Manecraft: The End Adventure!

A clearing opened up to the other side of the Everfree Forest, reviling the reins of the Castle of the Two Sisters in all its glory, or what was left of it. Along the pathway that led to the castle, Princess Twilight Sparkle trotted towards a nearby bridge that was the only way to gain access to the castle, she was exited, and for good reason from her view. She looked behind her to see her friends pacing themselves to come join her.

“Come on girls,” Twilight said with much enthusiasm, “Oh I can’t WAIT to get started.” She began to cross the bridge to the other side, despite the fact she could fly with her wing, one of the many abilities an Alicorn Princess is gifted.

“Twilight, darling,” began Rarity as she and the others began to cross the bridge, “I know your excited about going into the Castle Library, but could you possible slow down a little?”

“It ain’t any good Rarity,” answered Applejack on Twilight’s behalf, not that Twilight could hear as far ahead as she was, “She’s too excited to listen.”

“I don’t see why,” grumped Rainbow Dash, hovering above the others, her forehooves crossed in a sulk, “There just a load of dusty, old book.”

“You’re just in a sulk ’cause you didn’t get to go to that Wonderbolt convention.” stated Applejack.

“How was I supposed to know it was on the same day Twilight wanted to move these all the books out?”

“She did tell us all about a month ago Rainbow Dash.” replied Fluttershy at the back.

“And she did ask if we were free, remember?” asked Applejack.

“Yeah, but that was before I knew The Wonderbolts were having a big get-together in Cloudsdale.” Rainbow Dash moaned.

“You only found out about it last week.”

“Whatever,” Rainbow Dash continues to grump, “All I need to do is do my fare share of work in time so I can get back to Cloudsdale before it ends.”

As all of the ponies finally crossed the bridge, Twilight was waiting for them, ready to speak to them all.

“I just want to say how happy I am that you all could make it today,” Twilight said in a giddy voice, like a young filly that just got a new doll, “As you all know, Canterlot is opening up a new Grand Library soon. It will be the sight off all the greatest collections of books, parchments, notes, and all other type of literature.” Twilight began to squee in joy an excitement.

When she snapped out of her day dream, she saw her friends looking at her in worry if she was alright; Twilight began to blush before composing herself.

“Anyway, Princess Celestia wants all of the old books from here moved to the new Library. We’re here to sort them out into the different categories, ready to be moved next week.”

“Next week!” Rainbow Dash stated in shock, “So why are we doing this now if the move isn't till next week?”

“Well if we get everything ready for the moving ponies, than it will make their job easier.” replied Twilight. Rainbow Dash gave a grown of frustration to herself, the logic didn’t make sense to her, but she couldn't do anything to stop it.

The six ponies began to head inside, deep into the Caste until they reached the Library. As they approached the entrance to the Library, they stopped just before they headed in, with was a sea of books, row upon row, stack upon stack, shelf upon shelf, endless knowledge as far as the eye could see. Twilight grinned long and hard, she was looking forward to it, her friends expressions however did not mirror the same enthusiasm so much, Applejack and Rarity were in shock for they didn’t think there would be even more that the ones that Twilight has in her Castle, Fluttershy was worried, Rainbow Dash groaned and hit her head against one of the Library doors in frustration, trying to relief the tension a little to no prevail, and Pinkie Pie ran straight into the Library, diving into a large stack of books in the same fashion as diving into a pool.

“Pinkie!” shouted Twilight. Pinkie Pie emerged from the books like an erupting volcano.

“Yes Twilight?” she replied.

“I know you’re exited to do this, I am as well, but we need to keep as many books as we can intact if they’re going to be used again.” Pinkie gave a generate nod to Twilight in response saying that she understood.

All of the ponies started to head into the Library, some more wide eyed than others at the vast density of paper, but most were in shock with how much was to do. It would take them the rest of the week to do so, that was the thought running around in Rainbow Dash’s head, and although they didn’t share her lay-backed sentiment, Rarity, Fluttershy and Applejack did admit that they may have bitten off more than they could chew by accepting to help. Their friend needed their help however, and they swore by their friendship to help her, no matter what.

Rainbow Dash flew up high to the roof of the Library to see how many bookshelves there were to empty, her eyes sunk at the sight. Row after row of shelves lay ahead, each filled with books, parchments and other forms of knowledge and documentation.

“We’re going to be here forever!” She exploded, her voice echoing throughout the room, it caught the attention of Twilight who was too happy for her smile to leave her face as she answered.

“If only!” she shouted back, “Let’s get started then, I can’t wait.”

Twilight flew over to the other side of the Library to take in how much was to do, but unlike her friends realization to the quantity of books, every shelf passed as she flew by made her even more exited, even though it wasn’t the first time she had visited the Library. Every shelf reviled more and more, to which Twilight smiled more and more until her face was half smile, half eyes in awe. Finally satisfied she flew back to her friends taking a brief look at some of the books already placed near the Library door.

“Isn't this just great?” asked Twilight, hovering above her friends. They simply looked back at her with half effective emotions, lingering closer to loathe than joy.

“Well, there sure are a lot of book to pack,” stated Applejack, “You do know we won’t be able to get all this done in a day right?”

“Oh, of course not,” answered Twilight, “That’s why there’s tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that.” Rainbow Dash continued to groan in boredom, Twilight's joy wasn't helping seeing that this was her fantasy come true, which meant it was Rainbow Dash's nightmare made manifest.

“Do we get to go home before lunch, because I have to feed all of my animals and...” started Fluttershy, but was soon interrupted by Twilight flying closer to her, a giddy expression on her face.

“Oh don’t worry about that Fluttershy, I asked Spike to stay behind and help take care of them.” The very words made Fluttershy’s eyes sink with grief and dismay, what little confidence she had was slowly being dashed as Twilight went on.

“Oh dear,” Fluttershy began, “I they’ll be ok.”

“Don’t worry yourself there Sugercube,” said Applejack, trying to comfort her friend, “Spike’s great with critters, they’ll be fine.”

***

Back at Fluttershy’s cottage, spike lay on the floor tied up with rope; various creatures surrounded him, laughing in amusement at what they had done, a white rabbit was on top of him, holding a wooden spoon and looking at him manically, with a plan in its head on what they were going to do with their little prisoner.

“Well great.” Said Spike in a deadpan fashion, as if he expected this to happen, before he was hit on the head by the wooden spoon.

***

“It’s not the animals I’m worried about.” admitted Fluttershy. Applejack was a little confused with her repose.

All of the ponies spent no expense in getting started, they all set off  to their task, possible to get as much done as possible so they finish quicker, Rainbow Dash was certainly thinking that. As book after book was emptied of the shelves, they were passed down to where a pile was being made, creating a chain if you will, a conveyor belt in which the books were being arranged. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash being Pegasi would fly up to the higher bookshelves to retrieve the books were as Rarity would levitate some books down to Pinkie Pie who passed them down to Applejack to form into piles, and organisation and stock checking was something that Applejack was good at. Like down on Sweet Apple Archers, when the apples were to be harvested, they would need to be organised correctly in order for them to be shipped in the right fashion, same with the books in the Library. Making sure that each pile was the right height not to fall down and cause a collapse of the previous piles, also making sure each pile is compact enough so that they were easy to move once they needed to.

On the other side of the Library, Twilight dealt with the more delicate of books, and having a large collection herself, she knew they best way to care for them. Twilight was by nature a Bibliophilia, somepony who loved seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloguing, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever books are of interest, a Bookworm or Egghead in the understanding of Rainbow Dash. This didn’t bother Twilight, she was happy to admit to being somepony who loved her books for their content, or otherwise just for reading.

Many bookshelves were empty at this point; close up it was a grand achievement, but when compared to the full capacity of what was left to do, they had hardly made a dent. Rainbow Dash wasn't happy, if fact she hadn't had a single moments joy since entering the Castle. That was changed when she came across a book of interest to her.

“Wow!” she gave out in amazement, “This is awesome.”

“What is?” asked Rarity, turning her head to face her friends outburst. Before she knew it, a book was being shoved in front of her muzzle to get her full attention, “The Wonderbolts Guide to Flying” A quizzical look came to her face as she looked at the book.

“I didn't know the Wonderbolts wrote book.” admitted Fluttershy, hovering nearby.

“I know right!” Rainbow Dash said excitedly, much like Twilight earlier, her voice squeaky with joy.

Quick as a flash, she flew over to where Twilight was working, flying extremely close to her personal bubble of space.

“TWILIGHT!” she shouted, causing Twilight to jump in shock and lose concentration of the books she was levitating with her magic. Twilight turned to see Rainbow Dash was holding a book, and that she was happy for a change, which was slightly worrying to Twilight, the only time Rainbow Dash had ever been exited about a book was when it was a Daring Doo Novel, not this time though, but when Twilight saw the title it made sense.

“The Wonderbolts Guide to Flying” she said reading out the title again to Rainbow Dash, “Why am I not surprised you fount this?” Even though the question was rhetorical, Rainbow Dash still answered with another question.

“Oh please can I borrow this?”

Twilight pondered for a few minutes as she looked around the room at all the different books there were, a small thought began to form in her mind.

“Well...” Twilight began, still pondering, “There are lots and lots of books here.”

“Tell me about it.” Rainbow Dash said to herself.

“Ok, how about this; if you help me with these books today, you get to keep that book, sound fair?” Rainbow Dash gave out a gasping shock, to think that she would be able to keep the secrets to the Wonderbolts; it was a big deal to her.

“REALLY?” Rainbow Dash shouted excitedly, to which she began to swirl around in happiness.

“Actually, come to think of it,” Twilight said with a slightly raised voice so that all of her friends could hear her, “If anypony finds a book or two that they like, you can keep it as well. I’m sure they won’t mind a few books being taken.” All of her ponies agreed that that was an agreeable arrangement, who knows, they could find some books that would be to their fancy or interest like Rainbow Dash’s find, this was enough to give the others confidence, who knows what they could find. A book on all you could each cake recipes for Pinkie Pie? Fashion from the golden age for Rarity? Crop rotation made easier for Applejack? An animal caring guide for Fluttershy? There were many possibilities, maybe even something for Twilight.

Many minutes more went by, and the piles of books began to climb ever higher and in greater quantity, to think that all these books would soon go to a newer Library and be used as they should; it filled Twilight with much joy.

As Fluttershy was moving a book from a high shelf, she accidentally cause another book next to the one she was moving to fall, but she was unable to do anything to stop it because her hooves where full up. As it hurtled towards the ground, Fluttershy noticed that Twilight was walking below and was unaware of the falling book. Shocked by fear of her hurting herself, Fluttershy gasped loudly.

“TWILIGHT LOOK OUT!” she shouted at the top of her lungs. Twilight was made aware of the shout and looked up to where Fluttershy was hovering, too late to realize the falling book which impacted straight into her muzzle. Upon making contact with Twilight, it made a loud thwacking noise and bounced onto the floor. Twilight gave out a short shriek of pain as she sat on the floor holding her muzzle, Fluttershy flew as quick as she could to her friend, placing the books she was holding onto the floor next to her.

“Oh my goodness!” Fluttershy panicked in her speech, “I am so sorry Twilight! I didn't know that was going to happen! Please don’t hate me!” Twilight looked up to see her friend was close to tears from what happened, even thought it wasn't her fault entirely. Lifting herself up still holding her muzzle with one hoof, Twilight sat up straight. Her muzzle was flaming red where it had made contact with the book, she was lucky that she wasn’t bleeding.

“Its fine Fluttershy,” reassured Twilight to her friend, “Honestly, Accidents happen.”

“I am so sorry.” Fluttershy was wiping tears from her face at this point, fragile and sensitive that she was.

Seeing this, the rest of the ponies quickly made haste over to her.

“Are you ok Twilight?” asked Pinkie Pie. Twilight gave a slow nod and rubbed her muzzle a few more times before standing back up, looking to where the book that hit her had rested. Finally finding it she trotted over towards it. The book was nothing special, just a simple brown colored book on the outside, with a red ribbon and golden buckle to keep it shut.

“What’s in this book, rocks?” Twilight asked in agony. She picked up the book to get a closer look; she noticed it was sealed for some reason. On the cover of the book as a strange picture, a 3D looking cube that was brown all around, but had green on the top of it, above read the title ‘Overworld’ in strange font text.

“Overworld, never heard of this book before.” said Twilight still rubbing her muzzle.

“Why is it all bound up like that?” asked Rarity.

“Must be a really old book or somthin’,” answered Applejack. Twilight began to open the book from its hold; the lock on it was surprisingly weak to open from the outside.

As it was opened, on the pages that it fell, it showed wording of a strange language, a language that Twilight couldn't understand, nor could any of her friends. The text was a series of block shaped rectangles and squares in weird patterns and symbols, nothing close to understandable, let alone readable.

“This doesn't make any sense,” stated Twilight, she looked closer at the books markings on the page, “what dose...”

Suddenly the text on the pages began to glow a bright light that illuminated the whole of the room, all of the ponies gave out a shocking gasp as they were engulfed by the light. A strong vacuum like wind was created, sucking hard and long, seeking to ensnare the reader of the book into its pages. Twilight was being forced into the pages of the book itself, dragging her in muzzle first.

Seeing this, her friends quickly came to her rescue, trying to stop her from being absorbed by the vacuum, but Twilight continues to descend into the book. Applejack and Rarity held one of Twilight's back legs, as was Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash had a hold of Twilight’s tail in her mouth as she was pulling on in like a tuck of war, but it was not enough to stop her, for the vacuum was too strong. As a result of their wasted efforts, all six ponies were sucked into the pages of the book, screaming as they were all absorbed. The vacuum that sucked them in quickly disappeared once the ponies were gone, as did the bright light, with that, the cover of the book shut closed and fell to the floor cover up.

***

Deep inside of a grey stone block like mine, Steve hacked away at the stone with some form of block Pickaxe made out of stone itself. As he hit the blocks with this Stone Pickaxe, the block disappeared from the wall and shrank to a smaller size which was quickly absorbed by Steve. Not placed into a bag or eaten, just disappearing into him.

“Oh boy,” he sighed to himself, “There has got to be some Iron around here somewhere,” as he finished those words, his Stone Pickaxe shattered into small shards that disappeared from existence and Steve gave out a grunt of annoyance, “Oh for Notch sake, that was my last one!”

Steve placed a block hand on his face and sighed again, he then turned around and started to head back up the crudely designed mine tunnel he had made.

“Great, no Iron and no more Pickaxes,” sighing as he spoke, “Can anything else possible happen today?”