It was a perfect day in Canterlot City as Rarity welcomed her friends—Applejack, Sunset Shimmer, Scootaloo, Rainbow Dash and Spike—for a girls' day out. Everyone was excited and as Rarity finalized her outfit, the doorbell rang unexpectedly.

"Who could that be?" Rarity murmured as she made her way to the door. She opened it and gasped slightly. Standing there was Trixie Lulamoon, her purple hat and cape fluttering slightly in the breeze, a look of determination in her eyes.

"Trixie?" Rarity blinked, genuinely surprised. "What brings you here?"

"Trixie has heard about the magic of Dragon Land!" Trixie declared, her voice filled with theatrical flair. "And she would like to accompany you on your next adventure."

The group exchanged glances, caught off guard by Trixie's sudden request. They huddled in the next room, casting furtive glances back at the magician waiting expectantly in the living room.

"Ah dunno," Applejack said, folding her arms. "Trixie’s got a habit of tryin’ to outdo herself. Who knows what kinda trouble she might stir up there."

"I’m with Applejack," Rarity added, eyeing the others. "Are we sure this is wise? Dragon Land is… well, it’s magical."

"Exactly why Trixie should come!" Rainbow Dash countered, grinning. "Besides, it could be fun! Trixie’s a little over-the-top, but she’d fit right in."

Rarity sighed, deciding to settle this fairly. "Very well. Let’s take a vote. All in favor of Trixie joining us?"

Rainbow Dash, Sunset Shimmer and Scootaloo raised their hands immediately while Spike raised his paw as well. Rarity and Applejack exchanged glances before reluctantly raising theirs to vote against.

Rainbow Dash’s side won. Trixie was officially coming along.

With a resigned sigh, Rarity looked to Applejack, who simply shrugged. "If everyone’s sure, then ah ain’t gonna argue."

They returned to the living room, where Trixie was relaxing on the couch and delivered the verdict.

"Trixie, we have made a decision. You may come with us. But don't get too carried away with your show-off actions" Rarity said, suppressing a sigh.

In an instant, Trixie sprang to her feet, beaming. "The Great and Powerful Trixie is honored!"

They all went up to Rarity’s room to retrieve their Dragon Badges, which shimmered as they put them on. Rarity held out her dragon scale she kept in her closet and they all gathered in a circle, linking hands as they held the scale with one hand each.

“Now, listen carefully. You’re going to learn something today.” Sunset Shimmer explained as everyone sans Trixie chanted the code rhyme in unison.

"I wish, I wish, with all my heart, to fly with Dragons, in a land apart!"

The dragons on Rarity’s wall burst to life, swirling around them. Trixie watched, eyes wide with awe as they vanished in a flash of light. She was truly speechless—though in true Trixie fashion, she was sure her magic could outdo such a spectacle.

They floated through a dreamy void of pink sky and white clouds, a familiar scene for everyone but Trixie, who looked around with wide eyes, captivated.

"This is normal?" Trixie asked, trying to remain composed.

"Yep, every time," Sunset replied, grinning.

Then gravity returned and they found themselves sliding down a streak of rainbow light. Most of the group slid with ease, but Trixie squirmed uncomfortably, muttering about how “childish” it felt.

"Get used to it, Trixie!" Rainbow Dash called out.

Trixie, slightly flustered, managed a shaky grin. She might have been out of her element, but she couldn’t deny that this Dragon Land adventure was just beginning. And deep down, she was more excited than she cared to admit as they all slid into a orb of white light at the end of the route.

One ride later, the group had arrived at their destination and Trixie sure was in awe about how vast it is!

“Whoa! Trixie sure is impressed by the vast environment of this world! It reminds her of a little fairy tale her parents used to read when she was little!” Trixie exclaimed, talking in third person as usual.

“Okay, try not to get carried away,” Applejack said.

It wasn’t long until the dragon gang had spotted them and they were happy to see the group return.

“Hi, everyone!” everyone sans Trixie said. Trixie became too weirded out.

“Uh, do you all really hang out with those pathetic little creatures?” Trixie scoffed.

“Hey! Be nice, Trixie.” Sunset Shimmer scolds as Spike growled at the blue girl.

“Yeah. We know one rule of Dragon Land is to be kind, darling.” Rarity explained, as Trixie huffed in stubbornness.

“Who is she?” Cassie asked, curious.

“Oh, that’s Trixie Lulamoon. She knew about Dragon Land ever since we first came here during our Camp Everfree vacation.” Scootaloo explained.

“Well, you all came just in time. Quetzal wants us all to meet someone!” Cassie exclaimed as everyone followed her to wherever Quetzal is. He’s with a new dragon who just so happens to be sitting on a wheelchair.

“Hola, niños! I want you all to say hello to Lorca. He's our newest student at the School in the Sky.” Quetzal explained as the new student waved.

“Hi, Lorca, nice to meet you! I'm Ord.” Ord greeted.

“I'm Cassie.” Cassie greeted.

“My name's Zak.” Zak greeted.

“…and I'm Wheezie!” Wheezie continued.

“I'm Sunset Shimmer and this is Rarity, Applejack, Spike, Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo and Trixie Lulamoon.” Sunset greeted, pointing to each of her human friends (and dog).

“Nice to meet you, everybody!” Lorca replied as he raised his hand, a shimmer of magic appeared and a bouquet of flowers emerged! Looks like Trixie has some competition indeed!

The girls and the dragons were all impressed while Trixie rolled her eyes.

“How did you do that, darling?” Rarity asked.

“Ah, my uncle taught me. I just love magic tricks.” Lorca replied.

“Whoa! Looks like you have a neat wheelchair.” Scootaloo exclaimed.

“Uh-huh. I use it to get around. Have you ever seen one up close before?” Lorca asked.

“Nope.” Scootaloo replied.

“Why do you have one, sugarcube?” Applejack asked.

“I can't walk, so I roll instead.” Lorca explained.

“Why can't you walk?” Spike asked.

“Oh, it's the way I was born. I can't move my legs, so I use my arms and hands to get around.” Lorca answered as he moved around the exact way he explained. “See?”

“Cool!” Sunset Shimmer exclaimed. "'cause I know some friends there back in Canterlot City and in Equestria.”

“I know, right!” agreed Scootaloo.

Everyone was impressed by seeing that, except for Trixie.

“Oh, please! That’s child’s play.” Trixie exclaimed, with Spike resorting to growling at her.

“Now, now. We can’t have you get into a little conflict with the new dragon in the school.” Rainbow Dash scolded.

“Niños, would you like to show Lorca around Dragon Land?” Quetzal asked.

“Sure, darling!” Rarity replied.

“We can show you around Dragon Land as well, Trixie.” Sunset Shimmer said as Trixie sighed.

“Fine. Trixie would love a little adventure.” Trixie replied.

“There's tons to see, Lorca.” Rainbow Dash explained.

“Yeah. What do you want to do?” Ord asked.

“When my mom was cleaning out in our attic, she found an old bottle and this was inside.” Lorca explained, bringing out a map.

“Wow, Lorca! That looks like a real treasure map!” Ord exclaimed.

“Look! It starts at the School in the Sky and it ends right here. X marks the spot.” Lorca explained, tracing his claw on the map.

“I bet that's where the treasure is!” Scootaloo said with hope.

“Cool!” Sunset Shimmer exclaimed.

“Love it!” Wheezie yelled in her usual ditzy sing-song voice.

With that, everyone was set to get ready. Everyone except Trixie though.

“Only little kids go on treasure hunts!” Trixie complained.

“Uh, what did ah say about your attitude?” Applejack asked, stern.

“You’re here to come with us on an adventure and show you around Dragon Land, not complain and rant about everything, darling.” Rarity explained as Trixie calmed herself down.

“Looks like you all have an exciting adventure in store. Have fun, niños, I'll see you later.” Quetzal said as everyone said bye to him.

“So which way do we go?” Cassie asked.

“Well, the first thing we do is go through this forest.” Lorca replied.

“What are we waiting for? Let’s go!” Rainbow exclaimed, clearly excited to go on this adventure as went off on their treasure hunt. Well, everyone except Trixie.

“Wait, aren't you coming, sugarcube?” Applejack asked.

“Trixie doesn’t really want to go on this lame treasure hunt. She might be outnumbered by Lorca’s magic.” Trixie said, nervous.

“It’s okay, Trix. Everyone wants adventure every once in a while, even if it’s a treasure hunt. What do you say? Are you in or not?” Applejack asked.

“Ugh, fine. She’s in, but the treasure better not be too childish. If it is, she’ll regret coming here!” Trixie replied, sounding reluctant.

“Atta girl! Let’s go!” Applejack cheered as she and Trixie followed along to catch up with the group.

A few moments later, they make it to the forest.

“Hey, everybody, look! It's some kind of tunnel.” Rainbow Dash exclaimed as she led everyone to the tunnel.

“The ceiling's pretty low here. What do you think, Lorca? Can you fit?” Sunset asked.

Luckily, Lorca was able to go through the entrance without any trouble. He can fit through after all! “It's okay for me. How about the rest of you?” he asked as everyone entered and they fit through as well.

Once they’re almost out of the tunnel, they see a river in front of them and they stop.

“Oh, great. Now, what do we do?” Rainbow complained.

“There's no room overhead to fly and the river's way too wide to jump over!” Zak and Wheezie explained.

“I don't think we can walk across, either. It's too deep!” Ord said as he stuck a branch into the river and it submerged to show it.

“Oh, perfect. Our first obstacle of our adventure and we can’t even get across some silly river!” Trixie complained some more as Spike growled and everyone gave her disappointed looks.

“What? What did Trixie say?” Trixie asked, trying to act innocent.

Luckily, something arrived that will help them go across the river. “...but they can. Look!” Spike exclaimed as he saw some sea turtles swim toward them.

“If we ask the turtles nicely, maybe they'd let us walk across their backs.” Cassie suggested.

“Like stepping stones? Great idea, Cassie!” agreed Rainbow Dash.

With that, Cassie did what she knew what to do. “Excuse me, turtles. My friends and I were hoping to get to the other side of this river. Would you please do us a huge favor and let us walk across on your backs?” she asked.

With that, the turtles formed a line that they group can walk across.

“Thank you, turtles! Come on, everyone!” Rarity exclaimed as everyone started walking across the river. Everyone except Ord and Lorca, because Ord is too big and Lorca couldn’t go across with his wheelchair to do so! Trixie couldn’t cross either, since she couldn't quite get by the duo, since there is no room in the tunnel!

“I’m sorry, but you're TOO BIG!” said the sea turtle as he swam away.

“He's right, Ord. I don't think I can get my chair onto their backs, either.” Lorca explained.

“Oh, no! Now Trixie can’t get across either, since there’s no room for her to get by!” Trixie complained.

“So I need something strong enough to hold my weight,” Ord thought.

“…and I need something flat that my chair can roll over.” Lorca said.

“Trixie needs something to get across.” Trixie thought.

After some thinking, they saw some logs. The two dragons and Trixie had an idea: they can use the logs as a bridge!

“Great idea, Ord.” Lorca said. “We can use one of those tree halves as a bridge.”

With that, Ord grabbed the tree halves to make a bridge and lifted them with his strength, which amazed Lorca and Trixie.

“Wow, Ord, you're strong!” Lorca said in amazement.

“Very great and powerful!” Trixie said in awe.

“It's the dragonberries.” Ord said as he started to lift the log and pushed Lorca in his wheelchair. When they crossed with Trixie behind them, everyone cheered as Trixie took a bow of appreciation.

Moments later, the others were still going on their quest, looking for the “X” mark.

“According to the map, we're heading the right way, but there's a funny picture up here. I don't know what it means.” Lorca explained.

“Yeah, what are those things?” Trixie asked.

“Hmm. It kind of looks like a giant field of twinkledaisies.” Cassie said as she and the others went to the twinkledaisy field, looked amazed, but Cassie realized something.

“These are just baby seedlings. If we walk on them, we'll crush them!” Cassie said, worried.

“Nice environmental fact, sugarcube.” Applejack said.

“But how are we gonna get past them?!” asked Rarity. “We don’t wanna crush them!”

“Yeah… This is gonna be so… hard.” Spike said.

“Well, at least there's plenty of room to zoom. We can fly over the twinkledaisies!” Wheezie said.

“Yeah! I’m with you there.” Rainbow Dash exclaimed as she ponied up and got ready to fly. Spike had dragoned up as well.

“Yeah! Come on, Lorca. I can carry you over, no problem!” Ord offered kindly.

“Thanks, Ord, but I think I'll try it another way. It'll be more fun!” Lorca said as he went off his wheelchair to swing from vine to vine (just like Tarzan) and amazed Ord. Lorca made it across, just like that.

“…and he told me I was strong!” Ord said.

“Could one of you bring my chair across, please?” Lorca asked.

“You bet!” Zak said as she and Wheezie were grabbing Lorca’s wheelchair, while the others flew away so they couldn't step on the twinkledaisies. Trixie was struggling to avoid crushing the twinkledaisies until Ord gave Trixie a hand. After a little struggle, Trixie had finally made it.

Sunset, Applejack, Rarity and Scootaloo swung from vine to vine as well. Eventually, everyone made it through the twinkledaisies and they cheered

“Yay, we did it! We all got past the Twinkledaisies without stepping on a single one!” Wheezie cheered.

“Now according to the map, all we have to do is go down a hill and across a big field. Then we'll find the big X.” Sunset explained.

“…and the big treasure!” Spike continued.

“Onward!” Sunset said as they went on their quest.

Just as the others were about to go on the big field, Zak and Lorca realized something doesn’t feel right from the field.

“Hey, that must be the big field!” Zak said.

“Why does it look so foggy?” Lorca asked as he saw the pink sparkling fog.

“...and why am I suddenly so sleepy?” Ord asked, yawning.

“It feels like Trixie’s been exhausted.” Trixie said.

“Oh, no! I think the field is full of Sleepytime Fog!” Cassie explained, panicking.

“Sleepytime Fog? What's...? ...Sleepytime Fog?” Scootaloo asked sleepily.

“It's fog that makes you sleepy if you breathe it too long. It's not bad for you, but it makes you go to sleep for a while.” Cassie explained.

“That’s just like anesthesia which was used for surgeries and operations!” Spike said.

“Hmm, I don't think we can go around it.” Applejack said.

“Or fly over it!” Wheezie said.

“I think we can go straight through it, but we have to go as fast as we can.” explained Cassie.

“Let’s just pray this won’t happen…” Spike said as everyone got ready to run.

“Ready?” Lorca asked as everybody yawned to avoid getting some sleep and staying awake.

“Okay. One, two, three. Go!” Rainbow Dash said, as the others ran as fast as they could (Rainbow was using her super speed). Applejack was the first to yawn because she was almost breathing in the fog, including Scootaloo, who was walking slowly. Luckily, Ord showed up to catch her

“Don't worry, Rainbow, I've got her!” Ord said, until his strength was weakened thanks to the fog.

“Sorry, Scoots. I'm too sleepy to carry you!” Ord said, tired. It wasn’t long until he saw Lorca with his wheelchair, which gave him an idea. “Hmm. Lorca's wheelchair gives me an idea!” Ord said as he found a pocket of a scooter that Scootaloo could use. “Here you go, Scoots. Try this!” he said as he gave her the scooter.

“Thanks, Ord!” Scootaloo said as she rode the scooter.

For Applejack, Rarity and Trixie, they were getting sleepier and sleepier until they couldn't run another step!

“I can't run another step, I'm too sleepy!” Applejack said.

“Yeah, Trixie just wants to take a rest…” Trixie said, tired.

“Come on, Applejack, don't stop now!” Cassie said.

“Yeah, don’t give up!” Spike said.

“Just for a few minutes. If I take a little nap, I'll be fine.” Applejack said.

“Same here.” Trixie said.

“You know what, I’m out darlings.” Rarity yawned

“Applejack, Rarity, Trixie! wake up!” Sunset yelled.

Lorca suddenly gets an idea. “Here, sit on my lap.” Lorca said. Applejack, Trixie and Rarity got up on the red dragon’s lap, just like a child and Santa Claus at the mall.

“Thanks, Lorca.” Applejack said.

“Yeah, thanks, Lorca.” Rarity replied.

“Just hold on!” Lorca exclaimed as everyone was getting through the Sleepytime Fog while everyone was getting tired. For Zak, well, he didn’t mind sleeping because he just needed a rest.

“Just a little bit further, I can see sunlight ahead. Come on, everybody!” Lorca said as they got out of the place.

“Did we make it?” Spike asked.

“We sure did. Everybody made it through the Sleepytime Fog!” Cassie said.

“Well, That’s a relief.” Sunset said. “I thought this was gonna be the end of us.”

“Yeah.” Trixie replied.

“I sure showed that fog who’s boss!” Rainbow cheered.

“Well, almost everybody.” Wheezie said as she looked at Zak which startled him.

“Uh! What? Where are we?” Zak reacted.

“Thanks, Lorca!” Applejack said.

“Aw, it was nothing. Now let's go find that treasure!” Lorca said.

“ONWARD!” Rainbow exclaimed as everyone moved forward.

“Okay, the map says we have to walk along a short, twisty path.” Trixie said.

“Like the one over there?” Zak asked.

“Yeah!” Trixie said. “There should be a big tree with a split trunk, next to a funny-shaped boulder.” she continued as the others went through to the place. Eventually, they made it to the X they were looking for.

“Bingo!” Wheezie said.

“This is it. X marks the spot!” Lorca said

“Yo hoy hoy! We did it! We have found the great treasure!” Scootaloo exclaimed happily as everyone started to dig through the treasure.

They dug and dug and dug until they felt that they hit something with their shovels.

“Whoa, I hit something!” Wheezie said,

In the hole was a treasure chest and everyone was really excited for the treasure. Everyone opened the chest and they found something different: kaleidoscopes for everybody!

“Kaleidoscopes!” Rainbow Dash said. “Enough for each of us.”

“Whoa… I used to have one of those things back when I was a filly!” Sunset said as she grabbed one for herself.

“Wow, this one's all green and purple!” Scootaloo exclaimed as Zak and Wheezie had their green and purple ones as well.

"Wooo! Mine's filled with emeralds!" Spike cheered.

“Wow… mine’s filled with apples!” Applejack said.

“This one is full of tiny stars!” Cassie exclaimed.

“Wow, mine’s filled with diamonds!” Rarity exclaimed.

“Whoa… these kaleidoscopes are great and powerful…” Trixie explained.

“Thanks for sharing your map with us, Lorca. This has been the best treasure hunt ever!” Sunset said.

“Maybe you can do some more magic tricks sometime.” Ord said.

“Hey, Lorca. Sorry that Trixie was jealous about your magic.” Trixie said.

“It’s okay. Hey, maybe we can do a magic trick duo together sometime!” Lorca said.

“Ah, Trixie likes the sound of that!” Trixie cheered as Lorca did another magic trick and everyone cheered.

"Well, it's time for us to go." Spike said as Trixie and the humans took notice and started to gather around, Ord giving the girls and Spike their kaleidoscopes.

“We'll see you soon, Lorca!” Sunset said as she, Spike and the others gather round and they said the magic phrase to get back home with Trixie paying attention to the rhyme. “I wish, I wish to use this rhyme to go back home until next time.”

Once they returned to Rarity’s house, they still couldn’t get over their new presents.

“Trixie shall use one of these for her next magic show!” Trixie cheered until there’s a flashing glow that seemed to envelop her. Once the glow faded, she got something she never thought she would get: her very own dragon badge (a pendant of a tiny magic wand and hat held with a lilac ribbon). “Well, she didn’t expect that, but Trixie likes it!”

“Looks like you can go to Dragon Land anytime you want now!” Rarity exclaimed as the others congratulated the teen magician. However, there’s another glow (this time, it’s enveloping Trixie’s wand). Once the glow faded, her wand is now upgraded with a small golden dragon head medallion on the tip, kinda like a wizard's staff. A piece of paper also appeared on her hand.

“Well, ah’ll be!” Applejack exclaimed in surprise before Trixie opened her piece of paper.

“It’s a note.” Trixie exclaimed as she started reading it.

“Dear Trixie, I like your appreciation and interest in magic. That proves that you are welcome to come to Dragon Land anytime. Just wave your staff, twirl around and say the magic code ‘Dragons, dragons, come alive. Spin me right round and take me to Dragon Land.’ Sincerely, Quetzal."

"Oh, really. Trixie had never thought Dragon Land would respect her and her magic. Looks like Trixie is indeed welcome to Dragon Land after all" Trixie said, feeling proud as Spike started tackling her down and comforts her in excitement.

"You are part of the group of friends now indeed, Trixie!" Spike cheered as Trixie laughed.

“Don’t be a showoff, though. You can’t beat the magic of Dragon Land.” Sunset explained.

“Oh, of course.” Trixie replied with a bow as a shimmering glow seems to be coming from the note.

"Wait, darling! There's more." Rarity exclaimed as she sees an glowing envelope under the note.

"Oh, there is, huh?" Trixie nodded as she opened the magic envelope. Inside the envelope comes an wisp of magic that transformed into a extra letter, an portable music player, a DVD of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and a purple-blue-silver bracelet with a charm that seems to glow with magic upon each rub.

"P.S. I hope you like your gift. Think of it as a little bond between us. Signed, Lorca.” Trixie read. “Oh, my. Thank you so much, Lorca. Looks like I found myself my Dragon Land BFF!” Trixie exclaimed in excitement as the others cheered, even though Lorca is not with them at the moment.

“Congratulations, Trixie. Now don't let your newly-found friendship get the best of you.” Scootaloo exclaimed.

“Oh, you!” Rainbow said as she ruffled the tween’s hair as Spike barked happily and everyone laughs.

The End

Author's Note

Welcome to the gang, Trixie Lulamoon!