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// Uh oh 
// Story: Rainbow over Griffany: RotE Episode 7 
// by Dream Volt 
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	It had taken days but eventually the king fell asleep.  Pinkie didn't.  Gilda had showed us around Griffany, though at least one of us was in the stadium the whole time.  The tour wasn't that interesting really.  I mean there were a few neat things, but honestly thanks to mom I'd seen a bunch of really neat stuff.  Though we also slept some too.  There had been a day of rest and now we had the short final test.

For right now the army wasn't helping.  They just sat in a few rows along the edge of the arena.  The king was doing a good enough job by himself, and doing it without any help made him look better.  Except while Pinkie kept losing ground, she was losing it very slowly, and she wasn't in her griffin form.  I wasn't sure why she insisted on making sure she could, but she did.  The rules didn't say anything about shapeshifters and only mentioned griffins making the challenge, so they allowed it.  I gulped.

"So how long did they decide on again."

Twilight sighed.  "I know you're worried, but for the last time ten minutes.  And before you ask it's been five."

"I still can't believe she's holding her own out there." Said Rarity

AJ laughed.  "Ah sometimes forget it mahself, but Pinkie is an earth pony through and through.  Still, ah think it's mostly that kingy down there may be impressive, but he's pushing more down than forward."

"Dad's also going a little easy on her.  Though less than he bragged about earlier I bet.  He said he'll start giving it his full effort right about now."

"Why hasn't Pinkie stopped giggling?" said Fluttershy

We all blinked.  We could all hear it of course, if not well, and it was somewhat random, but I realized she was right.  The stone was moving faster, and Pinkie was closing in on the edge.  It seemed really obvious that he intended to smash her into the edge of the arena, and just hold the boulder there until the contest was over.  Then very suddenly a pink version of the king was doing a pretty good job pushing the rock away from the wall.   Of course it helped the king was just staring forward instead of pushing back.

"You, you…"  He roared.  "This is unforgivable."

"Oh come on, you look good in Pink.  So you should really get everygriffin to help you, cause otherwise you won't have a chance."

"I will smash you against the wall without their help."

Pinkie looked away.  "Twilight, how much time is left."

"About three minutes.  Pinkie what are you planing?"

"Nothing."

I stared.  I suddenly got it.  Pinkie actually had a plan from the beginning.  She planned this.  She knew she could match the size and shape of the king.  Which is why it was confusing she didn't seem to even be trying that hard to win.  For a while they both just stood there no progress being made either way.

"Two minutes."

Pinkie giggled.  "Thanks Twilight."

Then suddenly the king was quickly losing ground.  Had Pinkie turned this into an endurance contest?  Could that work?  Then the king nodded.  Nothing else, just a nod, and a few griffins began to help him push.

"I still don't get the army thing." I said

Gilda sighed.  "Look, it's reall simple Dash.  For a while there the kings turned over so fast nothing could get done.  So the army thing adds a little stability."

"Ah, I get it."  I smiled.  You also gotta get an army of griffins loyal enough not to betray you, and you've explained how tough that can be plenty of times."

"Ah, so it works as a sort of extra leadership test?" added Twilight

Gilda nodded.  "Yea.  It's still lame though."

It wasn't a quick push, but wasn't that slow either.  Very soon Pinkie was backed up against the wall again.  Then she laughed.

"What is it you fool?"

"I think you should get all your army to help.  I mean otherwise this won't be nearly as embarrassing as I think it should be."

"You want a swift end.  Fine.  Form up all.  Prepare to aid me in spattering this pony."

This was met with thunderous applause from the crowd around us.  Clapping with talons sounded weird.  It wasn't nearly as loud or sharp.  I then noticed Gilda was clapping too.

"Hay."

"What, it's polite.  Besides, the little freak clearly has a plan here."

"Only one minute left Pinkie."

"Ooo, goodie.  They look about ready.  I bet they aren't though."

"Do your worst pink abomination."

Then Pinkie did her worst.  At the one minute mark Pinkie was once again near the wall in the form of an oversized pink griffin.  At the 30 second mark a super huge pink dragon with three balloons on her butt was easily pushing back a rock with an entire army behind it.  As the hourglass ran out there was a mass of feathers and fur next to the wall desperately trying to budge it back.  I was certain she could have pushed it even further if she wanted to.  Then Pinkie was back to normal hopping around the arena randomly giggling all the way.

"Dash.  You want me to get along with your friends right."

I nodded.  "Uh huh."

"It's okay if I'm utterly terrified of them too right?"

"Yea.  I know I am right now."

"Does this mean Pinkie is Queen of the griffins?" said Fluttershy

I blinked.  Up until that moment I hadn't really considered what it really meant if she won.  Also after that I doubt any other griffin would dare challenge her for the crown anytime soon.  Pinkie pie now has an entire nation at her disposal.  I couldn't help but shake uncontrollably.  Fluttershy had a different reaction.

"Whoo!  You did it Pinkie!"