Chapter One: The Pink Prankster
She tried her best, she always did. Being a party clown in Manehatten just wasn't working out for the mare. Once, long ago, she believed that the balloons on her rump told her the truth, that she was destined to throw parties and make ponies smile. So why did it never work? Every party ended in pain and tears every time and.. And she hated it! She.. "I HATE THEM!" she shouted quite suddenly, her hoof striking against the sink before her. Pinkie Pie was surprised by her own strength, a chunk of sink laid on the ground besides her and pain ebbed through her hoof, she could be bleeding. But she didn't care. How could she care?
Every foals party ended with them sobbing, her antics and outfit quoted to be "Scary." and every adult party was called "Childish" every single BUCKING TIME! To put it bluntly, it pissed the pink mare off. More then anything in all of Equestria. With each waking moment of her life she felt the anger wiggle and waggle about in her stomach like a party streamer caught in the wind. At first it had been sorrow, oh that had been even worse for her. The countless days mopping and sobbing in her apartment until her landcolt banged on her door demanding payment, sometimes she had to pay by doing.. Things. Things that made her sick to her stomach.
No more... She had heard long ago, that someponies just wanted to see the world burn. Pinkie Pie wasn't one of those ponies, she knew that. What she wanted was to see ponies smile.. Whether they wanted to or not.
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"Is everypony ready for a PARTAY!" Everypony's head turned to stare at the screaming mare at the Downtown Manehatten Bank. Nopony was really sure what to expect, the night had just begun and thus the bank wasn't exactly populated. Most ponies were just getting up after all. The few ponies in the bank, including two officers of the law stared at the horrific pony before them. Most cringed at her sight, a tattered mare with a straight mane which was a dyed mix of pink and green, her hide was covered in facial makeup giving her a pasty pink-white complexion. Red makeup smeared across her muzzle in a wide grin that almost seemed forced and her cutie mark was a rather malicious set of balloons that seemed to glower at the crowd.
"Uh, ma'am.. Reckon ya got the wr-" The guardpony yelped as the madmare appeared before his face. "How did ya-" he stuttered but the mare shoved a cupcake into his open mouth, once again interrupting him. The overdose of sugar caused the stallion to twitch. He fell back with a thump and his eyes rolled back into his head, the poor sod falling into a sugary coma. "Smile smile SMILE everypony!" the madmare said with a giddy giggle of excitement. She seemed oblivious to the other guardpony that was charging her position but a quick spin on her back hooves and she stood before the guard only for him to slam straight into her patented party cannon. "Can't have a party without STREAMERS!"
PA-POW! An explosion shook the very foundation of the Manehatten bank, streamers, balloons, and an assortment of freshly baked sweets littered the entire bank, the guard that had tried to take the madmare on was now strapped to the wall by streamers and sticky cake batter. He grunted in frusteration and struggled against his bonds to no avail. "Hiya mister, you don't look all that happy. Dontcha worry though, the Pink Prankster will fix that up for ya no problemo!" Some sort of pink smoke enveloped the Guards head, he wanted to scream as the sickly sweet scent filled his nostrils and his mouth, nearly suffocating him.
Instead he found himself laughing, giggling. He couldn't stop. Tears filled his eyes as he tried to fight off the now maniacal laughter that left him. "See! Auntie Pinks can always get a pony to smile!" Her wide grin, which was far too large for her face, was nearly as maniacal as the Guards. He tried begging for it to stop but all he could do was laugh.. And laugh.. And laugh. "I wouldn't do that if I were youu~ My Prankster senses tell me that if ya do, Gummy will be sooo angry!"
The self dubbed Pink Prankster turned to face one of the civilians, this one had patiently and quietly trotted to the door. The moment her hoof touched the entrance it burst open, the door slamming into the unicorn mare's face and sending her skidding across the banks floor. There stood a gator, a massive one at that. The remaining concious (And not laughing psychotically) ponies let out a scream of terror, the unicorn mare from before skittering to the crowd and huddling with them. The large toothless gator regarded the group with disinterest, its large unfocused eyes blinking. One after another. "He's been such a grouchy pants, I mean I can't afford any food for him! Sooo he's had ta eat stuff in the sewer which is SO gross! Icky icky. But now I'll have all the bits I can dream of! Cause you ponies are such kind and generous friends."
The group of ponies flinched at the deranged madmare's words. "Pinks will be right back, dontcha go anywhere now! Gummy will keep ya company!" Gummy stared blankly, no response was given. "Nooo you can't eat them! I promise I'll buy ya a whole nummy cake the size of a house later, ohkay?" Once again Gummy gave his owner nothing but silence, but considering the makeup covered mare's jovial giggle it appeared that the beast agreed with her. After the two came to terms, the Pink Prankster dived into a nearby potted plant.
Less then ten seconds later the group of ponies fearing for their lives were embraced with a sudden hug. "I loooove group hugs!" the madmare had returned, two large bags of bits besides her. "Now dontcha forget, smile smile smile everypony! I'll miss all of you!" POOF! A thick sweet smelling pink smoke enshrouded the victims and the madmare. When it cleared the group of ponies were relieved to find that not only was the insane madmare gone, but so was her pet gator. That relief soon turned into joy, and in such joy they began to laugh. Why the situation was just absurd, wasn't it? Hilarious even. They soon realized they couldn't stop laughing, even when the the police arrived they couldn't stop, even when they were loaded into ambulances and taken to the Manehatten Clinic they couldn't stop. A farm pony thought that It was just so funny, how she, out of all ponies, had the bad luck to get robbed by somepony so.. Hyper! Ha... Ha... Ha.. Hee.. Hee.. Hee.. Ho.. Hoo.. Ho!..
Pinkie Pie laid atop of Gummy, warm rivulets of water washing away her makeup from her hide and face. Gummy was gnawing on his treat, a big bacon cake. She knew how hard it was for him to eat meat without his teeth so she made it into a cake. Sure the water from the shower was ruining it a bit but the gator was more then pleased and she could tell. Even she felt more then pleased, her stash of bits was enough to move out of this dingy apartment and get a real home. Her heart was beating at the prospect, her own home.. Perhaps a big bakery, where she would finally be happy.
Her eyes gazed at the outfit that was strewn across the floor of her bathroom. It wouldn't be exciting though. A heated blush crossed her cheeks as she recalled the thrill! The feeling of all those ponies cowering in her presence before giggling happily. So much laughter, it was sweet music to her ears. A pleasant melody to start the night. She would skip work today, no, she would quit. Why even bother? She was filthy stinking rich.
One of Gummy's unfocused eyes stared at her and for a moment Pinkie tensed up. "Right.. Yeah I guess I do need to lay low, you're such a smarter martie! Didya know that Gummikins?" Gummy's tail smacked against the wet floor as Pinkie Pie gave him a hug, her fur drenched in warm water. Her life was going to get better, no.. Not better. Perfect, and the fun would never end. Ever.
Author's Note
No idea what I'm doing. Just came to me one day.
The alternate version is as follows: Night = Day, Day = Night. Celestia = Banished.
Eeyup.
Chapter Two: Trinity Star
Twilight Sparkle, one of, if not THE, strongest unicorn in Equestria, and adopted daughter/personal student to the Goddess of the Night. Law and Order was something Twilight had gotten into ever since the deaths of her real parents. It was still fresh in her mind, the flows of crimson staining the alleyway, a pool of red which would have been beautiful had it not been from the ponies she cherished most. Buck, she had to admit that it wasn't just her that got into the ideals of justice, law, and order when her parents had died. Her brother, Shining Armor, was CAPTAIN of the royal guard.
Such a fact made her beam with pride, and vice versa when her brother found out that she had become Princess Luna's personal student and adopted daughter. It was a welcoming feeling, even her brother accepted the Princess as his new Mother. It wasn't perfect, but it gave Twilight everything she could ever dream of. A home, a family, an unending river of books and knowledge. The only downside was the arguments, which, Twilight had to admit she started. She hated how lax the Equestrian judicial system was. How ignorant ponies were to the evils that surrounded them, and Twilight wanted Luna to tell them, to show them. Which was refused on multiple occasions.
It was understandable to Twilight. Luna had told Shiny and her about the great sacrifice she had to make for Equestria's safety, how her sister, Celestia, was banished and locked away in the sun. Celestia had been loved by all and had been known for mercy, to give everypony a second chance, even if she had forced the world into a false imaginary Utopia of peace. But Luna held only the ideals of her sisters mercy close to her heart. Twilight on the other hoof thought differently, no second chances. Especially if a pony knew what they were hurting other ponies.
And that was why Twilight felt her rage burn through her like molten lava. She was investigating the Manehatten Robbery, which had been deemed the most disturbing crime of the new era. Her parents death had been dubbed as such as well, honestly Twilight believed that the media tended to spin things out of proportion. But... Every victim she had visited from the robbery was under the effects of some sort of alchemy. The doctors told her they were getting better, but Twilight would hardly call it better.
Every question she asked she was given a response. But each response they gave was punctuated with a fit of intense giggles, and Twilight could see the torment and desperation in their eyes each time they started laughing. She knew that these ponies wanted nothing, nothing except for the pain to end, for the mad laughter to leave their ears. It filled Twilight's heart with hate and sorrow when she saw them suffering, she knew that these ponies would never truly laugh again without questioning how genuine it was,. Just like her, except she could never shed another tear after her parents death.
This is why Twilight had to take the law into her own hooves, something Luna and Shiny would never approve, but something that was a necessary evil in the world they lived in....
"HELP! HELP! SOMEPONY! ANYPONY!" She screamed, it was all she could do. Two ruffians had struck in the dead of the day when most ponies were asleep, breaking into her boutique. Now they were trying to break down the door to her bedroom. Oh if only she had sprung for that extra security that Lightweight had offered. "Of all the things that could happen. This is THE. WORST. POSS-"
THWACK!
The wooden door buckled as the two ruffians broke through into her room. She let out another shrill scream. "Back! Back I say! I have a lamp, and I am not afraid to use it." both of the large earth ponies looked at one another before bursting into a fit of thick laughter. "Oi, she thin' a lil lamp can stop us. Silly mare ain't she." the first one said, she decided she would call him Bucktooth on account of his teeth. "Real purdy ta if ya askin' me brother." the second one, which she dubbed as Scrawny, said. "Y'know, ah thin' she is! Real purdy..." Bucktooh and Scrawny took a step forward.
The distressed mare swung her lamp wildly at the two, screeching in a high pitched voice. "STAY BACK! BACK I SAY! YOU.. YOU RUFFIANS!" Bucktooth smacked the lamp to the floor, the poor decorative lamp shattered into pieces, never again would it light someponies day. "Now now, ain't how a ladeh such as yerself should act.. Me an' mah brother just wants ta 'ave some fun missus, we won't hurt ya.. Promises ya will like it.." Her eyes widened at the implications, another shrill scream leaving her muzzle.
CRASH! POW! BAM! It happened so fast that she nearly couldn't believe it. Bucktooth and Scrawny were on their sides and a pony wearing a full black body suit, which even covered her mane, tail, and horn. A justice scale rested over the new intruding pony's flank and her eyes glowed a bright white. "JUSTICE SHALL PREVAIL!" it was a mare, she knew that now. Her ears winced and she instinctively flinched back at her saviors loud words which reminded her of the Royal Canterlot voice. Out of style, but it works, I suppose.
"FINE CITIZEN OF EQUESTRIA. IS THOU ALRIGHT? DID THESE MONGRELS LAY A HOOF UPON THEE? WE MUST KNOW." Now it was just getting obnoxious, and painfully so. But she had to show respect to the mare that saved her. "No no, I am.. I am fine. They were going to.. To.... " a shiver ran along her form, "It was so barbaric!" She felt queasy now that she thought about it, her heroine nodded her head, thankfully the voice toned down now. "Thou will be compensated for the destruction of thou's property by these heathens. We will make sure of such, my lady." An aura of violet magic wrapped around the unconscious criminals. "Wait!"
Her savior stopped and glanced back at her. "... Thank you for saving me, can I.. Have your name at least? Perhaps I can make you a thrilling new outfit! That one is not suiting for a hero such as yourself miss..?" Silence followed, several seconds of it actually. "I know! Oh, I mean.. Trinity Star, yeah.. That sounds good... Ah, buck! I'm so sorry about your window, I'll take care of that too alright!? Uhm.. Bye!" Trinity Star dashed out of the room and down the stairs, she could faintly hear the mare call back. "I am Rarity, it was a pleasure meeting you, Miss Star!"
Twilight Sparkle pressed her forehead against the cold wall, careful to avoid damaging her horn. The water was equally cold and she loved every moment of it. Today hadn't just been amazing, it had been so.. So.. Right. It felt good, saving a pony that nopony else could save, being the hero, being thanked! Of course, she did muck up near the end and lost the Royal Canterlot 'We' but it was her first try. She may have expected perfection from her first try but sometimes it was all about trial and error, much like magic or science.
A shower turned out to be the perfect way to clear her thoughts and make a list on what she did right and wrong. It was quite easy to clean herself as she thought. "Canterlot voice, check. The royal we, no. Breaking the window.. No, I shouldn't have done that. I'll pay for it though, secretly.." she mused aloud. If she was going to get this justice dealing business correctly she would need to practice with her magic and hoof to hoof combat. Yes, everything was going to end up perfectly, justice would be served....
Author's Note
Yes, everypony is in Manehatten. Why? I DON'T KNOW AHHH.
So, is the Night = Day and Day = Night confusing anyone, because it sure as buck is confusing me. I'm still keeping it.
Why does every chapter end up with a pony in the shower!? I don't know. I like showers. And ponies. So.. There?
