Author's Note

Step right up. It's time for a grand performance of Hypnotorious.

August 3-Hypnotorious

Apple Bloom and her guardians walk down the streets of Jackbox Village. It's a beautiful Saturday for a walk. Soon, they stop at a place called Jackbox Theater.

"Is this the surprise you told me about?" Apple Bloom wondered.

"That's right." Kevin answered. "And, we came at a good time."

"What for?"

"You'll see."

Amy walks up to the ticket window. "Three tickets, please."

The ticket lady receives the money and hands out the tickets. "Have a good time, folks."

The group enters the theater. Apple Bloom was surprised to see Fluttershy.

"Hello, Apple Bloom." Fluttershy greeted.

"Fluttershy." Apple Bloom gasped. "What are you doing here?"

"I brought my brother, Zephyr Breeze, with me. Wait until you see what I got him into."

Soon, everybody sat down in their seats. The lights dimmed and the curtains opened. Out steps a man with slick black hair and wearing a black tuxedo.

"Good afternoon, everyone." The man greeted. "I am a master hypnotist. And, I have used my skills on eight test subjects. They are here to show you how well I am in my craft. Come on in."

Eight people walked into the stage. Apple Bloom saw that Zephyr was among them. Fluttershy just giggled.

"I had these subjects think they are somebody else." The hypnotist said. "It could be famous people or fictional characters." He then turns to his volunteers. "Here's your first question. What clothing is your go to fashion?"

The guests thought about their answers. After putting in their responses, the hypnotist turned to them. "How did you respond?"

One at a time, they gave him the answers. Zephyr said, "Yellow trenchcoat and fedora."

Apple Bloom was hearing this. "Why does that sound familiar?"

"Now then," The hypnotist told them, "there are three sections of seats. Sit in the section you think you belong, depending on your responses."

After everybody sat down, they looked at each other, wondering if they found their group. One person, a curly red hair girl sat alone. Four were in one section, and three are in another. Zephyr was among the group of three. Soon, everybody received a clue to the groups.

"Think about the clue you received while I ask you your second question." The hypnotist informed. "What would be your campaign slogan?"

Everybody watched with interest. This includes Fluttershy. "I wonder how you'll respond to this, brother."

When everybody gave the hypnotist their responses, Zephyr revealed his answer. "The grotesque villains will be jailed."

"Grotesque villains?" Apple Bloom said. "Like in that place called Equestria?"

"Not really." Amy explained. "I think I know what type of villains Zephyr is talking about."

"These responses might change your minds about your groups." The hypnotist told them. "Start sorting."

Soon, one person left Zephyr's group, and a young man joined it. The red haired girl is still on her own, as if she knows her identity. The volunteers saw another clue. It read, "Fictional detectives".

"Intriguing, eh?" The hypnotist asked. "This third and final question might swing things more. What sound at night you wish you never hear?"

Everybody started to think of their roles and started to answer. As they tell their host their answers, Zephyr responded, "Machine gun fire."

Kevin and Amy watch the show, and figured who Zephyr is. After everyone sat in their groups, the hypnotist told them one last twist. "Time for one more thing. There are three groups in this crowd. But, there is one person that belongs in no group. That person is known as the outlier. Try to figure out who that outlier is."

After a minute, the group pointed at the red curly haired girl. She was shocked. "I had a feeling they found me."

The hypnotist then spoke again. "In case you don't know, the categories are Fictional Police, Fictional Detectives, and Fictional Spies. Let's see how you folks grouped."

Four volunteers were the police officers, three volunteers, including Zephyr, were the detectives, and the lone girl was the spy.

"Zephyr was among the detectives?" Apple Bloom gasped.

"And, I think I know which detective he is." Fluttershy added.

"Now then." The hypnotist said. "Let's find out what your identities are."

The police characters revealed themselves to be Jamie Regan from "Blue Bloods", Longarm from "C.O.P.S.", Officer Mahoney from "Police Academy", and Robocop. The detectives announced they were Batman, Sherlock Holmes, and Dick Tracy.

"I thought yellow trenchcoat and fedora sounded familiar." Apple Bloom said. "Dick Tracy is known for those particular garments."

And, the lonely girl revealed herself to be Carmen Sandiego. Everybody cheered and clapped for this grand performance. The hypnotist stepped back on the stage. "Well done, volunteers. And thank you, audience. You are a good group." The cheering continues. "And, we are out."

After the show was over, the volunteers were brought out of their hypnotic state. Zephyr joined Fluttershy, Apple Bloom, and her guardians.

"Man, what a trip." Zephyr said while still dazzled. "I actually felt like Dick Tracy."

"You did a great job, Zephyr." Fluttershy commented. "Mom and Dad would be impressed if they saw that show."

Zephyr blushed as Apple Bloom approached him. "Hey, Zephyr. Would you actually confront those creepy crooks if you WERE Dick Tracy?"

"Not me, farm babe." Zephyr answered. "If I want to see the likes of Mumbles, Pruneface, and B B Eyes, I could just go to school."

Everybody chuckled and the red haired girl pass by. "I can agree to that. How did you guys like my role as Carmen Sandiego?"

"I think that was great." Apple Bloom cheered. "You were spot on with that role."

This made the girl blush, knowing somebody liked her role. Later, the group went to the Felmanders' house. Fluttershy liked the guest room Apple Bloom was staying in. "Nice room."

"Thanks, Fluttershy." Apple Bloom replied. "I was a little unsure at first. But, I guess I'm used to this set up."

"Just so you know, me and the other girls have no grudge against you and your two friends. You have all been forgiven."

Zephyr Breeze steps in. "She's right. Everybody in Canterlot forgave you guys."

This made Apple Bloom happy. Knowing that she and her friends, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo, have all been forgiven.