Chapters Chapter 1: Meeting the press/The Big News
Two weeks ago, after Tirek's defeat
Twilight was panicking with the swarm of reporters and fan fillies that looked like they were out for blood. Twilight cast a reinforcement spell on the door, to try and buy some time. She then quickly made her way back to where her friends and family were, "Is everything alright Twilight?" Cadence asked.
"Well, other than a pack of rabid reporters and fan fillies outside the castle walls, everything is just peachy!" Twilight replied nervously, twiddling her hooves.
"Ugh, I hate the paparazzi!" Heiru commented.
"Well, it doesn't look like we have a lot of options. Those guys look like they want you guys," Shade commented, as he looked out the window.
"So our choices either try to teleport out of the castle or face the media," Toby suggested.
"Well, seeing as how they'll hunt us down, I guess we will just have to face them, whether we like it or not," Silver said, as some uncertain murmurs came from the children, including his brothers, "C'mon guys, we save lives all the time! We're no strangers to the press," he added.
"Yeah, I guess you're right," Stealth commented.
"Well, seeing as how they won't leave us alone either way, we may as well bulk up some courage and head outside," Conner said, admitting defeat. With heavy sighs, the children all nodded reluctantly.
"Don't worry sweetie pie, I'll be with you all the way!" Silver Spoon said, hugging Toby from behind.
"Ok, lets do this," Lance grumbled, as they all made their way to the front of the castle.
Way in the northern part of Equestria, about twenty kilometers west of the Crystal Empire stood the most fearsome prison in the world, Frostbite Prison. Inside these walls, in the maximum security wing held a cell belonging to a person by the name of George Cunningham. Without warning, the door exploded off the hinges to reveal a short man with brown hair, green eyes, and an evil smirk on his face, as he left his cell. He began taking out guards left and right, before pressing a button that released the other inmates. The active guards rushed to where George was, "Lets dance," he said in a think Russian accent. He then went to attack each of the guards, effortlessly knocking them all away. A few moments later, he mysteriously emerged from a muddy bog just outside the prison, "Time to light the fireworks," he said, as he pressed a detonator, and the entire prison exploded.
Halfway across Ponyville, a unicorn stallion in a fancy suit saw the commotion coming from Twilight's castle, "Hmm, what could be going on here?" he asked himself. Just then he heard a ringing coming from his pocket, "Hello?" he asked, answering his phone.
"Hello number two," a deep male voice, belonging to George, answered.
"Ah, number one! What's going on?" the stallion asked.
"I am on my way. We shall proceed with plans exactly as we agreed," George replied.
Looking over at the castle, the stallion noticed one human in particular. He looked exactly like his partner, except he was wearing glasses, "Actually, I think we can add one more step to the plan," the stallion said.
"Oh, and what would that be?" George asked.
"Meet me at the warehouse district, just outside of a flyspeck of a town called Ponyville. I'll explain everything then," the stallion replied.
"Alright, I will see you shortly," George said, hanging up the pay phone he was using. Once he was far enough away, he pressed his detonator, and the payphone exploded, as he chuckled evilly.
Opening the doors, Cory led the children out through the sea of reporters all asking questions at the same time, and the fillies, all wanting to get their pictures taken with one of the children, "QUIET!" Echo-Echo called.
"Listen, we will answer any questions you guys may have, but you all must be patient," Chris said to the crowd, as one hoof went up.
"What was it like defeating that monstrosity?" one reporter asked.
"To be totally honest, it was nerve wracking," Josh replied.
"Yeah, we never anticipated the battle to be that difficult," Raiden added, as a hoof of a fan went up.
"I want a picture with you, Conner!" she called. Conner blushed out of embarrassment, but Nyx hugged his arm tightly, not wanting to share her coltfriend with anyone else. Just then, another hoof went up, belonging to a reporter.
"What are your plans for the future?" she asked.
"Wow, to be honest, we never really thought that far ahead," Timmy replied.
"Well, we're going to continue protecting Ponyville and Canterlot," Silver said, motioning to his brothers and the Nega Titans.
"I plan on playing the piano," Toby added.
"We want to help Mommy at Sugarcube Corner!" Melody and Clover replied, as one more hoof went up.
"Prince Nathan, rumor has it that you're dating a farm filly, true?" the reporter asked.
Nathan and Applebloom blushed fiercely at the question, "Well, she does have a nice figure," Nathan replied, as Applebloom hugged the bat winged boy.
"Well, what does she have that fillies like me don't have?!" one filly demanded.
"Like ah said, her figures the best thing Ah've ever laid mah eyes on. Plus, Ah've always had a thing for farm girls," Nathan replied, as Applebloom nuzzled closer to him.
"Alright, this'll cover it for the Q&A session," Silver said, as the children went around signing autographs. After about half an hour of autograph signing, the fans and the reporters left.
"Well, back into the castle!" Kelly said, as they all went back inside. Once they were back in the party room, they saw the others huddled around a television set.
"Breaking news! This just in: George Cunningham, the most dangerous human in existence has escaped the Frostbite Maximum Security Detention Center!" a griffon reporter said.
"This incident has him at the number one spot of Equestria's most wanted list, right after the Mysterious Turtle, who's identity is still unknown," another griffon added.
"With this guy on the loose, it may not be safe for the children to be outside, most of all Toby," Shining Armor commented.
"Why's that?" the adults and other human children turned to see the Children of Harmony.
"Because, well, take a look," Twilight said. The children all gasped at the sight of the mug shot of George: he looked exactly like Toby, minus the glasses, and he had a mole on his lip.
"Oh boy, maybe I better not go out until this guys caught," Toby said with a heavy sigh.
"Now hold on, the news just said that George escaped. It never said where he was going," Discord pointed out.
"And we've got Pegasi keeping watch from the sky's," Rainbow said.
"Well, we'd better play it safe," Twilight said.
"By the way, how is another human here without us knowing?" Cadence asked.
"Well, before your planet was destroyed, there were some humans on Earth who knew of our existence, so they had asked me and Luna to hold all prisoners deemed too dangerous for any of their prisons," Celestia replied.
"And with their best prison shut down, there was no other alternative," Luna added.
"Wait, their best prison?" Silver Spoon asked.
"Most likely they're talking about the Alcatraz Prison. It was one of the best prisons for holding real bad criminals, like Al Capone. It was an island prison, with the only way to escape was to get through the bay. However, the waters are shark infested, so breaking out of Alcatraz is pretty much impossible," Shade explained.
"And rumor has it that the island is haunted by the spirits of the prisoners, still trapped after Alcatraz was shutdown," Amber added.
"PUH-LEASE, there's no scientific evidence of spirits or ghosts," Trinity stated.
"Not true. There were some TV shows that said Alcatraz was haunted," Josh replied.
"Really?" Trinity asked, surprised, which her brother nodded.
"But back to the matter at hand, this George guys could be trouble, so we all need to keep an eye on Toby until his capture," Twilight said, which the others nodded in agreement, unaware of what was happening, right under their noses.
"Hey, what's the camera still doing here?" Mike asked, as Snips and Snails walked in.
"Oh no! Disaster! This can only mean one thing!" Snails said.
"Doggone it, you're right! It looks like someone's ordered a sequel," Snips said. The two colts laughed, as they walked off, with Toby entering in white and yellow tuxedo.
Chapter 2: The Toby and George switcharoo
The next few days went by like any other in Ponyville, and Toby was out with Silver Spoon, in her Anthro form, "You guys must've been amazing in the battle," Silver Spoon said, as they got some ice cream.
"To be honest, it was nerve wracking with all that power," Toby said, as he fed his fillyfriend some of her ice cream, which she wagged her tail. Toby loved it when she wagged her tail.
"I'll say it was. I heard you guys destroyed at least twelve acres of land where the fight took place," Silver Spoon said, as she fed Toby his ice cream.
"Did we, really?" Toby asked, which Silver Spoon nodded, "Wow, must've gone a little overboard with the attacks," he commented, feeding the gray filly.
"Well, if it was to defeat that awful monster, then it was well worth it," Silver Spoon replied, as she fed Toby.
"Yeah, I have to agree with you on that," Toby said, as he fed Silver Spoon the last of her ice cream, as Silver Spoon fed Toby the last of his.
"Well, I heard there's some carnival games in town, why not we go play some?" Silver Spoon suggested, brushing her tail under Toby's chin. Toby really loved it when she brushed her tail under his chin. With a vigorous nod, Toby and Silver Spoon made their way to the carnival grounds.
"Alright Number Two, what is plan?" George asked his partner.
"Well, there's a look a like of you in this trashy town, so if we can get him out of the picture, we can use it as an opportunity to get closer to the Canterlot Jewel vaults," the stallion replied.
"Hmm, a fiendishly clever idea, but how to execute it?" George pondered, when he saw his double with Silver Spoon, getting some lemonade, "Ah, I think I have plan," George said evilly, "I will wait in bathrooms. The little kid over there has to go to the bathroom at some point in time," he explained.
"Good idea," the stallion said, as George left to the bathrooms, completely unnoticed by the on lookers.
"Alright, last ball, and I just need one last stack of bottles," Toby said, as he tried aiming at the last stack of bottles at a carnival game. With a concentrated mind, Toby threw the ball, knocking down all the bottles, winning the game.
"Alright kid, what do you want?" the game vendor asked.
"See anything you want babe?" Toby asked Silver Spoon, who giggled at her nickname.
"Well, I really want that seal," Silver Spoon replied, pointing at a white seal plushy. The vendor took down the doll, and gave it to the gray filly, "So Sweetie Pie, what do you want to do now?" she asked.
"Well, I need to use the bathroom real quick, so I'll be right back," Toby replied, as he walked over to the bathroom. As soon as he entered the bathroom, he was hit on the back of his head, knocking him out. Then, a mysterious figure loomed over him, and planted a fake mole on his lip.
"Alright, now for his glasses," George said, taking Toby's glasses, and using some tan colored makeup to cover his mole, "Its not easy being mean," he said, as he wrapped Toby in his cloak, and took his jacket, and walked out of the bathroom.
Waking up from being knocked out, Toby looked around, for any trace of who or what knocked him out. He then noticed his jacket and glasses were missing, and he was wearing a black cloak, "Where did this come from?" Toby asked himself, before he remembered what he had come in for.
Walking out of the bathroom, George, disguised as Toby, was trying to look as inconspicuous as possible. He thought he was in the clear, before a voice called out, "SWEETIE PIE! Over here!" George turned to see Silver Spoon waving at him. He realized his disguise was perfect, because he thought that if Silver Spoon thought he was Toby, he could fool anybody, "You sure got out fast Toby," Silver Spoon said.
Realizing he didn't sound like Toby, George did the next best thing; impersonating the young child, "Uh, yes, that's right, yeah, I'm Toby," 'Toby' said, trying to act natural.
"You ok? Your voice sounds a bit scratchy," Silver Spoon asked.
"Oh, well, it might've been something I drank, may have gone down the wrong pipe," 'Toby' lied.
"Well, why don't we continue walking around the carnival?" Silver Spoon asked, wagging her tail.
"Sure, but don't wag you tail," 'Toby' said, which etched a look of confusion on Silver Spoon's face.
"But, I thought you said you love it when I wag my tail?" the gray filly asked.
"I did? Oh, uh, I mean of course! How forgetful of me," 'Toby' lied.
"So, does that mean I can wag it?" Silver Spoon asked.
"Of course, it makes you more cuter that way," 'Toby' lied, 'This Toby kid has weird taste in girls,' he thought to himself, as the two walked around.
After exiting the bathroom, Toby looked around for his filly friend, only to see that she had disappeared, "Where'd she go?" Toby asked himself.
"Its him!" Toby heard a mare cry, as everyone at the fair grounds glared daggers at him.
"Its George Cunningham!" a stallion called, as the authorities came in.
"W-wait, don't any of you recognize me?" Toby asked, as the guards slapped cuffs on him.
"Its all over George," the lead guard said.
"W-wait, my name is Toby Mason! You guys have the wrong human!" Toby cried, as he was thrown into a prison cart, and was taken away.
After spending the next few hours with Silver Spoon, George was escorted back to Toby's home, "I had a really great time today Sweetie Pie," Silver Spoon said, as she leaned in for a kiss, which 'Toby' reluctantly returned.
"As did I cupcake," 'Toby' lied.
"Well, I guess I'll see you later then," Silver Spoon said, brushing her tail under 'Toby's' chin.
"I will see you later too, my love," 'Toby' said. Once the gray filly was out of sight, George spat, "BLECH! I can't believe this 'Toby' boy would kiss such a brat," he complained to himself, as he opened the door, and entered the cottage.
"Oh, Toby, we were just waiting for you," Ashley said, as Serenity came and hugged her 'brother', not knowing he was the escaped convict.
"Well, I'm here now, aren't I?" 'Toby' asked, just as he felt something jabbing his leg. He looked down to see a white bunny, not looking pleased to see him.
"Angel, shame on you!" Fluttershy scolded, "You know better than to try and hurt Toby," she added, giving Angel a very angry glare. Angel chittered, but Fluttershy held up a hoof, "I don't want to here it! There won't be any carrot cake for you tonight, mister," she scolded.
"Don't be so hard on him," 'Toby' said.
"I don't want to be, but he needs to be punished for trying to hurt you," Fluttershy said.
"Well, I'm tired, so I will go to bed now," 'Toby' lied, for he had a plan, once everyone was asleep.
"Well, alright, Serenity, why don't you go with him?" Fluttershy asked, as she and Ashley kissed the filly and the 'boy', on their heads, as the two went upstairs.
A few hours later, after making sure the green filly was fast asleep, along with everyone else in the house, George quietly snuck out of the house, and ran towards where he was meeting his partner. After a few minutes, George had arrived at an abandoned warehouse. Opening the door, he saw his partner standing over a table, "Sorry I am late Number Two, but it took a long time for everyone to fall asleep," George said.
"No matter. Here's the plan; I've already scouted the museum for any cameras around where our objective is. Thankfully, there weren't any. I have the copies of the paintings right here," Bowser said, holding up some scrolled posters.
"Good work Number Two. If we pull this crime off, our names will go down in history as the first living creatures to steal the royal Canterlot Jewels! My name first, then space bar, space bar, space bar, your name," George said, as he stroked the keys on a piano that was conveniently in the warehouse. He and Bowser wondered who had put it there in the first place, or why a piano was in a ware house.
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Chapter 3: Team up: Meeting an 'Expo Planner'
The next morning, police and other law enforcing agencies were scattered around an art museum in Manehatten. Among these, five individuals, two humans, Shade and Will, two griffons, Gilda and Greta, and a minotaur, Iron Will, were investigating the crime scene, when they all bumped into each other. And awkward silence was present, as they all stared at each other, before one of the humans broke the silence, "CIA," Shade said, as he and Will held up their badges.
"Interpol! What's Princess Celestia's crime investigator agency doing here? We've got all sorts of high end training with situations like this, not to mention our badges are bigger," Iron Will said, as he and the two griffons presented their badges, which were larger than Shade and Will's.
"Well, this is Equestria, so this is our jurisdiction," Will argued.
"Also, these are our travel badges," Shade said, as he and Will pulled out even larger badges, "Here's our REAL badges," he boasted.
"Ah, well, you were obviously looking at the wrong badges!" Iron Will argued, as he pulled out a badge that was practically chest plate armor.
Feeling that their badges were insignificant, Shade and Will admitted defeat, "Alright, Buster," Will said.
"My name is Iron Will!" Iron Will yelled.
"Alright, Iron, looks like the five of us are going to have to work together, but that doesn't mean we have to like it," Will said.
"Well, we didn't like you two the first moment we met," Gilda argued.
"Well we never liked you BEFORE we met you!" Shade argued, as the five went to work.
"So, what are we looking at?" Greta asked.
"Well, two priceless paintings were stolen, and one odd painting of an obscure griffon colonel," Will replied, holding up some documents.
"This has all the markings of the Turtle," Iron Will said angrily.
"What's a Turtle?" Will asked.
"The second most wanted criminal in the world, and Iron Will's personal nemesis! Unfortunately, his identity is still a mystery," Iron Will replied.
"No seriously, what's a Turtle?" Will asked.
"Oh, its a reptile often found in bodies of water with shells around their bodies," Shade replied.
"Hmm, interesting," Will said, feeling a connection between turtles and Pokemon like the Squirtle evolution tree.
"AHA!" Iron Will cried, as he picked up a gold coin with a turtle on it, "Just as Iron Will suspected, the Turtle was here! Coins like there are the Turtles calling card!" Iron Will explained, as a delivery pony came in with two ridiculously large packages.
"Packages for Shade and Will," the pony said.
"That would be us," Will said, as he and Shade signed some papers.
"And here're your ropes," the pony said, giving the two humans some rope. With a mighty tug, the two pulled the ropes, and the wrapping on the package, revealing to badges bigger than Iron Will himself. The minotaur in question, and the two griffons grimaced at their defeat.
It was morning in Ponyville, and in the caste of friendship, Twilight and friends and family were all sat down to a nice breakfast, "Hey guys, listen to this," Shining Armor said, presenting the newspaper he was reading. The top headline was titled "Recaptured! George Cunningham back behind bars."
"Well, it looks like they've wasted no time in his capture," Rarity commented.
"Well, I think we should party since he won't be threatening us anytime soon!" Rainbow declared.
"I think you're right Rainbow, and maybe Celestia would let us use the Canterlot ball room," Twilight added. George couldn't believe his luck. He would be even closer than ever to stealing the Canterlot Jewels, "I'll go ahead and write to her, asking for a party," Twilight said, as she and the others finished their breakfast. Just as they all put their plates on the dish cart, a knock came from the door. Twilight then went to answer it, which revealed a yellow unicorn stallion with green hair and red eyes.
"Why, hello Princess," the stallion said.
"Um, hello, can I help you?" Twilight asked awkwardly.
"Ah, yes, I am Mr. Bowser Nate, a mega expo planner, and I have a request for you and your friends and family. May I?" Bowser asked, motioning into the castle.
"Oh of course, come in, please," Twilight replied, inviting the stallion into the castle, and leading him to the dining room. Once inside, she had him sit at an empty spot at the table, "Everyone, this is Bowser Nate, an expo planner," Twilight said, introducing the stallion.
"And there's no need for introductions on your end, everyone in Equestria knows who you all are," Bowser said, before he pulled out a brief case, "Ok, here's the deal, I'm planning to host a mega expo all throughout Equestria, and I thought you'd all might like to come and join in the festivities?" Bowser offered.
"Well, that's nice and all, but we were planning a celebration for the capture of George Cunningham," Cadence replied.
"Well, what's the rush? Besides, this could help you all bond closer with your friends," Bowser said.
"Well, it has been a few years since Ah saw mah buds from the orphanage," Nathan said.
"Same here," Melody said.
"Well, I guess a few parties wouldn't hurt," Twilight said.
"I concur," Rarity commented.
"Alright, but what's in it for us?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"What would you say to memorabilia of your favorite book series that can only be found at mega expos like this one?" Bowser asked. Rainbow and Twilight looked at each other with growing excitement, "Not to mention, there's going to be a fashion exhibition, along with animal meet and greet," this caught the attention and interest of Rarity, Fluttershy, Serenity, and Charity, "And there will also be a farmers market and bake off," now Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Season, and Lucky were interested, "So, what do you say?" Bowser asked.
The mane six, along with the Crystal couple, the children, and the other adults huddled together. After a moment of talking, Twilight turned to Bowser, "You've got yourself a deal!" she said, as she shook hooves with the stallion, who smiled evilly on the inside, along with 'Toby'.
"Great! We'll be heading out in two days time. And I already have planned stops for the expo," Bowser said, which everyone cheered happily at, "Oh, Toby? I need to talk to you about something, ok?" Bowser asked.
"What do you want to talk to him about?" Ashley asked.
"Oh, I heard he was a wiz with a piano, so, maybe I was wanting to talk to him, in private, about doing a show," Bowser replied, as he winked at 'Toby', who got where he was going at.
"It'll be alright Mommy, I doubt this'll take very long," 'Toby' said, as he and Bowser walked out of the room.
"That was perfectly executed Number Two, now, what do you want to talk to me about?" George asked.
"Well, I've been reviewing the back of the painting, which holds the key to how we can steal the jewels," Bowser said, as he pulled out the painting of a griffon in a colonels uniform, and laid it backside up.
"I do not see anything," George commented.
"Exactly," Bowser said, holding a hot iron, "Oldest trick in the book, written in lemon juice, apply heat, and it will reveal Colonel Bloods map," Bowser said, as the ran the iron over the surface, which reveal some maps.
"Impressive, Number Two," George said.
"And," Bowser said, pointing to one passage, "It says that our next stop will be the Fillydelphia Art Museum. Apparently, the key is located in one of the busts, primarily the bust of Gilford the Mystery," Bowser added.
"Well, that's easy enough, we distract those fools with expo, go in, steal the bust, smash it, steal the key," George said.
"Well, its not that easy, see, no one knows what Gilford looked like," Bowser said.
"Well, no duh, he was second in command, so no one cared," George said, which made Bowser roll his eyes in annoyance.
"And there's another problem; the statue room has over two hundred and fifty statues," Bowser added.
"Ok, that presents problem," George commented, scratching the back of his head.
Chapter 4: The Big House (edited)
Meanwhile, in the snowy country just west of the Crystal Empire, the police had just arrived to the Maximum Security Detention Center. They got off the cart, and went to the back of it. They opened the back of the cart, to see a crying Toby Mason in cuffs.
"Come on, George. It's time to put you back where you belong." one guard said, grabbing Toby by the neck.
"Please l-let me go. I want my Momma." he cried as the guards took out the cuffs, causing him to whimper. "Ow!"
"Nice try, George. But you can't fool us." the other guard said.
"But I want my MOMMA!" Toby cried, but he was silenced by the guards.
"You have the right to remain silent." they said.
As the guards carried Toby by his arms, he had one thought on his head now. "I miss Momma."
Later, Toby was being rolled on a dolly. He had a straightjacket on his body by the guards to prevent him from escaping. They also put a muzzle in his mouth to silence him. He is still screaming his innocence, but it was unable to be heard. The other prisoners saw he was coming, but were all under the impression that he was George Cunningham. Once inside a fence, the guards threw Toby off the dolly, and took off his straightjacket and muzzle. Looking up, Toby saw all manner of thugs, ranging from ponies, griffon, and even Minotaur's.
"He's back!" one of the griffons said, as they all gathered around Toby and bowed to him.
"Wait, what's going on?" Toby asked.
"It is good to see you again, George," one of the Minotaurs said. He was wearing a crown that was made of forks.
"Wait, my name's not George, it's Toby," Toby protested. The prisoners all laughed.
"Ah, good old George, always with the jokes!" a pony said.
"Always trying o pull a fast one!" a griffon said.
"Here, since you're back, you are head of prison again, but we will need to get it readjusted. Blood Thirst! Get to it!" the minotaur said to a griffon, as he gave Toby the crown, and the crowd dissipated.
"Oh, well, thank you," Toby said. This made all the prisoners turn back at him with suspicious looks.
"Wait a minute," the minotaur said, as they all approached Toby, "I have known George Cunningham for years," he started.
"And he has never, ever," the pony inmate said.
"Said 'thank you'!" the griffon snarled, as they all glared at the young boy.
"That's because I'm not this 'George' person!" Toby said, matter of factly.
"Imposter!" the minotaur said, as they all grabbed the boy.
"Lets throw him in the trash compactor!" the griffon said, as the inmates all carried Toby away, as he struggled to break free.
"PUT THE BOY DOWN!" they all turned to see a blue unicorn mare with a white mane and blue eyes, "Or I will deploy!" she said, holding a Taser. The inmates all dropped Toby into the snow. The unicorn then went over to the boys, and picked him up by the collar of his shirt.
"T-Trixie? What're you doing here? More to the point, where is 'here'?" Toby asked.
"I am the warden. And as for where you are, you're in Frostbite Maximum Security Detention Center," Trixie replied.
"A 'Detention Center'?" Toby asked.
"You know, prison," the minotaur said.
"The Big House," a griffon said.
"The Slammer!" a pony said.
"Hit it boys!" Trixie said, as the inmates started vocalizing.
After the song ended, Toby was thrown into a jail cell, "But wait, I'm not George Cunningham!" Toby protested.
"If you are not George, then why do you have that mole on you lip?" Trixie demanded.
"Its not real! Its like google eyes, it has some sort of sticky stuff that keeps it on whatever its on," Toby explained.
"Well, as far as the authorities are concerned, you ARE George Cunningham, fake mole or not," Trixie said, as she walked away, "Lights out!" she ordered, as she walked down the hall. When they were turned off, she tripped over a bunch of stuff, "Turn them back on!" she demanded, "You have to wait till I'm like out of the hallway, its a figure of speech!" Trixie said.
Back with Toby, he climbed onto the cot in the jail cell, "Mommy, Momma, anybody, please, help me," Toby said to himself as he started crying, before thinking to himself 'What could that monster be doing with my family?' he fearfully thought, as he soon cried himself to sleep.
Chapter 5: Heading to the first expo
Two days passed since the mane six agreed to an expo adventure with Bowser Nate, and they were all standing on the train station platform, waiting for the train to arrive, "Alright everyone, do you have everything you need?" Bowser asked.
"We double checked everything this morning," Twilight replied.
"Rarity, we're not moving, so why do you need so much luggage?" Icezer asked the white unicorn.
"Well, you never know what you might need, so it never hurts to be prepared," Rarity replied. The icy hero just rolled his eyes, as the train pulled into the station.
"Next stop, Fillydelphia!" the conductor announced, as passengers exited and entered the train, one after another.
"Well, that's us," Bowser said, as his party entered the train. Once they were all settled in, the train began making its way towards the city of Fillydelphia.
After about an hour of riding the train, everyone was mingling with one another, as well as the crusaders, who were all meeting in private, "So, what do you want to talk to us about, Sweetie Belle?" Nyx asked.
"Well, I don't want to sound mean, but, lately, Toby's been acting strangely," Sweetie Belle replied. This made the others gasp silently in worry.
"What do you mean?" Dinky asked.
"Well, the other day, we were out getting snacks, when..." Applebloom began, as everything went into a flashback.
The next day, the Cutie Mark Crusaders were out and about with 'Toby', who they had no idea was really George Cunningham, "Alright Toby, what'd ya say we get some snacks for the trip?" Applebloom asked.
"Uh, sure, yeah, Toby would love to do that," 'Toby' replied. The three fillies looked at him with questioning looks.
"Are you feeling alright?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"Of course! I've never felt better in my life!" 'Toby' replied. The crusaders gave each other unsure looks to one another, but shrugged it off as nothing, as they walked along to the store.
"Ok, so what would you like as far as snacks?" Scootaloo asked.
"Hmm, probably going to go with some chips," 'Toby' replied, as he picked up a bag of potato chips, as the crusaders got their snacks as well.
"Ah heard that Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara are coming along with us. You excited about it?" Applebloom asked 'Toby'.
"Uh, yeah, I am," 'Toby' replied, as they walked through the store, picking out snack items, 'Ugh, these moronic fools are really taxing on my patience,' he thought to himself.
"HI girls! Hi Toby!" all of a sudden, a green blur just ran up to the four, to reveal Lyra. 'Toby' gasped out of shock, "What's up?" she asked.
"We're just getting some snacks for a road trip we're taking," Sweetie Belle replied.
"Really? What type of trip?" Lyra asked.
"A traveling expo. According to Mr. Nate, there's going to be all sorts of cool exhibits!" Scootaloo replied.
"That sounds amazing!" Lyra commented.
"Its bound to be," 'Toby' replied.
"Well, I guess I'll leave you guys to it," Lyra said, as she walked away.
"She seems friendly," 'Toby' said.
"What're you talking about little brother? You know Lyra," Scootaloo said, giving 'Toby' a questioning look.
"Uh, yeah, never mind what I said," 'Toby' replied.
"Are you sure you're going to be alright going on this trip with us?" Applebloom asked.
"It is nothing to worry about. I will be fine," 'Toby' replied.
"Ok, as long as you're sure," Sweetie Belle commented, unsure if 'Toby' would be alright.
"So? Just because Toby gasped at Lyra doesn't mean he's not acting strange. Maybe she caught him by surprise," Kelly commented.
"Well, that's was only the start," Scootaloo said.
After checking out of the store, the crusaders, along with 'Toby' were making there way to Sugarcube corner to drop off their snacks with Pinkie Pie. Along the way, 'Toby' heard very loud music playing, "Where is that music coming from?" he asked.
"Probably Viynal Scratch, playing her music at a loud volume again," Sweetie Belle replied.
"Well, must she be so loud?" 'Toby' asked.
"Well, its the way she plays her rave music. A lot of ponies love her music that way," Scootaloo replied.
"Ah, ok," 'Toby' replied, as they rounded the corner, and saw Viynal giving a street performance with her turntables, "Uh, do you think we can take another route to Sugarcube Corner? This music is starting to hurt my ears," 'Toby' asked.
"But, I thought you loved her music like this?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"I do, but the music is starting to make my ears ring," 'Toby' half lied.
"Hmm, well, maybe if we take the southern route, we can take a quieter route," Scootaloo said, as the four walked away.
"Well, maybe Toby gets headaches from hearing music at loud volumes," Diamond Tiara theorized.
"Can't be, Toby loves playing the piano, which makes somewhat loud music," Crystal interjected.
"But its when we got to Sugarcube Corner when Toby acted the strangest," Sweetie Belle commented.
After making their way along the southern route, the four finally arrived at Sugarcube Corner, "Alrighty then, here we are," Applebloom said, as they entered the bakery, where Pinkie was bouncing around, helping with any last minute jobs the Cakes had to offer.
"Hi girls, hi Toby!" Pinkie said, as she kept bouncing from place to place.
'Where does this moron get all that energy?' 'Toby' thought to himself.
"Hey Pinkie. We came by to drop off the snacks we got," Applebloom said, as the four gave their snacks to the pink mare.
"Alrighty then, I'll give these back to you as soon as we're on the road! Or in this case, if we're riding a train, I should've said 'As soon as we're on the train', but it just doesn't sound the same," Pinkie said, as the door opened to reveal Silver, along with Ditzy.
"Hey Silver, Mrs. Hooves," Sweetie Belle said, as she hugged Silvers leg.
"Hey Sweets," Silver said, as he scratched Sweetie Belle behind her ears.
"So, what'll it be guys?" Pinkie asked the two.
"I'll have the usual," Ditzy replied.
"And I'll just have a doughnut," Silver added.
"Coming right up," Pinkie said, as she grabbed the requested pastries. The gray mare and psychic teen gave Pinkie two gold bits each, and took their pastries. But as soon as Ditzy took her muffin, she lost her grip on it, and it fell to the floor. Feeling compelled to help her, Silver bent down to pick up the muffin, and gave it back to the mare, after brushing it off.
"Thank you Silver," Ditzy said.
"No problem, Mrs. Hooves," Silver said, as he walked over to an empty seat, and ate away ate his doughnut.
"But why help her when the muffin was hers?" 'Toby' asked.
"Silly willy, its common courtesy to help others," Pinkie replied, as the crusaders gave 'Toby' curious looks.
"Well, that is rather peculiar, but maybe its the magic that was in his body when he fought Tirek," Dinky theorized.
"Yeah, I guess you're right. We were just overreacting," Sweetie Belle said, as the train came to a stop.
"Wow, these train rides are getting shorter and shorter," Nyx commented, as they all got off the train.
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Chapter 6: Toby's nightmare/Toby's depression/ First day of the Expo
Toby sobbed as he rushed to his jail cell. As he got in, a guard locked the cell door. Toby wept as he got on the cot of the cell.
"This is a mean place. I really don't like it here. The food here is terrible, I've been bullied by bigger people, and the cops have been watching my every move. " He sadly thought. He pounded on the walls, to receive some angry grumbling from nearby prisoners. Next, he grasped the bars of his cell, crying and sobbing "Let me out!" He gave up, as he came back to the cot. He decided to sleep.
Sure he had been through cruel and unusual punishment before, but this was a lot harsher. He later opened his eyes and found himself in a deserted land. Suddenly, the land changed, and it turned into Ponyville.
"I'm back home, but where are the others?" he said to himself. As he walked, he eventually saw some familiar sights.
"Mommy! Momma! Auntie Pinkie! Everyone!" Toby cried happily as he ran to them. However, as he got close, he noticed a horrible sign. A double of him hanging out with his filly friend, big sisters, and his human friends.
"George Cunningham!" the adults cried, as they grabbed their children except for Fluttershy and Ashley.
"Momma, Mommy, Serenity. It's me, Toby." the boy started, as he started to approach his family, but was suddenly pinned down to the ground, and he looked up to see an angry Rainbow Dash. "Auntie Rainbow, it's m-- Oof!"
Rainbow shoved her hoof into the boy's mouth. "I'm not believing anything you say, George Cunningham! Hey, girls! Would you like to teach the criminal that he doesn't mess with us?"
The rest of the Mane Six nodded as they approached Toby, while he trembled in fear of what his own aunts and his adoptive mother would do to him.
"So, a varmint wants to take away my nephew? A'h think not!" Applejack said smugly as he started kicking Toby.
"Stop, Auntie A-- Ow!" Toby whimpered.
Pinkie Pie was next. Her personality was normal, but she was actually smiling evilly from ear to ear.
"No one messes with my family. Especially with my little wittle nephew!" she said gleefully as he put her party cannon close to Toby.
"Wait, I'm--" Toby started before being cut off by the party cannon shooting him various sweets that felt hard to him.
"My, some ruffian that escapes from the slammer deserves a horrible pinch!" Rarity snickered as she used her horn to levitate Toby above a nearby tree and left him there while some chipmunks took notice and threw pines at the boy.
"Hmm. Must be time for a you-know-what torture." Twilight smirked. "Spike! Get my feather quill!"
Spike came with a feather quill and gave it to Twilight. He then approached Toby and whispered evilly "Get prepared for the most torturing punish of your life."
So it begins. Toby laughed hysterically as Twilight tickled as his foot while the others watched in amazement.
"Hahaha. Please stop!" he cried while tears of joy came out of him.
"Nice. My plan is working perfectly. "George thought evilly to himself.
Fluttershy was the last to go give payback. She grabbed Toby by the collar of his shirt and gave him her infamous stare. "HOW DARE YOU INFILTIRATE WITH MY BABY BOY!!! HE HAS DONE NOTHING WRONG TO YOU, AND YOU WANT TO BE GETTING HIM?!?"
Toby started crying as his double approached him.
"Hmm. Sounds like we need to send him to Payback town." 'Toby' smiled devilishly.
The other children agreed as they got their cameras to scoop on the scene.
"Nathan. Can I have a bat?" 'Toby' asked.
"Sure thing, ya'll." he replied as he got a baseball bat and gave it to his 'friend'. 'Toby' was read to launch the real Toby until Silver Spoon interrupted the scene.
"Toby!" she shouted, while panting. "Don't forget your safety helmet."
"Thank you, babe." 'Toby' said while putting on a baseball helmet. He swung his bat, and Toby went flying into the sky until he can't be seen, and a star twinkled at the last place he had been.
Toby screamed as he woke up. That was one crazy, horrific nightmare.
"What was that?" one prisoner asked.
"Obviously George having nightmares again. So much for the most dangerous human in existence." a guard replied.
Toby was annoyed at this insult. He decided to prove that he was not the criminal and he was just a boy. He tries to take off the fake mole on his lip. But he still fails, much to his dismay. He hadn't been able to cope in prison. Like other prisoners, he was wearing an orange jumpsuit and black shoes. To make matters worse, he had a metal tracking GPS cuff on his left ankle. He later grabbed and shook it, only to be shocked with electricity.
"Ouch!" Toby whimpered. He then marked a fifth tally mark with chalk on the wall. He sniffled as he searched his pocket. It was a photo of him and his new family after Tirek's defeat.
Tears stung down his eyes as he treasured this memory. He hugged the photo with sorrow and despair.
"Mommy, Momma, I miss you so much. I will be brave for you and try to get back." Toby said as he stared at the bars of his cell window.
He sighed heavily knowing he had no choice but to escape the prison
At the hotel where the expo was taking place, the CMC and fillies called 'Toby' over.
"Toby, sweetie pie, we need to talk." Silver Spoon said as the 'boy' came over.
"What's up?" 'Toby' asked.
"To tell you that, you started acting strange when we got to Ponyville," Sweetie Belle answered. "You first got scared when Lyra showed up, even though she was friends with you. Then we got to Vinyl's loud music corner and you complained it was too loud, despite you playing the piano that counts as loud sounds, and when Ditzy dropped her muffin, Silver picked it up and you asked why he helped her, proving you've forgotten about friendship. Is everything OK with you?"
"Yes. Everything will be alright." 'Toby' replied.
"Are you sure? Because you stared becoming very weird after you and your friends defeated Tirek when he took over Equestria." Apple Bloom stated.
"Everyone changes, Applebloom." the 'boy' replied. Then he thought angrily 'How could they do that to someone's only father?!?'
Then Fluttershy and Ashley came in to their room.
"Hello, my precious little one." Fluttershy said to her 'son'. "How would you like to spend some time with me and your other mother?" She and Ashley beamed a smile.
"Er, actually, I'm thinking on skipping it." 'Toby' replied.
This made the two mothers have shocked faces.
"What?!? Why?!?" Ashley cried.
"Because me and my friends have futures and sure the two of them are going to help their own mother, but my future is to play the piano and become better. Good luck." 'Toby' responded, walking out of the room.
This gave Fluttershy and Ashley some sad looks on their faces.
"To think of all this, Toby doesn't want to spend time with us anymore?" Ashley sobbed.
"Let's face it, Ashley. Our angel is growing up, and there's nothing we could do about it." Fluttershy replied sadly as the two walked out of the room and to go to their beds.
"You see that?" Sweetie Belle cried. "Toby's acting strange!"
"Now that you mentioned it, you are kind of right," Silver Spoon said. "We need to find if that really my sweetie pie."
"And to do that," Apple Bloom continued. "We are going to need some help from Babs."
"Set a course for Manehatten." Scootaloo said. "We are going to have to do this Cutie Mark Crusader style."
As Bowser walked down the hall, he saw Fluttershy and Ashley with depressed looks on their faces, "Ashley, Fluttershy, what's wrong?" he asked.
"Nothing, except that Toby doesn't want to spend time with us anymore," Fluttershy sadly replied. Bowser gasped at this.
"Well, he did just defeat one of the most powerful evils the world has ever seen. Maybe he just needs a siesta, you know, to relax," Bowser 'theorized', 'What is George doing?! He'll blow our cover!' he thought to himself.
"Yeah, but he should have at least told us that when he turned us down," Ashley said.
"Look, why don't I go talk to him? Maybe I can set him straight," Bowser offered. This put hopeful looks on both Ashley and Fluttershy's faces, 'Of course, it will be for my benefits alone,' he thought to himself.
"That would be much appreciated, thank you," Ashley said, as she and the yellow Pegasus walked away, as Bowser made his way to where his partner in crime was.
While going over the plans for the heist, George heard knocking on his door, "Who is it?" he called, mimicking Toby's voice.
"Its Bowser!" Bowser replied.
"Come in, Number Two," George called back. And with that, the unicorn stallion entered.
"I just talked with Ashley and Fluttershy," Bowser said, as he closed the door.
"Ah yes, I gave us a big opportunity for the heist," George said.
"And almost gave you away!" Bowser said.
"What was I supposed to do?" George asked.
"You need to keep up your appearance. Do whatever they ask you. I will see what we can do about an opening to get inside the museum," Bowser said.
"Hmm, you're right, I'd better go back and have 'Toby' apologize to them," George said, as he put on Toby's glasses, and walked out the door to find Ashley and Fluttershy.
Back with Toby,
After the lights went out, Toby sprang from his bed, with a spoon in hand, and walked over to a poster of Silver Spoon, and pulled it to one side, to reveal an escape tunnel. Toby screamed at who was in the tunnel already, "Stop digging this escape tunnel," Trixie ordered.
"How'd you know?" Toby asked.
"It's the first way everyone tries," Trixie replied, as she confiscated Toby's spoon.
The next day, some laundry people were gathering dirty clothes. Among them was Toby in disguise. He was about to attempt to sneak into the basket, before the dirty sheets were pulled of to reveal Trixie, "This is the second way everyone tries," she said.
A little later, Toby was staring at the toilets, thinking of going into the sewers to escape, before he was stopped by Trixie, again, "Third way, plus, that's just too gross," she said, as Toby bonked his head gently on the wall. Just then, he noticed something on the newspaper Trixie was holding.
"Wait a minute, those are my friends! What happened?" Toby asked, as he grasped the bars of his cell.
"According to this article, the Mega Expo they're hosting was right next door to a crime scene, at the Fillydelphia Art Museum," Trixie replied.
"Oh no," Toby quietly said.
"It looks like your friends have forgotten all about you," Trixie said.
"B-but, they couldn't have forgotten me. We're a family," Toby said sadly.
"'Family'? No one believes in 'family' in the Maximum Security Detention Center," Trixie replied, as Toby hung his head sadly. Just then, an idea popped into Trixie's head, "Toby, listen, we have an annual talent show here in the mess hall. Its either that or they riot. Why not help direct?" Trixie asked.
"Well, thanks for the offer Trixie, but I don't know anything about directing. And, even if I did, I would be done with all that kind of stuff," Toby replied.
"This isn't an offer, this is prison. Now, you either direct, or its the Wall!" Trixie said sternly.
"'The Wall'? Why would I be afraid of a wall?" Toby asked. He soon got his answer as Trixie teleported him outside, and threw some water on his back, and threw him on a giant steel wall.
"Just direct the show! You're never going to get out of here!" one of the people on the wall called to the boy.
"And, if you agree, I'll even take off your anklet. But don't get any ideas. The watchtowers are on high alert. So, what'll it be?" Trixie asked.
"Uh, when did you say that rehearsal was?" Toby asked. Trixie smiled at this, and tore Toby off the wall, causing the boy to cry in pain.
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Chapter 7: Apologies/ the heist/ interrogation
Back with Toby's family, after a long day at the Expo, Ashley and Fluttershy were getting ready for bed when suddenly they heard a knock at their door.
"Come in." Fluttershy said.
What came in was their 'son', not knowing he was actually the escaped criminal.
"Momma, Mommy, I came here to say that I deeply apologize for what I did there to you two earlier. I should start thinking the words about what I'm about to say before I actually say them." 'Toby' said seriously.
This caused the two mothers to have smiles with delight.
"Thank you, Toby," Ashley replied happily as she hugged her 'son'. "But why are you acting so superior when you just apologized to us? I never seen you act that way before."
"Me neither." Fluttershy agreed.
"Well, I didn't want to come in too weak to apologize to you. So I became like my Auntie Rainbow Dash and became loyal like her." 'Toby' answered.
The two mothers were glad to hear this, but gave each other dumbfounded looks and to the boy.
"By the way, can you tuck me goodnight? That proves you that I still love you two. Well, aside from my Aunties, Uncles, my big sisters, and my human friends. But you know what I mean." the 'boy' said.
"Alright, my little angel. Let's get you to bed. It's night already." Ashley said.
The three walked out of the room and headed to their beds. While going to hallways, the two mothers didn't notice it, but 'Toby' gave a thumbs-up and a evil smirk to Bowser, which the stallion nodded.
Back at the Maximum Security Detention Center...
Toby slumped around in his cell, being depressed, until a certain mare unlocked his cell.
"Come on, Toby. It's time." she said.
"Umm, OK." Toby replied, as he got out of cell. He followed the mare while passing halls until he came to a certain room. Suddenly, the mare grabbed Toby and brought him to a chair. She later levitated a rope that was nearby. She restrained Toby by putting his arms behind his back, and pushing his legs in front of him. She tied up his hands with one side of the rope, and tied his legs together with another side.
"Please, let me go. I come in peac--" Toby pleaded before being cut off as the mare strapped duct tape over his mouth. Suddenly. the mare revealed itself to be Trixie.
"Shh! If I get caught doing this, then I'm off to become a criminal." she whispered.
Muffled pleading can be heard from Toby as he wiggled furiously in his bonds. Trixie then got a crowbar from her back, causing Toby's eyes to widen. He wiggled furiously in his bonds again, and started crying.
"It's okay! I'm not going to hurt you." Trixie hissed. She rolled up the leg sleeve of Toby's jumpsuit, and saw the metal GPS cuff on his ankle. Toby made some muffled gestures that it would shock him, but Trixie ignored it and lodged the anklet with the crowbar. Suddenly, it came off. Toby stared at Trixie with scared eyes, which the unicorn smiled as she untied the child, and teleported the duct tape off his mouth. The duo then walked off to another room.
Toby was watching Trixie direct some prisoners to do their acts. However, they were failing miserably, making Trixie infuriated.
"ENOUGH!!!"she shouted. "You're all terrible. Fix this, boy, or it's the Wall."
Toby awkwardly approached in front of the others.
"Uh, guys, maybe it might be a good idea to start up with an upbeat song, then go into a comedy routine." he said.
"That's impossible. This is prison. Nothing is joyful here." one prisoner said.
"He has a point. We are all in the same block. How can we make this enjoyable?" another said.
Everyone was agreeing with each other's answer. During this, Toby was making an angry face, an anger he had never experienced before, and became red.
"SHUT UP!!!" he yelled furiously. "Now listen here, everything must go according to plan, and if ANY of you have a problem, then my door is always open!"
Trixie was impressed. She approached the boy while Toby was breathing heavily in anger.
"Thanks you, Toby. This is what is actually needed." the unicorn said.
"She is right, Toby. We will do what you say" a prison griffon.
Toby smiled at this accomplishment.
At night, Trixie approached Toby's jail cell.
"Goodnight, boy. It was a great performance tonight. Even if your friends and family do not need you, we certainly do." she said.
This made the boy a lot better. "Good night, Trixie." he said.
As the warden said good night to the others, Toby stared at his cell window.
"'Family'? No one believes in 'family' in the Maximum Security Detention Center," Trixie words are still in his mind as they echoed. Toby let some tears roll down his cheek and went to sleep.
Once he was convinced everyone was asleep, George quietly snuck out of his room, taking the spare room key, and made his way back down to where Bowser was in the convention hall, "Sorry I am late, Number Two, but I had to wait for everyone to fall asleep," George said.
"It's fine, and thankfully, the walls are too thick for any of the sounds our sledgehammers will make," Bowser said, as he and George started swinging away at the wall. After awhile, they created a large enough hole for both of them to get through.
"Alright, time to get to work," George said, as the two proceeded into the museum.
Half an hour later,
"Where is it?! Keep smashing Number Two!" George ordered.
"What do you think I'm doing?" Bowser asked, as he picked up the last statue, "The last one," he said.
"He sort of looks like you, Number Two, but less gruff," George said, as Bowser threw the statue on the floor, revealing a key. Picking it up, Bowser found an engraving.
"'Colonel Bloods Key'," he read.
"Nice of him to label it," George said.
"There more," Bowser said, as he flipped the card attached to the key over, "'Look for what you seek, in the vaults of lights'," he read, "That's where the locket is! In the vaults of the Manehatten National Bank," he said.
"Then we know where Mega Equestria Expo goes next, Manehatten," George said, as the two left the museum. Bowser left behind a gold coin with the indentation of a turtle.
The next morning, in the museum, two guards were walking into the statue room. When they saw what happened to the statues, they were mortified, "We are so busted," one of the guards said.
Back with Shade, Will, Gilda, Greta, and Iron Will, they were all sitting in an office, sipping coffee, or in Shade's case, some green tea, "What exactly are we doing?!" Shade demanded.
"We're doing our job." Iron Will replied, as he took a sip of his coffee.
"All we have to do is watch for blinking light things, and then we act. Its how its done here in Equestria and its neighboring countries," Gilda added.
"Ha, in America, we use satellites with LED displays, not cardboard with Christmas lights through it!" Shade argued, as a light pinpointing Fillydelphia started blinking.
"A blinking light!" Iron Will said, as the five ran outside. Once outside, Will tossed two Pokeballs, releasing his Latias and Latios, "What are these, your pets?!" the minotaur asked.
"They're my fastest of all my Pokemon that can fly," Will said, as he and Shade got on Latias, while Iron Will got on Latios, "Gilda, Greta, can you two guide us to this Fillydelphia place?" Will asked.
"Sure, just don't slow us down!" Gilda replied, as they took off. After about fifteen minutes, they arrived at the Fillydelphia Art Museum, "We're here," Gilda said, as they entered the building.
Fifteen Minutes later,
"The turtle was here, again!" Iron Will said, as he clenched the gold coin.
"But this doesn't make any sense. Why break into an art museum, smash a bunch of priceless statues, and not steal anything?" Shade pondered.
"There must be something bigger going on," Greta theorized, as the clock tower went off.
"Well, our day is over," Iron Will said, as he and the two griffons sat at a table, reading a newspaper. Shade and Will both rolled their eyes, before noticing a poster, with their Ponyville friends.
"Wait, aren't those our friends?" Shade asked.
"Yeah," Will said, as he pulled out a brochure for the Expo, "And according to this, the expo they were helping host was yesterday, the same day of the crime. Do you know what this means?!" Will asked.
"Yes, they love museums," Iron Will replied.
"No! As much as I hate to say it, but it means they're suspects!" Will clarified.
"Ok, overtime! We need to catch them, before they leave the city," Gilda said, as the five ran towards the station.
"Alright guys, let's get on board," Twilight called.
"NOT SO FAST!" the entire group turned to see Will, Shade, Iron Will, Gilda, and Greta, "We need to have a word, with each and everyone of you," Iron Will said, as he and his colleagues presented their badges.
"Wow, those are big badges!" Pinkie commented.
"Why? We didn't do anything wrong!" Fluttershy whined, as she ducked under, but Will grabbed her mane.
"We must interview with you first, then you can go." Will said, as they pushed the adults and children in police cars.
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Chapter 8: Growing and confirmed suspicions/New Human
A few hours after the Interrogation at Fillydelphia Police Station, the beings of Harmony were walking to where their friends were. While they were walking, they heard yelling from 'Toby's' room. Peeking inside, as not to be noticed, they saw 'Toby' in a karate outfit, chopping woods with his hands, yelling names in a language they didn't understand. Moving away from the door, Lucky looked at her friends. "Why's Toby doing that?" she asked.
"I don't know, maybe he's taking up karate?" Vibrant theorized.
"No, he said it himself he doesn't involve himself in any sort of violence," Serenity said quietly.
"Well, maybe we should talk to the others about it," Trinity said, as she led her friends towards where their parents and friends were.
In the party room, all the parents and older children were all mingling about, wither playing board games, or just having some snacks. The beings of harmony walked in, and they all tried to get the attention of the adults and the older kids. After many attempts, Season whistled loud and long, getting the attention of the others, "Hey guys, do you think Toby's been acting strangely lately?" she asked.
"We thought it at first, but it turns out he was just tired. Fatigued from the battle against Tirek," Ashley replied.
"Really?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"Yes. Toby asked us to tuck him in after talking with Bowser," Fluttershy replied.
"Bowser. Something about him just rubs me the wrong way," Spike commented.
"Well, maybe its just our imagination messing with our minds," Trinity theorized.
"Yeah, well, lets get you kids to bed," Twilight said, as everyone went back to their rooms.
The next morning, the Mane Six, Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara, 'Toby', and the human parents were all sitting down to breakfast, still aching from the interrogation.
"Oh man, my hooves are aching after all that sitting." Rainbow Dash complained.
"Mine too, sugarcube," Applejack agreed. "Say, why we won't we head to the spa for a while?"
"I'm in. What about you, Toby?" the cyan Pegasus replied.
"Count me out. I'm heading to the museum." their 'nephew' replied.
"What would you need to go there for?" Twilight asked.
"I always enjoy the historical looking artworks. Doesn't everybody?" he answered.
The others gave each other dumbfounded looks each other and to the 'boy'.
"Say, you're alright, sugarcube? You seem to be acting strange." the country mare said,
"What do you mean? That's ridiculous!" 'Toby' laughed.
"OK. I'm off." Rainbow Dash exclaimed.
As the Pegasus flew off, the two mares decided to depart as well.
"Since when Toby is acting like Discord? Did he do something to him?" Twilight thought.
"Why is the feller acting so weird? It's obvious that he'd must have some difficulties after defeating Tirek." Applejack wondered.
Meanwhile back at the hotel...
Spike was sleeping alone by himself until he saw Bowser in a detective suit, leaving the building.
"Hello. What do we have here?" he said.
The dragon followed the stallion being unnoticed by him. When he was in the clear, he saw a terrible sight. Bowser was talking with some other shifty stallions, "Alright guys, I need you to give the expo a good review. And give these tickets to anyone who wants them. You may actually have to pay them to come to the expo," Bowser explained, pulling out a briefcase.
"I won't be paid to write a good review. I'm a journalist. I'm joking of course, cash or credit?" one of the stallions asked, as Bowser pulled out a few more briefcases.
"Where does he keep all those things?" Spike asked himself.
Meanwhile, the fillies and human children, including Icezer and Silver, went on to find Babs Seed. What they saw was her by the spa area.
"Hey, Babs!" Apple Bloom shouted.
Babs woke up and saw her cousin and her friends.
"Hey there!" she exclaimed, getting out of the spa pool. "How are my friends doing?"
"Can I be honest with you? Strange." Mike answered.
"What makes you feel that way, buddy?" Babs spoke with worry.
"For starters, Toby has been acting strange. First he hurt his mothers' feelings, then we all got questioned about stealing stuff, and before that, he did some stuff that confused us before we came to the expo." Joshua explained.
This made the filly gasp with worry.
"I need to go with you guys so we can find out what's wrong with him." Babs protested.
"Good idea. Let's head back to the train for some clues." Nyx theorized.
The fillies and human kids ran back to the train in a hurry. However, they didn't notice 'Toby' laughing hysterically because they were running fast.
Meanwhile back in the hotel...
Pinkie Pie was reading the newspaper that said: Recaptured! George Cunningham back behind bars.
She was wearing some glasses which were strangely the same as her nephew's. While reading it, she was eating a cookie. A crumb fell on 'George's' mole and the glasses fell on his face, making him look like Toby.
"What's Toby doing in this newspaper?" she asked herself.
The pink mare took the glasses and wiped the crumb off the newspaper, revealing the picture to be George Cunningham. She screamed in fear, and then giggled. The fillies and human children came in loudly searching for some clues. They found nothing, so they decided to ask Pinkie. But before they could say anything, Spike came in panting and running.
"Bowser's the bad guy! Bowser's the bad guy!" he cried out.
"Spike! What's wrong?" Nyx asked.
"Bowser's the reason why we've been getting great reviews for the expo! He's been bribing journalists to write great reviews!" the baby dragon said.
"Now why didn't we ever think of that?" Pinkie asked, which made everyone look at her questioningly, "Uh, I mean, that's terrible!" she corrected herself. The kids all just rolled their eyes.
"But how can this be possible? It couldn't have to do anything why Toby's acting weird lately." Sweetie Belle theorized.
"Hey guys! Want to see something funny?" Pinkie called, showing them the newspaper.
"'George Cunningham: Most dangerous human in existence'. What does that have to do with anything?" Scootaloo said.
"Nothing, but check this out." the pink pony replied as she covered the mole on the newspaper with a hoof and put her glasses on it. "Aha."
"Say, that looks like Toby." Spike commented, which the other young ones agreed.
Pinkie took her hoof the mole and removed the glasses off the newspaper causing Nyx to scream.
"Gah! What'd you do with Toby?" Apple Bloom cried.
Suddenly some thunder crashed.
"Wait a minute. Pinkie, what if Toby is replaced by this George guy?" Conner fearfully asked.
Pinkie raised her head as a light turned on, showing that she has an idea.
"Nah. That would be fake. We would've all noticed. Wouldn't we?" she said.
"Come on. Let's go find him." Crystal said as the others were behind her.
"Toby? Are you there?" Apple Bloom asked as she opened the door. However, there is no one in the room. They all went in it.
"Guys! Over here!" Mike whispered to the others. He opened up 'Toby's' suitcase to reveal a stack of bombs and dynamite. This caused everyone to make their jaws drop.
"What kind of a kid would hide lots of explosives?" Babs cried softly.
"Maybe he's interested in them?" Pinkie suggested which everyone stared at her dumbfounded.
"Well, how come he's never told us? Hey, there's a chart." Silver called.
What it read was: The Ultimate Heist.
"Toby's obviously planning a comedy heist bit." Joshua commented.
"Hope not. Those never work." Nyx replied. Then she noticed something peculiar. "What's that?
The gang went close to her as she dipped her hoof on the tan-colored makeup. Then she realized something.
"Oh, no." she gasped as her eyes widened.
"What is it? What's wrong?" Pinkie stammered.
"Oh, no." Nyx repeated.
Pinkie held the newspaper as Nyx colored the mole on the newspaper and Joshua put some glasses in front of it. Their eyes widened too. It looked like Toby Mason! They screamed in fear while some ponies took notice of it and ignored it.
"Let's get out of here!" Babs cried.
Everyone agreed as they tried to flee, but were stopped by George Cunningham.
"Not so fast!" he demanded., pulling out some nun chucks.
"Where's Toby?!?" Joshua shot back.
"What do you want?" Pinkie asked.
"You have partied your last party, pony." the criminal said as he was about to attack them, but Silver blasted him with psychic energy. Everyone cheered as the teen saved them, but saw George getting back up with razor-sharp steel teeth. The gang escaped into a train just in time, as it passed through the train yard behind the hotel. Spike looked out to George, which the criminal mastermind growled at him.
"We need to get back! Warn the others!" Pinkie cried.
"No one would believe this! They don't know if it's true!" Joshua responded.
"Should we report to this to the Princesses?" Nyx asked.
"We don't have any evidence! None of this would have ever happened if we just followed Toby and kept an eye on him like Twilight promised." Sweetie Belle responded.
"You're right. If Toby was here, he'd know what to do." Pinkie replied sadly.
"Actually, you're right. There's only one human who can save us. Only one boy who can bring justice, defeat his fraud, and set things right!" Apple Bloom said proudly.
"You're talking about Toby, right?" Nyx asked.
"Of course. Toby." Scootaloo answered.
"Let's go to the Frostbite Maximum Security Detention Center and get our little brother back!" Apple Bloom cheered.
Back with Toby...
"Alright guys! From the top! Five, Six, Seven, Eight!" Toby called to the inmates at they began to dance on a stage in the mess hall.
"Lord I hope I get it! I hope I get it! How many people does he need? How many boys, how many girls, how many does he need?!" the inmates sang.
"How many people does he need? How many boys, how many girls, how many does he..." the maximum security prisoner sang, before one of the prisoners closed the sliding door on his cell.
"I really need this job! Please, I need this job! I really need this job!" one minotaur sang, as Trixie rose from her seat.
"I really need this job! Please I need this job! I really need this job!" she sang off key, making the inmate look at her questioningly.
"Uh, very good, but, Trixie? Maybe we should keep it to just prisoners only," Toby said.
"Right, sorry, I just really love Broadway," Trixie commented, before looking at Toby's clipboard, "So, who made the cut?" she asked.
"Alright, here's the guys who made it," Toby said, as he began reading off names.
Back with George,
After Pinkie Pie and the children escaped, George was knitting a wool sweater. Just then, Bowser came in, "Oh no, what's wrong? You only ever knit when you're nervous," Bowser asked.
"Those Crusaders, the human kids, and that pink maniac escaped, knowing that I am not Toby," George replied.
"Oh, well that's just great!" Bowser said sarcastically, before an idea dawned on him, "Wait! I have an idea," Bowser said, as he whispered it to George, who smiled wickedly at.
"Excellent plan, Number Two," George said, just as he and Bowser saw Fluttershy and Ashley coming their way. George quickly applied make up, and put on Toby's glasses.
"Toby, sweetie, we need to get down to," Fluttershy cut herself off when she saw that 'Toby' was knitting, "I'm not even going to ask," she said to herself, as she, Ashley, and 'Toby' made their way to the expo hall.
"Uh, girls, before you make your way down, I need to tell the others something," Bowser called.
"Alright, we'll gather the others!" Ashley called back.
"Now, I'll get a cupcake from Pinkie's room," Bowser said, as he made sure the coast was clear, and then swiped a cupcake from Pinkie's room.
Back with Toby...
He was in a lunch line along with the other prisoners. The stallion in charge of the lunch dumped oatmeal in his tray, with some splatting in his face.
"I was hoping to get a candy and drink like Auntie Pinkie gave me and my friends." Toby said to himself, while walking to a lunch table. As he sat down, he heard several giggles nearby. He turned to see some female prisoners, waving to him. The female prisoners sat with Toby, making him sweat nervously.
"Looks like George is being sweaty as usual." one said.
"Say, George. Maybe you can go out on a date with me tonight?" another asked Toby.
"Not so fast! I want him!" a third argued.
All the female prisoners argued until someone shouted "STOP!" They saw a female human, drinking a soda.
"Well, well, well. What do we have here?" she said, as she walked towards the female prisoners. She then stopped when she came in front of Toby. "Hello, sweet cheeks. I see you're back in the slammer, huh?"
"But I'm not George, I'm Toby." Toby cried.
"Well, I know a liar when I feel one. My name is Shadow Mavis. I'm the third most dangerous criminal in existence, next to that stinking Turtle, but I'm glad you're number one. You look cute." the girl said, as she grabbed Toby by the face, and pressing her lips with his.
Toby spaced out as he fell backward, stammering. "I got to go now." he said, as he got off the table, and ran off.
"Jeez. What's his problem? He's the most dangerous human in existence, and he doesn't want a girlfriend?" a female prisoner complained.
"Well, I'm not giving up that easily. I will get him to like me." Shadow Mavis compressed.
As Toby was running, he was nervous about what happened. "I can't date her. I already have big sister Silver Spoon as my filly friend. If she found out, then..." Toby gulped, not daring to say the rest while going to where Trixie is.
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Chapter 9: Last Expo/Heading to the Prison/Obtaining Colonel Blood's Locket/Invintation
Back with Toby's family...
"Everyone, I have some news." Bowser said. "Pinkie and most of the children are lost and nowhere to be found."
This made everyone gasp in epiphany.
"They're missing?" Applejack cried.
"As much as I hate to say it, yes." Bowser replied, as he walked away.
"Well, as long as Pinkie is with them, they will be safe." Twilight said.
"Toby? Will you be alright about that?" Silver Spoon asked.
"Of course I am. You make me feel happy. I could never replace you with another filly friend. You complete me." her 'colt friend' answered.
This made Silver Spoon blush in happiness.
"Good point. In the time being, how about we watch the titans and Nega Titans do the indoor running of the bulls?" Diamond Tiara said.
"I'm not going. I'm going to the Manehatten Museum with Bowser to show him some incredible artworks," 'Toby' said.
"OK. Don't take too long, sweetie pie!" Silver Spoon chirped.
Meanwhile, back with the investigating officers...
They were going to the files of the suspects they interviewed.
"What about this pink mare? She seems too stupid to be stupid. She must be some kind of mastermind genius." Gilda said.
"Maybe your "Turtle" hunch was right. And it seems correct." Will said.
"Except the suspects we interviewed are heading to the Manehatten stage, which happens to be next to the Manehatten Museum!" Iron Will concluded.
"Maybe we're not so... different after... all." the investigators said altogether.
"Come on, guys! We must follow them to Manehatten!" Shade said.
"To Manehatten!" Will commanded.
Back with Bowser...
"What's taking George so long?" he thought.
"Sorry I'm late, Number Two. But it appears we have a time limit." he said.
"Perfect." Bowser said sarcastically.
"Do you the evidence to frame the pink pony?" George asked.
"Yes." the stallion said as he held Pinkie Pie's cupcake.
"Yes! Success!" the criminal chuckled. "Our plan is going exactly as planned!" he exclaimed. Just then, loud rumbling came from above them, "What in the world are they doing up there?!" he asked.
Back with Toby's family...
The audience took their seats and watched their shows. Then it was time for the indoor running of the bulls. The people who were part of the act are the Titans and Nega Titans.
"Wish Mike was here." Applejack thought. "He loved comedy."
The act started as some bulls ran around the stage. The super powered teens all ran for their lives, screaming at the top of their lungs, as they were either trampled or thrown by the bulls. After a while, they ran back stage, "The bulls are out of control!" Stealth exclaimed.
"Who could've foreseen this?!" Dusty demanded.
"I did!" Raiden replied, matter-of-factly, before he looked back out in the arena, "Oh no, here they come again!" he screamed as they all ran away.
Back with Pinkie's group,
After escaping the wrath of George, Joshua led the group through an icy wasteland. They had all turned blue from being cold, except for Icezer. Next, they ventured through a scorching hot desert, then back to the icy wasteland, then back to the desert again, "Anyone else think were going in circles?" Conner asked, as they crawled through the sand.
"I thought you knew the way Pinkie?" Nyx asked.
"It's not that far off," Pinkie replied.
"What makes you so sure?" Silver asked.
"Because of that," Pinkie replied, pointing at a sign, pointing in the direction of the Frostbite Maximum Security Detention Center. With a burst of energy, the children all sprinted in the direction of the prison, leaving Pinkie behind, "Hey! Wait for me!" Pinkie called, as she followed.
Back to George and Bowser,
"Alright, it should be in here," Bowser said, as he planted some explosives on an iron door.
"And I think the walls are too thick for anyone at the expo to hear it," George said, as Bowser cleared the door. With that, George pressed the button on his detonator, setting of the explosives. Once the door was off, a skeleton of a griffon fell out, with a gold locket.
"There it is! Colonel Blood's locket!" Bowser exclaimed.
"Excellent, go get it," George ordered. Reluctantly, Bowser reached for the skeleton, and pulled out the locket. Just then, they heard someone approaching.
"Lets get out of here!" George declared, as he ran out of the room. Bowser left another coin behind, before running off. Unfortunately, his shadows were seen by Shade and Gilda.
"Guys, we saw something! It appears to be heading to the expo!" Shade called on his communicator.
"*BZZT* Ok, we'll see you guys momentarily, but you need to give chase to them," Will replied, as the two ran after the shadows.
"But where are the guards?" Gilda asked.
"I thought I saw some of them at the expo," Shade replied.
"Of course they are," Gilda said bluntly.
Back at the Maximum Security Detention, Toby was at the prison playground, swinging.
"I want my family back. I want to go back to them." Toby said sadly. He failed to see Shadow Mavis behind him, and he screamed when he almost hit her.
"Whoa! It's okay, George. No need to worry. I'm the evil twin of Mavis." she said.
"Oh, right." Toby said. "Mavis must be really depressed after she wore King Sombra's crown when she was kidnapped."
"So, I heard about the talent show that's upcoming. I was wondering if I could be in the front row seat section." Shadow Mavis said.
"Uh, yeah. I'll get permission."
"Great!" Shadow Mavis said, as Toby left. She then got a heart valentine from her jumpsuit, and admired it. It said "To my favorite villainess. From George Cunningham, your Valentine".
"Oh, Georgie. I will always remember the times we spent together. I promise we will fond a way to reunite our family and friends to get revenge." Shadow Mavis said, as she went on the swings.
Toby eventually found Trixie while sweating nervously. "Tr-rixie?" he stammered.
"Yes, Toby? What's going on?" Trixie asked, then put the pieces together. "Oh, looks like little Toby has found another girlfriend, did he?" she smiled mischievously.
"No, it's not that! Some girl by the name of Shadow Mavis thinks I'm George, and well, she thinks I'm George. I don't want to get a lot of people mad at me, but could you please let her get a front row seat at the talent show and don't tell her I'm Toby?"
"OK, Toby. Cross my heart..." Trixie said.
"Stick a cupcake in my eye." Toby finished.
"Good. See you later, Toby." Trixie said, as the two departed.
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Chapter 10: Heading to Canterlot/ the theory/ Talent show
Back with Bowser and George...
They managed to escape before anyone could catch them.
"That was close." Bowser said.
"We need to move to final phase three: Canterlot Party." George said, smiling devilishly, as he put on Toby's glasses.
The 'boy' went back to his family just as the running of the bulls was over.
"Hey there, sugarcube!" Applejack called.
'Since when does this moron started yelling in a happy voice?' 'Toby' thought.
"So I was hoping if we could that party in the royal Canterlot Ball room," the 'boy' said.
"Why there?" Candace asked.
"Well, we were planning on a party to celebrate George Cunningham's capture, before we went on this expo journey, remember?" 'Toby' answered.
"Oh yeah!" Rainbow Dash said, as the family and 'boy' were leaving out of the stage.
Back with the officers...
They were investigating the scene of the crime.
"I've never been to a more ridiculous crime scene." Greta complained.
Suddenly, something caught Shade's eye.
"The pink pony!" Shade said, as he picked up the cupcake. "She was here!"
"The Turtle!" Iron Will said, as he picked up a coin. "He, too, was here!"
"Wait a minute! Could the pink pony and the Turtle be one and the same?" Gilda theorized.
"As much as I hate to say it, yes!" Will complained.
"I knew it! But why would she steal some bones?" Shade asked.
"The bones apparently belonged to one Colonel Blood, the only living creature to ever come close to stealing the Canterlot Royal Jewels," Iron Will answered.
"Wait! Where does this all lead?" Shade asked, before it dawned on the others.
"The pink pony is planning on stealing the crown jewels of the princesses!" the investigators said altogether.
Back with Shadow Mavis...
She had been walking around the detention center, looking for Toby. She was later stopped by Trixie.
"There you are, Shadow Mavis." she said, while levitating Shadow Mavis in a corner, pressing her arms against the wall.
"Oh, it's you." the girl said sarcastically, while being frisked. "What is your business with me?"
"A nice young boy has made the decision to invite you to his talent show, and you'll be in the front row seats with us."
"Really?!? I get to see George in live?!?" the girl said in excitement.
"Yep, but don't get your hopes up. We know you're still a bad girl after what you did to Ponyville last year. So I need to keep you close to me." Trixie said, while taking out her cuffs, putting Shadow Mavis's arms behind her back, and locking them. The girl grumbled while struggling to get out, but still blushed about what her 'boyfriend' do for her.
Back with Toby...
All the guards, Shadow Mavis, and Trixie were sitting on chairs. Then they saw a giant sign, saying "Annual Frostbite Prison Talent show". The center of the "O" opened up to reveal a pony, "It's the Frostbite annual Talent show, with our very special guest, Toby Mason!" he cheered, as the sign rose, and the band started playing classical music.
"Oh, thank you, thank you." Toby bowed, as cheers were heard.
"You go, George! Show them your pride!" Shadow Mavis rooted.
"Ok. Roger, you're next for the semaphore." the boy said as he looked at his clipboard. "Alright. Jacob for pigeons..."
Suddenly, the children and Pinkie crept from a corner.
"Toby, psst." Sweetie Belle whispered.
Toby suddenly turned around and saw his friends, sisters, and aunt. This made Toby smile with joy.
"Big sisters, Auntie Pinkie, Uncle Spike, everyone. You're all here." the boy said while tears of joy were about to form.
"Come on, Toby. We need to get out of here right now!" Conner said.
While another act was being produced, Toby met his friends, Spike, and Pinkie outside the building. What they didn't notice, was that a simple girl hiding in the shadows, and eavesdropping them. She leaned in closer to hear.
"I'm so glad you are all here!" he said.
"Toby, listen. An evil guy named George Cunningham has replaced you!" Mike said.
"What?!? George replaced me?!?" Toby asked.
"As much as it's crazy to say it, then yes," Spike said. "Plus, he was working with his partner named Bowser Nate. They are planning something terrible, but we don't know what."
"But how can you all not notice that he replaced me before?" the boy stammered.
"He made himself look like you and talk you! Also, he did some strange things that confused us." Apple Bloom commented.
"So, all this? No one in my family knew that I was locked up in a Maximum Security Detention Center and that I was replaced by a evil criminal mastermind?!?" Toby said, hallucinating.
"It's sound worse than it was." Pinkie said.
"No. It's bad as it sounds." Silver said.
"George was gone all along?" Shadow Mavis wondered. "By this wimpy boy that I've been fooled by?!?"
"I thought you guys didn't need me anymore." Toby said as he started crying.
"What?!? That's not true! Look at all the stuff you accomplished! Who was the one we wanted to rescue from Queen Chrysalis taking over Equestria besides Celestia and Luna?" Pinkie started.
"And who was the one who got his locket back from another world that me and Twilight went in as different forms?" Spike saluted.
"And who saved us and granted his wish to rid of Zanzibar and we all got our parents human and pony back?" Heaven continued.
"And who stood up to his own father after the father killed the boy's mother in a car accident?" Pinkie finished.
This made the boy a whole lot better and he stood with pride.
"You're all right. I'm not going to let my fraud take over! It's time I stood up!" Toby said with pride as he started running.
"No! Wait! Toby!" the others called.
Suddenly some gunshots were heard, which made Toby froze. Luckily, they were nearby the boy, but not close to him.
"I forgot. I'm in a prison." he said, turning to the watch tower, "Sorry Ivan!" Toby called.
"Ah, its no problem, its an honest mistake!" the minotaur called.
"Well, that's just great." Spike said sarcastically.
"Wait! I have an idea!" Nyx said. "Toby, you're having a talent show, right?"
"Yeah. Why?" the boy asked.
The filly whispered the plan to the boy, which the others nodded in agreement.
"They are going to escape?!? Not on my watch!" Shadow Mavis thought, while following the others being unseen.
So Toby went with the others and by himself, went back inside.
"Oh, thank you, thank you." he said while bowing. "Now for the finale of the talent show, I shall do a magician's act."
The act was a milk can escape. Some guards brought a milk can filled with actual milk. They opened a lid and put Toby in it. The guard locked the can with some locks and went away as another pushed a screensaver to block the audience's view. Toby knew exactly what to do. His friends a dug a hole above the milk can. The boy stomped on the milk can, causing the bottom part to make a hole for him to fit through. He went through the hole and followed the others. Back above, the guards were wondering what happened to the boy, but Trixie was panicking. She was biting her hooves nervously, but no one seemed to notice. What became of her boy? Just as the screensaver was removed, the milk can began to fall apart by pieces, and everyone was shocked.
A guard came to inspect the scene, and when he realized the boy was gone, he shouted out" He's disappeared!"
Trixie then came out of her seat and shouted at the top of her lungs, with all sorts of rage, "TOBY!!!"
The gang and Toby were in a car, breaking the main entrance just as the alarm was ringing.
"Alright! Let's get back to Canterlot" Toby cheered.
"How do you know they are there?" Serenity asked.
"While I was at lunch, also the lunch was disgusting there, I heard some prisoners discussing something about George being interested of stealing the royal jewelry, so George's next target would most likely be those treasures in Canterlot." the boy said
"Wow! Good catching up!" Spike commented.
"And can you take off that prison jumpsuit? They might recognize you as that criminal. Plus, you don't look so good in orange. No offense." Pinkie said.
Toby took off his jumpsuit and his black shoes. He puts his sneakers back on him and puts his glasses back on, but the main clothing will be a problem.
"Wait! What will Toby wear?" Scootaloo said.
"He can use some of Rarity's clothes I have." Sweetie Belle answered as she took some clothes from her bag.
What Toby is now wearing his a black shirt, brown plaid pants, and a scarf on his neck.
"What about the mole?" Nyx said.
"We'll deal with that later. For now, let's get to Canterlot." Toby said.
"I'm glad you're back with us, little brother!" the CMC said in unison.
"Me too, big sisters." Toby responded as he hugged the CMC.
"Good to have you back, little wittle Toby!" Pinkie said, nuzzling into her nephew's cheek.
"You too, Auntie Pinkie." Toby said as he hugged Pinkie Pie.
"Let's go!" Mike cheered with the others, but were unaware of a certain girl that was hanging on the van.
"I must be involved with this! I want to know what happened to the real George!" Shadow Mavis grunted.
Back with Toby's family,
"Guys, before we head out, I have some bad news. We only had a budget for just two expos alone," Bowser said bluntly.
"What?!" Twilight and her friends demanded.
"I know, I know, but at least you guys got to experience something different," Bowser said.
"We got trampled by a bunch of bulls!" Stealth said.
"Yes. Well, I will be accompanying you to Canterlot for personal reasons," Bowser said, as the train pulled in.
"All aboard who's going aboard!" the conductor called, as the family and Bowser boarded the train.
"Silver Spoon, I must ask you something," 'Toby' said.
"What is it sweetie pie?" Silver Spoon asked.
"Will you be my date to the party?" he asked.
"Oh my, where did this come from all of a sudden?" Silver Spoon asked.
"Well, you are my girlfriend, so I thought it would be appropriate to ask you out," 'Toby' said, 'That, and I can distract you fools while Number Two steals the jewels,' he thought to himself.
"Oh Toby, you know you don't have to ask me to be your date," Silver Spoon replied, kissing the 'boy' on the cheek.
"So, is that a yes?" 'Toby' asked.
"Of course it is, silly," Silver Spoon replied, wrapping her arms around 'Toby', and embracing him.
"Excellent," 'Toby' lied. "Finally, I can fulfill my destiny, and try to make my father and my real family proud. I hope I can see them again.
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Chapte 11: In Canterlot/ The party/ the beginning of the theft
Back with Toby and his friends...
They managed to arrive back to Canterlot fast. Unfortunately for the gang, Toby peeked out and saw some guards that were in the palace.
"Hmm. the main entrance is well too guarded. I need to find another way in." Toby said.
"How about there?" Pinkie suggested, pointing at a place of flowers.
Toby walked out of the truck unnoticed and used a basket of flowers to get to the main entrance. One guard saw him but let him through, making the boy walk faster. When he got there, he opened the door for the others.
"Wow, Toby. You were like Sly Cooper back there!" Nathan commented.
"Thanks, Nathan. You guys and Uncle Spike, go find the others. Auntie Pinkie, come with me." the boy planned.
The kids, teens, and Spike headed for the lobby while Pinkie Pie and her nephew went the other way. The room they went in had a mirror and some props.
"Say, Toby," Pinkie said, as she went to the suit and tie. "These are your clothes."
Unfortunately, Pinkie shook it too hard making the mirror next to it fall down and break.
"Someone's coming! Hide!" Toby cried as Pinkie laid down, pretending to be a floor mat. While the person was approaching, Toby put his finger on the tan colored makeup and put it on his mole. He also put on the suit and tie quickly. The person that was approaching was none other than George Cunningham.
"These clothes are tight. Those kid's family really are morons. I hate dates." he muttered.
He approached the 'mirror' while Toby was imitating his moves. But George didn't seem to notice. The two squinted, turned around, and pondered. Then they crouched down and rose up, trying to scare each other. They crouched down again and put a hat on. Unfortunately, Toby's hat is different from George's, and the criminal was about to put two and two together until his partner came.
"Ah, there you are, Number Two," George said while Toby also imitated his movements. "Well, don't just stand there. Come in. Now that we are succeeding our ultimate plan, we steal the crown jewels and frame Toby's family for it." George said.
"But what will happen when they realize it? Because the mares and humans will know everything!" Bowser exclaimed.
"Once they served their purposes, kaboom. It will be horse meat for dinner. And for the human mother, I'll roast her with a burnt bomb." George said while smiling devilishly.
This caused Toby to gasp in silent and a thought was made. 'What did he do with them?'
George laughed evilly until a staff member showed up with a box.
"Package delivery. Where should I put it?" he said.
"Put it over there on that pink rug." George answered.
Pinkie still laid in silence, but when the box landed on her, she grunted, causing Toby to grimace over her aunt's squish, but no one heard it. George and Bowser left the room while Toby squatted down to inspect his aunt.
"Are you OK, Auntie Pinkie?" he asked with worry.
"I'm fine. How do I look?" she said while turning to side.
Toby grimaced again at her aunt's new shape while his thought was "No comment," but he actually said "You're fine. Let's find Momma, Mommy and the others!" as he and her left the room. Unfortunately, they were caught by the officers.
"Ah-ha! The Turtle! Finally I found you!" Iron Will said with glory.
"And George Cunningham, the most dangerous human in existence!" Will said with equal amount of pride. "As we like to say it, case closed!"
"Good!" Gilda said while leaving with Iron Will, who was dressed up in beach wear. "That gives us our annual vacation!"
"But wait! What are we supposed to do with them until the holding unit arrives?" Shade called.
"On vacation!" Iron Will said.
Later...
The officers frisked Toby and Pinkie. Then they put the boy's and pony's hooves behind their backs and handcuffed them. They shoved the two in the car.
"But you've got the wrong human! I'm Toby Mason!" the boy pleaded with tears forming in his eyes.
"And stay there!" Shade said as the officers turned their backs.
Back with Toby's family...
They were having the party of their lives while the Princesses watched them.
"Say, Lulu. It seems kind of fun here. But, where's Toby?" Luna said.
"Hmm. It seems that our subjects are here with us, but neither Toby, the children, Silver, Icezer, or the Bearer of Laughter is here." Celestia said.
"They're lost, but as long as Pinkie is with them, they'll be safe." Twilight answered.
"Ok, Twily. Hope Nathan would be OK." Shining Armor said.
Everyone went back to partying but while doing that, they all had the same thought, "Where is our children?"
"Uh, princess, with all due respect, but where are your crowns?" Rarity asked.
"We were wondering that ourselves," Luna replied.
"What do you mean?" Samantha asked.
"Well, when I woke up, I couldn't find my crown anywhere in my room," Celestia replied.
"The same with myself, Cadence and Twilight," Luna added.
"You know, when I was walking through the halls, I overheard Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon talking about missing jewelry as well," they turned to see Eris standing there.
Flashback to a few short hours ago,
As Eris wandered through the halls of Canterlot castle, he heard some voices, and they were distressed, "I could've sworn I put my tiara on the table!" one voice Eris recognized as Diamond Tiara.
"And I can't find my pearl necklace anywhere!" the other voice belonged to Silver Spoon. Feeling like she needed to do something, the draconequss girl knocked on their door, "Who is it?" Silver Spoon called.
"Its Eris!" Eris replied, "Can I come in?" she asked.
"Sure," Diamond Tiara replied, sounding depressed.
Coming in, Eris saw that the two fillies turned the room upside down looking for something, "What happened?" Eris asked.
"We can't find our jewelry!" Diamond Tiara replied, obviously upset.
"We placed our jewelry on the table over there last night, but when we woke up this morning, they were gone!" Silver Spoon cried.
"Now first, you need to calm down," Eris said.
"How can we when our tiara and necklace are gone?!" Diamond Tiara cried.
"Well, lets think, you're sure you put your jewelry one the table?" Eris asked.
"Yeah," the two fillies replied.
"And you're sure you didn't just put them in your bags when you turned in for the night?" Eris asked.
"Yeah," the two replied.
"Well, I'll keep an eye out for them. If I find them, I'll give them back to you," Eris said, as she teleported away.
"And so far, I haven't found anything," Eris said.
"Hmm, there must be a thief in the castle," Rainbow Dash theorized.
"I hope not!" Rarity cried.
"I'll tell the guards to stay on high alert," Shining Armor said, as he went off to find some of the guards.
Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara were getting themselves prepared for the party. While doing her hair, Silver Spoon sighed depressingly. Diamond Tiara caught the sound of her friend's distress, "Silver Spoon, what's wrong?" the pink filly asked.
Giving another heavy sigh, the anthro filly looked at her best friend, "I don't know Diamond. I mean, I love Toby and all, and when he asked me to be his date, I was thrilled. But he asked me without hesitation, like it meant nothing to him. We've never once had a fight. but it was so easy, it just doesn't feel right," Silver Spoon replied, as she began to sing.
"I'm with you. Toby doesn't feel like the young man you fell in love with," Diamond Tiara commented.
"Well, hopefully he'll go back to being the same boy I love after we go back home," Silver Spoon said.
Back with Toby and Pinkie,
"Hey Toby, isn't that Silver Spoon?" Pinkie asked, pointing over to where Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara were walking out.
"I think there must be a party going on," Toby commented, 'Silver Spoon looks gorgeous,' he thought to himself.
"A party?! Without me?!?" Pinkie said, stamping her hoof through the floor of the car, "Wow, that's a poorly made car," Pinkie commented.
Just then, Toby got an idea, "Auntie Pinkie, since we can't escape the car, why not we take the car in ourselves?" Toby explained.
"Alrighty then," Pinkie said, stamping her other three hooves through the floor of the car, and walking away from an unsuspecting Will and Shade.
Back with George and Bowser,
As George and Bowser walked through the halls, George stopped in front of a door, "Before I forget, Number Two, I have hired us some help," he said, opening the door, to reveal Diamond Dog puppies.
"Uh," was all Bowser could say.
"I know right? Who would suspect puppies of stealing jewelry?" George asked, before remembering something else, "Oh yeah, before I forget, we can sell these," George said, giving Bowser a burlap sack. Looking inside, he saw the princesses crowns, along with a child's tiara with real diamonds in it, and an expensive looking pearl necklace, "Before I went to sleep last night, I went ahead an stole these pieces of jewelry," George explained.
"Ah, more money for us!" Bowser said, as he led the puppies to do their part of the job.
"Now, to keep every moronic fool at that flyspeck of a party busy," George said, as he put on Toby's glasses.
Unaware to them, a bat-winged girl was eavesdropping them the whole time.
"George is here! I'm so glad to see him again! But I can't see him in the blue. Guards are around the Crystal Empire. I'll just approach him by surprise. Then we could get revenge on Celestia and her subjects." Shadow Mavis thought, as she flew somewhere else.
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Chapter 12: The Jewel Theft/ Double Toby trouble
Back with Bowser and the puppies...
Bowser and the puppies went to a secret gateway. In it was a large gate. Brushing at a part of it, Bowser discovered a keyhole. He then puled out the Colonels key, and with a little bit of effort, he unlocked the gate, revealing a small passageway.
"All right. You pups go around and open the door for me." the stallion said.
The puppies went through a hole with no difficulties. Then they stacked together to open the vault's door for Bowser.
"Bowser!" they chanted.
"Ssh! Shut up!" he hushed.
What came next was a room that contained all types of jewels. Bowser sprayed some air in the room, which caused lasers to appear.
"Oh, come on. Not a laser web." he complained. "Time to get the suspendy ropey thing and my really cool secret suit." he said, reaching into his duffel bag.
He put an tight black suit and went inside the room. The stallion avoided the lasers while navigating to the area he was looking for. When he got there, he quickly put on Colonel Blood's locket on the hole. Next, the lasers disappeared, making a vault rise out of the ground. It opened, revealing the Crown Jewels.
Back with Toby and Pinkie...
"What took you so long?" Joshua asked.
"Long story. can you get us out of here?" Toby replied.
Nyx unlocked the cuffs, releasing Pinkie and Toby from their restraints and they exited the car.
"Now, Toby. We need to show you something that is involving you? It might be shocking." Collin warned.
"What is it?" Toby asked.
"Well," Conner gulped. "This is it."
He turned to the side, revealing a Wanted poster with a picture of Toby on it. This caused the boy's jaw to drop down literally.
"What?!? I'm a wanted criminal?!?" he cried softly.
"Since the poster says it, then yes." Apple Bloom said sadly.
"Well, let's not waste any time about that now. We need to stop Toby's double before someone gets hurt!" Joshua stated as the other followed him.
Back with Toby's family..
They were still wondering what had happened to their children. All of this seems to apply for everyone until Discord showed up.
"Hmm. That's odd. Where are the kids?" he thought, just as 'Toby' came in with Silver Spoon holding onto his arm. Silver Spoon looked depressed.
"C'mon Silver Spoon. Its a party! You should be happy!" 'Toby' said, trying to encourage her to be upbeat.
"I-I know, but, lately, I've felt I don't really know you," Silver Spoon admitted.
"What do you mean? We're just a couple o' crazy kids in love," 'Toby' said.
"Yeah, but, ever since that date we had before we went on the expo trip, you've been acting like someone else," Silver Spoon said.
"Its just your imagination playing trick on you," 'Toby' lied.
Back with Toby's group,
"Ok, we've got to get George out of the ballroom and get me up there," Toby said, as they all looked around for some sort of secret passage.
"What's this do?" Pinkie asked, as she pulled a lever, which propelled Toby up, and dropped George into the room the others were in.
"Toby? What's going?" Silver Spoon asked, quirking an eyebrow at her coltfriend.
"Silver Spoon, we need to go!" Toby said, pulling on the girls arm, but she wasn't having it.
"No, I want to know what's going on!" Silver Spoon demanded. This caught the attention of the other party goers.
Meanwhile, back down below the ballroom,
Shaking off the daze from his fall, George rose up, and glared at Pinkie Pie and the children, "Uh, no hard feelings?" Pinkie asked, as George flipped the switch back, dropping Toby back to them, and propelled George up to the ball room.
"I'm sorry Silver Spoon, please forgive me," 'Toby' pleaded. But what he didn't see was that Silver and Icezer swung from the ceiling on ropes, grabbing 'Toby' and brought him with them, as they tossed him into a net, which was suspended by Nathan and Joshua. As Toby tried to explain to them what was happening, George used his razor sharp teeth to cut through the net, and landed on Toby. They both got up, and Silver Spoon and the others gasped at what they saw.
"Two Tobys?!" Twilight said, bamboozled.
"Well, that certainly explains a lot," Discord commented.
Looking at both of them, Silver Spoon furrowed her brows in frustration and confusion, "How are there two Toby's?! Of all the ways to ruin a date, I have to admit, this is the most creative. But really, two Toby's?!?" Silver Spoon demanded.
"No Silver Spoon, there's only one Toby, me," Toby said.
"No-no-no-no do not listen to him baby cakes, I am the real Toby!" 'Toby' lied.
"As if, I'm the real Toby!" Toby argued. Then the two got into a heated argument, before Silver Spoon intervened.
"QUIET!" her voice echoed through the castle, and the city of Canterlot, "There's only one sure way to decide this! First Toby!" she said, turning to George, "Would you marry me?" she asked.
"Of course, we can do it today if you want," 'Toby' was silenced when Silver Spoon held up a finger, and turned to Toby.
"And you, the other Toby, would you marry me?" Silver Spoon asked, with an adorable twinkle in her eyes.
"Uh, yeah, I would, I mean I could," Toby stuttered, trying to find the right words, which put a look of amazement in his fillyfriends eyes.
"THAT'S MY TOBY!" Silver Spoon exclaimed, tackling Toby to the ground, and kissing him like crazy.
"Which means that guys a fake!" Raiden declared, pointing at the fake Toby. Lance and Dusty grabbed a hold of the phony by his arms. Just then, the bells rang.
"What's going on? Who ordered the bells to be rung?!" Celestia demanded. George chuckled evilly, as he effortlessly threw the two Nega Titans away like they were scraps of paper. Then, he wiped his face, revealing his mole. This made everyone in the room gasp in fear.
"That is right, you fools. I am George Cunningham, the most dangerous human in existence, and a thousand times more of a man than this puny Toby person! And my original plan was to get revenge on you all by framing you for the thefts all around Equestria!" George explained.
"That's right!" a voice shouted, as they all turned to see Shadow Mavis landing in front of George.
"Shadow Mavis?!?" everyone cried.
"That's right! I'm back for revenge!" Shadow Mavis cheered, before turning to George. "Dating that horse meat was part of your plan, was it?"
"Uh, yeah." George sweated.
"Well, that fine, Georgie. I understand." the girl said, as she and George kissed each other. Then she faced the opponents. "I hope you're happy what you did to us, because this is payback!"
"Why would you want revenge on us? We never did anything to you!" Cory argued.
"That is where you are wrong, stick boy. You puny children murdered our father!" Shadow Mavis yelled.
"Your father?" Twilight asked. Then, it dawned on her and the others.
"That's right! You killed my father, Lord Tirek, and framing you for robberies around the land was the perfect way to frame you, but now its time for a change of plan," George said, as he clicked his remote detonator.
"What is that?!" Rainbow Dash asked.
"Its a bomb!" Toby cried.
"Guess its time for my electromagnetic bomb attractor vest, which I am so conveniently wearing, to go to work," Doctor Whooves said, as he activated. Once it was, Silver Spoon felt her hand being attracted pulled by some sort of force. Then, it dawned on Toby.
"Silver Spoon! Your ring is the bomb!" Toby warned. The anthro filly desperately tried to get the ring off. She eventually got the ring off, but it fell to the floor.
"Quick, we need to stop the explosion!" Francisco yelled, as he warped the space around the ring, which soon exploded inside the spacial bubble.
"Well, that happened," Toby commented.
"Yeah, but now we need to," Silver cut himself off when he saw that George was gone, "Where did he go?" he asked.
"My evil twin's not here!" Mavis cried.
"Silver Spoon's not here either!" Diamond Tiara exclaimed. Just then, a high pitched scream could be heard.
"TOBY! ANYBODY! HELP!" they all recognized it as Silver Spoon's voice.
"They're on the roof!" Brian exclaimed, as he and the others ran towards the roof.
Chapter 13: Rooftop Confrontation
The gang all headed to the roof just in time to see George and Shadow Mavis heading to the helicopter with a tied up Silver Spoon. She is screaming for help, but her mouth was covered by a white cloth, "Shut up, brat! You're my insurance policy!" George growled. As they went there, they saw Bowser Nate in a Turtle suit. "Number Two, you are ridiculous!" George insulted. "Why are you wearing that?"
"Because I'm the Turtle. And the new number one criminal. That's right. This is where I double cross you." he stated.
"First rule of double crossing: You don't announce the double crossing before you do it. It's not even a rule in the book because it's so obvious." George replied as he pressed on a button, blowing Bowser off the plane, "'The Turtle' is literally the worst criminal name I've ever heard!" he added.
The gang was about to approach the helicopter, but it was already flying just as George adjusted the settings while Silver Spoon struggled in her restraints.
"He's getting away! What do we do?!?"" Spike cried.
"I'm going to stop the helicopter." Toby said with pride as he ran.
Everyone cheered as they followed the boy to the flying helicopter. However, they jumped but only Toby managed to hold the helicopter.
"Oh no, we must do something! I got to save my baby boy!" Fluttershy cried.
"I got it!" her son called.
"There's only one way to reach him! We must stack up to a ladder!" Nathan shouted.
"Are you crazy?!?" Cadence cried.
"It's the only way!" Joshua protested.
"OK, but be careful!" Twilight agreed.
All the children climbed up to each other forming a ladder. While doing that, George noticed Toby was holding the helicopter.
"There's no escape, George Cunningham!" Toby shouted.
"Bad choice, human." George growled as he stomped a foot on Toby's hand.
Muffled screams from Silver Spoon can be heard while she struggled with the rope that is tied up to her. But then, she saw a hacksaw nearby, which gave her an idea. Meanwhile, the children got ahold of the helicopter.
"Something's wrong! We're not moving!" George said. He then realized the problem. "You're ruining my getaway!"
Toby managed to get on the helicopter, but just as he was about to deal with George, the criminal pointed a gun at the boy.
"Welcome aboard, Toby. You have no idea who you're dealing. I'm the world's most dangerous human in existence!" George said.
"That's right! Get ready to die, puny face!" Shadow Mavis said.
However, Silver Spoon got out of her bonds, and released the cloth of her mouth.
"Whatever! You may be the world's most dangerous human in existence, but you're still a human!" she shouted as she grabbed the criminal by the legs, beating him up, " And no one tricks me into dating them then hurts my Toby!" she shouted as she threw George around the helicopter. When it was over, George fell down. However, he rose up and looked scared and dazed.
"What a woman!" George commented.
"Yeah, MY woman. And I believe this belongs to you," Toby said, as he slapped the same fake mole that George put on him on his other cheek.
After seeing everything, Shadow Mavis burned in anger. "I'll kill you!!!!!" she shrieked, as she pushed Toby out of the helicopter.
"No!" Toby screamed as he fell off. Silver Spoon tried to grab him, but he fell too fast. Tears stinger her eyes, as she went to glare at Shadow Mavis.
"Looks like that balloon boy isn't suitable enough for your girlfriend!"
"That's it! You killed my Toby, so now it's time to return the favor!" Silver Spoon cried, as she grabbed George's gun and pointed it at his head.
Shadow Mavis lunged forward to stop her, but fell unconscious, revealing a tranquilizer dart on her wings. Silver Spoon may have won the battle, but she was still crying about Toby's death. Suddenly, she saw Fluttershy flying by with Toby.
"Thank you, Momma." Toby said, as he got into the helicopter.
"Thank Celestia I caught you before you hit the bottom." Fluttershy said as she flew away. After that, the duo faced George.
"How are you two going to get back down with all your friends holding on? I need to lower down the vehicle and when I get the chance, I'll turn myself. I give up." George spoke.
Toby and Silver Spoon gave each other dumbfounded looks. The world's most dangerous human in existence decided to surrender after a beating?
"Alright. You'll lower us and turn yourself in. Deal?" Toby said.
"Deal." George finished.
As George lowered the helicopter, the gang managed to get down to the ground. While the two got off, everyone gave angry glares at the criminal.
"George Cunningham, you are placed under arrest for thievery, fraud, foal napping, and putting our child in a prison. Do you have to say anything in defense?" Celestia said as she approached George with the other princesses.
"Yes. There are a few words I would like to honor my father. Even though you destroyed him, all I've got is my dignity. And I would have gotten it, if it weren't for you meddling kids. And also three words for memory of my father." George started.
"Gosh. This seems sad." Ashley commented.
"So long, morons!" George happily cheered as he took out a potion from his pocket. It was from his partner. The potion read: PX-42. George drank the all of the potion as everyone stood back nervously. George mutated and turned into a giant shadow creature with piercing blood red eyes. His transformation was finished as he roared at the gang. He smacked everyone with his giant fist and stormed all the way to Ponyville. When he got there, screams from the village can be heard because he brought nightmares to everyone, except Toby's family.
"Rats! That jerk gotten away!" Rainbow Dash said.
"It seems no one can stop him." Luna said sadly, as everyone's head hung down in shame.
"No." Toby said as he steeped forward.
"What do you mean, little brother?" the CMC asked.
"I know that since he took over my place, I was locked up in a Maximum Security Detention Center." Toby said.
"We are sorry to hear that, Toby!" Fluttershy sobbed, hugging the child. "An angel like you doesn't belong there, and never will!"
The rest nodded their heads in agreement.
"As I was saying, since George took my place, I realized that after coming this far, we shouldn't give up. Especially me. Nathan, do I have any Rainbow power left?" Toby continued.
"Yes. Why?" Nathan replied as his friend.
"I need to get there and stop that criminal." the child said.
"But sugarcube, you can't go there by yourself." Applejack called. "The varmint seems to be the size of Lord Tirek, and you're just a kid."
"Not true. Me and my friends rescued you after defeating that monster. And since that criminal is like me, then I should battle him." the boy said seriously. "Plus, ever since I got my locket back from another world, this will prove that I will be brave for all of you. Especially you, Momma and Mommy."
Tears of joy stung everyone's eyes as they hugged Toby. However, Ashley and Fluttershy were still holding to the boy.
"Be careful, Toby." the two mothers said.
Toby sadly smiled as he ran back to Ponyville. By now, his family were all thinking the same thing. 'Be careful, Toby.'
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Chapter 14: Toby vs. Ultimate George/ Royal Transformation (edited)
George laughed evilly while giving nightmares to the ponies in Ponyville. He had stomped on houses and cottages. He had even destroyed the homes of the Mane Six and the Children of Harmony.
Back with Toby...
He had ran back to Ponyville just in time. When he saw the destruction his fraud had made, he felt bad for the ponies who lived there, but once he seen the destroyed homes of him and his family, he felt devastated. But this won't stop him. When he heard the screams of ponies nearby, he ran to his destination. There was George Cunningham, bringing ruin to everyone that stood between him.
"MUAWHAHA! I have avenged my father!" he laughed.
"NOT SO FAST!!!" a voice shouted.
George turned around to see a determined Toby Mason standing in front of his destroyed home.
"Heh! How would you be able to stop me? Oh, that's right! You can't! Because I'm big and you're small!" George chortled.
"I wouldn't think about that." Toby just spread his arms around him and a magic rose out of him.
"What's this? A magic show?" George mocked.
Toby ignored his double and a rainbow orb came around him. Some light was enveloping around him. It was so bright that everyone in Equestria can see it. The orb gave Toby his rainbow power but it's changing to another shape. It changed him from a human to a familiar pink puffball. Obviously, he must change into that from since it's the only way to defeat George. The only thing Toby has equipped with him is a star rod that is lowering down to him.
"Let's rumble." George and Toby said at the same time.
George rose stones up and threw them at Toby. But the boy floated out of the way. Then he fired stars at the criminal.
"Gah! You think that can be easy for you?" George shouted.
He then proceeded to shoot fireballs at Toby. But Toby dodged them all and returned the favor.
"You see that, George?!?" Toby shouted. "Good triumphs over evil!"
"We'll see about that." George commented as he whistled.
Some missiles were behind George and the criminal threw them at the boy. The boy dodged them again. Then Toby shot some stars at George.
"Grr! That's it, young man!" George angrily yelled.
He summoned a giant boulder and caused a spell to the rock. He threw the rock at Toby. The child tried to dodge the projectile, but the rock was following him directly. It couldn't be distracted. It's main objective was to crush Toby. It was too late. The boulder crushed Toby in Fluttershy's cottage.
Inside the non-broken parts of the cottage, Angel heard the crush. He called his animal friends and led them outside. They saw a huge boulder across from them. All of them with Mr. Bear lifted the boulder and threw it somewhere else. When they saw Toby under the boulder, they were all shocked. Angel checked Toby's pulse, but it showed no signs of Toby waking up. The animals all hung their heads in sadness that their child was in a unconscious state, but George interrupted the scene while laughing evilly.
"Ha! That pest is out of the way! I gotten my revenge! Nothing can stop me!" he laughed.
However, he felt a tap on his shoulder, and turned around to see an angry pack of animals.
Mr. Bear bit down on George's hand while the birds were poking their beaks at George's cheeks. Most of the animals joined the bash down while some stayed behind to watch the unconscious boy.
"OW! HEY! CUT THAT OUT!" George shrieked while trying to whack them away. However his arms and legs are restrained by the animals.
While trying to defeat George, a magical tomato flew out of him and landed nearby Toby. Angel took notice of this and grabbed it. He then opened Toby's mouth and put the tomato in it. Angel closed down Toby's mouth repeatedly so he could chew it. George whacked the animals away from him and stood up. But he failed to notice Toby rising.
"Ugh. What happened?" Toby asked himself. He woke up to see the animals surrounding him with smiles of joy.
"Thank you for reviving me, everyone." Toby said as the animals grabbed him in one big hug.
After that was done, Toby flied back above.
"Surprised to see me?" he asked George with a smirk as he fired his star rod one final time and threw at George. However, George is still smiling evilly, and still large.
"What's going on?" Toby cried. Suddenly, George grabbed Toby and clutched him tightly.
"FOOL! You think I would be defeated that easily?" George taunted as he sucked Toby's powers away and threw him away.
"Oh, no." Toby whimpered as he got up. "George got my powers and I can't stop him! It's all my fault!" He curled up in a ball and started crying until a voice interrupted him.
"Toby..." the voice echoed.
"Wha-- Who's there?" Toby wondered.
"It's me, Heaven." the voice answered.
"Heaven?!? What are you doing here?" Toby fearfully asked.
"You lost to the most dangerous human in existence, so you must not give up." Heaven explained.
"But how?" Toby pondered.
"Here. Take this magic potion. It will twansfer you to where George is." Heaven finished.
"Thanks, Heaven!" Toby cheered as he drank the potion and disappeared.
"Hmm. Since that pest is out of the way, I should decide where to rule Equestria. It can't be Ponyville since I destroyed everything. I guess that my next destination is Manehattan!" George said to himself while ponies cried in fear.
"How about your next destination is behind bars?" George turned to see Toby standing in a pillar.
"WHAT?!? It can't be!!!" George cried.
"Oh, trust me. I've survived lots of worse than this." Toby laughed.
"Well, why can't you use your powers for other purposes like I did?" George asked the boy.
"I wouldn't do that. You'll never get me to turn against my friends."
"Ugh. You're a child, you know that? With my new powers, it'll be easy to control you. You can fight all you want, you'll won't escape. Like THIS!" George said while shooting rays at Toby.
"OWWW!" Toby cried in pain.
"Is that painful? Give it up! Join me! Unless you do, you will suffer the consequences!" George said.
"No, I won't! I won't!" Toby pleaded while struggling in pain.
"You think you can beat me? You're no match for my powers!" George argued.
Suddenly, Toby's heart was pounding in anger. "No more of your EEEVVVILLLL!!!" he yelled, as the force field exploded, knocking George over.
"AAH! My powers! Why didn't they work on you?" he asked.
"I'll tell you why." Toby smirked.
"What??" George asked.
"Power alone isn't the true strength!" Toby said with pride.
"Ugh! I can't believe this! I've got no further use of you, Toby!" George said, while turning into his normal form, and flying in top of an abandoned statue. He got inside, and the statue broke, revealing a giant ape head, and when George got inside, it's eyes lighted yellow. "Take this!"
The head started firing bombs. Toby managed to dodge them by dashing across and got to George's statue.
"Hyah!" Toby said, as he hit the statue's head. The statue began to turn red, but it's blasts were more faster and earthquakes were caused. Toby took an opportunity to avoid it and strike George. Now it was on it's anger. The statue's head fired bombs all over the sky, while some floated and tried to harm Toby. Toby zinged and hit George another time. The statue's head began to move and fly. Luckily for Toby, he floated and landed in Ponyville. The statue's head with George flew around, until the body began to crumble, revealing a robot prototype of Lord Tirek. The head began to connect with the body, and the eyes of it flashed bright red.
"Let's do this!" Toby exclaimed.
The robot pounded it's chest, sending in flying saucers. It pounded the ground, with Toby avoiding the attack. George fired lasers at the boy with his robotic hands, but he dodged every one of them and hit them when the arms turned green. Once the arms fell off, the chest exploded, revealing a giant laser. It fired at the ground two times, missing Toby every time. Once Toby did the final strike, the robot exploded so loud that everyone can admire it. George came out of the body, looking furious.
"You ruined everything! If it weren't for you, everything would be perfect!" George said angrily.
"George! Put a stop to this now! I'm taking you back to your prison." Toby said.
"You must be joking! You're not taking me anywhere! I'm never going back! I'm never going back to that rotten place! You listen, and you listen good: I will return! And when I do, I'll destroy you and Equestria, so you better be ready, because next time, I WON'T FAIL!!!" George yelled as he summoned a blue orb around him.
"Wait, George!" Toby cried, but it was too late as George disappeared.
"Toby, it's me, Princess Twilight." a voice rang.
"Auntie Twilight?!? I've got to go after George!" Toby pleaded.
"Relax, Toby. I'll teleport you there." Twilight cooed, as she teleported Toby to George's whereabouts.
Toby was flying fast. That's just like flying like his Aunt Rainbow Dash. He saw George trying to escape, but then he landed in a battleship.
"What?" Toby asked himself as he set his destination. When he opened the door and walked inside, he saw George in a Frankenstein outfit, and he was angry.
"Hmm. You still kept up to me? Let's settle this right here, right now!" he shouted.
George flew at a constant rate. Toby ducked every time George came. He was wondering how to defeat his fraud until he saw a switch.
"What does it do? " he thought as he pressed it. A barrel fell out of nowhere, landing next to Toby. He then grabbed and threw it at George's back. George squealed in pain as he flew. Toby dodged him as he smirked smugly.
"Grr!" George growled as he pushed a button, causing electricity to appear in the ground. Luckily for Toby, he stood on a platform before the electricity came. Suddenly, some barrels began to fall on moving platforms, which Toby planned it. He grabbed the barrels, and threw them at the criminal, causing him to be zapped b the electricity.
"Ouch!" George shouted. He pressed a third button, making the platforms move by themselves, and barrels flying in every direction. Toby struck George's chest with a barrel. George seems to have enough of this, so he set the electricity to temporary. Toby dodged all the projectiles and grabbed his projectile to hit George. George got zapped by electricity one more, and he fell to the pit.
"You think you can forget me?" Toby said, as he floated in the pit, following his double.
This was soon a mistake, as Toby found himself floating in space, and gasped for breath. Luckily, Icezer came in, and turned him into his super state.
"Thanks, Icezer." Toby called.
The teen nodded as he disappeared. Suddenly, he saw his evil twin flying off.
"Time to put an end to his schemes!" Toby said, as he speeded up.
Toby flew and dodged around meteors, rockets, bombs, and projectiles George threw on the way. He was eventually collecting some butterflies on the way to keep his super state alive from running out. Toby finally managed to caught up to see George in a reptilian ship. As Toby wondered how to defeat George, a bomb just exploded in front of him.
"Oww! That hurts!" Toby cried, while looking over to his arm, which was stinging a bit. He then got in front of the ship, but got out of the way as a rocket trailed behind him. It missed, but it hit George.
"That gives me an idea!" Toby said, as he repeated his plan. After 6-7 hits, the ship went down, and exploded. Next, George flied out of there with Toby's locket.
"That's mine!" Toby cried, as sped up, while hitting George. He kept this process until George disappeared, and Toby grabbed his locket.
"Finally! I lost this after I got arrested!" Toby exclaimed. Unknown to him, he also teleported somewhere else in space.
Toby managed to arrive where George is. There he is, sitting in his throne.
"So, you finally come, huh? You just won't give up, will you?" George taunted.
"That's right! You're still planning to take over my home, and I won't let that happen!" Toby snapped.
"You are so irritating! I just don't understand you!" George cried.
"What? What do you mean?" Toby asked.
"You have all that power. Why not just use your powers for other things?"
"I'm happy the way I am, thanks! You'll never get me to be in the dark side." the boy answered.
"Wow. What a naïve boy." George commented.
"I heard that!" Toby said, insulted.
"Yeah, yeah, give it a rest. But one more thing."
"What now?" Toby asked.
"How is that unicorn that raised me?" George said.
"What? You mean Trixie, the one that cared for me when I was in jail?" Toby wondered.
"Yeah." George said.
"George, could it actually be that Trixie is your mother?" Toby asked. "I'm sure if you apologize, everything would be alright. Let's go."
"What?!? Why would I? After the way they treated me? I said that I'm never going back! Why would I? I encountered powers and my father would be proud of me. My powers are awesome!" George complained.
"That's not true power. You're just hyped up about escaping. If you knew what's good for you, you'd give up for good. Now do it, and let's go." Toby commanded.
"QUIET!!! I'll prove to you how great my powers are!" George argued.
"Go ahead. But if I beat you, you go back to the slammer."
"HAHAHA! You won't beat me!" George laughed.
"Don't be so sure, George. Here I come!" Toby said with courage as he turned back to his normal self.
The battle begins. George charged a magical bomb and threw it at the boy. Toby jumped and wondered what to do next. Suddenly, his locket began to glow. "Toby," it said.
"Mommy?" Toby asked.
"Use this." Ashley said. She summoned a hammer that fits Toby's palm.
"Time to get battling." he said with power. He hit George by throwing his hammer at his chest.
"Ouch!" he said, and whistled from some help. Changelings appeared and flew in front of the criminal.
"Your target is this!!!" George shouted, pointing at Toby. The Changelings smirked evilly, as they took the form of Toby's friends and family. The Changelings disguised as them walked up to Toby. But Toby was glad to see them.
"Momma? Auntie Twilight? Big sisters? Nathan? Uncle Spike? Everyone? You're all here! I know I said I would do this alone before, but together, we can defeat George!" Toby exclaimed.
But the Changelings didn't reply and instead pinned him down the ground with his arms behind his back.
"What are you doing? You're supposed to be helping me, not him!" Toby called. The Changelings tied him up and covered his mouth with a white cloth.
"Hahaha! This is so much easier than I thought! Now all I have to do is push my button on my watch and everything will explode!" George laughed evilly as he started to slowly push the button. Toby struggled and tried to break free, but the rope was too thick to be broken. He suddenly closed his eyes, and experienced a nightmare. If he didn't stop George in time, his home will be gone and his family will never be seen again! He opened his eyes, and stood up. The Changelings widened their eyes while Toby stood up and broke through the rope and took off the cloth.
"You..." Toby said, while pointing to a disguised Changeling.
"Me?" it said.
Toby grabbed it by the tail and threw it at the others, and they disappeared. He threw his hammer at George, causing him to fall down his throne, and the button landed next to him. Toby was about to deliver justice, but George got up and grabbed the button, which made Toby froze.
"Don't move! One step forward, and your home will be destroyed along with your family!" George yelled.
Toby sweated nervously as he froze. He had one way to stop George, but how can he do it? Suddenly, he had an idea that he knew about months ago.
It was 4 months ago, after Toby saved everyone by his wish.
"Toby, can I ask you something? " Mavis asked.
"What is it? " Toby replied.
"I know Mommy, Daddy, and the rest of our families are back, but I've seem that I should do something for you. "
"Mavis, it's OK. Ever since we been all together, we all had special moments that made us a family. " Toby said.
"OK. There is something I must give you. " Mavis compressed, while giving Toby some magic in his locket. "Nathan taught me some spells when he was training with Mommy and Daddy. Use it if you're ever in a dangerous situation."
"Thank you, Mavis." Toby replied happily.
Suddenly, Toby grabbed his locket. A light gold aura grew bright, and he grew stronger.
"What?!?" George cried. "It can't be!!!"
"And you thought I would fall down to you? Wrong! I've got backup!"
"Darn it! Your friends must have done that for you!" George growled.
"That's right! My friends are always there for me, even if they are not here!" Toby said.
"Ugh! Your friends and family are simple morons!" George complained. "Take this!" George said, while throwing Toby away. A force field appeared around him and he began to run. Toby started to wonder how to defeat George at this rate. Suddenly, the force field exploded, leaving George vulnerable. Toby dashed to George and hit him multiple times with his hammer. George regained the force field, running again. Toby followed him, hitting his force field, and damaged him. After several times, George laid on the ground, feeling unconscious. Toby picked up his fraud and teleported place by place, getting congratulated for defeating George.
'Canterlot Castle, here I come!' Toby thought happily
Back with Toby's family,
Seeing everything, Twilight, Fluttershy, Nathan, Joshua, Nyx, Serenity, Ashley, Mavis, Cory, Timmy, Conner, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, the CMC, Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, and the others saw the battle against George, "He did it!" Discord exclaimed.
"Yes, I did," they all turned to see Toby with an unconscious George Cunningham over his shoulder.
"Excellent work, Toby!" they all turned to see the officers with Bowser in shackles, "Not only have you defeated and apprehended the most dangerous human in existence, but you also helped capture Iron Will's nemesis, the Turtle!" Iron Will said.
"And he can be very hard to catch!" Raiden said.
"Thanks, guys." Toby said, as he turned to the others. "I couldn't have done it without your help."
"No, Toby. It was you that helped us do this. Otherwise, we would have failed. It took a kid to do it. A kid we love to call our friend." Silver Spoon said, as Toby shed some tears of joy while he hugged his girlfriend, as the others joined the hug.
"Is this how it happens every day?" Bowser asked.
"What a weird pony." Lance commented.
"He looks cute in that turtle shell," Greta commented.
"I'm not cute!" Bowser argued, which everyone laughed at. Just then, a shadow appeared, revealing itself to be Shadow Mavis, and she appeared very angry.
"If I can't have my Georgie, then nobody can!" she screamed, as she took out a remaining piece of wood and lunged at Toby and stabbed it at his stomach. Toby screamed in pain as everyone looked in horror. He then fell to the floor, but he was still breathing.
"Toby?" Silver Spoon said softly.
"My stomach!" he cried, as he covered himself.
"Oh, no. Princess Celestia, isn't there something you could do?" Twilight said, as everyone looked at her.
"I will." Princess Celesita replied, as she lowered her horn to Toby. However, his pain didn't heal. She tried again, but it didn't work.
"What's happening?" Joshua asked.
"It seems the wood Shadow Mavis used isn't regular. It was part of George's ship when Toby battled him in space. It's a dark spine scorpion wood. If anyone were struck by this, then..." Celestia explained, but stopped when she realized the effect.
"What is it?" Kelly asked.
"Tell us!" Trinity pressured.
"What's going to happen to my sweetie pie?" Silver Spoon asked, as she held on to Toby.
"...I'm sorry to say this, but there's nothing we could do about it." Celestia sadly replied.
"WHAT?!?!?" everyone else but Toby shouted.
"That pain is incurable. The stab had a sharp turn and hit Toby in the stomach."
Then all of a sudden, Joshua ran to Toby.
"No, no, no. There must be a cure. I can help him!" he stammered, as he used his healing magic on Toby. But it didn't work.
"What about Mommy's magic? She could help, right?" Mavis suggested, before seeing his pony mother shake her head.
"Daddy can't help out either?" Nathan said, as Shining Armor shook his head too.
"But we don't want this to happen to Toby!" Apple Bloom cried.
"This is the most horrible thing indeed!" Rarity cried.
"Please, I don't want my precious little one to go." Fluttershy sobbed, as she held Toby close to him.
"Well, I guess this it." Nathan sadly said. "It was fun while it lasted."
"Yep. We'll miss you, sugarcube." Applejack said, while taking off her hat.
"I'll miss you, cousin." Joshua said, as Nyx hugged her brother, crying into his chest.
As everyone else said their goodbyes to Toby, all seem lost until they heard someone shout "Stop!" They turned to see George running away from the cops, while still pulling to his chain. But George didn't give up and went close to the gang.
"Go away! Haven't you done enough damage already?!?" Cory said in disbelief.
"But I know how to make him cured." George said.
"After what you did to Toby and us?!?" Rainbow Dash argued.
"Enough! It must be done immediately!" George shouted. He then went to Toby and gave him a potion. "Drink this. One of my friends gave this to me. When I'm in danger, I would use this to protect me. But since you are hurt, I guess I should give this up." George opened Toby's mouth, and forced the boy to drink it. Suddenly, the aching pain in Toby's stomach disappeared, and he stood up. Everyone stared in awe.
"Wow. I feel good now!" Toby said.
"Yay!" the kids cheered as they all hugged Toby.
"Thank you for saving my son." Ashley said to George.
"Um, ok?" he meekly replied. Then he turned to Shadow Mavis. "Shadow Mavis, how dare did you do that?!?"
"But I thought you wanted him to die." the girl replied sadly.
"Well, not too crude like this. You're lucky I'm not breaking up with you...yet." George said, before whispering the last part. "Don't feel bad about it. We all make mistakes."
Shadow Mavis then blushed after that comment.
"Well, I guess this is where we part ways," Gilda said to Will and Shade.
"Until the next we meet!" Shade said, as the officers arrested Shadow Mavis and took her, George, and Bowser away.
"It's good to have the real Toby back," Twilight commented, as everyone joined in a group hug for Toby.
"Aw, thanks guys," Toby said. Just then, Celestia had a sneezing fit, "Are you alright Auntie Celestia?" Toby asked.
"I'm fine, its just allergies when the seasons change," Celestia replied, as she sneezed again. But when she did, she fired a blast of magic at Silver Spoon, Twist, and the other fillies, who were engulfed in a ball of light. When the light died down, the others gasped in shock at what had happened to them. They had become alicorns.
"Ah... Ah don't believe it!" Applejack commented.
"You girls have become alicorns!" Rarity added.
"ALICORN PARTY!" Pinkie Pie cried, swinging from a trapeze.
"You girls look like princesses!" Toby commented.
"Celestia, is there a way to undo this transformation?" Twilight asked. The white alicorn began sweating nervously.
"Uh, no," she meekly replied.
"What?!" the eight fillies exclaimed.
"Yeah, I only know how to turn ponies into alicorns, but not how to undo it," Celestia explained.
"Well, look at the bright side. You girls can use magic and fly now," Icezer pointed out. Looking at their new horns and wings, the fillies all nodded in agreement.
"That's him!" they all turned, and Toby's face turned pale when he saw Trixie and the other prison guards, "Arrest that boy!" Trixie ordered, as two griffons cuffed Toby behind the arms.
"Mommy, Momma, Please, help me!" he sobbed, while tears fell down.
"Wait! Why are you arresting him?" Ashley asked.
"For accomplishing the new fourth way to escape prison! Not to mention he never said goodbye. He could get quite the sentence, forty, maybe fifty years," Trixie replied, as she turned to the guards, "Take him away!" she ordered as the guards pushed Toby while he was struggling in his restraints.
"No! Let him go! It wasn't his fault! George tricked you all!" Mavis cried.
"Yeah! Toby's a sweet and innocent kid! Does he REALLY deserve to be locked up? Look at him! Does that look like a face that will survive prison?!?" Cory said.
Trixie looked at Toby, who had puppy dog eyes, tears streaming down his cheeks, and shaking nervously. But Trixie shrugged it off.
"Never mind that! He must come with me!" Trixie argued.
"Don't do it!" Rainbow Dash cried.
"This is madness!" Pinkie stated.
"I don't want my baby to go away from me again!" Fluttershy sobbed.
"Please. Let him come back to us." Nathan pleaded.
"I don't care! Let's go!" Trixie ignored while trotting off, but Serenity stopped her and the guards from taking away her brother.
"Wait!" they all turned towards Serenity, who flinched as they all turned their attention to her, but she swallowed some courage, "Toby, we're so sorry for mistaking that evil human for you! We never really told you how much you mean to us! We always took your kindness for granted. But that'll never happen again, because, if Toby has to go back to jail," Serenity said, holding out her hooves, "You're going to have to take me too," she stated coldly. Everyone gasped at her action.
"Serenity, no," Toby said, as more tears fell.
"Toby, you were the first human friend I made since I came to Equestria! I should've seen the difference when he pretended to be you. So, you'll have to take me too!" Joshua said, holding out his arms.
"Toby, we convinced ourselves that evil human was you. He said he could give us anything we wanted, but what we really wanted," Diamond Tiara started.
"What we really needed," Mike added.
"Was our friend," Silver finished, as they all held out their arms and hooves. Seeing this fierce determination, Trixie turned to Toby.
"It appears you were right Toby. You do have a family that needs you, more than ever. You're free to go, forever!" Trixie said, as the guards released Toby, who quickly ran back to his family with tears of joy running, who were relieved to see he was free. He hugged Fluttershy, who returned it.
"Oh, Momma. I missed you and Mommy with my family so much!" Toby said happily.
"Momma and Mommy and the others missed you, too!" Fluttershy replied, as the family gave Toby another group hug.
"By the way Toby, how did you escape the prison?" Applejack asked.
"We had a talent show, and I had a little help from Auntie Pinkie Pie and the rest of my friends," Toby replied.
"There was seriously a talent show?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"Yep. It was either that or they riot," Toby replied.
"Well, I would like to see some sort of entertainment," Luna commented.
"And I really should finish up the show properly," Toby added.
"But what about Ponyville?" Clover asked.
"Don't worry, I'll have that all situated while you guys go see the show," Discord said, as he, Eris, and Francisco teleported away.
"Alright, while they're doing that, I guess we'll head up to the prison," Twilight commented, as the family went to pack their things.
The gang made it to the Maximum Security Detention Center while Discord's group managed to return Ponyville to it's original state. Everyone set up the acts for the play while in the backstage, Toby and the children planned for the finale.
"So, how was my sweetie pie doing in prison while his fraud took over?" Silver Spoon asked.
"Well, not good. It was like being treated by my Daddy, but much more harsher." Toby answered. "And I guess you could say I ended up having the same punishment like my daddy for what he did."
"Sorry to hear that, little brother. We won't let that ever happen to you again." the CMC said.
"How should we finish your act?" Joshua interrupted.
"Like this." Toby just said as he chose a song in his phone to hear and held it to his friends. After the song, they all agreed to finish the act with the song chosen. They all went to the hallway to find their parents.
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Everyone finished their plans while the adults talked to Trixie.
"So you locked up my baby in a prison?!?" Ashley demanded.
"It was a mistake. I didn't know he was not the criminal." Trixie stammered.
"A MISTAKE??" Fluttershy shouted. "No one does that to my precious little one!" She gave Trixie the Stare.
"How can you do that to my awesome buddy?!?" Rainbow Dash joined.
"He's done nothing wrong, and you repay him by locking him up tighter than ma'h family secret recipe?!?" Applejack added.
"A darling like my nephew will never belong in jail. Those dirty bars and gloomy cells will not interfere with Toby!" Rarity complained.
"Little wittle Toby isn't going to jail in my watch!" Pinkie stated.
While the adults argued with Trixie, Toby came in front of them.
"Stop treating her with disrespect! I forgive her." he said.
"What?!?" the adults said.
"Like my daddy, I must forgive her the amount of punish she gave me. I hope you can forgive her, too." the child replied while hugging Trixie.
Everyone agreed to apologize to the unicorn until Rainbow Dash changes the subject.
"So, what happened to George Cunningham and his partner?" she asked.
"Oh, them. We have locked them up, and invited them to our talent show." Trixie answered.
Everyone went outside as the prisoners greeted them. However, George can be seen in the crowd.
"Time for some payback!" Rainbow said as she headed for the criminal. George cringed when Rainbow is about to hit him, but she stopped.
"Ahem!" Toby called which Rainbow turned to see her nephew with his arms crossed, an bemused face, and tapping his foot impatiently.
"Sorry." she said.
"George," Toby said while approaching his fraud. "I came here to you to forgive you for what you did."
This made everyone have shocked faces, especially the criminal.
"What do you mean, boy? I took over you, I got you imprisoned in here, I made your family be questioned, I even tried to kill you. Why must you forgive me after all I've done to you?" George said.
"I forgive people because if I don't, then I'll become like my dad, which he killed my mother." the boy replied.
What happened next will make everyone shocked. George Cunningham, most dangerous human in existence, crying in front of everyone.
"I'm sorry that had to happen to you, boy!" he sniffled hard, hugging the boy.
"Shh. It's OK, George. I'm over it." Toby cooed while stroking the criminal's hair.
"Well, Me too. Let's get the song on the road!" George said
1 Hour later..
"Alright, everyone! This is it! The Maximum Security Detention Center Finale!" Toby called. "One, two and a half, here we go!"
After the song ended, fireworks exploded nearby.
"Alright, Trixie, this is it. Your solo." Toby announced.
Trixie went up in front of them and started to stammer. However, Toby accidently bumped into some props, causing Trixie to fall down.
"TOBY!!!" she shouted.
Toby just chuckled nervously and ran off.
After the musical finale at the prison, the real Toby and his family were on their way back to Ponyville, "It's really good to have you back sweetheart," Fluttershy said, as the train pulled into Ponyville station. Everyone added their comments of agreement.
"Well, it's good to be back," Toby said, as they left the train.
"Well, sweetie pie, I'll see you later then," Silver Spoon said, brushing her tail under Toby's chin, as she walked home.
"Man, I missed the feel of that tail," Toby commented.
"Alright you little rascal, let's get you back home where you belong," Ashley said, as everyone made their own separate way back home.
In the halls of Canterlot castle, ponies were all gathered, all dressed up in formal attire, "My loyal subjects. We are all gathered today to celebrate another momentous occasion. In addition to the real George Cunningham being finally arrested, eight new princesses are to be crowned today," Celestia announced. This incited a round of applause from the others, "Now, please help me welcome the Equestria's newest princesses, Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Babs Seed, Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, Dinky Hooves, and Twist," she announced, as the eight fillies all entered the throne room in regal dresses. Once they arrived at the alter, the eight bowed their heads, as Celestia placed eight different crowns on their heads. Once they were crowned the new princesses, they were led out onto the balcony, where several ponies were in attendance, cheering for their newest princesses.
"Oh, my little muffin keeps growing up!" Ditzy tearfully said, as she hugged her daughter.
"You girls have achieved one of the greatest titles in the world. You should be proud of yourselves," Twilight said.
"Yeah, but will this mean more chores for us?" Scootaloo asked.
"Well, once you girls are old enough to lead along side us, then yes," Cadence replied, motioning to herself and the other three alicorns.
"So, it gives you girls enough time to enjoy your youth," Luna said.
"We have a banquet ready in the dining room. But, before that, would girls like to give some sort of address?" Celestia asked. The fillies all shook their heads.
"We never really thought that far ahead, so we don't really know what to say," Silver Spoon replied.
"Well, since you girls don't have an address to give, lets just go eat," Discord said, as the ponies in the throne room all left, leaving the family to head to the dining room, with Equestria's newest princesses.
Later, the gang was back at the Castle of Friendship. Just as they were about to celebrate, they heard a door slam. They saw Toby panting, using his arms to keep the door shut.
"Toby, what's wrong?" Nathan asked.
"Those fans... It's happening again..." Toby stammered.
"Don't worry, Toby. We are all with you behind the way." Silver Spoon objected.
"Actually, I plan to leave it to me this time." Toby replied.
"How?" everyone else asked.
"I'll show you." Toby smirked as he went outside.
Fans squealed for their hero as he got on the center of Ponyville Hall.
"Toby!" fans squealed.
"Listen up, everypony!" Toby called, getting their attention. "I know you are all wondering what I felt being locked up in jail while my evil twin took over. Well, I felt devastated, that it was like being treated by my Daddy, but it was WAY more harsh when it comes to the big house. And to celebrate the capture of my evil twin and my return, I will sing a popular song."
Vinyl trotted up to Toby and gave him a microphone. And so the song begins.
"Well, that settles everything. Good night, everyone!" Toby called, while having another group hug with his family. Suddenly, they looked up to the night sky, seeing fireworks explode. Toby smiled as the fireworks took form of his family, and a huge firework shaped heart came to the center of them. It was the best night of their lives.
"Sweetie pie, that was beautiful. You seem to be our right friend in our hearts." Silver Spoon complimented.
"Yeah. Over the years, you've were our main support of Equetsria." Cory said.
"Thanks, guys." Toby replied.
Meanwhile, in the Maximum Security Detention Center, George Cunningham was getting ready for bed, when suddenly Shadow Mavis was brought to his cell.
"Hi. What's up?" George said.
"Err, there is something I must say to you." Shadow Mavis stammered.
"What do you mean?"
"I'm sorry for hurting your enemy, Georgie. I just want us to take over Equestria to have our revenge after what Celestia betrayed us for." Shadow Mavis said sadly, as she started to cry.
"It's okay. I forgive you what you did." George said, as he kissed Shadow Mavis on the lips. "We all make mistakes."
"Thanks. Good night, sweetie pie." Shadow Mavis said, as she went to her cell.
George blushed and watched her go to her cell. But then, his phone rang. George picked it up.
"Hello?" he said.
"Ah, George Cunningham." the voice replied.
"Hello, Uncle. What is your business?" George asked.
"I have seemed to found out you were outsmarted by that boy and his family."
"I know, right?" George blushed.
"Well, I have a proper mission for you." the voice said.
"Oh, and what is it?" George asked.
"I want you to gather your friends to get revenge on that boy and his family. I've sent a present for you to start your plan."
"Oh, and what would it b--?" George said, but stopped when he saw a shiny object flash in his pillow. "I'll call you back." He carefully inspected the object. It had a red light on top of it, and it looked like a helmet. George couldn't help himself, but he put it on, and something changed about it. He had one red eye, and grew taller. At this moment, he decided to sleep. His plan won't come until some weeks. A song was suddenly played out of nowhere, which only George can hear it like his own theme in his dream. What he saw was a army of monkeys. They looked at George in wonder. George smiled evilly and and started to sing in a deeper voice. Note: The Ape Escape Monkeys can sing too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHP4VbhtGJ4
"I'll be back very soon, Toby." George chuckled evilly. "Very, very soon."
Prologue: Memories of an innnocent prisoner
Way out in the west, past the Crystal Empire stood a prison with the appearance of a military boot camp. Inside these walls, guards were taking a young human to a jail cell, "Wait, guys! I'm not this 'George Cunningham' person! My name is Toby Mason!" Toby cried, as he was thrown in the cell.
"If you're not George Cunningham, then how do you explain the mole on your cheek?" the warden demanded. She was a light blue unicorn mare with white hair, and blue eyes.
"This isn't a real mole! He just slapped it on me, like one of those google eyes on sock puppets!" Toby pleaded.
"Look, as far as the authorities are concerned, you are George Cunningham, google eyes, or not," the jail warden said, as she locked the cell door, and left the child alone.
"Good grief, how did this all happen?" Toby asked himself, as he started to cry. Eventually, he fell asleep. He eventually started casting his memories back to a few days ago.