Later that day, Check sat at the library as he read a Daring Do book with Rainbow Dash. "I can see why ponies think this is a fantasy book." He explained as he turned the page.

Rainbow let out a soft laugh resting her back against his. "Yeah. But what's important is what you think." She paused her reading to look over her shoulder at him as he laughed.

"Dash. We live in a world with living logs, chimera, and who knows what else." He laughed. "I don't think even half the stories are as made up as ponies think they are."

Rainbow laughed and went back to her book. "You SO have to join me at the next con. We can compare notes on what is closest to the book."

Check gave it some thought. It did sound interesting. However, something in the book he was reading caught his attention. "Hay… Dash? If these books ARE accurate…" He bit his lip, not knowing how to put what he saw.

"What's up?" She asked, now looking over his shoulder. "Oh. I remember that chapter. That was when she went to that place… what was it? Drakeastan?...Centaurya? Something like that. What about it?"

"Look at this." He pointed at a small section of the picture that was on the page, prompting Rainbow to fly off and return with a magnifying lens.

She took a closer look and tilted her head. "I didn't notice that before… what does it mean?" She asked, letting him take a better look.

He took a few moments to examine the picture with the lens before replying. "It means she stumbled on something I doubt she even realized."

"Like what? A mystery?" She asked, now sounding more intrigued.

"More or less." He replied before smiling at her. The look on her face told him she wanted to look into this more. "I'll tell you what. After I get my new place started. We can look into the matter more. Deal?" The two shook hoofs before returning to their reading.

"Not that this isn't fun." The voice in Check's head groaned. "But it's been… What three days? I thought more would have happened by now. Where's the excitement the danger the-"

Just then the door swung open as Pinkie rushed in. "Come quick. It's an emergency!"

"That's more like it." The voice cheered.

"What's up Pinks?" Rainbow asked, looking as relaxed as she was before the interruption. Check for his credit was paying part attention as he examined the rather loud image in the picture. The stallion knew there was no way it was fake. And was happy that it was small enough that most overlooked it.

"Applejack needs help at the barn!" She replied. "And it's my turn to spend time with Check." Both ponies looked at each other sharing a look that screamed 'figures'.

After Rainbow gave Pinkie a sideways look she flew off leaving the two alone. Pinkie smiled and bounced over. "What you doing?"

"Reading Daring Doo." He replied as he flipped between pages. "What were you thinking of doing?" He asked calmly, as he criticized the picture again.

"I was thinking of making some snacks while you look at the picture with a horny beast on it." She chimed.

Check blinked and looked up at Pinkie who was across the room. "Wait what did you say?" He asked, remembering that he was looking at a different picture when she looked over his shoulder.

"Do you want to try a new shake I came up with?" She replied with a big smile. Check sighed as he rolled his eyes. Considering it was best not to question what just happened, he smiled and nodded. "Great. Be right back." Before walking into the other room she tossed him an old looking book. "Oh. You might find this book interesting."

Taking the hint, he picked up the book and started looking through the pages. He scanned each page carefully as he looked for key words and images that were in the Daring Doo book. About half way he stopped and saw what he was looking for. "Found you." He said softly before marking the page as Pinkie came back with the first of what was likely going to be many trays of candy.

"I don't know if I should count this as a round to see how much you can eat." The voice mused. "Or if I should start the next round."

"Please start it." He thought back.

"Very well. Oh… by the way. How do you like cotton candy?" The voice laughed as it faded away.

"Pinkie?"

"Yes?" She asked with a mouthful of what he hoped was ice cream.

"You'd tell me if a twitch happened… right?"

"Of course silly. We're on the same team. So of course I'll help you in Discord's games." She laughed, causing Check to facehoof.

"Great. Then at least I'll know if he's just trying to play with my expectations or if he…" Check paused as he saw Pinkie's eyes grow wide. She didn't need to say it. Check knew the real game has begun. "Get the girls." He instructed as he jumped to his feet.

"It's not that." She replied softly.

"Then what?"

"We need to get to Sugarcube Corner. Now!" She instructed as she used her tail to scoop everything up. Before disappearing out the door.

Taking a deep breath, Check put the books in his saddle bag before following her. As he walked down the street he noticed ponies rushing to hide inside as Pinkie shouted about someone coming. Narrowing his eyes he stopped a few feet from the door. Looking at it he saw five of the girls looking back at him. "What are you waiting for? Get in." Looking to the side he saw Twilight approach in confusion before getting snagged and pulled in by Pinkie as Rainbow kept an eye on him. "What are you… too late." She eeped before hiding inside.

Taking a deep breath he turned to see what had the girls so scared. At that moment the voice returned. "Let's play."

Author's Note

A bit of a random chapter. But I wanted to get it out of the way. Note. I'm not great with rhyme. So before I do the chapters with her. PM me if you're willing to help translate normal lines to something that she'd most likely say. Or a link so I don't bug you with every chapter she'll be in.