Following the events in Duloc, the motley crew of the Equestrians, Shrek, Donkey, Apple White, and Raven Queen found themselves progressing their way across the landscape in search of the princess Lord Farquaad wanted them to find. Things seemed to grow stranger the further they progressed along this leg of the journey. From meeting new and strange friends, fighting knights in Duloc, there seemed to be no shortage of bizarre occurrences as of late. One thing was absolutely certain: Things were only getting stranger from here on out.
For now though, all they could think about was how they’d been walking nearly all day… and seemingly going nowhere.
“Are we there yet?” Pinkie squeaked.
“No…” The group answered in unison.
“Are we there yet?”
“No.”
“Are we there yet?”
“No!”
“Are we there yet?”
“NO!”
For a moment all was quiet as the group silently eyed Pinkie Pie, who merely skipped about along the beaten path. After a period of nothing further, they slowly turned ahead to get back to the task at hoof…
“Are we there yet—”
“NO!!!”
“Pinkie, please!” Twilight groaned. “We just passed that abandoned mill five minutes ago!”
“Oh yeah… seemed like six!” Pinkie smiled.
“Is your friend usually like this on every adventure,” Raven Queen asked.
“No… not often this way…” Rainbow replied. “Usually it’s way worse!”
“This may turn into the longest day of my entire life,” Shrek muttered.
“Ooh! I got the perfect remedy for that!” Pinkie offered, pulling out a ukelele.
“Oh no, I’m not interested—” Shrek began.
But it was too late!
Shrek knew this was going to happen. The group pressed on with the landscape rolling by over the following…
“See? It makes the time go by faster!” Donkey smiled.
Our heroes soon passed may bits of scenery. Amongst the butterflies and birds, they even passed a little bunny hopping by.
“Aw, you see the little bunny?” Fluttershy pointed out.
“Aye, he looks delicious,” Shrek nodded.
The bunny’s eyes went wide, and he hopped away screaming. Before the others could scold Shrek, Donkey and Pinkie suddenly burst out laughing.
“What’s so funny?” Applejack asked.
“I just got the, ‘He must be compensating for something,’ joke!” Pinkie laughed.
The group groaned in unison, as Pinkie and Donkey laughed at the joke. Eventually, the day turned into evening as the moon replaced the sun in the sky. But still, they marched on despite the sleepiness in their eyes. Spike at one point looked up toward the night sky for a brief second when a cow jumped over the moon.
“Mooooooooooooooooo!”
Spike stared blankly, then rubbed his eyes hard as if he were seeing things. Of course, they didn’t get any farther when a Dish and Spoon were running by shouting, ‘Run! Run! Are they still after us? Aw geez!’. The group stared blankly as the inanimate objects paused to catch their breath. A wailing siren in the distance sent them running again, as a police chariot was in hot pursuit. And just when they thought they’ve seen everything, a parade passed by.
“I love that movie!” Pinkie smiled.
“Oh man, what could be better than this?!” Donkey added.
Finally, the group plopped onto a nearby field heavily exhausted from all the walking. While most of the group laid upon the ground, catching their breath and massaging their sore limbs, Applejack and Rainbow Dash immediately went to work. The cow pony gathered a couple logs from nearby, piled them up between a circle of rocks, and Rainbow Dash proceeded to take a stick and rub against the wood so hard… a fire sparked within a matter of seconds.
“Sweet Celestia…” Spike groaned. “This trip will never end…”
“Why are y’all complainin’?” Applejack asked. “Ya got wings, ya could just fly if ya need tah.”
“I’ve been flapping all day!” Spike replied, exhausted. “My wings are so sore I swear they’ll fall off. And now my feet feel like they’ll break right under me.”
“Come on little dude, we’ve been through worse,” Rainbow chimed in. “After all the monsters, demons, and everything else in between, you really think walking will beat you?”
“Actually darling, I must agree with Spike,” Rarity piped in. “We’ve been walking an awful long time; it would be nice if we could rest a while.”
Then Pinkie Pie bounced up alongside her friends with her usual bright smile and a ‘boing’ with every bounce she made.
“Didn’t you get enough rest, silly filly?” She asked happily. “I know I sure did. I had this wonderful dream about an entire world made of candy. The clouds were made of cotton candy, the snow in the mountains were powdered sugar, the roads were made of fudge…”
Twilight Sparkle quickly lit her horn to life and encased Pinkie in a magical noise-concealing bubble, while her pink party pony friend kept jabbering on and about. Shrek walked by as he watched her do this, actually releasing an amused chuckle.
“Impressive,” He complimented. “Now can you do the same thing to Donkey?”
Speaking of the little talking Donkey, he’d been sharing a conversation with Fluttershy over, you guessed it… waffles.
“I’m tellin’ you Flutters, in my day I make the best fluffiest waffles you will ever eat in your whole life!” Donkey told Fluttershy. “When we get through saving the princess, I’ll whip us all a batch. I swear they’ll taste so good, that you’ll feel like you died and went to heaven.”
“That sounds very lovely,” Fluttershy smiled. “Not the dying part, but I’d be happy to try your waffles.”
As the group nestled themselves around the fire, Twilight Sparkle looked around and noticed two members of their little traveling party were missing. She looked back over her shoulder and spotted Apple White and Raven Queen isolated and staring up at the moon. As Twilight slowly approached, what little she could see of their faces, it seemed as though Apple was trying her best to keep from sobbing while Raven tried consoling the poor girl. Twilight felt terrible seeing the girls this way, but it also piqued her interest over a certain subject she still knew nothing about.
‘What happened to you before coming here?’, she thought to herself.
Since they met, all the two princesses told them of their homeland was how it was attacked leading to their escape to some portal. But that much didn’t offer much information on ‘who’ attacked them or even for ‘what’ reason. Twilight didn’t wish to press the matter, seeing it clearly was a sore subject for the two teenagers. But with her curiosity growing increasingly, she couldn’t stand idly by forever.
Making a quick decision, Twilight inched her way toward the girls, and slowly sat herself next to the two girls as they kept eyeing the moon.
“You two doing okay?” She asked.
Both Apple and Raven were slightly startled by the sudden voice, but quickly composed themselves.
“Um—y-yeah, we’re fine,” Apple nodded quickly.
“We just thought we could use the space,” Raven added.
“It’s alright, don’t worry,” Twilight assured them.
For another minute or two, all was silent between the three as the stars glittered in the night sky.
“You don’t have to do that,” Twilight spoke up.
“Do what?” Raven asked.
“Keep everything bottled up inside,” Twilight responded. “I know a little thing or two about bottling up your emotions. And some very good friends of mine can vouch for me on the subject. Trust me, it never ends well.”
“What do you mean, Twilight?” Apple asked.
“In the short time we’ve known you two, you’ve never discussed ‘why’ you ended up here in the first place.”
Both Raven and Apple eyed one another before turning back to Twilight. Only now, their faces were heavily sad and somber.
“We don’t like reliving it,” Raven answered honestly.
“Of all the terrible times we’ve endured, this one’s by far the worst,” Apple added, trying not to cry.
Twilight nodded her head in understanding, having had her share of terrible times in her lifetime.
“If you don’t want to talk, I understand,” She informed them. “I’m not expecting you to tell me or any pony else if you don’t want to. I just want you both to know we’re friends now. If you ever need to confide with us about anything, we’re always here to lend an ear. We want to help any way we can, but we won’t be able to… if we don’t know what’s going on.”
Apple turned back toward Raven and the golden-haired teen closed her eyes before giving a small nod. Raven took a deep breath and released a long exhale.
“It began on the night of Thronecoming…” Raven began.
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Flashback…
In the magical lands of the United Fairytale Kingdom, the moon shined brightly in a sky filled with stars. At the very heart of these enchanted kingdoms stood the gigantic castle school of Ever After High, where the children of fairytale characters attended to find their destiny. On this night, however, there was only one thing anyone could think of.
Thronecoming.
The entire school had prepared for this most festive of celebrations for so long and finally the time had come. Already on that very same day, Ever After High once again won their biggest Bookball game, held the Thronecoming parade, and all the children were able to visit Heritage Hall and receive special gifts their fairytale parents left for them long ago. Now they reached the portion of the night for the inaugural Thronecoming dance.
The music blasted (courtesy of Melody Piper), the disco ball gleamed in the light, and all the students were dressed in their finest ensemble. Suddenly, the doors to the Grimmnasium burst open and everyone halted what they were doing. They all turned to see none other than Apple White and Raven Queen, wearing their best dresses, making their grand entrance.
Everyone stared in awe with wide eyes and mouths agape as the two teenage girls entered. Eventually, the awe passed, and everyone resumed conversing with one another and enjoying the party. Apple and Raven crossed through the Grimmnasium till they spotted a group of their friends off the side. The group consisted of Madeline Hatter, Cerise Hood, Lizzie Hearts, Blondie Locks, Briar Beauty, Ashlynn Ella, Darling Charming, and the O’Hair Twins. The two girls quickly made their way over toward their friends.
“Spello everyone!” Apple greeted happily. “I can’t believe Thronecoming is here at last. I’ve been waiting for this ever since the semester began and now it’s finally here.”
“I know what you mean, girl,” Briar agreed. “I’m going to party like it’s my last night alive. If I’m sleeping for a thousand years, I’m living it up now.”
“Briar, you’ve been saying that for the longest time,” Blondie told her friend. “Remember, you don’t want to party too much or too little. You want to do it just right.”
“Is that you talking or your mom?” Briar asked. “It’s hard to tell the difference.”
“Come on guys, this is supposed to be a fun night,” Ashlynn spoke up. “After all, it’s only for one night and we must make the most out of it.”
“I wholeheartedly agree,” Lizzie nodded. “For if not, I assure you heads will roll.”
“And knowing your mom’s the Queen of Hearts, that’s frightening,” Poppy O’Hair said worriedly.
“Totally,” Holly O’Hair nodded.
Madeline Hatter stepped up beside her best friend Raven.
“So, you give anymore thought on all that bibblebock of you following your destiny?” She asked. “Personally, I think all this tick-tock Jabberwock talk is absolutely insane.”
“Trust me, nothing’s more insane than you Maddie,” Raven chuckled.
“Thank you for noticing,” Maddie smiled.
Raven continued to look around the area, seeing all the fun around her. However, she couldn’t help but notice something seemed off. All the staff and servers for the evening were people she didn’t know. They all walked about as though they were constantly checking on things. She also noticed most of them filled out the hall with many different chests. What was in them, she couldn’t tell. Her suspicious looks didn’t go unnoticed as her friend, Cerise, approached.
“Something on your mind, Rae?” She asked.
Raven quickly shook her head and got her mind back in order.
“No, I’m cool,” She answered. “Just thinking is all.”
“Were you thinking about how awesome it was when I hurled that bookball all the way from the in-zone to mid-field?” Cerise bragged. “Or was it about when I sacked that huge Sherwood guy so hard he lost three I.Q. points?”
Raven couldn’t help but chuckle over her friend’s bragging.
“We get it, Cerise,” She laughed. “You’re good at Bookball.”
“Not just good, I’m the best!” Cerise smirked.
Suddenly, the sound of a microphone caused everyone to turn toward the stage and saw none other than Headmaster Grimm standing upon the stage. He was still as pompous and posh as ever, but he was genuinely happy on this night.
“Welcome everyone to Ever After High’s Thronecoming dance,” He announced to everyone. “The school tradition where we celebrate our stories and those who came before us.”
The entire crowd erupted into cheers and applause of celebration. As this went on, Raven felt a weird feeling and turned to see the servers leaving the room. They proceeded to close and lock the door behind them as they went. As if that wasn’t weird enough, the orchestra started playing a strange yet haunting melody.
This certainly didn’t sit well for Raven Queen. She quickly approached Apple and grabbed hold of her arm.
“We need to go!” She said urgently. “Now!”
“But I want to see who gets crowned Thronecoming Queen!” Apple protested.
“Apple, I’m serious!” Raven persisted. “Something bad’s going to happen and we need to leave!”
Up on the stage, Headmaster Grimm kept speaking to the students. He had no idea, however, of a mysterious figure in a hooded cloak walking up behind him. The figure drew back the hood revealing Venrys Baratheon brandishing a dagger. Venrys quickly jammed the dagger through the poor headmaster’s back, causing him to cry out in pain and drop his microphone. The assassin leaned next to the headmaster’s ear with a wicked smirk on his face.
“Queen Cersei sends her regards,” He said menacingly.
The students screamed in horror as their headmaster dropped to the stage, dead as could be. Suddenly, all the servers removed their disguise revealing themselves as Lannister soldiers, appearing up in the balconies armed with crossbows. They started firing at anyone and anything that moved.
“RUN APPLE!!!” Raven yelled. “RUN!!!”
The two started running along with the other students toward the doors. Many of them were shot down in the process as they piled against the doors but couldn’t open them. From the stage ran a multitude of Lannister knights and black knights behind Venrys, all brandishing weapons.
Raven grabbed Apple and pulled her off in another direction as more of their classmates were shot down and others hacked to their deaths by the knights. Suddenly, a crossbow bolt impaled Raven through her right shoulder and she fell to the floor.
“RAVEN!” Apple screamed.
Apple raced over to help her friend off the ground as a few knights raced after them, armed to kill. Using what strength she had, Raven shot her hand and blasted them in the air with her magic. Apple helped her friend to her feet and was able to teleport themselves away from the area. Had she had all her strength, she could’ve saved more. Sadly, many of their classmates were cut down in what they could only describe as… the ‘Red Thronecoming’.
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“… We managed to escape the Grimmnasium only to find the rest of our world burning,” Raven continued tearfully. “If only I’d warned everyone else, if I’d been stronger, our friends would still be alive right now. And maybe… our home wouldn’t be burned to ashes.”
Tears flowed down the faces of not only Apple and Raven, but Twilight as well. Hearing the poor girls’ recount of past events, perhaps the worst night of their lives, was undoubtedly heartbreaking to the pony princess.
“I—I’m so sorry,” She croaked.
“I-It just h-happened so s-s-suddenly,” Apple cried. “We d-don’t even know w-why.”
“They just came in and killed anyone in sight,” Raven said somberly. “We don’t even know them!”
That was the part which didn’t make sense in Twilight’s mind. What cold sinister people would come out of nowhere and just kill all in sight? Whoever they were, she hoped she’d never to meet them.
“Well, just know if you ever need anything, my friends and I will be here for you,” Twilight assured them. “You’re part of our company now; as far as I know, that makes you honorary Equestrians.”
The two girls looked toward Twilight Sparkle and smiled tearfully toward the Alicorn princess. Though they were still very sad, it felt good for them to know that they weren’t truly alone. And so they spent the period turning their attention back towards the night sky, as a shooting star passed by.
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Eventually, it was the following day and ergo time for the group to resume their journey. They had slight trouble with the fire as Shrek tried to stomp the flames out, only to catch his right foot on fire. But luckily, Rainbow Dash quickly zoomed in with a little black rain cloud and with a few quick stomps she cast a shower of water dousing out the campfire and the flame on Shrek’s foot.
With one problem out of the way, the group proceeded to march their way onward toward their journey’s end. Once again, Pinkie Pie couldn’t help but sing a tune to pass the time…
Pinkie Pie (Sings):
I’m on my way from misery to happiness today
Ah-hah (ah-hah) ah-hah (ah-hah)
I’m on my way from misery to happiness today—
“Hey guys, we’re here!” Donkey said loudly.
“Oh, thank Celestia!” Rainbow sighed with relief.
Twilight and the girls quickly made their way to join the rest of the group who went ahead. Soon as they reached their sides, they looked out at a barren landscape laying in the shadow of a volcanic mountain with a cloud of smoke billowing overhead. They continued their way across the landscape and eventually started climbing the side of the mountain. As they did, they suddenly got a whiff of something foul.
“Oh man!” Rainbow cringed, covering her nose. “What died up here?”
“Smells like a combination of burning rubber and rotting garbage!” Applejack added.
“Ooh… Shrek, did you do that?” Donkey said in disgust. “Man, you gotta warn somebody before you just crack one off. My mouth was open and everything.”
“Believe me, guys, if it was me, you’d all be DEAD!” Shrek emphasized.
“I know what you mean,” Twilight said. “I almost died running into that skunk den during winter wrap up.”
Shrek took a quick whiff of the air to determine what it was.
“It’s brimstone,” He told them. “We must be getting close.
“Yeah right, brimstone,” Donkey said skeptically. “Don’t be talking about brimstone. I know what I smell. It wasn’t no brimstone. It didn’t come off no stone neither.”
“Let’s just keep going,” Spike suggested. “The less we think about it the better.”
Eventually, the group reached the top of the climb and hoisted themselves up and over the ridge. They gazed over the volcanic crater and saw what lay ahead. The Dragon’s Keep towered before them, a dilapidated castle, burnt and black. Perched on a rock pinnacle, it was surrounded by a terrifying lake of molten lava. A single light shined upon the window of the tallest tower. Dark clouds blocked out the blue sky above them. Thunder struck and crows circled the castle.
“Yeah… that’s not ominous at all,” Spike gulped.
“Sure, it’s big enough, but look at the location,” Shrek joked.
“Finally, there’s the bridge to the dragon’s keep!” Twilight pointed out. “Let’s keep going!”
Shrek jumped over and approached the bridge, while the rest of the group followed behind him. The most nervous one, aside from Fluttershy, was Donkey.
“Uh, Shrek?” Donkey said nervously. “Uh, remember when you said that ogres have layers?”
“Oh, aye,” Shrek nodded.
“Well, I have a bit of a confession to make,” Donkey said, gasping at the sight of a skeleton. “Donkeys don’t have layers. We wear our fear right out there on our sleeves.”
“Oh trust me, Cranky back home sure has loads of layers,” Pinkie giggled. “But I broke through them all and actually got ol’ grumpy pants to smile!”
“Wait a second, Donkeys don’t have sleeves,” Shrek pointed out.
“You know what I mean,” Donkey counterargued.
“Don’t tell me you’re afraid of heights too!” Rainbow rolled her eyes.
“Uhh… no. I’m just a bit uncomfortable on being on a rickety bridge over a boiling lake of lava!”
Suddenly, hot steam spewed from under the part of the bridge they stood over. The hot wind came upon them so quickly, that the manes and tails of the ponies flew skyward as it did for the others. Eventually, the steam simmered down as the lake continued to boil below them.
“Wow… what a warm breeze…” Fluttershy quivered. “It came so… suddenly…”
“That’s because we’re on a bridge,” Rainbow pointed out.
“Oh, I didn’t even notice. And… what bridge is this?”
“The bridge to the Dragon’s Keep?”
“Ohh… the bridge to the Dragon’s Keep…” Fluttershy nodded, growing suspicious. “And the intense heat I’m feeling comin’ up under my hooves?”
“Only the lake of molten lava.”
“Ohh… the lake of molten lava… THE LAKE OF MOLTEN LAVA?!?!”
Fluttershy’s sudden outburst sent the bridge twisting, as the others hung on for dear life. It took the combined efforts of Applejack and Rarity to calm Fluttershy down, as her teeth chattered rapidly, and her body shook like a maraca.
“Come on, you two!” Shrek ushered. “I’m right here bside ya, okay? For emotional support. We’ll just tackle this thing together one little baby step at a time.”
“Really?” Donkey asked nervously.
“Really, really.”
“Okay, that makes me feel so much better.”
“Um… I don’t feel I can do this…” Fluttershy whimpered. “There’s a giant dragon waiting for us… not to mention lava is not good for my coat… and this bridge doesn’t feel very safe…”
“Oh, that is so interesting…” Shrek nodded. “Because… I happen to have the perfect remedy for that.”
“Oh, you do!” Donkey smiled.
Shrek and Rainbow Dash faced each other, and they nodded with mischievous smirks. They collectively turned Donkey and Fluttershy back ahead, slowly… and the pair started to get very nervous.
“What are you doing?” Fluttershy whimpered.
Shrek & Rainbow Dash (Sings):
Sing a song.
Yes, a travel song.
That’s what you’ve done all day.
“That’s not funny Dashie!” Pinkie called out.
Shrek & Rainbow Dash (Sings):
Before ya know it,
You’re halfway with me!
“Ignore the fire, and the peril, and the lava!” Shrek advised sinisterly.
“SHREK!!!” Fluttershy and Donkey cried out.
Shrek & Rainbow Dash (Sings):
And I know, all I need, all along, (Donkey: Lemme off, lemme off!)
Is a path, and a pal, and song. (Fluttershy: STOP IT!)
So I’m singin’… (Donkey: Oh no!!!)
And I’m pallin’… (Fluttershy: This is so wrong!)
With you…
“ALL RIGHT… FINE!” Fluttershy cried out, frustrated. “So pushy…”
“It’s okay… I’m right behind you…” Donkey whimpered.
“Just keep moving,” Raven advised. “And don’t look down.”
“Okay, don’t look down,” Donkey spoke nervously to himself. “Don’t look down. Don’t look down. Keep on moving. Don’t look down.”
Donkey (Sings):
Why me… why me… (Shrek: There ya go!)
Fluttershy (Sings):
Why Celestia… why… (Twilight: Don’t look down, Fluttershy.)
Donkey (Sings):
I’m too old to wet myself, and much to young to die—
All of a sudden, Donkey stepped through a rotting board, which made him slip and Fluttershy trip on top of him. Their eyes caught the board splashing into the fiery lava below.
“Guys! We’re lookin’ down!” Donkey cried.
“OH, FAUST!!!” Fluttershy crawled back. “I can’t do this! Just let me off, please!”
“But you’re already halfway!” Shrek pointed out.
“But we know that half is safe!” Donkey argued.
“Okay, fine. I don’t have time for this. You go back.”
Shrek tried to press on, while Donkey and Fluttershy tried making their way under Shrek. But between the ogre and the rest of their friends, not to mention how tight the bridge was, there was hardly any space.
“Shrek, no! Wait!” Donkey cried out, terrified.
“Just, fly across, Fluttershy!” Rainbow spoke impatiently. “You got wings!”
“I can’t—too scared!” Fluttershy whimpered.
“Will you girls just calm down!” Rarity called out. “This isn’t the best time!”
“Just, guys—let’s have a dance then, shall we?”
Suddenly, Shrek bounced on the bridge causing it to sway to the side.
“DON’T DO THAT!” Donkey freaked out.
“Oh, I’m sorry. Do what?” Shrek smirked. “Oh, this?”
He bounced the bridge again, and some of the group hung onto the ropes for dear life.
“Yes, that!” Twilight spoke.
“Yes? Yes, do it. Okay!”
And so the ogre continued to bounce and sway as he backed the group across the bridge. Doneky and Fluttershy were backing away terrified, while Pinkie Pie treated this like a ride at a carnival.
“No, Shrek! No! Stop it!” Donkey begged.
“I don’t like these kind of rides!” Fluttershy cried out.
“I love these rides!” Pinkie cheered. “It’s like being at the carnival! WHEE!!!”
“Well… least some pony is enjoying this…” Spike muttered.
“Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear…” Apple whimpered worriedly.
“You said do it!” Shrek called out. “I’m doin’ it!”
“NOT FUNNY, SHREK!” Raven cried out.
“I’m gonna die, I’m gonna die…” Donkey whimpered. “Shrek, I’m gonna die…”
“Goodbye, cruel world…” Fluttershy declared.
“Uh, Flutters…” Rainbow pointed out.
It was then that the group noticed that amidst all that insanity, they were currently standing on solid ground… on the other side of the bridge they took. They turned to look into Shrek’s eyes, specifically Donkey and Pinkie, realizing they were okay. Fluttershy breathing heavily, fainted toward the ground as Twilight and Rarity caught her. Donkey and Pinkie, meanwhile, smiled toward Shrek as it slowly dawned on them…
Donkey & Pinkie (Sings):
What did we do to deserve you,
our pal evermore.
We crossed a bridge together.
What a beautiful metaphor.
We’re singin’… (Why me?)
And we’re pallin’… (Why me?)
And we’re travelin’… (Why me?)
Donkey, Pinkie & Shrek (Sings):
With you-oo-oo-oo…
“That’ll do, guys,” Shrek declared. “That’ll do.”
But Pinkie Pie and Donkey wrapped their arms around the ogre, as the others smiled over the cute scene. The ogre merely sighed with a roll of his eyes before slipping out of their grasp and continued their way towards the castle.
“So… where’s this fire-breathing pain-in-the-neck anyway?” Rainbow asked.
“Inside, waiting for us to rescue her,” Shrek chuckled.
“I was talkin’ about the dragon, Shrek.”
“Do we have to fight the dragon?” Fluttershy asked. “We don’t even know how big it is.”
“If it’s anything like the dragon I ran into when I stumbled into it’s cave… or that one-time you girls went to stop a snoring dragon from polluting the sky…” Spike recalled. “Yeah… we’re on their territory now.”
“Let’s just hope that’s the only creature to worry about,” Twilight hoped. “The sooner we rescue the princess and escape the Dragon’s Lair, the sooner we can leave.”
“Ooh! I love ‘Dragon’s Lair’!” Pinkie cheered. “A bit frustrating to play on hard mode, but the animation has that Don Bluth feel… and the characters are pretty cool… I even heard talk about an upcoming movie—”
Pinkie Pie babbled on as the group slowly made their way through the crumbling archway into the Dragon’s Keep. Only two goals were on their minds: Rescue Princess Fiona… and get out. Of course, had neither of them looked back for even a brief moment, they’d have noticed a dark figure in a top hat watching them.
“Whether skies are clear or dark and cloudy, you can’t hide from me… your Uncle Howdy.”
Very nice chapter
Oh boy, now the heat is building up. Uh, no pun intended. Also, welcome back Mr. E.
We recognize that it's been a long wait with all the fans. But those who understood the lengthy absence, it was pretty tough for Mr. Enigma considering the most special time in his life reached an unsatisfying end. But onto the matter at hand, we return with two specific events in this story leading up to one daring rescue we've got planned.
First, the additional backstory surrounding Apple White and Raven Queen, how their world went straight to 'Hell' and the tragedy that occurred to all of their friends on a terrible night.
Also, a sequence that some of our fellow readers may remember... the crossing of the lava bridge... the musical edition. If they think surviving against the crossing of intense heat is rough, just wait till they find out what they are up against in the next chapter.
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Yes, very proud of how it turned out. Been itching to get those typing fingers to work for a month.
Yeah, even Starlight would know how she feels. In the “All Bottled Up” episode when she used her magic to keep her anger in
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Boo... *Throws a tomato*
But yes, that was a very appropriate quote. Just wait till they meet the dragon.
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And that anger ended up brainwashing a couple ponies to channel all of Starlight's anger and turn it on Trixie. Yet, before any pony feels bad for Trixie... she kind of started it since she didn't make things easy for her foal-friend.
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Me:(pours a bucket of water with ice onto Phantom Dragon's head)"wake up Phantom, the new chapter is in, and you don't want to miss it".
Well, they finally made it to the castle. Not only they have the dragon to worry about. But, also Tirek and the Dark figure that followed them.
Here’s hoping that things will be ok for them
First of all, welcome back, Mr. E, we've missed you. Second of all, Pinkie, we love you, but do you even shut up?! I thought Donkey was worst, but no.
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(Sees the gold fever mob chasing me again)
Me: (Screaming for my life) ”AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHG!!!!”
Mob: “MINE! MINE! MINE! MINE! MINE! MINE! MINE!"
Downvoters: (Chasing me) “IT’S WEDGIE TIME!!!”
Welcome back Sir, I hope that you're Leave of Absence has done what it was supposed to and that you are feeling better.
Phew! Lost those mobs.
Anyway, I’m sober again…for now. Lately, I’ve been so out of it.
I’ll get to commentaries after I’m done with some errands.
Welcome back. The group finally made it to the dragons keep despite putting up with exhaustion and boredom. And getting across an old bridge above lava. But the real challenge awaits them inside the lair
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Discord's Theatre, Galaxy Branch
Leia Organa: Don't they have any mode of transportation?
Postwar: You have to remember, this is a world where technology like yours didn't exist yet, they're still on behind the times. In other words...it's a level 1 world.
Sunset Shimmer: Level 1?
Postwar: Yeah, little something I learned from a guy wearing a watch that can turn himself into aliens. Level 1, that world. Level 2, like Canterlot City. And technology from 500 years from now, Level 3.
Sunset Shimmer: Huh, good to know.
Sunset Shimmer: Ugh, see, this is why some of us don't want to take Pinkie Pie camping with us.
Cal Kestis: Because she tends to ask to many questions every five minutes?
Sunset Shimmer: Exactly.
Han Solo: How did she...?
Postwar, Sunset, Galen, Ben, Ahsoka and Cal: It's Pinkie Pie, don't question it.
All: Ugh!!
Postwar: To quote a certain district attorney when he tried to clear Rainbow's name, "Her brain is literally made of bubblegum."
Postwar: You finally knowing when to shut up? *Everyone laughed at that comment.*
Postwar: Ugh, it's the thing with Trixie all over again.
Galen Marek: What about Trixie?
Sunset Shimmer: Twilight told me about it. Trixie was a performer, but when they found out the things she boasted was a hoax, she ended up being a laughing stock, so she bought a dangerous artifact to make her stronger, but it corrupted her and ended up enslaving my friends' town. She even used her magic to literally remove Pinkie's mouth.
Lando Calrissian: Wow, you guys must deal with a lot.
Sunset Shimmer: You have no idea.
Han Solo: Something tells me their story isn't a happy one.
Postwar: Since when is any story a happy one?
Cal Kestis: He's got a point.
Leia Organa: Wow, I'm impressed. She's good at negotiating.
Sunset Shimmer: Wish I had listened when I first met her.
Postwar: You were a different person back then, and you weren't in the right mind. But thanks to them, you were able to start over. Not only did you make amends at Canterlot City, but you also learned more about friendship over there and what it meant to be a leader. I'm surprised they didn't make you a princess after that.
Ahsoka Tano: Life has a habit of changing the course.
Cal Kestis: Yeah, tell me about it.
Leia Organa: Oh, those poor girls.
Luke Skywalker: Reminds me of what Yoda and Obi-Wan told me about how the Jedi Order fell.
Postwar: The darkness of evil runs deep. Even a person with a good heart, can suffer at the hands of evil.
Ahsoka Tano: Indeed. Evil can exist everywhere and strike when you least expect it.
Postwar: I'm surprised Equestria didn't have something like a montage spell.
Sunset Shimmer: Montage spell?
Postwar: You know, whenever you train or do stuff, you do say months of training in under five minutes.
Sunset blinked in surprised and slapped her forehead.
Sunset Shimmer: Why didn't Twilight and I think of that?
Both Sunset and Postwar laughed at that comment:
Postwar & Sunset: No you wouldn't you big crybaby.
Postwar: What is it with people building their bases or castles that are being surrounded my molten lava!! As if Darth Vader's wasn't bad enough. Uh, no offense Luke.
Luke Skywalker: None taken.
Postwar: Ugh, if I wanted to experience a lava type of danger, I would've gone with Carmen and Juni.
Sunset Shimmer: Who?
Postwar: Long story.
Galen Marek: That girl's really confusing. Brave one minute and scared the next.
Sunset Shimmer: She's Fluttershy, everything scares her.
Postwar: Yeah, and you should see her get scared when a leaf drops on her bottom.
Han Solo: And I thought half of my friends are crazy.
Postwar: Not as crazy as you for flying through the Kessel run in 12 parsecs and nearly got you crushed to death.
Sunset Shimmer: That really happened?
Lando Calrissian: More or less *Chewbacca growling in agreement*
Postwar: Huh, that's the first time I hear Fluttershy not say Celestia's name.
Sunset Shimmer: Same here.
Han Solo: Now that's clever.
Luke Skywalker: Indeed. Instead of focusing on what frightens you, one must try to distract yourself in order for you to move forward.
Postwar: Oh yeah, I heard about that.
Sunset Shimmer: There really is a movie about Dragon's Lair?
Postwar: That they are. The moment this is over and after I punch out, I'll try to get a copy for you so that you can watch it later.
Sunset Shimmer: I appreciate that.
Lando Calrissian: Uh, what is that?
Postwar: Nothing good. And to quote everyone from this universe, "I got a bad feeling about this."
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Ugh, those seagulls are a nightmare.
Welcome back Mr. E and what a marvelous chapter, poor Raven and Apple did not deserve what happened to them and their world *sighs*, im terrified by what i saw at the end of this chapter..........Uncle Howdy.............RUN!!!
*spits out water*
When did Fluttershy find religion?!
WELCOME BACK MR. ENIGMA
Great job with the new chapter! There was a lot that happened in the story. Poor Apple and Raven! They had to watch some of their friends die and their home go up in flames. I hope things work out for them in the end.
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Stupid auto correct... it was supposed to be 'Faust'. But I was in a hurry. We'll get that fixed.
Welcome back, Mr. E!
Poor Raven and Apple :(
Can't wait till we see Dragon and Fiona
How did Fluttershy NOT know the situation until she was on the bridge?
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Autocorrect can be a problem sometimes.
into the dragons keep...this will get interesting...
Future G5
Discord Memorial Cinema
Me: (on the phone) So you found two Velociraptor eggs while on your vacation, they hatched, took in the male one and gave the other to Mr. Drama, and are part Raptor yourselves? And their names are Blaze and Peppermint respectively? You guys in the past are having all the fun. Goodbye, sir. Hope your recovery gets better.
I hung up, and sighed. All feelings of joviness were gone.
Me: So my bosses now have pet Velociraptors, or are they half-siblings? Nah. (drinks from flask) Glad to see they’ve not forgotten love.
Feeling sorry for myself, I put away my flask and returned to the theater.
Izzy: Ooh, I love this game!
Zipp: Oh, hoofness…
Haven: Please silence your friend, she’s giving us a headache!
Alphabittle: I have never seen a hyperactive earth-pony before…and now I never wish to.
Izzy: Aw, I wanted to play.
Pipp: It’s really for the best that it stopped.
Posey: This is turning out to be the longest movie of my life.
Sunny: It’s actually going by really quickly.
Zipp: Is she gonna—
Posey: Please, I’m begging you, don’t!
Posey: I can’t stand this!
Pipp: I actually like the song. It’s very relaxing.
Izzy: WHAAAAAT?!! I didn’t know they could do that!
Me: Hiya, Puss!
Izzy: AND HE HAS A NAME?!!!
Hitch: Okay, Izzy! I think that’s screaming in the theater for one day.
Izzy: (embarrassed) Eheh…sorry.
That sudden scream caused some laughter.
Me: That gets me every time!
Hitch: I don’t see how that was funny at all!
Zipp: Of course you wouldn’t.
Posey: Uhh…so immature.
Alphabittle: Honestly, it’s not as funny the second time around.
Sprout: I don’t think it was funny to begin with.
Zipp: Of course.
Sprout: Hey!
Zipp: What the—?!
Hitch: Where did that come from?
Sunny: (smiling) I’m really enjoying this.
Zipp: And Plymouth’s over there laughing like an idiot.
Pipp: What even is going on anymore?!
Me: (laughing) And the dish ran away with the spoon! (continues laughing)
Hitch: What did they do to get chased by the police in the first place?
Sunny: What movie are they talking about?
Me: Some famous movie about lion royalty that was based on a famous Shakespeare play. I never really cared much for it.
Posey: ANYTHING!!!
Haven: I’m inclined to agree at this point.
Posey: Please tell me is it over?
Me: …for now.
Posey: (grumbles)
Sunny: (giggles) That was good. I liked the song.
Zipp: Yeah, flying all day really takes you out.
Posey: And maybe to some other ponies in the audience?
Izzy: Hey!
Izzy: Mmm…I’ll bet they’re not as good as Sunny’s pancakes!
Hitch: They are very delicious.
Zipp: I agree.
Pipp: One-hundred percent!
Sunny: (bashful) Guys…
Pipp: Oh, come on, Sunny! You know it’s true!
Tinny: I can’t exactly…eat, but you all looked very happy eating Sunny’s food.
Red: (thoughts) I agree.
Izzy: Aw…why are they so sad?
Zipp: I…don’t know.
Sunny: Maybe they’re remembering what happened before they met Princess Twilight and the others.
Izzy: The sky looks so pretty at night.
Me: (despondent) Yeah…
Sunny: Are you okay?
Me: I’m fine, just…reminiscing.
Sunny: I can’t imagine what terrible tragedy they went through.
Me: I can imagine quite a bit…and none of it’s good.
Me: Hoo, boy…yet another flashback.
Sunny: But we got to know what happened to them!
Me: My guess is that it wasn’t pretty.
Izzy: Wow! What a party!
Pipp: Those decorations are gorgeous~!
Haven: I say…those girls look beautiful!
Pipp: Oh, my hoofness, yes!
Me: “Spello”? Just how many of these fantasy worlds have specific pronouns?
Izzy: Yeah, what does that even mean?
Sunny: I think it’s a mix of “spell” and “hello”.
Izzy: Oooh…that makes sense.
Me: It’s not even clever, just plain confusing.
Me: Heh, she just said Jabberwock. That’s one of my favorite poems.
Sunny: What’s a “Jabberwock”?
Hitch: It sounds dangerous.
Me: Nothing but a load of nonsense.
Me: What is this music?
Izzy: I don’t like it!
Pipp: It’s like, very scary.
There was a long and somber silence.
Me: I was right: it was a purge.
Sunny: Why…why did this happen?
Me: There are a lot of moments in history that “happened”, and for some people they’re still hard to fathom.
I shuddered.
Izzy: Ooh, ooh, a shooting star! Quick, make a wish!
Sunny: (giggling) The Wishing Star’s passed already, Izzy.
Izzy: Aw…
Red: (thoughts) I wish for the love I have with my friends to never end.
Misty: (thoughts) I wish for a cutie mark…and a family.
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Nice
weren't you paying attention?
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Me: Aw, c’mon!
Sunny: What is it?
Me: I had a feeling they would skip over the Proclaimers’ song. Doesn’t make it feel any less frustrating.
Haven: (grumbling) Good gracious…
Sprout: Was that supposed to be funny, because I’m not laughing.
Izzy: Oooh…right. The dragon.
Sparky: (excited babbles)
Hitch: Uh, I hope that this dragon is friendly…right?
Misty: (whispering) What magic could this dragon have?
Zipp: Woah…
Me: That’s a stereotypical Dragon’s Keep if I’ve ever seen one.
Me: (with Shrek) Sure, it’s big enough, but look at the location.
Misty: It’s…kind of…scary…
Me: After stalking him the entire day.
Hitch: Wait, what?
Izzy: AAH!!
Pipp: (winges)
Alphabittle: And here I thought that mare couldn’t get any more skittish.
Zipp: Why did it take her that long to realize that? Could she just…not see the lava lake at all?
Sunny: Are they—?
Zipp: Seriously?
Posey: Who is the adult around here? I need to know!
Sunny: That is something I did not need to hear today.
Haven: When is this ridiculous nonsense going to end?
Sunny: What?!
Zipp: He’s doing this on purpose.
Hitch: Doesn’t he know how dangerous that is?!
Posey: Please, for the love of—
Me: (laughing) Oh, that was funny, both short and long-term speaking.
Pipp: Ugh, that was so~ years ago, Shrek.
Sunny: Uh…
Me: A video game developed by one of the most famous animated movie filmmakers that is infamous for how utterly difficult the gameplay is. I hope that one of his movies is featured in this series.
Pipp: I, for one, am…not sure about…meeting this dragon.
Zipp: Yeah, I get the feeling it’s not gonna be like our Sparky.
Izzy: (frightened) Jinxie! Jinxie!
Hitch: How…long has he been stalking them?
Me: Who the actual hell is Uncle Howdy?
Zipp: I don’t know, but I get the feeling we don’t want to find out.
Me: This is why I don’t follow wrestling.
Sorry Mr. E.
Looks like my commentary will have to wait tomorrow.
I just got back from a long flight and I’ve been sleeping off the jet lags.
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Canterlot Mall Theater, Discord's Branch
The Equestrian Girls minus Pinkie let out a soft sigh as a few of them groan a little bit
Rainbow: Yeah, we know that feeling (she admitted)
Applejack: Eeyup (she said)
Arctic: That bad? (He ask looking to the group)
Sci-Twi: Yeah, I didn’t think it was that bad. That is, until we went on a trip (she mentioned with a small groan)
Pinkie: Aw~ it wasn’t that bad. I even singed to lighten up the mood (the party girl said with a grin)
Rainbow: Yeah, we remember (she said with a little bit of annoyance in her voice)
Sci-Twi: (was shock and flabbergasted at this) But…why..How.. I have so many questions!?!
Rarity: Twilight it’s best you don’t (the fashionista said to her)
Arctic: Yeah, trust me there is a reason why I mentioned to you before to NEVER question what Pinkie does. It will just give you more things to question
Pinkie: Aw, I wanted to hear more. It sounded so wonderful
Fluttershy: T-that wasn’t very nice to say Shrek(she said softly)
Rainbow: Come on Flutters. You gotta admit Donkey can be a “little” annoying (she mentioned towards her shy friend)
Fluttershy: S-Still could’ve been a little nicer about it (she mentioned back to Rainbow back)
The Girls couldn’t help by feel unease on what could’ve happen to them in their world as Ace also felt the same on what could’ve possibly happened
Silence fell in the theater as the girls felt bad for what the girls on what they been through as Ace felt the for them as he grip his seat handle a bit angered on the attack of innocent people with many lives taken
Arctic: They were such kind and good people. They didn’t deserve any of that to happen (he spoke with a bit of venom and hatred in his voice)
Rarity: (could tell how angered Ace was as the fashionista put a hand on his shoulder) We all feel the same way darling. What happened, it was awful. Those people won’t get away for what they did
Arctic: (felt her hand on his shoulder as he listened to her words having a small nod and took a few breaths to calm himself down)
Pinkie: Aw no singing this time
Rainbow: I think we had enough singing for this Pinkie (she said to the party)
Applejack: I agree. We really don’t need another musical number now
Sci-Twi: (slides down her seat a bit as she cover her face) I remember something like that happening to me. When I was helping Fluttershy. I had that smell on me for days (she said feeling a bit embarrassed)
Fluttershy: I-I’m sorry again for what happen (the shy girl said to Twilight)
Fluttershy: I-I would feel the same. If I had to cross something like that (she mentioned feeling a little nervous)
Arctic: You and me both Flutters (he admits feeling a little nervous himself)
Rainbow: You to (she ask looking towards Ace)
Arctic: Even I’m scared of things Dash. And, Lava and Fire is one of them that gets me a bit tense up
Applejack: A bad experience with fire? (The farm girl ask)
Arctic: Well, it’s kinda because of the type of pony I am.
Rarity: what do you mean by that Darling? (She ask curious)
Arctic looks at her and the others as he would pull out a small device with a hologram of his pony self
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Arctic: This is what I mean. What I look like back in Equestria
The Equestrian Girl were by shock seeing what there Equestria friend look like as a pony
Rarity: My word! Is that what you really look like Ace
Arctic: (he would nod his head) Yep, that’s me.
Rainbow: Dude.. you look so Awesome! (She exclaimed)
Sci-Twi: Are your wings really made of ice! (She said shocked and stunned by this)
Arctic: (he nods a bit as he would rub the back of his head with a small chuckle) Yeah, they are. I’m known as an ice Pegasus pony. I pretty much can do ice magic. And can handle higher altitudes better than most Pegasus ponies can.
Applejack: That’s mighty impressive. Is that also the reason why you’re afraid of fire?
Arctic: (nods) Yeah, things like fire and lava get me a bit tense. While it doesn’t effect my wings it does get me nervous being around VERY hot places were i could possibly past out and can’t use my magic (he said as he then turn the device off putting it away)
Pinkie: I guess that makes sense Acey. (She said nodding and then hug his arm) But, that explains why we had a “cool” time with you last time (she said with a small chuckle)
Arctic: (he couldn’t help but have a small chuckle from Pinkie ice pun she did)
Sci-Twi: Ace, you gotta let me study and learn more about you. I thought I see a pony like you before that’s so different
Rainbow: Forget studying! we could make it snow for us anytime we want! No school and we can have a epic snowball fight
Arctic: (chuckles a bit nervously at that idea) I don’t think that’s a good idea Rainbow
Applejack: Yeah rainbow. Remember what happen when we “made it snow” (she said with a small glare towards Rainbow)
Rainbow: (would look away slightly feeling a little nervously) I said I was sorry.. don’t have to bring it up again
As Arctic look at the two girls he could hear Rarity have a small giggle and looks towards her
Rarity: Guess you really are a Nice guy.
Arctic: was that supposed to be another pun? (He ask the fashionista)
Rarity: (would have a small giggle) Maybe. Though, it does show I was right having a good feeling about you. (She said and leans in close) Perhaps, you could have a nice little ice skating date with Sonata to (she said into his ear softly)
Arctic: (his face would turn a bit red as he looked away slightly) w-we should continue watching
He mentioned as he looked back at the screen as Rarity had a small giggle as she looked back to the screen along with the others
Sci-Twi: How did she not notice that before? (She wondered)
Arctic: That can happen for some. One won’t notice something until they are mentioned of said thing (he said towards Sci-Twi)
Fluttershy: I-I could see that to me (she said softly feeling a little nervous watching the scene)
Arctic: (sighs a bit) Really, wish she didn’t say that. Because, now they’re gonna look down
Sci-Twi: It seems no matter what. There is always gonna be a moment where someone jinx something (she said and shakes her head a bit)
Applejack: Eeyup
The Girls were a bit impressed by Shrek actions getting them distracted to get across
Arctic: You gotta hand to him. That was impressive that he was able to get them distracted to have them across
Sci-Twi: Well, gotta say you’re right..even if it was bit much
Rarity: Agree Darling
Fluttershy: w-who’s that. (She ask worried)
Arctic: Someone, that’s definitely not good.
Rainbow: Great, now we got that guy, Tirek and a dragon. Man, I hope they will be able to kick some serious butt
Arctic: Guess will have to wait and see. Though, that dragon will most likely be a much bigger problem if Tirek didn’t get himself a boost lately.
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No need to worry my friend
Welcome back. : ) Had us all worried for a bit, but glad you're moving forward with this. Hope you're feeling well.
I will say that I've never looked at any Ever After High media personally or invested in its characters but given what happens in that flashback that might be for the best in this case. ^^; But yes, Even though I only got three seasons into Game of Thrones I am very much familiar with the infamous Red Wedding scene.
First: Welcome back. I hope you're better now.
Wow, poor Apple and Raven. Being from a series for children (not for children, since that series is not only for children), it does not surprise me that they have a trauma due to what happened to them. In a few seconds the party turned into a skirmish, and its director and several of his colleagues and friends are brutally killed in front of them. But why would Cersei do that? I know she's not a saint, and I'm not surprised by her brutality, but she's not one of the villains to do these things for no reason (of course, it could have been silly, like "those students were mixing with witches and magic beings" black"). What is clear is that if Twilight meets her, our alicorn is not going to extend the hoof of friendship.
They finally arrive at the castle after a (not so long) journey. Just its dilapidated appearance and its lava pit indicate how dangerous that place is, but after what they've been through, nothing scares our heroes anymore (except Fluttershy). Shrek isn't intimidated either, although Donkey is like our yellow Pegasus and afraid to move forward. Luckily, Shrek manages to get them across to the other side using a fun (if somewhat dangerous) tactic. Now that they're inside, it's up to them the most difficult part of the mission: Rescue Princess Fiona and get everyone out... alive. But it seems that the dragon is not the most dangerous thing in that place.
The bridge scene is somewhat underrated, as it's not just a comic scene; It's also the first time Shrek has shown kindness, or at least he doesn't show anger, to Donkey. The ogre understands that his companion is afraid, and instead of dragging him to the castle, he encourages him to move forward, assuring him that he will be by his side and won't abandon him. Even when Shrek "forces" him forward, he does it in a very playful and non-abrupt way. And here the song is an important detail, since at first Shrek did not like to sing, but now he sings himself. This shows how the ponies, the princesses and the donkey are making him change for the better.
For once, I don't understand the movie reference Pinkie is referring to. And that "Are we there yet?" is a reference to what will happen in the sequel. And the soundless bubble spell is very practical, I need one of those.
It's good to see you back again, Mr. Enigma.
Do not forget that if you need another break, do not hesitate to take it.
I liked the chapter. This is one of my favorite parts of the movie.
Hey, has anyone seen Fiona's video on how she was able to "survive" for so long in the castle? now i'm disturbed. 😱
Welcome back Mr. E!
and Great Chapter!
Oh yeah! Heck yeah! He's back, He's alive! Lord Enigma is here!
Welcome back to writing, Bud.
Welcome back. It's good to hear from you.
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It's not about 'what' is said, but 'how' it was said. Imagine being in her hooves:
You're obviously standing in a rather precarious position, in this case a rickety bridge over lava. You try your best not to freak out, so you're clearly stating the situation as slowly as possible to confirm to your friends that this is happening. And in hopes that your friends are aware of it too, it won't seem so bad... just trying to keep it together... but then as soon as it comes together... you flip out!
Please tell me any of it makes 'any' logical sense in terms of psychology.
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As long as you had a safe flight, that's all that matter. Please feel free to comment at your most available hour.
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Before I can get to writing and posting my commentary, please enjoy this “skit” I thought up.
Cinematic Adventure’s Discord Shorts
Ever since he found out from Pinkie Pie that they can tamper with any of the Cinematic Adventures, and bring anyone from anywhere, anytime, the first thing Phantom could think of was a psychiatric appointment for…Darth Seraphina.
Me: (After pulling Darth Seraphina from Empire Strikes Back, proceeds to cosplay as Dr. Wolf) “Now then, Darth Seraphina? Tell me more about your bizarre obsession with Twilight Sparkle? Was it something in your childhood perhaps? The result of a forged footage? I have a reason to believe both you and Twilight are perhaps the victims of being framed for a crime neither of you committed. Please. Share your feelings.”
Darth Seraphina: (Proceeds to fry me with her Force Lightning)
Me: (Wagging my finger at her) “You’re blocking…”
Darth Seraphina: (Says some inappropriate words at me that I would dare not repeat)
Me: “This is a little over my head…” (I tossed off my doctor costume and reached into my bag, pulling out a book) “Here we are! How to exorcise! Just the ticket! If this doesn’t get her, nothing will!”
I proceed to follow along with the book, while Darth Seraphina was just rambling on her seat, wanting to find Twilight and…murder her.
Me: (Exercising) “1 and 2 and 3 and 4!” (I fell to the floor, when I got a good look at the book) “OOPS! Wrong book…”
It reads HOW TO EXERCISE!
Me: (Finds the book I’m looking for) “Ah, here it is! The real McCoy!”
The book reads HOW TO EXORCISE!
Me: (Reading the book) “The utmost importance of exorcising spirits is to keep them amused. Keep them amused huh? I’ll slay him!”
I turned to Darth Seraphina, to tell her some corny dad jokes I got from a radio demon.
Me: (Doing my Alastair impression) “Did you hear about the guy who invented the knock knock jokes? HE WON THE NO BELL PRIZE! AH HA HA HA HA HA!!!”
Darth Seraphina spasms as if she was having a seizure and…out came Valkorion.
Valkorion: “What the Devil? Where am I?”
Me: (To Valkorion) “What do you call a cheese that isn’t yours?” (Awkward silence) “NACHO CHEESE!”
Out came Darth Vitiate. Vitiate and Valkorion both exchanged look, as if they don’t believe me.
Me: “Hmmm. They don’t seem all that amused. Maybe it’s a cultural gap. I’ll try one that’s close to home!” (Turned to the two Siths) “Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise? He died in his sleep!”
Finally, Tenebrae jumped out of Sunset Shimmer’s body…and her mask fell off.
Sunset Shimmer: “Wha…what happened? Where am I? Who? Huh? Wow, I feel like myself again!”
Me: (To Sunset Shimmer) “Good to have you back, Sunset! All that Sith look was just giving me Fiona Fox heeby-newbies…” (I look back at the book, and felt my colors drained) “UH OH!”
I didn’t read the fine print.
Me: (Sweating) “What have I done?”
As if the Sith Lords weren’t enough, now I have to be concerned with Thanos.
When my back was turned, the three faces of the Sith Emperor tried to possess me.
Me: (Resisting the possession) “Whoo-hoo-hoo! Whoo-hoo-hoo! That tickles!”
Sunset Shimmer: (Comes up to me) “Thanks Mushu!” (Kisses me on the head)
Mr. E: (off-screen) “HEY! Who’s been messing with my series again?”
Me: (Screaming like Daffy Duck)
(And then I bolted, causing the three Sith Lords to fall out of my body)
Tanebrae: (Points after me) “AFTER THAT CRAZY MORTAL!!!”
The three faces of the Sith Emperor chased after me.
Sunset Shimmer: “May the Force be with you, Doc!”
Mr. E: (Off-screen, shouting) “PHANTOM!!!”
Yeah, I’ve got a lot of cleaning up to do…all for a comedy short parody of Looney Tunes’s The Duxorcist? But until then…
Me: (Running down the streets, chased by the three stooges…Oh, I’m sorry. The Three Heads of The Emperor) “WHOO HOO! HOO HOO! HOO HOO! HOO HOO! HOO HOO!“ (Pauses) “I could really use Dr. Strange’s multiverse magic right about now…”
Cartoon iris out.
The End
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that justs makes it worse
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Pretty funny stuff, Doc. Least you can't say you didn't 'try' tampering with the laws of physics and nature.
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I'm sure even Cersei has her reasons for wanting to target Apple and Raven's home. But then again, it's common when armies invade other countries and lay siege to its people for seemingly no reason. And if there 'were' reasons, generally armies need the resources from the land, to seize control of its government, or just to demonstrate the raw power of their army by tackling a colony that never saw this attack planned. As if the whole endeavor was premeditated, right from under their nose.
And when we actually think about that scene again. Yes, it seemed like Shrek was messing with Donkey making him think they were putting their lives at stake with rocking the bridge. In some mad sense, it convinced the group to keep moving forward and serve as a distraction from the sight of an excruciating death via lava river. And the addition of the song itself refers back to the Broadway adaptation.
The 'Are we there yet?' skit was partly inspired by Nappa's 'Are we there yet?' deal from the 'DBZ Abridged' series. So funny...
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Now that was kooky.
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Agree with you there Postwar
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Hopefully you’ll be ok Phantom after dealing with that
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Me: Now I know how Homer feels.
Sonata: Who?
Me: Long story.
Me: Song time~!
Me: No doubt about it.
Me: Hi Puss, hope to see you in your first movie. *quietly* Hopefully we do it before Shrek 2.
Me: Ha! Funny.
Me: 'And the Dish ran away with the Spoon~"
Me: Me too, especially since I was born the year of it's release. *frowns* Plymouth's lucky he's not here. Otherwise...POW! RIGHT IN THE KISSER!!!
Me: Thank you!
Me: I would too.
Me: Flashback time~!
Me: Aren't they purty?
Sonata: For realsies!
Me: *like anyone else would say* I've got a bad feeling about this...
Me: *look over to Carrie who is being comforted by Derrick*
Sonata: Ooooh~
Me: Make a wish, Sonata.
Me: More appropriate than how we saw it in the actual film.
Me: Ah bummer...
Me: I remember that.
Sonata: Whoa...
Me: *with Shrek* Sure, it’s big enough, but look at the location~
Me: You mean by chasing him around Ponyville like the crazed maniac you are?
Cheese Sandwhich: Hey! That 'crazed maniac' is my wife!
Me: *stuffs a sock in his mouth* Put a sock in it, Al.
Lill Cheese: *giggles to his Daddy's predicament*
Sonata: Feels nice and toasty to me.
Me: Here we go again~!
Me: Oldest trick in the book.
Sonata: What is he doing?!
Me: *smirking* Just watch.
Sonata: That was kinda clever.
Me: See?
Me: Oh dear...
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I’m pretty sure it never happened. Or did it, and somehow I forgot about it?
I’m having an existential crisis man. This Cinematic Adventure just doesn’t make sense man.
Discord: (As a hippy) “I TOLD YOU MAN! What fun is there of ever making sense? SO BACK OFF MAN!”
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You think what you're seeing is crazy right now... you have 'no idea' what we have in mind. We still got a whole madhouse we haven't revealed yet.