CYOA: A Day in Ponyville

You go entirely still as the sounds of that dragoness reach your ears. You hold yourself in place, too afraid to move or breathe as she emerges from her cave with a great yawn. She stretches out and scratches at her belly with one massive clawed paw.

She sniffs the air, causing you to gasp quietly, then turn about. Her scales shine like jewels, catching the morning light. You just need one of those! But she doesn't look like she's heading anywhere for a while. So you stay where you are, stock still.

You can feel the damp dew from the grass beneath you. You have to try not to fidget or move at all as the sun begins to warm your body.

She turns back towards the inside of her cave, tail thrashing for a moment. You glance at it. That could work. It'd be big enough for anything the jeweler wanted. But, well, dragon tails are pretty dangerous. If you tried to catch one, there's a good chance you'd end up in its mouth instead. You hold back a bitter laugh, hoping she knocks a scale loose on her own.

Finally, she does go back into her cave. You scamper down from your hiding spot, nearly tumbling in your haste. "That was too close."

You take the opportunity to charge after the dragoness and head deeper into the cave. Your eyes aren't on her, but scanning the ground frantically. Just one scale! It's an easy job, especially compared to dealing with the dragon herself.

You pick up a scale from the ground, only to drop it in surprise. The body heat still remains! That must mean you're in her nesting area! A heavy, droning snore reaches your ears. There is a light emanating from another chamber. The dragoness is still asleep, taking up most of the room.

Trembling with fear, you carefully pocket the scale and start tip-toeing your way out as quietly as you can.

As you slip away, you swear you can hear the sound of the dragoness' tail thrashing about in her sleep. You pick up your pace, soon breaking into a sprint for the outside. The cool mountain air kisses you as if to congratulate you. You did it! You have the scale! You rush back to town with a joyous laugh. Pinkie will be so proud of you!

You hurry to see Pinkie Pie, having accomplished the task she set out for you. Rushing into Ponyville, you zip towards the town square and her party preparations. "I have it!" You hold up the scale, showing off how it catches the light. "You wouldn't believe how big that dragon is!"

Pinkie skids to a stop in front of you, yanking the scale out of your hooves. "Great job! The others are getting their things. Your job now is to relax and wait for the party." She bounces away with a happy laugh. "Such a clever pony you are."

You:

A: Be bothered that Pinkie wasn't nearly as excited about your success.

B: Enjoy your newfound status as a dragon-conqueror!