The Bite Sized and Overrated Adventure

The Bite Sized and Overrated Adventure

Chapter Two: The Team Gets 1000% Bigger

~In any heroic adventure, a sidekick is almost always a necessity, despite how incompetent they may seem. ~

The sun rose peacefully over what could seldom be called a peaceful forest. Once again, an average morning in the woods was beckoned  by the rising sun. The tree branches swayed jocundly in the light breeze, and the bizarre wildlife began to stir.

In the somewhat deep depths of the woods a magical oddity finally arose from her perturbed slumber. Her bones ached, her mane was dirtied, and she had a few bruises adorning her otherwise ‘perfect’ form. “Ugh… The Great and Powerful Trixie should need not to sleep in such… Atrocious conditions.” This blue-tinted pony staggered up to her hooves in a groggy state, her vision still blurred as her mind slowly resumed complete functionality.

“What is she even doing outside in the first place? Trixie should be relaxing in a luxurious queen sized be- Oh, right.” The hexed mare saw gnarled roots stretching out far around her, the bark extending skywards over her head. Regrettably, she recalled the peculiar circumstances that had been so painstakingly bestowed upon her. A hazy sense of bitter anger welled within her adorably tiny and bedraggled form, a sense that was somewhat calmed as she spotted the dirt trail laid out before her. Sprinkled along the long brown pathway were droplets of crimson liquid, of which Trixie could easily deduce the source.

“Serves that foul creature right! Any beast with half a brain should know that engaging the Great and Powerful Trixie in combat could only lead to pain and humiliation!” She laughed heartily, reveling in her recent prowess, “And let it be a warning to all of you other disgusting creatures lying in wait within the woods, Trixie will never be made a fool of!” The boisterous mare swung around, her voice booming a few feet away from her remote location, “And as for that lowlife simpleton, Trixie will be getting her revenge soon enough, and how grand it will be!”

The bite sized magician held her head high as she trotted blindly away from her nestled location. If she had any inclination to watch where she was going, she may have noticed the bizarre fluttering creature in her direct path. Alas, that much could not be expected of her, as the brilliant showboat’s snout soon made contact with a fuzzy entity. This head-on collision was greeted with a soft coo, the pony finding herself staring at one of the most bizarre creatures she had ever encountered. With eyes bigger than Trixie’s head, a gaudy pink coloring, an unbelievably spherical shape, and insect-like wings, the curious sprite bounced around giddily.

“Just when Trixie thought this could not get any stranger. Look, Trixie cannot afford to waste her most precious time on such a downright laughable abomination.” She placed one of her front hooves on what appeared to be the front of the furry critter, “So move out of her way, now-“ Much to Trixie’s dissatisfaction, her command was interrupted by the assertion of the strange insect. With a quick flicking motion, the rounded creature snatched  the little pony in its mouth, flung it onto its back, and whisked her away into the skies above.

It is understandable that Trixie was rather taken aback by this action. For one, the crazy monstrosity had no right to dirty her magnificent image with its touch. Secondly, Trixie was not an experienced flier, leaving her hard-pressed to keep her lunch down as the ground flew by her. Finally, she was a pony, which made her ability to maintain an adequate grip nearly non-existent.

“Tr-Trixie demands that this foolishness be ceased at one! She’ll not have some… Some idiotic bug get the best of her!” The unicorn pounded her hooves comically against the insect’s exterior, doing nothing to stop its gleeful and excited flight out of the forest. It must have been a small miracle that Trixie had not fallen off the top of the round creature as the trees started to disappear behind them, and Trixie was completely neglectful of this. She cared not for how lucky she had been up until that moment, and instead focused herself on teaching the despicable cretin a thing or two.  Summoning all she had, the magician pulled off one of her more recognizable tricks, a trusty lightning bolt.  With a glimmer from her horn, Trixie fired the powerful spell, scoring a direct hit with the speedy flier.

The shocking spell seemed to work, perhaps too well. The glorious flash left both the curved bug and the great magician singed and spiraling out of control. Trixie remained unfazed by this recent turn of events, still clinging as a smug smirk embellishing her charred face.

“And that’ll teach you! Make a mockery of Trixie, and you’ll find yourse-“ Once more, the mare was interrupted in her speech, this time by a rather hard thud against the ground. The impact was more than enough to fling Trixie off the back of the creature, tossing her against the grass with a small bounce. She rolled out of a daze, her gaze just quick enough to catch the small pink and black insect taking to the sky. “Hah, fleeing! That serves your kind right! If you can’t fly with the best, then fall with the rest!”

Filled with an inflated sense of confidence, the battered mare sprung herself up onto all fours, gleefully re-composing her shaken frame. The grass around her was rather tall, so much, in fact, that she was unable to determine her exact location.  All Trixie could tell from her low vantage point was that she had exited the Everfree Forest, as signaled by the clear blue skies overhead. Beyond that, however, Trixie was completely lost, left to travel through flora that rivaled trees in height. Not that she was daunted by this, no, not in the slightest. The unicorn knew that with navigation skills such as her own, there’s no way she could remain lost!

As she continued to wander aimlessly, the pony stumbled across quite a few insects. These small life-forms should have served as another bitter reminder to Trixie’s baneful curse, yet instead she found herself grinning as she passed by ankle-high ants and caterpillars that reached up to her knees. The diminutive insects served as an ego boost, once more pushing Trixie’s confidence to insurmountable heights. Though, her iron ego would be dented, lightly, as a pair of giant blue eyes broke through the grass and stared at her tiny frame.

For entire seconds, nothing but silence was present within the brush, Trixie was left staring curiously at the eyes of a larger equine. After this brief intermission in Trixie’s travels, she continued ahead, prodding a fore-hoof at the other pony’s snout. This action was met with a loud squeak and a quick jump, the yellow pony jumping back away, landing with a soft thud. Trixie rolled her eyes at this act, the unicorn trotting over to the cowering pegasus. “Now, Trixie knows she is quite the glorious sight, and finding her visage in the wild may be cause for surprise, but this is far too ridiculous! Pull yourself together, Trixie must inquire with you.”

The shivering pony peeked downwards once more, bewildered by the sight of a downright puny pony approaching her. “B-but I-“

“No buts! Stand at once, Trixie demands it!”

The pegasus slowly scrambled up to her four hooves, casting a dark shadow down over Trixie. “Is this bett-“

“Yes! Now, do tell Trixie, just where is she? She has had an awfully rough time, and wants to finally get some answers!”

Every high-pitched squeak of Trixie’s voice seemed to cause the yellow pegasus to shudder back.

“We-we’re just outside Ponyville, I c-“

“Ponyville?!” Trixie scoffed. “Trixie knew she was heading in the wrong direction.” She muttered to herself, “Trixie swears, if she encounters that downright detestable unicorn, she will not be held responsible for what happens.”

The pink-maned pony leaned closer to Trixie, “E-excuse me? Would it be alright it-“

“Silence! You do not speak to Trixie unless Trixie speaks to you first! Is that understood?” The larger mare took a step backwards, drooping her head.

“O-okay… I’m sorry…”

Trixie smiled smugly, “As you should be.” She flicked her singed mane, “Now, Trixie would like to have her questions answered… But it has recently come to her attention that she is positively famished.” The unicorn smirked upwards, “You must live around here somewhere, Trixie demands that you lead her to your house at once!” The wizard squeaked in the most intimidating and assertive way possible.

“O-okay, if you say so…” The taller pony glanced back behind her, her cottage still easily in sight. She then again settled her gaze downwards, at Trixie. “D-do you want me to help you? I mean, you’re awfully sma-“

“Trixie does not require assistance from anypony, especially not one as cowardly as yourself!” The small mare walked closer to the other’s hooves. “She is also aware of the condescending insult you were about to attack her with, and she demands the most sincere apology for this travesty!”

The pegasus cowered away once again, “I-I’m sorry, I didn’t mean t-“

“No excuses!” The shrunken mare interrupted with.

“I-I’m sorry…”

The unicorn grinned at the display put on by this giant pegasus, before trotting alongside one of her front legs. “Now, since Trixie is such the respectful pony, she will allow you to walk ahead of her. Do hurry it along though, she is awfully busy, and can’t waste her time on idle wandering.”

The yellow giant responded with only a simple nod, and began walking through the grass in an arduously slow manner. Trixie followed in her hoofsteps, with an overconfident grin on her face. The unicorn’s stride was filled with an abundant sense of self-satisfaction, content with having asserted herself over the pegasus. Knowing very well that the trip to this pegasus’ home could be lengthy at Trixie’s diminutive pace, she decided to take some time to question her lowly companion.

“Tell Trixie, have you seen any... Nefarious stallions about, attempting to pass as royalty?” Trixie didn’t bother to look up to the other mare as she continued her trot.

“W-well... I haven’t, but some poor ponies in town have. We’ve been doing our best to help them, but I don’t think-”

“Yes, yes, that’s enough.” The unicorn silently mused to herself. It should be no difficult task for her to squeeze some information out of one of these ponies, and revenge would only be a hop, skip, and a jump away! “Anyways, you do have accommodations fitting for a unicorn of Trixie’s status, right? She has had a rather unsavory encounter with a simpleton in the forest, and hopes that you will not be such a disappointment.”

“Oh, well I think you’ll love it there. I have the cutest little bunnies and birdies that will just love to see you!” The pegaus actually seemed rather excited to say this, which betrayed the quiet image she had established thus far. Trixie’s reaction did not share this level of excitement.

“You... Are joking, right?” Trixie sighed deeply, “And just when Trixie thought she was going to enjoy some comfort before she continued her journey.” She peered up to the pegasus, who had kept her eyes on her since they met. “Trixie supposes that she will humor you, though if you attempt to make a fool of her, then she will make sure you regret it!”

“O-oh, I’m sorry... But I’m sure you’ll just love it.” She lowered her head closer to Trixie as they continued to walk. “Y-you know... You kind of talk weird. N-not that there’s anything wrong with that... Just... Should I-Or should that be Fluttershy talk like that too? I-I mean, if you want me to...”

“Trixie does not care for how you would like to speak! Now, stop wasting her time with such petty questions.” The unicorn made a point of knocking Fluttershy down a peg or three.

“O-okay... Sorry.”

“As you should be.” These words were the last spoken during the walk to the pegasus’ cottage, as Trixie had obtained all the info she required, and Fluttershy did not possess the courage to say another word. The silence did not disturb Trixie, as she took the ten minute walk as a time to consider her next move. She mulled over her options, and as the cottage came into sight she came to a conclusion. She would have to spend more time with this pegasus, and have her lead the way to some of the other victims. Once that much was done, she would be able to dispose of her, and finally receive-

“Oh, I’ll get the door for you, just one second.” The yellow pony moved forward and pulled open her wooden door. “Here we go, now, you can just come inside and I’ll get you something.” Fluttershy loomed high over Trixie as she climbed up into the doorway, and ventured inside.

“Good, Trixie reminds you that she deserves the utmost best in hospitality, and you’d do well to remember it.” The unicorn’s air of confidence had yet to falter as she examined her spacious surroundings. To her satisfaction, the home seemed clean and liveable, unlike what could be said for the earlier rotten shanty that hardly passed for a dwelling.

The small pony gauged the cottage as Fluttershy quietly flew into her humble kitchen area. Trixie paid no mind to this, of course, she had no reason to waste her time observing the antics of any pony that wasn’t herself. Instead she wandered forth, hoping to find some way to cleanse her muddied form. Sadly, the unicorn would not find the respite she so desperately sought.

Trixie quickly found herself before a rather adorable furry critter. A brown chipmunk, about twice Trixie’s height, chittered excitedly at the sight of the little unicorn.

“Oh, how wonderful. Trixie suspects that you’d like to make a fool of her. She’ll let you know, that there will be no such thing!” Her words seemed to be wasted on the animal, as it attempted to seize her up as soon as she was done speaking. Trixie was prepared for this, she jumped backwards deftly, her horn starting to spark. Smirking with sanguineous confidence, she launched a bolt of purple lightning, originating at her horn tip. Flying in a glorious arc the searing energy hit with a profound impact, charring the chest fur of the woodland beast.

A loud squeak shook the ground as the chipmunk cowered backwards, terrified by this show of power. Trixie stood tall once more and walked towards her clambering foe. “Hmph, not a match at all.” Trixie took a quick glance to her side as she approached the beast and was greeted with the sight of dozens of other similar creatures. Rabbits, squirrels, and mice abound. Some of these creatures were watching the small fight curiously, while most others were continuing their simple business of innocent frolicking. This gave Trixie an idea.

Returning her gaze to the brown critter, the unicorn began to enact part one of her masterfully crafted plans. She bounded to the fallen chipmunk and, with a glorious leap, landed on its fuzzy back. Wasting not a second she sat herself down and sparked a set of kinetic reins about the creature’s neck. “And Trixie was told that her rope tricks were useless, what imbeciles!” She pulled the purple reins back, lifting the understandably confused chipmunk’s head skyward. With a quick flick, she turned towards the furry group on the other side of the room. “Now, Hannibal, Trixie commands you to charge!”

Thus Trixie’s conquest over the realm of Fluttershy’s cottage began. It was a shaky start, admittedly, her valiant steed was hesitant to obey her commands. At first it only skittering about in the general direction that Trixie desired. Naturally, the magician did not allow this to continue for long. A few more zaps and Hannibal had been tamed, reluctantly ready to follow her orders. Pointing a fore-hoof over his head, Trixie spurred him onward. Within seconds she had led her mount into the crowd of animals, signalling the commencement of the first battle.

Trixie’s horn lit up in a spectacular purple hue as she fired spells in every direction. Her combat prowess was limited to simple lightning bolts, and didn’t allow for much variety, though it was effective at getting the job done. Dozens of woodland creatures were zapped in her zigzagging fury. “Haha, bow before your new ruler, the Great and Powerful Trrrixie!”

The scene was chaotic. Birds swarmed over the battlefield as squirrels hid behind cover. Lightning bolts razed the field, mowing down all the other combatants without mercy. It wouldn’t be long until Trixie and her steed were left alone on the wargrounds with one white rabbit. Scuffing a paw along the ground, Hannibal stood at the ready, Trixie narrowed her eyes at her final rival. No words needed to be spoken, Trixie knew what needed to be done.

She kicked Hannibal, forcing him forward, smirking all the while. She readied the spell that was sure to vanquish her opposition. Trixie’s horn seemed to jet forward, elongating into a purple jagged spear of pure magical energy. The unicorn knew all too well that it was a risky move, but her love for style and showmanship would have it no other way. Her jousting steed bridged the gap as the white hare prepared to overpower Trixie. In a flash the battle was over, Hannibal had been knocked on his side, and Trixie was sprawled on the ground, though relatively unharmed. The rabbit, on the other hoof, had barrelled over, knocked back by Trixie’s spell. It seemed to be alive, yet unconscious, knocked onto its back a few hoofsteps from Trixie’s position on the floor.

“Haha,” the mare laughed boisterously. “Once again, victory belongs to Trix-”

“Oh, Trixie, I have something here for you-” A loud crash, the sound of glass hitting the floor, resonated in Trixie’s ears as she looked up from the warzone.