Lightning and Firefist (Script)

by King Goody-Two Shoes

Rating: everyone
Tags: Comedy, Random, Adventure
Length: 81598

Lightning Strike and his Stealth Firefist (Added in Chapter 4) follows the adventures of the Mane 6.

My OCs, Lightning Strike and Stealth Firefist (Added in Chapter 4), joins the Mane 6 on their adventures while having their own shenanigans and adventures as well. I don't own MLP. Note: Lightning is an alicorn stallion. Also inspired by "A New Hero" Written by Alex Lone Wolf.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2014-04-27 22:20:32 UTC

Mare in the Moon

  (It was just another peaceful and sunny day in Ponyville. Ponies were excited for the Summer Sun Celebration for the defeat of Nightmare Moon and the sun being at its highest peak. For Lightning Strike, it seemed like a normal day for him. He is now having a conversation with his friend Flash Sentry, walking through the town.)

  Lightning: It just feels like a normal day to me Flash. Nothing special to me.

  Flash: I don't blame you Lightning. Sometimes when it's a holiday, it feels like it's normal for some ponies.

  Lightning: Yeah. I also can't help but wonder about the dream had last night. It had to do something with Nightmare Moon returning and the Elements of Harmony.

  Flash: Elements of Harmony sound good, Nightmare Moon does not.

  Lightning: (Smiles)You can agree with me on almost any level Sentry.

  Flash: (smiles) What are friends for?

  Lightning: Well, I'm going to off for walk. I'll catch you later Sentry. (walks of the Sweet Apple Acres)

  Flash: Ok, Bye!

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  Lightning: (hums and looks at a farm) Hey, a farm. I wonder if there's anypony who lives there. (Walks over to farm an finds a blonde farm pony) Excuse me. Are you busy?

  Applejack:(Turns) Oh no. I'm just cleaning up the Apple Family Reunion. My name's Applejack; you can call me AJ for short.

  Lightning: I'm Lightning Strike. I just came for walk and maybe a snack.

  Applejack: No problem. I'll just get some apples for you. (Goes over to tree and bucks it, apples come down) Here you go partner.

  Lightning: How much will it be?

  Applejack: It's free. You can take it on the road.

  Lightning: Okay, Thanks! I better be going. Looks like everypony is going to be busy for the celebration.

  Applejack: Yeah, just one thing. Are you a prince?

  Lighting: No, I tend to get that a lot.

  Applejack: Okay, I just wanted to clear that up. Bye!

  Lightning: See ya later! AJ! (Walks into town)

  *Ponyville*

  (Lightning is walking and is spun when a purple unicorn and baby dragon rush past him)

   Unicorn: Excuse me! Coming Through!

   Lightning: (Stops spinning, Wonders) What's their hurry?

   (Pinkie Pie rushes up to Lightning)

   Lightning: Hi Pinkie Pie, what's up?

   Pinkie Pie: (excitedly) Hi Lightning! I have a surprise welcome party for some pony at the Library before night. Come by! Bye! (Rushes off)

   Lightning: Wow! Sometimes I wonder if she's faster than me.

  *Golden Oaks Library*

   Pinkie Pie: (rushes in) Quick! Turn off the Lights she's coming!

   (Unicorn and dragon walk in the library closing door on a yellow pegasus)

   Baby Dragon: Rude Much?

   Purple Unicorn: Sorry Spike, but I have to convince the Princess that Nightmare Moon is coming and we're running out of time! I just need to be alone so I can study without a bunch of crazy ponies trying to make friends all the time. Now, where's the light? (Turns on the Light)

   Ponies: SURPRISE!

   (Unicorn groans)

   Pinkie Pie: Surprise! Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie and I threw this party just for you! Were you surprised? Were you, Were you? Huh? Huh?

   Unicorn: Very, Libraries are supposed to be quiet.

   Lightning: (Teleports next to unicorn and smiles) Well, you just stopped by the first library that isn't quiet. (Unicorn gives an irritated glare) What? I'm just saying. Also, no I'm not prince.

  (Unicorn walks over to get a drink.)

  Pinkie Pie: And if you're new, that meant you haven't met anyone yet, and if you haven't met anyone yet, you must not have any friends, and if you don't have any friends then you must be lonely, and that made me so sad, then I had an idea, and that's why I went (Gasp)! I must throw a great big ginormous super-duper spectacular welcome party and invite everyone in Ponyville! See? And now you have lots and lots of friends! (Unicorn drinks juice and her face turns red and her mane catches fire)

  Applejack: Are you okay, sugarcube?

  Pinkie Pie: Aw, she's so happy she's crying!

  Lightning: You look like you could use a nice, cool glass of- (Unicorn breathes fire in Lightning's face) OW! MY FACE! ICE CUBE BUCKET!! (Puts his face in an ice cube bucket and makes a cooling sound) What kind of drink was that?

  Spike: "Hot Sauce". Ooh.

  Lightning: Question, why would you bring hot sauce to party?

  Pinkie Pie: (Puts hot sauce on cupcake and others give weird looks) What? It tastes good.

  Lightning: (Walks toward the door) Yeah, I'm just going go get ready for the Summer Sun Celebration.

  *Summer Sun Celebration*

   Pinkie Pie: Isn't this exciting? Are you excited, 'cause I'm excited, I've never been so excited-- well, except for the time that I saw- (gets stuffed by a cupcake by Lightning)

  Lightning: We get it Pinkie. No need for a flashback.

  Mayor: Fillies and gentlecolts, as mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration!

  (Ponies cheer)

  Mayor: In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sunrise, and celebrate this, the longest day of the year! And now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony who gives us the sun and the moon each and every day, the good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria... Princess Celestia!

  (Curtain reveals no one there)

  Unicorn: This can't be good.

  (Ponies give concerned discussion)

  Mayor: Remain calm, everypony. There must be a reasonable explanation!

  Pinkie Pie: Ooh, I love guessing games! Is she hiding?

  White Unicorn: She's gone!

  Pinkie Pie: Ooh, she's good!

  (Nightmare Moon arrives)

  Lightning: Uh-oh. Looks like the dream I had might have been true

  Flash: Might have or was true?

  Nightmare Moon: Oh, my beloved subjects. It's been so long since I have seen your precious, sun loving faces!

  Rainbow Pegasus: What have you done with our princess?!

  Applejack: Whoa there, Nelly.

  Nightmare Moon: [chuckle] Why, am I not royal enough for you? Don't you know who I am?

  Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh, more guessing games! Um, Hokey Smokes! How about... Queen Meanie! No! Black Snooty, Black Snooty--(muffled noises)

  Nightmare Moon: Does my crown no longer count now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years?

  Lightning: Not if you're crazy, evil, and out of your mind. (Ducks beam by Nightmare Moon)

  Nightmare Moon: Did you not recall the legend? Did you not see the signs?

  Purple Unicorn: I did. And I know who you are. You're the Mare in the Moon – Nightmare Moon!

  (Ponies gasping)

  Lightning: Flash, I take that dream prediction as a was.

  Nightmare Moon: Well well well, somepony who remembers me. Then you also know why I'm here.

  Purple Unicorn: You're here to... to... (Gulp)

  Nightmare Moon: (chuckle) Remember this day, little ponies, for it was your last. From this moment forth, the night will last forever! (laughter, thunder)

  Lightning: (Muttering) Not unless this alicorn has anything to say about it.

  To be continued...

The Elements of Harmony

  (Nightmare Moon laughs evilly and insanely)

  Mayor: Seize her! Only she knows where the Princess is! (Guards charge at her)

  Nightmare Moon: Stand back you foals! (Zaps the guards and leaves while laughing evilly)

  Lightning: (flies out of there like a lightning bolt) Oh, great. Nightmare Moon's returned, the Elements of Harmony are missing, and to top it off the princess is missing! But I don't even know what the Elements of Harmony are.

  Voice from the Library: And just what are the Elements of Harmony?! (Lightning spies from the library through a window) And how do you know about Nightmare Moon? Are you a spy?

  Applejack: Simmer down Sally. She's no spy. But you do know what's going on, right Twilight?

  Twilight: I read all about the prediction of Nightmare Moon. Some mysterious objects called the Elements of Harmony are the only things that can stop her, but I don't know what they are, where to find them; I don't even know what they do!

  Pinkie Pie: "The Elements of Harmony: A Reference Guide.

  Twilight: Where do you find that?

  Pinkie Pie: It was under "E"!

  Lightning: (muttering) Even I would try to look there.

  Twilight: Oh. There are six Elements of Harmony, but only five are known: Kindness, Laughter, Generosity, Honesty and Loyalty. The sixth is a complete mystery. It is said, the last known location of the five elements was in the ancient castle of the royal pony sisters. It is located in what is now-

  *Everfree Forest*

  Everpony: The Everfree Forest!

  Lightning: (Spying from a cloud, muttering): Of course. Everything valuable is always there.

  Pinkie Pie: Whee! Let's go!

  Twilight Sparkle: Not so fast. Look, I appreciate the offer, but I'd really rather do this on my own.

  Applejack: No can do, sugarcube. We sure ain't lettin' any friend of ours go into that creepy place alone. We're stickin' to you like caramel on a candy apple.

  Everypony: (agreeing)

  Pinkie Pie: Especially if there's candy apples in there. (gets weird looks from the other ponies) What? Those things are good.

  Twilight: (sigh)

  (Mares go into Forest)

  Lightning: Oh, nuts and bolts! I better catch up to them! (Flies through the Forest and the area gets foggy) Oh, applesticks! I lost them! Stupid fog.

  Voice: Hey, look at him.

  Lightning: Huh?

  2nd Voice: Yeah, the pony who's anti-sociable.

  3rd Voice: Heh! He's not worth anything.

  Lightning: Hey, I am worth something!

  (Voices Laugh)

  1st Voice: He'll never find his way out of this forest.

  3rd Voice: Yeah, he'll be stuck here forever and never find his way out.

  Lightning: No way! I'll find my way out of this forest if it's the last thing I do and I will make more friends!

  All Voices: Fine! Then it looks like my trick has failed!

  (Nightmare Moon appears out of the fog)

  Lightning: Nightmare Moon!

  Nightmare Moon: Yes, say goodnight little pony.

  Lightning: What? (Gets slapped by Nightmare Moon) Ha! It's going to take a lot more than a slap to- (Get hit with Nightmare Moon's Magic beam.) Ow. (Knocked out)

*Lightning's Dream*

  Lightning: (wakes up) Uh? What happened? (Looks around) Am I in my dream?

  Soothing Voice: Yes, you are.

  Lightning: Who said that? And I have I lost my mind

  Soothing Voice: I did. And you are not losing your mind. (Reveals to be Princess Celestia)

  Lightning: Princess Celestia?

  Princess Celestia: Yes, it is me Lightning.

  Lightning: How do you know my name?

  Princess Celestia: I've been watching you ever since your quest to help in battling Nightmare Moon. You hold an Element of Harmony. One that cannot be taken away. The Element of a Pure Heart.

  Lightning: How's that possible? I thought there were six.

  Princess Celestia: There is one more Element of Harmony. This one is very important that you'll soon find out. Now, go prove your strength.

  *Somewhere near the tower*

  Lightning: (wakes up) Wow. That was some dream. (Notices glow coming from the tower) The battle! I better get there! (Flies into tower and watches from the top of the stairs)

  Purple Unicorn: You think you can destroy The Elements of Harmony just like that? Well, you're wrong, because the spirits of The Elements of Harmony are right here. Applejack, who reassured me when I was in doubt, represents the spirit of... honesty!

Fluttershy, who tamed the manticore with her compassion, represents the spirit of... kindness! Pinkie Pie, who banished fear by giggling in the face of danger, represents the spirit of... laughter! Rarity, who calmed a sorrowful serpent with a meaningful gift represents the spirit of... generosity! And Rainbow Dash, who could not abandon her friends for her own heart's desire represents the spirit of... loyalty! The spirits of these five ponies got us through every challenge you threw at us.

  Nightmare Moon: You still don't have the sixth Element! The spark didn't work!

  Purple Unicorn: But it did! A different kind of spark. I felt it the very moment I realized how happy I was to hear you, to see you, how much I cared about you. The spark ignited inside me when I realized that you all... are my friends! You see, Nightmare Moon, when those Elements are ignited by the... the spark, that resides in the heart of us all, it creates the sixth element: the element of... magic!

  (Ponies drop to the ground)

  Lightning: (muttering) That can't be good.

  Purple Unicorn: Why? Why did it work?

  Nightmare Moon: (Laughs) It makes me laugh how pathetic you ponies really are. There's a seventh element you foals!

  Purple Unicorn: But my book told me there was six!

  Nightmare Moon: (Laughs) The reason why your book didn't say it was because no one knows about it! (Lifts ponies up the ground with her powers) Time to say goodnight little ponies. FOREVER!!

  Lightning: (Flies in the room, and bucks Nightmare Moon in the face) Not if I have anything to say and/or do about it!

  Nightmare Moon: (Gasps) You! I thought I took care of you! Unless...(Face of Fear) No! You couldn't be!

  Lightning: Exactly! I'm-

  Purple Unicorn: (Face of hope) The Seventh Element!

  Lightning: The Element of a Pure Heart!

   (Ponies reignite the Elements of Harmony and use them against Nightmare Moon)

  Nightmare Moon: NOOOOO!!

  (Ponies drop to the floor after bright light)

  Rainbow Dash: Ugh, my head.

  Applejack: Everypony okay?

  Rarity: Oh, thank goodness.

  Fluttershy: Why Rarity, it's so lovely.

  Rarity: I know! I'll never part with it again.

  Fluttershy: No. Your necklace. It looks just like your cutie mark.

  Rarity: What? Ooh. So does yours.

  Fluttershy: (gasp)

  Pinkie Pie: Look at mine! Look at mine!

  Rainbow Dash: Aw yeah.

  Applejack: Gee, Twilight! I thought you were just spoutin' a lot of hooey, but I reckon we really do represent the elements of friendship.

  Princess Celestia: Indeed you do.

  Twilight: [gasps] Princess Celestia.

  Princess Celestia: Twilight Sparkle, my faithful student. I knew you could do it.

  Twilight Sparkle: But... you told me it was all an old pony tale.

  Princess Celestia: I told you that you needed to make some friends, nothing more. I saw the signs of Nightmare Moon's return and I knew it was you who had the magic inside to defeat her, but you could not unleash it until you let true friendship into your heart. Now if only another will as well. Princess Luna!

  Princess Luna: (gasp)

  Princess Celestia: It has been a thousand years since I have seen you like this. Time to put our differences behind us. We were meant to rule together, little sister.

  Everypony: Sister?

  Princess Celestia: Will you accept my friendship?

  Pinkie Pie: Whoa!

  Princess Luna: I'm so sorry! I missed you so much, big sister!

  Princess Celestia: I've missed you, too.

  Pinkie Pie: (blows her nose) (sobs) Hey, you know what this calls for? A Party!

  (Lightning is about to walk out but is stopped by Twilight)

  Twilight: Hey! Who are you?

  Lightning: Oh! I'm Lightning Strike. And no I'm not a prince. Just wanted to get that cleared up.

  Twilight: I'm Twilight Sparkle, and they're Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy.

  Lightning: Hi.

  Applejack: I was wondering when we would meet up again.

  Pinkie Pie: Hi! Lightning!

  Twilight: So Lightning, Why do you represent the Element of a Pure heart?

  Lightning: Don't know. I guess it has to do with saving you guys.

  Twilight: Makes sense. Wanna come to the party?

  Lightning: Sure.

  *Ponyville*

  Lightning: Can't wait to have that party. Though it may take hours to-

  Pinkie Pie: Finished!

  (The others give her an amazed look)

Lightning: Okay. Sometimes even I wonder if she's faster than me.

Rainbow: Or me.

(Party goes on and Twilight looks glummy)

  Princess Celestia: Why so glum my faithful student? Are you not happy that your quest is complete and you can return to your studies in Canterlot?

  Twilight: That's just it. Just when I learned how wonderful it is to have friends.

  Lightning: So? I don't see the downside.

  Twilight: But now I have to leave them.

  Lightning: Oh, now I get it.

  Princess Celestia: Spike take a note. I, Princess Celestia, hereby decree that the unicorn Twilight Sparkle shall take on a new mission for Equestria. She must continue to study the magic of friendship. She must report to me her findings from her new home in Ponyville.

  (Ponies cheer)

  Twilight:Oh thank you, Princess Celestia! I'll study harder than ever before!

  Lightning: Yes! Do you know what that means? We could crazy adventures, probably be in danger! I can see it now. Actually, I can't see it I just wanna be surprised.

  Pinkie Pie: Isn't this exciting? Are you excited cause I'm excited I've never been so excited, well, except for the time that I went (gasp) but I mean really- (Gets stuffed by a cupcake by Lightning)

  Lightning: Pinkie, we know the story. Just don't be Professor Expedition.

  (Ponies Laugh)

The Ticket Masters

*Sweet Apple Acres*

  Spike: No, No, Nope, Not it...

  Applejack: Thanks guys for helping with apple bucking. I bet Big Macintosh I could get these Golden Delicious in the barn by lunch time. If I win, he's gonna walk down Stirrup Street in one of Granny's girdles. (Laughs)

  Twilight: No problem at all Applejack. I'm glad the goal is lunch time. All this hard work is making me hungry.

  Lightning: Yeah! You have no idea how famished I am. I skipped breakfast just to help.

  Spike: I know right? (Twilight and Lightning give him unamused looks and returns a sheepish grin)

  Twilight: Puh-lease Spike! You've been lounging on back all day while we worked!

  Spike: Exactly! You guys are taking so long I miss snack time!

  Twilight: (Hers and Lightning's stomachs growl) (Laughs Nervously) I guess we better get some food.

  Spike: No, Nope, Nope.. Ah-ha! (Pulls out a big, shiny apple)

  Twilight: Wow Spike! That looks delicious! (Spike eats apple in one bite) Spike!

  Spike: What?

  Lightning: Not cool dude. (Spike burps out a letter and hits Lightning's face) Ow! Hot paper!

  Twilight: (Grabs letter from Lightning's face) It's a letter from Princess Celestia.

  Spike: (clears his throat and reads it) Hear ye, hear ye. Her Grand Royal Highness, Princess Celestia of Equestria, is pleased to announce The Grand Galloping Gala to be held in the magnificent capital city of Canterlot, on the 21st day of, eh, yadda yadda yadda, cordially extends an invitation to Twilight Sparkle, Lightning Strike plus one guest.

  Twilight and Applejack: The Grand Galloping Gala!

  (They both repeat the same thing over again and Spike makes a gag face)

  Spike: (Burps up tickets) Hey, look! Three Tickets!

  Twilight: Oh, I've never been to the gala. Have you Spike and Lightning?

  Spike: Nope, and I plan to keep it that way. I don't want any of that girly frilly frou- frou nonsense.

  Lightning: Went last year, And that was one of the worst experiences I've had in my life.

  Twilight: Why?

  Lightning: Because of some snotty pony kept critizing me every time the princess shows up and/or I do something he thinks is wrong. In fact, he's following me everywhere I go and nags me. He's right behind me isn't he?

  Canterlot Pony: You're not stand up straight! (Lightning teleports him back to Canterlot with no memory of him)

  Lightning: See what I mean?

  Spike: Another reason I wouldn't go to the gala.

  Twilight: Oh come on Spike. A dance would be nice.

  Lightning: Plus I'm speaking from my experience.

  Applejack: Nice? It's a heap good more than just nice. I'd love to go. Land sakes, if I had an apple stand set up, ponies would be chowin' our tasty vittles till the cows came home. Do you have any idea how much business I could drum up for Sweet Apple Acres? Why, with all that money, we could do a heap of fixin' up 'round here. We could replace that saggy old roof, and Big McIntosh could replace that saggy old plow, and Granny Smith could replace that saggy old hip.

  Lightning: Wow, that is very generous of you.

  Twilight: Well in that case, would you like to-

  Rainbow Dash: LOOK OUT!! (Crashes on Lightning) Are we talking about the Grand Galloping Gala?

  Lightning: Excuse me Rainbow Dash! But you can you get off of me?

  Rainbow Dash: Oops sorry.

  Applejack: Rainbow Dash! You told me you were too busy to help me harvest apples. What were you doing? Spyin'?

  Rainbow Dash: No, I was busy napping. (Pointing to a tree with a blanket and pillow) And just so happen to hear you two have an extra ticket?

  Twilight: Yeah. but-

  Rainbow Dash: YES! This is so awesome. The Wonderbolts perform at The Grand Galloping Gala every year. I can see it now. Everyone would be watching the sky. Their eyes riveted on The Wonderbolts, but then in would fly Rainbow Dash! (audience gasps)  I would draw their attention with my Super Speed Strut. (audience cheers) Then, I would mesmerize 'em with my Fantastic Filly Flash. And for my grand finale, The Buccaneer Blaze! The ponies would go wild! (ponies go wild) The Wonderbolts would insist that my signature moves be incorporated into their routine, and then welcome me as their newest member. Don't you guys? This is my one chance to show 'em my stuff. You gotta take me!

  Applejack: (Pulls Dash's tail) Now wait just a pony pickin' minute there. (Spits out tail) I asked for that ticket first.

  Rainbow Dash: So? That doesn't mean you own it.

  Applejack: Oh Yeah? Well I challenge you to a hoof wrestle. Winner gets ticket.

  (Both wrestle on a tree stump until Twilight stops them)

  Twilight: Girls, these are our tickets. Thank you very much. Whoever has the best reason gets the ticket, don't you think?

  Applejack: Drummin' up business for the farm?

  Rainbow Dash: A chance to audition for the Wonderbolts?

  Applejack: Money t' fixing granny's hip?

  Rainbow Dash: Living the dream.

  Twilight: Oh my, those are some good reasons are they?

  Lightning: (Sheepishly and muttering to Twilight) Personally, I just want some lunch.

  (Both their stomachs growl)

  Twilight: (Chuckles) Listen to that we are starving. I don't know about you but I can't think straight on an empty stomach. So we'll think it over lunch and get back to you two okay? (Leaves Applejack and Rainbow Dash and Spike and Lightning leave as well)

  Rainbow and Applejack: Okay. (Both go back to hoof-wrestling on the stump)

  *Ponyville*

  Spike: So who are you going to give your tickets to guys.

  Lightning: Don't know, but in my opinion I'm going full on Applejack. Rainbow Dash, eh, not so much. Besides I'm leaving the extra ticket to Twilight.

  Twilight: Also, I don't know Spike. But I really can't think straight when I'm hungry. So where should we eat?

  (The Three of them get tackled by Pinkie Pie)

  Pinkie Pie: Gah! Bats! Bats on my face! Help! Wait, these aren't... tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala?! It's the most amazing incredible tremendous super-fun wonderful terrifically humongous party in all of Equestria! I've always always always wanted to go! Ohhh...

  Lightning: She's gonna sing isn't she?

  Twilight: Yes, yes she is.

  Lightning: And here we go.

  Pinkie Pie:Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me

Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me

Hip hip

Hooray!

It's the best place for me

For Pinkie..

With decorations like streamers and fairy-lights and pinwheels and piñatas and pin-cushions. With goodies like sugar cubes and sugar canes and sundaes and sun-beams and sarsaparilla. And I get to play my favorite-est of favorite fantabulous games like Pin the Tail on the Pony!

Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me

Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me

'Cause it's the most galarrific superly-terrific gala ever

In the whole galaxy

Wheee!!

  Pinkie Pie: Oh thank you, Twilight and Lightning, it's the most wonderful-est gift ever!

  Twilight: Um, actually, we-

  Rarity: (Gasp) Are those what I think they are?

  Lightning: Well they're-

  Pinkie Pie: Yes! Twilight and Lightning are taking me to Grand Galloping Gala!

  Rarity: The gala? I design ensembles for the gala every year, but I've never had the opportunity to attend. Oh, the society, the culture, the glamour! It's where I truly belong, and where I'm destined to meet him.

  Lightning and Twilight: Him?

  Pinkie Pie: Him! Him, who?

  Rarity: Him. I would stroll through the gala, and everyone would wonder, "Who is that mysterious mare?" They would never guess that I was just a simple pony from little old Ponyville. Why, I would cause such a sensation that I would be invited for an audience with Princess Celestia herself, and the princess would be so taken with the style and elegance that she would introduce me to him, her nephew: the most handsome, eligible unicorn stallion in Canterlot. Our eyes would meet, our hearts would melt. Our courtship would be magnificent. He would ask for my hoof in marriage, and of course I would say, "Yes!" We would have a royal wedding, befitting a princess, which is (giggles) what I would become upon marrying him, the stallion of my dreams. Twilight and Lightning, I simply cannot believe you would invite Pinkie Pie so she can... party, and prevent me from meeting my true love. How could you? Hmph.

Lightning: Okay. Time out girls. First of all, Pinkie's jumping to conclusions. And Second, about "him", who is Prince Blueblood, he is-

  Spike: Hey! (Tickets get snatched by Angel)

  Fluttershy: Angel, These are perfect.

  Twilight: Uh, listen guys, We haven't decided who to give the extra ticket to.

  Rarity and Pinkie Pie: You haven't?

  Lightning: And as I was saying, jumping to conclusions, Prince Blueblood-

  Fluttershy: Um, excuse me Twilight, Lightning, I would like to ask, if it would be alright, to go the Grand Galloping Gala. If you haven't given the ticket to someone else.

  Rarity: You? You would want to go to the Gala?

  Fluttershy: Oh, no. I mean, yes, or, actually, kind of. You see, it's not so much The Grand Galloping Gala as it is the wondrous private gated garden that surrounds the dance. The flowers are said to be the most beautiful and fragrant in all of Equestria. For the night of the gala, and that night alone, would they all be in bloom... and that's just the flora! Don't get me started on the fauna. There's loons and toucans and bitterns, oh my! Hummingbirds that can really hum, and buzzards that can really buzz. White-blue jays, and red jays, and green jays, pink jays and pink flamingos!

  Twilight: Gee, Fluttershy, it sounds.. Beautiful?

  Lightning: I have no comment.

  Rainbow Dash: Wait just a minute!

  Lightning : Rainbow Dash, were you following us?

  Rainbow Dash: No. I mean, yes. I mean, maybe. Look, it doesn't matter. I couldn't risk a goody-four-shoes like you giving that ticket away to just anybody.

  Applejack: Wait just another minute!

  Twilight: Applejack, were you following us too?

  Applejack: No. I was followin' this one here she didn't try any funny business. Still trying to take mah ticket.

  Rainbow Dash: Your ticket?

  Pinkie Pie: But they're taking me!

  (Ponies argue)

  Lightning: (In his mind) Why do I feel like I'm caught in the middle? (Arguing gets loud and speaking) QUIET! (Ponies stop arguing)

  Pinkie Pie: And then I said, Oatmeal are you crazy? Oh.

  Lightning: Girls, you pressuring us for your favor to go to the Gala isn't going to work things out for you.

  Twilight: In other words, there's no use in fighting.

  Rarity: But, Twilight-

  Twilight: Eh! This is our decision and we certainly can't think straight with all this noise. (Both their stomachs growl once again) Not to mention hunger. Now go, shoo. (Ponies go away and mumble to themselves) And don't worry! We'll figure this out! Somehow.

  *Cafe*

  Twilight: (sighs) Spike, Lightning, what am I gonna do? All five of our best friends have really good reasons to go to the gala. Applejack, or Rainbow Dash? Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy, Rarity... Oh, who should go with us?

  (Lightning and Twilight's stomachs rumble)

  Lightning: I don't know, but I'm starving.

  Savior Fare: Have you've your decision?

  Twilight: I CAN'T DECIDE! (Ponies look at them weirdly)

  Spike: Twilight, he just wants to take your order.

  Twilight: Oh, I would love a daisy and daffodil sandwich.

  Lightning: I'll have same thing she's having.

  Spike: Do you have any rubies? No? Fine, I'll have the hay fries, extra crispy.

  Twilight: What do you think Spike?

  Spike: I think we have to try another restaurant. I mean, I like grass just fine, but would it hurt anybody to offer some gemstones?

  Twilight: I mean about the gala and the ticket and who I should take.

  Spike: Oh. You're still on that?

  Twilight: Spike, listen. How do I choose? And when I do choose, will the other four be mad at me? I mean, I could give up my ticket and give away two, but that would leave three disappointed ponies.

  Lightning: You could give mine away.

  Twilight: But that still leaves two disappointed ponies.

  Lightning: Oh, well this is hard. Oh! How about if you-

  Savoir Fare: Ah, your food.

  Twilight: Oh thank you. This looks so good. I'm sure everything will be much clearer once I eat.

  Lightning: About the ticket problem, The only thing I see are that there are not enough tickets to the gala. (Ponies gallop past them and spins Lightning) Whoa!

  Savoir Fare: Em, monseiur, madam? Are you going to eat your food in the rain?

  Twilight: It's not raining. (Clouds darken the sky and rain except for around the group's table) What's going on?

  Lightning: Maybe you should ask her. (Points toward the hole in the clouds)

  Rainbow Dash: Hi there, best friends forever I've ever had! Enjoying the sunny weather?

  Twilight: Rainbow Dash, what are you doing?

  Rainbow Dash: What do you mean? I just saw two of the most smartest, generous ponies about to get rained on. So I thought I kick a hole in the clouds to keep them dry. That's all.

  Lightning: (Sighs) I know I'll be sorry I asked, but this is for the ticket, isn't it?

  Rainbow Dash: No, of course not.

  Twilight: Uh-huh.

  Rainbow Dash: Seriously, I'd do it for anypony.

  Lightning: Then, why won't you do it for them? (Pointing to the ponies galloping for shelter)

  (Rainbow Dash laughs nervously)

  Twilight: Rainbow, We're not comfortable with accepting unwanted favors, so we'd appreciate it if close that cloud right now.

  Lightning: Yeah. Wait, what?

  Rainbow Dash: Okay.

  Lightning: Wait, No! Don't close it! (Rainbow makes a smirk and closes it anyway) Oh, applesticks.

  Twilight: That's better. (Gets soaked along with the sandwiches while Spike laughs)

  Lightning:(Glares at Spike) Who are you laughing at?

  Spike:Um, no one?

  Lightning: I wasn't born yesterday. (Looks at the waiter) We still have to pay for this, don't we?

  Savior Fare: Oui, monseiur.

  Lightning: Figures. (Puts money on the table) Well, you'll have to come out here and get it.

  Savior Fare: Hmph.

  Rarity: Twilight, Lightning, it's raining.

  Twilight: (Sarcastically) No, really?

  Lightning: (Sarcastically) It was a mystery until now.

  Rarity: Come with me or you'll catch a cold.

  *Clothing Bontique*

  Twilight: (Shakes water off and onto to Rarity) Oops, Sorry.

  Rarity: It's quite all right. After all, we are the best friends? Are we not? And you know what best friends do?

  Twilight: Uh...

  Rarity: Makeovers! (Pulls Twilight into dressing room)

  Twilight: Ugh, Rarity, ow, this really isn't fixing it! I mean, thank you but, ooh, that's too tight.

  Rarity: There, you are simply divine!

  Lightning: It does look nice on you.

  Twilight: (Blushes by the compliment) Thanks.

  Rarity: And for you Spike, I have a dandy little outfit for you.

  Spike: (Gets pulled into the dressing room) D-ah, ow, oh, hey, wow, watch it, whoa! (in a suit)

  Lightning: (Laughs out loud) That is hilarious!

  Twilight: Oh, Spike.

  Spike: Ugh.

  Lightning: Spike, the coastal crew just called. They need a sailor! (Laughs)

  Spike: Ugh! I told you I don't want any part of the girly gala gunk. See you back at the Library. (Runs off)

  Rarity: Oh needs him anyway?

  Lightning: (Muttering to Twilight) I could've taken a picture of him in case you get sad. (Twilight giggles)

  Rarity: And for you, Lightning, I have a gent's suit for you.

  Lightning: Holy cow! Look at the time I suddenly have to go. Bye! (Runs off but Rarity captures him with her magic) Aah! Help me! I'm being mare handled! Aaah! Ow! Very painful! Hey, no, that's not it. (Is in a stallion's formal suit) Wow! I look smashing.

  Rairty: This is about you two. How great you'll look at the Grand Galloping Gala!

  Lightning: Exactly! Wait, rewind a few seconds back.

  Twilight: Yeah, the Grand...

  Rarity: (gasp) And oh, my goodness, what a coincidence. I happen to have an ensemble of my own that matches yours to a T. We would be the belles of the ball, you and I. Everyone would be clamoring for our attention. All eyes would be on us, and then everyone would finally know, the most beautiful, most talented, most sophisticated pony in all of Equestria is Rarity the unicorn. Ah, (nervous laughter) Lightning Strike and Twilight Sparkle, of course.

  Lightning: Nice try Rarity. You're just buttering us up to get the extra ticket. Well it's not going to work. (Takes off suit along with Twilight's dress)

  Twilight: Now if you'll excuse us we've been trying all day to get some lunch.

  Applejack: Did somepony say lunch? (Pulls Twilight and Lightning out of the store)

  Lightning: Holy Thunderbolts! (Gazing at the cart with Twilight)

  Twilight: You've got to be kidding me!

  Applejack: I got apple pie, apple fritters, apple tarts, apple dumplings, apple crisps, apple crumblers, and apple Brown Betty. Uh, the dessert, not my auntie. What do you say there, best friends?

  (Lightning and Twilight's stomachs grumble)

  Applejack: Is that a yes?

  Twilight: No, No! We don't know who I'm giving the ticket to, and all these favors aren't making it any easier to decide. In fact, I'm less sure now than I was this morning. Ugh! (Runs off)

  Applejack: So that's maybe?

  Lightning: Ya think?! (Runs off with Twilight)

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Twilight: Ugh, I never thought being showered with these favors could be so annoying.

  Lightning: Tell me about it. (Opens the door) (Sarcastically) Oh, well isn't this just great?

  Fluttershy: Oh hi, Twilight and Lightning. Don't mind us we're just doing spring cleaning.

  Lightning: It's summer. It's only been a week since the Summer Sun Celebration.

  Fluttershy: Oh, well better late than never? It was Angel's idea.

  Twilight: You're doing this for the ticket aren't you?

  Fluttershy: Oh no. I'm doing this because we're best friends. Right Angel? (Gets a glare from Angel) Oh, yes. We are doing this for the ticket.

  Lightning: At least she was being honest. (Glare from Twilight) What? Doesn't count?

  (Angel presents a salad toward Twilight and Lightning and their stomachs grumble)

  Twilight: No, no, no! Well this was very nice of you and Angel I'm going to ave to ask you to leave. (Fluttershy and her animals leave)

  Spike: Hey so what's been going on with you?

  Twilight: Just the same thing.

  Lightning: Maybe we can get some peace and-

  Pinkie Pie: Surprise!

(Pinkie Pie)

Twilight and Lightning are my bestest friends

Whoopie, whoopie!

  Twilight : Pinkie...

(Pinkie Pie)

They're the cutest, smartest, all around best ponies, ponies!

  Lightning: Pinkie!

(Pinkie Pie)

I bet if I throw a super-duper fun party, party!

  Twilight: Pinkie!

(Pinkie Pie)

They'll give their extra ticket to the Gala to me!

  Twilight: PIIIIIINKIE!!!

  (Twilight land on the ground and Lightning lands on hard rock)

  Lightning: Ow! Where did that rock come from?

  Pony: Sorry.

  Pinkie Pie: Yes, guys?

  Twilight: At least the other ponies tried to subtle this ticket!

  Drizzle: Wait, what ticket?

  Pinkie Pie: Oh didn't you hear? Twilight and Lightning have an extra ticket to go to the Grand Galloping Gala!

  Lightning: Pinkie!

  Crowd: The Grand Galloping Gala!

  Pony: Has anyone told you your manes look good?

  Pony: I'll wash you dishes!

  Daisy: I'll do your gardening!

  Shoeshine: I have a cartload carrots.

  (Crowd complete surrounds the group)

  Spike: What are we going to do?

  Lightning: I've got an idea. Hey, look is that a pile of free tickets to the gala?!

  Crowd: Where?!

  Lightning: Now, phase two: RUN AND SCREAM!!

(Group runs off and the crowd chase them and eventually get corner in an allyway)

  Lightning: Guys, I just wanna let you know, you were the best friends I've ever had.

  Spike: Same here. What are we going to do? (Twilight teleports them to the Library) Ugh, warn us next time you're gonna do that.

  Twilight: Sorry. Wait a second where's Lightning?

  Lightning: (Flies through the door before anypony outside notices, breathes heavily and calms himself) Okay. This is turning out to be the worst day of my life. First, we get tickets to the Gala, next everypony's trying to get us. And to top it all off, (Twilight and Lightning's stomachs grumble) We've haven't had a bite to eat all day!

  Twilight: I known how you feel Lightning. Just lock all the doors and windows.

  Lightning: Don't have to tell me twice.

  (They all lock all windows)

  Twilight: Phew, we're completely-

  Ponies: Surprise!

  Twilight: Aaaah! I can't decide! I just can't! It's important to all of you and I just can't stand to disappoint any of you, and giving me gifts and doing me favors won't make any difference, because you're all my friends and I wanna make you all happy and I can't, I just can't!

  Lightning: In other words, please don't bribe us anymore. We went through a lot.

  Applejack: Twilight and Lightning, I didn't mean to put pressure on you both. And if it means anything, I don't want the ticket.

  Fluttershy: Me too. I feel so awful.

  Pinkie Pie: And me too. It's no fun upsetting your friends.

  Rarity: It was unfair of me to try to put force on you both.

  Rainbow Dash: Yes! That means the ticket is mine! I got the ticket, I got the ticket. (Earns mean stare at the others, especially Lightning) You know, I haven't perfected my moves for the Wonderbolts anyway. I don't need the ticket.

  Lightning: And?

  Rainbow Dash: (sighs) And I'm sorry for dropping rain on you.

  Lightning: There,all better.

  Ponies: We're sorry.

  Lightning: Anyway, I was going to give Twilight an idea for solving the problem. (Whispers idea to Twilight's ear)

  Twilight: Lightning, that's a great idea! Spike, take a note. Dear Princess Celestia, I've learned that one of the joys of friendship is sharing your blessings, but when there's not enough blessings to go around, having more than your friends can make you feel pretty awful. So, though we appreciate the invitation, we will be returning these three tickets to The Grand Galloping Gala.

  Ponies: What?!

  Twilight: If our friends can't go,we won't go either.

  Applejack: Twilight, you don't have to do that.

  Twilight: Nope, I've made up my mind. Spike, send this to Princess Celestia.

  Spike: (sends to Princess Celestia with a fire)

  Fluttershy: That means you won't go to the Gala.

  Twilight: It's okay girls, we couldn't possibly enjoy ourselves with our best friends. So I'd rather not go at all.

  Lightning: Couldn't have said it better myself.

  Spike: (makes a gaging face)

  Applejack: Well, Spike ain't that like a boy. Can't handle the least bit of sentiment.

  Lightning: I'm a stallion and I can handle it well.(Spike burps up a letter and goes right into Lightning's face again) Okay, seriously? This has got to stop.

  Twilight: A letter from the princess? That was fast.

  Spike:"My faithful student Twilight and my brave warrior Lightning, Why didn't you just say so in the first place?" Seven tickets to The Grand Galloping Gala!

  Twilight: Now we can all go.

  Lightning: The problem's solved.

  (Ponies Cheer)

  Twilight: (Hers and Lightning's stomach grumble and both laugh nervously)

  Rarity: Allow us to treat you two to dinner.

  Rainbow Dash: What a great way to apologize.

  Pinkie Pie: And to celebrate. Come on everyone, the cupcakes are on me.

  Spike: How come I don't get a ticket to the gala? Hurk! (burp) "And one for you, Spike." (giggles) I mean, gross, I have to go too?

  Lightning: What a baby. Oh that's right. He is a baby.

  Applejack: (chuckles)

Applebuck Season

  *Ponyville*

  Lightning: That's what happened three days ago Stealth. Like I said, worst day of my life ever.

  Stealth: Wow. I know I've been through that before, but I never knew it was going to be bad you, Twilight, and Spike. Also, thanks for picking me as your assistant and bodyguard.

  Lightning: No problem at all Stealth. Besides, it actually pretty obvious that I wanted to get someone who wouldn't try to eat me.

  Stealth: Those animals were not what I expected.

  *Flashback at the castle*

  Princess Celestia: Pick which ever assistant and bodyguard you want Lightning.

  Lightning: No Problem, Princess Celestia! (Goes into a room with lions, tigers, cheetahs, and a giant manticore and has a worried look) Okay this might be harder than I thought. (Sees a special fire ninja monkey) Hey, who's the monkey?

  Stealth: I'm Stealth Firefist, fire ninja, I'm called Stealth because I'm sneaky.

  Lightning: Ha, you couldn't even sneak past me because many ponies have never- (Sees Stealth isn't there) Hey, where'd you go?

  Stealth: Right behind you.

  Lightning: Wow, he's awesome! I'll take him Princess Celestia.

  *Present*

  Lightning: Yeah, but you were the perfect choice. You're small, a bit taller than Spike, not an animal that would try to chew my face off, and you're a monkey. I've always wanted one of those for some reason.

  (Ground starts rumbling)

  Stealth: Holy Bananas! What is that?!

  Rainbow Dash: STAMPEDE!!

  (Ponies start panicking)

  Pinkie Pie: (Vibrating) This makes my voice sound funny!

  Twilight: Pinkie Pie, are you crazy?! Run!

  (Lightning and Stealth go to a rooftop)

  Lightning: Hi Twilight, fancy meeting you here. I would introduce my new friend but we're in a situation.

  Mayor: Everypony, remain calm!

  Stealth: How?! No offense but I see nothing calm about this. Now I'm going to assume the panic position (Runs in circles and screams)

  Twilight: He's always like this isn't he?

  Lightning: Once you get to know him. (Sees him sucking on a foal bottle with milk in it) Yes, he's always like this.

  Rarity: Mayor, whatever shall we do?

  Stealth: Well, we could let the stampede destroy the town and rebuild it or-

  Rainbow Dash: Look!

  Stealth: Look? How's that gonna help stop the stampede?

  Twilight: No, she means really look. Over there.

  Applejack: YEE-HAW! (Rounds up the entire herd)

  (Everyone cheers while Rarity moans)

  Stealth: Wow! That's amazing!

  Applejack: Move aside Winona. Put 'em up girl!

  Pinkie Pie: This is the best rodeo I've ever seen! (Eats popcorn with Stealth)

  Stealth: First one, I've ever seen.

  Applejack: Come on, little dogies! Turn!(whistle) Winona, put 'em up! Ha hah! Gotcha. (grunt)

  Winona: (bark)

  Applejack: Attagirl. (grunts) Yee haw!

  (Ponies cheer)

  Applejack: Whoaaa. Hooie. Now what was that all about?

  Daisy Jo: (moo) (cough) Oh my! Begging your pardon, Applejack, but Mooriella here saw one of those nasty snakes.

(cows startled)

  Daisy Jo: And it just gave us all the willies, don'tcha know.

  Applejack: I completely understand. Just next time, try and steer clear of Ponyville.

  Daisy Jo: We certainly will, Applejack. So long, Winona!

(Ponies cheer)

  Crowd: Applejack!

  Applejack: Yee haw!

  Pinkie Pie: Yee haw! Ride 'em, cowpony!

  Mayor: Applejack was just... just...

  Stealth: Awesome? Amazing? Unpredictable? The last one is my personality.

  Pinkie Pie: APPLE-TASTIC!!

  Mayor: Yes! We must do something for Applejack for single-hoofedly saving the town.

  Pinkie Pie: Ooh! Ooh! I know.

  *Party*

  Pinkie Pie: A PARTY!

  Lightning: Now that was totally predictable. (Talks to Twilight) Anyway, this is my new assistant and bodyguard, Stealth Firefist.

  Twilight: Well, why did you get a monkey?

  Lightning: There were lions, tigers, cheetahs, and a giant manticore.

  Twilight: Mystery solved. Anyway I've prepared a speech. (to ponies) We all ready?

  Rarity: Just on last thing. Now we're ready.

  Twilight: Welcome, everypony! Today we are here to honor a pony we can always count on to help in matters great and small. A pony whose contributions to--

  Rainbow Dash: Did you see Applejack's slick moves out there? What an athlete. This week she's gonna help me with my new flying trick, and I know it's gonna be so awesome.

Twilight: Exactly. And...

  Pinkie Pie: This week, I get to run Sugarcube Corner for the first time.

  Twilight: What does that have to do with Applejack?

  Pinkie Pie: Oh. Applejack, one of the best bakers ever, is gonna help me. Applejack makes everything great, so free samples for everypony!

(ponies cheering)

  Twilight: Oh-kay, that's great. Now if I could just make a point without being inter--

  Fluttershy: Twilight?

  Twilight: --rupted.

  Fluttershy: Twilight, I'm so sorry, but I just wanted to mention that Applejack is also helping me this week with the official bunny census, where we count up all the new baby bunnies that were born this season. She's gonna help gather them using her wonderful herding skills.

  Twilight: Anyone else? Anyone? No? Well then, as I was trying to say... Urgh! Never mind.

  Stealth: Look on the bright side, you said some words. (gets and irritated glare from Twilight) What? Not encouraging? Okay.

  Mayor: Ah-ahem. And so, with no further ado, it is my privilege to give the prize, Pony of Ponyville Award, to our beloved guest of honor, a pony of the utmost trustworthiness, reliability, and integrity. Ponyville's most capable and dependable friend: Applejack!

  (crowd cheer)

  Spike: Cool! Way to go Applejack, that was awesome! I mean-- heh.

  Mayor Mare: Ah-ahem.

  Spike: Awkward.

  Applejack: I'm here. I'm here. (yawn) (sigh) Sorry I'm late--whoa--I was just... whoa... Did I get your tail? Miss Mayor. Thank you kindly for this here... award thingy. (yawn) It's so bright and shiny and, heh, heh heh, I sure do look funny heh. Ooo-ooo.

  Pinkie Pie: Woo-ooo.

  Applejack: Ooo-ooo.

Twilight: Okay. Well, thank you Applejack for saving us from that scary stampede, and always being there for everypony.

  Applejack: (yawn) Yeah. I like helping the ponyfolks and [yawn] and stuff. [snore] Oh, uh, yeah. Uh, Thanks.

(sounds of dragging metal)

Twilight: Was it just me, or did Applejack seem a little--

  Rainbow Dash: Tired?

  Fluttershy: Dizzy?

  Lightning: Off?

  Stealth: Exhausted?

  Rarity: Messy? (weird looks from her friends) Well, did you see her mane?

  Pinkie Pie: She seemed fine to me. Woo! Woo!

  Stealth: You know I'm not for words, but something is wrong with that mare. We should check her.

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  (Applejack is bucking apples)

  Twilight: What is that pony doing?

  Stealth: Apparently, tiring herself out.

  Lightning: Stealth, that was a rhetorical question.

  (The three go up to Applejack).

  Applejack: Whoops.

  Twilight: Hey, Applejack. Applejack. Applejack.

  Lightning: AJ WAKE UP!!

  Applejack: (Wakes up) Huh? What?

  Twilight: What is all this?

  Applejack: It's Applebuck season. Whoa.

  Twilight: Applewhat season?

  Applejack: Neh, It's what the Apple family calls harvestin' time. We gather all the apples from the trees so we can sell 'em.

  Stealth: So why are you doing it all alone?

  Applejack: 'cause Big McIntosh hurt himself.

  (Stealth has a confused look)

  Lightning: Her brother, Stealth.

  Stealth: Ohhh.

  Twilight: What about all those relatives I've met when I first came to Ponyville? Can't they help?

  Applejack: (sigh) They were just here for the Apple family reunion. They actually live all over Equestria and are busy harvestin' their own orchards. So, uh, I'm on my own. Which means, I should really get back to work. Ahem... hint hint? Get back to work?

  Twilight: Fine.

  Applejack: Could you step aside, guys?

  Lightning: AJ, we're at least five feet from you, to the left.

  Twilight: Are you sure you're okay?

  Applejack: Eh, don't any of you three worry none, I'm just fine and dandy. Whoa.

  Twilight: Do you... want some help?

  Applejack: Help? No way. no how.

  Stealth: Are you sure?

  Applejack: Yes.

  Stealth: Are you sure you're sure?

  Applejack: Yes.

  Stealth: Are you sure you're sure you're sure?

  Applejack: Yes!

  Stealth: Are you sure you're sure you're- (Stuffed by apple)

  Lightning: She said yes, Stealth.

  Stealth: Oh, okay. But In my opinion, how can you harvest the entire orchard by yourself? That would take days, maybe even weeks.

  Applejack: Is that a challenge?

  Stealth: (Weird look) No.

  Applejack: Well, I'll prove to you three that I can do it myself! Hmph.

  (Concerned looks)

  Stealth: Something tells me that she's giving off too much pride.

  Twilight: You're not the only one.

  Lightning: Yeah.

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Stealth: I'm not so sure Twilight. I don't think we should stand around and let her pride get the better of her. Like my sensei says, "He who lets his pride wear him as glasses, closes sight of their consequences." His words not mine.

  Twilight: She said that she didn't want any help. We'll just have to let her do her job.

  Spike: You know he's not wrong you know.

  Twilight: Well even if we did try to stop her, She'd still refuse and keep working anyway.

  Spike: Hopefully it won't get worse.

  (Rainbow and Lightning screaming and crashes through the roof of the library)

  Lightning: Wow, that really hurt. A lot.

  Rainbow Dash: I think somepony needs your help.

  Twilight; Applejack?

  Lightning: Was it that obvious?

  Twilight: Yes.

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  Applejack: Ow!

  Twilight: Applejack, can we talk?

  Applejack: CAN BEES SQUAWK? DON'T THINK SO!

  Lightning: No, can we talk?

  Applejack: Twenty stalks? Beans or celery?

  Stealth: We need to talk to you!

  Applejack: You're walking to the zoo? Well, who's stopping you?

  Twilight, Lightning, Stealth: We need to talk to you!!

  Applejack: Oh! Well why didn't you say so? What do ya need?

  Twilight: Rainbow Dash and Lightning dropped in to see me.

  Applejack: Well that's quite neighborly of them. I always knew you were a good friend Lightning.

  Lightning: Yeah, except we crashed through the roof of the library. And might I add that it was painful.

  Applejack: Oops, sorry. I wasn't feeling myself this morning.

  Stealth: Well you need help with this before more ponies or me, get harmed by your pride!

  Applejack: KELP?! I don't even like seaweed!

  Twilight: No! HELP YOU NEED HELP!

  Applejack: Nothin' doin', guys. I'm gonna prove to you, t'everypony, that I can do this on my own. Ow! Now if you'll excuse me, I've gotta go help Pinkie Pie.

  Twilight: Ugh.

  Stealth: (Sarcastically) Oh yes, no possible chance of disaster here.

  *Ponyville Streets*

  Stealth: I'm telling you Twilight, we have to keep trying!

  Twilight: We've already did.

  Lightning: Yeah, well haven't you heard that phrase, "If at first you don't succeed, try again." Besides with Applejack helping Pinkie Pie with cooking-

  Nurse Redheart: Twilight! Stealth! Lightning! come to the hospital! Fast! (Runs off toward the Hosptial)

  *Hospital*

  Twilight: We came as we could.

  Stealth and Lightning: Holy Thunderbolts! (Gazes at the number of patients)

  Twilight: What happened here?

  Nurse Redheart: Apparently, It was a mishap with some of the baked goods.

  Pinkie Pie: No, not baked goods, baked bads! (groans)

  Lightning: With my sentence, this could happen.

  Twilight: Applejack.

  Spike: Want one?

  Stealth: (burns Spike and destroys muffin) Have you lost your mind?! What are you trying to do? Get me into a hospital bed?!

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  Applejack: (grunt) (snore) What? Huh? (grunt) (snore)

  Twilight: Applejack, we need to talk.

  Applejack: Wha, huh? Oh, it's you, guys. (yawn) I know what you're gonna say, but the answer is still no.

  Stealth: Not to upset your applecart, but you need help.

  Applejack: Hardy har. (groan) And no I don't.

  Stealth: Here, let us help.

  Applejack: Help? No thanks. (groan) A little more... (groan) Little... (grunt) There. I'll prove that this apple can handle these apples. Come on (grunt) apples (grunt) fall off (grunt).

  Lightning: AJ, you're beating a dead tree.

  Applejack: I knew that.

  Twilight: Actually, Applejack, we had something else to talk to you about. We just came back from Ponyville Urgent Care and--

  Applejack: You know, I'm a little busy to get lectured right now, Twilight.

  Twilight: But if you'd just let us help--

  Applejack: Ugh. No, no, NO! How many times do I gotta say it? I don't need no help from nopony!

  Lightning: That pony is stubborn as a mule.

  (mule neighing)

  Lightning: Oops, No offense.

  Mule: None taken.

  *Ponyville Cafe*

  Stealth: Twilight, this has gone on long enough. We have to stop Applejack. Not only has she let her pride get the best of her, but she's cause town wide problems!

  Twilight: I understand you Stealth. But she's not going budge, and I can't think of way to convince her to let us help.

  Lightning: Well, we can't just let her keep working herself too major exhaustion. Oh, wait. She's already at that stage. Anyway, We have to stop her!

  Rainbow Dash: STAMPEDE!

  Lightning: Again?! Didn't we just have one not too long ago?!

  Stealth: This time, it's by rabbits!

  (Arrive at the homes)

  Twilight: I don't get it.

  Lightning: Their garden were destroyed by rabbits.

  Fluttershy: Oh my. Oh... Please stop, little bunnies. Oh no! Please, let's go home. Oh my goodness.

  Stealth: Okay, That's it. She just got strike three. She's out!

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  Applejack: Must (gasp) keep (gasp) buckin'... just (gasp) a few (gasp) more. Must finish harvestin'. (Stopped by a magic spell by Lightning) What?

  Lightning: This has gone on long enough AJ!

  Twilight : All right, Applejack. Your applebucking hasn't just caused you problems, it's over-propelled Pegasus' and Alicorn, practically poisoned plenty of ponies, and terrorized bushels of brand new bouncing baby bunnies. I don't care what you say, you. Need. Help.

  Applejack: (grunts) Ha! No, I don't. Look, I did it. I harvested the entire Sweet Apple Acres without your help. How d'ya like them apples?

  Lightning: Yeah, nice going AJ. You've harvested the entire half of the orchard.

  Big Macintosh: Um, how do you like them apples?

  Applejack: I don't get it where'd all the... (Passes out and has splashed in her face by Stealth) Huh? What?

  Stealth: You passed out from non-stop working. AJ, it's okay to respect that you're a hard worker. But if you let your pride lead you, not only will it cause you problems, but it affects others too. Now you're gonna accept our help.

  Applejack: (sighs) Okay, guys.

  Twilight: And we're not taking no for an- Wait what?

  Applejack: Yes, guys. I really need your help.

  Lightning: Finally, she's come to her senses.

  *Later*

  Twilight: Dear Princess Celestia,  My friend Applejack is the best friend a pony could ever have, and she's always there to help any pony. The only trouble is, when she needs help, she finds it hard to accept it, so while friendship is about giving of ourselves to friends, it's also about accepting what our friends have to offer.Your faithful student,  Twilight Sparkle.

  Lightning: P.S. My new assistant and bodyguard is very useful as well. Your brave warrior, Lightning. Done and done!

  Applejack: How about y'all take a little break? I got some fine apple juice waitin' for ya! [sigh] Girls, I can't thank you enough for this help. I was acting a bit stubborn.

  Twilight, Stealth, and Lightning: A bit?!

  Applejack: Okay. A mite stubborn, and I'm awful sorry. Now, I know the town gave me the Prized Pony award, but the real award is having you five as my friends.

  Rainbow Dash: Phew! That applebucking sure made me hungry.

  Spike: And I've got the perfect treat. (Shows bad muffins)

  Pinkie Pie: Eeew... Spike, I threw those all away. Where'd you get them?

  Spike: From the trash.

  Everybody except Spike: (in unison) EW!

  Lightning: Dude! That's disgusting!!

  Spike: Just a little nibble? Come on.

  Ponies and Stealth: Ew! Gross!

  Applejack: How about some apple pie instead.

  (Ponies agree)

  *Shop*

  Twilight: Wow, Applejack these pies are good.

  (Ponies Agreeing)

  Stealth: Yeah, and much more safer than the snack Spike offered.

  Spike: What? They taste good.

  Lightning: For you. For us, they'll give us a one way ticket to the hospital.

  (Ponies Laugh)

Griffon the Brush Off

  *Ponyville Park*

  Pinkie Pie:  Hoof-biting action overload! She was like a stunt superstar, flying higher and higher, and then Rainbow Dash swooped down--swoosh--and right before she hit the ground--shoom-she pulled up--vrrrmmm!

  Twilight: Uh-huh.

  Stealth: Then what happened next Pinkie?

  Pinkie Pie: And then she looped around and around like whoo whoo whoo whoo whoo whoo whoo!

  Twilight: Uh-huh, hey looks there's Rainbow Dash. Maybe you could talk to her. (Realized Pinkie Isn't there) Where'd she go?

  Lightning: She left at least a second ago. We'll go chase her and Rainbow Dash (Puts Stealth on his back and flies)

  Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash!

  Rainbow Dash: (grunt) Pinkie Pie? Not again.

  Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash.

  Rainbow Dash: Not now, Pinkie Pie.

  Pinkie Pie: But, but Rainbow Dash–

  Lightning: You should to listen to her. It's very important!

  Rainbow Dash: I'm in the middle of something.

  Pinkie Pie: But–

  Stealth: It's gonna pay off!

  (Lightning stops flying)

  Rainbow Dash: I said not now--( crashes into the mountain and grunts)

  Pinkie Pie: We were gonna tell you to look out for that mountain.

  Rainbow Dash: (grumble)

  Lightning: Well I'm going to off. Have fun with Pinkie Pie Stealth!

  Stealth: Bye Lightning!

  *Ponyville*

  (Stealth and Pinkie Pie are looking for Rainbow Dash and come up toward Twilight)

  Pinkie Pie: Twilight, have you seen Rainbow Dash anywhere?

  Twilight: Isn't she up there? (Pointing toward a cloud)

  Stealth: Hey, Rainbow Dash!

  Rainbow Dash: (Grunts)

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  Rainbow Dash: Phew, That was close.

  Pinkie Pie and Stealth: Hi, Rainbow Dash!

  Rainbow Dash: Aah!

  *Golden Oaks Library Rooftop*

  Rainbow Dash: Phew.

  Pinkie Pie: Hi, again!

  Rainbow Dash: Aah!

  *Lake*

  Rainbow Dash: Phew.

  Stealth: Hey Rainbow Dash!

  Rainbow Dash: Aah- forget it.

  Stealth: We just want a favor.

  Rainbow Dash: Okay.

  *Ponyville*

  Pinkie Pie: Over to the right. No no, a little to the left. Oh wait, back to the right. Now a little leftish while staying rightly. Stop. Hmm. Maybe a few inches to the south. Now a couple centimeters north. Okay. One more smidgimeter to the--

  Rainbow Dash: Pinkie Pie!

  Pinkie Pie: Uh, Perfect! Wait for our signal.

  (Spike is walking by carrying scrolls, Stealth gives signal, Rainbow Dash kicks the cloud causing a bolt to strike and scaring Spike who yelps)

  (Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Stealth snicker then laugh out loud)

  Pinkie Pie: Oh, look guys. We scared Spike into the hiccups.

  Spike: (chuckles) Good one, Pinkie (hiccup) Pie (hiccup) and (hiccup) Stealth (hiccup) You're always pulling a fast one (hiccup) on me. (hiccup) Nnaa--

  Stealth: You're not hurt are you?

  Spike: Ne--(hiccup)--eh, don't be (hiccup) silly, dragons are (hiccup) fire-proof.

  Pinkie Pie: Oh, okay, good.

  (Stealth, Pinkie, and Rainbow Dash laugh again)

  Spike: I wish the same thing (hiccup) were true with scrolls.

  Stealth: I'll be right back (Rushes off to Castle)

  *Canterlot Castle*

  Princess Celestia: (Gasp)

  Stealth: Sorry, Princess! Accidental send! (Rushes back to Ponyville)

  Princess Celestia: (Chuckles)

  *Ponyville*

  Stealth: Back! Sorry I took so long.

  (Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie Laugh)

  Pinkie Pie: Have you ever seen anything more hilarious? (laughs)

  Rainbow Dash: I can think of one thing. (Kicks cloud causing another bolt to strike)

  Pinkie Pie: Aah! (hiccup) (giggles) (hiccup) (chuckles) (hiccup) (laughs) (hiccup)

  Rainbow Dash: I didn't take you guys for pranksters, Pinkie Pie and Stealth.

  Stealth: My personality is unpredictable.

  Pinkie Pie: Are you (hiccup)  kidding? (hiccup) I love to pull pranks. It's all (hiccup) in good fun, and Pinkie Pie lo--(hiccup)--oves to have (hiccup) fun! (hiccup)

  Rainbow Dash: You know Pinkie Pie and Stealth, you're not as annoying as I thought.

  Pinkie Pie: (hiccup)

  Rainbow Dash: You wanna hang out?

  Pinkie Pie: (hiccup) That'd be (hiccup) I'd really (hiccup) When do (hiccup) I mean (hiccup) When would you (hiccup)...

  Stealth: A simple nod would do.

  Pinkie Pie: Mmm-hmm.

*Clothing Boutique*

  Rainbow Dash: Is she even home?

  Stealth: Trust me she is. I even saw her go in.

  Rainbow Dash: Here she comes!

  Rarity: (comes out smells the flowers) Ooo. Ah-choo!

  (Stealth, Rainbow, and Pinkie laugh and come out of the bush)

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  (Twilight Writes down step and writing disappears, realizes it and sees Rainbow, Pinkie, and Stealth are in the bushes holding a bottle of invisible ink. Twilight smiles)

  *Ponyville*

  Lightning: So, that's what happened at that time, Flash.

  Flash: Wow. never knew a pony could be that stubborn.

  Lightning: (notices a quarter) Hey a quarter! (Tries to pull quarter off with his magic and is still stuck to the ground) I don't get it.

  (Both notices Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Stealth are laughing)

  Lightning: (Smiles) Very funny guys.

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  (Applejack come out of the barn and notices all the apples are painted)

  Applejack: Huh?! Land sakes!

  Stealth: (French Accent) Zou can zank ze artists. We french art prodegies. We alzo specialize in sculp-tures

  (Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie laugh, then Applejack throws apples at them and the three speed away. Apple lands in a bucket of water and Applejack chuckles)

  *Lake*

  (Fluttershy is feeding fish)

  Pinkie Pie: Who should we prank next?

  Rainbow Dash: How about Fluttershy?

  (Pinkie Pie spits out the toy)

  Stealth: Hold on! We cannot prank Fluttershy. I've been here long enough to know she's very, very sensitive.

  Pinkie Pie: Yeah, even our most harmless prank will hurt her feelings.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah, you're right.  We need another victim who's made of tougher stuff.

  Pinkie Pie: I can think one.

  Stealth: So can I.

  Rainbow Dash: Who?

  Stealth: Look down.

  Rainbow Dash: (Looks at her reflection of the lake and has a black painted eye) Oh, good one guys!

  (Stealth, Pinkie, and Rainbow Laugh)

  *Ponyville*

  Stealth: That was amazing! Maybe we should do another prank.

  Rainbow: Yeah. (Looks at a plant cactus in sunglasses. hat, and clothes) Dude, that is just wrong.

  Stealth: What? I didn't say anything.

  Pinkie: She's means to that thing.

  Rainbow: Yeah, he said he's going to get you.

  Stealth: What?! I'll fix him. (Goes up to cactus) Hey buddy! You wanna mess with me? I'll mess you up, you won't even walk right. (Tries to beat up cactus which is hurting back and completely ruins it) There that's better. I'm thirsty, I'll drink this apple juice. (Drinks apple juice and comes out him through the holes of body. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie are snickering) That's funny. I'm still thirsty. (Drinks apple juice and comes back out of him again. (Rainbow and Pinkie laugh out loud) What's so funny? (realizes) Oh, good one guys.

(The three laugh)

  *The Next Day*

  Pinkie Pie: (With a funny face prop on) Rise and shine Rainbow Dash! We have a whole day of pranking to-(notices a griffon) Ooh.

  Rainbow Dash: Mornin' Pinks, Stealth. Gilda, this my gal and monkey pal, Pinkie Pie and Stealth Firefist.

  Stealth: It's true, I'm a monkey.

  Gilda: Hey what's up?

  Rainbow Dash: Pinkie and Stealth, this is Gilda. She's a griffon.

  Pinkie Pie: What's a griffon.

  Stealth: It's a half eagle, half lion creature. They're kinda cool actually.

  Gilda: And all awesome. (Hoof to claw bump with Rainbow Dash)

  Rainbow Dash: Gilda's my best friend from my days at Junior Speedster flight camp. Hey, remember the chant?

  Gilda: Sha, they made us recite it every morning, I'll never get that lame thing out of my head.

  Rainbow Dash: Sooo...

  Gilda: Ugh. Only for you, Dash.

  Rainbow Dash and Gilda: Junior Speedsters are our lives, Sky-bound soars and daring dives Junior Speedsters, it's our quest, To some day be the very best!

  Pinkie Pie: (laughs) Oh that was awesome, and it gave me a great idea for a prank. Gilda, you game?

  Gilda: Huh. Well, I groove on a good prank as much as the next griffon. But Dash, you promised me we'd get a flying session in this morning.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah, uh, well, Pinkie Pie, you don't mind, do you? Gilda just got here. We'll catch up with you later.

  Pinkie Pie: Oh. Um, well sure, no problem. Have fun you guys, I'll, uh, just catch up with you-- (sigh) later. (blows party hooter sadly)

  Stealth: We'll get a chance Pinkie Pie.

  Pinkie Pie: (Brightens up) You're totally right!

  *Later*

  Gilda and Rainbow Dash: (laughing)

  Gilda: Whoa, that was sweet. Just like old times.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah, only faster. So now what?

  Pinkie Pie: Hey there.

  Stealth: Hi, girls!

  Gilda and Rainbow Dash: Huh?

  Pinkie Pie: It's later. And we caught up.

  Stealth: (to Rainbow Dash) Somehow, she thinks 5 minutes is later.

  Rainbow Dash: Pinkie Pie, Stealth, you are so random.

  Gilda: Hey Dash, think you got enough gas left to beat me to that cloud?

  Rainbow Dash: A race? You are so on.

  Gilda: One, two, three, go. (Both race off)

  Pinkie Pie: Hey!

  Rainbow Dash: I win.

  Gilda: As if. I won, dude.

  Rainbow Dash: No way.

  Gilda: Yes way.

  Rainbow Dash: Oh, come on, I was way ahead of you.

  Gilda: Uh, I don't think so.

  Rainbow Dash: Oh Geez, dream on.

  Gilda: Remember back in camp? I–

  Rainbow Dash: There is no way you beat me.

  Gilda: Whatever.

  (Pinkie Pie and Stealth are on a flying invention)

  Pinkie Pie: Wow guys, that was really close, but I think Rainbow Dash beat you by a teeny weeny itty bitty hair, or a teeny weeny itty bitty feather.

  Stealth: To me it kinda was a tie. But take Pinkie Pie's word for it.

  Rainbow Dash: Hah, see? Good thing Pinkie Pie's here to keep you honest, G.

  Gilda: Okay... Dash, last one to that cloud up there is a gnarly dragon egg. Go! (To Pinkie and Stealth) I think the high altitude is making you dizzy. (Pops ballons)

  Pinkie Pie and Stealth Firefist: Wait for us!

  *Higher Cloud*

  Pinkie Pie: Wait, guys! Oh wow, you guys almost got away from us that time.

  Gilda: So, Dash, got any new moves in your tricktionary, or are you 100% old school?

  Rainbow Dash: New moves? Heh, sit back G, this is gonna take a while.

  Gilda: Hey Pinkie, Stealth, c'mere.

  Pinkie Pie and Stealth Firefist: Yeah?

  Gilda: Don't you know how to take get lost for an answer? Dash doesn't need to hang with some dweebs like you now that I'm around. You're dorkin' up the skies, Stinkie Pie, and Lame Dorkfist, so make like a bee and BUZZ OFF.

  Pinkie Pie and Stealth Firefist: (gasp) Whaaa-aaa–

  Rainbow Dash: Try matching that. Hey, where's Pinkie Pie, Stealth and their crazy contraption?

  Gilda: Eh, they left. Something about being as busy as a bee.

  Pinkie Pie: (at the ground with Stealth) Hmph!

  Stealth: (Growls)

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Twilight: Are you sure this old friend of Rainbow Dash is mean Pinkie and Stealth?

  Pinkie Pie: Um, yeah. She keeps stealing Rainbow Dash away, she pops my balloons, and she told us to buzz off. I've never met a griffon this mean.

  Lightning: Have you even met a griffon before?

  Pinkie Pie: Well, actually, I've never met a griffon at all, but I bet if I had, she wouldn't have been as mean and grumpy as Gilda.

  Stealth: She's right guys. I've met grumpy creatures who haven't had any sleep in ten nights in a row more nice than her.

  Twilight: You know what I think, guys? You're jealous.

  Pinkie and Stealth: What?!

  Spike: Green with envy, or with Pinkie Pie, pink with envy.

  Twilight: Listen guys, I don't want to upset you, but just because Rainbow Dash has another friend doesn't make Gilda a grump. I mean, perhaps it's you, Pinkie and Stealth, who needs to improve their attitude.

  Stealth: Are you kidding me?! There is no way I'm jealous of a friends of Rainbow Dash's!

  Pinkie Pie: Improve my attitude? But I... D... B.. It's Gilda that... D... Are you seri...(scream of frustration) (Leaves)

  Stealth: I don't need this either. (Leaves with Pinkie Pie)

  Twilight: (sigh)

  Lightning: Wow. I've never seen Pinkie Pie so upset before.

  Twilight: It's just because they're jealous.

  Lightning: Something's telling me it's not because they're jealous Twilight. Well I'm going to go help if Fluttershy needs help with her animals.

  Twilight: You're an animal pony?

  Lightning: In a way, yes. I also way with them.

  *With Fluttershy*

  Lightning: Hi Fluttershy! I'm here just like you promised.

  Fluttershy: Oh thanks for coming with me Lightning. You can help me escort these ducks and their mama.

  Lightning: No Problem Fluttershy. Just lead the way.

  *In Town*

  Fluttershy: Alright little ones, this way, this way. Mama duck, you're free and clear. (Bumps into Gilda)

  Gilda: Hey!

  Fluttershy: Oops, excuse me.

  Gilda: I'M WALKING HERE!

  Fluttershy: I'm sorry, it's just that...

  Gilda: (Mockingly) I'm sorry, I'm sorry. (Normal) How about you watch where you're going you loser!

  Lightning: No! You watch where you're going jerk!

  Gilda: How about you back off?!

  Lightning: No! (Gilda roars at him) Oh come on! I've heard louder roars from mimes! (Gilda breathes in the roar but stuffed by an apple with Lightning responsible)

  Gilda: (Spits out apple) Hmph, these lame ponies are driving me buggy. I gotta bail. (Flies away)

  Lightning: (muttering) Coward. (Turns to Fluttershy) It's okay Fluttershy. She's gone.

  Fluttershy: (sobs) Okay.

  Lightning: How about we go to Twilight?

  Fluttershy: (stops and sobbing and smiles and bit) Okay.

*Golden Oaks Library*

  Lightning: And that's who we ran into. She even hurt Fluttershy's feelings. What a jerk.

  Twilight: I guess Pinkie Pie and Stealth were right. Gilda was mean.

  Pinkie Pie: (Flashes in through door with Stealth) Party! Come by later! (Flashes out with Stealth)

  Lightning: She is very fast. How about a party Fluttershy?

  *Sugarcube Corner Party*

  Applejack: Who's this Gilda I've heard about?

  Rarity: I hear she's an old friend of Rainbow Dash. (Notices Twilight, Lightning, and Fluttershy walking over to them) Have you three met them.

  Fluttershy: I, um, have met her.

  Lightning: (muttering) I wish I haven't.

  Applejack: Did you say something Lightning?

  Lightning: Oh, nothing AJ. (To Twilight) I don't know why Pinkie Pie and Stealth threw a party for Gilda.

  Twilight: I know, she's a jerk like you said.

  (Pinkie Pie walks Gilda into the party)

  Pinkie Pie: Gilda! I'm so honored to throw you one of my signature Pinkie Pie parties, and I really, truly, sincerely, hope you feel welcome here amongst all us pony folk and of course Spike and Stealth. (Holds out hoof)

  Gilda: (Shakes Pinkie's hoof but is shocked instead)

  Pinkie and Stealth: (laughs)

  (Ponies Laugh)

  Lightning: Ooh, a little shock and awe I always say.

  Rainbow Dash: Oh Pinkie Pie, the old hoof-shake buzzer. You are a scream.

  Gilda: Yeah (chuckles nervously) uh, good one, Pinkie Pie.

  Rainbow Dash: Come on G, I'll introduce you to some of my other friends.

  Gilda: Right behind you Dash. (To Pinkie Pie and Stealth Stormfist) I know what you're up to.

  Stealth: Oh good.

  Gilda: Rrrh. I know what you're planning.

  Pinkie Pie: (giggles) Well, I hope so. This wasn't supposed to be a surprise party.

  Gilda: I mean, I've got my eye on you both.

  Pinkie Pie: And I got my eye on you. (To ponies) Everyone, I'd like you all to meet Gilda, a long-time, dear friend of Rainbow Dash. Let's honor her and welcome her to Ponyville.

   Gilda: Vanilla Lemon Drops don't mind if I do. (Chews then her face heats up breathing out fire for Pinkie Pie and Stealth to roast marshmallows for their s'mores) HOT!

  Rainbow Dash: G! The Punch!

  (Gilda goes over to the punch but glass breaks and the juice is spilled over her feathers.)

  Stealth: Well what do ya know? Hot vanilla lemon drops and punch served in dribble glass.

  Pinkie Pie: How did that happen?

  Rainbow Dash: Ha! Ha! Priceless!

  Gilda: (Sarcastically) Yeah, Hilarious.

  Rainbow Dash: G! Look, presents!

  (Gilda excitedly goes over to presents, opens them and spitting snakes come out, and surprises her)

  (Ponies Laugh)

  Applejack: Spittin' snakes. Heh, Somepony pulled that on me last month.

  Gilda: (Sarcastically) Ha, ha. I bet I know who that was.

  Pinkie Pie: You do?

  *Later at the party*

  Pinkie Pie: Cake time everypony!

  Spike: Ooh! Can I blow out the candles?

  Twilight: Why don't we let Gilda do it Spike?

  Lightning: Yeah after all, she is the guest of honor.

  Gilda: (Pushes Spike aside) Exactly! (Blows out candles, then it relights again. Tries again for about four times)

  (Ponies Laugh)

  Spike: Relighting candles. I love that prank!

  Stealth: I wonder who could've done that?

  Gilda: Yeah, I wonder.

  Spike: (digging through cake) Who cares this cake is amazing!

  Twilight: Spike!

  Spike: What? It's great.

  Lightning (Eating a slice of cake) He's not wrong. It tastes pretty good.

  Rainbow Dash: Hey G, you're not upset about some silly candles, are you?

  Gilda: No way Dash, like I said, I'm down with a good prank.

  Rainbow Dash: Come on then, let's have some cake.

  Gilda: (To Pinkie Pie and Stealth) Hey, I'm watching you two. Like a hawk.

  Pinkie Pie: Why? Can't you watch me like a griffon?

  Applejack: Hey y'all, it's pin the tail on the pony. Let's play.

  Rarity: Oh, my favorite game. Can I go first? Can I have the purple tail?

  Gilda: Well, I am the guest of honor, and I'll have the purple tail.

  Pinkie Pie: Yeah, Gilda should definitely go first. Let's get you blindfolded. (Blindfolds Gilda)

  Gilda: (Spike and Stealth spin Gilda) Hey what-- ugh-- what are you doing? Rrrah.

  Pinkie Pie: We're spinning you around and around and then you can pin the tail on the pony. Now just walk straight ahead and pin the tail.

  Gilda: (mockingly) Now just walk straight ahead and pin the tail.(Normal) Hmph, yeah, right. This is another prank, isn't it? I'm going this way.

  Pinkie Pie: Wait. The poster is this--

  Gilda: (Slips on cake) Whoa whaa waah waah waaaaah (groans and has the tail on her beak)

  Stealth: Uh, Gilda. You put the tail on the wrong end.

  (Room fills with laughter the Gilda Roars with anger)

  Gilda: This is your idea of a good time? I've never met a lamer bunch of dweebs in all my life. And Stealth Firefist and Pinkie Pie, you! You are the king and queen lame-os with your weak little party pranks. Did you really think you could make me lose my cool? Well, Dash and I have ten times as much cool as the rest of you put together. Come on Dash, we're bailing on this pathetic scene. (Rainbow Dash stands there with an angry face) Come on Rainbow Dash. I said, we're leaving.

  Rainbow Dash: You know Gilda, I was the one who set up all those weak pranks at this party.

  Gilda: (gasp) What?

  Stealth: Ooh.

  Rainbow Dash: So I guess I'm queen lame-o.

  Gilda: (Weak Laugh) Come on, Dash, you're joshing me.

  Rainbow Dash: They weren't all meant for you specifically, it was just dumb luck that you set them all off.

  Pinkie Pie: I shoulda known, that dribble cup had Rainbow Dash written all over it.

  Gilda: No way. It was Pinkie Pie and Stealth, they set up this party to trip me up, to make a fool of me.

  Pinkie Pie: Us? We threw this party to improve your attitude. I thought a good party might turn that frown upside down.

  Stealth: Yeah, I followed her suggestion to see if that would follow.

  Rainbow Dash: And you sure didn't need any help making a fool of yourself. You know, this is not how I thought my old friends would treat my new friends. If being cool is all you care about, maybe you should go find some new cool friends someplace else.

  Gilda: Rrgh. Yeah? Well you, you, you are such a, a flip-flop: cool one minute and lame the next.

  Lightning: You've worn out your welcome Gilda. There's a door, maybe you should go through it and leave.

  Gilda: (Growls and lunges at Lightning, but light engulfs the entire room. Pushed back to the floor, shoots widened eyes at Lightning, knowing he's not the alicorn to mess with) Hmph, Well, when you all decide not to be lame anymore give me a call (Leaves)

  (Mane 5 of the 6 come to see if Lightning is okay)

  Lightning: Don't worry, I'm okay girls.

  Rainbow Dash: No cool.

  Spike: Talk about a party pooper. I wonder where that light came from.

  Merry May: Um, what just happened?

  Pony: Really awkward.

  Rainbow Dash: I'm sorry everypony, for bringing Gilda here. I didn't know how rude she was. And Pinkie Pie and Stealth, I'm really sorry she ruined that awesome party you put on for her.

  Stealth: Eh, It's okay. No harm done. If you want to hang out with jerks that's your business.

  Rainbow Dash: I'd rather not hang out with her at all. I'd want to hang out with you guys.

  Stealth: Yes!

  Pinkie Pie: Shake?

  (Three of them reach out to shakes hands with each other but shock themselves and laugh)

  Stealth: You know me so well girls.

  Twilight: Hey Pinkie, Stealth, sorry I accused you of misjudging Gilda. Looks like I'm the one who misjudged you.

  Pinkie Pie: It's okay Twilight, even you can't be a super smart smarty smart-pants all the time. Come on everypony, there's still a whole lotta party to finish.

  (ponies cheer)

  Twilight: Dearest Princess Celestia, Today I learned that it's hard to accept when somepony you like wants to spend time with somepony who's not so nice. Though it's impossible to control who your friends hang out with, it is possible to control your own behavior. Just continue to be a good friend. In the end, the difference between a false friend and the one who is true will surely come to light. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle. (Spike sends letter)

  Stealth: Oh, bananas. I sent her the wrong ink again. I'll fix it! (Rushes off toward castle)

  Twilight: Oh, Stealth.

  (Ponies laugh)

  *Canterlot Castle*

  Princess Celestia: Dear Twilight Sparkle, My faithful student... (Ink disappears) Oops wrong ink. (Stealth comes back)

  Stealth: Sorry, Princess! I sent you the wrong ink again. Well I better go back to the party. (Rushes back to Party)

  Princess Celestia: (Chuckles)

Boast Busters

  *Ponyville*

   (Lightning and Stealth are walking through the town peacefully and hear a pony in the center annoucing)

  Trixie: Come and see the Great and Powerful TRIXIE!!

  Lightning: (Sighs) Are you kidding me?! (Walks to the center of town with Stealth) It's bad enough we had to deal with Gilda, now this joker? What is life full of problems?

  Stealth: Lightning, it's like asking, "Why aren't bananas alive and how come they can't jump right into our mouths?" That's what I hope happens someday.

  Lightning: (unamused expression)

  Stealth: What? I thought you would understand.

  (Both arrive at the stage)

  Rarity: My, my, my, what boasting!

  Spike: Come on, no pony's as magical as Twi— Twi— Twi— Oh! (clears throat) Hey, Rarity, I, uh— Mustache!

  Twilight: There's nothing wrong with being talented, is there?

  Applejack: Nothin' at all, 'cept in when someone goes around showin' it off like a school filly with fancy new ribbons.

  Rarity: Just because one has the ability to perform lots of magic does not make one better than the rest of us.

  Rainbow Dash: Especially when ya got me around being better than the rest of us. (laughter) (Look from Applejack) Eh, I mean, yeah, uh, magic shmagic. Boo!

  Twilight: (Notices Lightning and Stealth) Lightning, Stealth? What are you guys doing here?

  Lightning: Our attention was caught by the worst boaster we've heard yet.

  Trixie: Well, well, well, it seems we have some neighsayers in the audience. Who is so ignorant as to challenge the magical ability of the Great and Powerful Trixie? Do they not know that they're in the presence of the most magical unicorn in all of Equestria?

  Rarity: (raspberry) Just who does she think she is?

  Spike: Yeah! Since we all know that Twilight here is—

  Twilight: Spike! Shhh!

  Lightning: What makes you special?! You say you're the most magical unicorn in Equestria, but you're just a joke!

  Trixie: (Pulls Lightning toward her) You dare to challenge me pathetic alicorn? I'm even more powerful than you are.

  Lightning: (Laughs) You couldn't even win a magical contest even if you were the only unicorn left. (Mane 6, Spike, and Stealth laugh) I've know squirrels more magical than you! (Mane 6, Spike, and Stealth laugh)

  Trixie: You little! (Throws up Lightning in the sky who is now using his wings to keep him afloat)

  Lightning: Hey Trixie! Here's a strong message! (Drops 5 heavy, bricks on her head, Mane 6, Spike, and Stealth laugh once again, one of them says, "You are a boaster. I know a unicorn more magical than you!")

  Trixie: Hmph. There is no unicorn more magical than me!

  Lightning: You'll soon find out Trixie! That You're just a joke!

  Trixie: Hmph. As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted by a fool...

  Lightning: I've got more bricks where that's coming.

  Trixie:(Stops her insult and continues) I am the most skilled unicorn Equestria has ever seen!

  Rainbow Dash: So, "Great and Powerful Trixie". First of all, what makes you think you can do that to my friend? Second, What makes you think you're so awesome, anyway?

  Trixie: Heh, why, only the Great and Powerful Trixie has magic strong enough to vanquish the dreaded ursa major and demands respect.

  (fanfare, fireworks)

  Audience: Ahh!

  Stealth: (To Lightning) Lame. I've seen better.

  Snips: What?

  Snails: No way!

  Trixie: When all hope was lost, the ponies of Hoofington had no one to turn to, but the Great and Powerful Trixie stepped in, and with her awesome magic, vanquished the ursa major and sent it back to its cave deep within the Everfree Forest!

  Snips and Snails: Saw, sweet!

  Snips: That settles it.

  Snails: Trixie truly is the most talented, the most magical, the most awesome unicorn in Ponyville.

  Snips: No, in all of Equestria!

  Spike: How do you know? You didn't see it! And besides, Twi— (zip) Mmph! M-mmph!

  Trixie: (laughter) It's true, my enthusiastic little admirers. Trixie is most certainly the best in Ponyville.

  (crickets)

  Stealth: Hey Trixie! I have one word to say. BOO!! You stink! (Mane 7 and Spike Laugh)

  Trixie:(Growls) Don't believe the Great and Powerful Trixie? (chuckles) Well then, I hereby challenge you, Ponyvillians. Anything you can do, I can do better. Any takers? Anyone? Hmm? Or is Trixie destined to be the greatest equine who has ever lived?!

  Stealth: (Imitates cricket noises) I think I know some unicorn. And her name is Twi- (zip) Mmph! Mmph!

  Twilight: Stealth! Shhh! There's no way I'm going to use my magic now, guys. Especially since—

  Trixie: Hmm, how about you! (Points to Twilight)

  Twilight: (gulps)

  Twilight: I— I—

  Trixie: Well, little hayseed?

  Applejack: That's it! I can't stand for no more of this!

  Spike: You show her, AJ!

  Applejack: Can your magical powers do this? (Uses lasso)

  Audience: Whooo! (cheers)

  Applejack: Top that, missy.

  Trixie: Oh ye of little talent. Watch and be amazed at the magic of Trixie!

  Applejack: Whoa! Uh!

  Audience: (laughter and cheers)

  Trixie: Once again, the Great and Powerful Trixie prevails.

  Rainbow Dash: There's no need to go struttin' around and showin' off like that.

  Trixie: Oh?

  Rainbow Dash: That's my job! (Flies around amazing the crowd) They don't call me "Rainbow" and "Dash" for nothin'!

  Audience: (cheers)

  Trixie: When Trixie is through, the only thing they'll call you is loser.

  Rainbow Dash: Whoa! Whoa! Whoa-a-a-a! (gulp) I think I'm (gulp) gonna be sick.

  Trixie: Seems like any pony with a dash of good sense would think twice before tussling with the Great Trixie.

(thunder)

  Rainbow Dash: Ow! (Gets zapped)

  (laughter)

  Spike: What we need is another unicorn to challenge her. Someone with some magic of her own.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah! A unicorn to show this unicorn who's boss.

  Applejack: A real unicorn to unicorn tussle.

  Twilight: Uh...

  Rarity: Enough. Enough, all of you. I take your hint, but Rarity is above such nonsense. Rainbow Dash and Applejack may behave like ruffians, but Rarity conducts herself with beauty and grace.

  Lightning: Okay, now you're sounding like "you know who" doing "you know what."

  Trixie: Ooo, what's the matter? Afraid you'll get a hair out of place in that rat's nest you call a mane?

  Rarity: Oh, it. Is. On! You may think you're tough with all of your so-called powers, but there's more to magic than your brutish ways. A unicorn needs to be more than just muscle. A unicorn needs to have style.

   Audience: Ooh!

  Rarity: A unicorn is not a unicorn without grace and beauty.

  Spike: Rarity won't let Trixie get the best of her! She's strong, she's beautiful, she's—

  Audience: (gasps)

  Lightning: Oh, Thunderbolts.

  Rarity: Quick! I need a mirror! Get me a mirror! What did she do to my hair? I know she did something terrible to my hair!

  Twilight: Nothing.

  Rainbow Dash: It's fine.

  Applejack: It's gorgeous.

  Lightning: It's all good.

  Spike and Stealth: It's green. (Looks from Twilight, Lightning, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash) What?

  Rarity: Ugh, no. Green hair! Not green hair! (cries) Such an awful, awful color! (cries and runs away)

  Golden Harvest: Well, I never!

  Spike: Well Twilight, guess it's up to you. Come on, show her what you're made of.

  Twilight: What do you mean? I'm nothing special.

  Spike: Yes, you are! You're better than her!

  Twilight: I'm not better than anyone.

  Trixie: Hah! You think you're better than the Great and Powerful Trixie? You think you have more magical talent? Well, come on, show Trixie what you've got. Show us all.

  Twilight: Who, me? I'm just your run-of-the-mill citizen of Ponyville. No powerful magic here. I, uh... I think I hear my laundry calling. Sorry, gotta go.

  Spike: Twilight?

  Trixie: Ha! Once again, the Great and Powerful Trixie has proven herself to be the most amazing unicorn in all of Equestria. Huh, was there ever any doubt?

  Lightning: Yeah! Right here you big joke! You think you're so great? How about you bring a real ursa major and bring it to us?! (Audience and Spike agreeing)

  Trixie: Trixie would do that but that is far too dangerous! Even a simple fool would know that.

  Stealth: She's right Lightning. Oh wait! I'm speaking to some simple fool who boasts and is pathetic at the same time!

  Trixie: (Growls)

  Stealth: Just wait Trixie! Your fame will go down the drain faster than water!

  Trixie: You think you're friend is more powerful than me? Come and challenge me!

  Lightning: I don't need to challenge you! I already know I'm more powerful than you! Also, you're just pathetic and foolish thinking you're better anybody.

   Trixie: (Growls) Come back here I want a challenge! (Lightning and Stealth walk away knowing they've won without using magic)

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Spike: Twilight, would you put down that book and just listen to me?

  Twilight: Didn't you see how they hated Trixie's bragging, Spike? If I go out there and show off my magic, I run the risk of losing them as friends.

  Lightning: Twilight. This is different You'll be using your magic to stand up for your friends!

  Twilight: No, guys, it's exactly the same.

  Spike: Come on, Twilight, any one of these tricks, even the teeniest, would be enough to show up Trixie.

  Twilight: I don't want to be seen as a bragger like Trixie.

  (door slam, door open)

  Stealth: But you're the best! I bet you're even more powerful than Lightning.

  Lightning: Yeah, and I'm an alicorn!

  Twilight: Uh. Please, guys, I said no!

  Spike: (sighs) If that's the way you want to be, then fine.

  Lightning: Come on Stealth let's go for a walk.

  *Later that Evening in Ponyville*

  Stealth: I guess Twilight doesn't know the difference between show boasting and show standing up.

  Lightning: We just have to hope that- (Ground rumbles)

  Stealth: Uh, what was that? (Loud Roar and a Ursa come into view)

  Lightning and Stealth: Oh, nuts and bolts.

  (Ponies see the commotion and panic)

  Lightning and Stealth: (Run and scream to the Library)

  Twilight: Guys! What are you doing here?

  Stealth: (Sarcastically) Hmm, Let me think. We ran and scream in here, felt the ground rumbling, hear a roar, and SAW A URSA IN TOWN!!

  Twilight:  Guys if this is another attempt to show off my magic -(Ursa Roars outside and the three head out)

  Spike (Runs up to the group) Twilight! There's a-

  Lightning: She already knows Spike. (Faces Twilight) And about your previous comment, it's your chance.

  Stealth: How did a Ursa come to town?!

  Snips: We brought an ursa to town.

  Twilight, Spike, Lightning, and Stealth: You what!?!

  Snails: Don't worry, the Great and Powerful Trixie will vanquish it.

  Trixie: I can't.

  Snips and Snails: What!?

  Trixie: Oh, I can't, I never have. No one can vanquish an ursa major. I just made the whole story up to make me look better.

  Lightning and Stealth: Ha! We knew it!

  Snips and Snails: Made it up!?

  Ursa: (growl) (roar)

  (ponies gasp)

  Twilight: (gulp)

  Ursa: (growl)

  Twilight: (groans)

  (wind,music from broken cattails)

  Ursa: (growl) (grunt) (guttural sigh)

  Spike: Nice use of number sixteen.

  (metallic sounds)

  (water flowing)

  (milking sounds and moos)

  Cow: Golly, dont'cha know?

  Spike: That's new.

  Twilight: (groans and makes a ursa sized bottle)

  Ursa: (sucking)

  (cheering)

  Rainbow Dash: Unbelievable!

  Spike: That was amazing!

  Stealth: Awesome!

  Applejack: Heavens to Betsy! We knew you had ability, but not that much!

  Twilight: I'm sorry. Please, please don't hate me.

  Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Rarity: Hate you?

  Rarity: Why, whatever do you mean, darling?

  Twilight: Well, I know how much you all hated Trixie's showing off with her magic tricks, and I just thought--

  Rainbow Dash: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Magic's got nothing to do with it. Trixie's just a loudmouth.

  Rarity: Most unpleasant.

  Applejack: All hat and no cattle.

  Lightning: Pathetic and Foolish like I said.

  Twilight: So, you don't mind my magic tricks?

  Lightning: Of course we don't mind Twilight.

  Applejack: Your magic is a part of who you are, sugarcube, and we like who you are. We're proud to have such a powerful, talented unicorn as our friend.

  Rainbow Dash: And after whuppin' that ursa's hind quarters, we're even prouder.

  Twilight: You are?

  Rainbow Dash: Uh-huh.

  Applejack: Mm-hmm.

  Rarity: Mm-hmm.

  Stealth: Of course.

  Spike: Wow, Twilight, how'd you know what to do with that ursa major?

Twilight: That's what I was doing when you came looking for me. I was so intrigued by Trixie's bragging that I was compelled to do a little reading up on them.

  Spike: So it is possible to vanquish an ursa major all by yourself?

  Twilight: That wasn't an ursa major. It was a baby, an ursa minor.

  Lightning: She's right.

  Trixie: That was just a baby?

  Twilight: And it wasn't rampaging. It was just cranky because someone woke it up.

  Lightning and Stealth: Mm-hmm.

  Snips and Snails: Awww...

  Spike: Well, if that was an ursa minor, then what's an ursa major like?

  Twilight: You don't wanna know.

  Lightning: Yeah, let's just keep it a secret.

  Trixie: Huh. You may have vanquished an ursa minor, but you will never have the amazing, show-stopping ability of the Great and Powerful Trixie!

  Lightning: You're right Trixie. Because she has more show-stopping ability that you'll ever imagine!

(Trixie uses smokes to run away but is can be seen)

Rainbow Dash: Why, that little...

  Twilight Sparkle: Just let her go. Maybe someday she'll learn her lesson. Now, about you two.

  Snips: Ah (nervous laughter). Uh, we're sorry that we woke up the ursa minor.

  Snails: We just wanted to see some awesome magic.

  Snips: Yeah! And the way you vanquished that ursa minor was awesome!

  Snails: We deserve whatever punishment you give us.

  Twilight: For starters, you can clean up this mess. And... What do you think, Spike? Should I give them number twenty five?

  Spike: Oh, twenty five! Yes! And I think I deserve it, too.

  Stealth: Wondering, What's magic trick 25?

Snips and Snails: Heah?

  Twilight: I think you're right.

  Snips, Snails, and Spike: (Get mustaches) Sweet!

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Twilight: Dear Princess Celestia, I have learned a very valuable lesson about friendship: I was so afraid of being thought of as a showoff that I was hiding a part of who I am. My friends helped me realize that it's okay to be proud of your talents, and there are times when it's appropriate to show them off... Especially when you're standing up for your friends.

  Spike: So, you finally admit that you're the most talented unicorn in all of Ponyville?

  Twilight: Well, yeah, but it's nothing to brag about. So, uh, how did it go with Rarity?

  Spike: Eh, she didn't go for the mustache.

  Twilight: You know, Spike, that mustache has nothing to do with who you really are. Maybe you should just try being yourself.

  Stealth: She's not wrong.

  Spike: Or... Maybe the mustache wasn't enough. Maybe if I had a mustache and a beard?

  Twilight: Uh, not this again!

  Lightning and Stealth: And here we go.

  Spike: Okay, imagine me with a nice, long, Fu Manchu type beard. Or maybe a goatee. Oh, no a soulpatch right on my chin!

  Lightning: Spike, it's been long day. Let's just go get some rest. (Twilight and Stealth agree)

  Spike: Aw.

Dragonshy

*Fluttershy's cottage*

  Fluttershy: (gives carrot to Angel) Not too fast now, Angel bunny. You don't wanna get a tummy ache. (Angel stops eating, and Fluttershy chuckles) You really should eat more than that, don't you think? (Angel hops out the house It's not play time yet. I know you want to run, but... just three more bites. (Angel shakes its head) Two more bites? (Shakes head) One more bite? Pretty please? (Angel kicks carrot and hops off) (sighs)

  Angel: (coughs)

  Fluttershy: Oh, goodness. Are you okay?

  Angel: (coughs)

  Fluttershy: Are you coughing because there's a carrot stuck in your throat?

  Angel: (coughs)

  Fluttershy: Because you need some water?

  Angel: (coughs loudly)

  Fluttershy: (gasp) Because of that giant cloud of scary black smoke? (Angel tosses carrot at Fluttershy) I'll take that as a... yes.

  (ponies conversing in the background)

  Fluttershy: Help. Help! Please? Help? There's-- there's a horrible cloud of smoke. It's headed this way and--(shrieks)

  Rainbow Dash: Don't be such a scaredy-pony. It's just me, future Equestria ball-bouncing record holder. Three forty six, three forty seven...

  Pinkie Pie: This calls for a celebration!

  Fluttershy: Oh, no, Pinkie Pie, this is no time for celebration. This is a time for panic, for--

  Pinkie Pie: Ooo! I'm going to need balloons! One for every pony in Ponyville!

  Fluttershy: There's-- there's smoke. And-- and where there's smoke, there's fire. And--

  Pinkie Pie: Let's see, that's one, two, three, four...

  Rainbow Dash: Three hundred fifty four...

  Pinkie Pie: Five, six...

  Rainbow Dash: Three hundred fifty five, no, wait...

  Pinkie Pie: Seven.

  Rainbow Dash: Pinkie Pie! Now I have to start over.

  Fluttershy: We're all going to have to start over, in a new village. 'Cause ours is gonna be--

  Pinkie Pie: Hey, Rainbow Dash, wait up!

  Fluttershy: Oh, please, this is an emergency. I-I need every pony to--

  Twilight: Listen up! Smoke is spreading over all of Equestria.

  Fluttershy: That's what I've been trying to say.

  Ponies: What? Oh no! That's awful!

  Stealth: Yeah, not only that but it is distracting me from doing important stuff.

  Lightning: Like using a catapult to go to the moon?

  Stealth: Hey, never doubt anything that sounds impossible.

  Twilight: But don't worry, I've just received a letter from Princess Celestia informing me that it is not coming from a fire.

  Fluttershy: Oh, thank goodness.

  Stealth: We're safe!

  Twilight: It's coming from a dragon.

  Ponies:(gasp)

  Fluttershy: A... a.. dragon?

  Stealth: Not so safe.

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Applejack: What in the name of all things cinnamon swirled is a full-grown dragon doing here in Equestria?

  Twilight: Sleeping.

  Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie Lightning Strike: Huh?

  Twilight: According to Princess Celestia, he's taking a nap. His snoring is what's causing all this smoke.

  Pinkie Pie: He should really see a doctor. That doesn't sound healthy at all.

  Rarity: Well, at least he's not snoring fire. What are we meant to do about it?

  Rainbow Dash: I'll tell you what we're meant to do. Give him the boot. Take that. And that! (Crash)

  Twilight: We need to encourage him to take a nap somewhere else. Princess Celestia has given us this mission, and we must not fail. If we do, Equestria will be covered in smoke for the next one hundred years. (Packs saddle bags)

  Fluttershy: (gasp)

  Lightning: That isn't good for any of us.

  Stealth: Well, let's him keep sleeping and snoring. Smoke might stay here, but at least it's temporary. (Gets looks from the others) What? Doesn't count?

  Rarity: Hmph. Talk about getting your beauty sleep.

  Twilight Sparkle: All right everypony, I need you to gather supplies quickly. We've got a long journey ahead of us. Let's meet back here in less than an hour.

Stealth: No need! I gather supplies already. In this top secret floor space I secretly own. (Mane 7 give him weird looks)

  Twilight Sparkle: You own a top secret floor space?

  Stealth: I mean, spot where items are stashed.

  (Awkward silence, then eagle noise)

  Lightning: Okaaay.

  Rainbow Dash: Anyway, girls and guys, you heard her. The fate of Equestria is in our hooves. Do we have what it takes?

  (Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Lightning, and Stealth agree)

  Fluttershy: Um, actually...

  *Town Square*

  Twilight Sparkle: All right girls, listen up. I'm mapping out the fastest route, but we've all got to keep a good pace if we expect to make it up the mountain by nightfall.

  Fluttershy: M-m-mountain?

  Twilight Sparkle: The dragon is in that cave at the very top.

  Applejack: Looks pretty cold up there.

  Rainbow Dash: You bet it is. The higher you go, the chillier it gets.

  Rarity: Good thing I brought my scarf.

  Pinkie Pie: Ooo! Pretty!

  Rainbow Dash: (Sarcastically) Heh, oh yeah. That'll keep you nice and cozy.

  Fluttershy: (gulp) Um, excuse me, Twilight? I know you're busy, but...

  Twilight Sparkle: Uh-huh. Well, we could go this way.

  Fluttershy: But if I could just have a second...

  Twilight Sparkle: Uh-huh. No, we want to avoid that.

  Fluttershy: So, um, I was thinking that, um, maybe I should just stay here in Ponyville.

  Twilight Sparkle: Uh-huh.

  Fluttershy: Oh! Good. I'll stay here and--

  Twilight Sparkle: Wait! You have to come! Your way with wild animals will surely come in handy.

  Fluttershy: I don't think I--

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, and don't worry about your little friends in the meadow. Spike's got it covered while you're gone.

  Lightning: Are you sure you've got this Spike? You look like you have your claws tied.

  Spike: You can count on me! (Angel kicks him and the animals run away) Oooh! Hey! Hey! Wait!

  Fluttershy: I don't really think he's up to the task. Maybe... But... But... no!

  Rainbow Dash: Are you sure you want Fluttershy to come along? I mean, that pony's afraid of her own shadow. She's just going to slow us down.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, she's just a little nervous. Once we get going, I'm sure she'll be fine.

  Fluttershy: (squeal)

  Twilight Sparkle: All right guys and girls, move out!

  Fluttershy: But... but...! (Group grabs her)

  (Dragon snores)

  Fluttershy: (gasps)

  Rainbow Dash: What was that?

  Stealth: The dragon snoring. What else?

  Fluttershy: It-- it's so... high!

  Rainbow Dash: Well, it is a mountain. I'm going to fly up there and check it out!(Grabbed by Applejack) Wah!

  Applejack: Hold on, now. I think we should all go up together. Safety in numbers an all.

  Rainbow Dash: Oh, all right.

  *Up the mountain*

  Rarity: I hear the only thing that sparkles more than a dragon's scales are the jewels they use to build their nests. Ooo, if I play my cards right, I might be able to convince him to part with a few!

  Pinkie (imitating a dragon): Welcome to my cave, Rarity. Care for a diamond? (Roar)

  (Ponies and Stealth Laugh)

  Twilight Sparkle: Everyone, this is no laughing matter! Fluttershy, you're the expert on wild creatures. What do you think the dragon will be like? Fluttershy?

  Lightning: Uh, where is Fluttershy?

  Stealth: Down there. (Points at the bottom of the mountain)

  Rainbow Dash: Hey! What are you waiting for? An invitation?

  Pinkie Pie: Ooo, I think I have one in my bag!

  Lightning Strike: Why would you keep an invitation in your bag.

  (pop whistles)

  Fluttershy: I-it's so... so... steep.

  Rainbow Dash: Well, it is a cliff. You could just, oh, I don't know, fly up here?

  Pinkie Pie: Come on, Fluttershy, you can do it. Flap those wings!

  Stealth: Just pretend there's no dragon.

  Fluttershy: Oh... okay. (flies up)

  (dragon snore)

  Fluttershy: (whines)

  Rainbow Dash: Augh. This is going to take forever.

  Lightning Strike: I'll go help her. (Goes down to Fluttershy) Don't worry Fluttershy. I'll help you. Just keep one thing on your mind: flapping your wings until you get to us.

  Fluttershy: Okay.

  (Both go up to where the group is)

  Lightning Strike: See? That was easy. And it didn't take forever.

  Rainbow Dash:(Growls)

  *Ledge*

  Fluttershy: (gulp)

  Twilight Sparkle: Your turn, Fluttershy.

  Fluttershy: But... it's so... wide.

  Twilight Sparkle: Come on, Fluttershy, we should be much farther along by now.

  Applejack: You could just leap on over.

  Fluttershy: I--

  (dragon snore)

  Fluttershy: I don't know.

  Pinkie Pie: There's nothing to be afraid of. It's just a hop, skip and a jump. See?

(Pinkie Pie)

It's not very far

Just move your little rump

You can make it if you try with a hop, skip and jump

  Twilight Sparkle: We don't have time for this.

(Pinkie Pie)

A hop, skip and jump,

Just move your little rump,

A hop, skip and jump,

A hop, skip and jump,

A hop, skip and jump,

A hop skip and jump,

A hop skip and jump!

  Fluttershy: O-okay. Here I go. A hop.

  Applejack: That's it.

  Twilight Sparkle: You've got it.

  Rarity: Almost there.

  Fluttershy: Skip.

  Twilight Sparkle: Just don't look down.

  Fluttershy: (looks down, whines and lands on the two sides of the ledge)

  Stealth Firefist: Of course, you had to say don't look down.

  Rainbow Dash: Ugh.

  Fluttershy: I guess I forgot to jump.

  *Higher Area of Mountain*

  Twilight Sparkle: (whispers) Let's keep it down. According to my map, we're entering an avalanche zone. The smallest peep could cause a huge rock slide.

  Fluttershy: An... an ava... ava...

  Twilight Sparkle: Shhh!

  Fluttershy: (Leaves fall on her) AVALA--! (Applejack and Lightning put hoofs over Fluttershy's mouth)

(collective sigh, then a there's a rumble)

  Stealth Firefist: Guys, please tell me that's an earthquake.

  Lightning Strike: I wish it was.

  Stealth Firefist: (Holds up a sign that says, "Mother!")

  Everybody: Avalanche!

  Stealth Firefist: Run and Scream! (Group runs and screams)

  (Group keeps dodging falling rocks, Lightning and Stealth and having the most dodging)

  Lightning and Stealth: Whoa! Aah! Oh! Aah! Whoa! Holy Thunderbolts!

  Stealth Firefist: Come on mountain! Is that the best you can do?! (See giant boulder coming down on them) Oh, bananas.

  Lightning Strike: This gonna hurt. A lot.

  (Applejack and Twilight tackle them both to avoid the boudler and avalanche eventually stops)

  Applejack: Oh my! (stops coughing) Everypony and monkey okay?

  Stealth Firefist: Well, we just survived an avalanche, and we're all not in pieces. So yeah we're okay.

  Rarity: Eugh. Bu-la-la-la-la.

  Pinkie Pie: Whoo-hoo! Let's do it again!

  Lightning Strike: Seriously, Pinkie? You would want to risk your life in another dangerous avalanche?

  Pinkie Pie: Yes!

  Rarity: Uh! This is why a girl always packs extra accessories. Oh, please tell me I brought the tiara that goes with this.

  Rainbow Dash: Uh, think we got bigger problems than making sure our hair bows match our horseshoes.

  Fluttershy: (sigh) Sorry.

  Applejack: Aw, no big whoop, sugar cube.

  Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, we'll just have to (sigh) climb over.

  Stealth Firefist: Aw, bananas.

  *Peak of the mountain*

  Rainbow Dash: (sigh) Still think it was a good idea to bring Fluttershy along?

  Twilight Sparkle: We're about to find out. We're here. Rainbow Dash and Lightning, you'll use your wings to clear the smoke.

  Rainbow Dash: Mm-hmm.

  Lightning Strike: Gotcha.

  Twilight Sparkle: Rarity and Pinkie Pie, you'll create a diversion to distract the dragon if things get a little hairy in there. Applejack, you're ready with the apples in case he decides to attack. Stealth, you'll help Applejack as well. But it shouldn't come to that, because Fluttershy will do what she needs to do to wake him up, and between the two of us, we should be able to get him to understand why he needs to go. Is everybody ready?

  (Ponies give affirmatives)

Twilight Sparkle: Okay then, we're goin' in. So, what is the best way to wake up a sleeping dragon without upsetting him? Fluttershy? Oh, come on! Come on! (grunt) We have to do this! (grunt) Now! (Ponies and Stealth help Twilight push Fluttershy up) Every (grunts) second longer that dragon (grunts) sleeps is another (grunts) acre of Equestria that is covered in (grunts) smoke. Ooh!

  Fluttershy: I-- I-- I can't go in the cave.

  Ponies and Stealth: Ugh. (crash)

  Rainbow Dash: Oh, great. She's scared of caves now, too.

  Fluttershy: I'm not scared of caves, I'm scared of (mumble).

  Applejack: What's that, sugarcube?

  Stealth Firefist: Speak up Fluttershy we can't hear you.

  Fluttershy: I'm scared of (mumble).

  Twilight Sparkle: What?

Lightning Strike: What are you saying?

  Fluttershy: I'm scared of dragons!

(dragon snore)

(Group coughs)

  Twilight Sparkle: But Fluttershy. You have a wonderful talent dealing with all kinds of animals.

  Fluttershy: Yes, because they're not dragons.

  Rainbow Dash: Oh come on! We've seen you walk right up to a horrible manticore like it was nothing.

  Lightning Strike: All of us minus two.

  Fluttershy: Yes, because he wasn't a dragon.

  Pinkie Pie: Spike is a dragon. You're not scared of him.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, besides we're dealing with a 50 foot dragon, who has gigantic teeth, like sharp knives, breathes out fourth-degree burning fire, a thirst for violence, and can eat you in one bite, ferocious adult dragon!

(dragon snore)

  Fluttershy: (whimpers)

  Stealth Firefist: (Gets irritated looks from the others) Oh. Oops.

  Twilight Sparkle: But, if you're so afraid of dragons, why didn't you say something before we came all the way up here?

Fluttershy: I was afraid to.

  Rainbow Dash: Augh.

  Applejack: All of us are scared of that dragon.

  Rainbow Dash: I'm not! (Gets look from Lightning Strike and Stealth Firefist)

  Applejack: Almost all of us are scared of that dragon, but we've got a job to do. So, get in there with Twilight and show her what you're made of.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah! Like I said, giant adult dragon, fourth-degree burn, certain doom. (Look from Applejack) Okay, I'll be quiet now.

Fluttershy: I-- I-- I just... can't.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Fluttershy.

  Stealth Firefist: Do you think I should've said something more dangerous? (Bonk on the head from Twilight) Ow!

  Twilight Sparkle: I'm goin' in. He... probably just doesn't realize what he's doing. Right?

  (everyone agree nervously)

  Twilight Sparkle: Mr. Dragon.

  Dragon: (rumble)

  Twilight Sparkle: Excuse me.

  Dragon: (rumble)

  Twilight Sparkle: Mr. Dragon.

  Dragon: (rumble and wakes up)

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, good, you're awake. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Twilight--

  Dragon: (yawn)

  Twilight Sparkle: Augh! Puh! Sparkle, and my friends and I are residents here in Equestria. Ponyville, to be exact. We've come her to ask that you find another spot to take your nap. It's just that you seem to be doing an awful lot of snoring, and every time you do you send out a terrible cloud of smoke. (coughs) Equestria simply can't survive a hundred years in a dark haze. You understand, don't you?

  Dragon: (stretches) (grunts)

  Twilight Sparkle: So, you'll find another place to sleep? (coughs)

  Twilight Sparkle: (coughs)

  Dragon: (huff)

  Everybody: (coughs)

  Rainbow Dash: So much for (coughs) persuading him.

  Applejack: Now what?

  Stealth Firefist: Everyone over here. I've got a plan that probably will succeed.

  Twilight Sparkle: What's the plan?

  Lightning Strike: I'm not so sure Stealth. Many of your plans tend to backfire or fail.

  Stealth Firefist: Don't worry, this one is foolproof.

  *Plan A*

  Stealth Firefist: (In a baby dragon costume in a babyish voice) Excuse me widdle big and scawy dragon?

  Dragon: Hm?

  Stealth Firefist: (Baby Voice) Can you be a goodie woodie dragon and go take a nap somewhere else? I'm a cute, little baby dragon and I find it troublesome to sleep. Also I love the place I'm in.

   Dragon: Aw, that is cute. You know what else I think is cute, that you think I can't see you're a monkey in a dragon suit.

  Stealth Firefist: (Baby Voice) That is not true. (Dragon burns costume) Oh well, what do ya know I am a monkey in a suit. (Laughs nervously and is thrown out of the cave into the boudler) Ow! Mama, I have boo-boo

  *Plan B*

  Stealth Firefist: (In a ghost exterminator costume) Excuse me, Mr. Dragon!

  Dragon: Yes?

  Stealth Firefist: I'm an expert ghost exterminator. And I was just walking around the neighborhood. (Imitates beeping noises) And this cave is crawling with ghost slime things. And there's a ghost in this cave.

  Dragon: Yeah, right. There are no such thing as ghosts.

  Stealth Firefist: Really? Well that's behind you? (Dragon turns to see a tall white sheet floating at him and Dragon is scared)  Don't worry! I will get rid of this ghost but you have to exit the cave and not come back for a really long time. It gets messy and takes a while to clean up.

Dragon: (Turns and the white sheet is thrown away revealing Lightning and Twilight and he see them both)

Lightning: Oooh! I'm a ghost! Be scared. (Dragon has an unamused and angry expression) Be scared! Why aren't you being scared? (Points to them and they smile nervously) Heh, heh. What do ya know? It turn out ghosts aren't real and he isn't really an exterminator.

  (Dragon throws them out into the boulder)

  Stealth Firefist: Well that plan didn't work.

  Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, but our bones are broken.

  *Plan C*

  Stealth Firefist: (Manehattan Millionare suit with a mustache and accent) Excuse me, Mr. Dragon.

  Dragon: (Sighs)

  Stealth Firefist: I understand that you are living here. But your rent is way overdue!

  Dragon: (Gasps)

  Stealth Firefist: You've been sued for a high pay to get your cave back.

  Dragon: All I have here these diamonds.

  Stealth Firefist: Hmm, Nope! Not enough! Better pack your bags dragon! You're not coming back here for a long time.

  Dragon: (Is about to leave and turns but his tail slaps off Stealth's fake mustache) Oops, sorry sir- Hey, wait a minute! You're not a millionare!

  Stealth Firefist: Wha?! What makes ya say that son? (Dragon points at his face, and Stealth realizes his mustache isn't on) Oh! Um, I like my mustaches shaved and put back on? (Smiles nervously and is thrown out of the cave again into the boulder) Ow! Well, I didn't get him out of the cave. And Rarity, I tried to get you gems.

  Rarity: Thanks for trying anyway darling. Obviously, this situation just calls for a little "pony charm". Allow me, girls and guys. (Goes into cave) I'm so sorry to interrupt. (clears throat) But I couldn't possibly head back home without mentioning what handsome scales you have. And those scales have to be hidden away in some silly cave for a hundred years?

  Dragon: (rumble)

  Rarity: Personally, I think you should skip the snoozing and be out there, showing them off. Hmm. Obviously, I would be more than happy to keep an eye on your jewels while you're gone.

  Dragon: (growl and moves his jewels away from Rarity.

  Rarity: (Cries) I was this close to getting that diamond.

  Twilight Sparkle: You mean... getting rid of that dragon?

  Rarity: Oh, yeah... sure.

  Stealth Firefist: Hey guys I have another plan!

  Everypony: No!

  Stealth Firefist: You haven't even heard it.

  (horn)

  Applejack: What in tarnation...?

  Pinkie Pie: (horn)

  Rarity: Darling, you look ridiculous.

  Pinkie Pie: Exactly! Sharing a laugh is a sure-fire way to get someone on your side! (Walks into cave) Hi! (crash) Apparently, he doesn't like laughing, heh. Or sharing.

  Stealth Firefist: Girls and Lightning, this time I have a foolproof plan.

  Rainbow Dash: (sighs) What's the use stopping him?

  *Stealth's Plan D*

  Stealth Firefist: (Latin accent in Latin costume) Woo hoo! Let's Conga! (Latin music and he dances)

  Pinkie Pie: This is fun! You should join us!

  Dragon: (Dances and plays the "Follow the Leader" along the beat of the music) This is fun. (Eventually stops playing realizes what's going on) Wait a second.

  Stealth Firefist: Why? We're doing the Conga! (Dragon smashes music and it drains out) I thought we were partying? (Gets thrown out with Pinkie Pie onto the boulder again) Ow! Wow, talk about a party pooper.

  Rainbow Dash: All right, that's it. We tried persuasion, charm, whatever it is Pinkie Pie does, Stealth's crazy plans- (Pinkie blows busted horn) It's time to stop wasting time! I'm going in! (Flies into cave)

  Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow! No!

  Stealth Firefist: That's it Rainbow! Show him why you aren't afraid of getting fourth degree burns! She is so brave.

  Rainbow Dash: Get! Out! (smack)

  Dragon: (sneeze) (growl)

  Rainbow Dash: Heh. Sorry.

  Dragon: (roars)

  Rainbow Dash: Who-o-o-o-o-a!

  (tenpins)

  Ponies and Stealth: (Smashes into the boulder) Ugh!

Stealth Firefist: Wow! Someone's a total hothead. Want some ice cream? (Dragon roars at them, mostly Stealth) Hmm. I'm going to take that as a yes. (Dragon Roars at them and the girls scream) Don't worry girls! I'll go get some ice cream! Pinkie Pie do you have any ice cream?

(Dragon goes for Fluttershy but Lightning pushes her out of the way and is grabbed by the dragon)

  Lightning Strike: Huh, so this is how it feels when you feel so small.

  Dragon: I've had enough of you and your friends. Especially the monkey! He's very annoying!

  Stealth Firefist: Thanks! I always wanted my problems to be annoyed at me!

  Dragon: (Growls)

  Fluttershy: (Angrily and flies up to the dragon's face) How dare you... How dare you! Listen here, mister. Just because you're big doesn't mean you get to be a bully. You may have huge teeth, and sharp scales, and snore smoke, and breathe fire. But you do not-- I repeat-- You do not! Hurt! My! Friends! You got that?

  Dragon: But that rainbow one kicked me and the monkey is very annoying.

  Stealth Firefist: Once again, Thank you!

  Fluttershy: And I am very sorry about that. But you're bigger than they are, and you should know better. You should also know better than to take a nap where your snoring can become a health hazard to other creatures.

  Dragon: But I--

  Fluttershy: Don't you 'but I' me, mister. Now what do you have to say for yourself? I said, what do you have to say for yourself?

  Dragon: (whimper) (crying)

  Fluttershy: There, there. No need to cry. You're not a bad dragon, you just made a bad decision. Now go pack your things. You just need to find a new place to sleep. That's all. (Dragon Leaves and puts Lightning down)

  Ponies: (cheering)

  Twilight Sparkle: You did it! I knew you could do it.

  Fluttershy: Was there any doubt?

  Rainbow Dash: Well when we started...

  Lightning and Stealth: Zip it Rainbow!

  (Rainbow doesn't talk anymore and the ponies laugh at Lightning and Stealth's reaction)

  *Ponyville*

  Spike: (pant) I said come back here! Ooh! How does Fluttershy put up with you furry little things?

  Twilight Sparkle: Spike, take a letter.

  Spike: (sigh) With pleasure.

  Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, I am happy to report that the dragon has departed our fair country, and that it was my good friend, Fluttershy, who convinced him to go. This adventure has taught me to never lose faith in your friends. They can be an amazing source of strength, and can help you overcome even your greatest fears. Always your faithful student,  Twilight Sparkle.

  Lightning Strike: And brave warriors, Lightning and Stealth.

  Stealth: You make it so much better.

  Applejack: Twilight! You gotta come see this! She's just five away from a new pony record!

  Rainbow Dash: Three hundred forty-seven, three hundred forty-eight...

  (roar)

  Rainbow Dash: Dragon!

  (goat bleat)

  (laughter)

  Rainbow Dash: (pants) Why are you laughing? That awful dragon is back!

  Pinkie Pie: (roar)

  Rainbow Dash: Pinkie Pie, you scared me! I mean, uh, you... broke my concentration.

  Fluttershy: It's okay, Rainbow Dash. Not every pony can be as brave as me. (scream)

  (goat bleat)

  Lightning Strike: Well, almost as brave.

  (Ponies Laugh)

Look Before You Sleep

   *Ponyville*

  Applejack: (groans)

  Rarity: Hmm. Hah! Perfect.

  Applejack: (spit) Just take the broken limbs down, Rarity. Don't y'all care about nothin' other than prettifyin'?

  Rarity: Somepony has to. You were making an absolute mess of the town square, Applejack.

  Applejack: Yeah, well, the storm's gonna make an even bigger mess if we don't prune all these loose branches so they don't tumble down on anypony.

  Rarity: I simply cannot imagine why the Pegasus ponies would schedule a dreadful downpour this evening and ruin what could have been a glorious sunny day.

  Lightning Strike: They accidentally skipped a scheduled sprinkle last week, so they have to make a downpour to make up for it.

  (rain pouring down)

  Rarity: Oh no! My wonderfully styled mane shall be ruined!

   Applejack: Ya shoulda hurried up and finished the job already.

  Lightning Strike: What can I say?

  Rarity: (Gallops) Oh! Ah! Oh Ph!! It's coming down too fast! Ah! Oh! Oh! Ah! Help me!

  Applejack: Uh, there. Hunker down to yer heart's content whilst I finish things. (Ponting toward a table with mud under it)

  Rarity: (pant) Oh, no, no, no!

  Applejack: What now?

  Rarity: I prefer not to get my hooves muddy.

  Applejack: Guh. There is just no pleasin' ya, is there? Everything's got to be just so.

  Rarity: (scoff) Well, and how does muddying my hooves serve any useful purpose?

  Lightning Strike: Um, girls? (Noticing storm)

  Applejack: Y'all wouldn't know useful if it came up and bit'cha.

  Rarity: (laugh) That doesn't even make any sense.

  Applejack: Does so.

  Rarity: Does not.

  Applejack: Does so.

  Rarity: Does not.

  Applejack: Does so.

  Rarity: Does not.

  Lightning Strike: Girls. (Still trying to warn them about the storm)

  Applejack: Does so infinity. Hah.

  Rarity: Does not infinity plus one. Heh.

  Lightning Strike: Girls!

  Rairty: What say we go our separate ways before one of us says something she will regret?

  Applejack: I reckon y'all are gonna say something you'll regret first.

  Rarity: On the contrary, I believe it shall most certainly be you who says something you will regret first.

  Applejack: I'm not sayin' anythin'.

  Rarity: Nor am I.

  Applejack: Y'all just be on yer way, then.

  Rarity: After you!

  Lightning Strike: GIRLS!!

  (thunder cracks)

  (Applejack and Rarity yelp and hug each other with Lightning being in the middle)

  Rarity: Perhaps we should stick together for now and find some shelter.

  Applejack: Uh-huh, perhaps we should. And fast.

  Lightning Strike: Right now, I wish for more breathing space than shelter.

  Applejack: How about we go toward the table?

  Rarity: Absolutely not!  (Thunder crackle and runs under table with the others)

  Applejack: Heh, Nice and dry under here. Sorta.

  Lightning Strike: It's better than nothing.

  Rarity: Oh! Unacceptable! Lightning, can't you get rid of this storm?

  Lightning: I'm not the master of weather Rarity.

  Twilight Sparkle: Applejack! Rarity! Lightning!

  Lightning Strike: Huh?

  Twilight Sparkle: Applejack! Rarity! Lightning! Come inside, quick. (Group gallops over into the Golden Oaks Library, but Applejack stops)

  Applejack:Whoa, nelly. Is inside a tree really the best place to be in a lightning storm?

  Twilight Sparkle: It is if you have a magical lightning rod protecting your home like I do. Come on in! (Applejack runs in)

  Rarity: Hah! We are most grateful for your invitation.

  Applejack: Thank ya kindly for yer hospitality.

  Rarity: (To Applejack) Uh, do be a polite house guest and go wash up please, won't you?

  Applejack: (grumble) If I gotta spend one more second with that fussbudget Rarity today, I can't be held responsible for what I'm gonna do.

  Lightning Strike: I'm going to do the same thing. (Washes hooves really fast)

  Rarity: That was fast from you. And your hooves are shiny clean!

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, I get that a lot.

  Twilight Sparkle: Some storm, huh? The Pegasus ponies sure have outdone themselves this time. I hope you, Applejack, and Lightning, don't have any trouble getting home.

  Rarity: It may indeed be a problem.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, you're welcome to stay if need be. Spike is away in Canterlot on royal business. I'm home all alone tonight. (gasp) You, Lightning Applejack should totally sleep over! We'll have a slumber party! I've always wanted one of those. Eh, except it's with a stallion.

  Lightning Strike: I don't mind, as long as I'm not out there.

  Rarity: Oh! Uh, goodness. Uh, I do believe I have another engagement scheduled for this evening that completely slipped my mind until just now. (nervous laugh) I can stay with Lightning. But, ah, silly me, I can't possibly stay here all night -- with Applejack.

  Lightning Strike: Well would you like to go out in dangerous weather like that?

Rarity: (Book from Twilight) Slumber 101: All You've Ever Wanted to Know About Slumber Parties But Were Afraid to Ask.

  Twilight Sparkle: My own personal copy. It's a fantastic reference guide. You should see the table of contents. I've been waiting for a chance to use it, and today is the day! This is gonna be so great!

  Rarity: Yes, uh, great. (nervous laughter)

  *Later in the Library*

  Applejack: (gasp) What in tarnation (Sees the girls have mud masks)... Now wait just a goll-darn minute. Ya make me wash the mud off my hooves, but it's okay for y'all to have mud all over yer faces?

  Rarity: Silly! This is called a mud mask. It's to refresh and rejuvenate your complexion.

  Twilight Sparkle: We're giving each other makeovers! Eee-hee! We have to do it, it says so in the book.

   Applejack: Well, Where's Lightning?

  Lightning Strike: Over here listening to peaceful music. Anyway, Twilight used this to help her with her sleepover. (Hands over book)

  Applejack: Slumber 101: Everything You... Oh hey, heh, would'ja look at the time. I gotta skidaddle on home quick. I'm powerful late for, uh, fer somethin'. Uh, g'night. (thunder crackles in the sky) Or maybe I'll sit here for a spell.

  Twilight Sparkle: Hurray slumber party!

  Applejack: (Sees cucumbers) Blahch. What in the world is this for?

  Rarity: (Sighs) To reduce the puffiness around one's eyes, of course.

  Applejack: Puffiness-schmuffiness! That's good eatin'! (Loud chewing)

  Twilight Sparkle: Hee-hee! Isn't this exciting? We'll do everything by the book, and that will make my slumber party officially fun.

  Rarity: Did you hear that, Applejack? You certainly would not want to do anything that would ruin Twilight's very first slumber party, would you?

  Applejack: Of course not, 'n you wouldn't either, I reckon?

  Rarity: So do we have an agreement?

  Applejack: You betcha. (Spits on her hoove)

  Rarity: Oh! Gross! You know, there's messy and there's just plain rude.

  Lightning Strike: Um, Rarity? I think that's how some ponies do it.

  Applejack: He's right. And you know, there's fussy, 'n there's just plain gettin' on my nerves.

  Lightning Strike: Um, I'm not sure if-

  Rarity: Fortunately, I can get along with any pony, no matter how difficult she may be.

  Applejack: Oh yeah? Well, I'm the get-alongin'ist pony yer ever gonna meet.

  Rarity: That's not even a word.

  Lightning Strike: And here we go with the arguing again.

  Twilight Sparkle: This is going to be the bestest slumber party ever! Yay!

  Applejack and Rarity: Yay.

  Lightning Strike: I hope.

*Later*

  Rarity: So, how are you getting along over there, Applejack?

  Applejack: Just fine, Rarity.

  Twilight Sparkle: This is so awesome! (giggles) Makeovers, check. Ooh, it says here we have to tell ghost stories. Who wants to go first?

  Applejack: Me! I'd like to tell y'all the terrifying tale of the prissy ghost who drove everypony crazy with her unnecessary neatness. Oo-oo! I'm sure y'all are familiar with that one?

  Lightning Strike: Um, actually, I've never heard of it.

  Rarity: Never heard of it either, but I have a much better one. It's the horrifying story of the messy, inconsiderate ghost who irritated every pony within a hundred miles! Oo-oo!

  Lightning Strike: I'm not sure if that's real story.

  Applejack: He's right. You made it up.

  Rarity: It is a ghost story, they're all made up.

  (screams)

  Twilight Sparkle: I've got one! This story is called The Legend of The Headless Horse. It was a dark and stormy night, just like this one. And four ponies were having a slumber party, just like this one... (Explains the rest)  ...and just when the last pony thought she was safe, there, standing right behind her, just inches away was -- The Headless Horse!

  Applejack and Rarity: (gasp) (screams and hug each other)

  Lightning Strike: Wow! Great story! Would you say the same girls?

  Applejack and Rarity: Mm-Hmm. Huh? (Break their hug and face the other way)

  Twilight Sparkle: Ghost story, check. Now, who wants s'mores?

  Lightning Strike: (Stomach grumbles) Well, I could sure go for a snack.

  *Later*

  Rarity: Then you place one marshmallow on the top of the chocolate and be sure it's centered -- that's critical -- and then carefully put another perfectly square graham cracker on the top. And done. Ta-da! (laugh)

  Twilight Sparkle: Ooo!

  Lightning Strike: Wow that looks very good.

  Applejack: Nah, ya just eat 'em. (munch) Mmm-mmm! (belch)

  Rarity: (sigh) You could at least say excuse me.

  Applejack: Aw, I was just about to, but you interrupted me. Pardon.

  Twilight Sparkle: S'mores, check. Now the next item of fun we have to do is Truth or Dare.

  Rarity: I dare Applejack to do something carefully and neatly for a change.

  Applejack: Oh yeah? Well I dare Rarity ta lighten up and stop obsessin' over every last little detail, for a change.

  Rarity: I think the truth of the matter is that some pony could stand to pay a little more attention to details.

Applejack: And I think the truth is some pony oughta quit with her fussin' so the rest of us can get things done.

  Twilight Sparkle: Um, I don't think this is how the game's supposed to work. You have to give an honest answer to any question or do whatever any pony dares you to do.

  Lightning Strike: This game may take a while.

  Applejack: I dares you to step outside and let your precious, tidy mane get ruined again.

  Rarity: (gasps)

  Twilight Sparkle: You have to. It's the rule.

  Applejack: Hah!

  Rarity: Fine! ( goes outside, come back in, and cries)

  Applejack: (snickers) (laughs)

  Rarity: Okay. I dare Applejack to play dress-up in a frou-frou, glittery, lacey outfit.

  Applejack: (gasp) (In a dress) Happy?

  Rarity: Very. (smirk)

  Twilight Sparkle: Um, do I ever get a turn?

  Lightning Strike: Not when it's Applejack or Rarity competing.

  Applejack: I dare ya to enter the next rodeo when it comes to town.

  Rarity: I dare you not to enter the next rodeo that comes to town.

  Applejack: I dare ya to not comb your mane a hundred times before bed.

  Rarity: And I dare you to comb yours just once.

  Twilight Sparkle: I, uh, I think we should check off Truth or Dare and move on. Let's see what our next fun-fun-fun thing is, shall we? Hm, what does this mean? Pillow fight?

  Rarity: Oh, please. I am not at all interested in participating in something so crude.(Gets smacked with a Pillow) Oh! It! Is! On! (grunt)

  (Group pillow fights)

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I get it! Pillow, fight! Fun! (Sees Applejack and Rarity are getting too intense with the pillow fight) Ugh. Ah. Uh, girls? Maybe we should take it down a notch?

  Applejack: I will if she will.

  Rarity: (gasp) She started it.

  Twilight Sparkle: (spit) Maybe we should just call it a night and get some sleep?

  Lightning Strike: And hopefully the arguing won't go on.

  Applejack: Yeah, Unlike some fussy pony Ah know.

  Rarity: And Unlike some messy pony I know.

  Lightning Strike: (Facehoof,Muttering) Oh great. Smooth rolling Lightning.

  Applejack: At least I'm not complaining about every single thing.

  Rarity: At least I don't roll around in mud all the time.

  Applejack: I can sleep better than you.

  Rarity: How do you do that? With a log?

  Applejack: And how do you do that? With some glittery, dresses?

(Applejack and Rarity growl at each other then are knocked out by pillows thrown by Lightning with his magic)

  Lightning Strike: Sorry you had to see that. I'm just overwhelmed.

  *Bedrooms*

  Rarity: Keep your muddy hooves on your side of the bed.

  Applejack: My hooves ain't muddy.

  Rarity: They were. There might still be a little on them.

  Applejack: There ain't. See?

  Rarity: (Looks at her hooves) Eww!

  Applejack: Now who's bein' inconsiderate?

  Rarity: I have to make the bed again so the blanket will be right. Get up.

  Applejack: Hey!

  Rarity: Ah ah ah! You'll ruin it. You have to do it like this. (Makes up the bed perfectly)

  Applejack: Yeah, that's not gonna happen. Geronimo! (Jumps on the bed)

  Rarity: Hey!

  Applejack: Ah.

  Rarity: You did that on purpose.

  Applejack: Um, yeah?

  Rarity: Get up so I can fix it again.

  Applejack: Can't hear ya, I'm asleep. (snore)

  Rarity: M-mmm!

  Applejack: I ain't budgin'.

  Rarity: You will if you want any blankets. (Takes the blankets away)

  Applejack: Give it back!

  Rarity: I will not!

  Applejack: Yes, you will! (Both are pulling their blankets back and forth)

  Rarity: Won't!

  Applejack: Will!

  Rarity: Won't!

  Applejack:: Will!

  Rarity: Won't!

  Applejack:: Will!

  Lightning Strike: (Groans)

  Rarity: Look what you did. You woke Lightning when he was trying to sleep because of your messy ways.

  Applejack: No! It was because of your loud, complaining mouth.

  Rarity: Messy!

  Applejack: Loud!

  Rarity: Messy!

  Applejack: Loud!

  Rarity: Messy!

  Applejack: Loud!

  Rarity: Messy!

  Applejack: Loud!

  Lightning Strike: STOP! BOTH OF YOU!! I can't sleep because of you girls' arguing! It's getting ridiculous!

  Twilight Sparkle: Also, It says right here that the number one thing you're supposed to do at a slumber party is have fun, and thanks to you two I can't check that off!

  Applejack: I've been tryin' my darndest to get along.

  Rarity: No, it is I who have been trying my best.

  Applejack: No, it was me.

  Rarity: No, it was I.

  Applejack: Me!

  Rarity: I!

  Lightning Strike: Stop! Both of you aren't trying your best to get along, not even a minute!

  Twilight Sparkle: I hope you're happy, both of you. You've ruined my very first slumber party. The makeover, the s'mores, Truth or Dare, the pillow fight... I mean, is there anything else that could possibly go wrong?

  (Bolt strikes the tree)

  Lightning Strike: This. This could go wrong.

  Applejack, Rarity, and Twilight: (gasp)

  Applejack: Ya see? That's why we needed to take down all those loose branches in town, not spiffy 'em up.

  Rarity: But I--

  Applejack: (Runs) Outta my way, missy! Time's a-wastin'.

  Rarity: Wait! Stop! Don't!

  Applejack: No waitin'! No stoppin'! Doin'! And that, my friends, is what we call gettin' 'er done.

Rarity: (cry)

Twilight Sparkle: (cry)

(crash and branch almost crushes Lightning)

  Lightning Strike: Whoa! Close Call!

  Rarity: (cries) I tried to tell you it would come crashing down in here.

  Applejack: Well, ya should'a tried harder. (sigh) I'm mighty sorry, Twilight.

  Twilight Sparkle: It's... Well, it's not okay. There's a giant tree branch in the middle of my bedroom, and the book doesn't say anything about having a giant tree branch at your slumber party. Or at least I haven't found that entry yet. (Goes into the book) Ooh... ah!

  Lightning Strike: The book isn't going to tell us. We need to get rid of this tree branch. (Thunder explodes in the sky) And cover the ceiling up before any of us are cooked.

  Applejack: What in tarnation are y'all doin' over there? (Sees Rarity cleaning up)

  Rarity: Cleaning up this mess some pony made. Who was that again? Oh, right, that's you.

  Applejack: We gotta do somethin'!

  Twilight Sparkle: Baking... BFFs... Brothers... There's nothing in here about branches.

  Lightning Strike: I tried to tell you.

  Applejack: (grunts) Rarity, for pony's sake, stop sweatin' the small stuff and help me get rid of this thing! I said hussle over here and help me! Look, I'm sorry, alright?

  Rarity: What was that?

  Applejack: I said I'm sorry! I should'a listened to you when you noticed where this here branch would end up. Yer annoyin' attention to detail would'a saved us from this whole mess. But right now, ya need to stop bein' so dang fussy pickin' up all the little things and help me move the one big thing in here that actually matters! Please!

  Rarity: Uh. Uh, but I'll get all icky.

  Applejack: Consarnit! What the... eh... you... I mean, yes, ickiness is often a side effect of hard work. But y'all need to get over it, on account I just can't fix this mess I made myself. I need your help.

  Rarity: Oh. Let's do this.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, they do have a section about backyard slumber parties. Is that what we're doing right now? Does this count as camping?

  Lightning Strike: That doesn't count.

  Rarity: (Helps Applejack push branch)

  Lightning Strike: I'll help girls! (Helps Rarity and Applejack. and they finish the job. Patches up the roof very fast) Phew. That was close.

  Rarity: U-ugh. Oh, I look awful.

  Applejack: (Uses eye pieces)  Better?

  Rarity: Hmph, thanks.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, pretty! Where did these come from? They're not in the book either.

  Lightning Strike: (Unamused look)

  *Later*

  Applejack, Rarity, Lightning, and Twilight: (laughter)

  Applejack: Is it bigger than a barn?

  Twilight Sparkle: (laugh) Nope.

  Rarity: Is it smaller than a saddle?

  Twilight Sparkle: (Laugh) No!

  Lightning: Is it bigger than Spike?

  Twilight Sparkle: Yes! Only three of your twenty questions left!

  Applejack: (sigh) We're never gonna guess what y'er thinkin' of, it could be anythin'.

  Rarity: Are we getting warmer?

  Twilight Sparkle: Why? Is it too cold in here for you? I can turn up the heat.

  Lightning Strike: She means are we getting closer to the answer?

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh! No. And that technically counted as a question, so only two more left!

  Applejack: Is it... a six-legged pony with a purple polka-dotted mane and shootin' stars comin' out of his eyes?

  Rarity: Who flies through the air all over the world to hide magic, sparkly eggs?

  Twilight Sparkle: That's it!

  Applejack, Rarity, Lightning Strike: It is?

  Twilight Sparkle: No. (chuckle) It's not that. But it was just so nice to see you two finally getting along, I wanted you to be able to win together.

  Lightning Strike: Oh, I get it.

  Applejack and Rarity: (laughter)

  Twilight Sparkle: See? We could have been having fun like this all along.

  Applejack: If only somepony hadn't been so persnickety.

  Rarity: Well, maybe she wouldn't have been if somepony else hadn't been so sloppy.

  Applejack: Sorry for being such a pain in the patootie.

  Rarity: Oh, no, I'm sure I was much worse.

  Applejack: That's kind of ya to say, but I'm the one who's sorry.

  Rarity: Oh, I'm much more sorry than you are.

  Applejack: Ugh. Are not.

  Rarity: Are too.

  Applejack: Are not!

  Rarity: Are too.

  Applejack: Are not.

  Rarity: Are too.

  Lightning Strike: At least it's a happy argument.

  Applejack and Rarity: (laughter)

  Twilight Sparkle: I declare my first slumber party a success!

  *Later*

  Rarity: Now take two steps to your left. Uh, no, my left.

  Applejack: Whu, which is it? (crash) Whoa! That mess is your fault, not mine. (laughter).

  Rarity: (laughter) Sorry.

  Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, It's hard to believe that two ponies who seem to have so little in common could ever get along. But I found out that if you embrace each other's differences, you'd just might be surprised to discover a way to be friends after all.

  Twilight Sparkle: So, who's up for another slumber party tomorrow night? (Pillows thrown to her face)

  Lightning Strike: No thanks, I'm good.

  Twilight Sparkle: Ugh. How about a week from Thursday? Oh, how about two weeks from Saturday? A month from now?

  Everypony: (laughter)

Bridle Gossip

  *Outside Lightning's House and in Ponyville*

  Stealth Firefist: Good morning, Ponyville! (Looks and sees no one in town, tumbleweed passes by) Hello? Ponyville? Hey, Lightning! No one's out here!

  Lightning Strike: Oh, come on Stealth, I'm pretty sure you're being- (Notices no one out) Whoa! This is weird. Not a single pony out here. Which would explain why we slept so soundly last night.

  Stealth Firefist: (Gasps) Maybe the mayor proposed a city vacation, took everybody, and we didn't know about it!

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, That's pretty unlikely. (sees a hooded pony) How about we ask that pony. (Comes up to mysterious figure) Sorry, pony, but do you know- (Figure reveals herself to be a zebra) Oh! Sorry. I didn't know you were a zebra. Anyway, Where is everypony?

  Zebra: This, I do not know. I only came for things to grow. I am Zecora.

  Stealth Firefist: Wow! She's a zebra, has a cool name, and can rhyme? That is so cool.

  Zecora: I came from a faraway land.

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh! I like people from different lands! Did you come from Manehattan?

  Lightning Strike: She's not from Manehattan, Stealth. She literally means different land. (Sees Zecora Digging) What are searching for?

  Zecora: I am digging for something new, that I wish to brew.

  Stealth Firefist: Need any help? I'll help no matter how dirty the job is.

  Lightning Strike: He's very serious. No matter how disgusting it is.

  Zecora: No thank you, I am alright.

  Lightning Strike: Oh, okay. See ya. (Leaves Zecora with Stealth).

  *Sugarcube Corner*

  Stealth Firefist: She seems very nice.

  Lightning Strike: You're right actually. Nothing is strange about her.

  Twilight Sparkle: (From the Shop and muffled) You ponies are being ridiculous!

(Lightning and Stealth turn back to the shop and hear a conversation)

  Pinkie Pie: (From the shop and muffled) I heard she eats hay!

  Twilight Sparkle: (In the shop and muffled) Pinkie, I eat hay; you eat hay!

  Pinkie Pie: (in the shop muffled) Yeah, but the way she eats hay is evil.

  Lightning and Stealth: Huh? (Both go into shop)

  Lightning Strike: Okay, what's going on? (Everypony shoots widened eyes at Lightning and Stealth) What? Was it something we did?

  Pinkie Pie: They're alive! (Gasps) That means she's cursed them!

  Stealth Firefist: She cursed us? I'm not following.

  Pinkie Pie: That what she wants you be. Clueless! (Stealth makes a confused look)

  Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie, stop it! Lightning, Stealth, tell everypony that Zecora is not evil and did not curse you.

  Lightning and Stealth: She's not evil and she did not curse us.

  Twilight Sparkle: See?!

  Lightning Strike: She was just looking for ingredients to brew.

  Pinkie Pie: (Screams and hides) She's looking for ponies to brew!

  Lightning Strike: Pinkie, you're being ridiculous. She's not going to curse you, she's not going to brew you, and she's not going to eat you!

  Pinkie Pie: That's what she wants you to think. You poor clueless ponies and monkey. (Lightning, Twilight, and Stealth groan)

  Twilight Sparkle: That's crazy I'm pretty sure it means-

  Applejack: Hey! Where's Apple Bloom?

  Stealth Firefist: You might wanna check the door.

  Fluttershy: It's open.

  Rarity: She went outside!

  Rainbow Dash: And Zecora's still out there.

  Applejack: (sigh) That silly lil' filly! I told her to stay put!

  Twilight Sparkle: Spike, you stay here in case Apple Bloom comes back.

  Spike: Will do!

  *Everfree Forest*

  Lightning Strike: (Running with the Mane 6 and Stealth) I don't know why you girls are making a big deal out of this. She's just as unique and normal like every other pony.

  Applejack: You don't know that!

  Lightning Strike: Yes I do! I've met her.

  Rainbow Dash: For what? Two minutes? You don't know her that well than we do.

  Stealth Firefist: You haven't even met her. It's better know her for two minutes than not at all.

  Apple Bloom: (gulps)

  Applejack: Apple Bloom?

  Apple Bloom: (Gasps)

  (Group walks into blue leaf plants except for Lightning and Stealth)

  Lightning Strike: Whoa! Stop.

  Stealth Firefist: Why?

  Lightning Strike: Something tells me that we should not step into these blue leaves.

  Applejack: You get back here right now!

  Zecora: Beware! Beware, you pony folk! Those leaves of blue are not a joke!

  Applejack: Y-you keep your creepy mumbo-jumbo to yourself, ya hear?

  (Some ponies agree)

  Twilight Sparkle: (sighs) Oh brother.

  Zecora : Beware! Beware! (Disappears into fog)

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah, back at ya, Zecora! You and your lame curse are the ones who better beware!

  Applejack: And you! Why couldn't you just listen to yer big sister?

  Apple Bloom: I...I...

  Applejack: Who knows what kind of nasty curse Zecora could have just put on you?

  Pinkie Pie: Just like in my song! (Starts singing song but gets stuffed by an apple by Stealth)

  Twilight Sparkle: You guys, there's no such thing as curses!

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, like I said before, met Zecora, friendly zebra, no curses!

  Rainbow Dash: Well, that's interesting to hear coming from Miss and Mr. Magic Pants themselves. (Lightning facehoofs himself)

  Twilight Sparkle: Our magic, real magic, comes from within. It's a skill you're born with. Curses are artificial, fake magic. It's conjured with potions and incantations; all smoke and mirrors meant to scare. But curses have no real power, they're just an old pony tale.

  Applejack: Just you wait, Twilight and Lightning. You're gonna learn that some pony tales really are true.

  Stealth Firefist: Or, maybe it's just you guys have let your imaginations take over.

  Pinkie Pie: I always let my imagination take over!

  Stealth Firefist: Not helping.

  Applejack: Yeah, Well if you two get cursed, I'm going in both laugh your faces.

  *The Next Day in Ponyville*

  (Both Lightning and Stealth are heading towards the Library)

  Lightning Strike: Most of those girls are being ridiculous yesterday. Are Twilight, you, and I the only ones who don't see an evil bone in her body?

  Stealth Firefist: I know. It's just wrong of them to think of Zecora as- (Sees all the girls a mess) Oh bananas! What happened here?

  Twilight Sparkle: Lightning and Stealth are fine. And so is Fluttershy.

  (Both look over toward Fluttershy)

  Lightning Strike: Wow, I did not notice her. You're not cursed aren't you, Fluttershy?

  Fluttershy: (Deep voice) I'd rather not talk about it.

  (Ponies Gasp and Stealth spits out his juice that he somehow got)

  Spike: This is hilarious! (laughs) Look at all of you! We got: Hairity, Rainbow Crash, Spitty Pie, Apple Teeny, Flutterguy, and... uh... I got nothin'... Twilight Sparkle. I mean seriously, I can't even work with that. (Points toward Lightning and Stealth) But if you two got effected, It would have been Lightning Struck and Stealth Tiefist because your tail would be tied around you! (Laughs)

  Stealth Firefist: (Pulls out a wooden mallet) Yeah, well if you got effected, instead of Spike, you'll be called Squished! (Spike yelps and runs away) Get back here! (Chases after Spike smacking the wooden mallet onto his head and missing sometimes).

  Rainbow Dash: (groans) I think we'll find a cure to this curse at Zecora's place! (Crash)

  Twilight Sparkle: It's not a curse!

  Applejack: (Squeak voice) I agree with Dash! We'll go to Zecora's and force her to remove this hex!

  Twilight Sparkle: It's not a hex either!

Lightning Strike: Hey, wait a minute. where did that high squeaky voice come from?

  Applejack: Down here!

  Lightning Strike: (Looks at Applejack and picks her up with his magic) AJ! I did you get so small?

  Applejack: (Sarcastically) Hmm, I don't know. Maybe a curse!

  Twilight Sparkle: Once again, not a curse!

  (Girls except Applebloom argue)

  Lightning Strike: ALRIGHT! EVERYPONY KNOCK IT OFF!! (Ponies stop arguing and look at Lightning) Having us look, do, or sound funny is not a curse. I mean, would me and Stealth be cursed with you girls? (Pointing to Stealth who is still chasing Spike in the background)

  Rarity: Maybe you two got lucky, and didn't get cursed.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah! (Crash) Maybe you had-(Crash) some lucky (Crash) charm!

  Lightning Strike: I don't have nor own a lucky charm.

  Rainbow Dash: Well, I don't care what you and Twilight say. It's time to pony up and confront Zecora! Come on, girls are you with me?

  (Some ponies agree)

  Rainbow Dash: How about you, Applejack? Applejack?

  Pinkie Pie: Pf-she's gone-pft!

  Rarity: Aah! Or somepony stepped on her!

  Twilight Sparkle: ... or sat on her?

  Rainbow Dash: Rarity's hair!

  Rarity: Oh! OH! Pinkie, what are you doing? Ah, really. Aah! You ever hear of personal space?

  Pinkie Pie: Nopthe.

  Twilight Sparkle: Apple Bloom is gone too!

  Rainbow Dash: I bet they went after Zecora.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well we better go find them. Come on girls, let's go.

  Rarity: (grunt) Oh dear. Oh, this is so unseemly. Auuuaah!

  Rainbow Dash: Hey, a little help here?

  Fluttershy: Oopsie! Sorry.

  Rainbow Dash: (crash) OW!

  Fluttershy: Uh... Spike? Are you coming?

  Spike: (Screams) No, gotta stay and find cure. (Gasps) Twilight Flopple! (Laughs and then gets squished by Stealth and his mallet and keeps running)

  Stealth: I'll give you a joke to think about!

  Lightning Strike: Do you think I should stop Stealth, Twilight? (Stealth yells keeps chasing Spike)

  Twilight Sparkle: Eh, Maybe later.

  *Everfree Forest*

Twilight Sparkle: C'mon everyone. We've got to get to Zecora's. Hurry!

  Rarity: Ooh... Ahaha. Easier said than done.

  Rainbow Dash: Hey, wait for me! (screaming and owing)

  Applejack: Rainbow! Thank Celestia! There's no time to lose! I need to get to Zecora's pronto! Giddyup pony!

  Rainbow Dash: Ex-CUSE me?

  Applejack: YEEE-HAW!

  Rainbow Dash: What the... (Applejack leading Rainbow Dash)

  Applejack: No, Rainbow Dash. Other way!

  Rarity: Oh. I look horrible!

  Pinkie Pie: Plis place plooks horrible!

  Rarity: Oh my. That place really does look horrible. Nice decorations, if you like creepy!

  Lightning Strike: Or, maybe it's just the way she likes her house.

(Girls gasp)

  Zecora: (talks in her native language)

  Pinkie Pie: Sthe sthtole my sthong! Shthe shtole mm mm!

  Rarity: She stole your song?

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh Pinkie. Doesn't sound anything like your song.

  Pinkie Pie: Ah. Hmm... Pbth! (whimper)

  Fluttershy: (sigh)

She's an evil enchantress

And she does evil dances

And if you look deep in her eyes

She will put you in trances

Then what would she do?

She'll mix up an evil brew

Then she'll gobble you up

In a big tasty stew

Soooo... Watch out!

  Lightning Strike: Oh, brother.

  Rarity: You saw those terrible things. Now do you believe us Twilight?

  Twilight Sparkle: Scary looking masks, confusing incantations, and a great big bubbling cauldron? [sigh] Everything is pointing to Zecora being... bad. Or... what if Zecora is just making soup?

  Zecora: Mmm! The perfect temperature for ponies, I presume. Now, where is that little Apple Bloom?

  Twilight Sparkle: Or... what if she's making Apple Bloom soup?!

  Lightning Strike: You've got to be kidding me! Twilight, you, of all the ponies, now you take their side?

  Twilight Sparkle: The evidence connects Lightning. There's no other explanation.

  Lightning Strike: Actually there is. She-

  Applejack: I'm comin' for ya, Apple Bloom!

  Rainbow Dash: Aaah! (Crash)

  Zecora: (Native language)

  Applejack: Whoa there. Easy, Rainbow Crash. (Ponies Dash into there and Lightning watches from the door)

  Zecora: Oh. (Native language)

  Rainbow Dash: (screams)

  Zecora: (Native language)

  Twilight Sparkle: What have you done with Apple Bloom?

  Zecora: No! No! (Native language)

  Applejack: (grunt)

  Rainbow Dash: Ahh!

  Zecora: Ponies! What is this you... (Rainbow Dash screams) No! You know not what you do! You've gone and spilled my precious brew!

  Twilight Sparkle: We're onto you Zecora. I didn't want to believe that you cursed us, but the evidence is overwhelming!

  Rarity: You made me look ridiculous.

  Fluttershy: You made me sound ridiculous!

  Pinkie Pie: (incoherent) You made me speak ridiculous!

  Twilight Sparkle: You ruined my horn!

  Zecora: How dare you! You destroy my home, destroy my work. Then rudely accuse me of being a jerk?

  Lightning Strike: I know, right? (Rolling his eyes) And actually, they accused you of being a witch.

  Rainbow Dash: You put this curse on us, now you're gonna uncurse us.

  Zecora: It is unwise to venture down this road. Your actions will make my anger explode!

  Lightning Strike: I tried to tell them!

  Twilight Sparkle: Where is Apple Bloom!?

  Apple Bloom: Zecora! I think I found all the things ya asked for. (Notices scene) What in Ponyville is goin' on here?

  Applejack:(gasp) Apple Bloom! You're okay!

  Apple Bloom: Why wouldn't I be?

  Twilight Sparkle: Because Zecora is an evil enchantress who cursed us and was gonna cook you up into soup!

  Zecora and Apple Bloom: (laughs)

  Apple Bloom: Oh Twilight. Did those silly fillies finally get in yer head? You know there's no such thing as a curse.

  Twilight Sparkle: Apple Bloom, sweetie. You can't just stand there and tell me this isn't a curse.

  Lightning Strike: Yes, she can. As I said many times before, It's. Not. A. Curse! Zecora was trying to help with all your problems.

  Zecora: Your friend is right. If you remember back, My words were exact.

  (Ponies remember the warning)

  Apple Bloom: It was a warnin'. About that blue plant. It's called Poison Joke.

  Zecora: That plant is much like poison oak. But its results are like a joke.

  Applejack: What in the hay does that mean?

  Zecora: It means this plant does not breed wrath. Instead this plant just wants a laugh.

  Applejack: ... Will somepony please talk normal?

  Twilight Sparkle: I think what she's saying is that when we ran in to save Apple Bloom, we ran into the poison joke. All our problems are just little jokes that played on us.

  Applejack: (Sarcastically) LITTLE JOKES?! Very funny.

  Rainbow Dash: Ok, fine. But what about the cauldron?

  Fluttershy: And the chanting?

  Rarity: And the creepy decor?

  Lightning Strike: Like I'm trying to say normal, help, native!

  Zecora: Exactly, treasures of the native land where I am from. This one speaks 'hello', and this 'welcome'.

  Rarity:Not welcoming at all, if you ask me.

  Zecora: The words I chanted were from olden times. Something you call a nursery rhyme.

  Twilight Sparkle: But the cauldron... The Apple Bloom soup?

  Apple Bloom: Looky here Twilight. That pot of water wasn't for me, it was for all these herbal ingredients. The cure for poison joke is a simple old-natural remedy. You just gotta take a bubble bath!

  Twilight Sparkle: But I tried to find a cure in all my books and couldn't find anything. What book has this natural remedy?

  Lightning Strike: How about the book that said, Supernaturals?

  Zecora: Once again, he is right. (Shows book) Here is the book, you see? Sad that you lack it in your library.

  Twilight Sparkle: Actually, I do have this book, but I didn't look inside because the title was so... Weird. Supernaturals: Natural Remedies and Cure-alls That Are Simply Super. I...I... I'm so sorry, Zecora. I had the answer the whole time, if only I had bothered to look inside.

  Zecora: (chuckle) Maybe next time you will take a second look, and not judge the cover of the book.

  Lightning Strike: Isn't that right?

  Applebloom: (Laughs)

  Twilight Sparkle: Zecora? Would you be kind enough to mix up another batch of the herbal bath?

  Zecora: Mix it up I certainly will. Yet I am missing an herb from Ponyville.

  Apple Bloom: But whenever Zecora comes to town, all the shops are mysteriously closed.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, well... I think we can help you with that.

  *Ponyville*

  Daisy: Look Rose! How awful!

  Rose: The wicked enchantress has cursed them all.

  Lily Valley: The horror, the horror!

  Lightning Strike: Wait, I'm not-

  (Ponies panicking and hide in their homes)

  Lightning Strike: -cursed.

  Daisy: Run, ponies! Run!

  Twilight Sparkle: Daisy, we need to talk.

  *Later*

  Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, My friends and I all learned an important lesson this week: Never judge a book by its cover. Someone may look unusual, or funny, or scary. But you have to look past that and learn who they are inside. Real friends don't care what your "cover" is; it's the "contents" of a pony that count. And a good friend, like a good book, is something that will last forever.  Your faithful student,  Twilight Sparkle.

  Lotus Blossom: Miss Zecora, I would love to get the recipe for this bath. It's simply luxurious!

  Apple Bloom: Applejack! Hey, where's Applejack?!

  (Ponies exclaiming)

  Applejack:(Normal Voice) I'm right here, little sis. I ain't tiny no more!

  Rarity: Oh! I have never felt so lovely in all my life!

  Pinkie Pie: Oh, my gosh! I never realized how horrible it is not to be able to talk. I mean, I love talking so much, and when I couldn't  talk anymore, my tongue was all 'ehhhh'! It was the worst! Don't you agree, Fluttershy?

  Fluttershy: (normal voice) ... Yes.

  Lightning Strike: I wonder how Spike is still dealing with Stealth.

  Spike: (Screams) How about if I give you apples and bananas? (Runs off)

  Stealth: I'm already bananas! (Chases again)

  Twilight Sparkle: He seems kinda busy. Don't you think you should stop him Lightning?

  Lightning Strike: (Sees Stealth still chasing Spike) Eh, maybe later.

  (All ponies laugh)

Swarm of the Century

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh! Hurry up, Spike! This place isn't gonna clean itself.

  Spike: (Cleaning) It also didn't mess itself up.

  Twilight Sparkle: Princess Celestia will be here tomorrow!

  Spike: I thought this was just an unofficial casual visit.

  Twilight Sparkle: There's nothing casual about a visit from royalty. I want this place to be spotless, and you've barely made a dent in the clutter.

  Lightning Strike: You seem busy, Twilight. Stealth and I can just go.

  Twilight Sparkle: No, guys! I need your help to prepare for Princess Celestia's visit!

  Stealth Firefist: So? The Princess has seen me and doesn't mind me if I'm spotless. Just clean.

  Spike: You know, this would be an awful lot easier if there weren't four of us here getting under each other's feet.

  Twilight Sparkle: Great idea! You clean, We'll go see how everyone else's preparations are coming.

  Lightning Strike: Right behind you Twilight.

  Spike: Or maybe I should... ( the group leaves Spike by himself, and he groans)

  (Group checks in all decorations come toward the Cakes' shop)

  Lightning Strike: How are the treats coming Mr. and Mrs. Cake?

  Mrs. Cake: Uh...it would be coming a little better if...

  Pinkie Pie: (eats sweat treats) Mmm... (slurp)

  Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie! What are you doing? Those sweets are supposed to be for the princess.

  Pinkie Pie: I know. That's why I'm tasting them. Somepony needs to make sure that everything is tasty enough to touch the royal tongue, and I, Pinkie Pie, declare that these treats are fit for a king, or a queen, or a princess.

  Lightning Strike: You do realize you have to make the sweets all over again right?

  Pinkie Pie: Yeah! That means more taste testing! (Lightning, Twilight, and Stealth roll their eyes)

  Fluttershy: (Comes into the shop) Twilight, Lightning, Stealth, Pinkie...oh, I'm sorry. Uh, am I interrupting?

  Pinkie Pie: No, not at all. Come on in and make yourself at home. (slurp) What's going on, Fluttershy?

  Fluttershy: You won't believe what I found at the edge of the Everfree Forest. Come on out, little guy. It's okay.

  Parasprite: (purr) (chirp)

  Fluttershy: (gasp) Three?

  Twilight Sparkle: They're amazing. What are they?

  Stealth Firefist: Parasprites?! Ugh! Seriously?! Out of all the animals, why did you have to bring this one? I would have been totally fine with a manticore!

  Fluttershy: So that's what they are. I don't know where the other came from.

  Twilight Sparkle: I'll take one off your hooves. I've never seen anything so... adorable.

  Lightning Strike: You do realize we're right here right?

  Twilight Sparkle: (Blushes) Oops. Besides, it'll be nice to have a companion for Spike so he won't bother me so much while I'm studying.

  Fluttershy: Pinkie, do you want the other one?

  Pinkie Pie:  Pinkie Pie: UGH! A parasprite? Are you kidding?

  Fluttershy: How could you not like...

  Pinkie Pie: Ugh. Now I gotta go find a trombone.

  Stealth Firefist: Right behind you Pinkie.

  Twilight Sparkle: A what?

  Pinkie Pie: A trombone, you know: (trombone imitation)

  (Stealth and Pinkie leave)

  Twilight Sparkle: Ahhh, typical Pinkie and Stealth.

  *Clothing Boutique*

  Rarity: Stand still, Rainbow Dash.

  Rainbow Dash: Ugh, I caaan't, I need to flyyy! This is waaay too boring for me.

  Rarity: Do you want to look nice for Princess Celestia or not?

  Twilight Sparkle: Wow. Rarity, those outfits are gorgeous.

  Rarity: Mmhmm. Thank you, Twilight. Nice to know someone appreciates my talents.

  Rainbow Dash: Ugh, sooo boooring.

  Parasprites: (chirp)

  Rarity: Huh?

  Rainbow Dash: What's that sound, Twilight and Lightning?

  Parasprite: (several chirps)

  Rainbow Dash: Wow, what are they?

  Lightning Strike: Parasprites.

  Twilight Sparkle: And the question is, where did they come from? I had just one a minute ago.

  Rainbow Dash: Uh, I'll take one.

  Rarity: Me too, oh, they're perfect.

  Lightning Strike: I'm not so sure girls if we should keep them. For starters, Stealth and Pinkie seemed upset that there were parasprites in town, Second, Twilight, isn't it a little off that you had one parasprite ago and now there are three?

  Twilight Sparkle: Maybe the same thing happened: some crawled in my mane and I didn't notice.

  Pinkie Pie: (Comes in with Stealth) Does anypony know where we can find an accordion?

  Rainbow Dash: (baby noises)

  Stealth Firefist: Girls! Hello! This is important. (Sighs) Never mind.

  *The Next Day*

  Stealth Firefist: Those things are menace Lightning! We need get rid of them before we have a problem on our hands and hooves.

  Lightning Strike: We can't just jump to conclusions Stealth. We don't if they're actually- (Scream) Uh-oh that sounded like Fluttershy. (Runs over to cottage) Fluttershy are you okay? We you screaming and-

  Lightning and Stealth: Oh Fireballs! (Sees parasprites are swarming in the cottage)

  Fluttershy: Oh, please. Come back here. Please stay.

  Stealth Firefist: Now do you believe me that they're a giant problem?

  Lightning Strike: Yes. Fluttershy, what happened? I thought you had three yesterday!

  Fluttershy: When I woke up, there was just a bunch of them!

  Stealth Firefist: Don't worry guys! I know what to do at a time like this! Hey, Pinkie! (Runs off)

  Lightning Strike: (Sighs) Not what I had in mind.

  (Twilight, Rainbow, and Rarity rush in the house)

  Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, do something Fluttershy, can't you control them?

  Fluttershy: I've tried everything I know: I've tried begging, and pleading, and beseeching, and asking politely and...

  Rainbow Dash: (Groans)

  (Group runs outside)

  Lightning Strike: This is bad. If they overpopulate the entire town will be renamed Parasprite City! (Girls give unamused looks) See what I did there? I took the name of- Never mind. You don't care.

  Twilight Sparkle: What's worse, is that if the princess sees this, it'll be total disaster!

  Rarity: (Sees parasprite cough out a mud ball, forming into a new parasprite) Ew! If you ask me that's a total disaster!

  Applejack: (Coming towards cottage)  Here are the apples Fluttershy! I don't know why you need them. (Parasprites attack the cart) Hey!

  Fluttershy: What do we do?

  Lightning Strike: You know, if Stealth was here, he'd probably say something like, "Maybe if we find a giant mutant frog to eat all the parasprites, or have Applejack herd and drop a giant metal cage box on them all!"

  Twilight Sparkle: Lightning, That's a great idea!

  Lightning Strike: Finding a giant mutant frog? I don't think those exist.

  Twilight Sparkle: No, I mean having Applejack herd.

  Lightning Strike: Well, we are we going to find a giant metal cage box at this time?

  Rainbow Dash: She means drive them back into the forest.

  Applejack: I'll rastle 'em up, but I need everypony's help to do it. Twilight, you and Rarity wait over there. I'll herd the little critters straight at ya like a funnel. Rainbow Dash, you, Fluttershy, and Lightning, stay on top of 'em, don't let 'em fly away.

  Rainbow Dash: Aye aye!

  Lightning Strike: Got it!

  (Ponies get into positions and herd them)

  Applejack: Alright y'all, here goes nothin'. Look out Rarity, that one's fixin' to get away. Keep a lead on 'em, Rainbow Dash. Hold on girls, we're almost there.

  (Stealth and Pinkie come in the front)

  Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie! Stealth!

  Pinkie Pie: Twilight, we don't have much time.

  Twilight Sparkle: You're telling me. The princess could arrive at any moment.

  Stealth Firefist: Exactly. That's why I need everyone to drop what they're doing and help us find some maracas.

  Twilight Sparkle: Maracas? Guys, we've got much bigger problems than missing maracas.

  Pinkie Pie: (gasp) You're right! Getting a tuba has to be our number one goal. Follow us. (Ponies keep running and flying) I said, follow us!

  Rainbow Dash: Pinkie Pie, Stealth Firefist, you are so random.

  Stealth Firefist: And you're being so stubborn!

  Applejack: Forget them girls and guy. Focus. Head 'em up and move 'em out.

  *Everfree Forest*

  Rainbow Dash: All right! (High hoove with Fluttershy)

  Fluttershy: Ouch.

  Twilight Sparkle: We did it. Nice work, Applejack.

  Applejack: Couldn't a'done it without y'all.

  Twilight Sparkle: Now, let's get back home and clean this mess up before the princess arrives.

  *Fluttershy's Cottage*

  Lightning Strike: I'm glad that's over. I'm starting to get hungry.

  Twilight Sparkle: Okay, everyone knows what to do, right? We gotta work extra hard to make up for lost time.

  (Army of Parasprites come out again)

  Lightning Strike: What the hay?! I thought we took them back to the Forest!

  Fluttershy: Um, I may have kept one behind. (Ponies send irratated looks at her)

  Lightning Strike: (Facehoof) You've got to be kidding me!

  Fluttershy: What? They're just so cute.

  Twilight Sparkle: We don't have time to keep rounding up these things. What do we do now?

  Rainbow Dash: We call in the weather patrol. (Flies up into the air) Time to take out the adorable trash. (Forms a tornado) YAAAAAA!

  Twilight Sparkle:  Way to go, Rainbow Dash!

  Applejack: Looks like our problems are solved.

  Lightning Strike: Yes! We're gonna make it!

  Pinkie Pie: Especially, when we've got these cymbals! (Cymbals are sucked into the tornado)

  Stealth Firefist: Hey! We need those!

  Rainbow Dash: Whoa. Yaa! Yow! Woah! Wow! I can't hold it! She's breaking up. (Tornado breaks up)

  Lightning Strike: I take back my previous comment.

  Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie Pie, Stealth, what have you done?

  Pinkie Pie: We've lost a brand new pair of cymbals, that's what we've done.

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh! Maybe if we run back to the music store really fast this problem can be fixed!

  Twilight Sparkle: Will you forget about your silly instruments for one second? You're ruining our efforts to save Ponyville.

  Pinkie Pie: Us? Ruin? We're not the ruiner, we're the ruin-ee! Or is it ruiness? Ruinette?

  Applejack: Come on girls, there's no reasoning with them. They're a few apples short of a bushel. (Ponies except Lightning)

  Stealth Firefist: Hey! I am a fully grown- oh wait that's a metaphor.

  Lightning Strike: Ok, guys. What's the plan?

  Pinkie Pie: (Gasps) You want to listen to our plan? YES!!

  Lightning Strike: What other plans do we have? Actually, it seems you two know what you're doing.

  Stealth Firefist: Exactly! We have the instruments right over there. (Pointing toward a pile of instruments)

  Lightning Strike: Huh. I did not notice that. Anyway, come on! We have parasprites to round up, again.

  *Ponyville*

  (The three see the parasprites eating all the food)

  Lightning Strike: Wow! They're eating everything!

  Pinkie Pie: Look, tambourines! If you could all just... (Ponies run past her)

  Stealth Firefist: Girls! We have a plan to...

  (Twilight casts spell to parasprite not eat the apple, but eats the entire bucket and the rest literally eat everything)

  Lightning Strike: Oh, haysticks! They're eating everything! Literally!

  Rainbow Dash: Well, at least they're not eating food anymore.

  Lightning Strike: This is much worse Rainbow Dash.

  Rarity: Oh no! If they get into my store... EVERYPONY THEMSELF!! (Runs into Shop)

  (Parasprites cause chaos)

  Lightning Strike: Well, at least the parasprites aren't getting me. (Parasprites notice Lightning and lick their mouths) Two things, one, I've gotta stop doing that, and two, thunderbolts. (Screams and flies away with Parasprites chasing him, flying next to Rainbow Dash) Okay, this time, it has to be the worse day of my life. Parasprites trying to eat me, that's gotta make number one.

  Rainbow Dash: You're not the only one being chased Lightning.

  Lightning Strike: Pinkie! Stealth! Play some music! NOW!!

  (Pinkie Pie and Stealth play music)

  Twilight Sparkle: Look!

  (Princess Celestia Arrives and Ponies Bow)

  Princess Celestia: Twilight Sparkle, my prized pupil. And Lightning, my brave new warrior.

  Twilight Sparkle: Hello, princess.

  Lightning Strike: Hi, Princess Celestia.

  Princess Celestia: So lovely to see you again, as well as your friends.

  (crash)

  Twilight Sparkle: So... how was the trip? Hit much traffic?

  Princess Celestia: Ah, what is this? (Looks at parasprite) Oh ho ho, these creatures are adorable.

  Rainbow Dash: They're not that adorable.

  Lightning Strike: (Muttering) Wouldn't be deceived by them.

  Princess Celestia: I'm terribly honored that you and the good citizens of Ponyville have organized a parade in honor of my visit.

  Twilight Sparkle: Parade? Oh. Yes, the parade.

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, that was what exactly that was planned.

  Princess Celestia: Unfortunately, that visit is going to have to wait for another time. I'm afraid an emergency has come up in Fillydelphia. Apparently there's been some sort of infestation.

  Twilight Sparkle: An... infestation?

  Princess Celestia:Yes, a swarm of incredibly bothersome creatures has invaded the poor town. I'm sorry Twilight, to have to put you all through so much trouble.

  Twilight Sparkle: Trouble? What trouble?

  Princess Celestia: Before I have to go, would you care to give me your latest report on the magic of friendship in person?

  Twilight Sparkle: My... report?

  Princess Celestia: Haven't you learned anything about friendship?

  Lightning Strike: Of course she's learned something. Right, Twilight? (Pointing to Pinkie and Stealth)

  Twilight Sparkle: Actually, I have. I've learned that sometimes the solution to your problems can come from where you least expect it. It's a good idea to stop and listen to your friends' opinions and perspectives... (Cymbal Crash) Even when they don't always seem to make sense.

  Princess Celestia: I'm so proud of you, Twilight Sparkle, and I'm very impressed with your friends as well. It sounds like you're all learning so much from each other.

  Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, princess.

  Lightning Strike: Better hurry to infestation in Fillydelphia.

  Princess Celestia: (Chuckles) Right Lightning. (Leaves to go to Fillydelphia)

  Pinkie Pie: (Comes back with Stealth) Hey, What happened to the princess?

  Stealth Firefist: And what did we miss?

  Twilight Sparkle: Emergency in Fillydelphia.

  Rainbow Dash: Some sort of infestation.

  Twilight Sparkle: And you two saved me.

  Lightning Strike: And all of Ponyville.

  Pinkie Pie: Oh no! Have they got parasprites too? Well, have tuba, will travel.

  Twilight Sparkle: I think the princess can handle it.

  Applejack: So you knew what those critters were all along, huh Pinkie Pie and Stealth?

  Pinkie Pie: Well, DUH! Why do you think we were so frantic to get our hooves and hand on all these instruments?

  Stealth Firefist: We tried to tell you.

  Twilight Sparkle: We know, Pinkie Pie, and we're sorry we didn't listen.

(Ponies apologize)

  Lightning Strike: Actually, I kinda listened at the last minute.

  Stealth Firefist: It's true, he did.

  Twilight Sparkle: You're a great friend, even if we don't always understand you.

  Pinkie Pie: Thanks guys, you're all great friends too, even when we don't understand us.

  Stealth Firefist: (Confused face) I don't get it.

  Twilight Sparkle: You saved my reputation with Princess Celestia, and more importantly, you saved Ponyville.

  (Ponies and Stealth see town a mess)

  Lightning Strike: Oh, pony feathers.

Twilight Sparkle: Or not.

  Lightning Strike: (Walks off to his house) I'll go get a broom.

  *Nightfall in Ponyville*

  (Ponies get the town all cleaned up)

  Lightning Strike: (In his house with Stealth) Wow. I never thought I could be so tired of cleaning the entire town.  I'm gonna go to bed and call it night.

  Stealth Firefist: Right behind ya Lightning.

Winter Wrap Up

  *Ponyville*

  (Lightning and Stealth are walking through the snowy town)

  Stealth Firefist: I like the winter time of year Lightning! Too bad it's ending. You get drink hot cocoa, make snow angels, and be warm in a fireplace in the middle of town.  I should try that.

  Lightning Strike: You do realize, that you have fire powers?

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh, you're right. (Makes a fire with wood) There! Now I won't have to wait for anyone to make a fireplace for remainder of the winter.

  Lightning Strike: (Chuckles)

  *Center of Town*

  Lightning Strike: (Sees all the Ponies) Wow! Look at all the ponies. Everyone must be doing their part for Winter Wrap Up.

  Stealth Firefist: What's Winter Wrap up?

  Lighting Strike: (Goes up to Stealth's face) WHAT?! (Ponies look at him) Oops, Sorry. (Ponies go back to conversating) You've never ever heard of Winter Wrap Up?

  Stealth Firefist: Slow down Strike. You need a speedbump. I don't know much about Equestrian culture. I've been couped up in the castle for a long time.

  Lightning Strike: How long?

  Stealth Firefist: Eh, ever since I left my home, 30 minutes.

  Lightning Strike: Right. Anyway,-

  Twilight Sparkle: (Comes out of nowhere) Winter Wrap Up is when everypony does his or her part to to wrap up Winter and bring in the Spring! It was established hundreds of years, but it was never finished for some reason. I can't to join and do my part! It's exciting!

  Lightning Strike: Whoa, where did you come from?

  Twilight Sparkle: I overheard you say, "What?!" and I came over here and assumed that Stealth didn't know about it. The odds were Five million to one.

  Lightning Strike: Right.

  Spike: If you ask me it's a pain. I just wanted to stay in bed and sleep.

  Stealth Firefist: Don't worry I can help with that. (Sets a log on fire and gives a blanket and pillow to Spike) There! Now you can sleep while being cold and warm at the same time. Nothing more uncomfortable and comfortable at the same time.

  Spike: That's not what I meant.

  Mayor Mare: Thank you, everypony, for being here bright and early. We need every single pony's and monkey help to wrap up winter, and bring in spring.

  (ponies cheer)

  Mayor Mare: Now, all of you have your vests, and have been assigned to your teams, so let's do even better than last year, and have the quickest Winter Wrap Up ever!

  (ponies cheer)

  Lightning Strike: To be honest, I'm new at this. And I've been living here for a long time.

  Stealth Firefist: I know right? It's been a very long time.

  Twilight Sparkle: Stealth, you've only been here for 7 weeks.

  Stealth Firefist: So? It's never stopped me before. And you've been here almost as long as I have. And besides, in monkey years, 7 weeks equals 145 eons.

  Twilight, Spike, and Lightning: Right.

  *Later*

  (Group walks over to peagsi)

  Rainbow Dash: Alright team, you're clear for takeoff.

  Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash!

  Rainbow Dash: Oh, hey guys, what's up?

  Stealth Firefist:: What'cha doing?

  Rainbow Dash: Sending off one of my flight crews to retrieve the birds that have flown south for the winter.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, can I help? How about if I help clear out the clouds?

  Rainbow Dash: Um... (Flaps wings)

  Twilight Sparkle: Right. No wings.

  Rainbow Dash: Sorry, Twilight. How about you Lightning?

  Lightning Strike: I'm gonna help Twilight.

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh, maybe I can help.

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, you have no wings. Therefore you can't fly.

  Stealth Firefist: Just watch me. (Jumps up, flapping his arms and is not going off the ground) Aw, bananas! Stupid gravity.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I'm just gonna go. (Flies away)

  Twilight Sparkle: (Sighs) Great, now what do we do?

  Spike: I don't know about you, but I'm gonna be nappin'. (Pointing toward a bush)

  Twilight Sparkle: Come on Spike, this is serious business. Winter needs to be wrapped up, and I'm determined to do my part. Somehow.

  Stealth Firefist: How about you try lion taming?

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, that's very dangerous. And this is Winter Wrap Up in Ponyville. Not entertainment in Las Pegasus.

  Stealth Firefist: What do you mean? It's totally safe. All you have do is ignore the fact that a lion could eat you and will be very painful in the process. And maybe a little messy.

  Lightning Strike: No lion taming.

  *Helping Rarity*

  (Group comes to Rarity)

  Twilight Sparkle: Rarity, please tell me there's something, anything I can help you with.

  Rarity: Well, how would you like to help create Ponyville's finest birds' nests?

  Twilight Sparkle: Birds' nests?

  Rarity: Why yes. When the weather team guides the birds back north for the spring, they'll need a place to live and lay their eggs.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Looks at nest) Wow, Rarity, that one's really beautiful.

  Stealth Firefist: I know. It looks so cool, even I would try to live in that. But I can't since I'm a monkey and big.

  Rarity: Oh why, thank you most sincerely. Would you like to try your hoof at a nest?

  Twilight Sparkle: Would I? Yes! Where do I begin?

  Rarity: (Helps Twilight) Okay. Now... uh, take some of that straw and hay over there, and a little bit of branch. Now, weave them through there, yes. Uh, take some ribbon, yes, oh uh, n... not there, oooh, yes, uh, tuck it in over there, uh but be careful not to... I don't know I guess that would do... oh dear.

  Lightning Strike: Oh, uhhhh...

  Twilight Sparkle: There! It looks just like... yours. Oh my.

  Stealth Firefist: Wow, I've heard of bad houses and nests, but that looks like it needs to be... What's the word?

  Spike: Condemned?

  Stealth Firefist: I was gonna say destroyed, so it won't blind anyone's eyes.

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, be nice. That is not gonna blind anyone or hurt their eyes. (Pony comes up and sees nest and says, "Ow! My eyes! I need a doctor!") Okay, that was just one pony. I'm pretty sure that it will never happen again. (Another pony comes up and does the same thing)

  Twilight Sparkle: (Sighs) what's the use fighting it?

  Lightning Strike: Twilight, it is not that bad. It just needs some improvement and... wow, that really does hurt your eyes from a distance.

  Stealth Firefist: I tried to tell you.

  Rarity: Oh, Spike and Stealth, it's not so bad, ah, maybe birds can use it as a...

  Spike: An outhouse?

  Rarity: Spike. It's just fine. It's just a little rough around the edges. Let me lend you a hoof. Let's just untie this ribbon, and let me take out these sticks here, we'll shave this (Mumbling)

  Twilight Sparkle Aw...

  Spike: I think we lost her.

  Rarity: Ah, and we need to weave the string...

  Stealth Firefist: Ok, how about we go back lion taming?

  Twilight, Spike, and Lightning: No!

  *Iced Lake*

  Pinkie Pie: Hellooooooo, Twilight! Stealth! Lightning! Wheeeeeeee!

  Twilight Sparkle: Wow, Pinkie Pie, you're quite the skater. Probably the best skater I've ever seen.

  Pinkie Pie: Thanks Twilight, I've been doing this since I was an itty-bitty little-wittle Twinkie-Pinkie. Just comes natural. Which is probably why they designated me the lake scorer. I cut lines in the lakes with my skates. That way, when the rest of the weather team comes here to break the ice, it'll be easy as pie.

  Stealth Firefist: You make that all sound easy.

  Lightning Strike: The melting part?

  Stealth Firefist: No, the skating part.

  Lightning Strike: Oh.

  Twilight Sparkle: How clever. When the thick ice begins to melt, it'll break along the lines. Well, you sure have a lot of work ahead of you, there's quite a few lakes in Ponyville.

  Pinkie Pie: Ha, tell me about it. Hey, Twilight, wanna help me out?

  Twilight Sparkle: Would I?

  Pinkie Pie: Come on, put on those skates over there. I bet you'll be a natural too.

  Twilight Sparkle: Okay.

  Pinkie Pie: Yaaaaay! (cheers)

  Stealth Firefist: Hey! I wanna try!

  Lightning Strike: You sure Stealth? When you first try something new, it always ends in an explosion. From when, you ran into a mining field, you tried to throw a dynamite stick, and you just rode on carriage. How can you explode from that?

  Stealth Firefist: Um, I definitely did not put land mines and dynamite sticks in there.

  Lightning Strike: (Weird look) Right.

  Twilight Sparkle: Uh... maybe on second thought.

  Spike: What are you talking about? You said you wanted to be helpful.(Pushes Twilight on the ice)

  Pinkie Pie: Yippie!

  Spike: Now get out there.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Slipping) Oh no, whoa, wow...

  Pinkie Pie: Twilight, steer! Steer!

  Twilight Sparkle: Yaaaaa!

  Pinkie Pie: Oh boy...

  (Twilight Crashes into Pinkie then Spike)

  Stealth Firefist: (On the ice with Lightning) Hey! I'm doing it! (Both look a see the three coming at them) Oh, raspberries, this is gonna hurt.

  (Group smashes intro tree and snow comes down on them and come out)

  Spike: Heh, You're a natural, alright, Twilight. A natural disaster! (Laughs and gets scolding looks from Lightning and Stealth)

  Stealth Firefist: (Punches tree and snow falls on Spike coming out again) And now, you're a natural disaster, Mount Avalanche.

  Lightning Strike: Spike, that is just so hurtful. You should be ashamed of yourself.

  Pinkie Pie: Twilight, you did a great job your first time around. I'm sure my first time was just as wobbly and bobbly and crasheriffic as yours.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Brightened up) Really?

  Pinkie Pie: No.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Saddened) Oh.

  Pinkie Pie: But did I make you feel better?

  Lightning Strike: I'm pretty sure it didn't.

  Twilight Sparkle: It kinda did.

  Pinkie Pie: I think you'll be super awesome at something that keeps your hoofs on the ground. I know, Fluttershy could probably use your help with the critters.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well... I'm pretty good with little animals. Yeah, I'll go help her.

  Pinkie Pie: Uh... it's, ah, that a-way.

  Twilight Sparkle: Thanks. (Wobbles)

  Stealth Firefist: (Hears Spike chuckling and punches tree again with more snow coming on top of him) There, now you're Mount Avalanche the second.

  *Forest*

  (Group goes up to Fluttershy)

  Fluttershy: Wake up, little sleepy heads. Hope you had some wonderful dreams and restful hibernation, but it's time to get up now, spring is coming.

  Twilight Sparkle: Awww, how cute.

  Fluttershy: Aren't they? This is my favorite task the whole season, when I get to see all my little animal friends again.

  Spike: Uh, what's "hibernation"?

  Fluttershy: It's like a long sleep.

  Spike: Long sleep?

  Fluttershy: Yes. (bell rings) Wake up, little porcupines. Animals often hibernate through the winter to save their energy and eat less food.

  Spike: I definitely like the idea of hibernation, uh, except for the "eat less food" part.

  Stealth Firefist: Why? You'll only sleep for very long time. Plus, we won't get to hear your insults that often.

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, be nice to Spike. We can't put him in hibernation. Can we? No, we can't!

  Fluttershy: Oh, would you just look at all these warrens and dens? I'm worried that I won't be able to wake up every animal before spring comes.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, we'll help, Fluttershy.

  Fluttershy: You will? Oh, that would be wonderful.

  Twilight Sparkle: Okay, let's start there.

  Lightning Strike: We've got your back Twilight.

  Stealth Firefist: Aw, do we have to? I mean I just wanna stay out here and-

  Lightning Strike: I'll give you fruit after this.

  Stealth Firefist: I'm in!

  *Cave*

  (bell rings)

  Twilight Sparkle: Hello? Wake up little friends, wherever you are. Spring is coming. (bell rings) I wonder which cute little furry creatures we've awoken.

  Stealth Firefist: Why wait? I could use this Mega-phone. (Turns it on) WAKE UP! IT'S TIME TO WAKE UP!! WINTER'S OVER!

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, we're supposed to wake them up, not scare them.

  Stealth Firefist: What? I can't help it if wake up time is here. Besides, this is little animals we're talking about. (Snakes come out and hiss) Um, guys, do you know any creatures that are long, slithery, and scaly?

  Lightning Strike: I think I might have an idea.

  Twilight Sparkle: SNAKE!!

  Stealth Firefist: Run and Scream! (Group runs and screams and slip off the cliff and hit the ground mutiple times, Stealth looks down a see skunks) Oh, great, just how I wanted my day to end up. (Group bounces off branch and miss skunk den and land in a lion den)

  Twilight Sparkle: Phew, that was close.

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, but not close enough. (Lions come out)

  Stealth Firefist: Oh hi Leon! Is it too late to say I'm sorry for whipping you with a whip last time? (Lion roars at him) Yeah, it's too late.

  (Lions roar)

  Twilight, Stealth, and Lightning: Oh, Thunderbolts. (Lions attack them and launch them back where Fluttershy and Spike are)

  Stealth Firefist: Well, at least we know that lion taming's off the list.

  Lightning Strike: Lion taming was off the list when we first started.

  Spike: You guys, look like you were attacked by lions.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Sarcastically) What gave it away Spike? The fact that lion taming was said twice?

  *Ponyville*

  Stealth Firefist: (In wrapping along with Twilight and Lightning) On the plus side, the hospital paid for our injuries and gave us this delicious hot cocoa. (Drinks) Mmm. Delicious.

  Spike: Well, they never had you here before, either. Think how much quicker they could wrap up winter with your magic.

  Twilight Sparkle: No, no, no! We're gonna find some other way that I can help out if it kills us. (grunt)

  Stealth Firefist: Um, we?

  Twilight Sparkle: Fruit.

  Stealth Firefist: I'm still in!

  Lightning Strike: I'd rather not step into that stage.

  Applejack: Keep pushin', Caramel. That's it, Bumpkin. I know it's hard work, but you guys are doin' great. Yee-haw!

  Twilight Sparkle: Hey, Applejack. How's everything going?

  Applejack: Oh, just dandy. Little slow startin', but peachy all the same. What happened to you three?

  Stealth Firefist: We ran into Leon.

  Applejack: Uh, Leon?

  Lightning Strike: His lion friend.

  Applejack: Okay. Anyway, There's a lot of ground to clear ya hear. We can't even start the plantin' and the waterin' until we git all these heap a' snow high-tailed outta here.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, we'd like to help.

  Applejack: Well, I... I dunno Twilight. Lightning can do it. But I'm not sure about you and Stealth.

  Twilight Sparkle: Just give us a chance.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, I am not turning down fruit for this.

  Applejack: Well, I never turn down some hard worker, but...

  Stealth Firefist: (Pulling along with Twilight)  How long did I go?

  Applejack: Um, five feet. Backwards.

  Stealth Firefist: Aw. (Keeps pulling)

  Twilight Sparkle: (struggle) Ugh... (struggle) Ugh... (gasp) I could use a come-to-life spell. Hwww... Here goes...

  Lightning Strike: Wait, Twilight You're not thinking of... (Twilight uses spell and goes out of control)

  Twilight Sparkle:(Grunt) Uh-oh. Slow down. Slow down!

  Stealth Firefist: Anyone else think we should run?

  Lightning Strike: I do. Ditch the plows. (Group runs)

  Applejack: What's going on? Wha'd'ya do? You used magic, didn't you? (Group gets caught in snowball)  Nuts, Twilight, you used magic.

  Spike: The nerve. Can you believe her?

  Lightning Strike: Coming from the baby dragon who told her to use magic.

  Stealth Firefist: (Sarcastically) Yeah, Nice advice Spike. What's next? You're going to tell us to teach lions to vegetarian?

  Spike: (Gets irritated look from Applejack and Laughs nervously)

  *In Town*

  Lightning Strike: Come on Twilight, come out from the bush.

  Twilight Sparkle: No, I'm just a winter mess up.

  Stealth Firefist: That is not true. Sure you mess up most of everything...

  Ligthning Strike: Not helping.

  Stealth Firefist: You still have potential.

  Spike: Yeah, you're good at a lot of other things.

  Twilight Sparkle: Thanks a lot for making me feel so much better.

  Spike: That's what I'm here for, sister.

  Stealth Firefist: Your her sister?! I don't see the match.

  Lightning Strike: That's a metaphor, Stealth.

  Stealth Firefist: Oh.

  Applejack: Rainbow Dash, y'all on the weather team need to melt the rest of the snow here on the ground and the trees, pronto.

  Rainbow Dash: Got it

  Fluttershy: Wait. My poor little animals' homes will get flooded if the snow melts too fast.

  Rainbow Dash: Got it.

  Applejack: I'm tellin' you, Rainbow, you gotta melt that snow now.

  Fluttershy: No, you simply must wait.

  Rainbow Dash: Okay.

  Applejack: Go.

  Fluttershy: Stop.

  Applejack: Go.

  Fluttershy: Stop.

  Applejack: GO!

  Fluttershy: STOP!

  Rainbow Dash: Ugh! Make up your minds!

  Mayor Mare: Oh! What in Equestria are all you arguing about? This sort of silliness is why we were late for spring last year, and the year before that, and the year before that.

  Lightning Strike: Late?

  Mayor Mare: I was hoping my amazingly inspirational speech would urge everyone to do better than last year, but now it looks like we're going to be later than ever. I mean just look at this catastrophe. The ice scorers made the ice chunks too big to melt; the nest designer is horrendously behind, we need several hundred, and she's only made one!  And don't get me started on all the clouds in the sky, the icicles on the trees... This isn't good, not at all!

  Applejack: And it's gonna be all to pieces disastrous if we can't get our seeds all planted.

  Rainbow Dash: Chillax Applejack, we're bustin' our chops as fast as we can.

  Fluttershy: No, not fast, we have to wake animals slowly.

  Big McIntosh: Uh, AJ?

  Applejack: Oh good gravy, Caramel lost the grass seeds again, didn't he?

  Big McIntosh: Eeyup.

  Rainbowshine: (grunt) Ditzy Doo accidentally went north to get the southern birds!

  Rainbow Dash: Oh that featherbrain. Didn't she learn her lesson last year when she went west?

  (ponies grumble and complain)

  Mayor Mare: Stop this at once. We don't have time to argue. It's almost sundown. Spring is going to be late again. Another year of scandal and shame. If only we could be more organized!

  Stealth Firefist: (Idea and lightbulb appear above Stealth) Guys, I have an idea! (bulb powers down) Aw, fireballs, I lost it. (Lightning replaces bulb and light up again) Ooh! I just gained it back again! Twilight how about you-

  Twilight Sparkle:-Help organize Winter Wrap up?

  Stealth Firefist: Uh, yes. That was exactly what was going to say.

  Twilight Sparkle: Spike, get me a checklist and clipboard, Stat!

  Spike: Right away. (runs off)

  Lightning Strike: (To Stealth) It had to with lion taming again didn't it?

  Stealth Firefist: (To Lightning) No. Just lions. They'll stop fighting and hopefully survive and finish Winter Wrap Up.

  Lightning Strike: Let's just go help.

  Stealth Firefist: Right behind you.

  Twilight Sparkle: Stop, everypony! (Ponies continue to argue)

  Stealth Firefist: (Using megaphone) ATTENTION!! (Ponies stop arguing and look at the group) (Without megaphone) Thank you.

  Twilight Sparkle: Sorry. I know you all want to complete your jobs on time, but arguing is no way to go about it. What you need is organization, and I'm just the pony for the job.

  Lightning Strike: So am I.

  Stealth Firefist: An I'm just the monkey who does random stuff. (Ponies look at him weird) Well, it's true.

  Mayor Mare: I can't believe it. Spring is here! On time! And we have you to thank for it. If it weren't for your organizing skills we would still be arguing.

  Big McIntosh: Eeyup.

  (laughter)

  Twilight Sparkle: It was a team effort.

Stealth Firefist: Yeah, alone your good, together you're awesome!

  Mayor Mare: And since you helped every team, we have an official vest for you. We give you the title, "All-Team Organizer".

  Lightning Strike: Wow! This feels great and comfortable.

  Twilight Sparkle: Gosh, I don't even know what to say. Thank you, everypony.

  Mayor Mare: And hereby I declare that winter is... wrapped up on time.

  (cheers)

  Applejack: Spike's sure gonna be in for a hog-sized surprised when that last piece a' ice melts.

  Stealth Firefist: What makes you say that?

  Applejack: Eh, just a hunch.

  *Later*

  Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, Winter Wrap Up was one of the most special things I've ever been a part of here in Ponyville. It helped me to learn we all have hidden talents, and if we're patient and diligent, we're sure to find them, and as always, with good friendship and teamwork, ponies can accomplish anything. How's that, Spike? Spike?

  Spike: (snore)

  Stealth Firefist: He seems a bit tired.

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, he needed a small nap.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Spike. (Group laughs)

Fall Weather Friends

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  (Lightning and Stealth are watching Applejack and Rainbow Dash play horsehoes)

  Rainbow Dash: (grunt) Whoo-hoo!

  Applejack: Hoo-wee! Not a bad pitch for a pony who works with her head in the clouds.

  Rainbow Dash: Oh yeah? Think you can do better, cowgirl?

  Applejack: I know I can. (grunt and throws horseshoe) Oh, for Pete's sake!

  Rainbow Dash: Heh! Looks like this Pegasus can pitch better than the workhorse. The object of the game is to get the closest to the stake.

  Lightning Strike: Or get a throw into it.

  Applejack: All right, all right. You got another throw there, pony girl.

  Rainbow Dash: (grunts and throws horseshoe really far)

  Applejack: (sarcastically) Wow, Rainbow, heh. You couldn't hit a barn door with that kind of a throw!

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah, yeah. I still have the closest throw, Applesmack. Just try and beat it.

  Applejack: (grunts and throws horseshoe unto stake) Yee-haw! It's a ringer. That's how you do it down here on the farm.

  Rainbow Dash: I lost.

  Applejack: Ah, don't feel bad, Rainbow. It's all in good fun.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, nothing says fun like a game.

   Applejack: Of horsehoes?

  Stealth Firefist: No, just a game. I didn't insist that horsehoes was a fun game. (Unamused look from Applejack) What? I have my taste in games, you have yours.

  Rainbow Dash: I hate losing.

  Applejack: Besides, you're a mighty good athlete. I'm just better. Heh heh heh. (Trotting away and the rest follow)

  Rainbow Dash: All right, Applejack, you think you're the top athlete in all of Ponyville?

  Applejack: Well, I was gonna say in all of Equestria, but that might be gildin' the lily.

  Rainbow Dash: ...and I think I'm the top athlete. So let's prove it.

  Applejack: Prove what?

  Rainbow Dash: I challenge you to an Iron Pony competition. A series of athletic contests to decide who's the best, once and for all.

  Applejack: You know what, Rainbow? You're on. (Both spit and make hoove touch)

  Lightning Strike: Hey, can I join?

  Rainbow Dash: (Laughs) You? You couldn't even win a single contest.

  Applejack: Come on, Rainbow Dash. Let him join.

  Rainbow Dash: Alright, but you're facing two top athletes.

  Lightning Strike: So? That doesn't stop me. What matters is that I try my best.

  Applejack: Well, I hope you use your best skills. 'Cause we're not holding anything back.

  Lightning Strike: Well, you did insist.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, when it comes to Lightning, he will not hold anything back if you tell him to.

  *Later*

  (Rainbow Dash doing warm ups, Applejack, Twilight, Spike, Stealth, and Lightning are standing)

  Rainbow Dash: (grunt)

  Twilight Sparkle: So you three are doing what, now?

  Applejack: An Iron--

  Rainbow Dash: Iron Pony competition.

  Applejack: See, we've set up a bunch of events to decide which one of us is--

  Rainbow Dash: The most athletic pony ever! (grunt)

  Twilight Sparkle: And I'm here to...?

  Rainbow Dash: (grunt) I don' know. Why is she here?

  Applejack: To be our judge and keep score.

  Rainbow Dash: Right, heh. Somepony's gotta record my awesomeness for the history books.

  Lightning Strike: Or our best feats.

  *Set up Iron Pony Course*

  Spike: Hello everypony, and welcome to the first annual Iron Pony competition!

  Twilight Sparkle: Uh, Spike, who are you talking to?

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, you do realize you're talking to no one right?

  Spike: Actually, I'm talking to, um, them! (Pointing to Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Fluttershy arriving)

  Stealth Firefist: Wow, that was timely.

  *Iron Pony Course*

  Twilight Sparkle: Ready. Set. Go!

  Applejack: (Runs and accidently hits barrel) Dagnabbit. (Finishes)

  Twilight Sparkle: Time, Spike?

  Spike: 17 seconds.

  Applejack: You're kiddin'! That breaks my record from last year's rodeo.

  Spike: But you got a five second penalty for nudging the barrel.

  Applejack: (sigh) Nuts and chews! Still, that's 22 seconds. Not too shabby. (Looks at Rainbow Dash) Hey, don't be nervous. Remember, it's all in good fun. Now git on up there.

  Lightning Strike: Just wondering, what's the penalty from knocking down a barrel?

  Spike: Ten second penalty.

  Lightning Strike: Oh.

   Twilight Sparkle: Ready. Set. Go! (Rainbow Dash runs very fast and finishes)

  Applejack: Woo! That was some fancy hoofwork there, Rainbow!

  Rainbow Dash: (Flies back) Thanks, but I (pant)couldn't have been as fast as you.

  Applejack: What was the time on that, Spike?

  Spike: 18 seconds!

  Applejack: 18 seconds. Rainbow, are you sure you're not secretly a rodeo pony?

  Lightning Strike: My turn.

  Twilight Sparkle: Ready. Set. Go! (Lightning runs inconceivably fast and finishes)

  Lightning Strike: (Flies back) So what's the time of that Spike?

  Spike: Wow! 13 seconds!

  Applejack and Rainbow Dash: What?! (Shocked looks to Lightning)

  Lightning Strike: Hey, you insisted that I wouldn't hold anything back.

  Stealth Firefist: Did I mention that Lightning may be part athlete?

  Twilight Sparkle: Lightning wins the barrel lead! (Fluttershy adds score to Lightning's column)

  Rainbow Dash: I can't believe you won.

  Lightning Strike: Well, I am part athlete.

  Applejack: Yeah, well don't get used to it.

  *Strength Test*

  (Rainbow Dash kicks target and hits bell, and ponies cheer)

  Lightning Strike: Okay, now let's see what I can do. (Kicks target and bell is hit, Ponies Cheer) Well, looks like it might be tie.

  Applejack: Mighty respectable, (spit) but let me show ya two how it's really done. (Kicks target and bell flies off, Ponies Cheer)

  Lightning Strike: Wow! I didn't know you had it in you AJ.

  Applejack: (Trots away) Years of applebuckin' (Kicks tree apples fall on Rainbow Dash)

  *Bronco Buck*

  Granny Smith: Waa-hoo!

  Apple Bloom: Woohoo!

  Big McIntosh: Eeyup!

  Spike: Why me?

  Twilight Sparkle: Go!

  Spike: (Shaken By Applejack) Whoa! Whoa! Whoa-hoa! Whoa! Whoaaa! (Lands in Hay bale) Ouch.

  Lightning Strike: (Comes out of hay bale) Ready to be shaken Spike?

  Spike: No.

  Lightning Strike: Too bad. (Shakes Spike off just as fast as Applejack and lands in another hay bale)

  Rainbow Dash: Ready for another pony ride?

  Spike: No.

  Stealth Firefist: Too bad.

  Twilight Sparkle: Go!

  Spike: (Shaken off by Rainbow Dash) Guh guh guh guh guh guh guh guh guh guh guh guhwhoaaaaaa!

  Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash wins the bronco-buck.

  (bell rings)

  Spike: (Lands on Scorekeep sign) And I lose.

*Lasso Roundup*

  (Applejack, Rainbow, and Lightning uses lasso to round up Stealth)

  Stealth Firefist: I do get fruit after this right? (Gets lassoed by Applejack)

  Rainbow Dash: (Tied up on the tree) Does this count?

  Lightning Strike: (Grabs Stealth with Lasso and lands him on his back) Wow! And that's my first time trying. And yes, you'll get fruit after this. (Fluttershy adds score to Applejack and Lightning's Column)

  *Ball Bouncing*

  (Applejack drops her ball, but Lightning and Rainbow are still at it, until Lightning drop his, Ponies cheer for Rainbow)

  (Fluttershy adds score to Rainbow Dash, Rainbow Dash: 2, Applejack: 2, Lightning: 2)

  *Hay Bale Throw Event*

   (Rainbow Dash throws her across at the end of the line, and taunts, but is squished by Lightning and Applejack's hay bales)

   Lightning Strike: Oops! Sorry!

  (Score Added to Lightning and Applejack's Column)

  *Hoof Wrestle*

  (Rainbow Dash beats Applejack, pretty easily, Hoof wresltes Lightning and he beats Rainbow Dash more easily, Score Added to Lightning's column. Rainbow Dash: 2, Applejack: 2, Lightning: 3)

  *Later*

  (More Events follow the score between Applejack, Rainbow dash, and Lightning Strike: 7)

  Spike: Fillies and gentlecolts, at the halfway point, our competitors are tied at seven, seven, and seven.

  Twilight Sparkle: Who are you talking to?

  Stealth Firefist: Seriously, it's like you're talking to air.

  Spike: Them! (Pointing to crowd of ponies who are cheering)

  Stealth Firefist: Wow, I really need to start paying attention to my enviroment.

  *Pushup Contest*

  (Applejack and Rainbow Dash uses their hooves to push up, but Lightning is using his wings)

  Lightning Strike: Gotta keep my wing strength up.

  Twilight Sparkle: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99... a hundred! (Counting Rainbow Dash and Lightning)

  Rainbow Dash: Yes!

  Applejack: (Muttering) Be a good sport Applejack.

  Lightning Strike: (Muttering) She could have just given up like AJ did. (Rainbow Dash: 8, Applejack: 7, Lightning Strike: 8)

  *Long Jump*

  (Applejack runs and jumps into sand pile, Rainbow Dash does the same thing, but flies and few inches ahead, Applejack had an irritated look. Lightning runs and jumps over the sand pile into the grass without his wings)

  Lightning Strike: Wow, I'm a better jumper than I thought. (Rainbow Dash has jealous look, Lightning: 9, Rainbow Dash: 8, Applejack: 7)

   *Clean Baby Chicken Contest*

  (Three trot over into mudpile, Applejack and Lightning gets their chicks dirty and fly away, Rainbow Dash uses her wings to keep her chicks clean, but Lightning uses his magic to close her wings before she even get to cross them, with Applejack being further away, chicks fall into mud pile and fly away) (Rainbow Dash: 8 Lightning: 9, Applejack: 8)

  *Tug of War*

  Twilight Sparkle: All right, you three. This is the final event. Give it all you've got. (Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Lightning Pull on their sides and Applejack is winning)

  Spike: Looks like the workhorse might come out ahead in this one. (Applejack is about pull Rainbow Dash and Lightning into the mud, but Rainbow Dash uses her wings goes a little high above the mudpile with Applejack and Lightning hang on with their teeth)

  Applejack: (Muffled) That's not fair! You can't use your wings to help you win.

  Rainbow Dash: (Muffled) Huh?

  Applejack: (Muffled) You're cheatin'!

  Rainbow Dash: (Muffled) I can't understand you with that rope in your mouth.

  Applejack: (spits) I said... uh-oh. (Falls but bites Lightning's tail mane)

  Lightning Strike: (Muffled) Hey! Watch it. I just had my tail brushed this morning.

  Rainbow Dash: (Muffled) You might as well give up Lightning. Even you can't hold Applejack and win this competition. (Laughs)

  Lightning Strike: (Muffled) On the contrary, I just had an idea come to mind. (Swings rope and Rainbow Dash gets unbalanced)

  Rainbow Dash: Whoa, Whoa! (Lightning Swings on top of her and lands on her with Applejack and Rainbow Dash falls) Whoaaaaaa! (Lands in mudpile with Lightning and Applejack on top of her)

  Lightning Strike: Wow! I did not think that plan would work.

  Twilight Sparkle: Lightning wins the Iron Pony Competition with 10 points! (Lightning: 10, Applejack: 9, Rainbow Dash: 8)

  Lightning Strike: Yes! I won by one point, fair and square.

  Applejack: At least, I got second place and beat a certain cheater I know.

  Rainbow Dash: (Growls) You cheated at the last competition Lightning using your magic!

  Applejack: He did it because you used your wings in the last event!

  Rainbow Dash: So?

  Applejack: Your less better than he is using your wings at over half the events!

  Rainbow Dash: Sounds like a bunch of sour apples of to me.

  Applejack: Are you sayin' that you didn't wings?

  Rainbow Dash: Well... no. But you never said I couldn't use my wings.

  Applejack: I didn't think I needed to tell you to play fair.

  Rainbow Dash: I still would have won even without my wings.

  Applejack: Hah! Prove it.

  Rainbow Dash: Gladly. How?

  Applejack: Tomorrow is the annual Runnin' of the Leaves. I challenge you to race me in it.

  Rainbow Dash: Heh! Easy shmeasy.

  Applejack: Hold on! There is one condition: the point is to run, so no wings allowed.

  Rainbow Dash: No wings? No problem. (Both spit and hoof touch taunting at each other)

  Stealth Firefist: (Walking over to Lightning) I have a bad feeling about this.

  Lightning Strike: Your not the only one Lightning.

  *Tomorrow at the Annual Running of the Leaves*

  Spike: Twilight, hurry up, we're gonna be late for the race.

  Twilight Sparkle: Why are you so excited about the race? It's only for ponies.

  Spike: Yeah, but I'm hoping I can be the announcer again. Just listen: Fillies and gentlecolts, welcome to the annual Running of the--

  Pinkie Pie: Welcome to the annual Running of the Leaves! This is Pinkie Pie, your official p-eye-in-the-sky announcer.

  Twilight Sparkle: Sorry, Spike. I guess that job's already taken.

  Pinkie Pie: As everypony knows, the Running is a very important tradition, for without it, the autumn leaves of Equestria would never fall. So get ready, ponies. The Running of the Leaves will begin in five minutes

    Lightning Strike: (At the event doing warm ups with Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and other ponies) (Doing Push ups) Well, this is going to be fun.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, especially when I'm going to help Pinkie Pie co-annouce. (Goes over to the blimp)

  Rainbow Dash: Pardon me, excuse me. Make way for the real Iron Pony.

  Applejack: The Iron Phony, you mean.

  Rainbow Dash: So, Applejack, you ready to win second place?

  Applejack: I'm ready to run a good, clean race.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah, yeah...

  Applejack: You are not allowed to use your wings.

  Rainbow Dash: I could win this race with both wings tied behind my back.

  Applejack: (Ties up Rainbow Dash's wings) Trussed up like a turkey. Well, a turkey who can't fly, that is.

  Rainbow Dash: Very funny. How come you're not tying Lightning up?

  Lightning Strike: Hey!

  Applejack: Because he's very trustful and won't you use his wings.

  Lightning Strike: Thanks!

  Applejack: And at least we know that it's all fair and sqaure.

  Pinkie Pie: Racers! Please take your positions!

  Spike: Um... Pinkie Pie?

  Pinkie Pie: Hey, Spike! What's up? Oh wait, it's me! I'm up! (laughs)

  Spike: Uh, yeah. I know you're doing the announcing today and stuff and... I'm sure you're gonna do a great job and all, but... I was just wondering...

  Pinkie Pie: What?

  Spike: Aw... Forget it.

  Pinkie Pie: Spike! Would you like to be my co-reporter? We could comment on the action together.

  Spike: (Brightened face) Really? (Pinkie throws rope down and Spike climbs up) Thank you Pinkie Pie!

  Stealth Firefist: (On the blimp with them both) Hey don't forget I'm commenting of the action too.

  Spike: Hey, where did you come from?

  Stealth Firefist: When Pinkie threw the rope down, I came up as soon as possible.

  Pinkie Pie: Yay! Three of us commenting! Plus, I hired Stealth as my co-co reporter.

  Spike: Co-co?

  Stealth Firefist: Yup! Here's the hot cocoa I promised you Pinkie.

  Pinkie Pie: Thanks! (Drinks Hot Chocolate)

  Spike: Okay.

  Applejack: (Twilight comes up to group) Twilight? What in tarnation are you doin' up here?

  Twilight Sparkle: I'm racing.

  Rainbow Dash: (laughs) Good one, Twilight.

  Twilight Sparkle: I'm not joking.

  Rainbow Dash: What? You're not an athlete, you're a... well... you're an egghead.

  Twilight Sparkle: I am not an egghead, I am well-read.

  Rainbow Dash: (softly) Egghead.

  Applejack: (snickers) But have you ever run a race?

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, no, but I do know a lot about running.

  Rainbow Dash: And you know this from...

  Twilight Sparkle: Books. I've read several on the subject.

  Rainbow Dash: What'd you read, "The Egghead's Guide to Running"? Did you stretch out your eye muscles to warm up? [laugh] Get it? Eye muscles. (Applejack and Rainbow Dash Laugh)

  Lightning Strike: Girls, just let her race. It's participation, not a competition.

  Twilight Sparkle: Thanks Lightning. At least somepony gives me some encouragement. I've decided that I should experience the Running of the Leaves.

  Applejack: Well, I think that's just dandy, Twilight. Good luck. (snickers)

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah. See you at the finish line... Tomorrow. (Applejack and Rainbow Dash laugh)

  Lightning Strike: Heh, I've seen this situation before a dozen times. I know who's going to beat who.

  Rainbow Dash: (Laughs out Loud) Stop it! It's too funny! (Applejack laughs with her)

  Lightning Strike: (Sighs and rolls his eyes)

  Pinkie Pie: All right, ponies, are you ready? (Ponies take positions)

  Spike: Get set.

  Stealth Firefist: GO! (Bells Rings and Ponies take off)

  Pinkie Pie: And they're off!  Welcome to the official coverage of the Running of the Leaves! You know, Spike and Stealth, despite its name, the leaves don't do any of the actual running. No, that's left to My Little Ponies.

  Spike: Why, yes, Pinkie, it's the running of the ponies that causes the leaves to fall.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah! But one question follows: How come the leaves don't actually run?

  Pinkie Pie: Ugh, I know. Those lazy, lazy leaves. But this year, the run is about more than the weather. It's about the race to the finish and the two runners who want to win it: Applejack and Rainbow Dash.

  Spike: You know, Pinkie, these two ponies have a bit of a grudge match they're trying to settle. Trying to prove who's the most athletic.

  Pinkie Pie: Yes, and "grudge" rhymes with "fudge".

  Spike: Yes, it... does. What?

  Pinkie Pie: And I like fudge. But if I eat too much fudge I get a pudge and then I can't budge.

  Spike: So... no fudge?

  Pinkie Pie: Oh, no thanks. I had a big breakfast. Let's check in with our two competitive ponies, Applejack and Rainbow Dash. Having come fast out of the gate, Applejack and Rainbow Dash are evenly matched running neck in neck. But what's this? Applejack is making a move, she's now ahead by a nose. But Rainbow Dash won't let Applejack have it and takes the lead. She's ahead by half a nose. Or maybe three quarters of a nose. No, about sixty-three point seven percent of a nose... Roughly speaking. Applejack sees this move and pushes forth with her strong workhorse legs slinking ahead by three hundred and fifty noses.

Applejack:Not so easy isn't it?

  Spike: Ho-hold your horses, Pinkie! Rainbow Dash is catching up the frontrunner Applejack!

  Pinkie Pie: What an upset. I thought Applejack had this in the bag.

  Rainbow Dash: You didn't think I was gonna let you off that easily, did you?

  Applejack: (Trips over rock) Whoa! I don't believe it.

  Lightning Strike: AJ!

  Applejack: Don't worry about me Lightning! Focus on the running!

  Lightning Strike: (Noticing large crowd catching up) Okay. Better get going. (Takes off like lightning and catches up to Rainbow Dash)

  Rainbow Dash: (Laughs) Try and catch me Lightning. (Taunts and lowers her speed. Lightning slips out a smiles and blows right past her) Huh?!

  Stealth Firefist: Well, rain bananas and cake on me! That was unpredictable!

  Spike: I know! Applejack and Rainbow we're competing against each other at top speed, Applejack is back at the front and Lightning managed to overtake them both!

  Pinkie Pie: I know! Ama-za-some Right?

  Spike: Ama-za-some?

  Stealth Firefist: Amazing and awesome.

  Spike: Ok, let's get back to the race.

Rainbow Dash: Not so fast, Applejack! This race isn't over yet!

  Applejack: It is for you. Heh. (Rainbow Dash trips over Stump)

  Rainbow Dash: Whoa!

  Lightning Strike: Huh? Wonder happened to Rainbow Dash. Eh.

  *Later During the Race*

  Pinkie Pie: Welcome back, Ponyvillians, it's me, Pinkie Pie, with her co-co reporter Stealth Firefist!

  Stealth Firefist: It's true. Here's your second cup of hot cocoa Pinkie. (Gives cup to her)

  Spike: And, your co-reporter, Spike. Looks like Rainbow is doing her best to catch up.

  Pinkie Pie: I'm not sure how ketchup is going to help her in this contest. Now, in a hot dog eating contest it can make them doggies nice and slippery, but personally I prefer mustard. How about you, Spike?

  Spike: Uh... I... like... pickles?

  Pinkie Pie: Aaand it looks like Applejack has found herself in quite a pickle as Rainbow overtakes her.

  Rainbow Dash: Look, ma, no wings.

  Spike: As the racers enter Equestria's Whitetail Wood, Rainbow Dash is catching to Lightning Strike, who still has the lead and first place.

  Lightning Strike: (Applejack catches up to him) AJ? Where did you come from?

  Applejack: No Time. Gotta make a move. (Kicks something)

  (Later, Rainbow Dash somehow catches up to Lightning)

  Rainbow Dash: You're not getting away from me Lightning! (Sees Applejack Flying on the blimp) What the hay?! I thought you said no flying!

  Applejack: I said no wings.

  Lightning Strike: She's not wrong you know.

  Pinkie Pie: I must say, Spike and Stealth, that this has been the most interesting Running of the Leaves in Equestria history!

  Spike: With the most interesting announcing. (Applejack kicks bucket of sap)

  Pinkie Pie: But it isn't the running that's been fascinating. (Rainbow sticks to sap) It's the lack of running!

  Stealth Firefist: You're absolutely right about that!

  (Rainbow Soon uses the sap to her advantage and flies ahead making Applejack spin out of control soon taking Rainbow with her)

  Lightning Strike: (Sees Applejack and Rainbow Dash spin speeding toward him) Whoa! Better run faster! (Runs very fast out running the spinning that goes unto the mountain) Phew, close one.

  Pinkie Pie: Once again, Rainbow Dash and Applejack are neck in neck, jockeying for position. Applejack inches ahead, now it's Rainbow, it's Applejack, it's Rainbow Dash, it's Applejack-

  Lightning Strike: (Gasps and sees the finish line ahead) The Finish Line! (Speeds up) Yes! I'm really going to be first in my first significant even race! (Trips over rock and hurts his hoof ankle) Ow! (Struggles to get up)

  Spike: Oh my! Looks like Lightning took a hit to the hoof on that one!

  Lightning Strike: (Gets up and can barely run) Ow! (Walks up)

  Pinkie Pie: Oh no! The crowd is catching up to him!

  Stealth Firefist: Lightning! You have to use your wings!

  Lightning Strike: No way! I going to do this without wings. 1st place or not! (Walks as fast as he can close to the line with crowd catching up very fast)

  Spike: Is he gonna make it?! the crowd is right behind him!

  Stealth Firefist: Probably, He's called Lightning for some reason.

  Lightning Strike: (Crosses the line with crowd but really hard to tell who came in first place) (Breathes) Wow. I can't tell if I've won that or not.

  Pinkie Pie: It's Applejack, it's Rainbow Dash, it's Applejack, it's Rainbow Dash-- (Both come across the line)

  Rainbow Dash: I won!

  Applejack: No, I won!

  Rainbow Dash: I won!

  Spike: You tied!

  Applejack and Rainbow Dash: Tied?!

  Applejack: For first?

  Stealth Firefist: For last!

  Applejack: LAST?

  Rainbow Dash: Then who won?

  Pinkie Pie: Fillies and gentlecolts, the winner of the race is Lightning Strike!

  Applejack and Rainbow Dash: What?!

  Lightning Strike: (Gasps) I won?! (Ponies cheer loudly from him, small crowd comes and tosses him up and down four times) Yes! I won! (Given medal to wear) Oh, this is kinda heavy. But, I can still keep it up.

  Rainbow Dash: Then who got second place? (Twilight trots to the group)

  Applejack and Rainbow Dash: YOU?!

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh no, but I actually got fifth place, which is rather good considering I've never run a race before.

  Applejack: What? How's that even possible?

  Rainbow Dash: You ran so slow, and looked at the scenery.

  Twilight Sparkle: Exactly. I paced myself, just like my book said. Then at the end, when all the other ponies were worn out, I sprinted to the finish.

  Rainbow Dash: I don't believe it. Twilight beat us.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, with all your horsing around, it was quite easy.

  Applejack: You're right, Twilight. Our behavior was just terrible.

  Rainbow Dash: We weren't very good sports.

  Princess Celestia: Sounds to me that an important lesson was learned. (Flies down)

  Applejack and Rainbow Dash: Princess Celestia?!

  Applejack: W... What are you doin' here?

  Princess Celestia: Fall is one of my favorite seasons, so I came to celebrate the Running of the Leaves.

  Applejack: I'm sorry you had to see us being such poor sports, Princess.

  Princess Celestia: That's all right, Applejack. Anypony can get swept up in the excitement of competition.

  Twilight Sparkle: It's important to remember that the friendship is always more important than the competition.

   Lightning Strike: And, that it's important that you try your best and not cheat.

  Princess Celestia: Exactly, Twilight and Lightning. Now, unfortunately, because the two of you were busy tricking each other instead of shaking down leaves, many of the lovely trees of Equestria are still covered.

  Applejack: Why, Princess, I bet we can knock those leaves down for you lickety-split. Whaddya say, friend? Wanna go for another run?

  Rainbow Dash: I'd love to stretch my legs. (Both run back to shake the leaves off)

  Princess Celestia: Congratulations, Lightning. You've won.

  Lightning Strike: Is it true you watched every second of the event?

  Princess Celestia: Of course. You stayed focused, tried your best, and never gave in to any negative comments. Though you've suffered an injury, you managed to overcome it and still win the race.

  Stealth Firefist: An achievement I'll mark down in the Incrediable Feats by Lightning Strike, Stealth Firefist and Their Friends. Written by Stealth Firefist.Trademarked by the Equestrian Golden Oaks Library two weeks ago. (Ponies laugh)

  Lightning Strike: Well, it looks like I'll stay off my hoof for a while.

  Princess Celestia: I can fix that. (Heals Lightning's sprained hoof)

  Lightning Strike: (Shakes hoof around) Thanks Princess!

  Princess Celestia: No problem. Well I've got to go. Royal Duty calls. (Flies away)

  *Ponyville*

  Lightning Strike: (At his house by himself, putting trophy on the shelf) Well, that's one feat I've accomplished to start off Stealth's book. (Stomach grumbles loudly) Now, for the next feat: Giving myself something eat after that long competition. (Goes outside) Hey Stealth! Wanna go to the restaurant? Food's on me.

  Stealth Firefist: (From Library) Wait for me! I wanna get banana sandwich!

   Lightning Strike: (Chuckles)

Call of the Cutie

  *Classroom*

  (Foals are chatting)

  Cheerilee: Let's quiet down please. We have a very important lesson to get to. (class quiets down) Thank you. Today we are going to be talking about cutie marks.

  Diamond Tiara: Bo-ring (sigh)

  Stealth Firefist: Hey, be respectful Tiara. There's a reason you're in school.

  Cheerilee: Thank you Stealth. You can all see my cutie mark, can't you? Like all ponies, I wasn't born with a cutie mark. My flank was blank.

  Twist: Aww...! She's so precious!

  Cheerilee: Then one day, when I was about your age, I woke up to find that a cutie mark had appeared.

  Foal: Look at her hair! (Foals laugh)

  Cheerilee: Yes I know, but honestly, that's how everypony was wearing their mane back then.

  Stealth Firefist: Really? I thought you were a bad carriage accident. (Foals laugh and gets an unamused look from Cheerilee) No offense.

  Cheerilee: Does anyone know how a pony gets their cutie mark?

   Twist: Oh! Oh! Oh! When she discovers that certain something that makes her special!

   Cheerilee: That's right, Twist. A cutie mark appears on a pony's flank when he or she finds that certain something that makes them different from every other pony. Discovering what makes you unique isn't something (Diamond Tiara: pssst!) that happens overnight, and no amount of hoping, wishing, (Diamond Tiara: pssst!) or begging, would make a cutie mark appear before its time.

  Diamond Tiara: PSSST!

  Apple Bloom: What?! (Gets a note)

  Cheerilee: Apple Bloom! Are you passing a note?

  Apple Bloom: Uh, I... Um...

  Cheerilee: What could be so important that it couldn't wait until after class? (gasp) It's blank.

  Diamond Tiara: (laughter) Remind you of anypony? (Laughs)

  Stealth Firefist: Not that I know of.

  Diamond Tiara: (Pointing to Apple Bloom) Blank Flank! (Laughs)

  Stealth Firefist: (Scolding look to Diamond Tiara) How about you lay off her Tiara? (Muttering to Cheerilee) Yeesh. Foals, these days making fun of other ponies.

  *After class*

  (Students walk out and Stealth, Twist, and Apple Bloom walk out last)

  Twist: Want some sweets? I've got some peppermint sticks. I made them myself.

Apple Bloom: (Sadly) Mm-mm.

  Twist: They'll make you smi-i-le.

  Apple Bloom: No...

  Stealth Firefist: Oh, cheer up Apple Bloom. Don't listen to what Tiara is saying. She's just a bunch of rotten apples and bananas.

  Diamond Tiara: I don't know why we had to sit through a lecture about getting a cutie mark. I mean, waiting for your cutie mark is sooo last week. You got yours, I just got mine. We all have them already. (gasp) I mean, almost all of us have them already. Don't worry, you three, you're still totally invited to my cute-ceañera this weekend.

  Stealth Firefist: Um, three? I already have my mark.

  Diamond Tiara: Well, what is it?

  Stealth Firefist: I'll never tell. Not until the party.

   Diamond Tiara: (Scoffs) Loser.

  Stealth Firefist: I heard that!

  Silver Spoon: Anyway, the party is going to be amazing.

  Diamond Tiara: It's a party celebrating me and my fantastic cutie mark. How could it not be?

  Stealth Firefist: (Muttering) I think of a lot of ways.

  Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon: Bump! Bump! Sugar-lump, rump! (laughing)

  Apple Bloom: Gimme a break.

  Stealth Firefist: I know right?

  Silver Spoon: See you this weekend...

  Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon: Blank flanks! (laughing and walking away)

  Stealth Firefist: (Growls) Ooh, ought... (Calms himself)

  Apple Bloom: Just let 'em go Stealth. (Walks away sadly)

  Stealth Firefist: Poor foal.

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  Apple Bloom: It's not fair! It's just not fair!

  Applejack: Don't get your mane in a tangle. You'll get your cutie mark. Every pony gets one eventually.

  Apple Bloom: But I don't want one eventually! I want one right now! I can't go to Diamond Tiara's cute-ceañera without one, I just can't!

  Stealth Firefist: Apple Bloom, you can't just expect a cutie mark to appear overnight or right now. If else fails, just don't go to Tiara's party anyway. The only thing she and Silver Spoon will do fun of you for not having one.

  Applejack: Stealth's right. Y'know, I was the last pony in my class to get my cutie mark, and I couldn't be prouder of it. I know my future was to run Sweet Apple Acres, and these bright shiny apples sealed the deal. (gasp) Come to think of it, Granny Smith was the last one in her class, too. Huh, same as Big McIntosh.

  Stealth Firefist: Wow, that must run down the family tree.

  Apple Bloom: I really don't see how that's supposed to make me feel better. You've got apples for your cutie mark, Granny Smith has an apple pie, Big McIntosh has an apple half, my unique talent must has som'n to do with apples! Apples apples apples! (crash) Oops... apples.

  *Marketplace*

  Applejack: Get your delicious nutritious apples here!

  Apple Bloom: Delicious and nutritious, and so many uses! (chomp)You can eat 'em. [gulp] Play with 'em. (Whacks with a Tennis Racket) (groan)

  Pony: Hey, watch it!.

  Apple Bloom: Create fine art for your home with 'em. You have to be crazy not to get a bushel of your very own. (Pulled by Stealth and Applejack)

  Stealth Firefist: You don't have to go overboard Apple Bloom.

  Applejack: Heh... she's so creative, heh.

  Apple Bloom: (Speeds over to stallion) You, sir, care t' buy some apples?

  Dr. Hooves: No thanks.

  Apple Bloom: Why not?

  Dr. Hooves: I have plenty at home.

  Apple Bloom: Are you sure?

  Dr. Hooves: Yes, I'm pretty sure I...

  Apple Bloom: You're pretty sure, but you're not absolutely positively completely super-duper sure, are you?

  Dr. Hooves: Y...ah... If I buy some apples, will you please leave me alone?

  Apple Bloom: Aaal-right! (Dr. Hooves gives money and speeds away)

  Applejack: You forgot your change! (Sighs)

  Stealth Firefist: Well, at least you got more pay.

  Apple Bloom: Woo-hoo! That's how you sell s'm apples and get a cutie mark! So, what does my cutie mark look like? A shoppin' bag full of apples? A satisfied customer eating an apple?

  Stealth Firefist: So far nothing. You can't just expect a cutie mark to appear if you've got one customer to buy an apple.

  Apple Bloom: Hmm... maybe I gotta increase my sales figures first. (sees mares grabbing apple) YOU TOUCH IT, YOU BUY IT! We take cash or credit.

  Applejack: I'm sorry, ma'am. Ma'am! Aww... Now Apple Bloom, you can't just...

  Apple Bloom: (Puts apples in saddle bags) That'll be four bits.

  Sweetie Drops: I didn't put those in my bag.

  Apple Bloom: Likely story. Four bits, lady!

  Applejack: Apple Bloom! I am really really sorry about that. She's new.

  Sweetie Drops: (Growls)

  Stealth Firefist: You look angry. Here's some rare delicious fruit. (Shows rare and healthy fruit)

  Sweetie Drops: Wow! That looks delicious! I'll give you 30 bits for those fruit.

  Stealth Firefist: Oh, so you wanna negotiate, eh? Ok, You give me 25 bits.

  Sweetie Drops: You do realize you made it lower right?

  Stealth Firefist: Hey! Don't try to confuse with your logic! 20 Bits!

  Sweetie Drops: Are you sure you know what you're doing?

  Stealth Firefist: Okay, 18 bits and that's my final offer.

  Sweetie Drops: Um, I feel like your cheating yourself.

  Stealth Firefist: Alright, already! I've buy you mangoes with that! (Buys and gives mangoes) I just don't know how you sleep.

  Sweetie Drops: (Walks away) Okay.

  Stealth Firefist: There! A sastified customer.

  Applejack: Stealth, ya do realize you cheated yourself right?

  Stealth Firefist: (Sighs) Fine! I'll give you 20 bits AJ! Just like that last pony.

  Applejack: Anyway, Sorry little sis, but your apple-sellin' days are over.

  Apple Bloom: What? But how else am I gonna get my cutie mark?

  Applejack: Home. Now.

  Apple Bloom: Hm.

  Applejack: Ugh. Listen, sugarcube, I know it's hard to wait for your very own cutie mark, but, you just can't force it.

  Stealth Firefist: You it would like trying to make to make a your own banana attack army. But it would turn out they just stand there and do nothing.

  Applejack: Besides, you're not that grown-up just yet. Ain't there other fillies in your class without one?

  Apple Bloom: Well... Twist doesn't have hers yet.

  Applejack: Do you think you'd feel better if you went to the party with her?

  Apple Bloom: Mmm-hmm.

  Applejack: Well there you go. Bet you and Twist would have a great time together. Now run along and find your friend.

  Apple Bloom: You're sure you don't want me to stick around 'till the end of th' market?

  Ace: Hey! Who's been using my racket?

  Applejack: Yeah. I'm sure.

*Ponyville Center*

  Stealth Firefist: Poor Apple Bloom. So confused and so impatient. If only we could help her.

  Lightning Strike: I wish we could Stealth, but Applejack is right. She's gonna have to wait for her cutie mark until she's found her special talent or until she's grown up.

  Stealth Firefist: It's not just that either. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon are making fun of her just because she doesn't have a cutie mark. It's cutie-discrimination I tells ya! (Sees Apple Bloom walking sadly toward the two) Hi Apple Bloom! Wow, you look sad. Is it because Twist didn't want to go either?

  Apple Bloom: No, she has her cutie mark.

  Stealth Firefist: Wow! That's exciting! Tell her I said congratulations!

  Apple Bloom: I still don't have mine.

  Stealth Firefist: Don't worry, I know pony who can give you one. Lightning, teach her so she can get a cutie mark.

  Lightning Strike: Um, actually, I don't have anything right now.

  Stealth Firefist: Aw. mangoes! Luckily, I know the second best pony you should turn to.

  *Ponyville Uptown*

  Rainbow Dash: Wow, looks like somepony's got a dark cloud hanging over her head. Let me do something about that. (Pushes cloud out of they way) What's the matter, kid?

  Apple Bloom: (inhales) There's a cute-ceañera this afternoon and everypony in my class will be there and they'll all have their cutie marks and I wanna get my cutie mark but I'm no good at sellin' apples but I really wanna go to the party but how can I go to the party if I don't have my cutie mark which my big sister says I'm gonna get eventually but... I WANT IT NOW!

  Rainbow Dash: Cutie mark? I can get you a cutie mark like that! (snap)

  Apple Bloom: Applejack says these things take time. I have to just wait for it to happen.

  Rainbow Dash: Why wait for something to happen when you can make it happen?

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, like making your own fruit attack army come to life? (Rainbow Dash and Apple Bloom have confused looks) That's what I'm doing right now. So far, after all the time and effort I've put into it, my progress is 0%.

  Rainbow Dash: Okay. Anyway, who are you gonna listen to, Applejack, or the pony who was first in her class to get a cutie mark? I always liked flying an' all, but I was going nowhere in a hurry. It wasn't until my very first race that I discovered a serious need for speed, and KAZAM, this sweet baby appeared as fast as lightning.

  Stealth Firefist: Really? Cause Lightning told me he was the first one in his class to get a cutie mark. It wasn't until he discovered he could clear the skies of lightning clouds. And it wasn't until he was called Lightning Strike. Also, he could be from here to there in a second.

  Rainbow Dash: He was in a different class.

  Stealth Firefist: Oh.

  *Later in a field*

  Rainbow Dash: That's right, stretch out those legs. Gotta be nice and loose. The key here is to try as many things as possible as quickly as possible. One of them is bound to lead to your cutie mark. Are you ready?

  Apple Bloom: I'm ready!

  Rainbow Dash: I said: Are! You! Ready!

  Apple Bloom: I'M READY!

  *Training Sessions*

  Rainbow Dash: Juggling, go! (whistle blows)

  Apple Bloom: (Loses balances and juggling balls fall on her) Ah!

  Rainbow Dash: Hang-gliding, go! (whistle blows)

  Apple Bloom: Whoa!

  Rainbow Dash: Karate, go! (whistle blows)

  Apple Bloom: Hi-ya! (Kicks punching bag) Ee...

  Rainbow Dash: Kite-flying, go! (whistle blows) (Apple Bloom runs and doesn't even get to fly glide) Ultrapony and monkey Roller Derby, go! (whistle blows)

  Stealth Firefist: (Skating with Apple Bloom and smiling) You might wanna go faster. Those other roller ponies look very aggressive.

  Roller ponies: (growl)

  Apple Bloom: (Slips) Whoaaa! Whoa.. (Crashes into Stealth and Roller Ponies)

  Stealth Firefist: Well, that could have been worse.

  *Later*

  Rainbow Dash: Tried that one... tried that one... tried that one...

  Silver Spoon: (Walking with Diamond Tiara) Your new outfit is, like, perfect for the party.

  Diamond Tiara: I know. It totally shows off my cutie mark.

  Silver Spoon: I love being special.

  Diamond Tiara: Can you imagine how embarrassing it must be to be... not special?

  Silver Spoon: I don't even want to, like, think about it. (Both Laugh)

  Stealth Firefist: (Growls) (Muttering to Apple Bloom) If they make fun of you at the party, I'm not going to held responsible for what I do to them.

  Apple Bloom: I'm doomed. Doomed! I'll never find sumth'n I'm good at.

  Pinkie Pie: You look like you'd be good at eating cupcakes.

  Apple Bloom: Eatin' cupcakes?

  Rainbow Dash: Eating cupcakes?

  Stealth Firefist: Juggling buzzsaws? (Gets weird looks at the others) What? I thought we were saying our own thing.

  Pinkie Pie: Eating cupcaaakes! (Hopping away)

  Apple Bloom: I really appreciate all your help Rainbow Dash. (Backing off slowly) You're a really great coach and I really learned a lot from you and I'm sure I can learn a lot more but... I've got some cupcakes to eat! See you at cute-ceañera! (Catches up with Pinkie)  Hold on, Pinkie Pie, I'm comin'.

  Stealth Firefist: (Catching up with Apple Bloom) Hold on, Apple Bloom! I gotta make sure you're safe too.

  *Kitchen*

  Apple Bloom: I can't believe I didn't think of this. A cupcake-eating cutie mark, it's sooo obvious. (Looking to Cupcakes) Now, where are those cupcakes? I'm ready t' chow down!

  Pinkie Pie: I don't have any cupcakes.

  Apple Bloom: Oh.

  Pinkie Pie: (gasp) But you look like you'd be good at helping me make some.

  Apple Bloom: I guess, uh, making-cupcakes cutie mark could work too.

(Pinkie Pie)

All you have to do is take a cup of flour!

Add it to the mix!

Now just take a little something sweet, not sour!

A bit of salt, just a pinch!

Baking these treats is such a cinch!

Add a teaspoon of vanilla!

Add a little more, and you count to four,

And you never get your fill of...

Cupcakes! So sweet and tasty!

Cupcakes! Don't be too hasty!

Cupcakes! Cupcakes, cupcakes, CUPCAKES!

  *Later*

  Apple Bloom: (Struggling) (cough) Hot, hot, hot!

  Pinkie Pie: Oooh, those look much better than the last batch. (chomp) Mmm...

  Apple Bloom: (Tries one and spits it out) Ugh! I guess I'm not cut out to be a baker either. (sigh) I just have to face it, I'm gonna have a blank flank forever.

  Stealth Firefist: Well, look at this way Apple Bloom. At least attempt 17 didn't catch me on fire, but it did get the pony outside. He'll be fine.

  Pinkie Pie: What about that?

  Apple Bloom: What about what? Is there something on my flank? Is there, is there, is there? (gasp) A cutie mark! It's a... a measuring cup? No. A mixin' bowl? No... Are those cupcakes? A tower of cupcakes maybe.

  Pinkie Pie: (blow) Flour. It's flour! Yay! I guessed it. What game you wanna play next? Please say bingo, please say bingo.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Arriving) Whoa, what's been going on in here?

  Stealth Firefist: Nothing much. Just helping Apple Bloom achieve her cutie mark. Except, we found out the cooking is not really her thing.

  Pinkie Pie: We've been making cupcakes, wanna try them?

  Twilight Sparkle: Nnnno thank you... not that they don't look, heh, delicious.

  Apple Bloom: Twilight, you have to help me!

  Apple Bloom: (inhales) Tiara's cute-ceañera's today and everypony in my class will be there and they'll all have their cutie marks and I want to get my cutie mark but I'm no good at selling apples or hang-gliding or making cupcakes, but I wanna go to the party but how can I go to the party if I don't have my cutie mark, which Pinkie Pie says I can't just make appear, but I need it to appear, RIGHT NOW!

  Stealth Firefist: She's very serious. You better hurry, she might be getting a little clingy. (Apple Bloom hugging Stealth's tail)

  Twilight Sparkle: Uhhh... I don't follow. How can I help you?

  Apple Bloom: You can use your magic to make my cutie mark appear.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh no, Apple Bloom. A cutie mark is something a pony has to discover for herself.

  Apple Bloom: Please Twilight, jus' trah.

  Twilight Sparkle: I'm sorry but-

  Apple Bloom: Oh please, please, please please please!

  Stealth Firefist: You might as I well try because you don't stand a chance. She's gonna try the cute, big eyes, baby face, and the mouth thing if you don't agree.

  Twilight Sparkle: Alright alright!

  Apple Bloom: Oh thank you thank you thank you. (pwing)  Yes! I knew you could do (Cutie mark disappears)... it.

  Twilight Sparkle: I'm sorry, sweetie, but I told you-

  Apple Bloom: Try again, try again!

  Twilight Sparkle: (sighs and tries again many times but it disappears)

  Stealth Firefist: It didn't work. Well we tried everything Apple Bloom. We've tried selling, exercising, baking, and making Twilight give you a cutie mark.  How about skipping the party?

  Apple Bloom: He's right. I just won't go to the party, I can't go. Everyone will just laugh at me and make fun of me and call me name. It will be the worst night of my life.

  Stealth Firefist: Actually, it'll be the worst day of your life.

  Twilight Sparkle: Not helping, and I'm sure it won't be as bad as all that.

  Apple Bloom: Forget it, there's no way I'm going to that (gulp, and realizes she's at the party) party. How could I have forgotten the time? How could I have forgotten Pinkie Pie was hosting the party? How could I have forgotten it was at Sugarcube Corner?

  Stealth Firefist: Well, you did forget to read the full poster of the party. (Giving poster to Apple Bloom)

  Pinkie Pie: Don't forget your party hat, Forgetty Forgetterson! (Hops away)

  Apple Bloom: I have to get out of here before anypony sees me.

  Stealth Firefist: Don't worry, I'll will help you. They don't call me Stealth for nothing. (Helps Apple bloom sneak around)

  Snails: (chomp)

  Diamond Tiara: Hey! It's my cute-ceañera, I'm supposed to get the first bite at cake.

  (Ballons pop)

  Apple Bloom: (Under table) Okay, Apple Bloom, almost there.

  Stealth Firefist: Good Luck, I'm gonna be over there having fun. (Goes into middle of the party and notices two foals at the corner) Hey! What are you two doing... (Zipped by a zipper) Mmph! Mmph!

  Sweetie Belle: Shh! We're hiding!

  Stealth Firefist: Why?

  Scootaloo: Because we don't want to get made fun of her! (Pointing to Diamond Tiara)

  Stealth Firefist: Who? Tiara? She's just a...

  Sweetie Belle: Shh! We don't want to get our cover blown, just because we don't want to get fun of for our missing cutie marks.

  Stealth Firefist: (Gasps) You girls don't have cutie marks? No way! I know a friend who's... (Record Scratch) Hey, what happened to the music.

  Apple Bloom: Oh no.

  Silver Spoon: Wow, that is an amazing cutie mark.

  Diamond Tiara: Nice try...

  Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon: Blank flank! (Laughs)

  Stealth Firefist: Hold on girls. (Walks over to the foals) How about you lay off her jerks?!

  Diamond Tiara: You stay out of this blank... uh...

  Stealth Firefist: Not so easy to make fun of me isn't it?

  Diamond Tiara: Oh! Blank Face. (Laughs)

  Stealth Firefist: (Sarcastically) Wow, I was thinking the party couldn't get any worse. Then you said Blank Face. I'm going to cry now. Boo-hoo-hoo.

  Silver Spoon: Just stay out of this, monkey.

  Scootaloo: Do you have problem with blank flanks?! (Fillies gasp) I said, you got a problem with blank flanks?

  Silver Spoon: The problem is, I mean, she's like, totally not special.

  Stealth Firefist: (Sarcastically and Mockingly) Ohh, Riiiiight.

  Sweetie Belle: No, it means she's full of potential.

  Scootaloo: It means she could be great at anything. The possibilities are, (mocking) like, endless.

  Sweetie Belle: She could be a great scientist, or an amazing artist, or a famous writer. She could even be mayor of Ponyville some day.

  Stealth Firefist: Or, be first pony to make an entire fruit attack army. (Everybody stares weirdly at him) What? No one wants to do that?

  Scootaloo: Anyway, she's not stuck being stuck-up like you two.

  Stealth Firefist: Losers!

  (ponies laugh)

  Diamond Tiara: Hey, this is my party, why are you two on their side?

  Scootaloo: Because..

  Apple Bloom: [gasp] You don't have your cutie marks either? I thought I was the only one.

  Scootaloo: We thought we were the only two.

  Twilight Sparkle: I for one think you are three very lucky fillies.

  Diamond Tiara: Lucky? How can they be lucky?

  Twilight Sparkle: They still get to experience the thrill of discovering who they are, and what they're meant to be.

  Applejack: And they got all the time in the world to figure it out, not just an afternoon.

  (ponies chatter and walk over to three)

  Tornado Bolt: Wow, Apple Bloom, I wish I could be a scientist.

  Piña Colada: Do you really think you could be mayor?

  Coronet: Maybe I got my cutie mark too soon.

  Diamond Tiara: Hey, what's everypony doing? This is my party, everypony is supposed to be paying attention to me.

  Stealth Firefist: Sorry, Tiara. But you were so five seconds ago.

  Diamond Tiara: Well! We still get to make fun of you.

  Stealth Firefist: Ehh, I don't think so. (Shows fireball mark on his armor) I've got my mark. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to be over there congratulating my friends. (Walks over to crowd)

   Silver Spoon: Whatever. We still think you're losers, right Diamond Tiara? Bump, bump, sugar... lump...

  Diamond Tiara: Not now, Silver Spoon.

  Stealth Firefist: (Scoffs points to the two) Real losers if you ask me. I'm Stealth Firefist.

  Scootaloo: Name's Scootaloo.

  Sweetie Belle: And I'm Sweetie Belle.

  Apple Bloom: Apple Bloom.

  *Later at the party*

  Twist: This song is so super!

  Apple Bloom: So I was thinking, now that we're friends... I mean, we are friends, right?

  Scootaloo: How could we not be? We're totally alike. We don't have cutie marks, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon drive us crazy--

  Sweetie Belle: Totally crazy.

  Stealth Firefist: And she's a pain in the tail if you ask me.

  Apple Bloom: Well, now that we're friends, what if the three of us work together to find out who we are and what we're supposed to be?

  Sweetie Belle: Ooh! Ooh! We could form our own secret society.

  Scootaloo: I'm liking this idea.

  Apple Bloom: A secret society. Yeah. We need a name for it though.

  Scootaloo: The Cutie Mark Three?

  Sweetie Belle: The Cutastically Fantastics?

  Apple Bloom: How about... The Cutie Mark Crusaders?

  Scootaloo: It's perfect!

  Sweetie Belle: This is gonna be so great!

  Apple Bloom: We're gonna be unstoppable!

  Scootaloo: What do you say we celebrate with some of these delicious cupcakes?

  Apple Bloom: NOT the cupcakes. Trust me.

  Stealth Firefist: It had some difficulties.

  Sweetie Belle: Let's see if there are any cookies.

  Apple Bloom: Yeah! Come on.

  Stealth Firefist: And good luck on your quest on finding your cutie mark girls!

  Twilight Sparkle: Dearest Princess Celestia, I am happy to report that one of your youngest subjects has learned a valuable lesson about friendship. Sometimes, the thing you think will cause you to lose friends and feel left out...

  Princess Celestia: ...can actually be the thing that helps you make your closest friends and realize how special you are. Hmm...

  Stealth Firefist: (Rushes out of nowhere) Hi Princess Celestia! Cupcake? (Gives cupcake to the princess) Well, gotta go. There's party right now bye! (Rushes off)

  Princess Celestia: (Chuckles) Oh, Stealth.

The Legendary Treasure of Fruitopia

*Outside Lightning's House in Ponyville*

  Lightning Strike: Come on Stealth! It's just a visit!

  Stealth Firefist: (Clinging onto the door) Never! She'll just put me in the monkey cage!

  Lightning Strike: You're being ridiculous Stealth! She does not own a monkey cage! (Twilight and Applejack arrive at the house)

  Twilight Sparkle: Um, hi Lightning.

  Lightning Strike: Oh, hi girls. Can you give me hoof with Stealth? He's not budging. (Tries to pull Stealth with his magic)

  Stealth Firefist: Never! I don't wanna go to the Boutique! Like I said, She'll put me in the monkey cage! Twilight, AJ prove my point.

  Twilight and Applejack: Uh...

  Stealth Firefist: See? I'll never go Lightning. No matter how much fruit you give me!

  Lightning Strike: Oh, well in that case I heard Rarity keeps a top secret fruit stash that no one but me, our friends or Rarity knows.

  Stealth Firefist: What?!

  Applejack: Uh, she owns a top secret fruit stash? (Lightning makes a glare to go along with it) Oh, yes she does. You should come with us right away.

  Stealth Firefist: Well, why didn't you tell me before?! Let's go! (Runs off)

  Twilight Sparkle: Why would Rarity ever keep a-

  Lightning Strike: She doesn't really have one. But it usually gets Stealth moving from one place to another really fast. And it works every time. I'll teleport us there before Stealth even gets there. (Teleports group)

  *Clothing Boutique*

   (Group is ported in the Boutique)

  Applejack: Howdy, Rarity!

  Twilight Sparkle: (Whispering) Shh... Can't you see Rarity is trying to concentrate?

  Applejack:(Whispering) What do you think she's makin'?

  Twilight Sparkle:(Whispering) Looks like a dress.

  Applejack:(Whispering) Well, that makes sense. Since this is a dressmaker's shop and all.

  Lightning Strike: (Whispering) Girls, don't you think we should let her concentrate?

  Rarity: Is there something I can help you with?

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, so very sorry to trouble you, Rarity, but I need a quick favor. Could you please fix the button for me? It's my dress for the Grand Galloping Gala.

  Rarity: Oh, no, no, no! You can't wear this... old thing. You need a glamorous new outfit for the Gala and I'll make it for you. No problem at all. It will be my pleasure!

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, that's really sweet of you to offer, Rarity, but I can't let you do that. It would be so much work. This dress is fine.

  Rarity: Twilight Sparkle. I insist on making you a new dress.

  Twilight Sparkle: But...

  Rarity: Not another word! I won't take no for an answer.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, in that case... Thank you for your generosity, Rarity. Knowing your handiwork, I'm sure it will be absolutely beautiful.

  Rarity: Let me guess, Applejack. You don't want a new gown either.

  Applejack: Gown? Shoot. I was just gonna wear my old work duds.

  Rarity: You can't possibly be serious, Applejack! You absolutely must wear formal attire.

  Applejack: Hmm, Nah.

  Rarity: What if I just spruce up your... duds for you a little bit?

  Applejack: Okay, sure. Why not? Since you're up for it and all. Just don't make them too... froufrou-y.

  Rarity: Deal! And for you Lightning, I'm working on a formal stallion's outfit for you.

  Lightning Strike: Gee, Rarity. I'm not sure, you seem kinda busy with Twilight and Applejack's dresses and dud.

  Rarity: It is no trouble at all. I'm can work under all pressure.

  Lightning Strike: Um, are you sure that's-

  Rarity: I'm going to be fine darling. I'm going to give you the stallion's suit whether you answer yes or no.

  Lightning Strike: Well, if you can do it I trust you.

  Stealth Firefist: (Comes from nowhere) Hey, guys I'm here. So Rarity, where's the top secret fruit stash?

  Rarity: Um, I'm pretty sure I don't have a fruit stash.

  Stealth Firefist: You might as well give up the act Rarity, I know it and I'm going to search this place for it using my detective skills. Or whatever useful skills I have. (Searching Boutique)

  Rarity: Uh-

  Lightning Strike: Just go with it. I was trying to get him to come here anyway.

  Rainbow Dash: Look out below! (crashes in to model statues) Sorry. New trick. Didn't quite work.

  Rarity: Hmm... (gasp) Idea! I'll make you an outfit for the Gala too, Rainbow Dash.

  Rainbow Dash: Outfit for the what now?

  Rarity: I'll make one for you and you and all of you. Oh! And of course Pinkie and Fluttershy too. Oh, and when I'm done, we can hold our very own fashion show!

  Twilight Sparkle: What a great idea! If you're sure you can handle it.

  Rarity: Oh, it'll be a little bit of work, but it will be a wonderful boost for my business. Plus, fun!

  Rainbow Dash: Oh, I love fun things!

  Lightning Strike: Only if you're not bored. (Glare from Rainbow Dash) Just saying.

  Rarity: Then it's settled. We'll have a fashion show starring us.

  Applejack: So all you have to do is make a different, stunning, original, amazing outfit for one, two, three, four, five... plus yourself, seven ponies? And lickety split?

  Rarity: Oh, Applejack. You make it sound as if it's going to be hard.

  Stealth Firefist: (Crash and in another room) Because it is hard! And finding where you put the secret fruit stash you never told me about is even harder!

  (Rarity)

Thread by thread, stitching it together

Twilight's dress, cutting out the pattern snip by snip

Making sure the fabric folds nicely

It's the perfect color and so hip

Always gotta keep in mind my pacing

Making sure the clothes' correctly facing

I'm stitching Twilight's dress

Yard by yard, fussing on the details

Jewel neckline, don't you know a stitch in time saves nine?

Make her something perfect to inspire

Even though she hates formal attire

Gotta mind those intimate details

Even though she's more concerned with sales

It's Applejack's new dress

Dressmaking's easy, for Pinkie Pie something pink

Fluttershy something breezy

Blend color and form,

(To Opalescence) Do you think it looks cheesy?

Something brash, perhaps quite fetching

Hook and eye, couldn't you just simply die?

Making sure it fits forelock and crest

Don't forget some magic in the dress

Even though it rides high on the flank

Rainbow won't look like a tank

I'm stitching Rainbow's dress

Piece by piece, snip by snip

Croup, dock, haunch, shoulders, hip

Thread by thread, primmed and pressed

Yard by yard, never stressed

And that's the art of the dress!

  *Later*

  Rarity: That's it. Keep them closed. Don't look. Okay, you can look now! These are your new outfits. What do you think of your old duds now, Applejack? Pretty swanky, are they not? And Twilight! I made this dress for you and I designed each outfit theme to perfectly reflect each pony's unique personality. Oh, it took me forever to get the colors right on this one, Rainbow Dash, but I did it. Oh, and it turned out BEAUTIFUL, don't you think? Ooo, and I know you are going to love yours, Fluttershy. It just sings spring! And Pinkie Pie, look! Pink! Your favorite! Aren't they all amazing?

  (Awkward silence)

  Twilight Sparkle: Wow... They're...

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah, they're...

  Applejack: They sure are... sumth'n.

  Twilight Sparkle: Yes! Something.

  Pinkie Pie: I love something! Something is my favorite!

  Fluttershy: It's... nice.

  Rarity: But what's the matter? Don't you like them?

  Twilight Sparkle: They're very nice...

  Applejack: And we're plum grateful 'cause you worked so hard on them.

Lightning Strike: They look amazing to me.

  Rainbow Dash: Mine's just not as cool as I was imagining. (Applejack, Twilight, and Lightning send her angry glares) She asked.

  Twilight Sparkle: I guess what we're all saying is that they're just not what we had in mind.

  Girls: Yeah.

  Rarity: That's okay. Not a problem. There's plenty more where that came from. They were only a first pass. You're my friends and I want you to be 110% satisfied. Not to worry, I'll redo them.

  Fluttershy: Oh, Rarity. You don't have to do that. They're fine.

  Rarity: I want them to be better that just fine. I want you to think they're absolutely perfect.

  Applejack: Are you sure? I mean, we wouldn't wanna impose.

  Rarity: Oh, it's no imposition. Really, I insist.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, in that case... Thank you again, Rarity. (Group leaves)

  Rarity: What have I gotten myself into?

  *Ponyville*

  Lightning Strike: I'm worried about Rarity, she might be the one putting to much pressure and stress on herself.

  Stealth Firefist: What I'm worried about, is that the fruit stash may have been stolen. It must have been one of those clever, evil, but handsome tomb raider villains.

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, I'm not sure if-

  Stealth Firefist: Hold that thought Lightning! I have a plan that will totally work. We'll go back to the boutique, and when everyone is at the fashion show, we'll search for the missing fruit stash. Or as I like to call it, The Legendary Treasure of Fruitopia!

  Lightning Strike: The Legendary Treasure of Fruitopia?

  Stealth Firefist: Hey, those words you just said were supposed to be italicized by the author.

  Lightning Strike: (Weird Look) What?

  Stealth Firefist: Never Mind. (To us) But seriously, it should have been italicized to prove my point. (Lightning rolls his eyes)

  Lightning Strike: I'm just going to go tell the girls that I can't make the fashion show night.

  *Rarity's Boutique, Fashion Show Night*

  Stealth Firefist: Here we are. The Temple of the Lost Fruit.

  Lightning Strike: The Temple of the Lost Fruit?

  Stealth Firefist: (To us)  Seriously, why couldn't the author italicize the the name of the temple?

  Lightning Strike: (Rolls his eyes) Let's just get on the fruit search.

  (The two search around the boutique, but Stealth is looking more harder than Lightning)

  Lightning Strike: You know Stealth, we could just give up.

  Stealth Firefist: No way, Lightning. I think I just found a secret passage to the treasure.

  Lightning Strike: Oh, come on Stealth. There is no way Rarity's Boutique has a-

  Stealth Firefist: Found it! (Secret Passage opens)

  Lightning Strike: Well what do you know.

  Stealth Firefist: Come on. That fruit isn't gonna eat itself or walk away. (Both explore the passage)

  *Fruit Tomb*

  Lightning Strike: (Muttering) Wow, I thought there was no fruit stash at all. I thought I made it up.

  Stealth Firefist: Did you say something Lightning?

  Lightning Strike: (Talking) Oh, nothing Stealth. (Both come across long hallway)

  Stealth Firefist: Better be careful, Lightning. I've know enough tomb raider adventures, that this hallway obviously has many dangerous traps. I'll go trigger them! (Runs around very fast)

  Lightning Strike: Stealth no! (Stealth runs around triggering all the traps and is not hurt)

  Stealth Firefist: See? No harm done. (Steps in a floor plate pressing down) Uh-oh.

  Lightning Strike: What do you mean by uh-oh? (Both slide and fall onto the floor) Oh, now I get it.

  Stealth Firefist: This search for The Legendary Treasure of Fruitopia gets more dangerous by the level. Luckily, the fruit treasure is behind that door.

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, I'm pretty sure that is-

  Stealth Firefist: (Pushes door open) It's here! Just like I said it would! (Both gaze at the amount of rare, delicious fruit) Wow! Look at all this fruit! I can't imagine what I could do with it!

  Lightning Strike: Um, eat it?

  Stealth Firefist: Okay, that's one of them. But, other than that, Wow!

  Lightning Strike: Wow, is right. Look at all this fruit! We're the first ones to discover this sacred tomb of abandoned and fresh fruit.

  Pegasus: You're not the only one. (Stealth and Lightning see her)

  Lightning Strike: Hi, who are you?

  Pegasus: Daring Do.

  Lightning Strike: Daring Do?! You're real?!

  Stealth Firefist: You know her?

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, from the books Twilight has given me. I'd never thought fictional character could be so real.

  Earth Pony: (Accent) Just as her nemesis is real. (Comes out of shadows with henchponies)

  Daring Do: (Gasps) Caballeron!

  Dr. Caballeron: That's Dr. Caballeron to you.

  Daring Do: What do you want with the rare fruit of Fruitopia?

  Dr. Caballeron: Just to sell and make many riches beyond my wildest dreams.

  Daring Do: This fruit is important to the tomb and the life supple for others.

  Lightning and Stealth: Say what now?

  Dr. Caballeron: I don't care for nature. Henchponies, take all the fruit.

  Stealth Firefist: Not if we have anything to say and/or do about it. (Rushes to one of ponies and pony throws him back to Lightning) Wow, should have known better than to rush someone. (Stealth and Lightning get taken out, and finds themselves tied up) Huh? What happened?

  Lightning Strike: Well, while you were talking we were knocked out. We have to get out of this trap. Thankfully, they forgot I have magic. (Uses magic to destroy rope)

  Stealth Firefist: Nice going Lightning. Now, let's get to the treasure room and help Daring Do. (Both eventually find treasure room and see Daring Do trying to hold off stallions) You look like you need help Daring.

  Daring Do: No, I've got this! (Gets hit)

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, let's go help her anyway. (Both help and fight off stallions and eventually win)

  Daring Do: You two could've just run away.

  Stealth Firefist: And leave you to get beaten? No way, there's no I in team. Trust me, there isn't. And I should have know better than to try and take fruit from a potential well built forest.

  Lightning Strike: It's okay Stealth. When there's a treasures, we all can't seem to resist it.

  Daring Do: It's okay, You can some of the fruit.

  Stealth Firefist: Really? Oh, thanks. (Takes some fruit) Do you think, we'll ever cross paths again Daring?

  Daring Do: Maybe some day, monkey. (Flies off)

  Lightning Strike: Well, we better get back to Ponyville. The girls are probably worried sick about us.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, and Lightning? Let's keep this a secret between us.

  Lightning Strike: Agreed.

  *Ponyville*

   (Lightning and Stealth are walking through the town)

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, there you two are. Where were you?

  Lightning Strike: Well, we were just having our own misadventure and ran into somepony.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, let's just say that it was really an adventure. Also, we have a lesson to share to Princess Celestia.

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Lightning Strike: Dear Princess Celestia, Stealth and I have learned that some treasures, make believe or not, are very valuable. Not only to someone, personally, but to others. And we should always protect it and not be greedy salespony to take it away and sell it for his or her riches. Your brave warriors, Lightning Strike and Stealth Firefist.

  Spike: So, really what did happen?

  Stealth Firefist: Eh, nothing much Spike. But sometimes ideas just come to you head.

  Lightning Strike: Yes, yes they do. So Twilight, what happened while we were busy?

  Twilight Sparkle: I'd be happy to tell it at the cafe.

  Stealth Firefist: Right behind you guys.

Feeling Pinkie Keen

  *Ponyville*

  (Twilight is doing magic spells with Spike, while Lightning and Stealth are watching)

  Twilight Sparkle: Tuh! Nuh! Uh! Nyuh!(magic chimes) Eyes over here, Spike!

  Spike: Uh, sorry.

  Twilight Sparkle: For this to work, it's crucial we keep our concentration totally on the-

  Pinkie Pie: Ooh!

  Spike: Nyuh!

  Twilight Sparkle: Spike! This magic needs our full attention to make it happen. There's no other way!

  Spike: I can't help it. Look!

  (various sound effects)

  Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, never mind her. She's just being Pinkie Pie.

  Spike: Super-extra Pinkie Pie today.

  Pinkie Pie: Hmm... Twitchy twitcha twitcha twitch.

  Lightning Strike: Pinkie, I'm just wondering, what are you doing?

  Pinkie Pie: Oh! It's my tail! It's my tail! It's a-twitch a-twitchin'! And you know what that means!

  Stealth Firefist: Yes, Yes, Yes! No.

  Pinkie Pie: The twitchin' means my Pinkie Sense is telling me that stuff's gonna start falling! You should better duck for cover. (Group makes confused faces)

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Pinkie, it's not gonna rain. Why there's barely even a cloud in the-

  Stealth Firefist: Frog!

  Lightning Strike: Frog?

  Stealth Firefist: (Catches frog with his tail) Got it!

  Pinkie Pie: (Frog ribbits) He said, "Nice Catch!" in frog.

  Fluttershy: Oh, I'm so, so sorry. You okay, guys? I just couldn't stand to see the pond getting so over-populated, what with the frogs all hopping into each other and all, so I decided to fly as many as I can on over to Froggy Bottom Bogg.

  Twilight Sparkle: Of course you did.

  Fluttershy: (muffled) Bye-bye! (Leaves)

  Twilight Sparkle: Nice use of tail Stealth.

  Stealth Firefist: I've been practicing.

  Pinkie Pie: Yeah, if that frog landed on you, you would have been like,"Ew!, and "Yuck!", and "Get this thing off me!" (Laughs and hops off)

  Spike: Wow! That was amazing! Pinkie Pie predicted something would fall, and it did!

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, come on. She said that something would fall, and a frog just happened to fall right around the same time. A coincidence, nothing else to it.

  Lightning Strike: I'm not sure Twilight. Not even I saw that coming. And I'm usually very attentive.

  Pinkie Pie: (Comes back) My tail! My tail! Twitch-a-twitch! Twitch-a-twitch! Somethin' else is gonna fall!

  Twilight Sparkle: (Walks with Lightning and Stealth) Oh, Pinkie, please. Nothing else is gonna fa-AHHH! (Group lands in a ditch)

  Lightning Strike: Wow, I did not see this ditch.

  Stealth Firefist: Me neither.

  Spike: Oh no, Twilight, Lightning, and Stealth fell! Is it... safe to go help them?

  Pinkie Pie: It's okay, my tail stopped twitching. (Hops off) La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la...

  Spike: Ha ha! That was amazing!

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, please.

  Applejack: Uh, guys? Why are you hanging out in a ditch?

  Stealth Firefist: (Sarcastically) Hmm, I don't know. Maybe because I thought ditches were where ponies usually live in.

  Spike: Also, Pinkie Pie predicted it!

  Twilight Sparkle: (Group climbs out of ditch) Honestly, Spike, she did not. Two coincidences in a row like this may be unlikely, but it's still easier to believe than twitchy tails that predict the future.

  Lightning Strike: I don't know Twilight. Even I'm beginning to believe that this Pinkie Sense is real.

  Stealth Firefist: I believe in anything illogical. I was born illogical for crying out loud.

Applejack: (gasp) Twitchy tail? Pinkie Sense? Woah! Nyu-uh!

  Spike: Don't worry, it's safe. Prediction already came true.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, wait. Don't tell me you believe in this stuff, too?

  Applejack: I know it doesn't make much sense, but those of us who have been in Ponyville a while, have learned over time that, if Pinkie's-a-twichin', you better listen.

  Pinkie Pie: My ears are flopping! My ears are flopping!

  Spike: Nyuh! What does that mean?!

  Pinkie Pie: I'll start a bath for you.

  Twilight Sparkle: Huh? (chuckles) A bath? This thing keeps on getting more ridiculous by the minute! (Truck passes by and splashes mud on Lightning, Twilight, and Stealth)

  Stealth Firefist: (Spits) What the juice? Seriously?

  Lightning Strike: I'm starting to hate Pinkie sense right now.

  *Cakes' Shop*

  (Twilight, Stealth, and Lightning are in the tub)

  Stealth Firefist: On the plus side, the bath is very relaxing.

  Twilight Sparkle: Still not cheering me up.

  Pinkie Pie: Sooo, basically, it works like this: I get different, little, niggling feelings and they mean different things. Like when my back is itchy, it means it's my lucky day. And, when my knee gets pinchy, that means something scary's about to happen.

  Twilight Sparkle: Is your knee pinchy now?

  Pinkie Pie: No, but my shoulder's achy. That means there's an alligator in the tub.

  Lightning and Stealth: Say what now? (Alligator comes out and group runs out of the tub) Whoa!

  Twilight Sparkle: How come your knee didn't get pinchy?! That isn't just scary, it's downright dangerous!

  Pinkie Pie: No, it's not, silly! This is my pet alligator, Gummy. He's got no teeth. See? Haha!

  Twilight Sparkle: Okay, okay... I get it.

  Stealth Firefist: That's still dangerous. Even for me. And usually I do dangerous things.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, I still don't believe all this... "special power" stuff. It's just a bunch of mumbo-jumbo.

  Pinkie Pie: What's not to believe? You do magic, what's the difference?

   Lightning Strike: I'm with Pinkie on this one.

  Twilight Sparkle: Huge! For one thing, (clears throat) magic is something you study and practice. It only happens when you decide to do it, and it's meant to make something specific that you choose to happen, happen. With you, uh, it makes no sense at all!

  Pinkie Pie: That's so not true, Twilight! Sometimes it's a bunch of random things happening to my body at random times that supposedly predict the future. I call 'em "combos".

  Twilight Sparkle: Combos?

  Pinkie Pie: Sure! You know, like, ear flop, then knee twitch, then eye flutter. That means the sky is about to be graced with a beautiful rainbow!

  Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, sure.

  Pinkie Pie: Uh-oh, I feel a combo coming on. Ear flop, eye flutter, knee twitch!

Stealth Firefist: (Runs to the door) Yay Rainbow! (Gets smashed by door) Ow. I thought that was a Rainbow Combo.

  Pinkie Pie: Oh no-no-no-no-no. You're thinking of an ear flop, then knee twitch, then eye flutter. This was an ear flop, then eye flutter, then knee twitch. That usually means "look out for opening doors". You okay?

  Stealth Firefist: Well, can fruit attack?

  Pinkie Pie: No, not yet.

  Stealth Firefist: Aw.

  Twilight Sparkle: I don't believe this.

'  Pinkie Pie: You don't believe because you don't understand.

  Twilight Sparkle: Hmm...

  Lightning Strike: Oh, shock. You have an idea and you're dragging Stealth and me right into aren't you?

  Twilight Sparkle: Yes.

  Lightning Strike: (Sighs)

  *Later*

  Stealth Firefist: Yeesh Twilight. What's with all the machinery?

  Twilight Sparkle: To test if any signs of the Pinkie Sense will come up. Now when you get another twitch, we'll have all kinds of scientific information.

  Pinkie Pie: Okey-dokey-lokey!

  Lightning Strike: Twilight, with all due respect, is all this necessary? Can't we just believe this Pinkie Sense is magical without magic? Wow, that is kinda ironic.

  Twilight Sparkle: No way. I'm gonna find an explanation for this Pinkie Sense .Any twitches yet?

  Pinkie Pie: Nopey-dopey!

  Twilight Sparkle: Now? Anything?

  Pinkie Pie: Wait! Hold on! Uhh, no.

  Twilight Sparkle: Are you kidding me?! After a whole day of non-stop twitching, now that I've got you all hooked up, you're not getting a single one?

  Pinkie Pie: I don't control it, they just come and go.

  Twilight Sparkle: That makes no sense!

  Pinkie Pie: Sometimes you just have to believe in things, even when you can't figure 'em out.

  Stealth Firefist: She is totally right Twilight. Let's just get on with our lives and learn that Pinkie Sense is something we can't figure out scientifically. Wow, I think I just bored myself.

  Twilight Sparkle: I will not believe in anything I cannot explain.

  Pinkie Pie: Wait, hold on, I'm feeling something...

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh my gosh, what? What is it?!

  Pinkie Pie: (Stomach growls) It's my tummy! That usually means I'm hungry! Let's eat!

   Twilight Sparkle: Urgh... You know what? (Unplugs machine) Just forget it! I don't need to know if this is real or not. I don't need to understand it! I don't even care!

  Stealth Firefist: Twilight, you need to calm down.

  Twilight Sparkle: What do you mean calm down?! I'm calm!

  Stealth Firefist: Awkward.

  Pinkie Pie: Okey-dokey-lokey. (gasp) Uh-oh.(gasp) Hu-bu-bu-bu-buh!

  Stealth Firefist: Yay! Rainbow this time! (Runs to the door and gets smashed by the door again)

  Spike: Hi, Pinkie, Twilight, and Lightning! Have you seen Stealth?

  Pinkie Pie: Uh-huh! (Hops out)

  Twilight Sparkle: (Growls) Stealth! Spike! Did you two plan this?

  Spike: Plan what?

  Twilight Sparkle: Urgh! This is ridiculous. This can't be happening. This makes no sense. I have to figure this out.

  Lightning Strike: Well, how are you gonna do that? What are you going to do? Spy on her all day with us to get an explanation? (Lightning and Stealth Laugh)

  Twilight Sparkle: Hmm, that's not a bad idea.

  Lightning Strike: Aw, I can't believe I just gave her a crazy idea. Well, Stealth and I have to go bye!

  Twilight Sparkle: No Lightning. I need you guys' help in solving this.

  Stealth Firefist: No way Twilight. I just got squished by a door twice today. Who knows what else could happen to us. There is no way we're doing this.

*Later in Field*

  (Group is hiding in a bush)

  Stealth Firefist: I can't believe we're doing this.

  Lightning Strike: It's my fault, Stealth. I got us into this mess. Can we go now Twilight?

  Twilight Sparkle: No. I need you help guys in uncovering this mystery.

  Stealth Firefist: And you brought us here because...

  Twilight Sparkle: Two reasons: One, you're the only ones who I think aren't fully believed in this Pinkie Sense nonsense. Two, because you're the most reliable friends I have so far.

  Stealth Firefist: Well, count me out. I fully believe in the Pinkie Sense.

  Twilight Sparkle: You're still staying with me.

  Stealth Firefist: Aw.

  Spike: Guys?

  Twilight Sparkle: Ah!

  Spike: Woah-oh-uh!

  Twilight Sparkle: Honestly, Spike, don't you know better than to sneak up on ponies and a monkey?

  Spike: Oh, sorry, but, um, well, isn't that what you're doing?

  Twilight Sparkle: (gasp) No! I'm doing scientific research with the guys' help. We're observing Pinkie Pie, scientific name: Pinkius Pieicus, in its natural habitat.

  Lightning Strike: Pinkius Pieicus? Really? And isn't her natural habitat in Sugarcube Corner at the Cakes' Shop?

  Twilight Sparkle: There's something fishy going on with the whole twitchy prediction thing, and I'm getting to the bottom of it. So, shh. Come on, Pinkius Pieicus is on the move.

  Pinkie Pie: (humming)

  Stealth Firefist: Itchy nose, nothing new there.

  Pinkie Pie: (Gasps)

  Twilight Sparkle: A-ha, that makes no sense. See? She's hiding like something's about to fall from the sky, but a twitchy tail means something's gonna fall from the sky, not an itchy nose. (swarm of bees buzzing) This proves...

  Spike: (gasp)

  Twilight Sparkle: ...perhaps conclusively, that-

  Spike: Gah! (runs away)

  Twilight Sparkle: Spike! Where are you going? I'm trying to teach you the value of scientific- (Pulled by Stealth and Lightning) Guys, what was that for? (Both point to swarm of bees passing bush)

  Lightning Strike: That could've been you.

Stealth Firefist: Hey, guys. Pinkie has a shoulder cramp.

  Lightning Strike: Shoulder cramp? What's the shoulder cramp for? (Alligator growls right next to group)

  Stealth Firefist: I'll be honest, I did not see that coming. (Alligator attacks group and they walk out droppy) Well, damage least brain at no there's.

  Twilight Sparkle: Ow. This'll be still be worth it.

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  Spike: What's she doing now?

  Twilight Sparkle: Smelling a flower.

  Spike: Holy guacamole! I wonder what that means?

  Stealth Firefist: (Sarcastically) Oh, yes. I'm clueless just as you are. I don't know what smelling a flower means.

  Twilight Sparkle:Wait. I'm getting something. Ear flop, eye flutter, knee twitch.

  Spike: Hold on... You told me that's the combo that says "watch out for opening doors."

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh-ho. You really, really believe this stuff, don't you? Here, let me show you there's nothing to be afraid of. Lightning go over to that door.

  Lightning Strike: What? Why me?

  Twilight Sparkle: We've been through an alligator attack.

  Stealth Firefist: So? That's coming from the scaredy mare.

  Twilight Sparkle: Just for that, you're testing too.

  Stealth Firefist: Okay, but if I get squished by that door, you're giving me fruit. (Stealth and Lightning go over to the door and nothing happens)

  Twilight Sparkle: See? I promise you there's nothing to fear from that-

  Lightning and Stealth: (Fall from door below them) Aaah! Ow!

  Applejack: Lightning, Stealth! You came to visit my new apple cellar, how nice. Guys? You okay? Uh, guys?

  Stealth Firefist: If I get injured one more time, I'm going to use my angry words.

  *Ponyville Park*

  Twilight Sparkle: Okay, take this down: twitchy tail.

  Spike: Twitchy tail? (gasp) TWITCHY TAIL!

   Twilight Sparkle: Hush, Spike! We can't let Pinkie know we're here, remember?

  Spike: Something's gonna fall, something's gonna fall! Run for your lives. Ah-ha-ha! (Runs away)

  Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, Spike honestly, you're overreact- (Lightning and Stealth pull her to safety again and the group sees heavy objects fall from the sky. And send irritated glares at the ponies who accidentally dropped the objects)

  Stealth Firefist: Okay, well at least we're safe now. (Group gets smashed by another piano) I stand corrected. (Group climbs out)

  Pinkie Pie: (humming) Hey, Applejack. Whatcha doin'?

  Applejack: Takin' more apples to my new apple cellar. How 'bout you, Pinkie? Whatchu doin'?

  Pinkie Pie: Oh, letting Twilight, Stealth, and Lightning  secretly follow me all day without me knowing.

  Twilight Sparkle: You mean you knew all along?! Why didn't you tell us?

  Pinkie Pie: (giggles) Silly, that would've spoiled the secret!

  Twilight Sparkle: Urgh!

  Stealth Firefist: I need a sound-proof jar. (Lightning gives sound proof jar) Thanks. (Stealth jumps around angrily and they can't hear single word and takes off jar) Got that off my back.

  Spike: Tail... still twitching?

  Pinkie Pie: All done, clear skies from here on in, as far as I can tell-- Hu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu!

  Spike: Oh no! What does that one mean?

  Pinkie Pie: Dunno, never gotten any like it before, but whatever that shudder's about, it's a doozy. Something you never expect to happen is gonna happen! Hu-bu-bu-bu-bu hu-bu-bu-bu! And its gonna happen... at Froggy Bottom Bogg!

  Lightning Strike: Wait, That's where Fluttershy is! We gotta go get her out of there! No telling what dangers could be there.

  Spike: Oh no! Is it about her?

  Pinkie Pie: Uh, I'm not sure.

  Applejack: We better go and make sure she's okay.

  Twilight Sparkle: Calm down, everypony. All we know right now is that Pinkie Pie just got a case of the shivers. That's all.

  Lightning Strike: Twilight, I'm going to put this in terms that even Stealth will understand, Aah! Danger! Get Fluttershy to safety!

  Spike: I thought you didn't believe in this stuff Twilight.

  Twilight Sparkle: I don't. I just want to be there to see the look on Pinkie's face when we find out nothing's wrong.

  Pinkie Pie: Okey-dokey!

  Stealth Firefist: And what face will you make if she was right? Panic face, angry face, irritated face, dumbstruck face, I was wrong the whole time face- (Gets slapped by Twilight) Ow. Sorry. (Group runs over to Froggy Bottom Bogg)

  *Forest*

  Pinkie Pie: (shivers) Hu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu!

  Twilight Sparkle: Cold? Need a jacket or something?

  Pinkie Pie: No thanks, I'm fine. (shivers) Hu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu!

  Stealth Firefist: It's just a Pinkie Pie sign.

  Spike: So... Whadda'ya think happened to Fluttershy?

  Applejack: I hope nothin'.

  Spike: I know, but, whadda'ya think happened?

  Applejack: I'm tryin' not to think about it.

  Spike: Me too. But I'm thinkin' about it anyway. Like, what if she exploded?

  Lightning Strike: Spike, that is highly unlikely. I'm pretty sure Fluttershy did not explode.

  Pinkie Pie: Woah!

  Spike: I know.

  Pinkie Pie: What if... What if she exploded, and then... and then exploded again!?

  Lightning Strike: Pinkie, like I said. She did not explode. And how can you explode twice?

  Spike: But what if she exploded, and exploded again, and then- (Stuffed by apple by Lightning)

  Lightning Strike: She did not explode. It's not possible to explode more than once.

  Twilight Sparkle: He's right. She's fine, I'm sure of it.

  Applejack: I hope you're right, for Fluttershy's sake. Look! There's Froggy Bottom Bogg!

  *Froggy Bottom Bogg*

  (Group sees Fluttershy)

  Applejack: Fluttershy?

  Pinkie Pie: Fluttershy? (gasp)

  Spike: Fluttershy! You're okay!

  Fluttershy: Of course.

  Applejack: Phew, what a relief.

  Pinkie Pie: I'm so glad everything's alright.

  Twilight Sparkle: Sorry, I know it's not nice to gloat but... AHA! I told you there was nothing to worry about, and I was right. Pinkie Pie said whatever she was shuddering about was a (cough) doozy, and (cough) and the only (cough) doozy here is how right I am.

  Applejack: Uh... Twilight?

  Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie's made a lot of predictions today but (cough) ugh, what is that smell? But what we've shown here is that there's no point in believing (cough) in anything you can't see for yourself.

  Stealth Firefist: Twilight, can I lose my cool?

  Spike: S-see what's b-b-behind you, Twilight!

  Twilight Sparkle: Why? (Stealth points to hydra right behind her and she turns) (Hydra Roars) I see it... but I don't believe it!

  Pinkie Pie: Is that hydra?!

  Stealth Firefist: I don't have to believe it, but I can run and scream! (Group runs off and screams) This is probably the seventh worse day of life.

  Twilight Sparkle: Everypony up that hill!

  Spike: He-e-elp!

  Lightning Strike: (Grabs Spike and Flies away from hydra) Gotcha Spike! Where are we going to be safe?!

  Twilight Sparkle:  Up that hill! (Hydra growls) I think we're gonna make it.

  Spike: But Pinkie's still shuddering!

  Pinkie Pie: Oh, lookie there, it stopped. O-h-h-h, t-h-e-r-e i-t i-s a-g-a-i-n.

  Lightning Strike: (Hydra Slaps Lightning to the ground and Spike and Lightning have hard landing) Ow! My wings. (Hydra Roars and Runs with Spike on his back) There is no way we're going to be hydra lunch. (Group comes up hill and gasps)

  Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, he'll be up here in no time! Quick, one at a time, cross!

  Spike: Nyu-uh! Uh, do you know any spells for turning a hydra into a mouse?

  Twilight Sparkle: No.

  Spike: How about a squirrel?

  Twilight Sparkle: No!

  Spike: How 'bout--

  Twilight Sparkle: No small rodents of any kind!

  Stealth Firefist: How about a banana?

  Twilight Sparkle: No.

  Lightning Strike: An apple?

  Twilight Sparkle: Or fruit of any kind!

  Spike: That's too bad.

  Fluttershy: A hop, skip, and a... jump!

  Spike: Woah-ho!

  Pinkie Pie: Whoa-oa-oa-oa-oa!

  Applejack: (grunt)

  Twilight: He's too close. We'll distract him. You two go, now!

  Stealth Firefist: Wait, we?!

  Twilight Sparkle: Fruit.

  Stealth Firefist: I'm in!

  Lightning Strike: We just need to ask ourselves. What would a brave pony or monkey would do?

  Twilight Sparkle: (Runs toward Hydra) CHAAARGE!

  Lightning Strike: That's not what I had in mind.

  (Twilight runs under hydra and one of its head gets squished, and runs back) (Hydra chases after Twilight)

  Stealth Firefist: I got this! Hey Hydra! You want a piece of me? Come get me! (Hydra chases Stealth and Stealth runs around him and the heads get tied up) (Lightning uses a spell and to stun him)

  Lightning Strike: Hurry! That's not gonna keep him down for long! (Group runs towards cliff and but hydra's head smashes cliff and the spires collapse)

  Stealth Firefist: Oh, well isn't this just great?

  Pinkie Pie: G-g-guys! You have to jump!

  Twilight Sparkle: we'll never make it!

  Pinkie Pie: You'll be fine!

  Twilight Sparkle: We will not! Lightning, can't you just fly us over?!

  Lightning Strike: My wings are broken. I'll never make the distance!

  (Hydra Roars)

  Pinkie Pie: Its your only ho-o-ope! You have to take a leap of faith!

  Twilight Sparkle: (gulp)

  Stealth Firefist: All in favor of leap of faith, jump now! (Group jumps) Um, We're not gonna make it aren't we?

  Lightning and Twilight: No.

  Stealth Firefist: Aw, bananas.

  (Group falls and lands on bubble and shoots up into the air landing on the ground safely)

  Twilight Sparkle: We made it! Yes! (Hugs Lightning)

  Lightning Strike: Yes, yes we did. (Twilight is still hugging him) You can let go of me now Twilight.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Blushes) (Nervous Laugh) Sorry.

  Pinkie Pie: I knew you could do it, guys!

  Stealth Firefist: I'm just glad to be in one piece.

  Twilight Sparkle: I don't know how it happened; coincidence, dumb luck, or what, but you said there'd be a doozy here at Froggy Bottom Bogg, and I'd say we just had ourselves one heck of a doozy. I mean that hydra--

  Pinkie Pie: (shudders)

  Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie?

  Pinkie Pie: That wasn't it.

  Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

  Spike: What wasn't what?

  Applejack: What are you talking about, Pink?

  Pinkie Pie: The hydra wasn't the doozy. I'm still getting the shudders. Oo-o-oh, oo-o-oh. You see? There it is again. Whatever the doozy was at Froggy Bottom Bogg, my Pinkie Sense says it still hasn't happened.

  Twilight Sparkle: Huh? But I-- WHAT?! The hydra wasn't the doozy?! How could it not be the doozy?! What could be doozier than that?!

  Pinkie Pie: Dunno, but it just wasn't it.

  Lightning and Stealth: Uh-oh.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Bursts into flames and cools down) Ooh... I give up...

  Spike: Give what up, Twi?

  Twilight Sparkle: The fight. I can't fight it anymore. I don't understand how, why, or what, but Pinkie sense somehow... makes sense. I don't see how it does, but it just does. Just because I don't understand doesn't mean its not true.

  Stealth Firefist: That's what we've been saying. Or at least told you.

  Pinkie Pie: Y-y-y-you m-m-mean you b-b-b-believe?

  Twilight Sparkle: Eyup, I guess I do.

  Pinkie Pie: Oo-woo-oo-oo-oo, woo-oo-oo-oo-oh, woo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooh. Ooh! (gasp) That was it. That's the doozy.

  Spike: Bbrrbbrrbbrr.

  Twilight Sparkle: What? What is?

  Pinkie Pie: You believing. I never expected that to happen. That was the doozy, oh and, oh what a doozy of a doozy it was! (Hops off) La-la-la-la-la...

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, good, Spike, you're here. Take a letter.

  Spike: With pleasure, Twilight.

  Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, I'm happy to report that-- Spike, what have I been saying about focus?

  Spike: I know, but I... Well...

  Twilight Sparkle: What's wrong, Spike, never thought you'd see us with an umbrella hat on?

  Spike: Not really, no.

  Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie's tail's a-twitchin'. What else can I do?

  Stealth Firefist: We should call it, hatbrella. Or umhat. No wait, how about brelat?

(laughter)

  Twilight Sparkle: I am happy to report that I now realize there are wonderful things in this world you just can't explain, but that doesn't necessarily make them any less true. It just means you have to choose to believe in them, and sometimes it takes a friend to show you the way.

  Pinkie Pie: Honk!

  Spike: Honk.

  Twilight Sparkle: Always your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

  Lightning Strike: I kinda like these hatbrellas.

  Pinkie Pie: There it goes again.

  Twilight Sparkle: I wonder what's gonna drop outta the sky this time?

  Pinkie Pie: You never know.

  (Twilight, Pinkie, Stealth, and Lightning walk off)

  Spike: (inhales) (Princess Celestia comes down) Twitchy tail? Holy guacamole! (Princess Celestia flies away)

Sonic Rainboom

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Twilight Sparkle: Thanks everyone for helping me clean up the library.

  Spike: Yeah, I need all the help I can get.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, Lightning said that I should help.

  Twilight Sparkle: That's very nice of you.

  Stealth Firefist: I said Lightning sent me to help. I'd rather be outside trying dangerous, new stunts that could hurt me very badly.

  Lightning Strike: That's one of the reasons why I make you help ponies.

  Stealth Firefist: What? I can heal very fast. I have a lots of endurance and discipline. My body can heal even an entire broken bone in at least half an hour.

  Lightning Strike: You cried when you are squished by an elephant.

  Stealth Firefist: The elephant wasn't heavy enough. You think I can keep that up with just an elephant?

  Lightning Strike: (Weird look) Right.

  Twilight Sparkle: (sigh) Last one. Thank you so much for helping me clean up all these books guys. It was a crazy week of studying.

  Stealth Firefist: I'm just glad that I can do my dangerous stunts. Applejack, fuel up my buzzsaws.

  Lightning Strike: You're not doing that.

  Rainbow Dash: (Screams and crashes into library and makes and mess, while Stealth and Lightning are launched into the air)

  Stealth Firefist: Well, at least we know the shelves need to be clean. (Both of them crash on the ground on top of Rainbow Dash)

  Fluttershy: Rainbow Dash, you rock! Woohoo. (gasp) Did my cheering do that?

  Rainbow Dash: Hehe. Sorry about that ladies and guys. THAT was a truly feeble performance.

  Fluttershy: Actually, it wasn't all bad. I particularly liked it when you made the clouds spin.

  Rainbow Dash: Ugh. I'm not talking about my performance, I'm talking about yours. That feeble cheering!

  Twilight Sparkle: What are you two arguing about?

  Fluttershy: Were we arguing? I'm sorry.

  Rainbow Dash: (grunt) I wish you guys could come to Cloudsdale to see me compete in the Best Young Flyer Competition.

  Lightning Strike: I can come. I'm an alicorn remember?

  Twilight Sparkle: What's that?

  Lightning Strike: Oh, an alicorn is a cross between a-

  Twilight Sparkle: I meant the Best Young Flyer Competition.

  Pinkie Pie: It's where all the greatest Pegasus flyers get together and show off their different flying styles! Some are fast! (makes car sounds and runs around) And some are graceful. (Dances) Woah, woah, WooooaaAAAAHH! (Crash)

  Applejack: Golly. I'd love to see you strut yer stuff in that competition.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah. I wish you guys could be there. Fluttershy's a great support, but her cheering isn't exactly inspirational.

  Pinkie Pie: OOH! I'd love to see you make a sonic rainboom! It's like, the most coolest thing ever! Even though I've never actually seen it, but I mean COME ON! It's a sonic rainboom! How not cool could it possibly not be?!

Applejack: Golly. I'd love to see you strut yer stuff in that competition.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah. I wish the rest of you guys could be there. Fluttershy's a great support, but her cheering isn't exactly inspirational.

  Lightning Strike: At least she's working on it.

  Pinkie Pie: OOH! I'd love to see you make a sonic rainboom! It's like, the most coolest thing ever! Even though I've never actually seen it, but I mean COME ON! It's a sonic rainboom! How not cool could it possibly not be?!

  Twilight Sparkle: What's a sonic rainboom?

  Pinkie Pie: You really need to get out more. The sonic rainboom is legendary! When a Pegasus like Rainbow Dash gets going sooo fast... BOOM! A sonic boom and a rainbow can happen all at once!

  Applejack: And Rainbow Dash here's the only pony to ever pull it off!

  Rainbow Dash: It was a long time ago... I was just a filly.

  Pinkie Pie: Yeah, but you're gonna do it again, right?

  Rainbow Dash: Are... you kidding? I'm the greatest flyer to ever come out of Cloudsdale! I could do sonic rainbooms in my sleep.

  Twilight Sparkle: Wow. If you pull that off, you'll win the crown for sure!

  Rainbow Dash: The grand prize is an entire day with the Wonderbolts. A whole day of flying with my life-long heroes... It'll be a dream come true!

  Fluttershy: Yay.

  Rainbow Dash: I'm gonna go rest up. Don't wanna over prepare myself, y'know. Hehe. YOU, on the other hand, better keep practicing. I need a cheering section to match my spectacular performance.

  Fluttershy: She's practiced that move a hundred times, and she's never even come close to doing it. I don't know if I can cheer loud enough to help her.

  Stealth Firefist: I can help with that. Use this Mega megaphone and you can be heard. It's just that you can stay out the volume you're at.

  Applejack: Uh, Why would ya keep a Mega megaphone with you?

  Stealth Firefist: (Scoffs) Duh, in case there is someone who cheers but is too soft to hear.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, guess we better get this cleaned up... again.

  Rarity: Go on, go on.

  Twilight Sparkle: Go on what?

  Rarity: Find a spell that will get us wingless ponies into Cloudsdale. Didn't you see how nervous she was?

  Applejack: Nervous? Have you spit yer bit or somethin'? She was tootin' her own horn louder then the brass section of a marching band!

  Rarity: Oh, puh-lease. I have put on enough fashion shows to recognize stage fright when I see it. We've got to find a way to be there for her. Now go on!

  Twilight Sparkle: Owaa! Ugh. How am I supposed to find a flight spell in this mess?

  Pinkie Pie: A flight spell? One sec. Page twenty-seven.

  Applejack: How'd you do that?

  Pinkie Pie: It landed on my face when Rainbow Dash knocked me into the bookcase.

  Stealth Firefist: Also, I gave to her under the book pile

  Twilight Sparkle: Here it is! A spell that will allow Earth ponies to fly for three days. Ooh, it looks really difficult... I'm not sure I can do it.

  Rarity: You've got to try!

  Twilight Sparkle: Okay... But who's gonna volunteer to be the test subject?

  Rarity: I will! For Rainbow Dash, I will go first.

  Twilight Sparkle: Here goes. (Uses magic on Rarity)

  Applejack: (gasp)

  Twilight Sparkle: I think it worked!

  Lightning Strike: Think or did work?

  *Cloudsdale*

  (Group arrives at Cloudsdale)

  Rainbow Dash: This is so cool! You guys made it!

  Pinkie Pie: Sure did!

  Stealth Firefist: I wouldn't miss it for the world.

  Rainbow Dash: WAIT!.. (Group stands on clouds) How'd you do that? Only Pegasus ponies and Alicorns can walk on clouds.

  Pinkie Pie: Haha. Pretty cool, huh?

  Twilight Sparkle: I found a spell that makes temporary wings, but it was too difficult to do more than once. So I found an easier spell that lets the rest of us walk on clouds.

  Applejack: And we came to cheer you to victory!

  Rainbow Dash: To be honest, I was starting to get just the teeniest, tiniest bit nervous. But I feel a LOT better now that you guys are here. Hey, we've got some time before the competition. Why don't Fluttershy and I show you around Cloudsdale?

  Rarity, Applejack, Twilight Sparkle and Pinkie Pie: Yes!

Lightning and Stealth: Why not?

  *Tour*

  Rainbow Dash: Here it is: the greatest city in the sky!

  Group: Oooh! Aaah!

  Stealth Firefist: This is so amazing! There are not words to describe this!

  Lightning Strike: Yeah! It makes me wanna move up here.

  Rarity: (in mirror) Oooh! Aaah!

  Lightning Strike: Rarity: You're just look at yourself in the mirror.

  Rarity: So? I still look fantabulous.

  Rainbow Dash: Uhh... Some of the greatest Pegasi in history came from Cloudsdale! (Group walks off)

Rarity: Oh, wait for me! (Catches up)

(jackhammer sounds)

  Worker Pegasus: Those wings are gorgeous!

  Rarity: Why, thank you!

  Twilight Sparkle: Be careful with those wings, Rarity. They're made from gossamer and morning dew, and they're incredibly delicate.

  Rarity: Don't worry, Twilight. I'm sure they can't get worn out from too much attention.

  Applejack: Since we're up here, I'd sure like to get a look at where the weather's made.

  Rainbow Dash: Great idea! C'mon, girls. To the weather factory!

  (thunder)

  Rainbow Dash: This is where they make the snowflakes. Each one is hoofmade. As you can see, it's a delicate operation.

  Stealth Firefist: Awesome! I can stare of this all day.

  Rarity: (gasp) Ooh, the snowflakes look even better from up here.

  (snowflake workers grumbling and yelling)

  Rainbow Dash: We better move on before Rarity ruins winter and causes a drought. (Takes group to rainbow factory) And here's where they make the rainbows!

  Pinkie Pie: (slurp) (pants) Spicyyyyyy!...

  Applejack: (laughs)

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah, rainbows aren't really known for their flavor.

  Dumb-Bell: Oh, where'd you get those amazing wings? I want a pair!

  Rarity: Hmm... Yeah, I guess I could see that.

  Dumb-Bell: Oh, hey look, it's Rainbow Crash again!

  Hoops: Heheheyeah! Rainbow... Umm... Eyah... Crash!

  Rainbow Dash: Rarity! What're you doing talking to these guys?

  Rarity: Oh, they were just admiring my wings, Rainbow Dash.

  Dumb-Bell: Yeah, you should forget the sonic rainboom and just get yourself some wings like these!

  Dumb-Bell, Hoops, and Score: (laughs)

  Lightning Strike: How about you back off and shut your mouths? Ignorant slugs.

  Dumb-Bell: What did you call me?!

  Stealth Firefist: Ignorant slug, you loser! Unless you have actual talent, you should back off! Oh, that's right. You don't any except for making fun of other ponies!

  Dumb-Bell: Oh, really? You think you're better than me you two?

  Lightning Strike: We don't think, we know.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, and at least we're not losers and ignorant blabber mouths. Unlike you three!

  (Dumb-Bell and his friends lounge at them, but Lightning has another bright light come out of his chest and the three stallions are on the ground, and decide to back off)

  Dumb-Bell: (Growls) You're lucky your not on the ground pleading.

  Stealth Firefist: Is that a threat to my friend?! Because if you harm him in any way, you have to answer to me! (Fire flares around him) (Stallions are really scared)

  Hoops: Hmph, see you later, Rainbow Crash!

  (Stallions fly way and laugh. But Stealth shoots a small fireball at them and they fly away quickly, panicked)

  Stealth Firefist: (Gets shocked looks from mares) (Fire flare dies down) Oh, that? You should see me when I'm furious. Then I won't hold anything back.

  Fluttershy: Uhh... C'mon, everyone. Why don't we go see how clouds are made? (To Rainbow Dash) Don't listen to them. You're gonna win that competition for sure!

  Rainbow Dash: Are you kidding? I can't DO the sonic rainboom, and just look at these boring, plain old feathered wings. I'm doomed!

  Lightning Strike: Don't listen to them Dash. They're just regular ponies who don't have even an eighth of the talent you have.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, and besides, we've got you're back all the way. Especially me.

  Rainbow Dash: Thanks guys.

*Cloud Factory*

  (group of workers awing at Rarity)

  Rarity: What, these old things? Go ahead, everypony. Photos are encouraged.

  Twilight Sparkle: Rarity, we're supposed to be helping Rainbow Dash relax, remember? Put your wings away and stop showing off!

  Rarity: Oh, pfft. How can you ask me to put away perfection? (workers awing) Waa-haa-haa!

  Lightning Strike: Rarity, it isn't much perfection.

  Rairty: Darling, this is perfection and you know it.

  Lightning Strike: (Sighs)

  Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash, are you okay? You don't look so good.

  Rainbow Dash: (panting) Of course! Why wouldn't I be okay? Everyone's so in love with Rarity's wings that they won't even notice when I totally blow it in the Best Young Flyer's Competition.

  Rainbowshine: Hey! There's an idea! YOU should enter the competition!

  Nana Knits: Yeah! I could watch you fly all day long!

  Rarity: There really isn't anypony who uses their wings quite like me. Perhaps I should compete.

  Rainbow Dash: WHAT?! (workers continue awing at Rarity) What am I gonna DO?! I'll never win the competition now...

  Stealth Firefist: Rainbow Dash, Over here, I've got a foolproof plan.

  Lightning Strike: Not so sure Stealth. Remember when we had to get rid of the dragon and all the your plans failed?

  Stealth Firefist: Don't worry, Lightning. As they say, "If at first you don't succeed, eat fruit." Wait hold on, that's not what they say.

  *Cloud Hotel* *Stealth's Plan A*

  Stealth Firefist: (In wing inspection disguise) Excuse me, pretty winged unicorn.

  Rarity: Yes? How I be of assistance?

  Stealth Firefist: I need to inspect you're wings, making sure they're fit the contest tomorrow.

  Rarity: Right away. Just let me get ready over here.

  Stealth Firefist: Ah, take you time ma'am. (Rarity goes over to corner and pulls a rope with her magic, and an anvil falls on Stealth's head) News good, passed you inspection have.

  *Cloudsdale Hotel with the others*

  Stealth Firefist: Well, I tried. I've even used one plan.

  Applejack: You do realize it takes more than a monkey in a inspector's suit.

  Twilight Sparkle: We just need to wait later and hopefully Rarity learns her lesson.

  *Performance Center*

  Madden: Fillies and gentlecolts! Please rise and join me in welcoming our beloved Princess Celestia! (fanfare and applause) Please welcome our celebrity judges for the Best Young Flyer Competition: the Wonderbolts! (crowd cheering) And now, let's find out who will take the prize as this year's best young flyer.

  (Later in the Performance)

  Twilight Sparkle: I loved number seven. Doing fifteen barrel-rolls in a row can't be easy.

  Fluttershy: My favorite is number ten. She just looked like such a nice pony.

  Applejack: Hmm.. Wonder how come we haven't seen Rainbow Dash or Rarity yet. The competition's almost over.

  Lucy Packard: Number fifteen, let's go!

  Rarity: Rarity... is ready!

  Lucy Packard: Look, ladies. I don't know what to tell you. There's only time for one more performance. If you both want to compete, you'll just have to go out there together!

  Rarity: Well, Rainbow Dash? Shall we?

  Rainbow Dash: (scared babbling)

  Madden: And now, for our final competitor of the day, contestant number fifteen! Uhh... And apparently contestant number four...

(crowd cheering)

  Rarity: Good luck, Rainbow Dash. Just do your best. I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of changing our music. That "rock and roll" doesn't really match my wings.

  Rainbow Dash: (gulp) C'mon, Rainbow Dash. You can do this. Just remember the routine. (Does performance) Phase one. (crowd cheering) Oof. WAAAH!

  Hoops: Nice work, Rainbow Crash!

  Dumb-Bell, Hoops and Score: (laugh) (Gets burned by Stealth's Fireball) Ow!

  Stealth Firefist: Next fireball, you'll be sorry!

  Lightning Strike: Ease up Stealth.

  Rainbow Dash: Time for phase two.

  Fluttershy: Look! Phase two is working.

  (ponies cheering)

  Princess Celestia: (gasp) (Stealth burns cloud up)

  Stealth Firefist: Take as a thank you Princess Celestia!

  Princess Celestia: (Chuckles)

  Rarity: And now for my grand finale. I will fly right up to the sun and beam my beautiful wings over the whole city of Cloudsdale! (gasp and squeal) They'll be talking about it for years!

  Rainbow Dash: Looks like this is my last chance to turn things around. Phase three. The sonic (gulp) rainboom. Wings, don't fail me now!(crowd gasps) (grunt)

  Rarity: (panting) Look upon me, Equestria, for I... am... Rarity!

  (crowd oohs)

  Rarity: (Wings dissolve) Uh-oh. (screams)

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh no! Her wings evaporated into thin air!

  Rarity: (screams)

  Lightning Strike: Come on Stealth! (Puts Stealth on his back and flies toward Rarity)

  Stealth Firefist: We'll never make to her on time. Rainbow Dash, Rescue her!

  Rainbow Dash: Got it! Hold on, Rarity! I'm coming!

  Fluttershy: Oh, I can't look!

  (Sonic Rainboom)

   Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and Twilight Sparkle: (gasp)

  Fluttershy: A sonic rainboom! She did it! She did it! WOOO!

  Rainbow Dash: Whoa.

  (crowd cheering)

  Fluttershy: A sonic rainboom! Wooo! YEAH!

  Rainbow Dash: I did it. I did it!

  Rarity: (sigh) You sure did. Oh thank you, Rainbow Dash. You saved my life!

  Rainbow Dash: Oh yeah. I did that too. Ha, best day EVER!

  Stealth Firefist: That was awesome!

  Lightning Strike: Yeah! I may never forget this moment.

  Rarity: I want to apologize to all of you for getting so carried away with my... beautiful wings. I guess I just lost my head.

  Fluttershy: It's okay.

  Applejack: Oh, don't worry about it, kiddo.

  Pinkie Pie: We still love you.

  Stealth Firefist: Friends forever.

  Rarity: And I'm especially sorry that I was so thoughtless as to jump into the contest at the last minute after you had worked so hard to win it. Can you ever ever forgive me?

  Rainbow Dash: Aw, it's okay. Everything turned out alright, right? I just wish I could have met the Wonderbolts when they were awake.

  Lightning Strike: I think you might get the chance.

  Rainbow Dash (gasp) OhmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohMYGOSH!

  Spitfire: So you're the little pony who saved our lives. We really wanted to meet you, and say thanks.

  Rainbow Dash: Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!

  Twilight Sparkle: Princess.

  Princess Celestia: Hello, Twilight Sparkle, and hello to your friends too.

  Rarity: Princess Celestia, I am sorry I ruined the competition. Rainbow Dash here really is the best flyer in Equestria.

  Princess Celestia: I know she is, my dear. That's why, for her incredible act of bravery and her spectacular sonic rainboom, I'm presenting the grand prize for best young flyer to this year's winner, Miss Rainbow Dash!

  (crowd cheers)

  Rainbow Dash: Ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh!

  Princess Celestia: So Twilight Sparkle, did you learn anything about friendship from this experience?

  Twilight Sparkle: I did Princess, but I think Rarity learned even more than me.

  Rarity: I certainly did. I learned how important it is to keep your hooves on the ground, and be there for your friends.

  Princess Celestia: Excellent. Well done, Rarity.

  Rainbow Dash: This really is the best day EVER!

  Dumb-Bell: Uhh, hey, Rainbow Crash.

  Hoops: Dash!

  Dumb-Bell: Oh! Uhh... Sorry. Rainbow Dash. Uhh, we just wanted to congratulate you on winning the competition.

  Hoops: That sonic rainboom was awesome!

  Rainbow Dash: Heh, thanks, guys.

  Dumb-Bell: Uhh, we're really sorry we gave you such a hard time before.

  Rainbow Dash: Aww, that's okay. Don't worry about it.

  Dumb-Bell: Hey. Do you want to hang out with us? Maybe you could show us how you did that incredible trick!

  Rainbow Dash: Sorry, boys... But I've got plans! (Glided with idols)

  Stealth Firefist: Most awesome day ever girls and Lightning.

  Lightning Strike: Sure was. (Mares laugh)

The Stare Master

  *Clothing Boutique*

  Rarity: Where'd I put that? Ohh, I thought I already...(clatter):Ohh, and I can't forget I've got to... oh, how am I ever gonna get this done?

  Stealth Firefist:: Are you sure you don't need a hoof Rarity? Sweetie Belle could help.

  Sweetie Belle: Yeah, are you sure you don't want me to help? I could-

  Rarity: No!

  Sweetie Belle: Maybe just a--

  Rarity: No thanks!

  Sweetie Belle: How about--

  Rarity: Just stand over there.

  Sweetie Belle: But--

  Rarity: Where you'll be out of the way. Ribbon, ribbon! Where's the ribbon?!

  Sweetie Belle: I got it! (Climbs)

  Stealth Firefist: Everything is going to be okay.

  Sweetie Belle: Whoa! (Falls and ribbon tilts design statue)

  Stealth Firefist: Phew, at least it got the statue.

  (Statue falls and causes chain reaction causing a giant mess)

  Stealth Firefist: Well, I'm not always right.

  Sweetie Belle: Um, I-I'll just go and stand over there, where I'll be... out of the way.

  Stealth Firefist: On the bright side, you still have your boutique.

  Rarity: (Sighs)

  *Later*

  (Rarity finishes cleaning clothing boutique)

  Sweetie Belle: Won't you at least let me help you clean up?

  Rarity: No. You've helped me quite enough.

  Stealth Firefist: Rarity, you've been too busy and stressed. The least you can do is accept some help. Even though, it might create a mess again.

Sweetie Belle: Yeah. I'm sorry, sis! I just thought that if I could help, I might find my special gift and finally earn my cutie mark.

  Rarity: I understand. It's just that... I need this time to fill this order without any... complications. (Finshes) Okay, all done. Now, back to work. I've lost a lot of time, and I cannot have any more interruptions. (Doorbell rings) Oh, what now?!

  Fluttershy: Oh, sorry. I thought the "open" sign meant you were open, but I must have been mistaken.

  Rarity: (gasps) Fluttershy! Forgive me! I was so wrapped up in my work that I forgot you were bringing Opalescence back from her grooming!

  Fluttershy: No worries, Rarity. I've left her there in the basket. (Opal comes out and purrs)

  Rarity: Oh, she looks great! I just don't understand how you're able to do it! I can't get near her without getting a swipe from her claws. (Opal hisses and swipes claw but Rarity moves away)  Ahh! Did you use... the Stare on her?

  Fluttershy: Oh, no! I wouldn't! I couldn't! I-I don't really have any control over when that happens. I-It just happens. No, I'm just good with animals. It's my special gift, you know?

  Rarity: Well, you should have a picture of Opal as a cutie mark instead of those butterflies.

  Sweetie Belle: Ooh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh! Maybe I can be good with animals, too! (Opal put up claws) Or not.

  Fluttershy and Rarity: (laughs)

  Stealth Firefist: Sorry to interrupt, but what's this "Stare" I've never heard about?

  Rarity: Oh, it's Fluttershy's most useful skill. Her stare gives her control of any animal.

  Stealth Firefist: That is very useful. Can it be used on fruit? (Rarity has an unamused look) Okay, so it can't be used on fruit.

  Rarity: Anyway, I'm sorry I can't invite you to stay and chat, Fluttershy. I've bitten off a bit more than I can chew with this order.

  Sweetie Belle: But your not eating right now.

  Rarity: No, Sweetie, it's an expression. It means that I've taken on more work than I can handle. I've got twenty of these special robes to make tonight! They're due in Trottingham tomorrow morning. (Making robes) See? I've lined them in a special gold silk. It took so long to make, but I think it adds just the right touch, don't you?

  Fluttershy: These are lovely, but twenty by tonight? How will you get it all done?

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, that all sounds very hard.

  Rarity: Well, I, uh...

  Sweetie Belle: Oh, oh, oh! Maybe I could... just (Rarity gives irritated look)... just stand over here and watch.

  Rarity: I'll manage.

  Stealth Firefist: You'll manage? Can't you just have a copy machine and copy the robes that way? (Rarity send hims another unamused look) Wait, copy machines can't do that? That's going down in the wish list.

   Fluttershy: Well, maybe I should get out of your mane so you can work.

  Apple Bloom and Scootaloo: Hi, Fluttershy! Hi, Rarity! Hi, Stealth!

  Rarity: Hello, uh, girls ...

  Apple Bloom and Scootaloo: Hey, Sweetie Belle!

  Sweetie Belle: Scootaloo! Apple Bloom!

  Scootaloo: You ready for tonight?

  Sweetie Belle: Yup! Cutie mark planning session is a go!

  Apple Bloom: Tonight is the night we each try to find our own special talent.

  Scootaloo: Even if it takes us all night!

  Apple Bloom: I'm ready! You ready?

  Scootaloo: Very ready!

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Cutie Mark Crusader sleepover at Rarity's! Yay!

  Sweetie Belle: And... look what I made us! (Shows cape with logo)

  Apple Bloom and Scootaloo: Oh, wow! (laughter, gasps) That's so cool! Oooh!

  Fluttershy: What does that patch on your cape mean?

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: The Cutie Mark Crusaders! Yay!

  Scootaloo: We're on a crusade, a mission!

  Apple Bloom: To find our cutie marks!

  Sweetie Belle: Yup. And look. I lined them with this special gold silk. It took sooo long to make, but I think it adds just the right touch, don't you?

  Apple Bloom and Scootaloo: Oooooh!

  Stealth Firefist: Wait a second, did you just say gold and silk in that sentence?

  Rarity: Sweetie Belle! What have you DONE? That was the last of the gold silk! Oh, now I'll have to make more! Oh, I hope I can make more. I'm gonna have to work all night! Which means... Sorry, girls, I'm afraid the Crusaders sleepover is cancelled.

  Sweetie Belle: WHAT?

  Rarity: I just won't have any time to watch you if I want to get these robes delivered on time.

  Sweetie Belle: But-

  Rarity: No buts this time. I'm sorry, Sweetie Belle; it's just the way it has to be.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Awwww ...

  Fluttershy: I, uh, I suppose I could take them for the night.

  Rarity: I couldn't ask you to do that.

  Fluttershy: Oh, it's no problem at all.

  Rarity: Have you met my sister and her friends? A problem is all it would be.

  Fluttershy: Did I have a problem with Opal? You've seen how well I handle small creatures!

  Rarity: I suppose that's true... and I do have a lot of work to do.

  Fluttershy: Come on, it'll be fun.

  Rarity: I assure you, they're quite a handful.

Fluttershy: These sweet little angels?

  Rarity: Well... all right.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Cutie Mark Crusader sleepover at Fluttershy's cottage! Yay! (Speed off)

  Fluttershy: So cute. W-wait for me! (Catches up)

  Rarity: Hmmm...

  Stealth Firefist: You know, I'm gonna help her with my friend Lightning. He is absolutely free tonight!

  *Lightning's House*

  Stealth Firefist: What do you mean you're not free tonight?!

  Lightning Strike: Sorry, Stealth. But I promised Twilight I'd help her with carrying tea packs to the library.

  Stealth Firefist: I hate it when last minute things come up and your friend can't do it. It's just like when I was dethroned fruit king.

  Lightning Strike: You weren't fruit king to begin with. Plus, that was just your fruit made kingdom at which nobody took.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, no except for Fruit Juice.

  Lightning Strike: Anyway, you're own with Fluttershy and the Crusaders for now Stealth.

  Stealth Firefist: Well, at least I still have some of my friends with me.

  Lightning Strike: I'll make it up to you later Stealth.

  *Fluttershy's cottage*

  Stealth Firefist: (Arriving through the door) Fluttershy, Crusaders, I'm here!

  Fluttershy: Oh, just in time Stealth. I could use your help with the girls.

  Scootaloo: I'm gonna get my mark first!

  Fluttershy: Girls?

  Sweetie Belle: Nuh-uh!

Fluttershy: Should we--

  Apple Bloom: I am!

  Fluttershy: Girls, okay, now settle--

  Scootaloo: I'm staying up all night!

  Apple Bloom: Me, too!

  Sweetie Belle: Me, three!

  Fluttershy: I-I know you're excited, but-- girls, oh, oh, careful with the-- oh, ah, girls-- ((huffs) So! What do you wanna do? Play a game?

  Scootaloo: We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders!

  Apple Bloom: And we want to crusade for our cutie marks!

  Sweetie Belle: And, and, and, we, um-- yeah! What they said!

  Fluttershy: Mmm, I don't know... how about a nice quiet little tea party?

  Scootaloo: Or... we could go adventuring in the Everfree Forest!

  Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: Yeah!

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh, I like the way you girls think.

  Fluttershy: Oh, no! The Everfree Forest is much too dangerous. It's filled with far too many strange creatures.

  Stealth Firefist: So? I can watch over them.

  Sweetie Belle: Yeah! Also, you could go with us and we could catch those creatures. We could be, umm... creature catchers!

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: YAY! Cutie Mark Crusader creature catchers!

  Scootaloo: Arrrr! I am a dangerous creature from the Everfree Forest! Rrrarr!

  Sweetie Belle: Halt, dangerous creature of the Everfree Forest. I am Sweetie Belle, the creature catcher, and I'm here to catch you!

  Scootaloo: You can never catch me! I am far too powerful and dangerous!

  Sweetie Belle: You cannot run from me!

  Scootaloo: Raaaar!

  Sweetie Belle: (giggling)

  Scootaloo: Raaaar! (giggling)

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, I'm beginning to starting to doubt the idea. Catching creatures from the Everfree Forest, not good for any of us.

  Fluttershy: I'm afraid Stealth's right girls. Instead, how about we do some nice coloring?

  Sweetie Belle: Come back, dangerous creature, so I can catch you!

  Scootaloo: Never!

  Fluttershy: Careful... you don't... (crash) ...break anything.

  Stealth Firefist: Okay, girls. Time out. (Crusaders stop and turn their attention to Stealth) I know you wanna get your cutie marks, but you have to calm down. I don't mean to go into responsible mode, but you have to stop and listen to Fluttershy.

  Scootaloo: He's right.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: We're sorry.

  Stealth Firefist: It's okay girls. It's just that, if you're gonna find your cutie marks, don't think about capturing creatures from the Everfree Forest. Some are dangerous from what I've heard and told by Princess Celestia.

  Apple Bloom: He's right. We should be the Cutie Mark Carpenters!

  Fluttershy: C-carpenters?

Apple Bloom: Hammer!

  Scootaloo: Hammer.

  Sweetie Belle: Hammer!

  Scootaloo: Hammer. Hammer! ...Hammer.

  (thumping, clattering, sawing, jackhammer sounds)

  Stealth Firefist: Uh, what is that? (Looking at the bad figure)

  Apple Bloom: It's suppose to be a table.

  Sweetie Belle: Um ... that doesn't look like a table.

  Scootaloo: We were making a table?

  Apple Bloom: Somepony needs to put this thing out of its misery.

  Scootaloo: We are definitely not Cutie Mark Carpenters.

  Sweetie Belle: Who wants a picture of a hammer on their flank anyway?

  Fluttershy: Well, now that we've gotten that out of the way, how about a game?

  Apple Bloom: A game?

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, how about we play a game of Launch the Monkey With a Catapult? It's more fun for me since I get launched!

  Fluttershy: Yeah, they're not going to do that. We can play a game called Shhh!

  Scootaloo: What's that?

   Fluttershy: Well, it's a game about who can be quiet the longest. Sound fun? I'm the world champ, you know. I bet you can't beat me! (deep breath)

  Stealth Firefist: A game of Shhh? I'd rather not play.

  Scootaloo: I lose!

  Sweetie Belle: Me too!

  Apple Bloom: Me three!

  Fluttershy: (sigh)

  Apple Bloom: Okay, now what can we do? Oooh! How about Cutie Mark Crusader coal miners?

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: YEAH!

  Stealth Firefist: (Sighs happily) I love these girls attitudes. They're always trying new things.

  Fluttershy: NO!!

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Awwww!

  Stealth Firefist: So they can't try new things?

  Fluttershy: It's not that. I meant to say it's time for bed, don't you think? Aren't you excited to get all toasty and warm in your snuggly-wuggly widdle beds?

  Apple Bloom: Snuggly-wuggly? But we have more crusadin' to do!

  Scootaloo: We've got plans!

  Sweetie Belle: And capes!

  Fluttershy: Um, okay, um. Maybe the crusading can wait until morning? When it's light? And not so... dark?

  *Bedrooms*

  Apple Bloom: How are we gonna find our special talent in our sleep?

  Fluttershy: (blows out candle) Maybe you'll have a lovely little dream about your special talent.

  Scootaloo: But we're not even tired!

  Fluttershy: How about I sing you a lullaby?

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Mm-hmm, yeah!

  Stealth Firefist: Just so you know, I'm not helping you sing. You're on your own.

  Fluttershy: It's okay.

  (Fluttershy)

Hush now, quiet now

It's time to lay your sleepy head

Hush now, quiet now

It's time to go to bed

  Sweetie Belle: I know this one!

  Fluttershy: Oh, how wonderful! Why don't you sing it with me?

  Sweetie Belle: (clears throat)

  (Sweetie Belle)

Hush now! Quiet now!

It's time to lay your sleepy head!

Said hush now! Quiet now!

It's time to go to bed!

  Fluttershy: Okay Sweetie, that was...

  (Sweetie Belle)

Driftin' (driftin') off to sleep!

Exciting day behind you!

Driftin' (driftin') off to sleep!

Let the joy of dream land find you!

  Fluttershy: Thank you Sweetie, um...

  (Sweetie Belle)

Hush now! Quiet now!

Lay your sleepy head!

Said hush now! Quiet now!

It's time to go to BED!

OW!

  (chickens clucking and flapping)

  Scootaloo: What was that?

  (Chickens squawking and running out)

  Stealth Firefist: Chickens. I mean literally chickens.

Fluttershy: (gasp) Girls!

  Apple Bloom: Fluttershy, your chickens are on the loose!

  Sweetie Belle: I wonder what could have caused that...

  Stealth Firefist: (Awkwardly) Yeah. Me too.

  Scootaloo: Don't worry, Fluttershy, the Cutie Mark Crusaders will handle this!

  Sweetie Belle: Cutie Mark Crusader chicken herders! Yay! (Crusaders go out and herd chickens)

  Stealth Firefist: (Goes outside with Fluttershy) You have to admit, they do have a lot of determination and energy. I like these girls!

  Fluttershy: No, I don't think that's a-- ah, come back! Please! (Cutie Mark Crusaders giggling, more chicken flapping and squawking) Come on, girls, the chickens are fine-- oh, girls, um... GIRLS! (Crusaders stop)(chickens flapping and clucking) Come on, in you go. There's some good chickens. Okay, you three. Isn't it about time you got into bed?

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: BUT--

  Fluttershy: Please?

  Stealth Firefist: Once again, not meaning to go into responsible mode, but she's right girls. It's getting late.

  *Back in the Bedrooms*

  Fluttershy: So, no more crusading for tonight, all right?

Scootaloo: Yes, Fluttershy!

  Sweetie Belle: We promise, Fluttershy!

  Apple Bloom: Good night, Fluttershy!

  Fluttershy: Okay, good night. (Goes into her bed)

  Sweetie Belle: Okay, so what kind of crusading do we do next?

  Apple Bloom: There's not much we can do from this room... unless we become Cutie Mark Crusader cottage cleaners.

  Sweetie Belle: N-no, thanks.

  Apple Bloom: Well, we have to think of somethin'. We can't just waste this opportunity to find out what our special talents are. Hey, girls! Look! Some of the chickens may have escaped!

  Sweetie Belle: Into the forest!

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: (whispering) Cutie Mark Crusaders chicken rescuers are go! (They're about to run outside, but are stopped by Stealth)

  Stealth Firefist: (Whispering) Whoa, girls. I cannot let you go into that forest.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: (Whispering) Awww!

  Stealth Firefist: Which is why I'm coming with you in case of danger.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: (Whispering) Yay! (Run outside with Stealth)

  *Everfree Forest*

  Stealth Firefist: Okay, you girls take that path, I'll take the other.

  Sweetie Belle: Are you sure that's a good idea?

  Stealth Firefist: I'll come looking for you at even the slightest sign of danger.

  Sweetie Belle: Okay.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Cutie Mark Chicken rescuers go!

  Stealth Firefist: Shhh!

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Sorry.

  Stealth Firefist: (Takes his paths and sees and dark figure and recognizes it) Ooh, Twilight! There you are. Have you seen any chickens around here? I was just taking my path. I know it doesn't sound responsible but- (Sees a Twilight as a statue with a surprised look) Twilight?! What happened to you?

  Lightning Strike: (Coming from the bushes) Stealth? What are you doing here?

  Stealth Firefist: Oh, I'm helping Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo find lost chickens. But happened to Twilight?

  Lightning Strike: She was turned into stone but some bizarre creature I've never seen before.

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh, I know exactly how to turn her back to normal. Guessing the magic words.

  Lightning Strike: Stealth that's not gonna to-

  Stealth Firefist: Abracadabra! Hocus Pocus! Sha-zap!

  (524 phrases later)

  Stealth Firefist: In your garbage! Flying monkeys! Apple pie! Mango Meteor! Well, that was all I had.

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, no matter how many phrases you guess, she's still gonna be like that.

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh, I know for sure! Constipated Banana Juice!

  Lightning Strike: Okay, Stealth that is is definitely not gonna- (Bright light from statue, Twilight is back to normal)

  Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, what happened?

  Stealth Firefist: Yes! It worked! I knew constipated banana juice was the magic phrase. And you said it wouldn't work.

  Lightning Strike: (Unamused look) Right.

  Stealth Firefist: Anyway, You were turned into stone by some bizarre creature. Um, what did you say it was?

  Lightning Strike: It was... um...

  Twilight Sparkle: A cockatrice! It's creature that's has a head of chicken and the body of a snake.

  Stealth Firefist: (Laughs out loud) The head of chicken and the body of a snake?! It should be called a chickensnake! Or a snakechicken! Ooh, or a Chinake! Or a- (Stuffed by an apple by Twilight)

  Twilight Sparkle: As I was saying, they're very dangerous and if you look one in the eye, you'll turn into stone.

  Stealth Firefist: If you get turned into stone, will get ice cream? (Twilight has an unamused look) So no ice cream? (Chicken squawk) Hey, I think that's the chicken the Crusaders and I have been looking for. (Runs off) Hey, Elizabeak! (Sees a chicken head pop out of the bush) There you are. (Sees a second chicken head pop out) Hey, you've made a friend. (Second chicken head raises head and reveals itself to be a cockatrice and it roars) (Elizabeak squawks and panics) Don't worry Elizabeak. I know the one solution that can get us out of this. Run and scream! (Grabs Elizabeak and runs, eventually runs into the Crusaders) Oh, hi girls. I found the chicken. Quick let's get of here! (Cockatrice roars) Oops, too late.

  Lightning Strike: (Tackles Cockatrice) Quick, go! Run away!

  Scootaloo: What about you?

  Lightning Strike: Don't worry about me! (Cockatrice stares into Lightning who is now turning into stone) Go get help! Twilight go with them.

  (Group runs away and runs into Fluttershy)

  Stealth Firefist: Fluttershy! Are we glad to see you. We need your help with the-(Cockatrice comes to group and roars at them) Cockatrice. Anyone wanna say any last words? My is gonna be constipated banana juice. Or should it be ice cream?

  Fluttershy: Everyone,Get behind me, NOW! (Group does so)(cockatrice squawking and roaring)  YOU! Just who do you think you are, going around turning others into stone?

  Cockatrice: (dismayed squawk)

  Fluttershy: You should be ashamed of yourself. I have a mind to find your mother and tell her what you've been up to, young man. Now you go over there, and turn my friend Lightning back to normal, and don't ever let me catch you doing this again. Do you understand me?!

  Cockatrice: (dismayed squawking and obeys Fluttershy)

  Fluttershy: Are you everyone all right? I was so worried!

  Scootaloo: Yeah, fine!

Sweetie Belle: Thanks to that stare of yours.

  Scootaloo: You're like the queen of stares. You're the--

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Stare Master!

  Sweetie Belle: We're sorry we snuck out of the house and into the forest.

  Apple Bloom: Yeah. We'll listen to you from now on.

  Scootaloo: We promise.

  Fluttershy: Oh, you DO, do you? Well, you better, or I'll give you... the Stare!

  (Giggling)

  Lightning Strike: (Back to normal and walking towards group) Wow, that was bizarre.

  Twilight Sparkle: What happened anyway?

  Stealth Firefist: It's a long story, at which we will tell in the morning. I'm just exhausted.

  *Morning at the Cottage*

   Stealth Firefist: And that's what happened yesterday and last night. Of course, I knew constipated banana juice would work.

  Twilight Sparkle: This is gonna make quite a letter to the princess. Fluttershy, I was wrong about you. You certainly do know how to handle those girls.

  Fluttershy: Oh, I wouldn't go that far.

  Twilight Sparkle: Hmm? How so?

  Fluttershy: I assumed that I'd be just as good with kids as I am with animals. Boy, was I wrong. I really learned the hard way not to bite off more than I could chew.

  Twilight Sparkle: You and Rarity both. Good morning, Rarity.

  Fluttershy: Did you finish all those capes?

  Rarity: (sigh) Just delivered them. I have to admit, if you hadn't come along, I might not have. Thanks again.

  Fluttershy: Won't you stay for some tea?

  Rarity: I really must get back to the shop and clean up. Girls! Get your things. Time to go. Girls!

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: (giggling, calling to each other)

  Rarity: Girls! Time to-- Girls! Your things! Girls! It's time to-- GIRLS!

  Fluttershy: Allow me. (clears throat) Girls?

  Apple Bloom: Yes, Fluttershy.

  Scootaloo: You called?

  Fluttershy: Go and get your things. Rarity is here to see you home.

  Sweetie Belle: Of course, Fluttershy, right away!

  Rarity: Ah, huh, ah, how did you... how did you do that?

  Stealth Firefist: Easy, she used her great personality.

  Fluttershy: I guess I'm just as good with kids as I am with animals.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Thank you, Fluttershy! Bye! Thank you, Stare Master!

  Rarity: Ah, uh, speaking of which, I could use your help with Opal.

  Lightning Strike: Could, or do?

  Fluttershy: Of course. How about later today?

  Rarity: (Opal yowls) How about now? (strains) (Opal yowls)

  Lightning Strike: Looks like now is a pretty good time.

  Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy: (giggling)

The Show Stoppers

  *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.

A Dog and Pony Show

  *Ponyville*

  (Lightning and Stealth are walking and notice crowd following Sapphire Shores)

  Stealth Firefist: Wow, what's their hurry to chase that pony?

  Lightning Strike: Don't know Stealth. (Rarity and Spike come out of shop)

  Spike: Oh my gosh! Sapphire Shores! The pony of pop! She is awesome! I mean, she's gorgeous and talented and-heh... and not even half the pony you are. I mean, you're ten times more gorgeous and talented and-

  Rarity: Spike, a lady is never jealous.

  Spike: Eh, of course not. But were you totally flipping out or what?!

  Rarity: Ladies do not "flip out", Spike. However, I was quite in awe. Oh, I need to find more jewels than ever before to decorate her costumes.

  (Stealth and Lightning come up to duo)

  Lightning Strike: Hey guys! What's up?

  Rarity: Only finding the most beautiful gems ever for Sapphire Shores.

  Stealth Firefist: Who's Sapphire Shores?

  Rairty: (Tackles Stealth) What?! You don't know who Sapphire Shores is?!

  Stealth Firefist: Slow down Rarity. I'm still adjusting to Equestrian culture and celebrities. Not even Lightning know about her.

  Spike: She's the pony of pop and looks for ponies that help her fit her style. And hired Rarity to get her new dresses! She's needs some gems though.

  Lightning Strike: We'd be happy to help.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, I think of gems as hard fruit which you can't eat or chew. But they're just so shiny.

  Spike: Um, I'm not sure if-

  Rarity: That would be fantastic!

  Spike: Aw...

  *Field*

  (Group is looking for gems)

  Rarity: Oh, aha!

  Spike: Did you find some?

Rarity: Yes, Spike! Right there!

  Spike: (Digs and gets gems) Ooooo! You look so delicious...

Stealth Firefist: They look so shiny!

  Rarity: Spike! I promised I'd give you gems to snack on, but we need to collect more first or I'll never be able to make these outfits for Sapphire.

  Spike: Hm... I will miss you, my sweets.

  Rarity: Come along, guys. We have many jewels to find.

  Spike: At your service, milady.

  Lightning Strike: We'd be happy to help.

  *Later*

  Lightning Strike: (Looks at wagon full of gems) Look at all the gems we found Rarity! You'll be booming in business with Sapphire Shores in matter of time!

  Rarity: Oh, I couldn't have found this many gems without your help Lightning. And for carrying around you too, Stealth and Spike.

  Stealth Firefist: I like objects that are shiny.

  Rarity: Here's your reward for waiting so patiently Spike. (Gives Spike gem) This is from me to you.(Spike is now dazed) Is something wrong, Spike?

  Spike: No. It's perfect.

Rarity: Ooo, bring the cart, Spike and Stealth. There are more over here.

Spike: For me. From Rarity. (Starts walking)

  Lightning Strike: Spike, you've acting kinda weird around Rarity. Do you have crush on her?

  Spike: (Blushes) What? That is ridiculous.

  Stealth Firefist: Aw, it's Spike's first crush. That is so cute.

  Spike: Please, don't tell anyone guys. Especially Rarity.

  Lightning Strike: Your secret is safe with us Spike.

  *A Little Later*

   Rarity: Guys! Where are you? You know, it's terrible to keep a lady waiting.

  Spike: Coming!

  Rarity: I think we're really going to strike gold this time. So to speak. (laugh)

  Lightning Strike: I got this. (Uses magic) Right there buddy.

  Spike: Jackpot!

  Stealth Firefist: Hey guys, I think I see something. (Pointing toward a tree with a gold gem) (Group walks over to tree) Wow! If you ask me, that's a jackpot!

Rarity: Well, guys, I think that's all we can do for today. And these will certainly get me well on my way with Sapphire's outfits. Why don't we start headi... Oh! What's this? Another jewel. Oh.. Oh, strange. It's in the trees. (Diamond Dog comes out) Oooo... Ewww! Uh... uh... Good day, gentle... uh, fellow. Uh, I am Rarity and these are my friends Spike, Stealth and Lightning.

  Spike: Ehe...

  Rarity: And you are...

  Rover: A Diamond Dog.

  Stealth Firefist: (Sarcastically) Oh yeah that's a good intro. (Dog comes closer)

  Lightning Strike: Hey, what do you think you're doing? What are you?

  Rover: We're hunters.

   Rarity: Uh... we?

  Rover: We hunt for gems. But you are a better hunter. So now we hunt... for you and your horned, winged friend! (Dogs come up from ground)

  Lightning Strike: How can I put this a way you can understand? Run! (Puts Stealth on his back and flies) (Group runs away)

  Stealth Firefist: Wow, Lightning that's incredible!

  Lightning Strike: Running away?

  Stealth Firefist: No that you said what I was going to say.

  Rover: (Catches up to Rarity to pounce) Gotcha! (Lightning uses magic to toss him aside)

  Lightning Strike: Not today you're not!

  (Dogs grab Rarity and drag her to hole)

  Rarity: Unhand me this instant, you ruffians. Stop! Put me down, you scum! You rough- (Stealth pulls against the dogs)

  Stealth Firefist: I need help guys! These dogs are stronger than a pride of lions! (Spike and Lightning help but Rarity gets pulled down)

  Spike: Rarity! NOOOOO!

  Stealth Firefist: Oh no! This is horrible! Rarity owes me ten bits! (Gets looks from Lightning and Spike) Oh, and of course she's been kidnapped by some dogs. At least they didn't come for you Lightning.

  Lightning Strike: Spike, go get help! Stealth and I will rescue Rarity!

  Stealth Firefist: We're coming for ya Rarity!

  Spike: If she doesn't make it, tell her I love her.

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, we're still deciding about that. (Stealth and Lightning jump through hole)

  *Caves*

  Lightning Strike: Hang on Stealth, it could take us hours, maybe even days before we find Rarity. But so help me-

  Stealth Firefist: Found her. (Pointing to large area) (Lightning and Stealth and still in hiding)

  Rarity: Oh please, Diamond Dogs. Please let me go.

  Spot: No!

  Fido: You're our precious little pony.

  Rover: Forever! Muhahahaha!

  Rarity: But what ever do you want from me?

  Rover: Gemsss!

  Spot: Yes! The gems. The jewels.

  Fido: Find them! Find them all!

  Stealth Firefist: (Whispering) Yeesh, talk about greed.

  Rarity: Oh! Is that all? (Uses magic)There. A lovely pocket of jewels are right there. Now, if you'd be so kind as to show me the exit?

  Rover: Good! (laugh) Now, dig them up, pony.

  Rarity: What? But you said you wanted me to find the gems.

  Spot: Yes! Find and then dig.

  Rarity: Dig?

  Fido: Yes. Dig.

  Rarity: Ohh... (Barely digging)

  Fido: What are you doing? We said dig!

  Rarity: Forgive me, but prior to you so rudely dragging me into your dirt pit, I had a pony-pedi and I am not about to chip a hoof because you dislike my style of digging.

  Rover: Oh, for goodness. Fine! Just stop. Stop! Dig, dogs! Dig! And fast. (Dogs dig)

  Lightning Strike: (Whispering) This is actually kinda funny and ironic.

  Stealth Firefist: (Whispering) Took the words right out of my mouth.

  Fido: She won't dig, she pulls.

  Rarity:  I beg your pardon, but what, pray tell, are you doing?

  Fido: Others will dig. You will haul the wagon.

  Spot: Prrrecious pony-pedi will be preserved.

  Rarity: Well, somebody certainly needs proper nail care. When was the last time you two had a manicure? You're scratching up my coat with those jagged things!

  Rover: Please be quiet!

  Rarity: Good heavens, what is that smell?

  Rover: Smeeeeeell?

  Rarity: Ah, mystery solved. It's your breath.

  Stealth Firefist: (Whispering) Ugh, mangoes. They're breath smells worse than laundry not washed in years.

  Lightning Strike: (Whispering) Tell me about it.

  Rover: Enough! Search, pony!

  Rarity: Well, since you insist... But I must say the working conditions in here are simply dreadful. Musty and damp, it's going to wreak havoc on my mane. And this air is stifling, suffocating. And when I try to take a deep breath, the stench of all you dogs makes me nauseated. You look and smell like you haven't bathed in weeks. Have you never heard of soap? You could all do with a good round of soap and water. Oh water, oh water, I'm terribly thirsty. Could I please have some water?

  (Lightning and Stealth Laugh quietly)

   Spot: Good gracious, I can't take this anymore. Be quiet, pony!

  Rarity: And that's another thing. I would appreciate if you stopped calling me "pony". I am a lady and I wish to be addressed as such. So you may call me "Miss" or "Rarity" or "Miss Rarity".

  Rover: Enough! Your whining! It-it-it hurts!

  Rarity: Whining? I am not whining. I am complaining. Do you want to hear whining? Thiiis iiis whiiining! Oooh, this harness is too tiiight! It's going to chafe. Can't you loosen it? Oooh, it hurts and it's sooo ruuusty! Why didn't you clean it first? It's gonna leave a staaain! And the wagon's getting heeeavy, why do I have to pull it?!

  (Lightning and Stealth laugh quietly again)

  Spot: Aaah! Make it stop!

  Rover: Stop whining!

  Rarity: But I thought you wanted whiiining!

  Rover: Geh! We'll do anything, pony! (Look from Rarity) Oh, uh, uh, we'll do anything, "Miss Rarity". (Laughs nervously)

  Rarity: Anything?

  *Later*

  Lightning Strike: (Whispering) Wow, talk about irony.

  Stealth Firefist: (Whispering) Yeah, they wanted Rarity to work for them, and now they're working for her.

  Rarity: (Being treated like a queen) (Drinks water) (Sighs) This water is hardly sparkling. But I suppose it will have to do.

  Rover: (panting) Wait! Why are we doing this?

  Spot: To stop the awful noises from the pony's mouth, remember? (whines)

  Rover: Yes, yes, I know. This is ridiculous! Letting a pony order us around. What are we? Mice or dogs?

  Fido and Spot: Mi... dogs?

  Rover: Dogs do not pull. Ponies pull. Let her make the awful noises.

  Rarity: What are you doing? Hey, you spilled my drink. Oh! (whining) Not sooo tiiight!

  Rover: Ha! Make the noises all you want. But move while you make them. Hyah, mule!

  Rarity: Did you just call me a... mule?

Rover: Ehh...

Rarity: Mules are ugly. Are you saying that I too am ugly? (cries)

  Spot: What are these noises?

  Rarity: He called me ugly!

  Rover: No! Mule! I said mule!

  Rarity: An old ugly mule! And it's true! Just look at me. I used to be beautiful, but, but nooow...

  Fido: No, no! You're still beautiful, po... uh, Miss Rarity.

  Rarity: You're just saying that!

  Spot: No, you're still pretty and... and...

  Rover: Oh, uh, uh, nice. Yeah.

  Rarity: I don't believe you! You never liked me! (wails)

  Rover: Oh, I've had just about enough of this! (Dogs take Rarity and lock in cell) Now until you learn to stop whining, you're going to stay in here FOREVER! (Dogs walk away from cell)

  Lightning Strike: (Softly) Now it's our chance Stealth. (Both sneak to cell)

  Rarity: Forever? Oh, it can't be! I won't ever see my friends again or get pedicures and… oh no! I'll miss my only chance with Sapphire Shores! (Cries softly)

  Stealth Firefist: (Softly) Rarity!

  Rarity: (Gasps) Stealth, Lightning? How'd you two get down here?

  Stealth Firefist: (Sarcastically and Softly) Oh, can't you see? We pretended to be one of the Diamond Dogs.

  Lightning Strike: (Softly) Never mind that. We need to get you out. (Notices key on dog) And I think I might a way.

  Stealth Firefist: (Softly) We use all the dynamite I have stored in my armor?

  Lightning Strike: (Softly) No. Wait, why would you keep dynamite in your armor?

  Stealth Firefist: (Softly) In case of we need a big boom.

  Lightning Strike: (Softly) We're not not using that. That's gonna be Plan E.

  Rarity: (Softly) Guys! I hate to interrupt, but you need to hurry!

  Lightning Strike: Oh right sorry. (Stealth and Lightning sneak into large area and are behind door)

  Fido: Glad I'm away from that nagging pony.

  Spot: Me too. But what if she never stops whining?

  Lightning Strike: (Softly) How are we gonna get the key?

  Stealth Firefist: (Softly) Don't worry. Luckily, I learned a new power that turns other invisible too. (Turns himself and Lightning invisible) (Both go into room with no dogs noticing)

  Rover: Hmm, what if we put dirt into our ears?

  Spot: But, how will we hear each other?

  Fido: Paw signs?

  (Lightning and Stealth are about to get keys but Rover sneezes and starts sniffing around)

  Spot: What's wrong?

  Rover: I smell pony and monkey.

  Fido: I thought we had the pony locked up back there?

  Rover: Yeah, but I can smell as if they're right near me.

  Spot: That pony must have just made you keep her scent with all her whining. (Stealth and Lightning make unamused looks to each other, but soon grab the keys and sneak out of area)

  Stealth Firefist: (Deactivates power) (Softly) Now, let's get to Rarity. (Both go up to Rarity's cell)

  Rarity: (Softly) Oh guys! You came back!

  Stealth Firefist: (Softly) Of course we would. We wouldn't leave you back here, especially since you owe me ten bits. Sorry, I just cannot help myself.

  ( Lightning unlocks cell) (Rarity tackles them both with a hug)

  Rarity: Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!

  Lightning Strike: (Softly) Shh! We're still not out of this yet. Come on. We're getting our of here.

  Rarity: (Softly) Don't need to tell me twice. (Group runs over to door leading to exit)

  Stealth Firefist: (Softly) Ha. They call themselves watchdogs? Ha! They couldn't even stop a manticore escaping even if it was weak. (Group reaches door and Stealth opens it and finds dogs expecting them)

  Rover: I knew I smelled pony and monkey! Boys, we just earned another workhorse along with our pet. (Dogs lounge at them, but Stealth closes door on their heads and he and Lightning block the door)

  Stealth Firefist: Okay, so they are watchdogs.

  Lightning Strike: (Notices empty cart) Rarity! Quick push the cart over here!

  Rarity: But I'll get sweaty!

  Stealth Firefist: Oh, so basically you're saying, "Stealth, Lightning, I wanna stay here and get imprisoned for the rest of my life!"

  Rarity: Fine, I'll bring it over here. (Pushes cart over to Stealth and Lightning) Here it is.

  Stealth Firefist: Now for the fun part. Cart surfing! (Puts Rarity in cart and Stealth and Lightning get in) Let's surf! (Lightning uses magic to surf around the cave) Woo hoo! This is awesome!

  Rarity: I was hoping you were gonna push it in front of the door!

  Lightning Strike: Stealth wanted to ride in a cart. (Notices barricade) But, I think this cart ride is gonna end. (Group crashes into barricade) (Notices another door) Look! Another door! Another way out of here! (Dogs open door before Lightning opens it)

  Rover: Where do you think you ponies and monkey are going? You have a work contract!

  Stealth Firefist: Well, I guess he's right guys. I guess we can FIGHT THEM! (Stealth and Lightning fight off dogs with their powers and magic)

   (Stealth punches dog in the face, Lightning hits another with his magic)

  Stealth Firefist: Fire and Electric wave?

  Lightning Strike: Yes. (Both use fire and electric wave and push dogs back)

  Rover: These two are too much! Get rid of them!

  Fido: Out of the way pony and monkey! (Throws Lightning and Stealth over to wall, rocks fall but Lightning uses a shield to protect themselves. Rocks soon trap them and Lightning deactivates shield and uses magic with Stealth powers to break through rock prison)

  Stealth Firefist: Fireballs! This prison has many layers of rock!

  Rarity: (Gasps) Stealth, Lightning! No! Stealth, Lightning! (Cries)

  Stealth and Lightning: We're okay!

  Lightning Strike: A little hurt, but we're okay.

  Spot: Ugh! Not the terrible noises again!

  Rarity: (Whining) Why, did you have to hurt them? You dogs are so mean! Why? Why?

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh, I can think of a lot! You guys got time? I got a very long list. By the way, you're out of paper and ink.

  Fido: Aah! Make it stop!

  Rarity:You hurt my friends! Now they're not okay! I hate you fiends!

  Lightning Strike: Still okay Rarity! But, it's getting stuffy in here.

  Rover: I can't take it anymore!

  Spike: (Breaks open wall next to rock prison) Lady Rarity! I'm here to help!

  Diamond Dogs: Please, save us! Make it stop! Please!

  Twilight Sparkle: Excuse me?

  Spot: So picky.

  Fido: And critical.

  Spot: She won't stop talking.

  Fido: And crying about their friends!

  Rover: We, uh, give her back. Yes.

Twilight Sparkle: Friends?

  Lightning Strike: Right here in this rock prison!

  Twilight Sparkle: Lightning! Stealth! Are you two okay?

  Stealth Firefist: We're trapped in a hard rock prison, and we're running out of air. Did you think we're okay? Ponies get them out by removing rocks) What took so long Spike?

  Rainbow Dash: What did you do to our friends?!

  Stealth Firefist: I just said trapped in some sort of rock prison and running out of air.

  Rainbow Dash: I know that already.

  (Ponies make sure to see if Stealth and Lightning are okay)

  Rover: Ugh! Just take the jewels!

  Spike: You're letting her leave with all these... jewels?

  Rover: Yes. Take them. And her and her friends with them.

  Spot: Please!

  Lightning Strike: Just let this be a lesson to you dogs. When you're gonna take someone hostage, don't. We'll be there.

  (Ponies Laugh)

  *Ponyville*

  Pinkie Pie: I can't believe you found all these gems!

  Rainbow Dash: Heh. I can't believe you tricked all those dogs.

  Rarity: Just because I'm a lady doesn't mean I cannot handle myself in a sticky situation. I had them wrapped around my hoof the entire time. And actually, if had not been for Lightning and Stealth, I wouldn't have gotten all the gems.

  Stealth Firefist: You can thank me by giving- (Rarity gives him gem) Ooh, shiny! (Stares at gem)

  Lightning Strike: Actually, it was your whining that got us out of there in the first place.

  Twilight Sparkle: I can't wait to write to Princess Celestia to tell her what you taught me today.

  Rarity: Me? What did I teach you?

  Twilight Sparkle: Just because somepony is ladylike doesn't make her weak. In fact, by using her wits a seemingly defenseless pony can be the one who outsmarts and outshines them all.

  Stealth Firefist: Jewel still shiny!

  Spike: Hm... "Outshines" is right. Now you have enough gems to cover Sapphire Shores's costumes.

  Rarity: Not if you eat them all, Spike.

  (Everybody Laughs)

Green Isn't Your Color

  *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)

Over a Barrel

  *Lightning's House*

  (Knock on the door)

  Lightning Strike: Ugh, who could possibly be up this early? It's 4:00 a.m. (Walks over to the door with Stealth)

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, I need 8 to 9 hours of sleep to maintain my full handsomeness. 10 or 12 for full Stealth shine.

  Lightning Strike: (Opens the door) Applejack?

  Applejack: Howdy there Lightnin' and Stealth! I'd like to invite y'all to a trip to Appleloosa.

  Stealth Firefist: No thanks we're good. (Walks back but is stopped by Applejack)

  Applejack: Wait! Don't ya at least wanna see my relatives?

  Stealth Firefist: AJ, As much as I like making new friends with your relatives, we're tired. It's 4:00 a.m. for crying out loud. And there's no way you can take both of us to the train station.

*Train Station*

  Stealth Firefist: I can't believe you had the strength to pull both of us here.

  Applejack: Well, I warned ya didn't I?

  Stealth Firefist: Well excuse us for not coming.

  Lightning Strike: We've had to come out, but that just made number four on our most rough mornings list.

  Applejack: Oh come on. Y'all can sleep on the train with the nice comfy- (Notices Lightning and Stealth are in the train sleeping already) (Goes in train)

  Lightning and Stealth: Already Asleep. (Applejack Chuckles)

  *Morning Aboard the train*

  Applejack: And that's when the yellow birdie thought to himself, "Hmm. My favorite little tree isn't such a little tree anymore." So she sang her song, big and strong, and they all lived in that great, big tree happily ever after. The... end.

  Rarity: Applejack! Were you reading a bedtime story to... an apple tree?

  Lightning Strike: This is kinda awkward.

  Stealth Firefist: I know right?

  Applejack: Heh... uh... Well, ya know, bein' replanted in a whole new place is very upsettin' for a tree... and Bloomberg here is one of my favorites.

  Rarity: No fair, Applejack! You've got a luxurious, private sleeper car for a tree, while I am crowded and cramped in the same car with all the other ponies. How am I supposed to get my beauty sleep?!

  Stealth Firefist: Just ignore all the noises, stuffiness, and uncomfortableness. That's what Lightning and I do.

  Rarity: Just because you two can take it, doesn't mean I can!

  Lightning Strike: (Laughs) Look at it this way Rarity, we're going on a trip to Appleloosa.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, one of the Apple capitals of Equestria! Just imagine, all those apples in all those trees. Just makes me wanna eat them right now.

  Lightning Strike: I know right?

  Applejack: They're right. You just need to be more upside like them. Besides, Bloomberg's the whole reason we're makin' this trip. He needs his rest so we can give him as a gift to my relatives in Appleloosa.

  Rarity: Hmph! You talk about it as if it's your baby or something.

  Applejack: Who you callin' a baby?! Bloomberg's no baby! Don't wet widdle Rarity make you all saddy-waddy. Bloomberg's a big and strong apple tree. Yes, he is. A-coochie-coochie-coo-coo-coo!

  Lightning Strike: Once again, awkward.

Rarity: It's widdle Rarity who's all "saddy-waddy"! Urgh!

Stealth Firefist: How about a mirror to cheer you up Rarity?

Rarity: Please, like that's going to- (Stealth gives mirror to her and looks at herself starry eyed) Aw, I'm so pretty! (Goes through door)

Stealth Firefist: Works every time.

  *Nightfall aboard the train*

  (Everybody, except Rarity and Spike are conversating)

  Rarity: (sighs) For crying out loud in the morning!

  Spike: (groan) Do you guys mind? I was up early fire-roasting those snacks you're all eating, and I'm pooped!

  Stealth Firefist: (Laughs) Sorry it's just funny.

  Rainbow Dash: Uh, speaking of, some of these popcorn kernels didn't get popped.

  Spike: Okay, fine... (Blow flame burning popcorn bag)

  Rainbow Dash: Ghk...

  Spike: Good night!

  Stealth Firefist: Yeesh, some dragon's in a choppy mood. Just be thankful you aren't sleeping on the tree. I tried sleeping on it, but some reason, it's very hard and a little cold.

  Twilight Sparkle: Uhh... maybe it's time we all got a little shut-eye. We've got a big day ahead of us tomorrow. (Ponies groan)

  Lightning Strike: (Yawns) Good night everybody. (Everyone sleeps)

  Rainbow Dash: (whispering Psst! Pinkie Pie, you asleep yet?

  Pinkie Pie: (whispering) No, are you asleep yet?

  Rainbow Dash: (whispering) If I was sleeping, how could I have asked you if you were asleep?

  Pinkie Pie: (whispering) Oh yeah! (giggles)

  Rainbow Dash: (whispering) When we get to Appleloosa, you think we'll have to carry that heavy tree all the way from the train to the orchard?

  Lightning Strike: (whispering) We'd probably all would.

  Stealth Firefist: (whispering) In my opinion AJ could've just bought a gift from a gift shop.

  Pinkie Pie: (whispering) You mean Bloomberg?

  Rainbow Dash: (whispering and sarcastically) ...No, Fluttershy.

  Pinkie Pie: (whispering) Fluttershy's not a tree, silly!

  Twilight Sparkle: What's going on?

  Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash thinks Fluttershy's a tree!

  Rainbow Dash: (whispering) I do not think she's a tree! I was just–

  Twilight Sparkle: Did you say she was a tree?

  Rainbow Dash: (whispering) No. Well.. Yes. But not exactly–

  Lightning Strike: It was sarcasm.

  Rainbow Dash: (Whispering) Exactly.

  Stealth Firefist: Then how come you said she was a tree in sarcasm? Which could make it counter-sarcasm!

  Rainbow Dash: (Whispering) It's not that! It's-

  Twilight Sparkle: Ya know she's not a tree, right?

  Pinkie Pie: She's not a tree, Dashie!

  Fluttershy: I'd like to be a tree...

  Spike: Oh, for Pete's sake! (Goes into other car)

  Stealth Firefist: Who's Pete?

  Lightning Strike: (Sarcastically) Gee, I have no idea Stealth.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well that was kind of huffy.

  Fluttershy: Huffy the magic dragon! (Ponies and Stealth Laugh except for Rarity)

  Rarity: Would you all be QUIET... NOOOOW!!!???

  (Ponies scream except for Rarity)

  Stealth Firefist: Aah! It'd a zombie! I'll get it guys! (Hits Rarity with a frying pan and stops realizing something) Hey, this isn't a zombie. It's a girl zombie! (Keeps hitting with frying pan and Rarity stops him) (Rarity remove facial cream and growls at Stealth) (Laughs nervously) I'm just gonna go with Spike into the other car. (Runs to car before frying pan hits him)

  Spike: Bloomberg..? Bloomberg? Sorry, but I tend to snore a bit. Good night. (sigh) (Stealth pops from tree)

  Stealth Firefist: Your claws are cold.

  Spike: Aah! Stealth, what are you doing here?

  Stealth Firefist: I thought there was zombie attacking the train, but it was just Rarity. I'll apologize to her, it's just that she needs some time to recover.

  Spike: You thought she was a zombie because...?

  Stealth Firefist: Facial cream.

  Spike: (Unamused look) Mystery solved. (Sleeps)

  *Morning aboard the Train*

  (Rainbow Dash is bumped out of the train bed onto the floor and group looks outside and sees Buffalo stampede)

Twilight Sparkle: A buffalo stampede!

  (ponies awing)

  Rarity: I just love their accessories!

  Lightning Strike: It's so cool!

  Twilight Sparkle: They're getting awfully close to the train.

  Lightning Strike: Oh, what could possibly go wrong? (Buffalo bump into car causes ponies to roll around in the car and scream) I should stop saying that!

  *With Spike, Stealth, and Bloomberg*

  (Spike is snoring and the bed starts going left to right and Stealth starts noticing)

  Stealth Firefist: (Wakes up) Huh? (Bed starts sliding) Whoa! (Crash) (Gets out of bed) This is starting to get dangerous!

  *Back into the main car*

  (Ponies stop rolling around)

  Pinkie Pie: Oooh, looky! Now they're doing TRICKS! Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Now do a back-flip! (Buffalo stack on top of each other and small one gets on train)... Or... Just jump?

  Twilight Sparkle: (Notices Lightning going to other car) Lightning! Where are you going?

  Lightning Strike: To help Spike and Stealth! And Bloomberg. (Goes to other car) Guys! Wake up! Mostly you Spike!

  Spike: Whaa? Huh? Lightning? What are you doing here?

  Lightning Strike: (Unamused look) Seriously? You did not notice the train tilting.

Stealth Firefist: Well a creature's gotta sleep. (Lightning and Spike agree) (Train car stops moving and goes the other way) Uh, guys. We're not going forward anymore.

  Spike: Heeeelp!

  Stealth Firefist: And we're being dragon. monkey, and pony napped by buffalo.

  Spike: Oh no! What are we going to do? What are the buffaloes going to do when they find us? NOOOOOOOOOOO!

  Lightning Strike:(Whispering) Shh! Spike! You gotta be quiet or else the buffalo will hear us. (Train car stops moving and Stealth is thrown into the wall be force of speed)

  Stealth Firefist: Ow! Well at least- (Door slammed into him by buffalo and staring at Lightning) Ow!

  Lightning Strike: (Unamused look) Oh, you have got to be kidding me!

  Buffalo: It's pony! (Buffalo tilts car forward and slides Lightning out and surround him) Get him! (Lightning Flies to the sky)

  Lightning Strike: Ha! It's gonna take a lot more than a few buffalo to- (Buffaloes start to stack and get to Lightning's height) Oh shock.

  Buffalo: Now get him!

  Spike: STOP! (Buffalo stop and bow in front of him) uh, what's going on?

  Buffalo: We honor dragons very much.

  Stealth Firefist: (Comes out) Whoa, what happened?

  Buffalo: Monkey! Get him!

  Spike: STOP!

  Buffalo: Oops, sorry.

  Spike: It's okay, they're with me. My name is Spike.

  Buffalo: What would you like us to do to this ugly pony and monkey?

  Lightning and Stealth: Hey!

  Spike: Leave them alone, they're with me. (Buffaloes back off)

  Buffalo: What is your other wish Spike?

  Stealth Firefist: Ask them to juggle Spike. It's awesome.

  Spike: I'm thinking give me a sec.

  Rainbow Dash: (From distance) I'm trying to save Spike!

  Pinkie Pie: (From distance) Oh my gosh! So am I! (Buffalo rush to where sound came from)

  Rainbow Dash: And the more of us there are out here, the more chances of us getting (Buffalo surround them)... caught. Run, Pinkie, I'll hold 'em off. Save yourself!

  Lightning Strike: Spike stop them!

  Spike: Stop! Dash, Pinkie, 'sup? Hey, no worries I know those guys. They're cool.

  Buffalo: If you say so, Spike. Catch ya later, bro. (Buffalo stampede past them)

  *Buffalo Village*

  Spike: And after we were separated from you guys, the buffalo stopped and found us. They were about to get Lightning and Stealth, but I stopped them with my intellect and wit! (Heroic stance) (Lightning and Stealth roll their eyes)

  Stealth Firefist: (Sarcastically) Yeah, Spike. You saved us from just saying "stop" to them. How do you do it?

  Spike: Seems they took us by mistake. And they feel awful about it too, poor guys. Fortunately, they totally respect dragons, so they treat me like an honored guest. (Stealth, Lightning, Rainbow, and Pinkie get a bowl of mush. Stealth, Lightning, and Rainbow are disgusted by mush) Still don't like ponies or monkeys much, though... But you're with me, so it's cool.

  Rainbow Dash: Huh.. Well, I still don't trust them. I say we turn tail and bail while we still–

  Pinkie Pie: Mmm! (munching) Before we finish eating? Are you loco in the coco?! Can I please have more of that mushy stuff, whatever it was?

  Lightning Strike: As a matter of fact Pinkie, you take our mush. (Stealth and Lightning push theirs to Pinkie)

  Pinkie Pie: Sweet! (Munching on mush)

  Little Strongheart: And, Mr. Spike, you like gemstones, yes?

  Spike: Turquoise. Mmm! (munching) Heh hah! This here is Little Strongheart, and these are my friends Pinkie Pie, Lightning Strike, Stealth Firefist, and Rainbow Dash.

  Rainbow Dash: (Turns and see buffalo) You!

  Little Strongheart: (Surprised) You!

  Rainbow Dash: That's it! We are outta here! (Walks away and drags Pinkie with her teeth)

  Little Strongheart: (Jumps in front) Wait! Please accept my apologies for what happened on the train. We didn't mean for anyone to be hurt.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah, right. (Goes other away)

  Little Strongheart: (Jumps in front again) We only wanted the tree. The settler ponies have overtaken the land and have planted an orchard all over it! Because of their thoughtlessness, we can no longer run over our traditional stampeding grounds.

  Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie: Huh?

  Lightning and Stealth: Um, Traditional stampeding ground?

  Spike: I think it's time they met Chief Thunderhooves.

  *Tribal Meeting*

  Chief Thunderhooves: Hmmh. We have a long and winding stampeding trail that we have run upon for many generations. (breath) My father stampeded upon these grounds, and his father before him, and his father before him, (Buffalo and Stealth start to sleep) and his father before him, and his father before him, and-

  Little Strongheart: I think they get the idea, Chief.

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, you had many generations of buffalo that stampeded here.

  Chief Thunderhooves: Hmph. It is a sacred tradition to run the path every year. But this year, these... settler ponies, these... (snort) Appleloosans! (snorting)

  Little Strongheart: They planted apple trees all over it without asking our permission.

  Pinkie Pie: Well that's not very nice. Right, guys?

  Lightning Strike: That is so sad.

  Rainbow Dash: Hmph...

  Little Strongheart: The ponies refused to move their trees, so we are stuck here, and it is not fair!

  Stealth Firefist: I know I've always wanted to pretend to be a tree. (Get unamused looks from everyone) What? Is that not a thing.

  Little Strongheart: Your monkey friend is not so bright isn't he?

  Lightning Strike: Once you get to know him.

  Stealth Firefist: (On a tree) Hey guys look at me! I can fly! (Tries to fly but lands on the ground harshly)

  Lightning Strike: Yes, he's not so bright.

  Spike: See, Rainbow Dash? They had a good reason to–

  Rainbow Dash: Huh... Ah! (Buffaloes gasps) I'll say they had a good reason! C'mon. We have some apple-pickin' Appleloosans to talk to!

  Lightning Strike: Whoa slow down everybody. Of course, it was wrong for them to settle without your permission… but… you can't just go and force them to take down their trees. They probably needed the land to survive… you guys need to just negotiate on what to do.

  Chief Thunderhooves: And what if you're one of them?

  Lightning Strike: I've only been here for at least 7 hours. I hardly got to know this place. And two wrongs never make a right.

  Stealth Firefist: Actually... (Using a chalkboard get two wrongs equal a right) The math says otherwise.

  Lightning Strike: You forgot to carry the two.

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh, you're right. (Calculates and doesn't get a right) He's right guys. Two wrongs do not make a right. In fact, two wrongs could make a left! (Unamused face from Lightning)

   Chief Thunderhooves: We'll do what we please pony and monkey. Strongheart! Take them back to the town to explain why they must move the trees.

  Little Strongheart: Of course chief. Let's go (Lead group to town)

  Lightning Strike: We could just negotiate. They take down the trees-

  Little Strongheart: Exactly!

  Lightning Strike: Let me finish. They take down the trees and plant them somewhere else. There problem solved and no hurting involved.

  Stealth Firefist: Besides those wonderful fruit deserve to be treated with dignity. They're delicious you should try some!

  Little Strongheart: No. Those trees must be taken down for our stampeding grounds. (Stealth sleeping while walking then wakes up)

  Stealth Firefist: Sorry, did you say something? (Little Strongheart sighs)

  *Appleloosa in the Morning*

  Pinkie Pie: Ooh, I see them! Hi, guys! (Little Strongheart hides behind rock)

  Fluttershy: Pinkie! We're so glad you're safe.

  Twilight Sparkle: How did you escape from the buffalo?

  Pinkie Pie: We didn't!

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, right Little Strongheart? (Little Strongheart comes out)(ponies gasp)

  Rainbow Dash: We promised the buffalo a chance to talk.

  Applejack: Oh, yeah? 'Bout what?

  Rainbow Dash: We brought our new pal Little Strongheart here to explain to the Appleloosans why they should move the apple trees off buffalo land.

  Stealth Firefist: She's right.

  Braeburn: That information would be quite help–

  Applejack: That's weird. 'Cause my cousin Braeburn here wants to explain to the buffalo why they should let the apple trees stay.

  Stealth Firefist: Okay counter point.

  Little Strongheart: That would be a useful thing to–

  Rainbow Dash: The land is theirs! You planted the trees not knowing that. Honest mistake. Now, you just gotta move 'em, that's all.

  Braeburn: Well... heh...

  Stealth Firefist: She's right.

  Applejack: They busted their rumps here! An' now they're supposed ta bust their rumps again, just 'cause some buffalo won't stampede someplace else?

  Stealth Firefist: Right, they've worked on this place.

  Rainbow Dash: Plant the trees somewhere else!

  Applejack: Where?! It's the only flatland around these parts!

  Rainbow Dash: The BUFFALO had it FIRST!

  Applejack: The settler ponies need it to LIVE!

  Rainbow Dash: Come ON, Applejack!

  (Rainbow Dash and Applejack argue)

  Lightning Strike: Okay stop the arguing! (Both stop arguing) Arguing is not gonna get us anywhere. We obviously need to negotiate. A compromise that will satisfy both sides.

  Pinkie Pie: And I've got an idea!

  Stealth Firefist: Me too, we obviously get them to try the apple by products.

  Pinkie Pie: Not the plan I was going for, but that'll be my backup plan!

  Stealth Firefist: Do you need a backup backup plan?

  Twilight Sparkle: What's the plan already!?

  Pinkie Pie: Right sorry.

*Piano Stage*

  (Piano Intro)

  Lightning Strike: (Unamused look) This is her plan? This is what is going to help the buffaloes and ponies here get along?

Stealth Firefist: Shh. Let the professional handle it Lightning.

(Pinkie Pie)

We may be divided

But of you all, I beg

To remember we're all hoofed

At the end of each leg

No matter what the issue

Come from wherever you please

All this fighting gets you nothing

But hoof and mouth disease

Arguing's not the way

Hey, come out and play!

It's a shiny, new day

So, what do you say?

You gotta share

You gotta care

It's the right thing to do

You gotta share

You gotta care

And there'll always be a way through

Both our diets, I should mention

Are completely vegetarian

We all eat hay and oats

Why be at each other's throat?

You gotta share

You gotta care

It's the right thing to do

And there'll always be a way

Throoooough!

  (Awkward silence, eagle noise)

  Spike: (applauds) All right, Pinkie Pie! That was FANTASTIC! What a great song! Yeah, right on!

  Stealth Firefist: (Applauds) Encore! Encore! Encore! Encore... no one wants an encore?

  Pinkie Pie: Sorry no encores.

  Stealth Firefist: It's still great.

  Chief Thunderhooves: It appears that Sheriff Silverstar and I have come to... an agreement.

  Sheriff Silverstar: We have.

  Lightning Strike: Finally!

  Chief Thunderhooves: That was the worst performance we've ever seen.

  Sheriff Silverstar: Teh... Abso-tively!

  Lightning Strike: (Sighs and facehoofs himself) Seriously?

  Chief Thunderhooves: Seriously. The time for action... Hmh... is upon us! Our stampede will start at high noon tomorrow. And if the orchard is still there, we'll flatten IT! AND the whole town!

  (Ponies Gasps)

  Stealth Firefist: Yay- aw fireballs!

  Little Strongheart: But, Chief!

  Sheriff Silverstar: An' we Appleloosans say you'd better bring yer best, 'cause we'll be ready and waitin'.

  Braeburn: But, Sheriff... (Ponies and Buffaloes walk separate ways)

  Pinkie Pie: Oh... That wasn't the message of my song at all...

  Lightning Strike: Of course it wasn't.

  *Later*

  Applejack: I want my kin ta' have what they need to live... but a storm's a-brewin' here. And I don't like the look of it.

  Lightning Strike: It's gonna be a very hard impact.

  Twilight Sparkle: We've just got to talk some sense into them before somepony gets hurt. (Goes to pony) Listen, maybe if you would just reconsider, we– (Pony walks away)

  Rarity: About the trees. Now if you could- (Pony walks away)

  Twilight Sparkle: If we could just sit down and talk we could–

  Goldengrape: Grrrrr!

  Twilight Sparkle: (Gasps) Why won't anybody be rational and reasonable?

  Lightning Strike: They're just being stubborn mules! (Mules neighs) No offense.

  Mule: None taken.

  Applejack: Sheriff, if we could only– (Sheriff ignores her)

*Buffalo Tribe*

Spike: Isn't there someway to stop this?

  Little Strongheart: Unless the settlers remove those trees, I do not think so. (Spike sighs and eats gemstones)

  Stealth Firefist: Can't they just make peace and be rational about this? Because if they don't, my 12 hours of ruthless warrior training kicks in.

  Rainbow Dash: I know you don't want to do this.

  Chief Thunderhooves: But they have taken our land. What would you have me do, Rainbow Dash?

  Rainbow Dash: I don't know... but it's never too late to think of something.

  Chief Thunderhooves: At noon, it will be too late.

  Stealth Firefist: Come on chief. Can't we settle this peacefully?

  Chief Thunderhooves: I'm thinking about it.

  *Appleloosa*

  Rainbow Dash: Come on, THINK. Think, think, think, think, think, think, think!

  (clock strikes twelve times)

  Lightning Strike: Oh great, here comes the big team battle.

  (Little Strongheart stop Chief Thunderhooves)

  Rainbow Dash: (gasp) He's not gonna do it!

  Lightning Strike: Phew, we're safe.

  (Pinkie Pie)

–whaddaya say?

You got to share

You got to care

It's the right thing to do

  (Chief Thunderhooves Growls)

  Lightning Strike: Pinkie stop!

  Stealth Firefist: Twilight, my hours of ruthless warrior training is about to kick in.

  (Pinkie Pie)

  You got to share

  Chief Thunderhooves: CHAAARGE!

  (Pinkie Pie)

  You got to care

  (Pinkie Pie is pulled by Lightning's Magic) (Battle is about to start by Stealth stops it with fire wave)

  Stealth Firefist: (Fire Flares around him) That's it everyone! This feud had gone on long enough! Everybody is gonna make peace, or I'll burn everyone with third degree burns! (Cannon fires apple pie into Chief's face and he enjoys it)

  Chief Thunderhooves: Yum! Hey, I've got a much better idea! We will allow the orchard to stay in exchange for it's fruit and share of pies.

  (Ponies Cheer)

  Stealth Firefist: (Flare dies down) Phew, that was close.

  Lightning Strike: And everything turned out great.

  Spike: I'd rather eat turquoise any day of the week. (chomp) Auhh...!

  Applejack: Bloomberg, this is yer special day. Mama's so proud of you! (Hugs tree)

  Lightning Strike: Once again, awkward.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, very awkward.

  Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, Friendship is a wondrous and powerful thing. Even the worst of enemies can become friends. You need understanding and compromise. You've got to share. You've got to care.

  Pinkie Pie: HEY! That's what I said!

  Lightning Strike: In letter form, it's better. When you sing it, not so much. No offense.

  Pinkie Pie: There's nothing in the world that will cheer me up!

  Stealth Firefist: Mush?

  Pinkie Pie: Apology accepted (Eats mush) (Twilight makes a weird face)

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, sometimes even I wonder how she can eat that.

  *Ponyville at Lightning's House*

  Applejack: (Apple Gift) Remember Lightning, it's gift for when you're sad and need a friend when your alone.

  Stealth Firefist: That is very kind of you Applejack.

  Lightning Strike: Thanks AJ. I'll treasure it. (Puts in his treasure shelf) I hope I don't it eat it though.

A Bird in a Hoof

  *Ponyville*

  (Lightning and Stealth are walking to Sugarcube Corner)

  Stealth Firefist: Party! Party! Party! Party!

  Lightning Strike: (Chuckles) Okay Stealth, I get it. You're excited for the party.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, I can imagine it all that fruit and sweet stuff ready to eaten.

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, I can't wait to have it and spend time with our friends. Not to mention, Princess Celestia will be there.

  Stealth Firefist: She's gonna be there? We have no time to lose Lightning! We to have to get there very fast! (Grabs Lightning and races to Sugarcube Corner)

*Sugarcube Corner*

  Stealth Firefist: (Stops) We're here.

  Lightning Strike: Yeesh, Stealth. I know you like parties, but when the princess comes, you take it very seriously.

  Stealth Firefist: That's because, even though I tend to do wacky stuff, like you said, I take my job guarding the princess very seriously. VERY!

  Lightning Strike: Okay, let's just go in. (Goes to door of the shop) Hi guys. I'm-

  Guard 1: (Gasps) Your the princess's most faithful warriors, Lightning Strike and Stealth Firefist! We are honored to see you.

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, we'd like to-

  Stealth Firefist: Go into the shop and get our party on!

  Guard 2: You may enter brave warriors. (Lightning and Stealth go into shop)

  Lightning Strike: That was weird. They acted like we were like royalty to them.

  Stealth Firefist: Who cares? As long as I get my party on!

  Fluttershy: Phew. Made it. (gasp sees guard)

  Guard 1: Halt!

  Guard 2: Who goes there?

  Fluttershy: (gulp) No one. Never mind. I'll go home.

  Twilight Sparkle: It's all right, sirs. She's on the list.

  Lightning Strike: And she's our friend.

  Stealth Firefist: Faithful and trustworthy to the end. (Fluttershy goes into shop)

  Fluttershy: Thanks, Twilight, Lightning, and Stealth.

  Twilight Sparkle: I'm so glad you could make it, Fluttershy. It wouldn't be the same without you.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, and a party's not a party when your best friends aren't with you.

  Lightning Strike: Couldn't have said it better myself Stealth.

  Mr. Cake: How's everypony doing? Good? Good.

  Mrs. Cake: Anything else we can get for you, dearies...? Ooh, I-I mean, esteemed guests.

  Princess Celestia: Everything is fine, Mr. and Mrs. Cake.

  Stealth Firefist: (Goes over to Princess Celestia) Yeah, unless you overcook a dessert and everyone turns against you. Thus, having a chance to be worn out of business.

  Mr. Cake: (Gasps) I never even thought of that! Quick honey make sure the desserts aren't overcooked!

  Mrs. Cake: Right honey! (Speeds to kitchen and comes back) All good.

  Stealth Firefist: (Sheepishly) It was only just a joke.

  Fluttershy: Sorry I'm late. I had to finish taking care of a patient first.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Nervously and eye twitching) Oh, you and your tender loving care of little animals. I just know Princess Celestia is gonna love that about you. I mean, I hope she will... I mean, of course she will!

  Fluttershy: Wow, Twilight. I thought I was the only one who got nervous at social gatherings.

  Lightning Strike: Um, are you okay Twilight?

  Twilight Sparkle: I'm okay. It's just that I want the princess to approve of my friends.

Fluttershy: But she's met us all before.

  Lightning Strike: I'm sure she'll approve of us as your friends Twilight. Besides, we've been learning life and friendship lessons.

  Twilight Sparkle: And read about you in my letters. But this is the first time she's spent any real time with you besides Lightning. I want everypony to make a good impression.

  Lightning Strike: Oh come on Twilight. There's nothing to worry about.

  Fluttershy: Yeah. Besides, it's just a casual get-together, right?

  Rarity: (Protecting her dress) Don't touch me! Watch the dress! Careful, you're gonna spill that on me! Oh, oh, that looks delicious. What is it? Oh, does it stain?! Keep it away from me! (Dodging in corners)

  Fluttershy: Or... perhaps not that casual.

  Applejack: Uh... which is the salad and which is the appetizer again? And which am I supposed to eat first? Oh, never mind. I'm not hungry.

Lightning Strike: It's okay AJ. You don't have to be fancy.

  Applejack: (Sighs in relief) Good. (Eats food)

  Fluttershy: It's okay, Twilight. So our friends' manners aren't perfect. I doubt the princess will even notice.

  Pinkie Pie: (giggles) Whoo-hoo! Cupcakes, candies and pies, oh my! (Stuffs face with a pie) Oooh! Chocolate fountainy goodness! (Puts face in chocolate fountain, chocolate hardens, breaks it to pieces and eats it) You gonna eat that?! (Eats cupcake) (Mrs. Cake gasps and brings new cupcake) Hey!

  Mr. Cake: A thousand pardons, Your Majesty.

  Princess Celestia: That's quite all right, thank you. (sips)

  Mrs. Cake: Empty teacup at 4 o'clock!

  Mr. Cake: Uh, I see it, honey bun! (Pours tea in teacup)

  Princess Celestia: Oh, um... thank you.

  Mr. Cake: Not at all, Your Highness.

  Princess Celestia: (sips)(Tea poured) Thank you again.

  Mrs. Cake: Oh, but of course, Your Majesty.

  Princess Celestia: (sips) (Tea is poured again) (sips) (Tea is poured again) (pretend sip and tea overflows cup) Gotcha!

  Stealth Firefist: (Laughs) Good one princess.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh... (Sinks under table)

  Stealth Firefist: (Offering cupcake) Cupcake?

  Twilight Sparkle: Aah! Stealth what are you doing under here?

  Stealth Firefist: I actually have something very important to ask you. Can you juggle for me?

  Twilight Sparkle: (Unamused face) Really?

  Stealth Firefist: Yes really. (Twilight looks at us with an unamused face) What? Was it something I said?

  Princess Celestia: And what about you, dear? Fluttershy, is it?

  Fluttershy: Me? Oh yes, Your Highness.

  Princess Celestia: I understand from Twilight Sparkle's letters that you enjoy tending to the needs of woodland creatures.

  Fluttershy: Yes, I love to take care of animals.

  Princess Celestia: As do I. As Princess, I care deeply about all creatures, great and small. (Philomena coughs) Nothing means more to me than the well-being of all my subjects.(Philomena coughs and hacks) Ah, Philomena, my pet. You're awake. Do say hello to our gracious hosts.(Philomena coughs and hacks)

  Fluttershy: Oh... my.

  Lightning Strike: Uh...

  Princess Celestia: She is quite a sight, isn't she?

  Fluttershy: I... I... I've never seen anything like it.

  Lightning Strike: Me neither.

  Princess Celestia: How have you been doing Lightning?

  Lightning Strike: Oh, um, good I guess.

  Princess Celestia: (Guard comes over and whispers royal duty) Really? Well, if I must... I'm sorry, everypony. I'm afraid I have to cut the party short. The mayor has requested an audience with me. Royal duty calls. Thank you for a wonderful time. It's been a joy getting to know you all better. (Walks out)

  (Mr. and Mrs. Cake start cleaning party up, and Pinkie Pie cartwheels out the door bumping into other ponies)

  Rarity: (Trots to door) Stay right where you are. All I want is a clear path to the exit. NOBODY MOVE and my dress won't get hurt! Stay back! Back, I say! (Exits)

  (Applejack walks out with dishes on her nose)

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, Lightning, I don't know for sure how things went with the princess, but at least no big disasters happened.

  Lightning Strike: Lighten up Twilight, Princess Celestia thinks everyone here is great. Besides, no one is that bizarre.

  Stealth Firefist: (Riding on a monkey sized cupcake) Look at me everyone! I'm a cupcake cowmonkey! Woo hoo!

  Lightning Strike: Well, maybe all of us. I'm just gonna see how Fluttershy's doing. Come on Stealth. (Walks to Fluttershy's cottage)

  Stealth Firefist: (Making the cupcake hop while he's on top rodeoing on it) Woo! Ride 'em cowmonkey! Which is me.

  *Fluttershy's Cottage*

  (Lightning and Stealth come in)

  Lightning and Stealth: Hi Fluttershy!

  Fluttershy: (Yelps) Oh it's just you guys.

  Lightning Strike: Oops. Didn't mean to barge in like that. We were just wondering why you left the party without cleaning.

  Stealth Firefist: We were? I was busy being a cupcake rodeo monkey. Ooh, that one has to be must for a future event. (Looks at lumpy bed) Hey, who's in the bed?

  Fluttershy: I... um...

  Stealth Firefist: (Pulls blankets off bed revealing Philomena who is coughing) (Gasps) Fluttershy! Out of all the ponies!  How could you?!

  Fluttershy: I can explain. I-

  Stealth Firefist: How could you not tell us you had a bird for a pet? That is so cool! What kind is it? (Philomena coughs)

  Lightning Strike: Um, Stealth, that's actually Princess Celestia's pet bird.

  Stealth Firefist: Oh, now I get it. You're pet sitting for Celestia while she's on royal business! That is so sweet of you Fluttershy. No wonder you're the element of kindness. Makes me wanna cry, but I can't. The fire dries it up really fast.

  Lightning Strike: Actually, Fluttershy did you get permission from Princess Celestia to pet sit her Philomena?

  Fluttershy: (Sighs) No.

  Lightning Strike: Sorry Fluttershy, but we have to return it to Celestia. She might be worried sick about her bird.

  Fluttershy: Oh, can't I please keep her until she's better please? (Innocent eyes and cute, sad face)

  Lightning Strike: I don't stand a chance don't I?

  Fluttershy: I'll use emotional background music if this fails.

  Lightning Strike: Okay, you can keep her.

  Fluttershy: Yes!

  Lightning Strike: But only until she's better. And do it fast. I haven't seen Princess Celestia's bad side, and I sure don't wanna see when she freaks.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, when I saw her bad side, it scare the lava out of me. And it did, plus I was only at the castle for 30 minutes.

  Fluttershy: Don't worry. It'll be for a while or until she's better. (Places thermometer on Philomena's beak, temperature rises, Fluttershy puts on ice pack on her head, temperature goes down below normal, goes on five times and thermometer breaks) This is far worse than I thought. What you need is some medicine. Stat! (Philomena coughs and hacks) (Fluttershy places pill on a plate)

  Stealth Firefist: A pill. Not sure how that's gonna work.

  Lightning Strike: She's in good hooves Stealth. Fluttershy knows what to do.

  (Philomena sniffs pill and sticks tongue out in disgust)

  Fluttershy: Doctor Fluttershy expected that. (Pours food on the pill, Philomean licks food and starting devouring it) Always works. (Sees pill is still on the plate) Uh... Almost always. Ooh! I've got an idea. Lightning and Stealth, can you please watch over Philomena?

  Lightning Strike: Sure.

  Fluttershy: Oh, thank you. (Flies in the kitchen to make soup)

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh! What we need is a doctor's coat. It'll give us special healing powers!

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

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh, you right. Wait here. (Runs into closet, and comes out with a red plus on his new painted white armor) There, now I have special healing powers. Right Lightning?

  Lightning Strike: I just won't say a word.

  Fluttershy: (Comes out of the kitchen with warm homemade soup and places it in front of Philomena) There's nothing like homemade soup to cure what ails you. (Philomena pulls back) Come on now. You're not gonna get better if you don't cooperate.  (Sips soup) Mmm... See? It's delicious.

  Stealth Firefist: I'll even help prove it. (Gulps down entire soup) Mmm! Delicious, just like how Fluttershy makes it. (Lightning has an unimpressed face) What? Did I oversell it?

  Lightning Strike: Very oversold.

  Fluttershy: Don't worry I've got another thing. (Goes out and comes back with a hummingbird) Look, Philomena. I brought a fellow feathered friend by to cheer you up. Hummingway here was sick once too, but he let me help him and got better in no time. Didn't you, boy? (Hummingway hums agreeing) Say hello to your new friend Philomena. (Hummingway hums happily) Aw, look. I think he likes you. (Fluttershy and Hummingway hums song) Your turn now, Philomena. Go ahead. You can do it. (Hums song again, Philomena spits out food earlier on Fluttershy's face) Oh! Um... good try?

  Lightning Strike: I'm just gonna pretend that didn't happen.

  Stealth Firefist: Eh, I've seen worse. But don't worry. (Gives Fluttershy wet towel that she uses to clean her face) I know the perfect thing for this. Lightning get me sharp, cutty, object stuff.

  Lightning Strike: No, you're not doing that.

  Stealth Firefist: Then I'll use the next best thing. (Pulls out banana) Who wants a banana? You do! That's who! (Philomena coughs) Oh come on. It's good for you. Try it! (Philomena coughs up food in Stealth's face) Like I said, been and seen worse. Can I have the towel back? (Fluttershy gives towel to Stealth and uses it to wipe his face clean) Okay I give up. Anymore ideas?

  *Care A*

  Fluttershy: I know. How about Aromatherapy? (Philomena sneezes)

  Stealth Firefist: Nope.

  *Care B*

  Fluttershy: Warm bath? (Philomean sucks up water looking swollen)

  Stealth Firefist: Nope.

  Lightning Strike: Uh, How's that even possible?

  *Care C*

  Fluttershy: Ointment? (Philomean grows pimples on her)

  Stealth Firefist: Nope.

  *Care D*

  Fluttershy: Scalpel. Surgical tape. Feathers. ( Stealth and Lightning give the items)

  Stealth Firefist: Okay, even I don't get this. But who cares? As I long I do stuff.

  (Fluttershy tapes her with feathers and Philomena coughs)

  Fluttershy: Oh, Philomena. I thought it would be easy to nurse you back to health. I've tried everything I know. And look at you. You're worse than ever.

  Stealth Firefist: Well, there's only one explanation. She's must be some sort of zombie!

  Lightning Strike: (Unamused face) Really?

  Stealth Firefist: Or she's some sort of phoenix bird. (Looks from Fluttershy and Lightning) Well, it's all we've got so far. (Knock on the door) Knocks! I'll get it. (Walks over to open door, but door burst open revealing Twilight, squishing Stealth and comes out) Still have a bad experience with doors. (Walking over to Fluttershy and Lightning)

  Twilight Sparkle: Hi, Fluttershy! I just wanted to drop by and say thank you so very much for making such a good impression on the princess today... (gasp) What is Celestia's pet doing here?!

  Stealth Firefist: We can explain. She might be zombie bird. You might wanna get out here before you have a thirst for brains.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Unamused look) You know, there are ponies and monkeys who are good at lying.

  Stealth Firefist: Thanks!

  Twilight Sparkle: (Unamused look) You're not one of them.

  Fluttershy: I couldn't leave the poor thing there. She needed my help.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh no. NonononononoNO! This is bad.

  Lightning Strike: How bad Twilight? On a scale of 10 to Aaah!

  Twilight Sparkle: Aaah! Bad.

  Lightning Strike: Oh.

  Fluttershy: How could I just walk away and not do anything?

  Twilight Sparkle: But... but... she doesn't belong to you!

  Fluttershy: I had to do something.

  Twilight Sparkle: Without telling anypony?! Without asking permission?!

  Lightning Strike: Okay, when you put it like that you make it sound bad. Anyway, that's not point. Let's just return her to Princess Celestia before it's too late.

  Stealth Firefist: Before it's too late for dinsert?! That's dinner and desert all in one. He's right Fluttershy. I don't wanna miss dinsert again. I'm having a daisy and daffodil sandwich pie. Mmm. Delicious.

  Fluttershy: (sighs) You're right. Okay, let's... (Philomena coughs) ...go.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Places Philomena in a basket and basket on Fluttershy with her magic) Lightning is right. If we hurry, we can put her back before anypony even realizes she's missing. (gasps and sees guards right behind door)

  Stealth Firefist: Huh. I actually saw that coming.

  Lightning Strike: Me too.

  Guard 1: We were told we could find Twilight Sparkle, Lightning Strike, and Stealth Firefist here.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, we're here. And we're listening. (Muttering to Lightning) Pay attention for me, I'm not really gonna listen.

  Guard 2: We regret to inform you, miss and misters, that the royal pet has gone missing.

  Twilight Sparkle: Really? You don't say! (Laughs nervously) (Philomena coughs in the basket and Twilight does the same thing, Philomena does it again and process repeats, Twilight has Fluttershy join in with the coughing while Lightning and the guards stares awkwardly at them, Stealth joins in pretend coughing with Twilight and Fluttershy and they both stop and stare awkwardly at Stealth and he stops)

  Stealth Firefist: Huh? Oh, I thought we were having a coughing contest. You two are good.

  Twilight Sparkle: Um, exactly! We were having a coughing contest. And it must be the dry night air.

  Fluttershy: But it's daytime.

  Twilight Sparkle: Well... day air's even drier. You guards better be on your way if you're gonna find the princess's missing pet. Philomena, was it? Thank you ever so much for keeping me in the loop. BYE! (Shuts door and guards leave) Phew...  (Fluttershy is about to leave) What are you doing?!

  Fluttershy: Going to return Philomena, remember?

  Twilight Sparkle: We can't now!

  Fluttershy: Why not?

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, the worse that can happen is banishment and exile. Oh.

  Twilight Sparkle: Besides Lightning's point, you have no idea what the princess is gonna do if she finds you're the one who took her pet, do you?!

  Fluttershy: Do you?

  Stealth Firefist: Well from Twilight's mind, I'm guessing she's saying banishment, or dungeon. Or a, combination of both? (Stares weirdly at her)

  Twilight Sparkle: Took the words out of my mouth.

  Stealth Firefist: Wait a second, even I don't get this. But like I said, I'm illogical and was born that way.

  Fluttershy: You really think the princess would do that?

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, the chances of the happening are actually kinda low.

  Twilight Sparkle: Okay. Granted that probably won't happen, but do you wanna take those chances?

  Fluttershy: All that really matters to me is that poor little Philomena here gets well. (Philomean coughs)

  Twilight Sparkle: That's very noble of you. I'll write to you when you're banished. Unless I'm banished too somewhere there's no post office. Then you'll have to write to me. Deal?

  Fluttershy: Please, Twilight. You just have to help me get Philomena healthy and then we can return her to the Princess. And

everything will be fine.

  Twilight Sparkle: Did you give her any kind of medicine?

  Lightning and Stealth: Fluttershy tried that.

  Twilight Sparkle: (groans) Then Fluttershy has to MAKE her take it. You can't be such a pushover, Fluttershy! You need to show this patient who's the boss. Make her straighten up and fly right!

  Fluttershy: She can't fly.

  Twilight Sparkle: No excuses!

  Lightning Strike: Okay, calm down Twilight. We just take her back to the princess, apologize for it, then we hope for the best.

  Twilight Sparkle: You're right Lightning. Let's just take her back.

  Stealth Firefist: Wait! She forgot to have her soup. But ate it all. So I made that new bowl of soup of the table ten seconds ago.

  Fluttershy: I'm not sure if she'll eat it though.

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, she'll it alright.

  Lightning Strike: Twilight, I wouldn't- (Philomean screams and runs away)

  Twilight Sparkle: Hey! Where are you going?

  Fluttershy: No! Philomena! Come back!

  Stealth Firefist: I was going to invite you for dinsert! (Gets unamused looks from everyone) That's actually a thing. Look it up in the books.

  (Group starts chasing Philomean around a tree, Lightning stops to catch her in her hooves but Philomean jumps over him, group chases her to the park and asks creature if they've seen her, Lightning throws off newspaper and mustache revealing Philomena and she starts to run again, and group chases her again, see guards and run quietly past them, Philomena goes into house, Stealth is about to go into one, but Philomena comes out of other)

  Stealth Firefist: Hey! That's my thing! (Philomena pecks him on the head) Oh, it is on! (Chases after Philomena)

  Rainbow Dash: (Suddenly comes up to group)  What are you four doing? Are you having a race? Oh, can I play? One, two, three, GO! (Races off)

  (Group continues running until they come up to Applejack, Pinkie Pie is chewing on something, and Rarity)

   Fluttershy: Excuse me!

  Pinkie Pie: Hi!

  Twilight Sparkle: Beg your pardon!

  Rarity: Put me down!

  Applejack: What in tarnation?!

  Lightning Strike: Sorry!

  Stealth Firefist: We need you for dinsert!

  Fluttershy: Sorry, but we've gotta find-

  Guards: The princess's pet bird!

  (Philomena is on a fountain with barely any feathers and is coughing)

  Fluttershy: Philomena, come down from there! You'll hurt yourself! (Philomena loses all her feathers and makes a death rattle and falls off fountain) I'll catch you! (Philomena bursts into flames) (Fluttershy cries)

  Stealth Firefist: Wow. I did not see that coming. So who wants dinsert? (Gets irritated looks from everyone) What too soon?

  Lightning Strike: How do we tell the princess?

  Stealth Firefist: Don't worry guys, I've got your back.

  Princess Celestia: (Arriving) What is going on here? (Everyone bows)

  Stealth Firefist: They did it! I had nothing to with this!

  Twilight Sparkle: Your Majesty, there's been a terrible accident.

  Fluttershy: It's all my fault.

  Twilight Sparkle: No, Princess. Fluttershy didn't know any better. It was my fault.

  Fluttershy: I'm the one who did it.

  Twilight Sparkle: But you were only trying to help.

  Fluttershy: Some help I was.

  Twilight Sparkle: Will ya let me do this? She'll go easier on me.

  Fluttershy: But it's my fault!

  Twilight Sparkle: No, it's my fault!

  Lightning Strike: No, it should be my fault girls. I deserve the punishment.

Stealth Firefist: Princess, I take full reponsibility for all this. They were the ones who cause all this.

  Fluttershy: Thanks for trying to protect me, guys, but... Princess Celestia, I'm the one who took your pet bird. I really was only trying to help the poor little thing. Then I was gonna bring it right back to you, honest. So, if you wanna banish me and then throw me in a dungeon in the place that you banish me to, then that's what I deserve.

  Stealth Firefist: To sum it up, it was their fault. Not mine. Them, yes. Me, no. Them, 100. Me, 0. Them, uh-huh. Me, uh-uh.

  Princess Celestia: Oh, stop fooling around, Philomena. You're scaring everybody.

  Lightning and Stealth: Say what now? (Ashes rise spin in the air and forms Philomena into a phoenix bird) Whoa! That is so awesome!

  (Ponies gasp in awe)

  Fluttershy: I don't understand! What is that thing? What happened to Philomena?

  Stealth Firefist: Yes! I was right. She was a phoenix bird!

  Princess Celestia: Quite right Stealth. This is Philomena. She's quite a sight, as I said. But nothing unusual for a phoenix. Isn't that right, Philomena? (Philomena squawks)

  Fluttershy: A... A phoenix?

  Princess Celestia: A phoenix is a majestic and magical bird. While it appears healthy and happy most of the time, every so often it must renew itself by shedding all of its feathers and bursting into flame. (silently) Rather melodramatic, if you ask me. (loud) It then rises from the ashes, fresh as a daisy. All just a normal part of the life cycle of a phoenix. I'm afraid mischievous little Philomena here took the occasion to have a little fun with you, Fluttershy. Say you're sorry, young lady.

  Fluttershy: So... aren't you gonna banish me? Or throw me in a dungeon? Or banish me and then throw me in a dungeon in the place that you banish me to?

  Lightning Strike: Pretty sure that's not gonna happen.

  Princess Celestia: Lightning is right, my little pony. Where on Earth would you get such an idea?

  Lightning and Stealth: (Stare awkwardly at Twilight) Awkward.

Fluttershy: I guess I have some imagination.

  Twilight Sparkle: Fluttershy really did do everything she could to try to take care of Philomena for you.

  Princess Celestia: And I do appreciate that your heart was in the right place, child. But all you had to do was ask me and I could have told you Philomena was a phoenix and saved you all this trouble.

  Fluttershy: I know. I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. Next time I'll ask before taking matters into my own hooves.

  Twilight Sparkle: Should I write you a letter about that lesson, Princess?

  Princess Celestia: No, that's quite all right. I think I can remember.

  Fluttershy: It's beautiful. Thank you, Philomena. No hard feelings.

  Rainbow Dash: Hmm... (indistinct whispers) Hey, you know what you should do? You should go over there and tickle them! (Philomena tickles guards noses with feathers and group starts laughing)

  Stealth Firefist: Well, that was a fun day. So who wants dinsert?

  Princess Celestia: That sounds great Stealth.

  Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

  Lightning Strike: What do you know. Stealth was right. Dinsert actually is something.

  (Ponies and Stealth laugh again)

Cutie Mark Chornicles

*Forest*

  (Lightning and Stealth are walking through the forest, but hear screams and are squished by the Cutie Mark Crusaders)

  Lightning Strike: Ow! What the juice?

  Apple Bloom: See anything?

  Scootaloo: Tree sap and pine needles, but no cutie mark.

  Lightning Strike: Whoa, girls. What are you doing?

  Sweetie Belle: Oops. Sorry Lightning and Stealth. Didn't see you there. (Crusaders jump off Lightning and Stealth)

  Scootaloo: We were trying to earn our cutie marks through zip lining.

  Stealth Firefist: Girls, that's very dangerous. The least could have done is invite me for it.

  Scootaloo: Dangerous or not, we still didn't get our cutie marks.

  Sweetie Belle: Plan B?

  Scootaloo: Yeah. You know where we can find a cannon at this hour?

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, you can buy a cheap and usable one at the- (Gets look from Lightning) On second thought never mind it's still dangerous.

  Scootaloo: It's no use! No matter what we try, we always end up without our cutie marks. And, surprisingly often, covered in tree sap.

  Apple Bloom: This town is full of ponies who have their cutie marks. Why don't we ask them how they did it?

  Sweetie Belle: That's a great safe idea.

  Scootaloo: Yeah! And we can start with the coolest pony in Ponyville.

  Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: Lightning?

  Lightning Strike: (Blushes) Well, I'm not sure if I'm not that cool.

  Scootaloo: Okay, the pony's as cool as Lightning.

  Apple Bloom: Applejack!

  Sweetie Belle: Rarity!

  Scootaloo: Come on, guys, I said "cool"! You know who I'm talking about. She's fast. She's tough. She's not afraid of anything!

  Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: Pinkie Pie?

  Stealth Firefist: That's who came up in my mind when she asked that.

  Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: Pinkie Pie?

  Stealth Firefist: Exactly.

  Scootaloo: No! The greatest flyer ever to come out of Cloudsdale.

  Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: Fluttershy? Lightning?

  Lightning Strike: You kinda guessed that already.

  Scootaloo: No! Rainbow Dash!

  Apple Bloom: Oh! Yeah, that makes much more sense, for Fluttershy.

  Sweetie Belle: Of course!

  Scootaloo: Let's do it. Let's find out how Rainbow Dash earned her cutie mark!

  Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: YEAH!

  (Cutie mark Crusaders try to break free of sap and Lightning uses his magic to get them free. Cutie Mark Crusaders are about to run to Rainbow Dash but are stopped by Lightning Strike)

  Lightning Strike: Whoa girls. We cannot let you just go out on your own. So we're coming with you. Come on Stealth. (Realizes Stealth is somewhere else) Stealth?

  Stealth Firefist: (Flying with a fly glider) I CAN FLY! (Crusaders and Lightning duck while Stealth crashes into tree) I can feel pain! (Shrugs off pain) (Laughs)

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, I told you not to use the glider until a few more hours. Remember the incident you had last time?

  Stealth Firefist: Oh, okay, but I still think should be trusted to use it right now.

*Later*

(Cutie Mark Crusaders, Lightning and Stealth come up toward trio of bunnies and let them past)

  Applejack: Get back here, you thievin' varmints!

  Apple Bloom: Thievin' what now?

  (Applejack pounces out of the bushes but lands on Stealth and Lightning)

  Applejack: Stealth? Lightnin'?

  Lightning Strike: Ow.

  (Applejack gets off of the two)

  Apple Bloom: Hey sis! How'd you get your cutie mark?

  Applejack: I never told you that story?

  Scootaloo: Hey! I thought we were gonna ask Rainbow Dash.

  Apple Bloom: We need all the help we can get.

  Scootaloo: Ugh. Fine.

  Applejack: Why, shoot. I was just a little filly. Even littler than y'all. (Starting to Flashback) It started on a bright, sunny mornin'...

  Stealth Firefist: (Stops Flashback) Boring! Just get to the part when you tell the story.

  Applejack: Okay. As I was sayin'.

  *Applejack's Flashback*

  Applejack: (voiceover) I didn't want to spend my life on a muddy old apple farm. I wanted to live the sophisticated life, like my Aunt n' Uncle Orange. So I set out to try my luck in the big city, Manehattan! The most cosmopolitan city in all of Equestria. (Young Applejack arrives in Manehattan and knocks on door) I knew I find who I was meant to be in Manehattan.

  Young Applejack: Aunt Orange! Uncle Orange! Thank y'all so much for lettin' me stay!

  Aunt Orange: "Y'all". (laughs) Isn't she just the living end?

  Uncle Orange: (chuckles) How quaint.

  Aunt Orange: Don't worry. We'll have you acting like a true Manehattanite in no time.

  *Dinner Party*

  William Wright: And how are you finding good old Manehattan?

  Young Applejack: Oh, it's simply divine.

  Aunt Orange: Very well said, my dear.

  Young Applejack: Although, I must admit the city noise took some getting used to. Where I'm from, nights are so quiet you seldom hear a peep until the roosters wake you.

  Dainty Dove: The... what?

  William Wright: I say, my dear, what in the world is a "rooster"?

  Young Applejack: (In her mind) What's he talking about? What do I say? I don't wanna look like a fool.

  Pony: Dinner is served.

  Young Applejack: Thank goodness. Being a city pony's hard work. I'm so hungry I could eat a... (Sees the meal is very small and is disappointed)

  *Young Applejack's Bedroom*

  Young Applejack: Cock-a-doodle-doo... Oh, I wonder what Granny Smith and Big McIntosh are up to. I bet they're applebuckin' their way through the Red Delicious trees. Oh, what I wouldn't give for just one bite...

  Stealth Firefist: (Appears out of nowhere) You should totally go back to your home then. Oh, also the food here is terrible.

  Young Applejack: Stealth, what are you doin' here? I'm tryin' to teach the crusaders how I got my cutie mark.

  Stealth Firefist: Your story's not good enough. It needs a monkey's touch.

  Young Applejack: Can you please let the story go along?

  Stealth Firefist: Well, since you asked. (Disappears somewhere)

  Applejack: (voiceover) As I was sayin', I never felt so homesick in all my days as I did right then. (Explosion and sees rainbow pointing to Sweet Apple Acres) It was amazin'! A rainbow pointin' right back to... home. In that moment, it all became clear. I knew right then just who I was supposed to be.

  *End Flashback*

  Applejack: That's when this here appeared. I've been happily workin' in the farm ever since.

  Stealth Firefist: I still say the story needs a monkey's touch. By the way, the bunnies who took you apples are over there. (Pointing to bunnies who blow raspberries at Applejack and run away)

  Applejack: There they are! Get back here, ya thievin' varmints! (Chases after rabbits)

  Sweetie Belle: Aw. That was such a sweet story!

  Scootaloo: Sweet? Try sappy. (mock gags) Come on! We've got to find Rainbow Dash and hear the cool way to get a cutie mark. (Cutie Mark Crusaders speed off)

  Stealth Firefist: They grow up so fast. (Lightning and Stealth catch up to Crusaders)

  *Fluttershy's Cottage*

  (Crusaders slow down again avoiding chicks and Lightning and Stealth catch up to them again)

  Fluttershy: All right, little ones. This way. This way. You really should be more careful. Somepony could get hurt. Why are you in such a hurry anyway?

  Scootaloo: We're trying to find Rainbow Dash, so we can hear how she earned her cutie mark.

  Fluttershy: Oh, that would be interesting. You know, I wouldn't have gotten my cutie mark if it weren't for her.

  Scootaloo: Rainbow Dash?! Really?!

  Fluttershy: Oh yes. It all started at Summer Flight Camp. (Starting Flashback)

  Stealth Firefist: (Stops Flashback) Boring! When are we going to get to the story?

  Lightning Strike: Right now, as a matter fact.

  Fluttershy: Anyway...

  *Fluttershy's Flashback*

  Fluttershy: (Voiceover) You'd never guess, but when I was little I was very shy. And a very weak flyer.

  (Young Fluttershy yelps messes up and lands on the ground)

  Young "Dumb-Bell": (laughter) Nice going, "Klutzershy"! They outta ground you permanently.

  Young Hoops: HA! My baby brother can fly better than you.

  Stealth Firefist: (Coming out of cloud) Eh, lay off her losers! You stink now, and you'll stink later! (Goes down cloud)

  Fluttershy: (Voiceover) It was the most humiliating moment of my life. And then, out of nowhere...

  Young Rainbow Dash: Leave her alone!

  Young Hoops: Ooh, what are you gonna do, "Rainbow Crash"?

  Stealth Firefist: (Comes out of cloud again) She's gonna beat you that's what!

  Young Fluttershy: Excuse me, Stealth, can I please continue my story?

  Stealth Firefist: Oh right, sorry. (Goes down into cloud)

   Young Dumb-Bell: You think you're such a big shot? Why don't you prove it?

  Young Rainbow Dash: Whaddya have in mind?

  *Race*

  Young Hoops: You're going down!

  Young Rainbow Dash: In history, maybe. See you boys at the finish line! (Pegasuses Fly at top speed and Young Fluttershy falls and screams)

  *Forest*

  (Young Fluttershy is soon caugh by butterflies)

  Fluttershy: (Voiceover)  I had never seen such beautiful creatures. Butterflies don't fly as high as my cloud home. And I'd never been near the ground before.

(Fluttershy)

What is this place

filled with so many wonders?

Casting its spell

That I am now under

Squirrels in the trees

and the cute little bunnies

Birds flying free

and bees with their honey

Hooooonneeeeeeey!

Oooh, what a magical place

and I owe it all to the Pegasus race

If I knew the ground had so much up its sleeve

I'd have come here sooner, and never leave

Yes, I love ev-er-ythiiiiing

  Young Fluttershy: (sees rainbow explosion)  Shhh. It's okay. You can come out. Everything's okay. There's nothing to be afraid of.

  Fluttershy: (voiceover) Somehow I had the ability to communicate with the animals on a different level.

*End Flashback*

Scootaloo: Wait, wait, wait. What happened to Rainbow Dash? What about the race?

  Fluttershy: Oh. Well, I wasn't there, so I don't really know what happened.

  Scootaloo: Come on, Crusaders. We've gotta find her. Besides, I can't take any more singing.

  Sweetie Belle: Maybe my sister knows where she is. Bye, Fluttershy! (Crusaders take off again)

  Fluttershy: Bye, girls!

  Lightning Strike: Wait for us girls! (Tries to catch up with them with Stealth)

  *Rarity's Boutique*

  Lightning Strike: (Arrives with Stealth) Um, what is going on here?

  Scootaloo: That's what I've been saying.

  Stealth Firefist: There's only one explanation, they're being lined up for a fashion show!

  Scootaloo: Oh, well never to get to hear Rainbow Dash's story.

  Stealth Firefist: Don't by sad Scootaloo, we still have plenty of time before the episode's over.

  Lightning Strike: Before you ask, I have no idea.

  Rarity: Are you girls still obsessing over your cutie marks?

  Sweetie Belle: Of course! Most of the fillies at school already have theirs.

  Rarity: Mmm, I know how you feel. For the longest time I couldn't figure out why I didn't have mine.

  Stealth Firefist: Yay, more flashback!

  *Rarity's Flashback*

  Rarity's teacher: Well done, Rarity. Your costumes are very nice.

  Young Rarity: Nice?! They need to be spectacular! And the performance is tomorrow!

  Rarity: (voiceover) I tried every trick I could think of, but nothing seemed to work. The costumes just weren't right. And the play opened that night.

  Young Rarity: Maybe I'm not meant to be a fashionista after all... Aah! What's going on?!

  Rarity: (voiceover) I had no idea where my horn was taking me. But unicorn magic doesn't happen without a reason. I knew this had to do with my love of fashion and maybe even my cutie mark! I knew that this was... MY DESTINY!

  Young Rarity: A ROCK?! That's my destiny?! What is your problem, horn? I followed you all the way out here for a ROCK?! (groans) Dumb rock!

  Stealth Firefist: (Comes from nowhere) A rock can be cool. You just have to make it do stuff.

  Young Rarity: Stealth, this is my story, please let it roll.

  Stealth Firefist: Well since you asked. (Disappears out of nowhere)

  Young Rarity: (Sees rainbow explosion, screams, and rock breaks into pieces revealing many gems)

  *Play*

  (Young Rarity coats costumes with gems and ponies get amazed by it)

  *End Flashback*

  Scootaloo: Ugh! These namby-pamby stories aren't getting us any closer to our cutie marks! They're all about finding who you really are and boring stuff like that.

  Rarity: Yes, Scootaloo, that's exactly...

  Scootaloo: Come on, girls! We need action! We need Rainbow Dash! (Crusaders speed off again)

  Lightning Strike: I was going to tell them how I got my cutie mark. (Speeds off again with his bodyguard/assistant)

  *Ponyville*

  Twilight Sparkle: As a young filly in Canterlot, I always wanted to go to the Summer Sun Celebration, where Princess Celestia raises the sun. It started on a-

  Stealth Firefist: Bor- (Stuffed by apple)

  Lightning Strike: She's starting to tell a story Stealth.

  Stealth Firefist: (Eats apple) Sorry. Please continue.

  *Twilight's Flashback*

  Twilight Sparkle: (Voiceover) And I saw the most amazing, most wonderful thing I've ever seen.

  Stealth Firefist: (Voiceover) A giant mango? A fruit pile? A cupcake rodeo? That last one's a must.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Voiceover) No. It was Princess Celestia's appearance!

  (Ponies cheer for Princess Celestia)

  *Library*

  (Young Twilight tries using magic and it works on a page)

  Twilight Sparkle: (Voiceover) My parents decided to enroll me in Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns. It was a dream come true! Except for one thing... I had to pass an entrance exam!

  Stealth Firefist: (Voiceover) Boo! I hate exams.

  Examiner 1: Well, Miss Sparkle? (Young Twilight Laughs nervously and tries using magic, One of the examiners yawns) We don't have all day.

  Twilight Sparkle: (voiceover) I knew it was the most important day of my life, that my entire future would be affected by the outcome of this day and I was about to blow it!

  Young Twilight Sparkle: I'm sorry I wasted your time. (Rainbow explosion, Young Twilight has magical surges, Princess Celestia notices and goes inside and sees Young Twilight's abilities and puts a hoof on her shoulder and she stops)

  Princess Celestia: Twilight Sparkle.

  Young Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean...

  Princess Celestia: You have a very special gift. I don't think I've ever come across a unicorn with your raw abilities.

  Young Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

  Princess Celestia: But you need to learn to tame these abilities through focused study.

  Young Twilight Sparkle: Huh?!

  Princess Celestia: Twilight Sparkle, I'd like to make you my own personal protégé here at the school.

  Young Twilight Sparkle: HUH?!

  Princess Celestia: Well?

  Young Twilight Sparkle: YES!!!

  Princess Celestia: One other thing, Twilight. (Points to her cutie mark)

  Young Twilight Sparkle: More? My cutie mark! (Hopping around) Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes...

  *End Flashback*

  Twilight Sparkle:  (Hopping around) ...yesyesyesyes...

  Apple Bloom: Okay, okay.

  Sweetie Belle: We're happy for you, Twilight.

  Scootaloo: Yeah, thrilled. (Muttering to Crusaders) Let's get out of here while we still can. (Leaves with Crusaders)

  Twilight Sparkle: ...yesyes, YEEEES!

  Lightning Strike: Twilight, calm down. You're starting to attract a crowd. (Crowd stares at the group)

  Cherry Fizzy: Are you okay?

  Twilight Sparkle: (giggles nervously) Um... yes. (Crowd seperates)

  Stealth Firefist: Who wants to see me juggle mangoes? (Starts juggling but stopped by Lightning)

  Lightning Strike: No time, we have to catch up with the Crusaders. Wanna come Twilight?

  Twilight Sparkle: Sure.

  Stealth Firefist: Might wanna go now, because Lightning tends to be-

  Lightning Strike: (Flying ahead fast) Already ahead of you two!

  Stealth Firefist: Very fast.

  (Twilight and Stealth manage to catch up to him and the Crusaders)

  *Cruising Ponyville*

  Scootaloo: Ugh! Why don't we ever smash into Rainbow Dash?!

  Pinkie Pie: (In wagon) You're looking for Rainbow Dash? If I was her, I'd be at Sugarcube Corner. Of course, if I was anyone, I'd be at Sugarcube Corner. Hey! I have an idea! Wanna go to Sugarcube Corner?

  Lightning, Stealth, and Twilight: Uh, sure?

  Sweetie Belle: Well, we're sort of looking for Rainbow Dash, so we can hear how she got her cutie mark.

  Pinkie Pie: Cutie mark? Come with me and I'll tell you how I got mine!

  Scootaloo: (sighs) Why not?

  Pinkie Pie: Alright!

  *Pinkie Pie's Flashback*

  Pinkie Pie: (voiceover) My sisters and I were raised on a rock farm outside of Ponyville. We spent our days working the fields. There was no talking. There was no smiling.

  Stealth Firefist: (Pops out from rocks) That is just so sad. Not to mention, BORING! On a rock farm, seriously. (Disappears again into rocks)

  Pinkie Pie: (Voiceover) I know right? (sighs) There were only rocks. We were in the south field, preparing to rotate the rocks to the east field when all of a sudden... (Rainbow explosion, changes scene into a bright colorful one) I'd never felt joy like that before! It felt so good I just wanted to keep smiling forever! And I wanted everyone I knew to smile too, but rainbows don't come along that often. I wondered, how else could I create some smiles?

  Igneous Rock: We better harvest the rocks from the south field.

  Cloudy Quartz: Pinkamena Diane Pie! Is that you?

  Young Pinkie Pie: Mom! I need you and dad and the sisters to come in. Quick! (Ponies come over to farm house and see party decorations) Surprise! You like it? It's called... a party! (Sees ponies aren't smiling) Oh. You don't like it. (Sees ponies smiling) You like it! I'm so happy! (Ponies dance and Young Pinkie's cutie mark appears)

  *End Flashback*

  Pinkie Pie: And that's how Equestria was made! (Everyone stops)

  Lightning Strike: What?

  Apple Bloom: Look! We're here!

  Pinkie Pie: Maybe on the way home I can tell you the story of how I got my cutie mark. It's a gem! (Walks inside the shop)

  (Awkward silence, eagle noise)

  Sweetie Belle: Oh, come on. She's just being Pinkie Pie.

  Scootaloo: Ugh... (Crusaders go into shop)

  Stealth Firefist: Extra Pinkie Pie if you ask me. (Group goes into Cakes' Shop)

  *Cakes' Shop*

  Scootaloo: Rainbow Dash! You're here!

  Rainbow Dash: I hear you're looking for my cutie mark story.

  Scootaloo: (Sighs) You have no idea what I've been through today to hear that story.

  Rainbow Dash: It all happened during the race at Flight Camp...

  Stealth Firefist: An alien invasion started! But one monkey, by the name of- (Gets look from Rainbow Dash) Oh, wait a second. That's not the story? Alright.

  Rainbow Dash: Anyway, it happened during the race at Flight Camp...

  *Rainbow Dash's Flashback*

  Rainbow Dash: (voiceover) ...where I stood alone against all odds to defend Fluttershy's honor. (Young Pegasuses speed past Young Fluttershy and race) I've never flown like THAT before! That freedom was unlike anything I've ever felt! The speed, the adrenaline, the wind in my mane... I liked it... a lot!

  Young Rainbow Dash: Ow! (Sidewiped by Young Hoops)

  Young Hoops: Ha! Later, Rainbow Crash!

  Young Rainbow Dash: Hey! (Catches up to Hoops)

  Rainbow Dash: (voiceover) Turns out the only thing I liked more than flying fast... was winning! (Young Rainbow Dash Hits cloud causing rainbow explosion) Most ponies thought that the Sonic Rainboom was just an old mare's tail. But that day... The day I discovered racing... I proved that the legends were true. I made the impossible happen! (Young Rainbow Dash crosses finish line and pegasi cheer)

  *End Flashback*

  Rainbow Dash: And that, little ones, is how you earn a cutie mark.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Whooooaaaa...

  Lightning Strike: Now that the stories are out of the way, can I tell my cutie mark story?

  Scootaloo: Sure thing! Now that I've heard Rainbow Dash's story.

  Lightning Strike: Okay, so it started on this dark and stormy day-

  Stealth Firefist: Mango meteors were raining? I knew should never have trusted them.

  Lightning Strike: (Chuckles) That's not how it went down Stealth.

  Stealth Firefist: Oh.

  Lightning Strike: It started on this dark and stormy day...

  *Lightning's Flashback*

  Lightning Strike: (Voiceover) It was getting dangerous for my friends while seeking shelter from the storm.

  Young Lightning: Don't worry guys! Shelter can't be too far!

  Young Flash : But this storm is too dangerous! We might not make it! (Thunder explodes from the sky and Foals scream)

  Lightning Strike: (Voiceover) That's was when... (Rainbow explosion).And it gave courage. (Young Lightning flies up into the sky clearing all thunder clouds, Foals cheer for him, and Lightning's cutie mark appears) And I decided to help out anyone or teach them lesson, no matter how bad they might be.

  *End Flashback*

  Lightning Strike: And that's how I got my lightning cutie mark.

  Cutie Mark Crusaders: Wooow!

  Scootaloo: That sounds awesome! Maybe not as awesome as Rainbow Dash, but still awesome!

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh! Let me tell them story of how I earned my fire mark on armor.

  Twilight Sparkle: I, for one, actually was curious how Stealth earned his mark.

  Stealth Firefist: Okay, it started at the warrior training ground- (sleeps for a few seconds and awakes himself) Whoa. Sorry I've been hearing stories all day everyone. (Ponies share chuckles) Anyway, it started at the warrior training grounds...

  *Stealth's Flashback*

   Stealth Firefist: (Voiceover) I realized my parents were brave warriors. And they encouraged me to be one. So I signed up for the Warrior Training Academy. (Young Stealth signs up)

  *Warrior Training Academy*

  Stealth Firefist: (Voiceover) I knew it wasn't gonna be a walk in the park, but it didn't stop me. Okay, well maybe for a second, but besides that, I continued. (Young Stealth training with his masters and excelling) I never noticed, but I seemed to excel every test. But then came the hardest of them all, the final exam. (Young Stealth doing his best, but keeps failing to beat his sensei)

  Young Stealth: Maybe I should just give up.

  Stealth Firefist: (Voiceover) And that was when... (Rainbow explosion) I had a new power come up unto me. (Young Stealth shoots out fire from his hands and beats his sensei, he gets up and bows in respect)

  Guardian 1: You have more power then we ever could have imagined Stealth Firefist. (Makes motion the have other guardians give him fire mark armor and put it on Stealth who is now smiling)

  *End Flashback*

  Stealth Firefist: And that is how I earned my fire mark armor.

  Fluttershy: Wait a second. I heard that explosion. And I saw the rainbow too. Rainbow Dash, if you hadn't scared the animals, I never would have learned I could communicate with them and gotten my cutie mark.

  Pinkie Pie: I heard that boom! And right afterwards, there was this amazing rainbow that taught me to smile.

  Applejack: When I got my cutie mark, I saw a rainbow that pointed me home. I bet it was your sonic rainboom!

  Rarity: There was an explosion I could never explain when I got my cutie mark.

  Twilight Sparkle: This is uncanny! If that explosion didn't happen when it did, I would have blown my entrance exam. Rainbow Dash, I think you helped me earn my cutie mark too!

  Lightning Strike: And if that didn't happen, I wouldn't have my lightning cutie mark.

  Stealth Firefist: And discover my fire powers!

  Rainbow Dash: Whoa!

  Pinkie Pie: We all owe our cutie marks to you!

  Lightning Strike: We sure do!

  Fluttershy: Do you realize what this means? All of us had a special connection before we even met.

  Rarity: We've been BFFs forever and we didn't even know it!

  Applejack: Come here, y'all.

  (Mane 6 hug each other)

  Lightning Strike: Hey leave some room for us.

  Stealth Firefist: Group hug!

  (Lightning and Stealth join in group hug)

Fluttershy: I'm so glad we're friends!

  Pinkie Pie: I love you, guys!

  Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: Awwww...

  Scootaloo: Ewwww... Gimme a break. Come on, Crusaders! Maybe we just need to try zip-lining again. (Sighs)

  Fluttershy: Hey. How about a song? (Ponies approve)

  Pinkie Pie: Definitely!

  Scootaloo: NO!!!!!

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, Today I learned something amazing. Everypony everywhere has a special magical connection with her friends, maybe even before she's met them. If you're feeling lonely and you're still searching for your true friends, just look up in the sky. Who knows? Maybe you and your future best friends are all looking at the same rainbow.

  Spike: Gross! When did you get so cheesy?

  Twilight Sparkle: Just write it, Spike

  Lightning Strike: It's your job as assistant.

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, you don't hear me complaining.

  Spike: Because you're not the one writing the letter.

  Stealth Firefist: Right. (Twilight and Lightning chuckle at Stealth's remark)

Owl's Well that Ends Well

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Twilight Sparkle: This meteor shower tonight's gonna be amazing!

  Spike: Awesome! (Throws bananas into wagon which Stealth eats one of them)

  Stealth Firefist: Not to mention they food will be delicious!

  Twilight Sparkle: Not unless you and Lightning eat it all up.

  Lightning Strike: Hey, a creature's gotta eat. (Twilight and Spike agree)

Twilight Sparkle: You know, this shower only happens once every 100 years.

  Spike: A centennial celebration!

  Twilight Sparkle: We better get a move on!

  Spike: Don't wanna be late! Whoa, whoa, whoa! (Gets juice balanced) There.

  Twilight Sparkle: Spike, did you grab my quill and ink?

  Spike: Check!

  Twilight Sparkle: Scrolls?

  Spike: Check! I've also packed a telescope, apples, bananas, fruit punch, and my freshly baked homemade triple-decker nut-crazy vanilla cream cookies!

  Lightning Strike: Those are my favorite kind of cookies!

  Stealth Firefist: I thought your favorite was chocolate chip.

  Lightning Strike: Yes, and that was good for last week, but this time, triple-decker nut-crazy vanilla cream cookies!

  Twilight Sparkle: (giggle) I can see that. Once again you've read my mind, Spike. And that is why you are my number one assistant.

  Spike: I'm sorry. I didn't hear you.

  Twilight Sparkle: That is why you are my number one assistant.

  Spike: Missed that! Huh...?

  Twilight Sparkle: I said... (giggle) Come on, let's get going. Wait! I almost forgot! I wanna bring the "Astronomical Astronomer's Almanac to All Things Astronomy".

  Spike: The Astronomo-lomo homono what?

  Stealth Firefist: All I know is that it's a book.

  Twilight Sparkle: You know that really old big blue book on stars, moons, planets, the universe...?

  Spike: Right. Check! (Walks into other room) Ah... Ahh... Ahhh... Ahhhh...! (sighs) (Sneezes onto book burning all pages with green flame)

  Twilight Sparkle: Hey! What's taking my number one assistant so long?

  Lightning Strike: We don't have all night Spike!

  Stealth Firefist: The meteor shower will never happen for another hundred years! And by that time I'll be, um, 5,000 years old!

  Twilight and Lightning: (Weird Look to Stealth) Right.

  (Spike puts book back on the shelf and runs back to the room)

  *Ponyville Park at night*

  (Group is arriving at a empty spot with ponies waiting to see meteor shower)

  Twilight Sparkle: I was sure I put the astronomer's guide back. The book would have helped me identify different planets and stars tonight.

  Spike: Well... Maybe someone borrowed it? Besides, you don't need that book. You can already name all the planets and stars, 'cause you're super smart and astronomically awesome!

  Twilight Sparkle: Thanks, Spike. You're such a flatterer.

  Spike: Yeah, I'm a sweet talker.

  Twilight Sparkle: And a number one assistant, right?

  Spike: Check!

  Stealth Firefist: And friend.

  Spike: Double Check! (Sets up night picnic)

  Rainbow Dash: (eats apple) Wow, Twilight! You're lucky to have such a rad assistant. I wish I had someone to do whatever I told them.

  Scootaloo: Ooh! Ooh! Me! Me! Me! I'll do whatever you want, Rainbow Dash!

  Rainbow Dash: Oh yeah, pipsqueak? How about taking out the trash?

  Scootaloo: Yes ma'am! (Takes apple to trash)

  Rarity: Do we have Spike to thank again for this amazing spread? Isn't he simply amazing?

  Spike: Oh, come on. (pause) I said come on.

  Lightning Strike: Come on with what?

  Pinkie Pie: Little Spikey-wikey! Who knew that big ferocious dragon started off so cutesy wootsy?

  Rarity: Spike, you are such a little star that I had to make a little bow tie for you.

  Spike: Gosh. You guys are embarrassing me. Stop it. (pause) Twilight, your turn

  Twilight Sparkle: Spike, that's enough.

  Spike: How about you two?

  Lightning Strike: (Chuckles) Sorry Spike, enough's enough.

  Spike: Oh, okay. Enough's enough.

  Sweetie Belle: Hey, everypony! The show is starting!

  (Meteor Shower starts and everyone is awed)

  Stealth Firefist: Wow. This is so cool. I can't take my eyes off this until it's over. Otherwise, it would be a let down.

  *Later*

  Pinkie Pie: Mmm. Wow! These cookies are delish!

  Lightning Strike: Exactly they're my favorite.

  Twilight Sparkle: Spike made them. Speaking of, Spike, can you bring us some punch? Spike? (Spike is sleeping)

  Rarity: Oh, poor little thing.

  Twilight Sparkle: Aww... He's worked himself to the bone.

  Stealth Firefist: And the scales.

  Pinkie Pie: And now the punch has been... "spiked"!

  (Group Laughs)

  *Lightning's House*

  Stealth Firefist: Wow, I haven't seen anything so cool since you flew as fast as lightning bolt.

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, it's too bad it comes every hundred years.

  Stealth Firefist: Hundred years? Hold let me check the calendar. (Checks calendar seeing he has a warrior's appointment) Ooh. I not gonna make it. I have a warrior's appointment then.

  Lightning Strike: (Chuckles) Well good night Stealth.

  Stealth Firefist: Good night. And good night to you two Tangy. (Talking to his mango leaving Lightning to chuckle again)

  *Golden Oaks Library Morning*

  (Stealth and Lightning are walking to the Golden Oaks Library and see that the girls are having a conversation)

  Lightning Strike: Hi girls! What's up?

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh guys! There you are I want you to meet Owlowiscious.

  Owlowiscious: Hoo.

  Stealth Firefist: Owlow-what?

  Twilight Sparkle: Owlowiscious. (Lightning and Stealth try to pronounce it)

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, we'll pronounce it eventually.

  Pinkie Pie: Oh, what a fantastical, flufflicious feathery little friend! I'm... HOOked!

  (everybody laughs)

  Fluttershy: He's just wonderful.

  Spike: (Mockingly) "He's just wonderful." (Group turns and sees him) Uh, yes. Wonderful. He's quite... the charmer.

  Rarity: And Owlowiscious is just such a star I just had to make this little bow for you. (Puts bow on Owlowiscious) (Spike growls and storms back in the library)

  Applejack: What's he all saddle sore about?

  Rainbow Dash: He's probably just jealous of Owlowiscious.

  Stealth Firefist: Probably or is jealous?

  Fluttershy: Maybe Spike feels threatened or worried that Owlowiscious will replace him?

  Twilight Sparkle: Replace him? Hah! That's crazy! Spike knows he can't be replaced.

  Lightning Strike: Yeah. Owlowiscious is just the second assistant.

  *Ponyville*

  Stealth Firefist: (Walking with his friend) I'm not sure Lightning. Spike got really steamed that Owlowiscious is working with Twilight.

  Lightning Strike: He'll adjust to him eventually. For the meantime, let's just-

  Spike: (Comes up to Stealth and Lightning) Please tell me you guys have a quill.

  Lightning Strike: Um, sorry Spike. No quills here.

  (Spike lets a frustrated groan and runs off)

  Stealth Firefist: Whoa, what his problem? (Lightning shrugs) (Fluttershy comes up to the duo) Hi Fluttershy!

  Fluttershy: Hi Stealth and Lightning. I just wanted you to come by Sugarcube Corner.

  Lightning Strike: We'll be there.

*Sugarcube Corner*

(Group eating sweets)

  Stealth Firefist: I just don't know you guys do it. Tastes so delicious.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah. It makes me wanna come here everyday.

  Stealth Firefist: (Doorbell rings) Doorbell! (Ponies chuckle)

  (Pinkie Pie hops over and answers it)

  Spike: Do you have a quill?

  Pinkie Pie: I swore I had one here somewhere. Ah, here it is! A quince!

  Spike: Not a quince. A quill!

  Pinkie Pie: Right. A quail? A quilt! A quesadilla? Aha! A quiche! (pronounced phonetically)

  Spike: Not a quiche. (pronounced correctly) A quill!

  Pinkie Pie: Nope. Sorry. All outta quills.

  Spike: (Sighs) Shoot! (Runs off)

  Stealth Firefist: Once again, what's his problem?

  *Golden Oaks Library Night*

  Lightning Strike: Hey Twilight! We just wanted to come by and see if you- (Sees Twilight or Owlowiscious is not here)

  Stealth Firefist: Uh,  where did they go?

  Lightning Strike: There's a note.

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh! I can read it. (Clears throat) Juggling Bananas, Meteor Mango, Giggling Guava Berry juice. Hmm. I can conclude that they're at a fruit fiesta! (Lightning turns it right side up) Oh, this makes much more sense. It reads, "Went to go find Spike. Might be in trouble. Sincerely, Twilight Sparkle. P.S., Stealth if you've read this wrong, you probably first thought I was going to a fruit fiesta. I'm not." Wow, how did she know?

  Lightning Strike: No time for that. We have to find Spike now. (Puts Stealth on his back)

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah! Stealth and Lightning to the rescue! (Lightning flies off to Everfree Forest)

  *Everfree Forest*

  (Lightning Stops)

  Lightning Strike: We better find Spike and fast. Even if it takes us hours, days, probably even weeks. But so help me-

  Stealth Firefist: Found him! He's in this cave, cornered by a giant green dragon. (Lightning Sees Spike corner by green dragon) Quick, Stealth and Lightning to the rescue for real!

  (Both jump in front of the dragon)

  Lightning Strike: Leave him alone!

  Spike: Stealth! Lightning!

  (Green Dragon about to strike, but Lightning has a blinding light come out of him blinding the dragon)

  Lightning Strike: Quick! Run! (Spike runs away)

  Stealth Firefist: Hey dragon! You wanna see a real torch and burn? Try this on for size! (Fire Flares around and sends off a fire wave to the dragon pushing back) (Lightning uses magic to stun him, giant dragon swipes both of them down) Well, it nice having as you as a partner Lightning.

  Lightning Strike: Same here.

  Owlowiscious: Hoo-hoo! (Attacks and distracts dragon)

  Twilight Sparkle: Stealth! Lightning! Over here! (Lightning puts Stealth on his back and flies out of the cave with Owlowiscious) (Green Dragon breathes out flame and group is escaping)

  Stealth Firefist: Ha! Let's see him try to chase us! (Sees dragon chasing group) Okay, the first time I say this, he actually does chase us!

  Twilight Sparkle: It's too dark I can't see!

  Stealth Firefist: Can't do a flame. I wanna save my power just in case our escape goes haywire.

  Owlowiscious: Hoo-hoo! (Leads the way and has the group escape from giant green dragon)

  Lightning Strike: Whoa, that was close.

  Stealth Firefist: Too close if you ask me.

   Twilight Sparkle: (pants) Spike. We were so worried about you. I was so worried about you. Why did you run away?

  Spike: I thought you didn't need me anymore. And that you didn't love me anymore

   Twilight Sparkle: Spike. Sure, I was disappointed, but you are my number one assistant! And friend. And you always will be. It's just that sometimes I need some help at night. I can't ask you to stay up late. You're a baby dragon and you need your rest. Owls are nocturnal. So I asked Owlowiscious to help. But not to take your place. No one could ever replace you, Spike. Not even when you are being a jealous numbskull.

  Spike: I'm sorry, Twilight. I've never should have been so jealous.

  Stealth Firefist: It's like my sensei once said, he lets his jealously get the best of him, is a blind creature.

  Twilight Sparkle: And I'm sorry too, Spike. I should have been more sensitive.

  Spike: And Owlowiscious... I know now that you weren't out to take my job. Forgive me?

  Owlowiscious: Hoo?

  Spike: Me. Forgive me, Spike.

  Owlowiscious: Hoo!

  Twilight Sparkle: (giggles) He forgives you, Spike.

  Spike: Hey! How did you guys know where I was?

  Twilight Sparkle: It was your ketchup-covered feet. Owlowiscious discovered your footprints and we followed them all the way to the cave.

  Spike: Oh yeah, the ketchup. It looked pretty real though, didn't it? Uh... (Giggles Nervously)

  Lightning Strike: Not us, we got Twilight's note on the desk.

  Stealth Firefist: Plus, how did you know I would first think you were at a fruit fiesta Twilight?

  Twilight Sparkle: Well, let's just say I know you very well.

  *Golden Oaks Library*

  Twilight Sparkle: I know Princess Celestia will wanna read about what happened today...

Spike: I'm ready when you are.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey, Spike. Why don't you write to Princess Celestia? And tell her what you've learned?

  Spike: Really? Why, that's a big responsibility!

  Twilight Sparkle: I know. But nothing my number one assistant can't handle.

  Spike: Dear Princess Celestia, This is Spike, writing to you about my adventures. This week I've learned that being jealous and telling lies gets you nowhere in friendship. I also learned that there's plenty of love for every friend to share. So from here on out, I promise, that I, Spike, will... (drops asleep)

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Spike.

  Lightning Strike: Well you can't blame him. A creature's gotta sleep.

  Stealth Firefist: He's not wrong you know.

Party of One

  *Lightning's House*

  Stealth Firefist: (Doorbell rings) Doorbell.

  Lightning Strike: (Chuckles and answers door) Oh hi Pinkie Pie! Did you need-

  (Pinkie Pie) (Singing weakly and slowly)

  This is your singing telegram

  I hope it finds you well

  You're invited to a party

  'Cause we think you're really swell

  Gummy's turning one year old

  So help us celebrate

  The cake will be delicious

  The festivities first-rate

  There will be games and dancing

  Bob for apples, cut a rug

  And when the party's over

  We'll gather 'round for a group hug

  No need to bring a gift

  Being there will be enough

  Birthdays mean having fun with friends

  Not getting lots of stuff

  It won't be the same without you

  So we hope that you say yes

  So, please, oh please R.S.V.P.

  And come, and be our guest!

  (Pinkie Pie drops to the ground)

  Lightning Strike: Um, Pinkie Pie? Are you okay?

  Pinkie Pie: Just great. See you at the party. (Walks tiredly away to Sugarcube Corner)

  Stealth Firefist: Hmm. Something was different about her. I just can't put my finger on it. Ooh! Did she get a mane makeover? (Lightning chuckles)

  *Sugarcube Corner*

  (Ponies are having good time at the party, Stealth is bobbing for apples with Rainbow Dash and Applejack, and Lightning is helping himself to the food)

  Rainbow Dash: Nice one! Now, let me show you how it's really done.

  Pinkie Pie: Hey, girls!

  Rainbow Dash: Hey, Pinkie Pie!

  Applejack: Howdy!

  Stealth Firefist: Hi!

  Pinkie Pie: (squeals) Just wanted to tell you how happy I am that you could make it to Gummy's party.

  Applejack: Are you kiddin'? I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

  Rainbow Dash: Me neither. When Pinkie Pie throws a party, I am there! (Bobs apple) Ta-da!

  Stealth Firefist: Yeah, and it's way better than those other parties when it's just sitting around doing nothing, which actually kinda awkward and boring.

  Pinkie Pie: Aw! It's just a boring old apple. Don't worry, there are plenty of other surprises in there.

  Rainbow Dash: (Spits out apple) What kind of surprises?

  Pinkie Pie: I can't tell you that, silly. Then it wouldn't be a surprise.

  (Rainbow Dash and Applejack bob for apple, but Applejack gets a spring apple that launches her back in the bucket and Rainbow Dash has Gummy on her face and shakes him off and Applejack laughs)

  Stealth Firefist: Ooh! My turn! (Bobs and gets a dynamite stick) Oh, cool! A stick that has a line! (Rainbow Dash throws out stick that explodes onto a carriage)

  Pony: My Carriage!

  Rarity (Drinks punch which Pinkie fills back up again) : This punch is simply divine. Is this the same recipe you used for your "Spring Has Sprung" party?

  Pinkie Pie: Nope! Something new.

  (Rarity sees Gummy is in it and spits in Pinkie's face)

  Pinkie Pie: It's Gummy's favorite. (Rarity sips it and when Pinkie turns, she spits it in the plan) Ooh, this is my jam! (Runs over to music section) Having fun?

  Twilight Sparkle: A blast!

  Fluttershy: You always throw the best parties, Pinkie Pie.

  Pinkie Pie: They're always the best parties 'cause my best friends are always there! (Dances and accidentally kicks Twilight into Stealth and Lightning into the wall and Fluttershy as well into the wall)

  Stealth Firefist: (Comes out dazed) Well, at least you guys broke my impact into the wall while I was behind you.

  Pinkie Pie: C'mon, everypony! Gummy wants to dance! (Everybody dances around Gummy) Go, Gummy! It's your birthday! Go, Gummy! It's your birthday!

  *Nightfall*

  (Ponies start to leave party)

   Applejack: Hoo-wee! I am beat! I haven't danced that much since... Well, since your last party. Thanks again for the invite!

  Rainbow Dash: See ya later, birthday alligator!

  Rarity: Bravo for hosting yet another delightful soiree.

  Fluttershy: It's been lovely.

  Pinkie Pie: You sure you don't wanna stay? There's still some cake left.

  Twilight Sparkle: Uh, I think I'm gonna pass. Great party though. We should do this again soon.

  Pinkie Pie: What about you guys?

  Lightning Strike: Sorry, Pinkie Pie, but I am pony-tired.

  Stealth Firefist: And I'm monkey-tired. Twilight's right though. We should do this again soon.

  (Lightning and Stealth go home)

  *Ponyville by Morning*

  Pinkie Pie: (Comes up to Stealth and Lightning) Hi Stealth and Lightning!

  Lightning Strike: Oh, hi Pinkie Pie.

  Pinkie Pie: You agreed with Twilight saying we should have another party soon, and... it's soon! Here's your invitation! (Both get an invitation)

  Stealth Firefist: Hmm, Party, 3 o' clock this afternoon. Wait a sec, do you mean, "this afternoon" this afternoon.

  Pinkie Pie: (Gasps) That's funny. That's the exact same thing Twilight said.

  Lightning Strike: Um, actually Pinkie, we're kinda busy.

  Pinkie Pie: With what?

  (Lightning and Stealth try to come up with excuses)

  Stealth Firefist: We volunteered to help the mayor with rocket firework inspection. Yeah!

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, sorry, we're not gonna make it because of the firework inspection.

  Pinkie Pie: Oh, it's okay. I still have four friends left! (Hops away to the other houses)

  Lightning Strike: (Unamused look) Really Stealth? Rocket firework inspection?

  Stealth Firefist: What? Even she would have found the fly glider excuse predictable. Plus, it was the only the excuse I could think of.

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

   (Lightning and Stealth sneak into the barn not running into Pinkie Pie)

  Lightning Strike: AJ, we're here.

  Applejack: Good, hide in the barn and get ready for "it".

  (Lightning and Stealth hide in the barn)

  (Pinkie Pie comes out of the hay)

  Pinkie Pie: Hi Applejack!

  Stealth Firefist: (Whispering) Uh-oh. Time to go dark! (Turns himself and Lightning invisible)

  Applejack: Huh? Oh, hi, Pinkie Pie! What brings you 'round these parts?

  Pinkie Pie: Who's ready to shake their hoof-thang?! It's an invitation to Gummy's "after-birthday" party this afternoon. There's gonna be dancing, and games, and cake, and ice-cream, and punch!

  Applejack: This afternoon? A-as in, "this afternoon" this afternoon?

  Pinkie Pie: That's funnier. That's just what Twilight, Lightning, and Stealth said, and the answer is, "Yes! It's this afternoon!"

  Applejack: Uh, well, I... I... uh... I don't think I can make it 'cause... uh... I have to... uh... uh, you know what? I... uh... pick apples! Yep, apples! 'Cause that's what we do! With the... apples. We, uh... pick 'em!

  Pinkie Pie: (Forms suspicious face and goes back to cheery one) Okey-dokey-lokey! A party is still a party, even if there are only three guests. (Hops away)

  (Applejack sighs and Stealth deactivates his power)

  Lightning Strike: Phew, that was a close one. (Twilight Arrives) What was your excuse Twilight?

  Twilight Sparkle: To study a lot of books. What was you guys'?

  Applejack: To pick apples.

  Lightning Strike: To have a rocket firework inspection.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Unamused face) Stealth, really?

  Stealth Firefist: (Speaking) She would've found the fly glider excuse predictable!

  Applejack: Okay, so what other supplies do we need?

  Stealth Firefist: Don't worry, I remember from last night. (Group forms huddle and Stealth makes whispering sounds)

  Twilight Sparkle: Stealth, you're just making whisper noises.

  Stealth Firefist: Well, I'm called Stealth for some reason.

  *Sugarcube Corner*

  (Twilight, Lightning and Stealth sneaking into the Cakes' Shop, Twilight rings bell)

  Mrs. Cake: Ooh! You must be here for...

  Twilight Sparkle: (Whispering) Shh! Is Pinkie Pie around?

  Mrs. Cake: (Whispering) Oh, I don't think so.

  Twilight Sparkle: Good. We don't wanna her to know anything about this.

  Lightning Strike: (Whispering) Yeah, for this would spoil everything. And make sure no one blabbers this out.

  Stealth Firefist: (Whispering) (To us) That means you guys! If you spoil it, so help me I'll hunt you down!

  Mrs.Cake: Who is he talking to?

  Lightning Strike: I have no idea.

  Mrs. Cake: Anyway. I'll be right back. (Gets cake) There you go.

  Twilight Sparkle: Thanks, and remember, not a word to Pinkie Pie.

  Stealth Firefist: Ever! Hey, what's this tin can up here? (Pulls down on tin can and pulled into the ceiling and falls on the ground) (Dazed) Don't worry, the face mask helmet took the impact.

  *Ponyville*

  (Twilight, Lightning, and Stealth sneak around and get to Rarity's Boutique)

  Rarity: (Whispering) She didn't see you at the sweet shop, did she?

  Twilight Sparkle: (Whispering) I don't think so.

  Rarity: Oh, good. I'd hate for her to ruin everything.

  Twilight Sparkle: Me too.

  Stealth Firefist: (Whispering) The mango is in the basket. I repeat, the mango is in the basket!

  Rarity: Um, what?

  Lightning Strike: (Whispering) He thought it would necessary to use code words and phrases. (Twilight gives package to Rarity) Stealth and I will go with Rarity, Twilight.

  (Rarity sneaks around the town with the boys and gets to Fluttershy)

  Rarity: Have you seen her?

  Fluttershy: Not since this morning.

  Lightning Strike: I know, what are the odds of not running into her.

  Rarity: Me neither. Can you believe she was planning on throwing an after-birthday party today?

  Fluttershy: (Whispering) I'm just glad I was able to come up with an excuse for why I couldn't be there.

  Rarity: Me too!

  Lightning Strike: Me three.

  Stealth Firefist: Me monkey. Oops, I meant me seven. (Unamused look from Rarity) Oh, were using that number line. Ok, me four.

  Rarity: Anyway,  This is obviously going to be so much better.

  Fluttershy: As long as we keep her from finding out about it, it will.

  Rarity: (Gives package to Fluttershy) See you later!

  (Fluttershy is about to walk but Stealth stops her)

  Stealth Firefist: Stop!

  Fluttershy: Is something wrong?

  Lightning Strike: From Stealth's perspective, I sense something's wrong.

  Stealth Firefist: No, I just wanted her to stop for a second. But, while you were talking, I sensed that the hay bale is very suspicious. I suggest we go the other way. Now.

  (Group sneaks to Sweet Apple Acres the other way)

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  (Group arrives at the barn)

  Lightning Strike: (Speaking) Here's the package. (Hands package with magic)

  Stealth Firefist: (Speaking) The bird is in the nest! I repeat, the bird is in the nest!

  Applejack: Okay.

  (Group walks into the barn and meet with their friends)

  Lightning Strike: I'm surprised she hasn't found out about this yet.

  (Ponies agree, Rainbow Dash rushes into the barn spinning Stealth)

  Stealth Firefist: Um, what happened?

  Rainbow Dash: (Whispering) She followed me here, she might found out about "it"!

  Stealth Firefist: (Whispering) The snake's spotted the mouse, I repeat, the snake's spotted the mouse!

  Lightning Strike: (Whispering) Just stay quiet!

  (Applejack closes door, Pinkie Pie knocks on it)

  Pinkie Pie: I know you're IN THERE!

  Applejack: (Opens top door) Oh! Howdy, pardner!

  Pinkie Pie: Mind if I... take a look inside the barn?

  Applejack: No! Uh, I mean, yes, I mean... you can't come in here!

  Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash just went in there.

  Applejack: Oh, well, she was just bringin' in some... supplies! Yup, supplies for the... renovation! Fixin' up the whole thing, top to bottom... uh, lots of construction goin' on in there right now.

  Rainbow Dash: You heard her! Construction!

  (Ponies mimick construction noises)

  Stealth Firefist: Beep! (Ponies stop construction noises and look awkwardly at Stealth) I mean, moo! I mean, bah! I mean, boom! I mean, boo! I mean, buzz! I mean, (Mimicks construction noise and ponies continue)

  (Applejack blocks Pinkie Pie's view inside, Applejack shuts the door in her face, Pinkie pulls her head out and Applejack opens the door a little)

  Applejack: Yup! Construction! That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it. (laughs nervously) (Pinkie makes a very suspicious face)

  Pinkie Pie: Okey... dokey... lokey. (Leaves and comes back the finally leaves)

  (Ponies and Stealth sigh in relief)

  Rainbow Dash: (Speaking) That was too close.

  (Ponies and Stealth agree)

  Lightning Strike: (Speaking) We better finish with this.

  (Everyone starts finishing with the decorations around the barn)

  Stealth Friefist: (Speaking) Finished!

  Twilight Sparkle: (Speaking) And it all looks so good! Lightning, how about you and Stealth get Pinkie Pie to come over?

  Lightning Strike: No problem! Now that we're done.

  *Sugarcube Corner*

  (Lightning and Stealth arrive and knock on the door and go in)

  Lightning Strike: Hi, Pinkie Pie! We wanted to apologize for not coming to your party earlier because we've been busy. So, you wanna come with us now that our inspection thing is over?

  Pinkie Pie: (Clenched Teeth) You have, haven't you?

  Stealth Firefist: Wanna come with us? We have stuff do to at Sweet Apple Acres.

  Pinkie Pie: No thanks. I'm spending time with my real friends. Isn't that right, Madame le Flour?

  Pinkie Pie (as Madame le Flour): Oui! Zat iz correct, madame.

  Lightning Strike: Uh, Pinkie Pie?

  Pinkie Pie: Another slice of cake, Sir Lintsalot?

  Pinkie Pie (as Sir Lintsalot): I'd love one.

  (Lightning and Stealth sweat drop at Pinkie's behavior)

  Stealth Firefist: (Muttering to Lightning) She's lost it hasn't she?

  Lightning Strike: (Muttering to Stealth) Probably. (Speaking) Okay, Pinkie Pie, how about we go over to Applejack's and-

  Pinkie Pie (Slides bucket of turnips near Lightning) (as Mr. Turnip): She's not going anywhere.

  Pinkie Pie: I most certainly am not. I'm having a wonderful time right here.

  Lightning Strike: Okay, Pinkie Pie, we really need to go.

  Pinkie Pie (as Rocky): You heard the lady! She ain't goin' nowheres, chump!

  Stealth Firefist: Hey, no one calls my friend a chump! Better back off Rocky! Oh great, now I'm doing it.

  Lightning Strike: Pinkie!

  Pinkie Pie: No!

  Lightning Strike: (Pulls Pinkie from under the table) We need to go!

  Pinkie Pie: I said NO!

  Stealth Firefist: (Helps Lightning) You... need... this!

  Pinkie Pie: No... I... DON'T! (Sits on Lightning's head, Lightning's zaps her, and levitates her off his head)

  Lightning Strike: Sorry, Pinkie. But you forced my hoove.

  Pinkie Pie: LET ME GO! I'm not staying in here! (Stealth shows her bag of candy) Ooh! Candy! (Running in midair) IwantitIwantitIwanitIwantit!

  *Sweet Apple Acres*

  Pinkie Pie: (Still running in midair) IwantitIwantit I- (Stops running in midair and released) Hey! Why did you bring me here?

  (Lightning opens barn door and lights turn on)

  Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, and Fluttershy:  Surprise!

  (Lightning and Stealth pushes Pinkie into the barn)

  Fluttershy: I really thought she'd be more excited.

  Pinkie Pie: Excited? EXCITED? Why would I be excited to attend my own farewell party?!

  Twilight Sparkle: Farewell party?

  Stealth Firefist: I don't remember that being part of the surprise party.

  Lightning Strike: Why would we throw you a farewell party?

  Pinkie Pie: You don't like me anymore, so you decided to kick me out of the group and throw a great, big party to celebrate! A "Farewell to Pinkie Pie" party!

  Applejack: Why in the world would you think we didn't like you anymore, sugarcube?

  Pinkie Pie: Why? Why? WHY?! Because you've been lying to me and avoiding me all day, that's why!

  Rainbow Dash: Uh, yeah! Because we wanted your party to be a surprise.

  Rarity: We'd been planning this party for such a long time, we had to make excuses for why we couldn't attend Gummy's party so that we could get everything ready for yours.

  Twilight Sparkle: If this is a farewell party, why does the cake I picked up from Sugarcube Corner say "Happy Birthday, Pinkie Pie"?

  Stealth Firefist: She's gotcha there.

  Pinkie Pie: (Squeaks) Because it's my birthday! Ooh, how could I have forgotten my own birthday?

  (Ponies and Stealth sigh in relief)

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, especially, since you posted posters of your birthday yesterday all over town. And especially my house.

  Pinkie Pie: And you like me so much you decided to throw me a surprise party!

  Rarity: That's what we've been trying to tell you, darling.

  Pinkie Pie: You girls are the best friends ever! How could I have ever doubted you?

  Twilight Sparkle: It's okay, Pinkie Pie. It could have happened to any of us.

  Rainbow Dash: Uh-huh! It sure would.

  Fluttershy: Don't worry about it.

  Applejack: All right, girls and guys! Enough of this gab. Let's party!

  *Later*

  Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia,I am writing to you from the most delightful party. I'm not only having a great time with my friends, but also was given the opportunity to learn a valuable lesson about friendship. Always expect the best from your friends, and never assume the worst. Rest assured that a good friend always has your best interests at heart.Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

  Stealth Firefist: P.S. You suggest using code words and phrases to confuse enemies. Your warrior, Stealth Firefist.

  (Lightning and Twilight chuckle)

  Pinkie Pie: You girls wouldn't mind if we celebrated Gummy's after-birthday party too, would you? His party was cut short, and he's pretty upset about it.

Fluttershy: Oh, definitely.

  Rarity: Aww, he was upset?

  Applejack: Uh-huh, sure!

Rainbow Dash: For Gummy, yeah!

  Lightning Strike: We'll be there.

  Stealth Firefist: Yay! Double party!

  Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, why not? Let's have a party for Gummy. (Giggles)

  (Gummy chews on balloon)

The Best Night Ever

  *Ponyville*

  Pinkie Pie: (Jumping on a trampoline) Ahh! I... can't... believe... the Grand... Galloping... Gala... is... tonight!

  Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie! Please stop shouting, I'm trying to concentrate

Rarity: Pinkie Pie! Stop that right now. It's time to prepare for the Gala, and I refuse to let you put on your new dress when you're all sweaty.

  (Pinkie Pie stops bouncing)

  Stealth Firefist: Hey, I never got my ticket to the gala.

  Lightning Strike: Oh here you go. (Gives ticket to Stealth) Princess Celestia gave me another ticket for you.

  Stealth Firefist: Oh thanks. By the way, what's the Grand Galloping Gala?

  Twilight Sparkle: (Tackles Stealth) WHAT?! You don't know what the Grand Galloping Gala is?!

  Stealth Firefist: (Gets up) I've not been here that long Twilight.

  Twilight Sparkle:The Grand Galloping Gala is where ponies go every year to- (Sees Stealth sleeping)

  Stealth Firefist: (Wakes up) Sorry Twilight. I wanna be surprised this time. (Twilight goes back to reading)

  Pinkie Pie: (Muttering to Spike) What's Twilight doing?

  Spike: (Muttering to Pinkie) She's got an awesome magic spell she's been working on for the Gala.

  Rarity: Where are the others? It's getting late.

  Applejack: (Arrives with Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash) Hold your horses, girl. We're here.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Finishes Reading) Perfect! I'm ready.

  Rainbow Dash: For what?

  Twilight Sparkle: All right, Spike.

  Pinkie Pie: An apple! Are we having pie?

  Spike: Shh! Watch!

  (Twilight turns apple into carriage and ponies are awed by it)

  Twilight Sparkle: Thanks. But that's just the start. Fluttershy, did you bring your friends?

  Fluttershy: Yes. Will they be safe, Twilight?

  Twilight Sparkle: You have my word. (Turns mice into mice stallions) Ta-da!

  (Ponies have awkward comments)

  Stealth Firefist: Cool! Now try and put wings on my back!

  Lightning Strike: (Laughs) She's not that good Stealth.

  Twilight Sparkle: Neat, huh? And don't worry. They'll be mice again at midnight.

  (Opalescence pounces on mice stallions)

  Fluttershy: Opalescence, no!

  (Opalescence lands on mice stallions scaring them away)

  Twilight Sparkle: Wait! Come back! Those horses were supposed to pull our carriage. How will we get to the Gala?

  Stealth Firefist: I'll pull the carriage! Watch me! (Tries to pull carriage) So, how far did I go?

  Twilight Sparkle: (Unamused look) Ten feet. Backwards.

  Stealth Firefist: Well, I that I got nothing else. (Walks back to group)

  (Ponies turn to Lightning)

  Lightning Strike: Okay, I'll pull the carriage.

  Twilight Sparkle: But it'll still by impossible for Lightning to pull all of us, even with the help of his magic.

  Rarity: What ever shall we do? (Walks over to group of stallions) Uh... ahem. Excuse me. Uh, would you boys mind pulling our carriage to the Gala?

  (Stallions and Lightning pull carriage)

  Twilight Sparkle: Oh. Yeah. Right.

  *Makeup Salon*

  Spike: Come on, you guys. Let me in!

  Rainbow Dash: (Walking toward door) Sure thing, Spike.

  Rarity: (Blocks door) Heavens no! We're getting dressed.

  Applejack: Dressed? Uh, beg pardon, Rarity, but, uh... we don't normally wear clothes.

  Rarity: (Moans and lets Spike in) I'm sorry, Spike. Some of us do have standards.

  Spike: I still can't believe we're gonna be at Canterlot tonight. Our home town, Twilight! And the best part is that we all get to hang out together all night long!

  Rainbow Dash: Uh... I-I don't know, Spike.

  Rarity: We'll just have to see.

  Applejack: We're gonna be a mite busy.

  Pinkie Pie: Busy having fun!

  Spike: (Depressed) Oh, okay.

  Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry, Spike. We'll all get to spend some time together.

  Stealth Firefist: (Outside with Lightning and the stallions) Yeah, don't forget. We'll be there too!

  Spike: Great!

  *Arriving to the Gala*

  Spike: 'Cause I planned out my insider's tour of Canterlot. I've gotta show Rarity the crown jewels, and Applejack the Princess's golden apple tree. And Pinkie, we gotta go to my favorite donut shop. (Ponies make excited chatter)

  Stealth Firefist: (Sitting on Lightning) I personally can't wait to have fun at the Gala!

  Spike: Then, let's get a move on! Hyah!

  Caramel: Excuse me!?

  Spike: Um... I...

  Lucky Clover: If you weren't friends with our neighbor Rarity... Hmph.

  Lightning Strike: Easy, guys. It was just an accident.

  (Stallions keep walking)

  *Canterlot Castle*

  (Stallions arrive at the castle, ponies walk out with their dresses)

  Spike: Whoa! You all look... amazing!

  Lightning Strike: That reminds me. I left my lightning formal suit inside. (Speeds in and puts on lightning suit) Ta-da!

  (Mares say good comments about Lightning's suit)

  Stealth Firefist: That reminds me. I have to shine my armor. (Shines his armor) Ta-da!

  Twilight Sparkle: I can't believe we're finally here. With all that we've imagined, the reality of this night is sure to make this... The Best Night Ever!

(Twilight Sparkle)

At the Gala

(Choir)

At the Gala

(Fluttershy)

At the Gala

In the garden

I'm going to see them all

All the creatures

I'll befriend them at the Gala

(Choir)

At the Gala

(Fluttershy)

All the birdies

And the critters

They will love me big and small

We'll become good friends forever

Right here at the Gala!

(Choir)

All our dreams will come true

Right here at the Gala

At the Gala

(Applejack)

At the Gala (It's amazing)

I will sell them (Better hurry)

All my appletastic treats (Yummy yummy)

Hungry ponies (They'll be snacking)

They will buy them (Bring your money)

Caramel apples, apple sweets (Gimme some)

And I'll earn a lot of money

for the Apple family!

(Choir)

All our dreams and our hopes from now until hereafter

All that we've been wishing for will happen at the Gala

At the Gala

(Rarity)

At the Gala

All the royals

They will meet fair Rarity

They will see I'm just as regal at the Gala

(Choir)

At the Gala

(Rarity)

I will find him

My Prince Charming

And how gallant he will be

He will treat me like a lady

Tonight at the Gala!

(Choir)

This is what we've waited for to have the best night ever

Each of us will live our dreams

Tonight at the Gala

At the Gala

(Rainbow Dash)

Been dreamin'

I've been waitin'

To fly with those great ponies

The Wonderbolts, their daring tricks

Spinning round and having kicks

Perform for crowds of thousands

They'll shower us with diamonds

The Wonderbolts will see me right here at the Gala!

(Choir)

All we've longed for

All we've dreamed

Our happy ever after

Finally will all come true

Right here at the Grand Gala

At the Gala

(Pinkie Pie)

I am here at the Grand Gala

For it is the best party

But the one thing it was missing was a pony named Pinkie

For I am the best at parties, all the ponies will agree

Ponies playing

Ponies dancing

With me at the Grand Gala!

(Choir)

Happiness and laughter at the Gala

At the Gala

(Twilight Sparkle)

At the Gala (At the Gala)

With the Princess (With the Princess)

Is where I'm going to be (She will be)

We will talk all about magic and what I've learned and seen (She will see)

It is going to be so special

As she takes time just for me (This will be the best night ever!)

(Choir)

Into the Gala we must go

We're ready now, we're all aglow

Into the Gala, let's go in and have the best night ever

Into the Gala, now's the time

We're ready and we look divine!

(Choir and Fluttershy)

Into the Gala

(Fluttershy)

Meet new friends

(Choir and Applejack)

Into the Gala

(Applejack)

Sell some apples

(Choir and Rarity)

Into the Gala

(Rarity)

Find my Prince

(Choir and Rainbow Dash)

Prove I'm great

(Rainbow Dash)

As a Wonderbolt is

  Fluttershy: To meet!

  Applejack: To sell!

  Rarity: To find!

  Rainbow Dash: To prove!

  Pinkie Pie: To whoop!

  Twilight Sparkle: To talk!

(All)

Into the Gala

Into the Gala

And we'll have the best night ever!

At the Gala!

  Spike: Yeah! This is gonna be the best night ever. You know why? Cause we're all gonna spend time at the Gala to (Group speeds off)... gether. Or not.

  Stealth Firefist: Question, where are we going?

  Lightning Strike: To be honest, I don't know. I just wanted to see the castle. And Stealth, try not to do wacky things during the gala.

  Stealth Firefist: Ok, I promise. But seriously, what are we going to do during this event?

  Lightning Strike: Eh, I guess we can just relax. Nothing can go wrong. (Sees Applejack depressed) On second thought, we better check on AJ. she doesn't look too happy. (The boys go over to apple stand) Hey AJ. Why the sad face?

  Stealth Firefist: Is it because I'm not doing wacky things? I knew I should have kept doing them.

  Applejack: It's not that, it's just that I've made one sale.

  Stealth Firefist: Don't worry I gotta plan. (Goes somewhere else) Done! I made a sign. (Points to glowing sign) No pony can't ignore that.

*Later*

  Stealth Firefist: On second thought, I might be wrong. They act like it's not even there.

  Lightning Strike: Maybe we could-

  Rarity: (Arriving with Prince Blueblood) Two apple fritters, please.

  Applejack: Two apple fritters comin' right up. That'll be four bits.

  Rarity: Ahem.

  Prince Blueblood: Ahem.

  Rarity: Ahem!

  Prince Blueblood: AHEM!

  Rarity: (sighs) I'm going to have to pay, aren't I?

  Lightning Strike: Dude, that's just rude.

  Prince Blueblood: What do you know?

  Lightning Strike: I know that Rarity here is the most generous pony you'll ever meet. So you give her the respect she deserves.

  Prince Blueblood: Like that's gonna happen.

  Stealth Firefist: (Fire flares around him) Pay or you'll get burned!

Lightning Strike: Calm down Stealth. (Stealth's flare dies down) We'll pay for Rarity, unlike some prince we know. (Pays Applejack)

  Rarity: Thank you Lightning. At least somepony here has good manners.

  Lightning Strike: Yeah, our business here is done. (Walks away with Stealth)

  Stealth Firefist: That no good Prince Blueblood. I oughta stick him in a trash can and dump in a garbage pile.

  Lightning Strike: Well, nothing can go wrong right?

  *Ball Room*

  (Lightning and Stealth walk in)

  Pinkie Pie: Come on, everypony! You wanted a partay? Now it's paaartaaay! Yeah! Uh! Now that's a beat, yeah! Uh! C'mon, dance! Yeah, woohoo!

  Applejack: Okay, all you high-class ponies. Here's a highfalutin apple cake for your hoity-toity taste buds.

  Pinkie Pie: STAGE DIVE! (Dives into cake causing it to splatter on Rarity as Prince Blueblood)

  Lightning Strike: Well, it's not a total lost.

  Stealth Firefist: For Blueblood?

  Lightning Strike: For the Gala.

  Rarity: (angry growl) You, sir, are the most uncharming prince I have ever met! In fact, the only thing royal about you is that you are a royal pain!

  Stealth Firefist: Ha! You just got owned Prince Blueblood!

  Prince Blueblood: Ewww...! Uh, stay back! I just had myself groomed!

  Rarity: Afraid to get dirty?! (Shakes off icing on Prince Blueblood)

  (Prince Blueblood whimpers while Stealth is on the floor laughing out loud then stops laughing after a pony statue in about to fall)

  Rainbow Dash: This is my chance! (Flies over and stops statue from falling) Yes! Whoa! (Loses balance knocking down pillars and have destruction around her)

  Lightning Strike: Still have a chance of redeeming.

  Twilight Sparkle: (Walks in with Princess Celestia) Well... it can't get any worse.

  Stealth Firefist: She's right you know.

  (Rumbling, door opens with animals running in)

  Fluttershy: You're... going to LOVE ME!

  (Ponies run around panicking)

  Lightning Strike: Stealth, remind never to use the phrase, "nothing go possibly wrong." (Explosion)

  Pony: (Outside) My carriage!

  Twilight Sparkle: Um, um, uh... Eugh.

  Princess Celestia: Run.

  (Twilight whistles causing her friends to run outside with her)

  Stealth Firefist: Well, it could have been worse.

  Rainbow Dash: Name one thing.

  Stealth Firefist: Well, the whole castle could have exploded.

  Pinkie Pie: Ooh, that reminds me, I left fireworks in the ball room for the party and lit them. (Explosion)

  Pony: My other carriage!

  *Donut Shop*

  Spike: Hey, Pony Joe. Another donut.

  Joe: Don't you think you've had enough?

  Spike: Another donut! Extra sprinkles!

  (Group arrives in shop)

  Joe: Twilight Sparkle! Ha, ha. Long time no see.

  Spike: Hey, how was the Gala? How was your best night ever? (Group explains result) That sounds like the worst night ever!

  Everypony and Stealth: It was! (laughter)

  Stealth Firefist: Well we only said nothing can go possibly wrong twice.

  (Explosion)

  Pony: My other other carriage!

  Twilight Sparkle: I just hope Princess Celestia isn't upset with us for ruining the Gala.

  Princess Celestia: That was the best Grand Galloping Gala ever!

  Mares: Princess Celestia?!

  Lightning and Stealth: Wait it was?

  Twilight Sparkle: Pardon me, Princess, but tonight was just awful.

  Princess Celestia: Oh, Twilight. The Grand Galloping Gala is always awful.

  Twilight Sparkle: It is?

  Princess Celestia: That is why I was thrilled you were all attending. I was hoping you could liven things up a bit. And while the evening may not have gone as you planned, I'm sure you'll agree that in the end it didn't turn out so bad for this group of friends.

  Stealth Firefist: I knew I should have stuck with being the real wacky me! I live for it! And to be somepony's wacky bodyguard and hero.

  Twilight Sparkle: You're right, Princess. Friends have a way of making even the worst of times into something pretty great.

  Rainbow Dash: Yeah! Hanging out with friends!

  Fluttershy: Talking!

  Pinkie Pie: Laughing!

  Spike: You mean doing exactly what I wanted to do the whole time?

  Twilight Sparkle: Yes, Spike. You were right.

  Applejack: As horrible as our night was...

  Rarity: ...being together here has made it all better.

  Pinkie Pie: In fact, it's made it...

  All (except Celestia): ...the best night ever! (Laughter)

  Stealth Firefist: Who wants to see me juggle donuts? (Juggles seven donuts) Look everypony! I've gone seven donuts!

  (Everybody laughs at Stealth's action)

The Return of Harmony Part 1

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The Return of Harmony Part 2

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Lesson Zero

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Luna Eclipsed

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Sisterhooves Social

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The Cutie Pox

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May The Best Pet Win!

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