Episode 3: Streamerlined

My Little Pony: The Mane 12 Adventures

Season 1, Episode 3: “Streamerlined”

“Urgh... my head-” Twilight said. She paused, seeing the blue pegasus on her. “Uh... hello?”

“Huh? Oh, sorry bout’ that!” The pegasus said, picking her up. “The name's Rainbow Dash, one of the best flyers in Zephyr Heights!”

“Wait... Rainbow Dash? The Rainbow Dash?” Twilight said, coming to a realization.

“You’ve heard of me?' Rainbow said, surprised, but she quickly hid it. “I mean, of course, you know! Uh, how do you know?”

“I heard that you were supposed to be clearing the skies for the Summer Sun Celebration?”

A white pegasus flew to the ground, a worried look on her face. She calmed down when she saw her friend was okay, but that didn’t stop her from asking questions. “Rainbow! My Celestia, you could’ve hurt yourself!”

“Yeah, yeah, I’m fine, Zipp!” Rainbow said, quickly doing a spin in the air. “Nothing’s broken!”

“Wait, wait, wait!” Sunny said, stepping into the conversation. “You,” she pointed to Rainbow, “You are supposed to be clearing the skies! But instead, you crashed into my friend!”

“That’s what I told her!” The white pegasus, Zipp, said.

“I’ll do it later!” Rainbow said, defending herself. “Practicing for the Wonderbolts is waay better!”

“Wait, Wonderbolts? The Wonderbolts? The fastest flyers in all of Equestria?!” Twilight said, shocked.

“Duh, who else?”

“Hah! Please, why would they accept a pegasus who can’t do one measly thing- clearing the sky!”

“Hey! I can do that, easy!”

“Really? You can do it, in... let’s say, ten seconds flat?”

“Try me,”

Cut to Zipp, holding a stopwatch, while Rainbow was doing stretches in the sky.

“Okay, Zipp! This here is going to be the biggest moment of my life!” Rainbow said, zooming in the air.

“And you do know this is just a really elaborate plan?” Zipp asked. “Anyways, are you sure that you can do this? I have faith in you and all, but you cannot clear the skies in ten seconds flat.”

Rainbow froze before she scoffed. “Oh, please. I obviously knew it was a trick! What do you take me for?” Rainbow rolled her eyes. “Plus, I’m not one to back down from a challenge, so... let’s do this!”

“Alright, if you’re sure,” Zipp said.

“Okay, are we ready?” Twilight said, cutting in the conversation. “We don’t have all day!”

“Wish me luck!” Rainbow said, planting her hooves on the ground.

“Three-” Rainbow spread her wings. “-two,” she put on a determined face. “-one. Go!”

Rainbow shot into the air, destroying clouds left and right. She flipped and twirled in the air, destroying ten clouds per second before she landed back on the ground—no clouds in the sky.

“Done, and done!” Rainbow said. “Okay, how many seconds was that?”

Zipp, Sunny, Twilight, and Spike checked the watch before their mouths hung in shock. Rainbow looked at their faces before she checked the watch herself. She smiled before she cheered. “All right! In all honesty, I was just winging it.”

“Oh, my Celestia- how? How!?” Twilight said, shocked.

“I guess that’s why I’m one of the best flyers in Zephyr Heights!” Rainbow chuckled. “You’re a laugh, Twilight Sparkle! If you wanna hang out, give me a call!"

Rainbow flew off, Zipp following in tow. “Huh...” was the only thing Sunny could say.

“Decorations,”

The trio were walking towards Town Hall. The building was huge, with pink windows on every side. A yellow ribbon, which complemented the brown pillars, surprisingly well connected to each pillar. The three entered inside, where they were greeted by a pink pegasus flying in the air, holding a phone in her hoof.

“Well, that is all for now, my Pippsqueaks! Can’t reveal too much, cause’ y’know, spoilers!” The pegasus laughed. “Anyway, stay tuned for the new hoof-polish that is releasing soon! And be sure to come and celebrate the awe of the raising of the sun! Pipp, Pipp, hooray!”

The three looked to the side and saw a white unicorn with purple hair and a light purple unicorn decorating every part of Town Hall. “Izzy, can you pass the ribbons, darling?”

The unicorn’s horn flared up, and a light purple aura surrounded the ribbon before it got moved towards the other unicorn. “Thank you, dear.”

The unicorn wrapped the ribbon around the pillar, before the light purple unicorn - Izzy - sprinkled glitter on it, much to the white unicorn’s dismay. “Whaat? You can never have too much glitter, Rarity!”

“Yes, I suppose so...”

Twilight walked around, admiring the decor. Even if it wasn’t finished, it was still a sight to behold. “The décor... it’s so... beautiful! This’ll be quick,”

Suddenly, the pink pegasus flew up to her face, a smile forming on her cheeks. “Hello! Hi!”

Twilight jumped back, startled from the action. She took a moment to compose herself before she spoke, “Uh, hi? I’m Twilight Sparkle, and these are Sunny Starscout and Spike. Princess Celestia sent us to check on preparations, and I’m assuming you’re in charge of decorations?”

“Obviously!” the pegasus replied. “I’m Pipp Petals, daughter of Queen Haven!”

“Wait... you’re Pipp Petals!?” Sunny said, shocked. Her expression changed from shocked to excitement as she began rambling. “Oh, my Celestia! I follow you on ClipTrot, YouHoof, you name it! I.. I’m such a huge fan!”

“Awe, great to meet a PippSqueak!” Pipp said. “Hey, why don’t I treat you three to some time at Mane Boutique?” She pulled out her phone and showed them a few pictures of her boutique/salon. It was a big light pink building, a sign with the company’s logo on the side. Various yellow streamers were hung because of her “Summer Sale” for the Summer Sun Celebration. “It’ll be great! You look like you need some rest and relaxation.”

“That’s very nice of you, but I don’t think-” Twilight was about to decline, before Sunny interrupted her.

“-we should pass on this opportunity! I’ve always wanted to visit, but I never had a chance to!” She turned to Spike. “Spike, are you coming?”

“Yeah, I guess.... only because there’s nothing else to do in this town!” Spike replied, crossing his arms.

“Well, that’s settled! Rares, Iz, are you coming?” Pipp called out. The two mares in question were tying up ribbons, sprinkling glitter... uh, just that.

“I’m afraid not, I’ve still got loads of work to do!” Rarity said, sprinkling glitter almost everywhere.

“Come on, Rares! It looks good enough!” Izzy said, putting a hoof over Rarity.

“I suppose you’re right...” Rarity said. “Very well, I do have stuff to attend to in the boutique.”

Cut to the six at Mane Boutique. Pipp, in a dramatic way, opened the door to reveal the bustling building. Ponies were everywhere, getting their hooves and hair done, and some were trying on outfits. “Welcome... to Mane Boutique!”

The three’s eyes widened at the beauty of it. “Woah... this is incredible!” Sunny giddily said, before a thought occurred to her. “Hey, aren’t you like a super famous pop star?”

“It’s just one of my many, many talents.” Pipp bragged. “But yes, I am a pop star.”

“Then why aren’t you helping with music prep?” Sunny asked. “I think I saw it on the list...”

“Oh, that? Yeah, Mayor Mare said it had to be like animal music, to like, really help with the summer vibes.” Pipp explained. “Plus, my D.I. Y streams are on trend!” [1]

“Huh,” Sunny said. Twilight was looking around before her eyes settled on one of the most beautiful dresses she’s ever seen. The long, white fabric with connecting gold lines ended on the end of the dress. Rarity noticed the purple unicorn eying the dress in awe and walked up to her.

“Isn’t this the most beautiful dresses you’ve ever seen?” Rarity asked.

“Of course! Not to say that other dresses in Canterlot are bad... but this? This is incredible! The hoovesmanship, the seams! Incredible!”

“I... thank you,” Rarity thanked, which made Twilight come to a realization.

“Wait, you’re the pony who made this?! You’re so talented!” Twilight complimented.

“Oh, it’s nothing, really! I just threw some fabric together- that’s really just it!” [2]

“Just threw fabric together? This is the best dress in the world! I’m surprised no one bought it yet!” Twilight said.

“Yes, well... not everyone sees your view.” Rarity said, looking downfallen. “This dress took me a week to finish! And do they know how much golden lining is? 20 golden bits!”

“Well, just because some ponies don’t see the artistic beauty that this dress is, doesn’t mean it isn’t good!” Twilight said. “Those ponies are obviously jealous of your sewing skills!”

“Oh, that means... a lot, thank you, Twilight.” Rarity thanked.

“It’s no problem, really,” Twilight said. “But, uh, I feel like me and Sunny should be going.”

Rarity nodded. “Of course, just let me get something.” Rarity went to the back of the salon. When she came back, she held a pink box tied in a golden ribbon with the Mane Boutique logo. “Here it is, the Mane Boutique welcome gift! Normally, Pipp’s the one who gives this, but I’m sure she won’t mind.” She put the gift into Twilight’s hooves, before the glasses-wearing unicorn looked up.

“Are- are you sure? I didn’t really do much to deserve this-”

“Nonsense, darling! And besides, we have more of those.” Rarity said. “Take it,”

Twilight was about to protest before another customer came to Rarity and she was pulled away, which left the unicorn alone to her thoughts.

“Byeeeee! Come back soon!” Pipp said, waving. “It’s been totes fun meeting you!” Twilight, Sunny, and Spike waved back before they continued on.

Once they were out of earshot, Twilight pulled out the gift she got from Rarity, which Sunny saw. “Ooh, what’s that?”

“Hm? Oh, it’s nothing much, just a gift I got from Rarity.”

“Isn’t Rarity just the most beautiful mare you’ve ever seen?” Spike said, unknowingly speaking his thoughts. “And to top it off, she’s the most generous!”

“Well, I suppose she is.” Twilight said. “Anyway, casanova, what’s next on the list?”

“Security,”

“Wait, security? Aren’t the guards gonna be supervising the celebration?” Sunny asked, confused.

“Well, yes, but Shining Armor has stuff to do in Canterlot. Becoming the captain has, apparently, a lot of paperwork.” Twilight explained. “Anyway, Spike, where is security prep taking place?” [3]

“The Sheriff’s office,”

“Okay... so, where is that?”

After searching around town, the three made it to the sheriff’s office. It was a plain white building, with a blue lining and a sheriff’s badge on top. The three entered inside, and when Sunny saw what was inside, she gasped.

“H-Hitch?”

A yellow earth pony stallion with teal hair turned around to see Sunny, Twilight, and Spike. He couldn’t recognize the latter two, but he knew Sunny. “Sunny? Sunny!”

“Oh, my Celestia! Hitch! It- It’s so nice to see you!” Sunny said, running to her friend.

“Likewise, it’s been... what, like, five years?” Hitch asked. “Uh, anyway, it’s so nice to see you!”

Suddenly, the white pegasus from earlier - Zipp, right? - stepped down from the second floor. “Uh, Hitch? What’s going on in here?”

“It’s you! You’re the pegasus with Rainbow Dash, right?” Twilight said.

“Oh, yeah. I remember you,” Zipp said.

“Wait... you know each other?” Hitch asked.

“It’s a long story, so... basically, Rainbow crashed into Twilight, and she challenged Rainbow to clear the sky in ten seconds flat...” Sunny explained. “Anyway, what are you doing here?”

“I’m helping Hitch with the security preparations,” Zipp said. “I have this... lead, and if it comes true, then Equestria could be in danger! Like, actually!”

“Right, she says that--” Hitch said before Zipp covered his mouth.

“Cut it out! I’m not crazy!” Zipp said. “I have solid evidence!”

“Myths and fairytales don’t count as evidence, Zipp!”

“Wait, myths... fairytales... Equestria in danger...” Twilight muttered, before she stopped. “Sheriff Hitch, I know it sounds hard to believe, but Zipp isn’t crazy. She’s correct!”

“Aha! Told you!” Zipp said smugly. “If Twilight - student of Princess Celestia - says it’s true, then it is!”

“What do you mean?” Hitch asked, suspicious. “There is no way it could be true! Mythical evil alicorns in the moon do not exist!” [4]

“Actually, they do,” Sunny said.

“Sunny, you really believe them?

“Yes, I do, Hitch!” She sighed. “Earlier today, me and Twilight found a book. Predictions and Prophecies inside told a story of two sisters and an orange alicorn. I’m sure you know it.”

Zipp nodded. “Okay, and normally, I wouldn’t believe it, but I had a... dream. I remember a little, but it told me of how I and eleven others will have to stop this danger. Crazy enough, it was an orange alicorn who was telling me this, and while there’s a small chance... I think that the orange alicorn is the same one from the story.”

“Wait, so because of a random dream... you believe it’s true?” Hitch said, speaking up. “Listen, Sunny, I haven’t mentioned it in any of my letters but... I have a son.”

“WHAT!?” Sunny shrieked. “You’re eighteen, Hitch! How do you already have a son?!”

“No! He’s a dragon!” Hitch said, defending himself.

Sunny stopped and sighed. “Okay! Okay, phew! I got worried for a moment, y’know?”

“Yes, and Sunny, I have to protect him. So, as much as I want to believe you... I can’t, for him and my town.” Hitch said, sighing. “I’m sorry,”

“No,” Sunny said. “It’s alright, I can understand why.” She sighed before she gave a small smile. “Hey, I’ll see you around soon? Me and Twi got stuff to do, and... yeah.”

Hitch nodded. “See you around, Sunny.”

Sunny walked out of the station, Twilight and Sunny following her.

“Sunny? Are you... alright?” Twilight asked, concerned for her friend.

“Yeah, yeah, I am.” Sunny said. “Come on, let’s just finish it up and we can go to the lighthouse.”

“Music,”

The three were at a beach [5]. Everypony was packing up or leaving. The only exception was a blue unicorn and a yellow pegasus, who was orchestrating a couple of birds. The three got closer to the two, and the symphony of music got louder.

“Isn’t it beautiful?” Sunny asked.

“Yeah, it really- woah!?” The unicorn jumped back, startled. The birds that the pegasus was orchestrating flew away, and the pegasus turned to see Twilight, Sunny, and Spike.

“Oh- oh, my! I’m so sorry- I didn’t mean to scare your birds!” Sunny apologized. “But you sounded good while they were still there! Uh, I’m Sunny Starscout.” She reached out a hoof and awkwardly smiled.

“I- uh, I’m Misty Brightdawn...” the unicorn timidly said. “I haven’t seen you around! Are you uh, new?”

Twilight nodded. “We’re here to supervise prep for the Summer Sun Celebration,” she turned to the pegasus. “And it sounds amazing!”

The pegasus muttered something, barely audible.

“Uh, what was that?”

She muttered again, but it was barely louder. “Nope, can’t hear you!” Twilight awkwardly laughed. The pegasus muttered it again, barely louder than last time.

Twilight awkwardly cleared her throat before she noticed the birds were back. “Oh! Looks like your birds are back. I’ll just... go?”

Twilight backed away before Spike ran up to her. “And we’re good to go! Music was the last one on the list, so time to go to the lighthouse!”

Suddenly, the yellow pegasus swooped Spike into her hooves, her eyes filled with wonder. “Oh, my! A baby dragon! You don’t look like Sparky [6], I’m Fluttershy, what’s your name?”

“I’m Spike!” Spike introduced. “It’s nice to meet you... uh, Fluttershy.”

“This is so exciting! I’ve never met another dragon before!” Fluttershy said. “What do you talk about? Food?”

“No way! That’s just a stereotypical lie from Canterlot and pony tales. Us dragons are much more complicated than stealing princesses or... uh, stuff!” Spike said, puffing out his chest.

“Oh! I- I didn’t know,” Fluttershy said. “My only reference is Sparky, and-”

“Don’t worry bout’ it!” Spike waved off. “You said you wanted to know what I talk about, right?” Fluttershy nodded. “Well, let me tell you!”

Twilight groaned as she walked to the lighthouse, with Sunny, Misty, Fluttershy, and Spike following behind. “I started out as a cute lil’ purple and green egg...”

While Spike started rambling about his life story, Sunny made conversation. “So... Misty, when you’d come to Maretime Bay?”

“Oh- uh, around two years ago?” Misty answered. “I wanted to see the world, I guess. Bridlewood isn’t all that lively these days, y’know?”

Sunny nodded. “Yeah, I’ve heard Bridlewood isn’t like Zephyr Heights or Canterlot.”

The group continued walking until they made it to their destination: Sunny’s old lighthouse. The light house - even for its old age - still looked to be quite intact on the side of the cliff they were on. “... and that’s the story of my entire life! Well, until today. Wanna hear about today?”

“Yes, please!” Fluttershy said, only to get interrupted by Twilight.

“Oh, wow! Look at the time- when did we get here so fast?” She forced a smile onto her face. “Well, we best get going! We wouldn’t wanna miss the celebration, would we?”

“R- Right,” Fluttershy said.

“Uh... good night!” Twilight rushed into the lighthouse and used her magic to pull Sunny and Spike inside before slamming the door on them. Inside, it was pitch black. Not one thing could be seen.

“Twi... you didn’t have to slam the door on them, y’know?” Sunny frowned.

“Yes, yes, I know! But we’re losing valuable time!” Twilight said. “Ugh, it’s pitch black in here! Where’s the lights in this place?”

Suddenly, the lights opened, and confetti rained down on them. Ponies were inside the lighthouse, all with party hats on or grabbing food from the buffet table. “SURPRISE!”

To be continued...

Author's Note

[1] - Yeah, so I know that Pipp’s like, a pop star and something, but I like the idea of having bird music, to fit the summer vibe that we just entered!
[2] - In this universe, Rarity’s designs aren’t that well known. So, she’d naturally be surprised when someone compliments her.
[3] - Originally, I wasn’t gonna have security prep, but a comment by Comickook gave me an idea!
[4] - Hitch will be surprised later!
[5] - Maretime Bay is - essentially - still a beach town. Don’t try to figure out the map, it’ll just make your brain explode
[6] - Sparky is older in the story and knows how to talk!

So! Here is the third episode! I know I said this wouldn’t take long to publish... but, it’s good quality! Right? So while I won’t promise when the next one will be out, it will be good quality!

Comments and constructive criticism are MUCH appreciated!