The Pony/Brony Conversations {Season One}

Warning: This chapter features language that isn't meant for small children or young foals, whichever you prefer. By reading this chapter, you agree to pay me $5000 should you ignore this warning and decide to get upset anyway. Nothing all that bad happens, but I don't know your limits. This features content not seen in the show before and features a newer and more obvious storyline. Anyway, fuck the warning, I am not going to hold your hand anymore and you shouldn't expect the internet to cater to your whims. Unless you are ordering a fuck buddy online or purchasing some shoes, you shouldn't expect explicit hand holding. Fuck you I'm done!!!!

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(Twilight is standing in front of the group reading a scroll. AJ is leaning on me with her back on the ground, with her hat being held by yours truly. The both of us look rather comfortable and try our damnedest to not look as if we are enjoying ourselves. It isn't going over so well and we still slip up.... it happens)

Twilight: Okay, Celestia basically sent us a letter inviting the lot of us to the castle. Since Harrison is with us and we aren't catering to the whims of a typical HIE, she has agreed to privately transport us to the castle.

Dash: So what does that entail exactly?

Twilight: Normally, we have to take the train because our ruler doesn't extend special privileges to everypony, but sometimes she extends some special favor when the situation calls for it.

Rarity: That holds some appeal, so how long is the train exactly?

Scootaloo: Does it really matter? It isn't like time is going to pass normally or anything!

Pinkie: Yeah the power of the plot will allow important information to pass, and then an event skip will happen!

Harrison: (To AJ) Is it me or are we breaking the 4th wall more than usual today?

Derpy: I think it is just you! Dinky and her little friend Button are meeting us at the Castle. Ellie is dropping them off at the castle before heading into work.

Dash: Who's Ellie?

Derpy: My marefriend Elvera. Dash I only just told you this not to long ago.

Dash: What? I don't remember this!

Twilight: That's because you don't remember anything other than sex, the Wonderbolts, or Daring Do!

Dash: Who are you again?

Twilight: (Facehooves) Not funny!

Fluttershy: So exactly what are we going to do once we are at the castle.

Harrison: From what I can remember, I think we are going to play video games. This should be interesting. What are video games like in Equestria?

Pinkie: Dammit Harrison, you should already know. This is your story!

Harrison: (Leans in closer to AJ) I love doing that to her. The way she freaks out if I conveniently forget my own plotlines. Figures somepony like her to freak out if the fourth wall is not known.

AJ: (Gets herself comfortable and leans against my shoulder) You shouldn't tease her though, Suger, It isn't nice.

Twilight: To answer your question, video games are quite a bit different based on what you told me...

Pinkie: When did this happen? I don't remember that particular exposition.

Twilight: It was done earlier today as a matter of fact (smiles cheerfully) You probably weren't paying attention.

Pinkie: Argh!!!!!!!!!

(Everypony giggles at Pinkie, but the party pony doesn't focus too much on the laughter and instead goes off to ponder what happened)

(Finally, the train arrives. No visible driver, but we don't dwell on it for long. Once we all arrive, we get a surprise in store for all once we get on the train)

Princess Luna: Hello subjects! Is this seat taken?

Twilight: What are you doing here!? I didn't know you would be showing up, and if I did, I would have made preparations to...

Luna: Relax Twilight Sparkle. We are just escorting everypony up to the castle. This is a social visit!

(Twilight relaxes significantly, but the confusion still gets to her)

(After the bumpy introductions, the train starts and we are finally on our way to the castle. Twilight, Dash, Fluttershy and Pinkie decide to sit in a separate compartment, while myself, Luna, AJ, Scootaloo, Derpy, and Rarity take the last one)

Harrison: Where are Sweetie and Apple Bloom, all I see here is Scootaloo.

Scootaloo: What's wrong with just me?

Harrison: Nothing, but you usually aren't alone for long. You three are always together.

Scootaloo: Normally we are, but Apple Bloom had chores back at the farm and couldn't make this first visit up to the castle.

Rarity: Sweetie Belle is traveling with Button and will meet us there. We will all be united soon! Video games are different for various house holds. Some of us can afford the newer consoles and some are the standard consoles that appear in your world. Only few ponies are able to afford the absolute newest console.

Derpy: I am probably an exception to the rule as my services do give me a lot of money to get around. Dinky was able to get a copy of the newest console similar to the castle.

Rarity: Forgive me dear, but I still don't know what it is you do.

Luna: That is classified information I'm afraid.

Rarity: Drat, I was hoping to know more about what it is that you do.

Derpy: You will eventually, but not now.

Harrsion: (Smug) I know!

Derpy and Luna: You don't count!

Scootaloo: I also know!

Luna: You only know because of Cutie Mark Crusader Eavesdroppers! I caught you five minutes in because you failed in stealth due to intense and loud whispering. Solid Snake you are not!

AJ: So a few days ago, you told us that you and Derpy are related. How exactly does that work out? I never saw her at Parent Teacher night. Where are your parents?

Derpy: Mom and Dad are pretty busy. They are both teachers. While they try to make time for us, grading papers and extra tutoring is keeping them occupied. They do make an extra effort for Hearths Warming, Birthdays or Nightmare Night. For the most part I have taken to raising Scootaloo. Combined with Dinky and my rounds as a mailmare and whatever it is I do with Luna, I am a pretty busy mare.

Scootaloo: Ponies make fun of Ditz because she is occasionally clumsy and has a reputation among the mail ponies. I don't like it when my BSBFF is teased.

(Blank silence at what Scootaloo just said)

Scootaloo: My Big Sister Best Friend Forever! Honestly, I think you should be aware of that as Twilight has something similar with her big brother.

Rarity: Well, now I feel rather silly when you put it that way.

AJ: Sugercube, your shoulder is starting to get uncomfortable!

Harrison: What do you want me to do about it?

AJ: Mostly, you are supposed to cuddle me. While I like leaning against you, you are supposed to put your arms around me.

(Rarity isn't pleased with this option too much, but disguises her jealously by a small cough)

(I don't move, somewhat nervous about the whole thing)

AJ: Come now Suger, I don't bite. Unless you want me to in which case I am more than happy to give you a nibble.

(This sends both me and Rarity into violent coughing fits. While Applejack and Scootaloo look like they are going to collapse from the sheer "hilarity" of it all. Derpy and Luna shake their heads with small looks of amusement on their faces)

AJ: Oh that was rich, I can see why Dash likes this pranking business. I love the look on both of your faces.

Rarity: Not funny! I will be getting you back later dear.

Harrison: I can't believe you did that!

AJ: I know, you are just too easy!

Harrison: You do realize I will be getting you back, right?

AJ: I would expect it!

Harrison: Starting now!

AJ: Wait what?

(I reach over and grab the startled Earth Pony and lean back against the wall. I trap her in my arms and restrain her. I know I can't fully keep her restrained, but she doesn't make a move to. She doesn't look angry but calm)

AJ: I can get used to this.

Harrison: You are so soft, why is it that ponies are soft?

AJ: Don't know, but suddenly I find myself rather tired. Is this spot taken?

Harrison: It's all yours

(AJ and I drift off to sleep cuddled in each others arms. Hooves obviously in the case of AJ grabbing me, but that small fact doesn't matter. For the rest of the train ride, we each have our activity for the rest of the train ride planned out)

Rarity: They look adorable together! If I wasn't already hooves deep in love with AJ, I would share.

Derpy: I wonder if he has a marefriend of his own. He doesn't ship himself with any of us so I can't tell for sure.

Luna: I watch his dreams. He may not be a part of Equestria like the rest of us, but his dreams are confusing to say the least.

Rarity: What does that mean exactly?

Luna: Dreams of friendship lost, from a childhood friend that he hasn't seen since he was fourteen are just the tip of the iceberg. He also is lonely, but I have a feeling that he doesn't want to dwell on that.

Rarity: How are you able to dreamwalk from that far away. We don't even exist! Dammit I hate how I can suddenly see this fourth wall shit that Pinkie sees. I have learned various things that I wouldn't ordinarily want to know.

Luna: We will soon reach the castle, we will wake AJ and Harrison when the time comes to depart. For now let us try to keep ourselves entertained.

(Four Hours Later)

Twilight: Oh wow, we are almost at the castle!

Pinkie: What did I tell you? We will event skip when a certain amount of information passed.

Twilight: Nopony doubted you Pinkie.

(Their voices are heard and soon they arrive near our carriage. As the newcomers approach the car we are in, they are greeted by Derpy. She has a huge, shit eating grin on her face. She is accompanied by Scootaloo who is perched atop her head, equal grin on her face

Derpy: You have to see this! It is so precious!

Twilight: What!?!? Stop teasing and tell me already!

Scootaloo: AJ and Harrison are spooning one another!

(From inside a muffled sob is heard. Twilight's and Rainbow Dash's eyes bulge)

Dash: (Somewhat angry) Why!? How!? (Than in a low voice nopony can hear) Why isn't he doing that to me?

Twilight: Did you say something Dash?

Dash: No I didn't. You need to get your hearing checked out. I didn't say anything!

Derpy: (Focusing her grin on Dash) You definitely said something. What did Dashie say!?

Dash: I said absolutely nothing. I would appreciate it if you would drop this subject now!

Derpy: I haven't seen you this flustered since you foalsat for Scoots and I as foals! I saw this side of you before. Dashie has a cru....

Dash: Shut it! Don't you dare say that! I don't have a crush. Ponies like me don't get crushes! He may worship the ground I walk on and think I am awesome and sleep with a stuffed animal version of me, but I don't like him. He doesn't interest me. Now fuck off and let me see what he and AJ are doing!

Twilight: Keep telling yourself that Dash! The more you deny something, the more it's the opposite of what you claim.

Derpy: Isn't she precious, the way she believes we believe she is telling the truth. Our little Dashie has grown up so much since the little squirt I saw her as when she was trying to raise money to join flight camp.

Pinkie: Guys, just drop it. We can all give Dashie a hard time for her Tsundere tendencies later. For now, lets see some cuddles.

(The ponies gather into the car and see a sight that will always be etched into their minds forever. AJ is wrapped tightly in my arms and both of us have a cover over us. Where the cover came from is irreverent. AJ has one of her hooves wrapped on mine and we are sleeping away. Derpy, Twilight and Scootaloo are sent into giggle overload, while Dash looks heartbroken. Her ears lie back and she looks miserable. However, to avoid being teased, she struggles to throw on a neutral expression

Luna: They were sleeping and suddenly AJ leans up against him and he grabs her. Surprisingly, she didn't wake up because of this, but I feel like somepony is a cuddler and I am not looking at AJ here. I didn't have the heart to wake them. Rarity has been fine for the most part about AJ being spooned by another rather than her, but she hasn't fully endorsed it either. She keeps sending jealous looks at them. I think she has been feeling rather left out.

Dash: I can relate

Twilight (Grinning) What was that Dashie? Did you say something?

Dash: I said absolutely nothing. I am not jealous, I just expected to be second was all. I am definitly not thinking of murdering AJ to get to Harrison. Nope, no way! I am so very fine.

Rarity: You better not carry those plans out dear. I would hate to have to resort to dramatic measures if you did anything to AJ.

Dash: I am fine! How long till we get to the castle?

Luna: We are actually at the castle right now! I haven't had the heart to wake them up. We are waiting for them to wake up naturally. However long that may be doesn't matter.

(Dash leaves the room, not wanting to be anywhere near there, while the ponies that don't care are naturally waiting. Turns out that time isn't long)

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Harrison: (Stretching) Morning! How long was I out? (Notices AJ) Whoa, how did you get there?

AJ: I don't know? Where am I?

Harrison: You were in my arms!

AJ: I was?

Luna: (This time she struggles not to laugh) Yes, and you were huddled up so close and he had you in his arms. It was really quite adorable.

Harrison: Oh...

AJ: My

Harrison: This

AJ: Isn't

Harrison: Good. I didn't want to have a standard HIE plot-line. Dammit!

AJ: And what is wrong! You weren't making a fuss when it was happening.

Harrison: Neither did you! This has never happened to me before.

AJ: I don't know whether that is profoundly sad or irritating, so I will just not comment on it.

Harrison: Did, ah, anything happen?

AJ: You mean... did we, ah (blush) did we do anything naughty?

Harrison: I wouldn't exactly use those words. (Blush) but yeah!

AJ: I don't feel anything abnormal, so I think we are okay. I do admit that it was nice to be held and secured. I felt safe.

(Rarity can be heard coughing and she is glaring at AJ and myself. I also notice that Dash is nowhere to be seen)

Harrison: Where is Rainbow Dash? She isn't here with her charming personality.

Twilight: She decided to go on ahead. We actually arrived at the castle not too long ago, but we didn't want to wake you up. So we decided to wait for you to wake up.

Harrison: I thank you, but what would have happened if that had been a few more hours?

Twilight: I don't know! We might not have thought that part through.

Harrison: Well, why don't we go on and start this plotline already? I doubt everyone wanted a few dozen paragraphs of shit like this to read.

(The walk to the castle is fairly uneventful. AJ is near me at all times, with Rarity not too far behind. Dash is still nowhere to bee seen. This is somewhat worrying. Scootaloo made a perch on my head seeing as how, according to her, she is most comfortable there. Luna is giving an odd, thoughtful look, but refuses to elaborate. Despite the embarrassment of waking up to find you are spooning a pony, the embarrassment quickly fades. Dash's presence is still missed as her constant wisecracks provide countless amounts of entertainment. Twilight's look of concern does not go unnoticed by either me or AJ, but there isn't much we could get out of her when we asked her)

Luna: We have finally arrived! Let me go tell Tia we have arrived and then we will show you where we will be playing games. I think Button and Dinky will also be somewhere around her. Since this is a secret entrance of sorts, we won't have to worry about the guards. Normally this is a problem, but for now let's not dwell on this.

(We follow Luna down various corridors. I am still saddened that Dash isn't anywhere to be seen. Now, the worrying sets in. Was it something I did? I may never know. AJ too looks a little concerned, but our worry pales compared to what Twilight must be feeling )

(After awhile, Luna finally stops outside a grand room. The doors are huge and I feel dwarfed by them. I can't help but feel as if I don't belong here, as if my presence tarnishes the somewhat sacred nature of the area. Our hoof/footsteps echo all over us. We are almost to the main room when a shout echos across the room. I look around anxiously hoping it would be Dash, but it turns out to be a palish violet unicorn foal. She is seen with a brown earth pony colt)

Derpy: Dinky! You made it! How was your trip!

Dinky: It was okay! A bit dull in the excitement department because we kept getting our asses slaughtered by alien bastards. Finally Mashie decided to just nuke the fuck out of them. Rocket Launchers are simply the greatest invention since canned cheese.

Derpy: Don't swear, dear! You aren't supposed to know language like that for at least a few more years.

Dinky: Whatever!

Derpy: Don't whatever me! I am your mother not your warden. Please try to remember that!

Dinky: It isn't hurting anypony!

Harrison: Amen to that! This argument sounds really familiar. I wonder why that is!

Dinky: Yeah, see. You can't hurt ponies with words.

Button Mash: Unless a bomb that you are strapped to is wired into what words you use. If the trigger words include fuck in it, you're fucked.

Derpy: Kids! (Facehooves)

Twilight: Have any of you seen Rainbow Dash? She hasn't been seen since we got off the train and I am really worried about her.

Dinky: She's sulking in the game room. Said something about feeling unappreciated. I think she is feeling neglected sexually. Ponies become really pent up and moody if they don't get fucked.

(This somewhat innocent observation caused several different ponies and myself to blush horribly. The worst are Twilight, Rarity and Applejack)

Harrison: They do!?!? Oh god that makes things much more awkward!

Derpy: That is very inappropriate! Where in Equestria did you learn this language?

Dinky: Mostly from the orphanage I grew up at. I tend to pick certain things up! (wide grin)

Scootaloo: Dinky doesn't like to talk about her origins before we adopted her.

Dinky: Wouldn't you Scoots? Imagine that kind of life style. Where you know that you are lost or abandoned by your parents. You are my sister but don't pretend you have a clue about what it was like in that awful place.

Scootaloo: Fine! I won't pretend, but it still makes a difference now that you have a home here.

Harrison: On that happy note, let's try to find Dash and play some games.

Dinky: So he is going to be spending some time with us. Goody, I can use another gaming buddy.

Button: You have me Dink!

Dinky: Oh Mashie, you don't count. We already hang out so much, I know you inside and out!

Derpy: What does that mean exactly?

Dinky: Use your imagination Mom!

Derpy: That's what I am afraid of doing cause if I do that I am going to need a whole bunch of brain bleach.

Dinky: Good effort mom, but that isn't what I mean. Did you honestly think I am fucking Mashie? Oh that's rich. My mom has such a dirty mind. I just meant that we spend so much time together.

Derpy: Thank goodness!

Dinky: Besides, it isn't like you are so squeaky clean yourself! I sometimes hear you and Elfie fucking each other senseless. Do you know how loud mom can get if you tickle her?

Harrison: That brings a pleasant image to my head.

AJ: Do you happen to have some of that bleach on you Sugercube?

Harrison: Darn, I used it when I imagined Derpy and Tri.... I mean Elvera together!. Why don't you just not think about it?

AJ: That's a lot easier said than done. I am now imagining them going at it again. AH! FUCK NO GET AWAY!

Rarity: Where's Sweetie Belle?

Dinky: She went to keep Dash company! We were just on our way for some fresh air after the room became all sweaty.

Harrison and AJ: GAH! I can't unsee this image.

Luna: Much as this conversation is very entertaining, we really have to get going.

Twilight: I really hope Dash is okay.

Harrison: Me too!

Princess Celestia: (Appearing suddenly and without too much warning) Did I miss anything?

(Everypony, as well as myself nearly have a heart attack. AJ jumps so violently, she jumps into my arms. For a very fit pony, she isn't heavy at all. I unintentionally carry her bridal style. Her hat is nowhere to be seen. Twilight flinches violently and collapses on the floor. Luna isn't on the floor, but she isn't pleased with her sister's random appearance)

Luna: Don't fucking do that Sister! You nearly caused some of us to have heart attacks.

Celestia: But you can't go wrong with scaring ponies. It is simply amusing to find them all skittish.

(It is at this moment that Rainbow Dash appears. She is probably wondering where everypony got to)

Dash: Hey, what happened to everypo.....

(She sees me holding Applejack bridal style and her eye twitches once before she stares blankly ahead. She doesn't make a move to run away, but she doesn't show much emotion otherwise. Nobody notices this though, however her presence isn't fully ignored either. It isn't long before I calm down enough to set AJ down)

Twilight: Oh there you are Dash! Where did you go? We missed you.

Dash: I flew on ahead. I had to calm down for a bit. Don't worry babe, I am doing just fine!

(Nopony notices the flat tone she uses. She doesn't glance over at me once)

Celestia: We shall soon start our day by playing various games. It is a very good thing that Equestria has been relatively quiet in the department of emergencies. I am still somewhat busy so I can't join the festivities for long. Games in Equestria work a lot different from those in your world, Harrison.

Harrison: How so?

Celestia: For one, our technology for making games is a lot more advanced. I trust you are familiar with the concept of virtual reality?

Harrison: Somewhat. I am not that smart when it comes to the science behind it or pretty much anything outside of the science fiction movies and books I read.

Celestia: Than I will simplify it to the best of my ability. Basically, my little ponies can play inside their favorite games as if they were the main character. Everything they experience, from injuries, potential deaths, anything really, will become real. That means, that it is possible to die in the game. This is really hard to do as not a lot of games allow solo gameplay. You will almost always be around other characters in the game. You will sometimes replace the main character of said game depending on that certain character's importance to the storyline.

Twilight: Isn't this kind of technology really dangerous? Some of us can die!

Celestia: While I admit that it can be very dangerous if any of you attempt this and get injured enough to get a game over, I have taken precautions for this. What effectively amounts to a one-up spell will revive you if you do die, so that way we won't lose any of you.

Rarity: Have you tested this out on anypony? This doesn't sound very safe.

Celestia: I haven't tested it, but honestly I am very confident in my spell-work. Have a little faith in me ponies.

Luna: This still doesn't sound very reassuring. They could die and we will be without a defense for Equestria.

Dash: Come on, you guys, quit being such downers. We won't die! We are the motherfucking Elements of Harmony! Nothing but nothing can kill us.

Fluttershy: We are still mortal ponies Dash! We can still be killed.

Pinkie: Jeez it has taken quite a long time for you to say something Flutters! You haven't had a speaking role since the beginning of the chapter.

Harrison: Sorry about that!

Pinkie: Is there really a 4th wall here anymore or have we completely obliterated it by now?

Harrison: Not really! You guys are so self aware I am sure the joke became unfunny ages ago!

Celestia: The console is similar to most virtual reality headsets in the case of a helmet that hooks into a ponies brain. Since it is mostly made for Ponies that means Harrison can't participate.

Harrison: Dammit! I wanted to play!

Celestia: You can still play some games but the virtual reality console is mostly designed with Ponies in mind and wouldn't acknowledge your vital signs.

Luna: Has everypony figured out who will go first?

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(Dash looks around the room, and once again spots me nearby Applejack. She is huddled very close to me, seemingly unaware of doing so. She grits her teeth and slowly raises her hoof)

Dash: I will go!

Twilight: Really Dash? It's dangerous!

Dash: Don't care! Playing a game where I am a hero sounds just about fucking awesome.

Harrison: Amen to that! I'm jealous! I wish I can go.

Dash: Yeah, it does suck that you are staying behind, but it can't be helped. Too bad!

Scootaloo: Hey can I go? Being a sidekick to THE Rainbow Dash sounds fucking awesome!

Dash: Why not! Do we have one in her size?

Celestia: Yes, they come in all sizes. But are you sure, Scootaloo? This is really dangerous! I would hate to have been indirectly responsible for your death. This is exceedingly dangerous for a young filly.

Dash: I will protect her! Nothing can get to her when I am around!

(While this conversation is going on, Derpy is leaning over in my direction)

Derpy: Are you okay?

Harrison: Why wouldn't I be?

Derpy: It's just that Dash totally blew you over and sounded like she was pissed!

Harrison: I am sure she will get over it in time. I was probably at fault.

Derpy: No I don't think you were! She just yelled at you.

Fluttershy: I haven't heard that tone from her in quite awhile. I don't think I have ever heard that tone from her.

Harrison: Guys calm down! Whatever Dash is going through, I am sure she will eventually get over it! If she doesn't, then that is fine. She will come around! Just drop it, okay!

Fluttershy: (silently to herself) Should I be worried that even I notice what is wrong here?

Luna: Dash, this isn't the case of a normal saving the world here. Your lives are literally on the line here! One screw up and it's literally game over. We can't charge in there and save the day.

Dash: You can't?

Luna: No, it isn't possible without serious injury to the gamer. These helmets are hooked into you and if we restart the game with you still "inside" so to speak, then it will risk serious brain damage and other nasty repercussions.

Harrison: So it is in theory, similar to The Matrix?

Celestia: Ah, a good comparison. Yes, I suppose you can say that it is like that. In this world, you can eat various foods and your body gets the nutrients as if you had really just eaten that food.

Dash: Awesome! Can we start now? I am starting to get bored.

Twilight: Wait!! I can't just let Scootaloo loose on your own! Somepony has to watch out for your reckless self.

Dash: Cool, my marefriend and honorary sister, fighting to save the world! What could possibly be better?

(Celestia and Luna share a significant look. It is quite clear that they are very nervous about the dangers that they can face. It isn't enough to know they can lookout for Scootaloo. Who would look after Dash and Twilight?)

Celestia: Despite the dangers present, I am sure you can look out for each other. As long as you three stick together and don't do anything reckless, (significant look at Dash) then I am sure you will get along fine.

Dash: Course we will, now can we just go already?

Twilight: Dash, we still need to pick out a game! We won't get far without that most important feature!

Dash: (facehoof) How could I forget that!?

Luna: I happen to have the list in front of me!

Harrison: How convenient

Luna: Yes indeed! The list of games to pick from include: Mad World, No More Heroes, Bayonetta, Resident Evil 6, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 3, Banjo Kazooie, The Survival Game, Nightmare, Exmortis 2, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Conker's Bad Fur Day. These were on my current list and there are still many others to go through.

Scootaloo: How about Nightmare!?!? A horror game sounds just fucking awesome!

Dash: It probably isn't even scary despite having a wicked cool name!

Luna: Actually it is! The game is extremely terrifying and I strongly urge you to not play it. Especially for the first time. Plus it's a 13 player game and not all of you want to play. There isn't even 13 of you currently, and there is no fucking way I am playing that game again.

Twilight: I heard about Ocarina of Time! It is supposed to be one of the greatest games of all time.

Harrison: It is! Rave reviews, strongly recommended and all that stuff.

Twilight: Perfect! Dash, Scoots, how about you? What do you think?

Scootaloo: It sounds awesome! I honestly don't care what we play as long as it is with Rainbow Dash.

Dash: Sure, it sounds awesome enough!

Twilight: Are you okay, Dash? You sound a bit odd!

Dash: Course I'm fine! Why wouldn't I be? Now can we please start already?

(Celestia and Luna share a significant look before turning back to Twilight, Dash and Scootaloo)

Celestia: Just be careful my little ponies. We won't be able to rescue you if anything goes wrong! Stick together at all times!

Dash: We will, can we please just go already!!?!?

Celestia: Alright then, in that case, please follow us to the game room. The console is there and we will get you all situated comfortably.

(The walk down is relatively uneventful. Nopony speaks as we are all too nervous. I huddle closer to AJ and Dash doesn't seem to notice or care. We eventually arrive at some double doors. The label on them reads, "Game Room" simple as that. Celestia, Luna, Twilight, Dash and Scootaloo enter without any hesitation, but the rest of us hang back)

AJ: Is it me or does this whole thing feel odd.

Derpy: I think it is because of all the tension in the air, but I feel it too.

Fluttershy: Dash is upset. I don't know why and I don't think I am going to find out, but she is definitely upset about something.

Harrison: I just hope she isn't going to get herself killed. That would suck if my favorite character and best Element of Harmony vanished. I would feel somehow responsible.

Pinkie: Just trust in her to know what the hell she needs to do and to do the right thing. Dashie isn't going to get herself killed. Nothing is going to go wrong and this entire story is going to go very smoothly.

(Silence for a few seconds)

AJ: You don't seriously believe that do you Sugercube?

Pinkie: Absolutely not! But it felt great to say!

Dinky: Are we just going to stand here like a bunch of idiots or are we going to actually go inside?

Harrison: Right! That is obviously what we need to do!

(Still, nopony moves)

AJ: Why does this feel wrong?

Derpy: I know Dash! She sulks when she feels unnoticed, but she snaps out of it. This isn't going to be the last time we see her. We just have to focus on the positive! Twilight is with her and she is the rational of the couple. She won't let Dash get killed. Scootaloo keeps Dash centered. She won't endanger her. She better not as Scootaloo is my younger sister and I wouldn't let her die in peace if I lose the single most important family member outside of Dinky I have. Let's just go in there and make sure they have our support.

Rarity: Brilliant speech dear.

Derpy: I thought so too!

(Getting over our nerves thanks to Derpy's pep talk, we finally enter the two double doors. Various beanbag chairs and chairs greet us. Dash, Scootaloo and Twilight have a few wires and nodes connected to their bodies. They are situated side by side. Scootaloo and Twilight are calm, but Dash has a look of sheer terror on her face. Once she notices us however, she fights to wipe off that look. It isn't nearly as successful as she would have hoped. Derpy heads over to her and gives her a look of motherly concern that only a mother can pull off. Dash fights the effects of the hug for as long as she can, but she eventually caves in and gives Derpy a very tight hug. They are obviously talking about something but the words don't carry over. Dash nods once, tears glittering in her eyes as she mumbles something back. Derpy nods once, apparently in agreement. Finally, she steps away, taking her place among the crowd. Dash leans back, a huge gulp of air added to her lungs and she grips Twilight a little tighter and settles one hoof on Scootaloo. She is finally ready)

Celestia: Now since this won't work with normal power alone, I will have to put you into a trance. Is everypony absolutely ready?

Twilight: Yep

Scootaloo: I was born ready!

(Silence from Dash. Nopony interrupts her for an answer as this is obviously her decision. After awhile she closes her eyes and takes a very deep breath)

Dash: I am ready!

(She opens her eyes once and stares straight ahead. Her eyes reach mine and we stare at each other for a long moment. Words come to mind, but nothing is spoken. Finally I nod once and she relaxes. Concern apparently forgotten. Celestia's horn glows a bright shade of gold and her magic settles over the three ponies. Their journey is about to begin and all we can do is wait for that time that they open their eyes)