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// Chapter 1: THIS is the worst day ever! (Twilight) 
// Story: Apple Sleep Experiment (Expanded) 
// by SirVindicator 
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"I can't believe this! THIS is the worst day ever!" I screamed out loud. I didn't think that I could be more stressed out and angry in my life but after Bright Bow told me that Applejack was behind the disappearances, I snapped.

"I can't believe any of this, WHY!?! WHY HER? Why all of Equestria? I can't fix this! I don't know what to do! I can't help her and Celestia...Celestia."

I laid my head down the Cutie and sobbed in defeat. Rarity and Fluttershy were about to ask everycreature to leave, but I stopped them. Despite how I felt, I needed them here.

Fluttershy asked, "Are you sure you don't need a moment alone?"

"I can't! I need everycreature that I can get my hooves on because I have nothing...And haven't heard back from Celestia about the spell?"

Rainbow Dash then said with a little bit of frustration, "So, not ONE of the books that you read said anything about how to fix this?"

"...No...Maybe I should just give up."

Bright Bow said under his breath, "Can I just go now?"

"What's the rush?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"I just don't want to anger anyone else."

Trixie then said with passion, "You cannot give up Twilight! The great and powerful Trixie will not let you. Equestria must be saved; the show must go on! You and your friends have saved Equestria multiple times and can do it again! I want you to give yourself another chance like you gave me and Starlight. You really are somepony special, none of us can stand to watch you panic and give up."

Now all eyes were on Trixie, everycreature was in shock.

"Wow,"Spike added.

"The great and powerful Trixie can inspirational when she wants to be," Trixie said in response to everycreature's shock.

"Why not try extracting more water from underground, going deeper? Maybe that's where the rest of the water's gone; that could be causing the drought?" Bright Bow asked.

He did bring up a very good point but it would take too long to develop something to extract the water. As for teleportation, the question there would be "How far down is the water and how much water could be teleported up at a time?"

I responded, "It's a good idea but it would take too long."

"Are you still mad at me for disobeying your order? I just didn't want you or your friends to be burned by Applejack's disappearance. Even though I'm not as close as you seven are, you all have been so nice to me and made me value friendship more than I did before I moved here."

"I really wasn't mad at you I was just really worried. The ponies of Ponyville are my friends too, including you."

Pinkie Pie then chimed in, "Maybe we should have a Lift-Our-Spirits-From-The-Drought party with extra cold water, to make everyone feel better?"

"We're having a hard enough time as it is gathering water for just a small group of ponies, let alone a whole town full!" Rainbow Dash responded.

"Can somepony turn up the air conditioner it's still pretty dreadful in here? Also, if it gets any hotter in Ponyville I'm afraid my dresses will catch on fire!" Rarity complained.

"No can do Rarity." Spike respond, noting how stressed the device was already.

I took a moment to think and then said, "I have an idea! First, we need to-"

The doors to the main meeting room opened and in came Princess Celestia herself.

"I have good news! Me and my wizards are almost done with a spell to turn saltwater into freshwater and the seaponies are OK with giving up some water."

"That's great and I am sorry for not sending you a letter for the last few days." I responded.

"Spike already sent one."

"That's the good news, but what about AppleJack?" Starlight asked.

"Zecora might be able to help." Blight Bow brought up.

"Princess Celestia, you probably want to know about AppleJack's condition. She's not exactly herself these days."

"I'm already aware. One of Luna's Royal guards saw her while patrolling. I was going to send a letter to Twilight addressing it but it seems like you already told her, Blight Bow."

"You know my name?"

"Of course. You are part of Ponyville's renowned park rangers. They've done a lot in the eight months that they've been around. Also, your​ recent rainbow medal in Canterlot's archery competition last year."

"Thanks." Blight Bow said blushing.

"Especially, what happened afterwards with you and that batpony; making out in front of everyone." Celestia said playfully.

Blight Bow blushed harder.

"Ha ha! I remember that!" Rainbow Dash laughed.

"Seems like you have a way with women." Rarity added.

Blight Bow blushed even more and put his wings over his face.

"L-lets help Twilight with AppleJack... I'll get Zecora...Then you can explain the thing to her." Blight Bow said flustered.

"Good idea! And Starlight, you can stay here with me. I will need you when Zecora is here." I responded.

"The Great and Powerful Trixie will adventure there with you, Bright Bow."

"Are you sure about this?" Starlight asked.

Trixie nodded her head enthusiastically.

"I'm coming to I need a break from gathering clouds!" Rainbow Dash said.

"I have to go now but please keep in touch about the Applejack situation. Her fate is in your hooves now." Celestia said, teleporting away.

So Bright Bow, Trixie and Rainbow Dash all set off towards the Zecora's hut.

To be continued with Zecora...