“I've made a horrible mistake coming here...” Rarity groaned as she stared at, quite possibly, the worst thing she had ever, and would ever, see. Her future. It had far too much poofyness. “I am not serving tea!” she finally shrieked.
“Awwww, but you'd look absolutely adorable!” Celestia whined as she smiled at the little princess. She was wearing an adorable black poofy dress with a tea cup emblazoned on the chest. “Blueblood, don't you think she'd look adorable?”
The stallion's face turned bright red as he suddenly seemed fascinated by his hooves. “I have no comment either against, or for, this particular form of action. In fact, I think I'll stick out of it.”
“Why doesn't he have to get a job?” the princess asked with a groan.
“Oh, he is,” the elder unicorn said with a smile. “He'll be wearing one as well. It was part of the terms of us living in the back of the shop. Two servers and my special tea. Now come along, we can change in the back. Blueblood, you too.”
The fire bender just stared, his mouth agape, unable to speak as both unicorns were dragged, unceremoniously, into the tea house, past the tables and into the back area. Despite Rarity's objections, the back of the tea house was moderately spacious, two large open rooms(though one had plenty of tea storage) with a few pieces of furniture. They were even allowed to use the kitchen.
“I don't see why we have to do this,” the young mare grumbled. “You're the one who made the fancy tea, we don't know anything about those things.”
“That's why you two are serving. Now come on, get to work. Don't... snrk...” Celestia covered her mouth as she struggled to hold back her laughter. Blueblood, now wearing the black, poofy dress, stared up at them.
“This... this looks horrible,” the stallion groaned as his ears went flat. “Can I please take execution instead?”
“... Okay, no,” Rarity said as she moved over to him. “I need a comb and some make up. If he's going to wear this, I'm going to ensure he looks good wearing it. First, I'll have to curl your hair and maybe some eye lash extensions. Then-”
“Bah hah hah hah hah!” Celestia shrieked with mirth as tears formed in her eyes. “W-wouldn't it be easier t-to just alter the d-dress?”
The young princess blinked a few times. “Really? I didn't think we were allowed to edit them. Are you sure?”
“Please,” Blueblood said with a whimper as he hunched down, ears flat on his head. “D-don't turn m-me into a mare.”
“Fiiiine, I'll need some thread, fabric and scissors.”
“Eep!”
“For the gown, not for you!” Light began to fill the young water bender's eyes as she unceremoniously tore the gown from the stallion's body, eliciting an embarrassed cry. “Now... how to best bring out your... struggling charm.”
Celestia shook her head as she turned back towards the entrance. “Hee hee. You two have fun. Just be sure the... outfit is ready by tomorrow. I'll... hee hee, go prepare some supper,” she said in a sing song voice as she trotted away.
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The morning sun cast its gentle light on a small group of ponies and a very angry griffon. “Just go!” Gilda growled as her eyes narrowed into small slits. “I told you I'll be fine, I don't need a couple of feather brains looking over my back.”
“Gilda...” Rainbow mumbled as she circled her friend. “You're still hurt. We're just looking out for you, want to make sure you're safe. No need to be so defensive.”
“I said no,” the griffon snapped as she pulled her wing away from Fluttershy. “You all have ponies waiting for you at Fillydelphia. I've had to deal with a lot worse than a cut wing and a broken leg. I'll be fine, just git.”
“But-”
“I said go! All you're doing is annoying me!” Gilda growled as she flexed her other claw and stood up. “I'm leaving, and you better do the same.”
“Gilda, I'm not abandoning you to-”
“To what? I'm wounded, not lame,” the griffon snapped. “I'll be fine, the Water Nation isn't coming after me. You all talk about that wall as if it'll stop them, but you don't know that, now do you? If they have some plan to get around it, that city will fall. Stop wasting your time with me and just go! There's no way I'm coming to your city of fancy earth benders, either. So forget it.”
The two glared at each other, eyes narrowed. After a few seconds, Rainbow lowered her eyes and sighed. “You're... you're right. I'm sorry, but you're right. Just... just promise you'll be okay?”
“Hmph. I'm not promising you anything. I don't owe you a darn thing,” the griffon snapped as she sauntered off. “Just go, you lot are giving me a headache and I got some things to do.”
“Like what?” the pegasus asked with a growl.
“An entire wrecked city lies before me. Gonna scavenge some stuff then lay low for a bit. I'll see you after everything settles. Unless someone hires me to take out your little friend again,” she glanced to Twilight and smirked. “Even if she's an easy catch, the pay is good.”
“What?” the alicorn snapped as her wings flared up. “I am not an easy catch! I totally would have throttled you, into the ground, if you hadn't ambushed me like that! I could still kick your flank right now! Come on, I got some new earth bending skills I could show you!”
“Twilight, her wing and hoof is messed up,” Rainbow said with a roll of her eyes. “Do you really have to get so competitive?”
“What? But... but she started it... I was just... I just...” the avatar squeaked before shaking her head and storming off.
“Anyway,” the pegasus said as she looked to Gilda and flew back over to block her way. “Fine. You win. I won't stop you. But don't think this is over. You're still my buddy, even if you are a rotten punk sometimes. So... I'll see you around,” she said before giving the griffon a big hug.
Gilda rolled her eyes. “Ugh, Rainbow. Stop being so lame and just go.” Though she reached up an arm to hug back.
“Heh. Fine, see you soon. Once we kick the Water Nation's flanks back where they belong, I'm coming to find you,” Rainbow said as she let the griffon go.
“Uh huh, surrrre. I'll see you around. Slow poke.”
“Slow poke? I could fly circles around you with one wing tied behind my back!”
“Really? Just wait until I get my wing back in shape. I'll make you eat my tail feathers,” the griffon teased, before turning and walking away.
The pegasus sighed as she watched her go. A hoof gently rested on her shoulder after a moment, and she looked up to see the smiling Pinkie. “You know,” the earth pony said with a giggle, “I like this good bye a lot more than the other one. Bye bye meany beak!” The griffon didn't respond, aside from rolling her eyes.
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Flowerbloom hung her head, her hooves in shackles as two water benders stood on either side of her. She nervously glanced towards the sky and the rising sun. Her trial would soon begin and the stress was quickly causing nervous sweat to fill her coat. Scootaloo was laying on the tank, just within eye sight of the mare. Occasionally their eyes would meet, though the pegasus would quickly look away in shame. They both knew what was going to happen soon.
As the sun finally cleared the mountains in the distance, a nearby tent flap opened as Sweetie slowly climbed out. She refused to look at the young earth bender as she walked. She had spent most of the night discussing with the shadowbolts, causing small bags under her eyes. The unicorn trotted to the center of the camp and cleared her throat as every pony who was awake, the vast majority due to excitement for the coming trial, stood at attention.
“The trial begins after breakfast!” she shouted out. Ponies shared disappointed looks between each other, though none dared object. The princess then turned her back to the prisoner and trotted away.
“I hope you're not getting too hopeful,” the unicorn on Flowerbloom's right said.
“H-huh?” the earth pony asked.
“The punishment for treason is death. There's nothing the princess can do,” he said softly. “Aside from delaying your trial. She knows what will happen to you.”
“I... I know...” the mare squeaked as she lowered her eyes. “I don't... I don't expect mercy...”
“... Don't worry,” the pony on the left said. “Your punishment won't be as bad as that unicorns. I'm sure it will be quick, and painless.”
The earth bender trembled as she lowered herself towards the ground. A small platform of metal had been made for her, which she had been forbidden to move from on pain of execution. All she could do was tremble, her small manacles rattling softly.
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“Perfect!” Rarity said as she smiled at her creation. Blueblood blushed as he glanced down at his chest. His dress had been transformed into a perfectly fitting tuxedo, with small flowery white puffs against his chest. The teacup symbol had been moved over his breast pocket. He nervously shuffled from hoof to hoof as he looked down.
“Do... do I really look okay?” he asked gently.
“Yes... hmmm... no. Not perfect. Something... something is missing. What... ah hah!” she cried out as she darted towards the kitchen, nearly toppling over a drowsy Celestia.
“I see that my daughter has finally finished your alterations,” the mare said as she sipped her tea. “I take it you are quite satisfied with the changes?”
“She... she did a marvelous job,” he mumbled as he looked around at himself. “I couldn't have asked for a better job. I really don't deserve such kindness...” He slowly raised a hoof, letting out a soft sigh.
“Do you intend to meet with your brethren of the fire tribes? I'm sure they'd be happy to-”
“NO!” the stallion interrupted, stomping a hoof down. “I'm not... I'm not going near them. Not anywhere near them. They've been through enough without me causing them more problems.”
Celestia smiled as she gently placed a glass in front of him. “I see. There is nothing wrong with being upset about the mistakes you've made, Blueblood. But, never forget. No pony is beyond redemption so long as they try.” A slow frown formed on her face. “If only they try...”
“Huh?” the fire bender asked as he looked up. Before the unicorn could answer, Rarity galloped into the room holding a bright red rose.
She slid it into his suit with a smile. “There! Perfect!”
“E-err, really?” he asked as he blushed. “I look... okay?”
“You look quite handsome,” Celestia said with a smile. “It is a shame though. In the dress you looked so adorable.”
His cheeks burned ever brighter as he galloped past them. “I-I'm going to go serve the guests! Bye!”
Rarity chuckled as she rolled her eyes and began to put her own dress on. “Now, it's not much, but it is better than this dreadful poofy dress. Ugh. I'd best get to work as well.” The mare took a deep breath, forced a smile, and trotted out towards tables.
Celestia smiled as she turned the tea pot back on and got to work, slowly brewing her tonics. “At least she has finally found a friend. Avatar, I do hope you stay hidden from her sight this time...”
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“Flowerbloom stands accused of being an earth bender. Of hiding such crucial information from her royal highness Sweetie Belle, as well as our glorious leader Nightmare Moon,” Shadowblade yelled as the gathered ponies watched. The pegasus paced back and forth in front of Flowerbloom, who had a bit blocking her mouth during the trial. “Now, for our first witness! Nightwing!”
A stallion stepped forward, bearing the same outfit of the shadowbolts. He bowed his head before speaking. “As her highness knows, with the coming assault on Las Pegasus we were divided into three forces. I was tasked as a member of Flowerbloom's force. We pursued a number of the escaping pirates. Now, at first I didn't notice anything strange, but the ponies had left an ambush for us. They would have caught us completely by surprise, except the accused called out and warned us. I was amazed at her ability to notice them, but I realize now it was the work of earth bending that allowed her such a feat. We eliminated the ambushing force and continued out, creating a perimeter. That's when we encountered a patrol of earth benders.”
“Did these earth benders identify Flowerbloom as one of their own?” Shadowblade asked.
Nightwing shook his head. “No, they did not. There were only two of them, but they launched an attack on us instantly. While they weren't a considerable danger, it was then I noticed Flowerbloom's odd behavior.”
“Of course,” the mare said as she stopped in front of him. “What was it you noticed?”
“Namely, the way she moved,” he went silent for a moment as the assorted crowd began to giggle. “Not like that! I noticed... she was quite graceful. Well, for an earth pony. However, she avoided rocks she couldn't possibly have. At times it was as if they moved around her, avoided her. That's when I became suspicious.”
“I see,” the pegasus mare began pacing again. “What were your actions at this time?”
“Well, I discussed it with the other shadowbolts. It was nothing but a suspicion, so I hoped it would lead to nothing. We kept an eye on her after that. That's when we began to notice... other things.”
The mare's ears twitched. “Continue, please. Speak loud enough for all ponies to hear.”
“Her blades, obsidian. While we were pursuing other threats within our perimeter, we noted how efficient she was with them. Her aim. As they were made from obsidian stone, we began to try to determine if it was possible she was using bending to control them. We began focusing more and more on these, watching how they moved when she threw them, just how precise they were. We were certain they kept moving and changing direction after she threw them.”
“Of course. A fascinating observation. However, did you actually see her, flat out, bend earth?”
The stallion took a deep breath, before slowly nodding. “Yes. I'm afraid that we did. Our suspicions began to grow. As it was our sacred duty to keep her highness safe, especially from a possible spy, we prepared a trap for the earth bender.”
“What did you do?” Sweetie suddenly called out. Everypony went silent as the eyes turned on the Nightwing.
“A-as I said... w-we... we prepared a trap. We lured her into a cave and then we had the entrance... cave in. We had it under control!” the pegasus insisted. “But she didn't know as such. She thought we were alone in the cave, nopony outside to help. We pretended to be distracted, not watching her as we tended to our wounded. As we suspected, once she thought she was alone, she opened the cave entrance. Those of us in the cave saw, and those outside watched as the rocks moved aside. We instantly descended on her and brought her before you, to await trial.”
Sweetie ground her teeth for a moment as purple leaked into her eyes. “I see. Is that all you have to tell us?”
“Yes, your highness,” the stallion said as he bowed his head.
“Very well. Bring the next witness,” the princess growled as she narrowed her eyes on Flowerbloom.
Shadowblade nodded as she called the next member of the unit, then the next, and the next, one by one retelling the same story of events as angry eyes fell on the earth pony. Finally, the last finished and the shadowbolt looked up to the princess. “Your highness, the case against her is strong. Do you wish to-”
“No,” Sweetie growled. “Remove the bit. Flowerbloom, you will speak.”
The earth pony trembled as the steel was pulled from her mouth. She hung her head in shame, but didn't speak.
“Well, Flowerbloom? What do you have to say for yourself? How do you defend yourself?”
“I... I cannot defend myself. I am an earth bender,” the crowd gasped as hooves slammed against the ground, their yells and stomps drowning out the mare's next words.
“SILENCE!” Sweetie yelled, the ponies instantly stopping. “What did you say?”
“I said I never betrayed the Water Nation! I swear! I never asked to be an earth bender and I've done everything I can to be a respected and honorable member of our nation. I would never have done anything to sully the reputation of our great country. And I would never have done anything to hurt you. I just knew-”
Sweetie stomped her hoof down as her eyes narrowed. “We were the closest of friends, and you hid this from me.”
“Of course I hid this from you!” Flowerbloom cried. “I knew what would happen if I told you! This! I just wanted to serve my nation, not be seen as some abominable earth bender! I-”
“Enough!” the unicorn yelled as her eyes glowed with a dark purple. “I've heard all I need to hear. I will return to my tent. Once I have returned, I will give my judgement,” the mare said as she turned her back to her friend once more and stormed into the nearby tent. She slammed the flap shut behind her, none daring to attempt entry as they watched it nervously.
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“Three cups of honeybush and two peppermint,” Rarity spat out as she stopped in front of the counter, her eyes narrowed to small slivers.
Celestia glanced up and smiled. “One moment,” she said as she delicately placed the white glasses on the serving tray. “What has you so angry, Diamondeyes?”
“Nothing!” the unicorn grumbled. “Just tired of serving drinks, that's all.”
Celestia glanced up, a small smile forming on her lips. Blueblood was talking to a pair of mares. Taking their drinks, of course, but they were less than subtly flirting. Their hooves reaching out to stroke his arm more times than could be called professional. Batting their eyes, licking their lips in a seductive manner. To the stallion's credit, he was keeping his head high and not responding to any of their suggestive gestures, eventually turning away and coming to the counter, even ignoring the swat against his flank.
“Two ginger teas,” the stallion said as professionally as he could, though as he glanced towards the angry princess, he took a step away.
“Mmm hmmm, on it. How about you two wait a moment, I seem to be having a bit of trouble back here...” the elder unicorn lied as she turned her back to them.
“Do you need a-”
“No, daughter. I have it under control. How about you two just chat for now.”
“Hmph,” Rarity grumbled as she glanced to Blueblood. “Having fun flirting with all the mares? I see my designs are quite the hit.”
“Y-yes?” the stallion squeaked as he lowered his gaze. “I've gotten quite a few comments on it. Ummm, thank you. Though one of the mare's tried to eat the rose. I stopped her though!” he added quickly.
The princess sighed before shrugging. “I don't care. It's not like I spent all night working on it so it could be ignored as everypony gawks at the pony wearing it.”
“I... what?” He looked down at the tuxedo. “I don't think many ponies are staring at me. I've caught a lot more staring at you. I uhhh...”
“Oh, so you've been watching me then?” Rarity said with a smirk.
“Nope!” the stallion said quickly. “I haven't been watching you at all, I've been too busy working and I haven't even looked at you at all! Not all day! Jademane, how are those teas coming?”
The elder unicorn stepped out from the kitchen, three pots held in her magic. She shook her head as she poured the liquid into the cups. “There you go. Hurry along, while they're hot!”
The stallion trotted as quickly as he could without spilling the liquids in his magic. He moved to his table, placing them down before letting out an eep as a pink hoof covered his own.
“My, so what's such a cute stallion such as yourself work in this old, run down tea shop, wearing such pathetic rags, anyway?” the pink mare asked as she brushed her violet mane from her eyes. “If you were interested, I could find an excellent job for you, m'kay?”
“I... I errr, I'm not, t-this suit is very nice and ummm...”
“No need to be shy,” the mare said as she moved her hoof away and picked up her cup. “My name is Suri Polomare. What's yours, dear?”
“B-blueblood.,” the stallion gulped as he took a step back. “This suit is very nice though. My friend made it and-”
“Oh, no need to be so protective. Trust me, dear. I'm a proper designer. I know a rushed job anywhere, okay? Now, if you came with me I could put you in some real-” Rarity had enough. She slid her hoof against the floor as the slightly tipped glass suddenly shot out, splashing the mare with tea. “Ahhhh!”
The shop erupted into laughter, even the mare opposite Suri was unable to suppress her giggles. The princess happily trotted to her table, a self-satisfied smirk on her face.
“Coco! Napkin!” the flirtatious mare demanded from her light gray companion. The other mare held out a large white one, smiling nervously. Blueblood hastily made his escape, moving to a new table as the earth pony cleaned herself. As the napkin was lowered, covered in the mare's makeup, her glare sweeping across the shop. Coco sat as low as she could in the chair, trying to avoid the mare's wrath. Finally, they settled on Rarity. “You, serving wench!”
The princess froze, her eye twitching. “What... did you just call me?”
“Serving wench, I demand-”
“Okay, OUT!” the mare screamed as she stormed to the table, slamming her hooves down on it.
“What? I am a guest here and-”
“I said get out, or I'll throw you out,” the princess growled as she narrowed her eyes. “Take your tacky little scarf, and leave!”
“You can't speak to me like that, I am a guest here!” Suri yelled as she got to her hooves. “Do you have any idea who I am? I am Suri Polomare, the greatest designer in all of Fillydelphia!”
“I wouldn't let you design our toilet paper. Now get out before I throw you out, do I make myself clear?”
“Make me,” the earth pony said with a confident grin. The moment the unicorn took a step forward, the ground under her trembled. Suddenly the boards were torn up as a spike of rock shot at her underbelly. She was pulled to the side, Blueblood holding her to him. Flames began to form on the tip of his horn.
The princess growled, her horn glowing as the tea cups and pots began to quiver. Suri's eyes widened slightly, but suddenly Celestia was between the two of them. “Enough!” the elder unicorn snapped, the quivering of tea ceasing. “You, Suri, leave. I will send you a bill for the damages to the floor later,” she growled. “If you refuse, I will summon the guard to have you forcefully removed.”
The earth pony stared for a moment, before a large grin formed on her lips. “Of course. Good day,” she said as she trotted out the door.
“I-I'm really sorry about all this, r-really,” Coco said as she bowed her head. She quickly galloped after the other mare. “Suri?”
“Did you see that?” the mare asked with a wide grin as they trotted down the street.
“See what?” the blue maned pony asked.
“That unicorn. She was water bending. When she got all mad, all the glasses and pots were shaking.”
“I... I didn't see anything,” Coco said softly, though she stopped quickly as the older mare whipped around and glared into her eyes. “M-maybe it was telekinesis?”
“Are you arguing with me? After everything I've done for you, taking you under my wing, guiding you in the world of fashion, teaching you everything I know? Are you really that disrespectful and inconsiderate?”
“I-I...” the mare squeaked as she cowered. “N-no. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to... I was just... sorry... I-I'm sure you saw it.”
“Exactly,” the earth pony said with a smirk as she turned around and began trotting again. “I'll just have to gather proof now. They'll regret the day the insulted Suri Polomare!”
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The evening sun shone down on Sweetie as she slowly walked out from her tent, thrusting the flap aside as she moved. Her eyes gradually fell down on the gathered ponies, who stared at her with breathless anticipation. Finally, she turned to Flowerbloom, who laid on the ground, cowering on her metal plate. The princess began the long, reluctant walk to her friend. Her eyes glowed in the fading sun, the purple contrasting heavily against her white coat. “I've come to a decision.”
The crowd went silent as they watched, awaiting the princess's sentence. “On all accounts of being an earth bender and hiding such important knowledge from the Water Nation, I find you... guilty.”
The ponies yelled and hollered, stomping their hooves as they yelled for the mare's execution. With a wave of her hoof, Sweetie silenced them. “As for your charges of treason. I find you...” she stopped for a moment and took a deep breath, as the purple began to leak from her eyes. “Innocent.” For a moment, there were no sounds as the ponies just stared. Finally, a single pony yelled out in outrage, soon the entire herd gathering with it. Her eyes narrowed as she turned her head towards the gathered ponies. She lifted a hoof, but this time they refused to be silenced.
Her eyes narrowed as dark magic began to coat her horn, the purple once again filling her eyes. The crowd only got louder and louder, drowning out her frustrated growl. Finally, she slammed her hooves down as a purple flash blinded the ponies. “ENOUGH!” The crowd went silent. “I will hear no more of this!”
“Your highness, with all due respect,” a unicorn said as she stepped forward. “She's a filthy earth pony! Worse than that, a bender. Our laws are quite clear on what happens to benders of other countries. She's a- grrk!” The mare was silenced as a tendril of water gripped her around the throat and lifted her into the air as she struggled.
“It seems there is some confusion,” Sweetie said menacingly as she slowly walked towards the mare. “She is not a bender of another country. She is a bender of our country. However, allow me to make this crystal clear.” Spikes of ice formed under the dangling unicorn. “I will be the one day ruler of the Water Nation. The laws of old, are just that. Laws of old. Dead ponies who no longer have any say in the matter. Speaking of...” The watery tendril released the unicorn, eliciting soft gasps of shock from the crowd as they turned away.
“Now, as I was saying. She is an earth bender,” the princess yelled as she glanced to Flowerbloom. “More importantly, she's my friend. Do you swear to use your bending only for the betterment of the Water Nation?”
“I do...” the earth pony squeaked, her eyes focused on the dyed red spikes.
“Then there is nothing more to say. No, there is still one more... Shadowblade, come forward!”
The pegasus gulped as she stepped forward, bowing her head. “Yes, your highness?”
“Do you have any objections to my decree?”
The mare was silent for a few moments, before shaking her head. “No. We, the shadowbolts, will follow any and all orders from Nightmare Moon and her chosen heir. Even if we have to go to the depths of Tartarus, we will follow you.”
“Good. Very good. Have Flowerbloom unchained and then you two are leaving. All of this has given me a new idea.” A large, wicked grin formed on her lips.
“Your highness?”
“You'll see,” the princess said as she trotted towards her tent. “But... before you leave. Flowerbloom, Scootaloo, join me. I must speak with you.” Scootaloo darted inside, ahead of the unicorn.
The earth pony quickly trotted towards the tent once her hooves were released, wanting to get away from the harsh glares of the army. As soon as the flap closed behind her, she was pulled in to a tight hug from the princess.
“I'm so, so, so sorry...” Sweetie whispered as she smiled up at her friend. “I never wanted to scare you, but I knew I couldn't just ignore it once they found out.”
“I'm sorry I never told you... I... I wanted to. Really,” Flowerbloom mumbled as her gaze lowered. “But I just... the time was never right.”
“Oh, I know,” the unicorn said as she pulled away. She then glanced to Scootaloo before smiling. “That's why we never told you we knew. After all, it was your secret to keep.”
The earth bender stared for a few moments, her eyes slowly blinking as she processed those last words. “You... you knew?” she squeaked. “How... when...”
“You were hardly subtle,” the unicorn smirked. “I couldn't help but notice how often ponies who annoyed you 'tripped'. After we had the initial suspicion, well...”
“Not subtle at all,” Scootaloo said with a shake of her head, before smirking.
A smile slowly spread on Flowerbloom's face, before she lunged forward and gave them both a hug. “Thank you... just... just thank you. So much...”
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“Them there are a lot of ponies,” Applejack mumbled as their group of five hid and watched the Water Nation's camp in the darkness. “We'll haveta be extra careful if we wanna avoid being spotted...”
“Mmm hmm,” Twilight muttered as she looked to the left and right. “We should go under them.”
“Under them?” Rainbow hissed. “That's the worst thing we could do! We should go over, they-”
“Have them shadowbolts,” the earth pony interrupted. “They're on their way tah Fillydelphia, and we need tah warn em. Fastest way tah get through this lot, safest too, is tah go under. As many ponies as there are, it could take us all night just tryin' tah get around 'em. Ah can't even see far enough tah see the end.”
“”Fine...” Rainbow sighed. “Just... just do it quick.”
“Here we go,” Twilight whispered as she and Applejack tapped their hooves. A moment later the ground opened under them, swallowing the five ponies whole, as they began their trip through the camp.