Vintavia Scralody Season 1

by Vintavia Scralody

Rating: everyone
Tags: Octavia, Comedy, Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, DJ P0N-3, Romance
Length: 20777

Just a daily life of Vinyl and Octavia and their adventures they go.

Two Mares: Vinyl Scratch (A DJ) and Octavia Melody (A Cellist) go on adventures in Equestria as they discover new ways to spend each day together.

Published 2019-12-22 19:30:01 UTC
Last updated 2020-02-06 05:57:02 UTC

Episode 1: MeTube

ACT 1

Vinyl and Octavia are at their house listening to music on their headphones.

“Hey, This is the part I was talking about.” Said Vinyl as She takes off Octavia’s Headphones and put hers on her head. “Well? How do you like it?”

“Wow, that is some salty language.” Said Octavia as she listened to Vinyl’s headphones.

Vinyl Takes her headphones off of Octavia’s head. “Meh, you’ll get used to it.” She said not worrying.

“How can i?” Said Octavia.

“Well...Remember the time we saw bo burnham singing while playing his piano?” Said Vinyl.

Flashback to sugarcube corners where bo burnham is playing the piano while cursing. But a bleep covers all the swears. The ponies have surprised expressions on their faces except Vinyl who was laughing. Flashback ends.

“I had to remember it in my head because it was funny to me, not trying to sound immature here.” Said Vinyl

“Don’t worry about it Vinyl.” Said Octavia.

A knock is heard on the door as Vinyl makes a run towards the door and opens it.

“Can I help you?” Asked Vinyl to the pony in front of the door.

“Are you Vinyl Scratch?” Asked a stallion with a white coat and a pale mane.

“Who’s asking?” Asked Vinyl with a suspicious look.

“The name’s Svengallop, I am Coloratura’s boss and flamboyant former manager. I just saw your latest Music video and...well...I strongly suggest that you check your phone.” Said the stallion.

Vinyl pulls up her phone and checks the video. She looks at the comments and likes. “How could this be?” She gasped.

“Well, you do realize that we have younger audiences to your MeTube channel.” Said Svengallop.

“Well then kids shouldn’t even watch these kinds of Videos.” Said Vinyl.

“MeTube wasn’t made for just adults like you, ma’am.“ Said Svengallop as he pulls up his phone and shows Vinyl the screen. “The video’s dislikes are counting, and if you won’t delete the video by tomorrow, then we will have no choice but to terminate your channel.”

“T-t-terminate our channel?” Said Vinyl looking stunned. “Can’t we just censor the words? The younger ponies wouldn’t know which cuss word we are using.”

“But they are all cuss words, you and I both know that they are bad influences.” Said Svengallop.

Vinyl sighs. “I guess I’ll do something.”

“So we understand each other then?” Asked Svengallop.

Vinyl suddenly gets an idea. “How about I just replace those cuss words instead of deleting the entire video? After all, it is the most popular video of our channel.”

Svengallop thinks for a second. “That could work, But you need to make sure that you don’t use sudo swears, they already hint the actual swears.”

“Come on! They’re just little kids, they don’t need to know this stuff by now.” Exclaimed Vinyl.

“I’m sorry ma’am, but If there is anyone you want to blame, it’s Coppa-act 2019.” Said Svengallop.

“Huh?” Said Vinyl looking dumbfounded.

“Yeah, I didn’t know about that either.” Said Svengallop.

There was a brief silence.

“I guess I’ll see you around.” Said Svengallop as he turns around and walks away.

Vinyl sighs. She goes closes the door and walks to the couch where Octavia is sitting. She hangs her head low in sadness. Octavia looks at Vinyl looking concerned.

“Vinyl, what’s wrong?” Asked Octavia.

Vinyl puts her head on the couch. “This one stallion is disappointed at our newest music video. He said if we don’t delete the video by tomorrow then it’s bye bye to our channel.”

“Was he a stranger of some sort?” Asked Octavia.

Vinyl takes her head off of the couch. “Well, he did look a little familiar, he said that his name was Svengallop and he was in his own words: Coloratura’s boss and flamboyant former manager.”

Octavia looks up. “I do remember attending her concert.” She looks back at Vinyl. “You weren’t there.”

Flashback to Coloratura singing the magic inside while the shadows of violinists are behind her. Octavia is one of the violinists. Flashback ends.

“Well we got a bigger problem. We have to remake that song and replace all of the cuss words, and we can’t replace them with sudo swears. We all know they hint the bad ones.” Said Vinyl

“That is true.” Agreed Octavia. “So should we get started.”

“I mean, what choice do we have?” Said Vinyl.

“Fair enough.” Octavia admitted.

The girls take off.

********

Recording studio, Day. Vinyl and Octavia are now sitting down on chairs at a booth with microphones in front of them. Svengallop is sitting outside of the booth looking at the two mares through the window.

“Take one.” Said Svengallop as he spoke through the mic. He presses the recording button right next to him.” Action!

Vinyl and Octavia start singing.

🎵 Winter’s F’ed up, Winter’s F’ed up. Outside keep your mouth closed Cause winter effing blows.🎵

Svengallop interrupts them over his mic. “Girls, stop, please.”

The girls pause and listen to the manager.

“I don’t think we can use the term “eff” to replace the f word?” The Manager said.

“But it’s more appropriate.” Said Vinyl speaking over the mic.

I’m telling you, it’s kinda cheesy. “Said Svengallop speaking over the mic.

Vinyl and Octavia look at each other before looking back at the Svengallop.

“So what should we do then?” Asked Octavia speaking over the mic.

“Keep it at the very least PG. Do you girls think you can do that for me?” Requested Svengallop.

Vinyl and Octavia glanced at each other before making a decision.

“Fine by me.” Said Vinyl.

“Me too.” Said Octavia.

“Great. Take two.” Said Svengallop as he presses the recording button right next to him again. “Action!”

Vinyl and Octavia start singing again.

🎵 Winter’s fricked up, Winter’s fricked up. Outside keep your mouth closed Cause winter fricking blows.🎵

Svengallop interrupts them over his mic again. “Stop. Stop, stop, stop, stop.”

The girls once again froze and looked at him.

“Really, girls? Frick?” Said Svengallop looking confused.

“What’s wrong now?” Asked Vinyl looking a bit annoyed.

“I already told you earlier, you can’t use sudo swears.” Repeated the stallion.

Vinyl sighs. “Dang it.”

“Let’s try this again, third times a charm.” Said Svengallop as he presses the recording button right next to him again. “Action!”

Vinyl and Octavia start singing again.

🎵 Winter’s messed up, winter’s messed up. Outside keep your mouth closed Cause winter really blows.🎵

Svengallop interrupts them over his mic again. But he is smiling. “That’s perfect, ladies. That is just what we need.”

Vinyl and Octavia glanced at each other smiling.

“Now we shall continue with the other lines. Take one. “Said Svengallop as he presses the recording button right next to him again. “Action!”

Time passes as the girls are still singing their lines in the booth.

🎵 We hate winter so muuuuuch.🎵

“That was amazing, ladies. We’re gonna have this album uploaded By dawn. Thanks for your help. Now run along.” Said Svengallop enthusiastically.

Octavia and Vinyl exit the booth happily.

********

Vinyl and Octavia’s House, Night. The girls are inside the kitchen eating dinner.

“I can’t believe that it's its actually doing this. I’m sure we’re gonna get all the fame once this is uploaded to our channel.” Said Vinyl as she is eating her food.

“Tell me about it. I bet this is gonna double our view count from the first draft of our album. It’s probably going to be more popular.” Said Octavia as she is also eating her food.

A noise comes from the window. Vinyl and Octavia open the window to witness it. It’s been revealed to be the Bully ponies: Hoops, Dumb-bell, and Score. However one of them decided to be kind.

“You know ever since I started watching the video, I became more light hearted. And you guys are more…hard hearted.” Said Score.

Hoops and Dumb-bell look at each other in confusion. They look back at Score.

“What are you trying to say?” Said Hoops.

“I can’t hang out with you guys anymore. We’ve had some good times, but I just can’t do it anymore. Besides, three is an odd number, and I don’t want to be a third wheel.” Said Score.

“What about the times we made fun of Rainbow Crash and Klutzershy?” Said Dumb-bell as he and Hoops chuckled.

“That joke is getting kinda old, guys. We gotta move on somehow. Later dudes.” Said Score as he flies off.

Hoops and Dumb-bell stare at Vinyl and Octavia who gulp in response while scared. The girls hide from the bullies sight.

“Do you think they were talking about our video?” Asked Octavia looking worried.

“Probably not. There are tons of Videos that change people.” Said Vinyl looking calm.

“But we were the last ponies who made a video like this.” Said Octavia.

“Relax, buddy. They probably don’t know who we are.” Said Vinyl as she puts her hoof on Octavia’s shoulder. “They spend most of their time on cloudsdale being bullies to other Pegasus ponies, and we clearly do our performances on the ground.”

“Fair point. But still, we gotta make sure nobody sees us if the video changes them. For all we know, we could get banished out of ponyville forever!” Exclaimed Octavia.

“That isn’t gonna happen, because we can convince Svengallop to take down the video before anyone hates us.” Said Vinyl confidently.

Octavia thinks for a second. “I mean...What choice do we have?”

They rush off. But they stop at the door and walk back realizing that it’s late at night.

“Maybe we should get some sleep before we get started.” Said Vinyl as she laughed awkwardly.

“Good call, Vinyl.” Said Octavia.

The two mares went to their room and on to their bed. They began to Tuck themselves with their blanket. They scooted closer to each other to snuggle.

“Goodnight, babe.” Whispered Vinyl as she kisses Octavia softly on the lips.

Octavia chuckles softly. “Goodnight, honey.” Whispered the grey mare as she kissed her bestie on the lips softly as well.

The girls cuddled through the entire night while the clock shows: 12:15 a.m. The shot changes to Vinyl’s phone filled with MeTube notifications of comments hating on the video while buzzing noises are being made.

********

Next morning, Vinyl and Octavia are still cuddling each other in bed. Their phones make a loud alarm sound. The duo screamed and propelled off of their bed and fell down on each side.

“Octavia! Are you alright?” Exclaimed Vinyl with a worried look.

“I’m ok, Sweetie.” Replied Octavia as she gets up from the floor.

The two girls get back up on their bed.

“We really need to change our alarms.” Said Vinyl as Octavia nods in agreement. “I’ll make breakfast.”

Octavia goes to the bathroom and goes to the mirror and checks her tongue and eyes. “Get a grip, Melody. You have nothing to worry about.” The grey mare said to herself. She heads out of the bathroom and goes to the kitchen where Vinyl is cooking their breakfast.

“You ok pal?” Said Vinyl looking at Octavia.

“To be honest, I’m scared out of my mind, I can’t get the image of the Pegasi looking at us out of our heads. they probably wanna kill us or something.” Said Octavia looking nervous.

“Octavia, you're being ridiculous. We’re tough mares. I’m sure we can take them if we run into them again.” Said Vinyl looking back at the food she’s cooking.

“Well, I hope for their sake, you’re right.” Said Octavia as she sits down on a chair at a table.

Vinyl stops cooking gives Octavia an un-amused face. “Let’s not forget that we fought 10,000 ninjas.”

There was a brief silence.

“Yeah, fair point.” Octavia admitted.

Vinyl was finished making their breakfast. She grabbed plates from the upper cubborts and set them on the table. She put their omelettes on their plates. She grabbed butter knives and forks and put them on their plates. She then grabbed cups from the dishwasher and put them on the table before pouring orange juice on them. She sat down in front of Octavia. The girls started eating their food.

“How do you like it, Babe?” Asked Vinyl as she started eating.

“I’ll say, there is no cheese. But what the heck, it’s doesn’t have to always be that way.” Octavia said as she was also eating.

“In that case, I apologize.” Said Vinyl looking guilty.

“No, no, Vinyl. Not a problem.” Said Octavia as she swallows her food.

The pair smiled at each other during a moment of silence. After it ended, Vinyl was the first to speak.

“Soooo...you gonna finish that food?” Asked Vinyl.

“No thanks...you want it?” Asked Octavia.

“Nah.” Replied Vinyl. “Do you wanna like...head outside or something?” The unicorn offered.

“But Vinyl we still need to talk to Svengallop about the music video.” Octavia said and realized who she mentioned. She gasps. “Oh no, Svengallop! How could we forget about him?” Exclaimed the earth pony. “He’s probably advertising the video to everyone!”

“It’s not too late! We can still stop him from sending it to everyone, let’s get to the studio!” Said Vinyl confidently as Octavia nods in agreement.

The girls drink their orange juice from their cups before setting them back on the table. They fall out from the kitchen and out of their house.

********

ACT 2

Recording studio, day. Svengallop is at his office looking at his laptop. The shot changes to the laptop screen of Vinyl and Octavia’s newest music video. He clashes his hooves together evilly. Vinyl and Octavia suddenly burst open the door on their way in anger.

“What’s your problem, man? You made our song change ponies lives?” Exclaimed Vinyl.

“Ah, Scratch and Melody. How is my favorite duo?” Said Svengallop happily.

“Enough with the pleasantries, alright!” Exclaimed Octavia as she pulls up her phone and shows Svengallop the video. “Vinyl and I would want to know why our Videos dislikes are bombing.”

“Yeah! And so are the comments!” Vinyl added.

Svengallop gives them an unamused look. “Haven’t either of you heard of criticism?”

“We have! But that’s not the point, buddy!” Said Vinyl.

“Last night, we saw one of the Pegasus ponies left his friends and the other two assumed it was us!” Said Octavia.

“Look girls.” Said the stallion as he stands up from his desk. “I know your video is becoming infamous. But who cares? Infamous is very close to famous.”

Vinyl and Octavia look at each other annoyed at his Svengallop’s idiocy, then back at the stallion.

“You’ve lost it, didn’t you? I suppose an angry mob on the Internet is gonna kill us and that’s fine by you?” Exclaimed Vinyl.

Svengallop sits back on his desk and takes a deep breath. “Ladies. Let me explain how popularity really works.” He says as he turns off the lights. He opens the smart board behind him and turns it on. The board represents what the stallion is talking about. “The fame is all about attracting people, no matter the feeling they possess.”

Vinyl and Octavia glance at each other as Svengallop continued

“You make a video that’s based off of a new trend, it will get you somewhere. The amount of likes or dislikes don’t matter as long as it’s declared popular. You make a lot of money doing so.” Said the white mare.

“...But we also want ponies to like us. I mean, you should have seen us nail that wedding song we did for Cranky and Matilda’s wedding.” Said Vinyl as she and Octavia hoof bumped each other confidently.

“I don’t remember attending that.” Svengallop says before going back to what he was talking about earlier. “Look! I can’t to much about it. MeTube is just like disney nowadays. Videos with swearing get taken down time after time.”

“Can’t we just go over to MeTube and talk to them about it?” Vinyl suggested.

“You mean like online?” Said Svengallop looking confused.

“I mean in person.” Corrected the unicorn.

Svengallop stares at them for a couple of seconds then bursts into laughter. He looks at them again and Vinyl and Octavia have unamused looks on their faces. “Oh. You're serious. I mean, it’s a long way. But I'd like to see you two try.” He said smugly.

“Maybe we will!” Exclaimed Vinyl.

“'Kay, go ahead.” Said the stallion.

“Maybe we can get the video removed! This is our world! It’s pretty much a free land! And we’re gonna fight the power! C’mon Octavia!” Exclaimed Vinyl.

Vinyl and Octavia storm out of Svengallops office. Svengallops goes back on his laptop.

********

Vinyl and Octavia’s house, day. The shot changes to the inside of the building where the two mares were already packing their bags.

“Vinyl, I know this probably sounds a lame to a brave mare like you. But I’m not so sure about this. I mean, even with transportation, it’s gonna take us hours.” Octavia said looking worried.

Vinyl pauses packing. “Look! I get that it is very risky for our health considering the fact that we need sleep. But this isn’t even the first time we pulled an all nighter.” She said as she puts her hoof on Octavia’s shoulder. “We’re not giving up, Octavia.”

“Meh.” Declined Octavia.

“Aw, C’mon!” Begged Vinyl.

“Meh.” Declined Octavia again.

“Well...do it for me, then?” Begged Vinyl again.

“Hmm...i guess.” Said Octavia as she gives Vinyl a quick kiss on the cheek.

The two mares already finished packing up as they zipped their bags. They head out the front door and head onto a carriage that takes off after they got in.

“Next stop, Fillydelphia.” Vinyl confidently said as Octavia let out a groan.

********

Montage time. The carriage driver is galloping on the road through Manehattan, afternoon. He stops due to a traffic light showing the red light. There is traffic while he was waiting. The Scene dissolves to the Driver as he is galloping through Western Equestria, evening. The shot changes to Vinyl and Octavia sitting on the carriage. They appear to look exhausted. They open their bags and find water bottles. They pour it on to themselves to stay away. The Scene dissolves to the Driver as he is now galloping through Ghastly Gorge, night. The shot changes to Vinyl and Octavia. They are listening to music on their headphones. The Scene dissolves to the Driver as he is galloping through Frozen North, morning. Though he, Vinyl, and Octavia were shivering at how cold it was around here. The shot changes to Vinyl and Octavia who hug each other for warmth. The Scene dissolves to the Driver as he is galloping through Winsome Falls, afternoon. The shot changes to Vinyl and Octavia who lie down on each other, looking tired as they snore. The Scene dissolves to the Driver as he finally made it to Fillydelphia, still afternoon. He approached the sidewalk and parked there. Vinyl and Octavia got out of the carriage.

“Not so fast, girls.” Said the carriage driver as he stops them from heading off. “That’ll be 10,000 bits.”

Vinyl and Octavia glanced at each other and groaned. Vinyl pulls up her wallet and pays the driver. The girls take off. They eventually arrived at MeTube Headquarters, it is a very tall building.

“Huh. who knew buildings that would be the same height as the CN tower.” Vinyl observed.

“Seriously?” Said Octavia looking at Vinyl with an eyebrow raised.

Vinyl nudges Octavia. “I’m just messing with you.” She said as she chuckles.

The two mares head inside the revolving doors and into the lobby. They were walking until they stop soon to forget where the CEO is right now.

Vinyl pulls up her phone and looks at it. “It says that she in the first room on the right.” She said.

“Are you sure?” Questioned Octavia.

“The info does not lie, my friend.” She said while grinning.

The girls go through a hallway on their right. After a while of walking, they finally found the CEO’s office. They open the door and pop their heads. They soon notice a female pegasus with a peach coat and a violet mane. Her cutie mark is the MeTube logo. Her name is Sacraria Webworks. The mares poke their heads through the door.

“Um, excuse us. Are you Sacraria Webworks?” Asked Octavia.

“Yes, yes I am.” Replied Sacraria as she was looking at her computer until she looks back at Vinyl and Octavia. She had a shocked expression on her face. “Who the heck are you?! How did you pass my security?!”

“You didn’t have any.” Pointed out Vinyl.

“Right. Now back to my question…” Said Sacraria waiting for an answer from Vinyl and Octavia.

The girls take a seat in front of Sacraria’s desk. As Vinyl started talking.

“uh, My name is Vinyl and this is my best friend, Octavia. We are two musicians of Ponyville and-“

“Cut to the chase.” Interrupted the Pegasus.

“We were the ones who sang in our newest Video.” Said Vinyl

“And?” Said Sacraria wondering if the unicorn had anything else to say.

“Our dislikes are bombing and we don’t have any likes whatsoever.” Finished Octavia.

“And how does that make you girls feel?” Asked Sacraria.

“What do you mean?! It’s affecting everyone! One of them lost a friend a knew we were the ones to blame!” Exclaimed the earth pony.

“Ladies please, it’s only 2 of them that notices that you caused it.” Said Sacraria in a calm tone.

“What about those dislikes, huh? I guess that we have to relax about that as well.” Exclaimed Vinyl.

“How many dislikes are we talking here?” The CEO asked.

Vinyl pulls up her phone and looks at the screen “About 103 and counting.”

“So then what brings you two here then?” Asked Sacraria in curiosity.

“Vinyl and I were wondering if you could take the video down.” Octavia offered.

Sacraria looked stunning. “You’re kidding right?”

“Quite the opposite.” Said Vinyl and Octavia together.

There was a brief silence.

“I can’t take down the video! It’s making us a lot of money! Go home.” Demanded Sacraria.

“Look, miss. we came a very long way. We're not leaving until you delete the video.” Demanded Vinyl.

Sacraria scoffed. “Pfft. as if. Do you know how fame works?”

“Yeah. The last guy we convinced already told us.” Said Vinyl as Octavia nods in agreement.

“I’m not deleting the video.” Declined Sacraria

“Then you leave us no Choice ma’am. Octavia?” Vinyl said looking at her marefriend.

Octavia snatches Sacraria’s credit card from her hoof. “Hey! What do you think you’re doing?!” Exclaimed the Pegasus.

“Delete the video, or we take all the money from your card.” Octavia said threateningly.

“No! I’ve worked so hard for all of it!” Startled Sacraria.

“Then give up, Webworks!” Exclaimed Vinyl.

“Never!” Exclaimed Sacraria.

“Then what if we were to…Cut it up?” Octavia said sinisterly as she gets scissor from Sacraria’s drawer and snips the scissors.

“Oh! Two can play it that game!” Mumbled Sacraria to herself. “Or was it three?” She goes to a wall that has an alarm trigger on it “You cut it up, I call in the guards.”

“Pfft.” Said Vinyl and Octavia doubting her.

“You girls think I’m bluffing?!” The Pegasus exclaimed.

“Please, sweetie. We’ve fallen for that more than once. This could all be done if you do us that one favour.” Vinyl said with a smirk.

Sacraria struggles to think of an argument. “Then I’ll get more than one job!” She said as she spits raspberries as Vinyl and Octavia.

The two mares glanced at each other while smiling contently.

“Then how would you like it if we...FIRED IT UP?!” Yelled Vinyl as she pulls up a zippo lighter from her bag.

Sacraria picks up her crossbow from underneath her desk and takes aim at them. She fires an arrow at them, but the arrow hits a marble vase on a table behind the girls. The arrow bounces off the vase and hits the fire alarm, which sets off the sprinkler system.

“Dang it! I always miss!” Exclaimed Sacraria looking frustrated

“Octavia! Run!” Cried Vinyl as the Girls take off with the credit card still with them.

“THIS ISN'T OVER, GIRLS!” Shouted Sacraria.

********

Vinyl and Octavia head out the revolving doors and run towards a bus stop as the bus is already there. They head inside but the bus driver stops them.

“You got any tickets?” Asked the Bus Driver

Vinyl and Octavia glanced at each other and groaned again. Vinyl pulls up her wallet and gives the driver two bus tickets. They walk towards the back seat and sit next to each other.

“Man, that was close.” Said Vinyl looking relieved.

“Except for one problem, we can’t delete the video now that the CEO of MeTube is on our backs.” Said Octavia.

“Yeah.” Agreed Vinyl.

There was a brief silence.

“Well it looks like with these bus tickets, we spend about eighty-seven bits.” Said Vinyl.

“...Wow.” Said Octavia looking surprised.

“I know. I mean, we live in a world where the only bad we had to experience was paying lots of bits. Whether it would be our house or food.” Said Vinyl.

“But now it’s been upstaged by trying to convince your owner to take down your video.” Said Octavia.

Vinyl starts talking to the audience. “I know Octavia and I never told you this earlier. But the reason why we couldn’t take down the video ourselves is because Svengallop clearly owns our channel. And him being the jerk that he was to Coloratura, he wouldn’t listen to anypony.”

“Uh Vinyl? Who are you talking to?” Asked Octavia listening to Vinyl.

“Nopony.” Said Vinyl chuckling nervously.

A truck horn blows and Vinyl stands to see who it is. Octavia joins her.

“Oh, Come on!” Exclaimed Vinyl in frustration.

Sacraria closes in fast in her Mad Max gas truck. “Give me back my card!” She yelled.

“Man, she doesn’t know when to quit.” Said Vinyl as she and Octavia hops off their seats and runs up to the driver. “Excuse me, you’ve gotta speed up.”

“What? Why?” Asked the Bus Driver in confusion.

“Sacraria Webworks is chasing after us. You’ve gotta go faster.” Explained Octavia.

“Haha, very funny, kids. Sit down and stop playing games.” Said the Driver not believing them.

Vinyl had an annoyed expression on her face. “We’re not playing games. Sacraria is right behind you and she's gonna-“

Sacraria plows into the bus, making both vehicles screech. The riders sway in their seats

“What the?” Said the Driver looking at his mirror.

“Haaaa! K'Plaaaa!” Shouted Sacraria shaking her hooves in the air.

“Hey! That’s Sacraria Webworks!” Exclaimed the bus driver.

“We told you!” Exclaimed Vinyl and Octavia together.

“Well, what the what does she want?!” Asked the Driver looking scared.

“She wouldn’t delete our newest music video, so we kinda took her credit card.” Explained Vinyl.

“You mean the PG version of Winter’s F’ed up? I remember it changed ponies lives in a terrible way.” Said the Driver.

Sacraria rams into them again.

********

Recording studio, day. The sound of a truck is faintly heard, but gets stronger. Sacraria roars into town and crashes into the building, and her gas tank blows up. Svengallop is still inside but as soon as he hears the crash, he immediately rushes out of his office and runs out of the studio in panic.

“Give me back my money this instant, you hooligans!” Growled Sacraria as she steps out of the vehicle.

“Sacearia Webworks?” Said Svengallop looking surprised.

Sacraria walks up to Vinyl and Octavia “So! You girls thought you could get away with this, huh?” She said.

Svengallop joins Vinyl and Octavia. “What's wrong with her?” He asked.

“She’s Ko-Ko. She’s completely out of her mind.” Replied Vinyl.

Sacraria continues talking to the girls. “You’re opinions don’t matter to me at all! Its my company, and I'll do what I want with it!” She exclaimed.

“That is true, but you should focus on thinking what you should do with the videos you upload instead of doing it out of proportion, doing that just lowers your company and you don’t get that many respect like you used to. You can’t just expect people to not use swear words all the time, it defeats the purpose of using them.” Said Vinyl as she finished her speech.

“You shouldn’t just worry about yourself. Worry about how it makes other people feel, it doesn’t matter if the video is popular. What matters is how good or bad it is, cuz that can mainly affect your reputation. I bet you would feel bad if that ever happened to your family.” Said Octavia as she finished her speech.

“They’re right.” Said Svengallop to himself.

Sacraria looks down in guilt and then back at Vinyl and Octavia. “Wow. I never thought of it that way. I am so sorry, Girls. I thought this would be a better change for the viewers.”

“That’s ok. Now will you please take down the Video?” Vinyl offered one last time.

Sacraria smiles at them confidently. “That depends. Can i please have my card back?” She asked.

Vinyl hands back the credit card to Sacraria.

“I owe you two an apology as well. I am completely aware of my stupidity. I hope you girls can forgive me.” Svengallop said in guilt.

“Well, Octavia? What do you think?” Vinyl asked looking at her marefriend.

“I think we’re both thinking the same thing, Vinyl.” Octavia replied.

“It’s no big deal.” Said Vinyl and Octavia together.

********

Vinyl and Octavia’s House, Night. The shot changes to The living room as Vinyl and Octavia are on their phones.

“It’s good that Sacraria has a change of heart.” Said Vinyl with a smile.

“Yup, Though i feel like it was too easy.” Said Octavia with a frown.

“What do you mean?” The unicorn asked.

A knock at the door is suddenly heard. As soon as the two mares open the door, they find something not to their liking. It was a crowd with tomatoes in their hooves.

Octavia glances at Vinyl. “Told ya.”

“Dang it.” Said Vinyl deadpan.

An iris is about to close on Vinyl and Octavia but stops; The girls gulps and tomatoes splatter on them and they fall on their backs.

End of “MeTube”

Author's Note

This is an improved version over my last one. I hope I did what you all wanted. And if not, then leave me some suggestions on what kind of plot I should do next.

Episode 3: Trash Mares

Vinyl and Octavia are outside of their house taking out the trash. Vinyl has bags of Trash bags on their hammock, which she uses as a slingshot, and Octavia has the garbage can wide open for a good shot.

“You ready, Tavi.” Asked Vinyl determined.

“Ready as I’ll ever be, Vinyl. Just don’t get it in my face please.” They gray mare said confidently.

Vinyl let go of the hammock and the trash bags suddenly start flying into the air instead of the trash can Octavia was holding.

“I’m pretty saw that wasn’t supposed to happen.” Said Vinyl as She and Octavia dashed towards their house.

The duo were sitting on the couch watching TV, while snuggling on to each other. Until they hear a doorbell ring, they open it, revealing two Pegasus officers. Fast Clip and Whiplash, Fast Clip is the one with a White coat and a dark brownish mane. Whiplash is the one with a Medium gray coat and a dark gray mane. They are at the door in front of Vinyl and Octavia, but the male Pegasi are covered in trash.

“I believe this trash belongs to you.” Said Fast clip not looking happy.

“And how do you know this trash belongs to us?” Asked Vinyl denying it.

They take out what they found from the trash, Revealing an envelope with the name “Scratch and Melody” as proof. The two mares laugh nervously at their response.

“Who’s got two hooves and is ready to make his first arrest today? This guy.” Said Whiplash gesturing to himself as he’s holding hoof cuffs.

“Hold those hooves, Whiplash. Nobody’s getting arrested.” Said Fast Clip.

“Aw man, I never get to arrest mares or go undercover or slide across the hood.” Whiplash whined.

“There, there, you will someday.” Said Fast Clip patting Whiplash’s back before approaching Vinyl and Octavia. “The punishment for littering is a hefty fine, where are your parents?”

“They don’t live here and we spent all of our money.” Vinyl stated as she took the bill paper from Fast Clips hat and opens it showing the bill revealing 300 bits.

“They’re right, they are broke.” Said Whiplash as he takes the paper from Vinyl.

“Hmm. Well, I’m sure we can find another way to settle this.” Said Fast Clip sinisterly.

Vinyl and Octavia stare at each other, wondering what happens next.

********

Vinyl, Octavia, Fast Clip, and Whiplash are at the side of a highway and it looks dirty. Vinyl and Octavia both have brooms in front of them.

“You two are on highway cleanup duty, the ugliest highway in Canterlot.” Said Fast Clip.

“Unlike arresting hooligans and sliding under the hood. Oh I wanna arrest me some hooligans, like you.” Said Whiplash pointing his hoof as Vinyl and Octavia.

“Whiplash!” Exclaimed Fast Clip stopping his partner. “ Now this mile is infamous for its litter bugs. We’ve cleaned this highway top to bottom at least 16 times, but it always gets trashed again right away.” The stallion explains.

“By punks like you two.” Added Whiplash.

“You need to make sure your side looks like that.” Said Fast clip gesturing to a much cleaner highway on the other side.

“We happen to call that: Gladmane highway.” Said Whiplash.

Someone appears to appear from a hedge of the highway, revealing an earth stallion with a purple coat and a white mane, he is wearing a tuxedo, who goes by the name. “Gladmane”.

“Did somebody say my name?” Gladmane said as Vinyl and Octavia glanced at each other as the purple mare Is slowly approaching their highway with a broom. “Cuz if they didn’t, I’m gonna need a Doctor, luckily I go to the best one in town, Dr. Gladmane.” He said as he arrived at the dirty highway.

“Hey Gladmane, you mind keeping an eye on these girls?” Requested Fast Clip.

“Mind?” Said Gladmane as he throws away his room. “It would be my pleasure helping you find public service.” He said as he shakes Vinyl and Octavia’s hooves. “I always love some responsibility, nothing says I like extra responsibility, and nothing says extra responsibility like...Me. I clean my road all the time, I thrive on a challenge like this.”

“And how do you get it so clean, Sir?” Asked Fast Clip.

“Yeah, what’s your secret?” Whiplash also asked.

Gladmane is still shaking the two mares’ hooves. “Secret? I have no secrets, I'm always on guard to keep my-” He is cut when he smells something, he turns around to see what happened. “A bird just soiled my divider line, no one soiles my divider line, No one!

He approaches his side where fecal matter from the bird is on it. He gets a tooth brush and soap and washes it off.

“Now if you mares get this highway ‘Gladmane’ clean, we might reconsider that fine.” Said Fast Clip.

“In the meantime, I’m thinking about slapping some cold set of hoof cuffs on your pretty little hooves.” Threatened Whiplash.

********

Vinyl now is getting ready to clean her way, she grabs her bass cannon and sets in front of the trash.

“Vinyl what are you doing.” Asked Octavia questionably.

“If wubs can clean dishes, then I’m sure they can clean highways.” Said Vinyl as she sets the bass cannon to full volume. “You might wanna cover your ears, babe.”

Octavia did as she told and Vinyl began blasting the garbage away with her music. Minutes later, she thinks she is but reveals that she only clean a little bit of it.

“Dang it.” Said Vinyl deadpan. “Well, time for plan B.”

Vinyl grabs a water hose and gets ready to fire it, Octavia turned up the water to max Volume as The unicorn began blasting away trash with water. After they were done they began cutting up some grass making statues of themselves.

“Nice job, Babe.” Said Vinyl.

“You too.” Said Octavia

The two mares embraced each other for a while before a limo show up to them, revealing Prim Hemline from the window.

“The names Prim Hemline, I just adore what you’ve both done with your side of the highway, finally someone is giving that Gladmane a run for this years Equestria day clean highway road.” Said Prim as she takes off. “See you girls at the judging.”

“Oh, getting arrested has its perks.” Said Vinyl smugly. “C’mon buddy, we have to show those officers our hard work.” Said the unicorn as she and Octavia walk out.

While they’re walking away, Gladmane is cutting grass while staring at the pair.

“Nobody gets me a run for my bits, I always win the earth day awards.” The gray stallion said sinisterly talking to himself.

********

Next Day, Vinyl and Octavia brought Fast Clip and Whiplash with them, presenting their hard work.

“Here we are, presenting our very clean highway.” Said Vinyl as she turns around and soon gasp in surprise.

The highway was back at its pile of filth instead of being clean like before.

“Is this your idea of a Joke?” Said Fast Clip unamused.

“I’m pretty funny, but I know this ain’t no laughing matter.” Said Vinyl in a serious tone.

“It was clean when we left yesterday.” Said Octavia telling the truth.

“We are hurtling towards a beat down situation here.” Said Whiplash clashing his hooves together.

“Well, maybe not a beat down situation.” Said Fast Clip scratching his head.

“Ok maybe not, But I will arrest the both of you so good, and you’ll be all like ‘Please don’t send us to jail Mr. Police officer’ and I’ll be all like ‘Don’t you push my buttons, punks’ and you’d be like ‘Waah! Mommy’ and I’ll be like ‘You have the right to remain Arrested.” Said Whiplash threateningly.

Vinyl and Octavia gave each other confused stares as the brief silence was over.

“Now, now, they have until Friday, but if it’s not clean by then, we may have to do things Whiplash’s way. Now get back to work.” Said Fast Clip as he and Whiplash take off in their police carriage.

“There is no way that is was just last nights litter. Someone’s gotta be trashing this Highway. Film and Flam, The Pegasus bullies, The Shadowbolts” Said Vinyl theorizing while looking upset.

“Or giant list of all our enemies.” Added Octavia.

“Eh, Unlikely, Tavi.” Said Vinyl.

The two mares notice a Piñata hanging, and after a few seconds it explodes, revealing trash from inside it as it spreads around their bodies. They soon notice a fishing rod on the floor.

“Something seems fishy.” Said Vinyl.

They soon notice a silhouette climbing over the hedge laughing Maniacally.

“What’s going on?” Asked Vinyl as she and Octavia exchanged suspicious looks on their faces.

“And why is our side so dirty, while Gladmane’s side is clean.” Asked Octavia as she and Vinyl look at the Purples mares clean side.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if he was the one responsible for all this.” Said Vinyl deadpan.

“Hehehehehe, that’s right it was me.” Said Gladmane peeking out of the bushes. “Back when I was little, my mom always told me to clean up my room, but I didn’t want to clean up my room, and then a truck ran over my house and ever since then, I decided to make sure my highway was always clean.” Said the stallion as he looked as his trophies around him. “Isn’t that right, my little winners?” He then notices a pop can on his highway. “And No one side is going to stay cleaner than mine.” He said before throwing the Pop Can at Vinyl and Octavia’s side.

Gladmane splashed trash all over the pair while passing by the duo with a carriage while chuckling. Then a garbage truck come by them and spills more trash from the back and on to them. Finally, they look up to see a helicopter and Gladmane is flying it as he releases pea soup onto The musicians, Flying away cackling.

“At least he’s finished.” Said Octavia with relief.

“What are we gonna do? Fast Clip and Whiplash are gonna check our work first thing tomorrow morning.” Vinyl said glancing at her marefriend.

“Why don’t we tell them that Gladmane is the one trashing our highway?” Asked Octavia.

“Because they’d never believe us. We need to make a plan.” Said Vinyl as a trash can gets thrown onto her and Octavia. “And we can’t do it here. Let’s move.” Said Vinyl strained from the trash can.

********

Vinyl and Octavia are at the Hay burger, but only having drinks.

“Ok, Octy here’s the plan...” Said Vinyl.

They soon get interrupted when Gladmane throws trash at them, Cackling. He is revealed to be at the window of the restaurant.

“Losers!” He chuckled.

Next, they are at Canterlot high, Sitting at their class desks next to each other.

“So the plan is…” Said Vinyl.

They get interrupted, twice when Gladmane throws trash at them, again, Cackling. He is revealed to be at the window of the School.

“Losers!” He Laughed.

Next, the duo are at their house, in their bedroom.

“Finally, a place where we could talk.” Said Vinyl with relief. “So when we get to the…”

They get interrupted, once again when Gladmane cuts a hole through their roof and Dumps a huge pile of trash at them, Cackling for the third time.

“Losers!” He Snickered.

********

Vinyl and Octavia are walking through Ponyville angrily while Gladmane throws pieces of trash at the back of their heads.

“Losers!” He said as he grabbed a wooden show and throws it at their backs. The pair turned around, having enough of Gladmane. “Losers!”

“Ok Gladmane, what do we have to do so You’ll stop trashing our highway?” Asked Vinyl angrily.

Gladmane thinks sarcastically. “Hm, what do you need to do?” He thought sarcastically before going back to serious. “Oh I know exactly what you need to do: Grow up, Become Police Officers and arrest me.” He laughed as he started skipping away from them.

Vinyl suddenly gets an idea. “Tavi, I know what we’re gonna do, Today. But first I’m gonna need a white flag.” She then notices a spare one on the floor. “Perfect!” She said with confidence.

Vinyl and Octavia walk over to Gladmane, Who is cleaning his highway, With Vinyl holding the white flag.

“Gladmane, we give up, we’ll never come near this highway again.” Said Vinyl.

Gladmane takes the flag and gives the pair a look. “You don’t look like the giving up types.” He said suspiciously.

“I’ll prove it.” Said Vinyl as she pulls out a cup of Cider and starts drinking it, then she throws it all the way through their highway to prove her point.

“Deal! But if you two ever come back…” Began Gladmane.

“...Then you can pelt us with everything you’ve got.” Finished Vinyl as she and Male stallion shook hooves.

********

Gladmane is at his highway, this time with his trophies around him.

“Gather around, little trophies. C’mon, gather sound.” Cooed Gladmane talking to his trophies. “Let me tell you a story about clean gutters and...Huh? where?” He asked his trophies. He noticed the the heads of Vinyl and Octavia appeared at the hill of their highway. “I knew they wouldn't be able to stay away.” The purple mare said to himself as he pulls out an industrial vacuum and stars firing it at Vinyl and Octavia’s heads. “Time for a pelting. I sent the trash there, and the trophies come to me.” He said as the heads pop out, Revealing Fast Clip and Whiplash wearing helmets of the musical duo to trick Gladmane. “Uh oh.”

The officers take off their helmets and The real Vinyl and Octavia appear from behind the garbage pile.

“Whiplash, after you.” Offered Fast Clip.

Whiplash suddenly starts running with hoof cuffs as he slides through the police carriage and approaches Gladmane, slapping the hoof cuffs on his hooves.

“My first arrest, and I was able to go deep undercover, and I slid on the front of the police carriage. Today, I’m the man.” Said Whiplash wiping his tears in joy.

“But...How did you know?” Asked Gladmane nervously.

“I guess you could say: the shoe fell off.” Said Fast Clip, making a pun as he shows the shoe from earlier as evidence. “Thanks, Girls.” Thanked The white mare as he winked at them and the two winked back.

Prim Hemline from earlier approaches Vinyl and Octavia.

“Congratulations, here is your prize.” Said Prim handing the Trophy to the two mares.

“Thanks, but this really Belongs to Fast Clip and Whiplash, they cleaned the highway first, and they deserve it.” Said the DJ as she handed the trophy to the Officer duo.

“Thanks, Vinyl.” Said Fast Clip.

“That is really great of you.” Agreed Whiplash.

“Meh, i'd like to be the nice mare for once.” Said Vinyl as Octavia put her hoof around her for gratitude.

“And the 10,000 bits Check that goes with it.” Said Prim handing the officer Duo the check. Vinyl has a shocked expression on her face.

As They all left, Vinyl was the only one who didn’t move, she stood there for a couple of seconds and then fainted.

********

Gladmane is now cleaning up a different highway, and he has other mares doing it with him. He then notices a whistle coming from the sky. He looks at it and notices the trash bags from the beginning fall from the sky and onto the Purple mare entire body. He then notices an envelope and he reads it.

“Scratch! Melody!” He exclaimed, shocked by those 2 names.

********

Vinyl and Octavia we’re back at their house snuggling while watching TV.

“Already took out the trash.” Said Vinyl before kissing Octavia on the lips. “I love you, Tavi.”

“I love you too, Vinyl.” Octavia replied before returning the soft kiss.

And then they made out.

Episode 4: Recipie for Disater

Vinyl is at her house, watching TV and relaxing with pizza on the living room table. She is lying down when she hears the doorbell ring. She goes to answer it when she notices a familiar grey mare in front of her.

“Oh, hey Octavia, what’s up.” Vinyl greeted her.

“Sorry Vinyl, I don’t mean to be rude, but it’s an emergency!” Exclaimed Octavia as she runs over Vinyl and into the kitchen.

Vinyl follows Octavia to the kitchen, where she dumps apples from her bag onto the counter.

“Um, Tavi, what's going on?” Vinyl asked with an eyebrow raised. “Is everything ok?” She asked with concern.

“We got a big problem!” Exclaimed the cellist.

Octavia finished blending the apples in the blender and poured some into the cup and giving offering Vinyl one.

“Drink this.” Said Octavia as Vinyl took the glass and drank it, but immediately does a spit take after realizing the taste. “Well? Well? Taste anything familiar?” She Exclaimed.

“Hmm, this cider kind of tastes like Applejacks; how is that possible? Wait!” Vinyl gasps. “Did someone steal Applejacks recipe?” She asked pointing at the bottles Octavia brought in.

“What other explanation could there be? When I tasted this, I flipped out!”

“Okay, before I flip out too, let's be a hundred percent sure. Grab those apples and follow me!” Vinyl ordered as she and Octavia open the fridge door and grabs their leftovers from the fridge. They fall out.

********

Vinyl and Octavia are now at Twilight's house, Twilight calibrates a device, which opens a panel, and slowly ejects a tray. She is wearing goggles.

“Place your samples here, girls.” Said Twilight as the two mares nervously do so.

“Should we be wearing goggles too?” Asked Vinyl.

“Uh, no, these are just for dramatic effect. I built this chemical analyzer with grant money from the Norwegian government, it'll break down the ingredients in both Applejack’s leftovers, and the drinks in question.” Said Twilight as the machine prints a sheet of paper. “Hmm, fascinating, a one-hundred percent match, right down to AJ’s secret ingredient in the apple cider.”

“A dash of caramel?” Asked Vinyl.

“Exactly, it's a rather clever bit of food science, the sweet brings out the salty.” Said Twilight before smacking her lips.

“If only there was someone who could help solve this.” Said Octavia putting her hoof on her chin.

“You mean like, us?” Said Vinyl confidently as she makes a heroic pose.

“Vinyl, I know we look like we can be detectives, but we're just 18-year-old girls.” Octavia pointed out.

“C‘mon, Tavi. We can totally do this. Twilight is our friend.” Said Vinyl convincingly.

“Fair enough.” Octavia admitted. “Let’s go.”

The duo head out.

********

At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack is preparing more cider. She starts humming a random tune until Vinyl and Octavia enter. They are wearing different clothes.

“Oh, hey Vinyl, Octavia. Glad to see you, What are you doing here?” Applejack said happy to see them.

“We’re happy to see you too. but right now, we're hungry for justice!” Said Vinyl with determination in her eyes.

“Ooh, on the job, eh, huh? Who are you solving a case for today?” Applejack asked.

“Umm you.” Said Vinyl.

“I'm sorry, what's that?” Said Applejack confused.

“We think someone stole your recipe, and sold it to their place in Appleloosa.” Said Octavia holding a bottle of cider.

“We've got the chemical analysis to prove it.” Said Vinyl talking out a lab report.

Applejack goes over the shelves. “Woah, woah, woah, how could that be? My recipe book is right here on the shelf, next to all the jars.” She realizes that the book isn't there. “Wait a minute, where? Where is it? It’s gone?” She said looking scared.

“Woah, it’s ok Applejack, describe it for us?” Said Octavia holding a notepad.

“It contains all the recipes I've ever learned!” Said the female orange Earth pony.

“Ok, but can you tell us what it looks like?” Asked Vinyl.

“Oh, right, uh, well it's a- it's a black book, with food stains on the cover, and property of Applejack written inside.” Said AJ. “I always had it with me ever since me and the family started our business.”

“Don't worry AJ, we're on the case. We won't fold 'til we find the thief.” Said Vinyl.

“We’re gonna need a lot of your apple juice once we’re finished.” Said Octavia

Vinyl and Octavia run off while Applejack sighs heavily. The pair pace around in front of the building.

“Okay Tavi, we know the book was kept in AJ’s house; who had access?” Vinyl questioned.

“Maybe, it was the other members of her family, Big Mac, Applebloom, and Granny Smith.” Octavia theorized as she holds pictures of them. “Though, we should disinclude Apple Bloom since she’s just a kid.

“Than we have our suspects, looks like it's time to serve up some justice." Said Vinyl heroically.

“Nice pun." Octavia said Slyly.

“Thanks.” Said Vinyl pleased.

They both chuckle and head off.

********

Big mac is at an ATM machine, When Vinyl and Octavia startle him.

“Hello, Big Mac.” Said Vinyl mysteriously.

Big Mac Sighs. “Hello, what are you two doing here?”

Octavia had a stern look on her face. “We'll ask the questions if you don't mind." She’s regarding the ATM screen. “You sure have a lot of bits in your account, care to explain how you acquired it?”

“Ehh, Nope.” Said Big Mac before approaching the machine, but Vinyl and Octavia stop him.

“We can do this the easy way or the hard way.” Vinyl Threatened.

“Psst, Vinyl, I only know the easy way.” Octavia whispered to her marefriend.

“Fine, my mom passed away, and left me the money.” Said Big Mac actually telling the truth.

“Pfft, really? The old deceased mother story? Try again.” Said Vinyl not believing him.

Big Mac gives them an aggravated look, when Maud Pie (one of Pinkie Pie's sisters) pops up and scares all of them, making Vinyl and Octavia hold on to each other.

“Hi Big Mac, I hope you were happy with the memorial service.” Said Maud.

Big Mac is making his withdraw. “I was, Thank you Maud.” He gives Maud the bits. “Our eulogy really captured her inner beauty.”

Maud escorts him away, and Vinyl and Octavia look on with remorse.

“Uh, we're sorry for your loss!” Vinyl called out.

“We should really send flowers.” Octavia said to Vinyl.

********

Vinyl and Octavia are at Las Pegasus, Now inspecting Granny Smith, she is at an arcade eating food. The two walk up to her.

Hey Smith, Nice food you have there, Sure looks expensive.” Said Vinyl mysteriously.

“Oh yeah, it was a-”

Octavia cut Granny Smith off. “And those clothes; are they new too?” She asked mysteriously as well.

“Yeah.” The elderly mare answered.

Vinyl and Octavia look at each other as they begin to grow suspicious.

“Must've cost a pretty bit.” Said the Cellist.

“Where'd you get the money to pay for them?” The DJ gets angry. “By selling Applejack’s recipe book? To Appleloosa!”

“These were gifts from my pals, my birthday was on Saturday.” Said Granny actually telling the truth.

“The old "My birthday was on Saturday" story? Try again.” Said Octavia not believing her.

“You girls were at the place when Applejack brought out a cake and everyone sang to me.” Smith stated.

Octavia finally remembered. “Oh, right! It has her famous cream cheese frosting, and a dash of caramel sauce! You know, I'm sensing a theme there. Sorry, Granny Smith.”

“It's okay.” The elderly mare said.

And then the two head out.

********

The pair are now sitting in front of Sweet Apple Acres.

“Well Octy, it looks like our investigation has run dry. I don't know who else could've stole our Friend’s recipe book to Appleloosa.

“Maybe no one sold it to them. Maybe they just stole it.” Said Octavia as she takes one of the apple juice bottles out of her bag. “I mean, if the company's right here in Equestria”

Vinyl stood up. “You're right! Maybe someone who works there had a drink here and liked the cider so much, he stole the recipe book for his company.” She theorized.

Octavia also gets up. “Exactly! To Appleloosa we go! Time to cook this thief's goose.” Octavia Cried.

“Nice pun." Vinyl said Slyly.

“Thanks.” Said Octavia pleased.

They both chuckle again and head off.

********

The two mares arrive at Appleloosa as they flip inside an Apartment, they walk towards the receptionist desk, and they are talking to him.

“Greetings citizen, my buddy and I are conducting an investigation into frozen food fraud.” Said Octavia.

“We're going to need a conference room to interrogate all your employees, and a bright light to shine in their faces.” Said Vinyl.

Instead of saying yes, the receptionist throws the girls out, screaming, and they hit the flagpole, sliding down. They come back disguised as plumbers.

“Good morning, we're plumbers, here to unclog your pipes.” Said Vinyl in a deep voice

“Cause as we said, we're plumbers.” Said Octaviain a deep voice while speaking in an american accent.

The receptionist rips off the girls' mustaches and they yelp at the slight pain. The two then get thrown out, screaming again, hitting the flagpole again. They come back as firefighters as Vinyl imitates a siren.

“Excuse me, sir, we got a call about... why am I blanking? Uh, smoke and flames and stuff on the fifth floor.” Said The DJ in a deep voice again.

“We need to get up there immediately to put it out.” Said Octaviain a deep voice while speaking in an american accent again.

The hose Octavia is holding then sprays water, launching them out, screaming once more and hitting the flagpole yet again.

“That one's on us.” Said Vinyl deadpan.

********

Later, the girls are just sitting on the steps, in their detective clothes wondering what to do next.

“Now what, Vinyl? We've made our best moves.” Sighed Octavia.

Suddenly a delivery truck pulls up, they look and see the driver unloading boxes.

“Looks like we've been dealt a new hand.” Said Vinyl.

The girls grin at each other. The receptionist allows the delivery driver through. In the storage area, Vinyl kicks her way out of a box, Octavia pops out of hers, taking a breath.

“We might have overdone it with the packing peanuts.” Said Octavia as she tries getting the packing peanuts out of her ear.

Vinyl vomits a mountain of peanuts. “Now to look for clues.”

The two mares get out, and Octavia falls into Vinyl’s peanut mountain. Vinyl listens at a door, and shakes some boxes. Suddenly, they notice a trail of apple juice.

“Smell that Vinyl?”

Vinyl realizes what it is. “Follow that trail.”

The duo follow the trail and find that it's coming from a room at the end of the hall. They peek through one of the windows and find a male farmer blending apples, and the recipe book is right there.

“Applejack’s recipe book.” Said Vinyl before turning to Octavia. “I think we found our thief.”

“Time to turn up the heat in this kitchen.” Said Octavia confidently.

Vinyl bucks the door open and She and Octavia enter.

“FREEZE RECIPE THIEF!” The DJ shouted.

The male farmer got startled. “Oh my horesapples, you girls gave me quite the start.” He said cheerfully.

“DROP THE APPLES, MISTER!” Octavia shouted as he drops the apples. “YOU’RE BUSTED!”

“WE KNOW YOU STOLE THAT RECIPE BOOK!” Shouted Vinyl pointing her hoof at him.

The male farmer looks at the book. “What?” Now stern “That's just crazy as two mares wearing fashionable clothes in the middle of the day.” He grabs the book. “I've had this book for years.”

Vinyl starts doubting him. “Oh, really?” She takes the cookbook out of his hoof. “Then how come the name on the inside cover says: Property of Braeburn.” She realizes. “Wait, who's that?” she asked revealing the farmers name.

“That's me, I told you that book is mine.” Said Braeburn as he points to a framed photo of a young Braeburn with his recipe book outside His place. “I used it to create these kind of drinks.”

Vinyl and Octavia start flipping through the pages, examining the book.

“But these recipes are the same as Applejack’s.” Said Vinyl as she turns back to Braeburn. “She used them to create her business.”

“Well, it sounds like your friend stole the recipes from me. You better take me to meet her.” Said the male farmer sternly.

The two mares look at each other and gulp nervously.

********

Back at Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack. is sitting near a Apple sack, still sad, peeling the skin off one of the Apples. Vinyl and Octavia come in and approaching her.

Applejack still looked sad. “Oh, Vinyl, Octavia.” An angry Braeburn steps in, Applejack gets serious. “Is this the thief who stole my recipe book?”

“Who are you callin' thief? Thief!” Braeburn growled.

Vinyl and Octavia get scared as they hold on to each other.

“I should call the FBI!” Applejack growled.

Braeburn growls back. “Go ahead, you're the one who's going to the clink!” Suddenly they recognize each other. “Wait, is that you Applejack?”

Applejack gasps. “Braeburn?”

“Wait, you two know each other?” Asked Vinyl before she and Octavia broke the embrace.

Applejack suddenly gets excited. “Yes! Braeburn here is my cousin. He taught me everything i know about Appleloosa.”

“Oh, now cous, There's a lot we learned from each other.” Said Braeburn.

Flashbacks to when they were younger, in Sweet Apple Acres.

“Everyday you, me, and the family would experiment on recipes, creating new twist on all sorts of old favorites.” He Narrated.

A dash of caramel accidentally falls into the pot.

“Oh no! I knocked caramel sauce into the Cider, it's ruined!” Cried Young Applejack.

“Now, wait a second Cousin.” Said Young Braeburn before tasting it. “Hmm, oh, it's delicious, sweet brings out the salty.” He commented.

“After every new dish we created, I would write the recipe down in a black notebook, so I wouldn't forget it.” Narrated Braeburn.

Young AJ is then shown doing the same thing.

“I did the same thing.” Gasped AJ narrating.

Flashback ends.

“So there was no recipe theft after all.” Said the male farmer.

“We created them together, and I say we continue to share them; well I think Sweet Apple Acres and Appleloosa can co-exist.” Applejack grinned.

“Oh, I'd like that too, in fact, since you lost your book, you're welcome to borrow mine anytime.” The cousin offered.

Applejack is touched. “Awe, thanks, cousin. Now what do you say we celebrate by creating something new together?

“Oh, just point me to the caramel sauce.” Said Braeburn as the two head off.

“Well Vinyl, looks like we solved a tricky case.” Octavia grinned.

The two hoof bump.

“Yeah, but there's still one mystery; what happened to my Applejack’s recipe book?” Vinyl asked.

The two look at each other for a few seconds and as soon as they realized the answer they gave each other unamused looks and slapped themselves of the forehead.

********

The two mares go back to Twilight's house and realize that Applejack must’ve left her recipe book earlier. They grab it without The alicorn noticing and then they rushed out.

Episode 5: Fluttertough

Fluttershy is at her cottage feeding her animals pets, and they seem to go insane over the food.

“Plenty for everypony. Slow down.” She giggled.

Fluttershy hears stomping from none other than Angel Bunny, who has a bowl of nothing. Fluttershy immediately gives him a bowl of bamboo, but he kicks it out of the house. He continues stomping on the ground.

“Okay, Mister Picky-pants, you win. Carrots, lettuce and apples, yum-yum-yum!” She said. But he immediately throws it away. “What? But…” Angel takes out a cucumber and eats it, but his face immediately turns green from disgust. “Well then, what will you eat?” She asked. Angel gets out a book and gestures to the book that has the recipe for an elaborate cherry-topped salad. “I'm not sure I can even make that. Well... I don't want you to starve... Oh, are you sure I can't tempt you with a nice crisp piece of-” she was cut off by the bunny who points hardly at the picture to beg her for the food. Fluttershy sighs at this. “I'll make your special recipe.” She then walks out of her house.

********

Fluttershy’s at the marketplace as she tries to buy asparagus from a stall.

“Hmm, let's see. Asparagus.” She said to herself before going to the asparagus stall, but Lucy Packard cuts in front of her. “Excuse me, um, I think you just stepped in front of me?” She said as Lucy started to walk away from the stall. “Excuse me, I think you made a mistake? You see I was actually here first and-”

“Sorry, didn't notice you there.” Said Lucy leaving.

“I know.” The Pegasus said quietly.

She then notices Sand Trap taking her place. She approaches the elderly pony and tries to talk to him.

“Oh, pardon me, sir-”

“Yes. what?” He said not being able to hear Fluttershy, so he pulls out his ear trumpet.

“I think you just cut in front of me.”

“A cut of celery? But– this is the asparagus stand!” He said still not hearing her.

Fluttershy finally leans into the trumpet to speak up. “I said. I think you just cut in front of me.”

“Ohoh, no need, dearie, I'm already in front!” Said Sand Trap before leaving.

“I noticed.” She murmured.

Just then, two other ponies named Surf and Turf pop out in front of her.

“Hey!” Fluttershy exclaimed.

“Would you mind moving back? You're in my personal space.” Said Turf rudely.

“But-”

“Seriously, do you need your asparagus so badly? Get a life.” Said Surf rudely.

“Oh, okay. There's no rush.” She said quietly.

Fluttershy starts backing away passed Vinyl and Octavia, who look at her with concern.

“Hey Fluttershy, what’s wrong?” Asked Vinyl.

“Oh, nothing.” Fluttershy lied.

“Are you sure? Cuz it sounds like you’re being a pushover.” Said Octavia.

“Well, you know how they can be. Sometimes, they can be a little pushy and shovey.” Said Fluttershy.

“So you’re gonna let a bunch of greedy bargain hunters take your place in line?” Said Vinyl not looking happy.

“I don't mind.” Said Fluttershy as she walks off happily.

Vinyl and Octavia look at each other in concern.

“Poor Fluttershy. This always happens. She's too nice for her own good.” Said Vinyl.

“Yeah, she needs to learn how to be a little tougher.” Octavia agreed.

“Hmm if only we had a group of strong mares that can fight back.” Vinyl put her hoof on her chin and suddenly gets an idea. “That’s it! Tavi, I know what we’re gonna do today. You bring the mane 6 over to our house and I’ll go get Fluttershy. It’s time to Turn Fluttershy into Fluttertough.” Vinyl said confidently.

“Hmm, feels a little intense, but I’m in.” Octavia grinned.

The two mares fall out.

Vinyl goes looking for Fluttershy, who is back at her cottage, feeding the animals, who are still going insane. She hears a knock at the door and goes to answer it, as soon as she opens the door, it is revealed to be Vinyl at the doorstep.

“Fluttershy, how would you like to go back to that marketplace tomorrow, and get everything you wanted?” Said The DJ.

“Oh, no thanks. I'm fine.” Said The timid mare.

Vinyl didn’t like that answer and grabs her by the hoof and drags her out of her house and they fall out.

********

At Vinyl and Octavia’s house, it’s revealed that Fluttershy is there along with the mane 6. They are all outside of the bathroom.

“Tomorrow, you're going back to that mall as a new Leni. And the new Leni, doesn't let people cut ahead of her in line.” Said Vinyl as Fluttershy nods with shyness. “Ten, hut.” Vinyl called out to the others.

The mane 6 are lined up along the wall, Pinkie Pie approaches Fluttershy.

“Now, you're number one in the bathroom line. Don't let anyone make you number two.” Said the pink mare.

“Ok, I can do that.” Said Fluttershy with cheer.

Rainbow Dash immediately steps in trying to act. “I'm feeling the surprise part of tacos! Oh, you gotta let me cut, Fluttershy!” She groaned.

“Oh, you poor thing! Go right ahead!” Said the shy pony, not really acting tough. The others groan

“Alright. Step aside and watch a pro do it. Dashie, your assistance.” Said Pinkie.

Dash steps in, trying to act again. “I'm in a hurry, Pinks! Let me cut!” Vinyl exclaimed.

Pinkie growls; Rainbow tries to cut, but Pinkie starts attacking her. She finishes it off with pinning Dash to the floor.

“I HOPE YOU LIKE THE TASTE OF FLOOR!!” Pinkie shouted.

“Tackle, pin, catchphrase. Got it!” Said Fluttershy taking notes.

The 8 mares are outside of the backyard The mares, minus Vinyl, Octavia, Applejack, and Fluttershy, pile some clothes on a table.

“Second lesson, the new Fluttershy isn't afraid to go after what she wants.” Said Applejack pointing to the table “There's some threads on that clearance table, but you got mares blocking your way. What are you gonna do, Sugarcube?”

“I'm gonna get those threads!” Said Fluttershy with determination in her eyes. She Marches up to the table with a serious look on her face, and politely taps Dash on the shoulder. “So sorry, would you mind moving?” She Tries to find an opening. “No? I can wait until your ready.” She Walks away, as her friends at the table sigh.

“Rarity, show her how it's done.” Said Applejack.

“Don’t mind if I do, darling.” The fashion pony said. She walks a distance from her friends and prepares to bull charge at them. “OUT OF MY WAY!” She shouted, pushing the others, she climbs on top of the table, spins a sweater over her head to celebrate, and starts doing a victory dance on it.

“Run, block, do a dance. Got it!” Said Fluttershy, taking notes.

The group walks back to the house, and the head for the kitchen.

“Third lesson, protecting your property.” Said Twilight as she hands Fluttershy a phone charger, which Fluttershy takes. “The new Fluttershy doesn't let greedy shoppers steal her stuff.”

“That phone charger is the only working one in the house. Your goal is to hold onto it, no matter what.” Said Rainbow.

Fluttershy is still missing the point of these training sessions, gets up. “Oh, it's okay.” She gives Dash the charger. “I can use the landline.”

Her friends groaned in frustration as they put Fluttershy back on the chair.

Applejack takes the charger, sighs, and goes to the other side of the kitchen. “I'll show you how it's done. I've been protecting my junk from y’all for years.” She wraps the charger around her under arm. “The key is to use a good, firm armpit grip.” She turns to her friends. “Alright, come at me.”

They attack her while Fluttershy remains seated.

“Armpit tuck, fall on the floor, protect vital organs.” Said Fluttershy taking notes, she leaves.

********

The next day, Fluttershy and her friends are waiting in the line at Sugarcube corners.

“Thank you girls for all of your help. I'm so excited about the new Fluttershy!” Fluttershy said gratefully.

Just then, Surf and Turf from earlier shoves in front of Fluttershy like she's not even there. The others are not happy.

“Dude! What the heck!” Vinyl exclaimed.

Fluttershy starts clenching her hooves, and making a face. “I got these creeps.” She attacks them the same way Pinkie did to Rainbow the day before, pins them to the ground. “I hope you like the taste of floor!” She shouted.

“You did it!” Exclaimed Pinkie excitedly.

The two run away. Meanwhile, Mr. Cake nervously opens the door, and everyone starts rushing in. Fluttershy makes a determined face, and rushes in as well. She makes her way to a cupcake section, but sees a bunch of other woman taking the Fluttershy.

“TAKE A HIKE!” She shouted as she shoves the women out of her way to reach the Cupcakes. She gets one and starts doing a dance, with Vinyl and Octavia joining in.

“Aww yeah!” Vinyl said cheerfully as she and Octavia hoof bumped each other.

Next, Fluttershy grabs a milkshake, and some lady tries to steal it from her, but Fluttershy grabs it.

“Hey! It's mine! Don't even think about it!” Said Fluttershy struggling. She Hip checks the lady into a pile of clothes.

Cuts to a montage of Fluttershy grabbing apples before others could get to them and puts them in her bag. Her friends watch Fluttershy dragging two girls for a Banana, The girls start attacking Fluttershy, but she ends up winning.

“Hooray!” Fluttershy’s friends cheered.

********

The 8 mares are in the middle of Ponyville now as the others are cheering for Fluttershy.

“You were amazing!” Said Applejack

“Yay, Fluttershy!” Pinkie Pie.

“You crushed it!” Said Vinyl.

“I didn’t know you had it in you.” Said Octavia.

“Ah, we gotta celebrate. Burgers, Sodas, and Fries. On me!” Vinyl requested.

“Thanks, Vinyl. Meet you all at the hayburger.” Said the timid pony.

Her friends leave while a mare cuts in front of her, Surf and Turf, who cut in front of her earlier addresses this.”

“I wouldn't do that.” Said Surf nervous pointing to Fluttershy.

The guy who just cut Fluttershy turns around, sees Fluttershy preparing to bull charge him, and makes a run for it, Fluttershy smiles at this, while Surf and Turf just keeps to themselves.

********

The other girls are at the hay burger.

“Wow. Fluttershy really killed the competition.” Said Pinkie.”

“These guys are going to think twice before crossing her.” Vinyl agreed.

“We changed her life.” Said Octavia as she raises her soda. “To us!”

“To us!” They chanted.

********

Fluttershy is looking through her bag. She pulls out a green Apple. “Hmm, these green apples are twice the sugar than red apples.” She then pulls out a smoothie. “And this smoothie looks good with all the fruits in it.”

Goldie Delicious is talking to Mrs. Cake.

“Are you sure you don't have any more of those green apples?” She asks, but Mrs. Cake shakes her head. “That's all my granddaughter wants. Well, that and for me to live forever but I can't promise that."

Fluttershy, Seeing that she had one, calls to Goldie Delicious. “Here!” Goldie walks up to her, and Fluttershy takes her green apples out. “You should take mine.”

Goldie takes the apples. “You angel. Applebloom will be so happy.”

Goldie walks off, and another woman walks past but notices Fluttershy’s smoothie.

“That smoothie is so delicious, where'd you get it?” Asked the women, admiring the drink.

“I think this was the last one.” Said the timid pony.

The woman had a disappointed look on her face. “Oh, it’s so rare, well, better luck next time.” She sighed, walking off with her head down .

“Wait!” Said Fluttershy stopping her. “Wait! I can't imagine how awful that is.” She offers her the smoothie. “Here, take mine.”

The woman now has a happy look on her face. “Aw, that is so sweet.” She said as she hugs Fluttershy and takes the smoothie. “Thank you.” She walks off.

********

Meanwhile at the hay burger…

“Indeed. Today could be the start of a whole new life for Fluttershy.” Said Octavia taking a sip of her drink.

“Yes. Yes it could.” Vinyl agreed.

“What do you think her future is?” Asked Rainbow.

“I dunno, but maybe she should start a business one day.” Vinyl said.

********

Fluttershy finally gets to the front of the line, and puts the only thing she has left on the counter.

“That’s a great option.” Said Mr. Cake. “I wish I could have those.”

“Oh, well, why don't you take them?” Said Fluttershy giving him the carrots.

“Oh, oh, I couldn't do that, this is all you have and you've been waiting in line for so long.”

“It's okay, I wouldn't even be shopping here, if it weren't for ponies like you working so hard.”

Fluttershy leaves, while Mr. Cake smiles, and gives Surf and Turf who cut in front of her earlier a salute, they yelp and takes cover.

********

Meanwhile, back at the hay burger…

“No, the castle Fluttershy’s gonna live in, will have three swimming pools!” Said Rarity fantasizing.

“How about a zoo?” Said Vinyl

“Oh, and a chocolate fountain!” Said Octavia.

“There she is.” Said Rarity excitedly as she notices Fluttershy approaching her friends.

“Hey girls.” Fluttershy said as her friends cheer.

Vinyl then notices something. “Uh, Fluttershy, where is your stuff?”

“Oh, I didn't buy anything. I gave all my clothes away.” Fluttershy confessed.

“What?! After all our training?!” Vinyl cried, surprised.

“What happened to the new Fluttershy?!” Octavia cried, surprised.

“She wasn't really me. I'm sorry, girls. It did feel good to get what I wanted, but it felt even better to give other ponies what they wanted.” Fluttershy admitted.

“Pinkie, we're worried about you. How are you going to make it in life if you keep putting yourself through abuse?” Pinkie said.

“We can’t support you forever, Sugarcube.” Applejack said in agreement.

Just then, Goldie Delicious walks up to Fluttershy.

“Oh, there you are, dear! I got you a little something to say thanks.” Said Goldie holding a present.

“Awwww, you shouldn't have!” Said Fluttershy taking the present.

“I wish more young people were as sweet as you are.” Said the elder mare as she walks away.

“Presents are nice, but you know what's nicer? All those stuff you gave away!” Rarity exclaimed in anger.

Just then, a waiter comes in with a cart of fries.

“Excuse me, Miss, we have the number three combo, with fries, for everyone in your party.” Said the waiter.

“Well thanks.” Said Fluttershy, taking the fries and giving them to her friends. The waiter walks off.

“Wow, we were so wrong about Fluttershy.” Said Vinyl, realizing her mistake.

“Yeah, guess we don't have to worry about her after all.” Octavia agreed.

Pinkie Pie is looking at her fries. “Hmm, if being nice does that much for Fluttershy, I wonder what it could do for me.” She gets up from her seat holding her fries and walks up to Surf and Turf. “Hey, ladies? How would you like my fries?”

“Um, no.” Said Surf rudely.

“Go ahead. Take them.”

“You’re in my space.” Said Surf rudely.

“TAKE THE FRIES!” Pinkie yelled threateningly.

Surf and Turf start screaming and run off In fear, Pinkie glares at them.

“Maybe stick to what you know, Pinkie.” Said Vinyl staring at her deadpan.

Episode 6: Snow Way Down

A snowy road. An SUV drives by. In the back of the vehicle we see Vinyl and Octavia, and in the front, we Octavia’s parents: Viola Melody and Bandstand Melody. Viola is the mother with the purple coat and dark grey. Bandstand is the one with a grey coat and red mane. Remember that now. They were all wearing winter clothes and singing while driving.

“♫Dashing through the snow / In a luxury SUV / We're making awesome time / Because we stopped to drink, hey!♫”

They had a laugh after singing.

Vinyl starts talking to the viewers. “This is great! My first ever vacation with Octavia and her parents! And if it's anything like their souffles, it's going to be awesome!” She notices something. “Whoa! What is that?”

It’s revealed that they’re driving by an old ski ramp.

“Oh, that's the Ramp of Insanity. It's a near-vertical drop where you can reach speeds of 100 miles an hour, then get launched 5,000 feet in the air!” Said Viola.

“Sweet! Do we get to go on it?” Asked Vinyl.

Bandstand gasps and passes out.

“And that is why I'm doing the driving. Vinyl, let me translate for Bandstand: no.” Said Viola.

“Don't worry, sweetie. We have tons of other fun stuff to do.” Octavia holds smelling salts in front of Bandstand’s face.

Bandstand comes to and stammers. “What happened?”

“You passed out when we asked about the Ramp of Insanity.” Said the cellist.

Bandstand suddenly becomes scared. “The Ramp of Insanity?” He passes out again.

********

The 4 mares arrive at the cabin.

“Here we are!” Said Bandstand.

Vinyl leaps out. “Woo-hoo! Race you to the front door!” She starts to run.

Viola grabs Vinyl. “Ah, ah, ah! Hold on.”

Octavia’s parents clear the way with salt and a snow mower.

“My parents don't want us to slip on the ice.” Said Octavia.

“Ah.” Vinyl replied.

They enter the cabin.

“Wow! Nice.” Vinyl tries to rush in.

Viola grabs Vinyl. “Ah, ah, ah! Hold on.”

Now the parents are polishing the floor.

“Now we’re good.” Said Bandstand.

“My parents don't want us to get splinters.” Said Octavia.

“Ah.” Vinyl replied.

********

Vinyl and Octavia run out of the cabin and cheer.

“So, what should we do first? Go sledding?” Said Octavia enthusiastically.

“I’ll grab our sled.” Said Vinyl enthusiastically.

Bandstand grabs the two mares. “Ah, ah!” He dresses them up in warmer winter clothes. “There. Now we're good.”

“My parents don't want us to get frostbite.” Said Octavia.

“Ah.” Vinyl replied.

They waddle do the door and Vinyl can't reach her arm out to the handle due to her parka.

“Here. I've had a lot of practice with this.” Octavia opens the door with her teeth.

“What if I have to pee?” Said Vinyl.

“Not a problem. Just give me 15 minutes notice.” Said Octavia

********

Vinyl and Octavia are out in the snowy hills.

“Pilot to co-pilot, we are ready for launch!” Said the DJ with confidence.

They're about to go down when Octavia’s parents appear at the base.

“Ah, ah!” Said Bandstand and Viola stopping them.

Now all the trees have mattresses tied to them.

“Good thing we found that clearance sale on mattresses.” Said Bandstand.

Viola is wrapping Vinyl and Octavia up in bubble wrap. “And on bubble wrap. Now we're good.”

Vinyl is confused. “Okay...well, this is still gonna be fun. Here we go! Whee!” She doesn't even get the sled budging. “Uh...why aren't we moving?”

“Oh, we called ahead and asked the groundskeeper to level the hillside.” Said Viola

“My parents don't want us to break our necks.” Said Octavia. Vinyl sighs in response.

Later, Vinyl and Octavia are having a snowball fight.

“Watch out, Octy! I'm gonna show you no mercy!” Said Vinyl grinning.

“Well, I'm gonna show you even less! Unless you want me to, in which case I totally will.” Octavia said sternly.

“Okay, whatever.” Vinyl rolled her eyes.

“Ready, aim, fire!” They shouted as they toss their snowballs.

Bandstand and Viola jump in front of the snowballs and take the hit. “NOOOOOO!!!” They shouted in slow motion

Vinyl facepalms. “What are you-what?”

“My parents don't want us to end up in the hospital because of an ice ball to the head.” Octavia said deadpan.

Vinyl grunts in frustration.

********

The girls are in the cabin on their phones. Bandstand approaches them.

“Who wants hot chocolate?” The stallion offers them some.

“Ooh, I do!” Exclaimed Vinyl.

“Me too, please!” Exclaimed Octavia.

“Here you go, girls. Enjoy.” He walks away.

They take the mugs, clink, and sip.

Vinyl stops sipping. “Um, this is kind of cold.”

“Yeah, my parents don't want us to scald the roofs of our mouths.” Said the grey mare.

Vinyl fumes with frustration. “Octavia, permission to speak freely?”

“Granted.” Octavia smiled.

“Look. Your parents are awesome, but this trip has made me realize that they are really overprotective.”

“Yeah, maybe a little, but they're just looking out for me.”

“Tavi, you're wearing a seatbelt on the couch!”

“My parents don't want me to get injured in an earthquake. We are only three states away from a fault line."

The two mares stared at each other for a moment until Octavia comes to her senses.

“Holy shamoly! You're right, Vinyl! This is…” She unbuckles her sofa seat belt. “...crazy! I'm gonna talk to my parents right now!”

“Go get 'em, buddy.” Said Vinyl patting her marefriend on the back for good luck.

Octavia gets up from her seat and walks up to the guests room.

The cellist opens the door. “Mom, Dad, you have a second?”

Bandstand is still polishing the floor. “Sure. What's up, peanut?”

“Bandstand! We agreed we wouldn't call her that in case she develops a peanut allergy someday.” Viola pointed out.

“What's up, uh...apple slice?” Bandstand gets worried. “Was the cocoa too hot? I knew I should have put in more ice cubes!”

“That's exactly what I want to talk about. I think...I think you guys are too overprotective.” Said Octavia. The parents gasp, holding each other. “With the couch seat belts, and the tree mattresses, and the bubble wrap…” The cellist continued as they gasp, holding each other again. “I'm not a little kid anymore. I can take care of myself. You don't have to worry about me so much.”

“Worry? We don't worry.” Viola grinned.

Bandstand gets out his phone. “I'm scheduling a group session with Dr. Wolf. We have to talk about this.” He speed dials him.

“No. You don't need to call Dr. Wolf. You just need to let go a little bit.” Octavia requested.

“What do you think, Honey?” Said Viola to Bandstand.

“Well, maybe we could try.” The stallion sobs and hugs Viola.

Mrs. Melody pats her husband on the back “I agree.”

“You two are the best. Thank you.” Octavia said with gratitude and then leaves.

Bandstand picks his phone. “I'm still calling Dr. Wolf. Just for me.”

********

Vintavia Scralody are up on the highest hill.

“Okay, sweetie, now the fun really begins.” Octavia said confidently.

“I'll sled to that!” Vinyl replied.

The two hoof bump and start sledding down the hill.

“Yahoo!” Shouted Vinyl in unison.

“Faster! Faster!” Shouted Octavia in unison.

Just then, the sled beeps and unleashes a grappling hook that latches onto the hill, leaving the pair puzzled. It's revealed that Viola pushed a button to make the hook go off.

“I'm so sorry. That wasn't supposed to happen.” Said Mrs. Melody.

Octavia walks up to them. “Well, that's a relief.”

“It was supposed to be a parachute.” Viola corrected.

“Dad, Mom, you said you were going to let go!” Octavia said sternly.

“We're sorry, Octavia. We're just not there yet.” Said Bandstand with concern.

“It's a dangerous world and we don't think you're ready to face it on your own.” Said Viola with concern.

“I disagree.” Octavia said disapprovingly while crossing her arms

“Why don't we revisit this in another decade?” Bandstand said sheepishly.

Octavia growls and stomps off irritated.

********

The next day, Bandstand screams, waking up and startling Vinyl who falls out of bed.

Vinyl is in slight pain. “I should have buckled up.” She rushes to the main room and slips on the floor. “Whoa! Smooth floors!” She crashes. “Oof!” She walks back to the Melody parents. “What's going on?”

Bandstand stammers and flails his arm while holding something and faints.

“Let me translate for Bandstand: Octavia’s in mortal danger!” Exclaimed Viola.

“What?” Exclaimed Vinyl.

“We found this note from her when we woke up.” Said the mother as she gives it to Vinyl.

Vinyl starts reading the note. “Dear mom and dad, I'm off to sled the Ramp of Insanity. I hope this will prove to you that I'm capable of taking care of myself. Love, Octavia Melody.” She has a look of horror. “Oh, no! What have I done?!”

“What do you mean?” Asked Viola.

“Well, after the buffed floors and the couch seat belt and everything, I kind of told her you guys were too overprotective. I'm sorry, I didn't think she'd take it this far.” Vinyl confessed looking guilty.

“Uh, it's okay, Vinyl. Just don't tell Bandstand.”

Bandstand wakes up. “Tell me what?”

Viola acts casual. “Uh, nothing!” She chuckles. “Let's just focus on stopping Octavia before she-”

Bandstand latches onto Viola, scared. “Don't finish that sentence!” He sobs.

“Don't worry, Mr and Mrs Melody. I got this.” Vinyl breaks out her phone. “Octy, do you copy?” She says with an echo nearby. “Wait! She's still in the house somewhere!” The three rush to the bedroom but don't find her there. “Oh. She just left her phone behind.”

Bandstand whimpers.

Viola hushes her husband. “Come on. We're going to the Ramp of Insanity!” She said with determination in her eyes.

********

Vinyl, Bandstand, and Viola eventually arrive at the ramp of insanity.

“There she is! I see her!” Exclaimed Bandstand pointing his hoof at the silhouette on top.

“Octavia, honey, don't do it! Just climb back down!” Viola called out, but there was no response or action “Oh, Honey, she must be paralyzed with fear.” She said to Bandstand.

“She gets that from me.” Bandstand admitted.

“We'll just have to go up and get her.” Said Vinyl.

“No no no. We'll go, Vinyl. I don't want you getting hurt.” Said Viola.

Vinyl has determination in her eyes. “No. I have to go. Octavia is my best friend, and I'm not just gonna stand here while she-”

“Don't finish that sentence!” Bandstand cried.

“Okay, we'll all go up, but very carefully.” Said Viola

Vinyl gave a disapproving look. They reach the ramp's ladder.

“I hope this thing is safe.” Said Mr. Melody.

“I'm sure it's fine. There'd be a sign if it wasn't.” Said Vinyl.

Signs that say Stay off, condemned, and a picture of a mare climbing being crossed off appear from under the snow. Vinyl glares at Bandstand and Viola before climbing anyway and they reach the top.

“We're here, buddy. You're safe. Everything's going to be-” Vinyl comes across a minimum height sign that says YOU MUST BE THIS TALL ---- TO PUT YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE. “...okay?”

“That's just an old sign! WHERE'S MY BABY?!” Bandstand shouted.

The wind blows the sign down the ramp which launches it into a nearby snowdrift, shattering it. This causes the parents to scream and hold each other.

Bandstand starts acting hysterical. “My baby could be lying injured in a ravine somewhere! We need to get off this thing and find her!”

As the three approach the ladder, it breaks.

“WE'RE TRAPPED!” Shouted the three mares as the word ‘Trapped’ echoes through the air.

********

Octavia arrives back at the cabin.

“Whew. Cold.” She sees no one there. “Mom? Dad? Vinyl? Hello?” She finds her phone and calls Vinyl. “Vinyl, come in. This is-”

Vinyl picks up her phone. “Tavi! You're okay!” Vinyl said with relief.

Viola takes Vinyl’s phone. “Where are you, hon? Did you go down the ramp?”

“Sweetie, did you break anything? Can you wiggle your hooves? Stay still! Don't move your head!” Bandstand said with concern.

“Guys, I'm fine. I didn't go down the ramp.” Said Octavia camly.

“You didn’t?” Questioned Viola.

“Oh, heck no. I got there and realized you two were right. That thing is dangerous, so I turned around and went back home.” Said Octavia.

“Oh, thank goodness.” Said Bandstand with relief.

“That was good judgment, hun.” Said Viola with relief.

“So, where are you guys?” Asked Octavia.

“Uh...funny story.” Said Vinyl sheepishly.

********

After Vinyl tells Octavia what happened. She immediately arrives at the ramp.

“Everyone! I'm here!” Octavia called out.

“Octavia! Did you call the ranger?” Called out Viola.

“I did, but I got his voicemail!”

“What?! Viola, our next vacation is Vanhoover, not the sticks.” Said Bandstand with determination.

“Don't worry! We don't need the ranger, 'cause I'm rescuing you!” Octavia grinned.

“Oh, no you're not! Go back and call the fire department, or-or the police department, or Nana Gabriel, but you are not coming up here!” Viola falls through a floorboard and Vinyl and Bandstand pull her up. “Okay, come up here. But please be careful.”

“I'm gonna say this one last time.” Octavia takes off her hat and puts on a helmet. “Don't worry!”

She grabs a grappling hook from her bag and latches it onto a snowdrift.

“Oh, I can't look.” Said Bandstand covering his eyes.

“Octy! What about your crippling fear of heights?” Vinyl said worryingly.

“I was trying not to think about that!” Said Octavia climbing.

“Forget I mentioned it!”

“It's okay. I'm just trying to concentrate.” Octavia goes to a tree.

“Honey, if you're thinking of climbing that tree, don't forget about your sap allergy.” Said Viola.

“I took my pills. For gosh sakes!” The cellist said slightly annoyed as she starts climbing.

Viola becomes worried. “Oh, this is too much. Now I can't look.” She covers her eyes.

“I still can't.” Said Bandstand still covering his eyes.

Now Vinyl is covering her eyes. “You guys are rubbing off on me.”

Octavia gets to the end of the tree, the three mares open their eyes eyes, Octavia ties a rope to it, and slides down it to the top of the ramp; she and her parents hug.

“That was very brave, hon. Even if it took five years off my life.” Said Viola with gratitude.

“We're not out of the woods yet.” Octavia takes out her sled. “Let's ramp this up!” She said confidently.

The ramp starts to break

“Quickly, everypony, get on. There's only one way down.” Her parents aren't sure as they hold each other. “You're just gonna have to trust me. Hurry!” Octavia shouted. Her parents and Vinyl get on. “Hold on to your flanks!”

“Way ahead of you!” Said Vinyl, Bandstand, and Viola.

They push off and shoot down, all screaming and launch off into the air.

“Since this is the end, there's something I need to tell you. I never liked your beef bourguignon!” Viola confesses to Bandstand.

“I don't go to the gym when I say I do. I go to the doughnut shop!” Bandstand confesses to Viola.

The parents and Vinyl all continue screaming and Octavia activates a parachute for the sled for a nice slow descent.

“A parachute! Good thinking, Octavia.” Said Viola smugly.

“I got the idea from you.” The cellist replied.

They eventually land safely.

“Honey, we owe you an apology. You obviously can take care of yourself.” Said Bandstand.

“Well, it's all 'cuz of you two. You taught me to always be prepared.” Said Octavia.

“From now on, we promise not to be so overprotective. And this time, we mean it.” Said Viola.

And thus, the three mares hug it out.

“Thanks. I'm lucky to have parents like you.” Said Octavia.

“I’ll give them a little privacy.” Vinyl grinned to the viewers.

The three mares grab the DJ. “Get in here, Vinyl.” They pull her in for the hug.

“Hugs!” They all cheered before walking off.

“Come on. Let's head back to the cabin for some actual hot cocoa.” Bandstand offered.

Octavia gets excited. “Really?”

“Well, hot-ish.” To Viola. “So, what was that you were saying about my beef bourguignon?”

“I can't remember because I'm still wondering why we bothered paying for a gym membership.” Viola said smugly.

“Touché.”

********

“Okay, Honey, ready to let go?” Said Viola.

Bandstand sighs. “Ready as I'll ever be.”

“Man, we are fantastic parents.”

Vinyl and Octavia are up on the hill.

“Pilot to co-pilot, we are ready for launch. Now the fun really, really begins!” Said Octavia.

“I'll sled to that!” Vinyl replied.

They hoof bump and sled down.

“All Right!” Octavia cheered in unison.

“Yahoo!” Vinyl cheered in unison.

“Faster! Faster!” Octavia cheered in unison.

They fly off an alcove, crash and laugh.

“That was awesome!” Laughed Vinyl.

“Let's go again!” Chucked Octavia.

Viola looks at this and laughs. “Looks like we're getting the hang of not being so overprotective, huh, Honey?” She sips her cocoa and gets no response. “Honey?” She sees Bandstand fainted again. “I'll get the smelling salts.”

Episode 7: Roughin’ It

The mane 6 were at Twilight's house watching TV with Vinyl, they are currently watching the Dream Boat.

“Will our captivating captain find her first mate, or will it be man overboard? Find out tonight as we set sail for love on...The Dream Boat.” Said the narrator on TV.

The mane 6 have their mouths open and squeal with joy.

“Vinyl, it's so much fun watching this show with you, you're like...one of the girls!” Said Applejack grinning.

Vinyl gasps as a flashback ensues.

Flashback to Vinyl time hanging with the girls. First, she hangs outside with With Applejack wearing putting mud on their faces.

“This mud mask is both cleansing and invigorating.” Said AJ.

The DJ giggles as her pours started to tingle.

Now Vinyl is helping Maud with her poem.

“Thanks Vinyl. I always wanted to check if my poems are boring.” Said Pinkies sister.

Suddenly Diamond Tiara comes towards them. “HEY! Someone put her funeral dress in the wash with all my pageant gowns!!” She yelled as she shows her splattered dress. She growls and stomps over to Maud, who pretends to die; she bonks her on the head. “UGH! I can't rip you apart if you're already DEAD!”

Now Vinyl is knitting something with Smolder.

“You got it!” Said the dragon impressed at what the unicorn did. “These accessories will make our outfits rockin'!” She tries on the headband she knitted.

They put on rock poses.

Now Vinyl is working on a poncho Rarity is wearing.

“Thanks, Vinyl! I can wear this poncho for all four seasons!”

Flashback ends.

Fluttershy enters wearing a pink apron and holding pink muffins. “Are you girls watching the dream boat?” She asked with excitement.

Vinyl grabs the remote in panic. “This show's lame. Let's watch guy stuff.” She changed the channel.

“HEY!” Yelled the mane 6.

The TV starts narrating. “A lifetime in the extreme wilderness has made Rip Hardcore as tough as a two-dollar steak.”

“Now this is my kind of show.” Vinyl grinned.

“Since when?” Rarity scoffed.

“Oh no, turn it back! We're gonna miss the anchor ceremony!” Exclaimed Fluttershy.

The mane 6 glare at Vinyl and start fighting her over the remote.

********

The next day, Vinyl and her marefriend Octavia are walking into the woods with their backpacks.

“Let me get this straight. You think living with the mane 6 has made you unmanly so we're spending a weekend in the extreme wilderness so we can turn into steaks?” Octavia questioned.

“Eh, close enough. Now are you ready to get extreme?” Said Vinyl.

“You know it!” Octavia cheered as they chest bump each other; then Vinyl starts to continue her descent into the woods. “Wait! Since my parents are visiting, I promised them I'd stay in their sight line.” At a nearby B&B reveals Bandstand and Viola sitting on rocking chairs waving to the girls. “It's supposed to be a really nice B&B.”

Vinyl facehoofs. “Tavi! How are we supposed to toughen up with your parents watching over us?” Vinyl complained as she drags the cellist into the woods.

“But Vinyl, they were willing to bring us some of their complementary welcome scones.”

The pair eventually approach a wooded area by a stream.

“Now this spot looks perfect.” Said the DJ.

Octavia looks over a sign near them. “But the sign says: No Camping here! Extreme Danger!”z

“Exactly. Extreme! Our first order of business: securing shelter.”

Octavia gets out a tent. “My parents used this tent on a safari last year. It has it own veranda.”

“Tough gals don't sleep on verandas, Octy.” Said Vinyl as she picks up some twigs. “They build their own shelter.”

Moments later and Vinyl and Octavia’s shelter simply consists of the twigs propped up against a tree.

“What a beaut.” Octavia said looking impressed.

“All in a manly day's work. Now, how about we rustle up some grub.” Said the unicorn in a manly like voice.

“Great.” Octavia picks up a picnic hamper. “My mom made my favorite: Swiss Chard Frittata.”

“Forget the frittata, babe. Tough gals drink soda.”

Octavia and Vinyl find a log and sit on it while drinking their Soda.

“Mmm-mmm-mmm! Good stuff, right?” Said the DJ feigning delight.

“Very...tasty.” Octavia said also feigning delight.

“I think I'll save the rest for later.”

“Yeah, breakfast. Or never.”

“Well, we're burning daylight he re. Better get started on our campfire.” Vinyl stood up from the log.

“Way ahead of you.” Octavia grinned as she gets out an artificial campfire. “This baby's got LED lights, sick flames and realistic crackling sounds.”

Octavia turns on the artificial campfire but Vinyl gives her an unamused look and turns it off.

“Octavia, tough gals make real fires.”

Vinyl and Octavia make several attempts to build a fire but to no avail; as a result, Octavia and Vinyl find themselves shivering on a log.

“R-r-really tough gals don't even need fire. They brave the elements.” Said Vinyl trying not to shiver.

Just then, Octavia makes a burping sound.

“Sorry! Must have been the Soda. Or the loss of feeling below my waist.” Said the cellist sheepishly.

“No need to apologize, Tavi. Tough gals let it all out.” Said Vinyl as she lets out a burp.

“Well, In that case...” The gray mare chuckled.

Vinyl and Octavia have so much fun belching until a bird drops from the sky. They glance at each other, believing that they should stop.

At night time, Vinyl and Octavia are laying their sleeping bags on the ground.

Octavia lets out a yawn. “All this extreme ruggedness has worn me out.” She sets up an inflatable mattress. “What level of firmness do you want, honey?”

“We don't need that. The ground will be our mattress.” Vinyl snarled.

“Oh, so extra firm.”

Vinyl and Octavia proceed to get into their sleeping bags, start shifting around in them and ultimately end up lying down on top of the inflatable bed inside them.

“We’re tough gals, not animals.” Said Vinyl as Octavia nodded in agreement. “I'm really glad we did this, Babe. Out here in the woods, away from all the girls. I'm starting to feel like a real man.”

“Can we cuddle.” The cellist offered.

“Sorry Octy, but tough gals do not snuggle.” Vinyl stated as she went to sleep.

Octavia just layed there, wondering if her best friend was going to change her life. But she shrugged it off and shut her eyes.

********

Morning time.

Vinyl yawns happily. “Nothing like waking up in-” she began before Octavia interrupts her.

“WATER! We're in the water!” Octavia cried as both of them scream.

“How did this happen?” Vinyl exclaimed.

Flashback to their bed being taken away by rising water levels, Flashback ends.

Vinyl and Octavia look at each unamused, but then they both notice a waterfall up ahead and scream in terror.

“Paddle!” They exclaimed.

As they frantically try to paddle, some familiar debris flows down the river.

“Hey, isn't that our shelter?” Octavia asked.

“It's making a dam!” Cheered Vinyl. The two high hoofed each other and celebrated. “We're saved, and all because we built our own shelter like the tough-”

Before the DJ could finish, The Inflatable bed blows up and the two are sent in the air screaming with Octavia landing in a bush.

“Vinyl! Are you okay?” The gray mare asked in concern.

“I'm fine, I landed on a really soft rock.” Vinyl replied. But suddenly a bear gets up in anger. “Not a rock, bear!” The duo proceed to scream in panic and run away from the charging bear, climbing a tree for safety in the process. “Ha, nothing two tough gals like us can't handle. Right Octy?” She nudged her friend. But the bear starts ramming the tree and sends the pair flying into the air screaming until they hit the ground. “Tavi! Are you ok.” She asked with concern.

“I'm fine, I landed on a really soft rock.” Octavia replied before bees come out of the hive. “Not a rock, a bee hive!”

The two proceed to running away screaming from the bees as they get stung.

“This is still nothing tough gals like us can't handle.” Vinyl said confidently before they stopped. “At least it's not raining.” Rain starts coming down. “Is that all you got?!” She shouted at the nature.

A mudslide drags them down the mountain as the duo continue screaming. Both of them start panting.

“Vinyl, love. I know this probably sounds lame to a tough gal like you but I'm hungry and wet and cold and scared and I kinda wish I were with my parents at the BMV eating welcome scones.” Octavia confessed.

Vinyl sighs. “So do I. I was kidding myself, Babe. I'm no tough gal. After all those years around all those women, it's too late for me. And I’m really sorry I dragged you into this, Octy.”

“It’s ok, I’m just glad we’re not dead.” Octavia smiled warmly at Vinyl.

“C’mon, let’s cuddle together on this nice soft rock.” Vinyl offered as they proceeded to do so, but the rock turns out to be a ursa. “Not a rock! Ursa!” Vinyl cried as the pair hugged each other and scream while the ursa roars at them. Vinyl suddenly gets an idea. “Octavia, quick, play dead!”

They pretend to be dead as the ursa checks for signs of life, then leaves when he thinks they're dead. They proceed to run away as soon as the bear leaves.

“Vinyl, that was amazing! How did you know to play dead?” Octavia said looking impressed.

Flashback to the Maud and Diamond moment.

“UGH! I can't rip you apart if you're already DEAD!” Diamond shouted.

Flashback ends.

Back to the present; Vinyl and Octavia panting.

“It's something I learned from Maud Pie.” Vinyl replied.

“Does she know anything about keeping warm?” Asked Octavia shivering.

“No, but Rarity does.”

Flashback to the Vinyl and Rarity moment.

“I can wear this poncho for all 4 seasons. The key is the faux fur lining.” Said the fashionable pony.

Flashback ends.

Back to the present; Vinyl and Octavia wear ponchos made out of leaves.

“Wow, it is so toasty.” Octavia complemented.

“The key is the birch bark lining. Now come on, Babe, we're going home.”

The cellist looks around. “Which way?”

“Why it's just…” The Unicorn looks around lost. “...This way!” They start approaching a moss. “Twilight said that moss only grows on the north side of trees.”

“My parents are staying at the north valley B&B. Follow that moss!” Octavia added as they take off running and stop in front of a hill, slowly glancing at the top. “How do we get up there?”

Flashback to the Vinyl and Smolder.

“You got it!” Said the dragon impressed at what the unicorn did. “These accessories will make our outfits rockin'!” She tries on the headband she knitted. “And if you braid the strands real tight, they're strong enough to use as ropes.”

Flashback ends.

Back to the present.

Vinyl starts tying a leaf rope. “Back two, over one.” She pulls rope to test it. “That'll hold.”

The two started climbing up.

“This is great, Vinyl. What did you make this rope out of?” Octavia asked.

Vinyl gasps realizing what the rope is made out of a moment later, Octavia and Vinyl are sitting next to a mud pit rubbing mud on their bodies.

“This should help the poison ivy.” Said the DJ.

Flashback to the Vinyl and Applejack moment with mud on their faces.

“This mud mask is both cleansing and invigorating.” Said AJ. The DJ giggles as her pours started to tingle. “It also soothes sunburn, poison ivy, and mild to moderate acne.”

Flashback ends

Back to the present, The girls come across a rock they can't move.

“How are we gonna move this rock?” Asked the cellist

Flashback to a Vinyl and Dash moment, as the latter struggles to move a trash can and makes struggling noises as Dash comes into the scene.

“Step aside, I got this.” The rainbow maned pony spits on her hooves and rubs them together, proceeding to grab the trash can. “You gotta lift with your legs, not your back. you see?”

She Throws the trash and she hits something while a Wilhelm scream is heard across them. Flashback ends.

Flashback to the present as the two girls nod at each other and move the rock out of the way. Vinyl comes across a log followed by Octavia. The cellist climbs over the log and tries to cross it, only for her to lose her balance and hugs the log to prevent herself from falling off while Vinyl tries to think of another plan.

Flashback to a Vinyl and Diamond moment as the former practices her catwalk as she curtsies her dress in her hooves while having three books on her head.

“How do you balance in those?” Vinyl asked.

“Eyes forward! Chin up! Flank clenched!” Replied the filly.

She grunts after showing a balance method. Flashback ends.

Back to the present where the duo are walking across the log safely.

“Good tip, Vinyl. It really works!” Said Octavia as she walks along the log smiling and waving.

“I don't think you have to do the wave.” Vinyl said deadpan as Octavia shrugs, air kisses and takes off behind Vinyl. The girls run through the woods until they arrive safely at the B&B. “Octy, we did it! We made it back!” Cheered the DJ as she falls to the grass and sighs in relief.

“I'm bushed. I'm just gonna sit down, and wait for my parents on this nice soft rock.” Said the cellist doing so, but Vinyl and Octavia remember their experiences with soft rocks and panic as the two held on to each other as they realize… “Oh, this one's really just a rock.”

********

Back at Twilight’s house at night.

Vinyl is talking to the viewers while working on cupcakes. “I thought spending so much time around girls as a tomboy was a problem, when actually it's just the opposite. If it wasn't for them I'd probably be moose meal by now.” She walks in the living room towards Octavia and the mane 6. “And now that I don't have to worry about what's manly or girly or any of that junk I can go back to enjoying this.” She offers muffins to her friends and marefriend. “Who wants strawberry muffins?”

The gang all say "I do" multiple times as they completely clean up the tray. They proceed to start eating the cupcakes as Vinyl sits in between them to watch Dream Boat and Octavia hugs her and Rainbow Dash rubs her hair.

Episode 2: Two Mares and a Filly

Derpy and Dinky hooves are at Vinyl and Octavia’s house as Derpy knocks on the door. The duo answers it and they open the door revealing their faces as they have blood shot eyes looking tired.

“Oh hi.” Said Vinyl waving tiredly.

“Aah! What happened to you?” Asked Derpy looking surprised. “Your eyes look like saggy oysters!”

“Well, long story short: Vinyl and I played video games for the rest of the night.” Replied Octavia.

“We only did it because of a long day of music playing and stuff.” Added Vinyl.

Derpy sighed. “Well, I’m glad you’re awake. I have to help Dr. Whooves with something big. In the meantime, I want you two to take care of dinky.”

Vinyl and Octavia glanced at each other and then back at Derpy.

“Why can’t Lyra and Bonbon do it?” Asked Vinyl rubbing her eyes.

“They’re busy.” Replied the Pegasus.

Vinyl groaned from being tired. “Alright, where’s the kid?”

The unicorn walked towards the duo and drew them a picture of big foot.

“Wow, that’s really good.” Said Octavia lying.

“We'll be back at four o'clock. Can you manage her till then?” Asked Derpy.

“Don't worry, We’ll take it from here.” Said Vinyl

“Thanks girls.” Said Derpy giving the pair a hug and then flying off.

“I think everything will be just…” Vinyl said as She and Octavia fall asleep, blacks out. “fine…”

********

Later in the day: Vinyl is putting together something that vaguely resembles a snowman made of fruit. When she realizes what she is doing, she screams in fear and inches away.

“Vinyl! What’s happening?!” Exclaimed Octavia in fear.

“Uh, I don't know, Tavi!” Exclaimed Vinyl in fear.

“Something's wrong with that! Check our symptoms on the Internet!” Suggested the gray mare.

“I'm not sure searching online for "fruit snowman surprise" would yield the most constructive results! WHERE ARE YOU?!” Screamed the Unicorn.

Octavia is in the living room with a toy that looks like Vinyl. “In the middle of losing my mind, I think.” She Answers as a panicking Vinyl runs in.

“Octavia! WHERE IS DINKY?”

Vinyl and start walking around the house calling for Dinky's name in panic.

Vinyl checks the oven. “Dinky?”

Octavia checks in the trash. “Dinky?”

Vinyl checks in the fridge. “Dinky?”

Octavia checks in a potato chip bag. “Dinky?”

They're in their room. Vinyl looks at Octavia disbelievingly, then smacks the bag away.

“We have to find her!” Exclaimed the white unicorn.

Octavia starts talking like she is drunk. “Or we dress me like Dinky, her parents take me back with them, I join their family, and they raise me as their daughter. Twenty years later -
Congratulations, Depry’s sister, you're gonna be a mother!”

“What?” Said a Confused Vinyl.

“Then I move to the suburbs with Pompadour, my rainbow frog husband, and raise a couple of windmills and…” Vinyl slaps her and she comes to her senses. “Yeah! We need to find her!”

The roommates go outside, walking drowsily.

“Should we just order a cab?” Requested Octavia.

“Yeah, that should help us cover a little bit more of the neighborhood.” Agreed Vinyl.

The two friends fix their postures. Vinyl and Octavia attempt to order a cab but they black out just as it is ordered.

********

The girls wake up in an upside-down police carriage at manehatten. They notice and fall down from their seats. They shout in fear as they realize what's going on. They hold on to each other while doing so.

”OFFICER!!! DO SOMETHING, PLEASE! DO SOMETHING!!!!!” Screamed Vinyl at the top of her lungs.

The carriage goes through a traffic jam, and somehow makes it out of there in one piece. Vinyl and Octavia are still hugging each other.

“OFFICER, WAKE UP!” Shouted Octavia.

The police mare woke up “Uh...Agh! Wh... Why did you guys wake me up?!” He Exclaimed.

“Because we're in a carriage sliding down the road upside-down.” Answered Vinyl as she dispels all previous traces of fear.

“Well, thanks. Now I have to deal with two traumatic crashes rather than one!” Said the officer complaining.

“What do you mean?” Said Vinyl.

The carriage crashes into a lamp post as Vinyl and Octavia are speechless. The girls pull the police officer out.

“What is happening here, Buddy?! It's like our lives are being edited by a thirteen-year old vlogger or something. One minute, we're here and the next thing we know, we're like over there.” Said Vinyl looking concerned.

“I'm not sure. But it seems like every time we blink, time skips forward. So I say we don't close our eyes until we find Dinky.” Suggested the earth pony.

“Agreed!” Vinyl nodded. Her phone vibrates as she pulls it out and reads it. “Your cab is arriving.”

But when it does, it crashes into the police carriage, which totals both in a big explosion which makes Vinyl and Octavia close their eyes.

********

When they wake up in the same location, Vinyl is punching someone and Octavia trying to stop her.

“No, stop it, stop it!!! Stop! No, stop it! ... Stop!” Yelled Octavia.

“WHAT?!!” Screamed Vinyl.

“I think we already got what we wanted…” Said Octavia.

“Dinkys in there?” Asked Vinyl referring to the briefcase Octavia is holding.

Money comes out of the case. Shocked, both mares shout.

“Where is she?” Panicked the Unicorn.

“More importantly, what do we do about him?” Octavia panicked gesturing at the pony lying on the floor: Sand Trap.

“But Dinky!” Yelled Vinyl.

“The innocent mugging victim!” Yelled Octavia.

“Okay, okay! We, uh, we...we... we make it look like it happened through natural causes!” Suggested The DJ.

“How?” Asked Octavia with an eyebrow raised.

Vinyl puts a note saying "ExERcise BLows". “There, like this.”

“Exercise blows.” Octavia reads the sign.

“...Yeah, maybe not. Oh, I know! We'll make it look like an accident!”

Results are shown: Sand Trap is in a canoe, grasping an oar as Vinyl looks impressively and Octavia concerned.

“There! A canoe accident. ...No, that's not quite right. ...Oh!” Vinyl puts on a radio and poses Sand Trap; he falls over. “This isn't working! What do we do?!”

Vinyl punches Sand Trap, reviving him. Both girls shriek in fear, holding each other as the elderly mare comes towards them, causing them to black out again.

********

The girls wake up at a fair, being roared at by Razor, the red dragon. Vinyl interprets this as a threat.

“OH YEAH, RAZOR?! WELL, IF THAT'S THE WAY IT IS, GET READY FOR A TASTE OF MY... Uh... MY BULLFROG'S HARP!!!!!” Vinyl Roared as did Razor. “BACK OFF!!!!!”

“Vinyl, why are you so angry?!”

“I DUNNO!!! I'M IRRATIONALLY ANGRY!!!!!” The unicorn Screamed

Razor roars again

Vinyl as she uses her toy as a slingshot. “COME AND GET IT, YOU HALLOWEEN TURKEY!!!!!”

Vinyl blacks out again.

********

Both girls wake up at their house... now looking a tad bit worse for wear. Derpy, Dinky, and Dr Whooves are in front of them. Derpy has a suspicious look on her face.

“I have to say, Ladies, I took you for a bunch of slack-jawed buffoons, but... You did a really good job!” Said the Doctor smiling.

Both girls look at each other, worried. After a bit of suspense, Dinky's revealed to be with them!

“Hello.” Said Dinky.

“Dinky, say goodbye and get your stuff. Bye, kids!” Said Dr. Whooves leaving.

Vinyl and Octavia wave after Dr Whooves. Derpy stays and grows more suspicious.

“What Happened??!” Asked the Pegasus looking stern.

“Uh, nothing! Why would you say that?” Vinyl asks sheepishly. Derpy angrily points to Vinyl’s black eye, the plush that looks like Vinyl, Octavia’s bruised lips, the snowman made of fruits, and the stuffed bullfrog playing a harp. “Okay, okay. We lost her.”

“Then what happened?!”

“That's the thing. We don't really know.” Said Octavia.

“I do. Said Dinky stepping in. “It started when I arrived…”

Flashbacks to when Derpy drops off Dinky to Vinyl and Octavia.

“Thanks girls.” Said Derpy giving the pair a hug and then flying off.

“I think everything will be just…” Vinyl said as She and Octavia fall asleep. “fine…”

Vinyl places Dinky on the couch. “Would you like an orange juice?”

“Uh-huh.” Replied the filly.

Vinyl tiredly walks to the fridge and opens it. Before she gets the orange juice, the fridge chills her and she starts singing while building a snowman made of fruit from the fridge.

🎵“Hey! Jingle dance! Jingle dance! Jingle in your face! Chilling out like sauerkraut who just caught himself a trout! Hey! Jingle dance! Jingle dance! Jingle in your face! Always…”🎵

Vinyl continues singing as Dinky confusedly stares at her. She then hears Octavia and walks outside.

“Vinyl! Put your glasses on! The sun will burn you!” Said The earth pony lazily as she raises Viny’s spare glasses on air. A cat runs up to Octavia who then proceeds to scratch her face, causing her to scream and jump through the window. Dinky follows Octavia inside.

Flashback ends.

Derpy sighs. “Okay, what happened next?”

“Then they started harmonizing…” Replied Dinky.

Flashbacks to Vinyl and Octavia harmonizing.

“La la la la laaa.” Sung Vinyl.

“La la laaa.” Sung Octavia.

“La la laaa la la laaa.” They sung both.

Vinyl and Octavia continue harmonizing.

“That went on for about twenty minutes before I got bored and went to the backyard. Then when I came back, they were gone, so I went outside.” Dinky said narrating.

Dinky goes outside to meet Vinyl and Octavia trying to order a cab while a police officer shows up.

“Hey! What's going on here? Jaywalking, huh?” Said the male cop as the two mares hopped in the vehicle. “What the... Hey!”

“Hey do you have any mints or water?” Asked Vinyl.

“What?! Who do you think I am?!”

“A one-star driver by the look of it.” Answered Octavia.

“Yeah, not surprising when you see the state of the back seat. Smells like a turtle tank in here.” Added Vinyl as she and her marefriend giggled together.

“Right. I'm taking you two downtown. Maybe a night in the cells will improve your attitude.” Said the officer taking off.

“Dude, this tune blows. There's no lyrics. Do you mind if I just…” Said Vinyl as she tries to "change stations" while the cop tries to stop her.

“What the -- stop it!” Exclaimed the male pony.

Vinyl fiddles with the radio, causing random conversations to come from it. The police carriage starts swerving, flips upside down, and slides down the road. Dinky watches.

Flashback ends.

“Mm, did they have to call the fire department too? 'Cause that song sounds lit! No? Okay.” Said the unicorn grinning.

“What happened next, Dinky?” Asked Derpy ignoring what Vinyl said.

“Well, they went through manehattan looking for me.” Replied the sister.

Flashbacks to when Vinyl and Octavia look for Dinky in town, Calling her name out loud. Sand Trap walks past, smells his breath, and eats some mints. However, he starts choking on one and tries telling Vinyl and Octavia to help him.

“What are we gonna do?!” Exclaimed Octavia shaking Vinyl.

“You need to give him CPR.” Requested Dinky.

“Ahh, thank you, Dinky.” Said Vinyl and Octavia.

Octavia tries giving CPR to Sand Trap’s suitcase while Vinyl tries to give CPR to Sand Trap by repeatedly punching his chest.

Flashback ends.

“Wait, you were following us the whole time?” Said Vinyl raising an eyebrow.

“No, Dinky was using the Force to appear to you as a hologram.” Said Derpy Sarcastically.

“Right, I’m sure there’s an explanation for that too.” Octavia said sheepishly.

“OF COURSE SHE WAS WITH YOU!!!!” Roared Derpy, Frightening the two embraced mares.

“Wha-what happened after that guy worked up and attacked us?” Startled Vinyl.

“He didn’t attack you, he hugged you!” Corrected Dinky.

Sand Trap hugs the girls with gratitude. “Oh, thank you so much, you both saved my life! Anything, ask me for anything you like and I’ll buy it for you!”

“I would like the golden twinkle in an old man’s eye as he holds his infant granddaughter.” Said Vinyl not thinking straight.

“What?” Said the confused elder.

“That went on for a while, but you finally settled for a... stuffed bullfrog that plays the harp.” Dinky narrated as the flashback ends.

“Okay, but what about the fight with Razor?” Asked Octavia with an eyebrow raised.

“That happened when you bumped into a charity worker who asked if you wanted to save a filly. They only wanted a couple of bits but apparently you decided to go above and beyond.” Dinky explained.

Flashbacks to when Vinyl and Octavia are at the charity fair. A few other ponies are lined up for a kissing booth, with Razor in front.

“This is all for you, Dinky. Okay, Razor, let's get on with it.” Vinyl puckered with her lips.

“Actually, I'm in line for Octavia.” Said Razor.

“Uh uh uh, sorry, but I'm the only one who's allowed to kiss Octavia. That's in the rulebook.” Said Vinyl as she displays two waffles with staples sticking them together. “Right here.”

“That's not a rulebook. That's two potato waffles stapled together.” The dragon pointed out.

“Well if that's how it is then just beat it!” Vinyl growled.

“Then I want my money back.” Asked Razor.

“It says on waffle two, no refunds!” Replied the Unicorn.

Razor roars again

Vinyl as she uses her toy as a slingshot. “COME AND GET IT, YOU HALLOWEEN TURKEY!!!!!”

Vinyl hits herself with the stick she was assaulting Razor with and falls down. Razor batts his eyes at at Octavia and goes closer to her as she gasps.

The flashback ends.

“Okay, that explains Octavia’s lips but not how we ended up back here.” Asked Vinyl.

“Oh, we took the bus.” Replied Dinky.

“Huh?” Said Vinyl and Octavia glancing at each other.

“Goodbye, now!” Said The filly in her happy tone as she hugs the musical duo before leaving. Vinyl, Octavia, and Derpy are the only ones at the door.

Vinyl yawned. “Well, now if you excuse us, I think it's best if we get some sleep and-”

“Oh, I don't think so. Not before I'm done screaming at you two!” Said Derpy stopping Vinyl and Octavia from heading inside the house. They froze looking startled, they turn around to face the Pegasus as she began yelling at them. “I COUNTED ON YOU, YOU GLUTE LORDS! YOU GOOF WIZARDS! YOU DORK PILOTS! YOU DOPE SANDWICHES! YOU...FOOL...TACOS! YOU MEAT MUFFINS…

Vinyl and Octavia look at each other and close their eyes.

********

They wake up at night, and Derpy is still there, exhaustedly screaming at The duo.

“...Slack jawed slime nuggets. You...” The Pegasus sighed already finished. “I think that's all I've got.”

“Sorry. Do you forgive us?” Said Vinyl sheepishly.

Derpy inhales deeply. “I’ll think about it.” She storms out.

Vinyl and Octavia walk inside and close the door hanging their heads in shame. They walk up the stars and into their room, they go on their bed and started snuggling.

“Well, she hates us now.” Said Vinyl.

“I don’t know If it’s official, Vinyl. Goodnight, love.”

“Goodnight babe.”

They gave each other kisses and closed their eyes.