90 Days of Famine

Day 2

Time: 6:45 PM

Journal Entry 2

I've decided to continue writing in this journal. I'm going to use it to document what happens, in case things take a turn for the worse. I know it won't come to that, though. I hope...

Today, I made another trip to Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack had yet to receive any sort of help with the situation. For now, we'll just have to live with it. We have no farm to rely on.

Perhaps I should send Celestia a letter? Or... I'm sure the mayor has it covered.

On a happier note, I discovered we aren't COMPLETELY out of food. Pinkie Pie had been stocking up some desserts and ingredients in the cellar of Sugarcube Corner. This was originally to prepare for Gummy's birthday party, but our survival is a bit more important. It wasn't difficult to convince her to ration it out to everypony. Today's lunch was one cup of cake mix, with exactly three sprinkles per pony.

Because children can survive with a lot less, the rations for them were a bit different. Anypony who has yet to mature receives exactly half of the consumables as everypony who is no longer an adolescent.

I'm beginning to worry. It is possible that Mayor Mare doesn't get help. Perhaps it is time to leave, before it's too late. Of course, I couldn't leave my friends. My home. They need my help.

After I had eaten my food, I went to Fluttershy's cottage with Spike. When we passed Rarity's, I couldn't help but notice him glance over there. Something was definitely up.

I don't like nagging, but it was possible this was something rather bad, considering they didn't want to talk about it. I pressed him for information.

Despite my efforts, I received none of the sort.

When we arrived at Fluttershy's, Spike and I chatted with her. We mostly discussed ways we may be able to stop the famine, but a few other concerns of hers were addressed. Mainly, she wanted to know if there was some way we could save her animals.

I proposed we could send them to the Canterlot castle's garden, but she said the animals there were too independent and wouldn't help them survive. I assured her they would be okay, before noticing the time. Spike and I had to get home.

We just ate dinner, by the way. I found some apples up in our cupboard. Spike ate one, I ate the other. I probably should have saved them. I'm so stupid sometimes...

Anyway, that's all for now. I may write again before I sleep.

-Twilight Sparkle

Day 2

Time: 10:05 PM

Journal Entry 3

Up until about an hour ago, Spike and I were doing pretty bad. I know I for one am very hungry. At least, I was until Rainbow Dash came crashing through my window. Now, she has resources in Cloudsdale. Anytime she wants, she can just go get some food from them. She brought me some apples and some carrots, which I gratefully consumed. She also got some gems for Spike. How they have these resources in Cloudsdale, I don't know.

After I filled up my stomach, Rainbow Dash decided she'd spend the night at my place. In case anything went wrong. I wasn't really sure what she meant by that, but I'm sure I'll find out. Things are looking pretty bleak.

It's getting really late now. Rainbow Dash is fast asleep, and Spike is attempting to follow suit. I guess I'm keeping him up.

It's kind of nice to see Rainbow helping out like that. She's always so energetic, athletic and cocky. To see her being as generous as Rarity, well... It just proves how much she cares.

Spike is whining about my horn light. I guess I'll have to put it out and let him, and myself, get some sleep. Hopefully things all clear up tomorrow. I have a feeling that won't be the case.

-Twilight Sparkle