90 Days of Famine

Day 3

Time: 3:45 PM

Journal Entry 4

Something is definitely going on with Spike. Today when I woke up, he was gone again. Yes, he was at Rarity's, discussing matters which once again did not concern me. Or so they say.

I don't know. Maybe I'm just being paranoid. Why would Spike do that, and at times like these?

I haven't had anything to eat all day aside from another small portion of cake mix. My stomach has been growling. Other ponies have been more active, more aggressive. Nopony wants to risk their hidden food stashes being found.

Oh, I almost forgot about Rainbow Dash! She didn't leave. I guess she just wanted to look after me. I don't really mind that she's staying. I just don't understand why.

She's been extremely friendly, though. This morning, she went back to Cloudsdale and grabbed a variety of fruits for us. If only all of Cloudsdale could give us some...

Spike is cleaning up my library. I needed to punish him somehow for being so sneaky. I can't quite decide whether or not I care what he's doing, but right now I'm leaning more towards the "care" side. If Spike is up to no good with Rarity, I want to know so I can stop it.

Yet, that sounds silly. What could those two possibly be doing? I bet they're just in some sort of romantic phase and don't want me to know.

Rainbow Dash is trying to get me out of the castle. The Mayor needs me for something. I sure hope this is good news!

I'll write more once I discover what she needs. And maybe after I get more food, too. Until next time.

-Twilight Sparkle

Day 3

Time: 6:35 PM

Journal Entry 5

That was a long conversation. The mayor and I had to decide what exactly it was that we wished to do with her news. The council had made contact with Celestia, and she returned quite quickly.

For my own future reference, and for my reader's convenience, I have taped the letter in down below.

Dear Ponyville,

I don't know what to do. I apologize for this, but I am unable to help your cause. You see, three other towns have just reported the same problem. Canterlot is one of them. I'm so hungry, mayor. I can't help Ponyville until I myself am not dying. I hope you understand. I'd suggest taking our route for now and putting up a patrol near the thief site. Look for anything unusual. Sorry I can't be of more help.

-Princess Celestia

That didn't add up. Not only did somepony steal an entire season's worth of food, but they stole that much from three cities, one of which is the largest in Equestria? This definitely isn't right. Something tells me we're up against more than a thief.

The mayor and I finally came upon an agreement. Starting tomorrow, Mayor Mare and the council will form a night patrol that will focus on Sweet Apple Acres. Spike tried to convince us not to. His reasons were valid, as they described the potential anger of Applejack's family, but we knew it was for the best. Better to have them angry than dead, I think.

Rainbow Dash hasn't left since she got us the food. I'm starting to worry. She's acting strange. Everypony around here is. Spike and Rarity behind my back, Rainbow Dash always helping me... Almost like they know something I don't.

Or, perhaps I'm being paranoid. AGAIN.