Author's Note

Oh man, how long has it been since my last update? Well, I'm sorry it took this long to get a chapter out. But I put this story on a major pause because of school. The reason is that when I have an mlp episode chapter, I use the transcript to create the chapter from the episode. So it takes more time and concentration than my other stories. But I do hope you all enjoy this story. I promise to get out some more chapters of this story, while I'm college, but I can't guarantee that. I'm now a senior, and for any person who's in college or went threw college, you know that senior year is a tough time. But I won't stop writing. It will just be slow. But I've taken enough of your time talking. So I do hope this chapter of Solar Son. As always: comment, follow, like share and tell. See you all later, my happy readers and followers.

Chapter 40-Talent (Edited)

Talent (Edited)

The CMC walked through Applejack's orchard. With spring here, they were all back at school. They were also once again trying to find their cutie marks. Of course with the help of Night and Art. Scootaloo also adjusted that she now had two sisters and was fitting in nicely with her new family. She couldn't be happier to have a family and home again. The group of fillies kept following Applejack into her farm.

"Where are ya takin' us?" Asked Apple Bloom

"We're almost there young'uns." Said Applejack

"I've never been here before." Said Sweetie

"I don't know how you would know that. This whole orchard looks the same." Said Night

They kept following Applejack and moved past a plant. Apple Bloom and Art got by it fine. But when Night passed through it, the plant whipped back and hit Scootaloo on the nose.

"Ouch!" Said Scootaloo

Night went back and helped Scootaloo through the plant.

"Sorry sis." Said Night

"Hey, no problem." Said Scootaloo

They caught back up with Applejack with Sweetie close behind.

"So Applejack are we there yet?" Asked Scootaloo

"There? Where? What!? I don't even know what we're doing." Said Sweetie

"Yeah, I have to agree with Sweetie Belle on this one." Said Art

Soon Applejack stopped with the CMC. They all looked at Applejack as she smiled.

"Here we are." Said Applejack

"What are lookin' at?" Asked Apple Bloom

"I wish I knew." Said Night

"I have no idea." Said Scootaloo

"What is that thing?" Asked Sweetie

"It's a good thing I'm blind, or I would faint." Said Art

The CMC were looking at a broken down tree house that sat in one of Applejack's non-barring fruit trees.

"Oh come on, you're all over reactin'. Cutie Mark Crusaders, welcome your new clubhouse." the fillies looked at Applejack being completely silent. "Well don't thank me all at once. This clubhouse was mine when I was your age." A panel fell off the side of it. "Sure it hasn't been used for a while, but it's empty and in a secluded part of the farm. And it's all yours." The ponies walked up to the front and looked in as the ceiling broke apart. "It just needs a little, uh...TLC."

"I don't think it needs more than TLC. It needs a condemned sign." Said Art

"Yeah, are we talking about TLC meaning Tender Loving Care or Totally Lost Cause." Said Scootaloo

"Applejack! We're supposed tah turn this into our new clubhouse." Said Apple Bloom

"I have to agree." Said Night

"Well, maybe y'all will get your cutie marks when ya discover your talent for..." Applejack was leaning up against the side of the house and fell into it. The fillies looked inside as Applejack rubbed her head. "Uh... house cleanin'."

"Perfect how can we turn this dump into a clubhouse." Said Scootaloo

"Art think ya can do something with it." Said Apple Bloom

"Girls my cutie mark is in painting, not architecture. Even if it was, I'm unsure where even to begin." Said Art

"Well, then what do we do. We can't have our club in this deathtrap." Said Sweetie

"Deathtrap, it isn't a death..." Soon the CMC heard something from the ceiling and strike something. They poked their heads in to see Applejack on the floor. "Trap."

"I agree, deathtrap." Said Scootaloo

"So what we going to do." Said Night

"Well, think about it. I might be able to do something for it." Said Art

"I thought ya couldn't do a thing with it, Art." Said Apple Bloom

"Well, now that I think about it, architecture is like art. So if I approach it like I do all my art projects I could make a new design for it. But I could use your help, Apple Bloom." Said Art

"Hey, no problem. So I think we should split up. Since we need to figure out where to hunt for our cutie marks, Night and Scootaloo will head out and make a map of Ponyville, while Art, Sweetie, and I will deal with the clubhouse." Said Apple Bloom

"Ok, come on Night." Said Scootaloo

"Yeah." Said Night

Scootaloo and Night walked back to where Scootaloo parked her scooter. The others looked at each other as Applejack out rubbing her head.

"Sis, we need materials to rebuild the clubhouse." Said Apple Bloom

"Well, we should have everything in the barn. Sorry, I can't help ya anymore, I have a terrible headache." Said Applejack

"Alright girls, let make this deathtrap into our perfect clubhouse." Said Apple Bloom

"Yeah." Said Art and Sweetie

They all clapped their hands together as they ran off to the barn to gather supplies needed to fix up the clubhouse.

***

Night stood next to Scootaloo as she finished up sketching the library. She showed Night as she nodded to Scootaloo.

"Ok, so that finishes the map. Any other places we should stop and try." Said Scootaloo

"Not that I can think of sister." Said Night

"Alright, get your helmet on, let's see how the others are doing. I hope Art was able to turn that deathtrap into our perfect clubhouse." Said Scootaloo

"Well knowing our sister, she can do anything." Said Night

"Yeah." Said Scootaloo

Night and Scootaloo got their helmets and Scootaloo got on first and took the handlebars and Night took hold of Scootaloo. Scootaloo pushed her wings to the max, and they speed off to Sweet Apple Acers

"Can't we go slower, Scootaloo." Said Night

"No way Night, we have to get back to the clubhouse as fast as we can." Said Scootaloo

Night and Scootaloo sped past ponies in the market. Scootaloo spotted a makeshift ramp and went for it. Night realized what Scootaloo was doing and closed her eyes, and Scootaloo's scooter went into the air. Ponies stopped to watch the scooter go into the sky. Night held onto Scootaloo tighter as the scooter disappeared under her hooves before returning to them and hitting the ground.

"We back on the ground." Said Night

"Yeah, now come one Night, get fearless." Said Scootaloo

"I'm not fearless Scootaloo. Sometimes it's not a bad idea to be afraid." Said Night

"Then you picked the wrong sister to have." Said Scootaloo

The two kept speeding down towards the orchard. Soon tree branches appeared.

"Just do as I do." Said Scootaloo

Night nodded as Scootaloo jumped over a log. Then came a branch and Scootaloo and Night ducked under it. Then another tree branch came, and Scootaloo looked back at Night. Scootaloo smiled as Night just swallowed the lump in her throat. They got ready to jump, and when the time came, the two leaped up and passed over the branch. They both landed on the scooter.

"Nice job, Night." Said Scootaloo

"Ok, that was fun." Said Night

Scootaloo smiled as she kept her wings going. Soon they came out, and Scootaloo stopped herself.

"Glad tah see ya two are back. You're sure great on that scooter, Scootaloo." Said Apple Bloom

"Thanks and wow the clubhouse looks completely different." Said Scootaloo

"Yeah you guys did great." Said Night

"Yep! We fixed the broken shutters, sanded off the splinters, rebuilt the roof, painted..." Said Apple Bloom

"Hey did I hear Scootaloo's and Night's voice," said Art as she came out of the clubhouse.

"Yeah, they were just lookin' at our handy work." Said Apple Bloom

"Yeah, it looks great, great job Art." Said Scootaloo

"Thanks." Said Art

"So where's Sweetie?" Asked Scootaloo

"She was cleanin' a picnic table we found." Said Apple Bloom

"So let's go see her." Said Scootaloo

"Yeah, but how do we find her?" Asked Art

"Easy, Sweetie Belle loves to sing. We can follow her voice." Said Night

"Ok, lead the way, Night." Said Scootaloo

They began to walk and Night picked up the sound of Sweetie's voice. The group came out to see Sweetie wiping down the table and humming a tune.

"There ya are, Sweetie Belle. I guess Night was right when she can find Sweetie by following her voice." Said Apple Bloom

"Music is my talent, so Sweetie's singing is easy for my ears to pick up." Said Night

"So what was that tune you were singing." Said Scootaloo

"Oh, I was just working on our new Cutie Mark Crusaders theme song." Said Sweetie

"Cool." Said the others

"You have to teach us." Said Scootaloo

"Well, I've only come up with one part... but okay." Said Sweetie

"Hey Night, you're ability is in music. Maybe you can help us make sure we sound great." Said Scootaloo

"Sure, I can use my talent to help get our theme song perfect. Let's head back to the clubhouse, and we can work on it." Said Night

The others nodded, and they all went back to the clubhouse.

***

Applejack came walking up to the clubhouse. She heard some singing originating from the clubhouse. She went up to the window and watched the fillies sing.

"They all say that you will get your mark. When the time is really right." Said Sweetie Belle

"And ya know just what you're tah do." Said Apple Bloom

"And your talent comes to light!" Said Scootaloo

Applejack scrunched her face together at Scootaloo's voice. She shook her herself back together and leaned on the windowsill.

"Well, uh... I'll be, Cutie Mark Crusaders. You've done one excellent job with this place. So, what's next?" Said Applejack

"Well, first we congratulate Art for the design." Said Apple Bloom

"Hey, it's no problem," said Art blushing at Apple Bloom's comment.

"But now tah your question Applejack. Now that we have a real life clubhouse..." Said Apple Bloom

"...and a map of Ponyville..." Said Scootaloo

"...and a Cutie Mark Crusader theme song..." Said Sweetie

"Theme song?" Asked Applejack

"So we're prepared to go out and discover our talents and have a little fun." Said Art

"A new adventure!" Said Scootaloo

"To earn your cutie marks." Said Night

"We'll leave no stone unturned!" Said Apple Bloom

"No mountain unclimbed!" Said Scootaloo

"No meal uncooked!" Said Sweetie

"No painting left undone!" Said Art

"No sock unworn." Said Night

"Well okay, sounds like ya all have a plan. I gotta, uh... Leave no apple unpicked! See y'all later!" Said Applejack

"That was strange." Said Art

"Who cares if Applejack acts strange, we have everything we need to get our cutie marks. So are we ready to get our cutie marks, ponies." Said Scootaloo

"Yeah!" Said the others

"Then let's get going." Said Art

They all rushed out as Scootaloo grabbed the map. They all nodded as they headed to the barn first. The first thing they decided was if they could get cutie marks in feeding pigs. They grabbed buckets and threw them in the troughs and then pulled the cord and rang the bell to tell the pigs to eat. But the CMC were standing right in front of where the pigs came out. They were stepped over by all the pigs covering them in mud. But they happily feed the pigs. One pig came over and started to lick Sweetie. They all got up and looked to see if Apple Bloom, Sweetie, and Scootaloo got their cutie marks, but nothing. They all sighed as it was a fail. Scootaloo pulled out the map and crossed out the barn. Art pointed to Sugar Cube Corner, and they headed off.

They arrived and asked Mrs. Cake if she had a job and led them to a taffy machine. She asked them to make rainbow taffy. The CMC nodded and got the blocks they needed and threw them into the loader. Apple Bloom started up the taffy puller, and Sweetie and Scootaloo threw in the last few blocks. They all clapped, but before they could leave. The taffy caught Scootaloo's tail. The others tried to pull her out, but it was useless as they got pulled in themselves. Mrs. Cake found them and helped them out. They all left Sugar Cube Corner with taffy stuck to them. The group looked again, but no luck followed. They all sighed as Art pulled the map and marked off Sugar Cube Corner. Sweetie took it and pointed to Carsoul Boutique. They nodded and slowly made their way towards it.

They decided to try mane styling. Apple Bloom and Art stood outside and attempted to bring in mares, while Night, Scootaloo and Sweetie worked on the hair part. Art and Apple Bloom were happily ringing their bells to attract more takers but saw a mare come out with clown hair. The two looked at each other and then at the others as they came out of the shop. They shrugged their shoulders and looked to see if any cutie mark appeared. But again nothing was there. Sweetie pulled out the map and marked off boutique and Night took it. She pointed to the farm, and they headed off to that area.

They decided to see if they could get their cutie marks in being psychic. Apple Bloom and Art would try to guess what card the others flipped. Scootaloo bounced as Sweetie flipped over a heart. Apple Bloom and Art thought it over hard, and Apple Bloom pressed the circle, but it was wrong. The others nodded that it was wrong. Night flipped the next card, and it was a star. Art and Apple Bloom again worked on trying to figure it out. Art got the expression first and pressed the square. Again the other side nodded it was wrong. Art and Apple Bloom looked at each other and nodded. Scootaloo flipped the next card, and the others watched as Art and Apple Bloom struggled to get an answer. They looked at each other and pressed all the buttons, and a bunch of cards shot out. Apple Bloom smiled but saw nothing as did Sweetie and Scootaloo. They all looked down as Night removed the map and crossed out the farm. Scootaloo took it this time and decided to go to the mountain. Night nodded her head not to, but the others pushed her towards the area.

The CMC were climbing the mountain believing it would give them their cutie marks. They tied a rope around each other to make sure they stayed as the group. The only one who wasn't climbing was Night as she was to scared to move. She had her face covered with her hands. The team just pulled her along. Soon they reached the top and started to pull each other up to the top. But the cold wind blew them off to the ground. Night felt it and took flight with her wings and landed gently on the ground as the others laid on the ground. Night looked back to see it wasn't a mountain at all. The others got up and looked to see any cutie marks, but still nothing. Scootaloo took the map and marked it off. Apple Bloom pointed to the pond, and they all were off.

By borrowing some scuba gear, they dived into the water to see what cutie mark they could get. They kept swimming until Scootaloo found a cavern. They poked their heads in and quickly swam away as a large octopus came after them. They quickly got out the water and took the map and marked that away without ever looking to see if a cutie mark appeared. Last up was the library. They headed off to it.

***

Solar, Twilight, and Cheerilee were returning to the library. The couple came into contact with the teacher when they went out to grab lunch. They made it back to the library.

"I had nothing to do with this." Said Spike

He pointed over to the pile of books that the Cutie Mark Crusaders had made.

"It's official girls. We aren't gettin' our cutie marks in bein' librarians." Said Apple Bloom

"what is going on here?" Asked Twilight

"Oh hi, mom and dad." Said Art

"Don't hi, me young ladies, just look at my library." Said Twilight

"Twilight calm down, it isn't safe for the baby." Said Solar

"Sorry, Twilight we're just trying to find something that will get us our cutie marks." Said Sweetie

"Yeah mom, we first tried feeding pigs, but that just got us muddy. We tried making taffy, but it got us sticky. We tried being mane stylist, but that didn't come out well. We tried being psychic, but nothing ever happened. We tried mountain climbing, but in truth, we didn't even climb a real mountain. We then tried scuba diving but angered an octopus. We then came here. I guess that was a fail as well." Said Scootaloo

"Yeah, just check out the map we made." Said Night

Art pulled the map and gave it to the Solar.

"Well, it sure is a map. I can't believe you girls all tried this in under a few hours. I am impressed." Said Solar

"Don't flatter our daughters, dear. Now I think you girls are taking this the wrong way. Instead of trying things that you are unfamiliar with and instead try things you already like." Said Twilight

"That is true. That's how I got my cutie mark in art. But does that work every time." Said Art

"Yes." Said Twilight

"No." Said Solar

"No, what do you mean by no?" Asked Twilight

"I'm just saying, that it's always right. Sure I haven't done a lot of research into cutie marks, but just take mine for example. I got mine from raising the sun, which I mother does. But somehow mine also seems to be connected to my military background. So it doesn't explain how my cutie mark came from lowering the sun and raising the moon got me mine when it should have come from my combat training." Said Solar

"You always have to make things so complicated." Said Twilight

"Well, it is true." Said Solar

"But back to trying to get their cutie marks in areas they already know. I think I might have the perfect place to start." Said Cheerilee

Cheerilee pulled out a paper she had in the bag with her. She handed it to Art as the others came down.

"Showcase your talents..." Said Apple Bloom

"...for all to see." Said Scootaloo

"Perform in the Ponyville school talent show!" Said Sweetie

"A talent show." Said Night

"Yes, there'll be all sorts of awards. Best dramatic performance, best comedy, best magic act, etc. Surely you can find your talent." Said Cheerilee

"A talent show isn't a bad idea. Plus it could give you, Art and Night, a chance to show off your skills." Said Solar

"Yeah that would be cool, but my art takes me days to plan out. I'll skip out on this, but you should go up on stage and try it out Night. I know ponies would love that song you've been practicing with dad." Said Art

"Oh I don't know, I'm not good with crowds, and I've only started to learn to play guitar." Said Night

"Night dear, I would like to see you play up on stage. I know your not the type to take risks like your sisters, but it would still be fun to see you up on stage." Said Solar

"Oh, I guess I can try." Said Night

"That's my girl." Said Solar

"Yeah, not mentioning this would be a great place tah discover our cutie marks." Said Apple Bloom

"Acting!" Said Scootaloo

"Magic tricks!" Said Sweetie

"Square dancin'!" Said Apple Bloom

"Tightrope walking!" Said Scootaloo

"Tiger taming!" Said Sweetie

"Now that would be interesting to see." Said Solar

"My little ponies! You're missing the point. Think about things you already enjoy doing. Think about what you're already good at." Said Twilight

"Dad would this talent show help us find our marks." Said Scootaloo

"Well, what research is done into cutie marks does say that a cutie mark appears when a pony discovers what makes them unique. It is easier to find that when you do what you love. Sure mine might be different, but I am different. But it still brings up questions that are interesting to think over. But either way, it's still a fun time, and you might find your cutie marks." Said Solar

"Yeah, we do this talent show and will have our cutie marks in no time." Said Scootaloo

"I agree, and whatever we do, we'll do it as..." Said Apple Bloom

"...The Cutie Mark Crusaders." Said the CMC together

"Well, since I'm going up. I'm on my own. But I'll be rooting you, girls, all the way." Said Night

"Yeah, and I need to finish up some artwork, so I'm out as well." Said Art

"So just the three of us. Alright, we can make this work." Said Scootaloo

"We sure can, but will you two still cheer us on." Said Apple Bloom

"You know it." Said Art

"Well now that is settled out, I believe it is time for my daughters to spend some time with their family." Said Solar

"Right, see ya tomorrow, Scootaloo." Said Apple Bloom

"Yeah see you as well, Apple Bloom and Sweetie." Said Scootaloo

The two fillies ran out, and Cheerilee followed them out. Spike closed the door and looked at the mess and the three smiling filles.

"Now time to clean up this library." Said Twilight

"Right." Said Solar

He snapped his fingers, and everything was back where it needed to be. Twilight looked over to Solar as he just shrugged his shoulders.

"You said how tired you were with cleaning up the library. So after each time you reorganize it, I place a spell to clean it up and put it back together immediately." Said Solar

Twilight just rolled her eyes as she went into the kitchen with the others following close behind.

***

Art skipped along humming to herself as she decided to check up on her friends. She was taking a small break from her artwork to see how the others were coming along with their talent show presentation. She already heard Night working on hers, and it sounded lovely. Scootaloo also heard it as well and kept pushing Night to perform it. Night was up, but Art and Scootaloo were unsure if their sister would get up on stage and perform it.

She arrived at the clubhouse to see Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo hard at work.

"Hi, girls." Said Art

They all turned and smiled as Art came up to them. They all entered into a group hug.

"I came to see how everything was going. The talent show isn't far off. Sorry Night couldn't come. She's been practicing like crazy." Said Art

"So she's goin' tah perform for real." Said Apple Bloom

"Took some persuading from her loving sisters, but yes we got her doing it." Said Art

"Yeah, she's amazing, I can't wait to see her perform it up on stage." Said Scootaloo

"Oh, we got to make sure to cheer her on when she goes up. Cutie Mark Crusaders forever." Said Sweetie

"Right, so Art whatcha doin' here?" Asked Apple Bloom

"Just seeing how things are going. The talent show is just around the corner. So what are you all planning on doing for the show." Said Art

"We decided to perform as a group." Said Apple Bloom

"Yeah were going to sing." Said Sweetie

"Neat, so who's doing what?" Asked Art

"Well, I'm designing the outfits so I can be just like my sister." Said Sweetie

"Yeah, I'm doing the lyrics and music. I am making this sweet rock ballad that everypony is going to love." Said Scootaloo

"I'm doin' the choreography and set design." Said Apple Bloom

Art just cocked her head to the side in complete confusion.

"Yeah ya ok, Art?" Asked Apple Bloom

"Well, it just seems strange the tasks you all took. I would have thought Apple Bloom would design the clothing since you appear to have an eye for it, Scootaloo would do all the dance moves because of the moves she performs on the scooter, and Sweetie sing since she has the perfect voice for music." Said Art

"We talked about that too, but we decided we didn't want to do that." Said Sweetie

"Hm, interest but it should still be fun to watch. I wish you all luck and blow us all way. I'll be rooting you all on from the crowd. Oh, we also cheer on Night." Said Art

"Ya got it, see ya Art." Said Apple Bloom

"See you, girls." Said Art

"Alright girls, let's get back tah it." Said Apple Bloom

***

The talent show was in full swing as ponies watched the show. There were plenty of different skills presenting themselves from the school. Solar was backstage getting his bat daughter ready to perform. Night was calming herself as he held her guitar.

"Dad, I'm scared." Said Night

"I know you are dear, but you shouldn't. No matter what happens on that stage, me, your mother, your uncle and your sisters will be so proud of you." Said Solar

"Thanks, dad." Said Night

Night and Solar exchanged a hug.

"Now I'm going to be in the audience, so give it all you got." Said Solar

"Thanks, dad." Said Night

Solar went out of backstage as Night approached the front of the stage. She took in a calming breath and let it go.

"Night!"

Night turned to her see friends where strange clothing and makeup.

"So you're about to perform, huh sister." Said Scootaloo

"Yes, I'm next up. But can I ask what you all are wearing?" Said Night

"Oh, these are Apple Bloom's costumes for our rock show. But first, we're going to cheer you on." Said Scootaloo

"Oh thanks, and I'll cheer you all on when you go up." Said Night

"Thanks, Night and you'll do great." Said Apple Bloom

"Thank you Sunny Day and Peachy Pie for that incredible act. Next, up, we have Night Glow performing a song for us all." Said Cheerilee

"Break a leg, Night." Said Sweetie

"Sweetie what an awful thing tah say." Said Apple Bloom

"No Apple Bloom it means good luck and thanks, Sweetie Belle. Well, wish me luck." Said Night

Night gave her friends a quick hug before stepped out on stage. She swallowed the lump in her throat as she approached the mic. She looked out at the ponies in the crowd. Calm down Night, you can do this. You can't let fear control you.

"Hello everypony, I'm Night Glow. I'm here to perform a song I heard back when I was in the orphanage before my parents adopted me. I hope you all enjoy." Said Night

Everypony was silent as Night got her hand on the strings. Solar lend back in his chair as he waited for Night to begin to play. Then the sounds of guitar strings hit the crowd as Night began to play. The music notes hit the ears of all the ponies. Then Moon began to sing.

Ohh...
If the sky was falling over us
If the ground below us turned to dust
Would you come, to me?
Would you come, to me?
If the song it had me overcome
The tremble low can sometimes shake me up
Would you come, to me?
Would you come, to me?
Ohh...
If your heart is burning like the sun (burning like the sun)
If it means that you will have to run (you will have to run)
If it takes leaving everyone
Would you come, to me?
Ohh...
If the birds stop singing in the tree
Would you come, to me?

The Night played the last of the notes and let the music ring out. The area was silent until the crowd cheered for Night. She opened her eyes to see she had a standing ovation. She smiled and curtsied for them all. She went backstage and caught in a warming hug by her friends and sister.

"That was incredible, Night." Said Scootaloo

"Yeah, ya got a lovely voice." Said Apple Bloom

"You and I should get a duet thing going." Said Sweetie

"Thank you all for that. I'm happy that I got up on that stage and performed. Now I think it's your turn to act." Said Night

"Yep, it's our time to shine." Said Apple Bloom

"Well, break a leg." Said Night

The group hugged and Apple Bloom, Sweetie, and Scootaloo went out to the stage

"Night was perfect." Said Twilight

"Sure was, I also got some pictures of her. I know my mother will want some copies of them. No doubt she'll also hear about this." Said Solar

"Yeah, ya two." Twilight and solar looked over to see Applejack. "I just wanted to say I enjoyed Night's performance. She's got a great voice."

"Thanks, were so happy to have her as our daughter." Said Twilight

"I think Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo are up next." Said Solar

"So Applejack, since they were practicing on the farm, did you ever see them practice." Said Spike

"Oh yeah, I did. The show that Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo made, made me speechless." Said Applejack

"Oh, I can hardly wait." Said Twilight

"Yeah." Said Applejack

Soon the stage blacked out, and everypony began to get ready for the show. Then the music started, and the curtain moved out of the way.

"Look, here, are three little ponies. Ready to sing for this crowd. Listen up, 'cause here's our. I'm gonna sing it..." Said Scootaloo

"Very loud!" Said the CMC

The guitar began to play, and all the ponies in the crowd just looked at the fillies. Solar just raised his eyebrow to what he was watching. Applejack covered her head with her hat. Art just cocked her head to the side and Night just blinked her eyes at what she was seeing. Soon Scootaloo began to sing again.

"When you're a younger pony. And your flank is very bare. Feels like the sun will never come when your cutie mark's not there. So the three of us will fight the fight. There is nothing that we fear. We'll have to figure out what we'll do next." Said Scootaloo

"'Til our cutie marks are here! We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders. On a quest to find out who we are. And we will never stop the journey. Not until we have our cutie marks." Said the CMC

Once again a guitar solo came. Solar smiled at the guitar. I do like the guitar. Twilight was just pinching the bridge of her nose as Spike was on the verge of laughing. After a while of guitar, Scootaloo's voice came back even though fog covered her.

"They all say that you'll get your cutie mark when the time is really right. And you know just what you're supposed to do. And you're talent comes to light. But it's not as easy as it sounds. And that waiting's hard to do. So we test our talents everywhere." Said Scootaloo

"Until our face is blue. We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders. On a quest to find out who we are. And we will never stop the journey. Not until we have our cutie marks. We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders Crusaders. On a quest to find out who we are. And we will never stop the journey. Not until we have our cutie marks!" Said the CMC

Everything soon finished, and the stage Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo made, fell on them. They popped their heads out, and soon the crowd burst out laughing. The trio looked at each other and then at the crowd. Their ears laid down on their heads, and they walked off the stage with their heads down. Spike was just laughing his head off, and Solar was trying his hardest not to laugh at the act as Twilight was just shaking her head back and forth. Art was still confused on what just happened. The trio walked off as Night came up to them.

"Hey, how are you all doing?" Asked Night

"Not well." Said Scootaloo

"I can't believe they're laughin' at us." Said Apple Bloom

"Night was it terrible?" Asked Sweetie

Night was silent as Cheerilee came up to the fillies.

"Back on stage, girls. It's time for the awards." Said Cheerilee

"Already, we can't go out there. The crowd will laugh at us." Said Apple Bloom

"Yeah, what's the point." Said Scootaloo

"Now girls, let's be good sports. You made a great effort. You should be proud. Now come on!" Said Cheerilee

"Look, I'll stand by you the whole time." Said Night

"Thank Night." Said Sweetie

"Anytime." Said Night

The four fillies stepped out to the crowd as Cheerilee started to hand out the medals.

"Next we have the metal for best music presentation. That award goes to Night Glow." Said Cheerilee

Night walked up to Cheerilee and got her medal, which was a microphone. She thanked Cheerilee as she waved at the crowd. Solar got a few pictures of his daughter as she went back to her friends. She once again stood with Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo.

"Now we have one more award to give tonight and this one goes to the Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo for the best comedy act." Said Cheerilee

The crowd cheered as the trio looked at each other. Night smiled and pushed them towards Cheerilee. Cheerilee placed medals around each of the fillies necks. Each one was a gesture's hat. They ran back to Night, and they all headed backstage. They all squealed as they looked at their medals.

"I can't believe we won." Said Apple Bloom

"Yeah, it's impressive we all won." Said Night

"I knew our act was excellent, and yours as well, Night." Said Scootaloo

"Well, I think the best thing is if we got two awards." Said Sweetie

Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo took off their gloves from their uniforms and looked down. But no cutie mark was present. They all sighed as Solar, Twilight, and Art came up.

"What's wrong?" Asked Twilight

"Yeah, you all did a great job out there." Said Solar

"We worked hard on all of this, mom and dad. Yes, we won, but we were also hoping to our cutie marks." Said Scootaloo

"Well, you may not have gotten your cutie marks, but it was fun to watch. I don't know if that's what you intended to happen, but it was incredible to watch." Said Art

"Thanks, but we were hoping for our cutie marks." Said Sweetie

"Hey cheer up you guys. Just because you didn't get your cutie marks doesn't mean you'll get them. It just takes time and patients to find what makes you unique. I'm sure that one day you'll find that. But in the meantime never stop trying find what makes you, you. Because you never know when you'll discover on that journey." Said Solar

"Yeah and I think I know why we didn't get our cutie marks." Said Apple Bloom

"Yes, I believe so." Said Sweetie

"Oh? Tell me. I'd love to make a special report to the Princess." Said Twilight

"Well, maybe we were trying too hard." Said Sweetie

"Yes? And?" Said Twilight

"And instead of forcing ourselves to do something that's not meant for us..." Said Scootaloo

"Yes? Yes?" Said Twilight

"We each should be embracing our true talent!" Said Apple Bloom

"And that is...?" Asked Twilight

Apple Bloom looked between Scootaloo and Sweetie. They all smiled and responded together. "Comedy."

Twilight just sighed as Solar chuckled.

"Apple Bloom! You did it!" Said Applejack

The group all turned to see Applejack and Rarity

Apple Bloom and Sweetie ran off to their sisters as Scootaloo walked over to her family.

"So were we funny?" Asked Scootaloo

"Yes, you were." Said Solar

"Well, I think it's time we get back home. I think your father made some cookies for all of you girls." Said Twilight

"Yeah." Said Art, Night and Scootaloo

The girls ran ahead as Solar looped his arm around his wife and walked out with her as they headed home with their three loving daughters after a great night.