A New Home III: The Quest for the Lost Locket

by APoeticHeart


A New Show: Episode Five

DISCLAIMER: This story was written without any input from GeodesicDragon.

This week's broadcast of A New Show opens with the fans piling into their seats, as the shot pans over to the stage. Fred and Jason are standing up, side by side, conversing with each other. Everything seems to be in order, and normal, contrary to the last two episodes, which were borderline insane.

"Hello, everybody!" Jason cheekily welcomes. "And welcome BACK, to A New Show!"

"As you can tell, Jason is quite peppy tonight," fred says. "Can you blame him? He's back in the studio after an obvious absence last week."

Jason nods. "If you have missed the last two weeks of the show for some unknown reason, things turned...."

"Insane," fred finishes.

"Yes, and very quickly," Jason adds. "I had to miss last week in order to help track down Toby Mason; my prized character, and the main protagonist of the A New Home series....of course, you already knew that," Jason blushes. "He was kidnapped by Lightning Dust, and she, along with Geo, nearly succeeding in excommunicating him from the public eye."

"BUT THEY FAILED!" midnight shouts out in triumph, as the fellow readers, like him, applaud and whistle.

"That's right, they did," fred pumps a fist in the air, as "We Are The Champions" blares in his head. "Don't take it the wrong way, though. That WASN'T their plan in the slightest."

"Well, at least not Geo's. He just went along with Lightning Dust. I'm not sure WHAT he thought was going to happen," Jason admits. "I forgive him, though, and so should all of you."

The crowd does not seem to be behind this so far.

"Come on, guys," fred replies to the crowd's lack of enthusiasm in making amends with Geo. "Look, the guy was pissed. He had every right to be, too. Oprah Winfrey screwed with him, and that ate him up. We all do crazy crap when we're angry. We've ALL been through that."

Some members of the crowd nod, while others shrug.

"So cut him some slack, guys," Jason asked. "Everything turned out alright in the end. Toby is safe, and Lightning Dust has turned over a new leaf."

"So, with that in mind," fred continues. "This show's topic is simply that: Redemption. Lightning Dust will be on the show tonight, along with SEVERAL other special guests. The last broadcast was a bit ludicrous, so, this week, we're going to make it up to everybody, with the LARGEST interview session we've EVER had."

"That's right," Jason smiles, hoping this show makes it up to the fans. "We've got not only 1, not 2, not even THREE, but NINE guests on the show tonight!"

"At ONCE," fred adds for emphasis, and the audience gasps in excitement, as Squishy roars in the very back.

"BEST A NEW SHOW EVER!!!!!!" The outcast shouts, as "We Are The Champions" once again rewinds back to the beginning in fred's head.

"It's sure to be a special show, folks," Jason promised with a slight nod. "We have a surprise for you guys...." the crowd "oooh's" in anticipation.

"It may be controversial," fred warns. "But we feel that it's deserving. We are going to do what we set out to do two episodes ago.....we are here to announce a THIRD host, for A New Show. We don't care WHAT Oprah says.....he, can go to HELL. This is OUR show, and we feel this is BEST for OUR show."

"With that in mind...let's try this again...." Jason says. "Ladies and gentleman, the NEWEST host, of A New Show.....GeodesicDragon!"

Geo comes through the curtain.....

To cricket chirps and disapproving looks.

"Awww, keech...." Geo gulps in realization.

Geo scratches the back of his head nervously, as the anger-stricken eyes of the A New Home fans loom over his figure. He begins to sweat.

He slowly walks to the newly placed third sectional on the stage, which came from Lionel Richie knows where. His legs are wobbly as he seats down.

Fred whistles in astonishment. Poor guy..... "Uhhhh....welcome to the show, Geo!" He grins sheepishly, almost as if saying, "Sorry, brudda."

Geo grabs at his shirt's collar, as the audience continues to gaze at him eerily. "I'll be honest with you guys....this may be MY sectional, but I'd rather be anywhere else in the world right now...."

Jason sighs, as this isn't going the way he thought it would. "I guess it will take the fans a bit longer to forgive you, Geo....I'm sorry."

"No, no-I....I'm sorry," Geo interrupts. "Not only to you and fred, but to the fans of A New Home," he scans his hand across the sea of Tobites. "It was wrong for me to engage in Lightning Dust's plan, which I thought was going to turn out barbaric, but I was simply looking to revenge. I didn't know what Lightning Dust was planning, but I trusted that whatever she was planning, would lead to my eventual revenge....unfortunately, it didn't. Where before I was pissed beyond belief, I now feel undeserving of where I sit right now. I am glad things didn't turn out the way you expected, but I'm not glad at the way I went about things. I'm not going to ask for your forgiveness, because I know that time heals all wounds. I can only hope that, one day, I can TRULY deserve this sectional....but for now, I guess I'll just have to work at it."

"We forgive you, Geo," fred replies. "And we hope the viewers do too, someday. We'll be right back, with our 9...unique guests...."

A New Show is brought to you by....

Deep in the jungle of the backstage area.....

A heavy, Australian Didgeridoo-based theme song plays.

Bazing jumps into the viewer's peripheral vision, wearing a beige collared shirt with a deep beige pocket on each side, beige Capri-shorts, brown mini-boots adorned with white socks underneath, and, to top it all off, an Australian safari hat.

Bazing bursts onto the show with a cheesy smile. "G'day, mates! Steve Bazing here! Ya know, I love the A New Home series, and this A New Show is a Mickey Mouse spinoff of the stories I love! If ya haven't noticed, though...." Steve moves up closer to the camera. He whispers, "Some of the people here are more Fruit Loopy than them bloody Taswegians, mate! And those Taswegians are nothing but ratbags, I swear....." he mumbles something incoherently under his breath, but then pays mind to the camera again, with his beaming smile taking over his face. "This place ain't no Woop Woop, though! I've pulled the incisors outta'a Crocs' mouth with my bare hands.....I've three-legged raced a Kangaroo and WON, and I've even pulled a Vee Dub out of the grasp of an earbashing Kindie with Gigantism! Point is, this place is nuts, which makes it the PERFECT place to explore! Next week, I'm gonna be on the Top End of this arena like Kangaroo Jack on crack when I go....OUTBACK!" Bazing flashes two thumbs up. "Be sure to bring your Sunnies, mates, because it's gonna get as dry as a Nun's nasty.....until then, Hooroo!" Steve Bazing runs off to go crack a fat.

Back inside the studio.....

Geo continues to look distraught, as the audience refuses to look away from him.

"Happy thoughts, people....happy thoughts...." fred murmurs.

Jason, noticing that the broadcast is continuing to spiral into a perpetual abyss of insanity, looks to change the subject. "...WWWEELLLL! We've kept you guys long enough! I'm sure you want to see who all are special guests tonight are, right?" The crowd erupts in cheers, as their mind, and eyes, are taken off Geo for the time being. He sighs in relief at that.

Fred clears his throat. "Yes. This will be the most special interview session we've EVER had on this show. There's going to be MANY fan favorites, MANY questions WILL be answered, and MANY of your voices WILL be heard. Introducing, our guest of honor for tonight.....Lightning Dust!"

Lightning Dust hovers out of the curtain to a roaring reception. Geo's jaw drops.

WHAT THE BLOODY HE-.....Why are they cheering HER?!?!?! THIS IS ALL HER DAMN FAULT!!!!

Geo waves to the fans with a cocky, but also friendly grin, as she lands next to Geo on his sectional. Geo crosses his arms and pouts, as he does all he can to not let his line of vision include Lightning Dust.

Lightning Dust jabs Geo's side with a elbow....wait, do hooves have elbows? Ummmm....

......

PONY ANATOMY. IT'S COMPLICATED.

"Hey, don't be like that, partner," She teases, chuckling. "Nice job on 'Heated Discussions', by the way.....can't BELIEVE you made a clopfic with me just because I TOLD you to....." she waggles her eyebrows at Geo.

Geo blushes. "Uh-heheh...well, I never back down from challenges....."

Lightning Dust nods with a raised eyebrow. "Congrats on your new co-host position, too....I TOLD you everything would work out!"

"That you did," Geo replies with a sigh.

"Welcome to the show, Lightning Dust," Jason shakes her hoof, as does fred with an extra amount of happiness.

"Nice to be here under better circumstances, guys," Lightning smiles warmly. "My first two appearances, I did a pretty nice job of making a fool of myself, didn't I?"

"Truthfully, you did," Jason admits. "You brawled with your human counterpart the first time, and the last time, you abducted Toby," Lightning Dust frowns.

"But, hopefully, the third time is the charm, and everything can be much more sanguine this time around," fred hopes.

Lightning Dust nods optimistically. "I promise, guys...NO funny business."

"Do you have anything you'd like to say before we bring out our other guests, Lightning Dust?" Jason asks curiously.

"I've already apologized to Geo," Lightning Dust replies. "But, once again, I'd like to say that I'm sorry," she looks at Geo straight in the eyes with a frown. "I took advantage of you, and I forced you into what could've been a potentially dangerous situation....and now....look...." she pans her gaze out at the crowd. "These people dislike you...because of ME....."

"It's not your fault, Lightning Dust," Geo replies. "I had the power to say no and walk away, and I didn't do it...."

"You wanted REVENGE," Lightning Dust brings up. "What else could you have done to get it?"

Geo turns away. "I......I guess you're right."

Lightning Dust hovers in the air. She looks at the crowd. "You guys shouldn't hate on Geo.....it's my fault.....forgive him, and forgive me even less.....I'm sorry I alerted you all with my actions. I NEVER meant to harm Toby, or ANYBODY else. Luckily, nobody DID get harmed."

"Why did you do it then, Lightning Dust?" Jason asks.

Lightning Dust floats back down next to Geo. "I was at the darkest corner in my life. I didn't know WHAT to do, but I knew I was going nowhere after the whole Academy incident. Hell, I had been living here ever since getting transported to Earth. Before that, nobody would take me in, so I would find the most quiet places to live. Void of any others around me. Now, tell me.....does that SOUND like 'the good life'?" Nobody nods. They just stay silent.

"I'm taking the silence as a no.....it's been rough. Things are JUST starting to get better, except for the times when I feel bad for what I did a few weeks ago. But, that's why I'm here.....to put that ALL behind me. To move on. I want my OLD life back. The life where I had dreams, aspirations and goals....." Lightning Dust then whispers, "friends....."

She is suddenly pulled into a hug by Geo. "I'll be your friend, Lightning Dust...."

Lightning Dust is taken aback by this action, but she returns the hug with a gleaming smile.

Geo lets go, as fred and Jason walk over to hug Lightning Dust. She accepts their warmth.

"We'll be your friends too, Lightning Dust," Jason proclaims.

"That's all I wanted....." Lightning Dust tearfully replies, as Jason and fred sit back down. Everybody in the audience simultaneously spread their arms.

Lightning Dust chuckles with a sniffle. "I wish I could hug all you guys at once....."

"Why don't you go hug them one at a time, while we bring out the other guests?" Fred suggests.

"Good idea!" Lightning Dust eagerly replies. "Fans of A New Home.....EMBRACE ME!"

Midnight lunges at Lightning Dust, tackling her to the ground in a powerful hug.

"What a beautiful sight...." fred admires.

"While Lightning Dust gets acquainted with the fans," Jason says. "Let's bring out our OTHER guests.....you know them as the six main characters of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, but their connection to A New Home, is that FIVE of them are Toby's aunts, and ONE of them is his loving and caring mother...."

"Introducing to A New Show ONCE AGAIN..." fred prepares. "Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr-RAAAIIINNBOOWW DAASSSSHHH!!!!!"

Rainbow Dash zips out onto the stage. She waves at the crowd, but notices they are all too busy hugging Lightning Dust. They ARE cheering for her still, though. Dash rolls her eyes with a chuckle, as she shakes the hands of Jason and fred.

She lands next to Geo, smirking at him. "Eh, Geo....how's my hunt for Welfare going?" She snickers.

Geo's eyes bulge. "I guess you really DID follow me on FimFiction, didn't you?"

"You bet!" Dash squees. "It's an AWESOME story!"

"It gets a THUMBS UP from her!" Pinkie Pie appears beside Dash from Cthulhu knows where, sporting two pink thumbs where her hooves should be.

Everybody not involved in the hug-fest does a double take, as Pinkie just sits there playing thumb-war with herself.

"It's just Pinkie Pie, it's just Pinkie Pie, it's just Pinkie Pie, it's just Pinkie Pie," fred continues to chant quietly as he rolls back in forth on his sectional.

Pinkie Pie snorts, as she points at fred. "I like him!"

"Well....Pinkie Pie is....here now...." Jason stammers. "Next, Applejack!"

Applejack trots out onto the stage, politely shaking the hooves of the three co-hosts. She sits down to the farthest left of Jason, shaking her head at Pinkie Pie's antics.

"Rarity!" fred announces, as the fashionista canters out onto the stage with a flip of her mane. She gasps when she realizes that all eyes are not on her. Either way, she is a lady, and ladies are respectable, so she shakes the co-hosts' hands. Fred goes one step further, however, and kisses favorite ponies' hoof. Rarity giggles as she sits down next to fred.

"Equestria's NEWEST princess...Twilight Sparkle!" Jason announced, as Princess Celestia's prized students trots out onto the stage in the most un-royal of ways. Geo oogles over his Geoverse wife, and nearly faints when he gets to shake her hoof.

He then gets pissed when Twilight goes to sit by Applejack, but he plans to keep his composure.

"And finally....the best mama in Equestria....FLUTTERSHY!" Geo belts, as Fluttershy appears calmly floats out onto the stage with a smile.

To the audience's surprise, though, right behind her comes Sunset Shimmer. And she is giving a piggy-back ride....to Toby.

The audience pushes Lightning Dust away from any possible hugs, as all of their attention turns to the stage. Lightning Dust takes that as her cue to go sit back down, as the crowd unloads with appreciation for their favorite child OC.

"TOBY! TOBY! TOBY! TOBY! TOBY! TOBY! TOBY! TOBY! TOBY! TOBY! TOBY!"

Toby happily waves at the crowd. The last time he had been on the show, he was very much overwhelmed with the praise from the audience. But this time, he seemed to be enjoying it immensely.

After a few more hoof and handshakes between the co-hosts and the other three guests, Sunset sits next to Twilight, Fluttershy sits next to Rarity, and Toby sits next to his mother.

Sunset kills any rumors of bad blood between her and Twilight, as she playfully takes off her crown, and puts it back on her head backwards. She and Twilight giggle at each other.

"Well....everyone is comfortable, and everyone is here," fred says. "Welcome to the show: Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, Twilight, Sunset, Fluttershy, and of course.....welcome to you, as well, Toby."

"Glad to be here again!" Rainbow Dash replies.

"Yay!" Pinkie Pie cheers, as her thumbs turn into mangoes. "Oh....uhhhh.....THANKS!" She snorts some more. "I've ALWAYS wanted my appendages to be replaced by FRUIT!" She bits into one of her mango-hooves.

"Thank ya very much for the hospitality, fellers," Applejack tips her hat to the co-hosts.

"It's an honor to be here, darlings," Rarity praises. "Such a lovely show with LOVELY fans this is." The audience applauds.

"You are quite welcome," Twilight replies with a courteous nod. "The fans of A New Home are so welcoming and caring. We are YOUR subjects."

That sounds just a LITTLE bit creepy.... fred thinks with a grimace.

"Oh, it's so wonderful to be here," Fluttershy quietly speaks. "I can't thank you all enough for your kindness and support.....I....I just don't even know what to say....."

"YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY!" The crowd chants.

Fluttershy takes a deep breath. "....Yaaayyyy....."

The crowd erupts in one ginormous "D'aaaawww...."

They then chant, "THAT'S SO CUTE! THAT'S SO CUTE! THAT'S SO CUTE! THAT'S SO CUTE! THAT'S SO CUTE!"

Fluttershy blushes, as Toby giggles.

"You all have taught us so much about friendship," Jason says. "The least we can do is welcome you the best way we can."

"Toby, it is an absolute HONOR to have you here in the studio with us," fred adds. "You are one of the biggest proprietors of friendship I have ever had in my life."

"Thank you, Mr. fred," Toby replies sweetly.

"We are so happy that you are alright. How are you feeling?" Jason asks.

"I feel really good," Toby replied. "I have my new sister Sunset, and a new friend named Lightning Dust. I've never been this happy in my life."

"Unfortunately, we don't have enough time to interview you all," fred admits. "This was just something special we threw together for the fans, after they had been ripped off the last few weeks. Tonight, we are focusing on your new friend, Toby....Lightning Dust, and her quest to become a better pony. Lightning Dust, why did you think kidnapping

Toby would help you to better yourself?"

"Because everyone he meets, he changes. He makes them love. If he doesn't right away, he will soon," she answers. "I was a dark soul, and if I were going to put my faith and my heart into ANY being, it would be the being with the biggest heart of all." She smiles warmly in Toby's direction.

"So...has it worked?" Geo asks.

"The friendship? It's worked WONDERS," Lightning Dust sighs happily. "Just like I thought, my soul is starting to let some light shine into it. I'm happier, and I've also moved in with Fluttershy and Toby."

"Really?" Jason did not expect that. "That's amazing. Good for you, Lightning Dust. You deserve it."

"I don't DESERVE it," Lightning Dust argues. "But I sure am glad that I have the opportunity. That's for sure."

"How much have you and Toby hung out?" Geo asks.

"Quite a bit for a week's worth, I'd say. Every day, we go to Sugarcube Corner for their ROCKIN' ice cream! I mean, I am an ice cream JUNKIE, but Toby can eat just as much as me....he doesn't even get a brain freeze, either!"

Toby giggles. "Practice makes perfect......"

A new feature suddenly debuts on A New Show, as a bumper in the bottom right hand corner notifies us if anything A New Show related is trending on Twitter. It seems that right now, the terms "Steve Bazing", "#YAY", and "#THATSSOCUTE" are trending.

"Now is the time of the show where we get ACTIVE," Jason announces. "We will give the opportunity of asking Lightning Dust a question to THREE of the audience members. Make sure your questions are appropriate, and also make sense."

Many raise their hand.

"Hmmmm...how about...." fred contemplates, weighing this decision on his shoulders like it's even mildly important. "Hunter reaper."

Squishy roars with excitement, as he uses his tentacles to hoist Hunter into the air. Hunter must be used to this, because he is not scared in the slightest.

What a bad-ass.

"Okay. What is your opinion of us, the readers?" He asks.

"You guys are awesome. Seriously. Those hugs you all just gave me? Meant a LOT to me. I have gained MANY new friends in the past week, and you guys are some of my favorites. You ever want to grab some ice cream with me, I'm in!" She grins, as the same amount of hands are raised.

"Go for it, Nova," Geo calls out.

"MUHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!" Nova Nexus chortled, before he clears his throat. "Uhhh...sorry. My question is simple....do you hate Rainbow Dash, Lightning Dust?"

Rainbow Dash looks to her right. Into the eyes of Lightning Dust. Lightning Dust looks at her, as well.

"I used to, not gonna lie," Dust admits. "Spitfire got onto me for making that tornado that nearly cost the lives of Dash's friends. Yes, I admit.....I did that. It was also my idea. But, Rainbow Dash HELPED me. I thought for a long time, SHE was the reason I am not a Wonderbolt RIGHT now...." she pauses.

"You know how I see it now? It's called peer pressure. It's not Dashie's fault at all. I forced her into it, like I forced Geo. I seem to do a lot of FORCING in my life. You know how I see it? I almost killed Twilight, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie, and Fluttershy. I could never be more sorry for that. I've never had the chance to do this....so, I'd like to say.....I'm SORRY, Rainbow Dash....I'm sorry for leeching onto you at the camp instantly, in an attempt to ride your coattails. You ARE a better flyer than me.....I know that. The Sonic Rainbooms you've performed don't lie. I was intimidated by you, and so, I looked to be your "friend", in hope we could both be in the Wonderbolts together. In the Wonderbolts, we would have to perform the same tricks during shows, so I knew I wouldn't be outshined by you. The fact that I became Lead Pony was luck, and it shocked me just as much as it shocked you.

I made one of my many mistakes when I planted the idea in your mind to help me start that tornado. I manipulated you, and that's wrong. In doing so, you almost killed your friends. That's WAY beyond just wrong. I realize my mistakes now, and I'm looking to chance.....Rainbow Dash, can you forgive me?"

Rainbow Dash immediately wraps Lightning Dust in a hug.

"Of course I can...." Dash responds. "I don't care WHAT you say, Lightning Dust....you DO deserve friendship....EVERYPONY does. No matter WHAT you've done, all is forgiven," the hug is let go. "By the way...you ARE an INCREDIBLE flier. You made me step up my game at the Wonderbolts Camp."

Lightning Dust chuckles. "Thanks, Dashie...." she gives Rainbow Dash a feather-five. She turns to Dash's friends. "What about you gals? I know you've already forgiven me, Fluttershy....otherwise, you wouldn't let me live in your house...but Twilight, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie? What do you say?"

"A few years ago," Twilight begins. "I would've said no. But, ever since coming to Ponyville, I've learned SO much about friendship. One of the things I've learned, is that everypony deserves a second chance, regardless of what they've done. I've forgiven Trixie, I've forgiven Discord, I've forgiven Sunset," Twilight wraps a hoof around Sunset's waist. "They've all been willing to change. They all HAVE changed. How can you turn someone who wants to become better down?"

"Friendship is a wondrous thing, darling," Rarity replies. "That's something EVERYONE should experience, if not for a second time. I almost died at your hands, but I'd rather DIE than be without friends," she smiles.

"Ah reckon ya'll have learned your lesson," Applejack says. "So long as you're SERIOUS about this whole friendship thing, then ah guess I can forgive yah."

"YES!" Pinkie Pie exclaims. She trots up rams Lightning Dust to the ground, squeezing her ribs tight. "I'm ALWAYS looking for new friends and OH BOY what a LUCKY day! Looks like we'll have to throw you a 'Welcome to the Land of Friendliness' party when we get back to Ponyville!"

"Uhhh....s-sure!" Lightning Dust voice strains from the pressure of the pink one's hug. "I h-have to be able to breath between now and then, th-though!"

Pinkie Pie drops Lightning to the ground. "Hmmm...I guess you're right. Functioning lungs ARE a key component to friendship...."

"Thanks for understand-"

Lightning Dust is interrupted by hugs from all her new friends, which also includes Sunset Shimmer, Fluttershy, and Toby. Jason and fred squeeze in for good measure.

"I.....also have some apologizing to do...." Geo breaks up the incredibly adorable moment. Everybody stops hugging, and turns to him.

"I'd like to apologize to the lot of you, too..." he says. "To the Elements of Harmony....I'm sorry about taking part in the kidnapping of your-"

Geo is interrupted by a slight strain on his ankles. He looks down to see Toby around them, like a monkey on a banana tree.

"Mr. Geo....." Toby begins.

"Y-yes?" Geo asks.

Toby closes his eyes. "....Shut up," he demands happily.

"A-alright then," he replies in astonishment, as all the ponies and Sunset Shimmer walk over to him and, like Toby, hug him.

Geo begins to cry, as everybody besides him in the hug circle chant, "All is forgiven.....all is forgiven.....all is forgiven.....all is forgiven....."

"Alright, this is getting creepy now....." Geo admits with bulged eyes, as the chanting does not stop.

A New Show is brought to you by....

"Come here, Geo....you big Scottish hoss, you-"

"SONIK ANSWER QUESTION PLEASE," fred's hug attempt is interrupted by Geo calling on Sonik.

"Now that you have been kicked out of the Wonderbolts Academy, where will you go next? What will you do? What are the things that you will strive towards becoming?" He asks.

"Where I will go next, is Dairy Queen for some banana splits," Dust answers. "After that, I'll go back to Fluttershy's to get some shut-eye. I will strive towards becoming a better pony, and a great friend to all that are friends of mine. I will make it up to everybody, for all the mistakes that I have made."

"WILL YOU MARRY ME, LIGHTNING DUST?!?!" midnightshadow yells at the top of his lungs, causing everybody to laugh. EXCEPT Lightning Dust.

She shrugs. "Sure."

"Wait-WHAT?!" Fred questions.

"Why not?" Dust asks. "I already have friends. Why not have a lover, too?" She giggles. "Midnight's pretty cute.....as long as we get to have an ice cream wedding cake, I'm set!"

Paramedics are already tending to midnight by the time that sentence ends. Aiden the wolf pisses on his chest.

"Oh my Celestia!" Rarity screams in shock.

"Don't worry, lady Rarity," fred assures. "This type of stuff happens 6 times each broadcast."

"Again, we apologize to our other guests for not being able to talk to them too much this episode," Jason says with a frown.

"Why don't we have one of them on the show each week?" Geo suggests. "We can interview one, and then have another, then another, then another. MIGHT I SUGGEST PRINCESS TWILIGHT FIRST?" He asks with hopeful eyes.

"GIVE THAT MAN A STATUE!" Fred bellows in agreement.

"It's settled then," Jason grins, turning to Twilight. "Would you like to be on the show next week, Twilight?"

Twilight nods. "It will be my pleasure."

Paramedics are now tending to Geo as that sentence is finished, as the terms "#HUGITOUT", and "#ALLISFORGIVEN" are now trending.

A New Show is brought to you by....

The show returns, with the three co-hosts, and our nine guests for the night in a big line, standing side by side. They either have a hoof, or a hand on the pony or human next to them's shoulder. They begin kicking one leg, or forehoof, depending on who, into the air. They then switch legs, and continue to kick while "You Got A Friend In Me" plays-

Laughter. Dark, maniacal laughter is heard.

A lantern is lit, and we now are aware who the laughter came from.

Ellington.

He sets the lantern down on a small table next to him. He is rocking back in forth in a vintage rocking-chair. He also looks very much different from the last time we saw him. Whereas last time, he was wearing a fancy suit, now, he looks the complete opposite of fancy.

Now, he wears a vest that almost looks like one of a tourist, but it's not. It's imprinted with the vibrant pattern of blue, yellow, orange, and red. He has on a plain black shirt underneath it. He has on plain white pants, beige mini-boots, and to top it all off, a fedora....made of snake-skin.

"I talked last week.....of a dark age," Ellington speaks, with a slight Louisianian accent. "Tonight has proven me above all else....a martyr of hope. We seen a stereotypical Australian, talk about how he's gonna "uncover the truth behind A New Show"....." he chuckles. "WE'LL HE'S ALREADY OUTTA TIME! I've already dooo-ooonnee thaaa-aattt. "Steve Bazing"....is a gimmick. I'm not a gimmick......I am THE EATER OF WORLDS!

Seems we have a weddin' to be planned....." he giggles menacingly. "Let me be the first to congratulate the happy couple.....Lightning Dust and midnight.....sitting in a tree....K-I-S-S-I-N-G......AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA-BUT THAT'S CHILDISH, AIN'T IT?!?!? Speakin' of the children....one of these days.....them two is gonna have a baby.....I can only hope, THAT PARENTS...ya'll stop-lyyyiinnn', to ya children, and tellin' them, that monsters....aren't real....I SWEEEEEAAARRR, man....monsters.....are real.....I'm gonna prove it....and then, I'm gonna grab, every single one'a them children, ball 'em up, and shield 'em from the darkness-BECAUSE NO ELSE WILL!

......Follow.....the buzzards....."

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