The Girls

by Chelis


Day 3

"I'm going to be an Aunty!" The high pitched voice said.

"What do you mean Aunty? You two are not even related," The intelligent voice asked.

"Silly Twilight, Just because we are not biologically related, does not mean we are like family."

What are these voices talking about? I can't believe I am waking up for this.

The first thing I remembered waking up that day was a fruity smell, the kind that puts a smile on ones face. I cracked open an eye to see Dash cuddled up on my chest, sound asleep. Pinkie Pie and Twilight were towering above us, one in excitement, and the other in apparent worry.

"Morning girls."

"Morning Johnny, having fun I see?" Pinkie said with a laugh.

"What are you talking about?"

"What did you and Dashie do last night to be sleeping together?"

"Watched tv and went to sleep? What time is it?"

"5:30" Twilight answered.

"Yeap, time to make breakfast for you all," I said as I stealthily got up from underneath Rainbow Dash. As Pinkie Pie and Twilight watched, I gently sat her head back down on the pillow and took a breath of relief.

*mumble*

"No, don't go..." Rainbow said as she snuggled the pillow.

You're a strong man, you can handle the cute.

As I shook my head clear of the drowsiness, I went into the bathroom to throw some cold water on my face.

I have to find the other two girls today. That is: if they even show up. But with my luck, they will.

After my morning shower had been done, I creeped into my bedroom for a set of clothes while Rarity was asleep. I grabbed all that I need from my room and disappeared into the darkness of the hallway, not before closing the bedroom door. After getting dressed in the bathroom, I walked over to Dash: Who was still in that zone between asleep and awake, next to a dressed and ready Twilight and Pinkie. They were watching the television on near mute.

"Morning Dash."

"What are you *yawn* doing? Come back to bed with me," she pouted.

I felt like my heart is going to explode.

"Why do you want me to come back with you again?

"Because you are warm, Duh!"

Cute.

"As much as I would love that Dash, I have to get things ready for school."

"You're such an egghead," She said, as she playfully punched me on my shoulder.

"Get ready for school Rainbow, and wake up Rarity while you are up there."

As Rainbow Dash and Rarity took their Showers, I went to work making hash browns and pancakes though I was not alone in the kitchen.

Twilight entered the kitchen with a concerned look on her face, I knew why.

"There's nothing between us Twilight; I don't even remember sleeping with her."

"I know that. I'm worried if anything does happen, and when find the portal, then what?"

I wanted to drop the conversation. "My world isn't known for thinking 100 steps ahead, Twilight. Sorry."

It was an awkward break feast with the girls; all of them wanted to know what happened last night. It didn't take long for Rainbow Dash to spill the beans: "I woke up to see him shivering in his sleep, so I moved him so he can lay down. I had to share the blanket since it was the only blanket I can find. And I wouldn't have slept with him if some pony wouldn't stop kicking me," Rainbow Dash said, giving the death stare to Rarity.

Crisis Averted.

Still, I doubt I will ever get a chance to cuddle with my waifu ever again.

"Whats a waifu?" Pinkie Pie asked.

***

I looked at my phone's time as we all left the gates of my house: half-hour until class. Usually, it was a ten-minute walk to class, so I had no worries about being late.

Honestly, I felt like a million bucks. Waking up to Rainbow Dash cuddling my chest, and it being the last day before the weekend can do that to someone.

Feelsgoodman.

I gave the same rules to Pinkie and to Rarity like I did to Twilight and Rainbow Dash the day before, and reminded them to text in case they run into the rest of their friends.

Like the day before: The halls were crowded, but no sign of Fluttershy or Applejack. I did manage to introduce Rainbow Dash to her future teammates from the football team: many smiled with worry due to the fact coach usually gave the girls who tried out hell. Though if I wanted to know what hell was, it would be attempting to stop those guys from hitting on Rarity. They tried, but she blew them off.

First period went by nothing. Second and third? Still not a damn thing.

Fourth period and lunch went by, and still no sign of them.

...Maybe they aren't coming?

I had two classes left in the day: which were Calculus and Gym. I had a feeling Gym was where I would want to place my bet. I left Calculus class with still no sign of the others.

That was until..

"Watch out where you're going freak!"

"I'm S-sorry."

"What's wrong with you? Why do you have pink hair? Are you a whore or something freak?"

There's some asshole lacrosse motherfucker putting down a poor girl with pink hair.

>Pink hair

Welp, that's Fluttershy.

I ran over to the scene and stepped in front of Fluttershy; giving the Lacrosse player a shove to make sure he backed the fuck up.

"What the fuck is your problem ass wipe?"

"Well, look who decided to show his face without his cunt of a sister. Are you friends with this... thing?"

"And what if I am friends with her, Jackass? The fuck are you going to do?"

"How about I put you in your place? Like what we should have done last month."

I made a mistake, I didn't notice him reaching for his Lacrosse stick, and he decided to use it like a baseball bat. Normally, I would have ducked, but since Fluttershy was right behind me, I literately just dropped, to the floor, dragging Fluttershy down with me by her hair. She screamed in pain as I did that, though I probably saved her life, as I heard the vibrating sound of aluminum hitting the steel lockers above us.

"Stay down!" I commanded to the already tearing Fluttershy. As soon as she gave me the nod, I took off towards the Lacross player, managing to attempt to tackle him. Not only did I fail to take him down, but I was rewarded with a shot to the back with the aluminum stick. I shook off the shot and tried to force him to the ground. It was after the 5th or 6th shot from the stick I had to let go, and I ended up sitting against the lockers, with a throbbing pain in my back after taking that many whacks from the stick.

"You should have fucked that freshman man. We would still have a season, and I wouldn't have to put you in a coma right now."

I whispered to Fluttershy. "Run" over and over again, but she wouldn't move. She was just laying there crying in fear.

It looked bad, I was about to get fucked up here and now. Not a fun way to fuck up a Friday afternoon.

As I looked up at the Lacrosse player, I caught the sight of a fist wrapped in wraps impacting the fucker's face at full force, sending him flying.

Joshua Torres, you based motherfucker.

Joshua helped Fluttershy up gingerly as if she was a fragile little flower. The guy was literally on the verge of tears: It was like he met an angel.

"You ok?" he asked with a smile that looked painful.

"I am."

"Ok then, Id hate to see that beautiful smile go away."

She giggled and turned away embarrassed.

Thanks for Ignoring me, Asshole.

"I have to go, I have class. So what is your name?"

"I'm Fluttershy" she answered.

"I'll see you around Fluttershy. Stay beautiful," Joshua said as he let go of her hand and extended his hand to me

"Not bad for the captain of the boxing team," I said as he helped me up.

"Anything for the brother of the most beautiful girl in school," He said, talking about Jenna, of course. He whispered in my ear "Tell Jenna I said hi. Also, take care of the girls. Harm those girls, you will wish you had been dead," before he walked off, picking up his duffle bag on the way.

As I walked towards Fluttershy, she began to back away from me.

"I'm not going to hurt you, Fluttershy. I'm sorry about-"

I noticed that she wasn't looking at me backing in fear, but something behind me. Wasting no time, I give a mighty back kick that hit the lacrosse player on the groin. He dropped his stick and fell to the floor in pain. As he was down, I grabbed his shoes as a monument to my triumph. After leaving the player shoeless and on the floor, I grabbed Fluttershy's hand and led her away. I stopped after finding my way far from where I fought.

"Are you okay?" I asked

"Y-yes t-thank you," *sniff*

After formally introducing each other, I began to talk. "You must be new here. Are you lost?"

"A little.."

"Well, I'll help you find your way to wherever you need to go," I smiled in an attempt to reassure her.

"Do you think you could also h-help me with something else? P-please?"

"Anything," I replied.

The cute. I hurts so good!

"I also need help finding my friends.. if that's okay."

"I think I can help you with that," I answered.

"Really?!"

"You just have to find me after school, alright?"

Wait, better get this question off first.

"What class do you have next anyways?"

"Gym class I think."

Knew it, class with me.

What luck.

"Well, that's where I'm going too, so I'll take ya to class."

"T-Thank you," she said with a weak smile.

Shy and I went to the Gym, where hopefully, Applejack will be there.

Let's just hope she isn't a tough one to convince.

We entered the gymnasium with one task in mind: find Applejack and get the fuck out.

After telling Fluttershy to go the girl's locker room and search, I went into the men's locker room to get changed for gym. After ten minutes, all the students in the class were lined up for warm-ups. Fluttershy stood next to me, as I kept an eye out for a Stetson.

"Alright class! Today we play DODGEBAWL. Partner up!" screamed the coach.

I looked at shy and smiled. "Looks like we're going to be partners, Shy."

"O-okay."

All the students lined up in the middle of the gym, balls set out from left to right. The coach blew his whistle, and everyone ran for a ball. I managed to be lucky enough to stand right next to one.

"Fluttershy, stay behind me. I'll cover you."

She nodded in agreement.

Balls, balls everywhere.

I manage to dodge every ball thrown at me while protecting Fluttershy at the same time. How I did, it was beyond me. I whipped the ball and managed to take someone out as the person failed to catch the ball off his shoulders. Without a ball, the opposing team turn their attention to me.

"Uh oh."

Fuck.

You dumb ass.

A barrage of red, rubber balls came my way and I was hit by every single one.

I lied on the ground in defeat, like John Marston.

"..shit. Fluttershy? It looks like it's up to you."

*meep*

After I had stood back up, I placed a hand on Flutter's shoulder.

"You can do this, I believe in your Fluttershy."

Some dickhead decided it was a perfect opportunity to throw a ball at Fluttershy while she was distracted.

"Shy watch out!"

She caught the ball out of the air, which basically stopped the entire game dead. I stood there shocked.

"Way to go.. heh."

Fluttershy looked at the ball, and then looked at the other students.

"What's the worse she can do? haha!" someone on the other team taunted.

I could have sworn I saw something spark in her eyes.

"Nobody pushes me around!" she screamed.

"W-what?"

She whipped the ball, and it smack into the students face with a thunderous sound.

Daaaaaaamn.

Nigga got knocked the FUCK out.

Shy went on a rampage and knock everyone out of the game, including 10 of her own teammates. There was one person left standing on the other team.

Well shit.
Look who it is.

"A-applejack?" Fluttershy asked in surprise.

"Fluttershy? What are ya'll doin' here?"

"L-looking for Twilight and the others."

"Well shoot, I reckon we're here for the same thing," Applejack answered.

"This is not how you play the game of DODGEBAWL," Coach spat.

"Take five coach, I'll take it from here," I said, giving him a pat on the back.

He walked off mumbling something about 'damn kids these days' or something.

I didn't really care. Walking over to Flutters, I introduced myself to AJ.

"Hi there, you must be Applejack."

AJ adopted a suspicious look on her face.

"How'd ya know my name there partner?"

"Because I've heard about you from someone?" I answered.

"Oh? and just who might that be?"

"Fluttershy."

"But I did-" I covered her mouth with my hand.

"She did, right?"

I looked at Fluttershy, and she nodded weakly.

Applejack went face to face with me and looks into my eyes with a brow half cocked. "I know when someone's lyin'."

I took a big sigh."Look, I'll be honest. I know who you are because I have been helping your friends out for the past couple of days, okay?"

"Now that wasn't so hard, was it?" she grinned.

"Y-you know who we are?" Fluttershy asked in shock.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell your earlier, Fluttershy. I just didn't want to scare you away."

"Oh, it's o-okay," Fluttershy said.

"So you said you've been helpin' our friends?" asked Applejack.

"Yes I have. They're all staying with me right now. We all came to school today to look for the both of you."

"Makes sense I guess," Applejack answered.

Like a siren from the heavens, the bell rang for the last time.

"Thank God schools over. If you want to see your friends, come with me."

I lead the newly acquired AJ and Flutts outside to the waiting girls.

After 10 minutes of hugs and questions, I managed to get them walking home.

"This place is pretty dang weird," Applejack commented.

"You know, you're the first to say that out of all the girls," I smirked.

"Really? Well, mah point stands. I'm not really the city type," she answered defiantly.

"I can't blame ya, not many are the city type."

Three days, six shots to the back with an aluminum Lacrosse stick, eight hits to the body with rubber dodge balls, and a lot of awkward moments later, I finally had the the six together. Oh! And it was the weekend too.

"Okay girls, seeing as we're all here now," I said as I looked at all the girls seated together at the kitchen table. "We need to discuss what our next plan of action is going to be."

While the girls and Spike began to brainstorm ideas, I went to the kitchen to prepare some snacks.

"Well," Twilight spoke. "We all did appear at the school, so I think that would be the most likely place to look first."

"I agree," Rarity added.

"Me too!" Applejack joined.

"But, there's a problem Twi. School is closed for the weekend," I added.

"Oh yeah, that does sound like a problem," Twilight sulked.

"The only way we could get in, is if I break us in."

Rainbow Dash asked. "How?"

"It's pretty easy actually. There's always an unlocked window in the library. We'll sneak in through there. But, I'm the only one who knows my way around that school by heart. I'll have to get a diagram of the school's layout."

"How would that help?" Applejack asked.

"Well, we're gonna have to split up and search different parts of the school. Cover more ground?"

I began to pace back and forth, with a ton of ideas racing.

"So if I can get my hands on a diagram, it'll help the rest of you find your way around."

"Oooooh," all the girls said in unison.

I looked at the clock.

7pm.

"We'll head out at midnight to use the cover of darkness, sound like a plan?" I asked.

All of them nodded in agreement.

"Right, now I'm going to get supplies around for tonight. You girls just relax or prepare yourselves, whatever floats your boat."

I went into my bedroom to look for 6 pairs of dark colored clothing.

Teaching the mane 6 the joys of breaking and entering. Celestia would be so proud.

I wouldn't be surprised if one her magic bolts struck us down right now.

At that moment, the sound of a distant thunderstorm rumble could have been heard.

Uhh I was kidding, of course!

I continued to rummage through my closet and managed to stumble upon an old dusty box.

Holy shit. I haven't seen this thing in what? 12 years?

I blew the excess dust off the box and opened it up. Inside was my old switchblade and 6 Walkie talkies, save for a few other items from my childhood. I grabbed the talkies but stared down at my knife. I shrugged and grabbed it.

Never know man, shit could go south.

Better to be prepared than fucked in the ass if the situation ever reaches that level of shit.

After putting the knife in my waistband, I grabbed the talkies and headed out back to the girls.

"Hey, I found something old that might be of some use."

"What are those?" Twilight asked.

"They're Walkie talkies. We can communicate with each other even though we'll be separated. All you have to do is hit the button on the side and talk into it."

Pinkie picked one up and turned it on.

I grabbed the other so I could demonstrate how it worked.

"Go ahead Pinkie, talk into it," I said in encouragement.

"Equestria to Johnny! Johnny! This is Pinkie Pie calling Johnny!"

"I read you loud and clear pinks."

"They work!" Pinkie said with a laugh.

The rest of the girls picked up a talkie.

"Now keep those close by you at all times. If one of us finds the portal, give a shout over the coms."

They nodded.

I logged on to the computer and went online.

Google is my best friend.

And probably a good idea to delete my browser history while I'm at it.

I spent the next 20 minutes trying find a diagram of my school. It was tough to find and required a few sweeps through the school district's website until...

"Aha! Found one!"

The girls stood over me, watching me work on the computer.

"Great! Now how do we get the diagram?" Twilight asked.

"Easy."

I clicked the print button and printed out several copies.

"Woooah how'd you do that?" Pinkie Pie asked

"Magic n' shit," I replied with a cool tone.

"Oh right! silly me!"

I handed each of the girls a map of the school and one for myself. It was like I was preparing for the heist of a lifetime. Actually, I was excited about some adventure. Something told me if things still don't work out and I couldn't find the portal, I would not going back to school next week. At this point, I couldn't care less either. Spend time with girls from another galaxy or school? Failing school at this point is totally worth it.

Hell we might even get expelled after tonight.

***

I pulled up to the parking lot of the school and killed the headlights. I looked around the parking lot to see if anyone was still at the school. There was only one sole car in the parking lot aside from us.

Is.. is that the janitors car?

I thought it was, but I was not quite sure.

"Okay, are you girls ready?"

We all were dressed in black hoodies and pants, and I handed out stylish ski masks to the girls.

"If you're seen, pull these masks down your face, it'll cover you up pretty good."

With one last look around, I hop out of the car. The girls followed not far behind. We all snuck up to the side of the school, and I began to test the library windows by trying to open each one. After trying pretty much all of them, I managed to find the one that was unlocked.

"Got it, we're in."

I slid the window up and hopped down from the ledge.

"Okay, who's first?" I asked.

"Ah might as well," Applejack answered.

I gave her the boost up to the window, then Twilight, then Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and then finally Rainbow Dash.

"How are you getting in?" Rainbow Dash asked.

I took a few steps back, and prepared myself.

"Like this."

I ran up the wall, grabbed the window seal, and pull myself in.

After getting in the library, I scan around for any signs of life.

"Okay, we're clear.. move out."

The girls and I snuck out of the library and into the hallways.

"Alright, here's where we split up."

"Check the Gym and Cafeteria," I commanded Applejack. She nodded and ran off.

"Pinkie, you take the auditorium and the science wing."

"Roger that!" Pinkie Pie replied as she threw me a salute.

"Twilight, Fluttershy. You two check the Math and English wings."

They headed off towards the Math and English wings with a brisk pace.

"And that leave you me Dash. We'll check the upper levels of the school, and the nurses office."

"Hey, what about me!" Rarity whined.

"The music and art wings."

I responded to Rainbow Dash as Rarity ran off. "Okay, NOW it's just you and me, heh."

"I wouldn't have it any other way," she said as she gave me a playful shove.

"C'mon let's head out."

Dash and I ran down the hallway, and up the stairs to check the upper levels of the school.

***

"Now where in tarnation is this danged portal," I said to ma self as I looked all over for the portal. I would be the first to admit: I missed ma family and wanted to see them again. I searched both the cafeteria and gymnasium, as well as both locker rooms, still nothin'.

"Well no, luck here.. better head on ou-"

"You're coming with me missy," the stranger's voice told me.

I guess it was hard to take a gander at em'. All I remember was a arm grabbin' me and dragging me away.

"What in the hay?! Let go of me ya vermi-" That was all I could have said before the stranger covered my mouth with his hand.

***

"You're not very talkative, Mr. Bones." I told the funny skeleton in the science classroom.

I did not expect Mr. Bones to say anything. But he did! "That's because the ride never ends."

"Did you say something Mr. Bones?" I asked.

"No fun allowed."

"Fun?! Who said-Mmmph!" I couldn't finish what I wanted to say, because the grumpy meanie pants dragged me away.

***

"We've checked everywhere!" Twilight screamed in frustration.
.
I tried to encourage Twilight. "Don't give up Twilight! I'm sure we can find it."

"You're right Fluttershy. We just have to keep looking!"

"Not on my watch," said the mysterious voice.

My Anxiety started as soon as I heard the voice. "W-what was that!?"

"I don't know," Twilight answered.

The sound of a push broom echoes throughout the hallway.

"T-Twilight.. I'm scared," I said. I expected for her to say something. But she became silent.

"Twilight?" I asked.

Heh..heh..heh..

I screamed as loud as I could, I wanted to use the talking box that I was given, but the stranger grabbed my arm before I can get it, and dragged me somewhere.

***

What was that? Oh dear.. I hope the others are okay.

I worry about by friends. They tend to get themselves in trouble more often than not, and right now would not be the perfect time for another silly adventure.

I was currently searching the art department... If you can call it "art".

"Heavens.. some of this artwork is.. horrendous," I said out loud.

"Second," said the mysterious voice behind me.

I couldn't move, I was paralyzed with fear. Even as the mysterious figure dragged me away.

***

It didn't feel like everything was going according to plan.

Not at all.

I grabbed Dash's arm and stopped her.

"Hold on Dash."

I pulled the walkie out from my pocket.

"Girls? is everything okay?"

...
...
"Girls!"
...
...

"This isn't good."

"What's wrong?" Rainbow Dash asked.

I looked up at Dash, with concern on my face.

"They aren't answering."

I kept trying the coms, but still no reply.

"Girls? I need you to respond.. is everything okay?"

"You're next." came the voice from the com.

I immediately dropped the Walkie Talkie.

This cannot be happening! This cannot be happening!

What's wrong?!" Rainbow Dash asked in worry.

I tried to form words out of my mouth, but nothing came out.

"S-s..."

"Spit it out!" Rainbow Dash commanded

"...Scruffy."

"Who?"

"Let's go, now!" I screamed.

I grabbed Dash's hand and took off like a Kenyan to the nurse's office.

I locked the door behind me.

"You're hyperventilating! you need to snap out of it!" Rainbow said as she proceeded to slap me a couple of times.

The shots to the face managed to shake my head loose of the anxiety.

"Thank you, I needed that." I said.

The door handle starts to jiggle and we both jumped. I covered Dash's mouth and told her to be quiet. She nodded in understanding.
The knocks turned into banging, which caused me to grip the handle of my switchblade.

After a while, the banging stopped and what sound like walking was heard going away from the door.

"I-I think we're safe for now." I said relieved.

"That was close," Rainbow Dash said, a bit caught up with the excitement.

I laid down on one of the lounging chairs in the nurse's office. Rainbow Dash sat on the edge of one of the chairs.

"I have no idea what to do now," I said with a sigh.

Rainbow Dash and I spent the last half hour just sitting around, thinking of how to get out of there.

"I hope the others are okay," I said with a sigh

"I'm sure they're fine," Rainbow replied.

"We're being hunted down by the janitor. I don't think that qualifies as okay."

"Well, what's the worse he can really do?" she asked.

"Probably call the cops, but Scruffy? No, he's different."

"How so?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"He'll make sure you're never seen again. But I'm sure he's not that much of a threat really."

"Well, I feel safe with you," she said with a smile while placing her head on my shoulder.

Welp, better late than never to tell her how I feel about her.

I held her hand with a smile. She began to blush and turned away embarrassed.

"Hey Rainbow, there's something I need to tell you, I -"

Suddenly, the nurse's office door flew open and slammed against the wall. The sudden interruption forced Dash and I to abruptly end our intimate moment.

"IT'S TIME FOR THE SCRUFFENING!" He screamed.

"Oh for fuck sakes man!" I whispered.

I quickly grabbed Dash and hid in the darkness of the room.

"I know yer in here," he announced. He looking around but could not find us. The sound of the push broom he had with him intensified as well
.
I quickly looked around for something thick and heavy. Luckily, a metal tray with various medical supplies caught my eye.

Yeah I have a knife, but stabbing the janitor? That won't look good on any college application.

I quietly took off all the supplies in the tray and held it over my head. It wasn't that much of a wait for scruffy to pass by me in the dark.

*THWACK*

Scruffy's body went limp and dropped to the ground.

Welp, gotta make this quick.

"What are you doing egghead?!" Rainbow Dash screamed as I removed Scruffy's boots.

"I'll explain later. Let's go!" I shouted.

Grabbing Dash's hand, I bolted the fuck out of the nurse's office and down the hallway. I had no idea where I was running to, as long as it was away from him. I could have heard the faint echoes of an enraged Janitor down the hall. Someone stepped out in front of my path and I tried to stop in time, but to no avail. I crash into... Pinkie Pie?

"Pinkie! You're okay!" I screamed.

"Of course I'm fine, silly!"

My mind immediately thought of the others. "Where are the others?"

"Right here!" Twilight answered.

"What happened? Are you all okay?" I asked.

"We're fine darling, it's just that janitor I'm worried about." Rarity answered.

"Yeah, that vermin' took us all hostage! But thankfully, Pinkie managed to slip out of them ropes," AJ added.

"I'LL GET YOU DANG CHILDREN," Scruffy screamed. He didn't sound too far away this time.

Shit.

"Well, it's time we abort the mission girls. We're in way over our heads," I ordered.

We all make a dash to the library, and out the window we came in.

Everyone piled into the car, and I bolted out of the school parking lot, and out into the empty streets of the town.

"Phew, that was a close one. I barely even go to look around the school," I said.

"Same here," said an out of breath Twilight

"What do we do now?" lamented Fluttershy.

At this point, I really don't know. Unless Scruffy retires anytime soon, I won't have a shot at finding the portal after school hours.

And how awkward is it going to look if we did it during the school day?

No. I'll find a way, somehow.

"For now Fluttershy, we go home and rest."

Scruffy may have won this battle, but not the war. But, with my non-existent luck, I bet the portal isn't even in the school. That still wouldn't explain why the girls all appeared there.

It has to be in there somewhere, it HAS to. I just pray I find it before more ponies show up.

We finally arrive and slump through the backyard. The girls were in the same condition I was. I opened the door to find Spike waiting at our feet.

"So, how'd it go?" he asked as he tilted his head.

"Terrible. No luck, and we managed to get chased out as well," I answered

"Well, that sucks, I miss my scales," Spike whined.

Twilight picked him up and gave him a hug.

"I know you miss home Spike. We all do. We'll find the way home. I promise."

I felt really bad about the whole situation.

I mean it really wasn't my fault, but still.

Soon enough, everyone is going to start missing home.

I can't allow that. I won't fail these girls. I WILL get them home safe.

Giving myself a stretch and a yawn, I walked over to the couch and fell face first into it.

I flipped over to my back, and I speak to the girls as I did. "I don't know about you all, but I'm beat. I'm going to get some sleep."

"Yeah, I think it's time we all turn in," Twilight said as she yawned.

The girls, minus one Rainbow Dash, all headed upstairs.

"Goodnight you two. Don't make too much noise!" The girls said in laughter.

"Night girls."

Dash crawled onto my chest and managed to get herself comfortable.

"You know they are talking about us Dash every time you do this," I said.

"Shh," Rainbow Dash said. "Pillows don't talk."

She yawned and snuggled into my neck.

"Goodnight Egghead."

"Goodnight Dash," I said as I kissed her on the forehead. I closed my eyes for the final time, drifting off to that, temporary, pleasant, silence.

End of Day 3
End of Act I: "Equestrian Invasion."

Next Act: "The Life and Times of Faith, Paulina, Amelia, Roxy, Rowellina, and Trisha."
Next Chapter: "The Princess is here!"