Imagine

by Elusive Phoenix

Rating: everyone
Tags: Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Other, Cutie Mark Crusaders
Length: 1040

The most precious thing a young pony can have is their imagination, and nothing can take it away from them...

The most precious thing a young pony can have is their imagination, and nothing can take it away from them...

Published 2013-03-20 00:30:02 UTC
Last updated 2013-03-20 00:30:02 UTC

Castle Crashers

Apple Bloom, the glorious knight in silver armor, thrust her massive double-edged sword into the sky, signalling to her comrades that the battle had been won. Despite being attacked by hundreds of barbarians followed by a massive Ram-chariot, the trio had beaten all odds.

Scootaloo: The stealthy, yet obvious, theif and archer.

Sweetie Belle: A greater magician than even Princess Twilight Sparkle.

These three mares had done the impossible. And now it was time to do it again.

The three "knights" continued on the path, never once straying as arrows whizzed past their heads, fellow knights falling to the ground as they were hit with the steel-tipped sticks. Thousands of barbarians stormed the castle walls, tearing down any sort of resistance, be it stone or flesh. The trio of knights had no time to deal with the hordes. Their one and only goal was to rescue the red prince, one of the four sons of Princess Celestia herself.

The three ponies skidded to a halt as they discovered the enemy camp that lie in front of them.

"Should I burn it down?" Sweetie Belle questioned Apple Bloom, lighting her horn for attack. The camp was composed of dry wooden logs that were easily flammable.

"No." The armored knight replied. "It would only destroy the walls."

"And it would be much less fun!" Scootaloo twirled her dagger around in her mouth.

Apple Bloom pointed a hoof. "Scootaloo." The Pegasus perked at her name. "Scout it out. Dispose of any enemies if they are unequipped, then report back to me." Scootaloo nodded before rushing off into the camp.

Apple Bloom sat down slowly, using one hoof to pull off her helmet, and another to sheath her sword. She watched as the small Pegasus entered the massive structure.

Sweetie Belle took a seat to Apple Bloom's left, her hoof holding her wizard hat on her head as a gust of wind attempted to steal it. "We probably shouldn't have sent her in there alone, should we?" Her voice cracked multiple times.

Apple Bloom set her helmet on the ground, checking the sky to see what time it was. The sun was setting, shedding the entirety of Ponyville in orange light. It was one of the more beautiful days in Equestria. "Maybe. But Ah' need a break." Her accent returned after the hour or so in her mind. Apple Bloom sighed loudly. "We ought to be watchin' the sunset from the clubhouse window, rather than pretending we're in a war."

Sweetie Belle sighed in agreement. "Yeah. But we might as well enjoy this moment while it lasts. There will be more sunsets, but there definitely aren't going to be more imaginative days." She stared unblinking into the colorful sky surrounding the sun that Celestia gave them.

Apple Bloom smiled. "Since when did you become so hypothetical?"

"I have those moments!" Sweetie Belle felt a drop of water pat her nose. She glanced up, Apple Bloom's gaze following. Rain clouds hung above Ponyville, readying for a downfall. "This is going to make for a good battle!" Sweetie exclaimed excitedly as droplets began to shower her face. She closed her eyes, allowing the dots to patter her head as she stared blindly into the sky.

Apple Bloom watched her friend. She was grinning wildly. Apple Bloom couldn't help but do the same. A rainy sunset was one of the greatest natural wonders to see in Equestria. Half of Sweetie was covered in an orange glow, the other half torn by the darkness of the clouds above. Sweetie's coat began to turn grey, as Apple Bloom's turned golden.

Scootaloo sprinted out from Sugarcube Corner, the hood she had sewed onto her cape keeping the rain off of her. "There weren't many. Let's keep going!"

Apple Bloom lifted the bucket off the ground and placed it back on her head. She brought the image back to her mind:

Scootaloo's hooded cape, Sweetie Belle's wizard hat and cape, and her own armor weighing down her back. Sugarcube Corner became a massive pile of logs creating a wall.

The trio galloped forth, striking down foes in their path, just as they did everyday.

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Apple Bloom trotted into her home, soaking wet and smiling. Today had been a good day. Applejack lectured her on how she could have gotten hypothermia, but she didn't care. Apple Bloom had fun with her friends and enjoyed the sunset. They would do it again tomorrow, or the next day, or the next day. They would use their imaginations. They would save Equestria again and again, or they would live simple lives as parents. They would go to the moon. They would go anywhere, and everywhere.

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Sweetie Belle entered the Carousel Boutique, shivering and wet, angering herself. Why had she decided to stay with her friends? Why didn't they go home when the rain started?

Because she loved it. She loved the atmosphere, their imagination, their company. Sweetie Belle may have been grounded for worrying her sister, but she thought it was worth it. The feeling of rain on her face was the best she could have hoped for.

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Scootaloo wrapped herself in her mother's legs. Although she was sick, she knew that she wouldn't have made any other choice. She would have stayed with her friends through the whole day, even if it meant losing her life. Her day had been the best, taking down villains and rescuing the princes was worth her imagination. Everything was. She didn't know what would happen next, but she hoped that every day would hold the same wonders of joy.

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All three fillies had enjoyed their evening. Their imagination took them everywhere, from Canterlot to a burning volcano. Their imagination was what made them children. What made them happy. You could be just like them...

If you'd only just imagine...

Author's Note

I don't know if I will add more chapters to this story, or add the actual action sequences.
This story will update occasionally because I will be using it for becoming a better writer; changing lines or fixing mistakes.

I sincerely hope you enjoyed it, as it was tons of fun to write.

I'll see you next time...