So now the time has come for one pony to leave the competition...but did you pick up on some hints, last time, that could link to the Moles true Identity?
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"I can't believe it! A quiz?" Rainbow Dash shouted angrily, inches away from Carrot Top's face. The presenter pony grimaced and held her posture.
"This quiz will determine how much knowledge you have about The Mole. The one that has figured out the least by now, will be forced to go home and leave the contest." She told the Rainbow maned pony. Retreating, Rainbow went back and formed a long line before Derpy Hooves and Carrot Top.
"Come with us." Derpy told the group, and the other ponies had no choice other than to follow the two presenters.
Pinkie Pie: Luckily for me, I already have some ideas as to who The Mole is...that's because I had my detective hat on the whole game!
Being led to a small building, the ten contestants huddled inside to find themselves in a long corridor with ten doors, one for each of them. Carrot Top cleared her throat, drawing attention away from the doors and back to her.
"The quiz will have 10 questions. You answer each of them, and when finished, drop the finished paper into the slot provided. The answers will be counted and those who got them correct will be allowed out of their rooms. All will become clear when you enter the room. Good Luck, My Little ponies." She told them, and the ten contestants silently made their way into their rooms.
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Question 1: Is The Mole an Earth Pony, Pegasus, or a Unicorn?
Lyra: I already have an exemption, but I should still try my hardest on this quiz. The Mole, In my opinion, is probably a Unicorn.
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Question 2: What is the Moles job?
Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I never learnt their job...well, it must have something to do with their cutie mark...lets see...she must be a musician of sorts...
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Question 3: Did The Mole jump during the 'Leap of Faith' Challenge?
Applejack: Yes, they did, matter of factually. But that doesn't suit her, not in the slightest.
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Question 4: Did The Mole receive their baggage during the 'Leap of Faith' Challenge?
Rainbow Dash: No, they didn't, but they should have. I can't believe that Lyra!
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Question 5: What room number is The Mole staying in?
Trixie: Room 1a. Luckily, I was the last to get a room, so I know where everypony went....not all ponies will.
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Question 6: Who is The Mole sharing a room with?
Rarity: Well, this one is easy as Pinkie Pie! No, that's not my answer, just a saying, just a saying...
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Question 7: Was The Mole a pony who was abducted during the 'Riddleknappers' challenge?
Pinkie Pie: Well, no, obviously. I know it's not Dashie! Or is it? She did seem pretty lax about the whole kidnapping business...
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Question 8: What is The Mole's Cutie Mark?
Bon-Bon: Well, this one's easy. I feel so relaxed knowing I get a free ride through this. It's those sparkles. Like her name.
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Question 9: Is The Mole a resident of Ponyville?
Fluttershy: Yes. Bon-Bon, I'm so sorry...you're nothing but nice, and that's suspicious...oh, but that's what I'm like! Time to toughen up, Fluttershy!
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Question 10: Who is The Mole?
Octavia: It's either Applejack, Lyra or Rarity...I'll just go with my gut instinct.
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Finishing the quiz, the ten contestants placed their forms into a small slot in the side of the wall. The last pony handed their quiz in, causing all ten doors to swing open dramatically. Silently, the ten ponies walked out of their rooms and back into the long corridor, exchanging long, heavy glances at each other.
"Cheer up!" Derpy said in her usual bubbly manner. It normally would have brightened up the ten contestants, but the fact someone had to leave so quickly was stressing, to say the least. Carrot Top cleared her throat, a signature sign of hers that she should be paid some attention.
"Please follow me." She said solemnly, the ten contestants piling behind the presenter in a messy single file line.
They were led into a small room with a computer displaying only a blank screen.
"Welcome to your first elimination! Exciting, isn't it?" Carrot Top asked the contestants, however, she only got awkward shuffling in response. "Well, anyway," She continued, "I'll type in your names onto this computer here," Carrot Top now paused in her speech to signal to the said computer. "If the screen goes green; you have passed the quiz! If, however, this screen goes red...you are the one that knows the least about The Mole, and must leave the contest."
Derpy Hooves now smiled, obviously having practiced this line. "Obviously, The Mole knows the most about themselves, so they will stay every round. Obviously." She said, managing to get a few laughs from the contestants. They relaxed a little. "We start from the left, going all the way to the right." She said, turning to the far left of the room. Fluttershy stood there, cowering.
Carrot proceeded to type in her name.
F-L-U-T-T-E-R-S-H-Y
GREEN
The Yellow Pegasus exhaled in relief, plonking herself down on the floor. "Bon-Bon." Carrot turned to the next pony.
B-O-N - B-O-N
GREEN
Bon-Bon sighed, feigning relief. She had to keep up the act of pretending not to have an exemption. "Pinkie Pie."
P-I-N-K-I-E P-I-E
GREEN
"OH YEAH! I knew I was right!" Pinkie started performing a victory dance, getting strange and bemused looks from the other nine ponies. It was Rarity's turn next. She held her breath.
R-A-R-I-T-Y
GREEN
She let go of her breath, trotting on the spot to relieve some of the pent up anticipation. "Octavia." Carrot Top announced, proceeding to type in the Cellists name.
O-C-T-A-V-I-A
RED
Octavia simply hung her head in shame. Ponies looked on at her aghast. Octavia was one of the smartest ponies in the competition! How had she been knocked out so quickly? This was the train of thought each pony possessed.
"Octavia, you have failed the test. You must leave immediately." Carrot Top said seriously. Octavia nodded slowly and walked towards the door, turning around slowly before opening it.
"Bye..." She whimpered, limply waving a hoof. This was a different Octavia than what the other ponies knew. Leaving the room, just like that, Octavia was gone. Only faces of shock and sadness remained plastered on the other contestants faces.
"I can't believe it. I thought she'd be there till the very end." Twilight told the rest of the group, being the first to say something.
"She was so calm, so organized...she kept this group together." Rainbow said slowly, feeling attached to the pony she had barely even known.
"Nine remain. Sadly, The Mole has taken their first victim." Carrot Top said. "You can return to your Hotel now. Sleep tight, don't let The Mole bite, because you have a big day tomorrow..."
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And so, with Octavia gone, and Episode 1 over, nine remain in the fight to win the money and discover who The Mole is. Who is The Mole among the eight contestants?