Warning, this story has been barely edited. Also, this chapter is fairly weak but Faust's episodes for the series were considered weak too. So, for now, enjoy!
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Once upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria, there were two regal sisters, who ruled together and created harmony for all the land. To do this, the eldest sister used her powers to raise the Sun at dawn. The younger brought out the Moon to begin the night. Thus, the two sisters maintained balance for their kingdom and their subjects.
But as time went on, the younger sister became resentful. Everyone relished and played in the day her elder sister brought forth, but shunned and slept through her beautiful night. One fateful day, the younger sister refused to lower the moon to make way for the dawn. The elder sister tried to reason with her, but the bitterness in the young one's heart had transformed her into a wicked mare of darkness: Nightmare Moon. She vowed that she would shroud the land in eternal night.
Reluctantly, the elder sister harnessed the most powerful magic known: The Elements of Harmony! Using the magic of The Elements of Harmony, she defeated her younger sister and banished her permanently in the moon. The elder sister took on responsibility for both sun and moon and harmony has been maintained in Equestria for generations since.
Closing the book, scholar and apprentice to her majesty Princess Celestia, Twilight Sparkle, hummed. ôThe Elements of Harmony, I know IÆve heard of themàbut where?ö
On a ladder in the library she was holed up in, a small purple and green Dragon looked down. ôSay Twilight, somethingÆs always been bugging me.ö
Twilight Sparkle looked over to her assistant, Spike. ôYes, what is it?ö
ôWhy is this land called Equestria? DoesnÆt that seem like a strange name?ö
Twilight stared at Spike, and then recalled what she had known. ôWell, according to legend, Equestria received its name from the three magical breeds of small sentient horses that roamed the land.ö
ôSmallàsentientàhorses?ö Spike asked.
ôPonies, to be specific.ö Twilight replied.
Spike laughed, as Twilight got up and stretched, her hands raised above her head while she lifted herself on her toes. Dropping her hands to her sides, the young woman with hair in different shades of violet, and a horn sticking from her forehead stared at her assistant. ôWhatÆs so funny?ö
ôPonies, huh? That sounds silly.ö He said.
ôThere are much stranger legends out there Spike. Speaking of, help me find my copy of Predictions and Prophecies.ö She jogged over to a book shelf, and began looking.
ôI have a bad feeling.ö She declared worriedly.
My Average-Sized Human
Tonight the Stars Revolt! Part 1
This story is inspired by the art of Megasweet. Oh dear, this is going to be heading places, isnÆt it?
[1.]
My dearest teacher,
My continuing studies of magic have led me to discover, that we're on the precipice of disaster.
ôWait. Preciàprecipà?ö
ôThreshold.ö
ôThreshà?ö
ôBrink!ö
A clueless stare is the only reply.
ôNow youÆre just messing with me.ö
ôHah, yeah pretty much. Okay, precipice of disaster and go.ö
For you see, the mythical Mare in the Moon is in fact Nightmare Moon and she's about to return to Equestria and bring with her eternal night. Something must be done to make sure this terrible prophecy does not come true.
I await your quick response.
Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle
Oh but of course, Princess Celestia, absolute ruler of Equestria, Goddess of the Day and Night, and single greatest force of magic in the known world would be more than eager to avert a terrible prophecy. That is, of course, if Celestia actually felt that dire threats to her kingdom and her right to rule were more important than planning a stupid party.
ôMake some friends? She wants me to make preparations for the party and make some friends? How does doing that even begin to prepare us for the doom that is coming to Equestria?ö Twilight complained, and quite loudly, as they soared through the Equestrian skies aboard a sleek, winged white sailing yacht that looked as at home in the sky as it was on the water.
She was at the bow, watching the terrain pass between them, and their destination loom closer. Even from the air it looked soàmundane.
Behind her, her dragon assistant tried to see the upside. ôLook on the bright side, the Princess arranged so you could stay in the library. ThatÆs good, isnÆt it?ö
ôOf course itÆs good. It means I can hurry up with the preparations, and then find solid proof of Nightmare MoonÆs return!ö Twilight declared. Then Celestia would have to act, she reasoned to herself.
The yacht dove, swooping over the treetops before it came to a slow hover over a clearing. Looking around, Twilight looked over to the steering house of the craft. ôWhereÆs the airfield?ö
Peering back through the window the helmsman, a young man who lacked the horn she possessed called back. ôSunnyville doesnÆt have an airfield. YouÆre going to have to just hop out here.ö
ôDoesnÆt have an airfield? Oh, fine.ö This was just getting better and better. Picking up Spike and her bag, Twilight walked to the edge of the yacht before calling back to the helmsman. ôThank you, sir.ö
ôOh, anything for the PrincessÆs Apprentice!ö The sailor called back.
Spike tucked under her arm and her large duffel bag secured over her shoulder, Twilight Sparkle jumped and dropped to the ground several stories below. Before she hit the ground, however, her horn began to glow, and her descent slowed to a feather-light landing in the knee-high grass.
With a flap of its wings, the yacht pushed off into the sky, and then performed a steep, sweeping bank back in the direction of home, the capital of Equestria, Camelot.
Spike frowned at the maneuver. ôHow come he never flies like that when weÆre on board?ö
ôBecause I get airsick, remember the trip to Philadelphia?ö Twilight replied.
Well he did now, that was hilarious. ôAll over the Princess, IÆm amazed she took it so well.ö
Twilight rolled her eyes and began walking towards their destination, Sunnyville. It didnÆt take them long to reach the main path into the rustic, picturesque town, whose only sign of modernity seemed to be the line of electrical poles that ran along the road.
Squirming from under her arm, Spike fell to his feet and jogged to keep up with his mother-figureÆs longer strides. ôThis isnÆt so bad! ItÆs quaint, quiet, like something out of a postcard!ö
ôThere also isnÆt a cafÚ to be found for miles.ö She looked at her bag, and thanked herself for bringing her own coffeemaker.
Spike would not have this pessimism from her. ôCome on, I bet this town has way more interesting things than just some boring old cafÚ.ö
Something interesting, in fact came walking their way. It was a young woman whose favorite color wasnÆt hard to guess, given her pink shirt, pink skirt, and out of control pink hairûthough the army boots were a bit odd.
Spike looked to Twilight. ôCome on, maybe the folk here in Sunnyville have interesting things to talk about! Just try, at least.ö
Twilight looked towards the pink-themed woman. ôUh, hello?ö
ôHi! Nice sweater vest, stranger!ö The bubbly woman complimented as she walked by, like she had things to do.
ôOh, thanks.ö Twilight looked down at herself. She took pride in her appearance, so that was nice.
The woman, however, stopped mid-step, and became entirely frozen. ôWait.ö
She whirled around and stared at Twilight with wide blue eyes. ôA stranger in Sunnyville?ö
Suddenly, things felt a whole lot of awkward. ôUmà?ö
The strange, pink-themed woman gasped dramatically, and then ran for her life much faster than she ought to have been able to, as Spike noted.
ôNever seen an Earth Folk run that fast, especially one with that much around the hips.ö He joked.
Twilight let out a sigh. ôOh yeah, this is an interesting place alright.ö
ôOkay, that was weird, but donÆt get bent out of shape! Come on; letÆs get our stuff to the library and work on the overseeing.ö Spike said before they headed off.
ôWow. That is a lot of apples.ö Twilight said.
Sweet Apple Acres, their first stop on their overseeing job, was an apple orchard that spread further than they could see. Rows and rows of healthy, fruit-laden apple trees that painted the hills green with speckles of bright red. Just looking at all the apples reminded Twilight that she had only a light breakfast to keep from getting sick on the flight to Sunnyville.
ôSweet Apple Acres, theyÆre in charge of banquet preparations.ö Spike checked the list.
Twilight let out a small laugh. ôI wonder what the theme of the banquetÆs going to be.ö
The ground shook, startling both of them. Spike looked at the ground. ôWhoa, that was weird.ö
ôYes it was, Sunnyville doesnÆt lay on any major faultsàö The ground shook again, surprising Twilight. Her horn began to glow, and when the ground shook again, she turned her head towards the direction of the trees. ôIt came from that way, letÆs go!ö
Quickly, the two left the path and headed into the orchard, where they found baskets full of apples arranged around the trees, and a tall, blonde, and very fit young woman standing under a tree surrounded by more of the empty baskets.
ôAnother Earth Folkàö Spike whispered.
Adjusting the cowboy hat atop her head, the young woman adopted a fighting stance that Twilight immediately identified. ôEquestrian Army CQC?ö
In an explosion of power, the young woman shot forward and punched the tree with such force that it shook from the base of the trunk to the leaves at its top, amazing both Twilight and Spike. Then, the young woman spun around and kicked the tree with all her might, causing another tremor that shook the apples from the tree, and those in the immediate vicinity.
ôWhoaàö Twilight had never seen an Earth Folk that strong.
ôThat was amazing!ö Spike suddenly shouted out, surprising the young woman.
ôWhat in tarnationà?ö Applejack stopped when she saw a clearly out of place Horned Folk city girl and her pet dragon staring at her like she was the best thing to ever walk CelestiaÆs Earth.
Applejack smiled and jogged over. ôHowdy, can I help you round these parts? You look a little lost.ö
TwilightÆs awe evaporated as she quickly got to business. ôOh hello, my nameÆs Twilight Sparkle. IÆm not lost; IÆm here on business from Camelot toû.ö
And then suddenly the frighteningly strong Earth Folk was shaking TwilightÆs hand. ôWell itÆs a pleasure making your acquaintance, Miss Twilight!ö
Twilight let Applejack do all the handshaking, because she feared if she tried to stop, her arm would be ripped off. Mercifully, she stopped. ôSo what can I do you for, Miss Twilight?ö
Spike snickered. Twilight glanced at him, and then explained. ôWell, as I was saying, IÆm the Summer Sun Celebration Official Overseer. I came to check on food preparations.ö
ôOh, those are coming along just nicely!ö Applejack said as she put an arm around her. Shoulders and led her to the farm. ôThe nameÆs Applejack, by the way.ö
ôNice to meet you tooàö Twilight checked her arm, hoping nothing had been dislocated by all that shaking.
ôSo, Miss Twilight, seeing as youÆre official overseer and everything, would you like to sample some of the fine Apple Family Foods?ö Applejack asked.
ôWell, I donÆt have much time, soàö Twilight trailed off when another voice called over to Applejack.
ôAre you done getting the apples down your row, Jack?ö Twilight looked towards the voice and stared at the tall, strongly built man hauling behind him a train of apple baskets a dozen yards long with sheer brute force.
ôYep, I finished and right on time too. The overseerÆs here from Camelot to try the food.ö Applejack gestured to Twilight Sparkle. ôThis is Twilight Sparkle.ö
Lowering the rope he was hauling the apples with, the tall and broad farm boy tipped the hat he wore and gave a most genial smile to Twilight. ôHowdy Miss Twilight, the nameÆs Big Macintosh, but you can call me Mac.ö
ôH-hiàö Twilight said in a smaller voice than she had intended.
Spike saw her reaction and could barely contain his laughter. Applejack didnÆt notice it at all. ôYeah, thatÆs my big brother, come on! You have to meet the rest of the Apple Family!ö
Applejack quickly dragged Twilight off, as Big Macintosh resumed hauling the apples.
Twilight looked back towards Big Macintosh, and then to Applejack. ôSure! IÆll stay as long as you need me to!ö
Spike rolled his eyes and laughed again.
Having left the Sweet Apple Acres two hours later, Twilight cursed herself for letting her lust write checks her stomach couldnÆt cash. While all of that food was delicious, she was now so full that she was sure she was going to explode or something. Next to her Spike, whose stomach could be described as an incinerator that never got full, was checking the list.
ôThe food was great, so thatÆs taken care of. Next up is making sure the weather is perfect.ö Spike looked up at the puffy clouds that occupied the sky over the path taking them from the farm back to Sunnyville.
Twilight looked at them as well. ôWho is the Weather Corps Officer in charge of SunnyvilleÆs weather?ö
ôThat would be Rainbow Dash.ö Spike said.
Twilight paused. ôWait, that Rainbow Dash?ö
ôThe world record-holding Rainbow Dash, yep.ö Spike looked around and smirked. ôI wouldnÆt be able to guess with all this clutter, though.ö
Twilight scanned the clouds, and found a particularly low one, very low, only a couple of yards off the ground. Dangling over the edge of said cloud were a pair of feet wearing rainbow colored sneakers. The woman connected to the feet was snoring very loudly.
Both walked under the cloud, and looked up. Spike looked to Twilight. ôHow much you want to wager that itÆs her?ö
ôSucker bet. Spike, get her down.ö Twilight ordered.
Taking a deep breath, Spike spat a scorching flame that evaporated the cloud. He cut it out just as the last of the cloud turned to vapor, sending the sleeping woman falling towards the ground.
ôAnd now I justàö Twilight had prepared to catch the falling Winged Folk, when the Winged FolkÆs sky blue wings shot open and she was gone in an instant. ôHuh?ö
Then the world was spinning, as Rainbow Dash narrowly passed Twilight and Spike, the draft causing them to spin like tops. ôTry to get the jump on me, huh? You have to get up pretty early in the morning to try to prank me, Pinkieàhuh?ö
Rainbow Dash stared at Twilight, who was now staggering around, with her hand on her stomach. ôOh, uhàare you okay?ö
ôIàIÆmàughàö Twilight, her dark-skinned face now an almost luminescent shade of green, reared back. ôI think IÆm about to try the Apple FamilyÆs cooking againà!ö
Spike quickly got clear, as Twilight cut loose in one of the worst ways in a volume that Rainbow Dash didnÆt think was possible from such a tiny Horned Folk. When all was said and done, Twilight was left haggard and gasping for breath, and her swanky sweater vest soiled by what was formerly a seven course lunch.
On the bright side, she didnÆt feel full anymore. Twilight looked over to Spike, who was lowering a camera. She glared at him.
ôFine, IÆll destroy the film later.ö Spike said as he put the camera back in her duffel bag. HeÆd send a picture to Princess Celestia first, because it was that funny.
Rainbow Dash walked over and patted Twilight on the back. ôWow, I am so sorryàö
She couldnÆt help but laugh, though when she saw the extent of the ôdamageö. ôHey, let me help you clean up.ö
Her wings opening, Rainbow Dash took off and brought over a small cloud laden with rain, that she dumped on TwilightÆs head, washing every fleck and drop of vomit from her at the cost of leaving her a waterlogged mess. Rainbow Dash laughed again. ôOops, I guess I overdid it.ö
Reaching up to push her dripping hair from her face, Twilight glared again at Spike when he laughed at her expense. Rainbow Dash looked like she had a new idea.
ôHere, let me try this!ö Then suddenly Rainbow Dash was moving again, circling Twilight at high speed and leaving a rainbow colored trail that became a small tornado. ôHave a taste of my patented Rain-Blow Dry!ö
ôWhoaàö Spike said, amazed again at the Winged FolkÆs speed. When the tornado vanished, he looked at Twilight, and saw that her hair was puffed out like the pink-themed girl they met earlier.
Rainbow Dash landed next to him, and snickered. ôOh, wellàwow. IÆve never had that happen before.ö
ôHave what happenà?ö Twilight reached up and felt her now very wild hair. She looked down at her reflecting in the rain puddle below, as Spike fell over laughing hysterically. ôOh man, what.ö
Rainbow Dash, still snickering, walked over. ôDonÆt sweat it, itÆs cute!ö
She ran her fingers through TwilightÆs mess of hair, grazing her horn as she did. When Twilight jumped at the contact, Rainbow Dash let out a soft, amused snort.
Her face flushed, Twilight stepped back. ôUh, yesàIÆm here looking for the Weather Corps Officer, who I presume is you, Rainbow Dash?ö
Rainbow Dash folded her arms and smirked. ôThe one and only, unrivaled in Equestria and the world as the fastest Winged Folk alive. So, why have you sought me out? Wanted to see me in action, an autograph orà?ö
She leaned close, her rose-colored eyes narrowing seductively. ôDid you want to mess around for a little bit?ö
TwilightÆs cheeks burned a bright red, as Rainbow Dash reached up and ran the end of her finger from the underside of TwilightÆs horn to the tip.
Letting out a squeak, Twilight stepped back as graciously as she could. ôNo! No! IÆm here from Camelot on business!ö She regained her composure but her blush remained. ôIÆm Twilight Sparkle, Apprentice to Princess Celestia, and IÆm here to make sure youÆre keeping the sky clear for the celebration tomorrow.ö
ôOh, thatÆs all?ö Rainbow Dash shrugged her shoulders and ôI can have that done in a jiff, soon as IÆm done training.ö
Twilight cocked her head to the side. ôTraining?ö
ôFor the Wonderbolts Flying Team of course, even a Record Breaker like me needs to be at the top of my game if I want to fly with the best acrobatics display team ever.ö Rainbow Dash replied.
Twilight found a proverbial foothold, and stepped up. ôWait, you want to be a Wonderbolt?ö
Rainbow Dash stepped back, and flexed her wings as she showed off her aerodynamically lithe figure. ôThey just have to see me once tomorrow during the celebration, and theyÆll beg me to join.ö
Twilight had her, yes! ôWell, as the PrincessÆs Apprentice, I have access to places and folks that most other folk could only dream of. And let me tell you, IÆve seen the Wonderbolts pull some crazy maneuversàbut I donÆt think sleeping on a cloud is one of them.ö
Rainbow Dash frowned. ôWhat are you implying?ö
Twilight shrugged her shoulders, her messed hair bouncing with the motion. ôIÆm just saying that you do not impress me, Weather Girl, especially with a sky full of clouds and a lot of informed ability.ö
Oh, it was most decidedly on, Rainbow Dash decided. ôTen seconds.ö
Twilight blinked. ôHuh?ö
ôStart countingànow.ö And then Rainbow Dash was gone, straight up like a rocket.
Looking up, TwilightÆs eyes went wide as the clouds began to simply vanish from the sky, scattered into evaporating mist by a rainbow colored streak. Keeping count in her head, Twilight made it to eight seconds, before Rainbow Dash floated down, the high afternoon sun shining down and gleaming on her rustling wings and multi-colored hair.
Twilight and Spike were both still staring at the sky, their jaws practically unhinged.
Rainbow DashÆs laughter brought them back from beyond belief, and they looked up to see her circling around above TwilightÆs head. ôYou should see the look on your face. I think thatÆs a new record! What was that, nine seconds?ö
ôE-eightàö Twilight stuttered.
Rainbow Dash laughed and floated down to face Twilight, upside down. ôIÆd never leave Sunnyville hanging.ö
Twilight was still staring up at the clear sky. Seeing this, Rainbow Dash scooted closer to her and turned herself around in midair. ôYouÆre pretty okay, Twilight, I canÆt wait to hang out some more.ö
Rainbow Dash grinned, and then licked the top of her horn from the tip to the base, causing Twilight to go from stiff to trembling by the time she pulled away. ôWell, gotta fly, I got more training. Later!ö
She turned and zipped off into the sky, Spike watching her go. ôWow, sheÆs amazing!ö
Twilight, her entire face still red, nodded in agreement. ôDefinitely not like the girls back in Camelotàö
She reached up and touched her horn, and shivered from the rush of sensation it brought. Oh, that Rainbow Dash pushed her buttons just right.
On to the town hall Twilight and Spike went, where they expected to meet with the one in charge of decorations, a Horned Folk by the name of Rarity. On entering the Town Hall, TwilightÆs expectations where again surpassed and left shattered by the beauty and splendor of the decor. She had to hand it to Sunnyville, the folk here had some eccentric personalities but they were on task like crazy.
ôBeautiful.ö Spike said in awe as they walked in.
Twilight was looking at the intricate banners, ribbons, and streams that all sparkled magically. ôYes, the dÚcor is quite pretty. Just check in and weÆll be on our way to the library in no time!ö
Spike shook his head. ôNot that, her.ö
Twilight looked over, and found their target, the elegantly styled and kept Rarityûwho was using the magic from her horn to tie up a final ribbon. ôOh yes, that is perfect.ö
She checked the expensive-looking watch on her wrist. She was ahead of schedule, too! ôOh Rarity, you are in the zone, as they say!ö
Spike was quickly grooming himself, futile as it was, but Twilight handed it to him for aiming high. She certainly didnÆt raise any underachiever.
ôGood afternoon,ö She called to Rarity, ôMy name is Twilight Sparkle. IÆm the Summer Sun Celebration Preparation Overseer fromàö
She trailed off, and stopped when Rarity turned and began staring blankly at her. Ah yes, the other shoe had to fall, didnÆt it? ôUmàokay?ö
Rarity spoke. ôOh my stars, please donÆt tell me that industrial accident Pinkie Pie calls a coiffure has caught on.ö
Twilight looked up at her hair. ôUh, no, I just had an incident.ö
Rarity then looked down. ôI see, but thereÆs no excuse for that sweater vest.ö
ôWhatÆs wrong with my sweater vest?ö Twilight looked down at it. It was in her favorite color and it looked good on her, or so she believed.
Rarity walked over. ôA much better question is what isnÆt wrong with it? We need to get you into something far more fitting, and something done about that hair!ö
Twilight was taken aback. ôWait, but I have a lot of work to doà!ö
ôOh, goodness donÆt you fret! I offer this service as a service! Folk should not go around looking like you do if they donÆt want to!ö Rarity declared as she ushered Twilight out.
ôWait, where are we going?ö Twilight, tried to get free, but it was not working. ôI need an adult, I need an adult!ö
ôI am an adult, dear.ö Rarity replied, and out they went.
Within minutes, Twilight wound up at RarityÆs home and place of business, bent over a sink, with Rarity working shampoo into the nigh unmanageable mess that was her hair with both hands. Spike was standing idly by, too love-struck to do anything but watch Rarity work.
ôYour hair is justàoh it is the absolute worst!ö Rarity declared as she struggled to work it into a rich lather.
The white horn on her forehead glowing, Rarity levitated a bottle of shampoo and added a little more, working it in and finally succeeding in managing to untangle much of her hair. Twilight had already resigned herself to this, reasoning that she had already wasted time today, and hopefully it would be over after this.
Twilight adjusted the towel that had been draped over her now bare shoulders with her own towel. Rarity had disposed of her sweater vest and blouse, promising to give her something much better to wear. ôTell me, Rarity was it? Do you wash and dress any folk who just happens to be having a bad hair day?ö
ôMy dear, as a connoisseur of fashion and as a Lady, it is my noble duty to tend to the needs of others, and you are truly a girl in need.ö Rarity replied as she levitated the sinkÆs hose over TwilightÆs head and began to rinse out the shampoo.
She quickly began to apply conditioner, levitating a team of combs to work it through her hair. ôGoodness, now that itÆs beginning to agree with me, I must say you have the most dazzling hair. The colors are just a perfect complement to your complexion dear, and your eyes.ö
Leaving the combs to work, Rarity dried off her hands and headed for her many racks of clothes. ôYou just need attire that goes with it. What did you say your name was again?ö
ôTwilight Sparkle, IÆm fromûow!ö One of the combs had pulled a little too hard. ôIÆm from Camelot, on official duty-!ö
Rarity gasped. ôCamelot? I am so envious! The glamour, the sophistication! I have always dreamed of living there.ö
She was excited to know someone from such a nexus of social upward-ness. ôDarling, you must tell me all about it!ö
ôThereÆs not much I can, Iûowûspent most of the time at the palaceûowûlibraryûow!ö Twilight batted at the combs. ôCould you ease up?ö
ôOh, no, no, no, there are still tangles and they have to come out.ö Rarity said as she held up a plain white button-up shirt. It was too plain, but for this girl it could work, it was just missing something.
She then looked back towards Twilight, surprised even further. ôYou work at the palace?ö
ôIÆm Princess CelestiaÆsûowûapprenticeûow, darn it!ö This was worse than when her Mom or the Princess would wash her hair!
Today was just getting better and better for Rarity. ôThe PrincessÆs Apprentice, why this is such an honor! Of all the folk from Camelot to come through our sleepy little town today, I have the privilege to meet someone of such status!ö
This was swoon worthy, getting close to the PrincessÆs Apprentice meant getting closer to the Princess, and from there, closer to that manà
ôOh Twilight, I do hope we become the best of friends!ö Rarity said as she again rinsed TwilightÆs hair and sent the combs through it again. Much to TwilightÆs relief, the combs didnÆt catch any tangles, and passed through smoothly.
Rarity spotted a brown jacket sitting on a rack, and snapped her fingers. ôYes, thatÆs perfect!ö
The combs finally left her hair alone, and Rarity returned, draping both coat and shirt over a chair. ôNow then, letÆs get you dried up and styled.ö
Twilight stepped back from the sink, and sighed in relief as Rarity brought several blow dryers to bear with her magic and sent them to work. In no time, her hair was dried, brushed, and styled to exactly as it was before her run in with Rainbow Dash, but it was shinier and softer than before, giving off even a sparkle or two.
ôItÆs amazingàö Twilight said as she examined her hair.
ôOf course it is, darling, but I only brought out the beauty it always had. You should take much better care of your hair.ö Rarity admonished, before she had a brilliant idea. ôOh, I know, IÆd be happy to do your hair again at any time.ö
ôHow generous of youàö Almost too generous, it reminded Twilight of the girls in Camelot, who attempted to get cozy with her for their own ends.
Rarity laughed regally. ôOh think nothing of it, as I said it is my duty as a Lady to tend to the needs of others.ö
Twilight finished drying herself off, as Rarity came over with even more clothes, a pair of black shorts and brown leggings. ôHere, put these on.ö
ôUm, okayàö Twilight began to get dressed, and glanced at Spike. ôDo you mind?ö
Spike was reading RarityÆs portfolio, which was full of her pictured in different dresses. ôNothing I havenÆt seen already.ö
Twilight rolled her eyes and took off her pants, prompting Rarity to snicker. ôMy, my, you really do need a wardrobe update. Sun print panties?ö
Twilight slapped her hands over her backside, her face red. ôTheyÆre my favorite!ö
Well, that and Princess Celestia insisted that she wear them, and what kind of apprentice turned down her mistûmentor? Rarity only gave a gentle smile, and Twilight began to smile herself, before both laughed. Without further complaint, she finished dressing and stared at herself in the mirror.
ôThis is definitely better than my sweater vest.ö Twilight admitted.
Rarity, bringing TwilightÆs old clothes to her in a small bag, looked at the reflection as well. ôYes, but it is lacking something. I just canÆt figure out what.ö
She scrutinized the mirror, and then had it. ôOf course, it needs a dash of color!ö
She quickly went and rummaged around, before returning with a bright red necktie. She put it on Twilight, and snugly fit it into place, before turning to allow her to appraise herself.
Twilight nodded. ôOkay, I admit I really like this look. Thanks.ö
She checked th4e clock. ôWell, I really have to be going; I have a great deal of work to do.ö
Rarity nodded. ôYes, of course. We should meet for tea tomorrow; I just have to hear more about Camelot.ö
Using her magic, Twilight lifted Spike over and caught him. ôCome on Spike, letÆs get going. We have just one more thing to do, and plenty of daylight to burn!ö
Spike looked back to Rarity and waved to her. ôCall me!ö
As they left, Rarity raised an eyebrow. Did that tiny dragon just make a pass at her?
ôYou have to admit, the look is nice on you.ö Spike said as he rode atop the back of TwilightÆs duffel bag.
Twilight looked back at him. ôBut not as nice as Rarity, right?ö
Spike heaved a lovesick sigh. ôNot even close.ö
ôSheÆs out of your league, IÆm just warning you.ö Twilight said before she checked the list herself. ôFinally we have music. That is supposed to be taken care of by a Winged Folk named Fluttershy.ö
Twilight stopped. ôàWho names their kid Fluttershy?ö
She looked to Spike, who shrugged his shoulders, and then kept walking. The path they followed soon left Sunnyville, and reached the edge of the dense and dark Everfree Forest. Twilight knew well of this place, a massive patch of untamed wilderness extending from Sunnyville all the way to Philadelphia that even Princess Celestia chose to never bother with, for some strange reason.
ôYikes.ö Spike muttered.
ôJust looking at it sends a chill up my spine.ö Twilight said, before she looked to her right and saw a homely little cottage built into a fairly large tree.
Oh, there was a fairly large dire badger tearing down a fence to several chicken coops at the side.
ôSweet Celestia itÆs a dire badger!ö Twilight shouted, and immediately regretted it, as the beast turned its attention from terrified chickens to much meatier prey. ôOops.ö
The beast didnÆt make a threatening noise or posture, it just charged, itÆs very large claws primed to rip its new prey a new one. The speed at which it moved surprised Twilight, but not at all too much, as she quickly used a spell to lift the beast and use its own forward momentum to send it over her head and crashing into a tree.
ôDouble oops.ö She said.
ôGood job, Twilightûwhoa!ö Spike had to hang on tight as Twilight ran as fast as she could for the cottage.
ôDire Badgers go berserk when they are injured, and become much, much harder to injure even with magic!ö Twilight quickly explained to her assistant. When Spike looked back, he saw that the badger was now glowing red, foaming at the mouth, and charging after them in an incoherent rage.
ôTHEN WHY DID YOU INJURE IT!ö Spike yelled.
ôI didnÆt mean to throw it into a tree!ö
Leaping over the footbridge that crossed over the creek in front of it, Twilight ran up to the door and slammed into it, before she began pounding on it.
ôLET ME IN! LET ME IN! LET ME IN!ö She yelled, and only heard the sound of loud music playing in response. Well, at least the music was being worked on.
She turned around, went wide-eyed and ducked underneath the claws of the dire badger, which slammed against the door with enough force to shake the cottage, but not bring down the door. This seemed to only hurt the badger further, and thus infuriate it further.
Twilight stared agape at this. ôWhat is that door made of?ö
The dire badger roared in her face, and returned her attention to more pressing concerns. It prepared to swing its claws down to messily eviscerate the horned girl, and Twilight prepared to raise a barrier to protect herself and Spike, when the door suddenly opened and everyone stopped.
The badger looked up, and found a pink-haired, winged folk wearing an oversized yellow sweater and blue jeans. She stared at the creature, and then looked over to the chicken coops, and the terrified chickens running about them in a panic. She then looked at the towering beast, and glared at it.
Twilight could only stare in disbelief as the dire badger, known for its unstoppable fury, became completely struck with fear, and stumbled back from the winged folk. Trembling, and with its claws retracted, the fierce beast turned and fled back towards the forest.
ôSTOP!ö
At the shout of the winged girl, the dire badger did just that, and turned slowly to face her, trembling as it tried to avoid her gaze.
Lifting off her porch on her gently flapping wings, Fluttershy flew over to the badger and hovered before it. Trying hard as it could, there was still no escape from that stare. ôYou are going to go back and clean up the mess you made, and apologize to the chickens right now!ö
The badger, whimpering, quickly nodded to Fluttershy and scrambled over to the chicken coop, where it began crudely putting together the fence it knocked over, while growling the equivalent of tearful apologies to the chickens it had been trying to kill and eat just moments before.
Well! If that was not the most baffling thing Twilight Sparkle had seen all day, and sheÆd already seen plenty.
ôWhat.ö
As the badger whimpered and growled, FluttershyÆs expression became one of surprise. ôOh? Oh myàö
She flew over to the badger, and then sat down. ôMr. Badger, could you please growl for me again?ö
The dire badger looked at Fluttershy, confused, and complied with a deep, throaty growl. Hearing the growl, Fluttershy smiled. ôOh yes, that is exactly what I was looking for! Mr. Badger, would you please do me the honor of singing for me? IÆm sorely in need of a singing bass, and youÆre perfect.ö
Pointing at itself, the dire badger growled back unintelligibly. When Fluttershy nodded, the beast looked contemplative, and then pointed at its mouth, indicating hunger. Fluttershy smiled warmly.
ôOh? Of course IÆll get you something to eat, you canÆt sing on an empty stomach. Please, come right this way.ö With that, Fluttershy led the dire badger by the paw back to the house.
ôI have plenty of food, you really shouldÆve just asked. Do you like steak?ö At that, the badger grinned and nodded happily.
Twilight and Spike scooted out of the way, as Fluttershy and the dire badger went inside, the former carrying on. ôOh good, weÆll get you started while I prepare some. YouÆre going to be perfect for the celebration tomorrow.ö
The door closed behind them, leaving Twilight and Spike without Fluttershy having even noticed them. Twilight blinked once, rubbed her eyes, and then blinked again.
ôWhat.ö
Shaking her head, Twilight checked her list. ôAlright, music preparation isàforget it. ItÆs fine. LetÆs go to the library.ö
Spike, as confused as Twilight was, just noted to himself that Fluttershy had breasts nearly as nice as CelestiaÆs, and stopped worrying about what they just saw.
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Disclaimer: DonÆt run away, you havenÆt even begun to read it! Hey you! I see you going for that back button, sit down and read you pussy!
Once upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria, there were two regal sisters, who ruled together and created harmony for all the land. To do this, the eldest sister used her powers to raise the Sun at dawn. The younger brought out the Moon to begin the night. Thus, the two sisters maintained balance for their kingdom and their subjects.
But as time went on, the younger sister became resentful. Everyone relished and played in the day her elder sister brought forth, but shunned and slept through her beautiful night. One fateful day, the younger sister refused to lower the moon to make way for the dawn. The elder sister tried to reason with her, but the bitterness in the young one's heart had transformed her into a wicked mare of darkness: Nightmare Moon. She vowed that she would shroud the land in eternal night.
Reluctantly, the elder sister harnessed the most powerful magic known: The Elements of Harmony! Using the magic of The Elements of Harmony, she defeated her younger sister and banished her permanently in the moon. The elder sister took on responsibility for both sun and moon and harmony has been maintained in Equestria for generations since.
Closing the book, scholar and apprentice to her majesty Princess Celestia, Twilight Sparkle, hummed. ôThe Elements of Harmony, I know IÆve heard of themàbut where?ö
On a ladder in the library she was holed up in, a small purple and green Dragon looked down. ôSay Twilight, somethingÆs always been bugging me.ö
Twilight Sparkle looked over to her assistant, Spike. ôYes, what is it?ö
ôWhy is this land called Equestria? DoesnÆt that seem like a strange name?ö
Twilight stared at Spike, and then recalled what she had known. ôWell, according to legend, Equestria received its name from the three magical breeds of small sentient horses that roamed the land.ö
ôSmallàsentientàhorses?ö Spike asked.
ôPonies, to be specific.ö Twilight replied.
Spike laughed, as Twilight got up and stretched, her hands raised above her head while she lifted herself on her toes. Dropping her hands to her sides, the young woman with hair in different shades of violet, and a horn sticking from her forehead stared at her assistant. ôWhatÆs so funny?ö
ôPonies, huh? That sounds silly.ö He said.
ôThere are much stranger legends out there Spike. Speaking of, help me find my copy of Predictions and Prophecies.ö She jogged over to a book shelf, and began looking.
ôI have a bad feeling.ö She declared worriedly.
My Average-Sized Human
Tonight the Stars Revolt! Part 1
This story is inspired by the art of Megasweet. Oh dear, this is going to be heading places, isnÆt it?
[1.]
My dearest teacher,
My continuing studies of magic have led me to discover, that we're on the precipice of disaster.
ôWait. Preciàprecipà?ö
ôThreshold.ö
ôThreshà?ö
ôBrink!ö
A clueless stare is the only reply.
ôNow youÆre just messing with me.ö
ôHah, yeah pretty much. Okay, precipice of disaster and go.ö
For you see, the mythical Mare in the Moon is in fact Nightmare Moon and she's about to return to Equestria and bring with her eternal night. Something must be done to make sure this terrible prophecy does not come true.
I await your quick response.
Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle
Oh but of course, Princess Celestia, absolute ruler of Equestria, Goddess of the Day and Night, and single greatest force of magic in the known world would be more than eager to avert a terrible prophecy. That is, of course, if Celestia actually felt that dire threats to her kingdom and her right to rule were more important than planning a stupid party.
ôMake some friends? She wants me to make preparations for the party and make some friends? How does doing that even begin to prepare us for the doom that is coming to Equestria?ö Twilight complained, and quite loudly, as they soared through the Equestrian skies aboard a sleek, winged white sailing yacht that looked as at home in the sky as it was on the water.
She was at the bow, watching the terrain pass between them, and their destination loom closer. Even from the air it looked soàmundane.
Behind her, her dragon assistant tried to see the upside. ôLook on the bright side, the Princess arranged so you could stay in the library. ThatÆs good, isnÆt it?ö
ôOf course itÆs good. It means I can hurry up with the preparations, and then find solid proof of Nightmare MoonÆs return!ö Twilight declared. Then Celestia would have to act, she reasoned to herself.
The yacht dove, swooping over the treetops before it came to a slow hover over a clearing. Looking around, Twilight looked over to the steering house of the craft. ôWhereÆs the airfield?ö
Peering back through the window the helmsman, a young man who lacked the horn she possessed called back. ôSunnyville doesnÆt have an airfield. YouÆre going to have to just hop out here.ö
ôDoesnÆt have an airfield? Oh, fine.ö This was just getting better and better. Picking up Spike and her bag, Twilight walked to the edge of the yacht before calling back to the helmsman. ôThank you, sir.ö
ôOh, anything for the PrincessÆs Apprentice!ö The sailor called back.
Spike tucked under her arm and her large duffel bag secured over her shoulder, Twilight Sparkle jumped and dropped to the ground several stories below. Before she hit the ground, however, her horn began to glow, and her descent slowed to a feather-light landing in the knee-high grass.
With a flap of its wings, the yacht pushed off into the sky, and then performed a steep, sweeping bank back in the direction of home, the capital of Equestria, Camelot.
Spike frowned at the maneuver. ôHow come he never flies like that when weÆre on board?ö
ôBecause I get airsick, remember the trip to Philadelphia?ö Twilight replied.
Well he did now, that was hilarious. ôAll over the Princess, IÆm amazed she took it so well.ö
Twilight rolled her eyes and began walking towards their destination, Sunnyville. It didnÆt take them long to reach the main path into the rustic, picturesque town, whose only sign of modernity seemed to be the line of electrical poles that ran along the road.
Squirming from under her arm, Spike fell to his feet and jogged to keep up with his mother-figureÆs longer strides. ôThis isnÆt so bad! ItÆs quaint, quiet, like something out of a postcard!ö
ôThere also isnÆt a cafÚ to be found for miles.ö She looked at her bag, and thanked herself for bringing her own coffeemaker.
Spike would not have this pessimism from her. ôCome on, I bet this town has way more interesting things than just some boring old cafÚ.ö
Something interesting, in fact came walking their way. It was a young woman whose favorite color wasnÆt hard to guess, given her pink shirt, pink skirt, and out of control pink hairûthough the army boots were a bit odd.
Spike looked to Twilight. ôCome on, maybe the folk here in Sunnyville have interesting things to talk about! Just try, at least.ö
Twilight looked towards the pink-themed woman. ôUh, hello?ö
ôHi! Nice sweater vest, stranger!ö The bubbly woman complimented as she walked by, like she had things to do.
ôOh, thanks.ö Twilight looked down at herself. She took pride in her appearance, so that was nice.
The woman, however, stopped mid-step, and became entirely frozen. ôWait.ö
She whirled around and stared at Twilight with wide blue eyes. ôA stranger in Sunnyville?ö
Suddenly, things felt a whole lot of awkward. ôUmà?ö
The strange, pink-themed woman gasped dramatically, and then ran for her life much faster than she ought to have been able to, as Spike noted.
ôNever seen an Earth Folk run that fast, especially one with that much around the hips.ö He joked.
Twilight let out a sigh. ôOh yeah, this is an interesting place alright.ö
ôOkay, that was weird, but donÆt get bent out of shape! Come on; letÆs get our stuff to the library and work on the overseeing.ö Spike said before they headed off.
ôWow. That is a lot of apples.ö Twilight said.
Sweet Apple Acres, their first stop on their overseeing job, was an apple orchard that spread further than they could see. Rows and rows of healthy, fruit-laden apple trees that painted the hills green with speckles of bright red. Just looking at all the apples reminded Twilight that she had only a light breakfast to keep from getting sick on the flight to Sunnyville.
ôSweet Apple Acres, theyÆre in charge of banquet preparations.ö Spike checked the list.
Twilight let out a small laugh. ôI wonder what the theme of the banquetÆs going to be.ö
The ground shook, startling both of them. Spike looked at the ground. ôWhoa, that was weird.ö
ôYes it was, Sunnyville doesnÆt lay on any major faultsàö The ground shook again, surprising Twilight. Her horn began to glow, and when the ground shook again, she turned her head towards the direction of the trees. ôIt came from that way, letÆs go!ö
Quickly, the two left the path and headed into the orchard, where they found baskets full of apples arranged around the trees, and a tall, blonde, and very fit young woman standing under a tree surrounded by more of the empty baskets.
ôAnother Earth Folkàö Spike whispered.
Adjusting the cowboy hat atop her head, the young woman adopted a fighting stance that Twilight immediately identified. ôEquestrian Army CQC?ö
In an explosion of power, the young woman shot forward and punched the tree with such force that it shook from the base of the trunk to the leaves at its top, amazing both Twilight and Spike. Then, the young woman spun around and kicked the tree with all her might, causing another tremor that shook the apples from the tree, and those in the immediate vicinity.
ôWhoaàö Twilight had never seen an Earth Folk that strong.
ôThat was amazing!ö Spike suddenly shouted out, surprising the young woman.
ôWhat in tarnationà?ö Applejack stopped when she saw a clearly out of place Horned Folk city girl and her pet dragon staring at her like she was the best thing to ever walk CelestiaÆs Earth.
Applejack smiled and jogged over. ôHowdy, can I help you round these parts? You look a little lost.ö
TwilightÆs awe evaporated as she quickly got to business. ôOh hello, my nameÆs Twilight Sparkle. IÆm not lost; IÆm here on business from Camelot toû.ö
And then suddenly the frighteningly strong Earth Folk was shaking TwilightÆs hand. ôWell itÆs a pleasure making your acquaintance, Miss Twilight!ö
Twilight let Applejack do all the handshaking, because she feared if she tried to stop, her arm would be ripped off. Mercifully, she stopped. ôSo what can I do you for, Miss Twilight?ö
Spike snickered. Twilight glanced at him, and then explained. ôWell, as I was saying, IÆm the Summer Sun Celebration Official Overseer. I came to check on food preparations.ö
ôOh, those are coming along just nicely!ö Applejack said as she put an arm around her. Shoulders and led her to the farm. ôThe nameÆs Applejack, by the way.ö
ôNice to meet you tooàö Twilight checked her arm, hoping nothing had been dislocated by all that shaking.
ôSo, Miss Twilight, seeing as youÆre official overseer and everything, would you like to sample some of the fine Apple Family Foods?ö Applejack asked.
ôWell, I donÆt have much time, soàö Twilight trailed off when another voice called over to Applejack.
ôAre you done getting the apples down your row, Jack?ö Twilight looked towards the voice and stared at the tall, strongly built man hauling behind him a train of apple baskets a dozen yards long with sheer brute force.
ôYep, I finished and right on time too. The overseerÆs here from Camelot to try the food.ö Applejack gestured to Twilight Sparkle. ôThis is Twilight Sparkle.ö
Lowering the rope he was hauling the apples with, the tall and broad farm boy tipped the hat he wore and gave a most genial smile to Twilight. ôHowdy Miss Twilight, the nameÆs Big Macintosh, but you can call me Mac.ö
ôH-hiàö Twilight said in a smaller voice than she had intended.
Spike saw her reaction and could barely contain his laughter. Applejack didnÆt notice it at all. ôYeah, thatÆs my big brother, come on! You have to meet the rest of the Apple Family!ö
Applejack quickly dragged Twilight off, as Big Macintosh resumed hauling the apples.
Twilight looked back towards Big Macintosh, and then to Applejack. ôSure! IÆll stay as long as you need me to!ö
Spike rolled his eyes and laughed again.
Having left the Sweet Apple Acres two hours later, Twilight cursed herself for letting her lust write checks her stomach couldnÆt cash. While all of that food was delicious, she was now so full that she was sure she was going to explode or something. Next to her Spike, whose stomach could be described as an incinerator that never got full, was checking the list.
ôThe food was great, so thatÆs taken care of. Next up is making sure the weather is perfect.ö Spike looked up at the puffy clouds that occupied the sky over the path taking them from the farm back to Sunnyville.
Twilight looked at them as well. ôWho is the Weather Corps Officer in charge of SunnyvilleÆs weather?ö
ôThat would be Rainbow Dash.ö Spike said.
Twilight paused. ôWait, that Rainbow Dash?ö
ôThe world record-holding Rainbow Dash, yep.ö Spike looked around and smirked. ôI wouldnÆt be able to guess with all this clutter, though.ö
Twilight scanned the clouds, and found a particularly low one, very low, only a couple of yards off the ground. Dangling over the edge of said cloud were a pair of feet wearing rainbow colored sneakers. The woman connected to the feet was snoring very loudly.
Both walked under the cloud, and looked up. Spike looked to Twilight. ôHow much you want to wager that itÆs her?ö
ôSucker bet. Spike, get her down.ö Twilight ordered.
Taking a deep breath, Spike spat a scorching flame that evaporated the cloud. He cut it out just as the last of the cloud turned to vapor, sending the sleeping woman falling towards the ground.
ôAnd now I justàö Twilight had prepared to catch the falling Winged Folk, when the Winged FolkÆs sky blue wings shot open and she was gone in an instant. ôHuh?ö
Then the world was spinning, as Rainbow Dash narrowly passed Twilight and Spike, the draft causing them to spin like tops. ôTry to get the jump on me, huh? You have to get up pretty early in the morning to try to prank me, Pinkieàhuh?ö
Rainbow Dash stared at Twilight, who was now staggering around, with her hand on her stomach. ôOh, uhàare you okay?ö
ôIàIÆmàughàö Twilight, her dark-skinned face now an almost luminescent shade of green, reared back. ôI think IÆm about to try the Apple FamilyÆs cooking againà!ö
Spike quickly got clear, as Twilight cut loose in one of the worst ways in a volume that Rainbow Dash didnÆt think was possible from such a tiny Horned Folk. When all was said and done, Twilight was left haggard and gasping for breath, and her swanky sweater vest soiled by what was formerly a seven course lunch.
On the bright side, she didnÆt feel full anymore. Twilight looked over to Spike, who was lowering a camera. She glared at him.
ôFine, IÆll destroy the film later.ö Spike said as he put the camera back in her duffel bag. HeÆd send a picture to Princess Celestia first, because it was that funny.
Rainbow Dash walked over and patted Twilight on the back. ôWow, I am so sorryàö
She couldnÆt help but laugh, though when she saw the extent of the ôdamageö. ôHey, let me help you clean up.ö
Her wings opening, Rainbow Dash took off and brought over a small cloud laden with rain, that she dumped on TwilightÆs head, washing every fleck and drop of vomit from her at the cost of leaving her a waterlogged mess. Rainbow Dash laughed again. ôOops, I guess I overdid it.ö
Reaching up to push her dripping hair from her face, Twilight glared again at Spike when he laughed at her expense. Rainbow Dash looked like she had a new idea.
ôHere, let me try this!ö Then suddenly Rainbow Dash was moving again, circling Twilight at high speed and leaving a rainbow colored trail that became a small tornado. ôHave a taste of my patented Rain-Blow Dry!ö
ôWhoaàö Spike said, amazed again at the Winged FolkÆs speed. When the tornado vanished, he looked at Twilight, and saw that her hair was puffed out like the pink-themed girl they met earlier.
Rainbow Dash landed next to him, and snickered. ôOh, wellàwow. IÆve never had that happen before.ö
ôHave what happenà?ö Twilight reached up and felt her now very wild hair. She looked down at her reflecting in the rain puddle below, as Spike fell over laughing hysterically. ôOh man, what.ö
Rainbow Dash, still snickering, walked over. ôDonÆt sweat it, itÆs cute!ö
She ran her fingers through TwilightÆs mess of hair, grazing her horn as she did. When Twilight jumped at the contact, Rainbow Dash let out a soft, amused snort.
Her face flushed, Twilight stepped back. ôUh, yesàIÆm here looking for the Weather Corps Officer, who I presume is you, Rainbow Dash?ö
Rainbow Dash folded her arms and smirked. ôThe one and only, unrivaled in Equestria and the world as the fastest Winged Folk alive. So, why have you sought me out? Wanted to see me in action, an autograph orà?ö
She leaned close, her rose-colored eyes narrowing seductively. ôDid you want to mess around for a little bit?ö
TwilightÆs cheeks burned a bright red, as Rainbow Dash reached up and ran the end of her finger from the underside of TwilightÆs horn to the tip.
Letting out a squeak, Twilight stepped back as graciously as she could. ôNo! No! IÆm here from Camelot on business!ö She regained her composure but her blush remained. ôIÆm Twilight Sparkle, Apprentice to Princess Celestia, and IÆm here to make sure youÆre keeping the sky clear for the celebration tomorrow.ö
ôOh, thatÆs all?ö Rainbow Dash shrugged her shoulders and ôI can have that done in a jiff, soon as IÆm done training.ö
Twilight cocked her head to the side. ôTraining?ö
ôFor the Wonderbolts Flying Team of course, even a Record Breaker like me needs to be at the top of my game if I want to fly with the best acrobatics display team ever.ö Rainbow Dash replied.
Twilight found a proverbial foothold, and stepped up. ôWait, you want to be a Wonderbolt?ö
Rainbow Dash stepped back, and flexed her wings as she showed off her aerodynamically lithe figure. ôThey just have to see me once tomorrow during the celebration, and theyÆll beg me to join.ö
Twilight had her, yes! ôWell, as the PrincessÆs Apprentice, I have access to places and folks that most other folk could only dream of. And let me tell you, IÆve seen the Wonderbolts pull some crazy maneuversàbut I donÆt think sleeping on a cloud is one of them.ö
Rainbow Dash frowned. ôWhat are you implying?ö
Twilight shrugged her shoulders, her messed hair bouncing with the motion. ôIÆm just saying that you do not impress me, Weather Girl, especially with a sky full of clouds and a lot of informed ability.ö
Oh, it was most decidedly on, Rainbow Dash decided. ôTen seconds.ö
Twilight blinked. ôHuh?ö
ôStart countingànow.ö And then Rainbow Dash was gone, straight up like a rocket.
Looking up, TwilightÆs eyes went wide as the clouds began to simply vanish from the sky, scattered into evaporating mist by a rainbow colored streak. Keeping count in her head, Twilight made it to eight seconds, before Rainbow Dash floated down, the high afternoon sun shining down and gleaming on her rustling wings and multi-colored hair.
Twilight and Spike were both still staring at the sky, their jaws practically unhinged.
Rainbow DashÆs laughter brought them back from beyond belief, and they looked up to see her circling around above TwilightÆs head. ôYou should see the look on your face. I think thatÆs a new record! What was that, nine seconds?ö
ôE-eightàö Twilight stuttered.
Rainbow Dash laughed and floated down to face Twilight, upside down. ôIÆd never leave Sunnyville hanging.ö
Twilight was still staring up at the clear sky. Seeing this, Rainbow Dash scooted closer to her and turned herself around in midair. ôYouÆre pretty okay, Twilight, I canÆt wait to hang out some more.ö
Rainbow Dash grinned, and then licked the top of her horn from the tip to the base, causing Twilight to go from stiff to trembling by the time she pulled away. ôWell, gotta fly, I got more training. Later!ö
She turned and zipped off into the sky, Spike watching her go. ôWow, sheÆs amazing!ö
Twilight, her entire face still red, nodded in agreement. ôDefinitely not like the girls back in Camelotàö
She reached up and touched her horn, and shivered from the rush of sensation it brought. Oh, that Rainbow Dash pushed her buttons just right.
On to the town hall Twilight and Spike went, where they expected to meet with the one in charge of decorations, a Horned Folk by the name of Rarity. On entering the Town Hall, TwilightÆs expectations where again surpassed and left shattered by the beauty and splendor of the decor. She had to hand it to Sunnyville, the folk here had some eccentric personalities but they were on task like crazy.
ôBeautiful.ö Spike said in awe as they walked in.
Twilight was looking at the intricate banners, ribbons, and streams that all sparkled magically. ôYes, the dÚcor is quite pretty. Just check in and weÆll be on our way to the library in no time!ö
Spike shook his head. ôNot that, her.ö
Twilight looked over, and found their target, the elegantly styled and kept Rarityûwho was using the magic from her horn to tie up a final ribbon. ôOh yes, that is perfect.ö
She checked the expensive-looking watch on her wrist. She was ahead of schedule, too! ôOh Rarity, you are in the zone, as they say!ö
Spike was quickly grooming himself, futile as it was, but Twilight handed it to him for aiming high. She certainly didnÆt raise any underachiever.
ôGood afternoon,ö She called to Rarity, ôMy name is Twilight Sparkle. IÆm the Summer Sun Celebration Preparation Overseer fromàö
She trailed off, and stopped when Rarity turned and began staring blankly at her. Ah yes, the other shoe had to fall, didnÆt it? ôUmàokay?ö
Rarity spoke. ôOh my stars, please donÆt tell me that industrial accident Pinkie Pie calls a coiffure has caught on.ö
Twilight looked up at her hair. ôUh, no, I just had an incident.ö
Rarity then looked down. ôI see, but thereÆs no excuse for that sweater vest.ö
ôWhatÆs wrong with my sweater vest?ö Twilight looked down at it. It was in her favorite color and it looked good on her, or so she believed.
Rarity walked over. ôA much better question is what isnÆt wrong with it? We need to get you into something far more fitting, and something done about that hair!ö
Twilight was taken aback. ôWait, but I have a lot of work to doà!ö
ôOh, goodness donÆt you fret! I offer this service as a service! Folk should not go around looking like you do if they donÆt want to!ö Rarity declared as she ushered Twilight out.
ôWait, where are we going?ö Twilight, tried to get free, but it was not working. ôI need an adult, I need an adult!ö
ôI am an adult, dear.ö Rarity replied, and out they went.
Within minutes, Twilight wound up at RarityÆs home and place of business, bent over a sink, with Rarity working shampoo into the nigh unmanageable mess that was her hair with both hands. Spike was standing idly by, too love-struck to do anything but watch Rarity work.
ôYour hair is justàoh it is the absolute worst!ö Rarity declared as she struggled to work it into a rich lather.
The white horn on her forehead glowing, Rarity levitated a bottle of shampoo and added a little more, working it in and finally succeeding in managing to untangle much of her hair. Twilight had already resigned herself to this, reasoning that she had already wasted time today, and hopefully it would be over after this.
Twilight adjusted the towel that had been draped over her now bare shoulders with her own towel. Rarity had disposed of her sweater vest and blouse, promising to give her something much better to wear. ôTell me, Rarity was it? Do you wash and dress any folk who just happens to be having a bad hair day?ö
ôMy dear, as a connoisseur of fashion and as a Lady, it is my noble duty to tend to the needs of others, and you are truly a girl in need.ö Rarity replied as she levitated the sinkÆs hose over TwilightÆs head and began to rinse out the shampoo.
She quickly began to apply conditioner, levitating a team of combs to work it through her hair. ôGoodness, now that itÆs beginning to agree with me, I must say you have the most dazzling hair. The colors are just a perfect complement to your complexion dear, and your eyes.ö
Leaving the combs to work, Rarity dried off her hands and headed for her many racks of clothes. ôYou just need attire that goes with it. What did you say your name was again?ö
ôTwilight Sparkle, IÆm fromûow!ö One of the combs had pulled a little too hard. ôIÆm from Camelot, on official duty-!ö
Rarity gasped. ôCamelot? I am so envious! The glamour, the sophistication! I have always dreamed of living there.ö
She was excited to know someone from such a nexus of social upward-ness. ôDarling, you must tell me all about it!ö
ôThereÆs not much I can, Iûowûspent most of the time at the palaceûowûlibraryûow!ö Twilight batted at the combs. ôCould you ease up?ö
ôOh, no, no, no, there are still tangles and they have to come out.ö Rarity said as she held up a plain white button-up shirt. It was too plain, but for this girl it could work, it was just missing something.
She then looked back towards Twilight, surprised even further. ôYou work at the palace?ö
ôIÆm Princess CelestiaÆsûowûapprenticeûow, darn it!ö This was worse than when her Mom or the Princess would wash her hair!
Today was just getting better and better for Rarity. ôThe PrincessÆs Apprentice, why this is such an honor! Of all the folk from Camelot to come through our sleepy little town today, I have the privilege to meet someone of such status!ö
This was swoon worthy, getting close to the PrincessÆs Apprentice meant getting closer to the Princess, and from there, closer to that manà
ôOh Twilight, I do hope we become the best of friends!ö Rarity said as she again rinsed TwilightÆs hair and sent the combs through it again. Much to TwilightÆs relief, the combs didnÆt catch any tangles, and passed through smoothly.
Rarity spotted a brown jacket sitting on a rack, and snapped her fingers. ôYes, thatÆs perfect!ö
The combs finally left her hair alone, and Rarity returned, draping both coat and shirt over a chair. ôNow then, letÆs get you dried up and styled.ö
Twilight stepped back from the sink, and sighed in relief as Rarity brought several blow dryers to bear with her magic and sent them to work. In no time, her hair was dried, brushed, and styled to exactly as it was before her run in with Rainbow Dash, but it was shinier and softer than before, giving off even a sparkle or two.
ôItÆs amazingàö Twilight said as she examined her hair.
ôOf course it is, darling, but I only brought out the beauty it always had. You should take much better care of your hair.ö Rarity admonished, before she had a brilliant idea. ôOh, I know, IÆd be happy to do your hair again at any time.ö
ôHow generous of youàö Almost too generous, it reminded Twilight of the girls in Camelot, who attempted to get cozy with her for their own ends.
Rarity laughed regally. ôOh think nothing of it, as I said it is my duty as a Lady to tend to the needs of others.ö
Twilight finished drying herself off, as Rarity came over with even more clothes, a pair of black shorts and brown leggings. ôHere, put these on.ö
ôUm, okayàö Twilight began to get dressed, and glanced at Spike. ôDo you mind?ö
Spike was reading RarityÆs portfolio, which was full of her pictured in different dresses. ôNothing I havenÆt seen already.ö
Twilight rolled her eyes and took off her pants, prompting Rarity to snicker. ôMy, my, you really do need a wardrobe update. Sun print panties?ö
Twilight slapped her hands over her backside, her face red. ôTheyÆre my favorite!ö
Well, that and Princess Celestia insisted that she wear them, and what kind of apprentice turned down her mistûmentor? Rarity only gave a gentle smile, and Twilight began to smile herself, before both laughed. Without further complaint, she finished dressing and stared at herself in the mirror.
ôThis is definitely better than my sweater vest.ö Twilight admitted.
Rarity, bringing TwilightÆs old clothes to her in a small bag, looked at the reflection as well. ôYes, but it is lacking something. I just canÆt figure out what.ö
She scrutinized the mirror, and then had it. ôOf course, it needs a dash of color!ö
She quickly went and rummaged around, before returning with a bright red necktie. She put it on Twilight, and snugly fit it into place, before turning to allow her to appraise herself.
Twilight nodded. ôOkay, I admit I really like this look. Thanks.ö
She checked th4e clock. ôWell, I really have to be going; I have a great deal of work to do.ö
Rarity nodded. ôYes, of course. We should meet for tea tomorrow; I just have to hear more about Camelot.ö
Using her magic, Twilight lifted Spike over and caught him. ôCome on Spike, letÆs get going. We have just one more thing to do, and plenty of daylight to burn!ö
Spike looked back to Rarity and waved to her. ôCall me!ö
As they left, Rarity raised an eyebrow. Did that tiny dragon just make a pass at her?
ôYou have to admit, the look is nice on you.ö Spike said as he rode atop the back of TwilightÆs duffel bag.
Twilight looked back at him. ôBut not as nice as Rarity, right?ö
Spike heaved a lovesick sigh. ôNot even close.ö
ôSheÆs out of your league, IÆm just warning you.ö Twilight said before she checked the list herself. ôFinally we have music. That is supposed to be taken care of by a Winged Folk named Fluttershy.ö
Twilight stopped. ôàWho names their kid Fluttershy?ö
She looked to Spike, who shrugged his shoulders, and then kept walking. The path they followed soon left Sunnyville, and reached the edge of the dense and dark Everfree Forest. Twilight knew well of this place, a massive patch of untamed wilderness extending from Sunnyville all the way to Philadelphia that even Princess Celestia chose to never bother with, for some strange reason.
ôYikes.ö Spike muttered.
ôJust looking at it sends a chill up my spine.ö Twilight said, before she looked to her right and saw a homely little cottage built into a fairly large tree.
Oh, there was a fairly large dire badger tearing down a fence to several chicken coops at the side.
ôSweet Celestia itÆs a dire badger!ö Twilight shouted, and immediately regretted it, as the beast turned its attention from terrified chickens to much meatier prey. ôOops.ö
The beast didnÆt make a threatening noise or posture, it just charged, itÆs very large claws primed to rip its new prey a new one. The speed at which it moved surprised Twilight, but not at all too much, as she quickly used a spell to lift the beast and use its own forward momentum to send it over her head and crashing into a tree.
ôDouble oops.ö She said.
ôGood job, Twilightûwhoa!ö Spike had to hang on tight as Twilight ran as fast as she could for the cottage.
ôDire Badgers go berserk when they are injured, and become much, much harder to injure even with magic!ö Twilight quickly explained to her assistant. When Spike looked back, he saw that the badger was now glowing red, foaming at the mouth, and charging after them in an incoherent rage.
ôTHEN WHY DID YOU INJURE IT!ö Spike yelled.
ôI didnÆt mean to throw it into a tree!ö
Leaping over the footbridge that crossed over the creek in front of it, Twilight ran up to the door and slammed into it, before she began pounding on it.
ôLET ME IN! LET ME IN! LET ME IN!ö She yelled, and only heard the sound of loud music playing in response. Well, at least the music was being worked on.
She turned around, went wide-eyed and ducked underneath the claws of the dire badger, which slammed against the door with enough force to shake the cottage, but not bring down the door. This seemed to only hurt the badger further, and thus infuriate it further.
Twilight stared agape at this. ôWhat is that door made of?ö
The dire badger roared in her face, and returned her attention to more pressing concerns. It prepared to swing its claws down to messily eviscerate the horned girl, and Twilight prepared to raise a barrier to protect herself and Spike, when the door suddenly opened and everyone stopped.
The badger looked up, and found a pink-haired, winged folk wearing an oversized yellow sweater and blue jeans. She stared at the creature, and then looked over to the chicken coops, and the terrified chickens running about them in a panic. She then looked at the towering beast, and glared at it.
Twilight could only stare in disbelief as the dire badger, known for its unstoppable fury, became completely struck with fear, and stumbled back from the winged folk. Trembling, and with its claws retracted, the fierce beast turned and fled back towards the forest.
ôSTOP!ö
At the shout of the winged girl, the dire badger did just that, and turned slowly to face her, trembling as it tried to avoid her gaze.
Lifting off her porch on her gently flapping wings, Fluttershy flew over to the badger and hovered before it. Trying hard as it could, there was still no escape from that stare. ôYou are going to go back and clean up the mess you made, and apologize to the chickens right now!ö
The badger, whimpering, quickly nodded to Fluttershy and scrambled over to the chicken coop, where it began crudely putting together the fence it knocked over, while growling the equivalent of tearful apologies to the chickens it had been trying to kill and eat just moments before.
Well! If that was not the most baffling thing Twilight Sparkle had seen all day, and sheÆd already seen plenty.
ôWhat.ö
As the badger whimpered and growled, FluttershyÆs expression became one of surprise. ôOh? Oh myàö
She flew over to the badger, and then sat down. ôMr. Badger, could you please growl for me again?ö
The dire badger looked at Fluttershy, confused, and complied with a deep, throaty growl. Hearing the growl, Fluttershy smiled. ôOh yes, that is exactly what I was looking for! Mr. Badger, would you please do me the honor of singing for me? IÆm sorely in need of a singing bass, and youÆre perfect.ö
Pointing at itself, the dire badger growled back unintelligibly. When Fluttershy nodded, the beast looked contemplative, and then pointed at its mouth, indicating hunger. Fluttershy smiled warmly.
ôOh? Of course IÆll get you something to eat, you canÆt sing on an empty stomach. Please, come right this way.ö With that, Fluttershy led the dire badger by the paw back to the house.
ôI have plenty of food, you really shouldÆve just asked. Do you like steak?ö At that, the badger grinned and nodded happily.
Twilight and Spike scooted out of the way, as Fluttershy and the dire badger went inside, the former carrying on. ôOh good, weÆll get you started while I prepare some. YouÆre going to be perfect for the celebration tomorrow.ö
The door closed behind them, leaving Twilight and Spike without Fluttershy having even noticed them. Twilight blinked once, rubbed her eyes, and then blinked again.
ôWhat.ö
Shaking her head, Twilight checked her list. ôAlright, music preparation isàforget it. ItÆs fine. LetÆs go to the library.ö
Spike, as confused as Twilight was, just noted to himself that Fluttershy had breasts nearly as nice as CelestiaÆs, and stopped worrying about what they just saw.
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