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// Episode 20: Viva Las Pegasus 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 2 
// by Shadow Master 
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At the Castle of Friendship, Twilight Sparkle and her three friends - Applejack, Fluttershy and Rarity were summoned by the Cutie Map for Friendship Mission. And unfortunately, they all found the locations they were sent to is unpleasant and displeasire

"The map is sendin' us where?!" Applejack asked in shock.

Fluttershy looked at both hers and Applejack's cutie marks floated and spun above the clouds with different various cities' designs. She gulped, "Las Pegasus?!"

"But Las Pegasus is a wild vacation spot! It's just one big party!"

"All those lights and sounds, not to mention the crowds... Oh, just the thought of it is overwhelming!"

"I know Las Pegasus doesn't seem like either of your cups of tea, but I have total faith you wouldn't have been called unless you were the perfect ponies for the job." Twilight Sparkle said confidently. She turned to Mystic Realm's large icy island where hers and Rarity's were flying around. She groaned, "At least, you don't have to worry about going to a place I don't even want to go."

Rarity looked at the location, "Darling, please. Why are you complaining about the Frozen Iceland?"

"It's not the place, Rarity. It's the pony I hated the most..."

"Wait, do you mean-?!"

"Yeah. Its leader - Frozen Sage. She and I got some issues about stallions and mares staying and loving together. And not to mention, she's a bitch for being rude to Cadance and Shining Armor before she realized how much they loved each other."

"And you're worried that she and you might get into fight again."

"Hopefully, not. Otherwise, it'd be another incident from Crystal Empire again."

"I'm pretty sure you can handle it. Like you said, 'you wouldn't have been called unless you were the perfect ponies for the job'." Applejack teased amusingly. Twilight Sparkle gave amusingly glare at the cowgirl. She sighed as she turned to Las Pegasus, "Probably not as bad as we think. It can't just be a loud, obnoxious party all the time... right?"





Two Days Later...

Applejack and Fluttershy have arrived at the Las Pegasus as they were all worn the worried and uneasy faces.

"Uh, Applejack? It isn't as bad as we thought." Fluttershy said in concern.

Applejack gulped fearfully, "You're right! It's worse!"

CHEER! Applejack and Fluttershy yelped in concern as many more ponies were charging and cheering wildly and happily into Las Pegasus. They all began to have their fun and vacation. They both gulped in concern as it's going to be challenging for them to handle now.





Applejack and Fluttershy entered the plaza, where they both gasped in shock and concern. They have never seen so many entertainments, funfairs, arcade games, spas, sport games and more for ponies to enjoy and have fun with. They then began marching into it while having some discussion.

"Do you think the map could be on the fritz again?" Fluttershy asked in concern, "I mean, this place seems a lot more suited to Pinkie Pie or even Rainbow Dash."

Applejack sighed in concern, "If Twilight trusts the map, then so do I. All we have to do is solve our friendship problem and get back home." She hummed in concern as she looked around of her surroundings, "'Course, we have to find it first."

Fluttershy hummed in concern, "I guess so. Just hope it's a quick one. I can't stand with noise..."

A familiar gentleman's voice grunted in anger, "I can't believe you forced me to go with you!"

"Hey! I could have gone without you," The funny squeaky voice exclaimed in anger, "if not for Big Boss himself and Cunning Fury asking me to take you out for timeout! That irritates me the most!"

Applejack and Fluttershy gasped in surprise as they turned their back to the entrance they came in. They found Laxtinct and Terrorcreep entered it while holding various suitcases and bags. Laxtinct was wearing red Hawaiian Shirty with pinkish flower necklace and sunglasses. It looks like both of them were having some argument again.

Terrorcreep snarled, "I don't recall asking you to help me, you morron!"

Laxtintc hissed while readied to fight, "Wanna piece of me, you jackass!"

Fluttershy gasped, "Terrorcreep!"

"Lax?" Applejack asked in surprise.

Both Laxtinct and Terrorcreep stopped their argument as they turned to the front. Applejack and Fluttershy approached to them.

Laxtinct yelped in surprise, "That's something you don't see everyday..."

"Let me guess - Friendship Mission?" Terrorcreep asked enthusiastically.

Applejack nodded, "Eeyup. What about you both? I don't think you're here for helping us."

Laxtinct smiled and held his two suitcases while showing bags around him, "What does it look? Viva Las Pegasus for my vacation!"

"You've gotta be kidding me," Fluttershy remarked in shock.

Laxtinct groaned, "Hey! At least, I appreciate and enjoy some holidays than complaining. Besides, you don't always get one when you're a soldier."

"Which I think it's waste of time," Terrorcreep remarked dryly. Both Applejack and Fluttershy looked at him. He groaned, "Arthur and his father thinks I should need one because I overwork for few days. I actually don't like it."

"Well, hope you all don't mind helping us, we have no idea of what we're looking for," Applejack said calmly.

Fluttershy nodded, "Plus, this place is very crowded for us to start and know who has Friendship Problem."

"Beats the holiday plans Laxtinct comes up with," Terrorcreep remarked amusingly, "No doubt that was to get me burnt in hell when it comes to the sun or even having garlic on my food."

"Hey! Those plans were awesome, vampire freak! Don't screw me!" Laxtinct exclaimed in annoyance, "And I'd say we forget the mission and have some fun! We all deserved it!" However, he found his friends headed off to search and investigate for Friendship Mission. He groaned, "Of course, the answer is no. Always being party popper. I hate it."

Applejack and her team continued marching and investigating for Friendship Problem. But so far, they found nothing so far. They then heard a advertisement speech about two entertainment. from a barker at the stage stand.

"And make sure to experience our signature show, Ponet Fantastique! Trust me when I say you've never seen anything like it! Unparalleled acrobatics!" Barker exclaimed amusingly as he looked at the acrobat's poster. He moved to the animal tamers and animals, "Unique animal antics! Your only regret will be that you didn't see it sooner!"

The Barker smiled as he pointed to the golden fat pony statue with big gentle mane and worn a cape. He then announced, "And like everything at this amazing, incredible, I-can't-believe-it-even-exists hotel, Ponet Fantastique is brought to you by the chairpony of kindness – Gladmane himself!"

The crowd gasped in surprise and amazement as they were all looking at the statue. They all chatted and discussed about it. Some of them headed off at once for their entertainment and vacation. This intrigued Applejack's team about it.

"Wow. This Gladmane sure seems impressive." Fluttershy remarked in surprise.

Laxtinct hummed, "He sure does have the looks of Elvis Presley. I wonder if he got that voice coz I never heard of how he sounds like."

"Well, looks like you're about to get one, sonny," The gentle and proud voice said casually, surprised Applejack's team turned to their back. They found the same pony from statue but he's a purple Earth Pony with white mane and short tail worn blue suit and disco-like patterned cape. He smiled while looking at his statue, "Uh, it is a little embarrassing, but the crowds seem to like it. Uh-huh-huh."

Laxtinct yelped, "He does sounds like him."

"Gladmane, I presume?" Terrorcreep asked suspiciously.

"That would be moi. And it's a pleasure to meet actual cohorts of the Princess of Friendship and Mystic Hero of Darkness!" Gladmane said amusingly as he held and shook four ponies' hooves hard and quick, "Thank you for coming. Thank you very much."

They were all surprised, Fluttershy asked, "You know who we are?"

Gladmane smiled, "I'm what you might call a friendship connoisseur, so naturally I'm familiar with the friends of the great Twilight Sparkle and her boyfriend - Shadow Dragon! Applejack, Fluttershy, Terrorcreep and Laxtinct." He chuckled a bit, "Don't mind me calling you "Lax'?" Laxtinct squealed happily. Gladmane smiled, "it's an honor to have you here. Uh-huh-huh."

"I have to admit you're not the type of pony I expected to find in Las Pegasus." Applejack said in surprise.

Terrorcreep nodded while showing his suspiciously eyes, "Yes... Truly 'intriguing' about you..."

Gladmane laughed, "Well, my guests may be looking for lights, music, and parties, but working hard and making friends is how I turned this hotel into what it is today, and how I plan to make it even bigger. Uh-huh-huh!"

"Uh, excuse me for a second." Gladmane excused. He cleared his throat. The microphone came down from the ceiling. He spoke his speech as the loudspeakers boomed out of his voice, "Wise ponies may say the folks that come here are customers, but I can't help but thinkin' of each and every one of you as friends. That's why there's a three-for-one special on apple fritters in the cafe for the next hour! Enjoy! Uh-huh-huh!"

Hearing the speech throughout Ponet Fantastique Hotel, the crowd went wildly and happily. Applejack and her team were surprised by Gladmane's speech that actually inspired them a lot.

Gladmane smiled and asked, "Would you two like to take a tour of the place? I'm just about to do my rounds and check on my friends who work here."

"Be my guest!" Laxtinct cheered happily.

Fluttershy cleared her throat as she reminded softly, "We do have a friendship problem to find."

"Yes, you are right, my mate," Terrorcreep replied, "We'll find it soon, with the help of guide."

Applejack nodded as she turned to Gladmane, "Lead the way, Mr. Gladmane!"

Gladmane smiled, "Just Gladmane now, you hear?"

And thus, Gladmane gave the tour for four ponies across Ponet Fantastique. And hopefully, four of them were able to find and solve the Friendship Problem in no time.





Gladmane guided and led Applejack's team to the theater's backstage, where they found the Trapeze Star training and practicing her acrobatic training. Upon looking at their arrival, she gasped happily and wildly.

"Gladmane, you're just in time to see my newest move!" Trapeze Star exclaimed happily.

Gladmane smiled, "New moves or not, I'm glad to have a star like you working for me, I'll tell you what."

Trapeze Star blushed a bit, "Oh, don't make me blush! Now watch this!"

Trapeze Star jumped up high enough in grabbing the wooden trapeze. She held it tightly as she spun herself over it once. She then landed on it. She next performed another circle trick again before landed and made a proud standing pose.

Gladmane, Applejack, Fluttershy and Laxtinct looked amazed and surprised while Terrorcreep remained calm and cold stone as he find it uninteresting.

"Oh! Oh! Monsieur Gladmane himself is here!" Director exclaimed happily as he approached Gladmane, "Let's run through the whole routine!"

Gladmane chuckled a bit, "Now, don't make a fuss for ol' me. I'm just gonna keep on giving a tour to my new friends Applejack, Fluttershy, Terrorcreep and Lax."

Applejack, Fluttershy and Laxtinct greeted warmly to the Director. Terrorcreep remained silent until she gave her boyfriend nudge by chest for being rude and must greeted warmly to him.

Director smiled, "If zis pony calls you friend, you're welcome backstage anytime! I owe him my entire career."

"Aw, shucks. Well, let's leave the artists to their work." Gladmane remarked warmly.

As the ponies continued their tour, Applejack whispered to her group about the latest situation. She smiled softly, "Doesn't look like there's any friendship problems here."

"Don't be too sure yet," Terrorcreep said calmly, "From my war experience, things are not what they seems to be. Keep your eyes sharp as the bat."

Spotting something ahead of her, Fluttershy gasped in surprise. She looked at pink prairie dogs within the cages. As the creatures squeaked happily, She squealed happily, "I've never seen a pink prairie dog before!

"Cool..." Laxtinct squealed happily, "I'd sure wish my Pabu could be pink! He'd be so cute!"

The animal tamer brothers have arrived, Gladmane smiled, "I like the folks that come here to have a unique experience. Uh-huh-huh."

Roar Horn smiled, "Und we love him for it!"

"With Gladmane's help," Springfield said happily as he opened the cages for pink prairie dogs out for freedom and playing, "we've been able to take care of all these little guys!"

As the pink prairie dogs were playing and cuddling her, Fluttershy giggled, "Now this place is overwhelming in a good way!"

"More like lazy town..." Terrorcreep remarked dryly. His girlfriend gave him a glare. He yelped in confusion, "What?!"

Gladmane sighed, "Aw, glad you like it."

As Gladmane exited the backstage, Applejack and Laxtinct followed him as well. Terrorcreep was about to move but found Fluttershy was still playing with the pink prairie dogs.

Terrorcreep sighed in annoyance, "Angel..."

"Hmm?" Fluttershy yelped in realization, "Oh, um, coming!"

The animal tamer brothers levitated the pink prairie dogs up while letting Fluttershy off to be with her boyfriend. Both of them exited the backstage.





At the lobby, Applejack and her team said their thanks and goodbyes to Gladmane, who welcomed them. He turned and headed off while they did the same thing. While they enjoyed the tour, they couldn't find any sign of friendship problems.

"There doesn't seem to be anything wrong around here at all." Fluttershy said in concern.

Applejack nodded in concern, "I figured lookin' for a friendship problem in Las Pegasus would be like tryin' to find a needle in a stack of needles. But everypony seems to be gettin' along just fine."

"So, no problem at all," Laxtinct said happily, "So, we can enjoy our vacation now!"

"Don't get your hopes up, idiot," Terrorcreep said firmly, "I believe something bad is bound to happen. Be prepare for anything..."

The gentle and younger voice announced, "Ladies and gentleponies, despite what my competition might say, I know you've come to this fair city to be entertained, and I assure you there is nothing more entertaining than the astounding acrobatics in Gladmane's Ponet Fantastique!"

"Now, I suppose that might be true if it weren't for the existence," The older voice exclaimed calmly and proudly, "and far superiorly entertaining presence, of the show-stopping exotic animal act that Ponet Fantastique includes!"

Fluttershy gasped, "Those voices sound familiar."

Applejack snarled in anger, "They sure do. Flim and Flam."

"You mean those ponies?" Laxtinct asked in surprise.

Three ponies turned to Laxtinct, who pointed at the theater area. They found both Flim and Flam at the area. And surprisingly, they weren't sticking close together on the same stand. They were separated. Flim was on the left stand while Flam was on the right.

"Why, I won't even dignify that assertion with a response!" Flim said proudly as he levitated several tickets out, "Except to say that if you were to consider buying your tickets from me, I might consider offering them to you at a substantial discount!"

"But I've always thought you get what you pay for," Flam said calmly as he levitated his tickets out as well, "and in my humble opinion, these tickets are a value at twice the price!"

Flim huffed in anger, "Don't let this price-gouging charlatan take you for a ride!"

Flam gasped, "Charlatan? How dare you!"

Flim scoffed, "Hah! How dare I?!"

Both Flim and Flam have the big argument while the customers watched the scene in both concern and uneasy. Applejack and her team found it surprising and unbelievable that two brother would argue with each other.

Laxtinct whistled, "Wow. I did not see that coming..."

"They certainly don't seem to be getting along." Fluttershy said in concern. She gasped, "You don't suppose we've been brought here to help them?"

Applejack yelped in shock, "Absolutely not!"

Terrorcreep chuckled a bit, "Someone has big grudge against them."

Applejack sighed in anger, "You have no idea of how much troubles they have caused to me and my family. I'd never forget or forgive them!"

"I know you and the rest of the Apple family have had your issues with Flim and Flam in the past," Fluttershy said calmly, "but they're definitely having trouble, and solving a friendship problem is important, no matter who's having it."

"Well, of course that's true..." Applejack said in agreement before giving a glare at Flim and Flam arguing, "for anypony but them!"

"So..." Laxtinct asked in surprise, "Is that a 'no helping' the bad guys?"

Terrorcreep smirked, "This ought to be good..."

Seeing Flim and Flam arguing with each other, Gladmane came and approached Applejack and her team. He then apologized, "I'm sorry you had to see that. I don't know why, but those two have been fightin' ever since they got here. I thought giving them these jobs might help, but I..." He sighed in shame, "I guess it just made matters worse."

Applejack scoffed angrily, "Trust me. I know those ponies, and you're better off with them apart. The two of them together will cheat the hooves right out from under you!"

"Yeah, I suppose you're right. Flim's such a showpony, and Flam has such a head for business. Why, if they ever did work together, they'd be running this place in two shakes!" Gladmane said in concern and understanding. But at the same time, he secretly smiled. This made Terrorcreep suspicious. He continued, "Ah, speaking of which, I'd better get back to work. Y'all enjoy your stay now, you hear?"

Applejack and her team nodded in understanding. Gladmane was about to move on. Terrorcreep cleared his throat and asked, "You happened to know something that have turned them against each other, don't you, Gladmane?"

"No. Now what makes you say that?" Gladmane asked curiously.

Terrorcreep shook his head, "Nothing. Just curious..."

As soon as Gladmane, Applejack and her friends have some discussion about the friendship problems.

"So, what now?" Laxtinct asked curiously.

Fluttershy turned to Applejack, "I'm pretty sure we should help Flim and Flam..."

Applejack snarled, "And I'm pretty sure there's another friendship problem here, and I'm gonna search this resort top to bottom 'til I find it!"

"I'll go with you" Terrorcreep said calmly. "I don't think Flim-Flam brothers are the only ones to have friendship problems. I believe that there is more..."

"So, split up and do work?" Laxtinct asked in annoyance. Terrorcreep nodded as he and Applejack headed off for investigating and checking if there was friendship problem. He sighed, "And there goes my holiday plans..."

Fluttershy sighed, "I guess we'll have to find out why these two brothers are fighting."





Both Fluttershy and Laxtinct began their investigation on both Flim-Flam Brothers of why they were arguing and not working together. Fluttershy did with Flim at the bar while Laxtinct questioned Flam at the theater stand.

Flim scoffed, "I hope you didn't travel all the way from Ponyville to try to get me to reconcile with my no-account brother."

"Brother?" Flam asked, "I don't believe I have one of those."

Flim groaned, "No! I already know what he thinks of me! All show and no substance! Well, if he's so smart, he should have no trouble becoming a big success on his own!"

"'Ooh, why, he's the greatest salespony that ever lived, of course!'" Flam mocked amusingly, "Just ask him. He'll tell you all about it."

"I'm sure you could work out your differences-" Fluttershy and Laxtinct said calmly to Flim-Flam Brothers, "if you just sat down and talked to each other."

Flim and Flam groaned in anger, "I'm never speaking to that pony again!"

Shocked by Flim-Flam Brothers, Fluttershy and Laxtinct sighed in defeat. It's a lot harder than they realized...





Applejack and Terrorcreep search far and wide across the casino and entertainment room within Ponet Fantastique Hotel. But so far, no sign of troubles and problems at all. They found only ponies enjoying playing arcade games, video games, riding roller-coasters, Ferris Wheel and more.

"This is getting us to nowhere," Applejack said in concern.

Terrorcreep sighed, "The only lead we know is someone you hated the most."

"And you know I don't like helping them for trickery and cheats on me and my family."

"I'm not suggesting to help them, interrogate them. They may have the answers to my suspicious of Gladmane's involvement with them."

"Now, what makes you think that Gladmane is responsible for Flim and Flam to argue with each other? He seems nice and friendly fellow."

"'Nice' is nothing but a mask to hidden his true colors, Applejack. We have no knowledge of him and his character. Don't let the appearance as his to fool you. You can never know if he's friend or foe."

Applejack hummed in concern, "I hope you're wrong, TC. I hope so..."

As Applejack and Terrorcreep left the casino, they heard some screaming and argument. It was coming from the theater's backstage. They quickly headed off to it. They both found Director and his Trapeze Star were having a big fight.

Director screamed in anger, "No! You are ruining my show!"

Trapeze Star snarled as she held the rabbit inside the hat, "It isn't just your show, and I'm improving it."

"You don't pull a rabbit out of a hat on the trapeze!"

"That's the point – to give the audience something they've never seen before! Acrobatic magic!"

Trapeze Star jumped up high as she performed her acrobatic skills twice before landed on the bar. She held her hat out. The rabbit jumped out and performed his acrobatic trick before landed and poses on the edge of the hat.

While putting rabbit in the hat while landed on head, Trapeze Star gave the glare at the Director, "It's called 'blending genres', and it's awesome!"

Applejack hummed in concern as she turned to the Stage Manager, "Shouldn't somepony do somethin'?"

Stage Manager scoffed, "Hah. They've been doing this since they started working here. Too bad, really. If they ever stopped shouting at each other, we could take the show on tour. They'd be way more successful than staying at Gladmane's."

Applejack smiled, "Heh-heh. Now that sounds like a real friendship problem!"

"Does Gladmane have something to do with them?" Terrorcreep asked suspiciously.

"Well... Not really sure," Back Stage admitted, "Though Gladmane came to check and chat with both of them separately, not together. Weird. Spoke to them together could have avoid the argument."

Terrorcreep hummed suspiciously, "Yes... Weird indeed..."

Applejack and Terrorcreep heard another argument, as it came from the Animal Tamer Brothers' stage. Behind the curtains, they eavesdropped on the argument. The brothers were arguing about pink prairie dogs' performance and formation.

"It's supposed to be a pink prairie dog pyramid! It's alliterative!" Springfield snapped in anger.

"Wha—" Roar Horn asked in shock, "You said a tower! Why do you keep changing everything?"

"I'm not changing anything! You said pyramid!"

Roar Horn shrieked in anger, "You are driving me crazy!"

Roar Horn headed off while Springfield groaned in annoyance as he looked away. Both Terrorcreep and Applejack emerged from behind the curtains. They both approached him to question about brothers' argument.

"I thought you two got along." Applejack said in concern.

Sprigfield sighed, "We used to, but we just can't seem to agree on anything anymore. We used to perform all over Equestria, but if we can't agree on a new act, we might as well stay at Gladmane's forever."

"Did Gladmane have something to do with the argument again?" Terrorcreep asked suspiciously.

"Of course not!" Springfield protested, "He only told us about giving us some ideas and improving our performance. I still don't understand why my brother couldn't get the right one..."

Springfield headed off, leaving Applejack and Terrorcreep behind.

"Two friendship problems in the same theater?" Applejack asked in surprise. She smiled, "Now we're talkin'!"

Terrorcreep hummed suspiciously, "And more suspicious about Gladmane's activity, no doubt..."





Applejack and Terrorcreep regrouped with both Fluttershy and Laxtinct at the canteen. They were both having lunch and discussion about their latest investigation they have found at the cornered small table.

Applejack and her gang gathered at the cafeteria for discussion about the problems they're dealing with.

"If you count Flim and Flam," Fluttershy said in concern, "that's three big friendship problems all in the same place!"

Applejack huffed, "Well, I don't count Flim and Flam since those two not bein' friends isn't a problem."

"Not three. Only one," Terrorcreep said suspiciously. He hummed calmly and firmly while crossed his hooves, "Either way, something fishy is going on around here. And we need to find out why and what is going on."

Fluttershy hummed, "It certainly isn't for Gladmane. Sounds like he's better off with them fighting."

"Actually, the other ponies' problems seemed to be good for Gladmane too." Applejack added in concern, "Both the trapeze show and the animal act would be better off if they left, but everypony's so busy arguin' that they can't."

Fluttershy hummed, "Do you think he knows?"

"Or maybe he's the bad guy!" Laxtinct said amusingly. Everyone turned and glared at him. He looked shock and confuse, "What?!"

Terrorcreep groaned in annoyance, "Why am I stuck with him?"

"I don't know," Applejack said in concern, "but I'm startin' to think we should find out."

Terrorcreep hummed in concern, "Yes. I agreed. And hopefully, my suspicious about him is correct. I know it's him..."





And so, Applejack and her team questioned both trapeze show and animal act brothers about their problems and Gladmane. But so far, they all spoke highly about the manager and believed the problem is each other. While three ponies were questioning the employees, Fluttershy talked with the animals for more answers.

After gathering information from the employees, Applejack and her friends regrouped and have discussion at the lobby. They were trying to solve the problem.

"I just can't figure it!" Applejack said in concern, "The only pony who benefits from all this feudin' is Gladmane, but by all accounts, he's the best friend any of these ponies have!"

Laxtinct nodded happily, "Well, duh. He's our friend too. Obviously."

"Well, Bernard – that adorable bunny from the acrobat's act – claims that every morning, Gladmane tells the director that the star wants control of the show, and every afternoon tells the star that the director wants to get rid of her! But neither is true!" Fluttershy said in concern.

Applejack and her team were in shock about the answer. Fluttershy continued, "And the Flying Prairinos – the pink prairie dog family – say Gladmane keeps changing their act to make each trainer think the other is doing it!"

"Just as I thought. My suspicion about Gladmane is confirmed. He is the cause of three friendship problems." Terrorcreep said firmly and calmly. Everyone turned and looked at him. He smiled confidently, "I've been suspecting it was him since he smiled about Flim and Flam arguing."

"Told you he's evil," Laxtinct said in annoyance.

Terrorcreep groaned, "Not evil, Lax. He's just greedy pony."

"So all his talk about friendship is just a load of applesauce!" Applejack exclaimed in anger, "He's gettin' them all to fight with each other on purpose!"

"Okay! So, he befriend them to kill each other's throats because he was jealous of them or something?" Laxtinct asked in surprise, "Am I right, guys?"

"I don't think he wants them to fight amongst themselves because of jealousy and anger," Terrorcreep said firmly and calmly, "I believe he has some use of them for his greed."

"Whatever it was, we have to let everypony knows what he's doing," Fluttershy said in concern, "But how we're gonna do that?"

Applejack nodded, "There must be a way to trick him into telling the truth!"

Noticing Flim and Flam arguing, Fluttershy smirked slyly, "Gee, if only there was a pony who knew how to trick a trickster. Or maybe a pair of ponies?"

"Hmm... Who could it be?" Laxtinct asked curiously, "Terrorcreep or Shorty Thinking? They're very good at making plans and tricks to beat the crap out of him, at ease."

Noticing and realizing Fluttershy's smirk, Terrorcreep groaned, "You can't be serious..."

Applejack sighed, "Fine. Guess bringin' Flim and Flam back together might be why we're here. Maybe."

Terrorcrep snarled in anger, "This is a mistake. Trusting some con artists like them could lead us into nothing but troubles." He turned and walked away, "I don't trust them. Not with my life..."

Fluttershy gasped, "But Terrorcreep-!"

"If anything goes wrong, don't come and sought for my advice and plans." Terrorcreep stopped as he snapped angrily at Fluttershy, "Because at the end, we will failed for trusting fools like them..."

Laxtinct hissed, "Dude! That was harsh! To your own girlfriend! Shame on you!"

"I will do what I can to accomplish my mission," Terrorcreep said darkly, "even I have to sacrifice my own heart to achieve it. I fear no defeat and death..."

"Wait?! What do you mean?!" Fluttershy asked in concern. She gasped in realization, "You can't! Gladmane maybe a greedy pony, but he's not a monster like Dark Mystic Ponies! I refused! Killing is not the answer!"

"I'm not asking for suggestion, Fluttershy. I will achieve it, with or without you."

"Please, you know this is not the way to solve friendship problem, Terrorcreep! This isn't always about fighting and killing your enemies, it's about making ponies understand the problem and change for better."

"And there are times, friendship is never the answer," Terrorcreep said darkly as he walked away, "Goodbye..."

As Terrorcreep entered the casino, Fluttershy was about to give chase but stopped by both Applejack and Laxtinct. They both shook their head. She looked upset and sad to see her boyfriend headed off. But it's for the best that they solved the mission in their way while leaving Terrorcreep to think about it.





Applejack and her team approached to Flim and Flam at the theater's entrance as they were trying to convince and persuade the brothers to forgive each other and work together.

Flim scoffed, "Sorry if I don't take the word of somepony off the street, even if that street is in Ponyville."

"But Gladmane is behind so many other friendship problems." Fluttershy asked, "How can you be sure he isn't the cause of yours?"

Flam snarled at Flim, "Because the only problem I have is standing right there."

Flim groaned, "Same here, buster!"

"Do either of you know why you're fighting over?" Applejack asked in concern.

"You wanna know?!" Flim demanded in anger, "Gladmane let me know that ex-brother of mine thinks I'm just a mouthpiece without a single good idea!"

Flam scoffed, "Gladmane assured me this former fraternal foal here thinks I couldn't sell heat lamps to yaks!"

"Sounds to me like neither of you said those things." Applejack said calmly, "Why'd you believe Gladmane when he said you did?"

"Why would he lie?" Flim and Flam asked curiously.

Fluttershy explained, "Because he's afraid that the two of you together could move in and take over his resort."

Applejack nodded, "And if I'm tellin' you he said it, you know it's the absolute truth because—"

Flim and Flam gasped, "You never lie!" They both looked at each other. They charged and gave each other a hug, "Oh, my brother! I am so sorry for arguing with you!"

Laxtinct nodded in annoyance, "Well, duh. Obviously. AJ is the Wielder of Element of Honesty."

"Oh, brother of mine, I think it's time for a little payback!" Flam said amusingly.

Flim smirked, "The Canterlot Two-Step?"

Flam hummed amusingly, "we don't have the chickens. How about the Baltimare Flair?"

"Ah, my flair isn't what it used to be." Flim said in concern. He then noticed a loudspeaker, which intrigued and surprised him. He smirked, "Are you thinking what I am?"

Seeing what Flim was talking about, Flam smirked, "The High Roller Hustle!"

"In English, please!" Laxtinct exclaimed in annoyance, "Coz I'm not good at business tricks!"

"Trust us." Flam said proudly, "When we're done, there won't be a pony in town who doesn't know the Applejack-iest truth about Gladmane!" He smirked amusingly at Applejack and her friends, "That is, assuming you two are willing to help."

Flim smirked while looking at both Fluttershy and Applejack. He asked, "What size gown do you wear?"

Applejack and Fluttershy became uneasy with Flim-Flam Brothers' plans while Laxtinct remained clueless and confuse.





Few minutes later, Gladmane came down from his office. He then heard some commotion as it came from the theater, where he found crowd and press surrounded the pony with greenish mane, worn a purple gown with diamond patterns and blue fluffy scarf, golden earrings, golden bracelets and sunglasses.

"Wh-What's all the fuss, now?" Gladmane asked in confusion.

Flim smiled as he pointed at the mare, "It's the grand matriarch of the Rich family, Impossibly Rich! She's one of the wealthiest ponies in Equestria."

"Well, why didn't somepony tell me? You know how I like to give VIP guests my personal touch."

"Well, she's not exactly a guest. Word is she's planning a resort of her own." Flim whispered to Gladmane's ear, "I think she's here to scout the competition."

"Oh, really?" Gladmane asked suspiciously.

"And with her bits, she could take over the whole strip, hire away anypony she wants!" Flim said amusingly, making Gladmane glared at him. He yelped, "Uh, not me, of course! I love it here. My good-for-nothing brother, on the other hoof..."

Heard what Flim has said, Gladmane snorted in anger. But nevertheless, he put his pride and anger aside. He approached to both Impossibly Rich and Flam as he greeted her to his resort.

"Impossibly Rich, what an honor it is to have you at my humble five-hoof resort." Gladmane greeted, "I'm sure Flam has done an excellent job showing you around, but nothing could beat a personalized tour from the mane himself. Uh-huh-huh."

Impossibly Rich whispered to Flam secretly, which he understand. He spoke, "You'll have to excuse Ms. Rich. She saves the energy other ponies spend talking out loud and uses it to make more money." She then added in. He continued, "She'd love a personal tour! Say, in, uh, about an hour?"

Gladmane nodded, "Well, that sounds right pleasant." He turned to Flam, "And if you can break away for a moment, Flam, I'd love to see you in my office so I can get ready."





Both Impossibly Rich and Flam made their way back to theater's backstage, where Applejack, Laxtinct and even Flim were there. Impossibly Rich then removed her greenish wig and sunglasses as she revealed herself to be Fluttershy.

"Are all of you sure this is a good idea?" Fluttershy asked in concern.

Flim smirked, "Abso-tively!"

Flam nodded, "Gladmane is one fish that's hooked but good!"

Applejack hummed, "I sure hope you two know what you're doin'."

"Oho, don't you worry." Flam said confidently, "When it comes to throwing ponies off their game..."

Flim nodded, "No two ponies do it better than us!"

Applejack sighed, "Can't argue with that."

Laxtinct whistled while looking at Fluttershy's dress, "You know. That gown is good for you. TC would love to have a dance with you." She blushed in red before looked down in shame. He was at first confused but realized his mistake, "Fluttershy, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-!"

Fluttershy sighed, "It's okay, Lax. I just wish that Terrorcreep didn't leave us. I wish he knew that killing is never been the answer to friendship problem."

"Well, that's his way, Fluttershy. Cold and calculated vampire creep, who always gets the job done. He always thinks that killing is the best way to solve the problem. No talking or even showing mercy at all. And plus, that guy is hard to get chillax. His heart is coldstone, I'll tell ya."

"But you and him are still friends, even though you both got issues?"

"Maybe. He and I always butt-heads to each other. And boy, that guy always ruin my fun. I really hate it. But deep down, we really care for each other because we're still friends. He also did the same things for others too."

"Really?"

Laxtinct nodded, "I'd think he do the same for you too, Fluttershy. He still loves ya. He just wants you to be strong and brave to do what you need to do. You know that."

After some thinking about Laxtinct's statement, Fluttershy smiled, "Yeah. I guess." She turned to Laxtinct, "So, could you help me with something?"

Laxtinct smiled, "Sure. Anything you need."





Flam arrived and entered Gladmane's office, where the chairman was overseeing his hotel and ponies enjoying their vacation and entertainment.

"Hey there, boss, Impossibly Rich is just about ready for that tour." Flam greeted, "So what did you want to see me about?"

"Actually, there's something I want you to see – the Grand Plan." Gladmane turned to Flam while showing his blueprint involving him controlling Las Pegasus, "Every hotel on this strip as amazing as this one, and every one of 'em mine."

Flam whistled in amazement. Gladmane smirked, "And all it'll take is a little salesponyship, like this." He turned to the speaker's device and push it as he announced, "Hey there, friends. Uh-huh-huh. If you think my resort is fantastic, wait 'til you see Ponet Fantastique! Tickets are on sale now. Two for the price of one! Thank you. Thank you very much."

"Now I know Impossibly Rich has probably made you a tempting offer to come work for her." Gladmane said calmly and firmly to Flam, who looked nervous and worried. He continued, "And as your friend, I'd never tell you what to do." Gladmane snarled angrily at frightened Flam, "But nopony's gonna stand in the way of my plans, no matter how rich she is! And I sure wouldn't want you to end up on the losing side. Think you might consider staying here?"

Flam nodded nervously. Gladmane smirked, "Well all right then. Let's go and give the best tour to Impossibly Rich."

As soon as Gladmane kept the blueprint in his secret safe, he and Flam left and exited the office. However, something dropped down from the ceiling's air vent. Terrorcreep quickly locked the door as he began checking and investigating Gladmane's office for getting more information and finding the blueprint plans.

While Terrorcreep was still investigating, he stopped as he sensed something coming to him. He looked up and found a spiritual black bat dropped out from the air vent. It screeched happily as it dropped a letter on his hoof. He then open the letter to see it.

Terrorcreep gasped as he was looking at the picture of Fluttershy's dress with her beautiful looks and a written words on it - 'I'll always love you, Love Fluttershy'. He was surprised and touched by her writings. As much as he wanted to accomplish the mission, he has some second thoughts about another way to solve the friendship problem.

Terrorcreep sighed, "When did you get so soft for shy pony, Terrorcreep?"





Gladmane continued giving a tour guide to Fluttershy or Impossibly Rich, who was accompanied by Flam. Applejack and Laxtinct yelped upon looking them coming towards the theater. They both quickly retreated inside the backstage as they make their last preparation to expose deceptive Earth Pony manager with Flim levitating the microphone.

Guiding his guest inside the theater's backstage, Gladmane gave the last tour about it. Impossibly Rich secretly whispered to Flam about her demands. Flam secretly nodded in understanding.

"Impossibly wants you to know she's very impressed-" Flam said calmly, "-but doesn't think you can keep a resort of this caliber going for long."

Gladmane hummed, "Oh? And why's that?"

Impossibly Rich whispered as Flam nodded in understanding, "Because you've got the best talents in the industry. What stops them from just leaving to join any competitor?"

Gladmane laughed, "Well, you see I have a trick for that, I must confess. Uh-huh-huh. And it all has to do with how I handle my employees." As he was distracted in talking, Flim levitated the microphone above him. As Flam asked 'how he do it', Gladmane smiled and answered, "Well, like friends, of course! And I treat every one of my employees with the kindness they deserve."

Everyone was in shock and surprised that Gladmane has averted from exposing his true colors and purpose again.

"That wasn't in the script," Laxtinct asked in concern.

Flam stammered in concern, "That's it? That's your secret, heh-heh? There's...: He cleared his throat in concern, "...nothing else?"

"Nope, just friendship. But you know all about friendship, don't you..." Gladmane said amusingly as he turned and removed the wig and sunglasses out from Impossibly Rich. He smirked, "Fluttershy?!"

Everyone gasped in shock and concern of what they just heard. He actually knew their plans from the start. Flim, Applejack and Laxtinct emerged out from the curtains.

"You knew the whole time?" Flim asked in shock.

"Never try to con a con-pony. Uh-huh-huh." Gladmane said amusingly. He then laughed as he was exiting the theater, "Yeah!"

Everyone looked down in defeat and shame as they have failed to expose Gladmane's true colors for the world to see.

"Okay. Was that supposed to happen?" Laxtinct asked in confusion.





Gladmane returned to his office. He stopped at once when he spotted Terrorcreep stood and waited near to the table. His bat wings opened widely in covering the whole window glasses. Instead of scared and worried, he remained confident and calm as Gladmane approached to Terrorcreep.

"So, you figured it out about my true colors, haven't you?" Gladmane asked amusingly. Terrorcreep remained silent while glaring at him. He chuckled a bit, "Of course, you do. You're both a spy and tactician. Nothing can escape you. You're better than those friends of yours. So, what's exactly are you suppose to do?"

Applejack, Fluttershy and Laxtinct entered the office as well. They all gasped in concern as they all worried that Terrorcreep will kill him. However, they both were glaring at each other.

Terrorcreep answered coldly, "To finish my mission for the good of ponies..."

Gladmane smirked amusingly, "Really? Why not do it? This is your chance."

"I will..." Terrorcreep answered darkly. His friends gasped in shock and concern. He smirked, "But before I put out of your misery. I want to know why do you wish to drive a wedge on those ponies. What is your true ambition for this hotel?"

"Okay, then. I'll tell you before my official death," Gladmane said proudly, "I practically invented the 'High Roller Hustle' to keep these ponies from getting along. As long as I keep 'em convinced that I'm their only friend, all of Las Pegasus will be mine."

Gladmane turned and gave amusing looks to Applejack, Fluttershy and Laxtinct, "Oh, you all can't trick a confession out of a pony like me! I'm always one step ahead." He laughed a bit as he turned back to Terrorcreep, "And even ya kill me, you'll be in jail for good."

Terrorcreep chuckled amusingly, which confused and surprised his friends and Gladmane. What is he laughing about?!

"Now, what makes you think I'm here to kill you," Terrorcreep asked amusingly, "What I'm after is your confession of the crimes! Like every arrogant fools as you, you boosted your victory cries while I revealed the truth to the public."

Terrorcreep folded his wings. On the drawer, everyone spotted an axe landed on the loudspeaker device's red button. They all gasped in shock and surprise.

"Oh, no." Gladmane exclaimed in shock. He headed towards the glass case, where he found many ponies except amusingly Flim-Flam Brothers glared at him. He yelped, "No, no, w-w-wait, wait!"

Terrorcreep laughed, "Didn't really expect, did you all?" He sighed, "Truthfully, I would have. But I changed my mind to expose you. But exposing you and your true color to the public is better."

Applejack laughed, "In other words, Flim and Flam told us you'd see right through the fake rich pony bit, and that once you did, you wouldn't be able to resist gloatin' about it!"

"And we were supposed to use the loudspeaker to reveal it," Fluttershy said amusingly.

Laxtinct groaned, "And this wasn't even part of the script!"

Gladmane yelped as he turned to his employees, "Oh, now, now, friends! Listen, I-I can explain everything!"

"I think you've done enough of that!" Director exclaimed in anger. He turned to his Trapeze Star, "Darling?"

Trapeze Star huffed in anger as she held Director's hoof as both of them turned and walked away. Both Springfield and Roar Horn hugged each other while crying happily.

"Oh, I cannot believe we let him almost ruin our friendship!" Roar Horn exclaimed in shame.

"And our act." Springfield nodded. He turned and gave the glare at Gladmane, "Good luck finding another one!"

One-by-one, the employees that Gladmane has hired resigned and left the hotel at once. Gladmane became more nervous and worried as his proud reputation is ruined.

"Wait! No! Y'all come back! Come on, I-I'm gonna be ruined!" Gladmane pleaded fearfully. He turned and ran off to the door while trying to stop them, "This is Gladmane's, y'all! Come on, you can't do this to..."

Regrouped with his four friends, Terrorcreep laughed amusingly, "In the chess game, that's checkmate! And I'm the victor."





With Gladmane being fired for deception in making his employees fight among themselves, all of his belongings including his golden statue removed. And at the same time, ponies continued enjoying their entertainment and vacation. And also, both Applejack and Fluttershy's cutie marks glowed and blinked brightly.

"I guess the map wasn't on the fritz after all." Fluttershy said happily. She turned to Terrorcreep as she gave him a kiss by cheeks. She smiled, "Thank you, Terrorcreep. See, not everything is solved by violence and killings. There's always another way to complete the mission by exposing how fraud Gladmane is."

"I supposed so," Terrorcreep sighed before he nuzzled her cheek gently, "But you changed my mind when you gave me the picture of your lovely dress. I would like you to wear it for every ball dance, angel."

Fluttershy giggled while blushed in red, "It's a deal, my little bat."

"But come on, it's all on AJ," Laxtinct said happily as he looked at Applejack, "If it weren't for your history with Flim and Flam, you never would've been so determined to find somepony else to help, and we never would have found out what Gladmane was doing."

"True," Applejack admitted as she looked at Fluttershy, "And if it weren't for you wantin' to show even those two con-ponies kindness, we never would have been able to trick the trickster." She and her friends come across to Flim and Flam. She smirked, "Must've felt pretty nice to finally put all your connivin' and cheatin' skills to good use."

Flam smirked happily as he turned to them, "In fact, we might think of it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Flim nodded proudly, "Emphasis on 'once'."

"I don't get it." Laxtinct said in confusion.

And just before Flim-Flam Brothers could do anything, Terrorcreep gave them a piece of paper. He smirked, "Be sure you follow instruction well. You don't want troubles again. Enjoy your new job, boys..."

Terrorcreep led his friends away from Flim-Flam Brothers, who were reading the paper. They both yelped and gasped in shock as they looked around and found couple of glowing Mystic Ponies enjoying their entertainment and vacation. They looked at each other. They then screamed in fear and anger while cursed angrily about it. Applejack, Fluttershy and Laxtinct were confused and surprised.

"What did you do?" Applejack asked in confusion.

Terrorcreep smirked, "I figured they tried use their old tricks again - tricking and fooling ponies to fill their greedy bags." He chuckled amusingly, "In fact, I've informed Lord Cunning Fury that once I completed the mission, Ponet Fantasique Hotel is his command. And therefore, Flim and Flam are now working for him. So, any bits they have must given the half of theirs to him. And so, Mystic Ponies are keeping their eyes sharp on them."

Laxtinct chuckled, "TC, you sly dog!" He sighed in upset, "And I guess vacation is over."

"No. It's only the beginning," Terrorcreep said amusingly. He turned and looked at his friends, "And besides, we could use one. We deserve it."

Applejack hummed, "I guess you're right. It won't hurt to try these new games they have."

Laxtinct cheered wildly and happily, "Hallelujah! VACAY is mine, baby!" He turned and looked at both Terrorcreep and Fluttershy, "What are you guys gonna do?"

Both Fluttershy and Terrorcreep looked at each other. They both blushed and smiled amusingly as they have something entertaining and relaxing in their mind.





Inside the hotel's room, Terrorcreep and Fluttershy were on the bed. They both gave a little cut on left hooves. As it bleed a bit, they put each other's lips with one brush stroke. He licked her lips, she did the same thing to him for the moment. They both then landed their kisses against each other while licking within. And at the same time, he gently touched her chest while she did the same thing to his bottom.

Pushing her boyfriend down on mattress, Fluttershy was on top of Terrorcreep's body as he had his right hoof in holding her close to him while his left hoof gently rub and tickling her chest. They both kissing each other's lips. They both were moaning pleasantly and happily. She departed from kissing him as she kissed on his neck, which he moaned happily. He then licked on her ear, which makes her giggle.

Fluttershy giggled, "That's tickle."

"What? I thought you like it," Terrorcreep remarked amusingly, "Unless you want me bite you?"

Fluttershy smirked slyly, "Very funny, Terror. I rather you bite my belly."

Terrrocreep chuckled amusingly, "That can be arranged, little angel."

Terrorcreep slowly sat up straight while holding Fluttershy close to him. As they were sitting up straight, they held each other's head and body while looking lovely at each other. They both kissed and licked by lips while moving and shaking their bodies against each other passionately, wildly and happily. They both also moaning and groaning in pleasant.

"This is the night I'd never forget about Las Pegasus," Fluttershy remarked happily as she licked his lips, "It's the best."

Terrorcreep smiled, "I'm glad you enjoy it. If you're happy, then so am I, my little angel."

Both Terrorcreep and Fluttershy kissed on lips, and they also licking and interacting their tongues within. He held her close to him while she hugged him tightly while shaking their bodies against each other wildly and happily. They both landed on the bed as they both rolling on both sides of bed while laughing and giggling happily.

END...

To Be Continued...

Main Casts:
Ashleigh Ball: Applejack
Andrea Libman: Flutetrshy
Matthew Mercer: Terrorcreep
P.J. Byrne: Laxtinct
Jim Brynes: Gladmane
Scott McNeil: Flam
Sam Vincent: Flim

Minor Casts:
Peter Kelamis: Roar Horn, Barker, Stage Manager
Brian Drummond: Director, Springfield
Zara Durani: Trapeze Star

Cameo:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity