Operation:Sleepover

Magenta looks at her bulletin board, and looks at her list of sleepovers she attended.

“Five nights, five sleepovers.” Magenta said to herself. “So far, I was invited by Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rarity, Sunset Shimmer, and Rainbow Dash. I wonder who’s arranging night six.”

While having a sandwich at noon, Magenta received a text from her mother. The text reads, “Magenta, your next experience is courtesy of Fluttershy. She’s planning to go on an overnight hike in a forest near her home. And, she wants you to go with her. Have fun, dear.”

Magenta was amazed at the message. “Mom must’ve got that text from Fluttershy during her lunchtime. I better get packing.”

Packing her backpack, Magenta also packs her sleeping bag, and takes along her packed up tent. At 2pm, Magenta walks up to Fluttershy’s house. It’s there where Fluttershy is waiting.

“Hi, Fluttershy.” Magenta called.

“Hello, Magenta.” Fluttershy responded. “Thank you for coming.”

“My pleasure. I have my sleeping bag and tent with me.”

“One more thing. If we’re going camping, we’ll leave our smartphones at home. This way, no harm will come to them.”

Magenta got concerned. “How will we know if anyone is calling?”

Fluttershy calmed Magenta down. “Tree Hugger is staying over the house. My family knows her well.”

“In that case, let’s move out.”

With backpacks in hand, Magenta and Fluttershy went into the forest near Fluttershy’s house. Soon, they found a clearing that’s perfect for camping.

“This looks like a nice spot.” Fluttershy figured.

“Looks good to me.” Magenta agreed. “Let’s set up our tents.”

Fifteen minutes later, the tents were set up. The girls are pleased.

“Our tents look good.” Magenta said happily.

“I agree.” Fluttershy replied. “I heard you went camping before.”

“I sure did. I sometimes go camping with my uncle when I visit him in Fillydelphia.”

“Great experience for you, I say.”

“I suppose, Fluttershy.”

Magenta reached into her backpack and pulled out her digital camera. “Since we’re here in this forest, I may as well take some pictures.”

The two girls soon saw something by the lake they pitched their tents by. It was a deer. Hiding quietly behind a bush, Magenta took a picture. The girls looked on the screen.

“Nice picture.” Fluttershy praised. “You must’ve done this before.”

“I sure did.” Magenta replied. “I have a scrapbook of pictures I took of nature. Scenery, weather, animals. You name it, I took it.”

Just then, they heard a growl behind them. It was a brown bear. Magenta got scared. But, Fluttershy walked up to the bear. Her necklace glowed and the bear became friendly.

“How did you do that?” Magenta asked puzzlingly.

“As you know,” Fluttershy explained, “the necklaces of us Rainbooms have magical abilities. Mine is communicating with animals.”

Later, the girls were joined by Tree Hugger as she brought some hero sandwiches to the campsite.

“Hey, Flutters.” Tree Hugger said. “Your mom thought you and your friend might be totally starving.”

“I see.” Fluttershy figured. “She must’ve ordered hero sandwiches for us.”

The three girls unwrapped their food and started eating.

“Aren’t you glad that my house is close to this place?” Fluttershy asked.

“For sure.” Tree Hugger answered, munching her sandwich.

Magenta enjoyed her meal. “Mmmm. Sausage hero parmesan. How did you know what I like?”

Fluttershy answered that question. “Know someone for a while, you learned a bit about her or him. Especially what they like to eat.”

“Works for me.”

The three girls munched on their hot sandwiches and drank the bottles of water which Tree Hugger also brought. When the food was done and the bottles were empty, Tree Hugger put the trash in a bag she brought.

“Time to groove back to your pad, Flutters.” Tree Hugger announced. “Stay groovy.”

Magenta and Fluttershy waved goodbye to Tree Hugger as she leaves the forest and heads back to Fluttershy’s house. Later that night, the stars were shining, the moon was full and the weather is cool.

Magenta, wearing a lime green sweatshirt and teal sweatpants sat cross legged with her eyes closed. Fluttershy tapped on her shoulder to get her attention.

“I thought you’d be sleeping in the tent.” The nature lover said.

“I was just meditating.” Magenta replied. “Helps me relax before bedtime.”

“Hmmmm. May not be a bad idea. I’ll need to try that sometime.”

Magenta and Fluttershy soon went to their respected tents to get ready for bed. Magenta snuggled up in her sleeping bag, put her head on the pillow she brought, and fell asleep. They have the sounds of nature helping them relax.

The next morning, the light of the dawn shined throughout the forest. Magenta crawls out of her tent, and sees Fluttershy admiring the environment. Grabbing her camera, Magenta joins her.

“When did you wake up, Fluttershy?” Magenta asked.

“Fifteen minutes ago.” Fluttershy answered. “I didn’t want to disturb you. I love watching the sunrise when I’m in a natural environment like this.”

Magenta saw something in the sky. She quickly aimed her camera and took a picture. The two girls saw the picture. It was a bald eagle flying gracefully.

“Good shot, Magenta.” Fluttershy praised. “Even I wouldn’t take a good picture like that.”

“Thank you.” Magenta replied. “I’ll be sure to make a copy of this picture and give it to you.”

Magenta and Fluttershy packed all their stuff and headed out of the forest. After reaching Fluttershy’s house, Magenta retrieved her smartphone, and gave Fluttershy a sweet hug.

“Thank you for this experience.” Magenta gratefully said.

“Don’t forget to thank Tree Hugger too.” Fluttershy informed. “She stayed over and kept everything safe.”

“Where is Tree Hugger anyway?”

“Hearing that we’re coming back, she probably went home.”

“Oh. Well, say ‘hello’ to her for me. Bye, Fluttershy.”

Magenta waved goodbye, and headed for home. Later that day, around 9am, her mother is at work, her brother is at the Activity Center, and Magenta laid down on her bed after unpacking her backpack.

Looking at her bulletin board, Magenta figured who’s next to give her an invite.

“The only one left to invite me for a sleepover is Pinkie Pie.” Magenta thought to herself. “I wonder how she’s going to plan for night number seven. Then, the big slumber party the next night.”