Princess Celestia has had enough. Reports, essays, and being locked up in a library for most of her time?

As much as she loves Twilight's friendship reports, she thinks Twilight needs to make more out of life. So she sends out an order of a holiday which EVERYPONY must oblige. And that includes her favorite student.

Twilight is devastated, but her friends convince her that meeting new ponies will be fun over the holidays.

"Can't be that bad, fresh air tastes like what now?" ~Twilight

After all, Celestia is giving her a new assignment - search for 10 sub-elements of her elements. Basically, analyze themes in life. And to make that happen, they need to explore more than Ponyville. Not to mention that Twilight can't really teleport 5 ponies and herself at once - the stress is too large.

Luckily and surprisingly, Rainbow finds the solution. As they pile into a rented, magic-run chillin' bright red SUV crossover with sports car, each pony gets to plan their destinations and their fates.

What they don't know quite yet is that one road trip can make a big difference in an egghead.

Picture credits all go to The-Intimidator on DeviantART.