Ponies in Wonderland

It was another ordinary day in Ponyville as Rainbow Dash woke in her cloud home. Her eyes bleary, as she opened them slow frowning at the sun that shone in through her bedroom window. Why didn’t she take the time to put up a few dark clouds across the window last night? Shaking her head she gave a deep yawn and kicked away the clouds on her watching them poof into nothing. “Mm…Gotta make a new one. Later.” She muttered to herself.

Crawling from bed she stood next to the full cloud mattress and gave another yawn as she began her early morning stretch. First her right wing, then her left. Following that came her back as she arched herself like a cat only to feel it pop lightly, practically melting; as she groaned happily slumping down to the cloud floor cuddling into it.

Best part of a morning?

The back pop.

“Ah heck yeah that feels good." She growled out as she rubbed her back. Even with a cloud bed she loved the feeling of an early morning stretch. Course her floor was pretty decent too, being all fluffy and what not. But who couldn’t resist that moment you feel a pop in your back and a spark of ener-

“Bah who cares? It’s time for breakfast!” True to her name she dashed from her room to the kitchen. Hunting up her favorite cereal was a snap, and eating it was just as fast as she checked her schedule. Oh that’s right she didn’t have one as she gave a quick laugh. She may be the leader of the Ponyville Weather Ponies, but that didn’t mean they had to do something every day!

Once done she zipped out of her home and into the wonderful sky she loved so much. The feeling of wind in her mane, the feeling of cold air across her skin; was causing her to shiver. She rolled in the air through a cloud leaving a pony shaped mark with a happy laugh. Her eyes closed slowly as she thought of what the day would bring, and of a orange pony who she was dying to see after her other friends.

She dove, she climbed, and she rode the air all the while thinking of the day and her friends. Oh what a wonderful day it was going to b- TREE! She quickly flicked her wings up to stop but found it a bit too late as she smacked into the tree roughly with a resounding thump shaking the poor tree. Leaves were rustled off, as was a squirrel that landed safely on his feet shouting in squirrel at Dash. She flushed red with a bit of embarrassment.

“Haven’t done that in a while…” She mused as she sighed, a tangle of limbs on the branch.

“Thinking of Aj again. Yeah…always AJ.” She said to herself as she shook her head. It was also her other friends as she untangled and leapt from the branch taking to the sky once more. First stop was to Twilight as she sped off. This time keeping her eyes open to beware of those trees. Always sneaking up on her.

Twilight’s tree was always easy to be seen. Being so dang big and the library for Ponyville, it was the perfect home for her friend Twilight Sparkle. Plenty of books. The smell of old pages, covers and wood. Hovering she floated down and looked inside for Twilight, finding her purple friend nose deep in books in the center of the room. Spike was nowhere to be found, so most likely he was out getting stuff for Twi. Rainbow flew up and into the chimney as she wiggled her way down. This was going to be epic.

Biting the tip of her tongue lightly she waited for just the right moment before suddenly…

“Oh my gosh! Twilight look out its Discord!” Rainbow practically screamed as she thumped down from the chimney pointing behind Twilight.

“Where?!” Twilight jumped turning as her horn glowed looking around frantically for the source of- laughter.

“Got ya good Twilight!” Rainbow laughed as she wiggled in the chimney happily lost in her laughter.

“Rainbow that’s not very funny..” Twilight said with a exasperated sigh as she looked back to the book she dropped then to the chimney pony.

“And you made me drop my book!”

“The Eggheads Guide to Being Scared?” Dash chortled out before going into another fit of laughter.

“No…” She looked back to a nearby shelf and blushed lightly knowing she actually had that book, quickly using her magic to shove it as deep in as possible. Rainbow finally felt her laughter subside and crawled from the fireplace to sit in front of Twi.

“Why are you even in my fireplace?” She asked with a bit of a frown.

“Cause your front door was locked?” She gave her best sheepish grin.

“No it isn’t.” Twilight said calmly.

“I tried it thou-” Watching as Twi slowly opened the door with her magic then close it as Dash quickly darted her eyes around the room. ‘Need a distraction!’ She said to herself.

“What’s the book all about?!” She practically shouted pointing at the odd leather bound book. Rainbow had a chance to see the cover. It was a crudely drawn cat head with swirled eyes, purple and pink stripes and a grin so big it was almost impossible. “Oh horse feathers..” That was a poor choice of distraction.

“Oh do you like it!? It happens to be a book belonging to Princess Luna! She said she once got it a long, long, long, long time ago from her first boyfriend, er lover. But then they broke up and she shoved this book deep into the royal archive hoping to never see it again. Then she was put into the moon and sorta forgot allll about the book and where she hid it, so I guess her never remembering it worked. But then when I was looking for something to read and study I came across this book! When I showed it to Celestia and Luna, Luna demanded I take the book and burn it to ash before she swore that if I didn’t she would use me as a ball! So then I left and set to work reading the book. And can you believe the crazy stuff that her boyfriend came up with though?! This book talks about a world where trees can talk, and white rabbits run around in clothes and some guy named the Mad Hatter; but the best part is how it talks about its guardian who looks over the place. And how he is all handsome and dashing and that he has this big grin like a crescent moon. Though I think that might be why Luna doesn’t like the book, after all someone who also has a moon? That’s just crazy!” Twilight had now gone into full criticism, egghead, manic mode as she began to ramble on and on about the place.

“And then there are singing flowers and some queen who has a fascination for heads…”

“Erm Twilight.” Rainbow gently poked Twilight.

“Oh and then a caterpilalr just absolutely full of knowledge! Just imagine a bug knowing so much more than me! Well maybe not me…I know everything..” She beamed happily as she was poked again.

“Twilight.”

“Oh and the only way to get to the place apparently is to-”

“TWILIGHT!” Rainbow screamed right into the unicorns ear making her scream and shoot a beam from her horn, putting a decent sized hole into the roof. Both clapped their mouths shut and stared at the hole to the sunny day outside.

It was a painfully slow minute before Rainbow spoke.

“Oh hey look at the time Twi.” Rainbow casually stated inching away from her friend.

“I’ll catch ya later…kay? I got some stuff to do away from here.” Slowly she jumped up and gently flew out of Twilight’s home. Through her new sunroof.

Twilight felt her right eye twitch then passed out onto her wood floor.

Rainbow flew away from the tree quickly as she bit her lip. That was probably going to come back and bite her in the rump later on. But for now time to check on the other four friends of hers to see what they were up to.

Next up was Pinkie. If anypony was open to a bit of fun it had to be Pinkie! She flew happily above Ponyville and dove as she landed on Sugarcube Corner. Glancing around she noticed a distinct lack of…loud sounds and crashing. Fluttering her wings she hovered off the roof and down to look into Pinkie’s window. Curtain’s drawn? That isn’t like Pinkie. She slipped down to the front and slipped inside as the bell rung.

“Well hey Rainbow Dash! Come to see Pinkie?” Mr. Cake was beaming slightly as he put up on best smile carrying a tray of cupcakes that were pink frosted

“Huh? Yeah I did, is something wrong with her?” Rainbow tilted her head.

“Well not really but…” Mrs. Cake gave a sweet smile.

“She holed herself up in her room saying it was a big surprise and cant be bothered…So its been rather quiet today.” A sound came from nearby as Pumpkin and Pound cake knocked over a metal bowl loudly and began to play with it.

“Well. Almost.” She giggled as she walked over to save the poor bowl from the babies.

“Oh well if it’s a big surprise I might as well leave her to it. I can find someone else to go prankin with me!” Dash gave a nod as she turned to leave.

“Thanks for letting me know though!” She shouted as she trotted out into the street and took flight immediately. Next on her list, Rarity.

No wait. Scratch that. Definitely not Rarity. Rainbow slowed her pace and hovered thinking about it. On one hoof Rarity was a dear friend to her. On the other hoof she had this problem of critiquing everything about Dash. Plus there was the one or more occasions Rarity made her put on dresses just to see how they fit, like a living mannequin.

Nope. Rarity is out of the question as she scratched her head. Who was left? Fluttershy and Applejack. Perhaps Fluttershy! She gave a happy nod and darted away in the direction of the cottage. First thing she noticed when she landed on the road near it, was Angel.

Angel bunny was always protective of Fluttershy and today didn’t seem any different as Rainbow walked up the path quietly.

“Well heya Angel! Is Fluttershy in?” She beamed to the bunny who looked to her then pointed to the Everfree Forest. Right at the edge was a Manticore being brushed by the yellow pegasus pony.

“Fluttershy! What in the…” Rainbow darted over quickly only to stop as the Manticore gave a nasty glare and growl.

“Oh, Hi Rainbow.” Fluttershy whispered gently as she flicked her pink mane from her face. Blushing madly she continued to brush the large beast who purred.

“Hey, what are you doing?”

“Oh you know…just taking care of some poor animal…” Came the soft reply as she fluttered around the manticore to make sure she wasn’t missing anywhere on his fur.

“I… but… Your brushing a manticore.” She whispered as Fluttershy gave a nod.

“Oh yes well he came because he had a bunch of sticks and things in his fur and mane. So I couldn’t just let him leave without a good brushing.” Carefully she pet the manticore and patted him off as the beast sauntered into the forest.

“I see. Well. Looks like you done so how about we go do something together?!” She was beaming now to her best friend.

“Oh…right now? I can’t…I’m sorry.” She whispered as she glanced nearby to a bear. “See I have to help him next..”

“Oh come on! He needs a brushing too?”

“Well no.” She whispered then gave her best serious face as she lunged for the bear. Dash was speechless as Fluttershy flipped the bear, tugged his leg behind his back, practically break his arm with a crack and then finally snap his neck swiftly to the left.

“FLUTTERSHY! What the h-” Her words were cut short as she watched the bear moan happily getting a deep massage.

“Oh no see he usually comes every so often for this…he always is just so stressed.” She nodded as she massaged the bear gently though using a harder rub in some places.

“He wrestles you for a massage?”

“Yes.”

“But, why?”

“He likes it I think I‘m not really sure.”

The next few minutes were filled with little more than the sounds of a happy bear as Rainbow began to hover away.

Applejack. Yeah. Applejack.

“Sorry again Rainbow!” Came the quiet shout as Fluttershy pulled both of the bear’s arms behind him to continue.

Rainbow never knew Fluttershy could be so well, brave. More to the point she just wrestled a bear into submission just for a massage. She shook her head and hurried to Applejacks. This was her last chance for someone to have some fun with!
Sweet Apple Acres was busy as usual, well except for Granny Smith who was asleep in her rocking chair on the porch. Rainbow smirked thinking to scare her then shook her head. No fun in scaring the elderly right? She looked around the farm and orchard soon finding her friend bucking trees alone. With a beaming smile she swooped down and landed next to Applejack. “Sup Applejack!” She happily almost exclaimed as the orange pony smiled back.

“Well howdy Rainbow. What brings ya’ll here?” She flicked her golden tail to the left and slammed her back hooves into the tree making apples fall from it.

“Oh you know, lookin for someone to have a great day with.” She said with a nod.

“Ya came at a bad time there RD.” Applejack said as she scooped up any apples that didn’t land in a tub with her tail. “Kinda busy right now with the applebuckin.” She nodded and set the apples she grabbed into one of the four waiting tubs.

“Awwww come on!” Rainbow turned and smacked the tree with her one hoof.

“What’s got you in a bunch there RD?” Applejack was now a little close to Rainbow.

“Everyone is busy and I want to do something today! Its such a great day!” She practically shouted to the sky as she stood on her hind legs and raised her forearms. “I mean look at this! I don’t even have to kick any clouds today!” She slumped against the tree. “This just sucks.”

“Ya know fer a moment I saw a bit’o Rarity in that performance.” She was grinned as Dash flushed a bright red.

“Oh please I am nothing like her!” Dash quickly composed herself and wiped at her front.

“Well iffin ya want company. I suppose I could use the help. I still has all these trees to buck, and maybe we can get em all done before late afternoon.” She waved a hoof to all the trees with a smile.

“Oh yeah like I really want to buck trees all day when it's my day off from kicking clouds.” She shook her head as she turned and jumped into the tree that had just been bucked laying in one of the branches. “I guess I can just take a nap…” She said quietly shifting to get comfy.

“Ya sure there Rainbow? Cause ya know if ya give me hoof we can be done sooner and do somethin together." She was smiling up at her with her best flirtatious smile as Rainbow shrugged.

"I've been flyin around all day. Maybe a quick nap will do me some good then maybe I can help you Aj." She gave a yawn and snuggled into the tree on her back.

"Lazier then a tipped cow." Applejack mused as she strode away to continue her chores.

"I’m not lazy I’m just tired!” She yelled after her friend as she grumbled lightly. Darn her, she wasn’t lazy. She actually was tired as she gave a yawn. Maybe if she could go somewhere, and find something to do. Maybe someplace she and her friends could have some fun. No chores no nothing just someplace. Her eyes dropped closed only to reopen a moment later.

She looked around slowly noting she was in a small room made of…oak wood? A lone table dominated the center made of metal and glass with nothing on it. Now of course this was weird, but even weirder was the door across from her that was smiling happily. The face was that of…well she didn’t know! Made of the very wood of the door was a face, with a moustache, some bushy eyebrows that didn’t seem attached to the door, a rather kind smile and even better; he was part of the door. He wiggled the doorknob lightly with a lock under it.

“I, wha…” Her mouth was agape as she stared, wings drooped behind her.

“Well hey there. Welcome to the waiting room of Wonderland!” The door beamed as he raised his head happily. “Names Greg the Oak Wood. Most people just call me Greg though.” He said with a nod then noticed something important as he cringed. “Oh, please don’t tell me your gonna-” Immediately he wished he had hands as Rainbow Dash let out the loudest scream she possibly could as her eyes dilated.

‘Yeah, we got ourselves a screamer.’ He sighed to himself and decided to just let her finish. The number one problem they had right now, was that she was early.