Ponyville Road theme 2
Turn 2/10
Twilight GO!
Twilight sighed with a mix of relief and determination. Her eyes were fixed on the distant star, and she couldn't help but think about her strategy to reach it. As she contemplated her options, she mused aloud, "I didn't win the minigame, but at least I'm closer to the star... I have thirteen bits, I only need seven more bits to have enough. If I land on a blue space, I can get three bits, and if I win the next minigame, it would be much better"
Twilight, with her eyes fixed on the floating dice above her. She hesitated, trying to calculate the perfect moment to hit it, her analytical mind racing. However, as seconds turned into moments, Rainbow Dash and Trixie began to grow impatient.
Rainbow Dash tapped her hoof impatiently and grumbled, "Come on, Twilight, it's just a dice. Give it a smack already!"
In a humorous tone, Trixie couldn't resist making a playful jab. "Rainbow Trash is right, the sooner you hit it, the sooner we can get going!" She chuckled, glancing over at Rainbow Dash with a sly grin.
Twilight, feeling the pressure from her friends, finally took a deep breath and gave the dice a firm hoof-smack. It spun in the air, and her determined hit caused it to reveal her roll. A eight
Twilight steadily advanced eight spaces, bringing her tantalizingly close to Carousel Boutique, where the coveted star awaited her. As she landed on a blue space, three bits magically appeared in her possession. Twilight mutter in mild annoyance, "Ponies without patience..."
Trixie GO!
Trixie, in her characteristic confident manner, contemplated her situation. She knew that reaching the star was a distant dream for her at this point, so she decided to bide her time, hoping that the star would be placed conveniently on her path by luck. With a self-assured smirk, she declared, "The great and powerful Trixie may not have a chance at the star now, but rest assured, luck will favor me at another time" Trixie rolled the dice and moved four spaces, eventually landing on a blue space near the costume shop.
Starlight GO!
It was Starlight's turn, and she decided to take a more laid-back approach, knowing that she had a long way to go before reaching the star.
"Hmm, if Twilight buys the star next turn, maybe I can steal it from her by buying something in the item shop," Starlight pondered aloud.
Starlight rolled a five and landed on a happening space, where Octavia Melody was playing her cello, filling the air with a beautiful melody. Starlight stood there, unsure of what was happening, thinking that her turn might be over.
"I landed on this weird space, but nothing seems to be happening. That's a good sign, I guess," Starlight mused aloud.
Octavia, growing annoyed, tried to get Starlight's attention by whistling and waving her hoof in front of her.
Starlight turned to look at Octavia, slightly surprised. "Are you calling me?" she asked.
Octavia let out an exasperated sigh and facehoofed "Duh!" she replied "You fell into a happening space, which means you have to come here for a challenge that I will give you"
Starlight approached Octavia, ready for the challenge. She listened as Octavia explained the task at hand.
"You have to collect those musical notes that are in the air by jumping through those clouds that are there," Octavia instructed, pointing to the clouds and notes in question. "The ones you collect will be the equivalent of the bits that I will give you, but you must do it in ten seconds"
The clouds were floating in the air, each with a cheerful expression on its face. Musical notes of different colors and sizes were scattered among the clouds, creating a whimsical and challenging obstacle course. Starlight could see that some notes were positioned higher and further away than others, making the challenge more difficult.
Starlight took a deep breath, focused on the task ahead, and prepared to jump through the clouds to collect as many musical notes as she could within the given time frame.
As Starlight began to jump from cloud to cloud, she quickly realized that the altitude and the momentum of the clouds gave her an incredible vantage point. With each leap, she soared high above Ponyville, granting her breathtaking panoramic views of the entire town. From this elevated perspective, she could see the colorful rooftops, bustling streets, and charming landmarks of Ponyville in stunning detail.
The sprawling landscape of the town spread out beneath her like a living tapestry, and she marveled at the picturesque scenery. She spotted familiar places, such as Sweet Apple Acres, Carousel Boutique, and Twilight's Castle, nestled among the lush greenery and winding streets. The sun bathed Ponyville in a warm, golden glow, casting long shadows that danced across the landscape.
Starlight's heart raced with excitement as she continued to jump through the clouds, collecting musical notes along the way. The exhilarating feeling of being so high in the sky, combined with the breathtaking views of Ponyville, made this challenge an unforgettable experience. It was as if she was exploring the town from a whole new perspective, and she couldn't help but smile as she embraced the magic of the moment.
As the final seconds ticked away, the musical notes in the sky began to vanish, leaving only a few stragglers that fluttered away like distant memories. The clouds, once filled with boundless energy, gradually dissipated, gently lowering Starlight back to the ground. With each descent, her heart raced in harmony with the fading adrenaline of the challenge.
Once she touched down on solid ground, Starlight trotted over to Octavia with a satisfied smile on her face. She stood before the cello-playing mare, ready to receive her prize for the notes she had managed to collect during her time in the sky. The experience had been thrilling, and Starlight felt a sense of accomplishment as she awaited Octavia's verdict.
"Wonderful, just wonderful, here are ten bits, I hope to see you again!" Octavia said happily, as she continued playing her cello.
Starlight graciously accepted the ten bits from Octavia, her smile widening at the kind gesture "Thank you, Octavia. It was a pleasure," she replied before making her way back to her original spot, her spirits lifted by the brief but delightful encounter.
Rainbow GO!
Rainbow Dash was furious at how Starlight got bits easily "Alright, keep giving her bits just for jumping, you'll see that you're not even going to beat me" Rainbow Dash's competitive spirit was burning even brighter now, determined not to be outdone by her friends. She eyed the dice with fierce determination, ready to take her turn and prove herself in the game.
Rainbow dash rolls three.
Rainbow Dash advances near the Ponyville fountain, Rainbow was more upset than ever by the low number she got and not only that, she lands on a red space losing three bits "AGAIN? This game is definitely rigged" Rainbow Dash's frustration grew as she landed on another red space, losing even more bits. She couldn't believe her luck in the game, and her competitive spirit was fueling her determination to bounce back and win the next minigame.
Trixie couldn't contain her laughter, rolling on the ground with tears in her eyes from laughing so hard. She found Rainbow Dash's frustration highly amusing "Rainbow Trash accept that you have no chance of winning, seeing how poorly you are doing in the game"
"Call me Rainbow Trash one more time" Rainbow Dash, on the other hoof, was seething with anger. Trixie's taunts were getting on her nerves, and she clenched her teeth, determined to prove her wrong in the next round.
"Rainbow Trash, Rainbow Trash, Rainbow Trash" Trixie said with a mocking tone.
"THAT'S IT" Rainbow Dash's face turned a shade of red as her anger flared, and she looked ready to explode.
"Sometimes I don't know if I'm playing with fillies or mares" Twilight rolled her eyes and shook her head, clearly exasperated by the bickering.
"Same here Twilight, this is going to be a long day" Starlight sighed in agreement with Twilight, her expression showing that she preferred a more relaxed and cooperative atmosphere.
Spike interrupted Trixie and Rainbow Dash so they wouldn't continue arguing "Calm down girls, save that energy for the next minigame. It will be a one versus three, Rainbow Dash will play alone while Starlight, Trixie and Twilight will work together as a team"
Rainbow Dash glanced at the other three ponies with a smirk, seemingly unfazed by the change in dynamics.
Starlight, Trixie, and Twilight exchanged glances, silently strategizing on how to work together effectively in the upcoming minigame.
And the roulette says... "Fast Food Frenzy!" Spike said announcing the next minigame.
Everycreature was teleported to the magical bubble world with the instructions.
Rainbow Dash said in a sarcastic tone "I hope you're all hungry because I'm going to throw you off the conveyor belt no matter what it costs me, it's a shame that someone athletic like me isn't on your team."
"The great and powerful Trixie is not going to lose, she is always one step ahead of anypony, especially you"
"Really? You're teaming up with a book addict, a pony who can't control her temper, and you who lost a magic duel twice in a row? That's definitely a no-go situation, but I'd still admire you trying to beat me even though the chances of winning are zero percent"
"You got bored of egghead and now you call me a book addict? Originality is not your thing, Dashie," Twilight retorted, rolling her eyes.
Rainbow Dash chuckled. "Hey, I call it like I see it. Besides, it's all in good fun."
Trixie chimed in, "Well, whether we're eggheads or ponies who lost a magic duel twice, we're still going to win this minigame. Just you wait and see"
Starlight added with a smirk, "Yeah, Rainbow Dash, don't underestimate the power of friendship and teamwork"
"It's weird to hear that from the pony who manipulated an entire town," Rainbow Dash said in a low tone, realizing that her words had struck a nerve.
"What did you just say?!" Starlight shot back, her voice edged with anger.
Spike quickly intervened, trying to defuse the situation. "Alright, alright, let's start the minigame before this turns into a full-blown argument," he urged, eager to shift the focus back to the game.
Inside the restaurant, the ponies marveled at the surreal surroundings. It was as if they had entered a fantastical eatery straight out of a storybook. The tables and chairs were colossal, resembling grand thrones fit for giants. The checkered floor tiles looked more like vast, sprawling fields, and the ceiling was so high that it disappeared into the distance.
As they looked around, they noticed the hustle and bustle of the Shy Guys and Koopas working tirelessly. The restaurant staff, even in their odd appearances, hurried about, serving enormous dishes of food to invisible patrons. The aroma of various dishes filled the air, making the ponies' mouths water.
Despite the peculiar atmosphere and their miniature size, the ponies were ready to take on the Fast Food Frenzy minigame with determination. They knew they had to navigate this unique restaurant landscape and avoid the onslaught of food items that Rainbow Dash, the solo player, would send their way.
"Ohhh Those strange creatures, I must study them!" Twilight's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she observed the Shy Guys and Koopas scurrying about. Her scholarly instincts kicked in, and she couldn't help but feel excited at the prospect of studying these strange creatures from the Mushroom Kingdom. She made mental notes of their appearances, behaviors, and interactions with one another, planning to research them later when they returned to Equestria.
Meanwhile, Trixie and Starlight exchanged bewildered glances, clearly out of their comfort zones in this unfamiliar environment. Trixie, despite her bravado, couldn't hide her unease, while Starlight wore a mix of curiosity and apprehension on her face. They knew they had to focus on the upcoming minigame, but the novelty of this world was hard to ignore.
Spike's whistle echoed through the restaurant as he shouted, "START!" The ponies snapped out of their initial surprise and sprang into action, ready to take on the challenges of the Fast Food Frenzy minigame. With determination in their eyes, they prepared to face the conveyor belt and the onslaught of fast food items coming their way.
Twilight, Trixie, and Starlight quickly began to gallop at a moderate speed, their hooves clattering on the conveyor belt as they tried to avoid the various fast food items rolling toward them. They kept their eyes peeled for obstacles and maneuvered skillfully to stay on their hooves.
Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash wore a mischievous grin as she used her athleticism to her advantage. With a flick of her hoof, she pushed an ice cream and a sizzling hotdog onto the conveyor belt, making it more challenging for her teammates to dodge the incoming food. Her competitive spirit was evident as she aimed to secure victory in the minigame.
Twilight had an unintentional encounter with the ice cream as she jumped onto it, resulting in a brief moment of freezing for the purple alicorn. Starlight, who witnessed Twilight's freeze, was taken aback, concern in her eyes. However, Trixie, fully focused on the game, remained oblivious to Twilight's predicament.
Starlight quickly warned her friends, shouting, "Oh no, Twilight! Trixie, watch out for the ice cream! Jumping on it will freeze you!" She hoped her timely warning would prevent further mishaps and keep the team on the conveyor belt.
Trixie acknowledged Starlight's warning with a determined nod, determined to avoid the icy trap.
Twilight, on the other hoof, had thawed from her icy encounter but still felt the lingering chill coursing through her body. "What just happened? I suddenly felt freezing cold," Twilight remarked, her voice tinged with confusion, as she continued to gallop alongside her friends on the conveyor belt.
Trixie quickly responded to Twilight's query, "You froze because you jumped on the ice cream. Avoid it!"
As she spoke, Trixie's attention faltered, and she accidentally slipped on a pancake, sending her tumbling over the edge of the conveyor belt. She couldn't recover in time and let out a dramatic "NOOOOOO" as she was eliminated.
Twilight and Starlight were left in shock, their focus interrupted by Trixie's sudden elimination. Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash found the situation amusing and couldn't help but laugh. "Enjoy breakfast, hahahaha!" she taunted.
With only fifteen seconds left on the clock, the conveyor belt was rapidly increasing its speed.
Starlight's determination burned brightly as she turned to Twilight. "Come on, Twilight, I know we can win this!" she encouraged, their chances of victory growing slimmer by the second.
As Twilight and Starlight continued to navigate the conveyor belt, Rainbow Dash used her strategic prowess. She placed a hamburger and some pancakes in their path – the hamburger sent the ponies bouncing backward, while the pancakes slowed them down. Reluctantly, Twilight and Starlight had no choice but to jump on the pancakes, their helmets getting dirty in the process. They couldn't help but feel somewhat disgusted by the grime.
The relentless pace of the game had left them both exhausted, and they decided to split up. Starlight veered left, while Twilight went to the right.
Rainbow Dash seized the opportunity to hinder Twilight's progress. She strategically placed a hot dog and an ice cream cone in Twilight's path. As Twilight jumped onto the hot dog, she slipped and lost her balance. Exhaustion overcame her, and she was eliminated from the game.
With only nine seconds remaining, Starlight was the last pony standing.
As Twilight tumbled off the conveyor belt, she encouraged Starlight with a determined voice. "I know you can win, Starlight. I trust you!"
With renewed confidence, Starlight pressed on, while Rainbow Dash continued to laugh mockingly. Rainbow Dash strategically positioned a hamburger and a shake in the corner, knowing that neither of these obstacles could be avoided.
As the timer ran out, Starlight found herself perilously close to falling off the conveyor belt, positioned just behind the shake. Rainbow Dash unwittingly began her victory celebration, triumphantly exclaiming, "YES, I WON! NOW THAT STAR IS MINE!"
However, Starlight made a strategic move, advancing just enough to become visible to Rainbow Dash, and she retorted confidently, "I don't think so."
"WHAT?!" Rainbow Dash's surprise was evident as her confident smile vanished in an instant. She hadn't expected Starlight to make such a last-minute move, and now the outcome of the mini-game was hanging in the balance.
Twilight, Trixie, Starlight WINS!
RESULTS
1st Starlight Glimmer 33 Bits 0 Stars
2st Twilight Sparkle 26 Bits 0 stars
3st Trixie Lulamoon 23 bits 0 Stars
4st Rainbow Dash 14 Bits 0 Stars
Turn 3/10
Twilight GO!
Twilight, buoyed by her previous victory, eagerly rolled the dice. As the dice came to a stop, it revealed a lucky seven. With a grin on her face, she made her way to the star space, her goal within reach.
Spike, acting as the game's host, congratulated Twilight on her progress. "Congratulations on making it this far, Twilight. Do you want to trade twenty bits for the star?"
Twilight didn't hesitate for a moment. "Of course!" she replied, handing over the required bits without a second thought. The star was now in her possession, and the other players could only watch as she secured her lead.
Spike's announcement caught the attention of all the players. The star had been relocated to the costume shop, and it was now just two spaces behind Trixie. Her calculating mind immediately kicked into action as she considered her options.
With a sly grin, Trixie spoke up, "Well, well, it seems the star has come closer to the great and powerful Trixie. Perhaps I can backtrack a few spaces and still afford it."
The game was getting more intense as the players strategized and vied for control of the precious stars.
Twilight, still confident in her strategy, continued her journey across the board. Her focus was not on reaching the star at the moment, but rather on waiting for an opportunity to acquire it at a more convenient location.
As she landed on a blue space, she collected three more bits, bringing her closer to her goal. With a determined expression, she pressed on, ready to seize the chance when it presented itself.
Trixie GO!
Trixie's turn was filled with determination as she rolled an eight and skillfully backtracked, heading directly for the coveted star. Her decision to make a strategic move toward the star was met with Rainbow Dash's sarcastic and taunting comment.
"What do you think you're doing? You must be living in la-li-lu-le-lo land if you think you can do that!"
"It's true Trixie, you can't do that, you have to follow the arrows that indicate the board or buy an item that allows you to go back" Spike said.
Trixie, despite her initial disappointment upon realizing the rules of the game, swiftly retorted to Rainbow Dash's taunts, determined to maintain her competitive spirit.
With a defiant tone, she shot back at Rainbow Dash, coining a new, rather cheeky nickname for her. "Hugh! Okay, the great and powerful Trixie will have her chance to shine. And Lamebow Trash, silence, those who come last have no right to speak."
The rivalry between Rainbow Dash and Trixie continued to simmer, adding a humorous element to the game as they vied for the star and each other's pride.
Rainbow Dash couldn't resist the opportunity to tease Trixie further. She retorted with a sly grin, "Oh okay, if only... LOOK, AN URSA MINOR BEHIND YOU!"
Trixie's eyes widened in panic as she frantically looked around, repeating the word "WHERE?!" in a surprised and alarmed tone. The memory of her fabricated victory over the Ursa Minor had clearly struck a nerve, and Rainbow Dash was quick to exploit it for her own amusement.
Amidst the laughter and amusement, Rainbow Dash continued to chuckle on the ground, tears of mirth streaming from her eyes.
Starlight, still amused, chimed in, "Trixie, darling, I can't believe you fell for such an old trick."
Twilight, sharing in the laughter, added, "How can I forget those times? These two ponies will surely continue like this for the remaining seven turns."
The group found themselves caught in a moment of lightheartedness, briefly forgetting the competition as they enjoyed the camaraderie of their friendship.
With a hint of embarrassment coloring her cheeks, Trixie brushed off the playful banter. "Yeah, yeah, whatever. Let's just get back to the game, shall we?" She was eager to move past the reminder of that embarrassing incident.
Trixie approached Derpy's store, where the cheerful mare greeted her with enthusiasm. "Welcome to my Capsule store! Below, you can see the descriptions of what each one does and their prices," Derpy said cheerfully, ready to assist Trixie with her purchase.
Trixie carefully examined the available options in Derpy's Capsule store:
Princess Celestia Capsule: This capsule would save her if she landed on a Bowser space.
Cozy Glow Capsule: It would allow Cozy Glow to steal a star from whoever landed on its space.
Queen Chrysalis Capsule: Falling on this space meant losing fifteen bits to Chrysalis.
Lyra Heartstrings Capsule: If she or somepony else landed on this space, Lyra would generously give them ten bits.
Trixie pondered her options, considering which capsule would be the most advantageous for her current situation in the game.
Trixie decided to purchase the Cozy Glow capsule from Derpy's store. She had a cunning plan in mind to strategically place it in Twilight's path and potentially steal a star from her. Trixie Hoofted over the required number of ten bits to Derpy and received the capsule.
"Thanks for purchasing, hope to see you again!" Said Derpy happily.
With her newly acquired item, Trixie continued her journey through the game board, eager to put her plan into action when the opportunity arose.
Trixie's luck landed her on a blue space, earning her three additional bits. With her growing stash of bits and her Cozy Glow capsule in tow, she continued her quest to reach the star and potentially outwit her fellow players in this magical game.
Starlight GO!
"Ha! The star is in my way, I just have to prevent Rainbow Dash from getting it, although why worry? She keeps getting low numbers" Starlight took her turn with a hint of confidence in her voice. She contemplated her strategy, confident that she could thwart Rainbow Dash's chances of winning the star. As the dice rolled and her pony moved, she hoped to make the best out of this opportunity.
Starlight rolls seven and found a crossed path. Starlight made her choice and moved towards the path where Trixie was. She was getting closer to the star, and her determination to secure it was evident. The red space didn't deter her as she focused on her goal.
Rainbow GO!
Rainbow Dash was sure she would get a high number this time, she still had some faith until when...
She hit the dice and got two, letting out all the anger she had pent up, while Trixie, Starlight, Twilight and Spike looked at her in amazement.
"WHY DO I STILL GET LOW NUMBERS, WHYYYYYY? ONE, TWO, FOUR, THREE, AM I GOING TO BE LIKE THAT EVERY TURN?" Rainbow Dash's frustration was palpable as she rolled a two on the dice. Her outburst echoed through the game board, drawing astonished gazes from her fellow players. It seemed that luck was not on her side, and her frustration continued to mount with each low roll.
Rainbow Dash advances and falls into a Happening space where Zecora was.
Zecora, with a cautious glance at Rainbow Dash's furious demeanor, began to rhyme in her usual mystical manner:
"In this game of chance, a question may enhance,
Answer right, and fortune may give you a chance.
Ask a query of your choice, be it large or small,
And perhaps, dear Rainbow, you shall earn bits for all"
"As long as it's not a math question..." Rainbow Dash said with sarcasm and anger on her face.
Zecora nodded and continued her rhyming:
"To win some bits, a question I will throw,
Tell me now, the Pillars of Equestria, do you know?"
Rainbow Dash still furiously knew the answer "Starswirl, Mage Meadowbrook, Flash Magnus, Somnambula, Mistmane and Rockhoof"
Zecora gave a nod and a smile, her rhymes still going strong:
"Congratulations to you, Rainbow Dash, it's true,
Twenty bits for your knowledge, now it's your due."
She handed Rainbow Dash the twenty bits, hoping this would improve her mood.
Rainbow Dash nodded at Zecora and Spike looking at Rainbow Dash with some concern even noticing the veins on her face.
"The next minigame is a free-for all, Treacherous Tightrope"
"So... if we fall into the abyss in this minigame, Spike, is someone going to save us or something?" Twilight said as she looked at the instructions and how this minigame seemed dangerous.
Spike reassured Twilight, "Don't worry, this is just a game. Falling into the abyss means you're out for this round, but you'll be back for the next one. No real danger here!" Spike added, "Plus, there's a friendly Fly Guy here who will help anypony who falls, so you'll be back in no time if that happens."
"Fly Guy huh? I have to meet that creature!" Twilight said excitedly.
The ponies couldn't help but notice Rainbow Dash's seething anger, but they also couldn't let it distract them from the upcoming minigame. They prepared themselves for the challenge ahead, eager to see who would come out on top in Treacherous Tightrope.
As the ponies navigated the narrow, precarious tightrope, Twilight, Starlight, and Trixie couldn't help but feel their nerves getting the better of them. They wobbled and teetered, desperately trying to maintain their balance. Their eyes were fixed on the path ahead, their hearts pounding as they inched closer to the finish line.
Rainbow Dash, on the other hoof, seemed surprisingly composed. She had a strategy in mind, and she was biding her time. When she noticed Trixie getting closer to the end, Rainbow Dash couldn't resist the opportunity to taunt her rivals. "ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR FIVE, SIX, SEVEN" With a loud and distracting count, she shouted numbers, deliberately trying to throw off Twilight, Starlight, and Trixie.
As the others momentarily lost their focus, their hooves slipped, and they tumbled into the abyss below. Rainbow Dash's devious tactic had worked, securing her victory in the minigame.
Rainbow Dash celebrated her win with a triumphant grin, while the fallen ponies could only sigh in defeat, knowing that they had fallen for Rainbow's trickery.
RAINBOW WIN!
Rainbow Dash couldn't resist gloating in her victory. She stood tall, wings spread wide, and proclaimed triumphantly, "Ha! You all fell for my trick, now let the bits rain on me!" Her boastful tone filled the air as she reveled in her win, relishing the moment of victory over her friends and challengers.
Twilight, Trixie, and Starlight exchanged glances, their expressions carrying a hint of annoyance at Rainbow Dash's antics. While they understood that competition could get fierce in these minigames, they couldn't help feeling a tad upset that Rainbow Dash had resorted to such a sneaky tactic.
As they prepared for the next turn, a sense of determination filled the air, and it was clear that the three friends were more than ready to face the challenges ahead, even if it meant dealing with Rainbow Dash's tricky strategies.
RESULTS
1st Twilight Sparkle 9 bits 1 Stars
2st Rainbow Dash 44 Bits 0 Stars
3st Starlight Glimmer 30 bits 0 Stars
4st Trixie Lulamoon 16 bits 0 Stars
Discord and Fluttershy had planned a tea party for today, but Fluttershy was in a bit of a hurry, since she received news from Dr. Fauna that the Crocodiles wanted to eat the snakes and frogs from the sanctuary. Fluttershy hated to cancel plans at the last minute, but this was an emergency.
Discord made his extravagant presentation to Fluttershy's house, with 2 clones dressed as soldiers and a trumpet, one of the clones opened the door and both played an intro song, while the original Discord walked across the carpet, towards Fluttershy in carefree way.
"Who's ready for a tea party?" Discord asked as he snapped his claws and made everything had generated with his magic disappear.
"I'm glad you came Discord... I hate to say this, but we'll have to leave the tea party for another day, an emergency arose in the sanctuary" When Fluttershy said that, she couldn't help but feel bad, but she was sure that Discord would understand, it's normal for these kinds of situations to arise.
"I... I see" Discord said as he folded his arms and looked away from Fluttershy.
"Cheer up Discord, you don't have to spend time only with me, you have other friends besides me" Fluttershy said with a lively tone.
"But we had plans for today... and I don't think your friends want to be with me" Discord said, right after Fluttershy walked up to him and hugged him. This raised Discord's spirits, he was not used to receiving this kind of affection, so a simple hug makes all negative feelings disappear.
"I'm sure my friends like you, just try to be more kind and considerate to others, without ceasing to be yourself, of course" Fluttershy said as she continued to hug Discord.
"I'm not used to it yet but I'll do my best" Discord said as one of his clones gave him a handkerchief to dry his tears.
"I hope you'll forgive me Discord, for having to cancel our tea party, I still feel bad about it" Said Fluttershy.
"You don't need to apologize for that, I understand, in fact, look at this" Discord with a snap, revived the inanimate objects in the room, they began to dance and sing a song about how sweet and cute Fluttershy is.
Fluttershy loved the song, you would never expect something like this coming from Discord, but this is what the power of friendship is capable of doing.
After that Discord and Fluttershy said goodbye and each one went their own way.
Meanwhile, Discord was thinking about what he could do for fun, thought about the role-playing games he used to play with Spike and Big Mac, but when Discord went to the farm, Big Mac along with Applejack were busy harvesting apples. Pinkie Pie said that she had cakes to deliver, Rarity mentioned that she had to make dresses for the new Sapphire Shores event.
Discord began to run out of options, until he thought of Rainbow Dash, had not visited her yet.
Rainbow Dash was relaxing by the Ponyville lake, enjoying her day off and the silence that invaded the place.
Rainbow was lying next to the tree, she was about to fall asleep, until the water from the lake shot up into the sky, causing it to make a small rain.
Rainbow was very confused and surprised, she proceeded to take off her sunglasses and gaze at the sky, she had no idea what could have caused the water to shoot out like that, there is only one logical explanation, but for Rainbow it was impossible to believe.
She observed a figure in the sky, it was more and less than Discord, the spirit of chaos.
"Discord...?" Rainbow Dash said as she dried herself from the water that had fallen on her from the little rain. Rainbow found it strange that Discord was going to see her, was it something serious? Did he have an argument with Fluttershy? She told herself in her mind.
"Exactly, it's me. I'll go straight to the point, I wanted to ask you just one thing" Discord said as he teleported right in front of where Rainbow Dash was.
"What is it about this time?" Dash asked as he looked at Discord with a raised eyebrow, Rainbow didn't feel like talking to him, whatever it was, she hoped it would at least be interesting.
"I don't have anypony to have fun with, so I was wondering if you wanted to go to a party with me, I need
four participants" Said Discord.
Rainbow Dash was confused, she didn't really know what Discord was referring to with four participants, and going to a party with him? In case it was strange that discord organized a party, Pinkie is supposed to be the pony in charge of that, but it was enough to get Rainbow's attention.
"A party and four participants, is it a kind of competition? If so, I think I'll go, I never say no to a challenge" Said Rainbow Dash, with a lot of confidence, sure that she would win whatever this "party" would be about.
"Excellent, we'll meet at the entrance of the Twilight castle in an hour, when I get the other players, I'll explain what this is all about, discord out" Said Discord, as he rose to the sky like a rocket and then disappeared.
Rainbow was excited by the idea of a party, but at the same time it has challenges, her day couldn't go better, after relaxing for a while, why not have fun with her friends? It was so much better than being alone all day.
Twilight was enjoying her day off, ordering books, she had already read absolutely all of them, the only thing left to do was order them by arrange it in creative ways.
"I already ordered them in alphabetical order, by categories, by those with the least to the most number of pages...I wonder-" Twilight was interrupted by something that caused all her books to fall to the ground and cause a mess.
She quickly turned around and realized that Discord was riding a train made of glitter in the air and that
it was also capable of generating railways on his own.
Twilight isn't surprised by the fact that he's driving a magical train in her library, but why he's doing it.
"Discord, in the name of Celestia! why are you driving a train in my library?" Twilight asked with a frown.
"Special delivery for Twilight Sparkle!" Said Discord evading Twilight's question, while Discord made a magical scroll appear over Twilight's head.
Twilight felt something fell on her head, immediately with her magic, she levitated the scroll in front of her, whatever Discord is up to, the answer would be right front her nose.
Your best friend Discord, invites you to a party in your castle in an hour, the reasons why I do this, will be revealed later, if you accept.
When Twilight finished reading the scroll, it instantly disappeared.
She made a mental note about what discord could be up to with all this, could it be a good thing or a bad thing? Still, it might add some excitement to her day, ordering books was the only thing she planned to do today, so why not play along with Discord?
"I will going to your so-called party, which is in my own castle" Twilight said in turn that she was annoyed looking at Discord with displeasure for continuing to circle the library with that train, and every time he blew the horn, it annoyed her even more.
"Splendid, I'll see you later. Next stop, Starlight and Trixie!" Discord drove to the roof, opening a portal out of the castle in search of Starlight and Trixie, they were the last remaining ponies to complete the four players.
"Wait, Starlight and Trixie?" Twilight asked surprised putting one of her hooves on her chest, was Discord really going to bring Starlight and Trixie? This gets more and more interesting, this whole situation filled Twilight's head with questions, she was determined to wait for the moment of truth. After thinking for a while, Twilight proceeded to order the books again, it really didn't bother her at all to do it again.
Trixie and Starlight were inside Trixie's wagon having a conversation about the date they had in Canterlot.
"I'm so sorry Starlight, I didn't think Canterlot food was so bad" Trixie said with her eyes downcast.
"I admit that the food was very bad and small, but at least I had fun with you, for me it is the most important thing" Starlight said with a laugh as she looked at Trixie.
Trixie looked up blushing "Aww Thanks Starlight, at least I realize it was worth it, because now I'm short on bits" Trixie said as she scratched her mane with one of her hooves.
"Next time invite me to a restaurant in Ponyville, you don't need to give me fancy dinners or buy me expensive gifts" Starlight said extending one of her hooves for Trixie to hold.
"You... You're right" Trixie nervously took Starlight's hooves, she wanted to kiss Starlight but Trixie was very embarrassed, Trixie wasn't very good at showing affection.
Starlight noticed how red Trixie was, so she decided to do the job for her, turning Trixie's head towards her, and kissing Trixie on the lips.
Nothing mattered anymore at that moment, they just concentrated on the kiss, with their eyes closed, feeling the lips of her marefriend.
"Love is beautiful" Said a sharp voice.
Starlight and Trixie pulled apart, their eyes widening at the sound of that voice.
"What was that?!" Trixie asked.
"I have no idea, somepony with a funny voice must be spying on us!" Starlight said as she looked around preparing her magic beam.
"It must be those weird fans who follow you everywhere, I was afraid that this day would come. The great and powerful Trixie is not ready for this"
"Nothing like that, I'm down here" Discord said, raising his claws to get the attention of Trixie and Starlight.
Both mares looked down and saw a miniature Discord, they supposed that he wanted something, but what bothered them is that he was there without saying anything, while the couple was in their moment.
"Discord? what do you want?" Trixie asked surprised for his unexpected visit.
"I suppose he wants me to shoot him another beam" Starlight said in a threatening tone.
"Control your temper Starlight, I just wanted to invite you both to a party at Twilight's castle"
Both mares looked at each other at the same time, confused, both said at the same time "A party"?
"Yes, a party, I'll tell you what it's about later, if you want to go, we'll be waiting for you at the castle entrance"
Hearing Discord speak in that sharp tone made Trixie laugh, she couldn't hold back her laughter "I'm sorry, it's just funny when you talk like that. I'll go as long as my great and powerful marefriend goes with me, it wouldn't be the same without her"
Both mare blushed and looked away from each other. Discord didn't like these environments so he teleported, anyway Discord already received the answer he wanted, the only thing left was to go to the castle to wait for the arrival of Rainbow Dash, Trixie and Starlight.
"Are you sure you want to go? Wouldn't you like to stay and chat in your wagon?" Starlight asked unsure about the invitation from Discord.
"Yeah! we can save the talk for later, who knows, it might be fun and make up for what happened to those restaurants" Said Trixie.
Starlight chuckles "You still with that. But if you want to go to that party, I'll go with you, it can't be that bad"
Everypony was already gathered in Twilight's castle, ready to start the party.
They were in the same room where the cutie map is located.
In those moments when Discord had left the castle to gather Trixie and Starlight, Twilight told Spike everything. Spike already knew what Discord was up to, since this type of party had already been done together with him and Big Mac when they had the entire castle to themselves.
This time it would be different, Discord wanted to see how Twilight and her friends would react, to the different minigames and challenges they would have to face, and who would be the superstar, maybe Twilight can also learn something new about friendship.
Discord explained the following "The four of you must advance on a board, to advance on the board, you must hit a magic dice that will float above you, it will indicate the number of steps you will advance, I don't want you all to cheat by taking more or less steps than that indicates the dice. The main objective of the game is to gather more than 20 or more bits to buy a star, bits that will be obtained by winning minigames, there are several types of minigames, free-for-all, where each pony works alone, two versus two, you will work in teams, one versus three, a single pony will face all 3, duel minigames in which you bet bits and stars, and battle minigames, in which someone will collect a number of bits from yours, depending on the position in which you're at, you will be given more or less bits"
"In the one versus three minigames, don't you think that's a bit unfair? I mean, it's just one pony against three" Twilight asked putting one of her hooves on her chin.
"Those kinds of minigames are balanced so that neither of the two sides has more advantage than the other, for the pony that is alone, she must learn to work alone and those of the team of three, must learn to work in teams and coordinate if wants to win" Discord replied.
"To also add that players can buy items in a store to have more advantage, will have ten turns to collect as many stars as you can, at the end, will be given extra stars. And another thing to note is that the minigames will take place in another world, Mushroom Kingdom I think it was called, you might come across creatures you've never seen before. By the way, Discord, did you talk to Bowser about the party?" Spike Asked.
"Yes, Bowser said that he will be waiting for us on the board, I sent him a portal from his castle to the alternate version of Ponyville that I prepared for the game" Discord replied
The four mares processed all the information that Discord and Spike said, what most caught Twilight's attention, was it about the new world in which they would be teleported, the Mushroom Kingdom? It seems to be another kingdom far from Equestria, Twilight has read many books in her life, but nothing about that. Rainbow was excited about the minigames they would play, will they be sports, racing? and who
is Bowser? many questions invaded her head.
Starlight and Trixie stared at each other, wondering what they got themselves into, even so, they were willing to continue with the game, it could be fun and exciting, to spend it as a couple... or maybe not.
"You girls have any questions?" Said Spike.
"Well I-" Twilight was interrupted by Rainbow Dash "NO, LET'S PARTY ALREADY"
Discord snapped his claws, a huge book fell on the cutie map, the book absorbed everycreature, it was a kind of portal to a Ponyville board, it was the same as the original, only this one had colored spaces all over the floor, the spaces led from Town hall, to Sweet Apple Acres, it was a board of considerable size, it was not too big and not too small, as it was the first time Twilight and her friends played, Discord prepared a simple board.
The starting point was at Town Hall and continued towards the fountain.
Ponyville Road theme
The ponies looked around and noticed the spaces that were on the ground, they didn't know what they meant, thanks to Rainbow Dash who hurried up and didn't let Twilight to ask what each of them were for.
"I am Spike your host today, before starting the game, we must set the order in which our players will start!" Said Spike with a microphone.
Above the heads of the mares, four dice with numbers from one to ten appeared, the unicorns tried to hit the dice using magic and Rainbow Dash tried to hit it flying but they realized that their magic was not working, this left them with saucer eyes at four.
"What's going on? I can't use my magic!" Said Starlight.
"And I can't fly, no matter how hard I try!" Said Rainbow worried.
"You can't use magic here, unless you buy an item in the shop, that allows you to use magic only to get immediately to where the star is" Spike said in an annoyed tone. Seriously, what's the point of playing with magic? It would take all the fun out of it!
The mares weren't used to long periods without magic, but after thinking about it for a while, as long as the game was fun, they might let it go. Maybe it will teach them not to be so dependent on magic.
The mares hit the dice with their hooves, only Twilight remained, who was calculating the exact moment for the number ten to come out.
"Oh yeah! Rainbow Dash number one!" Rainbow Dash said, thinking that one meant she would be the first.
Trixie had rolled nine and Starlight six.
"Do you think that's a good number Trixie? I'm not sure if it goes from lowest to highest" Starlight Asked.
"Most likely it will be from highest to lowest, if Twilight rolls a number higher than nine, she would be the first and you will be third, poor Rainbow Crash hahaha" Trixie said, both mares were laughing at Trixie's response.
"What are you two laughing at? And Twilight hurry up we want to play!" Said Rainbow Dash impatient.
"Just give me a second" Twilight was doing impossible mathematical calculations in her mind, trying to figure out the exact moment when the dice shows nine to hit it, the numbers change every microsecond, if the nine came up, it could be her chance to hit in that microsecond that the dice changes to ten.
Twilight had rolled ten.
"Hugh Finally... The results are in, Twilight will go first, Trixie will go second, Starlight will go third and Rainbow will go last" Said Spike.
"What?! Are you kidding me? I got one, I should be the first" Rainbow shouted.
"That's not how it works Dash, it's the pony that gets the highest number to the lowest" Twilight replied correcting Rainbow.
Trixie and Starlight were dying of laughter
"That's not funny!" Said Rainbow Dash for the embarrassing mistake she made.
"Now that the order is decigh- decided, each pony will be given ten bits to start with, spend it wisely!" Spike said, holding back the urge to laugh too. "Here is the star, remember that it costs 20 bits" Spike announces showing the location of the star, it was in front of Carousel Boutique
Turn 1/10
Twilight GO!
Twilight hits the dice and rolls nine, she progresses until reaches Hay Cafe, lands on a blue space and receive three bits.
Trixie GO!
Trixie hits the dice and rolls four, moving forward until she reaches a happening space.
"What does this green circle mean?" Trixie asked confused, suddenly she heard a swarm of parasprites heading towards her.
"What the? AAAAAAAAAAAH" Trixie yelled very loudly, her voice became more and more acute that everycreature covered their ears. Trixie galloped until she reached Daisy Herbs, the parasprites had stopped following her, thanks to that, Trixie is now further from the star, don't gets any bits.
Starlight GO!
"I hope Trixie is ok... Guess those green circles make weird things happen, better be careful" Starlight said to herself.
Starlight hits the dice and rolls four, she doesn't care that rolled a low number, it's only the first turn anyway. Starlight advances until just ahead of the fountain that is near the town hall, lands on a blue space and gets three bits.
Rainbow GO!
"That's what you get for laughing at me hahahaha!" Said Rainbow making fun of Trixie.
Rainbow Dash rolls two, really didn't go very far. She lands on a red space and loses three bits.
"Are you for real? They took three bits off me!" Rainbow Dash said complaining, she not only has the last turn, but also in the first round, she just lost three bits, that discouraged her a bit, but she was still confident that she could climb more places, this was just the beginning.
Rainbow Dash will have to win the minigame and get higher numbers if she wants to reach the star before Twilight, for the moment the alicorn is the closest to the star.
"Let's go with the first minigame, it will be a free-for-all, let's see what the roulette tells us" Spike announces.
A magic roulette appeared in the sky, all the ponies were contemplating it, they saw several weird names that made them think what exactly they meant, none of the mares knew a minigame, so they hoped it would be an easy one.
And the roulette said: Track & Yield
Everycreature were teleported to a space full of bubbles, it was a strange dimension but it was only to give the instructions of the minigames.
in front of the mares, there was a bubble bigger than the others, which showed an image of what the minigame would be like. Spike was also present to give advice or if the ponies had any questions.
"Jump over the hurdles on the conveyor belt. The last pony standing is the winner" Twilight read aloud.
Twilight was worried about the "Last pony standing wins" what would happen if she lost? She hoped it wasn't something serious or that Twilight could get hurt.
Twilight was nervous that she didn't have the strength to ask him, Starlight would be the first to ask.
"Spike, what does that mean, last pony standing? Will something bad happen if we fall into the pit?" Starlight asked putting one of her hooves on her chin and raising an eyebrow.
"No, nothing will happen to you, in fact, there are minigames that may seem dangerous, but they won't hurt you seriously, Discord will make sure nothing bad happens to ya, I've played this before and I can tell you it's fun! It's your first time so I understand, but shouldn't be afraid ponies, just have fun. Also, when you all are on the conveyor belt, you are NOT allowed to side with the other player's belt, that is cheating, you must stay on the belt of the color that corresponded to you. With that said, we can start now!" Hearing Spike say that, made Twilight and Trixie breathe a sigh of relief, both mares were the most nervous about the minigame, but they could already be sure that nothing would happen to them, how Twilight would think that Spike was going to bring her to a game where she could be hurt?
The mares and Spike were teleported through the magic bubble. Spike was out of sight of the mares so he wouldn't be a distraction and they would just focus on the minigame. Spike and Discord were invisible making it impossible for them to be seen, Discord would just watch and Spike would give the indications of when a mini game ends or when it should start.
Meanwhile Twilight and her friends got on their respective conveyor belts. Of course, they didn't miss the opportunity to observe the place where they were, since the ponies were no longer in Equestria but in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Rainbow Dash stretched and exercised ready to gallop, she was sure she would win since she was the most athletic of the four. Twilight just got into position, prepared for whatever was coming. Trixie's nerves disappeared, just seeing Starlight next to her, they promised themselves that they would put her love aside and focus on winning at all costs.
Spike blew his whistle and yelled "START!"
The ponies began to gallop at a moderate speed since the conveyor belt didn't move that fast, the first obstacle had appeared, they all dodged it without problems, there were twenty-five seconds left, it felt like an eternity, Twilight was already beginning to feel tired.
An electrical obstacle had appeared, Rainbow Dash managed to dodge it, Trixie could barely jump, Starlight, despite being tired, also dodged it, the only pony who couldn't was Twilight, she jumped too late when her rear hooves hit the electric obstacle and got electrocuted "Nooaghgshgashahsgsa HAAAAAA" Whatever Twilight said and fell into the pit.
"I'm sorry, this minigame ain't for eggheads hahahah" Said Rainbow Dash while laughing.
There were only fifteen seconds left, Trixie was fighting against her tiring to stay in the game, she was also very sweaty, Trixie had never galloped so much in her life, when she tried to jump an obstacle, her left front hoof hit the obstacle, it wasn't an electric one, it caused Trixie to fall to the ground and since the conveyor belt was moving so fast, she didn't have time to stand up and fell into the pit.
It made Starlight feel bad that her marefriend lost, but she had to maintain the spirit of competitiveness, Starlight was afraid that their love affair could ruin the fun that the others were having. Starlight continued on her way, doing everything possible to win and have fun.
Only Rainbow Dash and Starlight were left, Rainbow thought of a strategy, and that was to slow down from time to time so as not to run out of energy. She also stayed on the edge of the pit to be able to react more quickly to the obstacles that the machine generated.
Starlight was sweating too much, that from time to time she had to wipe her face with a hoof, while she was cleaning herself, an electrical obstacle approached her, Starlight reacted late and was electrocuted, just when she fell into the pit, time reached to zero. "FINISH!" Said Spike very excitedly.
RAINBOW WIN!
"Oh yeah, I'm the winner, in ya face!" Cheered Rainbow Dash happily, raising her hooves to the sky. The other mares just sighed in annoyance, because Rainbow was going to start her show-off routine.
RESULTS
1st Rainbow Dash 17 bits 0 Stars
2st Twilight Sparkle 13 bits 0 Stars
2st Starlight Glimmer 13 bits 0 Stars
4st Trixie Lulamoon 10 bits 0 Stars
Author's Note
I know that I had said that I wouldn't longer do episodic fics until finish the others, this was supposed to be a One-shot, but the introduction was very long, more than I imagined, sorry for that.
Here I leave you with the comments of our players!
I won the first minigame, I'm the best! I may have started with the wrong hoof but I'm going to get that star faster than I can fly. To all my fans, comment with the emoji of myself if you want me to win.
Anyway, you should have seen Twilight's face when she was electrocuted hahahaha, that's the funniest thing I've seen today.
Keep laughing Rainbow, the pony who laughs last, laughs better, besides, I'm sure that not all minigames are going to be like this, some will require more brains than muscles, I would like to see you try. For all my fans, comment an adorable picture of me or just use the emojis of me.
That was unfair, just before I fell into the pit the countdown has already finished, I should have won too. I demand we play again! To my fans, do you think I should be treated this way? If you want me to win, comment "justice for Starlight" and let's make a rebellion together where-
The great and powerful Trixie sometimes she loses and sometimes she wins, Lamebow Trash will not have a chance against me, she was just lucky, but I can show her what I am made of. For my dear powerful fans, comment with the emoji of me with that strange face, that emoji does not make me look powerful, so better a fan art of me, showing how perfect I am.
