The Start

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As Apple Bloom,Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle plan their day of crusading, they are startled at their tree house. They hear a knock on the door " I'll get it!" said Apple Bloom she opened the door to see Applejack standing there "Hey big sis!" " Hi y'all Twilight is hold'n a meeti'n at the library an' they wanted me to bring you youngin's along" "Sweet!" Answered Scootaloo. When thy arrived they walked into the library " Hey y'all I brought the youngin's like you said " Good I'm glad you understood. These children of youth will soon know the truth " said Zecora who was standing in between Twilight and Rarity. Fluttershy was sitting politely next to a bouncing Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash was hovering near the ceiling. " The truth about what?" asked Sweetie Belle "Why,the truth about why this meeting was called ,Darling" answered Rarity "You see,girls," started Twilight " I received a letter from Princess Celestia it said that Princess Luna has fallen ill" "Oh-No!" Interrupted Apple Bloom "So Twilight checked the Super Naturals book this time" continued RD "Yes,I did. and fortunately there is a cure" "oh thank Celestia!" Rarity is known for dramatic comments, the Cutie Mark Crusaders each breathed a sigh of relief in unison. "Yeah,Yeah,Yeah!!! see,see,see,SEE!! That was my reaction!" squealed Pinkie Pie "Yes,Pinkie Pie we know" said Twilight " Now were was I... Oh yes, there is a cure but, it's last known record of growth was somewhere in the heart of the Ever free Forest " "Th..Th..The Ever free F..F..Forest!?!?" asked Fluttershy "Yes,the Ever free Forest" answered Twilight "Okay y'all,we get it y'all gotta get that ingredient, but whats this all gotta do with us " asked Apple Bloom "Well...uh you see girls there was a footnote that Princess Luna wrote it says ' dear elements of harmony this is a quest that thou do not hath to bare this mission should and will only be completed by those formally known as the Cutie Mark Crusaders sincerely yours Princess Luna' and that's the end of the letter" To shocked to speak Sweetie Bell and Apple Bloom stare on in silence as Scootaloo sputters out a response " Wha.. Us!?!?! Really? Cool!" "Now,we have a long journey ahead so,AppleJack you take Apple Bloom home and pack,Rarity you do the same,and Rainbow Dash could you take Scootaloo home to pack her things?" asked Twilight "Sure thing!" answered RD "Good,oh AppleJack you're in charge of food" "All-righty then!" answered AppleJack "Fluttershy,love you and Pinkie go home and pack supplies. I'll make a map leading to the coordinates shown in the book. Zecora could you stir up some strengthening herbs?" "Indeed I can" answered Zecora "For you shall journey across treacherous land" " Great,we will meet at Fluttershy's at 9:00 a.m. sharp.

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At Fluttershy's cottage the group checked their supplies. AppleJack brought all sorts of apple pies and assorted fritters,Pinkie(though not being asked)brought cakes of all different shapes and sizes,Rarity brought umbrellas in case it rained, Twilight went over the map a couple of times,and Scootaloo brought her scooter of course. "Well it looks as if we're all set. On to Zecora's." said Twilight. When they got there Sweetie Belle asked why they had to eat the herbs. "These herbs are bitter" said Sweetie Bell "Yes, these herbs are bitter, but they will make you stronger and so after eating the herbs the quest began.