CYOA: A Day in Ponyville

You back away from the dragon, coiling as you back up towards the cave's entrance. "Actually, never mind. I don't need anything." You turn to leave, but hear a snort of flame from behind you. Your fur stands on end at the thought of it breathing fire. You break into a full gallop, a glint catching your eye. One of her scales, there, at the entrance. You dive down to scoop it up, only to skid along the ground outside as the female dragon emerges from the cavern.

Her nostrils puff out smoke. "What's this about?" She stops as she notices what you had picked up. "I will cook you! How dare you steal from me!"

"Steal?" You hide it under an arm. "Um, bye!" Arguing about it feels like a bad idea, and you scurry away with all the speed you can muster. You know you're still in danger as you head for Ponyville, but if you're lucky, you'll outrun her. The trees become denser as you draw closer to town.

You don't hear her flying overhead. You escaped! Victorious, you emerge onto the dirt roads of Ponyville. "Pinkie, I got the scale! But it was kind of dangerous. Still, that doesn't matter now! Here it is!" You proudly display your prize to her, expecting to be showered with praise and party favors.

But Pinkie is quiet. She takes the scale from you and adds it to a few other things on a sheet. "Almost." She paces back and forth. "Almost! We need one more thing, and it's a doozy. You've already done a lot, so I understand if you're tired." She pulls out a list. "But this is the most important ingredient."

"What is it? We've come this far. We're not giving up now!" You slap your hooves together to prove your point.

She sighs, rubbing her forehead. "Fine, fine. We're going to have to try to get a magical crown." She pointed at her head. "And I don't even know where to find one of those!" She squints with thought. "I guess a tiara would also work, but it's gotta be magic."

You:

A: March off to find a magical tiara!

B: You're done with that. Time to let somepony else handle this part.