Author's Note

Time to travel. Next stop: T Shirt Island.

July 27-Tee K.O.

On a nice looking boat, many passengers are enjoying the breezy sunny skies. Many are in a compartment enjoying meals, and others are relaxing on deck chairs. Among them is Apple Bloom. Wearing a red swimsuit and yellow wrap around tropical skirt, she is enjoying the relaxation. Joining her are Trixie and Coloratura.

"Enjoying the trip?" Coloratura asked.

"I sure am." Apple Bloom answered. "Thanks for letting me come along, Ra Ra."

"Well, I heard you had a hectic time in the Bomb Corp building. You might as well unwind from defusing some of them situations."

"Bomb Corp?" Trixie gasped. "I heard of that place. Of all of the places in Jackbox Village, that has the most stressful moments."

"Attention, passengers." Said a male voice. "This is your captain speaking. We'll be arriving at our destination in ten minutes. Please remember to return to this boat by 8pm to return to Jackbox Village."

"What destination are we heading to?" Apple Bloom asked.

Trixie gave her the answer. "We are heading to Tee Shirt Island."

"Tee Shirt Island? That's the setting of Tee KO. Isn't it?"

"That's right." Ra Ra replied. "Great place for a fun time."

The boat docked at the island's port. The passengers left the boat. Apple Bloom and friends decided to look around. Soon, a strong looking man in a black Karate gi showed up.

"I am Master Sketch." The man said. "Welcome to Tee Shirt Island."

Everybody looked at him with amazement. Sketch looks at Apple Bloom with interest. "I feel an artistic spirit within you."

"Me?" Apple Bloom gasped. "Well, I did take part in Bidiots when my summer began."

"Then, perhaps you would like to take part in a Tee Shirt contest. This will test your artistic skill."

"Excuse me, Master Sketch." Ra Ra interrupted. "I would like to take part in this contest."

"Ditto for me." Trixie added. "The Great and Powerful Trixie is a maiden with many skills."

"Excellent." Sketch praised. "We can use some more fighters. Follow me."

Minutes later, the three girls and five others find themselves in a dojo with tables and screens on them.

"It is time to see which of you can get your creative juices flowing." Master Sketch said. "I would like each of you to draw two pictures on your screen. Show me what you got."

The eight people went to their positions. Soon, they started drawing. Apple Bloom started drawing a blond farm girl relaxing like she's next to a tree. "This will be a good picture. Reflects what I do on occasions at Sweet Apple Acres."

Coloratura draws just a bar with music notes. "I'll prove to everybody that something basic can be just as fantastic."

Meanwhile, Trixie draws a rabbit inside a hat with stars everywhere. "Art can be magical. This will prove it."

After the drawings were done, the players drew their next pictures. Afterwards, Master Sketch speaks. "I looked at your works. You all did well. Now, we'll need some slogans. Write as many as you can. Then, you will put your shirts together."

Everybody wrote as many sayings as they can think of. Then, they put their shirts together. Apple Bloom saw a picture of a black haired girl in lotus position. Then she saw a slogan reading 'No hazards here'. "This should do it. And, on a green shirt too."

Later, the players await the next part. Master Sketch spoke to the crowd. "Now, let the battle begin!"

A yellow shirt with a picture of a wolf with the slogan 'You looking at me?' faced off against a black shirt with a picture of a TMP plushie with the slogan 'Where's the party?'. The black shirt won over the yellow shirt thanks to the other players voting for their favorite.

"Yes!" Coloratura shouted. "Trivia Murder Party rocks!"

Not after what I went through. Apple Bloom thought.

Coloratura's happiness was cut short when she was defeated by a red shirt with the picture of the farm girl Apple Bloom drew and the caption 'Spring is here'. Turns out it was Trixie's shirt. "Sorry, Ra Ra. Anything is possible, you know."

Coloratura acknowledged Trixie's victory. She defeated four more competitors until she encountered Apple Bloom's shirt. Trixie fell. But, she wasn't upset. "It was a great run. And, by the way, I drew that yoga girl."

Apple Bloom was happy for this. After she defeated another opponent, Master Sketch steps up.

"Well done, friends." Sketch announced. "All of your shirt ideas are splendid. Now, for the announcements."

The players are ready for what Sketch has to say. Apple Bloom, Trixie, and Coloratura are just as nervous.

"The winner of the gauntlet is," Sketch announced, "Apple Bloom!"

The folks clapped for the farm girl. She did reach the end of the gauntlet. Sketch made another announcement. "With four wins in a row, the winner of the streak is Trixie Lulamoon!"

Trixie's eyes widened. But, soon realized that she is applauded. She bows gracefully to everyone. Even Coloratura and Apple Bloom clapped for her.

"Apple Bloom and Trixie," Master Sketch said, "you have impressed me with your crafting abilities. So, each of you two will receive the T shirts you designed."

"Wow!" Apple Bloom cheered. "This brings a new definition to the old saying."

"I know what you mean." Trixie replied. "I went to Tee Shirt Island and all I got is this unique shirt."

"And, our shirts have each other's drawing."

"You're right, AB. I guess we're both artistic."

The two girls shook hands in friendship. Later, Trixie is back in Canterlot, putting her shirt in a display case. "A great reward from my travels to Tee Shirt Island. I wonder what Apple Bloom will do with hers."

Back at her summer home, Apple Bloom places her shirt on her dresser. She soon changes into her nightshirt and gets ready for bed. "I think I'll wear that shirt tomorrow. I'm sure my friends will be shocked to see this thing."

Apple Bloom is right. With each drawing experience, she's improving. Though she hasn't taken part in Champ'd Up, she did get some ideas for the future.