Pinkie Pie jolted awake, her heart pounding. Wildly looking about for the disturbance that had awoken her from frosting-laden dreams, she noted that the window had been opened. Getting out of bed and looking closer revealed that somepony had unlocked it from the outside and set a letter on the ledge just inside.

The letter was 'A'. Beneath it was a folded note. Not the musical kind, Pinkie noted with mild disappointment as she grabbed the two items.

Making sure she hadn't been spotted retrieving the letter and note, Pinkie carefully drew the curtains over the window and rushed to her desk. Unfolding the note revealed a blank sheet of paper, but she was prepared for just this occasion. Pinkie carefully withdrew a box of corn flakes from under the desk and fished quietly around inside before drawing forth the secret decoder ring prize. She shone the light over the blank paper, and a message appeared.

Assessment of Pinkie Pie:

Pinkie Pie intelligently employed teamwork, playing to the strengths of her friend to create a smile when her own approach failed. Very impressively handled. Passed the test with flying colors.

-Agent of Laughter 09, Fun Police

Author's Note

We're done for realsies this time. Let me know what you think, and please don't leave me hanging with the mystery red thumb of doom and despair.