The Compounds Of Harmony

“Oh, dear—look at the poor, injured animals!” cried Fluttershy, who caught sight of a whole population of helpless woodland critters trapped in, and scathed by, Plunderseed Vines.

“Oh, my heavens—the ground is all muddy!” shrieked Rarity, who stepped in a shallow mud pile.

Fearing for the animals, Fluttershy had to silence Rarity.

“I’ve dug in the dirt a couple of times!” realized Fluttershy, and dug some mud out of the pile to smother the Plunderseed Vines with it.

“I can use my horn!” realized Rarity, and moved the vines out of the way—without touching them—so that the animals could escape.

The pegasus and the unicorn helped each other first, so that they could both help the animals together.

“Not one step, pony intruders!” shouted Zecora, whose eyes were glowing white with wrath.

As if to prevent Applejack and Rainbow Dash from uttering a single word in opposition, the zebra added, “Absolute silence, ponies; away with you!”

The ponies, refusing to give in to Zecora’s demands, dragged her all the way out of the Everfree Forest to interrogate her.

“You do as we say right this dadgum minute and tell us the truth!” commanded Applejack.

“Yeah—you have some ’splainin’ to do!” confirmed Rainbow Dash.

Zecora’s eyes stopped glowing, and she told the ponies the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

“Speaking of Negative Nancy…” said Pinkie Pie, pointing to Trixie Lulamoon, who was not wearing her magician’s outfit.

“The Little And Powerless Trixie is at the mercy of Lord Tirek!” moaned Trixie.

“How so?” Twilight Sparkle asked the blue unicorn.

“He stole my magic,” answered Trixie, hanging her head in utter despair.

“Is it OK…” asked Twilight.

“…if we borrow your hat and cape?” finished Pinkie.