hero of equestria

by vamer

mk.

2. season 2

MLP FiM: The Hero of Equestria (MLP FiM x Male Pony Reader) (Season 2)
The Nintega Guy

Published: 2020
Source: https/

Author's Notes: Recap and Changes

Okay, so for anybody who just started this book and hasn't looked at Season 1, I recommend you go check that out before reading this book. I will still however just give a quick recap of the reader's profile, along with minor changes that will make to text.

(Y/N): (Your Name)

(L/N): (Last Name)

Gender: Male

Pony Type: Alicorn

Mane, Tail, Coat, & Eye Color/(M/C), (T/C), (C/C), (E/C): You Decide

(F/C): Favorite Color and Aura Color

Your Element of Harmony: Heroism

Your Cutie Mark:

(A/N) (Author Notes): You decide on the colors of your Cutie Mark.

If any of you don't know who's in the harem, then go and see Season 1 to check out the list. This is the second entry of the book series so next season is where the reader will get his harem.

Now here are some changes that I will make from Season 1 to make writing a little easier for me.

From now on, characters who (Speak like this) will be their thoughts instead of doing (Thoughts) and (Out of Thoughts). I've actually noticed some writers doing this, so I thought this would beneficial for me as well. So here's how the dialogue will go down.

(): Thoughts

: Action or Tone of voice

: Singing

Any song that I choose for the reader to sing in the story is just my own preference, meaning that you can listen to any song you want that goes along with the topic of the chapter and scene.

Finally, shoutout to my friend, LordStarX101 as he will also be helping out in some chapter ideas along the way.

The Nintega Guy: We're back and about to give you guys another great book for you all to enjoy.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm ready when you are Nintega.

Discord: *pops up next to Twilight and Nintega* Oh, my are we about to read the book where I am first introduced?

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* Yes, Discord. And you better not screw it up.

The Nintega Guy: I work hard on these for your information, so no chaos magic.

Discord: Well, poo. I was looking forward to creating a fun little book playground, or at least hit the readers with their own words. *takes some letters from the book to spell "Lame"*.

The Nintega Guy: You being in the book is good enough Discord. I don't want to hear any complaints.

Discord: Complaints? How rude. I was just stating what I would have done if you had let me do it. Maybe we need to do something with that smart tongue of yours, Nintega. *snaps fingers to make Nintega's mouth disappear.*

The Nintega Guy glares at Discord.

Twilight Sparkle: Discord!

Discord: Wait! Wait! Wait! I want to do something right quick. Nintega, if you can't write, don't say anything.

The Nintega Guy shakes his fist and stomps his foot at Discord.

Discord: *laughs* So how are you suppose to make this book then, if you can't write? *laughs*

Twilight Sparkle: Discord! Give him his mouth back!

Discord: Very well. *snaps fingers and Nintega's mouth reappears*

The Nintega Guy: *gasps for air* I'm going to freakin' murder you one day, Discord.

Discord: *chuckles* I'd love to see you try it. You know you love me, Nintega.

The Nintega Guy rolls his eyes at that.

The Nintega Guy: Well, now that we have THAT out of the way, can you two say one final thing to the readers?

Twilight Sparkle and Discord: Enjoy the book, everypony. *waves at readers*

Chapter 1: The Return of Harmony - Part 1

Today was just a normal sunny day for Ponyville as (Y/N) is just in his backyard basking to the sunlight enjoying a relaxing morning. However, a deep thought came to his mind while looking up at the sky.

(Y/N): (It's been awhile since I came to Equestria and. . . to be honest, I love it.)

However, (Y/N) frowns.

(Y/N): (But still. . . there's something that I just can't get off my back. It haunts me, like there's something I still feel like I haven't overcome yet. But. . . what is it?)

Suddenly, a shadow went over (Y/N) as he looked up to see a rain cloud and it instantly started to shower rain onto (Y/N) which surprised him.

(Y/N): What the. . .? I thought it wasn't suppose to rain until tomorrow.

(Y/N) then noticed that something was. . . off about the rain. He flew up to where the cloud was and noticed that it was pink.

(Y/N): A pink cloud? That's something you don't see every day.

He also sees that the rain coming out of the cloud was brown.

(Y/N): And brown rain? What's going on here?

(Y/N) then notices a smell on his coat and sniffed himself and he realized that the rain wasn't water.

(Y/N): Chocolate milk? No, no. . . chocolate milk rain? Either a malfunction happened in Cloudsdale or I'm just dreaming.

???: (Y/N)!

(Y/N) heard a voice call out to him and he flew towards the front of his house to see Twilight and Spike and he lands in front of both of them.

(Y/N): Hey, Twilight. 'Sup Spike. Do you two know what's going on with the weather today?

Spike: We've got no clue.

Twilight Sparkle: The clouds aren't the only things happening here that are abnormal though. Applejack apparently said that some of the apples in the orchard have turned into corn.

(Y/N): Corn? *chuckles* I guess we should her Applecorn now? Huh?

(Y/N) said this with a goofy smile as both Twilight and Spike just gave bored looks at (Y/N)'s bad pun.

(Y/N): Okay, okay, maybe that was a little bit "corny."

Twilight facehooves at that.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), this isn't joke time. This is "let's hurry to Sweet Apple Acres time!"

(Y/N): Sorry, couldn't help myself. Let's go.

Twilight nods as the three then run to hurry to Sweet Apple Acres.

At Sweet Apple Acres, it wasn't normal at all as it was also raining chocolate milk over there, the corn that in the area has popped into popcorn, and some of the apples trees' apples grew triple sized as it also made the trees tilt over towards the ground. Squirrels and bunnies then started to munch on the humongous apples which worried Applejack as she and Rarity were witnessing everything that was happening while Pinkie Pie was enjoying whatever was happening.

Applejack: Fluttershy! Do somethin'!

Fluttershy then turns towards her bunny Angel who was also munching on a large apple.

Fluttershy: Now, Angel, you really shouldn't-

Suddenly, what happened next brought a shock to Fluttershy as the bunnies legs elongate as long as horse legs and the bunnies also started to gallop fast like horses.

Fluttershy: No! It's not possible! I must be seeing things!

Twilight, Spike, and (Y/N) then arrives as Twilight was reading a spell book while witnessing all of what's happening.

(Y/N): Seems like things are just getting worse and worse by the minute.

Twilight Sparkle: Not for long. Don't worry, everyone. I've learned a new spell that'll fix everything.

Twilight then glows and flashes her horn all across Sweet Apple Acres in hopes to try and reverse everything back to how it originally was. Unsurprisingly, nothing happened which shocked Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: My fail-safe spell. . . failed.

(Y/N): *snickers* Ironically.

Twilight Sparkle: Enough with the jokes! What do we do now?

Spike: Uh, give up?

(Y/N) gives a tiny glare to Spike.

(Y/N): Give up?! No! We improvise.

Twilight Sparkle: What do you mean?

(Y/N): If we can't use magic to stop it, why not use all of our resources to our advantage. Hey, Dash! Can you gather up all of those clouds in one corner of the sky?

Rainbow Dash hears and salutes to that and flies up to use her speed to catch all of the clouds and she sticks them all together to one giant cloud.

(Y/N): Applejack, I need you to use your lasso to bring those high-strung storm clouds down to the ground.

Applejack nods as she brings out her lasso and twirls it around before throwing it up to grab the pink clouds and brings them back to the ground. Pinkie was busy drinking as much chocolate rain as she could until she realized that it stopped.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, what happened?

(Y/N) then goes over to Fluttershy and whispers something in her ear which gives her an idea.

Fluttershy: Oh dear. I hope none of the animals see these delicious chocolate-filled cotton candy clouds. I'd hate to have to share them.

Applejack ties her lasso to a fence with the trapped pink rain clouds on the ground. Pinkie was munching on the said rain clouds as well.

Pinkie Pie: You and me both, sister!

All of the animals that were in the area then rushed to eat the chocolate-filled cotton candy clouds and pushed Pinkie backwards.

Pinkie Pie: Hey!

Applejack: And when y'all are done with that, feel free to have some popcorn for dessert.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, (Y/N). That was smart thinking.

(Y/N): Eh, it was nothing. There's nothing the seven of us can't achieve together.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right. You see, Spike? You should never give up. There's nothing we can't overcome if we all work together.

Spike then burps out his signature green flame which turned into a scroll as it landed on the ground.

(Y/N): A letter! What does it say, Twilight?

Twilight picks up the scroll with her magic and as she reads it, she then all of a sudden gasps.

Twilight Sparkle: Come on everypony. Princess Celestia wants to see us all in Canterlot immediately!

At the royal palace in Canterlot, Princess Celestia was pacing back and forth waiting for the Mane 7's arrival and soon enough they all burst through the door to meet with her.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia, we came as fast as we could!

Princess Celestia: Thank you, Twilight. Thank you, all.

Twilight Sparkle: Is this about the weather? And the animals' weird behavior? What's happening out there? Why isn't my magic working? Is there-

Princess Celestia raises her hoof to get Twilight to stop talking which she does.

Princess Celestia: Follow me.

The Mane 7 then follow Princess Celestia to a large corridor that had a ton of murals all over the place.

Princess Celestia: I've called you here for a matter of great importance. It seems an old foe of mine, someone I thought I had defeated long ago, has returned. His name. . . is Discord.

Fluttershy stops and she slowly looks up to see a mural of Discord which makes her squeal before joining the Mane 7 once again.

(Y/N): Discord? He sounds like trouble.

Princess Celestia: He is. Discord is the mischievous spirit of disharmony. Before my sister and I stood up to him, he ruled Equestria in an eternal state of unrest and unhappiness. Luna and I saw how miserable life was for Earth ponies, Pegasi, and unicorns alike, so after discovering the Elements of Harmony, we combined our powers and rose up against him, turning him to stone.

Rainbow Dash: Alright, Princess!

Princess Celestia: I thought the spell we cast would keep him contained forever, but since Luna and I are no longer connected to the Elements, the spell has been broken.

Twilight Sparkle: No longer connected?

(Y/N): She means that because we're the new wielders of the Elements of Harmony, it caused Discord to be free since she was the one to use the Elements of Harmony to turn Discord into stone first.

Princess Celestia: That is correct, (Y/N). This is Canterlot Tower, where the Elements are kept inside since all of you recovered them. I need you to wield the Elements of Harmony once again and stop Discord before he thrusts all of Equestria into eternal chaos.

Twilight Sparkle: But why us? Why don't you-

Pinkie Pie: Hey, look! We're famous!

The ponies turned to Pinkie as they saw a mural of all seven of them as the Elements of Harmony and defeating Nightmare Moon.

Princess Celestia: You seven showed the full potential of the Elements by harnessing the magic of your friendship to beat a mighty foe. Although Luna and I once wielded the Elements, it is you who now control their power, and it is you who must defeat Discord!

The mares were surprised from that, but (Y/N) wasn't as he had a determined look. While Twilight contemplated for a second, (Y/N) walked up to her and Twilight looks at him for a second and he nods at Twilight. Twilight sees the resolve in (Y/N)'s eyes which makes her blush mildly before she had the same determined look he had and they both face Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia, you can count on-

Pinkie Pie: Hold on a second! Eternal chaos comes with chocolate rain, you guys. Chocolate rain!

(Y/N): Ugh! Ignore what she said, Celestia. We'd be honored to use the Elements of Harmony again.

Princess Celestia nods and then walks up to a door that had a sun shape with a hole in the middle of it and inserts her horn in it before casting a specific spell to open it. The door then flashes a cyan color before it opens to reveal a chest with gems on it and Rarity was mesmerized by it.

Rarity: Ooh. You can keep the Elements. I'll take that case!

Princess Celestia: Have no fear, ponies. I have total confidence that you will be able to defeat Discord with these!

Princess Celestia opens the chest to try and reveal the Elements of Harmony to the Mane 7, but something unexpected happened. . .

Nothing was even in the chest.

The Mane 7 gasp and Princess Celestia dropped the chest in shock.

Pinkie then walks off while the other seven jaw dropped at what they were seeing.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, well. If anyone needs me, I'll be outside in the chocolate puddles with a giant swizzle straw.

(Y/N) then uses his magic to bring Pinkie back to where they were.

(Y/N): You are not going anywhere. Anyways. . . WHAT?!?!

Twilight Sparkle: The Elements! They're gone!

Princess Celestia: That chamber is protected by a powerful spell that only I can break! This doesn't make sense!

Laughter is then heard as everypony looks up and around to see where it was coming from.

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

???: Make sense? Oh, what fun is there in making sense?

Princess Celestia: Discord. . . Show yourself!

Discord: *chuckles* Did you miss me, Celestia? I missed you.

The ponies then see that a mural figure of Discord was moving on it's own due to Discord's chaos magic. It was then moving all around the corridor mural to mural.

Discord: It's quite lonely being encased in stone, but you wouldn't know that, would you, because I don't turn ponies into stone.

Princess Celestia: Enough! What have you done with the Elements of Harmony?

Discord: Oh, I just borrowed them for a teensy little while.

The Discord figure snaps it's fingers above the Elements of Harmony mural and makes the Elements that were in the mural disappear out of sight.

(Y/N): And by borrow, you mean stole and hid them!

Discord: Ugh! You ponies like to think about these things way too literally.

Princess Celestia: You'll never get away with this, Discord!

Discord: Oh, I'd forgotten how grim you can be, Celestia. It's really quite boring.

Rainbow Dash: Hey! Nopony insults the Princess!

Rainbow Dash flew straight the Discord figure at the mural, but not to anyone's surprise she smacked right into it before getting off to fly normally again.

(Y/N): Really? Ramming into a mural? That was your plan of attack?

Discord: I know, reckless isn't she?

(Y/N): Hey! Watch your mouth, pal! She may be reckless, but that also clearly shows her loyalty!

Discord: Speaking of which, you must be Rainbow Dash, famed for her loyalty, the Element of Harmony you represent.

Rainbow Dash: That's right! I'll always be loyal to the Princess!

Discord: We'll see about that.

Discord says this as he disappears again.

Rarity: I can't believe we're wasting our time talking to a tacky window.

Discord then reappears to another mural beside Rarity.

Discord: The beautiful Rarity, representing the element of generosity, if I'm not mistaken?

Applejack: So you know who we are, big deal.

Discord: Oh, I know much more than that, honest Applejack.

Twilight Sparkle: You seem to know our strengths too.

Discord: Yes, Twilight Sparkle, and yours is the second most powerful and elusive element, magic. Fluttershy's is kindness and Pinkie Pie's is a personal favorite of mine - laughter.

Pinkie was snickering which made Twilight glare at her.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie!

Pinkie Pie: *laughs* He standing on your head!

The Discord in the mural was apparently dancing on top of the figure of Twilight that was on the mural that Discord was in. (Y/N) was not amused by this as he had an angry look on his face.

(Y/N): Hey! I'll give you a piece of my mind if you don't quit patronizing my friends!

Discord: How feisty. I almost forgot. The stallion, the myth, the legendary (Y/N) (L/N). The son of the almighty (M/N) (L/N). You're the most powerful element out of all of the six combined. So powerful, that you fight for anypony's lives. . . Heroism.

(Y/N): That's right! And my friends and I are going to put a stop to your little chaotic playground! Just you wait!

Discord: I can wait ALL day for you to try that.

Discord goes into a sleeping position and fake snores.

Princess Celestia: Stop stalling, Discord! What have you done with the Elements of Harmony?

Discord: Oh, so boring, Celestia. Really? Fine, I'll tell you, but I'll only tell you my way.

Discord then moves around all of the murals before returning the figure that he was controlling

Discord: To retrieve your missing Elements, just make sense of this change of events. Twists and turns are my master plan. Then find the Elements back where you began. *laughs evilly*

Fluttershy: Can we go home now?

Applejack: What do you reckon he meant? Twists and turns and endin' back where we started?

Twilight Sparkle: Twists and turns. . . twists and turns. . . twists and turns! That's it! I bet Discord hid the Elements in the palace labyrinth!

(Y/N): It does kind of make sense when you think about it. However, I do get the feeling that was a trick riddle.

Twilight Sparkle: Even if it was, the way he said it made it sound like that he hid them in the labyrinth.

(Y/N): We better be quick then. Discord thinks that this is all a game, so for now we need to just play along with it until we find a solution.

Princess Celestia: Good luck, my little ponies. The fate of Equestria is in your hooves.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks, Princess. We won't let you down.

(Y/N): And that's a promise. Come on everypony, let's save Equestria once again!

The mares nodded as they all run out of the castle to go the palace labyrinth to get the Elements of Harmony back.

The Mane 7 soon arrive at the palace labyrinth maze as they all gasp at how big the entire thing is.

Fluttershy: W-We have to go in there?

Rainbow Dash: Nope! Dopey Discord forgot about these babies!

Rainbow Dash said this as she was referring to her wings and she flew up into the air.

Rainbow Dash: I'll just do a quick flyover and we'll have the Elements in no time.

However, Rainbow Dash's wings all of a sudden disappeared which caused her to plummet back to the ground with a thud.

Rainbow Dash: My wings!

Fluttershy wings then disappeared which caused her to scream in shock. Twilight and Rarity's horn then disappeared which shocked them as well.

Twilight Sparkle and Rarity: Your horn! My horn! Ahhh!

Both of (Y/N)'s wings and horn then disappeared which also causes him to be shocked.

(Y/N): *gasps* We're all earth ponies!

A light then appeared in front of the Mane 7 as it formed into a tall, lanky draconequus that had light brilliant yellow eyes with brilliant crimson pupils, his mane was very dark gray, his coat was amber yellowish gray on the head, dark grayish reddish brown on the body, and moderate amaranth on the tail with a white tip. His eyebrows and beard was also white as well. He has a deer antler on the right side of his head, a goat horn on his left, one long fang, a goat beard, a right arm of a lion, a left claw of an eagle, the right leg of a lizard, the left leg of a goat. He had a bat's right wing, a Pegasus' left wing, and a dragon-like snake's tail with a white tail tuft.

Discord laughs maniacally with a little thunder and lightning in effect as the mares were slightly scared but (Y/N) wasn't.

Discord: You should see the looks on your faces. Priceless! *laughs*

(Y/N): Give us our wings and horns back now!

Discord: You'll get them back in good time. I simply took them to ensure there's no cheating. You see, this is the first rule of our game: no flying, and no magic.

Rainbow Dash: The first rule?

Discord: The second rule is everypony has to play or the game is over, and I win. Good luck, everypony! *laughs*

Discord then disappears to leave the Mane 7.

Twilight Sparkle: Never fear everypony. We have each other!

Rainbow Dash: Yeah! Like Twilight said, there's nothing we can't overcome if we all stick together!

(Y/N): Alright, then everypony. Let's do this!

Mane 7: Together!

Suddenly, as the Mane 7 step one hoof into the maze walls of hedges came up and blocked them all from each other, surprising them. Everypony then started to panic until (Y/N) speaks up.

(Y/N): Everypony calm down! Listen to me, we'll regroup at the middle of the labyrinth. We need to be quick though, got it?

Twilight Sparkle: Absolutely!

Rainbow Dash: Moving out!

Rarity: See you in the center.

Applejack: Yee-haw!

Pinkie Pie: See you guys there!

Everypony, but Fluttershy started walking as she was still panicking.

Fluttershy: *gasps* What's that? Who's there? *screams*

Applejack was currently running across the labyrinth until she spots something that confused and they were red apples. They started rolling away which surprised Applejack.

Applejack: What in tarnation?

Applejack then follows the rolling apples across the maze until she ended up in an area that had apple trees.

Applejack: Where am I?

Applejack then sees a bunch of apples fall from the trees to the ground in assorted piles of red, light red, and green. They all circle around Applejack laughing very sinisterly.

Applejack: Who are y'all?

The apples then formed faces that Applejack could see and they started talking as well.

Red Apples: The keepers of the grove of truth. You may ask us. . .

Light Red Apples: . . .one question. . .

Green Apples: . . .past, future, or present.

Red Apples: But be warned. . .

Light Red Apples: . . .that the truth. . .

Green Apples: . . .may not always be pleasant.

Applejack: Alright then. I don't trust this place worth a hill of beans, but I've got a really bad feelin' about this feller Discord. What's gonna come of this mission we're on?

The apples then lead Applejack over to a pond which she walks to.

Red Apples: For the answer you seek. . .

Light Red Apples: . . .go ahead, take a peek.

Applejack looks at the pond to see her along the rest of her friends and they all looked to be in an argument.

Pond Rainbow Dash: I hope I never see you again!

Pond Fluttershy: Me too!

Pond Pinkie Pie: Fine!

Pond Rarity: Fine!

Pond Twilight Sparkle: It's settled then.

Pond (Y/N): Don't show your faces around me ever again!

The Mane 7 that were in the pond then run off and the illusion ended back to normal and Applejack was shocked by what she just saw.

Applejack: No! Our friendship? Over?!

Applejack doesn't notice, but Discord is apparently the one making the apples move like puppets above Applejack.

Discord: *chuckles*

Applejack: It can't be true. It just can't! That just can't be the truth.

Light Red Apples: When all the truth does. . .

Green Apples: . . .is make your heart ache. . .

Green Apples and Discord: . . .sometimes a lie is easier to take. *laughs*

Discord then hypnotizes Applejack and something bad happens. Applejack's color faded into a darker shade of herself.

Twilight then runs right past where Applejack is and then walks right back to find her in the area that she was in.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack! Thank goodness! I thought I heard voices over here. Who were you talking to?

Applejack: I was talkin' to. . . uh. . . nopony! Nopony whatsoever!

Applejack darts her eyes back and forth in a not so subtle way which did not show any sign of honesty whatsoever.

Twilight Sparkle: What?

Applejack: Nothing. Come on, uh, we best be going.

Applejack walks ahead leaving a perplexed Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Did Applejack just. . .? Come on, Twilight! Applejack wouldn't lie.

Twilight then goes to follow Applejack to try and find the rest of the Mane 7.

In another part of the labyrinth, Pinkie Pie was hopping along through it, whistling to herself until stopped and came into a balloon garden where she saw a ton of balloons with smiles on their faces and laughing in a sing-song like melody.

Pinkie Pie: Whee! This is the greatest balloon garden I've ever seen! It's the first balloon garden I've ever seen, but still!

A balloon then trips Pinkie into a puddle of mud and as she looks back at the balloons, they were now laughing in a more mocking tone which confused Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, what gives?

Discord then appears in front of Pinkie.

Discord: What's the matter, Pinkie Pie? I thought you appreciated a good laugh?

Pinkie Pie: It's different. They're laughing at me.

Discord then puts his face in a balloon which disconnected it from his main body.

Discord: It's hardly different. Your friends laugh at you all the time.

Pinkie Pie: My friends laugh with me, not at me.

Discord: Oh, really?

The balloon that Discord then spins around Pinkie as he laughed at her and soon enough Pinkie then starts to hear the voices of her friends.

Pinkie Pie: No! Stop it!

The balloons then showed the rest of the Mane 7's faces in their respective colors as they were all laughing at Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Stop laughing at me!

Discord: Oh, poor Pinkie Pie. And here I thought laughter made you happy.

Discord then hypnotizes Pinkie and her color fades and her tone became more gravelly.

Pinkie Pie: Happy. . .? I don't think so.

The balloons in the area then all pop and Twilight and Applejack arrive at the scene.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie Pie! Are we glad to see you!

Pinkie Pie: Oh you are, huh? Why? Need a good laugh?

Pinkie's tone was so condescending that it surprised Twilight as she watched Pinkie walk off.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie?

Twilight then walks back up to Applejack.

Twilight Sparkle: What do you suppose has her so upset? It's not like her.

Applejack: I didn't notice anythin' strange about Pinkie.

Applejack darts her eyes back and forth in a non-subtle way once again as it made Twilight raise an eyebrow.

Twilight Sparkle: Weird. Better pick up the pace before the stress of this gets the better of all of us.

Rarity was busy walking through the maze complaining about what she has to go through.

Rarity: I was expecting an audience with the Princess, not outdoor sport.

Rarity then bumps into a stone wall that had shiny diamonds that was her Cutie Mark symbol.

Rarity: Oh my. . .

Discord then appears in the reflection of the diamonds as it made Rarity slightly surprised.

Discord: *laughs* Welcome to your lucky day, Rarity. You've found the one thing in Equestria that could rival my face for sheer beauty.

Discord shines the diamonds at Rarity to try to manipulate and hypnotize her which was working.

Discord: What do you think? You like?

Rarity: Yes. . . I like very much. . .

Rarity then shakes her head to try to snap out of her thoughts and she turns to not face the diamonds.

Rarity: No! No, I shan't succumb to such fabulousness.

Rarity then walks to try and resist the urge to look back.

Rarity: Must. . . get to the center. . . to meet. . . the others.

Rarity couldn't resist anymore as she turns around and rushes back to the wall and her color fades.

Rarity: MINE!

Rarity then starts to dig on the stone wall to try and see what were the diamonds in it.

After a little while, Rarity finally breaks through to reveal a large diamond hidden inside of the wall. Rarity then rushes over and caresses the diamond with her hooves.

Rarity: Well, Rarity. It took forever, but it was worth it. Who knew three little gemstones would turn out to be this handsome hunk of a diamond? Now to get you home.

Rarity then puts the diamond on her back which was extremely heavy and she started to try and walk back home with it. Another stone wall breaks down to reveal Twilight, Pinkie Pie and Applejack. Twilight smiles in relief to see that they've found Rarity.

Twilight Sparkle: Rarity! Are we glad to see. . .

It is then revealed that apparently in everypony else's eyes, that Rarity was actually carrying a large boulder and not a diamond.

Twilight Sparkle: Why are you carrying a humongous boulder?

Rarity: What do you mean, "boulder"? This big beautiful bedazzling rock is a diamond! And it's all mine.

Twilight raises an eyebrow at that until Rarity get's in her face.

Rarity: Keep your envious little eyes off it! I found it and it's mine fair and square!

As the other ponies walk off, Twilight could definitely tell that there was something wrong with her friends.

In another location, Fluttershy jumps out of a hedge bush slightly nervous.

Fluttershy: Okay, I can do this. I can. . .

Fluttershy then runs into some random butterflies which startled her at first making her hide back in the hedge, but she then realizes what she saw afterwards as she peeks her head back out.

Fluttershy: Oh, wait a minute. . . Butterflies? Wait! Don't leave me here!

Fluttershy follows the butterflies to another location. At first, she thought that she lost them until they appeared right behind her.

Butterflies: Fluttershy, looks like you've been left behind by your so-called friends, huh?

Fluttershy: Oh, no. I'm certain they're doing their best to find me.

Butterflies: Well, it must be so upsetting to know how weak and helpless they think you are.

Fluttershy: Not at all. I am weak and helpless and I appreciate their understanding.

Butterflies: Yes. . . Well, surely it burns you up. . . I mean, that they're always pointing out your flaws, right?

Fluttershy: Not really. In fact, I think I'm awfully lucky to have friends who want me to be the best I can be.

The butterflies then transformed into Discord as he was getting so impatient with Fluttershy being able to debunk everything he says to try and manipulate her.

Discord: Oh, for goodness sake! You've been kind for far too long, my dear. Time to be cruel. Arrivederci!

Discord simply touches Fluttershy to hypnotize her and her color fades as well.

A hedge then falls to reveal Twilight and the others. Twilight is super relieved to find Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy! I'm so glad to see a friendly face. This awful labyrinth is getting to everypony.

Applejack simply growls, Rarity is still carrying the large boulder, and Pinkie simply just blows raspberries at Twilight. Fluttershy then turns to Twilight with an angry look on her face.

Fluttershy: Aw, boo-hoo-hoo!

Twilight jaw dropped at Fluttershy's attitude.

Fluttershy: Why don't you wave your magic little horn and make everything all right?

Twilight Sparkle: Uh. . .

Fluttershy: Oh, that's right, you can't. You don't have one.

Fluttershy then hits Twilight with her tail making her confused.

Twilight Sparkle: What is happening to my friends?

Fluttershy bumps Pinkie into a wall making her fall to the ground and Applejack laughs at her making Pinkie glare at Applejack.

Pinkie Pie: And what you laughing at?

Applejack: Chocolate milk.

Rarity: Little help here!

Twilight see Rarity struggling with the boulder and decides to help her out.

Rarity: Thanks, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: You're welcome-

Rarity then get's in Twilight face once again with a serious look on her face.

Rarity: But don't get any ideas about my gem! I know where you live.

Meanwhile, (Y/N) was wandering through the maze trying to find his friends.

(Y/N): Pinkie Pie? Twilight? Rainbow Dash? Rarity? Applejack? Fluttershy?

No one answered to (Y/N)'s call however.

(Y/N): *sigh* I know I said that we should calm down and have nothing to worry about. But at the same time, I feel like we're going to have a bad time. No! No! If there's anypony that conquer this game and save Equestria it's definitely us.

(Y/N) keeps walking around the maze until he comes to an empty field. He looks both ways cautiously of what's going to happen and walks slowly forwards.

(Y/N): (I may not be able to sense energy now, but I have a feeling that this is where things will start to get interesting.)

(Y/N) walks a few more steps forward until walls come up from all over the field preventing him from exiting anywhere.

(Y/N): Hey, what gives?!

???: Oh, this? This is no big deal. . .

(Y/N) then turns around to see Discord which made him gasp before putting on a serious look on his face.

Discord: I just want us to have teeny-tinny chat, (Y/N).

(Y/N): If this is a trick, it's not going to work!

Discord: Oh, please. Just take a seat.

Discord then makes (Y/N) sit on a chair and he just glares at Discord.

(Y/N): What you want from me, Discord?!

Discord: My, my. Such aggression. Perhaps that what makes you so powerful (Y/N)? You always think that yelling at your opponents does you any good.

(Y/N): It's not meant to scare you! It's meant to show that I'm not afraid of whatever your planning on doing to me.

Discord: Very well. So you're supposed to be the son of (M/N) (L/N), right?

(Y/N): Yeah, why?

Discord then snaps his fingers to make an illusion of that they are now in a space-like void.

(Y/N): What did you do?!

Discord: Just giving us a little privacy of what you're about to see, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Privacy? What are trying to do?

Discord: Give you a tiny lesson of what you are (Y/N).

Discord snaps his fingers once more and gestures for (Y/N) to turn around which he does and what he sees next surprises him.

It was apparently a vision of (Y/N) as his human self along with his mother and they were both running away from something.

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

Discord: Yes. . . that's you and (M/N).

(Y/N): What are we running from?

Discord: Take a closer look.

What (Y/N) didn't know that Discord was doing was using a fake camera to make the whole scene like it was a movie to him. (Y/N) looks closer to see that it was the government agents that he encountered when he left Earth. (Y/N) was shocked by what he was seeing.

(Y/N): This was. . . when I was sent to Equestria. . . and I lost my mother.

Discord: Have you ever just wondered. . . why did it have to be your mother? Why did it have to be your only family taken by those who are selfish?

Discord smirks as he snaps his fingers to bring them back to reality. (Y/N) was breathing very heavily from what he just saw.

Discord: Life's not fair, is it? It gives. . . it takes. . . and it makes so many selfish beings in the world that you're the only one that can't have family. You can never forget that horrifying image.

(Y/N): . . .

Discord: However, you have the power to change that, (Y/N). You can take anything you want, including lives of others. Everyone is to blame for what happened to your mother. They don't care and just flaunt that they've had a better life than you did. And that selfishness turns it into greed. It's time you show those ponies a lesson.

(Y/N): . . .No.

Discord: What?

(Y/N) then turns to glare at Discord.

(Y/N): I said no! That's absurd! I know for a fact that nopony in Equestria thinks of me that way. Not even my friends.

Discord: You forgive both Earth and Equestria for THIS?!

(Y/N): I made a promise to my mother to protect Equestria and I'm going to do just that! Even if I can't see her again!

Discord was not amused by (Y/N)'s decision.

(Y/N): Don't try and deceive me Discord! I know exactly what I have to do!

Discord: Darn it! I should've known you would be as tedious as Fluttershy! Very well. We'll just do this the hard way.

(Y/N): What?

Discord then pokes (Y/N) on the forehead and (Y/N) soon notices that his color is fading slowly.

(Y/N): NO! Get out of my head, Discord!

Discord: What use is it trying to resist, (Y/N)? Disharmony will come to Equestria either way.

(Y/N) grunts and holds his head trying to resist Discord's magic, but it was no use as his color fading slowly but steadily and soon enough, (Y/N) corruption was finished as he opened his eyes and instead of their usual (E/C) color, they were crimson red. He then had a blank look on his face.

Discord: Much better. Now listen closely of what you must do (Y/N). You must mask revenge on everypony that exists. Think of nothing, but hatred and contempt for them.

(Y/N): Hatred and contempt. . . for everypony.

Discord: That's it. Your magic was meant to bring anarchy for everypony, not peace. Nopony cares about your life (Y/N). It's time to teach those fools a lesson of defying you. Unleash your rage on all of Equestria.

(Y/N)'s blank face then turned into an evil look as he then put on a smile that was anything, but nice.

Discord: (5 down, 2 to go.)

Rainbow Dash is now seen running across labyrinth trying to find her element and she swiftly goes from hedge to hedge. Rainbow Dash then sees a cloud that was making lightning in the color of her Cutie Mark and she smirks to see it.

Rainbow Dash: I've got you now, element.

Rainbow Dash chases down the cloud to then find Discord on a cloud hammock with sunglasses on.

Discord: Oh. I can see why you like these clouds so much. Very plush.

Rainbow Dash: Get off there and put 'em up! Come on! Let's go!

Rainbow Dash put her hoof up as she was ready to fight somebody.

Discord: Hey, I'm here to deliver a message.

Rainbow Dash: I've got a message for you too!

Discord then takes off his glasses and gives Rainbow Dash a serious look.

Discord: Listen closely, this is important. A weighty choice is yours to make: the right selection or a big mistake. If a wrong choice you choose to pursue, the foundations of home will crumble without you.

Discord snaps his fingers to make the same cloud that Rainbow Dash was chasing appear and it spins around and around to make Rainbow Dash see Cloudsdale being crumbled down.

Rainbow Dash: Cloudsdale? Crumble. . . without me? No!

Rainbow Dash was already hypnotized by Discord and Discord makes a present box appear in front of her.

Discord: That box contains your wings. You can take them and leave the game, or you can carry on aimlessly wandering this maze. Your choice.

Rainbow Dash's color the fades as she knows what choice she is going to make.

Back with the Mane 5, they were all walking through the maze with Twilight still carrying the boulder.

Twilight Sparkle: Must. . . find. . . Rainbow Dash and (Y/N). As a team. . . we're unstoppable. Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) won't let us down.

Applejack: Well, looky there. Rainbow Dash is flying away. She's abandonin' us.

Twilight then sits the boulder off of her.

Twilight Sparkle: Now I know that's a lie.

However, that wasn't a lie at all as Twilight gasps to see Rainbow Dash flying up and out of the maze.

Twilight Sparkle: How can it be?!

Suddenly, the entire maze comes down which surprises everypony as they were all now in an open field. Discord then reveals himself from a dust of smoke.

Discord: Well, well, well. Somepony broke the "no wings; no magic" rule.

Discord then snaps his fingers to give everypony their wings and horns back.

Discord: Game's over, my little ponies. You didn't find your precious elements.

Discord then makes an umbrella appear.

Discord: Looks like we might be due for a big old storm of chaos. *laughs*

Twilight Sparkle: Wait! Where's (Y/N)? Wasn't he in the maze too?

Discord: Ah, yes. The alicorn. Let's just say he has found a new destiny.

Twilight Sparkle: New destiny?

Suddenly, a couple of magic blasts nearly hit Twilight as she barely dodged both of them.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh!?

???: Looking for someone, Twilight?

Twilight hears a sinister voice as looks up to see a figure slowly fly down from the sky and it lands right in front of her. Twilight then jaw drops of who she was looking at.

Twilight Sparkle: No. . .

???: Yes.

It is revealed that the figure was none other than (Y/N) as he had a look of rage on his face and his eyes glowed red.

(Y/N): Welcome to the beginning of the end, Twilight.

Chapter 1 End. To be continued. . .

Chapter 2: The Return of Harmony - Part 2

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

Strange things have been happening all around Ponyville and the Mane 7 try to contain all of the abnormal stuff happening. When they thought they succeeded, they were called by Princess Celestia over in Canterlot at the royal palace. Princess Celestia explains that an old villain has returned named Discord, the spirit of chaos and disharmony. When the princess tries to reveal the Elements of Harmony for the Mane 7 to wield once again, a surprise happens and Discord steals the elements and hides them in the palace labyrinth. The Mane 7 then go to the labyrinth, only to get split up and caught in Discord's game. Discord manipulates each of the Mane 7 with the exception of Twilight Sparkle, and they all are now the opposite of what they're element represents. Now they have lost Discord's game and Discord states that Equestria will now be in a rain of chaos. Will Twilight Sparkle find some way to save her friends and stop Discord from ruling all of Equestria?

Now back to where we left off. . .

Twilight was standing face to face with an evil (Y/N) with Discord right behind him.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)!? How is this possible?! Why is this possible?! Why are you siding with Discord?!

(Y/N): Siding with him? You're joking right? I don't work for anypony at all! I also finally realized what I need in my life. I no longer am interested to help or save anypony from any threats. I want revenge on this whole pathetic world.

Twilight was scared by (Y/N) sinister tone.

Twilight Sparkle: R-Revenge?

(Y/N): What fair is it that you and all those other imbeciles have families to love, while I lost mine? If I can't have a family anymore. . . nopony can!

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! No! This isn't you, don't do this!

(Y/N) let's out a sinister chuckle as he flies up into the air.

(Y/N): There's no way you can stop me Twilight! You're going to watch everything that not only you, but everypony loves suffer by my hooves! And don't even think about trying to stop me because if you do. . . let's just say the entire process will end quicker than you'll be able to blink.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N). . .

(Y/N): So long fools. Forever. . .

(Y/N) then teleports out of sight of Twilight and everypony else. Twilight reached her hoof out to where (Y/N) was in some vain attempt to stop him, but he was already gone.

Twilight Sparkle: (There's no way he would do such a thing. . .)

Discord is then seen cracking up from the scene he just saw while Twilight had a really worried look on her face. However, Pinkie Pie just glares at Discord.

Pinkie Pie: And what are YOU laughing at!?

Discord: Oh, you ponies are just the most fun I've had in eons.

Pinkie deepens her glare and got in Discord face.

Pinkie Pie: Well, quit it! You'd better think before you laugh at the Pink. . .ie Pie!

Fluttershy: Oh, yeah? Well ha, ha.

Pinkie then turns to rush up and glare at Fluttershy.

Pinkie Pie: Quit it!

Fluttershy: No. Ha, ha.

Pinkie Pie: QUIT IT!

Fluttershy: No. Ha ha-ha ha ha.

Applejack goes up to Rarity who was right beside the boulder that she carried.

Applejack: Uh. . . Rarity? This here diamond of yours? Twilight said we should split it six ways since we, uh, found it together.

Rarity then karate kicked Applejack away from the boulder as she did not like that statement.

Rarity: HI-YAH! Try it, punk. He's mine. All mine!

Rarity then continues to try and attack Applejack as she was just backing away from her.

Twilight Sparkle: Why is everypony acting like this? We need to stick together.

Pinkie Pie: Quit it! Stop it!

Fluttershy: Ha, ha.

Discord chuckles as he is then seen sitting on movie theater chairs while eating popcorn and Twilight glares at him.

Discord: It's just too entertaining.

Twilight Sparkle: Discord! What have you done to my friends, especially (Y/N)? I never seen him act so sadistic ever in my life!

Discord: Me? I did nothing at all. Unless manipulating each pony to do exactly as I told them what their true purpose is counts as something. Does it?

Twilight Sparkle: Stop it, Discord. You're not playing fair.

Discord: "I'm" not playing fair? Perhaps we haven't met. I'm Discord, spirit of chaos and disharmony. Hello?

Twilight Sparkle: How are we supposed to find the Elements of Harmony when you took away the labyrinth before we could get to the end?

Discord: Oh, wait, did you. . .? *laughs* You thought the Elements were in the labyrinth?

Discord then teleports both him and Twilight back to the scene in the royal palace where Discord was giving the Mane 7 their clue for finding the Elements of Harmony.

Flashback Discord: Twists and turns are my master plan. Then find the Elements back where you began.

After that was said, Discord teleports them again back to the present at the crater of the labyrinth. Twilight was confused by what she just heard.

Discord: I never said they were in the labyrinth.

Twilight Sparkle: But. . . but. . .

Discord: Keep trying, Twilight Sparkle. *mocking* Maybe the magic of friendship can help you. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some chaos to wreak besides your alicorn friend.

Twilight then looks down disappointed and as Discord was about to teleport away, he turns back to Twilight to tell her one more thing.

Discord: By the way, do you really believe that you have a chance with (Y/N)?

Twilight then looks at Discord surprised by that.

Twilight Sparkle: How did you. . .?

Discord: I knew it! You six apparently care about him so much that you would do anything to help him out, would you?

Twilight was shocked and she blushed at little that Discord knew about their crushes on (Y/N).

Discord: *laughs* This is just laughable. Either way, there's no hope for you to save him now. He's wreaking havoc all across Equestria as we speak. Perhaps more than me. To me, he's way out of your league Twilight Sparkle. He's an alicorn born thousands of years ago by some godlike figure while you are just. . . normal.

Twilight glares at Discord when he taunted her about her crush on (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Just because we don't share similar features does not make him different from me or anypony else! He's still one of my best friends!

Discord: *sarcastically* Sure, keep telling yourself that. I'll be going now.

Discord then teleports away and thunder all of a sudden came with pink clouds covering the sky with chocolate milk raining of it.

Pinkie Pie: Chocolate milk? I hate chocolate milk!

Twilight Sparkle: *groans* Think, Twilight, think! "Find the Elements back where you began." Back where you began.

While Twilight was trying to think, Applejack jumps on the boulder that Rarity was carrying.

Rarity: Don't touch my gem!

Fluttershy then proceeds to taunt Rarity by also touching the boulder.

Fluttershy: I'm touching your gem, Rarity. Ha, ha.

Pinkie Pie: What 'chu laughin' at?

Twilight was starting to get annoyed by the corrupted mares.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh. I just want to go home. . .

She then got an idea of what she just said.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait a minute. . . Home! "Back where you began!" The Elements must be in. . . Ponyville! Come on, girls. I'm certain this is what Discord's riddle really meant. If we get back to the library, I have a book that I just know can give us a clue.

As Twilight was walking back to Ponyville, some bunnies with horse legs trampled over Twilight knocking her to the ground.

Fluttershy: Good boy, Angel. Mama's so proud.

The sun then disappeared and the moon rose rather suddenly.

Applejack: Wow, I can see so much better now.

The ground then turned to slippery wet soap which Applejack slid on knocking Rarity, Pinkie, and Fluttershy down and she stopped at Twilight who slipped and fell on the soap on her own.

Applejack: I meant to do that.

The sun then came back up and Twilight sees that the soap was covering all of the road.

Twilight Sparkle: Discord's turned our dirt roads into soap!

Discord then slides past the mares on the soap like he was ice skating.

Discord: Beautiful, isn't it? This is the new and improved Ponyville, and these are only my first of changes.

Pinkie Pie is then seen also sliding on the road of soap.

Pinkie Pie: This may look like fun, but it's not.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh!

Discord then picks Twilight up and holds her out in front of him.

Discord: Picture it. The chaos capital of the world.

Twilight Sparkle: I can't picture anything. It's too dark.

Discord drops Twilight back onto the soap road.

Discord: Well, wait a few minutes and you'll see it in the beautiful light of day. Or not.

Discord then teleports away and Twilight looks at Ponyville.

Twilight Sparkle: Ponyville, the chaos capital of the world? Not if I have anything to say about it.

Fluttershy: Don't worry, you won't. *laughs mischievously*

Twilight groans as they all just keep walking across Ponyville.

The five mares eventually made it to the Golden Oak Library and Twilight was exhausted with her corrupted friends.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* Okay, we're here. Everyone please, please, please just go inside, please?

Applejack then proceeds to walk through the door.

Applejack: I absolutely refuse.

Fluttershy: With pleasure.

Fluttershy destroys a shrub of flowers before walking into the library. Twilight turns to Rarity who is still seen trying to move the boulder.

Twilight Sparkle: Pleeeease, we gotta hurry!

Rarity: Forget it, Twilight. I know what you're up to. The second I go in, you'll have your little minion Spike come and take Tom!

Twilight Sparkle: *sarcastically* Tom?

Rarity: Well, it's not going to work.

Twilight notices that her friends colors faded even darker to just gray which annoyed her.

Twilight Sparkle: You're not going in without him, are you?

Rarity: Mm-mm.

Twilight then goes over and reluctantly picks up the boulder for Rarity to bring it inside of the library.

Twilight Sparkle: Fine!

Inside of the Golden Oak Library, Spike is seen sleeping on the floor while holding a mop from cleaning the floors in the library. Fluttershy then picks up the bucket of water that was beside Spike and splashes it on him which wakes him up startled.

Spike: What did you do that for, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: 'Cause you just looked so peaceful.

Spike: I. . . uh. . . huh?

Twilight drops the boulder in the library which causes a hole to come in it from the door.

Rarity: Careful, Twilight! You'll ruin his beautiful finish.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, for the love of. . .

Spike: Twilight, what's going on? Why does everybody look so. . .gray?

Twilight Sparkle: Don't ask. I need you to help me find something.

Fluttershy: Hey, Twilight, what's soaking wet and clueless?

Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy, I've had just about enough-

Fluttershy proceeds to splash the bucket of water all over Twilight.

Fluttershy: Your face!

She then roughly places the bucket on Twilight's head.

Spike: What's happened to everypony?

Applejack: I guess you just bring out the worst in us, Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh. No time to explain. We've got to find the reference guide to the Elements of Harmony before somepony does something she'll regret!

Spike: The Elements of Harmony? Oh, I know exactly where that book is.

Spike then climbs up the ladder and pulls the said book from the bookshelf.

Spike: Found it!

Fluttershy throws a scroll in Spike's face which makes him drop the book and she takes it.

Fluttershy: Hah!

Twilight then walks up and glares at Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy, you'd better give me that book!

Fluttershy: Keep away.~

Fluttershy then tosses the book over to Applejack who balances it on her nose.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey! Applejack, give me that book!

Applejack: I don't have any book.

Applejack then tosses the book over to Pinkie who then tosses it back to Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie! You guys! Stop it right now!

The mares didn't listen as they kept throwing the book around as a game of keep away to prevent Twilight from taking it. However, Spike stops it by tackling Fluttershy before she could catch it from Pinkie. Twilight then tries to pick up the book, but Rarity took it from her.

Rarity: Mine!

Twilight Sparkle: Hey, do you even know what you just stole?

Rarity: No, but if you want it, I want it!

Twilight was so angry that she had enough of all of the corrupted mares.

Twilight Sparkle: GIVE ME THAT BOOK!

Twilight chases Rarity around the library and just when she was just about to catch her, Fluttershy picks her up making Twilight run into the boulder. She had a slight dizzy look before regaining her composure and turns back to try and find where Rarity is.

Twilight Sparkle: Where is she? Where's Rarity?

Applejack: Beats me.

Twilight Sparkle: LIES!

Twilight then tackles everypony and they all ended up in a dust scuffle for a little bit before Twilight finally grabs the book and get's away from the mares with Spike defending her with a scroll in his claws.

Twilight Sparkle: Get back! All of you! This is MY book, and I'm going to READ IT!

Twilight then opens the book and she gasps of what was in it and it was the Elements of Harmony.

Twilight Sparkle: The Elements! They were here all along!

Spike: This is great! Now you guys can defeat Discord and put everything back to normal!

Twilight then looks at the Elements once again and she noticed something off about them.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait a second. One, two, three, four, five, six. . . where's (Y/N)'s element?

Twilight then hears a sinister laugh coming from outside of the library.

Spike: Who was that?

Twilight and Spike run out of the library and they look up to see (Y/N) flying in the air holding his Element.

Twilight Sparkle: You knew the Elements were in the library all this time?!

(Y/N): Of course I did. Who do you think you're talking to right now, dimwit?

Twilight gasps at (Y/N) calling her such a name.

(Y/N): I also knew you'd come for the Elements to try and turn everything back to normal. Well, newsflash to you and your idiot friends, you're never going to save Equestria if I have this little piece to your puzzle.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Please, I need your help so we can stop Discord!

(Y/N): Oh, I'll show you some help.

(Y/N) then glows his horn and tries to blast a magic beam at Twilight which she dives towards the ground to dodge it just in time. Twilight then looks back up at (Y/N) with a scared look on her face.

(Y/N): If you try and get in my way again. . . I won't hesitate to kill you.

Twilight flinches from that and slowly backs away from (Y/N) and his coat color fades to gray and his eyes glowed red once again.

(Y/N): Face it Twilight. All you're doing is wasting time trying save Equestria. Once I'm done getting rid of everypony here in Ponyville, Canterlot is next, and there is NOTHING you can do to stop me!

(Y/N) then teleports once again and Twilight looks up where (Y/N) was tearing up a little from what he said. She knows for a fact that (Y/N) would never threaten to kill anypony, especially her.

Spike: Geez, I never seen (Y/N) so. . . edgy and vicious before.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* I never thought it would happen. My friends. . . have turned into complete JERKS!

Apparently Twilight wasn't getting the message at all and she decided to just put the Elements that she had on everypony and herself.

Twilight Sparkle: Necklace! Necklace! Necklace! Necklace! And. . . big crown thingy! Come on, everypony, let's go!

Spike: But Twilight, aren't you missing the other two?

Twilight Sparkle: Nope. We've got the liar, the grump, the hoarder, and the brute. That just about covers it.

Spike: But what about Rainbow Dash? Or (Y/N)?

Twilight Sparkle: Leave (Y/N). Talking to him would be like he said, "a waste of time."

Spike: And Rainbow Dash?

Twilight thinks for a second before coming up with an idea and puts the Element of Loyalty around Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Congratulations, Spike, you're the new Rainbow Dash. Now let's go!

Spike: *gasps* Me? B-B-But what if she finds out I've been impersonating her? Uh, that won't end well.

Twilight Sparkle: Too bad, you're Rainbow Dash. Now let's go defeat Discord so we don't ever have to talk to each other again!

Applejack, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie: Yeah! Woo-hoo!

Rarity was still trying to get the boulder out of the library which was making her impatient.

Twilight Sparkle: Move! Look out, here comes Tom!

Twilight then picks up the boulder with her magic and drops it outside of the library. Discord then shows up in front of the five mares.

Discord: Well, well, well, I see you've found the Elements of Harmony. *sarcastically* How terrifying!

Twilight Sparkle: Discord! I've figured out your lame riddle. You're in for it now!

Discord: I certainly am. *sarcastically* You've clearly out-dueled me, and now it's time to meet my fate.

Discord then puts some sunglasses on.

Discord: I'm prepared to be defeated now, ladies. Fire when ready.

Discord makes a target appear in the middle of him.

Twilight Sparkle: Formation, now!

The other mares reluctantly join Twilight and they gathered side-by-side.

Twilight Sparkle: "Rainbow Dash", get over here.

Spike gulps as he came from behind the boulder and joined the Mane 5.

Twilight Sparkle: All right, let's get this over with.

Twilight then shines her Element of Harmony and the rest of the Elements react along with it. The mares and not Spike rise up into the air and Discord watches to see what would happen.

However, instead of a giant rainbow, nothing happened and the mares dropped back to the ground. Twilight was confused by what just happened.

Twilight Sparkle: What's going on?

Applejack: Mine's workin'. There must be somethin' wrong with yours.

Pinkie Pie: I HATE the Elements of Harmony!

Fluttershy: Hmph! Garbage.

Fluttershy takes off her Element and throws it away and Rarity snatches it off the ground.

Rarity: MINE!

Spike then takes the Element of Loyalty off and runs back to the Golden Oak Library.

Spike: Sorry, Twilight. I guess I'd better get back upstairs and clean up the library. Good luck with all this- Whoa!

Fluttershy trips Spike using her tail and teases him.

Fluttershy: *mocking* Oops, sorry, Rainbow Crash. *chuckles mischievously*

Discord slowly walks up to the ponies while clapping his hands which made random noises.

Discord: Bravo, ponies, bravo! Harmony in Equestria is officially dead. Discord rules, Celestia drools.

Discord pokes Twilight on the face which made her growl at him and he then skates away on a soap road.

Pinkie Pie: It's your fault it didn't work.

Twilight Sparkle: Who are you talking to?

Pinkie Pie: Any of you! ALL OF YOU! I'm outta here!

Applejack: Ah better go, too. I've got new, better friends waiting for me at the farm.

Fluttershy: Yeah! I'm sick of you losers.

Everypony leaves leaving Twilight alone by herself.

Twilight Sparkle: FINE! Leave! See if I care! I don't need you guys either! With friends like you, who needs. . .

Twilight then sadly hangs her head down.

Twilight Sparkle: Enemies. . .?

Twilight's color then fades to gray and a single tear escapes her eye which formed the shape of a broken heart when it hit the ground.

Twilight was walking around Ponyville in a depressed atmosphere as she had a chocolate rain cloud following above her. Things all around Ponyville were just distorted and chaotic and she could also hear some explosions in the distance most likely caused by (Y/N), which she heard and looked to the side for a second before just ignoring it. Discord then appears beside Twilight.

Discord: *laughs* Oh, my stomach! Twilight, you've got to see what I just did.

Discord poured a giant sprinkler of pepper over a mare named Berryshine which caused her to sneeze and then cardboard cutouts of houses fell to the ground.

Discord: It's priceless! *laughs*

Discord then notices that Twilight wasn't paying attention to what he was doing at all and he teleports in front of her with a paper cone and he scoops the cloud to form cotton candy on the cone.

Discord: Come now, Twilight Sparkle. You've got to get into the spirit of things! After all, this is your new home.

Twilight looks around at all of the distorted things Discord has done and just walks off sad.

Twilight Sparkle: Not anymore. . .

Discord then cheers to himself seeing that he has finally drifted the Mane 7 apart.

Discord: YES! *laughs triumphantly*

Twilight walks in the Golden Oak Library to see Spike laying down on the floor.

Twilight Sparkle: Pack your things, Spike, we're leaving.

Spike just groans at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't ask where we're going, 'cause I don't know yet. Just not here.

Twilight puts a suitcase on her bed to start packing things in it, and she throws her Element into a waste bin. Spike rolls around to face Twilight to reveal that he's been groaning in pain from burping out the scrolls that were on the floor.

Spike: Can't. . .move. The princess. . .has been sending these. . .since I came back upstairs. *belches* Make it stop!

Twilight Sparkle: These are all the letters I've written to the princess since I've lived in Ponyville. But why would she send them back?

Twilight then picks up some of the scrolls that she sent over to the princess to read them while Spike groans in pain once again. She reads each and every one of them.

Twilight Sparkle: "Real friends don't care what your cover is"

"Friendship is a wondrous and powerful thing."

"And like the path cut through the orchard, there will always be a way through."

"The best thing to do is stay true to yourself."

As Twilight was reading all of her letters, something amazing happened. . . her color was coming back.

"Especially when you're standing up for your friends. P.S. (Y/N) taught me this."

"Everypony has a special magical connection with her friends. Maybe even before she's met them."

Twilight's entire body was it's normal color again and she finally realized something and smiles.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike! Spike, it's all so clear! Can't you see? Discord's trying to distract us from what's important. He knows how powerful our friendships are, and he's trying to keep us from seeing it. Do you remember what I said the first day we arrived in Ponyville? I told you that the future of Equestria didn't rest on me making friends. But the opposite is true! The friendships I've made since I've been here are what saved Equestria from Nightmare Moon. And now they need to save it from Discord!

Twilight puts Spike on his bed and he just moans in pain which goes unnoticed by Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right, Spike. I've got to fight for my friendships. For them. For me. For Equestria!

Twilight then notices the state that Spike was in and she felt very sheepish.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh. . . uh. . . why don't you just stay here and rest? I'll take care of the whole fighting for friendship thing myself.

Twilight then leaves the Golden Oak Library while Spike just belches out another scroll.

At Sweet Apple Acres, things were definitely chaotic over there as both Granny Smith and Big Mac also lost some of their color. Big Mac was acting like a dog digging up holes while Granny Smith was tap dancing. Applejack was just resting her the barn eating apples and telling untrue stories about what happened between both her and her friends.

Applejack: And so I tried to defeat Discord, but none of my so-called "friends" would lift a hoof to help me.

???: Applejack.

Applejack turns to see Twilight in front of her with a look of determination on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm here to fight for our friendship.

Big Mac then appears from a hole acting like a dog and licks Twilight which confused her.

Applejack: Oh, NOW you want to fight. Where were you when I was battlin' Discord?

Twilight Sparkle: Snap out of it.

Twilight tackles Applejack and pins her to the ground.

Twilight Sparkle: This isn't you! You're not a liar.

Twilight then glows her horn and uses a spell on Applejack that makes her go wide-eyed and she sees all of the adventures that she had with her friends such as showing her honesty when helping Twilight from the cliff, the Running of the Leaves with Rainbow Dash, (Y/N) helping her out with the orchard, and even Winter Wrap-up.

The spell that Twilight used on Applejack worked as her color restores to normal and Applejack was also turned back to her normal self. She get's off the ground slightly dizzy and she shakes her head vigorously to regain her composure.

Applejack: Wh-What happened?

Applejack then notices Twilight and she walks up to her guilty.

Applejack: Twilight! *sighs* I saw a vision of us feudin' and fightin'. I couldn't face the truth, so I started tellin' lies. Can you ever forgive me?

Twilight Sparkle: I already have. Come on!

Both Twilight and Applejack hurry on over to Fluttershy's cottage and Applejack tied Fluttershy up in her lasso to immobilize her and Twilight uses the same spell on Fluttershy and she regains her color and her personality.

Flutershy: Oh no! Twilight, Applejack, I just had the worst dream!

At Carousel Boutique, Twilight, Applejack, and Fluttershy all rushed in the shop to try and restore Rarity.

Rarity: What do you think you're doing? Get away from my gem! Get away-!

A flash of magic light goes off in the boutique and Rarity is restored back to normal. She moves the boulder the out of the boutique not amused from what she has done and turns back to her friends.

Rarity: Let us never speak of this again.

They even turned Pinkie Pie back to normal as she was laughing while Applejack was pulling her in a wagon.

Pinkie Pie: And I-I turned gray! *giggles* Can you believe it?!

The ponies then arrive over to Rainbow Dash's house and Fluttershy looks inside before coming back out and she shrugs her shoulders.

Fluttershy: She's not here.

Twilight Sparkle: Without Rainbow Dash or (Y/N), we can't use the Elements.

Applejack: She could be anywhere by now! We're never gonna find her.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, we will, 'cause she's right there!

Pinkie points up to Rainbow Dash who was relaxing on a cloud up in the sky.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: Hey, guys!

Twilight Sparkle: We've been looking everywhere for you!

Rainbow Dash: That's nice.

Twilight Sparkle: Discord's still on the loose! We need you to help us defeat him with your element, Loyalty!

Rainbow Dash: Pfft. Loyalty, schmoyalty! Have you guys seen Ponyville? It's a disaster! I'm staying here in Cloudsdale where everything's awesome.

Rarity: How in Equestria can she think that tiny patch of clouds is Cloudsdale?

Applejack smirks at that.

Applejack: The same way he got you to think that cheap rock was a bona fide diamond.

Rarity narrows her eyes at Applejack.

Rarity: I thought we agreed never to speak of that again.

Twilight Sparkle: Time for Plan B.

A little bit later when Rainbow Dash fell asleep, the ponies came up in a hot air balloon with Fluttershy flying on her own.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Okay, Fluttershy, you grab Rainbow Dash and hold her down. Applejack will lower me down from this rope so I can cast the memory spell on her.

Fluttershy: Got it!

Fluttershy was about to aggressively pin Rainbow Dash down on the cloud before she stops for a second to instead tap her and wake her up.

Fluttershy: Um. . . I'm just wondering if it's okay if I hold you down against your will for a little bit?

Twilight facehooves, Pinkie simply stares, and Rarity just rolls her eyes that Fluttershy didn't go along with the plan. Rainbow Dash knew what they were doing as she flew up.

Rainbow Dash: Nice try! Ponyville's your problem, not mine.

Rainbow Dash then grabs her cloud and sped off swiftly.

Twilight lowers another rope down at Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: Come on, Fluttershy, we've got to catch her.

Fluttershy nods and she grabs the rope with her teeth and she pulls the balloon to chase after Rainbow Dash.

As they chase after Rainbow Dash, she notices this and decides to play around with the mares by flying all over the place. Twilight then throws the rope that was hanging down upwards to Applejack.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack!

Applejack grabs the rope and using the lasso part of it to catch Rainbow Dash. It worked, but Pinkie wasn't holding the rope that she was supposed to hold and it ended up with both her and Rarity being pulled out of the balloon and Rainbow Dash pulling on them.

Rarity: PINKIE! You were supposed to secure the ROPE!

Pinkie Pie: Oops.

Although they were stuck, they manage to get Rainbow Dash off the cloud that she was on and slowed her down.

Applejack: Rarity, Pinkie, hold on! Y'all are slowing her down!

Rarity: Oh, Fluttershy, would you be a dear and FLY FASTER, please?

Fluttershy: *whimpers* I can't!

Twilight Sparkle: If you can't catch her, Discord wins!

Fluttershy eyes shot open at that as she then had an extremely angry look on her face.

Fluttershy: That big. . . dumb. . . MEANIE!

Fluttershy then increased her speed drastically and flies close enough to where the hot air balloon was just behind Rainbow Dash.

Twilight Sparkle : Okay, Applejack, last rope! Make it count!

Twilight throws another rope up at Applejack which she catches and she twirls it around and throws it at Rainbow Dash one last time. . . and she caught her. Due to the weight of Rarity, Pinkie, and the balloon, Fluttershy brought the balloon down to the ground.

Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity all tied Rainbow Dash up in a rope tightly so that she couldn't escape. Rainbow Dash struggled to try and break free, but it was no use.

Rainbow Dash: Lemme go! I don't need you guys! Leave me alone!

Twilight then walks up to Rainbow Dash and uses the memory spell on her which restores her color and Rainbow Dash stands back up and stops resisting. The other mares let go of their ropes and Rainbow Dash stands back up slightly dizzy from what happened.

Rainbow Dash: Wh-what happened? *gasps* How's Ponyville? Where are the Elements?! Did we stop Discord?

Seeing that Rainbow Dash was back to her normal self, all of the mares gathered in a group hug and cheered. However, that is all interrupted when a tremor happens making the ground shake.

Twilight Sparkle: Maybe it's a little early for a group hug.

Applejack: Ah agree. So where's (Y/N)? We're still missing him.

The same tremor happens again as everypony turns to where it was coming from and they all walk up a hill to see a view of Ponyville, but one section of it caught the Mane 6's attention as they all saw explosions and fire spreading around in that area. The Mane 6 all had both worried and shocked looks as they all couldn't believe what they're seeing.

Fluttershy: No. . .

Applejack: That can't be possible. . .

Rarity: He wouldn't. . .

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N) is our only hope if we're going to defeat Discord. . . however, since he's the most powerful of us. . . I fear that it means that he'll also be the hardest for me to restore.

Rainbow Dash stomps her hoof and glares at what (Y/N) was doing because of Discord.

Rainbow Dash: That Discord! When I see him again, I'm going to kick his flank so hard for making (Y/N) turn against us!

Applejack: We can kick some flank later Rainbow Dash. Right now, saving and stopping (Y/N) is our priority right now.

Pinkie Pie: I've got an idea! Why don't we throw him a party? He's always loves parties!

Rarity: That. . . doesn't seem like a bad idea.

Twilight Sparkle: No, that won't work.

Pinkie Pie: Why not?

Twilight Sparkle: Apparently Discord somehow made (Y/N) so evil that his mind is just so sadistic. He told me that everything, everypony loves will suffer by his hooves.

Fluttershy: So what can we do?

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know. I guess we'll just have to try and contain him the best we can. Here's the plan, I'll go and confront (Y/N) and try to use reason to snap him out of his evilness. You all go around and try and help anypony that's in trouble before coming back to help me.

The rest of the mares nod as they all run down to Ponyville where the area (Y/N) is.

In Ponyville, many ponies were running away out of fear from something and either hiding behind houses or avoiding the dark chaos that was happening. A group of ponies fall down to the ground and they quickly turn around and backed up from a smoke that was in front of them. A figure with glowing red eyes walks slowly towards the cowering ponies and the figure that emerged from the smoke revealed to be (Y/N) with a dark look of rage on his face. He makes his eyes glow and his aura glowed around his body immensely before he charges it up and uses his aura to blast and push back everything around him.

(Y/N): Ponyville is almost done. With the power of my magic, I'm going to destroy anypony who stands in my way. And there is nothing that not even any of those worthless mares can do anything about it at all. *laughs maniacally*

???: I wouldn't be so sure.

(Y/N) turns around to see Twilight facing him with a determined look on her face. He smirks at her.

(Y/N): Look what we have here. What do you want before I put you out of your misery, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N). Please stop. I didn't come here to fight you, I came to speak to you.

(Y/N): Tch. About what?

Twilight Sparkle: Look all around you (Y/N)! You're trying to hurt everypony! This isn't you at all!

(Y/N): Blah. Blah. Blah. Yeah, right. This is way better than saving the pathetic lives of any of those fools.

Twilight Sparkle: No, you're wrong. Don't you remember what you told us that when you sent to Equestria here, you made a promise and that you're going to keep it!

(Y/N): Oh please. What point is it in keeping that promise if she no longer exists?

Twilight Sparkle: But you still did it anyways, don't you remember? You even said that you were happy to come to Equestria and meet both me and our friends. You cared about her with your life because you had to live alone with her for nearly your entire childhood.

(Y/N) get's angered by that he fires a magic blast at Twilight and she quickly moves to the side to dodge it.

(Y/N): ENOUGH! I did care about her with my life! But she was taken from me Twilight! She was my only family and my only family is now gone! Of course, you would never understand that since you've got a family! But that's going to change once I destroy Equestria and you and everypony along with it!

Twilight Sparkle: Well then I'll have no choice, but to stop you (Y/N).

(Y/N) smirks from that.

(Y/N): Stop me? You? Don't make me laugh. You're weak, and you know what makes you weak? Your relationship with those pathetic friends of yours. You're not going to win this at all and I'm going to show you just how weak you are.

Twilight was then scared by (Y/N)'s sinister voice that she backed up a little from him. She didn't want to fight or hurt (Y/N) since he was one of her best friends. Twilight was about to just run away until she remembers somethings (Y/N) said to her.

(Y/N): (In Twilight's Mind) 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.

Twilight stopped backing up and she remembers another thing (Y/N) told her.

(Y/N): (In Twilight's Mind) 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: (Follow my heart. . .)

Twilight then finally remembers the day they were at the Grand Galloping Gala and she danced with (Y/N). She remembers that her heart was beating very fast that day when she was close to (Y/N). She then looks back at the evil (Y/N) with a determined look on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: You're wrong (Y/N)! What you really mean to say is that I'm strong and you showed me that ever since we met. Deep down in there, I know that the (Y/N) I know is a caring, and heroic pony who loves his friends so much that he protects them no matter what! I'm going to save you (Y/N). . . and that's a promise!

(Y/N) simply rolls his eyes and shakes his head at that.

(Y/N): Fine, you're really kind of being a freak right now. I'm going to enjoy watching you suffer.

Twilight stares down (Y/N) with a determined look on her face.

(Y/N): Let's get started shall we?

(Y/N) then simply stands calmly on all four hooves and he closes his eyes.

(Y/N): It's a beautiful day outside, birds are singing, flowers are blooming. On days like these, ponies like you Twilight. . .

Twilight raised an eyebrow at (Y/N)'s monologue until he see him open up his glowing red eyes again. (Y/N) then raises his hoof, put's (F/C) magic energy in it, and slams it back to the ground. Twilight then looks to the ground and notices a flame start to appear around her and she dives to the side just in time when a magic geyser comes out of the ground.

(Y/N): Should be rotting in Tartarus.

Twilight gulps about how this fight is going to go for her.

Twilight Sparkle: (I'm definitely going to have a bad time.)

Twilight then faces back towards (Y/N) and decides to make a small magic blast of her own to shoot it at (Y/N). (Y/N) smirks at this and just simply moves to the side to dodge it.

(Y/N): What? You thought I was just going to sit there and take it? No, I don't think so. My turn now.

(Y/N) then teleports to Twilight and kicks her to a nearby wall. Twilight lands down on her stomach before looking back up to see (Y/N) about to shoot a beam at her and she quickly get's up to dodge it just in time. Twilight then charges at (Y/N) and tries to tackle him, but he just teleports to the side. (Y/N) charges some energy into his hoof before trying to punch Twilight which she reacts to and tries to conjure up the same shield that (Y/N) uses to defend himself. However Twilight's shield was weaker than (Y/N)'s as he punches it, he was able to make a crack in it which startles Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), please! I don't want to fight you, I want to help you!

(Y/N): Isn't that sweet? Then why don't you stop resisting and accept your fate? Lie down and DIE!

(Y/N) punches Twilight's shield once more as it broke and knocked Twilight back a bit, but she was still able to stand on all four hooves. Twilight then runs at (Y/N) once again and this time tries to do close-quarter combat with him. She tries punching him, but (Y/N) just smirks and dodging her attempt without a problem. Twilight tried punching (Y/N) once again and this time he teleported above Twilight and makes his horn glow and fires a magic beam beside Twilight that exploded when it came in contact with the ground and knocked Twilight away as rolled on the ground in slight pain. Twilight groans as she got up and sees a couple of magic blasts headed her way and she rolls to dodge them.

(Y/N): *chuckles* This is just too easy.

Suddenly, a rope then wraps around all over (Y/N)'s body which surprises him.

(Y/N): What the?!

(Y/N) looks behind him to see that the culprit was Applejack and he just smirks and shakes his head.

Applejack: I got ya now, sugarcube!

(Y/N): Smart, but not smart enough Applejack!

(Y/N) then uses his magic to pull aggressively on the rope and bring Applejack towards him. (Y/N) then goes to the side and sticks his hoof out and Applejack's face hits it, causing her to be sent flying a short distance away from (Y/N).

Applejack: Woah!

Applejack then lands flat on her back and groans in pain.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack! Are you alright?

Applejack: *groans* Don't worry. . . it was just a scratch.

Twilight then turns back to (Y/N) angrily and she tries to blast him with her magic, but (Y/N) was able to dodge all of her attempts before flying back into the air.

(Y/N): I've clearly have a better advantage than you, Twilight. You don't even have wings.

As (Y/N) said that, a rainbow streak comes up and kicks (Y/N) in the back causing him to get knocked back a little. (Y/N) then turns to see that it was Rainbow Dash who kicks him.

Rainbow Dash: She doesn't. But this girl does. Bring it, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Big mistake, Dash.

(Y/N) then flies all around Rainbow Dash and doesn't do anything and simply is just flying in circles around her swiftly. Rainbow Dash was starting to get annoyed by this.

Rainbow Dash: Quit toying with me and fight me like a stallion, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): *laughs* If you insist.

(Y/N) then teleports above Rainbow Dash and puts magic energy into his hoof before punching her down in the back, causing her to spiral straight to the ground.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash was on the ground slightly injured as she raises her head up and looks at Twilight.

Rainbow Dash: Ow. Okay. . . he. . . packs a punch.

(Y/N) lands back on the ground in front of Twilight.

(Y/N): You and the others just delay the inevitable.

???: You so sure about that, (Y/N)?

(Y/N) knows that voice as he turns straight around to see Pinkie with a mischievous smile on her face as she had her party cannon aimed straight at (Y/N)'s face. (Y/N) just facehooves.

(Y/N): Oh, son of a. . .

Before (Y/N) could finish his sentence, Pinkie's party cannon blasts him. . . but instead of something dangerous, it was only confetti as (Y/N) just simply rolls his eyes at that.

(Y/N): To be honest, I was kind of expecting that.

Pinkie Pie: Well, do you like it (Y/N)?! Do you feel happy?

(Y/N) smirks at Pinkie.

(Y/N): Yeah, I feel happy.

Pinkie Pie: Yay!

(Y/N)'s smirk then turns into an angry look.

(Y/N): Happy that I'm to smash your stupid party face into oblivion!

Pinkie gasps at that as (Y/N) picks Pinkie up with his magic and slams her towards a wall.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie!

Pinkie slides down the wall and she had a dizzy look on her face as stars were above her head.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, well at least he's happy.~

Pinkie then falls flat on her face.

(Y/N) then hears someone yelling coming towards him as he could sense who it was and he just teleports as Rarity made a failed attempt to try and punch (Y/N). (Y/N) then reappears once again in front of Rarity which surprises her.

(Y/N): Nice try Rarity.

(Y/N) then punches Rarity back in the face which knocks her down and rolling on the ground.

(Y/N) then senses another mares' energy as he looks to his right and sees Fluttershy. When Fluttershy sees that (Y/N) noticed her, she whimpers and backs up slowly. (Y/N) gives out an evil smile as he walks towards Fluttershy. She then shivers which slows herself down to a stop and she curls herself up and cries in fear. When (Y/N) got right up to Fluttershy, he pulls his hoof back like he was about to punch her. . . but instead he simply just taps her on the head and Fluttershy just falls on her back and faints.

(Y/N): Ha! Knew it.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Stop it! You're hurting your own friends!

(Y/N): Friends, schmends. Your lousy so-called magic of friendship brings shame on all of my evil will. And for that, you shall perish.

(Y/N) then teleports in front of Twilight which she wasn't expecting and (Y/N) uppercuts her into the air before teleporting once again into the air to roundhouse kick Twilight back to the ground. Twilight came up from the ground breathing heavily as she had a lot of injuries on her. (Y/N) then teleports in front of Twilight as he glowed his horn and spread out his wings.

(Y/N): Any last words, Twilight?

Twilight then stands up and looks at (Y/N) with a determined smile.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes. . . just one.

Twilight then does something so bold and unexpected that (Y/N) wasn't expecting it either.

She kisses him on the lips.

(Y/N) went wide-eyed from this and tensed up as Twilight then glows her horn to use the memory spell on (Y/N) and it started to work as (Y/N) then starts to remember what his true purpose was as he sees memories of him helping out Applejack during applebuck season. He sees himself helping Fluttershy conquer her fears from a dragon, helping Rarity make her friends dresses in the Gala, motivating Rainbow Dash, getting Pinkie back to her normal self for her birthday, dancing with Twilight at the Grand Galloping Gala, and he finally sees himself defending the Mane 6 while fighting Nightmare Moon. But the biggest memory that he saw was him vowing to keep his promise to his mother before leaving Earth to go to Equestria.

Back in reality, (Y/N) eyes turned back into their normal (E/C) color and his entire body regained his color as well. Twilight then breaks the kiss as (Y/N) then drops to his knees, looks down to the ground and he starts crying. Twilight sees this and just gives him a sympathetic smile as she puts her hoof under (Y/N)'s chin to make him look at her. He had tears draining from both of his eyes like a waterfall.

(Y/N): I-I'm. . . I'm so, so sorry. I. . . don't know what came over me.

Twilight says nothing and just hugs (Y/N) which surprises him before he just returns the hug.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry (Y/N). I know it wasn't your fault. I'm just glad that you're okay.

They both then break the hug and (Y/N) sees all of his friends hurt from what he tried to do to them. Seeing them like this made (Y/N) feel guilty.

(Y/N): I. . . just. . . can't believe that. . . I. . . tried to kill you.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't blame yourself (Y/N). That was all of Discord's manipulation on us, I know it was never your intention.

(Y/N) gives a small smile and nods before he then glows his horn and he let's out a white flash all around the area to heal everypony that was hurt. The other mares got up and they all see that (Y/N) was back to normal and they all went up to him and hugged him which he returns.

(Y/N): I'm so sorry that I tried to hurt you girls.

Applejack: No apology needed, (Y/N). We all know that deep down ya would never want to hurt us at all.

Rarity: That's right, darling. We know that you didn't mean to do all of those horrible things to us.

The five mares then break the hug from (Y/N) as he gives each of them a smile, but it then turns into a frown as he looks down at the ground sad.

Pinkie Pie: Hey. What's wrong (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Discord was right about one thing though. I haven't really fully got over of what happened to my mother.

The Mane 6 could feel (Y/N)'s sadness.

(Y/N): Sometimes. . . I just think to myself. . . will I ever see her again? Is she gone for good? Have I really lost my only family? When Discord showed me that image of when I came to Equestria for the first time as I lost my mother, I acted like it was no big deal to me, but deep down it actually shook me.

Twilight then puts her hoof around (Y/N) which prompts him to look at her as she gives a look of sympathy at him.

Twilight Sparkle: Believe us, we know how hard it is to lose someone close to you, especially somepony who was the only one you could rely on. But don't think of the past as something that you can't walk away from (Y/N). Remember what you told me when we were at the cute-ceañera not too long ago?

(Y/N) remembers that as he looks up for a second.

Twilight Sparkle: In a similar way when to told me to follow my heart, I knew deep down that even if the odds were against me I still had to save you from your corruption no matter what. Think of the promise you also always talked about (Y/N), you've done so much for everypony in Ponyville and you even helped save Equestria.

Rainbow Dash: Don't forget that you fought Nightmare Moon. . .

Fluttershy: . . .saved Ponyville from an Ursa. . .

Applejack: . . .stopped the war between the Appleoosans and the Buffalo. . .

Rarity: . . .and even got all of Canterlot to listen to your rally at changing the Grand Galloping Gala.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! That's more than enough to say that you've come a really, really long way (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: You may not be able to see your mother again (Y/N), but deep down, in our hearts, I'm sure she would be proud of what you've done for Equestria so far. She may be looking over us and watching you as we all speak now. I'm sure of it.

(Y/N) listened to everything that his friends told him and he gives a smile while having tears of joy and he pulled everypony in for a group hug. The Mane 6 blush a little from being so close to (Y/N) as they returned the hug.

(Y/N): Thanks everypony. . . I needed that.

Rainbow Dash: Not a problem at all, (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: If you ever want to talk to us again, we'll be anywhere. And I'll definitely be. . . ANYWHERE!

Pinkie said that as she rushed over all over the place before hanging down over the group like a bat. The mares raise an eyebrow at that while (Y/N) just chuckles at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. . . what Pinkie said, I guess.

Just then the Mane 7 see a group of buffalo in ballerina costumes scampering past them which made them go wide-eyed.

Twilight Sparkle: We can't celebrate just yet though, Discord is still out there. (Y/N), do you still have your Element?

(Y/N): Yeah, I have it right here.

(Y/N) makes his Element of Harmony crown teleport in front of him and he puts it on his head.

(Y/N): Let's go and stop Discord once and for all.

Mane 6: Yeah!

In another location of Ponyville, Discord was sitting on a throne on top of a small hill watching all of the chaos happen around Ponyville. He laughs maniacally as he makes a glass cup appear in his hand and he fills it up with a chocolate rain cloud nearby.

Discord: Chaos is a wonderful, wonderful thing.

Twilight Sparkle: Not as wonderful as friendship.

Discord turns to see all of the Mane 7 restored to their normal selves and he just smirks.

Discord: *sarcastically* Oh, this again?

Discord drinks his glass chocolate milk and throws it behind him which causes an explosion.

Applejack: That's right. You couldn't break apart our friendship for long.

Discord: Oh, Applejack. Don't lie to me. I'm the one who made you a liar.

Discord then pulls Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, and (Y/N) towards him and tries to take their Elements once again, but it didn't happen as (Y/N) uses his own magic to cancel out Discord's magic and he flies straight at him and pins his neck to the throne while giving him a death glare. He pulls back his hoof and fills it with energy like he was about to punch Discord. Discord simply just gives a straight face at (Y/N)'s threat.

(Y/N): I'VE HAD ENOUGH OUT OF YOU! YOU MADE ME HURT MY FRIENDS AND ALMOST KILL THEM! WHAT KIND OF HEARTLESS BEING ARE YOU?!

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)!

(Y/N) looks back at Twilight and she gestures for him to calm down which he does and back away from Discord. While he does however, he notices that his aura was dark again which quickly turns back to it's normal color and on the inside (Y/N) was surprised, but on the outside he just ignored it. He lands back down to the ground where his friends were. Discord simply just laughs.

Discord: *laughs* Was that meant to scare me? *laughs* You're hilarious! Will you ponies ever learn?

Twilight Sparkle: I'll tell you what we've learned, Discord: we've learned that friendship isn't always easy, but there's no doubt it's worth fighting for!

(Y/N): Friendship can never be truly broken apart, Discord. That's something you clearly can't understand!

Discord: Ugh, gag. Fine, go ahead. Try and use your little Elements. Friend me. Just make it quick. I'm missing some excellent chaos here.

(Y/N) simply smirks at that.

(Y/N): If you insist.

Twilight Sparkle: All right everypony, let's show him what friendship can do!

Pinkie Pie: Wait-Wait-Wait!

The Mane 6 look to the side and see Pinkie drinking some chocolate rain which made the mares give her judgmental looks while (Y/N) simply closes his eyes and smiles while shaking his head.

(Y/N): (That's Pinkie folks.)

Pinkie then returns to where the rest of the Mane 7 were as they all now glare at Discord with determined looks. Discord just gives out a yawn.

(Y/N): All right everypony. Now!

Everypony shined their Elements of Harmony and they all created seismic waves of their Element shape before all over their Element shot at Discord which made him confused.

Discord: Huh. What's this?

Discord then see that the Elements of Harmony were truly activating which surprised him.

Discord: No!

The Mane 7 then all rise up into the air simultaneously and gathered together. A huge rainbow-colored beam then shot itself into the air and directed itself at Discord which shocked him as he was turning back into stone.

Discord: NO!!!

Discord was finally defeated as he was turned back into stone once again, but that was all that happened yet. The rainbow that was in the sky created a shiny dome around Ponyville and it created a white flash before it showed that Ponyville has been neutralized from all of Discord's chaos and disharmony magic. The Mane 7 then all landed on the ground and smiled that they've succeeded again and the new statue of Discord fell to the ground.

The next day, in the Canterlot royal palace, a ceremony is being held as a trumpet fanfare is heard and two doors open up to reveal the Mane 7 as they walk through together and they all walk up to Princess Celestia in the throne room. Once they were in front of her, Princess Celestia smiles at the seven and (Y/N) winks at her, causing Celestia to blush at little. Spike gives a sheepish wave to Twilight who she waves back to.

Princess Celestia: We are gathered here today to once again honor the heroic deed of these seven friends who stood up to the villain Discord and saved Equestria from eternal chaos.

The crowd in the palace cheers as Princess Celestia uses her magic to open up a curtain to reveal a new mural of the Mane 7 defeating Discord. The crowd cheers once again and the Mane 7 smile at their accomplishment. (Y/N) then looks up to the sky with a smile.

(Y/N): (Mom. . . I just want you to know that if you can hear me right now. . . I'll never turn back ever again on what it is that I need to do. I may not can see you, but I definitely know you're out there somewhere watching me. I just hope that you're so proud of me that I have made such great friends that I care so much about and I'm going to keep fulfilling my promise to you to keep Equestria safe.)

Meanwhile. . . in an unknown location, the same mysterious figure (The one from Season 1, Chapter 4) walks up to a stone table that had a magic ball on it and the figure uses it's magic to show (Y/N) and the rest of the Mane 7. The figure spoke in a gruff male voice.

Mysterious Figure: *chuckles evilly* This. . . (Y/N) (L/N) that they keep referring to is. . . the male alicorn. So he has returned to Equestria after all. *laughs* It's now clear what needs to be done in order to get this strange power that I've been seeking. (Y/N). . .! When I catch you, I'll make you wish that you should have never been born and I'll take what should have been mine thousands of years ago.

The figure then gives out an evil laugh so loud that it could be heard all over the area.

Chapter 2 End.

Chapter 3: Lesson Zero

It has been a few days ever since the defeat of Discord and things have settled down nicely all across Ponyville. Everypony was perfectly able to enjoy their day nicely without any interruptions of any chaos or disharmony at all. Right now in the Golden Oak Library, Spike and (Y/N) were helping Twilight get organized with what she needs.

Twilight Sparkle: Quill.

(Y/N) uses his magic to pass Twilight all of the objects she was asking for and Spike was holding a checklist to check all of the things that Twilight needed off.

Spike and (Y/N): Check.

Twilight Sparkle: Parchment.

Spike and (Y/N): Check.

Twilight Sparkle: Extra ink.

Spike and (Y/N): Check.

Twilight Sparkle: Extra extra ink.

(Y/N) and Spike both look at each other with raised eyebrows at that request.

(Y/N): Why would you need extra extra ink? Would you have plenty now?

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N). . . what's on the checklist?

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that.

(Y/N): Ugh. Extra. . . extra ink.

(Y/N) then passes Twilight another cup of ink which she lays on a table nearby.

Spike: Check. . .

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

Twilight Sparkle: Is that everything on the checklist?

Spike: Yep.

Twilight Sparkle: Great. Now that we've completed the checklist of things we need to create a checklist, we can make my checklist of the things I have to get done by the end of the day. Ready?

Spike: Ready!

(Y/N): I'm prepared to help for whatever you need help with Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks, (Y/N). Okay, item one: create checklist of the things I have to accomplish by the end of the day.

When Spike and (Y/N) hear that, they both dropped to the floor dramatically at that and sighed.

Twilight Sparkle: What? It's needed in order for me to complete all of the tasks that I need done before the end of the day.

(Y/N): Twilight. . . you are way too organized. And is that really a task to check off if haven't even made one yet?

Spike: I know right. Twilight, perhaps you should make the checklist first before saying what needs to done.

Twilight Sparkle: But isn't making the checklist of my things that need to get done by the end of the day, part of the list of things that I need to get done by the end of the day?

(Y/N): Not necessarily if you don't have the list yet.

Twilight then reluctantly sighs at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, fine okay. Spike, make the rest of what I say on the list except for what I said on making a list.

Spike: Okay, got it. . .

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. Item one. . .

Spike was getting ready to write down whatever Twilight was about to give for the list. . . but she said something rather similar to what she just said.

Twilight Sparkle: . . .write down the checklist of the things I have to accomplish by the end of the day.

Spike and (Y/N) fall to the ground dramatically once again which made Twilight confused.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, come on. Isn't that also needed?

Spike then turns to (Y/N) and they both had annoyed looks on their faces.

Spike: Should we tell her?

(Y/N): No. . . I give up. Let's just go along with it.

Spike then just writes down what Twilight said to write down and he just continues this process.

The process of making the checklist was very tedious as (Y/N), Twilight, and Spike were now walking through Ponyville and the checklist was now a few yards long. (Y/N) simply just couldn't believe that Twilight needs to be this organized each day.

Twilight Sparkle: How are we doing, Spike?

Spike: Let's see. . . We've already dropped off your cape at the cleaners, returned the blackboard you borrowed from Cheerilee, ordered new parchment and quills from the stationery shop. . .

(Y/N): . . .and even returned some books that you said were nearly overdue.

Twilight sighs at relief to that.

Twilight Sparkle: I had to stay up late at night one day just to read the last of them.

(Y/N): (So much for being so organized.)

Twilight Sparkle: Also. . . it seems that we placed the order of new parchment and quills just a few days ago.

Spike: Can't imagine why we go through so many of them.

(Y/N): You and me both pal. Even though both know why.

Twilight Sparkle: Sounds like we're ahead of schedule. What's next?

Spike looks at the list and get's an excited look on his face.

Spike: Cupcakes!

(Y/N): Oh, you decided to get us some cupcakes for our picnic later? That's thoughtful of you Twilight.

Twilight giggles and blushes a little from that before shaking it away.

Twilight Sparkle: T-Thanks (Y/N). Anyways, onward to Sugarcube Corner you two.

At Sugarcube Corner, the three arrived to pick up the cupcakes that they ordered which Mrs. Cake provided for them and gave them the box. They opened the box to see pink cupcakes inside of them. Spike thought that they were delicious as he sticks his tongue out at just how tasty they look.

(Y/N): Something tells me that Pinkie will definitely enjoy these.

Twilight however had a confused look when she looked inside of the box.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, I only ordered twelve.

Mrs. Cake: Oh, I know, dear, but I had an extra. So I thought I'd make it a baker's dozen.

(Y/N): That's alright we can just-

Twilight pulls (Y/N) back with her magic and intervened.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, that was very thoughtful of you. It's just some of the icing from the extra cupcake is getting all over the one next to it. See?

Mrs. Cake sees this and gives a sheepish smile.

Mrs. Cake: Ohh. . . sure. . .

Twilight Sparkle: It's just that we're planning on sharing these at a picnic later and I don't want anypony to feel like somepony else is getting more icing.

(Y/N) then walks back up to Twilight with an annoyed look.

(Y/N): Twilight, no ones going to care, let alone notice a small little detail like that. You really think our friends would be picky about their own food?

Twilight then rushes and got in (Y/N)'s face.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes! What if Rarity thinks the cupcake is too messy?! Or what if Pinkie actually says that one of the cupcakes have too many icing and it isn't fair?! Or maybe-

(Y/N) puts his hoof over Twilight's mouth to silence her and he just gives Mrs. Cake a nervous smile.

(Y/N): Forget what she said. They're fine just the way they are.

Mrs. Cake: Oh, okay. If you say so.

(Y/N) then closes and takes the box of cupcakes and lifts all three of them and got them out of Sugarcube Corner and sits them down. Twilight then gives a rather angry look at (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), now look what you've done. Our friends are fight over a silly cupcake now because of this.

(Y/N): Twilight! A little bit of extra icing on a cupcake is not a big deal. Like. . . at all! Nopony is going to notice that, trust me.

Spike: Yeah, I mean seriously Twilight. You guys aren't young and would fight over some food like foals.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* Fine. I guess you're right. Let's continue to finish up everything on the list.

Soon it was noon as the three arrived back at the Golden Oak Library finished with Twilight's tasks for the day.

Spike: Looks like that's everything!

Twilight Sparkle: Almost everything.

(Y/N): What more could you. . .?

Spike: Don't ask that. Look here on the list.

(Y/N) walks over to where Spike is and reads the last thing that was on Twilight's checklist.

(Y/N): "Triple-check checklist to make sure we didn't miss anything when we double checked the checklist!"

(Y/N) then looks over to Twilight and deadpans at her.

(Y/N): You REALLY exaggerate when it comes to organizing things, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: What are you talking about? I don't overdue it that much.

Spike then uncurls the entire checklist to let it roll on the floor to prove (Y/N)'s point. Twilight then blushes at little, gives an embarrassed smile, and rubs the back of her head.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. . . maybe a little.

Spike: *sighs* Anyways, check.

Spike checks off the last checkbox on the checklist and he then drops both the parchment and quill to reveal that his right claw which he writes with is throbbing to show that he's in pain.

Spike: Ugh. . . I've been holding that quill so long, I've got a claw cramp!

(Y/N): Ouch! Let me help you out there, buddy.

(Y/N) then uses his magic to wrap a cast around Spike's arm.

Spike: Thanks (Y/N). Good thing we don't have anything to report to Princess Celestia this week. . . I don't think I could write another word!

Twilight then get's alarmed when Spike says that.

Twilight Sparkle: We haven't sent a letter to Princess Celestia this week?!

Spike: No, we haven't.

(Y/N): Is that bad?

Twilight then grabs (Y/N)'s face and pulls him up to her face with an extremely worried look.

Twilight Sparkle: Bad?! BAD?! Of course it's bad! I'm supposed to send Princess Celestia a letter every week, telling her about a lesson I've learned about friendship! Not every other week, not every ten days, every. . . single. . . week!

(Y/N): Now hold on, did Princess Celestia ever told you that she needed a letter every week?

Twilight Sparkle: Well. . . no!

(Y/N): Has she even reminded you that she needed a letter?

Twilight Sparkle: No! Urgh! Okay, so I made that deadline myself, but still she's probably expecting one by today!

(Y/N): Twilight, you're doing it again! I'm sure Princess Celestia-

Twilight Sparkle: No (Y/N)! This is NOT something I'm going to make an assumption on.

Twilight then looked all over the place for a book that she needed.

Twilight Sparkle: Ohh. . . Where's my calendar, where's my calendar?!

Spike: Where it. . . always is?

Spike pulled out Twilight's book calandar from a drawer and she grabs it instantly sending into the book stand.

Twilight Sparkle: When did we send the last on?!

Spike: Last. . . Tuesday?

Twilight Sparkle: And today is. . .

(Y/N): *sighs* Don't tell me. . . it's Tuesday.

Twilight Sparkle: Argh! Nononononononono!

Twilight then rushes up to the window upstairs and she looks outside shocked to see that the Sun has just nearly reached the peak meaning that's it now noon.

Twilight Sparkle: If I don't send her a letter by sundown, I'll be. . . tardy!

Spike then moves the background back from dramatic to normal.

(Fourth Wall Break)

The Nintega Guy: Wait! Wait! Wait! How is Spike able to break fourth walls?!

Pinkie Pie: Oh, I taught how to do that some time ago after Season 1.

The Nintega Guy: Pinkie, really?! We don't need more fourth wall breakers in this book! One is enough already!

Pinkie Pie: Fanfic Nintega.~

The Nintega Guy: Doesn't make a difference! Ugh! I'm so done with you!

(End of Fourth Wall Break)

Spike: What's that now?

(Y/N): Tardy means that something is late or overdue by it's time, Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Exactly!

Twilight then falls on her bed panicking from the situation that she was in.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, how could I let this happen? I'm usually so organized. I've never been late with an assignment.

(Y/N): (For some reason, I find that hard to believe.) Twilight like I said, I'm sure the princess won't see it as a big deal. You're still very studious and smart either way.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm afraid to take that chance, (Y/N). This is the ruler of all of Equestria we're talking about. The pony who holds my fate in her hooves! What if she doesn't forgive me?

Spike: Yeah. . . I don't think she-

Twilight then starts to panic even more as she teleports behind Spike in an instant.

Twilight Sparkle: What if instead she starts thinking I'm not taking my studies on friendship seriously?

(Y/N): Twilight, she wouldn't-

Twilight Sparkle: What if she makes me come back to Canterlot and puts me back in school and makes me prove I've been taking them seriously by giving me a test?! What if I don't pass?!

(Y/N): In a way, I don't think that has anything to do with your friendship lessons.

Spike: And even if it did, why wouldn't you pass-

Twilight Sparkle: You guys! She's my teacher. Do you know what teachers do to students who don't pass? They send them back a grade!

Both (Y/N) and Spike facehoof at that.

Twilight Sparkle: But she won't just send me back a grade. She'll send me back to. . . magic kindergarten.

Twilight then visions herself in a classroom sitting a desk surrounded by various fillies laughing at her and she was freezing up in fear. Spike breaks the fourth wall once again by switching the scene back as if it was blinds on a window. (Y/N) then walks over to Twilight annoyed by everything that she just said.

(Y/N): Magic kindergarten. . .? Magic kindergarten?! Twilight, that's the most ridiculous assumption that I have ever heard. You're overreacting. Why not just ask Princess Celestia if she actually is expecting the letter today?

Twilight Sparkle: I don't want to ask any questions that are obvious.

(Y/N): That question isn't really obvious? When it comes to Princess Celestia, Twilight, there's no such thing as a bad question. You have nothing to worry about at all.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right, (Y/N). I have no reason to worry.

(Y/N) then sighs at relief from that and Spike just nods.

(Y/N): Great, so why don't we-

However, Twilight interrupted (Y/N) as she that wasn't the last of her sentence.

Twilight Sparkle: Because I'm going to solve a friend's problem and get that letter to Princess Celestia before sundown!

Spike groans while (Y/N) facehooves at that.

(Y/N): (You have got to be freaking kidding me. I've seen Twilight get hyperorganized before, but this is on a whole new level.)

Twilight then goes up to Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: So Spike. . . got any problems, troubles, conundrums, or any other sort of issues, major or minor, that I as a good friend could help you solve?

Spike thinks for a second as hard as he could as Twilight excitedly waits for an answer. However, nothing came up in Spike's mind.

Spike: Huh. . . I got nothin'.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* Then it looks like I'm going to have to find somepony who does.

Spike: *sighs* This won't end well.

Twilight then looks towards the entrance of the library to see (Y/N) trying to tiptoe out.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, no you don't!

Twilight then tackles (Y/N) outside with Twilight on top of him.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), please tell me that you've got a friendship problem that your best friend Twilight Sparkle here can fix and learn from it?!

(Y/N) blushes a little from Twilight being on top of him, but makes it go away as he pushes Twilight off of him.

(Y/N): No, I do not. And before you ask. . . No! I don't know anypony around Ponyville that get's into trouble a lot.

Twilight then groans in disappointment at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, so maybe you don't have a friendship problem. But don't worry I'm sure that the same thing can't be said about almost everypony around Ponyville.

Twilight then walks off and (Y/N) just sighs and decides to follow her.

(Y/N): (She won't listen to me, so I least I can do now is try and help her out.)

Twilight Sparkle: All right then, (Y/N). I still have plenty of time to get that letter to Princess Celestia! Has to be somepony who needs the help of a good friend!

(Y/N): It's always so peaceful around here all of the time, Twilight. I doubt it.

A familiar scream was then heard as both Twilight and (Y/N) could tell who that was.

Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N): Rarity!

The two run over to where they heard Rarity's scream and they busted the door open to Carousel Boutique.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry, Rarity! We're here!

Rarity is then seen sobbing on a table in front of them.

Rarity: *sobbing* Why me-e-e-e-e-ee. . . WHYYYY?! Why? Why-y?! And of all the worst things that could happen, this is THE. WORST. POSSIBLE. THING!

Twilight perks up at this as she thinks that she has a friendship problem that she can solve while (Y/N) felt a little worried for Rarity.

(Y/N): Rarity, what's happened?

Twilight Sparkle: Are you alright?

Rarity: I've lost my diamond-encrusted purple ribbon! I have searched high, and I have searched low. Low and high! High and low! But I can't find it anywhere!

Rarity then pulls a couch towards her and falls on it to whine even more.

Rarity: *sobbing* Anywhe-e-e-e-ere! How can I possibly finish my latest creation if I can't find it?!

Twilight feels like this is something that she can solve while (Y/N) simply facehooves.

(Y/N): (What a drama queen.)

Twilight Sparkle: Never fear, Rarity. As your friend I'll do my best to help you fi-

(Y/N): It's right over there.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

Twilight looks to see (Y/N) pointing at exactly what Rarity was looking for as it was on the floor.

Rarity: Oh, there it is. Thank you, (Y/N). Isn't it always just the last place you look?

Rarity picks up the ribbon that she was looking for and starts using scissors to cut out some of what she needed of the ribbon.

Twilight Sparkle: So. . . you just lost your ribbon?

Rarity: Mm-hm!

Twilight Sparkle: But now you've found it?

Rarity: Yuh-huh.

Twilight Sparkle: And nothing else is bothering you? Nothing that I, as a good friend, could help you with?

Rarity: Hmm. . . there is one thing.

Twilight got excited by this as her eyes sparkled.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes!

Rarity: I think I left my measuring tape under the fabric over there. Could you get that for me?

Twilight just sighs at that's all she needed done and she passes the measuring tape for to Rarity.

Twilight Sparkle: Measuring tape? Sure.

Rarity: Twilight? Is there something bother-

Rarity then notices that Twilight isn't in the shop anymore which confused her, but (Y/N) was.

Rarity: Twilight? (Y/N), is there something wrong with Twilight?

(Y/N): *sighs* Apparently so. She believes that she needs to turn in her weekly friendship report to Princess Celestia today and she's trying so hard to find a friendship problem.

Rarity: Oh, that does sound rather. . . small.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow when Rarity said that.

(Y/N): Small? Rarity, I can kind of agree with you on that, but you should really see that she is taking this WAY too seriously. Shouldn't you come with me and try and help calm her down?

Rarity: Sorry darling, but I must be getting busy. I must get to a stopping place before the picnic that we all have later.

Rarity turns back to what she was working on while (Y/N) was just confused. However, it soon turns to a bored look as he just walks out of the boutique.

(Y/N): *sighs* Okay.

Outside, the sun was still out as Twilight was still walking through Ponyville thinking of what friendship problems that she can fix as (Y/N) arrives beside her.

(Y/N): Twilight, you've really got to let this go, I mean-

Twilight Sparkle: Nope! Not another word, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Oh, come on Twilight!

Twilight Sparkle: No! There has to be a friendship problem that I can solve around here! Rarity is just one pony. I'm sure one of our other friends will need me.

(Y/N): Like who?

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm. . . Applejack! She's always working on the farm, I'm sure she won't mind a little help from her good old pal, Twilight Sparkle.

(Y/N): Twilight. . .!

Twilight ignores (Y/N) and just quickly runs off.

(Y/N): Ugh! Then I might as well help you.

(Y/N) then flies off after Twilight to go to Sweet Apple Acres.

At Sweet Apple Acres, Rainbow Dash was wearing safety goggles as she was demolishing a barn by flying in and out and destroying parts of it to pieces. Rainbow Dash flew fast down at the barn and Applejack could be seen nearby in a ditch wearing a helmet to brace for the impacts that Rainbow Dash was making. Rainbow Dash made kiai noises as she chopped, bucked, and even bit off parts of the barn. She bit off one and threw it outside to where it landed right in front of Twilight and (Y/N) which surprised both of them before the looked at the situation in front of them.

Twilight Sparkle: What in the world. . .? Rainbow must be angry with Applejack! She must hate her guts! How wonderful!

(Y/N): Wouldn't Applejack stop Rainbow Dash by now if she was angry with her.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), look! Rainbow Dash is destroying her property!

(Y/N): Uh, yeah. And there has to be a reason behind it? Maybe it's just an old barn.

Twilight Sparkle: Looks can be deceiving, (Y/N).

(Y/N) then get's annoyed with Twilight making excuses.

(Y/N): Twilight, you're now just twisting this in a way so I can't disagree with you or I look like the one who's wrong.

Twilight Sparkle: It wouldn't hurt to ask. Besides, if what I said is true then it would make a great report for a friendship problem.

Rainbow Dash was just about to make another dent in the barn before Twilight grabs her tail with her magic.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash! Stop! Listen, Rainbow. I know you're upset with Applejack, but don't worry. Whatever it is that has come between you two, I'm sure that I, as a good friend, can help you resolve your problems.

Twilight drops Rainbow Dash back down to the ground and she just gives Twilight a confused look and (Y/N) walks up to both of them.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, what are you talking about?

(Y/N): What she "meant" to ask is why are you destroying one of Applejack barns?

Rainbow Dash: Oh, because she asked me to. Right, Applejack?

Applejack: Yes, ma'am. I wanted to put up a new barn, but this one's gotta come down first.

(Y/N) then gives Twilight a smug look.

(Y/N): Oh, would you look at that, I was right. Notice the lack of surprise.

Twilight rolls her eyes at that.

Twilight Sparkle: So, there's no issues going on between you two whatsoever?

Rainbow Dash: No, I don't have any issues with Applejack.

Applejack: And vice versa. Now get back to it, R.D.

Rainbow Dash: You got it, boss!

Rainbow Dash quickly flies back up into the air while Applejack hides back down in the ditch.

Applejack: Hey! I'd take cover if I were you two.

(Y/N) then sees that Rainbow Dash flew so high up into the air and he knew what was probably going to happen next as he grabbed Twilight's hoof which made her blush a little before getting both of them to dive into the ditch.

Rainbow Dash dives down at the barn so hard that it created both an explosion of rainbow smoke and a sonic rainboom. The three that were in the ditch were then piled on with both dirt and debris. Applejack comes out of the pile and signals to Rainbow Dash that the job was done. Both Twilight and (Y/N) then come out of the pile of dirt as both of their manes were messed up and (Y/N) quickly shakes his head to fix his while Twilight just sighs and walks away disappointed that there wasn't a friendship problem to fix over at Sweet Apple Acres.

Twilight and (Y/N) were now walking over to Fluttershy's cottage and (Y/N) was continuously getting irritated by Twilight's efforts to find a friendship problem.

(Y/N): Twilight, we're wasting time! And no, I don't mean finding a friendship problem! And why the heck are we over at Fluttershy's cottage?

Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy always has some fear she's trying to get over, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Maybe, but it's not necessarily every day! Besides, what problem could she be having with animals?

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know, but as a good friend I'll be able to help her.

Twilight and (Y/N) both walk around the corner of the cottage to find Fluttershy right in front of a large bear which roars at her. (Y/N), then get's a worried look at what he was seeing.

(Y/N): Please tell me that Fluttershy has an experience in taming bears!

Twilight then get's the same worried look that (Y/N) has.

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know, but let's help if this goes sideways.

Fluttershy then runs under the bear which makes it look under itself before Fluttershy doesn't something that both (Y/N) and Twilight weren't expecting at all. She kicks the bear down to the ground and pulls aggressively on it's leg and she was sticking her rear hoof down into it's shoulder which was making the bear cry. Both (Y/N) and Twilight were speechless at what they were seeing.

Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy?

(Y/N): Even I'm surprised! She's never acted like this before! It's not like her!

Fluttershy then finally snaps the bear's neck which caused it to lay down flat on the grass. Twilight and (Y/N) simply just jaw-dropped at what they saw.

Twilight Sparkle: How can this be happening? Of all the days she had to stop being such a scaredy-pony, she had to pick today?! What am I going to do?!

Twilight walks off while (Y/N) was still looking at what he saw speechless before his eyes widen to then see the aftermath of it all.

Fluttershy was just trying to give bear a nice massage and sooth some cramps it had.

Fluttershy: You really should have come to me sooner. You were carrying so much tension in that shoulder.

When Fluttershy says this to the bear, (Y/N) simply sighs and smiles that Fluttershy didn't become such an aggressive pony.

(Y/N): Phew. I knew Fluttershy had any animal problem under control.

Twilight was now laying on a bench worrying about how much time she has left before her deadline.

Twilight Sparkle: It's fine. It'll all be fine. The day isn't over yet. But it will be over soon!

Twilight looks to see that it was close to being the late afternoon which made her groan before looking down at a puddle of her reflection and talking to it.

Twilight Sparkle: It'll be all over! My time in Ponyville! My advanced studies! Nono. You're a good student. You can do this. Ooh! But what if I can't? You can! You just have to keep it together. Keep. It. Together!

Both Spike and (Y/N) then come to Twilight and they both saw the whole thing as Spike was carrying the box of cupcakes. Spike turns to (Y/N) confused by what he just saw.

Spike: Is she talking to. . . herself?

(Y/N): *sighs* Yes. . . yes she is.

Spike then waves his hand in front of Twilight's face to get her attention, but it goes unnoticed.

Spike: Twilight?

(Y/N): Equestria to Twilight? You in there?

Twilight then hears fillies laughing as they were playing with each other, but that just gave her a mental image of the same magic kindergarten that she was talking about earlier. Spike breaks the fourth wall once more by popping the mental image out of Twilight's head with his claw.

Spike and (Y/N): SNAP OUT OF IT!

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

Twilight realizes that she was on the ground and she got up and just sees a couple of fillies jump roping with each other. (Y/N) then looks at Twilight with a serious glare.

(Y/N): Twilight, enough already! You been trying to find friendship problems for so long in a short amount of time that it lead to you getting stressed out!

Spike: It's been making both of us worried. I mean this letter thing is really getting to you. Here. You've been so anxious all day that you completely forgot about the picnic. Why don't you just relax and go hang out with-

Twilight Sparkle: The picnic!

Twilight turns towards the two with a slight crazy look on her face which made both (Y/N) and Spike jump back in shock. Twilight takes the box of cupcakes that Spike was holding and she runs off.

Twilight Sparkle: I should go see my friends!

Spike: I'm glad you've come to your senses.

(Y/N): Spike, something tells that that's not what happened. Come on, let's get over to our friends before Twilight does.

(Y/N) picks up Spike with his magic and teleports both of them.

The Mane 5 were setting everything they could up for the picnic that they were having and Rarity was getting ready to sort out the silverware before she realized that something was missing in the basket that she brought.

Rarity: Please tell me I did not forget the plates. *gasps* I did. I totally forgot them. Of all the worst things that could happen, this is THE. WORST. POSSIBLE. THING!

Rarity then pulls the same couch out that she had earlier and lays on it while crying dramatically.

Rarity: Why, why, why. . .

Rarity then noticed her friends giving her judgmental looks.

Rarity: Uh. . . What? You didn't expect me to lay on the grass, did you?

(Y/N) then appears and sits Spike down.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)! You're here!

Pinkie rushes up and hugs (Y/N) tightly for a second before letting go.

(Y/N): *chuckles nervously* Yeah, it's good to see you girls too. But I actually came for another reason.

Applejack: What's that?

(Y/N): Twilight's gone insane! And I mean really insane! She's been overreacting all day with trying to get a letter to Princess Celestia that she's got too stressed out.

The mares then looked at each other for a second before they just did something that (Y/N) didn't expect them to do at all. . .

They started laughing which made (Y/N) confused.

(Y/N): What's so funny?

Applejack: No offense (Y/N), but that sounds like the most ridiculous thing that Twilight would get worked up about.

Spike then comes to intervene.

Spike: No, we're being serious! Twilight's on her way right now and she's going to try and probably say the exact problem that (Y/N) just said.

Rainbow Dash: Sure Spike. *sarcastically* I'm sure that the egghead of all of us would panic over something like that.

(Y/N): We're being serious!

Pinkie Pie: Sure, you are (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Come on, let's just relax and wait for Twilight to get over here.

Rainbow Dash then lays down on the blanket set out for the seven of them while wearing sunglasses. Suddenly though, a box then lands behind Rainbow Dash prompting her to look up and what she sees is Twilight with a crazy smile on her face with her mane and tail all messed up. Rainbow Dash backs away from Twilight as the rest of the group were a little creeped out from how Twilight was looking at all of them.

(Y/N): Told you so.

Applejack: You alright, hun?

Twilight Sparkle: No! I am not alright.

The Mane 5 were all surprised by this as they all started to mutter to her what's wrong yet both (Y/N) and Spike already knew the answer to that.

Twilight Sparkle: It's just terrible.

Mane 5: Yes?

Twilight Sparkle: Simply awful.

Mane 5: Yes?!

Twilight Sparkle: It's the most horrific trouble I've ever been in and I really really really need your help!

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that.

(Y/N): (Something I've been trying to give her all day.)

Mane 5: YES?!

Twilight Sparkle: My letter to Princess Celestia is almost overdue, and I haven't learned anything about friendship!

The Mane 5 then just simply sighed in relief at that which (Y/N) was slightly surprised at their calm reaction.

Fluttershy: Oh, thank goodness. I thought something really awful had happened.

Twilight then panics at that as she teleported all over the place.

Twilight Sparkle: Something awful has happened! If I don't turn in the letter on time, I'll be tardy! TARDY!

The Mane 5 just simply giggle at that which made Twilight's face turn a tiny shade of red in anger and (Y/N) just facehooves that the mares weren't taking any of what Twilight said seriously.

Applejack: No offense, sugarcube, but it looks like somepony's gettin' themselves all worked up over nothin'.

Twilight Sparkle: This is not nothing! This is everything! I need you guys to help me find somepony with a problem I can fix before sundown! My whole life depends on it!

Pinkie Pie simply giggles at that.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, Twilight, you're such a crack-up! *laughs*

Applejack: Come on now. Have a seat and stop sweatin' the small stuff.

Twilight get's an angry face at that and (Y/N) walks over to her and puts his hoof on her back.

(Y/N): Now Twilight, before you do anything else, take a DEEP breath and-

Twilight ignores (Y/N) as she just groans in anger and teleports somewhere else.

Fluttershy: Wow. I've never seen Twilight so upset before.

(Y/N) then turns to glare at the mares.

(Y/N): Do you all not understand how important this is to Twilight? I mean sure, it's actually not that big of a deal, but still we should at least calm her down about it?

Rarity: Darling, if you ask me she's simply being a drama queen?

The mares and (Y/N) then turn to Rarity with judgmental looks on their faces.

(Y/N): You're one to talk. Ms. "My whole life depends on a ribbon."

Rarity: Well. . . relatively speaking.

(Y/N): Listen to me girls, Twilight been exaggerating over her report to Princess Celestia and she believes that if she doesn't learn a lesson in friendship by sundown, then she'll be sent back to Canterlot.

The Mane 5 then were listening more to what (Y/N) was saying as they were surprised to hear that.

Rarity: That won't happen. . . will it?

(Y/N): I don't know, but we need to confirm it. This is Twilight were talking about here. She visions that if she doesn't turn in her report, she could be sent back to magic kindergarten in Canterlot. (Even though that's a ridiculous assumption.)

The Mane 5 looked at each other before catching on to what (Y/N) was saying.

Fluttershy: Magic Kindergarten?

Rainbow Dash: Canterlot?

Pinkie Pie: We may never see Twilight again!

Applejack: Uh, what are we gonna do, y'all?

Rarity: Of all the worst things that could happen, this is THE. WORST. POSSIBLE. THING!

(Y/N): Will you quit that?!

Rarity: What? I really mean it this time!

(Y/N): Anyways, I have an idea how we can confirm all of this.

Fluttershy: What is it?

(Y/N): Hey, Spike.

Spike: Yeah?

(Y/N): I need you to write a quick letter to Princess Celestia.

Spike: Sure thing. The quills and the parchment are back at the library.

The Mane 6 then all run off to go to the Golden Oak Library.

At the Golden Oak Library, which for some reason Twilight wasn't at for the time. Spike was writing a quick letter to Princess Celestia while (Y/N) was having a little chat with the mares.

(Y/N): And then we went over to Fluttershy's cottage and that's when we thought at first that you were attacking the bear, but instead you were just giving it a massage.

Fluttershy: Of course, (Y/N). That bear actually came to me today because of it's bad cramp in it's shoulder.

Applejack: So, that's all of why Twilight was so worked up about getting a friendship lesson all day?

(Y/N): Pretty much. Spike and I tried to stop her and get her to calm down, but if we know Twilight, she takes things way too seriously.

Rainbow Dash: I guess we kind of thought that it wasn't a big deal since it was Twilight's problem.

(Y/N): Yeah! Why did you guys be so insensitive and not take anything that she said seriously?

Pinkie Pie: Well, she was looking kind of crazy looking the more I think about it.

Applejack: And she was being so panicky like a whole bunch of apple trees timbering down at once.

(Y/N): And none of that gave you signs that you needed to help out Twilight?

The mares then had guilty looks from that.

(Y/N): Look, some situations may not be that big of a deal, but that doesn't mean it's not important to another individual. And when that person believes that it's important to them, you should talk it out with them. Not brush it off like it's just some bug on your shoulder.

Rarity: You're right, (Y/N). We should've talked it out with Twilight. Now I'm actually worried of how she's feeling right now.

(Y/N): With how she's been lately, I'd just hope it hasn't gotten any worse.

Spike: (Y/N), it's done!

(Y/N): Great. Send it on over, Spike.

Spike then breathes his magic fire on the scroll that (Y/N) told him to write down and it goes on over to Princess Celestia.

Fluttershy: So what do we do now?

Rainbow Dash: I'd say we go and find Twilight, I mean we've got to get her calm down and talk to us after all of the craziness, she's been through.

Rarity: I agree Rainbow Dash. Let's go see where Twilight is.

(Y/N): All right then, Spike can you stay here in case Princess Celestia comes to the library first?

Spike: Will do, (Y/N).

The Mane 6 decided to go back to where the picnic area was since that's were they last saw Twilight, but when they got there, something really weird was happening. . .

A bunch of ponies could be seen fighting over a doll with heart shapes in their eyes. The Mane 6 were just surprised of what's happening.

Applejack: What in the name of all things oats 'n apples is goin' on here?!

The said doll was apparently Twilight's Smarty Pants doll, and when a couple of Pegasi dropped it, it landed on the ground nearby. Rainbow Dash almost looked at it, but luckily Twilight suddenly appeared and covered her eyes before any bad thing could happen.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't look at it!

Rarity: Don't look at what?

Twilight Sparkle: My Smarty Pants doll! I enchanted her and now everypony is fighting over her!

Fluttershy: Why would you enchant your doll?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I had to do something! I had nothing to report to Princess Celestia! I thought if I couldn't find a problem, I'd make a problem!

(Y/N): Twilight, that was stupid! You could've got somepony hurt!

Twilight Sparkle: I know, but I had no choice! The day is almost over!

Applejack: Uh. . . not almost!

The Mane 7 then look to see the sun has finally set, signaling the end of the day. Twilight then drops down to the ground defeated that she couldn't accomplish getting her report in on time.

???: Twilight Sparkle!

A voice was then heard as the Mane 7 look up to see Princess Celestia with a serious look on her face.

Applejack: Whoa nelly.

Princess Celestia then glows her horn and a white flash was made all over the area and everypony that was fighting over the Smarty Pants doll was no longer fighting and the spell was broken. Everypony simply looked at the doll that was on the ground and they all walk away to just go by their normal day.

Princess Celestia then lands in front of the Mane 7 very serious as Twilight had a guilty look on her face as she looked at the princess.

Princess Celestia: You and your friends. Meet me in the library.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no. I'm going to sent back to Canterlot in magic kindergarten. At least the princess will let me give a final goodbye to my friends before I go.

At the Golden Oak Library, Twilight explained everything to Princess Celestia and she listened very clearly and she states that she didn't care about not getting a friendship letter this week.

Twilight Sparkle: But. . . but. . . I'm supposed to send you a letter about friendship every week. I missed the deadline. I'm a bad student! I'm. . . tardy!

Princess Celestia: You are a wonderful student, Twilight. I don't have to get a letter every week to know that.

Twilight looks up at Princess Celestia confused from that.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

Princess Celestia: Yes, and it seems you let this get to into your head that it led you to causing an unneeded problem.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm really sorry, princess.

Applejack: Actually, it wasn't entirely her fault.

Princess Celestia: I'm listening.

Fluttershy: Please, your Highness. We all saw that Twilight was upset.

Rainbow Dash: But we thought that the thing she was worrying about wasn't worth worrying about.

Applejack: So when she ran off all worked up, not a single one of us tried to stop her. Well. . . not every single one.

Applejack turns to (Y/N) when she said that.

(Y/N): Twilight, I kept trying to tell you to just ask the princess and this could have all been avoided. I mean don't you trust me?

Twilight Sparkle: Of course I do. It's just that-

Princess Celestia: Twilight, (Y/N) is one of your most trusted friends. Do you really believe that he would give a such flawed advice?

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* No.

Twilight then goes over to (Y/N) and hugs him which he returned.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm sorry that I didn't listen to you from the start, (Y/N).

(Y/N): It's okay, Twilight. Some things maybe important, but that doesn't mean that you should take it too seriously and start doing unneeded intentions. Next time, just take my advice and see how it works out, okay?

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, I will. Thanks (Y/N).

(Y/N): Anytime.

Twilight and (Y/N) then break the hug as they turn back to their friends.

Rarity: As Twilight's good friends, we should have taken her feelings seriously and been there for her.

Rainbow Dash: It's not cool when you don't help out your friend, even if what they say isn't really too big of a deal.

Princess Celestia then simply just smiles.

Princess Celestia: Looks like you all learned a pretty valuable lesson today.

Mane 7: Mm-hmm.

Princess Celestia: Very well. I'll forget Twilight's "punishment" on one condition.

The Mane 7 all agreed to whatever Princess Celestia wanted them to do.

Princess Celestia: From this day forth, I would like you all to report to me your findings on the magic of friendship when, and only when, you happen to discover them.

The Mane 7 then all cheer to this and one thought came to Twilight's mind as she ran up to the balcony where Princess Celestia was about to leave.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia, wait! How did you know I was in trouble?

Princess Celestia: Your friends Spike and (Y/N) made me aware that you were letting your fears get the best of you.

Spike then quickly hides as he was peeking out and (Y/N) simply just winks at Twilight which made her blush a little.

Princess Celestia: I commend them for taking your feelings seriously. Now, if you will all excuse me, I must return to Canterlot. I'm expecting some mail.

Princess Celestia then flies off and teleports back to Canterlot while Twilight walks back inside to where her friends are.

Applejack: Y'all heard the princess. Spike, take a letter.

Spike pulls out a quill and parchment and Twilight decides to give Spike a quick hug for looking out for her.

The Mane 7 were now gathered around together saying their own letter to what they want to write to Princess Celestia.

Applejack: *clears throat* Dear Princess Celestia, We're writin' to you because today we all learned a little somethin' about friendship.

Fluttershy: We learned that you should take your friends' worries seriously.

(Y/N): And sometimes even their volition as well.

Rainbow Dash: Even if you don't think that she has anything to worry about.

Rarity: And that you shouldn't let your worries turn a small problem. . .

Pinkie Pie: . . .into an enormously huge entire-town-in-total-chaos Princess-has-to-come-and-save-the-day problem.

Applejack: Signed, your loyal subjects.

Spike: P.S. Obviously Spike did not have to learn a lesson, because he is the best, most awesome friend a pony could ask for. Unlike everypony else, he took things seriously, and-

Spike then noticed everypony giving him very judgmental glares and he just crosses out what he just wrote down about his snarky remarks.

Spike: Eheh. . . uh... yeah. . . I'll just, um. . .

The Mane 7 then all just share a laugh while Spike simply snorts out a small huff of smoke that he didn't get to write his part down.

Chapter 3 End.

Chapter 4: Luna Eclipsed

It was night time in Ponyville as today is very special holiday in Equestria. Tonight is Nightmare Night, a night very much like Halloween. In the Golden Oak Library, Spike was impatiently waiting for Twilight to get her costume on. He was ironically in the costume of a dragon.

Spike: Ugh, come on, Twilight. We're gonna be late for the Nightmare Night festival.

Twilight then comes out wearing a costume that consisted of a warlock hat and a cape that had stars and crescent moons on them and they also had bells on both of them. She was also wearing a fake beard under her neck.

Spike however just simply stares at Twilight's costume as he has no idea who she is cosplaying as.

Spike: Huh? Are you that one kooky grandpa from Ponyville Retirement Village?

Twilight got annoyed that Spike didn't recognize her at all as she was clearly Star Swirl The Bearded.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm Star Swirl the Bearded!

Spike simply just blinks in confusion.

Twilight Sparkle: Father of the amniomorphic spell? Did you even read that book I gave you about obscure unicorn history?

Spike: Uh. . .

The door then all of a sudden knocks and Spike rushes over to it.

Spike: That sounds important!

Spike opens the door to see who it was and it was apparently a trio of fillies accompanied by Granny Smith.

Fillies: Nightmare Night! What a fright! Give us something sweet to bite!

Spike was relieved that it was some fillies at the door and he walked off right quick while Twilight comes to the door.

Twilight Sparkle: Hi, everypony. Great costumes. Happy Nightmare Night, Granny Smith.

Granny Smith: I should have been asleep five hours ago.

Spike comes back with a bowl of candy and Twilight uses her magic to pass each one of the fillies some candy. A tiny colt then comes in front of the fillies and it's was a colt named Pipsqueak as he had a pirates costume on.

Pipsqueak: Pipsqueak the pirate, at your service. It's my very first Nightmare Night.

Twilight Sparkle: Since you moved here from Trottingham?

Pipsqueak: No, my very first Nightmare Night ever!

Suddenly, Pinkie Pie jumps out of nowhere and appears in front of Twilight and Spike with a chicken outfit on, and was even acting like one.

Pinkie Pie: *squawks* Enough chitchat! Time is candy!

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie Pie, aren't you a little old for this?

Pinkie Pie: Too old for free candy? *squawks* Never!

Twilight rolls her eyes at that and gives Pinkie a piece of candy which made her smile. Twilight then shows off her costume to Pinkie and she only raised an eyebrow as she had no idea exactly who Twilight is at all.

Twilight Sparkle: Do you like it?

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! Great costume, Twilight! You make a fantastic weirdo clown!

Pinkie then pecks out and eats nearly the rest of the candy in the bowl that Spike was carrying and ran off. Twilight however was not happy that Pinkie didn't see who she was at all.

Twilight Sparkle: A clown? Look at the borders on these robes. These are hoof-stitched!

Spike: It's a great costume! Huh! Grandpa!

Twilight growls a little in annoyance as they walked towards (Y/N)'s house and stopped at the front door of it.

Twilight Sparkle: I hope (Y/N) actually sees what I really am tonight.

Spike: I wonder what his costume is going to be?

Twilight Sparkle: He did tell me it wasn't going to be anything normal, so we'll just have to see.

Twilight then knocks on (Y/N)'s door.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! It's Twilight and Spike! Are you ready for the Nightmare Night festival?

(Y/N) then talks through the door as he could be heard across from it.

(Y/N): One second. I'm just finishing putting my costume on.

Twilight then turns to Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: What do you think he's going to be?

Spike: I'm betting some ancient hero of some kind in Equestria.

(Y/N) then opens his door to reveal himself and both Twilight and Spike gasped at (Y/N)'s costume. He was wearing a high necked gray coat under a black tailcoat. He was wearing brownish black boots on his front hooves, his mane was dyed black, and he was wearing a black and white birdlike domino mask on his eyes. He was cosplaying as an anime character back on Earth, known as Joker (Akira Kurusu) from Persona 5.

(A/N): Sorry, I absolutely love Persona 5 and the design for this character. One of my personal favorites to be honest.

Spike: Whoa, (Y/N)! You're looking cool.

Twilight Sparkle: I've never such a costume before (Y/N)! Very Gothic really. Who are you?

(Y/N): *chuckles* This is a character from my world back on Earth. He's the leader of a notorious group of individuals called the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

Twilight Sparkle: Phantom Thieves of Hearts?

(Y/N): They're a rebellious group who aim to change society by performing illegal heists to steal the deranged hearts of crooks and evildoers.

Spike: *shudders* Geez, sounds kind of morbid to steal a villains heart inside out.

(Y/N): It's not "that" kind of heart, Spike. I would explain it to you two, but it would take a really long explanation and it's kind of complicated.

Twilight Sparkle: I see. Anyways (Y/N), what do you think of my costume?

(Y/N) takes a close look at what Twilight was wearing until he could tell.

(Y/N): You're Star Swirl The Bearded!

Twilight Sparkle: YES! Thank you! I knew you of all ponies could tell who this unicorn is.

(Y/N): I mean he's also the one who helped save me when I was just a foal. Of course I would know him.

Twilight Sparkle: Great! Let's get going now! We don't want to be late for the Nightmare Night festival.

(Y/N) nods as he followed both of them into Ponyville to go to the festival.

At the Nightmare Night festival, there were many stands of food and games assorted out and there was also a huge stage laying out in the middle of all of the festival.

Spike: I still don't get who exactly who Star Swirl is, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, Spike! Star Swirl the Bearded is only the most important conjurer of the pre-classical era. He created more than two hundred spells! He even has a shelf in the Canterlot library of magic named after him. Maybe I should start up a pony group to teach ponies about history. I bet everypony would love it! Don't you, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): With the knowledge that you have Twilight, I'm sure that you would make a great teacher. Maybe even one of the best.

Twilight blushes and giggles at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks (Y/N).

Spike was too busy munching on a bunch of candy that he wasn't looking where he was going and bumps into Twilight and falls on the ground with the all of the candy he was carrying on the floor in a mess.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey look, we're here already! Should we get something to eat?

(Y/N): I think Spike's already got that covered Twilight.

Twilight looks behind her to see Spike on the ground and he burps from all of the candy that he ate.

Spike: *chuckles nervously* Maybe I grabbed some candy when you two were too busy gazing at the festival.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike, you are not about to eat that whole pack of candy. It could get you sick or you possibly get a cavity.

(Y/N): And save some for us dude. This is my first Nightmare Night here in Equestria and I want it to be a pleasant night.

Twilight Sparkle: Is Nightmare Night the same on Earth, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Pretty much, except instead of Nightmare Night we called it Halloween. That day was pretty much the only time I got to interact with people since I could give the excuse that my horn and wings were part of my costume.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, you guys must have went through a lot in order to keep your true identities a secret on Earth.

(Y/N): You have no idea.

Pinkie and the other foals then rushed up to the three.

Pinkie Pie: Hey Twilight! . . .Who's this with you?

(Y/N): Oh, right. Don't worry Pinkie, it's just me.

(Y/N) takes off his mask and Pinkie then recognizes him.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)! Wow! You're costume's amazing!

(Y/N): Yep, it's. . .

Pinkie then does something completely unexpected.

Pinkie Pie: . . .a costume from some kind of character in your world that is the leader of a group that steals hearts to reform society? Oh! Do they also have a cat with them as well?

Pinkie then smiles with a squee and both (Y/N) and Twilight jaw dropped so wide that it were in complete shock.

(Y/N): How did you know that?!

Pinkie Pie: Just a hunch. *squawks*

Twilight Sparkle: (And I thought the Pinkie Sense was unpredictable.)

Pinkie Pie: Anyways you two, look at our haul! Ah! Can you believe it?

Pinkie then started acting like a chicken to start eating the candy out of her bag.

What they didn't notice however is that a familiar rainbow maned Pegasus was in a Shadowbolt costume and was watching the group with a mischievous look on her face.

Pinkie Pie: And then, we went to Cheerilee's house, and got a bunch more goodies. Didn't we, Pip?

Pipsqueak: Sure did!

Rainbow Dash then sneaked up on the group slowly on a thundercloud.

Pinkie Pie: And then, we had to stop and wait for Granny Smith, and-

Rainbow Dash then suddenly hit the thundercloud with her hooves causing a loud thunderclap over the group and both Pinkie and the foals were startled by this and they ran away. Rainbow Dash then laughs at her prank while (Y/N) and Twilight glare at Rainbow Dash.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash, that wasn't very nice.

Rainbow Dash: Lighten up, old-timer. This is the best night of the year for pranks!

(Y/N): Well if you're going to do some pranks, keep it in moderation. Otherwise, you'll probably give somepony a heart attack or make somepony choke on a piece of candy like Spike.

Spike was choking on a piece of candy and (Y/N) got behind him and did the Heimlich maneuver to him and he the candy got out of his mouth in no time.

Spike: Phew, thanks (Y/N).

(Y/N): No problem buddy. Anyways, seriously tone it down Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, please (Y/N) it's all in good fun. Oh! Oh! There's another group over there!

Rainbow Dash then moves her cloud somewhere else and both Twilight and (Y/N) rolled their eyes at Rainbow Dash's unruly behavior.

(Y/N): *sighs* This is going to be a scary night for some ponies.

The three then walk off to go and see more of the festival while Rainbow Dash scared another group of ponies.

At another section in Ponyville, Applejack was hosting the fun and games section and she was dressed up as a scarecrow.

Some ponies were bobbing for apples in the area. Twilight, (Y/N), and Spike then arrived at the scene.

Twilight Sparkle: Happy Nightmare Night, Applejack!

Applejack: Howdy, Spike! Hey, Twilight! Nice costume.

Spike: Thanks! I'm a dragon.

Twilight Sparkle: She means me, Spike.

(Y/N): Well she said costume, I mean hard to tell who she is referring to.

Applejack: With that beard, I reckon you're some sorta country music singer.

Both (Y/N) and Spike laugh at that while Twilight gives an annoyed grunt that Applejack can't tell what her costume is.

Applejack: And who you might be, (Y/N)? Some kind of uh. . . ninja or phantom or something?

(Y/N): In a way, yes. I had Rarity make this costume for me. It's a character that I actually liked back on Earth.

Applejack: Well ah gotta say that some of them characters are very fancy looking.

(Y/N): You'd be surprised.

Applejack: While y'all are here, ya' feel like bobbin' for an apple?

Over at the barrel for bobbing apples, a mare was just about to give it a try until another mare named Derpy appeared from in the spooky water and pulled the drain cover to the barrel which caused the water to drain out leaving it empty.

(Y/N): I guess maybe when you get it refilled with some water.

Some cheers and applauding was heard as the group turns around to see ponies gathered at the stage where Mayor Mare, dressed up as a clown is giving an announcement.

Mayor Mare: Thank you, everypony, and welcome to the Nightmare Night festival!

(Y/N): Come on, let's go see what this is about!

Twilight and Spike nodded as the three went over to the stage to hear what Mayor Mare had to say to the citizens of Ponyville about Nightmare Night.

Mayor Mare: Now, all the little ponies who have been out collecting sweets should follow our friend Zecora to hear the legend of. . . *spooky voice* Nightmare Moon! *spooky laugh*

Spike: *whispers* Spooky voice might work better if she wasn't dressed like that.

(Y/N): No argument there. Even though some ponies do find clowns kind of scary.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, it's her costume, so I guess she just decided to go with the flow.

Spike: Either way, I feel like her laugh would work better with something more intimidating like (Y/N)'s outfit.

(Y/N): Eh, I'll take that as a compliment.

On the stage, light green smoke appears and out revealed Zecora who had her mane down with spiders on it, and she was also wearing a black coat.

Zecora: Follow me, and very soon, you'll hear the tale of Nightmare Moon.

Near the Everfree Forest, Zecora brings all of the little ponies to a statue of Nightmare Moon and Twilight, Spike, Pinkie, and (Y/N) decided to follow as well as it seemed interesting to them.

Zecora: Listen close, my little dears, I'll tell you where you got your fears of Nightmare Night, so dark and scary.

Zecora made a little bit of scary gestures at some of the little ponies to give a more spooky appearance before conjuring some light green dust and she blows on it to make an illusion of Nightmare Moon.

Zecora: Of Nightmare Moon, who makes you wary.

The illusion of Nightmare Moon dives down at everypony as they were indeed surprised and spooked out from what they were seeing. When the illusion made contact with everypony, light green smoke spread everywhere which makes everypony gasp.

Zecora: Every year, we put on a disguise, to save ourselves from her searching eyes.

Some eyes were staring down at two foals which made them scream and run off, but it was still just Zecora giving a scary illusion.

Zecora: But Nightmare Moon wants just one thing. . .

Pipsqueak runs over and runs into the statue of Nightmare Moon, and when he looks at it, he was indeed scared as he back up slowly.

Zecora: . . .to gobble up ponies in one quick swing!

Pipsqueak then backs up into Pinkie Pie who had her head in the ground like an ostrich. When they both made contact, they screamed and ran. Zecora then throws more light green dust in the air to continue her tale.

Zecora: Hungrily, she soars the sky. If she sees nopony, she passes by. So if she comes and all is clear, Equestria is safe another year!

Pipsqueak then tugs on Zecora's coat to get her attention.

Pipsqueak: Uh, Miss Zecora, if we wear costumes to hide from Nightmare Moon, so she won't gobble us up, how come we still need to give her some of our candy?

Zecora: A perfect question, my little friend. For Nightmare Moon you must not offend.

Zecora blows out light green dust once more to create another illusion of Nightmare Moon. It was slowly walking towards the group very sinisterly.

Zecora: Fill up her belly with a treat or two, so she won't return to come eat you!

The Nightmare Moon illusion then lunges at the group with it's mouth opened wide and chomps down at them before disappearing.

Pinkie Pie: *screams* Everypony! Just dump some candy and get out of here!

Pinkie and the foals then dumped some candy where the statue was. They thought they've accomplished what they've done before the wind started to blow really fast and thunder was also made. Everypony looked up to see that the clouds have covered everything except for the moon. Twilight and Zecora looked up at the sky surprised by what's happening and (Y/N) looks at Zecora slightly confused.

(Y/N): Was this supposed to be part of the tale?

Zecora: No, I do not believe so.

A white flash then came from the moon as it revealed a shadowy figure on a royal chariot with two royal guards dressed up as vampires. Pinkie and the foals were definitely scared from what was going on, Twilight simply stares in shock, and (Y/N) just put on a brave face in case trouble was about to come.

The chariot was just close to the ground as Pinkie decided to take action.

Pinkie Pie: *gasps* It's Nightmare Moon! Run!

Everypony including Zecora ran off back towards Ponyville while Twilight and (Y/N) simply just stares at the figure. Another thunderclap was then made as it revealed some the figure's face a little more clearly. (Y/N) went wide-eyed as he could probably tell who it was.

(Y/N): (That's not Nightmare Moon. Wait! Could it be. . . did Luna come for Nightmare Night as well?)

Twilight Sparkle: Who was that?

(Y/N): Don't worry Twilight, I don't think that's anypony hostile. Let's follow them back to Ponyville.

Twilight nods as they then chase the group out of the forest and back to Ponyville.

Pinkie and the foals came back into the town screaming which confused some of the ponies until they all looked to see what was going on. The same shadowy figure then lowers itself down to the ground and everypony was shocked until the figure took it's hood off to reveal themselves. It was none other than the Princess of the Night, Princess Luna who had a prideful smile. When (Y/N) sees Luna, he had a big smile on his face and Twilight was also delighted.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Luna!

(Y/N): She's come to Ponyville to celebrate Nightmare Night with us! Awesome!

(Y/N) and Twilight were getting ready to and talk to Princess Luna until Spike grabs both of them and makes him get down to the ground.

(Y/N): Hey, what gives Spike?

Spike: Keeping you guys safe. That's what.

Princess Luna then walks forward and the hood that she was wearing turned to bats as they flew off. Luna spread her wings out and walked up to a pony named Cloud Kicker. Luna smiles at her and she feels intimidated and just cowers in fear and so did the rest of the ponies. Luna then began to speak in a loud voice that was almost like wind. This was the royal Canterlot voice that the princesses use when they address to their loyal subjects.

Princess Luna: *booming voice* Citizens of Ponyville! We have graced your tiny village with our presence, so that you might behold the real Princess of the Night! A creature of nightmares no longer, but instead a pony who desires your love and admiration! Together we shall change this dreadful celebration into a bright and glorious feast!

Thunder and lightning then crash as she said that and Pinkie broke the silence.

Pinkie Pie: Did you hear that, everypony? Nightmare Moon says she's gonna feast on us all!

Pinkie and the foals then run off screaming which confused Princess Luna as she returned to her normal voice.

Princess Luna: What? No, children, no! You no longer have reason to fear us! Screams of delight is what your princess desires, not screams of terror!

Princess Luna stomps her hoof rather aggressively which makes another pony whimper from that. She then turns towards Mayor Mare and her assistant Raven who was in a devil costume.

Princess Luna: Madame Mayor, thy Princess of the Night hath arrived.

Princess Luna sticks her hoof out in a greeting manner to Mayor Mare, but she gasped and cowers which confuses Luna. She did the same thing to Raven, but it ended up with her cowering as well.

Princess Luna: What is the matter with you?

Princess Luna expected at least one pony to greet her, but everypony was simply just scared by Luna's appearance.

Princess Luna: Very well, then. Be that way. We won't even bother with the traditional royal farewell.

Princess Luna then walks off from all of the cowering ponies. However, Twilight and (Y/N) saw this and felt bad that nopony was comfortable with her appearance. They both looked at each other and nodded.

Twilight Sparkle: Let's go talk to her.

Spike then stops both of them.

Spike: You can't talk to her! She's Nightmare Moon!

(Y/N) then turns and gives a deep glare to Spike.

(Y/N): Are you being serious right now?! We used the Elements of Harmony to turn her back to her normal self! I even met Luna myself, and she was a very nice princess! Now you're saying that she's Nightmare Moon again?! What sense does that make?!

Twilight Sparkle: Calm down, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Sorry, but you know how I am when ponies are prejudice against somepony else.

Twilight Sparkle: Maybe her tone had something to do with it. Maybe she's having some trouble adjusting after being gone for a thousand years.

(Y/N): It would make sense, she's really mostly only interacted with me and her sister, but not any of the citizens of Ponyville or Canterlot. We can change that though. We'll be able to get the ponies of Ponyville to accept Luna so fast. . . they'll never see it COMING!

Twilight and Spike raised an eyebrow and the last part (Y/N) did and he just gave a nervous laugh.

(Y/N): Sorry, I had to make a reference there.

Twilight Sparkle: Still, you're right. If we can get Luna to change her frightening image, we can get the ponies to be more comfortable around her and not be scared. Now where did she go?

(Y/N): She went that way. Over to where we were when she arrived.

Twilight and (Y/N) walked over in the forest to try and find Princess Luna and they both eventually found her right in front of the Nightmare Moon statue with a sad look on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Luna?

Princess Luna hears their voices and she turns to them.

Twilight Sparkle: Hi, my name is-

Princess Luna: Star Swirl the Bearded. Commendable costume! Thou even got the bells right.

Twilight got excited that Princess Luna recognized her costume.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes! Thank you! Two ponies get my costume! Uh, we just came to welcome you to our celebration! My actual name is-

Princess Luna: Twilight Sparkle. And who might your friend be right here.

(Y/N): Luna, it's me.

Princess Luna: Forgive me, but have we met? It is hard for thy to recognize such a Gothic attire.

(Y/N): *sighs* It's always the mask. (No wonder the semi-final boss in the game didn't recognize the protagonist until he took his mask off.)

(Y/N) then takes his mask off and Princess Luna gasps as she then could definitely tell who it was.

Princess Luna: (Y/N)!

(Y/N): It's great to see you again as-

Princess Luna suddenly then used her magic to pull (Y/N) in close for a tight hug as she squeezed him super tight.

Princess Luna: Oh, how thy has missed the young alicorn! I have come at the right time and the right place to see thou once again!

(Y/N): Luna. . . can't. . . breathe. . . sky. . . is. . . darker. . .

Princess Luna then realizes that she is choking (Y/N) and she let's him go while blushing a little.

Princess Luna: Oh, my apologies (Y/N). It's just very nice to see you once again.

(Y/N): It's perfectly fine. Anyways, it's great to see you again as well Luna.

Princess Luna: Indeed. *booming voice* It was thou who unleashed the powers of harmony upon us and took away our dark powers!

Apparently, Princess Luna's royal Canterlot voice caused a strong gust of wind to blow at the two.

Twilight Sparkle: And that was a good thing, right?

Princess Luna: But of course. We could not be happier. Is that not clear?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, you kinda sound like you're yelling at me.

(Y/N): Don't worry Twilight, I know this.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

(Y/N): It's the traditional royal Canterlot voice. My mother can also do it.

Twilight Sparkle: How so?

(Y/N): Let's just say that when I was really young and got into huge trouble. She would scold me to that level.

Twilight Sparkle: Yikes.

(Y/N): And Luna, that could explain why your appearance was met with a bunch of ponies cowering in fear. Maybe if you change your approach a bit, you might be met with a warmer reception.

Princess Luna: Change our approach?

Twilight Sparkle: Lower the volume?

Princess Luna: Ohhh. We have been locked away for a thousand years. We are. . . not sure we can.

(Y/N): Hmm. I've got an idea. Let's go and see Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: Great idea, (Y/N).

Princess Luna: Fluttershy, the Element of Kindness?

(Y/N): Yes, don't worry Luna. She'll be able to fix the problem that you're having with your tone of voice.

The three then arrive over to Fluttershy's cottage and they walked up to the door.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry, Princess. Fluttershy can give you some great pointers. She's delicate and demure with the sweetest little voice.

Twilight then knocks on Fluttershy's door and instead of a sweet little voice, she was met with a yell.

Fluttershy: Go away! No candy here! Visitors not welcome on Nightmare Night!

Twilight and (Y/N) gives a nervous laugh from that.

(Y/N): Well. . . most of the time. Fluttershy, it's (Y/N) and Twilight!

Fluttershy opens her door a little to find both of them in front of her.

Fluttershy: It is you.

Fluttershy then opens her door some more to reveal Princess Luna in front of her.

Fluttershy: Ah, and Nightmare Moon. *gasps* Nightmare Moon?!

Fluttershy screams as she slams her door back shut.

(Y/N): *sighs* And easily frightened. You two wait for a second.

(Y/N) walks inside of Fluttershy's cottages and the two heard various animal noises as (Y/N) was trying to get Fluttershy to come outside.

(Y/N): Come on, Fluttershy. Get over here.

(Y/N) then opens the door back up and he pulled Fluttershy out with his magic as she was trying to get away, but couldn't. He then made her stand in front of Princess Luna.

Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy. . . you remember Princess Luna?

Princess Luna: *booming voice* Charmed.

Fluttershy was scared by Luna's loud tone and she tried to run back, but (Y/N) made her stay outside in front of Luna.

Fluttershy: *timidly* Likewise.

Princess Luna: *booming voice* Twilight Sparkle and the royal (Y/N)(L/N) hath spoken of the sweetness of thy voice. We ask thou teachest to us to speak as thou speakest.

Fluttershy: *whispers* Okay.

Princess Luna: *booming voice* Shall our lessons begin?

Fluttershy: *whispers* Okay.

Princess Luna: *booming voice* Shall we mimic thy voice?

Fluttershy: *quietly* Okay.

Princess Luna: *booming voice* How is this?

Fluttershy: Perfect, lesson over!

Fluttershy then swiftly tries to go back into her cottage, but Twilight slams the door shut so she couldn't go through and Fluttershy ends slamming her entire body into the door. (Y/N) then uses his magic to make her sit back in front of Luna once more.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, it's okay. She's harmless. Just test the tone of her voice to see if it's like ours.

Fluttershy: *gulps* Okay. . . um. . . a. . . little. . . quieter?

Princess Luna: *booming voice* How is. . . *loud voice* this?

Twilight Sparkle: Better. Right, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: Yes.

Princess Luna: *loud voice* How. . . about. . . now?

(Y/N): That's even better. Right, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: Yes.

Princess Luna: And. . . how about now?

(Y/N): You did it, Luna. It's perfect.

Fluttershy was just about to slowly walk back into her cottage until Princess Luna pulls her into a hug with her magic. Fluttershy just gave an extremely forced smile and didn't say anything.

Princess Luna: *booming voice* I thank thee, dear Fluttershy! Our normal speaking voice shall surely win us the hearts of thy fellow villagers.

Pinkie Pie and the foals then appear up towards Fluttershy's cottage.

Pinkie Pie: Fluttershy! You've gotta hide us! Nightmare Moon is here and. . .

Pinkie gasp was a chicken squawk as she then sees Princess Luna hugging Fluttershy and she got the wrong idea.

Pinkie Pie: Ah! She stole Fluttershy's voice so she can't scream when she GOBBLES HER UP!

Pinkie and the foals then ran off screaming and Princess Luna held her hoof out in some vain of trying to stop them.

Princess Luna: *booming voice* Nay, children, wait! *normal voice* I mean. . . nay, children, no, wait.

(Y/N) however was not happy at all from that.

(Y/N): Are you. . . KIDDING ME?!

Twilight then pats (Y/N) on the back to make him calm down.

Twilight Sparkle: Breathe, (Y/N). Don't worry princess. I've got a plan B.

(Y/N): Which is. . .?

Twilight Sparkle: A little fun and games. Applejack should be able to help with that.

(Y/N): Alright then, let's see how this will work out.

Back in the town of Ponyville, ponies were enjoying Nightmare Night once again with some ponies hitting targets with pumpkins and more. However, all of that was interrupted when everypony looked and saw Princess Luna along with Twilight and (Y/N). They all cowered in fear from Luna as they got down to the ground.

Princess Luna: It is of no use, Twilight and (Y/N). They have never liked us and they never shall.

Twilight Sparkle: Our friend Applejack is one of the most likable ponies around.

(Y/N): She honest and has some ideas when it comes to fitting right in with what you're looking for Luna.

Over were the ponies were bobbing for apples, Pipsqueak almost fell in one of the barrels, but Applejack caught him just in time.

Applejack: Whoop. Careful there, partner.

Applejack puts Pipsqueak down and he runs off to go do some other things and when Applejack turns around, she sees Princess Luna right in front of her and she get's down to the ground. (Y/N) simply rolls his eyes while Twilight and Princess Luna simply just stare.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh. . . Applejack, the princess is looking for a little advice on how to fit in around here.

Applejack: "Fit in"? Really?

(Y/N) sternly growls at Applejack which instant made her want to help out.

Applejack: I mean. . . that's easy! All you gotta do is have the right attitude. Loosen up a bit, be positive, play a few games, have some fun.

Princess Luna: Fun? What is this "fun" thou speakest of?

(Y/N): Fun is something that's enjoyable to you or everypony Luna. Here I'll give you an example.

(Y/N) guides Princess Luna to one of the games that were laid out for Nightmare Night and looked confused at one of them which involved a bowl of spider bean-bags.

Princess Luna: Pray tell, what purpose do these serve?

(Y/N): Here, I'll show you.

(Y/N) takes one of the spiders and he throws it towards a net that was shaped like a web. When he throws it, it instantly lands in the middle of it.

(Y/N): You just try and land one of the spiders on the web. It's easy.

(Y/N) takes Princess Luna's hoof which made her blush a little and hands her a spider.

(Y/N): Don't worry Luna. You've got this.

Princess Luna looks at both the spider and the web net before she tosses the spider and it lands just short of the web. Princess Luna get's a worried look from that and looks back at (Y/N) and he just smiles at her.

(Y/N): It was one miss. Come on Luna, try again. You can do it!

(Y/N) hands Princess Luna another spider and she looks back at the web net with a determined look and she tries once more. When Luna throws the spider, it lands right in the middle of the web this time and she grows a happy smile from that. Some of the ponies then start to walk towards Luna as they were not cowering from her this time.

Princess Luna: Ha! (Y/N). Your princess enjoys this "fun"! In what other ways may we experience it?

(Y/N), Twilight, and Applejack look at each other with smiles on their faces as they had more fun stuff for Luna to play on Nightmare Night.

Princess Luna decided to try out another game where it involved putting pumpkins on catapults and launching them at targets. Princess Luna places a pumpkin on one of the catapults.

Twilight Sparkle: Fire away, princess!

Princess Luna launches the pumpkin on the catapult that she was using and the pumpkin splatted all over the middle of one of the targets.

(Y/N): Bullseye!

Princess Luna: Ha ha! The fun has been doubled!

Everypony around Luna cheers for her.

Applejack: Why don't you try bobbin' for apples? We got the best apples in Equestria here, princess.

Princess Luna: I ask that thou call us. . . me. . . Luna, fair Applejack. Hear me, villagers! All of you! Call me Luna!

All of the ponies around gave approving chatter to that. Princess Luna walks with the three once more to go bobbing for apples.

Princess Luna: Show me to these bobbing apples.

Princess Luna then goes wide-eyed as she sees Pipsqueak land in one of the barrels that were for bobbing apples. Princess Luna rushes over to try and help him out. However, as she was doing that, Pinkie and the foals appeared.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, gals. Anypony seen Pip? We lost him the last time we had to run-

Pinkie then squawks when she sees Princess Luna pull Pipsqueak out of the barrel.

Pinkie Pie: Aaah! Nightmare Moon is gobbling Pipsqueak! Everypony run!

Pinkie and the foals then run off and Pipsqueak was believe it or not struggling to get out of Luna's grasp.

Pipsqueak: Help! My backside has been gobbled!

Princess Luna let's go of Pipsqueak as he runs off and the princess was not amused by what just happened.

Princess Luna: 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!

Princess Luna stomps her hoof and thunder crashes when she says that as ponies started backing away from her which she noticed.

Princess Luna: Fair villagers, please do not back away. Let us join together in. . . fun!

Princess Luna picks up and throws a toy spider at some of the ponies as they were all still frightened. (Y/N) was so surprised that everypony in Ponyville thought that Luna was scary. . . that he has had enough. Twilight could tell what (Y/N) was thinking just by looking at his angry face. She then got in front of him to block him.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), don't! I know the ponies maybe a little judgmental of Luna, but I don't think-

(Y/N) ignored Twilight as he pushed her to the side and he also walked past Luna which confused her.

Princess Luna: (Y/N)?

(Y/N): If these ponies won't accept for who you are Luna. . . then I'll make them listen!

Princess Luna turns to Twilight and Applejack very confused by what he just stated.

Princess Luna: Whatever does he mean?

Applejack: Oh no. We've been in this situation a couple of times.

Twilight Sparkle: Whenever somepony insults, judges, or even hurts one of (Y/N)'s friends. . .

Applejack: . . .He takes drastic measures to get ponies to listen to him.

(Y/N) then teleports to where the stage is an he sees that everypony is around the area so he get's their attention.

(Y/N): Will all of the citizens of Ponyville listen to me at once?!

Everypony that was in the area then gave (Y/N) their undivided attention as they turned and faced to where he was on the stage.

(Y/N): It appears that I have seen some of you're actions tonight during Nightmare Night against Princess Luna! Or who you rather call Nightmare Moon!

Everypony was concerned with what (Y/N) was talking about and both Twilight and Applejack had worried looks on their faces while Princess Luna was surprised.

(Y/N): Nightmare Night is indeed one of the most popular celebrations around Ponyville, but after seeing all of your ignorance towards Princess Luna, I hereby state that you all are taking Nightmare Night WAY too seriously!

Twilight and Applejack then raised an eyebrow as they could tell that (Y/N)'s voice was getting somewhat louder.

(Y/N): *loud voice* As you're Hero of Ponyville, I am making this statement because you all are too blind to see that Princess Luna has no experience at all Nightmare Night! She is trying to adapt to our current lifestyle on this day, in this town and you ponies can't see that she is not happy with how you are treating *booming voice* her!

Princess Luna, Applejack, and Twilight gasp as (Y/N) was doing something that they didn't even think that he could do.

He was doing the royal Canterlot voice and everypony around was honestly slightly scared by (Y/N)'s loud voice as his eyes also glowed (F/C) and he rose into the air.

(Y/N): *booming voice* This is my first Nightmare Night here in Equestria and all of you decide to fear Princess Luna rather than show her respect! I cannot believe any of you! Princess Luna is our Princess of the Night, she is also one of the nicest princesses that I have also met! So, it would great that you all show her a great first Nightmare Night for her as well!

A thunderclap was then made as when (Y/N) was in the air, his tailcoat flowed very spooky like in the wind. Eventually, (Y/N) got so tired from letting all of his anger out that he grew extremely tired and he nearly fainted as he fell down at the stage from a great height exhausted.

Princess Luna: (Y/N)!

Princess Luna flies over to where (Y/N) is to see if he was okay after letting out all of his energy like that. She picks him up with her magic and he does wake up perfectly fine, but slightly exhausted.

Princess Luna: (Y/N)! Are you alright?

(Y/N): That. . . was. . . extreme. . .! I'm. . . never doing that. . . again.

Princess Luna: I never knew that somepony your age could do the royal Canterlot voice.

(Y/N): Trust me. Neither did I.

The two then all of a sudden heard claps as they both broke the hug and look out from the stage to see that everypony who witnessed the whole thing was clapping, including Twilight and Applejack.

(Y/N): (I'm guessing this means that they'll finally stop being scared of Luna?)

However, Mayor Mare came up to the stage and said something way different than what (Y/N) was expecting.

Mayor Mare: What a fabulous show you put on, (Y/N)?

(Y/N) was shocked by this.

(Y/N): Show?!

Mayor Mare: I don't believe that we've ever had a Nightmare Night this thrilling before thanks to your extremely loud voice that you did similar with what the princess did as well.

(Y/N): Hey! That was suppose to be- wait! Thrilling?

Mayor Mare: Well, of course. Nightmare Night is a celebration that we all do, the ponies play very fun games, eat candy, and even get scared too.

(Y/N) then thought of what Mayor Mare said for a second as he tried to sum up what she was saying.

(Y/N): Hmm.

Mayor Mare: Alright, everypony on with the festival.

Everypony walked away from the stage except for Twilight and Applejack, and Twilight had a shocked look while Applejack smiled.

Twilight Sparkle: How could they find something like that enjoyable?! I mean, clearly what (Y/N) said was so important about Luna's appearance around Ponyville!

Princess Luna: I'm guessing thy villagers are still indifferent towards me? And didn't listen to thou impressive speech?

(Y/N): No. Hold on, Twilight. There's something that Mayor Mare said that was kind of fishy. *gasps* Let's go find Pinkie!

Twilight Sparkle: What? Why? She'll just run away from Luna like she did the last couple of times.

(Y/N): I want to confirm something. Maybe Luna never needed to change in the first place.

Applejack: Well, you two go and figure that out. I'll still be supervising for the apple bobbing.

(Y/N): Got it. Follow us Luna, there's something about Nightmare Night that we don't know that just doesn't add up yet.

Princess Luna nods at that as they all go to try and find Pinkie.

Speaking of Pinkie Pie, she was among the crowd of ponies and still acting like a chicken as she saw a piece of candy on the ground and pecks down on it to eat it exactly like a chicken. She then turns into an alleyway and notices a trail of candy and she instantly goes to try and eat each of them exactly like a chicken. Suddenly, somepony then tackles Pinkie to a wall and pins her mouth shut with her hoof as it was Twilight who gave Pinkie a really serious look.

Twilight Sparkle: No! No shrieking. No screaming or squealing either. Okay?

Pinkie Pie: *muffled* Okay.

Twilight Sparkle: There's something I want you to see. And I promise that it's safe, but you really, really, really can't shriek. Do you promise not to shriek?

Pinkie Pie: Mm-hmm.

Twilight removes her hoof from Pinkie's mouth and she backs up and turns to her left as from the shadows, out came both Princess Luna and (Y/N). Pinkie was about to make a chicken shriek, but she stopped herself from doing so.

(Y/N): Pinkie, don't you remember Princess Luna?

Princess Luna: Ah. The ringleader of the frightened children. Hast thou come to make peace?

Princess Luna extends her hoof out to Pinkie which she looks at before smiling and extends her hoof out to the princess as well. When they were both about to greet one another however, a dark cloud slowly makes it way behind Luna as it made thunder and lightning which frightened Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Nightmare Moon! *squawks*

Pinkie then runs off and an purple egg comes out of nowhere from Pinkie which made (Y/N) confused before he and Twilight glare up at the culprit who was behind the thunder and lightning, and it was Rainbow Dash.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow!

Rainbow Dash just let out some laughter at her mischievous prank and (Y/N) was annoyed by this as he flew up and kicked the cloud that Rainbow Dash was on away.

Rainbow Dash: I regret nothing!

Twilight and (Y/N) then quickly teleport in front of Pinkie and they both pinned her down to the ground.

Twilight Sparkle: She's changed, Pinkie! (Y/N)'s proved that! She's not evil or scary anymore!

(Y/N): And gobbling you up? She wouldn't do such a thing?

Pinkie simply stares at the two.

Pinkie Pie: Well, duh.

Twilight Sparkle/(Y/N): Huh?/What?!

Pinkie Pie: I know that, silly. I'm almost as big as her, how's she gonna gobble me up?

Twilight Sparkle: So why do you keep running away and screaming?

Pinkie Pie: Sometimes it's just really fun to be scared!

(Y/N) then thinks for a second before getting an idea.

(Y/N): *gasps* That's it! Pinkie Pie, you're a genius!

Pinkie Pie: No, I'm not. I'm a chicken. *squawks*

(Y/N): Well. . . metaphorically.

Twilight and (Y/N) then walk back to Princess Luna who had a guilty look on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Luna! We've finally figured out why you're having so much trouble being liked!

Princess Luna: *deadpans* Forgive me if I withhold my enthusiasm.

(Y/N): Follow us. We'll explain everything along the way.

Meanwhile, other ponies were chatting to themselves about Nightmare Night and even some of the foals as well. However, Nightmare Night was only a few hours away from it's end.

Pipsqueak: Wow. Nightmare Night sure got even better when mister (Y/N) showed up in that ninja outfit. However, it is getting pretty late. I guess Nightmare Night is about to end?

Zecora then approaches the foals.

Zecora: Come, little Pip. Now don't you fret. Nightmare Night's not over yet. We still have candy left to give, so Nightmare Moon might let us live.

Mayor Mare: Yes. Come on, little ponies. What's Nightmare Night without the annual candy offering? *spooky voice* You don't want Nightmare Moon to gobble you up, do you?

Spike passes Mayor Mare and deadpans at her.

Spike: Aw, the rainbow wig just kills it for me.

Applejack: Come on, kids! Doesn't that sound like fun?

Each of the foals looked at each other and smiled that they get to do another fun thing before Nightmare Night ends.

The foals followed by (Y/N), Twilight, and Spike were back in the forest where the Nightmare Moon statue was and the foals each dumped some of their candy where the statue was.

Pipsqueak: Goodbye, Nightmare Night. Until next year.

Suddenly a zap was then heard and the wind was blowing rather strong when everypony heard a familiar voice.

???: *booming voice* Citizens of Ponyville! You were wise to bring this candy to me. I am pleased with your offering. So pleased that I may just eat it... instead of eating you!

Everypony looked back at the statue to see that the voice was none other than Nightmare Moon. The foals screamed and ran off in fear from the scary mare.

However, it was revealed that the Nightmare Moon was only an illusion and it turned back to Princess Luna who had fake fangs on and she spits them out and looks at both Twilight and (Y/N) confused.

Princess Luna: I am not certain that did what you meant for it to do, Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Just wait.

(Y/N): You'll see what happens.

Princess Luna: For what? For. . . for them to scream some more?

Princess Luna then felt someone gently pulling her mane to get her attention and she looks to see that it was none other than Pipsqueak.

Pipsqueak: Um. . . Princess Luna. I know there's not gonna be any more Nightmare Night soon, but do you suppose maybe you could come back next year and scare us again?

Princess Luna was surprised by what she was hearing.

Princess Luna: Child. Art thou saying that thou. . . likest me to scare you?

Pipsqueak: It's really fun! Scary, but fun!

Princess Luna: It. . . is?

Pipsqueak: Yeah! Nightmare Night is my favorite night of the year.

Princess Luna: Well then. *booming voice* We shall finish Nightmare Night off with a wonderful and scary night!

Pipsqueak: Whoa! You're my favorite princess ever!

Pipsqueak then runs back to the other foals to tell them the good news.

Pipsqueak: She said yes, guys!

Foals: YAY!

Twilight and (Y/N) then walk up beside Princess Luna.

Twilight Sparkle: See? They really do like you, princess.

Princess Luna: Can it be true?

(Y/N): It took us a minute to realize that the ponies weren't being scared of you. They were being scared because that's what makes Nightmare Night fun.

Princess Luna was very happy and excited from this.

Princess Luna: *booming voice* Oh, most wonderful of- *normal voice* I mean. . . Oh, most wonderful of nights.

Nightmare Night continued till the end as Princess Luna enjoyed it as she played more games with the ponies and she even gave some other ponies a scare just for fun. Everypony was enjoying their time around Princess Luna as they all had so much fun with her. (Y/N) then approaches Princess Luna.

(Y/N): Excuse me, Luna.

Princess Luna: What is it, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): There's a favor that I want you to do. Think that you can do it?

Princess Luna: Of course, what is it?

(Y/N) whispers something in Princess Luna's ear and after he was finished, Princess Luna nodded.

Princess Luna: Very well, I shall do your favor (Y/N). By the way, since when were you able to use the royal Canterlot voice? Usually, it doesn't occur at your age.

(Y/N): Beats me, Luna. I guess I'm just growing up so fast.

Princess Luna: Perhaps so. By the way, I forgot to say thank you for trying your best to defend me earlier. Why would you do such a risky thing to defend me (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I hate to see my friends sad or down from anything that harms them. I couldn't stand seeing you downtrodden by everypony fearing you, so I thought that I would defend you. You're one of greatest princesses that I have ever met Luna, and I would want to see you happy rather than sad.

Princess Luna smiles and blushes from that.

(Y/N): Anyways, let's get going. Nightmare Night is almost over anyways.

Princess Luna: Hold on, (Y/N).

(Y/N): What is it?

Princess Luna get's an even bigger blush on her face as she uses her magic to take (Y/N)'s mask off and did something so unexpected to (Y/N) that he was speechless.

She gives him a small kiss on the lips before putting his mask. (Y/N) just stood their with his eyes widen and frozen like a robot that was shut off.

Princess Luna: So. . . um. . . shall we go and look for your friend?

(Y/N): Uh. . . y-yeah. . . sure.

Meanwhile, Twilight was back at the Nightmare Moon statue with Spike trying to write a letter to Princess Celestia.

Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, when you first sent me to Ponyville, I didn't know anything about friendship. I met somepony tonight who was having the same problem -- your sister, Princess Luna! She taught me that one of the best things you can do with friendship is to give it to others, and help them find it themselves! And I'm happy to report that all of Ponyville has learned that even if somepony seems a little intimidating, even scary, when you offer them your friendship, you'll discover a whole new pony underneath. And even if my Star Swirl the Bearded costume didn't go over, this still turned out to be the best Nightmare Night ever!

As they were still at the statue, Rainbow Dash was sneaking up behind the two with her thundercloud and just when she raises her hooves up to try and scare the two, she was the one who got zapped instead, which made Rainbow Dash scream and she flew off extremely scared with a smoke trail behind her. Twilight and Spike were confused by this until they turned around to see Princess Luna and (Y/N) on another thundercloud who laughed at their prank at Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Ha! I knew she would try and scare us again, so Luna and I decided to give her a taste of her own medicine. She never saw it. . . COMING!

Twilight and Spike simply deadpan at (Y/N) when he said that last part. (Y/N) shrugs his shoulders.

(Y/N): Too soon?

However, Twilight and Spike then just laughs at (Y/N) along with Princess Luna and he laughs along with them as well.

Chapter 4 End.

(A/N): As you saw, I changed things up a bit in this chapter because even though the ponies were being scared of Luna only for fun in this episode, I honestly still felt bad for her since she really didn't know about it and neither did any of the ponies realize that she didn't have any experience with Nightmare Night except for Twilight. So, instead of Luna cancelling Nightmare Night, I had the reader actually scare everypony instead to then have them realize why everypony was scared of Luna in the first place.

Chapter 5: Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better

(A/N): This chapter is a replacement to the episode The Mysterious Mare Do Well. It is an original chapter that I came up with for the reader to learn about friendship, so here you guys go.

It was a nice sunny day in Ponyville and the skies and lands were super peaceful for everypony. (Y/N) was currently flying above Ponyville just chilling and having a normal day to himself.

(Y/N): *sighs* What a beautiful day. A nice, relaxing flight is just what I needed today right after Rainbow Dash got her new pet tortoise yesterday that she loves. I wonder if anything special will happen today.

Just as (Y/N) says that, a fillies voice could be heard as it got his attention. He looks all around for the voice until he comes across a well that he saw and he heard the fillies voice once again.

???: Help! Help! Help! Help!

(Y/N): And if there's anything that this guy keeps check around Ponyville, it's that he has to make sure that everypony is safe and sound.

(Y/N) then dives down into the well to go and save the little filly that was trapped inside.

(Y/N): Hang on! Don't worry, I'll get you out of there!

(Y/N) goes deep inside of the well as it was getting darker the deeper he went, so he glows his horn to illuminate some light. When he got down, he found a tiny little Earth pony named Aura who was dirty from her fall.

(Y/N): Hey there! Are you okay?

Aura: *gasps* Mister (Y/N)! I was going to pick up some water from the well and I didn't see any, so I thought that I would take a closer look and before I knew it, I was falling and I was trapped in this well.

(Y/N): Well you have nothing to fear any longer, as I'm going to get you out of here. Hop on.

Aura get's on (Y/N)'s back and she holds onto him tight as he then spread his wings out and flies all the way back up to the surface of the well. Other ponies such as other members of the Mane 7 and more citizens of Ponyville were waiting by the well watching until they see (Y/N) burst out of the well with Aura on his back. She smiles that the Hero of Ponyville actually rescued her and (Y/N) lands back to the ground where there was a crowd of ponies in front of him cheering. (Y/N) was surprised by the crowd as he let's Aura off his back and onto the ground.

(Y/N): Whoa! What's with the crowd? Thanks, everypony, but it wasn't that big of a deal.

Aura then walks in front of (Y/N) excited.

Aura: To me it was! You're my hero, (Y/N).

The tiny filly Aura hugs (Y/N) as he just gives a small smile and pats her on the head. The ponies around continued to cheer for (Y/N) as he blushes a little from all of the attention that he was getting before he just flies off full of ecstasy from everypony's cheering. The Mane 6 all smile as they watch (Y/N) fly off.

Twilight Sparkle: Everypony sure loves (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Are you kidding? He's saved Ponyville so many times that he's has every right to called a hero. I mean I think we can all think of many words that describes (Y/N).

Applejack: He's kind, positive, and unlike you Rainbow Dash he's modest when it comes to doing these kinds of things.

Rainbow Dash: Hey! I can be modest as well. I'm not arrogant.

Applejack: *sarcastically* Sure, you are.

Twilight Sparkle: Girls, we're getting a little off topic.

Pinkie Pie: I know! Why don't we all have lunch together at Sugarcube Corner today to celebrate (Y/N)'s new heroic deed?

Rainbow Dash: Hmm. Not a bad idea, Pinkie.

Rarity: That does sound delightful.

Twilight Sparkle: Well in that case, let's all meet him later on today.

Everypony agrees with that, as they all walked off to enjoy the rest of their morning.

Soon in the afternoon, the Mane 7 were gathered around with one another at Sugarcube Corner as Pinkie decided to tell (Y/N) that they all wanted to have lunch together to celebrate (Y/N) little act of heroism today. (Y/N) felt a little uncomfortable from that, but he decided that since it was his friends asking, then he would gladly enjoy a nice lunch with his friends.

(Y/N): You guys really didn't have to do this. I mean it was just one filly trapped inside of a well. No big deal.

Rainbow Dash: Heh, if I were you I would take some more credit for that (Y/N).

Applejack rolls her eyes at that.

Twilight Sparkle: I know you feel like this is a bit much for you, (Y/N). But like Rainbow implied, it was a pretty big deal for everypony that was out there. If anything, we'd be more than glad to give something like this to you.

Pinkie then appears out of nowhere beside (Y/N) and get's in his face.

Pinkie Pie: So be grateful!

(Y/N): Okay, okay. Geez, I never said that I wasn't enjoying this. Honestly, I'm flattered.

Fluttershy: We're glad, (Y/N). I don't know what we would do if we didn't have somepony as brave as you around.

Rarity: Don't forget stunningly handsome.

(Y/N) blushed a little from that compliment.

Pinkie Pie: It's not easy to beat someone like (Y/N). When he beats a baddie, victory has to taste so sweet for him! Like candy! Oooh! Chocolate! You know, the kind that has nuts hidden in the chocolate and you don't know it, so you think you bit into a fly.

Everypony deadpanned at Pinkie when she said that.

Rarity: Darling, I would definitely not compare a nut with a fly. That is so foul.

(Y/N): Pinkie is right about one thing though.

Rainbow Dash: That nuts do sweeten chocolate?

(Y/N): Okay, two things. The other is that it's impossible to outclass an alicorn like me.

Twilight Sparkle: Actually, Pinkie never said "impossible." She said "it's not easy."

Pinkie Pie: I did?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes. . . you just did.

(Y/N): Well, either way there's nopony in Ponyville that's able to beat this guys brawn.

The Mane 6 then all look at (Y/N) with raised eyebrows before Applejack smirks at him.

Applejack: Care to put ya money where ya mouth is there, sugarcube?

(Y/N) then smirks back at Applejack.

(Y/N): Are you saying that you think that you can outsmart my power?

Rainbow Dash then flies up to (Y/N) and intervenes.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, I know I can! I mean I'm clearly a faster flyer than you are (Y/N).

(Y/N): The odds are still in my favor, Dash.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), you sure you want to do something like this?

(Y/N): Why do you ask?

Twilight Sparkle: Because. . . some of us. . .

Twilight looks at both Rainbow Dash and Applejack when she starts that sentence.

Twilight Sparkle: . . .can get a little competitive.

(Y/N): What? No. Competitive? Me? No way, Twilight. You're looking at the wrong stallion. Unless you're asking that you want to join the bet.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* Well. . . one of us "is" a bookworm at magic. So, I know that I can outsmart you in that category.

(Y/N) chuckles very mischievously from that.

(Y/N): Don't be so sure my friend.

Pinkie Pie: I've set up so many surprise parties for ponies like you (Y/N). There's no way that you can beat me.

Rarity: I suppose I'll participate in your little game, (Y/N). I feel as this may be interesting.

(Y/N): Alright then, what about you Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: Um. . . well, I don't want to hurt anypony (Y/N).

(Y/N): Fluttershy, it's not trying to hurt me, it's about trying to either catch or outsmart me.

Fluttershy: I still don't feel comfortable doing this. Especially to you, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Alright Fluttershy, I won't force you if you don't want to do it. Are you sure you don't want to at least try?

Fluttershy simply nods at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright, so today we'll all try to see if one of us can beat (Y/N). However, I want to lay just one ground rule.

Applejack: What's that?

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), we all know you're an alicorn, so when you go up against each one of us, you're only allowed to use your abilities by our species.

Pinkie Pie: What does that mean?

(Y/N): It means that I can only use my wings against Rainbow Dash, my physical strength against you and Applejack, and my magic against Twilight and Rarity.

Pinkie Pie: Ooooh. Interesting.

Twilight Sparkle: Well everypony. . . may the best mare win.

(Y/N): Oh, I intend to.

The Mane 7 except for Fluttershy glare at each other before just chuckling to themselves.

At Carousel Boutique, Rarity was outside right beside it setting up her trap for (Y/N) as she places down a plate with a cupcake on it over an "X" made of tiny gems. The trap was very obvious as it was set below a wooden cage that Rarity set up. (Y/N) then walks up to Carousel Boutique and he sees Rarity with an innocent smile on her face. He then looks down at the plate, then up at the blatantly obvious wooden cage hanging above, and he just deadpans at Rarity.

(Y/N): Seriously? *sighs* Well, I'll give you A for effort Rarity.

Rarity: Darling, you just haven't seen how it works yet. Just try and grab the cupcake.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that and just uses his magic to bring the cupcake to him and he just eats it.

(Y/N): If you're not gonna take this seriously, I don't really see the point in-

Suddenly, a tiny sinkhole appeared below (Y/N) and he falls down into it while yelling. Rarity simply cheers to herself that she successfully caught (Y/N).

Rarity: Glad that I decided to take advice from Twilight and Applejack before making this.

???: Heh, no wonder.

Rarity hears a voice behind her and turns around to see (Y/N) smirking at her which startles her before he just pushes her inside the small hole. (Y/N) then walks up and looks down at Rarity inside of the hole.

Rarity: How did you. . .!?

(Y/N): Did you even think this through? One, we both have magic so I can clearly just teleport out of there. And two, you're supposed to catch me, not you. Still, you did catch me off guard so I'll give you a C plus.

Rarity grumbles to herself in disappointment that she lost against (Y/N).

At Sweet Apple Acres, Big Mac is seen pulling a wagon full of apples and he looks towards the entrance to see (Y/N) arriving at the farm.

Big Mac: Hey, (Y/N). What brings you to Sweet Apple Acres today?

(Y/N): I'm looking for Applejack. Is she around?

Big Mac: Eeyup. She's actually just around the corner doing something with some barrels. Follow me.

(Y/N) follows Big Mac as he guides (Y/N) over to where Applejack was around the corner of the barn and they both walk up to see Applejack struggling to stack up some heavy barrels.

Applejack: Hey there sugarcube. Kinda busy here.

(Y/N): I can see that. Don't tell me you're actually giving up on our bet already?

Applejack: Not a chance! But ah did promise Granny Smith that ah would finish stacking these here barrels of cider before sunset. Ya feel like giving me a hand (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Sure no problem I. . .

(Y/N) stops short from going to help Applejack as he takes both a look at her and the assorted barrels that were stacked up to see that there were only five and apparently Applejack was carrying the last one.

(Y/N): (Wow, Applejack really is a terrible liar.) I. . . could help, but what you really need is some serious muscle. How about you do it, Big Mac?

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Big Mac takes off the wagon to go and help Applejack.

Applejack: No, that's okay.

Big Mac picks up the barrel with no problem off of Applejack and goes to put it with the rest of the assorted barrels while Applejack was getting nervous.

Applejack: I don't want to trouble ya! Ya might get a splinter!

Big Mac just puts the barrel on the stack before something starts to happen which made him raise an eyebrow.

The barrels started shaking and they suddenly pop into the air which surprises Big Mac before he get's trapped in one. Applejack moans in disappointment and her ears lay flat that her trap backfired. Another barrel lands on top of Big Mac's head knocking him over and sent him rolling away down a hill. (Y/N) simply smirks at the failed trap.

(Y/N): Looks like someone's on a "roll." Ha ha!

(Y/N) simply pats Applejack on her head condescendingly and walks away while Applejack just glares at him annoyed.

At the Golden Oak Library, Twilight was standing at the front of the door waiting patiently for (Y/N) to arrive.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, you'll be fine Twilight. Just look brave and (Y/N) will totally back off.

Twilight stands in her place for another brief minute before (Y/N) teleports in front of her which startles Twilight, but she quickly regains her composure.

Twilight Sparkle: Ha! You think teleporting in front of me and scaring me is going to intimidate me? Even though that didn't make half sense, say hello to a little device I like to call the Magic Manipulator. Spike!

Twilight turns to the entrance of the Golden Oak Library and. . . no one came out. (Y/N) just looks on and yawns with a bored look on his face. Twilight gives an embarrassed smile.

Twilight Sparkle: *nervous laugh* Spike. . .!

Soon enough, Spike comes out carrying a metal helmet that looked pretty heavy for him to lift on his own.

Spike: Twilight. . . you should've. . . probably got yourself *grunts* to carry this thing.

Twilight Sparkle: Oops. Sorry, Spike.

Twilight then uses her magic to pick up the helmet that Spike was carrying and put it on her head. It was lighting up purple and had multiple wires on it.

Twilight Sparkle: So what do you think of this, (Y/N)?

(Y/N) simply stares with an impressed look at Twilight's little invention.

(Y/N): *wolf whistles* Wow, Twilight! That thing looks so cool! Did you make it?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, no I just took a couple of metal parts and along with using some magic spells to make this little device.

(Y/N): Twilight, you are so smart! You should actually be a mechanic!

Twilight blushes a little at (Y/N)'s compliment.

(Y/N): So what does it do anyway?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I just put a little of unicorn magic inside of it. It manipulates your magic into doing any combat spell you want.

(Y/N): Whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down Professor Sparkle.

Twilight Sparkle: *chuckles* And here's the best part, it runs on brain power, all you have to do is put on the helmet and say something smart.

(Y/N): Cool! Can I try?

Twilight Sparkle: Sure thing.

Twilight takes the helmet off and puts it on (Y/N). (Y/N) then get's a mischievous look on his face.

(Y/N): Complimenting someone will make them lower their guard.

The machine beeps and activates from (Y/N)'s words as it made a tiny little ball of magic appear above him and he looks at Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Exactly! . . .Wait what?

The ball of magic then shot itself at Twilight and made her freeze in place with (Y/N)'s magic aura surrounding her.

(Y/N): Ha! (Y/N): Three. Girls: Zero.

Pinkie then appears out of nowhere beside (Y/N) which made him jump a little.

Pinkie Pie: Oh yeah? Well, guess what? It's about to become (Y/N): Three. Girls: One!

Pinkie was about to do something before (Y/N) stopped her with his magic.

(Y/N): Nice try, Pinkie, but I believe we had a rule where Twilight said "one of us," which clearly meant one at a time; and speaking of her, she's still the designated mare. Looks like you'll have to wait your turn Pinks.

Pinkie pouts at that and simply stares at (Y/N) as he does the same. Elevator music then starts to play as they both continue to stare at each other. Pinkie was starting to get impatient as she put on an annoyed look from waiting her turn.

Eventually, a bell ring was heard which got all three ponies attention.

Twilight Sparkle: Well. That's my shift.

(Y/N) then takes off the helmet which allows Twilight to go free and she walks up to a booth near the library and puts a piece of paper into it before walking away. Pinkie hops happily and does the same before going back towards (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Alright! Time for the Pinkie Pie to party up some (Y/N)!

Pinkie pulls her party cannon out of nowhere and points it at (Y/N). (Y/N) holds his hoof up to get Pinkie's attention.

(Y/N): Really, Pinkie? Just like that? Without a warm up?

Pinkie looks at (Y/N) with a confused look.

Pinkie Pie: Huh?

(Y/N): Are you trying to pull your party muscle or something? I think you should probably warm up before you start with all of the partying.

Pinkie Pie: Hmm. . . you're right. I probably should stretch out all of my partyness before I suffocate you in confetti.

Pinkie then blows up her entire body like a balloon and rises into the air before deflating and landing back on the ground.

(Y/N): Oh, and don't forget twisting your body.

Pinkie twists her entire body multiple times before she makes it twist back to normal.

(Y/N): And do some jaw breakers.

Pinkie places a bunch of jaw breaker candies in her mouth and she bit down and crushed them instantly.

(Y/N): Now, stretch your body like taffy.

Pinkie stretches out her entire body from head to toe briefly before returning back to normal.

(Y/N): Twirl like a ballerina.

Pinkie get's on one of her rear hooves and spins around before landing back on all four of her hooves.

(Y/N): Now blow up this balloon and twist it to look like a regular sized pony.

(Y/N) gives Pinkie a long balloon and she blows it up before very quickly twisting it in a way to where it now looks like one of them.

(Y/N): Now dig a hole.

Pinkie uses her hooves to quickly drill down into the ground, but stops as soon as she's done.

Pinkie Pie: Alright, I'm all warmed up. . . now. . . uh. . . how do I get out of here?

(Y/N): Just keep digging. You'll reach the other side eventually.

Pinkie Pie: Well, you haven't steered me wrong yet. Oh, I can't wait to my hooves on you, (Y/N)!

Pinkie continues digging down and (Y/N) just simply smirks.

(Y/N): Way too easy. (Y/N): Four. Girls: Zero.

Back at Sugarcube Corner, the rest of the Mane 7 were there with Twilight, Rarity, and Applejack covering their ears with annoyed looks as Rainbow Dash was laughing and taunting them. Fluttershy simply just looks at the group with a blank look on her face.

Rainbow Dash: *laughs* You guys got totally schooled. By (Y/N)! *laughs* That's lame.

Fluttershy: Just how did you all fail at your attempts so easily?

Rarity: Darling, this is (Y/N) we're talking about. He's very tricky to. . . trick.

Twilight Sparkle: He's actually pretty smart. You forget sometimes that he was once a human and from Earth.

Applejack: Well, Pinkie's shift ain't over yet. Maybe she had better luck.

Just as Applejack says that, Pinkie digs out of the ground in front of Sugarcube Corner, looking away from the group.

Pinkie Pie: I've got you now (Y/-

Pinkie then turns to the rest of the Mane 7.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, hey girls. How did you get here so fast?

Rainbow Dash simply smirks while the rest groan and continue to cover their ears as Rainbow Dash taunts them once more.

Rainbow Dash: Well then, I guess since none of us can catch or beat (Y/N) and Fluttershy isn't even going to try, I guess that means it's all up to your most awesomest pony Rainbow Dash. I'll see you guys after my victory.

Rainbow Dash then quickly flies off with Pinkie, Twilight, Applejack, and Rarity glaring at her snarky remarks. Pinkie then decides to break the silence.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, you guys will never believe what I found inside of this hole.

Twilight deadpans at Pinkie.

Twilight Sparkle: Rocks?

Pinkie Pie: Aw, lucky guess.

Fluttershy simply looks up in the air thinking of something on her mind.

At the ground near Rainbow Dash's house, Rainbow Dash looks around to see if (Y/N) was coming at all and she sees that it was a little quiet and she was all alone for the moment. As some time passes by, Rainbow Dash grows impatient as she sits down and makes some random noises to pass time.

Rainbow Dash: *blows raspberries* *clicks tongue* *groans*

Rainbow Dash eventually decides to host an imaginary tea party with some objects and her pet tortoise Tank who was flying around with a magic-propelled helicopter rotor strapped to his shell and was also wearing aviation goggles.

Rainbow Dash: *high-pitched voice* More tea, Mr. Rockbottom? *cowboy accent* Don't mind if I do Mrs. Boulder.

???: *clears throat*

Rainbow Dash turns around to see the rest of the mares arrive and they all smirked at Rainbow Dash.

Twilight Sparkle: Busy day?

Rainbow Dash: AHH!

Rainbow Dash quickly removes all of the tea set and puts it away back into her house including Tank before coming back in front of the group with a blush on her face.

Rainbow Dash: I, uh. . . uh. . . I sat here my whole shift. (Y/N) never showed and you know why?

Pinkie Pie: He wasn't invited to the tea party?

Rainbow Dash: What?! No! And forget you saw any of that! Erase it from your memory now!

Pinkie Pie: Okay!

Rainbow Dash: As I was saying, he's totally intimidated by me. He knows that he can't beat me.

Applejack rolls her eyes at Rainbow Dash's arrogance.

Applejack: Whatever. We're going for a hike. Since you're so perfect, you can stay and fend off against (Y/N) the rest of the afternoon.

Rainbow Dash: That's a good idea. I could use a nap. Ha ha! See, cause I won't need to defend myself.

The rest of the mares groan from that and walk off as Rainbow Dash lays her head down on a nearby rock and starts to doze off.

Twenty minutes later as Rainbow Dash was still taking a nap, someone peeked around from a nearby bush and it revealed to be (Y/N) as he snickered. He simply walks up to Rainbow Dash and looks down over her.

(Y/N): Ahem.

Rainbow Dash: *snores* T-Thanks for saving me, (Y/N).

(Y/N): (Wow. Rainbow Dash has weird dreams.)

Rainbow Dash then wakes up and when her vision adjusts she spots (Y/N) staring down at her.

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N)!?

(Y/N) smirks as he shows that he was holding a rope with his wing and he let's go of it to make the wooden cage that Rarity used to fall over Rainbow Dash and he then puts Twilight's helmet on.

(Y/N): The area of a circle is pi times its radius squared.

The helmet reacts to (Y/N)'s smart quote and it freezes the cage that Rainbow Dash was in with a magic force field. Rainbow Dash tries to break free as she flies and kicks all over the cage, but it was no use.

(Y/N): (Y/N): Five. Girls: Zero; and this is especially amazing because *mimics Legend of Zelda item get jingle*

(Y/N) then pulls out Pinkie's party cannon and blasts it.

(Y/N): I did it all by just using all brains and no brawn.

Rainbow Dash: You have got to be kidding me?!

The rest of the Mane 7 then arrive at the scene and they all smirk at Rainbow Dash.

Applejack: Well well well. Look, who got outplayed by (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Okay girls, can we please postpone the "I told you so's" and general ridicule until later?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, fine. But that will mean that the ridicule will be more severe.

Rainbow Dash: *sighs* Duly noted.

Applejack: Alright, (Y/N). You can let her go now, you won.

(Y/N) then takes the helmet off to deactivate the force field and he then uses his magic to remove the cage from on top of Rainbow Dash and she flies over to the other mares.

Twilight Sparkle: I guess you were right about us not being able to beat you, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Aww, don't feel too bad. You girls were just outmatched.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, we-

(Y/N): *chuckles* I mean really, I can't believe you all actually that you could beat an alicorn. That also clearly ranks you girls out as well.

The Mane 6 simply blink at (Y/N)'s arrogance.

(Y/N): Oh well. Better luck next time girls. That is if you want to get beaten again.

(Y/N) chuckles as he puts the helmet down and flies down. The Mane 6 just simply stare at (Y/N) as he flies away.

Applejack: Is it me or did (Y/N) just become Rainbow Dash?

Twilight Sparkle: Nope. . . it's not you.

Rainbow Dash: Hey! I'm right here you know!

Twilight and Applejack: We know.

Applejack: And that's just the start of the ridicule.

Rainbow Dash just falls to the ground dramatically at that.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh. So are we all playing charades now? I vote to be Twilight!

Rarity: I can't argue with you, darling. Not modest in the slightest.

Fluttershy: Hmm. . .

Fluttershy had her hoof on her chin and was thinking about something as the other mares turn to her.

Applejack: Fluttershy, ya alright hun?

Fluttershy: Oh, yes sorry. It's just that something at my cottage came to my mind.

Pinkie Pie: What was it?

Fluttershy: I believe that I suppose to have a picnic with some of the animals this evening. I'm sorry that I have to leave so abruptly, but I hope you all understand.

Twilight Sparkle: Of course, Fluttershy. We understand.

Fluttershy nods as she flies off.

It was nearly sunset as (Y/N) was at his house relaxing reading a book on his bed.

(Y/N): (This is how it feels to be the best one of your entire group.)

Just then, a door knock was heard which caught (Y/N)'s attention and he teleport to where the door was instantly and he opened the door to find Fluttershy who just smiles at him.

(Y/N): Fluttershy? What are you doing here?

Fluttershy: Oh. . . um. . . sorry. Did I come at a bad time?

(Y/N): No, of course not. What do you need?

Fluttershy: I. . . was wondering if you would like to come to my cottage. My animal friends and I were going to have a picnic later this evening and I thought that you might want to join.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at this.

(Y/N): This evening? Really?

Fluttershy blushes a little and nods.

(Y/N): Sure, no problem. I'll be there soon.

Fluttershy simply smiles with joy and nods and she walks away to go back to her cottage. However, (Y/N) was thinking about something.

(Y/N): (Weird. I never really see her have picnics with her animal friends in the evenings. Could this be like a special occasion or something?)

(Y/N) just shrugs his shoulders and walks back to his house to prepare to go to Fluttershy's cottage later in the day.

It was now the evening as the sun started to set and (Y/N) was just arriving at Fluttershy's cottage. He walks over around to where her backyard is to find her exactly where she planned. Fluttershy, along with Angel and some other animals big and small having a picnic together. (Y/N) just smiles at the peaceful atmosphere as he walks over to the group and Fluttershy notices (Y/N) has she waves at him and he waves back. (Y/N) sits down at a spot right beside Fluttershy. She hands (Y/N) a teacup which he accepts and takes a sip out of it.

(Y/N): *relaxed sigh* Y'know after a day like today, this is exactly what I needed. Thanks, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: *giggles* You're welcome, (Y/N). So. . . um. . . what did everypony try to trap you with today.

(Y/N) smirks from that as he tells Fluttershy what the other mares tried to do to him today. He told her that Rarity went for classic cartoony cat and mouse trap with a wooden cage and a cupcake as bait. She tried to catch (Y/N) off guard with a little sinkhole that she made, but forgot that (Y/N) could still use magic. (Y/N) told Fluttershy, that he manipulated Twilight into getting control of her little helmet device called the Magic Manipulator by complimenting her. He also tricked Pinkie into doing her party-type warm up exercises and digging away all the way to Sugarcube Corner. He explained that he left Rainbow Dash, since he knew that she was really impatient and egotistical and left her to take a nap while he did the rest using the past objects that he possessed from his friends. Finally, he told Fluttershy that he saw Applejack's through her ploy with some barrels before she could even use the trap on him, and she got Big Mac inside of it instead.

(Y/N): And then I said, "looks like someone's on a 'roll'." *laughs*

Fluttershy just giggles from that while Angel who was also beside Fluttershy didn't like the joke at all and frowned.

(Y/N): Yep, I'm clever that way.

Fluttershy then was about to refill one of the cups for one of the animals, however she realizes that it was empty and turns to Angel.

Fluttershy: Angel, could you go find some more of the tea that I used for us. It should be in the green bin on a table where I left it.

Angel nods and salutes as he hops away. (Y/N) then turns to Fluttershy with only slight concern.

(Y/N): Say Fluttershy, I've never seen you have a picnic like this near nighttime. Why's that?

Fluttershy: Oh. . . um. . . does it bother you?

(Y/N): Not at all. I was just wondering.

Fluttershy: Well. . . I just thought I would take a change of pace. Do something new.

(Y/N): I see. Is that why you also wanted me over? Since it's near nighttime?

Fluttershy: Actually (Y/N), I wanted you to come for a different reason.

(Y/N): What's that?

Suddenly, (Y/N) felt a huge sting on his neck which made him freeze up before he lays flat on the ground asleep.

Fluttershy: *giggles* That's why. . .

Angel then appear from behind (Y/N) with a mischievous look on his face.

Fluttershy: Angel, that was amazing timing. I'm proud of you.

Angel simply smiles at that while Fluttershy walks up to the sleeping (Y/N) and strokes his mane.

Fluttershy: Sleep tight, (Y/N).

Then, the rest of the Mane 7 arrive where Fluttershy and rest were.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright Fluttershy, you said to meet you here at nighttime. What's the matter?

Fluttershy simply moves out of the way to show the mares that (Y/N) was laying on the ground sleeping peacefully and they all jaw drop by what they are seeing.

Rainbow Dash: What?! Fluttershy, how?!

Twilight Sparkle: You beat (Y/N)! Fluttershy, that's amazing! How did you do it?

Fluttershy: Well, at first I didn't want to participate in (Y/N)'s little competition because I didn't really want to harm him. However, when he outplayed every single one of you, I kind of felt bad for you all and (Y/N) was letting the game get into his head.

Applejack: Tell me about it.

Fluttershy: I knew that I just had to do something in order to get our old humble (Y/N) back, so I decided that I would join the competition in secret and not tell anypony what I had planned. Luckily for me, I have a handbook guide on how to subdue out of control animals and sure enough, the one that I was looking for was on there. I knew that if I tried to do it to (Y/N), he would suspect something and I also was very nervous to even try, so I had Angel help me out. I taught him a specific grip to send animals instantly to sleep without really hurting them that much. So while (Y/N) was occupied and the teapot was eventually empty, I asked Angel to go get some more tea, but secretly that was the signal to make the move. Angel then went behind (Y/N) and gripped his neck in a way to where his nerves would shut down and force him to temporarily fall asleep. And that led up to what you see here now.

The mares were all surprised by this, but they all soon cheered for Fluttershy's victory.

Rarity: Darling, what a divine plan. You are simply amazing.

Twilight Sparkle: Why didn't I think of that? Fluttershy, that was brilliant!

Applejack: Yee-haw! You sure showed him who's boss girl.

Rainbow Dash: Eh, that was cool. I probably could've done similar though.

The mares then glare at Rainbow Dash when she said that.

Rainbow Dash: I-I mean. . . that was cool, yeah Fluttershy. Awesome!

Pinkie hops over to where (Y/N) was sleeping.

Pinkie Pie: Aw.~ Look how cute he looks when he's asleep.

Fluttershy: Speaking of it, the effects should wear off right about. . . now!

Fluttershy was so accurate from that as (Y/N) instantly opened his eyes and sat up quickly.

(Y/N): *gasps* Where am I?! What year is it?! Where's the fire?!

The Mane 6 all laugh as (Y/N) turns around to see all of them.

(Y/N): What are you girls doing here? And what's so funny? Last thing I remember was just talking with Fluttershy.

Applejack: *chuckles* It looks like ya got outplayed, sugarcube.

(Y/N) got shocked by that statement.

(Y/N): Huh?

Twilight Sparkle: Long story short, Fluttershy beat you by forcefully putting you to sleep.

(Y/N): Huh?!

Rarity: And we saw it all happen.

(Y/N): HUH?! Wait! Fluttershy, you were the one who put me to sleep?

Fluttershy: Well, I did have a little help from Angel, but yes.

Rainbow Dash: What do you have to say to that, Mr. "I'm impossible to beat"?

(Y/N): Uh. . .

Pinkie Pie: *laughs* You should see the look on your face, (Y/N).

Pinkie then pulls a mirror out of nowhere to show (Y/N)'s shocked face on it. He shakes his head to regain his composure.

(Y/N): Wow. . . uh. . . this is. . . unexpected.

Twilight Sparkle: I guess you underestimated us, huh?

(Y/N): Yeah, out of all of us, I did not expect Fluttershy to be the one to win. I do have to admit, that was an amazing plan, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: *giggles* Thank you.

Applejack: I guess ya got a little cocky when you successfully beat some of us at our own game.

(Y/N): Yeah. . . I guess I did. Something that's totally shouldn't really be my style.

(Y/N) gives a smug look to Rainbow Dash when he said as she playfully rolls her eyes.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, ha ha. I already dealt with our friends lecturing me for an hour. I don't need anymore.

Rarity: Well, somepony does though.

(Y/N) rubs the back of his head from that.

Twilight Sparkle: We know that you're the Hero of Ponyville and all (Y/N), but that doesn't mean that you should doubt that someponies else's skill can't beat yours.

(Y/N): You're right, Twilight. I kind of let this all go to my head. Don't worry though, it won't happen again. I mean to be honest, we're all technically near the same skill level since it took all of us to beat Nightmare Moon and a chaotic draconequus.

Rainbow Dash: True that.

(Y/N): Tell you all what, how about to make up for all of this, the next meal that we have together as a group will be on me.

Rarity: Darling, you don't have to do that.

(Y/N): Nope. I've made up my mind. Besides, I was the one who lost the bet, it's the least I can do.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, if you insist (Y/N).

Applejack: *yawns* Well, that'll have to wait till tomorrow y'all. I say it's time to hit the hay.

Everypony agrees to that as they all decided to go their separate ways leaving Fluttershy's cottage. However before (Y/N) leaves, he turns back to Fluttershy and gives her a wink which made her blush and giggle a little. She then waves goodbye to (Y/N) as he did the same. As (Y/N) was walking home, he thought of a letter to write to Princess Celestia.

(Y/N): (Dear Princess Celestia, my friends taught me an important lesson about friendship. Just because that you may seem like the best in your group, doesn't mean that you should underestimate your friends abilities or turn it into a competition. They have just as much potential of doing what you can do if they try. They can be smarter, faster, maybe even more powerful. Sure, you can be good at one thing and bad at the other, but it never means that you shouldn't think highly of them. Everypony in the world has something special about them and you shouldn't think that it can't surpass somepony else. Your royal friend, (Y/N) (L/N).)

Chapter 5 End.

Chapter 6: A Sweet Secret of My Excess

Today was a very special day for somepony today, and that pony is Twilight Sparkle as it was her birthday party today. Rarity apparently had to send a message to the rest of her friends saying that even though she was getting fabric for Twilight's outfit to wear, she apparently said to them that she had to stay in Canterlot due to her cat Opal being extremely ill. (Y/N) thought over that letter for a little bit as it kind of sounded like an excuse, but he decided to just wing with it like the rest of the mares. Twilight asked Pinkie Pie if she could instead move Twilight's party over to Canterlot and Pinkie with no surprise agreed to it. Right now, (Y/N) was currently in his house packing one thing before heading out with the rest of the mares to go to Canterlot and it was a book that he got as a gift for Twilight.

(Y/N): Twilight will surely love this. She may like a lot of books, but I have a sixth sense that she'll flip out once she sees this one.

(Y/N) puts the book in his saddlebags before he walks out of his house and on his way to the train station to meet his friends. As he was walking, a thought came to his mind about Rarity.

(Y/N): That letter she sent yesterday about Opal being ill was kind of fishy. Couldn't she have just called Fluttershy over there as well to heal her? Eh, doesn't matter. It's Rarity, she's overreacts with everything.

Eventually, (Y/N) reaches the train station where the rest of the mares were standing and waiting on him.

(Y/N): Sorry, if I kept you girls waiting.

Twilight Sparkle: You don't need to apologize at all, (Y/N). We're still only 5 minutes early before the train arrives for Canterlot.

Pinkie Pie: I can't wait for when we arrive for your party at Canterlot, Twilight. I packed so many balloons for the trip!

Pinkie says this as she holds out a really small briefcase which made (Y/N) raise an eyebrow.

(Y/N): How did you make so many balloons fit in that without them popping?

Pinkie Pie: You'd be surprised by what I can do, (Y/N).

(Y/N): And now I somehow feel stupid for asking that question.

Rainbow Dash: Speaking of which, what's with the saddlebags?

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. It's only a trip there and back. And Pinkie's the one who got all of the party essentials.

Applejack: Is there somethin' else for the party you're carrying in there?

(Y/N): Uh. . . well. . .

The mares all raise eyebrows at (Y/N) while he just gives a sheepish smile and blushes a little before he came up with an excuse.

(Y/N): It's. . . some extra game stuff I thought we could play while we're at the party. I mean there are some that I just love to play with you girls. Don't you agree, Twilight?

Twilight just shrugs her shoulders at that.

Twilight Sparkle: I guess so. If it's to make the party more fun then I'm all for it.

(Y/N): Phew. Great!

Suddenly, a train whistle was heard and everypony turned to see that the train arrived for everypony to travel to Canterlot.

Twilight Sparkle: Looks like that's our ticket to Canterlot. Come on everypony.

The others nod as they all boarded the train to head to Canterlot to go and see Rarity before starting Twilight's birthday party.

It wasn't that long of a trip as it was now the afternoon and the ponies eventually arrive in Canterlot and they were told by Princess Celestia were Rarity was staying at the royal castle. The arrived at the front door of Rarity's room and (Y/N) was just about to go up and knock before Pinkie stopped him.

Pinkie Pie: Wait! Wait! Wait! We should surprise Rarity that all of us came to see her. She'll be even more excited!

(Y/N) and the mares looked at each other for a second before they all smiled and nodded.

(Y/N): Sure, why not?

Fluttershy: I'm sure if she sees that it's us, she's won't be too shocked.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, in that case why don't you all hide to the sides of the door. I'll show up first since I was the one who suggested all of this?

Rainbow Dash: Can do!

Everypony except for Twilight went to the sides of the two front doors of the guest room that Rarity was staying in.

It took nearly a minute, but eventually Rarity came out of the doors, who was wearing a fancy outfit that consisted of a yellow dress, a yellow hat with a few flowers and a big ribbon on it, and she was also wearing some flower pins on her tail. When she sees a smiling Twilight, she's shocked at first before the others came from the sides of the doors.

Mane 6: SURPRISE!

Rarity gasps when she sees the ponies and she then faints dramatically to the ground. (Y/N) was confused by this.

(Y/N): Too much?

Pinkie then get's up in Rarity's face to see that if she would be waking up and she slowly was opening her eyes.

Pinkie Pie: Swoosh! And right before she hit the ground, shoom, she- Hi again!

Rarity then wakes up all the way and stands up and looks at the rest of her friends extremely confused.

Rarity: What are you. . .? How did you. . .? Why are you. . .?

Applejack: Listen to her. She's so excited to see us, she can hardly talk.

Rarity: What I mean to say is, what are you all doing here?

Twilight Sparkle: When I got your letter saying you were stuck in Canterlot, I asked Pinkie Pie if it wouldn't be too much trouble to move my birthday party here, so you wouldn't have to miss it!

Pinkie Pie: Balloons are super easy to pack.

Pinkie then opens the small briefcase that she had tons of balloons in and they all deflated and (Y/N) just rolls his eyes.

(Y/N): You really shouldn't be surprised? It was all of Twilight's idea after all.

Rarity felt very thankful as she looks at Twilight.

Rarity: Wow. . . First you get me a suite at Canterlot Castle and now this. I don't know what to say, Twilight.

Rainbow Dash: How about you start by saying what you're doing in that fancy getup?

(Y/N): Yeah. . . we're you going somewhere just before we arrived?

The Mane 6 then all look at Rarity with concerned looks.

Rarity: This? Uh- well, I- I always put on something a little fancy when Opal's feeling under the weather. . . Cheers her right up. *nervous laugh*

(Y/N): (That sounded kind of. . . iffy.)

Fluttershy: Oh, poor Opal. Where is the sick darling?

Rarity: Oh, uhh, she's. . . Hold on a minute.

Rarity then quickly slams the door in front of the others while they were all in huge confusion.

(Y/N): (Scratch that. . . definitely something's iffy.)

Inside of the room, Opal was relaxing on the bed before Rarity pulls her off the bed with her magic which made Opal yowl. Rarity then proceeds to bring Opal into the bathroom.

Rarity: I am so sorry about this.

Rarity turns on the shower and sprays it directly at Opal and when she came back out with her, Opal's fur was completely drenched as it made her look like a dirty, stray cat. Rarity then quickly puts Opal back on the bed before going back to open the door where her friends were.

Rarity: She's resting on the bed.

Fluttershy quickly flies in the room to pick up and hug the drenched cat which caused her to yowl once more.

Fluttershy: Poor baby. She looks awful.

Opal gives a huge glare and growls at Rarity for putting in this situation. Rarity get's a worried look before (Y/N) walks up to her.

(Y/N): Anyways, we were okay with you wearing that outfit Rarity. We were just a bit concerned when we saw it. You look beautiful in it by the way.

Rarity blushes and laughs nervously from that compliment.

Twilight then approaches a mannequin that had a pretty simply peach-colored dress on it, with a pink ribbon that hanged across towards the back.

Twilight Sparkle: Is. . . that my dress?

Rarity: . . .Yes.

Twilight Sparkle: It's so simple. So practical.

Rarity started to sweat a little worrying that Twilight wouldn't like the dress that she laid out for her until she said something that made all of her worries go away.

Twilight Sparkle: So ME! It's the perfect dress for my birthday party! I love it!

Twilight goes over and hugs Rarity as she gives a relieved sigh.

Rarity: You don't know how glad I am to hear you say that.

Rarity eyes a piece of paper on a stool and brushes it off with her tail to make it land into a trash can. (Y/N) takes a look at both the paper picture of the original dress that Rarity planned and Twilight before smirking.

(Y/N): (Yeah, definitely not Twilight's style.)

It was now the evening as the Mane 7 then arrive at a different part of the castle that was planned for Twilight's party and it was the castle ballroom.

Twilight Sparkle: When I told the Princess that I was moving the party to Canterlot, she was kind enough to offer us the Canterlot Castle ballroom!

The doors then open to reveal the entire ballroom all to the Mane 7 for Twilight's birthday party.

Pinkie Pie: Isn't it fancy pants?

Rarity then quickly hides behind (Y/N) at that name.

Rarity: Fancy Pants?! Where?!

Everypony raised an eyebrow at Rarity's reaction from that.

(Y/N): Who or what do you mean?

Rarity: Ahh, I mean, where did you find the time to put up all these decorations? Ha-ha.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, I never leave home without my party cannon!

Pinkie then pulls out her cannon and blasts it all around of the ballroom that even more decorations came out of it and confetti went all over the place and landed on Rarity which gave her a somewhat annoyed look.

Pinkie Pie: Ta-da!

(Y/N): I mean, have you even met Pinkie Pie?

Twilight Sparkle: I thought about having my birthday outside, but they're having another party on the castle grounds today.

Rarity walks to where Twilight is as she was looking out of the window and Rarity get's an extremely worried look when she sees some upper class ponies outside having a garden party. Pinkie then slowly rises up right beside Rarity and yanks her to join the others.

Pinkie Pie: LET'S PARTY!

Swing music starts to play as the ecstatic birthday mare get's tossed into the air a few times by her friends. They then all went to go eat cake as Twilight uses her magic to cut the cake a passes pieces to both Applejack and (Y/N) which they started eating. Suddenly, they both, including Fluttershy got splattered in the face with some cake and the culprit who was responsible for that was Rainbow Dash as she was laughing madly at them. The others except for Rarity close in on her with wicked smiles on their faces and hunks of cake poised for retaliation. Rainbow Dash sees this and get's a sheepish grin as they all threw cake at her which splattered on all of them including Rarity. Rarity cringes a bit, but ends up smiling with cake on her chin and hat brim while the rest laugh at the mess they made. After that, they formed a six pony conga line and Rarity who was at the back takes a quick glance out the window at the Garden Party.

Rarity: Mmh. . . No reason I can't at least make an appearance. . .

By the time that the line doubles back, Rarity had slipped outside to join the garden party with the fancy ponies. Classical music was playing out in the garden as Rarity entered and trots proudly.

Rarity: I'm here!

A pony named Upper Crust smiles as she walks up to her.

Upper Crust: Darling, I'm so glad you made it.

Another pony then approaches Rarity named Fancy Pants. Fancy Pants was a unicorn with a light gray coat, light azure eyes, a light azure mane and tail, he was wearing a fancy tuxedo with a purple bow tie and a monocle on his left eye. His Cutie Mark were three crowns next to each other.

Fancy Pants: Rarity! So happy to see you here.

Rarity: I wouldn't have missed this for the world.

Fancy Pants then sniffs the air and notices a smell coming from Rarity.

Fancy Pants: I say, what is that scent you're wearing? It smells like. . . *sniffs* Is that cake frosting?

Rarity goes wide-eyed for a second before coming up with an answer.

Rarity: . . .Yes, I always dab a little frosting behind my ears before I go out. *nervous laugh* After all, who doesn't like the smell of cake frosting?

Fancy Pants: I know I do.

Upper Crust: Mm-hmm.

Rarity: *sighs* Well, all this talk about cake has made me hungry. Think I'll go and see what's on the hors d'oeuvre table. If you'll excuse me. . .

Rarity zips away as Fancy Pants and Upper Crust start a conversation with each other. Rarity then walks slowly pass a croquet game to then gallop away once she was clear of it.

Back inside of the ballroom, the rest of the Mane 7 could be seen blindfolded and ready to go at several hanging piñatas with the sticks held in their teeth. The five were getting some good hits while Twilight was swinging at simply nothing. Rarity was participating briefly as well until she quickly sheds her blindfold and stick and backs out of the room towards the garden again to get some hors d'oeuvres with Fancy Pants and Upper Crust before sneaking away once again back into the ballroom.

Inside, Twilight, Pinkie, (Y/N), and Rainbow Dash stand around a bowl of chocolate fondue. Twilight dunks an apple, Rainbow a strawberry, (Y/N) a gumdrop, and Pinkie a lollipop held by its stick in her teeth shoving her whole face in. Rarity walks up to where they were and dips her appetizer in the bowl and eats it which caused her to gag and choke down on it which made the four that were at the chocolate bowl give her confused looks. Rarity smiles and points somewhere to distract them while she runs back outside. (Y/N), however wasn't easily fooled by Rarity's distraction as when he looked back, he sees her outside in the garden which made him go wide eyed.

(Y/N): (Why is Rarity out there?)

(Y/N) then looked up in the air for a moment to think of something before he was able to come to a conclusion.

(Y/N): (Oh, I get it. That must be why Rarity is wearing that fancy outfit. I think I might need a little talk with her.)

When Rarity went back outside to the garden she came with an excuse towards the fancy ponies.

Rarity: I think I left the bathwater running in my suite.

Rarity tries to dash back inside, but not until a familar (M/C) hoof grabs her and pulls her to the side of the ballroom outside.

Rarity: (Y/N)?!

(Y/N): Alright Rarity, what's going on here?

Rarity: Uh. . . whatever do you mean?

(Y/N): I clearly just saw you out with those ponies in the garden, so don't try and think that you can lie your way out of this one.

Rarity gulps before looking back into the ballroom and the garden to see if anypony was looking and she sighs before turning back towards (Y/N).

Rarity: You see (Y/N). . . the truth is that while I was here in Canterlot getting ready for Twilight's party, I've developed such important social connections with sophisticated ponies and while I was here. It was also the reason that Twilight's dress is so plain. I personally wanted to be more detailed, but unexpectedly she was pleased with it.

(Y/N): You say that like it's a bad thing.

Rarity: No, no, no darling, of course not.

(Y/N): Well in that case, continue.

Rarity: I wanted to attend Twilight's party, I really did, but when I was around these new distinguished fellows, I felt more popular and influential.

(Y/N): So why didn't you just tell us or them that you had guests from Ponyville coming?

Rarity: *nervous laugh* Well, earlier when I did mention that I was from Ponyville, some ponies just straight up lost interest in me which was. . . unamusing.

(Y/N): I see.

Rarity: I'm sorry (Y/N). Please don't be mad at me and please don't tell Twilight!

(Y/N) looks inside of the ballroom to see their friends dancing to music inside before looking back at Rarity and sighs.

(Y/N): I am disappointed that you lied to us, especially on Twilight's birthday.

Rarity get's a guilty look from that.

(Y/N): But that doesn't mean that I don't understand.

Rarity: Huh?

(Y/N): I can understand that these kinds of ponies are important to you, but you should also know that you technically just met them. You've never mentioned any of these ponies up until now.

Rarity: . . .True.

(Y/N): I'm only going to ask you this once, okay? Who is and have been the most important ponies you've known to this day?

Rarity contemplates for a minute at that question before she finally regains her composure and sighs with a serious look on her face.

Rarity: My friends from Ponyville.

(Y/N) smiles from that.

Rarity: I may be a Canterlot pony at heart, but I was born in Ponyville and I have made six best friends ever since. I should never turn you all down like that.

(Y/N): That's the spirit.

(Y/N) then hugs Rarity which she returns and they stayed like that for a minute before breaking the hug.

(Y/N): Now how about we go back into the ballroom before our friends realize that we're missing?

Rarity: That sounds lovely, but what about the other ponies in the garden? They'll know that I'm missing as well.

(Y/N): Good question.

(Y/N) puts his hoof to his chin and thinks hard to himself before coming up with an idea.

(Y/N): I guess there's only one solution. . . we bring our friends outside to the garden.

Rarity get's shocked by that answer.

Rarity: That will be a disaster for all of us, (Y/N)! They simply don't like ponies from Ponyville and if they realize that I'm with them, it will be such a dramatic embarrassment!

(Y/N): Well, if they do try to embarrass us, they'll just have to speak to me.

Rarity was about to retort to that before she just sighs.

Rarity: Well, okay. I guess it's the only option we have after all.

(Y/N) then teleports both of them back into the ballroom without the other mares noticing and both Rarity and (Y/N) looked at each other and nodded before they both went up to them.

Rarity: Excuse me, everypony.

Twilight Sparkle: What is it, Rarity?

Rarity: I have something to confess.

The rest of the Mane 7 were confused by that.

Rainbow Dash: Confess what?

Rarity get's a worried look.

Rarity: I, I. . .

(Y/N): Rarity. . . was wondering if you all would like to join the party in the garden outside with her.

Rarity: Yes, what (Y/N) said.

The mares get very confused looks.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

Rarity then gives a forced smile from that.

Rarity: Um, yes! They are apparently some ponies I met while here in Canterlot while I was designing your dress. They. . . were clients for some ensembles for when the Grand Galloping Gala is here!

Twilight was surprised from that, but smiles.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, Rarity! I didn't realize you were such a savvy businesspony! With the Grand Galloping Gala coming up, you'll definitely get some of them to buy your dresses. Very smart!

Rarity: Phew. Thank you Twilight. I didn't think you would understand.

Twilight Sparkle: Understand what?

(Y/N) bumps Rarity a bit with his hoof to signal that she was giving too much information.

Rarity: Nothing! Uh. . . you all wouldn't mind coming along with me would you?

Rainbow Dash: Sure thing. I'm sure they won't mind if we check out the party too! C'mon, you guys! Let's show them how to party Ponyville style!

Rainbow Dash was about to quickly fly out until (Y/N) grabbed her by the tail with his teeth.

Rainbow Dash: Hey (Y/N)! What gives?

(Y/N): We can't just rush in there. We're not party crashers.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N) does have a point. It would be rude to just barge in the party without introductions.

(Y/N): Rarity, lead us outside.

Rarity nods but when she turn back around to lead the others outside, she got extremely nervous.

When the Mane 7 got outside to the garden party with Rarity leading the way, the sophisticated ponies that were at the party saw all of them gave them weird looks and Rarity gives a nervous chuckle.

Jet Set: Can you believe what that purple pony is wearing?

Upper Crust: It's just so plain.

Fancy Pants then walks up to the group and approaches Twilight.

Fancy Pants: Excuse me, might I ask where you got your ensemble?

Twilight Sparkle: Why, yes! Yes, you may. A very, very close friend of mine from Ponyville made it for me.

Rarity gulps from that and looks at (Y/N) and he just gestures for her to stay calm which she does. Fancy Pants was a bit taken back by Twilight's answer.

Fancy Pants: Ponyville? You don't say?

Twilight Sparkle: I do say. Her name is-

Rarity: It was me!

The entire crowd gasps from this which the garden party to a screeching halt, and Rarity chews her lower lip fearfully before inhaling and exhaling to put on a brave face as everypony's eyes were on her now.

Fancy Pants: Rarity, you know these ponies?

Rarity: Yes. Yes, I do know them. They may not be as sophisticated as some of you Canterlot ponies, but they are my best friends. And they are without a doubt the most important ponies I know.

The six friends smile at Rarity especially (Y/N). The crowd was very confused, however Upper Crust and Jet Set broke the silence.

Jet Set: Important ponies? These ruffians?

Upper Crust: Don't make me laugh!

Jet Set and Upper Crust both laugh from this, however Fancy Pants trains his monocle on them and smiles.

Fancy Pants: I for one find them charmingly rustic.

This shuts up the hecklers that were laughing and brings a fresh round of gasps around the crowd.

Fancy Pants: And I think the dress you made for your friend is lovely. *chuckles* I dare say every mare in Canterlot will be wanting one.

Rarity get's a grateful smile from this, but is interrupted by Upper Crust and Jet Set leaning over to her and giving a fawning approval.

Upper Crust: Oh, I'd like to place my order right now!

Jet Set: I think you should get two.

Rarity was not impressed by their change of attitude and drops out from both of them, letting their heads knock together so she can move over back to Fancy Pants and the rest of the Mane 7.

Fancy Pants: Er, yes, now then. How about you introduce me to your friends?

Rarity: With pleasure!

Fancy Pants then notices (Y/N) and walks up towards him.

Fancy Pants: Why don't we start with this one? I can see that he is surprisingly an alicorn.

Rarity: Yes. This is my best friend (Y/N).

Fancy Pants: Ah, you're (Y/N) (L/N), correct? The Hero of Ponyville?

(Y/N): You are correct. The one and only.

Fancy Pants: I have heard that you have quite of feat of accomplishments with such fiendish monsters.

(Y/N): Mm-hmm. However, I may have been the one to fight those monsters, but I actually had a lot of help from my friends and that includes Rarity.

Rarity smiles from that and she then continues to introduce Fancy Pants to her other friends and even stated to Fancy Pants that it was actually Twilight's birthday. Fancy Pants decided that having Twilight's birthday party how she wants in both the ballroom and the garden was an excellent gift for her. (Y/N) also ended up giving Twilight her birthday present which was a large book that she was always wanting to read by an eccentric author. Twilight was so grateful for the present that she ended up giving (Y/N) a kiss on the cheek as a huge thanks. The mares were jealous from that, but they let it go. The party continued on for awhile even with the more sophisticated ponies enjoying their time even if it wasn't elegant. When it was close to midnight, the Mane 7 all had a fun time and with the exception of Rarity since her luggage was still in Canterlot, they all returned home to get a good night rest after a huge party.

A few weeks later, things have been excellent around Ponyville. No friendship problems, no crisis's across Ponyville, etc., things have been quite peaceful around the place. (Y/N) was currently in his house practicing spells on a test dummy. He glows his horn and looks at the book that he was reading on combat spells before glancing at his hoof. He takes a deep breath before making his horn glow immensely and before he knew it, a (F/C) flame surrounded his hoof similar to how he makes it glow an aura to increase strength. Instead, this spell was made to give (Y/N) an ability similar to pyrokinesis.

(Y/N): You learn something new everyday.

(Y/N) smiles and punches the test dummy and launched it towards the wall and made it fall to the floor with a little bit of fire coming off of it. He then uses his magic to extinguish the flames so that he doesn't burn his entire home down.

(Y/N): I know things may have peaceful in Ponyville for awhile, but that doesn't mean I'll stop practicing these spells. I have to be prepared for anything.

Suddenly, a knock was heard at (Y/N)'s door and he flies down to open it and surprisingly the one at the door was none other than Spike.

Spike: Hey, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Hey Spike, what's up?

Spike: I. . . came for some advice.

(Y/N): Advice? What kind of advice?

Spike looks away and blushes a bit.

Spike: Can we. . . talk just one on one? I feel like it would be better for me to explain with both of us alone.

(Y/N): Oh, sure. Come on in.

Spike follows (Y/N) inside of his house and they both go into his living room where Spike and (Y/N) sat next to each other on a couch.

(Y/N): So what kind of advice are you looking for?

Spike blushes once again and holds his left arm.

Spike: Well, you see. . . Rarity came over to the library not too long ago. At first I thought that she was just there to pick up a book from Twilight, but. . .

(Y/N): Yeah. . .?

Spike: She saw a fire ruby that I had. You see, next week is my birthday and that fire ruby I had was aging for months that it became so ripe that I just wanted it as my birthday dinner.

(Y/N): I see. Fire rubies are pretty rare nowadays.

Spike: Yeah, but getting to the point. . . Rarity saw the gem I was carrying and I realized how much that she admired it. I just couldn't keep it any longer from somepony like Rarity, so I decided to give it to her.

(Y/N) smiles at Spike when he said that.

(Y/N): That was awfully generous of you, Spike. You sacrificed something you were saving and gave it to somepony else instead.

Spike: *chuckles* Yeah. And on top of that. . . she gave me this to show her appreciation.

Spike turns to show (Y/N) his left cheek which had a kiss mark on it and (Y/N) smirks at Spike.

(Y/N): Well well, look at my buddy Spike having some suaveness inside of him. Looks like you've got some charisma inside of you after all.

Spike: Aw, come on you don't need to flatter me. But that's exactly why I came to you.

(Y/N): Really?

Spike: Yeah. . . you see for awhile I-

(Y/N): Let me guess, you've had feelings for Rarity for a long time now and you can't hold them in any longer from her and you want to confess how you feel about her, so you came to me for advice about that.

Spike was surprised that (Y/N) predicted what he was going to say.

Spike: Wow, you sure move on quick.

(Y/N): Yeah, but how come you came to me?

Spike: Dude, have you not seen yourself? Clearly, you've some charisma inside of you. Some of our friends actually have eyes on you (Y/N), and likely some other girls in Ponyville like you too.

(Y/N) blushes a bit and rubs the back of his head from that.

(Y/N): Good point.

Spike: So I just wanted to ask you. . . when the time comes, what should I say? I mean *whispers* don't tell this to anypony, but Pinkie since she already knows, but I like to admire myself in the mirror sometimes.

(Y/N) raises an eyebrow from that.

Spike: However, I'm really the only dragon in Ponyville and not many ponies would actually find me attractive or heck even know what I am. I don't know what to say to somepony like Rarity.

Spike then starts to sweat a little in panic which (Y/N) notices.

Spike: Should I play it cool?! Get her another gem?! Be traditional?! Be desperate?! I have no idea what I-

(Y/N) then uses his hoof to cover Spike's mouth.

(Y/N): Okay, how about calming down first? That's a start. Take a deep breath.

(Y/N) removes his hoof from Spike's mouth and he does inhales and exhales a few times.

(Y/N): I mean, I never had any girl problems since I was alone for most of my life Spike. And I do know for a fact that some ponies do like me.

Spike: So, why haven't you said anything about it?

(Y/N): Well I don't really want to embarrass them or be difficult so I just be myself. Besides, I don't really feel "going" to get a girl for myself yet.

Spike: So. . . you can't help me?

(Y/N): No, I never said that. Of course I'll help you Spike. First off, tell me what do you think of Rarity?

Spike then looks up to the air with a lovesick expression.

Spike: She's just. . . so beautiful. . . like she's the rarest gem that I've ever seen waiting for someone like me to dig her up from the ground and be the only one to take possession of her.

(Y/N): I see. Well Spike, also tell me what you think you should say to her?

Spike: Hmm. I feel like something like this. . .

Spike then jumps off of the couch to then stand up in a way to where he's flexing like he's some cool dude.

Spike: Hey, what's up Rarity? I bet you can see that I'm the coolest dragon in town right? I mean, Twilight's number one assistant is clearly the guy you need. These scales, claws, and some fire is something that makes me look good right?

Spike then blows some smoke out of his nose and flexes once again. (Y/N) just looks at Spike with a really weird look and blinks twice before he shakes his head to regain his composure.

(Y/N): YYYYYYeeeeeeaaaahhh, no. That was. . . way too artificial.

Spike: Well, what should I say?

(Y/N): Listen, have you seen the way I act when I'm around our friends?

Spike: Um, I haven't really noticed.

(Y/N): When I'm around our friends, I'm simply just myself. I just act how they expect me to.

Spike: So. . . you're telling me to be more like you?

(Y/N) facehooves from that.

(Y/N): No! Spike, no ones going to judge who you normally are. Acting like someone that you are not is just going to make things worse. Listen, when you go up somepony like Rarity, you don't need to act cool or use cheesy pick-up lines. Just be simple and honest when you talk. That's all you really need to do when you speak to somepony you like.

(Y/N) then walks up to Spike and puts his hoof on his shoulder.

(Y/N): Besides, I think Rarity likes who you really are.

Spike: You do?

(Y/N): Of course. So take my advice Spike, when you talk to Rarity, just be yourself and speak just you do to any other pony.

Spike smiles at (Y/N) from that.

Spike: Thanks, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Heh, no problem buddy.

Spike: I guess I'll be going back to the library. My birthday is next week and I can't wait!

(Y/N): *chuckles* I'm sure you can't. Don't worry, I'll definitely be there to celebrate it with you.

Spike: Great! I'll see you later, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Likewise. See ya, Spike.

Spike then walks back out of (Y/N)'s house to go back to the Golden Oak Library. (Y/N) smiles at seeing that Spike is willing to take his advice before looking up into the air.

(Y/N): I guess I should find a present for Spike soon.

The next day at the Golden Oak Library, Twilight and Spike were just finishing up decorating the library for Spike's birthday. Twilight sets down a table and puts a punchbowl along with several cups along with it, she gives the bowl's ladle a little tweak just before turning back to Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Just about finished, Spike? Everypony will be here soon.

Spike was on a ladder setting up some streamers before coming back down.

Spike: There. Perfect! Everything looks perfect!

Twilight then walks up to Spike with a mischievous smile while levitating a washcloth.

Twilight Sparkle: Not quite everything.

Twilight gives Spike the washcloth which made him confused.

Spike: A washcloth? I don't get it.

Twilight then gives Spike a hard-cocked eyebrow glare and he eventually get's the message and drops the washcloth.

Spike: Ah, no way, Twilight! I said I wasn't gonna wash the cheek that Rarity kissed, and I meant it!

Spike defiantly turns his head away which shows that his left cheek has gotten dirty ever since the last week that Rarity kissed him in that spot. Twilight just gives a determined smile and levitates the washcloth again while pawing the floor. Spike opens one of his eyes towards Twilight and notices this and breaks into a run.

Twilight Sparkle: It's over Spike! I'm cleaning that cheek!

Twilight then begins teleporting Spike towards her each time that he tries to run away from her.

Spike: It's mine! Stop it!

Twilight Sparkle: Never!

Twilight makes Spike teleport once again, but this time a genuine surprise came to her as Pinkie Pie appeared in front of her and blows a party horn before rushing over to Spike who was teleported near the tables and throws confetti over him.

Pinkie Pie: Happy birthday!

When Pinkie backs out, Twilight seizes the opportunity when Spike was distracted and plies the washcloth on his cheek cleaning it off. The young dragon was slightly disappointed from this.

Pinkie Pie: Party time! Whoo-hoo!

It is then revealed that the rest of the Mane 7 came in all holding presents for Spike.

Spike: Are those. . . for me?

Applejack: You bet they are, birthday boy.

Applejack then tosses her gift into Spike's arms along with Fluttershy and (Y/N).

Fluttershy: Happy birthday, Spike.

(Y/N): I told ya I wouldn't miss it, buddy.

The rest of the mares then proceed to put their gifts on the stack that Spike was carrying and eventually when Rainbow Dash puts hers at the top, it was too much for Spike to carry and he falls down to the ground along with the presents. Spike looks at each one of them with confused looks which gave some of the ponies puzzled looks.

Rainbow Dash: Don't you know you get presents on your birthday?

Spike: Well, actually, this is my first birthday in Ponyville. . . I usually just get one present. . . from Twilight. A book.

When Spike says this, (Y/N) then turns to the said mare who also heard him as she did have a wrapped book prepared to give to Spike. (Y/N) gestures and shakes his head to Twilight to not give it to him and she hides it behind herself while backing off with a blush and sheepish grin.

Rarity: Speaking of presents, this is from my new line of taffeta capes. I'm going to make one for each of you!

Rarity brings out a pink cape with a ruffled collar in dark magenta, with light accents, and a silver clasp. The rest of the Mane 7 give approving voices to these.

Rarity: I've been inspired by the generosity of my little Spikey-Wikey, who gave me this beautiful fire ruby, one of the kindest acts I've ever experienced.

Spike then gives a goofy, lovesick face as Rarity walks up to him and nuzzles his cheek with a blissful sigh.

Later on, Spike was opening all of his presents while the rest were enjoying the party. Spike went through a box to bring out a green checkered blanket with an apple pattern.

Spike: Applejack, I can't thank you enough for this great blanket.

Spike then goes up to hug Applejack.

Spike: I really needed a new one.

Applejack: C'mon, Spike, you already thanked me fifteen times.

Applejack then pushes Spike off of her gently.

Applejack: I'm startin' to get a little embarrassed.

Spike: I know I keep thanking you guys, but I'm just so grateful. I wish this party could last forever.

Pinkie was hopping on a balloon, but as soon as Spike says that she pops it before rushing up to Spike knocking Twilight and Applejack aside.

Pinkie Pie: Duh! The party can't last forever 'cause you have to go to Sugarcube Corner, 'cause the Cakes said they have a special surprise for you, 'cause it's your birthday!

Spike: No way!

Spike got extremely excited by this and instantly zipped to go out of the library.

Pinkie Pie: I said the party couldn't last forever, but it doesn't need to end right now!

Spike paid no attention to that and slams the door shut behind him.

Pinkie Pie: Aw, bummer.

(Y/N): Hey, just because Spike went out doesn't mean that we still can't enjoy the party.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)'s right. I'm sure he'll be back to want to enjoy the rest of today as soon as he's finished getting getting his one present from the Cakes.

After they all waited an hour, apparently Spike hasn't returned to the Golden Oak Library which started to worry the Mane 7.

Applejack: Huh. It's been over an hour now. Is Spike okay?

Pinkie Pie: Sooooo, did the party end after all?

Rarity: Oh, I'm sure Spike is probably having some chat with somepony about his birthday.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I'm going to go see where he is and make sure it's nothing that involves any trouble.

(Y/N): I'll go with you. I'm started to get really worried myself.

Twilight nods as they both exit the library to go and search for Spike. The other mares just gave each other confused looks until Rainbow Dash breaks the silence.

Rainbow Dash: So. . . what do we do then?

Applejack: I don't know. Let's just wait and see if they come back.

Outside in Ponyville, Twilight and (Y/N) were walking around the town trying to see if Spike was anywhere and they were around Sugarcube Corner and to their surprise he wasn't around that area.

(Y/N): Huh. Weird.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. Something tells me that Spike has definitely gotten into some trouble. (Y/N), can you sense where Spike is?

(Y/N) glows his horn to try and find Spike's energy and he eventually locates it.

(Y/N): I found him. Follow me.

The two run off to go to where the young dragon was located and they eventually see him up near a fountain wearing a red and white fedora while talking to a mare named Junebug who was getting a drink out of the fountain.

Spike: Hey, Junebug! It's my birthday!

Spike reaches his claws out to expect a gift for him, however Junebug simply turns to him with a simple smile.

Junebug: Happy birthday, Spike.

Junebug then walks away and Spike was a little confused.

Spike: Aren't you gonna give me something? You know, like a birthday present?

Junebug: Um, I. . . I don't have anything.

Twilight and (Y/N) were out in the distance looking at the whole situation.

(Y/N): Oh, that's what he's been doing.

Twilight Sparkle: Demanding gifts?! I can't believe him.

Spike: Well, how about those flowers? I'll take those-

Spike was prepared to lunge at the flowers in a set of unbridled avarice before a voice calls out to him.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike!

(Y/N) uses his magic to drag Spike back away towards both of them.

(Y/N): Sorry about that Junebug. I guess he got carried away with having some gifts given to him.

Junebug: Uh, no problem. . . H-Happy birthday, Spike!

Junebug walks off while both Twilight and (Y/N) glare at Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: What are you doing? You're out here demanding gifts now?

(Y/N): That's just disappointing Spike. I thought you were better than that. You don't go around asking people for gifts. That's straight up greed.

Spike then looks at the ball that he was carrying on his tail and drops it and vigorously shakes his head as if trying to clear some foreign influence out of it.

Spike: Wow, you're right guys. I don't know what got into me. Thanks for snapping me out of it. I'd better go give Cheerilee her hat back.

Both Twilight and (Y/N) then smile at him before walking away.

(Y/N): No problem. As long as you understand.

Twilight Sparkle: See you at home later then?

Spike: Sounds good! Bye!

As soon as (Y/N) and Twilight were out of sight from him, desire get's the better of him once again as he jams the fedora back on his head before getting an extremely mischievous look.

Spike: *chuckles mischievously* Who else has a present for 'Spikey-Wikey'?

Spike tongue which was now forked came out and he let out a hiss as a set of translucent inner eyelids blink over his green pupils.

The very next day, (Y/N) was in his backyard tending to some of the flowers he had laid to grow in it. That is until a huge tremor shook everything around him and made him jump in shock.

(Y/N): What the heck was that?!

An air raid siren was then briefly heard as that gave (Y/N) the cue to fly up and see what was going on and what he saw next made his eyes widen and he jaw dropped in complete shock. There was a colossal dragon rampaging all across Ponyville carrying a cartoonishly amount of stuff in what looks to be like Fluttershy's chicken coop, but what brought the most shock to (Y/N) was that Rarity was being held captive by dragon as it had it's tail wrapped around her and she was screaming for help.

The dragon picks up a cart and realizes that it will not fit in the coop and it get's an idea before running off. It then swiftly yanks off the base of the town's water tower in it's mouth. The contents of water that was inside of the water tower came gushing down and created a huge tidal and ponies were screaming and running for cover. (Y/N), however came down in front of the tidal wave and he shoots a magic beam at the water to then make it stop. He then uses his magic to instantly make the water evaporate into steam as it then went into the air. The rest of the mares then run up to (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Thank Celestia that you're here!

(Y/N): Okay, someone needs to explain what and how is THIS dragon in Ponyville!

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), that dragon is Spike!

(Y/N) turned towards the dragon and looked closely at it and apparently Twilight was right as it had the same color palette as he usually does.

(Y/N): How did Spike grow this big in one day?! That shouldn't be possible!

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, long story short, apparently dragons mature faster when they are activated by greed, but it comes at the cost of turning into a monster like that!

(Y/N): What did he steal?!

Applejack: He stole mah apples. . . and for some reason mah leaves too.

Pinkie Pie: He stole cakes from Sugarcube Corner! HOW DARE HE TAKES THE CAKE!!

Fluttershy: He even stole my chicken coop.

Twilight Sparkle: And now he's just taking everything that interests him in general.

(Y/N): Is there anyway to stop him and turn him to normal?

Rainbow Dash: We're totally clueless. We barely know anything about dragons.

(Y/N) then turns to Spike with a serious look.

(Y/N): Well, something has to be done.

(Y/N) was getting ready to go up and try to fight Spike before Twilight called out to him.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Don't hurt Spike. Just contain him.

(Y/N) nods.

(Y/N): Got it!

(Y/N) then flies up to and face the out of control Spike as he put all of the stuff he had in the water tower. Rarity was just not happy about the situation that she was in.

Rarity: Put me down, you brute!

Spike just uncorks a deafening roar at Rarity that leaves her entire mane straight back from her head.

Rarity: How rude.

(Y/N): Rarity!

Rarity turns to see (Y/N) which made her very relieved.

(Y/N): Don't worry! I'll get you out of there!

When Spike sees (Y/N), he simply just roars at him.

(Y/N): Well, that's not a nice welcome. (I need to get Spike out of Ponyville before he damages it some more, but how?)

(Y/N) looks around until he sees a mountain in the distance which gives him an idea as he looks back towards Spike with a smirk.

(Y/N): Catch me if you can, big guy.

(Y/N) fires a magic blast at Spike's face which agitates him as he roars at (Y/N) once more and lashes his tail at him which Rarity was not amused by.

Rarity: Hey! I'm. . . not some. . . sort of. . . common. . . flyswatter!

(Y/N) suddenly get's caught in Rarity's cape that she was wearing which rips off and wraps around him before he uses his magic to blast out of it.

Rarity: My cape!

(Y/N): You can worry about that later, Rarity! Right now, I need to get this guy out of town!

(Y/N) fires yet another magic blast at Spike which make him let out another roar and he tries to take a bite out of (Y/N), but he quickly flies to avoid it.

(Y/N): Aw, what's the matter? Is that size just for show?

Spike roars at (Y/N) taunt as he starts to chase him and (Y/N) flies away steadily to try and lead Spike out of Ponyville without outrunning him.

They eventually arrived that the nearby mountain that was in the distance as (Y/N) flies up it with Spike still chasing him and he climbs up the mountain with his claws and Rarity was still screaming.

(Y/N): Okay, now that I've got him out of Ponyville I need to find someway to neutralize Spike.

Spike tries to take a swipe at (Y/N) with his claws which he quickly avoids and he goes up face to face with the large dragon.

(Y/N): C'mon Spike! Snap out of it, dude! This isn't you! It's me! Don't you even recognize your own friends?!

The large dragon just raises an eyebrow at this before rolling his eyes and he caught (Y/N) off guard with a swing of his tail and knocks him into the mountain. (Y/N) crashes into the side of the mountain with a dizzy look on his face.

Rarity: (Y/N)!

Spike grins as he then let's out a triumphant roar.

Rarity: Oh, be quiet.

Spike just faces Rarity with a bored look.

Rarity: You've got nothing to be proud of.

Spike mimics Rarity's scolding with his hand.

Rarity: You steal everypony's things, terrorize the town, and use me as a weapon against my own friends! Which, as horrible as it is, I can almost understand because you're a dragon and all. But this!

Rarity then rips off her dress and levitates it in front of herself and she also exposes her fire ruby necklace that she was wearing.

Rarity: This is a crime against fashion!

Spike hoists Rarity to the level of his eyes, but when he notices the fire ruby on Rarity his eyes widen and he let's out a surprised grunt. Rarity sees him eyeing the necklace and covers it with her hooves.

Rarity: Oh no. You are not getting this gemstone! This was given to me by my dear friend Spikey-Wikey, the kindest, sweetest, most generous dragon ever. And it is too precious to me to give to a greedy old beast like you!

Spike looks at the fire ruby once more and when he takes a closer look at it, his face turns into one of guilt and his pupils dilated as he remembers something inside of his mind about that ruby.

(Flashback)

At the Golden Oak Library in Spike's eyes, he hands the fire ruby that he was holding over to Rarity's hoof.

Spike: Here, Rarity, you take it. It would mean even more to see you happy than to eat it myself.

Rarity smiles from this as she levitates the ruby with her magic.

Rarity: I. . . I don't know what to say. This is just so generous.

Rarity then leans in close to Spike and kisses him on the cheek.

(End of Flashback)

Back in reality, the enlarged Spike shakes his head and puts his hand on the spot that Rarity kissed before he starts to tremble.

Rarity: Oh, what now? I suppose you'll be eating me or something?

One full body spasm causes Spike to release his grip on Rarity and a split second later he shrinks back to his original size. Both of them were now floating in the air for a second as Rarity looks back and was surprised by what she just saw.

Rarity: Spike?! You're the rampaging dragon?!

Both of them then start to fall down to the ground screaming. (Y/N) recovered from the attack that Spike gave him earlier and notices this. He flies down at a fast pace to go and try and save the two and when he get's down to their level. He uses his magic to put Spike on his back and caught Rarity bridal style and he set them both down on a bridge where the rest of the Mane 7 are.

Twilight Sparkle: Nice job, (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: You rock, (Y/N)!

Rarity: Thank you for saving both of us, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Not a problem at all everypony.

(Y/N) then looks over to the side of the bridge to see Spike sitting on the rail of the bridge and staring glumly out at the destruction that he has inflicted on Ponyville. He holds one of his hands out to see it compared to one of it giant footprints of his monstrous self. His eyes then quiver a bit at the thought that he almost destroyed his own home. (Y/N) then walks up right beside Spike.

(Y/N): You doing alright there, Spike?

Spike: *sighs* I just can't believe that I turned into. . . that. I feel so ashamed.

(Y/N) gives Spike a sympathetic look as he puts his hoof on his shoulder.

(Y/N): Don't sweat it. Nopony knew that you were going to go out of control like that. If anything, we're just glad you're okay and back to your normal self.

Spike smiles at a little from that.

Rarity: Spike?

Both of them then look to see Rarity approaching both of them. Spike looks to (Y/N) with a worried look as he was a little nervous. (Y/N) just smiles as he just cocks his head towards Rarity to tell Spike to go ahead.

(Y/N): Remember what I said. "Simple and honest."

Spike breaths in and out and nods from that as he jumps off of the rail to go and see Rarity and they both meet face to face.

Spike: Um. . . hey Rarity.

Rarity: Spike, I just have to tell you how absolutely proud I am of you.

Spike: Proud of me?

Rarity: Yes. It was you who stopped. . . w-well, you, from destroying Ponyville.

Spike smiles from that and he looks back towards (Y/N) once more and he nods at him. Spike then looks towards Rarity once more and he twiddles his thumbs.

Spike: Rarity, there's something that I've been meaning to tell you for awhile now.

Rarity was intrigued by this.

Rarity: Oh, what is it?

Spike: *blushes* You see ever since we met, I've always thought that you were really beautiful and we've known each other for awhile now. Each time you've complimented me, given me a gift, thanked me, or even called me Spikey-Wikey just made my heart flutter.

Rarity went wide-eyed by this as Spike was confessing his love to her.

Spike: I really liked you ever since we first became friends Rarity, but now. . . I just can't shake off the feeling in my heart that I want us to be more than friends. The day you thanked me when I gave you the fire ruby was the day I just couldn't wait any longer and I wanted to tell you how I feel about you. And I'm also relieved to hear that you're proud of me.

Spike then gently takes one of Rarity hooves with both of his hands.

Spike: Rarity. . . I. . . I love you. I want us to be more than friends.

Rarity was so surprised by this before she smiles and puts her other free hoof on her necklace where the fire ruby was.

Rarity: Spike, you're so helpful, generous, and smart. I mean I don't really think that you could be any better of a friend than you are now. The ruby that you gave me was like I said, "the most thoughtful and generous thing you've done for me."

Rarity then looks up for a second to look at (Y/N) and she frowns as she looks back down at Spike.

Rarity: However, while I am very touched from what you've told me, Spike. . . I am very sorry to say that. . . I'll have to decline your feelings.

Spike felt so heartbroken by this as he let go of Rarity's hoof and slumps down towards the ground. Rarity then pats him on the head.

Rarity: I'm sure this had to have taken a bunch of courage for you to tell me this Spike and I'm glad that you had that kind of courage to tell me something like this. It just goes to show that you know that I like you just the way you are and nothing more. I may not have the same feelings that you do Spike, but I will say that I do see you as not just a friend.

Spike then looks up to Rarity in the eyes still with a sad look on his face.

Rarity: I don't see you as just my friend Spike, but I do see you like a really nice brother that I could always want. You treat ponies like me with respect and you very helpful with everypony especially Twilight. I sometimes wish it were true that we could be siblings, but unfortunately that can't be possible. Someponies may find it weird to see a dragon all across Ponyville, but I don't. I like you just the way you are Spike. I'm sorry that I have to say that I don't feel the same feelings that you do Spike, but any day you'll still be my Spikey-Wikey.

Rarity gives one last kiss to Spike on the cheek before walking back towards the other mares. Spike sadly turns around and walks solemnly back where (Y/N) and he could feel Spike's pain as he wraps his arm around him.

(Y/N): I'm sorry man.

Spike eyes then tear up a bit.

Spike: I. . . I. . . never felt so depressed. It felt like my heart shattered into a billion pieces.

(Y/N): I know this was hard for you, Spike. And I completely know how you feel right now.

Spike: (Y/N), I just. . . I just don't know how I'm supposed to get over this. She was the biggest crush that I've ever had and. . . now it just turns out she doesn't see me that way.

(Y/N): Spike, look at me.

Spike turns his head towards (Y/N) to show his entire face tearing up.

(Y/N): A lot of ponies go through these kinds of things and do become how you are right now. Trust me, I felt the same way when I had to leave my mom to come here to Equestria for the first time. But you know what helped get over it?

Spike: What. . .?

(Y/N): My friends.

(Y/N) and Spike then turned towards the mares who were having a conversation with one another.

(Y/N): My friends were there for me and it was because of them that I was able to get over it. Everypony goes through depressing things like this Spike, but hey don't worry you heard what she said, she loves you like you're a brother she's wanted. That means she really cares about you so much Spike, and even though Rarity may not like you the same way. That doesn't mean there are more girls out there for you.

Spike smiles from this and he starts to wipe his tears out of his eyes.

Spike: You really think so?

(Y/N): I know so. So don't let all of this wear you down Spike. We're your best friends and we'll always be there to make sure that you stay happy. And like I said, you may just find the right girl for you someday. She may a pony, dragon, or other, but I'm sure you'll find your special somepony someday Spike. That's a promise.

Spike felt better from this as he stood up and hugged (Y/N) and he hugs him back.

Spike: Thanks, (Y/N). I'm glad to have somepony like you around as my friend.

(Y/N): Thanks Spike. Me too.

The very next day, the Mane 7 were around Carousel Boutique and Rarity has a new cape around and she pulls out six new ones for each of her friends that were in their exact designs. She puts each cape around each of them and the other ponies were all really grateful for them. Meanwhile, Spike was writing a letter to Princess Celestia about what he learned about friendship.

Spike: Dear Princess Celestia, today I learned a great lesson about friendship. Well, you might think that it would feel good to get lots and lots of stuff, but it doesn't feel nearly as good as giving something special to somepony you really care about. But I learned that it truly is better to give than to receive, and that kindness and generosity are what lead to true friendship. And that's more valuable than anything in the world. Sometimes when you have to go through something that makes you sad, just know that your friends are always there to cheer you up and help you no matter what.

Chapter 6 End.

(A/N): And there you have it, Spike confessed yet got turned down by Rarity. I'd like to thank LordStarX101 for coming up with the idea for this scenario as I was able to make it work perfectly. I mean to be honest, you all were kind of expecting something like this to happen. Anyways, I'll see you all in the next chapter comrades so stay tuned for more in the future.

Chapter 7: Hearth's Warming Eve

It it that time of the year in all of Equestria, the holidays are near and everypony is about to celebrate Hearth's Warming Eve. A holiday similar to Christmas. It was a snowy day as The Mane 7 were on a train to Canterlot and they were extremely excited as each one of them stuck their heads out of the window of the train.

Twilight Sparkle: We're getting closer!

Rainbow Dash: I can hardly wait!

Fluttershy: I'm so excited, I. . . I feel like shouting! *softly* Woo-hoo!

(Y/N): This is going to be so awesome!

Applejack: Hooo-wee! Canterlot, here we come!

Rarity: Oh, I do hope I look festive enough!

Rarity was wearing a Christmas tree hat on her head and Pinkie Pie pops out of it.

Pinkie Pie: There it is! Canterlot!

Everypony looks in the distance to see the festive Canterlot not too far away and they all admired how it looks.

Mane 7: Oooh. . .

They all soon arrive at Canterlot as they were all at the Canterlot depot just looking around at how festive all of Canterlot is today. They then all start to walk across Canterlot.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, isn't Canterlot wonderful this time of year?

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I wish it was Hearth's Warming Eve every day.

(Y/N): Me too. Too bad it's only once a year though.

Rarity: (Y/N), didn't you say that you also spent Hearth's Warming Eve on Earth with your mother?

(Y/N): Yeah, except we don't call it Hearth's Warming, we call it Christmas.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! That sounds really festive!

(Y/N): You have no idea. Ponies. . . well in my case people, love this time of year as well. When I was just a kid, I always couldn't wait to open up my presents. I would wake up at like 5 o'clock in the morning and wake my mother up so I could go and open my presents. She was kind of annoyed, but she always loved seeing a smile on my face.

Pinkie Pie: Aw, that's sweet (Y/N).

(Y/N): Sure, it is sad that I can't spend it with her this year. But this is my first Hearth's Warming Eve in Equestria and I'm more than happy to spend it with you girls.

The mares blush a little from that before shaking it away.

Mane 6: Th-Thanks, (Y/N).

The Mane 7 walk deeper into Canterlot just having very happy expressions.

Applejack: There's so much to look at! I feel like my durned eyes are gonna pop right out of my head!

Twilight Sparkle: I have an idea, let's play 'I spy with my little eye' as we walk! I'll go first. I spy. . . an eight-foot candy cane.

Apparently Scootaloo and another filly had stuck their tongues on the cold candy cane pole and had trouble getting them off. (Y/N) uses his magic to heat up their stuck tongues so that they would be warm enough to pull off and it worked. Both of them wave over to (Y/N) as a thanks and he waves back to them as well.

Rainbow Dash: I spy a snowpony!

Everypony looks to see a pony putting a hat on top of a snowpony.

(Y/N): Hmm. . . I spy some stockings.

They all look to see some Pegasi decorating some of the places in Canterlot with some red and green stockings. Pinkie Pie then hops forward.

Pinkie Pie: I spy somepony eating a gingerbread house. . .

Pinkie then rushes into a nearby store and back out with an entire gingerbread house and she chomps the entire thing in her mouth with one swift bite.

Pinkie Pie: *munching* . . .And it's me!

(Y/N) chuckles from that as he turns to the others.

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

The rest of the mares then laugh alongside (Y/N) with that joke.

Inside of the royal castle, there was an auditorium that hundreds of ponies were sitting in with a stage up front. Apparently the real reason the Mane 7 came to Canterlot was that Princess Celestia has chosen them to put on a play that tells about the founding of Equestria. They were all backstage along with many other ponies getting ready for the show.

Twilight Sparkle: I can't believe that Princess Celestia chose us to put on the most important play of the season! Do you guys know what an honor this is? For all of us?

Fluttershy let's out an uneasy moan as she turns to the others with a worried look.

Fluttershy: Oh, I wish she hadn't honored me quite so much. . . I can't go onstage! I don't want everypony looking at me!

Fluttershy dashes away in fear and tries to burrow herself in a box full of props to hide herself.

Rarity: Fluttershy, darling, there's nothing to feel nervous about.

Fluttershy then peaks out from the box.

Fluttershy: No?

Rarity came up to her who was wearing an ornate silver crown set with a blue jewel, a long purple robe trimmed in purple-spotted white fur, and a purple/silver jeweled collar. She pulls her out of the box to go up in front of the mirror that she was originally sitting at to then start brushing her mane and getting her eyelashes touched up.

Rarity: Of course not. All across Equestria, ponies are preparing their own pageants for Hearth's Warming Eve in their own towns. It's tradition.

Fluttershy then flashes a reassuring smile.

Fluttershy: So you're saying they'll be too busy to come to our play?

Rarity: Well, no. We're in the Canterlot pageant, the biggest, most important production in all of Equestria. A lot of ponies will come to watch us.

Fluttershy: A lot?

Rarity: Hundreds.

Fluttershy then started to freak out and tremble.

Fluttershy: Hundreds?

Rarity: *gasps* Maybe even-

(Y/N): Rarity!

Rarity jumps a bit when she heard (Y/N)'s stern voice as she turned around to see him coming up right beside Fluttershy and he had a very different color palette on his coat, mane, and tail while also carrying both a cape and crown.

(Y/N): Can't you tell that you're encouraging her stage fright?

Rarity: Oh. . . oops.

(Y/N) then puts his hoof around Fluttershy to make her look at him as she was still shivering just a little bit.

(Y/N): Don't worry Fluttershy, just know that even with a lot of ponies out there, I'll still be right by your side. If you get scared, try and just imagine all of them like your animal friends, alright?

Fluttershy puts on a reassuring smile as she both blushes and nods with (Y/N) being close to her. Rarity felt a tinge bit of jealousy from that.

Rarity: Ahem. If I may ask (Y/N), what's with the different color scheme?

(Y/N) then turned to Rarity with an excited look on his face.

(Y/N): You honestly will not believe who I'm actually playing?!

Fluttershy: Who is it?

(Y/N): I went to Princess Celestia earlier because she said that she had a surprise of who I was going to play as for the Hearth's Warming play. And you won't believe what she told me when I got there?!

Both Rarity and Fluttershy were even more intrigued by this.

Rarity: Darling, who?

(Y/N): I'm playing as my own mother! (M/N)!

(A/N): You pick out the colors that you are now of (M/N).

(Y/N) hops up and down a few times excited from this. Fluttershy gave a smile out to (Y/N) as she felt very happy for him while Rarity raised an eyebrow.

Rarity: Your mother? Is that really a role that you would like to play, darling?

(Y/N): Of course! Why not?

Rarity: Well, I get that you're her son and all, but then again, do you really want to play the role of well. . . mare, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Rarity. It's my mother, no big deal. One, I've seen several plays where guys play the role of a girl. . . well in specific ways. Two, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie are playing as some male characters. And three, I'm technically the only alicorn here, so unless you've got some wing props or any other female alicorn around here that's our age, I don't think that it will be much of a problem for me.

Rarity: If you say so, darling.

(Y/N): In this time, she was actually just a little bit older than me and accomplished something that gave her the unofficial title of Princess of Equestrian Heroes.

Fluttershy: Oooh. That does sound interesting.

Suddenly, a window opens sending a gust of frigid wind and snow out towards the three.

Rarity: Oh, my hair! Applejack? Be a dear and shut those windows, will you?

Applejack who was wearing a white shirt, a Tyrolean hat with a white feather in it, and a brown jacket with short puffed sleeves shoots Rarity an annoyed look before going over to the window until she spots Rainbow Dash chanting to herself in the mirror wearing a dark gray, Roman-style military helmet with a two-tone crest in this color and brass accents.

Rainbow Dash: Aaah! Rain-bow-Dash! Rain-bow-Dash! Aaaah! Thank you, thank you!

Applejack simply glares at the blue Pegasus' ego.

Applejack: It's a reenactment of the founding of Equestria. It's not the 'Rainbow Dash Show'.

Rainbow Dash glares back at Applejack.

Rainbow Dash: Well it should be the 'Rainbow Dash Show'! I'm the star!

(Y/N) quickly get's in between them and pushes them both back from each other.

(Y/N): Break it up you two! I don't want any drama happening between us right now! However she's still right Rainbow Dash. Watch it with that ego.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh! Fine.

Twilight then walks up to the three.

Twilight Sparkle: Is everypony ready?

Applejack: Hold on.

Applejack then closes the window.

Applejack: Okay, now we're ready.

Spike then peeks in from the curtains wearing a blue Elizabethan-era jacket with orange-plumed, blue/violet cap and white collar ruff.

Spike: Curtain in two minutes!

(Y/N): We're just putting on the finishing touches Spike.

Spike nods as he goes back into the curtains.

Back to where the audience was, the show was about to start as the lights dim and a spotlight flicks on the stage and the camera zooms in as a harpsichord plays. The curtain opens to frame Spike standing by a backdrop of a wreathed, lit fireplace. He turns to face the audience and begins to narrate the play.

Spike: *faux British accent* Once upon a time, long before the peaceful rule of Celestia, and before ponies discovered our beautiful land of Equestria, ponies did not know harmony. It was a strange and dark time. A time when ponies were torn apart. . . by hatred!

Everypony in the audience gasped from this, especially the Cutie Mark Crusaders in the front row of the audience.

Spike: *normal voice* I know. Can you believe it? *faux British accent* During this frightful age, each of the three tribes, the Pegasi, the unicorns, and the Earth ponies. . .

A light then comes three toga-clad Pegasi hovering among suspended clouds, three unicorns on a cliff, and three exhausted earth ponies on a hillock.

Spike: . . .cared not for what befell the other tribes, but only for their own welfare.

Each of the three tribes turned their backs to each other in ignorance as the curtains closes.

Spike: In those troubled times, as now, the Pegasi were the stewards of the weather.

The curtain opens once more to show the Pegasi shake a gray cloud to produce rain.

Spike: But they demanded something in return: food that could only be grown by the Earth ponies.

The Pegasi descend to the stage and the two earth ponies grudgingly hand over stacks of vegetables to the pegasi, who lift off to make room for a pair of approaching unicorns.

Spike: The unicorns demanded the same. . .

The Earth ponies give over with the same reluctance towards the unicorns in giving them food and after that a backstage Pegasus pulls a rope to hoist the sun away and lower a crescent moon in its place.

Spike: . . .in return for magically bringing forth day and night. And so, mistrust between the tribes festered until, one fateful day, it came to a boil. And what prompted the ponies to clash? 'Twas a mysterious blizzard that overtook the land, and toppled the tribes' precarious peace.

The moon that was then a prop then turned to an actual moon in reality to give the vibe of going back in time to Pre-Equestria.

There was huge blizzard at a thickly blanketed settlement where the Earth ponies were living and they were all shivering to the coldness that they were feeling from the blizzard.

Spike: The normally industrious Earth ponies were unable to farm their land.

An Earth pony mare digs and picks up a dead plant only to see it wither to dust and she started to tear up as the wind blew even harder and blew her away. An entire shack is then blown away as some Earth ponies were trying to warm up inside, but the cold wind blew out their small fire.

Spike: The Earth ponies were freezing. The home of the Pegasi fared no better.

It it then shown above the clouds that the Pegasi were living no better as they were flying weakly around their icicle-encrusted structures.

Spike: The Pegasi were hungry. And the unicorns were freezing and hungry.

Inside of a mountain castle where the unicorns were living, they were around a bare banquet hall and a unicorn at the table could only be served nothing but a bean which nearly made her tear up until she sees that the doors hold them inside were about to burst open due to the strong wind.

Spike: Even the unicorns' magic was powerless against the storm.

A few unicorns tried to use their magic to keep the door shut, but it was no use as the doors give away which forced the unicorn group to run away and let the wind inside.

In another section outside, a pony from each race was fighting over a sack and they all ripped it open for it to spill out a cargo of vegetables. Each of them grimace and they started to fight one another in a brawl for the food.

Spike: Each tribe blamed the others for their suffering, and the angrier everypony grew, the worse the blizzard became.

On top of a hill, a shadowy figure could be seen as it walked out to reveal themselves wearing a (F/C) cape and they had looked to see what has become of these three tribes.

Spike: One pony however saw this and felt so much sympathy for these three tribes that she knew there had to be a solution to fix all of this. She was neither an earth pony, nor unicorn, nor pegasus, but rather something entirely special. She was the only pony of her own tribe and was nothing like anypony, she was even more. A pony with so much special potential, she was. . . an alicorn with the name of (M/N).

(Y/N) is then shown in the costume of his mother as he looks down at the entire village and flies down to see the three ponies fighting over the food, he uses his magic to break them all up and sat them down one by one.

Spike: (M/N) had what all of the tribes had at once. Strength, flight, and magic. She would often go to these ponies and told them that they shouldn't be fighting and should be working together to resolve the situation that they were in.

(Y/N) then handed each one of the ponies a vegetable that they can all eat together and gave them a bright smile. The ponies looked at each other with raised eyebrows for a minute and (Y/N) thought that they would compromise. . . but instead they all threw the food at him in the face and they all walked off turning their backs towards him. (Y/N) rubbed his head and looked down to the ground depressed before walking away.

Spike: However, the ponies kept refusing her advice over and over again. They thought that (M/N) was no better than they are. Five years before this incident, (M/N) was set out to help a pony named Gusty the Great banish harmful monsters from this time before Equestria. While they succeeded, Gusty died in the process when trying to banish one of those mysterious villains, so (M/N) had to abandon nearly all of her alicorn magic to either banish or weaken them. This is why the ponies were so ignorant towards her, for years now her power hasn't returned and some blamed her that her power was too weak to contain the blizzard.

Soon in a larger meeting hall near the Earth pony settlements, all three tribes go inside of it for a huge meeting.

Spike: And so it was decided that a grand summit would be held to figure out a way to cope with the blizzard.

Inside of the place, there was a three-wall balcony that has been split into three sections with the tribes' respective banners: winged pony head with stars, sun and fields, unicorn head with jewels. At ground level, a conference table has been set up and two Pegasi and a unicorn keep watch at the doors.

Spike: Each tribe sent their leaders.

Trumpet fanfare was then heard and every eased their chatter as each tribes leader were about to be present. Rarity then enters wearing her costume.

Spike: Daughter of the unicorn king, Princess Platinum.

Trumpet fanfare was heard once again to reveal Rainbow Dash in her costume.

Spike: Ruler of the Pegasi, Commander Hurricane.

Then a fanfare with kazoos is played as Pinkie comes out in her dessert costume as she spits out confetti.

Spike: Leader of the Earth ponies, Chancellor Puddinghead. And lastly. . .

A fanfare wasn't heard for this one as doors were instead open and everypony especially the leaders shot death glares at this pony and it was none other than (Y/N).

Spike: . . .the only alicorn among all of them, (M/N).

(Y/N) could feel all of the glares shooting at him as he walked towards the conference table slightly nervous along with the other mares.

Spike: Perhaps the tribes could finally settle their differences, and agree on a way to get through this disaster.

Each pony set their headwear down on the table with the exception of (Y/N) since he isn't wearing any headwear yet. The four shot distrustful looks before they break out into a full volume argument with each other knocking their headwear off in the process. However, (Y/N) just stayed silent and shook in head in annoyance from the random argument that started. It lasted several seconds before Rainbow Dash speaks up.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): All I wanna know is why the Earth ponies are hogging all the food!

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Us?! We're not hogging all the food, you are! Oh, wait, you're right. It's us. Well, it's only 'cause you mean old Pegasusususes are making it snow like crazy!

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): For the hundredth time, it's not us! We're not making it snow! It must be the unicorns! They're doing it with their freaky magic!

Rarity (Princess Platinum): *gasps* How dare you! Unlike you Pegasi ruffians, we unicorns would never stoop to such a thing! H-m-ph!

(Y/N) [(M/N): Do. . . I get a say in this?

Three Leaders: QUIET!

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): How long do we have to wait for your freaky powers to return and stop this meaningless disaster?! Huh?!

(Y/N) [(M/N): Well. . . I. . .

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): For once. . . I agree! This isn't some winter wonderland for all of us to have fun in!

Rarity (Princess Platinum): If we have to wait any longer, then we might as well not even exist!

(Y/N) [(M/N): I can't help it. My powers aren't what they used to be. And it seems like trying to get it back is taking longer than I thought it would.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Well I guess you should've thought about that "before" using it to banish all of those monsters.

(Y/N) [(M/N): I didn't have any other choice. It was the only way to keep these lands safe.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Noble, but foolish.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Well, if you non-Earths aren't gonna stop using your weirdo powers to freeze us all, then I'm just plum out of ideas.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): *sarcastically* What a shocker. An Earth pony with no ideas.

(Y/N) [(M/N): Commander Hurricane, please cease with your insults.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): I believe we shall be treated with respect.

Rainbow Dash then flies up to Rarity's face.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): You're not the boss of me, your royal snootiness!

Rarity was not happy with that tone.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): I beg your pardon?! I am a princess! I won't be spoken to that way!

Rarity then puts her crown on her head upside down and start to head out towards the door and Rainbow Dash tries to pass her.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Well, I'm leaving first!

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): No, I'm first!

Pinkie is seen at the front of the door trying to exit as well. The two mares charge up behind her and they all open the door fighting to push through to get out. (Y/N) just sighs and shakes his head and uses his magic to make them all stand upright on their hooves. The three mares just look at him before letting out a "Hmph" before they all walked off.

Spike: And the blizzard raged on.

Three ghost-like horses could be seen above the clouds as the ponies walked off and they were blowing down into the lands. These creatures were Windigos and they were blowing up a cold blizzard.

Spike: So the summit of the tribes did not turn out as well as hoped, and the four leaders returned home to lick their wounds. . . and basically complain. Well, all leaders but one.

(Y/N) is seen on a lonely hill looking up into the sky with worry in his eyes.

(Y/N) [(M/N): I have to fix this somehow. Nopony will trust me to stop this storm. . . but if Gusty told me one thing, it's that you shouldn't lose hope in anypony, not even yourself.

(Y/N) then flies away to go and try and find a solution to stop the blizzard once and for all.

Meanwhile, up in the clouds Fluttershy could be seen resting on a weak storm cloud who was also wearing armor and a less intricate helmet contoured to resemble a sun hat.

Rainbow Dash swiftly brushes past her and stops to face her on a flight of steps.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Atten-tion!

Fluttershy snaps upright and salutes before falling through the cloud and lands at the base of the steps knocking her silly for a second.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Well? Aren't you curious about how it went?

Fluttershy (Private Pansy): Oh! Commander Hurricane, sir! How did it go, sir?

Rainbow Dash then kicks some snow on top of Fluttershy's hat.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Horribly! Those other tribe leaders are so disrespectful! Don't they realize that we are a mighty tribe of warriors, and should not be crossed?

A gesture for emphasis knocks the snow loose again and leaves Fluttershy scrabbling for balance.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Especially that (M/N)! She hasn't got the slightest idea that we've been waiting ages for somepony to take a stand! We have got to break ranks with those weak foals!

Fluttershy then tumbles to the bottom of the steps, throwing a screenful of snow when she lands.

In a unicorn castle, Rarity comes inside shivering before falling down to the ground.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Clover the Clever! I need you!

Twilight then comes in dressed in and old brown cape and hood and she levitates a blanket over Rarity.

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): Yes, your Majesty. Did the other pony tribes see reason as I predicted?

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Those other tribes are impossible! Not even (M/N) has made any progress.

Rarity then flops onto a cushioned bench.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): I, for one, can no longer bear to be anywhere near those lowly creatures. The unicorns are noble and majestic. We will no longer consort with the likes of them!

Twilight floats a tub of water to her which Rarity plunks her front hooves in, splashing Twilight.

Inside of a bare room, Pinkie comes inside and drops down from the chimney to land on the hearth. Applejack, who had her her brown jacket and Tyrolean hat on from earlier turned to look at her.

Applejack (Smart Cookie): Wouldn't it have been easier to use the door, Chancellor?

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Maybe for you, Smart Cookie. But I am a chancellor. I was elected because I know how to think outside the box. Which means. . .

Pinkie ducks back into the fireplace and shoves her head up the chimney, causing her voice to echo.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): *slightly echoes* I can also think inside the chimney. Can you think inside a chimney?

Pinkie then walks past Applejack with her face covered in soot.

Applejack (Smart Cookie): Uh. . .

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): I didn't think so.

Applejack just groans while rolling her eyes.

Pinkie then turns and gives a huge grin as all of the soot falls off of her face.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Ohmygosh. Hold on to your hooves! I am just about to be brilliant!

Applejack (Smart Cookie): *mumbles* That'd be a first.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): I have decided that the Earth ponies are gonna go it alone!

Applejack (Smart Cookie): Aw, so you mean the other tribes didn't come around? Not even (M/N) got her powers back? Shoot. . . I really thought we could get through to 'em if we-

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Don't worry about them. We're the ones with all the food, right?

Applejack (Smart Cookie): Actually, we're all out.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Fine, then we'll have to go somewhere new where we can grow some new food. And with me as our fearless leader, what could go wrong?

Pinkie opens the doors that go outside and a huge wall of snow piles on her and Applejack just deadpans.

Applejack (Smart Cookie): *sarcastically* Where should I start?

Pinkie then puts her head up from under the snow.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): The point is. . .

And as if fate, all three leaders said the exact same thing in unison.

Tribe Leaders: We must find a new land!

However, (Y/N) said something completely different.

(Y/N) [(M/N): I must find the key to fixing this!

In the skies of the brutal blizzard, Rainbow flying through the brutal blizzard. After a few hundred yards, she notices that Fluttershy wasn't moving fast enough and stops in midair with a disgusted little groan and doubles back.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): C'mon, Private Pansy, let's get a move on! Hup-one, hup-two!

A lightning strike sends the panicked subordinate into her commander's hooves with a choked cry.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Get a hold of yourself, Private! We cannot let anything distract us from the mission at hand. To find, and if necessary, to conquer a new land!

This sends Fluttershy in loop of thought as Rainbow Dash starts pushing her forward.

Fluttershy (Private Pansy): Conquer, sir?

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): You never know where enemies might be lurking.

Fluttershy (Private Pansy): I don't see any enemies, Commander. Just. . . snow.

Rainbow Dash then spots a vague looking cloud monster and throws herself at it.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): A-ha! Who's that?

While she assiduously delivers a pummeling to the cloud, Fluttershy catches sight of a tiny black cloud floating right next to her. She lets off a yelp and dives back into Rainbow's hooves which made her somewhat annoyed.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Okay. This is getting old.

In a deep snowy forest, Rarity and Twilight were both walking through it trying to find the new land. However, Rarity simply moans her discontent at this.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Oh, this is simply taking forever. My hooves are killing me! How long have we been walking for?

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): About five minutes, your highness.

Twilight drops a bush right beside her to prove her point as she can still see the castle. Rarity just groans from that and walks on ahead.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Oh, I never imagined finding a new land would be so hard. But it'll all be worth it, don't you agree?

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): I actually think that the three tribes could've tried harder. Miss (M/N) is also doing the best she can to-

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Stoooooop!

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): What's wrong?

Rarity (Princess Platinum): That is what's wrong!

Rarity points to a stream that dramatically looks long, but it is really just a tiny stream that anypony could cross.

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): Your Highness, it's just a stream. We can cross it easily.

Twilight shows this by crossing the stream easily using some stepping stones to get across. However, Rarity said otherwise.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): I refuse to get my gown wet. I have no intention of arriving at my new land looking like a bedraggled Earth pony, or worse yet a rough-and-tumble Pegasus. I, for one, have no intention of stooping down to their level. On the other hand, I have no trouble watching you stoop down.

Twilight groans annoyingly from that and after a minute, she ties a rope bridle on herself with Rarity holding the reins on her back. Twilight then walks across the stream with the mounted Rarity on her.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): And do watch the gown, darling. It's worth more than all of the books in your library.

In another location, Pinkie and Applejack were travelling along a clifftop path with gems on it. Pinkie has attached a map to her hat brim so that it covers her face, with holes torn out for her eyes and mouth. They pace back and forth for a few seconds which started to annoy Applejack a little.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Yes, yes. This is definitely the right direction.

Applejack (Smart Cookie): It feels like we're going in circles.

It is then revealed that they have been going in circles as they both looked down at their footprints. . . and they were in a circular path.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): But that's impossible. Are you suggesting that I'm reading the map wrong?

Applejack (Smart Cookie): Absolutely not, your chancellorness. It's just that there are holes in the map, and-

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Of course! How else could I see where I was going?

Applejack (Smart Cookie): Yeah, uh-

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Or talk? I need to be able to talk! I mean, how would we survive if I just suddenly shut up?

Applejack (Smart Cookie): Heaven forbid that should happen, your chancellorship. Heh. It's just that. . . the map is also upside down.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): I got a newsflash for you, Cookie. *whispers* The world is round. There is no up or down.

Applejack then decides to feign agreement to her.

Applejack (Smart Cookie): You're right! It's such a relief to me that you're in charge of this map. . .

Pinkie stops short from that and backs up quickly to Applejack.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Relief? You don't need relief! If anypony needs relief around here, it's me! I'm a chancellor! I'm a bigshot! You're just my, um. . . my, uh. . .

Applejack: (Smart Cookie): Secretary.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Whatever.

Pinkie then sucks the whole map into her mouth and chews on it before spitting it back out onto Applejack's face slightly annoying her.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): You take the map while I enjoy some relief.

Pinkie then blinds walks towards the edge of the cliff beside her and falls down it.

Applejack (Smart Cookie): Yes, Chancellor Puddinghead.

Pinkie then pokes her head back up from the cliff with a huge grin.

Back up in the storm clouds, (Y/N) was flying at a fast pace through the clouds and had a determined look on his face.

(Y/N) [(M/N): There must either be a cause of this storm or a solution to finally having all of the tribes live in peace. Either way, it's up to me to try and fix all of this.

The storm was raging as lightning strikes were nearly inches away from striking (Y/N), but he dodged them with ease. A giant cloud then tries to block his path, but he glowed his horn and shot a beam at the cloud splitting it apart so that he can pass through it. Then the wind picked up even more which was slightly holding (Y/N) back a bit and it almost swept him away before he got an idea and made both his eyes and entire body glow (F/C) before making him increase his speed just enough to fly across the strong wind that was blowing him back.

(Y/N) [(M/N): Those ponies may not believe that I can fix all of this, but I beg to differ. I must put an end to all of this madness in the world.

Spike: And so, each leader encountered obstacles along the way, but eventually, they all arrived in a new and wondrous land. Nopony had ever seen paradise before.

(Y/N) eventually was able to get out of the raging blizzard and as he flies, he sees something in the distance that looked like sunshine. He flies swiftly towards the light and when he arrives, he was in awe of what he saw next. It was a huge land that ponies of all kind could live in and it had just the right amount of things that all tribes could have.

(Y/N) [(M/N): This is amazing! This land is perfect for the tribes! Huge mountains for the Pegasi, a mountainous region for the unicorns to settle, and finally, the Earth ponies have enough soil to make their food.

Spike: (M/N) thought that she could finally end the feud with the three tribes. However, when she looked closely, all said otherwise.

(Y/N) looks ahead of him and was surprised by what he sees next.

In the sky with a few fluffy clouds, Rainbow flies around the peak while Fluttershy hangs back at lower altitude. She then cheerfully somersaults off of some of the clouds.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): This is the new land we've been searching for!

Fluttershy (Private Pansy): What a view. . . I can see my future house from here.

Rainbow Dash then sets down a banner on a cloud that she was standing on.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): I proclaim this new land to be. . . Pegasopolis!

Rarity is then seen hunched down and happily eyeing a pile of gems on the ground on a mountain with jewels on it and Twilight was right behind her.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): I've never seen such jewels! This ruby is dazzling. This whole land is dazzling. I'm double dazzled! *squeals*

Rarity then lays down over the pile of gems that she was admiring.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): In the name of the unicorns, I hereby dub this land Unicornia!

Rarity levitates and sticks down a banner herself beside her with Twilight giving her a weak smile.

Pinkie is then seen jumping high up into the air before peeking out of a tree's high boughs and finally landing on a bump of dirt spreading it around.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): The air! The trees! The dirt! This dirt is the dirtiest dirt in the whole dirt world!

Applejack then picks up a clump of dirt and a small plant grows out of it.

Applejack (Smart Cookie): And fertile, too. Perfect for growing food.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): In the name of the Earth ponies, I think I'm gonna call this new place. . . uh. . . Dirtville!

Applejack (Smart Cookie): How about "Terrain"?

(A/N): You probably know exactly why I changed the name suggestion. If not, look at the Prologue to Season 1.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Terrain! Congratulations to me for thinking of it.

Pinkie flips her hat off her head which lands brim up and a banner with the earth ponies' crest instantly springs up on a pole.

Three Leaders: We found our new home.

(Y/N) [(M/N): Uh. . .

The three leaders heard (Y/N)'s voice as they all see him flying up in the air with a sheepish smile on his face.

Three Leaders: (M/N)?!

The three mares then recognized all of those voices as they then see that were all next to each other only a few yards away.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): I planted my flag first!

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Did not!

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Did too!

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): I planted mine earlier than first.

The Earth pony banner then falls down.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): All of you riffraff are trespassing in Unicornia!

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): The name is Pegasopolis!

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Terrain!

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Pegasopolis!

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Unicornia!

Rainbow Dash then flies up to Rarity.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): I say we fight for the land. May the best pony win!

Rarity then levitates Twilight in front of her.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): That's barbaric. Clover the Clever, throw that brute into the dungeon!

Twilight was confused by this.

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): What dungeon?

(Y/N) then flies down between the three.

(Y/N) [(M/N): Excuse me, but please. Let's not fight. How about we just all calm down and-

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Silence, knave!

(Y/N) flinches a little from that.

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): Sorry to intervene as well, but I agree with almighty alicorn. We should all calm down.

Applejack (Smart Cookie): I agree as well. Let's all calm down.

Fluttershy (Private Pansy): I vote for calm.

Rainbow Dash then turns and glares at Fluttershy. (Y/N) also starts to notice something strange, a cold breeze starts to blow.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): I'll have you court-martialed for insubordination, Private! We settle this on the battlefield!

Snow is then thrown at Rainbow Dash in the face which makes Rarity laugh at her until snow is thrown back at her which irritates Rarity.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): *laughs*

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Who dares throw a snowball at royalty?!

The culprit was revealed to be Pinkie as she was ready to throw another snowball before she notices something strange.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Wait a minute, where'd all this snow come from anyway?

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Oh no. Not again.

(Y/N) [(M/N): No! They followed us here!

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): Who followed us here, your holiness?

(Y/N) [(M/N): The Windigos.

It is then seen above the clouds that the windigos have indeed appeared and they were circling the clouds around the group to strengthen the huge snowstorm.

Spike: And so the paradise that the ponies had found was soon lost, buried beneath a thick blanket of snow and hard feelings. Instead of beautiful, it was blizzardy. Instead of wonderful, it was wintry! Instead of spectacular, it was snow-tacular! Instead of-

A mare in the audience got irritated with the constant descriptions.

Shoeshine: We get it! Move on!

Spike: *nervous laugh* Everypony was forced to seek shelter. They searched high and low, but the only shelter for miles was a cold and desolate cave. And, of course, the three tribes had to share it, and nopony was too happy about that.

Everypony was now inside of a huge cave, and all of the leaders except for (Y/N) glared at each other of having to share the cave that they are in right now.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Please, Commander Hothead.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): It's Commander Hurricane.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): *clears throat* Please, Commander, could you just stand back and give me my royal space?

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): You mean like this, your highness?

Rainbow stomps her hoof right in front of Rarity .

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Indeed not.

Rarity pushes her hoof back and points down onto the ground.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): You see this invisible line?

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Private, outline our territory for everypony to see.

The timid soldier flies to a spot of clear ground and hesitantly begins to scratch a marking into the dirt. To speed the process along, Rainbow lifts her by the hindquarters and drags her sideways to draw out the boundary all the way to the cave's back wall.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): See this real, non-invisible line? No unicorns or Earth ponies are allowed to cross it! And maybe if I'm in the mood, alicorns may cross! This is the sovereign territory of Pegasopolis!

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Clover the Clever?

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Uh. . . Smart Cookie!

Applejack (Smart Cookie): I know, I know.

All three then began to draw lines themselves all around the cave, they either bump into each other or have obstacles in their path along the way. Fluttershy has a rock in her way so she decides to go around it, but Rainbow Dash stops her.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): What are you doing? Don't go around the rock, go over it! I'm not giving up an inch of territory to the enemy!

Rarity (Princess Platinum): That rock is clearly on the Unicornia side of the cave, and it belongs to us! *whispers* Who knows? There could be jewels inside.

Rainbow Dash knocks the rock over to her territory anyways.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): I claim this rock for Pegasopolis!

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Unhand that rock this instant, you scoundrel!

Pinkie then zips over to Rainbow Dash and glances down at the rock.

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Oh, look, you found my rock. I've been looking for it everywhere.

Pinkie then picks up the rock and brings it over to her side of the cave.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Hey! You invaded our territory!

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Finders keepers, losers weepers~!

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): That's the last straw!

Both Rainbow Dash and Rarity then start to go over Pinkie's territory as she picked up the rock that she took and started running off with it and the other two mares went in pursuit of her constantly shouting and arguing. (Y/N) facepalms from this until he notices the walls were starting to ice up and he separates the mares from each other to get their attention.

(Y/N) [(M/N): Enough! All of you! All of your disagreements are causing us this weather to rage on! And at this point, I don't know if it's even possible for me to stop it now!

Rarity (Princess Platinum): This is rich coming from the same alicorn who had the power to stop. . . uh. . . what was it?. . . A hundred monsters!

(Y/N) [(M/N): Yes! At a cost though!

(Y/N) then tries to glow his horn in order to stop the walls from freezing, but the best he could do was just a crack in the ice.

(Y/N) [(M/N): I can't help it! I keep telling you that my magic isn't strong enough.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Well, then I guess you'll just have to sit there and be u. . . seless!

When Rainbow Dash said that, the ice then expands all the way to the inside of the cave and traps all of them inside.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Great. Now there's no way out! We're trapped!

Rarity (Princess Platinum): You two deserve this horrible fate. You've done nothing but argue and fight with each other!

(Y/N) [(M/N): You know I can say that you're being a hypocrite right now, right?

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): Yeah, exactly your Highness.

(Y/N) [(M/N): That goes for you too! And you as well chancellor!

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Me?! I've been trying my entire best to get along! The unicorn however, was way worse!

(Y/N) then notices that ice was starting to entrap Pinkie which makes him gasp and he tries to hold off the ice, but he wasn't strong enough.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): How ridiculous! A unicorn never stoops to fighting!

Ice then starts to entrap Rarity and (Y/N) tries to free her as well, but it was no use.

Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane): That's just 'cause you wimpy unicorns know you'd never win! Earth ponies are numbskulls!

(Y/N) tries to free Rainbow Dash, but it was no use and she was now entirely trapped in ice unable to move or speak.

Rarity (Princess Platinum): Pegasi are brutes!

Pinkie Pie (Chancellor Puddinghead): Unicorns are snobs!

The three seconds stare at the encroaching freeze line, their backs to each other, then retreat toward the common junction of their three borders. Upon colliding, they whirl to face each other with a drawn-out cry of surprise, then sigh with relief. However, huge roars made them scared as they hugged each other in fear.

(Y/N) [(M/N): Oh no!

The three then turned to (Y/N) who was flying up in the air staring at the ceiling to see the windigos circling around them.

Fluttershy (Private Pansy): What is that thing?

(Y/N) [(M/N): Windigos!

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): I've heard you say that name before your holiness. What exactly are they?

(Y/N) [(M/N): They're mystic winter creatures that my mentor Star Swirls and Gusty told me about. They feed off of hatred and fighting. The more somepony fights the stronger a snowstorm comes. I didn't want to believe that they were the cause of this, but I was wrong.

(Y/N) then shoots a small magic blast up at the windigos and they felt only a tiny burn, but it was way to weak to stun them.

(Y/N) [(M/N): I tried to tell them all that they need to stop fighting but. . . due to their loss in trust in me, I can't even lay a single dent into the monsters.

Applejack (Smart Cookie): Then. . . this is our fault. We three tribes. . . we brought this blizzard to our home by fightin' and not trustin' each other. Now it's destroyin' this land, too.

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): And now our bodies will become as cold as our hearts. . . all because we were foolish enough to hate.

Fluttershy (Private Pansy): Well, I don't hate you. . . I actually hate Commander Hurricane a lot more than I hate you guys.

The other two giggle from that and the windigos didn't like that as they started to pick up speed around the group. (Y/N) notices this and smiles as he flies down and brings the group closer.

(Y/N) [(M/N): Hate is pretty strong there, young one.

Fluttershy (Private Pansy): Well, in that case, Actually, I don't really hate her, I just really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really dislike her.

The two mares giggle from that once again which made the windigos irritated even more as they pick up even more speed.

Ice then starts to envelop the ponies which worries (Y/N) before he get's an idea.

(Y/N) [(M/N): Tell me young ponies, do you all truly hate each other?

Applejack (Smart Cookie): No, in fact I feel like we all are the same.

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): Me too.

(Y/N) [(M/N): When you three have been around your leaders, you've done nothing but try to calm their arguments, which is something I can admire. You all understand that nopony is different whether you are a Pegasus, Unicorn, or Earth pony. I'm proud of to see that you all understand that there is no difference at all from who you really are.

The three ponies smile from this as they were almost enveloped in ice.

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): (M/N) is right you guys. Now matter what our differences are, we're all ponies, and we can all work together.

(Y/N) nearly got scared from the ponies nearly being enveloped in ice until something happend. . . Twilight's horn glows white for a brief second before it then thawed out all of them in one swift flash. Fluttershy and Applejack back up in shock while (Y/N) stares in awe. A brilliant pink fire pours upward from her horn and goes towards (Y/N) which wraps around him before it all goes inside of him which causes his aura to glow pink instead of (F/C). (Y/N) could feel so much energy inside of him that he smiled and looked up at the windigos before blasting a pink scorching beam at them which started to gush out the windigos. With the windigos gone, fire that remained came back down towards the group and formed into a flaming pink heart shape.

Fluttershy and Applejack then start to approach Twilight.

Fluttershy (Private Pansy): What was that?

Applejack (Smart Cookie): I didn't know unicorns could do that.

Twilight Sparkle (Clover the Clever): I didn't either.

(Y/N) [(M/N): It was all because of you three.

Three Seconds: Huh?

(Y/N) [(M/N): As I stated you all were able to defuse all of what happened because you all joined together. You all understood the true meaning of the most powerful thing that made us where we are now. The true meaning. . . of friendship.

The mares all smiled from this as they face (Y/N) and bowed to him to show their thanks.

All through the night, (Y/N) taught them more about what they can do as friends to keep the Fire of Friendship lit up the entire night. They had conversations, sung carols, and even laughing at one other with some jokes.

Spike: All through the night, the three ponies kept the fire of friendship alive by telling stories to one another and by singing songs, which of course became the winter carols that we all still sing today. Eventually, the warmth of the fire and singing and laughing reached the leaders, and their bodies began to thaw. And it even began to melt their hearts.

Once the Fire of Friendship was big enough, (Y/N) was able to use his enhanced magic to thaw out the leaders as they were all slightly dizzy from being trapped in ice but they were in good spirits as they all went to their seconds and thanked them. The leaders then all turned to (Y/N) with guilty looks to say that they're sorry, but (Y/N) was very forgiving to them. (Y/N) then walks to the entrance of the cave and used his magic to finally thaw out the entire cave and when they all went outside, it was sunny once again and the snow was beginning to melt.

Spike: The three leaders agreed to share the beautiful land, and live in harmony ever afterwards. It even turned (M/N) as their new peaceful leader of all of the tribes.

A pole was then put into the ground on a small hill and Rainbow hits a rock on top of it to drive it into the ground. Once she was finished with that, Pinkie and Rarity pulled a rope back to lift a banner on the pole. Fluttershy then flies up and puts a golden crown on top of (Y/N)'s head which made him smile.

Spike: And together, they named their new land. . .

Mane 7: Equestria!

Back in reality, the show was then over as everypony in the audience cheered and the Mane 7 including Spike all lined up to one another and bowed down to the crowd as a thanks for attending the show. Confetti is then shot up into the air before everypony in the entire theater started to sing a carol.

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Everypony: The fire of friendship lives in our hearts

As long as it burns, we cannot drift apart

Though quarrels arise, their numbers are few

Laughter and singing will see us through (will see us through)

We are a circle of pony friends

A circle of friends we'll be to the very end

The curtains then close after the carol as the audience cheers once again.

Backstage, the Mane 7 were all gathered together congratulating themselves on their performance.

Twilight Sparkle: We should be so honored that Princess Celestia chose us! She must really think we exemplify what good friends are!

The windows were open once again which made Rarity glare at Applejack.

Rarity: Applejack, I thought you closed all the windows.

Applejack: Don't blame me. Rainbow Dash should've flown up there and shut it. After all, she's got wings.

Rainbow Dash: Why do I always have to do all the high up chores? Why can't Twilight use her magic for a change!

The mares then all started arguing for a few seconds before they hear someone clear their throat and they all turned to see (Y/N) giving them a huge glare.

(Y/N): You were saying. . .?

Rainbow Dash: W-We were saying that. . . Y'know what? I got it.

Rainbow Dash goes to close the doors and all of the mares laugh from this. As soon as Rainbow Dash closes the doors, (Y/N) decided to go to the doors and looked up at the night sky and a deep thought came to his mind.

(Y/N): (Merry Christm- Well, in this case. Happy Hearth's Warming Eve, mom.)

Chapter 7 End.

Chapter 8: Baby Cakes

It is a pleasant daytime today as both Mr. and Mrs. Cake have had a baby. The Mane 7 asked if they could come to see the foals and they both said yes. In a hospital, the Mane 7 were letting out excited chatter as they were peeking through a long window of the maternity ward where the babies were held.

Applejack: Can you believe the new baby is finally here?

Twilight Sparkle: Cup Cake and Carrot Cake must be so proud!

Rarity: I wonder if it's a filly or a colt?

Pinkie Pie: I wanna see the new baby pony! I wanna see! Which one is it?!

(Y/N): Whoa, calm down Pinkie. Look.

(Y/N) points to where Mr. Cake is as he standing over one of the bassinets. He must have been up all night as his bow tie was loose, his mane was unkempt, and he had a faceful of beard stubble.

Mr. Cake: Meet our son, Pound Cake.

Mr. Cake moves the blanket to expose a tiny little newborn foal sleeping as he had light goldish gray coat and brown mane. The newborn colt let's out a cute yawn as he also reveals that he has wings marking him as a Pegasus.

Mane 7: Awww. . .

Mr. Cake: . . .and our daughter, Pumpkin Cake.

Mr. Cake then turns around to the other bassinet and pulls down the blanket to reveal a newborn filly as she had a light yellow coat, a light brilliant orange mane, and she had a horn on her head to reveal that she's a unicorn. She also let out a cute yawn before sucking on her front hoof.

Mane 7: Huh?

Pinkie Pie: Two new foals for me to play with? *gasps* That's two, two, two times the fun! This is the greatest day ever!

Pinkie then quickly darts out of view and instantly appears inside of the maternity ward wearing a party hat and she also as a party kazoo clamped in her teeth. The Mane 6 outside of the ward were confused by Pinkie's antics.

Pinkie Pie: We need to celebrate your birthday, babies, 'cause you were just born today! Woo-hoo!

Pinkie was about to blow into the kazoo until a mare named Nurse Redheart came in and stopped Pinkie from doing so.

Nurse Redheart: Shhh. The babies are trying to sleep.

Pinkie Pie: But I was just-

Nurse Redheart: Shhh!

Pinkie Pie: But-

Nurse Redheart: Shhh!

Pinkie glances in the departing nurse's direction, then slips between the two newborns and starts to sing quietly.

Pinkie Pie: Happy happy birthday to you and you today-

Pinkie then disappears in a flash and appears back to where the rest of the Mane 7 are thanks to (Y/N)'s magic.

(Y/N): Pinkie, what part of "The babies are trying to sleep" do you not understand?

Pinkie Pie: Aw, come on. I just wanted to sing them a little happy birthday.

(Y/N): You can do that after their out of the ward, Pinkie. Plus there's more foals in there than them, so you might cause a tiny problem.

Twilight Sparkle: Tiny is a bit of an understatement.

Applejack: Something's got me thinking though. How in thunderation is one of them twins a Pegasus and the other one a unicorn?

(Y/N): Yeah, I was wondering about that too. Aren't you both Earth ponies?

Mr. Cake: Don't worry, I can easily explain. My great-great-great-great grandfather was a unicorn, and Cup Cake's great aunt's second cousin twice removed was a Pegasus. That makes sense, right?

(Y/N) was just dumbfounded by that.

(Y/N): That. . . seems like a long way to go for an easy explanation, but I guess so if it's in the family tree.

Rainbow Dash: Aw, yeah! Heh, just you wait! Once little Pound Cake there gets his wings going, he'll be all over the place.

Rainbow Dash zips back and forth a few times.

Twilight Sparkle: And be careful around Pumpkin Cake.

Rarity: Baby unicorns get strange magic surges that come and go.

(Y/N): And you're lucky to not have to deal with alicorn magic. Apparently from my past, I had more than just strange magic surges, but that's probably just me.

Pinkie then appears inside of the ward again in between both of the foals with a chocolate cake in her hooves.

Pinkie Pie: Quick! Make a wish and blow out your candles! Which is easy, 'cause there are zero candles! You are zero years old, after all!

Nurse Redheart: Shhhh!

Nurse Redheart's shushing causes Pinkie to twitch backward slightly and hit herself in the face with the cake. She ends up with an embarrassed smile framed by chocolate icing around her mouth and a beard/mustache of white from the cake's trim. (Y/N) then turns towards the other mares.

(Y/N): That's Pinkie folks!

The other mares chuckle from that.

One month later in Sugarcube Corner, the foals have now grown a little bit as they can now walk and both their manes and tails were more clear along with Pumpkin Cake having a blue bow in her mane. They both were also wearing diapers.

Both of the babies let out happy gurgles as they were both walking and playing around on the floor until Pinkie bursts in from the kitchen with a cake on her head with the number one on it. She hops cheerfully towards the foals and starts to sing to them.

Pinkie Pie: Happy month-i-versary to you and you today!

I-can't-believe-you're-already-a-month-old. Time-sure-flies-doesn't-it-wow. Seems-like-only yesterday-you-were-born.

But now you're a month old today, hey!

Both of the foals blow into their party kazoos and jump onto Pinkie and tackle her to the ground while letting out cute giggles. Mr. Cake sees this and let's out a little concern before just smiling and going back to work. Pinkie then pops back up in between the kids.

Pinkie Pie: Are you ready for your favoritest game in the whole wide world?

Pinkie Pie dives through the double doors leading into a storage room, then hangs her forelegs over the top edges once they stop swinging.

Pinkie Pie: Where's Pinkie Pie?

Pinkie then quickly opens the doors and sticks her head out.

Pinkie Pie: Here I am!

Pinkie repeats it again as the foals laugh and cheer at the little game that she was putting on for them.

Mr. and Mrs. Cake were doing their normal duties as Mr. Cake brings in a couple of boxes of pastries in the storage room on a table. They both look at Pinkie with a slight worried look at seeing what she thinks taking care of the babies are like. When she darts back into the kitchen, she blows raspberries at the kids and Mrs. Cake pokes her head out from the kitchen.

Mrs. Cake: Everything okay in there? *sing-song* Who needs a diaper change?

Pinkie Pie: Don't worry, they're fine!

However, when Pinkie said that she picks Pound Cake up and takes a whiff at him to notice that he did indeed have a gross smell and he did need a diaper change.

Pinkie Pie: Oogh, I mean. . .

Mr. Cake then bursts out from the storage room with two fresh diapers on his tail.

Mr. Cake: Oh, I got it.

He then lays Pound and Pumpkin side by side on an open patch of a countertop and quickly takes off their soiled diapers to then throw them into a nearby trash can. He then deploys some baby powder onto the foals and then immediately puts the new and clean diapers on the babies and they looked good as new. The two babies giggle as Mr. Cake goes to wash his hooves.

Mr. Cake: Is anypony hungry?

Pinkie Pie: Ah, no thanks. I just had a big breakfast.

Mr. Cake throws Pinkie a funny look as Mrs. Cake enters from the storage room, a tray with two bottles balanced on her tail.

Mrs. Cake: I'm on it.

With a flick of her tail, Mrs. Cake sends the two bottles in the air directly into the babies mouths as they start to suck and drink the milk out of the bottles. Pinkie watches them drink their bottles with slight impatience as she looks at a wristwatch on her hoof. As soon as they were done drinking their milk, the babies sat up and their smiles turned into looks of general distress. Pinkie eyes them quizzically before breaking out in a huge smile.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, oh, you're making funny faces! I have one! Bleghhh!

She bugs one eye out and lets her tongue hang loose.

Mr. Cake: *chuckles* No, you see, Pinkie, the babies need to be burped.

Mr. Cake scoops the foals up, leans one over each shoulder, and starts patting both tiny backs at once. In no time flat he is rewarded with a double-barreled belch that brings great revulsion to Pinkie's face for a brief instant, but she brightens immediately afterward.

Pinkie Pie: All set now? Everything good? Okay, who wants to play again?

Pinkie then zips off and the babies jump out of their dad's arms and started tottering eagerly after her. As they were, Pound Cake stumbles and falls near a stack of blocks and eyes them before standing up on his hind legs and knocks them over. Before he could fall back onto the floor, Mrs. Cake dives in low to catch him.

Mrs. Cake: Uh uh uh, Pound Cake, no pounding things.

Pound Cake simply just smiles. Pumpkin Cake, still following Pinkie, stops by the dropped baby powder can and gets its non-business end in her mouth. After a moment's sucking or gumming on it Mrs. Cake walks up, clicks her tongue reprovingly, and takes it away in her own teeth.

Mr. Cake: Uh uh uh uh, we don't chew on things, Pumpkin Cake.

Pinkie Pie: Except food.

Mrs. Cake then drops the baby powder can with a look of shock on her face.

Mrs. Cake: *gasps* Food! Great cinnamon sticks, I completely forgot!

Pinkie Pie: No, you just fed them bottles, remember?

Mrs. Cake: Not the babies' food!

Mr. Cake: Gah! The food for the enormously big catering order we have to deliver today!

Mrs. Cake: Oh, with the new twins, we've been so distracted!

Mrs. Cake then slings up a couple of baby carriers on her back and Mr. Cake puts the foals in the carriers.

Mr. Cake: Quick, honeybun, we need to find a babysitter to watch the foals while we take care of this.

As the two head for the door, Pinkie Pie felt eager.

Pinkie Pie: I could do it! I wanna do it! Oh, the babies love playing with me, I'll do it!

Outside in Ponyville, the Cakes were on their way to find a babysitter for the foals and Pinkie happily hops after them.

Mrs. Cake: I wonder who would be available on such short notice.

Pinkie Pie: Me! Me! Pick me!

The Cakes arrived at Fluttershy's cottage and they asked her if she could babysit the foals.

Fluttershy: Oh, I would love to babysit!

The Cakes through on hopeful smiles from this until Fluttershy said something else.

Fluttershy: But I can't today, sorry. I promised Angel we'd go on a picnic.

The tiny white rabbit is seen tapping his foot and he points to the picnic basket beside him impatiently.

The Cakes then dejectedly take their leave as Fluttershy puts her head out the door.

Fluttershy: You understand, don't you? Y-you're not mad at me, are you? Please don't be mad at me!

Pinkie then pops up cradling Angel and rocking him vigorously.

Pinkie Pie: I'll do it! Pick me!

At the Golden Oak Library, the Cakes are inside and they ask Twilight if she can babysit for them, but she shakes her head sadly.

Twilight Sparkle: I have to finish this report for the Princess summarizing all my other reports to the Princess.

Spike is then seen standing on a stool balancing with one foot and carrying a bunch of papers all over his body. The Cakes immediately leave ignoring Pinkie who was rocking a book that had a diaper on, back and forth.

Pinkie Pie: I wanna babysit! Pick me!

The Cakes arrive at Sweet Apple Acres with beaming smiles hoping to see if Applejack had the time to babysit, but as soon as they saw that she was bucking some apple trees in a hurry, their smiles faded as they could instantly tell that she was busy. Applejack quickly the dropped apples in a basket.

Applejack: Babysit? Now? When there's a swarm o' hungry caterpillars headin' this way? I gotta get all these apples picked before they get swarmed on!

A caterpillar tries to take an enormous bite out of a nearby apples, but Applejack takes it away before it could and it fell face first at the dirt. The Cakes then head out as Pinkie darts out of nowhere rocking a bunch of apples in her hooves.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh, I wanna do it!

The Cakes then go to Rainbow Dash who was up on a cloud and to no surprise, she had to decline the favor as she shook her head.

Rainbow Dash: I got tickets to the Wonderbolts airshow this afternoon. Gotta dash!

Rainbow then flies off with enough speed to vaporize the cloud and leave two earth pony parents goggling after her. Pinkie is then seen with a cloud that had a diaper on and tosses it back and forth over her head onto her hooves.

Pinkie Pie: Ask me! Mememememememememememememe!

Pinkie then wasn't paying attention to what she was doing and forgets to catch the cloud and it bursts apart upon hitting the ground. After a furtive glance at the aftermath, she bails out at top speed.

At Carousel Boutique, the Cakes were right in front of Rarity at the front door and she also declined the favor.

Rarity: Moi? Babysit? N- Oh nonononononononono!

The Cakes immediately head out crestfallen from that, but Rarity decides to humor them.

Rarity: I'm flattered that you would think about me though.

Pinkie then appears out of nowhere from the top of the screen hanging on it which surprises Rarity.

Pinkie Pie: Hello? Right here. Let me do it!

The Cakes had one last decision besides Pinkie as they instantly went to (Y/N)'s house and knocked on his door a couple of times. He then comes out to see the Cakes.

(Y/N): Mr. and Mrs. Cake? This is a surprise. What can I do for you?

Mr. Cake: (Y/N), we were wondering if you had time on your hooves to babysit the foals while we're away for the day.

(Y/N): Babysit? Hmm. . .

(Y/N) looks up into the air and puts his hoof on his chin pondering and the Cakes got nervous looks from that as they thought that he was going to decline as well. However, (Y/N) said something else.

(Y/N): Actually, I do have free time for today to babysit. I just realized that I was actually supposed to have an audience with the mayor today, but it was postponed to tomorrow due to them having some organization issues.

The Cakes sighed in relief from that and Pinkie who was behind them looking at the scene just jaw dropped from that.

Mrs. Cake: Thank you, (Y/N). If you wouldn't mind, can you come with us to Sugarcube Corner and we'll get you everything that you need to babysit Pound and Pumpkin.

(Y/N): Sure, no problem.

The Cakes then guide (Y/N) back to Sugarcube Corner and Pinkie had her eyes trained on them and was still jaw dropped from the Cakes choosing (Y/N) to babysit over her.

Back at Sugarcube Corner, the Cakes were rushing in and out from the storage room grabbing stuff that they needed which made (Y/N) surprised.

(Y/N): Whoa! You two sure look like that you're in a hurry.

Mr. Cake: Yes, you see while we were taking care of the kids, we realized that we have forgotten some duties of our own!

(Y/N): Well, no one can multitask everything.

Mr. Cake: Many ponies do say that you're good with kids, (Y/N). Can you really handle the foals?

(Y/N): Heh, I've handled three little fillies at once with some help. I'm sure I can babysit two little foals.

Mrs. Cake: Thank you, (Y/N). We really appreciate it.

Mrs. Cake then rushes up to a scroll that was one a huge cake with no frosting and tosses it to (Y/N) which he caught with his magic.

Mrs. Cake: Oh, here you are, dearie. All of your responsibilities are on this list.

(Y/N): Yes, ma'am. You can count on me.

Mrs. Cake was about to go and get something until Mr. Cake intervened.

Mr. Cake: We'll frost it when we get there! C'mon, sugarplum, tick-tick!

Mr. Cake pulls the cake outside while Mrs. Cake turns back to (Y/N) one last time.

Mrs. Cake: Take good care of our two precious little ginger snaps!

(Y/N): It won't be a problem at all, Mrs. Cake.

Mrs. Cake then get's one last thought as she whispers something to (Y/N).

Mrs. Cake: *whispers* Oh, and one last thing.

(Y/N): What is it?

Mrs. Cake looked to the sides before answering (Y/N).

Mrs. Cake: *whispers* Try not to let Pinkie Pie get too involved, okay dearie?

(Y/N): What? Why?

Mrs. Cake: *whispers* It's just that. . . we don't know if we think that she knows the responsibilities of taking care of foals like you do.

(Y/N): Well. . . I'll do my best.

Mrs. Cake: Great. Again, thank you (Y/N). This is a big help for us.

Mrs. Cake then rushes out of the kitchen to go along with Mr. Cake and they both leave to go on the big errand that they had. (Y/N) then closes the doors and sighs in relief. However, a familiar pink party mare slowly rises up right beside (Y/N) with a huge smile as she tilts her head towards him. (Y/N) just turns and raises an eyebrow at Pinkie.

(Y/N): . . .What?

Pinkie Pie: Don't you see?! With both of us here, this will be twice the fun! Twice the playtime!

Pinkie then grabs (Y/N)'s cheeks and pulls him towards her face.

Pinkie Pie: And with you here (Y/N), it'll be twice the happiness for not only us, but the foals as well!

(Y/N): Pinkie. . .

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! I need to make an extra list of all the fun things we can do with the foals!

(Y/N): Pinkie!

Pinkie Pie: And best of all, it'll be like we're both-

(Y/N): PINKIE!

Pinkie Pie: Oh. Yeah, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Look, I know how much you are excited to babysit the Cake twins, but are you really sure you know the responsibility of taking care of babies?

Pinkie Pie: I can be responsible. Why, responsibility is my middle name. Pinkie Responsibility Pie.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Oh, please. If you ask me, you're middle name should be something more of your personality like. . .

Pinkie Pie: Responsibility, see?

Pinkie pulls out a birth certificate out of nowhere and instantly shows it to (Y/N) who reads it and was dumbfounded by what he read on it.

(Y/N): Pinkie. . . Responsibility. . . Pie. . .! How did you. . .?!

Pinkie Pie: Now, come on! Let's see what these foals want to play first!

Pinkie hops to the babies who just stare up at her with steadily building worry. She then gives a big silly grin to the babies and she was met with a stereo outburst of full-throated crying. When that happens, both (Y/N) and Pinkie look at each other with worried looks and could think of one thing to say.

(Y/N) and Pinkie Pie: Uh Oh.

Both of them were flustered by the foals bawling.

(Y/N): Okay, don't panic. Pinkie! Do you know anything that calms them down?

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! Yes! Don't cry little friends! Look, look!

Pinkie races across the room and hides behind the storage doors.

Pinkie Pie: Where's Pinkie Pie. . .? Where's Pinkie Pie?

Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake trade a bewildered look, then start crying all over again.

Pinkie Pie: Oh no

Pinkie then bursts back out from the doors.

Pinkie Pie: I'm right here, see?

The little game made no difference as the foals were still crying, Pinkie tried making funny faces at the foals and it did nothing either.

Pinkie Pie: Um, (Y/N)! I could use some help here!

(Y/N): Pinkie, you're not seeing it right. I think they want to play with something "they" want to play. Not what you want to play.

(Y/N) uses his magic to bring forth some blocks and a small stuffed animal to the foals and places both of the objects in front of them. Pound and Pumpkin Cake trade some looks before looking at the objects and they then changed from two babies crying to two babies playing with their toys. Pinkie was just surprised by that.

Pinkie Pie: Wow, how did you know what they wanted (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I've babysat before. I kind of had the experience.

Pinkie looks at both of the foals happily playing with their toys until she got an idea and ran back into the storage room and brought out a bunch of cooking utensils and started balancing them on herself which made (Y/N) confused.

(Y/N): Pinkie, what are you doing?

Pinkie Pie: I'm going to give these little guys something else that they should play with.

(Y/N) then goes wide eyed from this.

(Y/N): Pinkie! I don't think that you should using cooking utensils around. . .

Pinkie then accidentally slips and falls which making the utensils fly off her and some knocked over the tiny stack of blocks that Pound Cake was building with and a fork went through the middle of the stuffed animal that Pumpkin Cake was playing with.

(Y/N): . . .Babies.

Both Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake see this and immediately started bawling their eyes out again and (Y/N) glares at Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: *nervous chuckle* . . .Oops.

(Y/N) then picks both of the ruined toys and utensils laying on the floor and puts them somewhere contained.

(Y/N): Alright then, I suppose you've got an idea on how to handle THIS!

Pinkie Pie then contemplates on something to stop the foals from crying.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, think think think. . . Aha!

(Y/N): You've got an idea?!

Pinkie Pie: Yep, follow me!

In the storage room where it was dark, Pinkie puts both of the babies near a little table with a vase and they both looked at each other thoroughly confused.

Pinkie Pie: Hey guys, watch this!

In front of the foals is a red curtain backdrop, a broom, and a stool. Applause is made as Pinkie trots into view with a spotlight following her and she grabs the broom to use its handle end as a microphone.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, you're a wonderful crowd here tonight! Where y'all from?

Pinkie holds out the end of the broom to the kids and Pumpkin Cake opens her mouth to answer, but nothing comes out so Pinkie pulls the broom back to her.

Pinkie Pie: Wow, that's great. Now you see, my friend (Y/N) here has some comedy that he wants to share with ya. So, let's give it up for (Y/N)!

Applause is heard once again as (Y/N) walks into view with a bored look that said that he didn't want to do this, but he gave a forced smile to the babies.

(Y/N): (I can't believe I agreed to this. This will not work.) Soooo. . . I heard Rarity's cat Opal was coughing up hairballs all night. We thought it was a. . . CAT-tastrophe.

A rimshot jingle was heard as the twins only reacted with puzzled stares and silence. Pinkie however gives a laugh at the joke.

Pinkie Pie: *laughs* Get it? CAT-tastrophe?

(Y/N) simply sighs from the corny joke that he made while the twins remained with an indifferent reaction.

(Y/N): (Speaking of cats, this reminds me of a certain golden hair tomboy girl that also makes corny puns. She mostly did them about her part-cat partner.)

Pinkie Pie: Try another one, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Oh boy. . . uh. . . I wanted to give my complements to all of the sidewalks. . . for keeping me off the streets.

Pinkie then zips over to a snare drum and cymbal set up in a corner to play the jingle herself this time, getting only a fresh wave of crying from the twins.

Pinkie Pie: Gee, tough crowd.

(Y/N) just looks at Pinkie over at the drums and facehoofs. When he looks back in front of him, Pinkie was already standing in front of him with the broom in her hand which made him look back and forth from her blink of an eye movement.

Pinkie Pie: Tell me about it.

(Y/N): Pinkie! Stand-up comedy is NOT going to work on month old foals! How about we just give them-

Pinkie covers (Y/N)'s mouth with her hoof and she got an idea in her head.

Pinkie Pie: Don't worry (Y/N)! I wasn't gonna pull off a show stopper, but they're a lovely audience and I they you deserve it!

(Y/N) just gives a confused look at that.

(Y/N): *muffled* What? What do you mean?

Pinkie pulls both her and (Y/N) backstage for a second before they both come back out with rubber pig noses on and Pinkie started to sing to them while bouncing all over the place pushing (Y/N) around with her who was getting annoyed.

Pinkie Pie: First you jiggle your tail! Oink oink oink!

Then you wriggle your snout! Oink oink oink!

Then you wiggle your rump! Oink oink oink!

Then shout it out! Oink oink oink!

Pinkie sings the verse twice more at faster tempos and the foals expressions deteriorate from confusion to crying once more. Eventually, (Y/N) tries to stop Pinkie from trying to do her little musical by trying to stop her from bouncing all over the place, but it instead ended up with Pinkie tripping over (Y/N) and they both tumbled across the floor over to a cabinet with their rubber snouts falling off as well. A bag of flour then falls onto both of them and white clouds puff out in all directions and clear to show that every square inch of them was white with flour all over them. The foals see this and fall silent, then break into happy gurgles and laughter at the sight.

Pinkie Pie: There, see? Nothing to this babysitting business!

Pinkie smiles wearily before falling to the ground exhausted from what she just did. (Y/N) just rolls his eyes and shakes his head.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Well, that's one way to do it.

They both eventually got cleaned up from the flour and (Y/N) was currently looking at the list that the Cakes gave him and he sees what's next.

(Y/N): Hmm. . . snack time.

Pinkie then rushes up behind (Y/N) which surprises him.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! That should be easy enough.

Pinkie goes over to a cabinet and grabs two bowls filled with soft food and brings them over to the twins who were in adjacent high chairs. Pound Cake was banging on his tray while Pumpkin Cake was sucking her hoof.

Pinkie Pie: Okie-dokie! Eat up!

Pinkie places both of the plates down in front of the foals and they both look at the bowls before staring up at her with blank faces. Pinkie then tries to give them an example by picking up an empty bowl.

Pinkie Pie: Like this! Num-num-num, num-num-num-num! Ahh!

(Y/N) then comes up to her levitating a spoon.

(Y/N): Pinkie, you can't just tell them to eat. You have to encourage them to want to eat. Like this!

(Y/N) scoops up a piece of food from Pound Cake's bowl and puts it in front of the colt's face.

(Y/N): Pound Cake. Here comes the choo-choo train. *train noises*

Pound Cake giggles from that and chomps on the spoon that (Y/N) had in front of him. He chews on his food before swallowing it made him let out a happy laugh.

(Y/N): See Pinkie? Like that.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Let me try! Let me try!

Pinkie grabs the spoon that (Y/N) was levitating and puts it in front of Pumpkin Cake's face next.

Pinkie Pie: Pumpkin Cake! Look! This grub is an alien. It said that it wants you to eat it. Wheeeeee-ooooooo!

Pumpkin Cake had the same reaction that Pound Cake did as she giggled and ate the food that was on the spoon and chews it down. Pinkie and (Y/N) both gave huge smiles to each other.

(Y/N): There you go, Pinkie! That was perfect!

Pinkie blushed a little that she received a compliment from (Y/N).

(Y/N): How about you give some food to Pumpkin Cake while I take Pound Cake?

Pinkie Pie: Sure! This is will be fun for both us and the twins.

It took longer than they both thought as after about 20 minutes, both of the twins bowls were empty and they had food all over them from trying to eat and they were both just giving out adorable gurgles. However, (Y/N) and Pinkie were breathing a little heavily.

Pinkie Pie: Wow! I did not think that feeding was this hard.

(Y/N): You and me both, Pinkie.

Both of the babies then started to make some weird faces which Pinkie sees.

Pinkie Pie: Ooooh! They're making funny faces again. . .! Wait! No they're not. What did Mr. Cake say about these kinds of faces?

(Y/N): They need to burped Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Right! What you said.

(Y/N) carries both of the foals up and put both of them over his shoulders to face their backs towards Pinkie. He gestures for Pinkie to pat their backs which she smiles at and goes over and starts patting both of their backs lightly, but rapidly.

Both of the babies then let out some big burps this time which surprised both (Y/N) and Pinkie.

(Y/N): Woah-oh! That's a big one.

Pinkie Pie: Looks at they either ate food or they had a balloon pop inside of them.

(Y/N) chuckles from that.

(Y/N): Good one. So let's see. . .

(Y/N) pulls out the list that Mrs. Cake gave him and sees what's next.

(Y/N): Bath time. That seems fair given that they are a bit of a mess from eating. Hey, Pinkie can you go to the bathroom and set up a nice bubbly tub for these two?

Pinkie salutes to (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Yes, sir!

Pinkie then zips on through to the where the bathroom is to set up the bath for the foals.

In the bathroom of Sugarcube Corner, Pinkie finishes setting up up a bathtub filled with steaming sudsy water as she turns the faucet off.

Pinkie Pie: Bath's ready (Y/N)!

(Y/N) then walks into the bathroom and set both of the foals down and takes both of their diapers off so they don't get wet while him and Pinkie were washing them. As soon as he finishes doing that however, both of the babies jump up with a happy yell and race off, with Pinkie and (Y/N) in hot pursuit.

(Y/N): Hey! Get over here!

Pinkie chases after Pound Cake while (Y/N) chases after Pumpkin Cake. They both keep chasing them around the place until they eventually come back into the bathroom and Pumpkin Cake starts chewing on a towel which (Y/N) makes her let go of.

(Y/N): Nuh-uh! We don't put towels in our mouth, Pumpkin Cake.

(Y/N) quickly scoops Pumpkin Cake up in his hooves and turns to Pinkie who was looking around with growing panic in the room for the other foal.

Pinkie Pie: Where's Pound Cake?! I was just chasing him a second ago!

Both of them then heard giggling as they both walked up to a medicine cabinet to see Pound Cake's tail hanging out of it. Pinkie then opens the cabinet and they are both met with the colt standing on his hind legs before he rushes off again. (Y/N) hands Pinkie, Pumpkin Cake and chases after Pound Cake and he eventually grabs him by the mane with his teeth. Both Pinkie and (Y/N) finally deposit the twins in the tub. However, they're reward was a fresh wave of screams and tears.

(Y/N): Oh, not again!

Pinkie then get's an idea as she digs into they tub and pulls out a hoof-load of bubbles.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, look, guys! Bubbles!

Pinkie gently blows some bubbles in the air which makes the babies stop crying and they just smile while looking at the bubbles. (Y/N) looks over to Pinkie and winks at her which makes her give a smile as well. They both then decided to play around with the bubbles to encourage the foals as Pinkie puts a beard of soap suds on her face and (Y/N) makes a mustache with the soap. Everything is sweetness and light until a particularly large bubble bursts on Pumpkin's horn and the crying starts again. (Y/N) and Pinkie look at each other with worried looks and they shake themselves clean.

(Y/N) then levitates a rubber ducky and gives it a squeeze to make it squeak before he levitates it into the tub with the twins.

(Y/N): Look you two, some bath toys.

The twins then stop crying from this and grew happy looks from the toy. Pinkie smiles at this before getting an idea and rushes off to bring even more bath toys for the foals. She brings in a penguin and a sponge, a beach ball and a inflatable crab, but she came back in with a tugboat and a snorkel mask, (Y/N) stopped her.

(Y/N): Don't overwhelm them! The rubber ducky, penguin, and sponge should be enough.

(Y/N) levitates the beach ball and inflatable crab out of the tub to give the twins more space and they both then started to play with the three toys in the tub. Pinkie sighs from this and puts the toys that she found, back where they belong. (Y/N) then proceeds to levitate a washcloth and gives the foals a nice, gentle bath. Pinkie was looking from the door to see how well (Y/N) was handling the foals and she gives out a sad sigh.

After they were finished with the bath, they decided to go upstairs and were now in the babies room looking to see what was next on the list.

(Y/N): Hmm. . . we've done playtime, snack time, and bath time. What's next?

As (Y/N) says that, both him and Pinkie smell some rather unpleasant fumes wafting their way. They both let out a gasp and cover their noses trying not to vomit and they look to see that the stench was coming from the babies diapers.

(Y/N): *gags* Ugh! Diaper changing's next!

Pinkie Pie: Smells like somepony needs us to changy-wangy their diaper-wiper right now-a-wow!

Both (Y/N) and Pinkie each grab one clean diaper and they both start to tiptoe. They both slowly work their way toward the pair, zig-zagging between their cribs. They both eventually got near them without them looking as Pinkie was on top of a crib while (Y/N) was hiding from the corner of it.

Pinkie Pie: Easy. . . easy. . .

(Y/N): . . .Now!

The approach of both of their shadows attracts both noxious foals' attention, and they laugh and flee from their diving tackles causing both of them to miss and land on top of each other. They both sigh as they got up and start looking for the two babies as unbeknownst to them, the foals were hiding behind a dresser in the corner of the room. Pumpkin Cake let's out a soft giggle as that got some attention from Pinkie and she peeks her head to glare and growl at both of the foals and she charges in on them causing a dust scuffle between her and the foals to happen as the foals started giggling which makes (Y/N) surprised of what's going on.

Pinkie Pie: Wait- no- stay there-

Pinkie then quickly grabs a couple of clean diapers and resumes the tiny brawl. The sound of a ratchet wrench is heard which made (Y/N) raise an eyebrow as he then sees Pound Cake trying to crawl away, but Pinkie quickly grabs him back.

Pinkie Pie: Just- for a second- stand still, I've almost-

A jackhammer sound is heard as well and soon it was finished as it now reveals that both of the foals had their diapers off and they were instead somewhere. Both of their clean diapers were on Pinkie's head and on Pinkie's rump. Her smug smile turns to embarrassment once she realizes how badly this endeavor has gone wrong, and the twins laugh and zip away.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, you've gotta be kidding me.

(Y/N): Don't worry Pinkie, I've got this!

(Y/N) quickly grabs two clean diapers and rushes over with his wing speed to then quickly grab the foals, sit and pin both of them on a table and in just a few seconds without any issues at all, both of the foals had on new diapers. Pinkie just jaw drops from the way that (Y/N) was able to handle that with little problem at all. (Y/N) then lays both of the foals back down on the floor for them to go and continue to play before turning to Pinkie who was still shocked.

(Y/N): See Pinkie? Some things are harder than they seem. Which is why it may take more than just you or me to handle these kinds of things.

Pinkie felt slightly offended by this.

Pinkie Pie: Ex-cuse me?

(Y/N): Babies take a lot of work to get under control and you also have to be smart about it. One pony may not be enough to handle the responsibility.

Pinkie growls a little from that.

Pinkie Pie: (Well, of all the– he thinks I can't handle things on my own! Maybe because I haven't handled things on my own. Well, I can handle things on my own!)

Pinkie then grabs (Y/N) by the tail and takes him outside of the room to then give a glare at him.

Pinkie Pie: Well, in that case, I'll be the one to put these foals to sleep (Y/N). I think you've probably done enough for the entire day.

(Y/N) just gives a confused look from that.

(Y/N): Huh?

Pinkie Pie: If you'll excuse me, I'll be the one to put them to sleep. By myself!

(Y/N): What are you talking about? I thought you wanted to do this together.

Pinkie Pie: Well, I've learned enough to see how one does it alone. So, I'll politely ask that you'll stay out of the door for this one (Y/N).

Although she said politely, her voice was more condescending as she takes the diapers off herself and goes back to the door where the babies were in. (Y/N) just raises an eyebrow from what she just said.

Pinkie takes a peek in the room to see Pound Cake jumping on the mattress of his crib and Pumpkin was sitting on the floor sucking on a rubber chicken toy. Pinkie then rushes up to where Pound Cake was.

Pinkie Pie: Pound Cake!

Pound Cake stops jumping on the mattress and gives his attention to Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: This is a crib. It is only to be used for napping, sleeping, and on occasion with permission, as a pretend old-timey Western fort. It is not a trampoline, so stop your jumping right now, mister!

Pinkie's blue eyes fixes on Pound Cake's brown ones with the hardest glare they can muster before going over to Pumpkin Cake.

Pinkie Pie: And you, young filly. We do not put anything in our mouth that we cannot safely and properly digest, so stop slobbering on that toy this instant!

The said young filly lets the rubber chicken fall from her mouth and allows Pinkie to set her in the crib next to her brother.

Pinkie Pie: Now, we've all had a very exhausting afternoon, and it's time for all good little foals to take their nap. So, FALL ASLEEP!

Both foals regard her with dumbfounded, wide-eyed stares for a long moment, then drop onto their backs and start snoring. Pinkie eyes them with a smile and relieved sigh, pulls a blanket up over both, and gives each a kiss on the forehead.

Pinkie Pie: Sleep tight.

Pulling the crib's drop-side up into place, she deposits a used diaper into a waiting trash can and tosses the rubber chicken into a closet before turning the lights and she walks out of the room and gives a smug look to (Y/N).

(Y/N): Did you get them to go to sleep?

Pinkie Pie: Yep! Now that's what I call handling things.

(Y/N): Huh. I underestimated you, Pinkie. You do have responsibility skills inside of you.

Pinkie felt happy to hear that.

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* Just take a look inside of the room.

(Y/N) walks back to where the door of the babies room was and he takes a peek inside to see the the sleeping foals, but instead he gives a huge gasp of what he sees next. Pinkie then comes up to him in concern.

Pinkie Pie: What's wrong?

Pinkie looks inside with (Y/N) and she let's out the same gasp as they both saw that the twins have escaped their crib.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, nononono. Not good, not good, not good!

(Y/N): They got to be in here somewhere! Keep looking around for them!

Pinkie first looks inside of the cribs to look for the foals.

Pinkie Pie: Pound? Pumpkin? Where are you?

(Y/N) looks where some of the toys are and around the corner to see if he could find them anywhere.

(Y/N): Pound? Pumpkin? Come out, come out wherever you are.

Both of them kept looking around the room for them until they both heard a squeak come from the closet and they go and open it to find Pumpkin Cake sucking on the rubber chicken toy that she was just playing with a minute ago.

Pinkie Pie: Whoa!

(Y/N): For a foal that is just a month old, you're really resilient.

(Y/N) carries Pumpkin Cake and puts her back in the crib and Pinkie pulls the crib's drop side back up.

Pinkie Pie: You be a good little girl now, Pumpkin-wumpkin, and stay in your crib for your pals Pinkie-winkie and (Y/N)!

Pumpkin climbs up to the rail on the end of this, then gives the toy another squeak with her teeth before Pinkie and (Y/N) cautiously turn away.

(Y/N): Come on, Pound. Where are you?!

(Y/N) and Pinkie walk a short distance and briefly look back at Pumpkin Cake for a moment to see if she would do anything mischievous and she remained in the crib still sucking on the chicken. (Y/N) and Pinkie look at each other worriedly and let out a gulp before they go out of the room to see if Pound Cake was around anywhere.

Pinkie Pie: Pound Cake? *clicks tongue* Here, Pound Cake.

They both look walk across the hall to see if Pound Cake was anywhere and they stopped in their tracks when they heard ghostly, babyish giggle.

(Y/N): Pound Cake? Is that you?

They both walk back into the room to see if Pound Cake was anywhere and they heard the same ominous giggle once, but it wasn't coming from Pumpkin Cake. They look around as the rubber squeaks that Pumpkin was making got lower in volume and started to give a creepy echo. (Y/N) and Pinkie finally found where the noise was coming from as they both look at each other before slowly looking up. (Y/N) and Pinkie were both shocked from what they see next as it was indeed Pound Cake on the ceiling, but the surprise was. . . he was able to fly. (Y/N) jaw-dropped from what he saw.

Pinkie Pie: *squeals* You can fly?!

Pound Cake simply giggles from that.

(Y/N): How did you learn that so fast?!

Pinkie goes over and tries to jump up in order to catch Pound Cake from the ceiling.

Pinkie Pie: Oh. . . get down here. . . this instant. . . young. . . colt!

(Y/N): I've got him.

(Y/N) flies up to grab Pound Cake and instantly brings him down to the ground where they were. They both look to see Pumpkin Cake has dropped her rubber chicken and was reaching for a butterfly toy that was way out of her reach. However, something extremely surprising happens as the little unicorn filly was able to glow her horn and make the butterfly levitate. (Y/N) drops Pound Cake and both him and Pinkie jaw drop flabbergasted that a month old unicorn is able to use magic.

The butterfly floats across the nursery toward Pumpkin's crib, accompanied by a duck, monkey, and turtle. She laughs gleefully and gets the butterfly's head in her mouth, earning a glare from Pinkie.

Pumpkin Cake: *giggles* Nom nom nom.

Pinkie Pie: No no no, Pumpkin.

Pinkie snatches the butterfly out of Pumpkin's mouth then switches to the monkey to suck on it as well.

Pumpkin Cake: Nom nom.

Pinkie Pie: No no.

Pinkie snatches the monkey out, but Pumpkin finally switches to the turtle.

Pumpkin Cake: Nom.

Pinkie Pie: No.

Pinkie then takes the toys to a toy chest to put them in and she slams the lid down and goes into a lightning-fast blur of activity that leaves the chest wrapped with several turns of heavy chain and secured by a padlock.

Pound Cake then passes Pinkie which gives her a worried look.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Don't worry, I got 'em!

(Y/N) swiftly grabs Pound Cake before he is slowly lifted off of the ground by him.

(Y/N): . . .I think.

Pound Cake then proceeds to fly and drag (Y/N) out of the room with him screaming.

(Y/N): How can something so adorable be so terrible?!

(Y/N) then uses all of his strength to pull back on the tiny colt to get him back to where the room was and it surprisingly worked as luckily it was just wing strength. Back in the room, (Y/N) was about to put Pound Cake back in the crib before he sees that Pumpkin Cake was trying to reach out in to escape the crib. His shock returns as he then was able to see that Pumpkin Cake was able to levitate herself in order to fly.

(Y/N): How can you learn a spell like that without the proper knowledge?! I wasn't able to that until I was 5 years old!

In the process of (Y/N) being shocked, Pound Cake escapes his grasp and flies alongside his sister. Pinkie and (Y/N) both had frazzled manes at this point before (Y/N) shakes his head to regain his composure and then get's an extremely serious look.

(Y/N): I didn't want to have to do this, but it looks like I have no choice.

(Y/N) then stomps his hoof which makes both of the foals look at him. (Y/N) takes a deep breath before he let's out his royal Canterlot voice.

(Y/N): *booming voice* Pound Cake! Pumpkin Cake! Sit down on the floor THIS INSTANT!

When (Y/N) finishes from that, he was breathing heavily.

(Y/N): (That voice really takes a lot of energy out of me.)

Both of the foals look at each other and lower themselves to the ground with blank look on their faces instead of crying. (Y/N) then walks up and glares at both of the babies.

(Y/N): You young colt! And you young filly, should know that both me and your other babysitter Pinkie is responsible for you! You should listen to us, just like your parents understood?!

The foals give worried looks, but nod their heads vigorously.

(Y/N): I want both of you in your crib, now!

The twins followed (Y/N)'s orders as they both went into the crib and laid down.

(Y/N): *sighs* That takes care of everything, huh Pinkie? . . .Pinkie?

(Y/N) turns to Pinkie and was surprised by the expression that she currently had. Her pupils were dilated and tears were welling up until she couldn't hold it in anymore and started to cry herself which confused (Y/N) as he walks over to her.

(Y/N): Pinkie. Why are you crying?

Pinkie Pie: I-I-It's because. . . I-I'm not. . . *sniff* a good. . . babysitter!

(Y/N) then has a sad look for Pinkie.

(Y/N): Now what makes you say that?

Pinkie Pie: You've. . . done. . . way *sniff* better of a job than I did! Mr. and Mrs. Cake were right not to choose me to babysit!

Pound and Pumpkin also see this as they both could also feel Pinkie's pain and they both went right beside (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: You. . . seem. . . to handle. . . everything. . . without *sniff* my help!

The foals look at (Y/N) and he looks back at them as well. (Y/N) then thinks for a moment before he whispers something to both of the foals. Pound and Pumpkin smile at that and nodded as they instantly made a bag of flour appear.

(Y/N): Don't open it yet you two.

Pinkie was still bawling her eyes out, until she felt a pair of hooves wrap around her which revealed to be (Y/N) which surprised her. (Y/N) caressed Pinkie's mane and rubs her back to calm her down which was working slightly.

(Y/N): Pinkie. . . I think you're an excellent babysitter.

Pinkie Pie: *sniff* Huh?

(Y/N): You may not have been able to do everything on your own, but I believe that you actually did a good job at starting most of what needed to be done. I was just able to finish it. With the snacks, bath, and even now. You still did try your best and I believe you still would've found some way to be just like how I was.

Pinkie calm down a little more from this as she returned the hug to (Y/N) still crying only slightly. (Y/N) continues to rub Pinkie's back gently.

(Y/N): Shhh. There, there. Just let it all out.

Eventually, Pinkie stops crying and has a small smile on her face from (Y/N) calming her down.

(Y/N): There is still one thing that me and the foals want to show you Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: What is it?

(Y/N) backs up to where the foals were as Pumpkin Cake was levitating a bag of flour and she opens it dumping the flour all over themselves with smiles. Pinkie wipes her eyes and giggles at the sight.

Pinkie Pie: Y'know, you're right. That is funny.

(Y/N): I have to agree. It's is kind of funny.

Eventually, it was late at night and both Pinkie and (Y/N) finally tucked the foals in bed and they both smiled at each other before going downstairs to clean the tiny mess all over Sugarcube Corner's kitchen. Pinkie thinks of a letter to write to Princess Celestia in the process.

Pinkie Pie: (Dear Princess Celestia, I've always had fun playing with little kids, and I thought babysitting meant just more playtime, right? Wrong! Being a caregiver is way more responsibility than just being a playmate. And today, I learned that sometimes our desire for responsibility can outrun our actual ability to handle it.)

Both of the Cakes eventually arrive back at Sugarcube Corner and they entered the bakery with slight worried looks.

Mr. Cake: (Y/N)! We're back!

Mrs. Cake: How did everything go?

Both of the Cakes then gasp in shock as they saw in front of them a nice, sparkling clean kitchen in front of them.

Mr. Cake: Are we in the right place?

Both of them then heard Pinkie and (Y/N) and the stairway softly shushing them and Pinkie gestures her head upstairs.

Inside, the four peek in to see both of the foals sleeping peacefully which gave the Cakes proud looks.

Mrs. Cake: (Y/N)! You are an excellent babysitter! We can't thank you enough!

(Y/N): Don't just thank me. Thank Pinkie as well. She helped just as much with the foals.

Both of the Cakes gasp at that.

Mrs. Cake: Pinkie?!

Pinkie nods from that.

Mrs. Cake: This is just. . . just. . .

Mr. Cake: Amazing is what it is. We had no idea how responsible you really are.

Both of the Cakes look at each other and nod before looking back at the two.

Mr. Cake: Would you two be interested in becoming our go-to babysitter on a permanent basis?

Both Pinkie and (Y/N) went wide-eyed before looking at each other. (Y/N) simply whistles softly non-subtly while Pinkie pulls out a notebook.

Pinkie Pie: Hm- Ah- lemme check my schedule! I should be available a week from. . . never!

Both of them then heard the foals sigh while sleeping as they look back and they both heard two words come from each of them.

Pound Cake: Pinkie. . .

Pumpkin Cake: Pie. . .

Pound Cake: (Y/N). . .

Pumpkin Cake: (L/N). . .

Hearing their own names from the foals perhaps the first words they have ever spoken touches a soft spot in both of them as they look at each other with tears nearly in their eyes from that, but they fight it back.

Pinkie Pie: Tuesday?

(Y/N): Yeah, we have some free time next Tuesday. I guess I'll head home now. I'm pretty exhausted.

(Y/N) walks out of Sugarcube Corner to go back home, but not before a certain pink party pony calls out to him.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)!

(Y/N) turns around to try and answer Pinkie, but before he could react Pinkie rushes up to (Y/N) and kisses him on the lips which surprises him and gives him a huge blush. Pinkie then breaks the kiss and giggles.

Pinkie Pie: That's for helping me out today, (Y/N)! See ya tomorrow!

Pinkie rushes back inside Sugarcube Corner while (Y/N) just rubs the back of his head slightly embarrassed from the sudden kiss.

(Y/N): (Well. . . I had no idea that Pinkie likes me THAT much.)

Chapter 8 End.

Chapter 9: The Last Roundup

It is currently daytime at Sweet Apple Acres as Applejack could be seen galloping furiously with her hat off. She was currently practicing for the Equestria Rodeo Competition in Canterlot coming up soon with both Apple Bloom and (Y/N) watching her practice.

She is racing along a broad path in the Sweet Apple Acres orchards, toward a hurdle and easily jumps over it. Rounding a turn, she clears a second hurdle, before she comes across one more that was built from two curved poles. Her green eyes narrow above a fierce smile as Applejack barrels toward this, and she licks her lips and hurls herself into a jump with all four legs extended. Time seemed to slow down as Applejack was gliding smoothly over the top pole, except for one of her rear hooves which taps against it for a brief second before coming back to normal speed and Applejack hits the ground and keeps galloping, not even losing a single step in contact.

Apple Bloom and (Y/N) were watching Applejack over from a fence as the filly had Applejack's hat on and she waves enthusiastically to her.

Apple Bloom: Whoo!

Apple Bloom nearly loses her balance on the fence and (Y/N) helps her back as they both continue to cheer for Applejack.

(Y/N): Go Applejack! Give it all you've got!

Applejack turns to both of them for a second and gives them an acknowledging wink. She then grabs a rope that was attached to a hay bale with her teeth and flings it with one good swing as if doing the Olympic hammer throw. It sails away, Applejack shading her eyes with a foreleg to watch, and it lands some distance past a line where two others have fallen in her previous attempts. She crosses her left legs over her right, aiming a self-deprecating glance off to the side.

Apple Bloom cheers so quickly that she knocked her sister hat off of her head.

Apple Bloom: Whoo-hoo! Applejack, you're sure to knock everypony's hat off at the Equestria Rodeo competition!

(Y/N): If there's one pony that I know that's brave, hard-working, and to top it off strong to win the win that Rodeo, it's definitely you Applejack.

Applejack picks up her hat and puts it back on.

Applejack: Aw shucks, you two. I sure hope so.

Apple Bloom: Hope so? I know so! After all, you're the ten-time rodeo champeen of Ponyville! Why, you've got more blue ribbons than anypony in Ponyville ever!

Apple Bloom then gestures to a trophy case filled with blue ribbons and gold medals, mounted on the side of a shed.

Apple Bloom: And I can't wait for my big sis to win every blue ribbon in Equestria and bring home the title of Equestria Rodeo champeen!

(Y/N) then goes up to Applejack and wraps one of his hooves around her while giving her a reassuring smile making her blush.

(Y/N): You've got this, Applejack. Get out and show 'em what you're made of for me!

Applejack grew an even bigger blush at that as she tips her hat down for a second to hide it before making it go away. She then turns back to (Y/N) with a determined look.

Applejack: Don't worry sugarcube, I'm gonna win this Rodeo like bucking everyday apples. For both you and me.

(Y/N) smiles from that.

(Y/N): That's just what I like to hear.

The next day at the town square, Rainbow Dash was hoisting a banner of Applejack up at the town square's main entrance. She looks at her handiwork smugly before she got surprised and ducks just in time to avoid a sudden bolt of lightning that singes the end of her tail. She looks up at the pony responsible for that as it was Derpy Hooves jumping up and down on a thunder cloud cheerfully. Derpy was a Pegasus who had a light sapphire bluish gray coat, a pale, light grayish apple green mane and tail, pale light grayish apple green eyes that were crossed, and her Cutie Mark was two large bubbles surrounded by five smaller ones.

Rainbow Dash: Now, careful, Derpy! You don't want to do any more damage than you've already done.

Derpy stops jumping as she looks to see the third-story balcony is sagging everywhere, and the roof has had a couple of ragged holes punched through it doubtless by the constant lightning strikes from Derpy's goofing off. To add insult to injury, the uppermost piece already hanging by a thread breaks loose and crashes through the largest hole.

Derpy: I just don't know what went wrong.

She jumps repeatedly on the cloud again and manages to shock herself a good one, charring her gray coat and blond mane nicely.

Rainbow Dash: *sarcastically* Yeah. It's a mystery.

Derpy: Nice work, Rainbow Dash.

Derpy wasn't watching where she was going as she backs into a support post, which promptly topples over the balcony rail. With a panicked grimace, Rainbow dives after the timber, gets under the low end, heaves upward and then drops into the pavilion's porch, with a brand-new hole from which the pole's snapped end protrudes. Derpy lands next to this and sticks her head inside.

Derpy: You okay, Rainbow Dash? Anything I can do to help?

A plank then falls and Rainbow quickly flies up at her.

Rainbow Dash: No! Nothing! In the name of Celestia, just sit there and do nothing!

The cross-eyed flyer plunks her rump onto the porch, whereupon a circle of cracks starts to spread in the wood around her. As soon as the spot gives way, she makes a desperate grab at Rainbow that only leads to both pegasi plummeting into this second hole.

Derpy: Oops, my bad.

Meanwhile, a large crowd, gathered outside the pavilion and chanting Applejack's name.

Mayor Mare: Everypony, can I get your attention? Attention please!

As Mayor Mare says this, the crowd calms down for her to speak.

Mayor Mare: Yes, we are all here to send Applejack to compete in this year's Equestria Rodeo competition in Canterlot.

Everypony then cheers and stomps in applause for Applejack.

Mayor Mare: And I want to thank Applejack in advance for generously offering up her prize money to fix town hall.

Back to where Rainbow Dash and Derpy were, Rainbow Dash got out of the hole while Derpy was hanging over the edge of it.

Derpy: Yeah, Applejack! Whoo-hoo!

Derpy falls back inside of the hole while Rainbow Dash rolls her eyes annoyed.

Back to where the crowd was, they continue to cheer for Applejack and Pinkie who was in the crowd along with some the rest of the Mane 7 decides to speak up for her.

Pinkie Pie: Speech! Speech!

Applejack: Oh, shucks. I'm not much for speeches.

Pinkie Pie: Alright then, no speech!

Pinkie then zips away, but comes back instantly in the crowd.

Applejack: Buuut! This here is the nicest send off anypony could ask for. Y'all have been cheering me on in every rodeo since I was a little little pony. So it seems only fittin' to use my winnings to fix up town hall. I promise to make Ponyville proud.

The crowd gives a third round of applause as Applejack smiles gratefully and pulls her hat forward over her eyes. She then sees (Y/N) in the crowd as well and get's a thought in her mind.

Applejack: (I'm not only gonna win this for Ponyville, but also for you as well (Y/N).)

At the Ponyville train station where Applejack was getting ready to leave, the Mane 7, along with her family and Mayor Mare were on the train platform to say farewell to her for the week.

Granny Smith: I want you to show all them highfalutin rodeo ponies what a real rodeo pony's like!

Applejack: You betcha, Granny Smith.

Mayor Mare: And bring back all that money!

Applejack: You betcha, Mayor.

As Applejack was getting ready to get on the train, Pinkie pops up right in front of her.

Pinkie Pie: And have fun. And don't be nervous. Or if you are, use that nervous energy to do even better than you already would! And eat peanuts and popcorn and taffy. Taffy gives lots of nervous energy!

Pinkie pulls out a bag of taffy and buries her face in it, munching on it and the other ponies just look at her in annoyance or puzzlement. Both Twilight and (Y/N) then focus back to Applejack.

Twilight Sparkle: Just do your best, Applejack.

Applejack: I'll do better than my best!

(Y/N): Well then I guess there's nothing else to say, but good luck out there AJ. Not that you'll need the luck with your skills.

Applejack blushes from that until the conductor spoke up.

Conductor: The train to Canterlot is about to leave! All aboard who's coming aboard!

Applejack: Guess that means me.

Rainbow Dash: See ya in a week!

Apple Bloom: With lots of new blue ribbons!

Mayor Mare: And lots of money!

Applejack: Darn tootin'!

Once Applejack is settled in the train, it starts to roll of and Applejack waves to all of her friends out from one window.

Applejack: See y'all in a week, with a big bag full of blue ribbons!

She watches her friends shout their last goodbyes while galloping as far as the platform's end before she couldn't see them again.

Pinkie Pie: And drink sarsaparilla!

Everypony shot Pinkie funny looks from that.

Pinkie Pie: What? It gives you extra sass.

Twilight turns away with a slightly exasperated sigh while (Y/N) chuckles and shakes his head.

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

One week later. . .

At Sweet Apple Acres, many decorations in the barn were set up for Applejack's surprise party for winning the rodeo. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy finish putting up a banner.

Fluttershy: Oh, I hope Applejack is surprised by this surprise party!

Rainbow Dash: Well, that is the point.

Fluttershy: I know, but I hope she isn't so surprised she's startled, because while being surprised can be nice, being startled can be. . . very startling.

As Fluttershy says this while walking, Pinkie instantly pops up in front of her.

Pinkie Pie: SURPRISE!

Fluttershy gasps as she falls backwards towards the ground.

Fluttershy: Oh, Pinkie, you startled me.

Pinkie helps Fluttershy back on her hooves.

Pinkie Pie: Sorry! I was just practicing my "surprise!" for when we surprise Applejack with this super cool party for becoming rodeo champeen of Equestria!

Pinkie then comes from above on the ceiling right in front of Fluttershy once again.

Pinkie Pie: Surprise!

Fluttershy falls backwards once again.

Twilight is then seen at the door with (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Quiet, Pinkie, I think Applejack's coming!

(Y/N): Everypony, hide!

Apple Bloom and Pinkie Pie instantly rush to hide inside of an empty feed trough.

Pinkie Pie: Don't worry, you two. Got my lips all limbered up!

Pinkie then makes a series of goofy facial contortions in which she works her teeth, her jaw, and her lips while Apple Bloom stares at her thoroughly confounded.

The rest just go and find the rest of their hiding spots as the lights turn off once everypony was in position. After a few seconds that feel like a week, a rectangle of light is cast over the floor from the doors creaking open and a hatted shadow advances into view. The lights come on and everypony but Pinkie pops into view.

Everypony: SURPRISE!

Pinkie Pie: Surprise! Shoot!

However, it is then revealed that the new arrival was not Applejack, but a telegram delivery stallion named Parcel Post.

Parcel Post: Wow, this is the best surprise ever! How did you know it was my birthday?

Everypony's face falls that it wasn't Applejack, the delivery stallion holds a telegram in one hoof and Twilight grumpily looks out, levitates it from his grip, and yanks both it and herself back inside with a door slam. The stallion felt downtrodden by that until the doors burst open and a beaming Pinkie holds out a slice of cake on a plate, drops it, and shuts him outside again. The stallion's puzzlement gives way to a smile.

Back inside of the barn, the rest of the crew has gathered around Twilight, who is studying the message intently.

Apple Bloom: Who's it from, Twilight? What's it say?

Twilight Sparkle: It's from Applejack. "Family and friends, not coming back to Ponyville. Don't worry, will send money soon."

Everypony gasps in disbelief from that.

Apple Bloom: Applejack's. . . not comin' back?

(Y/N) was slightly infuriated by that message.

(Y/N): She's leaving Ponyville?! Why?!

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, she loves Ponyville!

Granny Smith: And she loves Sweet Apple Acres!

Apple Bloom: And she loves her family!

Apple Bloom gives a sad pout and Rarity gives a gasp.

Rarity: Something just dreadful must have happened to Applejack to make her not return!

Fluttershy: Maybe she's hurt, or sad, or scared!

Rainbow Dash: So, what are we waiting for? Let's go find her!

Rainbow Dash instantly flies out of the door as the rest of the Mane 7 trot after her.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry. We'll search all of Equestria if we have to. We'll bring her back.

(Y/N): And we'll find the reason why she isn't coming back. That letter was pretty vague on the details.

Apple Bloom: Y'all are the best.

Granny Smith: Thank you, everypony.

Twilight salutes to them.

(Y/N): Let's move!

The Mane 6 then run off to go in search for Applejack with the others in the barn watching them go off. As they left, Big Mac and Granny Smith shed a couple of tears for Applejack.

Granny Smith: Our little bushel just lost one apple.

The Mane 7 were currently on the train to Canterlot in pursuit of their friend Applejack as once they arrive, they go to the exterior of a stadium of where the rodeo was held. The Mane 6 stop for a moment before they scatter from a nod from Twilight.

Inside, Rarity carries a black-and-white photo of Applejack in her teeth and trots up to a cowboy-hatted stallion talking to a mare in the stands. Both shake their heads at the picture to say that they haven't seen her. (Y/N) then goes up to a mare who looked to be another participant from the rodeo and she looks hard at the photo before shrugging her shoulders and shaking her head to say that she doesn't know where she went. A rodeo-clown stallion in garish face makeup and clothes rolls by on a beach ball and right behind him is Pinkie, on a ball of her own and with a copy of the photo in teeth. Once she has pulled even, she leans over to give him a good look of the photo and he looks at it before shaking his head which gives Pinkie a dejected look as she stops on her ball and it deflates to the ground.

Twilight levitates her photo up at two mares taking a break from cleanup duty and they both shrug their shoulders to say "I don't know." A stallion was then seen pushing a barrel and Rainbow Dash stops him in his tracks to show him the picture of Applejack. He aims a vexed glare at both her and the photo of Applejack in her teeth, then shakes his head. Next Fluttershy flies up to the stadium roof, where another rodeo-clown stallion is napping with his hat tilted over his face. She has a fifth copy of Applejack's photo in her teeth, but he waves her off without even lifting his hat to get a clear look. As the cleanup crew gets everything squared away, Twilight and company make one last, fruitless effort to pick up any hints on their friend's whereabouts.

The Mane 6 were eventually tired from all of the searching as they were all resting over at the side of the stadium in a glum atmosphere over them. However, that changes when a passing mare takes surprised notice of it and smiles in recognition. All six are up and beaming at her in an instant and she points towards a stretch of parched desert land and rock formations which the Mane 6 get uneasy looks at.

They all go on the train towards their new location as the ponies were all concerned for what Applejack has gotten into.

Rainbow Dash: I hope this lead doesn't turn out to be a dead end. I don't wanna go home empty-hooved after promising we'd find her.

Fluttershy: I don't know how we'll break it to the Apple family.

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know how we'll break it to Ponyville!

Pinkie Pie: I don't know how I'll make it to the next stop!

Pinkie had her rear leg over the other to signal that she needed to go to the bathroom.

(Y/N): Let's just hope for the best that we do find Applejack. And if we do, she better be prepared for some questions that were going to give her. What sense does it make to just leave Ponyville without that big of a reason?!

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know (Y/N). But knowing Applejack, I'm sure she'll tell us a reasonable answer.

The train's whistle then sounds off to mark their arrival at a station and Twilight smiles from this.

Twilight Sparkle: This is Dodge Junction, everypony. Applejack is supposed to have come here after the rodeo ended. Let's fan out and try to find her.

(A/N): Ignore Applejack. . . for now.

As they all got off of the train, a moaning pink blur flashes past the others as Pinkie couldn't hold in her bladder for much longer. She rushes up to an outhouse and knocks on it vigorously.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, pickles! Hurryhurryhurryhurryhurry! Hurry it up in there!

The door is flung open, knocking her silly for a moment, and Applejack emerges with her saddlebags.

Applejack: Ugh, some ponies. Sheesh.

Pinkie pays no mind whatsoever, ducking inside and slamming the door and then throwing it open again with a huge smile.

Pinkie Pie: Applejack! I found her, I found her, I found her, I found her, I found her!

Pinkie happily hops towards her friends and back around the corner to where Applejack was and points to where she was. Applejack sees the rest of her friends and was surprised by this until her friends walk up to her.

Rarity: Oh, Applejack, thank heavens!

Fluttershy: We're so glad you're safe!

Pinkie was still hopping up and down excited from finding Applejack so quickly.

Pinkie Pie: I found her, I found her, I found her, I found her!

She then realizes what she was in a rush about all of a sudden and crossed her legs again.

Pinkie Pie: . . .Be right back.

Pinkie rushes back to where the outhouse was to go and use the bathroom like she needed to while the rest of ponies walk with Applejack who had a nervous look on her face.

Applejack: Uh, hey, everypony. What's up?

(Y/N): That's honestly what we want to know.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah! Why didn't you come back to Ponyville?!

Rarity: Yes, why are you here?

Fluttershy: Are you okay?

Pinkie then reappears from using the bathroom.

Pinkie Pie: Do you have any snacks?

Twilight Sparkle: Tell us what happened, Applejack!

Applejack's reluctant silence is broken by a cheerful older mare's voice with a Western twang.

???: Applejack?

The Mane 7 then turn to an Earth pony mare with a pale yellow coat, a moderate crimson mane and tail, light pistachio eyes, she was a pink scarf tied to knot around her neck, she had a headband with cherries on it, and her Cutie Mark was a pair of cherries with a leaf at the top.

Cherry Jubilee: Are these some of your Ponyville friends?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, ma'am.

Rarity: And you are?

Cherry Jubilee: Why, I'm Cherry Jubilee, boss of Cherry Hill Ranch. Hasn't Applejack told ya? I saw her compete at the Equestria Rodeo. Never saw anypony win so many ribbons in all my life.

Applejack: Aw shucks, Miss Jubilee. You don't have to go into all that.

Cherry Jubilee: Oh, she's so modest. Anyway, I can always use a pony with quick hooves and a strong back. So, when I heard Applejack was looking for a change of scenery, I snapped her up as quick as I could and brought her to Dodge Junction.

The Mane 6 all looked at each other with confused looks from that.

Cherry Jubilee: Well, I'll let you catch up with your friends. See you back at the ranch.

A Cherry Jubilee walks away, Applejack sweats as her friends, especially (Y/N) give her suspicious glares. Rainbow Dash then flies up to her face.

Rainbow Dash: "Change of scenery"?! What's that supposed to mean?

Applejack: S'no big deal, guys. I thought cherries would be a nice change from apples, so I took the job and came here. That's it. End of story.

(Y/N) was shocked as he walked up to Applejack angrily.

(Y/N): You're just going to abandon Ponyville?!

Applejack: (Y/N), this may be hard for you to understand, but apples ain't just mah thing anymore.

(Y/N): Um, "hello"! Have we met?! Your name is "Apple"-jack! I think that clearly means that you're an Apple!

Applejack: Well, Ponyville's a small town as well.

(Y/N): One, it's not small, there are hundreds of ponies! Two, that's no excuse as this town is way smaller than Ponyville!

Applejack: Sorry, (Y/N) but that's it! End of story!

(Y/N): No, we're not done here! Did you really think we came all the way here to Dodge Junction just to not bring you back to Ponyville?!

Applejack: I didn't ask for any of you to come lookin' for me (Y/N)! There is nothin' to tell and I am NOT going back to Ponyville!

Applejack gallops off as (Y/N) was so surprised that Applejack is abandoning Ponyville. He growled a little in anger as his eyes glowed (F/C) for just a few seconds before he takes a deep breath to calm himself down.

(Y/N): That darn stubborn mare! She isn't making a lick of sense at all!

Twilight Sparkle: You're right! Applejack's not telling us something! We need to get information out of her!

Rainbow Dash: Twilight and (Y/N) are right! We gotta get her to spill the beans.

Pinkie then get's in Rainbow Dash's face.

Pinkie Pie: What?! She had beans? Ugh, I told her I was snacky!

Later inside of the Dodge Junction Cherry Factory, Applejack and Cherry Jubilee walk past a conveyor belt with some bins right beside it. Applejack is now wearing an apron, a pair of baskets on her back, and a white hairnet over her mane in place of her hat.

Cherry Jubilee: You ready to put your back into it, Applejack?

Applejack: Sure am, Miss Jubilee.

Cherry Jubilee: Terr-ific! Come on in, everypony.

The rest of the Mane 7 then walk into the factory as Applejack was both surprised and annoyed by this.

Applejack: What are you all doing here?

Twilight Sparkle: We're your cherry sorters.

(Y/N): Eeyup. Gonna keep things organized for you.

The six then each line up to the conveyor parallel on the opposite side of where the bins were.

Applejack: Fine.

Cherry Jubilee: Haha, red cherries go in one bin, and yellow cherries go in the other. Simple as cherry pie. Uh, just one teensy thing to remember. . . have fun!

As Cherry Jubilee trots out of the room, Applejack gives an annoyed glare.

Applejack: What are you six up to?

Rarity: Well, uh, you made working on a cherry orchard sound. . . so delightful.

Applejack: Uh-huh. (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I. . . thought to myself and wanted to see how it was working in this factory.

Applejack: *sarcastically* Sure, you did. Well, just remember: no talking about Ponyville.

Rainbow Dash: Fine! Why don't you quit talking and get walking?

Needled by this jab, Applejack turns her head bitterly forward and begins to walk inside the wheel. As it turns and gains speed, the pulleys attached to both it and the conveyor start rotating and the belt itself comes to life. From the hatch comes a steady stream of cherries, which the five new workers push off into the appropriate bins as they pass.

Rainbow Dash then shoots a glance towards Applejack and back to Twilight as she gives a furtive nod to her. Twilight smiles sneakily and winks at her as she turns to (Y/N) and gestures to where Applejack is and he gives a nod as well.

Twilight Sparkle: So, AJ, how was Canterlot?

Applejack's eyes pop wide at that as she glares back toward the unicorn.

Twilight Sparkle: Not talking about Ponyville, talking about Canterlot, totally different town.

Applejack: Canterlot was fine.

Twilight Sparkle: Was the rodeo fun?

Applejack: Yes.

Applejack looks back towards her friends' direction as she noticed that (Y/N) and Twilight had left their post.

(Y/N): Did you meet some nice ponies there?

Applejack: Some.

Rainbow Dash then flies over in front of her excitedly.

Rainbow Dash: Really? Did you see Wild Bull Hickok? What about Calamity Mane?

Applejack: Yes, I saw 'em both.

Rainbow grins and nods, hoping for an inside scoop, but gets only a dirty look in return. She throws it right back at Applejack as Rarity steps over to the three.

Rarity: And how did you meet Miss Jubilee?

Applejack: Um, well, Miss Jubilee had a cherry stand at the rodeo. Real good treats.

Applejack then speeds up her pace a little which causes the conveyor accelerates as well, bringing the cherries out at a considerably faster pace. Fluttershy and Pinkie, the only two sorters still on duty, have to work to keep up.

Fluttershy: Um, excuse me?

Applejack: Cherry winks, cherry cheesecake, cherry tarts. We struck up a conversation, being orchard folk and all.

Twilight Sparkle: So you told her about Sweet Apple Acres?

Applejack: Yes.

Rainbow Dash: Did you tell her why you weren't going back?

Applejack: No, 'cuz it was none of her business!

Applejack got more irritated as she sped up even more leaving Fluttershy and Pinkie to scramble even faster at the belt.

Fluttershy: Ooh. . . Can you please slow down?

Fluttershy's quiet words fell on deaf ears as the others kept trying to interrogate Applejack.

Rainbow Dash: Is it because I made it rain on you that one time?

Applejack: No!

Applejack was now going at running speed at this point as the cherries are coming so fast that Fluttershy gives up using her hooves and puts them to the sides of her head.

Fluttershy: Help!

Pinkie frantically gathers up as many cherries as she can hold in her forelegs and dumps them onto Fluttershy's hairnet. Pinkie makes another desperate grab at the unsorted fruit. Within moments she has filled her baskets and set a pile on her own head, but these moves buy her precious little time.

Twilight Sparkle: Is it because you were insulted when I gave you that book on organized orchards?

Applejack: NO!

Applejack was so annoyed by the questions that she went full speed and the conveyor belt was letting out so many cherries that all of the bins were overflowing and Pinkie rushes worriedly to the front of the conveyor belt to try and stuff as many cherries as she could in her mouth, but it was no use.

(Y/N) thinks of a question that he could ask Applejack as he get's an idea.

(Y/N): Applejack are you. . . scared to admit something to us about Ponyville?

Applejack goes wide-eyed from that for a second before glaring at (Y/N) for a second. (Y/N) internally chuckles as he knew that he was getting on to something.

Applejack: No, no, NO! I'm not telling you why, so just-

Fluttershy: STOP!!

Applejack hears this and instantly brakes using her hoof, but that causes the cherries' forward momentum carries them straight off the belt and across the room with Applejack finding herself directly in the line of fire of the cherries. Cherries splat everywhere as Applejack and the wheel around her was an entire mess. The rest of the ponies gasp from this as Applejack gets her eyes open, glares at them, and walks off.

Later on, the ponies except for Applejack stayed in the factory to clean up the mess that they made.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, everyone, we seem to be striking out.

Rainbow Dash: That's 'cause we're playing too nice.

(Y/N): And we also weren't being subtle at all. However, I was able to get one question to her that struck a nerve on her, but it's still not enough.

Twilight Sparkle: I noticed it too. She's afraid to tell us something about what happened at the Rodeo, so we need to get it out of her.

Rarity: Yes. Desperate times do call for desperate measures.

Rainbow Dash: It's time to call in the big guns. (Y/N)!

(Y/N) smirked from that as he knew what Rainbow was talking about.

(Y/N): Don't worry, I've got it covered along with my secret weapon.

(Y/N) then looks at Pinkie from the corner of his eye as she was happily using her tongue instead of a rag to pick up a bit of cherry slop.

Outside, in the Cherry Hill Ranch Orchard, Applejack was bucking down some cherry trees as some fell into a couple of baskets enough to fill both of them up. (Y/N) then comes from behind a tree and approaches Applejack.

(Y/N): Hey, Applejack. Whatcha doin'?

Applejack saw (Y/N) walking up to her and got slightly annoyed from this.

Applejack: *groans* Bucking down these here cherry trees. What is it, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Just was wanting to ask, how did the rodeo turn out?

Applejack did not like that question one bit.

Applejack: None of yer business, (Y/N).

(Y/N): I knew it! You are scared to tell me aren't you?

Applejack gave a deeper glare at (Y/N) when he said that.

Applejack: I ain't scared! Like I said, it's none of yer business!

(Y/N): You don't want to because your scared.~

Applejack: Will you shut your mouth already?! I ain't scared to tell you anything!

(Y/N): Then tell me what happened at the rodeo.

Applejack then get's up in (Y/N)'s face.

Applejack: Three words. Not! Your! Business!

(Y/N): Hmm. . . you know I kind of like your angry face, Applejack. It's kind of cute. I can get a better view of it since you're up in my face.

Applejack instantly backed up both surprised and embarrassed with a blush on her face before shaking it away and glaring back at (Y/N).

Applejack: Nice try, but flirting with me ain't gonna do you any good. So if you don't mind (Y/N), I'd like to get back to work without any annoying questions about the rodeo or Ponyville!

(Y/N): *sighs* Fine. I didn't want to have to use this on you Applejack.

Applejack raised an eyebrow at that.

Applejack: Say what now?

(Y/N) then goes behind another tree and pulls out a familiar pink party pony who had a grin on her face and he positions her on his shoulder in a way like holding a bazooka. (Y/N) then faces towards Applejack.

(Y/N): Don't make me use this. Spill the beans, Applejack.

Applejack: I don't what yer planning on doing with Pinkie (Y/N), but it ain't gonna work.

(Y/N): I wouldn't be so sure my friend.

(Y/N) then holds one of Pinkie's forelegs out and pulls it down like a lever and she made a small clicking sound before speaking.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, Applejack. Have you ever had a cherrychanga?

(Y/N): (I better dress myself in red and black and try that food out myself.)

Applejack: Uh. . . no. I never had a cherrychanga.

(Y/N) then rushes up right in front of Applejack while still holding Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Well, no wonder, because I made it up myself! A cherrychanga is mashed up cherries in a tortilla that's deep fried. Cherrychanga. Great name, huh?

Applejack starts backing up a bit before going to another tree trying to block out the chatter. However, that didn't work as (Y/N) appeared right next her with Pinkie still talking rapidly.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, but maybe I should call it a chimicherry. Ooh, that's good too. Which do you think sounds better? Cherrychanga or chimicherry? Or what if I combine them? Chimicherrychanga! What sounds the funniest?

Applejack was getting annoyed by the second as she walks off and picks up a bag of cherries with (Y/N) and Pinkie following her.

Pinkie Pie: I like funny words! One of my favorite funny words is 'kumquat'! I didn't make that one up. I would work in a kumquat orchard just so I could say 'kumquat' all day! Kumquat, kumquat, kumquat! And 'pickle barrel'! Isn't that just the funnest thing to say? Pickle barrel, pickle barrel, pickle barrel! Say it with me! Pickle barrel, kumquat, pickle barrel, kumquat, pickle barrel, kumquat, chimicherrychanga!

Applejack couldn't take all of the noise at this point as she drops the basket and ducks her head down to the ground while covering her ears.

Applejack: NOOO! Make it stop, make it stop!

(Y/N) smirks as he then covers Pinkie's mouth with his hoof as she was still trying to talk as much as she could.

(Y/N): Then spill the beans, Applejack!

Applejack: Never!

(Y/N): Suit yourself!

(Y/N) then puts his hoof down which allowed Pinkie to continue speaking as much as she wanted.

Pinkie Pie: Speaking of beans, did you ever realize how many words rhyme with 'beans'? Lean, mean, spleen, unclean, bean. . .

Applejack backs herself up to a tree and was just fed up with it all so she just surrendered.

Applejack: Alright, alright! I'll tell everypony what's goin' on! Just please stop talkin'!

The rest of the mares then come out of hiding as they all gathered around Applejack.

Applejack: But. . . can it wait 'til tomorrow at breakfast? I'm plum tuckered out.

Rainbow Dash: Tomorrow, huh? I don't know. . .

(Y/N): Sounds like you're planning something.

Applejack: I ain't! I promise!

Pinkie Pie: Do you Pinkie promise?

Pinkie does her Pinkie Promise gesture as the phrase states, "Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye."

Applejack reluctantly sighs as she does the gesture herself.

Applejack: I will tell you the whole truth at breakfast. Pinkie promise.

(Y/N): Just remember. . .

(Y/N) then gives Applejack a deep glare.

(Y/N): YOU promised.

Applejack gulps as she nods her head quickly.

(Y/N) and the rest of the mares smile at this that their finally are going to get some information from Applejack.

The next morning inside of the Cherry Hill barn, the Mane 6 were walking towards Applejack's room that she was staying in hoping to wake her up and finally get her answers on why she's avoiding questions on both the rodeo and Ponyville in general.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm glad we're finally gonna get some answers from Applejack.

Rainbow Dash: *sarcastically* Yeah, maybe?

Pinkie Pie: Don't worry, Rainbow. She's gotta 'fess up after making a Pinkie promise.

(Y/N): Let's hope so. She's knows the policy on Pinkie promises.

When they reached the room, Twilight knocks and opens the door and Pinkie also pops her head in.

Pinkie Pie: Good morning, Applejack. You ready for br-

However, Pinkie let's out a long gasp as everypony went wide-eyed on what they saw inside of the room. There was a neatly made bed, nightstand, closet, drawn windowshade, pictures on walls, but no Applejack in sight.

Pinkie's shock was then turned into extreme anger as her face turned red before she straightens up with her eyes burning with anger and steam came out of her ears.

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Pinkie Pie: NOPONY BREAKS A PINKIE PROMISE!!!

Pinkie immediately rushes out of the barn at top speed with the rest of the ponies following her to where Applejack may be.

At the Dodge Junction train station, Applejack was waiting for the station with an uneasy look. She trots in place with her saddlebags slung up, as if ready to break into a sprint at any moment and the next voice instantly makes her wish she had.

???: APPLEJACK!!!

The Mane 6 were rushing up to where Applejack was as Pinkie had a look of boiled rage on her face.

Pinkie Pie: YOU PINKIE PROMISED!!!

Applejack yelps in worry as she gallops and the Mane 6 were in high pursuit of her.

(Y/N): Applejack! Get back here now!

Applejack then immediately jumps onto an idle stagecoach with four stallions right beside it.

Applejack: Giddy up, fellas, I gotta get the heck out of Dodge!

The four stallions neigh as they immediately start galloping off ahead of the pursuing six.

Pinkie Pie: She's gonna get away!

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no, she won't! Look, everypony!

Twilight points to a cart in the distance with harnesses for two ponies. A moment later, Rarity, Twilight, and Pinkie were riding on it while Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy pull the cart. (Y/N) decided to instead fly.

Pinkie Pie: Follow that stagecoach!

Applejack risks a quick glance behind herself. She has a decent lead on her pursuers, but they begin to close the gap.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, we have you now!

A rabbit then hops into the middle of the street, prompting Fluttershy's eyes to shrink in horror at the thought of turning it into roadkill. However, (Y/N) instead levitates it up and catches it before the cart could even get anywhere closer to the rabbit and he puts it gently to the side to run along. Fluttershy sighs in relief and smiles at (Y/N)'s small compassion for the animal. They all still kept on running to Applejack as they all bump the stagecoach nearly shaking her down to the floor.

Applejack: Whoa! What the hay?

Applejack looks to her left and the Mane 6 have pulled up even with her.

Rainbow Dash: Pull over!

The cart bangs into the coach and Applejack leans over the side toward it.

Applejack: Hey! Cut that out!

The cart hits the coach once again causing Applejack to fall in between the passenger seats. She then climbs back up and addresses the stallions giving her the ride.

Applejack: I'll pay you double to outrun them.

The stallions immediately speed up at hearing that.

Twilight Sparkle: We'll pay you triple to slow down!

They do so as the cart that the mares were riding in goes up ahead of the coach.

Applejack: I'll pay you quadruple to leave them in the dust!

They waste no time in literally doing, so that the six chasers are left choking and coughing in the murk. It clears up in no time.

Rarity: That was rude!

Pinkie Pie: Get them! GET THEM!

(Y/N) looks around and get's an idea as he levitates a nearby small boulder and throws it in front of the stagecoach which causes them to dodge it and it slows them down a bit. (Y/N) then spots a cactus and throws that as well which the stallions also dodge as well. The cart that the mares pulled eventually caught up and was even with the stagecoach once again. Pinkie hurls herself across the gap and Applejack soon finds a pair of furious blue eyes boring into her own at point-blank range.

Pinkie Pie: Applejack, you broke your Pinkie promise! Apologize!

Applejack: Pinkie, I did not break my promise!

Pinkie Pie: What?

Applejack: If y'all reckon back, I told you that I would tell you everything "at breakfast." But I didn't come for breakfast. I couldn't come to that breakfast, not if it meant telling y'all what happened.

Pinkie Pie: Well, I. . . I. . .

Applejack: I'm sorry, Pinkie, but I can't tell y'all the truth. I just can't!

The mares were not amused from that while (Y/N) groans and facehoofs at that.

Pinkie Pie: Well I heard a "sorry" in there, so that'll have to do for now. I'll get a real apology later. Rarity, catch me.

Rarity: What?! Pinkie!

Rarity screams as Pinkie plummets onto Rarity and the impact dumps both Pinkie and Rarity over the side and leaves Twilight as the only passenger.

(Y/N): Rainbow, go back!

Rainbow Dash: No time! They knew what they were getting into!

As the vehicles zoom away, Pinkie and Rarity sat up with their manes ruined and full of cactus burrs. Pinkie grins at Rarity, who coughs up another burr and shoots her an icy glare.

The stagecoach continues to race forward as Applejack looks ahead and not far ahead of her is a railroad crossing whose barriers swing down to block the way as the warning lights and bells start up. The sight throws Applejack a wicked smile.

Applejack: Yes! Hyah!

A snap of the reins sends her straining team toward the crossing at a truly ludicrous speed. (Y/N) decides to increase his own flight speed and catches up to Applejack as he wanted some answers that badly as well.

(Y/N): Applejack! Why are so sensitive about this?! Is not telling us the whole truth really that big of a deal?!

Applejack: Yes it is! I can't tell you specifically either (Y/N)! Sorry, but ya ain't gonna hear ANY of it!

Applejack's coach speeds up even more so that she could catch up to the train. (Y/N) growls a little in anger from that as his eyes glowed (F/C) and his aura started to dim just a portion as Twilight, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash notice this and went wide-eyed.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)!

(Y/N) turned back to Twilight not before realizing that his aura was going back and forth between normal and a shade of it.

(Y/N): No! No! No! No! Not again!

Rainbow Dash spots the train and she realizes that they can't gallop fast enough to catch the coach going past the train. She then looks at (Y/N) as he was trying to calm his powers down and get's an idea.

Rainbow Dash: Twilight, hang on! (Y/N), sit on the cart for a second!

(Y/N) immediately does that with his aura still glowing out of him. Twilight was currently holding on to the sides of the stagecoach to brace herself.

(Y/N): Okay! Why?!

Rainbow Dash: Cause I'm going to do this!

Rainbow Dash then digs her hooves into the ground causing the whole cart to pivot 180 degrees and due to the speed of the cart and (Y/N) not holding on to it, he was launched swiftly into the air like a catapult which caused him to yell a little in surprise from the sudden action.

When the coach got past the train, it slows to a stop and Applejack jumps down from it. The four stallions have reached their physical limits, but her attention is focused entirely on the passing train.

Applejack: Yee-haw!

The stallions look up and see something coming down.

Coach Ponies: Lady, you're in trouble.

As all of the stallions run off, Applejack raises an eyebrow at that until she hears someone yelling and looks up to see that it was (Y/N) closing in on her. She had no time to try and run from that as (Y/N) immediately crashes into Applejack making a small dusty explosion. Both of them started tumbling on the ground before they eventually stopped with (Y/N) on top of Applejack. (Y/N) and Applejack recover from the whole catastrophe, but not until they realized that not only was (Y/N) on top of Applejack. . . but their noses were touching each others which made them both blush very red from that. (Y/N) immediately jerks his face away, but he still pins down Applejack so that she couldn't get away.

(Y/N): There's no where for you to run now Applejack! It's time to 'fess up!

Rainbow Dash, Twilight, and Fluttershy were able to get over the train with Rainbow Dash carrying Twilight as both her and Fluttershy flew over the train. They all then stood down to the ground and walked right in front of where Applejack is.

Rainbow Dash: Ha! I knew that would work!

(Y/N): Dash! Never! Ever! Do that again! Applejack is not like some tsundere loner that has people fall from the sky and land on her as a cushion.

Rainbow Dash: *nervous chuckle* Sorry.

Applejack looks to her left and sees that her saddlebags have fell off her and dumped a lot of her ribbons out so she just sighs.

Applejack: Look, now ya know.

The four then look to where Applejack was looking and they all walked over to the dropped saddlebags.

Twilight Sparkle: Know what?

Applejack: Well, just look.

Twilight Sparkle: I am. You won an amazing number of ribbons, just like Miss Jubilee said!

Applejack then shows them a medal as well.

Applejack: Don't you get it? There's every color of ribbon down there. Every color. . . but. . . blue.

Applejack then slumps down to the ground downtrodden.

Applejack: I came in fourth, third, even second, but I didn't win one first prize, and I certainly didn't win any prize money.

Rainbow Dash: But the telegram said you were gonna send money.

Applejack: That's why I came here. I wanted to earn some money. After that big old send off Ponyville gave me, I just didn't have the nerve to come home empty-hooved.

Applejack then turned to look at (Y/N) with a sad look.

Applejack: I was also going to win specifically for you, (Y/N). You were so dependent and had so much confidence that I would win, but I didn't want to come home to tell you that I lost. I thought that you would be disappointed in me, especially since you kept saying that I knew I could do it. I couldn't come home a failure.

Applejack hangs her head down in defeat in expecting her friends to ridicule her for her actions.

However, instead (Y/N) walks up to Applejack and gives her a big hug.

Applejack: W-What?

(Y/N): You stubborn idiot. I'd rather see you lose a competition than not see you at all.

Twilight and the rest join in to make a group hug around Applejack.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)'s right, Applejack. We would never see you as a failure.

Rainbow Dash: We're your friends! We don't care if you came in fiftieth place! You're still number one in our books.

Applejack: So. . . you're not upset or disappointed?

The four then broke the hug and shook their heads as a no. Applejack then rushes up to them in worry of something else.

Applejack: But what about the mayor? I don't think I can face her and tell her I didn't get that money to fix the broken roof.

Fluttershy: Applejack, we can always find a way to fix that hole in the roof. But if you don't come back, we'll never be able to fix the hole in our hearts.

(Y/N): Whether you win or lose, we'll still see you as our best friend.

Applejack smiles as she shares a muzzle rub with the three while Rainbow Dash was flying over them crying softly before she realizes it and shakes herself out of it angrily.

Rainbow Dash: Darn it! Now you got me acting all sappy!

(Y/N): Oh, get in here!

(Y/N) pulls Rainbow Dash down towards them as they all shared one last hug before they decided to depart back to Ponyville.

The Mane 7 were now on their journey home as Applejack thought of a letter to write to Princess Celestia.

Applejack: (Dear Princess Celestia, It's a tad easier to be proud when you come in first than it is when you finish further back. But there's no reason to hide when you don't do as well as you'd hoped. You can't run away from your problems. Better to run to your friends and family.)

The train pulls in at the Ponyville station, whose platform is crammed with Apple family members, well-wishers, and her dog Winona. As soon as she steps onto the platform, Winona happily knocks her flat, to the amusement of Twilight, Fluttershy, and (Y/N) on the train. However, back on the train who had Rainbow Dash, Pinkie, and Rarity who (Y/N) was able to pick up both of the mares after they were stranded out in the desert for a little bit. Rarity was in a car with Pinkie Pie as she was constantly asking her a question over and over again.

Pinkie Pie: What do you think, Rarity? Chimicherry or cherrychanga? Chimicherry, cherrychanga? Chimicherry, cherrychanga? Chimicherry, cherrychanga? Chimicherry, cherrychanga?

Rarity was walking away from Pinkie annoyed from all of the talking that she was doing.

Rarity: I am so going to remember this, Rainbow Dash! *grumbles*

Chapter 9 End.

Chapter 10: The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000

Today was a pleasant afternoon as (Y/N) was in his backyard tending to some of the plants that he had laid out to grow. He levitates a watering can and sprinkles water all over his flowers that he had laid out. After he was done with that, he wipes some sweat on his forehead which signaled that he was working outside for most likely an hour or two. Once he went back inside however, he all of a sudden heard a knock on his door and walked to it.

(Y/N): You know, I feel like the many times that ponies knock on my door is with accurate dramatic timing. Oh well, no use thinking too hard about that.

When (Y/N) opens his door, he sees in front of him a familiar orange mare with a hat on her head.

Applejack: Hey there, sugarcube. Ya busy?

(Y/N): Not really. Was just outside in the back a minute ago. Is there something you need?

Applejack: Yeah, actually. You see, tomorrow is the beginning of cider season and I was wondering if you'd like to help us out with making some of the juicy drinks with us. We could always use an extra pair of hooves to help us out.

(Y/N): Sure, no problem. What time should I come?

Applejack got a nervous look from that as she rubs the back of her head.

Applejack: I hate to be hasty, but. . . now.

(Y/N): How come?

Applejack: I know this is probably the first ever of cider season you may have been to, but EVERY year, ponies especially Pinkie Pie, always are lined up first way early in the morning to try and get the cider first.

(Y/N): Wow, is the cider made at this time that good?

Applejack: Follow me and I'll show ya.

Applejack walks ahead with (Y/N) following her as they were on their way to Sweet Apple Acres.

Applejack and (Y/N) eventually got to Sweet Apple Acres and walked up to where the barn is and walked inside to find where the rest of the Apple family was.

Granny Smith: Ah, (Y/N) my boy it's great to see ya.

(Y/N): Likewise, Granny Smith. Applejack told me about how cider season starts tomorrow, so I thought that you guys may need some extra help.

Granny Smith: We are glad to accept all of the help you can give us, (Y/N).

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Apple Bloom nods in agreement.

Applejack: Now trust us, when I say that cider making ain't easy at all. We always try to use the most fresh and most delicious apples that we can find to make the cider each year.

Applejack then leads (Y/N) out to where the apple orchard was and (Y/N) sees ten barrels laid out that clearly was for tomorrow morning.

Applejack: We always try and lay out at least fifteen barrels for the day so that way since some of our time is taken out tomorrow because of us selling cider. We lay out twelve barrels so that we can get as much ponies as we can for some cider.

(Y/N): Geez, I've had your cider before, but this must be on a whole new level.

Applejack: *chuckles* You bet your muscular legs that it's on a whole new level. Here, try some sugarcube.

Applejack goes to where a table where one of the barrels is connected to a faucet and she places a small cup under it before turning it on, so that the cider comes into the cup. Applejack then hands over the cup to (Y/N) which he uses his magic to levitate and he takes a sip of it before his eyes widen in astonishment as that was probably the best cider that he has ever had.

(Y/N): Oh, that is gooooooood!

Applejack: Told ya. Like I said, we take the most delicious and fresh apples from the orchard to make all of these here beverages.

(Y/N): Nice! So what do you all need me to do to help out?

Granny Smith: We're running out of time tryin' to pick all of the freshest apples that we need. Applejack here thought you may be able to use your fancy, schmancy whatchamacallit magic powers to see which which of our delicious fruits are the most fresh for our cider.

(Y/N): Huh. I see.

Apple Bloom: Do ya think ya can help us get the rest of we need for tomorrow, (Y/N)?

(Y/N) looked at the orchard and then back towards the Apple family with a determined look.

(Y/N): Leave it to me, Apples. You all just called in the right stallion to complete your job for you.

The Apple family all got smiles from that as Applejack went up to (Y/N) and gave him a big hug which he returned.

Applejack: Thanks a lot, (Y/N). This year may be one of the best for having ya around.

(Y/N): I-It's no problem at all, Applejack.

Applejack broke the hug and smiled at (Y/N) as he turned around and started to go out to the orchard and go to work. Granny Smith then got a mischievous smile as she walked up beside Applejack who was still watching (Y/N) go into the orchard.

Granny Smith: Oh. Has mah granddaughter finally found herself the stallion for her eyes?

Applejack blushed when she said that and tipped her hat down in embarrassment.

Applejack: I-I-I was just excited that h-he was here to help us. Y-Yeah. You all believe that, right?

Big Mac: Nnope.

Apple Bloom: C'mon Applejack. Ya don't have to hide it from us. Besides, it's pretty obvious that ya like (Y/N).

Applejack: Alright fine. I do like (Y/N). He's just so dependable, strong, and. . .

Applejack takes a look and sees (Y/N) working hard on getting the best apples that he can ask he bucked some trees down which made some apples fall into some baskets. He then glows his horn to make the apples that were the freshest of glow bright and he picks those apples and tosses them into another assortment of baskets. Sweat drips a little from (Y/N) working so hard as it gave Applejack a love-struck face.

Applejack: . . .good looking.

The three other chuckle a little from that.

Granny Smith: Tell me somethin' Applejack. Would ya want (Y/N) to be an Apple like us?

Applejack: What?! W-W-Well, I-I. . . uh. . .

Granny Smith: *chuckles* Calm down. I'm just messing with ya.

Applejack groans at little in annoyance from that.

Granny Smith: But yer right. He is very helpful and kind. I wouldn't mind if he was apart of us.

Apple Bloom: He helped me when I was discouraged about mah Cutie Mark and he was the one who brought me, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo together. (Y/N)'s like a big brother that's always there to help me out to me. Don't ya see him like a close brother as well Big Mac?

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Eventually it was nearly nighttime as the sun was setting and (Y/N) got all of the fresh apples that he could find for the day and rest of the ponies used those to fill up the remaining baskets of cider that they need for tomorrow morning.

Applejack: Well, that's all of 'em. This should be enough to serve a three mile long line full of ponies.

Big Mac: Eeyup.

(Y/N): I agree. We worked pretty hard to be able to make all of these. Lots of ponies should be satisfied.

(Y/N) then let's out a yawn before he starts to walk out of the barn.

(Y/N): Well, I'll see you all tomorrow when cider season begins.

As (Y/N) was about to leave, Applejack grabs his hoof.

Applejack: And just where ya think yer going?

(Y/N): Home. I've got nothing left to do after all.

Granny Smith: Why don't ya stay here for the night, (Y/N)? Besides, you'll have to get up bright and early tomorrow at sunrise.

(Y/N): You all want me to stay over?

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Granny Smith: Don't 'cha worry my boy, we have a guest room with some neat sheets for ya to sleep in.

Apple Bloom: Come on, (Y/N). Just for tonight?

(Y/N): Well. . . alright. Sure.

Applejack: Yee-haw! Welcome to the home of the Apples, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Heh heh. Thanks, everypony. You didn't have to do this.

Applejack: Hey, you were a big help for us today (Y/N). I think it's safe to say that we return the favor.

The other Apples agreed with Applejack as (Y/N) smiles.

(Y/N): Well, all right then. Just show me my room for tonight and I'll get some shut eye in no time.

Applejack leads (Y/N) to the Apple Family house that they all reside in and Applejack leads to where the guest room was and it was about as Granny Smith described. A small little room with a neat bed, a lamp, and a nightstand right beside the bed.

Applejack: Well, here ya go. See ya in the morning, sugarcube.

(Y/N): Thanks Applejack.

With that being said, (Y/N) closed the door and instantly hopped in bed to go to sleep for the night as tomorrow at sunrise will be the beginning of cider season.

As stated by the rest of the Apple family, (Y/N) got up early in the morning so that they could all begin to start cider season for all of the ponies who are coming all the way from Ponyville to Sweet Apple Acres in order to get the first amounts of cider that they can get. The cider stand was set up at an open white fence and tons and tons of tents could be seen lined up with one up close that specifically was pink and had balloons all over it. Both Applejack and (Y/N) were both on the road staring at just how far the line is from their cider stand.

(Y/N): Sweet Celestia! You weren't kidding about all of these ponies trying to get cider for the day.

Applejack: Actually, this may the first year we have had "this" many folks lined up like this.

(Y/N): Wow. They're desperate.

Applejack: Ya can say that again.

Both Applejack and (Y/N) then walked back to where the stand was with the rest of the Apple family.

Applejack: So, here's how this is gonna work. I'll be supervising all of the ponies in the line. Granny Smith's in charge of keeping track the amount of bits that are given, Apple Bloom will be behind the counter turning the faucet for the cider on and off, and finally you and Big Mac will be in charge of restocking the cider each time the barrels run out.

(Y/N): Easy enough. We'll be able to make a lot of ponies satisfied with the amount that we all have for today.

Applejack: Let's hope so.

Soon enough, the sun was shining as it was almost time for cider season to begin. Lots of ponies could be seen in the line waiting patiently for it to begin with Pinkie at the very front and Twilight, Spike, and Rarity were somewhere in the line right behind her, and both Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were far out in the line. Rainbow Dash throws a glare ahead at how long she'll have to wait in order to get some apple cider for today. Meanwhile, Twilight and Spike were upbeat.

Twilight Sparkle: Isn't this exciting, Spike? Opening day of cider season!

Spike: Yeah! That means it's only thirty more days 'til sapphire season!

Both Twilight and Rarity roll their eyes from that until they heard Applejack on the megaphone.

Applejack: Attention, everypony! Cider season is now officially open!

Her announcement sets off excited murmurs among the ponies, while Granny Smith nods to Apple Bloom and glances toward the open, empty cash box on the counter. Pinkie hauls up two full bags in her teeth and empties a shower of bits into the box, prompting Apple Bloom to pump the tap handle and fill a waiting mug. This is plucked away and guzzled down to leave froth on Pinkie's lips and a blissful expression on her face, which shifts gears into a huge eager smile. A moment later, she is toting all the brimming, bubbly mugs that her forelegs can manage. The line trudges ahead and Rainbow Dash jaw drops in disbelief from Pinkie taking that much cider.

At the stand, business continues at a brisk pace with many ponies paying and drinking mugs of apple cider with very delighted looks. After Cheerliee got her cider, Apple Bloom turns on the faucet to try and let out some more cider, but dispense only a few drops and a burp of gas. Big Mac grabs the barrel that was connected there and places it on his back to go and make a stack of empty barrels in another section. He nods to (Y/N), who uses his magic to levitate a barrel on top of the filled-up stacks of cider and he hooks up the new supply onto the counter to allow Apple Bloom to continue filling up mugs. Rainbow Dash glares impatiently from her spot behind Fluttershy in the line.

The inventory of cider was steadily decreasing over the hours as Rainbow Dash was constantly getting worried looks on her face that if she may ever get any cider.

Eventually, (Y/N) connected the last barrel and also it near to where the line was ending to get the very first cider. Fluttershy and Rainbow both pay, and a foamy mug is dispensed for the patient yellow Pegasus, who moves off to make room for her friend. Rainbow's eyes grow as her tongue lolls greedily out and then the tap runs dry and the blue face cycles from anticipation to teary-eyed disappointment to teeth-grinding rage. She does, however, keep herself under enough control to let off only a subdued growl as Applejack walks up, no longer using the megaphone.

Applejack: Heh. Sorry, everypony! That's it for today!

The rest of the ponies in the line let out disappointed moans from that and Rainbow Dash flies over to her angrily.

Rainbow Dash: Surprise, surprise. You ran out again!

A pony named Caramel had the same reaction as Rainbow Dash as he also faces Applejack.

Caramel: Yeah, you always run out!

Fluttershy: For the record, I don't mind-

Rainbow Dash: Why can't you make enough cider for all of us? Or at least for me!

Applejack then finds herself without a ready answer as a throng of annoyed, grumbling would-be customers starts to hem her in. (Y/N) then jumps in right beside her.

(Y/N): Now just stop right there! If you ponies should know, I also helped the Apples with making the supply of cider and we tried our best to make as much as we can for this year using the most delicious apples we could find.

Caramel: That's what they always say!

Applejack: And it's always true. But Apple family cider is made with love and integrity, and only the highest quality apples in Equestria. Sorry, but that recipe takes time.

(Y/N): Which means that patience is the key.

More dissatisfied complainers start to chatter before just deciding to leave. Rainbow Dash turns to leave, but finds an ever-cheerful Pinkie Pie standing directly behind her.

Pinkie Pie: They're right, y'know! You can't rush perfection! And this year's batch was perfection!

Fluttershy: Uh, Pinkie Pie-

Pinkie then wraps a hoof around Rainbow Dash and thinks dreamily of the cider that she drank while Rainbow Dash was slowing building up rage.

Pinkie Pie: I'll never forget the cider I just drank! It was a moment in time that will never exist again.

She let's out an ecstatic little moan, having paid no heed to Fluttershy's warning or the steadily building fury on Rainbow Dash's face. Rainbow launches into a rising growl until it was then interrupted by the honking of a horn.

Everypony looks at the direction to where it came from as they all see a vehicle is chugging along the road towards them. The vehicle's design is similar to that of a gigantic, open-topped antique roadster automobile, with machinery stacked up where the rear seats would go and various controls and pipes built into the side.

Applejack then turned to (Y/N) with a raised eyebrow.

Applejack: What in Equestria is that?

(Y/N) shrugged his shoulders as he was just as confused as Applejack was.

(Y/N): That's probably the most advanced looking locomotive I've seen so far in Equestria. Normally, I would see these kinds of contraptions on Earth.

Many ponies took interest in the vehicle as they all walked up to it curiously. The cowcatcher-style front grille on the vehicle knocks over one post on the fence as it chuffs to a stop.

Two male unicorn ponies jumped out as they were wearing matching outfits of blue and white collared shirts with black bow ties along with matching hats. They were both twins as they both had pale, light grayish olive coats, moderate red manes and tails with white stripes, moderate pistachio eyes. They did have a couple of differences on them as they both had different Cutie Marks and one had a mustache while the other didn't. One had a Cutie Mark of a left facing apple slice while the other had a Cutie Mark that had an apple with a slice missing on it. These were the clever scamming twins, Flim and Flam.

The two twins drop down from the vehicle and start to sing.

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Flim: Well, lookie what we got here, brother of mine, it's the same in every town

Ponies with thirsty throats, dry tongues, and not a drop of cider to be found

Maybe they're not aware that there's really no need for this teary despair

Flam: That the key that they need to solve this sad cider shortage you and I will share

Flim and Flam: Well you've got opportunity

In this very community

Flam: He's Flim

Flim: He's Flam

Flim and Flam: We're the world famous Flim Flam Brothers

Traveling salesponies nonpareil

Pinkie Pie: Nonpa-what?

Flim: Nonpareil, and that's exactly the reason why, you see

No pony else in this whole place will give you such a chance to be where you need to be

And that's a new world, with tons of cider

Fresh squeezed and ready for drinking

Flam: More cider than you could drink in all your days of thinking

Rainbow Dash: I'd doubt that.

Flim and Flam: So take this opportunity

In this very community

Flam: He's Flim

Flim: He's Flam

Flim and Flam: We're the world famous Flim Flam Brothers

Traveling salesponies

Nonpareil

Flim: I suppose by now you're wondering 'bout our peculiar mode of transport

Flam: I say, our mode of locomotion

Flim: And I suppose by now you're wondering, where is this promised cider?

Flam: Any horse can make a claim and any pony can do the same

Flim: But my brother and I have something most unique and superb

Unseen at any time in this big new world

Flim and Flam: And that's opportunity

Flim: Folks, it's the one and only, the biggest and the best

Flam: The unbelievable

Flim: Unimpeachable

Flam: Indispensable

Flim: I-can't-believe-able

Flim and Flam: Flim Flam Brothers' Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000

Flam: What d'you say, sister?

Rarity nearly faints with Spike trying to help her stay up.

Crowd: Oh, we got opportunity

In this very community

Please, Flim, please, Flam, help us out of this jam

With your Flim Flam Brothers' Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000

Flim then approaches both Applejack and (Y/N).

Flim: Young filly, I would be ever so honored if you might see fit to let my brother and I borrow some of your delicious, and might I add spellbindingly fragrant apples for our little demonstration here?

Applejack and (Y/N) just look at each other confused as (Y/N) shrugs his sholders.

Applejack: Uh, sure, I guess.

Crowd: Opportunity, in our community

Flam: Ready, Flim?

Flim: Ready, Flam?

Flim and Flam: Let's bing bang zam!

They both shoot unicorn magic from their horns to activate the machine and it takes some apples off an apple tree.

Flim: And show these thirsty ponies a world of delectable cider!

Crowd: Cider, cider, cider, cider. . .

Flim: Watch closely my friends!

Flam: The fun begins!

Flim: Now, here's where the magic happens. Right here in this heaving, roiling, cider-press-boiling guts of the very machine, those apples plucked fresh are right now as we speak being turned into grade-A, top-notch, five-star, blow-your-horseshoes-off, one-of-a-kind cider!

Flam: Feel free to take a sneak peek!

Granny Smith then intervenes.

Granny Smith: Now wait, you fellers, hold it!

You went and over-sold it!

I guarantee that what you have there won't compare

For the very most important ingredient

Can't be added or done expedient

And it's quality, friends, Apple Acres' quality and care!

Flim: Well, Granny, I'm glad you brought that up, my dear, I say I'm glad you brought that up

You see that we are very picky when it comes to cider if you'll kindly try a cup

Flim produces a full mug on the end of this line and gives it to Granny Smith as she takes a sip and finds that it sits very well with her.

Flam: Yes, sir, yes, ma'am, this great machine lets just the very best

So whaddaya say then, Apples?

Care to step into the modern world

And put the Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 to the test?

The crowd continues to chant "cider" during the song.

Flim: What do you think, folks? Do you see what the Apples can't? I see it clear as day! I know she does! So does he! C'mon, Ponyville, you know what I'm talking about!

Flim and Flam: We're saying you've got

Opportunity

In this very community

He's Flim, he's Flam

We're the world famous Flim Flam Brothers

Traveling salesponies nonpareil!

Yeah!

Apple Bloom immeditatlely rushes up to them.

Apple Bloom: You got a deal!

(Y/N), however pulls her back towards them with his magic.

Granny Smith: Not so fast!

The four Apples including (Y/N) then gather in a huddle.

Granny Smith: No way no how that machine matches up with the care we put in our cider!

Apple Bloom: But if it really does work, we could make everypony in town happy!

Applejack: I just don't know, y'all. We've always made cider the same way.

(Y/N): And ponies still loved it! Even some of the most little jobs that we do can make a big difference.

Big Mac: Eeyup. Huh?

Apparetnly, the Flim Flam brothers have somehow joined in the huddle and heard the conversation.

Flim: We'll sweeten the deal. You supply the apples. . .

Flam: . . .We supply the Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000.

Flim and Flam: Then we split those sweet sweet profits. . .

Flim: . . .Seventy-five. . .

Flam: . . .Twenty-five. . .

Apple Bloom: Deal-

Applejack then covers Apple Bloom's mouth before breaking the huddle.

Applejack: Hold on. Who gets the seventy five?

Flim: Why, us, naturally.

Flam: And, we'll throw in the magic to power the machine for free.

Applejack turned to (Y/N) for his opinion and he shook his head vigorously before they both approach the other Apples.

(Y/N): Pfft. That's not even a fair split. Sweet Apple Acres could go out of business if we all agreed to that.

Applejack: (Y/N)'s right. And cider is the only that keeps our business flowing through the winter.

Flim and Flam: So? What'll it be?

Big Mac: No deal.

Flim: Hmph. Very well. If you refuse our generous offer to be partners, then we'll just have to be competitors.

Applejack: You wouldn't dare.

(Y/N): Generous? You two? Don't make me laugh.

Flim: Oh no?

Flim nods to Flam which cues him to address the crowd from the 6000's platform.

Flam: Don't you worry, everypony! There'll be plenty of cider for all of you!

Flim: *quietly* Once we drive Sweet Apple Acres out of business.

The entire Apple family let out a long and surprised gasp from that until (Y/N) speaks up.

(Y/N): Not on my watch!

The Apple Family then face towards (Y/N) who had a serious look on his face.

(Y/N): If you thought for just one second that you can just barge in here with a machine that produces cider and say that it's going to drive Sweet Apple Acres out of business, then you thought wrong. Sweet Apple Acres is like a home to me, and it's the home to the rest of the Apples here. There's no way that I'm going to just sit back and watch you take that away from us!

The Apple family especially Applejack smile at (Y/N) defending them.

Flim: Sorry, I guess you should've agreed to the deal. It was a good one. Seventy-five. Twenty-five.

(Y/N): Y'know, for a salespony, you're not very reasonable. Why not fifty-fifty?

Flim: Fifty-fifty? *laughs* Sorry, that was just hilarious. The Flim and Flam brothers never done fifty-fifty in their life.

(Y/N): Well. . . that's both shameful and disappointing.

Flim: It's "business" is what it is. How do you think we were to make The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000?

(Y/N): Yeah, a business that involves taking advantage of others.

Flim: *gasps* I am shocked that you would accuse us of such a thing. Very well mister, if you believe that you and these Apples have everything that it takes to surpass us, then we are more than lovely to see that happen.

Flim then walks back to the 6000 where his twin brother is while (Y/N) just glares at him.

(Y/N): Oh, don't worry. You will.

(Y/N) then turns back to the Apple family who all had looks of gratitude for (Y/N) and Applejack walks up and hugs (Y/N) which he returns.

Applejack: Thanks for that, (Y/N). I don't think we've ever had anypony besides us care about Sweet Apple Acres that much.

(Y/N): It was nothing, you guys. If there's one place in Ponyville that I know that shouldn't ever go away, it's definitely Sweet Apple Acres.

Applejack breaks the hug and smiles from that.

Applejack: Well, what are we waitin' for? Let's get back and show those hooligans who they're messin' with.

(Y/N) nods as he follows the rest of the Apples back to Sweet Apple Acres so that they could all be prepared for tomorrow.

The very next day, the process of the cider making repeated with Pinkie always being first to get the first amount of cider. As time went on, both Applejack and Twilight were next to other along with Spike talking about what happened yesterday.

Twilight Sparkle: Still worried about Flim and Flam?

Spike: Granny Smith says they were just blowing hot air.

Applejack: I'm not so sure. They sounded mighty serious when they threatened to run us out of business. (Y/N) also seemed ready to be prepared if that happens.

Back at the cider counter, the last barrel was used as all of the cider was gone once again.

Apple Bloom: That's it! Last cup!

Rainbow Dash who was all the way in the far middle of the line flew up and was aggravated.

Rainbow Dash: OH, FOR PETE'S SAKE!!

The rest of the crowd let out disappointed groans as well.

Apple Bloom: C'mon back tomorrow, everypony!

The crowd started complaining like yesterday and Rainbow has clapped a foreleg over her eyes in disgust.

However, she lowers it once she hears a sound and it's the Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 as it approaches the area once again. Both Applejack and (Y/N) look up at it wide-eyed as the thing's shadow advances over them. Granny Smith nails in the new fence post just in time for the front grille to knock it over again. She throws a venomous glare up at the 6000 as Flim disembarks and sidles up to Applejack and (Y/N).

Flim: What seems to be the problem here?

Flam: Oh my, oh my, out of cider again?

At the 6000's back end, which sports a shelf loaded with barrels and an attached chute. Flim reclines against one rear fender as a barrel is lowered into position.

Flim: What have we here? Who'd like a cup?

Twilight, Applejack, (Y/N) and Spike are promptly swept up in a stampede of clamoring ponies approaching the 6000 as they all gathered around it.

Flam: Don't worry, everypony, we've got the Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 to make more in an instant!

At the end of that, a mug floats to Rainbow Dash, who slips a hoof through its handle and prepares to slake her thirst. Before she can get a mouthful, though, Applejack comes up with a rope in her teeth and lassos the barrel away, to the salesponies' great surprise. It knocks the mug from Rainbow's grip as she yanks the barrel into the air just in time for (Y/N) to fly up and catch it before coming to the ground beside Applejack.

Applejack: You can't sell that cider! That's made from Apple family apples!

(Y/N): And a newsflash to you! It's OUR property not yours!

Meanwhile, the airborne mug hits the dirt with its contents spilling out and soaking in the dirt as Rainbow frantically leans down over the mess. With no more liquid handy, she scoops up the saturated earth and shovels it into her mouth.

Rainbow Dash: Is this some kind of cruel joke?

Flim: Don't worry, everypony, there are plenty of apples in Equestria. We'll find some others and make more cider than all of Ponyville can drink!

The crowd let's out excited gasps until Apple Bloom intervenes.

Apple Bloom: We'll make more cider than you could ever imagine!

A crowd then let's out gasps from that before Big Mac yanks her back by the tail back to where the rest of the Apples along with (Y/N) are.

Granny Smith: Now, it ain't about the speed, young'un, it's about quality.

The crowd then let's out disappointed sighs from that.

Rainbow Dash: Who cares how good the cider is if I never get to drink any?

(Y/N): Oh, so you're telling me that you'd rather have a cider in 10 seconds that could possibly be too bitter, too sweet, etc.

Rainbow Dash: Well. . . when you put it that way. . .

However, before Rainbow Dash could say another word Flim pinches her cheeks to prevent her from doing so.

Flim: Oh, look at these poor, dissatisfied ponies.

Apple Bloom: Ponyville is Sweet Apple Cider country!

Big Mac then drops Apple Bloom so that she could stand back up.

Applejack: Our cider speaks for itself!

(Y/N): And it's more than capable to say that Sweet Apple Acres has the best in Ponyville!

Flim then is seen lounging on the 6000.

Flim: Let's put it to the test!

Apple Bloom smirks from that.

Apple Bloom: Anywhere, anytime!

As the crowd mutters, Granny Smith get's in front of Apple Bloom.

Granny Smith: Well, that's enough now.

Flam: With our machine, we can make enough cider in one hour to satisfy this entire town!

Apple Bloom retorts from that.

Apple Bloom: We'll do it in 45 minutes!

(Y/N) then covers Apple Bloom's mouth with his hoof.

(Y/N): Apple Bloom, stop! You're digging us a deeper hole!

Granny Smith: Easy, Apple Bloom, easy.

Flim: What's the matter, Granny Smith? Chicken?

That last word hits a nerve under the elder's white mane as she focuses back to Flim.

(Y/N): (And, here we go. . .)

Granny Smith: What did you call me, sonny?

Flim: If you're so confident in your cider, then what's the problem?

Granny Smith then rushes up to Flim with a serious look.

Granny Smith: Tomorrow mornin', right here!

Flam: But I'm afraid we haven't any. . .

Flam levitates an apple before spitting on it and polishing it on his shirt.

Flam: . . .Apples.

Granny Smith: You can use our south field! It'll be worth it to teach y'all a thing or two about cider making!

Flim: Excellent; we have a bet. Whoever produces the most barrels in one hour wins the exclusive right to sell cider in Ponyville.

Sweat beads on Applejack's brow as her eyes pop wide open and the green irises shrink almost to points, however (Y/N) calms her down by patting her on the back. The brothers just aim a pair of cocky grins straight ahead at Granny Smith.

Granny Smith: And after we beat ya, I don't never want to see you bambahoozlers around here again!

They both shook hoofs in agreement before both brothers return on the 6000's platform.

Flam: Until tomorrow.

Flim and Flam tip their hats and bow down the rig chugs away down the road, leaving Applejack staring nervously after them. She turns to (Y/N).

(Y/N): Don't worry Applejack. We'll win tomorrow!

Applejack: We'd better, 'cause if we don't, we're gonna lose our farm.

Applejack felt very dejected, however (Y/N) didn't want to see her like this.

(Y/N): Hey, look at me.

(Y/N) puts his hoof under Applejack's chin to make her look at him.

(Y/N): We won't lose the farm. I know we won't.

Applejack: How can ya be so sure?

(Y/N): Hey, this is the Apples we're talking about here. Those guys just think that they're speed is way better than how we made them.

Applejack: But didn't ya hear them? We have to make the "most" amount of cider we can before they can.

(Y/N): So what? You said it yourself, you've made the cider the same way. And everypony still loved it, didn't they?

Applejack get's a small uneasy look before (Y/N) speaks up again.

(Y/N): Hey, you're one of my best friends Applejack. There is no way in Equestria that I'm going to see you leave the farm. With me around, I'll never let that happen do you understand?

Applejack blushes from that before getting a confident smile on her face.

Applejack: Yer right. Those scum twins may have that Super Speedy Cider whatevers, but that won't stop the Apples from doing what they can to produce cider here.

(Y/N) get's the same confident smile that Applejack had.

(Y/N): That's the spirit! Come on, let's go and prepare to win the bet tomorrow!

Applejack nods as they both walk and rejoin the Apple family to settle in for the day.

The very next day at the farm, ponies have gathered around to watch the competition of cider making between the Apples and the Flim Flam Brothers. The Apples along with (Y/N) in the group were getting prepared to start as Big Mac had a pair of goggles propped on his forehead and he trots in place to limber up his hooves. Granny Smith was sniffing an apple very deeply, (Y/N) was doing some push ups, and Applejack set up a heavy bag and is taking a few practice bucks, with Apple Bloom hanging on to provide extra weight. Twilight then walks over towards them.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack? (Y/N)? Are you sure this is such a good idea?

Applejack then starts to speak with a confident tone at Twilight while still bucking the bag.

Applejack: Me 'n' the family are. . . one hundred percent confident. . . in our cider making capabilities.

Twilight Sparkle: And I suppose you're here to provide some extra help, (Y/N)?

(Y/N) then talks to Twilight in between his push ups.

(Y/N): Yep, I'm not going to. . . sit back. . . and watch Sweet Apple Acres. . . get taken by those swindling maniacs.

Apple Bloom: And besides, nopony calls Granny a chicken.

The next buck sends Apple Bloom flying and after that, Mayor Mare speaks up on a megaphone.

Mayor Mare: Attention, everypony!

Twilight Sparkle: Well, good luck.

She walks off as a badly disoriented Apple Bloom staggers back to Applejack.

Applejack: Thanks, Twilight.

Apple Bloom then collapses to the ground.

Applejack: We'll need it.

(Y/N) then walks up right beside Applejack.

(Y/N): Hey, don't worry. Like I said, with me around, I won't allow us to lose.

Applejack get's a determined smile from (Y/N)'s resolve and nods.

Mayor Mare: The teams have one hour to produce as much cider as they can, after which the barrels will be counted and the winner will be named the sole cider provider for all of Ponyville!

The crowd let's out shocked murmurs from that as Flim and Flam both smirk at each other on their vehicle.

Mayor Mare: Are both teams ready?

Big Mac socks his goggles into place, Granny Smith glares toward the adversaries with a snort, Apple Bloom blows her mane back from her face, and both Applejack and (Y/N) stand resolutely at the fore.

Applejack and (Y/N): Ready!

Flim and Flam: Ready!

Both of them said that with arrogance in their voice.

Mayor Mare: Then let's. . . go!

A stallion named Doctor Whooves then flipped over an hourglass to signal that the competition has begun.

Everypony, but Granny then race toward their base of operations, while she shambles after them at her usual arthritic pace. The two brothers do not stir from their couch and Flam just yawns in a bored manner as they both fire up their horns to active the 6000 and it immediately starts to vacuum some apple off of a tree.

Back with the Apples, Applejack relies on hind-leg power to bring down a load for Apple Bloom to catch in a tub on her head. The filly then brings the fruit over to (Y/N) for inspection and he immediately glows his horn to use the spell that could tell whether something is fresh or ripe. He looks closely inside and sees a few apples glow white to show that their fresh and (Y/N) immediately uses his magic to put it over to a machine that was sloshing the apples to a pulp and it was activated by Big Mac who was running fast on a treadmill. Granny Smith was busy keeping track of all of their progress as one barrel was immediately filled up and she puts the top on the barrel.

Applejack: Great job, y'all! We've already filled an entire barrel!

Apple Bloom: I'll bet you those guys don't even have-

The sentence trails off as she Granny Smith, and Big Mac voice a wide-eyed triplicate gasp.

At the end of where the 6000 was, a full barrel is swiftly ejected onto the chute and flipped away to land neatly atop two others. However, it is revealed that the brothers have already stacked up a pyramid of six barrels. Both of the brothers wave mockingly at the family. Both Applejack and (Y/N) were surprised from that, until (Y/N) got a serious look.

(Y/N): Come on, let's not waste any time! Go, go!

The rest of the family heard that as they all immediately went back to their stations to try and speed up the process.

Later on, the competition was still on as the 6000 continued it's work on making cider and Apple Bloom was staring in shock.

Applejack: C'mon, Apple Bloom, focus! We gotta forget those guys if we're gonna have a chance of winnin'!

Apple Bloom then shakes her head clear to get out of shock and rushes over to (Y/N) who was still doing his thing on checking for fresh and ripe apples.

Apple Bloom: Sorry, sis! (Y/N), we're moving as fast as we can!

(Y/N): I know! Just don't tire yourself out.

Apple Bloom takes another empty basket to then rush off to refill it with more apples. On the cider press, Big Mac was tiring out as he starts to sweat and slow down a little and slow down on the treadmill.

Applejack: Rest when it's over, Big McIntosh! Ride! Ride!

Hearing that, he immediately puts on a burst of speed so that cider positively gushes from the tap.

The Mane 5 were just watching it all happen with worried looks.

Rarity: This is just dreadful. Even at top speed and with (Y/N) helping them out, the Apples are only making one barrel to the twins' three!

Rainbow Dash: Speaking of which, why is (Y/N) out there? He's not part of the Apple family.

Fluttershy: Maybe they see him as an honorary family member.

Rainbow Dash: Well, are we part of that as well?

Twilight thinks for a moment before getting an idea.

Twilight Sparkle: Come on girls, our friends need our help.

Twilight and the rest of the mares then advance towards where Mayor Mare and Spike was.

Twilight Sparkle: Um, Miss Mayor! Are honorary family members allowed to help in the competition?

Mayor Mare: Um. . . I suppose so if Mister (Y/N) is helping out. Flim, Flam, would you object to more honorary family members helping?

Flim: Are you kidding?

Flam: We don't care if the whole kingdom of Canterlot helps. It's a lost cause.

Mayor Mare: Hm, I guess it's okay. Applejack? What do you think?

Applejack delivers a furious buck to the nearest tree and stands upright, her perspiring face lined with fatigue.

Applejack: I think I'd love to have the rest of my "family" helpin' out.

Mane 5: All right!

The mares then rush over to (Y/N) who was still hard at work at his station.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! We've come to back you all up. Is there anything we can do?

(Y/N) looks at the rest of the stations and back to the mares before getting an idea.

(Y/N): As a matter of fact, yes! Fluttershy, I need you to help Applejack with bucking down the trees.

Fluttershy: Got it.

(Y/N): Pinkie Pie, help Apple Bloom catch some more apples.

Pinkie Pie: Yes sir!

(Y/N): Rarity, an extra eye can be helpful. Can you help me with assorting the apples?

Rarity: Of course.

(Y/N): Dash, do you think you can speed up that treadmill with Big Mac?

Rainbow Dash: In my sleep!

(Y/N): And Twilight, I need you to help Granny Smith keep everything organized!

Twilight Sparkle: Can do.

(Y/N): Alright, everypony, let's save Sweet Apple Acres!

Mane 5: All right!

Everypony rushed off to their respective stations, Applejack gallops toward a tree to buck it. As the apples fall loose, Fluttershy flies past and disappears among the boughs of a neighboring tree. A quick shake dislodges all the fruit; she zooms to another one for a repeated performance. Pinkie then gallops up with an empty tub on her head.

Pinkie Pie: Over there, Apple Bloom! Don't miss them!

Apple Bloom: Right behind you, Pinkie Pie!

The pink earth pony does a high backflip, the tub making a perfect touchdown on her cranium so that a few apples land neatly within.

Both (Y/N) and Rarity were both sorting the apples with (Y/N) still using his method and while Rarity method of looking at the apples to see if they were good or bad was slower, it did speed up the process.

Rainbow Dash, meanwhile, is galloping on the treadmill alongside Big Mac and with both of their speed, they were going at a consistent pace. As more cider drops into a barrels, Twilight uses her magic to levitate all of the full barrels over to a stack and bring back empty ones. Granny Smith then walks up to her.

Granny Smith: How're we looking, Twilight.

Twilight levitates a quill and scroll in front of her.

Twilight Sparkle: Based on these figures, we're making five barrels for every three of theirs!

Applejack: Keep it up, everypony! We're back in this!

That pronouncement puts enough of a scare into Flim to propel his mouthful of cider into Flam's face.

Flim: Come on, brother, we've gotta pick up the pace!

Flam: Right, uh, double the power!

Twin beams from their horns kick the 6000 into overdrive, sending sparks up through the vacuum tubes and flinging the vacuum nozzle toward the trees. It sucks up a fresh load of apples handily enough, but the power boost causes it to pull in entire trees as well. Rotten apples, leaves, twigs, mulch all are swiftly rejected at the inspection station as a panicked Flim watches.

Flim: We've gotta try something else!

Flam: I've got it, brother of mine.

A press of a red button shuts off the automatic inspector inside of the 6000. Every piece of junk to hit the conveyors gets passed along and winds up in the reservoirs. Nasty looking barrels are then shot out of the 6000 along to the stack of other cider that was made. (Y/N) was watching this happen and he got a confused look on his face.

(Y/N): (Don't tell me that their going to make the cider for the ponies looking like that.)

Flim: Well done, Flam! We're at top productivity!

They trade a knee/hoof high five as the crowd cheers. Over the cider press, Rainbow Dash is so distracted by the news that she hovers off the treadmill. Big Mac gets dragged under with a yell.

Twilight Sparkle: C'mon, Rainbow Dash, keep grinding!

Rainbow Dash: We don't have time for quality control if we wanna win this thing!

She then flies over to where Rarity and (Y/N) were.

Rainbow Dash: C'mon (Y/N), forget choosing which ones are bad! Just through them all in!

(Y/N): Not gonna happen, Dash! Remember the question I asked earlier? Would you rather have a cider in 10 seconds that doesn't even taste good?

Rainbow Dash remembers that and get's a conflicted look on her face before Applejack speaks up.

Applejack: He's right, Rainbow Dash! There's no point in winnin' if we cheat!

(Y/N): We just need to work even harder!

Rainbow Dash: All right then, double time!

At this point, everypony worked as fast as they could, even if they were tired from it all and gave it their all. Time was almost up as Spike got a worried look. The 6000 keeps hoovering up trees to fill the mechanism with slop, while Applejack bucks for all she is worth and Fluttershy does her aerial agitation. Apple Bloom and Pinkie hurry across the grove with full tubs on their heads, giving the Rarity and (Y/N) sorting operation no shortage of raw material. Big Mac and Rainbow Dash keep the press whirling at insane RPM's. Spike covers his eyes as the sand keeps draining. Flim and Flam take it easy on their couch. Levitating a few more barrels onto the Apples' stack, Twilight throws a split-second glance to Applejack, who returns a fierce one of her own. The baby dragon uncovers one eye as the last few grains slip through the neck of the hourglass.

Mayor Mare: Time's up!

Everypony who was working then flops to the ground with everypony who was past the fence cheering to themselves. Mayor Mare starts to count the barrels and both (Y/N) and Applejack fall right next to each other breathing heavily.

(Y/N): Well. . . we gave it everything we've got.

Applejack: Yeah. . . thanks for all of your hard work that you did for us, sugarcube.

(Y/N): No. . . problem. All we have to do wait for Mayor Mare to announce that-

Mayor Mare: Flim and Flam win!

(Y/N) and Applejack were shocked by that as they both looked up and see that they made so many more barrels than the Apples have. Even the crowd was surprised by how much cider they made.

(Y/N): No way!

Apple Bloom: Wh. . . Wh. . .

Applejack: We. . . lost?

Flim: *mocking* Aw, too bad Apples.

Flam: Guess you'll just have to find a new line of work that doesn't match your names quite so. . . perfectly.

Flim: Now should we tear down all these tacky old buildings and put up new ones, brother?

Flam: I don't see why not, brother. After all, this isn't Sweet Apple Acres anymore. How about 'Flim Flam Fields'?

Rainbow Dash: I ought to press you into jerk cider!

Rainbow Dash then furiously charges at them before Applejack holds her back.

Applejack: No, Rainbow Dash. A deal's a deal.

Flim and Flam: *laughs triumphantly*

Applejack: Congratulations to y'all. The cider business in Ponyville. . . is yours. C'mon, Apples. Let's go pack up our things.

As Applejack was about to walk off, (Y/N) grabs her hoof.

Applejack: (Y/N)?

(Y/N) then gives a cocky-looking smirk.

(Y/N): *whispers* There's one thing that these bozos still have forgotten.

(Y/N) then turns to the Flim Flam brothers with a serious look and walks up to both of them.

Flam: What now? Come to make excuses?

(Y/N): No. . . before we leave, can I. . . at least taste one of your cider?

Flim and Flam both look at each other with raised eyebrows before smirking.

Flim: Very well, but since you're the loser. . .

Flam: . . .It will come with an expensive fee of. . . 25 bits.

(Y/N): What?! That's outrageous!

Flim: Well, everypony looks we've found (Y/N)'s weakness. . .

Flam: . . .He's scared of paying.

Both Flim and Flam laugh at that taunt as (Y/N) groans and rolls his eyes before pulling out a pouch that had a considerable amount of bits in it and he paid the exact amount to both of the brothers. The Apple family and the Mane 6 were confused on what (Y/N) was planning.

Flim and Flam produce a mug which (Y/N) snatches and he looks at the drink which looked very filthy.

(Y/N): (Bottoms. . .up. . .)

(Y/N) drinks the mug with the cider and everypony around watched in anticipation of (Y/N) trying out the cider. And after (Y/N) drank a sip. . .

He spat it back out in disgust and acted surprised. Everypony was surprised by his reaction.

(Y/N): Ugh! What did you guys put in here?!

Flim: W-Whatever do you mean? It is cider.

(Y/N) looked in the mug and it had all sorts of tree twigs, mulch, and tiny rocks inside of it.

(Y/N): These mugs all have dirt and rocks in here besides Apples!

Everypony gasped at that.

Flam: You've got no proof of that.

(Y/N) smirks from that.

(Y/N): Oh, I've got your proof right here.

(Y/N) then levitates a barrel from Flim and Flam's stack and pours it out all over the dirt and it revealed that (Y/N) was indeed right.

The cider in the barrels were filthy and gross filled with a lot of rocks and dirt.

Everypony glared at Flim and Flam as they both got conflicted looks on their face.

Flam: Uh. . . um. . . does anypony want a free sample?

Crowd: No!

Flim and Flam then both huddled up to try and think of a solution.

Flim: How about a free barrel sample?

Crowd: NO!

(Y/N): Game over, boys! Nopony wants ANY of your cider at all!

Flam: It looks like we've encountered a slight. . . problem here in Ponyville.

Flim: Nopony wants our product. Next town?

Flam: Next town. Let's go, Flim!

Flim: Let's go, Flam!

Both of them race off and board the Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 before it drives off.

(Y/N): Tch. Good luck trying to sell cider with that filth.

(Y/N) turned to Applejack who had a more than happy look on her face as she rushed up and gave (Y/N) a bear hug.

Applejack: You sly dog. You knew that they would sell it like that, didn't you?

(Y/N): Yep! I saw that they were trying to cheat by using more materials, so I just had to wait and catch them in the act.

Applejack then breaks the hug with (Y/N) with tears of joy on her face.

Applejack: (Y-Y/N). You saved Sweet Apple Acres!

(Y/N): Uh-huh! Like I said, I care a lot about Sweet Apple Acres and I couldn't stand to see it gone. I care about you and the Apple family a lot as well Applejack.

Applejack blushes from that and the rest of the Apples come in to thank (Y/N).

Apple Bloom: (Y/N), I can't believe you did that to save Sweet Apple Acres! You're amazing!

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Granny Smith: If I had another grandson, I'd want 'em to be just like you, (Y/N).

(Y/N) blushes a little from the praise and rubs the back of his head before making it go away.

(Y/N): Well, everypony Sweet Apple Acres is back in business!

Apple Bloom: Because of this silly competition, we've made enough of our cider for the whole town!

Everypony in the crowd cheers along with the rest of the Mane 7. Applejack then looks to (Y/N).

Applejack: We still got time to serve everypony. You mind helpin' out?

(Y/N): I thought you'd never ask.

Both Applejack and (Y/N) then walked together to go and get to work and serve all of the ponies who want high quality Apple family cider.

Applejack: (Dear Princess Celestia, I wanted to share my thoughts with you. *clears throat* I didn't learn anythin'! Ha! I was right all along! If you take your time to do things the right way, your work will speak for itself. Sure I could tell you I learned something about how my friends are always there to help me, and I can count on them no matter what, but truth is, I knew that already too.)

Eventually, everypony except for Rainbow Dash got cider and when Apple Bloom was about to serve her cider, the faucet was out once again which made Rainbow go into slight tears once again. . . that is until Pinkie offered one of hers. Rainbow smiles from that as all of the mares had cider to drink together. Applejack then looks and notices (Y/N) having a conversation with the rest of her family nearby and smiles.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey, Applejack. You coming to drink our cider with us?

Applejack looks back and forth before making her decision.

Applejack: I-I'll be right there. There's somepony I need to talk to.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright then, we'll save you a spot at a picnic table.

Applejack nods at that as she walks towards (Y/N) who was hanging out on a fence alone with some cider in his hooves. He was finished talking with the Apples as they take their leave.

Applejack: Hey, (Y/N).

(Y/N) turns to Applejack and smiles.

(Y/N): Hey, Applejack. So this is cider season this year, huh?

Applejack: Yeah, probably one of the best we've ever had. And it's all thanks to you.

(Y/N): Well, I don't want to take in all of the credit. You helped me in a way as well Applejack.

Applejack: I did?

(Y/N): I was following your advice this entire time when you said that it was all quality over speed. And it turns out that you were right, with sticking to quality.

Applejack: Aw, shucks sugarcube. You flatter me.

(Y/N): Still, I believe you did help out a lot, Applejack. You're brave, mature, and honest and I like that about you.

Applejack blushes and chuckles from that.

Applejack: Well, why don't we enjoy our cider while it's still fresh?

(Y/N): I agree.

Both Applejack and (Y/N) cling their mugs before chugging down both of their delicious drinks. When they were finished, Applejack noticed some of the cider's froth on (Y/N)'s lips and she blushes profusely before smirking.

Applejack: Hey sugarcube, ya got something on yer lips there.

(Y/N) raises an eyebrow at that.

(Y/N): I do?

Before (Y/N) could say another word, Applejack closes her eyes, wraps her hooves around (Y/N), and kisses him on the lips. (Y/N) was not prepared for that as he tensed up a bit before closing his eyes and returning the kiss as well. Little did they know that Big Mac, Apple Bloom, and Granny Smith were watching the whole scene and smiled at the two.

Soon enough, the kiss ended with both Applejack and (Y/N) breaking it and they both had huge blushes on their faces.

(Y/N): Well. . . that was. . . something?

Applejack: Yeah. . . it sure was.

(Y/N): I. . . guess I'll see you tomorrow?

Applejack: Mm-hmm. Yeah. . . see ya tomorrow?

Both Applejack and (Y/N) went their separate ways as Applejack walks to where the counter was where the rest of her family was waiting for her and they all had smug grins on their faces which confused Applejack.

Applejack: What?

Granny Smith: So, was I right or was I right with ya taking a liking to (Y/N)?

Applejack then blushes in embarrassment as she knew what Granny Smith was implying.

Applejack: What?! Y-Y-You mean you all saw that?!

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Apple Bloom: It was a sweet scene, Applejack. You and (Y/N) would make a cute couple.

Applejack tips her hat down to hide her red face and she moans in embarrassment. The rest of her family chuckles at seeing her this flustered.

Applejack: ((Y/N), is more than my best friend. I just want him to know that one day.)

Chapter 10 End.

Chapter 11: Read It and Weep

On a peaceful day somewhere out in Ponyville, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and (Y/N) were standing side by side looking up at the sky. Something is heard whizzing around above them and the three turn their heads to track its movements as Twilight walks up to them.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey, Rarity. Hey, Pinkie Pie. Hey, (Y/N). What are you looking at?

Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash!

Twilight then looks up along with the two to see Rainbow Dash flying up in the air at high speeds doing aerial tricks.

Pinkie Pie: Isn't she the most daring devil? I mean, the most devilish darer? I mean-

Rarity: She's dazzling!

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, yeah, that's a good word. She's dazzling!

(Y/N): Actually, if I had to come up with a new word for how she is in the air, I'd call her Rainbow-tastic.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh. Rainbow-tastic, I like it.

The four kept following her maneuvers around in the air with astonishment in their eyes. Pinkie follows up by describing a large vertical circle with her head while turning it 360 degrees on her neck. An equally impossible 180-degree turn allows her to see the next trick as they all gasped in awe at the amount of skill that Rainbow Dash had. Pinkie's contortions finally catch up with her and untwist the bright pink body to leave her disoriented for a moment.

However, admiration quickly gives way to terror on the part of the four as they could clearly tell she was messing up her performance.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no, oh no, oh no!

(Y/N): Please don't crash! Please don't crash! Please don't crash!

Pinkie Pie: Ai yi yi yi yi!

Their gazes drop back to ground level in time with the sounds of a hurtling descent and a very hard landing which made them all cringe in worry.

(Y/N): Well, that's gotta hurt.

Pinkie Pie: So much for dazzling. . . or Rainbow-tastic.

With Rainbow Dash injured, the four took her in to the Ponyville hospital and let the rest of their friends know about the situation. Right now, the Mane 6 are all in front of Rainbow Dash's hospital bed as they had worried looks on their faces.

Applejack: Is she gonna be okay?

Fluttershy: Oh, I'm so worried!

Pinkie Pie: Is her face gonna stay that way?

(Y/N): Uh, no! Look! She's waking up!

Rainbow Dash wakes up woozily from her sleep to see her friends in front of her. She was wearing a green johnny, a bandage is stuck over one of her eyes, and wrappings are visible around the base of one wing so that it is forced to remain splayed out. Finally realizing the extent of her injuries, Rainbow tries to work the injured wing around a bit, but quickly gives up with a loud moan.

A unicorn stallion named Doctor Horse from the end of the bed was examining an X-ray of her broken wing as both Twilight and (Y/N) turn to him.

Twilight Sparkle: How is she, doctor?

Doctor Horse: She's going to be fine.

(Y/N): There's nothing else at all that we need to be concerned about?

Doctor Horse: Nope. Nothing, but a broken wing. Luckily, she has friends like you who got her over here in a jiffy.

(Y/N): Me too. I don't what we could have done if she left alone like that.

Rainbow Dash: Huh, how long do I need to lie here? I've got things I need to do!

Doctor Horse: Well, that all depends on your recovery, but I'd say a few days minimum.

Rainbow Dash: You guys have gotta get me out of here! I'm gonna climb the walls!

(Y/N): And let you get another broken wing or worse, not have a wing at all? No! Not gonna happen!

Pinkie Pie: Wait! Did the crash somehow give her super-duper spider powers?

Doctor Horse: Nnnno, nor did it give her amazing healing powers. She needs to stay in bed for a few days.

Rainbow Dash was downtrodden by that as she falls back onto her pillow.

Rainbow Dash: Few days? Might as well be a few months, or a few years!

Fluttershy: It's not so bad, Rainbow Dash.

Applejack: I bet the chow in here is hoof-lickin' good.

Rarity: And the hospital gowns, they. . .match the curtains!

Rarity then levitates a hospital johnny in front of her.

Pinkie Pie: And look! You have a roommate!

She whisks away the dividing curtain to expose the occupant of the next bed which was an earth pony stallion who has more broken bones than she did. With his face almost totally covered, he can only acknowledge Rainbow with a few eye rolls.

The less-than-excellent news prompts the downed Pegasus to turn over in bed and pull the blanket over herself. Applejack directs a puzzled shrug at the other five visitors, who glance uneasily at each other before all eyes shift toward Twilight, now deep in thought. A squeaking noise draws attention to the open door, through which a library cart loaded with books is pushed into view.

Twilight get's an idea as she gallops toward the door and returns a moment later, levitating a book over to the bed. This is used to poke Rainbow gently a couple of times, then set down by her pillow. She regards it with the clearest loathing.

Rainbow Dash: What's this?

Rainbow Dash picks up the book and holds it out in front of her.

Rainbow Dash: Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Stone.

Twilight Sparkle: This is the first story in the series. I own all of them.

Twilight let's out a huge grin with a squee.

Rainbow just gives an annoyed look and throws the proffered story away.

Rainbow Dash: No thanks. I so don't read. I'm a world-class athlete. Reading's for eggheads like you, Twilight.

Twilight gives her a slight glare.

Rainbow Dash: Heh, no offense, but I am not reading. It's undeniably, unquestionably, uncool.

The rest of the Mane 7 laugh from that as it got Rainbow's attention.

Applejack: Is she serious? Who doesn't like to read a bang-up tale from time to time?

Rarity: Why, a good book is almost as magnificent as silk pajamas on a Sunday morning, heh!

Twilight Sparkle: Reading is for everypony, Rainbow Dash!

Twilight levitates the book back in front of her.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! I love reading! I mean we have readers reading this book right now as we speak thanks to the author of this book!

(Y/N) raises an eyebrow at that.

(Y/N): Wait. . . what author. . .?

Pinkie Pie: Nothing!

Pinkie gives an innocent grin.

(Y/N): O. . .kay? But she's right, Rainbow Dash. If you want to pass the time just pick up the book and give it a good read.

A nurse pony named Nurse Sweetheart then enters the room.

Nurse Sweetheart: All right, my little ponies. Rainbow Dash needs her rest. You'll have to come back tomorrow.

Everypony except for (Y/N) and Twilight then leave the room.

Twilight Sparkle: I think you'd like Daring. She's a lot like you. Adventurous, fierce, and undeniably, unquestionably, unstoppable.

Rainbow Dash just waves that off and Twilight then leaves with (Y/N) still in the room with her.

(Y/N): Come on, give it a chance.

Rainbow Dash: No way! I look at one word in that book and probably become a worse pony than I am now!

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that.

(Y/N): That better have been an exaggeration.

Rainbow Dash: No, it wasn't. (Y/N), trust me, by the time you come back to check on me, you'll still see this book on the bed with me just chilling out. You're not an egghead and I'm not an egghead so we're both non-eggheads like those ponies except Twilight.

(Y/N): *sighs* Whatever. Get well soon, Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, trust me. I'll be better in no time flat!

(Y/N): Still, can you please, just rest. . .

(Y/N) then put his hoof over Rainbow's which made her blush a little.

(Y/N): . . .for me. Okay?

Rainbow Dash: *sighs* Fine.

(Y/N): Great. I'll see you later, Dash.

(Y/N) then walks out of the room leaving Rainbow Dash by herself.

Later on, in the hospital Rainbow Dash was in the room for hours and she was getting bored by the hour. She was bouncing a ball off the far wall and the floor so that it returns to her. After a few cycles, though, it hits the bed's footboard and rolls to a stop on the floor and she hangs her head in resignation.

Later, Rainbow Dash got a food tray a cube of gelatin, glass of juice, and some green food. Rainbow eyeing it with obvious disdain as Applejack's guess at the food quality was nowhere close to the mark. She nips the edge of the glass in her teeth and drinks, but gets the whole thing stuck over her nose. The glass resists her attempt to pull it off, but falls loose on its own. The thing leaves her face temporarily stretched to resemble that of a typical horse.

Next, Rainbow Dash impatiently switches her bedside lamp on and off. She steps up the pace after the first few jabs at the button, but soon slows down again.

To try to pass the time once again, Rainbow Dash tries interacting with her roommate by telling him corny jokes.

Rainbow Dash: . . .to get to the other side! Get it?

His lack of enthusiasm or any verbal response, for that matter sits badly enough with her to make her close the curtain again and she hunkers down in bed.

Rainbow Dash: Never mind. . .

Later, Rainbow Dash's weary face signaled that she was tired being in the hospital for so long. The wall clock's ticking makes itself heard loud and clear as she glares up toward it, and a close-up reveals that it is still 1:00. The sequence of events has literally occurred in less than one minute, and the big hand clicks ahead one notch. Rainbow's jaw drops almost to the blanket in sheer disbelief; she then reels it in for a frustrated growl and sigh. Her next idea for passing time is to bang the back of her head against the bed's headboard a few times. Boredom, or the realization that such activity might worsen a head injury, prompts her to stop, and she unwillingly swivels her eyes to the book on her nightstand. She turns her back to it and crosses her forelegs resolutely.

Rainbow Dash: (I am not an egghead! I'm not! (Y/N)'s not! I shouldn't even care!)

She then glances back toward the nightstand while the book just sits there. . . and then she starts to think very, very hard.

Eventually, as she the book just keeps sitting there, Rainbow Dash slowly reaches her hoof out towards it. . .

Until the door opened to reveal someone and she quickly jerks back to her bed. The pony that came in was (Y/N) as he was levitating on what looked to be a card.

(Y/N): Sorry to come back so, suddenly. I just forgot to give you this get-well card that I made while I was waiting for you to recover.

Rainbow Dash: Oh. . . r-right. Thanks.

(Y/N) puts the card down on the nightstand and walks back out of the room. As soon as he left, with no sound heard, Rainbow Dash scoops up the card that (Y/N) got her and decided to take a look at it.

Rainbow Dash: "If I know one thing about you, it's that even though your flights may not always be perfect, I find you flawless either way. A broken wing just means nothing to me as all I want to see is your confident look that you show everyday. Your best friend, (Y/N)."

Rainbow Dash both smiled and blushed from how much (Y/N) cares about her.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, man! Forget that book! I can reread this card for as long as I want! Especially since it's from (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash then just stares at the card that (Y/N) made for her. However, after about 15 minutes she sighs and puts the card back on the nightstand.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, how? How is this getting old so quickly? This is from (Y/N) for crying out loud! Nothing from him should go from cool to uncool that fast!

Rainbow Dash then eyes the Daring Do book once again. She looks back and forth between it and the card and get's a worried look.

Rainbow Dash: (I-I don't want (Y/N) seeing me as an egghead! Especially after giving me that card!)

Rainbow Dash then gulps and darts her eyes from left to right before reluctantly scooping the book up and opening it in front of her.

Rainbow Dash: "As Daring Do trekked through the tropical jungle, the wet heat sapped her energy and slowed her every step. If only she could escape this oppressive atmosphere and fly up into the cool blue sky. But her crash landing in the jungle had injured her wing and she was grounded for a few days. Few days. . . it might as well be a few months, or a few years!"

Her level of enthusiasm begins to build as that last bit catches her by surprise, being an almost verbatim repetition of her own earlier remarks. She sighs, eyeing her own busted wing.

Rainbow Dash: Huh. I'm right there with you, sister. "The mosquitoes buzzed loudly. The macaws cried from the high trees. Yet all of these distracting noises were not enough to cover the sound of the predators following her every step."

As she speaks, in her mind she was imagining how the story was actually as in a deep dark forest, a Pegasus climbs over a fallen tree that had the same mane style as Rainbow Dash, but instead both her mane and tail were neutral colors from black to dark gray. Her coat was light gold, her eyes were also the same as Rainbow's (moderate rose), she was wearing a pith safari hat, and wearing a vest. She had bandages around her left wing and her Cutie Mark was a compass rose.

As Daring Do climbs over a tree, she hears a growl and turns around to find herself nose to nose with one very angry tiger that tries to bite her head off. She jumps clear, but turns to find a panther moving in to cut off her retreat. A glance in a third direction discloses a lynx, while a leopard moves in from a fourth. The explorer stands on the tree trunk as the four big cats close in—and then here comes a fifth contender, a very small and fluffy white kitten. This last sight gives Daring an idea, and she leaps nimbly over the little furball as it yowls angrily and the other four charge past it to give chase.

She gallops through the jungle, pursued by all five felines as the kitten hanging onto the panther's back. She stops short upon reaching the edge of a broad chasm. The snarls from behind her tell just how little time she has to make up her mind. She goes up for a jump, prompting all five pursuers to slide to an incredulous halt and run into each other.

It is then revealed that Daring Do grabbed onto a vine and she gives the predators a mocking salute before safely landing on the other side.

Rainbow Dash: "Safely landing on the other side, Daring finally allowed herself a moment to breathe. She turned around to find herself face to face with the long lost temple that she had sought tirelessly for over sixty days and nights!"

Daring Do's rest ends abruptly when she looks off ahead of herself to see a temple that was constructed of a dog's head with two ruby jewels in it's eyes, and a flight of steps leading up into the mouth as the entrance to this structure. Daring Do eyes it wonderingly.

Rainbow Dash: I hate to admit it to myself, and would really hate to admit it to my friends, and I would really, really hate to admit it to (Y/N), but. . . I love this story! I, I. . . I love reading!

Rainbow hugs the book while falling back to her bed. However, she then realizes that now that she loves reading. . .

Rainbow Dash: I'm an egghead. Oh no, I'm an egghead! If (Y/N) finds out I'm an egghead, he'll. . . he'll. . . laugh at me! Probably even say that's it's the most ridiculous thing I've ever done!

Rainbow then looks at the card that (Y/N) gave her with a conflicted look and back towards the book.

Rainbow Dash: I guess my only option is to keep it a secret.

Back inside of Rainbow Dash's mind about the book, Daring Do was walking inside of the temple that she found in the jungle. She gingerly climbs the steps and sniffs the air, eyeing the dark passage beyond the braziers.

Rainbow Dash: "The smell of decay and danger hit Daring Do as she peered into the dimly-lit entrance of the ancient temple."

With Daring Do's composure and confidence restored, she moves ahead. Three pairs of glowing red eyes appear within the gaping mouth of a skull behind her.

She moves through a bug-infested stretch of rubble and bleached bones until one small patch of floor sinks slightly under the weight of her foreleg, followed by the sound of a mechanism kicking into gear. Daring ducks, barely avoiding the three axes that whistle across the hallway and through the space where her head used to be. They wind up embedded in the wall, but she has little time to appreciate the booby trap before another one is sprung. A hidden joint in the floor slides apart beneath her hooves, throwing her into a very uncomfortable spreadeagle position, and she vaults ahead just in time to avoid a blast of fire from below.

Next, several alligators drop into view to snap at her which she ducks and crawls to avoid. A swinging pendulum blade and a volley of darts give Daring Do no quarter, followed by a series of spikes that pop up from the floor, one by one. As she leaps ahead to avoid being skewered, a stone slab at the far end of the hallway begins to descend toward the floor. She gallops ahead through the spikes and slides to a stop on her back with her head directly beneath the dropping monolith. One final burst of motion gets her in the clear before it slams down to cut off her retreat.

Daring Do stands up and wipes the sweat from her forehead with relief that she successfully avoided the booby traps.

However, another mechanism kicks in as stones and dust fall from above, making Daring Do give out a frustrated groan that sounded exactly like Rainbow Dash. Luckily, she was able to get through all of the catastrophe. Daring rolls through another trap just before it slams shut. Her helmet, now in her teeth, has been repeatedly pierced by darts as she brushes these away and puts it on again. She then looks towards the end of the chamber to see a valuable figurine on a pedestal that had two blue dogs sit back to back while holding a diamond.

Daring Do eyes the treasure with astonishment as her pupils dilated. However, all went back to reality with Rainbow Dash as she heard a knock on the door. As the doors slowly open, Rainbow Dash frantically stuffs the book under the blanket and strikes the best nonchalant pose she can.

It is revealed that it was (Y/N) once again who came through the door.

Rainbow Dash: Ah! Uh. . . Hey, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Hey, Dash. You feeling any better?

Rainbow Dash: Um. . . uh. . . not really. *mocking* It's been so boooring here.

(Y/N): Well, you're in luck. Since I brought your favorite board game.

Rainbow Dash perked up at that.

(Y/N): I asked anypony if they would come to visit, but they all said they had things to do, so I guess I'm on my own this time. Anyways, you love competitions so I thought maybe this could cheer you up.

Rainbow Dash: Wow, I. . . thanks, (Y/N).

(Y/N): No problem, Dash.

(Y/N) then realizes something different about the place.

(Y/N): Hey, where's the book that Twilight gave you?

Rainbow got worried by that and starts to sweat as she doesn't want (Y/N) to find out that she likes to read.

Rainbow Dash: U-Uh. . . Hey! What's that?!

Rainbow Dash points in a random direction behind (Y/N) which he immediately turns to, and sees nothing but the wall. However, this gave Rainbow Dash enough time to pick up the book and quickly place it back on the nightstand where it originally was. (Y/N) then turns back to Rainbow Dash with a raised eyebrow.

(Y/N): A wall? What do you think it was?

Rainbow Dash: Oh, um, nothing I just thought I saw a temple- I-I mean a bug! Yeah, a bug!

(Y/N) was confused by that, but shrugs his shoulders. He then notices the book still on the nightstand.

(Y/N): Oh, you still haven't picked it up, huh?

Rainbow Dash: Well yeah, like I said reading for eggheads and I'm no egghead.

(Y/N): Guess I should've expected that when it comes to you trying to prove stuff.

Rainbow Dash: And win at stuff! Come on, let's play that game already!

(Y/N) smiles from that as he sets the board game down on Rainbow Dash's hospital bed and they began to play together.

Both of them were play very competitively as they were both nearly at the end looking hard at their walls. (Y/N) then notices Rainbow's head tilted to the side to either look at him or what he was doing. When Rainbow sees that, she immediately moves her head back behind the board and (Y/N) gives her a slight glare.

(Y/N): Are you peeking?

Rainbow Dash: Who? Me? No way. You're looking at the wrong Pegasus.

(Y/N): Hmm. Well in that case, sky four.

Rainbow Dash: *chuckles mischievously* (Just activated my trap card.)

(Y/N): Well. . .?

Rainbow Dash: You got nothing, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Dang it! That's the seventh time!

Rainbow Dash: And now for the last blow as I Rainbow Dash strike with. . . cloud one!

(Y/N): Aw, come on! You got my last cloud!

Rainbow Dash: Ha ha! Knew it! And that was my third win in a row! I always win at this game!

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that with a smirk before using his magic to clean up the board game neatly and put it back in it's box.

(Y/N): Well, I can see that you had some fun.

Rainbow Dash: You kidding? Anytime I play a game with you (Y/N), it's always fun!

(Y/N): *chuckles* Likewise.

(Y/N) then walks and give Rainbow Dash a one-hoof hug which makes her blush a little as she returns it as well.

(Y/N): Let's hope that wing heals up soon. To be honest, sometimes I feel kind of dull without you Dash.

Rainbow Dash get's a surprised look from that as (Y/N) starts to walk out of the door.

(Y/N): I'll see you soon, Rainbow. I'm glad I was able to keep you company.

(Y/N) then closes the door as he exits as Rainbow Dash's surprised expression turned into a lovestruck one as she sighs dreamily while resting her head on her hoof.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah. . . me too.

Rainbow then looks back at the book and grabs it. However, she looks back at the get well card that (Y/N) left once again and still wonders if (Y/N) will find out about her being an egghead because she read a book. She then decides to take her mind off it by continuing the story that she was reading about Daring Do.

Rainbow Dash: "Daring Do stood at the entrance to the central temple chamber. At last, she was face-to-face with the legendary sapphire statue!"

Back inside of her imagination about the book, Daring Do straightens up with a shining-eyed smile at the rare-looking treasure.

Directly in front of Daring Do is a grid of floor tiles, each marked with a picture of a jungle animal. She lifts one foreleg to step ahead, but quickly yanks it back as if remembering the gauntlet of booby traps she set off earlier. A glance off to one side discloses a battery of holes in the wall, indicating a set of hidden darts ready to fire. She looks around, spots a rock on the floor, and kicks it onto the grid. Once it comes to rest, its weight causes the tile to sink slightly which triggers darts to fly across the chamber and embed themselves on the wall to form a pony-shaped pattern. Daring Do hunches down to study the tiles.

Daring Do: Hmm, there must be a pattern here. What do all these animals have in common?

Daring Do studies the pattern of the tiles for a few more seconds before getting an idea in her mind.

Daring Do: Ah-ha! These animals are all predators. . . except. . . rats!

Daring Do spots a rat symbol on a tile and one hoof is lifted and placed gently on this spot and absolutely nothing happens in response. Daring has squeezed her eyes tight shut, but opens one of them to peek through the rivulets of sweat oozing down her face.

Daring Do: Phew!

Getting all four hooves onto this tile, she jumps across the grid to zigzag her way from one rat to the next and is soon at the base of the steps leading up to the Sapphire Statue's pedestal. She throws a savage grin back at the obstacle she has just conquered and climbs up to the prize. She takes her helmet off briefly to acknowledge the Sapphire Statue in genuine awe. To inspect for booby traps, she waves a foreleg above it to check for wires, wipes the sweat out of her mane, rubs her front hooves together and then Daring Do just gets bored with the whole thing and snatches the Statue in her teeth. She drops out of sight and gallops away, not noticing that her action has caused a peg to extend itself upward from the pedestal.

Daring Do puts the treasure in her hat, but hears the sound as she turns back to the peg suddenly drops back into its hidden groove and the ceiling begins to cave in. Before Daring Do can take a step onto the floor grid, the tiles crumble away to expose a lake of steaming lava underneath.

Several of the columns lining the walls topple into the molten rock as the liquid surface rises up very steadily to swallow the pedestal's lowest steps. Daring scrambles up to the top, looking desperately for a way out of this mess, and lets her glance rove from the tumbled columns to the chamber's ceiling hole. Gritting her teeth, she jumps from the pedestal and gets herself balanced on one broken end. Just before this too is swallowed up, she leaps high and snags the edge of the hole.

Outside, on the temple roof, Daring is flung skyward by a sudden burst of steam and the lava overflows through the hole. The dazed explorer does a graceless belly flop onto the forest floor, the Statue falling out of her helmet to land a few feet away.

However, as she was about to get up to grab the figurine and escape, a huge figure blocks her way. This thing rests on all fours, with huge, gorilla-like arms and a dog's hind legs. The underbelly is the same lighter shade of blue as the hands, as are the muzzle and the extra hand at the end of the long slender tail. A few spots in the lighter hue are visible on the back. Gold circlets ring the forearms, tail, and neck, and the eyes are set at the end of a long snout above a mouth filled with cruel teeth. Two dog ears stand straight up from the head, showing gold piercings. This is Ahuizotl.

Ahuizotl: *Pinkie's voice* Hello, Rainbow Dash.

This drops Rainbow Dash back to reality as she sees Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, and (Y/N). She panics when she spots these ponies, especially (Y/N) as she barely enough time to hide the novel under the blanket.

Rarity: How's our patient doing today?

Applejack: You know, (Y/N) told us that you're doing just fine, but you're lookin' sweatier than a pig wrangler on a summer's day.

(Y/N): Need some air conditioning?

Rainbow Dash: Y-Yes! No! Uh, maybe. . . L-Look thanks for visiting, but-

An earth pony nurse named Nurse Snowheart then enters the room with some food for Rainbow Dash.

Nurse Snowheart: Okay, now, dinner time for Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow grabs the tray off the cart and feigns enthusiasm over the unappetizing food.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, just in time. I am sooo hungry.

Rarity: Oh, well, don't mind us, Rainbow Dash.

Applejack: Yeah, just go ahead and eat up.

Finding herself hemmed in by these two on either side, and both Pinkie and (Y/N) at the foot of the bed, she has no choice but to dig in. Which she proceeds to do in the most ill-mannered and uncouth way possible. The horrid display, and the particles of flying food that accompany it, are enough to send these four visitors toward the exit.

(Y/N): Well. . . you seem to enjoy it a little too well.

Rarity: Yes, uh, on second thought-

Pinkie Pie: Uh, we'll see you tomorrow, Rainbow Dash, aheh. . .

After the door is closed, she quickly spits out the mouthful over the side. Coming up with a clean face, she retrieves the book and plunges back in.

Rainbow Dash: (I feel bad that I kicked them out, but they can't find out that I like reading.) "You thought you could evade me and capture the relic for yourself, but you are sadly mistaken, Miss Do."

In Rainbow Dash's imagination of the book, Ahuizotl is now standing in front of Daring Do as he now holds the Statue in one main hand and a small gold kitten figure in the one on his tail.

Ahuizotl: And now, you shall meet your doom!

As Daring Do struggles to rise, he brings the kitten figure up to his lips and blows into the tail, generating a shrill whistle with overtones of a cat's yowl. With that being heard, the wild cats from earlier including the kitten, surround Daring Do as they all had weapons in their teeth.

Ahuizotl: *laughs maniacally*

Rainbow Dash in reality was surprised at seeing this antagonist in the story.

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! Who is this dude?

Back inside of Rainbow's imagination of the book happening, back inside of the temple, Daring Do is lashed to a stone table on her back with the four jungle cats standing around her.

Daring Do: You won't get away with this, Ahuizotl!

Ahuizotl: But I already have.

Ahuizotl pulls a lever to trigger a trap which worries Daring Do.

Daring Do: *groans* Not again.

Ahuizotl along with his crew bail out and the door closes as spikes emerge from two opposite walls, which begin to grind slowly toward each other. Daring struggles against her bonds to no avail. Meanwhile, spiders crawl out along the spikes, cobras slither from a hole in the gold medallion, and spouts on the walls begin to dispense. . .

Daring Do: Quicksand!

She keeps straining as all four perils gradually converge on her, the table starting to sink into the muck.

???: Rainbow Dash?

Back in reality, Rainbow was tunneled under her blanket with a lantern inside of it and Doctor Horse had come inside of the room.

Doctor Horse: Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow immediately takes the blanket off from over her to see Doctor Horse in front of her.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, good evening-

Doctor Horse: Morning.

Rainbow Dash: Morning, Doc.

She looks quickly out the window and finds the sun rising over Ponyville and she realizes that she pulled an all-nighter with reading the book.

Doctor Horse: Have you been up all night?

Rainbow Dash: Uh, of course not.

Rainbow Dash takes the lantern and blows it out before grinning and she hides it behind her back, placating the doctor.

Doctor Horse: Well, I'll be quick. Congratulations, Rainbow Dash, we're checking you out of the hospital.

Rainbow Dash bites her hoof nervously at hearing that.

Rainbow Dash: What? Later today?

Doctor Horse: No. Right now!

Rainbow Dash: Right now?! 'Right now' right now?

Doctor Horse: 'Right now' right now.

Nurses then charge in with a wheelchair to scoop up Rainbow Dash with all of their might.

Rainbow Dash: But I don't feel better!

Doctor Horse: Now take it easy, Rainbow Dash. Remember to stay off that wing for a week.

The pink nurse pushes her out in the chair as Rainbow Dash tries desperately to reach back behind herself to get a last view of the Daring Do book. the discharged patient gets one final shove out in the front entrance of the hospital to roll her onto the walkway.

Rainbow Dash: How will I ever find out what happens to Daring Do?

Rainbow then hops out of the chair to start pacing around in worry.

Rainbow Dash: Is Ahuizotl going to get away with the statuette? What's gonna happen to Daring?! Ah-ha! Twilight has a copy of the book! Uh, but I can't ask her after I called her an egghead and all. . .

She flops onto her back and groans loudly.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh, this is making me sick all over again!

Rainbow Dash then get's a brainstorm in her head about someone else who might have the Daring Do book.

Rainbow Dash: I don't see (Y/N) read a lot, but he does have a tiny little library in his house in case Twilight ever visits him. Hmm. . .

When nighttime came along and everypony was asleep in Ponyville, Rainbow Dash was still awake hiding behind houses to see if anypony was out walking or (Y/N) was on patrol and too her relief, there was no sign of him anywhere.

Rainbow Dash: Sorry, about this (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash swiftly maneuvers herself to where (Y/N)'s house was very sneakily and slowly tiptoed around his house before climbing into his backyard. She looks around the area before glancing upward to reveal an open upper-story window that was cracked a little which get's her attention as she climbs upward and onto the window before opening it as slowly as she could. She looks back to see if anypony was looking at her breaking and entering, and seeing that the coast was clear, she immediately dips in.

Rainbow Dash slowly walks in (Y/N)'s house interior before hearing a snoring noise which makes her freeze up in fright and she looks to see that she was in (Y/N)'s bedroom with him sleeping soundly in his bed. She walks up to see his sleeping face and smiles at him.

Rainbow Dash: *quietly* Pinkie wasn't kidding when she said that (Y/N) looks cute when he sleeps.

Rainbow Dash then realizes something and that (Y/N) was immobilized at doing anything since he was asleep. She get's a romantic thought as she blushes and leans her head forward towards (Y/N) to see if she could take a quick peck at his lips.

However, as she was closing in, (Y/N) turns to the side still asleep which made Rainbow Dash jerk back to the wall as she almost thought that she woke up (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: *quietly* Uh, maybe I should just grab the book while I can.

Rainbow then tiptoes out of (Y/N)'s bedroom and walks all around the place in his home to see what she could find. She looks inside of different rooms that he had and came across his game room, training room, and living room. She eventually came across one room and opened the door to look inside and she was in his small little library of books.

Rainbow Dash: *quietly* Perfect! I still don't get why he needs so many books just for Twilight. . . and I guess in this case now, me.

Rainbow Dash then looks around the room to see if (Y/N) had the book anywhere on the shelves. She looks at the title of one and throws it back over her indicating that it wasn't what she was looking for.

Rainbow Dash: No.

She grabs another book from the shelf to take a hard look at it and it still wasn't the book that she was looking for.

Rainbow Dash: No!

Rainbow Dash then repeats this process with a bunch more books in the room and eventually it became a mess with random books scattered everywhere.

Rainbow Dash: No! No! No! Ugh, come on! At least one Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Stone?

Rainbow Dash then looks at the top shelf to see another row of books at the top which she get's an excited look at. She was about to fly up at it to continue her search before a small sting came onto her right wing. She rubs it to ease the pain a little before looking back up at the top shelf with a frustrated groan.

Rainbow Dash: *sarcastically* Well, that's just great. The book could be up there waiting for me to read and finish it and because of my stupid painful wing.

Rainbow then plops to the floor in slight frustration from that before looking at all of the books that she scattered on the ground and back up at the top shelf before getting a mischievous smile.

Rainbow Dash: Hmm. . .

Eventually Rainbow Dash built herself up using all of the books that she had scattered around into a single tower of books to get to the top shelf of the tiny library. As she was balancing herself on the tower, she looks across the row of the books that was there and realizes something different about that row of books.

They were all Daring Do related books.

Rainbow's eyes sparkled from that as she takes a look at each book across from the row and eventually she sees one that makes her ecstatic.

(Y/N) indeed had Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Stone.

Rainbow Dash grinned excitedly as she snatches the book from it's spot on the row and sits down on the book tower that she was one while opening the book to turn to the last page she was on when she was in the hospital.

In her imagination of the book, Daring Do was still in the four-way death trap set off by Ahuizotl.

Daring Do: Feels like the harder I struggle, *grunts* the tighter the ropes get!

However, the entire atmosphere began to shake as Daring Do looks around, however it was back in reality and Rainbow Dash was wondering why she was moving side to side. She takes a look down to see that the tower of books that she has made was losing it's balance as she get's a worried look and gulps.

Rainbow Dash: Uh Oh.

The stack of books then all topple over to the ground taking Rainbow Dash along with it. The crash that she made to the floor was indeed very loud and she was dizzy for a moment before shaking her head to regain her composure and get scared from what she did.

Rainbow Dash: I'm sure no one noticed that extremely loud crash to the ground. . . right?

However, her words were indeed wrong as someone immediately bursts into the room which made Rainbow Dash freeze up in fright and it was (Y/N) who looked in the library before seeing a dark shadowy Rainbow Dash and get's a serious look.

(Y/N): You there! Don't move an inch! Turn around and face me slowly!

Rainbow Dash was sweating as she thought that she got caught before getting an idea. She did indeed turn around to face (Y/N) slowly with her hooves up. . .

Before throwing a book directly at (Y/N)'s face which hit him in between the eyes.

(Y/N): Ow!

Seeing an opening as (Y/N) rubs his head, Rainbow Dash runs out of (Y/N)'s library as fast as she could while carrying the Daring Do book with her.

When (Y/N) recovers from the hit, he growls as he makes himself teleport to where Rainbow Dash was as she nearly made an escape not before (Y/N) teleported in front of her and lifts her up with his magic and pins her to a wall.

(Y/N): You've got guts if you think that you can just break in and rob my place. . .

(Y/N) walks over to turn the lights on so he can get a more clear view of who he was facing. When he flips on the switch he get's a shocked look of when he got a clear look of Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash!?

(Y/N) let's go of Rainbow on the wall who had a nervous smile and drops to the floor.

Rainbow Dash: H-Hey, (Y/N). . .

(Y/N): What are you doing here?! More importantly, at night?! Even more importantly, in my library?!

Rainbow Dash had a nervous look as she looked at the book that was behind her and tries to think of something to divert herself from the situation that she was in.

Rainbow Dash: I was uh. . . I was. . . wanting to come see how you were doing except, I must've took the wrong door!

(Y/N) didn't fall for that as he gave a bored glare to Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): You came through the window where my bedroom was when you could've just knocked on the door.

Rainbow Dash: I. . . I have bad vision in the dark!

(Y/N): Not from what I saw.

Rainbow Dash: I was. . . sleepwalking?

(Y/N): That's not how sleepwalking works. Just tell me the truth!

Rainbow Dash: B-B-B-But, I can't!

(Y/N) raises an eyebrow at that.

(Y/N): Why?

Rainbow Dash: Because you'll laugh at me and think it's probably the most ridiculous, most craziest, most stupidest thing I have ever done!

(Y/N): Laugh? Ridiculous? I'm not getting the picture. Dash, just tell me what's going on and I swear and I won't laugh at you.

Rainbow Dash looks down at the ground with slight shame about what she was about to say as she had no more ways out of this situation, but the truth.

Rainbow Dash: Promise?

(Y/N): Promise.

Rainbow Dash: *sighs* I'm. . . . . . an egghead.

(Y/N): Say what?

Rainbow Dash: I was wanting to take a look inside of your library to see if you had. . .

Rainbow Dash then takes the book from behind her and shows it to (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: This.

(Y/N): That's. . . Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Stone.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, ever since I was cooped up in the hospital I actually did read it.

(Y/N): You actually that thought it was "that" good? Good enough to even come into my house and try to take it?

Rainbow Dash: Good? Try awesomely amazing. This book is undeniably, unquestionably, un-put-down-able!

Rainbow then get's a sad look on her face.

Rainbow Dash: But then I had to put it down; I was sent home before I could finish it. I didn't want to go inside of the library and ask Twilight for it since I already called her an egghead, but I felt like maybe since you have a book collection, I probably could take a peek at the last chapter before heading home. I thought you only had that library for Twilight whenever she visits.

(Y/N): Are you kidding me? I read a lot as well.

Rainbow Dash shot a surprised look at that sentence.

Rainbow Dash: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah, and the Daring Do series are actually my favorite book series out of all of them!

Rainbow Dash: Really?!

(Y/N): Yep, I finished another book of it not too long ago.

Rainbow Dash gave out a relieved sigh from that.

(Y/N): Why were you so persistent on me not knowing?

Rainbow Dash then looks down guilty once again.

Rainbow Dash: I didn't want you to see me as an egghead. You know me as an awesome and confident pony to you like you said on that card that you gave me. After seeing that, I couldn't bear to even think how you might react if I like reading. I'm sorry that it came to this way, (Y/N).

(Y/N) smiles as he walks up to Rainbow Dash and wraps her in a one-hoof hug which give the blue Pegasus a surprise.

(Y/N): Why should I care if you like reading or not? Dash, there's more than just knowing what you like when you're friends with me.

Rainbow Dash blushes as she returns the hug with both hooves.

Rainbow Dash: Y-You mean that?

(Y/N): Of course, there's no reason to break into somepony's house just because you like to read. And I would never, ever, EVER, judge you by what you like. You're perfect of who you are in front of me. A cute, athletic, tomboyish, and as you always like to say, awesome pony.

Rainbow Dash blushes from the last part.

Rainbow Dash: (H-He. . . He called me cute.) T-Thanks (Y/N). That's. . . nice of you to say. Sorry, about all of this again.

(Y/N): No problem. Tell you what, how you and I read the last chapter together before we both have to go back to sleep.

Rainbow Dash: Really? You'd do that for me?

(Y/N): Sure, of course Dash.

Rainbow Dash blushes red as a thought came into her mind.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, um, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Yeah?

Rainbow Dash breaks the hug a little bit as she stares into (Y/N)'s (E/C) eyes and realizes that she was right up in his face. She looks down and bites her lip before looking back up and closing her eyes to then close the distance to give (Y/N) a kiss on the lips. (Y/N) goes wide-eyed from that as Rainbow quickly ends it after a few seconds with an embarrassed look on her face.

Rainbow Dash: There. . . uh. . . that was for what you said about me. Thanks. . .

(Y/N): N-No problem at all, Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Well, let's go and finish up this chapter.

(Y/N): Sure thing.

Both Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) were now in (Y/N)'s bedroom with Rainbow Dash leaning right next to (Y/N) while reading the last of the Daring Do book.

Inside of both of the ponies' imagination, Daring Do was still in the trap. After a few groans and a bit of thrashing, she flips her head forward so that her helmet ends up lying on her belly, brim up. Casting her frantic eyes about the room and noting the position of every detail, she hooks one rear leg into the helmet, snags the brim in her teeth, and pulls back as if trying to launch a slingshot. When she lets go, the helmet is flung across the room to bounce off one spike. It whirls around the edge of the gold medallion on the wall, then ricochets crazily between several other spikes. Daring Do sucks in a huge breath and holds it as the quicksand envelops her face and on its last bounce, the helmet bangs into the lever Ahuizotl pulled to start this engine. It flips up, causing the spiked walls to retract and the table to rise above the surface of the draining sand. Now free of her bonds, Daring heaves for breath and knocks a few grains out of her ears.

The exit slides open, and she stands up with her helmet in her hoof.

Daring Do: Another day, another dungeon!

Back outside, Ahuizotl was sitting on a throne surrounded by the wild cats and the white kitten was sitting on his lap as he strokes it and laughs.

Ahuizotl: With Daring Do out of the way, the world will suffer mightily at my hands. I am victorious! *laughs evilly*

He laughs for a few seconds, but a blur of light gold stops him in his tracks. It also leaves his tail hand holding a whole lot of nothing.

Daring Do: I'll take that!

Ahuizotl: Huh? Wha?

Daring Do swings on a vine and lands on a high ledge way over the mythical creature.

Ahuizotl: Noooooooo!

Daring Do: Better luck next time, Ahuizotl!

She gives her helmet a nudge and gallops away leaving Ahuizotl to wail.

Ahuizotl: Curse you, Daring Do! *cries*

Rainbow Dash and (Y/N): "And so, with Ahuizotl defeated, and the sapphire statue secured. . . the world was safe and sound once again, thanks to Daring Do!"

Rainbow Dash let's out an admired sigh as she leans on (Y/N) once more and he wraps her up in one hoof.

(Y/N): Awesome, huh?

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, that was awesome!

(Y/N): You know I have the sequel to that, Daring Do and the Griffon's Goblet. I'll go get it.

Rainbow Dash sees (Y/N) about to get up, but seeing the position that they were in, she wanted that to continue more as she wraps her hoof around him as well which makes (Y/N) look back at her.

Rainbow Dash: Wait. C-Can we stay like this for a little longer?

(Y/N) blushes from that which Rainbow notices and get's worried.

Rainbow Dash: I-I-I mean it's okay if you don't want to! I-I just thought-

She stops her stammering sentence as (Y/N) strokes her mane with Rainbow Dash laying on his shoulder. This makes her blush even harder.

(Y/N): It's okay. I don't mind.

Rainbow Dash looks at (Y/N) and smiles as she snuggles on his shoulder. (Y/N) smiles back as they both close their eyes to rest peacefully for part of the night.

Rainbow Dash: ((Y/N), one day. Just one day, I'll tell you why I would want more moments like these with you.)

Chapter 11 End.

Chapter 12: Hearts and Hooves Day

(A/N): This chapter will have an entirely different and original plot that LordStarX101 and I came up with, meaning that it won't feature Big Mac or Cheerliee.

It was early in the morning inside of the Golden Oak Library as today was a special holiday for the ponies in Ponyville. Today was Hearts and Hooves Day where love is in the bloom and ponies will tell their friends and family how much they care about them or spend time with the special somepony that they love to pieces.

Spike is seen in his bed sleeping peacefully and snoring loudly. However, a loud bang from downstairs woke up the small dragon at it startled him.

Spike: Gah!

Spike looked in the direction of where the noise came from before immediately looking at Twilight's bed to see that she wasn't asleep at all.

Spike then goes to walk downstairs and turn the lights on while rubbing his eyes to get a clear vision of everything.

Spike: Twilight? What are you doing up so early?

Twilight looks back at Spike as apparently she was writing something on a chalkboard. She gasps that Spike might see what she was planning as she used her magic to flip it over.

Twilight Sparkle: Sorry, did I accidentally wake you up, Spike?

Spike: Yeah. What's all the commotion? I don't remember us having to do any late night reports to Princess Celestia, or heck even forgotten any last night.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh. . . um. . . Spike you do know what today is, right?

Spike: No, what day is it?

Twilight Sparkle: It's Hearts and Hooves Day.

Spike just looks at Twilight with a raised eyebrow.

Spike: . . .I don't get the picture.

Twilight groans and rolls her eyes.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike! Don't you know that today is the time when ponies do things for their special somepony.

Spike: Yeah, I knew that. But you don't have a special somepony. Speaking of which, what were you just drawing just now?

Twilight blushes from that embarrassed as she eyes the flipped over chalkboard with a nervous smile.

Twilight Sparkle: *quickly* Plans of something that I was making for a friend that I have no romantic interest in. . .!

Spike seemed unconvinced by the mares flustered expression.

Spike: *sarcastically* Uh-huh. Sure.

Twilight just returns a sheepish grin. Both of them stare at each other for a little bit still with the same expressions until Spike just sighs.

Spike: Okay, what are you planning to do for (Y/N)?

Twilight goes wide-eyed from that.

Twilight Sparkle: How did you know?

Spike: Can it not be more obvious?

Twilight just sighs from that as she then flips the chalkboard that she was writing on back to show what she was originally making to show Spike a picture of what looked to be different kinds of chocolate.

Spike: You're going to get him, candy?

Twilight Sparkle: Not just candy, Spike. Chocolate.

Twilight then levitates a nearby book to her and Spike walks up beside her to take a look inside of it.

Twilight Sparkle: It's said here that on Hearts and Hooves Day, that ponies love to give different varieties of gifts to ponies of whom they care about the most. Right here, it says that mares who give chocolate to stallion will symbolize eternal happiness for both of them.

Spike: Sounds like a myth if you ask me.

Twilight Sparkle: Right here, it says that ponies who you just care about altogether you give a Hearts and Hooves Day card, and finally stallions give mares roses or flowers on Hearts and Hooves Day.

Spike: So wait, you're making chocolate for (Y/N) just because you like him that much?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, obviously.

Twilight then walks back to the chalkboard.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm just having trouble deciding on which kind I should make for him.

Twilight puts her hoof to her chin thinking hard on the situation until Spike spoke up.

Spike: Why not just get him all of the flavors in one box? I heard some stores have those kinds of chocolates.

Twilight Sparkle: True, but I'm not getting it from a cheap old store, Spike. This is something that "I" must make for (Y/N) to show how I feel about him.

Twilight stood with pride when she said that as Spike rolls his eyes. Twilight then get's excited on the next idea that she was thinking of.

Twilight Sparkle: And who knows! Something even better may happen! Maybe (Y/N) will take me out on a date! *gasps* Allow me to feed the chocolate to him! *gasps* Or maybe even both!

Spike: I normally never see you so excited about these kinds of things, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike! This is like a dream come true to me. I have to make (Y/N) the best chocolate gift that I can so that way he'll know just how much I like him!

Spike stares at Twilight before just sighing and smiling at her.

Spike: Well. . . if this means that much to you, I guess I'll help you out.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

Spike: Sure, I mean I've got nothing better to do.

Twilight then hugs Spike out of delight.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks Spike, if there's one assistant that I can count on to help it's definitely you.

Spike: *chuckles* No problem, Twilight.

After they both broke the hug, Twilight went back to the chalkboard and started to draw on it some more which made Spike confused.

Spike: Twilight, don't you think it's appropriate that we get proper rest before we start on what you want to do for (Y/N) tomorrow.

Twilight doesn't face Spike and continues to write on the chalkboard with complete focus and Spike just facepalms.

Spike: I'll take that as a no. Oh well, I guess I'll be the one who will get some sleep. Good night, Twilight.

Twilight doesn't respond as Spike walks upstairs to back to bed and rest for the night.

As daytime came, Twilight eventually get too tired and fell asleep on the library floor and she wasn't able to get up until the late morning to start walking out in Ponyville, so that she can get some ingredients she needs in order to make the chocolate that she wants to give to (Y/N).

Meanwhile at Carousel Boutique, Rarity was apparently sitting at her desk working on a dress for herself while her cat Opal was resting on a pillow right beside her.

Rarity: Can you picture it, Opalescence? Today is Hearts and Hooves Day as moi will be spending the day with the most handsomest, most brave, and daring stallion of all of Ponyville.

Opal doesn't say a word as she just looks at Rarity before laying back down on the pillow.

Rarity: It's a shame that I won't be able to spend any time with Sweetie Belle today, but no matter. I, Rarity, will show up at (Y/N)'s door, knock on it for him to come out seeing me where THIS!

Rarity finishes a dress that she had made for herself that was a rose-trimmed gold dress and she even put on a pink fancy looking hat on her head.

Rarity: When it comes to going on a fancy date with a stallion such as him, you have to do it with style. Don't you agree Opal?

Opal opens her eyes and looks at Rarity before letting out a quiet meow before stretching her legs out and positions herself to continue her nap.

Rarity then walks over to a mirror and takes a look at herself thoroughly before getting an idea.

Rarity: Hmm. . . perhaps I didn't add enough jewels to the hat. Oooh! (F/C) is (Y/N)'s favorite color, I believe he will be so delighted to find these assorts of colors on my ensemble that I made for today.

Rarity then levitates a bunch of (F/C) jewels to her hat that she was wearing and takes a look at herself once again.

Rarity: Do you think it's too much, darling?

Opal says nothing as she was still resting, but Rarity responds anyway to the sleeping cat.

Rarity: You're right. What do I have to worry about when it comes to (Y/N)? He'll be so entranced by the outfit that he'll be talking about it even after today.

Rarity then starts to imagine herself speaking to (Y/N) already by speaking to a bare mannequin nearby.

Rarity: Hello (Y/N).~ What? This old thing? I knew you'd love it, darling. It was made to impress you after all.

Opal watches Rarity's little pretend version of speaking to (Y/N) and gags as if trying to cough up a hairball.

Rarity: Here I go, about to see my romantic stallion for the day.

When Rarity goes back over to her desk to clean it up a bit before she left, she sees a list that she left out and was about to put it away before she takes a quick glance at it to see that it was her reminders about preparing for today and she gasps at seeing something on that list that she forgot.

Rarity: Oh, my Celestia! I have to make chocolate for (Y/N)!

Rarity then uses her magic to teleport the dress that she was wearing back to a mannequin and immediately goes to grab some saddlebags as Opal just watches her run back and forth.

Rarity: I forgot that I made an order over at Sugarcube Corner a few days ago, so I can make the chocolate that I want for (Y/N)! I better make this fast if I want to have a little romance with him!

Rarity then runs out of Carousel Boutique to run towards Sugarcube Corner so that she can pick up what she needed to make chocolate.

At Fluttershy's cottage, Fluttershy was humming a soft tune to herself while feeding some of the birds that were chirping to tell Fluttershy that they were indeed hungry.

She pours some bird feed to these birds as they immediately started munching on their meals.

Fluttershy: There's some good little birdies. All of your food should be laid out for the day.

The birds chirp a message to Fluttershy which she was able to respond to.

Fluttershy: What's the occasion? Oh, well. . . um. . . today is Heart and Hooves day and. . .

Fluttershy then faces towards a blanket that she laid out in the middle of the grass with a picnic basket and tea set, however there were only two plates set out and two tea cups.

Fluttershy: You all wouldn't mind if you gave me some alone time today, would you? I-I. . . did plan this for a few days after all.

The birds let out understanding chirps in response which Fluttershy nods to.

Fluttershy: Thank you.

Fluttershy then flies back inside of her cottage and goes to open a cabinet which had various loose-leaf tea packages and she reaches in to pick up one that had a heart shape on it.

Fluttershy: This one should be perfect for today.

She soon goes to boil and brew and it took a few minutes before she grabs the teapot and fills it up so that she and (Y/N) would have enough to enjoy for the day.

She then returns back outside to see that almost everything is ready for her to have a Hearts and Hooves date with (Y/N).

Fluttershy: I hope (Y/N) loves this. It was a doozy to get all of the animals to agree to allow me to stay alone with (Y/N) for the day. All that's left is for me to make him his Hearts and Hooves Day chocolate.

When Fluttershy was about to walk off, she felt something tug on her tail and she looks down to see her pet bunny Angel with an unhappy look as he crossed his arms.

Fluttershy: Oh, Angel. I know you wanted to spend Hearts and Hooves Day with me again this year, but I can't. I told you that I prepared this for (Y/N) for days now.

Angel didn't like that response as he turned his back to Fluttershy while still crossing his arms ignorantly.

Fluttershy: Angel, how about I make it up to you? I'll fluff your tail twice.

Angel didn't do anything to respond as he still held the same position and expression.

Fluttershy: Along with some extra carrots. . .?

Angel's ears quickly lay flat to signal that he wasn't trying to listen.

Fluttershy: I'll spend the whole day with you tomorrow.

Angel then perked up at that as he turned to Fluttershy and nodded. To tell him that she promised, Fluttershy rubbed his head affectionately which Angel liked. With all of that being settled, Fluttershy then walks off to go to Sugarcube Corner.

At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack was in the Apple family house and she looks inside of a pantry to see that something was missing which makes her go wide-eyed.

She closes it and immediately turns to Granny Smith.

Applejack: What do ya mean ya served the last of the chocolate syrup to Apple Bloom?

Granny Smith: Well, she wouldn't stop begging for having some pancakes in the morning, but I told her many times that you were going to use it.

Applejack then get's an annoyed look from that.

Applejack: Well, that's just great. It's Hearts and Hooves Day and I wanted to make a baker's dozen of chocolate covered caramel apples for (Y/N), and just so at the last minute, Apple Bloom had to use the last bit of the one thing that's needed to finish 'em.

Granny Smith: Should I also mention that she ate some of that baker's dozen?

Applejack: What?! That little- Ugh! I'll scold her later. . . but I guess I still have some time to go and get the things that I need.

Applejack sighs as she stares outside to where a lonely apple tree was on a hill.

Applejack: Ah just wanted (Y/N) and I to sit alone on that hill together and look over the entire view of Sweet Apple Acres when the sun comes down.

Granny Smith: Well, like you said, ya still have enough time to finish those since it's only the morning.

Applejack: True, I'll be right back. I hope Sugarcube Corner still has some chocolate syrup left in stock to buy.

Applejack runs out of the Apple family house and is another candidate that's rushing their way to Sugarcube Corner.

Up in the skies of Ponyville, Rainbow Dash was flying around doing some practice tricks around the place such as loop de loops and corkscrews. She was super focused on doing what she was doing until she spots a Pegasi couple flying by holding hooves.

She just raises an eyebrow at that and waves it off as not a big deal as she continues to fly around the place. Rainbow Dash then makes a turn and flies through the stream of clouds once more to increase her practice for today. She keeps doing this, but then spots another Pegasi couple holding hooves and flying together which makes her groan in disgust.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, come on. Why don't these ponies get a room, or heck even a cloud? This is way too distracting for me.

She was about to fly off once more until she looks around the area that she was in and she apparently was in an area where there were a lot of Pegasi couples around the place.

Rainbow Dash: Okay! What's going on?! I don't using see this many Pegasus up here in the clouds these days! I need to some practice in so I can practice for the Wonderbolts!

A random Pegasus couple apparently heard that as they faced towards the blue flying mare.

Pegasus Stallion: Don't you have a calendar? Today is Hearts and Hooves Day.

Rainbow Dash then goes wide eyed from hearing that.

Rainbow Dash: H-H-Hearts and Hooves Day is. . . today?

Pegasus Mare: Of course, we thought that was obvious considering the amounts of couples that you see around the place.

Rainbow Dash: Oh no! I forgot! I haven't planned anything out!

Rainbow then immediately darts back down to the surface in the town of Ponyville.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, Dash! Don't panic! I-I-I'm sure (Y/N) is free for today! I just need to know what to get him!

Rainbow then puts her hooves on her head to think hard about what to get (Y/N) for Hearts and Hooves Day.

Rainbow Dash: Come on, think! What's something that I can get or even make for (Y/N) that's not cheap or even too valuable?!

Rainbow Dash looks around worriedly to see if she could find anything that might intrigue her to get something for (Y/N) for Hearts and Hooves Day. She then spots a mare holding a bag of what looks to be some white chocolate in a heart shape and this gives Rainbow a great idea of what to get (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: That's it! I'll not only invite him to have a little flying session with me today, I'll also get him some tasty chocolate! Oooh! And to make it even more tasty and awesome, I'll coat it rainbow-style!

Rainbow Dash then get's a determined look on what she was going to do and flies off.

She immediately flies back to her house in Ponyville to look around to see if she has any candy or heck even chocolate around. She opens a pantry to see if she had any chocolate laying around, and inside it was all unorganized with snacks of all types, so she couldn't even tell.

Rainbow Dash: Okay. . . Plan B. Make some chocolate!

Rainbow Dash then realizes something as she got a sheepish frown and facehoofs.

Rainbow Dash: Exxxxcept. . . I don't know how to make some.

Rainbow Dash then puts her hoof on her chin to think of an alternative to the situation that she was in with missing both ingredients and knowledge to even make chocolate.

She then get's an idea.

Rainbow Dash: I bet Pinkie can give me a recipe on making chocolate. I'll ask her.

With that being said, Rainbow Dash flies out of her house to go to Sugarcube Corner to see Pinkie Pie.

Speaking of the pink party mare, she was inside of the Sugarcube Corner bakery wearing a chef's hat and was making something herself while humming a tune to herself and hopping around happily.

Pinkie Pie: La la la la la. I'm baking a cake today, I'm baking a cake today. Today's the day, hip hip hooray! I'm baking a cake today!

Pinkie rushed over to a counter and took a wooden spoon before stirring it in a bowl full of cake batter as fast as she could which in turn caused loads of cake batter to spread all over the place. Her pet alligator Gummy was just standing on the counter and staring at her.

Pinkie Pie: Isn't this exciting Gummy? Today is Hearts and Hooves Day and everypony will be spending their time with their special someponies!

Gummy simply blinks at that as Pinkie continues to stir cake batter in the bowl with all of her might.

Pinkie Pie: I've waited so long for this day that I'm actually going to be able to make my own king-sized, three-layer, triple chocolate, half upside down, one of a kind, Choco-Pinkie Cake! It's going to be amazing!

Pinkie then rushes to a pantry and carries out of what looks to be a ton of toppings and ingredients for the cake that she was most likely going to use for her recipe and sits them down on the counter.

Pinkie Pie: Now let's see, chocolate chips, chocolate ganache, chocolate covered marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles, and even cocoa-flavored buttercream.

She takes a scoop of the buttercream in her hoof and wraps her tongue all around it to get a taste of it.

Pinkie Pie: Mmmm! Looks like we have everything that we need to make what we to make this cake as chocolatety as possible!

Gummy blinks once more without any response as Pinkie get's up in his face with an excited look.

Pinkie Pie: Who's the cake for you ask? Only the most wonderful, dreamy, amazing, handsome, daring, dazzling, adorable, kind, romantic, humble, humorous *inhales* confident, brave, lovely, and even the most wonderful stallion in all of Ponyville! Yes, I said wonderful twice. He's that amazing!

Pinkie holds her cheeks firmly as she probably wanted to smile even bigger.

Pinkie Pie: I just can't wait to give this to. . . (Y/N)!

Pinkie then sighs dreamily just thinking about (Y/N) as she rests her head on the counter for a brief moment.

Pinkie Pie: I want this to be the best Hearts and Hooves Day surprise for (Y/N) as possible. As a matter of fact, I don't know what he'll be more surprised by? The fact that I made the recipe myself? The fact that I made a cake that's going to be "this" big? Or maybe even the fact that I want to be his very special somepony for today?

Pinkie looks to Gummy who uses his tongue to lick some cake batter that was left on the counter and eat it.

Pinkie Pie: You're right Gummy! He'll be surprised the most by the amount of chocolate taste that I gave it! Actually, you know what? I really care what he's surprised the most by! I just want him to be surprised period!

A ding was then heard which got Pinkie's attention as she rushed to the oven with some oven mittens and took out a plain little chocolate cake that she was large enough for her to carry a baby.

Pinkie Pie: That makes the 18th one. 32 more to go until the whole thing is finally finished!

Pinkie said this happily as she hops over to wear it looked to a stack of mushed up cakes lying together like a broken jigsaw puzzle waiting for it's next cake to fill it up. Pinkie puts the said 18th piece of cake on the stack before going over to a wall that had a ton of empty bags of flour. Pinkie's sees all of the empty bags and get's a conflicted look.

Pinkie Pie: Hmm. . .

She then takes each one of them and sees that she opened all of the them.

Pinkie Pie: Looks like we ran out of flour again. Oh, well no problem. I'll just get some more! I've got to get this cake finished today!

Pinkie then carries a whisk with her mane on the tip end of it and places it in the little alligator's mouth.

Pinkie Pie: You don't mind covering for me while I'm gone, do you Gummy? I just need to make a quick stop and pick up some flour with no problem. Just keeping whisking the batter while I'm gone, okay Gummy?

Gummy yet again blinks with no response and Pinkie just smiles as if she knows what he said.

Pinkie Pie: Thanks, Gummy. I know you can do this. You're the best alligator baker I've ever met.

Pinkie then rushes out of the bakery leaving Gummy just standing in place. As he did though, because that the whisk was too heavy for his mouth to carry, he leaned down forward and landed on his chin with his tail facing upwards.

In the town of Ponyville, Twilight was now carrying a list that she brought with her and was reading it while walking.

Twilight Sparkle: Let's see, I want to make (Y/N) an assorted amount of chocolates in a box and from what I've read in that book, plus the book I had on different types of candy thanks to Pinkie. I'll make him white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, caramel, a couple with nuts, etc. All I need to do now is pick up the amount of ingredients that I need to make and with Spike helping me along with a few genetic modifications that I'll make to add more artificial flavor to the chocolate, (Y/N) will surely love it.

As Twilight wasn't watching where she was going she bumped into some ponies in front of her as they fell to the ground. The ponies who Twilight bumped into were the Cutie Mark Crusaders as they rubbed their heads from falling to the ground.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh my goodness, I didn't even see you there. I'm so so sorry.

Apple Bloom: Aw, it's okay, Twilight. It was an accident.

Twilight smiles seeing that she was forgiven and walks ahead.

Twilight Sparkle: I was just checking my list on the ingredients that I'm going to use to make chocolate.

Scootaloo: Chocolate?

Sweetie Belle: You're making chocolate, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Yep, it's for a very special somepony.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders perked up from that as they then follow Twilight.

Sweetie Belle: You're making chocolate for a very special somepony Twilight? That's sweet of you.

Twilight Sparkle: *giggles* Well, I kind of exaggerated there. He's not my special somepony "yet." But he's going to be once I make the chocolate that I want for him.

Scootaloo: Well this'll be more interesting then what we originally planned.

Twilight Sparkle: What do you mean?

The crusaders then get guilty looks at being asked that question.

Apple Bloom: *sighs* We were going to try and hook Miss Cheerliee with mah big brother, but things didn't go the way they planned.

Sweetie Belle: Yeah, I mean how could somepony as amazing as Miss Cheerliee not have a very special somepony on Hearts and Hooves Day?

Twilight Sparkle: Well. . . not everypony has the exact eyes for each other you three. Ponies have to get to know each other and have the same feelings for each other if they want to be a couple.

Apple Bloom: Yeah, I guess your right Twilight.

Sweetie Belle: And if you think about it, all Miss Cheerliee really knows about Big Mac is that he's your big brother and. . . that's about it.

Apple Bloom: Good point.

Scootaloo: Well at least we know something interesting today.

Sweetie Belle: Yeah, who's your special somepony Twilight?

Twilight blushes at little.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh. . . um. . . it's. . .

Twilight then notices Pinkie approaching her while pulling a small cart and decides to greet her before answering the crusaders.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey, Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie Pie: Hi, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: So what are you doing this late morning on Hearts and Hooves day?

Pinkie Pie: Just going to pick up some flour for a cake I'm baking myself. I call it the Choco-Pinkie Cake, it's a king-sized, three-layer, triple chocolate, half upside down, one of a kind chocolate that I'm making.

Pinkie smiles with a squee as Twilight and the Cutie Mark Crusaders were dumbfounded by that description of what the cake was.

Twilight Sparkle: Well that's sounds like something you'd do. Are you delivering it to a party?

Pinkie Pie: No silly. I'm making it for somepony else.

Twilight raised an eyebrow at that, but the Cutie Mark Crusaders were interested.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

Sweetie Belle: Pinkie Pie, do you have a special somepony as well?

Pinkie Pie: Yep! I'm so excited to give it to him! That I just can't wait to continue making the cake! Gummy's got me covered though. He's an excellent little baker.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie, you never told me you had a special somepony that you like or had. Why haven't you mentioned to me or the others?

Pinkie Pie: I don't know. If I had to guess, I would probably blame. . . nah, I won't break it this time.

Scootaloo: Wow, you two have got to be lucky to have somepony who must like you as much.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I don't if he actually has the same feelings for me, but I'm going to find out soon enough.

Pinkie Pie: Me too. I can describe my crush in like over a dozen adjectives. You wanna hear them?

Twilight Sparkle: I think I'll pass.

???: LOOK OUT BELOW!

Everypony heard that voice as they look up to see a familiar rainbow streak heading directly towards them and step to the side to dodge it as it crashes in a bush. The pony who emerged from the bush was Rainbow Dash as she had leaves all over herself.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash! Are you alright?

Rainbow Dash: I'm fine.

Rainbow then shakes off all of the leaves on her body and walks towards the group.

Rainbow Dash: Sorry that I almost crashed into you guys, but Pinkie do you have some corn syrup, vanilla, or chocolate chips that I could probably use?

Pinkie Pie: Sure, Dashie. What for?

Rainbow Dash blushes from that and quickly makes it go away by shaking her head.

Rainbow Dash: N-No reason. I-I just need it to make something. It's kind of urgent.

Twilight Sparkle: Could you not be any more obvious to just tell us that you're making chocolate.

Rainbow Dash: What?! How did you know?!

Twilight Sparkle: Those two were some ingredients to make chocolate, others include vegetable oil, chocolate chips, milk, oats-

Rainbow Dash: Okay! Okay! I don't need the details.

Scootaloo was surprised that Rainbow Dash was making chocolate for somepony.

Scootaloo: Rainbow Dash! You like somepony?!

Rainbow rubs the back of her head in embarrassment from that question, especially since it's coming from her number one fan.

Rainbow Dash: *chuckles nervously* H-Hey Scoots. And. . . yeah. I guess you could say that.

Scootaloo: That's so awesome! I never knew! Who is it?!

Both Pinkie and Twilight however looked at Rainbow Dash with concerned looks.

Twilight Sparkle: Hang on. Rainbow Dash, you never told me that you had a crush on anypony.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, me neither.

Rainbow Dash: Well, if I'm being honest here, I think for me to know and for you two to. . . not I guess.

Twilight Sparkle: Why shouldn't we?

Pinkie Pie: Do we know him?

Rainbow Dash then got flustered from both of those questions.

Rainbow Dash: Uh. . . well. . .

However, before Rainbow Dash could be probed for answers, Applejack then enters the scene.

Applejack: Howdy, y'all. I didn't think I'd see ya when I was on my way to Sugarcube Corner.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh. What a coincidence. So am I.

Rainbow Dash: Me too.

Applejack: Ah just needed to pick up some chocolate syrup and probably a tiny bit of caramel.

Sweetie Belle: What's it for?

Applejack: Well I did have some chocolate-covered caramel apples that I was making for somepony, but. . . SOMEPONY ELSE. . .

Applejack glared at Apple Bloom as she continues her sentence and her little sister just gives a nervous smile.

Applejack: . . .Thought it was a great idea to eat something that ah prepared myself last night for dessert and on top of that, she used the rest of the chocolate syrup for breakfast this morning.

Apple Bloom: *nervous laugh* Uh, sorry Applejack. I was craving something sweet last night and the caramel apples were the first things that caught my eye.

Applejack: Well, next time ask before you decide to take something, understand?

Apple Bloom: Yeah, sorry.

Applejack: You're lucky that ah still have most of the day to even remake those. They're for a very good-looking partner of mine.

Apple Bloom: Oh, that's right. I remember now. Didn't ya say ya were making 'em for-

???: Dreadful! Just dreadful!

Everypony looks to see Rarity with a very irritated look on her face as she was carrying some saddlebags.

Twilight Sparkle: What's wrong, Rarity?

Rarity: Out of all the worst things that could happen, this is THE. WORST. POSSIBLE. THING!

Everypony except for the Apple Bloom and Scootaloo facehoof at that. Scootaloo turns to Sweetie Belle with a confused look.

Scootaloo: What's with her?

Sweetie Belle: Don't ask. She overreacts like this ALL of the time over some tiny situation that can easily be fixed. Trust me, it get's annoying after a little while.

Applejack: Just tell us what happened, girl. It can't be that bad.

Rarity: Well for your information, Applejack. I must be on an outing at this point with the most charming and handsome stallion in Ponyville. However, I forgot that I was suppose to make chocolate for him last night.

Pinkie Pie: Sounds like your in a bit of a doozy.

Rarity: Not for long, as I am currently on my way to Sugarcube Corner to pick up the ingredients that I need.

Pinkie Pie: Sounds like we'll be out of stock of many things, chocolate wise.

Rainbow Dash: And it sounds like, little miss perfect here as finally found a single and "only" stallion for her to date.

Rarity: Do not patronize me.

Apple Bloom: Sweetie Belle, do ya have any idea who she's talkin' about?

Sweetie Belle: Ugh! Believe me, when I say that she's been fantasizing about her "prince charming" for about a week now. It's been driving me crazy.

Scootaloo: Wait, somepony from Canterlot?

Sweetie Belle: No, but your kind of close.

Apple Bloom: Hmm. . . somethin' just doesn't add up here.

Both Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo turn to Apple Bloom curious from that.

Apple Bloom: All of our sisters and two others are here for the same reason.

Sweetie Belle: Hey, you're right.

Scootaloo: Going to pick up ingredients from the bakery, making chocolate, nopony has told each other about who they like. You're right, that does seem fishy.

Then once they said that, Fluttershy flew down to the group.

Fluttershy: Hello, girls. What's this? Are you all doing something special for Hearts and Hooves Day?

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, apparently all of us need to go and get some ingredients for some chocolate that we're making.

Fluttershy: Oh my, so am I.

Applejack then turned to Fluttershy confused.

Applejack: Hold your horses there, Fluttershy. Since when did ya crush on anypony?

Fluttershy blushed a little in embarrassment and stayed silent from that. Rainbow Dash however, went up to her and shook her on the shoulders like a leaf.

Rainbow Dash: What?! Who?! When?! Where?! How?!

Rainbow Dash stopped shaking Fluttershy after that sentence as it made her a little dizzy.

Fluttershy: W-Well. . . um. . . for. . . awhile.

Rarity: Darling, you've like some stallion for awhile now and never told us? Either you're too sensitive or too bold.

Fluttershy then hides behind her mane as all of her friends had their eyes on her at this point.

Fluttershy: Well, um, I was planning on having a tea party alone with him this afternoon. . . and. . . give him chocolate.

Twilight Sparkle: Well at least you two have something in common that you'll enjoy together.

As the Mane 6 kept speaking to each other, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo huddled up together.

Scootaloo: This is so weird.

Apple Bloom: All of them are here at the same place going to get something for their special somepony, this can't be a coincidence.

Sweetie Belle: I agree. Come on you guys, we have to think.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders put their hooves on their chins and started to think hard about this whole situation with what the Mane 6 are doing.

Scootaloo: Are you girls thinking what I'm thinking?

Apple Bloom: Yeah, I think so.

Sweetie Belle: They're all probably after the same guy.

Apple Bloom: And it's one stallion that clearly is famous enough to get six ponies attention to him.

Scootaloo: If you ask me, it's also probably somepony we know.

Sweetie Belle: They're smart like Twilight, humorous like Pinkie Pie. . .

Apple Bloom: . . .Somepony who could catch even Rarity's eye, somepony who is strong like Applejack. . .

Scootaloo: . . .Somepony kind like Fluttershy, and finally somepony who is an awesome flyer like Rainbow Dash.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders look at each other before they all go wide-eyed and they figured out who exactly that the mares like this much and smiled.

Scootaloo: On the count of three, say who it is. One. . . two. . . three. . .

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: (Y/N).

Apple Bloom: Yeah, it's so obvious that they would go for somepony like him.

Scootaloo: I'm surprised that I'm not surprised that somepony like Rainbow Dash would like a stallion as awesome and cool as (Y/N).

Sweetie Belle: Plus, he's an alicorn. It does make him kind of attractive.

Apple Bloom then get's a worried look.

Apple Bloom: Well what should we do? If they all find out that they like the same guy, it'll be a disaster.

Sweetie Belle: Good question.

Scootaloo then get's a idea as a light bulb shined over her head.

Scootaloo: Or. . . maybe it won't. This may shock you, but I have an idea.

The three crusaders then huddle up closer together once more to talk about what the plan was as they all were whispering and after a few seconds of talking, they turned back to the mares who were still all speaking to each other.

Rainbow Dash: No, I'm just saying that it would hard for somepony to see you as girlfriend material Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash, you've never told us that you liked somepony. You're no different.

Pinkie Pie: Twilight, I hate to be blunt like a jawbreaker, but I don't see that many ponies who are like a smarty pants like you.

Twilight gave a bored look to Pinkie from that and rolled her eyes. The Cutie Mark Crusaders then walk up to the Mane 6 with smug looks.

Apple Bloom: Hey you guys, have y'all just ever thought up until now that this isn't a coincidence?

Applejack: Ya know, I would kind of agree with ya there, sugarcube.

Twilight Sparkle: I was honestly thinking the same thing.

Rarity: Well, I'm sure it was just fate that we were all going to run into each other on Hearts and Hooves Day and that we all have somepony special that we all secretly admire.

Apple Bloom: I wouldn't call it fate for that last part if I were ya.

Scootaloo: And I think that you're admirers are. . . not so secret.

Fluttershy: What do you mean?

Sweetie Belle: Can you guys tell who exactly you plan on giving chocolate to today?

The Mane 6 all looked at each other before just shrugging their shoulders and answering the Cutie Mark Crusaders, however what happens next may be very awkward for the mares.

Mane 6: (Y/N).

It was at this moment that when they all said the exact same name at the same time. . . that they all went so wide-eyed that their eyes could pop out at the moment and they all slowly turned their heads to each other with looks of disbelief and just plain silence.

There was long pause before. . .

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Mane 6: WHAAAAAAAAT?!?!?!

They all flinched and stepped back from one another in such big shock that none of them even knew how to respond. The Cutie Mark Crusaders giggle at their flustered expressions.

Twilight Sparkle: I-I. . . b-b-but. . . how could. . .!

Fluttershy: T-This. . . I-I-I can't. . . w-what. . . ?

Rarity: This has to be a nightmare! Please tell me this is a nightmare!

Applejack: What. . . in. . . tarnation?!

Pinkie Pie: I'm saying random words about how shocked I am!

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Time out! Who gave the right to allow you girls to get MY stallion?!

Rarity: You're stallion?! Excuse me?! He's clearly the stallion meant to be with me!

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, really? You're just going to declare that he's somepony that's only meant for you and nopony else?!

Rarity: Frankly, yes.

Fluttershy: I. . . I don't. . . I have. . . b-b-but I've been making plans with him ever since four days ago.

Pinkie Pie: Don't worry Fluttershy, I'm sure there's many other guys out there that you can have a tea party with.

Fluttershy: W-What?! But I even got him his favorite?

Applejack: Nopony is going after my sugarcube except me! I made plans myself for him!

Rainbow Dash then flies up to get in Applejack's face and gives her a very deep glare.

Rainbow Dash: I'm sorry, who said that he's yours?! I'll have you that he can fly just as good as me!

Applejack: So? Have you seen the way he can buck down a tree? He's got some good looking muscles on his hooves compared to you!

Rainbow Dash: What did you just say?!

Rainbow Dash and Applejack then get into a glaring fight with lightning sparking in between their heads.

Twilight Sparkle: Have you seen how good he is with magic? That's the most (Y/N) and I have in common.

Pinkie Pie: Maybe, but he loves my personality! So I think it's best to say that he'll want to spend all of his time with me!

Fluttershy: He loves my personality as well.

Pinkie Pie: He does? Since when?

Fluttershy: S-Since forever?

Rarity: I don't know whether to be surprised or insulted by that.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I would appreciate it would be neither since I planned on giving (Y/N) chocolate today.

Rainbow Dash heard that and turned her glare to Twilight.

Rainbow Dash: I'm not going to risk a goody-four shoes like you Twilight to go up and ask (Y/N) out!

Applejack: Don't even think about saying that this is all about you, Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: Well, it's not all about you either!

Twilight Sparkle: Listen, it's not about any of you! I stayed up all night planning on this list, so I make assorted chocolates for (Y/N) today!

Pinkie Pie: Hey! But I was planning on baking him a massive chocolate cake today!

At this point, all of the Mane 6 start to argue all over about who was going to take (Y/N) out for Hearts and Hooves Day. The Cutie Mark Crusaders still just look at them with smiles that said that it's all going according to plan.

Sweetie Belle: How much longer do you think this will go on?

Scootaloo: I would bet three hours, but as much as I want to see how long this will last, we got to get to good part.

Apple Bloom nods as she pulls out an air horn and blows it to get the mares' attention. All of them except for Pinkie turned to them as she was still talking.

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Pinkie Pie: I'm yelling words! Oh, we're done now?

Apple Bloom: Now clearly the perfect mare for (Y/N) today has to be the smartest, quickest, and most capable right?

The Mane 6 looked at each other confused from that.

Scootaloo: And you all did say that you were planning on giving him chocolates today.

Sweetie Belle: Do you all know who (Y/N) would even like the best?

Of course, all of the Mane 6 had different answers.

Pinkie Pie: Somepony who's as funny and hyperactive like me!

Applejack: Somepony who is hard-working and shows a lot of intiative!

Rainbow Dash: Somepony who's not only as awesome as me, but also a fast flyer!

Twilight Sparkle: Somepony who has very good knowledge on Equestria, especially with magic!

Rarity: Somepony distinguished and prestigious that they would like to treated like a lady!

Fluttershy: Um, somepony who doesn't talk much, but is kind and loves animals?

Apple Bloom: Well, y'all aren't wrong. (Y/N) does like all of those types of ponies.

Scootaloo: And it's true that he can only choose one.

Sweetie Belle: Which is why we are holding this unofficial game today for you all.

Applejack: Say what now?

Scootaloo: Ladies and gentlecolts, welcome to the first ever Hearts and Hooves Day, "Who can get the stallion" competition.

Sweetie Belle: If you all can't debate on who's going to give chocolate to (Y/N), then it's got to be one of you right?

Apple Bloom: It's all simple, whoever get's their chocolate to (Y/N) first get's to take him out for today, and is officially his girlfriend.

The Mane 6 all went wide-eyed from that and looked at each other before getting competitive looks.

Apple Bloom: You all still need ingredients though right? Pinkie?

Pinkie Pie: You know for this competition, I'm going to make everything that you need on the house.

Rainbow Dash: You all better sit back and watch as (Y/N) going to be with me the rest of the day!

Fluttershy: I beg to differ!

Twilight Sparkle: So, it's a deal everypony?

The Mane 6 then all puts their hooves together to vow that they're all going to agree with the deal.

Twilight Sparkle: Whoever makes their chocolate first and get's it to (Y/N) before the other does get's to be his girlfriend for life. Deal?

Mane 6: Deal! IT'S ON!

The Mane 6 give their last glares to each other before they all rush over to Sugarcube Corner to grab their ingredients that they need to make chocolate.

Back at the Golden Oak Library, Spike put on an apron so that he could help Twilight with what she needed on making the chocolate that she needed. He then looks towards a table where he apparently set up a bunch of measuring cups, beakers, test tubes, and more.

Spike: I really don't get why Twilight needs all of this in order to make chocolate for just one guy.

After that was said, Spike heard the door to the library slam open and he immediately turns around to see Twilight running in with a bunch of ingredients.

She quickly set them down on the table that Spike set up and immediately puts on some goggles.

Spike: Whoa, Twilight. What's the rush? It's only an hour after noon.

Twilight Sparkle: No time to explain, Spike! I need you to help me out right now so we can get this done ASAP for (Y/N).

Spike was confused by that as he shrugs his shoulders as he picks up some milk that Twilight got and was about to pour it into a bowl before Twilight stopped him.

Twilight Sparkle: No, Spike. Put in the test tubes. Remember that I said that I'm going to make a couple of modifications in order to make them taste better?

Spike groans as he instead pours it in the said test tubes on the table.

Twilight Sparkle: And do me a favor and put these on for safety.

Twilight levitates some goggles and puts them over Spike's eyes which made him roll his eyes.

Spike: *mumbles* Something tells me that things are going to be tedious.

At Fluttershy's cottage, Fluttershy rushes inside to immediately place her ingredients down on a counter and contemplates for a minute at how she can get her chocolate done in such a short amount of time before getting an idea.

She whistles beautifully which called on some birds that flew down to her.

Fluttershy: Can you all help with baking some chocolate? It's very very urgent.

The birds chirp in response as they one takes a spoon and another takes a glass bowl so that Fluttershy can put the melted chocolate inside of it. She then turns to her pet bunny Angel.

Fluttershy: Angel, you wouldn't mind being a model right quick do you?

Angel nodded as he hopped on the counter to where Fluttershy can get an entire vision of him.

Fluttershy: Good, just stay right there Angel.

At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack was in the middle of the orchard as she bucked a tree which made the apples in it fall into a basket. She then immediately carries that basket to go back inside of the house so that she can finish making the chocolate-covered caramel apples. She carefully inspects the apples in the bucket to see which ones were fresh enough to finish what she wanted.

Applejack: No. . .! Ripe. . .!

Applejack then spots a few shiny looking apples in the basket and immediately takes them out.

Applejack: Bingo!

Applejack then uses her legs to buck those apples into a couple of bowls filled with caramel in them so that way she could coat them before covering them with chocolate.

Applejack: *chuckles* I wonder how (Y/N) will like dem apples.

Back at Sugarcube Corner, Pinkie Pie apparently was trying to multi-task of what she was doing as she rushed all over the place so fast that afterimages could be seen of her doing all of the tasks that she was doing.

One was stirring all of the cake batter with the whisk vigorously, another one was trying to decorate the cake that was already laid out with icing, and finally the last one was tasting some the food that was on the counter. Pinkie then stops where she was tasting some the food and looked towards the camera.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, don't judge me readers. Bakers got to taste test their pastries as well.

At Carousel Boutique, Rarity was making some chocolate truffles for (Y/N) as she cutting up some chocolate for her to melt with a knife.

Rarity: I must make my pastry look dazzling for (Y/N) and get it to him before my friends do.

Rarity places the cut chocolates in a bowl and pours some hot cream in it as well so that it could melt. She then takes a spoon and stirs it neatly.

Rarity: Smashing.

At Rainbow Dash's house, Rainbow Dash had already put her chocolate in the oven and was trying to wait patiently for it to finish, but due to her impatient instincts she was sweating and tapping her hoof on the ground quickly as she looks at a timer that she put down to see that it would take 30 minutes for it to bake.

Rainbow Dash: *groans* This is hopeless! Why can't this thing go any faster?! I have to get this to (Y/N) as fast as possible! My friends are probably ahead of me already!

At that moment, Rainbow Dash realizes what she just said and get's a sinister idea in her head.

Rainbow Dash: . . .which could work to my advantage.

Back at the Golden Oak Library, Twilight along with Spike was still making some progress in making all of the assorted types of chocolates that they wanted to make as many tubes and beakers were now bubbling or filled with different coloring. Twilight takes a look at a clipboard.

Twilight Sparkle: Now let's see, we're making great progress so far. Spike, can you go and get that other book I needed on making bittersweet chocolate?

Spike: Sure thing.

Spike goes over to climb on a ladder to find the book that Twilight was talking about as she was still checking on all of the test tubes that were out.

What she didn't notice however, was that a light blue coated hoof reached in from behind her and took a beaker that was filled up with cold water. It then quickly places it back where it was as it was now empty.

Twilight then notices one of the test tubes that was brown bubbling.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, looks like this one needs to be cooled off a bit.

Twilight then uses her magic to bring the beaker that was behind her in front of her and as soon as she attempts to pour it in, she notices that it's empty.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?!

Twilight looks back and forth to where she had the beaker and the one she's holding now and was shocked.

Twilight Sparkle: B-But I thought I just. . .!

Spike then goes to Twilight while holding the book that she wanted and sees the bubbling test tube as it was increasing it's pace and Spike went wide-eyed.

Spike: Uh. . . Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Spike. . . stand back. . .

Both of them backed up to the wall and soon enough, the test tube that was bubbling exploded and massive amounts of liquid chocolate went everywhere and even on Twilight and Spike. After that, they both had blank looks before they heard someponies laugh and Twilight heard where it was coming from as she looked out of the window to see Rainbow Dash who was laughing her flank off while flying. Twilight gives her a very angry glare.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow!

Rainbow Dash: *laughs* Good luck, finishing that up now Twilight.

Rainbow Dash cackles as she flies off and Twilight was not happy by what she just did as she growls.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike. . .

Spike: Uh. . . yeah?

Twilight Sparkle: Try and fix this all up. I'll be right back.

Twilight places her goggles down on the counter and runs out of the library leaving Spike there with confusion.

Spike: Um, what's the first thing that I do though?

Inside of Sugarcube Corner, Pinkie was humming to herself as she was continuing to make her cake as she was now where the top layer was and she was very excited as she jumps and down.

Pinkie Pie: Almost done! 6 more to go!

Pinkie then hears a ding as she goes to the oven which signals that another cake piece is done and she goes to the oven, Twilight teleports inside of the bakery and remembers one part that Pinkie called her cake and uses her magic to then make the entire thing upside down and when Pinkie picks up the piece of the cake that was in the oven and turns back to where the entire cake was, she gasped as she now sees the entire cake upside down with the bottom layer now on top. Twilight then decides to taunt her.

Twilight Sparkle: Upside down huh?

Pinkie Pie: *nervous laugh* W-Well I said "half" upside down as in, the frosting would be on the bottom and topping would be on the cake part.

The top layer was then too heavy for the middle layer to to keep on top as it flattens it down for both mares to see just the bottom layer. Pinkie then glares at Twilight with a sinister smile.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, so we're doing that kind of game huh?

Pinkie then rushes over Twilight in a blur to go out of the bakery and Twilight shoots her a confused look.

Twilight Sparkle: Well I'm sure she'll realize that I'm already falling behind.

Back with Applejack at Sweet Apple Acres, she was finished with coating all of the apples with both caramel and chocolate as she was putting some toppings on each one of them such as nuts or sprinkles.

Applejack: Whoo-wee, almost done. Just a little bit more of some mixed toppings and these here will be delivered to my sugarcube in no time.

Applejack then goes back to the pantry to get some other toppings that she might want to use, however when she wasn't looking, Pinkie appeared from the ceiling and grabbed the box of candy apples that Applejack left out and replaced them with another box of what looked to be candy apples, but something was off about them.

Applejack walks back to the candy apples that she laid out and was going to put some marshmallows on another one, but when she came back to the box, Applejack sees that the apples were instead very pink and fluffy which both shocked and confused her.

Applejack: What in tarnation?

Applejack then tastes one of the apples and realized that. . . those weren't candy apples they were. . .

Applejack: What?! Cotton candy?!

Applejack then spots a small note written on the box and she reads it.

Applejack: "Thought that you're apples could use a little 'pink' to 'em if you know what I mean - Pinkie Pie."

Applejack then get's a angry look on her face from that.

Applejack: Oh, so that's how it's going to be? I get it. Fine! I'll play rough with y'all as well!

Applejack then walks out of the house to go and try and sabotage another one of the mares chocolate making.

At Carousel Boutique, Rarity was just finishing up the truffles that she was making as she put the last one in it's designated hole.

Rarity: Splendid. Now all I need to do is deliver these to (Y/N), and he'll be sure to become my lovely prince for the day.

Rarity then rushes to her workroom to go and get her dress that she made for today and it got her all excited.

Rarity: Oh, this will be probably the most pleasant afternoon that I'll spend with (Y/N). Perhaps I'll have him escort me to Canterlot, or maybe we'll sit at a fancy restaurant, maybe even look at the moon in a pleasant garden.

As Rarity was fantasizing about her wishes on what she wanted to do with (Y/N), she all of a sudden heard a loud crash which got her very concerned.

Rarity: What was that?!

Rarity rushes back to where her kitchen was and when she arrived, she gasped and probably even wanted to faint on what she saw next.

There was apparently a full basket of apples right over the the same box that had the chocolate truffles and the basket's weight flattened it out. However, seeing the basket of apples, Rarity could only make one logical explanation of who was responsible for it as she slowly scowled.

Rarity: *growls* Applejack. . .!

Back at Rainbow Dash's house, she was still waiting impatiently on the time as there were only 1 minute left, however she probably did something to pass the time that she'll most likely regret later. . .

She fell asleep.

After the full minute was over, the timer dinged, but it didn't wake Rainbow Dash up as she was still asleep. It was dinging on and on for the next few minutes.

Eventually a smell of air went to Rainbow Dash's nose as she sniffed it and it woke her up.

Rainbow Dash: *groans* Is it finally done?

Rainbow Dash looks towards the oven to see that it wasn't done at all. . .

It was burnt.

Rainbow Dash got shocked as she immediately rushed over to open the oven and tried to grab the pan that was inside with her bare hooves.

Rainbow Dash: OW!

Rainbow Dash jerked back from the overheating pan and blew on her hooves to cool them down from nearly being burnt as well. She looks back at the overheating pastry that she was making and get's super worried as she flies off and grabs some oven mittens to then take it out and placed it on the counter. She then uses her wings to blow out the smoke that was flowing through her home and she glares at her ruined dessert.

Rainbow Dash: Dang it! The one thing that I had prepared to give to (Y/N)! And it just so happens to be a burnt chocolate soufflé!

With 5 mares having ruined chocolate products, they were all not amused and as if fate happened, they all were saying the exact same sentence.

Rainbow Dash: That's it. . .

Twilight Sparkle: No. . .

Pinkie Pie: More. . .

Applejack: Playing. . .

Rarity: Around!

Mane 5: I've got to get chocolate to (Y/N)! He's the one meant for me!

There was only one candidate left for who had chocolate to give to (Y/N), and it was Fluttershy. Speaking of the timid Pegasus, she was still in her cottage and she had already made her chocolate which was made in a bunny-like figure holding a heart.

She was right now trying to make a Hearts and Hooves Day card for (Y/N) to have along with her chocolate.

Fluttershy: I really hope nopony else has finished before I have. I really want this to be special for (Y/N).

Fluttershy's bird friends then chirp something to her as she giggles from what they said.

Fluttershy: Do you really think he'll love this?

The birds give happy chirps in response to that as Fluttershy smiles.

Fluttershy: Great, now I just have to take this and-

Fluttershy stops in her tracks and drops the card that she was holding when she sees that the chocolate bunny that was on her counter was instantly gone.

Fluttershy: Oh my goodness! Where is it?! Where is it?!

Fluttershy looks all over the area to see where the chocolate bunny that she had went and was worried until she heard someone outside laughing.

Fluttershy looked out of the window and gasps to see Rainbow Dash holding the chocolate on her.

Rainbow Dash: Sorry Fluttershy, it's every mare for themselves now!

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Fluttershy watches in shock as Rainbow Dash flies off fast with her chocolate and instantly gives chase after her.

Fluttershy: Rainbow Dash! That one was mine!

Rainbow Dash: Sorry Fluttershy, but it just isn't going to be your day today!

Rainbow Dash rushes off in a blur faster than Fluttershy as she looks back and laughs that she isn't able to even catch up with her.

Rainbow Dash: All right, (Y/N) your mine today!

However, Rainbow Dash suddenly rams flat into what looks like nothing, but it was apparently a random tree that was made invisible.

The pony responsible for that was Twilight as she was the one who made the spell and emerges from behind the tree with a smirk.

Twilight Sparkle: I'll take THAT.

She levitates the chocolate bunny out of Rainbow's hooves and runs off with it.

Twilight Sparkle: This is my chance! I've got it and no I have to make it to (Y/N)'s house.

A few meters away, Angel was sitting beside a tree that was right beside the road that Twilight was running on. He was tapping his foot impatiently until he hears someone galloping and he turns his head to find Twilight coming down the road at a fast pace.

However, it looks like Angel was prepared for something like this as he looks down to what looks to be a small vine and he instantly pulls on it as hard as he can in order to make the vine a tripwire as it was connected to the tree across the road from it.

Twilight wasn't prepared for that as she fell for the trap and trip over the vine which sends the chocolate bunny flying.

Time slowed down for a second as it was in mid-air for a second before it landed in a certain shy Pegasus' hooves as she caught it while flying in the air.

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Fluttershy: Twilight, I am so sorry!

Fluttershy then quickly leaves so that she can get to (Y/N) first and both Twilight and Rainbow Dash lay pursuit of her to decrease her chances.

Fluttershy was flying as fast as she could so that the other mares couldn't catch up with her as soon as possible when she got to Ponyville.

However, as Fluttershy was flying in a rush, a lasso comes out of nowhere and pulls the chocolate bunny out of Fluttershy's hooves which startles her.

???: Yoink!

The pony responsible for that was Applejack as she instantly carried the chocolate with one of her hooves while still galloping towards Ponyville so that she can reach (Y/N)'s house first.

Fluttershy and the other lay chase for her and Applejack sees this so she throws some of the cotton candy apples that Pinkie gave her back at the them to try and slow them down.

Both Fluttershy and Twilight were able to dodge her attempts, but one landed in Rainbow Dash's face which immobilizes her for a second before she was able to get it off her face and fly to pursue Applejack once again.

Applejack thought she had the lead with the pace she was making with slowing down her friends, but a light-gray hoof tosses some marbles on the ground which Applejack wasn't prepared for at all and she was losing her balance.

Applejack: Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

Applejack falls to the ground letting the chocolate bunny fall out of her hooves and let it roll a little on the ground before Rarity levitates it up with delight.

Rarity: MINE to give!

Rarity runs for it as Applejack recovered from her fall and chased after her along with the rest of the mares.

As Rarity was taking the lead with the chocolate and the others chasing her, a pink party mare emerges from a bush and sees the chase ahead of her. Pinkie pulls out her party cannon as she rolls it in the middle of the road and aims to shoot it ahead where Rarity was running off to.

Pinkie hops inside of the party cannon and shoots herself upwards towards the other mares.

Pinkie Pie: Wheeee!

As Pinkie got shot into the air, her trajectory was on point as she dives down to where Rarity was going to run to and catches the chocolate that Rarity was levitating and rolls on the ground for a little bit like a hedgehog before returning back to her normal and she skips happily ahead of the rest of the Mane 6 while tossing the chocolate up and down.

Pinkie Pie: I got it! I got it! I got it! I got it! I got it!

However, Pinkie wasn't watching what she was doing as Rarity tackles her to the ground which causes Pinkie to not catch the next time that she tossed it into the air.

Pinkie Pie: Hey!

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The chocolate then lands in the middle of the ground and each one of the Mane 6 surround it and walk around it glaring at each other like predators competing for a piece of food.

As nopony moved a muscle towards the chocolate or even used any magic, they were anticipating to see who would get the chocolate first and run off with it.

Pinkie Pie: That chocolate was mine!

Rainbow Dash: Yours?! Oh no, I don't think so Pinkie Pie!

Twilight Sparkle: It's anypony's game now!

Applejack: The pony who will win that game is gonna be me!

Rarity: On the contrary darling, I'll be the one to deliver it! Thank you very much!

Fluttershy: I was the one who made it! I should the one who'll take it!

Twilight Sparkle: We'll see about that, Fluttershy!

A loose leaf then falls off of a tree and as soon as everypony saw it hit the ground, they all dived in towards the chocolate and got into a scuffle around the area in a smoke type barrage while speaking gibberish.

What they didn't notice was that during their fight, the chocolate jumped out and landed ahead of them in the distance. Soon enough, the mares stopped fighting and they were seen either pulling each others mane or tails, or doing wrestling type pins.

They then noticed that the chocolate wasn't in the rough and tumble and they all looked around to try and find it.

Pinkie Pie: Where is it?! Where did it go?!

Eventually, Fluttershy spots the ahead of them and points to it.

Fluttershy: There!

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Applejack reacted fast from that and instantly reacts by instantly running towards the chocolate immediately and scoops it up.

Applejack: Thanks, Fluttershy. I owe ya.

Fluttershy facehoofs embarrassed from that.

Fluttershy: Oh, Fluttershy you loudmouth.

The chase began once again as they were all in the town of Ponyville at this point as ponies all around were watching them chase each other across the town.

Rainbow Dash then kicks herself off a house and was flying as fast as a rocket towards Applejack.

Rainbow Dash: THAT CHOCOLATE IS MINE!!!

Applejack heard that loud yell as Rainbow Dash instantly tackles her down hard which sends both of them tumbling at a high speed and they both crashed into a wooden cart.

The chocolate flew up into the air and someone who was not the Mane 6 caught it as it was Spike who looked at it confused.

(Skip to 2:54)

Twilight Sparkle: Spike! Over here!

Spike sees Twilight ahead of her waving her hooves so that she could catch it and he instantly throws the chocolate to Twilight like an American football and she caught it and immediately took off.

The other mares weren't giving up yet as give chase yet again. Pinkie pulls a cupcake out of her mane and throws it at Twilight which knocks her to the ground and Pinkie catches the chocolate.

The Mane 6 were nearly towards (Y/N)'s house as they could see it in the distance.

Fluttershy who was flying after Pinkie had Angel come from her head and he lands on Pinkie's head and pokes her in the eyes to then take the chocolate and throw it to Fluttershy in the air, but just as she was about to catch it, Rarity intercepts her and gains some distance not before Applejack hops on her back hard and dives to catch the chocolate.

Applejack thought that she was about to win, but she tripped over a harness connected to a wheelbarrow which sends the chocolate flying high up into the air from that.

The Mane 6 all gasp and look to see that it was in the air and just a couple of hundred of meters away from (Y/N)'s house.

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The Mane 6 all looked at each other and glared before they charge after it. Time then slowed down as it was just near the finish line of who get's to be (Y/N)'s girlfriend. As the chocolate landed towards the ground, Twilight was the first to catch it not before Rarity pulled on her tail to stop her, then Pinkie hopped on her head to catch it herself, but Applejack pushed her aside to reach out and have it land in her hooves. Rainbow Dash then pulled her hat down over her eyes to then see if she could catch it, however at last Fluttershy shoved her back and dived back so she could catch it herself.

The Mane 6 got into one last scuffle of a fight before they all landed on the ground and rolled up right in front of (Y/N)'s door.

(End Music Here)

They all ended up badly scuffed with minor injuries while laying flat on the ground along with their faces planted into the ground. The chocolate that they were trying to catch then finally lands on the ground, but breaks to pieces. They all weakly raised their hooves up.

Mane 6: *muffled* I. . . win. . .

With that being said, the door to (Y/N)'s house opened as he sees all of the mares lying on the ground exhausted from what they all have been through. He's confused by this at first, but smiles as he walks up to each of them.

(Y/N): Hey there, girls.

The Mane 6 each raise their heads to see (Y/N) and they went wide-eyed upon seeing him and instantly stood up in front of him with blushes on their faces.

Mane 6: H-Hi. . . (Y/N).

(Y/N): You all must've been super busy if you all came up to me looking like this.

The mares got shocked from that they each started talking over each other about the reason why they were all like this. It went on for a minute before (Y/N) just sighs and raises his hoof to stop them from talking which they saw and everypony, but Pinkie once again stopped talking.

Pinkie Pie: I'm yelling reasons for being here! Oh. . . we're done.

(Y/N): How about we just say that the reason doesn't matter? You girls actually came just in time as I've made something that shows how much I care about you girls.

(Y/N) runs back inside of his house right quick as the Mane 6 looked at each other with concerned looks on what he was talking about.

(Y/N) then comes back out of his home and the Mane 6 see him levitating something that they didn't expect to see at all. . .

It was six figures of chocolate that looked to be for each one of them. One was a chocolate book, another was a chocolate apple, one was a chocolate jewel, another was a chocolate butterfly, one was in the shape of a lightning bolt, and finally, the last one was in the shape of a balloon.

Twilight Sparkle: Are. . . Are those for us?

(Y/N): Yep, I spent all morning making them. I had to get up early in the morning since you wouldn't know how long the line was went I was went over to Sugarcube Corner. Luckily, I got all of the ingredients in time to make these chocolates for you girls. I care about each one of you with my life as I can't ask for any better friends than you girls.

The Mane 6 blush from that with embarrassed smiles as (Y/N) goes up to each of them one by one starting with Twilight.

(Y/N): Twilight, you're very smart, studious, and knowledgeable when it comes to magic. If I could come up with a word that describes you, it would be adorkable.

Twilight blushes red and get's a very embarrassed grin from that as (Y/N) gives her a chocolate book that she'll be able to eat later. He then walks to Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash, I've always loved your competitive attitude. You always try and win even when the odds are against you. You're even the most loyal of any pony that I can think of.

Rainbow Dash blushes red and nervously laughs as (Y/N) gives her a chocolate lightning bolt. (Y/N) then walks up to Applejack.

(Y/N): Applejack, you're strong, hard-working, and a fruit that I find to be something I think about all of the time. I could trust you for just about anything.

Applejack blushes, smiles, and tips her hat down to hide her embarrassed face as (Y/N) gives her a chocolate apple. He then walks to Rarity.

(Y/N): Rarity, you're beautiful, poised, sophisticated, and I could call you rare or maybe even super rare, since you're like a rare gem to me.

Rarity giggles and blushes and (Y/N) gives her a chocolate jewel. He then walks up to Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, I find you cute just being yourself. You're super kind to not only animals, but anypony out there. And even though you struggle with ponies socially, you're soft and cute little voice can just make me smile.

Fluttershy was blushing tomato red from that she instantly hides behind her mane to hide her blushing face. (Y/N) gives her a chocolate butterfly which she accepts. Finally, (Y/N) walks over to the last mare, Pinkie Pie.

(Y/N): And Pinkie, don't ever change at all. You can bring a smile to my face any day, let it be a tight hug, a party, or other. You're bubbly and hyperactive personality can just make me laugh any day.

Pinkie let's out a grin with a squee while blushing a little as (Y/N) gives her a chocolate balloon.

(Y/N): Happy Hearts and Hooves Day, girls. I hope you like the chocolate that I made. Oh, and before I forget, I wanted to sing you girls this song that I was thinking of. Just to show how much I care about all of you.

The Mane 6 grew very curious from that as they all sat down and a light shone over (Y/N) as he began to sing.

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(Y/N): Here I stand, right before you

Feeling like a million words

And there you are, right before me

And not a sound can be heard

And I think to myself what am I trying to see

Am I going out of my mind?

When something's so right, but you can barely see it

Open, close every door

Is it you? Is it me?

Is it everything we've meant to be

Is it here, Is it now

That only we can feel somehow

Is it you. . . oh. . . Is it you. . .

And we take, every moment

Trying to feel who is who

And there you are, right before me

Stuck inside of what to do

And I think to myself, are we trying to love

When love shouldn't be trying at all

When something's so right but you can barely see it

Open close every door.

Is it you? Is it me?

Is it everything we've meant to be

Is it here, Is it now

That only we can feel somehow

Is it you. . . oh. . . Is it you. . .

I'm hanging on to every word, to every word you say

And it's taking me over, over and over

And then it starts over again

Is it you? Is it me?

Is it heaven and we're meant to be

Is it here, Is it now

That only we can feel somehow

Is it you? Is it me?

Is it everything we've meant to be

Is it here, Is it now

That only we can feel somehow

Is it you. . . oh. . . Is it you. . .

Once (Y/N) was done with his song, the Mane 6 all applaud from that with a little bit of blushes on their faces.

Rarity: That was very sweet of you, darling.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah. . . I guess I liked it.

Twilight Sparkle: We're very thankful for what you gave us today (Y/N). We'll definitely remember this.

(Y/N): Thanks Twilight. Thanks girls. Hey, sorry that I have to leave, but I have to get on my way to Canterlot. I have chocolates that I want to give to the royal sisters as well.

The Mane 6 were surprised by that as (Y/N) walks ahead to be on his way. The six kept staring at (Y/N) until they had no vision of him anymore and not long after that, they all sigh dreamily and had hearts in their eyes that were about (Y/N).

Applejack: Well, I'll be. . . To think that the gift taker, was the gift giver all this time.

Fluttershy: (Y/N)'s very kind and brave. He makes me blush and my heart beat every time I see him.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, and super duper handsome on top of all that!

The Mane 6 then all looked at each other once more with guilty looks on their faces.

Rainbow Dash: I guess we were all a bit over competitive huh?

Applejack: Yeah, ah agree with Rainbow Dash. Speaking of which, sorry ah was talking down to y'all earlier.

Rarity: Mm-hmm. I'm sorry as well. I shouldn't have made this entire situation about myself all of this time.

Pinkie Pie: Me too! Also, Fluttershy you heard him. He really does love your personality.

Fluttershy: I think he really likes yours as well.

Both of them giggle from that.

Twilight Sparkle: Well girls, while this Hearts and Hooves Day wasn't like what we planned it to be. At least in the end we can really say that (Y/N) does truly see us as the most wonderful and best friends that he's ever had in his life.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! And also I loved the little game we had today!

Rainbow Dash: *laughs* I agree with Pinks. That was probably one of most heated competitions besides flying that I've ever done.

Rarity: It was kind of uncouth, but. . . fun.

???: Really, you guys found it fun?!

The Mane 6 then turned to who said that as it was the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes. . . we did.

Apple Bloom: So who won? Who's (Y/N)'s girlfriend?

The Mane 6 all look at each other with raised eyebrows before they all just nod.

Applejack: Nopony.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Huh?!

Fluttershy: Let's just say that we all lost.

Pinkie Pie: You should've come sooner! (Y/N), actually had chocolates for all of us all along!

Scootaloo: He did?

Sweetie Belle: That's. . . surprising.

Twilight Sparkle: And while this big and reckless competition that you gave us was a little too competitive. I say we all learned a valuable lesson of friendship because of this.

Rainbow Dash: Just because you and your friends like the same guy as somepony else. . .

Applejack: . . .doesn't mean that you should fight over him like he's your plaything. It's more up to him and not us of who he get's to hang out with.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders were confused from that as they decided to ask the mares another question.

Scootaloo: But aren't you all still crazy for (Y/N)?

Apple Bloom: Yeah, don't y'all have some feelings for him or something.

Sweetie Belle: We did see you all chasing each other. You were all acting pretty desaprate.

The Mane 6 look at the fillies and then to each other confused before going wide-eyed at realizing what they meant and they were right.

They all were in love with (Y/N).

Fluttershy: I. . . guess you could say that I don't just like (Y/N).

Rarity: Neither do I darling. He's too captivating for me to just be liked by me.

Applejack: Well, I do get embarrassed sometimes around him.

Pinkie Pie: I. . . do hug him almost every time I see him.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, maybe I do think about him way too much.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, it's all coming together. . . we don't just like (Y/N). . .

Mane 6: We love (Y/N)!

Applejack: I know we all now know this y'all, but what about (Y/N). . .? Does he share the same exact feelings that we do for him?

Twilight Sparkle: Great question, Applejack. I guess we'll have to find out soon enough. But for now everypony, let's just go home. We've all had a wacky, but fun Hearts and Hooves Day today.

The Mane 6 and the Cutie Mark Crusaders all nod from that as they all travel home together.

In the Canterlot royal palace, a royal servant let's (Y/N) into the throne room as he walks up to both of the princesses. Both were very happy to see him.

(Y/N): Celestia. Luna. Happy Hearts and Hooves Day.

Princess Celestia: Thank you, (Y/N). Likewise, what brings you here?

(Y/N): I came to give you two these.

(Y/N) pulls out two more chocolates that he had with was one with a sun shape on it and another with a moon shape on it. Both of the princesses were surprised by this.

Princess Luna: Oh my, is that chocolate?

(Y/N): Yes, I made them for both of you. I really like that you are very calm collected and very wise Celestia. You shine my sun everyday. And Luna, if it were true, I would want you to be in my dreams everyday at night. You're like a shining star.

Both of the princesses got very huge blushes from that as they took their respective gifts that (Y/N) brought for them.

Princess Celestia: (Y/N). . . this is. . . thank you. I don't believe we had anypony give us something like this on Hearts and Hooves Day.

Princess Luna: And this is my very first Hearts and Hooves Day in centuries. I never thought it could be so. . . lovely.

(Y/N): You're welcome you two. I care about both of you very much. It's only right that I do something like this for you.

Both of the royal sisters giggle from that, before (Y/N) was just about to leave.

(Y/N): Well, sorry to leave so abruptly, but I've got a town to get back to that needs me.

Princess Celestia: No worries at all, (Y/N). Just seeing you here right now is enough to bring smile to our faces.

Princess Luna nods in agreement. (Y/N) smiles as he waves goodbye to both of the royal sisters and they return the wave. After they see (Y/N) leave, both of the princesses let out dreamy sighs.

Princess Celestia: (What is this feeling? (Y/N) just so. . . kind and handsome that he just makes my heart beat fast.)

Princess Luna: (My. . . he's such a wonderful stallion. He even knows his way with words to mares. I don't whether I'm more entranced or more in love.)

Chapter 12 End.

(A/N): I'll be honest, this was longer than I originally planned. But here you guys go. Fun fact: In Japan, there's a tradition on Valentines Day where women give chocolate to men. And the opposite is on White Day where the men give gifts to women. I honestly got this idea from watching a lot of anime and playing a lot of Persona 5. So, I hoped you enjoyed this chapter everyone and I'll see you in the next one.

Chapter 13: A Hoof in Time

It was the late afternoon in Ponyville as it started to get kind of windy outside and (Y/N) was just out walking around town minding his own business and whistling. However, that was interrupted when he heard some sounds of distress.

(Y/N): Huh? That sounds like. . . crying?

The said crying voices got louder and louder as they (Y/N) turns around to see two mares in tears and it was both Pinkie Pie and Rarity. They both were running towards him and (Y/N) was surprised to see them crying, as they both hug him.

(Y/N): Rarity. Pinkie. What's the matter?

Pinkie Pie: F-Fluttershy. S-She's the matter.

(Y/N): Huh? How so? Is she in trouble?

Rarity: B-Bigger than trouble. Fluttershy. . . she's become a. . . a. . .

Pinkie Pie: A bully!

(Y/N) went wide-eyed by this and stood back from the two mares very confused from that.

(Y/N): Fluttershy? How could she be a bully? She's the kindest girl that we both know.

Both Rarity and Pinkie Pie wipe their tears away as they both began to speak up normally.

Rarity: Well darling, Fluttershy was a first what you would call, a doormat.

(Y/N) nods his head to tell them that he's listening.

Pinkie Pie: We showed her our techniques on how to be more assertive towards ponies and it didn't turn out so well.

Rarity: We saw how disappointed she was at being a pushover and didn't know what else to do.

(Y/N): I see. So how did it end up in Fluttershy becoming a bully?

Pinkie Pie: She came back to us at Sugarcube Corner and we thought at first that she was just tired of being a doormat and finally started to be assertive. . . but we thought wrong.

(Y/N): What did she do at that time?

Rarity: We saw her giving this scathing grimace at a customer and she did indeed listen to her demanding attitude. And it had the effect on all of the other customers as well.

Pinkie Pie: And after that. . . that was when it started.

Rarity: After Pinkie gave a little laugh at a joke she made, Fluttershy knocked some punch over her and drenching her mane.

(Y/N) then put on a shocked look that Fluttershy of all ponies actually did that to one of her best friends.

(Y/N): Now that's not normal at all.

Rarity: We thought the same thing. So we decided to go and confront her about it at her cottage and well. . .

Both Pinkie and Rarity looked at each other with sad looks before facing (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Things turned out super duper bad!

Rarity: I concur with that term. She started to belittle us and even insult our well-beings.

(Y/N): What did she say?

Both Rarity and Pinkie Pie whispered some stuff in (Y/N)'s ears and after they were finished, (Y/N) was very surprised on how mean she was.

(Y/N): Okay, where and how did this all of this happen? We got to stop Fluttershy before she becomes a bigger bully than she is now.

Pinkie Pie: She told us that she got her assertiveness training from some kind of professional.

(Y/N) got a concerned look from that.

(Y/N): And who exactly is this "professional."

Rarity: If I recall, I believe his name was. . . Iron Will?

(Y/N) then went wide-eyed from that in shock before getting a very serious look.

(Y/N): Take me to Fluttershy. . . NOW!

At Fluttershy's cottage, her doors and windows were all boarded up. The various animal shelters have been sealed off as well, the sky is now a gloomy dark gray, and a bitter wind blows through the area, having already stripped the trees bare. One birdhouse falls from its branch as a wolf howls plaintively and Pinkie, (Y/N), and Rarity venture up.

Once all three of them were right in front of the door, Rarity knocks on it.

Rarity: Fluttershy, are you in there?

Pinkie Pie: It's Pinkie Pie and Rarity! We brought (Y/N) along with us here too!

Fluttershy from inside of her house speaks up to them.

Fluttershy: You did?! (Y/N)! Please, go away! I've turned myself into a monster! I'm Nasty Fluttershy!

(Y/N): Fluttershy, I know you didn't mean anything you said to our friends and I wanted to talk to you face to face about that.

Fluttershy: I can't let you talk to me, (Y/N)! They told you everything didn't they? As long as I'm locked here away in my house, my mean mouth won't say anything to make you weep!

(Y/N): *sighs* Well, looks like I have no choice then.

(Y/N) then glows his horn and he then makes his entire body glow before he simply just walks through the boarded door like it was simply nothing. He used an intangibility spell to make himself like a ghost.

As soon as he walked inside, (Y/N) stopped glowing his horn to make himself return to normal and he looks to see Fluttershy sitting and tied up to a chair all alone. He walks around the chair so that he can try and see Fluttershy's face, but she had her head down solemnly.

(Y/N): Fluttershy. . .

Fluttershy: Please (Y/N), I don't want to be any worse than what I've already become. The moment I look at you, I'll probably say something that I'll regret.

(Y/N): No you won't. Fluttershy, I know you didn't mean anything you said or did to anypony. You just got the wrong kind of guidance.

Fluttershy: But ever since I was tired of being a doormat like our friends said, I've done nothing but just be straight up mean to everypony.

(Y/N): And again, that wasn't your fault. And I know that. Fluttershy, I know sometimes ponies may push you around cause they think you're weak and easy to manipulate, but there's is nothing wrong at all at showing a little discipline. What you did however was different.

Fluttershy: I know. . . I'm a monster aren't I?

(Y/N) then uses his magic to untie the rope that was holding Fluttershy in the chair and walks up to her.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, I want you to just look me in the eyes and try and tell if I think about you that way at all.

Fluttershy: . . .O-Okay.

Fluttershy reluctantly and slowly raises her head to then look at (Y/N) in the eyes and all (Y/N) does is simply just smile at her.

It took a minute, but Fluttershy returns the smile just a little bit at (Y/N).

(Y/N): Do you think that I see you as a monster at all, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy stares into (Y/N) eyes just a little bit more before answering.

Fluttershy: No, I don't think so.

(Y/N): That's exactly what I thought. Fluttershy, that stupid minotaur gave you some vague advice. Being assertive doesn't mean pushing the ones harder that are pushing you around. You just have to stand up for yourself and tell them that you mean it.

Fluttershy: (Y/N), I-I'm not sure I can. I'm too far gone. Whenever I try to assert myself, I become a monster.

(Y/N): No, you don't!

(Y/N) said that sternly which made Fluttershy flinch a little, but he then smiles at her once again.

(Y/N): See? Like that.

Fluttershy was surprised by that for a few seconds, but then smiles back.

Fluttershy: Wow. That wasn't even you being angry at me and I still got the shivers from that.

(Y/N): That's my point. When you say something to someone that's trying to push you around, you say it like you mean it.

Fluttershy: Are you sure that I can do it, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I'm definitely sure. No insults. No horseplay. None of that. Just try it on me.

Fluttershy gulps from that as she didn't want to take it too far as she did the other times, but (Y/N) said that he knows that Fluttershy isn't a monster so she's going to at least try. She takes a deep breathe in and then tries to use her own assertiveness on (Y/N).

Fluttershy: No.

(Y/N): Great, now try-

However, Fluttershy was prepared for if (Y/N) was going to talk again as she interrupted, but in a way that both calm and assertive.

Fluttershy: No. That's enough, (Y/N). I think I've got it.

(Y/N) puts on a surprised look from that as it got Fluttershy slightly worried. However, he just smiles and claps his hooves which made Fluttershy sigh in relief.

(Y/N): That was perfect, Fluttershy. You do indeed have got it.

Fluttershy blushes a little from that before a thought came to her mind and she get's a concerned look.

Fluttershy: (Y/N)? Iron Will said that his assertive techniques were going to be one hundred percent satisfaction, but. . . I'm not satisfied at all.

(Y/N): Well, neither am I. Fluttershy, this is just one of Iron Will's "get rich quick" schemes. I'll admit, he not a complete dolt about it, but he should know that there are many alternatives to assertiveness. He just tries WAY too hard in order to try and inspire ponies.

Fluttershy: Well, what should I do, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Do what I've just told you. Tell him that you're not one hundred percent satisfied with his service at all and tell him like you mean it.

Fluttershy nods at that.

(Y/N): Remember, no insults and no horseplay at all. Just be simple, yet upholding.

Speaking of the said minotaur that they were talking about, his voice could be heard outside of the cottage as he ripped off the boards that were on her front door.

Iron Will: Your payment is overdue, Fluttershy!

He then knocks on Fluttershy's door and both Fluttershy and (Y/N) look at each other before nodding to go and face Iron Will.

When they both open the door, they are met with a minotaur with black eyes with yellow sclera, a grayish cobalt blue coat on the upper body and a dark grayish cobalt blue coat on the lower body. His mane and tail at the tip was dark cobalt blue.

Iron Will: You were nothing but a doormat, and Iron Will turned you into a lean, mean, assertive machine!

Iron Will strikes some poses while he was saying that which made (Y/N) rolls his eyes annoyed of him showing off.

Iron Will: Now, pay Iron Will what you owe Iron Will!

Fluttershy and (Y/N) looked at each other before Fluttershy answers him.

Fluttershy: Um, no.

Pinkie and Rarity are so completely shocked by this declaration that the former topples over on her side, as if petrified from mane to tail.

Iron Will: What did you say?

(Y/N): You heard her pal, she said no.

Iron Will: Iron Will didn't ask you. . .

Iron Will picks (Y/N) up by the horn and moves him to the side so that he can only be face to face with Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Hey!

Iron Will: Iron Will asked Fluttershy, "what did you say?"

Fluttershy: No.

Iron Will: Ohhh, I'd hate to be you right now, because Iron Will is gonna to rain down a world of hurt unless Iron Will gets his money PRONTO!

After Iron Will let's out a bellowing yell at that last sentence, Fluttershy glares at him and walks right past him.

Fluttershy: As I recall, during your workshop you promised one hundred percent satisfaction guaranteed, or you pay nothing. Well, I'm not satisfied.

Iron Will was shocked by that.

Iron Will: What do you mean you're not satisfied?! Everypony has always been satisfied!

Fluttershy: Well, I guess I'm the first then. But since I'm not satisfied, I refuse to pay. It's as simple as that.

Neither Rarity or Pinkie Pie can find her power of speech, and Rarity has to close Pinkie's mouth to keep her jaw from scraping the ground and (Y/N) simply stares at the conversation with a smirk. Iron Will, meanwhile, stares incredulously at Fluttershy as his goat partners peek out over his shoulders. He then get's into a quick huddle with the two of them before straightening up with a resigned grunt.

Iron Will: Ohh, are you. . . sure you're not just a little bit satisfied? B-because maybe. . . we could cut a deal. I-I mean we're both reasonable creatures, aren't we?

(Y/N): Oh, please quit trying to sound desperate. It's not going to happen.

Iron Will then eyes (Y/N) once more and goes wide eyed from looking at him.

Iron Will: Wait a minute, I thought I recognized you. You're that alicorn guy in this town right?

(Y/N): Yes I am. And question, what makes you think you're qualified to be giving advice like this?

Iron Will: What's that supposed to mean?

(Y/N): Remember that firework demonstration that you put on not too long ago which involved you selling some dangerous explosives?

Iron Will goes wide-eyed from that and get's a sheepish smile.

Iron Will: Well. . . the stallion wasn't bald forever wasn't he? *chuckles nervously*

(Y/N) just stares at him with an unconvinced look in silence while both Pinkie and Rarity who were listening glares at him.

Iron Will realized that (Y/N) is making him look bad so he turns his attention back to Fluttershy.

Iron Will: Come on, Fluttershy. I'll cut you a deal for just 3 bits, eh?

Fluttershy: I'm sorry, but no means no.

Iron Will: No means no, huh?

Iron Will then hops on one of his goat partners' back as he carries him away.

Iron Will: Nopony's ever said that to me before. Huh. . . I gotta remember that one. That's a good catchphrase for my next workshop.

(Y/N): (*sighs* I have a feeling he's going to try to too hard again. I kind of feel bad for him.)

Pinkie and Rarity then gallop up to Fluttershy to then hug her out of amazement.

Pinkie Pie: You were amazing, Fluttershy! You totally stood up to that monster!

Rarity: In fact, you didn't change at all! You were the same old Fluttershy that we've always loved!

Pinkie Pie: The one we missed!

(Y/N) then walks up to Fluttershy with a smile on his face.

(Y/N): I'm proud of you, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Th-Thank you (Y/N). Don't worry, old Fluttershy's back for good. I'm sorry I took the whole assertiveness thing too far girls. Friends?

Pinkie Pie and Rarity: Friends.

Everypony let's out some laughs at that as they all joined in for a group hug.

The very next morning, (Y/N) decided to go to the Golden Oak Library to chat with Twilight for a little bit whether she needed some help or just wanted to hang out for a little while. When he walks inside, he sees Twilight over at a desk hunched over with books scattered all over the place which made him sigh internally.

(Y/N): (*sighs* Typical. Twilight's makes or does an assignment that's to ensure an organized perfection every time. . . and yet nothing's ever one hundred percent perfect.)

(Y/N) then walks over beside Twilight to see her hard at work as she had fatigued bags under her eyes which meant that she was up late. She was working with quill, paper, and magic to jot down some notes he then decides to get her attention.

(Y/N): Twilight?

Just the sound of his voice was enough to startle Twilight as she jumps back at little surprised and almost fell on her back, but not before (Y/N) caught her with his left hoof behind her back. Twilight breathes a little before regaining her composure and looking at (Y/N).

(Y/N): Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: I-It's fine, (Y/N). It was an accident.

Both of them smile at each other for a brief moment, but not before they saw the position that they were in.

If other ponies could see both of them, (Y/N) had tipped Twilight backwards in like a dance fashion. They both blushed before (Y/N) makes both of them stand upright on all four hooves and they both chuckle nervously.

(Y/N): So. . . whatcha doin'?

Twilight Sparkle: Trying to figure out how I can keep my schedule in order for next month.

Twilight walks back to her desk to continue to write down some notes as (Y/N) watches her.

(Y/N): Let me guess, you fell behind and forgot to make another schedule, didn't you?

Twilight Sparkle: How did you know?

(Y/N): You're talking to the same guy who's hung out with a smartest girl in Ponyville for about. . . I don't know hundreds of times.

Twilight Sparkle: Actually, I also keep track of that as well.

(Y/N) was surprised by that.

(Y/N): You keep track of all of times we've hung out together.

Twilight Sparkle: Yep, we've hung out together 342 times.

(Y/N) went wide-eyed from that on how accurate that was.

(Y/N): . . .I've got no words to that.

Twilight Sparkle: Well and I suppose we're hanging out right now so, 343 times.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that with a smirk on his face at how over organized Twilight gets.

Twilight Sparkle: By the way, speaking of the schedules, I just finished planning my schedule for the month, but I forgot to leave time to plan for next month! There's no time in my schedule to put together another schedule! I could move my meeting with the Ponyville Hay Board to the following Tuesday, but then I have to reschedule my lunch with Pinkie Pie, and you know what a nightmare she is with scheduling. This is an absolute disaster. My whole year could be thrown off!

Twilight then starts to panic and (Y/N) pats her on the back to try and calm her down.

(Y/N): Okay, breathe Twilight, breathe.

Twilight calms down from that, but only for a little bit as she get's an idea and zooms back to writing on her desk.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, my gosh, I think I did it! If I can find a way to read "The Art of Invisibility Spells" and "Thornhoof's Brief History of Canterlot" at the same time, that could leave me a half-hour scheduling window!

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at that.

(Y/N): Unless you have four eyes, that seems impossible.

Suddenly, the wind inside of the room picks up and sparks of magic were raining over in the middle of the room which got both (Y/N) and Twilight's attention instantly. A ball of white magic then forms as it glows brightly causing (Y/N) and Twilight to shield her eyes.

Twilight Sparkle: What's going on?

(Y/N): I have a very bad feeling about this!

The apparition grows to fill nearly half the floor, shrinks to a single point, and then bursts to fill the room with blinding radiance. Once the glare subsides enough for Twilight and (Y/N) to lower their forelegs, she finds the last of the energy receding into itself. Now, lying among the freshly tumbled books and papers, is a unicorn whose coat, mane, and tail are colored identically to Twilight's and an alicorn whose coat, mane, and tail were also identical to (Y/N)'s. Sparks crackle over the collapsed forms, and the Twilight's was in a badly torn, dark gray bodysuit that covers everything but the head and tail while (Y/N)'s bodysuit was normal. The Twilight's mane was cut very short and she had a white headband wrapped around her head, a scar on her left cheek, and she had an eyepatch on her right eye.

The (Y/N) was also different as he had some aviator goggles on and his mane was a little spiky similar to a mohawk.

Both the present (Y/N) and Twilight were shocked to see alternate versions of themselves. They're future selves stand up straight and shake their heads clear before facing the present (Y/N) and Twilight with serious looks.

(Y/N): T-That's not. . . I can't. . . how could. . .? That's us!

Future (Y/N): Correction, we're both you.

Future Twilight Sparkle: Twilight, (Y/N), you've got to listen to us!

Twilight Sparkle: Who are you? I mean, you're me, but I'm me too.

Future (Y/N): Yeah, that's what I just said!

Twilight Sparkle: And there's two of (Y/N) too?! How can there be two of us? It's not scientifically possible. You two are not scientifically possible!

Future Twilight Sparkle: Twilight, please! We have a very important message for you two from the future!

Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N): The future?!

(Y/N): Hold on! Hold on! How long in the future? We both still look like the same age?

Future (Y/N): Long explanation short, it happening SOON!

(Y/N) then notices a stench and takes a whiff at his future self and notices that he does not smell well and covers his nose.

(Y/N): Wow, and I stink in the future. . . literally!

Future (Y/N): *sarcastically* Thanks! It's a gift!

Twilight Sparkle: What happened to you two? The future must be awful.

Future Twilight Sparkle: Please, everyone stop! (Y/N) and I don't have much time!

Twilight Sparkle: Is there some sort of epic pony war in the distant future or something?

A thought then came to Twilight's mind as she gasped and she rushes up to her future self starry eyed.

Twilight Sparkle: *quietly* Did (Y/N) and I ever get together?!

Future Twilight Sparkle: Actually, we're from next Tuesday morning!

The present Twilight then grumbles in disappointment from that.

Future (Y/N): There's something that we need to tell both of you. It's vital that-

Present (Y/N) however interrupts him.

(Y/N): Hold on, I know time works very fishy as we know that there are different worlds, but how is this possible?

Future (Y/N): Time travel is possible like a certain doctor in a giant blue telephone box, (Y/N)! We found the spell in the Canterlot Archives! Now you have to listen to-

Twilight then rushes up to Future (Y/N) intrigued.

Twilight Sparkle: Really? Where? I've never seen them.

Future Twilight Sparkle: Twilight! They're in the Star Swirl the Bearded wing. Now, you have to listen to-

Twilight Sparkle: Is time travel fun, or does it hurt?

(Y/N): We honestly want an explanation on all of-

Both of the future ponies then cover their present selves mouths with their hooves and began to speak.

Future Twilight Sparkle: We have something extremely important to tell you about the future!

The white energy begins to envelop them again, and as they both get bigger their voices gradually drown out.

Future (Y/N): Listen to us now! We only have a few seconds left! Whatever you two do don't-

Before they can finish the warning, both of the future ponies vanishes with one last flash, leaving only a charred spot on the wooden floor of the library.

Twilight Sparkle: Future Twilight? Future (Y/N)?

(Y/N): They were warn us about something! And we wasted our time asking them questions!

(Y/N) facehoofs at the mistake that they both made.

Twilight Sparkle: What were they trying to warn me about? Her clothes, her mane, that scar. . . Oh, what a mess she is! And you (Y/N), a spiky mane and some goggles on your face?

(Y/N): Along with that bad smell that I had. Looks like something is going to happen in the future, Twilight that they want to prevent!

Twilight Sparkle: In that case. . . you and I are. . . well, we will be. . . something like the state that they are in!

Both of them gasp at what predicament that's going to happen as they knew that it can't be good.

Outside in a busy street in Ponyville, Pinkie was carrying a bunch of balloons on her back and the buoyancy was enough to carry her off the ground and "walk" in the air.

Pinkie Pie: C'mon, Fluttershy! The party can't start until the party supplies get there!

Fluttershy was weighted down onto the ground by so many bags that she was carrying that she had to crawl on the ground.

Fluttershy: *grunts* Happy to. . . help. . . but. . . can I carry. . . the balloons next time?

When she tried to stand up, she is immediately hit broadside by a violet/dark-blue streak, and both she and Twilight wind up sprawled out among a litter of candy, streamers, and noisemakers. A set of Groucho Marx joke glasses has ended up on Twilight's face, but this does not stop her from darting away. (Y/N) then arrives as he uses his magic to clean up the mess that Twilight made from bumping into Fluttershy and puts all of the things back in their assorted bags.

Twilight then jumps onto a post at one end of a bridge over the stream bordering Ponyville and (Y/N) flies up right next to her in the air. The locals around Ponyville gather around them.

Twilight Sparkle: Listen, everypony! I've got something really important to say!

The ponies around the crowd started to laugh at Twilight which made her confused. (Y/N) looks at Twilight to see the funny glasses that she had on and also started to laugh at little until Twilight glares at him. (Y/N) then levitates and throws the glasses off of Twilight so that they can speak up once again.

(Y/N): Sorry about the little introduction there everypony, but in all seriousness, this is dire for everypony to know! We have a huge crisis on the way!

The ponies then gasp from hearing that as Twilight continues the explanation.

Twilight Sparkle: We just been visited by ourselves from the future!

The ponies around were puzzled from that until it turns into laughter once again. (Y/N) then turns to Twilight.

(Y/N): Even though it was real, it would make sense that they would think that it's a ridiculous assumption.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, it's no joke! Our future selves tried to warn us about a horrible disaster that's going to occur sometime before next Tuesday morning!

Applejack: What kind of disaster?

(Y/N): No idea! They couldn't give us any hints at all as they had to go back to the future. (Hey, I said a familiar movie that involved using the car, The DeLorean. Wait, didn't my future self also make a reference? Am I going to make that reference?)

Pinkie was trying to run as fast as she could in mid-air.

Pinkie Pie: RUN FOR YOUR LIIIIIIIIFE!

Rarity then walks up to both of them.

Rarity: What ever should we do, you two? How do we stop the disaster if we don't know what it is?

Twilight Sparkle: We'll just have to work together to make sure we're safe. (Y/N)?

(Y/N) nods as he get's Rainbow Dash's attention and she flies up to both of them.

(Y/N): Dash, we need you and the other Pegasi to spread out all over Equestria to see if anything is happening that could lead to a disaster.

Twilight Sparkle: And we mean "anything."

Rainbow Dash: You got it!

She flies off quickly and both Twilight and (Y/N) turn their attention to everypony else in Ponyville.

(Y/N): All right, everypony else. . .

Pinkie interrupted (Y/N) as she was continuing to scream and run across the air in front of the crowd.

Pinkie Pie: Anypony else wanna panic with me? No?

Pinkie then continues to scream panickily and run away still in the air.

(Y/N): Okay. . .? Everypony else let's try and prevent anything around Equestria starting here that could cause a major disaster!

With that being said, everypony scattered around to try and prevent anything that could happen.

At a dam, Applejack, Rarity, and a bucket of cement are lowered along its height on a suspended plank platform, and the farmer seals a crack with the help of a trowel in her teeth. She has been thoroughly spattered with cement, some of which Rarity scrubs away with a levitated handkerchief, and Twilight descends into view on a second platform. A checklist and quill float alongside under her control, and she marks off one item.

At the water tower in Ponyville, its top has been removed, and it is being filled from a hose that has been run up into it directed by Mrs. Cake. (Y/N) teleports right beside Mrs. Cake which surprises her as he checks the status of the water being filled into the tower and he smiles to see that it is at close level to being full.

At a bridge, Big Mac was holding a cable that was wrapped around Pinkie's midsection and she was lowered to a metal reinforcing plate covering a crack in a wooden post while carrying a wrench in her teeth. Pinkie leans in and tightens one of the nuts holding it on. When she was finished wrenching, she smiles upward to tell Big Mac that she was done. (Y/N) and Twilight then run to check on them with Twilight carrying the checklist.

(Y/N): You two got the bridge fixed?

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Apparently, Big Mac saying that made him let go of the rope that he had in his mouth and he accidentally drops Pinkie in the lake, however (Y/N) levitates her out of the lake with his magic to land back on the sidewalk wet from the fall.

Over in a corner of a Ponyville sidewalk, the Cutie Mark Crusaders wipe off have policed up as Twilight marks that off as well and walks away along with (Y/N). More stuff was checked off along the way too as Spike painted a dried out wall in the library, Rarity cut an extra strand of Pinkie's mane off, and finally (Y/N) and some other ponies pushed around some crates and carts off to clear the streets of Ponyville.

As everything was done, Twilight's checklist has reached several yards long as she was finalizing everything that has been done with Fluttershy and (Y/N) right beside her and both Applejack and Rarity walk up to them.

Twilight Sparkle: Done, and done, and done.

(Y/N): Applejack, how's the Everfree Forest?

Applejack: The perimeter's clear.

(Y/N): Great job.

Rainbow Dash: And my team gave the all clear from Fillydelphia to Las Pegasus.

Twilight Sparkle: Excellent. Well, we've done everything on the list, but still. . . Future Twilight and Future (Y/N) looked like they had been through a horrible ordeal. I just have this nagging feeling we should be looking for something bigger than loose bolts and leaky pipes.

(Y/N): True, it wouldn't hurt to double check, but we've cleaned up all of what we can I mean. . . what else could go wrong?

A deafening roar was then heard as it got everypony's attention and (Y/N) just deadpans at his predicament.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* I had to open my mouth.

A colossal, three-headed black bulldog then leaps in from behind a house. Studded collars are fastened around all three necks, and six beady red eyes with yellowed whites glare at the crowd. This was Cerberus, the guard of the ancient monsters in Tartarus.

After a second roar, Pinkie decides to speak up.

Pinkie Pie: Okay, everypony, follow my lead.

She then jumps up and screams before running off as everypony else did the exact same and logical thing except for Spike, (Y/N), and Twilight as they were all shocked by the large creature.

Spike: What is that thing?!

Twilight Sparkle: That's Cerberus! He's supposed to be guarding the gates of Tartarus. But if he's here, then all the ancient evil creatures that have been imprisoned there could escape and destroy Equestria!

Spike: Destory Equestria?!

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah! Isn't it great?!

(Y/N) then gives Twilight a bored look.

(Y/N): I hope you meant the fact it's could be a disaster.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, of course I did. I'm just excited that we know now what the disaster our future selves we're warning us about.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that before getting a serious look at Cerberus.

(Y/N): So this is Cerberus, huh?

(Y/N) then get's a mischievous look as he glows his horn and his entire body prepared to fight.

(Y/N): All right then Twilight, I'll play with him.

(Y/N) was about to go and discipline the large beast until his eyes pop open in shock by what he sees the second later.

Cerberus was now laying on his back, panting happily and letting his hind legs positioned in the air. Fluttershy had moved in to rub his belly.

Fluttershy: Who's the cute widdle three-headed dog?

Twilight and (Y/N) then walk up to Fluttershy with smiles that she had the situation handled.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, I knew you were good with animals, but this is amazing!

(Y/N): What are talking about? She tamed a manticore and disciplined a dragon that was the size of a freaking building. How does this surprise you?

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh! What I "meant" to say was it's great that you were able to handle the situation Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Aww, he's just a big furry guy who got out of his yard, that's all. Right, Cerberus? Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy?

Pinkie was still screaming as she gallops past the four not before (Y/N) teleports in front of her and covers her mouth.

(Y/N): Pinkie, the situation is handled. You can stop screaming now.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, okay.

Pinkie then happily hops along and (Y/N) walks back over to Twilight.

(Y/N): Okay, so how do we send him back to Tartarus?

Twilight thinks for a minute before getting an idea in her head and instantly levitates (Y/N) in the air which confuses him.

(Y/N): What are you doing?!

Twilight Sparkle: Hey Cerberus~. Look what I have.

Twilight then waves (Y/N) over Cerberus a couple of times and he was happily focused on him with his tongue sticking out. (Y/N) was confused by this at first until he went wide-eyed in shock at how he was being used and flails his hooves.

(Y/N): WHAT?! No! Waitwaitwaitwaitwait!

Twilight gallops off, floating (Y/N) ahead of herself to lead the massive canine along.

Twilight Sparkle: We'll be back as soon as we've returned him to the gates of Tartarus. Once he's back at home, there'll be no disaster.

(Y/N): But why am "I" the bait?!

Twilight Sparkle: Calm down, (Y/N). I won't let him eat you.

As the three travel off, Pinkie and Spike smile at each other that they all have the situation handled.

The next day at sunrise in the Golden Oak Library, a rooster crow wakes Spike up in his bed as he sits up with a yawn and stretch.

Spike: I wish Twilight would go on epic adventures more often. Best night's sleep I've had in weeks.

The front door is then heard opening and closing and down in the reading room, Twilight walks in with her entire body covered in mud.

Spike: Hey, Twilight. How'd it go with Cerberus?

Twilight Sparkle: Great. I got him back before any of the evil creatures could escape.

Spike: Nice. . . so where's (Y/N)?

The said alicorn then suddenly slams the door open with an irritated look on his face as he had dog slobber all over him.

(Y/N): You will not believe how much that three-headed dog likes alicorns as their chew toys!

Twilight Sparkle: Oh. . . right. Sorry, (Y/N). I just had to think of the first thing that came to mind.

Spike then sniffs (Y/N) and immediately covers his nose.

Spike: Whoa! No offense (Y/N), but you stink.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Thank you, Spike. Seriously, it's like I had a target on my back all night.

Twilight Sparkle: There's some towels in the bathroom.

(Y/N) then immediately rushes to the library's bathroom so that he can get all of the dog spit off of his coat and mane.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I guess with the whole Cerberus thing we can-

However, Spike begins to retch and his cheeks bulge out which quickly into a blast of fire that solidifies into a scroll and it bounces hard off of Twilight's face. She then felt something on her face as she rushes over to a mirror.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no!

(Y/N) then comes back into the room dried off from all of the dog spit that was on him and sees Spike holding a scroll.

(Y/N): What's that?

Spike: Eh, not a big deal. It's just a "lost dog" flyer. I guess the Princess hasn't heard we found Cerberus yet.

(Y/N): I'm sure she'll find out that we took care of it soon enough.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no, this is bad!

(Y/N): What is Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: This!

She points out at a small, flesh wound under her left eye which surprises (Y/N).

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

Spike: A paper cut? Come on, Twilight, you really need to toughen up. Just clean it out and you'll be fine.

(Y/N): No Spike! That's the same cut that Twilight's future self had! *gasps* And I apparently smell bad now like MY future was! Which means. . .

Twilight Sparkle: We haven't changed the future at all! The disaster is still coming!

Later after Twilight cleaned herself off from all of the mud, she was pacing around the room trying to think about the future disaster that was coming for both her and (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: If the disaster wasn't caused by Cerberus getting loose, then what could it possibly be?

Spike: *laughs* I dunno, but maybe you ought to give the pacing a rest. You've worn a groove into the floor!

It is revealed that Twilight has worn out a groove on the library floor in a circular motion as it went as deep as her knees which (Y/N) raised an eyebrow at.

(Y/N): How is that even possible in such a short amount of time?

Twilight Sparkle: I don't have time for another one of your lectures, Spike! And (Y/N), it's no time to be dazzled by some unexpected circumstances! This is serious! I have this scar and you now smell like wet dog!

(Y/N): *sighs* Good point.

Spike: Wait hold on, "my" lectures?

Twilight Sparkle: We did everything we could think of to change the future. But it didn't work.

(Y/N): I'm clueless as well. The past, the present, and the future can be weird sometimes. What should we do?

Twilight Sparkle: That's it! (Y/N), you just gave me an idea! Maybe it's not what we do. . . Maybe it's what we don't do!

Twilight then teleports both of them into the middle of the library which confused (Y/N).

(Y/N): What are you saying?

Twilight Sparkle: If we stand right here and don't move a muscle until next Tuesday, we can't possibly do whatever it is that our future selves wanted to warn us not to do!

(Y/N) throws a look of "really" look at Twilight and walks off.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), what are you doing?! You're not supposed to move!

(Y/N): I can tell you in three ways how that's not going to work. One, you'll eventually starve or get thirsty. Two, you'll get another groove in the floor and numb your hooves. And three, you'll eventually have to sleep as well. You can try, but I can guarantee that standing in one place is not going to work.

Twilight Sparkle: Fine. Do whatever you want. But I believe that this can prevent the disaster among us.

Every inch of her violet body then goes rigid so that she can't move at all.

Spike: Really? So. . . no matter what happens, you're not gonna move a muscle, huh?

Spike then get's a cocky smirk on his face.

Spike: Then maybe you won't mind if I. . .

He darts away and returns with a carton of ice cream.

Spike: Eat an entire tub of ice cream!

Twilight's eyes swivel back in his direction for a split second, then aim themselves straight ahead again as Spike starts to dig in. Sweat trickles down Twilight's frozen face as Spike holds his spoon tauntingly out toward her, then gobbles its load.

Spike: Mmm, so good.

(Y/N): You're seriously just to let him eat that whole thing?

Twilight then looks at (Y/N) and darts her eyes back and forth between him and Spike to tell (Y/N) to get Spike to stop eating that whole ice cream carton.

(Y/N): *sighs* Spike, all of us love ice cream, but I wouldn't suggest eating a tub of it. You'll get a stomach ache.

Spike: *chuckles* Stomach ache, huh? That's future Spike's problem.

Spike gulps down another spoonful of ice cream, and he leans contentedly against Twilight. Rainbow Dash then enters the room.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, Twilight, (Y/N), another Pegasus just got back from Baltimare with an all-clear and-

Rainbow Dash then sees the situation with Spike eating the whole carton of ice cream and laughs.

Rainbow Dash: *laughs* What's going on? Aren't you gonna stop him?

(Y/N): She isn't. She said she's not going to move until next Tuesday? She thinks that if doesn't do anything then the disaster won't happen.

Rainbow Dash: *laughs* This is too rich.

(Y/N): I know, hey Twilight. You really shouldn't ground yourself like that. You really should move your body.

Twilight just glares at (Y/N) and slowly shakes her head "no."

Rainbow Dash: *gasps* Hey, Twilight! There's a mouse right behind you!

Twilight flinches in place, her bottom lip caught in her teeth, and Rainbow and Spike have a good belly laugh over this prank. (Y/N) simply is just staring to see what happens as he knows that Twilight can't stand in place like that. Spike then grabs a quill off of a desk.

Spike: Wait, wait, wait, let me try!

Spike tickles every part of Twilight's body he can reach with the quill, causing her cheeks to bulge with suppressed laughter for several seconds. When she has had more than enough of this tickle-torture idiocy, she magically slings him into the wall, back first which knocks a flaming belch out of him that rockets toward her head. (Y/N) saw this and gasps as he tried to dive in to shield Twilight from getting hit, but instead it ends up with both of them getting hit by the fireball. When Spike get's up from his fall to the wall and looks at the two, along with Rainbow Dash both of their eyes pop wide open at what they are seeing.

Spike: Oh no!

Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N): *sternly* What happened?

Spike: I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to! It was a total accident!

(Y/N): Show us what happened!

Rainbow Dash: Uhhh. . . I'm not so sure that's a-

Twilight Sparkle: Show us!

Realizing that there is nothing for it, Spike picks up a hand mirror and carries it to both of them which shows that Twilight's mane has been burned and cut the same way that her future self had and (Y/N)'s mane had burned as well that made it view like it was spiky like a mohawk.

(Y/N): Those are the same mane cuts that our future selves had!

Rainbow Dash: Y'know. . . it really doesn't look too bad. . .

(Y/N): Are you kidding? Once my mane grows back, I'm instantly going to see Rarity!

Twilight Sparkle: Ditto! And despite that, it's just another sign that the future hasn't changed! Not doing anything didn't work either! Oh, I wish there was a way to know what was going to happen so I could stop it!

Spike: You guys wanna see the future? I might know somepony who can help!

(Y/N): What? Like an oracle or a god? Cause that's unbelievable.

Spike: You could say that.

Outside in Ponyville, Spike leads Twilight and (Y/N) to a deep purple tent trimmed in gold, with an awning flap extended over the entrance. A steaming caldron, a lit candle, and a sign board depicting a crystal ball, star, and horseshoe are set up on either side of the place.

Twilight Sparkle: What's this?

Spike: It's Madame Pinkie's place.

(Y/N): Madame Pinkie? Since when was Pinkie a fortune teller?

Spike: Eh, I don't know, if we know Pinkie she can do almost anything.

(Y/N): True, especially since she has Pinkie Sense.

Spike pushes his way in, followed by Twilight and (Y/N). Pinkie's voice is heard from within, doing an exaggerated gypsy/fortune-teller impression.

Pinkie Pie: Come. . . Enter the chamber of Madame Pinkie Pie. . . For the answers you seek, let us consult the mystical orb of fate's destiny. . .

The three then sit in front the said Pinkie Pie as she had a table set up with a crystal ball. Pinkie was wearing a jeweled purple turban covering most of her mane and a purple scarf with gold fringe is seen wrapped around her neck.

She then changes back to her normal voice once the trio took their seats on some cushions.

Pinkie Pie: Do you like my mystical orb of fate's destiny? I just got it. Cool, huh?

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, uh. . . best one I've seen.

(Y/N): So Pinkie, since you can technically predict the future, can you tell what will happen in our future?

Pinkie Pie: Of course, (Y/N). *spookily* Look deep into the crystal ball. . . for soon it will reveal all! Ah, yes, I see something... It is a vision of the future. . . I see. . . you two, Twilight and (Y/N).

Both Twilight and (Y/N) were intrigued by this.

Pinkie Pie: *spookily* You will get a really cool birthday present next year. . .

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, and?!

Pinkie Pie: That's it.

Twilight Sparkle: Are you sure?

Pinkie Pie: Yep. Cool birthday present.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie, we need your Pinkie Sense to tell me what the impending disaster is that our future selves was trying to warn us about!

Pinkie Pie: Oh, my fortunetelling has nothing to do with my Pinkie Sense, silly. It's only good for vague and immediate events.

(Y/N): Oh. . . that makes sense.

Twilight Sparkle: How so?

(Y/N): Think about it, back when we all were trying to figure out the Pinkie Sense, everything that happened took only like a few seconds to a minute. And the doozy back then was just right in front of us the whole time.

Pinkie's tail then jitters so hard that she is lifted off of her cushion for a moment. (Y/N) looks up to see a flower pot falling and it landed on Twilight's head.

Pinkie Pie: See, it's just like (Y/N) said. Where did that pot even come from?

(Y/N): Beats me? I guess we can't find out long-term future events.

Twilight yells and instantly rushes out which confused the three still inside of the tent.

(Y/N): (And something tells me that Twilight is about to go into full research mode.)

Many days later, Pinkie is seen hopping happily towards the Golden Oak Library as she hasn't seen her friends in some time.

Pinkie Pie: Lalalalalalala, lalalala. . . Gosh, I haven't seen Twilight or (Y/N) since the flowerpot incident. Hope Twilight still isn't mad.

When Pinkie arrives inside of the library, she stops in her tracks baffled by what she sees next in the room.

Huge telescopes have been set up at the windows, other pieces of equipment stand around the floor, and notes and graphs are stacked, displayed, or scattered across nearly every square inch of remaining space in the room.

Twilight now as a white bandage on her head and bags under her eyes as she darts quickly to a telescope and rushes all around the room. Spike, meanwhile, sits on the stairs leading to the loft and eats ice cream, paying no mind to Twilight at all.

Twilight Sparkle: Off by point zero two from yesterday. Carry the fifteen. . . Negative azimuth on the fourteenth moon. . .

Spike: Hey, Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Twilight's really serious about finding out about that cool birthday present, isn't she?

Spike: Who cares? As long as I can keep eating ice cream. Sorry, future Spike.

Pinkie then leans over to Twilight.

Pinkie Pie: Are you okay?

Twilight Sparkle: Ah, Pinkie, I'm glad you're here. Can you help me recalibrate the apertures on the nine-and-quarter catadioptric telescopes?

Twilight pushes Pinkie up to another telescope in the room.

Pinkie Pie: Sure!

Twilight Sparkle: So I was thinking, after I came to see Madame Pinkie and the flowerpot landed on my head, see the bandage? Just like the bandage from the future..

Pinkie Pie: Nice!

Twilight Sparkle: I had an epiphany after that flowerpot. Doing things didn't work, not doing things didn't work, and I couldn't predict the future either, so I only had one other choice. Monitor "everything."

Twilight get's up in Pinkie's face when she said that which gives Pinkie a nervous grin.

Pinkie Pie: Makes sense to me. By the way, where's (Y/N)?

Twilight Sparkle: I asked him to be like my extra eye. He's flying all over Equestria as we speak.

However, once Twilight says that, the door slams open and everypony looks to see (Y/N) who had aviator goggles on his head very tired as he was breathing heavily.

(Y/N): Twilight, did today really have to be ALL night?! I don't think I can fly any longer at this point unless I get some rest.

Twilight then notices something familiar on (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Where did you get those goggles?

(Y/N): As fast as I can fly, you expect me to keep my bare eyes in the wind? I had no other choice.

Twilight Sparkle: But aren't those the same goggles that your future self had?

(Y/N) then goes wide-eyed as he takes the goggles off to look at them for a second before realizing that she was right.

(Y/N): Oh. . . oops.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, we're still getting nowhere! I thought I saw something last night in the Horsehead Nebula, but after staring at it for three straight hours I realized, I was wrong!

Pinkie Pie: Three hours? But when did you sleep?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I didn't sleep. I haven't slept since future Twilight was here. There are only three days left until next Tuesday, I can sleep all I want after that!

(Y/N): Um. . . actually Twilight. . . Tuesday is tomorrow.

Twilight look at (Y/N) shocked from that.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?! How is that possible?

Spike: You haven't slept for like 5 days and (Y/N) here got some sleep until today. I think that's a logical explanation.

Twilight gasps from that as she teleports up to the telescope where Pinkie was and looks through.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie, did you finish recalibrating the apertures on the nine-and-quarter-inch catadioptric telescopes?

Pinkie Pie: I have no idea.

Twilight continues to look through the telescope and (Y/N) get's a worried look.

(Y/N): Okay, Twilight whatever you do, don't look at the. . .

Twilight then immediately jerks back from the telescope and covers her right eye in pain.

Twilight Sparkle: Ah! My eye!

(Y/N): . . .Sun.

Pinkie then rushes over to the library's fireplace and pulls out an eyepatch.

Pinkie Pie: Don't worry, Twilight, I have eye patches stashed all over Ponyville, in case of eye patch emergency.

Pinkie then zips to her and ties the eyepatch in place, and darts away again.

Pinkie Pie: There! Now you look like a pirate! A sleepy pirate, with a really weird mane cut.

(Y/N) then gasps as he remembers something about that eyepatch.

(Y/N): Twilight! That's the same eyepatch that your future self had!

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no! Another sign! Nearly all the signs have come true! We haven't done a thing to prevent the catastrophe!

(Y/N) get's a worried look from that until he then looks closely at Twilight and himself before he realizes something. . .

They're the ones causing what is happening to them.

(Y/N): Um, Twilight? Actually I'm starting to think that there is no catastrophe.

Twilight runs up to (Y/N) shocked from that.

Twilight Sparkle: What?! How can you say that after our future selves warned us about a disaster?!

(Y/N): Well, think about it for a second. Did they ever say that there was going to be a disaster?

Twilight thinks for a minute before going wide-eyed.

Twilight Sparkle: No they didn't. But they were trying to warn us about something?

(Y/N): Perhaps they meant, that we'll end up in the state that they are.

Twilight Sparkle: Well then that means we can still stop us from becoming like that, and I know just how we can do it?

(Y/N) raises an eyebrow at that.

(Y/N): What are you planning?

Twilight Sparkle: We need to. . . STOP TIME!

(Y/N) facehoofs from that.

(Y/N): Twilight, I know a spell that can increase my reaction time so that everything around me seems slow, but stopping time? That's ridiculous. I'm sure there are no time stop spells.

Twilight Sparkle: No, (Y/N)! I'm sure Star Swirl The Bearded had some spells that had to do with time. They just have to be in the Canterlot Archives.

(Y/N) sighs from that.

(Y/N): Then I might as well come with you.

It was now nighttime in Canterlot as Twilight, (Y/N), Pinkie, and Spike now had on black bodysuits as they got off a train and went to the city.

Twilight Sparkle: *quietly* Okay, the Canterlot archives are right over there. Let's move!

Twilight tiptoes ahead sneakily as (Y/N) rolls his eyes as Twilight being overdramatic as he, Pinkie, and Spike continue to just walk.

At the royal garden, Twilight then peeks her head out from a stone fixture before somersaulting over to a tree and charging ahead. The rest just continue to follow her.

Spike: Uhh. . . I don't think we need to sneak around, Twilight. It's not illegal to walk around Canterlot.

(Y/N): He's right Twilight. We're just trying to find a spell, it's not exactly "mission impossible."

Twilight Sparkle: *quietly* Guard!

She then leaps up onto a pedestal to strike a pose next to a unicorn statue. The others simply walk up and look at her annoyed.

Twilight Sparkle: *quietly* Come on you guys!

Pinkie does a quick, pirouette and freezes in mid-spin, as Spike does the same with his cone sticking out. (Y/N) just simply stands out in the open with his eyes closed without posing.

A guard then walks past the implausible new statuary without even batting an eye. After he has moved on with his patrol, all four relax and Twilight lets out her held breath.

Twilight Sparkle: That was close.

Spike: I dunno why we have to wear these things, either.

(Y/N): Yeah, were the suits really necessary? They're also very, very tight.

Pinkie Pie: Aren't we wearing them for fun?

Twilight Sparkle: *quietly* No, there's nothing fun about this!

Pinkie Pie: Oh. . . Are you sure?

Twilight Sparkle: *quietly* Focus, guys! The only way to prevent this disaster is to stop time! Time spells are kept in the Star Swirl the Bearded wing, the most secure section of the archives. That's why we're sneaking around!

Pinkie Pie: Awesome! That sounds fun!

Twilight Sparkle: No, it's not fun!

Pinkie's ears droop sadly at that.

Pinkie Pie: Awww. . .

(Y/N) then walks up and pats Pinkie on the head.

(Y/N): Well I actually think things are fun when you're around.

Pinkie smiles and blushes at that.

Pinkie Pie: Aw, thanks (Y/N)~.

Pinkie then tries to get a quick hug on (Y/N), however she then notices his foul odor and stops.

Pinkie Pie: You might want to take a bath after this.

(Y/N): Trust me, after going through all of this, I'll be more than happy to take a bath.

Twilight dives into a bush and rushes ahead from it as the other three stroll unhurriedly along the path. In her haste, she gets a piece of her suit caught and ripped away on a protruding branch.

Pinkie Pie: I still don't understand how sneaking into the archives is gonna help her find out about her birthday present.

(Y/N) just chuckles from that.

Twilight then goes up to a window and opens it to peek inside to see if anypony was walking inside of the palace and she looks thoroughly to both sides to see that the coast was clear.

Twilight Sparkle: The coast is clear. Now slowly lift me into the window so we can-

A couple of hooves then just simply push Twilight inside of the place as the others just simply jump inside normally and walk past Twilight on the floor.

Spike: *sighs* Let's get this over with.

In a dimly lit spot just around a corner, Twilight plasters herself against the wall and risks a peek. A circle of light makes its way toward her and she pulls her head back, now joined by Pinkie, (Y/N), and Spike. A guard on patrol uses his horn to cast a flashlight beam, but he cuts it off an instant before it can reach the trio.

All four hurry out and behind a pair of stationary guards and when the scoop falls of Spike's cone, he stops and slurps up most of it in one quick move. His bliss lasts only long enough for Twilight to gallop back and drag him ahead by a fold of his suit.

Now the three ponies hang on to the uppermost sections of the banners on two adjacent support columns. A passing guard sees neither of them and just misses Spike when he peeks out from a fourth banner. The other three slide down to ground level, but Spike drops like a cinderblock.

Twilight was now hunched down to the ground sneakily walking.

Twilight Sparkle: *quietly* Okay, if my calculations are correct, the Star Swirl the Bearded wing should be right. . . here.

She has reached a closed door and open window. However, (Y/N) gives Twilight an unconvinced look.

(Y/N): Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): This is the same window that we came in. We've been going in a circle.

(Y/N) points to the window that was indeed the same way that they came inside in the first place which surprises Twilight before she starts pacing. Pinkie then appears from the window.

Pinkie Pie: Cool! Can we climb in the window again? That was super fun!

Twilight Sparkle: I don't understand. It's supposed to be right here. . . How are we supposed to find it now?

(Y/N): *sarcastically* If only you could see what's right in front of your face.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

Pinkie Pie: He means the Star Swirl The Bearded wing. Right there.

Pinkie points at a locked gate directly across from them.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh. How'd I miss that?

(Y/N) then facehoofs and shakes his head.

(Y/N): Yare yare daze. . .

Twilight and the rest then take a look inside of the archives.

Twilight Sparkle: Look at all those priceless magic scrolls. There are more than I ever imagined!

Pinkie Pie: Twilight, the guard!

Everypony then looks to see a silhouette approaching them which caused them to get worried.

Twilight Sparkle: *gasps* What do we do, what do we do?!

Twilight hits the deck just before a set of gray-armored hooves advances along the carpet. They stop right in front of her shaking, huddled form, and Twilight can do nothing but uncover one eye and look up into the guard's stolid face. The guard stares her down impassively for a long second, then breaks into a smile.

Guard: Hey, Twilight, haven't seen you in a while. Let me open that for ya.

He does so with his magic as Twilight gets to her hooves. (Y/N) laughs at little at that before he and the other two head inside.

Twilight Sparkle: *chuckles nervously* Thanks.

As soon as the four walk inside of the archives, Twilight then notices something and immediately rushes to a mirror.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no! Look! I look just like future Twilight. . . and (Y/N), you just look like future (Y/N). The last sign has come true!

(Y/N): Twilight. . .

Twilight Sparkle: We need to stop the disaster at all costs!

(Y/N): Twilight!

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah?

(Y/N): I don't think a disaster is suppose to happen at all.

Twilight Sparkle: What?! Are you crazy?! Our future selves were warning us about "something!"

(Y/N): Twilight! Will you please listen to me for one second?! Look at yourself once again! Don't you notice one thing?

Twilight takes a look in the mirror, but notices nothing of what (Y/N) meant.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh. . . no.

(Y/N): We "look" just like our future selves. And doesn't anything else ring a bell to you. Like how everything we have tried to do in order to prevent what we thought was going to happen, did happen? Or the fact that nopony is surprised to even see you here in Canterlot?

Twilight thinks about what (Y/N) just said before going wide-eyed and looking back at him.

Twilight Sparkle: You mean. . .

(Y/N): Yeah. I think that all of this was meant to happen in the first place. There's no bad disaster or catastrophe. We've just been too worried about what we thought was going to happen and. . . it all went just as it all was suppose to happen. That's why we look exactly like our future selves.

Just as (Y/N) says that, the sun rises and shines inside of the archives as it was officially Tuesday morning. Spike walks up to both of them.

Spike: He's right, Twilight. I don't see any disasters. Looks like a pretty nice day.

Princess Celestia then walks past each of them while also greeting them.

Princess Celestia: Good morning, Twilight. Hello, (Y/N). Love your new hairstyles. Well, happy Tuesday!

(Y/N): See? Nothing bad was going to happen at all.

Twilight Sparkle: So wait, we've just been frantic over nothing?!

(Y/N): It appears that way.

Spike: But wait. If your future selves weren't warning you about a disaster, then what were they trying to tell you?

Both Twilight and (Y/N) looked at each other before just giggling at each other.

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know. But I do know one thing. We look ridiculous.

(Y/N): Yeah. . . and I still smell like a pig.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, right. Sorry for using you as bait, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Don't worry, I'm not mad about it anymore. It was suppose to happen anyway.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, from now on, I'm gonna solve problems as they come, and stop worrying about every little thing!

Spike: That's great! Does that mean there won't be any more late night pacing?

Twilight Sparkle: No more late night pacing. If only I had learned this lesson a week ago, we wouldn't have had to go through all this.

Pinkie Pie: Twilight, (Y/N), I found something while you two were talking!

Pinkie holds out a scroll that she found.

Pinkie Pie: It doesn't stop time, but it lets you go back in time. It says you can go back once, and it only lasts for a few moments. Does that help?

Twilight smiles from both hearing and looking at the spell.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie, you're a genius!

Pinkie happily hops up and down from that.

Pinkie Pie: Woo-hoo!

Twilight Sparkle: Now we can go back and tell our past selves that they don't need to go berserk with worry about a disaster that's never gonna come!

(Y/N) looks at Twilight confused from that.

(Y/N): Actually, we just need to recreate with them telling us what happened. Which means, we go there and act like we're giving them a warning, but really we're just making sure time flies by normally.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, good point.

(Y/N): You remembered everything that we said from a week ago, right?

Twilight Sparkle: Yep, let's go back and just continue time how it is.

(Y/N) nods from that as they both concentrated their magic with each other so that could both use the spell to return to the past. Pinkie and Spike watch in slight shock as they both use the spell and eventually they both end up back to the past as the same situation happens once again and the two present ponies rush up to their past selves.

Past (Y/N): T-That's not. . . I can't. . . how could. . .? That's us!

(Y/N): Correction, we're both you.

Twilight Sparkle: Twilight, (Y/N), you've got to listen to us!

Past Twilight Sparkle: Who are you? I mean, you're me, but I'm me too.

(Y/N): Yeah, that's what I just said!

Past Twilight Sparkle: And there's two of (Y/N) too?! How can there be two of us? It's not scientifically possible. You two are not scientifically possible!

Twilight Sparkle: Twilight, please! We have a very important message for you two from the future!

Past Twilight Sparkle and Past (Y/N): The future?!

Past (Y/N): Hold on! Hold on! How long in the future? We both still look like the same age?

(Y/N): Long explanation short, it happening SOON!

Past (Y/N) then walks up to his present self and smells him before covering his nose.

Past (Y/N): Wow, and I stink in the future. . . literally!

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Thanks! It's a gift!

Past Twilight Sparkle: What happened to you two? The future must be awful.

Twilight Sparkle: Please, everyone stop! (Y/N) and I don't have much time!

Past Twilight Sparkle: Is there some sort of epic pony war in the distant future or something?

A thought then came to Past Twilight's mind as she gasped and she rushes up to her present self starry eyed.

Past Twilight Sparkle: *quietly* Did (Y/N) and I ever get together?!

Twilight Sparkle: Actually, we're from next Tuesday morning!

Past Twilight then grumbles in disappointment from that.

(Y/N): There's something that we need to tell both of you. It's vital that-

Past (Y/N) however interrupts him.

Past (Y/N): Hold on, I know time works very fishy as we know that there are different worlds, but how is this possible?

(Y/N): Time travel is possible like a certain doctor in a giant blue telephone box, (Y/N)! We found the spell in the Canterlot Archives! Now you have to listen to-

Past Twilight then rushes up to (Y/N) intrigued.

Past Twilight Sparkle: Really? Where? I've never seen them.

Twilight Sparkle: Twilight! They're in the Star Swirl the Bearded wing. Now, you have to listen to-

Past Twilight Sparkle: Is time travel fun, or does it hurt?

Past (Y/N): We honestly want an explanation on all of-

Both Twilight and (Y/N) then cover their past selves mouths with their hooves and began to speak.

Twilight Sparkle: We have something extremely important to tell you about the future!

The white energy begins to envelop them again, and as they both get bigger their voices gradually drown out.

(Y/N): Listen to us now! We only have a few seconds left! Whatever you two do don't-

Soon enough, they both ended up back in the archives as they both smirked and hoof-bumped each other.

Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N): Yes!

Pinkie Pie: Did you tell them about the cool birthday present?

(Y/N): *chuckles* No, but we sure just made sure that time stays how it is.

Twilight Sparkle: *giggles* You're right. Now we're gonna spend the next week freaking out about a disaster that doesn't even exist.

(Y/N): But at least it will just be a wash, rinse, repeat process. That's how time is.

Pinkie Pie: And it's just the past (Y/N) and Twilight's problem now.

Twilight Sparkle: *giggles* You're right, Pinkie.

Spike then let's out a large groan as the three turn to him as he clutched his stomach before falling on his back.

Spike: Ohhh. . . my stomach. . . I, I think it's all that ice cream. . . I thought the stomach ache would be future Spike's problem. . . but now I am future Spike. Ohh. . .

(Y/N), Pinkie, and Twilight looked at each other before laughing.

(Y/N): *laughs* We warned ya, pal.

Twilight Sparkle: Come on, future Spike. Let's get you home.

Twilight carries Spike on her back as the three then head out of the Canterlot Archives to head home after what was thought of to be a catastrophe, but in the end, it was all meant to happen.

Chapter 13 End.

Chapter 14: Hurricane Fluttershy

It was a glorious day out in Ponyville today as many Pegasus ponies were out in the town today. (Y/N) was just strolling along down the streets of Ponyville minding his own business until he heard a familiar female tomboyish voice up in the skies.

Rainbow Dash: Calling all Pegasus ponies! Meeting tonight!

Rainbow Dash was passing out flyers in the skies as she drops a bunch to a bunch of Pegasi down in Ponyville. She then notices (Y/N) down in among the citizens of Ponyville and smiles as she flies down to him.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Hey, Dash. What's up?

Rainbow Dash: There's something important that involves all Pegasus around from Ponyville and I'm passing out these fliers around since there will be a meeting tonight at the library.

(Y/N): Huh. That does sound important.

Rainbow Dash: You bet. Hey, is it okay if I ask that you be there at the library tonight as well? I mean you've got wings, so that technically means you're part Pegasus.

(Y/N): True, and don't worry about it Dash. If it's something important that involves any Pegasus, then I'm more than honored to participate in it tonight.

Rainbow let's out a smile at that as she and (Y/N) share a hoof bump.

Rainbow Dash: *chuckles* Now we're talkin'. I'll see you tonight (Y/N). Be cool or be mule.

(Y/N) then notices somepony behind her and he reluctantly points behind Rainbow Dash as she turns to indeed see a mule behind her.

Rainbow Dash: Oops, heh, no offense.

Mule: None taken.

(Y/N): Well, I'll see you tonight Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Likewise. See ya, (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash then flies off to go and pass out more flyers to someponies who were Pegasi and (Y/N) walks ahead, that is until he notices a familiar shy Pegasus hiding behind a barrel in fear. (Y/N) was concerned why Fluttershy was acting very frightened and he walks up to her.

(Y/N): Hey, Fluttershy.

When Fluttershy heard (Y/N)'s voice, she let out an "eep" before dashing off behind a tree. (Y/N) was very confused by this as he immediately walks towards the tree that Fluttershy hid behind.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, you don't need to be scared. It's just me, (Y/N).

Fluttershy peeks out from behind the tree shyly as she slowly reveals herself to (Y/N) and he tilts his head at her in confusion.

(Y/N): Is something troubling you, Fluttershy? You seem to be very nervous about something.

Fluttershy doesn't answer (Y/N) as she just hides her face behind her mane and blushes a little in embarrassment.

Fluttershy: I. . . I. . .

(Y/N) could tell that something was probably bothering Fluttershy as he simply just sighs.

(Y/N): Don't worry, it's okay if you don't want to talk about it. I won't try and force it out of you.

(Y/N) then turns to go and give Fluttershy some alone time, but not before she instead holds one of his front hooves.

Fluttershy: W-Wait. . .

(Y/N): Huh?

Fluttershy: (Y-Y/N), i-if you don't mind. . . can you. . . stay right beside me tonight at the library.

(Y/N) raises an eyebrow at that request.

(Y/N): Why? It is because that there's going to be too many ponies around?

Fluttershy slowly shakes her head no at that which made (Y/N) even more confused.

(Y/N): Then what is it?

Fluttershy: Well. . . uh. . . can we talk about that another time? . . .Please?

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

(Y/N): Don't worry, Fluttershy. You can tell me anything when you're ready, but just know this.

(Y/N) then rubs Fluttershy head a little which makes her blush.

(Y/N): I'll get you through whatever is bothering you, okay?

Fluttershy blushes red from that and let out a small smile as she nods.

(Y/N): Alright, I'll see you tonight Fluttershy.

(Y/N) then turns to go and walk away as Fluttershy watches him go with a meek smile, but it soon turns into a worried look.

Fluttershy: (I don't want (Y/N) to see me as a failure.)

Soon, night has fallen as a crowd of Pegasi were lined up at the Golden Oak Library and they each walk inside as Rainbow Dash greets them all.

Rainbow Dash: All right, go on in, find a seat.

(Y/N) then walks up as the last one as Rainbow Dash smiles at him.

Rainbow Dash: Great! I knew you come, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): You kidding? I wouldn't miss an important meeting like this.

Rainbow Dash then looks inside of the library and does a head count of all of the Pegasus inside and then groans.

(Y/N): What's wrong?

Rainbow Dash: We're missing one Pegasus. One familiar, and SHY Pegasus.

Rainbow Dash took a sharp eye towards a tree behind (Y/N) when she said the word "shy" and both her and (Y/N) walk over to it.

Rainbow Dash: Come on, Fluttershy. All Pegasus means you too.

Two slightly surprised blue-green eyes wink into existence on the trunk, which splits around its circumference at about a pony's shoulder height. Fluttershy stands up as she balances the top of the tree on her head and the stump clears her hooves into vision of them.

(Y/N): Hey, I said that I promised that I would be right beside you didn't I?

Fluttershy slowly nods from that. (Y/N) then removes the tree costume off of Fluttershy with his magic.

Rainbow Dash: Fluttershy, let's go. We don't have time to waste right now. You're a Pegasus, so get in there.

Fluttershy looks down from that as Rainbow Dash walks back inside of the library. (Y/N) then grabs Fluttershy's hoof as it made her blush.

(Y/N): Don't worry, whatever is frightening you, I'll be by your side, okay?

Fluttershy nods as they both then walk inside of the library while holding hooves to join the rest of the Pegasus in the meeting.

A film projector starts to run as old 50's type music starts to play and a little toon of black and white start to play that involved Pegasi.

Film Announcer: Every living thing depends on the life-giving nourishment of rainwater, and it is up to Cloudsdale to provide rain-filled clouds to every corner of Equestria. But how, one pony might ask, does Cloudsdale gather all this extra water? Tornado power! That's right, Pegasi-driven tornado power. A team of Pegasi combine their wing power to create a jumbo tornado, powerful enough to pull water out of the local reservoir and funnel it all the way up to Cloudsdale. Remember, Pegasi, your jumbo tornado must reach a minimum of eight hundred wing power to lift that water up to Cloudsdale. So, the next time you're wondering "Where does all that extra rainwater come from?", just remem-

The presentation comes to an abrupt end when the film skips and burns away, leaving only a harsh square of white light from the projector. A bunch of confused voices are heard at the sudden malfunction and everypony glares at Spike in which coils of film stock have sprung loose from the reels, littering the floor and winding around every part of his body.

Spike: Uh. . . intermission?

Rainbow Dash then flies to address all of the Pegasi in the room.

Rainbow Dash: So, here's the scoop. Cloudsdale has chosen our own highland reservoir as a source of the rainwater they need for all of Equestria. And you know what that means. It means it's up to Ponyville's Pegasi to bring that water up to Cloudsdale.

The crowd all starts to let out some small chatter and Fluttershy get's a small uneasy look which (Y/N) notices so he pats her on the back softly which got her to feel a little less uneasy.

Rainbow Dash then pulls down several posters displaying several of the Wonderbolts and bar graphs over different cities.

Rainbow Dash: Not only that, but Spitfire, captain of the Wonderbolts, will be here to oversee the water transfer and record our top tornado windspeed. Now last year, Fillydelphia broke the windspeed record with a top speed of nine hundred and ten wing power. But I think we can do better. I think we can get a top speed over a thousand! . . .If each and every pony trains, and trains hard to get their wing power numbers up.

(Y/N): (Wow! Rainbow is really doing a good job at rallying up everypony.)

A random Pegasus named Thunderlane then coughs which Rainbow Dash heard.

Rainbow Dash: That coughing better be from a popcorn kernel, Thunderlane. Nopony's getting sick on my watch. Also, I want to tell everypony that we have a special guest this year helping us out with the water transfer. Our Hero of Ponyville himself, (Y/N) (L/N) will also be participating in getting the water up to Cloudsdale!

Rainbow Dash points to (Y/N) in the crowd among the Pegasi as they all turned to him and gave a round of applause to him. (Y/N) simply salutes to everyone to tell them that he's all in.

Rainbow Dash: So, are we gonna train hard?

Pegasi: Yeah!

Rainbow Dash: Are we gonna be strong?!

Pegasi: Yeah!

Rainbow Dash: Are we gonna be fast?!

Pegasi: Yeah!

Fluttershy then huddles down to the floor in fear and covers her eyes which made (Y/N) raise an eyebrow.

Rainbow Dash then flies up to a muscle bound bony named Bulk Biceps.

Rainbow Dash: Record-smashing fast?!

Bulk Biceps: YEAH!

Rainbow Dash: Who's with me?

Every single Pegasus in the place sounds to be in, judging from the amount of cheers. She grins at the effect of her pep talk, but lets it turn into a grimace upon noticing an empty patch of floor where both Fluttershy and (Y/N) had been standing.

Rainbow Dash: *sighs* (Y/N), please talk some sense into Fluttershy.

Speaking of the two, (Y/N) and Fluttershy were seen walking together outside as Fluttershy had a guilty look and (Y/N) was just worried for her in general.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, there something bothering about flying in this thing, isn't there?

Fluttershy simply nods shyly at that.

(Y/N): Do you want to talk about it now?

Fluttershy: Um. . . well. . .

(Y/N) sighs once again as he wraps his hoof around the meek Pegasus which made her blush.

(Y/N): I want to help with whatever is troubling you, Fluttershy. However, I can't help if I don't know what's bothering you.

Fluttershy bit her lip nervous about what her problem was until she started to quietly speak.

Fluttershy: I. . . I. . . *sighs* (Y/N), I honestly want to tell you my problem, but. . .

(Y/N): You're not ready to tell me yet, are you?

Fluttershy shakes her head at that as (Y/N) sighs.

(Y/N): Well, alright then take your time as long as it's before we have to make the tornado, okay?

Fluttershy nods from that with a guilty look on her face.

(Y/N): Okay, I'll see you tomorrow at the weather training.

(Y/N) walks off to go back home and rest for the night as Fluttershy gives a small smile before it turns back into a guilty one.

Fluttershy: Yes. . . tomorrow. . .

The next day, outside in the meadowlands of Ponyville, Several ponies are engaged in various exercises, and Rainbow was wearing a baseball cap and whistle while walks past a few who are limbering up.

Rainbow Dash: Stretch those glutes, Flitter! Nice flexibility, Cloud Chaser. A. . . little too much flexibility, Blossomforth. Uh, somepony give Blossomforth a hoof. Let's see some faster trotting, Thunderlane! Good pace, Silverspeed!

Rainbow Dash then sees (Y/N) doing one wing push ups with his hooves behind his back, alternating with each one so fast that it looks like he's doing it with barely any effort and runs up to him starry eyed.

Rainbow Dash: Wow, (Y/N)! That's some wing power, you got!

(Y/N) smiles at that while he kept doing his exercises and Rainbow Dash turns to the rest of the Pegasi while pointing at (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Now here's a pony who knows that he's ready for some action!

She then blows her whistle to get all of the Pegasi's attention.

Rainbow Dash: Keep it up! We're gonna need all the wing power we can get to break that record!

Bulk Biceps: YEAH!

Everypony looks at Bulk at little weird from that before focusing back on their training.

Rainbow Dash: Good work, everypony!

However, among all of the Pegasi in the area, there was one missing. A familiar shy, animal loving Pegasus.

Rainbow Dash: *mumbles* Everypony except Fluttershy.

(Y/N) then walks up to her.

(Y/N): We should probably go check on her. Something tells me that she's still extremely nervous about something.

Rainbow Dash nods at that as they both fly off to take a quick visit at Fluttershy's cottage.

The two arrive at Fluttershy's cottage as Rainbow Dash knocks on the front door.

Rainbow Dash: Fluttershy? We know you're in there!

(Y/N): Fluttershy, we can tell you're very sensitive of what's bothering you, so we came to talk to you about what that is and get you through it.

Fluttershy then cracks the door open to see both of them and soon steps out, dressed in a bathrobe, with red spots all over her that anypony could probably tell that it was fake. She then tries to give her best sick impression.

Fluttershy: Achoo. Hi, Rainbow Dash. Hi, (Y/N). *fake cough*

Rainbow Dash: Fluttershy, what happened to you?

She then slumps against the doorframe of her cottage.

Fluttershy: Oh, I *sniffs* I think I have *fake cough* the pony pox. I'm sorry. I really, really wanted to come to training day today *fake cough* but this pony pox has really knocked me for a loop. Achoo. *fake cough*

(Y/N): (*sighs* This was worse than when I tried to fake illness to prevent getting homeschooled by my mother.)

Rainbow Dash: Oh, you poor thing. You know, there's only one cure for pony pox.

Fluttershy: I know, plenty of bed-

A hard bolt of water from a bucket Rainbow Dash was holding comes down over her, eliciting a sputtering cry and leaving her with a faceful of red ink dribbles as the spots were painted on.

Rainbow Dash: Cold water! Those pony pox are clearing right up.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes from Rainbow Dash being so blunt and uses his magic to make her clothes and the floor dry up.

Fluttershy pulls in a soft gasp at having been bowled out so easily and backs up slowly.

Fluttershy: Oh, y'know, all of a sudden, I'm, I'm starting to feel better. *nervous laugh* I'll just get out of these robes and-

Fluttershy then clumsily tumbles to the floor directly over her wing.

Fluttershy: Ow! Oh, my wing, oh, ow, it's hurt. I guess I can't fly after all.

For the record, she was doing an even worse job of faking the injury than she was with the pony pox. (Y/N) sighs as he just makes the robe on Fluttershy disappear and it reappears on a clothes rack nearby.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, you don't need to fake any illnesses or injuries to tell us what's going on. I promise we won't think that whatever it is that's bothering you is ridiculous or laughable.

(Y/N) then gives Rainbow Dash a hard-cocked eyebrow glare.

(Y/N): *sternly* Right, Rainbow Dash?

Rainbow Dash smiles nervously at that and nods.

Rainbow Dash: Right, of course.

They both then walk up beside Fluttershy who was looking down at the ground nervously.

(Y/N): Don't worry, just tell us what's wrong and I'm sure we'll understand everything.

Fluttershy: Well, y'see, uh, well. . . oh, (Y/N), Rainbow Dash, I just can't do it! I can't fly!

Fluttershy then get's down to the ground and hugs (Y/N)'s hooves out of fear which made Rainbow Dash a little jealous, but she didn't think about that for the moment.

Rainbow Dash: What are you talking about? Just last week you went into that wicked nose dive to save that falling baby bird right before it hit the ground!

Fluttershy: But that was different, that was an emergency! This whole tornado thing, it's more like a performance, and you know how I hate performing in front of others.

(Y/N): Oh! I think I get it. You're afraid of being humiliated out there especially out there in front of hundreds of Pegasi aren't you?

Fluttershy: *nods* Mm-hmm.

She then turns to Rainbow Dash who had a concerned look for Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Rainbow Dash, don't you remember flight camp? I couldn't gallop hard or fly fast, not with everypony looking at me!

Rainbow Dash: It wasn't that bad.

Fluttershy: You're right, Rainbow Dash, it wasn't bad. It was horrible!

(Flashback)

The two are seen as fillies, standing on a cloud along with a coach stallion in red shirt and cap, and whistle around his neck. Young Fluttershy stands nervously at the edge of the cloud.

With the wind picking up, the yellow flyer can only manage a few stammering whimpers as she looks down to see a very big drop onto a large cloud surrounded by other fillies and colts. Her pupils contract to terror-stricken points before the coach forcefully boots her off the cloud. She flails crazily in midair, gravity being asleep at the switch for the moment, and comes out in a spreadeagle position with her wings locked tight to her flanks. Down she goes, slap into the center of the cloud and the other youngsters.

Fluttershy: The other foals used to tease me, a lot!

A bunch of the foals then surround Fluttershy with cocky smiles as they point and chant a taunt at her that apparently traumatizes her to this day.

Foals: *chanting* Fluttershy, Fluttershy, Fluttershy can hardly fly!

Young Fluttershy squeezes her eyes shut and mashes her front hooves into her ears to block out the repeating taunt.

(End of Flashback)

Fluttershy then grabs (Y/N) out of worry as she knelt down completely panicking about the event.

Fluttershy: I just can't risk that sort of humiliation again.

Rainbow Dash: Suck it up, Fluttershy!

(Y/N) then smacks Rainbow Dash with his wing and growls at her angrily to tell her to change her tone.

Rainbow Dash: I-I-I mean confidence or no confidence, I'm gonna need every Pegasus to break the record, including you. I need every ounce of wing power I can get.

Fluttershy: Oh, I-I don't think so, Rainbow Dash. . .

(Y/N) then lifts Fluttershy's chin up to make her look at him as he gives her a reassuring smile which was making Fluttershy blush just by looking eye to eye at him.

(Y/N): Don't be scared. That means that this is your moment to shine, Fluttershy. To prove them wrong. If I was there, I would've given those foals a lesson in why they shouldn't laugh at you like that. But, that was then and this is now! You can prove to them that even with little wing power, you can be better than you were back then.

Fluttershy: Uh, I'm still not sure (Y/N). . .

(Y/N): Look, we'll be right beside you the whole time and make sure you won't be laughed at or humiliated at all, okay?

Fluttershy looks at (Y/N) as he still gives her his signature smile and then looks to Rainbow Dash who had a grin and she nods in agreement with (Y/N). Fluttershy looks down for a second and think about (Y/N)'s resolve before she sighs and gives a small smile.

Fluttershy: I'll do it.

Rainbow Dash zips to her excited from that as it made (Y/N) back up a bit.

Rainbow Dash: You will?

Fluttershy: I will.

Rainbow Dash: Your game?

Fluttershy: I'm game.

Rainbow Dash: All right!

Rainbow Dash got so elated from that, she grabs Fluttershy up and swoops her all around the cottage and (Y/N) just chuckles at both of them. However, once the victory lap stops, Fluttershy let's out a forced grin that meant that she was still extremely nervous in participating.

Back the running track in the meadowlands, several ponies are gathered at one end of the infield, Twilight and Spike who just arrived were near the middle, and another group watches at the outer edge. Twilight has what appears to be a four-bladed desk fan set up on the grass with a small gauge mounted at it's base. She gives the blades a spin as Spike jots in a notepad and two Pegasi who were watching them, walk up to them.

Cloud Chaser: What exactly does this machine do?

Twilight Sparkle: This is an anemometer. It measures your accelerative velocity and translates it into wing power, thus gauging your cumulative H2O anti-gravitational potential. Any other questions?

The tech-savvy unicorn beams at her own brilliance and taps her front hooves together as the others around had no idea what she just said and they turned to Spike.

Flitter: Yeah. What exactly does this machine do?

Spike get's a bit irritated by this as he gives the confused Pegasi a more simple explanation.

Spike: It tells you how fast you're flying and how strong your wings are.

All of the Pegasi around them then all give agreeing chatter that they understood the simple explanation that Spike gave leaving Twilight fuming to herself seeing that she should've said that in plain English.

Someone is then heard coughing again as Twilight looks among the crowd and a can of disinfectant spray floats up under her control and out toward the noise.

Twilight Sparkle: Is that you again, Thunderlane? Please, we need to have a germ-free environment.

She sprays the said Pegasus stallion as he decided to come up with an excuse.

Thunderlane: It wasn't me, it was Blossomforth.

Rainbow Dash then flies up in front of Twilight.

Rainbow Dash: Don't worry, Twilight. Thunderlane's just cooking up an excuse to spend tornado day in bed. Why don't you get over here and be our first test flyer, Thunderlane?

He shoots Blossomforth a dirty look as he flies off. A feather falls off one of his wings as Blossomforth coughs a bit revealed to be the true culprit of the cough.

Thunderlane touches down at the starting line, drops into a crouch, and gets his wings cranked up before rocketing ahead and the anemometer spins wildly in his wake. Twilight leans down to check the gauge after it has stopped.

Twilight Sparkle: We have 9.3 wing power.

With that being said, he takes a bow for the appreciative crowd and Bulk Biceps yells once again. . .

Bulk Biceps: YEAH!

Spike jots down the said wing power and Rainbow Dash nods liking it.

Rainbow Dash: Not bad, not bad.

Rainbow Dash flies to the line and cracks every joint and feather in her body to loosen up and takes off, shedding the cap and whistle. The anemometer spins nearly fast enough to lift off on its own, Spike fights to hang on to his notepad, and every pony and dragon in the area can barely hold his/her position in the gale-force winds. The sole exception is Fluttershy, who is steadily pushed backward and eventually thrown clear of the ground. Once things have calmed down, Twilight straightens up with her mane in total disarray.

Twilight Sparkle: 16.5 wing power!

The Pegasi all start to cheer from as Rainbow Dash got a smirk and looked towards (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Hey, (Y/N)! Why don't you show these guys, what you're made of?

The Pegasi all looked at (Y/N) and cheered at him to do his own demonstration as he smiled and went up to the starting line of the running track. Twilight then shoots Rainbow Dash a confused look.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, are you sure that's a good idea?

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, why not?

Twilight Sparkle: Well. . . I don't know if you noticed, but alicorn power, especially (Y/N)'s can be a little. . . much.

At the starting line, (Y/N) cracks his joints similar to how Rainbow Dash did and crouched to the ground before he took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

(Y/N): (As a certain blue hedgehog would say. . . Gotta go fast.)

(Y/N) opens his eyes after that as they glowed (F/C) for a second and he blasts off at a speed that apparently had a bigger reaction than Rainbow Dash's as it made everypony in the area nearly fly off the ground and was dragged backwards from (Y/N)'s incredible speed and when he passed the anemometer, it nearly tipped over as Twilight made it sit down and Spike was being blown back as he held on to her tail as best as he could.

Things soon calmed down as Fluttershy came from behind a nearby tree after the performance that (Y/N) did. Twilight looks at the anemometer and gasps.

Twilight Sparkle: 18.7 wing power!

The crowd was in awe from that as (Y/N) takes a respective bow and Rainbow Dash jaw dropped before getting a very huge grin on her face.

Rainbow Dash: Dang, that's hot!

Rainbow Dash then flies back up in the air with her cap and whistle on.

Rainbow Dash: You see that everypony? That's some clear signs that we'll definitely set a new record! If each of you can get your numbers up to at least 10.0 wing power by the end of the week, we'll no doubt set a new tornado speed record. We'll be number one!

The cheering group flies off in all directions, exposing a huddled Fluttershy on the grass. (Y/N) sees her and walks up to her and extends a hoof out to her which she shyly accepts.

(Y/N): I know you're worried that you might have some weak wing power Fluttershy, but don't let it go into your head too much, okay?

Fluttershy nods as she gives a couple of half-hearted flaps from her wings before looking back down to the ground. (Y/N) was just so worried for Fluttershy that he couldn't bear to even know what would happen if she got humiliated.

As the trials move on, more and more Pegasi zip through their trials at trying to reach up to 10.0 wing power. Rainbow watches with a critical eye as Twilight smiles at the gauge's reading. Some numbers that Spike jot down on the notepad increased from 8.7 up to 9.9 wing power. Soon enough, Fluttershy who was last in line, runs into the stallion in front of her and topples backward. This one nearly maxes out the scale on his run, and Spike gives Rainbow a smug look when he shows her the list which was 11.0.

Rainbow Dash: Impressive. Fluttershy, your turn.

Rainbow claps her hooves and blows her whistle as Fluttershy walks up to the starting line. The weak flyer slouches up to the line, her face telegraphing reluctance all over Equestria, and immediately gets a bad case of the shakes. As the others step a bit closer to the edge of the track and one filly eagerly gets her wings going. Fluttershy then looks towards (Y/N) who gave her a nod to tell her that she's got this, so she takes a deep breath and lifts off. The fact that she actually has some forward momentum comes as a happy surprise, but Cloud Chaser and Flitter ruin the moment by pointing and laughing at her.

Fluttershy hears this and all of a sudden get's the traumatizing memory in her head.

Foals: (In Fluttershy's mind) Fluttershy, Fluttershy, Fluttershy can hardly fly. . .

(Y/N) sees the two mares laughing and gives them a deep-eyed glare while making his eyes glow (F/C). When the two mares see this, they immediately stop laughing and back up from (Y/N). Panic takes hold of Fluttershy and she slows to a glide just before reaching the anemometer. The blades turn only slowly for a few seconds. Twilight checks the gauge, but says nothing when Rainbow leans expectantly toward her.

Fluttershy turns to them as they both were discussing her score in whispers. (Y/N) get's a raised eyebrow from that as he walks up to them.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Tell her!

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* No, you tell her!

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* No, you!

They both turned to Fluttershy with nervous smiles.

Rainbow Dash: Um. . . great job, Fluttershy! You measured, uh. . . uh, .5.

Spike: .5? Isn't that like. . . less than one?

(Y/N) whacks Spike upside on the head and glares at him.

Spike: Ow!

(Y/N): Zip it, Spike!

However, the damage had already been done as the rest of the bunch slowly disperses and Fluttershy's eyes shrink to points and the taunt plays in her mind again.

Foals: (In Fluttershy's mind) Fluttershy, Fluttershy, Fluttershy can hardly fly!

The chant in her mind kept repeating as the background going red and manifesting dozens of pairs of staring eyes that gather to form a tunnel and she starts to hyperventilate. A sinister basso begins to laugh under the chant. When she can take no more of this horror, she gallops off sobbing at every step with her mane blowing back over her face. (Y/N) was surprised by that as he rushes off after her.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, wait!

Rainbow Dash sees (Y/N) going after Fluttershy and follows him as they both were flying right behind her.

Rainbow Dash: Oh come on Fluttershy, so some punks poked a little fun at you and you got stage fright, big deal.

(Y/N) smacks Rainbow Dash with his wing once again.

(Y/N): You're NOT helping!

Rainbow Dash: W-What I meant to say was, you're really going to quit just cause of that?

Fluttershy then stops and turns to face them and Fluttershy was so sad that she had tears pouring out of her eyes.

Fluttershy: *sobbing* Yes!

When (Y/N) sees Fluttershy's crying face, he then goes wide-eyed and get's a quick flashback in his head from something that apparently happened to him in his past. He was very young and was with his mother at the time on Earth. He had the same sobbing face that Fluttershy had while flying in the air over the clouds and speaking to his mother about something in his room, but whatever it was, he could not remember anything else after that.

When (Y/N) got back to reality, he shakes his head to get the thought out of his mind before getting a worried look about Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, please don't cry.

Rainbow Dash: We need you!

Fluttershy: *sobbing* I'm sorry Rainbow Dash. I'm sorry (Y/N), I just don't have the courage right now. . .

Fluttershy gallops away in sadness and (Y/N) reaches his hoof out to her in some vain to stop her, but it was no use. Rainbow Dash slumps to the ground as she felt bad for how Fluttershy was feeling right now.

Rainbow Dash: *sighs* I can't believe that event made her this sensitive.

(Y/N) doesn't say anything as he kept on staring in the direction to where Fluttershy went, which made Rainbow Dash confused.

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N). . .? Are you alright?

(Y/N) then turns back to Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Huh? Oh, yeah. I'm fine, Dash.

(Y/N) then get's a sad look on his face as he looks back at the direction that he was facing.

(Y/N): Hey. . . why don't you go back to check on the other Pegasi. I think I need some alone time as well.

Rainbow Dash: Are you sure?

(Y/N): Yeah. . . go on. Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine.

Rainbow Dash was skeptical from that before she nods and flies back to the practice track. When Rainbow Dash was out of sight, (Y/N) get's a slightly worried look.

(Y/N): What was that? That. . . memory? It was just like that dark aura that I discovered not too long ago. What happened to me back then? Why am I getting these flashbacks that just. . . give me a bad feeling?

(Y/N) then looks back to where Fluttershy galloped off to and get's a serious look.

(Y/N): I guess I can worry about that later. Right now, Fluttershy needs my help.

(Y/N) flies around the meadow to look for Fluttershy to see where she went and looks around thoroughly for her, until he sees a couple of animals run by him which gives him an idea and he flies over to where they were going. Eventually, he hears some sobbing as he flies further towards where it was coming from and eventually sees a figure laying down on the ground beside a tree and (Y/N) hides behind another tree to then peek out from it to then see Fluttershy lying by the tree roots dead ahead. She is face down in the grass, with the critters ranged around her and her rabbit Angel combing out her mane. (Y/N) was simply just getting sad seeing Fluttershy sad.

(Y/N): Poor Fluttershy. . .

A poke at one hind leg from a squirrel brings her head up, exposing a face streaked with tears and spotted with loose blades of grass, and the squirrel brings an acorn from its bulging cheeks and offers it up. Fluttershy sniffles and smiles as she pats it on the head.

Fluttershy: Oh, thank you, but I'm afraid a couple of little acorns won't solve my big flying problem.

Angel who was on her head then points in another direction, from which a quack is heard, and Fluttershy looks over to some ducks.

Fluttershy: I tried, but you should've seen those ponies laughing at me. . .

Two birds then chirp as they flutter down and each get a hank of her mane in their beaks to pull her up.

Fluttershy: I know it's important to have confidence in myself. . .

A badger standing on a tree root lets her have a piece of its mind by doing gestures.

Fluttershy: Yes, yes, I do remember. The river was swelling. . .

It chatters once again as it flops down before sitting back up straight.

Fluttershy: . . .And you were scared. . .

The badger chatters once more as it puts its paws on it's hips.

Fluttershy: . . .Yes, I did tell you to never give up. . . and to believe in yourself.

Now it all falls together, as her eyes widen which soon turns to a look filled with determination.

Fluttershy: You're right, my friends. I shouldn't give up. I will get my confidence up and show everypony that I am a good flyer!

Fluttershy then launches herself straight up and breaks through the tree's foliage to hover in the clear sky.

Fluttershy: A great flyer!

(Y/N): That's the spirit!

As soon as (Y/N)'s voice was heard, Fluttershy squealed and hid behind the tree that she was just above.

Fluttershy: W-W-Who's there?! W-What's there?! Please, don't laugh at me!

(Y/N): *chuckles* Fluttershy, it's just me.

(Y/N) then comes out of hiding and walks towards to where Fluttershy was and when her animals friends see him, they get excited as they all surround (Y/N) which made him smile.

(Y/N): It's great to see you little critters as well.

Fluttershy peeks outs from behind the tree with a blush on her face before revealing herself to (Y/N) and slowly walks up to him a little bit guilty.

Fluttershy: I-I'm sorry that I made you worried, (Y/N).

(Y/N): You don't need to apologize at all, Fluttershy. Because I'm going to help you!

Fluttershy was very surprised from that.

Fluttershy: Really?

(Y/N): Of course, you want to get the courage in order to get better at your flight speed, so in order to learn, you need a coach, and I'm willing to volunteer.

Fluttershy smiles from that as (Y/N) is going to help her out with her flight problem.

(Y/N): Come on, let's go!

(Y/N) and Fluttershy along with her animal friends then go to an area to where she can train herself.

Later somewhere in a more open area in the forest, rock montage music begins to play as Fluttershy was now trotting in place with some additional attire on her with each foreleg now bearing a red/white striped sweatband, each hind one a white leg warmer with red trim at the lower edge. (Y/N) was now wearing a (F/C) baseball cap and Angel was holding a whistle. (Y/N) could tell Fluttershy was ready to begin her training as he gives a wink to Angel which signals him to blow the whistle that he had.

At the sound of the whistle, Fluttershy starts to lift herself off of the ground and fly off at a steady pace over (Y/N) and her animal friends. The animals then put on some masks that were of other ponies which causes Fluttershy to panic and clap her hooves over her eyes. She then crashes into a tree which made (Y/N) cringe a little. As soon as Fluttershy takes in the scope of her blunder, her eyes shrink to points and she covers them again, but not until (Y/N) uses his magic to teleport her in front of him and he gives Fluttershy a reassuring smile.

(Y/N): Don't worry, you're just getting started. We'll definitely make some progress.

After that, a mouse is standing on Fluttershy's back as she does push-ups using her wings and the other animals and (Y/N) watch. As soon as they clap on their masks, she loses her cool and hits the ground which makes (Y/N) sigh, but he knows that she can do it.

Next, a rope being stretched out with a red pennant attached to it is being pulled by a butterfly at full strength as the rope extends over a mud puddle. Fluttershy tries to pull on the rope with all of her might, but when she sees the masked observers before her, she stops pulling and instantly gets yanked backwards into the mud. (Y/N) carries her out of the mud and cleans her off with his magic. He then gives her a determined smile as he puts his hoof on her shoulder.

(Y/N): Keep going! Don't let your fear own what you can do!

Fluttershy gulps from that as the other animals around (Y/N) nod in agreement with him.

At another section, she leans down next to Angel and (Y/N) with a fiercely determined look. At Angel's whistle, she lifts off and zooms ahead past the crowd and a dandelion with a full head of seeds only one of which flutters loose from her passage.

She then does push-ups again with the mouse on her back, this time in a puddle of water and although she silently cries out, she keeps her wings pumping and (Y/N) slowly nods as he could definitely tell that she was trying her best.

At the tug-of-war again, set up in the grass rather than the mud pit. Now, though, it takes three butterflies rather than one to drag her over the centerline, however Fluttershy was not giving up just yet.

Her next dandelion speed trial blows all the seeds loose, and when the push-ups resume, there are two mice and a squirrel on her back. Also, she is now using only one feather on each wing to support their weight and hers. A tear starts to run from one eye as one mouse unmasks and then it sucks itself right back up where it came from as she grimaces with pain and determination. When she notices that she's doing better she looks towards (Y/N) who had an excited look as he nods vigorously and Fluttershy let's out a huge grin.

At the tug-of-war once again, she was able to swiftly yank the rope to her side, sending a small flock of butterflies winging away from the other. A few small thuds mark their impact at a tree which prompts her to fly up and look worriedly after them only to find both the insects and several birds cheering her success. (Y/N) flies up right beside Fluttershy with a huge smile as he pulls her in for a one-hoof hug.

(Y/N): That was amazing, Fluttershy!

This caused her to beam proudly, but blush in slight embarrassment.

One more speed trial strips the seeds off an entire patch of dandelions, and a grinning Angel pops up to root her on. She does one lazy twirl amid the scatter of drifting seeds, smiles gratefully down at the unmasked animals who were cheering her on. (Y/N) gives her both a smile and a wink which makes her blush for a second before she silhouettes herself against the sun with one foreleg extended in a dramatic pose.

(Y/N): (Fluttershy has improved a lot in the last hour. She's definitely ready now.)

Back the running track, many Pegasi were still gathered around for tryouts as Flitter zooms past them, Twilight, Rainbow, and Spike for another speed run.

Twilight Sparkle: That's wonderful, Flitter. Much better than yesterday.

Rainbow Dash: This is crazy awesome! We're gonna smash that record!

A squirrel then chitters, points, and nudges at Twilight's leg.

Spike: What did he say?

Twilight Sparkle: Do I look like I speak squirrel?

Spike then notices something in the distance.

Spike: What's that?

The two mares follow his gaze. "That" was Fluttershy, who was flying in with the sun at her back and her training crew running/flying to keep pace. She has removed her workout gear, (Y/N) was flying right behind her and both him and Angel have shed their cap and whistle. Fluttershy passes all the ponies and settles down behind the starting line. (Y/N) lands right beside Spike, Twilight, and Rainbow Dash as they all smiled that Fluttershy was finally going to try and fly for them.

Angel and a ferret massage her forelegs as she glares resolutely ahead. After they have backed off, she starts her engines and she barrels ahead, flapping as if her life depended on it. The anemometer spins at a lively clip, but the gauge shows that the needle has topped out barely halfway to the first mark. When Fluttershy sees this, she was baffled.

Fluttershy: 2.3? 2.3?! That has to be some kind of mistake! I worked so hard!

Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy, that's a huge improvement!

(Y/N): And you did work so hard. I was right there with you.

Rainbow Dash: You did awesome, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: No, I didn't. I thought I'd gotten over my nerves, but they still got the best of me! There's no way I'll fly with 10.0 wing power tomorrow!

Rainbow Dash however didn't care about that.

Rainbow Dash: So you won't fly with 10.0 wing power. Every bit counts!

Fluttershy: How would you feel if everypony else was flying with 10.0 wing power and you were flying with 2.5?

Spike: Actually, it was only 2.3, and- Ow!

(Y/N) smacks Spike upside the head once again as both him and Twilight glare at Spike and motion for him to zip it.

Rainbow Dash: Well, uh. . . I'd feel. . . um. . .

Fluttershy: Exactly! Humiliated!

Fluttershy sobs once again and she trots off with the animals following her.

Fluttershy: *sobbing* I'm sorry, Rainbow Dash, I just can't do it!

Rainbow Dash get's a concerned look from Fluttershy's uneasiness while (Y/N) was just worried for her.

Spike: It's okay, Rainbow Dash, you've still got plenty of wing power for your tornado. You'll be able to lift tons of water up to Cloudsdale!

Twilight and (Y/N) look at each other with an agreeing glare and (Y/N) does a gesture that said "get him out of here." Twilight then hoists Spike up and they both walk off. (Y/N) then walks up to Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: *sighs* If only there was a way to lift Fluttershy out of the dumps.

(Y/N) looks towards the direction that Fluttershy went off to before getting a serious look.

(Y/N): Leave that to me.

Rainbow Dash looks at (Y/N) surprised from that.

(Y/N): I'm not sure that I'll be able to convince her to come. . . but I'll at least try.

Rainbow Dash nods at that.

Rainbow Dash: Go ahead after her, (Y/N). I'll see you tomorrow.

(Y/N) nods as he leaves for the day so that he can try and talk Fluttershy into helping out with the tornado tomorrow.

Later in the evening, (Y/N) flies over to where Fluttershy's cottage was and walks up to the front door. When he reaches it, he simply knocks on the door softly to see if there was any response, but there was nothing.

(Y/N): Fluttershy? It's me, (Y/N).

Fluttershy let's out nothing from that as (Y/N) continues to stand at the door.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, please. I know you felt like you didn't make much of a difference today, but I want to help you out.

There was still awkward silence from that as (Y/N) sighs at that.

(Y/N): Please, Fluttershy. . . please?

The same silence came once again as (Y/N) looks down before he was about to turn away and leave her alone. . . but after a second, a voice was heard from inside of the cottage.

Fluttershy: . . . . . .It's open.

(Y/N) hears that as he slowly opens the door and walks inside of Fluttershy's cottage to see her sitting down by herself alone in the dark facing away from (Y/N). (Y/N) was just feeling sad just looking at Fluttershy's depression as he walks to her and sits right beside her.

(Y/N): Are you doing alright?

Fluttershy doesn't say anything at first from that as she still faces away from (Y/N), but after a couple of seconds she immediately throws herself onto (Y/N) and hugs him and rests her head on his chest while sobbing mildly.

(Y/N) was surprised by that at first before he hugs her back and let's the meek Pegasus shed her tears as she needed a chest to cry on.

(Y/N): Public humiliation huh?

Fluttershy: *sobbing* Mm-hmm.

(Y/N): I can understand what you're going through, Fluttershy. Being the middle of a huge crowd, you do something that makes other laugh at, and it get's inside of your head for life. But you can't let that haunt you, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: *sobbing* I know. But it just comes back. If I go there tomorrow and only go with only a few wing power, I'll be a laughing stock.

(Y/N): But Fluttershy. . .

Fluttershy: *sobbing* (Y/N), I can't! I just can't go back out there! I don't want it to happen again!

As Fluttershy continues to cry, (Y/N) couldn't help but just worry for her as he looks at her just sobbing in his chest. He didn't want to see his friends, and not even Fluttershy sad, but how does one tell them to get over a lifelong traumatization?

(Y/N) didn't know any words at first on how he can get Fluttershy out of her sadness. However, it took a minute, before (Y/N) thought of something that he can say that can help Fluttershy out.

(Y/N): Is that really what you think?

Fluttershy takes her head off of (Y/N)'s chest and looks up to him still in tears when he said that.

Fluttershy: *sniffles* Huh?

(Y/N): I know you think that everypony out there is going to think that you can hardly even fly fast, but what about Rainbow Dash? What about Twilight? They don't look at you like that.

Fluttershy: *sobbing* But (Y/N), Rainbow Dash trained her entire life to get to where she is now and Twilight isn't even a Pegasus so she wouldn't know what it was like.

(Y/N): Yes, I know that, but they don't care. And I don't care, either. But we don't want to see you wear yourself down like this.

Fluttershy: *sobbing* It's just not possible, (Y/N)! I can't get it out of my head! I CAN'T DO IT!!

Fluttershy was crying harder at that point, but not before (Y/N) grabs both her cheeks to make her looks at him.

(Y/N): No! No! Listen to me! You got into their heads! You got into my head!

Fluttershy: *sobbing* W-What?

(Y/N): Those foals from back then think that you're super bad! That you don't even belong there! But the real truth is, is that they see something in you that you don't even see in yourself!

Fluttershy looks down at the ground for a second to think about what he just said before looking back at him.

(Y/N): They kept laughing at you to prevent you from seeing that! But you need to know that I'm different, many ponies out there are different! I'm not laughing at you right now at all Fluttershy because I WANT to help you! I WANT to help you see that!

Fluttershy goes wide-eyed from that as (Y/N) continues to speak as he also had tiny amounts of tears coming out of his eyes.

(Y/N): When we trained together out in the forest earlier today, I saw you make a lot of mistakes, but did I laugh at you? No! I knew you had it in you this entire time and that's what allowed you to keep going and make a huge improvement from the first time you flew out at the practice track!

Fluttershy just kept on listening as more tears came out of eyes, but this time, they weren't about her humiliation, they were about (Y/N)'s resolve.

(Y/N): Listen Fluttershy, if ponies want to laugh at you because you don't have the skills that they do, then they're the ones who need to be laughed at, not you! You have so much potential to even go above and beyond and I know that! That's exactly why I'm here right now!

Fluttershy's sad frown then turns into a small smile as tears still kept pouring out of her eyes.

(Y/N): Our friends believe that you can do it! I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN DO IT! So please Fluttershy, please stop thinking that you'll be humiliated in front of everypony! As long as I'm around, I won't let that happen! You are like a soaring butterfly to me, Fluttershy!

Fluttershy was so taken by that for a few seconds that she sniffles before she just bursts out into complete tears, crying and she hugs (Y/N) tightly which he returns. (Y/N) hugs her back as he strokes her mane gently and pats her on the back.

(Y/N): There there. Go ahead. Just let it all out, Fluttershy. Let it all out.

(Y/N) couldn't see it, but Fluttershy had a smile on her face from hearing everything that (Y/N) just told her.

It went on for a few minutes but, Fluttershy eventually stops crying and she let's go of (Y/N) to break the hug and wipe her left over tears.

(Y/N): Feeling better, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: *sniffs* Yes. Thank you, (Y/N). I-It's just that. . . nopony has ever said that to me before.

(Y/N): Well, I guess I'm the first. I believe in you with all of my heart, Fluttershy. Honest. I'll never leave your side, ever!

Fluttershy blushes from that as she looks to the ground shyly from that while hiding her face behind her mane.

A thought then comes into her mind as it made her blush tomato red as she didn't know if she should do something so bold, but after what (Y/N) said, she was going to try anyway.

Fluttershy: Um. . . uh. . . (Y/N). . .?

(Y/N): Yeah, what is it? Is there something else bothering you?

Fluttershy: N-N-N-No. There isn't. . . it's just. . .

Fluttershy looks up to (Y/N) before she slowly and reluctantly caresses both of his cheeks with her hooves which made (Y/N) blush.

(Y/N): F-Fluttershy?

Fluttershy bit her lip for a second before she closes her eyes to then close the gap between her and (Y/N)'s lips as she kisses him gently.

(Y/N) goes wide-eyed as he didn't think Fluttershy would have the guts to even do something like that. However, he then closes his eyes to relax and return the kiss as well. He then wraps his hooves around Fluttershy to hold her a little closer which made her squeak, but she continues to just relax with the moment that she was having with (Y/N) as it felt like an eternity.

Eventually, the kiss ended as they both break their lips from their faces and Fluttershy face was just very red from doing something so straightforward and both her and (Y/N) stare at each other for a moment before Fluttershy looks away very embarrassed and so did (Y/N).

Fluttershy: I. . . um. . .

(Y/N): . . .Y-Yeah. . .

Both continued to look away slightly embarrassed as (Y/N) rubs the back of his head.

(Y/N): I. . . guess I'll see you tomorrow so we can get the tornado up and running to Cloudsdale.

(Y/N) then goes to walk out of the cottage, but when he was about to exit, Fluttershy grabs his hoof.

Fluttershy: W-Wait. Um. . . i-if you don't mind (Y/N), can you spend the night here. . . with me?

(Y/N) blushes from that before he gives a smile.

(Y/N): Sure. I'll stay.

Fluttershy smiles from that as she hugs (Y/N) once again to then rest her head on his chest. (Y/N) smiles down at the cute, shy Pegasus resting on him as he rubs her back and rests his head over her head.

The next day at the highland reservoir outside of Ponyville, it is now daybreak, and Twilight, Rainbow Dash, and Spike are gathered at the edge, along with a much larger version of the track anemometer. A long line of ponies stretches back toward the village.

Above the reservoir is Cloudsdale as a Pegasus comes out and rockets down towards the crowd of ponies at the reservoir and it revealed to be Spitfire in her Wonderbolt attire as the crowed cheers for her.

Rainbow Dash then puts her cap on and flies above the crew.

Rainbow Dash: Are we ready to do this?

Pegasi: Yeah!

The crowd cheers and Twilight adds her voice to the multitude. Rainbow lands as Spike comes running with his notepad to show her something important.

Spike: Look!

Rainbow at the notepad that Spike had which shows a list of ponies' heads, all of which are checked off except for one, Thunderlane who was marked with an X.

Rainbow Dash: Lazy Thunderlane! Where is he?! He's been trying to get out of tornado duty the whole time with his fake coughing and all. Rumble, where's your lazy brother?

A tiny little colt named Rumble speaks up at that.

Rumble: He's got the feather flu. He's down at Ponyville Hospital.

Spike: But he's not the only one.

Spike holds up his pad, flipped to a different page that shows every pony but one X'ed.

The news flash drops a very large monkey wrench into Rainbow's brain as she blinks in shock.

Spike: What about (Y/N)? Wasn't he supposed to be here as well?

Rainbow Dash: *sighs* I don't know what happened to him, but all I know is that he's trying to get Fluttershy to come. I don't know what else to add besides that I don't know if he'll succeed or not.

Twilight then was counting her math on an abacus and she uses her magic to slide the beads around.

Twilight Sparkle: Let's see, with those eight sick Pegasi out with the feather flu and two absent. . . *gasps* Oh no!

Rainbow then rushes up beside her, having ditched her cap and whistle for a pair of goggles propped on her forehead.

Rainbow Dash: Don't tell me we won't be able to break the windspeed record?

Twilight Sparkle: No. . .

Rainbow felt relieved from that, but what Twilight said was just the beginning.

Twilight Sparkle: . . .You might not have enough wing power to create a tornado powerful enough to lift the water to Cloudsdale!

Spike: Well, should we pack up?

Rainbow Dash glances toward the line, all of whose members are at a loss and Spitfire checks a wristwatch on her foreleg with visible impatience. Rainbow Dash thought for a second before getting a determined look.

Rainbow Dash: No. Of course not. Forget the record. Cloudsdale still needs water!

Twilight and Spike hurry to their posts as Rainbow addresses the crew.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, everypony! Let's give it all we've got! On the sound of the horn, we take off!

The Pegasi all then put their goggles on as Rainbow Dash glances down at Twilight, who flips switches on the back of the anemometer's base and then waves across the way. Spike sucks in a few bushels of air and lets them go through the horn, producing a bellowing blast that starts the ponies into the air. Rainbow watches them fall into formation and fly in a tight circle to start a tornado forming. The wind kicks up and the measuring device squeaks to life.

Spike: You think they're gonna make it to eight hundred wing power?

Twilight Sparkle: I sure hope so!

Twilight then takes a look at the needle on the anemometer as it slowly rises.

Twilight Sparkle: One hundred and fifty wing power. Two hundred and fifty wing power.

Inside the whirlwind, the flyers keep up the pace as Rainbow darts among them. The needle on the anemometer then goes past 500.

Twilight Sparkle: Five hundred wing power!

The water surface is now lifting up, with droplets springing up from the surface due to the pressure differential. Now the wind is so strong that Twilight has to grab one end of the anemometer's base to keep from being swept away and Spike digs his claws into the other, scoring the metal.

Twilight Sparkle: Seven hundred and fifty wing power!

Now the funnel cloud is really grooving and the water responds, a column slowly rising out of the Reservoir, but only slowly.

Spike: This looks like the best that they can do!

Twilight takes a look at the anemometer to see that it's not going anywhere above 760.

Twilight Sparkle: We need more wing power! If only there was some extra Pegasi with wings to help out!

???: Then we're happy to help!

Twilight and Spike look to see both (Y/N) and Fluttershy standing just outside of the tornado as they both had goggles on and they wave to their friends who had smiles on their faces.

Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy! (Y/N)! You made it!

(Y/N): Yeah, don't worry, we'll make sure that the water get's up all the way to Cloudsdale! Right Fluttershy?

Fluttershy nods at that, but she looks at the tornado that was happening with a scared look. (Y/N) however puts his hoof around her to calm her down.

(Y/N): Remember, I going to be right beside you this whole time okay?

Fluttershy's fear went away after that as it turns into a determined look. (Y/N) then extends a hoof out to Fluttershy which she accepts and they both swiftly fly up inside of the tornado together to fly alongside the other Pegasi.

Back inside of the tornado, Rainbow looks back over her shoulder and smiles upon catching sight of her friends.

At the anemometer, Twilight notices the needle started to shift a lot more.

Twilight Sparkle: It's moving! They're doing it! Seven ninety five! Seven ninety eight! Fluttershy's surpassed her best wing power number!

In the tornado, the Pegasi start to pick up more speed which Fluttershy sees and begins to flag badly. Her ears perk up as the all-too-familiar taunt plays in her mind and images of three heads float before her.

Foals: (In Fluttershy's mind) Fluttershy, Fluttershy, Fluttershy can hardly fly!

Fluttershy got scared as the taunt plays in her mind, but not before she hears (Y/N)'s voice as well.

(Y/N): (In Fluttershy's mind) Don't be scared. This is your moment to shine, Fluttershy. To prove them wrong.

Fluttershy goes wide-eyed from that as she starts to hear more of (Y/N).

(Y/N): (In Fluttershy's mind) Keep going! Don't let your fear own what you can do!

Fluttershy: (Y/N). . .!

(Y/N): (In Fluttershy's mind) As long as I'm around, I won't let that happen to you! You are like a soaring butterfly to me, Fluttershy! I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN DO IT!

Fluttershy: I am not going to fail you, (Y/N)!

With that being said, Fluttershy get's a fierce look and rockets ahead of the entire crew and (Y/N) sees this which made him smile brightly.

(Y/N): (That's it! Keep going Fluttershy!)

With all of her might, Fluttershy flies ahead and back outside the anemometer hits 800 to set off a beeper and flashing light set at this mark. The water from the Reservoir has nearly reached the top of the tornado as outside, it bursts upward to form a long, graceful arc that touches down in a large hopper at the edge of Cloudsdale. Spitfire's jaw hangs open in unadulterated disbelief as she lowers her goggles and Twilight and Spike jump happily, holding on to each other.

Twilight Sparkle: She did it! She did it! They all did it!

The Pegasi keep flying fast until the last of the water has been sucked away. Spike then half-runs, half-jumps over to the horn and blows a note. The combination of his momentum and the wind causes the thing to roll away with him. In response, the tornado slowly dismantles itself, leaving a spiral of ponies to fly up. They each come down, cheering and stomping, and both Rainbow and (Y/N) join them in short order. They both had their goggles down around their necks, and both hoof bump before looking up worriedly.

Fluttershy was still flying in circles and evidently so amped up that the "stop" signal never registered with her. However, (Y/N) flies up to stop her which ends up with Fluttershy colliding with (Y/N) as they both tumble in the air for a second before coming to a stop as (Y/N) held Fluttershy in his hooves.

(Y/N): Don't worry Fluttershy, you can take it easy now.

Fluttershy: Whuh, what? Did we do it?

(Y/N): Yes, Fluttershy! We did it! You did it!

Fluttershy: I. . . did it?

Fluttershy got so happy by that she hugged (Y/N) tightly which he returns.

Fluttershy: I did it! I did it, (Y/N)!

After they both break the hug, Rainbow Dash flies up to her.

Rainbow Dash: That was awesome, Fluttershy! I knew you would be able to do it!

They both trade a high five with their wings before they all lower down to the ground next to Cloud Chaser and Flitter.

Flitter: Great job, Fluttershy, that was awesome!

Cloud Chaser: Yeah, we couldn't have done it without you.

Fluttershy smiles shyly from that. Spitfire then approaches Rainbow Dash:

Spitfire: Nice job, Rainbow Dash. You may not have set a new record, but you showed a lot of guts.

Rainbow Dash: Thanks, but if you wanna talk guts, then you've gotta give it to my number one flyer, Fluttershy! Let's hear it for Fluttershy!

Fluttershy manages a timid half-smile, then cringes at Rainbow Dash addressing her like that. The crowd then picks up Fluttershy and tosses her in the air repeatedly to congratulate her and they also chant something that she would never hear in her life.

Crowd: Fluttershy! Fluttershy! Fluttershy can really fly!

Fluttershy couldn't help but just smile at everypony cheering for her. Spike bounds merrily away, playing a small flute made from a forked tree branch. Twilight follows him, then Rainbow and Spitfire, (Y/N), and finally Fluttershy, smiling and waving as the cheering crowd carries her off. (Y/N) takes a look back at Fluttershy which she notices, and he winks at her which makes Fluttershy blush with a smile. Fluttershy then thinks of a letter to write to Princess Celestia.

Fluttershy: (Dear Princess Celestia, Sometimes you can feel like what you have to offer is too little to make a difference, but today, I learned that everypony's contribution is important, no matter how small. If you just keep your head high, do your best, and believe in yourself, anything can happen.)

Chapter 14 End.

Chapter 15: Ponyville Confidential

It was a nice day out in Ponyville today as many ponies were out today. . . but it wasn't a normal day as if seeing ponies walk around town everyday. Apparently, a newspapers have been trending all over Ponyville with the enigmatic title, Gabby Gums and a lot of ponies have been interested ever since it got out to the entire town.

We now see the all knowing Hero of Ponyville as he was on his way to go to the spa and relax with his friends and he sees everypony around reading newspapers which confuses him.

(Y/N): What's with all of the newspapers? I haven't seen anything like this be popular in Ponyville before.

Mayor Mare then walks out of the town hall to approach (Y/N).

Mayor Mare: (Y/N), have you just said that you do not know what's been so popular around Ponyville right now?

(Y/N) turns to the mayor and nods at that.

Mayor Mare then pulls out a rolled up newspaper that she had and tosses it to (Y/N) which he catches.

Mayor Mare: There has been funny columns trending all over Ponyville and get this. . . Gabby Gums who is the pony who has been publishing these stories is from the Foal Free Press.

This intrigues (Y/N) as he opens the newspaper up to read what Mayor Mare is talking about.

Mayor Mare: They've have doing a wonderful job with keeping everypony entertained with all of the gossip going around, that they just had to be expanded to the Ponyville News Stand. I gave them authorization of allowing the foals to publish their stories out to all of Ponyville.

As Mayor Mare was speaking, (Y/N) continues to read the newspaper and as he reads it, he was slowly getting an uneasy look from reading it.

Mayor Mare: To me, this should keep many more ponies occupied for the day and not have them be so dull. Don't you agree, (Y/N)?

When (Y/N) finishes reading the newspaper, he cringes at it as if he knows that there is something wrong with all of the stories in it. He then looks up at the mayor confused.

(Y/N): And. . . you're okay with this?

Mayor Mare: Of course.

(Y/N): You're okay with titles like, "Epic Rainfail" or "Cranky Doodle's Toupee Collection?"

Mayor Mare: *laughs* I know. It's wonderful stories isn't it?

(Y/N): Uh. . . well. . . while some of these are indeed true, you do know that it's talking about the ponies' private lives right?

Mayor Mare: All the more why it's interesting and great gossip. I mean look at those well-abiding citizens over there.

Mayor Mare points to a direction which (Y/N) turns to and he sees the two besties Lyra Heartstrings and Bon Bon laughing together at the newpaper that they were reading. He raises an eyebrow at this and looks at the newspaper that he's holding before handing it back to Mayor Mare.

(Y/N): Gabby Gums? Not interested.

Mayor Mare: Really? It's very entertaining.

(Y/N): Maybe for you, but I don't really like that kind of gossip too much. It's a little bit too personal for my liking.

Mayor Mare: Well, if you say so. Where are you heading off to now, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Going to go and relax with my friends at the spa. They're expecting me there any minute now actually.

Mayor Mare: Okay then. If you don't like Gabby Gums then I won't judge you for it, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Thank you and please. . . be careful of what you read in those newspapers. They all might not be for everypony.

Mayor Mare: Will do.

(Y/N) nods at that as he flies off to go and meet up with his friends at the Ponyville Spa, however as he goes off, the mayor turns to a page that makes her gasp in shock.

Mayor Mare: H-How did this get into the newspaper?! How did somepony know that I dye my mane?!

At the Ponyville Spa, The Mane 7 minus Rainbow Dash was enjoying their time together at the spa as Rarity, (Y/N), Twilight, Applejack, and Spike are relaxing on the lounge chairs in various ways. Twilight reads the Foal Free Press with a crimp secured on the pink streak in her tail. Applejack lies on her belly with a blanket draped over her, Spike has cucumber slices on his eyes while laying on his back, (Y/N) was laying on his belly as well with hot stones on his back and a blanket over his flank area, and finally Rarity, in her favorite robe, had a towel around her mane and is reading a copy of her Gabby Gums as Lotus looks after her. Fluttershy and Pinkie are in the tub with manes their wrapped in towels.

Rarity: Oh, this is the life, isn't it, everypony? The best hooficure I've ever had!

A pony then gives Applejack a vigorous massage as she was enjoying it.

Applejack: *voice vibrating* You said it, ooh. . .

(Y/N): *relieved sigh* This treatment, I'll definitely feel for the next few days.

Spike: *sighs* I agree, I don't know if I've ever been so relaxed.

Suddenly, Rainbow Dash bursts in the room.

Rainbow Dash: You guys!

Spike bolts upright with a yell as the cucumber slices pop off his eyes and land on Rainbow's as she gallops in with a newspaper in her teeth that she sits down.

Rainbow Dash: The new Gabby Gums just came out! "The Great and Powerful Trixie's Secrets Revealed!"

Rarity: We already read that one, Rainbow Dash. Come on, relax, have a hooficure, it feels amazing.

Rainbow Dash pulls one of the slices off her face with her tongue and gulps it down.

Rainbow Dash: Did you forget who you're talking to? The day I get a hooficure is the day I turn in my daredevil license.

(Y/N): Tch. Tomboy.

Rainbow Dash: Hey! I haven't even got to read the Gabby Gums yet.

Spike then reaches in to grab the cucumber slice still on her eye.

Spike: Well, do it quietly, will ya?

He then opens her mouth and takes the one that she swallowed back out and puts it back on his other eye despite the fact that she just swallowed it.

Spike: Some of us are trying to unwind!

Twilight Sparkle: I like Gabby Gums too, but don't you think she can be a little mean?

(Y/N): Mean? Try straight up being just a complete snake. No, even worse! Snooping snakes!

Applejack: She's not a snake, (Y/N), she's a hoot!

Twilight then reads another title in the Gabby Gums newspaper and finds herself staring straight at a picture of Princess Celestia caught in the act of gorging herself on cake.

Twilight Sparkle: No, (Y/N)'s right. "Celestia Just Like Us"? Gabby Gums doesn't value anypony's privacy.

Rarity: Oh, lighten up, you two, it's nothing but harmless gossip!

(Y/N): Well yeah, gossip that can potentially be humiliating for someponies.

Pinkie then splashes out of the tub.

Pinkie Pie: Oh come on, (Y/N), it's all entertaining to read. I mean listen to this one. "Mayor Not Naturally Gray!" The Mayor in a mane dyeing scandal? Who wouldn't wanna read that?

She holds a newspaper up in front of herself, framing a photo of Mayor Mare and gray mane dye she is applying to cover her mane's natural color which is bright pink.

(Y/N): Popularity is no excuse for something that's personal and private for ponies. It's could be funny for one pony, but very embarrassing for the other.

Lotus applies some polish onto Twilight's hooves and Aloe appears to take the hot stones off of (Y/N)'s back.

Twilight Sparkle: I agree. I just can't help feeling sorry for the ponies featured in her columns.

Rainbow Dash: Are you kidding? Do you know how awesome it is to get your name in the paper?

(Y/N): One that features one of your most embarrassing secrets?

Rainbow Dash then looks up and thinks to herself about that.

Rainbow Dash: Well. . . when you put it that way. . .

Rarity: Don't listen to him, Rainbow Dash. Even if it was partially embarrassing, I would still give a laugh at it. In the meantime, why don't you join me in one of these delicious hooficures?

Twilight rolls her eyes good-humoredly and smiles toward Rainbow to tell her to go ahead.

Rainbow Dash: It's that good, huh? Well, maybe just one little hoof.

What the Mane 7 didn't notice was that a small Pegasus with a camera around him took a peek inside of the spa.

Rainbow Dash then walks over to an empty lounge chair next to Rarity and sits on her back stretched out. Lotus then attempts to give Rainbow a hooficure, but every time she tries to get a file near a rear hoof, she twitches one or both of them out of the way. Rainbow then chews her lower lip and shakes all over as if the file were a red-hot branding iron. Before its tip can make contact with her hoof, she jumps up off the chair with a yell and hovers above it.

Rainbow Dash: Forget it, I don't like ponies touching my hooves.

She then flies back to the newspaper that she dropped on the floor.

Rainbow Dash: Man. . . I'd love it if Gabby Gums did a story on me.

Spike: She did one on me.

Mane 7: WHAT?!

The Mane 7 instantly gathered around Spike from that and their sudden attention scares the cucumbers off his eyes and a cry from his mouth.

At the Ponyville schoolhouse, the Cutie Mark Crusaders are seen in front of a desk in the printing room as the trio were the infamous Gabby Gums trying to sell out all of their gossip around Ponyville. They were being journalists for their school this year so that they can finally get their Cutie Marks, but in order for them to try and accomplish their feats, they have to follow the editor in chief who is none other than the spoiled brat, Diamond Tiara. They tried to publish some vague stories out to the school, but Diamond Tiara wasn't not happy with that type of paper, so the Cutie Mark Crusaders instead made some rude, yet funny gossip about someponies which Diamond Tiara opened up to and allowed them to continue publishing their columns all around Ponyville.

Diamond Tiara sits in a high-backed chair behind a desk and has put the photo of herself on the wall. A layout table stands in one corner as a young colt named Shady squirts ink into a printing press, and two other young ponies, Ruby Pinch and Truffle are busy at the typewriters. The floor and machinery are liberally besmirched with pigment, as are Shady and the apron he wears.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders place down a photo of Spike at the desk doing his best ladies'-dragon impression that involved him wearing a fez, velvet bathrobe, and pipe emitting bubbles.

Apple Bloom: "Exclusive! Local Dragon Tells All! Spike opens up about Canterlot, naps, and his favorite jams!"

Scootaloo: It's our best column yet!

Diamond Tiara however was not happy with that type of news as she jumps on the desk and glares at them.

Diamond Tiara: More like your worst column yet! Gabby Gums didn't become the biggest thing in Ponyville with namby-pamby stories like this!

She throws the photo in their faces on the end of this and stalks out of the room angrily leaving the trio wincing at their failed attempt.

Apple Bloom: *sighs* Yeah, she's right. This column is a little softer than our usual gossip.

Sweetie Belle: Were you guys feeling guilty about all the gossip too? Like. . . maybe we could be hurting other ponies' feelings?

Apple Bloom: Yeah, I didn't wanna say anything because everypony loves Gabby Gums so much, but. . . I was sorta hoping we could start writing more stories like this one.

Scootaloo: Me too.

Sweetie Belle then picks the photo in her mouth, drops it into a trash can, and addresses the others resolutely.

Sweetie Belle: If we're gonna get our Cutie Marks, we've got to give the ponies what they want.

Each of them reluctantly raise their hooves before bumping them together, but they let out a slight moan that they had to continue their gossip on everypony.

The next day at Sugarcube Corner, the Mane 7 excluding Rainbow Dash were all gathered around each other reading the Gabby Gums newspaper once again, but this time they started to have different on what they think of on the Gabby Gums newspapers as Applejack shows her friends a newspaper of her that is apparently of her snoozing under a tree.

Applejack: "Applejack Asleep on the Job!" Can y'all believe this?! And this one: "Big McIntosh – What's He Hiding?"

She turns the page and shows a picture of the red stallion with Twilight's old Smarty Pants doll on his grip from Lesson Zero.

Applejack: Who the hay does this Gabby Gums think she is?!

(Y/N): You know, I wouldn't say I told you so, but. . .

Applejack then glares at him.

Applejack: Don't even think about it.

(Y/N): *quickly* . . .Told you so!

Applejack then throws a rolled up newspaper in (Y/N)'s face.

(Y/N): Ow!

Twilight then brings up a photo of herself pontificating over a book in the library.

Twilight Sparkle: Listen to this one. "Twilight Sparkle: I Was a Canterlot Snob. A well-placed scaly source close to the prissy pony says Twilight Sparkle thinks Ponyville is nothing but muddy roads and low-class rubes."

Twilight then angrily glares at Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike!

Standing by the front door, he is so surprised by her outburst that he yells and belches fire over the paper in his hands and nothing is left but a charred ball.

Twilight Sparkle: How could you say such a thing?

Spike: Well, I didn't! Gabby Gums made that up! I never said anything like that!

(Y/N): This is what I'm telling you everypony! Gabby Gums is nothing, but a crazy and uncontrollable liar! She's posting what she wants so that other ponies can laugh at the gossip given and think that it's true.

Rarity: (Y/N), please! She's just a harmless schoolpony engaged in a little harmless gossip. You're really making too big a deal out of this.

(Y/N): Too big?! Rarity, this is starting to affect our friends and you're saying that it's no big deal at all?!

Rarity: It's just entertainment.

Twilight Sparkle: But think of the controversy! For all we know, they're all lies! Gabby Gums prints whatever she wants! She doesn't care whose reputation she destroys! "Fluttershy Has Tail Extensions!"

Twilight turns a page with her magic to bring up a profile shot of Fluttershy, with several red arrows pointing at her tail which appear to be rather longer than normal. Fluttershy got so mortified, that she silently sinks from view behind a ledge.

Twilight Sparkle: "Pinkie Pie is an Out-of-Control Party Animal!"

On another page Pinkie is standing in a full punchbowl with a lampshade on her head. A party is in full swing, but a horrified mare is trying to flee the scene.

Pinkie Pie: What?!

Pinkie immediately yanks the paper back to look at what Gabby Gums said in complete shock before crying.

Pinkie Pie: It's true! I do have a problem!

Pinkie then drops to the floor crying and (Y/N) walks up to her and pats her on the head to calm her down a bit.

(Y/N): Look at that. It's getting so bad it's hurting other ponies feelings.

Twilight then reads another page and Applejack and Fluttershy read it along with her.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, look! According to this one, the Cakes are breaking up!

Mr. and Mrs. Cake then immediately zip in from that as they hold a tray of cupcakes.

Mrs. Cake: We are?!

(Y/N): Now we definitely know that's a lie.

A loud crash is then heard at the door which has just been knocked off the hinges by Rainbow Dash and a huge mound of papers she is carrying.

Rainbow Dash: Well, my life is officially over. Gabby Gums has made it to Cloudsdale.

Rainbow Dash pulls out a newspaper that bears a picture of her during Lotus' attempted hoof-filing in the spa. However, she is smiling, suggesting that Featherweight either doctored it or snapped at just the right moment to capture that expression.

Twilight Sparkle: "Rainbow Dash: Speed Demon or Super Softie"?!

Rainbow Dash: I grabbed as many copies as I could, but it was too late! I'm a laughing stock!

She then drops to the floor dramatically in distraught of the news.

(Y/N): See Rarity? Do you see my point now? This is all going to far that it's now just straight up mean and humiliating.

Rarity: Honestly, you ponies have no sense of humor.

(Y/N) then rushes to Rarity angrily who was still reading a magazine.

(Y/N): Oh, really?!

(Y/N) then turns a page to show Rarity another page, and this one had her on it. Rarity looks at it for a second before going wide-eyed to see herself, sprawled out on her favorite fainting couch and in full meltdown mode.

(Y/N): "The Drama-Queen Diaries." Does that sound funny to see yourself like that?!

Rarity: I'll. . . I'll. . . I'LL DESTROY HER!!! She's reprinted my diary! How could Gabby Gums possibly get access to my private diary?!

Twilight then turns to another page in a newspaper and what she saw on it next made her gasp like she had seen a ghost. She covers her mouth in complete shock.

Twilight Sparkle: You guys! This one maybe the worst one yet!

Pinkie Pie: How come?

Twilight Sparkle: I-It's about (Y/N)! Come look!

(Y/N): Me?! What could Gabby Gums possibly get to embarrass me?!

The girls swiftly run to Twilight to read the headline that was about (Y/N) and when they read it, they all had the same reactions that Twilight had. They all jaw dropped as they slowly turned their heads to (Y/N) which just straight up gives him a worried look and his ears lay flat.

(Y/N): I shouldn't even know, should I?

The mares all looked at each other nervously, but didn't say a word. (Y/N) sighs worriedly as he slowly and reluctantly walks towards them and he reads the headline that was about him and after he read it. . .

. . .

. . .

. . .

He jaw dropped so wide that it could possibly either hit the floor or straight up break. After a few more seconds he shakes his head to regain his composure and just had a surprised look in general.

(Y/N): WHAT?!?!

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. . . "The Mystery about the Hero of Ponyville's Gender."

Twilight shows a picture to (Y/N) that had him and the other mares in a group hug and he was in the middle of it.

(Y/N): I'M NOT A GIRL!! Just because I hang around six mares week after week, says nothing about my gender!

Rainbow Dash: Well hey, don't ask. Don't tell.

Everypony angrily glares at Rainbow Dash as she flinches.

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! I was joking, okay!?

Twilight Sparkle: We've got to put a stop to this once and for all! Sweetie Belle's on the newspaper staff. Maybe she knows who Gabby Gums is.

(Y/N): I wonder if the Cutie Mark Crusaders are involved in this at all to be honest. They did say that they were on the journal team for their school.

Applejack: Sugarcube, I doubt Apple Bloom would have the audacity to even post things about her own sister.

Rarity: And my sister would never associate with anyone as beastly as Gabby Gums! I resent you even suggesting such a thing, (Y/N)! Why, she's the most innocent, most lovely-

Rarity is now at Carousel Boutique as she takes a look in Sweetie Belle's saddlebag and finds that she was hiding none other than. . .

You guessed it! Her private diary!

Rarity: MOST EVIL PONY IN EQUESTRIA! How could my own sister steal my private diary? How could my own sister be. . . Gabby Gums?!

Rarity instantly rushes to her living area and kicks the door open to find Sweetie Belle on the floor looking at a notepad.

Rarity: Et tu, Gabby Gums?!

Sweetie Belle instantly stood up in shock from that.

Sweetie Belle: *gasps* You know?! How'd you find out?!

Rarity shows her both the newspaper that had her on it and her private diary.

Rarity: The gilded pages of your betrayal!

Sweetie Belle: Oh, yeah.

Rarity: How could you do this to me?! You stole my secret diary and published it for all the world to read! Gossip can be a very hurtful thing. It is an invasion of privacy, just like when I snooped through your saddlebag. You didn't like that much, did you?

Sweetie Belle: No. . .

Rarity: What is important is that you understand how your column makes the ponies that you're writing about feel!

Sweetie Belle: I do understand, and we've all been feeling guilty, but we just want our Cutie Marks so badly!

Rarity then puts her hoof on her shoulder.

Rarity: Do you really think that writing nasty things and making everypony feel horrible is your destiny?

Sweetie Belle: Well, when you put it that way. . .

Sweetie Belle knew at this point that with Rarity knowing her and her friends as Gabby Gums, things were just going to get worse if they continue to do it. She told the other Cutie Mark Crusaders everything and they all knew that they just couldn't be journalists anymore if they hurt everypony that they gossip about that involved their embarrassing stories. They decided to go back to the schoolhouse and announce their resignation to Diamond Tiara of their journals, but. . .

Diamond Tiara: No! I won't let you quit!

Sweetie Belle: But the gossip we've been printing is hurting everypony's feelings!

Diamond Tiara: Feelings?! I don't care about feelings! Gabby Gums is my bread and butter, and I'm not gonna let you goody-two-horseshoes take that away from me!

Sweetie Belle: We're sorry, Diamond Tiara, but we've made our decision.

Scootaloo: Yeah, you can't force us to keep gossiping.

Diamond Tiara scowls at that, but it soon shifts into a calculating smile, and she holds up a file folder over her shoulder.

Diamond Tiara: When you see these. . . you may not want to quit after all.

The folder is thrown across, spilling out three full-color pictures when it hits the floor at the trio's feet. They suck in a disbelieving gasp at what they see next.

They're were embarrassing photos of them Sweetie having been pressed into modeling duty in a peacock looking costume, Scootaloo was in a mud puddle underneath the birds' nest, and there a photo of a page in Granny Smith's album with a picture of a double-diapered baby Apple Bloom.

When they each see these photos of themselves, they blush at those seeing that Diamond Tiara found that out.

Diamond Tiara: I told Featherweight to document everything and that's exactly what he did.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders see the camera Pegasus who has stuck his camera into the office through the open window and takes another shot.

Diamond Tiara sweeps the photos up and Scootaloo tries to grab them.

Scootaloo: Gimme those!

Diamond Tiara: Sorry, girls, property of the Foal Free Press. And if Gabby Gums really does go into retirement, I'll need something to fill that empty column space.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders are shocked by this. Diamond Tiara is actually going through extreme lengths to keep Gabby Gums going, and if they stop. . . she'll blackmail them and expose their embarrassing photos to all of Ponyville to laugh at.

Diamond Tiara: Now get out there and bring me more Gabby Gums!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders were now walking out in the meadows of Ponyville trying to think about what they should do in order to either get out of their blackmailing situation or just try and get a column in general so they can't get blackmailed at all.

Sweetie Belle: We'll find a way out of this, girls.

Scootaloo: We'll need to find somepony to get a column on.

However, the three weren't looking where they were going as they bump into somepony and that pony that they bumped into was none other than (Y/N) who had a stern look on his face.

(Y/N): Hello, "Gabby Gums."

Sweetie Belle: *gasps* How did you know?

(Y/N): Rarity told me everything. In fact, the entire town knows about how you three went around showing everypony around town the embarrassing stories of their lives.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders were surprised from that until Scootaloo speaks up.

Scootaloo: Don't suppose. . . you'd let us write a column on you?

(Y/N) deepens his glare at the trio as the flinched from that.

(Y/N): You three should be ashamed of yourselves. The citizens around the town are just not going to be unhappy if they see you, they'll shut you out. All of these stories that you've been publishing have caused nothing, but damage to anypony that you gossip about. Even in some cases, you lied! You made up stories that weren't even actually true! And calling me a girl!? For Celestia's sake, don't you three feel any guilt at all?!

The Cutie Mark Crusaders all grew sad looks from that as they answer (Y/N)'s question.

Sweetie Belle: Of course, we felt some guilt. I told Rarity the same thing.

(Y/N): Just one question. Why'd you do it?

Apple Bloom: We joined the journal team 'cause we were so desperate to earn our Cutie Marks. We didn't think it would come to this though.

(Y/N): I can understand that you three want your Cutie Marks so bad in your life. And I obviously understand that you're trying all kinds of new things in order to get them. But going THIS far?! You all have your own reputations as Gabby Gums ruined already with all of this!

Scootaloo: We know and we're sorry, (Y/N). Really, we are.

The three fillies then crouch to the ground in front of (Y/N) as if begging for forgiveness in him. He looks down at the three fillies and sighs.

(Y/N): Look, why are you even continuing this? Everypony is just going to reject your offer at this point to get a column to publish.

Apple Bloom: But we need one! Just one! Of anypony!

(Y/N): Ugh! Why are you so desperate?! Doesn't anypony else in your class think that this is a bad idea?

Sweetie Belle: No. . . not really.

(Y/N): Don't you have an editor as well? What do they have to say about it?

Scootaloo: They're completely okay with it. So until now, we didn't think it would be much of a problem. And she loved the columns that we gave her.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at that last part.

(Y/N): She? Who's this "she"?

Scootaloo goes wide-eyed as she realizing what she just said and the two other beside her get a worried look as they don't know what they should respond with. They then turn around and get into a huddle for a second.

Scootaloo: *whispers* What should we do? If we sell out Diamond Tiara, she'll sure to have our faces spread across the whole town!

Apple Bloom: *whispers* I don't know, but we're in a cornered right now. The biggest conundrum ever!

Sweetie Belle: *whispers* We have two options: A. Tell (Y/N) about Diamond Tiara so that he can tell the whole town as well and then get blackmailed in the end. B. Lie about not knowing who the editor is and not get blackmailed at all.

Apple Bloom: *whispers* I don't know y'all. He's right though. We've done too much already and we'll just make it worse if we do more.

Scootaloo: *whispers* But we can't let our faces in those photos get shown.

Sweetie Belle: *whispers* Hold on! Don't you think we should tell (Y/N) about that too?

Scootaloo: Huh?

Sweetie Belle: *whispers* He's an understanding type of guy. Maybe instead of doing a column on him, he could probably help us with not getting blackmailed.

Apple Bloom and Scootaloo look at each other from that and smiled.

Scootaloo: *whispers* True, he does nothing but help others out.

Apple Bloom: *whispers* And in the end it works out for everypony. Come on, let's tell him about Diamond Tiara and I'm sure we'll be able to be clear of those darn photos in the end.

Sweetie Belle: *whispers* We can trust him. I'm sure he'll think of something.

(Y/N): Ahem. I'm waiting. . .

The Cutie Mark Crusaders look back to see (Y/N) tapping his hoof on the ground impatiently and they looked at each other and nodded before walking up to him.

Apple Bloom: (Y/N). . . apparently we haven't told ya the whole truth. We're not really the ones who are deciding what should be published around Ponyville.

Sweetie Belle: There is an editor-in-chief who actually is in charge from choosing the stories to making sure it gets to press on time.

Scootaloo: We got a new one this year and. . . she's not really cooperative at all.

(Y/N): She must sound like somepony who's really got some nerve. Who is it?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Diamond Tiara.

(Y/N) goes shocked from that as he knew Diamond Tiara was known for trying to get her way no matter what others think.

(Y/N): Diamond Tiara!?

Apple Bloom: Yeah, she's been deciding all of this time of what get's published or not.

(Y/N): That spoiled brat! It all makes sense now! Let me make a hunch and say that she's ordering everypony around to make newspapers for her own amusement and doesn't care about what she publishes as long as it's entertaining for her.

Sweetie Belle: That's pretty much the whole story.

(Y/N): Don't you girls want to stop this?! Can't you quit if you don't want to work for her?

Apple Bloom: Of course, we wanted to quit! But we had no way out!

(Y/N): What do you mean no way out?

Scootaloo then get's a nervous look.

Scootaloo: Uh. . . she may have forced us in a way and now we're having to publish stories nonstop.

(Y/N): In what way?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders were hesitant to answer that as they all look to the ground with nervous looks.

(Y/N): Girls, I want to get you out of this, but I can't if you don't give me all of the details. Tell me, how is she forcing you to keep working for her?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders took a deep breath before answering (Y/N)'s question.

Sweetie Belle: She got some embarrassing looking photos of us from when we were trying to get some other columns to publish out there in the town and she threatened us that if we don't continue being Gabby Gums then she'd reveal those photos and get us exposed.

(Y/N) was so shocked to hear that, he then got a serious look.

(Y/N): We need to go and inform your sisters and the rest of my friends about this!

Apple Bloom: But how? With us being known as Gabby Gums, they'll for sure not even listen to us.

(Y/N) then get's a determined look as he smiles at the trio.

(Y/N): Well. . . they'll listen to me.

(Y/N) let's all of his friends know to meet him at Sugarcube Corner. It involved him getting through some obstacles, such as Rainbow Dash sitting on a ton of rain clouds, Twilight putting a force field around the library, getting Fluttershy to calm down and not cry, and even Applejack was reluctant to go with (Y/N) after he mentioned Gabby Gums, but if it was important, then she'll come along.

At the bakery, The Mane 7 and The Cutie Mark Crusaders are there as (Y/N) explained everything what was going on, why the Cutie Mark Crusaders kept posting the embarrassing stories about everypony, and the true culprit behind the whole Gabby Gums columns.

Applejack: So let me get this straight, these three have been in the journaling team and were forced to keep publishing those stories of us all cause of some bully at their school named Diamond Tiara?

(Y/N): In a nutshell? Yes, that's a very good summary.

Rarity then rushes up to Sweetie Belle in shock from this.

Rarity: Sweetie Belle, why haven't you ever told me that this was all cause of some fillies scandal?!

Sweetie Belle: We didn't think it would be a big deal until now.

Applejack: And Apple Bloom, why haven't you told anything about it either?

Apple Bloom: Well. . . who would believe that ponies at such a young age would be going over this limit all cause of Diamond Tiara?

Applejack: Me! I'm your big sister! We could've told Granny Smith as well. We would've had the situation handled by now.

Twilight Sparkle: This is bad, everypony. If Diamond Tiara out of control like this then we need to stop her before she embarrasses somepony else.

(Y/N): It's not just somepony else, Twilight. Diamond Tiara also blackmailed them. If they don't publish a Gabby Gums post by tonight, it'll turn into "The CMC's exposed."

The rest of the Mane 7 gasp at that except for Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Actually, I think a better title would be "CMC's: The Explosion of Embarrassment."

Twilight Sparkle: That's NOT the important part of the situation, Pinkie!

Rainbow Dash then flies up to Scootaloo.

Rainbow Dash: Come on kid, you gotta pony up! Show those bullies whose boss!

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash, we're not using brute force! Everypony around Ponyville needs to know this, starting with Cheerilee.

Rarity: So darling as usual you have a plan?

(Y/N) smirks from that.

(Y/N): A great plan! One that will settle the Gabby Gums once and for all! We're not going to let Diamond Tiara get her way! She may think that she can sit back and watch all of Ponyville be her own movie to watch, but a spoiled brat like that doesn't what adults like us can do!

Fluttershy: So what do we do first?

(Y/N): I need you all to go and inform Mayor Mare that she should schedule a town meeting this evening near the town hall.

Scootaloo: Well, what about us?

(Y/N): You three are going to announce the true story of why Gabby Gums came to be. "Including" Diamond Tiara.

Apple Bloom: What?! But if we say her name, she'll for sure expose us!

(Y/N): Don't worry, I intend to make sure that doesn't happen. Trust me everypony, I've got this!

The Mane 6 nod at that as they all run out of the bakery so that they can get the entire plan done. The Cutie Mark Crusaders were very nervous which (Y/N) notices and he goes up to them with a beaming smile.

(Y/N): I promise you girls that I won't and I mean AT ALL let you get humiliated. Okay?

The Cutie Mark Crusaders gave smiles back to (Y/N) as they all then exit the library to execute the plan.

At the Ponyville Schoolhouse, (Y/N) lands right in front of the front door to it and knocks on it. Out came an Earth pony mare with a pale, light grayish rose mane and tail with light ceriseish stripes. She had grayish harlequin eyes, a moderate cerise coat, and her Cutie Mark was three smiling faced flowers. This was the teacher of the Cutie Mark Crusaders and the Ponyville schoolhouse in general, Cheerilee.

Cheerilee: Hello, (Y/N). I didn't think I would see you here today. Is there something you need from me today?

(Y/N): As a matter of fact Cheerilee, I do. I need to tell you about one of the students in your class, Diamond Tiara.

Cheerilee was confused at why (Y/N) would ask her about one of her students.

Cheerilee: Diamond Tiara? About what?

(Y/N): I think you have given her a little too much authority.

Cheerilee: What do you mean?

(Y/N): She apparently has been getting into some trouble as I've heard from three of your other students, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo that she's been forcing others to publish only what seems interesting to her. You heard of Gabby Gums all across Ponyville right?

Cheerilee: Yes, I did indeed also hear that it was of the three fillies that you speak of.

(Y/N): I need to tell you that it's not entirely their fault. You assigned Diamond Tiara as the editor-in-chief from what they've told me right?

Cheerilee: *nods* Correct.

(Y/N): She's told them to post all of those stories that are embarrassing everypony out there. The three fillies made some other columns, but Diamond Tiara rejected their opinions.

Cheerilee: *gasps* She didn't?

(Y/N): Oh Miss Cheerilee, but she did. And not only that, they wanted to not take orders from her anymore and quit, but Diamond Tiara instead did something that definitely breaks school rules.

Cheerilee was listening as much as she could and at this point, she could tell what (Y/N) was saying was very serious.

(Y/N): Diamond Tiara blackmailed your students.

Cheerilee gasps at that before getting a serious look.

Cheerilee: She is definitely to be in so much trouble! Thank you for telling this as soon as you could (Y/N).

(Y/N): No problem. As far as I know though, if she is kicked off the team, she'll know that the fillies sold her out. Is there a bigger authority that we can seek out?

Cheerilee thinks for a minute before getting an idea.

Cheerilee: There is one pony that we can let know and he is in fact related to Diamond Tiara.

(Y/N): Who is it?

Later in the evening, lots of ponies were gathered outside the town hall as the Mane 6 told Mayor Mare to hold a town meeting out in all of Ponyville and she was seen up on the stage announcing what this meeting is about. Diamond Tiara is seen among the crowd of ponies with an irritated look on her face.

Diamond Tiara: This better be something good if it involved that all students in the school have to meet here. Those Blank Flanks haven't even reached their quota on the Gabby Gums yet. When this over, I'll probably have those photos published.

Mayor Mare then proceeds to give the crowd her explanation of why they were gathered there.

Mayor Mare: I'm sure you all are very confused of why we held such an abrupt meeting today here in Ponyville. Surprisingly, this was actually appointed by our Hero of Ponyville, (Y/N) (L/N) from what his friends have told me.

Diamond Tiara softly blows raspberries at that.

Diamond Tiara: *sarcastically* The Hero of Ponyville? Well this is will be rich.

Mayor Mare: As you all know, we've been seeing a lot of the Gabby Gums news around Ponyville and we've all been getting different opinions on it.

Diamond Tiara got intrigued when she mentioned Gabby Gums.

Mayor Mare: It's has indeed become scandalous, and I believe these three little fillies who have been appointed to me as well will tell us why.

Mayor Mare then moves aside as after she walks to the side, The Cutie Mark Crusaders come up on the stage with guilty looks on their faces. Diamond Tiara got shocked to see them up on stage and the crowd was not happy at all to see them up on stage either since everypony knows of them being Gabby Gums.

Scootaloo: Hello, everypony. . .

Apple Bloom: It's us. . .

Sweetie Belle: We're. . . Gabby Gums.

The crowd starts to let out a little bit of angry chatter and Diamond Tiara who was in the crowd smiled a little thinking that the Cutie Mark Crusaders were selling themselves out.

Apple Bloom: Yes, we're three little fillies and we're responsible for the publishing of all of the Gabby Gums columns.

Sweetie Belle: However, we didn't come here to say any else humiliating. . . we want to apologize for the pain and embarrassment we've caused.

Diamond Tiara goes wide-eyed from that and the crowd was also surprised to hear that.

Scootaloo: As the popularity of our column grew, we got swept up in the hype. We knew that what we were doing didn't feel quite right, but we ignored the guilt because everypony seemed to want to read what we were writing.

Sweetie Belle: But in the end, all it did was cause others to get embarrassed from what we published.

Apple Bloom: So we're up here right now to not only apologize, but also reveal the true culprit of why we became Gabby Gums.

The crowd let out intrigued chatter from that and Diamond Tiara growled as she knew who they were about to say and walked off.

Scootaloo: She was our editor-in-chief.

Apple Bloom: And she was the one actually deciding what get's published out to Ponyville and what doesn't.

Sweetie Belle: When she admired our stories, we thought at first that we were doing a great job, but all we've been doing was invading everypony's privacy. Once we realized that we were doing was wrong, we wanted to quit. . . but our editor-in-chief would not allow that to happen.

Scootaloo: We'd like to say that our editor-in-chief and we hope that you're out there listening to what we are saying. Diamond Tiara! Forced us into making those stories by blackmailing us!

The crowd gasps at that as the Cutie Mark Crusaders continue to speak.

Sweetie Belle: She threatened to humiliate us ourselves if we didn't continue to do her demands.

Apple Bloom: We knew there was no way out of that, so we continued to look for columns so she wouldn't expose us to the entire public or all of Equestria.

Scootaloo: But that all stopped up until our friend, (Y/N) came up and helped us out.

On cue from that, (Y/N) flies up onto the stage to then speak to everypony among the crowd.

(Y/N): Listen up everypony, because of all of this drama going on now do you see why it's not so funny to laugh at someone personal images?

The crowd all starts to let some confused chatter from that.

(Y/N): Gabby Gums was something that all of Ponyville agreed to and let's be honest here, you all are also responsible too for me even making this announcement today.

Everypony in the crowd was surprised to hear that.

(Y/N): It's one thing to laugh at a harmless joke that somepony makes, but for all of you to laugh at something that reveals somepony else's secrets is unacceptable. I mean some of you in this crowd right now have been published of some stuff that you don't think anypony should even know. You all allowed Gabby Gums to continue just for own stupid entertainment, but then once you see yourself in the newspaper, it's not so funny to look at anymore, is it?

Everypony in the crowd looked at each other guilty from that.

(Y/N): Look, next time when you all look at the newspaper, note the pony who was featured in it, if it's okay for them to be seen like that. This gossip has been too controversial and it's going to stop now. Our Gabby Gums would now like to say some final words to you all.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then step up right beside (Y/N).

Sweetie Belle: From now on, we promise to respect everypony else's privacy, and we won't engage in hurtful gossip any more.

Apple Bloom: And all we can do is ask for forgiveness.

Scootaloo: This will be the official last thing that Gabby Gums posts to all of Ponyville.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders: We are sorry and we hope you all understand.

There was a little bit of quiet for a second before the crowd starts to applaud for the apology that the Cutie Mark Crusaders A.K.A Gabby Gums gave.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders smile at that and so did (Y/N) as he brought all three of the fillies in a group hug and gave each of them a gentle noogie which made each of them giggle.

However, that was not the end as somepony is heard slowly, but sarcastically clapping their hooves and they turned to their right to see that it was none other than Diamond Tiara who had a cocky smirk on his face.

Diamond Tiara: *sarcastically* Very nice apology, Blank Flanks. Very nice.

(Y/N) turns to glare at the spoiled brat as the Cutie Mark Crusaders back up from her and she slowly walks towards them.

Diamond Tiara: You know if you three think about it, I actually gave you a chance for you to earn your stupid Cutie Marks, but look at it now. You blew it!

Apple Bloom: You weren't helping us at all. You were only using us.

Diamond Tiara: What can I say, I'm a pro at that.

Diamond Tiara then glares at (Y/N).

Diamond Tiara: AND YOU!! This is the second time you've humiliated me! I'll for sure get some dirt on you despite all of the confessions! I'll make it happen!

???: Make what happen exactly?

Diamond Tiara froze up at hearing that voice as she turns around and the crowd backs up to reveal a rich looking Earth pony stallion that a grayish amber coat, a dark gray mane and tail, light azure eyes, he was wearing a collar with a tie on it, and his Cutie Mark was three sacks of money.

Diamond Tiara gasped in horror as who exactly she was just looking at.

Diamond Tiara: D-Dad?!

Filthy Rich: Diamond Tiara, what do you think you are doing young lady?!

(Y/N) smirks at seeing that Diamond Tiara is about to get some discipline.

Diamond Tiara: I. . . I was just. . .!

Filthy Rich: You get down from that stage this instant!

Diamond Tiara gulps from that as she did was she was told and walked up to her father. What was even more embarrassing for her was that everypony was watching the whole thing.

Filthy Rich: You know at first I didn't believe that my daughter of all ponies would do something this outrageous, but after hearing what you just said in front of all of these ponies, I am extremely disappointed in you!

Diamond Tiara's ears lay flat in guilt from that.

Diamond Tiara: B-But I was only. . .

Filthy Rich: I don't want to hear it! Blackmailing three fillies! That crosses the line! You're grounded!

Diamond Tiara was shocked from that.

Diamond Tiara: But-

Filthy Rich: Grounded! For a month!

Diamond Tiara was shocked from that as she turned to the Cutie Mark Crusaders who had innocent looks on their faces. She growls for a few seconds before letting out an angry yell and storming off in anger. Filthy Rich just sighs at her daughter being so spoiled and (Y/N) flies down right beside him.

(Y/N): Wow, she must a handful.

Filthy Rich: You have no idea, son. By the way, thank you for letting me know about my daughter. It'll definitely be a while before she has another party again or hang out with her friends.

(Y/N) smiles from that.

(Y/N): No problem. I'm just here in town to make sure everypony is in check. I'm sure Miss Cheerilee filled you in with everything else?

Filthy Rich: Yes. She's kicked of the Foal Free Press for good and has a week of detention as well.

(Y/N): Hey, make sure you keep that filly in check. Who knows what else could happen if she went this far today?

Filthy Rich nods from that as he walks away to go and find his spoiled daughter.

The crowd around the town hall simply claps for (Y/N)'s bold actions and he takes a respective bow at that before the Cutie Mark Crusaders run up to him.

Apple Bloom: Wow, (Y/N)! You actually let her father know about the whole situation as well?!

(Y/N): Yep. If Diamond Tiara was to try another angle, the only other way out was to play the dad card.

Scootaloo: (Y/N)! You're so smart when it comes to these things!

(Y/N): What can I say? I couldn't allow you three little knuckleheads to be humiliated.

(Y/N) pats each one of them on the head which they liked. The crowd around them then starts to disperse as they each walk away to either continue their evening or go home to finish their day.

Sweetie Belle: So, we do we do now girls?

Apple Bloom: I say we find our Cutie Marks in somethin' else than journaling.

Scootaloo: Yeah! But we should get started with?

(Y/N): Actually, I've a different job for you girls to do.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then look at (Y/N) slightly confused at that before getting excited.

Apple Bloom: Really?! What?! What?!

(Y/N) then makes a couple of empty recycling bins appear in front of them which made them frown.

Sweetie Belle: I don't get it.

(Y/N): *sighs* Look, you three need a little bit of punishment as well for the whole Gabby Gums incident. So just for the next hour, I want you three to go around and find as many bottles or cans as you can.

Scootaloo: Aw, man. Lame.

Apple Bloom however was upbeat.

Apple Bloom: Don't worry you guys, maybe we'll get our Cutie Marks by recycling!

Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo perked up at that and (Y/N) facehoofs.

Sweetie Belle: Great idea! Let's get started right now! We'll get our Cutie Marks before we know it!

As the three crusaders run off with their recycling bins, (Y/N) just chuckles at their ambition.

(Y/N): Those three do have a lot of potential in getting their Cutie Marks. I wonder what they'll discover soon.

Chapter 15 End.

Chapter 16: MMMystery on the Friendship Express

Today in Sugarcube Corner, Pinkie is seen with both of the Cakes as they were in front of a large cake that had pale yellow icing, with bright pink trim around the bottom edges, an apple and orange rest on top, and the rest of the four layers also had red flowers. This cake was meant to be for the National Dessert Competition in Canterlot and Pinkie Pie was in charge of taking it there.

Pinkie Pie: Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness. You've really outdone yourselves, Mr. and Mrs. Cake. This is sure to be the winning entry of this year's national dessert competition!

Mrs. Cake: Oh, thank you, Pinkie!

Mr. Cake: And thanks for transporting it all the way to Canterlot for us.

Pinkie Pie: Absolutely! It's my honor and I-

Applejack then interrupts her very hastily.

Applejack: Uh, beg pardon, but could we maybe move things along? This here cake's a mite heavy. Right, Big McIntosh?

It is revealed that Big Mac has the thing balanced on his back and is struggling not to hit the floor.

Big Mac: Eeyup. . .!

Pinkie Pie: Alrighty then, Big Mac!

Pinkie then puts on a hard hat with a top-mounted red light, which begins to flash.

Pinkie Pie: To the train depot!

She then backs out of the bakery, turning herself into the pony equivalent of a pilot car escorting a big rig with an oversize load, and Big Mac eases after her. Barricades have been set up to keep the crowd back from the side door, where she is leading him out. The Cakes then follow behind both of them to keep watch of their large dessert.

Pinkie Pie: That's it, Big Mac, nice and slow. This is precious cargo you're carrying.

The layers on the cake start to wobble a bit, worrying both Mr. and Mrs. Cake.

Mr. Cake: Yes, it took months of planning and testing.

Mrs. Cake: I would hate for it to-

Big Mac groans as his legs buckle, threatening to bring the dessert down around his ears. He muscles it back up to the level.

Mr. and Mrs. Cake: Fall!

Mr. Cake then faints dramatically at the huge pastry almost being destroyed.

Pinkie Pie: Don't worry, Mr. and Mrs. Cake.

She then spots Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash flying in and get's their attention.

Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, a little pegassistance?

The original four, plus the two hovering pegasi who have now attached ropes to the cake platter's handles to help steady it are leading the cake to the depot. A teeter toward Fluttershy's side is met by a countering yank from Rainbow Dash.

Pinkie Pie: I'll get it there safely, you'll see!

This fails to reassure the couple as Mr. Cake starts to sweat and Mrs. Cake forces a laugh.

Mrs. Cake: Ahahah, oh. . . of course, Pinkie.

Mr. Cake: We never doubted you.

However, the next weight shift starts the high-rise confection toppling toward Rainbow and she zips over to Fluttershy's side so they can both haul in the ropes. Balance is restored, but Mrs. Cake's eyes look to pop out of their sockets and Mr. Cake keels over again dramatically.

Pinkie then spots Twilight reading a book and (Y/N) playing with a young filly fangirl and get's both of their attention.

Pinkie Pie: Twilight, (Y/N), can I see you two for a second?

Soon they are both stepping ahead with their horns glowing and eyes narrowed in determination as they walk between Big Mac and the Cakes, keeping a spherical force field around the colossus cake.

Pinkie Pie: A nice protective spell as extra insurance. *nervous laugh* Better safe than sorry.

The two senior bakers alternate panicked glances between Twilight, (Y/N), and the cake, their faces betraying the less-than-total trust they have in this jury-rigged freight move.

Pinkie Pie: AJ, Rarity, one last thing?

Applejack and Rarity, holding up an old-style fireman's safety net similar in appearance to a round trampoline in their teeth on opposite sides. Nine ponies are now helping keep the giant dessert in check, all at once.

Luckily, they were just approaching the train station and Pinkie gives a reassuring smile.

Pinkie Pie: All right, everypony, we're in the home stretch here.

They were so close that the Cakes started freaking out and Mr. Cake was hyperventilating at the pressure that he was feeling.

Pinkie Pie: See, Mr. and Mrs. Cake? I got it here without a hitch!

She then opens the train car door open so that they all could be on their way to Canterlot, but there was a problem.

Pinkie Pie: Now all we have to do is get it. . . in?

Confusion sets in on everypony as event though they have made it there, it quickly becomes apparent that this thing is far too tall and wide to go through the doorway as is. Mr. Cake then dramatically hits the deck for the third time. However, a thought came to (Y/N) as he get's an idea on how to get the cake inside of the train.

(Y/N): I've got an idea.

Pinkie Pie: Really? What is it?

(Y/N): Just going to use some spells, but you have to promise not to freak out, okay?

Pinkie Pie: Uh. . . sure why not?

Twilight then stops glowing her horn as (Y/N) was about to use a spell that could get the large cake inside of the train. He then makes his horn glow immensely as the cake was starting to look transparent. Everypony was surprised by that.

Twilight Sparkle: Whoa! What's that spell, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Nothing too unusual. It's just an intangibility spell. So, now the cake is like a ghost and we can get it inside without it being ruined.

Both of the Cakes get relieved sighs at that and (Y/N) levitates the entire cake inside of the train.

(Y/N): Alright, everypony in the train car. It's only temporary, so you need to quickly tell me where to place it.

The Mane 6 nod at that as they all run inside of the train to check on the cake that (Y/N) was carrying and they look to see that it wasn't completely in the middle. Pinkie then peeks her head out of the train to instruct (Y/N) on where to place it.

Pinkie Pie: Over to the left!

(Y/N) then levitates the cake in the train to the left, but it was too excessive as it is now peeking out of the the train a little.

Pinkie Pie: No! No! No! Too much left! A little bit to the right!

(Y/N) then slowly moves the cake to the right as Pinkie suggested.

Pinkie Pie: Stop!

The cake stop moving inside of the train as it was now in the middle, but still hovering in the air.

Pinkie Pie: Now lower it just a teeny weeny bit.

(Y/N) starts to sweat as he doesn't know how much longer that he can keep the cake intangible and lowers the cake as instructed slowly until Pinkie gave him the option to stop.

Pinkie Pie: Aaaaaaaaaaaaannnd. . . that's good!

(Y/N) stopped the intangibility spell along with levitating the object and breathed a little heavily.

(Y/N): Good. That was a close one.

(Y/N) then walks inside of the train car to meet up with the rest of his friends as they all stand around the cake together.

(Y/N): Well, that handles that. We're all set for going to Canterlot.

Pinkie Pie: Thanks, (Y/N). And thank you all for helping me get the cake safely on the dessert car.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you for inviting us all to go with you to Canterlot for the National Dessert Competition.

Rarity: I'm sure the festivities will be just lovely.

Applejack: Phooey on the festivities! I can't wait to try all those tasty treats!

She licks her lips and extends a hoof tentatively toward the sky-high sweetness, only to get it slapped away by (Y/N).

(Y/N): We can eat some cake "after" the competition, Applejack. I can't wait for them to show all of their desserts. It'll be like a talent show! I starting to wonder who will win.

Pinkie Pie: Well, the tastiest treat of all is sure to be the Cakes' Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness. All that rich creamy goodness of the marzipan, combined with the tart tanginess of the mascarpone, blended perfectly with the smooth, silky sweetness of the meringue.

The rest of the Mane 7 look at the cake with awe as Applejack drools and let's her tongue hang out at how delicious the dessert looks.

Pinkie Pie: That's why I call the Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness the "MMMM".

Mane 6: MMMM.

Pinkie Pie: Exactly. It's the most delicious delectable delightful de-lovely cake in Equestria, and it's sure to win first prize.

???: Zis is not so. . .

Standing in an open doorway, a griffon is seen with light gray plumage over dark gray fur, red kerchief tied around neck, white chef's toque, long, thin, curling black mustache, and scornful black eyes with yellow-orange whites. He spoke in a strong French accent.

Gustave Le Grand: For I, Gustave le Grand, do challenge your crude cake to a duel of delectable delicacies against my. . .

He then reveals a plate of éclairs held up in a radiance that sparks a gasp from the group.

Gustave Le Grand: . . .exceptionally Exquisite Éclairs!

The flare has come from a spotlight he held up in his free forelimb. This is switched off and thrown aside as he sets the pastry on a table.

(Y/N): Sacre bleu! Those look golden, monsieur!

Gustave Le Grand: Golden is correct my friend. They will undoubtedly strike down all ze competition, winning first prize and crowning me le champion.

???: Not a chance, le Grand.

A unicorn stallion with a light amber coat, moderate orange mane and tail, moderate sap green eyes, and a donut Cutie Mark then walks inside of the train. This guy was the operator of Spike's favorite Donut Shop in Canterlot, Donut Joe.

Twilight Sparkle: Donut Joe! What are you doing in Ponyville?

Donut Joe: Picking up the final all-important ingredient for my contest entry, Donutopia!

He pulls his cart in to reveal that it stands a range of skyscrapers built from varicolored donuts, with little strips of icing around the edges as the windows.

(Y/N): Oh man, eating that tasty town will probably fill your tummy with all of Manehattan in it.

Donut Joe: It's won't be just the size and style. . .

He then shakes some sprinkles on the dessert.

Donut Joe: With these super-sprinkles, my donuts are going to dunk all the other lousy desserts, steal first prize, and make my donut shop famous forever! *laughs*

???: Oh, Joe. . . *laughs* Your dippy donuts could never out-rival me. *laughs*

Everypony looks to see another dessert coming through the door which is a life-size chocolate sculpture of a moose on a wheeled platform. Pinkie emerges from her bemused friends with a smile and trots over to address the moose.

Pinkie Pie: Hello. What's your name?

Out from beside the large moose came an elderly female mule with a light brown coat, curly dark gray mane, light blue eyes that match her pearl necklace.

Mulia Mild: I am Mulia Mild. Behold, my Chocolate Mousse Moose.

(Y/N) was about to make a witty joke on that pastry, but he couldn't get one in his head.

(Y/N): I've. . . got nothing for that one.

Mulia Mild: It will trample all your treats, be given first prize, and make me the greatest chef in Equestria.

The other two chefs glare at her and retort to that.

Gustave Le Grand: Madame Mild, you and your mousse moose are mistaken.

Donut Joe: Your frou-frou éclairs will never defeat my donuts!

Pinkie Pie: The Cakes' Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness is going to win!

Mulia Mild: Your simple cake could never take my moose.

The sound of the train whistle puts an end to the trash-talking as it meant that the train is ready for departure. Pinkie and Joe are locked in a full-bore stare-down, as are Gustave and Mulia, however the impasses break at (Y/N)'s approach.

(Y/N): Well, it definitely sounds like we're in for a big, sweet, tasty, and delicious competition tomorrow, but why don't you all let out all of that heat tomorrow? You'll need plenty of sleep to get those tasty treats into Canterlot.

Pinkie's three rivals reluctantly head for the dessert car's rear door, grumbling all the way. The doors to three compartments in this sleeping car are slid shut, leaving Pinkie to stare after them from her spot in the dessert car. Rainbow Dash then flies up beside Pinkie, yawning and stretching.

Rainbow Dash: I gotta admit I'm pretty beat.

Applejack: Yeah, I'm gonna hit the hay myself.

A general move toward the rear door is thwarted when the pink pony blocks the passage.

Pinkie Pie: Wait! Didn't you hear those chefs? We have to protect "MMMM".

Rarity: MMMM?

Pinkie Pie: Mmm-hmmm. I know for super sure that "MMMM" is the best dessert in all of Equestria, and I know that they know it too.

Rainbow Dash: So. . .

Pinkie Pie: So. . . one of them is going to sabotage the Cakes' cake tonight! You have to help me stand guard!

Her friends however just stare at her with disbelief.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie. . . you're overreacting.

Applejack: Yeah, those chefs aren't going to do your cake any harm.

Pinkie then squeezes Applejack's cheeks with a look of worry.

Pinkie Pie: But they are! I just know it.

Rainbow Dash: Fine! If you want to stand guard, go for it. We're going to bed.

Rainbow flies over Pinkie's head, carving a divot through the fluffy magenta mane that instantly seals itself. The rest of the Mane 7 then walk past her to go into their sleeper cars. . . well, the rest but one.

(Y/N) walks up to Pinkie.

(Y/N): You're really that desperate to win, huh?

Pinkie nods vigorously at that and (Y/N) sighs.

(Y/N): Tell you what? I'll help you nightguard the cake.

Pinkie got excited to hear that.

Pinkie Pie: Really?

(Y/N): Really.

Pinkie Pie: Really, really?!

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that and smirks.

(Y/N): Yes. Really, really, Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Yay! Thanks (Y/N)!

She then gives (Y/N) a tight hug which he returns before Pinkie leaps up onto the cake table as an equine shield.

Pinkie Pie: Come on, (Y/N)! We've got to stay up all night and protect MMMM. This cake is secured on this perimeter! Let's let nothing happen to it!

(Y/N) then playfully salutes to that.

(Y/N): Yes, ma'am!

It is now nighttime as the lights in the train car have been put out, and the night sky can be seen through the half-raised window shades. Pinkie grimly paces the floor in front of it while (Y/N) just glows his horn to sense anypony's energy coming their way. So far for the night, nopony has even tried to sabatoge the cake.

Later, they both stood guard on the opposite sides of the cake to keep a close eye on it. However, hour after hour in the night, they both start to get fatigued as they were getting tired from just staring at the cake the entire night.

Eventually, they both almost fell asleep due to staying up late at night, but that all is interrupted when the blur of a shadow whisks right past them.

Pinkie Pie: What was that?!

(Y/N) then spots the figure quickly exiting the train car and points to it.

(Y/N): There! Follow me!

(Y/N) runs after the figure as Pinkie follows him to try and catch the culprit.

Pinkie Pie: Get that saboteur!

As (Y/N) and Pinkie pursue the intruder from car to car, they eventually ended up in the caboose car of the car outside. (Y/N) stops instantly and Pinkie skids to a halt bumping into (Y/N) as they both look around to see that they were they only ponies in the area.

(Y/N): Where could they have gone after this?! This is the back of the train!

They both then return to the dessert car, and found a silhouette that looked to cap on across the car from where they are. As soon as it ducks out of view, Pinkie grits her teeth and races after it with (Y/N) following right behind her. They then end up near the front of the train which Pinkie opens to catch the culprit.

Pinkie Pie: Aha!

However it is then seen that the second mystery figure stands here, shoveling coal into the engine's furnace it remains as only a silhouette due to the glare from the flames. Pinkie and (Y/N) look at each other for a second confused having had no luck in catching would-be cake-nappers so far before they both retreat back towards home base. Pinkie peeks in with a nervous little cry, but the MMMM was still intact. (Y/N) just raises an eyebrow.

(Y/N): You know, I hate to say it, but I think we're getting a bit paranoid.

Pinkie grabs (Y/N)'s cheeks and brings him up to her face surprised from that.

Pinkie Pie: Are you crazy?! One of those bakers is mixing up something bad! For all we know, Mulia Mild could be an undercover ninja, Donut Joe could be hiding knockout gas in here somewhere, Gustave Le Grand could be making an ambush right now with tons of utensils ready to slice the cake in half!

(Y/N) was just baffled that Pinkie's actually that paranoid.

(Y/N): . . .I really don't think that they're sinister enough to lay booby traps around here.

Pinkie then giggles at little which made (Y/N) confused.

(Y/N): What's so funny?

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* You said "trap."

(Y/N) playfully rolls his eyes at Pinkie's silliness even when she tries to be serious at times.

Suddenly, all the window shades pull themselves shut to black out the screen which causes a gasp to come from both of them.

Pinkie Pie: Huh? Who turned out the moon?

Footsteps are then heard which got (Y/N)'s attention.

(Y/N): Someone's here! Hey! Who's there!?

Pinkie Pie: Don't go near that cake, thief!

Both each run around in the dark to try and catch the culprit as they were both galloping all around the dark.

(Y/N): Get back here!

A soft squelch is then heard too as if someone was munching on something.

Pinkie Pie: Stop thief!

A bang was then heard too which sounded like someone ran into something.

(Y/N): Whoa! Got ya!

(Y/N) tries to tackle wherever it came and pins them down.

(Y/N): Pinkie! I've got the culprit!

Pinkie Pie: Oh. . . that's me actually, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Oh, sorry!

(Y/N) couldn't see it, but he instantly got off of Pinkie and if light was showing, they would probably be blushing right now.

The lights come back up as both Pinkie and (Y/N) look around for anything that they see that's unusual and (Y/N) what spots is a painting hanging by the rear door that has been knocked askew.

(Y/N): Pinkie, look! That painting is crooked. The culprit must have went this way!

Sliding the rear door open, Pinkie and (Y/N) look through as Pinkie aims a menacing growl down the empty corridor of the sleeping car, before looking at the picture again. (Y/N) then uses his magic to straighten up the painting before they both return to the cake.

(Y/N): I take back what I said on us being paranoid. Someone is clearly trying to get a bite out of the cake.

Pinkie Pie: And Twilight says I'm overreacting? I knew I was going to have to keep a close eye on the MMMM (Y/N), and that's exactly what we're going to do.

(Y/N): You're right! Let's keep guarding it, until morning!

Pinkie looks the cake with her most ruthless stare, her front hooves propped on the table's edge so she can watch it from point-blank range while (Y/N) also glares at the cake so that they can both keep a close eye on it.

However, they both in just a few seconds fall to the floor at an instant, going to sleep as they snore with great vigor.

It is now morning as (Y/N) and Pinkie were both asleep peacefully, but that's not all. . .

Pinkie was laying on top of (Y/N) using his chest like a pillow and (Y/N) apparently had one of his hooves wrapped around Pinkie as if he was trying to hold her closer.

Daylight shines through the windows, and a rooster's crowing from outside to cause both of them to wake up. They both open their eyes to then look at each other for a second before realizing what position they were in.

Both of their faces turn red and they let out small gasps, however Pinkie soon got a smirk on her face.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh~. Looks like somepony has the urge to try "pie" more than cake~.

(Y/N) goes even more red from that as he got flustered.

(Y/N): W-What?! N-N-No! I wasn't- P-Pinkie, honest I didn't think. . .!

Pinkie then rolls on her back laughing from (Y/N)'s reaction while he just had an embarrassed face.

Pinkie Pie: I'm messing with you, (Y/N)! *laughs* You should see you face right now! *laughs*

(Y/N) groans and put his hooves over his face at Pinkie teasing him.

(Y/N): Pinkie, please don't tease me like that! I didn't know that we would end up like that at all! Honest!

Pinkie simply just giggles with a smile on her face.

Pinkie Pie: Don't worry, (Y/N). I believe you. I wasn't expecting it either.

(Y/N): *sighs* Anyways. . . *gasps* We fell asleep!

Pinkie realizes what (Y/N) just said as he meant that they weren't guarding the cake the rest of the night.

Pinkie Pie: *gasps* The cake!

Pinkie rushes up to the cake and finds that it's still untouched from the night which makes her beam.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, MMMM, you look mmmm-marvelous.

(Y/N) looks at the cake as well and it does look intact.

(Y/N): It does look mmmm-marvelous, doesn't it?

(Y/N) then walks around to inspect the rest of the cake and when he get's to a certain section, he gasps with a look of horror at what he saw.

(Y/N): P-Pinkie. . . I think that you're mmmm-marvelous is about to turn into. . . mmmm-mortifying.

Pinkie Pie: Huh? What do you mean?

(Y/N): Look at this.

(Y/N) begins to rotate the platter, exposing a sizable gouge taken from this layer.

Pinkie Pie: Look at. . . what?!

(Y/N)'s turns the platter of the cake to reveal all the damage: every tier except the uppermost one has had a chunk taken out of it. The mess had been disguised by keeping it turned to the wall.

Pinkie then sucks in a lung-bursting gasp as her pupils shrink to points and her face makes ready to get off this crazy train under its own power and after a few seconds of complete shock of the reveal that the cake is eaten. . .

Pinkie screams so loud that it wakes everypony else up as they all came to the car filled with the desserts.

Applejack: What is it?

Rainbow Dash: What happened?

Pinkie Pie: It's the Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness, it's been. . . mutilated!

Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie, Rarity, Twilight and all three of the other bakers let out gasps from this. Pinkie then turns to the cake with a serious look.

Pinkie Pie: Now we just need to find out who done it.

Twilight Sparkle: You mean, who "did" it.

Pinkie Pie: Exactly. Who did-done-dood it.

(Y/N): Well, gang. Looks like we've got a mystery on our hooves.

Pinkie Pie: You're right, (Y/N)!

The hyperactive mare leans over to him, carrying a checked, two-tone gray deerstalker hat of the sort often worn by Sherlock Holmes in illustrations and films. She tosses the hat onto her own head and lashes out her tongue to catch the pipe, which she uses to blow a cluster of soap bubbles. One of these envelops Twilight's head and grows for a moment, comically distorting her face before it bursts. Pinkie then inspects the cake while balancing the pipe on a front hoof.

Pinkie Pie: And as chief detective, that's exactly what I'm gonna do.

Applejack: Uh, you're investigatin'?

Pinkie Pie: Yes!

She then plunks a spiky black hair wig on (Y/N)'s head confusing him.

Pinkie Pie: Now (Y/N), usually I would account somepony else as my lowly assistant who asks silly questions with obvious answers, but instead I'll make you the good looking and charming lawyer slash interrogator.

(Y/N): Well. . . okay. Kind of silly, but I'll play along.

Pinkie Pie: Great! Now, normally the first thing that we should do is keep our eyes out for clues, but that won't be necessary. . .

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Yeah, thanks Daphne. I think looking for clues is the first you do in a crime investigation.

Pinkie Pie: But you're wrong, (Y/N)! 'Cause I know who did it.

A round of gasps came from everypony and (Y/N) gave Pinkie an unconvinced look.

(Y/N): Pinkie, how could you possibly know who the culprit is in just a few minutes?

Pinkie Pie: How could I possibly not know? Clearly this dastardly deed was done by the baker, who knew their dessert could not measure up to the mastery of the Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness. I guess you feared your éclairs lacked flair, Gustave!

Gustave get's a worried look as Pinkie accuses him first.

(Gustave Le Grand's Accusation)

The background has taken on the scratchy, faded quality of an old black-and-white silent movie, with an appropriate piano soundtrack. Gustave swirls along the dessert car to loom behind Pinkie and (Y/N), who were watching the cake closely. He tries to snatch at the uppermost tier, only to get his talons batted away by Pinkie and back off.

An intertitle then shows the word "Ouch" in the film.

Pinkie and (Y/N) turn towards him and round on him furiously.

The intertitle then says "Get your claws off of that cake you cur!"

Before they can say anything further, they are both grabbed up by Gustave and securely lashed to the train tracks. He stands over them, laughs, and runs off. Down the way, a growing pinpoint of light marks the train's rapid approach. Pinkie mouth falls open, an intertitle then shows "Oh goodness" before (Y/N) got a serious look and glows his horn to then teleport both of them off of the tracks, but lose the train.

On the train, Gustave yanks a lever as far as it will go and a circular saw blade, positioned over one end of a conveyor belt inside the train spins up towards the cake that has been placed on this belt, which begins to carry it toward the saw, and Gustave zips in to gloat and twirl his mustache.

An intertitle then plays the phrase "Muah ha ha!"

Gustave laughs some more as gobbets of cake and icing spatter back over him and the saw has done the dirty work.

(End of Story)

The griffon chef was dumbfounded by this as Pinkie leans hard into his face, balanced on Mulia's head and back.

Pinkie Pie: Thus, destroying the cake and the Cakes' chance of winning the National Dessert Competition.

(Y/N): Pinkie, you made way too many false claims with that story.

Pinkie then rushes up to (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: What do you mean, my charming interrogator?

(Y/N): Well, first you know that I was with you the whole time right?

Pinkie Pie: Yes.

(Y/N): We weren't tied to any train tracks or lost sight of the train in any way. If that was possible, then neither of us would even be standing right here.

Pinkie Pie: Huh. You make a good point, (Y/N).

(Y/N): And second, the cake hasn't been sliced. It's been bitten. Just look at the teeth marks! They go from the bottom, all the way to the top layer of the cake.

Pinkie leans in close to the cake blows out more bubbles.

Pinkie Pie: Hm. . . You're right, my fine fellow.

(Y/N): BUT HOLD IT! There is one thing that makes Gustave a possible culprit!

Everypony turned there eyes to (Y/N) as he got a serious look and walked up to Gustave who was still looking a little nervous.

(Y/N): There was one thing that I noticed as Pinkie was giving the story about Gustave. I observed his movements and his entire body for any suspicious clues! And in turn, I did find one.

(Y/N) looks at Gustave straight in the face sternly.

(Y/N): Tell me Gustave, if you weren't a possible witness in the scene of the crime, how would it explain. . .

(Y/N) then pulls on Gustave's mustache and he reveals. . .

(Y/N): This chocolate hiding on your mustache!

Everypony gasped at that and Rarity fainted dramatically at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh! That was good!

(Y/N): Clearly you were apparently eating something very sweet indeed!

Gustave gulps and sweats at that and Pinkie hops to give a glare to him.

Pinkie Pie: Ha ha! (Y/N) has caught you, Gustave! Fess up!

(Y/N): Now Pinkie, hold on. I said that he was a "possible" culprit. We don't know all of the details yet.

Pinkie Pie then paces back to the other ponies responsible for the crime.

Pinkie Pie: Gustave le Grand is our first accusation, but not our full culprit, which means the "MMMM" was probably destroyed by another baker. A baker who's donuts are do-nots. That's right, it was Joe!

Pinkie thrusts an accusing hoof into his face which surprises Joe.

(Donut Joe's Accusation)

A frosted donut with sprinkles travels from left to right, leaving a series of ghost images behind itself that quickly fade away. The effect is from the "gun barrel" opening sequence of the James Bond films. The donut's hole is filled in with pale blue-white light and when it reaches the right edge, a grim Joe walks into the hole, now wearing a tuxedo jacket and shirt with a red bow tie and toting a set of saddlebags, and the donut tracks his movement from right to left.

Pinkie Pie: Or as he's known the spy world, Mane. Con Mane.

Producing a couple of donuts from a pocket, Joe bites down hard enough to send out a squirt of purple jelly that oozes down over the screen.

The background then becomes the starry night sky as the train's chuffing is heard and inside, Joe is seen in a lounge bar/car enjoying a frothy ice cream soda in the company of three admiring and giggling mares, but his attention is diverted by the beeping of a small high tech wristwatch on a foreleg. The green monochrome display shows a railroad track, a pony alongside, and a bomb being set to blow the works apart. Setting the soda on one of the mares' head, he brusquely takes his leave of the gathering.

Inside of the train, both Pinkie and (Y/N) are both wearing a security guard's hat and watching the Cakes' creation intently in a darkened car. Joe nips up, keeping himself plastered against the wall to avoid being seen, and slaps a device onto the pane. A glass-cutter blade extends from this and swings through one full circle and then the cut piece falls away, taking the tool with it, and a small ball is flung through the new opening. It bounces across the floor, stops in front of Pinkie and (Y/N), and lets go with a burst of gas that sends them to the floor, unconscious.

Joe takes a moment to straighten his tie. Its knot emits a jet of powder that spreads into a cloud and illuminates a net of laser beams, which encircle the cake closely as a security measure. These are easily redirected thanks to a hand mirror in his teeth. A moment later he swings them down through all four tiers. The apple at the base falls apart, neatly cleaved in two, and the entire assembly comes down in a tumble of frosted chunks. Two mares then drape themselves over him in a flash as he gives a debonair smile that shifts into a contemptuous sneer.

(End of Story)

Back in reality, Joe appears visibly unnerved as Pinkie leans into his face.

Pinkie Pie: Crushing the Cakes' chances to win!

(Y/N) then as if he was in a court points to Pinkie with his hoof.

(Y/N): OBJECTION! We did not have any laser beam security at the sight of the crime!

Everypony then turned their attention to (Y/N) as he debunks Pinkie's story once again.

(Y/N): And I don't believe any of us know Joe as Con Mane here in Equestria!

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah! He's big, gruff, and messy!

Donut Joe felt offended by that.

Donut Joe: Hey!

Rarity: Although, you would look rather dapper in a tuxedo.

Joe smiles at that as it made him feel less offended.

(Y/N): Perhaps so, Rarity! However, it doesn't stop the fact that he still is a possible culprit!

Pinkie Pie: Oooh. What else did you find, (Y/N)?

(Y/N) then paces back and forth with a serious look on his face.

(Y/N): Twilight definitely got the "messy" part right of our donut making friend here. As when Pinkie was talking, I saw a bit more evidence. . .

The rest of the Mane 7 blinked twice from that with shocked looks.

(Y/N): Look on the ground right in front of Joe.

(Y/N) points to what looks to be crumbs and a frosting like substance on the ground.

(Y/N): When Joe walked in here earlier, that wasn't on the floor from I've saw!

He then gives a stern glare to Joe as the baker starts to sweat as well.

(Y/N): Which means. . .

(Y/N) then uses his magic to reveal that Joe had some of the same things that was on the floor in his hair.

(Y/N): He's clearly was hiding a dessert INSIDE of his hair!

Everypony gasps from that as Joe was flustered at this point that (Y/N) had revealed some dirt on him.

Rainbow Dash: Oh man! He's on fire!

Donut Joe: I. . .I. . . uh. . .

(Y/N): Don't lie. You were also in the car when we were asleep as well, right?

Donut Joe: *sighs* Yes.

(Y/N): However, you're lucky. I'm not going to rest my case just yet. Pinkie, do you have anything else, that you would like to say that involves spies or buzzsaws?

Pinkie Pie: Hmph, you maybe right my good-looking lawyer.

(Y/N): Maybe?!

The pink private eye turns her attention to Mulia's creation.

Pinkie Pie: Now that I'm taking a closer look at these desserts, I see that one simply cannot look me in the eye.

(Y/N): That's because it's a mousse, Pinkie. Not a moose.

Pinkie Pie: Yes, and the mule behind the moose panicked when she saw the mastery of the "MMMM".

(Y/N): So you're assuming the culprit is. . .

Pinkie Pie: Mulia Mild!

Pinkie takes a glare at the said mule.

(Mulia Mild's Accusation)

At night once again as the train speeds by, Mulia drops into view, clad in a black ninja outfit that covers everything but her eyes and snout, and lands in a crouch. With a stoic face, she sprints and somersaults her way toward the front of the train as the sun begins to rise. Pinkie and (Y/N) are seen once again on cake-guarding duty and wearing their hats from the Joe scenario. When they turn and walk off, the stealthy mule is exposed at the far end.

Mulia hurls herself into a leap, the screen snapping to black and tiling itself with three panels. Left half: Pinkie and (Y/N). Top right quarter: Mulia raising something. Bottom right quarter: the item, a frying pan. It is swung down in all three panels as it hits both Pinkie and (Y/N) their irises and pupils contract to points and where they crumple to the floor. Next the baker-turned-ninja darts across the car, dropping the cookware and unsheathing a katana in whose blade the cake's reflection becomes visible.

The view changes to a horizontally split screen, with Mulia charging left to right in the top half and the cake slowly moving in the opposite direction across the bottom. She raises her blade as three slashes of light appear one by one. Mulia lands in front of it on her hind legs, holding the katana with its point upward and after a few seconds, the cake falls apart into sugary frosted rubble.

Pinkie Pie: Putting an end to the Cakes' dreams of taking first prize.

(End of Story)

In reality, Pinkie is leaning hard into Mulia's flinching face with a hard glare.

Pinkie Pie: Huh, I hope you're proud of yourself, Mulia.

Mulia has hunched down on her belly in complete fear of that.

(Y/N): OBJECTION!

Everypony instantly turns to (Y/N) and Applejack facehoofs.

Applejack: Do ya really have to keep doin' that?

(Y/N): Trust me, a certain ace attorney that I know does it all of the time. Pinkie, you've made a few contradictions to that story!

Pinkie turns to (Y/N) confused from that.

Pinkie Pie: I did? Of what?

(Y/N): If you just take a look at her for one second, she's elderly. Which means that she could not have fast reflexes or skills of a ninja. Also, I don't believe Mulia has any special clothing unlike the rest of the bakers.

Pinkie Pie: *sighs* I guess you're right. . .

(Y/N): Thank you!

Twilight Sparkle: But did you find any more clues?

(Y/N) smiles from that as he starts to pace once again.

(Y/N): As a matter of fact, I did Twilight. I did a quick look around Mulia. There was indeed something fishy about her that I noticed, but I couldn't put my hoof on it.

(Y/N) then approaches Mulia with a serious glare as he stares close up at her.

(Y/N): However, there was ONE feature that I noticed that made me see what made her another candidate for our cake eater.

(Y/N) then looks hard at Mulia cheeks.

(Y/N): If you look closely, Mulia old wrinkles are clearly hiding something for all of us to see. They're hard to look at, but easy to spot if you have a good eye.

Fluttershy: What is it?

(Y/N) then points to Mulia's cheeks as everypony looks closely at her hard and for a few seconds they couldn't tell that anything was suspicious about her, but that was until they gasped and (Y/N) smirked.

(Y/N): That's right! If you look at her cheeks, they're are sparkling and I don't mean the clean kind of sparkling.

Mulia starts to sweat nervously like the other bakers were when (Y/N) interrogated them as well.

(Y/N): You may have thought that we may not have noticed Mulia! But it was clear that you were a witness as well! That's when I spotted. . .

(Y/N) then pulls on Mulia's cheeks gently to reveal that in her wrinkles, sprinkles were coming out too.

(Y/N): The sprinkles hiding in your wrinkles! Which rhymes perfectly!

The mares all let out an "Ooooh!" from that while the bakers were just dumbfounded by (Y/N)'s resilient tact at finding clues.

(Y/N): Sounds like you had a lot of fun munching on something sweet and delicious. Eh, Mulia?

Mulia Mild had no response to that as she looks away from (Y/N) in slight guilt while he just crosses his hooves.

(Y/N): That's what I thought.

Pinkie Pie then runs up to (Y/N) surprised at his accuracy that he can find clues faster than she can.

Pinkie Pie: That's amazing, (Y/N)! You've caught all three bakers in the act!

(Y/N): Yes I have. However, we're not done here. We still do not have enough clues. All we have found out is that the bakers were in the dessert car, but we still do not know who took all of those bites out of the cake. It's way too vague to just jump to conclusions in one swift second, see Pinkie?

Pinkie Pie: But I was so sure that it was one of the other bitter bakers that destroyed the "MMMM". That way, their delicious dessert would reign supreme. I mean, just look at Joe's Donutopia. It's a spectacular city of donutty delight, topped temptingly in sprinklicious sprinkles.

Applejack, Rainbow, and Mulia, all of whom look ready to chomp into it let out happy little murmurs.

Pinkie Pie: And Gustave's éclairs look incredibly edible, with glistening glaziness.

Fluttershy and Rarity lean toward the stack, wearing ear-to-ear smiles.

Pinkie Pie: But then there's Mulia Mild's Mousse Moose. *sighs* Why, this mouth-wateringly marvelous mousse moose tempts the taste buds with its silky, smooth, yummy-nummy, chocolateyness.

The other three smiling competitors looked hungry with Gustave drooling a bit as well as Applejack and Rainbow. She then leans toward her bosses' ruined entry as Fluttershy, Twilight, and Rarity pace behind her.

Pinkie Pie: So why did this criminal devour the Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness while leaving this trio of tasty treats untouched?

However, just as the train shoots into a tunnel, everyone's vision goes to black as there is a squelching noise and a shrill scream as when the lights came back on, everypony jaw drops to see that Mulia's mousse is left with nothing but the head and a few half-chewed limbs. Donutopia now lies in ruins and there are only a few heavily gnawed survivors of Gustave's éclair stack.

Pinkie Pie: Now I have no idea who do-doned it!

Gustave, Joe, and Mulia sadly inspect the debris left from their efforts, while the ponies have gathered at the far end of the car.

Pinkie Pie: This mystery gets more mysterious every minute.

(Y/N) then walks up to Pinkie with a reassuring smile and puts a hoof on her shoulder.

(Y/N): Not to me. I believe we'll find our culprits Pinkie, but I'll need you to let me play detective this time.

Pinkie sighs reluctantly at that.

Pinkie Pie: . . .Okay.

Pinkie then takes the wig off of (Y/N) and replaces it with her hat and he takes the pipe from Pinkie as well and cleans it off with a cloth before putting it in his mouth and blows bubbles.

(Y/N): Alright, everypony I'll need for you all to go back into your cars while Pinkie and I finalize who is the true culprit in all of this.

Everypony does so as Fluttershy and Rainbow fly over the distrustful Mulia, who gives Gustave a hairy eyeball glare before walking out ahead of him. With everypony out of the dessert car, (Y/N) and Pinkie could talk in private.

(Y/N): Now Pinkie, while we were able to get some dirt on the bakers, I'll just tell you this right now. . .

Pinkie Pie: What was it?! Do you know which one of the bakers do-doned it?!

(Y/N): "Did" it. And actually Pinkie, it's "not" the bakers who were responsible for eating the cake.

Pinkie Pie: Really? What made you come to that conclusion?

(Y/N): They didn't eat the cake, they ate the other bakers' pastries. Gustave had mousse on his mustache meaning that he had ate Mulia's chocolate mousse moose. Joe had some frosting in his hair which clearly meant that he hid some of Gustave's éclairs in his mane. Finally, Mulia had some sprinkles in her wrinkles which meant that she was munching on Joe's Donutopia.

Pinkie Pie: Wow! (Y/N), how could you tell? When I saw the other sweets, they looked intact up until now.

(Y/N): *chuckles* You have to look at EVERY single detail, Pinkie. I could tell that somepony had ate the donuts cause I saw that each of the towers was missing one donut. They were trying to be as discreet as possible, but it wasn't enough to outsmart me.

Pinkie Pie: Ooooh. What else?

(Y/N): One part of the stack on the éclairs were missing and somepony organized it in a way that no one would noticed, and lastly, I noticed that a small part on the moose tail was actually bitten off. Just a small part.

Pinkie Pie: So the bakers ate the other bakers stuff, but what about MMMM? We clearly know now that it wasn't the bakers.

(Y/N): Yeah, and I didn't know anything suspicious about our friends either.

Pinkie Pie: So, what do we do now, Detective (Y/N)?

(Y/N): *chuckles* Look who's asking obvious questions now. We retrace our steps from last night. That'll give us all the clues that we can scoop up to come to a logical conclusion.

Pinkie Pie: Yes sir!

The pink mare stands on her hind legs, salutes, then drops to all fours so she can walk slowly backwards toward the rear door. (Y/N) playfully rolls his eyes and smiles at her taking what he said a bit too literally as he follows her towards the caboose of the train.

When they arrive, Pinkie keeps a thorough eye for any clues and (Y/N) does as well.

Pinkie Pie: How can we find any clues in here when who we saw running in this direction was gone, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Another obvious question, my pink compadre. Trust me when I say that, many ponies never leave without discarding any trace of evidence. Keep looking.

Pinkie turns and looks around some more until she looks up and something catches her eye.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N), look!

(Y/N) instantly turns and walks up to Pinkie curious on what she found.

(Y/N): What is it? Did you find any clues?

Pinkie Pie: Yep! Look up!

(Y/N) looks to see something hanging on the wall that was very small and he levitates it down in front of himself.

(Y/N): Pinkie, hand me a small envelope.

Pinkie then pulls a small orange envelope out of her mane and passes it to (Y/N) who opens it to put their first clue inside of the envelope.

(Y/N): Okay, so we've got one culprit! They were running through and they disappeared after we thought we caught them in the act. However, there's some other questions that need to be answered.

Pinkie Pie: You're right! Hm. . . what about the pony that we were chasing to the engine?

(Y/N): Let's go and see what really happened when we were in the situation.

At the engine, (Y/N) is surveying the mounded coal ready for the furnace. Pinkie peeks in from around the doorframe.

Pinkie Pie: But how? When we got here, all we saw was the conductor shoving in coal.

(Y/N): Hmm. . . perhaps we need to look even deeper into it. Maybe the evidence won't be just laying around like the last one.

The conductor gets a mild surprise when his cap floats off his head and over to (Y/N) due to his magic levitating it and flipping it upside down in the bargain. (Y/N) peeks inside and gasps as his eyes grow a few sizes.

(Y/N): They wouldn't. . .!

Pinkie Pie: You found another clue?!

(Y/N): Yeah, and apparently they're bold to actually play themselves as the conductor. What had me even more suspicious was, why didn't they turn to us when we entered the engine? I mean if somepony caught me doing that in the middle of the night, I would turn and face them very confused as to ask for they want.

Up comes the envelope, which drops into the cap and by the time Pinkie can get close enough, it is already out, sealed, and packed away. The cap is returned to its owner as Pinkie and (Y/N) walk back to the dessert car.

Back at the dessert car, (Y/N) and Pinkie were sitting down thinking to each other of the final step that they were on.

Pinkie Pie: When we came back here, we kept watch on the cake, but that was until the curtains mysteriously closed on us all on their own.

(Y/N): Yeah. . . that was weird. Nopony could have closed all of those curtains in such a short amount of time. . .

However, (Y/N) then got an idea as he looked at his horn.

(Y/N): Unless. . . yeah, I probably would have to say that it was me if I was involved as a possible culprit.

Pinkie Pie: What do you mean?

(Y/N): It wasn't really a paranormal thing to happen, Pinkie? It was magic. Jinkies, and I thought I would be the one to ask myself a question like that.

Pinkie Pie: Wait! Wait! There's one more thing. . .

(Y/N): And that is. . .?

Pinkie Pie: Remember? We heard hoofsteps and then a loud thud coming from this direction. . .

Pinkie then runs into the rear door as if reenacting what happened.

Pinkie Pie: . . .and then they were gone!

(Y/N) walks slowly along the car lost in thought before nodding in agreement.

(Y/N): Yeah, that did happen.

Pinkie Pie: When the curtains opened back up, that's when we saw the picture crooked.

(Y/N) then moves in to look at the portrait thoroughly and his eyes widen at a certain object on the picture that didn't belong there.

(Y/N): Wait a second, isn't that. . . Pinkie, hand me a magnifying glass.

Pinkie pulls the said object out of nowhere and passes it to (Y/N) who takes it to then look at the picture one more time to confirm his assumption and after a few seconds, he confirmed that he was right as he takes the envelope and grabs the object.

(Y/N): And I guess that's everything before we came to try and guard the cake and ended up falling asleep on each other.

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* Did my body feel good as a blanket, (Y/N)~?

(Y/N): Okay seriously, cut that out. I was flustered like crazy. Let's see what I've got in this envelope that'll give us who the true culprit is.

(Y/N) pulls out the envelope and brings out three objects.

(Y/N): So we've got a Pegasus feather, a strand of someponies mane, and a long eyelash, and we can include the pony that was using magic to close the curtains.

Pinkie Pie: Hmm. . . I can't tell which one out of all of them is the cake thief.

(Y/N) smirks from that.

(Y/N): That because it isn't just ONE pony, Pinkie. I've found out who our culprit is!

Pinkie got excited by that.

Pinkie Pie: Really?! Who?! Who?!

(Y/N): They're four ponies. Go and tell everyone to come back here into the dessert car so we solve this mystery and catch the cake culprit.

Pinkie salutes to that as was about to go off until (Y/N) calls her back.

(Y/N): Hey, wait. Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah?

(Y/N): Can I have the wig back? I not only liked it, but I also believe that it will be more fun this way.

Pinkie Pie: Sure thing, (Y/N)! I've got tons of wigs and hats hidden in my mane and tail.

(Y/N): (And I'm not going to even ask how or why.)

Pinkie then hands (Y/N) the same wig that he wore earlier and he puts it on his head to make himself look like Phoenix Wright once again.

Later on, everypony was back in the dessert car with Pinkie and (Y/N) as (Y/N) with his wig on, paces back and forth between the entire group and Pinkie stands in the middle as well. Mulia then leans in to Joe to whisper to him.

Mulia Mild: *whispers* Why are we all here again?

(Y/N): I bet you're all wondering why you're here again.

Donut Joe turns to Mulia with a surprised look.

Donut Joe: He's good!

Mulia nods in agreement.

(Y/N): When we all woke up this morning, we all saw that the MMMM was half eaten and the bakers had some very suspicious clues going on with them. However, with even more evidence, me and my trusty pink partner here have found the culprit.

Gustave Le Grand: But how?

(Y/N): When it comes to a mystery, nopony ever leaves behind absolutely no evidence and while their tactics were very amazing, they weren't enough to outsmart us!

Everypony looked at each other with nervous looks at that and (Y/N) walks in between all of them with a serious look.

(Y/N): This mystery started out very vague, but it soon turned into a complete evidential case! Ladies and gentlecolts, I am about to reveal to ALL of you! WHO REALLY IS THE TRUE CULPRIT?!

As (Y/N) raises his voice to sound more intimidating, it worked as all who was in the room except for Pinkie starting shaking like they were cold, but they were in fear. Some even started to sweat and bite their hooves as well. (Y/N) then slowly raises his hoof in the air and when it reached it's apex, he was ready to give his final accusation.

(Y/N): THE PONY WHO ATE THE MMMM! THE PONY WHO CAUSED THIS MYSTERY! AND THE PONY WHO IS GUILTY IS. . .

(Y/N) then starts to bring down his hoof to point to the culprit and as it came down, everypony's eyes widen at the pressure they were feeling.

When it finally came down, (Y/N) pointed to the exact culprit, or should I say culprits as they were none other than. . .

(Y/N): RAINBOW DASH! FLUTTERSHY! TWILIGHT SPARKLE! AND RARITY!

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(A/N): Sorry, I had to. Love this anime and the game too.

The said culprits eyes pop wide open, they gasped immensely, and flinched from their names heard.

Twilight Sparkle: HUH?!

Rarity: EXCUSE ME?!

(Y/N) then walks towards the mares with a serious look.

(Y/N): It took me a minute to piece it all together, but it all made sense!

(Y/N) then pulls out the Pegasus feather that he found in the caboose of the train.

(Y/N): As you can see from this Pegasus feather, somepony we were chasing last night had to have swiftly flew out of the rear door! When Pinkie and I went out, there was no one there! But this Pegasus feather is light blue, the same color as Rainbow Dash's coat and wings! She's also known to be our fastest flyer, so it would explain how she escaped so easily!

Rainbow Dash: I-I don't even like cake!

(Y/N) then quickly points at her which made her back up to a wall.

(Y/N): OBJECTION! You eat cake all of the time when we are at parties together!

Rainbow Dash had her jaw dropped at how persistent (Y/N) is.

(Y/N): Now secondly, Pinkie and I chased the conductor to the engine of the train! However, when we arrived to see the conductor, he was never suspicious of our activity which was fishy! So when I looked inside of the cap of the conductor, I found. . . THIS!

(Y/N) pulls out the strand of mane to reveal that it's matches Fluttershy's mane.

(Y/N): Last night, while the train was running, the conductor was actually asleep! The pony that was running from us was acting like the conductor! And from this mane color, it only matches one pony in here. What do you have to say to that, Fluttershy?!

(Y/N) points to the said Pegasus as she meekly lowers herself to the ground and covers her head with her hooves.

Fluttershy: *gasps* Oh my!

Pinkie Pie: You're going down, Fluttershy!

(Y/N): We're not done yet, Pinkie! When we both went back to the car that they where we were guarding the cake, we saw that the curtains had been lowered down by some unknown force. But it wasn't some unknown force as it was actually. . . magic!

Pinkie Pie: Magic?

(Y/N): Yes, magic. There are only four of us with horns on our foreheads, me, Twilight, Rarity, and Donut Joe! However, the reason these two are responsible is because of this! Someone was skilled enough to pull all of the curtains down at the same time and then accurately pull them back up as well! TAKE THAT TWILIGHT!

Twilight was just so dumbfounded by (Y/N) being able to figure her out as he points directly at her.

Twilight Sparkle: T-This is. . . I-I can't. . . How?!

(Y/N): But it wasn't just her that was responsible. . .

(Y/N) then pulls out the eyelash that he had and revealed it to everypony especially Rarity.

(Y/N): We heard a loud bang, so somepony wasn't looking where they were going. They thought that they could get away with it, but not until we saw these false eyelashes on the picture that was beside the rear door. It was hard to notice, but that definitely didn't belong on a stallion's eye!

(Y/N) then points over to Rarity who had her mane covering her right eye.

(Y/N): And that made me realize this too! Why are wearing your mane differently today, Rarity?!

Rarity: *gasps* What? Is it a crime to change one's style now and again? Why, I think it's a crime not to.

(Y/N): HOLD IT!

A short burst of magic from (Y/N) lifts the forward-swept purple curl away from Rarity's face, exposing a right eye without lashes.

(Y/N): You were only trying to delay the inevitable! But not this time, Rarity!

Rarity then dramatically faints once again from (Y/N)'s persistent evidence.

(Y/N): It's all makes sense here now! You all tried and lied you're way out of this mystery so that you can get your greedy desires, but not for long as we found you to be. . .

(Y/N) then glares and points to the four mares one last time.

(Y/N): THE TRUE CULPRITS!!

Everypony in the room jaw dropped from that as they were so surprised from (Y/N)'s intelligence and experience in interrogating and finding evidence.

He then takes the wig off and bows down.

(End Music Here)

(Y/N): I rest my case. Pinkie would you like to deliver your final verdict?

Pinkie Pie: I find Rainbow Dash, Twilight, Fluttershy, and Rarity. . . Guilty of eating the MMMM!

Rarity: Fine, I'm guilty! I wear false eyelashes!

(Y/N): And. . .?

Rarity: Oh, and I took a bite of the cake.

Twilight Sparkle: Me too.

Fluttershy: So did I.

Rainbow Dash: Aw nuts, so did I.

Rarity: You just made it sound so delectable.

Twilight Sparkle: Extraordinary.

Fluttershy: So tasty.

Rainbow Dash: And boy was it!

They all went up to Pinkie to apologize to her.

Rarity: I only meant to take a little, lady-like bite.

Fluttershy: And it was so good.

Twilight Sparkle: We couldn't resist.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I just dove right in!

Fluttershy: But I'm really really sorry.

Rarity: Terribly sorry.

Rainbow Dash: Sorry, Pinkie.

Twilight Sparkle: We are all very sorry, Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: That's okay. At least this mystery is finally solved.

Applejack: And they've would've gotten away with it if weren't for y'all meddling in their business.

(Y/N): Well. . . The case is almost solved. I still haven't said anything about who devoured the other bakers goods, but that's because I already solved that earlier.

Applejack: Whaddya mean, sugarcube?

Pinkie Pie: Well you see, Applejack. What (Y/N) meant was, Gustave had mousse in his mustache, Joe had éclair in his hair, and Mulia had sprinkles in her wrinkles. Which meant that the bakers were the one who ate the other bakers goods. Ha ha! TAKE THAT!

(Y/N): *chuckles* Good one, Pinkie. Anyways, bakers what you do have to say for yourselves?

Gustave Le Grand: Oh, I am so sorry, Mulia, but Pinkie made your mousse moose sound. . . très magnifique.

Donut Joe: And Pinkie's description of your éclairs really did make 'em sound scrumptious.

Mulia Mild: And the way she spoke of your Donutopia, ohh, was too delectable to resist.

(Y/N): Well, everypony learned something. Don't let your greed get the best of you the next time something like this happens. Once you want something, you'll always want more.

Everypony let's out agreeing chatter at that before Pinkie goes up and gives a tight hug to (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: We did it though, (Y/N)! We solved the mystery!

Gustave Le Grand: Yes, but now we don't have any desserts to enter into ze contest!

Joe, Gustave, and Mulia sat on their haunches with their own shattered remains of their desserts.

Pinkie Pie: I think we can fix that. Come on!

Pinkie then thinks of a letter to write to Princess Celestia.

Pinkie Pie: (Dear Princess Celestia, Today I learned that it is not good to jump to conclusions. You have to find out all the facts before saying somepony did something. If you don't, you could end up blaming somepony for something they never did. This could hurt their feelings, and it can make you look really foolish. So from now on, I will always make sure to get all the facts.)

In Canterlot, the National Dessert Competition is held as Mulia pulls her wheeled platform, which now carries a tarp-covered bulk and Gustave and Joe come in behind her, followed by Pinkie, (Y/N), and company. Other desserts have been set up on tables, and two earth pony stallions are judging. The tarp is then whisked away to reveal a rather interesting four-way dessert combo.

The Cakes' construction has been augmented with éclair borders on the bottom three tiers, the moose head and a donut border on top, a layer of donuts on each of the other three, and judiciously placed extra icing. Impressed, the judges give it a blue ribbon. Princess Celestia then walks up to the cake and licks her chops at the sight of the dessert and (Y/N) comes up to her with a slice of the dessert on a plate.

(Y/N): Care for a slice, Celestia?

Princess Celestia blushes from being offered a cake slice by (Y/N) as she floats it up and then suddenly Pinkie pops out of nowhere.

Pinkie Pie: I don't mind if I do.

Pinkie instantly leaps up and comes down on top of the amalgamation surprising everypony, as she consumes it in one belly-busting bite and leaving the rest of the travelers floored. As all share a good laugh, as (Y/N) says one last thing.

(Y/N): That's Pinkie folks!

Chapter 16 End.

Chapter 17: A Canterlot Wedding - Part 1

(A/N): We are finally here! The Season Finale! Let's get this show on the road as we finish up Season 2 with our two final parts! Enjoy comrades!

It was nighttime in Ponyville as everypony is asleep during this time and have very lovely dreams thanks to the Princess of the Night. However, at (Y/N)'s house things will go a little different for him tonight.

He is seen asleep in his bed as he stirs and shifts a little similar to another time that happened. He groans as the tip of his horn get's a small white glow.

He then wakes up and his vision adjusts for him to then see a large castle filled with holes straight ahead of him which confuses him.

(Y/N): What is that?!

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Hey there.

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(Y/N) recognizes that voice as he looks all around for it.

(Y/N): You again? What are you doing here?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Look around you, what do you see?

(Y/N) simply just turns his head side to side and shrugs his shoulder.

(Y/N): Um. . . nothing.

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) What's nothing? Be specific, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Uh. . . a land completely lifeless with a scary castle at the center?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Good, and. . .?

(Y/N): I see some. . . things floating around the castle.

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) *chuckles* Well. . . I wouldn't call it a castle. It's more of a hive.

(Y/N): A hive?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Walk closer to it and you'll see.

(Y/N) starts walking towards the said hive as he looks at it with a sharp eye to tell if he could see anything. When he got close enough, he sees some weird creatures with moderate artic blue eyes, sea greenish black bodies, dark artic bluish gray manes, and they also had insect like wings, curved horns on their heads, holes in their legs, and jagged ears.

(Y/N) was just shocked at how these creatures looked.

(Y/N): What in Equestria are those things?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Changelings.

(Y/N): What's a changeling?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) They are creatures who's nature and desire to feed on the love of other creatures.

(Y/N): They feed on love? That sounds like trouble.

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Like you would not believe.

(Y/N): So why are you showing me this?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Because these changelings are to invade all of Equestria soon.

(Y/N): Really?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Trust me when I say that changelings are smart. They have the ability to shape shift themselves into other things, including other ponies.

(Y/N): So what I'm guessing is that they'll invade soon and you're telling me that it's up to me and my friends to stop these creatures as well?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) *chuckles* You are a smart boy, (Y/N). Just as I thought.

(Y/N): Well hey, if I got to save the entire world then I'm all ears to what you have to say. We've already defeated Nightmare Moon and brought Princess Luna back to Equestria, we stopped a crazy draconequus psycho from making all of Equestria his entire playground. I say that we're capable of taking these things down.

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) I'm glad to hear that, (Y/N). However, I should warn you about another thing.

(Y/N): What's that?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) There is a leader of all of these changelings and she's the queen.

(Y/N): Like a bee hive?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Correct, except that they don't produce honey. *laughs*

(Y/N): You know for someone who's giving me a warning about an event coming up, you sure got a sense of humor.

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Well, I believe that it's right to be happy even in the darkest of times.

(Y/N): Eh, you're not wrong.

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) So what you say, (Y/N)? Will you stand up to these changelings and save Equestria once again?

(Y/N): Are you kidding? My mother didn't send me here to just lay around Ponyville, monkeying about. Of course I'll save the world! It's what I was destined to do.

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Excellent! I'm happy to here that, (Y/N)! Also. . . monkeying about?

(Y/N): What? It's a term that ponies use.

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Oh really? What ponies?

(Y/N) get's a conflicted look at that.

(Y/N): Uh. . .

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Exactly.

(Y/N): *sighs* Are you going to keep making comments about my sentences or can I wake up now?

Mysterious Voice: (Echo) Yes, you're allowed to wake up now. Leave it to me.

(End Music Here)

As soon as that was said, a bright light envelopes (Y/N) as it blinded his vision for him to wake up from the lucid dream.

He was back in his room in reality as he rubs his eyes and stretches before looking outside to see that it was sunrise.

(Y/N): I'll find the signs of the changelings arriving and put a stop to it. However, right now I'll continue to enjoy my happiness for right now. We're going to have a picnic together today and I honestly do want some calm quality time with my friends.

It is now complete daytime in the park lands outside of Ponyville as the Mane 7 were all gathered around each other enjoying a lovely picnic with a quiet blue sky and butterflies passing by them. Rarity decked out in a sun hat and pink neckerchief and sighs contentedly, Pinkie pours some tea in a cup, Applejack and Rainbow Dash were respectively sipping a beverage through a straw and eating a sandwich, and (Y/N) was laying napkins out for everypony.

Rarity: It is gorgeous out. Just gorgeous!

(Y/N): I agree. I'm glad we were all able to get together today like this.

Twilight then levitates an apple from the picnic basket, but before she can get her teeth into the fruit, everypony hears approaching footsteps as they turn to where it was coming from and the pony, or dragon responsible for those footsteps were Spike as he runs all the up to Twilight out of breath from running so fast.

Spike: Twi. . . light! . . .I. . . have. . . Lemme just. . .

Spike then heaves first for air, then he belches out scroll onto the grass. Twilight then levitates it up to read it out to everypony.

Twilight Sparkle: "Dear Twilight, I am sure you are as excited as I am about the upcoming wedding in Canterlot."

(Y/N): Wedding? This is the first that I'm hearing of that.

Twilight Sparkle: Me too. This must be a very special one if they're inviting us. "I will be presiding over the ceremony, but would very much like you and your friends to help with the preparations for this wonderful occasion. Fluttershy, I would like you and your songbird choir to provide the music."

Fluttershy: Oh my goodness! What an honor!

Twilight Sparkle: "Pinkie Pie, I can think of no one more qualified than you to host the reception."

Pinkie then cartwheels over to Spike in excitement.

Pinkie Pie: Hip, hip, hooray!

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack, you will be in charge of the catering for the reception.

Applejack: Well, color me pleased as punch!

Twilight Sparkle: "Rainbow Dash-"

Rainbow Dash yawns thinking that her role of being invited to the wedding is pointless, but what Twilight says next will change her mind.

Twilight Sparkle: ". . .I would very much appreciate it if you could perform a sonic rainboom as the bride and groom complete their "I do"'s."

Rainbow's brain slips far enough out of gear to make her bite down on the hoof she was using to cover her yawn and she then get's excited as she flies up.

Rainbow Dash: Yes!

Twilight Sparkle: "Rarity, you will be responsible for designing the dresses for the bride and her bridesmaids."

Rarity got so flabbergasted by this that she started to speak unintelligible.

Rarity: Princess Celestia wants me to *gibberish* . . .wedding dress? For a Canterlot wedding. . . I, ah, ooh, oooh!

Her tongue freewheels a bit as she totters on her hind legs and eventually keels over with a big grin on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: "(Y/N), I would like for you to speak to the groom about what your role in the wedding will be."

(Y/N): Me? The groom is specifically going to bestow me, a job for the wedding? I'll be more than honored for whatever he gives to me.

Twilight Sparkle: "And as for you, Twilight, you will be playing the most important role of all: Making sure that everything goes as planned. See you all very soon. Yours, Princess Celestia." But. . . I don't understand. Who's getting married?

Spike: Oh, wait! Uh, I was probably supposed to give you this one first.

Spike then pulls out a second scroll and hands it to Twilight who then reads it.

Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia cordially invites you to the wedding of Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and. . . *gasps* My brother?!

(Y/N): Shining Armor's getting married?!

Twilight then quickly turns to (Y/N) in shock when he says her brothers name.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait! You know my brother?!

(Y/N): Oh. . . yeah actually. We met each other when I was visiting Canterlot awhile ago by myself.

Twilight's shock then turns into anger as she get's up in (Y/N)'s face and glares at him.

Twilight Sparkle: You knew my brother?! And you never TOLD ME?!

(Y/N) was little taken back by Twilight's anger as he recoiled.

(Y/N): S-Sorry. I guess it just slipped my mind when I came back from my trip.

Twilight Sparkle: So you mean to tell me that all of this time after you've been to Canterlot for the very first time, you've NEVER got him inside of your mind again to even tell me?!

(Y/N): W-Well of course I think about him, it's just. . . oh. . . I see what you mean.

Twilight Sparkle: *mocking* Hey, Twilight just so you know I came back from Canterlot today and I saw everypony except your brother.

(Y/N): Okay one, I'm sorry. I really am. Two, that was a terrible impression of me.

Twilight Sparkle: Still though, why have you never mentioned this to me? Am I not trustworthy to hear that you've met my family members?

(Y/N) then wraps one hoof around Twilight while looking at her with guilt.

(Y/N): You're my best friend. Of course, you're trustworthy. It just never got to my attention that I needed to remind you that I met your brother. Besides, it's not like we're right in front of him right now so better late than never right?

Twilight sighs before smiling at (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Well. . . I can't stay mad at you. And you're right, we're not meeting him right now.

Applejack: This is great news for ya Twilight! Your brother is getting married!

She then casts a disgusted glance toward Canterlot, which appears to be enclosed in a spherical pink bubble.

Twilight Sparkle: *sarcastically* Yeah, great news. That I just got from a wedding invitation! Not from my brother, but from a piece of paper! Thanks a lot, Shining Armor. I mean, really, he couldn't tell me personally?

(Y/N): Maybe he had duties to attend to at Canterlot. It would make sense considering he's the captain of the Royal Guard.

Twilight Sparkle: I know he's the captain! But I'm his sister! He should know better to actually tell big things to their family members personally! And Princess Mi Amore Cadenza? Who in the hoof is that?!

Twilight then snorts out some steam in anger and Fluttershy flies over to her.

Fluttershy: Um, Twilight? Are you okay?

Twilight Sparkle: Sorry about my attitude, it's just that Shining Armor and I have always been so close. He's my B.B.B.F.F!

This acronym elicits a round of befuddled stares from the rest of the Mane 7 and Spike.

(Y/N): Your what. . .?

Twilight Sparkle: Big Brother Best Friend Forever?

Mane 6: Ohhh!

Twilight Sparkle: Before I came here and learned the importance of friendship, Shining Armor was the only pony I ever really accepted as a friend.

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Twilight Sparkle: When I was just a filly, I found it rather silly

To see how many other ponies I could meet

I had my books to read, didn't know that I would ever need

Other ponies to make my life complete

But there was one colt that I cared for

I knew he would be there for me

My big brother, best friend forever!

Like two peas in a pod, we did everything together

He taught me how to fly a kite (Best friend forever!)

We never had a single fight (We did everything together!)

We shared our hopes, we shared our dreams

I miss him more than I realized

It seems. . .

Mane 6: Your big brother, best friend forever

Like two peas in a pod, you did everything together

Twilight Sparkle: And though he's, oh, so far away

I hoped that he would stay

My big brother best friend

Forever. . .

Forever. . .

Applejack: As one of your P.F.F.'s. . .

Puzzled looks came from everypony once again.

Applejack: Pony Friends Forever. . .

Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Spike: Ohhh!

(Y/N): You know you really should say the words before making them into an acronym.

Applejack: . . .I wanna tell you that I think your brother sounds like a real good guy.

Twilight Sparkle: He is pretty special.

(Y/N): And like I said, he's the captain of the Royal Guard. I should know since I've seen his skills at fighting similar to me.

Rarity then rushes up to (Y/N) with a look that suggests that her mental transmission is about to blow. Just as quickly, she regains her composure.

Rarity: So let me get this straight. We're helping out with the wedding of not only a princess, but a captain of the Royal Guard? And not only do you know him (Y/N), he's also Twilight's brother?

Both (Y/N) and Twilight look at each other before shrugging resignedly.

Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N): I guess we are.

Rarity then get's ready to dramatically faint once again as (Y/N) rolls his eyes and levitates a pillow for her to land her head on. The rest of the ponies then let out excited chatter as Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy fly up and do some loops in excitement while Pinkie and Applejack dance a little.

The Mane 7 were now on their way to Canterlot as railroad tracks snake across the green outskirts and up the mountain, and puffs of steam rise from behind a distant hill to mark a train's progress toward the great city. Everypony was just excited about their roles to have at the wedding.

Rainbow Dash: A sonic rainboom? At a wedding?! Can you say "best wedding ever"?!

As they go through a tunnel, Pinkie decides to yell what Rainbow Dash asked.

Pinkie Pie: BEST WEDDING EVER!!

As they go through the tunnels, Spike talks about his roles for the wedding.

Spike: So you all get to help with the big fancy wedding, but I'm the one who gets to host the bachelor party! I have just one question. What's a bachelor party?

Meanwhile, Twilight and (Y/N) were sitting on the other side of where their friends were and Twilight was just staring out the window morosely while (Y/N) just comforts her.

(Y/N): I know you're still disappointed that Shining Armor never telling you about the wedding and I'm technically guilty for that as well, but let's not forget that you'll also be there to support him as well.

Twilight Sparkle: I know. . . and I'm more than honored to help my brother, but ever since I moved to Ponyville, we've been seeing each other less and less. And now that he's starting a new family with this "Princess Mi Amore Ca-whatshername", we'll probably never see each other.

(Y/N): (Princess Mi Amore Cadenza. . .? Could it be Princess Cadance? It sounds very similar, just more fancy.) But he's your brother, I'm sure he would make time for you.

Twilight Sparkle: Couldn't seem to make time to tell me he was getting married.

Twilight says that bitterly as she pulls the shades on the windows down.

As the Mane 7 arrive in Canterlot, a checkpoint has been set up and staffed by two unicorn guards who were holding spears crossed to block the path and just beyond the checkpoint is the smooth expanse of the pink bubble that encloses Canterlot.

Pinkie Pie: We're here, we're here!

The guards move their spears aside and the train passes through the barrier which was a force field. Inside, the travelers are slightly unsettled by the pink energy washing over them. As the last cars roll by and the field re-establishes itself as the guards re-cross their spears.

The train then arrives at the Canterlot train station as everypony looks out to see that there are a lot of guards out at the station.

Rainbow Dash: Whoa, what's with all the guards?

Rarity: I'm sure they're just taking the necessary precautions. Royal weddings do bring out the strangest ponies.

Pinkie then lets out with a sneeze that ejects a burst of confetti and streamers from her nose, then trots cheerfully out.

(Y/N): Define "strange."

Rarity: Well, I meant ruffians specifically darling. Now, let's get going! We've got work to do!

The Mane 7 except for Twilight and (Y/N) then walk ahead.

Applejack: And you've got a big brother to go congratulate.

Applejack says that to Twilight as she trots ahead very bitterly with (Y/N) following her. Two guards uncross their spears to let them by.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. "Congratulate." And then give him a piece of my mind.

(Y/N): Don't be too hard on him, okay? Besides, I have to go with you so that I see what favor he wants me to do for the wedding.

Twilight Sparkle: Fine, you coming or what?

(Y/N): I'm right behind you.

At the Canterlot Royal Palace, Princess Celestia could be seen on the balcony peering through a telescope to observe the city for any potential threats.

Meanwhile, an irritated Twilight accompanied by (Y/N) move across a well-guarded courtyard to go and see Twilight's brother, Shining Armor. He was seen atop a wall saluting orders to other guards as they return the gesture and move out. Twilight then calls for his brother as she approaches the palace.

Twilight Sparkle: I've got something to say to you, mister.

Spears are brandished over the wall as Shining Armor leans out. He smiles at seeing his sister and removes his helmet, prompting mild surprise and a lowering of spears by his subordinates.

Shining Armor: Twily!

Full of excitement of seeing his little sister, he instantly gallops down to her with (Y/N) right behind her.

Shining Armor: Ah, I've missed, you, kid. How was the train ride? I-

Twilight Sparkle: How dare you not tell me in person that you were getting married! I'm your sister, for pony's sake!

(Y/N): *mumbles* So much for not being so hard on him.

Shining Armor: It's not my fault! Princess Celestia has requested a major increase in security. Didn't you see all the guards at the train station?

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, there's a big wedding coming up. Maybe you heard about it?

Shining Armor: It has nothing to do with the wedding. A threat has been made against Canterlot. We don't know who's responsible for it, but Princess Celestia asked that I help provide additional protection.

Twilight raises her eyes at that a bit softened and (Y/N) walks beside her.

(Y/N): See Twilight? I told you that he probably had some important business to take care of.

Shining Armor then notices (Y/N) and smiles at him.

Shining Armor: (Y/N)! I haven't seen you in awhile either. How have you been dude?

Both of them exchange a hoof bump to greet as (Y/N) speaks.

(Y/N): I've been pretty good actually. There really hasn't been any threats in Ponyville, so I've been able to take it easy for awhile.

Shining Armor: That's great to hear.

Twilight Sparkle: So you two do know each other?

Shining Armor: That's right, Twily. And I've got to say, your friend (Y/N) here is very courageous. He also has a lot of experience with combat. Maybe more than me.

Twilight Sparkle: How you know that?

(Y/N): I had a duel with your brother when I was in Canterlot as well.

Twilight looks at (Y/N) surprised by that.

Twilight Sparkle: You what?!

(Y/N): Yep and he has a lot of experience as well. I can see why they choose you to be the captain of the Royal Guard.

Shining Armor: No need to flatter me. I just do what I need to get done and protect the innocents here in Canterlot.

(Y/N): Speaking of which, ever since we came here we've seen this dome around the entire city. Who's responsible for it?

Shining Armor: That's the next thing I need to tell you both. You need to see this.

He then takes a step back to put himself well in the clear, he squeezes his eyes shut and begins to concentrate fiercely. His horn responds with a glow and sudden flare of light. Twilight and (Y/N) shield their eyes from the intensity of the glow as he aims his horn straight up. A beam of energy lances toward the top of the force field surrounding Canterlot, causing the entire surface to pulse briefly with light when it hits. Both of them watch in amazement as Shining Armor is the one responsible for keeping the shield over the entire city of Canterlot. He then winds down the spell and winces, putting a hoof to his temple as it has taken quite a bit out of him. He regains his composure as trots up the steps with (Y/N) and Twilight following.

Shining Armor: The burden of keeping Canterlot safe and secure rests squarely on my shoulders. Staying focused on the task at hand has been my top priority.

Twilight thinks for a second on that as they all walk over a bridge.

(Y/N): How long has this threat been going on for?

Shining Armor: Nearly a week, so I haven't been able to do much of anything since then.

(Y/N): I see. It must have exhausting. Especially since you have a wedding coming up.

Shining Armor: You have no idea. Don't you get it now, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, okay, I get it. You've got a really important job protecting all of Canterlot with a force field only you can conjure up. But still. . . how could you not tell me about something as big as your wedding? Am I not that important to you any more?

Shining Armor: Hey. You're my little sister. Of course you're important to me. But I'd understand if you didn't want to be my best mare now.

Shining Armor smiles slyly as he says that and Twilight grew delighted by that.

Twilight Sparkle: You want "me" to be your best mare?

Shining Armor: Well. . . yeah.

Twilight Sparkle: I'd be honored.

They both share a quick hug and (Y/N) smiles at the two before Shining Armor turns to him.

Shining Armor: And (Y/N), I've got a very special job for specifically you.

(Y/N): What's that?

Shining Armor then pulls out a golden helmet with (F/C) linings that was just the right size to fit (Y/N)'s head. Shining Armor then places the helmet on (Y/N)'s head surprising him.

Shining Armor: As captain of the Royal Guard (Y/N), I hereby promote you for the wedding as my corporal.

(Y/N) eyes pop wide open from that in shock.

(Y/N): You want ME to be your corporal?!

Shining Armor: I mean I don't see any other alicorns around here that's capable of fighting. You up for it?

(Y/N): I-I. . . I'm more than honored! You can count on me!

Shining Armor salutes to (Y/N) which he returns. Twilight just watches in shock that (Y/N) is temporarily going to be part of the Royal Guard.

Twilight Sparkle: You and the princess really gave us all big roles for the wedding that would really be our dreams come true.

Shining Armor: What can I say? You all are the Elements of Harmony after all, so I made it a pretty big deal.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, we're thankful.

Shining Armor then get's a thought in his head as he walks over and whispers something to Twilight.

Shining Armor: *whispers* Hey, Twily. Is (Y/N) your boyfriend?

Twilight blushes instantly at that question.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Boyfriend?!

Shining Armor: Come on Twily, I can see it written on your face right now.

Twilight get's what her brother means as she shakes the blush out of her face to then return her serious glare onto Shining Armor.

Twilight Sparkle: One, (Y/N) is NOT my boyfriend. We're just best friends. Two, I'm still pretty ticked you're marrying somepony I don't even know! When did you even meet this "Princess Mi Amore Cadenza"?

Shining Armor: Twily, Princess Mi Amore Cadenza is Cadance, your old foalsitter.

(Y/N): I thought so.

Twilight grew very surprised by this.

Twilight Sparkle: Cadance? As in the Cadance? As in the greatest foalsitter in all the history of foalsitters?!

Shining Armor: *chuckles* You tell me. She was your foalsitter.

Twilight Sparkle: Ohmygoshohmygosh!

(Flashback)

Young Twilight is seen in a bedroom of the castle and levitating her Smarty Pants doll out of a toy chest and a younger Cadance then walks in.

Twilight Sparkle: Cadance is only the most amazing pony ever! She's beautiful. . .

When Young Twilight notices Cadance, she lets the toy drop and gallops over to hug the young Cadence.

Twilight Sparkle: She's caring. . .

In another scene, Young Cadance magically applies a Band-Aid to a boo-boo on the teary-eyed filly's hind leg as she sits on her haunches. She then wipes away Young Twilight's tears and get's a smile.

Twilight Sparkle: She's kind. . .

Young Twilight is now being pushed by her sitter on a swing set as they both had very happy smiles.

Young Twilight Sparkle: I am so lucky to have you as my foalsitter!

Young Cadance: I'm the one who's lucky, Twilight.

Young Twilight Sparkle: *scoffs* You're a princess.

Young Cadance rolls her eyes at that playfully.

Young Twilight Sparkle: I'm just a regular old unicorn.

Young Cadance: You are anything but a regular old unicorn.

She grabs the young filly in a hug before places her down in front of her and they did a little dance that involved them trotting in place, hunching down to cover then uncover their eyes, sitting down to clap one another's hooves to then stand back up and wiggle their rumps towards each other.

Young Twilight Sparkle and Young Cadance: Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!

They wrap up their performance by falling on their backs and giggling.

Finally, they are both walking down a street together until they hear arguing and they see a mare and stallion face off across a table across the street. Young Twilight get's a conflicted look as Young Cadance warms up her horn to send a flurry of small hearts and a larger one across the street. On the quarreling couple's side, this last splits into two halves, which absorb all the small ones and then snap together to heal the break. Now there are all smiles and affection from the two thanks to Cadance's spell. She allow herself a serene smile before walking off and Young Twilight beams after her.

Twilight Sparkle: How many unicorns can just spread love wherever they go? I only know of one. . .!

(End of Flashback)

Twilight Sparkle: And you're marrying her!

Twilight then bounds around brother very excitedly as (Y/N) chuckles at Twilight being ecstatic.

Twilight Sparkle: You're marrying Cadance! You're marrying Cadance!

As Twilight continues her little happy dance, (Y/N) walks up to Shining Armor with a smile.

(Y/N): Seriously though, congratulations to both of you. Where is Cadance anyway? I'd like to see her again as well.

???: I hope I'm not interrupting anything important.

Both Twilight and (Y/N) then turn to the voice that called out as they looked to see the said princess walking towards them. However, she had a frown on her face.

Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N): Cadance!

Both of them run up to Cadance as (Y/N) had a big smile to meet her once again while Twilight starts their very catchy chant.

Twilight Sparkle: Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!

However the performance elicits not recognition, but a good dose of annoyance from Cadance.

Princess Cadance: What are you doing?

Twilight deflates from that, but straightens up with a smile.

Twilight Sparkle: Cadance, it's me, Twilight!

Princess Cadance: Uh-huh. . .

Princess Cadance then focuses her attention to (Y/N).

Princess Cadance: And who are you?

(Y/N): Cadance, it's me (Y/N). Don't you recognize me? We met not too long ago.

Princess Cadance just stares at (Y/N) before walking ahead of him.

Princess Cadance: Right. . . I suppose it will come to me.

Both of (Y/N) and Twilight's smiles then turn into puzzled disappointment as they look at each other with complete confusion. Shining Armor and Cadance both smile as Shining Armor lays a foreleg across her shoulders.

Shining Armor: I've gotta get back to my station, but Cadance will be checking in with all of you to see how things are going. I think I speak for both of us when I say we couldn't be more excited to have you here. Right, dear?

Princess Cadance then smiles nastily at the two.

Princess Cadance: Absolutely.

Twilight recoils a bit at that venomous tone while (Y/N) goes wide-eyed for a second.

Shining Armor: Well, we'll let you get to it.

Both of the couple then start to walk off while (Y/N) was still surprised from Cadance's weird approach to both of them.

(Y/N): I'm not the only who noticed that right?

Twilight Sparkle: No. . . she seemed different. I honestly never heard her sound so condescending.

(Y/N): Neither have I. When I met her back in Canterlot, she was very polite and she had some sense of humor inside of her as well. This is strange.

Twilight Sparkle: I have to agree. What should we do, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Let's just keep observing her. I hope I'm wrong, but I think she's up to something.

(Y/N) and Twilight then walk ahead to go and check on their other friends to see how their doing with their roles for the wedding.

In the kitchen of the royal palace, Twilight was sitting grumpily on her haunches with her trusty notepad and pencil floating nearby. (Y/N) just stares and observes everypony else working in the kitchen to see if anything's fishy. Applejack gallops past them having traded her cowboy hat for a toque of her own and an icing bag in her mouth. She then travels up a ladder to then put some icing on the large wedding cake.

Applejack: Cake, check.

Twilight marks it off on her pad, and Applejack gallops past with a small pickaxe in her teeth. She then shaves a bit off an ice sculpture shaped as a hollowed-out heart.

Applejack: Ice sculpture, check.

This too is marked off and a third gallop takes the chef past the grumbling unicorn and concerned alicorn to an oven, from which she pulls out a tray of snacks.

Applejack: Best darn bite-size apple fritter you ever tasted. . .

Two of these is shoved whole into Twilight's and (Y/N)'s mouth, leaving a sprinkle of crumbs across her cheeks and causing them to smile.

Twilight Sparkle: Mmm. Check.

(Y/N): Double check that one. These are amazing!

Meanwhile, Spike is on the counter playing with the two figurines that are supposed to go on the cake.

Spike: *deep voice* I do. Do you? *high voice* I do!

He then makes loud kissing sounds with the miniatures as Twilight walks up and pulls the figurines out of his claws while (Y/N) gives him a disapproving gaze which makes Spike laugh nervously. The sound of an opening door then get's their attention as they turn back to see Princess Cadance walk through the doors.

Applejack: Hiya, Princess!

Princess Cadance: Please, call me Princess Mi Amore Cadenza.

Twilight rolls her eyes at that while (Y/N) glares at her slightly. Applejack bows to Cadance before straightening up.

Applejack: Hiya, Princess Mi Amore Cadenza. You come to check out what's on the menu for your big day?

Princess Cadance forces a smile.

Princess Cadance: I have!

It disappears as soon as Applejack turns her back to lead the way across the floor. Twilight and (Y/N) do not fail to notice.

(Y/N): (Yeah. . . Definitely a scheming type attitude.)

Applejack then grabs a tray of fritters in her teeth and pivots to face Cadance, who levitates one and takes a bite. However, when she did levitate one, her magic aura was a different color which (Y/N) noticed as he went wide-eyed from that as well.

(Y/N): (Green?! Last time I met her, her aura was light blue! How is that even possible?!)

Swallowing the fritter, Cadance makes herself smile and chuckle.

Princess Cadance: Delicious! I love-love-love them. *nervous laugh*

(Y/N) and Twilight were not convinced by that, however Applejack was.

Applejack: Aw, shucks. Why don't you take a few to go?

Applejack hands her a paper bag with a big squeaky grin, Cadance floats it up, gets it in her teeth, and heads out.

Applejack: I know how you brides can be. So busy, you forget to get a little somethin' in your belly.

With Applejack not looking, (Y/N) and Twilight still observe Cadance as she stops right in front of the door and she sees a trash can. She then tosses the paper bag in the trash can which makes both (Y/N) and Twilight give a small gasp of shock before (Y/N) scowls as Cadance and she closes the door with her magic.

Twilight Sparkle: Did. . . you see what she. . .

(Y/N): Yeah, love them, my flank. Come on, let's go see what else she judging.

Twilight nods as they both stalk away to go and see more of how their friends are doing.

In a dressing room at the top of a tower, Rarity was inside with her glasses on and horn glowing as she stitches intently at a piece of work. Twilight paces behind her, plenty heated up while (Y/N) stood near the door with his hoof on his chin thinking to himself about Cadance.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, you should have seen how she acted back there. I don't know when she changed, but she changed! *mocking* Please, call me Princess Mi Amore Cadenza.

(Y/N): (She's right. When I met her, she just allowed me to call her Cadance. I don't know if it was because I'm somewhat of royalty or not, but either way she's definitely weird.)

???: Did I hear someone say my name?

That voice was of course, Princess Cadance as she enters with three unicorn mares close behind. Rarity zips over to her and bows with measuring tape hanging down from her neck.

Rarity: Your highness! Let me just start by saying what an honor it is to play a role in such a momentous occasion.

She repeats the bow with a nervous chuckle as Cadance just stares down at her with a frown.

Princess Cadance: Uh-huh. Is my dress ready?

Princess Cadance walks ahead of her as Rarity follows her to show her bridal dress. They stop at the mannequin on which she was doing her dress construction.

Rarity: Y-Yes, of course. Um, I've been working on it ever since I was given the assignment, and I think you'll be pleased with the results! Mmm!

The dress consists of a skirt built up from several layers of pale cream-colored fabric with yellow trim, a pale blue belt around the midsection, and a pale blue/yellow-striped sash running from one side to the other across the chest. This last item is trimmed with pale blue lace and set with a brooch consisting of a bright blue gem in a gold frame and a wreath of flowers rests atop the head.

However, Cadance was not impressed by the designs of the dress at all.

Princess Cadance: I was hoping for something with more beading and a longer train.

The crestfallen designer levitates a notepad and quill to take this down.

Rarity: Oh, yes, of course.

Cadence then eyes three other mannequins decked out in simpler versions of this dress, each a different pastel shade. Each of these heads sports a string of pale blue pearls with a small bunch of flowers.

Princess Cadance: And those should be a different color.

Twinkleshine: I think they're lovely.

Minuette: Me too!

Lyra Heartstrings: I love them.

Princess Cadance then glares back toward the trio of mares and they shut up in a hurry.

Princess Cadance: Make them a different color.

She strides away, paying no mind to the vexed Twilight and (Y/N). Rarity quickly gets back into her work.

Twilight Sparkle: Gee, maybe her name should be "Princess Demandy-pants."

(Y/N): (Wow, I never seen her be so picky before either. This is just getting more confusing by the minute.)

At the hall of the Canterlot royal palace, balloons in assorted shapes and colors are anchored by the windows, bouquets have been placed on the columns at either side, and confetti is strewn about the floor and the heart-decorated carpet runner. Pinkie darts and bounces excitedly around a singularly unenthusiastic Cadance.

Pinkie Pie: Okay, let me see. We've been over the games. . .

She zips over to an array of them at one side, rolls the dice for a board game with a huge squeaky grin, and darts back.

Pinkie Pie: . . .the dances. . .

Another lightning-fast dive carries her to a top-hatted mannequin and a phonograph. It plays for a moment as she gambols and zips back with a happy gasp.

Pinkie Pie: I think this reception is gonna be perfect! Don't you?

Princess Cadance smiles after that sentence.

Princess Cadance: Perfect!

However expectedly, it turns into a frown as she walks off.

Princess Cadance: *sarcastically* . . .If we were celebrating a six-year-old's birthday party.

Pinkie Pie: *gasps* Thank you!

Twilight's eyes glare daggers after the snooty princess as she hides behind a pillar. When Cadance was out of sight, (Y/N) then appears with the same glare as he used an invisibility spell to make himself hidden for a short time.

It is now nighttime as Princess Luna flies down through the barrier of Canterlot and glides down towards Celestia's lookout to take her sister's place.

Princess Luna: Rest, my sister. As always, I will guard the night.

Princess Celestia then heads off inside to get some sleep while her sister takes over her duty of guarding the city.

Down at a street corner café, Twilight joins the rest of her friends at a table as she sits a drink down.

Twilight Sparkle: Bet I can guess what you're all thinking. Cadance is the absolute worst bride-to-be ever.

Six pairs of eyes snap wide open at her judgment as Spike pulls out his Cadance figurine.

Spike: *high voice* Who, me?

Applejack: Spike! That goes on the cake.

He tosses it down with a sheepish laugh.

Rarity: Twilight, whatever are you talking about? Cadance is an absolute gem!

(Y/N): Rarity! Are you insane? You saw how overcritical she was with your dress and I could see the venom in her eyes when was being so demanding.

Rarity: Well, of course she is! Why shouldn't she expect the very best on her wedding day?

(Y/N): Yeah, but she was acting like she's some sort of dictator.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack, did you know that after she told you how much she just 'love-love-loved' your hors d'eouvres, she threw them in the trash?

Applejack: Aw, she was probably just trying to spare my feelin's.

(Y/N): Spare your feelings! How is throwing something someone offers you away in a trash can sparing someponies feelings?! Plus Applejack, I'm sure you could tell that she was lying when she said that she loved them.

Applejack: Aw, come on (Y/N). She's a princess. I'm sure she didn't want to be too rude especially on her wedding day.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes at that.

(Y/N): What about you, Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: She did raise her voice at one of my birds during rehearsal.

Twilight Sparkle: See? Rude!

She crosses her forelegs with a smirk, but not before Fluttershy made an excuse pulling up one of her birds on her foreleg.

Fluttershy: But he was singing really off-key.

The bird produces a couple of tuneless squawks that force Twilight to cover her ears, (Y/N) cringed, and it set Rainbow Dash's teeth on edge.

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie Pie, you had to have noticed how Cadance treated-

However, her words fell on deaf ears as Pinkie and Spike were playing with the wedding cake figurines.

Twilight Sparkle: Never mind. Rainbow Dash, you're with me, right?

Rainbow Dash is seen flexing her wings and legs.

Rainbow Dash: Sorry, Twi. Been too busy prepping for my sonic rainboom to pay much attention to the bride's bad attitude.

Twilight simply growls at that and (Y/N) facehoofs.

Rarity: The princess is about to get married. I'm sure any negative behavior she might be displaying is simply the result of nerves.

That struck a nerve on Twilight as she stands up, slamming her front hooves onto the table hard enough to nearly tip her glass.

Twilight Sparkle: And I'm sure it's the result of being an awful pony who doesn't deserve to even know Shining Armor, let alone marry him!

Her friends stare at her in silence for a bit before Applejack is first to speak up after the outburst is finished.

Applejack: Think maybe you're bein' just a tiny bit possessive of your brother?

Everypony but (Y/N) agrees to this as this makes (Y/N) slightly irritated.

(Y/N): Are you kidding me right now? How are you so oblivious to the fact that she's not liking any of the things that you all planned for her?

Pinkie Pie: Well I guess that means we'll just have to work harder.

(Y/N): Work harder?!

Applejack: (Y/N), maybe you're just getting a little too serious since you now got a temporary promotion as a guard.

(Y/N) then slams his front hooves on the table which makes the mares flinch a little.

(Y/N): Or. . . maybe you all are so blinded by the fact that you like your wedding roles more than to be concerned about anything right now?

The five including Spike look at each other before they shake their heads at that.

Fluttershy: I don't think so.

Rainbow Dash: Nah, it's not happening.

Rarity: Darling, we're very focused. We'll definitely tell you if the situation is dire, but right now we need to prepare for the wedding. That's our top priority right now.

Twilight growls as Rarity says that and she walks off. (Y/N) decides to fly off as well to another location leaving the mares and dragon to trade a round of thoroughly bewildered stares.

With leaving his friends behind to go do other things, (Y/N) to walk around the royal palace and some guards were following him due to his new promotion as a corporal of the royal guard. As he was still walking, he turns to the guards following him.

(Y/N): Why don't you guys up front and guard the central corridor? I actually need some alone time right now.

The guards salute to that as they walk in the opposite direction that (Y/N) was going. He had a troubled look on his face as he didn't know what to do about Cadance.

(Y/N): I don't get this. Cadance was such a nice pony once and she treated everypony around her with respect when I was around. Things have also been different about her current attitude as well. I don't know if she's up to something or is just snotty in general, but I have to get to the bottom of this. My friends won't help me. They're too busy with their roles in the wedding.

As (Y/N) walks around the palace, he kept looking to see if anypony was around at the moment, but due to it being nighttime, there could only be guards or maybe just one pony walking to go and get some sleep, but other than that nopony was around for (Y/N) to ask questions.

(Y/N): *sighs* I guess this might be a needle in a haystack situation. Man, who can I ask for information about Cadance that knows her well?

Just as (Y/N) says that, a voice spoke up.

???: You said that you need information on Princess Cadance, eh?

(Y/N) then turns to that voice as he sees a shadowy figure in the distance as it came closer.

(Y/N): Who are you? You kind of sound familiar.

The figure then walks up closer to (Y/N) as once in got into the moonlight, (Y/N) get's a surprised look for who he sees right in front of him right now.

It was Prince Blueblood who (Y/N) thought was very unexpected.

(Y/N): Prince Blueblood?!

Prince Blueblood: Hello once again, (Y/N) (L/N).

(Y/N): What are you doing here?

Prince Blueblood: I thought I heard voices coming from this way so I wanted to see where it coming from and it turns out that I run into the Hero of Ponyville of all ponies. Or should I say, new corporal solider of the royal guard?

(Y/N): Yep, I got this assignment from the groom and captain himself.

Prince Blueblood: You must be extremely lucky to get such a huge role for the royal wedding.

(Y/N): *chuckles* I guess I am, and I'm more than honored to do it. So. . . how has life been in Canterlot?

Prince Blueblood: I've actually been better ever since the Grand Galloping Gala, I was able to not be as snobby towards other ponies since then thanks to you and it's caused my reputation to go up just a bit.

(Y/N) smiles from that.

(Y/N): See? I told you that you don't need to act like you're better than somepony else in order to be popular.

Prince Blueblood: And right you were.

Both give a little laugh from that before (Y/N) get's a serious look.

(Y/N): Hey. . . I know we weren't on the same terms before, but it is okay if I ask you a question?

Prince Blueblood: I don't see why not.

Both them then started walking across the corridor together as they start a conversation.

(Y/N): You know Princess Cadance, well right?

Prince Blueblood: But of course, she's my cousin.

(Y/N): Have you noticed anything. . . different about her?

Prince Blueblood then sighs from that before getting a slightly worried look.

Prince Blueblood: So you've noticed as well? Yes, she and I. . . haven't really been on speaking terms for the last few days.

(Y/N): What was she like in those past few days?

Prince Blueblood: She's been very demanding and just plain mean. I politely asked her once if she was okay and she got up straight in my face angrily like she was going to bite my head off.

(Y/N) was shocked to hear that as that definitely doesn't sound like the Cadance that he met before when he visited Canterlot.

(Y/N): Well, that's rude even towards you. What else?

Prince Blueblood: I sometimes see her making these weird sinister laughs, especially when she's around Shining Armor. Also, I noticed a change in her magic as well. She's been able to do these things like conjure up a green flame of some sorts. That was indeed some weird magic that I could possibly only see from you.

(Y/N): Make a flame, huh? That is new. Anything else?

Prince Blueblood: Yes and this is what drew the line to tell me that Cadance wasn't normal at all. I saw her with Shining Armor in a room once and Shining got his headaches from making the dome that's around Canterlot and Cadance made this weird beam towards his horn that caused his eyes to go green and make him feel dizzy rather than okay.

(Y/N) then got a serious glare as he could tell that this Cadance in Blueblood's story is definitely like the one that he's been seeing and starts pacing.

(Y/N): Rude reactions? Sinister laughs? Different magic? Making her groom feel dizzy?! This is something that should be said to Princess Celestia! Has she seen these occurrences?

Prince Blueblood: *sighs* No. I told her everything that I saw from those last couple of days as she didn't believe me.

(Y/N) went wide-eyed from that.

Prince Blueblood: She said that Cadance was probably just stressed over all of what we're doing for the wedding and that all brides are like that. I even told her the fact that I saw Cadance making Shining Armor dizzy and she said that it was suppose to heal his pain from making the shield.

(Y/N) groans from that as he couldn't believe that Princess Celestia wouldn't believe her own nephew making these types of assumptions.

(Y/N): So it all comes down to it. Cadance could be plotting something diabolical, but I don't want to come to that conclusion just yet. I need to confirm this.

Prince Blueblood: How do you plan on doing that?

(Y/N) turns to Blueblood and smirks.

(Y/N): You're talking to the same guy who can battle a corrupted mare and face off against an Ursa Minor. I should be able to handle the situation.

???: Handle what situation?

Both (Y/N) and Blueblood jump from that condescending tone as they turn to see Princess Cadance walking up to both of them with a stern look. She then eyes (Y/N) as he glares at her.

Princess Cadance: You! Shouldn't you be outside with the other guards guarding the palace?! We didn't get tons and tons of guards for nothing! Get to it!

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Yeah. . . sure.

Princess Cadance then walks up to Blueblood with a stern look.

Princess Cadance: And you! I thought I told you NOT to stay up late today!

Prince Blueblood: But the wedding doesn't even start until the afternoon.

Princess Cadance: Doesn't matter!

As they were both talking, (Y/N) glows his horn and closes his eyes to then sense some of Cadance's energy and when he does, he gives a small gasp as a thought came to his mind.

(Y/N): (That's not Cadance. . . that's not her at all. . .)

Princess Cadance?: If I find you sleeping in tomorrow mister, I am not going to be happy! Do I make myself clear?!

Prince Blueblood: *groans* Yes.

Princess Cadance?: Yes, what?

Prince Blueblood: Ugh! Yes, ma'am.

Princess Cadance? then walks off in a very stern manner as (Y/N) just stares at her with a glare before she's gone. Prince Blueblood then turns to (Y/N) with a serious look.

Prince Blueblood: *sighs* This is exactly what I explained. She's been like that.

(Y/N): Well, don't worry. I'm going to get to the bottom of this.

Prince Blueblood is surprised by this.

(Y/N): We may have information that only we can see, but that doesn't mean it can't be vague for some others to believe. I'll look deeper into this, so I can find what. . . "Cadance" is planning.

Prince Blueblood smiles from that.

Prince Blueblood: I see why they call you the Hero of Ponyville now and why my aunt thinks highly of you.

(Y/N) returns the smile back to him.

(Y/N): I'm just doing what I can to make sure that I protect everypony at all costs and that includes here as well, not just Ponyville.

Prince Blueblood: Well I guess all I can do is wish you luck, (Y/N). Be safe with investigating Cadance.

(Y/N): Don't worry, I will.

(Y/N) then starts to walk in the direction out of the palace, however Blueblood has one final thing to ask him.

Prince Blueblood: By the way, (Y/N)?

(Y/N) turns his head back to the prince.

(Y/N): Yeah?

Prince Blueblood: Are we. . . friends?

(Y/N) stares at Blueblood for a minute before he smiles and nods.

(Y/N): Yeah. . . we're friends.

Blueblood smiles from that as (Y/N) then takes his leave to go to a different part of the palace.

Outside, Luna is still seen keeping watch over the telescope. Looking off to one side, she turns away from the telescope and addresses herself over the railing as she sees a figure flying towards the palace.

Princess Luna: Who goes there?

However, it was just (Y/N) which gives Princess Luna some relief at seeing him.

Princess Luna: Stay safe, (Y/N) (L/N).

(Y/N) flies towards the entrance of the castle as he knew that's where his friends were and lands in front of the front doors. As he is about to open it however, some hoofsteps are heard as Twilight could be seen racing towards him.

(Y/N): Twilight, what's going on?

Twilight Sparkle: Come on, I need to tell our friends about Cadance and what I saw!

(Y/N) nods from that as they both burst the door open to see the rest of the Mane 7.

Twilight Sparkle: Shining Armor's in real trouble! You have to help-

That sentence goes in the trash bin due to a brain-twisting surprise from not only her, but also (Y/N) at what they see now. The mares were seen decked out in a set of outfits that bear some resemblance to the three bridesmaid dresses Rarity was working on earlier. Rainbow-striped with cloud trim for Rainbow Dash, green with yellow trim for Applejack, light blue for Rarity, yellow for Pinkie, violet for Fluttershy. All five have flowered strings of white pearls on their heads; in addition, Rainbow's mane has been tied in a loose bunch, Applejack's is done in waves, Pinkie's is piled atop her head, and Fluttershy has a few extra curls in hers.

All five are chattering happily away and showing off while (Y/N) and Twilight were shocked.

(Y/N): What's with the new dresses?!

Fluttershy flies up to both of them very excitedly.

Fluttershy: Can you believe it? We're gonna be Princess Mi Amore Cadenza's new bridesmaids!

Twilight Sparkle: New bridesmaids? What happened to her old bridesmaids?

Applejack: She didn't say. But she did tell us that she would love-love-love it if we'd fill in for them.

(Y/N): And that's it! You just spared her the details?!

Rarity: Darling, she's been very perceptive of all of our hard work and we couldn't be more than happy to say no to that.

Applejack: And y'all had your doubts about her.

Rarity: Told you she was an absolute gem!

(Y/N) was just dumbfounded by the mares' gullible attitude.

(Y/N): Are you crazy? Does none of this seem fishy to you?

The new bridesmaids decided to ignore (Y/N) on that.

Rainbow Dash: You sure this is what I should wear? Doesn't seem all that aerodynamic.

Rarity: Hmm. I'll see what I can do.

Rarity trots past her and as Rainbow Dash follows her out, Applejack puts her hat back on and resumes her small talk with Fluttershy and Pinkie. Not one brain cell in the bunch registers Twilight's departure and (Y/N) just stares at his friends with complete disbelief as he walks up to them.

(Y/N): Girls, I'm not crazy! I literally talked with Celestia's niece Blueblood and he told me specifically that Cadance isn't normal at all. How does that not make any sense?

Pinkie Pie: I'm sure he's probably jealous that his cousin is getting married before he is.

Applejack: That does seem like a logical explanation.

(Y/N): How is that a logical explanation?! You just assumed that! He even told me that Cadance once got up in his face in a way that was beyond anger.

Fluttershy: (Y/N), I sure it's just stress. You're probably overreacting. Being a guard for the wedding would definitely make you paranoid since a threat was made to the city.

Pinkie and Applejack agreed to that as they both continued talking to each other and (Y/N) was just straight up shocked that neither of them believed them after that. He growls in anger from that and walks out of the place.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Well, this is just nice! None of my friends except for Twilight believe the fact that Cadance is not a good mare. Why are they so focused on the wedding?! Shouldn't they put our concerns with them as well?!

(Y/N) stares up at the sky and shakes his head in disgust.

(Y/N): Ugh! No use pondering over it. I have to do something soon before Cadance does something even worse to somepony.

It is now the following day as it is the wedding rehearsal, and Celestia and Shining Armor stand on a raised dais at one end of the hall and Spike stands on a lower step while holding a small pillow as he was on ring-bearer duty. (Y/N) was to the left of Celestia with a bored look on his face while crossing his forelegs. The area is liberally bedecked with flowers and banners, including an archway on the dais, but the lack of any formal attire indicates that this is a wedding rehearsal. An organ plays as the five bridesmaids are seen advancing slowly up the aisle.

Princess Celestia: Perfect, girls. No need to rush. Then of course, Cadance will enter.

Two guards by the doors at the other end of the hall then swing open the doors to reveal Princess Cadance?.

Shining Armor smiles warmly as she makes her stately way along the aisle, the five bridesmaids having moved to Celestia's right and taken places on the dais' steps. (Y/N) just narrows his eyes at her trying to observe and see if she tries anything funny.

The music then shifts to Here Comes The Bride as Cadance? walks up on the dais.

Princess Celestia: I'll say a few words, and then we'll begin with the vows. Shining Armor, you'll get the ring from your best mare.

He looks over his shoulder, surprise registering on both his and Celestia's faces as Twilight is nowhere to be seen. Spike is once again seen playing with the figurines meant for the wedding cake.

Shining Armor: Hey. . . has anypony seen Twilight?

The sound of a doorknob turning under magic control is then heard as everypony looks to see Twilight has let herself in and she had a look that was anything but excited or happy.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm here! I'm not gonna stand next to her! And neither should you!

Shining Armor grimaces and turns to Cadance?.

Shining Armor: I'm sorry, I. . . I don't know why she's acting like this.

Princess Cadance?: Maybe we should just ignore her.

Twilight Sparkle: You have to listen to me!

Twilight grits her teeth as Fluttershy moves in.

Fluttershy: Oh, goodness! Are you okay?

Twilight Sparkle: I'm fine.

Applejack then comes up to her concerned.

Applejack: Ya sure about that?

A quick burst of magic pulls the brown cowboy hat off and shoves it into Applejack's face hard enough to bulldoze her away. Twilight then strides ahead with a look of complete seriousness.

Twilight Sparkle: I've got something to say!

All the others but (Y/N) look uneasily after her and Twilight points directly at Cadance?.

Twilight Sparkle: She's evil!

Everypony gives a round of bewildered reactions while (Y/N) just stares at Twilight confronting Cadance?.

Twilight Sparkle: She's been horrible to my friends, she's obviously done something to her bridesmaids, and if that wasn't enough, I saw her put a spell on my brother that made his eyes go all. . .

She finishes the accusation by letting her eyes spin in their sockets while her tongue lolls out the side of her mouth. Dead silence from Shining Armor and the others, coupled with a pop-eyed stare from Celestia. (Y/N) looks back and forth between Twilight and Cadance? just simply observing without any reactions. Cadance? has barely enough time to blush and grin before Twilight gets back in her face. A savage smile plasters itself across Twilight's face and the accused reacts by falling apart into a crying mess.

Princess Cadance?: *sobbing* Why are you doing this to me?!

She then gallops away continuing and nopony saw it, but (Y/N) rolls his eyes at Cadance? crying as he could tell that was planned.

Twilight Sparkle: Because you're evil! Evil! And if I don't stop you, you're gonna ruin my brother's life!

The mares had a lot of panicked confusion and (Y/N) still observes to see how her friends will respond to this.

Twilight now trots smugly back into the hall, only to run flat into Shining and tumble backward to the carpet. He is clearly not a bit pleased, and her placating grin does nothing to help things at all.

Shining Armor: You want to know why my eyes went all. . .

He lets them spin for a moment, then winces as a fresh bolt of pain lances through his head.

Shining Armor: Because ever since I started having to perform my protection spell, I've been getting terrible migraines. Cadance hasn't been casting spells on me. She's been using her magic to HEAL me!

Twilight gets a bit of air into her lungs to try and retort to that, but he resumes before she can start in.

Shining Armor: And she decided to replace her bridesmaids because she found out the only reason they wanted to be in the wedding was so that they could meet Canterlot royalty! And if she hasn't been on her best behavior with your *stomps hoof* friends, it's because with me being so busy, she's had to make all the decisions about the wedding!

Twilight Sparkle: I was just trying to-

Shining Armor: She's been completely stressed out because it's really important to her that our big day be perfect! Something that obviously wasn't important to you!

Shining Armor get's another one of the said migraines as Twilight extends a tentative hoof, but he backs off once he gets his wits settled.

Shining Armor: Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go and comfort my bride! And you can forget about being my best mare! In fact, if I were you, I wouldn't show up to the wedding at all!

(Y/N) blank stare then turns to shock as he just heard that Twilight was no longer invited to the wedding. Twilight drops back to her haunches and aims a helpless, beseeching glance back towards her friends and their faces display varied degrees of disgust, horror, and shock.

Applejack: C'mon, y'all. Let's go check on the princess.

(Y/N) becomes so shocked in his entire life by that as he could not believe what Applejack just suggested and to an even more shock, they all trot, hop, or fly out past her, all twelve eyes resolutely turned away from her general direction and the last to leave is Celestia and she has an icy look on her face that was on Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: I was. . .

Princess Celestia: You have a lot to think about.

Twilight gapes after her departing mentor, tears welling up in the huge purple eyes, and watches the doors close with the same two-tone magic that the guards used to open them. They have left as well.

Twilight then just drops to the floor in complete tears that everypony did not even believe a single word that she said.

Well. . . not everypony.

Hoofsteps are then heard as somepony walks up to Twilight and she looks up to see that it was (Y/N) who looked at her with complete sympathy inside of him. He sits right beside her and wraps a hoof around her to bring her a little closer to him. Twilight just hugs (Y/N) which he returns and rubs her back to try and comfort her.

(Y/N): Don't worry Twilight. . . I believe you.

Twilight Sparkle: *sniffles* You do. . .?

(Y/N) then breaks the hug and looks at Twilight straight in the eyes for what he says next.

(Y/N): Of course. I know for a fact that you wouldn't make something this up and besides, I also sensed from evil intent coming from Cadance as well.

Twilight looks down a little and (Y/N) puts a hoof under her chin to make her look back at him.

(Y/N): Listen I know you knew Cadance well and I did too. I know for a fact that we're both not wrong about Cadance being evil. Like I said, I sense some evil magic inside of her which means that she's definitely not up to anything good.

(Y/N) then breaks the hug that they had as Twilight wiped her tears away from her eyes.

Twilight Sparkle: So what are you going to do? I can't go back in there.

(Y/N) then get's a serious look on his face from that.

(Y/N): If you can't go to the wedding. . .

(Y/N) then takes the helmet off that Shining Armor gave him and threw it to the side.

(Y/N): . . .Then I'm not going either.

Twilight barely smiles that at least one of her friends believe her about Cadance?.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks (Y/N). . . I just wish the others would listen to me as well.

(Y/N) looks at the door and back to Twilight before getting a furious look.

(Y/N): Leave that to me.

(Y/N) then walks ahead of Twilight as she just looks at him with concern.

Twilight Sparkle: Where are you going, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): About to teach our friends a VERY important lesson. You stay here and I'll be back.

Twilight nods at that as (Y/N) opens the doors with his magic to go and confront his friends.

Meanwhile, the rest of the Mane 7 were still walking through the corridor slowly alone along with Spike.

Spike: *sighs* I've never seen Twilight be so blunt before. Especially towards Cadance.

Rainbow Dash: Can you believe that she actually thinks that the princess is evil? I mean to be honest, I've never noticed.

Applejack: Yeah, seriously. Out of all of the things that Twilight made assumptions of, this has got to be the stupidest out of all of them.

The rest of the mares agree to that, but not before a voice called out to them.

???: Stupidest, my flank!

Everypony heard that as they turn around to see (Y/N) and he had a very, very furious expression on his face.

Applejack: (Y/N)? What took ya so long?

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, we were wondering what you were what you were doing. Did you tell Twilight that she was wrong about-

(Y/N): Let me stop you right there! Do you all honestly believe that Twilight would be stupid enough to make a dumb accusation about somepony being malicious?

The mares didn't like that question as they all glare at (Y/N).

Applejack: Oh, so you're on Twilight's side too on the princess being evil and all?

Rarity: You saw how she reacted with tears in her eyes, (Y/N)! Don't go telling us that this is all a setup!

(Y/N): It IS a setup!! She been treating you all differently ever since yesterday and the only ponies who noticed it were Twilight and I! Do you really believe that I'm making that up?!

Fluttershy: But (Y/N), she made us the bridesmaids for the ceremony. I don't she could be that mean.

(Y/N): Oh, please! That's a setup as well! When I saw the former bridesmaids, they were nice and gave compliments to Rarity's dresses for them, but by the look I saw, Cadance definitely didn't like that fact at all. Do you all even get what I'm saying?!

Rainbow Dash: This coming from the exact same guy who was blinded by arrogance in a competition.

(Y/N): You're one to talk!!

Rarity: (Y/N), I think that you just need to face the fact that Twilight is being very clingy to her brother and this is exactly what made it happen! Being invited to a wedding that had her brother as the groom.

(Y/N): This has NOTHING to do with Shining Armor at all! Three words! Cadance! Is! Evil!

Applejack: Well ya quit it with all that?! I think I would have been able to see an evil princess from three miles away!

(Y/N): And yet you didn't! You all weren't even paying attention to even notice one small detail about Cadance's attitude towards you or other ponies around!

Rarity: (Y/N), you've met her for only a couple of days. What makes you think that you know the princess better?

(Y/N): Maybe I don't, but Twilight does! She's known Cadance ever since she was a foal.

The mares and Spike all look at each other from that before back to (Y/N).

(Y/N): Twilight stated that she's done so many things with her when she was young and that she was caring and kind! And that Cadance back from then is not what we see now! A snobby and arrogant princess that makes demands like she's some kind of queen of all Equestria!

Spike: You make a good point.

Pinkie Pie: But can't your personality change as you grow up? I mean it happened to me!

(Y/N): Pinkie, one you're a completely different pony than she is. And two, you barely know ANYTHING about her!

Everypony flinches at little as (Y/N) was starting to raise his voice a little more.

Rainbow Dash: Well if that's the case, then give us solid proof that Cadance is evil.

(Y/N): I sensed evil energy coming from her last night. She didn't do the little dance that Twilight and her always do! And I even spoke with her cousin, Prince Blueblood! And he specifically told me that "Cadance has been acting strange for the past few days now and she's was mean!" Is that good enough proof for you?!

Rarity: Prince Blueblood? Hmph!

Fluttershy: Could it be a tinge of jealousy? I'm sure someponies could be a little jealous from not being the first to get married.

Applejack: And (Y/N), this could just be a flaw with your magic.

(Y/N): What?!

Applejack: I'm just sayin'. Unicorn and alicorn magic ain't perfect. It's not like it works one hundred percent of the time.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, (Y/N). Maybe it just some stress that you were sensing from Cadance or maybe your magic is on the fritz.

(Y/N) simply just looks at each one of the mares with a look of disbelief before it changes. . .

He was beyond irritated from that.

(Y/N): So that's it?! None of you are going to believe a single word that Twilight and I say?!

Applejack: (Y/N), look we-

(Y/N): No! No! I guess you're right! I should've seen this one coming! It's not exactly like you all are new to this concept anyway!

Rainbow Dash: Geez, that's a little harsh.

(Y/N): Of all of the ponies in Equestria, why would MY friends, who are the Elements of Harmony for crying out loud, not trust another Element of Harmony about a warning that involves malicious intent?!?!

Unbeknownst to both of the girls and (Y/N), his pupils blinked a glow of (F/C) for a second.

Rarity: Darling, of course we trust you.

(Y/N): Then why aren't you believing anything that I say?!

Rarity: The princess has come a long way to becoming a bride (Y/N), and it's up to us to make it perfect like she wants. We just have more important things than you and Twilight at the moment like the wedding.

That last part made (Y/N) go wide eyed as he could not believe what Rarity just said and he changed his tone to a normal stern tone.

(Y/N): What. . . did you just say?!

Rarity: We have important things to focus on than you and Twilight giving us some pointless information that's not even true.

(Y/N) then looks straight to the ground as a shadow covers his eyes. His own friends literally cared about the wedding more than his or Twilight's feelings and he couldn't believe that they even said that straight to his face. (Y/N) then let's out a mischievous chuckle.

(Y/N): *quietly* Are you kidding me. . .?

Fluttershy: D-Did you say something (Y/N)?

(Y/N) was still looking down at the ground with a shadow over his eyes as he let's out another chuckle before raising his voice a little more.

(Y/N): Are you kidding me. . .?!

It was that moment that (Y/N) pulled his head up to show his glowing (F/C) eyes and he looked like he wanted let aggression out on everything and he then yelled so loud that it caused him to do the royal Canterlot voice.

(Y/N): *booming voice* ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!

(Y/N) then stomps his hoof on the ground hard which causes a gust of wind to blow right at the Mane 5 and they were all so surprised by (Y/N)'s anger that he flew up into the air and continued to scold his friends with his loud voice.

(Y/N): *booming voice* WHAT KIND OF FRIENDS ARE YOU?!?! AFTER ALL I'VE DONE FOR YOU AND AFTER YOU'VE DONE FOR ME, THIS IS HOW YOU RETURN THE FAVOR?!?!

(Y/N)'s aura then instantly starts to turn dark as he continued to yell.

(Y/N): *booming voice* I'VE THOUGHT ALL OF THIS TIME THAT YOU WOULD HAVE EACH OTHER'S BACK, BUT I WAS WRONG!!! LOOKS LIKE YOU NEVER DID ANYTHING FOR ME FROM THE START!!!

The Mane 5 and Spike were so scared that Fluttershy hid behind Rainbow Dash, Pinkie hid behind Applejack, and Spike hid behind Rarity.

Rainbow Dash: Us?! What did we do?!

(Y/N): *booming voice* YOU GAVE ME A HOME IN PONYVILLE!!! YOU SAVED ME FROM A CHAOTIC MONSTER!!! AND YOU EVEN HELPED ME SEE THE ERROR OF MY OWN WAYS ONCE!!! AND NOW YOU ALL ARE ACTING LIKE IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER BECAUSE OF THIS STUPID WEDDING!!!

(Y/N)'s aura got even darker as magic started to rain out of his body which the mares notice, but they didn't say a word about it as they didn't want to see even more of (Y/N)'s bad side.

Applejack: (Y/N)! Will ya calm down?! What's yer problem?!

(Y/N): *booming voice* My problem?! MY PROBLEM?!?!? MY PROBLEM IS THAT YOU ALL CARE MORE ABOUT YOUR SUCCESSES THAN YOUR OWN FRIENDS!!! APPLEJACK, YOU JUST WANT TO MAKE MONEY FOR THE FARM!!! RAINBOW DASH, YOU ONLY WANT TO PERFORM YOUR SONIC RAINBOOM TO IMPRESS THE WONDERBOLTS!!! PINKIE, ALL YOU WANT TO ENJOY IS THE PARTY!!! RARITY, YOU WANT YOUR FAME AS A FASHIONISTA TO RISE!!! FLUTTERSHY, YOU WANT TO JUST REUNITE WITH THE ANIMALS!!! IF THAT'S NOT A REASON FOR ME TO BE ANGRY RIGHT NOW, THEN I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS!!!!!!

(Y/N)'s aura was nearly black as even more magic was coming out from his body and spreading around the area. The mares were just dumbfounded by everything they're seeing and what he just said. They all looked at each other and realized that he was right. . .

They're not being valuable friends at all.

They all had to do something to get (Y/N) to calm down from his enormous anger. Spike then comes from behind Rarity as he runs up to (Y/N).

Spike: (Y/N)! I'm sorry! I should be apologizing to not only Twilight, but you as well. I didn't take her side because I was afraid that they would kick me out of the wedding as well! I honestly didn't mean to make you so angry! Honest!

(Y/N) voice then lowers just a little bit as he still did the royal Canterlot voice.

(Y/N): *booming voice* Alright Spike. That I can understand since you're young. What about the rest of you? What do you have to say for yourself?

The mares looked down to the ground in complete shame but they didn't say a word. (Y/N)'s aura then returns back to normal as he let out all of the anger that he had and he lands on the ground in front of the mares. He got a slight headache from doing the royal Canterlot voice, but he quickly shakes it away.

(Y/N): You all do realize that this is like the exact same incident with Twilight trying to turn in a non-weekly assignment to Princess Celestia! Clearly, none of you have learned that lesson if none of you took anything we said seriously! Honestly, you all are being too insensitive!

Mane 5: . . .

As there was still silence, (Y/N) just sighs and shakes his head and turns his back towards the mares.

(Y/N): Fine. . . if you all are going to be this way, then I might as well forget everything we've ever been though together.

The Mane 5 gasp at that as (Y/N) just said that he'll cut off his friendship with them.

(Y/N): I liked you all. . . very much. But I never be friends with some selfish ponies who only care about their own desires.

Pinkie's mane deflated a little from that.

Pinkie Pie: (Y-Y-Y/N), p-please don't. . .

(Y/N): Look, you can either leave. . . or you can come back and apologize to Twilight for abandoning her. And just so you know, if you do decide to leave. . . I don't want to see any of you ever again.

Rainbow Dash: *gasps* H-Hey, (Y/N). C-Come on, you're joking right? Y-Y-You wouldn't leave us.

(Y/N): Oh ho, on the contrary, if you all think that I'm kidding, then how would you like it if I said that I'd be willing to move to Manehattan. . . or the Everfree Forest. . . or maybe even go so far that I would find a way back to Earth just to not see your faces again.

The Mane 5 looked at each other with guilty looks and back to (Y/N) who still had his back facing towards them. They then all started to tear up as they knew that (Y/N) wasn't kidding about the whole never seeing them again and that he was right about them being selfish and not believing Twilight at all about the whole Cadance? being evil situation.

(Y/N) then waited for a response as the Mane 5 all just started crying and walked up to (Y/N) who was still not facing them.

Fluttershy: *sobbing* We're. . . we're so sorry, (Y/N).

Rarity: *sobbing* We never wanted it to come to this. We are very very sorry.

Applejack: *sobbing* Please don't leave us, sugarcube. I'm sorry. . . and that's the honest truth.

Rainbow Dash: *sobbing* I'm not ready to lose my friendship with you! I'm sorry, (Y/N)!

Pinkie Pie: *sobbing* I'll apologize as much as you want, (Y/N)! But you were right! We were a bunch of meanies!

They all were waiting for a response from (Y/N) as he still had his back turned to them. The mares thought at first that they weren't forgiven until. . .

(Y/N) turned to them with frown that turned into a small smile. The mares all smiled at that and Pinkie's mane went back to normal as they see now that (Y/N) forgives them. They then all shared a warm group hug for a brief moment before (Y/N) gives them a serious look.

(Y/N): So. . . what have you girls learned?

Rainbow Dash: Being awesome is not as important as being there for your friends.

Pinkie Pie: I'd rather see everypony's faces happy than get the best party of all time.

Applejack: It's not right to let your personal desires come first before your friends.

Fluttershy: There's nothing more important than having your friends and family with you.

Rarity: I could gather an audience of tons of patrons, but. . . I'd rather spend my time with all of my best friends.

(Y/N) then smiles at the girls learning an extremely valuable friendship lesson.

(Y/N): See? I knew you girls would see that you made a huge mistake, but that mistake is definitely something that can be sealed.

Rainbow Dash: *blushes* So. . . (Y/N). . . we're still friends, right?

(Y/N): We were never NOT friends, you dummy.

The Mane 6 then all share one more group hug and Spike joins in as well. It lasted for a minute before they all break it and Spike get's a worried look.

Spike: But wait, if what you said is true, then what can we do to stop Cadance?

(Y/N): Don't worry Spike, leave that to us.

Applejack: Yeah, we're gonna do more of some investigating on this here "Princess Mi Amore Cadenza."

(Y/N): Yeah, but first you all still need to apologize to Twilight for abandoning her.

Rarity: He's right girls. We've treated Twilight that she's been wrong all of this time, but we never bothered to look into it with her. We must apologize and make things right.

Rainbow Dash: Took the words right out of my mouth Rarity.

(Y/N): Well. . . in that case, you all wait here while I go and get Twilight.

The mares nod at that as (Y/N) trots off to go and retrieve Twilight from the room that they did the rehearsal in.

(Y/N) arrives back at the wedding hall and opens the door.

(Y/N): Hey Twilight, good news, our friends-

However, what (Y/N) sees next brought a huge gasp of shock to him.

He sees Princess Cadance? conjure up a ring of flame around Twilight and hem her in. A psychotic grin later from the mare, and the fire has become a domed shield that begins to sink into the carpet, taking Twilight with it. As soon as Twilight was completely under the ground, (Y/N) just couldn't believe what he saw as he was mortified.

(Y/N): TWILIGHT!

Princess Cadance? then turns to the voice that yelled as she sees (Y/N) who then got a look of boiled rage at her.

(Y/N): I knew it! You're not Cadance! Or should I say. . . Changeling!

Princess Cadance?: Huh. You're pretty perceptive for somepony that's just a puny alicorn.

(Y/N): What did you do with Twilight?!?!

Princess Cadance? simply smirks at (Y/N).

Princess Cadance?: Nothing at all~. . .

(Y/N): Tch! You wish! You abducted my friend and I want her back NOW!

(Y/N) yells as he puts some magic energy in his hoof and charges at Cadance? recklessly. However as soon as he was about to punch her. . .

He froze in some green aura thanks to Cadance? who still had a smirk on her face.

Princess Cadance?: Now, now, now~. We can't have the bride injured in the wedding can we?

Princess Cadance? then walks up to then whisper in his ear.

Princess Cadance?: *whispers* Once the wedding is done, it won't just be you who I'll destroy. Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Shining Armor himself will all bow down to me and there is nothing that you can do to stop me!

Princess Cadance then drops (Y/N) below the floor as he sinks beneath the floor.

(Y/N): NOOO!!!

Chapter 17 End. To be continued.

Final Chapter: A Canterlot Wedding - Part 2

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

The Mane 7 were invited to a wedding in Canterlot that involved Twilight's brother, Shining Armor and her old foalsitter, Princess Cadance. As each of the other mares decide to go and explore their roles in the wedding, (Y/N) and Twilight reunite with Shining Armor and Princess Cadance, however Cadance's demeanor was very new and sinister and could definitely tell that something was up. They try to let their friends know about the situation, but they were too stubborn to realize that Cadance's demanding attitude was not normal. At the rehearsal of the wedding, Twilight confronts Princess Cadance and suggests to everypony that she was evil. Nopony would listen, but (Y/N) and with a bit of extreme measures, he was able to convince his friends that Twilight wouldn't be wrong about some information that she finds serious and they were able to continue as great friends. (Y/N) goes back to find Twilight and he soon finds that Cadance has trapped her beneath the surface. He tries to recklessly duel it out with Cadance, but he ends up joining Twilight instead. Have our heroes really lost their chances at saving Canterlot and it's people? Were about to find out here.

Now back to where we left off. . .

(Y/N) is seen falling down into a dark and spooky place underneath the palace as he continues to scream.

(Y/N): NOOOOO!!!

(Y/N) then lands on the ground flat on his stomach and he instantly get's up and looks around.

(Y/N): Where the heck am I?

(Y/N) looks around as it was pitch black and he couldn't see even a speck of dust. He then glows his horn to make it illuminate and looks around worriedly for Twilight.

(Y/N): Twilight. . .? Twilight! Where are you?!

???: (Echo) Hello? Is anyone there?

(Y/N) heard a voice as he turned and ran towards it to see where it was coming from. Eventually he got far enough in the caves that he ran into somepony which knocked both of them down on their haunches.

(Y/N) shakes his head to regain his composure and the pony that he sees in front of him made him gasp in relief as it was none other than Twilight Sparkle who was also surprised to see (Y/N).

(Y/N): Twilight!

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)!

Both of them got smiles on their faces as they run up to hug each other in huge relief.

(Y/N): I'm so glad that you're okay.

Twilight Sparkle: Me too. I'm just glad that I'm not alone down here.

(Y/N): Speaking of which, where is here?

Twilight Sparkle: Beats me.

They both then walk ahead side by side.

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know where she sent us, but it's definitely not someplace good.

A few more steps bring her to a head-on collision with her own reflection on a mirror-like wall. (Y/N) sees his own reflection on the wall as well. From somewhere very far off, they could just catch the sound of crazed female laughter as (Y/N) got a serious look and got in front of Twilight.

(Y/N): Twilight, get behind me and stay tight.

Twilight does so as (Y/N) is watching slowly for any sudden movement in the strange cave that were in. Crystal formations jut from the walls and floor, multiplying their images time and time again.

Twilight Sparkle: Just where are we?

The reflections disappear and are all replaced by green-tinted copies of Cadence?'s narrowed eye. Twilight backs up from that while (Y/N) glares at the figure that they were seeing.

Princess Cadance?: The caves beneath Canterlot, once home to greedy unicorns who wanted to claim the gems that could be found inside. And now, your prison.

(Y/N): Prison?! Let us out of here right now!

The giant visage fades away with a nasty laugh to then reappear in more crystal formations.

Princess Cadance?: And then what? Most ponies have forgotten that these caves even exist, which is why they are the ideal place to keep the ones who try to interfere with my plans. *laughs maniacally*

Twilight Sparkle: Plans? What plans?

Princess Cadance? smiles mockingly at that.

Princess Cadance?: The plans I have for your brother, of course.

Twilight got surprised from that before getting a glare similar to (Y/N) as she flares up her horn.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't you dare do anything to my brother, you. . . you monster!

(Y/N): You won't get away with this! We will find a way out of here and we'll put a stop to your evil plans!

Princess Cadance?: Only way to stop me is to catch me~!

The single image vanishes and is replaced by dozens of Twilight's and (Y/N)'s in every gleaming surface.

Cadence?'s laughter rings through the cavern as Twilight and (Y/N) look here and there with their horns glowing trying to pick out a target. Right on cue, the crazed face appears in a crystal.

Princess Cadance?: Over here~!

Twilight fires off a beam at the crystal, but the visage fades out with a laugh and is replaced by a plethora of Twilights. Her shot bounces wildly all over the place as if it were a laser beam hitting mirrors before it finally scorches the patch of floor directly in front of her and (Y/N), the nearest of misses.

The floor then shows another copy of Cadance?'s face.

Princess Cadance?: Nope!

She then vanishes once again to then reappear in multiple crystals behind them.

Princess Cadance?: Over here!

Now they shift from one wall area to another, laughing all the while, and (Y/N) angrily yells firing blast after blast at the crystals. The crystals disintegrate into shards when he hits them. His last target is a section of wall that blows apart in a thick cloud of dust. When the view clears, a second chamber can be seen beyond the opening and in it is a badly scuffed and disheveled Cadence sitting on her haunches. (Y/N) gasps surprised at seeing this Cadance while Twilight was still boiling-mad and was ready to attack her.

Princess Cadance: No! Wait!

Twilight tries to hurl herself to tackle the injured Cadance as she still she's evil, but (Y/N) stops her trajectory in the air.

(Y/N): Twilight, stop!

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! What are you doing?! Why are you protecting the enemy?!

(Y/N): Hold on!

(Y/N) then closes his eyes and makes his horn glow and after a few second he get's a surprised look.

(Y/N): Twilight. . . that's the REAL Princess Cadance!

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, please. At this point, I can't tell who's real or not!

Princess Cadance: Twilight, he's right. It is me.

Twilight continues to glare at her as (Y/N) sat her down to the ground.

Princess Cadance: I've been imprisoned like you. The Cadance who brought you down here was an imposter.

Twilight Sparkle: Likely story!

(Y/N): Twilight, I'm sure of it. C-Cadance, tell us one thing you know about Twilight.

Cadance get's an idea from that as she then goes into the old bit from her foal-sitting days to try and prove it to Twilight.

Princess Cadance: Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake. Clap your hooves. . .

Twilight get's surprised that she remembers that as she follows her movements as well.

Princess Cadance and Twilight Sparkle: . . .and do a little shake.

Through the scramble of tangled mane, grime, and scrapes, Cadence manages to bring up a fragile but reassuring grin. Twilight responds with a gigantic one of her own and leaps into the gold-shod forelegs for a long-overdue hug.

Twilight Sparkle: You are the real Cadance!

Princess Cadance: Of course I am. How could I forget the filly I love to sit for the most?

(Y/N) smiles at the scene between the two as he walks up to both of them.

(Y/N): See? Told ya.

They both then break the hug as Princess Cadance also recognizes (Y/N) and gives him a hug as well which he returns.

(Y/N): I'm so glad to see you again, Cadance!

Princess Cadance: Me too, young hero. It has been awhile.

They then broke that hug and everypony smiles at each other that they have all been reunited. However, a very mischievous from afar get's their attention as it was coming from far deep in the caves. (Y/N) get's a very serious look as he walks forward.

(Y/N): Looks like we'll have to cut the reunion short. We need to go and stop that changeling!

Twilight looks at (Y/N) confused by that.

Twilight Sparkle: Changeling? What's that?

Princess Cadance: They're very malicious creatures. They feed on the love of you based off of somepony else you love.

(Y/N): Which is how she was able to impersonate Cadance. Who is she anyways?

Princess Cadance: Her name is Queen Chrysalis. She's the queen of all of the changelings.

Twilight Sparkle: That's great, we know who she really is now!

Twilight then get's a guilty look on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: But our friends don't. . .

(Y/N) then walks up and wraps a hoof around Twilight which prompts her to look up at him.

(Y/N): Don't worry, I'll be able to let them know. I even told them of how selfish they were being and not being a good friend to you.

Twilight smiles from that as she blushes from (Y/N)'s will to help her out.

Twilight Sparkle: You actually. . . did that for me?

(Y/N): Of course, Twilight. I wouldn't never abandon you, you're one of the greatest friends that I've ever had.

Twilight and (Y/N) look at each other with smiles and blushes before they instantly went away as they heard giggling from Cadance.

Princess Cadance: *giggles* Twilight, I met him before here in Canterlot. Is he your boyfriend?

Both Twilight and (Y/N) blushed embarrassed from that as they were flustered from that statement.

(Y/N): N-N-N-N-N-No!

Twilight Sparkle: I-It's not like that! We're just best friends!

(Y/N): Y-Yeah, what she said.

Princess Cadance: *giggles* If you say so.

Twilight Sparkle: So (Y/N), how are you going to get our friends if we're so many feet below the ground?

(Y/N) smirks from that.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Just stand back and watch.

Twilight stands back a few feet from (Y/N) as does Princess Cadance as (Y/N) takes a deep breath before he glows his horn with a bright light. Twilight and Cadance shield their eyes from that as seven small smoke streams of magic come out of his horn to tell rise up to go above the surface.

Back in the corridor where the Mane 5 and Spike were, they were still waiting on (Y/N) as they all got worried looks.

Fluttershy: (Y/N) has been gone for quite awhile.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah. . . that's weird. Does Twilight not want to talk to us after the way we treated her or something?

Rarity: Darling, she would never be that cold-hearted. We're her friends for crying out loud.

Applejack: It is kinda fishy though.

Pinkie Pie: You don't think that they're in trouble do you?

Everypony looks at Pinkie before each other and get's even more worried.

Applejack: After what (Y/N) said about Cadance, I wouldn't really see this as something that we should be calm about anymore.

Spike: I hope they're okay. We can't go to the wedding without them.

Rainbow Dash: But how will we go if Twilight's been kicked out of the wedding?

Rarity: Well, Rainbow Dash as her friends we must stand up for her and demand that either Twilight attends the wedding or we don't.

Pinkie Pie: That's right! We almost lost (Y/N) as a friend and I don't want it to happen ever again! I love hearing his voice every time he's around.

???: (Pinkie Pie's Mind) Pinkie, is that you? Can you hear me?

Pinkie jumps up and gives a long gasp.

Pinkie Pie: I think I'm starting to hear voices of (Y/N) just by saying his name! This is a dream come true!

Fluttershy: Um. . . what?

(Y/N): (Fluttershy's Mind) Fluttershy, it's me (Y/N). Can you hear me?

Fluttershy grew surprised from hearing (Y/N)'s voice in her head as it made her a bit nervous.

Fluttershy: I-I heard it too.

Spike: Uh. . . is it me or has something caused Fluttershy and Pinkie to act stranger than usual?

(Y/N): (Spike's mind) No, Spike. It's all real. You can hear me can't you?

Spike: Gah! Now it's happening to me! I'm hearing voices as well!

Applejack rolls her eyes at those statements and groans.

Applejack: Simmer down y'all. If y'all are hearing (Y/N)'s voices in your heads then I think that he's clearly using his magic to communicate with us.

Rainbow Dash: Oh come on! There is no such thing as telepathy.

(Y/N): (Rainbow Dash's Mind) Oh, you'd like to think that wouldn't you?

Rainbow Dash went wide-eyed from that as she look all around, but couldn't find (Y/N) anymore.

Rainbow Dash: What the. . .? How is this possible?

Applejack: Told ya. See I've already adapted to listening to what (Y/N) says more. You all are still somewhat in denial.

(Y/N): (Applejack's Mind) Tell me about it.

Applejack: Alright sugarcube, I know we can't see ya, but ya clearly doing this for a reason ain't ya?

At this point, everypony was able to hear (Y/N)'s voice simultaneously through their heads.

(Y/N): (Echo) Yes, can everypony hear me.

Rarity: Yes darling, what happened? I thought you said that you would be back with Twilight.

(Y/N): (Echo) Bad news, we got captured by our so-called "Cadance."

Everypony gasps at that.

(Y/N): (Echo) Twilight and I are currently below the castle trying to find our way out. Also I need to tell you guys something.

Spike: What is it?

(Y/N): (Echo) That "Cadance" is an imposter!

Everypony looked at each other wide-eyed from that.

Pinkie Pie: Ohhh. So did you find the real Mi Amore and you're coming to try and confront the fake one?

(Y/N): (Echo) . . .Wow Pinkie I'm impressed. Way to move on quickly.

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

Rainbow Dash: So, what do we do now, (Y/N)? I'm not going to be some bridesmaid for an imposter of the bride!

(Y/N): (Echo) I need you all to stall as long as you can and keep an eye on the fake Cadance. We'll be there as soon as we can.

The Mane 5 and Spike all look at each other with determined looks and nodded.

Applejack: Don't worry (Y/N), ya can count on us.

(Y/N): (Echo) Great! Also, just want to say. . . I'm a tad bit sorry at raising my voice earlier at you guys.

Rainbow Dash: Nah, we don't need any apology.

Fluttershy: She's right, (Y/N). You were right to scold us like that. We weren't being sensitive friends and we were all blinded by the entire wedding.

Rarity: If anything, we still haven't apologized to Twilight for it.

(Y/N): (Echo) Thanks girls. I'll tell her you said that.

Spike: We should get moving. The wedding doesn't start too long from now.

Applejack: We'll delay as much as we can for y'all to get here with the real Cadance, sugarcube. For now, just stay safe and get here as soon as possible.

(Y/N): (Echo) *chuckles* I'm glad to have you girls as such dependable friends.

The Mane 5 blush and Spike just gave an annoyed look in a random direction.

Spike: *sarcastically* Oh sure, leave me out of this.

(Y/N): (Echo) *chuckles* Sorry. You too Spike.

Spike then smiles from that as they all then run off to go and get things prepared for the wedding and for (Y/N) to get there as soon as possible.

Back inside of the caves, (Y/N) finished using his spell as the glow from his horn died down and he shakes his head a bit in pain from using that spell. Twilight walks up to him concerned.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), what was that?

(Y/N): A type of telepathy spell. It allows me to talk or communicate with others if I'm not around.

Twilight eyes sparkled in interest from that.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow! That's a very advanced spell!

(Y/N): *chuckles* Yeah.

Princess Cadance: Well, you two. Let's get going and put a stop to the queen, once and for all.

(Y/N) and Twilight nod from that with a determined look as they all run to try and find the exit out the caves and confront the fake Cadance.

Back up at the royal palace, it is now sunset as the wedding is close to coming to a start. Princess Cadance? is seen inside of the dressing room. Here, several pony mannequins are dressed in assorted formal wear and Princess Cadence? now wearing a gold-trimmed white wedding dress approaches a vanity mirror. A red rose is magically pulled from a vase and tucked in behind one ear. She wears a wreath of flowers and a veil on her head. A light blue, heart-shaped jewel brooch, the same as the one in her cutie mark, and secures the blue/yellow sash across her chest.

She then begins to sing about her evil plot.

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Princess Cadance?: This day is going to be perfect

The kind of day of which I've dreamed since I was small

Everypony will gather 'round

Say I look lovely in my gown

What they don't know is that I have fooled them all!

Back in the caves, the real Princess Cadance sings as well, but more melancholy and both Twilight and (Y/N) comfort her.

Princess Cadance: This day was going to be perfect

The kind of day of which I've dreamed since I was small

But instead of having cake

With all my friends to celebrate

My wedding bells, they may not ring for me at all. . .

Princess Cadance?: I could care less about the dress

I won't partake in any cake

Vows, well I'll be lying when I say

That through any kind of weather

She knocks a mannequins top hat into the air and disintegrates it with a spell.

I'll want us to be together

The truth is I don't care for him at all

No I do not love the groom

In my heart there is no room

But I still want him to be all mine

Twilight, (Y/N), and Cadance bolt from place to place, looking for any hint of a way out of this crazy house.

Princess Cadance: We must escape before it's too late

Find a way to save the day

Hope, I'll be lying if I say

"I don't fear that I may lose him

To one who wants to use him

They find an old mine cart on a set of tracks leading into the pitch-black distance. The prospect of using it throws a scare into Twilight. However, (Y/N) get's an idea.

Not care for, love, and cherish him each day"

Cadance tries to push the cart ahead, but fails to do so.

For I oh so love the groom

All my thoughts he does consume

(Y/N) and Twilight smiles warmly at this and (Y/N) kick-starts his horn, shifting a few rocks that block the wheels and Twilight floats Cadence into the cart.

Oh, Shining Armor, I'll be there very soon

A heave from Twilight and (Y/N) dislodges the last rock and sets the dilapidated vehicle rolling along a spiral track that descends into the black depths. Twilight has no time to climb in and finds herself clinging for dear life to the rear end. (Y/N) was able to pull her in as they all nearly reached the end of the tracks. It hits the barricade placed here and stops dead, launching both mares in a high arc over the scree of mining debris that has accumulated in this area over the years. Twilight squeezed her eyes tight shut in full expectation of meeting her maker. When she opens them and finds herself still alive as (Y/N) was holding on to both of them flying across the entire cavern.

Back up at the surface, two double doors swing open to give a view of the Canterlot Castle hall in which the wedding rehearsal occurred. The floor is packed solid with guests on both sides of the aisle, and all of Twilight's friends save Fluttershy stand to one side of it near the dais at the front, facing four groomsman stallions across the way. The mares are wearing the bridesmaid dresses Rarity designed for them, and their manes are appropriately styled. They all looked at each other with worried looks at seeing the fake Cadance as the Cutie Mark Crusaders, sporting their own little dresses, hop ahead to scatter flower petals from the baskets in their mouths before she walks down the aisle.

Princess Cadance?: Finally the moment has arrived

For me to be one lucky bride

Princess Cadance: Oh, the wedding we won't make

He'll end up marrying a fake

Shining Armor will be. . .

Princess Cadance?: . . .mine, all mine. *laughs evilly*

Back at wedding hall, the five bridesmaids now stand to Celestia's right, two on the dais steps and two on the floor, facing the four similarly positioned groomsman stallions across the red carpet. Shining and Fake Cadence stand facing each other in front of Celestia on their respective sides. They all were just worried for what was going to happen as (Y/N) and Twilight's time was nearly up.

Rarity: *whispers* They're almost out of time!

Applejack: *whispers* What do we do, y'all?

Pinkie then pulls out a pie out of nowhere and get's a mischievous look, however the others knew what she was implying as they all immediately shake their heads no at that. Pinkie pouts and puts the pie back in her mane.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* We tried to stall for as long as we could. I don't know what we can do.

Rarity: All I can say is that. . . (Y/N), Twilight. . . please hurry.

Princess Celestia: Mares and gentlecolts, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and Shining Armor.

Fluttershy: Oh no, it's starting.

Twilight, (Y/N), and Cadance, who have wound up on a not-too-big ledge with a crystal wall in the middle and are casting about for any way to continue their escape.

Princess Cadance: Oh, we're never going to save him.

(Y/N): Don't worry Cadance. We will, we just need to find an outlet that can help us get out of here.

Twilight looks up and sees a shining light at the top.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), look up there!

(Y/N) and Cadance turn to see Twilight pointing up at the shed of light as they both got relieved. (Y/N) then glows his horn as they all teleported up to the ledge. However, their delight turns into consternation as they see in front of them, the former bridesmaids hypnotized by the fake Cadance.

Lyra Heartstrings, Minuette, and Twinkleshine: You're not going anywhere.

(Y/N): Anypony got a plan that doesn't involve hurting them? Do it now!

They all back up uneasily until Cadance looks about and levitates a bridal bouquet. Shaking it in midair to get their attention, she shifts it back and forth and then slings it for distance over their heads. The three former bridesmaids then dive after the bouquet.

Lyra Heartstrings, Minuette, and Twinkleshine: I want it!

The three stare at them surprised.

Princess Cadance: Huh. I didn't think that would work.

Twilight Sparkle: Neither did I, but I guess we can't be too shocked right now.

(Y/N): That's right! It's time we all go and crash a wedding!

Twilight and Cadance nod at that as they follow (Y/N) out of the caves.

Back up at the surface, the ceremony was nearly about to end as Princess Celestia was getting ready to declare them as official spouses. All the Mane 5 could do is watch with extreme worry.

Princess Celestia: Princess Cadance and Shining Armor, it is my great pleasure to pronounce you-

However, a voice called out to them.

Twilight Sparkle: STOP!!

Seeing Twilight's interruption brought shocked murmurs from the guests, but her friends just beamed with huge smiles.

Mane 5 and Spike: Twilight!

Princess Cadance?: Ugh! Why does she have to be so possessive of her brother?

Princess Celestia noticed that tone at shot her a funny look. Catching onto it, Cadance? started sobbing.

Princess Cadance?: *fake sobbing* Why does she have to ruin my special day?

???: Because it's not your special day! It's MINE!

Everypony but the Mane 5 and Spike were surprised as the real Cadance revealed herself to everypony and they all let out loud murmurs.

Rainbow Dash: Ha ha! You're in trouble now!

Princess Cadance?: What? But how did you escape my bridesmaids?

Twilight Sparkle: Just a little bit of wedding intelligence is all that it took.

Princess Cadance?: Hmph. Clever. But you're still too late.

Applejack: That ain't happenin' imposter! Just who are you exactly?!

Twilight Sparkle: Well, Applejack, I think a certain "hero" of ours would like to tell you all that!

Twilight and Cadance each step to the side as (Y/N) bolts into the room in the air doing a couple of flips before landing heroically in front of the dais with a furious look.

(Y/N): Don't trust anything that faker says! She's a changeling! She takes the form of somepony you love and gains power by feeding off your love for them!

Everypony even the Mane 5 gasp from that being revealed and he points at the fake Cadance.

(Y/N): Give it up! Your act is no longer going to fool us, Cadance! Or should I say. . . QUEEN CHRYSALIS!

The imposter recoiled a bit, but growled as she made her eyes and horn burn yellow-green and a ring of matching flames lances up from the floor to encircle her. These blaze up to the ceiling as all gasp and recoil from the infernal glare. The shaded wings flex in a sudden convulsion and transform into a tattered, insect-like pair. Next, the pink legs turn into hole-pocked, gray-black limbs, the transformation working down toward the hooves. Finally, the horn's exterior strips away to expose a gnarled, half-decayed black one underneath. The figure then gives a sinister smile as she reveals herself to be a very tall changeling who had a dark gray chitin body, her mane, tail, and wings were dark cerulean, the carapace on her back was a gradient of dark artic blue to moderate green, her eyes were moderate harlequin with a deep opal eyeshadow, and she had a cluster of short antennae on the back of her head shaped to resemble a small crown. This was Queen Chrysalis, the queen and ruler of the Changelings.

Queen Chrysalis: *laughs evilly* Right you are, (Y/N) (L/N).

(Y/N): So you DO know who I am?!

Queen Chrysalis: But of course, how can I forget that the fool of all ponies had a very inconsiderate son. (M/N) was very foolish to think that she could prevent me from entering Equestria again.

(Y/N) glares at Chrysalis very angrily from that.

Queen Chrysalis: Believe it or not, I recognized you the first we met. However, I couldn't draw too much attention to myself as I knew you would be persistent to stop me.

(Y/N): And I still am! You won't get away with this!

Chrysalis laughs evilly from that as she walks up to the ponies confronting her. Everypony else just watched in complete shock.

Queen Chrysalis: Quite the contrary, it's up to me to feed my loyal subjects all of the love that they can find, and where better to find all of any kind of love in Equestria? My fellow changelings will be able to devour so much of it that we will gain more power than we have ever dreamed of!

Princess Cadance then walks up beside (Y/N) to deliver a glare towards her as well.

Princess Cadance: They'll never get the chance! Shining Armor's protection spell will keep them from ever even reaching us!

Queen Chrysalis: *chuckles* Oh, I doubt that. Isn't that right, dear?

Queen Chrysalis glows her horn to reveal that she has been hypnotizing Shining Armor and he obeys her command.

Shining Armor: Mm-hmm.

Princess Cadance was about to charge in to save her husband, but (Y/N) holds his hoof out in front of her.

(Y/N): No, it's not safe for you. Stand back.

Princess Cadance reluctantly follows that she stood back a bit.

Queen Chrysalis: Ever since I took your place, I've been feeding off Shining Armor's love for you. Every moment he grows weaker and so does his spell. Even now, my minions are chipping away at it.

Everypony looks up and outside to see Shining Armor's force field now under assault by several snickering little changelings who are slamming their bodies against it. Back inside the hall, Chrysalis' exultant laughter rings out as her shadow falls over a knot of horrified guests, and she caresses the motionless groom's chin, turning his face toward hers.

Queen Chrysalis: *laughs* He may not be my husband, but he is under my total control now.

Princess Cadance and Twilight gasp from that while (Y/N) growls at her.

Queen Chrysalis: And, I'm sorry to say, unable to perform his duties as captain of the Royal Guard.

Princess Cadance: Not my Shining Armor!

Queen Chrysalis: Soon, my changeling army will break through. First, we take Canterlot. And then, all of Equestria!

Princess Celestia then steps in with a furious look.

Princess Celestia: No. You won't. You may have made it impossible for Shining Armor to perform his spell, but now that you have so foolishly revealed your true self, I can protect my subjects from you!

Both of them then charge toward each other and lock horns briefly before rising up into the air. Each conjures a beam from her horn and blasts it toward the other. They cancel out at the point where they meet. The changeling ruler gasps for breath under the strain at first, but soon adds a few more horsepower to her offensive. Celestia's eyes widen in fear as the green energy slowly bulldozes its way across and finally touches her horn, casting its glow over her figure before an explosion happens making everypony gasp. A jeweled gold tiara is seen tracing out a graceless arc as it tumbles away in slow motion.

(Y/N): Celestia!

(Y/N) quickly flies in and catches the unconscious wearer before she could hit the ground as the end of her horn was blackened and smoking. The rest of the Mane 7 gather around to go to the princess' aid. Chrysalis was surprised, but it soon turns into an evil grin.

Queen Chrysalis: Ah! Shining Armor's love for you is even stronger than I thought! Consuming it has made me even more powerful than Celestia!

However, as she says that, a magic blast hits her in the face as a smoke explosion came up around her. It soon goes away as Chrysalis was just infuriated from that.

Queen Chrysalis: What?! Who dares?!

(Y/N) then lands in the middle of the hall face to face with Chrysalis.

(Y/N): I do! And I don't know who you think you're messing with, but I'll tell you that you just angered the wrong pony!

Queen Chrysalis then glares daggers back at (Y/N).

Queen Chrysalis: Insolent fool! You're just as annoying as your mother!

(Y/N) smirks and bows to then taunt her.

(Y/N): Why thank you. And here I thought that you were a queen with no respect at all.

Queen Chrysalis growls at (Y/N) patronizing her as everypony was watching surprised.

Queen Chrysalis: Don't you dare taunt me like that!

(Y/N): Oh, I'm sorry Queen Chrisy did I strike a nerve? I suppose I did strike a nerve.

Queen Chrysalis got even more annoyed by that as she stomps both of her hooves down in anger.

Queen Chrysalis: YOU IMBECILE! Just for that, I'm not only going to drain all of the love inside of you, but I'm also going to tear you into smithereens!

(Y/N): Aw~. You want my love? That's sweet of you, Chrysalis~.

Everypony around let out an "Oooooh!" and even the Mane 6 and Princess Celestia were surprised at (Y/N)'s reckless taunts. Queen Chrysalis blushed a bit at that last part before she shakes it away and she glows her horn and growls in anger.

Queen Chrysalis: That's it! If you won't hold your tongue then I'll gladly rip it off for you!

(Y/N) smirks once again with a calm expression.

(Y/N): You want it. . .?

(Y/N) then does a "come at me" gesture with his hoof towards her.

(Y/N): . . .Come and take it!

That was the last straw as Chrysalis yells and charges towards (Y/N) as he stood still with a cocky smirk on his face. The Mane 6 were all in worry.

Mane 6: (Y/N)!!!

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Time slowed down for a second as Chrysalis was just right in front of (Y/N) getting ready to knock his teeth out, but when time resumed (Y/N) simply just moves his head to the side to avoid the attack. Chrysalis repeated these punches with her hoof, but to her surprise, (Y/N) was able to dodge all of them with no problem. (Y/N) then ducks to avoid another attack, but once Chrysalis attempts one more punch at (Y/N), he caught it without even flinching which surprises everypony even Chrysalis.

(Y/N) then raises his head to show Chrysalis his (F/C) glowing eyes before knocking her back into a wall with a kick to the stomach which made everypony jaw drop at (Y/N)'s insane strength.

Chrysalis quickly recovers as she charges at (Y/N) once again to attack him, but this time as she tried to strike him, (Y/N) backflips a few times before flying into the air to dodge her attacks.

Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, and even Celestia and Cadance were just dumbfounded while Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie got excited at see (Y/N) in action.

Rainbow Dash: YEAH, KICK HER FLANK (Y/N)!

Pinkie Pie: GO (Y/N)! SHOW THAT SILLY QUEEN SOME RESPECT!

Princess Cadance: (How is it possible for one pony to have this much magic strength in them?!)

Princess Celestia: (I knew (Y/N) had a lot of power to battle Nightmare Moon, but this is just incredible!)

Twilight Sparkle: (H-How is he. . . that's just. . . what. . . he's just toying with her like it's a game!)

Chrysalis then fires another magic blast at (Y/N), but he quickly dodges it and he lands to the ground. She then attempts to pierce him with her horn, but (Y/N) dodges it gracefully. The changeling then proceeds to punch him some more times, but (Y/N) dodges all of them like it was just a dance to him.

(Y/N) then does a leg sweep to make Chrysalis lose her balance which worked as Chrysalis fell backwards and (Y/N) then catches her and tips her backwards with a smirk. Queen Chrysalis just blushed from that, but that was to catch her off guard as (Y/N) kicked her back some more feet away from him, but lucky for Chrysalis she was able to land on all four of her hooves.

Chrysalis scowled as she decided to fire some more magic blasts at (Y/N) and he put up a shield that made them explode when they came in contact. He then flew up to a wall to dodge another magic blast that Chrysalis sent her way.

Queen Chrysalis: Stand still!

(Y/N): How about no?

(Y/N) then runs on the walls with his wings out so that he isn't able to fall down while running on the wall. Chrysalis fires a beam at (Y/N) that knocks him off the wall, but he landed on the ground without any problem.

(Y/N): (Hmm. . . not bad. Let's see if she can outsmart this!)

(Y/N) instantly then flies circles extremely fast around Chrysalis which causes wind to pick up in the room and everypony could feel their manes being blown back. Chrysalis could tell that (Y/N) was trying to make her lose oxygen and she wasn't about to let that happen as she glows her horn and stomps her hooves to the ground to cause a small fiery explosion to blow (Y/N) back as he crashed into a wall, but he still had plenty of energy inside of him to fight.

Chrysalis charges once again at (Y/N) to then try and attack at (Y/N) with close-quarters combat. She tries to punch him, but he blocks it with a kick. Chrysalis then sends another punch at (Y/N), but he blocks that as well.

Another punch and this time, (Y/N) uses both of his rear legs to not only block, but he jumps off of Chrysalis to backflip twice and gain a little bit of distance. He lands on the ground with hard force as he stood back up and faces towards the changeling once more.

(Y/N): Hmph. Not bad.

Both of them stare at each other for a moment before they both glow their horns and give each other a glare before they both fire magic beams at each other and unlike Celestia's, (Y/N)'s was stronger as it was able to overlap Chrysalis' beam and she nearly got hit and dodge his magic beam in time to then let it hit the wall behind her making a small dust explosion behind her.

Chrysalis stares at the explosion with great shock before back at (Y/N) and she growls. (Y/N) smiles as he blew some smoke off of his horn.

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Queen Chrysalis: YOU! Just what are you?!

(Y/N) smiles as he gives a look of determination.

(Y/N): My name is (Y/N) (L/N)! I'm an ally to good! And a nightmare to you!

The Mane 6 just watch with astonishment that (Y/N) was able to hold his own against Queen Chrysalis.

Rainbow Dash: Come on, we've got to help him!

The Mane 6 were about to intervene until Princess Celestia who recovered from Chrysalis' attack stands in front of them with a serious look.

Princess Celestia: No! It's way too dangerous for you! I'll back him up!

Twilight Sparkle: What?! But Princess Celesita, you saw that she was able to beat you without much problem!

Princess Celestia: Maybe, but I intend to give him all of the support that he needs!

Twilight Sparkle: So what do we do?

Princess Celestia: Go and find the Elements of Harmony and bring them here! We'll hold our own with Chrysalis here! You must find them so you and (Y/N) can use their power to defeat Chrysalis!

After a determined six-way nod, four bridesmaid dresses are flung toward the ceiling and their wearers, along with Twilight, gallop out of the hall. Applejack has procured and donned her usual hat, and their manes have returned to their everyday appearances. The only one to hang back is Rarity, who worriedly catches the discarded garments in hooves and teeth while still clad in her own.

Mane 5: Rarity!

The internal battle between saving her work and helping her friends is short and fierce. It ends when Rarity drops her dresses and gallops after them, hurling her own finery back as she goes.

Queen Chrysalis sees the mares running off and just directs a maliciously exultant laugh after the group.

Queen Chrysalis: You can run, but you can't hide!

As they all run off to go and find the Elements of Harmony, Applejack get's something in her mind that she just remembers and starts up a conversation.

Applejack: Twilight, I know we're in a hurry, but we might as well tell you all this now. We're sorry for not listening to ya.

Rarity: Yes, (Y/N) explained to us that we were being terrible friends for not believing anything that you explained to us about the fake Cadance.

They all then stop to a halt for a moment to continue talking to one another as Twilight looks at her friends and they had guilty looks.

Fluttershy: We were very insensitive to think that all that mattered was the wedding and not our own friends feelings.

Rainbow Dash: The imposter may have been making some fishy assumptions, but we thought that it was no big deal. We barely even got to know what she was like.

Pinkie Pie: It's not a fun thing to not trust your friends over something that sounds important.

Rarity: To be honest, we should have already known that for when you were worrying about sending a letter to the princess a while back.

Twilight just smiles at her friends apologizing to her.

Rainbow Dash: We'd understand that if you didn't forgive us for that, Twilight.

Applejack: Our darn minds were just too stubborn even make a lick of sense of what was really goin' on.

Fluttershy: And we almost lost another friend in the process. Something that we would all definitely regret if it happened.

Pinkie Pie: So what were just trying to say is. . .

Mane 5: We're really, really sorry Twilight.

Twilight just smiles as she runs up and hugs her friends with complete forgiveness for them. The rest of her friends smile at that as they all joined the hug as well for a brief moment.

Twilight Sparkle: I know it was hard to believe something that seemed very superficial, but don't regret it too much everypony. Chrysalis fooled everyone. You girls would still be my friends even with this huge mistake and maybe any other mistake out there. We all make them and learn from them.

All of the mares smiled at that as they continued the hug once more before they heard a crashing sound and the mares cuts their eyes upward and they let them widen with instant fear, as the swarm of changelings were waiting just beyond the force field.

Twilight Sparkle: However, we'll have to save the sentiments for later! We need to get to the Elements of Harmony!

Everypony nodded in agreement from that as they all continued to run to go and find the Elements of Harmony in the castle. Up above the surface, the changeling minions cackle wildly and watch the gang of six hurry across the Canterlot Castle grounds. As they resume their battering assault on the field, webs of cracks begin to appear at one impact point after another. One last, coordinated mass strike is all it takes to completely shatter the barricade from top to bottom.

At ground level, Twilight and company brace themselves against the accompanying ground tremors. Once these die down, the changelings go into a nose dive. Their small horns warm up and let go with a volley of yellow-green beams.

Twilight Sparkle: Go! Go!

Her rush is cut off when one enemy dive-bombs itself into the street, barely missing her and embedding itself briefly into the resulting crater. All put their legs into overdrive to keep from being hit as well, but stop short when one slams down in front to miss them by inches. It hisses tauntingly up at them, but Twilight simply rears up and brings both front hooves down on the gray-black head for an instant knockout.

They continue their rush across the city. However, another horde of changelings is up at a flight of stairs waiting for them, and in no time the mares is well and truly boxed in.

Rainbow Dash: Looks like we're gonna have to do this the hard way.

Lunging forward, she suddenly finds herself facing down her exact duplicate. Every move and flinch and scowl she makes is copied perfectly that is, until the fake Rainbow Dash lands a double-hoof punch that sends the real one skidding across the bricks on her back.

Rainbow Dash: How did you. . .?!

In response, several other front-line fighters transform themselves into wickedly smiling doppelgangers of the sky-blue pegasus. Twilight stares wide-eyed as others change to mimic all six mares.

Twilight Sparkle: They're changelings, remember?

A bunch of fake Twilight then wall them in to copy her.

Changelings (Twilight Sparkle): They're changelings, remember?

Twilight Sparkle: Don't let them distract you. We have to get to the Elements of Harmony. (Y/N) and the princess are buying us enough time to get them, so let's use it!

All six then leap in to face off against an ersatz squad, leading to a massive battle royal.

Back inside of the wedding hall, (Y/N) and Princess Celestia face off against Chrysalis once more.

Queen Chrysalis: Celestia, it would save both time and your life if you just give up right now!

Princess Celestia just glares at Chrysalis from that. Chrysalis then glares at (Y/N).

Queen Chrysalis: And you! You've made the biggest mistake if you think that you can defy the queen of the changelings! I don't think you have any idea who you're dealing with!

(Y/N): Ha, funny! I think you should remember that I also said the same thing to you! So your quip was a lot too late!

Queen Chrysalis: ENOUGH! I may have underestimated you before, but I will surely not make any reckless mistakes this time!

Princess Celestia: Get ready, (Y/N). The real battle begins now.

(Y/N): I know. Are you sure you're in condition to fight?

Princess Celestia then give a determined smile to (Y/N).

Princess Celestia: Maybe I am. Maybe I'm not. But I'm not letting you do this alone, (Y/N)! Both of us have to protect everypony from this monster!

(Y/N) smiles back at Celestia and nods before they both glare back at Chrysalis.

(Y/N): I've been waiting to finish things with you ever since you trapped Twilight down in the mines! Bring it on, Queen Chrysalis!

Queen Chrysalis: Filthy mule! I'll shut that mouth of yours permanently!

(Y/N) then closes his eyes and takes a deep breath to let out any more nerves that he had, but that wasn't all as he knew that this battle was going to be even longer than the one that he had before. . .

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(Y/N) then makes his aura glow all around his body as he then opens his eyes to show their (F/C) color, the same as his aura. His aura grew a bit bigger by the second which made Celestia a bit surprised that he has so much magic energy, but she knew it wasn't the time to focus on that right now.

(Y/N) aura then glows to a point that shows that he's ready to fight once again and he gives a death glare to Chrysalis. (Y/N) then flies up to Chrysalis to try and punch her, but unlike the last time she was prepared for this as she blocked it and knocked (Y/N) back towards Celestia.

(Y/N): She definitely wasn't kidding about being prepared for this one. Be on your guard, Celestia!

Princess Celestia: Will do.

Queen Chrysalis then fires a magic beam aimed towards Celestia and she quickly puts up a shield to let it deflect off and hit a wall. (Y/N) then flies up to Chrysalis to try and attack her once again as he first lands in front of her to then try and land a punch to the face, but it was blocked. Chrysalis then punches (Y/N) back in the face which made him flinch a bit, however he countered with a body blow to Chrysalis in the chest which knocked her back a bit.

Chrysalis then tried to swing her large horn at (Y/N), but he blocked it with a kick. She then uppercuts (Y/N) which knocks him into the air, but he quickly recovers and starts flying.

Queen Chrysalis: You may be resilient, however you are still mortal!

Queen Chrysalis then fires a beam towards (Y/N) in the air as he moves to the side to dodge it and he fires a couple of magic blasts back at Chrysalis which she put up a shield to block. Princess Celestia then fires another beam at Chrysalis and just in time when she put down her shield from being distracted by (Y/N), she got hit by it which knocks her to the ground just a bit. However, she was still able to recover easily as she stands back up and growls.

Princess Celestia: Give it up, Chrysalis! You are outnumbered and we overpower your magic!

Queen Chrysalis: *laughs* Maybe in this form. . .

Princess Celestia: What?

Queen Chrysalis then transforms herself into a timberwolf and charges at Celestia which surprises her as she forgot that Chrysalis could change her form. Chrysalis then swipes her wooden claws at Celestia which knocks her away as she let out a scream and fell to the ground hurt from that. Chrysalis then changes back to her original form.

Queen Chrysalis: You're too weak, Celestia! Even if you have an ally!

(Y/N): Well, that "ally" of hers is still here!

Queen Chrysalis' eyes widened from that as she forgot that (Y/N) was still there and he was able to shoot a magic beam at Chrysalis which knocked her away just a bit before faces (Y/N) again angrily and she turns back into a Timberwolf to then charge at (Y/N).

However, (Y/N) was prepared for this as he put up a small shield using one of his hooves as Chrysalis rams into it with full force making (Y/N) slide a bit backwards on all the rest of his hooves. (Y/N) then puts some magic energy into his other hoof and uppercuts Chrysalis which knocks her back towards the stairs of the dais where Princess Cadance was just watching and keeping Shining Armor safe.

Chrysalis felt some pain from that as she turns back to her original form, but as she stood up she wasn't prepared for when (Y/N) landed in front of her and he landed a combo on her that involved two punches to the face, two spinning hook kicks, a leg sweep that made Chrysalis fall backwards and as she did, (Y/N) charged up some energy in his hoof and punched her up to the glass wall with so much force that it caused a crack in it.

(Y/N): Ha! Gotcha!

Queen Chrysalis: YOU BUFFOON! YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT!!!

Chrysalis then flies up to charge at (Y/N) once again and (Y/N) puts both of his hooves in front of his face to try and block whatever was coming.

However, Chrysalis this time changed her form to an Ursa Minor, which caught (Y/N) off guard as he wasn't expecting her to change into something that big. Chrysalis in her Ursa Minor form then grabs (Y/N) face with one of her claws and slams him to the ground causing him to scream out in pain.

She wasn't done with him just yet as she then slams him into a wall and then back to the ground once again and aggressively drags him across the ground for a few seconds before throwing him back at another wall as he grunted in pain. (Y/N) then falls to the ground and by looks, he was scuffed from the attack and badly hurt. Queen Chrysalis then changes back to her normal form and cackles.

Princess Celestia: (Y/N)!

Queen Chrysalis: How do you like that, fool?! And you call yourself the son of (M/N) (L/N)!

Queen Chrysalis' evil smile then turns into a look of complete shock at what she sees next. . .

(Y/N)'s aura glows around his body and he slowly get's up with his eyes closed and he had a smirk on his face. With his aura glowing, some of the injuries that were on him were healed and he opens his eyes to show that they were glowing (F/C), but a bit brighter. Queen Chrysalis, Celestia, and even Cadance were surprised that (Y/N) even survived that.

Queen Chrysalis: HOW?! HOW ARE YOU OKAY AFTER THAT?!?!

(Y/N): *chuckles mischievously* Sometimes what brings me down. . . just makes me stronger.

(Y/N) then charges up his aura and it started to not only glow around his body, but it got slightly bigger and it looked like a flame was surrounding him. After a minute of charging it, (Y/N) was ready to deliver a strong attack himself as he raised his hoof into the air.

(Y/N): Now. . . OVERHEAT BUG!!

(Y/N) slams his hoof into the ground and Chrysalis wasn't prepared for magic geyser to then come out from under her and shoot her into the air and she screamed in pain. (Y/N) then flies up swiftly to then grab one of her rear legs and using his burst of strength, he was able to spin her around and throw in another direction very fast.

He then instantly appears above her and then uses his magically-charged hoof, he brings himself along down with Chrysalis with a punch to the chest as if performing a slam dunk. He then finishes it off with one more attack and shouting a quip that a certain legendary wolf fighter would say.

(Y/N): *quickly* Are you okay. . .?!

(Y/N) then punches Chrysalis once more which causing an explosion around him and she is knocked back to the wall putting a huge crack in it. Chrysalis groans in pain from all of those as she was running out of energy to fight any longer.

(Y/N) was breathing heavily as the previous injuries that he had from earlier reappeared and Princess Celestia runs up to him surprised from that giant attack that he just pulled off.

Princess Celestia: (Y/N), what was that?!

(Y/N): Sometimes. . . I can. . . take hits. . . to then use that. . . as a counter attack. . . against my foes.

Princess Celestia: That's very impressive!

(Y/N) smiles at little from that.

(Y/N): Thanks. . . but. . . it still. . . takes a lot. . . out of me.

(Y/N) then heard another loud groan and he faces towards Chrysalis who was scuffed from (Y/N)'s previous attack.

Queen Chrysalis: I'm not done with you, yet!

Chrysalis then fires a couple of magic blasts at (Y/N) and he does a barrel roll to the side in order to dodge them.

(Y/N): Chrysalis! Why must you take love?! It's what makes all of us ponies care for each other!

Queen Chrysalis: Love is nothing, but a nurturing function for us! We take it, we grow stronger! Us changelings don't care for what happens to other creatures! As long as there is love for us to feed on, we'll take it even if we have to capture, manipulate, or even kill just so we can take it!

(Y/N): Is that all you care about?! Power?! There's more out there than just taking power! You don't need to grow strong in order to have a successful kingdom! It's because that I had my friends and my family that I'm still able to be who I am! Why don't you take the chance?!

Queen Chrysalis scowled from that and fires a beam at (Y/N) which he tries to block with a shield, but due to how weak he was getting, it broke after she fires another one at him knocking him back a bit.

Queen Chrysalis: I don't care about any other creature than myself, you ignoramus! My children are all that I have and need! We don't need anything or anypony else, but love in order to be successful in all of life!

(Y/N): But you don't need to take and terrorize ponies in order to become strong. Why don't you making friends instead of hurting other instead?

Queen Chrysalis then shoots a magic blast at (Y/N) which he dodged once more by flying into the air.

Queen Chrysalis: I DO NOT NEED YOUR SO CALLED "FRIENDSHIP"! IT'S NOTHING BUT A VIRUS THAT SPREADS TO TRY AND TAKE OTHERS! ALL WE NEED FOR US CHANGELINGS IS TO FEED ON LOVE! WE'LL DRAIN ALL OF EQUESTRIA OF IT'S LOVE, AND EVERY STALLION, MARE, AND FOAL WILL BOW TO MY WILL AS I TAKE ALL OF THE LOVE THAT I CAN FEED INSIDE OF ALL OF THEM!

(Y/N) glares angrily at Chrysalis that she has no desire at all to even try and make friends with other creatures.

Queen Chrysalis: YOU IMBECILE OF A MOTHER BANISHED ME FROM ENTERING EQUESTRIAN TERRITORY A LONG TIME AGO! I COULD HAVE TAKEN SO MUCH LOVE BACK THEN, BUT SHE STOPPED ME! AND NOW THAT HER STUPID SON IS HERE TRYING TO STOP ME, I'LL GET MY REVENGE ON HER BY KILLING YOU!

(Y/N): I WON'T LET THAT HAPPEN! I MADE A PROMISE TO HER THAT I'LL PROTECT EQUESTRIA NO MATTER WHAT AND I'M GOING TO KEEP IT! I EVEN MADE A PROMISE TO CADANCE AND SHINING ARMOR THAT I'LL KEEP FIGHTING TILL I DIE! YOU'LL NEVER FORCE TO STAND DOWN, CHRYSALIS!

Princess Cadance heard that as she smiled and had small tears of joy that (Y/N) was going to keep his promise to both of them. Queen Chrysalis then glows her horn immensely and to get in a ready position.

Queen Chrysalis: Then come and face me, (Y/N) (L/N) if you're are that persistent for all of those pathetic lives!

(Y/N) glows his horn and his entire body to then get ready as well.

(Y/N): You want it?! You got it!

(Y/N) and Chrysalis stared at each other deep in the eye for a about a minute bracing for if either of them made the first move.

After that minute, (Y/N) and Chrysalis both charged at each other at the same time to then throw a punch that collided with both of their hooves touching at the exact same time with caused a small shockwave around the entire place before the both pulled away and threw out more punches and kicks towards each other that also collided more of the times.

(Y/N) then flies back to then cling onto a wall before flying back at Chrysalis with incredible speed and he roundhouse kicks her into the air which made Chrysalis yell and (Y/N) flew up after her.

(Y/N): YOU'RE FINISHED!

(Y/N) then used the last of the strength that he had to then send a flurry of fast punches at Chrysalis. (Y/N) then charged up energy in his hoof to send his last punch at Chrysalis.

(Y/N): TAKE THIS!!!

(Y/N) then punches Chrysalis to the ground with extreme force causing an explosion in the area.

He then flies back to the ground near the entrance of the hall and he was breathing heavily from all of the fighting that he just did.

(End Music Here)

(Y/N) let his aura die down and stares at Chrysalis who got up from the ground badly injured from fighting (Y/N) and she just couldn't be any more weaker at this point.

(Y/N) just had a determined look on his face staring at the weakened queen.

(Y/N): Alright Chrysalis, give up! You've lost!

Queen Chrysalis growls at that as she doesn't even want to give up after all of that she faced against (Y/N). However, she then notices something behind (Y/N) and smirks.

Queen Chrysalis: *chuckles* Don't jump to conclusions so fast, (Y/N) (L/N)! For it is YOU who have lost!

(Y/N): What are you talking about? I clearly was just able to beat to in a huge battle. I still have some magic inside of me to still fight. You're badly injured, so how did I lose?

Queen Chrysalis: Look behind you.

(Y/N) does so as he looks behind him and what he sees next brought a shock to him.

He sees his friends being escorted in by a platoon of changelings into the hall. Two of them carry Rainbow Dash in midair by her forelegs, while the other five are walking. Not only that, while he was distracted battling Chrysalis, the changelings had enough time to trap Celestia in a translucent cocoon that is attached to the ceiling of the hall, leaving her suspended upside down.

(Y/N) then angrily glares at Chrysalis.

(Y/N): Let my friends go!

Queen Chrysalis: And then what? Let them use the Elements of Harmony to keep me out of Equestria once again? No, I think not.

(Y/N) then glows his horn to show that he wasn't playing around however Chrysalis waves him off.

Queen Chrysalis: Ah, ah, ah.

Queen Chrysalis then gestures to her minions and they all looked like they were ready to attack the Mane 6 as the ponies recoiled in fear.

Queen Chrysalis: You said that you cared about these ponies didn't you? Why don't you prove it to me?

(Y/N) stops glowing his horn from that and still glares at Chrysalis.

Queen Chrysalis: I'll give you a choice: Either you can join your so called friends and surrender to me or. . . I'll have my changelings feast on their love before they tear them apart limb from limb.

(Y/N) had a shocked look from that before it turns into anger as he gritted his teeth as he put some magic energy into his hoof and held it up.

To show that she wasn't kidding, Chrysalis gestures at the changelings as they all stared at the Mane 6 licking their lips at how their love will taste.

It was a tough decision for (Y/N) as he didn't want to see his friends get hurt or surrender all of Canterlot to Chrysalis. He looks back and forth between his friends and Chrysalis a couple of times with a worried look before making his decision. . .

(Y/N)'s ears lay flat as he lowered his hoof and forced it to stop glowing. He then slowly walked towards his friends with a sad look on his face to join them in surrendering to Chrysalis.

The changelings then backed off a bit to make some room for (Y/N) to join the Mane 6 and he stood right beside Twilight. He towards his friends with a guilty look, however they all gave small smiles at (Y/N) for choosing them rather than all of Canterlot and Equestria, showing just how much he cares for them.

Queen Chrysalis: That's what I thought.

Chrysalis then clears her throat at some of her changelings to get their attention. Some of them see that she was badly hurt from battling (Y/N) and two of them go over to their queen and share a little of their love that they had inside of them to heal Chrysalis which worked as all of the injuries that she had were gone. She then faces the Mane 7 with an evil look.

Queen Chrysalis: *laughs evilly* You do realize the reception's been cancelled, don't you?

She faces back towards her minions.

Queen Chrysalis: Go! Feed!

The changelings clear out as fast as those chewed-up wings will allow, and she magically closes the doors.

Queen Chrysalis: *laughs* It's funny, really. Twilight and (Y/N) here was suspicious of my behavior all along.

Queen Chrysalis lifted both of the said ponies chins and they both angrily smacked her hoof away from them.

Queen Chrysalis: Too bad the rest of you were too caught up in your wedding planning to realize those suspicions were correct! *laughs*

(Y/N): You tricked everypony so good that you almost turned my own friends against me!

Twilight then puts a hoof on (Y/N)'s shoulder which makes him look at her.

Twilight Sparkle: It's okay, (Y/N). Besides. . . she fooled everypony.

Queen Chrysalis: Hmm, I did, didn't I?

Queen Chrysalis then begins to sing once again as she steps over to a window and looks out to see her minions are running amok in the streets.

Queen Chrysalis: This day has been just perfect

The kind of day of which I've dreamed since I was small

Everypony I'll soon control

Every stallion, mare, and foal

Who says a girl can't really have it all?

She then chuckles richly at the unfolding devastation. However, she does not notice that Twilight and (Y/N) hunkered down and eased across the floor, and stopped next to Cadence on the dais who had her hooves trapped in some sticky gunk that the changelings trapped her in.

Twilight Sparkle: Quick! Go to him while you still have the chance!

(Y/N) then performs a quick spell that strips away the gunk, allowing the young princess to hurry over to her enthralled groom. After a long moment of indecision, she traces a hoof along his cheek and embraces him, tears leaking from her tightly closed eyes.

Suddenly, Cadance's horn sparks and glows as a bright pink heart pops out from the tip and, as the Mane 7 watch incredulously, makes its way over to stop before Shining Armor's fixed green-tinted irises. The spell she used during her foal-sitting days flares out as it then turned Shining Armor back to his normal self as he was disoriented. His eyes, though out of kilter, have returned to their normal blue and he shakes his head in an attempt to clear it.

Shining Armor: Wha- where. . . huh? Is. . . is the wedding over?

Cadance smiles, as do the Mane 7 until Chrysalis' severely perforated legs slam down in front of them on the red carpet.

Queen Chrysalis: It's ALL over!

Twilight Sparkle: Your spell! Perform your spell!

Queen Chrysalis: *laughs* What good would that do? My changelings already roam free.

Shining Armor: No!

Lowering his head slightly, he concentrates all his will on the single task of getting his horn to turn over. All he gets for his trouble is a feeble glow at the tip, though, and he lets his head drop in defeat.

Shining Armor: My power is useless now. I don't have the strength to repel them.

Princess Cadance: My love will give you strength.

She nuzzles him, prompting a venomous chuckle from the queen.

Queen Chrysalis: What a lovely but absolutely ridiculous sentiment.

(Y/N) get's a serious look as he faces the couple.

(Y/N): Both of you have shown that you truly do love each other to the very end. If you put your power together, you may be able to have more than enough strength to stop all of the changelings.

Shining Armor and Princess Cadance glance at (Y/N) for a second surprised from that before they trade a look with grim resolve in Shining Armor's eyes and desperate pleading in Cadance's. Shining Armor then tries to glow his horn once again and this time, it emits a stronger glow and Cadance brings hers close enough for an electric discharge to arc between the tips. They touch, creating a spark that glows purple and white as it steadily grows in size, and a circle of this same energy forms around the pair. Air currents circulate around them, causing Cadance's mane to billow and sparkle as do those of Celestia and Princess Luna, and she and Shining Armor trade a smile before concentrating again. The scuffs and dishevelment from her time in the underground caverns are gone now.

Now the spell slowly lifts them clear of the floor amid a stronger glowing aura. The Mane 7 grin and avert their eyes from the brilliance. Chrysalis' jaw drops open in total disbelief, and the hall begins to shake from the sheer amount of magical energy coursing through it. Shining Armor and Cadance open their eyes fully, revealing them to be glowing pure white, and the power gathers into them for a moment before exploding outward as a white, heart-shaped shock wave. For a moment, they can be seen as a pair of white silhouettes whose bodies are positioned to form the two halves of a heart, joined by their crossed horns and entwined hind legs.

The wave of love rockets towards Chrysalis as she manages only a strangled yelp of surprise before getting her tongue to behave itself.

Queen Chrysalis: NOOOOOO!

As she holds out this single protracted word, she is flung outward in a crash of breaking glass. The blast clears away the changelings around two captured guards which also melts the goo holding them, and throws out some other ones menacing a family in a street. Finally, in a long shot of Canterlot, one cataclysmic burst hurls both the screaming Chrysalis and every last one of her minions toward the distant horizon in all directions. The last trace of her is a tiny pinprick of light that flares briefly in the sky before she is lost to sight.

Back in the hall, Shining Armor and Cadance float gently back down to the dais. Her mane has resumed its typical, non-billowing appearance. They share a joyous embrace as Twilight and (Y/N) gallop across the floor. They reach Celestia, who has fallen free of her ceiling cocoon and is sprawled on the tiles. They both help her stand on all four of her hooves.

Princess Celestia: Don't worry about me. I'm fine. You have a real wedding to put together.

The faithful student smiles at this, catching the mingled forgiveness and apology in her mentor's words. However, (Y/N) caught a little bit of slight sadness in her voice as it nearly made him raise an eyebrow.

As time passed on, many royal guards were tending to some of the ponies that were hurt during the changeling invasion on Canterlot including both of the princesses as some ponies needed to be healed after they have been attacked by such evil creatures.

(Y/N) had regained his helmet that Shining Armor gave him and he was currently commanding some of guards that were temporarily his followers to go to specific locations in Canterlot and maintain those positions until the wedding is over.

He then walks inside of the royal palace to go and check up on his friends. Rarity had told (Y/N) that even though he may be a temporarily corporal of the royal guard, that he still needs to dress in style. She told him that she'll be able to make a suit for him just before the wedding starts. As he was walking through the palace however, he heard some soft noises of depression coming from inside of the palace.

(Y/N): Huh? Is someone. . . crying?

(Y/N) then walks closer and closer to where the noises were coming from until he could hear it clear enough to then look inside of a room to see Princess Celestia with a sad look on her face as she also had her crown off of her head levitating it in front of her. (Y/N) was wondering why Celestia was acting like this, so he walks inside.

(Y/N): Celestia?

Hearing (Y/N)'s voice made the said princess jump a little bit surprised before she turns her head to see (Y/N) approaching her.

Princess Celes ti a: Oh. . . hello (Y/N).

(Y/N): Is everything. . . okay?

Princess Celestia didn't answer that as she still stares at her crown in slight sadness. (Y/N) then sits down right beside her and puts his hoof on her shoulder.

(Y/N): Celestia, I can tell something is wrong and I want to help you out. But I can't if you don't tell me what the problem is.

Princess Celestia stares at her crown some more before looking at (Y/N) with the corner of her eyes before she simply just sighs.

Princess Celestia: (Y/N). . .? Do I. . . seem like a good ruler to you?

(Y/N): Huh? Why do you ask me that?

Princess Celestia: *sighs* Ever since I have been helping ponies out all over Canterlot after the changeling invasion, I've been hearing some very. . . dubious things about me?

(Y/N): Dubious? Like what?

Princess Celestia: Ever since I've started trying to keep a lookout for the threat that was made to Canterlot, ponies from all over the city were depending on me to warn them for when that threat was to come. However, I failed at doing so.

(Y/N) then put on a look of sympathy for Celestia as she knew what she was talking about with the whole invasion happening, she was put on duty as a lookout for when that threat was to come. However, little did they know that the threat was right underneath their noses this entire time.

Princess Celestia: I still feel pretty guilty that I wasn't able to protect my subjects with all of my might as I used to. I even was too stubborn to believe in my most faithful students who kept telling us that the Cadance that was among us was a fake. I tried acting as a competent ruler, but instead I let them down once again.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at that in confusion.

(Y/N): Again? You mean you failed somepony before?

Princess Celestia nods solemnly at that as she continues her story.

Princess Celestia: Can I tell you something, (Y/N)? That is. . . if you're willing to listen.

(Y/N): Of course, I'll listen to anything that you can tell me.

Princess Celestia: I. . . used to have a student before Twilight.

(Y/N) was surprised by that.

(Y/N): Really?

Princess Celestia: Yes, she was. . . similar to how Twilight was before she was making friends in Ponyville and even before you returned to Equestria.

(Y/N): What was her name?

Princess Celestia: . . .Her name was Sunset Shimmer. She was another student that I had that looked up to me. However, she was. . . different.

(Y/N): What kind of different?

Princess Celestia: She was more boastful and condescending towards other ponies despite what I taught her about humility and making friends. She was interested in something that I showed her a long time ago and got overly curious from it. I told her that until she's ready, I don't want her to study in the library and instead to start to make friends in Canterlot.

(Y/N): What happened after that?

Princess Celestia: She. . . decided to sneak back into the library behind my back and try to figure out how to become an alicorn princess on her own. I scolded her from disobeying me, but she didn't take my punishing very lightly.

(Y/N) nods from that as he continues to listen to the story.

Princess Celestia: We got into a huge disagreement. However, it got so bad that she got angry and just. . . left Equestria.

(Y/N) was surprised from that.

(Y/N): She left. . . Equestria?

Princess Celestia: Yes. And I felt extremely guilty for not being a better teacher to her. I thought that maybe one day that she would come back to me, but. . . it's never happened for years now.

(Y/N) still just looked at Celestia with a look of sympathy as she put her crown down her a nightstand.

Princess Celestia: When Twilight became my student, I really thought that this would be different than the last time it happened, but. . . it just happened again. I failed to be great mentor to a student of mine.

Princess Celestia then had some tears coming out of her eyes which surprised (Y/N) that this was making her this sad and guilty.

Princess Celestia: *sobbing* I-I I just don't know what's gotten into me. I should've understood her better. I thought I was helping, but I was not. I. . . I. . . I don't know anything about friendship.

Princess Celestia just let out some slight tears expressing how she was feeling right now and (Y/N) didn't want to see her sad like this so he scooted right next to her and hugged her.

(Y/N): Celestia, please don't say that about yourself. Of course you're a great teacher and ruler.

Princess Celestia: But I failed to listen to Twilight when she was warning us about Chrysalis. I don't why I just abandoned somepony who was very loyal to me.

(Y/N) then breaks the hug and takes one of Celestia hooves into his.

(Y/N): Celestia, please. Look at me when I say this.

Princess Celestia looks at (Y/N) still with a really sad look.

(Y/N): Everypony is going to experience these kinds of things in life. We all make accidents, flaws, and mistakes that we can't forgive ourselves for, but we eventually let go of those mistakes as time passes.

Celestia looks down for second before back into (Y/N)'s eyes.

(Y/N): And of course you know things about friendship. It was because of not only my friends, but you as well that Twilight was able to learn about what friendship is in Ponyville. Ask yourself this, did Twilight or even me ever give up on you?

Princess Celestia's eyes widened from that.

(Y/N): No, we didn't. Twilight and I would always respect your aid and guidance whenever we needed it which just goes to show that you've came a long way to becoming an effective mentor Celestia.

Princess Celestia then smiles a little from that.

(Y/N): And you have to know that you'll always end up with a flaw in life, Celestia, but that's just means that we can all learn from it. I mean my mother wasn't perfect either, she had to use all of her power to banish monsters from out of Equestria and she didn't have the ability to help three tribes from Pre-Equestrian time. However, she still tried to fix her mistake of using all of that power and she eventually was able to fix it and she became the very first ruler of all of Equestria. Her mistake was unforgiveable, but she fixed it and became a better pony than she was before.

Princess Celestia then goes onto a full smile from that and (Y/N) levitates her crown back on her head.

(Y/N): So, don't let the ponies who ridicule you make you think that you're a bad ruler, Celestia. You just have to show them that next time, you'll be three steps ahead.

Princess Celestia was so touched by (Y/N)'s resolve that she then stood up with a determined look.

Princess Celestia: You're right, (Y/N)! I am Equestria's ruler! If I was able to bring Twilight and everypony up this far, then I can definitely still do it, even with such a flaw that I did!

(Y/N): That's the Princess Celestia that we all know and love!

Princess Celestia then turns to (Y/N) and walks up to him.

Princess Celestia: (Y/N), you definitely have a way with getting ponies to focus on the positive.

(Y/N): *chuckles* What can I say? I just have a pure heart of gold that makes me want to see everypony happy, and that includes you too Celestia.

Princess Celestia blushes from that and get's an idea in her mind as she then got a mischievous look on her face.

Princess Celestia: (Y/N), can you do me a favor?

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

Princess Celestia: Close your eyes.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at that with a confused look.

(Y/N): Huh? Why?

Princess Celestia: Why you ask? *giggles* Let's just say that there are some principles that are better to be done without being seen.

(Y/N) was still a little bit confused by that before he just shrugs his shoulders and closes his eyes.

Before (Y/N) even knew it, he felt this soft sensation on his lips as he instantly open his eyes to see Princess Celestia kissing him and he was just super surprised from that.

Celestia then breaks the kiss and (Y/N) was blushing majorly and stares at Celestia in shock as he had no words to respond with.

Princess Celestia: *giggles* You're probably wondering, why did I steal a kiss? Correction, it was you who was the thief.

(Y/N) stares for a second more before he looks down to the ground with a sheepish smile while rubbing the back of his head.

Princess Celestia: I have a feeling that with your personality, (Y/N). You will have an excellent relationship the other six friends that you have.

(Y/N) looks back up at Princess Celestia and smiles that she would think that.

Princess Celestia: Well now that it appears that we've got everything settled, I believe it is time that we have a real and true wedding, don't you agree?

(Y/N) then gives a determined look and nods.

(Y/N): Absolutely!

Princess Celestia: Well then, let us go and get things prepared.

Both (Y/N) and Princess then walk out of the room together so that they along with everypony can go and get everything else finished for the wedding.

With the real Princess Cadance now in Canterlot, everything can be planned without any interruptions from any changelings or other monsters.

In the castle kitchen, Applejack has switched her hat for a white chef's toque. In front of them are several of the bite-size apple fritters she cooked up. Cadance floats one of these up and eats it, enjoying the taste and licking her chops. Twilight and (Y/N) look on with a grin. The princess eats another one as an item is marked off on the checklist floating in front of the unicorn.

Inside of the suite where Rarity did her work, her rumpled mane, the measuring tape around her shoulders, and the reading glasses perched on her nose indicate the tail end of a serious design marathon. She pulls a full-length mirror up to catch Cadance's reflection, while Twilight watches with her checklist in easy reach and (Y/N) looks on as well. The winged unicorn is now clad in a gold-trimmed white dress similar to that worn by her evil counterpart and Cadance's smile is all the approval the three ponies need, and Twilight cheerfully ticks another box.

In another section, Cadance is holding onto some birds on her hoof and has several others on her mane and tail, being rehearsed by Fluttershy in another room of Canterlot Castle. The yellow Pegasus has a conductor's baton in her teeth to keep the beat. Twilight also checks that off.

Finally, Pinkie and Cadance dance across a confetti-and-streamer-strewn reception area whose tables are stacked high with gifts. Twilight and (Y/N) walk up after them to check off this task. With every box on the parchment filled in, Twilight magically rolls it up and tucks both it and the quill away. She then turns to (Y/N) as they both give each other a nod before grinning at the job well done.

At the wedding hall, everything has been reset for the main event with guests, the Mane 5 as the new bridesmaids, groomsman stallions, Princess Celestia, (Y/N) who was in a (F/C) suit and had his helmet on, and Shining Armor with the addition of Twilight now standing proudly by her brother as his best mare. Twilight was now wearing a magenta dress secured by a star brooch. Her mane has been curled, and she wears a flowered string of white pearls on her head. Spike is seen standing just behind Twilight and off to one side, sporting his top hat and tuxedo jacket and holding a pair of gold rings on a pillow. Noticing that the crest is askew, Twilight gives Shining Armor a brief scowl and straightens it out with her magic. Their parents in the audience watch happily at their own child getting married.

A drum roll is the cue for Fluttershy to give her bird choir the downbeat. Bridal Chorus rings through the hall as all eyes turn toward the rear doors, which are magically opened by the guards on duty so the Cutie Mark Crusaders can enter and scatter flower petals as they did in the first-take wedding. Behind them comes Cadance as the train of her dress stretches at least three times her own body length and requires three pairs of birds to hoist it clear of the floor. Everypony watches with beaming happiness that the bride is coming up. Twilight then turns to Shining Armor.

Twilight Sparkle: Seriously, though. I get why the queen of the changelings wanted to be with you, but how did you get someone as amazing as Cadance to marry you?

Shining Armor: I told her she wouldn't just be gaining a husband. She'd be getting a pretty great sister, too.

She gives him a tickled-pink smile, then turns her eyes front again. As Cadance nears the dais, Rarity's ocular waterworks spring a leak. (Y/N) notices this and offers her a hanky which she excitedly accepts of him. Applejack, meanwhile, whips out her faithful brown hat and plunks it on her head. The music finishes as Cadance mounts the steps to gaze lovingly at Shining Armor, and both turn to face Celestia.

Princess Celestia: Mares and gentlecolts, we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of the real Princess Mi Amore Cadenza-

Princess Cadance: Princess Cadance is fine.

Princess Celestia: Hm. The union of Princess Cadance and Shining Armor. The strength of their commitment is clear. The power of their love, undeniable. May we have the rings please?

Spike takes a step forward and holds up the pillow with two rings, one is set with a line of four diamonds, the other with a single stone. These are floated away and slid onto Cadence's and Shining's horns.

Princess Celestia: I now pronounce you mare and colt!

As cheers erupt, Shining Armor and Cadance step out of the hall between them and onto the balcony. The courtyard below them is jam-packed with celebrating ponies under a rain of confetti and streamers. Back inside of the hall, Princess Celestia addresses to the Mane 7.

Princess Celestia: This is your victory as much as theirs. You persisted in the face of doubt, and your actions led to your being able to bring the real Princess Cadance back to us. Learning to trust your instincts is a valuable lesson to learn. As a certain friend of all of yours would say so himself.

The mares all take a look at (Y/N) when Princess Celestia said that as he rubbed the back of his head and slightly blushed.

Back outside on the balcony, Shining Armor and Cadence share a brief kiss they are so caught up in the moment that Rainbow Dash almost forgot her important task for the wedding. (Y/N) nudges her on the shoulder to get her attention on that.

(Y/N): *whispers* Dash, that's your cue.

The blue daredevil cracks off a slightly crazed grin and zips away, shedding her bridesmaid dress and accessories and taking off into the clear sky above Canterlot. She effortlessly produces a sonic rainboom whose multi-hued blast wave ripples over the city, then traces a rainbow from one side to the other as the crowds cheer mightily.

Rainbow Dash: Best. . . wedding. . . ever!

In a torchlit courtyard under the violet sky of early evening. Shining Armor and Cadance stand face to face in the circular patio at its center, embrace, and share their first dance as a married couple. Luna comes in for a landing next to Celestia and the Mane 7. Twilight then turns to (Y/N) and whispers to him.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Hey, (Y/N). Why don't you sing?

(Y/N) was surprised by that question.

(Y/N): Me? Sing at a wedding?

The rest of the Mane 7 and the princesses heard that as they all face towards (Y/N) as well.

Rarity: Darling, with your stunning voice I think it would make a great ending for this.

Applejack: Ah, agree. Come on, (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, sing! Sing, (Y/N), sing!

(Y/N) then thought to himself for a second before coming up with his answer.

(Y/N): Alright, give me a second.

(Y/N) then walks up to the bride and groom as were both finished dancing and they faced (Y/N).

(Y/N): Shining Armor, Princess Cadance. I hope it's not too much for me to ask if I could sing for this evening.

Shining Armor and Princess Cadance both look at each other with smiles before facing (Y/N) and nodding.

Princess Cadance: Of course, we don't mind at all.

Shining Armor: I'm eager to hear what kind of singing skills you have, (Y/N). Go for it.

(Y/N) grins from that as turns to Pinkie.

(Y/N): Hit it!

Pinkie responds with a squee as she goes over to the DJ's double turn table that was also operated by Vinyl Scratch and she slaps a record from her teeth onto the unoccupied turntable and drops the needle in the groove.

Pinkie Pie: Let's get this party started!

Pinkie grabs a microphone in her teeth and slings it across the courtyard. (Y/N) catches it with his telekinesis so that it floats in front of his mouth.

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(Y/N): I can't believe just what I see

Even though it's staring back at me

This can't be true, maybe make believe

It's so impossible, the things in front of me

Time stands still and tears fall like rain

I'm holding on to anything

To anything and everything

Sing for hope, sing for dreams

Stand together, that's what it means

Sing for love; it's all I can do

This is a Song of Hope for you

I'll sing it for you

You

I'll sing it for you

Lend me your hands, lend me your voice

Lend me your ears to hear the silence in the noise

Shine down on me, shine down on you

Just lean on faith for greater things that this can do

We'll pave a strong road winding down from where we've been

Holding on to anything

To anything and everything

I can feel your fear, yeah, I feel it

Knowing you're not alone, hope you feel it

And with my voice, and with my voice

I'll sing for you, for you!

Song of Hope, Song of Dreams

That's what it means

That's what it means!

Sing for dreams

Stand together, that's what it means

Sing for love; it's all I can do

This is a Song of Hope for you

I'll sing it for you

Sing it for you

I'll sing, I'll sing, I'll sing

Song of Hope for you

Song of Hope for you!

With the song being finished, the hour is considerably late, and Shining and Cadance walk to the carriage and the waiting Twilight who opens it for them.

Shining Armor: Twily, I must say that you have such a wonderful group of friends.

Twilight Sparkle: *chuckles* They're the greatest friends that I could ever ask for. Even if they make some of the biggest mistakes, I'll always still know that they'll be by my side.

Princess Cadance: That's wonderful, Twilight.

Princess Cadance then gives a mischievous glance at Shining Armor and he was confused by that at first before he got what she was implying.

Shining Armor: Maybe I won't just be the only sibling getting married soon enough. What do think Twily?

He said that not so subtly as it made Twilight raise an eyebrow.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

Princess Cadance: Hmm. . . I wonder that as well Shining Armor. Twilight's looks to be ready to get herself a stallion for herself one day.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait, what?!

Shining Armor: I wonder who she'll choose though.

Princess Cadance: Oh, I'm sure she'll marry somepony very special. Somepony brave, handsome. . . and (C/C).

Twilight then knew what they were implying as she blushed a little before playfully smirking at them.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, no you two don't. I'm perfectly fine being single and I have no interest in (Y/N) whatsoever thank you very much.

Shining Armor and Princess Cadance: Sure you don't~.

All three of them laugh at that before the bride goes into the car, Shining Armor decides to say one last thing to Twilight however before going off with Cadance.

Shining Armor: Still, none of this would've been possible without you, little sis. Love ya, Twily.

Twilight Sparkle: Love you too, B.B.B.F.F.

The siblings embrace for a long moment and after they separate, Shining Armor climbs into the carriage, closes the door, and sits next to Cadence.

Shining Armor: Ready to go?

Princess Cadance: Oh! Almost forgot.

Cadance leans out the window, bouquet at the ready, and heaves it backward over the roof. Lyra, Minuette, and Twinkleshine look up eagerly, but Rarity plows them all aside before a single hoof can leave the ground.

Rarity: IT'S MINE!

It lands neatly in her outstretched forelegs, earning her a round of very dirty looks. She laughs nervously and floats it away from herself as if it had just gone radioactive.

The Mane 6 then watch the carriage roll away as they all smile at seeing the bride and the groom drive off.

Twilight Sparkle: Now this was a great wedding.

Spike: Oh, yeah? Just wait until you see what I have planned for the bachelor party!

His knowing snicker only gets him a lot of funny looks with the result of his complete lack of knowledge about how and when this particular event should have taken place. All but Twilight promptly break out in a fit of the giggles as she crumples to the ground out of embarrassment, but joins in the laughter a moment later. She then notices that one pony isn't around.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey, where's (Y/N)?

Twilight then looks around for the said alicorn as he was nowhere to be seen at the moment. That is until she spots him up on top of a balcony and she decides to go and see him.

Up at the balcony where (Y/N) was, he was just gazing out into the late evening sky peacefully by himself and sighs.

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

(Y/N) turns to see Twilight.

(Y/N): Oh, nothing much. Just. . . look at this beautiful night sky.

Twilight then walks up next to (Y/N) to gaze out at the sky with him.

(Y/N): You know, I sometimes like to think that those stars are just magical.

Twilight Sparkle: Magical?

(Y/N): Yeah, every time I gaze out in this beautiful night sky I always think to myself. . . maybe there's something here in Equestria that's just extraordinary to me. Something that I feel like I need in my life one day. I just can't put my hoof on what it is.

Twilight looks at (Y/N) with concern in her eyes.

(Y/N): I mean I came to Equestria to make friends, but. . . what if I could have more than just friends. And I mean we've already just saw a wedding today together, but I just keep thinking to myself. . . who am I going to catch feelings for first?

Twilight was surprised from that before she decides to take (Y/N) hoof into hers which made him look at her.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, if I were to answer that (Y/N), I would definitely say that they could be somepony that would always be by your side no matter what.

(Y/N) smiles from that as they both still stare out at the night sky with one another as ponies were down at the streets chattering, but they ignored as it all felt like a moment for both of them.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right, the night sky is magical.

(Y/N) then smirks at Twilight.

(Y/N): It's almost as magical as you.

Twilight giggles and blushes from that. Both her and (Y/N) then face one another with smiles on their faces. The night sky glitters around both of them as they felt like that could be flying with each other in deep space. They then both leaned their faces in slowly towards each other and they were inching closer and closer. However, just as they were about to kiss. . .

A familiar pink party pony appears from above.

Pinkie Pie: Hey! What's going on here?

Both of them immediately jerk back from each other.

Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N): Nothing!

Pinkie Pie: Come on you two, this chapter and book is coming to an end. We need to celebrate the wedding together!

Twilight Sparkle: Uh. . . yeah, sure. Whatever that means.

Pinkie Pie: Okie-dokie-lokie! See you guys back at the bottom!

Pinkie then jumps off of the ceiling and both Twilight and (Y/N) look at each other before chuckling.

(Y/N): She's right though, we should go back to our friends before they get even more worried.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, let's go back.

Twilight walks ahead of (Y/N) and he follows right behind her. However, what Twilight didn't notice was that (Y/N) had a blush on his face that was about her and he had a thought in his mind.

(Y/N): (Wow, what is this? Every time I'm around Twilight like this, my heart just beats faster. I honestly can say the same thing happens for when I'm with the other girls, but I never really thought that it would come to me liking them more romantically. Am I getting a crush on them. . . no way! I think I'm in love with all of them. . . and I like it.)

Final Chapter End.

Twilight Sparkle: Hello everypony, thanks for reading Season 2 of The Hero of Equestria. Since Nintega is in bed exhausted from his work, I decided that I would not only cover the outro, but I've also taken the liberty of reorganizing everything for fun reading experience for all of you readers out there to enjoy. Just vote, comment, and follow to put it to use.

Discord then appears right next to Twilight and shoots her an annoyed look.

Discord: Twilight, you're suppose to convince them to follow! Not put them to sleep like Nintega is!

Discord snaps his fingers to them place a cone hat on Twilight that said "Dunce" on it and she grumbles in annoyance.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* He annoys me so much.

Discord: Sorry, Twilight. But I believe that we should be giving them a more proper persuasion in order to get them to follow us. Like this.

Discord then snaps his fingers to then put on a business outfit.

Discord: Have you ever gotten tired of just reading those plain old mediocre books that ponies like Twilight here reads?

Twilight glares at Discord from that.

Discord: Well say no more as we have Nintega's books right here. If you want to get a free vote, call-

Twilight Sparkle: Discord! Now who's putting them to sleep?!

Discord: Hey, hey. I'm just trying to deliver a message.

Twilight Sparkle: This isn't a commercial break, it's an outro!

Discord: Oh fine!

Discord then snaps his fingers to take off the business outfit that he was wearing and the hat off of Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Listen, how about we just say Thank you and Bye to just get it over with?!

Discord: Okay, fine we'll do it the boring way.

Twilight Sparkle and Discord: Thanks for reading Season 2! We'll see you next season in Season 3! *waves at readers*