Into The Forest

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The Pony Police and Paramedics had arrived at the scene. The Serbian ponies were being arrested and were being read their rights.  Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were being checked over. Twilight was conversing with the head ranger. Applejack (Who had recovered from the frying pan to the head) and Pinkie Pie (Who was still filming) stayed behind on the cabin porch.

“It’s a darn shame,” Applejack said frowning. At their hooves, Big Ed was lying on the porch floor with yellow plastic covering his body.

“Here lies Big Ed Trottington,” Pinkie said with a sad sigh. “He was a gentle giant with a sensitive soul… and an impressive armament of medieval weaponry. If it wasn't for him, Applejack would be dead.”

“So would you, Pinkie.”

“Now, that remains open for debate.”

“There is no debate. Bang, bang. I’m dead, you’re dead.”

“I woulda thrown the camera at his face, Applejack.”

Applejack clicked her tongue in disbelief. “Oh, please. There’s no way you would've thrown—“

“AAH!!”

Big Ed’s hoof moved and both mares screamed. Out of instinct, Applejack stomped on it. There was a groan from under the yellow plastic. The two Earth ponies looked at each other, and then Applejack quickly crouched down and pulled off the yellow plastic. Big Ed was alive! “Doesn't anypony check for a pulse anymore?” He grunted.

“Jumpin June bugs!” Applejack exclaimed. “You’re still alive! “I’m… I’m sorry, I didn't know, Ed. Hold on.”  Applejack raised her head and shouted, “I need an EMT over here right now! Ed Trottington is alive!” She lowered her head back to Ed’s level. “Hang in there, Ed. We’re gonna get you to the hospital STAT!”

Pinkie couldn't believe what she was filming. She grinned like crazy while Applejack looked back at her, completely bewildered. Ed spoke up.“Um, I kinda turned my back on modern medicine 10 years ago,” He said with a groan. “I…I’m fine. Can you just pull the axe out of my spine, please?”

Applejack grimaced. “Um…I think you might wanna make an exception for this one, partner. You don’t wanna get a staph infection.”

Big Ed pondered about this for a second. “Yeah, I suppose so.” He replied.  “Oh… I’m getting woozy…” With another groan, he passed out once more.

Applejack lifted her head again. “Didn't Y’all hear me?” She shouted, running off to get help. “Ed Trottington is alive!”

(RD’s Voiceover.) It was over. The ordeal had come to an end.

(The next scene is happening in slow motion.) The paramedics and the police were just finishing up. One by one, Rarity, Rainbow dash, and Fluttershy were being lifted into stretchers. All of them smiled and waved at Pinkie when she passed by them with her camera.

So, the Bigfoot thing was a bust. Instead, we got stranded, injured, and we nearly drowned. And most of all, we uncovered secrets that almost took us the grave. But we stood up to the challenge.

Twilight passes Pinkie with a grin on her face, and gives a nod of respect.

We came. We saw. We conquered. And most importantly, we survived. Heck, we even made a new friend along the way.

Applejack walkes over to Pinkie with a smile as they both followed their friends to the ambulance.

We may not have gotten what we came for… but we gained so much more. There could be a lesson to be learned here… like always research about where you’re going… or always bring a map… or even that with friends, you could conquer anything! But the fact is… we didn’t learn anything…  because we already knew that sappy stuff.

                                                           A Film By The Elements Of Harmony

Applause and cheers erupted the room as the credits rolled on the screen. The lights flicked back on. The Main Six had all gathered together at one of the rooms of the castle to watch the film they had put together. Also in the room where the CMC, Spike, Big Macintosh, Granny Smith, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Princess Cadence, along with Shining Armor. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy stood next to the T.V.

Rainbow smiled. “That’s pretty much it, guys, that’s our film.” Discord suddenly popped into the room and started clapping.

“Brilliant, ponies!” He praised. “I haven’t seen a film like that since Gone with the Winnie.”

Fluttershy smiled. “Thank you, Discord.”

Sweetie Belle munched on a piece of licorice. “I really liked it!” She squeaked. “The editing and the dissolve was a nice touch too.”

Granny Smith nodded and put her arm around Applejack. “Yes, well, you youngins are very lucky to be alive,” She said. “Those Serbian Ponies don’t mess around…especially when they’re wearing masks… and speakin’ Serbian.” Everyone nodded.

“Eeeyup.” Big Mac said.

“Well said, Granny!” Pinkie said cheerfully.

Applejack smiled and nodded. “We’re also happy to report that Big Ed will make a full recovery.”  Once again, the room filled with applause.

Rarity smiled. “Bless his heart.” She sighed. “And if I may just add, that while I’m not particularly pleased with how I’m portrayed in this film, I must admit that it was well put together.”

Celestia nodded. “And if I may add,” She said in her regal tone of voice. “The girls’ heroics cannot be overstated.”

Everyone cheered for the Main Six as they grinned proudly and bashfully.

Luna nodded. “Yes… you have all done well, despite the circumstances at hand.” she said.

Shining Armor hugged his little sister. “I’m proud of you, Twily,” He said with a grin. Cadence joined the hug. “I’m proud of you too.” She said.

Spike laughed. “You guys were so funny!” Everyone in the room laughed along with him.

Apple bloom turned to her big sister.  “That part with the hole had me in stitches!” She giggled. “And the part with the transmitter!”

Applejack shook her head and blushed. “Not my proudest moments, that’s for sure.”

Sweetie Belle shook her head. “No, Rarity was the funniest!” Spike grinned. “Not as funny as Apple Jacquelyn Smith!” he sneered.

Applejack frowned and turned to Pinkie Pie. “Pinkie, I told you to edit that out!”

Pinkie quickly shook her head. “I didn't leave it in. Fluttershy was in charge of the editing!”

Fluttershy smiled. “And I thought it was pretty.” Applejack groaned and covered her face.

Scootaloo gave Rainbow Dash a hug. “You were so brave!” She squealed. Rainbow smiled and hugged her back.

Applebloom spoke up again. “By the way, sis, did you and Pinkie Pie win the competition?” Applejack and Pinkie shook their heads.

“No,” Pinkie said. “We only found one apple.”

“We must have missed the rest when we were running and screaming through the forest.” Applejack chucked.

Scootaloo turned to Rainbow and Fluttershy. “What about you guys?” She asked. “Did you win?”

Rainbow and Fluttershy also shook their heads no. “No. Apparently, ours was too violent,” Rainbow said, rolling her eyes.

“And one judge said that it was all staged,” Fluttershy added. “So we didn’t win.”

Spike smiled. “At least yours got on T.V.” he pointed out. It was true. T.V. producers saw the footage, and they liked it so much, that it was being aired in all of Equestria at least two different times. It was coming on again later that night.

Rainbow smirked. “True,” she said proudly.

Twilight nodded. “And hopefully it will bring you comfort to know that the killers and the attempted killers will be prosecuted in the royal court.” She stated.

Cadence turned to the Main Six. “Well, it all worked out about as well as it could, considering that most of you had gotten injured.”

Applejack’s hoof was in a cast, and she had a bandage on her forehead. Rainbow dash had a cast for her wing, and Rarity also had a cast for her back hoof.  Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity all had bandages on where they had gotten shot. However, they were going to be okay. Applebloom hugged Applejack lovingly. “Nothin’ that my big sis can’t handle,” she stated proudly.

Sweetie Belle hugged Rarity tightly.

“Or mine!” She sang.

“Or mine!” Scootaloo chimed in.

“Well,” said Celestia. “We have to get going now. Royal duties call.” Everyone nodded and said their goodbyes. Discord bid them adieu, snapped his fingers, and disappeared. The CMC left to hang out with each other for awhile, and Granny Smith and Big Mac left for the farm. After Shining Armor and Cadence left, The Main Six and Spike decided to stay behind for a bit.

“I think we've had enough adventure for one week.” Applejack said with a chuckle.

Twilight smiled. “Yes… from now on, we’ll just stick to the part of the Ever free forest that we know.” Everyone nodded.

Spike smirked. “Are you sure?” he asked evilly. “There’s always next year, you know! You could try again!”

“NO!”

                                                                              The End