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// This is on (and off) Part One 
// Story: Serious about Silly 
// by Grey Faerie 
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	That night the girls laughed and giggled at the thought of the next day's events. The walk through the theater had been so exciting! The place was build like the Royal Theater House only without the chairs inside. Instead, there were tables set up in certain areas and the walls held props and hallways for actors. The tall building and wide middle allowed for plenty of room for the illusionists to cast scenery. The stage had been set up on the far side from the entrance but it almost seemed like they weren't going to be using it much.
Twilight laughed a bit at how Spike had been glued to Naty's side the whole time. She introduced him to two of the illusionists who were going to make him the large dragon for the play. He even had lines! Though, he did pout a little at having his voice altered to match the female dark fairy. He was proud of his 'manly' vocal cords that were coming in.
The next morning was filled with groans and complaints. It was early, too early by Rarity's standard, as they had to over see the last of the set up then find their positions as supervisors.
Twilight breathed in the cool morning air. It was looking like a perfect day. Rainbow Dash flew right up to the air and spun in a spiral. There weren't any clouds in the sky but a light breeze was coming in.
"Woohoo. Let's go! I can't wait to see how everything looks." RD called out as she came in to hover by.
The fair grounds had been set up long into the night. In the morning's light, the place looked amazing. The ferris wheel stood tall over the rest of the grounds. The tents over the different booths were a sea of colors. Banners and streamers waved in the light breeze.





"The kid's table!? But why." Rainbow groaned. They were each handed a map of where they would be for the day.
"What? You can't handle a few little kids? It'll only be for a few hours and you'll just be helping out with hoof painting and other crafts. It's the easiest job." Naty said. She handed her a plastic apron.
Rainbow groaned again, took the apron, and walked to the north side of the field. She could already hear the screaming of kids from a few booths away. I'm starting to think that I don't want kids.
"Applejack, you'll patrol the food booths as extra security."
"Alrighty then." AJ took the hat and sash. She tucked her hat under the staff table.
"Rarity, go with her. You'll be helping out with the food vendors to make sure they have everything or helping when they get rushed."
"Um, don't you think that's a better job for somepony who cooks? Like Applejack?" She screwed her face at the apron and hat.
"Ah'm security, and you'll a fine cook, Rare." Applejack nudged Rarity. The unicorn blushed at the compliment and begrudgingly put on the items. They walked off together to the east side of the field.
"Fluttershy, you'll be helping with the games and rides. It's near where Rainbow will be."
"A-alright." Fluttershy trembled. She put on the t-shirt that said 'staff' then walked off.
"What about me?" Twilight asked.
"You'll work all the behind the scene stuff for the vendors. You'll make sure they set up in their spot properly, have everything they need, that sort of thing."
"Oh! Like orgainization work." Twilight beamed.
"No, not really. You'll more like lackey. Here you go!" Naty smiled. Twilight's own faded when she was handed a shirt with 'runner' on the front. She nodded and walked off to the south side where the entrance was.
"Well, that sorts it all out. Let's go Spike. We've got some practicing to do." Naty said to the dragon by her side. He nodded excitedly.





"Hmm, umm, Security! That's what we need." Pinkie grumbled out of a heavy sleep. "I forgot that. Oh no."
She crawled out of bed and to the vanity mirror. She dragged the brush through her hair in slow, aching strokes. Pinkie yawned. The walked down the stairs was a little wobbly but she made it and walked outside. Pinkie clenched her eyes shut to the sun and held up an arm.
"Ugh, sunlight." She walked down the road to Aya and Officer Steel's house. The place looked too bright to her tired eyes. Even knocking on the door hurt.
"Pinkie? What are you doing here?! You look horrible." Aya the griffin said.
"Security, we need security."
"Whatever for? Come in, come in."

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Discord rolled over. Something wasn't right. He reached out to the other side of the bed and felt around. Hmm? He opened his eyes. The pink fluff ball of fun wasn't there.
"Shoot! Where is she?" He scrambled around the room looking for her.
Discord ran down stairs. "Have you seen Pinkie?"
The patrons all stared at him. "She was walking to Officer Steel's house when I was coming here," Derpy said.
"Thanks!" He said before running out the door.

*

"That's why we need security. I can't believe I forgot." Pinkie's head was on the table.
"It's alright, really. Now eat up." Aya pushed the bowl of soup towards her. A knock came from the door. "Who could that be?"
Aya opened the door to find a haggard looking Discord leaning on the doorframe. "Where's the pink fun pony?"
"Um, Pinkie's inside. Do you want soup?"
"Do you have real chicken?" He asked.
"Yep."

Officer Steel rushed home after the station radioed him to say his wife requested him home. The door flew open and he skidded to a stop in the kitchen to a strange sight.
"Hi honey, you're here quick."
"Uh, yes. The station called me. What's going on?" He kissed her cheek but kept staring at the pair by the table.
"Pinkie forgot to arrange some security for the carnival for her friends at the traveling theater. Can you call in some help for her?"
"Sure, I'll be glad to. I'll even go there myself to help out. Aya, do you want to come with?"
"That sounds great!" Aya smiled and kissed his check.
Steel stared back at the pair by the table.
"Have some more soup." Discord giggled. He held the spoon out for Pinkie.
"I'd love some." Pinkie sipped from the offered spoon and giggled herself. They were both getting a little wonky from the fever. Steel coughed.
"Officer." Discord saluted.
"Yes, well. Shouldn't you two be in bed?" He asked.
"Pinkie keeps stealing the blanket!" Discord whined. He gave her a harsh look. "I blame you."
"For what?"
"Everything. And you always win the blanket." He crossed his arms.
"Right, anyway, you two should go home and get some rest. Here's an extra blanket," Steel said. He pulled the throw blanket off the couch and handed it to them.
"Thanks Officer," Pinkie said.
"Oh! I just remembered. Pinkie, we have a phone silly." Discord wrapped the blanket around himself and picked up Pinkie.
"Right, I forgot." She laughed. "Bye guys! Thanks for the soup." She waved at them.
Aya waved back. She turned to her husband. "They're cute together."
"They are, they're also annoying. Don't let them in next time."