//------------------------------// // The Chariots // Story: The Pony Games // by Eternal Flame //------------------------------// Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Rainbow Dash were finally together again. They tried to start a conversation, so they told each other what their journeys were like. Rainbow Dash had a rough time on the train ride. "Dumb- Bell and Hoops were teasing me all the two days journey to canterlot. Even at night. They teased me in my dreams. Once, Ember Blaze told the stallions to be quiet, and they did. But only for ten minutes, and when she was out of sight. They seemed to do what she told. But it's a different story for me, sadly." Rarity told the others about her journey. "Well, Aurora Star, the mare that was chosen before me, started talking to me. I'm not anywhere near allies with her, but we know each other better. I'd say we're acquaintances." "That's good and all, rarity, but.. Don't get too close to her. It will make it a lot harder for ya, sugarcube." Applejack said. "Yes, I understand, darling. The only allies I am going to accept is all of you." "Yeah," Rainbow dash said, "We'd be unstoppable.". "NO! Rarity! Rainbow Dash! We can't do that, don't you see? Because when we get everypony, only we will be left! And what will have to happen after that?!" "W-we will have to.. Kill each other." Rainbow dash murmured. "I couldn't do that if my life depended on it." "Why don't we say, we're not allies, but we will help if one of us get into trouble. Especially you, rainbow dash, you have got wings that can fly at the speed of sound. Do you agree with me?" Applejack questioned. "I agree." "Me too." "I'm in." They got out of the station and were escorted to the castle by peacekeepers. It towered above them. No one could see the top of it. It had huge stained glass windows everywhere, and it was decorated with gold and all kinds of expensive gems. The huge oak double doors were opened for them, and they walked into a grand ballroom. Several ponies were waiting for them. Some looked amazingly stylish while others.. Plain weird. Winter Darling introduced herself to the earth ponies and unicorns, and welcomed them all. "These are your stylists. There are six. Let's get you introduced to them, and then you can go to the dressing rooms. Okay, this is Sunlit storm. He's taking the male pegasi. And this is sapphire bolt. She's taking the pegasi mares." Rainbow dash looked at her stylist. She was navy, with turquoise hair with white streaks in it. She had quite a similar style to Princess Cadence's, except it wasn't as long. She was a very striking mare. Rainbow Dash was sure that she would be a good stylist. The pegasi were led off by the stylists, rainbow dash mouthing goodbye to the others. Winter darling carried on speaking. "Okay. The Stylists for the unicorns are Indigo rain and starlight. Indigo Rain for the Mares, Starlight for the Stallions." Rarity examined indigo rain. She was a Bluish Purple, with white Markings and a white mane. She had a hairstyle which was short and wavy. She looked fairly similar to rarity, as rarity was the same colours as her but instead of having a white mane and purple fur, she had purple mane and white fur. She had just enough time to say a quick goodbye before she was led away by Indigo Rain. "And lastly, for the stallion earth ponies, Lucky Charm, and for Mares, Sunset Sketch. See you later." Applejack and pinkie pie were led off by a handsome looking Stallion. He was yellow, and had a green mane which looked a bit like Vinyl Scratch's, but shorter. He led them away down a corridor to the dressing rooms. Rainbow dash and Ember Blaze looked amazing. They were wearing black outfits that looked a bit like a ninja's, and their eyes were outlined in black. Rainbow dash had her hair in a long, complicated side plait, with black ribbons tied in it, hanging loose. Ember Blaze matched rainbow dash. She looked deadly, yet beautiful. Their chariot was also black, and it was pulled by a navy griffin. This was nothing short of awesome. Rarity was in a silver gown and had a crown on her head. She looked very grand and regal in it. Aurora star was in the same, but it was golden instead of silver. Their chariot was red, decorated with gold and silver. A dragon was pulling it. It was pure white. Rarity felt like a queen in her clothes and around the carriage. Applejack was dressed in a dress that she hated, but looked amazing in. The dress had sunflowers on it, her hair was let loose and sunflowers were weaved into her hair. She was super grumpy about wearing that outfit. Especially because they wouldn't let her wear her cowboy hat. Pinkie pie had a similar dress to applejacks's. It was pink (yaaay) but had no balloons (awwww.) her dress had pink water lilies on it. Her hair was straightened a bit so it was wavy, and it had water lilies in it too. The chariot was being pulled by Two tall ponies, both of them yellow. They looked like a flower garden. Just before they set out onto the chariots, Photo Finish came to take individual photos. After some "No. You must look like zees" and a bit of "move your hoof a leetle beet to ze left," Photo Finish left and it was time to start the parade. The chariots started parading round the pathway. Confetti was everywhere. Everypony loved the outfits- especially the pegasi in the black carriage. They stood out the most. When they finally stopped, a deafening voice stopped all the photos, whistling, shouting and applause. "WELCOME TO THE PONY GAMES, AND MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOUR."