The next morning, River slowly aroused and blinked the sleepiness from her eyes. The Doctor was awake of course, and his companion sat next to him, her eyes wide open. River groaned
"Am I the only pony here who needs sleep?" River mumbled. The Doctor chuckled.
"Perhaps." said the Doctor. Ditzy was hungry. She wanted muffins. Ditzy immediately perked up at the thought of muffins. She tried not to salivate, and shook the thoughts of food away, but her stomach protested, and growled voraciously.
"Am I the the only pony who's starving?" asked Ditzy, mocking River's tone. River glared at her.
"Where are we going to find food? Do muffins grow on trees?" River asked. Ditzy pondered this.
"YES." said Ditzy. River facehoofed. The Doctor got between the mares and laughed.
"Easy there, fillies! Muffins may not grow on trees but I'm sure berries do. I'll go collect some. Don't worry Ditzy, I'll be back." said the Doctor. Ditzy crossed her arms.
"I can take care of myself..." Ditzy mumbled as the Doctor left the tree. Ditzy laid down on the soft leafy floor and let her thoughts drift. Would she tell the Doctor about experiment 101285? About Ocarina? Oh Celestia, where did she put the file? Should she burn it? What about her? Clearly she's some kind of danger to Equestria, or even the Doctor! Maybe she should kill herself...a clattering noise was heard from the outside of the tree. Ditzy hadn't even noticed River left the shelter. She returned with a large stick. Ditzy jumped out to see what River was up to.
"River? What are you doing?" asked Ditzy. River began to draw in the sand.
"Making a plan." said River bluntly. Ditzy cocked her head.
"For what?" asked Ditzy. River rolled her eyes.
"To capture Discord if course." said River. Ditzy immediately perked up.
"Oh! Can I help?" asked Ditzy. River thought about this. Ditzy batted her crooked eyes cutely.
"Please?" Ditzy asked. Suddenly River smirked.
"Oh yes. You can be the bait."