The girls soon find themselves in what looks like a courtyard. They were very amazed. Pinkie noticed something about herself.
“Look at me.” Pinkie Pie chirped. “I’m dressed like a court jester.”
Everyone was surprised. Pinkie is dressed up like a harlequin. Bells on her headdress, curved shoes, everything.
“Hey, you guys.” Rainbow shouted. “Looks like we’re all dressed like medieval people.”
That was true. Applejack, Sunset Shimmer, and Rainbow Dash are dressed as knights, wearing tunics with their respected symbols. Apple for Applejack, two toned sun for Sunset Shimmer, and a colorful lightning bolt for Rainbow Dash. And, Twilight, Rarity, and Fluttershy look like royal women. Twilight Sparkle has a flowing purple cape.
“Wow!” Fluttershy cheered. “I love our outfits. White shirts, vests and long skirts.”
“The only difference is the colors of the vests, shoes, and skirts, darling.” Rarity pointed out. “I’m wearing blue, you’re wearing pink, and Twilight is wearing midnight blue.”
“And, Twilight has a cape on.”
Sunset loved Twilight’s outfit. “You look like a true princess, Twi. Just like Princess Twilight back in Equestria.”
“Thanks, Sunset.” Twilight responded. “I’m very flattered.”
Just then, an arrow whizzed over their heads, and struck a tree.
“Oh my.” Fluttershy uttered. “Where did that come from?”
The seven friends spotted where the arrow came from. It was from a woman with wavy red hair and wearing a long dark green gown. She was holding an archery type bow, and greeted them in a Scottish accent. “Did I get your attention, ladies?”
Rainbow Dash recognizes the woman. “Whoa! I know that archer. It’s Merida!”
“Merida?” Pinkie yelped. “No joke?”
“No joke, Pinkie. This is one of the most adventurous princesses of all time.”
“Nice of ye to think that, Rainbow Dash.” Merida replied. “It’s nice for me to have a fan.”
“What?” Twilight gasped. “Merida knows us too?”
Merida turns to the flustered intellect. “That I do, Twilight Sparkle. But, what I’d like to know is what abilities ye maidens have.”
“Abilities?”
“Aye. Ye know. The magic powers each of you are known fer.”
“Maybe we should show her.” Sunset suggested. “There are those who are curious about what we can do.”
“Indeed, darling.” Rarity added. “This could be a fascinating experience for all of us.”
Merida proudly puts her hand on Rarity’s shoulder. “I like the way you think, Rarity. You’d be elegant as my mother, Queen Elinor.”
Rarity blushed after the nice comment. “Thank you, Merida.”
“My pleasure, my lady. Let’s get with it.”
Merida looks at the girls. Then, she makes a decision. “Let’s start with you, Rainbow Dash. Show me what ye got.”
“Okay, Merida.” Rainbow Dash responded. “You asked for it.”
Rainbow Dash took off like a rocket, zipping in every direction. When she stopped, everyone was impressed.
“Hmmm.” Merida said. “Super speed. And, you leave a rainbow trail behind. No wonder you’re named Rainbow Dash.”
Rainbow Dash chuckled as Merida chooses another maiden. “Let’s turn to you, Pinkie Pie. I feel there be more to you than being a jokester.”
“You bet.” Pinkie Pie cheered.
Pinkie picked up a normal rock. Energized it, then threw it up in the air. Suddenly, it exploded. Merida was shocked. “My heavens. That’s very explosive!”
“I know.” Pinkie chirped. “Some party, huh?”
“Remind me to hire you for my parents’ anniversary.” Merida turns to the next girl. “It be your turn, Rarity. Impress me.”
“Very well.” Rarity said.
Rarity made some big diamond shaped jewels appear, and flung them to Merida. The jewels wrapped around her. She was scared she did that. “Oh, dear. I’m sorry, Merida. I only meant to present you with these jewels. Not tie you up.”
Merida was surprised, but not upset. “Don’t worry, lass. My mother wishes she learned magic. She could restrain me if I get too nervous.”
Rarity removed the jewels as Merida makes another decision. “Show me what you can do, Applejack.”
“As you wish.” Applejack responded.
Applejack saw a big boulder just about her size. She grabbed the boulder, and lifted it over her head.
“I like this.” Merida applauded. “Super strength. Impressive.”
Applejack placed the boulder down and thanked the Scottish princess. “Thank you kindly, Merida.”
Suddenly, Merida felt someone touching her shoulder. She saw it was Sunset Shimmer, and noticed her eyes were glowing. When Sunset removed her arm from Merida’s shoulder, her eyes stopped glowing, and spoke to Merida. “I guess your brothers were giving you trouble again. Huh?”
Merida realized what happened. “I get it, Sunset Shimmer. Your ability is mind reading. Isn’t that a bit dangerous?”
“A bit. That’s why I don’t do it that much.”
“That’s good to know.”
Merida then turned to the nature lover of the troupe. “Let’s see what you can do, Fluttershy.”
“I just need a volunteer.” Fluttershy informed as she looks at the sky. “And, there’s one now.”
A majestic hawk flies into the area.
“That blasted hawk!” Merida growled. “He’s always a pest!”
The hawk landed on the boulder Applejack messed with. Fluttershy approached the bird. “I wonder if you would please leave this area. Miss Merida is a little bit annoyed.”
The hawk nodded, and flew away.
“I see now.” Merida realized. “You can talk to animals.”
“That’s why I like nature. It has a lot of interesting animals. If you understand them, they will understand you.”
Pleased, Merida turns to Twilight. “Now, what magic do YOU have, Miss Twilight Sparkle?”
Twilight approached that same boulder, and levitated it with her magic. Then, lowered it back down.
“That’s true magic.” Merida said. “Well done, lass.”
Twilight bowed as did the other girls.
“All of you have good abilities you should be proud of.” Merida explained. “Don’t doubt yourselves, like you did at that carnival.”
“Huh?” Pinkie yelped. “You know about that?”
“Yes, Pinkie Pie. I felt your pain. That witch, Abacus Cinch, is wicked.”
“I’ll agree to that.” Sunset stated.
Merida pointed to a door on a tower. “You should head over there. I better prepare myself.”
“For what?” Applejack asked.
“For an archery contest against Robin Hood.”
“That’s going to be good.” Twilight figured. “Bye, Merida.”
The girls waved goodbye to the Scottish princess.
“Farewell, Rainbooms.” Merida called as she waved back. “Pleasure meeting you.”