The Irregular Misadventures of the Equestria Girls (Volume 3)

The sun shone brightly over the park as Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo spread out a blanket for a picnic with Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy. They had found a spot near the bridge, where a gentle stream flowed underneath, and the air was filled with laughter, the rustling of leaves, and the distant chatter of park-goers.

"This is gonna be so fun!" Sweetie Belle cheered, setting down a basket full of snacks.

"I can't wait to dig in!" Scootaloo added as Apple Bloom passed out sandwiches. Pinkie Pie was busy balancing plates on her head while Fluttershy, seated by a tree, smiled warmly at a squirrel that had wandered over.

But the peace didn't last long.

Everyone hears a buzzing sound that grew louder. It turns out the buzzing is coming from an innocent looking parasprite!

"Oh, it's just a little insect." Apple Bloom said, sheepishly.

"Oh, what's a little pathetic bug going to do? Eat like ants?" Scootaloo laughed.

Suddenly, a parasprite roared as it knocked the squirrel off the bridge and into the lake below with a tiny smack! Fluttershy gasped, eyes wide with shock.

“Oh no!” she cried, rushing to the edge of the bridge. "Are you okay, little one?"

But before she could help, more parasprites flooded the park in a swarm. One, carrying a large rock, dropped it onto a boat in the lake where a couple had been peacefully sailing. The rock crashed through the boat’s deck, splitting it in half. The couple barely managed to jump into the water before their boat sank into the lake’s depths.

Fluttershy approached to them, her voice soft and comforting. "Oh dear, I'm so sorry this happened! Please don’t be upset. It wasn’t your fau—"

Before she could finish, the couple—soaked and furious—let out an angry roar. They waved their fists at Fluttershy, blaming her for the chaos, even though she was trying to help.

"Get away from us!" the man yelled.

"This is all your fault!" the woman screamed.

Fluttershy’s eyes filled with tears. She tried to say something, but their harsh words stung too deeply. Sobbing, she turned and ran, disappearing into the trees.

"Fluttershy, wait!" Scootaloo called, but it was too late. She was already gone.

Pinkie Pie, however, wasn’t about to let the parasprites ruin their picnic. She puffed out her chest. “Not today, you pests! I’m on to you! Let’s see you try to ruin this party!”

The girls huddled behind Pinkie as she tried to fend off the parasprites with a giant cupcake. “Take that!” she shouted, hurling frosting at the buzzing pests, but it ate the cupcake, shocking the pink party girl. No matter how much she fought, the parasprites were relentless. One of them snuck up behind Pinkie and, with a quick gulp, swallowed the entire picnic spread.

“Oh no! Our food!” Apple Bloom gasped.

"And they spat on it!" Sweetie Belle cringed, as another parasprite spat slime across the remaining scraps. The sticky mess covered everything.

The group scrambled to their feet as a parasprite hovered close, choking and vomiting out a hairball right into Pinkie’s face. With a squelching sound, the hairball turned into another parasprite, multiplying right before their eyes.

"Ew, ew, ew!" Pinkie shrieked, wiping her face. “Run, girls! RUN!”

They all dashed away, leaving the ruined picnic behind.

Back at their clubhouse, the CMCs sat in silence. The once bright and cheerful day had taken a disastrous turn. Apple Bloom leaned on her hands, Sweetie Belle stared at the floor, and Scootaloo paced back and forth.

"I feel awful," Sweetie Belle said quietly. "Fluttershy was just trying to help, and now she's probably crying somewhere all alone."

"And Pinkie... she locked herself in her room because she felt traumatized. We haven't seen her since we ran back," Apple Bloom added, her voice heavy with guilt.

"They've both had their feelings hurt," Scootaloo muttered, stopping her pacing. "We have to do something. We can’t just sit around while those parasprites terrorize Canterlot City."

“But what can we do? Those things are everywhere,” Apple Bloom sighed, tapping her chin.

The girls sat in silence for a moment, thinking hard. Suddenly, Sweetie Belle’s eyes lit up. “Wait a minute! The parasprites came from Equestria, right?”

Scootaloo snapped her fingers. “That’s it! Maybe we can find something from Equestria to stop them!”

Apple Bloom suddenly spoke up. "Now hold on, girls. We can't just jump to conclusions. Let's try to fend them off ourselves first." she suggested.

"You're right, we can do it ourselves. That will somehow prove we're good exterminators." Sweetie Belle exclaims as Scootaloo sighed in disappointment.

"Alright, fine. Come on girls." Scootaloo said as she leads her friends to the park where the swarm happened.

They were in over their heads. What had started as a simple plan to rid Canterlot City park of a parasprite infestation had turned into complete chaos. The trio stood in the middle of the town square, covered in blankets and clutching bug repellent spray cans, trying to defend themselves from the swarm of parasprites.

“Ah thought this would work!” Apple Bloom yelled as she tossed a blanket over a group of parasprites, only for the tiny creatures to tear through it like paper. “These critters are stronger than ah thought!”

“They’re supposed to hate bug spray, right?” Scootaloo said, frantically spraying a cloud of repellent at the swarm. Instead of driving them away, however, the parasprites became agitated. Their buzzing grew louder, and to the CMC's shock, they began to glow with a strange magical aura.

“Uh… why are they glowing?” Sweetie Belle asked nervously, stepping back.

Suddenly, the parasprites began to swirl in the air, forming tiny tornadoes of magic. Before the girls could react, the parasprites dove toward the nearest towers in Canterlot City—one of the town’s newer constructions—and, in an inexplicable twist, they magically legitimated the towers, causing them to grow even larger and shimmer with magical light.

“What is even goin' on right now?!” Apple Bloom gasped.

Just when they thought things couldn’t get worse, the parasprites started grabbing towels from nearby market stands. With a mischievous gleam in their eyes, they began to towel-whip the CMCs, sending them tumbling backward.

“Ow! Hey! That’s not fair!” Scootaloo cried, trying to dodge the parasprites' attacks. Sweetie Belle squealed as one of the creatures got her right in the leg with a towel.

As the Crusaders scrambled to regroup, the parasprites, now emboldened by their new magical abilities, grabbed the cans of bug repellent from the girls. With surprising coordination, the pests sprayed the CMCs, leaving them soaked and coughing as they were pelted by their own defenses.

“Not the bug spray! We’re supposed to be using that on them!” Sweetie Belle groaned.

The parasprites, having thoroughly defeated the trio, buzzed away triumphantly, leaving the park in even more disarray. The Crusaders, dripping with bug spray and embarrassment, knew they needed help.

“We gotta go see Twilight or someone,” Apple Bloom suggested.

The trio headed to the lab, where they found Sci-Twi working on her latest experiment. The CMCs burst in, explaining the chaotic situation with the parasprites.

Sci-Twi listened carefully, adjusting her glasses. “That’s… unexpected,” she said, deep in thought. “The parasprites shouldn’t have those kinds of magical abilities.”

“We know! That’s why we need yer help,” Apple Bloom said, still wiping bug spray from her face. “Can you fix this?”

“I might know what’s going on,” Sci-Twi replied, pacing the room. “But first, let’s see if Rarity has any advice.”

The girls rushed to Rarity's house, but as soon as she heard the word "parasprites," she recoiled in horror. “Parasprites? Darling, I am a fashionista, not a pest control expert! And I certainly won’t go near those vile creatures! They’re absolutely dreadful.” She shuddered dramatically. “I wish you all the best, but count me out.”

With Rarity’s refusal, Sci-Twi sighed and turned back to the Crusaders. “Looks like we’re on our own.”

“Do you know what’s making them act this way?” Sweetie Belle asked.

Sci-Twi nodded. “Yes, I think I have an idea. It sounds like the parasprites got their magic from the portal to Equestria. If they flew into Princess Twilight’s castle and passed through the mirror, they could have absorbed some of the portal’s magic.”

“So… they’re powered up because of Equestrian magic?” Scootaloo asked.

“Exactly,” Sci-Twi confirmed. “I think I know someone who can help us. Give me a second.”

Sci-Twi quickly set up her interdimensional satellite and dialed a very specific number. “Discord? We need your help.”

The screen crackled to life, and Discord’s mismatched face appeared, looking amused. “Ah, the Crusaders! And Twilight Sparkle! What can I do for you on this fine, chaotic day?”

“The parasprites,” Sci-Twi said, cutting to the chase. “They’re causing mayhem in Canterlot City, and we think they got magic from the portal. Do you know anything about this?”

Discord chuckled mischievously. “Oh yes, I may have seen a few of those little bugs fly through Princess Twilight’s castle. Quite the spectacle, actually! The magic of the portal must have surrounded them as they passed through, giving them all sorts of fun new powers.”

“And you didn’t think to stop them?” Scootaloo asked incredulously.

“Stop them? Why would I do that?” Discord grinned. “A little chaos now and then is good for the soul. But since you’re asking nicely…”

“Please, Discord,” Sweetie Belle pleaded. “They were towel-whipping us!”

Discord raised an eyebrow. “Towel-whipping? My, my, that is creative.” He snapped his fingers. “Alright, I’ll give you a little help. Just use a counter-spell to siphon the magic away from the parasprites. Easy peasy.”

Sci-Twi took notes quickly. “Got it. Thanks, Discord.”

With a final wink, Discord vanished from the screen. Armed with the new information, the CMCs went back to their clubhouse to work on building their new weapons.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders (Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo) returned to Canterlot City, ready to exterminate those pests. When they arrived,something was off. The entire city was drenched in a thick layer of green slime. As they stepped off the bus, their feet squelched against the gooey ground, and the air buzzed with the familiar high-pitched sound of parasprites.

"Ugh! Gross!" Scootaloo exclaimed, hopping from one slime-covered patch to another. "What happened here?"

Apple Bloom scrunched her nose. "Looks like them parasprites are back, and they’ve made a mess of things."

Sweetie Belle glanced around, shivering. "It’s worse than last time. They're multiplying faster, and it’s like they’ve marked their territory."

The parasprites were everywhere, hovering above the slime, their tiny wings flapping furiously as they multiplied before the Crusaders' eyes. Armed with rayguns they recently invented (well, Sweetie Belle had built them based on an idea from Sci-Twi), they blasted away at the parasprites with Sci-Twi's counterspell, who screeched as they scattered in every direction. The spell on the rayguns worked like a charm, sending the swarming pests fleeing into the sky.

"Well, that wasn’t too bad!" Scootaloo boasted, spinning her raygun.

Just then, Sweetie Belle gasped. "Wait—one’s missing!" She pointed toward a single parasprite lurking behind a tree. Before the CMCs could react, the parasprite zipped into the sky, and with a menacing hum, more parasprites swarmed back into view, this time more aggressive than before.

The CMCs took a defensive stance as the parasprites, glowing with eerie red eyes, began to levitate a nearby tree. With a crackling sound, the tree lifted off the ground, hovering ominously above the Crusaders.

Apple Bloom gulped. "Uh, y'all... this ain't lookin' good."

Just as the tree was about to drop on them, a flash of light burst through the sky. Discord appeared, floating above with his mismatched wings outstretched, and sitting atop his back was Sci-Twi, who was riding him like a dragon.

With a snap of his talons, Discord sent the levitating tree flying in the opposite direction, where it exploded in mid-air. "Oh, my dear little Crusaders," he smirked, "you didn’t think you could handle a parasprite infestation all by yourselves, did you?"

Sci-Twi slid down from Discord's back, adjusting her glasses. "I thought the counterspell would work. It appears that the parasprites are invincible to Equestrian magic after all."

Suddenly, the parasprites’ red eyes glowed even brighter. Suddenly, their buzzing voices turned dark and gruff. "We will claim both Equestria and the human world as our own!"

The CMCs' eyes widened in shock.

"What the hay?!" Scootaloo exclaimed, taking a step back.

To their horror, the parasprites began to combine, their tiny bodies twisting and morphing until they formed a giant, grotesque robotic creature. "You’ve got to be kidding me!" Sweetie Belle gasped.

Discord, ever the lover of chaos, didn’t seem fazed. With another snap of his talons, he transformed himself into a giant robot as well, standing tall and ready for battle. "Well, if it’s a fight you want, it’s a fight you’ll get!" he declared, raising his mechanical fists.

The parasprite bot fired a volley of missiles directly at Discord. The explosion sent him skidding back a few feet, but he quickly recovered, charging forward and engaging the parasprite bot in a fistfight. Metal clanged against metal as they exchanged blows, the ground shaking beneath them.

"Go, Discord!" the CMCs cheered from below, watching the epic battle unfold.

Unfortunately, the parasprite bot had more tricks up its sleeve. It fired a taser-like bolt of energy, striking Discord in the chest. The electricity surged through his robotic form, stunning him. He froze, smoke rising from his joints as he collapsed to the ground with a thunderous crash.

"No!" Sci-Twi shouted, eyes wide with horror.

The CMCs looked on in shock as the parasprite bot turned its glowing red gaze toward them. Without hesitation, it stomped toward their clubhouse, raising a massive foot to crush it. The roof crumbled as the parasprite bot destroyed the building with ease.

The bot grabbed the CMCs' beloved TV, lifting it high into the air. With a cruel flick of its mechanical wrist, it tossed the TV upward and fired another missile, blowing the screen to smithereens in a dazzling explosion.

"Our TV!" Sweetie Belle wailed.

The situation seemed hopeless. Discord was down, their clubhouse was in ruins, and the parasprites had never been more powerful. But as the parasprite bot loomed closer, Sci-Twi narrowed her eyes, determination flaring within her.

"Discord!" Scootaloo gasped, sliding to a halt. The CMCs circled him, worry in their eyes. Sci-Twi followed close behind, her mind racing for solutions.

Discord opened one eye weakly, his mischievous nature dimmed but still present. "You girls... shouldn't be here. It's too dangerous."

"We don't care!" Scootaloo declared, her fists clenched. "If you're in trouble, we’re going to help!"

"Yeah!" Apple Bloom chimed in. "We're not lettin' ya face this alone!"

Sweetie Belle nodded, determination shining in her eyes. "We're the Cutie Mark Crusaders! We stick together!"

Discord smiled weakly but still shook his head. "This... this is beyond anything you’ve faced before. I’m on the brink of collapse. There’s only one way to restore my power, but it’s not without risk."

Scootaloo stepped forward, her eyes burning with resolve. "We’ll take that chance."

Discord sighed, as though he knew he couldn’t dissuade them. “Very well. There’s a code phrase. You must say it exactly like this—'Discord, Discord! Let our lights shine upon you. Unleash the chaos!'”

The CMCs exchanged glances before standing in a circle around Discord. In unison, they shouted, “Discord, Discord! Let our lights shine upon you. Unleash the chaos!”

A sudden, blinding light erupted from Discord’s form, enveloping the entire area. Sci-Twi shielded her eyes as the ground trembled. The chaotic energy coalesced around Discord, transforming him before their eyes. His weakened form faded, replaced by a towering, mechanical giant—the upgraded version of his mecha.

Now, the towering Discord-bot had wings made of crackling energy, a power laser-cannon mounted on his helmet, and a fanny pack that mysteriously opened to reveal a giant sword. Every part of the robot radiated power, with gears spinning and lights flashing. He's the newly-upgraded Chaos Bot now!

The CMCs stood in awe, their jaws dropping. “Whoa…” Scootaloo whispered, her heart pounding.

Suddenly, beams of radiant light shot down from the sky, engulfing the three girls. Sci-Twi took a step back, marveling at the spectacle. "Good luck, girls," she whispered, watching as the beams lifted them into the sky.

As the light carried them upward, their clothes shimmered away and transformed into their respective hooded uniforms.

• Scootaloo is wearing a sleek, black-and-orange jumpsuit with mechanical wings.
• Apple Bloom donned a suit of high-tech, farm-themed armor with golden accents.
• Sweetie Belle is suited up in a sparkling dress with glowing musical notes which shimmered with every move.

Once they're suited up, their hoods magically went up and hides their hair, which adds an intimidating edge. Baseball caps have materialized on their hooded heads with their pony counterparts' cutie marks shining on the front area. Their caps also mounts a mini laser cannon on the top.

As they touched down inside Discord-bot's fanny pack, Scootaloo yelled out, “Crusaders, ready for action!”

“Let’s get to it!” Apple Bloom added, her voice full of energy.

“Time to shine!” Sweetie Belle chimed in, her hands flexing in her new gear.

Within seconds, the trio flashed through the fanny pack, transported into the cockpit of Discord's upgraded form. Screens flickered to life in front of them and the controls seemed to hum with recognition as they gripped them. Discord's hologram appeared and his voice echoed in the cockpit.

“Welcome aboard, Crusaders. Let’s cause some chaos.”

With their new uniforms and newfound strength, the CMCs prepared for whatever challenges awaited them in the battle ahead. The chaos was about to be unleashed—on their terms.

The Parasprite bot, an immense mechanical nightmare, stood tall, its many-eyed frame glowing ominously. Without warning, it unleashed a blinding beam of energy—a massive laser blast aimed directly at the hulking Chaos Bot, piloted by none other the Cutie Mark Crusaders. From inside the cockpit, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle scrambled into action.

"Let’s see ya handle this, Parasprite scum!" Apple Bloom called out with a grin, flipping a switch on the console.

The Discord hologram raised his lion paw in the air, summoning his Sonic Shield. A shimmering, spiraling barrier enveloped the Chaos Bot just as the laser slammed into it. Inside, Scootaloo grabbed the joystick and turned it, twisting the levers on the console. The Chaos Bot’s shield deflected the laser blast, bouncing it back towards the Parasprite bot. The enormous beam collided with the insectoid menace, throwing it off balance.

"Rocket Fist, anyone?" the Discord hologram chuckled, snapping his talon claws, which has the Chaos Bot aim its lion paw fist aim at the parasprite bot. Scootaloo pushed a large red button and the Chaos Bot's armed fist shot off its arm with a roar. The fist rocketed toward the Parasprite bot, knocking it backward with a thunderous impact before flying back and reattaching itself seamlessly to the Chaos Bot’s arm.

"Whoo-hoo! Direct hit!" Scootaloo cheered, pumping her fist in the air.

But the Parasprite bot wasn't down for long. It shakily rose, charging forward with renewed fury, readying a headbutt. Apple Bloom slammed her hand down on the power controls. "Divert all power to them feet, Discord! We gotta dodge!"

With a graceful, chaotic twist, the Chaos Bot leaped aside, dodging the incoming attack. As the Parasprite bot stumbled past, The Chaos Bot delivered a powerful kick, knocking the giant bot off its feet. Sparks flew from its mechanical frame, signaling that it was weakening.

But the Discord hologram wasn’t done yet. He snapped his fingers, and in a flash, a microphone materialized in the cockpit, dropping into Sweetie Belle’s hands. She blinked, realizing what was coming next. "Oh, I love this part!"

Sweetie Belle raised the microphone to her lips and began to sing, her voice echoing through the cockpit. Outside, glowing music notes appeared in the air, swirling with magical energy, and fired directly at the Parasprite bot. Each note exploded on impact, further weakening the enemy.

"Alright, girls!" Apple Bloom commanded, her eyes gleaming. "Draw Power Sword!"

The Discord hologram grinned mischievously as the Chaos Bot opened its massive fanny pack. The mecha produced a gigantic sword. With a flourish twirl, he spun it in a dizzying arc, slicing through the Parasprite bot, which immediately began to morph back into its original form—dozens of ordinary, chaotic parasprites.

"Time to clean up," Discord declared as his right hand magically transformed into a large vacuum cleaner. The parasprites, now harmless and back to their small, fuzzy selves, were sucked into the vacuum, their energy drained.

With a snap of his talon, the Discord hologram teleported the Chaos Bot and the CMCs to Canterlot High. Near the mirror portal, Discord resumed his regular form with the CMCs standing by him. Discord was still holding the vacuum in his now-normal paw and with a mischievous grin, he aimed it at the portal and sent the parasprites flying back to Equestria.

On the other side, Princess Twilight and Spike were waiting. They quickly trapped the buzzing pests in a magical indestructible cage and Twilight sighed in relief. "Time to get rid of those pests once and for all!" Spike cheered as he and Twilight took the cage to somewhere deep in the Everfree Forest.

Back at Canterlot High, the Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered, throwing their arms around each other. They were still clad in their Super Chaos Bot uniforms, courtesy of Discord’s chaotic magic.

"I could get used to this!" Scootaloo grinned, admiring her jumpsuit. "I’m gonna wear this forever!"

"Y'all ain’t wrong! This outfit’s a beaut!" Apple Bloom exclaimed. "Feels like I could buck a whole barn down in this!"

Sweetie Belle twirled in her new uniform. "I’ve never worn anything so magical! I love it! It’s like being onstage all the time!"

Discord floated lazily in the air above them, smiling smugly. "Oh, don’t mention it, my dear Crusaders! It’s the least I could do for such loyal assistants in the art of chaos. And yes, you can enjoy those outfits anytime you want. Consider it a… gift of magical chaos." With that, Discord opened a portal back to Equestria in the sky and flew through as it closed.

The CMCs beamed, their spirits high as they strolled back to school, already discussing all the fun they could have in their new uniforms.

After school, they comforted Fluttershy the Pinkie as they told the both about the battle against the parasprites with Discord's help, especially the part where he helped send the parasprites back to Equestria where they belong.

With that, Fluttershy is all cheered up and Pinkie becomes proud of the tween girls as she hugged them in gratitude.

A few days later, Canterlot City is all cleaned up from all the slime and the destruction the parasprites caused. After that, everything went back to normal from any harm.

The End