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// Chapter 2: The Perfect Camp Gift 
// Story: The Legendary Knights of Friendship 
// by Shadow Master 
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Twilight Sparkle, Sunset Shimmer and Nyx are witnessing the objects, Spike and Minicons being levitated on midair ever since the former prized student from Crystal Prep Academy pointed at the sunscreen cream.

"Put us down now!" Wheelie exclaimed frantically.

Brains quivered in fear, "This isn't funny! Put us down now!"

Spike scoffed, "Chicken-Cons."

"That wasn't funny, puppy idiot!" Brains and Wheelie exclaimed in anger.

"Wow..." Nyx said in surprise as she turned to Twilight Sparkle, "Did you do this?"

Sunset Shimmer nodded in agreement, "How is this possible?"

Twilight Sparkle gulped in fear, "I can't believe this. It's..."

"AMAZING!" Sunset Shimmer and Nyx exclaimed in surprise while Twilight Sparkle remarked in fear, "TERRIBLE!"

Due to her frightfulness of her powers, Twilight Sparkle yelped in fear as he glowing levitation on the items and three friends of hers stopped and dropped to the ground hard.

Wheelie sighed in annoyance, "I hate magic..."

"At least, we have beds." Brains remarked in relief.

Sunset Shimmer and Nyx turned and looked at Twilight Sparkle, with their shock and surprise looks.

"Are you kidding? This is great!" Sunset Shimmer exclaimed in amazement, "I mean, we've all ponyed up before, gotten the whole ears and wings and tail thing, shot magical rainbow lasers, but nothing like this has ever happened!" 

"And not to mention, you were able to see things clearly without the glasses," Nyx nodded, "How did you do it?"

"I don't know!" Twilight Sparkle answered in fear, "Maybe I didn't? Maybe it's her?!"

Nyx gasped in concern, "It can't be. That's impossible."

"Her who?" Sunset Shimmer asked.

"Nothing. Nevermind." Twilight Sparkle answered frantically, "Can we just not talk about it? And could you please not bring this whole levitating thing up to the others especially Shadow Dragon and Shorty Thinking?"

"Why not?"

"You heard Applejack. This is supposed to be the place where everyone can get away from magic. I don't want them to know I brought some crazy new kind with me."

"And what about Shadow Dragon and Shorty Thinking? They need to know about it."

"I know. But Shadow Dragon is lately overprotective of me. I don't want him gets himself in unnecessary trouble especially my magic. As for Shorty Thinking, he's been so obsessed and stingy lately with his Rainbow Energon research. If you mention it, he'll go crazy about experimenting on us and our magic for weeks! He's not himself lately."

Sunset Shimmer hummed in concern, "Yeah. You're right about Shorty Thinking. If you really don't want me to, I won't say anything."

Twilight Sparkle sighed in concern, "I really don't. I needed some air."

Twilight Sparkle took the small bag out as she headed exited the tent at once. Nyx followed her big sister at once.

"I wonder what's bothering her lately," Sunset Shimmer asked in concern yet curiously. 

Sunset Shimmer turned and looked at the sunscreen cream. She smirked in amusement while Wheelie, Brains and Spike noticed it. Three of them knows what she was thinking.

"Don't you dare, Sunny!" Wheelie insisted in anger.

Ignored her friends' concerns, Sunset Shimmer touched her right hand on head while left hand held out at sunscreen cream. She tried to levitate it up high but nothing to avail. She tried in putting her hands on head tightly while groaning in trying to levitate it again. And again, no avail to her success.

Spike sighed in annoyance, "I think you're just gonna have to pick it up."

Sunset Shimmer sighed in disappointment. She picked the sunscreen cream up. She then used it on her hands gently.

Wheelie groaned, "Seriously, Sunset, that wasn't funny!"

Brains nodded, "Yeah! What are you trying to do? Are you trying to scare us or something like what happen to Friendship Games and small town?!"

"Huh? What are you guys talking about," Sunset Shimmer asked in concern, "Are you alright?"

Wheelie and Brains yelped in concern as they frantically panicked. This make Sunset Shimmer and Spike uneasy and worry about them.

Wheelie sighed, "Sorry, Sunset! I didn't mean to scare you off like that. I was just worry about ya being turned into a monster again."

"Yeah. It scare the hell out of me when we first time sees Twilight's bad side," Brains commented.

Sunset Shimmer sighed as she picked her friends up from the bed, "Guys, I promised that I won't become a monster. Believe me."

"I don't know. It's not a good news," Wheelie said in concern, "What if it happen? And I mean being a demon, Sunset!"

"It won't."

"But still-!"

"It won't," Sunset Shimmer interrupted as she patted Wheelie's head gently, "I'll be fine. I promised you for that."

Wheelie sighed, "Fine. I trust your guts. But you owe me something!"

Sunset Shimmer groaned, "Don't push my button, Wheels."

"Kidding! Just kidding!" Wheelie insisted in concern.

Sunset Shimmer rolled her eyes in amusement as she carried both Wheelie and Brains in exiting the tent. Spike followed them as he hoped Twilight Sparkle and Nyx are alright. As they were walking across, they bumped into Gloriosa Daisy hard, making both of them pushed away from each other.

"... show up like that!"

Sunset Shimmer yelped in surprise of the female voice. She turned and looked around to find it but only Gloriosa Daisy was close to her. Could the camp consultant be the one shouting? She have to be sure of it.

"What did you say?" Sunset Shimmer asked in uncertain.

"I... didn't say anything." Gloriosa Daisy answered in confusion. She smiled as she looked at the rest of students heading to docks, "Just here to make sure everyone was headed over to the docks! Did you need something?"

"Nope."

"Because if there is anything I can do to make this week the best week ever, you just let me know. I've got this!"

Sunset Shimmer smiled, "Thanks, I'm good."

Gloriosa Daisy nodded in understanding as she turned and headed off to the docks. Wheelie, Brains and Spike turned and looked at her.

"What was that about?" Wheelie asked.

Sunset Shimmer shrugged, "I thought I heard a voice. I guess it was in my mind. Besides, people here that chipper make me nervous."

"This is gonna be so much fun!" Pinkie Pie screamed happily as she jumped before and hugged Sunset Shimmer.

Sunset Shimmer smiled, "I guess not all people."

Wheelie groaned, "Why does she have to do that every time?"

"Humans are damn crazy..." Brains commented.





At the boys' camping site, the boys were now heading straight to the docks. Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike, Flash Sentry, Saber Dragoon and Laxtinct gathered at the Fire Opal Tent. They were calling Shorty Thinking and Tailtech to come out and meet up at the docks. Two scientists emerged out from the tent.

Shorty Thinking groaned within the tent, "Do you mind?! I'm busy!"

"Shorty! We've gotta go now." Flash Sentry called, "I'm not gonna miss out of some fun. The ladies waiting for us. Rarity needs you!"

Saber Dragoon nodded, "The kid's right. You're gonna miss it especially swimming and canoeing!"

Laxtinct groaned, "How about we get the hell out of here now?!"

"How about you go ahead and leave me and Tailtech alone?!" Shorty Thinking exclaimed in anger and annoyance, making everyone worry and scared, "As you can see, we're freaking busy now!"

Lance Justicestrike hissed, "Take it easy, Shorty. We were just calling for you out."

Heard the commotion, Timber Spruce approached to Fire Opal Tent and asked, "What's the problem here?" 

"The problem is that I need some peace and quiet, so I can work on my projects! Thank you very much, Timber!"

"Uh... I don't think that's a good idea."

"You wanna some good idea?" Shorty Thinking asked in annoyance, "Here's one - tell them that Shorty Thinking got some serious works to do! And he expects no noise or disturbance, unless it's emergency! Got it?!"

Tailtech gulped while nodded nervously, "If I were you, I'd do what he said. Gotta go!"

Shorty Thinking went inside while Tailtech placed the 'Do Not Disturb' signboard on tent's top plank. He then went inside at once.

"Wow... What's with those two guys?" Timber Spruce asked in concern.

Saber Dragoon sighed, "Projects. Scientists never gets a break from it. They both got obsessed with it lately. They'll join us soon."

"Great. Just like my sister she's obsessed with two jobs lately especially the 'Guardian' part," Timber Spruce muttered in annoyance. He then noticed Shadow Dragon and his friends looking at him. He cleared his throat, "Anyway, let's move to the docks now, everyone. We don't wanna miss out the fun part. Keep moving!"

Timber Spruce headed off at once while calling the rest of the boys to move to the docks. Shadow Dragon and Saber Dragoon grew suspicious of the camp consultant's attitude and muttered from moments ago.

"You heard that?" Shadow Dragon asked.

Saber Dragoon nodded, "Yeah. Something's going on around here. Why would Gloriosa have two jobs especially 'Guardian' part? Whose she guarding?"

"No idea. But I'm pretty sure that this case won't be hard for a detective like you to handle."

"You know me, Shadow. And I'm on the case now especially Shorty Thinking just assign me to find our friends moments ago. With the help of Ace, it will be piece of cake."

Emerged from Saber Dragoon's pants pocket, Ace nodded happily, "Cake!"

"Hey, guys! If you're done with chatting, we'd better get going!" Flash Sentry reminded his team, "We're gonna miss some fun out!"

"You guys go on ahead," Shadow Dragon said firmly, "Lance and I need some fresh air. We'll be back soon."

Lance Justicestrike nodded, "Yeah. We'll be back soon."

"Got it, senpai!" Flash Sentry nodded happily. Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike headed off to get some fresh air. He turned and found his friends looking at him. He sighed, "Better than calling him Shadow-Ge. It's kinda weird. No offense."

Saber Dragoon sighed, "None taken. And I'm mixed - Spanish-American. Come on, let's get going."

"Terrific..." Laxtinct snarled in annoyance.

Saber Dragoon, Laxtinct and Flash Sentry headed off to the docks now. Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike headed straight to the forest now.

"This isn't about taking fresh air, isn't it?" Lance Justicestrike asked.

Shadow Dragon shook his head, "No. I sense something funny around here especially Twilight. She's been off lately."

"Really? What makes you think of that?"

"If I'm not mistaken, her Element of Light and Magic are connected to my Element of Darkness ever since Musical Showdown, Friendship Games and Battle of Phoenix Fortress. So therefore, I sensed something off with her now. And she's somewhere inside the deep forest now."

"In other words, you're like a psychic?"

"Not really. But do you have any idea of what's bothering her?"

"I wish I knew. She's been keeping the secrets lately especially her nightmares. She won't tell a thing about it."

"Well, hopefully she can try to tell us than running away from it. If I'm correct, she's must be somewhere in there for peace and quiet."

"Let's go and find her..."

Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike entered the forest in search of Twilight Sparkle. Unknown to them, they were both followed by someone else...





Further away from the girls' campsite, Twilight Sparkle went deep into the forest while looking around of her surroundings - making sure that no one followed her. Arriving to the opened space, she slowly and gently sat down. She opened her small bag as she unpacked some stuffs out such a joysticks, Taoism chart, ancient spell book, washbasin, candles, ancient pot, multi-colored sand jars and good lucky charm. She began setting the ritual up now.

Unknown to Twilight Sparkle, she was being followed by Nyx Midnight. The little sister hid behind the tree as she's spying on her older sister.

Twilight Sparkle was almost finished setting the ritual up. She was sitting in the middle of Star-Shape and Taoist Symbol and Ba Gua Shapes with crimson Fire Symbol, blue Water Symbol, yellow Earth Symbol, green Wood Symbol and silver Metal Symbol. All were made of multi-colored dusts. She also had ancient ash pot, two candles and joysticks. She was holding ancient spell book, washbasin and wearing good lucky charm. She took a deep breathe before released it calmly.

Twilight Sparkle then looked at her good lucky charm as she recalled her past...






Flashback:


Few weeks ago before Camp Everfree, Twilight Sparkle visited Tao's Antique Shop for private discussion about her 'problems'. Tao and Mighty Heart were aware of it but her friends, family and especially Shadow Dragon weren't.

Mighty Heart packed some of Banishing Items into the small bag. Tao was passing the good lucky charm to her. Twilight Sparkle took it while looking at it.

"Twilight, are you certain if it's a good idea?" Tao asked in concern, "As far as I'm concern, there is no evil spirit within you."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "How would you know?"

"I can sense it. I've been training with banishing and purification spells for decades especially I got magical sense. After all, I know my religion well."

"Oh. You're hilarious, Mr. Tao."

"I'm serious, Twilight Sparkle. I don't believe that Midnight Sparkle is haunting you down. If she was, I would have a willies."

"You don't know that. I know it because I can feel her. She was. No, she's part of me. I can't take the chance of not bothering it. I don't want to risk it."

Mighty Heart sighed, "We understand, Twilight. As much as I want to believe in you for safety measure, it's not my decision. I'm merely his assistant and apprentice."

"If you insisted so much, then I have nothing but to respect your decision," Tao said calmly, "But be warned, do not use exorcise spell unless it's emergency. When you banish your half of darkness, it could create catastrophe. Just check before you do anything else. I guarantee that Midnight Sparkle is not responsible of it."

Twilight Sparkle nodded, "Understand. If she's not, then who?"

"I don't know." Tao answered, "But I believe the lost yet ancient spirit is responsible of it because you have a deeper connection to it..."


Flashback Ends...






Present...

Twilight Sparkle sighed as she closed her eyes. She squatted down while holding both lucky charm and washbasin. She then chanted in Cantonese Language - 'Yu Mo Gui Gwau Fai Di Zao (Evil Spirit Begone Now)' for few times. The symbol glowed in white brightly. Nyx Midnight watched the event while looking worry and scared of it. For the moment later, the light blinded both Twilight Sparkle and Nyx Midnight.

As the light slowly dimmed down, Twilight Sparkle was squatting down still. She opened them while looked at her lucky charm. It glowed in white. She sighed in relief as it symbolized that Midnight Sparkle hasn't come out from her.

"Sis?"

Twilight Sparkle gasped in shock as she turned and looked at Nyx Midnight, coming out from the trees. Her little sister approached her.

"You saw everything?" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern. Nyx Midnight nodded in confirmation. She sighed, "I don't expect you to understand me, Nyx. But I have to."

"I understand," Nyx said calmly, "But I don't think it's Midnight Sparkle."

"How would you know?"

"Because if it's her, she would have appeared before us and attacked us. You should know that from the books, sis."

"I wish I can share your optimism, Nyx. But I can't take that chance. I have to be sure that I won't turn into her."

"If you worry so much, maybe you should talk with them about this. They're our friends."

"I can't, Nyx." Twilight Sparkle denied in concern. Nyx was worried and shocked. She sighed, "Please, Nyx. The last thing I want is hurt them after what I've done. The least I can do is that I would never ever use my magic again."

Nyx sighed while nodded, "I understand. I still think you should talk with them about it. Think about it, please?"

Twilight Sparkle hated to admit it but her little sister was right. She nodded in agreement. She and Nyx cleared the messes up before putting into small bag. As they finished packing the stuffs up, they were about to leave. They spotted Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike were emerging from the bushes. It surprised them.

"Twilight? What are you doing here?" Shadow Dragon asked in surprise.

Twilight Sparkle was surprise as she asked, "I could ask you a same thing."

"We both were getting some fresh air. And you two?"

"Same here and enjoy the scenery. It's beautiful, isn't it?"

"Yeah, it sure does."

"Hey, we'd better get back to the docks now. We don't want to miss some safety rules again."

"Yeah, sure." Shadow Dragon nodded in agreement. He noticed Twilight Sparkle was about to leave. He stopped her, "Twilight, are you sure you're okay?"

"What do you mean?"

"You were having nightmares. I can tell by that look of yours. Was it Midnight Sparkle?"

"What? Who told you that?"

"No one. I figure that part out. But I need you to be honest with me. Is it her that haunt you in nightmares? Because if it is, all of us want to help you."

Twilight Sparkle sighed as she kissed him on his cheeks, "I'm fine. It's nothing serious. I still got issue with clowns."

Shadow Dragon scoffed in amusement, "Can't say that I'm surprise of it? Well, we'd better get going now."

Twilight Sparkle nodded in agreement as she and Shadow Dragon headed off. Lance Justicestrike and Nyx followed them from behind.

"Hey, everything okay with Twilight Sparkle?" Lance Justicestrike asked, "I've got the feeling that she lied to us. Again..."

Nyx sighed, "It's not a lie. She's withholding the truth. And she did it because she cared for her friends and others. She doesn't want them to get involve of it."

"By my record, we all got involved with magic since Friendship Games. And I made best bet for her that she should tell us about it."

"I know. I told her about it. And I think she'll do it soon."

"Well, she'd better do it, otherwise, things gets ugly. And I hate to see her and her boyfriend get into fight like last time."

"Yeah. That's something we agree about, big brother." 

"Well, let's just hope she do it."

"Me too. Me too..."

As the open-space area is empty, the mysterious figure emerged from the big tree's behind. He approached to the center as he looked at it closely. He smiled calmly.





At the Autobots-G.I. Joe's camping site, Duke was leading both team to the docks. Some of them were chatting with each other about the activities they're gonna do. During their walking to the docks, Duke and his team were chatting.

"Still worry about Cobra Commander?" Scarlett asked.

Duke nodded, "Yeah. I can't help but think that something bad is gonna happen. I can feel it."

"I'm with you, Duke. I don't like it too," Roadblock said in concern, "My guts tells me that he's nearby. And I'm ready to kick his ass."

"I'm with Roadblock," Flint remarked in agreement, "He owe us a lot! And I can't wait to give him piece of my mind."

Lady Jaye huffed firmly, "I'm in too."

Scarlett sighed, "If only I had known this, then I would have-!"

"Scarlett, stop. This isn't your fault. It's mine," Duke interrupted as he held her, "You know that. Have I been there with Rex, he wouldn't have become our enemy. But now he is. There's no going back for any of us now."

"Duke, if we can save your ass, then so can he. Don't you think we should try it?"

"I don't know. I think it's bad idea. Whatever Mindbender did to Rex, it's way beyond to talk him out of it."

"We have to try, Duke. He's our family."

"Yeah, but still-!"

"Please. Promise me that if we do meet him, I want you and me to talk with him first. If it goes south, then we have no choice..."

"But honey-!"

Scarlett interrupted and pleaded, "Promise me, Conrad."

After some thoughts, Duke sighed in defeat, "Fine, Shana. Let's hope that Commander is in mood to have a chitchat with us."

Scarlett sighed as she hugged Duke passionately, "Thank you, Duke."

Duke hugged Scarlett back. Their friends smiled and chuckled in amusement at the scene.

Hound was carrying the bags of medical supplies, it surprise and shock some of the Autobots.

"Uh... Hound, what's with the first aid tools?" Crosshairs asked in surprise.

Hound held his bag tightly close to him, "Oh, it's nothing serious. Just hoping that one of class got some medic lesson. After all, I'm the medic."

Prowl nodded in agreement, "I have to agree with Hound. Without Ratchet or Ironhide to back us up, we'll be outnumbered and outgunned. And who will be the best arsenal and medic than our big guy himself?"

"You bet. No one messes with our tough guys!" Smokescreen exclaimed proudly.

Hound chuckled in amusement, "Thanks guys. These two jobs are gonna give me a headache especially being a medic. It's my first time to do the job."

Breakaway patted Hound's back gently, "Don't worry, dude, you'll be fine. And besides, you've got our back, we've got yours."

Hound hummed, "Yeah, I guess you're right."

Shane and Tessa were discussing with each other about the camp. Drift, Arcee, Tunnel Rat, Spirit and Ripcord were behind of them as they overheard some conversation.

Shane groaned as he put shades on, "I'm telling ya, your dad is a control-freak! Every time we have our own date, he came and screw it up badly! And this is the worse!"

"Come on, Shane! Knock it off," Tessa said in annoyance while nudged Shane's chest hard, "Dad is being dad. He's just wanna do something special for me."

"Yeah. He got funny ways to do it especially this place. I wanna go to beach, not camp! This place is crap!"

"Hey! This is my mom and dad's favorite place! And it's the same place they met and have fell in love! So, if I were you, I watched my mouth, jerk!"

Tessa punched Shane's guts hard, making him groaned and moaned painfully. She headed off while leaving her boyfriend for insults. The others laughed in amusement at his misfortune.

"Nice going, Romeo," Tunnel Rat complimented.

Ripcord chuckled, "Yeah, kicked by your own Juliet. That's gotta hurt a lot."

"Sheesh! That hurt!" Shane groaned, "What's with her?"

"Perhaps you should be more thoughtful of her and her feelings before you open your big mouth," Arcee said in amusement.

Spirit nodded, "Female are very sensitive when it comes to precious and important items or place to them."

Drift nodded, "If I were you, my friend, I apologize for the insults. As the haiku said - Fail to apologize, brings terrible catastrophe, life will be turn upside down, regrets is all you have."

"Seriously?" Shane asked in annoyance. Everyone nodded in agreement. He sighed, "Great. Hope she's in mood for apology..."

Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Cade Yeager, Sam Witwicky and Mikaela remained behind to check on Optimus Prime, who was inside the metallic camp. The Leader of Autobots has been busy lately with his 'works'. They wondered what and why he's obsessed with it.

"Optimus, we've gotta go now!" Sam called out, "It's almost time."

Mikaela nodded, "Yeah! You're gonna miss some fun, man."

"Whatever it is, it can wait," Cade Yeager said calmly, "For now, we need to relax, Optimus. At least, we can get to know each other much."

While working on his computer, Optimus Prime sighed, "I can't. This work is too important. I cannot delay it."

"If this is important, maybe you should let us into it," Sideswipe suggested.

Bumblebee nodded as he radioed, "The more the merrier."

"No," Optimus Prime said firmly as he turned and looked at his friends, "That won't be necessary. I can handle it. But more importantly, you all should enjoy it. I'll be joining soon, my friends. I promise. For now, I need to work on this first."

His friends were still unconvinced and unsure of it. Nevertheless, they have to follow his order since Optimus Prime is their leader and friend. As they walked further away from the tent, they have some discussion.

"Any idea what's been going on his head lately?" Sideswipe asked in concern.

Bumblebee shrugged, "I wish I knew, partner..."

"Whatever it was, better hope it's not serious one. I hate to imagine of how bad the situation goes."

"You said it, Mac!"

"He's been like this ever since the Battle of Phoenix Fortress and Friendship Games," Sam said in concern, "Any idea what makes him like this. Don't tell me that he still got issue with humans."

Cade Yeager shook his head, "Maybe. But never like this before. Something bother him to focus on the work. But what?"

"I wish I knew. The Optimus Prime I knew would never put work before his friends and family, unless it's saving the world again."

"Doubt of that. Maybe he got pissed off."

Mikaela sighed, "Whatever it is, I'm sure he'll let us know about it. We trust and believe in Optimus Prime. We always do."

Can't help but to smile and agree with Mikaela, Sam and Cade nodded in agreement. They and their Autobot friends regrouped with the rest while heading to the docks.

Optimus Prime watched his friends approaching towards the docks. He sighed in shame as he turned back to his computer. He continued typing on it in search of his enemy - Cybertronian Creator's hideout, with the help of Squeeks from Chicago.

"Forgive me, my friends. This is for your safety and sake..."





Canterlot High School staffs and students gathered at the docks, along with Autobots and G.I. Joe. They chatted and commented of how beauty and great the camp is.

"Oh, it's beautiful, isn't it?" Rarity commented while looking at the lake, "It looks like a diamond shining in the sun!"

"It is lovely out here. The fresh air, the cool breeze," Fluttershy sighed happily as the bird came and landed on her finger, "the birds that land on your finger."

Rainbow Dash smirked, "I think that only happens to you."

Aquastroke giggled, "Can't disagree with that. She's the Mother Nature's daughter."

SCREAM! Everyone turned and found a bird squawking and screeching loudly while playfully clawing and pulling the hair of Laxtinct. The green skinned boy screamed and pleaded in getting it off him. Most chuckled and laughed in amusement. Some looked away and covered their giggles. Others sighed in annoyance, and mostly Dragon Strike Force.

"Or not..." Rainbow Dash commented in shock.

Tunnel Rat was in shock and surprise, "I did not see that coming..."

"Me too..." Ripcord nodded in surprise.

Spirit sighed in concern, "Since Laxtinct complained too much of the camp, the Mother Nature gives him taste of the medicine of hers."

"I HATE CAMP!" Laxtinct screamed in fear and anger.

Flare Tiger sighed, "Laxtinct. You need to learn love the camp than hate it. You're gonna get lots of bad lucks for a week."

A few minutes later, Gloriosa Daisy and Mr. T explained the rules of lake activities to the students. With that is done, everyone headed off to do their activities - canoe, sailing the boat, windsurfing and swimming for fun.

Hound was practicing and training his first aids, with the help of Smokescreen and Breakaway. Though two Autobots weren't please of it, they assisted and taught him about being a medic. Drift was training his swordsmanship. Snake Eyes and Jinx were training in their ninja swordsmanship and ninjustsu skills. Crosshairs, Flint and Lady Jaye were training in their marksmanship and sniping at the targets.

Spirit, Ripcord and Tunnel Rat were setting the artificial rock mountain for climbing. Duke, Roadblock and Scarlett were preparing the canoes and sailing boats for the activities. Arcee and Sideswipe were helping them out. Cade Yeager, Sam Witwicky and Mikaela were discussing about Optimus Prime. Shane struggled in apologizing to Tessa. Bumblebee radioed happily while watching the event. 

Laxtinct quivered and shivered in fear as he squatted down while covering himself tight. He was sitting close to two Minicons, Spike and Dragoking. Flash Sentry and Sunset Shimmer were discussing of what they're gonna do later. Aquastroke and Rainbow Dash were sparring in punches and kicks. Lance Justicestrike and Cutie Mark Crusaders were playing a tag happily.

Applejack and Saber Dragoon were canoeing across the lake.  Fluttershy was feeding the ducks, with small pieces of bread. Rarity and Pinkie Pie were chatting of what they can do with their favorite activities.  Shadow Dragon was carrying the paddles as he followed Twilight Sparkle to the docks' platform for rowing canoe.

As the couples were walking across the wooden platform, Twilight Sparkle got tripped by a broken plank. Shadow Dragon gasped as he threw the paddles down. And just before he could grab her, Timber Spruce came and held her from the back. This surprised the couple - Twilight Sparkle felt gratitude while Shadow Dragon was annoyed yet relief.

"I know I'm charming, but you don't have to fall for me." Timber Spruce commented.

Twilight Sparkle blushed a bit, "Gee... Thanks, Timber."

Shadow Dragon groaned in annoyance by Timber Spruce's flirt on his girl, "I'll take it from here, Spruce. Thanks."

"Not again..." Twilight Sparkle remarked in annoyance.

Timber Spruce shrugged while nodded in understanding. Shadow Dragon helped pulling Twilight Sparkle up from the camp consultant's hold. The couples turned and left the dock's platform. They both chatted with each other. 

"Okay, Shadow Dragon. You seriously need to be nice with Timber Spruce." Twilight Sparkle said in annoyance and angry.

"Hey, I was trying to look after you. You should know that," Shadow Dragon replied firmly, "And besides, I don't trust him, his sister or Mr. T. They're hiding something. I can feel it."

"You're too suspicious, Shadow Dragon," Twilight Sparkle remarked in annoyance before smirked in amusement, "Or maybe, you're jealous of him."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me right, Sergeant. Admit it. I'm right."

"Uh-huh! Real funny, Twilight. I'm not the only one who is jealous of someone gets too close to my lover before."

"Oh no! Don't you dare say I'm jealous! I'm not! You hear me! I am not!"

"Yes, you are! You're jealous of Iris Crystal being my first girl."

"Did not, trooper!"

"Did too, professor! Just admit it, Twilight!"

"I will not, Shadow Dragon! Not on my watch!"

Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon continued arguing with each other about their relationship. Flash Sentry noticed it. He sighed in concern, making Sunset Shimmer heard of it.

Flash Sentry shook his head in concern, "Not again..."

"What? What's wrong?" Sunset Shimmer asked.

"They're both arguing again. And I'm worried they're gonna break up again. I don't want them regret their decision like what happen before and to our pony friends."

"Yeah, I know. I felt the same way too."

"Is there anyway we can cool their temper off? We can't just do nothing."

"All we can do is talk and remind them that they're still perfect for each other, even though they're gonna have some disagreement and argument."

"So you're saying they need to get over it by talking with us? Don't you think that's gonna be problem for us?"

"Kinda, yeah. I didn't say it's gonna be easy to cool it, Flashy."

Flash Sentry hissed, "Ouch! You're not pulling any punches."

Sunset Shimmer smiled as she gave a small punch on his shoulder a bit, "Not really my style. Sorry."

Wheelie, Brains and Spike watched the event via binoculars from the table. Dragoking was drinking his coke besides them.

"Love. Yuck! I hate Flash being close to Sunset," Wheelie commented.

Brains nodded, "Tell me about it. I wish they were at each other's throats like Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon do now."

"You guys are real bullies, you know that?" Spike asked in annoyance, "When they're in love, we've gotta respect it, not screw it up."

"Whatever!" Wheelie and Brains exclaimed in annoyance.

Dragoking nodded, "I agree with Spike. They deserve each other. My master and Spike's mistress too. They're perfect mates."

Spike cleared his throat, "I think the term - lovers are right one."

Dragoking scoffed, "You say 'lovers', I'd say 'mates'. They're the same."

Spike groaned while rolled in amusement. Dragoking continued drinking his coke while Wheelie and Brains continued spying on their friends. 

Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle stopped their argument as they and the students looked at the docks. Captain Rexstrike approached it as he was inspecting the dock's platform carefully and thoroughly. He hummed in concern about it. He sighed in concern as he returned and make some reports to two principals.

"I've got some bad news. The dock looks bad. It's almost gonna break. It's a safety hazard. I suggest we close down the dock for the remainder of the camp."

Vice Principal Luna nodded in agreement, "Yes, I have to agree with the Captain."

The students including Rainbow Dash awed in disappointment and upset. Now they'd never get their chance to have their lake activities.

"Oh, I'm sure it won't have to be for the remainder of camp." Gloriosa Daisy said optimistically, "Just needs to be patched up a bit. I've got this!"

Han Zero hummed as he approached and looked at it carefully, "She's right. We'll help out. Just need some woods and tools."

Captain Rexstrike sighed, "Can't say I disagree with you, but you're right, Han. We'll handle it. It will take some time to get it down."

"If you say so," Principal Celestia hummed calmly, "Let's hope it can be done today or tomorrow."

Applejack gave in some thoughts about the docks while recalling what Captain Rexstrike and Mr. T speeches on inspiration and camp gifts. She can't help but get the feeling that she found it.

"If you ask me, this whole dock needs to go." Applejack suggested calmly. Everyone turned to her. She continued, "Building a new one could be our camp gift. Sure, it would benefit us, but a nice new dock would benefit future campers, too."

Everyone chatted and cheered happily of what Applejack has suggested. Gloriosa Daisy smiled in relief. Timber Spruce looked worry. Four staffs smiled proudly. Mr. T remained silent as he wrote something down on his paperclip. Saber Dragoon hummed in concern while looking at the camp consultant cautiously.

"I don't know. It's an awful lot of work." Timber Spruce said in concern, "I wouldn't want you guys to miss out doing other fun camp stuff because you're so busy building a dock for future campers."

Gloriosa Daisy glared at her brother, causing Timber Spruce to glare at her back. Sunset Shimmer noticed it as she took a bite on her thumb. Mr. T sighed as he approached and intervened two camp consultants from arguing.

"Now you two. There is no reason to fight over a little suggestion?" Mr. T asked calmly with a bit of annoyance, "Tell me, students. Are you willing to sacrifice all of your time for this project?"

"You kidding me, Mr T?" Rainbow Dash scoffed, "We're Canterlot Wondercolts! We've got a reputation to uphold! And there's no way we're gonna leave this place without contributing the most awesome camp gift ever! I'm with AJ, building a new dock is definitely it!" She turned to her friends, "What do you guys think?"

Students cheered wildly and happily including Rainbooms, Cutie Mark Crusaders and Dragon Strike Force. Autobots and G.I. Joe smiled proudly yet happily as they agreed to help out.

Gloriosa Daisy smirked, "Looks like it's settled, then."

"Looks like it." Timber Spruce snarled.

Mr. T cleared his throat, "No fighting, you two."

Sunset Shimmer hummed in concern while looking at three camp consultants, "That's some tension all right."

"Did you say something, Sunset?" Flash Sentry asked in concern.

"It's nothing. Sorry about it, Flash."

"No biggie. If you need something, just call me. I'm happy to help especially my girlfriend."

Sunset Shimmer smiled, "Sure. Thanks."





G.I. Joe and Autobots helped removing and taking the woods out from the docks. Mane Seven, Dragon Strike Force and Cutie Mark Crusaders were chatting with each other about how to make a new docks. Flash Sentry was sketching and designing it per his friends' instruction.

"[Twilight Sparkle] We can reinforce the foundation. [Applejack] Make it nice and sturdy.... [Sunset Shimmer] And we can add a woodcarved sign that says 'Camp Everfree'. [Fluttershy] And little boxes with food so you can feed the ducks and fishies. [Rainbow Dash] Oh, we'll add lanterns so you can see at night!"

Flash Sentry finished his scribbling on his sketches. He showed it to his friends - a new docks in L-shape with pillars roping to each other and the signboard at the entrance. He smiled proudly.

"What do you think, guys?"

Rarity gasped happily, "It's stunning! And will make an absolutely perfect runway for my camp fashion show!"

"More importantly, it will be a great place for docking canoes and feeding the wildlife." Applejack said in annoyance.

Saber Dragoon nodded, "And this is for the camp, not fashion show, Dramaty."

Rarity scoffed in annoyance, "Oh, you say tomato, I say perfect place to showcase glamorous boho-chic stylings."

Twilight Sparkle turned to Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna, "What do you guys think?"

"It's going to be a lot of work," Principal Celestia said in concern before smiled, "but we can do it!"

"I agree." The firm and calm voice spoke. Everyone turned to their back and found Optimus Prime approached them. He smiled, "And I believe you'll need some assistance."

"That's something we agree about," Shadow Dragon, Cade Yeager, Sam Witwicky and Duke commented in agreement, "And we'd better get started."

"I know what we're gonna do today!" Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered wildly happily, "Cutie Mark Dock Builders! It's gonna be awesome!"

Lance Justicestrike sighed happily, "Yeah. Can't wait to start."





Everyone began their working progress while some were doing other stuffs. The students joined in the working progress. Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna, Han Zero and Captain Rexstrike supervised the progress. Gloriosa Daisy, Timber Spruce and Mr. T also helped them as well.

Hound continued his first aid medic training, with Breakaway. Crosshairs, Flint and Lady Jaye were training their marksmanship. But they also patrolled the area as well.

Deep in the forest, Sunset Shimmer, Flash Sentry, Flare Tiger, Sideswipe, Drift and Prowl were cutting some woods from the forest. With their bare hands; Roadblock, Spirit, Tunnel Rat, Ripcord and even Laxtinct carried and loaded tons of logs on the vehicular modes of Optimus Prime, Arcee and Smokescreen. Wheelie and Brains checked on the counts of loaded logs before giving a signal to their friends. The transports drove off to the docks in dropping the packages down.

Upon receiving the woods at the docks; Cade Yeager, Sam Witwicky, Duke and Scarlett measured the woods into smaller pieces. Bumblebee, Snake Eyes and Jinx cut them into smaller pieces. Applejack was teaching Apple Bloom about making a hammer from a stone, vine and stick. Shadow Dragon, Saber Dragoon, Aquastroke, Lance Justicestrike and Shane helped them as well. Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo worked together in hammering the nails down on planks. Dragoking brought more of nails to his friends.

Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Nyx, Sweetie Belle, Mikaela and Tessa were crafting and designing animal boxes for the docks and lanterns. Spike also helped them out by bringing more of art supplies.





Everyone spent hours of working on the project until late afternoon. They all taken a break from it. They all chatted with each other about the camp while having their own snacks.

Twilight Sparkle, Nyx and Spike were having snacks at large table. Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike and Dragoking arrived at the scene as they both asked if they can join in or not. The girls allowed it. The boys sat down. They all have their own snacks.

Thought of the argument, Shadow Dragon sighed in concern, "Twilight, about the argument earlier? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-!"

"Forget it," Twilight Sparkle interrupted calmly. She sighed as she looked at him, "I should be the one, who should be sorry. I shouldn't have accuse you being jealous of Timber Spruce especially me. It was so stupid of me."

"No, it wasn't. You were right about me being jealous. But I really sense something's not right here especially Timber Spruce. I just-!"

"I know. But thanks. And you should try to socialize with him and get to know more about him. You and him might become good friends. He's friendly and nice."

"Well, it's hard for me to actually befriend and trust him at once. You may never know what he really is behind the mask."

"Maybe. But I rather you try to talk with him than being suspicious of him. Think you can handle it?"

Shadow Dragon sighed, "I guess you're right. I'll try."

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "Thanks, Shadow Dragon."

"Did we miss something?" Lance Justicestrike asked.

Nyx shrugged, "I have no idea especially the argument. But I'm glad that they didn't go too far again. I hated it a lot."

"Me too," Spike and Dragoking nodded in agreement.

"All right, now! You've made a lot of progress." Principal Celestia called. The students turned and looked at her. She continued as she looked at the sky, "But it's going to be getting dark soon. We can pick this up tomorrow between our other camp activities."

Gloriosa Daisy smiled happily, "Everyone, get cleaned up, and we'll gather by the fire pit at eight to share s'mores and scary stories!"

Pinkie Pie cheered as she held couple of marshmallow bags and sweeten boxes , "S'mores!!!"

The students, including Rainbooms, Dragon Strike Force and Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered happily and wildly about the next activity. Autobots and G.I. Joe smiled about it. They all can't wait to start it.

"This ought to be good," Mr. T smiled calmly, "I can't wait to learn more about this experience..."

To be Continued...

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