//------------------------------// // Episode 28: Over a Barrel: Gala arc Part 21 // Story: My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic With Reiner and Bertholdt Season 1 // by TheUnknownPhantom5 //------------------------------// A train was chugging along the track. The Mane Eight, Spike, and Apple Bloom were on their way to the town of Applelossa to bring them a very important Apple tree that had been planted on Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack was inside the caboose of the train with said tree reading it a bedtime story. "And that's when the yellow birdie thought to himself, "Hmm. My favorite little tree isn't such a little tree anymore." So she sang her song, big and strong, and they all lived in that great, big tree happily ever after. The... end." Applejack smiled, and then started to tuck the tree in when Rarity walked in. "Applejack! Were you reading a bedtime story to... an apple tree?" She asked in disbelif. Applejack turned to Rarity and chuckled nervously. "Heh... uh... Well, ya know, bein' replanted in a whole new place is very upsettin' for a tree... and Bloomberg here is one of my favorites." She replied. Rarity started to complain just as Apple Bloom walked in. "No fair, Applejack! You've got a luxurious, private sleeper car for a tree, while I am crowded and cramped in the same car with all the other ponies. How am I supposed to get my beauty sleep?!" "But Bloomberg's the whole reason we're makin' this trip. He needs his rest so we can give him as a gift to my relatives in Appleloosa." Applejack argued. "Hmph! You talk about it as if it's your baby or something." Rarity countered. That made Applejack cross. "Who you callin' a baby?! Bloomberg's no baby"! Applejack snapped before turning to the tree. "Don't wet widdle Rarity make you all saddy-waddy. Bloomberg's a big and strong apple tree. Yes, he is. A-coochie-coochie-coo-coo-coo!" "It's widdle Rarity who's all "saddy-waddy"! Urgh!" Rarity groaned before turning to Apple Bloom, who looked like she was about to die of embarrsment after seeing Applejack do that with the tree. "Can you believe how Applejack is treating that tree". Rarity asked. Apple Bloom just sighed. As badly as she wanted the ground to open up and swallow her at that moment, she still understood how important Bloomberg was. "Forget it Ms. Rarity, like you said that tree basiclay Applejack's child, but you can't blame her Bloomberg is actually very special to our family." "How come"? Rarity asked. Apple Bloom sighed, and looked down sadly. Rarity instantly knew then that Apple Bloom was going to talk about her parents. "It was the last tree our parents planted before they passed. I remember Applejack promised Ma, and Daddy that she would take extra good care of it." Apple Bloom explained. Rarity didn't say anything. She just pulled Apple Bloom in, and gave her a hug. She now how hard it was for the little filly to talk about her parents, espiecaly after what happened to them. After a few moments Rarity let go of Apple Bloom. "Let's head back. She said. Apple Bloom nodded in agreement. That night, the train was still moving. Inside the passager coach Rarity was trying to get some sleep, but the others were so excited about the trip that they kept chattering. "Oh man, we're going fast! This is so exciting, I can't even wait!" Said Rainbow Dash. "Oh my goodness". Twilight replied with glee. "This is going to be amazing". Stated Reiner. "It's nice to visit new places". Berthold replied. "For crying out loud in the morning!" Rarity groaned as she burried her face under her pillow in order to drown out the noise. "I can't wait!" Fluttershy said. "Yeah, yeah! Oh, my gosh!" Said Rainbow Dash. Now the noise was starting to bother Spike who was also trying to sleep. "Do you guys mind? I was up early fire-roasting those snacks you're all eating, and I'm pooped!" He groaned Rainbow Dash smirked at him "Uh, speaking of, some of these popcorn kernels didn't get popped." She told him. Spike sighed. "Okay fine". He then blasted Rainbow Dash's bag with his fire breath completly destroying. "Good night"! Spike snapped as he went back to sleep. Twilight looked around nervously. "Uhh... maybe it's time we all got a little shut-eye. We've got a big day ahead of us tomorrow." She said. Reiner nodded in agreement. "She's right, we're going to need all the strength we need if were going to plant the tree tommorow". He stated. "AWWW". Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy all complained. "Oh don't be like that you three". Reiner stated. So Twilight turned out the candle, and the ponies tried to get some sleep. However something was bothering Rainbow Dash, and she couldn't sleep. "Pinkie Pie you up"? She asked. "Yes, are you". The pink horse repiled as she grabbed a candle and went over to Rainbow Dash who also had a candle. "If I was sleeping, how could I have asked you if you were up"? Rainbow Dash asked. "Oh right good point". Pinkie Pie stated. Rainbow Dash side, and spoke to Pinkie Pie. "When we get to Appleloosa, you think we'll have to carry that heavy tree all the way from the train to the orchard?" She asked. "What tree? You mean Bloomberg"? Question Pinkie Pie. "No, Fluttershy". Rainbow Dash replied. This confused Pinkie, because Fluttershy wasn't a tree, so she told Rainbow Dash this. "Fluttershy's not a tree, silly!" Pinkie Pie stated. Soon the conversation caught the attention of Twilight and Reiner who came over to see what the other two were talking about. "What's going on"? Twilight asked. "Dash think's Fluttershy's a tree". Pinkie Pie stated. "No I don't"! Replied Rainbow Dash sternley. "Did you say she was a tree"? Asked Reiner. "No. Well.. Yes. But not exactly–" Rainbow Dash tried to explain herself only for Twilight to intterupt her. "You know she's not a tree right"? She asked. "She's not a tree Dashie". Said Pinkie Pie. "I'd like to be a tree". Fluttershy replied joining the conversation. "You'd make a perfect cherry blossom tree, especialy since they grow pink flowers in the spring"? Bertholdt stated as he too joined the converstion. Finally Spike had had enough of the constant noise". "Oh for pete's sake"! He snapped. He then got up, and went into to the caboose where bloomberg was. The others all looked on in confusion over what happend. "Well that was kind of huffy." Twilight replied. "Huffy the magic dragon". Fluttershy snickered. Soon all of the started Giggling. Rarity who was also trying to sleep turned to them. "Would you all be quiet... now?!" She snapped. She was wearing a mud mask, and cucumbers in her eyes which made her alot more terryfing in the dark. Seeing that caused the others to scream, and Twilight quickly turned out the lights. Spike walked into the caboose. "Bloomberg, Bloomberg". he called. He wasn't expectin an answer, and was complety suprised when he heard a voice. "Spike"? The voice whispered. "Woah"! Spike gasped. "You can talk"? "No, it's me". Apple Bloom replied as she lifted her head from behind Bloomberg. "Oh, Apple Bloom I'm sorry, I had no idea you were in here". "I'm guessing you couldn't sleep in there either"? Apple Bloom nodded. "Yeah, but I can go back". Spike said. "No don't worry, there's plenty of room". Apple Bloom stated. This made Spike nervous. "But, I'm a boy, and you're a girl. Us sleeping in the same bed, wouldn't that"? Apple Bloom shushed Spike before he could finish. "Spike, in case you forgot there is a big tree in between us, so were not going to be right next to each other, so are you just going to stand there or what"? Apple Bloom asked sternly. Spike sighed. He was too tired to argue, so he climbed into the bed on the other side of Bloomberg. "Sorry, just letting you know that I tend to snore". Spike told Apple Bloom who just sighed. "That's fine, goodnight Spike". Apple Bloom said. "Goodnight Apple Bloom". Spike replied. The next morning the train was still moving along. Inside the caboose Apple Bloom woke up, she looked over, and saw Spike still asleep. Decieding not to wake him up Apple Bloom stepped outside to get some fresh air. Outside the sun shone high in the sky, Apple Bloom smiled as the wind blew in her hair, she then looked up at the sky. "Mama, Daddy I promise Applejack, Big Mac, and I will make you proud." She whispered as a tear left her eye though she quickly wipped it away. All of a sudden she saw what appeard to be a small dust cloud heading towards the train, and within the next few seconds the train was surronded by a herd of bufflo. Apple Bloom was amazed, she had never seen a bufflo before, and wanted to get to know them. "Hi". She tried to talk to them but they took no notice of her. Apple Bloom didn't mind, she wanted to tell Spike about the bufflo. She was about to go back in when BANG! The train shook, Apple Bloom looked and saw that the bufflo were attacking the train, specficly the couch where Twilight, and the others were. "Oh no, what are they doing"?! Apple Bloom asked in shock. She attempted to get back into the caboose when another WHAM knocked her off the train. Apple Bloom rolled, and tumbled down a hill, cuts, and bruises started to appear all over her body. Finally she landed with a thud, and blacked out. Meanwhile back on the train the others notice the herd too. "A bufflo stampede"! Twilight said in aww. "I wonder where they came from"? Asked Bertholdt. No one replied to his question. "I just love their accessories!" Rarity stated. The ponies all admired the bufflos, but soon they realized that they were getting closer, and closer. "They're getting pretty close to the train". Reiner pointed out. Then there was trouble. WHAM The bufflos slammed into the train knocking the ponies backward, and forward. "I want to speak to the manager"! Exclamied Rarity. Back in the caboose Spike had no idea what was going on. Suddenly two adult bufflo's stacked on top of each other, allowing for a calf to hop onto their backs. "Oooh, looky! Now they're doing tricks! Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Now do a backflip!... Or... Just jump?" Pinkie Pie said in confusion as the little calf jumped onto the roof. "Hmm.. Something tells me this isn't a circus act." Rainbow Dash said as she flew up to confront the calf. "Hey there. Where ya headed in such a hurry? ". Rainbow Dash said as she appeared infront of the calf. The calf was shocked to see Rainbow Dash, but quickly jumped over her shocking the blue pegasus. Rainbow Dash quickly got over the intital shock and began to purse the calf. "Wow, you're pretty quick for someone so... bulky. No offense". She said before once again flying in order to slow the calf down. However the calf just dodged Rainbow Dash again. "I just wanna know–" She began to say only for the calf to dodge her again. Now Rainbow Dash was getting frustrated. "Hey! I'm talking to you– Whoa... Arrgggg... I got you now, you–" Rainbow Dash kept trying to get the little bufflo's attention, but she ended crashing into a sign and falling to the ground. Now that Rainbow Dash wasn't a problem anymore, the bufflo Calf uncoupled the cabosse, and whistled. Hearing her whistle the other bufflo ceased their assualt, and began to drag the caboose away, as Twilight, Reiner, Pinkie Pie, Bertholdt, Applejack, Rarity, and Fluttershy could only watch in horror as realization set in. "They've got bloomberg"! Cried Applejack. All of a sudden Spike, who had been awoken by the comotion appeared in the window. "Heeeelp!" Spike screamed. "And Spike"! Twilight shouted in horror as the train kept going further away. Rainbow Dash then came to and heard Spike scream for help. "Dragon-napping Spike, I'll show her". She said before grimcing in pain". "Ow". Back on the train the others were realing over what just happend. Reiner stared out the window, Applejack punched her pillow mutiple times, Rarity sat down in shock, Fluttershy cried, Bertholdt comforted Fluttershy, and Twilight pasted around. "What just happend"? Bertholdt asked. "Why did those bufflo attack us"? Fluttershy questioned. "I don't know, maybe the train got to close to their territory". Twilight answered. "If that's the case then why in Equestria did they take Spike, and Bloomberg"? Applejack asked. "You're right, if this was territorial behavior they would have stopped once they felt we were far away enough". Fluttershy replied. "For now we just need to get to Applealossa, and tell them what happend." Reiner stated. Everypony else nodded in agreement. "Now we know Spike has been taken by the bufflo, and Rainbow Dash most likely went after them so I wanna make sure everyone else is okay". Reiner stated. "I'm fine". Said Rarity. "Me too". Replied Bertholdt. "So am I". Twilight responded. "I'll survive". Fluttershy said meekley. "I'll be alright". Applejack said with a small smile. "Okay, I think everypony's accounted for". Twilight said when all of a sudden Applejack gasped. "Wait"! the farm pony exclaimed. She then did a headcount. "Applejack darling what ever is the matter"? Rarity asked. "Where's Apple Bloom"! She exclaimed. The other ponies gasped now realizing that the little filly was nowhere to be seen, it was then Bertholdt noticed something. "Pinkie Pie's gone too". He shouted. "What?! When did she dissappear"? Asked Rarity. Everyone once again sat around is shocked silence for a few minutes before Twilight spoke up. "Well I think it's safe to say that Pinkie Pie most likely went after Rainbow Dash, and Spike, with her being, well her". She said. Everyone appeared to agree with Twilight. "Well then what about Apple Bloom"? Fluttershy asked. "Maybe she was taken by the bufflo too". Twilight replied. "No way! She wasn't taken". Applejack stated. "How can you be so sure"? Asked Bertholdt. "Because there is no way Apple Bloom would have slept through any of that". Applejack replied. "Good point". Bertholdt said. "So then where is she"? Asked Rarity. "Maybe she got scared and is hidng"? Theroized Fluttershy. "No she would have shown herself by now". Applejack stated. Twilight thought for a moment, then she gasped in shock. "Oh no"! "What is it Twilight"? Asked Reiner. "What if, when the bufflo attacked Apple Bloom got knocked off the train"!? She exclaimed. Everypony gasped in horror thinking about that possiblity. Meanwhile back at the cliff she had fallen down Apple Bloom slowly awoke. Once she did, she felt an intense pain in her left ankle. She tried to get up, but the pain was too much, she just colosped to the ground. All of a sudden she felt the ground rumble, and soon four bufflo surrounded her. Apple Bloom was in too much pain to scream for help, and could do nothing as the bufflo lifted her onto their backs, and began to carry her away, and soon again she was out cold. Later Apple Bloom awoke to find herself on some kind of sheet in what appeared to be a tent. She groaned in confusion as she sat up, and looked around. "What happend"? She murmmered to herself as she tried to get a good understanding of her surroundings. She looked to her left, and spotted Spike sitting on what appeared to be some kind of chair made out of tree bark. When he saw Apple Bloom was awake, he went up to her. "Thank goodness you awake". He said with relief. "Spike? What happend"? Apple Bloom asked. "You were found in the middle of the desserted all dazed, and deliourous". Spike explained. Apple Bloom then remembered the bufflo, and how she was knocked off the train. "How'd I get here, and what are you doing here"? She asked. "Don't worry they brought us here". Spike told her. "Who's they"? Apple Bloom asked. "Them". Spike said as two bufflo came into the tent. When Apple Bloom saw them she instantly began to freak out. "WHAT THE HELL!" She screamed as Spike despertly tried to calm her down. "Apple Bloom relax". He said. Apple Bloom looked at Spike like he was crazy. "Relax? RELAX?! Spike they attacked the train for no reason!, They knocked me off of it, they're the reason why my leg is injured, and you're telling me to relax"?! Apple Bloom exclaimed. "Apple Bloom please, I know you're scared, and upset I was too when I was taken by them, but after they explained everything to me I understood." Spike explained. Finally Apple Bloom calmed down, and looked at Spike. "Okay, but only because I trust you". she said. Spike smiled, he was happy Apple Bloom trusted him. "Thank you Apple Bloom". He said before motioing her to look at the bufflo on the right. "Now he's a doctor, can you please let him look at your leg"? Spike asked. Apple Bloom thought for a moment. "Okay". She replied. The bufflo came up to the two of them, Apple Bloom was nervous. "I'm going to need to touch it, is that okay with you". The bufflo asked in a gentle voice. Apple Bloom nodded. The bufflo then went over, and gentle put his hoof on to Apple Bloom's injured leg. Apple Bloom had to bite her hoof to keep herself from screaming, but she let the doctor continue. "How is her leg"? Spike asked. "It's denfeintly broken, she'll need a splint, and help walking. As well as a visit to an actual pony doctor when she gets hoome". The doctor said. Spike nodded. It was then the other bufflo spoke up. "Come on, the chief wants to speak with you". He said. Spike, and the bufflo doctor both nodded, and Spike went to help Apple Bloom out of the tent. The four of them walked to a very big Bufflo with a large feather hat on his head. He stared directly at Apple Bloom who gulped nervously while Spike reassured her that everything would be okay. The bufflo then spoke. "I am Chief Thunderhooves". He boomed. Apple Bloom looked up at him with fear in her eyes. Chief Thunderhooves noticed this. "I see you are scared, and confused. I will explain everything to you. If you will allow that". He said. Apple Bloom nodded. "Yes sir". she said meekely. Chief Thunderhooves gave Apple Bloom a small reassuring smile, and began his tail. Currently Publicly Avalaibe Imformation Applelossa. A town founded by the Apple Family. It is known for it's very prosperticve apple orchard. Back with the others, the train finally arrived in Applelossa. Once it stopped Twilight, Applejack, Reiner, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Bertholdt all rushed off in hopes to find somepony who could help them. However they didn't get far as they were almost instantly intterupted by a yellow stalion in a cowboy coat, and hat with an apple cutie mark. It was Applejack's cousin Braeburn, and he was delighted to see them. "Hey there! Welcome ta A-A-ppleloosa!" He greeted them "Who's that"? Asked Bertholdt. "My cousin Braeburn". Applejack replied before turning to her cousin. "Braeburn, listen–" She tried to explain only for Braeburn to interupt her. "Cousin Applejack, mind yer manners, you have yet ta introduce me to your compadres! Shame on you!" He said. Applejack just groaned and tried to speak again. "Braeburn, listen, somethin' terrible's happened–" She tried to say, but was again intterupted. "Terrible is right, your train is a full seven minutes late! That's seven minutes less for you to delight in the pleasures and wonders of... A-A-A-ppleloosa! Boggles the mind, we settler ponies built all this in just the past year, don't it?! And as you can see, we have all of the finest comforts. Like horse-drawn carriages!" He said as he pointed to a stalion pulling a carage, and then stopping. "Okay, you pull now." He said. The door to the carage flew open, and an annoyed pony stepped out. "Aww we just switched". Said the passanger. "And those there are horse-drawn horse-drawn carriages." Braeburn said pointing to them. Applejack again tried to speak. "Listen, Braeburn, I– Oof!" Applejack yelped when Braeburn interupted her again. "And here's our local waterin' hole, the Salt Block." He said pointing to a building. The group looked to see the owner throw out an elderly stalion. "That's enough salt for you!" The owner shouted. "Can't I at least... get a glass of water?" The stalion asked. Braeburn then pointed to several more buldings. "Over there's the office of Sheriff Silverstar. And here's where we have our wild west dances! And here's where we have our mild west dances!" He said. "But, Braeburn, we–" Applejack tried to say again, but was once again intterupted as Braeburn dragged them the apple tree orchard. "And here's the most wonderful sight in all of... A-A-A-ppleloosa! Our apple orchard." "Braeburn"! Applejack tried to say. "First harvest should be any day now." Braeburn said. "Braebu". Applejack again tried to get his attention, but he interupted her again. "Good thing too!" He stated. "Brae". Applejack said now loosing her paticens. "Cause we need that grub to live on." Braeburn said. "BRAEBURN"! Applejack shouted. Now she finally had his attention. "Uh, yes cuz"? he asked meekely. Applejack sighed. "You have a very nice town an' all, but we have a hu-uge problem! Some of our friends are missin'! Apple Bloom is missing. She explained Braeburn gasped now suddendly relizing that the little filly wasn't with them. "I didn't even notice she wasn't here! What happend"? He asked. "A bufflo stampede"! Fluttershy replied. "Apple Bloom was knocked off the train"! Reiner exclaimed "They took Spike"! Rarity said "Rainbow Dash went after them". Twilight informed him. "And we don't know where Pinkie Pie is". Stated Bertholdt. "And we had an apple tree with us for your orchard, but they took that too!" Applejack finished. "Did you say, bufflo"? Braeburn asked. They all nodded, and Braeburn sighed. "Them buffalo, they want us settler ponies to take every single tree you see here off this land. They sure as hell don't want any new ones added in." He explained. "But why"? Asked Fluttershy. "Beats me. We put a lot of hard work into this land, so we can feed our town, our families, our foals! And now they're sayin' all these trees have to go? T'ain't fair..." Braeburn stated. Meanwhile in the desert Rainbow Dash was sneaking around behind some rocks. "Ooh, I can't wait to get my hooves on that little buffalo..." She mutterted to herself. Then she felt a wince of pain in her head. "Ow". She groaned before continuing on. " Nobody tricks Rainbow Dash and gets away with it." She stated. "Boo"! Pinkie Pie said suddendly appering infront of Rainbow Dash causing the pegagus to yelp in suprise. "YAH"! She cried before jumping up, and falling to the ground. "Pinkie Pie". Rainbow Dash softly scolded the pink earth pony. " Ah, ya caught me! Looks like I tricked you and didn't get away with it either! You're good." Pinkie Pie giggled. "Shhshh! What do you think you're doing?! You gotta get out of here!" Rainbow Dash told Pinkie. "I do"? Pinkie Pie asked in confusion. Rainbow Dash nodded. "You're gonna blow my cover". Rainbow Dash explained. "I am"? Pinkie Pie asked again in confusion. "I'm trying to save Spike!" Rainbow Dash yelled. Pinkie Pie gasped in delight. "Oh my gosh! So am I!" She exclaimed exciedtly. Rainbow Dash then got into Pinkie Pie's face, and began to loudly scold her. "And the more of us there are out here, the more chances of us getting". Rainbow Dash stopped, and looked up to see that both of them were surronded by angry Bufflo. "Caught". Rainbow Dash sighed. She then quickly step infront of Pinkie Pie in order to protect her. "Run, Pinkie, I'll hold 'em off. Save yourself!" She ordered. The bufflo began to charge at the two ponies when a voice shouted "Stop"! from behind them. The bufflo moved to the side to reavel Spike standing in the middle of the herd looking completey fine. "Dash, Pinkie, 'sup?" He asked as Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie looked on in confusion. Spike then turned to the bufflo. "Hey, no worries, I know those guys. They're cool." He told them "If you say so, Spike. Catch ya later, bro." One of the bufflo replied as the herd left. "What's going on"? Rainbow Dash asked in confusion. "Let's head back to their camp, I'll explain everything there". Spike replied as he started to head towards the camp with Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie following behind. Spike led the two of them into the bufflo Camp. "Wait here". Spike told them as he walked into a tent. "I wonder who's in there"? Pinkie Pie asked. "I don't know, but be ready for anything". Rainbow Dash whispered. Spike then came out supporting Apple Bloom who now had some kind of splint on her left leg. She looked up, and Smiled when she saw Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie. "Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie!" The filly said in delight. "Apple Bloom, What are you doing here"? Rainbow Dash asked. Pinkie Pie looked down, and noticed the splint on Apple Bloom. "Oh my gosh Apple Bloom, Your leg! You've been hurt"! Pinkie Pie exclaimed. Rainbow Dash noticed to. "What happend"? Rainbow Dash asked. "I fell of the train, and broke my leg". Apple Bloom explained. Spike, and Apple Bloom then sat by a fire. "Sit down, and will explain everything". Spike said. Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash did so. "So, when the Bufflo attacked the train I was knocked off, and sent tumbling down a small hill, That's how I broke my leg". Apple Bloom explained. "And it Seems they took me by mistake. And they feel awful about it too, poor guys. Fortunately, they totally respect dragons, and since Apple Bloom was injured because of their attack they treat both of us like honored guest." Spike said. Rainbow Dash eyed the food they were given, and pushed it away in digust. "Still don't like other Ponies very much though.". Spike stated. Rainbow Dash listend until Spike was finished. "Huh. Well, I still don't trust them. I say we turn tail and bail while we still–" She began to say only to stop when she saw Pinkie Pie happily munching the slop they were given. " Mmm! Before we finish eating? Are you loco in the coco?!" Pinkie Pie asked asked the bufflo calf from before came up with a bowl of gemstones, and what looked like some kind of cream. Pinkie Pie looked up at her. "Can I please have more of that mushy stuff, whatever it was?" Pinkie Pie asked. "Certianly". The calf replied before turning to Spike. "Mr. Spike you like gemstones right?" She asked. "Turquoise. Mmm!" Spike said in delight as he took the bowl, and ate them all in one bite. The calf then turned to Apple Bloom "Apple Bloom this cream is from a rare plant that grows in these woods, It will help ease the pain in your leg". She said. Apple Bloom nodded, and began to rub the cream on her injured leg. She was delightfully suprised by how good it felt. "Wow, it's really starting to feel better". Apple Bloom stated. Both Apple Bloom, and Spike then turned to Pinkie Pie. "Oh This here is Little Strongheart, and these are my friends Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash." Spike introduced the calf who. Rainbow Dash looked at Little Strongheart, and her eyes filled with rage. "You"! She yelled. Little Strongheart also remembered Rainbow Dash, but she had a look of fear in her eyes "You"? "That's it! We are outta here!" Rainbow Dash stated. But Little Strongheart stopped them. "Wait! Please accept my apologies for what happened on the train. We didn't mean for anyone to be hurt." She explained. "Yeah Right, just look what happened to Apple Bloom"! Rainbow Dash yelled. "Rainbow Dash!" Apple Bloom scolded. Rainbow Dash looked, and could see Little Strongheart's eyes filling with tears. Rainbow Dash sighed. "I'm sorry". She said. Little Strongheart wiped her eyes. "It's okay". She said, and then she began to explain. "We only wanted the tree. The settler ponies have overtaken the land and have planted an orchard all over it! Because of their thoughtlessness, we can no longer run over our traditional stampeding grounds." She told them. "Huh"? Both Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie said in confusion. "I think it's time they met Chief Thunderhooves." Spike said, and Little Strongheart nodded. (凸】♀】♂】←巨人 Plays) Soon they were all around a fire, and listening as Chief Thunderhooves began his tail. "Hmmh. We have a long and winding stampeding trail that we have run upon for many generations. My father stampeded upon these grounds, and his father before him, and his father before him, and his father before him, and his father before him, and–" "Father, I think they get it". Little Strongheart said. "Hmph. It is a sacred tradition to run the path every year. But this year, these... settler ponies, these... Appleloosans!" Chief Thunderhooves soon couldn't finish as he got too angry, so Little Strongheart continued. "They planted apple trees all over it without asking our permission." She explained. "Well that's not very nice. Right, Rainbow Dash?" Asked Pinkie Pie. Rainbow Dash turned away in a huff as Little Strongheart contiuned. "The ponies refused to move their trees, so we are stuck here, and it is not fair!" She said. Spike looked at Rainbow Dash, hoping she would understand. "See Rainbow, they had a good reason to take bloomberg". Spike said. Rainbow Dash still didn't respond. "Please Rainbow Dash, try to understand". Apple Bloom pleaded. All of a sudden Rainbow Dash turned around, a look of furry on her face. "I'll say they had a good reason! C'mon. We have some apple-pickin' Appleloosans to talk to!" She said. "The bufflo, Spike, Pinkie Pie, And Apple Bloom all smiled happy that Rainbow Dash agreed with them. Back in Applelossa the rest of the ponies were getting ready to head out into the bufflo's territorty in order to find Spike, Apple Bloom, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash. "Ow"! Rartiy yelped as Applejack yanked on her haraness. "Gentely Please". Rarity whined. "Sorry, Rarity, but our friends are out there and we have ta' be ready for a long hike into buffalo territory if we're gonna save 'em! Let's go!" Applejack Said. The ponies all started to head out when Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie appeared infront of them. "Hi, guys!" Pinkie Pie greeted. Fluttershy then leaped onto Pinkie Pie, and gave her a big hug. "Pinkie! We're so glad you're safe." She said. All of them expressed their realif that Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash were safe. That was until both Applejack, and Twilight notice something. "Wait a second, where's Apple Bloom"? She asked. "And Spike"? Twilight also asked. "Don't worry, we're fine". Spike's voice called out from the distance. The two of them had taken a little more time to catch up since Spike had to help Apple Bloom do to broken leg which Applejack saw and immediately rushed over. "Oh my gosh Apple Bloom, your leg"! Applejack exclaimed. "It's broken, but I'm okay really Applejack". Apple Bloom reassured her sister. That seemed to calm Applejack down a bit. Meanwhile Twilight went up to Spike, and hugged him "I'm so glad you're okay". She cried in relief. "I'm glad you're okay too". Spike replied. "How did you guys escape the bufflo"? Asked Reiner. "We didn't". Said Pinkie Pie as Little Strongheart came out. The other ponies all gasped, and Applejack glared at the bufflo calf. "You". She snarled. Little Strongheart looked at Applejack in confusion. "Me"? She gulped. "YOU DID THIS TO MY LITTLE SISTER!" Applejack yelled, and with that she charged at Little Strongheart. "APPLEJACK STOP"! Apple Bloom screamed. Seeing the little bufflo in danger, Rainbow Dash quickly stepped infront of Little Strongheart in order to protect her. Applejack continued to charge when she was suddendly stopped. She looked to Twilight, Spike, Reiner, and Bertholdt were all holding her back. "Let go of me". She demanded. "Applejack, you need to calm down". Reiner stated. "Don't you tell me to calm down Reiner Braun"! Applejack shouted. "Applejack please stop"! Apple Bloom begged. Hearing her sister's pleads Applejack finally calmed down, but she still glared at Little Strongheart. "Anyways". Rainbow Dash began. "We brought our new pal Little Strongheart here to explain to the Appleloosans why they should move the apple trees off buffalo land." Braeburn smiled, and walked towards Little Strongheart. "That information would be quite help–" However, before Braeburn could finish Applejack intterupted him. "That's weird. 'Cause my cousin Braeburn here wants to explain to the buffalo why they should let the apple trees stay." She said. "That would be a useful thing to–" Little Strongheart tried to say something, but she too was intterupted by Rainbow Dash. "The land is theirs! You planted the trees not knowing that. Honest mistake. Now, you just gotta move 'em, that's all." She stated. "Well... Uh". Braeburn started. "They busted their rumps here! An' now they're supposed ta bust their rumps again, just 'cause some buffalo won't stampede someplace else?" Applejack asked. "Plant the trees somewhere else"! Rainbow Dash demanded. "Where?! It's the only flatland around these parts!" Applejack pointed out. "The bufflo had it first"! Rainbow Dash stated. "The settler ponies need it to live" Applejack argued. "Come on Applejack". Rainbow Dash said. "You're being unresonable". Applejack spoke over her. "I put my hoof down". Rainbow Dash argued. Then the two of them stopped arguing, and turned to Apple Bloom who was being supported by Reiner, and Bertholdt. Applejack, and Rainbow Dash both ran up to the filly. "Apple Bloom"! They both shouted. "You've spent time with the bufflo, you heard their story, so please side with them". Rainbow Dash pleaded. "No Apple Bloom you have to side with the Appleloosens, after all they are our family". Applejack said. Apple Bloom just looked at them. All she could do was stammer. "I I uh". Fourtently for Apple Bloom Twilight quickly stepped infront of her. "Hey, don't you dare drag her into this". She told Applejack, and Rainbow Dash. "But". They both tried to say. "No! You're not going to force her to pick a side". Twilight stated firmly. Applejack, and Rainbow Dash both sighed, and Apple Bloom smiled, happy that Twilight defended her the way she did. Then Reiner spoke up. "Look, both the settlers and the buffalo have good reasons to use this land. There must be something we can do." He stated. "Hey! I have an Idea". Pinkie Pie suddendly said. Everyone just stared at her. Soon, everyone was standing infront of a stage. All of them were curiuos to see what Pinkie Pie was planning. Spike was also on the stage next to a piano. He started playing the piano as the curtian opened to reavel a claim. The claim opened up to reavel Pinkie Pie wearing some kind of strange dress. And of course she started singing. We may be divided But of you all, I beg To remember we're all hoofed At the end of each leg No matter what the issue Come from wherever you please All this fighting gets you nothing But hoof-and-mouth disease Arguing's not the way Hey, come out and play! It's a shiny, new day So, what do you say? You gotta share You gotta care It's the right thing to do You gotta share You gotta care And there'll always be a way through Both our diets, I should mention Are completely vegetarian We all eat hay and oats Why be at each other's throat? You gotta share You gotta care It's the right thing to do And there'll always be a way Throoooough! After the song was over, everyone just stared in silence. Twilight facepalmed, Reiner sighed, and Apple Bloom groaned. Spike was the only one who cheered. "All right, Pinkie Pie! That was fantastic! What a great song! Yeah, right on!" Chief Thunderhooves, and Sheriff Silverstar both shared a look before Chief Thunderhooves spoke up. "It appears that Sheriff Silverstar and I have come to... an agreement." He said. "We have". Sheriff Silverstar replied. Everyone smiled, and gasped. Maybe the song actually worked. But their smiles soon turned to frowns when the Bufflo Chief spoke again. "That was the worst performance we've ever seen." He stated. "Teh... Abso-tively!" The sheriff agreed. "Well, at least things can't get any worse". Bertholdt said trying to lighten the mood. "The time for action... Hmh... is upon us! Our stampede will start at high noon tomorrow. And if the orchard is still there, we'll flatten it... and the whole town!" Chief Thunderhooves said. Everyone gasped in shock after hearing the chief say that. "But Father". Little Strongheart tried to say only to be ignored. Sheriff Silverstar was unfaised by Chief Thunderhooves threat. "An' we Appleloosans say you'd better bring yer best, 'cause we'll be ready and waitin'." He responeded. "But Sheriff". Braeburn tried to say as well, but was also ignored. With that everyone left. "Oh... That wasn't the message of my song at all..." Pinkie Pie told Spike. Back with Reiner, Bertholdt and Apple Bloom, Reiner turned to Bertholdt. "You had to open your mouth, didn't you". He said. "Sorry". Bertholdt simply said. Reiner just sighed, and thought back to Chief Thunderhooves words. If the orchard is still there, we'll flatten it... and the whole town! They reminded him of other words spoken a long time ago. "If you ever distrub our peace, the millons of Colossal Titans inside the walls will flatten the entire world". "I swear to you, the two of you will pay. And it's gonna hurt". Reiner shuddered at the flashbacks of both the threat of the Rumbling, and Eren's words to him and Bertholdt back then. "Reiner, are you okay". Asked Bertholdt". Reiner looked at his friend. "Yeah, don't worry I'm fine". He replied. After a few more minutes of silence Apple Bloom spoke up. "What are we gonna do now"? She asked. "I don't know Apple Bloom, I don't know". Twilight responed. The citzens of Appleloossa were rushing about. They boarded up their windows, and build walls to protect themselves from the bufflo. Meanwhile Applejack, Reiner, Rarity, Fluttershy, Bertholdt, and Twilight could only stand and watch. "I want my kin ta' have what they need to live... but a storm's a-brewin' here. And I don't like the look of it." Applejack said. "We've just got to talk some sense into them before somepony gets hurt." Twilight stated. After she said that Reiner walked up to two ponies. "Listen, maybe if you would just reconsider, we–" He tried to say only to be ignored as the two ponies jumped into their house, and boarded up the windows. The others weren't having much luck either. "About the trees. Now if you could–". Rarity tried to say only to be ignored as well. Next the Applelossians were bucking apple trees, and loading them into barrels. Twilight walked up to one pony called Goldengrape. "If we could just sit down and talk we could–" She tried to say. But Goldengrape only growled in response. That did it. Twilight had tried her best to remain calm, but her anger was building up. The next thing Goldengrape knew, Twilight winded her hoof back, and punched him right into the face. Goldengrape stumbled backwards, and fell into the wagon. Apples flew everywhere, and splattered all over the ground. The Appleloosians looked at the mess, they were very cross now. Twilight then began to advance on Goldengrape, only for Applejack, and Reiner to hold her back. "Woah there Twi, now calm yourself". Applejack said. "Why won't any of you be rational and reasonable"! Twilight shouted. "Shut up"! Goldengrape shouted back. "Because of you we need to get more apples to defend ourselves!" He yelled. Twilight was bout to say something else only for Reiner to stop her. "It's not worth it". He said. Back in the town Braeburn watched as two ponies build another small wall. Sheriff Silverstar meanwhile stopped next to the Mane 8. Applejack took this oppertuinty to try and talk to him. "Sheriff, if we could only–" But he liked everyone else ignored her. "Talk about being unworthy of a badge". Bertholdt said under his breath. "I heard that". Sheriff Silverstar said making Berthodt gasp. Then the sheriff turned to face them. "You better stay outta this, and stop tryin to intervene." He said. Then he looked at Twilight. "And keep her under check, if she has another outburst, the Yous all are gonna be locked up"! Sheriff Silverstar threatened. Twilight, and her friends gasped in shock as Sheriff Silverstar walked away. Then, they head their heads down in defeat. (進撃gt20130218巨人) Back at the bufflo camp, they too were preparing for the upcoming battle. The put war paint on their faces, and sharpend their horns. Spike, Apple Bloom, and Little Strongheart watched from a distants. "Isn't there anyway to stop this"? Spike asked despertley. "Not unless those trees are removed". Little Strongheart replied. Meanwhile Rainbow Dash sat with Chief Thunderhooves as he too was preparing for the events that would take place tommorow. However she could see in his eyes that he was feeling guilty. "Do you really wanna do this". Rainbow Dash asked. Cheif Thunderhooves sighed. "Of course not, but they have taken our land. What would you have me do. Rainbow Dash"? He asked. Rainbow Dash looked at Cheif Thunderhooves for a moment unsure of what to say. "I don't know... but it's never too late to think of something." Rainbow Dash said. "At noon tommorow, it will be too late". Cheif Thunderhooves replied as he walked away. "Father"! Little Strongheart called out only to be ignored. Chief Thunderhooves went to a watering hall, and sat down. He looked up at the stars, and just stared for a bit. "I'd figure you'd come here". Chief Thunderhooves turned to see Little Strongheart, and Apple Bloom standing behind him. "Ah, daughter, and young Apple Bloom what brings you here"? Chief Thunderhooves asked with a smile. "We wanted to see if you were okay". Little Strongheart replied. Chief Thunderhooves smiled. "Don't worry, I'm fine, I'm just conflicted on somethings". He replied. He then turned to Apple Bloom. "I must apologize, you were injured because of us, and I don't know how I can make it up to you". Chief Thunderhooves replied. "You can make it up by getting along with the settlers, and coming up with some sort of compromise". Apple Bloom replied. Chief Thunderhooves sighed. "I fear it's too late for that". He said. "It's never too late for anything, as long as you have hope, and faith, you can over come all obsetcles." Apple Bloom stated. Chief Thunderhooves smiled at the little filly. "Such wise words coming from a child. You are not like the others Apple Bloom, there is kindness in your heart, you care about others. May I ask why though"? Chief Thunderhooves ask. "My daddy told me, "If two or more ponies are fightin, you need to try to understand both sides before choosing one". Apple Bloom replied. "Your father sounds like a wise pony". Said Chief Thunderhooves. "He was". Apple Bloom replied. "That's kind of the reason I was so angry when you took the tree. You see, that tree you guys took was the last tree my parents ever planted". She told them. "What, happend to your parents"? Little Strongheart asked. "I'm sorry if that's personal". She then stated when she saw the look on Apple Bloom's face. "No it's fine". Apple Bloom stated. "However it's not a day I like to remember. It happened five years ago, 845. My parents and I were coming home from my friends house that night. Anyway we came into this dark area of town, and that's when these two bandits came out of nowhere. They tried to grab me, but my parents protected me. However both of them lost their lives that day. I... Uh. Don't remember what happened afterwards, everything went blank. All I remeber is passing out, and waking up in a hospital". Apple Bloom stated. Little Strongheart was shocked. She couldn't believe Apple Bloom went through something like that. Chief Thunderhooves looked up at the sky. "Come, let us head back. Tommorow is a big day." He said. The next moring the citzens Appeloosa were ready, and waiting for the bufflo tribe to appear. The Mane Eight waited as well with extreme worry, and anticpation. Meanwhile Apple Bloom was high up on a hill that looked over the town. "Come on, think! Think, think, think, think, think, think, think!" Rainbow Dash muttered to herself. Then, the clock struck twleve, and the herd appeared over the horizion. Everyone waited. Chief Thunderhooves was about to make to comand, when Little Strongheart put her hoove on his cheek. He took a look, and his daughter, and sighed. Seeing this Rainbow Dash gasped in relief. "He's not gonna do it"! She exclaimed. Everypony sighed in relief, but their relief was soon shattered when they heard the sound of Pinkie Pie singing. what do you say? You gotta share You gotta care It's the right thing to do Chief Thunderhooves heard it too, and his eyes filled with rage. "Pinkie Pie stop"! Reiner called out, but Pinkie didn't stop, and then there was trouble. "CHAAARGE"! Chief Thunderhooves bellowed. The bufflo ran down the mountain, and towards the town. Pinkie Pie relized her mistake. Luckily Bertholdt pulled her out of the way before she could be trampled, but the war had begun. Apple Bloom could only watch as the battle commenced. The bufflo ramed right through the barriers that had been set up. Sheriff Silverstar smirked, as the herd charged at him and the other citzens "Ready... aim... fire!". He ordered. Pies flew everywhere, and hit several bufflo. The bufflo who didn't get hid ramed into haybales, though one hit his head on an anvil. Ponies, and bufflo were fighting all over town. Then one bufflo was hit in the face with pie. He ran into the clock tower. Crash! The clock tower came tumbling town. Then Chief Thunderhooves jumped from behind a some barrels. He locked eyes at Sheriff Silverstar, and began to charge at him. Sheriff Silverstar could see him coming. He prepared to grab another pie, but saw that there none left. So the Sheriff accepted his fate. All of a sudden a pie flew out of nowhere, and hit Chief Thunderhooves in the face. The chief of the bufflo came crashing to the ground. Everyone gasped in shock. Little Strongheart came up to Chief Thunderhooves. "Father". She whispered. "Are you okay"? Chief Thunderhooves didn't reply, and everyone feared the worst. Spike, and a bufflo began to cry. From up the hill Apple Bloom looked down. "Please no". She whimpered. "Father, please get up, please father". But no matter how hard Little Strongheart tried, Chief Thunderhooves wouldn't get up. Little Strongheart began to sob, and burred her face into her father's fur. "Daddy". She cried. All of a sudden, a piece of the pie that struck Chief Thunderhooves slid into his mouth. When he tasted it Chief Thunderhooves shot up, now he was smiling. "Yum! Hey, I've got a much better idea!" He said. Little Strongheart however didn't care, and hugged her father. Later ponies where chopping down some of the trees in order to make a path for the bufflo, as Chief Thunderhooves spoke. "We... will allow the apple orchard to stay in exchange for a share of its fruit, heh... Those... delicious apple pies!" Everyone was happy that they were able to come to an agreement. "Well sheriff, I'm glad we were able to come to a compromise". Chief Thunderhooves said. "Me too Chief. Me too". Sheirff Silverstar agreed. All of a sudden they heard the sound of apiano playing. They looked over and saw Spike back on the stage. "Oh dear god no". Chief Thunderhooves shuddered. "Hold me, I can't bear to hear that pink pony sing another word". Sheriff Silverstar whimpered. "Hey! First of all rude, and second that's not me". Pinkie Pie exclaimed. "Well if it's not you, then who is it"? Asked Sheriff Silverstar. "I think I know". Applejack said with a smile. The curtian opened to reveal Apple Bloom sitting on a chair with a stool to help support her leg. She grabbed held the microphone, and began to sing. We're not in love We share no stories Just something in your eyes Don't be afraid The shadows know me Let's leave the world behind Take me through the night Fall into the dark side We don't need the light We'll live on the dark side I see it Let's feel it While we're still young and fearless Let go of the light Fall into the dark side Fall into the dark side Give into the dark side Let go of the light Fall into the dark side Sheriff Silverstar, and Chief Thunderhooves both hugged each other. "That's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard". Said Sheriff Silverstar. "The voice of an angel". Chief Thunderhooves stated in agreement. Beneath the sky As black as diamonds We're running out of time (Time, time) Don't wait for truth To come and blind us Let's just believe their lies Believe it I see it I know that you can feel it No secrets worth keeping So fool me like I'm dreaming Take me through the night Fall into the dark side We don't need the light We'll live on the dark side I see it Let's feel it While we're still young and fearless Let go of the light Fall into the dark side Fall into the dark side Give into the dark side Let go of the light Fall into the dark side Applejack smiled as Bloomberg was finally planted where he belonged. "Bloomberg, this is yer special day. Mama's so proud of you!" Twilight meanwhile resited her letter to Princess Celestia. Dear Princess Celestia, Friendship is a wondrous and powerful thing. Even the worst of enemies can become friends. You need understanding and compromise. You've got to share. You've got to care. "Hey that's what I said". Pinkie Pie exclaimed. Twilight, Reiner, and Bertholdt just laughed as Apple Bloom kept singing. Take me through the night Fall into the dark side We don't need the light We'll live on the dark side I see it Let's feel it While we're still young and fearless Let go of the light Fall into the dark side Preview A routine camping trip turns into a race aganist time when the Mane Eight, Spike, and Cutie Mark Crusaders encounter bandits, who steal their supplies, and take one of their own hostage. To make matters worse Applejack and Rainbow Dash can't seem to stop arguing. Will Twilight, and the other be able to get their supplies back, and more importantliy rescue their kidnapped friend. Next Episode. Distress.