My Little Adventures {Season One}by Meadow MelodyChaptersChapter Three ~ Rainbow Dash's RaceChapter Four ~ Crisis Among UsChapter One ~ The Return of Trixie {Part One}Chapter Two ~ The Return of Trixie {Part Two}Chapter Three ~ Rainbow Dash's RaceIt was a sunny day, and Fluttershy was with Rainbow Dash in Cloudsdale. They had been clearing the clouds for Princess Celestia, as requested. After a long day of flying, they decided to stop at the Sunshine Cafe in Cloudsdale for lunch. "Thanks for helping me clear those clouds, Flutters!" Rainbow Dash said. "Anytime! I'm always glad to help." Fluttershy smiled, and then the waiter came to their table. The waiter asked, "What can I get for you two today?" "A daffodil and daisy sandwich with a hay-shake, please." Fluttershy replied. Rainbow Dash wasn't as polite with her order, "Just a chocolate shake for me." "Very well. I'll have it right out to you." The waiter turned around, to take the order inside to the chef. Rainbow Dash questioned, "So, how is Discord holding up with you, Fluttershy?" "Well, he's behaving a lot better than he was before. I think he's serious about staying reformed." Fluttershy grinned. Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes, "I still don't trust him." "When are you going to give him a chance? He could be nice." Fluttershy responded. Rainbow Dash just kept her straight face on, and then the waiter came back with their food, "Enjoy." Fluttershy took a bite of her sandwich, and Rainbow Dash began drinking her milkshake. "How are you with the Wonderbolt's Academy?" Fluttershy asked after a sip of her hay-shake. "Well...Spitfire's been talking about making me an official part of the team. She hasn't done it yet, but I've heard rumors going around during training." Rainbow Dash answered. "That's great, Rainbow! I bet you'll make an amazing Wonderbolt!" Fluttershy exclaimed. Rainbow Dash boasted a bit, "Well, I am the best flyer in all of Equestria. Plus, awesome." "That's why I said you'd be amazing at being a Wonderbolt." The pegasus smiled. They finished their food after that last sentence. "C'mon, let's go and get back to Ponyville. I think Pinkie's throwing a party later." Rainbow Dash retorted. "Okay." Fluttershy left a few bits on the table to pay for lunch, and then flew off with Rainbow Dash. A few minutes later, something caught Rainbow's eye. "Hey, who's that on the cloud? She looks familiar..." Rainbow Dash said peering in the distance. Fluttershy squinted, nothing but a cloud was in few, since another cloud overlapped the one with the pony on it. "I don't see anything." "Well, I'm gonna check this out. I'll catch up with you later." The rainbow pony said flying away. Rainbow Dash soared towards the cloud. "I'll see you later, then...I guess." Fluttershy murmured as she flew on. As Rainbow Dash approached the cloud, she began to realize who was on it. She gasped, "Hey! What are you doing here?!" "Well, well, if it isn't Rainbow Dash. The question should be, what are YOU doing here?" Lightning Dust stated. Rainbow Dash remarked, "I was clearing the skies. Why are you here?" "If you have to know, I'm watching over my little sister, but I can't find her." Lightning Dust growled. "Well, you seem like you are doing a great job keeping track of her." Rainbow Dash replied. Lightning Dust looked at her, "...I've got a filly to find. Nice talking." Fluttershy then flew up to the cloud with a small filly. "Um, I found this filly in Cloudsdale Park, and..." The filly shouted, "Sis! You are supposed to be looking after me! I'm gonna tell mom!" "Zap, just shut up, we're going home." Lightning scolded. Zap hollered, "I can get home myself! I'm not a baby!" "Don't talk to me like that! I'm your older sister, and I said we're leaving, now let's go, and stop acting like a baby!" Lightning Dust retorted. Fluttershy spoke, "U-Um, can't we talk this o-out..." "QUIET." Lightning Dust screamed. Fluttershy whimpered and started crying. "Hey, leave her alone!" Rainbow Dash stepped in. "Oh, is this your friend that you nearly demolished? I wish I would have made a bigger tornado." Lightning mocked. Zap asked, "Why do you have to be so mean to everypony?! You're the reason I have no friends! Everypony is scared of you!" Lightning looked at her sister with fire in her eyes, giving her a warning to be silent. "Just leave her be!" Rainbow Dash repeated. "What are you going to do if I don't?" Lightning dared. Rainbow Dash growled, "You wanna play it this way? Fine. A race with me, four o' clock, at Cloudsdale Park!" "You're on!" Lightning challenged. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash then went to a place where they could train. Fluttershy began singing, "Come on, Rainbow Dash, we've got a lot to do. You wanna beat Lightning Dust, don't you?" "Of course, but I don't need to train. All I've got is flying skills on my brain." Rainbow Dash sang. Lightning Dust was singing, "I'm gonna beat that Rainbow Crash. Thinks she's the toast of the town? Well, I say otherwise. Just wait at the race, I'll give her a big surprise!" Lightning and Rainbow sang in union, "I'm gonna win the race and take first place, nothing's gonna stop me, just try and do it! I will prove I am the best flyer, but there's something you should know, this isn't how winners play the game!" "I wish you could be just a little less dramatic, we're only in this race because of me. I feel somehow this is all my fault." Fluttershy sang again. Rainbow Dash also sung, "Don't worry, Flutters, I'll defend your pride. You don't need to curl up in a corner to hide." "I'll have my revenge, so much for a spotless reputation. Well, now the competition is mine. Just wait and see, I'm the best there'll ever be!" Lightning Dust sang. "But, sometimes revenge is a choice you have to make." Fluttershy sang. Rainbow Dash sung, "I came from a tougher generation, ain't no way I'm loosing today." Rainbow and Lightning sang together again, "I'm gonna win the race and take first place, nothing's gonna stop me, just try and do it! I will prove I am the best flyer, but there's something you should know, this isn't how winners play the game!" Fluttershy sang, "Practice hard, fly real fast, shut your lips and keep 'em closed, don't deny why, don't ever let them see you cry." Rainbow Dash and Lightning sang once more, "I'm gonna win the race and take first place, nothing's gonna stop me, just try and do it! I will prove I am the best flyer, but there's something you should know, this isn't how winners play the game!" "Are you ready, Rainbow Dash?" Fluttershy asked after the singing number was over. "Pfft, am I ready?! I was BORN ready, Fluttershy!" Rainbow Dash answered with confidence. Fluttershy shuttered, "Alright, then...good luck." "Won't need it." Rainbow Dash muttered. Lightning Dust leaned over to Zap before getting ready. "You're gonna clip that loser's wings, right?" "Right...but, sis, I don't know, this feels wrong." Zap replied. "I can't believe you'd say that, you little punk! I'm your big sister, you should be routing for me to win! Now go clip her wings!" Lightning shouted silently. Zap sighed irritably, "Fine!" She walked towards Rainbow Dash, but turned around and secretly clipped Lighting Dust's wings. She didn't feel a thing, and only flinched her wing. Zap only had enough time to clip one of her sister's, though. Zap walked over to Rainbow Dash and whispered before the race, "Good luck, Rainbow Dash!" "Thanks, kid. Enjoy the show." Rainbow responded. Fluttershy held up the flag, and then Rainbow Dash and Lightning Dust got into a charge position with their wings up in the air. After a glance at each other, Fluttershy waved the checkered flag without saying ready, set, go, and the two pegasus' instantly darted off into the sky. At first Rainbow Dash was ahead, and chuckled, but then Lightning Dust growled from behind, "Oh, no you don't!" She flew up so fast, that it made Rainbow Dash be pushed over to the side. "Hahaha! Sucker! W-Wait...what's wrong with my wing? Why can't I fly straight?! Whoa!" Lightning Dust began wobbling around in the sky until eventually she crash-landed off balance into a bush full of thorns. "Oww..." Rainbow Dash flew across the ribbon and was victorious, "Whoo! Hey, wait a minute, where's Lightning Dust?" Two paramedic pegasus' flew down to get Lightning and take her to Caring Oats Hospital in Ponyville. She woke up with Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Zap next to her bed. "Oh, are you okay, Lightning Dust?" Fluttershy asked. Lightning Dust groaned from being dizzy and slowly woke up, "Ugh...what happened? Where am I?" The doctor came in and said, "You're at Caring Oats Hospital with a wounded wing, I'm afraid." "Well, what happened with my wing?" Lightning asked worriedly. "We've discovered that your left wing has been clipped short of a few feathers needed for flying, they should grow back in time, though." He replied. "Wait! Does this mean I won't be able to fly anymore?!" Lightning questioned anxiously. "I'm sorry to say you won't be soaring anytime soon. Any clue as to how your wings were cut?" The doctor asked. "Uh, hey, look at the time! I'm gonna get to the cafeteria and get some grape juice!" Zap walked out of the room and down the hall. Lightning Dust replied, "Well, the only one I know who was at the race with wing-clippers had to be..." She let out a gasp then screamed at the top of her lungs, so loud the hospital shook, "ZAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPP!!!" THE END Chapter Four ~ Crisis Among UsIt was a rainy day in Ponyville, Rarity was working on a design for her latest dress in her work-space at the boutique. That was when she heard a knock downstairs at her door, "Huh. I wonder who that could be?" She asked herself. Rarity went downstairs and used her magic to open the door, "Hiya, Rarity!" Sweetie Belle smiled. "Sweetie Belle! What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with mom and dad?" Rarity questioned. Sweetie Belle replied, "Well, they're right here." "Hello, dear! I know it's short notice, but your father and I need you to foal-sit Sweetie for the weekend. I need to go with him on a business trip to Manehatten, and we can't bring your sister." Rarity's mom explained. Rarity was surprised, "Um...this weekend? Mother, I have a fashion-line to work on..." "Great, thanks, honey! We'll see you Monday morning! Ta-ta!" Their parents both got in a taxi-carriage and went away. Sweetie Belle grinned, "I can't wait to play with you, Rarity! We're gonna have so much fun together!" "Oh, no we won't. I have a fashion-line to design, and I don't need you getting in my way. Do me a favor and stay out of my work-space. Go play with Scootaloo and Applebloom or something." Rarity suggested. "Uh, I can't...it's raining." Sweetie pointed out. Rarity groaned, "Oh, fine! Just stay out of my way!" She stomped off upstairs again. "Hmph." Sweetie Belle huffed. Then she got an idea, "Rarity's been upstairs all day, maybe if I make her some lunch, with my amazing cooking skills, she'll be in a better mood!" The filly went into the kitchen and got right to work on making her sister lunch. She had made a peanut-butter and jelly sandwich with a glass of milk. Sweetie Belle wasn't too good with magic still, but managed to levitate the plate of food balanced without dropping it. "Rarity, Rarity! Look what I made you!" Sweetie Belle smiled wide. Rarity looked at the sandwich, "Um, what is that?" "It's a peanut-butter and jelly sandwich with milk!" She responded. She forced a fake smile on her face, "Oh, lovely...thank you, Sweetie Belle." Her older sister levitated the plate, and looked at it. Sweetie Belle's eyes grew bigger and so did her grin, wanting her to eat it. Rarity took the sandwich and took a bite. She began having trouble chewing. "Um, Sweetie, how much peanut-butter did you put on this?" She asked muffled. "Well, I made my special Super-Duper Sticky Peanut-Butter Sandwich! I think peanut-butter sandwiches are better without jelly, but I did add a little jelly on it. Do you like it?" Sweetie Belle smiled. Rarity levitated the milk and drank it all, but it didn't clear away the peanut-butter still stuck in her teeth and mouth. She ran to the fridge, but there was no more milk. "Mmm!" She hollered in silence. She began running around until eventually she ran outside and drank the rain as it fell. "Agh...that's better..." "Um, Rarity...your mane..." Sweetie Belle stated. Rarity gasped, "What? WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY MANE?!" "Well..." Sweetie trailed off. Rarity ran to a mirror in her boutique and screamed at the top of her lungs, "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" She took a few breaths, and then continued, "M-My mane! It's wet! It's ruined, ru-u-uined!" "I'm sorry, Rarity, I thought you would like my sandwich..." Sweetie Belle was cut off by Rarity. "Like? Like! LIKE?! SWEETIE BELLE. THAT WAS WORSE THAN YOUR BURNT TOAST. Ugh! I positively HATE having a sister!" Rarity complained. Sweetie Belle frowned with her ears down, and then walked away just as Rarity did. Only, Rarity was with more anger. It stopped raining after a while, and Rarity spoke, "Sweetie Belle, I'm going to pick up some dinner for tonight, DON'T mess anything up while I'm gone, got it?" "Yes, ma'am!" Sweetie Belle saluted. She was walking by Rarity's room and there was part of a dress on the mannequin inside. "I know! I'll help Rarity with her work!" She began levitating random pieces of fabric, and winded up finishing the back-half of the dress. It looked like a fashion-disaster, but Sweetie Belle was proud of herself, and the thought she would please her sister. "Sweetie Belle, I'm home!" Rarity said before gasping, "W-What have you done to my beautiful, beautiful dress?!" "I finished it up for you!" She smiled. Rarity began to cry, but sucked in her tear and turned her sadness into rage, "Sweetie Belle, this dress was for Sapphire Shore's show Tuesday night! Now it's absolutely atrocious! That's it...go to your room!" Sweetie Belle didn't live with Rarity, but when she stayed, she had her own bedroom. "Fine! Excuse me for trying to be a good sister and help out!" Sweetie Belle stomped up the stairs and slammed the door. "Ugh! Why does she need to be so unappreciative?! I've done so much for her, but I only get yelled at!" Sweetie decided to draw in her room, since she couldn't really do anything else. "Sweetie Belle, come down for supper!" Rarity called up. Sweetie Belle sighed, "Coming..." She walked down the stairs, and Rarity set up the table. Rarity set down two plates of salad, two glasses of water, and some oats at each seat, and on the plate. Sweetie Belle levitated the fork by her plate, and scooped up a piece of salad, eating it. Rarity took a few oats first instead. "So, how are you enjoying your visit so far?" Rarity asked after a while of silence. "Oh, it's great." Sweetie Belle said with sarcasm, rolling her eyes. Rarity looked at her as she took a bite of salad, "You don't seem to be pleased too much." "I'm fine. I'm just hungry." Sweetie Belle lied, taking a another bite of salad and taking a drink of water. The phone rung. "I'll get it." Rarity said, getting up. She levitated the phone up to her ear and answered, "Hello, this is Rarity at Carousal Boutique, how can I help you?" "Yes, this is Filthy Rich. I noticed some of your dresses and designs in the front window. I was wondering if I could purchase one for my daughter." The voice replied. "Oh, of course! Though, the boutique is closed until morning. I shall see your daughter and you tomorrow. Have a goodnight." Rarity responded. Filthy Rich spoke, "Thank you." He hung up, and Rarity levitated the phone back onto the receiver. She took a deep breath and then went back into the kitchen, "Sweetie Belle, that was Filthy Rich. He is one of my best customers, so if you could please not bother him or his daughter tomorrow, I'd really appreciate it." Sweetie Belle choked on her salad, and then caught a hold of herself, "His d-daughter is coming?!" "Well, yes. He is buying a dress for her." Rarity replied. "You do know that his daughter is Diamond Tiara, right?" She asked. "Pfft, of course I do. She goes to your school, correct?" Rarity retorted. "Yeah! She's also the biggest bully ever!" Sweetie remarked. Rarity scoffed, "That is such a rude thing to say! I do hope you don't have this attitude in front of her." Sweetie Belle stammered, "W-What attitude?! I don't have an attitude! I'm telling the truth! She picks on me, Applebloom, and Scootaloo! All blank-flanks!" "My, Sweetie Belle, you are being a drama-queen today! You know what, after you eat dinner, straight to bed!" Rarity scolded. "But-" Sweetie Belle was cut off again. Rarity repeated, "Straight to bed!" "I'm done anyways..." Sweetie Belle pouted, pushing her plate away from her, going up to her room. Her bedroom had been across the hall from Rarity's. She climbed into bed and drifted off to sleep. The next morning she woke up, and her mane was in a frizzy mess. She went down the stairs, half-asleep. Rarity gasped and started ranting, "Sweetie Belle! It's 10:30 in the morning! We have ponies coming over soon! And what is wrong with your mane?! This simply won't do! Here, let me fix it." She used her magic to brush her sister's mane really quick into it's normal state. "Ugh! I'm fine!" Sweetie Belle backed away. That was when the doorbell rang. Rarity gasped, "They're here!" She cleared her throat and answered the door, "Hello, Mr. Rich and Diamond. I'm so glad you were both able to make it to Carousal Boutique. Please, browse for a while, and let me know when you've made a selection! We have many fine dresses!" "Thank you, Rarity." Filthy Rich said. Diamond Tiara chuckled when she saw Sweetie Belle, "Well, well, well. If it isn't Sweetie Belle. Why are you here?" "Um, I live here." Sweetie Belle stated. Diamond replied, "Oh, that explains the lack of pizzazz." She laughed. "Grr..." Sweetie growled. "Go look for your dumb dress already." "Fine. Let's see what your stylish sister came up with." Diamond remarked. Filthy Rich looked at Diamond and then a dress, "What do you think of this one, Diamond?" "Ugh...not my color." She complained. "What about this one?" Rarity asked, levitating a dress. "It's my newest creation!" "Hmm...no. I need to look better than anypony at Silverspoon's birthday party." Diamond retorted. Sweetie Belle muttered to herself, "If this snob doesn't stop insulting my sister's dresses..." "Oh, I like that one!" Diamond pointed at an amazing dress in the back on a mannequin. Rarity looked down at the filly, "I'm sorry to say that this is a dress I made for Sweetie Belle." "Why would you make your talent-less sister a dress?" Diamond scoffed. Sweetie Belle was in the back, about to cry, and frowned. "Talent-less? I beg your pardon, but have you ever heard Sweetie's singing voice?" "You mean that terrible one Scootaloo wrote and preformed?" She questioned. "Sweetie Belle wrote that song, and she didn't sing so much in that song. You should be more careful of your words, and think before you say them." Rarity glared. Diamond Tiara had a daring look on her face, "Okay, I'll speak my mind. All of these dresses are horrible! None of them meet my interest, and I'm going to another boutique! You can stay here with your lame sister and keep making your even lamer clothes you call dresses! Come on, dad, let's go to the Couture Clothing Boutique across town." "Alright, sweetheart." Filthy Rich replied, "Thanks anyways for your service. I apologize for my daughter's spiteful behavior. Good day." They both left and Rarity looked down at Sweetie Belle. "Sweetie Belle...I'm sorry I didn't believe you when you told me Diamond Tiara was a bully. The way she criticized my work, well...it hurt..." Rarity said. Sweetie answered, "You mean like how you treated me when I worked hard on your lunch and dress?" "Well, that dress wasn't exactly the greatest..." Rarity stated. "I guess I can agree with that..." Sweetie Belle remarked. Rarity continued on, "You show that you have a passion for dress-making and potential, though! I'd be more than happy to teach you!" "Thanks, Rarity! Um, but...what about the sandwich?" Sweetie Belle questioned. Rarity chuckled nervously, "Well, I think you need to just make a less sticky peanut-butter sandwich. Hehehe..." "I can do that." Sweetie Belle smiled and laughed back. THE END Chapter One ~ The Return of Trixie {Part One}It was a dark night. There was a unicorn standing on the cliffs above Ponyville. However, this wasn't just any ordinary mare. It was Trixie Lulamoon. Who claimed to be the most powerful unicorn in all of Equestria. Months after Twilight's coronation in Canterlot, Trixie had envied her old foe. Even if she apologized so long ago. Trixie even regretted she said sorry. She stared down at Ponyville, towards Twilight's castle and spoke, "You will pay for everything you've taken from me, Twilight Sparkle. All the fame and glory you have should be mine!" The wind roared past her ears. "Ugh, this dreadful wind is messing up my mane. I need to find shelter!" She looked around, and eventually saw a cave. Trixie ran towards it for protection of the windy cliff. "Finally. Now the Great Trixie can relax." She sat against the cave wall, igniting her horn for light. That was when Trixie heard an unfamiliar voice. "So, you are the Great and Powerful Trixie Lulamoon?" The voice echoed from deeper in the cave. Trixie scoffed, "Thee one and only. Why? Have you heard of me?" "Much, yes. I heard of your magical abilities, and I think we could help each other out here." The voice replied. Trixie asked, "What do you mean?" The voice responded, "Have you ever heard of...Princess Twilight Sparkle?" The mare revealed herself from the shadows of the cave. "Yes, and who are you?" Trixie questioned. "I am Starlight Glimmer. A simple pony of equality. All cutiemarks should be forbidden. Everypony thinks they are so special? Everypony thinks they're so much better than everypony else? Well, I say not! My plan would have carried on through just fine if that alicorn hadn't interfered!" She exclaimed. "But, your cutiemark is what gives you your power...isn't it?" Trixie retorted. "Oh, Trixie...there is so much you need to learn..." Starlight grinned and walked to the side of the cave. She started to sing, "They weren't kidding when they said I was well, a bit different. Sure my magic could turn their lives tragic, but isn't that the point? And I fortunately know a little spell, a talent I've always possessed. Lately I've been blunt and lonely, but ever so slowly will I have my revenge! Poor little ponies. In pain, in need, I saw ponies all about with greed. Those cutiemarks were certainly a pest, but who will ever give them a little rest? They seek me for my help, all this asking and hoping, but do I help them? Yes, I do. Now this has happened once or twice, someponies just couldn't pay the price. And I'm afraid I had to let them all go. Yes, I have had the common compliant, but to the world, I'm a saint to those poor little ponies. Have we got a deal, Trixie?" Trixie replied, "If I go with you, wouldn't that mean my cutiemark would be removed?" "No, no. You'll have your cutiemark, you will need your magic. I'll explain more about that a bit later." Starlight remarked. Trixie answered, "Umm...all right." "Ahahaha...oh, but there is one more thing we have yet to discuss, the subject of payment." Starlight added. Trixie looked at her, "I um...I don't have much..." "The only thing I am asking for from you is a hundred bits." Starlight stated. "A hundred bits--?!?!" Trixie shouted. Starlight Glimmer sung again, "Oh, don't worry, you'll have your magic, you'll have Twilight Sparkle in your grasp, so what do you say? Together we shall rule Equestria, and no pony will stop us! Think about it! Anything you've wanted and more!" "Everything I've wanted and more?" Trixie repeated "Yes! Now are you in or out?!" Starlight pressured on her. "You're running out of time, do you want this dish served cold or do you want to give up everything you could ever hold?" "I-I-I'm in!" Trixie declared, she paid her the hundred bits. Starlight continued singing, "A fine choice you've made indeed, ponies will soon see cutiemarks that they won't need. We can do whatever we want freely without our talents holding us back!" They sang together, "Those poor little ponies." "I've made my choice, I feel it's right, I'll help you rule over the land, our task is now at hoof!" Trixie sung. "Those poor little ponies." They sang again. "Now that you've paid, we have much work to do, so we should start to get on a role." Starlight stated. Trixie chuckled, "Twilight won't ever see this coming!" "Those friends of hers won't either!" Starlight added on. They both sang one last time, "Those poor little ponies!" Then they both laughed evilly, walking out of the cave. Meanwhile, on the other side of Ponyville, Twilight was freaking out over yet another visit from Princess Celestia. Only this time, Princess Luna and Discord were coming with her. Why she would even consider bringing Discord? Twilight had no clue. She must think that he's officially reformed, Twilight thought. Twilight had been cleaning all morning, and Spike was still sleeping. The castle was so huge, she hoped Spike would wake up soon to lend a hoof. "Ugh! No! This book is covered in dust!" Twilight levitated a feather-duster and was certain to get every speck of dust off the book. "Oops, missed a spot!" She dusted over it. Spike heard her running around the castle and woke up still half-asleep. He yawned, "Twilight, what's wrong? I'm trying to sleep..." "Spike! Do you have ANY idea what today is?!" Twilight exclaimed. Spike thought for a moment and shrugged, "The first day of Summer?" "EXACTLY! That means Princess Celestia is coming to see how things are running in Ponyville, and she needs to speak with me about the Summer Sun Celebration this year!" Twilight explained. Spike replied, "Ugh, I'll help clean if it's such a big deal to you. Sheesh." "Thank you, and it is." Twilight began to clean some more. "But why? She comes for a visit every other month, and it's been fine." Spike said. Twilight looked at him, "This is royalty we're talking about! Everything has to be absolutely perfect! Don't you understand that?!" "Okay, Ms. Perfectionist..." Spike trailed off after Twilight growled. "You know what, Spike? Why don't you go and take a walk? I think it'll be beneficial for the both of us." Twilight said irritated. Spike rolled his eyes, "Whatever." He dropped the broom and walked to Ponyville. He muttered to himself, "Why does she want everything to be spotless? It isn't like how when the parasprites were here. Sure, that was a disaster, but we cleaned all of Ponyville for no reason! I just don't get it!" "Hi, Spike! Um...are you alright?" Fluttershy asked. Spike hadn't noticed that he was in the market-place when he bumped into her. "Hey, Fluttershy...and yeah, I just wish everypony, especially Twilight, would stop freaking out about Princess Celestia's visit with Luna and Discord..." Spike had been cut off by her. "Princess Celestia is coming to Ponyville?! Why didn't you say so?! Oh my, I should tell Angel and clean my home. I'll have to catch up with you later, Spike, sorry and bye!" Fluttershy flew off quicker than usual, but didn't fly terribly high, either. "Ugh! Even Fluttershy is flipping out! It's just a visit from a princess! WHY DOES EVERYPONY FREAK ABOUT THE PRINCESSES VISITING?!" Spike exclaimed loudly. It had echoed. A random pony gasped, "The princesses are coming to Ponyville?! Ahh!" The market-place was empty within seconds as Spike was trampled on. "Oh, sure. Don't worry about the dragon. Just step wherever you'd like!" Spike grumbled. He sighed and decided to go to Sugar Cube Corner for a snack. Meanwhile, Twilight had nearly been done cleaning. "And...there!" She said, levitating a book carefully into place. Twilight sighed with relief, "Hmm. Still two hours before the princesses and Discord arrive. I guess I could catch up on some studying." She read a book on ancient Equestria. Then there was a knock on her door. "I wonder who that could be? The princesses would be really early..." She answered the door, "Hello?" "Hello, Twilight Sparkle." Trixie grinned evilly. Twilight gasped. To Be Continued... Chapter Two ~ The Return of Trixie {Part Two}Twilight gasped, "Trixie?! What are you doing here?! I thought the mayor banished you!" "Pfft, the Great Trixie has her ways. I'm not scared of your mayor. Not when I have a new ally." Trixie retorted. Twilight was curious now, "A new ally? Might I ask who that would be?" "Oh, if it isn't the purple alicorn. Princess Twilight Sparkle." Starlight came up from behind Trixie. "Not you again!" Twilight exclaimed. Starlight rolled her eyes, "Nice to see you too, princess..." "Why are you two here?" Twilight questioned. "It's nothing personal, only business. You understand." Trixie got a sack and put it over her head, tying it up. Twilight's magic wouldn't work since it was magic-proof, no doubt cast by Trixie. "Hey, let me out of here!" Twilight struggled in the bag, trying to kick free. She became tired of struggling and fell asleep. When she woke up, she was back in the caves above Ponyville. This time, it was a secret base inside. Twilight's horn was stuck in a tube above her head, connected to another table where it looked like another pony went. Her wings were also pinned down, as well as her limbs. "Let me go!" "Without explaining what this contraption does?" Starlight stated. Twilight observed the machine, "Fine." "This device allows a unicorn to sit on this side, and connect the tube to their horn. Meaning, if we drain you of your power, we possess all your magic. How would you like to be our first test-subject?" Starlight chuckled. Trixie laid on the table on the other side, and the tube was connected to her horn. Twilight gulped, afraid. Starlight switched the lever and Twilight's magic was transferred to Trixie. When Trixie was done, she had wings and more magical knowledge. She had become an alicorn. She laughed evilly, "I not only possess your power, but some of your features, too!" Starlight did the same thing and became an alicorn. Twilight was grey, and drained of power. "Do you have any idea what you're doing?! Do you know how dangerous this is? If I don't have my magic, harmony will fall apart in Equestria!" Twilight warned.
Chapter Three ~ Rainbow Dash's RaceIt was a sunny day, and Fluttershy was with Rainbow Dash in Cloudsdale. They had been clearing the clouds for Princess Celestia, as requested. After a long day of flying, they decided to stop at the Sunshine Cafe in Cloudsdale for lunch. "Thanks for helping me clear those clouds, Flutters!" Rainbow Dash said. "Anytime! I'm always glad to help." Fluttershy smiled, and then the waiter came to their table. The waiter asked, "What can I get for you two today?" "A daffodil and daisy sandwich with a hay-shake, please." Fluttershy replied. Rainbow Dash wasn't as polite with her order, "Just a chocolate shake for me." "Very well. I'll have it right out to you." The waiter turned around, to take the order inside to the chef. Rainbow Dash questioned, "So, how is Discord holding up with you, Fluttershy?" "Well, he's behaving a lot better than he was before. I think he's serious about staying reformed." Fluttershy grinned. Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes, "I still don't trust him." "When are you going to give him a chance? He could be nice." Fluttershy responded. Rainbow Dash just kept her straight face on, and then the waiter came back with their food, "Enjoy." Fluttershy took a bite of her sandwich, and Rainbow Dash began drinking her milkshake. "How are you with the Wonderbolt's Academy?" Fluttershy asked after a sip of her hay-shake. "Well...Spitfire's been talking about making me an official part of the team. She hasn't done it yet, but I've heard rumors going around during training." Rainbow Dash answered. "That's great, Rainbow! I bet you'll make an amazing Wonderbolt!" Fluttershy exclaimed. Rainbow Dash boasted a bit, "Well, I am the best flyer in all of Equestria. Plus, awesome." "That's why I said you'd be amazing at being a Wonderbolt." The pegasus smiled. They finished their food after that last sentence. "C'mon, let's go and get back to Ponyville. I think Pinkie's throwing a party later." Rainbow Dash retorted. "Okay." Fluttershy left a few bits on the table to pay for lunch, and then flew off with Rainbow Dash. A few minutes later, something caught Rainbow's eye. "Hey, who's that on the cloud? She looks familiar..." Rainbow Dash said peering in the distance. Fluttershy squinted, nothing but a cloud was in few, since another cloud overlapped the one with the pony on it. "I don't see anything." "Well, I'm gonna check this out. I'll catch up with you later." The rainbow pony said flying away. Rainbow Dash soared towards the cloud. "I'll see you later, then...I guess." Fluttershy murmured as she flew on. As Rainbow Dash approached the cloud, she began to realize who was on it. She gasped, "Hey! What are you doing here?!" "Well, well, if it isn't Rainbow Dash. The question should be, what are YOU doing here?" Lightning Dust stated. Rainbow Dash remarked, "I was clearing the skies. Why are you here?" "If you have to know, I'm watching over my little sister, but I can't find her." Lightning Dust growled. "Well, you seem like you are doing a great job keeping track of her." Rainbow Dash replied. Lightning Dust looked at her, "...I've got a filly to find. Nice talking." Fluttershy then flew up to the cloud with a small filly. "Um, I found this filly in Cloudsdale Park, and..." The filly shouted, "Sis! You are supposed to be looking after me! I'm gonna tell mom!" "Zap, just shut up, we're going home." Lightning scolded. Zap hollered, "I can get home myself! I'm not a baby!" "Don't talk to me like that! I'm your older sister, and I said we're leaving, now let's go, and stop acting like a baby!" Lightning Dust retorted. Fluttershy spoke, "U-Um, can't we talk this o-out..." "QUIET." Lightning Dust screamed. Fluttershy whimpered and started crying. "Hey, leave her alone!" Rainbow Dash stepped in. "Oh, is this your friend that you nearly demolished? I wish I would have made a bigger tornado." Lightning mocked. Zap asked, "Why do you have to be so mean to everypony?! You're the reason I have no friends! Everypony is scared of you!" Lightning looked at her sister with fire in her eyes, giving her a warning to be silent. "Just leave her be!" Rainbow Dash repeated. "What are you going to do if I don't?" Lightning dared. Rainbow Dash growled, "You wanna play it this way? Fine. A race with me, four o' clock, at Cloudsdale Park!" "You're on!" Lightning challenged. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash then went to a place where they could train. Fluttershy began singing, "Come on, Rainbow Dash, we've got a lot to do. You wanna beat Lightning Dust, don't you?" "Of course, but I don't need to train. All I've got is flying skills on my brain." Rainbow Dash sang. Lightning Dust was singing, "I'm gonna beat that Rainbow Crash. Thinks she's the toast of the town? Well, I say otherwise. Just wait at the race, I'll give her a big surprise!" Lightning and Rainbow sang in union, "I'm gonna win the race and take first place, nothing's gonna stop me, just try and do it! I will prove I am the best flyer, but there's something you should know, this isn't how winners play the game!" "I wish you could be just a little less dramatic, we're only in this race because of me. I feel somehow this is all my fault." Fluttershy sang again. Rainbow Dash also sung, "Don't worry, Flutters, I'll defend your pride. You don't need to curl up in a corner to hide." "I'll have my revenge, so much for a spotless reputation. Well, now the competition is mine. Just wait and see, I'm the best there'll ever be!" Lightning Dust sang. "But, sometimes revenge is a choice you have to make." Fluttershy sang. Rainbow Dash sung, "I came from a tougher generation, ain't no way I'm loosing today." Rainbow and Lightning sang together again, "I'm gonna win the race and take first place, nothing's gonna stop me, just try and do it! I will prove I am the best flyer, but there's something you should know, this isn't how winners play the game!" Fluttershy sang, "Practice hard, fly real fast, shut your lips and keep 'em closed, don't deny why, don't ever let them see you cry." Rainbow Dash and Lightning sang once more, "I'm gonna win the race and take first place, nothing's gonna stop me, just try and do it! I will prove I am the best flyer, but there's something you should know, this isn't how winners play the game!" "Are you ready, Rainbow Dash?" Fluttershy asked after the singing number was over. "Pfft, am I ready?! I was BORN ready, Fluttershy!" Rainbow Dash answered with confidence. Fluttershy shuttered, "Alright, then...good luck." "Won't need it." Rainbow Dash muttered. Lightning Dust leaned over to Zap before getting ready. "You're gonna clip that loser's wings, right?" "Right...but, sis, I don't know, this feels wrong." Zap replied. "I can't believe you'd say that, you little punk! I'm your big sister, you should be routing for me to win! Now go clip her wings!" Lightning shouted silently. Zap sighed irritably, "Fine!" She walked towards Rainbow Dash, but turned around and secretly clipped Lighting Dust's wings. She didn't feel a thing, and only flinched her wing. Zap only had enough time to clip one of her sister's, though. Zap walked over to Rainbow Dash and whispered before the race, "Good luck, Rainbow Dash!" "Thanks, kid. Enjoy the show." Rainbow responded. Fluttershy held up the flag, and then Rainbow Dash and Lightning Dust got into a charge position with their wings up in the air. After a glance at each other, Fluttershy waved the checkered flag without saying ready, set, go, and the two pegasus' instantly darted off into the sky. At first Rainbow Dash was ahead, and chuckled, but then Lightning Dust growled from behind, "Oh, no you don't!" She flew up so fast, that it made Rainbow Dash be pushed over to the side. "Hahaha! Sucker! W-Wait...what's wrong with my wing? Why can't I fly straight?! Whoa!" Lightning Dust began wobbling around in the sky until eventually she crash-landed off balance into a bush full of thorns. "Oww..." Rainbow Dash flew across the ribbon and was victorious, "Whoo! Hey, wait a minute, where's Lightning Dust?" Two paramedic pegasus' flew down to get Lightning and take her to Caring Oats Hospital in Ponyville. She woke up with Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Zap next to her bed. "Oh, are you okay, Lightning Dust?" Fluttershy asked. Lightning Dust groaned from being dizzy and slowly woke up, "Ugh...what happened? Where am I?" The doctor came in and said, "You're at Caring Oats Hospital with a wounded wing, I'm afraid." "Well, what happened with my wing?" Lightning asked worriedly. "We've discovered that your left wing has been clipped short of a few feathers needed for flying, they should grow back in time, though." He replied. "Wait! Does this mean I won't be able to fly anymore?!" Lightning questioned anxiously. "I'm sorry to say you won't be soaring anytime soon. Any clue as to how your wings were cut?" The doctor asked. "Uh, hey, look at the time! I'm gonna get to the cafeteria and get some grape juice!" Zap walked out of the room and down the hall. Lightning Dust replied, "Well, the only one I know who was at the race with wing-clippers had to be..." She let out a gasp then screamed at the top of her lungs, so loud the hospital shook, "ZAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPP!!!" THE END
Chapter Four ~ Crisis Among UsIt was a rainy day in Ponyville, Rarity was working on a design for her latest dress in her work-space at the boutique. That was when she heard a knock downstairs at her door, "Huh. I wonder who that could be?" She asked herself. Rarity went downstairs and used her magic to open the door, "Hiya, Rarity!" Sweetie Belle smiled. "Sweetie Belle! What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with mom and dad?" Rarity questioned. Sweetie Belle replied, "Well, they're right here." "Hello, dear! I know it's short notice, but your father and I need you to foal-sit Sweetie for the weekend. I need to go with him on a business trip to Manehatten, and we can't bring your sister." Rarity's mom explained. Rarity was surprised, "Um...this weekend? Mother, I have a fashion-line to work on..." "Great, thanks, honey! We'll see you Monday morning! Ta-ta!" Their parents both got in a taxi-carriage and went away. Sweetie Belle grinned, "I can't wait to play with you, Rarity! We're gonna have so much fun together!" "Oh, no we won't. I have a fashion-line to design, and I don't need you getting in my way. Do me a favor and stay out of my work-space. Go play with Scootaloo and Applebloom or something." Rarity suggested. "Uh, I can't...it's raining." Sweetie pointed out. Rarity groaned, "Oh, fine! Just stay out of my way!" She stomped off upstairs again. "Hmph." Sweetie Belle huffed. Then she got an idea, "Rarity's been upstairs all day, maybe if I make her some lunch, with my amazing cooking skills, she'll be in a better mood!" The filly went into the kitchen and got right to work on making her sister lunch. She had made a peanut-butter and jelly sandwich with a glass of milk. Sweetie Belle wasn't too good with magic still, but managed to levitate the plate of food balanced without dropping it. "Rarity, Rarity! Look what I made you!" Sweetie Belle smiled wide. Rarity looked at the sandwich, "Um, what is that?" "It's a peanut-butter and jelly sandwich with milk!" She responded. She forced a fake smile on her face, "Oh, lovely...thank you, Sweetie Belle." Her older sister levitated the plate, and looked at it. Sweetie Belle's eyes grew bigger and so did her grin, wanting her to eat it. Rarity took the sandwich and took a bite. She began having trouble chewing. "Um, Sweetie, how much peanut-butter did you put on this?" She asked muffled. "Well, I made my special Super-Duper Sticky Peanut-Butter Sandwich! I think peanut-butter sandwiches are better without jelly, but I did add a little jelly on it. Do you like it?" Sweetie Belle smiled. Rarity levitated the milk and drank it all, but it didn't clear away the peanut-butter still stuck in her teeth and mouth. She ran to the fridge, but there was no more milk. "Mmm!" She hollered in silence. She began running around until eventually she ran outside and drank the rain as it fell. "Agh...that's better..." "Um, Rarity...your mane..." Sweetie Belle stated. Rarity gasped, "What? WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY MANE?!" "Well..." Sweetie trailed off. Rarity ran to a mirror in her boutique and screamed at the top of her lungs, "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" She took a few breaths, and then continued, "M-My mane! It's wet! It's ruined, ru-u-uined!" "I'm sorry, Rarity, I thought you would like my sandwich..." Sweetie Belle was cut off by Rarity. "Like? Like! LIKE?! SWEETIE BELLE. THAT WAS WORSE THAN YOUR BURNT TOAST. Ugh! I positively HATE having a sister!" Rarity complained. Sweetie Belle frowned with her ears down, and then walked away just as Rarity did. Only, Rarity was with more anger. It stopped raining after a while, and Rarity spoke, "Sweetie Belle, I'm going to pick up some dinner for tonight, DON'T mess anything up while I'm gone, got it?" "Yes, ma'am!" Sweetie Belle saluted. She was walking by Rarity's room and there was part of a dress on the mannequin inside. "I know! I'll help Rarity with her work!" She began levitating random pieces of fabric, and winded up finishing the back-half of the dress. It looked like a fashion-disaster, but Sweetie Belle was proud of herself, and the thought she would please her sister. "Sweetie Belle, I'm home!" Rarity said before gasping, "W-What have you done to my beautiful, beautiful dress?!" "I finished it up for you!" She smiled. Rarity began to cry, but sucked in her tear and turned her sadness into rage, "Sweetie Belle, this dress was for Sapphire Shore's show Tuesday night! Now it's absolutely atrocious! That's it...go to your room!" Sweetie Belle didn't live with Rarity, but when she stayed, she had her own bedroom. "Fine! Excuse me for trying to be a good sister and help out!" Sweetie Belle stomped up the stairs and slammed the door. "Ugh! Why does she need to be so unappreciative?! I've done so much for her, but I only get yelled at!" Sweetie decided to draw in her room, since she couldn't really do anything else. "Sweetie Belle, come down for supper!" Rarity called up. Sweetie Belle sighed, "Coming..." She walked down the stairs, and Rarity set up the table. Rarity set down two plates of salad, two glasses of water, and some oats at each seat, and on the plate. Sweetie Belle levitated the fork by her plate, and scooped up a piece of salad, eating it. Rarity took a few oats first instead. "So, how are you enjoying your visit so far?" Rarity asked after a while of silence. "Oh, it's great." Sweetie Belle said with sarcasm, rolling her eyes. Rarity looked at her as she took a bite of salad, "You don't seem to be pleased too much." "I'm fine. I'm just hungry." Sweetie Belle lied, taking a another bite of salad and taking a drink of water. The phone rung. "I'll get it." Rarity said, getting up. She levitated the phone up to her ear and answered, "Hello, this is Rarity at Carousal Boutique, how can I help you?" "Yes, this is Filthy Rich. I noticed some of your dresses and designs in the front window. I was wondering if I could purchase one for my daughter." The voice replied. "Oh, of course! Though, the boutique is closed until morning. I shall see your daughter and you tomorrow. Have a goodnight." Rarity responded. Filthy Rich spoke, "Thank you." He hung up, and Rarity levitated the phone back onto the receiver. She took a deep breath and then went back into the kitchen, "Sweetie Belle, that was Filthy Rich. He is one of my best customers, so if you could please not bother him or his daughter tomorrow, I'd really appreciate it." Sweetie Belle choked on her salad, and then caught a hold of herself, "His d-daughter is coming?!" "Well, yes. He is buying a dress for her." Rarity replied. "You do know that his daughter is Diamond Tiara, right?" She asked. "Pfft, of course I do. She goes to your school, correct?" Rarity retorted. "Yeah! She's also the biggest bully ever!" Sweetie remarked. Rarity scoffed, "That is such a rude thing to say! I do hope you don't have this attitude in front of her." Sweetie Belle stammered, "W-What attitude?! I don't have an attitude! I'm telling the truth! She picks on me, Applebloom, and Scootaloo! All blank-flanks!" "My, Sweetie Belle, you are being a drama-queen today! You know what, after you eat dinner, straight to bed!" Rarity scolded. "But-" Sweetie Belle was cut off again. Rarity repeated, "Straight to bed!" "I'm done anyways..." Sweetie Belle pouted, pushing her plate away from her, going up to her room. Her bedroom had been across the hall from Rarity's. She climbed into bed and drifted off to sleep. The next morning she woke up, and her mane was in a frizzy mess. She went down the stairs, half-asleep. Rarity gasped and started ranting, "Sweetie Belle! It's 10:30 in the morning! We have ponies coming over soon! And what is wrong with your mane?! This simply won't do! Here, let me fix it." She used her magic to brush her sister's mane really quick into it's normal state. "Ugh! I'm fine!" Sweetie Belle backed away. That was when the doorbell rang. Rarity gasped, "They're here!" She cleared her throat and answered the door, "Hello, Mr. Rich and Diamond. I'm so glad you were both able to make it to Carousal Boutique. Please, browse for a while, and let me know when you've made a selection! We have many fine dresses!" "Thank you, Rarity." Filthy Rich said. Diamond Tiara chuckled when she saw Sweetie Belle, "Well, well, well. If it isn't Sweetie Belle. Why are you here?" "Um, I live here." Sweetie Belle stated. Diamond replied, "Oh, that explains the lack of pizzazz." She laughed. "Grr..." Sweetie growled. "Go look for your dumb dress already." "Fine. Let's see what your stylish sister came up with." Diamond remarked. Filthy Rich looked at Diamond and then a dress, "What do you think of this one, Diamond?" "Ugh...not my color." She complained. "What about this one?" Rarity asked, levitating a dress. "It's my newest creation!" "Hmm...no. I need to look better than anypony at Silverspoon's birthday party." Diamond retorted. Sweetie Belle muttered to herself, "If this snob doesn't stop insulting my sister's dresses..." "Oh, I like that one!" Diamond pointed at an amazing dress in the back on a mannequin. Rarity looked down at the filly, "I'm sorry to say that this is a dress I made for Sweetie Belle." "Why would you make your talent-less sister a dress?" Diamond scoffed. Sweetie Belle was in the back, about to cry, and frowned. "Talent-less? I beg your pardon, but have you ever heard Sweetie's singing voice?" "You mean that terrible one Scootaloo wrote and preformed?" She questioned. "Sweetie Belle wrote that song, and she didn't sing so much in that song. You should be more careful of your words, and think before you say them." Rarity glared. Diamond Tiara had a daring look on her face, "Okay, I'll speak my mind. All of these dresses are horrible! None of them meet my interest, and I'm going to another boutique! You can stay here with your lame sister and keep making your even lamer clothes you call dresses! Come on, dad, let's go to the Couture Clothing Boutique across town." "Alright, sweetheart." Filthy Rich replied, "Thanks anyways for your service. I apologize for my daughter's spiteful behavior. Good day." They both left and Rarity looked down at Sweetie Belle. "Sweetie Belle...I'm sorry I didn't believe you when you told me Diamond Tiara was a bully. The way she criticized my work, well...it hurt..." Rarity said. Sweetie answered, "You mean like how you treated me when I worked hard on your lunch and dress?" "Well, that dress wasn't exactly the greatest..." Rarity stated. "I guess I can agree with that..." Sweetie Belle remarked. Rarity continued on, "You show that you have a passion for dress-making and potential, though! I'd be more than happy to teach you!" "Thanks, Rarity! Um, but...what about the sandwich?" Sweetie Belle questioned. Rarity chuckled nervously, "Well, I think you need to just make a less sticky peanut-butter sandwich. Hehehe..." "I can do that." Sweetie Belle smiled and laughed back. THE END
Chapter One ~ The Return of Trixie {Part One}It was a dark night. There was a unicorn standing on the cliffs above Ponyville. However, this wasn't just any ordinary mare. It was Trixie Lulamoon. Who claimed to be the most powerful unicorn in all of Equestria. Months after Twilight's coronation in Canterlot, Trixie had envied her old foe. Even if she apologized so long ago. Trixie even regretted she said sorry. She stared down at Ponyville, towards Twilight's castle and spoke, "You will pay for everything you've taken from me, Twilight Sparkle. All the fame and glory you have should be mine!" The wind roared past her ears. "Ugh, this dreadful wind is messing up my mane. I need to find shelter!" She looked around, and eventually saw a cave. Trixie ran towards it for protection of the windy cliff. "Finally. Now the Great Trixie can relax." She sat against the cave wall, igniting her horn for light. That was when Trixie heard an unfamiliar voice. "So, you are the Great and Powerful Trixie Lulamoon?" The voice echoed from deeper in the cave. Trixie scoffed, "Thee one and only. Why? Have you heard of me?" "Much, yes. I heard of your magical abilities, and I think we could help each other out here." The voice replied. Trixie asked, "What do you mean?" The voice responded, "Have you ever heard of...Princess Twilight Sparkle?" The mare revealed herself from the shadows of the cave. "Yes, and who are you?" Trixie questioned. "I am Starlight Glimmer. A simple pony of equality. All cutiemarks should be forbidden. Everypony thinks they are so special? Everypony thinks they're so much better than everypony else? Well, I say not! My plan would have carried on through just fine if that alicorn hadn't interfered!" She exclaimed. "But, your cutiemark is what gives you your power...isn't it?" Trixie retorted. "Oh, Trixie...there is so much you need to learn..." Starlight grinned and walked to the side of the cave. She started to sing, "They weren't kidding when they said I was well, a bit different. Sure my magic could turn their lives tragic, but isn't that the point? And I fortunately know a little spell, a talent I've always possessed. Lately I've been blunt and lonely, but ever so slowly will I have my revenge! Poor little ponies. In pain, in need, I saw ponies all about with greed. Those cutiemarks were certainly a pest, but who will ever give them a little rest? They seek me for my help, all this asking and hoping, but do I help them? Yes, I do. Now this has happened once or twice, someponies just couldn't pay the price. And I'm afraid I had to let them all go. Yes, I have had the common compliant, but to the world, I'm a saint to those poor little ponies. Have we got a deal, Trixie?" Trixie replied, "If I go with you, wouldn't that mean my cutiemark would be removed?" "No, no. You'll have your cutiemark, you will need your magic. I'll explain more about that a bit later." Starlight remarked. Trixie answered, "Umm...all right." "Ahahaha...oh, but there is one more thing we have yet to discuss, the subject of payment." Starlight added. Trixie looked at her, "I um...I don't have much..." "The only thing I am asking for from you is a hundred bits." Starlight stated. "A hundred bits--?!?!" Trixie shouted. Starlight Glimmer sung again, "Oh, don't worry, you'll have your magic, you'll have Twilight Sparkle in your grasp, so what do you say? Together we shall rule Equestria, and no pony will stop us! Think about it! Anything you've wanted and more!" "Everything I've wanted and more?" Trixie repeated "Yes! Now are you in or out?!" Starlight pressured on her. "You're running out of time, do you want this dish served cold or do you want to give up everything you could ever hold?" "I-I-I'm in!" Trixie declared, she paid her the hundred bits. Starlight continued singing, "A fine choice you've made indeed, ponies will soon see cutiemarks that they won't need. We can do whatever we want freely without our talents holding us back!" They sang together, "Those poor little ponies." "I've made my choice, I feel it's right, I'll help you rule over the land, our task is now at hoof!" Trixie sung. "Those poor little ponies." They sang again. "Now that you've paid, we have much work to do, so we should start to get on a role." Starlight stated. Trixie chuckled, "Twilight won't ever see this coming!" "Those friends of hers won't either!" Starlight added on. They both sang one last time, "Those poor little ponies!" Then they both laughed evilly, walking out of the cave. Meanwhile, on the other side of Ponyville, Twilight was freaking out over yet another visit from Princess Celestia. Only this time, Princess Luna and Discord were coming with her. Why she would even consider bringing Discord? Twilight had no clue. She must think that he's officially reformed, Twilight thought. Twilight had been cleaning all morning, and Spike was still sleeping. The castle was so huge, she hoped Spike would wake up soon to lend a hoof. "Ugh! No! This book is covered in dust!" Twilight levitated a feather-duster and was certain to get every speck of dust off the book. "Oops, missed a spot!" She dusted over it. Spike heard her running around the castle and woke up still half-asleep. He yawned, "Twilight, what's wrong? I'm trying to sleep..." "Spike! Do you have ANY idea what today is?!" Twilight exclaimed. Spike thought for a moment and shrugged, "The first day of Summer?" "EXACTLY! That means Princess Celestia is coming to see how things are running in Ponyville, and she needs to speak with me about the Summer Sun Celebration this year!" Twilight explained. Spike replied, "Ugh, I'll help clean if it's such a big deal to you. Sheesh." "Thank you, and it is." Twilight began to clean some more. "But why? She comes for a visit every other month, and it's been fine." Spike said. Twilight looked at him, "This is royalty we're talking about! Everything has to be absolutely perfect! Don't you understand that?!" "Okay, Ms. Perfectionist..." Spike trailed off after Twilight growled. "You know what, Spike? Why don't you go and take a walk? I think it'll be beneficial for the both of us." Twilight said irritated. Spike rolled his eyes, "Whatever." He dropped the broom and walked to Ponyville. He muttered to himself, "Why does she want everything to be spotless? It isn't like how when the parasprites were here. Sure, that was a disaster, but we cleaned all of Ponyville for no reason! I just don't get it!" "Hi, Spike! Um...are you alright?" Fluttershy asked. Spike hadn't noticed that he was in the market-place when he bumped into her. "Hey, Fluttershy...and yeah, I just wish everypony, especially Twilight, would stop freaking out about Princess Celestia's visit with Luna and Discord..." Spike had been cut off by her. "Princess Celestia is coming to Ponyville?! Why didn't you say so?! Oh my, I should tell Angel and clean my home. I'll have to catch up with you later, Spike, sorry and bye!" Fluttershy flew off quicker than usual, but didn't fly terribly high, either. "Ugh! Even Fluttershy is flipping out! It's just a visit from a princess! WHY DOES EVERYPONY FREAK ABOUT THE PRINCESSES VISITING?!" Spike exclaimed loudly. It had echoed. A random pony gasped, "The princesses are coming to Ponyville?! Ahh!" The market-place was empty within seconds as Spike was trampled on. "Oh, sure. Don't worry about the dragon. Just step wherever you'd like!" Spike grumbled. He sighed and decided to go to Sugar Cube Corner for a snack. Meanwhile, Twilight had nearly been done cleaning. "And...there!" She said, levitating a book carefully into place. Twilight sighed with relief, "Hmm. Still two hours before the princesses and Discord arrive. I guess I could catch up on some studying." She read a book on ancient Equestria. Then there was a knock on her door. "I wonder who that could be? The princesses would be really early..." She answered the door, "Hello?" "Hello, Twilight Sparkle." Trixie grinned evilly. Twilight gasped. To Be Continued...
Chapter Two ~ The Return of Trixie {Part Two}Twilight gasped, "Trixie?! What are you doing here?! I thought the mayor banished you!" "Pfft, the Great Trixie has her ways. I'm not scared of your mayor. Not when I have a new ally." Trixie retorted. Twilight was curious now, "A new ally? Might I ask who that would be?" "Oh, if it isn't the purple alicorn. Princess Twilight Sparkle." Starlight came up from behind Trixie. "Not you again!" Twilight exclaimed. Starlight rolled her eyes, "Nice to see you too, princess..." "Why are you two here?" Twilight questioned. "It's nothing personal, only business. You understand." Trixie got a sack and put it over her head, tying it up. Twilight's magic wouldn't work since it was magic-proof, no doubt cast by Trixie. "Hey, let me out of here!" Twilight struggled in the bag, trying to kick free. She became tired of struggling and fell asleep. When she woke up, she was back in the caves above Ponyville. This time, it was a secret base inside. Twilight's horn was stuck in a tube above her head, connected to another table where it looked like another pony went. Her wings were also pinned down, as well as her limbs. "Let me go!" "Without explaining what this contraption does?" Starlight stated. Twilight observed the machine, "Fine." "This device allows a unicorn to sit on this side, and connect the tube to their horn. Meaning, if we drain you of your power, we possess all your magic. How would you like to be our first test-subject?" Starlight chuckled. Trixie laid on the table on the other side, and the tube was connected to her horn. Twilight gulped, afraid. Starlight switched the lever and Twilight's magic was transferred to Trixie. When Trixie was done, she had wings and more magical knowledge. She had become an alicorn. She laughed evilly, "I not only possess your power, but some of your features, too!" Starlight did the same thing and became an alicorn. Twilight was grey, and drained of power. "Do you have any idea what you're doing?! Do you know how dangerous this is? If I don't have my magic, harmony will fall apart in Equestria!" Twilight warned.
