Lightning and Firefist (Script)

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  Apple Bloom: Where are you takin' us?

  Applejack: We're almost there, youngin's and Stealth.

  Stealth Firefist: They're almost where?

  Sweetie Belle: I've never been here before.

  Scootaloo: (Hit by a leaf) Ouch!

  Apple Bloom: Oh. Sorry.

  Scootaloo: Are we there yet?

  Sweetie Belle: There? Where? What? I don't even know what we're doing.

  Applejack: Here we are. (Showing an old clubhouse)

  Apple Bloom: What are we lookin' at?

  Scootaloo: I have no idea.

  Sweetie Belle: What is that thing?

  Stealth Firefist: I'm completely lost too girls.

  Applejack: Cutie Mark Crusaders, welcome to your new clubhouse. (awkward silence) Well, don't thank me all at once.

  Stealth Firefist: You don't need to be thanked AJ. (Muttering to the Crusaders) That's the worse clubhouse I've ever seen. And I have not yet seen a clubhouse.

  Applejack:This was my clubhouse when I was your age. Sure it hasn't been used in a while, but it's empty and on a secluded, private part of the farm. And it's all yours. It just needs a little, uh... TLC.

  Scootaloo: TLC as in Tender Loving Care or Totally Lost Cause?

  Apple Bloom: Applejack! We're supposed to turn this into our new clubhouse?

  Applejack: Well, maybe y'all will get your cutie marks when you discover your talent for... Waaah! (crash) Uh... house cleanin'?

  Stealth Firefist: Scootaloo, this is TLC as in Totally Lost Cause.

  *Later*

  (Apple Bloom finishes rebuilding clubhouse)

  Stealth Firefist: Wow, it looks even better than the old clubhouse you started with. (Both see Scootaloo stop at them)

  Apple Bloom: Whoa! Hi, Scootaloo! Back already? You're amazin' on that scooter.

  Scootaloo: Thanks! Wow, Apple Bloom. You did all of this?

  Apple Bloom: Yep! I've fixed the broken shutters, sanded off the splinters, rebuilt the roof, painted...

  Scootaloo: That's so cool. What's Sweetie Belle up to?

  Stealth Firefist: She's somewhere, singing.  I know that because she told me. Come on. (Walks them over to Sweetie Belle)

  Sweetie Belle: (Singing) We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders... (humming)...Never stop the journey... (humming)

  Apple Bloom: There you are, Sweetie Belle! See? You could find her by following her totally awesome voice.

  Scootaloo: What's that sweet tune you're singing?

  Sweetie Belle: Oh. I was just working on our new Cutie Mark Crusaders theme song.

  Apple Bloom and Scootaloo: COOL!

  Stealth Firefist: Sounding great so far.

  Scootaloo: Teach us?

  Sweetie Belle: Well, I've only come up with one part... but okay! (Singing) They all say that you will get your mark, When the time is really right.

  (Applejack spying on the Crusaders through a window)

  Apple Bloom: (Singing) And you know just what you're supposed to do.

  Scootaloo: (Singing) AND YOUR TALENT COMES TO LIGHT!

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, that's enough singing for now girls.

  Applejack: Well, uh... I'll be, Cutie Mark Crusaders. You've done one fine job with this place. So, what's next?

  Stealth Firefist: Well, I did plan their list of awesome things to do. But, since they run it it's entirely up to them. Besides I gotta go catch up with Lightning and Spike. But first, I wanna hear the Crusaders ideas.

  Apple Bloom: Well, now that we have a real life clubhouse...

  Scootaloo: ...and a map of Ponyville...

  Sweetie Belle: ...and a Cutie Mark Crusaders theme song...

Applejack: Theme song?

  Apple Bloom: We're gonna go out in the world and discover our talents.

  Scootaloo: A new adventure!

  Sweetie Belle: And earn our cutie marks.

  Apple Bloom: We'll leave no stone unturned!

  Scootaloo: No mountain unclimbed!

  Sweetie Belle: No meal uncooked!

  Apple Bloom: No sock unworn!

  Applejack: Well okay then! Sounds like you have a plan. I gotta, uh... Leave no apple unpicked! See y'all later!

  Scootaloo: Are we ready to get our cutie marks, ponies?

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Ready!

  Stealth Firefist: Well, good luck girls. I'm heading toward the Library. (Walks off)

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Stealth Firefist: Hey, Spike and Lightning. I came here to- (Notices Crusaders in the book mess pile) Whoa! what happened here? I thought you girls were at the clubhouse.

  Lightning Strike: That's what I thought too.

  Sweetie Belle: We're trying to earn our cutie marks as Librarians.

  Scootaloo: We've trying to get our cutie marks all day.

  Stealth Firefist: But it's only been ten minutes since I left the clubhouse. (Notices Clock) No wait, make that eight minutes.

  Spike: Oh boy, Twilight's gonna get me if she sees this.

  Stealth Fiirefist: Don't worry Spike. As your best friend, I got your back. (Twilight and Cheerilee come in and notice mess) Spike did it! I just got here! You've go nothing on me! Actually, it's pretty much their fault. (Pointing to the Crusaders)

  Spike: I had nothing to do with this.

  Twilight Sparkle: What is going on here?

  Apple Bloom: Hmm... Well, we sure aren't gettin' our cutie marks for bein' librarians.

  Spike: Huh. I should think not. (Gets irritated looks from Twilight, Lightning, and Stealth) What?

  Twilight Sparkle: Girls, I think you're going about this the wrong way. Instead of trying to do things in areas you're not familiar with, why not try doing things in areas that you already like?

  Cheerilee: And I have the perfect place to start.

  Lightning Strike: Basically, a talent show.

  Apple Bloom: "Showcase your talents..."

  Scootaloo: "...for all to see."

  Sweetie Belle: "Perform in the Ponyville school talent show!"

  Cheerilee: There'll be all sorts of awards. Best dramatic performance, best comedy act, best magic act... Surely you can find your talent.

  Apple Bloom: This would be the perfect place to discover our talents. Jugglin'!

  Scootaloo: Acting!

  Sweetie Belle: Magic tricks!

  Apple Bloom: Square dancin'!

  Scootaloo: Tightrope walking!

  Sweetie Belle: Tiger taming!

  Stealth Firefist: Leading an army of groundhog people to attack your enemies! (Gets weird looks from everyone) Wait, that doesn't count? Okay.

  Twilight Sparkle: Anyway girls, You're missing the point. Think about the things you already enjoy doing. Think about what you're already good at.

  Scootaloo: Sure! We can do that.

  Sweetie Belle: Yeah! Sure we can.

  Apple Bloom: Well, whatever we do, we'll do it as...

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: ...The Cutie Mark Crusaders! (Runs off)

  Stealth Firefist: I'm just wondering, How come training an army of groundhog people ain't exactly a talent?

  Lightning Strike: Because Stealth, It's more destructive than talent.

  Stealth Firefist: Oh.

  *Setting up for the Talent Show*

  Stealth Firefist: So what do you think the Crusaders are going to do tonight, guys?

  Lightning Strike: Not sure, but I'm hoping it'll be great. (Setting up curtain)

  Stealth Firefist: Oh, of course it'll be great Lightning. What could possibly go wrong?

  Twilight Sparkle: That's what I'm worried about. They could embarrass themselves in front of an entire crowd of ponies.

  Stealth Firefist: Oh, come on that's not- (Realizes it) Okay, yeah that is entirely possible. But the chances of that happening are very slim. Besides, I'm gonna check out and see how they're doing. Right, Lightning?

  Lightning Strike: Oh, okay.

  *Crusader Clubhouse*

  (Stealth and Lightning see the Crusaders practicing for the talent show)

  Lightning Strike: Hey, girls. We came to check on you. How's it coming?

  Apple Bloom: We're havin' a little trouble, but we're doing our best.

  Stealth Firefist: What are you girls doing for your act?

  Apple Bloom: Well, I'm dancin', Scootaloo's singin', and Sweetie Belle's doing designin'.

  Stealth Firefist: (Laughs and gets looks from Crusaders) Oh, you're serious.

  Lightning Strike: I'm not sure if this is your style girls. Apple Bloom seems good at designing. Sweetie Belle's a good singer. And I'm pretty sure Scootaloo is a good dancer.

  Sweetie Belle: But, I don't wanna sing in front of a crowd.

  Apple Bloom: I don't wanna design.

  Scootaloo: And I don't wanna dance.

  Lightning Strike: We're just concerned that you might embarrass yourselves in front of a whole crowd.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, if you did, I'd be forced to get a new named and profile. Yeah, that's how awkward it would be.

  Apple Bloom Do y'all at least wanna listen?

  Lightning and Stealth: Uh...

  Scootaloo: Great! (Crusaders practice)

  Apple Bloom: I think that sounded pretty good.

  Sweetie Belle: Me too. You think we're ready?

  Scootaloo: Ready as we'll ever be. (Notices Applejack) Hey! Did you see us practicing?

  Applejack: Uh... Yeah.

  Apple Bloom: Well? How'd we do? How'd we do?

  Apple Bloom: Well? How'd we do? How'd we do?

  Applejack: Uh...

  Scootaloo: Speechless! See, girls? I told you that's what we're gonna do. We're gonna leave them speechless.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: YAY!

  Applejack: "Speechless" is right.

  Sweetie Belle: Do you wanna hear us again?

  Lightning Strike: We'd like to but we have to... um...

  Stealth Firefist: Throw a fruit party?

  Lightning and Applejack: Works for us! (The three run off)

  *Before the Talent Show*

  Lightning Strike: Okay, so you're probably wondering why you're here. Stealth, it's not really a fruit party!

  Stealth Firefist: Aw, now you tell me! (Walks over to Applejack)

  Applejack: I don't think the girls aren't ready for the talent show.

  Lightning Strike: Me too. I'm hoping they don't embarrass themselves.

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh! I've got an idea!

  Lightning Strike: If it involves a fruit party, no. Or fruit.

  Stealth Firefist: Aw.

  *Talent Show*

  Snips: ...And on the count of three, this rabbit will disappear, and something tasty will reappear in its place. A one, a two, and a three! (Rabbit disappears, but carrot is not there) Hey! Where are they? Snails, where are the... carrots. SNAILS! (Chases Snails to the backsatge)

  Cheerilee: Uh, how about a round of applause for the S&S magic act? Now for our next act, we have Sunny Daze and Peachy Pie reciting their favorite poem... on roller skates!

  (Backstage)

  Sweetie Belle: Break a leg!

  Apple Bloom: Sweetie Belle! What a thing to say!

  Sweetie Belle: No, no, no. You see, in the theater it's considered bad luck to say "good luck". So you say "break a leg" instead.

  Twilight Sparkle: My little ponies! How are you doing?

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Nervous.

  Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry. You're gonna be amazing.

  Stealth Firefist: (Muttering to Lightning) I hope.

   Twilight Sparkle:Remember, just stick to what you know best. I can't wait to hear you sing, Sweetie Belle.

  Sweetie Belle: Why does everypony always think I'm gonna sing?

  Stealth Firefist: Well, top be honest you are a good singer.

  Scootaloo: Actually, Twilight Sparkle, I'm the main singer tonight.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh?

Apple Bloom: And I'm the main dancer. Hi-ya!

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh?

  Sweetie Belle: And I'm in charge of...

  Twilight Sparkle: Costumes?

  Sweetie Belle: And sets and props. How'd you know?

  Stealth Firefist: It was obvious until we got to that point.

  Twilight Sparkle: Really, girls? Are you sure?

  Lightning Strike: They're absolutely sure.

  Cheerilee: Cutie Mark Crusaders, you're on next. Break a leg.

  Twilight Sparkle: Break a le...

  Apple Bloom: (Trips) Ugh!

  Twilight Sparkle: Uh... good luck! (Crusaders go on stage) This isn't gonna end well is it?

  Lightning Strike: Not gonna be good.

  Stealth Firefist: What new name and profile do you suggest. (Performance goes and eventually stops, Crowd is silent) (Muttering to Twilight and Lightning) At least they're speechless and not laughing. (Crowd laughs) I just had to say that didn't I? (Crusader run backstage) Huh, this is embarrassing. So who wants a fruit party? (Lightning and Twilight send him irritated looks) What too soon?

  Scootaloo: Wow. That did not go as well as I expected.

  Apple Bloom: I can't believe they're laughin' at us.

  Sweetie Belle: Was it that bad?

  Stealth Firefist: No girls. It wasn't that bad. Look on the bright side, at least they got a reaction. (Crusaders are still sad) Well, that was all I had.

  Cheerilee: Back on stage, girls. It's time for the awards.

  Sweetie Belle: Back on stage? No.

  Apple Bloom: They'll just laugh some more.

  Scootaloo: Yeah, what's the point?

  Cheerilee: Now girls, let's be good sports. You made a great effort. You should be proud. Now come on!Let's hear it for all our talented fillies and colts.

  Snips: Hey! Mine's at least shinier.

  Snails: Well, mine's bigger.

  Snips: Oh yeah, well... Well, mine is, um... heavier?

  Cheerilee: The next award goes to... Sunny Daze and Peachy Pie for best dramatic performance.

  Sunny Daze and Peachy Pie: (gasp)

  Cheerilee: And finally, the last award of the night goes to... the Cutie Mark Crusaders!

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: What?

  Cheerilee: For best comedy act.

  Stealth Firefist: See? I told you a reaction is all good.

  Lightning Strike: And you got an award!

Apple Bloom: Can you believe it? We won!

  Scootaloo: I knew our act was awesome.

  Sweetie Belle: You know what would be the best? If we won and we got our cutie marks.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: (Remove costumes but have cutie marks) Aw.

  Twilight Sparkle: Congratulations, ponies! Job well done.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: (Sadly) Thanks Twilight.

  Scootaloo: (sigh) We worked really hard and won a prize, but we still don't have our cutie marks.

  Sweetie Belle: Which is the prize we really wanted.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, girls...

  Lightning Strike: It just takes time girls. Remember, you wanted to experience the joy of finding your cutie marks?

  Stealth Firefist: It's true.

  Apple Bloom: But we think we know why.

  Sweetie Belle: Yes. We know why.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh? Tell me. I'd love to make a special report to the Princess.

  Sweetie Belle: Well, maybe we were trying too hard.

  Twilight Sparkle: Yes? And?

Scootaloo: And instead of forcing ourselves to do something that's not meant for us...

  Twilight Sparkle: Yes? Yes?

  Apple Bloom: We each should be embracing our true talent!

  Twilight Sparkle: And that is...?

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Comedy!

  Applejack: Apple Bloom! You did it!

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Did you see our award? Weren't we funny?

  Twilight Sparkle: One day... (giggle) One day...

  Stealth Firefist: Can we have a fruit party now?

  Lightning Strike: Okay Stealth.