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// Chapter 4: Rarity's big plan (Apple Bloom) 
// Story: The Spread 
// by Radioactive Cheese 
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	"It went well. We had a minor set-back, but we're fine." Octavia told us.
"What kind of set-back are we talkin' 'bout here?" asked Applejack.
"Oh nothing much." Octavia turned to Pinkie, "Just that somepony wanted to have fun."
"Hey!" retorted Pinkie Pie, "In my defense, I haven't had any fun in months! Give me a break will you!" I couldn't help but be amazed. I've never seen Pinkie this upset before. "Is it a crime to have fun at a time like this? I'm pretty sure that under these circumstances, we all need a little fun. I've been trying to make you all smile, but I never had the chance to make me smile." 
"ENOUGH!" Rarity yelled at them. "Let's just pay attention to the task at hand. Octavia, did you and Pinkie get food?"
"Yes, we did. I even got us some medical supplies."
"Good, keep them in your saddle bags." I was confused. Why would Rarity not want us to have food?
"I don't understand." Octavia said.
"We're going to be leaving soon. It's part of my big secret plan that I've been hiding from you all." Rarity brought in a map and placed it on a table.

"Here's the plan:" Rarity started, "We're going to be leaving the shelter and head to Canterlot. Before we entered this shelter, I heard rumors about scientists trying to find a cure there. I also heard that Twilight might be there, but we can worry about her later. The main goal is to find that cure. It won't be easy though. If ponies are still alive there, I'm sure that they'd have it guarded. We all know that the government likes to keep things hidden until the last minute."
"Hold on a sec Rarity." Applejack interrupted. "Awe, why'd ya stop her sis? it was gettin' good." I thought.
"How are we gon' get to Canterlot? In case ya haven't heard, all of the train stations are down."
"I know that, Applejack. That's why we're not going by train. We are going by hoof. It will be difficult, but it's not impossible."
"But it will take days to get there by hoof. We'd run out of food by the time we're halfway there." said Applejack.
Rarity just gave a small grin. "That won't be a problem." She took out a big box of ammo and two pistols and a machete. "I've been saving these for this day. You see Applejack, not all of us are leaving. Some of us will have to stay behind."
"Are you crazy? Who in their right mind would wanna stay behind?" asked Applejack.
"That's a good question, Applejack. But let me inform you that it's not a choice, it's an order. You and Big Mac are staying. I'll even add in Octavia as a bonus. The food you and your brother gathered yesterday will be all you'll get. So make it last. Octavia, I'm going to need your saddle bag for when we leave."
"Hold it right there!" I said. I didn't want to talk back to our leader, but this is just plain ridiculous. "There is no way I'm leaving without mah family! Either they go with us, or I'm not goin'!" Rarity just stared at me with disappointment in her blue eyes. She gave a sigh and walked towards the door. "What're you doing?" I asked.
"Alright, change of plan. Applejack can come with us. Time Turner, you take her place and stay with Big Mac and Octavia."
"Now hold on just a minute! When I said mah family, that includes Big Mac." I replied. Rarity stared at me for s a few seconds, then replied.
"Very well, Big Mac can come with us. Better yet, we'll all go. Now let's hurry up before anything-" There was a loud banging at the door. I backed up towards Applejack. She grabbed me in a tight grip to keep me secure. The banging continued.
"They've found us!" informed Octavia. Rarity picked up one of the pistols on the table with her magic and aimed it at the door.
"All of you, go! Except you two. Big Mac, Applejack, you stay with me and defend the perimeter. The rest of you, go out through the emergency exit." Rainbow Dash led us to the emergency exit. All it was, was a trap door that led underground. We all went down, one by one. As I went, I turned around and saw the door bust down. Applejack, Rarity, and Big Mac started firin'. That was the last I saw of them before Rainbow Dash closed the latch.