The next day, the group of ponies decided to take a break from training to have
a picnic in the park. Since it was such a beautiful day, they didn't want to waste it.
They all had just finished their lunch and were chatting happily about all sorts
of things, talking about their training progress, swapping stories from each of their
worlds and just things that have happened in the past few weeks.
The calm, idle chatter was soon brought to a halt when there was a sudden flash of
bright white light, suddenly there was a new arrival to the picnic.
Discord.
"Well, hello everypony" Discord greeted them "Isn't this such a lovely day?" he then
saw four unfamiliar stallions staring at him "Who do we have here? Some new friends?"
he teleported himself over to them "I don't remember you guys..".
"Who and what are you?" Kenji asked him.
"I am Discord, Sprit of Chaos and Disharmony" Discord announced "I am also a Draconequus".
"A what?" Iketani asked, clearly confused.
"A Draconequus, I have the head of a pony and a body made up of all different animals"
Discord explained "If that isn't obvious, I'm sure they've told you all about me".
"Not really" Takumi replied.
"Are you sure?" Discord questioned "Not even Fluttershy?" he then glanced at Fluttershy
who squeaked then shied away. Discord then growled and said "I see how I rate and I won't
forget it." he then blinked out in a huff.
"Um, do we need to be concerned about him?" Itsuki asked
"You shouldn't have to worry. Discord may be upset right now, but he'll get over it, at
least I hope so." Fluttershy replied
"That's reassuring." Kenji added
"Let's not let him get in the way of enjoying our picnic." Rarity said
"I agree." said Iketani
The group then continued their day of fun with some games then headed home at sunset.
Back at the castle, the guys were discussing their run-in with Discord.
"Is anyone else worried about what Discord said in the park?" Takumi asked.
"About how upset he was that the girls didn't mention him to us? Yeah, a little. Kenji
replied
"I asked Scootaloo about him and she said he's this all-powerful creature that loves
making mischief" Iketani said.
"I don't like the sound of that." Itsuki said
"Me either" Iketani replied
Well, there's not much we can do about it now." Takumi said "So let's get some sleep."
The group then headed to bed.
The next morning Iketani woke to a darkened room."It's still dark, I wonder what time it
is?" he said with a yawn. He walked towards the door, but before he could open it, it
was flung open by a panicked Itsuki.
"Iketani, you have to come see this!" he shouted
The pair rushed out the door and joined Takumi and Kenji.
"What's the matter you guys?" Iketanki asked?
Takumi and Kenji raised shaky hooves and pointed towards the opening to the cave they
were currently standing in, outside of which it was snowing.
"WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED? WHERE THE HECK ARE WE?!?!" Iketani shouted
The pair shrugged.
"I don't know, but we need to figure out how to get back to the castle" Kenji replied
"First, we need to figure out where w......" Takumi was cut off mid-sentence as a
big, white creature appeared out of the depths of the cave and let out a ferocious
growl.
"RUN!!!!!!" Itsuki shouted and the guys took off at full gallop.
They ran out into the snow and didn't stop until they were sure whatever was chasing
them was gone.
"That was close" Kenji panted
"I'll say." Takumi agreed
"Well, now that we lost it maybe we can figure out where we go from here." Iketani said.
"We're not going to figure out where we are unless we find someone or a town." Kenji said
"Let's pick a direction and head that way." Takumi suggested.
"That way." Itsuki said, pointing
"That's as good a direction as any." Itketani said. "Let's go."
The group then headed the way Itsuki had indicated.
They walked for what seemed like hours when Kenji finally said "We never should have taken
directions from Itsuki."
"Hey, what's that...." Itsuki began but was cut off by the raised hoof of Takumi
"Do you guys see that." he said pointing at what looked like the outline of a village.
"It looks like a village" Iketani said
"See, I told you guys this was the way to go!" Itsuki said smugly as he ran towards it.
"Hey, Itsuki, wait up." Takumi shouted.
The guys stopped short as they reached a large, wooden gate.
"I wonder why the have such a big gate?" Itsuki asked
"Maybe to keep whatever that thing back there was out." Kenji replied
Iketani went to knock on the gate, when a large, wooly creature with horns popped up on the
wall and asked "State business, pony"
"We were wondering if you knew the way to Ponyville?" Iketani asked
"Ponyville is far from here" the creature replied
"Maybe you could tell where we are?" Kenji asked
"This place called Yakyakistan" it replied
"Okay, is that part of Equestria?" Itsuki asked
The creature seemed angered by that question "HOW DARE YOU SAY YAKS PART OF PONYLAND, YAKS
HAVE OWN LAND!!" the Yak shouted. "Yaks friends with ponies" he then added
"Okay, so maybe you could point us towards Equestria?" Takumi asked
"Ponies need go other way for long distance, to place where shiny ponies live." the Yak replied
"Thank you" they called back
"Have safe journey ponies" he called after them
It was almost nightfall, they were getting tired and a big storm was brewing.
"I wonder how much farther." Itsuki whined
"Well the Yak's directions weren't exactly clear." Kenji replied
Just then the Crystal Empire came into view.
"I think we have arrived" Ikentani said.
"Woohoo!" they cheered
"Where do we go?" Itsuki asked
"Twilight said if we were ever in the Crystal Empire to got to the castle and see her brother and
sister-in-law, they're the Prince and Princess of the Empire." Iketani said
"Let's go, then." Takumi said
The group then headed for the castle.
When they arrived at the gates a guard said "State your business."
"This sounds familiar" Kenji said
"My name is Iketani, tell the Prince we're friends with his sister" Iketani said.
The guard then disappeared. A few minutes later the gates opened and they were greeted by Twilight's
brother, Shining Armor.
"Hey there, Twilight told me all about you, what brings you to the Empire?" he asked
"We're not exactly sure. When we went to bed last night we were in the castle, when we woke up we
were in a cave near Yakyakistan." Iketani said
"Odd. Well you'll have to stay here tonight, the storm has shut down the train and we can't reach
Ponyville or anywhere else for that matter." Shining Armor said
"That would be awesome, thank you so much." Kenji said
"No problem, any friends of Twily's are friends of ours." he replied
The next morning, the group got to meet the Princess and their daughter, Flurry Heart. They decided
to head out on foot since the couldn't go by train and were afraid their friends would be worried.
"Just head along the tracks until you reach Dodge City" Shining Armor said "You can catch the train
from their."
"Thanks again, Shining Armor." Takumi said
"Don't worry about, have a safe journey." he replied
A few hours after traveling the storm let up and the terrain turned to sand as they approached Dodge
City.
"I can see the station from here, let's go." Itsuki shouted
While they were waiting for the train, a cream colored pony with a red mane approached.
"Y'all aren't from around here, are you?" She asked
"No Ma'am, we're trying to get back to Ponyville." Takumi said
"My name is Cherries Jubilee. You wouldn't by any chance, know Applejack, would you?" she asked
"Hi miss Jubilee, my name is Takumi, and these guys are Iketani, Kenji and Itsuki. We do know her,
how do you know AJ?" he asked
"She worked for me at my ranch a few years back." she said as the train approached.
"We'll it seems you train is here, tell Applejack that I said 'Hi' when you see her." she said
"I will." Takumi replied
"Have a safe trip fellas." she said
They then boarded the train towards Ponyville
The trip was uneventful until the reached Appleloosa, when the train suddenly stopped.
"What's going on?" Itsuki asked
"I'm not sure." Iketani said
Then the conductor appeared and said "We have to make an unscheduled stop here in Appleloosa,
mechanical trouble."
"Hey Takumi, didn't AJ say she has family out here." Kenji asked
"Actually, her family founded this town." Takumi said
"Well, it doesn't look like we're going anywhere anytime soon, let's go check it out." Ikentai
suggested.
The group left the train and bumped into what was possibly the happiest pony ever.
"Well, you folks are new in town" The pony said "If you're new in town that must mean you never
seen Aaaaaaaaaplaossa before. My name's is Braeburn and I run this here town."
"You're Applejack's cousin, right?" Takumi asked
If it was at all possible Braeburn seemed even happier "You know AJ?"
"We do" Iketani said
"Well any friends of AJ are friends of mine. I'm going to personally show you the town!" Braeburn said
Then lead them on a whirlwind tour of Aaaaaaaaplossa. By the time the tour was over the train whistle
was blowing and the train was ready to depart.
"Thanks for the tour, Braeburn, it was fun." Kenji said
"Anytime. You guys have a safe journey back to Ponyville and say hi to AJ for me." He said
"Will do." Takumi said
They boarded the train and a few hours later arrived in Ponyville.
"It's sooooo good to be back." Itsuki said as they disembarked. When they turned the corner they saw
their friends had gathered at the station.
"How'd you guys know we were going to be at the station?" Iketani asked
"Shining Armor was able to get a hold of us earlier." Twilight said
"What happened to you guys anyway?" Rainbow dash asked
They then told their tale to the group.
"Sounds like quite the adventure" Scootaloo said as she hugged Iketani
"I wonder how we got up there in the first place." Ikentai said
"I think I have an Idea." Fluttershy said "DISCORD!" she shouted.
The Discord appeared out of nowhere. "Yes Fluttershy?" he said innocently
"Don't you 'Yes Fluttershy' me mister!" she said "Did you send Kenji and the others to the far reaches
of Equestria?"
"I can't believe you would suggest I would do such an awful thing!" Discord said, putting his paw over his chest "What proof to you have to substantiate the accusations?"
Back at the castle, Fluttershy pointed through the open door into Iketani's room, which wasn't there.
"Oh, well, I might have done that." he admitted, waving his claw.
"DISCORD!, I can't believe you would do such a mean thing!" Fluttershy said "Now you're going to apologize
and bring their rooms back."
"Okay fine." he snapped his fingers and brought their rooms back. Iketani opened his door and stood face to
face with the snow monster.
"DISCORD!" Fluttershy shouted "Send that poor creature back this instant!"
"Fine" he snapped his fingers again.
"Now apologize." she said
"I'msorryforsendingyoutotheegdeofEquestria." he said very quickly
"DISCORD!" she shouted
"Okay, okay. I'm sorry. he said.
"That's better." She said
They all laughed as Discord grumbled.