“Hey, what’s going on?”
“I think they’re waking up.”
“Ahh, the battle begins.”
“So, let’s see how-“
BOOM.
“WHAT IN THE-“
“Shh!”
“What in the world was that? Was that cannon fire made out of bubbles?”
“Yes, and from Celestia’s side too. I doubt Luna will have much fo a chance against something like that. I didn’t even know they allowed artillery in Capture the Flag.”
BOOM!
“They don’t, but Celestia and Luna were both given a cannon it seems. As to how she is making it work with bubbles, I haven’t the slightest idea.”
“I guess I’ll need to figure that out for myself, Luna could use information like that.”
“I don’t see how you plan to do that. A, we can’t go in there while the door is sealed and B, there’s no way I’m getting caught again with the likes of you.”
“So you’re going to stop me?”
“Yes. Or, I’ll try. At least my figure blocks the tunnel a bit.”
“You really think you can outrun a pegasus?”
“In this kind of conditions where you can’t see with the added hurdle of metal hanging all around you? Yes, I do. Plus, I have the rope and I won’t let you find the way back anyways.”
“I’ll just-“ BOOM. BOOM. “-punch through this hole then.”
“And get caught in the crossfire? The ceiling isn’t that high from the bathtub surface, you wouldn’t have enough time to open your wings and fly unless you punched a hole so wide you could fit your entire body through with wings expanded to slow your descent. That would be incredibly noticeable.”
“Well, yeah, I guess… What if I want to get noticed?”
“Then I’ll get noticed too and you’ll have to fight me, the pony who sides with Princess Celestia who has the cannon fire while your team has nothing. Sorry, Ms. Secret Keeper Peeper.”
“I hate to say it, but you’re right.”
“Well, at least you can admit it.”
“You really are too optimistic, you know that?”
“Yes. I do.”
Some time passes…
Penumbra stares at the hole diligently for some time, occasionally talking to herself as if making mental notes. Silver Lining is leisurely looking at the battle, remarking at well executed maneuvers by Flash and his superior, Peeps. Aside from the occasional stretch break to avoid cramps in their necks, the duo don’t do much else until lunch time.
“I think it’s your turn to grab some food.”
“Can you get me that sandwich you got me the other day? That was actually one of the best things I’ve ever tasted.”
“Really? It’s my favorite sandwich.”
“Huh. Don’t you start thinking that means we have something in common, Silver.”
“He he, whatever you say.”
“Stop trying to flirt with me or I’ll kick you.”
“Oh come on, we’re in this dark room, alone, watching a game of ca-“ Fwam! “ahhhhhhly goddesses. Dang it, Penumbra, why’d you kick me?”
“I said I would.”
“That hurt!”
“Stop whining Mr. Solar Guard, Equestria’s greatest line of defense.”
“You know that we’re both rookies. How you became a secret keeper was completely by luck.”
“If I say I’m sorry, will that make you happy?”
“…yes.”
“Ok, I’m sorry. That was uncalled for.”
“Apology accepted. Thank goodness it was only in the leg, at least that shows you care enough not to-“ FWAM! “hit… there…”
Thunk.
“Silver? Hey, Silver?”
“Mmmmm…”
“Ahh crap, guess that means I need to get lunch then. Where’d he put that rope?”
“MY EYES! THEY BURN!”
“Whoa, what’s going on down-oh my Luna! Bubbles straight to the face! Oh man, that’ gotta- oh whoa. He fell into the water! That stuff has to be cold as ice in there and soapy like no other. Is… Poe? Poe! Adda kid, way to step up and save h-“
“Ah! AH! What’s wrong with the water!? My skin it feels like- AHHHHHHH!”
“P-Poe? Poe!? Oh… OH. EWW! Oh gross, god, eww. Sick, oh just, eugh!”
“Penumbra, wh-what is it, what’s wr- OH crap! What’s wrong with him! Why is he, oh ponyfeathers! He’s swelling like a pumpkin!”
“Eww, I can’t see that. Eww, eww, eww, eww, oh eww!”
“Well look away if you can’t stand it.”
“But just look at it! I just… oh I don’t think I can eat anymore.”
“Well stop looking, it’s just a rash.”
“More like-“
“Just a rash. I think he’ll be- oh even his face looks like a pumpkin.”
“Ok, fine, I’ll get lunch so I can just look away from this horror show for a bit. Eww, eww, eww, eww… I didn’t sign up for that. I hope Luna doesn’t visit me in my dreams about this.”
Scuffle. Scuffle. Scuffle. Clang!
“OW! Metal bars, I swear I’ll melt you into oblivion.”
Scuffle. Scuffle. Scuffle.
Scuffle. Bop.
“Ok, I’ll be back in half an hour, I want a full report when I return.”
“Even the-“
“No, of course not that.”
Dink. Dink. Dink… dink… dink…
“For being in the dark, she has really good aim…”