//------------------------------// // The Bedroom/Arrival of the Dwarfs // Story: The Disney Chronicles I: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs // by Dinodisneylover1 //------------------------------// During the afternoon, the ponies, dragon, animals and human girl finished cleaning the house. By nighttime, it looked so much better even Rarity was happy with the result. She even admired the beautiful animal carvings on all the various wooden furniture. “Ah, much better,” Rarity sighs. “Don’t you think so, girls?” “It sure looks cleaner than before,” Applejack replied. “Those little squirts won’t even know what happened,” Rainbow remarked. “I’m sure they’ll be very happy when we tell them,” Fluttershy added. While all the ponies seemed satisfied with their work, Rarity noticed Twilight looking sadly toward the ground. “Whatever’s the matter, darling? Aren’t you happy whoever lives here will be pleased after what we’ve done for them?” “It’s not that, Rarity,” Twilight answered. “It’s about Snow White.” Rarity faced her friend with confusion, then turned to the human girl they just became friends with and back to Twilight. “What about her?” “Don’t you remember? The queen is still after her and wants to kill us too!” Rarity suddenly recalled the reality of the situation. “Oh… Right.” Rainbow Dash, on the other hoof, was more optimistic shadow boxing with her hooves. “Well, if she ever finds us, I’m ready for her.” “You mean to harm her?” Fluttershy asked. “That’s not very nice.” “She’s right,” Applejack agreed. “After all, she’s still Snow White’s mother.” “Stepmother,” Rainbow corrected. “A stepmother’s love can still be as deep and pure as a mother’s,” Applejack argues. “It’s jealousy that made her wicked.” “I don’t know, guys,” Spike said, feeling uncomfortable. “You sure we’re safe in here from that witch?” “I hope so,” Fluttershy said. “I can’t imagine what will happen if she finds out we’re here.” “Don’t you worry about that,” Pinkie replied, rubbing Fluttershy’s head. “That Queen Meanie doesn’t know where we are. Unless she has a mirror that knows and sees ‘everything’, a mirror she’d happen to ask if Snow White is still alive, she won’t find us.” Suddenly, Rarity remember seeing a mirror in the queen’s castle and her eyes went wide. “Oh no! She ‘has’ a mirror like that!” “What?” Twilight asked. “Rainbow and I saw it. The mirror knows and sees ‘everything’!” The ponies and the dragon gasp fearfully. “You mean running away was all in vain?!” Twilight asked, in shock. “Wait a minute!” Spike interrupts. “Humbert gave us a chance to escape her. He’s searching for an animal’s heart to show to the queen, so there’s a chance she’ll leave us alone when she sees the heart.” “Hmm… That could work,” Twilight said, thoughtfully. “Let us hope she doesn’t ask the mirror to be sure.” The ponies and dragon cringed at the thought. “Is everything alright?” A female voice interrupted their thinking as they turned to see Snow White, who held a candle in her hand and looked concerned when she saw their faces. Twilight quickly shook her head in response to their friend’s question. “It’s alright,” Twilight answers, with a smile. “Are you coming upstairs?” Snow White asked. “I want to see what’s there.” “We’ll be right there.” The ponies and dragon watch Snow White walk away before it was safe to converse. “Shouldn’t we tell her about her stepmother’s mirror?” Rainbow asked. “Maybe it’s best we don’t,” Twilight answered, shaking her head. “She has dealt with enough trouble. But we best protect her from the queen if she finds us. Let’s hope she doesn’t come here.” The others nod before meeting up with Snow White, who stood by the foot of the stairs. “Let’s see what’s upstairs,” Snow White said. Snow White leads the way with the ponies, dragon and animals following close behind. The tortoise was having a little trouble climbing the stairs that he fell on his back. Rainbow saw it and went towards the tortoise. “Need any help?” The tortoise smiled, shaking its head. He grabs his tail and rolled backwards to stand on all fours again. “Okay, if you need help just call me,” Rainbow said. As Rainbow raced upstairs, the tortoise bit each part of the stairs and dragged its body upwards. At the top of the stairs, Snow White opened a door and saw it led them into a bedroom. “Oh, what adorable little beds!” Fluttershy couldn’t help but smile too. There were seven beds in the room and Rarity was amzed at the beautiful wooden animal carvings. Some of the animals took their seat on the beds as the group explored the room. “Those sure look cute,” Twilight replied. “And look,” Snow White points out. “They have their names carved on them.” They all note the names on the beds, reading them one at a time. “Doc,” Snow White began. “Happy?” Pinkie asked, smiling. “Sneezy,” Applejack said. “Dopey,” Rarity added. Snow White couldn’t help but laugh. “What funny names for children.” “And they say our names are funny,” Spike remarked. The ponies agreed, as they read the rest of the names. “Grumpy, Bashful and Sleepy,” Twilight concluded. “Maybe they’re named after their personality,” Pinkie ponders. “Doc is probably a doctor; Happy is probably fun and… Well, happy. That’s an easy one. Sneezy probably sneezes a lot; Dopey…” “Ah think we get the idea, Pinkie,” Applejack interrupts. “Like that ‘Sleepy’ fella, he probably sleeps a lot.” The word ‘sleep’ makes Snow White yawn. “I’m a little sleepy myself.” “Ah, yeah me too,” Pinkie yawned, jumping in bed. “Maybe we better get some sleep and forget what happened before we got here.” “That’s not a bad idea,” Rainbow agreed, with a yawn. “Agreed,” Spike yawned. Soon all the other animals yawned, some stretching their arms. “It’s been a long time since I had a good night’s sleep,” Rarity replied. Twilight knew they were right, as she too was tired. Snow White places the candle by a wooden board before lying herself on three beds, as she was too big for just one. Fluttershy cuddled close to Snow White since the animals slept on the other beds. Twilight decided to sleep with Spike while Rarity, Applejack and Pinkie slept close to each other. As for Rainbow, she slept on a bed with her legs spread everywhere. A bird flew towards the candle, using its tail feathers to extinguish the flame. Some birds placed a blanket over Snow White and Fluttershy. Soon all of them, including the animals, were sleeping peacefully on their way to Dreamland. None of them knew the tortoise was still climbing up the stairs, but he almost reached the top. Suddenly, some of the animals began to wake up because they heard something. Rainbow Dash also opened an eye and thought she heard… Singing. ”Heigh-ho… Heigh-ho…” “Pinkie, would you stop that singing and let us sleep?” Rainbow whispered. “I’m not singing, I swear,” Pinkie said, sleepily. “Wait a second!” Rainbow whispered, wide-eyed. “If it isn’t you, then who…?” “Heigh-ho… Heigh-ho…” The singing suddenly got louder, till the rest of the animals and ponies woke up. All except Snow White and Fluttershy, who were sleeping like roses. “Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho!” The singing continued. “What’s going on?” Twilight asked. “Heigh-ho, Heigh-Ho. It’s home from work we go.” The animals peeked outside the window and suddenly stormed out the room to the stairs. “Hey, wait!” Spike called out quietly. “What’s going on?” “And who’s singing that amazing song?!” Pinkie asked. “Come on!” Rainbow said. “Let’s follow them!” The ponies and dragon followed the animals as the singing continued. “Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho. It’s home from work we go!” The tortoise finally reached the top when the other animals and ponies ran downstairs, passed the tortoise who spun in his shell. Though he had to go downstairs again, this was no problem for him. Even when he falls down the staircase and bumped against the wall. The animals ran out the door with the ponies and dragon not far behind. “Wait for us!” Pinkie yelled. The ponies and dragon met with the animals, hidden in a large bush. “Can some pony tell me what the hay is going on?!” Applejack asked. “Shh!” Twilight hushed. “Someone’s coming.” “Urgh, who would interrupt my beauty sleep?” Rarity asked, half-asleep. Suddenly, they discovered who sang the song: The seven individuals who live in the cottage. What they didn’t expect is that these people weren’t children at all. They were ‘dwarfs’, seven dwarfs, all brothers to each other. Many of them looked funny, they wore similar clothing, but each a different way and they all wore stocking caps. Except for the last one, who held a lantern by his pickaxe, they all had a beard. The ponies were totally surprised. “Are those the ones who live in that cottage?” Twilight asked. “They don’t look like children at all.” “Of course not,” Rainbow answered. “I mean, what child has a beard?” “They look funny,” Pinkie giggled. “Shh, don’t let them hear you!” Twilight whispered. “We don’t know what they’re capable of.” The dwarfs were singing and whistling down the trail until the first one, a dwarf with glasses, saw something. “Look!” Just as the first Dwarf stopped, all the others bumped against each other and him. Pinkie couldn’t help but giggle, but Twilight kept her mouth shut. (Pause at 0:56) “Our house!” The first dwarf said. “The lit’s light… Uh, the light’s lit!” Twilight covered her mouth, when suddenly it hit her. “Oh no! We forgot to turn off the lights!” (Continue music and pause at 1:02) The dwarfs hid behind a few trees, each of them popped their heads out to survey their house. “Jiminy Crickets!” They all said. “The door is open,” The one with glasses said. “The chimney’s smoking,” The fat one said. “Something’s in there,” The sixth dwarf said. “Maybe a ghost!” The fat one thought. “Or a goblin!” The fifth guessed. “A demon!” The one with glasses added. “Or a dragon!” The sixth said fearfully. “But I’m a dragon!” Spike argued, listening to their conversation. “They think monsters invaded their home, sugar cube,” Applejack said. The rest of the ponies kept quiet while listening to the dwarves’ conversation. “Mark my words, there’s trouble-abrewin’!” The second began, pointing at his shoes. “Felt it coming all day; my corns hurt.” “That one looks like he’s in a bad mood,” Rainbow whispered. “Better watch out for him.” “Gosh!” The fat one gasped. “That’s a bad sign,” The fifth noted. “What’ll we do?” The fourth, fifth and the one with glasses said, in unison. “Let’s sneak up on it,” The fat one suggested. “Yes,” The one with glasses agreed, clearing his throat. “We’ll, uh, squeak up… Uh, sneak up. Come on, hen… Uh, men. Follow me.” They slowly sneaked towards the cottage, not knowing they were being watched. “Looks like that one stammers a lot,” Twilight giggled, before clearing her throat. “Okay, every pony. Let’s follow them but be careful. Snow White and Fluttershy are still inside.” “I don’t think they want to cause any harm, Twilight,” Spike said. “Never judge a book by its cover, Spike. Now, come on.” The ponies and Spike slowly pressed toward another bush, watching the dwarfs’ every move. Approaching the house, the dwarfs looked inside. The one with glasses, probably the leader, motioned them to follow him. “Psst,” The dwarf ushered. The creaking door slowly opens, as each Dwarf pop their heads through the opening. The last Dwarf appeared from one of the dwarf’s beards. The leader opened the door slightly ajar and they all entered while their shoes squeaked. As they walked in, one of them accidentally stepped on the head of the last dwarf. The ponies, animal and dragon silently approached the window and saw that the dwarfs all raised their pickaxes above their heads, as if prepared for anything. The last dwarf slammed the door behind him very hard and it was so loud it stirred an immediate reaction from the dwarfs. They ran around, raising their weapons higher, but when they saw who closed the door, they motioned him to be quiet. The silly dwarf shivered a bit, before turning toward the door and said ‘shh’. Pinkie giggled at the shenanigans. “That one doesn’t look very smart, don’t he?” Applejack asked. “Psst, hey girls,” Rainbow whispered. “Me and Pinkie are heading to the ceiling for a better look.” “Rainbow, wait!” Twilight harshly whispered. But Rainbow had already grabbed Pinkie and Twilight could only watch as they flew inside the cottage faster than the wind. They had just reached the ceiling, when the dwarfs heard the noise. “Did you hear something?” One of them asked, looking around. The ponies ducked their heads, before the Dwarf turned to the window. All was silent again. “It was probably the wind,” The fourth replied. “Careful, men, Search every cook and nanny… Uh, hook and granny… Crooked fan…” The leader stuttered, till he gave up. “Search everywhere!” (Continue music) The dwarfs sneaked around the cottage, but their squeaky shoes prevented them from staying quiet. None knew that Rainbow, Pinkie and the bird family watched from above while the rest of the ponies and animals spied from the window. They ducked and hid when the dwarfs came too close, but once they were away, they slowly lifted their heads back into frame. “Should we talk to them?” Spike asked. “Spike, no,” Twilight whispered. “They have pickaxes for Celestia’s sake!” Suddenly, one dwarf’s shoe squeaked so loudly it started the ponies at the window. “Shh! Quiet!” The leader hushed. The dwarfs walked further through the cottage till he spotted something on the floor and ceased every dwarf’s movement. “Look! The floor, it’s been swept!” They all looked at the floor confused, like they’ve never seen a clean floor in their lives. (Pause at 1:30) “So now they notice,” Applejack remarked. The second dwarf checked one of the chairs, rubbing his finger on the edge and saw there was no dust. “Hah! Chair’s been dusted.” “Our window’s been washed,” The fat one noted, checking the window. “Gosh, our cobwebs are missing,” The fifth added, facing the ceiling. Luckily, he didn’t see either the pink Earth pony or the blue Pegasus. The dwarfs, on the other hand, were more confused than ever. “Why, why, why, why, the whole place is clean!” The leader said. “There’s dirty work afoot!” The second one replied. Two dwarfs peered into the sink. “Sink’s empty,” One of them spoke. “Hey, someone stole our dishes.” “Pfft, who wants to steal dishes?” Rainbow whispered. “I know, right?” Pinkie giggled. “They ain’t stole,” The fat one said. “They’re hid in the cupboard.” (Continue music) The fifth grabbed a cup from the cupboard, peering inside with a sad face. “My cup’s been washed; sugar’s gone.” “Well, they all needed to be washed, right?” Rarity whispered to the other ponies. The ponies nodded silently while keeping watch. Two dwarfs eyed a giant pot with delicious soup inside, warming up in the fireplace. “Something’s cooking,” The fat one said, sniffing the food. “Oh yeah,” Pinkie replied. “The soup Applejack made with Snow White and it’s deeeeelicious!” Rainbow quickly shut Pinkie’s muzzle, hushing her harshly. Fortunately, the two dwarfs were too focused on the food. “Smells good!” The fat one replied. He reached for a spoon for a taste, when the second one stopped him. “Don’t touch it, you fools!” The second one warned. “Might be poison!” “Why, that little…” Applejack muttered, offended. “It’s part of a family recipe!” Suddenly, steam hissed from the pot startling the three dwarfs till it stopped. “See?” The second one pointed out. “It’s witches’ brew.” The leader checked the table, which was nicely decorated with plates, glass cups and cutlery and even a lovely bouquet of goldenrod flowers. “Look what’s happened to our stable… Uh, table.” “Very nice, huh?” Rarity whispered. “Did it myself, of course.” The fifth saw the flowers and picked them up with a smile. “Flowers!” He said, sniffing them. “Huh?” The sixth peered curiously. “Look, goldenrod.” The fifth put the flowers in front of the sixth’s nose, but the dwarf quickly shoved the flowers away and tried to walk away. “Don’t do it. Take them away. My nose! My hay fever! You know I can’t stand it.” “Oh dear,” Rarity whispered. “I didn’t know one of them had hay fever; now I feel dreadful.” The dwarf suddenly felt trouble with his nose, as if he were on the verge of sneezing. “I can’t… I can’t… I… Oh… Ah…” All the dwarfs approached him, knowing what was coming. “AAAAHHHH…!” Before he could sneeze, the dwarfs placed their fingers under his nose raising it high in the air. Pinkie was almost on the verge of laughing, not only due to the dwarfs’ funny reaction but that he was about to sneeze. When he wasn’t going to sneeze, the dwarfs put him on the ground and slowly lift their fingers away. The dwarf sighed in relief with a smile. “Thanks.” But he spoke too soon. "AAAHCHOOOOOOO!!!!" Suddenly, the dwarf released a loud sneeze, which was so powerful it blew all the dwarfs away comically. The second one struggled against the wind, while the ponies, animals and dragon were blown from the window screaming hysterically. Even Rainbow and Pinkie were blown against the ceiling, Rainbow struggling against the breeze like the time she was swirling in the dizzitron, as tears flew from her eyes. All the dwarfs, except the second one, crashed against the wall as cups and pots fell from the shelf and fell on top of each other. Suddenly, their heads popped up and hushed the sneezing dwarf. Rainbow and Pinkie landed on the wooden beam on the ceiling. Rainbow saw miniature giggling Pinkie Pies hopping around her gaze as she shook the dizziness away. “Wow, what was that?” Rainbow asked, disbelief in her eyes. “Hee-hee, let’s do that again!” Pinkie giggled silently. “Shh! Dude, that wasn’t a sneeze! That was a hurricane!” The animals, dragon and other ponies walked back to the window after just being blown away. “Wow, that feller has powerful lungs to make a sneeze like that,” Applejack noted. The sneezing Dwarf rubbed his nose when the second one approached him. “Ya crazy fool! Fine time you picked to sneeze!” “I couldn’t help it!” The sneezing dwarf said, defensively. “I can’t tell. When you gotta, you gotta!” “He is right, you know,” Pinkie explained to Rainbow. “When you gotta blow, you gotta blow.” But suddenly, the dwarfs felt something coming, as if on the brink of sneezing again, and the ponies immediately noticed his reactions. “I… I… I gotta… N… N… N… It’s coming!” “Hold tight, girls!” Twilight whispers harshly. “Here he goes again!” The ponies ducked below the window, while Rainbow and Pinkie held the wooden beam tightly. Just when the dwarf was about to sneeze, the others quickly jumped on him and tried to stop it. “Don’t let him!” One of the dwarfs instructed. “Stop him!” Another said. Suddenly, the head of the sneezing dwarf popped out. “Oh! Ah… Ah… AH!!!” The ponies watched carefully, as the dwarfs pulled him toward the ground trying to stop him. “No, tie it tight,” One of the dwarfs instructed. “Don’t let it go.” “Hold him tight.” “I’ll tie it,” The fat dwarf said. “Make a hard knot.” The fat dwarf grabbed the sneezing dwarf’s beard, tying it around his nose. “There, that will hold him.” “Tying his nose?” Spike said, incredulously. “Really?” “Thanks!” The sneezing dwarf sighed joyfully. “Shh!” The fat dwarf hushed. “Quiet, you fool!” The second dwarf berated. “You want to get us all killed?” “HAHAHA!!!” Pinkie had seen everything and couldn’t hold her laughter. Rainbow quickly reacted, holding her friend’s muzzle, but it was too late. The dwarfs heard her. “Did you hear that?” The sneezing dwarf asked, looking around. “I sure did,” The second dwarf nodded. “Oh no!” Rainbow muttered, wide eyed. “Oh no!” Twilight said, watching the whole thing. But the bird family, who were with Pinkie and Rainbow, winked at each other and the ponies. Before they could react, they tapped the wood. The shocked dwarfs heard that. “Wha… Wha… What’s that?” The fat dwarf asked, fearfully. “That’s it,” The leader concluded. “Sounded close,” The fifth said. “It’s in this room, right now,” The second whispered. The dwarfs felt uncomfortable at their friend’s words. The birds eyed each other again and shrieked so loud Rainbow and Pinkie covered their ears. The other ponies did the same, but the dwarfs… They froze in fear… Then ran around the room yelling and tried to hide. The sneezing dwarf ducked into a big pot with a lid, the fat dwarf hid behind a chair, the fourth in a bucket with a broom, the seventh under a pile of logs, the second in a potato sack and the fifth under the staircase. “Phew, thanks little guys,” Rainbow sighed to the birds. “That was close.” “Hey, they’re pretty good at hiding,” Pinkie replied, eyeing the dwarfs. “They should play ‘hide and seek’ more often.” “Will you be quiet?!” The dwarfs emerged from their hiding spots, gathering at the staircase. The leader held a candle and looked upstairs. “It’s up there,” The leader said. “Yeah, in the bedroom,” The fifth added. “Oh no!” Rarity gasped. “Don’t tell me they’re going upstairs!” “I think they are,” Spike confirmed. “One of us has gotta go down and chase it up,” The leader instructed, but corrected himself. “Uh, uh, uh… Up… Down.” The dwarfs nod in unison and turned toward the one dwarf: The seventh. As you know, the seventh is a funny looking guy in a green vest and purple stocking cap. He just smiled not knowing he’s been picked to go up. “Him?” Applejack questioned. “He doesn’t seem fit for the job.” “He looks more like a child than a man,” Rarity said. The seventh looked behind him, then back to the dwarfs… But then he quickly looks behind him. As if knowing the dwarfs chose him to go upstairs, he quietly walked away. But the second and the sneezing dwarf grabbed him and took him to their leader, who tried to give him the candle. “Here, take it,” The leader ordered. The leader shook nervously as the seventh tried to grab the candle, while he shook too. “Don’t be nervous!” (Pause music at 3:21) The leader quickly grabbed the dwarf’s hand, forcibly giving him the candle. The dwarfs pushed the youngest upstairs, as the Dwarf walked up the creaking stairs. Suddenly, he turned around toward his fellow brothers waiting below. They too shook in fear. “Don’t be afraid,” The leader assured. “We’re right behind you.” “Yes, right behind ya!” The other dwarfs said, in unison. “ “Yeah, sure they are,” Rainbow replied, sarcastically. The seventh dwarf nodded, gulping in fear. Nevertheless, he walked further along the stairs. He opened the door, slowly peeking to see if it’s safe. As he looks, the ponies watch the other dwarfs quietly walking up the stairs. (Continue music) “Oh no!” Twilight whispered, nervously. Meanwhile, the seventh opened the door further taking another look before quietly entering the room. But suddenly, the sound of moaning spooked him. He faced the bed and saw the sheets moving like a ghost. The dwarf froze for a moment before he screamed very loud and burst out of the room. The dwarfs were already waiting by the door when it happened. “Here it comes!” The second one yelled. But suddenly, the seventh bumped into them and they all fell down the stairs. Then all, except the seventh, who’s head was stuck between his legs, ran toward the door screaming and shouting. “Hee-hee,” Pinkie giggled. “Look at them go!” Rainbow herself couldn’t believe how the dwarfs could run so fast. “You can’t even see them clearly!” “Quick!” Twilight shouts. “Every pony into that bush!” The ponies, animals and dragon ran from the window as the six dwarfs rushed out the cottage in a flash. The leader quickly closed the door. Suddenly, Pinkie dropped to the floor and approached the seventh dwarf, who just freed himself from his legs when he saw the pony. “Hi, there! I’m…” But before the pony could finish, the dwarf immediately ran away from her. “Wait!” Pinkie cried. The seventh bumped against the door and tried to open it. But the others held on from the outside thinking a monster was pursuing them. “It’s after us!” One of the dwarfs shouted. “Don’t let it out!” “Hold it shut!” The seventh tried to open the door, but one hard pull broke the doorknob and sent him crashing into the cupboard. Pots and cups fell on top of him, as the dwarf emerged from the pile. Now he was completely dressed in pots, pans and cups covering his body as he ran towards the open door. Rainbow dropped herself to the floor beside Pinkie. “Why do you always have to say ‘hi’ at the most inappropriate moments?” Rainbow asked, giving the stink eye. “Well, now that you mention it…” Pinkie began. “Never mind!” Rainbow interrupted. “Come on! Outside.” Meanwhile, as Rainbow, with Pinkie in tow, met up with the other ponies, dragon and animals hidden in a bush, the dwarfs were waiting in a tree. The seventh dwarf approached, which the others immediately saw as a monster. “Here it comes,” One of the dwarfs declared. “Now’s our chance.” “Get it now!” When the seventh came close to the tree, the others immediately dropped themselves on him and bashed him with their weapons. “Oh no!” Rarity said. “The poor guy.” "Quick!" "Give it to it!” "Don't let it get away!" While the dwarfs hit him, all the kitchenware came loose from the dwarf’s body. When his face appeared, the second dwarf accidentally hit his head. But the leader quickly stopped them. “Hold on there!” The leader shouts. “It’s only Dopey.” “So that’s Dopey,” Applejack noted. “That makes sense.” As Dopey recovered, the dwarfs began asking questions. “Did you see?” The sneezing dwarf asked. Dopey nodded. “How big is it?” The fat dwarf asked. Doped motioned with his arms widely, describing how big. "Was it a dragon?" The second asked. Dopey nodded. “Has it got horns?” The sneezing dwarf asked, again. Dopey put his fingers on his head, while sticking out his tongue a few times. “Was it breathing fire?” The second asked, again. “Was it droolin’?” The fat one asked, again. While they asked, Dopey began to drool to answer the last question. “What was it doin’?” The sneezing dwarf asked. In response, Dopey laid his head on his hands and made a snoring sound. The leader seem to understand what he tried to say. “He says it’s a… A monster asleep in our beds!” The dwarfs began to talk amongst one another. “They think Snow White and Fluttershy are monsters?” Spike asked. “Dopey must have thought so,” Twilight inquired. “Or he wouldn’t have screamed.” Then Dopey pulled on the leader’s shirt. “What is it, Dopey?” The leader asked. Dopey points to the cottage, then landed on all fours acting like a horse. “What?” The leader asked. “A horse? Uh, a pony?” Dopey nodded at the last guess. “That’s strange,” The leader thought. “We don’t have a horse or a honey… Uh, pony.” “Forget whatever else is in that house,” The second dwarf interrupted. “There’s a monster in our bed; I say we attack!” “While it’s sleeping,” The sneezing dwarf added. “Yeah, while it’s sleeping,” The fourth, fifth and fat one declared in unison. “Oh no!” Rarity said, her hooves over her mouth. “Hurry, men,” The leader urged. “It’s now or never!” “Off with its head!” The fat one declared. “Break its bone!” One of the dwarfs said. “Chop it to pieces.” “We’ll kill it dead.” The ponies were in complete shock when they heard their intent. “Come on!” Twilight urged. “We got to stop them!” “I can’t believe they’re going to try to kill Snow White and Fluttershy!” Rarity said. “I’ll stop them!” Rainbow declared. “No wait!” Twilight said. “I have a better idea: We’ll see how far they go. If they try to attack, I’ll use a freeze spell on them. It’ll be easy since there are only seven of them.” “Then, let’s go!” Applejack said. The ponies quickly followed the dwarfs back to the cottage, hoping to stop them before it’s too late.