//------------------------------// // Are You Ready, Kids? // Story: Squarepants are Magic // by yodajax10 //------------------------------// Squarepants are Magic Princess Celestia was standing outside on her balcony. Everything was peaceful, but Celestia couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was wrong. All of a sudden, dark clouds loomed over Equestria. Princess Celestia looked confused at first, but then shrugged it off. She then heard the voice of her sister, Princess Luna. “Celestia!” said Luna, frantically running up to her. “Celestia!” “Dear sister, what is it?” asked Celestia, concerned. “We have trouble.” Said Luna. Later, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna were with the guards. “We’ve searched everywhere, Your Highness.” Said one of the guards. “He’s nowhere to be found.” “Keep searching!” said Celestia. “Let no guard sleep until he’s brought back here.” “Yes, your highness.” Said the guard as he and the other guards continued their search. Celestia looked down. “Is something troubling thou?” said Luna. “I just have no idea what to do now.” Said Celestia. “I can’t believe this is happening.” “No idea what to do now, hmm?” said a voice. “I might have some ideas,” Celestia and Luna turned around and saw some kind of shadowed figure. “You!” said Celestia in anger. “How did thee get this sort of magic?” Luna demanded. “It is of no concern of yours,” said the figure. “All that matters is that I now have powers, more than you can possibly imagine.” “Cease this at once!” Celestia commanded. “There must be something we can do about this!” “Sorry, but for too long, everypony has shunned me,” The figure said as his hand began to glow. “But no more,” The figure cackled as he then fired his blast as Celestia. Celestia woke up in her bed in a cold sweat. “Celestia,” said Luna, peeking in Celestia’s bedroom and walking over to her. “Is something wrong? I heard thou talking in thy sleep.” Celestia sighed in relief. “It was only a nightmare, Luna.” Said Celestia, smiling. She then looked out her balcony. “But I’m afraid that now is the time.” “The time?” asked Luna. “Yes,” said Celestia. “The fears I was having are now starting to come true.” She turned to Luna. “Remind me in the morning to have the guards send a letter to Twilight Sparkle.” “I will take care of that, dear sister.” Said Luna. “Hopes that you will sleep well.” “Thank you,” said Celestia as Luna left. Celestia laid her head on the pillow, planning what may happen the following day before sleep claimed her. The sun rose up in Ponyville, and inside Ponyville’s Library, Princess Celestia's most faithful student, Twilight Sparkle was just waking up from her sleep. She then stretched and yawned, smiling like any other day. “It’s a beautiful day,” said Twilight. “Isn’t it, Spike?” Twilight looked down to her baby dragon assistant, Spike, sleeping in his little basket. Twilight smiled warmly at Spike. He looked so peaceful sleeping. “Come on, Spike.” Said Twilight. “It’s time to wake up!” Spike didn’t hear Twilight as he continued sleeping. Twilight then had a mischievous look in her eye. “You better get up soon, or the tickle monster’s gonna get ya!” Twilight then began to tickle Spike. Spike then started laughing in his sleep. “Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Come on! Quit it, Rarity!” laughed Spike. Twilight looked confused as she stopped tickling. “Rarity?” Twilight asked. “Twilight?” Spike yelped as he instantly woke up. “Uh, hi, Twilight!” Spike said as he quickly hugged Twilight like he did every morning. “Nice weather we’re having, huh?” Spike quickly hurried downstairs as Twilight rolled her eyes and giggled. She then walked downstairs as Spike was dusting the library. Twilight then noticed the picture of her, Spike as well as the rest of Twilight's friends, including the honest Applejack, the loyal yet radical Rainbow Dash, the generous yet dramatic Rarity, the kind-hearted Fluttershy and the happy-go-lucky pony of laughter, Pinkie Pie. Twilight couldn't help but sigh. "What art thou sighing about, m'lady?" Spike asked, jokingly while continuing to dust. "I was just thinking about the first time we went to Ponyville. Twilight replied. "I first didn't think that making friends would be the best idea, but here I am, having the time of my life almost everyday." "Yeah," Spike said, pulling a very dirty book out to clean. "It doesn't get any better then this." But all of a sudden, tentacles popped out of the book and grabbed Spike's head. "Hey!" Spike yelled through muffling. Twilight gasped when she saw Spike in trouble. "Hold on!" Twilight called as she grabbed the book. "I got you!" Twilight quickly yanked the book of Spike's head. "Are you okay, Spike?" Twilight asked. "Yeah," Spike said as Twilight helped him up. "But what in the hay was that about?" "What the hay indeed?" said a low voice. Then out of the book popped out some kind of chaotic creature Twilight knew too well. "Discord!" Twilight said, annoyed. "Master of Chaos, guilty!" Discord finished with a smirk. Discord as mentioned, was once the evil lord of Chaos, once ruled Equestria in his palms, but now, thanks to Fluttershy's kindness, he was on good terms with the pony folk and is determined to change his ways...even if it was taking time. "So, what brings you here?" Twilight asked while putting the books away. "Oh, I was just getting ready for my vacation, sometimes messing around with you time to time can get so exhausting..." Discord replied as he pulled Twilight's cheeks and pretended to faint on her, much to her annoyance. "And I was looking through your books to see if I could find one on the ocean so I know what I'm prepared for." "It's over there," Twilight answered, pointing to a shelf of books on the ocean. Discord hopped over to the shelf and pulled out a book. "Oooh! This is just what I need. Well, ta-ta!" Discord said, as it looked like he was going to jump through the floor, but he jumped through it literally with a splash. Discord popped his head out again as he tossed a book to Twilight. "Also, spoilers!" Discord laughed. "She gets dumped." Twilight's jaw dropped in shock and anger as Discord disappeared with a taunting laugh. Twilight took a deep breath. "Give it time, give it time." Twilight muttered. She then all of a sudden heard a flaming burp. She knew what that meant, it was a message. Twilight walked over to Spike. “Who is the message from, Spike?” Twilight asked. Spike looked at the letter. “It’s a message from Princess Celestia.” Said Spike as he handed the letter to Twilight. Twilight looked at the letter and read. “Dear, Twilight Sparkle, I would like you and Spike to come to Canterlot as soon as possible. There is something we must discuss.” Twilight looked at the letter a bit concerned. “Well, Spike,” said Twilight. “It looks like we’re going to Canterlot.” Twilight Sparkle along with Spike soon got on the next train to Canterlot. “So why do you think the Princess needs us, Twilight?” asked Spike. “I don’t know, Spike.” Said Twilight. “But I hope it isn’t anything bad.” Twilight and Spike soon made it to the city of Canterlot. It looked peaceful as always, but now was not the time to admire Canterlot, for things had to be discussed. Twilight soon arrived in the castle along with Spike as they met up with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. “Hello, Twilight. It’s good that you’re here.” said Celestia as she nuzzled her student. “Thank you, Celestia.” Twilight nodded. She turned and saw Luna hugging Spike and playfully ruffling his scales, making him laugh. Twilight smiled at the sight. Luna was getting closer to everypony since she reformed and letting out more of her playful side, and seeing her do that with Spike was even more precious. But she quickly turned her attention to Celestia. "So, what's going on?" Celestia looked over at her balcony, looking a little worried. “Is something wrong?” Twilight asked. "Well, you know Discord has recently been reformed, right?" Celestia asked. "Noticed," Twilight muttered under her breath. “Well, I had a vision.” Said Celestia as she looked at Twilight. “It involves…Discord’s brother.” Twilight’s eyes widened in fear as Spike’s jaw dropped. “D-discord’s brother?” Twilight stammered in fear. “How is that possible?” “It goes back when me and my sister defeated Discord.” Said Luna. "And after I was banished onto the moon." “That’s right.” Said Celestia. “When I found him, he didn’t show any signs of power, but he refused to listen to us, seeing how he was related to Discord, we had no choice than to lock him in an underground dungeon, and that’s where he stayed ever since, not a word was spoken from him for years.” “But what about Discord?” Spike asked. “He’s reformed now, can’t he do something?” “He tried shortly after being reformed,” said Celestia. “But Strife wouldn’t turn or speak to him. Discord doesn't really like to talk about him. I just don’t know what’s going through Strife’s mind, but whatever it is; it’s not going to be good. I don't even think the Elements of Harmony could stop him.” “So, what can we do?” Twilight asked, looking up to her mentor. "Well," said Celestia, smiling at Twilight. "You've been a wonderful student, Twilight. I think that it's time you aquire an apprentice." Twilight was startled. "An apprentice?" asked Twilight. "For me?" “Yes, and for the last few months, I know the one being that's just right for you to train.” Said Celestia. “But now, I believe is the time to summon him. Luna?” “I’m ready, dear sister.” Said Luna. Celestia and Luna then touched their horns with each other as a bright light shined through both of them. Twilight and Spike both watched this with awe. Meanwhile, inside the pineapple home of one SpongeBob Squarepants, his alarm clock was almost ready to go off. It then struck 6:00 as his foghorn alarm went off. SpongeBob immediately woke up with a scream. "No!" SpongeBob yelled. "I don't wanna go back in the wringer! Not the wringer!" SpongeBob quickly looked around and sighed. "It was only a dream." SpongeBob then looked down to his pet snail, Gary. “Gary,” SpongeBob said Gary. “I think you should call the doctor, ‘cause I feel so good I think it’s contagious! Woo-hoo!” “Meow,” said Gary. “You said it, Gary!” said SpongeBob. “Another day of the sunshine, another day of the blue sky, and another day of being ready!” After getting his stuff together, SpongeBob happily ran out the door to the Krusty Krab. “I’m ready! I’m ready! I’m ready! I’m ready!” SpongeBob said to himself. Then a rock opened up to reveal SpongeBob's best starfish friend, Patrick Star. “Go get ‘em, SpongeBob!” Said Patrick before he accidentally fell in his house. Yes, things are usually peaceful with SpongeBob Squarepants, with his other friends, including his grouchy neighbor Squidward Tentacles, the undersea Texas squirrel Sandy Cheeks and his money-loving but good-hearted boss, Mr. Krabs. But on this day, SpongeBob didn't know that someone was up to no good. Plankton from the Chum Bucket, Mr. Krabs' very tiny business rival and arch-enemy. Inside the Chum Bucket, Plankton was putting on a little puppet show. "'Hello! I'm Mr. Krabs. What a beautiful day to count money when I could be sharing it!" Plankton started, imitating Mr. Krabs. "And I'm SpongeBob! I love everything except Plankton, he can go out of business for all I care!" Plankton continued, imitating SpongeBob. "Wait, he already has! Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!" Plankton grinned. "But all that is going to change!!! Karen! Lasers!" Karen, Plankton's computer wife, had a laser installed and vaporized the Mr. Krabs and SpongeBob puppets. "How was that?" Karen asked. "Hmm," Plankton said, looking at the puppets. "Not bad, but needs more acid. And a dinosaur army. DEFINITELY a dinosaur army." "Still holding onto that idea, huh?" Karen snarked. "What? It was a very lousy defeat, I was angry and-and it was a pleasantly malicious thought that just stuck!" Plankton spoke. "But now it's time to make one fantasy a reality at a time!" Plankton leaped up on a ladder and pulled out a telescope, in it, he could see SpongeBob running to the Krusty Krab. “Going to the Krusty Krab are we?" Plankton laughed. "Well, don’t worry, we BOTH are!” “Plankton,” said his computer wife, Karen. “What ‘evil plan’ that is obviously going to fail are you up to?” “I’m glad you asked, Karen.” Plankton said, grinning evilly. “If I can hide myself inside Square-Bob, I’ll get into the Krusty Krab and the Krabby Patty formula will finally be mine! Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!” “Oh, that will end well.” Said Karen, sarcastically. “You’ll see, Karen.” Said Plankton as he got inside of a cannon. “Be sure to fire and aim!” “Whatever,” said Karen. She then started to aim at SpongeBob through the window. “Ready…aim…Fire!” Plankton commanded. Karen then pulled the string for Plankton to go flying towards SpongeBob…only for him to hit the window that wasn’t open. “Karen!” Plankton said, annoyed. “Oops,” said Karen. “Just make sure the window’s open this time!” said Plankton. “Yes, your highness.” Said Karen. Plankton got himself inside the cannon again as Karen aimed for SpongeBob. “Ready…aim…Fire!” Plankton commanded. Karen pulled the string for Plankton to go flying towards SpongeBob for real this time…only to have him hit the wall. “My mistake.” Said Karen. “Oh, let me do it!” Plankton screamed in anger, not wanting to injure himself again. Plankton then took the cannon outside and got inside it. “Alright now,” said Plankton, getting situated and aiming at SpongeBob. “Ready…aim…Fire!” Plankton yelled as he pulled the string for him to officially get inside SpongeBob’s head now, no joke, for absolute real…only to have him hit the top of the restaurant. Plankton then accidentally slid off the Krusty Krab only to land in one of SpongeBob’s holes. Plankton then dusted himself as he then realized where he was. “I did it!” Plankton said to himself. “I’m inside the sponge-kid! My plan so far is a success! The Krabby Patty formula is as good as mine!” SpongeBob walked inside the Krusty Krab, still feeling giddy as ever. He then spotted Squidward working at the cash register. “Howdy-doo, Squidward!” SpongeBob said before going inside the kitchen. “Have any pleasant dreams last night?” “Oh, yes,” Squidward said as SpongeBob walked in the kitchen before he finished. “You weren’t in them.” SpongeBob was getting situated in the kitchen as Plankton was snickering to himself. “All I have to do now is see how SpongeBob prepares a Krabby Patty and I’m in the clear, baby!” But then, something around SpongeBob began to glow. “Huh?” Plankton said. “What’s this?” SpongeBob also noticed he was glowing. “Uh, Squidward?” SpongeBob started to say. “Squidward, I think-“ SpongeBob didn’t finish as he disappeared in a flash of light and magic dust with Plankton still inside him. Back in Equestria, the bright light continued shining in the throne room from Celestia and Luna’s horns. Twilight and Spike were continuing to watch as the light started to dimmer as well as lower to the floor. The light fully dimmed down as Twilight, Spike, Celestia and Luna finally saw the figure before them. SpongeBob then started to shake himself off a bit. “Whoa,” said SpongeBob. “That was a little weird, I mean where did tha-” SpongeBob stopped when he looked and saw where he was. He noticed the two alicorns, unicorn and baby dragon looking at him. “AAAAUGH!” SpongeBob screamed, jumping back. “Wha-wha-what’s going on?! Don’t eat me!” Celestia walked towards him smiling. “Relax,” Celestia said, giggling. “We’re not going to harm you. But, we do need you for something.” “Okay, SpongeBob, calm down.” said SpongeBob to himself. “Try to relax, try to relax. Ah-ha! This is a dream! I now know what I have to do! Close my eyes and this will all go away.” SpongeBob closed his eyes for a few seconds and opened them up again, and saw that he was back in the Krusty Krab. “It-it worked!” said SpongeBob. “I’m back in the Krusty Krab!” Mr. Krabs then opened the kitchen door. “SpongeBob!” He said. “What’s holding them up those patties?” “Oh, I’ll get right to it, Mr. Krabs!” SpongeBob said, happily. “But for some reason I had this strange dream being surrounded by colorful ponies.” “What are you talking about?” said Mr. Krabs. “That was no dream, boy, THIS is the dream!” “Wha-?” SpongeBob asked in confusion. “Hey buddy, are you okay?” Spike asked popping up in front of him. The kitchen then changed into the throne room. SpongeBob screamed in horror as he jumped up and held onto one of the pillars. “It’s alright, young one.” Celestia called from below the pillar. “You don’t need to worry, please come down.” SpongeBob looked down at the Princesses and Spike. “Alright,” SpongeBob stammered. He slowly slid down from the pillar. “So, what’s going on, here?” “I will explain momentarily,” said Celestia. “Right now, I must feel we should introduce ourselves. I am Princess Celestia and-” Celestia was cut off by seeing the sight of SpongeBob who bowed before her. “I apologize, your highness.” said SpongeBob, looking up. “I didn’t know you were royalty.” “That’s quite alright,” Celestia giggled. “This is my sister, Luna, and this is Twilight Sparkle.” Twilight walked towards SpongeBob, she was stunned, she never saw a creature like SpongeBob before. But she shook that thought off and held her hoof out to shake. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr….” said Twilight, still confused. “Squarepants is the name, SpongeBob Squarepants!” SpongeBob said smiling as he and Twilight shook hands/hooves. Twilight, still looking weirded out by SpongeBob’s appearance introduced her assistant. “And this is Spike,” said Twilight. “Hey, sorry I scared ya.” said Spike as he and SpongeBob shook hands/claws. “No biggie, I can get scared easily.” said SpongeBob, grinning. “Now, I feel we must discuss why you are here.” said Celestia. She, Luna, Twilight and Spike walked down the hallway as SpongeBob followed from behind. However, nopony noticed that Plankton climbed out of one of SpongeBob’s holes. “Oh, man!” said Plankton. “What happened here?” Plankton looked behind and saw SpongeBob walking with the princesses. Plankton’s eye widened. “Who the Davey-?” said Plankton in confusion. He quietly followed them out of the throne room and upstairs to the balcony. “We have summoned you here for a purpose.” said Celestia. “There is some sort of evil force that is determined to take over our land. A creature by the name of Strife may be planning the downfall of our world, but I have sensed that you are the one who can help us against Strife.” SpongeBob looked over the balcony, and had a determined look on his face. “Okay,” said SpongeBob. “I will do what I can to help.” “I am glad you accept.” said Celestia. She then used her magic to levitate a book and wand to SpongeBob. “This wand is filled with magic, you must learn how to control it with this book.” said Celestia. “Wow,” SpongeBob said, gazing at the wand and book. “This is pretty swell. But, uh, am I going to get a teacher or someone?” “Yes,” Celestia nodded. “Twilight Sparkle will teach you.” “Alrighty then!” said SpongeBob as he stood next to Twilight, smiling. Twilight however, still looked concerned. “You will teach SpongeBob everything he has to know of magic, right?” Celestia asked Twilight. Twilight looked at the floor at first, but then looked up at Celestia. “I will.” said Twilight. “Good,” said Celestia as she and Luna bowed. “Now me and Luna must bid you farewell for now.” “Thank you,” said Twilight, as she bowed too, followed by Spike and SpongeBob. She then walked out of the castle, with Spike and SpongeBob with her. "Wait," said SpongeBob. "Is this air?" "Yeah," Spike said. "Well, how can I breath out of water?" SpongeBob asked. Spike thought for a second. "I don't know," Spike shrugged. "Magic, I guess." Plankton had saw and heard the whole thing. “So, SpongeBob has to defeat some evil creature that threatens this whole world?” Plankton asked himself. Plankton then flipped out. “Oh, come on! That stupid square thing has to come in and ruin every villain’s chances for glory!” Plankton then realized something. “Wait, wait a second here, this is perfect! That kid is my ultimate ticket to power!” Plankton watched SpongeBob walking with Twilight and Spike. “He may be able to keep me from a recipe to a burger, but keeping a whole other world safe from destruction, he’ll be flatter than a frying pan!” Plankton laughed to himself. “Once I get Strife on my side, the formula will be all mine!" Plankton continued to laugh evilly, until he got stepped on by a pony. Once Plankton tried to get up, he continued to get stepped on numerous times. "Well, since this place also doesn't respect the little guys, it will too feel my wrath!" Plankton yelled out. "What else does this town have that is deserving of pain?" "Mary Weather!" called a male voice. "Mary Weather!" The voice belonged to a stallion who was carrying flowers. "Yes, Blue Eyes?" asked a beautiful mare by the name of Mary Weather. "I brought you these flowers, they match your eyes," said Blue Eyes. "Oh, Blue Eyes," Mary Weather spoke in a loving voice. "Mary Weather," Blue Eyes whispered. Plankton was watching all of this, and he started to sweat. "In fact," Blue Eyes spoke. "This day gets better!" Blue Eyes pulled a box from behind his back and knelt down to Mary Weather, while Plankton started to gag and wheeze. "Will you...marry me?" Blue Eyes asked as he opened the box revealing a diamond ring. Mary Weather gasped in surprise, while everypony went "Awwwwwww," "Yes! Yes, I will marry you, Blue Eyes!" Mary Weather shouted in happiness. "Mary Weather!" Blue Eyes shouted, happily. "Blue Eyes!" Mary Weather also shouted. "Mary Weather!" Blue Eyes shouted again. "Blue Eyes!" Mary Weather shouted once more. Plankton was speechless at what he saw. Three Minutes Later... Once Plankton was almost done throwing up in a nearby river, he spoke weakly before throwing up again. "This place...needs to burn..." Meanwhile, SpongeBob was still walking with Twilight and Spike. “Hey, Spike?” SpongeBob asked as he got Spike’s attention. “I want to apologize of being scared of you at first.” “Ah, forget it.” said Spike, smirking as SpongeBob smiled. “So, is Equestria a very safe place to be?” asked SpongeBob. “Well...sort of...if you leave out the forest that’s inhabited with dangerous monsters.” “Oh,” said SpongeBob as his eyes widened. “But don’t worry, with me, Twilight and the rest of our friends, you’ll be well out of harm’s way.” said Spike. “Ooh!” SpongeBob said. “Well, I can’t wait to meet your friends! Maybe we could do stuff together.” “Well, you can do some stuff with our friends,” said Twilight. “But you have to remember what you’re really here for.” “Oh, right.” SpongeBob remembered. “Stopping an evil creature from ending the world as we know it. Whoo, don’t know how that slipped my mind.” “That’s right,” said Twilight as the three of them got on a train. “So this is something you have to take seriously.” “Oh, come on, Twilight.” said Spike as they sat down. “SpongeBob just got here, let’s have him get settled here and get to know him better.” Spike looked towards SpongeBob. “So…” said Spike. “So…?” asked SpongeBob. “...How does life treat you?” asked Spike. “Well…” SpongeBob started to say. A Half-Hour Later… The train then made a stop in Ponyville. “And that is what my life is like!” SpongeBob finished. Twilight was fast asleep and Spike’s eyes were still open, yet a little bloodshot. “Wow,” said Spike. “That...that’s something. What do you think, Twilight?” Twilight woke up from a snore. “Huh?” Twilight asked, rubbing her eyes. “Oh, yeah, sure.” Sooner or later, Twilight, Spike and SpongeBob were now walking in Ponyville. “So, what are your friends like here?” asked SpongeBob. “What are they like?” “Well-" Spike started to say. All of a sudden, SpongeBob was tackled by what he thought looked like a pink blur. But he saw that it was a friend of Twilight and Spike, Pinkie Pie. “Would a simple hello be plenty?” Twilight muttered, putting her hoof to her head. “HithereI’mPinkiePiethereasonIintrouducedmyselfisbecauseIneversawyoubeforebutanywaywhatkindofcreatureareyoubecauseyoudon’tlooklikeaponytomean-” Pinkie Pie started. “Pinkie!” Twilight put a hoof in Pinkie Pie’s mouth. “Please calm down, I think you’ve scared him!” “No, Twilight.” said SpongeBob. “It’s alright, I got this.” SpongeBob got up and smiled at Pinkie Pie. “Hi, I’m SpongeBob Squarepants!” said SpongeBob reaching his hand out. “Hi, I’m Pinkie Pie!” said Pinkie Pie as they shook hands/hooves. “Did I say that already? Maybe...yeah, I did!” “It is a pleasure to meet you, Pinkie Pie!” said SpongeBob, smiling. “So, whatcha doing here?” asked Pinkie Pie, walking around SpongeBob. “Well, he’s here because I have to train him in magic, we feel that a new evil is threatening Equestria, and Celestia believes that SpongeBob here may be what we need to save our world.” said Twilight. “Well,” said Pinkie Pie. “Some ponies may say that this is happening because of a new evil is a bad thing, but I wouldn’t mind because we have a new friend! But of course, when we have a new friend, he have to have A PARTY!!!” “Well, I’m up for a party anyday!” said SpongeBob. “What do you say, Twilight?” Twilight thought for a second. “Well, I guess one party couldn’t hurt, it could give him a chance to get acquainted with everypony here.” “WOOOO!!!” yelled SpongeBob and Pinkie Pie. “But we do have to study soon.” said Twilight. “No problem, Twilight.” said SpongeBob. “It’s just gonna be a simple welcome party, it won’t even seem really long!” At the party, which was going on for five hours now, Twilight was at a table half-asleep, but SpongeBob so far was getting along with other friends of Twilight and Spike. Twilight was started to fall asleep again until… “Twilight?” asked a voice. Twilight instantly woke up and saw Rarity looking at her. “Oh, hi Rarity.” said Twilight, rubbing her eyes. “Darling I must tell you, SpongeBob is truly a light of a party!” Rarity said, smiling. "It's a shame Fluttershy and the girls would have to wait to meet him, they're off at the butterfly migration." “Yeah,” said Twilight. “He is, but I need to get him started in magic as soon as possible.” “Well, that can wait until tomorrow, let SpongeBob settle down here at first, it isn’t good for a boy like him to get caught up with this so quickly.” said Rarity. Twilight looked down for a second and nodded, but then looked up again. “Where is SpongeBob anyway?” “He’s with Rainbow Dash, having a cider contest.” said Rarity. “Cider contest?” said Twilight. The ponies all walked towards a table where SpongeBob was sitting across Rainbow Dash. They both had determined looks towards each other. Applejack, had just prepared a lot of cider and placed a few mugs in front of Rainbow Dash and SpongeBob. “You two ready?” asked Applejack. “Born ready,” said Rainbow Dash flexing her arms. “Ready is my middle name,” said SpongeBob, cracking his fingers. SpongeBob picked up a mug, and had it all swallowed in one gulp, he look towards Rainbow Dash who was waiting for SpongeBob to finish his first, while she finished her first five. SpongeBob however, smirked. He pulled out a straw with five holes and used to to quickly slurp down five mugs of cider. Rainbow Dash’s eye twitched, but then she slurped down a whole mug of it in one gulp to keep up with SpongeBob. A few minutes have passed and Rainbow Dash and SpongeBob both had their heads on the table, both exhausted. But the tie breaker was that they both had one mug of cider left. SpongeBob shuddered as he took the last one. He gulped down the cider, and gave a large belch. He set the mug aside and smirked at Rainbow Dash. Rainbow Dash looked at her mug with an uneasy look. She took the mug and looked at it. She looked at the cider bubbling and felt like she was going to lose her lunch. She then tossed the cider into the air and fell over with a thud. But while nopony was looking, Pinkie Pie eyed the cider-filled mug, instantly swiped it and started gulping it down. Applejack looked over Rainbow Dash. “You alright?” She asked. “Yeah,” said Rainbow Dash getting up and looking at SpongeBob. “You’ve got skills, kid.” “Th-thanks, Rainbow Dash.” said SpongeBob, getting close to passing out. Twilight and Rarity both walked up to where SpongeBob and Rainbow Dash. “What happened here?” Twilight asked, worried for SpongeBob. “Aw, it’s alright Twilight,” Applejack answered, smiling. “It was just that cider competition, that kid’s a real trooper.” Twilight couldn’t help but giggle at SpongeBob who was half asleep as she then helped him up. “I think he needs some sleep now,” said Twilight. “We’ve got a long day ahead of us. Thanks for the party, Pinkie Pie.” “No problem, Twi!” said Pinkie Pie, hanging upside down from a tree. Twilight then looked over at Spike, who had a lampshade over his head. “Come on, little mister.” Twilight said giggling as she used her magic to put him on her back. “Yeah, yeah, I’m coming…” said Spike yawning. “Goodnight, girls.” said Twilight to her friends. “Goodnight,” said Twilight’s friends. Later, Twilight was walking home with SpongeBob and Spike. SpongeBob looked over to the library. “Is that where you two live?” asked SpongeBob. “Yep,” said Twilight. “Ooh,” said SpongeBob. “Looks nice.” “Thank you,” said Twilight. They walked inside and SpongeBob walked around the library for a bit. “So, where do I sleep?” “You’ll be sleeping…” said Twilight, tried to think. “On the couch.” SpongeBob looked at the couch and smiled. “Cool,” SpongeBob said as he jumped on the couch. “So, what will we be doing first, Twilight?” asked SpongeBob. “We will be going into the Everfree Forest to get some kind of special magic we can use to study, so make sure to get a goodnight sleep.” answered Twilight. “Alrighty then!” said SpongeBob. “G’night,” “Goodnight, SpongeBob.” Twilight said as she walked upstairs. As Twilight turned the lights out and walked upstairs, SpongeBob looked up at the ceiling and started to think. SpongeBob looked over and saw Spike about to go upstairs. “Spike?” asked SpongeBob. “Yeah?” asked Spike. “Do you really think that I might be the one to save your world? I’m really uncertain that I’m the one to help, I am just a fry cook.” “Hey, don’t sweat, buddy. Me and Twilight have known Princess Celestia and Princess Luna for a long time.” said Spike. “Celestia is truly one of the best ponies you’d ever known as well as Luna, even though she’s easy to beat in checkers.” Spike added with a smirk. “What I mean is, that they definitely know what they’re doing, and me and Twilight have faith in you, too.” “You really think so?” asked SpongeBob, smiling. “I know so,” said Spike as he went upstairs. As SpongeBob watched Spike go upstairs, he started to get some sleep, feeling a bit more relieved. But SpongeBob woke up again. "I sure hope Gary knows how to feed himself." Meanwhile back in SpongeBob's home, Gary eyed the cupboard in the kitchen. Gary quickly looked around, and then a jetpack popped out of his shell and Gary used it to fly up to the cupboard. Gary grinned at this sight.