//------------------------------// // Chapter 4 // Story: Epic Rap Battles Of Ponyville // by RachanaRoxx //------------------------------// For the rest of the day, Vinyl, with help from Octavia, gets the stage ready, putting curtains, getting a microphone ready and setting up lights. Finally, it is half an hour before sunset and ponies start to take their sets. The competitors make their way back stage. Vinyl and Octavia head backstage too for a final talk. ‘Hey everypony! Well, today is the day! Good luck. And even though five out of you eight will win, every one of you are winners to me. Let’s have fun!’ Everypony “Yeah!”s in unison and Vinyl announces that the competition starts in five minutes. Rainbow Dash takes out the book with her rap in it and starts to write in it. Twilight notices this and goes over to her. ‘Rainbow Dash? What are you doing?’ asks Twilight ‘I am changing my script. There is no way that I can beat Big Mac with the old script. But I just remembered something which will guarantee my win!’ ‘Um...I don’t think that is a good idea!’ Just then, the light gets darker, indicating that the competition/performance has begun.  Vinyl gets ready to begin, but her heart suddenly becomes twice as heavy as she hesitates to step beyond the curtain. Octavia notices this and swiftly makes her way to her friend’s side. ‘You are going to be fine!’ Octavia says with a warm smile and pat on the back. Vinyl gathers her courage and steps onto the main stage, where she is met by the applause of the hundreds of ponies in front of her.She takes a deep breath and begins. ‘Welcome everypony to Vinyl Scratch’s Epic Rap Battles of Ponyville! Today, we have four pairs of ponies ready to rap to the finish! And in the end, YOU decide the winner! Round 1: Rarity VS Trixie! Battle…..BEGIN! Trixie: Just back down now Or you’ll be on my plate Did you forget, I’m Trixie The Powerful and Great! I honestly think that This match is too unfair I have crazy rapping skills Which are far beyond compare! Rarity: Enough already, Trixie! I’ve heard more than I’ve seen Your rapping is so bad That it’s making my ears bleed! I would call you a show off But you’ve got nothing to show You say you do great things But like your act, it’s all faux Trixie: What are you going to do? Dress me to death? I see that you are struggling While I hardly broke a sweat Your special talent is finding gems You may think it is true But it’s nothing but a spell Any unicorn can too. Rarity: Atleast I have a talent All you have is your big mouth! And at least I know fashion Your hat and cape are so out. You’ve gone mad for power And once enslaved the town You think that you’re so great But the truth is, you’re a clown! Trixie: You look like a clown With all the make-up that you wear Spending all your useless time Just doing your hair And if you think you burnt me I didn’t hear an “ouch” Why don’t you go cry and whine On your fainting couch? Rarity: I think you will need that couch Because I am here to fight And if you think I’m in the dark You have never seen light! I have worked for months to bring out All my grace and charm What have you been working on? Oh, yes, a rock farm! As Rarity and Trixie exit the stage, a roar of applause follows them. ‘Oh my goodness! That was amazing!’ says Rarity, as excited as she is relieved that it is finally over. ‘“Humph” You did good, Rarity. Not as good as me, but not bad.’ says Trixie, trying to be complimentary, but also not. Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Twilight and Rainbow Dash all race over to Rarity. ‘Awesome job!’ says Rainbow Dash ‘It must have been hard to go first!’ says Applejack ‘You sounded so confident!’ says Twilight ‘Woo-hoo! Go Rarity!’ says Pinkie Pie Trixie clears her throat loud enough to grab the five ponies’ attention. ‘Oh..uh...you were great too, Trixie.’ says Applejack, struggling to get any words out of her mouth. The other ponies only smile and nod their heads. Rarity goes over to Trixie and holds out her hoof. Trixie shakes it. ‘Well, that was fun. May the best mare win!’ says Rarity ‘Oh, I plan to!’ Trixie responds, completely confident in herself. Octavia comes over to the group of mares. ‘Rainbow Dash, you are almost up.’ ‘Got it!’ says Rainbow as she follows Octavia to the stage. The other ponies wish her good luck, even Trixie. Rainbow stands behind the curtain, with Big Mac a distance apart. ‘Time to win this!’ ‘I hope you like that battle-’ says Vinyl to the audience, ‘-because we have three more where that came from! And now...Round 2: Rainbow Dash VS Big Macintosh! Battle...Begin! Rainbow Dash: Hey there, Big Macintosh Would you like some grapes? Oh I forgot, you don’t eat anything Unless it is apple shaped! I’m gonna win this battle So don’t bring up your hopes! I know all your next sentences: Eeyup; Nope Big Mac: I normally don’t talk But I can give this a pass Don’t think about winning This battle won’t even last Hit me with your next shot Come on, don’t feel sad Maybe the Sonic Rainboom was the only trick you had! Rainbow Dash: You know, I always hear “Applejack and Apple Bloom” I guess they forgot big brother and tossed you out like a broom We pegasi are way better Than you could ever dream to be While you’re stuck on the ground we fly over land and sea Big Mac: You call yourself loyal But your element is wrong You sided with the FlimFlams After just a silly song Don’t forget that Earth ponies Grow all of your food You call yourself a rainbow But I mostly see blue Rainbow Dash: You might be strong But I’m 20% Cooler I am totally awesome While you’re a big loser You get people to think you’re wise from your silent trance But I know your secret: You have Twilight’s Smarty Pants! Big Mac: You may look like a mare But on the inside, you’re a colt Your flying is so bad that I could be a wonderbolt! You may know my secret  But I know yours too I’m gonna shout to the crowd that- Rainbow Dash: I’M GONNA KILL YOU! The crowd is silent as the spotlight is on Big Mac, now pinned to the ground by Rainbow Dash, growling at him. Vinyl, Twilight and Applejack run to help. Vinyl and Twilight lift Rainbow off Big Mac, with Rainbow still fighting to get free. She stops fighting and looks at the audience, who are in completely silent, with their mouths dropped. Rainbow Dash hangs her head and gets the two ponies drag her backstage. Applejack helps her brother up and leads him backstage. Vinyl, remembering about the audience, runs up to the mic. ‘Uh...this competition will resume after a short break’ Backstage, everypony is furious at Rainbow Dash. ‘What were you thinking!’ scolds Twilight, ‘I mean, seriously, what were you thinking! I told you it was a bad idea to change the script!’ ‘Wait-’ interrupts Applejack, ‘-You changed the script! Do you realized that you just embarrassed by brother in front of hundreds of ponies?!’ Rainbow Dash hung her head. ‘You guys are right. I guess I let winning get the better of me.’ She walks over to Big Mac. ‘Hey...um...I’m sorry. Really, for everything.’ Rainbow, not expecting him to forgive her, walks back. a throat was cleared behind her and Rainbow turns to see Big Mac holding his hoof out. Rainbow gives him a hoof-bump and exchange smiles. Zecora puts her hoof on Twilight’s shoulder. ‘Come  now; Our chance is here/ Step on stage; Leave behind your fears’ Twilight nods and the two position themselves behind the curtain, ready to rap! ‘Well, that last round was...different’ Vinyl says to the audience, ‘Now, who is ready for Round 3?’ The crowd responds with a roar ‘Okay! Round 3! Twilight VS Zecora. Battle...BEGIN! Twilight: My name is Twilight Sparkle Because I light up the stage You better give up now Before you taste my rage I am the Princess of Friendship I’m an alicorn, you see Don’t think that your silly brews Can help you beat me! Zecora: You should be giving up You are wasting my time Do you dare challenge me To a battle of rhyme?! I’ve got more magic than you With nothing but my brews I’ll buck you backstage With all four of my hooves Twilight: You are one to talk While I am one to fight I can kick your tatooed flank All day and night I can hardly understand you When you talk in rhyme all day With all your witch doctor-ness I wouldn’t talk to you anyway! Zecora: I will crack your egghead And make an omlette with the yolk Come over and play With my poison joke Just because you read That doesn’t make you smart I’m half way through beating you .While you didn’t even start! Twilight: You think we would be scared Since you live in everfree But if Apple Bloom can go alone I doubt it’s so scary When I win, please don’t cry I wouldn’t want to drown! Just accept the shame and run away Back to Zebra Town! Zecora: You say that you read books But you only read the cover You also say you fly But you can only hover Get ready for the truth Because this is about to end The Princess of Friendship Only has five friends! Zecora and Twilight run backstage, Twilight looking a bit shaken. ‘You did great, Zecora!’ ‘As did you; But it is true/ On this eventful night; Only one will win the fight’ ‘I wonder who will win! Twilight and Zecora share a giggle before they are greeted by their friends. ‘Nice!’ says Rainbow Dash! ‘Though I have to admit, you could have done better on your part, Twilight!’ admits Rarity ‘I know. I just didn’t want to be too rude’ ‘Well’ starts Applejack, ‘Guess all that’s left is you and me, Pinkie Pie!’ Pinkie realizes this and is overwhelmed, ‘Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh! Applejack! We’re next!’ exclaims Pinkie, shaking Applejack until she is dizzy. ‘Okay then, we better get going!’ says Applejack, pushing Pinkie, who can no longer breathe. The other ponies wish them good luck and they position themselves behind the curtain, waiting for their que. ‘Alright, everypony. This is the last rap battle of the night! Let’s make this one to remember!’ announces Vinyl. The crowd responds with “Yeah!”s and “Aww!”s. ‘Okay...Round 4! Applejack VS Pinkie Pie! Battle...BEGIN! Pinkie Pie: Here’s a strange battle Between an apple and a pie Just say I’m gonna win this You know you cannot lie! I make people smile You make people bored With your non-existent personality No one can help but snore Applejack: I work on my farm Selling apples for my bits All you do is frolic ‘Round the town like a kid My pet is so loyal Yours tries to kill you everyday But you’re so oblivious that you couldn’t tell anyway Pinkie Pie: Apples, apples, apples That’s all you ever say! Every second of every minute Of every hour of everyday! I get it! You like apples. It’s even in your name But if I hear it one more time I’m sure I’ll go insane! Applejack: I drive you insane With only one word! What about you always yappin’ Every one you’ve ever heard! You’re so all over the place That I can’t keep track! You’re here then you’re there Then you’re gone then you’re back! Pinkie Pie: You may be my cousin But I don’t really care I’ll win this with a single strand of my pink hair I’m a super party pony And I’ll run you to the ground Go back to where you belong In the background! Applejack: We both have farms But at least mine makes sense! Who would buy a rock? I wouldn’t pay a pence!   The five of us grow up But you stay the same Oh, by the way Your parties are lame! ‘WOW! That was so fun!’ eclaims Pinkie. ‘I agree. I’m glad I gave it a try.’ says Applejack. Octavia catches up to everypony. ‘Great job! All of you did fantastic! Now, all of you should stand side by side behind the curtain for the final applause’.   The ponies position themselves as so and wait for their que. ‘That was the last battle of the night and ,wow, was it a good one! Let’s give a big round of applause to our competitors!’ says Vinyl. The curtains rise, revealing the ponies to the audience, who responds with cheers and screams. ‘Now, this is where the audience is most important. You, the audience, get to decide who the winners are!’ Screams and cheers flood the stage. Vinyl waits for everypony to quiet down before continuing. ‘Under your seats are voting remotes. You will vote for who wins each battle and a special prize for which two had the best rap battle. We will take a small break for the voting. Ready...VOTE!’