you, Luna, and I in our hearts.

(Y/N): Thank you for showing me this, Celestia. I needed it.

Princess Celestia: You are welcome (Y/N).

Princess Celestia then notices the time up on a nearby clock and goes wide-eyed for a second before looking back at (Y/N).

Princess Celestia: Pardon me (Y/N), but my sister and I have an important meeting with the council soon. Why don't you take a stroll around the castle while you wait for us to be finished?

(Y/N): Of course. I'll see both you and Luna later.

(Y/N) then walks off to go somewhere else and while Princess Celestia had a thought in her mind with a slight blush.

Princess Celestia: (Thoughts) Such a handsome young one indeed.

(Y/N) walked through the royal palace, passing by many ponies who recognized him and they all greeted (Y/N) which he also greeted the other fellow ponies. As he walks around, (Y/N) passes by a cracked door and he was just about to walk past it until he heard a grunt of effort inside of the room. (Y/N) took a peek inside of the room and see some ponies in armor training to fight which peaked his interest.

(Y/N): Whoa. So, these must be new recruits and soldiers in the Royal Guard. They look to be training really hard. I guess that what you get when you become a soldier.

???: Hey you there!

(Y/N) jumped a little, but turned around to see a unicorn stallion in royal guard armor. The unicorn stallion has a light grey coat, a moderate sapphire blue mane and tail with moderate cerulean and dark phthalo blue streaks, moderate cerulean eyes, moderate sapphire blue hooves and he is wearing purple royal guard armor with gold details and the armor covered his Cutie Mark.

Shining Armor: I think I recognize you. You're (Y/N) right? The Hero of Ponyville and the alicorn stallion everyponies been talking about?

(Y/N): Yeah, that's me. Who are you if I may ask?

Shining Armor: I am Shining Armor, Captain of the Canterlot Royal Guards and it's an honor to meet the alicorn stallion who helped save Equestria from Nightmare Moon.

(Y/N): Thank you, but it's not just me you have to thank as I didn't do it alone. I had my friends to help me out as well.

Shining Armor: That is true. Nopony can defeat dangerous threats like Nightmare Moon on their own. Having friends and allies by your side is always a good thing.

(Y/N): Yeah, I learned that along with my very first friend in Ponyville. Her name is Twilight Sparkle.

When (Y/N) mentioned Twilight's name, this gained Shining Armor's attention.

Shining Armor: You know Twily? She's my younger sister.

(Y/N): Really?! Twilight never mentioned to me or her friends about her having an older brother.

Shining Armor: Twily has friends? That's great to hear. Ever since she left Canterlot, I've been worried if she would even bother to make a single friend in Ponyville.

(Y/N): Well, you don't need to worry at all as Twilight has me and five other close friends that she's made ever since she came to Ponyville.

Shining Armor: That's good to hear. I'll tell my parents next time I seem them. Twilight's usually one to study hardcore on a lot of things. She's was always so focused on her studies that she hardly made any friends at the time.

(Y/N): That sounds like Twilight alright. But like I said, she's made such great friends with not only me, but some other ponies. Practically, we're all pretty close.

Shining Armor: Interesting, maybe one day I'll meet Twily's friends that you speak of. Anyways (Y/N), I've also heard that you're quite the fighter.

(Y/N): You have no idea. I read so many books on combat spells that I'm super good at fighting.

Shining Armor: I see. You were able to fight Nightmare Moon on equal grounds and you fought an Ursa Minor, I wondered who could be brave enough to face those kinds of beings alone.

(Y/N): That pony would be me. Not to brag though.

Shining Armor: *chuckles* No worries. So I was also wondering (Y/N), since you're such a skilled fighter, why not show my men how you fight.

(Y/N): Sure thing, but how exactly?

Shining Armor: We have a sparring match. You against me.

(Y/N) then got a determined look on his face as he nodded at that request.

(Y/N): Sure, I accept your challenge.

Shining Armor: Alright then, follow me.

(Y/N) followed Shining Armor to the training room and he called to the guards that were training with each other.

Shining Armor: Attention!

The guards turned to see Shining Armor as they all stopped what they were doing and faced him while saluting.

Shining Armor: I'd like to introduce a special guest with us as he is one to be a very skilled stallion in combat.

(Y/N) then walks forward beside Shining Armor as the guards gasped at who they were seeing.

Royal Guard 1: Captain, is that. . .?

Shining Armor: Yes, I'd like to introduce (Y/N), the Hero of Ponyville to you all.

Royal Guard 2: What is he doing here all the way from Ponyville here in Canterlot?

Shining Armor: He was invited here by the princesses themselves to introduce him to the royal palace. Also, we have heard that he is quite the fighter, so we are both going to give you all a demonstration of his power. He is going to battle me in a sparring match.

The guards were surprised to hear that as they thought that Shining Armor was insane to fight someone like (Y/N).

(Y/N): Now let us show you a nice battle between two high-skilled fighters.

Shining Armor gestured for the guards to stand back as they went to stand near the walls. (Y/N) and Shining Armor then decided to get a fair distance from each other as they stood on the opposites sides of the room. They both get into a ready position as they stared each other down.

Shining Armor: Are you ready?

(Y/N): You know it.

Shining Armor: Alright, the first one to get knocked to the ground wins. Simple enough?

(Y/N): Yep, pretty simple.

Shining Armor: Okay then, ready? . . .GO!

(Y/N) and Shining Armor charged at each other as Shining Armor tried to send a punch to (Y/N)'s face, but he was able to see that coming as he blocked it with one of his hooves. (Y/N) then kicked Shining Armor in the chest which knocks him back a bit. Shining Armor nods at that as he could tell (Y/N)'s pretty quick. He then proceeds to go to him and try to punch him again which (Y/N) fell for, but this time it was a feint as Shining Armor did a leg sweep which (Y/N) jumped over, but he then got hit in the face in the process. He was knocked back a little from that, but was still able to stand perfectly on all four of his hooves. (Y/N) knew that he could use his wings to help him stand, but he knew that would be cheating so he decided not to use them in any way.

Shining Armor: You're not half bad at all, (Y/N).

(Y/N): I could say the same thing to you.

(Y/N) then proceeds to rush up to Shining Armor and he threw a couple of punches at him which Shining Armor dodged, but what he wasn't expecting was an uppercut that (Y/N) made as he got sent up into the air only a couple of feet and he still landed on his hooves. Shining Armor then grabs (Y/N) by the chest which was a move he was not expecting at all and Shining Armor threw him in the opposite direction he was facing. (Y/N) lands and slides backwards while skidding to a halt.

(Y/N): Nice, I wasn't expecting a grab at all.

Shining Armor: When you fight against your enemies, you not only fight tough, but you also fight strategically.

(Y/N) nods as he dashes back towards Shining Armor as they were now in close quarters combat and they both send various punches and kicks as they block some and get hit by some others. Shining Armor then tries to land a hard punch on (Y/N), but he saw this coming as he parried it with his hooves and seeing that he had an opening, (Y/N) kicks Shining Armor away a good distance. They were both still standing as they were breathing heavily.

Shining Armor: Nice job, (Y/N). How about we spice things up a bit and show us some of the magic spells that you learned.

(Y/N): Okay, then. Time for me to show you what I'm made of. Get ready for some advanced combat spells.

Shining Armor decides to test (Y/N) out by send a small magic beam at him and (Y/N) smirked as he glowed his horn and let the magic beam hit his horn and what happened next brought a surprise to everypony in the room. (Y/N) apparently absorbed the beam and now his horn aura color is glowing an even brighter hue and (Y/N) sends back and even larger magic beam than Shining Armor did as he ducked to dodge it.

Shining Armor: Whoa! You weren't kidding!

(Y/N): Nope, I wasn't. How about you show me what skills you have in combat magic, Shining Armor?

Shining Armor: Very well then.

Shining Armor then teleports behind (Y/N) which surprised him, but he was fast enough to react to that as he turned and Shining Armor decides to send a few blasts of magic at (Y/N) and he projects a shield in front of him to protect himself from the attack. (Y/N) then counterattacks by putting magic energy into his hoof and he punches Shining Armor back in the chest as that knocked him up towards a wall. Shining Armor was surprised at that kind of power.

Shining Armor: Impressive. You put magic into your hoof to make your attacks more stronger.

(Y/N): There are tons more I can do than just that, but it's best I don't use that in a place like here as it could cause some damage.

Shining Armor: That's understandable. Alright then it's my turn to attack.

Shining Armor then teleports and (Y/N) was expecting him to appear behind him once again, but he didn't which confused him.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Where did he go?

(Y/N) looked left and right for Shining Armor as he was nowhere to be seen. He then realizes something as he had been in this kind of a situation with Nightmare Moon.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) This has happened before! I've got to watch my back!

Before (Y/N) could react however, Shining Armor quickly teleported beside (Y/N) and punches him on his side which nearly knocks him off balance, but he was still able to stand. Shining Armor then teleports away again, and (Y/N) was feeling some pressure that he wasn't able to tell where Shining Armor is.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Darn it, if I get caught off like that again then I'm for sure to lose. If only I could sense where he's coming from. Just. . . calm down (Y/N). Don't let his mind games fool you.

(Y/N) then takes a deep breath and closes his eyes and after for a few seconds, he opened them back up as his pupils glowed his aura color a little bit and he could now sense where Shining Armor is.

(Y/N): Gotcha!

(Y/N) turned to his right and sure enough, Shining Armor appeared again ready to attack (Y/N), but he was prepared for this as when Shining Armor tried to throw the punch, (Y/N) put some magic energy into his hoof and he parried the punch throwing Shining Armor off balance and (Y/N) delivers the final blow by punching Shining Armor hard at his side and he falls to the floor.

The guards that were watching the whole fight then cheers for (Y/N) as he won. (Y/N) then walks up to Shining Armor who was on the floor and he looks at (Y/N) who extends his hoof out to him to help him up.

(Y/N): You alright there?

Shining Armor accepts (Y/N)'s help as (Y/N) pulled him up to stand on the ground on all four hooves.

Shining Armor: Yeah, thanks (Y/N). And you were an excellent fighter.

(Y/N): Thanks. That was probably one of the most awesome battles I've ever had.

???: That was a very amazing battle that I have witnessed. I didn't think anypony had the guts to stand up to Shining Armor.

(Y/N) and Shining Armor heard a female voice as they turned around to see an alicorn mare with pale, light grayish cerise coat, a moderate violet mane and tail with moderate rose and pale gold streaks, light purple eyes, and her Cutie Mark is a multifaced light blue crystal heart between gold laces.

Shining Armor: Princess Cadance.

(Y/N): Princess Cadance?

Shining Armor bowed in respect to Princess Cadance, but she just gestured at him that he doesn't need to.

Princess Cadance: I believe I know who you are. You must (Y/N), the male alicorn and the Hero of Ponyville that I've heard about.

(Y/N): Yes, that's me.

Princess Cadance: I've heard a bit about you from my aunts, Celestia and Luna.

(Y/N): Really? You're their niece?

Princess Cadance: That is correct.

(Y/N): Well in that case, it's an honor to meet you Princess Cadance.

(Y/N) bowed for a second to show respect before standing back up.

Shining Armor: Princess Cadance, (Y/N) here knows my sister.

Princess Cadance: Oh? You know Twilight?

(Y/N): Yes, I'm one of her best friends.

Princess Cadance: Really now? I actually used to foalsit Twilight when she was just a filly.

(Y/N): Huh. You know, for being one of my best friends, she really hasn't mentioned either of you to me at all.

Princess Cadance: I see. Perhaps we should discuss this in a more peaceful area. Shining Armor will you come as well?

Shining Armor: As you wish.

Shining Armor then turns to the guards in the room.

Shining Armor: Guards, return to your duties.

The guards nodded at that as some went to leave while some others stayed in the room for their training sessions.

(Y/N) and Shining Armor follow Princess Cadance outside of the castle on a large balcony where they all sit down and (Y/N) sits across from both of them.

Princess Cadance: So, (Y/N) you're friends with Twilight?

(Y/N): Yes, princess.

Princess Cadance: Please, you have full permission to call me Cadence. Besides, you are the son of (M/N), correct?

(Y/N): Yes. You knew my mother?

Princess Cadance: Aunty Celestia and Aunty Luna actually sometimes lectured me about her, and she was a very interesting pony indeed.

Shining Armor: I always used to think that the all powerful (M/N) was just a legend, but seeing how I have heard that you're her son (Y/N), I realize that it is no legend at all.

Princess Cadance: I. . . have also heard something sad about what happened to her (Y/N).

(Y/N): *sighs* Yeah. So you've heard as well.

Princess Cadance: Do you miss your mother (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I miss her a billion, but I do know that she would want me to keep living for her.

Shining Armor: So sorry to hear about that, (Y/N).

(Y/N): No, it's perfectly fine. Princess Celestia actually showed me something earlier about my mother. She showed me this huge mural of her fighting to save Equestria, and after seeing it, I felt like I could stare at it for days.

Princess Cadance: Oh, you mean that one near the throne room. Yes, that's indeed (M/N) and she was very much a heroic pony.

(Y/N) smiles at that knowing that Shining Armor and Princess Cadance admired his mother.

Princess Cadance: So, back to the topic about Twilight. How did you two first meet, (Y/N)?

Shining Armor: I'm actually quite curious myself.

Shining Armor then took off his helmet and laid it beside him.

(Y/N): I first met Twilight when she came to Ponyville for the first time. I volunteered to give her a tour around Ponyville for the Summer Sun Celebration.

Shining Armor: I was rather surprised to hear that she wanted to stay in Ponyville after that celebration instead of returning here to Canterlot to continue her studies.

(Y/N): That's because she's made some really great friends during her time there.

Shining Armor: So Twily really does have friends. That's good to hear.

(Y/N): What was Twilight like before she came to Ponyville?

Princess Cadance: *sighs* Back when Twilight was here in Canterlot, she would always focus more on her studies and she came more isolated with Spike. Especially once she became Aunty Celestia's student.

Shining Armor: I was worried that Twilight only wanted to stay in Ponyville to focus on her studies without being bothered by anypony.

(Y/N): Well, the way I described how she is now, she's no longer like that. She likes to hang out with me and her other friends whenever she can.

Shining Armor: Well that's a relief.

Princess Cadance: Indeed. Now that Twilight has friends we no longer have to worry about her not having any friends.

Princess Cadance then got a mischievous look on her face.

Princess Cadance: So (Y/N), what's your current relationship with Twilight like?

(Y/N) raises an eyebrow at that.

(Y/N): I'd say we're really great friends at the moment. Why?

Princess Cadance: Is there anything going on between you two?

(Y/N): W-What are you saying?

Princess Cadance: I'm asking if you and Twilight are together?

(Y/N) then has a huge blush on his face from that.

(Y/N): Wait. . . what?!

Shining Armor: (Y/N). . . have you done anything. . . inappropriate with my sister?

(Y/N) shook his head quickly which motioning no with his hooves.

(Y/N): N-N-N-N-No! T-There's nothing going on between Twilight and I at all! We're just friends!

Shining Armor: It's okay, I believe you. Just don't try anything funny with her, or I'll make you regret it.

(Y/N): D-Duly noted!

Princess Cadance: Sorry if I embarrassed you (Y/N). I just wanted to know your current relationship with Twilight.

(Y/N): We're just. . . really great friends. Nothing more.

Princess Cadance: If you say so. Hopefully soon in her life though, Twilight will meet her special somepony.

Princess Cadance and Shining Armor then held hooves which made (Y/N) tilt his head a little bit.

Shining Armor: As long as they treat with her with the right amount of respect.

(Y/N): Huh? Are you two. . . dating?

Princess Cadance: Indeed we are (Y/N). Shining Armor and I have been together for awhile now and only a few ponies know we're together.

(Y/N): I see. Well, I guess I could be added to those few ponies that know now.

Both of them chuckle at that as Princess Cadance then decides to bring up another topic.

Princess Cadance: So (Y/N), I also heard that you are the legendary Element of Heroism.

(Y/N): Oh, yes I am actually.

Princess Cadance: Tell us, what exactly got you to becoming like a hero?

(Y/N): It's all from a promise I made to my mother.

Shining Armor: A promise?

(Y/N): Yes. Before I left her, she asked me to promise her to protect Equestria at all costs, especially my friends. I knew that was something I couldn't say no to since I lived with her my whole childhood. My mother was not only my only family when I was a kid, but she was also my only friend. And when I first came here to Equestria and meet all of these nice and amazing ponies, I knew that this is a world that can't be taken by anyone. It's so peaceful and everypony has amazing lives that they have. So it's my duty to protect them no matter what.

Shining Armor: That's very noble of you (Y/N).

Princess Cadance: Indeed, what exactly does being a hero mean to you?

(Y/N): Being a hero doesn't just mean conquering evil, it means protecting the ponies you care about and everypony in Equestria. That's why I always try to keep my friends and family safe.

Princess Cadance: I see. (Y/N), can you promise me and Shining Armor one thing?

(Y/N): Sure, what's that?

Princess Cadance: No matter what happens, keep fighting for our lives until you die.

Shining Armor: Seeing you in action (Y/N), you'd be willing to fight anypony that threatens Equestria. So can you promise us that?

(Y/N) nods with a determined look on his face.

(Y/N): Definitely.

Just then, a servant walks near the balcony and calls out to (Y/N).

Servant: Mister (Y/N), Princess Celestia would like to see you.

(Y/N): Oh, okay then. It was nice getting to know you two. I'll see you two some other time.

Both of them nodded as (Y/N) bowed in respect to them and left.

Princess Cadance: He seems like a very nice stallion. I can see why Aunty Celestia and Aunty Luna speak so highly of him.

Shining Armor: Indeed. I wonder what kind of future holds for somepony like him.

(Y/N) followed the servant to Princess Celestia's study which he walked into to see her sitting at a table with two tea cups.

Princess Celestia: Ah (Y/N), thank you for coming. How are liking your stay at Canterlot so far?

(Y/N) sat across from Princess Celestia with a smile on his face.

(Y/N): It really is amazing. I've never been to a place so high class before. And so far it amazing to how Equestria is such an different place than Earth.

Princess Celestia: *chuckles* Well, I'm glad to see that you are enjoying your stay in Equestria.

(Y/N): Oh, I also want to say thanks for giving me and all of my friends tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala.

Princess Celestia then got a conflicted look when (Y/N) mentioned about the Grand Galloping Gala.

Princess Celestia: Oh, right. . . The Grand Galloping Gala.

(Y/N) noticed the princess' change in tone of voice as he was confused by it.

(Y/N): Celestia, is there something wrong?

Princess Celestia: Well. . . *sighs* It's just that every year, the Grand Galloping Gala is the same for me.

(Y/N): The same? How?

Princess Celestia: Every year when I am at the Grand Galloping Gala, it's always a bunch of nobles talking amongst one another and although it is suppose to be a gathering for ponies like that. . . it not so much of a party for somepony like me to enjoy.

(Y/N) then got the same conflicted look that Celestia had.

(Y/N): Oh, that doesn't sound fun at all.

Princess Celestia: I wish I could disagree with you. But that's the reason I invited you and your friends there (Y/N).

(Y/N) then got a curious look at that.

(Y/N): Really?

Princess Celestia: When Twilight asked me to invite her friends to the gala as well, I was thrilled. I thought that if you seven were at the Grand Galloping Gala, then you liven things up a bit while you are there.

(Y/N): Hmm. . . I see. So you're asking us to try to make the Grand Galloping Gala better this year.

Princess Celestia: Indeed, even if you and your friends may not have the best time, it will indeed make me happy to see you all there.

(Y/N) thought about that for a second before smiling.

(Y/N): Don't worry Celestia. You can count on my friends and I, we'll try and make this Grand Galloping Gala, The Best Night Ever.

Princess Celestia smiled at that.

Princess Celestia: Thank you (Y/N). Would you like some tea?

(Y/N): I would. Thank you.

After having tea with Celestia, (Y/N) decided to explore more around the castle until night time. Princess Celestia offered him a guest room which he accepted. (Y/N) was currently outside gazing at the stars on a hill until he sees someone in the distance. (Y/N) walked towards that somepony and it revealed to be Princess Luna who was also gazing at the night sky under a tree.

(Y/N): Luna?

Princess Luna hears (Y/N)'s voice and she turns to see him approaching her.

Princess Luna: Oh, hello (Y/N). What are you doing out here so late?

(Y/N): I was gazing at the night sky. Is that what you were doing as well?

Princess Luna: Yes. . . I was.

Luna said that in a sad tone as (Y/N) noticed.

(Y/N): Luna, is something wrong?

Princess Luna: Oh. . . no, I'm. . . fine.

(Y/N): Luna, I can tell that there's something wrong with you and I want to help, but I can't help if you don't tell what wrong.

Princess Luna looked at (Y/N) for a second as she could tell in his eyes that he really wants to make her feel better, so she's sighs and decides to tell him her problem.

Princess Luna: (Y/N), I'm scared.

(Y/N): You're scared?

Princess Luna: Yes, I'm afraid that I might become Nightmare Moon again. It was my fault that I was so envious of my sister thousands of years ago, and I'm afraid I might lose control over myself again. Every time I look at the night sky, I always try to see that it can't happen, but my mind just keeps telling me over and over again about my past actions.

(Y/N) could feel Luna's pain as she then had a couple of tears in her eyes.

Princess Luna: It's like a true nightmare that you can't let go (Y/N). Whatever shall I do? If this does happen again, nopony will ever forgive me if it happens.

(Y/N) didn't want to see Luna so sad so he did something that surprised her. (Y/N) gave Luna a huge hug.

Princess Luna: W-What?

(Y/N): Luna, if there's one we all do in our life, it's that we all make mistakes. And while some may seem huge and unforgiving, just know that ponies such as me will always see the good in you as any mistake you make to us can be forgiven.

Princess Luna: But what if I turn into Nightmare Moon again?

(Y/N): Then my friends and I will save you once again, no matter the cost. All you needed in your life was a little friendship, and me, my friends, and Celestia were willing to let you be part of that.

Luna was surprised by (Y/N) words as she stopped crying and (Y/N) looks back up to the night sky.

(Y/N): Luna, if there's anything that I love about the night, it's that the night itself, the moon, the stars, and all of our dreams is what makes the night beautiful.

Princess Luna blushed a little at that but smiled. (Y/N) then puts his hoof over Luna's hoof surprising her as she blushed harder.

(Y/N): I dream everyday and every night for everypony to be happy and that includes you Luna.

(Y/N) then began to do something that Luna didn't expect at all. . . he began to sing.

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(A/N): This is just my personal preference. If you have another song that you like that has to do with the topic (Nights and dreams), then you are more than free to not listen to this and listen to your own song and have the reader sing it.

(Y/N): In the nightlight, do you see what you dream?

All your troubles, are they all what they seem?

Look around you, then you may realize

All the preachers, all with their lies

And I might know of our future

But then you still control the past

Only you know if you'll be together

Only you know if we shall last

In the night light, do you still feel your pain?

For the valor you waited, it never came

If you were able, would you go change the past

To mend a faux pas with one last chance?

And I might know of our future

But then you still control the past

Only you know if you'll be together tonight

Cause every night I will save your life

And every night I will be with you

Cause every night I still lay awake

And I dream of an absolution

Cause every night I will make it right

And every night I will come to you

But every night it just stays the same

In my dream of an absolution

In the nightlight, do you see what you dream?

All your triumph, and all you'll ever be

Look around you, then you may realize

Happiness lies trapped in misery

And who knows what of our future

We can all try to change the past

Only you know if you'll be together tonight

Cause every night I will save your life

And every night I will be with you

Cause every night I still lay awake

And I dream of an absolution

Cause every night I will make it right

And every night I will come to you

But every night it just stays the same

In my dream of an absolution

Cause every night I will save your life

And every night I will be with you

Cause every night I still lay awake

And I dream of an absolution

Cause every night I will make it right

And every night I will come to you

But every night it just stays the same

In my dream of an absolution

And you'll see

What you'll be

And you'll see

All you can be

Cause every night

And every night

And every night

I will dream

And you'll see

That this is my dream

And you'll see

Every night

I will always dream

Cause every night

And every night

And every night

I will dream

(Y/N) then hugs Luna again which she returned the hug.

(Y/N): Just know that whatever happens in the future Luna. I promise that I'll save you.

Princess Luna: Thank you (Y/N).

(Y/N): Anytime Luna.

Princess Luna smiles as she and (Y/N) and stare at the night sky for awhile. What they didn't know however was that Princess Celestia was hiding behind a tree and saw and heard everything between the two which made her smile knowing that her sister will never be alone again.

The next day, (Y/N) did a few things before the late afternoon of when he had to leave. He bought some gifts for his friends, talked more with both Shining Armor and Princess Cadance, and spent some more time with both Celestia and Luna. After that was done, (Y/N) is now currently in the throne room with Celestia and Luna and was getting ready to leave.

(Y/N): I wish I could stay here longer, but I don't want to keep my friends in Ponyville waiting too long.

Princess Celestia: We understand (Y/N).

(Y/N): However, before I go, I wanted to give you two these.

(Y/N) pulled out both bouquets of flowers and showed them to the princesses which they smiled and accepted.

(Y/N): Since both of you are know as the princesses of the Sun and the Moon, I thought getting these flowers as gifts for you would be nice.

Princess Celestia: Thank you very much. They're beautiful (Y/N). We will have these beside our thrones with vases to remember these well. Also, there is something we want to give you in return.

(Y/N): What's that?

Both of the princesses looked at each other and nodded as they walked up to (Y/N) and gave him a double kiss on the cheek which made him blush profusely and the princesses smile shyly.

Princess Luna: We haven't thanked you properly for reuniting us, so. . . thank you (Y/N) and your always welcome back here in Canterlot.

(Y/N): W-Well. . . y-you're welcome. Bye Celestia, bye Luna, I hope I see you both real soon.

(Y/N) then quickly left as the princesses chuckle at his embarrassment.

Princess Celestia: He is quite cute isn't he?

Princess Luna: Yes. . . he is sister.

When (Y/N) left the castle, he got back on the train that was departing for Ponyville and on his way back, he couldn't stop thinking about the kiss Celestia and Luna gave him as he still had a blush on his face.

(Y/N) eventually arrived back in Ponyville and met up with the Mane 6 who were happy to see (Y/N) again. (Y/N) gave each of them their gifts he got from Canterlot, he gave Twilight a book, he gave Rarity some expensive perfume, he gave Rainbow Dash a Wonderbolt poster he found, he gave Applejack a different Stetson hat that had some apple details on it, he gave Pinkie Pie a bunch of confetti for her party cannon, and he gave Fluttershy a tea party set for her animals friends to enjoy. When everypony went their separate ways, (Y/N) decided to walk with Twilight since their homes are right next to each other. He told her about how he met her older brother and her old foal sitter. . . however, he forgot to mention to her about both of them being together. However, (Y/N) still had an excellent time in Canterlot and the good times were going to keep coming in the future.

Chapter 11 End.

(A/N): As you can see I redid LordStarX101 's original chapter of the reader's trip to Canterlot, so that way I could stay more close to the canon of FiM. There are more original chapters I may make in the future, but I need to figure out the entire plot for them so I don't make it mediocre and try to make it enjoyable to read. Anyways, I'll see you all in the next chapter my comrades.

Chapter 12: Suited For Success

In Carousel Boutique, Rarity was currently gathering fabric for her new gown for the Grand Galloping Gala.

Rarity: Oh, Opalescence. Can't you just picture it? Moi, stepping out in a stunning new gown at the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot!

Rarity's cat Opalescence was sleeping on the piece of fabric that Rarity needed as Rarity swipes it off making Opal fall to the floor as she let's out a meow and walks to where she sees another piece of fabric that she can sleep on. That meow however made Rarity think that her cat is talking about her.

Rarity:Why, yes! I did make it myself. Thank you so much for asking.

Opal then sleeps on another piece of fabric as Rarity also grabs that piece of fabric and starts sewing while Opal let's out a small growl.

Rarity:Oh, Opal, of course you can help me. Thank you.

Rarity puts Opal on a nearby counter and makes her hold a pin cushion which she just let out an annoyed meow.

Rarity:What's that? You want to help me more? Oh, aren't you the sweetest thing?

Rarity then makes Opal hold a ton of objects that she needed which included a bunch of yarn, some scissors, glue, and measuring tape which she meowed at and Opal had to balance in order to carry all of the supplies.

Rarity:Careful now. Don't move. This shouldn't take long at all.

Meanwhile, outside of Carousel Boutique, Twilight and (Y/N) were walking towards the boutique together.

(Y/N): So what are you going to see Rarity for again, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: I'm hoping Rarity can fix a button on my dress for the Grand Galloping Gala.

Twilight opens her saddlebag to reveal a red dress in it.

(Y/N): Huh. No offense Twilight, but are you sure you want to wear that? It looks kind of plain to me.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, I'm sure.

(Y/N): You know you could also ask Rarity to make you a dress for the gala. I actually came to see if she could make me a suit for the gala.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah, I know nothing about fashion and if there's one pony in Ponyville who does, it's Rarity.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, that is true. Anyways, we're here.

Twilight and (Y/N) then enter Carousel Boutique and they both looked around to see that she wasn't inside.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh? That's weird. Aren't these her normal business hours?

(Y/N): Yeah, but she's not here. Maybe she's working on something upstairs.

(Y/N) and Twilight walk upstairs and opened the door to Rarity's workroom to see her working on a dress while wearing red glasses.

(Y/N): Hey Rarity.

Rarity: Shh!

(Y/N): Oh sorry.

Twilight Sparkle: Can't you see she's trying to concentrate?

(Y/N): Yeah. I guess I was right when I said that she's working on a dress.

Twilight Sparkle: I wonder what it's for.

(Y/N): I don't know, maybe it's something big.

Rarity got annoyed with both of them talking a bit too loud as she stopped focusing on the dress and turned towards (Y/N) and Twilight with a forced smile.

Rarity: Is there something I can help you with?

Twilight Sparkle:Oh, so very sorry to trouble you, Rarity, but I need a quick favor. Could you please fix the button for me? It's my dress for the Grand Galloping Gala.

Twilight shows her dress to Rarity who just gasps

Rarity:Oh, no, no, no! You can't wear this. . . old thing. You need a glamorous new outfit for the Gala and I'll make it for you. No problem at all. It will be my pleasure!

Twilight Sparkle:Oh, that's really sweet of you to offer, Rarity, but I can't let you do that. It would be so much work. This dress is fine.

Rarity:Twilight Sparkle. I insist on making you a new dress.

Twilight Sparkle: But. . .

Rarity:Not another word! I won't take no for an answer.

Twilight Sparkle:Well, in that case. . . thank you for your generosity, Rarity. Knowing your handiwork, I'm sure it will be absolutely beautiful.

(Y/N): See? I told you.

Rarity: Also, what brings you here (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Oh, that's right. I came to ask if you could make me a suit for the Grand Galloping Gala Rarity.

Rarity: Of course darling! You can leave it to me to make you the perfect and most stunning suit for you for the Gala.

(Y/N): Thanks Rarity, if there's anypony that I can rely on to make a great suit for the Gala, it's you since you're the best making such wonderful clothes.

Rarity blushes at the compliment.

Rarity: Why thank you darling.

???: Look out below!

Everypony heard a familiar voice from above as it gained their attention. Rainbow Dash then crashes through the roof and lands on (Y/N).

(Y/N): Ow! Again?!

Rainbow Dash: *nervous chuckle* Sorry (Y/N).New trick. Didn't quite work.

Rainbow Dash got off of (Y/n) as he starts to use his magic to seal up the hole that Rainbow Dash made in the roof and soon enough, it looked good as new. Rarity then takes at good look at Rainbow Dash before gasping.

Rarity: Hmm. . . Idea! I'll make you an outfit for the Gala too, Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Outfit for the what now?

Rarity:I'll make one for you and you and all of you. Oh! And of course Pinkie, Applejack and Fluttershy too. Oh, and when I'm done, we can hold our very own fashion show!

Twilight Sparkle:What a great idea! If you're sure you can handle it.

(Y/N): Yeah, Rarity. I mean we all appreciate your generosity, but you don't have to overwork yourself like this.

Rarity:Oh, it'll be a little bit of work, but it will be a wonderful boost for my business. Plus, fun!

Rainbow Dash: Oh, I love fun things.

(Y/N): Well, if you say so Rarity. We'd all appreciate it.

Rarity:Then it's settled. We'll have a fashion show starring us!

Rainbow Dash:So all you have to do is make a different, stunning, original, amazing outfit for six mares and a suit for one stallion in just a few days?

Rarity: Oh Rainbow Dash, you make it sound as if it's going to be hard.

(Y/N): You know Rarity, I may not be good at sewing, but I'm willing to help you out with any supplies that you need.

Rarity: Really? You want to help me?

(Y/N): Of course, why not? Besides, there is no way that you could possibly handle all of this alone. So I'm willing to stay and help you out with all of the outfits Rarity.

Rarity smiled at that.

Rarity: Thank you darling, in fact I will accept your help right now.

(Y/N): Alright then. Where do we start?

(Y/N) and Rarity then got to work while Twilight and Rainbow Dash left to do their own things and as they were working, out of nowhere Rarity began to sing.

https/youtu.be/lcphzHXbULg

Rarity: Thread by thread, stitching it together

Twilight's dress, cutting out the pattern snip by snip

Making sure the fabric folds nicely

It's the perfect color and so hip

Always gotta keep in mind my pacing

Making sure the clothes' correctly facing

I'm stitching Twilight's dress

Yard by yard, fussing on the details

Jewel neckline, don't you know a stitch in time saves nine?

Make her something perfect to inspire

Even though she hates formal attire

Gotta mind those intimate details

Even though she's more concerned with sales

It's Applejack's new dress

Dressmaking's easy, for Pinkie Pie something pink

Fluttershy something breezy

Blend color and form,

Rarity then stops for a second to ask Opal something.

Rarity: Do you think it looks cheesy?

Something brash, perhaps quite fetching

Hook and eye, couldn't you just simply die?

Making sure it fits forelock and crest

Don't forget some magic in the dress

Even though it rides high on the flank

Rainbow won't look like a tank

I'm stitching Rainbow's dress

Piece by piece, snip by snip

Croup, dock, haunch, shoulders, hip

Thread by thread, primmed and pressed

Yard by yard, never stressed

And that's the art of the dress!

Rarity then heard someone applauding as she turned around to see it was (Y/N) who had an impressed look on his face.

(Y/N): Rarity, that was just beautiful.

Rarity blushed a little at (Y/N)'s compliment.

Rarity: Why, thank you darling. Now let us get back to work.

(Y/N): Right.

It's been a few days as (Y/N) helped Rarity out with her making the dresses for her friends by getting her the right supplies that she needs. Eventually, Rarity finished working on the outfits for their friends as she asked (Y/N) to get them to come over so they can see the dresses.

(Y/N) went over to each of the girls' places and told them to come to Carousel Boutique to see their finished dresses. Soon they all arrived at the boutique and knocked on the front door which is opened by Rarity who look excited.

Rarity: Come in everypony! But first please, close your eyes and follow me.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Surprises! Yay!

The Mane 6 did as they were told as they kept following the sound of Rarity's voice and she lead them to her workroom.

Rarity:That's it. Keep them closed. Don't look. Okay, you can look now!

The Mane 6 open their eyes and they all let out a gasp to the the dresses made for the mares and the suit made for (Y/N). As Rarity goes to present each outfit, her cat Opal was happily playing around with them.

Rarity: These are your new outfits. What do you think of your old duds now, Applejack? Pretty swanky, are they not?

Applejack dress was western themed as it came with a pair of green boots with red and white trimming and a band around the base of the boot, a green collar with an apple at the center, a hat similar to hers with a pair of apples on it, a green dress with a white band separating the dress from brown tassels, and a series of apples on the white band.

Rarity: And Twilight! I made this dress for you and I designed each outfit theme to perfectly reflect each pony's unique personality.

Twilight's dress was a blue cape with a light blue saddle and stars that were either white and blue all over it and a star earring with another star at the center of the neck.

Rarity: Oh, it took me forever to get the colors right on this one, Rainbow Dash, but I did it. Oh, and it turned out beautiful, don't you think?

Rainbow Dash's dress had a pair of gold sandals for her front hooves and wrapped around her legs, it also had a pearl necklace with grapes at the center, a pair of olive branches that rested on the head, and a rainbow colored dress with white puffy lining like a cloud.

Rarity: I know you are going to love yours, Fluttershy. It just sings spring!

Fluttershy's dress had a pair of green sandals like Rainbow Dash's with green vine looking ribbons wrapped around the legs, a green neck adornment with a large blue butterfly at the center and one for her ear, and a flowing green dress with flowers in it.

Rarity: And Pinkie Pie, look! Pink! Your favorite!

Pinkie's dress had a pair of pink shoes with white and light blue striped ribbons, a white hat with light blue lining it and a yellow button with pink frills on it, a pink bow tie holding a saddle striped white and light blue with white frills in front, on the back of it were light pink frills, dark pink frills, a white train with candy lining the base and a pink dress with a light blue ribbon following the base.

Rarity: And finally (Y/N), here is your suit! It will make you look stunningly handsome along with the little hat accessory that I added!

(Y/N)'s suit was a (F/C) tuxedo with gold linings and cuff links, with a white undershirt, a black bowtie, a pair of (F/C) formal shoes, and it came with a (F/C) top hat that had his Cutie Mark symbol on it.

Rarity: Aren't they all amazing?

There was a long pause as the Mane 6 stared at the dresses while Rarity was waiting for their answers with a huge smile on her face. (Y/N) was the first to react as he got an excited look and rushed over to his outfit.

(Y/N): Rarity. . . I. . . this is just. . . amazing! I love what you did with my suit! It's perfect.

When Rarity heard (Y/N)'s comment she grew a very huge smile to him before looking at the rest of the mares who were quiet for a bit.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow. . . they're. . .

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, they're. . .

Applejack: They sure are. . . somethin'.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes! Something.

Pinkie Pie: I love something! Something is my favorite!

Fluttershy: It's. . . nice.

(Y/N) looked over to the five with a raised eyebrow as he couldn't tell whether they liked or disliked the dresses.

(Y/N): Um, you girls alright?

Rarity: Indeed. What's the matter? Don't you like them?

Twilight Sparkle: They're very nice. . .

Applejack:And we're plumb grateful 'cause you worked so hard on them.

Twilight and Applejack were trying to force compliments until Rainbow Dash decided to be blunt.

Rainbow Dash:Mine's just not as cool as I was imagining.

Twilight and Applejack then glared at her.

Rainbow Dash: What? She asked.

Twilight Sparkle:I guess what we're all saying is that they're just not what we had in mind.

(Y/N) then walked up beside Rarity with a confused look.

(Y/N): Do you girls really not like these dresses? I mean, Rarity worked hard on these and I personally think that you all would look beautiful in them.

The five blushed when (Y/N) said that before shaking it away.

Twilight Sparkle: Well we all do still think they're really good dresses, but there are some things we probably wished that Rarity could've added or taken away.

The other girls nodded and agreed with Twilight on that.

Rarity: *sighs* That's okay.That's okay. Not a problem. There's plenty more where that came from. They were only a first pass. You're my friends and I want you to be one hundred and ten percent satisfied. Not to worry, I'll redo them.

Fluttershy:Oh, Rarity. You don't have to do that. They're fine.

Rarity:I want them to be better than just fine. I want you to think they're absolutely perfect.

Applejack: Are you sure? I mean, we wouldn't wanna impose.

Rarity: Oh it's no imposition. Really, I insist.

(Y/N): Well. . . if you insist on remaking the dresses then I'll still help you out with making them.

Rarity: This is exactly what I want (Y/N). I want you all to be a hundred percent satisfied with what I make for you.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, in that case. . . thank you again, Rarity.

As the mares leave, Rarity has a forced smile on her face until they all leave and she sighs.

Rarity: What have I gotten myself into?

(Y/N) then goes beside Rarity and pats her on the back.

(Y/N): Don't worry Rarity, like you said you want to make our friends happy, so that's exactly what I'm going to help you do.

Rarity just smiles and blushes at (Y/N).

Rarity: Thank you darling. Now let us improve these dresses that our friends need for the Gala.

(Y/N) nodded as they both get back to work on making new and improved dresses for the girls.

Later on, Rarity was working on another dress as (Y/N) gave her more materials that she requested for and right now here mane looks messed up which gave (Y/N) a worried look on his face.

(Y/N): Are you alright Rarity? You look stressed.

Rarity: Don't worry darling I am completely fine, but thank you for asking.

Just then, Fluttershy shows up which both (Y/N) and Rarity take notice of.

Fluttershy:Hello? You wanted to see me, Rarity?

Rarity:Fluttershy! Your new-new gown's ready. I completely revised it and I know you're going to love it.

Rarity, (Y/N), and Fluttershy were now in a new room where Fluttershy is looking at the new dress she's wearing and it almost looked the exact same as the one from before.

(Y/N): So, what do you think Fluttershy?

Fluttershy puts on a forced smile.

Fluttershy: I. . . love it.

Rarity: Oh, you're just saying that.

Fluttershy: No, no. I do. It's. . . nice.

Rarity: "Nice"?

Fluttershy: Nice.

Rarity: If you don't like it, you should just tell me.

Fluttershy: Oh, but I do like it.

Rarity: Like it or love it?

(Y/N): Rarity. . .

Fluttershy: Um. . . both?

Rarity: Which is it?

(Y/N): Rarity, there's no need to. . .

Rarity: Please, Fluttershy just tell me what you really think.

Fluttershy: No, that's okay. . .

Rarity: Tell me.

Rarity was pressuring Fluttershy to the point where she backed her up to a wall while looking down at her. (Y/N) facehooved at Rarity's demands.

Rarity: Tell me!

Fluttershy: I. . . like it. . .

Rarity: Tell me, tell me, tell-me-tell-me-tell-me-

(Y/N) covered Rarity's mouth with his hoof to get her to stop pressuring Fluttershy and he just sighs before turning to Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Just tell us your personal opinion, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Okay. Since you really want to know. . . *deep inhale*the armscye's tight, the middy collar doesn't go with the shawl lapel, the hems are clearly machine-stitched, the pleats are uneven, the fabric looks like toile, you used a backstitch here when it clearly called for a topstitch or maybe a traditional blanket stitch, and the overdesign is reminiscent of prêt-à-porter and not true French haute couture.

(Y/N) and Rarity were both speechless at all of what she said.

Fluttershy: But, uh. . . you know. . . um, whatever you want to do is fine.

(Y/N) and Rarity simply jaw dropped at that whole explanation and they didn't know how to react.

Rarity is now currently making Twilight's as she is requesting what she wants on her outfit and (Y/N)'s writing it down on a notepad.

Twilight Sparkle:Now, the stars on my belt need to be technically accurate. Orion has three stars on his belt, not four.

Rarity then begins to sing once again.

https/youtu.be/ZFEZD5t2HRU

Rarity: Stitch by stitch, stitching it together

Deadline looms, don't you know the client's always right?

Even if my fabric choice was perfect

Gotta get them all done by tonight

Pinkie Pie, that color's too obtrusive

Wait until you see it in the light

I'm sewing them together!

Pinkie Pie: Don't you think my gown would be more "me" with some lollipops?

(Y/N): Lollipops?! But that would. . .

Pinkie Pie: Balloons?

Rarity: Well. . .

Pinkie Pie: Do it!

Rarity: Hour by hour, one more change

I'm sewing them together, take great pains

Fluttershy, you're putting me in a bind

Rainbow Dash, what is on your mind?

Oh my gosh, there's simply not much time

Don't forget, Applejack's duds must shine

Dressmaking's easy, every customer's call

Brings a whole new revision

Have to pick up the pace, still hold to my vision

Twilight then shows a chart to both Rarity and (Y/N) about the constellations she wants on her dress.

Twilight Sparkle:That constellation is Canis Major, not Minor.

(Y/N) and Rarity looked at each other with a raised eyebrow at that description and Fluttershy shows a picture to both of them of what she wants in her dress.

Fluttershy: French haute couture, please.

(Y/N) nods and he runs to get some fabric that Rarity would need to make that kind of dress.

(Y/N) and Rarity are now talking with Applejack about what she wants in her dress.

Applejack: What if it rains? Galoshes!

Rarity and (Y/N) get a conflicted look at that.

They then are continuing to design Pinkie Pie's dress for what she wants.

Pinkie Pie: More balloons!Oh no, that's too many balloons. More candy! Oh, less candy. Oh wait, I know. Streamers!

Rarity: Streamers?

Pinkie Pie: Whose dress is this?

(Y/N): *sighs* Yours. So yes we'll put streamers on it.

(Y/N) then moved on to Rainbow Dash's dress as Rainbow Dash is just leaning on the desk not saying anything while (Y/N) and Rarity look at her.

Rainbow Dash: What?

Rarity:Aren't you going to tell me to change something too?

Rainbow Dash: No, I just want my dress to be cool.

Rarity: Do you not like the color?

Rainbow Dash: The color's fine, just make it cooler.

Rarity: Do you not like the shape?

Rainbow Dash: The shapes fine.

(Y/N): Okay. . . so what are looking for exactly?

Rainbow Dash: Just make the whole thing. . . you know, cooler. It needs to be about twenty percent cooler.

Rarity just leans her head on the mannequin in distress while (Y/N) just facehooved.

(Y/N): What kind of description is that?

Rainbow Dash: Twenty percent cooler. That's all I'm asking for.

Pinkie Pie: All we ever want is indecision

Rainbow Dash: All we really like is what we know

Twilight Sparkle: Gotta balance style with adherence

Fluttershy: Making sure we make a good appearance

Applejack: Even if you simply have to fudge it

Mane 5: Make sure that it stays within our budget

Rarity: Got to overcome intimidation

Remember, it's all in the presentation!

Piece by piece, snip by snip

Croup, dock, haunch, shoulders, hip

Bolt by bolt, primmed and pressed

Yard by yard, always stressed

And that's the art of the dress!

Rarity then falls to the ground exhausted as she hasn't slept for days which (Y/N) noticed and he ran up to her.

(Y/N): Rarity, are you alright?!

Rarity: Oh, (Y/N). These are the ugliest dresses I've ever made.

(Y/N) looks at the new dresses that Rarity made and when he sees them, he cringes extremely hard in disgust.

(Y/N): *nervous laugh* Well look on the bright side, the suit that you made for me could make up for these. . . dresses.

(Y/N) said this with a fake smile to try and cheer Rarity up, but she didn't smile back.

Rarity: *sighs* Thank you for all of your help anyway (Y/N). I really appreciate it.

(Y/N): No problem Rarity. I'll go get the girls to show them their new and. . . not improved in my opinion. . . dresses.

(Y/N) then leaves the boutique to get the rest of the Mane 7 and he brings them back for them to look over their dress. Every time (Y/N) took the sight of the dresses he couldn't help, but cringe at the sight of them. Opal then walks up next to where (Y/N) is standing near the dresses as she swiped and gagged at the new dresses.

(Y/N): You agree with me on this too, don't you?

Opal simply let's out a meow at that to give a yes.

Rarity:Okay. I did exactly what each of you asked for. Now don't hold back. Let me know what you really think.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh my!

Fluttershy: It's. . . perfect!

Rainbow Dash: It's cool!

Applejack: Why, they're the best duds I ever did see.

Mane 5: It's exactly what I asked for!

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, Rarity. And you too (Y/N) since you helped out with this.

(Y/N):I-It was no sweat. (Thoughts) Even though those are the most disgusting looking dresses I've ever seen in my life.

Pinkie Pie:Are you as happy with them as we are? Huh? Huh? Huh?

Rarity:Well, I'm. . . happy that all of you are happy. I'm just relieved to finally be done.

Suddenly, the door burst open and Spike enters the store before catching his breath.

Spike:You are never gonna believe this! You've heard of Hoity Toity?

Twilight Sparkle:The bigwig fashion hotshot in Canterlot?

Spike:Uh-huh. He heard about your fashion show. Well, maybe I happened to mention it to him. . . he's coming here all the way from Canterlot to see your work, Rarity!

Applejack:Whoa, Nelly! You could sell a ton o' dresses to this guy. Your business will be boomin'!

Most of the Mane 7 agrees with that except for (Y/N) who had a worried look on his face.

Rarity:Hoity Toity? He's coming here? To see THESE dresses?

Spike:Yep! Get ready for all of your dreams to come true.

Rarity then had an extremely worried look on her face which (Y/N) noticed as he thought to himself.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) This is bad! If somepony like Hoity Toity sees the girls in dresses like these, then it will a disaster for Rarity. Her entire fashion could even be ruined. How can I defuse this situation?

(Y/N) was sweating a little at the thought of how this will all turn out, until he got an idea in his mind.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) This may be risky and my friends may get mad at me for this, but it's the only way.

It is now night time and many ponies showed up for the fashion show that Rarity prepared. A stage and a walkway had been set right up in front of Carousel Boutique. In the backstage, (Y/N) was wearing the original Gala suit Rarity made for him and he looked at the new dress that the others were wearing. . . and they looked absolutely ridiculous.

(Y/N) sighs that his friends actually like those dresses and he goes to the curtains to see the audience and so many ponies were attending the show. Rarity also peeked out of the curtains alongside (Y/N) and she saw somepony in the audience that made her extremely worried.

Rarity: *gasps* There he is!

(Y/N) then looks to where Rarity is looking and he sees an Earth pony with a phthalo bluish gray coat, a light sapphire bluish gray mane and tail with light grey stripes, his Cutie Mark is a paper fan and he is wearing purple shades over his eyes and a fancy-looking dress collar. This was one of Equestria's famous fashion critics, Hoity Toity.

(Y/N) and Rarity then hid back behind the curtains and Rarity starts to hyperventilate.

(Y/N): So that's Hoity Toity?

Rarity: Yes. I don't what to do (Y/N). Sure my friends like the dresses, but will he?! Maybe he will, maybe he won't! I don't know!

(Y/N) then puts his hooves on Rarity's shoulders to stop.

(Y/N): Rarity! Calm down! Take deep breaths!

Rarity did exactly what she was told as she started to calm down by the second.

(Y/N): *sighs* I probably should've said this to our friends when I had the chance, but they look horrible. I know you wanted to keep our friends happy Rarity, but their the ones who were overcritical about the dresses you made for them previously. They should've been more appreciative of what you worked so hard on Rarity that it led to this.

Rarity: Maybe so, but what now? How can we not let Hoity Toity see those dresses?

(Y/N): I've got an idea, but. . . it may anger our friends a little bit. But it's the only way I can help you out Rarity.

Rarity nods at that and then all of a sudden the lights dimmed which made her squeal.

Rarity:What's wrong with the lights?! Oh, yes! That means the show's starting! Good!

Music then begins to play thanks to a certain DJ pony who was asked to perform the music for the fashion show and Spike was chosen to be the announcer for the show and he began to speak through a microphone.

Spike: Since the beginning of time, the elite of Equestria have longed for pony fashions that truly expressed the essence of their very souls. Patiently waiting decades - no, centuries- for the perfect pony gown. Today, at long last, Equestria, your wait is over! Let's hear it for the breathtaking designs of Ponyville's own Rarity!

With that being announced, the curtains go to open and the spotlight heads to the mares, but (Y/N) had a different plan.

(Y/N): *whispers* I hope I don't regret this.

(Y/N) then acts fast as he used his magic to knock out the lights and he then quickly closed the curtains with his magic so that the mares couldn't be seen in those awful dress from coming out of the stage. The audience especially Hoity Toity was shocked and started to demand what was going on.

Hoity Toity: What is the meaning of this?!

Meanwhile backstage, the girls were shocked by what just happened and then all quickly looked at (Y/N) and saw that his horn stopped glowing.

Applejack: (Y/N)?! Was that you?!

(Y/N): *gulps* Yes. . . I did this.

Rainbow Dash: What was that for?! Why did you do that?!

The other mares in their dress along with Spike looked at (Y/N) angrily while Rarity looked at him surprised. (Y/N) let out a sigh and ignored the angry looks that his friends were giving him and he took the microphone from Spike to make an announcement.

(Y/N): Attention everypony! I am sorry to say that today's fashion show will be postponed to tomorrow due to some. . . inconveniences. Again, I apologize and I hope you all will attend the show once all matters have been resolved. Thank you.

This makes the audience unhappy as one by one begin to leave the stage and Hoity Toity was definitely not amused.

Hoity Toity: Hmph! Inconveniences? Very well, I shall return back here tomorrow and there better be a proper show, otherwise I will not be amused.

With that being declared, Hoity Toity leaves along with the rest of the ponies that were attending and (Y/N) let's out a relieved sigh.

(Y/N): I hope I made the right choice.

(Y/N) then felt somepony yank him backstage as it was Applejack and her along with the other four mares were not happy with him.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Why in all of Celestia did you just ruin the fashion show?!

Applejack: Ya better have a good explanation if ya wanna keep yer apples between your legs!

(Y/N) froze at that warning and he instantly crossed his rear legs.

Rainbow Dash: Seriously (Y/N)?! I was looking forward to showing my awesome dress!

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, that wasn't very nice (Y/N)!

Fluttershy: Forgive me (Y/N), but that was just rude.

(Y/N) couldn't say anything, but he covered his eyes and pointed at Rarity who was shocked which made Twilight glared at him and misjudge the situation.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, great! Now look what you done, (Y/N). Rarity's so upset that she's speechless.

Rarity: I'm not upset. . .

The Mane 5 were extremely shocked to hear that as Rarity walks up to (Y/N) and hugs him which he returns.

Rarity: Thank you (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Rarity?! (Y/N) just stopped the show! How can you be thanking him?!

Rarity then breaks the hug and turns towards the five mares with a guilty look on her face.

Rarity: It's because of the dresses you all are wearing.

Twilight Sparkle: Our dresses?

(Y/N): *sighs* I have no better way to say this but. . . Twilight you look like a distorted space, Rainbow Dash you look like a gladiator, Pinkie you look like you just had a party barfed all over you, Applejack you look like a rodeo clown, and Fluttershy your dress looks like it came from a wild forest.

The girls were all dumbfounded at what (Y/N) just said as Rarity walked up next to him.

Rarity: I'm sorry girls, but I have to completely agree with him. I hate those dresses and I'm extremely ashamed that I ever made them.

The five girls all looked at each other with confused looks before looking at a mirror nearby and they look closely for a second before they finally realize it. . .

They did indeed look ridiculous in those outfits.

Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Applejack removed the headpieces they wore while Twilight and Pinkie took off their tail accessories. The mares then had guilty looks on their faces.

Fluttershy: Now I see.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, me too. We understand why you would be embarrassed to show these off.

Rarity: Please forgive me girls. I was trying to satisfy you all with the dresses you wanted but-

Applejack: Nah Rarity, it's our fault. Ya wanted to make us nice dresses and we were just tryin' to be good friends and we're mighty sorry.

Fluttershy: I may have been too judgmental in the designs.

Pinkie Pie: We were meanies to turn down the dresses you first made for us.

(Y/N): Look, I know you all didn't mean to be overcritical about Rarity's dresses, but still you took her generosity for granted and it made her feel like that she didn't do good enough with the dresses at all.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right (Y/N). We were horrible friends to something like that.

Mane 5: We're sorry Rarity.

The apology that her friends gave her made Rarity smile.

Rarity: It's alright girls. I'm just glad you all understand.

(Y/N): You know, if you still have those original dresses Rarity, then maybe you girls would like some stallion's opinion.

The Mane 6 all perked up at that.

Rarity: Why of course I still have them! And I can't wait to see you all in them.

Twilight Sparkle: And since (Y/N) postponed the fashion show to tomorrow, this will definitely be how we can show you our thanks and apologies.

Rarity: Then we'd better make sure we're ready.

Everypony nodded at that with determined looks on their faces.

The next day inside of Carousel Boutique, Hoity Toity who was looking at a stage in front of him, ready to watch the new fashion show he didn't get to see the other night.

Hoity Toity: Take two.

Spike then closes the curtains so the daylight wouldn't ruin the effects and Rarity began the show with a light intensifying from her horn before she released a nova-effect of blue and white stars that cleared to reveal Twilight posing in her original dress with an outer-space background that shimmered with stars.

Hoity Toity was definitely interested as he moved his glasses down a bit to reveal his light cobalt eyes.

Hoity Toity: Hello. . .

Then, a bright sun blinded him and the night was gone. In it's place is an apple orchard, a bright shiny red apple getting lassoed and whipped as Applejack twirled it away and she posed in her original dress with her tail braided and her front legs crossed.

Hoity Toity:Simply magnificent! And I suddenly have a fierce craving for some Dutch apple pie, candied apples on a stick, apple turnovers, apple cobbler. . .

A light purple and pink mist clouded up the stage and then actual clouds appeared and rained sweets, some of which alighted themselves onto Pinkie who caught a gumdrop and happily ate it before smiling and posing in her dress.

Hoity Toity: Brilliant!

Suddenly, he gasped at the sound of thunder and flashes of red, green, blue, and yellow, the same colors as the lightning bolt when a storm cloud appeared and colored rays of light pierced it's thickness. An array of colors shined before revealing Rainbow Dash who posed in her dress.

Hoity Toity: Oh, spectacular!

Then, streams of (F/C) magic energy swiftly appeared and they all gathered together to form a small tornado that then faded away to reveal (Y/N) in his suit with a golden background behind him and he tossed his hat into the air to let it land his head before posing with a smirk on his face.

Hoity Toity: Oh, so bold!

Then Hoity Toity gasped to see vines rise up, flowers blooming and petals falling and from the fluorescent shower appeared with Fluttershy looking meek, but hopeful as she was in her dress that had butterfly accessories on it.

Hoity Toity:Now this is a fashion show! All of these dresses are absolutely amazing. Who is responsible? Step forward, show yourself!

He was then blinded for a moment as Rarity then appeared on the stage. Rarity is wearing her own Gala dress which her friends worked on together to both thank and apologize to her. It was a ball gown that was pink, magenta, purple, and yellow with jewels sewn in just the right places and a radiant tiara rested upon her head.

Hoity Toity:Brava! Brava! Magnifico! Encore!

Hoity Toity cheered and clapped for all of the amazing outfits he saw.

Rarity: Oh, thank you. Thank you! Oh, thank you so much!

Once the excitement settled down, everypony started complimenting and discussing each other's ensambles while Twilight was giving a friendship report which Spike wrote down.

Twilight Sparkle:Dear Princess Celestia,this week, my very talented friend Rarity learned that if you try to please everypony, you often times end up pleasing nopony, especially yourself. And I learned this: when somepony offers to do you a favor, like making you a beautiful dress, you shouldn't be overly critical of something generously given to you. In other words, you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Spike then finishes writing down the letter and used his magic fire to send the letter to Princess Celestia. Rarity was then approached by Hoity Toity.

Hoity Toity:Rarity, my congratulations to you on a most impressive fashion debut. Would you do me the great honor of allowing me to feature your couture in my Best of the Best Boutique in Canterlot?

Rarity gasps in excitement at that before he added something else.

Hoity Toity:Now, I'll need you to make a dozen of each dress for me by next Tuesday.

A thump was then heard on the floor and everypony looks to see a fainted Rarity which made Hoity Toity confused.

Hoity Toity: Was it something I said?

(Y/N) then walked up to Hoity Toity with a nervous chuckle.

(Y/N): Let's just say that Rarity might need a break considering she overworked herself to make these outfits for us the last few days.

Hoity Toity: Oh, well that's completely understandable. Very well, she deserves the rest that she needs.

Hoity Toity then leaves Carousel Boutique while (Y/N) looks at Rarity and seeing how tired she is, he picks her up with his magic.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), what are you doing?

(Y/N): I'm going to put Rarity on her bed. After all, she is extremely tired from all of this.

(Y/N) walks up to Rarity bedroom and he sees her bed nearby and lays her down while putting a blanket over her. Rarity then woke up slightly to see (Y/N) which confused her a little bit.

Rarity: (Y/N)? What happened? Where's Hoity Toity?

(Y/N): He left a minute ago. Right now you need to rest up after all of your hard work Rarity.

Rarity: But what about the dresses he wants done by Tuesday?

(Y/N): Don't worry about it. I explained to him about how exhausted you are and he said that he'll allow you to get the rest that you need Rarity. Right now, I want you to rest because I care about you.

Rarity smiles and blushes at that and had a thought in her mind about something. (Y/N) then turns to go back to join the rest of the group before Rarity calls out to him.

Rarity: (Y/N), wait.

(Y/N): Yeah?

Rarity: Can you. . . come back for a second? There's actually something I want to give you.

(Y/N) then walks back to Rarity's bed and stops right in front of it.

(Y/N): What is it?

Rarity blushes as she leaned up and gave a small kiss to (Y/N) on the cheek which made him blush as he was surprised from that.

Rarity: I. . . wanted to say thank you for all of the help you gave me.

(Y/N): Well. . . um. . . no problem Rarity. I'd do anything for my friends like you.

Rarity then lays back down as (Y/N) leaves her bedroom and Rarity had one final thought in her mind.

Rarity: (Thoughts) This feeling. . . every time I'm around (Y/N).My heart always races when I'm with him. Could he be. . . the one for me?

Chapter 12 End.

Chapter 13: Feeling Pinkie Keen

(Y/N), Twilight, and Spike were outside as Twilight is practicing her magic with Spike wearing a necklace made out of leaves, a rock on his head and he is holding a stick. Twilight uses her magic to change the leaf necklace around Spike's neck into a tuxedo but then she notices that Spike is distracted.

Twilight Sparkle: Eyes over here, Spike!

Spike: Uh, sorry.

Twilight then turns the stick Spike is holding into a fancy cane.

Twilight Sparkle: For this to work, it's crucial we keep our concentration totally on the-

???: Ooh!

A familiar female voice was heard which cut off Twilight and her concentration as the rock she turned into a top hat transformed back into a rock and was about to land on Spike, but (Y/N) stops it with his magic.

(Y/N): You alright there Spike?

Spike: Yeah, thanks (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Spike! This magic needs our full attention to make it happen. There's no other way!

Spike: I can't help it. Look!

Spike pointed to Pinkie Pie who was darting around frantically with an umbrella hat on her head and she looked rather worried.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, never mind her. She's just being Pinkie Pie.

Spike: Super-extra Pinkie Pie today.

(Y/N): She's seems normal to me.

Twilight raised an eyebrow at that.

Twilight Sparkle: What are you talking about?

(Y/N): I've seen her like this before many times.

Twilight Sparkle: Are you sure? Because she looks like she's has an umbrella out in the daylight.

They all then look to see Pinkie whose tail is twitching and they then approach her.

Pinkie Pie: Hmm. . . Twitchy twitcha twitcha twitch.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie Pie? What in the wide, wide world of Equestria are you up to?

Pinkie Pie: Oh! It's my tail! It's my tail! It's a-twitch a-twitchin'! And you know what that means!

Twilight Sparkle: Actually, Pinkie, I haven't the slightest idea.

(Y/N): I do. It's Pinkie Sense.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie what now?

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)'s right Twilight. It's my Pinkie Sense and my tails twitchin' which means that stuff is going to start falling! You three better duck for cover.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Pinkie, it's not gonna rain.

(Y/N) then looks up to see Fluttershy flying above them carrying a large number of frogs in a wooden cat and he smirks at Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Why, there's barely even a cloud in the-ugh!

One of the frogs then land on Twilight's nose which makes her stare at it and the frog croaks.

Pinkie Pie: He just said "nice catch" in Frog.

(Y/N) chuckles at that and Twilight glares at him.

Fluttershy: Oh, I'm so, so sorry.

Everyone then looks up at Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: You okay, Twilight Sparkle? I just couldn't stand to see the pond getting so over-populated, what with the frogs all hopping into each other and all, so I decided to fly as many as I can on over to Froggy Bottom Bogg.

Twilight Sparkle: Of course you did.

(Y/N): Do you need any help Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: No thank you (Y/N), but thank you for asking. I better go now, bye-bye.

Fluttershy then flew away with the frogs she has with her while Twilight still has the lone frog on her face.

Pinkie Pie: Um. . . Twilight? You gotta little somethin' on your face there.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, really? Did your Pinkie Sense tell you that, too?

Pinkie Pie: Nah! I could just see it.

Pinkie walks off singing to herself and the frog that was on Twilight's face hopped off and hopped away.

Twilight Sparkle: C'mon you two, let's continue our practice session where there's a little less commotion.

Spike then climbs onto Twilight's back as she and (Y/N) walk off.

Spike: Wow! That was amazing! Pinkie Pie predicted something would fall, and it did!

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, come on. She said that something would fall, and a frog just happened to fall right around the same time. A coincidence, nothing else to it.

(Y/N): Actually when it comes to Pinkie Sense Twilight, I wouldn't debate on it being a coincidence.

Twilight Sparkle: *chuckles* Oh please, (Y/N). That's ridiculous. No one can predict future events like that.

Pinkie then suddenly returns with her tail twitching.

Pinkie Pie: My tail! My tail! Twitch-a-twitch! Twitch-a-twitch! Somethin' else is gonna fall!

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Pinkie, please. Nothing else is gonna fa-AAAH!

Twilight then accidentally falls into an empty ditch when she wasn't looking.

Spike: Oh no, Twilight fell!

Spike then turns to (Y/N) with a worried look.

Spike: Is it. . . safe to go help her?

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that as he jumps into the ditch and helps Twilight up from the ground.

(Y/N): Are you alright, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, thanks (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: It's okay, my tail stopped twitching.

Pinkie says this as she walks off again singing to herself.

Spike: Ha ha! That was amazing!

Twilight Sparkle: Oh please.

Applejack then arrives to the scene.

Applejack: Uh, Twilight? (Y/N)? Why are y'all hanging out in a ditch?

Spike: Because Pinkie Pie predicted it.

(Y/N): It was basically the whole Pinkie Sense prediction thing again.

Twilight Sparkle: Honestly, you two, she did not predict that. Two coincidences in a row like this may be unlikely, but it's still easier to believe than twitchy tails that predict the future.

Applejack then froze and gasps at that.

Applejack: Twitchy tail? Pinkie Sense? Whoa! Nyu-uh!

Applejack then nervously ducked under a vegetable stand.

(Y/N): Don't worry Applejack. The prediction already happened when Twilight fell in that ditch.

Applejack sighs in relief at that and crawled out from the vegetable stand.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't tell me you believe in this stuff, too?

Applejack: I know it doesn't make much sense, but those of us who have been in Ponyville a while have learned over time that, if Pinkie's a-twichin', you better listen.

(Y/N): Believe me, when I first denied it. I paid the consequences.

Spike: Really? What happened?

(Y/N): Let's just say that I ended up being stinky for the rest of the day. Got sprayed by falling skunks.

Twilight Sparkle: Falling skunks? Falling skunks?! *laughs* That's the most ridiculous story I've ever heard. That can't be true at all.

Applejack: Nah! It's true. Ah saw it with mah own eyes. He smelled like a bunch of rotten apples in a forest.

(Y/N): *shudders* Don't remind me.

Right then, Pinkie reappeared again and this time, her ears are flopping up and down.

Pinkie Pie: My ears are flopping! My ears are flopping!

Spike cringed in fear from that.

Spike: What does that mean?!

Pinkie Pie: I'll start a bath for you.

Pinkie tells this to Twilight as she walks off and (Y/N), Applejack, and Spike back away from Twilight who chuckled softly.

Twilight Sparkle: A bath? This thing keeps on getting more ridiculous by the minute!

At that moment, a pony who was pulling a cart rushes behind Twilight and over a mud puddle which splashes mud all over Twilight which made her growl angrily.

(Y/N): *snickers* Guess I'm not the only one who needed a bath.

Twilight gives (Y/N) an annoyed glare when he said that.

Later on, (Y/N) was waiting outside of Sugarcube Corner while Pinkie was giving Twilight a bath to clean up the mud she was covered in and as he did, a scream was heard from inside the building.

(Y/N): Geez, what's going on in there?

Soon the door opened and (Y/N) looked to see Twilight and Pinkie leaving Sugarcube Corner and he walked together with them through the town.

(Y/N): Had a nice bath, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: It would have been if there wasn't an alligator in the tube at the time.

(Y/N): Oh, so that's why you yelled. You must've met Gummy.

Twilight then glares at (Y/N) when he mentioned that.

Twilight Sparkle: You knew about the alligator and you didn't tell me?!

(Y/N): Uh. . . sorry?

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, forget it.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N) met Gummy when he came to visit me at Sugarcube Corner one time. They always love to do staring contests with each other.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Yep, Gummy's a fun little guy.

(Flashback)

(Y/N) was at Sugarcube Corner with Pinkie as she was smiling that (Y/N) got to meet Gummy for the first time. (Y/N) was currently staring at a small light green alligator with pale purple eyes and a pale, light grayish pistachio underbelly.

Both Gummy and (Y/N) were staring at each other for a minute before (Y/N) decides to break the silence.

(Y/N): So. . . you're supposed Pinkie's pet alligator Gummy that she won't shut up about.

Gummy simply just blinks at that.

(Y/N): Ha! You blinked!

Pinkie Pie: Yay! (Y/N) wins the staring contest with you Gummy!

Gummy simply just blinks again at that.

(Y/N): *chuckles* I like this guy.

(End of Flashback)

(Y/N): Anyway, how's it going with the Pinkie Sense?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I still don't believe all this. . . "special power" stuff. It's just a bunch of mumbo-jumbo.

Pinkie Pie: What's not to believe? You do magic, what's the difference?

Twilight Sparkle: Huge! For one thing, magic is something you study and practice. It only happens when you decide to do it, and it's meant to make something specific that you choose to happen, happen. With you, uh, it makes no sense at all!

(Y/N): Well, to be honest Twilight, when it comes to Pinkie, common sense doesn't exist.

Pinkie Pie: Exactly what (Y/N) said Twilight. Sometimes it's a bunch of random things happening to my body at random times that supposedly predict the future. I call 'em "combos".

Twilight Sparkle: Combos?

Pinkie Pie: Sure! You know, like, ear flop, then knee twitch, then eye flutter. That means the sky is about to be graced with a beautiful rainbow!

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. . . sure.

Twilight then approaches the Golden Oak Library until catches something.

Pinkie Pie: Uh-oh, I feel a combo coming on. Ear flop, eye flutter, knee twitch!

(Y/N): Uh oh! I know that combo!

(Y/N) then blocks Twilight's path from the door which confuses her.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), why are you in my way?

(Y/N): Because of-

The door suddenly slams open at (Y/N) which made Twilight and Pinkie gasp and Spike comes backing out while carrying a stack of books. The door then creaks back and (Y/N) falls to the ground flat as a pancake. Both Twilight and Pinkie then rush over to him as he got up from the ground, rubbing his head.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Are you alright?!

(Y/N): Ow! Clearly, I did not think that through. And to finish my sentence, the combo Pinkie did meant to watch out for opening doors.

Twilight Sparkle: What? Pinkie, I thought you said that combo meant "beautiful rainbow".

Pinkie Pie: Oh no-no-no-no-no. You're thinking of an ear flop, then knee twitch, then eye flutter. This was an ear flop, then eye flutter, then knee twitch. Are you okay (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Yeah, I'm fine. I'll remember not to do that next time.

Twilight Sparkle: I know you were just trying to protect me (Y/N), but next time try not to hurt yourself like that.

(Y/N): Yeah, thanks Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Still, I don't believe this.

Pinkie Pie: You don't believe because you don't understand.

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm. . .

Twilight had a thoughtful look on her face and (Y/N) could tell what Twilight was thinking as he went wide eyed.

(Y/N): No! No! No! Twilight, I know what you're thinking and let me just say that researching and experimenting Pinkie Sense is impossible. So, let it go already.

Twilight Sparkle: No way (Y/N). I will research Pinkie Sense and I will figure out how it works.

(Y/N): Ugh, fine. Then I might as well help you with it.

Later, in the basement of the Golden Oak Library, Twilight turned it into a laboratory where she has Pinkie hooked up to a machine with a helmet on her head with cords connected from it to a machine that was printing out graphs and her fore-hooves are strapped down to another machine while (Y/N) sat down on a chair nearby reading a book.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. Now when you get another twitch, we'll have all kinds of scientific information.

Pinkie Pie: Okie-dokie-lokie!

They all waited for Pinkie to twitch. . . but nothing was happening.

Twilight Sparkle: Any twitches yet?

Pinkie Pie: Nopey-dopey!

They all waited some more and there were still no twitches coming from Pinkie which annoyed Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Now? Anything?

Pinkie then concentrated a little, but nothing came out.

Pinkie Pie: Wait! Hold on! Uhh, no.

Twilight Sparkle: Are you kidding me?! After a whole day of nonstop twitching, now that I've got you all hooked up, you're not getting a single one?

Pinkie Pie: I don't control it, they just come and go.

Twilight Sparkle: That makes no sense!

Pinkie Pie: Sometimes you just have to believe in things, even when you can't figure 'em out.

Twilight Sparkle: I will not believe in anything I cannot explain.

(Y/N): Oh, really? Explain this then. Why are there different dimensions? How does all of reality exists?

Twilight Sparkle: Uh. . . well. . .

Twilight looked up for a second before having a look of defeat on her face.

(Y/N): Yeah, there a ton of things in life we can't explain like Pinkie Sense. Just face the facts and accept it how it is Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, fair point, but this is Pinkie and she's like all of us.

(Y/N): Eh, in a few ways. . . not really.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh come on (Y/N). There is no possible way that in all of reality, Pinkie has as so much unpredictable power that it doesn't make sense.

(Y/N): Watch.

Pinkie Pie: Wait, you two! I'm feeling something. . .

Twilight then points at (Y/N) with an excited look.

Twilight Sparkle: Ha, speak of the devil! What is it Pinkie?! What is it?!

Twilight and (Y/N) looked in interest and waited for a twitch. . . but it only Pinkie's stomach growling. (Y/N) then started laughing hard as he was on the ground and Twilight gave him an annoyed look.

Pinkie Pie: It's my tummy! That usually means I'm hungry! Let's eat!

(Y/N): *chuckles* Actually as a matter of fact, I could go for a bite to eat as well.

Twilight Sparkle: Urgh. . . You know what?

Twilight then takes the cords off of the machine and turns it off.

Twilight Sparkle: Just forget it! I don't need to know if this is real or not. I don't need to understand it! I don't even care!

(Y/N): Well, in that case let's go somewhere to get a snack.

Pinkie Pie: Okie-dokie-lokie.

Pinkie then takes the helmet off of her head and hopped up the stairs past Twilight and (Y/N), towards the door. When they all reached the door, Pinkie stopped and started to twitch her beware of opening doors combo which (Y/N) noticed and he stopped, but Twilight ignored it.

(Y/N): Twilight stop!

(Y/N) then uses his magic to bring Twilight to wear they were.

(Y/N): Pinkie just did her beware of opening doors combo.

Twilight Sparkle: What?

The door suddenly slams open which is revealed to be opened by Spike.

(Y/N): Geez Spike, you don't need to be so dramatic and always slam open a door.

Spike: Sorry about that, I was just seeing if you guys were around.

Twilight jaw dropped and looked back and forth between both (Y/N) and Pinkie and the door that Spike opened which she pointed to.

Twilight Sparkle: Did you three plan this?

Spike: Plan what?

(Y/N): Nope just Pinkie Sense, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Urgh! Enough with the Pinkie Sense excuses already! This is ridiculous. This can't be happening. This makes no sense. I have to figure this out.

Twilight then rushed up to (Y/N) with a serious look on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: And you're going to be needed for this (Y/N).

(Y/N) rolled his eyes at Twilight's demands.

(Y/N): Ugh, fine.

Later that day, Pinkie Pie is happily hopping along the road while a bush was quietly following her from a distance before stopping and a pair of binoculars popped out of it. It was Twilight who is wearing a safari pith helmet and (Y/N) then pops up next to Twilight with an annoyed look as he was also wearing a pith helmet and carrying a pencil along with a notebook to take notes for Twilight.

(Y/N): Seriously Twilight, were the helmets really necessary? This isn't some kind of safari journey and Pinkie is not some kind of wild animal.

Twilight Sparkle: I want to get as much research as possible (Y/N). And when it comes to scientific stuff like this, you have to do it in style.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Really? That's more of something Rarity would say if you ask me.

???: Twilight.

A voice surprised both (Y/N) and Twilight as they both looked behind them to see Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Honestly, Spike, don't you know better than to sneak up on ponies?

Spike: Oh, sorry, but, um, well, isn't that what you're doing?

Twilight Sparkle: No! I'm doing scientific research. I'm observing Pinkie Pie, scientific name: Pinkius Pieicus, in its natural habitat.

(Y/N): Again! She's not a wild animal!

Twilight Sparkle: In my case she is. There's something fishy going on with the whole twitchy prediction thing, and I'm getting to the bottom of it. So, shh. Come on, Pinkius Pieicus is on the move.

(Y/N) rolled his eyes as Twilight picked up the bush she's hiding in and they both went after Pinkie with Spike following them as well.

(Y/N), Twilight, and Spike followed Pinkie to the playground in front of the schoolhouse where Twilight watched through her binoculars and saw Pinkie rub her nose.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, (Y/N) write this down.

(Y/N) did as he was told with a bored look on his face.

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm. . . Itchy nose. . .

Pinkie then hid under a giant horseshoe and Twilight got excited over seeing that.

Twilight Sparkle: Aha! That makes no sense. See? She's hiding like something's about to fall from the sky, but a twitchy tail means something's gonna fall from the sky, not an itchy nose.

(Y/N) then remembers something about Pinkie's Pinkie Sense having an itchy nose and he gains a worried look.

(Y/N): I don't think somethings going to fall!

(Y/N) then puts up a bubble shield around all three of them which confused Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! What are you doing? I'm in the middle of explaining-

Spike: That's why!

Spike pointed up and Twilight turns around with a surprised look to see bees trying to sting (Y/N)'s shield, but they couldn't even put a crack in it.

Twilight Sparkle: Are those bees?

(Y/N): Yeah! And you were only half right with that one. An itchy nose actually means that something is going to appear from the sky, not fall from the sky.

Spike: Huh. That actually makes sense.

Spike takes out a handbook and writes what (Y/N) said down.

(Y/N): Hold on. Let me take care of this.

(Y/N) then uses a spell to take a cloud and he created a giant gust of wind that blew the bees far away.

Twilight Sparkle: Phew. Okay, now let's keep observing Pinkius Pieicus.

(Y/N): You're still calling her that?!

Twilight Sparkle: Like I said, necessary for scientific research.

(Y/N), Twilight, and Spike followed Pinkie to Sweet Apple Acres and were spying from behind a bale of hay next to the barn.

Spike: What's she doing now?

Twilight Sparkle: Smelling a flower.

Spike: Holy guacamole! I wonder what that means?

(Y/N): That. . . has nothing to do with Pinkie Sense since she's directly interacting with the flower.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait! I'm getting something. Ear flop, eye flutter, knee twitch.

(Y/N): Opening doors!

(Y/N) said this as him and Spike moved away from the barn while Twilight laughed.

Twilight Sparkle: You two really believe this stuff don't you? Here, let me show you there's nothing to be afraid of.

Twilight then walked up against the barn door and leaned against it.

Twilight Sparkle: There you see? There's nothing for you to be worried about.

(Y/N): Uh. . . it may not be that door Twilight. Doors can open from below you too like a cellar.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh please, there's not a cell- WHOA!

Twilight was about to fall into the apple cellar, but (Y/N) caught her with his magic to prevent her from falling in.

(Y/N): Told you so. Look.

(Y/N) pointed at an open red door on the ground with a flight of stairs.

(Y/N): See? An opening door.

Applejack then pokes her head from the cellar.

Applejack: (Y/N)! Twilight! You came to visit my new apple cellar, how nice.

(Y/N): Yeah, how's it going down there by the way.

Applejack: We're still getting things set up, but we're nearly done.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh! We're wasting time! We need to keep following Pinkie!

(Y/N), Twilight, and Spike followed Pinkie into the park and were spying from behind a bench.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay you two. Take this down.

Twilight then looked closely at Pinkie to see that her tail was twitching.

Twilight Sparkle: Twitchy tail.

Spike: Twitchy tail? *gasps* Twitchy tail!

(Y/N) then looked up and sees a bunch of work Pegasi and sees some a bunch of stuff over Twilight and he goes wide eyed.

Twilight Sparkle: Hush, Spike! We can't let Pinkie know we're here, remember?

Spike: Something's gonna fall, something's gonna fall! Run for your lives.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, Spike honestly, you're overreact-

(Y/N): TWILIGHT! WATCH OUT!

(Y/N) tackles Twilight to the ground as a bunch of stuff falls onto the ground which included a flower pot, an anvil, a carriage carrying hay, and a piano at the spot they were originally at. (Y/N) looks at the objects with a shocked look on his face.

(Y/N): That was close!

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. . . it was. And. . . um, (Y/N).

(Y/N) looked back at Twilight and sees the position they are both in as (Y/N) is on top of Twilight and their faces are inches away from each other. They both had blushes on their faces and Twilight's heart was beating fast. (Y/N) then got off Twilight rubbing the back of his head.

(Y/N): S-Sorry about that Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: N-No. It's okay, you were just protecting me. (Thoughts) I kind of liked it too.

(Y/N): Anyway, we should probably take a break.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, I agree.

Pinkie Pie is just walking around doing her own thing until Applejack approaches her who is carrying a bucket full of apples.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, Applejack. Whatcha doin'?

Applejack: Takin' more apples to my new apple cellar. How 'bout you, Pinkie? Whatchu doin'?

Pinkie Pie: Oh, letting Twilight and (Y/N) secretly follow me all day without me knowing.

This causes Twilight to be shocked as she came out of hiding along with (Y/N) and Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: You mean you knew all along?! Why didn't you tell me?

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* Silly, that would've spoiled the secret!

(Y/N): You know I kind of had a feeling you knew about us following you Pinkie.

Twilight then glares at (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: What?! How could you know?!

(Y/N): If I had experience with knowing Pinkie Sense, then I could definitely say that Pinkie's Pinkie Sense could tell where we were.

Twilight facehooved at that.

Spike: Tail. . . still twitching?

Pinkie Pie: All done, clear skies from here on in, as far as I can tell.

As Pinkie said that, her entire body starts to shake and twitch all over.

(Y/N): That's a new one!

Spike: Oh no! What does that one mean?

Pinkie Pie: Dunno, never gotten any like it before, but whatever that shudder's about, it's a doozy. Something you'd never expect to happen is gonna happen!

Pinkie's body then twitched all over a second time.

Pinkie Pie: And it's gonna happen. . . at Froggy Bottom Bogg!

Applejack: *gasps* That's where Fluttershy's headed!

Spike: Oh no! Is it about her?

Pinkie Pie: Uh, I'm not sure.

(Y/N): Well, we need to go right now then and make sure she's okay!

Twilight Sparkle: Calm down, everypony. All we know right now is that Pinkie Pie just got a case of the shivers. That's all.

Twilight then realizes that everypony ran off which annoyed her so she decided to follow them as well and she put Spike on her back.

Spike: Hey! I thought you didn't believe in this stuff?

Twilight Sparkle: I don't. I just want to be there to see the look on Pinkie's face when we find out nothing's wrong.

Pinkie Pie: Okie-dokie!

As they got closer and closer to Froggy Bottom Bog, everyone stopped running to look around and Pinkie started twitching again which Twilight smirked at.

Twilight Sparkle: Cold? Need a jacket or something?

Pinkie Pie: No thanks, I'm fine. *shivers*

(Y/N) then walked up beside Pinkie and put his hoof around her.

(Y/N): Don't worry Pinkie. If there's one thing that will help us in this situation, it's definitely your Pinkie Sense since it's the most wonderful thing on you.

Pinkie Pie: Aw, thanks (Y/N).~

Pinkie rubbed her cheeks on (Y/N)'s which made him blush a bit and Twilight gave Pinkie an extremely jealous glare.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) Oh, I see. She's using that Pinkie Sense nonsense to make me jealous.

Spike: So. . . Whadda'ya think happened to Fluttershy?

Applejack: I hope nothin'.

Spike: I know, but, whadda'ya think happened?

Applejack: I'm tryin' not to think about it.

(Y/N): Yeah, Spike. Let's just hope that Fluttershy is okay and nothing deeper.

Applejack: Look! There's Froggy Bottom Bogg!

Everypony then went in the area of Froggy Bottom Bogg and started to look around for Fluttershy.

Applejack: Fluttershy?

(Y/N): Fluttershy? Are you here?

Pinkie Pie: Fluttershy?

When Pinkie looked under a lilypad, Spike hopped on Pinkie's head and found Fluttershy and he hugged her out of relief.

Spike: Fluttershy! You're okay!

Fluttershy: Of course.

Applejack: Phew, what a relief.

Pinkie Pie: I'm so glad everything's all right.

(Y/N): Yeah, now that we know that Fluttershy's safe, we can get the heck out of here.

Twilight Sparkle: Sorry, I know it's not nice to gloat but. . . Aha! I told you there was nothing to worry about, and I was right.

Some green smoke then appeared around the group making them cough as Twilight continued gloating over how right she was.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie Pie said whatever she was shuddering about was a *cough* doozy, and *cough* and the only *cough* doozy here is how right I am.

Everypony then looked behind Twilight as something was rising up out of the swamp and they got extremely worried looks and they all hid behind (Y/N) out of fear.

Applejack: Um. . . Twilight?

Twilight ignored Applejack and kept on gloating.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie's made a lot of predictions today but *cough* ugh, what is that smell? But what we've shown here is that there's no point in believing *cough* in anything you can't see for yourself.

(Y/N): Uh. . . then you might wanna look behind you.

Twilight then looked behind her and looked up and was shocked to see that a four-headed hydra was behind them.

Twilight Sparkle: I see it. . . but I don't believe it!

Pinkie Pie: Is that a hydra?!

Applejack: Who cares? Run!

Everypony then runs off for their lives, but (Y/N) stopped and looked back to see Pinkie back up slowly from it in fear. The hydra was just about to take a bite of Pinkie, but (Y/N) grabbed her by the tail and pulled her away and the hydra hit it's head in the swamp.

(Y/N): Let's go, Pinkie!

Pinkie then runs off alongside (Y/N) as they catch up with their friends. They all ran through the swampland while dodging the hydra's heads which tried to attack the group, but they all kept using the swampland's environment to their advantage.

The group then reached a dead-end until Twilight looked around to where there is someplace they could all run to.

Twilight Sparkle: Everypony up that hill!

Spike: Help!

Everypony looked back to see Spike stuck in the marsh with the hydra closing in.

(Y/N): Don't worry, I gotcha!

(Y/N) used his magic to quickly lift Spike out of the marsh and brought him to the group before the hydra could attack the young dragon.

The group then quickly ran up the hill as the hydra refuses to give up going after the group.

Twilight Sparkle: I think we're gonna make it.

Spike: But Pinkie's still shuddering!

Spike points to Pinkie who is still twitching before she stopped.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, lookie there, it stopped.

However, it started to happen again as she said that.

Pinkie Pie: O-h-h-h, t-h-e-r-e i-t i-s a-g-a-i-n!

The group keeps running until they all made it to a cliff with only thin stone pillars to serve as stepping stones to the other side. They all then felt the ground shake and they turned around to see the Hydra climbing up the hill.

Twilight Sparkle: He'll be up here in no time!

(Y/N) then got a determined look on his face as he stepped forward.

(Y/N): Everypony get across that cliff! I'll handle the hydra!

Everpony gasps at (Y/N)'s demands.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), don't! It's too dangerous!

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! You did this with Nightmare Moon and the Ursa Minor, and now this?!

(Y/N): Don't worry, I plan on distracting it to buy you enough time.

Applejack: Sugarcube, why do ya have to keep doing this for us?

(Y/N): Because I care about all of you and it's my job to protect my friends! Now go!

(Y/N) shoots a magic beam from his horn to knock the hydra back a bit and he flew after it.

Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and Fluttershy: (Y/N)!

Spike: He's going to take on that thing on his own!?

Twilight Sparkle: I guess so. Come on, everypony! He's trying to buy us some time to get across, so let's use it.

As the mares and Spike tried to get over the cliff, (Y/N) is currently facing the hydra as he flies up face to face with it and he hits his hooves together.

(Y/N): Hey hydra! Why don't pick on someone your own size?

The hydra gives (Y/N) a confused look as he shrugs his shoulders.

(Y/N): . . .Okay. Even though you're way bigger than me. Doesn't matter, bring it!

The hydra roars at (Y/N) as it tries to bite (Y/N) and he dodges it with ease. He then shoots a magic beam from his horn at a head of one of the hydra's and when it hit, the hydra got stunned as it was blinded by the beam that (Y/N) shot at it.

Seeing an opening, (Y/N) dives down and his entire body glows (F/C) and he flew towards the hydra's stomach and he used the speed of his flight to push it up into the sky. As soon as they were above the clouds, (Y/N) stopped pushing the hydra in the sky and flew to face it once. The hydra didn't notice at first that it was hundreds of feet in the air as it roared at (Y/N). (Y/N) just smirks at the hydra.

(Y/N): Heh, aren't you forgetting where you are buddy?

(Y/N) points down to the ground and the hydra looks where he was pointing and the heads of the hydra all looked at each other before they all gave bored looks as they know what was going to happen next. The hydra then falls fast to the ground and (Y/N) puts some energy into his hoof before diving fast after the hydra as well.

(Y/N): You're finished!

(Y/N) dives down extremely fast at the hydra and charges up his hoof before he punches it hard in the stomach and it got sent deep into the swamp while creating a large splash of water.

(Y/N): Next time, think twice before threatening me or my friends. Not that there will be a next time for you.

(Y/N) then flies back to the where his friends are and he saw them on the other side of the cliff that they have crossed over and landed in front of them. Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy then ran up to hug him tightly.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)! I'm so glad that you're okay!

Fluttershy: That was scary. I was really worried about you.

(Y/N): Yeah, I'm sorry that I made you all worried, but I couldn't just stand there and do nothing.

Applejack: It's alright (Y/N). We get it, ya care about us that much and ya hate to see your friends in danger.

(Y/N): Exactly Applejack. Besides, it's also part of the promise I kept to my mother.

Applejack: Yeah, we get that you also want to keep your mom's word.

Twilight Sparkle: All that matters is that you and all of us are okay and I'd say we just had ourselves one heck of a doozy.

Pinkie's body then twitches all over again.

Pinkie Pie: That wasn't it.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

Spike: What wasn't what?

Applejack: What are you talking about, Pink?

Pinkie Pie: The hydra that (Y/N) fought wasn't the doozy. I'm still getting the shudders. *shudders* You see? There it is again. Whatever the doozy was at Froggy Bottom Bogg, my Pinkie Sense says it still hasn't happened.

Twilight didn't know how to respond as she was in extreme shock at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh? But I- WHAT?! The hydra wasn't the doozy?! How could it not be the doozy?! What could be doozier than that?!

Pinkie Pie: Dunno, but it just wasn't it.

That was the last straw for Twilight as she got SO angry at that her entire coat went white and her mane and tail practically went up in flames. Everypony was worried about what was going to happen as they all recoiled in fear. Eventually, Twilight stopped as she had burn marks all over her and she fell to the ground exhausted and the burn marks slowly came off of Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh. . . I give up. . .

Spike: Give what up, Twi?

Twilight Sparkle: The fight. I can't fight it anymore. I don't understand how, why, or what, but Pinkie Sense somehow. . . makes sense. I don't see how it does, but it just does. Just because I don't understand doesn't mean it's not true.

Pinkie Pie: Y-Y-Y-You m-m-mean you b-b-b-believe?

Twilight Sparkle: Yup, I guess I do.

Then, as if magic happened, Pinkie's entire body finally stopped shuddering and twitching.

Pinkie Pie: *gasps* That was it! That's the doozy!

Twilight Sparkle: What? What is?

Pinkie Pie: You believing! I never expected that to happen! That was the doozy, oh and, oh what a doozy of a doozy it was!

Pinkie then walks off singing and (Y/N) thinks for a second before getting an idea in his mind.

(Y/N): Wait a second! It makes sense!

Fluttershy: What does (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Pinkie's doozy. If I hadn't known any better, I think that Pinkie's Pinkie Sense must've been mad at Twilight for not taking it seriously, so it made that doozy on Pinkie.

Spike: Wow, that does make sense.

(Y/N): Well, let's head back home everypony. We've all enough doozies for one day. I say we take the time to relax.

Everypony nodded at that as they all head back home to their respective places for the day.

The next day, (Y/N) was just walking out of his house and when he got up to the Golden Oak Library, he hears giggling inside and got curious so he steps inside to see Twilight and Pinkie with umbrella hats on which made him chuckle.

(Y/N): I guess you two are already prepared for the Pinkie Sense huh?

Twilight Sparkle: Yep. Do you want an umbrella hat too, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Sure, I'll take one.

Pinkie then pulls an umbrella hat out of nowhere and places it on (Y/N)'s head. Spike then enters the room which Twilight notices.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, good, Spike, you're here. Take a letter.

Spike: With pleasure, Twilight.

Spike was about to take a letter until he got distracted by the umbrella hats that the three were wearing.

Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, I'm happy to report that- Spike, what have I been saying about focus?

Spike: I know, but I. . . well. . .

(Y/N): What's wrong, Spike? Never thought you'd see us with umbrella hats on?

Spike: Not really, no.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie's tail's a-twitchin'. What else can we do?

Everyone then laughs at that for a little bit until Twilight got Spike's attention again to write the letter to Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: I am happy to report that I now realize there are wonderful things in this world you just can't explain, but that doesn't necessarily make them any less true. It just means you have to choose to believe in them, and sometimes it takes a friend to show you the way.

Pinkie Pie: Honk!

Spike: Honk.

Twilight Sparkle: Always your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

(Y/N), Twilight, and Pinkie then left the library as Pinkie's tail twitches again which (Y/N) and Twilight notice.

(Y/N): There it goes again.

Twilight Sparkle: I wonder what's gonna drop outta the sky this time?

Pinkie Pie: You never know.

The three then walk off and Spike goes out of a window to send the letter to Princess Celestia, but instead something then lands right in front of him as it was Princess Celestia herself which shocks Spike.

Spike: Twitchy tail?

Princess Celestia takes the scroll that Spike was about to send and she flies while Spike was amazed.

Spike: Holy guacamole!

Chapter 13 End.

Chapter 14: Sonic Rainboom

In a field, Rainbow Dash is giving Fluttershy a lesson with cheering with (Y/N) helping her out as well.

Rainbow Dash: Now, what have we learned?

Fluttershy: Lots of control.

Rainbow Dash: Good.

Fluttershy: Screaming and hollering.

Rainbow Dash: Yes and most importantly?

Fluttershy: Passion!

(Y/N): Alright then Fluttershy, give us a big cheer!

Fluttershy then takes a deep breath in. . . and she cheered in a really soft tone.

Fluttershy: Yay.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh. You're gonna cheer for me like that? Louder.

(Y/N): Come on, Dash she's trying. Try it again Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Yay.

Rainbow Dash: Louder!

This made Fluttershy flinch as she decides to try once again.

Fluttershy: Yay.

Rainbow Dash: Louder!

Fluttershy then takes a huge deep breath in and then. . .

Fluttershy: Yaaay.

It was still in the same soft tone that she did before.

Rainbow Dash facehooved and fell backwards while (Y/N) just nervously chuckles.

Fluttershy: Too loud?

(Y/N) then walks up to Fluttershy and puts a hoof around her.

(Y/N): Don't worry Fluttershy. You may not be the most enthusiastic pony we know, but you'll definitely get the cheer that Dash wants soon.

Fluttershy blushes at that and smiles at (Y/N)'s motivation.

Rainbow Dash: *sighs* Whatever.

Rainbow Dash then flies back up into the air.

Rainbow Dash: I'm going to go start practicing my stunts, and (Y/N), keep teaching Fluttershy how to get a proper cheer going.

(Y/N): You got it. Now Fluttershy, when you cheer, you've got to give some confidence inside your voice okay?

Fluttershy gulps and nods at that.

(Y/N): Here, let's try together as Rainbow Dash is practicing her stunts.

Rainbow Dash flies onto a cloud to get ready as both (Y/N) and Fluttershy look at her from below.

Fluttershy: Yay.

(Y/N): Go Dash!

Rainbow Dash takes a deep breath and then jumps off of the cloud like a diving board and takes off flying with confidence in her eyes.

Rainbow Dash: And now, phase one of my routine.

Rainbow Dash then manuvers herself in a zig-zag pace past a few trees and zooms past (Y/N) and Fluttershy as they were cheering her on.

Fluttershy: Wooo.

(Y/N): Nice! Keep it up!

Rainbow Dash: Phase two.

Rainbow Dash then flies in a circular motion around a few clouds to make them spin like globes and both Fluttershy and (Y/N) got dizzy a little from looking at that before regaining their composure to look at her and cheer for her once again.

Fluttershy: Way to go.

(Y/N): Bring it home, Dash!

Rainbow Dash: Here we go. Phase three. The Sonic Rainboom.

Rainbow Dash then flies up into the air and did a few loops before flying straight towards Fluttershy and (Y/N). She was significantly gaining speed and she continued to fly downwards. Fluttershy could only gaze in suspense and (Y/N) had a huge smile to see Rainbow Dash finish her performance with a Sonic Rainboom. Tears formed in Rainbow Dash's eyes as she continues to attempt to break the sound barrier with her speed. She had almost made it, but suddenly the sound barrier won and threw Rainbow Dash in the opposite direction. As Rainbow Dash screamed, Fluttershy placed a hoof on her mouth.

Fluttershy: Oh dear. Will she be okay?

(Y/N) then glowed his horn to try and sense where Rainbow Dash is headed and he could tell where she was going to end up.

(Y/N): Don't worry. She'll be fine. And I also think it's about time we meet up with our friends.

(Y/N) then teleported both of them to where Rainbow Dash was flying off to.

While Rainbow Dash was practicing her stunts with Fluttershy and (Y/N), the rest of the Mane 7 were helping Twilight clean up the library which was a mess thanks to Twilight who was studying non-stop for a week. Twilight sighs as they all just finish up putting the last book on the shelf.

Twilight Sparkle: Last one. Thank you so much for helping me clean up all these books, guys. It was a crazy week of studying.

(Y/N) then teleported into the library along with Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, (Y/N). Fluttershy. What a surprise. If you two came to help me clean up the library, you're a little late for that.

(Y/N): Actually, I'm in here for a different reason Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh, what is it?

A scream was then heard as (Y/N) flies up at the window and holds his hooves out to catch Rainbow Dash as she crashes into him and onto a bookshelf as only a few books came off of the shelf. Everypony gasped at what just happened.

Rainbow Dash: Hehe. Sorry about that ladies.

Rainbow Dash then heard muffled yells as she looked below and she blushes to see that she was sitting on (Y/N)'s face. She quickly flew off of him as he regained his breath.

(Y/N): *deep inhale* You really need to work on that last one, Dash.

Rainbow Dash: *nervous chuckle* Sorry about that (Y/N).

(Y/N): Don't worry, I'm fine.

Twilight Sparkle: So what were you three up to that made Rainbow Dash fly into here?

Rainbow Dash: We've been practicing my stunts and to be honest, "that" was a feeble performance.

Fluttershy: Actually, it wasn't all bad. I particularly liked it when you made the clouds spin.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh. I'm not talking about my performance, I'm talking about yours. That feeble cheering!

(Y/N): Don't be so hard on her Dash. She's at least trying to get better. Aren't you, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: Yes I am.

Rainbow Dash: Well, I guess since we're here, I might as well tell you all this. I really wish you guys could come to Cloudsdale to see me compete in the Best Young Flyer Competition.

Twilight Sparkle: What's that?

Pinkie Pie: It's where all the greatest Pegasus flyers get together and show off their different flying styles! Some are fast!

Pinkie then ran around the library making car sounds before stopping.

Pinkie Pie: And some are graceful.

Pinkie then did a little ballerina twirl.

Applejack: Golly. I'd love to see you strut yer stuff in that competition.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah. I wish you guys could be there. Fluttershy's a great support, but her cheering isn't exactly inspirational while (Y/N) does a way better job at it.

Fluttershy felt a little down at that statement, but (Y/N) pats her on the back a little to make her feel better.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! I'd love to see you make a sonic rainboom! It's like, the most coolest thing ever! Even though I've never actually seen it, but I mean come on! It's a sonic rainboom! How not cool could it possibly not be?!

Twilight Sparkle: What's a sonic rainboom?

Pinkie Pie: You really need to get out more. The sonic rainboom is legendary! When a Pegasus like Rainbow Dash gets going sooo fast. . . Boom! A sonic boom and a rainbow can happen all at once!

Applejack: And Rainbow Dash here's the only pony to ever pull it off!

(Y/N): I'm actually quite curious to see it myself.

Rainbow Dash: It was a long time ago. . . I was just a filly.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, but you're gonna do it again, right?

Rainbow Dash hesitated for a moment at that.

Rainbow Dash: Are. . . you kidding? I'm the greatest flyer to ever come out of Cloudsdale! I could do sonic rainbooms in my sleep.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow. If you pull that off, you'll win the crown for sure!

Rainbow Dash: The grand prize is an entire day with the Wonderbolts. A whole day of flying with my lifelong heroes. . . It'll be a dream come true!

Fluttershy: Yay.

Rainbow Dash: I'm gonna go rest up. Don't wanna over prepare myself, y'know. Hehe.

Rainbow Dash then turns to Fluttershy.

Rainbow Dash: You, on the other hand, better keep practicing. I need a cheering section to match my spectacular performance.

Rainbow Dash then looks at (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Say (Y/N), will you come to Cloudsdale with me to support me. Your cheering on the other hand will definitely be a lot of help.

(Y/N): You kidding? Of course I will. Besides, I've never been up in Cloudsdale before so maybe you can give me a little tour.

Rainbow Dash: Sure thing (Y/N). I'll meet you there.

Rainbow Dash then flies out of the window as Fluttershy looks back at the group.

Fluttershy: She's practiced that move a hundred times, and she's never even come close to doing it. I don't know if I can cheer loud enough to help her.

(Y/N): Don't worry Fluttershy, you'll definitely get it eventually. Just keep practicing it like Rainbow Dash and said, and I'm sure you'll make her happy.

Fluttershy: Thank you (Y/N). I'll see you in Cloudsdale.

Fluttershy then flies out of the window as (Y/N) waves at her. He then turns back to the group and get's a conflicted look on his face.

(Y/N): This will definitely be a problem though since over half of us aren't Pegasi or Alicorns.

Rarity: Indeed, well Twilight go on.

Twilight Sparkle: Go on what?

Rarity: Find a spell that will get us wingless ponies into Cloudsdale. Didn't you see how nervous she was?

Applejack: Nervous? Have you spit yer bit or somethin'? She was tootin' her own horn louder than the brass section of a marching band!

Rarity: Oh, puh-lease. I have put on enough fashion shows to recognize stage fright when I see it. We've got to find a way to be there for her. Now go on!

Twilight Sparkle: Sounds like we need a flight spell, but which book was it again?

Pinkie Pie: I got it!

Pinkie pulls the book that Twilight needed out of nowhere and it's to her.

Pinkie Pie: Check out page twenty-seven.

Applejack: How'd you do that?

(Y/N) shakes his head slowly at Applejack.

(Y/N): I wouldn't question it.

Twilight Sparkle: Here it is! A spell that will allow Earth ponies to fly for three days.

She then get's a serious look on her face when looking at the spell.

Twilight Sparkle: It looks really difficult. . . I'm not sure I can do it.

Rarity: Well, (Y/N). Can you do it?

(Y/N) then takes a look at the spell that was in the book and had the same serious look that Twilight had.

(Y/N): Hmm. . . I don't know. I'm not as experienced with spells like these.

Rarity: You two have got to try though!

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. . . But who's gonna volunteer to be the test subject?

Rarity: I will! For Rainbow Dash, I will go first.

(Y/N): Well. . . here goes nothing.

Both Twilight and (Y/N) look at each other and nodded as they glowed their horns and pointed them at Rarity who stood bravely as the magic took her in it's ethereal embrace while both (Y/N) and Twilight grunted from the pressure they were feeling at the intensity of the spell. Finally, a spark of light ignited which created a pulse that knocked Twilight and (Y/N) away to the ground. When they all looked up they gasped happily at what they saw next.

Twilight Sparkle: I think it worked!

Rarity now has wings, but they weren't Pegasus wings, they were instead butterfly-like wings.

Rarity: It worked! I'm actually flying! Is there a mirror around? I would love to see my new wings!

Pinkie then zooms and reappears with a mirror in front of Rarity who gasped before smiling brightly.

Rarity: They're gorgeous!

Pinkie Pie: So pretty!

Applejack: And dandy!

Twilight Sparkle: And too much effort.

Everypony then turned to both (Y/N) and Twilight when she said that.

Twilight Sparkle: Listen everypony, I want to be there for Rainbow Dash as much as any of you but. . .

(Y/N): That spell was way too much for even both of us to handle so we can't put wings on all of you, we'll have to find a different alternative. Twilight is there another spell that can allow non-Pegasus ponies to walk on clouds in Cloudsdale.

Twilight then heard that last part and perked up at that.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), say that last part again.

(Y/N): "Walk on clouds in Cloudsdale?"

Twilight Sparkle: That's it! A cloud walking spell! We can use that spell to walk on the clouds in Cloudsdale.

(Y/N): That's great, but how are you all going to get there without flight?

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Don't worry, we can use the hot air balloon I used for the Running of the Leaves awhile back.

(Y/N): Well then, you girls get prepared with that, I'm going to go and meet up with Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy and go with them to Cloudsdale.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay then, we'll see you there (Y/N).

(Y/N) then flies out of the library to meet up with the two Pegasi.

(Y/N) flew and arrived at Rainbow Dash's house and he saw both her and Fluttershy preparing to leave.

(Y/N): Hey girls.

Fluttershy: Hello (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: So you ready to come and see what a cloud city is like?

(Y/N): Yep and there is something I should tell you, our friends are looking for a spell so that they can come to Cloudsdale to support you.

Rainbow Dash: Really? They are?

(Y/N): Yep, Twilight currently trying to figure one out, so well leave it her in order for all of them to figure out a way to get to Cloudsdale.

Rainbow Dash: That's great to hear. Anyways, (Y/N) follow me.

And with that, the three flew off out of Ponyville to Cloudsdale.

As they all flew into the sky, they eventually arrived at the mobile cloud city known as Cloudsdale.

Rainbow Dash: There it is, (Y/N). Cloudsdale, mine and Fluttershy's hometown.

(Y/N): Wow! Normally I would see clouds so large back on Earth, but this is just simply amazing. A real cloud city.

Fluttershy: It's always nice to come back here every once in awhile.

Rainbow Dash: Just wait till you land and see the city (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash then looks at Fluttershy.

Rainbow Dash: Also, you've got to learn to be assertive, Fluttershy. Don't be afraid to speak up.

Fluttershy: Okay, Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Don't worry Fluttershy. I believe that you can speak up for yourself.

Fluttershy smiled a little at that.

The three then land in Cloudsdale and looked around the area while some ponies were surprised to see (Y/N), the male alicorn and the Hero of Ponyville with their own eyes.

(Y/N): Wow! This is amazing! I'm actually on a large cloud that's actually a real life city.

Rainbow Dash: What's the sky like back on Earth, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Nothing compared to this. Clouds would just zoom by everyday and some are small and some are large. Nothing could live on a cloud like this back on Earth.

Fluttershy: So nopony moves the clouds in the sky on Earth?

(Y/N): Nope, they just move on their own.

???: Well, well, well. What do we have here?

A voice was heard as three Pegasus stallions land in front of (Y/N), Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy. The first Pegasus stallion is named Dumb-Bell and he has a dark grayish brown coat, a light amberish gray mane and tail, moderate azure eyes and his Cutie Mark is a dumbbell with six weights. The second Pegasus is named Hoops and he has a light gamboge coat, a grayish tangelo mane and tail and a Cutie Mark which is three basketballs. The third Pegasus stallion is named Score and he has a Persian bluish gray coat, reddish brownish gray mane and tail and his Cutie Mark is Three American footballs.

Hoops: It's our old friend Rainbow Crash!

Dumb-Bell: Get kicked outta any flight schools lately?

The three of them then laugh at that taunt.

Rainbow Dash: I didn't get kicked out.

Dumb-Bell: Face it, Rainbow Crash. Flight school had too many rules, and not enough naptimes for you.

Hoops: Huh, ask her about the sonic rainboom.

Dumb-Bell: That's nothing but an old mare's tale. You don't have the skills to try something like that.

Fluttershy: Now wait just a minute!

The boy bullies then gave their attention to Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Oh, I'm sorry. I'm trying to be more assertive. Anyhow. . . She is going to do a sonic rainboom!

Dumb-Bell: No she's not, 'cause there's no such thing!

(Y/N): Actually, if were talking Rainbow Dash here, there is a such thing as a sonic rainboom. It takes extreme skill and practice to pull off.

The Boy Bullies then looked at (Y/N) and laughed at him.

Dumb-Bell: And who is this new loser that you have with you?

(Y/N) smirked at that.

(Y/N): Pop quiz hotshot, the loser you just called is an alicorn stallion that's fought Nightmare Moon and is known to be the Hero of Ponyville. What do you say to that?

The three boys then noticed that (Y/N) is an alicorn which made them go wide eyed for a second, but they regained their composure to try and retort to that.

Score: I would say what makes you so cool? Other than being an alicorn.

(Y/N): I don't need to be cool to impress others and talk down to others just to make myself look better, unlike you three who pick on my friends for no reason. Maybe you three are actually bullying just to compensate for something really small.

The three boy bullies jaw dropped at that as Rainbow Dash laughed and Fluttershy giggled quietly.

(Y/N): What's the matter? Cat got your tongue? I can't hear your answer with your mouths hanging down like that?

The boys didn't know how to respond to that as they growled and walked away. However, Dumb-Bell turns back to face the group one more time.

Dumb-Bell: We'll be at the Cloudiseum to see your sonic rainboom. That is if you can do it, Rainbow Crash.

After the boy bullies left, Rainbow Dash turned to (Y/N) with an impressed smile on her face.

Rainbow Dash: That was great (Y/N)! You totally messed with their feathers.

(Y/N): Hey, if there's one thing that I hate, it's my friends getting picked on. Also great job on being assertive Fluttershy, you were great as well.

Fluttershy blushed a little at that compliment with a smile before shaking it away.

Rainbow Dash then had a conflicted look on her face.

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N). . . do you really think I can do a sonic rainboom?

(Y/N) then turned to Rainbow Dash confused.

(Y/N): Of course, Dash. Why wouldn't I? I know you can do it.

Rainbow Dash: Well. . . I'm starting to feel like I can't do it.

Fluttershy: But Rainbow Dash, just because you've failed the sonic rainboom a hundred thousand times in practice doesn't mean you won't be able to do it in front of an entire stadium, full of impatient, super-critical sportsfan ponies.

(Y/N) caught on to what Fluttershy just said as he facehooved and Rainbow Dash started panicking.

Rainbow Dash: Aaaaaah! What do I do?! Everypony's gonna see me fail! The Wonderbolts will never let a loser like me join. Princess Celestia will probably banish me to the Everfree Forest! My life is ruined!

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash! Get a grip and pull it together!

(Y/N) grabbed Rainbow Dash by the shoulders and shook her a bit to stop and he gave her an extremely serious look.

(Y/N): Nopony like you on my watch is going to fail! This is my friend Rainbow Dash I'm talking about here! She's the most competitive and awesome flyer in Equestria! If anything she's more than capable of performing a sonic rainboom! I'm not letting you doubt yourself like this, do you understand me?!

Rainbow Dash looked at (Y/N) straight in the eyes and could see the extreme seriousness he had as she took a couple of deep breaths and got the same serious look he did as she flew a little in the air.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, your right (Y/N). I can do this!

(Y/N): That's the spirit!

Fluttershy: Rare. . .

Rainbow Dash: Rare? What's rare?

Fluttershy: Rarity?

Fluttershy pointed behind Rainbow Dash and she looked to see Rarity with her beautiful wings and she jaw dropped.

Rainbow Dash: Rarity?! Are you flying?!

Rarity: I most certainly am! Aren't my wings smashing?! Twilight made them for me. I just adore them! Why so shocked? We couldn't leave our favorite flyer without a big cheering section!

Rainbow Dash: We? Wait you mean. . .

The rest of the Mane 7 then appeared in a hot air balloon which surprised Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy before they both smile.

Rainbow Dash: I can't believe it!

Fluttershy: It's incredible!

Rainbow Dash: This is so cool! You guys made it!

(Y/N): See, I told you they were coming.

Pinkie Pie: Sure did!

Pinkie then jumped out of the hot air balloon which worried Rainbow Dash as she thought Pinkie was going to fall through the clouds.

Rainbow Dash: Wait!

However, Pinkie instead landed on the cloud and was able to walk on them like any Pegasus pony while the other mares in the hot air balloon got out and was able to stand on the clouds while Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were surprised to see this.

Rainbow Dash: How'd you do that? Only Pegasus ponies can walk on clouds.

Pinkie Pie: Haha. Pretty cool, huh?

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N) and I found a spell that makes temporary wings, but it was too difficult to do more than once. So I found an easier spell that lets the rest of us walk on clouds.

Applejack: And we came to cheer ya to victory!

Rainbow Dash: To be honest, I was starting to get just the teeniest, tiniest bit nervous. But I feel a lot better now thanks to (Y/N) and now that you guys are here. Hey, we've got some time before the competition. Why don't Fluttershy and I show you around Cloudsdale?

Everypony cheered and agreed to this idea.

The Mane 7 are now walking across the clouds in Cloudsdale and checking out the cloud city.

Rainbow Dash: Here it is: the greatest city in the sky!

Everypony marveled in the wonder as they look around Cloudsdale which was made up of entire collections of various large clouds that had buildings on it. However, Rarity was too busy admiring her own reflection in a store window which (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash noticed.

Rainbow Dash: Uhh. . . Some of the greatest Pegasi in history came from Cloudsdale!

Rarity was so busy admiring herself in the mirror that she didn't notice that her friends continued walking off until a few seconds later.

Rarity: Oh, wait for me.

As Rarity goes to catch up with her friends, three construction Pegasus stallions who are working on a cloud suddenly stopped what they were doing and looked at Rarity in awe while one of the workers who was holding a jackhammer let go of it and it fell off the cloud and down to the ground below.

Steam Roller: Those wings are gorgeous!

Rarity: Why thank you!

Twilight Sparkle: Be careful with those wings, Rarity. They're made from gossamer and morning dew, and they're incredibly delicate.

Rarity: Don't worry, Twilight. I'm sure they can't get worn out from too much attention.

Applejack: Since we're up here, I'd sure like to get a look at where the weather's made.

Rainbow Dash: Great idea! C'mon everypony. To the weather factory!

The Mane 7 arrived at Cloudsdale's Weather Factory and were allowed to look around and they all wore white work shirts with a matching hard hat for safety protocols.

They all entered a warehouse of the factory where the workers are working on snowflakes.

Rainbow Dash: This is where they make the snowflakes. Each one is hoofmade. As you can see, it's a delicate operation.

Rarity: *gasps* Ooh, the snowflakes look even better from up here.

However, Rarity's wings caused a powerful wind to go through the warehouse and making all the snowflakes fly around which makes all the workers scramble to catch them.

Rainbow Dash: We better move on before Rarity ruins winter and causes a drought.

The Mane 7 minus Rarity then arrive at the rainbow part of the factory to see the rainbow pools which are being mixed by some Pegasus workers.

Rainbow Dash: And here's where they make the rainbows!

(Y/N): Is this where you also got your mane dyed into a rainbow?

A few of the mares chuckle at (Y/N)'s joke while Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes and smirked.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, ha ha. For your information, my mane and tail isn't dyed, it's one hundred percent natural and twenty percent cooler that way.

Pinkie then got a little curious with a rainbow pool and she sticks her hoof in it and takes it out with some rainbow liquid on it which she licks and then she suddenly reacts as her face goes different colors from blue to green to red and lastly to yellow before her face turns back to normal.

Pinkie Pie: *pants* Spicyyyy!

This causes (Y/N) to get curious from the rainbow liquid as well.

(Y/N): There's no way it's that bad.

(Y/N) then sticks his hoof in the rainbow pool as well and licked it off. . . and the same thing happened to him with his face going through different colors of the rainbow before his face turns back to normal and he fans his tongue.

(Y/N): HOT! I think I may need some water now!

The rest of the girls laughed at (Y/N)'s reaction.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, rainbows aren't really known for their flavor.

???: Whoa!

Everypony heard and looked to see Rarity flying around while being admired by the boy bullies from earlier who were interested in her wings.

(Y/N): Oh, not these jerks again.

Twilight Sparkle: You know those guys?

Rainbow Dash: Those guys. . . are Dumb-Bell, Hoops, and Score. Three jerks from mine and Fluttershy's childhoods that love to pick on people who aren't on their level. We kinda ran into them early before you guys came along.

Dumb-Bell: Where'd you get those amazing wings? I want a pair.

Rarity: Hmm. . . yeah, I guess I could see that.

The boy bullies then noticed Rainbow Dash again.

Dumb-Bell: Oh hey look, it's Rainbow Crash again.

Hoops: Heheheyeah! Rainbow. . . Umm. . . Eyah. . . Crash!

Rainbow Dash: Rarity! What are you doing talking to these guys?

Rarity: Oh they were just admiring my wings Rainbow Dash.

Dumb-Bell: Yeah, you should forget the sonic rainboom and just get yourself some wings like these!

(Y/N) then steps in to defend Rainbow Dash as he had a not so happy look on his face.

(Y/N): For your information pal, Rainbow Dash already has wings and she can use those legendary wings to make tons of sonic rainbooms.

Dumb-Bell: Oh, please. You believe in that lame sonic rainboom stuff as well? Get real, she can never do a sonic rainboom. You're as lame as she is.

(Y/N): I'd like to hear you say that my face!

(Y/N) said this as his eyes glowed (F/C) a little as the boy bullies notice with slightly scared looks and they didn't want to know what (Y/N) could do as an alicorn so they walked off and Rainbow Dash looked down.

Fluttershy: Uhh. . . C'mon, everypony. Why don't we go see how clouds are made?

Fluttershy then goes up to Rainbow Dash to reassure her.

Fluttershy: Don't listen to them. You're gonna win that competition for sure!

However, Rainbow Dash was not motivated by this.

Rainbow Dash: Are you kidding? I can't do the sonic rainboom, and just look at these boring, plain old feathered wings. I'm doomed!

(Y/N): Rainbow, don't listen to those jerks. I definitely believe that you make a sonic rainboom. You have the skill to do it.

Rainbow Dash: Thanks. . . I guess.

As Rainbow Dash followed the other girls, (Y/N) and Fluttershy looked at each other with worried looks for Rainbow Dash.

The Mane 7 came to the warehouse where clouds are being made in cloud-making machines with giant purple funnels pumping out clouds of all types while the workers were making sure there were no blockages while adding some water to the machines to be vaporized and condensed into clouds.

Things were looking fine until some workers stopped what they were doing and went to admire Rarity and her wings.

Rarity: What, these old things? Go ahead, everypony. Photos are encouraged.

The rest of the Mane 7 frowned at Rarity's boasting as Rainbow Dash was feeling a bit down and both (Y/N) and Twilight approached her.

(Y/N): Rarity! Stop showing off those ridiculous wings already! Your not helping!

Twilight Sparkle: Exactly, we're supposed to be helping Rainbow Dash relax, remember? Put your wings away and stop showing off!

Rarity: Oh, pfft. How can you ask me to put away perfection?

Rarity then fluttered her wings towards the sun, casting a myriad display of colors as the sunlight shined through her wings.

The workers all awed at the tiny little performance while (Y/N) sees Rainbow Dash kneeling and looking super nervous.

(Y/N): You okay Rainbow Dash? You don't look so good.

Rainbow Dash: *pants* Of course! Why wouldn't I be okay? Everyone's so in love with Rarity's wings that they won't even notice when I totally blow it in the Best Young Flyer's Competition.

Rainbowshine: Hey! There's an idea! YOU should enter the competition!

Foggy Fleece: Yeah! I could watch you fly all day long!

Rarity: There really isn't anypony who uses their wings quite like me. Perhaps I should compete.

Rainbow Dash: WHAT?!

The workers followed Rarity as they continue to admire the fashionista while the rest of the Mane 7 approach Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: What am I gonna DO?! I'll never win the competition now. . .

(Y/N) could feel Rainbow Dash's pain as he back and forth between her and Rarity and he soon got a determined look and talked to Twilight.

(Y/N): I'm going to and try to divert Rarity from boasting about those stupid wings. I'll be right back.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, do you want me to come with you?

(Y/N): Don't worry I'll be fine on my own. I just want Rainbow Dash to stay positive and prepared.

Twilight nods as (Y/N) flies off after the crowd that was following Rarity.

(Y/N) looked around to find Rarity which wasn't too hard as he saw a large crowd around her admiring her wings and the crowd looked to have gotten a little bigger which (Y/N) rolls his eyes at and he flies up to Rarity.

(Y/N): Rarity, can we chat for a second?

Rarity: Oh, well of course (Y/N).

Rarity then shooed away the crowd.

Rarity: Go on now. There will be plenty of pictures for you to take of my fantastic performance at the competition.

The crowds then leaves until it was just (Y/N) and Rarity together.

Rarity: So what is it (Y/N)? Have you come to admire my wings as well?

(Y/N) facehooves and shakes his head slowly at that.

(Y/N): Ugh! Yes and no. Look Rarity, I know they're really amazing wings and would agree that they do look beautiful on you.

Rarity: Why thank you, (Y/N). They will look even more beautiful at my performance in the competition.

(Y/N): That's the thing though. Don't compete.

Rarity got a confused look at that.

Rarity: Why do say that darling?

(Y/N): Have you not noticed that Rainbow Dash has been losing confidence ever since you've been showing those wings?

Rarity: Oh, I'm sure she's just a tad bit tired darling.

(Y/N): No she's not. She's been so stressed out that she thinks she can't even do any of her own tricks. And another thing, those wings are temporary and fragile remember? If those things come off during the competition, who knows what would happen to you? We didn't even give you a cloud walking spell.

Rarity: Oh please (Y/N). Thank you for being worried about me, but I will be fine and with these wings that are so beautiful, I am destined to win with such grace.

(Y/N): But Rarity you can't-

Rarity: Sorry (Y/N), but if you must excuse me, I must prepare for my performance in the competition. Wish me luck.

Rarity then flies off leaving a conflicted (Y/N).

(Y/N): *sigh* Rarity is in denial. I have to help Rainbow Dash somehow.

Later on, (Y/N) was flying towards the Cloudeseum where the Best Young Flyer's Competition is going to happen soon and everypony is gathering there to witness the competition.

(Y/N) entered the Cloudeseum and looked around for Rainbow Dash and went to the are where all the competitors are waiting and (Y/N) eventually found Rainbow Dash hiding behind a pillar and she is shaking like a leaf.

(Y/N): Dash.

Rainbow Dash heard (Y/N)'s voice as she turns to face him.

Rainbow Dash: Oh. . . hey (Y/N).

(Y/N): Do you still think that do can't do it?

Rainbow Dash: No, I know that I can't do it.

(Y/N) was surprised to hear that and he shakes his head vigorously.

(Y/N): What? No! You can definitely do Rainbow. You said it yourself, you're the best flyer in all of Equestria.

Rainbow Dash: I can't (Y/N)! I just can't! I can't do a sonic rainboom! I don't know if I even did it in the first place.

Rainbow Dash was so worried that she looked down to hide her tears and (Y/N) definitely didn't want to see Rainbow Dash cry so he went up to her and makes her look at him.

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash, listen to me! If you could never do a sonic rainboom, I wouldn't even be here right now with you! I wouldn't even be supporting you right now, but you know why I am?! Because you said it yourself that you did the sonic rainboom as a filly and you said that you wanted me to support you in all of this, so that's what I'm going to do! You are one the bestest friends I've ever had in my life Rainbow Dash, and I'm here to give you all of the support that you want! You are not Rainbow Crash, you are Rainbow Dash! The Pegasus I definitely know is the fastest and most awesomest flyer in Equestria!

Rainbow Dash was surprised to hear all of that as she sniffed and wiped her face to keep herself from crying.

Rainbow Dash: You think so?

(Y/N): I know so! So go out there and show all of us what Rainbow Dash is made of!

Rainbow Dash then no longer had a sad look on her face as that face instantly turned into one of extreme confidence.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, you're right! I can do this! I know I can do this!

(Y/N): That's the Rainbow Dash we all know and love.

Rainbow Dash blushes at that and she walks up to (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N). . .

(Y/N): Yeah?

Rainbow Dash then did something completely unexpected to (Y/N) and she gives him a kiss on the cheek which makes him give her a surprised look while blushing.

Rainbow Dash: There, that's for motivating me. See ya!

Rainbow Dash then rushes off to get ready while (Y/N) just smiles that he was able to get Rainbow Dash back to her normal confident self.

(Y/N) flies into the Cloudeseum and found his friends sitting on a cloud together like everypony else as they wait for the competition to begin and he sees Pinkie with a huge number one foam finger on her left hoof so he flies down to sit alongside them.

(Y/N): Hey everypony, I'm here.

Applejack: So did Rarity get out her ego?

(Y/N): *sighs* Nope. However, I did meet Rainbow Dash and she was really nervous so I gave her some words of encouragement.

Twilight Sparkle: That's good to hear.

Fluttershy: Um (Y/N), do you think both Rainbow Dash and Rarity will be alright?

(Y/N): We can only hope for the best.

(Y/N) then hears laughter and he looks below to see the boy bullies which made him frown.

(Y/N): Oh, give me a break.

(Y/N) felt really annoyed by the boy bullies until Fluttershy put a hoof on his shoulder.

Fluttershy: It's okay (Y/N). We should just ignore them for now.

(Y/N) nods at that as the announcer of the competition who's name is Madden appeared to gain everypony's attention.

Madden: Fillies and gentlecolts! Please rise and join me in welcoming our beloved Princess Celestia!

Princess Celestia then appears from the sky with two royal guards and she landed on a special cloud reserved for her. She then waves to the crowd as they cheer for her before she notices (Y/N) with the rest of his friends and she waves to him and he winks back at the princess which she notices and giggles with a slight blush on her face.

Madden: Please welcome our celebrity judges for the Best Young Flyer Competition: the Wonderbolts!

A group of six Wonderbolt ponies flew and did a few tricks and finished off with a firework which everypony cheered to before three of the Wonderbolts land on a cloud to watch the competition.

Madden: And now, let's find out who will take the prize as this year's best young flyer!

The Best Young Flyer's Competition went on with several Pegasus competitors performing their own stunts and talents which some of the Mane 6 admired.

Twilight Sparkle: I loved number seven. Doing fifteen barrel rolls in a row can't be easy.

Fluttershy: My favorite is number ten. She just looked like such a nice pony.

Applejack: Hmm. . . Wonder how come we haven't seen Rainbow Dash or Rarity yet. The competition's almost over.

(Y/N): Beats me, maybe they decided to go last.

Madden: And now, our final competitor for the day, contestant number fifteen!

Rainbow Dash then finally appears with a confident look on her face which made (Y/N) smile.

Madden: And apparently contestant number four. . .

Rarity then appears wearing a dress of sorts and some makeup which made (Y/N) facehoof.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) *sarcastically* Of course she would wear something like that, why not?

Rarity: Good luck, Rainbow Dash. Just do your best. I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of changing our music. That "rock and roll" doesn't really match my wings.

Rainbow Dash got a confused look at that.

Rainbow Dash: Wait what?

Classical music begins to play and Rarity starts her performance by doing some ballerina moves while Rainbow Dash takes a deep breath.

Rainbow Dash: C'mon, Rainbow Dash. You can do this. (Y/N) believes in you so you can't let him down. Just remember the routine.

Rainbow Dash then looked at a line of clouds in front of her.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, phase one.

Rainbow Dash begins to maneuver through the line of clouds accurately like a rocket while Rarity did a ballerina twirl.

Rainbow Dash: Time for phase two.

Rainbow Dash then shot upward towards a cloud and began to spin around the cloud, making the cloud spin as well and she does this to a few more clouds.

Fluttershy: Look! Phase two is working.

(Y/N): Come on Dash, bring it home with phase three.

Rarity finishes her little dance performance and get's ready for her final performance.

Rarity: And now for my grand finale. I will fly right up to the sun and beam my beautiful wings over the whole city of Cloudsdale! *gasps and squeals* They'll be talking about it for years!

Rarity then flies upward towards the sun which Rainbow Dash notices.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, you can do this Rainbow Dash. *deep breath* It's time for phase three. . . the sonic rainboom. Wings, don't fail me now!

Rarity arrived at the beam of the sun, panting, and sweating heavily.

Rarity: Look upon me Equestria for I am Rarity!

Rarity then spreads her wings out and the sun beamed through with colors, presenting many shiny shades to appear everywhere which made the crowd awe at her.

Then suddenly as she was posing, Rarity's temporary wings burned up and disintegrated, leaving her without wings!

Rarity opened her eyes and looked to see her wings are gone and she got a worried look and could only say one thing.

Rarity: Uh oh. . .

Rarity then began to plummet down at a rapid speed while screaming along the way and everypony was shocked and horrified by what is happening.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no! Her wings evaporated into thin air!

The three Wonderbolts who are judging the competition quickly went into action and flew after Rarity to save her, but her flailing hooves knock them out cold.

Rainbow Dash who is flying upwards hears the screaming and looks back down to see Rarity falling and screaming with three Wonderbolts unconscious which shocks her, but she then got a serious look on her face as she flies down to save the falling ponies at a high speed.

Rainbow Dash: Hold on, Rarity! I'm coming!

Fluttershy covered her eyes with her hooves out of fear while (Y/N) had a determined look on his face.

Fluttershy: I can't look.

(Y/N): Come on! Come on! Come on! You can do it Dash!

Rainbow Dash flies down faster and faster and a cone started to form around her which narrowed to a sharper cone and then, within moments, she broke the sound barrier and made a loud sonic boom which erupted with a circle of rainbow colors while she was leaving a trail of a vibrant rainbow.

She did it. . . Rainbow Dash made a Sonic Rainboom!

Everypony back up in the Cloudeseum saw this and their eyes widen and jaw dropped while both (Y/N) and Fluttershy cheered loudly for Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): SONIC RAINBOOM! RAINBOW DASH DID IT!

Fluttershy: A SONIC RAINBOOM! SHE DID IT! SHE DID IT! WOOO!

Rainbow Dash makes it in time to grab Rarity and the Wonderbolts before they hit the ground and flew back up with them and arched over the Cloudiseum, creating a rainbow overhead.

Rainbow Dash then came up from the bottom of the Cloudiseum and a few Pegasus ponies came to the aid by taking the Wonderbolts and Rarity from Rainbow Dash as she lands on the Cloudiseum.

The crowd went wild and cheered for Rainbow Dash as she looks to her friends cheering for her.

Fluttershy: A SONIC RAINBOOM! WOOO! YEAH!

Rainbow Dash then looked to Rarity with tears of joy in her eyes.

Rainbow Dash: I did it. I did it!

Rarity: You sure did. Oh thank you Rainbow Dash. You saved my life!

Rainbow Dash: Oh yeah. I did that too. Ha, BEST DAY EVER!

(Y/N) then flies to Rainbow Dash with a huge smile on his face.

(Y/N): You did it Dash! I knew all this time that you could do it!

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, you were right (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash then hugs (Y/N) which he returns.

Rainbow Dash: If it wasn't for you, I may not have had any confidence to even do the sonic rainboom. Thanks.

(Y/N): No problem Dash. You're one of my best friends and I care very much about you.

Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) break the hug as Rainbow Dash had a tiny blush on her face from that.

Rainbow Dash: (Thoughts) Wow! (Y/N)'s just so awesome! He makes my heart beat fast every time I around him! He's the best guy I've ever met!

A little later in the Cloudiseum, Rarity who is now back in her normal attire is sitting in the hot air balloon with her friends gathering around her.

Rarity: I want to apologize to all of you for getting so carried away with my. . . beautiful wings. I guess I just lost my head.

Everypony accepts her apology and she then turns to (Y/N).

Rarity: (Y/N), I'm sorry that I didn't listen to your warning. You were right about me that I shouldn't have been involved in the competition. Can you forgive me?

(Y/N): Of course Rarity. We all make mistakes and we all learn from them. I'm just glad that your okay.

Rarity smiles at that before turning to Rainbow Dash.

Rarity: And I'm especially sorry that I was so thoughtless as to jump into the contest at the last minute after you had worked so hard to win it. Can you ever ever forgive me?

Rainbow Dash: Aw, it's okay. Everything turned out all right, right? I just wish I could have met the Wonderbolts when they were awake.

(Y/N) then takes a look behind Rainbow Dash and smiles.

(Y/N): Then why don't you turn around?

Rainbow Dash then turns around to see the three Wonderbolts that she saved and she gasped.

Spitfire: So you're the little pony who saved our lives. We really wanted to meet you, and say thanks.

Rainbow Dash: Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!

(Y/N) smirks and rolls his eyes at Rainbow Dash's fangirling.

Everypony then turns around to see Princess Celestia approach you all along with her royal guards.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess.

(Y/N): Hello Princess Celestia.

The Mane 7 all bow to Princess Celestia.

Princess Celestia: Hello Twilight Sparkle, hello (Y/N), and hello to your friends too.

Rarity: Princess Celestia, I am sorry I ruined the competition. Rainbow Dash here really is the best flyer in Equestria.

Princess Celestia: I know she is, my dear. That's why, for her incredible act of bravery and her spectacular sonic rainboom, I'm presenting the grand prize for Best Young Flyer to this year's winner, Miss Rainbow Dash!

Princess Celestia then places the winner's crown on Rainbow Dash's head as the crowd cheers while Rainbow Dash couldn't stop saying "oh my gosh" over and over again.

While Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and (Y/N) carried Rainbow Dash around, Princess Celestia approached Twilight and Rarity.

Princess Celestia: So Twilight Sparkle, did you learn anything about friendship from this experience?

Twilight Sparkle: I did Princess, but I think Rarity learned even more than me.

Rarity: I certainly did. I learned how important it is to keep your hooves on the ground, and be there for your friends.

Princess Celestia: Excellent. Well done Rarity.

Rainbow Dash: This really is the best day ever!

The boy bullies then approach Rainbow Dash with guilty looks on their faces.

Dumb-Bell: Hey, Rainbow Crash.

Hoops: Dash!

Dumb-Bell: Oh! Uhh. . . Sorry. Rainbow Dash. Uhh, we just wanted to congratulate you on winning the competition.

Hoops: That sonic rainboom was awesome!

Rainbow Dash: Heh, thanks guys.

Dumb-Bell: Uhh, we're really sorry we gave you such a hard time before.

Rainbow Dash: Aww, that's okay. Don't worry about it.

Dumb-Bell: Hey. Do you want to hang out with us? Maybe you could show us how you did that incredible trick!

Rainbow Dash: Sorry boys.

Rainbow Dash then flies up to two waiting Wonderbolt members.

Rainbow Dash: I've got plans.

(Y/N) looks up at Rainbow Dash with the Wonderbolts with a smile on his face.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Rainbow Dash is, can, and will be the greatest flyer in Equestria. I'm sure of it.

Chapter 14 End.

Chapter 15: Stare Master

It was currently the middle of the day in Ponyville as (Y/N) and Twilight are seen walking and chatting together. (Y/N) was currently on his way home after running a couple of errands and Twilight was heading to the Everfree Forest to get some of her tea from Zecora.

(Y/N): It's kind of surprising how tea is actually such a calming beverage isn't it?

Twilight Sparkle: Yep, it's just the right thing to have on you when you're feeling stressed. Sometimes I drink it while I'm studying.

(Y/N): Y'know, back on my world I learned that there was actually one country on Earth that's crazy about tea.

Twilight Sparkle: Really? What's it called?

(Y/N): I think it was called. . . England. Those kinds of countries love and I mean LOVE tea. At specific times in the day they have a moment called tea time.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, that sounds interesting.

Just then a large yell was heard as it definitely got (Y/N)'s attention.

???: (Y/N)!!!

(Y/N): Oh no. I know those voices.

Soon enough, (Y/N) was tackled to the ground by a blur and it was the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo. They were currently playing very roughly with him as Apple Bloom was playing on (Y/N)'s back, Sweetie Belle was on his face patting his head roughly, and Scootaloo was biting his tail.

(Y/N): Ow! Ow! Okay, stop! It's nice to see you girls- Ow! I'm not some kind of toy! Hey, stop that tickles! *laughs*

Twilight chuckled at seeing the Cutie Mark Crusaders play around with (Y/N) and then Fluttershy approaches her.

Twilight Sparkle: Hello, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Oh! Hello, Twilight. Where are you off to?

Twilight Sparkle: I'm heading to the Everfree Forest to Zecora's to get some of my favorite tea.

Fluttershy: Th-The Everfree Forest? Ah, you'll be careful, won't you?

Twilight Sparkle: Of course! How about you? What are you doing with the girls?

Fluttershy: Rarity has a big order to fill tonight, so I volunteered to take the girls over to my cottage for a sleepover.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow. Sounds like everypony has their hooves full today. Taking care of those three fillies all by yourself? You sure you can handle it?

Fluttershy: What? These sweet little angels? They'll be no problem at all.

Twilight and Fluttershy look back again towards (Y/N) as he was still trying to get the Cutie Mark Crusaders off his body as he was able to get Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle off.

Twilight Sparkle: *chuckles* They seem to be more interested in (Y/N) however.

(Y/N): Scootaloo! Let go of my tail!

(Y/N) shakes his tail to get Scootaloo to let go of him as she did and she joined back with the other two Crusaders.

(Y/N): Wow! Some ponies are excited about something. What's gotten you girls to get so hyper today?

Apple Bloom: We're having a sleepover at Fluttershy's cottage!

(Y/N): Oh really?

Sweetie Belle: Yeah, we were supposed to have a sleepover at my sister's, but. . . I may have made a teensy little mistake and now we get to sleepover at Fluttershy's place.

(Y/N): Causing mischief again Sweetie Belle?

Sweetie Belle blushed at little in embarrassment at that question.

Sweetie Belle: Maybe.

(Y/N): Well, I hope you girls have fun with your little sleepover, I'm actually about to go home.

Scootaloo then get's an idea as she goes wide-eyed.

Scootaloo: Wait! Can you come along and play with us?

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at that.

(Y/N): Wait what?

Scootaloo: Come on, it'll be fun. Besides we don't really get to hang with you often.

Apple Bloom: That's a great idea Scootaloo. Can you come with us to Fluttershy's cottage (Y/N).

(Y/N): Eh. . . I don't know.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Pleeeeeassse!

The three Crusaders then give (Y/N) puppy dog eyes as (Y/N) couldn't resist that and he got a defeated look on his face.

(Y/N): *sighs* . . .Okay.

The Crusaders then all yelled which caused (Y/N), Twilight, and Fluttershy to cover their ears.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: YAY! CUTIE MARK CRUSADER SLEEPOVER AT FLUTTERSHY'S COTTAGE WITH (Y/N)!

Fluttershy then flies over towards (Y/N).

Fluttershy: Oh, (Y/N). You don't have to do that. I can babysit the girls perfectly fine on my own.

(Y/N): Nah, I'm going to do this. Besides, they seemed pretty eager to have me over at your place. You don't mind if I stay at you place for the night with you, do you Fluttershy?

Fluttershy blushed at that as she had a thought in her mind.

Fluttershy: (Thoughts) (Y/N). . . sleeping along with me? Oh, my this will be wonderful. (Out of Thoughts) O-Of course not (Y/N). I don't mind at all.

Sweetie Belle: So you're really coming?

(Y/N): Yes, but while we're there I want you girls to stay on your best behavior, okay?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Okay.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then go over to play near a well while (Y/N) turns to Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Are you sure you're up for this Fluttershy? I mean I've foalsitted Sweetie Belle, but do you really think you can handle those three little fillies?

Fluttershy: These sweet little angels? They'll be no problem at all.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then stand in front of (Y/N) with angel halos over their heads which made him raise an eyebrow and he shrugs his shoulders.

(Y/N): Well, alright then. Let's get moving.

It was now currently night time at Fluttershy's cottage as she closes the door and when she looked back along with (Y/N), they both see The Cutie Mark Crusaders zipping around all over the place and they both looked at each other and jaw dropped.

Fluttershy: No. . . problem at all.

(Y/N): Alright, girls is there anything you all want to do first?

(Y/N)'s words fell on deaf ears as The Cutie Mark Crusaders started talking to each other loudly.

Scootaloo: I'm gonna get my mark first!

Fluttershy: Girls?

Sweetie Belle: Nuh-uh!

Fluttershy: Should we. . .

Apple Bloom: I am!

Fluttershy: Girls, okay now settle-

Scootaloo then jumps onto Angel's little bed which scares him off and the other Crusaders join her.

Scootaloo: I'm staying up all night!

Apple Bloom: Me too!

Sweetie Belle: Me three!

(Y/N) rolls his eyes and smirks at that.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) That's what all of the young ones say, but in the end I know they'll crash eventually. (Out of Thoughts) Now girls, I know you all are very excited about the sleepover, but we want to hear what you girls want to do so we can do it for you.

Scootaloo then walks up beside (Y/N).

Scootaloo: We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders!

Apple Bloom: And we want to crusade for our cutie marks!

Sweetie Belle then jumps on (Y/N)'s head.

Sweetie Belle: And, and, and, we, um. . . yeah! What they said!

Fluttershy: Mmm, I don't know. . . how about a nice quiet little tea party?

(Y/N): Yeah, that actually sounds quite lovely.

Scootaloo: Or. . . we could go adventuring in the Everfree Forest!

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: Yeah!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then try to run out of the door, but Fluttershy and (Y/N) flew in front of them to stop them from recklessly leaving.

(Y/N): No! No! and No! The Everfree Forest is off limits, understand?

Fluttershy: He's right. The Everfree Forest is much too dangerous. It's filled with far too many strange creatures.

Sweetie Belle: But you two could go with us and (Y/N), you have power to deal with anything in the Everfree Forest and we could then catch those creatures. We could be, umm. . . creature catchers!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: YAY! CUTIE MARK CRUSADER CREATURE CATCHERS!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders yell once again that it was like wind to Fluttershy and (Y/N) covered his ears.

Apple Bloom and Scootaloo then take a tiny little basket and a blanket and Scootaloo got on top of Apple Bloom to wrap the blanket around them and Scootaloo put the basket on her head to look like a tall creature.

Scootaloo: Rarrr! I am a dangerous creature from the Everfree Forest! Rrrarr!

Sweetie Belle didn't know at first how to play along as they approach her until she got an idea.

Sweetie Belle: Halt, dangerous creature of the Everfree Forest. I am Sweetie Belle, the creature catcher, and I'm here to catch you!

Scootaloo: You can never catch me! I am far too powerful and dangerous!

Sweetie Belle: You cannot run from me!

Sweetie Belle then starts chasing them as they all formed a tiny little game of tag and both Fluttershy and (Y/N) had no idea how to respond at any of this.

(Y/N): Well. . . something tells me that this will be a long night. Uh, girls how about about a nice game of hide and seek?

The girls didn't listen to that as they kept running all over the place.

Fluttershy: Now girls, how about we do some nice coloring?

The girls didn't listen to that either as Sweetie Belle hopped over the two.

Sweetie Belle: Come back, dangerous creature, so I can catch you!

Scootaloo: Never!

The little game of tag was getting out of hand as they all knocking over some stuff and (Y/N) tried his best to try to not let any breakable things crash onto the floor.

Fluttershy: Careful. . . you don't. . .

A loud crash was heard as The Cutie Mark Crusaders had broken a small wooden table.

Fluttershy: . . . break anything.

The Crusaders looked down at the table with guilt as they lowered themselves to the ground.

Sweetie Belle: Sorry, Fluttershy.

Scootaloo: Yeah, sorry.

(Y/N): I thought I told you girls to stay on your best behavior. You should know better not to play tag in the house like that.

Apple Bloom: You're right, (Y/N). Sorry, I guess we aren't creature catchers.

Fluttershy: Oh, girls it's okay. I-

Apple Bloom interrupted Fluttershy as she got an idea in her head.

Apple Bloom: I know! We could be Cutie Mark Crusader carpenters!

Fluttershy: C-Carpenters?

(Y/N): Wait, how can you be-

The Cutie Mark Crusaders run past the two as they came back to the broken table wearing a doctor's outfit with stethoscopes around their necks.

Apple Bloom: Hammer!

Scootaloo: Hammer.

Scootaloo grabs a hammer and passes it to Sweetie Belle who passes it to Apple Bloom.

Sweetie Belle: Hammer!

Scootaloo: Hammer.

Scootaloo then grabs another hammer and passes it to Sweetie Belle.

Scootaloo: Hammer! . . .Hammer.

Scootaloo then grabs herself a hammer. Just as the Cutie Mark Crusaders were about to try and fix the table, (Y/N) pulled the hammers out of each of their mouths with his magic and he gives them a stern look.

(Y/N): You three are definitely not playing with those. Besides. . .

(Y/N) then glowed his horn and with his magic, in a single poof the table was back to how it originally looked.

(Y/N): There, good as new.

Fluttershy: Thank you (Y/N).

Sweetie Belle: Eh, who wants a picture of a hammer on their flank anyway?

Fluttershy: Well, now that we've gotten that out of the way, how about a game?

Apple Bloom: A game?

The Crusaders then sit together on a nearby couch.

(Y/N): Of course, and since you three have been so rowdy today, I think we have the perfect game that we can play.

Fluttershy: It's called "Shhh!"

The Crusaders recoiled in disgust from that name.

Scootaloo: What's that?

Fluttershy: Well, it's a game about who can be quiet the longest. Sound fun?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders all had bored looks on their faces as they definitely didn't want to do something like that.

(Y/N): Fluttershy's here is the world champ at being quiet.

Fluttershy: That's right. I bet you can't beat me!

Both Fluttershy and (Y/N) take a deep breath before puffing their cheeks out. However, the game didn't last long as the Crusaders all zipped off of the couch to play around the cottage again.

Scootaloo: Lame! I lose!

Sweetie Belle: Me too!

Apple Bloom: Me three!

Both (Y/N) and Fluttershy sighed at that as they looked at each other.

(Y/N): I kind of had a feeling they wouldn't enjoy something like that.

Fluttershy: Oh, (Y/N). What should we do? At this rate, we're losing control over them at this point.

(Y/N): Don't worry Fluttershy, I'm sure we can get through this. Maybe they should just take a rest.

Fluttershy nods at that and they then both looked to see Apple Bloom come from the fireplace covered in soot.

Apple Bloom: Okay, now what can we do? Oooh! How about Cutie Mark Crusader coal miners?

The other crusaders then appeared from the fireplace covered in soot as well.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Yeah!

Fluttershy and (Y/N): NO!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Awwww!

(Y/N) then uses his magic to bring the crusaders out of the fireplace and he shakes the soot off of them and sits each of them down.

(Y/N): Look, I think we have had enough today trying to find out your special talents. I think it's time that you three go to bed.

Fluttershy: Exactly, aren't you excited to get all toasty and warm in your snuggly-wuggly widdle beds?

Apple Bloom: Snuggly-wuggly? But we have more crusadin' to do!

Scootaloo: We've got plans!

Sweetie Belle: And capes!

(Y/N): Well, that's going to have to wait until morning you three. It's time for you all to go to sleep.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders had disappointed looks a lot as they all walk upstairs.

Fluttershy and (Y/N) guide the crusaders up to a little guest bedroom that she had and the Crusaders got on the bed with conflicted looks on their faces.

Apple Bloom: How are we gonna find our special talent in our sleep?

Fluttershy then blows out a candle to darken the room.

Fluttershy: Maybe you'll have a lovely little dream about your special talent.

Scootaloo: But we're not even tired!

(Y/N): Well either way, playtime is over for today so we both want you three little girls to get some sleep.

Sweetie Belle: Well, how can we force ourselves to sleep then?

Fluttershy: How about I sing you a lullaby?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders agreed to this as Fluttershy starts her lullaby.

Fluttershy: Hush now, quiet now

It's time to lay your sleepy head

Hush now, quiet now

It's time to go to bed

The Cutie Mark Crusaders were slowly drifting to sleep until Sweetie Belle blurted something out.

Sweetie Belle: I know this one!

(Y/N): Really? Well, then why don't you sing along with Fluttershy then? Perhaps it will let you get to sleep faster.

Sweetie Belle clears her throat and she sang in a different and louder tone of voice which surprised (Y/N) and Fluttershy.

Sweetie Belle: Hush now! Quiet now!

It's time to lay your sleepy head!

Said hush now! Quiet now!

It's time to go to bed!

Fluttershy: Okay Sweetie, that was. . .

Sweetie Belle ignored Fluttershy and kept on singing.

Sweetie Belle: Driftin' (driftin') off to sleep!

Exciting day behind you!

Driftin' (driftin') off to sleep!

Let the joy of dream land find you!

(Y/N): Sweetie Belle!

Sweetie Belle: Hush now! Quiet now!

Lay your sleepy head!

Said hush now! Quiet now!

It's time to go to BED!

Apparently Sweetie Belle's singing was so loud that it knocked over some stuff in the room and it also waked up Fluttershy's chickens and they all started to run all over the place. As Fluttershy and (Y/N) were distracted from putting the stuff back where they belong, they both turned around and the Cutie Mark Crusaders were gone which made them gasp. They both looked out of the window to see the Cutie Mark Crusaders in Fluttershy's little chicken farm as the chickens were running all over the place and out of their coop.

Fluttershy: Girls!

(Y/N): What do you three think you're doing?

Apple Bloom: Fluttershy's chickens are on the loose!

Sweetie Belle: I wonder what could have caused that. . .

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Yeah. . . I wonder.

Scootaloo: Don't worry, Fluttershy, don't worry (Y/N), the Cutie Mark Crusaders will handle this!

Sweetie Belle: Cutie Mark Crusader chicken herders! Yay!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then started to both try to catch and play with the chickens as Fluttershy and (Y/N) went down to try and get the Crusaders before any more mischief could happen.

(Y/N): No! Come back here and go to bed now!

Fluttershy: Ah, come back please!

(Y/N): Girls, leave the chickens alone!

Fluttershy: Come on girls please, the chickens are fine.

A chicken then landed on (Y/N)'s head and started to peck his head which caused him to get annoyed by it and he was now running around as well.

(Y/N): Ah! Get it off me! Get it off!

Fluttershy saw (Y/N) in distress from the chicken on his head. . . that she decided to get more strict than usual.

Fluttershy: GIRLS!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders gave Fluttershy their undivided attention after that yell and Fluttershy then goes to the chicken that was still pecking (Y/N)'s head and clicks her tongue to tell it to get off of him.

(Y/N): Phew! Thanks Fluttershy!

Fluttershy: You're welcome (Y/N). Now as for the chickens.

Fluttershy guided each and every one of the chickens to the chicken coop as they were all now standing in front of her.

Fluttershy: Come on, in you go.

The chickens didn't listen to Fluttershy as they were still doing they're own thing. Fluttershy was not amused by this, so she did something that surprised not only the Cutie Mark Crusaders, but (Y/N) as well.

Fluttershy went up to the chickens and she gave an extremely wide-eyed strict stare that frightened the chickens and even (Y/N) was getting chills just by looking at Fluttershy's eyes. The Cutie Mark Crusaders however were interested in Fluttershy's stare ability. The chickens backed up into the chicken coop slowly and they went back to sleep. Once that was done, Fluttershy stopped her stare and gave her normal look again.

Fluttershy: There's some good chickens.

(Y/N) then walks up to Fluttershy with a shocked look on his face.

(Y/N): What was that? They just. . . were like scared all of a sudden.

Fluttershy goes up to (Y/N) and whispers in his ear.

Fluttershy: *whispers* That was something I like to call "The Stare" it's like a weapon I use on animals that don't behave themselves.

(Y/N): *whispers* Wow! That's amazing Fluttershy! You have an amazing way with animals!

Fluttershy blushed a little at that compliment before shaking it away. (Y/N) then turns to the Cutie Mark Crusaders and gives them stern looks.

(Y/N): As for you three, you all have been doing nothing, but just disobeying us all night. Have you three learned anything in school like your suppose to obey your foalsitters?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders got guilty looks on their faces when (Y/N) said that.

Apple Bloom: Sorry (Y/N), we just wanted to find out how we can finally get our Cutie Marks.

(Y/N): I understand that, but you three aren't making it any better to find by making reckless decisions like these. Now I believe it it is time that you three go to bed for the night. Do I make myself clear?

Scootaloo: Oh come on, can't we play for a little bit more?

(Y/N) did not like that answer as he did something similar to Fluttershy's Stare and he made his eyes glow (F/C) which the Cutie Mark Crusaders froze up at.

(Y/N): I said. . . Do. I. Make. Myself. Clear?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Yes sir!

(Y/N): Good.

(Y/N) stops his eyes from glowing and smiles at the three Crusaders and Fluttershy smiles at (Y/N) at seeing that he knows how to discipline some kids.

Back inside of Fluttershy's cottage, Fluttershy and (Y/N) finally got the Crusaders under the covers and tucked them to bed.

Fluttershy: So, no more crusading for tonight, all right?

(Y/N): When we leave this room, those eyes better go night-night. Understood?

Scootaloo: Yes!

Sweetie Belle: We promise!

Apple Bloom: Good night!

Fluttershy: Okay, good night.

(Y/N): Sleep tight, you three.

Both (Y/N) and Fluttershy then walked back downstairs together to the living room and they both looked at each other.

(Y/N): Phew. Those tiny little fillies are somewhat of a handful.

Fluttershy: It wasn't that hard. . . I mean, all we needed to do was just show them who's in charge.

(Y/N): Yeah, I guess you're right. Anyway Fluttershy, while the girls are sleeping, where will I be sleeping in here.

Fluttershy then had a tomato red blush on her face as she had one thought in her mind about that.

Fluttershy: Well. . . um. . . (Y/N), actually if you don't mind I. . . can let you sleep with me.

(Y/N) was then the one to have a blush on his face when Fluttershy asked that.

(Y/N): Y-You w-want me. . . to s-sleep with you?

Fluttershy simply nods at that.

(Y/N): I don't know, I mean. . . isn't that a little. . . unorthodox.

Fluttershy: Oooh. Please? Pretty please, (Y/N)?

Fluttershy was up in (Y/N)'s face as she used the puppy dog eyes trick as well and her eyes were also sparkling as well. (Y/N) had an extreme blush on his face and his heart was beating fast as he just sighs and smiles.

(Y/N): Okay. . . only for you Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Yay.

Fluttershy then hugged (Y/N) out of delight.

Soon enough, Fluttershy and (Y/N) were sleeping on a couch together as Fluttershy was leaning on (Y/N)'s chest with a blanket over both of them. While they were both asleep however, they didn't notice that the Cutie Mark Crusaders saw them sleeping and they all had their capes on and they both tiptoed out of the cottage. Before Scootaloo left however, she turned back one last time at seeing (Y/N) and Fluttershy sleeping together and she pointed at her tongue in disgust like she was gagging. As soon as she left the cottage door, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle notices Scootaloo's disgusted look.

Apple Bloom: What's up Scoots?

Scootaloo: (Y/N) and Fluttershy like each other, that's what.

Apple Bloom: Yeah, so they like each other so what?

Sweetie Belle: I thought it was kind of cute.

Scootaloo: Eww, give me a break. Let's forget that and go find that missing chicken already.

The other Crusaders nodded as they exit out of the cottage to go in the Everfree Forest. However, Scootaloo's cape got stuck on the fence and part of her cape ripped off.

Meanwhile, back in the cottage, both (Y/N) and Fluttershy were still sleeping as got a tiny bit comfy.

(Y/N): *sighs* Peace and quiet. Don't you think, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: Of course.

Fluttershy then notice that she's not hearing any snoring from upstairs which gave her a confused look.

Fluttershy: Too quiet actually.

(Y/N) then fully woke up and caught onto what Fluttershy said as he had the same confused look that she did.

(Y/N): Hmm. Even I know nopony can snore that quietly.

Both (Y/N) and Fluttershy then quickly flew upstairs and they both gasped to find that the Cutie Mark Crusaders have escaped the bed.

(Y/N): They're gone!

Fluttershy and (Y/N) then fly outside to try and call out for them.

Fluttershy: Girls!

(Y/N): Apple Bloom! Sweetie Belle! Scootaloo! Come back here right now! Oh, where could they be?

Fluttershy then flies over to the chicken coop and looks inside to see that one of her chickens is missing.

Fluttershy: Elizabeak! She's missing!

(Y/N): Fluttershy, look!

Fluttershy turns to see (Y/N) pointing at the fence and they both see tracks of both the missing chicken and the Crusaders along with Scootaloo's cape hanging on the fence.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, they must have gone looking for your missing chicken in the Everfree Forest!

Fluttershy: *gasps* No! Not the Everfree Forest!

Both of them then hurry along to the entrance of the Everfree Forest as they ran in a hurry towards there.

Fluttershy: Those girls have really done it this time! They've really bitten off more than they can chew! Oh, just like me! I never should have offered to watch them.

(Y/N) then put his hoof around Fluttershy when she said that to herself.

(Y/N): It's okay, Fluttershy we'll find them. They may have been a bit more than both of us can handle, but right now their safety is more important than blaming ourselves.

Fluttershy nods at as they both then fly into the Everfree Forest to look for the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

Meanwhile, the Cutie Mark Crusaders were in the Everfree Forest together searching for Fluttershy's missing chicken, Elizabeak.

Apple Bloom: Here, chick-chick-chick-chick-chick! Brawck, bawk-bawk-bawk, brawck!

Scootaloo: What are you doing?

Apple Bloom: Callin' for the chicken!

Scootaloo: That is not how you call a chicken.

Apple Bloom: Oh, and you know how to call a chicken?

Scootaloo: I know that's not the way.

Apple Bloom: Then show me.

Scootaloo: I don't have to show you!

Apple Bloom: You're just chicken!

Scootaloo: Am not!

Apple Bloom: Oh wait, now I know how to call a chicken! Scootaloo! Scoot-scootalooooo!

Scootaloo: That's so funny I forgot to laugh.

Apple Bloom and Scootaloo were too busy arguing to notice any of the creepy things that were happening in the Everfree Forest.

Apple Bloom: You also forgot how to call a chicken!

Scootaloo: Why, you. . .

Sweetie Belle: Come on, guys, we're not gonna find the chicken or our cutie marks by arguing.

Apple Bloom: Maybe that's our special talent. Arguin'!

Scootaloo: Is not!

Apple Bloom: Is too!

Scootaloo: Is not!

Apple Bloom: Is too! Anything yet?

Scootaloo look closely at Apple Bloom's flank, but of course nothing appeared.

Scootaloo: Nope.

Apple Bloom: Darn.

Both them giggle at each other before continuing their search for the lost chicken.

Apple Bloom: Heeeere, chick-chick-chick-chick, baaawk, bawk-bawk-bawk-bawk-bawk-bawk-bawk, b-baaaaawk!

Back with (Y/N) and Fluttershy, (Y/N) had a serious look on his face in case anything was going to jump out and attack them, while Fluttershy remained her normal timid self.

Fluttershy: Girls?

(Y/N): Girls!

A gust of wind then blows as it made Fluttershy squeak and she hugged (Y/N) tightly out of fear surprising him.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, it's okay! I'm right here! There's no reason to be afraid when I'm around.

Fluttershy then get's off of (Y/N) and takes a deep breath.

(Y/N): Here, just put one hoof in front of the other.

Fluttershy: Okay. . . one hoof in front of the-

Fluttershy then steps on a twig which frightens her.

Fluttershy: Ahh! What was that?!

(Y/N): Don't worry, it was just a twig.

Fluttershy looked down at broken twig and sigh in relief but she still backs up out of fear.

Fluttershy: I still don't feel comfortable in the Everfree Forest.

Fluttershy backs up and when she touches a tree, she screams and then holds onto (Y/N) as tight as she could.

Fluttershy: Hold me, please!

(Y/N) just sighs at that request as he kept on walking with Fluttershy on his back holding him tightly. As they both kept on going forward looking for the Cutie Mark Crusaders, they then saw a unicorn figure in the distance that looked a lot like Twilight.

(Y/N): Hey look! I think I see Twilight over there.

Fluttershy sees the same figure as she gasps and let's go of (Y/N) as both of them run towards it in full relief.

Fluttershy: Twilight! Thank goodness you're here. We need your help. The girls are out here somewhere, and we're afraid that they're-

Suddenly when the moon shines and light is given, (Y/N) and Fluttershy gasp to see that the unicorn figure is Twilight, but she's been turned into stone.

(Y/N): Oh no Twilight! Why is she stone?!

Fluttershy: *gasps* Oh no, the girls!

(Y/N): What is it Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: (Y/N), there's a cockatrice out here.

(Y/N): A what?

Fluttershy: It's a creature that has the head of a chicken and the body of a snake. If you look at it dead in the eyes, then your body will become stone like Twilight here.

(Y/N): Oh no! Then the girls are in really big trouble! We have to save them and fast!

Fluttershy nods as she flies off fast and (Y/N) picks up the stone Twilight with his magic and flies off after Fluttershy as well.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders were still walking deep in the forest following the chicken tracks and Apple Bloom and Scootaloo were still arguing.

Scootaloo: Is not!

Apple Bloom: Is too!

Scootaloo: Is not!

Apple Bloom: Is too!

Sweetie Belle: Girls! Our special talent is NOT arguing. Besides, what would the Cutie Mark of somepony whose talent is arguing even look like?

Fluttershy: Girls?

(Y/N): Girls!

Sweetie Belle: Fluttershy?! (Y/N)?!

Fluttershy and (Y/N) both land in front of the Crusaders with relieved looks.

Fluttershy: Girls! Thank goodness we found you!

(Y/N): You three should be ashamed of yourselves! Walking into the Everfree Forest alone? What were you three thinking?!

Apple Bloom: Sorry, (Y/N). We just wanted to find that missing chicken.

(Y/N): I understand that, but you should have came to me or Fluttershy first! We were so worried about you!

Fluttershy: (Y/N), you can scold them later. Right now, we have to leave the forest at once!

Sweetie Belle: But. . . we haven't found the chicken yet!

Fluttershy: There's no time for that. There's a cockatrice on the loose!

Apple Bloom: A cocka-what now?

(Y/N): Apparently it's a creature with the head of a chicken and the body of a snake. Now, come on let's get out of here!

Scootaloo: The head of a chicken and the body of a snake? That doesn't sound scary, that sounds silly!

Apple Bloom: Why, if I ever saw one of them cockathingies face-to-face, I'd laugh at how silly it was.

(Y/N): Oh, does this look silly to you?

(Y/N) pulls out the stone statue of Twilight from behind him which made the Crusaders gasp.

Apple Bloom: What happened to Twilight?!

(Y/N): A cockatrice is what happened!

Fluttershy: If you look a cocktrice in the eye, this is what will happen to you!

Scootaloo: Okay, so if we see it we'll just run.

Sweetie Belle: Yeah, easy enough. Besides, you said it has the body of a snake so it should be easy to spot.

A chicken then comes clucking and running out of the bush which got the Crusaders attention and they run off after it.

Apple Bloom: The chicken!

(Y/N): Girls, stop!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Here, chick-chick-chick-chick-chick!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then spotted the chicken in a bush.

Sweetie Belle: There he is!

However, what caught their attention was that another popped out of the bush, but it had glowing red eyes.

Scootaloo: Two chickens?

Apple Bloom: I thought only one escaped!

Sweetie Belle: Grab them both!

Apple Bloom tried to go for the first chicken but it jumped off and back into the bush, but when she went for the second one. It rose out of the bush and it revealed to have exactly what Fluttershy described, it had the head of a chicken with red eyes and sharp teeth and it had a turquoise body of a snake and it had wings so it could fly.

While the other chicken was running all over the place panicking, the cockatrice landed in front of it and the chicken looked into it's eyes as the cockatrice then quickly turned the chicken into stone. This shocked the Cutie Mark Crusaders as they all did the right logical thing and ran off screaming. When (Y/N) arrives to where they are he sees the Crusaders being chased by the cockatrice and get's an extremely serious look.

(Y/N): Girls, get behind me!

The girls saw (Y/N) and did as they were told as he glows his horn to try and blast some magic beam at the cockatrice, but it flew to dodge it. Fluttershy sees (Y/N) trying to fight the cockatrice and she get's an extremely worried look.

Fluttershy: (Y/N), wait! You can't-

(Y/N): Get the girls out of here Fluttershy, while I shoo this creature away!

Fluttershy: (Y/N), no it's dangerous for you to-

(Y/N) sends a another magic beam at the cockatrice, but it swiftly flew away and (Y/N) tries to catch where it was going.

(Y/N): Stay still!

The cockatrice then flew out of sight of (Y/N) as he looked around for it.

(Y/N): Is it gone?

When (Y/N) thought the cockatrice left, he turned back to the group, but as he did that however, he was looking eye to eye at the same cockatrice as it was straight up in his face.

The cockatrice then glowed it eyes and (Y/N) was slowly turning into stone which shocked him and he turned to Fluttershy as she was scared to see (Y/N) getting turned to stone.

(Y/N): Fluttershy! Help me!

(Y/N) was then turned into stone as well as he fell on his side and both Fluttershy and the Cutie Mark Crusaders let out a huge gasp.

Fluttershy and The Cutie Mark Crusaders: (Y/N)!!!

Fluttershy looks at (Y/N) and back at the Cutie Mark Crusaders and she remembers the stare she did and (Y/N)'s discipline towards the Cutie Mark Crusaders as she get's an angry look and decides to use both against the cockatrice.

Fluttershy: Girls! Behind me, now!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then get far behind Fluttershy as she decides to go and try to scold the cockatrice face to face.

Fluttershy: You! Just who do you think you are, going around turning others into stone?

Fluttershy looks at the cockatrice straight in the eyes as it then glows it's eyes to try and turn Fluttershy into stone.

Fluttershy: You should be ashamed of yourself! I have a mind to find your mother and tell her what you've been up to, young man!

The cockatrice was scared to hear that, but it still tried to turn Fluttershy into stone. Fluttershy then counters with her Stare as the cockatrice was terrified by it.

Fluttershy: Now you go over there, and turn Elizabeak, my friend (Y/N), and my friend Twilight back to normal, and don't ever let me catch you doing this again!

This got the cockatrice to get extremely scared as the Stare worked and Fluttershy wasn't turn into stone at all as the reaction broke.

Fluttershy: Do you understand me?!

The cockatrice nods as it starts running off and squawking out of fear. (Y/N) was then broken out of the stone as he looked at himself and he then looks to see Fluttershy as he smiles and he knows what happened. Fluttershy then runs up and hugs (Y/N) which he returns.

Fluttershy: (Y/N)! I was so worried about you!

(Y/N): Yeah, sorry about the reckless approach, but I was just trying to protect you and the girls.

Fluttershy: Don't worry (Y/N). I completely understand.

Fluttershy and (Y/N) then walk up to the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

Fluttershy: Are you girls all right? We were so worried!

Scootaloo: Yeah, fine!

Sweetie Belle: Thanks to that stare of yours.

Scootaloo: You're like the queen of stares. You're the. . .

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Stare Master!

Fluttershy liked that nickname as she smiled, however (Y/N) gave the Crusaders serious looks.

(Y/N): Now that everything is good now. What have you three learned today?

Sweetie Belle: *sighs* We're sorry we snuck out of the house and into the forest.

Apple Bloom: Yeah. We'll listen to you from now on.

Scootaloo: We promise.

Fluttershy: Oh, you do, do you? Well, you better, or I'll give you. . . the Stare!

Everypony laughs at Fluttershy funny demand and then all of a sudden Twilight walks up to the group a little tired.

Twilight Sparkle: What. . . what happened?

Everypony then heard Fluttershy's chicken Elizabeak squawking as she had her head stuck in the ground from the gravity of being turned into stone.

(Y/N): It's a long story Twilight. We'll explain later.

It was now morning time at Fluttershy's cottage as the Cutie Mark Crusaders were now playing with each other out on the field while Fluttershy, (Y/N), and Twilight were sitting at a picnic table drinking tea together.

Fluttershy: And that's when it brought you two back from stone.

Twilight Sparkle: This is gonna make quite a letter to the princess. I was wrong about you two. You both certainly do know how to handle those girls.

Fluttershy: Oh, I wouldn't go that far.

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm? How so?

Fluttershy: I assumed that I'd be just as good with kids as I am with animals. Boy, was I wrong. I really learned the hard way not to bite off more than I could chew.

(Y/N): And taking care of three kids is nowhere near the same as one. Trust us, it's not easy at all.

Twilight Sparkle: You and Rarity both.

Speaking of Rarity, she then walks up to see the three.

(Y/N): Good morning, Rarity.

Fluttershy: Did you finish all those capes?

Rarity: *sighs* Just delivered them. I have to admit, if you hadn't come along, I might not have. Thanks again.

Fluttershy: Won't you stay for some tea?

Rarity: I really must get back to the shop and clean up. Girls! Get your things. Time to go. Girls!

Twilight, (Y/N), and Fluttershy look to see Rarity try to get the Crusaders attention, but her words fell on deaf ears as they all ignored her and kept on playing around which irritated Rarity. Fluttershy and (Y/N) looked at each other and nodded before walking up to Rarity.

Fluttershy: Allow us.

Both of them cleared their throats before calling out to the Crusaders.

Fluttershy: Girls.

(Y/N): Can we have your attention please?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders heard both of their voices as they run up to both of them which made Rarity jaw drop.

Apple Bloom: Yes?

Scootaloo: You two called?

(Y/N): Girls, it's time for all to go. Rarity is here to pick you up, so it's time you get your belongings.

Sweetie Belle: Of course, (Y/N). Of course, Fluttershy, right away!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders did as they were told while Rarity was shocked.

Rarity: Ah, huh, ah, how did you. . . how did you two do that?

Both of them wink at Twilight as she smiles.

Fluttershy: I guess I'm just as good with kids as I am with animals.

(Y/N): And once you have the experience, foalsitting is easier than it looks.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Thank you, (Y/N)! Thank you, Fluttershy! Bye! Thank you, Stare Master!

(Y/N): I actually think it's time that I hit the road as well. And Fluttershy, I really enjoyed foalsitting with you, maybe we can do this another time.

Fluttershy blushes when she hears that as she just simply nods.

(Y/N): Well, I'll see you all later.

Fluttershy: Bye, (Y/N). (Thoughts) So this is what babysitting with (Y/N) is like.

Chapter 15 End.

Chapter 16: Over a Barrel

It's the middle of the evening as the Mane 7 plus Spike were on a trip to visit Applejack's relatives in Appleloosa. They all took the trip by train as four Earth pony stallions were pulling the train to reach their destination. In the back of the train, Applejack was currently reading a bedtime story to someone. . . or something.

Applejack: And that's when the yellow birdie thought to himself, "Hmm. My favorite little tree isn't such a little tree anymore." So she sang her song, big and strong, and they all lived in that great, big tree happily ever after. The. . . end.

It is revealed that what Applejack was reading a bedtime story to was an apple tree that she brought along for the trip and named it Bloomberg. As she tucked it into a bed, someone cleared their throat to get Applejack's attention and it revealed to be (Y/N) who had a confused look on his face.

(Y/N): Applejack, were you just reading that tree. . . a bedtime story?

Applejack: Uh. . . well, ya know, bein' replanted in a whole new place is very upsettin' for a tree. . . and Bloomberg here is one of my favorites.

(Y/N): *sigh* Listen Applejack, I actually came in hear to ask if you can actually let Rarity sleep in here.

Applejack: What? Why?

(Y/N): For some reason, she won't stop complaining about how loud the other ponies are in the same car we're sleeping in. She constantly kept nagging me to try and convince you to give up the private sleeper car.

Applejack: Sorry, no can do (Y/N). Bloomberg's the whole reason we're makin' this trip. He needs his rest so we can give him as a gift to my relatives in Appleloosa.

(Y/N): You say that like it's your baby or something.

Applejack: Who you callin' a baby mister?! Bloomberg's no baby!

Applejack then rushed over and cuddle with the said apple tree.

Applejack: Don't wet widdle (Y/N) make you all saddy-waddy. Bloomberg's a big and strong apple tree. Yes, he is. A-coochie-coochie-coo-coo-coo!

(Y/N) just simply gave a look of "are you serious" to Applejack.

(Y/N): You make my point for me.

(Y/N) then walks back to the main car where the rest of the Mane 7 were as Rarity was delighted to see him come back to her.

Rarity: (Y/N), darling! So did Applejack allow me to sleep in the back luxurious sleeper car?!

(Y/N): Um. . . uh. . . nope.

(Y/N) then covered his ears with his wings as he knew what was going to happen next. Rarity had a shocked look on her face as she then screamed so loud that even the Earth ponies pulling the train could hear her.

Rarity: WHAAAAT?!

(Y/N): I knew that was going to happen.

Rarity: Well, this is just unexceptable! Applejack gives that luxurious, private sleeper car for some silly tree, while I am in here with our uncouth friends. How am I supposed to get my beauty sleep?!

(Y/N): I don't know. Why don't you just play along with them until you get tired enough to get sleep?

Rarity: Darling, I am not some hyperactive filly. A lady needs her beauty sleep when she says so.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) I have a feeling that this will be a long, long night.

It was now nighttime as Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Twilight, Fluttershy, and (Y/N) were still up talking to each other while Rarity and Spike were both getting annoyed from their conversations.

Rainbow Dash: Oh man, we're going fast! This is so exciting, I can't even wait!

The other ponies agreed to that as they were all now talking pretty loud. Rarity was not comfortable at all as she puts her pillow over her head.

Rarity: *sighs* For crying out loud in the morning!

Spike was also irritated by the loud talking as he got from under the blanket with an unhappy look on his face.

Spike: *groans* Do you guys mind? I was up early fire-roasting those snacks you're all eating, and I'm pooped!

Rainbow Dash: Uh, speaking of, some of these popcorn kernels didn't get popped.

Spike: Okay, fine. . .

Spike then breathes out a stream of fire at Rainbow Dash's popcorn which incinerated it and one popcorn popped at Rainbow Dash's eye.

Spike: Good night!

Spike then goes back under the covers while the rest of the group were surprised by Spike's attitude.

(Y/N): Geez, some dragon's grumpy.

Twilight Sparkle: Uhh. . . maybe it's time we all got a little shut-eye. We've got a big day ahead of us tomorrow.

(Y/N): Agreed. Good night everypony.

Twilight then turns out the lights which made everypony else disappointed and soon enough both (Y/N) and Spike were fast asleep, however Spike had pretty loud snoring. However, everypony else was not asleep.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Psst! Pinkie Pie, you asleep yet?

Pinkie Pie: *whispers* No, are you asleep yet?

Rainbow Dash then appears with a lit candle she's holding.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* If I was sleeping, how could I have asked you if you were asleep?

Pinkie Pie: *whispers* Oh yeah! *giggles*

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* I know some of us want to sleep with (Y/N), so I thought maybe we could all take probably one hour of the night each to sleep beside him.

Pinkie Pie: *whispers* Oooh. Good idea, we can each cuddle with him without him noticing.

Twilight Sparkle: What's going on?

Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash said we could all sleep with (Y/N) for an hour of the night each.

Twilight Sparkle: Great idea, but how will we be able to do that without waking him up?

Rainbow Dash: Huh. Y'know I didn't think that through yet?

Pinkie Pie: Twilight, do you know a spell that can keep someone asleep?

Twilight Sparkle: No, not really.

Fluttershy: Oooh. I'd like to sleep with (Y/N) as well.

Spike: Oh, for Pete's sake! Enough with all of your love fantasies already!

Spike had enough with all of the noise as he jumped out of his bed and headed for the back of the train car.

Twilight Sparkle: Well that was kind of huffy.

Fluttershy: Huffy the magic dragon!

The girls giggled at Fluttershy's little joke as their giggling woke (Y/N) up a bit.

(Y/N): Ummm. . . were you girls just talking about sleeping with me?

The girls all looked at each other with huge blushes on their faces and they started to indistinctly speak to deny (Y/N)'s assumption while Rarity was even more irritated than before.

Rarity: Would you all be quiet. . . NOW?!

The ponies see Rarity wearing a mud mask with cucumbers on her eyes which scared them a little and they all blow out the candle to get to sleep.

The next morning, the Mane 7 were almost at Appleloosa and they were still sleeping, until a loud rumble caused some of them to jump out of their beds confusing them.

(Y/N): Talk about a rude awakening. What was that?

Everypony then looks outside of a window to see a bunch of buffalo running beside the train.

Twilight Sparkle: A buffalo stampede!

Rarity: I just love their accessories!

(Y/N): Actually, their getting awfully close to the train.

The buffalo stampede then tried to knock over the ponies pulling the train and some also were trying to knock over the train cars that the Mane 7 were in causing them to tumble inside all over the place.

(Y/N): Everypony brace yourselves! This is about to be a bumpy ride!

In the back car where Spike was sleeping with Bloomberg, he couldn't hear nor feel the stampede trying to knock over the train as he kept snoring. Back in the car where the Mane 7 were sleeping, they all looked outside once again to see the buffalo now getting on top of each other.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh, looky! Now they're doing tricks!

The ponies then notice one small female buffalo that had a light brilliant tangelo coat, a light brilliant gamboge mane, dark grayish reddish brown eyes, dark gray hooves, and she was wearing a purple and white headband with two feathers on it. Her name was Little Strongheart.

She hopped all the way on top of the buffalo so that she would get to the height of the train.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Now do a backflip!

Little Strongheart just jumps onto the train and starts heading for the back of the train.

Pinkie Pie: Or. . . just jump?

Rainbow Dash: Hmm. . . Something tells me this isn't a circus act.

(Y/N): Yeah, you might be right. Dash, come with me. The rest of you, stay in the train car. We'll try and contain the stampede or at least find out the reason why they're trying to knock us down.

The ponies nodded as (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash fly out of the train car to go on top of it and (Y/N) then flies down in front of Little Strongheart blocking her path.

(Y/N): What's going on here?

Little Strongheart ignores (Y/N) as she just jumps over him which confuses him. Rainbow Dash then flies towards where she was running.

Rainbow Dash: Wow, you're pretty quick for someone so. . . bulky. No offense.

Little Strongheart: Huh?

Rainbow Dash then blocks her path in front of her.

Rainbow Dash: I just wanna know-

Little Strongheart doesn't listen and just runs past Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Hey!

(Y/N) then flies to block Little Strongheart once again.

(Y/N): Can you just explain, what are you-

Little Strongheart jumps and does a couple of flips over (Y/N) which surprised him.

(Y/N): Whoa! She's not only fast, but she's also acrobatic.

Rainbow Dash: No time for being surprised by her skills!

(Y/N): Right.

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash then both try to fly as fast as they can after Little Strongheart, but as soon as they were both about to catch her, she throws them off guard by hopping onto the back car. This caused both Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) to slam into a railroad crossing sign and they both fell to the ground.

Seeing that she took care of the two ponies, Little Strongheart then disconnects the back car of the train that was carrying both Spike and the apple tree, Bloomberg. She then whistles to get the buffalo to change their course of running as they headed back to get the train car.

The mares that were on the train were surprised by what happened, but Applejack was the most surprised.

Applejack: *gasps* They've got Bloomberg!

Spike then appears on a window as he woke up.

Spike: Heeelp!

Twilight Sparkle: And Spike!

Both Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) then both got up from the ground in pain and they both saw Spike in the train car getting pulled away by the buffalo.

(Y/N): They've taken Spike!

Rainbow Dash: Dragon-napping Spike. I'll show her!

Rainbow Dash then felt her ear in a pain as she rubs it a little. (Y/N) then helps her up from the ground.

(Y/N): Are you alright, Dash?

Rainbow Dash: My ear is sore, but other than that, I've fine.

(Y/N): Good.

Rainbow Dash: So what now?

(Y/N): I know that our friends are probably worried about us, but we can't just leave Spike in that car. And they also took the tree.

Rainbow Dash: Well, what the heck are we waiting for out here? We should be chasing them down.

Rainbow Dash was about to fly off, but (Y/N) uses his magic to stop her from moving.

(Y/N): We can't rush in there. Those buffalo are smart, so we have to do this the strategic way, alright?

Rainbow Dash pouts at that.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh, fine.

Meanwhile, the rest of the mares even though Pinkie Pie somehow disappeared, finally arrived in Appleloosa which was a large Western-like small town.

As soon as the train came to a stop, the mares rush out of the train and they immediately run into Applejack's cousin, Braeburn. Braeburn was an Earth pony with a light gold coat, brilliant gamboge mane and tail with brilliant amber highlights, brilliant pistachio eyes, his Cutie Mark was a single apple, and he was wearing a cowboy hat and a cowboy vest around his front body.

Braeburn: Hey there! Welcome ta A-A-ppleloosa!

Applejack: Braeburn, listen-

Braeburn interrupted Applejack as he kept on talking.

Braeburn: Cousin Applejack, mind yer manners, you have yet ta introduce me to your compadres! Shame on you!

Applejack: Braeburn, listen, somethin' terrible's happened-

Braeburn: Terrible is right, your train is a full seven minutes late! That's seven minutes less for you to delight in the pleasures and wonders of. . . A-A-A-ppleloosa!

Everypony sees that the ponies of Appleloosa were like Braeburn wearing cowboy or cowgirl attire. Braeburn then quickly pushes the mares to a different location in Appleloosa.

Braeburn: Boggles the mind, we settler ponies built all this in just the past year, don't it?! And as you can see, we have all of the finest comforts. Like horse-drawn carriages!

The mares look to see a stallion named Black Stone pulling a carriage until he stop.

Black Stone: Okay, you pull now.

Another stallion named Noteworthy then emerges from the window of the carriage.

Noteworthy: Aww, we just switched.

Braeburn: And those there are horse-drawn horse-drawn carriages.

The mare then see some ponies drawing some of the carriages on canvases.

Applejack: . . .Listen, Braeburn, I-

Applejack words fell on deaf ears as Braeburn pushes them to another location in Appleloosa where they are now in front of a building that gives salt.

Braeburn: And here's our local waterin' hole, the Salt Block.

A pony names Morton Saltworthy then kicks another pony out of the Salt Block.

Morton Saltworthy: That's enough salt for you!

Ol' Salt: Can't I at least. . . get a glass of water?

Braeburn then pushes the mares to another building that was the office of the sheriff.

Braeburn: Over there's the office of Sheriff Silverstar.

Sheriff Silverstar was an Earth pony who had light azure eyes, a dark amber mane and tail, a grayish amber coat, his Cutie Mark was a sheriff star badge, he was mulberryish black cowboy hat, and he was wearing a moderate cobalt blue vest with a badge on the left side of his vest, and a red bandanna around his neck.

Braeburn once again pushes the mares and this time it was at an open field where a bunch of ponies were doing Western style dances and another open field where ponies were dancing in a more slow pace.

Braeburn: And here's where we have our wild west dances! And here's where we have our mild west dances!

Applejack: But, Braeburn, we-

Braeburn then pushes the mares one last time for them to see an apple orchard in front of them.

Braeburn: And here's the most wonderful sight in all of. . . A-A-A-ppleloosa! Our apple orchard.

Applejack: Braeburn!

Braeburn: First harvest should be any day now.

Applejack: Braebu-

Braeburn: Good thing too!

Applejack: Brae-

Braeburn: 'Cause we need that grub to live on!

Applejack: BRAEBURN!

Braeburn: Uh, yes cuz?

Applejack: You have a very nice town an' all, but we have a hu-uge problem! Some of our friends are missin'!

Fluttershy: A stampede of buffalo.

Hearing the word "buffalo" got Braeburn's attention.

Rarity: They took Spike!

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) went after them!

Fluttershy: And we can't find Pinkie Pie.

Applejack: And we had an apple tree with us for your orchard, but they took that too!

Braeburn: Did you say. . . buffalo? *sighs* Them buffalo, they want us settler ponies to take every single tree you see here off this land. They sure as hay don't want any new ones added in.

Fluttershy: But why?

Braeburn: Beats me. We put a lot of hard work into this land, so we can feed our town, our families, our foals! And now they're sayin' all these trees have to go? T'ain't fair. . .

The mares had sympathetic looks for Braeburn about the situation that Appleloosa was in with the buffalo.

Back with Rainbow Dash and (Y/N), they were both sneaking around some rocks to try their best to play it safe and not be seen. (Y/N) then glows his horn to try and sense Spike.

(Y/N): I can sense Spike's energy, he's definitely not to far from here.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, (Y/N). When did you get the ability to sense our energy like that?

(Y/N): Beats me. One day I was just practicing some magic spells and someone knocked on my door and somehow something just made some involuntary sense inside me and all of a sudden, I could tell that it was Pinkie at my door.

Rainbow Dash: Wow! You've got some awesome powers, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Heh, thanks. Now let's continue to try and get Spike and that tree back.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I can't wait to get my hooves on that little buffalo. Nobody tricks Rainbow Dash or (Y/N) and gets away with it.

Pinkie Pie: Did someone say Pinkie?!

Pinkie appeared out of nowhere in front (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash startling both of them as they both fell backwards with (Y/N) on top of Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Pinkie?! What are you doing here?

Pinkie Pie: Ah, you two caught me! Looks like I tricked you two and didn't get away with it either! You're good.

Rainbow Dash: Shh! What do you think you're doing?! You gotta get out of here!

Pinkie Pie: I do?

(Y/N): Yeah, and how did you even get here so fast? I saw you on the train.

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* I'm always full of surprises, silly.

Rainbow Dash: Listen! Get out of here Pinkie. You're gonna blow our cover.

Pinkie Pie: I am?

Rainbow Dash: We're trying to save Spike!

Pinkie Pie: Oh my gosh! So am I!

(Y/N): Shhh! Quiet! If you two don't keep it down, then you'll increase our chances of getting. . .

A herd of buffalo then quickly surround the three.

(Y/N): . . .caught.

(Y/N) then steps in the front of Rainbow Dash and Pinkie with a serious look on his face and he glows his horn.

(Y/N): Don't lay a hoof on ANY of them? Do you hear me?

The buffalo were about to charge at the three, however a familar voice called.

???: Stop!

The three ponies then look to see Spike emerge from the smoke perfectly fine.

Spike: Dash, (Y/N), Pinkie, 'sup?

Spike then turns to the buffalo.

Spike: Hey, no worries, I know those guys. They're cool.

Buffalo: If you say so, Spike. Catch ya later, bro.

The buffalo hoof bumped Spike and they then run back to where they originally were coming from which confused (Y/N), Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie.

(Y/N): Spike, you know those guys?

Spike: Yeah, like I said. They're totally cool.

Rainbow Dash: But we saw you screaming help on the train car.

Spike: Don't worry, I'll explain everything. C'mon, I want you guys to meet some of my new friends.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! New friends?

Spike: Yep, follow me.

(Y/N): Well, alright then.

Later on in the night, Spike brought the three ponies to where the buffalo live and they sat around a campfire with Spike explaining what happened.

Spike: Seems they took me by mistake. And they feel awful about it too, poor guys. Fortunately, they totally respect dragons, so they treat me like an honored guest. Still don't like ponies much, though. . . but you're with me, so it's cool.

Spike snaps his fingers for the buffalo to bring the three some food and arrived back with some slob in bowls. Rainbow Dash sniffed the slob and she instantly pushed it away thinking it was bad. (Y/N) decided to taste it, but when he took one bite out of it, he got a disgusted look on his face and he spit the slob back out to tell them that he didn't like it either. However, Pinkie was enjoying the slob as she ate the entire bowl.

Rainbow Dash: Huh. Well, I still don't trust them. I say we turn tail and bail while we still-

Pinkie Pie: Before we finish eating?

(Y/N): Well. . . that and also we need to know the reason why they took the train car with the tree. Whatever they were doing, I'm sure they didn't mean much harm to us personally.

Rainbow Dash: They were ramming the train! With us in it! And you trust these goons?!

(Y/N): I mean if they're okay with Spike then they're perfectly okay with me.

Little Strongheart then appears with a bowl of turquoise for Spike as she set it down next to him.

Pinkie Pie: Especially with the services that they offer! Can I please have more of that mushy stuff, whatever it was?

Little Strongheart: Certainly. And, Mr. Spike, you like gemstones, yes?

Spike: Turquoise!

Spike then ate the entire bowl of turquoise instantly before introducing Little Strongheart.

Spike: This here is Little Strongheart, and these are my friends Pinkie Pie, (Y/N), and Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash then turns around and notices Little Strongheart and she got an angry look as she instantly recognizes her.

Rainbow Dash: YOU!

Little Strongheart: You?!

Rainbow Dash: That's it! We are outta here!

Rainbow Dash was about to leave, but (Y/N) blocks her path.

(Y/N): No, we are not!

Rainbow Dash: What?! Don't tell me you forgive her after what happened?

(Y/N): Look at her right now! She's isn't hostile at all!

(Y/N) then walks over to Little Strongheart with a smile.

(Y/N): Pardon my hotheaded rainbow friend here. Like Spike said, my name is (Y/N). It's nice to meet you.

Little Strongheart: I'm Little Strongheart, it's nice to meet you as well, mister (Y/N).

(Y/N): Seeing how everything is around here, you had a good reason to take the train car didn't you?

Little Strongheart: Yes and also please accept my apologies for what happened on the train. We didn't mean for anyone to be hurt.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, right.

(Y/N): Let her speak, Rainbow Dash!

Little Strongheart: We only wanted the tree. The settler ponies have overtaken the land and have planted an orchard all over it! Because of their thoughtlessness, we can no longer run over our traditional stampeding grounds.

(Y/N): I see. That is a pretty good reason.

Spike: I think it's time that you all met Chief Thunderhooves.

(Y/N): Who's that?

Little Strongheart: He's the leader of our tribe. He commands all of the buffalo.

Later on, (Y/N), Spike, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash gathered around a campfire as they had the chief of the buffalo tribe, Chief Thunderhooves in front of them. Chief Thunderhooves was a buffalo with black eyes, a dark blue violetish gray coat and he was wearing an Indian war bonnet on his head.

Chief Thunderhooves: We have a long and winding stampeding trail that we have run upon for many generations. My father stampeded upon these grounds, and his father before him, and his father before him, and his father before him, and his father before him, and-

Little Strongheart: I think they get the idea, Chief.

Chief Thunderhooves: Hmph. It is a sacred tradition to run the path every year. But this year, these. . . settler ponies, these. . . *snorts* Appleloosans!

Chief Thunderhooves then started snorting a lot until Little Strongheart made him stop by covering his nose.

Little Strongheart: They planted apple trees all over it without asking our permission.

Pinkie Pie: Well, that's not very nice. Right, Rainbow Dash?

Rainbow Dash: Hmph. . .

Pinkie Pie: Uh. . . right (Y/N)?

(Y/N): That's right. You can't take something or someone's property without permission. That's considered stealing. Did you ask the Appleoosans to remove the trees?

Little Strongheart: Yes, but the ponies refused to move their trees, so we are stuck here, and it is not fair!

(Y/N): Now that's a pretty good reason for taking the tree, don't you agree Dash?

Rainbow Dash then flies up and back down and she gives the buffalo a stern look which made them gasp. She then faces (Y/N) and gives him the same look with a smile.

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N), I'll say they had a good reason!

(Y/N) smiles back at seeing that Rainbow Dash finally trusts the buffalo and she's going to be the one to explain to the Appleoosans about why the buffalo needed the trees down.

(Y/N): Great! Well in that case, come one everyone. We have some Appleloosans to negotiate with!

The next day, the mares got their saddlebags and Applejack was currently tightening Rarity's around her body.

Rarity: Ow! Gently, please!

Applejack: Sorry, Rarity, but our friends are out there and we have ta' be ready for a long hike into buffalo territory if we're gonna save 'em! Let's go!

The mares and Braeburn then run out of Appleloosa to go and find their friends, but to their surprise after only a few seconds of running, they were right in front of them which made them gasp.

(Y/N): Hey, everypony.

Mane 4: (Y/N)!

The four mares tackled (Y/N) to the ground and hugged him out of full relief for him so tightly that he almost couldn't breathe.

Fluttershy: We're so glad that you all are safe!

(Y/N): *straining* Yeah. . . too. . . tight. . . sky. . . becoming. . . dark.

The mares then let go of (Y/N) so that he could catch his breath and Braeburn approaches (Y/N).

Braeburn: Well, well, well, what do we have here? Has my cuz finally find herself a beau?

(Y/N) blushes profusely at that and so did Applejack as she decides to step in.

Applejack: Say what now?! N-N-N-N-N-N-No! He ain't mah boyfriend Braeburn, he's just one of mah best friends like the rest here.

(Y/N): Uh. . . y-yeah, what she said.

Braeburn studies (Y/N) for a little longer, but he eventually raises an eyebrow and chuckles.

Braeburn: Well, in that case, it's nice to meet you.

(Y/N): Likewise.

(Y/N) and Braeburn shook hooves to greet each other.

Twilight Sparkle: By the way, how did you three escape from the buffalo?

Pinkie Pie: We didn't!

Then from behind the group, Little Strongheart comes from behind a rock making the ponies gasp.

Rainbow Dash: We promised the buffalo a chance to talk.

Applejack: Oh, yeah? 'Bout what?

Rainbow Dash: We brought our new pal Little Strongheart here to explain to the Appleloosans why they should move the apple trees off buffalo land.

Braeburn: That information would be quite help-

Applejack interrupts Braeburn and confronts Rainbow Dash.

Applejack: That's weird. 'Cause my cousin Braeburn here wants to explain to the buffalo why they should let the apple trees stay.

Little Strongheart: That would be a useful thing to-

Rainbow Dash: The land is theirs! You planted the trees not knowing that. Honest mistake. Now, you just gotta move 'em, that's all.

Braeburn: Well. . . heh. . .

Applejack: They busted their rumps here! An' now they're supposed ta bust their rumps again, just 'cause some buffalo won't stampede someplace else?

Applejack and Rainbow Dash were now at each other's faces arguing.

Rainbow Dash: Plant the trees somewhere else!

Applejack: Where?! It's the only flatland around these parts!

Rainbow Dash: The buffalo had it first!

Applejack: The settler ponies need it to live!

Rainbow Dash: Come on, Applejack!

Applejack: You're bein' unreasonable!

Rainbow Dash: I put my hoof down!

(Y/N): STOP IT YOU TWO!

(Y/N) then separates Rainbow Dash and Applejack from each other with his magic as everypony is now giving (Y/N) their undivided attention.

(Y/N): Look, we get the point. We're in quite the dilemma. We've got two tribes that need the land that could very much affect their lives if they don't have it. The buffalo's private territory and the Appleloosans food supply. There must be some way we can resolve this situation.

Pinkie then jumps in the air before falling to the ground with a thud.

Pinkie Pie: Hey! I've got an idea!

(Y/N): Really? What is it?

Pinkie then whispers something in (Y/N)'s ear as when she was finished, (Y/N) gives Pinkie a weird look.

(Y/N): You sure you want to do that?

Pinkie Pie: Come on, what's the harm in at least trying.

(Y/N): I. . . guess you're not wrong about that.

Later on, a crowd was formed in front of a tiny stage as it involved the Appleloosans and the buffalo and the Mane 6 in the crowd. Sheriff Silverstar and Chief Thunderhooves glared at each other before a piano was heard and the curtains were drawn and Pinkie Pie emerges from a clam in a dress.

She then did something that just gave everypony dumbfounded looks. . . she began to sing.

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Pinkie Pie: We may be divided

But of you all, I beg

To remember we're all hoofed

At the end of each leg

No matter what the issue

Come from wherever you please

All this fighting gets you nothing

But hoof-and-mouth disease

Arguing's not the way

Hey, come out and play!

It's a shiny, new day

So, what do you say?

You gotta share

You gotta care

It's the right thing to do

You gotta share

You gotta care

And there'll always be a way through

Both our diets, I should mention

Are completely vegetarian

We all eat hay and oats

Why be at each other's throat?

You gotta share

You gotta care

It's the right thing to do

And there'll always be a way

Throoooough!

There was barely any applause from Pinkie's performance as Spike was the only one who was clapping his claws. Twilight and (Y/N) both look at each other and facehooved though.

Spike: All right, Pinkie Pie! That was fantastic! What a great song! Yeah, right on!

Chief Thunderhooves and Sheriff Silverstar looked at each other and nodded.

Chief Thunderhooves: It appears that Sheriff Silverstar and I have come to. . . an agreement.

Sheriff Silverstar: We have.

Everypony perked up at that as they thought that they have finally agreed to share their territories. . . but they said something completely different from what they were expecting.

Chief Thunderhooves: That was the worst performance we've ever seen.

Sheriff Silverstar: Abso-tively!

Pinkie and Spike frowned at that as the song didn't get to their heads at all.

Chief Thunderhooves: The time for action is upon us! Our stampede will start at high noon tomorrow. And if the orchard is still there, we'll flatten it. . . and the whole town!

Everypony gasped at that idea as Little Strongheart decides to intervene and so does (Y/N) as he flies up in the air.

Little Strongheart: But, Chief. . .

(Y/N): That's going to far!

Sheriff Silverstar: An' we Appleloosans say you'd better bring yer best, 'cause we'll be ready and waitin'.

Braeburn then tries to intervene.

Braeburn: But, Sheriff. . .

(Y/N): What?! No! This isn't the answer! Fighting one another won't resolve any of this!

Chief Thunderhooves: We have finalized our decision, and it will be forced if necessary.

Sheriff Silverstar: So there ain't no going back now!

Everypony then runs off leaving the Mane 7 behind as they couldn't believe that this is their decision.

Pinkie Pie: Oh. . . That wasn't the message of my song at all. . .

(Y/N) then flies down to Pinkie to try and cheer her up.

(Y/N): I-It wasn't all that bad. I guess they just found it a little cheesy.

Pinkie then gives (Y/N) a forced smile.

Pinkie Pie: Thanks, (Y/N).

Later on, the group separates to try and change the tribes' mind about starting a war. (Y/N) stayed behind with Applejack, Twilight, Rarity, and Fluttershy this time while Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Spike went to the buffalo.

Applejack: I want my kin ta' have what they need to live. . . but a storm's a-brewin' here. And I don't like the look of it.

Twilight Sparkle: We've just got to talk some sense into them before somepony gets hurt.

(Y/N): Alright then, everyone scatter and talk sense to as much Appleloosans as you can.

Everypony nodded as they all went to go and do just that. Twilight goes to two ponies in front of a building.

Twilight Sparkle: Listen, maybe if you would just reconsider, we-

The two ponies didn't listen as they hid themselves in a window and shut the window doors completely closed.

Rarity and Fluttershy then go in front of a store to try and talk sense to another pony.

Rarity: About the trees. Now if you could-

However, they're words fell on deaf ears and they were met with a door slam.

(Y/N): Geez, this must be why Applejack's always so stubborn.

Applejack: Excuse me?!

(Y/N) said that too freely as he froze and heard Applejack behind him giving him a death glare.

(Y/N): I said nothing! *whistles*

Applejack: That's what ah thought.

In the orchard, The five see that the Appleloosans were bucking as many apples as they can down from the trees to get as many as they can in case they don't win. (Y/N) then goes up to one of the ponies.

(Y/N): Please, let's just think this over and-

The pony then turned to (Y/N) and growled at him which made him gasp and he got an angry look before going back to his friends.

(Y/N): It's no use! Nopony will be rational or reasonable!

Back in the town, the Appleloosans were just constantly hammering, sawing, nailing doors, and loading apples and the five went up to Sheriff Silverstar to try and get him to reconsider.

Applejack: Sheriff, if we could only-

Sheriff Silverstar ignored Applejack's words and kept ordering ponies to load up more apples and the Mane 5 look inside of a bakery to see them making tons of apple pies.

(Y/N): Apple pies? What are those for?

Applejack: Something's tellin' me they ain't gonna be for eatin'. That's for sure.

The Mane 5 and every Appleloosan gather around as they raise a flag for Appleloosa and everypony, but the Mane 5 cheered.

Meanwhile back at the buffalo's area, the buffalo were all training really hard as they were practicing their charging, sharpening their horns, and they were also putting paint on their cheeks to make themselves look tougher.

Spike: Isn't there someway to stop this?

Little Strongheart: Unless the settlers remove those trees, I do not think so. By the way, were is your other male friend?

Spike: *sighs* He decided to see if he could change the Appleloosans mind. But by the looks of all this, I'd say we're failing.

Little Strongheart then offers Spike some turquoise which he accepted, but he did eat them very enthusiatically. Rainbow Dash was currently talking with Chief Thunderhooves.

Rainbow Dash: I know you don't want to do this.

Chief Thunderhooves: But they have taken our land. What would you have me do, Rainbow Dash?

Rainbow Dash: I don't know. . . but it's never too late to think of something.

Chief Thunderhooves: At noon, it will be too late.

The next day, it was nearly noon as both the buffalo and the Appleloosans were prepared as the buffalo stood above a small hill in front of Appleloosa and the Appleloosans were in the city with a ton of logs as barriers to keep them from getting run over by the buffalo. The Mane 7 were at another location beside Appleoosa not wanting to get involved. Rainbow Dash was trying to think of some alternatives, but none came to her head.

Rainbow Dash: Come on, think! Think, think, think, think, think, think, think!

The clock at Appleloosa then strikes twelve as (Y/N) puts his hoof on Rainbow Dash's back.

(Y/N): It's too late, Dash. This is their final decision.

As the bell tolls, everypony worries as nopony in the field moves a muscle. However, on the hill Chief Thunderhooves was getting ready to charge until Little Strongheart put her hoof on him. He looks at her with sympathy as he just sighs and the Mane 7 smile.

Rainbow Dash: *gasps* He's not gonna do it!

(Y/N): Phew, what a relief.

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash said that too soon however until they heard Pinkie Pie singing and the Mane 7 got worried looks.

Pinkie Pie: -what do you say?

You gotta share

You gotta care

It's the right thing to do

(Y/N) then quickly flies over to Pinkie and shoves an apple in her mouth.

(Y/N): Pinkie!

Pinkie then spits the apple out that (Y/N) put in her mouth.

Pinkie Pie: What?

(Y/N): Too early for celebration!

Chief Thunderhooves growled at hearing Pinkie's song once again as he yelled his words to the tribe:

Chief Thunderhooves: CHAAARGE!

The buffalo charge at Appleloosa with both (Y/N) and Pinkie in their way. (Y/N) then picks up Pinkie bridal style and flies both of them to the rest of the Mane 7. When he lands back down and puts down Pinkie, they all look to Appleloosa in chaos as the buffalo got past their defenses. Sheriff Silverstar and a bunch of other ponies had apple pies ready as ammunition.

Sheriff Silverstar: Ready. . . aim. . . fire!

The buffalo and the Appleloosans were going all out as they all were throwing pies, ramming hay bales with some of them having anvils. Some Appleoosans were even face to face with them in a hoof fight or riding the buffalo like wild bulls. One buffalo accidentally rammed into a building with the clock tower and it started to fall, but (Y/N) used his magic to not make it happen and he reconnected it to the same building. The mares and Spike look at (Y/N) confused.

(Y/N): Sorry, but I still don't want to see any pony or buffalo getting hurt in this.

The Mane 6 nod at that and they continue to watch the fight as they see Chief Thunderhooves charge for Sheriff Silverstar and he ran out of apple pies. (Y/N) was worried about what was going to happen until he notices that some of the buffalo were enjoying the apple pies that splattered on them and he get's an idea and smiles brightly.

(Y/N): That's it!

Applejack: Huh? What's it sugarcube?

(Y/N) then notices a non eaten apple pie on the ground and he picks it up with his magic and goes into the fight which worried the mares and Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), where are you going?!

(Y/N): To put an end to this!

(Y/N) then flies as fast as he could to get in between Chief Thunderhooves and Sheriff Silverstar and once he did he landed in the way of Chief Thunderhooves and put his hooves out.

(Y/N): STOOOOOOPP!

Chief Thunderhooves notices (Y/N) and he then brakes his speed as he was sliding towards as a fast pace (Y/N) which worried the Mane 6.

Mane 6: (Y/N)!

(Y/N) closed his eyes to brace for impact, but Chief Thunderhooves was able to stop in time to where he was in front of (Y/N) face to face. The rest of the Appleloosans and buffalo also stopped what they were doing as they all heard (Y/N)'s yell.

Chief Thunderhooves: What is the meaning of this? Can't you see that we are currently in a battle.

(Y/N): Listen, before you continue any further, try this.

Chief Thunderhooves: I'm sorry, but excuse me?

(Y/N): Taste it. . . please?

Chief Thunderhooves sighs and then walks up to (Y/N) and did exactly what he was asked to do and he took a bite of the apple pie. After a few seconds of tasting the apple pie, Chief Thunderhooves immediately ate the rest of the pie that (Y/N) offered and he smiles to tell him that he likes it.

Chief Thunderhooves: Yum! Mister (Y/N), you have given me a much better idea than having us battle it out.

(Y/N): I have?

Chief Thunderhooves: Indeed. We. . . will allow the apple orchard to stay in exchange for a share of its fruit, those. . . delicious apple pies!

Everypony cheered at this and the rest of the Mane 7 gathered around (Y/N) and wrapped him in a group hug to congratulate him on saving both the buffalo's territory and Appleloosa.

Later, a bunch of Appleloosans cut down some of the trees in the orchard into a long road and when that was finished, Applejack whistles for Rainbow Dash to give the signal to the buffalo that they can run through the orchard, and as they ran through, some ponies including (Y/N) gave the buffalo apple pies for the road as they run through. The buffalo even gave back Bloomberg as it was planted on a little hill.

Applejack: Bloomberg, this is yer special day. Mama's so proud of you!

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that.

The buffalo give their thanks to the Appleloosans before running off, however Little Strongheart decides to wave one last goodbye to (Y/N), Rainbow Dash, and Applejack before joining her tribe once again. Twilight then thinks of a letter to write to Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, Friendship is a wondrous and powerful thing. Even the worst of enemies can become friends. You need understanding and compromise. You've got to share. You've got to care.

Pinkie Pie: Hey! Oh, come on! Hey, readers! You know I said that right?

The Nintega Guy: Really Pinkie?! Now I have to rebuild the fourth wall a THIRD time!

Pinkie Pie: Oh, please, you'll get it fixed in no time Nintega. Besides this is a fanfic so who cares.

The Nintega Guy: Mark my words! I'm going to break your entire wall one day!

Pinkie Pie: Oh, I'd like to see that day come. See you in the next chapter readers.

Chapter 16 End.

Chapter 17: The Cutie Mark Chronicles

It was currently a pleasant noon at Ponyville as today, Princess Celestia is at Sugarcube Corner with a bunch of ponies there including the Mane 7 as they all are hosting a big brunch for her. Ponies are are either mingling or eating delicious food made by Mr. and Mrs. Cake. Mr. Cake, who's full name was Carrot Cake was an Earth pony who had a light brilliant amber coat, a light brilliant orange mane and tail, moderate pistachio eyes, his Cutie Mark was of course three carrot cakes, and he was wearing a baker's hat and a bowtie that was red and white, along with an apron. His wife Mrs. Cake, who's full name was Cup Cake was also an Earth pony, and she had a light cerulean coat, brilliant rose eyes, a light crimson mane and tail with pale, light grayish crimson stripes, her Cutie Mark is also of course three cup cakes, she was wearing pink earrings and she was also wearing an apron.

They were both currently just giving their services out to anypony in need and in the middle of the room, Princess Celestia was enjoying the banquet and (Y/N) was right beside her.

(Y/N): This is such a wonderful gathering were having. I'm so glad that were able to accept this visit here in Ponyville just for you, Celestia.

Princess Celestia: Of course, (Y/N). By the way, thank you for keeping me company over here at the table.

(Y/N): No problem at all.

Princess Celestia: However, I must say that your friends do have a way for gatherings with esteemed guests.

(Y/N) then sees Rarity telling ponies to keep their distance from her gala dress, Applejack was confused on what to eat first as she wanted to be formal, Rainbow Dash, Twilight, Fluttershy seemed normal, and Pinkie Pie was just being her usual Pinkie Pie self. Mr. and Mrs. Cake then approach Princess Celestia and (Y/N).

Mr. Cake: How are both of you doing? Good?

Mrs. Cake: Anything else we can get for you, dearies. . .? Ooh, I-I mean, esteemed guests.

Princess Celestia: Everything is fine, Mr. and Mrs. Cake.

(Y/N) takes one of the cupcakes that Mrs. Cake offered and ate it.

(Y/N): Don't worry, if it's a more casual place that you want, then I'm more than happy to give it to you Princess.

Princess Celestia nods as (Y/N) walks over to Rarity who was still pushing ponies away from getting in the distance of her gala dress.

(Y/N): Rarity, what are you doing?

Rarity: Whatever do you mean? I do believe that it is most polite for a lady like myself to dress properly for the princess at this event.

(Y/N): Rarity, you don't need the dress. This is just a casual get-together for Princess Celestia. She won't mind one bit with you not wearing that. Besides, do you see anypony else in dresses?

Rarity was about to retort to that until she looks around all around in Sugarcube Corner and then reluctantly sighs as she knows that (Y/N) is right.

(Y/N): See? Just enjoy the brunch like everypony else is.

Rarity: Very well, but I still would like my everything to remain spotless.

(Y/N): *sighs* That's fine with me.

Rarity: Great!

Rarity then uses her magic to change back to her normal attire and walks off. (Y/N) then walks over to Applejack and he still sees her having trouble of what to pick out.

(Y/N): Having trouble on deciding what to eat Applejack?

Applejack: Well. . . which is the salad and which is the appetizer again? And which am I supposed to eat first?

(Y/N): *sighs* Just eat whatever you want.

Applejack: B-But. . . with the princess here-

(Y/N): She's not going to judge the way you eat Applejack. Everypony in here is enjoying as much as they want. Besides, appetizers? Salads? This isn't a fancy restaurant.

Applejack blinks a couple of times before looking back at the food table and gulps before pointing a one.

Applejack: Okay, what about that apple fritter right there?

(Y/N): Here just take it.

(Y/N) passes the apple fritter she pointed at to her and Applejack was reluctant to take it.

(Y/N): Just take it and enjoy it.

Applejack: Ya sure the princess is okay with this?

(Y/N): One hundred percent sure.

Applejack: Okay then, I trust ya. Thanks (Y/N).

Applejack takes the apple fritter that was offered to her and walks off to go to a nearby table and enjoy it. (Y/N) then notices Twilight and Fluttershy and walks up to both of them.

(Y/N): Hey, Twilight. Hey, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Hello, (Y/N). I must say, you really know how to help guests out with their problems.

(Y/N): I know that our friends don't exactly have the best manners, but the princess doesn't mind one bit.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

(Y/N): Yep, just watch Pinkie.

As (Y/N) says that, they all look to see Pinkie giggling and laughing as she hopped from table to table.

Pinkie Pie: Whoo-hoo! Cupcakes, candies and pies, oh my!

Pinkie then pies herself in the face before going over to a chocolate fountain.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Chocolate fountainy goodness!

Pinkie puts her entire face in the chocolate and in a few seconds the chocolate breaks off of her face as Pinkie was munching on some of the chocolate before rushing up to Princess Celestia.

Pinkie Pie: You gonna eat that?!

Pinkie then chomps on one of the cupcakes that Princess Celestia was about to eat and she just smirks and rolls her eyes at Pinkie's antics. However, Mr. and Mrs. Cake thought Pinkie was being a little too casual with the princess as Mrs. Cake pulls Pinkie away and Mr. Cake offers Princess Celestia a new plate.

Mr. Cake: A thousand pardons, Your Majesty.

Princess Celestia: That's quite all right, thank you.

Twilight and Fluttershy then look at (Y/N) confused.

(Y/N): Come on, you could see the look on her face that she didn't mind Pinkie's actions at all.

Twilight Sparkle: I know. . . but still I want everypony to make a good impression.

(Y/N): Trust me, our normal selves are more than enough for a good impression.

Princess Celestia: He is right Twilight, this is just like any other social gathering event.

Princess Celestia then notices Fluttershy.

Princess Celestia: And what about you, dear? Fluttershy, is it?

Fluttershy: Me? Oh yes, Your Highness.

Princess Celestia: I understand from Twilight Sparkle's letters that you enjoy tending to the needs of woodland creatures.

Fluttershy: Yes, I love to take care of animals.

Princess Celestia: As do I. As Princess, I care deeply about all creatures, great and small.

A loud cough was then heard as it came from the golden cage beside Princess Celestia which gave (Y/N), Fluttershy, and Twilight confused looks.

Princess Celestia: Oh, do not worry. That was just Philomena. Philomena, my pet. You're awake. Do say hello to our gracious hosts.

A bird then appears in the cage as it looked to have all of it's feathers plucked off and it had it's head bent downwards.

Fluttershy: Oh. . . my.

Princess Celestia: She is quite a sight, isn't she?

Fluttershy: I. . . I. . . I've never seen anything like it.

A royal guard then goes up to Princess Celestia and whispers in her ear about an urgent matter before the princess herself stands up to announce to everypony.

Princess Celestia: I'm sorry, everypony. I'm afraid I have to cut the party short. The mayor has requested an audience with me. Royal duty calls. Thank you for a wonderful time. It's been a joy getting to know you all better.

Princess Celestia then leaves along with the royal guards that were by her side. Fluttershy looks at Philomena with a worried look on her face and she goes up to try and open the cage to take her, but (Y/N) stops her.

(Y/N): Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! What do you think you are doing, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: Oh, sorry (Y/N). But I have to take Philomena home with me and nurse her. Look how sick she is.

(Y/N): Sick? Philomena's not sick Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: What? How could you say that? Just look at the poor thing.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Fluttershy. Philomena is a phoenix.

Fluttershy: A phoenix?

(Y/N): Princess Celestia actually told me a little bit about Philomena and yes she is a phoenix. It's a majestic and magical bird. While it may not seem like it looks healthy now, it's actually at it's point where every so often it must shed it's feathers and it bursts into flames and goes into ashes.

Fluttershy: What?! But wouldn't that mean Philomena would die?!

(Y/N): No! No! No! It's okay, Fluttershy. It is a little dramatic, but it then rises from it's ashes into a majestic looking bird. It's a phoenix's life cycle.

Fluttershy: Oooh. That sounds interesting.

(Y/N): Also, do you really think Princess Celestia would appreciate it if you stole her pet like that?

Fluttershy then had a guilty look on her face and looked down before (Y/N) puts his hoof around her.

(Y/N): Don't feel bad Fluttershy. I know you had good intentions, but next time ask someone before just jumping to conclusions okay.

Fluttershy looks at (Y/N) in the eyes, smiles, and nods.

(Y/N): Tell you what, if it makes you feel any better, I can ask the Princess Celestia to show us Philomena's transformation when she comes back. How does that sound?

Fluttershy then got a huge smile at that as she nods vigorously.

Later on, after Princess Celestia was finished she returned to Sugarcube Corner to retrieve Philomena and when she walked inside she looks to see the Mane 7 inside as all.

Princess Celestia: Oh. Well this is a surprise. Were the seven of you waiting for me here?

(Y/N): Yes princess and I've told them all about your pet phoenix, especially Fluttershy. We thought we'd ask if you can show us how Philomena's life cycle as a phoenix works?

Princess Celestia: Why, I would be delighted to show you all how phoenix's transform.

Fluttershy: Yay!

Princess Celestia brings the Mane 7 outside and Princess Celestia let's Philomena out of her cage and she flies up into the air.

Princess Celestia: Now pay attention everypony and don't be alarmed by what you see.

Philomena flies up into the air and in just a minute, she bursts into flames and lands on the ground in ashes as everypony, except for (Y/N), Fluttershy, and Princess Celestia gasp at what happened.

Twilight Sparkle: W-What happened?! Why is she in ashes?!

(Y/N): Calm down Twilight. Watch what happens next.

Princess Celestia then walks over to Philomena and stares at her for a little bit as she wasn't turning back yet like (Y/N) explained earlier, she then rolls her eyes.

Princess Celestia: Oh, stop fooling around, Philomena. You're scaring everypony.

Philomena then rises up into the sky and next thing everypony knows, she was now a more real-looking phoenix with light brilliant yellow eyes and both vivid amaranth and luminous vivid gamboge feathers.

Fluttershy: Wow. She's so beautiful.

Princess Celestia: Like I said, she's quite a sight.

Philomena then lands on Princess Celestia's hoof as (Y/N) and Fluttershy approach her.

(Y/N): She is indeed. Hello, Philomena it's nice to meet you.

Philomena simply squawks at (Y/N) to say hello back.

Fluttershy: Hello, Philomena. I'm sorry if I thought you were sick in anyway, I was wanting to help, but it turns out you are a very beautiful creature.

Philomena squawks and decided to do something nice for Fluttershy and puts one of her feathers on Fluttershy's ear as a gift.

Fluttershy: Oh my goodness. It's beautiful. Thank you, Philomena.

Philomena then flies back up into the air and Rainbow Dash looked at the royal guards before getting an idea in her head as she flies up to Philomena to whisper something to her.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Hey, you know what you should do? You should go over there and tickle them!

Philomena nods at that as she lands on top of her cage and she uses her feathers to tickle the two royal guards on their noses and they both indeed laugh from that. Philomena then flies back to Rainbow Dash to share a hoof-bump with her and they then laugh as well. Everypony else then laughs along with Rainbow Dash's and Philomena's little prank.

A few days later. . .

(Y/N) was just doing his normal duty of flying around Ponyville, but when he got over to the forest area, he heard some screams and he glowed his horn to find out who and where it's coming from and as he realized who they were, he quickly flies into action.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo were all trying to get their Cutie Mark by zip lining, but it backfired on them as the rope couldn't handle the friction of their zip lines and the rope ended up snapping and they ended up falling. However, just as they all were about to hit the tree branches and get covered in sap, (Y/N) swoops in the save the three fillies as he sets them down somewhere nearby.

(Y/N): You girls okay? I heard you all screaming.

Apple Bloom: Yeah, thanks (Y/N). We thought we were about to become pony sap.

(Y/N): Let me guess, you girls were trying to find what your Cutie Marks are again?

Scootaloo: Yeah, so we tried zip lining. Spike said it was awesome.

(Y/N): He's not wrong. Zip lining is fun, but I don't think anypony could get a Cutie Mark in zip lining.

Sweetie Belle: Well, in that case, anypony got a Plan B?

Scootaloo: Yeah. You know where we can find a cannon at this hour?

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle didn't like that idea and at all and (Y/N) simply glares at Scootaloo to imply that he doesn't want them to be trying any dangerous daredevil stunts.

Scootaloo: Well (Y/N), you have a Cutie Mark! Don't you have any advice on how to get one?

(Y/N): No I don't. This isn't something you can force remember? Cutie Marks come when they're ready to come.

Apple Bloom: Wait! (Y/N)! Tell us about how you got yer Cutie Mark!

Scootaloo: Oooh! Yeah, this has to be an awesome story.

(Y/N) then had a guilty look on his face at that.

Sweetie Belle: What's wrong (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Well. . . I don't know how I got my Cutie Mark.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: WHAT?!

Scootaloo: B-But how is that possible?! Everypony has a Cutie Mark and it appears on them at some point in time! But you don't know how you got your Cutie Mark?

(Y/N): I was originally from Earth, remember? We don't have Cutie Marks in that world. So even if it did come, I wouldn't know when.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders looked down to the ground at that as they can't hear (Y/N)'s story about how he got his Cutie Mark. He feels bad that he can't give that story to them, but then soon enough (Y/N)'s get's an idea and smiles at them.

(Y/N): I may not be able to tell you three my story of how I got my Cutie Mark, but maybe my friends and your older sisters can.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders got happy looks at that as they agreed to that.

Scootaloo: Oh man, I can't wait to ask Rainbow Dash how she got her Cutie Mark! I bet it'll sound as cool as if you had a Cutie Mark story (Y/N).

Sweetie Belle: Rarity never told me hers, but maybe asking her can give us some advice for our Cutie Marks.

Apple Bloom: It just came to me now that Applejack never told me her Cutie Mark story before, I can't wait to ask mah big sis.

(Y/N): Well then, my young crusaders. You'll have me as your guide on this little journey.

Scootaloo: Sweet! This will definitely make up for not having a story!

(Y/N) gives Scootaloo a judgmental look from that and he rolls his eyes.

(Y/N): Whatever. Let's just go and see my friends, so we can hear all of their stories.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Yeah!

Later on, (Y/N) was guiding the Cutie Mark Crusaders through the forest as he was glowing his horn to sense his friends energy. Scootaloo was following (Y/N) using her scooter while pulling Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle in a wagon.

(Y/N): Apple Bloom, I can sense Applejack's energy nearby. . . she's close.

Apple Bloom: Cool.

Some bunnies then hopped in front of the group carrying apples as (Y/N) used his magic to stop all of them to a halt. Then a familiar southern female voice was heard.

???: Get back here, you thievin' varmints!

Apple Bloom: Thievin' what now?

Applejack then appears and jumps over a bush and accidentally tackles both (Y/N) and the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

Applejack: Apple Bloom?

Apple Bloom: Hey sis!

Applejack: What are ya doin' here?

(Y/N): Uh. . . Applejack?

Applejack then looks down to see that she was on top of (Y/N) which made her blush as she instantly get's off of him to let him get up and she rubs the back of her head.

Applejack: *nervous chuckle* Sorry 'bout that (Y/N).

(Y/N): I-It's not a problem. Anyway, the fillies here actually wanted to ask how you got your Cutie Mark, Applejack.

Applejack: Really? I never told you that story Apple Bloom?

Apple Bloom simply shakes her head no at that.

(Y/N): I'm actually curious as well. You don't mind telling us the story do you Applejack?

Applejack: Of course not. Why I was just a little filly. Even littler than y'all.

(Applejack's Cutie Mark Story)

Applejack could be seen as a filly leaving Sweet Apple Acres with Granny Smith and Big Mac feeling sad that she was leaving.

Applejack: I didn't want to spend my life on a muddy old apple farm. I wanted to live the sophisticated life, like my Aunt n' Uncle Orange. So I set out to try my luck in the big city, Manehattan! The most cosmopolitan city in all of Equestria.

Manehattan was a big, metropolitan city full of many skyscrapers and urban buildings.

Applejack: I knew I'd find out who I was meant to be in Manehattan.

Young Applejack eventually finds out where her Aunt and Uncle Orange live in a large building and when she finds their room, she knocks on the door which they answered and let her in.

Young Applejack: Aunt Orange! Uncle Orange! Thank y'all so much for lettin' me stay!

Aunt Orange: "Y'all". *laughs* Isn't she just the living end?

Uncle Orange: *chuckles* How quaint.

Aunt Orange: Don't worry. We'll have you acting like a true Manehattanite in no time.

Soon enough, Young Applejack's hairstyle change as she now had her mane wrapped up in a bun similar to her aunt. They were all gathered in a formal social gathering with other high class ponies. A pony named Tall Order then decides to talk to the young Applejack.

Tall Order: And how are you finding good old Manehattan?

Young Applejack then spoke in a Posh accent just like the rest of the high class ponies.

Young Applejack: Although, I must admit the city noise took some getting used to. Where I'm from, nights are so quiet, you seldom hear a peep until the roosters wake you.

The ponies were then confused by a word in that sentence.

Dane Tee Dove: The. . . what?

Tall Order: I say, my dear, what in the world is a "rooster"?

Young Applejack: (Thoughts) What's he talking about? What do I say? I don't wanna look like a fool.

Random Stallion: Dinner is served.

A couple of stallions came in with some service plates for everypony which made Young Applejack relieved and she changed back to her normal tone.

Young Applejack: Thank goodness. Being a city pony's hard work. I'm so hungry I could eat a. . .

However, when the tops were removed, it revealed that on the plates had extremely small portions of food which made Young Applejack a little sad as she wasn't enjoying her new life in Manehattan.

The next day, Young Applejack looks out of the window with a sad look and sees the Sun rising up.

Young Applejack: Cock-a-doodle-doo. . . Oh, I wonder what Granny Smith and Big McIntosh are up to. I bet they're applebuckin' their way through the Red Delicious trees. Oh, what I wouldn't give for just one bite. . .

Applejack: I never felt so homesick in all my days as I did right then.

However, an explosion was heard as Young Applejack looks up to see a rainbow headed in the direction to Sweet Apple Acres and she smiles.

Applejack: It was amazin'! A rainbow pointin' right back to. . . home. In that moment, it all became clear. I knew right then just who I was supposed to be.

Young Applejack then decides to run back to Sweet Apple Acres where she reunited with Granny Smith and Big Mac and they both hugged her with happiness and Young Applejack's Cutie Mark appears on her flank.

(End of Story)

Applejack: That's when this here appeared. I've been happily workin' in the farm ever since.

(Y/N): Wow, Applejack! No wonder you're always so dependable. I mean in my opinion, you're the best apple that I know.

Applejack: *blushes and chuckles* Aw shucks, sugarcube.

The bunnies that Applejack were chasing blew raspberries at her at she glared and chased after them again.

Applejack: There they are! Get back here, ya thievin' varmints!

(Y/N): Heh, heh. Go easy on them AJ.

Sweetie Belle: Aw. That was such a sweet story!

Scootaloo: Sweet? Try sappy.

Apple Bloom: I thought it was pretty good.

Scootaloo: Come on (Y/N)! I want to know how Rainbow Dash got her Cutie Mark already!

(Y/N): Be patient Scootaloo. She's not going to appear right in front of us bluntly and just give it to us. Follow me girls.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders continue to follow (Y/N) as he glowed his horn to find the rest of his friends in the area. They were currently near Fluttershy's cottage and (Y/N) then abruptly stops them with his magic.

Scootaloo: Why are we stopping?

(Y/N): Look.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders look past (Y/N) to see some ducks crossing their way as they walk across the road with Fluttershy guiding them.

Fluttershy: All right, little ones. This way. This way.

After Fluttershy guides the ducks across the road, she then notices (Y/N) and walks up to him.

Fluttershy: Hello (Y/N). What brings you out here?

(Y/N): Hey Fluttershy. I'm here with the three little fillies here and they want to know the story of how you got your Cutie Mark.

Fluttershy: Oh, that sounds interesting. You know, if it wasn't for Rainbow Dash, I would have never gotten my Cutie Mark.

Scootaloo got excited to hear that.

Scootaloo: Rainbow Dash?! Really?!

Fluttershy: Oh yes. It all started at Summer Flight Camp.

(Fluttershy's Cutie Mark Story)

Fluttershy: You'd never guess, but when I was little I was very shy. And a very weak flyer.

At the Junior Speedster's Flight Camp, Young Fluttershy is seen alone trying to fly up high in the air through a ring cloud and she does go through, but she then trips over the cloud and she slides down a cloud and get's launched into the air and crashes into a flag before landing flat on her stomach with the flag over her. A Young Dumb-Bell and Young Hoops were now flying over her and laughing at her before landing on the ground in front of her.

Young Dumb-Bell: Nice going, Klutzershy! They oughtta ground you permanently.

Young Hoops: Ha! My baby brother can fly better than you!

Young Fluttershy just recoiled in fear of the two bullies.

Fluttershy: It was the most humiliating moment of my life. And then, out of nowhere. . .

A rainbow streak flies by a couple of times before somepony landed in front of Young Fluttershy, and it revealed to be Young Rainbow Dash who glares at the two bullies.

Young Rainbow Dash: Leave her alone!

Young Hoops: Ooh, what are you gonna do, Rainbow Crash?

Young Rainbow Dash: Keep making fun of her and find out!

Young Dumb-Bell: You think you're such a big shot? Why don't you prove it?

Young Rainbow Dash: Whaddya have in mind?

A race was then held as Young Rainbow Dash was racing Young Dumb-Bell and Young Hoops as they were all standing on a cloud at the start line and Young Fluttershy was holding a checkered flag on another cloud.

Young Hoops: You're going down!

Young Rainbow Dash: In history, maybe. See you boys at the finish line!

Young Fluttershy then waves the flag and the three young ponies sped off flying so fast that Young Fluttershy fell of the cloud that she was on and due to her being a weak flyer, she couldn't fly back up to Cloudsdale and she was falling straight to the down.

Young Fluttershy thought she was going to fall to her doom, but suddenly was she was at ground level, a swarm of butterflies caught her in time which made her smile and Young Fluttershy was mesmerized by them.

Fluttershy: I had never seen such beautiful creatures. Butterflies don't fly as high as my cloud home. And I'd never been near the ground before.

Young Fluttershy then started to sing.

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Young Fluttershy: What is this place

Filled with so many wonders?

Casting its spell

That I am now under

Squirrels in the trees

And the cute little bunnies

Birds flying free

And bees with their honey

Hooooonneeeeeeey!

Oooh, what a magical place

And I owe it all to the Pegasus race

If I knew the ground had so much up its sleeve

I'd have come here sooner, and never leave

Yes, I love ev-er-ythiiiiing!

Suddenly, a loud explosion happened and all of the animals got scared and hid themselves away. However, Young Fluttershy goes over to each one of them to calm them down.

Young Fluttershy: Shhh. It's okay. You can come out. Everything's okay. There's nothing to be afraid of.

Young Fluttershy then sat down with a bunch of peaceful woodland animals surrounding her which made her smile.

Fluttershy: Somehow I had the ability to communicate with the animals on a different level.

Young Fluttershy's Cutie Mark then appears on her flank which a bunny saw and was amazed by.

(End of Story)

Scootaloo: Wait, wait, wait. What happened to Rainbow Dash? What about the race?

Fluttershy: Oh. Well, I wasn't there, so I don't really know what happened.

(Y/N): See? This is exactly why I like you Fluttershy. You're just so good with animals that you're like an angel. . . well no pun intended.

Fluttershy giggles at that as she used her mane to hide the blush on her face from (Y/N).

Scootaloo: Ugh! Gag me! Can we get find Rainbow Dash already? I can't take anymore singing.

Sweetie Belle: Maybe my sister knows where she is.

(Y/N): Well in that case, it's time that we head on our way to Carousel Boutique. We'll see you later Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Bye, (Y/N)! Bye, girls!

(Y/N) and The Cutie Mark Crusaders then head on their way to go see Rarity and find her Cutie Mark story.

When the Cutie Mark Crusaders and (Y/N) got to Carousel Boutique, their visit was not one to be expected as Rarity made the Crusaders wear some outfits for her with (Y/N) helping out a bit. Scootaloo was not amused by this at all.

Scootaloo: How did we get roped into this? Oh, we'll never hear Rainbow Dash's story.

Rarity: Are you girls still obsessing over your cutie marks?

Sweetie Belle: Of course! Most of the fillies at school already have theirs.

Rarity: I know how you feel. For the longest time I couldn't figure out why I didn't have mine.

(Y/N): Really? What's the story, Rarity?

(Rarity's Cutie Mark Story)

At a small stage, a group of fillies were dancing to music in some costumes with Young Rarity and her teacher watching from backstage. While Rarity's teacher thought the costumes were nice, Young Rarity thought that they looked bland.

Rarity's teacher: Well done, Rarity. Your costumes are very nice.

Young Rarity: Nice?! They need to be spectacular! And the performance is tomorrow!

The next day, Young Rarity was seen in her room sewing some material that she thought would make up as better costumes for her school's performance.

Rarity: I tried every trick I could think of, but nothing seemed to work. The costumes just weren't right, and the play opened that night.

Young Rarity just sighs and has a sad look at her poor talents.

Young Rarity: Maybe I'm not meant to be a fashionista after all. . .

Young Rarity's horn then glows brightly and it forces her outside of her home and was dragging her somewhere far away.

Young Rarity: Aah! What's going on?!

Rarity: I had no idea where my horn was taking me. But unicorn magic doesn't happen without a reason. I knew this had to do with my love of fashion and maybe even my Cutie Mark! I knew that this was. . . My destiny!

Young Rarity's horn eventually stops glowing and she stops in front of a large boulder.

Young Rarity: A rock?! That's my destiny?! What is your problem, horn? I followed you all the way out here for a rock?! *groans* Dumb rock!

An explosion then happens which frightened Young Rarity a bit, but the explosion cracked open the boulder in half to reveal a lot of shiny gems which Young Rarity was just mesmerized by.

Young Rarity: Ooh!

Later that night, many ponies gathered around to see Young Rarity's school perform on stage with the costumes giving out a sparkling light due to the gems. Rarity's teacher simply gives Young Rarity a smile at her generous act which she then sees a sparkle on her flank to reveal her Cutie Mark.

(End of Story)

(Y/N): That was sweet Rarity. I guess that's why they call you a "Rare gem."

Rarity blushes and giggles at (Y/N) little joke. However, Scootaloo was getting impatient.

Scootaloo: Ugh! These namby-pamby stories aren't getting us any closer to our Cutie Marks! They're all about finding who you really are and boring stuff like that.

(Y/N): Well duh, Scootaloo. It's the same way Rarity explained it in her story.

Scootaloo: Come on, I want to know Rainbow Dash's Cutie Mark story!

(Y/N): Scootaloo! Be patient, and we'll get there in no time. Besides, even if we do find her early, I still want you two to hear Twilight's and Pinkie's stories as well.

Apple Bloom: Yeah, we need all of the help we can get.

Scootaloo: Ugh, fine!

(Y/N): Sorry to leave so abruptly Rarity, I hope we weren't any trouble.

Rarity: Of course not, darling. I'll see you later.

(Y/N): Likewise. Come on girls, follow me.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders and (Y/N) then leave Carousel Boutique to go and try to find the rest of the Mane 7.

As the four were strolling through Ponyville, (Y/N) then notices Twilight nearby and he brings the Crusaders with him towards her.

Scootaloo: Why are we going over here?

(Y/N): Isn't it obvious? To hear Twilight's story.

(Y/N) then walks over to Twilight.

(Y/N): Hey Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, hi (Y/N). How's it going?

(Y/N): Nothing much. Hey, is it okay if I hear your Cutie Mark story?

Twilight Sparkle: Sure, but why?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then approach the two.

Sweetie Belle: We want to know the story of how you all got your Cutie Marks so it may help us in the future.

Twilight Sparkle: Really? Okay then. In that case girls, sit down right here.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then sit down on a rock while (Y/N) stands beside Twilight to listen to her story.

Twilight Sparkle: As a young filly in Canterlot, I always wanted to go to the Summer Sun Celebration, where Princess Celestia raises the sun.

(Twilight Sparkle's Cutie Mark Story)

Twilight Sparkle: And I saw the most amazing, most wonderful thing I've ever seen.

There was a previous Summer Sun Celebration Festival with many carnival rides, a trumpet fanfare was made and Young Twilight then appears to get a proper view to see Princess Celestia. Young Twilight and the rest of the ponies then watch in awe as Princess Celestia uses her magic to raise the Sun all over Equestria. Young Twilight was the most impressed as she had a big smile when Princess Celestia eyed her for a second.

Twilight Sparkle: I poured myself into learning everything I could about magic.

Young Twilight is then seen studying a bunch of books about magic and she is practicing as hard as she can as she barely was able to turn a page in a book with her magic and she kept on studying until she was finished with her entire stack of books.

Twilight Sparkle: My parents decided to enroll me in Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns. It was a dream come true!

Twilight's parents then appeared with a certificate for Young Twilight as it approved her for Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns. Young Twilight jumped up and down in joy for that achievement.

Twilight Sparkle: Except for one thing. . . I had to pass an entrance exam!

Young Twilight is then seen in a room filled with strict ponies as they had very serious looks on their faces about Young Twilight's exam. She was a bit nervous, so her parents signal her to give a smile which she does. A pony then pushes in a wagon with a dragon egg in it before exiting and Young Twilight stares at it with an extremely nervous look on her face. One of the ponies that was judging Young Twilight's exam named Crystal Clear then speaks to her.

Crystal Clear: Well, Miss Sparkle?

Young Twilight just nervously laughs and the ponies started writing down some stuff to grade Twilight a little. Then they put their boards away and Young Twilight started to sweat before she took a deep breath and tried to use a spell to crack the egg open, but it was no use as her horn only made a small spark. The ponies quizzing her were started to get impatient as one of them yawns.

Crystal Clear: We don't have all day.

Twilight Sparkle: I knew it was the most important day of my life, that my entire future would be affected by the outcome of this day and I was about to blow it!

Young Twilight tried her best to make her horn crack the egg open, but it was no use at all as the small spark was made on her horn after all of her efforts and she falls to the ground tired and ashamed.

Young Twilight Sparkle: I'm sorry I wasted your time.

Suddenly, an explosion happened as it startled Young Twilight and her horn instantly glows and shoots a beam at the egg, making it break to reveal a newborn baby dragon, which was Spike. That wasn't the end however as Young Twilight yelped and an extremely large and magical raspberry aura surrounded her and she starts to shoot magic all around the room making the ponies that were quizzing her levitate off of the ground, her parents were turned into plants, and the newborn Spike was enlarged to be as tall as the building they were in as his head was sticking out. Apparently from outside, Princess Celestia saw this outburst of magic and she was intrigued.

Back in the exam room, Young Twilight was losing control over her magic until she felt a hoof on her shoulder and she turned to see Princess Celestia looking at her which calmed her down as all of the effects caused by her wore off and she looks up at Princess Celestia with a guilty look.

Princess Celestia: Twilight Sparkle.

Young Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean. . .

Princess Celestia: You have a very special gift. I don't think I've ever come across a unicorn with your raw abilities.

Young Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

Princess Celestia: But you need to learn to tame these abilities through focused study.

Young Twilight was simply baffled by what Princess Celestia was saying.

Young Twilight Sparkle: Huh?!

Princess Celestia: Twilight Sparkle, I'd like to make you my own personal protégé here at the school.

Young Twilight Sparkle: HUH?!

Princess Celestia: Well?

Young Twilight looked back at her parents who were nodding vigorously for her to accept this and she jumps up into the air super happy of what she accomplished.

Young Twilight Sparkle: YES!

Princess Celestia: One other thing, Twilight.

Young Twilight Sparkle: More?

Young Twilight falls to the ground on her stomach and Princess Celestia points to her flank for Young Twilight to see her Cutie Mark which she got extremely excited by and she starts hopping all over the place.

Young Twilight Sparkle: My cutie mark! Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes. . .!

(End of Story)

Apparently, Twilight was also hopping around all over the place happily as well even though the event already happend.

Twilight Sparkle: yesyesyesyes. . .!

(Y/N) then stopped Twilight as he blocked her path and Twilight skidded to a halt a few inches away from (Y/N)'s face they nearly touched each other noses before separating while blushing.

(Y/N): Y-Yeah, we're very happy for Twilight. I'm glad that happened to you.

Twilight Sparkle: Still though, it was the best day of my life!

(Y/N): Yeah, we can see that. Anyways, thanks for telling us that great story. We'll see you later Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Sure thing (Y/N). I'll see you girls as well.

Apple Bloom: Mm-hmm. Bye Twilight.

(Y/N) and The Cutie Mark Crusaders then leave Twilight as she had a romantic thought in her mind while blushing.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) Wow. (Y/N) was so close to my face, I could almost just kiss him.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders follow (Y/N) once again on Scootaloo's scooter as they were trying to find the last two members of the Mane 7.

Scootaloo: Ugh! Why don't we ever smash into Rainbow Dash?!

(Y/N): Scootaloo. . .

Scootaloo: I know. I know. I have to be patient, but we've hadn't heard a single thing about how Rainbow Dash got her Cutie Mark all day.

Suddenly, a pink party pony appears out of nowhere in the wagon with Scootaloo and Apple Bloom.

Pinkie Pie: You're looking for Rainbow Dash? If I was her, I'd be at Sugarcube Corner. Of course, if I was anyone, I'd be at Sugarcube Corner. Hey! I have an idea! Wanna go to Sugarcube Corner?

(Y/N): Hey Pinkie. Were actually looking for Rainbow Dash to find out about how she got her Cutie Mark. Hey, I've got an idea. Pinkie, why don't you tell us how you got yours while were on our way to Sugarcube Corner.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Great idea, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): You girls okay with that?

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle nod while Scootaloo reluctantly nods and sighs.

Scootaloo: Why not?

Pinkie Pie: All right!

(Pinkie Pie's Cutie Mark Story)

Pinkie Pie: My sisters and I were raised on a rock farm outside of Ponyville. We spent our days working the fields. There was no talking. There was no smiling. *sighs* There were only rocks.

Young Pinkie Pie could be seen with a depressed look on her face as her mane and tail were straight and she was rolling a rock on a little stack of a bunch of rocks and she looked over to see her parents and sisters go inside of their home.

Pinkie Pie: We were in the south field, preparing to rotate the rocks to the east field, when all of a sudden. . .

A loud explosion was made that was in a rainbow and Young Pinkie saw it up in the sky. The wind of the explosion blew across the rock farm and onto Young Pinkie as her mane and tail were all now poofy and messed up. A rainbow then shined above Young Pinkie as she was so infatuated by the rainbow that she let out such a huge smile bigger than anypony could feeling so much joy inside of her.

Pinkie Pie: I'd never felt joy like that before! It felt so good I just wanted to keep smiling forever! And I wanted everyone I knew to smile too, but rainbows don't come along that often. I wondered, how else could I create some smiles?

Young Pinkie Pie then got an idea as she rushed off to go and prepare something for her family.

The next day in the rock farm, the Pie family walks out of their house to do their work for the day.

Igneous Rock Pie: We better harvest the rocks from the south field.

The Pie family suddenly stopped in their tracks when they hear music playing in their silo.

Cloudy Quartz: Pinkamena Diane Pie! Is that you?

Young Pinkie Pie answers as she opens the door to reveal herself.

Young Pinkie Pie: Mom! I need you and dad and the sisters to come in. Quick!

Pinkie's parents were reluctant to do that, but decided to enter the silo along with the sisters to find that there were a bunch of tables set up with food, drinks, and a cake in the middle, and there were also party streamers and decorations hung up everywhere.

Young Pinkie Pie: Surprise! You like it? It's called. . . a party!

Pinkie's parents and sisters were simply dumbfounded by what they were seeing as they mouths were shaking and they had no idea what to say or do making Young Pinkie worried.

Young Pinkie Pie: Oh. You don't like it.

However after a few more seconds, they all let out huge smiles at the party Young Pinkie sat out for them which made Young Pinkie happy.

Young Pinkie Pie: *gasps* You like it! I'm so happy!

The Pie family then all danced around in the silo going along with the party and Young Pinkie's Cutie Mark then shows up on her flank.

(End of Story)

Pinkie Pie: And that's how Equestria was made!

(Y/N): I'm glad that happened to you Pinkie. I find you to be more cute as your cheery and happy self!

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* Thanks (Y/N).

(Y/N): Anyways, girls here we are. Sugarcube Corner.

(Y/N) and the Cutie Mark Crusaders stop as they were in front of Sugarcube Corner and Pinkie starts to walk in.

Pinkie Pie: Maybe on the way home I can tell you the story of how I got my Cutie Mark. It's a gem!

The Crusaders gave (Y/N) a weird look as he just chuckles and rolls his eyes.

(Y/N): Don't worry girls, it's just Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie.

(Y/N) then looks inside Sugarcube Corner and see somepony before turning to Scootaloo.

(Y/N): Scootaloo, I think the pony that you've been waiting for is finally here for you to hear her Cutie Mark story.

Scootaloo knew exactly what (Y/N) was implying as she gasps and they all immediately went inside Sugarcube Corner and in front of them was none other than Rainbow Dash with the rest of the Mane 7 along with her.

Scootaloo: Rainbow Dash! You're here!

Rainbow Dash: Yep, I sure am. What brings you here Scoots?

(Y/N): Dash, Scootaloo and the other two girls here been waiting all day. . . and patiently to hear your Cutie Mark story.

Rainbow Dash: Is that so huh?

Scootaloo: Yes! You have no idea what I've been through today to hear that story.

(Y/N): Well then Dash. Tell us everything about it.

Rainbow Dash: It all happened during the race at Flight Camp. . .

(Rainbow Dash's Cutie Mark Story)

Rainbow Dash: . . .where I stood alone against all odds to defend Fluttershy's honor.

Young Rainbow Dash is seen about to race Young Hoops and Young Dumb-Bell as they all got into a ready position and Young Rainbow Dash felt nothing but confidence as she let's out a cocky smile.

When Young Fluttershy waves the flag to signal go, the three young Pegasi sped off instantly and bumped Young Fluttershy off of the cloud she was on in the process. Young Rainbow Dash was currently taking the lead as she was flying so fast and accurate that she stayed on course with the race. Young Dumb-Bell however didn't have luck as he crashed into a cloud pillar, dizzy.

Rainbow Dash: I've never flown like that before! That freedom was unlike anything I've ever felt! The speed, the adrenaline, the wind in my mane. . . I liked it. . . a lot!

Young Rainbow Dash was too busy enjoying the way she was flying that Young Hoops purposely bumped into her to try and throw her off course.

Young Hoops: Ha! Later, Rainbow Crash!

Young Rainbow Dash: Hey!

Young Hoops flew downwards in the lead, but Young Rainbow Dash wasn't having it as she flew after him.

Rainbow Dash: Turns out the only thing I liked more than flying fast. . . was winning!

Young Rainbow Dash instantly flies ahead of Young Hoops which threw him off course as well, but that wasn't all as Young Rainbow Dash was flying so, so fast that when she passed the cloud hoop at the bottom, she broke the sound barrier and made a Sonic Rainboom!

Rainbow Dash: Most people thought that the sonic rainboom was just an old mare's tale. But that day. . . The day I discovered racing. . . I proved that the legends were true. I made the impossible happen!

Young Rainbow Dash saw the rainbow flowing off of her mane as she smiled and kept on flying with the rainbow going over the clouds and all of the other Pegasi cheered for her. In the process of her flight, Young Rainbow Dash's Cutie Mark showed up on her flank.

(End of Story)

Rainbow Dash: And that, little ones, is how you earn a Cutie Mark.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Whooooaaaa. . .

(Y/N): And that's why she's our Rainbow Dash. The most legendary and fastest flyer at we all know.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, come on. Don't make me blush. But I'll still accept more praise.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that.

Fluttershy: Wait a second. I heard that explosion. And I saw the rainbow too. Rainbow Dash, if you hadn't scared the animals, I never would have learned I could communicate with them and gotten my Cutie Mark.

Pinkie Pie: I heard that boom! And right afterwards, there was this amazing rainbow that taught me to smile.

Applejack: When I got mah Cutie Mark, I saw a rainbow that pointed me home. I bet it was your sonic rainboom!

Rarity: There was an explosion I could never explain when I got my Cutie Mark.

Twilight Sparkle: This is uncanny! If that explosion didn't happen when it did, I would have blown my entrance exam. Rainbow Dash, I think you helped me earn my Cutie Mark too!

Pinkie Pie then tackles Rainbow Dash in a hug.

Pinkie Pie: We all owe our Cutie Marks to you!

Fluttershy: Do you realize what this means? All of us had a special connection before we even met.

Rarity: We've been BFFs forever and we didn't even know it!

Applejack: Come here, y'all.

The mares then gathered in a group hug and they all happily hugged each other out of delight that they're destiny was to meet each other. (Y/N) looks at the mares and he smiles at their moment before he get's a sad look on his face which The Cutie Mark Crusaders notice as they were confused at first before remembering what (Y/N) said earlier to them.

(Y/N): (In The Cutie Mark Crusaders' mind) We don't have Cutie Marks in that world. So even if it did come, I wouldn't know when.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then go up to the mares and get's they're attention.

Apple Bloom: You guys!

Applejack: What is it, sugarcube?

Scootaloo: Look.

The Crusaders point to (Y/N) and the mares look to see him sitting down a little depressed with his back facing towards them. The Mane 6 caught on to what (Y/N) was sad about as they all gasp.

Rainbow Dash: Oh. . . that's right. . .

Fluttershy: He. . . doesn't know. . .

The mares then walk up to (Y/N) with sad looks on their faces as well.

Applejack: Y-You alright there, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Y-Yeah, I mean. . . you girls were all meant to know each other from the. . . sonic rainboom and. . . well. . . I'm. . .

Rarity: Darling, just tell us.

(Y/N): *sighs* I'm not okay. I was from Earth and I have no idea of how or when I got my Cutie Mark. And I wasn't there when the sonic rainboom happened. I feel. . . as if maybe I'm not as of a special friend as you girls are to each other.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), of course you're a special friend to us. It just makes you the one exception.

(Y/N): Thanks, but that doesn't really help me Twilight.

(Y/N) looks down to the ground a single tear escapes his eye. The mares and The Crusaders had no idea what to do or say to that as they all felt bad for (Y/N). However, after a second Twilight remembers something (Y/N) said to her when he revealed his origins to her and she puts her hoof on (Y/N)'s hoof.

Twilight Sparkle: Are you sure there's nothing?

(Y/N): Huh?

Twilight Sparkle: Are you sure there's nothing unusual that's happened to you on Earth? Didn't you say that you were saving lives even on Earth?

(Y/N): Yeah. . but. . . *gasps* Wait!

(Y/N) puts his hoof to his head and he tries to remember something.

(Y/N): Twilight, maybe you're on to something. I'm trying to remember, but it's a blur. Come on, think, think, think!

Pinkie Pie: Were there any powers you used? Were there any special effects? Like your aura or something?

(Y/N): *gasps* Pinkie, say that again!

Pinkie Pie: Your aura?

(Y/N) get's a surprised smile on his face.

(Y/N): That's it! I can't say for sure, but. . . this may be how I DID get my Cutie Mark, but on Earth.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders plus the other members of the Mane 7 perked up at that.

Scootaloo: Really? You really do have a Cutie Mark story?

(Y/N): Yeah, I think so. I remember it now. This happened when I was only ten years old. And I think all of you girls getting your Cutie Marks had something to do with it as well.

Rainbow Dash: Well, what are you waiting for (Y/N)? Let's hear it!

(Y/N): Okay, here it goes.

((Y/N)'s Cutie Mark Story)

(Y/N)'s P.O.V

Back on Earth when I was about ten years old, I was still somewhat of a sneaky little kid. But so what? Earth was a wonderful place and despite knowing all of the humans in the area and them not knowing me well, I could just say that I was their lovable extraterrestrial creature. I was currently on top of a building gazing out at the city.

Young (Y/N): Woohoo! What a view!

I then teleport off of the building and start walking around some of the streets. . . well, while still hiding my horn and my wings. Everybody was just the amount right of perfect in my little town and I loved seeing everybody outside living their peaceful and normal life. However, as peaceful as it sounds, it didn't get peaceful a minute later.

I saw some fire trucks driving at a fast pace somewhere which worried me so I went into an alleyway where no one could see me and I teleported up onto a large building to see where the fire trucks were headed. In the distance, I see a bunch of smoke going up into the sky and I gained a worried look of what's happening.

Young (Y/N): Oh no! That can't be good!

I then run across the rooftop as fast as I could and jumped from building to building using my wings and eventually after travelling about a mile deep into the city, I see a very tall skyscraper on fire and many people were coming out of that skyscraper either trying to catch their breath from escaping or some firefighters carrying some passed out people in there. I know my mother always told me to keep my magic a secret, but these are literally innocent people in danger. I then teleported somewhere in an alleyway somewhere nearby the skyscraper before running out of it and going up to the situation where a bunch of firefighters are.

Young (Y/N): What's happening?!

Fire Fighter 1: Kid, stand back! There are citizens in danger in that building and I can't allow you to go in there.

Young (Y/N): Just what happened! How did fire spread all across here?

Fire Fighter 1: Apparently in one of the rooms, someone wasn't paying attention and accidentally spilled their hot drink on an outlet and it exploded and let out this huge fire.

Young (Y/N): Let me help!

The fire fighter looked at me like I was crazy.

Fire Fighter 1: You! No way kid! You're way too young, I can't put someone like you in danger too like the rest of the people in that building!

Young (Y/N): But there are like 25 floors in that building! There's no way you can save all of them that fast!

Fire Fighter 1: We're trying our absolute best to get the people safe and out of there!

Another Fire Fighter comes out of the building with a horrified look on his face.

Fire Fighter 2: Floor number 3 is nearly collasping! At this rate, the entire building will come down!

Fire Fighter 1: Darn! Evacuate as much as you can before the building comes down!

Hearing that, I got a serious look and I didn't want as much people as possible to safe. I wanted EVERYBODY to be safe. The first fire fighter then turned back to me.

Fire Fighter 1: Listen kid! Go home now before I have to tell your parents about what you're doing out here.

I simply just give the fire fighter an angry look and did the complete opposite and I just pushed him out of the way and ran into the building like an idiot.

Fire Fighter 1: HEY! Stop you crazy kid! Come back here!

I didn't listen as I ran straight into the skyscraper and the inside was just devastating to look at as there was fire everywhere and the smoke made it so I almost couldn't see. This was my moment when I had to use my powers and I simply flied over some debris in the way and tried to find as much people as I can. Keep in mind that I was still young and didn't know how to use energy sensing. Instead, I used my magic like thermal vision to try and find my way around the skyscraper. I looked up and with my sight, I could see people on floors 7, 16, and 19. I then fly up into the air and try and find my way all around the smoke while avoiding falling pieces. It was only a matter of time before the building collapses and I wanted to make sure everybody is safe.

Young (Y/N): *cough* Well, *cough* I didn't say it was going to be *cough* easy.

I eventually make it up to the seventh floor and I see one man that looked to be in his 40's coughing up smoke from the fire and I ran over to him.

Man: W-Who *cough* are you?

Young (Y/N): Don't worry, I'm here to help. Listen to me, don't freak out or tell ANYBODY about this okay?

Man: If it helps my life, I promise.

Young (Y/N): Okay then, please don't freak out.

I took a deep breath and made my horn glow from under my hair and I put some magic into my hands and blasted it at the man as he was shocked by what he was seeing and I instantly teleported him to the first floor outside where the rest of the fire fighters and civilians were.

Young (Y/N): One down, two more to go.

As I say that, a platform was cracking underneath me as it broke, but due to me having wings I flew into the air to prevent myself from falling and I fly higher into the air.

Young (Y/N): Come on wings, don't fail me now.

I was then on floor sixteen as I hear some screaming and I looked to see a teenage girl cornered by some flaming objects and I land on the ground and use my magic to remove any flaming objects in my path and I reached my hand out to her which she grabs.

Teenage Girl: Thank you!

Young (Y/N): You're welcome. Look out!

I see that she was about to crushed by some falling debris so I tackled the teenager and we were both about to fall down to our doom until I used my wings to carry her and she just looks at me baffled.

Teenage Girl: W-What?! Who are you?!

Young (Y/N): Just someone who is here to make sure you're safe. By the time you get out of here, forget what you saw, okay?

The teenage girl looks at me with a weird look before nodding as I used my magic to teleport her to the same place where I teleported the man.

The skyscraper was then starting to rumble so hard that I was almost out of time, so instead of flying and letting my wings burn more in the fire, I just teleport to each floor one by one until I reached floor number nineteen and I hear a little girl that looked to be five years old crying as I see her in the distance holding a teddy bear and I teleport over to her instantly.

Young (Y/N): Hi there! Are you okay?

Little girl: *sobs* I want my mommy and daddy!

Young (Y/N): Don't worry, I promise that you'll see them again, but you have to listen to whatever I'm about to say, okay? This place is about to come down.

The little girl looks at me with tears in her eyes as I could tell that she was very scared and when I was about to get her out of the building, I heard some cracking sounds above us I got an extremely worried look for the little girl and use my whole body to shield her from the rubble, but when I thought that I was going to be the one crushed, I looked up to see that my horn was glowing and somehow I was able to project a magic shield for the first time. The girl had a look of wonder at me from what she was seeing.

Little girl: Are you doing this?

I simply looked at the girl and nodded.

Little girl: Are you a superhero?

I knew for a fact that no one would possibly believe a little girl seeing a ten year old boy with magical powers, so I just played along.

Young (Y/N): Yeah, I guess so. But as a hero, let's keep this between you and me okay?

The little girl looked slightly scared, but nodded as I picked her up and I landed down on each floor of the building one by one. I thought that maybe teleporting a little girl would be too much for her, so I decided to try and keep her as safe as possible while avoiding any debris that was falling down.

It had to have been a minute at this point where the entire building was going to collaspe and I eventually made it to the first floor. I see the entrance and I run to it while holding the little girl in my arms, but just when I thought that I would make it, a ton of rubble came down and blocked our way to the exit. I was simply shocked and I felt super bad for myself that I wasn't going to be able to save all of the lives in this building.

Young (Y/N): No, this can't be. I had to save everyone. I wanted to save everyone. Is this the end?

And as if a miracle called, something started to react onto me as I set the little girl down and she just watched in shock. My eyes glowed white as they lost their pupils and my body started to glow different color auras from pink, to yellow, to white, to light blue, to orange, and finally purple as it all let out a burst of magic energy towards the large amount of objects blocking our path and they all immediately disappeared into thin air.

Young (Y/N): GAH!

I held my head as I didn't know what was happening to me, but somehow I subconsciously levitated the little girl out of the building and unexpectedly I let out another burst of energy again and this time, it let out a blast from inside, all the way to outside and I somehow healed all of the injured peoples injuries which confused them.

Soon enough, the skyscraper came down and I reacted in time as I was able to teleport myself back into me and my mother's house and inside, I fell on my bed face first and I raised my head while shaking it after that whole catastrophe. I was still glowing the same aura colors from earlier which surprised me, but eventually it stopped as it all went back to normal.

Young (Y/N): Whoa! What was that?

I then heard my mother walking upstairs towards my room as she opened the door and looked to see me.

(M/N): Sweetie, are you alright?

Young (Y/N): Um. . . yes mom. Why?

(M/N): I saw some fire happen from a large building and I wanted to see if you were okay.

Young (Y/N): Yeah, I'm fi- Wait? How did you know about that?

My mother simply giggles.

(M/N): Let's just say, I have some. . . mother instincts.

Young (Y/N): Um. . . okay, I guess. (Thoughts) How does she not notice the soot on my clothes?

(M/N): You should take a bath honey. Look how dirty you are.

I was simply baffled at that was all she had to say to me.

Young (Y/N): O. . .kay? Sure. . . I will.

I then simply walk out of my room past my mother while she had a thought in her mind.

(M/N): (Thoughts) I am so proud of you for saving all of those innocent lives, my son.

(End of Story)

Third P.O.V.

(Y/N): And that's how I think I earned my Cutie Mark.

Twilight Sparkle: You know, it's makes sense when you think about it. When all of us got our Cutie Marks at the same time, they all must have reacted to you (Y/N).

Applejack: Looks like you were actually our BFF too, sugarcube.

(Y/N): Yeah, I guess so. This is amazing!

Pinkie Pie: Group hug!

The Mane 7 then all joined together in a group hug with the Cutie Mark Crusaders watching.

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: Awwww. . .

Scootaloo: Ewwww. . . Gimme a break. Come on, Crusaders! Maybe we just need to try zip lining again.

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle just smile and hug Scootaloo which made her sigh in disgust.

Fluttershy: Hey. How about a song?

(Y/N): Oh, sounds good to me!

Pinkie Pie: Definitely!

Scootaloo got a worried look at that.

Scootaloo: Nooooo!

Later in the Golden Oak Library, Twilight was getting Spike to write a letter to Princess Celestia and (Y/N) was with her.

Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, Today I learned something amazing. Everypony everywhere has a special magical connection with his or her friends, maybe even before they've met them. If you're feeling lonely and you're still searching for your true friends, just look up in the sky. Who knows? Maybe you and your future best friends are all looking at the same rainbow.

Spike: Gross! When did you get so cheesy?

Twilight Sparkle: Just write it, Spike.

(Y/N): I'm super glad that I actually have a connection with you and the others.

(Y/N) says that as he hugs Twilight which she blushes and giggles at and hugs him back.

Spike: Ugh! Get a room you two.

Chapter 17 End.

Chapter 18: Party of One

It was the late evening in Ponyville and (Y/N) was just flying around finishing up patrolling the town.

(Y/N): *sighs* Well, another glorious day for all of the ponies. Looks like everypony's A-OK and happy.

As (Y/N) says that however, he looks down at the ground at sees Spike down at the ground walking away clearly with a sad look on his face and carrying a bindle on his shoulder and he flies down to him.

(Y/N): Hey, what's up Spike? What's the matter?

Spike: Hey (Y/N). Twilight hates me is the matter.

(Y/N): Hates you? Spike, there's no way in all of Equestria that our friend Twilight Sparkle hates her own dragon assistant.

Spike then turns to (Y/N) with an annoyed look.

Spike: You're telling me you haven't noticed? All of you clearly appreciate Twilight's new owl Owlowiscious way more than me. It's like you all think I've gotten old from being Twilight's assistant.

(Y/N): Spike, that's not true at all. You do know what Owlowiscious is, right?

Spike: Yes, an animal that's clearly taken my reputation as Twilight's number one assistant.

(Y/N) gave Spike a "really" look and facehooved.

(Y/N): Ugh, no. Owlowiscious is an owl. Duh!

Spike: Yeah, he's an owl. So what?

(Y/N): Spike, when Twilight introduced us to Owlowiscious, she told us that this would be really helpful for her since owls are nocturnal.

Spike: Nocturnal?

(Y/N): Yeah, owls sleep during the day and they stay up all night. Twilight's not replacing you at all, Spike. She's giving you your proper rest so that you won't have to stay up all night doing her chores.

Spike looked up in the air for a second to think before he all of a sudden realized that (Y/N) was right.

Spike: You're right, I can't do all of my work at night.

(Y/N): See? Doesn't it make more sense? Twilight would never want to replace you Spike. She told me that you're actually are her number one assistant.

Spike: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah, besides what gave you the idea that Twilight hates you?

Spike then get's a sheepish look as he rubs the back of his head.

Spike: Uh. . . I may have accidentally sneezed and fried one of her books without telling her.

(Y/N): Spike, why didn't you tell Twilight when you did do it?

Spike: I didn't want to disappoint her.

(Y/N): Spike, accidents happen. If you learned anything from us like Applejack, it was best to tell the truth to her. Sure, she may have still been a little disappointed in you, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't understand that it was an accident.

Spike then looks down feeling guilty.

Spike: I feel so stupid. I was so jealous of Owlowiscious that I was missing the point of why he was there in the first place.

(Y/N) then walks up to Spike and puts his hoof around him to comfort him.

(Y/N): Everypony makes mistakes, Spike. And jealousy is normal for everypony as well. All you have to do is tell Twilight what's wrong and she'll be sure to forgive you and understand why you were jealous in the first place.

Spike looks at (Y/N) and smiles.

Spike: Yeah, you're right (Y/N). I need to tell Twilight how I feel about all of this.

(Y/N): Come on, it's getting dark. Nopony is normally out at this hour.

Spike nods as they both walk back to the Golden Oak Library.

At the Golden Oak Library, Twilight is seen organizing some books with Owlowiscious right beside her and helping her out. Owlowiscious is an owl with pale, light grayish amber body with grayish amber wings and dark grayish amber eyes.

The door to the Golden Oak Library opens as Twilight turns around to see both (Y/N) and Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey, (Y/N). What brings you here so late at night?

(Y/N): I found this guy walking around in Ponyville and I believe he has something that he wants to say to you.

Spike then walks up to Twilight twiddling his claws with a guilty look on his face.

Spike: Twilight, I'm sorry that I burned the book without telling you and also I'm sorry for trying to frame Owlowscious earlier. I thought that with him around, you didn't need me anymore.

Twilight then smiles and puts her hoof on Spike's shoulder.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike. Sure, I was disappointed, but you are my number one assistant! And friend. And you always will be. It's just that sometimes I need some help at night. I can't ask you to stay up late. You're a baby dragon and you need your rest. Owls are nocturnal. So I asked Owlowiscious to help. But not to take your place. No one could ever replace you, Spike. Not even when you are being a jealous numbskull.

Spike smiles as he hugs Twilight which she returns.

Spike: I'm sorry, Twilight. I never should have been so jealous.

Twilight Sparkle: And I'm sorry too, Spike. I should have been more sensitive.

(Y/N) smiles at the scene Spike and Twilight were having as Owlowiscious lands on his head which made him chuckle.

(Y/N): It's great to see you too, Owlowiscious.

Spike: Oh, that's right.

Spike breaks the hug with Twilight then turns to Owlowiscious who was sitting on (Y/N)'s head.

Spike: Owlowiscious. . . I know now that you weren't out to take my job. Forgive me?

Owlowiscious: Hoo?

Spike: Me. Forgive me, Spike.

Owlowiscious: Hoo!

Spike looks at (Y/N) and he has an extremely confused look as he shrugs his shoulders. (Y/N) just rolls his eyes.

(Y/N): Spike, "Hoo" is the sound an owl makes. And also by the sounds of it, he forgives you.

Spike: Oh! Okay then.

Twilight Sparkle: You know, this may be a great letter for Princess Celestia to read about what happened today.

Spike nods at this as he goes over to a table and pulls out both a quill and a piece of paper.

Spike: I'm ready when you are.

(Y/N): Hey, Twilight. I've got an idea, why not let Spike write down his own letter to Princess Celestia. I think he learned more about friendship today than you did.

Twilight Sparkle: Great idea (Y/N)! Spike, why don't you write to the princess?

Spike: Really? Why, that's a big responsibiilty!

Twilight Sparkle: I know. But nothing my number one assitant can't handle.

Spike then begins writing down his own letter while speaking about what he learned.

Spike: Dear Princess Celestia,This is Spike, writing to you about my adventures. This week I've learned that being jealous and telling lies gets you nowhere in friendship. I also learned that there's plenty of love for every friend to share. So from here on out, I promise, that I, Spike, will. . .

Spike then all of a sudden falls asleep mid-sentence from how tired he was and both (Y/N) and Twilight just chuckle at him.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Spike.

Owlowiscious: Hoo?

Twilight Sparkle: Who? Spike! You kno-

(Y/N): Twilight. . . owl. . . "Hoo!"

Twilight Sparkle: Ohhhh. . . *giggles*

(Y/N): We both should probably get some sleep as well. I'll see you tomorrow Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Sure thing, bye (Y/N).

(Y/N) and Twilight wave goodbye to each other and (Y/N) leaves the library to go to his house, which was only slightly next door of the Golden Oak Library. He then goes inside to go to his bedroom and he immediately just lays on it and falls fast asleep.

The very next day, (Y/N) woke up and he goes to his kitchen to get himself some tea before someone knocks on his door, so he walks there and opens it to Pinkie Pie and Gummy in front of him.

(Y/N): Hey, Pinkie. How are-

Before (Y/N) could get another word out of his mouth, Pinkie starts to sing to him.

Pinkie Pie: This is your singing telegram

I hope it finds you well

You're invited to a party

'Cause we think you're really swell

Gummy's turning one year old

So help us celebrate

The cake will be delicious

The festivities first-rate

There will be games and dancing

Bob for apples, cut a rug

And when the party's over

We'll gather 'round for a group hug

No need to bring a gift

Being there will be enough

Birthdays mean having fun with friends

Not getting lots of stuff

It won't be the same without you

So we hope that you say yes

So, please, oh please R.S.V.P.

And come, and be our guest!

(Y/N) was surprised by the sudden song, but he then smiles and gives a small applause before speaking.

(Y/N): That was great, Pinkie. Of course I'll come to Gummy's birthday party today.

Pinkie Pie: Yay!

Pinkie hugs (Y/N) tight for a second before letting him go.

Pinkie Pie: As usual it'll be at Sugarcube Corner this afternoon.

(Y/N): Got it. I'll be there for sure.

Pinkie Pie: Great, now I have to sing the song to our other friends!

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at that.

(Y/N): You plan on singing that song the same way to all of our other friends?

Pinkie Pie: That's right!

(Y/N): You sure you'll have enough energy to do all that?

Pinkie Pie: Of course! This is Pinkie Pie you're talking to! She never get's tired when it comes to inviting friends to parties.

(Y/N) just smirks at that.

(Y/N): Okay, if you say so.

Pinkie Pie: I've got to go invite our other friends (Y/N). Gummy and I will see you this afternoon.

(Y/N): Okay, I'll see you and the birthday alligator later.

Gummy then hops on Pinkie's tail by biting it and Pinkie happily hops off to the Golden Oak Library. (Y/N) just watches Pinkie hop off with a smile on his face.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) If there's one thing that we all love about Pinkie Pie, it's that she makes the best parties ever.

Later in the day at Sugarcube Corner, the Mane 7 were all at Gummy's birthday party as it went on as expected. Twilight and Pinkie were dancing to music, Rainbow Dash and Applejack were bobbing for apples, Rarity and Fluttershy were conversing with each other, and (Y/N) was eating some of the snacks laid out for the party. Applejack dips her head into the barrel of water and she pulls out an apple with her teeth and she eats it.

Rainbow Dash: Nice one! Now, let me show you how it's really done.

Pinkie then approaches the two.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, girls!

Rainbow Dash: Hey, Pinkie Pie!

Applejack: Howdy!

Pinkie Pie: Just wanted to tell you how happy I am that you could make it to Gummy's party.

Applejack: Are you kiddin'? I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

Rainbow Dash: Me neither. When Pinkie Pie throws a party, I am there!

Rainbow Dash then bobs her head in the water and she lifts it back up to also catch an apple in her mouth.

Rainbow Dash: Ta-da!

Pinkie Pie: Aw! It's just a boring old apple. Don't worry, there are plenty of other surprises in there.

Rainbow Dash and Applejack get excited faces at that as Rainbow Dash spits her apple out.

Rainbow Dash: What kind of surprises?

Pinkie Pie: I can't tell you that, silly. Then it wouldn't be a surprise.

Both Applejack and Rainbow Dash then instantly puts their heads back to try and find the so-called surprises that Pinkie had inside. When Applejack pulled her head back out, she got pranked by a fake apple that was in the barrel and her head got pulled back down into the water which got her face wet. When Rainbow Dash pulled her head back up, Gummy was on her face biting her and she just shakes him off. Applejack just chuckles at the pranks that Pinkie had laid out for them and Rainbow Dash rubs her nose.

Meanwhile, Rarity was drinking some of the punch that Pinkie had laid out for the party and Pinkie refills it for her.

Rarity: This punch is simply divine. Is this the same recipe you used for your "Spring Has Sprung" party?

Pinkie Pie: Nope! Something new.

Pinkie and Rarity turn to the punch bowl to reveal that Gummy was inside it and that some of his saliva must have been in the liquid. Rarity sees this and she instantly spits it out, out of shock.

Pinkie Pie: It's Gummy's favorite.

To try and not be rude, Rarity gives a forced smile and reluctantly drinks more of the punch from her cup, but she doesn't swallow it. When Pinkie walks off and wasn't looking, Rarity spits her drink out once again in a plant.

Pinkie then approaches (Y/N) who was eating some of the cake slices that was laid out.

(Y/N): Pinkie, you make some of the best sweets ever. This cake is amazing.

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* Thanks (Y/N). But it wasn't just me who made the cake for the party, Gummy helped out as well.

(Y/N): Really? I didn't know Gummy was quite the baker.

Pinkie Pie: No, no silly. Gummy wasn't the one who was baking, he actually picked out what flavors he wanted for the cake.

(Y/N): What are they?

Pinkie Pie: Strawberry icing, vanilla bean, and finally. . . a hint of mud.

Hearing the word mud made (Y/N) gag at the cake piece that he was chewing as his face turned green and when he swallows it, he gives Pinkie a forced smile to try and tell her that he likes it. Music starts to play as Pinkie hears it.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, this is my jam!

When Pinkie walks off and when (Y/N) saw that Pinkie wasn't looking, he wipes his tongue with his hooves to get the taste of the cake out of his mouth due to Pinkie saying that mud was in it.

Pinkie then rushes over to dance to the music along with Twilight and Fluttershy.

Pinkie Pie: Having fun?

Twilight Sparkle: A blast!

Fluttershy: You always throw the best parties, Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie Pie: They're always the best parties 'cause my best friends are always there!

Pinkie then bumps into Twilight and Fluttershy so hard that they both ended up crashing into some of the walls, however they were okay as they still joined everypony else on the dance floor.

Pinkie Pie: C'mon, everypony! Gummy wants to dance! Go, Gummy! It's your birthday! Go, Gummy! It's your birthday!

Gummy wags his tail along with the music to show that he was dancing.

Later, it was nighttime and the party ended as everypony had to go home and they all walked out of Sugarcube Corner with Pinkie look out at them from a window above.

Applejack: Hoo-wee! I am beat! I haven't danced that much since. . . Well, since your last party. Thanks again for the invite!

Rainbow Dash: See ya later, birthday alligator!

Rarity: Bravo for hosting yet another delightful soiree.

Fluttershy: It's been lovely.

Pinkie Pie: You sure you don't wanna stay? There's still some cake left.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, I think we're gonna pass.

(Y/N): Yeah, I mean we all partied up there to our limits. But still it was a great party.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, we should do this again soon.

As (Y/N) and Twilight along with the rest of the mares walk off, Pinkie heard Twilight's sentence as she gasped and got an idea.

Pinkie Pie: We should do this again soon!

Twilight and (Y/N) were walking back to their respective homes while conversing to each other.

(Y/N): Can you believe Gummy's birthday party was actually today? I honestly can't wait to celebrate the party tomorrow.

Twilight Sparkle: Me too. I talked with the rest of our friends and they said that tomorrow they'll get all of the supplies that they need to celebrate tomorrow's party.

(Y/N): However, there is one part that will be challenging for us to make happen.

Twilight Sparkle: What's that?

(Y/N): Make sure Pinkie doesn't know about it at all.

Twilight Sparkle: Why would that be a challenge?

(Y/N): Because if we know Pinkie Pie, she can do all sorts of her Pinkie Pie stuff to possibly find out about the party.

Twilight Sparkle: I see. You have a point. What should we do then if she get's suspicious?

(Y/N): Just try and make excuses, but be subtle about it.

Twilight Sparkle: Got it.

Twilight then arrives at the Golden Oak Library which (Y/N) sees her go towards the door.

(Y/N): Well, I'll see you tomorrow Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Me too. Good night (Y/N).

The next morning as the Sun came up, (Y/N) was still asleep in his bed until some loud knocking was made on his door so he instantly wakes up, straightens up his mane and tail before arriving at his door and he opens it to see Pinkie Pie. On the outside, (Y/N) had a warm smile on his face, but on the inside he was extremely nervous that Pinkie was right in front of him.

Pinkie Pie: Heya (Y/N)! You know Twilight just said that we should do another party again soon, and it's soon so here's your invitation!

(Y/N) takes the invite that Pinkie had with his magic and he opens it up to read it.

(Y/N): "You're invited to Gummy's 'after-birthday' party. This afternoon at 3 o'clock."

Pinkie Pie: All our bestest friends are invited, and there's gonna be dancing, and games, and cake, and ice-cream, and punch!

(Y/N) was then surprised by the sudden invite.

(Y/N): Wait! Wait, wait, wait, wait! This afternoon?

Pinkie Pie: Yep!

(Y/N): A-As in. . . "this afternoon" this afternoon?

Pinkie Pie: You got it!

(Y/N): Uh. . . well. . . I can't make it today. A-Apparently the mayor wants me to look after the town today from day to night. I don't think I'll be able to skip that?

Pinkie Pie: Really?

(Y/N) then gives Pinkie a forced smile.

(Y/N): Y-Yep, you know me. (Y/N), the Hero of Ponyville. Always have to make sure that the citizens are always safe.

Pinkie raises an eyebrow at (Y/N)'s excuse, but she then just smiles.

Pinkie Pie: Okie dokie lokie! A party is still a party, even with only six guests. Stay safe out there, (Y/N).

(Y/N): W-Will do.

As soon as Pinkie left, (Y/N) then closes the door and he sighs, but then puts his hoof on his head.

(Y/N): Well. . . this will be a problem. I know we normally don't decline Pinkie's invitations, but this has to be done. We can't let her find out about. . . her surprise party.

(Y/N) then tiptoes up to where his game room is and there was a gigantic wrapped present in the room.

(Y/N): This is also going to be a special gift to Pinkie. . . well from me anyways. I wonder if anypony else got her a gift.

Another knock then heard as (Y/N) decided to try and the sense the energy with his magic of who was at the door this time to be clear that it wasn't Pinkie at the door and to his relief, it was actually Twilight. He then goes to the door and opens it.

(Y/N): *whispers* Hey, did Pinkie go to your place?

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Yeah, she said something about an after birthday party today. You know we obviously had to deny it.

(Y/N): *whispers* I know and I feel kind of bad that we had to do it, but hey I'm sure she'll expect the best from us and nothing hurtful at all.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* I hope so. Do you have the bits for the cake?

(Y/N): *whispers* Yeah, hold on.

(Y/N) rushes back inside of his house and he comes back out carrying a tiny brown pouch.

(Y/N): *whispers* Here, go and buy the cake while Rainbow Dash and I get the rest of the party accessories.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Understood. I'll keep a sharp eye for Pinkie Pie on the way.

(Y/N): *whispers* Ditto. I'll see you this afternoon.

Twilight nods as she walks off to go and pick up the cake from Sugarcube Corner that she needed for Pinkie Pie's party. (Y/N) then rushes back into his house and he goes back into the game room where the big present is and he looks out his window left, right, up, and down to see if Pinkie was anywhere. Seeing that the coast was clear, (Y/N) uses his magic to pick up the present and he flies off to try and meet with Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N) soon sneaks his way across Ponyville as nopony seemed to be outside, meaning he could get a clear tell where Pinkie Pie is or not. However, (Y/N) looks at the present with a worried look as it could possibly blow his cover a little bit due to how big it is. Eventually he sees up ahead, Rainbow Dash who was waiting for him at the corner of a building.

(Y/N): *whispers* Psst. Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash turns to (Y/N) and she sighs in relief that it's him.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Phew. (Y/N), did you get your present?

(Y/N): *whispers* Yeah, it's right behind me.

Rainbow Dash sees the awfully large present that (Y/N) was carrying behind and she raises an eyebrow.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Do you really expect Pinkie Pie to NOT see that gigantic thing while we're walking around Ponyville?

(Y/N): *whispers* I know, it's a little excessive, but I want Pinkie to be happy, don't you want her to be happy as well?

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* I guess so. Anyways, let's head over to Sweet Apple Acres before we're caught.

(Y/N): *whispers* Agreed.

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash walk cautiously around the houses around Ponyville. They were getting closer and closer to Sweet Apple Acres until they both heard a scream and they both to see it was Fluttershy as she flew up into the air. They walked over to where they heard, but (Y/N) didn't see anyone there which confused him. However, Rainbow Dash could tell a certain somepony was there as she was in a hay bale wearing a cap, a coat, and both her and Gummy were wearing funny glasses.

Rainbow Dash: Hi Pinkie Pie.

When (Y/N) realized what she said, he froze and tensed up before turning to Rainbow Dash with an angry look.

(Y/N): REALLY DASH?!

Rainbow Dash: Uh oh!

Both (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash then instantly flew away from Pinkie Pie in the hay bale as she tried to follow them.

Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash! (Y/N)! Wait!

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash quickly flew to a different place in an alley where they thought they had lost Pinkie.

(Y/N): Did we lose her?

Rainbow Dash: I think so.

However, Pinkie emerges from a barrel that was nearby the two.

Pinkie Pie: Where are you two going?!

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash were startled as (Y/N) glows his horn to teleport both of them and they ended up in a bell on top of the schoolhouse.

(Y/N): Okay, maybe she could tell where we were going, but thanks to my magic she can't find us in here.

Rainbow Dash: Good. . . by the way, does that clapper look weird to you?

(Y/N) looks at the bell clapper with a raised eyebrow as he glows his horn to make light and as soon as it illuminated the inside of the bell, it was revealed that it was Pinkie Pie on the bell clapper who was giving them an angry look. (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash gasped.

Pinkie Pie: What's the real reason you didn't want to come to Gummy's party?!

Both (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash then fly out of the bell as fast as they could, and they both went up a tall mountain to try and lose Pinkie.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, *pants* there's no way *pants* she can find us up here.

Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) make it up to the top of the mountain tired from flying so much vertically upwards and Rainbow Dash didn't notice that she grabbed someone's hoof until she looked up and both (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash were startled to see an irate Pinkie who glares at them and she notices Rainbow Dash's saddlebags and (Y/N)'s present.

Pinkie Pie: WHAT'S IN THE BAGS?! WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!

Both Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) zip off once again with Pinkie hot on their tails as she was running almost as fast as both of them could fly.

Applejack was at Sweet Apple Acres walking towards the barn until she heard a whoosh and she looked behind her to see (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash flying towards Sweet Apple Acres and Pinkie was chasing them.

Rainbow Dash: Applejack! We have a problem!

(Y/N): A "Pink" problem at that!

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash then both flew inside of the barn and Applejack also goes inside of the barn and she instantly slams the door to the barn. Pinkie then immediately arrives in front of the barn and she knocks on the door barn a couple of times with her face. She had a very serious look on her face.

Pinkie Pie: I know you're IN THERE!

Applejack then opens the door ajar to show her face to Pinkie.

Applejack: Oh!. . . Howdy, partner!

Pinkie Pie: Mind if I. . . take a look inside the barn?

Applejack: No! Uh, I mean, yes, I mean. . . you can't come in here!

Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) just went in there.

Applejack then gives Pinkie a sheepish smile.

Applejack: Oh, well, they were just bringin' in some. . . supplies! Yup, supplies for the. . . renovation! Fixin' up the whole thing, top to bottom. . . uh, lots of construction goin' on in there right now!

The Mane 5 were in the barn setting things up quietly until they heard Applejack say that.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* You heard her! Construction!

The Mane 5 then started to mimic a ton of farm animal noises to try and divert Pinkie from the farm. Pinkie glares at Applejack while she just gives a sheepish grin that anyone could tell that she was lying. Pinkie then tried to make a few movements to take a peek inside of the barn, but Applejack kept blocking her vision at every attempt she made. Pinkie then got up in Applejack's face to try and push her out of the way for her to see what's inside of the barn, but Applejack wasn't allowing it as she tried and push her back out. Applejack was starting to sweat at this point as she didn't know how longer she could keep Pinkie from knowing, so instead she just closes the barn door on Pinkie's face which caused her to have no choice but to back her head outside to where she was.

Applejack: Yup! Construction! That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it. *nervous laugh*

Pinkie then deepens her glare at Applejack as she just still gives a sheepish grin while sweating. After a long pause of silence, Pinkie finally decides to give up.

Pinkie Pie: Okie. . . Dokie. . . Lokie.

Applejack sighs, but Pinkie decides to her one last glare in her face before leaving. When everypony saw that Pinkie left, they all sighed in extreme relief.

(Y/N): That. . . was. . . way too close!

Applejack: You can say that again. I thought mah heart was going to explode.

Twilight Sparkle: Well at least we were able to keep her from finding out about the surprise party.

Rarity: Speaking of which, there are still some things that we need to prepare before we can let Pinkie Pie come inside.

(Y/N): Right. Let's get to it.

Everypony then went back inside of the barn and started getting everything prepared for Pinkie's party. Rarity set up all of the party decorations along with the streamers, Applejack set up all of the food on one of the tables, Fluttershy set up a record player on a table, and finally Rainbow Dash, Twilight, and (Y/N) got the party accessories that were needed to where for the party, along with the cake that said "Happy Birthday Pinkie Pie" on it.

After a little while when everything was set up, everypony sighed at all of the hard work they did.

Applejack: Woo-whee! All done.

Rarity: This will definitely make a great surprise for Pinkie.

Fluttershy: So, um, what now?

Rainbow Dash: Duh! We grab Pinkie and get her over here.

Twilight Sparkle: So who's going to be the one to go and get her?

(Y/N): I'll volunteer.

Rainbow Dash: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah, I mean if I know Pinkie well, she'll surely be delighted that I stopped by to visit her.

Rainbow Dash then gives (Y/N) a suspicious look.

Rainbow Dash: Hmm. . . how do we know you'll won't try anything funny while you're gone?

(Y/N): W-What? What else could I possibly be doing while you guys are here waiting?

Applejack: Rainbow Dash! Lay off him! Look, just go get her (Y/N). . . still though don't take too long cause we might think you ARE trying somethin' funny.

(Y/N) nervously rubs the back of his head at that and he then starts to leave the Sweet Apple Acres barn and he flies to go to Sugarcube Corner and see how Pinkie Pie is doing after the whole situation they were through to get ready for her surprise party.

Soon enough, (Y/N) arrives at Sugarcube Corner and he goes up to the roof where Pinkie Pie lives and he knocks on the door that was there.

(Y/N): Pinkie, it's me (Y/N).

(Y/N) waited for somepony to answer, but to his surprise no one was answering.

(Y/N): Pinkie?

(Y/N) then opens the door and he sees something very strange in front of him. He sees a table that had a bucket of turnips, a pile of rocks, a clump of lint, and a bag of flour, and for some reason they all had party hats on. (Y/N) simply raises an eyebrow at all of that.

(Y/N): Uh. . . Pinkie Pie? Are you in here?

(Y/N) walks in Pinkie's room and he looks all around, but he doesn't see Pinkie anywhere.

(Y/N): Okay, Pinkie, if your doing a little game of hide and seek, you might've wanted to have let me know first cause now I'm starting to get a little worried.

The door behind (Y/N) then closes as someone calls out to him.

???: Oh. . . Hey, (Y/N).

The voice that (Y/N) heard sounded very condescending as he turns around to see none other than Pinkie Pie, but when (Y/N) saw Pinkie, his eyes widen and his jaw dropped as the Pinkie Pie he now sees in front of him was completely different. She had an angry look on her face, and her mane and tail wasn't it's usual poofy self and it was completely dull and straight almost as if something sucked the life out of it. Her coat was also darker than usual as it lost some of it's pink.

(Y/N): P-Pinkie! What happened to you?!

Pinkie Pie: What do you mean what happened to me? I'm perfectly normal.

(Y/N): Are. . . you sure? Because you seem less. . . "you" to me?

Pinkie Pie: I'm perfectly fine. I don't really see a need to ask that anyway.

(Y/N): Okay, well in that case. . . why don't you come over with me to Sweet Apple Acres? There's something I need to show you.

Pinkie Pie: Show me what? A farewell letter? Because that seems to be what you seem to have been doing with our friends?

(Y/N): Wait. . . what?

Pinkie Pie: Either way, no thanks. I think I'm going to stay here where I live.

Pinkie then walks over to the table that she set up with the objects that were there.

Pinkie Pie: With my real friends!

(Y/N) was simply dumbfounded by how Pinkie was acting as this was definitely not her usual self.

(Y/N): Real friends?

Pinkie Pie: Yes, meet Rocky, Madame le Flour, Sir Lintsalot, and Mr. Turnip.

(Y/N): Um. . . (Thoughts) I literally have no idea how to respond to any of this. Pinkie's not normal at all.

Pinkie Pie: So if you'll excuse me. I have a party of my own to attend.

(Y/N): Okay, you're definitely acting really weird.

Pinkie Pie: Weird?! I'm not weird?! Whoever said anything about me being weird?!

(Y/N): Calm down Pinkie! I'm not saying you are weird. I'm saying you're acting weird. I can tell at this point that not you're usual self.

Pinkie got irritated by that and she rushed up to (Y/N) face with a glare that could kill.

Pinkie Pie: I'll have you know that this is how I act daily, so if I were you, I'd quit it with the "Pinkie's not normal" phrase!

(Y/N): Why are you so mad?! I never did anything to you!

Pinkie Pie: Really?! is that so?! You know what?! After today, I learned what you all really think about me and my parties? And due to that, I'm never to invite you to any more of my parties as long as I live!

(Y/N) flinched a little at that in shock, but then it turns into a serious look as he pins Pinkie to the wall with his magic.

(Y/N): Pinkie! Snap out of it! This isn't you!

Pinkie Pie: Let me go, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Not until you tell me what's the matter with you?!

Pinkie Pie: I don't need to tell you anything!

(Y/N): Come on, where's the Pinkie Pie that I know and love that always wants to make everypony smile, the one that loves to make parties for everypony, the one that's so hyperactive that she's practically good at anything, and finally the one that almost always hugs me tight every time that she sees him.

Pinkie Pie: SHE'S RIGHT HERE, YOU DUMMY?!

(Y/N): PINKIE! Please tell me what's wrong with you?! Please?!

Pinkie Pie: You want to know so bad?! You all have been lying and avoiding me all day! Like you wanted to kick me out of the group! I bet you all were probably preparing something in the barn to say farewell to me! I could tell that you were all in the barn probably preparing something like that!

(Y/N) gasped at that and he let Pinkie go as she fell to the floor and she was now sitting down and looking down at the ground with tears coming out of her eyes.

(Y/N): Pinkie. . .

Pinkie Pie: J-Just go away, (Y/N). I know for a fact that you all don't like me anymore.

(Y/N) looks at Pinkie with a sad look as he could tell how much pain she is feeling right now after what she's been through today. However, he definitely didn't want to see Pinkie like this at all as it wasn't right to see "the" Pinkie Pie miserable of all ponies. (Y/N) then just walks up to Pinkie and he just hugs her which surprises her.

(Y/N): Pinkie. . . we would never ever, EVER abandon you. You're our best friend and if there's one thing we love about you Pinkie. It's that you make us all happy.

Pinkie looks at (Y/N) as tears continue to come out of her eyes and (Y/N) then cups Pinkie's cheeks to make her look at him.

(Y/N): I know we've been making a ton of excuses today about why we couldn't attend Gummy's party, but that's because we have something else planned. . . for you.

Pinkie Pie: W-What. . . What is it?

(Y/N): You told us this many times before. We can't tell you because it will ruin it, but I can say that it's a very special day for you Pinkie. Something that our friends and I prepared for you that will make you the happiest pony ever.

Pinkie Pie: H-How. . . How do I know you're not lying?

(Y/N): Pinkie, when have we ever lied to you about something being exciting? That's right, never! The only lie that I would give you about anything being exciting, is seeing you sad.

Pinkie then starts to smile as some of her color was returning to her body and almost half of the hair strands on both of her mane and tail came up ever so slightly that it made her mane look like a deflated version of her normal self.

(Y/N): So please Pinkie. Come with me to Sweet Apple Arces, and I promise you that what we have planned for you, will make you the happiest mare ever.

Pinkie's coat color was now only just a tint away from being full color now and her mane was just slightly deflated and Pinkie gave (Y/N) a meek smile. She wipes her tears and she then gives (Y/N) a hug which he returns.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N). . . thank you.

(Y/N): Anytime, Pinkie.

(Y/N) and Pinkie then break the hug.

(Y/N): So, shall we be on our way over to the Sweet Apple Acres barn now?

Pinkie Pie: Wait. . . (Y/N).

(Y/N) was about to walk out of the room until Pinkie stopped him by grabbing his hoof.

(Y/N): What's wrong?

Pinkie Pie: N-Nothing it's just that. . .

Pinkie blushes as she then grabs (Y/N) face and she plants a firm kiss on his cheek which surprised (Y/N) as he stood in place staring at Pinkie completely shocked with a huge blush of his own. She then decides to give (Y/N) one more hug.

Pinkie Pie: Thanks for being one of my most amazing best friends, (Y/N).

(Y/N): N-No problem at all, Pinkie.

(Y/N) and Pinkie smile at each other before leaving Sugarcube Corner to go to Sweet Apple Acres and they brought Gummy with them as well.

When they both finally arrived, (Y/N) and Pinkie were in front of the barn, and (Y/N) gestures for Pinkie to go ahead and open it. Pinkie walks up to the barn door and opens it to find the rest of the Mane 7 in front of her with party hats on.

Mane 5: SURPRISE!

Pinkie Pie: W-What's all this?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, it's your birthday party of course. Don't you see?

Pinkie looks all around her in awe at everything and even the cake that was made for her and after a minute, she instantly got her normal poofy mane and tail back and her coat color was now completely pink all over and she has a big smile on her face.

Pinkie Pie: My birthday! Ooh, how could I have forgotten my own birthday?

Pinkie then pulls all of her friends together in a group hug as they all sigh in relief. Pinkie then breaks the hug and happily hops around.

Pinkie Pie: And you all like me so much you decided to throw me a surprise party!

Rarity: Of course, darling. We're you're best friends after all.

Pinkie Pie: You all are the best friends ever!

Pinkie then looked at (Y/N) and got a guilty look on her face for a second.

Pinkie Pie: How could I have ever doubted you, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Aw, Pinkie it's okay, I mean this situation could happen to any of us.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)'s right, Pinkie. Don't ever worry about us making you disappointed.

Rainbow Dash: Uh-huh!

Fluttershy: Don't worry about it.

(Y/N): Luckily, nopony was replaced by a bucket of turnips.

Twilight raises an eyebrow at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

(Y/N): You don't wanna know.

Applejack: All right, everypony! Enough of this gab. Let's party!

With that being said, everypony goes on with the party as it went on as expected. Fluttershy and Applejack were tossing a balloon to each other with Gummy trying to catch it, Rarity and Spike were dancing to music, Rainbow Dash was eating a piece of cake, and finally Pinkie, Twilight, and (Y/N) started a conga line which everypony also joined in. Twilight was also thinking of a letter to right to Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) Dear Princess Celestia, I am writing to you from the most delightful party. I'm not only having a great time with my friends, but also was given the opportunity to learn a valuable lesson about friendship. Always expect the best from your friends, and never assume the worst. Rest assured that a good friend always has your best interests at heart. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

Pinkie Pie: You guys wouldn't mind if we celebrated Gummy's after-birthday party too, would you? His party was cut short, and he's pretty upset about it.

Fluttershy: Oh, definitely.

Rarity: Aww, he was upset?

Applejack: Uh-huh, sure!

Rainbow Dash: For Gummy, yeah!

(Y/N): Yeah, why not?

Twilight Sparkle: Let's have a party for Gummy.

(Y/N): Ooh! Wait, Pinkie there's one thing I forgot that I need to give you!

(Y/N) breaks the conga line that the were all in and he goes over to the big present that he brought to Sweet Apple Acres. Pinkie just looks at it with a delighted look before she instantly unwraps it, and what she finds inside made her surprised and she had such a wide smile. It was a brand new party cannon that (Y/N) got for Pinkie. Pinkie looked back and forth between (Y/N) and the party cannon before she just tackles him to the ground and wraps her whole body around (Y/N) in a hug.

Pinkie Pie: Oh thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): *chuckles* No problem at all, Pinkie Pie.

The mares felt a little jealous that (Y/N) was getting attention from Pinkie, but they instantly decided to let it go since it was her birthday and they all just chuckle.

Chapter 18 End.

Final Chapter: The True Best Night Ever

(A/N): Here we are my comrades. The Season Finale. I hope you all enjoy this chapter as it will be longer and different than the show.

Today is the day that the Mane 7 have been waiting for weeks now. Tonight in Canterlot is the Grand Galloping Gala. A party that the Mane 7 have been talking about the whole season. Twilight, (Y/N), Pinkie Pie, and Spike were near Carousel Boutique and Pinkie was so excited about the Grand Galloping Gala that she was jumping high on a trampoline, shouting while Twilight was trying to read a spell book.

Pinkie Pie: Ahh! I. . . can't... believe. . . the Grand. . . Galloping. . . Gala. . . is. . . tonight!

(Y/N): Yes, Pinkie we know. You've been yelling that nonstop for the past hour.

Twilight Sparkle: And would you please stop shouting, I'm trying to concentrate!

Rarity then comes out of Carousel Boutique and she instantly notices Pinkie jumping up and down on the trampoline and goes over to her.

Rarity: Pinkie Pie! Stop that right now. It's time to prepare for the Gala, and I refuse to let you put on your new dress when you're all sweaty.

Pinkie pouts at that as she broke the laws of physics and just stopped instantly before just landing on the trampoline without jumping back up. Pinkie then walks over to Spike and (Y/N) who were watching Twilight read a book.

Pinkie Pie: What's Twilight doing?

Spike: She's got an awesome magic spell she's been working on for the Gala.

(Y/N): She said that it will involve our transportation to the Gala tonight.

Rarity: Where are the others? It's getting late.

Applejack: Hold your horses, girl. We're here.

Applejack then appears and walks up to the group along with Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: Perfect. I'm ready.

Rainbow Dash: For what?

(Y/N): Watch as you about to witness an amazing spell that Twilight's been practicing to prepare for tonight.

Spike then places an apple down in front of Twilight.

Pinkie Pie: An apple! Are we having pie?

(Y/N): No Pinkie. Just watch.

Twilight then glows her horn and the apple soon grows and turns into a large carriage. Everypony was just amazed by what Twilight did and they all softly cheered for her success attempt.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks, but that's just the start. Fluttershy, did you bring your friends?

Fluttershy: Yes.

Four white mice then appeared out of Fluttershy's mane as Fluttershy let them onto the ground.

Fluttershy: Will they be safe, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: You have my word.

Twilight then glows her horn once more and she turns the mice into fancy-looking horses to pull the carriage. The rest of the Mane 7 either cringed or gave weird looks at horse mice as they all thought that they looked very weird like that.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Um. . . horse and mice aren't exactly the best combination. I mean, this isn't some fairy tale like some book I read back on Earth.

Twilight Sparkle: Neat, huh? And don't worry, they'll be mice again at midnight.

Rarity's cat, Opalescence then comes from behind a tree and she notices that the horses faces looked a lot like mice as she smirked and launched herself at them.

Fluttershy: Opalescence, no!

Fluttershy's words fell on deaf ears as Opal sticks her claws onto one of the horse mice and they all got scared and ran away.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait! Come back! Those horses were supposed to pull our carriage. How will we get to the Gala?

Rarity thinks for a second before looking at (Y/N).

Rarity: *sarcastically* Whatever shall we do?

Rarity then looks at (Y/N) once more and when the rest of the mares notice, they realize what Rarity is implying as all eyes were on (Y/N) at this point, making him confused.

(Y/N): What? Why's everypony looking at me?

Rarity: Ahem. (Y/N), could you be a darling and pull the carriage to the Gala please~?

Rarity then bats her eyelashes a few times to try and butter him up and (Y/N) gave a nervous smile while blushing before simply just nodding.

(Y/N): O-Of course.

Twilight Sparkle: Great! Now that we have everything settled out for our plans to get to Grand Galloping Gala, we can all start to prepare ourselves for it.

Applejack: I can't wait for our time there. I'll be selling apples all night it will make ponies stomachs full.

Fluttershy: I just can't wait to be in the garden and meet new animals in there.

Rainbow Dash: When the Wonderbolts see me, I know for sure they will instantly let Rainbow Dash here hang out with them and show them just how awesome she is.

Rarity: Once I'm in the Gala, my prince charming will fall for me and treat me like the lady of which I am.

Pinkie Pie: I hope the dance floor will be exactly what I asked for! An open space where everypony is dancing, laughing, and smiling, and me! Pinkie Pie will join in on all of the fun!

Twilight Sparkle: When I'm at the Grand Galloping Gala, I hope to see Princess Celestia, we have so much to catch up on from everything I've told her about at my stay here in Ponyville. (Thoughts) And if I'm lucky. . .

Twilight looks at (Y/N) in the corner of her eye and giggles to herself a little while blushing.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) I'll be able to have a dance with (Y/N).

Rarity: Say (Y/N), you never had any big expectations for the Grand Galloping Gala, why's that?

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! Isn't there anything you want the most while you there?

(Y/N): Not really. The only thing that I want at my time at the Grand Galloping Gala is to just enjoy the experience. That's the only thing I want at my time at the Grand Galloping Gala.

Twilight Sparkle: Really? Well, in that case we're all going to for sure have the greatest night tonight at the Grand Galloping Gala.

Pinkie Pie: Yay! This will be the best night ever!

Rainbow Dash: You took the words right out of my mouth, Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie Pie: Really? I didn't know you could directly take words out of ponies mouths. Wait, does that means words are edible?

Everypony just laughs at Pinkie's silliness.

(Y/N): Well girls, you all go ahead and get your dresses ready, I'll go back to my house and get my suit ready for the gala.

Applejack: Alrighty then, we'll see you in a few, sugarcube.

(Y/N): I'll see you girls when I get back.

A little while later, (Y/N) returned to his house and he was currently looking at himself in a mirror and he was straightening up his mane and tail.

(Y/N): *sighs* I know they all have pretty high hopes for getting what they want at the Grand Galloping Gala, but I remember Princess Celestia telling me that it won't be anything we will be expecting.

(Y/N) then get's a determined look.

(Y/N): Everypony at the Grand Galloping Gala will see that tonight will be different, and it's up to me to make that happen.

As (Y/N) was finished cleaning himself up a bit, he puts on his suit and straightens it out to look as neat as possible. He then puts his hat on and looks at himself in the mirror one last time before confirming that he's ready.

(Y/N): You're looking cool, (Y/N). Looking cool. It's time to give your friends the event of a lifetime at the Grand Galloping Gala.

(Y/N) then walks out of his house and he notices that the sun is nearly setting.

(Y/N): It's almost night, the Gala will be opening shortly. The girls must be ready by now.

(Y/N) flies on over back to Carousel Boutique and he opens the door to go inside.

(Y/N): Hey girls, I'm ready.

Rarity: Over here darling.

(Y/N) turned to where Rarity voiced called out and he stopped in his tracks to see the mares in their dresses that made them look absolutely beautiful.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Whoa! They all look so. . . beautiful!

When the Mane 6 see (Y/N) in his Gala suit they all had blushes on their faces just by looking at him.

Mane 6: (Thoughts) He looks so handsome in that suit.

(Y/N): So what do you girls think about my suit?

Rarity: It was just what I expecting to see, darling. You look so handsome.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! Like super duper handsome!

(Y/N): Thanks and you all look very beautiful in your outfits as well.

The Mane 6 blush once more at (Y/N)'s compliment.

Applejack: Aw, shucks sugarcube.

Twilight Sparkle: Th-Thank you (Y/N).

(Y/N): So, is everyone ready?

Fluttershy: I am.

Rainbow Dash: You bet!

(Y/N): Alright then, let's get moving. The Grand Galloping Gala is waiting for us.

The Mane 7 then leave the clothing store and they all walk up to the carriage that they were going to ride in. (Y/N) walks up to the door and opens it for the mares.

(Y/N): Ladies first.

Rarity: Oh my, such a gentleman.

The mares each walk inside of the carriage one by one and after they were all inside, (Y/N) closes the door and approaches the front of the carriage to pull on it to the Gala. Spike then approaches him and he was wearing a suit as well.

Spike: So. . . uh. . . where do I sit?

(Y/N): You can ride on my back if you want to Spike.

Spike: You sure? I don't want to put too much pressure on you.

(Y/N): I'll be fine. It's not like I'm carrying the carriage anyways. I'm just pulling it.

Spike: Okay, if you say so.

Spike then hops on (Y/N)'s back and seeing that everypony was ready, he walks off to pull the carriage all the way to Canterlot.

Spike: You know, I've got to show you and our friends a lot in Canterlot. I planned out my insider tour for them.

(Y/N): Really? Like what?

Spike: I've gotta show Rarity the crown jewels, and Applejack the Princess's golden apple tree. And I've got to show Pinkie my favorite donut shop.

(Y/N): Well, you'll have to see what they want to do once we get there, buddy.

It was a long trip and it was finally nighttime, but they all eventually made to Canterlot and (Y/N) stopped the carriage in front of the entrance and Spike jumped off him.

Spike: Dude, how are you not tired?

(Y/N): You're talking to the same alicorn who has enough stamina to fly or walk to patrol all of Ponyville all day.

Spike: Okay, point taken.

(Y/N) then goes and opens the carriage door for the mares again as they all step out of it.

Rarity: Thank you so much for pulling us all the way here (Y/N).

(Y/N): Not a problem at all, Rarity.

The Mane 7 then all walk up to the front gate of Canterlot.

Twilight Sparkle: I can't believe we're finally here. With all that we've imagined, the reality of this night is sure to make this. . . The Best Night Ever!

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At the Gala

Choir: At the Gala

Fluttershy: At the Gala

In the garden

I'm going to see them all

All the creatures

I'll befriend them at the Gala

Choir: At the Gala

Fluttershy: All the birdies

And the critters

They will love me big and small

We'll become good friends forever

Right here at the Gala!

Choir: All our dreams will come true

Right here at the Gala

At the Gala

Applejack: At the Gala (It's amazing)

I will sell them (Better hurry)

All my appletastic treats (Yummy yummy)

Hungry ponies (They'll be snacking)

They will buy them (Bring your money)

Caramel apples, apple sweets (Gimme some)

And I'll earn a lot of money

for the Apple family!

Choir: All our dreams and our hopes from now until hereafter

All that we've been wishing for will happen at the Gala

At the Gala

Rarity: At the Gala

All the royals

They will meet fair Rarity

They will see I'm just as regal at the Gala

Choir: At the Gala

Rarity: I will find him

My Prince Charming

And how gallant he will be

He will treat me like a lady

Tonight at the Gala!

Choir: This is what we've waited for to have the best night ever

Each of us will live our dreams

Tonight at the Gala

At the Gala

Rainbow Dash: Been dreamin'

I've been waitin'

To fly with those great ponies

The Wonderbolts, their daring tricks

Spinning 'round and having kicks

Perform for crowds of thousands

They'll shower us with diamonds

The Wonderbolts will see me right here at the Gala!

Choir: All we've longed for

All we've dreamed

Our happy ever after

Finally will all come true

Right here at the Grand Gala

At the Gala

Pinkie Pie: I am here at the Grand Gala

For it is the best party

But the one thing it was missing was a pony named Pinkie

For I am the best at parties, all the ponies will agree

Ponies playing

Ponies dancing

With me at the Grand Gala!

Choir: Happiness and laughter at the Gala

At the Gala

Twilight Sparkle: At the Gala (At the Gala)

With the Princess (With the Princess)

Is where I'm going to be (She will be)

We will talk all about magic and what I've learned and seen (She will see)

It is going to be so special

As she takes time just for me (This will be the best night ever!)

Choir: Into the Gala we must go

We're ready now, we're all aglow

Into the Gala, let's go in and have the best night ever

Into the Gala, now's the time

We're ready and we look divine!

Choir and Fluttershy: Into the Gala

Fluttershy: Meet new friends

Choir and Applejack: Into the Gala

Applejack: Sell some apples

Choir and Rarity: Into the Gala

Rarity: Find my Prince

Choir and Rainbow Dash: Prove I'm great

Rainbow Dash: As a Wonderbolt is

Fluttershy: To meet!

Applejack: To sell!

Rarity: To find!

Rainbow Dash: To prove!

Pinkie Pie: To whoop!

Twilight Sparkle: To talk!

Choir and Mane 6: Into the Gala

Into the Gala

And we'll have the best night ever!

At the Gala!

With the song being done, Spike then decides to slide in.

Spike: Yeah! This is gonna be the best night ever. You know why? 'Cause we're all gonna spend time at the Gala to-

The Mane 6 then rush off to where ever their desires are and left both Spike and (Y/N) behind.

Spike: Or not.

(Y/N): Hey, no worries Spike. We all want to do what we want to do first, but don't worry we'll come back and spend some time with you.

(Y/N) then walks off into the Gala and Spike then get's a conflicted look on what his is supposed to do now.

In the middle of the entrance hall, Twilight ran towards and up some steps to find Princess Celestia and she was extremely excited to see her.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia!

Princess Celestia: Twilight! It is so lovely to see my star student.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I'm so excited to be here! We have so much to catch up on.

Princess Celestia: Well, I want you right by my side the entire evening, so we'll have plenty of time together.

Twilight then walks up next to the Princess with a big smile on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: That's just what I was hoping you'd say.

As Rarity walks in, she instantly gasps to see a unicorn stallion with light brilliant arctic blue eyes, a light gray coat, a light amber mane and tail, his Cutie Mark was a compass rose he was wearing a blue bowtie with his suit along with a flower on the right side of it.

Rarity then runs, but slows her pace just a little bit.

Rarity: Hurry, Rarity. . . oh, but not too fast. But don't wanna lose him. . . wait! Have to play it cool. Oh, but don't be cold! I can't lose him, I can't! He's everything I imagined!

When Rarity looks at Prince Blueblood once more, his mane flows in the wind, he was holding a rose on his teeth and he gave a charming smile.

Rarity: Even better than I imagined!

A stray meadowlark bird was flying out in the garden which Fluttershy instantly notices.

Fluttershy: Oh my! A meadowlark!

Fluttershy follows the stray meadowlark into the private gardens and she then hears it whistle.

Fluttershy: I think she's calling to me. It's exactly what I wished for!

Fluttershy then vocalizes the same melody that the meadowlark gave and it instantly whistle the same melody back once more.

Applejack was pushing a cart around outside and she looks around and sees that it looks to be just the right place for her to set it up with the right amount of people around. Applejack then bucks the cart and it opens up to reveal a food stand filled with all sorts of apple-themed foods. A Wonderbolt named Soarin then approaches Applejack's food stand.

Applejack: Howdy, partner! You hungry?

Soarin: As a horse!

Applejack: Well, what'cha hankering for? Caramel apple? Apple pie? Apple fritter? Apple fries?

Soarin: I'll take that big apple pie!

Applejack gives Soarin exactly what he wants as he also paid Applejack the bits for it.

Applejack: Well, thank you kindly, sir!

Applejack then cheers to herself about getting her first customer.

Applejack: Yee-haw! In the first minute, I made my first sale. Just like I expected.

Soarin goes with his apple pie to the V.I.P. section where the other Wonderbolts were and was approached by their leader Spitfire.

Spitfire: Always hungry after a show. Eh, Soarin?

Soarin: Heh. Yeah!

Soarin then accidentally drops his apple pie which made him gasp.

Soarin: My pie!

Rainbow Dash sees this and she instantly flew into action and she grabbed the pie before it could hit the ground which made Soarin relieved.

Soarin: You saved it. Thanks.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, no prob.

Rainbow Dash hands Soarin his pie back and Spitfire then approaches her.

Spitfire: Hey! I know you. You're the pony that saved us in Cloudsdale and won The Best Flyer Competition.

Rainbow Dash: Hay yeah! Name's Rainbow Dash.

Spitfire: Well, Rainbow Dash. Looks like your skills saved us again. Oh, well, at least they saved Soarin's apple pie.

Soarin agrees to that as he was eating his pie very nosily and messy.

Spitfire: Wanna come hang out with us?

Rainbow Dash: Sure. Why not?

Rainbow Dash follows Spitfire to the V.I.P. section to where the other Wonderbolts are and she get's an excited look on her face.

Rainbow Dash: I'm. . . hanging. . . with the. . . Wonderbolts! *squeals and giggles*

In the ballroom, Pinkie Pie sees it and she was instantly excited from what she saw next.

Pinkie Pie: The shiny dance floor. . . the pretty party ponies. . . ooh, the fancy band... shiny! Pretty! Fancy! . . .GOTTA DANCE!

Pinkie then starts to happily hop all over around the place while singing.

Pinkie Pie: I'm at the Grand Galloping Gala,

I'm at the Grand Galloping Gala,

I'm at the Grand Galloping Gala,

It's all I ever dreamed, woo hoo!

It's all I ever dreamed, yippee!

I'm at the Grand Galloping GalaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAA!

When Pinkie stops singing, she then realizes that all of the attention that she was currently getting was far more strict and stern than she had anticipated, and she then awkwardly lowers her voice.

Pinkie Pie: It's all I've ever. . . dreamed?

In another location, (Y/N) was currently walking around a corridor filled with with many noble ponies and all he sees is exactly what he expected. They were all just simply talking to each other about their high class stuff.

(Y/N): I see. . . so this is what Princess Celestia was talking about.

As (Y/N) was walking around, a random mare then notices him and gasps.

Random Mare: Everypony, look! It's him! The male alicorn!

This got everypony in that was in the room's attention and all of their eyes were now on (Y/N) which gave him a worried look.

(Y/N): Oh, boy.

Everypony in the room instantly walks up to (Y/N) and starts bombarding him with questions.

Random Stallion: Mister (Y/N), how exactly did you become an alicorn?

(Y/N): No comment.

Random Mare: Mister (Y/N), can you show us some of your powers?

(Y/N): Can't happen in this place!

High-Class Mare: Mister (Y/N), are you seeing anyone later tonight?

(Y/N): Please. . . stop! I need to-

The ponies were surrounding (Y/N) at this point as he had no where to run. So instead, (Y/N) glows his horn and he teleports away from the large group which surprised them and he is now outside near the garden.

(Y/N): Phew, that was close. I mean. . . I know I'm the only male alicorn in Equestria, but getting praise from a lot of ponies is not what I came for. I must find my friends and see how they are doing.

(Y/N) then walks off to try and find the rest of his friends to see if they're enjoying the time of their life at the Grand Galloping Gala.

In the royal garden, Rarity is seen smelling a rose until she is approached by her dream pony, Prince Blueblood.

Prince Blueblood: Well, hello. I am Prince Blueblood.

Rarity: I am Rarity.

Rarity then points out the rose that she was sniffing at.

Rarity: Oh, my, what a lovely rose.

Prince Blueblood: You mean. . . this rose?

Prince Blueblood then picks up the rose and Rarity thought at first that he was offering it to her, but she was shocked to see that he thought that she offered it to him as he puts it on the right side of his suit.

Prince Blueblood: Thank you. It goes with my eyes.

Rarity just moans in disappointment as that wasn't what she was expecting at all.

Deeper into the royal garden, Fluttershy was humming the same melody that she heard that meadowlark make earlier as she heard it once again and got an excited look and runs after where the sound was.

Fluttershy: *gasps* My little meadowlark is right around this bend!

Fluttershy then turns a corner, but is shocked to see that the sound that she heard was an elderly stallion groundskeeper named Mr. Greenhooves whistling while he was working.

Fluttershy: Was that you?

Mr. Greenhooves: Yep! I love whistlin' while I work. *whistles*

Fluttershy: Oh! Yes. . . well. . . e-excuse me.

Fluttershy leaves Mr. Greenhooves to his work and when she walks to another location, she sees all sorts of animals which excites her.

Fluttershy: Oh! I see a toco toucan! And a spider monkey! *gasps* And, oh! Is that a wallaroo?

Fluttershy then runs up to the animals, but when they see her, they instantly scurry off which disappoints Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Oh, Fluttershy. You're such a loudmouth.

In the V.I.P. section where Rainbow Dash was with some of the Wonderbolts, she was trying to go and see them by going over some the ponies that were in her way which gave her no luck, so she instead decides to go under two ponies dresses to approach Spitfire.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, Spitfire! You ever done a rain cloud double backflip?

Spitfire couldn't hear Rainbow Dash as she was speaking to another pony, so Rainbow Dash then instead tries to talk to Soarin.

Rainbow Dash: You ever soared past lightning? It's awesome!

Soarin couldn't hear Rainbow Dash either as he went over to talk to some more ponies leaving Rainbow Dash in the crowd. She was not amused by this.

In the main entrance hall, where Princess Celestia and Twilight were above the steps to enter the Gala, many ponies were coming up the steps to greet the Princess and for her to greet them as well.

Princess Celestia: Welcome to the Grand Galloping Gala.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess! I've been so excited to spend time with you and-

Princess Celestia: Yes. Me too, Twi- oh, good evening! Welcome to the Gala.

Princess Celestia had no choice, but to give her attention to all of the ponies that were approaching her. She was trying her best to give Twilight some of her attention, but it was no use.

Princess Celestia: Which is why I- ladies! Lovely to see you again.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* Looks like getting a chance to talk to the Princess is gonna be a magic trick in itself.

Twilight says this with a disappointed look as she sees the long line of ponies that were on the stairs and it just kept getting longer.

Meanwhile, Applejack was still outside trying to sell her apple foods to anypony.

Applejack: First minute, first sale.

During that first minute, nopony was even paying attention to the food stand.

Applejack: Second. . .

And not even that minute either as it just kept getting longer and longer making Applejack a little impatient.

Applejack: Fourth. . . Sixth. . . Sixtieth minute. . . no sales.

Applejackt then and lays her head on the food table in disappointment.

Applejack: This ain't what I expected at all.

What she didn't know was that (Y/N) was watching her from a distance and he notices Applejack's expression.

(Y/N): Oh no, Applejack. How are none of these ponies hungry for anything that Applejack has to sell? That's just ridiculous. Nopony is even giving her slight attention. I wonder if the others are having better luck.

(Y/N) then teleports to the entrance of the ballroom and he gasped to see that nopony was dancing at all to the fancy music that was playing by the fancy band. . . they were just talking amongst themselves

(Y/N): What the heck?! Does anypony in this room know that a dance floor is supposed to be used for dancing, not mingling?!

(Y/N) then sees Pinkie Pie sitting a table very sad with her head laying down on it.

Pinkie Pie: I'm at the Grand Galloping Gala. . . and it's not what I dreamed.

(Y/N): Poor, Pinkie Pie she's not having fun at all. And if there's one pony I definitely want to see having fun here, it's her. I wonder how Rarity's doing, with this prince.

(Y/N) then glows his horn to try and sense Rarity's energy and he eventually finds it and teleports to where she is from a distance. He sees that Prince Blueblood lays a cushion down and Rarity thought at first that it was going to be hers to sit on, but Prince Blueblood sat on it himself which gives Rarity a shocked look before she puts on a disappointed one.

Rarity: This isn't at all what I imagined.

(Y/N) was simply shocked and he frowned at Prince Blueblood's manners towards Rarity.

(Y/N): That is NOT how you treat a lady at all! What kind of prince is a self-absorbed jerk that thinks that stallions are better than mares?! Somethings telling me that Twilight is probably not having much luck either.

(Y/N) then glows his horn and eventually senses Twilight's energy and teleports to the main entrance hall and from the bottom of the stairs, he was surprised to see such a long line in front of Princess Celestia and he also sees Twilight with a disappointed look as she isn't going to get a chance to talk to the Princess at all.

Twilight Sparkle: This isn't what I hoped.

(Y/N): Poor Twilight, I guess Princess Celestia has her hooves full tonight. I mean do these ponies really have to see her in order to get into the Gala? I don't know, but I need to see how Dash is doing.

(Y/N) glows his horn and senses Rainbow Dash's energy to find her just looking around aimlessly on what to do and he sees the Wonderbolts chatting with others ponies that want to speak to them.

Rainbow Dash: This isn't hanging out.

(Y/N): I guess trying to talk to your idols is not an easy thing to do, especially with this crowd. Sorry, Rainbow. Okay, (Y/N) so that's five ponies, but you know that Fluttershy can't have any trouble with any animals right?

(Y/N) then glows his horn once more to the royal garden to see Fluttershy from a distance and he is shocked to see her trying to interact with any animal that she could find, but no matter what animal she approached, they were all scared off from her running up to them. Fluttershy get's a really sad look from that.

Fluttershy: This isn't what I wished for.

(Y/N): Okay. . . that's just weird. Fluttershy's is harmless with any animal out there and on top of that she can speak to them with that soft voice of hers. Why are all of the animals simply running from her?

(Y/N) then walks out of the royal garden and he get's a confused look on his face.

(Y/N): This just isn't right at all. The Grand Galloping Gala is supposed to be a party for everypony to enjoy and by the looks of everything I've seen, it's just a bunch of arrogant nobles and high-class ponies just talking to themselves about how good they are. Princess Celestia was right, the Grand Galloping is awful.

(Y/N) then turns to a serious look as he looks up at the night sky.

(Y/N): I guess it's up to me to change all of that! Princess Celestia is counting on me! My friends are counting on me! I'm going to give everything I've got to improve the Grand Galloping Gala and make it. . . the best night ever!

(Y/N) then teleports back to the main entrance hall to try and get to Princess Celestia and to his surprise, the line has gotten even longer.

(Y/N): Great. . . this will a huge problem.

(Y/N) then walks to the back of the line with an annoyed look.

(Y/N): It'll be hours by the time I get to see Princess Celestia!

The mare that was currently in front of (Y/N) then turns around and she takes a good look at (Y/N) before letting out a gasp.

Random Mare: Oh my! Are you by chance (Y/N)?! The male alicorn!

(Y/N): Uh. . . yes I am.

Random Mare: Well, whatever are you doing all the way back here?! You are more than enough qualified to speak to the princess! You may take my place sir!

(Y/N): Oh. . . well thank you.

The mare that offered (Y/N)'s spot in line then goes behind (Y/N) allowed him to further advance into the line. (Y/N) then get's an idea and taps the stallion that was in front of him who turns around and he was definitely high class.

High-class Stallion: Yes? Can I help you?

(Y/N): You wouldn't mind letting an alicorn through would you?

(Y/N) shows both his wings and horn by spreading his wings and glowing his horn which makes the stallion jaw drop.

High-class Stallion: M-Mister (Y/N)! N-Not at all!

The stallion then let's (Y/N) take his place in line and soon enough one by one, ponies let (Y/N) through the line to go see Princess Celestia and he eventually makes it to the top of the stairs and sees both Twilight and Princess Celestia in front of him.

Princess Celestia: Well, if isn't the son of my friend, (M/N). It is most delightful to see you here as well (Y/N).

(Y/N): Hello, Princess Celestia. It's great to see you as well.

(Y/N) then looks behind him and the ponies that were in line didn't look to mind (Y/N) talking with Princess Celestia for a prolonged amount of time, so he gestures for the princess to come closer so that he can whisper something to her.

(Y/N): *whispers* I looked all around the Gala, and you were right about it being terrible.

Princess Celestia: *whispers and sighs* Yes, you are correct. (Y/N), are you going to help change all of this?

(Y/N): *whispers* You bet I am. Look, I know some ponies maybe disappointed in you when you do this, but meet me in the ballroom in about an hour.

Princess Celestia nods at that.

Princess Celestia: *whispers* I will do what I can, (Y/N). Whatever you are planning, I can tell it will involve everypony here attending the Gala.

(Y/N): *whispers* You bet it is.

Princess Celestia: *whispers* I'm counting on you.

(Y/N) nods at that as he then walks over to Twilight who witnessed (Y/N)'s conversation with the princess.

Twilight Sparkle: What were you and Princess Celestia talking about (Y/N)? It sounded very serious.

(Y/N): In a way it is. Listen, in an hour I want you to meet me in the ballroom.

Twilight Sparkle: Why's that?

(Y/N): You'll see. It will involve everypony that's currently here at the Gala. I'm about to make this night, the best night ever.

Twilight was a little surprised at that statement, but she nodded as (Y/N) teleports away. Twilight then continues to go with the flow with Princess Celestia and she greets everypony with her.

(Y/N) then teleports to the royal garden and he sees Fluttershy walking with a sad look on her face as he approaches her.

(Y/N): Hey, Fluttershy. Not having any luck with the animals, huh?

Fluttershy: *sighs* Nope. I don't understand why they won't come out. I just want to be their friend. I feel that maybe I'm being a little too clingy to them.

(Y/N) then looks around where they are and sees some animals peeking out, but not coming out. He then puts his hoof on his chin for a second before getting an idea as he puts his hoof on Fluttershy's back which prompts her to look at him.

(Y/N): Don't worry Fluttershy, you're about to make some new friends right now. Leave it to me.

(Y/N) then walks forward and he takes a deep breath before he glows his horn and after a minute, what happened next surprised Fluttershy. (Y/N) was using his horn to create a peaceful melody of specific peaceful woodland animal noises that were in the garden.

A tiny little bird then flies near the two as (Y/N) puts his hoof out for it to land on it, which it does. Soon enough, some squirrels came out and ran up to the two and so did some bunnies. Fluttershy let out a huge smile at what (Y/N) was doing as he kept it up and soon enough, many animals came out of hiding which included some birds, monkeys, bunnies, and even more critters as they were all now surrounding the two. A tiny little squirrel then approaches Fluttershy which she was amazed by and she pets it which it liked. Fluttershy looks at (Y/N) with amazement as (Y/N) winks at Fluttershy which she blushes at. The same meadowlark that Fluttershy followed into the garden lands on her head which she was amazed by. (Y/N) then stops the melody that he creating and all of the animals were comfortable being around both of them and they weren't running away.

(Y/N): I have a feeling that you'll be making a ton of new friends now, Fluttershy. . . Fluttershy?

(Y/N) looked to see Fluttershy just giving him a huge smile as she had tears of joy in her eyes and she hugs him tightly and rubs her cheeks on (Y/N)'s.

Fluttershy: Oh, thank you! Thank you so much, (Y/N)! You gave me exactly what I imagined here at the Gala and made it happen!

(Y/N): *chuckles* Not a problem at all Fluttershy. I just couldn't stand seeing you sad and all alone out here. I'd do anything to make you happy.

Fluttershy then breaks the hug with a small blush on her face.

Fluttershy: Thank you (Y/N), you truly made this the best night ever for me.

(Y/N): Exactly what I want to hear. Anyways, while you enjoy your time with all of this critters, I need to tell you something Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: What is it?

(Y/N): Meet me in the ballroom in about 50 minutes, okay? There's something I'm going to announce to everypony at the Gala.

Fluttershy simply nods at that and (Y/N) then teleports away. A bird then lands in front of Fluttershy and tweets something to her that made her grow an even bigger blush than she had before.

Fluttershy: Oh! N-N-N-No! He's not my boyfriend.

However, Fluttershy then has a little romantic thought about (Y/N).

Fluttershy: (Thoughts) At least not yet. (Y/N) is just so amazing, I can't my heart from beating just by thinking about him.

(Y/N) then teleports to where Applejack was with her apple food stand and approaches her who had a bored look.

(Y/N): Hey, Applejack. How's the selling going?

Applejack: I can't say that it's going well. I mean look around.

(Y/N) looks to see many ponies outside near Applejack's food stand and they're not even paying the slightest attention to it.

Applejack: It's like either no ponies hungry or they just straight up don't like apples. I mean which is it?!

A high-class mare then approaches (Y/N) who had somewhat of an English accent in her voice.

High-class Mare: Dear, I wouldn't eat any of those uh. . . icky common carnival fare dishes. They are simply not a proper selection for any of us in royalty.

As the high-class mare walks away, (Y/N) just simply sighs and rolls his eyes while Applejack just glares at her.

Applejack: Well, no wonder nopony wants my food. They're fillin' up on those fancy-schmancy vittles. Well, my down-home apples are plenty good enough for this crowd

(Y/N) then got an idea in his head as he turned to Applejack with a determined look.

(Y/N): And we're gonna prove it to them!

Applejack: What? How?

(Y/N): You'll see, just follow my lead.

Applejack: Uh, (Y/N). . . ya sure this is going to work?

(Y/N): I'm not a hundred percent sure, but most likely.

What (Y/N) and Applejack did was take a long table with some large cloths over them and on the table, instead of fritters and candy apples, there were slices of apples and slices of apple pies on plates. They even had a sign that said "Grand Galloping Gala Apples for 3 Bits each." Applejack was also holding a bell with her mouth.

Applejack: Ah mean ah know this ain't mah style, but ya sure this here is what they'll want?

(Y/N): They want class, so we'll give them class. Now go ahead and ring the bell.

Applejack sighs as she does just that and everypony that was currently walking in the area turned towards the table and they were all instantly intrigued by it.

Random Stallion: Oh, my. What wonderful looking desserts.

Random Mare: Oh, well this is something I wasn't expecting to be an extra accessory to the Gala.

High-Class Mare: Grand Galloping Gala Apples? Well, let's give them a try shall we?

Soon enough the ponies that were outside formed a line in front of the table which made (Y/N) smile and Applejack simply jaw dropped at all of the amount of customers that she was getting now. A first pony that was currently in line was ironically the same high-class mare that spoke to (Y/N) earlier.

(Y/N): What can we offer you tonight ma'am?

High-Class Mare: This assortment of such. . . class is a masterpiece. I believe that I shall take this one plate of an apple slice.

(Y/N): No problem, that will be three bits.

The mare then gives the exact amount of bits that were needed to pay and she walks off with her so-called high class dessert. (Y/N) then turned to Applejack who was just dumbfounded about how everything escalated so quickly, but the look soon turns to a smile as she turns to (Y/N) and she hugged him.

Applejack: Thanks a ton, sugarcube! Ya have no idea how happy ya just made me right now!

(Y/N): No problem at all, Applejack.

Applejack then breaks the hug with a small blush on her face.

Applejack: I'm serious though. . . thanks. You just made this the best night ever for me.

(Y/N): And that's exactly how I want it to be for you and all of our friends.

Applejack: Ah don't what we would do without ya, sugarcube.

(Y/N): Beats me. It probably would be the worst night ever. Anyways, you should get back to work.

Applejack then turns around to see some ponies waiting for her service as she gasps and instantly rushes back to the front of the table.

Applejack: Sorry 'bout the wait. What can I give ya tonight mister?

Random Stallion: I believe I shall take this slice of apple pie.

Applejack then hands it to the stallion as he pays his proper bits as well. (Y/N) then approaches Applejack to tell her something.

(Y/N): I don't know if you'll be busy or not, but I need you to meet me in the ballroom in about 30 minutes.

Applejack: Why's that?

(Y/N): I'm going to announce something later and it will be big for all of the ponies attending the Grand Galloping Gala.

Applejack: Alright, I'll try mah best, but no promises.

(Y/N): Hey, if you at least try, that's more than good enough for me.

Applejack nods as she get's back to work selling some of her apple foods at the table and (Y/N) then leaves to go and try and find the other members of the Mane 7.

(Y/N): Three down. Three to go. I think it's time I teach this Blueblood character a lesson in respect to mares. Especially mares like Rarity.

Rarity and Prince Blueblood were walking towards a door and when they both stopped at the door, Prince Blueblood gestures his head at the door.

Prince Blueblood: If you wouldn't mind Miss Rarity, a prince would need to pass through first.

Rarity: Oh, no, no, no. I believe that you mean that a lady would need to pass through first.

Prince Blueblood gave a slightly annoyed look to Rarity and does the exact same gesture.

Prince Blueblood: I believe that you heard me the first time. I am in need of the door being hold by somepony like you.

Rarity was getting impatient with Prince Blueblood as she glares at him.

Rarity: I'm sorry, but what?! Clearly I am in need of the door being held by you! You're the prince that needs to hold the door for a lady like myself.

Prince Blueblood: *gasps* Excuse me?! Very well, if you believe that, I shall no longer be giving you my attention. Hmph!

Prince Blueblood turns his head away from Rarity which just straight up irritates her, but she decides to just give in and she opens the door.

Rarity: Fine. There you go.

Prince Blueblood: Thank you, Miss Rarity.

However, just as soon as Prince Blueblood was just about to walk through, somepony's hoof instantly grabs the knob and slams the door back shut which surprises both of them and they both look to their right to see (Y/N) with an serious look on his face.

Rarity: (Y/N)?

Prince Blueblood: Just who are you to slam a door in front of a prince's face like that?! What is your problem?

(Y/N): I'll tell you my problem! You don't know how to treat a lady!

Prince Blueblood: Treat a lady? Why I am treating the lady exactly how she should be treated. She's the one clearly who need to know that she is not being the proper lady to a prince like myself.

(Y/N) glares at Prince Blueblood when he said that.

(Y/N): I don't know what lessons you took in having manners pal, but you need to know that the stallion is the one who needs to act chivalrous for his mare.

Prince Blueblood: Hmph. As if you are at my level in any way, peasant.

(Y/N): As a matter of fact, I am.

(Y/N) then spread his wings out a little bit and Prince Blueblood goes wide eyed for a second to see that (Y/N) is an alicorn and he recognizes who he is and scoffs.

Prince Blueblood: Oh, I see. You're (Y/N). The so-called, "Hero of Ponyville" an uncouth town with a ton of peasants such as yourself.

Rarity then glares at Prince Blueblood when he said that as she also lives in Ponyville.

(Y/N): Hey! Watch your mouth! I'll have you know that Ponyville is the greatest town that I live in. And the ponies down there are way more than just peasants!

Prince Blueblood: Says the peasant who just closed a door in a prince's face.

(Y/N): Yeah! Let Rarity go first! She's the one who expected to see you and treat her like the lady that she is!

Prince Blueblood: *laughs* That's ridiculous. Who in all of Equestria would expect me to do that for a mare?

(Y/N) and Rarity simply jaw dropped in shock when he said that.

(Y/N): HER! ANYPONY! What kind of prince are you?! To me you just seem so self-centered and arrogant that you just want to make yourself look like the bigger pony and wants to be treated with nothing, but royalty!

Prince Blueblood: I could say the same thing to you. You clearly aren't fit to be an alicorn with your attitude. Your probably one of the dumbest, and most uncouth ponies I have ever met. Actually, as a matter of fact, you're the only one considering your an alicorn. A stupid peasant alicorn at that.

(Y/N) gave an angry look to that, as he wanted to give Blueblood a piece of his mind, but he knows that he can't in a place like this.

Prince Blueblood: Now if we are done here, if you wouldn't mind Miss Rarity.

Prince Blueblood was waiting for the door to be opened for him, but there was no action what so ever.

Prince Blueblood: Miss Rarity?

Prince Blueblood looked at Rarity and he was shocked to see that Rarity had an angry look at him as well, but it was even more angry than (Y/N)'s as he noticed Rarity's angry expression and was surprised as Rarity growls at him.

Rarity: You, sir, are the most UNCHARMING prince I have EVER MET! In fact, the only thing royal about you is that you are a ROYAL PAIN!

Prince Blueblood was speechless of what Rarity just said as she continues to berate him.

Rarity: I've never seen such unchivalrousy in my life! And on top of that, you insult my friend (Y/N) here! He is TEN times a chivalrous pony than you will ever be! I would never have dreamed to meet a stallion like yourself! Your not a prince, you're some. . . COWARLDY MULE!

(Y/N) was surprised by Rarity's outburst, but he smiles that Rarity is defending him. Prince Blueblood was just straight up shocked by Rarity as she was breathing heavily after that huge outburst. Rarity eventually calms down and just walks right beside (Y/N) and he just gives a smirk at Blueblood and he just turns the opposite way of the door while glaring at both of them from the corner of his eye.

Prince Blueblood: Very well, I shall find another worthy lady to escort me in the Gala. Enjoy your uncouth peasant, Miss Rarity. It was fun while it lasted.

(Y/N): I am not a peasant!

As Prince Blueblood walks away and is no longer in sight, (Y/N) and Rarity then face each other as they both smile at each other.

(Y/N): Thanks for defending my word like that Rarity.

Rarity: Darling, I should be thanking you. You showed that. . . scoundrel, that he's nothing compared to anything like you are.

(Y/N): Aw, thanks Rarity.

Both (Y/N) and Rarity shared a hug with one another for a little bit before breaking it.

(Y/N): Well, as I said when I was bringing you six here, ladies first.

(Y/N) then opens the door for Rarity which she blushes and giggles at and she walks through and (Y/N) walks through after her.

Rarity: (Y/N), would you like to. . . spend the rest of the Gala with me?

(Y/N): I would love to Rarity, but I have something that I need to do and also I want you meet me in the ballroom in about 20 minutes.

Rarity: Really? What for?

(Y/N): I've got an announcement to make to everypony at the Gala. Can you do that for me?

Rarity: Of course, darling. I'll be there for sure.

(Y/N): Alright then, why don't you go and enjoy anything else that you like in the Gala while I go find our other friends.

Rarity nods as she goes and does just that and (Y/N) then goes to find Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash was still trying to get the Wonderbolts attention by trying to impress them in any way that she can, but it was no use and other ponies were just conversing with them in some places.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, come on! How hard is it to speak with just ONE Wonderbolt?!

(Y/N) then approaches Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Hey, Dash.

Rainbow Dash then turns to (Y/N) slightly surprised.

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N)? What are you doing here? Did the Wonderbolts let you in here as well?

(Y/N): Nah, they just automatically let me in since I was just. . . myself. If you know what I mean?

Rainbow Dash: Oh, right? Male alicorn, Hero of Ponyville, all of that stuff.

(Y/N): So. . . any luck with the Wonderbolts?

Rainbow Dash: Did you see me speaking with one of them when you got here?

(Y/N) simply rolls his eyes at that.

(Y/N): Okay, point taken wise one.

Rainbow Dash: I have no idea what's the problem though, they asked me to hang out with them and here I am trying to hold a conversation with at least one of them, but it's no use at all.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) Hmm. . . this is a tough one.

(Y/N) put his hoof up to his chin to think of something and he looks all around for something that can for sure get Rainbow Dash to speak with the Wonderbolts. He then spots something nearby and then get's a look of "are you serious" and looks at Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Dash, how exactly did you try and meet one of Wonderbolts?

Rainbow Dash: I just simply tried to go up and talk to them, why?

(Y/N) then points to somewhere nearby and Rainbow Dash sees a line.

Rainbow Dash: Um. . . why are you pointing at that long line of ponies?

(Y/N): Look to where it leads to.

Rainbow Dash follows the line to where it leads to and when she finally sees where it ends up, she goes wide-eyed to see that it not only lead to the Wonderbolts, but there was also a sign that said, "Meet and Greet with The Wonderbolts; Breaks every 20 minutes."

Rainbow Dash: Ohhhh. *nervous chuckle*

(Y/N): You didn't even bother to even look?

Rainbow Dash blushes and rubs the back of her head in embarrassment that she overlooked something so obvious.

(Y/N): *sighs* Not that it matters now. How about you and I go and see the Wonderbolts together?

Rainbow Dash: Sure, that sounds awesome!

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash then go into the line in order to meet the Wonderbolts. It took about 10 minutes and they finally were able to make it as they were now able to speak to both Soarin and Spitfire.

Spitfire: Hey there Rainbow Dash. I see you finally got in the line to meet us. What took you so long?

Rainbow Dash: Uh. . . well. . . let's just say I had some. . . oversights.

Spitfire: *chuckles* No worries. Also, who's this guy right beside you? Is he your boyfriend?

Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) blush when Spitfire said that.

(Y/N): No! No! No! We're just friends! We're not dating!

Rainbow Dash: Uh, y-yeah what he said.

Spitfire: Heh, heh sure. Anyways Rainbow Dash that sonic rainboom of yours was pretty amazing.

Rainbow Dash: Really? You think so?

Spitfire: Well, of course. We all thought that it just some tale, but you made the impossible, possible. Isn't that right Soarin?

Soarin: Yeah! It was just so awesome that I couldn't believe my eyes.

Spitfire: Well, we were out cold for almost the whole time that it happened, remember?

Soarin: Oh, yeah that's right.

(Y/N): You know, Rainbow Dash here says that she actually wants to become a Wonderbolt herself one day.

Spitfire: Really now?

Rainbow Dash: I actually have no choice, but to agree with that. I always dreamed of becoming a Wonderbolt on the team.

Spitfire: Well, then you just might be more than qualified to actually train in order to get to our level of being Wonderbolts.

Rainbow Dash: What are the most cool tricks you have done in the Wonderbolts?! Have you ever done a rain cloud double backflip?! Or ever soared past lightning?!

Rainbow Dash at this point was getting to excited as (Y/N) rolled his eyes and covered her mouth.

(Y/N): Calm down, Dash. Anyways, I think it best if you guys just answered the first one?

Spitfire: Well to answer your question, we did do this one trick years ago for all of Equestria to see, but we took it out due to it being too much for Soarin to handle that one time we were practicing.

Soarin: *shudders* I honestly don't want to even think about it.

Spitfire: It was kind of similar to your sonic rainboom, but we decided to call it, The Thunderclap. We all tried weeks and weeks to pull it off, but it ended up with Soarin getting a broken wing, so we scrapped it.

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! I kind of want to see it now! T-The attempts at doing it I mean, not the broken wing part!

Spitfire: *chuckles* Yeah, well it was nice speaking to you two. I hope we actually run into each other again soon.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah! Me too!

(Y/N): Likewise.

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash then walked back onto the carpet and Rainbow Dash was just so happy that she just started hopping up and down.

Rainbow Dash: Oh my gosh! I actually got to have a conversation with the Wonderbolts and on top of that, they said that my sonic rainboom was amazing!

(Y/N): Yes. I know, I was there.

Rainbow Dash then hugs (Y/N) which surprised him but he returns it.

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N), thanks a bunch! You just made this the. Best. Night. Ever!

(Y/N): *chuckles* Well, I'm very glad. Anyways, can I ask you something?

Rainbow Dash: Sure, why not?

(Y/N): I need you to meet me in the ballroom in 10 minutes.

Rainbow Dash: Um. . . why?

(Y/N): There's something I need to announce to everypony here. So, I may need your support for it.

Rainbow Dash: Alright. No prob. Count me in.

(Y/N): Okay, I'll see you in a little bit Dash.

Back at the main entrance hall, Princess Celestia was almost done trying to greet ponies as Twilight was still waiting patiently, but her hoof was a little sore from shaking a lot of ponies hooves. (Y/N) then approaches both of them from behind her and the princess.

(Y/N): Psst.

Twilight turns to see (Y/N) and she walks up to him.

(Y/N): It's only 5 minutes prior to what I'm about to do, are you ready?

Twilight Sparkle: I guess so. Is it really that important that you have to say it to everypony in the Gala?

(Y/N): Yeah. So in 5 minutes, tell the princess that it's time and bring her to the ballroom.

Twilight nods at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Will do.

(Y/N) then walks away and towards the ballroom as he was ready to give his big speech to all of Canterlot.

(Y/N): Okay. . . you got this (Y/N). You're about to show everypony, the true meaning of what the Grand Galloping Gala should be. I just hope this doesn't kill my entire reputation as the heroic male alicorn.

Twenty minutes prior to when (Y/N) was going to enter into the ballroom, Pinkie Pie was standing in the middle of it trying to figure out how she could have some fun in the Gala and she get's an idea as she rushes up to the stage where the ponies were playing fancy music and she whispers something to each of them before going up to a microphone and announces something to all that was in the ballroom.

Pinkie Pie: C'mon, everypony! I know what will make you shake those groove-thangs!

The ponies in the ballroom gave their attention to Pinkie as they all were surprised at what she was implying. Pinkie then started to sing and the fancy band played the exact song that she requested.

https/youtu.be/FkObSw17JLw

(A/N): Just pretend that the events aren't happening in the video.

Pinkie Pie: You reach your right hoof in

You reach your right hoof out

You reach your right hoof in

And you shake it all about

You do the Pony Pokey meeting lots of folks with clout

That's what I'm talking about

You step your left hoof in

You pull it right back out

You step your left hoof in

But you better help him out

You do the Pony Pokey but should find a different route

That's what it's all about

You kick your back left in

You pull your back left out

You reach your back left in

Just be brave and have no doubt

You do the Pony Pokey feeling like you're gonna pout

That's what I'm singing about

You tilt your head in

You tilt your head out

You tilt your head in

Then you shake it all about

You do the Pony Pokey even though your date's a lout

You're better off without

You stomp your whole self in

You stomp your whole self out

You stomp your whole self in

And you stomp yourself about

You do the Pony Pokey and you give a little shout

That's what I'm talking about

You do the Pony Pokey

You do the Pony Pokey

You do the Pony Pokey

And that's what it's all about

Yeah!

Everypony in the ballroom was glaring at Pinkie about her song and a pony named Lyrica Lilac decides to speak about Pinkie's behavior in the Gala.

Lyrica Lilac: Young lady, this is not "that" kind of party.

Pinkie Pie goes wide-eyed at that then has a sad look on her face from that. . . that is until a familiar voice shout out to everyone in the ballroom.

???: I beg to differ!

Everypony in the ballroom then turns around and they all look at who just entered the ballroom and they all gasped to see an alicorn with a serious look on his face, and that alicorn was none other than (Y/N).

Lyrica Lilac: Oh my! It's him! The male alicorn!

In an instant, everypony excluding Pinkie Pie then surrounded (Y/N) and tried to ask him so many questions and he was just trying to push his way through.

(Y/N): No! Stop! Stand back! No questions! Get out of my way!

Those words fell on deaf ears as everypony didn't stop surrounding him which irritated (Y/N). He tried and tried so hard to get through, but it was no use as the ponies kept pushing him back. With that, (Y/N) then loses it as his eyes glowed slightly (F/C) and he puts some magic energy into his hoof before he slams it down onto the floor which created a massive booming sound in the room which made everypony gasp.

(Y/N): I SAID TO STAND BACK!

Everypony that was currently surrounding (Y/N) did just that as they had shocked looks on their faces from (Y/N)'s outburst. (Y/N) then walks to the stage and jumps onto it as he then faces everypony in the ballroom as they were all now giving him his undivided attention.

(Y/N): I have something to say about this Gala and about everypony who is attending it here in Canterlot! And that is you all are simply making this ENTIRE Gala awful.

Everypony gasps at what (Y/N) just said except for Pinkie Pie as she just stared at (Y/N) astonished.

(Y/N): For Pete's sake, the Grand Galloping Gala IS "that" kind of party and it should be! All of you ponies who are just straight up, stuck-up nobles need to learn that your class does not make you better than everypony else around you!

Lyrica Lilac: What an outrageous thing to say?! The Grand Galloping Gala has been the same for years and we all enjoy as it is! And my, my, what language coming from this so-called male alicorn!

(Y/N): I AM the male alicorn! I'll have you all know that this Gala is just something me and many others who I know here don't like any of the things you put out for them! Not everypony here is the same! This ballroom is a good example of what I'm talking about! Why isn't anypony dancing along with the music set out to them. This is a party for crying out loud!

Many more ponies were walking into the ballroom to hear (Y/N)'s speech as more and more came by the second. Not only that, the Mane 6 were in the ballroom as well looking at (Y/N) with surprised looks on their faces from what he is saying.

High-Class Stallion: Oh, please! Give us another example of anything that is wrong with this Gala! *sarcastically* We would love to hear them.

(Y/N) then smirks a little when he said that.

(Y/N): I have five more examples actually! The food that is served here is just small portions and hors d'oeuvres, that you stuck-up noble ponies prefer, there's barely anypony out tending in the garden, most of you brag about how rich and successful you are compared to other ponies, some ponies who also became successful in a way should be able to at least be given their attention by their idols like the Wonderbolts, and finally, Princess Celestia!

High-Class Mare: Excuse us?! What is the problem with the princess?!

(Y/N): No problem at all. Oh, wait as a matter of fact, there is! You ponies may not notice it, but Princess Celestia also thinks that the Gala is awful!

Everypony gasps at that, including the Mane 6 and they were in disbelief at that.

Lyrica Lilac: The princess hosts this Gala! And you say that she believes all of this is awful! You are a most rude stallion!

(Y/N): Maybe so, but I'm not kidding! Princess Celestia does not like anything about the Gala and she wishes that it could also be improved! She could be standing here right now giving the same message I'm giving you all!

Lyrica Lilac: As if the princess would believe anything outrageous that you just said!

???: As a matter of fact, I do.

Another voice is then heard as it was Princess Celestia herself who just walks into the ballroom and everypony gasps to hear her say that. She then flies up and lands right beside (Y/N) on the stage.

Princess Celestia: I know it may seem ridiculous to believe, but I must indeed admit the truth that this Grand Galloping Gala is and was always awful to me. Which is the exact reason why I had (Y/N) here tonight.

Many ponies in the crowds were just chattering at what they heard and Princess Celestia continues to speak.

Princess Celestia: The Grand Galloping Gala is supposed to be royal ball to celebrate the completion of Canterlot after Equestria was founded. And this ball is not just for ponies of royalty such as myself and my young friend (Y/N) here. This party is not only for you all to converse amongst yourselves, but also to enjoy everything that is laid out for all of you to enjoy. I invited (Y/N) and six other friends of his, here in order to tell you ponies this today. I really want tonight to be different and I want everypony to have exactly what we should call "fun" here at the Gala. Everyone may not be from here in Canterlot, but it doesn't give you the right to patronize anypony else here. Besides, (Y/N) here is from Ponyville and he along with his friends expected great things about the Gala, so I suggest that we all give them exactly their expectations.

(Y/N) then decides to speak once again to give the final word to everypony in the Grand Galloping Gala.

(Y/N): Now do you see? We all need to make a change to this and start making things better for the ponies all around us who want this to be the single greatest party in Equestria. I know you all have not have the same preferences that we do, but that doesn't mean you should think that's it better than what anypony else would want. We're all ponies here and we all need to make this a true night for everypony here. Dancing here in the ballroom, eating any kind of food that's given out to you, letting ponies meet their dream idols, treating ladies and gentlecolts how they should be treated, look at the garden more often, and most of all. . . it's about having fun. So, please, let's all make this a fun Grand Galloping Gala for everypony attending here.

With that being said, (Y/N) finished his speech and looks out at his audience as it appears that most people at the Grand Galloping Gala were listening to everything that he just said. There was a long pause and almost everypony who heard (Y/N)'s speech just looked at each other with raised eyebrows or confused looks. There was a long amount of silence that (Y/N) was starting to get worried as he puts on guilty face thinking that nopony was going to make a change at all. He looks at Princess Celestia who looks at him with the same guilty look on his face. (Y/N) then closes his eyes and looks down in guilt.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) *sighs* Who am I kidding? These ponies are just way to stubborn to listen to anything that I have to say.

The silence went on for little longer. . . until (Y/N) heard something that surprised him. He hears a pony clapping slowly as he looks out at the audience to see that it was Twilight who was clapping. That wasn't all as another pony started clapping and it was Applejack. Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie then join in the clapping which made (Y/N) smile. The ponies that were in the ballroom were now slowly starting to join in as well and at this point it got to the entire room applauding and the ponies outside that also heard the speech. The Mane 6 all cheered for (Y/N) in the process.

Applejack: That was bold of ya sugarcube! Way to go!

Pinkie Pie: YEAH! GO (Y/N)!

Rainbow Dash: You go, (Y/N)! You're making this a true night for everypony!

Rarity: Very good show (Y/N)! Excellent!

Fluttershy: We all believe in you!

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N). . . thanks for giving all of us here the best night ever!

Seeing and hearing all of this made (Y/N) and Princess Celestia smile and the princess puts her hoof around (Y/N).

Princess Celestia: (Y/N). . . thank you. You have truly changed everything about what tonight is going to be.

(Y/N): No problem, Celestia. I did do all of this for you after all.

Princess Celestia blushed a little from (Y/N) saying that before making it go away. The Mane 6 then all run onto the stage and surrounded (Y/N) in a group hug and he returned the large hug to them as well. The crowd soon then finally stops applauding and the Mane 7 plus Princess Celestia all just gave huge smiles at each other. Twilight then turns to Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess, I never thought that you would ever believe the Grand Galloping Gala to be awful.

Princess Celestia: *chuckles* Well, you thought wrong, my faithful student. This is why I was thrilled that you were all attending. I was hoping you could liven things up a bit and it appears that it has happened.

The Mane 7 all look to see that the ballroom was not as quiet as it was earlier and ponies were actually conversing a little more casually than before and some were being a little proper.

Princess Celestia: It is thanks to (Y/N) here that he was able to make this turn of events. While this evening may not have gone as you all planned earlier, I'm sure that you all can agree that in the end, it turned out the best for this group of friends.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right, Princess. Friends have a way of making even the worst of times into something pretty great.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah! Hanging out with friends!

Fluttershy: Talking!

Pinkie Pie: Laughing!

Applejack: Even though, we all didn't get as much as we expecting here. . .

Rarity: . . .being together here has made it all better.

(Y/N): And it's made it. . .

Mane 7: The True Best Night Ever! *laughs*

After all of the small laughter subsides, Twilight looks at (Y/N) for a second before looking at the band who were playing more lively music now and she get's an idea.

Twilight Sparkle: Say, (Y/N) can you sing?

(Y/N): Wait. . . me? Yeah, I can.

Rainbow Dash: You can sing?! Oh man, I've got to hear this!

Pinkie Pie: Come on, (Y/N)! I wanna hear you sing!

Rarity: Please darling? Give us a song?

(Y/N) looks around at his friends and he smiles and nods.

(Y/N): Alright then, I've got a song. Give me a second.

(Y/N) then walks over to the fancy band and he tells them to play a song for him to sing that has more tempo and they all agreed. (Y/N) then walks up to the mic and hits it to get everypony that was in the ballroom's attention.

(Y/N): Hello everypony, it's (Y/N) here again. I have a request to you all, would you like to hear me sing?

Everypony then cheers for that as it made (Y/N) smile with a determined look.

(Y/N): Alright, I've got a song for you all and here it is.

(Y/N) then points to the band and they all played (Y/N)'s song and he started singing.

(A/N): Again, just my own preference. Sorry, I just love music from Sonic. You can choose your own song, but it has to do with the topic.

https/youtu.be/5eUswq5owJk

(Y/N): Take off at the speed of sound

Bright lights, colors all around

I'm running wild, living fast, and free

Got no regrets inside of me

Not looking back

Not giving up

Not letting go

I'll keep on running!

I'm gonna reach for the stars

Although they look pretty far

I'm gonna find my own way

And take a chance on today

The sky with stars so bright

The colors feel so right

I never felt like this

I'll keep on running!

The sky with stars so bright

The colors feel so right

Just take my hand

We're gonna reach for the stars

Tonight. . .

Tonight. . .

Wake up, living day by day.

Do what I want, and I'll do it my way

The world is flying right below my feet

Got no regrets inside of me.

Not looking back

Not giving up

Not letting go

I'll keep on running!

I'm gonna reach for the stars

Although they look pretty far

I'm gonna find my own way

And take a chance on today

The sky with stars so bright

The colors feel so right

I never felt like this

I'll keep on running!

The sky with stars so bright

The colors feel so right

Just take my hand

We're gonna reach for the stars

I've got it in my sight.

The colors feel so right.

Got my feet off the ground

I'll keep on running!

Oh, I can feel it now.

The colors all around

Just take my hand we're gonna reach for the stars. . .

Just take a chance

We'll do it right again

We're gonna reach for the stars

Just take my hand

We'll take a chance tonight. . .

Reach for the stars. . .

Tonight!

Tonight. . .

As soon as (Y/N) was finished with his song, everypony in the ballroom cheered for him and the Mane 6 and even Princess Celestia just looked at (Y/N) with the look of being in love.

Afterwards, the Grand Galloping Gala went on and it was better than it was earlier in the evening as everypony got to do what they dreamed of doing tonight with (Y/N) to accompany each one of them. (Y/N) and Fluttershy spent time in the garden with some of the animals as some other ponies also entered the garden to check out the animals too, as well as some of the plants. (Y/N) helped Applejack sell some more apple products and Applejack didn't get as much bits as she was hoping for, but she was happy enough to get a lot of customers during the night. (Y/N) and Rarity also spent some time together as they walked around the Gala together and spoke with some ponies of royalty as they were interested to hear some of Rarity's passion for being a fashionista and they heard some of (Y/N)'s stories about him fighting some legendary creatures such as Nightmare Moon and an Ursa Minor. (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash also got to talk with the Wonderbolts a little more during the time as well. (Y/N) and Pinkie Pie also spent time together by dancing to music in the ballroom that the fancy band played and the ballroom was now more of ponies dancing than talking now. (Y/N) and Twilight even got to speak with Princess Celestia more during their time at the Gala. Finally, to not have Spike feel left out, the Mane 7 spent a little bit of their time with him at his favorite donut shop and Spike was just chewing down so many donuts there that it made the Mane 7 laugh at how much he loved that place.

(Y/N) is now currently walking in the middle of a corridor filled with many ponies talking with one another a little less formal than before until somepony approaches him.

???: Excuse me.

(Y/N) turns around to see Prince Blueblood with a look of regret on his face.

(Y/N): Prince Blueblood? What are you doing here?

Prince Blueblood: I came to apologize about what I said earlier to you and Miss Rarity. I heard your speech tonight along with my aunt and I was thinking about all of my actions from what I also did. . . and you were right. I wasn't treating her with respect at all.

(Y/N) just stared at Blueblood as he continued to speak to him.

Prince Blueblood: I was very snobby to call you a peasant, when many ponies actually look up to you. It was something that I just said out of arrogance and I was just a rogue to think that I was better than you and everypony else just because that I am in royalty. I really am sorry for everything that I said. Can. . . can you forgive me?

(Y/N) began to think for a second as a part of him didn't want to forgive him for that, but he knows that he wasn't that kind of pony to not forgive someone who sincerely apologizes and Blueblood looked like he was being genuine, so (Y/N) just smiles and nods.

(Y/N): I. . . guess I can forgive you. To be fair, I should apologize as well for slamming the door in your face earlier. But just to be clear, as long as you learned your lesson and treat mares like their supposed to, I'll forgive you fully.

Prince Blueblood: I completely understand. Thank you.

They both smile at each other and decided to shake hooves to say that they were both on good terms now.

Prince Blueblood: I must now go and find Miss Rarity as well. However, I do feel that she might not want to even take a look at me after what I done.

(Y/N): Don't worry, just mention that you spoke with me and she'll probably be willing to listen to you.

Prince Blueblood nods at that and he walks away.

A little bit later, (Y/N) was standing at the entrance of the ballroom until Twilight approaches him.

Twilight Sparkle: So, this is the Grand Galloping Gala tonight, huh?

(Y/N): Yep, I'm glad to see that all of the ponies listened to my word on changing the Gala up today.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia actually told me that this was probably the best Grand Galloping Gala she's ever had. You really helped us a lot today (Y/N), and we all just can't thank you enough.

(Y/N): You're welcome, Twilight. *sighs* Well, I really done everything that I can here. I don't what else to do.

After a minute, the band in the ballroom started to play music that was more slow and melodic. Upon hearing that, Twilight looks at (Y/N) blushing.

Twilight Sparkle: Um. . . (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Yeah?

Twilight Sparkle: I-Is it alright. . . I-I mean with you that is. . . um. . .

(Y/N): What is it, Twilight?

Twilight blushes even harder as she decided to say what she wanted to ask (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Do you want to. . . dance with me?

(Y/N) looks at Twilight with a slight blush before he just simply smiles and holds his hoof out to her.

(Y/N): What? Is this night not the best yet~?

Twilight just giggles at that and she took (Y/N)'s hoof into hers. (Y/N) then escorts Twilight to the dance floor where everypony else was and when they find a comfortable spot, they looked at each other in being ready to dance. (Y/N) then places one of his hooves on Twilight's back and she did the exact same to (Y/N). Moving to the soft rhythm of the music, they carefully took their time dancing with each other. Twilight looks straight at (Y/N)'s eyes and he did back into hers and they both smiled.

(Y/N): Enjoying your time, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes. . . very much.

While Twilight and (Y/N) danced, it seemed to both of them like the world faded around both of them, making it seem like they were by themselves. After another minute of dancing, Twilight hugs (Y/N) in wanting to be closer to him and he returns it.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), I'm glad that I met you.

(Y/N): Me too, Twilight. . . me too.

They both then broke the hug slightly, and stared into each other eyes. Twilight then realizes how close her face is to (Y/N) and so does he. Twilight's face then turns red as her heart was beating rapidly from being this close to (Y/N). Twilight looks at (Y/N) slightly nervous as she could feel his breath. Twilight couldn't handle the pressure anymore as she decides to kiss (Y/N) on the lips which made him go wide-eyed for a second before he just closes his eyes decides to deepen the kiss by wrapping his hooves around Twilight which she reciprocated and did the same to (Y/N). The kiss lasted for nearly a minute before they both broke the kiss and decided to share one more hug before their night was coming to an end.

Twilight Sparkle: This really was the best night ever.

(Y/N): I agree. Do you think it's time we grab our friends and start heading back?

Twilight Sparkle: Mm-hmm. Sure, I'll go find Spike and tell him were ready to go.

As Twilight walks off, she has a thought in her mind and blushes.

Twilight Sparkle: (Thoughts) One day, (Y/N). One day, I'll tell you how I really feel about you. I just hope you accept my feelings as well.

(Y/N) also had a thought in his mind as he walked away from Twilight.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) I knew Twilight liked me, but. . . I wasn't expecting her to do something like that. I wonder if the other girls like me this much as well.

In a space-like realm, a shadowy figure smiles brightly as they could see (Y/N) down from where they are.

???: (Y/N) (L/N), you are a most interesting pony indeed. You definitely are a true hero to everypony.

The shadowy figure then get's a smirk on their face.

???: I also wonder what kind of mares you will attract in the future.

The shadowy figure then glows it's horn and looks into (Y/N) future and she's sees an image of him slightly older and giggles.

???: Oh my. I knew you would be this good with the girls, but I didn't expect you to be THAT good with them. My time to come and help you out with your journey will come someday, so I can make sure you keep your promise no matter what.

Final Chapter End.

The Nintega Guy: And that. . . is. . . the end of. . . Season 1.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, Nintega. This was amazing! You've really done so much work for the fans.

The Nintega Guy: Tell me about it.

Applejack: Ya alright there, sugarcube? I think the stress from working all day every day must've got to you.

The Nintega Guy: Don't. . . sweat it. All I need. . . is a little rest.

Fluttershy: I really enjoyed reading your book, Nintega. I really liked the romance to did with all of it.

The Nintega Guy: Thanks. . . Fluttershy. . .

Rainbow Dash: So when's the sequel coming? Please say tomorrow!

Rarity: Rainbow Dash! Do you really expect him to work on Season 2 now? He needs his beauty sleep.

The Nintega Guy: Thanks Rarity. I'll work on it soon in awhile, but right now I need to pass out.

The Nintega Guy then faints and is instantly snoring which makes the Mane 6 chuckle.

Pinkie Pie: Nighty night, Nintega!

Twilight Sparkle: As for you readers, thanks for reading Season 1 of The Hero of Equestria, and we'll see you all real soon. Now I'm going to go and put Nintega to his bed and not have him sleep on his work desk.

The Nintega Guy: Zzzzzz. . .

Pinkie Pie: Aww, he's kind of cute when he's asleep. Can I poke his cheeks?

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie no! He's needs proper rest so let's give it to him!

Pinkie Pie: Aw, okay.

Mane 6: See you all in Season 2 everypony! *waves at readers*