Lightning and Firefist (Script)

  *Ponyville*

  Stealth Firefist: I promise, I have a great idea. What if we use a catapult to go to the moon?

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, that's not gonna work. And you told me that at least one billion times before.

  Stealth Firefist: There is no evidence I said it that many times.

  Lightning Strike: Yes there is. I kept a tally on at least 30 piles of paper and went through at least 100 feather pencils.

  Stealth Firefist: Hmm, ooh, how about if we go with-

  Lightning Strike: No catapults.

  Stealth Firefist: Okay, I'll just walk back to the house. (Walks back and is flying on a fly glider) I CAN FLY! (Lightning ducks down) Oh! (Crashes into wall and comes out) I can feel pain! (Laughs and shrugs off pain and realizes mess) Oh. (Sweetie Drops inside house look angrily at the two) Um, we can explain. In our defense, let me just say one thing. Run Lightning! (Runs off)

  Sweetie Drops: You should run. (Lightning gallops off)

  *Rarity's Boutique* (Lightning and Stealth are walking towards the boutique)

  Lightning Strike: Wow. I've never seen Sweetie Drops so angry before. You need to think of something to make it up. I'm not sure if I have the money to repair that.

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh, what if you go to the bank and ask them for a bag full of money?

  Lightning Strike: That's not how it works Stealth.

  Stealth Firefist: Oh, well in that case, how about I write an apology letter on a cannonball then fire it through another part of the wall?

  Lightning Strike: (Unamused look) How about you just apologize?

  Stealth Firefist: Before or after I fire the cannon? (Both of them go into the boutique notices Fluttershy in a dress)

  Lightning Strike: Whoa, what's going on here?

  Rarity: Hm... She's going to want to see attitude and pizzazz.

  Fluttershy: A-a-attitude and, um... pizzazz.

  Rarity: More light! It has to catch the sequins just so or the whole outfit is just a disaster. Oh, and the headdress needs more feathers. Pinkie Pie! More feathers! (Pinkie brings feather) And sequins! More sequins! (Spike brings sequins) (Fluttershy whimpers) And more ribbon! Oh no! Less ribbon. No! More ribbon! (Fluttershy squeals) Oh, this hem is completely off. PINCUSHION! Thank you all for helping me. I'm sorry to be so short with you, but I'm... I'm just so nervous.

  Lightning Strike: Um, we actually just got here. Stealth and I just walked through the door.

  Rarity: Oh! Sorry Lightning. It's just that I need this dress to be perfect.

  Lightning Strike: But I thought you already had the proper tools for that.

  Rarity: It's not that. It's just that Photo Finish is coming and I need Fluttershy to model for my dresses.

  Stealth Firefist: I'm not one for observing, but I'm not sure Fluttershy is comfortable with cameras and ponies watching her. (To us) No offense to you.

  Rarity: Who is he talking to?

  Lightning Strike: I have no idea. (Spike has pins on his back)

  Lightning and Stealth: Whoa!

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, doesn't that hurt?

  Spike: Thick scales. Can't feel a thing. And even if I could, there is no pain that would keep me from assisting the most beautiful creature in the world. I'm gonna tell you two a secret since Lightning and Stealth know. But you have to promise not to tell anyone.

  Twilight Sparkle: I promise.

  Pinkie Pie: Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.

  Spike: I have a crush on Rarity!

  Pinkie Pie: (gasps) We won't say a word!

  Twilight Sparkle: Give me a break. Everyone already knows how you...

  Pinkie Pie: Twilight! You promised Spike you wouldn't say anything. He trusts you. And losing a friend's trust is the fastest way to lose a friend forever!

  Twilight Sparkle: But...

  Pinkie Pie: FOREVER!

  Twilight Sparkle: My lips are sealed. Though I'm pretty sure Rarity is gonna pick up on your feelings. (Spike wearing a Love Rarity Shirt)

  Lightning Strike: Where did he get that?

  Stealth Firefist: Who cares? (To us) And that is a very helpful tip keeping trust.

  Spike: Seriously, who is talking to?

  Lightning Strike: I still have no idea.

  Stealth Firefist: I'm talking to that monkey. (Pointing toward a mirror through a reflection) He's very handsome and bright. Don't tell anyone about Spike's secret crush! And stop mocking me! It's getting on my nerves! That's it! (Tries to beat up mirror) (Twilight, Lightning. and Spike have unamused looks)

  (Doorbell rings and three ponies come through and Stealth stops fighting mirror)

  Photo Finish: I, Photo Finish... have arrived.

  Rarity: Let me just say, what an honor!

  Photo Finish: We begin... NOW!

  Rarity: Attitude and pizzazz!

  Photo Finish: Yes! Show Photo Finish something. (Takes pictures) (Fluttershy poses) No!  (Fluttershy goes into shy pose) Yeees. (Rairty guides her and Fluttershy does the same) No! (Fluttershy goes into shy pose) Yeees. (Rairty guides her again and Fluttershy follows) No! (Fluttershy goes into shy pose again) Yeees. (Takes two more pictures) ENOUGH! (Folds up camera walks to door)

  Twilight Sparkle: She hardly took any pictures.

  Fluttershy: I'm so sorry. I tried my best.

  Rarity: Well, the headdress is too big for you and cape had too much sparkle. I can't believe I ever thought I could impress her.

  Photo Finish: It seems that I, Photo Finish, have found the next fashion star here in Ponyville.

  Rarity: Really?

  Photo Finish: Yes. Really. And I, Photo Finish, am going to help her to shine all over Eqvestria. Later, a photo shoot in ze park. (pause) I go! (Runs and ponies speed off with her)

  Stealth Firefist: Exciting news.

  Rarity: Did you hear that? I am going to "shine all over Equestria".

  Fluttershy: Oh, Rarity. I was so worried I'd ruined everything.

  Rarity: Oh, never. I knew you'd be perfect. (excited giggling)

  Stealth Firefist: By the way, can you send money to us? We kinda had an accident Sweetie Drops.

  Lightning Strike: And by we he means him.

  Twilight Sparkle: How did you get in an accident?

  Stealth Firefist: I was fly gliding.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Unamused look) Mystery solved.

*Later at Ponyville Park*

  Rarity: (Guiding Fluttershy with dresses) No, no, no, yes! That is definitely the one. Photo Finish is going to love it. Everypony is going to love it!

  Fluttershy: Oh, I am so excited for you. Just don't forget us little ponies when you become the most famous designer in all of Equestria.

  Rarity: Never.

  Lightning Strike: Don't forget, we still need some money to help repair Sweetie Drops's broken wall.

  Stealth Firefist: I still say we should shoot a cannonball through her window or another part of the wall.

  Lightning Strike: That's one of the reasons why I limit your activities.

  Photo Finish: Put me down here. Oh, nonononononono. The model should be in something simple! Something inspired by... the nature!

  Rarity: That's just what I was thinking. Um... give me a moment and I'll, uh, put a little something together.

  Photo Finish: Yes... that will not be necessary.

  Rarity: But... but... how are you going to help me "shine across Equestria" if I don't design something new for these pictures?

  Photo Finish: I am not going to help you shine across Equestria. I am going to help her shine. (Pointing to Fluttershy) She is my star. You! Go! (Rarity gasps and walks behind curtain)

  Lightning Strike: Are you sure you don't want Rarity in your pictures? She makes very great dresses.

  Photo Finish: Photo Finish is sure. She had made up her mind. Now, she is very busy. (Goes over to photo stage)

  Lightning Strike: (Goes to dress stand with Stealth) I hope Fluttershy is okay with all the cameras.

  *5 minutes Later*

  Fluttershy: I'm not okay with this. I can't guys.

  Lightning Strike: But Fluttershy, this is what Rarity wants. You to be famous.

  Rarity: He's right Fluttershy. Photo Finish wants to make you a star. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I know we were both hoping it would be my lifetime, but nonetheless you can't throw away this chance. You must do this for me. You must. You must! YOU MUST!

  Stealth Firefist: Yeesh, somepony's going drama queen. (Look from Rarity) What can I say? You do make good one.

  Photo Finish: Floottershy! It is time to make... the magics! (Fluttershy walks toward scene) Oh, wunderbar! You are like a delicate flower. So much more alluring without all those sparkles und feathers.

  Lightning Strike: I'll go with guys to make sure she's got a friend. Stealth stay with Rarity for comforting. (Walks toward Photo Finish) Photo Finish! How about I be Fluttershy's security pony.

  Photo Finish: That is a wunderbar idea! Alicorn, you are hired!

  Lightning Strike: Uh, call me Lightning Strike, also, I'm not a prince.

  *Rarity's Boutique*

  (Stealth is trying to comfort Rarity)

  Stealth Firefist: Oh cheer up Rarity. Lightning is looking out for Fluttershy and she's going to be famous. I'm not sure how she can handle the pressure, but she has support from you, Lightning, and me. Not to mention her friends.

  Rarity: Oh Stealth. It's just that I wanted to be in the cameras with ponies adoring me. I just don't know how it can go wrong.

  Pinkie Pie: (Comes in with Twilight and Spike) How'd it go? How'd it go?

  Rarity: It didn't. Photo Finish wanted to work with Fluttershy, not me.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Rarity. I'm so sorry. Is there anything we can do?

  Rarity: Lightning is with her. I just vant to be alone right now.

  Stealth Firefist: Are you sure Rarity? Because I have at least one million methods of making you happy. Right Pinkie Pie?

  Spike: You heard her. She vants to be... alone. (Pinkie, Twilight, and Stealth walk out) (Starts walking toward Rarity, but is pulled by Twilight and Stealth and gets scolding looks from the trio) What? I didn't think she meant alone alone.

  Stealth Firefist: You know I'm not one for being smart, but she means alone alone!

  *Fashion Shoe Building*

  (Fluttershy being modeled with makeup and being sprayed to have a blush on her cheeks)

  Photo Finish: Too much blush. (Make up wiped away) Not enough. (Makeup put on again) Too much. (Wiped away) Not enough.  (Makeup put on again) Perfect. (Fluttershy sneezes) Oh, yes! Even her schneezes are graceful. NOW GO! (Fluttershy walks toward curtain with Lightning) How do you feel? Excited? Overjoyed? Thrilled beyond your wildest dreams?

  Lightning Strike: From my perspective, she might be a little nervous.

  Fluttershy: Um, exactly what he said.

  Photo Finish: Nervous? Dun be ridiculous. You're only facing a large crowd of ponies who will be watching your every move and silently judging you.

  Lightning Strike: That's exactly what she's afraid of. But she has to do it. For her friends right?

  Fluttershy: Right.

  (Music Plays)

  Photo Finish: Your cue! Now go! (Pushes Fluttershy onto stage)

  (Fluttershy walks onto catwalk realizing she doesn't know what to do, but releases innocent pose, and crowd of ponies cheer)

  *Ponyville*

  Lightning Strike: Wow, I didn't know you could become famous so quick.

  Fluttershy: I'm not sure if I can handle this.

  Lightning Strike: Well, you just have to do this for-

  Shoeshine: It's Fluttershy!  (Group of ponies start to crowd around and take pictures)

  Lightning Strike: Okay, there was nothing in my security contract that said anything about a giant paparazzi! (Uses magic and flies away with Fluttershy eventually leading them into the Boutique) Phew, Close call. (Ponies crowd in window) Well, almost.

  Rarity: Wow. Look how popular you are. I'm so excited for you. You must be having the best time ever.

  Fluttershy: Oh, yes. Best time ever...

  Lightning Strike: Not sure though.

  Photo Finish: Floottershy! I have been looking for you everywhere. We have the thing at the place. Lightning! Please keep her secured.

  Lightning Strike: Yes boss. (Muttering) Never thought I'd say that.

  Fluttershy: I'll see you at the spa? Our usual time?

  Rarity: Of course! I can't wait to hear all about the... "thing at the place". (Fluttershy and Lightning leave)

  Stealth Firefist: Wow, it's only been a few hours, and everybody's acting like she's some kind of treasure or something.

  Rarity: I'm the one who should be mobbed by strangers wherever I go and be treated like some treasure!

  Stealth Firefist: On the bright side, Lightning just paid for the repair on Sweetie Drops's wall. It's being repaired as we speak.

  (Doorbell rings)

  Rarity: Welcome to Carousel Boutique!

  Sweetie Drops: Is she still here? We heard Fluttershy was here.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, she was here.

  Rarity: And Sorry. You just missed her. But you're still in luck. I'm having a huge sale of some of my best designs.

  Sweetie Drops: And you are...?

  Rarity: Rarity, of course.

  Sweetie Drops: Never heard of you. (Rarity growls and turns red in anger)

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, we need some time to ourselves. And by we I mean her. (Ponies leave) Look on the upside. You just gave her the gift of fame. Though, if Lightning were here, he'd say, 'Rarity, you should just convince Fluttershy to quit her job as modeler'

  Rarity: (Calms down) It's okay Stealth. If this is the chance of a lifetime she can't refuse it.

  Stealth Firefist: I have a feeling she will soon and crack under the pressure.

  *Fashion Building*

  Photo Finish: Obviously I, Photo Finish, am thwilled to have found her.

  Fluttershy: Photo Finish?

  Photo Finish: She's a natural in front of the camera.

  Lightning Strike: Excuse us, boss. (Muttering) Still never thought I'd say that.

  Photo Finish: I only need to point and shoot, and I capture... the magics!

  Ponies: Over here! Fluttershy, over here!

  Fluttershy: Photo Finish, we're so sorry to interrupt. It's just that I'm running late.

  Photo Finish: (gasps) How could I have forgotten?! Your appearance at the ballet opening! Everypony who is anypony will be there.

  Fluttershy: Oh, actually I'm supposed to be meeting my friend...

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, she wants to-

  Photo Finish: WE GO! (Pulls Fluttershy and Lightning catches up to them both)

  *Ponyville Spa*

  Rarity: My hooves are getting positively pruney, I've been waiting here so long. Obviously Fluttershy and Lightning are just too busy with their new careers to spend time with their best friend.

  Twilight Sparkle: I'm sure she's just got tied up. And Lightning has to guard her.

  Stealth Firefist: She's right. The only reason Lightning wasn't to show up, is that he would be very busy. Or he's been mind controlled by space aliens.

  Rarity: Of course she did. Fluttershy's a big bright shining star! I wish that star would burn out.

  Twilight Sparkle: Rarity! Fluttershy is your friend.

  Stealth Firefist: Also, you can't doubt the fact that you gave her a chance for fame.

  Rarity: I know, I know. And I should be happy for her, but instead I'm just... jealous! Oh, please promise you won't tell her I feel this way. Please, please, pleasepleasePLEASE!

  Twilight Sparkle: You have my word. Losing a friend's trust is the fastest way to lose a friend.

  Pinkie Pie: (Pops out of nowhere) FOREVER!

  Stealth Firefist: Right handsome monkey? (Staring into mirror) (Rarity climbs out of tub for a new dress)

  Twilight Sparkle: Wow! You look great!

  Rarity: Fluttershy may be the one who's famous, but that doesn't mean I have to stop looking fabulous.

  Stealth Firefist: Yep. Even though you might not get as much fame as Fluttershy will. EVER! (Scolding from Twilight) Sorry. (Rarity leaves)

  Fluttershy: (Comes in with Lightning) Rarity! I'm so sorry I'm... Oh no. She's already gone, isn't she?

  Stealth Firefist: She left five seconds ago.

  Twilight Sparkle: Sorry.

  Lightning Strike: And we were so close.

  Fluttershy: Oh, I can't believe this. I am so frustrated, I could just scream. (inhales)(squeak)

  Lightning Strike: At least she didn't scream.

  Twilight Sparkle: Feel better?

  Fluttershy: No. Can I tell you something?

  Twilight Sparkle: Of course.

  Fluttershy: You promise not to tell Rarity?

  Twilight Sparkle: I swear.

  Fluttershy: Pinkie Pie Swear?

  Twilight Sparkle: Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my- (Stealth stops poke)

  Stealth Firefist: You do not have to poke your eye.

  Fluttershy: I don't like being a model. No, I hate being a model. All this attention is awful, just awful. And I'm only doing it because Rarity told me I must. I must! I MUST! (sighs) I must...

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, really? Well... If you wanna know the truth, Rarity...

  Fluttershy: Oh, what were you about to say?

  Pinkie Pie: (quietly) FOREVER!

  Twilight Sparkle: Nothing.

  Lightning Strike: Never mind then.

  (2 minutes later)

  *Ponyville Market*

  Twilight Sparkle: I was just thinking. If you really don't like being a model, you could always quit.

  Lightning Strike: Then I'll quit my job from guarding you. Then I can go back to being Princess Celestia's faithful warriors.

  Fluttershy: Oh, no. I could never do such a thing. Rarity would be devastated.

  Twilight Sparkle: But Rarity told me... (gasp)

  Pinkie Pie: (Pops from Apple Stand with a serious look on her face,then chomps apple then smiles) Mmm... Juicy! (Twilight groans)

  Stealth Firefist: It's like she's a spy.

  Fluttershy: Anyway, if only all these ponies didn't like me so much. Photo Finish wouldn't want me to model anymore. She'd find somepony else with... the magic!

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh, what if we-

  Lightning Strike: No catapults!

  Stealth Firefist: Mangoes!

  Twilight Sparkle: I guess you're right. (pause) You're right. You're right, you're right, you're right! (Accidently kicks hat and sunglasses)

  Pony: It's Fluttershy! (Ponies start to crowd but stopped by Stealth and Lightning)

  Stealth Firefist: Stop! If you want any of her picture you have to get through us! (Ponies pull out mallets and cinder blocks) I'm starting to regret being a bodyguard.

  Lightning Strike: Run away! (Picks up Fluttershy with magic and flies away with crowd chasing her again)

  *Cakes' Shop*

  Twilight Sparkle: Don't you see? On her own, Fluttershy could never do something unattractive. But if I used my magic to help her do something unattractive at her next fashion show, no one will ever want her to model again. And if Fluttershy no longer has to be a model, Rarity will no longer have to be jealous of her. And I'll no longer have to keep their secrets! It's the perfect plan!

  Stealth Firefist: Or we can-

  Twilight Sparkle: No catapults!

  Stealth Firefist: Seriously, it's just for one plan!

  Twilight Sparkle: Anyway, You can't tell anyone about it. Promise me you won't tell anyone? (Pinkie makes gestures) So you do promise or you don't?

  Pinkie Pie: Uh, yes! Obviously, that's why I zipped my mouth closed, then locked it with a key, then dug a hole, then buried the key, then built a house up top the hole where I buried the key, then moved into the house on top of the hole. (squee)

  Twilight Sparkle: Obviously.

  Stealth Firefist: How about-

  Pinkie Pie: No catapults!

  Stealth Firefist: Raspberries!

  *Fashion Show Building*

  (ponies chattering)

  Fluttershy: You really think it'll work?

  Twilight Sparkle: They love you for being you. So all I have to do is make you not be you. Just leave it to me.

  Lightning Strike: Just follow Twilight's plan, it'll work for sure!

  Stealth Firefist: And if that doesn't work-

  Lightning and Twilight: No catapults!

  Stealth Firefist: It's just one plan!

  (music)

  Rarity: Guess it's time to see what all the fuss is about.

  Fluttershy: (Goes to stage) Oof!(music stops)(ponies gasp) (gasps) Ooh... Aah! (ponies gasping) (Barks)(brays)

  Rarity: Oh no.

(ponies gasp)

Golden Harvest: Get her off the stage!

  Lemon Hearts: She's an embarrassment to all things fashion!

  Photo Finish: I, Photo Finish, have made a terrible mistake!

  (ponies booing)

  Rarity: Bravo! I say bravo!

  Lyrica Lilac: Bravo? Who could possibly say bravo to that horrid display?

  Rarity: Such attitude! Such pizzazz! She's invented an entirely new kind of modeling! Bravo!

  Lyrica Lilac: Who is saying these things?

  Royal Ribbon: It's her. The unicorn in the gorgeous cape and headdress.

  Lyrica Lilac: Now that is a pony who clearly knows a thing or two about fashion. Well, if that fabulous pony likes it, then I do too! Bravo!

  (Ponies Cheer)

  Stealth Firefist: Yay- Wait it didn't work didn't it? (Lightning and Twilight shake their heads) Aw, bananas!

  *Rarity's Boutique*

  Fluttershy: This is awful. Just awful! Somehow I've become more popular than ever. Oh, I'm so frustrated I could just kick something! (vase wobbles) If only Rarity didn't want me to be a model so badly.

  Stealth Firefist: (Gets catapult) Now?

  Lightning Strike: No.

  Stealth Firefist: Aw.

  Twilight Sparkle: Ugh! But Rarity...!

  Rarity: Fluttershy! Are you all right?

  Fluttershy: I'm great! I'm a super famous fashion model. Why wouldn't I be great?

  Twilight Sparkle: Because you ha...!

Rarity: Out there on the runway, everyone was turning on you and... Oh... Oh, Fluttershy. It's so awful. I wanted them to.

  Fluttershy: You did?!

  Twilight Sparkle: Of course she did! Because...! (Stuffs her mouth with fake fruit)

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh! That must be fresh. (Take fruit and tries to bite it, but spits it out, mouth is stuck and Lightning helps closing it) It broke my mouth.

  Rarity: I'm jealous! I wanted all the attention. And instead it was going to you. I even started hoping that you would do something silly so your modeling career would be over. But then, when it started happening, all I could think was how could I want you to fail at something you love so much?

  Twilight Sparkle: But... Fluttershy doesn't... Ugh! (Buries her face in vase plant) (Stealth pulls her out and slaps her)

  Stealth Firefist: (Slapping her) Pull yourself together Twilight! Pull! Your! Self! To! Get! Ther!

  Twilight Sparkle: Thanks. (Stealth about to slap her again. but stops him) No no no. It's okay Stealth, spiraling over.

  Fluttershy: Love? Oh, Rarity. I hate being a model.

  Rarity: You do?

  Fluttershy: More than anything.

  Rarity: Then why did you keep doing it?

  Fluttershy: I was afraid if I quit, you'd be mad at me for not wanting to... "shine all over Equestria".

  Rarity: And I thought if I told you how jealous I was of your success, you'd think I was a terrible friend.

  Fluttershy: Never!

  Rarity: All this time!

  Fluttershy: If we just told each other the truth.

  Rarity: I promise never to keep my feelings in secret again.

  Fluttershy: Me too.

  Fluttershy and Rarity: Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye. (laughs)

  Photo Finish: You were brilliant. Brilliant! I've already got six photo shoots lined up for tomorrow alone.

  Fluttershy: I'm sorry, Photo Finish, but I don't think I'll be able to make any of them.

  Photo Finish: Whaaat?

  Fluttershy and Rarity: We go! (Both Leave)

  Lightning Strike: Me too I quit my security pony job.

  Photo Finish: Vat has just happened?

  Twilight Sparkle: Spike has a crush on Rarity!

  Pinkie Pie: (Comes from mirror) (sigh) And you were doing so well.

  Stealth Firefist: Catapult time?

  Lightning and Twilight: No!

  Stealth Firefist: Too bad! (Gets catapult) Woo hoo! (Uses catapult with fruit) Take that mirror!

  Pinkie Pie: Aah! This is fruit is delicious!

  *Ponyville Spa*

  Fluttershy: Now this is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

  Rarity: Isn't it, though?

  Lightning Strike: Very relaxing.

  Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, Being a good friend means being able to keep a secret. But you should never be afraid to share your true feelings with a good friend. Did you get all that, Spike?

  Spike: No. I did not. I still can't believe you told someone about my secret feelings for Rarity.

  Twilight Sparkle: You're right. That was wrong of me, and I'm very sorry.

  Spike: Apology accepted.

  Twilight Sparkle: Now will you take down my letter to Princess Celestia?

  Spike: I would love to. But... I'm a little busy at the moment. (Waving fan on Rarity) (Twilight sighs)

  Stealth Firefist: At least no one got your other secrets. Like the time you sucked your binky when it was just- (Spike clamps his mouth shut and drags him) What? I still got at least many more secrets to go. When that time you were- (Spike puts duct tape on his mouth) (Stealth takes it off) Or that time it was- (Duct tape put back on again)

  Spike: How many secrets did you have on me?

  Stealth Firefist: (Takes off tape) How long do you have? (Spike sighs) (Ponies Laugh)