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Just a Friendly Game

by veryoriginalponyname
A harmless, totally friendly game of Hoofball between the Mane Six gets taken way out of hoof when both sides REALLY don't want to lose...

On a beautiful day in Ponyville, the Mane Six are enjoying each others company at a lovely little picnic in the park. Before long, Rainbow Dash suggests a friendly game of Hoofball, which, through a little forceful persuation, they are all willing to take part in. But when a rather crude bet comes into play, suddenly it's no longer "just a friendly game." On top of that, everypony has something to prove:

Rainbow Dash and Applejack have their usual rivalry going.
Twilght is determined to prove that eggheads can ball too.
Rarity is hungry for revenge against a certain rainbow-maned pegasus who forced her to join the game.
Fluttershy desperately wants to help her team as best she can, despite her obvious lack of skill.
And Pinkie Pie... well, Pinkie Pie just loves having fun.

Who will come out on top? Will Spike lose his mind trying to ref the game fairly, particularly with the players harpin' on him for every call he makes? And does the entire town of Ponyville really have nothing better to do than to gather 'round and watch the meaningless game?

The point of this story: there is none. I just really wanted to see the Mane Six do this. For the love of God, do not take this seriously.

I don't own MLP: FIM. I'm not profiting from this fic in any way.

Teen
Complete
Random
Slice of Life
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Comedy
 
PMPS

28090 words: Estimated about 2 hours to read

5 Chapters:

  1. Who's Up for a Quick Game? 2013-01-27 09:58:42 UTC
    3150
  2. Are You Ready for Some Hoofball! 2013-01-27 19:40:21 UTC
    8650
  3. It Gets Real... Real Ugly... 2013-01-28 07:40:08 UTC
    8181
  4. The Hail/Fail Mare-y 2013-01-28 21:36:58 UTC
    4517
  5. Just a Not-So-Friendly Argument 2013-01-29 23:25:01 UTC
    3592