Author's Note

It's time for the final game in Apple Bloom's Quiplash challenge.

August 21-Quiplash 3

Apple Bloom and her friends, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle, walked down the streets of Jackbox Village. Soon, they came up to a building with a lion wearing a crown on the sign.

"So, this is King Leonard's Pizza Jungle." Sweetie Belle said.

"I heard of this place." Scootaloo cheered. "It's a cool jungle themed play place and pizza restaurant."

"Well, pizza themed restaurants are getting popular these days."

"And, we got special passes for an event happening." Apple Bloom informed.

Scootaloo soon had a thought. "Do you think it has something to do with that challenge Cheese Sandwich got you into lately?"

"Never thought of that."

The girls went inside. They were amazed. This place has an arcade, a jungle themed ball crawl, and a nice restaurant area. As the girls enjoy some pizza, they look around. They see other people enjoying their food. Just then, a female voice is heard through speakers. "And now, folks. Here he is. The king of our fun filled jungle: King Leonard!"

Soon, a lion character walks out of the curtain wearing a crown and cape.

"Greetings, visitors." The lion said proudly. "King Leonard is here!"

The audience applauded. Even the Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered for this character.

"My friends are out on a hike." Leonard said. "So, I took this opportunity to host a grand event. Now, if you have special passes, please join me."

Soon, eight youngsters, including Apple Bloom and her friends, went on stage to join King Leonard.

"Thanks for joining me, friends." Leonard said as a screen is lowered behind them. "Our grand event is a game of...."

Soon images of shapes with faces flew everywhere as a game title is shown. Leonard announced, "Quiplash 3!"

Soon, the curtains opened to reveal eight desks with tablets connected. The players sat down as Leonard explained the rules. "Here's how it works. I'll have prompts sent to you. You answer any way you want. Points are awarded depending on the percentages of the votes you'll receive. Let the fun begin."

The players see the prompts they received, and started to get ideas. Apple Bloom has a good idea for hers. As soon as everyone was finished, the game soon started.

"Try this one." Leonard said. "First, there was Alphabet Lore. Then, Number Lore. Now, _______ Lore."

The two replies were "Traffic Sign" and "Medical ". Medical won. A girl with black pigtails picked that one. "I hope they'll make a film of medical symbols that help sick folks."

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle faced off with a prompt reading "This is a new ride in a carnival". Apple Bloom said "Bounce around a cube pyramid ". Sweetie Belle said "Zip line above the park ". To Apple Bloom's surprise, Sweetie Belle edged out with Fifty seven percent.

"Even Scootaloo would love that idea." Sweetie Belle said.

Apple Bloom had to admit, she's right. Soon, round one is over.

"That's quite a first round." Leonard said. "Michael is currently in the lead."

A boy with blond hair sits very confidently. The girls don't like his smug face. Leonard then made an announcement. "Let's move on to round two. This time, the points are doubled."

This is a chance for the trio of friends to catch up. After the prompts were done. Leonard starts the round. "Let's kick things off with this. What is the new traffic sign for seniors?"

The answers are "Pit Stop for naps" and "Speed Limit: Slow as you want".

Many voted for the Speed Limit prompt. It was the smug Michael's answer. "Top that!"

Another prompt was "Who would you not want as a speaker at your school?" The answers were "Truant officer" and Legendary Clown: Bozo". The Bozo answer got the most votes. That was Apple Bloom's answer.

"Legendary Clown?" Michael said cruelly.

"Hey! My grandma showed me videos of the Legendary Bozo." Apple Bloom answered. "But, he still creeps kids out sometimes."

"That's a good point."

Round two was over. Michael was still in the lead. But, Apple Bloom was in a close second. Michael looks at her with concern. This farm girl is tough competition. But, the final round will decide it all.

Leonard soon speaks to the crowd and the players. "Here's the third and final round. Thrip Lash! You will get a prompt that requires three different responses. Let's go!"

This is a tricky round. But, everybody got their answers in. Leonard then started the final round. "I want you to meet my three henchmen!"

It was Apple Bloom vs. Michael. Michael answered "Detention teacher, Principal, and Angry Coach". He was pleased. "School authority is always the strict ones."

Apple Bloom's responses were "Joker, Riddler, and Penguin". She figured the other players appreciate Batman nostalgia. And, she got all of the votes. Michael was shocked because he got Quiplashed.

"Sorry, Mike." Apple Bloom said. "It's not my fault."

"Don't be." Michael replied. "That was good."

Soon, Leonard made an announcement. "That is it! Well, except for this last part."

The scores were displayed. The winner of this game is......Apple Bloom. Everyone cheered. Even Michael applauded for her. "Serves me right for letting me ego get the best of me."

King Leonard walks over to the winner. "Congratulations, Apple Bloom. This must be a great moment for you."

"It sure is, your majesty." Apple Bloom replied as she bows to the king. After the event was over, the trio went to the arcade to look at the redemption games. They figured it's a good idea when they come back. Later, they sat down at the ice cream parlor at the old section. All of the action they had left them sweating.

"That was some game." Scootaloo said as she slipped a chocolate milkshake. "You deserve that win."

"Thanks, Scoots." Apple Bloom replied. "Them Quiplash games were intense. And, I though Fibbage was an experience."

"I'll bet Cheese Sandwich is proud of you." Sweetie Belle added as she enjoyed a banana split.

"I reckon you're right."

Even though the Quiplash challenge is over, it's not the end of Apple Bloom's summer yet.