Chapter 6: Return to Manehattan
In the seal, Singularity began to move to try to break the seal once again. Outside, the seal glowed brightly then turned black… the next seal has broken…
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In the Ponyville Library on other hand…
“You will not defeat the Legit Forts of Novel Scotia” said Troy as he sent out paper balls.
“The Fantastic Castle of Book land will never lose!” yelled Pinkie as she fired back.
Twilight walked up to them.
“Those weren’t ripped from the books, were they?” asked Twilight.
“No of course not.” Said Pinkie.
That is when Spike ran out of Pinkie’s fort and burped out a scroll, he knew Twilight would kill him if he burnt them…
“I know I say this all the time but why does he still live in the library?” asked Troy.
Abed shrugged.
Twilight paled, “The next seal has broken.”
“I found the next location.” Said Annie.
“Love resides on an island, but it’s not the long island but the small one.” Said Twilight.
Annie nodded.
“Manehattan.” Said Annie.
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And so they all once again gathered on the train.
“They named a place Manehattan?” asked Peirce, “Are these horse puns getting worse, please tell I’m not the only one who thinks so.”
Of course they all ignored him.
“This is going to be a problem.” Said Twilight looking at maps, “It might take days to find it, it’s one of the most populated cities in Equestria…”
“I do have relatives but I don’t know if I should ask them.” Said Applejack, “I haven’t seen them in years and we haven’t gotten along since I was a filly, it’s a long story.”
“We’ll do that if we can’t find it within a day.” Said Twilight.
“Do we really have to hurry though, I mean the seal’s not that weak yet.” Said Pinkie.
“We can’t take that chance.” Said Twilight, “The faster we get it, the safer everypony will be.”
“Don’t worry I lived in New York… which has our version of Manehattan I’ll be able to find it.” Said Britta.
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Sometime later when they got into Manehattan…
“Get out my face rube!” yelled a pony Britta tried to ask about the orb.
“I’m not the rube! You’re the rube.” Said Britta.
“You’re the worst.” Muttered the pony who walked away.
The others watched.
“I’m guessing I’m not the only who knew that was going to happen.” Muttered Jeff.
“Let’s go find somepony who’s nicer.” Said Pinkie.
Twilight used her magic to drag Britta away knowing it was probably better for her to not escalate the fight.
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They found a food salesman who didn’t seemed like a jerk so they asked him.
“Excuse me do you know where a certain statue is?” asked Twilight.
“Que?” asked the pony.
“Seriously!” yelled Jeff.
“Que?” responded the pony.
“Does anyone remember any Spanish?” asked Annie.
The other 6 from their group stared at her, she should have known the answer to that…
That was when a pair of ponies with oranges as cutie marks walked past them, they stopped.
“Applejack… is that you?” asked the mare.
Applejack froze when she said that.
“Oh hello Aunt Orange… Uncle Orange.” Said Applejack.
“What are you doing here in Manehattan?” asked her Uncle Orange.
“We’re doing something for Princess Celestia.” Said Applejack.
“Oh that’s right, you and your friends saved Equestria a few times.” Said Aunt Orange.
“Yeah…” said Applejack.
“Are these your friends?” Said Uncle Orange.
“Yes.” Said Applejack.
“Excuse me… do you know where a statue of a sphere on a pillar is?” asked Twilight.
“No…” said Uncle Orange.
“I have never seen such a thing.” Said Aunt Orange.
“Well see ya.” Said Applejack.
“Can you at least come over for lunch.” Said Aunt Orange.
“I can’t, I have something, it’s just that we’re trying to find that statue.” Said Applejack.
“Don’t worry it won’t take too long.” Said Aunt Orange.
Jeff sighed, “Look we have to find that statue before something happens that will end up destroying the city.” Said Jeff, “We really need to do this.”
“Oh come now.” Said Rarity, “I think one little lunch won’t hurt anything.”
“Now’s not the time.” Said Applejack.
“I am hungry.” Said Pinkie.
“So am I.” said Peirce.
“You don’t want to eat lunch with them” whispered Applejack.
“What’s that supposed to mean?” asked Peirce.
“The portions are really small.” Mumbled Applejack.
“How small are we talking about?” asked Pinkie.
“A leaf and a piece of carrot.” Said Applejack.
“If you want something more filling then perhaps we can go to a restaurant.” Said Uncle Orange.
Applejack sighed, she knew that her aunt and uncle wouldn’t stop unless they went out for lunch.
“Fine…” muttered Applejack, “But it has to be short.”
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Meanwhile in Canterlot, Singularity began to struggle against the seal since it felt the next one was weakened as well.
On the outside the next seal burnt out.
Singularity decided to send out a Golem unlike the others… something a little more larger…
A large back mass began to escape the castle without destroying anything, after all it would be very bad if the Princesses were to find out about this one.
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Meanwhile at a fancy restaurant in downtown Manehattan, at large table the rather large group sat.
“So you are the student of Princess Celestia.” Said Uncle Orange to Twilight.
“Why yes I am.” Said Twilight feeling a little uncomfortable, she had usually gotten that feeling before, when somepony wanted to get it in with Princess Celestia.
On the other hand Rarity was having a wonderful; conversation with Aunt Orange.
Applejack sighed.
“So what’s wrong?” asked Annie who was next to her.
“It’s complicated.” Sighed Applejack, “Knowing my uncle he probably wants to get to know the heroes of Equestria.”
“Well its not that bad is it?” asked Annie.
“You see when I was filly I decided to move in with them. And when I left I could tell they resented me.” Said Applejack.
“I see.” Said Annie.
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On the other side of the table there was another conversation.
“By the way, what happened to that pony from Baltimare?” asked Shirley.
“She got a new cart and ran out of town.” Said Abed.
“Because the villagers were apparently after her.” Said Pinkie.
“Seriously?” asked Jeff.
“I know right, I feeling like we’re breaking show don’t tell…” said Abed.
That was when there were loud thumps, as if it was something gigantic was walking.
That was when they heard screams of “Dragon Attack! Dragon Attack!”
The patrons of the restaurant began to whisper amongst themselves.
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They all left the restaurant and saw the dragon, which was pure black.
“That’s no ordinary dragon.” Said Troy and Abed at the same time.
They all stared at the two then looked back at the dragon.
“We need to do something.” Said Annie.
“I don’t know…” said Twilight.
“Maybe try to find as many unicorns as we can to hold it off while the rest of us find the element.” Said Annie coming up with an idea.
“Good thinking Annie.” Said Twilight.
“Though if the plan involves a lot of fish then I’m out.” Said Abed.
“What?” asked Twilight who shook her head as Troy laughed.
Jeff turned to the Oranges.
“Are you positive you never seen a statue like the one we mentioned before?” asked Jeff, “Because if we find it we’ll be able to stop that thing.”
“Wait… that statue, I’ve seen it before.” Said Aunt Orange.
“What?” asked Applejack.
“Yes, I’ve seen it many times in fact.” Said Aunt Orange.
“Why didn’t you say anything before?” asked Applejack.
“I didn’t think it was that important.” Said Aunt Orange, “In fact I was planning to bring it up during lunch.”
Applejack glared at her aunt, that was when the floodgates opened.
“So you knew the whole time, lied to us because you wanted to have lunch with us?” asked Applejack.
“Not exactly… I wanted to ask why you needed to find it.” Said Aunt Orange.
Before Applejack could say any more Twilight spoke up.
“That’s no important right now, we have to make sure it doesn’t destroy the city.” Said Twilight, “Take them to the statue now…”
“Okay…” whispered Aunt Orange.
“What can the rest of us do?” asked Uncle Orange.
“Find as many unicorns that we can tell them to send magic at it.” Said Twilight, “It’s weak against magic.”
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Meanwhile in Ponyville Spike was cleaning up some of the mess from the book forts, when she suddenly burped up again letter.
“I hope it isn’t bad news.” He thought to himself.
He read it and froze, another seal broke, and the Princesses were planning measures to make sure another one doesn’t break until all of the elements of Life were gathered.
“This isn’t good…” said Spike.
He had no way to get into contact with Twilight either, he really hope they would be home soon.
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Back in Manehattan, Twilight, Rarity, Annie and Abed as well as about 20 unicorns that were gathered all stood a safe distance from the dragon like golem. That was when they fired beam of pure magic at it.
The dragon like Golem screamed in pain, not only that but more unicorns joined in as well.
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Meanwhile another group consisting of the three that hasn’t found the elements yet, Applejack, her aunt and Fluttershy (who joined to make sure that Applejack wouldn’t get into a fight with her aunt) all went searching for the element.
“Are you sure it’s it.” Said Applejack.
“Will you please stop asking me.” Said Aunt Orange.
“Now’s not the time.” Said Fluttershy.
Aunt Orange sighed…
“This way.” She said.
Back at the dragon like golem word had spread that’s its weakness was magic it helped that Rainbow Dash, Troy, Pinkie and Britta spread the word, so many more unicorns had joined in.
However the ones that started were starting to become exhausted, Rarity had to stop after a few minutes, as did a few others, after a while, Annie did too.
“You all right?” asked Rarity.
“I’m fine…” sighed Annie.
IT was a good thing that more beams were starting to cover the dragon like golem.
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Meanwhile with the group searching they found what looked to be the statue.
“Is that really it?” asked Fluttershy.
“Only one way to find out.” Said Jeff, “Peirce.”
“What?” asked Peirce.
“Come on touch it.” Said Jeff.
“Why? We both know Love is probably going to be Shirley’s.” said Peirce.
“It might be yours” said Jeff, “I mean you did get married 7 times.”
“Maybe you're right.” Said Peirce buying it.
He touched and got shocked.
“Jeffery.” scolded Shirley.
“You just wanted to see him get electrocuted.” muttered Fluttershy.
Jeff shrugged, while Shirley touched it, there was a very bright light that shone though out the city, destroying the dragon like golem.
Cheers erupted when the dragon disappeared.
Shirley now held golden necklace with a reddish-pink gem that was shaped like a brownie in the middle.
“What just happened?” asked Aunt Orange.
“It’s an element of life.” Said Applejack, “The reason why we came.”
“I see…” said her aunt.
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Meanwhile where the golem stood the unicorns that could celebrate did so…
However many of them were exhausted.
“You okay?” asked Rainbow Dash flying towards them.
“Just need to rest for a few hours.” Said Twilight.
“I don’t think I’m going to do that again.” Sighed Annie.
“I’m just glad it didn’t hide behind buildings.” Said Abed.
They all stared at him.
“The American Godzilla movies.” asked Troy flying down next to Abed, “He made another reference to it earlier with the fish.
“Oh…” said Annie.
Twilight and Rarity looked at each other.
Applejack’s uncle Orange walked up to them, “I believe that it’s probably wise to rest up at our penthouse.”
Twilight wanted to say no, however…
“We’d love to.” Said Rarity.
“I think we should wait until Applejack gets back to make the decision.” Said Twilight.
“Why?” asked Rarity, “I’m exhausted and I get to be in a Manehattan Penthouse…”
“Do you want to hurt Applejacks’ feelings?” asked Twilight.
Rarity remained silent.
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Rainbow Dash, Britta and Pinkie rejoined them less than a minute later, however it was 10 minutes later and Applejack was told of the offer.
“I’d rather not.” Said Applejack.
“Why not?” asked Uncle Orange.
“You just want to get in good with Twilight Sparkle don’t you?” asked Applejack’s aunt.
“What?” asked Uncle Orange.
“I apologize for my behavior the last few years, I understand that the farm is where you belong.” Said her Aunt.
“What?” asked Uncle Orange and Applejack.
“I know that we treat you badly after you left, but I really wanted my sister’s daughter around…” she said who went quiet.
“Oh man…” mumbled Troy.
Troy and Abed sometime debated which one was related to Applejack, Abed always said her aunt, Troy said her uncle.
“Just live your life the way you want.” Said her aunt, “And maybe my husband won’t use you for social standing. Maybe I will come for a visit soon.”
Applejack nodded.
“Well it looks like every thing is wrapped up.” Said Britta.
“You barely did anything.” Said Jeff.
“Didn’t I?” asked Britta.
“No…” said Jeff.
“Well I probably did more than you.” said Britta.
“Who are throes ponies again?” asked Aunt Orange.
“Don’t ask.” Said Applejack.
“By the way, do you two even have names?” asked Pinkie.
“What do you mean?” asked Uncle Orange.
“I think we should go now.” Said Applejack.
“That would probably be a good idea.” Mumbled Twilight knowing it was going to get weird.
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And so it was a quiet train ride as Twilight, Rarity and Annie were sleeping.
“Why aren’t you exhausted?” asked Rainbow Dash.
“I didn’t use that much.” Said Abed.
Everyone shrugged and ignored it, it was probably best not to think about it.
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Eventually they got back to Ponyville and they all went to their homes/ places they were staying at for the time.
Twilight and Annie arrived back at the library.
“You look exhausted.” Said Spike.
“You have no idea.” Said Annie.
“It might be a bad idea to spring this on you.” Said Spike.
“What do you mean?” asked Twilight.
Spike handed her the letter and Twilight froze.
“No, no… this was sent today?” asked Twilight.
Spike nodded.
Twilight fell to the floor thanks to the combination of exhaustion and the bad news.
“You okay?” asked Spike.
“I’m fine…” responded Twilight.
She hoped that the seal would hold out… after if it didn’t then it would mean doom for everyone who lived in the universe.