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// Into The Sky! 
// Story: Doctor Whooves: Adventures in Equestria 
// by PficsFTW 
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	"I can't believe you didn't have money on you," said Ditzy as she exited the bakery and began walking down the street. "That waiter already thought we were dating, and now he thinks we're dating AND I pay for meals!" 

"Well it's not like we are dating," replied The Doctor, "Besides, I don't know anything about your currency, let alone have any of my own. Don't you remember? I'm not actually a pony?"

"Whether we're dating or not, that looks really bad!" replied Ditzy defensively. "And I still don't believe you about that."

"Wha- but you felt my hearts!" The Doctor shot back.

Ditzy shivered a little upon hearing the word 'hearts'. "Ugh, though that is... Odd..." said Ditzy. "It doesn't prove you're an alien."

"Ugh..." The Doctor grunted. "Fine, I'm sorry you had to pay. Now, can we please just drop the subject?"

"Hm. Fine," replied Ditzy. "But only if you tell me what you were doing in Cloudsdale."

"Cloudsdale?..." The Doctor questioned.

Ditzy stopped as she began getting irritated. "Grrrr!" she roared. "You know what? Fine. I'll play dumb with you since it sounds a lot easier. Yes, Cloudsdale. The city made of clouds."

"Wait a tick," The Doctor interrupted. "You mean to tell me that you have a city made of clouds?!"

"Mmhmm," said Ditzy irately.

"Well that's brilliant!" shouted The Doctor. "How did you manage that!?"

"Ugh," sighed Ditzy. "Pegasi can move clouds. How else would we have a stable weather system? It's not like they can move on their own or anything."

"Really?" The Doctor asked curiously. "Back where I come from that's exactly what they do..."

"You know," said Ditzy, "It's really hard to play dumb with you when you don't make any sense."

"What?" said The Doctor. "Clouds are just water vapor. They just blow in the wind collecting more vapor as they go along, and release some when there's too much."

"Oookayyy..." said Ditzy. "Then how do you manage a stable weather system?"

"Nature always finds a way, doesn't it?"

"Ugh, whatever," said Ditzy.

"Anyway," continued The Doctor, "I need to get back up into Cloudsdale so I can get back to the TARDIS... "

"The, what?" Ditzy asked obscurely.

"The TARDIS,"	 replied The Doctor.

"What's a 'TARDIS'?" asked Ditzy.

"It's me, er... SpaceShip," said The Doctor.

"Oookayy..." said Ditzy. "Well how do you plan on getting up there?"

"Don't you have some sort of system to allow non-pegasi up?" asked The Doctor.

"W-well, we would if that were possible," said Ditzy.

"And why isn't it?"

"Only pegasi can physically interact with clouds," continued Ditzy, "Earth ponies and unicorns would just fall right through them..."

"Well, that's interesting..." said The Doctor. "Do you have any solutions?"

"Hmmm..." Ditzy trailed off. "There is one pony that may be able to help us..."

"And who might that be?" asked The Doctor.

"It's a unicorn pony named Twilight Sparkle," said Ditzy. "She's reaaally good at magic, she may be able to help."

"Perfect!" exclaimed The Doctor. "Where do we find this 'Midnight Twinkle'?"

"I'll only tell you on one condition," said Ditzy. "And, her name is 'Twilight Sparkle'."

"Wh-what do you mean?..." asked The Doctor.

"Well, started Ditzy, "For all I know, you could just be some crazy two hearted Earth Pony who wants to visit Cloudsdale for some random reason. And... Twilight doesn't like being bothered. She's kind of a book-worm, I only know her because I sometimes deliver her books. She wouldn't be very happy with me if I bothered her for something so small."

"Alllright..." said The Doctor. "What's your condition, then?"

Ditzy stopped and turned towards The Doctor. "You have to show me your space ship!" she announced. "If you can do that, then I'll believe you."

"Hmm, seems fair enough, I suppose," said The Doctor. "Alright, Ditzy! We have a deal! Now, where does Twilight live?"


*Knock Knock Knock*


"Ugh, Spike, can you finish packing while I get the door?" asked Twlight.

"Sure thing, Twi," replied Spike.

"Hello, how may I hel- Oh, hi, Derpy!" said Twilight upon opening the door.

Ditzy's expression grew slightly displeased upon hearing the name 'Derpy'. "Hi, Twilight," said Ditzy. "I was wondering, if you're not busy, do you know any spells that can give my friend here wings?"

"Why do you ask?..." said Twilight curiously.

"He needs to get into Cloudsdale..." replied Ditzy. "It's... kind of urgent..."

"Hmmm..." Twilight contemplated. "Alright, I'll do it. But only because you always get my books here so quickly."

Ditzy grinned at this. "Oh, thank you, Twilight!"

"No problem," said Twilight, "Anything for a friend!" She then turned towards The Doctor, tilted her head down slightly, and shut her eyes as her horn began to glow.

Starting from the hooves up, a blue shell began to wrap itself around The Doctor. There was then a large, but brief, flash of light as the shell began to fade, revealing a brown Pegasus.

"Oh, I'm so glad it worked!" said Twilight excitedly. "Earlier today, my friend also needed a set of wings, and they ended up as giant butterfly wings instead of Pegasus wings."

"That's..." said The Doctor, only half acknowledging Twilight while he observed his new parts. "Interesting..."

"Anyway," said Twilight, "The wings will only last about 6 hours, in the meantime, you'll be able to fly and walk on clouds. Will that suit your needs?"

"Oh, that's perfect!" replied Ditzy. "Well, time's a wastin! Thanks again Twilight, but we'd better be off."

"No problem, Derpy," replied Twilight as she emphasized 'Derpy'. "Bye!"


Shortly After


"Ditzy?..." asked The Doctor. "Why did Twilight call you 'Derpy'?"

"Ugh, I'd rather not talk about it," replied Ditzy.

"Come on!" said The Doctor. "You can tell me! I promise I won't laugh!"

Ditzy sighed. "It's a stupid nickname ponies have been calling me by ever since I was a filly in school."

"Oh, dear..." said The Doctor. "Why do they call you that?"

Ditzy stopped and glared at The Doctor. "Don't tell me you haven't noticed!"

"I'm... afraid I haven't..." replied The Doctor sheepishly.

"So you haven't noticed my eyes even once since we met?" Ditzy said bluntly.

"Wait, that's why they gave you the nickname?" asked The Doctor. "Hardly seems like a reason to be so rude, if you ask me..."

"Th-there's Cloudsdale..." Ditzy pointed. "We should get flying, do you need help?..."

"Nah, it wouldn't be the first time I've had wings," replied The Doctor. "Just go a bit slowly for me, will you?" He finished as he slowly and shakily ascended off of the ground.

"S-sure..." said Ditzy

"Aaassssss I was saying..." continued The Doctor. "That seems like hardly a reason to be so mean, is that the only reason they are so rude to you?"

"W-well, it also affects my depth perception," continued Ditzy, "So I'm kind of clumsy sometimes... B-but I've gotten a lot better since I was little!"

"I can agree with you there," said The Doctor, "From what I've seen, your coordination is just fine."

"Heheh, thanks..." said Ditzy as she blushed a little. " O-oh! Look, we're here!"

"Splendid!" The Doctor exclaimed. "Hmm, now where is the TAR- woah... Ditzy, what's that large building over there?"

"Oh, that's the Rainbow Factory!" replied Ditzy. "That's where they manufacture the rainbows for after storms!"

"Why are there guards in front of it?..." asked The Doctor.

"Oh, that's because they only let staff in," said Ditzy. "They use a secret recipe to give the rainbows just the right colors. They're really careful not to let anypony else in."

"Hmm, interesting..."