//------------------------------// // Markab ⚜ Cursed Expectations // Story: 6.7.11 // by Morningstar1337 //------------------------------// Ponyville 2:11 AM 6/14/2012 The Friendship Express train had boarded and the passengers exited. "So this is Ponyville huh?" asked one of the passengers, "Kinda country, What do you think Toola Roola?" "I think it has a certain rustic feel Starsong." Toola Roola said. Her blue eyes then looked toward her violet friend. "Well we should probably see Cheerilee now. This place feels too crowded." Starsong said as she looked hat her friend's pink coat, red orange and yellow mane, and blue and purple tail. "Agreed." The pink passenger said. She then levitated some paint and a brush into her bag with her horn, while her friend then stretched her violet wings. The two mares had left the station and went to see their friend. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ponyville 3:00 AM Lyra Heartstrings was busy speaking with her friend, Bonbon outside their house. She said "But I saw it Bonbon, a real life human!" "Not again. Lyra, dear for the last time Humans are a figment of your imagination!" Bonbon said. Ditzy Doo then just entered the household and dropped off a package. "Thanks Ditzy," Lyra said as she signed for the package. She then put up the box and continued her argument. "But they do exist I saw one wearing a clock going to Canterlot yesterday morning." she said. "What happened after that?" Bonbon said, her blue eyes looking to her friend's mint green fur. "Well uhh, she vanished." "Uh-Huh" Just then the two ponies from the train station had then came to them. "Hi we are looking for Cheerilee, have you two seen her?" Toola Roola said. "She was heading to the schoolhouse to prepare for class," Bonbon said. She then pointed her cream-colored hoof to the east. "Thanks" Starsong said. The two mares left Lyra and Bonbon to their conversation. then Lyra noticed a silhouette in the distance. "That's it Bonbon. that the human I told you about." Lyra exclaimed as she chased the figure. "Oh Lyra." The Cream-colored mare sighed before she chased after Lyra. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ponyville 6:00 AM Rarity was taking her sister, Sweetie Belle to school. The filly said "I don't understand why you have to go with me today Rarity?" Meanwhile Apple Bloom was being escorted by her sister, Applejack. The four ponies had noticed two unfamiliar ponies enter the building. they saw that the 2 mares were talking with Cheerilee. "Oh, You're here early." Cheerilee said. "Yeah," Applejack said. Her green eyes were looking around the room and she said "So these are you're friends Pinkie told us about, right? Name's Applejack, and my sister's here is Apple Bloom." She tilted her hat. "I'm Rarity and this is Sweetie Belle." The white unicorn introduced. She then levitated a mirror out to check her purple coiled mane. There wasn't a hair out of place and the makeup on her white fur is also perfect. The three mares nodded and Cheerilee introduced Toola Roola and Starsong to the two pairs of sisters. "So these are your friends huh," Rarity said. "But I thought they weren't supposed to be here for a couple days." Just then Pinkie Pie pranced here in the room. The party pony brought out the trunk and said "Wow I can't believe you're here. isn't it great that you get to visit your friend after so long. I mean it must get so lonely without your friends around, am I right? Hey I almost forgot." "You might want to cover your ears" Applejack said. "And maybe step out of the way" Rarity said as her blue eyes looked towards the wall. Toola Roola and Starsong did just that as Pinkie started hopping around with some instruments singing a song. "Welcome welcome welcome. I give my thought to you," Sang the pink pony. "Welcome, welcome welcome. I say [How do you do?]" She than blew a trumpet and brought a giant drum out. "Welcome welcome welcome. I just wanted to say. Welcome welcome welcome. To Ponyville today." When the song ended cake batter shot out of the pipes and confetti shot out of the oven. Rarity, Applejack, and Pinkie cleaned up the classroom before leaving the schoolhouse. "Right well class is about to start, Would you like to help me today?" the schoolteacher said. "Of course." the pony with multiple mane colors said. "Sure." the purple pegasus said. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ponyville 10:00 PM The Doctor was busy with the Sonic Screwdriver inside his mouth fixing the TARDIS. When River Song entered the box and said "You're not thinking of going to that party are you?" "Why not? I've went to dozens of parties, your parents' wedding reception for example." said the stallion. "OK but..." she looked at the top of his head which had a hard hat for some reason "What in the name of sanity are you wearing?" "It's a hardhat, hardhats are cool." "You have got to be kidding me." The Doctor and River decided to leave the blue box and saw Rainbow Dash flying by and crashing into some nearby trees, she fell and knocked over a tree. She tried to get her cyan head out of the tree. When she got out she said "Aw almost had it." "Well it helps that you stay away from the trees." The green pony deadpanned. "Why don't you zip it lady!" The blue pegasus demanded. then Applejack came into the area. "Rainbow Dash, what are you doing?" the farm pony said. "I was practicing my stunts." The rainbow-maned pony answered. Applejack then noticed the other two ponies. "And who are you supposed to be?" the farm pony said. The stallion replied "Well My name is John Smith and this is my companion River Song. you may call me the Doctor if you wish." "Well My name's Rainbow Dash and i will become Equestria's number one stunt-mare." Said the cyan pegasus as she removed the twigs from her rainbow-colored mane. "At crashing," River snarked. Applejack snickered a bit. Rainbow Dash said "Oh yeah, mark my words: I will join the Wonderbolts and become the best stunt-pony you ever seen." She then flew away. "Well it's been a pleasure meeting you professor." Applejack said. "Ah have to go back to the farm for some rest. Maybe we'll see each other soon." she then left. 'Yeah sooner than you think.' thought the Doctor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canterlot 1:00 PM Princess Celestia was looking through the Star Swirl the Bearded wing with shining Armor and several other royal guardsponies. Shining Armor said "But you said that Time-Stopping spell is deeply hidden in a secret room that only you know. How would somepony even steal the spell?" The princess said "I don't know but we'll find out." She raised her horn and an wall opened up. She entered the passage. When she reached the end of the hall she saw a table with nothing on it. "Oh No." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ponyville 4:25 PM Twilight was aiming her telescope at the stars when a certain stallion entered the tree. "Hello is this the Library?" said the Doctor. Twilight looked away from her telescope and greeted the stallion. She said "Yes this is the library. I'm the librarian, Twilight Sparkle." said the lavender unicorn. The brown stallion said "John Smith, but everypony calls me the Doctor." "Doctor wh--" the librarian was interrupted by the stallion. "Just [The Doctor.]" "I see." Twilight said. "So what brings you here Doctor?" "I heard you're doing some astronomy tonight. I came to see if you need some help?" "No I'm good but thanks. Are you going to Pinkie's party tomorrow?" "Yes I plan on it. Why, are you going?" "Maybe but first i came to check out the stars. Since Spike is busy helping Rarity with her business I figured i check out something peculiar in space." "What's so peculiar?" the stallion said as he looked through the telescope. "Hmm some stars in the constellation Orion are missing. That is abnormal." The stallion mused on this and said "Well i hope you will come to the party tomorrow." He then took a book from the shelves "Mind if i check this out?" "[Elements of Harmony: A reference Guide]? sure." Twilight then proceeded to check out the book. The Doctor opened the door when a small purple dragon entered the room, surprising both Twilight and The Doctor. "Twilight, you have to read this!" the baby dragon exclaimed. The purple unicorn said "What is it Spike?" "An urgent letter from the princess." Spike then took out the letter which the unicorn read My Most Faithful Student; Someone has broken into the castle and took a spell from stopping time. I don't know who took it but be on your guard. The purple mare put away the scroll and said "Well see you tomorrow, bye." She then pushed the stallion out. The Doctor managed to catch a glimpse of the letter before leaving and said "Well a time-stopping spell? Well wonders never cease. Better tell River about this" as he walked toward the TARDIS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ponyville 7:06 PM Cherrilee was busy grading papers when Toola Roola opened the door. "Well this place is nothing like Manehatten that's for sure." said the multicolored-mane pony. she then used her horn to levitate a paintbrush and started painting on a nearby easel. The plum earth pony said "Yeah it sure is something. The students here are for the most part wonderful. Hey why did you decide to stay in Manehatten way back when?" "I didn't think i was ready then, and I'm not sure I am ready now. Hey that kid what was her name, Apple Blossom..." "Apple Bloom." Cherrilee corrected. "Right, She seems to have great potential as an artist. Maybe I can give her a few pointers" "I wish. She and her friends are more worried about getting their cutie marks." "Yeah i heard but maybe Starsong and I can change that for her and Sweetie Belle but Scootaloo may be more of a challenge." "Tell me about it." "Well most of the time friends do lots of stuff together. That's pretty much the whole point." Toola Roola finished her painting. "I just hope they find their talents before it's too late." The teacher pony said. "You're not the only one." Both left the schoolhouse leaving behind a painting of the two and Starsong.