//------------------------------// // Chapter 7: A new home in Equestria // Story: My Little Ranger: Ninja Steel // by Chacorn //------------------------------// Canterlot had just been through an attack unlike any other. They had been involved in an attack by changelings. But robots and giant monsters and then being saved by a big colorful robot controlled by equally colorful heroes was a new experience. While everything was being fixed, the rangers, Main 6 and Princess Celestia had gone to the throne room and tried to answer all the questions about who they were, where they were, who the enemy was and why they were here. "So let me see if I got it straight" Sarah said, holding up her hands for everyone to understand. "We are in an alternate dimension called Equestria which is inhabited by ponies" She said and Twilight and the other five nodded. "And here there are also Dragons and other magical creatures" Preston continued and the main 6 continued to nod. "And somehow Ripcon has traveled to Equestria and is trying to conquer this world" Calvin said, scratching his head as they continued to nod. "And so the Nexus Prism gave us back our powers and sent us here to protect this world." Hayley said last. "Looks like we're all up to date now." Brody said. Calvin put his hands on his head over all the information he just received and said "Okay, of all the crazy and wacky things that have happened to us as rangers, this one takes the cake". While Pinkie started thinking about cake, Rainbow took a step forward with a cocky expression on her face. "Please, it can't be any crazier than what we've been through." she said, thinking of all that had been. "Sorry Rainbow, but what a Power ranger is going through is one of the craziest things you can go through." Sarah said, wringing her arms. But Rainbow didn't believe her and said "well, name some crazy things you've been through". Preston raised his hand and said "We were turned into trophies". "We got eaten by a spider monster" Calvin said. "I was turned invisible" Hayley said. "We were turned into stuffed animals" said Sarah and Rainbow and the other looked at them confused. "Okay, it was crazy stuff" she said. Then Princess Celestia stepped forward and said "Regardless of what has happened, I appreciate you helping us with this attack". Brody turned to Celestia and bowed. “We were just doing our duty, your highness' he said.'and the other bowed after him. "There is no need for bows." Celestia said, shaking her head. "But what is your plan now?" she asked and the rangers looked at each other and didn't have to say anything. Their eyes said what they thought and they all agreed. Brody turned to Celestia and said "as long as Ripcon is loose in this realm it is not time for us to return home yet. I think I speak for all of us when I say we stay and defend Equestria until the threat is over". The other agreed with their leader and was ready to defend Equestria. Then Twilight took a step forward and said "if you plan to defend our home, we intend to help". The other fairy came forward and agreed. The rangers watched how willing the ponies were to protect their home. "Thanks girls, we could use the help" Brody said and the other nodded. But at that moment Preston thought of something. "Just one thing I wonder, where are we going to live?" He asked and the other Ranger looked at her and began to think. But before he thought too far, Twilight said "You can stay with us over in Ponyville". It looked at her and Hayley said "Aren't we going to take up space?". Twilight just shook her head and said "not at all, I have enough space at home". The rangers looked at each other and then back at Twilight. "Alright then. Next stop, Ponyville" Brody said. With that, Celestia stepped forward and said "Looks like you've made up your mind. Good luck on your mission Rangers". She then turned to Twilight and said "Twilight Sparkle, I trust you to help our new friends on their journey in Equestria". Twilight bowed to the princess and said "of course Princess. I promise". Twilight turned to her new and old friends. "Alright everypony, then we head to Ponyville." she said and with that the rangers and the Main 6 headed towards the train station. When it was at the train station, a couple of Earth Ponies were loading wooden boxes onto the train. But one of them happened to hit a pile of boxes and it caused two smaller boxes to fall. The heroes watched as the boxes wiggled and ran away. "Look out" Twilight said and used her magic and caught both boxes with her magic before they hit the Earth Pony. "Oh, thank you, Your Highness," the Earthpony said gratefully. "I just wanted to help" Twilight said, placing the boxes on the ground. The rangers were already impressed with Twilight's magic but Preston was the most impressed. "That was absolutely amazing" He thought, thinking how incredible Twilight's magic is. With that Preston took out his Dragon Wand thinking ”maybe I can learn some Equestria magic while we're here”. While he was thinking about that, Hayley saw that there was another box starting to fall but no one saw it. "Watch out" she yelled and that made everyone look up and saw the box fall. Preston pointed his wand at the box and said "Levitation" and it made the box stop in the air. The main 6 looked at Preston in astonishment. Twilight was the most stunned out of the six. When Preston had put the box down, he walked over to the Earth Pony. "Are you okay?" he asked and the earth pony was so shocked. "um, yeah, I'm fine. Thanks" he said and Preston waved his hand and said "It was no problem". "Nicely done Presto" Brody said, patting his friend on the back. Scratching the back of his head and laughing a little, Preston said "Thanks Brody". Afterwards Rainbow flew in and said "You got some pretty good magic with your stick there". But Twilight stepped forward and said "It's a wand, not a stick". With everyone's attention on magic, no one but one of them noticed that the train to Ponyville had arrived "Um, Guys. The train is here," Fluttershy said in a calm voice. With that, everyone checked the train. "Oh, okay everyone, here we go" Brody said and with that everyone got on trains. Later in Ponyville After a while, the heroes reached Ponyville's train station. "Alright Power Rangers, Let me welcome you to Ponyville" Twilight said as they got off the train. The four new rangers admired the cute little town. "It's so nice here" Hayley said, looking around. "Yeah, it's really peaceful here" Calvin continued but then Pinkie jumped up. "Oh My Cupcakes, Meet me at Sugarcube Corner in an hour" She screamed and ran at full speed. "Um, what was that about?" Preston asked confused and the other Rangers were also confused at the quick departure. "She's probably preparing a 'Welcome to Ponyville Party' for you all" Rainbow said. She and the other ponies weren't surprised by Pinkie's actions. "She doesn't have to go that far for us" Calvin said but Twilight turned to him and said "She does that every time somepony new comes to Ponyville. It was just a matter of time". "Anyway, how about a tour of town." Twilight suggested and they all nodded. As they walked through town, Brody noticed something different. "Something's different" Brody said and it caught everyone's attention. "What do you mean?" Twilight asked. "Before we went to Canterlot everyone looked at me strangely, but now they don't. even now when there are five humans here" He explained but before anyone could answer they heard Starlight's voice. "It was probably because of us" she said walking over to the other with Trixie and Spike. When Preston saw Spike, he was surprised. "Wow, a dragon, Totally awesome" he said happily. "Alright guys, these are our friends here in Ponyville. Starlight, Trixie and Spike" Twilight said, turning to the three. "You guys are going to love this, these four are the other Rangers that are going to help us with these monster attackers." She explained. "Nice to meet you, my name is Starlight Glimmer" Starlight said and then Trixie stepped forward "Trixie Lunamoon at your service" She said lifting her magic hat. "I'm Spike. Hi" he said, waving. With that, the four rangers stepped forward to introduce themselves. "Nice to meet you, I'm Preston" he said. "Hi, I'm Calvin" Calvin said, waving. "My name is Hayley, it's so nice to meet you" She said and then it was Sarah's turn. "And my name is Sarah" she said and then they shook hands/hoof/claw with each other. When it was done Starlight said "Okay Brody, you were wondering what had changed, weren't you?" and Brody nodded. "Well, The three of us talked to Mayor Mare and she gave a speech explaining that you are friends and you wouldn't hurt anyone" she explained. "Wow, thanks for that. It'll probably be easier to walk around town now" Brody said, Glad he wouldn't get any more looks like that. "Okay, shall we continue with the tour?" Twilight asked and the other agreed so they all and the new three joined the tour Later outside Sugarcube Corner After a while, they arrived at the last stop on the tour. When the rangers got closer to Sugarcube Corner, they could smell all the sweets. "It smells amazing" Hayley said and they all stood in front of the door. "And the taste is even better than the smell" said Applejack. "Okay then we'll go in." Brody said, taking a step forward. "Alright but you guys should prepare yourself. Pinkie's party can be pretty wild" Rainbow warned. With that, Brody opened the door while Rainbow covered her face with her hooves to protect herself from the confetti. but nothing came. With this surprise, everyone went into the bakery. There was nobody there. It was lit inside so someone seemed to be home. There was also a pie on the counter. Twilight walked over to it but when she got there a confetti cannon went off behind them. They all turned to see Balongs, decorations and a banner that said "Welcome to Ponyville, Power Rangers". With that Pinkie jumped up with the pie on her head and yelled "SURPRISE" And everyone turned around quickly and yelled a little. "Why are you just standing there? Let the party begin" Pinkie said and threw the pie in the air and ate the whole thing in one bite, much to the rangers' amazement and a little disgust. "How can she…?" Brody asked before Twilight stopped him. "Don't ask, it's just Pinkie, it makes it easier" She said to stop him from asking an impossible question. "Pinkie, this is incredible" Sarah said and then Calvin stepped forward. "But what are we waiting for, let's party" he said and then everyone cheered and started to party.