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// Episode 23: The Lightning Vlog 
// Story: My Little Pony: Sparkling Harmony: Future Incursion 
// by Captain_Cosmos 
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Lightning checked the camcorder to make sure it was on and set to record. Once he was satisfied, he held the camera up with his magic and smiled and waved.

“Hey there Mommy Twi! It’s Lightning! We’re now a month and a half into our incursion into the future. So I thought I’d give you a recap of all the adventures here and meet the friends we’ve made along the way!”

“Hey Lightning. What’re you doing?” Light asked as he and Dark entered the frame.

“Making an update vlog for Twilight, or as I call her, Mommy Twi.”

“Cool!” Dark said.

Lightning smiled as he looked back at the camera. “Mommy Twi, these are two of our new friends I was just talking about. Light-Wing and Dark-Wing! Mom became their foster parent after their birth mom turned out to be an old witch. If she hasn’t talked to you about taking them in as your legal sons when we get back. Please remind her.”

“What? Mom might forget about us?” Light asked.

“Just making sure. Mom’s not perfect.” Lightning said. “When we get back she’s probably gonna be overjoyed seeing Mommy Twi again.”

“Oh ok.” Dark said as he waved to the camera.

“Hi there Twilight! Hope to meet you in pony soon!” Light told the camera.

Light smiled as he started turning the camera around. “Say hi to Mommy Twi everypony!” He told his siblings.

“Hi mommy Twi!“ All the kids said.

Lightning smiled and aimed the camera at Sunny and Izzy, who were the babysitters for the day while Sparkler was at work. “Hey Sunny! Izzy! I’m making a vlog for mommy Twi and want to introduce her to all the friends we’ve made along the way! Wanna say something?” He asked.

Sunny and Izzy beamed. Izzy waved to the camera. “Hi there Twilight! My name’s Izzy.” Izzy said.

“And I’m Sunny! It’s been a real honor to know your family. Don’t worry, they’re staying safe and your kids have been nothing but angels.” Sunny said.

Lightning smiled as he took back the center of the frame. “Sunny and Izzy have been our most regular Foalsitters when Mom can’t be around to watch us. Be it from work or from Canterlogic to work with them on finding a way home for us. Sunny seems to be your biggest fan and has been asking us questions about ancient Equestria.”

“1,019 questions to be exact.” Sunny remarked.

“Yeah. Anyway, Let’s go meet some more of our new friends!” He said.





Soon, Lightning, Light, and Dark were in the Sheriff’s office. Lightning smiled at the camera. “This is the Sheriff’s office. Where Hitch Trailblazer and his partner watch over the increasing Maretime Bay population.” He explained.

“Hey Lightning, Light, Dark. Whatcha doing?” Hitch asked from his desk.

“We’re making a vlog for Twilight introducing her to our friends we made here.” Light explained. He pointed the camera at Hitch. “Wanna say a few words about your involvement when our sisters arrived here?”

Hitch smiled. “Sure. Hello Princess Twilight. I’m Sheriff Hitch Trailblazer. Your family showing up here across time was certainly a shock to be sure. But rest assured that I’ve been doing my part to keep them safe. And might I say that you’re doing everything right with these kids.”

“Hey! What the hay are you two brats doing here!” Came a familiar voice.

Lightning turned the camera around instinctively and the three vloggers saw a pony that they completely forgot about. COPPERBOTTOM, and she was reaching through the bars of her cell trying to grab at Light and Dark. “Rats we forgot about her!” Light said.

“Run!” Dark responded as the twins and Lightning bolted out of the Sheriff’s office.

After a few minutes of running, they stopped and Lightning turned the camera to face him. “Ok so…I never actually planned to tell you this but that crazy lady is the reason Light and Dark are orphans looking to join our family.” He said.

“Yeah. She literally tried to kill us last week.” Light explained.

“That was also the first time we saw her after she abandoned us five years ago.” Dark added.

“Seems our family is a magnet attracting foals with cuckoo parents or caregivers.” Lightning joked. “Ahem. Let’s go find Pipp and Zipp!” He said.





The trio eventually found Pipp and Zipp on a balcony attached to their house. “Hey Zipp! Pipp!” Lightning called out as they approached the balcony.

Pipp and Zipp turned their heads when their names were called and smiled. “Oh. Hey guys!” Zipp said.

“Whatcha doing here?” Pipp asked.

“We’re making a vlog for Twilight introducing her to the friends we made here.” Lightning explained.

“Yeah! It’s fun!” Light exclaimed.

Pipp smiled and waved to the camera. “It’s LOADS of fun.” She said.

“You two want to say something?” Lightning asked as he pointed the camera at Zipp and Pipp.

Zipp nodded. “Hey there Twilight.” She said.

“Your family is a blast to be around.” Pipp said. “And you and Sparkler are doing everything right because your kids are nothing but Angels whenever we watch them.” She added.

“Wanna talk about what happened when we found Sky and Sprinkle?” Lightning asked from behind the camera.

Zipp rolled her eyes. “Our mother, in her infinite wisdom, tried to adopt Sky and Sprinkle, claiming Sparkler abandoned them.” She said.

“Even though that was NOT the case at all.” Pipp said. “But don’t worry. Sky and Sprinkle are safe and away from our insane mom.”

“This time is full of insane ponies, isn't it.” Dark commented.

“For sure.” Light said.

“Take that witch of an egg donor from last week.” Zipp commented. “Ponies as crazy as her exist everywhere.”

“And THAT.” Lightning said. “Is why mom wants back to our time as soon as freaking possible.” He turned the camera back to himself. “Recap, Melody nearly died, Sky and Sprinkle were nearly illegally adopted, and now Light and Dark were nearly murdered by their insane egg donor.”

“We really need to get out of here as fast as possible.” Dark commented.

“Yeah that might be for the best.” Pipp said.

“Anywho, let’s go see where Mom works!” Lightning said.





“And this is where Mom currently works to put food on the table for 14.” Lightning said as he pointed the camera at the Medley Deli. “This place has had two grand openings thanks to a crazy patron going nuts.”

“That crazy patron? Our Egg Donor.” Dark commented.

“Right.” Lightning said as the three of them went in and saw Hurricane Storm at the front as the host. “Hey there Hurricane!” Lightning said.

Hurricane smiled as the three colts walked in. “Well hello there kids. Whatcha doing with that camera?” He asked.

“We’re making an update vlog for Mommy Twi introducing her to all the friends we made along the way here.” Lightning said.

“Sweet.” Hurricane responded. “Here to see your mom?”

“Yeah.” Light said.

“She’s about to perform on stage.” Hurricane said.

The colts beamed. “Perfect timing!” Dark said as the three rushed to get a good spot just as the music started. “You’re gonna love this Mommy Twi.” Lightning said to the camera and pointed at the stage. “This place has these shows regularly.”

At that moment, Sparkler started singing.

After the show, The crowd cheered and Lightning turned to look at the camera again. “Well that’s pretty much it for this update. We did meet more ponies but they’re all unavailable right now. Here’s hoping nothing else goes wrong and we make a safe return to 1003. Hope to see you soon Mommy Twi!”

With that, Lightning shut off the camera. Finished with the update vlog.

To be continued…