Fugue - Volume 1

With the establishment of twilight as a permanent fixture of the Equestrian timetable, it made the mornings a little easier for Huey to cope with. Unlike the previous situation of merely swapping the darkness with blinding light, the slow transition made it far gentler upon sensitive eyes. As another morning dragged on, Huey stirred and opened his eyes. He deduced from how bright the ambient light was that the transition was almost over, yet Princess Celestia, who was still holding him close like a newborn, was not awake. Yawning lightly, he gave Celestia's ears a careful scratch to try and rouse her from her slumber.

"It's time to wake up," He whispered, but fell silent when he felt another pair of hooves tighten round his chest. Looking down, Huey noticed a familiar second set of hooves, dark blue in colour, were embracing him.

"Five more minutes," Luna murmured and nuzzled the back of the human's neck, causing him to blush. Her alabaster sibling mumbled in support of Luna's demand before giving him a gentle peck on the forehead, which caused his blush to intensify.

"Make it ten," Celestia muttered. Huey looked down at Luna's hooves, followed by Celestia's sleeping form. Finally realising that he was sandwiched between the two royals, he shrugged his shoulders and yawned once more before shutting his eyes and joining them in their collective doze.

Groggily, Huey opened his eyes and smacked his lips. Much to his surprise, both Luna and Celestia were gone, causing him to sit up in bed and stretch his legs and arms.

"Celestia?" He called out. "Luna?"

"Luna's returned to her own room to sleep, Huey," Celestia responded. Huey saw the alabaster alicorn laid down on a plush carpet by the fire, writing messages on pieces of parchment.

"Oh, I see," Huey said with another deep yawn. "How are you?"

"I'm well, thank you," Celestia replied warmly, her concentration breaking temporarily to look at him. "How are you feeling?"

"I feel great," He said cheerfully, while climbing out of bed. Glancing down, he noticed that his trousers had been removed, however Huey shrugged. Even though his boxers were, technically, his underwear, under the circumstances, they could double as pyjama shorts for the time being. What proved to be more uncomfortable was the cold, stone floor.

"Sorry for asking," Huey said apologetically. "But do ponies happen to have slippers?"

"Why, yes, we do!" The princess responded politely. "However, I'm afraid that mine are in a colour you may not find to your tastes."

"Honestly, I don't mind," He replied firmly. "Slippers are slippers. As long as they keep my feet off the floor, it's all good."

Celestia nodded before levitating a plain pair of bright pink slippers over to the human. After expressing his gratitude, Huey put them on as best as he could and approached the alicorn.

"I should probably consider seeing if there's a shoemaker willing to make me some slippers and other forms of footwear," He mused. "Humans have rather sensitive feet, so I'll need slippers of my own while living with Twilight... Otherwise, I might get wood splinters piercing my skin."

Celestia winced at the idea of splinters.

"Most understandable," She remarked. "Regardless, I am certain that you will find somepony willing to accommodate your needs."

"I agree, your kind have been most welcoming. As I mentioned before, some are still a bit wary, but they aren't actively persecuting me. So, that's a plus."

"Why would they wish to persecute you?" Celestia enquired.

"Well, my kind have something of a knack for being afraid of things that are different. So, it's kind of a change for me." Huey explained sadly. "In some cases, it's lead to mass enslavement or outright gen-"

"Gen-?" Celestia probed inquisitively. "What were you about to say?"

"G-Genocide." Huey stammered in shame. Celestia merely tilted her head, demonstrating her lack of knowledge regarding what the word meant. Noticing this, Huey sighed heavily.

"Genocide," Huey repeated. "It means the total destruction of a particular group. When I say total, I really mean it. Think of it like if unicorns were to kill every pegasus until they were extinct. That's an example of genocide"

Celestia gasped in alarm.

"That's hideous!" She replied in disgust. "How could your kind possibly justify doing such a thing!?"

"Hatred, lies, fear," Huey suggested. "There's been quite a few attempts to destroy particular parts of humanity for one reason or another. It's one of the great black marks on us... The fact that we are the ONLY animals on Earth that kill each other for reasons other than survival."

The princess frowned and shook her head.

"This is truly disturbing," She admitted. "Are all of your kind supportive of such repugnant endeavours?"

"No," Huey said. "Usually, those responsible are a very small, but powerful group of people with very rigid and sinister beliefs or goals. The vast majority of humans are, to my knowledge, more interested in sorting out their own affairs."

"I see. It still saddens me that they would do such a thing to one another."

"It is sad." Huey sighed. "Should we perhaps change the subject? That was a very grim subject to discuss first thing in the morning."

"I'd like that."

Huey leaned forward to take a closer look at the parchment Celestia was writing on.

"Pardon me for asking, but what are you writing?"

"I'm creating a reply to one of Twilight's friendship reports." She answered. "She has been rather busy during your absence."

"I guess that makes my absence from Ponyville okay then," Huey mused. "After all, she's also got the task of studying me too."

"Indeed she does," Celestia confirmed. "Although, it is not the highest priority at this time. Whether she sees it that way is another matter."

"She and I have had in depth discussions about many things," The human said thoughtfully. "However, there's still much to say. I must confess that she and I were distracted by the events that inspired us to send a joint friendship report, so, if I were to guess, she'd be overjoyed to get the opportunity to learn more from me."

Celestia hummed in agreement.

"Celestia..." Huey began, causing the princess to avert her gaze from the letter again. "Could I ask you a massive favour?"

"Of course you can ask!" She replied cheerfully. "However, that doesn't mean I'll do it."

"Naturally! I was wondering if I could, perhaps, take a picture of you."

"Memento?" Celestia guessed. "My sister mentioned that you took one of her with your new camera."

Huey nodded solemnly. The princess smiled and levitated the camera over to him. Thanking her, Huey snatched the camera from the air and began preparing it.

"So, what are you thinking?" She enquired. "Sat side by side and saying 'cheese', or do you have something else in mind?"

"I was thinking just a natural shot of the two of us," Huey replied thoughtfully. "There's a timer feature on this! Let me just find a decent place to put it and I'll randomly set it!"

Celestia watched as the human began exploring the room for various locations he could place it. After settling on placing the camera on the edge of the bed, Huey twisted the timer knob and returned to Celestia's side.

"And now, we wait." Huey mused. "So, you said this was a reply to one of Twilight's reports. May I see the exact report?"

"Of course, Huey!" Celestia replied, her horn igniting so that she could levitate a scroll over to the human. "Here."

"Dear Princess Celestia,

I am happy to report that the dragon has departed our fair country, and that it was my good friend Fluttershy who convinced him to go. This adventure has taught me to never lose faith in your friends. They can be an amazing source of strength, and can help you overcome even your greatest fears.

Always your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle"

Huey looked up from the parchment in surprise.

"There was a dragon attacking Equestria!?"

"Not attacking," Celestia clarified. "It was sleeping in a mountain close by to Ponyville. However, doing so meant that it was exhaling a great deal of smoke, which was proving to be a nuisance to the local population."

"Okay, but still!" Huey protested, while putting the parchment away. "Twilight and Fluttershy... Evicted a dragon! Wasn't that just a little bit careless of them!? Isn't such an endeavour incredibly dangerous when dragons can breathe fire that... Kills?"

"Dragons are not feral beings," The princess countered. "You've met Twilight's assistant, Spike."

"I have, but still... Just because a creature is sentient doesn't necessarily mean that they are automatically reasonable!"

"Hmmmm... True." Celestia mused. "Regardless, they were able to persuade the dragon to move on. Preventing Equestria from being covered in smoke for the next few centuries."

"Fair enough," Huey muttered. "Still, why not send some guards? Surely, such an emergency is falls well within their purview?"

"It does, but there's no local garrison near Ponyville. With the time it would take to set up an expedition, it would have been too late."

"There's no military presence near Ponyville!?" Huey asked in surprise. "Then... Who's there to investigate and prevent crime?"

"Crime?" Celestia repeated with a chuckle. "My dear Huey, this isn't Earth. Crime is practically unheard of here!"

"Really?" Huey enquired in disbelief. "But... How?"

"It's just not in our nature to break the law." Celestia explained. "Harmony has existed in Equestria for millennia. Couple that with the fact that there is next to no deprivation, poverty or other problems here... There's no reason to commit crime."

"Wow..." Huey murmured. "I can't help but be both impressed and worried. I'm impressed that you have such a borderline perfect society. However, it worries me that it seems to have lead to what I can only describe as complacency."

"Believe me, Huey," Celestia soothed. "I am not complacent. On the contrary, it is my duty to ensure that what you have experienced so far either improves or remains the way it is."

Huey opened his mouth to respond, but was cut off by the sound of his camera taking a picture and printing it.

"Two ticks!" He said, before standing up and retrieving the finished image. "It's perfect."

"May I see it?"

"Of course!" Huey chirped, while showing Celestia the photo.

"You're right," Celestia agreed. "It is perfect."

Huey grinned proudly and hugged Celestia, who happily returned the gesture.

"Your subjects are really lucky to have you and Luna as their rulers," Huey commented. "I've never met a pair more selfless."

"That's very sweet of you to say." Celestia replied solemnly, her usual motherly smile replaced with one that blatantly displayed pride. "I've always tried my best, because I believe everypony deserves it."

"Even at the cost of your own health," Huey added. "Remember when I first arrived?"

"Mhm, lots of cake." She reminisced. "Delicious."

"Ha!" Huey chuckled before gently patting the princess' neck, earning him a satisfied coo. "I'm glad that I was able to help. It really hurt to see you in such a low place."

"It did?"

"Yes, I couldn't allow you to destroy yourself, even if the reason for doing so was 'for the greater good'. You deserve to be taken care of too, you know?"

"The only question there is; who could take care of 'poor and helpless' Celestia," She asked playfully with a childish pout. Huey rolled his eyes and pulled her closer to him, causing the princess to squeak in surprise.

"Your sister and I shall take care of you!" Huey declared proudly, causing Celestia to giggle. "We shall stand by you through thick and thin! I shall even feed thy royal personage with delicious cake!"

The alicorn gasped, her eyes twinkling at the thought of cake, but Huey caught her attention again when his index finger gently pressed her nose.

"But not too much!" He said authoritatively. "We cannot allow you to get a nasty tummy ache!"

"Oh no!" Celestia agreed in a childish tone. "Me not like tummy aches!"

"Exactly!"

"C-Can I have cake now?" Celestia pleaded, her lips pouting once more. "Pwease?"

"Has Tia been a good princess?" Huey enquired, his hand petting her head. His answer was provided by an enthusiastic nod from the alicorn.

"Then yes, you can have cake!" He declared. Celestia clapped her hooves together excitedly and levitated a plate holding a generous slice of chocolate cake, accompanied by a fork, towards him. Huey's eyes narrowed in suspicion.

"Have you been eating cake, when you're not allowed to?" He asked gravely. Celestia pursed her lips and shook her head, her eyes gazing at him innocently.

"Are you sure?" He enquired, earning him a nod from the princess. "Okay... I believe you."

Celestia fidgeted eagerly as Huey grasped the plate and fork, and cut off a chunk of cake for the alabaster alicorn to eat.

"Who's a good pony?" Huey asked.

"Is it me!?" Celestia asked in excitement. "Please be me!"

"You're right!" Huey confirmed heartily. "You win some cake!"

"Yay!"

The human chuckled as he presented the cake, which was swiftly eaten off the fork. The princess beamed in delightful as she happily munched the soft, moist sponge. After swallowing, she opened her mouth in preparation for another mouthful, which Huey happily provided.

"You're adorable." Huey remarked. Celestia blushed at the comment and gazed at the floor. With a pout, he gently tapped her nose with the fork, causing a small amount of chocolate icing to be smeared onto her nose. The princess crossed her eyes as she looked down at the blob of sweetness on her muzzle.

"You have a little something," Huey said, while pointing to his own nose. "Just a bit of icing."

Much to his amusement, Celestia scrunched up her nose comically, while her tongue crept out of her mouth in an attempt to lick the icing off. However, it couldn't quite reach, causing her to huff in frustration.

"Silly Tia," Huey murmured, while gently cupping her cheek with one hand and wiping the icing off her muzzle with the other. "Although, you were very close to reaching it."

Celestia tilted her head, allowing her cheek to nestle more comfortably into the palm of Huey's hand.

"I shouldn't get so much enjoyment out of this," Celestia murmured quietly. "It's unbecoming of a princess."

"Shhhh..." Huey hushed gently, his thumb softly stroking the royal cheek. "Even princess' deserve a moment to just... Enjoy themselves, even if it's something that's 'unbecoming' of their status. Remember, you're still an individual. You have needs, desires and feelings."

Celestia gazed into Huey's eyes as he gave her a weak smile. Breathing a deep sigh, she pulled Huey into a hug, which he returned cheerfully.

"Never change." Celestia whispered.

"I'll try." Huey murmured before they parted. "So, once the reply's done, what's next on the royal agenda?"

"Well, I'm going to be visiting Ponyville this afternoon." Celestia explained. "So, you could come along too. It would save you the train fare."

"Wait, today?" Huey asked in surprise. "As in, I'd be going back to Ponyville today!?"

"If you want to," Celestia clarified. "If you don't, then I can smooth things over with Twilight on your behalf."

Huey bit his lip thoughtfully and looked away. On the one hand, his time here in Canterlot had been amazing. He had been able to spend quality time with two princess', who were truly wonderful company, once one looked past the status they both had as royalty. On the other hand, he missed Twilight, and was eager to spend some time with her friends. He had yet to spend much time with any of them, if he disregarded Pinkie Pie and Twilight, and he had made progress in peeling back a layer of Fluttershy's innate timidness, which he wanted to continue. Couple that with the advice given to him by Minuette on the train regarding Lyra, there was much to do outside the castle walls.

"That's a tough choice," He admitted. "It'd be nice to see Twilight and her friends again... I must say I've not been able to spend much time with them. If I remember correctly, I only spent two days in Ponyville before returning here."

"There is plenty of time for you to consider your choice," Celestia soothed, while engulfing her finished reply in magic to send it to her student. "Whatever choice you make, I will support you every step of the way."

"Thank you, Celestia," Huey replied before giving her ears another scratch. "I just need a little while."

"I understand." She responded with a nod. "If you'll excuse me, I've got a few matters to attend to."

Huey hummed and waved as Celestia left the room. Now alone, he sighed and rubbed his temples.

"How am I supposed to choose though!?" He asked himself. "I can't be in two places at once."

Huey sighed miserably and trudged back to bed. Falling back onto the soft mattress, his hand smacked against something hard, causing him to yelp in surprise.

"What the!?"

Rolling over, he realised that he had accidentally smashed his hand against his camera. While the device was safe and sound, his hand throbbed painfully. However, his attention on the self-inflicted wound disappeared when a brainwave hit him.

"Of course!"

"I've made my decision to head back to Ponyville."

"What!?"

Luna stared at Huey, aghast at the announcement he had made. The trio were stood outside of the castle keep. Luna had accompanied Huey and Celestia, while they prepared to fly to Ponyville via chariot.

"But what will we do without your presence?" The Night Princess asked. "Who will keep us company throughout the night?"

"Well, I thought about that," Huey replied confidently. "If you get lonely, just pop into my dreams. It's likely that I'll be asleep during the night, but my dreams will always be open for you, Luna."

Luna attempted to counter Huey's suggestion, but merely achieved a symphony of stutters when an argument failed to materialise. Celestia, who was stood beside her sister, merely nodded her head in understanding.

"Very well," She murmured. "We will miss you very much, Huey. However, I received word that an unusual problem has arisen in Fillydelphia. As such, I'm afraid I won't be able to truly visit Twilight. I will be able to drop you off, while enroute though. "

"I see." He mused. "Before we go, I have a gift for each of you."

Reaching into Twilight's saddlebags, which he had brought with him at her insistence, he retrieved a picture frame and a small, golden locket, which he had nestled in amongst his camera and Twilight's notes on humans.

"I knew that I was going to miss both of you as well," Huey explained. "So... I took the opportunity to use these items I was able to quietly obtain while shopping with Luna."

"So, that's why you snuck away from us!" Luna exclaimed. "We were curious as to why you kept disappearing while we were in the department store!"

"I wanted to get you both a little something." He continued. "It was only while I was deciding whether to go back to Ponyville or not that I finally realised I had the parts necessary to make these gifts."

Gingerly, Huey presented the picture frame to Celestia. Nestled within it was the picture he had taken of them that morning. Celestia placed a hoof over her heart and smiled warmly.

"It's beautiful!" She remarked. "Thank you so much."

Huey let go of the portrait as Celestia levitated it into the chariot for safekeeping. He then turned towards Luna.

"Luna," He began solemnly. "I know that things are difficult for you right now, and that the road ahead for you is going to be rocky. However, I want you to know that if, at any point, you need me, just send me a letter via Spike. I'll send a reply or hop on the next train to Canterlot as soon as I receive it."

"We will bear that in mind," She responded with a nod. Huey then showed her the locket.

"When I found that the jewellers in that store could engrave things," He said quietly. "I couldn't resist getting you something that you could have to give you some comfort if you encounter a bumpy stretch in your life."

The human opened the locket and showed Luna its contents. Her eyes widened, while both of her forehooves quickly clamped over her muzzle to stifle a loud gasp she was about to release. Huey smiled weakly as a solitary tear rolled down her cheek and fell to the ground below.

"It's perfect," She hissed, her ability to speak inhibited by the shock she had just received. "Thank you... A million times thank you!"

The Night Princess clenched her eyes shut and lunged at the human, her hooves wrapping round him in a bone-crushing hug. Huey wheezed, but ignored the pain as he returned the hug. As swiftly as it began, the pair ended it.

"If I may," Huey stammered. "May I have the honour of putting this round your neck?"

Luna nodded enthusiastically before turning around and sitting, providing Huey with unlimited access to her neck. Tenderly, he looped the chain round her neck and clipped it together.

"Remember what it says, Luna," He added. "Because if there's ever any truth in this world... It's what you read in that locket."

She nodded, while grasping the locket and hiding it underneath her royal necklace.

"I'll wear it always," She wheezed, her emotions still preventing her from speaking properly. "Thank you, Huey."

The human bit his lip before giving Luna one last hug and stepping onto the chariot. Celestia stood beside him as they waved farewell to Luna. Within moments, they were airborne and flying towards Ponyville.

"What you did was truly wonderful, Huey."

The human looked at his fellow passenger. For the majority of the journey, they had spent it in silence, content to watch the scenery below them.

"I wanted to show you how much you mean to me," He said solemnly. "I couldn't think of anything that could express how I feel more appropriately."

"I mean it, Huey," Celestia reaffirmed firmly. "I've never said this to anypony else, but ruling over Equestria is hard, very hard. As you and I have already discussed, it was soul-crushing to be alone for the past one thousand years."

"Well, things have changed, Celestia," Huey replied, addressing her formally due to the presence of the two pegasai guards pulling the chariot. "You have your sister back, and the treatment I gave to her... I wish to extend to you as well."

"You mean..."

"If you ever need me, just send a letter." Huey confirmed. "During my time in Canterlot, I've been given the privilege and honour to spend time with you. You even showed me some of your most harrowing memories. As far as I'm aware, you've had to cope with the trials and tribulations you've felt throughout your life alone. It breaks my heart to know that is the case."

Celestia stayed silent as she mulled over Huey's words.

"I don't know what the rest of Equestria sees," He continued. "But I see two wonderful mares, who deserve the ability to experience friendship as much as anypony else. It fills me with pride to know that both of you had enough faith in me to... Well... Let me in and be there to comfort and support you when you need it."

The princess looked down at the picture Huey had given her, which was located by her hooves.

"I'm glad I did, Huey," Celestia admitted. "I'm truly glad I did."

"So am I."

"Ponyville's up ahead, Your Highness!" One of the guards called. Huey looked over the side of the chariot and smiled at the rapidly approaching town, but tilted his head in confusion when he saw what appeared to be massive chunks bitten out of the buildings. His attention was then grabbed by the sound of upbeat music being played below.

"What's going on here?" Huey asked to himself as the chariot landed. Before they came to a complete stop, he noticed Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash drop to the ground in a collective bow, while Pinkie Pie marched past with a variety of different instruments strapped to her various limbs. Celestia was also struck dumb by the sight of the party mare, which was exacerbated by a procession of small, spherical creatures with wings following Pinkie.

"Twilight Sparkle, my prized pupil!" Celestia greeted, as she watched the unorthodox conga-line pass her. "It is truly wonderful to see you again, along with your friends!"

"Hello, Princess!" Twilight chirped nervously. "So... Um... How was your trip? Hit much traffic on the way here?"

"Traffic?" Huey interjected incredulously. "We were flying, Twilight! We were completely on our own!"

"Huey, darling!" Rarity exclaimed with an ecstatic wave. "So nice to see you!"

"It's nice to see you too, Rarity!" Huey replied cheerfully as he approached the quintet and was treated to a group hug.

"What is this?" Celestia asked, as she examined one of the spheroid creatures, yellow in colour, which had landed upon her wing. "These creatures are adorable!"

"They're not that adorable." Rainbow Dash grumbled under her breath. Huey raised an eyebrow, but said nothing when it was clear that her statement was not meant for the princess' ears.

"I'm honoured that Ponyville saw fit to put on a parade for my visit," The princess continued. "However, I'm afraid that I cannot stay. I came by only to say 'hello' and drop off Huey. I'm actually enroute to Fillydelphia, where they've been struck down by a swarm of bothersome pests. I'm sorry that I have put you through all this trouble for nothing."

Huey glanced at the five mares and noticed that they were all grimacing or attempting to hide surprise. Rolling his eyes, he folded his arms and kept his attention firmly on the princess. Once she had gone, he would have plenty of time to find out what they were hiding from her.

"Trouble?" Twilight stuttered. "What trouble? It was no trouble at all!"

"Before I go," Celestia said, while stepping onto her chariot. "Would you care to give me your latest report on what you've learned regarding the magic of friendship?"

"My... Report!?" Twilight repeated in confusion. After a moment of frantic glancing around, she gasped at the sight of Pinkie Pie still playing her menagerie of instruments.

"I'd love to!" The lavender unicorn chirped. "I've learned that, sometimes, the solution to your problems can come from where you least expect it. It's a good idea to stop and listen to your friend's opinions and perspectives. Even when they don't always seem to make sense."

"I'm so proud of you, Twilight Sparkle!" Celestia replied happily. "And I am very impressed with your friends as well! It sounds like you're all learning so much from each other."

Huey's eyes narrowed as he, and the others, watched the princess depart. As soon as she was out of earshot, he turned towards them.

"Okay," He began firmly. "What happened?"

"W-What do you mean?" Twilight stammered. "What would make you think something happened?"

"Two things," Huey began authoritatively. "First, when I arrived, I noticed that the buildings of Ponyville had been... Partially eaten."

The five mares glanced at each other nervously.

"Secondly, I saw your faces when Celestia mentioned that Fillydelphian pest problem. The same thing happened here, didn't it?"

After a few moments of awkward silence, Twilight sighed and stepped forward.

"You're right, Huey," She admitted. "Those creatures you just saw that were part of a 'parade' were actually parasprites. They're a critter that have been causing turmoil! The entire town's been destroyed!"

"All of it!?" Huey spluttered, earning him nods from the group.

"Hey, girls... Huey!" Pinkie Pie chirped, while staggering towards them awkwardly. "Where'd the princess go?"

"She couldn't stay," Twilight explained. "Apparently, there's an 'infestation' in Fillydelphia."

"Oh no!" Pinkie gasped. "Have they got parasprites too? Well, got tuba... Will travel!"

"Don't worry about it, Pinkie Pie!" Applejack reassured the party mare. "Princess Celestia has already gone to take care of it. I'm sure she'll be just fine!"

"Judging by what I heard from Twilight's report," Huey mused. "You knew what these parasprites were all along... I'm guessing the rest of the group weren't taking your advice seriously?"

Pinkie and Huey looked towards the rest of the group, who were all nervously looking away or poking the ground.

"Thought as much," He admitted. "Well, at least you learned that even if someone who's... A little out of the ordinary... Gives a suggestion you shouldn't automatically disregard it. After all, you're not telepathic. You could be ignoring something very important."

"Right!" Twilight concurred. "And I'm sorry, Pinkie. We shouldn't have been so quick to disregard what you were saying. If we'd listened, we could have saved more of the town... Or all of it."

The remaining mares of the sextet voiced their agreement and respective apologies.

"You're truly a wonderful friend!" Twilight declared. "Even if we don't understand you all the time."

"Thanks, guys!" Pinkie Pie replied cheerfully. "You're all great friends too, even when I don't understand me."

"Well, that's nice and all, girls," Huey remarked, while facing towards Ponyville. "However, from what I'm seeing... I don't think the town's going to recover from this anytime soon."

The group turned just in time to see the town hall collapse, causing them all to grimace.

"Well, no time like the present!" Huey chirped. "Let's head back into town and find out how much of it's completely buggered! Once that's done, we can begin the job of fixing it all!"

The sextet cheered in approval before following Huey, who strode bravely towards the ruins of Ponyville.