Helping Hooves

by CandiedBlueInkSpots

Rating: everyone
Tags: Dragons, Slice of Life, Main 6, Changelings, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Adventure
Length: 2476

The Mane 6 help each other out, and have a blast doing some fun activities.

Featuring The Mane 6, (and possibly some other characters).. We have a fun, cute slice of life story where ponies help a friend out, AND/OR have fun doing day-to-day things. There might have some chapters based around the CMC, hey, who knows! Why don't you read and find out?

Published 2023-01-25 01:40:00 UTC
Last updated 2023-03-29 13:33:31 UTC

Pinkie's Cake

Author's Note

THOSE WHO HAVENT FINISHED MLP:FIM, POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD IN THE FUTURE!

Pinkie's Cake

LOCATION: SUGARCUBE CORNER'S KITCHEN

PONIES INVOLVED: PINKIE, TWILIGHT, MR. AND MRS. CAKE.

Pinkie huffed in annoyance. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't get the cake looking just right. "Man.. I can't believe Mr. and Mrs. Cake really just left for vacation on such short notice.." Pinkie had been icing the cake while talking. She turned to face her pet gator. "What do you think of this cake, Gummy?"

Gummy stuck his tongue out as a response.

"Hmm.. I don't really like it either," Pinkie sighed, but quickly sprung up again. "Ooh, maybe I should ask Twilight if she can help me!"

And like that, Pinkie Pie bounced off to Twilight's castle.

"Hey Pinkie, what'cha doing here?" Twilight looked at her friend, being a bit confused.

"HITWILIGHTSOTHEREWASTHISIDEAANDITSREALLYREALLYCOOLBUTITSALSOABITOFAFAVORANDIREALLYREALLYNEEDHELPANDIWASWO-" Pinkie was cut off short by Twilight. "Hang on Pinkie, slow down.. You're talking too fast!"

Pinkie inhaled quickly. "Twilight, this might be a teensy, teeny bit of a favor.. but.. can you help me out with running Sugarcube Corner?"

Twilight looked a little lost. "But, Pinkie.. What happened to the Cakes? Aren't they supposed to be running it?"

"But, Twilight!! The Cakes left for vacation! Now, I need help baking all those Cakes.."

Twilight thought for a moment and said, "Wait, so, the Cakes left you temporarily in charge of Sugarcube Corner.. and you need help baking?.. But, Pinkie, Isn't baking your strong suit?"

Pinkie shook her head quickly, "Nope, Nope, Nope! TWILIGHT, YOU'VE GOTTA LISTEN TO ME! I CAN'T BAKE THESE CUPCAKES!!!"

Twilight was taken aback by her sudden change of tone. "Well.. If you really need it.. I'll help you." Twilight, before heading out the door yelled, "SPIIIKKEE!! IM GOING OUT TO HELP PINKIE PIE!! REMEMBER TO DO YOUR CHORES!"

Just like that, Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle were headed for Sugarcube corner.

When they arrived at Sugarcube Corner, Twilight took notice of all the dirty pans on the floor and burnt cake on the ceiling. On the counter lay about 100 perfect cakes, ready to be frosted and topped with toppings.

Pinkie was excited, while Twilight was already quite overwhelmed. "Now," Pinkie chirped. "We frost them! Lucky for us, they all asked for a suprise!"

Pinkie handed Twilight a piping tool and told her to get icing.

Over the span of 2 hours, Twilight and Pinkie frosted the Cakes.

After they finished baking the orders, Mr. and Mrs. Cake waltzed in.

"Hey, Thanks for covering for us. Our flight got canceled and we had to walk back." Mrs. Cake laughed it off.

Mr. Cake chimed in "Hope you guys didn't have too much trouble."

"OHH. Oh no, It was nothing at all, really." Twilight politely chirped.

"Well, That's a relief," Mrs. Cake sighed. "Thought Pinkie would've burned out.. Well, Bye now! You ponies can go home. Thank you both!"

Pinkie and Twilight went home, exhausted. Weirdly, none of them could sleep, so Pinkie and Twilight watched several scary movies until they were very tired.

Scootaloo's Winter Loneliness

Author's Note

Hey, in this chapter, Scootaloo is an orphan. Why? Because I don't agree with the episode where her parents are suddenly revealed, after all those seasons, It seems lousy, and It doesn't fit my headcannon.

Anyways, long enough rant, Enjoy the chapter.

Scootaloo's Winter Loneliness

LOCATION: APPLE FAMILY HOUSE

PONIES INVOLVED: SCOOTALOO, APPLE FAMILY

Scootaloo lay inside the empty tree house. She, SweetieBell, and Applebloom had tried kayaking earlier today, Gosh, Why was it so cold??

Scootaloo knew it was the winter months, she wasn't stupid, but she was just irritated at this point. All of the other fillies were making snow angels with their mom and dads.

She didn't have a mom and dad. She envied those other kids who spended quality time with their parents. Because that was the life she had wanted.

In the harsh winter months, all Scootaloo had to keep her warm was a thin blanket. Her friends had begun to worry, and told her that they could come over anytime.

Scootaloo had always dismissed the idea, told her friends that she was fine, but, walking up to The Apples family home, Scootaloo grew tired of the harsh cold.

Immediately after she knocked on the door, Applejack swung her head open and said, "My, my! If it isn't Scootaloo.. Come in, Come in!"

Scootaloo was shivering when she had entered, and oddly enough, The Apples were eating.. some kind of soup?

Everyone looked up as Scootaloo entered the room. Applejack smiled as she introduced Scootaloo to her family. Applebloom's eyes lit up, out of both happiness and relief. Applejack escorted Scootaloo to a spare seat at the dinner table.

Scootaloo was huddled up some blankets The Apples gave her while Granny Smith was preparing her food. Everyone else at the dinner table was asking her questions, Applejack inquired "So, Scootaloo.. why were you outside at these times? and ..in that weather?"

Scootaloo was hesitant to reply. "Uh, I dunno.." she shifted nervously in the uncomfortable seat. She didn't like the topic brought up.

"But, Scootaloo, You told me you sleep every night at the clubhouse!" Applebloom pointed out.

Scootaloo wished she hadn't.

Applejack, after hearing that, looked quite concerned. "So, you've spent all of these winters.. in a wet, cold clubhouse, wrapped in a thin blanket?.."

Scootaloo blushed. "Y-yeah.." she had avoided eye contact with Applejack, not out of shame, but out of guilt.

Applejack's look of concern turned into horror. "Scootaloo. You could've died!! Im NOT letting you go back there. You'll be staying with us from now on. You're in the Apple family now"

An awkward moment passes, then Granny Smith comes back with a beaming smile on her face. "Here you go, dear! Don't let that go to waste!"

Scootaloo stared at it for a moment, poking the gloopy food with her fork.

Granny Smith smiled and chimed "It's apple soup!"

Huh? Did I mishear her? Did she just say apple soup ??

Scootaloo got tempted and tried it. Oddly enough, It tasted like Apple Sauce that had been warmed up. It warmed Scootaloo up, too, as she found herself no longer shivering and freezing.

Scootaloo actually quite liked the "apple soup" as she had found herself eating 3 full bowls of it.

Soon, though, after all the dinnertime chatter, Scootaloo had begun to get tired. She was shown her new bed, very comfy with thick wool blankets.

As Scootaloo laid down, she had one more thought before she drifted off to sleep; I love my new family.

The Abrupt Disappearance Of Twilight's Castle

Author's Note

Hey guys! This chapter will be a lil bit random. Hope you guys enjoy reading!!

The Abrupt Disappearance Of Twilight's Castle

On an average day in Ponyville, Twilight was walking around the marketplace. As per usual, Ponies argued on whether 3 carrots costed 1 bit or two bits. As she walked, Twilight felt funny.

Was she forgetting something?

and then it clicked.

"OH NO!! I FORGOT TO BRING SPIKE!" Twilight ran off to her castle.

Strange enough, It wasn't where she left it.. there had simply only left a shadow where it used to lie. Twilight realized that she had left Spike in there.

Twilight, fearing the worst, cried out "NOOOO!! SPIIIKKEE.." immediately after, a rustle was heard in the tree behind hee.

Who was that? Sure enough, It was good ol' Spike the Dragon! Though besides a few leaves and branches on him, he looked fine.

"Oh, Spike! You're okay.. Thank Celestia!" Twilight hugged him and looked relieved.

"Uh, yeah, why wouldn't I be?" Spike stared at her, confused? Twilight didn't know what to make of it.

"Spike, do you know what happened to our home??" Twilight eyed him up and down; she was looking for answers.

Spike tried his best to recall what happened in that short time frame. "Uuhh.. Well.. Twilight, our home grew legs and started walking away!"

Twilight grew wide eyes. Her shock turned into anger. "DIISSCOOOORRRDDD!!!"

Panning over to Discord, who was currently sitting in Twilight's chair by the map table. He was drinking tea with Fluttershy.

"So, um, Discord, are you sure you're not hurting anypony's feelings?.. I don't think it'd be very nice if someone walked up to where you live and started terrorizing your town!"

Discord clicked his tongue "Oh, hush, hush, Fluttershy. I'm doing Twilight a huge favor. Her house needed to be.. relocated, anyways."

Fluttershy looked out the window and sadly watched as Twilight's castle, which had grown arm and legs, was destroying Ponyville. She had tried making puppy dog faces at Discord, hoping he'll cave in and stop this, but Discord did nothing.

Twilight took the hot air balloon and flew over to Canterlot. She HAD to inform the Princesses about this!

The air had started picking up, which only worsened the labor it was to steer that thing.. after each few seconds, the wind gradually got worse and worse until Twilight was holding on for dear life, oddly, once she got to Canterlot, the wind slowed down.

Twilight raced to the Canterlot Castle. She busted open the door and quickly spoke "Princess Celestia, Princess Luna.. Help, Discord is terrorizing Ponyville with my castle!"

Celestia and Luna stared at each other for a moment before processing. "Very well then, Twilight. We shall go after Discord." Luna called as she escorted Twilight, herself, and Princess Celestia to Celestia's carriage.

The horses galloped over in the sky and then came to their destination. Discord. "PLAYTIMES OVER, DISCORD," Celestia yelled in her Canterlot voice. Luna joined in. "TURN OFF THE CHAOS, AND WE MIGHT GIVE YOU MERCY!"

Discord snickered, "What, gonna turn me to stone again?? Oh noo, I'm sooo scared of two egotistical ponies!"

Luna raised an eyebrow, looked to her Sister and nodded. Celestia and Luna both used their alicorn magic to stop this.

Discord was turned to stone(again), Princess Twilight's home was restored, and all was well. Both alicorns rode the carriage back home, and after a little bit of work, Ponyville was back to normal.

Twilight muttered, "this is why I hate Discord."

SweetieBell's New Hairstyle

SweetieBell wandered the city of Ponyville. Scootaloo was with Applebloom and her family, and SweetieBell was bored. Maybe she could help Rarity? Or.. maybe not.. Spending time Rarity was just as boring as how she felt at that moment.

SweetieBell kicked her hoof on the grassy streets. Ponies laughed and giggled with their friends. SweetieBell sulked and came across a bench next to a store. She sat there for a few minutes before another pony came out.

"I love it," cheered a pink mare with a yellow mane. "Now my hair looks oh so divine!!"

Somepony else stepped out. It was Rarity?!! What was she doing here??

Rarity waved goodbye and stopped to stare at SweetieBell. "Sweetie..?? What are you doing here?"

SweetieBell hadn't even noticed it was Rarity's boutique!

SweetieBell blushed. "Hey Rariiity," she stared at the floor and sheepishly grinned. " I.. um.. I was wooondering if youuu cooouuuld geet mmy mane donnee..?"

Rarity looked confused. "Sweetie, id love to, but your mane looks fine the way it is!"

SweetieBell sighed. "I knoww... but I'm SOO bored! I wanna do something new.."

Rarity bit her tongue. "Fine," and she suddenly lit up, "Lets get you stylish!!""

Rarity and SweetieBell trotted to the third floor of her boutique. It was a styling salon. Rarity whipped out scissors, a hair brush, and hair curlers.

"Now, what style do you want?"

"I want the cool standing up hair!"

"Wh.. Y-you mean the moh- *ahem* mohawk...."

Sweetie nodded.

Rarity looked pale. "Ooohhh-kay! Maybe it's not my preferred style... But if you like it.. then I guess that's what I'll do!"

Rarity guided sweetie to the purple velvety chair. Only fitting that she'd have a lot of purple.. right?

Rarity murmured to herself.. "I can't believe Sweetie is doing this to herself.."

"Alright Sweetie! I think your hair is done.. now, would you like.. hhhhaiiiir dyyye.…..?"

Sweetie felt somewhat bad for doing this, but, hey, she wanted it. Sweetie wondered what her friends thought.

"Oh, no thank you Rarity!"

Rarity grimaced as she let Sweetie outside. "Now, go play with your friends!"

"I will!"

Sweetie trotted over to where her friends were.

One look at her sent everypony into shock.

"Oh dear! look what that filly did to her mane" Cried a shoppony.

"outrageous!" Cries another.

Several ponies she passed by glared at her.

Sweetie was beginning to regret her decision..

Oh, man.. Should I really have done this?..

Sweetie was now galloping away from everypony. Past pony ville, past the Apple family Orchards, and into the Everfree Forest.

SweetieBell's hooves stung and pierced with pain. She was getting splinters.

What, made it even worse, was that there was a cockatrice. And it was approaching.

"Squaak!"

It's eyes cast at SweetieBell and she was turned to stone.

_________

Apple Bloom and Scootaloo had been wandering the path near the Everfree Forest.

Scootaloo nudged Apple Bloom and said, "Bet you five bits that you won't go in there. "

Apple Bloom frowned. "is that a challenge?"

"yup!"

"Find then, but I'm taking you with me.."

the pair looked at each other and yelled "CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS EXPLORERS FOREVER!!" and galloped into the forest.

.....

"ugh, whats this??"

"Ah have NO idea, but it's covered in dirt, mud, and twigs.. "

"SOO COOL! Let's take it with us, "

"Hey, Apple Bloom, whys this.. *grunt* so heavy?!.. "

Apple Bloom wiped the thing clean with her hooves.

It was Sweetie Bell.

"Oh Celestia! it's Sweetie Bell!! Ah can't believe it!!"

Sweetie Bell woke up. "My head hurts! "

Scootaloo gave her one harsh look and said., "Sweetie Bell, your hair is DISGUSTIN."

Muffin? Or.. Cupcakes?!..

Muffin? Or.. Cupcakes?!..

Derpy was delivering mail to Rainbow Dash in Rainbow Dash's fluffy cloud mansion. Rainbow dash stuck her tongue out and slammed the door.

Maybe she should've just put it in the mailbox?

Sigh.

Derpy skidded off Rainbow's clouds, dived down, gracefully spread her wings, and soared to her house.

Sadly, her flying skills had never been accepted into The Wonderbolts, as she had been called "unprofessional" and "show off-y"

She had grown tired of being the side character, though. Her wings ached, her hooves were bruised, and her feelings were hurt.

She had been aching for this for so long.

As she approached her home, she had to stop flight because of her wings.

So, she trotted on her muddy, sore, bruised hooves.

Her home was a wreck. Looked like an angry bear stormed through it. Cracks everywhere, bug infestation, ceiling tiles falling off, general destruction.

oh, to be the main character..

Derpy opened her mailbox.

Her application for Sugarcube Corner was accepted..!

Finally!!