Day 61: A Diamond heist.
[Rooster crow]
<Lazy afternoons KH2 Starts>
" Ugh...a new day, a new adventure I guess." Roxas said waking up in his room in sweet apple acres.
Just like a morning routine, Roxas started his day by brushing his teeth, making his bed, and finally sitting down and writing in his journal.
" Can't believe that two months already had passed, I even forget when I bought this journal..." He thought writing the date on the paper.
"Day 61 since the arrival: It's been two months since I arrived in this world, quite an adventure I've been these couple of weeks here but I managed to fit quite well with the others, I remember when Applejack and Fluttershy suggested me to buy this journal and write everything I feel, mainly because they wanted to help me with the stress and I think it's working. Anyway, I haven't talked with "Nightmare" since the day I defeated that Tarantula heartless, he still must be angry with our deal. I also haven't noticed Xemnas in my dreams, it's nice not having a psycho bothering you daily..." He kept writing.
These 2 months have been peaceful for our stallion pegasus, He expects to have a chat with Luna in the next couple of days, he also hasn't received from Celestia any heartless or nobodies attack reports and his life with the rest of the mares has been quite entertaining.
He decided to take cooking and baking lessons with Pinkie pie and Mrs. cake to create a new line of bakery recipes inspired by the sea-salt ice cream. On other days he decides to join Rainbow dash and try out some Equestrian sports she comes up with, then she helps Applejack with various farm works or other odd jobs in ponyville to get paid with pony currency mainly because the "Munny" he gets by defeating heartless and nobodies doesn't work on this world, practically he has built a small reputation in town.
Roxas is also Rarity's helper in making dresses, suits, and more of those adventure outfits ponies keep wanting to buy from Rarity's shop, as for Fluttershy she taught him what other different kinds of animals are out there in the world and have him sometimes help her with animal duties or expeditions in the everfree forest, and finally Twilight sparkle has been assisting him with knowing the entire history of Equestria and researching and developing more spells to help him with his memory problems.
" Tomorrow is going to be exactly one month without any night-terrors haunting me. I told the girls I can sleep alone again but they insist on protecting me every night, funny...I didn't meet anyone who would care about me until now, maybe it's because of this "feeling" I understand so little, love?! I don't know, but so far Applejack, Twilight, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Rainbow dash have kept me company these past nights he wrote.
" But I can't find a chance to approach Pinkie pie, she's just so..."random" and I also can't imagine what kind of night would be with her...but one thing is for sure, I'm going to protect every pony from the heartless and nobodies." he wrote.
Roxas's actions in this world are starting to get more attention from the townsfolk, but for the mane six, its mainly a competition for getting Roxas's love and, with enough luck, the winner would have the honor of calling Roxas their Coltfriend.
" Oh wow, It's almost time...Rarity must be waiting for me by now" Roxas said
About what happened in the forest one month ago, Twilight and Roxas told their friends about his terrifying nightmare and the encounter with Xemnas in Roxas's dream domain, the story made the girls panic after hearing that Xemnas liked to torture Roxas with them, they decided to take turns watching over him checking his mental state from time to time.
Twilight also suggested that every pony should begin with magic training just in case something bad arrives in their world and for Roxas's protection. The stallion also took the time to teach them some basic combat movements, how to dodge, counter, and mainly react to the enemy attack.
" Well Rarity asked me if I could bring a little bag with her, should be right here...there it's time to go" Roxas said grabbing the bag Rarity asked him to bring.
When he opened the door of the house he found a small note, it was Twilight's writing.
For Roxas.
Hi Roxas, I have good news for you. Princess Celestia just send me a letter, she wrote that she's updated on your situation and if you need her help or Luna's, feel free to pay them a visit, but Luna said she wanted to see you in the night of the Grand Galloping Gala, she sounds very interested in your case.
" Well then, we will talk in the Grand Galloping Gala" Roxas thought continuing his way to Rarity's Boutique.
On the trip, he couldn't stop thinking about Luna she never had a chance of Talking the first time they met, and what about Nightmare, that creature that lived inside Luna for so much time what would happen if they meet again? A lot of questions rushed towards Roxas's head but he still had a job to do, so he focused on himself and kept going until he finally arrived at the boutique.
[Earlier this morning]
Rarity was putting the last gem onto a garment, she heard a customer walk into her shop. She casually greeted the customer, only to find out in shock that it was "Pony of Pop" sensation Sapphire Shores. Rarity happily showed Sapphire her latest finished project: a garment completely covered in gems.
" This looks...perfect I love it" Rarity said decorating her new dress.
[doorbell ringing]
''Coming! Welcome to Carousel Boutique, where every garment is chic, unique, and Magnifique. Ohh my---[gasp] Sapphire Shores! The pony of pop''!
''Good afternoon, Miss Rarity''!
''You... yah... y-y-you know my name?''
'' Well, of course, darling. I make it a point to know all of the up-and-coming designers and Clothes Horse magazine simply raved about you''.
''Oh my stars. If I'm dreaming, do not wake me up. How may I help you, Miss Shores?''
''Oh please, call me Sapphire''.
''[giggle] How may I help you, Sapphire?'' Rarity asked.
'' Well, as I'm sure you know, I'll be touring all of Equestria with my latest concert, Sapphire Shores' Ziegfilly Follies, so I need to look seeensational! Ow''! She said.
''I have just what you need. Sapphire Shores, prepare yourself for the pièce de résistance de la haute couture. I used every last diamond I found on this one garment''.
''[gasp] And it is spectacular! I'll take it''.
''Really? you think so?''
"Oh yes, and five more, each done up in a different jewel''.
'' Beg your pardon?'' Rarity asked confusedly
'' I need some costume changes, you know''.
Rarity: [faints]
'' [chuckle] Yes, I do have that effect on ponies''.
" Don't worry, I'll have the dresses ready for tomorrow." Rarity said.
" That's the spirit darling, I'll see you tomorrow" Sapphire said leaving the boutique.
" Bye...[Door closes] Oh nononono OH NO!!!" Rarity said.
" What have I done, I need more gemstones, thank Celestia I asked Roxas to bring a bag" Rarity thought.
He quickly grabbed a piece of paper and started writing a note.
" Its still too early in the morning, Roxas should arrive in an hour, but if I want to finish all the dresses I should start right away collecting the gemstones...hmmm probably Spike is awake Ill asked him if he can make me some company" Rarity thought.
" There...when Roxas find this note, he would know where did I go" Rarity said packing his things and calling up Spike.
<Lazy afternoons KH2 Ends>
With assistance from Spike, Rarity goes to find a new load of gems outside Ponyville.
<Secret of Neverland KH358/2 days starts>
'' Oh my gosh! Sapphire Shores! The pony of pop! She is awesome! I mean, she's gorgeous and talented and — heh... and not even half the pony you are. I mean, you're ten times more gorgeous and talented with that new outfit of yours and—''. Spike said with struggling trouble.
'' Spike, a lady is never jealous but thank you for the compliment''. Rarity said tossing her mane a little in her adventure outfit.
''Eh, of course not. But were you totally flipping out or what''?! Spike asks her to make sure.
'' Ladies do not "flip out", Spike. However, I was quite an in awe. Oh, I need to find more jewels than ever before to decorate her costumes. Oh, aha''! Rarity exclaimed.
'' Did you find some?''
''Yes, Spike! Right there''!
'' Ooooo! You look so delicious...''.Spike's mouth drooled as he licks his lips in hunger
''Spike! I promised I'd give you gems to snack on, but we need to collect more first or I'll never be able to make these outfits for Sapphire'' Rarity reminded him.
'' Hm... I will miss you, my sweets''. Spike said with depression.
'' Come along, Spike. We have many jewels to find''. Rarity said trotting ahead
'' At your service, milady''. Spike said acting like a servant to her.
After a little while Rarity found something.
'' Spike over here!'' Rarity said making jackhammer sounds as her magic is digging through the sandy grounds to reveal the hidden gems.
Spike started licking his lips at the sight of them but manages to curb his appetite, and in the end Rarity rewards him with a blue gem.
''You've been very patient today, Spike. And for that you'll get the finest reward. This is from me to you." Rarity said but she noticed something weird in Spike's look. " Is something wrong, Spike?''. She asked.
" Oh no, nothing to...worry about" Spike said accepting the present.
Rather than eat it right away, he decides to keep it as a gift from his crush.
''No. It's perfect''.
[color=5e51a3]'' Ooo, bring the cart, Spike. There are more over here''. Rarity said seeing them from a distance.
'' For me. From Rarity''. Spike said carrying the red wagon to her.
Unknown to them, they were being watched by a trio of Canine Dogs hiding in the bushes from behind. Two of them are wearing grey jackets while their leader had a red one with the pockets stuffed full of gems and diamond-studded collars.
Their elongated forelegs gave them a gorilla-like appearance, allowing them to alternate between walking on their hind legs and on all fours, they also have short and stubby spiked tails.
They are in awe of the large haul of jewels being carted along by the little reptile, mistaking him for a gem tracker.
''Yesss, gemsss. Gemsss ! Preciousss gemsss! He is the gem hunter. With him we can have all those gems... and more! Let's get that reptile''. The leader suggested to his team as they stack their prey.
Then they hear Rarity's voice and discover that she was the one finding the gems.
'' Spike! Where are you?'' she calls out for her little helper.
'' Wait! Who is that?'' The leader said
'' You know, it's terrible to keep a lady waiting''.
''Coming''! Spike said rushing on over.
'' I think we're really going to strike gold this time. So to speak [laugh]''. Rarity said using a gem locator spell to find a large amount of them in a pile underground.
'' Jackpot!'' Spike said with joy and started digging up to put them in the wagon.
'' Oh, so it's not the reptile we want. It's the pony''! The leader realized.
'' The pony...'' His two lackeys said.
'' Well, Spike, I think that's all we can do for today. And these will certainly get me well on my way with Sapphire's outfits. Why don't we start headi..." Rarity said but a Diamond dog appeared in front of her. "Oh! What's this? Another jewel. Oh... oh, strange. It's in the trees. Oooo— eww! Uh... uh... good day, gentle... uh, fellow. Uh, I am Rarity and this is my friend Spike''.
''Ehe...'' Spike said nervously
''And you are...?'' Rarity asked the strange creature.
'' A Diamond Dog and my name is Rover''. The leader introduces himself
'' Oh really? Oh well, that explains your fine taste in jewelry. I mean I-I-I know that diamonds are a girl's best friend and now I know that they're a dog's best friend too, ha ha ha. So, um, [cough] you're out hunting for gems as well?''
'' Yes. We hunt''. Rover said
''Uh... we''?
'' Yes, We hunt for gems come on out boys''. Rover said and call out his two buddies from within in the bushes
'' The big guy's name is Fido and the short one here is name Spot''. Rover introduces his comrades
''But you are a better hunter. So now we hunt... for you''! Rover said raising his clawed paws to capture the white unicorn mare
Ambushed by the mutts, Rarity panics, but Spike intercepts them so Rarity can escape. However, they shake him off and succeed in abducting Rarity before escaping into their hole in the ground and sealing it up to prevent him from following them.
Rarity: [screams]
Spike: [jackhammers] [babbles] on spot's tail with his tail
Spot: Yaaaaah!
Fido: [growls]
Spike: [grunt] Run, Rarity! Run! Aaaah! Uh!
Fido: Ooooooh!
Spot: Yaaaaah!
Rarity: Spike! Come on! Hurry!
Rover: Gotcha!
Rarity: Waah! Spike!
Spike: Got him, Rarity! I got him!
Fido: Haha! Nope!
Spot: Sorry, scaly one.
Spike: Wait! Rarity?
Rarity: Unhand me this instant, you ruffians. Stop! Put me down, you thugs! You brutes keep your paws off of me you darn dirty mutts!
Spike: [gasp] Rarity!
Rarity: Spike! Ah, the dirt it closing! Aaaaah, Spiiiike Heeelp!
Spike: Which, what, where?
Rarity: Save me...ROXAS!
Spike: Nooooooooooo!
<Secret of Neverland KH358/2 days ends>
[Back with Roxas]
" Good, let's see what Rarity has prepared for me" Roxas thought knocking on the door but had no response.
" Hmm, that's weird... maybe she fell asleep again"
Roxas entered the boutique just to find that Rarity wasn't there, but he instead find the note she left for him earlier in the morning.
"Dear Roxas"
Remember I asked you to bring a small bag, well change of plans. Sapphire Shores arrived this morning asking for 5 more dresses, just like the one you're probably seeing on the main mannequin, so I went on a trip to find more gemstones with Spike, I shouldn't be out for too long, in the meantime why don't you start with the magic training with the girls.
Sincerely yours: Rarity.
" Oh, so she went to the outskirts to find some gemstones, well, in that case, I better started with today's magical training" Roxas said leaving the boutique and reuniting all of his friends.
Once the rest of the mane six arrived, they all went to the boundaries between ponyville and the everfree forest to begin with their magic session.
<Hand in hand KH 1 starts>
''Remember girls, focus on channeling your magic and have a clear thought on what you're doing. If you have a clear image, cast out your spells at me''. Roxas said holding his keyblade in his mouth and standing in his defense mode on all fours this time.
''All right ready everypony?'' Twilight address to her teammates.
''Yeah! lets do it''. Rainbow said
''Let's give Roxas our best shots''. Pinkie said
''Ready sugarcubes!''. Applejack said
''I'm a little nervous about hurting Roxas but I'll try''. Fluttershy said.
" Show me what you got" Roxas ordered.
The 5 mares began focusing on channeling their new magic to hit the pegasus colt and they all were able to cast out their spells at Roxas.
''Fira''! Twilight shouts out casting a bigger flame sphere.
''Aero''! Fluttershy shouts out casting a small tornado.
''Water''! Pinkie pie shouts out then suddenly, her body is casting a mystical wave of blue liquid surrounding her, and went up to face, summoning a water sphere, which then shot out.
''Blizzard''! Applejack shouts out creating seven small icicles.
''Thunder''! Rainbow dash shouts out summoning a small bolt around her.
The 5 magic spells headed straight for Roxas and collide with his keyblade. He stood his ground from the impact but the water spell disperse and splash into his eyes blinding him, the ice shards froze his blade causing him to slightly lose his grip on his sword, then the wind tornado expanded pushing him back, making the fira and thunder spell explode and shock all over him causing him to tumble back and fall down to the ground.
''Nrghahh''. Roxas said.
The boy then dismiss his weapon and smiled at their efforts.
''Congratulation girls, you all are getting the hang of this training and congratulations Pinkie, you created a new magic for us to use in battle that even I didn't thought about'' Roxas said valuing their progress.
''He he he thanks Roxas, and you're welcome I am full of surprises after all''. Pinkie pie said.
''Oh yeah! this new power rocks, I can't wait to have more and use them on that pesky heartless''! Rainbow said moving a hoof in the air and brought it down with confidents.
''It feels amazing, is like I'm unlocking a hidden potential I didn't knew I had''. Applejack said in joy.
''It makes me feel more special and more useful to the team'' Fluttershy said in happiness.
''If we keep this up girls we'll be keyblade wielders in no time just like Roxas''. Twilight said smirking.
" Hehe, easy girls there's still so much to learn but you all have a great potential of becoming Keyblade wielders, but for now lets stick to the basics" Roxas said.
" Let's continue with the practice"
Roxas started watching the girls in their training, they all remind him of himself when he first entered the organization and all of his training with Axel, causing him to experience some nostalgia.
" Axel...I wonder what he's doing now" he thought imagining Axel standing on his side.
But the memory suddenly ended when Roxas felt a strange whisper that shook his body and mind for a few seconds. He heard a voice cry out his name ''Save me...ROXAS''!
''Argh...ahh what was that?'' Roxas said putting a hoof to his forehead.
<Hand in hand KH 1 ends>
''Roxas what is it? is something wrong?'' The 5 mares asked their companion.
''I'm not sure, but I heard something...a whisper or a frequency, like if somepony was calling for me to save Him/her''. Roxas answered his friends.
''A frequency?'' The mares asked Twilight.
''What he meant girls, is that Roxas felt an abnormally in the atmosphere from a distance which must have been an unusual energy attribute he felt that is compatible to resonate with his powers''. Twilight said giving them a scientific explanation.
''Ohhh''. The 4 mares realizing what Roxas meant.
" Maybe you're just tired, have a rest Spiky" Rainbow dash said.
" Rainbow is right, ya have been training us nonstop" Applejack said.
" Its okay to just laid in the grass and think about nothing for a while" Pinkie pie said.
" But I swear I heard some pony asking for help" Roxas answered.
They all started discussing their theories, but Spike arrived a couple of seconds later asking for help.
''Twilight, Roxas, Fluttershy, Rainbow dash, Applejack, and Pinkie pie I need you guys right now''.
''Whoa, easy there Spike, whats the problem?''.Roxas said.
" Rarity is in danger..." Spike said falling unconscious.
" That's what I heard before...Let's go girls" Roxas said in a hurry.
" But where? Spike fainted" Fluttershy asked.
" Rarity left a note on the boutique for me, she said she was going to collect some gemstones" Roxas said.
" Then what we've been waiting for, let's keep moving" Rainbow dash said.
The group ran towards the river lands, precisely the diamond mountain...
<No time to think KH 1 starts>
''Spike, can you breathe now?'' Twilight asks her number one lab assistant.
'' Yes... [pant] I think so''. Spike said.
''Good. Now tell us what you know''. Twilight said.
''Yeah.. what's this all about...?'' Rainbow asks to spark up the conservation.
''[pant] Aaaah! Rarity... woods... jewels... dogs... hole... taken... Save her''! Spike hastily speaks.
'' Not a whole lot to go on there, sport''. Applejack said.
'' Sorry. Rarity and I were in the Riverlands looking for jewels when these creepy guys showed up''. Spike explains much more better
''Creepy guys?'' Twilight sparkle raised her eyebrow
''They called themselves the Diamond Dogs. They grabbed Rarity and disappeared down a hole in the ground''.
'' So we're fighting giant dogs now, let's be careful if they are underground then we will enter his territory''. Roxas said.
'' Well, this sounds really easy. Just take us to that there hole and we'll save Rarity''. Applejack said
''Yeah! and when we do, we'll start kicking some Doggy butts while we're at it''. Rainbow said with a smug on her face.
''Let's go save our friend everypony''. Fluttershy said
<No time to think KH 1 ends>
The whole group nodded their heads in unison and Spike began to guide them to where he lasted saw her, but Twilight held Roxas back a bit to have a quick word with him.
''Roxas do you think that you might have another memory flashback while we rescue Rarity?''. Twilight asked the stallion.
''Positive...depending on the actions we take, at this point, everything could trigger a memory flashback, but now that I haven't talked with Nightmare or have any experience with Xemnas recently, then maybe the shock won't be so harmful like before''.
''But if my powers do get out of hoof then don't worry I have this with me'' . Roxas then slightly pulls out his black coat hidden in his pockets.
''Glad you came prepared, but what if you encounter something that prevents your coat from containing your growing dark powers?''
''If that happens then I know who to run to on helping me get myself back to normal''. Roxas says smiling putting a hoof on her right shoulder.
<The underworld KH 2 starts>
''Heh I'll do my best to help and maybe once we're done saving her we could spend time bonding and snuggling together''. Twilight says putting a hoof on his hoof's wrist
'' Sounds good to me, but first let's take care of this''.
''Right! [Mwah]''. Twilight said giving the pegasus a quick kiss on his right cheek
''Wow! I didn't expect that, thanks! let's go the others are waiting for us''. Roxas said getting his hoof off her shoulder.
After explaining the situation to Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Roxas, and Applejack, Spike brings them to the spot of the incident only to see the entire site laden with holes. They encounter the dogs but are outmaneuvered to exhaustion when the dogs refill the holes and then pop out of them to trip the ponies up.
'' Holy moly, that's a lotta holeys''. Pinkie said examining all the holes around them
'' Come on, everybody! Let's get started. Hello?'' Twilight said expecting one of the holes
Fido: [growl]
Twilight Sparkle: [gasp] Puh!
Rainbow Dash: Yuck! Ugh!
Pinkie Pie: [squeal]
Spike: Puh!
Twilight Sparkle: Quick! We gotta get down one before they're all filled up.
Fluttershy: Oh! Oh my. Oh, oh!
Applejack: We can't muscle through it!
Rainbow Dash: We'll see about that. [gasp]
Applejack: Whew. Heavens to Betsy. Now I'm used to pickin' myself up and dustin' myself off, but Rarity won't even touch mud 'less it's imported.
Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Rarity... I can imagine the horrible things that they'll doing to her
'' Oh, woe is me! Whatever shall I do? Ah! Dirt, dirt! Get away, dirt! Oh! Make it stop, make it stop! Ah! Filthy, disgusting dirt. It stings, it burns. Help! Oh, somepony save me, save me''! The whole group imagine that at the same time in their heads
'' We gotta save her''. Applejack said
'' But they blocked up all the holes''. Fluttershy said
'' Don't mean we can't dig 'em out. Come on''!
"Good idea Applejack"
The mane 5 and Roxas started digging multiple holes with their hooves, slowly but surely one of them would find the tunnel the dogs use to move Rarity.
''La la la''! Pinkie said and didn't notice a diamond dog coming out of the ground behind her.
''Hi girl...Let's play tug of war''. Spot said grabbing pinkie's tail pulling it back and let it to hit her backside
''Ouch hey that hurt''! Pinkie said feeling the outcome.
" Pinkie!!" Rainbow shouted.
" Let her go!!!" Roxas said rushing towards him
But then, Fido appears behind Fluttershy and pick her up by the tail.
''Oof...ahh''!
Roxas then throws his keyblade to Spot and with a reversal attack goes behind Fido and spanks him causing both dogs to drop the girls and ran away.
''Why don't you pick on somepony your own size''
Spike: [panting] Whoa! Oof!
Rainbow Dash: Get 'em!
Applejack: [grunting] [gasp]
Pinkie Pie: Whoooaaa!
Rainbow Dash: Come on!
Roxas: Stop hiding and fight us face to face you cowards!
Everypony : [grunting and panting].
Fluttershy: All those scary monsters popping up everywhere. Oh, poor Rarity must be terrified.
Twilight Sparkle: [worryingly] Ooh.
''Ok I'm sick of this, does anypony have an idea? because if not, Im going to summon my Equestrian triad and order them to beat up these dogs ''. Roxas said dead paned because he's just about had it with the diamond dogs shenanigans
'' I got something we can try Roxas! Don't worry I'll save you, my sweet''. Spike said with confidence
''Huh? What exactly do you have mind Spike?'' The six ponies ask the little guy
" Watch this!!"
Spike pulls out his blue gem that Rarity gave him as bait to catch one of the dogs with a fishing rod.
'' Spike, it is very noble of you...''
'' Shhh''!
'' [quieter] ...to sacrifice the gem Rarity gave you''. Twilight finish her statement.
''Oh, Lady Rarity. My damsel in distress~~~''.
" Uhm...what happen to him?" Roxas asked.
" He's daydreaming" Twiligth replied.
The scene dissolves into a fantasy sequence where Spike imagines himself as a debonair knight coming to Rarity's rescue.
'' I shall save you. Show yourselves, you dogs! You curs! Ah. There you are, you mangy mutts''. Sir Spike said
'' Who are you calling mutts? Unleash the hounds! [blows dog whistle]''. Rover the leader of the Diamond dogs said
Mook dogs: [barking] [yelping]
'' Now, where is Lady Rarity?''
'' [gasp] Spike! I knew you would save me''! Lady Rarity said
'' Nothing could stop me, milady''.
[color=#25e51a3]'' Ohohohoh, Spike. You are my... hero. [smooch]''. Lady Rarity prepare to give her knight a kiss
''Mmmmmm...''. Sir Spike moves in to kiss lady Rarity but the fantasy end showing spike about to kiss Applejack causing her to get his attention before he does something unintentionally
'' Hoho easy there, lover boy''. Applejack said putting a hoof on spike's chest to keep him from kissing her.
For some reason when Roxas saw that, he felt something on his chest, negative thoughts that he would never say but for deliberation he did. And his eyes turned snake-liked again.
''Hey what's the big idea Spike we're in the middle of a rescue operation here not doing a bonding kissing operation, so Back up''. Roxas said a little irritated and turn Spike's face back to the hole that he throw his blue gem at.
" C´mon Roxas, he's just a child" Twilight said.
"Yeah spiky, chill" Rainbow dash said.
The others were surprise at Roxas's comment, but from Applejack's perspective it made her feel a little fluster and blush red a little.
''Sweet apples is Roxas getting jealous that spike almost try to kiss me on the lips before he could get the chance on me?''! Applejack said softly in a whisper.
" Sorry Sorry I didn't know what happen, I felt something weird inside me" Roxas said turning his eyes back to normal.
Then suddenly his fishing line is snagged, and he and the ponies are dragged through a large underground tunnel that gives way to a whole network of tunnels. They theorize that the dogs had taken Rarity down the tunnel with the most gems, but there is no way to find her until Spike reminds Twilight that Rarity showed her how to track gems herself. Using the spell, Twilight locates the tunnel with the most gems.
'' Whoa! Whoa whoa whoawhoawhoa... I got a bite! I got a bite''! Spike said having trouble holding onto the fishing rod
Applejack: Hold on there, little fella.
Twilight Sparkle: Applejack!
Rainbow Dash: Twilight!
Roxas: Rainbow Dash!
Fluttershy: Oh my goodness, oh my goodness...
Pinkie Pie: Wait for me!
Fluttershy: Oh!
Pinkie Pie: Whee!
Spike: [yelps]
Pinkie Pie: Whee! Ha, ha, ha!
Spike: Oh, oh!
[ponies grunting]
Spike: Ha ha, it worked! We're in! Now we can finally save Rarity!
Twilight Sparkle: Um... which way do we go?
Roxas: Yeah I agree with Twilight, there's like hundreds of tunnels here.
Spike: Nooooooooooo!
Twilight Sparkle: All these tunnels... how are we ever gonna find Rarity?
Applejack: Guess we're just gonna have to start going down them one by one.
Roxas: I send in my nobodies to scour around the whole areas.
Rainbow Dash: But that could take forever Roxas who knows how long we'll be down here! There's gotta be way to narrow it down.
Spike: I know! I bet they've taken Rarity down the tunnel with the most gems.
Twilight Sparkle: But Spike, Rarity is the only one who knows how to find gems.
Spike: No, Twilight. You can! You can copy Rarity's gem-finding spell.
Twilight Sparkle: Oh my gosh! You're right! Rarity showed me how she did it a while back. If I can just remember...
Spike: That's it. You did it, Twilight! Come on! We're coming, Rarity. We'll save you. Just hold on.
Roxas: Let's go everyone!
Within the central area of the Diamond Dogs' den, the dogs demand Rarity find gems for them. She graciously finds them some gems and then asks to be let go, but the dogs order her to dig for the gems. She does so but very slowly and inefficiently.
Frustrated at this pathetically slow pace, the leader calls on his comrades to do the digging. Rarity proceeds to make things exceedingly difficult for the dogs, complaining about her situation and even getting them to do all the work. But the dogs soon decide to endure Rarity's constant whining as long as she does as she's told. However, after one of the dogs calls her a mule, Rarity breaks down in tears.
'' Oh please, Diamond Dogs. Please let me go''. Rarity begs them.
Spot: No!
Fido: You're our precious little pony.
Rover: Forever! Muhahahaha!
Rarity: But whatever do you want from me?
Rover: Gemsss!
Spot: Yes! The gems. The jewels.
Fido: Find them! Find them all!
Rarity: Oh! Is that all? There. A lovely pocket of jewels are right there. Now, if you'd be so kind as to show me the exit?
Rover: Good! [laugh] Now, dig them up, pony.
Rarity: What? But you said you wanted me to find the gems.
Spot: Yes! Find and then dig.
Rarity: Dig?
Fido: Yes. Dig.
Rarity: Ohh... [grunting]
Fido: What are you doing? We said dig!
Rarity: Forgive me, but prior to you so rudely dragging me into your dirt pit, I had a pony-pedi and I am not about to chip a hoof and dirty up my new clothing because you dislike my style of digging. [grunting]
Rover: Oh, for goodness— Fine! Just stop. Stop! Dig, dogs! Dig! And fast.
Mook dogs: [barking]
Fido: She won't dig, she pulls.
Rarity: I beg your pardon, but what, pray tell, are you doing?
Fido: Others will dig. You will haul the wagon.
Spot: Prrrecious pony-pedi will be preserved.
Rarity: Well, somebody certainly needs proper nail care. When was the last time you two had a manicure? You're scratching up my coat with those jagged things!
Rover: Please be quiet!
Rarity: Good heavens, what is that smell?
Rover: Smeeeeeell?
Rarity: Ah, mystery solved. It's your breath.
Rover: Enough! Search, pony!
Rarity: Well, since you insist... but I must say the working conditions in here are simply dreadful. Musty and damp, it's going to wreak havoc on my mane. And this air is stifling, suffocating. And when I try to take a deep breath, the stench of all you dogs makes me nauseated.
[crash]
Rarity: You look and smell like you haven't bathed in weeks. Have you never heard of soap? You could all do with a good round of soap and water. Oh water, oh water, I'm terribly thirsty. Could I please have some water?
Spot: Good gracious, I can't take this anymore. Be quiet, pony!
Rarity: And that's another thing. I would appreciate if you stopped calling me "pony". I am a lady and I wish to be addressed as such. So you may call me "Miss" or "Rarity" or "Miss Rarity".
Rover: Enough! Your whining! It-it-it hurts!
Rarity: Whining? I am not whining. I am complaining. Do you want to hear whining? Thiiis iiis whiiining! Oooh, this harness is too tiiight! It's going to chafe. Can't you loosen it? Oooh, it hurts and it's sooo ruuusty! Why didn't you clean it first? It's gonna leave a staaain! And the wagon's getting heeeavy, why do I have to pull it?!
Spot: Aaah! Make it stop!
Rover: Stop whining!
Rarity: But I thought you wanted whiiining!
Rover: Geh! We'll do anything, pony! Oh, uh, uh, we'll do anything, "Miss Rarity".
[nervous laughter]
Rarity: [dreamily] Anything?
Rarity: [sigh] This water is hardly sparkling. But I suppose it will have to do.
Rover: [panting] Wait! Why are we doing this?
Spot: To stop the awful noises from the pony's mouth, remember? [whines]
Rover: Yes, yes, I know. This is ridiculous! Letting a pony order us around. What are we? Mice or dogs?
Fido and Spot: Mi... dogs?
Rover: Dogs do not pull. Ponies pull. Let her make the awful noises.
Rarity: What are you doing? Hey, you spilled my drink. Oh! [whining] Not sooo tiiight!
Rover: Ha! Make the noises all you want. But move while you make them. Hyah, mule!
Rarity: Did you just call me a... mule?
Rover: Ehh...
Rarity: Mules are ugly. Are you saying that I too am ugly? [cries]
Spot: What are these noises?
Rarity: He called me ugly!
Rover: No! Mule! I said mule!
Rarity: An old ugly mule! And it's true! Just look at me. I used to be beautiful, but, but nooow...
Fido: No, no! You're still beautiful, po... uh, Miss Rarity.
Rarity: You're just saying that!
Spot: No, you're still pretty and... and...
Rover: Oh, uh, uh, nice. Yeah.
Rarity: I don't believe you! You never liked me! [wails]
'' Oh, I've had just about enough of this''! Rover fed up with Rarity's whining.
In a nearby tunnel, Spike and the ponies hear Rarity's cries and rush to help her. A group of guard dogs wearing metal armor and carry lances sees them as new "workhorses" and ambushes them.
''We're getting close. I can feel it''. Twilight sensing Rarity's presences
Rarity: [distant crying]
Roxas: That's Rarity's voice.
Spike: It's coming from down here. Come on!
Rainbow Dash: She must be in there. Let's go!
''More workhorses''. The diamond dogs jump onto their backs and tie up there mouths with ropes.
Applejack: Hoh, doggies. If you can take this bull by the horns, you better be ready for a ride. Come on, ponies! Kick 'em up, kick 'em out. Buck 'em up, buck 'em down.
Roxas: I'm right there with you Applejack.
Following Applejack's lead, the ponies shouted out ''THUNDER''! electrocuting and stunning the diamond dogs which allows them to buck the dogs off rodeo-style''[yowling]''.'' Yeehaw! Get along, little doggies''!
" Go Applejack!!! Hahaha" Roxas said supporting his friend.
[crashing and clattering], the guard dogs retreat.
After they get rid of the guards ahead of them they see a chained lock door, Spike then hops on Twilight's back, brandishing a lance-like stalactite, and the seven friends gallop to Rarity's rescue.
Spike: I'm coming for you, milady. Hi-ho, Twilight! Away!
Twilight Sparkle: And just what do you think you're doing?
Spike: Please, Twilight. Just give me this.
Twilight Sparkle: Eh... fine.[hope Roxas doesn't see this] [neighs]
" Charge [crash]''. Spike said as he and Twilight burst right through the locked gate.
''Oh yeah that's what I am talking about, nothing's going to stop us from getting to Rarity''.
''Impressive work Spike you surprise us with that move back there''. Roxas said
''Heh heh thanks Roxas, hey if I keep this up maybe you might also consider training me on getting me my own keyblade too''! Spike says with much optimism.
''Maybe, but let's not speed things up okay?''. Roxas responded.
''What??? come on Roxas, you're training Twilight and her friends on being keyblade wielding warriors I want to be a part of that too, it sounds like fun''. Spike plead with the grey pegasus
'' Its not that I don't want to, but this is a very dangerous mission and you are still a child, outside there are greater things you could even imagine, and if we make a slightly mistake then it's all over and I'm not willing to take any risk."
" And why do you think any of this girls are ready to take on this challenge huh?" Spike countered.
" You are not understanding Spike, is not about being ready or not, is about maturity" Roxas said.
" We should keep this at a very low profile, if I teach everypony how to wield a keyblade then the Organization may track down all of our work and hunt all of us down, but still, if you want to help us I could make you a commander of secret investigations here on Equestria. I need eyes in this world too in case heartless or nobodies appear" Roxas said trying to convince Spike.
After Roxas said all those things Everybody just have their mouths open wide jawed slack from everything he has just said.
'' How in the world did he manage to say all that without taking a breath'' Pinkie pie blurt out
'' Fine Roxas you made your point''. Spike said sarcastically.
'' Im sorry for being harsh, but you need to understand Spike, I don't want too many ponies involved in my problems maybe when you grow up a little, you could help us with more things don't loose sight of your dreams buddy" Roxas explained.
'' Really? that would be awesome!!! I'll show those heartless to not mess with Spike
''Thats the spirit...c'mon Rarity is waiting for us.''. Roxas said going on ahead
''We're right behind you Roxas''. The whole group said
But Fluttershy got closer to Roxas.
" That was a beautiful gesture of your part, Roxas" Fluttershy said.
" Uh? Why do you think so?" Roxas asked.
" You gave Spike a life lesson without sounding too extreme, that was ... cute" Fluttershy said blushing a little.
" I was just being honest with him, I care for the kid, but he's too little to understand all of this complexity" Roxas said.
" Aww you're acting like a big brother for him, protecting him from the evil beings. Fluttershy said.
" Big brother uh? that's sounds nice" Roxas answered.
" Maybe someday I'll need some of that protection too, Roxas"
" What did you say?"
" NOTHING, NOTHING I WAS JUST....EHM I THINK I HEARD APPLEJACK CALLING MY NAME" Fluttershy said with a crimson face.
" Oh okay"
As they journey on ahead, they finally found Rarity but with an unexpected surprise, she already cowed the Diamond Dogs into submission. The dogs, tired of Rarity's whining, offer to give away all of the gems they found, providing the ponies take Rarity with them.
''Lady Rarity, I'm here to save you''! Spike was the first one to talk.
''Save us! Please, save us! Make it stop! Please''! The Diamond dogs beg the group to help them.
''Excuse me?'' Twilight asked them
Spot: She so picky.
Fido: And critical.
Spot: She won't stop talking.
Fido: And crying.
''So you three are just going to give her back to us unharmed?'' Roxas asks confused
'' We, uh, give her back. Yes Here''. Rover says pulling Rarity from behind them.
Spike: Rarity! You're safe!
Rarity: Why, yes. Hello, everypony. You arrived just in time to assist me.
Applejack: Assist you with what?
Rarity: With those.
''Wow''! Everyone said in union seeing all the sparkling gems
Spike: You're letting her leave with all these... jewels?
Rover: Yes. Take them. And her with them.
Spot: Please!
''All right but no funny business or else we're going to have a problem, got it?''. Roxas said sternly.
Fido: Yes we understand no tricks or anything just get her out of here.
<The underworld KH 2 ends>
<Laughter and Merriment KH 2 starts>
On their way home, Rarity reveals that annoying her captors was all a ruse to keep them under control. Twilight sees this as a valuable lesson to write Princess Celestia about.
'' I can't believe you found all these gems''! Pinkie pie said
'' Heh. I can't believe you tricked all those dogs''. Rainbow dash said
'' Just because I'm a lady doesn't mean I cannot handle myself in a sticky situation. I had them wrapped around my hoof the entire time''. Rarity exclaimed.
''I can't wait to write to Princess Celestia to tell her what you taught me today''. Twilight said
''Me? What did I teach you?'' Rarity asked
'' Just because somepony is ladylike doesn't make her weak. In fact, by using her wits, a seemingly defenseless pony can be the one who outsmarts and outshines them all''. Twilight explains
'' Hm... "outshines" is right. Now you have enough gems to cover Sapphire Shores' costumes''. Spike said
'' Not if you eat them all, Spike [laughter]''. Rarity stated
''Heh heh what I can't help myself gems tasty treats for my kind''. Spike justified his reason
''Then maybe we should get you a new tasty treat to enjoy, am I right girls?''. Roxas said with a smirk
''Oh, we see where your going with this Roxas perhaps we could take him to our hangout spot''. The mane 6 says smirking just like their stallion friend
''Uh what are you guys talking about?'' Spike asks his friends.
''Oh your see come with us''. The mane 7 encourage spike to follow them to Sweet Apple Acres on top of the barnhouse.
''Whoa great view up here, so this is the hangout you guys talk about''. Spike said
''Yes darling and here's that special treat we were talking about earlier''. Rarity said levitating a sea-salt ice cream to him
''Thanks Rarity''. Spike said eating his Popsicle
''Well what do you think do you like it?'' The entire group ask him.
''Hmm...yes I love it its delicious''. Spike says in satisfaction
Everypony nodded at his response and began eating their ice creams together as well. After they were done everyone started to return home.
[color=2caf26]''Thanks for the ice cream it was a tasty treat just like gems I can't to eat more of those soon hey maybe I'll even put them together to see on how good they will taste''. Spike said to the gang outside of the barn house doors
''That will be for another time Spike, you don't wanna have a tummy ache tonight do you? ''Twilight said leering at her assistant
''Don't worry Twilight I'm not going to push my luck now, Im just going to bed, I'm not going to have my gem dinner tonight.''. Spike said
''Excellent, now let's go home''.
''Bye everypony looking forward to spend time with you all again real soon''. Everyone said in union and went on their separate ways.
<Laughter and Merriment KH 2 ends>
''Hold on Rarity, I want to keep you company back home, I need to talk about something''. Roxas said
''If you insist darling I don't mind you accompany me at all''. Rarity said
When Roxas and Rarity were about to go, Applejack grabbed Rarity and asked her if she could have a quick talk with Roxas.
''Wait, before he goes with you Rarity, I need to have a quick word with Roxas I noticed something different about him when we were on our way to save you, is that all right? '' Applejack asked Rarity politely
'' Sure but... be quick about it, a fashion business lady like me must get enough beauty sleep for work tomorrow, I don't wanna risk the appearance of wrinkles in my face''. Rarity said flicking her mane a little
" Don't worry girl, its not gonna take too much time ya hear" Applejack answered going to Roxas.
" What is it Applejack?" Roxas asked.
" Could ya come with me partner?" Applejack asked.
"Sure"
Applejack brought Roxas inside the barnhouse to talk with him.
''So what is the thing you wanted to talk to me about?'' Roxas asked
'' Roxas I'm going to be honest with you, Are you jealous that Spike almost tried to kiss me in the lips?'' Applejack says her question
'' Uhm, a long time passed since I heard that word, look Applejack I accept it, yeah I felt a little bit jealous of Spike but for some reason the emotion was boosted by something else inside me, I don't know what provoke it, but I wasn't planning to overreact like that, Spike is just a child" Roxas answered.
''Do you think it was Nightmare?''. Applejack explained
" Probably, but I need to be more careful with that, thank you for telling me"
" No problem, but it is funny you told me that you were a little jealous partner" Applejack said.
" Y'know you could give you a kiss, just asked me..." Applejack said straight forward.
''Applejack...I...uh...eh I don't know what to say about this''. Roxas struggles with his words while rubbing his head
''I can help you with that, Sugarcube''. Applejack say trotting up to him put her hooves on both his shoulders
''Roxas do you want to kiss me on the lips , no pressure all right, just tell me the truth''
Hearing her say that made Roxas froze on the spot for a minute thinking about what's the best course of action needed to take place as of this moment.
'' I mean, I have been with you since the beginning you offered me a home and food, I think about everything you've given to me, but if I'm going to kiss you it must be special, a passionate not a rushed one, even so thank you for the offer Applejack''. Roxas said hugging
Applejack then pull Roxas into a caring hug rubbing his back a little and nuzzling his face.
''Roxas I appreciate your honesty, that's all I ask and if you do decide to kiss me someday then you better make it a night for me to remember okay''.
''I'll do my best Applejack, I want to earn that special affection from a mare fair and square not cause out of pity''. Roxas said giving her forehead a kiss, nuzzling, and hugging her back
''That's great sugarcube I'll be waiting for that time to come one day now you better get Rarity home before she use her lady-likeness techniques on you''. Applejack said letting him go and giving his arm a playful punch.
''Right see you''. Roxas said smiling walking out of the barn.
" Ya ruined again Applejack, you should've tell him that he already earned your affection, but I need to be patient just like he said not rush anything." She thought while seeing Roxas part ways.
" Let's go Rarity"
<Roxas theme KH 2 starts>
As the two ponies trotted out of Sweet Apple Acres and headed towards Carousel boutique Roxas want to tell Rarity something important.
''Hey Rarity about what I wanted to tell you, before Spike found us and told us that you were capture I felt a presence came from inside me that shook and shaken my body and mind for a few seconds and then I heard a voice cry out to me it said ''Save me...ROXAS''!
''So you did heard me, even though I was far away from you, but how?'' Rarity asked
''I don't know, it felt like I was connected to you in some sort of spiritual way...maybe is a new found power I didn't knew I had''. Roxas said.
''Oh Darling, that can't be a new found power, I guess you are really connected to us somehow, maybe your keyblade and our elements of harmony?''.
''Hmm... it could be perhaps, but I don't know, although it is something worth considering and looking into though Rarity. Roxas commented.
" Of course it is, but for now let's just have a rest.
Roxas and Rarity eventually arrive at her home as the moon started to rise in the sky.
''Thanks for taking me home and helping me get these gems to my shop Roxas''.
''Sure thing Rarity it was not a problem, I'm just glad nothing else try to attack and capture you like before with the whole diamond dogs situation''. Roxas said
''Hehehe you could say that, Well I suppose this is goodbye for now darling unless you want to hang out with me a little bit more?''Rarity said
" I think I passed this time Rarity, sorry" Roxas said.
" Really? you look troubled can I help you with something? " Rarity asked.
" No thanks, I just need a walk in the night and order some thoughts on my head that's all"
" You sure?" Rarity asked.
" Yeah in any case I changed my opinion you will be the first to know, don't worry " Roxas answered.
''Ok darling but before you go, tell me something... once you discover all of your past memories , and solve this puzzle, are you planning to leave or stay in Equestria?'' Rarity said
''I honestly don't know Rarity, the images of my past are slightly getting worse and worse as I continue to pursue my old life therefore, I'm not sure if I'll even survive the end results of the outcome when it happens''
''Not only that but I'm not even sure if I truly belong here with you guys cause there's more to me than meets the Eye''. Roxas said his thoughts out loud.
''Hmm I get it..." Rarity said.
" I know... you should come with me tomorrow to the Ponyville Day Spa, me and Fluttershy go for our weekly get-together and from what you told me you kinda sound distressed so I think this will help you take your mind off these things that are giving you a hard time''. Rarity suggested to the colt
''Well it has been a while since I went there, and they do create relaxing bathing treatments so why the hay not, I could use something that can help me get my head together''. Roxas agreeing to Rarity request.
''Yes splendid just splendid my love we are going to have a great time together I can't wait until the next day''. Rarity squeal in excitement.
''Great thanks Rarity Ill see you tomorrow" Roxas said.
''Good night, Roxas''. The two ponies said their goodbyes to one another.
As for Roxas he went to the top of the barnyard again, he watched the full moon for so long, thinking about his plans on equestria, about Axel and about...
" What do you want from me...Sora " he said falling asleep.
<Roxas theme KH 2 ends>
Meanwhile In other world.
<Riku theme KH 2 starts>
"Its been two months DiZ, and still we haven't found anything about Roxas location" Riku said.
"Be patient Riku, sooner or later he's gonna reveal his position, at least be grateful that Sora hasn't suffered any new attack" DiZ answered.
"I Have a theory for that"Namine said.
"Looking at the past reports, it seems that 2 forces are trying to succumb Roxas into total darkness, I know one of them is Xemnas, but the other one I can't identify it" Namine commented.
" Damn it that Xemnas"
"And what about his location?, did you find anything Namine" Riku asked.
"No, sorry Riku" She said
"Maybe we have been searching wrong all the time" DiZ said.
"Huh? what do you mean?"
"Lets try searching a mirror world" DiZ said.
"A Mirror word?" Riku and Namine asked.
"Yes, if we can't find the exact place where Roxas is, maybe we could track a world that has been connected, just like Twilight Town and The World That Never Was" DiZ explained.
" And how is that going to help us?" Riku asked.
"If Roxas is in a very far away place, maybe part of his power will began to flow across other worlds closer to our own, that's what I meant"
"Riku, try searching for Roxas Dark/light essence, that could gave us a clue about his location"DiZ explained.
"All Right, don't worry Sora I'm not going to give up on you"Riku said.
<Riku theme KH 2 ends>