Mane six and friends react to Friendship is magic

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introductions
Friendship Is Magic - Part 1

introductions

"Twilight Spark..." Said Spike slowly as he began writing down the young unicorn's name. However, the purple dragon trailed off when he noticed that he was no longer in the library. "Um, Twilight?" Hearing a gasp of surprise and the accompanying freakout, Spike knew that Twilight also noticed the change in scenery.

"Spike, do you know what just happened?" asked Twilight. Before Spike could answer, another voice spoke up.

"Everyone please calm down," said a smoothing voice. The sudden voice caused Twilight to jump.

"Princess," she said as she bowed. "Do you know where we are?" Before Celestia could answer, she saw something that took her breath away.

"Luna," she said in disbelief. "Is that you?". She quickly hugged the younger alicorn, who tearfully returned that embrace.

"I missed you so much sister," stated Luna, surprising nearly everyone.

"Sister?" was the response of nearly everypony. "Who are you?"

"Everypony, this is my sister, Luna" said Celestia, tears still in her eyes. "Why don't we all introduce ourselves and then figure out where we are".

"Howdy y'all," said a orange earth mare with a Stetson on her head. "My name's Applejack and this here is my younger sister, Applebloom".

"Nice to meet cha'" said the young yellow filly.

"Hi, I'm Pinkie pie," said a pink pony that was bouncing in excitement. "Do you like parties. I love parties. My favorite are birthdays, but I also love welcome to Ponyville." Whatever else the energetic mare was cut off by a white unicorn placing her hoof over her mouth.

"Sorry about that, dear. Pinkie doesn't have an off screen," she said. "My name is Rarity and this is my sister, Sweetie Belle." The young filly waved her hoof in greeting.

"Well, Twilly already knows me and Cadance, but those who don't know," said a white stallion as he ruffled Twilight's mane. "I am the captain of the royal guard and Twilight's brother and Cadance is the princess of love".

"Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!" Cadance and Twilight chanted together as they did their regular greeting before finishing with a hug.

"Finally it's my turn," said a cyan pegasus with a rainbow mane. "Name's Rainbow Dash, fastest pegasus in all of Equestria and future Wonderbolt." She paused to point at a mare that was behind her. "And that is Fluttershy".

"Can somebody please explain what's going on," shouted someone. Turning to the back, the ponies were surprised to see seven non pony figures.

"what are you?" asked Twilight, curiosity in her voice. "I mean you look like monkey, but there are several differences".

"We're humans," said a young female with hair that remind some people of bacon. "Or rather they are".

"What do you mean, Sunset?" said a female that reminded the ponies of Rainbow. "And why are you acting so different?".

"I'll explain that when the introduction are over with, but you may figure it out before then," said a voice behind them causing the females to jump in surprise. Turning around, they saw that two figures were sitting on what looked like a stage. One was human and the other was a pony. Both of them had blonde hair with blue highlights. "So please ignore me and continue".

"Okay," said Sunset, unsure what was going on. "I was born in Equestria before going through a magical portal and ending up in the human world. Those ponies are your counterparts".

"Wait, if we have counterparts in their world," said the human version of Twilight. "Does that mean that you have a human counterpart?"

"Probably, but I never heard anything," admitted Sunset.

"Well, do we have to introduce ourselves?" asked human Rainbow Dash. "I mean you know our names".

"If you don't want to, you don't have to," said the pony on the stage. Rarity wanted to talk to her counterpart, but decided to wait. The faster the introduction, the quicker they learn about their situation.

"I am the Great and Powerful Trixie," bragged a light blue unicorn.

"Is it weird that I heard the capitalization?" asked the mysterious human.

"I'm Scootaloo," said a orange pegasus filly.

"My name is Starlight Glimmer," said the final unicorn. "I'll admit that it's strange to see you as an unicorn."

"What do you mean?" asked Twilight. "I've always been an unicorn".

"Well, for as long as I've known you, you've been an alicorn," said Starlight, already putting together what the two meant.

"A what?" said Twilight in surprise. The other ponies and human also was curious.

"Yeah, you were the princess of friendship," said Starlight, "or rather, you will be". Glancing at the stage to see the two male's response, she smiled as she got a nod. "Sunset and me are both from the future, though how far is unclear".

"Don't forget about yours truly," said the last figure. The figure was a mismatch of different animals and based on the royal sisters' reaction, he wasn't a good guy. "Oh calm down. I've turn over a new leaf. There were a couple of bumps, but thankfully there was someone that never gave up on me," said Discord as he sent a smile toward Fluttershy.

"Okay, that's it for the introduction," said the human. "I am Azrael and this is my counterpart, Aza". The pony nodded in greeting. "As to why I brought you here, there are two reasons. The first is to show you the future. Well, some of you will be seeing your past. This will be more about the ponies, but there will be part that focus on you seven".

"The other reason is get ideas for stories," said Aza. "We are what we call Editors. We take preexisting worlds and make our own versions"

"And to make it interesting, I've made it into a television show or a play or whatever," said Azrael

"You didn't make it," said a voice that the others couldn't find the source of.

"Shut up, Fred," muttered the human. "Fine, I am from an alternate reality where you girls are nothing than fictional characters that people watch for entertainment."

"Let's not waste anymore time," said Aza, not allowing any one to ask question. The screen behind them lit up as they left.

Friendship Is Magic - Part 1

Narrator: Once upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria, there were two regal sisters who ruled together and created harmony for all the land.

Celestia and Luna frowned as they could already tell what this story was about.

To do this, the eldest used her unicorn powers to raise the sun at dawn; the younger brought out the moon to begin the night. Thus, the two sisters maintained balance for their kingdom and their subjects, all the different types of ponies. But as time went on, the younger sister became resentful.

Luna bowed her head in regret as the show told the ponies the reason for her jealousy.

The ponies relished and played in the day her elder sister brought forth, but shunned and slept through her beautiful night.

"You know I've always wonder why you never created something like your Summer Sun Celebration," said Aza with a thoughtful tone.

"Maybe a Winter Moon Festival?" suggested Azrael. Celestia didn't say anything, but it was clear she was thinking about the idea.

One fateful day, the younger unicorn refused to lower the moon to make way for the dawn. The elder sister tried to reason with her, but the bitterness in the young one's heart had transformed her into a wicked mare of darkness: Nightmare Moon.

[lightning crack]

This caused both Fluttershy to jump and then blush as her friends lightly chuckled

Narrator: She vowed that she would shroud the land in eternal night. Reluctantly, the elder sister harnessed the most powerful magic known to ponydom: the Elements of Harmony. Using the magic of the Elements of Harmony, she defeated her younger sister, and banished her permanently in the moon. The elder sister took on responsibility for both...

Narrator and Twilight Sparkle: ...sun and moon...

"So this begins a couple minutes before I got teleported here," stated Twilight as she remember reading that book.

Twilight Sparkle: ...and harmony has been maintained in Equestria for generations since. Hmm... Elements of Harmony. I know I've heard of those before... but where?

"Fanfic idea?" asked Azrael, looking at his counterpart who was flipping through a book.

"No, we have another one planned that is too similar," answered the pony as he made the book disappear.

[theme song]

"We even have our own theme song?" said Rainbow in surprise before muttering. "Hopefully I at least get a cameo in this episode".

"At least you're a main character," complained Human!Dash. "We only appear when one of you crossover into our world".

'Should we tell them?' thought Aza, communicating with Azrael mentally. Azrael thought for a bit, but decided to decline the idea

Twinkleshine: There you are, Twilight! Moon Dancer is having a little get-together in the west castle courtyard. You wanna come?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, sorry, girls... I've got a lot of studying to catch up on.

Twinkleshine: [sigh] Does that pony do anything except study? I think she's more interested in books than friends.

This line caused Starlight and Sunset to laugh. "Sorry, but the fact that the future Princess of Friendship was so antisocial is hilarious," explained Starlight as she leaned on Sunset, who nodded in agreement. Twilight didn't verbally respond, but did blush in embarrassment

Twilight Sparkle: I know I've heard of the Elements of Harmony.

Spike: Ow!

"Sorry," said Twilight, but Spike wave off her apology.

"Don't worrry," said Spike. "I know how you get when you're determined"

Twilight Sparkle: Spike! Spi-ike! Spike?

Spike: [groan]

Twilight Sparkle: There you are. Quick, find me that old copy of Predictions and Prophecies. What's that for?

Spike: Well, it was a gift for Moon Dancer, but...

[squeak]

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Spike, you know we don't have time for that sort of thing.

Spike: But we're on a break!

"Working during a break definitely sounds like something Twilight would do," stated Starlight, earning her a joking glare from Twilight. Unfortunately for the young unicorn, Celestia and Spike agreed with Starlight.

Twilight Sparkle: No, no, no... no, no, no! [grunts] Spike!

Spike: It's over here!

[whack]

Twilight opened her mouth to apologize, but Spike stopped her with a shake of his head.

Twilight Sparkle: Ah! Elements, Elements, E, E, E... Aha! Elements of Harmony, see: Mare in the Moon?

Spike: Mare in the Moon? But that's just an old ponies' tale.

"Trust me, that's old ponies' tale is very true," said Celestia with regret in her voice. The princess was surprise when a box of tissue was offered to her. Looking up, she saw the tissues were being offered by Discord. Celestia politely decline the offered item. Discord shrugged before making the box disappear.

Twilight Sparkle: Mare, mare... aha! The Mare in the Moon, myth from olden pony times. A powerful pony who wanted to rule Equestria, defeated by the Elements of Harmony and imprisoned in the moon. Legend has it that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about nighttime eternal! [gasp] Spike! Do you know what this means?

Spike: No— whoa!

[smack]

Spike: Ow!

Twilight Sparkle: Take a note please, to the Princess.

Spike: Okie dokie.

Twilight Sparkle: My dearest teacher, my continuing studies of pony magic have led me to discover that we are on the precipice of disaster!

"You know, just because you can use big words, doesn't mean you have to," complained Spike. Both Twilight and Human!Twilight blushed as they have that complaint once or twice.

Spike: Hold on. Preci... preci...

Twilight Sparkle: Threshold.

Spike: Threh...

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, brink? Ugh, that something really bad is about to happen! For you see, the mythical Mare in the Moon is in fact Nightmare Moon, and she's about to return to Equestria, and bring with her eternal night! Something must be done to make sure this terrible prophecy does not come true. I await your quick response. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

"So is nobody going to mention the face that appeared in the Hourglass?" asked Applebloom.

"There's no need," said Human!Dash. "They probably just did that as a mean of foreshadowing". Human!Dash felt everyone staring at here. "What?"

"Nothing," said Sunset with a shrug. "I guess that those Daring Do binge session were good for something".

Spike: Twi... light Spar... kle. Got it!

Twilight Sparkle: Great! Send it.

Spike: Now?

Twilight Sparkle: Of course!

Spike: Uh, I dunno, Twilight, Princess Celestia's a little busy getting ready for the Summer Sun Celebration. And it's like, the day after tomorrow.

"Don't worry, Spike," said Celestia with a gentle smile. "I always make time for my little ponies"

"Roll credits," said Azrael, to the confusion of everyone. "Just a reference to something from my world".

Twilight Sparkle: That's just it, Spike. The day after tomorrow is the thousandth year of the Summer Sun Celebration! It's imperative that the Princess is told right away!

Spike: Impera... impera...

Twilight Sparkle: Important!

Spike: Whoa!

[crunch]

Spike: Okay, okay! [inhale] There, it's on its way. But I wouldn't hold your breath...

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I'm not worried, Spike. The Princess trusts me completely. In all the years she's been my mentor she's never once doubted me.

"I do trust you, but..." said Celestia before trailing off. Twilight wanted to question the princess, but hearing the onscreen!Spike blench distracted her.

Spike: [belch]

Twilight Sparkle: See? I knew she would want to take immediate action.

Spike: [clears throat] My dearest, most faithful student Twilight. You know that I value your diligence and that I trust you completely.

Twilight Sparkle: Mm-hm!

Spike: ...but you simply must stop reading those dusty old books!

"You just told us that the Mare in the Moon story was true," said Twilight in confusion.

"I know," said Celestia. "but please trust me when I say that I have my reasons".

Twilight Sparkle: [gasp]

Spike: My dear Twilight, there is more to a young pony's life than studying, so I'm sending you to supervise the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration in this year's location: Ponyville. And, I have an even more essential task for you to complete: make some friends!

"She definitely completed that task," said Starlight as she thought of all of her teacher's friends.

Twilight Sparkle: [sigh]

Spike: Look on the bright side, Twilight. The Princess arranged for you to stay in a library. Doesn't that make you happy?

"Of course, the egghead would feel at home in a dusty library," said Rainbow with an eyeroll.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, yes it does. You know why? Because I'm right! I'll check on the preparations as fast as I can, then get to the library to find some proof of Nightmare Moon's return.

Spike: Then... when will you make friends, like the Princess said?

Twilight Sparkle: She said to check on preparations. I am her student, and I'll do my royal duty, but the fate of Equestria does not rest on me making friends.

"I also told you to try to make friends," pointed out Celestia. Twilight's cheeks darken with a blush in response of the teasing.

Royal guards: [whinnying]

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, sirs.

Royal guards: [huffing]

Shining didn't say anything, but he did roll his eyes at the stallion's behavior.

Spike: Maybe the ponies in Ponyville have interesting things to talk about. Come on, Twilight, just try!

"Why does Trixie feel like something weird will happen?" asked the unicorn.

Twilight Sparkle: Um... hello?

Pinkie Pie: [prolonged gasp]

Twilight Sparkle: Well, that was interesting all right.

"No, that was Pinkie," said the ponies and humans that were used to Pinkie's antics.

Spike: [sigh]

Spike: Summer Sun Celebration official overseer's checklist. Number one, banquet preparations: Sweet Apple Acres

The three Apples in the audience all smiled at the mention of their home.

Applejack: Yeehaw!

[thump]

Twilight Sparkle: [sigh] Let's get this over with... Good afternoon. My name is Twilight Sparkle—

Applejack: Well, howdy-doo, Miss Twilight, a pleasure makin' your acquaintance. I'm Applejack. We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like makin' new friends!

Twilight Sparkle: Friends? Actually, I—

Applejack: So, what can I do you for?

Spike: [snickering]

Several members of the audience were copying the onscreen dragon, even the human Twilight. "Sorry, sugarcube. Sometimes I forget my own strength," apologize Applejack. Her apology was ruined by the chuckles that threaten to escape.

Twilight Sparkle: [clears throat] Well, I am in fact here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration. And you're in charge of the food?

Applejack: We sure as sugar are! Would you care to sample some?

Twilight Sparkle: As long as it doesn't take too long...

[triangle ringing]

Applejack: Soup's on, everypony!

[thump]

"Did you really have to call everyone?" asked Twilight, turning her head to look at Applejack.

"Sure did," answered Applejack with a serious look on her face.

Applejack: Now, why don't I introduce y'all to the Apple family?

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks, but I really need to hurry—

Applejack: This here's Apple Fritter. Apple Bumpkin. Red Gala. Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Caramel Apple, Apple Strudel, Apple Tart, Baked Apples, Apple Brioche, Apple Cinnamon Crisp... [deep breath] Big McIntosh, Apple Bloom and Granny Smith. Up'n'attem, Granny Smith, we got guests.

"Can't take no for an answer, can you?" jokingly asked Twilight. Applejack responded with an embarrassed chuckle.

"You know," said Human!Applejack as she got an idea. "When we get done here, I'm going to set up a family get-together".

Granny Smith: [snort] Wha..? Soup's on? I'm up, here I come, ahm comin'...

Applejack: Why, I'd say you're already part of the family!

Twilight Sparkle: [spit] [nervous laughter] Okay, well, I can see the food situation is handled, so we'll be on our way.

Apple Bloom: Aren't you gonna stay for brunch?

"Oh, that is evil," said Azrael, confusing Applebloom.

"What do ya mean?" she asked with a tilted head.

"You're basically guilt tripping her," explained Aza. "If she doesn't stay, then everyone will be sad".

"Sorry," she said to Twilight.

"It's okay, you didn't know," assured Twilight as she tried to cheer up the filly.

Twilight Sparkle: Sorry, but we have an awful lot to do...

Apple family: [disappointed sighs]

Twilight Sparkle: ...fine.

Apple family: [cheering]

Spike: Food's all taken care of, next is weather.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh... I ate too much pie...

"You know you didn't have to eat everything offered, right?" asked Applejack with a chuckle. Twilight responded with an annoyed glare.

Spike: Hmm, there's supposed to be a Pegasus pony named Rainbow Dash clearing the clouds.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, she's not doing a very good job, is she?

[whack]

[splat]

Twilight Sparkle: Nng.

"Rainbow, how many times must I tell you to watch where you're flying?" complained Rarity. Rainbow responded as she always does, with a shrug.

Rainbow Dash: [sheepish laughter] Uh, 'scuse me? [more sheepish laughter]

Twilight Sparkle: Nnnn.

Rainbow Dash: [laughter] Lemme help you.

[rushing water]

Rainbow Dash: [more sheepish laughter] Oops, I guess I overdid it. Um, uh, how about this? My very own patented Rain-Blow Dry! No no. Don't thank me. You're quite welcome. [bursts out laughing]

Spike: [bursts out laughing]

This reaction was shared by the two Rainbows and Spike. Twilight and the Raritys glared at the trio that was laughing.

Twilight Sparkle: Let me guess. You're Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: The one and only. Why, you heard of me?

Twilight Sparkle: I heard you were supposed to be keeping the sky clear. [sigh] I'm Twilight Sparkle, and the Princess sent me to check on the weather.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, yeah, that'll be a snap. I'll do it in a jiffy. Just as soon as I'm done practicing.

Twilight Sparkle: Practicing for what?

Rainbow Dash: The Wonderbolts! They're gonna perform at the Celebration tomorrow, and I'm gonna show 'em my stuff!

Twilight Sparkle: The Wonderbolts?

Rainbow Dash: Yep!

Twilight Sparkle: The most talented flyers in all of Equestria?

Rainbow Dash: That's them!

Twilight Sparkle: Pfft! Please. They'd never accept a Pegasus who can't even keep the sky clear for one measly day.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, I could clear this sky in ten seconds flat.

Twilight Sparkle: Prove it.

"You do realized that she just played you?" asked Aza, looking at Rainbow.

"Of course," said Rainbow, looking away.

'She didn't' thought everyone else in amusement.

[whooshing noises]

Rainbow Dash: [sounds of exertion] Loop-de-loop around, and wham! What'd I say? Ten. Seconds. Flat. I'd never leave Ponyville hanging. [sheep baaing] [chuckles] You should see the look on your face. Ha! You're a laugh, Twilight Sparkle. I can't wait to hang out some more.

Spike: Wow, she's amazing! [laughs]

"I always aim to please," said Rainbow as she stuck a pose.

"That's fine," said Starlight, "but can you please sit down?"

Twilight Sparkle: Rrgh.

Spike: Wait! It's kinda pretty once you get used to it!

"You shouldn't lie, dear," chided Rarity. "Look like I'm up next".

"How do you know?" asked Pinkie.

"Maybe she's psychic," suggested Human!Pinkie. "Quick, what am I thinking?"

"No," Rarity as she pushed Pinkie away. "They were going toward the City hall and I'm in charge of decorating".

Spike: Decorations. Beautiful...

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, the décor is coming along nicely. This ought'a be quick. I'll be at the library in no time. Beautiful indeed.

Spike: Not the décor, her!

"Why thank you, Spike," said Rarity, smiling at the blushing dragon. "I always make sure to look my best each and every day".

Rarity: No, no, no, oh! Goodness no.

Spike: How are my spines? Are they straight?

"ah, childhood crushes," said Cadance fondly. "So innocent."

Twilight Sparkle: Good afternoon—

Rarity: Just a moment, please! I'm 'in the zone', as it were. Oh, yes! Sparkle always does the trick, does it not? Why, Rarity, you are a talent. Now, um, how can I help yo— [yelp] Oh my stars, darling! Whatever happened to your coiffure?!

"Oh, yes, Sparkle definitely always does the trick," said Trixie, thinking about the times Twilight and her friends stopped threats like Tirek

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, you mean my mane? Well, it's a long story. I'm just here to check on the decorations, and then I'll be out of your hair!

Rarity: Out of my hair? What about your hair?!

Twilight Sparkle: Wait! Where are we going?! Help!

"Rarity, you can't just ponynapped someone if you don't like their fashion choice," joked Aza, getting a light blush from the white unicorn.

Rarity: No, no, uh-uh. Too green. Too yellow. Too poofy. Not poofy enough. Too frilly. Too... shiny. Now go on, my dear. You were telling me where you're from.

Several ponies winced as they saw the onscreen Rarity tightening a corset onto the onscreen Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: [wincing] I've... been sent... from Canterlot... to—

Rarity: Huh?

[crash]

Rarity: Canterlot?! Oh, I am so envious! The glamour, the sophistication! I have always dreamed of living there! I can't wait to hear all about it! We are gonna be the best of friends, you and I... Emeralds?! What was I thinking? Let me get you some rubies!

"Canterlot isn't that impressive," said Twilight with a shrug.

"Oh, you're just saying that because you live there," countered Rarity. "For someone like me, it's a magical place for all high class ponies".

Twilight Sparkle: Quick! Before she decides to dye my coat a new color!

"I would never!" said Rarity offended. Human!Rarity was nodding in agreement with her pony counterpart.

Spike: [sigh]

Spike: Wasn't she wonderful?

Twilight Sparkle: Focus, Casanova. What's next on the list?

"Well, it looks like there are more similarities between our worlds than just names," said Human!Twilight

"What do you mean?" asked Twilight in confusion.

"Well, egghead, we use Casanova in a similar way to how you just used it," said Human!Rainbow as she leaned back in her chair.

"Which could mean that our two worlds have a similar dialect," said Starlight.

"Of course, we have the same diatech," said Pinkie. "We wouldn't be able to talk to each other if we didn't".

"Dialect, Pinkie," corrected Sunset. "Dialect is more than just language, although that is a part of it."

"Whatever, we can talk about this later," said Rainbow, whose head was starting to hurt from all of the egghead speech.

Spike: [clears throat] Oh, uh, music! It's the last one!

[distant birdsong fanfare]

Fluttershy: Oh my. Um, stop please, everyone, umm. Excuse me, sir? I mean no offense, but your rhythm is just a teeny-tiny bit off. Now, follow me, please. A-one, a-two, a-one two three-

Discord smiled at the introduction of the shy pony, remembering how she gave him a second chance after the Tirek fiasco.

Twilight Sparkle: Hello!

Fluttershy: [yelp]

Twilight Sparkle: Oh my, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to frighten your birds. I'm just here to check up on the music and it's sounding beautiful. [pause] I'm Twilight Sparkle. [pause] What's your name?

Fluttershy: [very quietly] Um... I'm Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm sorry, what was that?

Fluttershy: [even quieter] Um... My name is Fluttershy.

Twilight Sparkle: Didn't quite catch that.

Fluttershy: [squeaking]

Everyone was quietly laughing at the interaction between the two ponies while Fluttershy was lightly blushing.

Twilight Sparkle: [pause] Well, um, it looks like your birds are back, so I guess everything's in order. Keep up the good work!

Fluttershy: [squeaking]

Twilight Sparkle: Oookay. [to Spike] Well, that was easy.

Fluttershy: [gasp] A baby dragon!

"If one thing can make Fluttershy forget her shyness, it's animals," said Sunset with a chuckle.

"I'm not an animal," muttered Spike, crossing his arms.

[thump]

Fluttershy: Oh, I've never seen a baby dragon before. He's sooo cute!

Spike: Well, well, well...!

Fluttershy: Oh my, he talks. I didn't know dragons could talk. That's just so incredibly wonderful I, I just don't even know what to say!

Twilight Sparkle: Well, in that case we'd better be going.

Fluttershy: Wait, wait! What's his name?

Spike: I'm Spike.

Fluttershy: Hi Spike, I'm Fluttershy. Wow, a talking dragon! And what do dragons talk about?

Spike: Well, what do you wanna know?

Fluttershy: Absolutely everything.

Twilight Sparkle: [groan]

This reaction was shared by Twilight.

Spike: Well... I started out as a cute little purple and green egg...

Spike: ...and that's the story of my whole entire life! Well, up until today. Do you wanna hear about today?

Fluttershy: Oh, yes, please!

Spike: Gyah!

Twilight Sparkle: I am so sorry, how did we get here so fast? This is where I'm staying while in Ponyville and my poor baby dragon needs his sleep.

Spike: No I don't— whoa!

Twilight Sparkle: Aww, wook at dat, he's so sweepy he can't even keep his widdle bawance!

Fluttershy: Poor thing, you simply must get into bed...

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, yes, we'll get right on that. Well, g'night!

[door slamming]

"Wow, rude much?" rhetorically asked Spike.

Spike: Huh. Rude much?

Everyone laugh at Spike unintentionally repeating himself.

Twilight Sparkle: Sorry, Spike, but I have to convince the Princess that Nightmare Moon is coming, and we're running out of time! I just need to be alone so I can study without a bunch of crazy ponies trying to make friends all the time. Now, where's the light?

[light flicks on]

Twilight Sparkle and Spike: [honk]

Ponies: Surprise!

"Only Pinkie would break into some pony home just to throw them a party," said Applejack remembering multiple times that exact scenario happened.

[kazoo blows]

Twilight Sparkle: [groan]

[music warps down]

Pinkie Pie: Surprise!

[party whistle blows]

Pinkie Pie: Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie, and I threw this party just for you! Were you surprised? Were ya? Were ya? Huh huh huh?

Twilight Sparkle: Very surprised. Libraries are supposed to be quiet.

Pinkie Pie: Well, that's silly! What kind of welcome party would this be if it were quiet? I mean, duh, bo-ring! Y'see, I saw you when you first got here, remember? You were all "hello" and I was all [deep gasp], remember? Y'see I've never saw you before and if I've never saw you before that means you're new, 'cause I know everypony, and I mean everypony in Ponyville!

"Yeah, who would like a quiet party?" chimed both Pinkie, making everyone jump.

"Uh, Pinkie, any reason you were so quiet?" asked Starlight.

"Well, for me, I was trying to decide what kind of cake to make when I visit you guys," said Human!Pinkie.

"And I was trying to figure out why Nightmare Moon looks like Princess Luna," said Pinkie, getting people to stare at her. "What?"

"Pinkie, Luna and Nightmare Moon is the same pony," explained Aza. "I'm surprised you noticed something like that".

"Well, yeah, I remember everything about my friends," said PInkie, "like their name, appearance, birthday, favorite kinds of food, mmph" Pinkie was cut off by Discord zipping her mouth shut.

Twilight Sparkle: [groan]

Pinkie Pie: And if you're new, that meant you haven't met anyone yet, and if you haven't met anyone yet, you must not have any friends, and if you don't have any friends then you must be lonely, and that made me so sad, then I had an idea, and that's why I went [deep gasp]! I must throw a great big ginormous super-duper spectacular welcome party and invite everyone in Ponyville! See? And now you have lots and lots of friends!

[kettle whistling]

Applejack: Are you all right, sugarcube?

[train whistle blowing]

Pinkie Pie: Aww, she's so happy she's crying!

Spike: "Hot sauce".

Pinkie Pie: Ooh... [with mouth full] What? It's good!

Everyone, except the Pinkies, was green at the thought of that combination.

[muffled disco music]

[clock ticking]

Twilight Sparkle: [groan]

[door opens, music gets louder]

Spike: Hey Twilight! Pinkie Pie's starting "pin the tail on the pony"! Wanna play?

Twilight Sparkle: No! All the ponies in this town are crazy! Do you know what time it is?!

Spike: It's the eve of the Summer Sun Celebration. Everypony has to stay up, or they'll miss the Princess raise the sun! You really should lighten up, Twilight. It's a party!

Twilight Sparkle: [mockingly imitates Spike]

[door closes, music stops]

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, here I thought I'd have time to learn about the Elements of Harmony but, silly me, all this ridiculous friend-making has kept me from it! "Legend has it that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about everlasting night." I hope the Princess was right... I hope it really is just an old pony tale...

Spike: C'mon, Twilight, it's time to watch the sunrise!

Pinkie Pie: Isn't this exciting? Are you excited, 'cause I'm excited, I've never been so excited— well, except for the time that I saw you walking into town and I went [deep gasp] but I mean really, who can top that?

[fanfare]

Mayor Mare: Fillies and gentlecolts, as mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration!

[ponies cheering]

Mayor Mare: In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sunrise, and celebrate this, the longest day of the year! And now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony who gives us the sun and the moon each and every day, the good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria...

"I really wish they wouldn't exaggerate so much," said Celestia, shaking her head.

Fluttershy: Ready?

Mayor Mare: ...Princess Celestia!

Rarity: Huh?

[ponies chattering quietly and nervously in the background]

Twilight Sparkle: This can't be good.

"What in the world gave you that idea?" said Rainbow with a roll of her eyes.

Mayor Mare: Remain calm, everypony, there must be a reasonable explanation!

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh, I love guessing games! Is she hiding?

Rarity: She's gone!

[ponies gasping]

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, she's good. [yelp]

"actually, sister is really bad at hiding," said Luna, smiling as she thought about her and Celestia's fillyhood.

[ponies gasping]

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no... Nightmare Moon!

Spike: [sigh]

Nightmare Moon: Oh, my beloved subjects. It's been so long since I've seen your precious little sun-loving faces.

Luna winced at her dark side's voice. Celestia saw this and comforted her sister by wrapping her wing around Luna.

Rainbow Dash: What did you do with our Princess?!

Applejack: [muffled] Whoa there, Nelly...

"why do I feel like I'll have to do that a lot throughout this show," muttered Applejack as she facedhoofed.

Nightmare Moon: [chuckle] Why, am I not royal enough for you? Don't you know who I am?

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh, more guessing games! Um, Hokey Smokes! How about... Queen Meanie! No! Black Snooty, Black Snooty—[muffled noises]

Luna quietly laughed at the nicknames Pinkie came up with for her dark side.

Nightmare Moon: Does my crown no longer count now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years? Did you not recall the legend? Did you not see the signs?

Twilight Sparkle: I did. And I know who you are. You're the Mare in the Moon – Nightmare Moon!

[ponies gasping]

Nightmare Moon: Well well well, somepony who remembers me. Then you also know why I'm here.

Twilight Sparkle: You're here to... to... [gulp]

Nightmare Moon: [chuckle] Remember this day, little ponies, for it was your last. From this moment forth, the night will last forever! [laughter, thunder]

[To be continued...]

"Oh, come on, " complained both Rainbow Dash, "I hate it when shows leave you on a cliffhanger".

[music]

[credits]

"Okay, so that's the end of episode one," said Aza as he got episode two ready.

"Wonder when we'll going to appear," said Human!Rarity.

"Season three," responded Azrael as he pulled out a clipboard. "and Sci-Twi don't show up until season four".

"Sci-Twi?" asked Spike as he tilted his head in confusion. Azrael said nothing, but just pointed at Human!Twilight.

"Knew it," Azrael grumbled as he put away his clipboard. "Forgot to grab some people".

Author's Note

sorry for going dark on you guys. I've been busy with work, holidays, and just other general life stuff. Also, this isn't exactly an easy story to update. Finally, I only did the dialogue for this chapter. let me know if you want more details. I was going to do that, but figure that you didn't want to wait.