MST: Mysteries Shouldn't Tickle

The room darkened. Tense music began to play.

Large words appeared on the screen:

HARMONY’S HEROES

The view cut down so the ponies could see Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Twilight Sparkle standing in front of a dark cave.

“It’s us!” Was all Applejack could manage. “Well how about that?”

“Except for Rainbow Dash and I.” Rarity said. “Where are we?”

“It’s not quite us.” Fluttershy said, as the screen cut to Rarity, who was being held captive by Diamond Dogs. “I mean, it’s obviously supposed to be us, but you can tell that whatever is playing our parts isn’t exact copies.”

“So that rules out changelings.” Said Twilight, busily taking notes.

Applejack seemed to be the ones making calls.

“Fluttershy, fly above the Diamond Dogs!”

“Oh, dear, Oh, dear, do I have to?” Fluttershy whispered.

“Yes, Fluttershy.”

“But that’s where the big meanie-beanie Diamond Doggies are!”  Pinkie pouted.

*“Pinkie, Fluttershy, Ah know yer scared but there’s nothin’ ta be done. Rarity’s in a pinch, and we need you two to stick to the plan.”*

Pinkie turned to Fluttershy. “Meanie Diamond Doggies?! Nooo!” She dove into her popcorn, submerging herself completely, poking her muzzled out a second later.

“Oh, dear. I hope nobody’s going to get hurt.” Real Fluttershy whispered.

“Don’t worry,” Said Applejack proudly. “Ah’m sure movie me knows what she’s doin’...Whatever she’s doin’.” She said, watching her film counterpart and Twilight putting up some sort of contraption.

“Alright Pinkie,” Twilight called. “It’s all up to you!”

“Do I have tooooo?”

“Yes.”

“But what about the meanie-beanie diamond doggies!?”

“Pinkie,” Twilight called.

“Whaaaaaaaaaaat?”

“I’ll give you a cupcake if you can do this.” Movie Twilight held up a cupcake. It was a very nice cupake, golden brown and moist, with perfectly proportioned pink frosting…

“YAY!” Pinkie shouted. She grabbed a stray rope hanging, swinging on it, setting what seemed to be the apple family ciderpress into motion, soaking the Diamond Dogs and Rarity.

Applejack frowned. “That's a waste of perfectly good cider.”

“And it will take her forever to get out of her coat!” Rarity groaned.

Movie Rarity acted as Real Rarity would-with disgust. The Diamond dogs backed away in confusion, stumbling on a tripwire that Applejack yanked, falling into some barrels which were then tightly kegged. The diamond dogs struggled, but to no avail.

“Well, isn’t that somethin’!” Applejack said, watching as her movie counterpart ran to Rarity and untied her.

“Oh, Applejack, thank you!” Rarity gave Applejack a big hug.

Applejack returned Rarity’s embrace and nuzzled her cheek . “Aw, it was nuthin.” She said, face going slightly pink.

Screech-

“Wait, wait, hold the phone.” Rainbow Dash called, stopping the projector. “Is it just me, or are they...with eachother?”

Twilight shrugged. “Well, they could be just flirting. But honestly, that is a bit odd... Applejack and Rarity aren’t dating as far as I can tell...are you guys?”

“Well now.” Rarity said, giving Applejack a coy look, “I can certainly think of worse ponies to be ‘With’.”

“Me too, Rarity.” Applejack said fondly, as Spike could be heard indignantly huffing from the side of the couch.

Twilight stared at them for a second, before pressing the Play button.

“EW, ARE THEY NUZZLING!?” Sweetie Bell  could be heard on the floor above.

“Gross! Ah thought this was fer kids!”

Rarity chuckled. “Well, I do believe Sweetie and the others figured out how to use the projector.”