Apple Bloom wasn't surprised at Sweetie's magic. In fact, she was far from surprised. She had EXPECTED such a thing after the countless magic training sessions and incidents of Sweetie throwing things at her or Scoots when they annoyed her. What had startled her however was the shape the magic was taking shape. A knife. A throwing knife to be exact. It was so unusual for a child to be in possession of a weapon she thought as she adjusted the bow on her back, so unusual...

She looked up at her friend in question and watched as she called forwards once again the green knives, throwing them into the air slightly before watching in fascination as the spun back towards the ground, fazing out of existence before hitting the ground. The knives were quite unique themselves.

They were sharp at the point. The lower down it got, it was blunter until the place you would usually hold onto shaped back into a heart. Quite the opposite of threatening but then again, this was Sweetie she was talking about.

Sweetie... the most innocent of them was the first to ever show act any aggression. It was weird to think about for her, she had at least expected Scootaloo to punch something first.

Scoots had not a care in the world as they discussed amazing feats of bravery of their idols with Kid. It was surprising he hadn't picked up on the fact they were ponies. It must be because of the sucky educational system or something.

"And then she flew into the well and saved the crying child!" Scootaloo concluded her story to Kid. He was wide eyed as he tripped... again. "Watch out!" Scootaloo ducked her head and caught him before he faceplanted into the floor.

"Woah! Thanks Yo!" Kid steadied himself after Scoots had pushed him back to his feet.

"No problem Kid!" Scootaloo smiled, her eyes bright with happiness. Kid smiled back before continuing to walk.

"Yo! What I don't get, Scoots, is how I haven't heard of any of these people you're telling me about! Are you sure you aren't lying to me?" Kid asked as he jumped over one of the crystals that were sticking out of the ground.

"Funny thing is..." Apple Bloom spotted something and left explaining the situation to Scoots, she'd be fine. Up ahead was a puzzle and she needed to focus.

Their little group continued forwards, solving every trap and puzzle thrown their way. Kid and Scootaloo were still chattering at the front but now Sweetie had joined the conversation, happily recounting some tale or other. The surroundings had changed, now showing a darker corridor, illuminated by the glowing stones in the ceiling.

The happily talking group fell silent, even the monster who had to have seen the place countless times. Echo flowers were planted along the walls, out of place from the large patches that she had seen before. Apple Bloom slowly trotted around her friends and the armless monster, approaching the nearest one to her.

So... What do you wish for?

Apple Bloom held her breath and stepped back, not wanting to disturb the voice left behind. She didn't really want to listen to the rest and so she walked forwards towards the awkwardly placed telescope. She saw a black wall. Irritation trickled through her body, what was the point of this thing? It was absolutely useless!

Something tapped her shoulder. She sighed, giving up with the metal junk and turned, coming face to face with a confused unicorn.

"A-Apple Bloom? Are you alright?"

"Yes, this room seems to be a dead-end though. Such a great guide that kid is." Her voice dripped with annoyance.

"Bloom, this is obviously a puzzle! Have you tried looking everywhere?" She paused before shaking her head. She had not checked everywhere, prefering to not waste time. "Mystery solved!"

"And the puzzle! There was a hidden archway in the wall over here! C'mon!" Scootaloo and Monster Kid were standing near a newly discovered exit. Huh... Not bad, she hadn't had to do a thing! Even Sweeties face was painted with surprise as she walked towards them, congratulating them.

The next room made Blooms skin crawl and she involuntary shuddered. Her fellow travellers must not have sensed a thing as they picked up their previous converstaion once more, laughing at a few well timed puns from Scootaloo. "And she passed with flying colours! Isn't that-"

"SHH! Quiet!" She half shouted, half whisperes. They shot her a few questioning looks, falling silent. Scootaloo huffed indignantly.

"You could have asked politely you know, you might have your problems with the skeleton right now but that doesn't mean-" A blue circle appeared under her right hoof, cutting her off as she peered at it curiously.

"RUN!" Came the shout from around them. They payed heed to it and made a wild dash across the wooden platform, hearing the thunderous crashes of the knight behind them. Circle after circle appeared, sending murderous blue spears upwards towards the ponies running for their lives.

Such a idiot not knowing what she's in for...

Author's Note

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I live, thought you'd like to know that and um... sorry for disappearing off the face of the website but I'm back now if anyone still reads this thing...