Based off of the song Pinkie's Brew by SherlockPonesDarkwing
I'll cook up a solution with the knowledge I've accrued,
They say a kitch-en time saves nine, but I'm just saving a few.
I've gathered the ingredients to make a Time Sorbet,
There's hardly room for seconds when the seconds melt away!
Watch as I work my hero magic,
Eye of Newt and Cinnamon,
Watch as the matter turns to batter,
Open the portal jump in!
Crude stew,
Do you fear it, you-ou two?
Life is not always a cake walk,
served up on a silver spoon.
Toss it in and
save the date and
bread and butter, chant and mutter,
marination, incantation,
chocolate icing, saving time and
yeast is rising, rectifying
Rainbow Dash and Shadow Zap
Darkwing, if you're hearing this, it means we're dead and gone.
Please don't make a portal, we've made mistakes so just move on.
Darkwing
My cauldron is preheating
and I've got you by my side
Let's beat these yolks and save my folks,
by baking the fourth wall!
Watch as I work my hero powers,
Seapony tears and Provalone.
God help the hero with his witchcraft,
Someday I'm gonna go home!
Someday, I'm gonna go home...
[sigh] Someday...
I sigh as I watch the pegasi move the clouds. It's been so lonely ever since... that day. First, an alternate me appeared, then Destructo attacked and killed most of my friends! Though some of them had been brought back by Twilight, my wife and son were among the group that didn't come back, as well as Caramel, Lucky, Applejack, and the alternate me's daughter, Nyx.
Suddenly, I spot a strange grey stallion pull a cart into view, set it up, and sit down behind the counter. I walk over to peruse his items, anything to get my mind off of... them. He has a very strange assortment of items, from a strange amulet labeled the 'Alicorn Amulet', to a zebra skull.
He looks at me as I approach. "Good day, stranger. Do you see anything you like?" I glance around at the collection, and see a small book.
I pick it up and read the cover. "Magical Recipes?"
The stallion grins. "Ah, you have a good eye, this book has all sorts of spells that you can bake, from 'Focus Cake' to 'Time Sorbet'." I freeze as I hear the last two words.
I slowly look up at the stallion. He seems confused by my actions. "Did you just say Time Sorbet?" I ask the stallion, to which he nods in confirmation. "Like, 'time travel' Time Sorbet?" He nods again. I think for a moment, then put the book down and pull out a bag of bits. "How does it cost?" I ask.
He points to a sign that says 'Five Bits'. I pull the required money out of the bag, along with one extra. He points out that I gave him too much, to which I smile. "Yeah, I know. I did it on purpose, kind of like a tip." I am happy that he was an honest pony, just like... Applejack. My smile vanishes, to which the stallion takes notice.
"Sir, are you okay?" he asks me.
I force a smile and nod. "Yes, I'm fine. Just a bad memory."
The stallion nods, almost as if he knows what I'm going through. I say farewell and begin to walk off. Suddenly, I hear him mumble, "Good luck, Darkwing." I turn to say thank you, but there's nothing there. Was it all my imagination?
I ask myself, then look down.
The book was still in my saddle bag. Okay, that's pretty freaky. Well, maybe Pinkie Pie can help me with this. I walk towards Sugar Cube Corner. As I near the bakery, Apple Bloom pops up from out of nowhere. "Hai, Darkfire! What'cha doin'?"
I chuckle, then get an idea. Apple Bloom had lost her sister the same way I had lost my family and friends. "Hey, Apple Bloom." I lean down to whisper in her ear. "Wanna help me with something? If I get this right, then... well, your sister and my family might be back!" Her eyes widen at that last phrase, then she nods.
"Shore, Darkwing!" she says in excitement.
I 'shush' her. "Keep it down! If you want to help, meet me at Sugar Cube Corner in thirty minutes. And bring your saddlebag." She nods, then rushes off. I step into the door way of Sugar Cube Corner, acknowledge Mr. and Ms. Cake, then walk into the kitchen to find Pinkie Pie baking cupcakes. "Hey Pinkie Pie!" I call happily.
She sets down her tray, and turns to me. "What can I help you with?"
"Wait, how-"
"Fourth Wall." To most ponies, that would make no sense, but seeing as I was not a pony for the first 3/4 of my life, it made perfect sense. I grin and nod.
"Well, Pinkie, I wish to bake something called a Time Sorbet. It'll take a little bit to hunt down all the ingredients ,but I might be able to bring back my family, Applejack, Nyx, Caramel, and Lucky with it. Apple Bloom's agreed to help me already, but you and I both know none of the Cutie Mark Crusaders or I can bake." She nods at that statement. "Well, we need someone who can bake. Would you bake it for us once we have the ingredients?" She nods yet again.
Suddenly, the door flies open and Apple Bloom walks in. "Ready!"
"Good. Pinkie's agreed to bake the thing we need, but you and I need to get the ingredients. I'll give you half the list. Meet me back here once you've got it all." She takes a note that has the ingredients that she was to find.
"Alright, Apple Bloom. Let's go get those ingredients!" I walk out of the bakery with a grin on my face. Things might actually get better!
