//------------------------------// // Chapter 7: Two Frogs, A Robot, and an Actress of Crystal Prep // Story: My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Don't Deal with Magic // by Pinkie Pie Sweets //------------------------------// Sunset, Applejack, Cuphead, and Hilda are walking down the sidewalk to figure out a plan to find where the Devil is. So far, they haven't run into the Devil's minions or even Cuphead and Hilda's friends. They decide to continue searching as they walk down the sidewalk. Applejack sighs, "This is gettin' difficult to find those friends of yours. A bunch of different creatures to look like animals, object, or dressed differently will stick out like a sore thumb." "True. But remember, they have been scattered around the city, and the Devil is making sure his minions are hidden until the debtors are found," Sunset replies. "True. But still, if you were someone who just end up in a different world, where would you go wanna go?" Cuphead says, trying to think. Hilda raises her hand, "I could try flying up in the air to see if anyone is around." "True. But we don't want you to drag attention to yourself," Applejack replies. "I guess so," Hilda replies. She then questions, "Humans in this world aren't too familiar to strange happenings, aren't they?" "Well, not as much anymore since magic first came to this world," Applejack answers. "I see," Hilda replies. Cuphead looks around the city, and it's very different than his home in Inkwell Isle. He then notices a brown building with parts of. Blue crystal wall, and a turquoise roof of different shades. Curious, Cuphead asks, "Hey Sunset, what that place over there?" Sunset, Hilda and Applejack look at the building. Sunset is the one who answers, "Oh that's Crystal Prep Academy, it's another high school around the city." "Yeah. Twilight used to go to this school until she transferred to Canterlot High," Applejack adds. "Really now, that is a fancy looking school there," Hilda replies. "Yeah. We kind of an interesting history with the school. At first, both schools saw each other as Rivals, but now we all become a little closer. Well, as close as we can be," Applejack explains. Curious, Cuphead asks, "There's more to it, isn't it?" "You're right about that. We competed against the, at Canterlot High during the Friendship Games. That's how we met Twilight. The problem is that magic got in the way, and Twilight ended up getting corrupted by the magic she accidentally took from us," Sunset explains. Then Applejack sternly, "And its Principal Cinch's fault for accusing us of cheating and manipulated Twilight into winning the games for Crystal Prep." "But everything's fine now, Crystal Prep began to get along with us and Twilight became our friend and transferred to our school," Sunset quickly adds. Hilda calmly says, "That's quite a story." "Yeah. And I thought me and my brother had it rough," Cuphead replies. "Yeah. But still, we ended up becoming friends with the students of Crystal Prep and don't think too much about winning," Sunset replies. Applejack suggests, "Speaking of which, think we should check it out to see if any of your friends at the school?" "Good idea Applejack. Let's go," Cuphead says with a smile, and quickly run towards the school grounds. Sunset and the others run after him. Cuphead decides to run around the school to see if there's anyone behind it. After running quickly, Cuphead is able to reach the back of the school, and is surprised at what he is witnessing. He sees two big wood frogs that he recognize. The larger one is brown with pale brown underlines. He wears a maroon belt, brown boxing gloves and red leggings. The other one is a shorter green frog with the same pale green underlines. He is wearing red gloves, a red belt and white leggings. Cuphead surprisingly shouts, "Ribby and Croaks!" The rest of the group reach Cuphead to see the two big wood frogs with a two Crystal Pep, and they're someone Sunset and Applejack recognize. "It's that… Indigo Zap and Sour Sweets?! Applejack questions with a confused look. Sunset says, "Let's see what's going on." The four begin to head towards the two frogs and students. When they get closer, they see Ribby and Sour Sweet are sitting on the bleachers while Croaks and Indigo Zap look like they are boxing with each other. More like Croaks is teaching Indigo how to box. "Alright kid, you gotta really bring your body forward and put a lot of force on your arms," Croaks says. Indigo raises her fist, and asks, "Like this?" Indigo brings her body forward, and gives Croaks a good punch on his boxing glove. "That's good. But remember to keep yourself in balance," Croaks says. "Got it," Indigo replies. "Alright kid, here it come," Croaks says. He stands on his foot and begins to spin his upper body like an electric fan. Indigo tries her best to keep her balance, but is swipt away by the wind. She continues to roll until she lands on her back. Feeling a bit dizzy, Indigo shakes her head to her her vision back. When Indigo looks up, she can see Sunset, Applejack, and two more figures. "Hey Applejack. Hey Sunset. I didn't expect you to be here today," Indigo says. "Well, we thought it will be a good idea to check the school to be sure nothin' crazy going on. Only to find you boxing with Croaks," Applejack says. Indigo stands up, "We're not really boxing. He's giving me lessons." "Yeah. The kid is tougher than she looks," Croaks comments. Indigo notices Cuphead and Hilda, and asks with a confused looks, "So why are you with Cuphead and Hilda Berg?" Sunset speaks up, "It's kind of a long story." Sour Sweet and Ribby arrive and Sunset along with the others explain to the two girls and two frogs what is going. The four are rather surprised to hear what is happening. "Wow! It seems that magic has decided to make the day full of surprises," sour says. Then angrily mutters, "Why does it always happen in this town?" "We're hoping to find the others before the Devil and King Dice find them," Cuphead says. "At least we found you two frogs. But what were you doing hanging out with two little girls?" Hilda wonders. "We were practicing for a match before they come to the field of their school," Ribby says. "And this little spirited girl like to learn boxing so we decided to give a few lessons," Coraks adds. "Yeah. They were also going to teach me on how to deal with southpaws," Indigo eagerly adds. "That does sound interesting, but we wonder if you see anyone else here today," Applejack replies. Sour thinks, "I think I remember Sugarcoat talking to that scientist and his robot from the gang." "And Sunny and Lemon went off with this actress chick with the umbrella," Indigo. "That sounds like Sugarcot is with Dr. Kahl and his robot," Sunset says. "And Sunny and Lemon are with Sally," Cuphead adds. "It sounds like we're on the right track," Hilda replies with a smile. Then Sunset asks, "Where are they?" "Sugarcoat and Dr. Kahl are in the trees over there. His robot is having problems and Sugarcoat is trying to help him fix it," Sour says. "And Sunny, Lemon, and Sally are in the school auditorium. I think Sally is helping them with some acting for the school musical two weeks," Indigo answers. Cuphead looks at the school, and calmly says, "More like they're running and screaming towards us." Sunset and the others look ahead to see Sunny Flare, Lemon Zest, and Sally Stageplay are running towards them screaming and looking scared. "What in the hay is going on here?" Applejack asks. "And think the ones behind them is what going on," Sunset points out. The others look closely to see the three females are being chased by a… skeleton horse riding on something that looks like a flying saucer. There is also a domino the top is a man's face and the one on the bottom is a woman's face. "It's Phear Lap!" Hilda shockley exclaim. "And Pip and Dot," Cuphead adds. Sunny, Lemon, and Sally reach the two frogs and girls, only to find four more are with them. Lemon happily says, "Hi Sunset. Hi Applejack, nice to see you two here." "Less talking, more running for our lives," Sunny bluntly says. Croaks gets in front as he winds up his arm, "I got this." When Phear Lap gets close to the group, Croaks gives him a good punch in the face. Then Cuphead uses his magic from his finger to hit Pip and Dot. The three end up falling to the ground. Once they get up, they can see who has hit them. Pip groans, "Great, Cuphead is here." "And it looks like he got himself two girlfriends," Dot adds. Cuphead, Sunset, and Applejack cheeks blush in reply. "Seriously," Indigo bluntly replies. Phear Lap comes forward, and says, "Enough, we need to get those debtors, and the Devil want these two ladies." Sunset and Applejack become weary when Phear Lap is pointing directly at them. "Why do you want with us for?" Applejack asks. "That's for him to know, and you girls to find out. After we bring you to him," Phear Lap says. Ribby and Croaks get in front of them, "Not gonna happen!" "That what you think," Pip says. Phear Lap releases flying presents at them. Cuphead, Ribby and Croaks attacked the boxes, but horseshoes come out of it. Everyone begin to dodge as they fear them getting hit. Sunset turns to The four Crystal Prep girls, "Guys, we need to get out of here before we end up getting smacked by the fight." "Don't need to tell us twice!" Sour screams. Hilda, Sunset, and Applejack lead Sally and the Crystal Prep girls away from the high. Croaks, Ribby, and Cuphead continue to fight Phear and Pip and Dot. Pip and Dot throws different twelve sided dices at them, and have their birds after them. Then Phear Lap continue to launch his flying presents at them. Sunset, Applejack decide to the others into the forest to hid until this whole fiasco is over. Suddenly, something begin to rise up in the trees. There is a giant robot about thirty feet tall. "Is that the robot?! It's a lot bigger in person!" Applejack exclaims. "But what's it doing here?" Sunset asks. The robot walks out of the tree, and make its way to the field. The fight is put to a halt to see the robot is walking right towards them. The robot kneels down, and grab Phear Lap, and Pip and Dot in its hand. The robot winding his arm, and throws the bad guys away. "Woah! That was so awesome!" Indigo shouts in excitement. "Yeha. That robot saved us," Sunset adds. The robot lifts his hand to his head, and his head open to reveal Sugarcoat and Dr. Kahl. Dr. Kahl smiles, and says, "Hello guys, I finally finish fixing up my robot's gears and difficulties. I'd say I finished it just in time to give the Devil's men the robotic boot." Cuphead shouts from below, "We really appreciate it." Dr. Kahl jumps on his robot's hand, and help Sugarcoat get on as well. Then the robot lows th hand to the ground, and the two jump off. Sugarcoat calmly says, "Hello girls, didn't expect to see you here." "We're glad to see you Sugarcoat, and glad you are safe," Applejack says. Sally comes into the scene, "Now can someone tell us what is going on? This is a bad time for me to end up in a different city when I have a show to do tonight. Although, I could try scheduling a performance in this town." "Long story short, Equestrian Magic send you and your friends into Canterlot City. the Devil, King Dice, and you already know his minions are here as well. He wants to take your souls and for some reason are after me and Applejack," Sunset explains. "I knew magic has something to do with it," Sour speaks up. "Not helping," Sunny mutters. "Still, Sally is a great singing and actress. She's teaching me and Sunny how to perfect our acting and music," Lemon says. Sally giggles, "I just love to teach fellow upcoming actresses and music players." "But still, I get the reason why the Devil want Cuphead and the other debtors souls, but why he want you and Applejack," Indigo asks. "That what we don't know," Hilda says. Then Sunny wonders, "But still, I thought the contracts were burned during the ending of the video game. Why is he trying to get the souls even though the contracts are destroyed?" "Uh Sunny hello! This is the Devil we're talking about. He's a gambler, a deal maker, and if I must say, not a very good guy to make an enemy out of. I doubt he cares if the contracts are burnt or not," Lemon says. "Shes' right. The Devil has been sending King Dice and his other minions all over town to capture us," Cuphead says. But Hilda adds, "It seems we have a more serious matter here. After the messages we receive from the others, it seems that the Devil is after Sunset and her friends." "Seems like it. Phear Lap did mention about being them along with us who refused to pay the debt," Ribby says. "But them girls aren't in debt at all, so why would the Devil be after them?" Croaks wonders. "Well whatever it is, the Devil won't stop until he has us all," Dr. Kahl says. Sally nods her head, and says, "Yes. This is a crucial situation." "But… why does the Devil want with us? From what Rainbow explained to us, he has taken an interest of us and wants to know if we're special," Applejack asks. "I wish I knew Applejack. I really wish I knew," Sunset says.