//------------------------------// // 60 // Story: You in Equestria: Let's Save a Kingdom // by RatherHomely //------------------------------// You think quickly. Okay, maybe not quickly. More like faster than usual, not that that’s saying much. You run a list of pegasi through your head. Who would be the most help in getting to Rainbow Dash’s house? Hmm… You tap your chin in a very thoughtful manner. Your Uncle John said that studies showed tapping your chin helped to stimulate the brain. Considering your Uncle John is all-wise, you’re pretty sure it’s true. “Of course!” You snap your fingers. “I know just who to get!” “Hi-ho Derpy!” you shout. “Hi-ho!” she replies, launching into the air with you on her back. You give a girlish squeal. You’d always wanted to do this, especially since you had that drawing commissioned of you fighting dragons with a sword atop Derpy’s back. Best twenty dollars you’ve ever spent! Actually, Dinky had been your first choice for getting to Rainbow’s place, but she was busy stuffing her face at the endless muffin buffet at the cafe. It was a wonder you could even get Derpy away. You’d been expecting Derpy to have some drastic personality change like most other ponies in Ponyville. All that had happened was that her wings were now bat wings, which was totally lame! Oh well, at least she’s still adorable. You give her a big hug, causing her to nearly tail-dive. Save the affections for when you’re on the ground, alright? “We’re going to Rainbow’s house, right?!” Derpy shouts, barely making herself heard over the air whizzing past. “Indeed!” you shout back. “Just set me down on her front porch!” “Are you sure that’s a good idea? I don't think ponies without wings can stand on clouds!” Derpy replies. “Oh, hey! We're here!” “My dear Derpy,” you chide her, wagging your finger. “Ponyville has been discorded! While I’d normally pass right through clouds, the norm doesn’t apply here! Most likely the clouds are made of a more solid substance, like cotton balls.” You step off of Derpy’s back. “Trust me, I have this all thought o-” You pass right through the cloud and begin plummeting towards the earth. You were right, the cloud was made of a solid substance. The extremely solid substance called whipped cream. Hey, at least you’re going to die a delicious death. You take your final moments to recollect your life’s achievements. Oddly enough, you can’t think of anything off the top of your head. Wait! There was that one time you rode on top of Derpy! That was pretty- You hit the ground, but are fortunate. Your landing is cushioned by a grey pegasus with a rainbow cutie mark. Luckily she seems to be very squishy. “OW!” the cyan pegasus cries out. “Watch it!” “Sorry, Rainbow Dash.” you groan. Thank Celestia for cartoon physics! “Whatever…” grumbles the pegasus, and she trots away. Now back to- Oh... Wait... > … Okay, perhaps you should have checked Ponyville first before just assuming she was in the sky.