When there’s a school project to be done, Diamond Tiara has a basic idea.
Mr. Cranky Doodle gives an assignment to his class. It’s to write a series of short stories on anything they would like. Diamond Tiara is one of those students. Soon, she has an idea. The class is given one week for this assignment. So, Diamond decides to use a basic idea. That idea involves the alphabet.
The bell rings on a Friday, and students are let out for the weekend. Among them is Diamond Tiara with Silver Spoon walking by her side, as usual.
"This is going to be one big assignment Mr. Cranky Doodle gave us." Silver Spoon figured.
"Indeed." Diamond replied. "Our assignment is to write a series of short stories, and present it to him."
"Luckily, we have one week to finish. That gives us plenty of time."
"I suppose that's a good thing. Later, Silver."
The two friends went separate ways, for now. The next day, Diamond looked at her laptop as her mother, Spoiled Rich, came in with some food.
"I figured a basic PB & J with some milk should curb your hunger, dear." Spolied Rich said, handing Diamond her lunch.
"Thanks, mother." Diamond replied. She took a bite of her sandwich, and is enjoying it. "Ah. Just what I needed."
Spoiled looks at what Diamond is looking at. "Finding any ideas for this assignment Mr. Cranky Doodle assigned?"
"I sure am." Diamond replied as she takes a sip of milk. "I was just looking at the My Little Pony story website to get some ideas."
"Ah, yes. Fimfiction.net. Many MLP and Equestria Girls stories were written here. Including six editions of 'EqG Tales'."
Diamond Tiara's eyes widened. "EqG Tales? You mean those short story collection featuring popular characters."
"Yes. My personal favorite collection features the characters from 'Ever After High'."
As Diamond enjoys her lunch, her mother steps out to do her errands. "I'm sure you'll think of something, Diamond."
After her lunch, Diamond thought about these short story collections her mother talked about. Suddenly, she stood up and has excitement in her soul. "I GOT IT!"
Pinkie is in her room happily playing an accordion. The Apple family is celebrating their best harvest season to date. And, Pinkie figures to entertain the folks at the celebration.
"Pinkie, dear." Cloudy Quartz called from downstairs. "Will you please come down here for a bit?"
"Okay, mom." Pinkie replied as she puts down her instrument.
In the kitchen, Cloudy Quartz brushes off her apron as she finishes a batch of homemade cookies. Pinkie comes into the kitchen as she smells the delightful aroma.
"Mmmmm." Pinkie hummed. "I smell cookies just finished baking."
"Now now, Pinkie." Cloudy Quartz said. "These treats are for the Apple Family's celebration."
"Oh, right. I forgot.
"Don't worry. There will be plenty of things to eat at that event. Anyway, Limestone and your father were asking for you. They're outside."
Pinkie agreed and went to help them. Outside, Igneous Rock Pie was chopping some firewood with his ax. Pinkie came out to see what she can do.
"Glad you can join us, Pinkie." Igneous Rock said proudly. "I finished chopping some wood needed for a bonfire at the celebration. Limestone needs your help in loading the wood onto a truck that will be coming."
"Okee dokee, dad." Pinkie chirped.
Soon, the two Pie sisters loaded the wood in the back of a truck driven by Applejack's brother, Big Macintosh.
"That's all of it, Big Mac." Limestone called out. "Take it away!"
Big Mac heard and is ready to leave. "Eeyup."
As Big Mac drove off with the wood, Limestone hands Pinkie a bottle of strawberry milk, knowing she loves sweet stuff.
"Sorry to tear you from practicing that squeeze box of yours." Limestone said. "But, even I couldn't haul all of that wood on my own."
"That's okay." Pinkie replied. "I needed a break from my accordion playing anyway."
"I am very pleased that you are volunteering with entertaining the people at Sweet Apple Acres." Igneous Rock added. "It sounds like your accordion playing has been improving since you found that instrument at a yard sale."
"I figured that my musical talents shouldn't be limited to just with the Rainbooms."
"Makes sense to me." Limestone said proudly. "You, my party harty sister, are occasionally straight as an arrow."
Pinkie blushed, knowing that her family is proud of her. Later that night, the celebration at Sweet Apple Acres goes on. The barbecue grill is cooking up the food for all to eat. People start to watch Pinkie play her accordion. Her little alligator friend, Gummy, by her side. When she finished, everyone cheered. This includes her family.
"Not bad, Pinkie." Sunset Shimmer said. "That was pretty good."
"Yeah." Rainbow Dash added. "You play as good as Weird Al Yankovic."
Rainbow Dash took a big swig of a glass of homemade cider, and let out a big belch.
"Rainbow!" Rarity said with disgust. "You were warned about over doing the cider. That stuff can make you feel as heavy as an anchor, you know."
"Sorry, Rares." Dash replied. "I forgot."
Rarity shook her head in disbelief. Putting down her accordion, Pinkie grabbed a plate, and took some chicken and ribs. Spread a little BBQ sauce, and started eating.
"Pinkie sure is full of surprises. Isn't she?" Applejack said.
"Indeed." Cloudy Quartz. "Her skills of playing the accordion are impressive. Even to me."
Meanwhile, near a pile of hay bales, Limestone and Marble have a discussion about something unusual.
"Did you notice something, Marble?" Limestone asked.
"What's that, eldest sister of mine?" Marble wondered.
"A lot of words in this story began with the letter A."
Marble's eyes widened hearing this news. "Really?"
"No joke." Limestone explained. "Think about it. Accordion, Apple, Ax, Anchor, Apron, Alligator, Arrow, they all begin with A."
"Okay." Marble said, realizing Limestone has a point. "I see what you're saying."
Leaning against the hay bale pile, Limestone started thinking again. "There's another 'A' word to consider. One that is a bit basic. Can't think of it right now."
Suddenly, the bales started to lean in one direction, and tumbled right onto Limestone. Marble got nervous, and motioned her family to come. Soon, Limestone's voice can be heard from the hay. "THAT'S IT!"
The eldest sister pushed one of the bales off so head can be seen. "Avalanche."
Igneous, Cloudy, and Pinkie rushed over to help as Limestone looks at the night sky. "And, you readers can add one more word to that list, of course, if you want to."
The scene changes to where Limestone is in a vehicle set to take her to the hospital. "Ambulance."
The doors close and Limestone is on her way to be checked out. She'll recover in no time. But, she'll be ACHING for a while.
Sitting on her porch, Fluttershy was munching on a banana when she saw Applejack drive by. She waved to her farmer friend. But, she soon saw Pinkie Pie in the back seat. It looked like she's crying like crazy.
Something's wrong with Pinkie. Fluttershy thought. I better head for Sweet Apple Acres to see what's going on.
Later, Fluttershy arrived at the Apple Family's home. When she went to the front door, she was greeted by Granny Smith.
"Howdy, Fluttershy." Granny greeted. "What brings ya here?"
"Is Applejack home?" Fluttershy asked politely.
"She just came home a minute ago. She even brought her partying pal, Pinkie Pie, with her. They're in the barn."
Inside the barn, Pinkie was still quivering as tears dropped down her face. She felt her hands being tied behind her back.
"Applejack, " Pinkie sobbed, "is this necessary?"
"Do you want to be restrained with a straitjacket?" Applejack replied.
Pinkie soon got a bit nervous. "Never mind. No need for anyone to think I broke out of an insane asylum."
Fluttershy came into the barn just as Pinkie’s ankles are tied together. "Applejack? Everything okay."
The farm girl just spotted her kind friend. "Oh. Howdy, Fluttershy."
"Why are you tying up Pinkie?"
"She had a troubling day. I'm just making sure she don't hurt herself."
"What happened that lead to this?"
After calming down a little, Pinkie explained her situation. "It stated a little while ago while I was watching over the Cake Twins."
Flashback
Pinkie had the Cake Twins (Pumpkin and Pound) in the living room while they were eating a bowl of berries. She was about to turn on some cartoons when Carrot and Cup Cake came into the house.
"Hi, folks." Pinkie greeted. "I thought you'd be out for a while."
"We were." Carrot Cake replied. "But, we were told to come home quick."
"Why? There's nothing going on."
Suddenly, a red skinned young man with orange hair came in to confront the party girl.
"You pink party pest!" The young man said angrily. "The Cakes should hire a better baby sitter!"
"Look here, young man." Cup Cake started to say.
But, the young man didn't pay attention. He grabbed Pinkie and threw her out of the house.
"GET LOST!" The brutal boy shouted as he placed her bag on the porch. "AND, TAKE YOUR BAG OF CARTOON DVDS WITH YOU!"
Pinkie grabbed her bag, and ran away with tears in her eyes.
End of Flashback
"Applejack saw me sitting on a park bench, and took me here." Pinkie finished.
This got Fluttershy scared. "Oh dear. That's terrible. Sounds like it's Garble causing trouble again."
"You might be right." Applejack added. "That guy likes to interfere with other people."
"Now, I'm afraid to show up with my bag of cartoons." Pinkie sobbed.
Fluttershy looked at her sad friend. Then, she got an idea.
"Maybe the Twins can be entertained another way." Fluttershy suggested. "And, maybe Garble won't get upset."
"Yeah?" Pinkie replied. "I wonder if Garble doesn't like cartoons these days. At least, the ones I bring over. What's the plan?"
"Maybe you can bring over something for Pumkin and Pound to play with. Like, building blocks."
Pinkie’s hair soon poofed up. "Building blocks? Hey, that's not a bad idea."
"It’s worth a try." Applejack added. "But, what about Garble?"
"I know how to deal with bruisers like Garble." Fluttershy said. "As soon as Pinkie calms down, we'll grab a basket, and fill it with building blocks. This way, Pinkie will be ready for her babysitting duties. And, I'll prepare a little surprise for Garble."
A few days later, Pinkie is watching the Cake Twins again. This time, she's watching the kids play with the building blocks. They seems to have a lot of fun. Outside, Garble is ready to call Carrot and Cup Cake again to harass Pinkie. But, he soon saw Snips and Snails arriving.
"Eh, just like Fluttershy told us." Snails said. "Garble is there."
"Okay, partner." Snips replied. "Here's where we teach that brute a lesson. "
Garble saw the duo and greeted them. "Hi, Fellas. Came to help me get Pinkie in trouble?"
"We know of a better idea." Snips said. "Follow us."
Garble followed Snips and Snails away from the Cakes' house. Pinkie saw this at the corner of her eye. "Thanks, boys."
Pinkie continues to watch the twins play with the blocks. Meanwhile, Garble is lead to the big barn of Sweet Apple Acres.
"So, what's up?" Garble asked. "Are we going to harass Applejack?"
"Not really." Snips said, holding a baseball and bat. "Since many of the words of this chapter begin with the letter B like Banana, Bench, Bag, Barn, and Blocks, Snails and I decided to recite a poem."
"A poem?" Garble asked. "You kidding?"
"No kidding. This is where my bat and ball come in." Snips turns to his partner. "Start it off, Snails."
Snails then starts this poem his partner mentioned. "B is for BOY, with a BASEBALL and BAT. Who, with one mighty BLOW,"
Snips finishes the poem. "Knocks everthing..." Tossing the ball up, Snips hits the ball up and knocks a bucket of water down from a high shelf, and the water splashes on Garble as the bucket covers his head. "FLAT!"
Garble slowly lifts the bucket, and sees the two boys looking at him with satisfied looks on their faces. Let's hope Garble doesn't try anything like this again.
Walking down the street, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo admire the nice weather in town.
"Spring is in the air." Sweetie Belle said.
"So is a victory on the soccer field!" Scootaloo shouted.
"Come again?" Apple Bloom wondered.
"You guys haven't heard? The Wonderbolts won a soccer game recently. Rainbow Dash is at the diner right now during a great celebration."
"Wow! That's great, Scoots."
"Yeah!" Sweetie added. "A victory like that does deserve a celebration."
The three friends looked up at a clock in town.
"Uh oh. I better head for home." Apple Bloom realized. "I promised Applejack I'd help her and Big Mac clean the barn."
"Speaking of helping," Sweetie Belle said, "I got to help Rarity get a new outfit ready for Spring Break. Later, Scootaloo."
The three friends went their separate ways. Scootaloo walked home, thinking about Rainbow's victory. I wonder how I can congratulate Rainbow on her victory.
As she entered her house, she sees her visiting Aunt Lofty slice up some cucumbers and carrots.
"Hi, Aunt Lofty." Scootaloo greeted. "Making a salad to go with dinner tonight?"
"I sure am." Lofty replied. "I'm sure you'll like it."
Inside her room, Scootaloo sat on her bed, thinking about that victory.
"I wonder how I can congratulate Rainbow on her victory." Scootaloo said to herself.
She saw on her dresser a box of thick pieces of colored chalk. Suddenly, she came up with an idea. "I KNOW!"
Later that day, Rainbow Dash walked down the street, happy about her victory. As she came to her house, she sees something on her driveway. It was a chalk drawing of a rainbow with the words "Way to go, RD!" written with white chalk.
"Where did this come from?" Rainbow asked herself.
Just then, Scootaloo came from behind a bush. "Congratulations, Rainbow Dash!"
Needless to say, Rainbow Dash was surprised. "Hey, Scoots. Did you draw this?"
"I sure did. This is my way to cheer for your victory."
"I heard that you get very creative with that colored chalk of yours." An idea came to her head. "Hold on a sec."
Rainbow went into her house. Came out a few seconds later with a camera in her hands. She then took a picture of Scootaloo's chalk drawing.
"This will be one great memory." Rainbow Dash said. "See you later, Scoots. Knowing my parents, they'll be all over me on how good I did."
Rainbow Dash went back into her house. Scootaloo is happy with her work. Taking out her smartphone, she took a picture of her drawing. This way, she won't forget about this either.
Watching from inside his house, Rumble decides to do a little 4th wall breaking.
"Pretty good story. Right, everyone?" Rumble said. "Especially will all of these words beginning with the letter C. Chalk, Cucumber, Clock, Carrot, and Camera. One of my favorite words is CAT. I wish I had a cat like that cat Rarity and Sweetie Belle have."
Rumble then make his way to the front door. "I'll bet there's a cat outside this door right now, just waiting to be cuddled and loved." He opens the door, and a lion was outside. One powerful roar, and Rumble closed the door quick. "Nope."
Inside her house, Rarity is helping Rainbow Dash learn a new dance. Rarity wore a deep blue short sleeve shirt and black spandex exercise shorts. Rainbow Dash wore her purple tank top and light teal 3/4 tights. They were moving to some Bollywood type music.
"Keep moving slowly, Dashie." Rarity advised. "You'll get the hang of it."
"Well," Rainbow replied nervously. "okay."
As the music plays, the two girls move and dance in sync. The spectrum haired athlete is starting to feel the rhythm. Later, Rainbow sat cross legged on the floor as Rarity walks in the door with two cups in her hand.
"Chamomile, Rainbow?" Rarity asked.
"Eh." Dash replied. "Beggars can't be choosers. Needed to relax anyway."
After handing Rainbow her cup and plate, Rarity sat down next to her.
"I'm impressed that you stuck with me." Rarity praised.
"Thanks, Rares." Rainbow said, taking a sip of her tea. "I took to that dance you're teaching like a duck to water."
"With dance events coming to our city, I'm guessing you want to be ready for anything. "
"You got that right. And, that music moved me. The strings of the sitar, those Indian type drums, somehow it sounds cool when dancing like that."
A sudden flash of inspiration came to Rarity. She went to her desk, and grabbed a piece of paper. While still relaxing, Rainbow looked at a dove in the window.
Fluttershy would fall in love with that dove. Dash thought.
Rarity came into the room with her paper. "Here's a way to show off those dance moves."
Dash raised an eyebrow. "Come again?"
"There's a dance festival at a local restaurant that caters to Indian cuisine. Some of that music is like what we were dancing too."
"Whoa. I think I know which restaurant you're talking about. Applejack told me about this place. Some of that food sounds spicy. Like many varieties of curry."
"See." Rarity said. "You’re opening up nicely."
This made Rainbow Dash smile. "Let's go for it!"
Later that day, Rarity and Rainbow Dash are in the restaurant of Indian culture. People are sitting, enjoying their meals, and listening to the music.
"Aren't you glad that I brought you here?" Rarity asked.
"I sure am." Dash replied as she takes a bite of some food. "This tandoori chicken is spicy. But, I like it."
"I'm impressed that you went along with dressing differently. "
"True. Skirts are not usually my thing. But, I can adjust."
Rainbow Dash's outfit consists of a short sleeve button teal shirt, a flowing dark teal skirt, and white platform shoes. As the music plays, a dancer dressed with a pink top, light pink pants, and curved shoes came out to dance. The people watched with delight. The dancer came to Rarity and Rainbow's table.
"Would you like to dance with me?" The dancer asked Rainbow Dash.
The spectrum haired athlete thought about it for a few seconds. Then, gave a response. "Sure. Lead the way."
Rarity was impressed that Rainbow volunteered. As the music resumes, the dancer turned to her partner for the night. "Follow my lead. This will be fun."
Rainbow Dash started to follow the dancer's movements. Rarity watched with delight as she takes a bite of curry. This curry maybe spicy. But, tasty. I must thank Pinkie for recommending this place.
The two ladies continue to dance. When the music was over, the crowd cheered. The dancer thanked Rainbow Dash for joining her.
"You danced very good." The dancer praised.
"Thank you, madame." Dash replied elegantly.
Rainbow Dash returned to her table, and see Rarity sweating a little.
"What’s wrong, Rarity?" Dash asked. "It's not that warm in here."
"I think this curry is a little spicy." Rarity answered while taking a sip of water. "Spicy food can make you feel a bit hot."
Meanwhile, at another table, Lyra Heartstrings and Bon Bon are enjoying the restaurant too.
"As you can tell, readers of this short tale," Lyra announced, "this chapter features words begin with the letter D. Dance, Duck, Dove, Desk, Drum,..." Lyra looked at her friend with confusion. "What are you looking for, Bon Bon?"
"I'm just waiting for dinner, Lyra." Bon Bon answered.
The girls' meals arrived. Lyra has a bowl of lamb curry while Bon Bon has a shish kebab.
"Like Bon Bon just indicated, " Lyra continued, "the word 'Dinner' starts with D."
As Bon Bon munches on some chicken cubes from the shish kebab, Lyra was surprised with the way her friend is eating. "Bon Bon, take it easy! Mind your manners. Don't chew with your mouth open."
Bon Bon gulped down her bite of chicken. "Need salt."
With Spring in the air, many people are getting ready to get in shape. Trixie Lulamoon is one of them. Even though she is a decent street magician, she has to keep in shape. The question is, HOW? As Trixie sits on a bench, sipping on some green tea, Fluttershy walks on by, carrying a light teal mat with her.
"Hi, Trixie." Fluttershy greeted calmly.
"Oh. It’s you, Fluttershy. " Trixie replied in a grumpy mood.
The nature lover was startled by that response. "Something wrong?"
"You could say that. Spring is here, as you know. It's at this time of year when people are determined to get in shape. I fell I should too."
"I know what you're saying. But, you don't look plump like an elephant. "
"Maybe. But, most people only see me in this blue hooded sweatshirt. I want to prove that I can look good too."
This gave Fluttershy an idea. "Why don't you try some simple exercises to star with. Like, for instance, yoga."
Trixie raised an eyebrow. "Yoga? I heard that it's becoming popular these days." She soon got interested. "Do you think it can help me?"
"It might." Fluttershy replied. "I'm going to my favorite wooded area to do some yoga myself. See you later."
As Fluttershy left, Trixie thought about it for a moment. Then, she made a decision. "If yoga is good for someone like Fluttershy, I'll try it too."
The next weekend, wearing a yellow long sleeve shirt and blue spandex shorts, Trixie makes her way to Canterlot State Park for a Yoga in the Park event taking place.
"This mat I'm carrying is a nice shade of purple." Trixie said to herself. "I heard that Sunset's own yoga teacher, Lotus Blossom, is hosting this class."
As she made her way to the park, Trixie sees an eagle in the sky. This is something Fluttershy would like. On an elevated platform, Lotus Blossom speaks to about seven people.
"Good morning, friends." Lotus announced. "It's so nice to have you attending this yoga class outside. It's a nice day for it."
Trixie approached the area, and is spotted by the teacher.
"I see we're being joined by the Great and Powerful Trixie." Lotus said.
This made Trixie gasp with shock. "You know about me?"
"Yes. Sunset Shimmer tells me about many of the citizens in this town, including you. Just set up your mat, so that you can join us."
Unrolling her mat, Trixie took off her shoes and stepped on the mat. Soon, she started to follow Lotus and the other people. While bending into Donward Facing Dog, she chuckled a little. As she and the others perform Tree Pose, Lotus gave some advice.
"Remember to respect your body's limit." Lotus advised. "You don't have to go all the way if you don't need to."
Trixie feels the burn on her knees while doing Chair Pose.
This is probably how Rainbow Dash keeps her legs in shape for soccer. Trixie thought.
After the session was over, everyone packed their stuff and exited the park. Trixie was ready to leave when Lotus Blossom caught up with her.
"I'm impressed with how well you adjusted." Lotus praised.
"Thank you." Trixie replied. "Now, I can see why you're a grand yoga teacher. Sunset is lucky to have you as her instructor. "
Lotus blushed. "Thank you. I'll be sure to tell her that."
After bowing to her teacher, Trixie headed for home. At her place, Trixie sat cross legged on her mat with her eyes closed. She learned that meditation is good for the soul. A timer went off on her phone in front of her. Slowly opening her eyes, Trixie picks up her phone, and turns off her alarm.
"Five minutes." Trixie said to herself. "Not bad for a start. Next time, I'll try six."
The weekend came and gone. At school, Trixie feels good inside. It seems that yoga helped her a lot. Fluttershy watched with admiration.
"Trixie is on the right path, noble readers." Fluttershy said. "Not bad for a story with words beginning with the letter E. There was Elephant, Elevated, Eagle, Exit, and of course, Exercise. "
She opened her locker, and a bunch of lowercase and capital Es poured out. "E is also the first letter in the word," A group of students walked by. "Everybody!" They all took the Es with them, leaving behind an empty locker. "And, the word, Empty." She closes her locker. "And," she looks around, making sure nobody is around. "the word, Egg."
Taking out an egg, Fluttershy takes a spoon to crack it. Soon, a lowercase E comes out. This made Fluttershy happy.
In her special garden, Wallflower Blush tends to some of her flowers. Watering those that need it the most, she is pleased. Wallflower turned and got a shock. Inside the gate, stands a lime green skinned girl with vermillion hair wrapped in a yellow bandana. She wore a red long sleeve shirt, long yellow skirt, and sandals.
"Tree Hugger!" Wallflower gasped. "This is a surprise."
"What's happening, Wallflower?" Tree Hugger greeted in her usual groovy tone. "I was grooving down the street when I saw you through the fence. Doing what you do best. Huh?"
"Yes." Wallflower answered nervously. "Just making sure nothing is wrong with them."
The hippie girl looks at Wallflower with interest. "Sporting a farmer look I see."
Tree Hugger admired Wallflower's outfit. It comprised a long sleeve light teal shirt, and blue bib overalls. She has on her well known sneakers.
"Applejack gave me these clothes one day." Wallflower replied. "I'm not the type to dress fancy. Even Rarity knows that."
"Good to know." Tree Hugger said. "Just one more thing."
She bent down and rolled up the cuffs of Wallflower's overalls.
"I never thought of that." Wallflower said. "Thanks, Tree Hugger."
"Not a problem." Tree Hugger replied. "I stopped by on my way to a greenhouse in town. I was thinking of having some flowers myself. "
This gives Wallflower an idea. " Is it okay if I come with you? Some of my flowers died from that cold snap we had two weeks ago. So, I can use a few more."
"Not a bad idea. Let's go."
As the two girls travel together, they admire the environment. They see two kids playing with a football. They also see a flag waving in the wind on a flagpole.
"Something on your mind, girl." Tree Hugger asked, seeing that Wallflower Blush is deep in thought.
"I'm just trying to think of something." Wallflower replied. "All I know is that it starts with the letter F."
"F, huh? Interesting."
At the greenhouse, Tree Hugger and Wallflower look at all of the flowers and other stuff.
"Wow!" Wallflower said with admiration. "Look at these plants that grow fruits and vegetables. Applejack would love these."
"Totally cool." Tree Hugger replied. "She would indeed go for some of these. Unless she starts with seeds."
"Yeah, that's true."
Just then, Wallflower was approached by Sunset Shimmer, who was brought along by Applejack and Fluttershy.
"Hi, Wallflower." Sunset greeted with a cheery smile.
"Uh...." Wallflower replied, sweating nervously.
"What's wrong? Still surprised about how much I like you?"
"Y..y..you might s..say that."
"What brings y'all here anyway?" Applejack asked.
"I was coming here to get some groovy flowers," Tree Hugger explained, "and Wallflower Blush tagged along."
"That's right. I heard that some of them flowers wilted in your garden. Right, Wallflower?"
Wallflower nodded as Fluttershy approached her with a desert in her hand. "Fudge?"
The green haired girl took the package and saw it had a piece of fudge that's tan colored.
"Your welcome. I already had a piece of fudge. So, this is for you."
Wallflower was happy that she was given something to eat. Later that night, Wallflower Blush was invited to Sunset Shimmer's place for a sleepover. Sunset is impressed with her sleepwear.
"Pretty nice looking sleep shirt, Wallflower. " Sunset praised. "Sea foam green, long sleeves, nothing fancy at all."
"Thanks." Blush replied. "Sorry about me being nervous earlier."
"Understandable. You're still surprised that I like you so much. How is your garden, by the way?"
"Those new flowers made it look very beautiful. Now, my gardens more colorful than before." Wallflower munches on the fudge Fluttershy gave her. "I'm glad Tree Hugger brought me with her."
A thought, then, came to Sunset's mind. "Tree Hugger told me that you were trying to think of a word that starts with the letter F."
"Yes." Wallflower replied. "I saw a lot of things beginning with that letter. Flag, Football, Fruit, Fence, and of course, Flowers." Her eyes suddenly widened. "That word I was thinking of. I JUST REMEMBERED IT!"
Wallflower Blush went to a light switch as Sunset asked her about that word. "What F word did you remember? Tell me!"
Calming down, Wallflower calmly told Sunset her answer. "Finish."
She turned off the light, causing the place to be dark. Wallflower giggled as Sunset wandered in the dark. She found a flashlight, and turned it on to see. The former bully wasn't amused. "Funny."
Apple Bloom and Scootaloo were on their way to Sweetie Belle's house because she has something to show them.
"Any idea what Sweetie Belle has been up to?" Scootaloo wondered.
"No idea?" Apple Bloom replied. "She did say that she learned a bit from me."
"That's kind of funny. What can Sweetie learn from someone like you?"
"That's what we're gonna find out."
As they approach Rarity's house, the fashoinista greeted them. "Hello, darlings."
"Howdy, Rarity." Apple Bloom said. "How's Sweetie Belle?"
"She's doing great, Apple Bloom. Come to the backyard and see for yourself."
As soon as the girls opened the gate to the backyard, they were shocked to see Sweeie Belle wearing a lime green flannel shirt, blue Capri jeans, and sparkling blue sneakers. They watch her fiddling with some vegetables on vines. She turns and sees her friends.
"OH! Hi, girls." Sweetie greeted. "I was wondering when you'd show up."
"I never thought you would wear something like this." Apple Bloom said with shock.
"Usually, no. But, sometimes even I need to dress casually. As casually as you anyway. "
"What are you up to anyway?" Scootaloo asked.
"Just checking out my little garden. " Sweetie Belle answered.
The girls looked at Sweetie's garden, and is amazed.
"Look at these goodies." Apple Bloom praised. "Carrots, tomatoes, even multi colored bell peppers."
Scootaloo was equally amazed. "This look awesome, Sweetie Belle. This bell pepper plant must be your crowning achievement. "
"Thanks, Scootaloo. " Sweetie Belle said happily. "Sometimes, I even impress myself. "
Apple Bloom notices a basket next to the garden. "I see you have some stuff already picked. Including a red bell pepper."
"That's right. Six to eight weeks of proper care can bring out great results."
Rarity comes into the backyard with a bottle of water. "Time to take a break, Sweetie dear."
Taking her gloves off, Sweetie accepts the water, and sits down to take a breather.
"What are you going to do with what you picked?" Scootaloo asked.
"I kept a few already." Sweetie Belle explained. "I plan on giving some of what I grow to Applejack."
"Hoo-wee!" Apple Bloom hollered. "My big sister would love it!"
Two weeks later, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle made their way to Sweet Apple Acres with a basket of tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. Applejack was practicing playing her bass guitar when she saw the girls coming.
"Howdy, sis. " Applejack greeted.
"Howdy, Applejack. " Apple Bloom replied. "Sweetie Belle has a little something to give ya."
The farm girl looked inside the basket, and is astounded. "Wow! Rarity told me that y'all are growing fresh vegetables. But, I didn't believe it."
"Believe it." Sweetie Belle replied. "Granny Smith might like these."
"You might be right. These veggies will make a great stew someday. Especially those colorful bell peppers."
While Sweetie brings in the stuff from her garden, Apple Bloom was approached by Rumble, who just showed up.
"Rumble!" Apple Bloom gasped. "What are you doing here?"
"Just dropping in to say hello. That's all." Rumble replied in his defense.
They soon heard a goose honking, and saw one near a pond.
"Pretty good looking goose." Apple Bloom said happily.
"Speaking of which," Rumble replied, "what does that goose, Applejack's guitar, and the gate of Sweetie Belle's backyard have in common?"
Apple Bloom thought about it for a moment. Then, she came up with a response. "What do they have in common?"
"They all begin with the letter G."
"Oh yeah!" Apple Bloom gasped. "Just like Girls, Garden, and Gloves."
"That's right." A goat wanders by. Apple Bloom smiled at the goat as Rumble continues his speech. "I want to show you something else that starts with the letter G. But, I couldn't find a single thing." He sees the goat on the grass, and smiled widely. "Wait! There IS something."
Apple Bloom smiled hearing that. "That's great, Rumble. Where?"
"Right here." Rumble answered as he placed his hands on the ground. "Grass."
This made Apple Bloom and the goat angry. They were hoping Rumble would say 'goat'. When he stuck his tongue out at the goat, making him feel left out, Apple Bloom nodded and the goat rammed his horns on Rumble, causing him to fly off. "YAAAAAA!"
Sunset walked down the street with tears in her eyes. As she passed Rarity's house, the young fashionista saw her and called out to her. "Sunset, dear. Over here."
Seeing that she's being called, Sunset rushed over to her elegant friend.
"What's wrong, Rarity?" Sunset asked nervously. "Rip in your dress? Fashion show cancelled?"
"No, darling. I called you because you look like you're ready to cry your eyes out. Come in, and maybe I'll help you out."
Inside her living room, Rarity attempts to calm down Sunset.
"What happened to you, Sunset?" Rarity wandered. "Did somebody remind you of that Fall Formal nightmare again?"
"You said it." Sunset replied. "This time, it was Twilight's former principal."
"Abacus Cinch?!"
"Yeah. I was going to join Photo Finish in the diner to talk about her project for the upcoming science fair. Then, Abacus Cinch approached me, and shrieked about what happened that night. She especially expressed her hatred for the she-demon I've become. I ran away crying like crazy."
This got Rarity very upset. "She must've been angry at you."
"Angry?!" Sunset gasped. "She was sizzling like a hot hamburger. "
Rarity sees that Sunset started to shake with fear. Rarity went into her hall closet, grabbed some rope, and started tying up her nervous friend.
"Rarity!" Sunset gasped. "Stop! What are you doing?"
"Forgive me, dear." Rarity explained. "It's for your own good."
After Rarity finished tying Sunset's legs together, the former bully realized her situation. "I guess I asked for this."
"Not to fear, Sunset." Rarity assured. "Just try to relax, and you'll be okay."
Laying down on the couch, Sunset thought about her current situation. I guess it's a good thing Rarity removed my boots before tying my ankles together. She sure doesn't want her couch ruined.
Rarity returns with a blanket and a pillow. She puts the pillow under Sunset's head and draped the blanket over her.
"Perhaps a nap might calm you down a little." Rarity explained. "Then, maybe you can think of another way to relax."
"At least you didn't tie my hands behind my back. " Sunset said with relief. "That would've been uncomfortable. "
Rarity and Sunset has a small chuckle. The fashoinista left Sunset so she can lay down and relax. The next day, Sunset is at an area of Sweet Apple Acres. Wearing her red tank top and crimson tights, she sat cross legged on her yoga mat, looking at a huge hill.
"I should've thought of this earlier." Sunset said to herself. "Meditation is a good way to calm the mind and spirit. Abacus Cinch may have had me down. But, not out."
She soon heard the whinny of a horse. Sunset soon saw Applejack ride by on her horse, Penelope.
"Howdy, Sunset." Applejack greeted warmly. "Rarity told me what happened. Feeling better?"
"I sure am." Sunset replied calmly. "A quiet meditation is what I needed."
"Glad to hear it. See ya later."
Tipping her hat, Applejack rode off. As she left, Sunset closed her eyes to fully meditate. Days later, Photo Finish presented her science project. A metalized walker shaped like a letter H. With a remote control, Photo stopped her mechanical statue.
"I created this walker to commente this chapter." Photo announced. "Many of the words here started with the letter H. Horse, Hamburger, House, Hill, Hot, and Hat. This walker I built is a grand design. I would like to thank Sunset Shimmer for giving me the inspiration. "
Sunset smiled warmly as she and the rest of the audience applauded. As Photo puts down her remote control, it accidentally sent a command for the walker to rush out, and through the wall.
"Well, well, maybe," Photo Finish said nervously, "it could use a smidge more work." She sees her creation wander outside. With remote in hand, Photo chases it. "Come home, H! Come home!"
Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, and Apple Bloom look out the window of Sweet Apple Acres. It was a gray, rainy day. And, the girls were all sad. They were planning a picnic outside under the apple trees. But, because it's raining, they can't go outside.
"Man, this stinks." Scootaloo shouted in disgust. "Here we are, getting ready for a nice country style picnic. Then, rain spoils the day!"
"Is that why y'all are dressed for the occasion?" Apple Bloom asked.
Scootaloo dressed in a white buttoned shirt, and blue jeans with suspenders. She took off her sneakers and laid down on the couch.
"You got it, AB." Scootaloo replied. "I thought if I dressed like a country style kid, it would fit this place."
Apple Bloom was pleasantly surprised. "Not bad, Scoots. Someday, I should have you try on a pair of bib overalls."
Sweetie Belle, who wore a short sleeve green dress that went just below the knee, came into the conversation. "I can relate to Scootaloo's disgust. Even without the rain, those clouds are as dark as ink. Not really a picnic environment. "
Everybody feels very glum. Then, Apple Bloom got excited. "I have an idea. Since we can't have a picnic outside, let's have it indoors."
The other girls got shocked when they heard that news.
"An indoor picnic?" Sweetie gasped.
"Why not." Scootaloo said. "It's a good way to spend some time together."
"You might be right. It would be a shame to let any good food go to waste."
"All right, then." Apple Bloom announced. "Let's get set up."
Apple Bloom went into her room. After changing into a red T shirt and blue bib overalls with the cuffs rolled up, she grabs an extra blanket from her closet. "This here blanket will make a perfect picnic island."
The country girl brought the blanket downstairs, and spread it out. The other girls were amazed.
"Great thinking, Apple Bloom." Sweetie Belle praised. "This blanket is perfect."
"Yeah!" Scootaloo cheered. "Now, we need one more thing. Food."
"Luckily, we had some grub ready before the rain came along." Apple Bloom said. "Let the picnic fun begin."
The girls sat on the blanket, enjoying their food they brought with them. Sweetie Belle was enjoying a sandwich she brought. Scootaloo was curious. "What kind of sandwich is that?
"PB and J." Sweetie responded after sipping some milk from a small milk jug.
"That doesn't look like a normal peanut butter and jelly sandwich to me."
"That's because it's dark chocolate peanut butter and strawberry jelly."
This got Scoots interested. "I hear dark chocolate and strawberry is a great combination."
"Me too, Scoots." Apple Bloom added as she picks up a chicken leg she heated up. "Raspberry goes well with dark chocolate too."
Scootaloo munches a hero sandwich with sliced turkey, ham, provolone cheese and lettuce. Apple Bloom sees that sandwich. "Where did y'all get that hero?"
"My Aunt Holiday got that from an office party at her job." Scootaloo explained.
As the girls continued their good time together, the sky outside looked like it's getting brighter. Sweetie Belle first notices it. "Hey, guys. I think that rain is going away."
The three girls went to a window and saw that it was no longer raining. This made them happy. After finishing their lunch, cleaning up the area, and putting the blanket in a hamper, the girls went outside with ice cream cones and finally enjoying outdoors.
"This is more like it." Scootaloo praised.
"I'm with you. " Sweetie Belle added. She then saw something crawling. "Oh wow. An iguana."
They looked on the grass, and saw a small iguana walking along, minding it's own business. Apple Bloom notices something about Sweetie Belle. "Did you know you forgot your shoes?"
"I know." Sweetie replied, knowing that Apple Bloom and Scootaloo went outside barefoot too. "It's like you often tell me. Sometimes, when it's decent like this, it is often called barefoot weather."
The three girls continue to enjoy this day, especially when a rainbow came out. This made the girls smile even more. Elsewhere, yoga teacher Lotus Blossom finished her session with a group of kids. Fluttershy helped her out.
"Excellent, kids." Lotus praised. "You have done well."
Then, a rude male voice was heard by everybody. "BORING!"
That voice belonged to one of Rainbow Dash's old rivals, Score, who has words with the kids. "Don't you kids have anything better to do than this?"
"Quiet down, now." Lotus calmly said as she turns back to her young class. "Some of the words of this chapter, Indoors, Ink, Idea, Ice cream, and Iguana, all begin with the letter I."
"All begin with the letter I." Score said, mocking the teacher.
"There's one other word that starts with that letter which just came to me: Impolite." Lotus then became serious. "We don't want to be impolite. That means being rude or discourteous or having no manners."
"Tell us all about it, yoga girl." Score added cruelly.
Getting upset, Fluttershy starts to leave the room. "Excuse me."
As soon as she left, Lotus and her class heard the sounds of punches and kicks as it sounds like Score is blubbering, like he's in pain. Fluttershy reenters the room and calmly stands next to Lotus Blossom.
"Try not to be impolite." Lotus said. "Thank you for your time." Lotus and Fluttershy displayed satisfying smiles.
Rainbow Dash was jogging down the street one morning when she saw someone bouncing in the air. It was a light teal skinned girl with magenta hair in a ponytail. Her hair has white streaks, and she wore a blue long sleeve leotard. Rainbow Dash went to the gate and knocked on it. The girl heard the knock, and opened the gate.
"Oh! Rainbow Dash!" The girl said happily. "This is a nice surprise. "
"Hey, Magenta Whisp." Dash replied. "I thought that was you. I know that hair of yours anywhere."
Rainbow went into the backyard, and saw a trampoline. She was surprised.
"So, this is how you were jumping into the air." Rainbow figured.
"You guess it, RD." Magenta replied. "A good way for me to keep in shape."
"These things could be as tricky as a juggling act at a circus."
"Maybe."
The speedster noticed her leotard. "So, taking up gymnastics. Huh?"
Magenta was impressed that Rainbow Dash figured it out. "You can probably tell by my leotard."
"You got it. I've seen my fair share of gymnastics events. Those girls really worked hard to reach the levels they're at. Even the legendary Mary Lou Retton had to work hard."
"That’s how she earned her gold medals, Dash."
This has gotten Rainbow Dash interested. "How did you get into this anyway?"
"Since you asked, " Magenta replied, "I'll be glad to tell you." Magenta went to a lounge chair and sat cross legged. "It started four months ago. My mom wants me to find another way to keep my body moving."
"Besides with your surfing and yoga?"
"Yeah. She doesn't want my body to be like jelly. So, she signed me up for gymnastics. After she got me a short sleeve green leotard, we went to the athletic center.
Flashback
Inside the center, many kids were stretching to prepare. A female coach with lime green skin and curly blue hair got everybody's attention.
"Let’s see how well you do on the Pommel Horse." The coach said. "Let’s start with you, Comet Burst."
Stepping up is a yellow skinned girl with short orange hair and wearing a crimson long sleeve leotard. She started running towards the pommel horse. Doing a front flip, she hopped on the springboard, landed on the horse, and spun in the air. Comet landed, but took a step back.
"Good work, Comet." The coach praised. "You’re next Magenta. "
Looking at her objective, Magenta took off. She hopped on the springboard, launched off the horse, and flipped in the air. Magenta landed perfectly. Everyone was impressed. Even Comet Burst.
"Excellent. " The coach said happily. "A perfect 3 point landing. "
As Magenta went back to the other kids, Comet Burst got her attention.
"Pretty good take off." Comet said with a pleasing tone. "You were as fast as a jet."
"Really?" Magenta gasped. "I wouldn't go that far."
"I would."
Comet Burst maybe like a rival. But, she does respect me. In the floor exercise, she showed off some of her moves. It's like she was in a diner and the music came from a jukebox.
Magenta watched Comet, and got a little worried.
"Don't worry, Magenta." A light blue skinned boy with white hair said. "You've been working hard too."
As Magenta worked on her routine, Comet watched and is impressed. On the uneven bars, Magenta swung out to finish her routine. She landed with a thud.
"OW!!!" Magenta yelled. Comet Burst went over to see what happened. She called to the coach and other kids. "Someone get me some ice! Get a doctor while you're at it. "
Holding her ankle, Magenta looked at Comet with tears in her eyes.
"You’re helping me?" Magenta sobbed. "I thought you would ridicule what happened."
"I maybe a competitive person." Comet informed. "But, I do care about others. Even you."
This made Magenta feel a little more relaxed.
End of Flashback
"It turned out to be just a sprain." Magenta continued. "That left me out of action for a couple of weeks."
"Man!" Rainbow said. "You must've been devastated."
"A little. But, while I recovered, I went and did my yoga exercises to relax."
Rainbow soon got up and made her way to the gate. "Pretty inspiring story all right. I better get going. Later, Magenta. "
"Okay, Rainbow. " Magenta replied as she and Rainbow hugged each other. "Thanks for dropping by."
As Rainbow went back to her jog, Magenta's mother , Willow Whisp, called out to her. "Magenta, your jacket is cleaned up. Ready for drying."
"Thanks, mom." Magenta replied as she goes in the house to retrieve her jacket, and hang it out to dry.
Static
Twilight Sparkle's dog, Spike, is standing next to a small box with a crank on it.
"Hello, everyone. " Spike greeted. "I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Some of the words, Jacket, Jog, Jelly, Jukebox, Jump, and Juggling, all start with the letter J."
Spike then turns to the box. "This box I'm standing next to is actually a jack in the box. Jack-in-the-box starts with the letter J." He starts to turn the crank. "Want to see how it works?" The door popped open on top of him as a jester type object springs out.
"Hey, Rarity." Vinyl Scratch greeted. "What brings you here?"
"I heard that dear Octavia has picked up a new hobby." Rarity greeted.
"She sure has. Come on in. You'll be very surprised. "
Rarity received a call that Octavia has something to show her. Naturally, the fashionista figured it was some new jewelry or an elegant dress. After going through the kitchen, Vinyl lead her to the basement. There, Rainbow dash was there, holding a punching bag. Wearing a magenta tank top and black karate pants, Octavia was punching the bag several times. Rarity and Vinyl went in just as Octavia gave the bag a powerful front kick.
"My goodness!" Rarity gasped. "I've never seen this side of you before."
"OH. Rarity." Octavia said shockingly. "This is a surprise. "
"Not as big as this surprise. I didn't know you took up karate."
"I recently started two weeks ago." Octavia replied while sipping some water. "Not really my kind of activity. But, I can get used to it. Vinyl and Rainbow Dash have been very supportive.”
"They have?"
"You bet, Rares." Dash said. "When Octavia almost got hurt by a thug on the street, she went to me for help."
"I was walking home with Tavi when it happened." Vinyl added. "She was lucky I tagged along with her."
"They're right." Octavia said. "Vinyl suggested I should take up karate so I can defend myself."
Octavia slipped on a white karate jacket. After having it secured, she picked up a white belt and tied it around her waist. She then presented herself to Rarity. "What do you think, Rarity?"
"I have to admit," Rarity replied, "this is a very interesting look you're displaying. "
"Thank you."
Realizing it's coming up to lunchtime, Rainbow Dash and Vinyl went upstairs to the kitchen to fetch some food. This leaves Rarity and Octavia on their own.
"How did you get started on this karate thing?" Rarity wondered as she sat on a couch.
"Vinyl made the suggestion." Octavia replied as she sits on the other side cross legged. "It started two weeks ago when she and I were on our way home from a movie."
Flashback
Octavia and Vinyl walked down the street. Just then, a gray haired man with midnight blue hair, wearing a leather jacket, torn blue jeans, and brown boots confronted them. He approaches Octavia, hoping to take her purse. Vinyl stepped in to trip the thug. As soon as he fell, the girls ran fast.
"Thanks, Vinyl." Octavia said with relief. "But, I can't depend on you all of the time."
"I know. You want to handle some stuff on your on." Vinyl replied as she reached for her keys.
"Any ideas on how to protect myself?"
Suddenly, Vinyl had a thought. "I know how."
The next day, Vinyl took Octavia to the home of Jade Star, a young martial artist. After removing their shoes, as a respect for the Japanese custom, they soon talk with her. She has lime green skin, dark green straight hair, and she wears a long sleeve red dress going just above the knees.
"And, that's the trouble, Jade." Vinyl explained.
"You were wise to come to me." Jade said. "I can teach you karate so that you can better defend yourself. "
"Will karate help me?" Octavia wondered with worry.
"Indeed it will. First, let's measure you for a gi."
"Gi?" Octavia said with confusion. Then, she realized something. "Oh. Sort of a karate uniform."
"Now, you're catching on."
Ninety minutes later, Octavia looked at herself wearing a white jacket and black pants just above the ankles. "Mmmmm. Not bad. "
Vinyl walks in with a white belt in her hand. "This goes with it."
"Of course." Octavia realized as she takes the belt. "Beginners in karate start off with a white belt. I noticed this while passing by local schools. Dojos, I believe their called." She ties the belt around her waist. "Now, I'm ready for my training."
End of Flashback
"And, you've been keeping up with this practice since?" Rarity asked.
"Yes." Octavia answered. "Before you came along, Vinyl was helping me to prepare to receive my next belt level. The yellow belt."
"Talk about dedication. I wish you good luck. "
Octavia stood up and honorably bowed to Rarity. At her home at Sweet Apple Acres, Apple Bloom watched some kites flying in the air.
"Howdy, readers." Apple Bloom greeted. "I hope you liked this chapter, featuring words that start with the letter K. We heard Karate, Kitchen, Key, Kick, and Kite. Speaking of K words, what's strong, muscular, and hops a lot?"
A deep growling voice answered the question. "Me mother."
"Nope. You're wrong. It's a kangaroo."
"No, YOU'RE wrong. You ever seen me mother?"
Apple Bloom continues her discussion. "A kangaroo is a large animal from Australia, and is a very strong hopper." A kangaroo soon jumps near her. "The female kangaroo has a pouch in front where she carries her children."
The kangaroo stuffs Apple Bloom in her pouch and starts hopping all over the area. The poor farm girl starts shouting from inside the pouch. "Let me out! Let me out! I'm not a baby kangaroo. I'm a human girl!"
The kangaroo stops, and lets her out of the pouch.
"Thank you." Apple Bloom said with relief. "Now, please leave these premises."
The kangaroo jumps on Apple Bloom and hops away. This leaves poor Apple Bloom flat.
Flash Sentry walks along the streets of Canterlot City. He is looking forward to go out with Twilight Sparkle. But, he doesn't know how.
"Hey, Flash!" Sunset Shimmer called out. "Wait up."
"Oh. Hi, Sunset." Flash replied. "What's up?"
"What's up with you? You look more worried that Fluttershy when her stuffed lion was missing for two days."
Flash soon explained his situation. "I asked Twilight if she can go out with me this weekend. "
"But, you're not sure what to do." Sunset figured.
Flash hung his head low, knowing that Sunset is right. The former bully saw a sign about a new movie premiering at the Canterlot Multiplex. This gives her an idea.
"Why not take her to see a movie?" Sunset suggested.
"Really?" Flash said with confusion.
"Sure. I'm sure she'll like the new movie coming to the theater."
"Sunset, " Flash commented, "for someone who used to have a sour disposition, you can be as sweet as a lollipop. "
Sunset blushed. "Thanks."
The next day, Sunset was at her house sipping on a glass of lemonade when she heard a knock at her door. Putting down her glass, she answered that knock, and it turned out to be Twilight Sparkle.
"Hey, Twi." Sunset greeted. "What's up?"
"I have some good news!" Twilight cheered. "Flash asked me out on a movie date. "
"That’s great!" Sunset saw that Twilight was sweating a little. "Cold drink?"
"Good idea."
Sunset poured some lemonade into a glass, and handed it to Twilight.
"Thanks, Sunset. " Twilight said as she sipped her lemonade. "Just what I needed."
The two girls then talked about what was going on.
"I heard that you made the suggestion that I should go to the movies. " Twilight figured.
"Well," Sunset said, "when I saw what movie is playing, I figured that you and Flash would like it."
"That’s when that light bulb in your head went off." Twilight said happily. "Good thinking."
Sunset was very happy to see others happy. Soon, her phone was ringing. Going to her lamp, she answered her phone. "Hello?"
Twilight was wondering what the conversation was all about. Sunset came back with some good news. "Flash told me that he'll see you tomorrow by 12 noon."
"Sounds good to me." Twilight cheered. "I guess love is in the air after all."
The two girls shared a giggle. Meanwhile, walking in the neighborhood, Derpy Hooves was in a happy mood.
"This has been a great chapter." Derpy said to herself. "A lot of words starting with the letter L. Lion, Lollipop, Love, Lemonade, Lamp, Lightbulb,...."
She soon sees a lunchbox with a note saying 'To Derpy, from a friend'. This makes her happy. "And, Lunchbox!"
Around the corner, the brutal Aria Blaze watched with evil glee. As soon as Derpy opened up the lunchbox, a creepy jester head connected to a spring popped out. The sound of an evil laugh came from the head, no doubt a speaker was in the mouth with the recording of that laugh recorded. Derpy looked at the head, and was surprised. "L."
In a hidden location in Canterlot City, the infamous Abacus Cinch has a meeting with the trouble making trio, The Dazzlings.
"All right, ladies." Miss Cinch. "Twilight and her friends are preparing for a concert at a family farm for charity. "
"Charity?" Scoffed Aria Blaze. "If we were to perform at anyplace, including a farm, WE are to take the money."
"You and your cohorts are greedy for attention as well as for money, Aria." This develops a smile on Cinch's face. "I like that."
"So, what's the plan?" Adagio Dazzle asked.
Abacus Cinch tells the trio her plan. "If we can have those seven girls relive their worst memories, they'll be too upset to perform."
Sonata Dusk, finishing a taco, liked the idea. "Hey. Great thinking, boss. We learned what each girl is upset about. Their days as a music group are numbered."
The Dazzlings applauded the plan as Miss Cinch addresses them. "All right, then. Spread out and cause some chaos!"
And so, the trouble begins. Rainbow Dash was just walking down the street to head for the book store. She heard that there was a new Daring Do book out. She waved 'Hello' to Hoops, Score, and Dumbell just as Aria Blaze swooped down, grabbed RD, and stuffed her in an empty garbage can.
"There you are, boys." Aria said with mean delight. "Right where she belongs." She then talks to her victim. "Later, Rainbow CRASH!"
As Aria leaves laughing, Rainbow pulled herself out of the can. She looked at the trio with tears in her eyes, then ran off. Pinkie Pie sat on a bench having an ice cream cone. Sonata Dusk approached her with an angry attitude.
"Do you think your father approves of your personality?" Sonata asked cruelly. "NO! Does Mud Briar appreciate your party planning?" She grabs Pinkie's cone and throws it out. "NO!"
Sonata storms away, leaving Pinkie quivering. She starts to cry as her hair deflated. Her eldest sister, Limestone, saw from a distance. "Nobody picks on any of my sisters, including Pinkie!"
Sunset Shimmer made her way to a music store. After drinking some milk, and throwing out the jug, she was going to enter the store when Adagio Dazzle confronted her.
"Oh no, you don't!" Adagio said brutally. "NO SHE-DEMONS ALLOWED!"
Being called a she-demon got Sunset so upset, she ran away crying as Adagio laughed wickedly. Later that day, all seven Rainbooms were at a park. They were sitting on benches and under trees. All of them were very upset from what happened. Trixie Lulamoon walked by, and saw the distressed girls.
"My goodness." Trixie said with concern. "What happened to you guys?"
"I was confronted by my old principal, Miss Cinch. " Twilight explained. "She got mad at me for leaving her school. She had me so upset, I ran away with tears in my eyes. "
"Aria Blaze yelled at me for being too soft." Fluttershy cried.
"Aria gave me trouble too." Rainbow sobbed. "She made me think that my old rivals are still teading me."
"I was doing some shopping," Rarity said, "when Sonata Dusk showed up and reminded me of my encounter with Trenderhoof." She started to tear up. "She made it sound so brutal."
"Sonata made me feel like I'm not worthy for anything." Pinkie cried.
"Adagio Dazzle came to Sweet Apple Acres," Applejack said, "and gave a lot of lip. She said that my work ethics are boring. I was offended!"
"Not as much as me!" Sunset added. "She says that I'm still being called a she-demon."
This made Trixie get concerned. Then, a thought came to her mind. "Do you guys has a concert to perform at Goldie Delicious' farm?"
" Yes, we do." Rarity replied, wiping her tears away.
"This is probably why Cinch and the Dazzlings attack you. To make sure you don't perform."
The girls were shocked to hear that. This got them a little concerned.
"Oh boy." Rainbow said. "They're probably going to that farm to do more trouble. What'll we do?"
"Not to fear. I, The Great and Powerful Trixie, have an idea. "
On the day of the concert, people gather to watch the Rainbooms. Near the entrance, Trixie, Bulk Biceps, and Sandalwood guard the gate.
"Good idea to have us watch over this place." Sandalwood figured.
"Yeah!" Bulk cheered. "Cinch and the Dazzlings won't get by us."
Trixie is pleased, knowing that the Rainbooms are safe. Meanwhile, at Camp Everfree, Timber Spruce walked along the area.
"Pretty impressive chapter. Huh, folks?" Timber said. "Many good words starting the letter M. Words like Milk, Money, Mind, Music, pretty cool. Monkey also starts with M. And, my sister, Gloriosa, asked me to take care of a little monkey who was injured. He's fine right now. And, I'm going to the cabin to check on him."
As Timber went into the cabin. He saw that the cage that the monkey is being kept safe was opened. Then, he saw a mess on the floor. Seems like, the monkey was munching on some of Timber's food.
"I don't believe it!" Timber gasped. "Why, you're just about the greediest little critter I ever saw. You ate everything!"
The monkey soon realized what he did, and felt bad about it.
"I'll tell you one thing, folks," Timber explained, "never invite a monkey over to YOUR house for dinner."
The monkey then went to Timber and tried to love him. Timber is not impressed. "Ah, don't try to make up with me." The monkey jumped onto a chair. "Next time, I'll bring in a baby jaguar, or a gentle quail. But, not another monkey."
The school bell rings, signaling the end of the day. Sunset Shimmer exits the school in a foul mood.
"Sunny!" Pinkie Pie calls out.
Sunset turns around and sees the party girl. "Oh. Hi, Pinkie."
"What's the matter? You look more ragged than a twisted necktie."
After calming down a little, Sunset told Pinkie her problem. "I heard that there's a school newspaper coming out."
"So?"
"You know what happened during the whole Anon-A-Miss incident. I felt so betrayed."
Sunset went back to her apartment which got Pinkie scared. The next day, Sunset was heading for study hall, still feeling upset about this newspaper coming out, when she heard Principal Celestia made an announcement. "Sunset Shimmer, please come to my office. I repeat: Sunset Shimmer, please come to my office. "
Now, the former bully is really scared. But, she heads into the office anyway. Inside, she talks to the principal and vice principal.
"It has come to Vice Principal Luna and my attention that you're very upset about this school newspaper coming out." Celestia said.
"No doubt, you're still upset about the Anon-A-Miss incident." Luna added.
"Yeah." Sunset sadly replied. "I'm afraid the mastermind of that scheme will strike again."
"Don't worry, Sunset." Celestia comforted. "Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo did apologize. So, there will be no strikes against you."
"Really?"
"Really. In fact, we'd like it if you can contribute to the newspaper. "
"We're sure you'll have a good news story to tell everyone." Luna added.
This made Sunset feel a little better. Later that night, Sunset was invited to stay at Rarity's house. Wearing a simple light teal nightshirt, Sunset gets ready to sleep on the couch. Sporting a short sleeve blue nightgown, Rarity checks on her visitor.
"Are you sure you can handle sleeping on the couch, darling?" Rarity asked.
"I've done it a few times." Sunset replied. "Besides, maybe I can think of a story for the school newspaper. "
"Good point. By the way, your nightshirt looks adorable. I like that color."
As Rarity leaves, Sunset lays down. It was nice to be complimented. Morning came, and Sunset woke up quietly so she doesn't wake up Rarity. She went to the bathroom to look at herself.
YUCK! Sunset thought. My hair is as ragged as a bird's nest. I hope Rarity don't mind if I borrowed her hair brush.
"Sunset." Rarity called out. "I know you're in there. Are you decent?"
"Yeah." Sunset replied. "I hope you don't mind if I use your brush."
Rarity comes in with her hair equally messy. "Different minds can think alike."
The two friends shared a giggle. A few days later, Twilight Sparkle and Sunset had a pleasant talk during lunch.
"This story you submitted about yoga is great, Sunset. " Twilight praised.
"Thanks, Twi." Sunset replied. "Joining those people at the park is a great experience. I never felt this relaxed in a while."
"That a girl. Nothing can get you down for long."
Sunset felt happy hearing that. "You're right. Not even Anon-A-Miss can stop me."
At another table, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo watched and listened to the conversation. They know Sunset is right. In the hallway, Pinkie Pie feels happy.
"This is a fun chapter. " Pinkie Pie cheered. "Especially all of those words starting with the letter N. Necktie, Nothing, Never, Newspaper, Nightshirt, Nest, WOW!"
Pinkie walks down the hallway feeling happy about......
Hey, Brian! Just a moment!
Sunset Shimmer? What's the matter?
We need to talk. Twenty-six letters of the alphabet, and you had to have Pinkie obsessed with the letter N.
On a beautiful night in Canterlot City, Octavia Melody and her roommate, Vinyl Scratch, made their way to a concert hall. Needless to say, Vinyl is not so thrilled.
"Oh, Octy." Vinyl moaned. "Do we have to do this?"
"Listen here." Octavia said with a mean tone. "It will do you some good to enjoy music from a full symphony orchestra."
"But, you don't have to be brutal to me about it."
"Either way, you will watch this grand performance, " Octavia's face turned red as she got furious at her roommate, "WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!!"
This scared Vinyl a lot. She imagined smoke and electricity coming out of Octavia as she got mad. Inside the concert hall, everyone was waiting for the doors to open. Vinyl teared up, still thinking about Octavia's burst of rage. Suddenly, a little boy ran up and cried is eyes out.
"Help!" The boy yelled. "Usher! Usher! Usher!" A strong looking man wearing a red uniform rushed over. The boy pointed at Vinyl. "This mean girl is trying to ruin this concert!"
Ruin a concert? Octavia thought. My roommate maybe many things. But, she's not that outrageous.
"All right, you juvenile." The usher said as he and another usher grabbed her like an octopus. "OUT YOU GO!!"
Vinyl was thrown out of the concert hall, and she hit the ground hard. Vinyl picked herself up, and started to cry. She soon texted Octavia that she headed for home. Later that night, Octavia and Vinyl were having some chamomile tea as the girl known as DJ Pon 3 tried to calm down.
"I'm sorry, Vinyl." Octavia said sadly. "Between my mistrust and what that boy did, you must've freaked out terribly. "
"That was putting it mildly." Vinyl replied as she sipped her tea. "I guess I won't experience anything that has an orchestra."
Octavia took a tissue to wipe tears from Vinyl's eyes. "Don't worry, roommate. You'll get another chance. There's an outdoor concert in a few days. I promise, no anger, no mistrust, no problems."
Vinyl felt a little better. One sunny afternoon, five days later, the girls walked down the street. Vinyl finished eating an orange and threw the peel away as they made their way to Canterlot State Park.
"Here we are." Octavia cheered.
Vinyl was a bit nervous. Octavia assured her that things won't go wrong. As the ladies entered the park, they were approached by a yellow skinned man with black curly hair and mustache approached them.
"Octavia Melody." The man said elegantly. "We meet at last."
"Conductor Baton Rhythm. " Octavia gasped. "This is a pleasant surprise."
"One of my cello players slipped on a patch of oil, and got injured. I would like it if you take his place tonight."
Octavia was surprised to hear the offer. "I heard of the music to be performed. Some of my favorite pieces. Count me in."
"Hey, more power to you, Octy." Vinyl praised. "I'll find a seat and see you and the orchestra perform."
"Just a minute, young lady." Baton interrupted. "I know of you as well."
"You do?" Vinyl wondered with worry.
"Indeed, Miss Vinyl Scratch. Since Octavia is your roommate, you can watch from backstage. Best seats in the house, as they say."
Later, the concert went underway. Octavia played her cello beautifully. From backstage, Vinyl watched the show. "I get to have my orchestra experience after all. This isn't as bad as I thought."
In another part of town, Trixie was having a talk with Babs Seed, who was holding a round object.
"Why am I holding this darn thing?" Babs asked.
"This thing, as you called it, is the letter O." Trixie answered. "Many of the words in this chapter begins with that letter."
Babs got the idea. "I get it. Words like Oil, Orange, Orchestra, Outrageous, Octopus, and Out. Right?"
"Correct. This is where this poem comes in." Trixie ckeared her throat, and recited the poem. "It's a wonderful letter, the letter O. It almost looks like a doughnut, you know. It has a round shape, like a ball or a grape. Which makes it quite easy to throw."
"Oh!" Babs said as he throws the O over her shoulder.
There was a crash heard seconds later, which got the girls timid. Suddenly, a giant walks to them. He was a big as a house, literally. He lowers the O to the girls.
"This your O?" The giant asked. Babs pointed to Trixie. "Oh."
The giant drops the O. It landed on Trixie's foot. She hopped like mad holding her injured foot, screaming in pain.
Sunset Shimmer and Wallflower Blush arrived at the house of Cranky Doodle, who gave them instructions.
"Let me explain why you two were called in." Cranky explained. "My wife has been begging me to have the extra room painted."
"I'm guessing that's where we come in." Wallflower said nervously.
"Correct, Miss Blush. The paints and the equipment are already here and in the room."
"We won't let you down." Sunset said. "Mind if we change clothes?"
"Probably what's in those sports bags of yours. Go ahead."
Minutes later, Sunset comes out wearing a deep blue long sleeve shirt and a pair of white pants. Wallflower walks out wearing a red short sleeve shirt and a pair of blue bib overalls.
"Impressive." Cranky Doodle praised. "Come with me."
The girls were lead to the extra room. Cranky Doodle gave the girls their assignment. "As you can see, there's no furniture, and tarps are already set up. I'll leave it to you."
"We'll do our best." Sunset replied proudly.
"I have some food in the fridge in case you girls get hungry. See you later."
Going outside the house Cranky Doodle sees a pigeon on a pole, and zipped into his car. "No way you're going to mess me up, bird!"
Cranky soon drives off. Inside, the girls took off their sneakers and rolled their pant cuffs before they started painting. As they paint, they love the color chosen.
"This marigold paint is a nice color." Wallflower said as she holds on to a ladder.
"Me too." Sunset added as she uses her roller. "It matches my skin."
As the day goes on, the girls use the rollers for the main painting, tape to keep the paint job even, and brushes to fill in cracks. Minutes later, the girls enjoy some food left behind by Cranky Doodle. Sunset ate a crispy salad, and Wallflower Blush ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
"I like your farm girl look, Wallflower. " Sunset said happily.
"Thank your farmer friend: Applejack. " Wallflower replied. "She gave me these bib overalls. They are not fancy. Just how I like it."
After their lunch, Sunset and Wallflower went back to work. After applying a second coat of paint, they were impressed with their work.
"Wow!" Wallflower cheered. "This is beautiful. Cranky Doodle will love it."
"I know." Sunset added. "He should be back soon. Let's clean up."
Later, Cranky Doodle looked at the work the girls have done.
"Not bad, girls." Cranky Doodle praised. "This room looks a lot different now."
"Thank you, sir." Sunset replied. "The only thing we haven't cleaned up is the paint tray."
"This gives me an idea. Since there's still some paint left, and you girls still have your shoes off, how about you leave your mark?"
Fifteen minutes later, Cranky Doodle hangs a poster in his office. It's a white piece of paper glued to a wooden board. The paper has Sunset and Wallflower's handprints, footprints, and signatures.
"A commemoration of your accomplishment." Cranky Doodle said as he handed the girls some money. "Go out and have some pizza. It's on me."
The girls were happy to be rewarded. After changing back to their regular clothes, Sunset Shimmer and Wallflower Blush headed out. Meanwhile, Rarity and Sweetie Belle were walking around the town. Rarity was holding an umbrella thinking it might rain.
"What's wrong, sis?" Sweetie asked.
"I've been thinking of some of the words in this chapter. " Rarity replied.
"You mean words that begin with the letter P?"
"Correct. Paint, Pigeon, Pole, Pizza, and Pants. But, there's another word I'm trying to think of."
Just then, the sisters felt drops of rain. This helped Rarity a lot.
"Of course. I got it!" Rarity shouted as she opened up her umbrella. "Parasol!" Rarity shieled herself and Sweetie Belle from the rain. But, Rarity spotted Hoity Toity, who was not so lucky. "How are you?"
It was a rainy day at Sweet Apple Acres. Inside the main house, Applejack and Apple Bloom watched the rain fall as a visitor, Limestone Pie, hung up the phone.
"I just spoke to my father." Limestone informed. "He said that I should stay here for the night."
"That's pretty nice of him to let you stay with us." Applejack said.
"He figured by the time that rain stops, it'll be too late at night for me to go home."
"Well, at least y'all will get some peace and quiet around here tonight." Apple Bloom said happily. "Maybe the sound of the rain can lull you to sleep."
During dinnertime, Limestone praised her hosts.
"Your cooking is impressive, Granny Smith." Limestone cheered. "You and the Apple sisters work well together."
"It was your folks who gave me some good ideas." Granny Smith replied.
"Mmm. That's why it tastes pretty good. I can taste my mother's touches in your cooking."
Everybody was happy with Limestone's praises. In the living room, Limestone was admiring a quilt on the couch.
"I like this quilt." Limestone said. "Did you stitch this yourself?"
"Yes, I have." Granny replied. "It took me a month to put it together. But, the results are a pleasant sight."
"My mother is the same when it comes to projects like this. They can't be done very quick. No need to rush on this."
Granny Smith smiled, knowing Limestone is happy with the quilt. Later that night, dressed in a simple white nightshirt, Limestone sits on the couch as Applejack walks in wearing her blue one piece union suit.
"Thank for this nightshirt, Applejack." Limestone said.
"Anything to oblige you." Applejack replied. "Are you sure you're comfortable with sleeping on the couch?"
"I'll get used to it. I don't want to crowd you guys out."
The honest farm girl was impressed. "You sure about this?"
"To quote your big brother," Limestone replied, "Eeyup."
Applejack was pleased with Limestone's thought. "This feels as good as when my sister saw a quail on our backyard porch."
"A quail?" Limestone gasped. "That sister of yours is lucky to see one."
Limestone laid down on the couch. Her head rested on a pillow as Applejack drapes the quilt over her.
"This quilt feels good." Limestone said as she was relaxing. "Thanks, Applejack."
"No problem." Applejack replied as she left for her own room. "Good night."
As Applejack left for her room, Limestone got comfortable.
"This is one of the most comfortable couches I ever sat or laid down on." Limestone to herself. "No question about that."
Pretty soon, Limestone drifted off to sleep.
From Fluttershy's house, Zephyr Breeze, her brother, makes an announcement.
"Hello, readers. Zephyr Breeze speaking." Zephyr said happily. "I hope you like this chapter. As you can tell, some of the words, Quiet, Question, Quilt, Quail, Quick, and Quote, all begin with the letter Q." Zephyr reaches into his pocket, and pulls out a coin. "And, here's something else that starts Q. It's a Quarter. That's right. Twenty-five cents."
Sneaking up on Zephyr, a walking mechanical pig looked at the coin. It took the coin, and put it in a slot on the top of it's back. This shocked Zephyr a lot. The pig walks away, leaving Zephyr Breeze out of luck.
Juniper Montage holds a microphone and is ready to speak.
"Hello, Canterlot City." Juniper announces. "Juniper Montage here at this outdoor stadium. Today, the upcoming music group, the Rainbooms, just finished a grand performance. And, I have been given the green light to interview them.
The scene switches to a room with sky blue wallpaper. Twilight Sparkle sits down for an interview.
"Twilight Sparkle." Juniper said. "You were very surprised when you were chosen to be a lead vocalist."
"I sure was." Twilight replied. "I was a little nervous when Sunset and the others asked me to join them."
"You’re still having nightmares about what the ruthless Abacus Cinch did to you?"
"I sure am. But, thanks to my friends, I try to get over that moment. I guess since I was transferred to Canterlot High, my confidence went as high as a rocket."
The scene changes to Rainbow Dash in the chair.
"Guitarist Rainbow Dash." Juniper said. "Did you ever think that you and the band would be noticed?"
"Not at all." Dash answered. "I guess since me and my band mates shut down the magic of the Dazzlings, we have gotten noticed big time. I'm surprised that radio jockeys didn't pick up on our music."
Now, Applejack sits down with Juniper.
"Bassist Applejack." Juniper said kindly. "Does being part of a farm family help in anyway?"
"Sure enough." Applejack answered. "When the rooster calls 'Cock-a-Doodle -Doo!', my family and I get up and a runnin'."
"I'm sure the other Rainbooms can learn from you."
"Too quote my brother, Big Macintosh, eeyup."
Pinkie Pie now awaits her questions to be asked.
"Drummer Pinkie Pie." Juniper started. "You have fun drumming for the band. True?"
"You said it." Pinkie replied as she munches on a raspberry tart. "Sometimes the energy I get from eating sweet stuff helps." She pulls out a donut. "Jelly donut?"
"Thanks." Juniper puts the donut on her table. "I'll munch on it later."
Pinkie smiles, hearing that. Rarity is next for the interview.
"Rarity, you're an unusual one." Juniper stated. "How does an elegant girl like you fit in with a rock band? Especially with a keytar of all things."
"Even someone like me can surprise you, darling." Rarity answered. "There's something about that instrument that intrigues me."
Fluttershy starts to get nervous as it's her turn.
"You're next, Fluttershy." Juniper said. "Being part of a music group is very nerve racking. Isn't it?"
"It's not that bad." Fluttershy answered. "Being part of a band does help me a bit. But, I often get as nervous as a raccoon hiding from a predator."
Last, but not least, Sunset Shimmer sits down for an interview.
"Sunset Shimmer," Juniper started, "does being part of a band help you get over your problems from the past?"
"A little." Sunset replied. "As you probably know, I used to make many students as jittery as a bunch of rabbits. But, thanks to Twilight's counterpart from Equestria, and the girls in this band, I feel a lot better about myself."
"Thank you, Rainbooms, for the interviews." Juniper announced. "This is Juniper Montage wishing you all, 'Good night'."
Static
Inside a kindergarten class, a female teacher with flowing blond hair and sea foam green skin addresses her class. A friendly dog joins her.
"And now, kids," The teacher said, "I would like to recite a poem featuring some of the words in this chapter that start with the letter R."
The kids listen with anticipation as the teacher goes on with the poem.
R is for Rooster. and Rabbit, and Raccoon. It's also for Raspberries. Which, I'd like to have at noon. R is also for Radio. And a Rocket flying high. Lastly, a beautiful Rainbow, glittering in the sky.
The kids clapped for such a grand poem.
"Thank you, everyone." The teacher praised. "Now, what letter of the alphabet did we learn about today?"
The dog let out a small growl that sounds like he's saying 'R'. The teacher got shocked. "Good heavens! A talking dog!"
Winter has arrived in Canterlot City. Everybody was looking forward for some time in the snow. At Sweet Apple Acres, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo were on one of the tall hills with sleds in hand.
"Ready for a ride down the hill?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"I sure am." Scootaloo said excitingly.
"Let's take off!" Apple Bloom announced.
One at a time, the three girls went sliding down the hill. At the bottom, the girls were pleased with their run. Inside the house, the girls were enjoying some hot chocolate. They soon heard a news report on TV about a young snowboarder getting attacked a brutal man. He had light brown skin and dark brown hair. He wore a thick blue coat over a gray business suit. The girls looked horrified when they saw that the man ordered security guards to detach the boy from his board and eject him from the area.
"That don't look fair!" Scootaloo protested. "Whoever he is, he's a low down snake!"
"That's putting it mildly." Applejack replied as she comes in to the living room. "The guy's name is Bitter Frost. He used to be a professional snowboarder until he was blamed for cheating during one event."
"Wait a minute, sis." Apple Bloom said. "Bitter Frost doesn't cheat when he snowboards. I read up on him last year."
"He was one of the most honorable competitors in that field. Unfortunately, when he tried to explain to the judges that they made a mistake, somehow they wouldn't listen."
This got the three girls worried. Days later, Apple Bloom and her friends wondered why Bitter Frost would cause a young snowboarder tobe thrown out. They decided to speak with him about it. They met him at a ski resort where he goes to regularly.
"The boy I had ejected was my son: Chiller Frost." Bitter explained. "When he heard about what happened to me, he was determined to pick up where I left off."
"To prove there's still honor within your family." Apple Bloom figured.
"That's correct, young lady. But, somebody keeps calling me to stop him. Somehow, I often snap and take it out on Chiller."
"Who would want you to stop your son from his dreams?" Sweetie Belle wondered.
Bitter Frost thought about it for a minute or so. Suddenly, he reaches into a briefcase he brings along, and pulls out a picture.
"There's one possibility. " Bitter said as she presents a picture to the girls. It's a picture of a gray skinned man with black hair and curly mustache. "My old rival in the snowboard scene, Burgundy Bile."
"He looks mean." Scootaloo noticed.
"That's for sure. This guy always wanted to make me look bad."
"Did he compete at the event you were accused of cheating?" Apple Bloom asked.
"No." Bitter then had a thought. "But, he might have sneaked in to humiliate me. I'm going to make a few phone calls."
Apple Bloom and company think that this will turn out good. One week later, a snowboarding contest is held. Bitter Frost talks to his son.
"Thanks for letting me compete, dad." Chiller said happily.
"It's my way to make up for my misdeeds." Bitter replied. "When I told the judges of my competition about Burgundy Bile, they told me that he DID spread bad info about me."
"I guess he wanted to make sure no member of our family snowboards anymore."
"That was then, this is now. Win one for us!"
The two people hugged each other as Chiller Frost went to compete.
Thank you, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo. Bitter Frost thought. You saved my reputation, and my son's dreams."
On the snowy streets of town, Mr. Cranky Doodle admires the atmosphere.
"I hope you readers enjoyed this chapter. " Cranky Doodle said. "Especially with words beginning with the letter S. Snow, Sled, Snake, and Son are some of them."
He heard sounds coming close to him.
"But, there's one word that starts with S," Cranky Doodle said, "I'm particularly fond of."
A group of kids on sleds, skates, and snowboards come close to him. He yells one word to halt them. "STOP!"
Everyone stops moving. This made Cranky Doodle happy.
A school bus makes it's way through the city. Aboard the bus, a group of students lead by Miss Cherilee is talking about their field trip.
"I can't wait until we enter the building. " Pinkie Pie cheered. "I always wanted to go to a roller skating rink."
"I always thought roller rinks went extinct." Rainbow Dash said.
"Many people would think so." Miss Cherilee informed. "But, there are some of those rinks that are still in operation."
Everybody is looking forward to this experience. But, in a seat in the back, Sunset Shimmer sits quietly as tears drip slowly down her face.
"Hey, Sunset." Twilight Sparkle said, getting her attention. "Are you okay?
But, Sunset didn't answer. She just sat there, feeling very sad.
"If I may have your attention." Miss Cherilee announced. "Just so you know, Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna are expecting all of you to be on your best behavior. "
On our best behavior, she says. Sunset thought. For me, that means I just sit down and keep quiet.
The bus arrived at the roller rink. Miss Cherilee and the students disembarked. After being measured for roller skates, the students head for the rink. But, Sunset makes her way to one of the tables, sits down, and watches everybody have fun. The music is played, and the skaters roll very happily.
"Weee!" Pinkie Pie cheered.
"I agree, darling." Rarity added. "This roller skating is fun."
"And, we're having a good time." Applejack said happily. "Yee-haw!"
But, at the table she sat down in, Sunset cries quietly. She watches everyone skating. But, she was too scared to join them. Sunset was afraid that if she went to the rink, Miss Cherilee would be so angry, her face would be as red as a tomato. Then, she would call for the Principal on her phone, and have Sunset taken back to the school. Pinkie's mother, who volunteered as a helper, went over to check on the girl.
"Sunset Shimmer," Cloudy Quartz said, "why are you not joining the others in the rink?"
"And risk getting into more trouble?' Sunset replied. "No way."
Sunset starts to cry, knowing that she's going to get an earful.
"Trouble? Don't be silly." Cloudy Quartz said with concern. "Why would you think that you're in..." Suddenly, a thought came into her mind. "Now, I understand. You're afraid that you're still being judged for the Fall Formal nightmare. Is that right?"
Sunset nodded sadly. "I'm afraid so. Miss Cherilee would rather see me left out that join any fun."
"That's not true." Miss Cherilee said as she comes to the conversation. "You've been told many times, everyone forgave you for that dark moment. You were even forgiven for that Anon-A-Miss incident. Especially, since the real culprits were revealed."
Just then, Sunset realized that Miss Cherilee is right. She should put those moments behind and look towards a happy future. So, she stood up, and rolled to join her friends in the rink. Twilight was happy to see Sunset as they skated together.
The scene changes at a bench in the city. Zephyr Breeze reads a newspaper.
"Hey there, readers." Zephyr announced. "I hope you like this chapter. Especially since some of these words started with the letter T. Tomato, Think, Table, Talking, True, Tears, Time, and Trouble. This is totally TERRIFIC!"
Zephyr then threw the paper in the air, and the pages scattered on the ground. Officer Shining Armor came along to talk to Zephyr.
"Of all the words you mentioned that start with T," Shining Armor said, "you forgot two."
Zephyr was confused. "Which?"
Shoning Armor pointed to the newspaper pages. "Trash."
Zephyr was surprised as Twilight's brother writes down on a piece of paper. "And, Ticket." He gives the ticket to Zephyr. "Here you are."
It's a beautiful starry night at Canterlot State Park. Many people come over for special events. Sometimes just to enjoy the place. In one location, elegant couple, Jet Set and Upper Crust, talk with an unusual citizen.
"Miss Tree Hugger." Jet Set said. "My wife and I always wanted to meet you."
"Is that right?" Tree Hugger asked.
"Indeed." Upper Crust replied. "I heard a lot of good things about you. I must say, you dressed very nicely."
"Thank you, folks." Tree Hugger said happily.
Tree Hugger dressed in a pink buttoned long sleeve shirt. A long red skirt below the knees, and black platform shoes. The elegant couple is very impressed.
"Let me ask you," Jet Set said, "you usually dress a bit differently. You would have on open toed sandals and clothing with tie dyed designs. And, you also have a bandana wrapped around your hair. Why not tonight?"
Tree Hugger gave him an honest answer. "I figured that since a night like this brings out the elegant types, I figured to behave accordingly. "
"We understand." Upper Crust added. "Don't want to offend anybody. You even put your hippie language aside for now."
"I'm glad you noticed."
Jet Set then approached the hippie girl. "Tree Hugger, you don't have to change much just to please us."
This got Tree Hugger surprised. "Really?"
"Indeed. Even elegant folks appreciate your free spirit. This is what makes you unique."
"He's right. " Upper Crust added. "In fact, we have a way for you to have many people to feel the groove."
Tree Hugger started listening. A few days later, at Hoity Toity's estate, a garden party is happening. However, everyone is starting to get bored. Even Hoity Toity notices it.
"This party is going nowhere." Hoity Toity stated. "What can we do so that the scene won't get too ugly."
Jet Set soon called for two people he recruited. "Tree Hugger! DJ Pon-3! You're up."
Suddenly, groovy music started to be heard. Everyone looked up at a stage area, and saw Vinyl Scratch, alias DJ Pon-3, having the music playing. They also saw Tree Hugger, dressed in a white T shirt, brown vest, blue jeans, and her trademark bandana with a microphone in her hand.
"Hey there, cats." Tree Hugger announced. "Party getting dull? No problem. With DJ Pon-3 pumping out the tunes, and my own skills, this will be one groovy night."
The crowd watched. Then, they reacted.
"Now, we're talking!" One southern man in a tuxedo called out. "This is going to be one unbelievable party."
" I agree!" A British female woman replied. "This music is what we needed. "
The crowd started to dance and enjoy themselves. Jet Set and Upper Crust were pleased. Hoity Toity raised his glass to salute the hippie girl. "Groovy, madam. Keep the tunes flowing."
The elegant couple high fived each other, knowing that this night is saved. Days later, Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna bring students together for an assembly. A big sculpture of a letter U is displayed.
"Noble students." Celestia announced. "Today, we honor this chapter, featuring words beginning with the letter U. Words like Unique, Unusual, Up, Ugly, and Unbelievable. To that we say," Celestia turned to the sculpture, "thank you, U."
The sculpture swayed towards the principal, and landed on her head. Luna had a small chuckle. "Anybody want to buy a used U?"
"Me too." Luna agreed. "We both needed a break from our duties at school."
Later, at a beach, the sisters relaxed in their lounge chairs, with a good view of the ocean. Wearing a blue one piece swimsuit, Celestia smiles at what Luna was wearing. She had on a light teal top and a lime green bottom. And, she also wore a red wrap with yellow flower designs all over.
"A true tropical style." Celestia said happily.
"I can learn a thing or two from miss Sunset Shimmer." Luna commented.
The sisters watch a volleyball game being played.
"Can you imagine our students in a game like this?" Luna wondered.
"I sure can." Celestia replied.
The sisters soon tried their hand at surfing. Celestia wore a crimson shortie wetsuit, and Luna wore a teal full length wetsuit. The waves were intense. But, the sisters managed to stay on their boards. After riding the waves, they rested on the sand. They sat down and watched other surfers.
"Whoever said that surfing is gnarliest in Hawaii," Celestia figured, "must've known what they're talking about."
"Indeed." Luna agreed. "Applejack and Rainbow Dash would love to make the voyage here."
Later that day, the sisters walk along the beach. They enjoy the sound of the waves, and feeling the water splash upon their feet.
"This trip is just what we needed." Luna praised. "Now, I don't feel like a brutal vulture like I would sometimes at school. "
"I agree." Celestia replied. "Don't forget, tomorrow we're invited to a luau. Pig roast, vegetables, and some dancing too."
"I'll be surprised if somebody videotapes us hula dancing. Our students would be surprised."
The sisters held hands as they continue their stroll. The next day, they join others at a table as a big roasted pig is brought over. One plop, and the pig busted, revealing cuts of fine pork. The sisters enjoyed the feast.
"I give credit to the natives who prepare this feast." Celestia said proudly.
"So do I." Luna added as she takes a bite of the pork. "The pork is tender and tasty."
The sisters enjoy their meal. Later, a show is presented. Ukuleles played, drums being beat, and ladies wearing black tops and grass skirts dancing. The sisters watched, and are very happy. Meanwhile, back at Canterlot City, Lyra Heartstrings and her friend, Sweetie Drops, walk around the neighborhood.
"I hope our principal and vice-principal enjoy their vacation in Hawaii." Sweetie said.
"Don't worry." Lyra assured. "I'm sure they're having a good time."
"Their little trip is the perfect setting for this chapter, featuring words beginning with the letter V."
Lyra thought about that for a moment. "Of course. Vacation, View, Volcano, Vulture, Vegetables, and Videotape."
Sweetie Drops then asks Lyra for a favor. "Can you think of other words that start with the letter V?"
"I think so." Lyra replied.
"Good. I'll see you later, Lyra."
With that, Lyra and Sweetie went their separate ways.
Granny Smith gathered her family in the backyard to show everyone something special.
"How do you like it, family?" Granny asked.
"Wow!" Apple Bloom gasped. "A real covered wagon."
"I thought things like this get lost in the past." Applejack added. "What's the occasion to restore this wagon, Granny?"
Granny gave her family an explanation. "Appleloosa is hosting a wild west day. And, many wagons like this are being restored."
"Probably to relive great moments from those days."
Big Macintosh agreed. "Eeyup."
Granny Smith gave out some more details. "The wheels of those wagons, as well as this one, are made from real sturdy wood. Polished and protected, ready to roll."
The family smiled, knowing that this is going to be fun. The next day, at Appleloosa, the Wild West festivities are underway. In one of the saloons, many people sit and enjoy the atmosphere.
"Thanks for joining us, Applejack." Said cousin Braeburn.
"Our pleasure, Braeburn." Applejack replied. "And, I'm glad my friends were able to come with me."
At one of the tables, Rainbow and Rarity look around the saloon. Rarity was amazed by something unusual.
"I'm impressed." Rarity said. "You haven't ordered this town's apple cider."
"Last time I had cider in Appleloosa," Rainbow informed, "I got a bit nauseous. That stuff is too strong."
"Makes sense. Applejack makes cider that's very tolerable."
Rainbow Dash looks out a window. "Yeah. AJ can give the bartender tips on how to make good cider."
Outside, Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer look at the wagon Applejack brought over.
"It’s amazing how these pieces of western history are restored." Twilight said with interest.
"Everything here is amazing." Sunset added. "I can picture myself strolling into town, going into a saloon, and cause panic all over the place."
This made Twilight cringe. "Sunset, your days as a brute are over. What would my pony counterpart in Equestria think?"
"I was just imagining for fun, Twilight. I'm sure Princess Twi and her friends have similar celebrations like this."
Twilight felt a little better. Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy look at a lot of horses cared for.
"I can imagine all of these horses back in the early days." Fluttershy praised. "Running around in prairies, wild and free."
"Probably just the way you like it.” Pinkie replied.
"I never thought of it that way. Good thinking, Pinkie."
The party girl blushed. Elsewhere, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo are enjoying themselves.
"It’s nice of you to have your sister bring us here." Scootaloo said happily.
"I figured that since the three of us are adventurous girls," Apple Bloom explained, "we would have a lot fun."
Sweetie Belle munched on an apple, and looked at the environment. "When Appaloosa has an event like this, they go all out."
Soon, the Apple sisters' cousin from Manehattan, Babs Seed, comes along.
"Hi, guys." Babs greeted.
"Babs!" Apple Bloom gasped. "This is a surprise."
"Hi, Babs." Scootaloo said happily. "Having a good time?"
"This whole chapter is a good time." Babs replied. "Especially all of these words beginning with the letter W. Wagon, Window, Wheel, West, Wood, and Wild."
"There's one word starting with W that interest me right now." Sweetie Belle said as she heads for a cooler. "Water."
Sweetie pushes a button that dispenses the water. But, nothing. Thinking there's something wrong, she looks at the faucet. Suddenly, it splashed water all over her. Her friends were very surprised as Sweetie recovers. "W."
In the school music room, Bon Bon was practicing playing a xylophone. Soon, her best friend, Lyra Heartstrings, came into the music room. Octavia Melody was with her.
"Bravo." Lyra cheered. She and Octavia applauded her playing.
"Lyra!" Bon Bon gasped. "How long have you been watching?"
"Octavia and I came in a minute ago. We heard xylophone music and decided to check it out."
"You played that xylophone well." Octavia praised. "Just like I play my cello."
Bon Bon blushed, knowing that her musical talents are appreciated. The next day, Lyra and Bon Bon were walking together downtown for some peace in quiet. They pass by Sweet Apple Acres where they see Big Macintosh use an ax to chop down some wood.
"I love Saturdays." Bon Bon cheered. "No school, no homework."
"I agree." Lyra agreed. "So, how's your xylophone playing?"
"Getting better. The music teacher was impressed with me. No problems to fix, that's for sure."
At an outdoor cafe, the girls sat at a table discussing Bon Bon's musical talent when Trixie showed up.
"Greetings from the Great and Powerful Trixie!" The up and coming magician announced.
"Trixie!" Lyra gasped. "Do you always have to be sneaky like a fox?"
"Sorry, I always like to show off."
"No kidding." Bon Bon added.
Trixie sat down with the girls. "Did I hear that one of you play a xylophone?"
"Bon Bon here does." Lyra answered. "Me and Octavia saw her practice playing that fun instrument."
Trixie's eyes widened. "WOW! I'd like to hear some of your talents."
"You might." Bon Bon replied. "I was invited to perform in an orchestra for next week. Octavia gave me the invitation."
"Interesting. When's the performance?"
"Next week in the school auditorium at six o'clock."
Trixie stood up to make an announcement. "I shall be there."
The magic girl then threw a smoke bomb on the floor, and it exploded. When the smoke cleared, Trixie was gone.
"That girl has more surprises than those magic tricks involving a box." Lyra realized.
Next Saturday came, and people came to watch the concert. Octavia and Bon Bon took their places in the orchestra. In the audience, many of the staff and students are ready for the show, especially Lyra.
"Is Bon Bon good with a xylophone as you said she is?" Twilight said.
"Trust me." Lyra replied. "Even you'll be impressed."
In the back, Abacus Cinch watched in secret.
"Greetings, readers." Abacus said. "This has been a very interesting chapter involving words with the letter X in them."
Abacus walks cautiously outside the auditorium and down the hall.
"Not many words start with X." Cinch explained. "But, many words in this chapter ended with that letter. Ax, fox, six, box, and fix. And, if you hadn't noticed, there is an X in Trixie."
Soon, she comes up to a door with a lighted sign above it. "There's one word with an X in it that's very handy for me right now. Considering the fact that Twilight is still mad at me for bringing out that demon, Midnight Sparkle, from her soul. The word is 'Exit'." She gave out a nervous chuckle. "Good bye."
The sun rises in Canterlot City as Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo gathered at Rarity's house. Each carrying a yoga mat. Apple Bloom's mat is red, Sweetie's is lime green, and Scootaloo's is blue.
"Thank you for coming, guys." Sweetie said happily.
"No problem." Scootaloo replied. "I know that some people do yoga early in the morning."
"You're right, Scoots. That's why I asked each of you to dress in exercise wear and bring your mats."
"Are we doing yoga in your yard?" Apple Bloom asked.
"Yes, we are." Sweetie then made an announcement. "If fact, I have a surprise for you guys. Follow me."
The three friends made their way to a gate. Sweetie Belle opened it, and the girls were shocked. They saw an area with a beautiful pond with a few goldfish, some benches and tiki torches, and a flat brick area.
"Is this some sort of zen garden?" Apple Bloom asked.
"It sure is" Sweetie Belle replied. "Rarity had this place set up so that occasionally, she would have peace and quiet."
"I can understand why." Scootaloo added. "Even I'm feeling at ease here."
The three friends went to brick area. They rolled out their mats, took off their shoes, and stepped on the mats. Sweetie set up a tablet.
"I studied a new yoga routine. " Sweetie said. "Are you ready to follow me?"
"As ready as a kind woman stitching up yarn into a blanket." Apple Bloom replied.
"Me too." Scootaloo added. "Even somebody like me needs to relax."
Sweetie turned on some gentle music, then turned to her friends. "Okay, let's begin."
Meanwhile, inside her bedroom, Rarity finished brushing her hair. She looks at herself in the mirror.
"I should thank Sunset Shimmer for this yellow nightgown. " Rarity said to herself. "It definitely brings out the colors of the sunrise."
Soon, she hears calm music coming from outside. Looking through the windows, she soon spots her sister and her friends doing yoga in the zen garden.
Sweetie must think the weather is perfect for yoga. Rarity thought. That gives me an idea.
Soon, Sweetie addresses her friends. "You both did very good. Okay, friends. Now, it's time for a meditation period."
Suddenly, Rarity arrives wearing a blue short sleeve shirt and black 3/4 tights.
"Rarity!" Sweetie gasped. "W-W-What did I do wrong?"
Sweetie Belle started to get nervous until Rarity approached her in a calm mood. "Don't panic, Sweetie. I'm not upset that you and your friends came to do some yoga."
"No?"
"Of course not, dear. In fact, I wonder if I can join you for meditation."
Sweetie Belle soon calmed down, and felt relaxed. "Sure. I don't see why not."
The three friends sat cross legged on their mats with their eyes closed. Rarity sat on one of her cushions and meditated with them. Elsewhere, Octavia walked down the street with a peach skinned hefty woman with brown hair in pigtails. She has on a dark brown tribal type dress and tan boots.
"How do you like our town, Yona?" Octavia asked.
"Canterlot City nice place to visit." The hefty girl, Yona, replied. "Very different that home at Yakyakistan."
"I still can't belive that Rarity and you keep in touch."
"You be surprised. Anyway, great chapter this is. Many words beginning with letter Y. Yoga, Yard, Yellow, Yarn, You, and Yes. Most facinating."
Soon, the brutal Garble came along and looked at Yona. "So, you're a visitor from Yakyakistan. Huh?"
"Yes." Yona replied "Yona is from Yakyakistan."
Octavia is starting to get nervous as Garble continues to give trouble to Yona.
"You're not an ordinary 'yak', you know." Garble said.
Yona got confused. "Oh?"
"You're a YAKITY YAKITY YAK!"
This got Yona mad. She soon charged at Garble. She then sent him flying into a row of garbage cans. That'll teach him not to insult one's heritage.
At her home in Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack finished her chores, and decided to rest up. After taking off her boots, she climbed into the hammock, and looked up into the sky.
"Ah. This is the life." Applejack sighed. "My little sister is right. A day like this is good barefoot weather."
Just as she was falling asleep, a rainbow blur zipped past her. This caught her attention.
"Rainbow Dash!" Applejack called out. "What's with the rude awakenin'?"
The blur stopped, revealing Rainbow Dash herself. "How did you guess?"
"That rainbow blur you come in with is sort of a trademark with you."
The spectrum haired athletic girl blushed. "Touché."
Applejack stood up after getting off the hammock. "So, what brings y'all here?"
"There's going to be an air show coming to Canterlot City, Applejack." Rainbow Dash explained.
"Air show?" Applejack wondered. "Ya mean with different kinds of aircraft?"
"You got it. I'm so looking forward to the jets. The way they zoom across the skies. WOW!"
"That sounds kind of wild. When is this event?"
"Next week at two o'clock." Rainbow Dash replied. "I'll let you know where it'll be."
"Probably at an air field." Applejack figured. "I'll be there."
As Rainbow Dash walks calmly away, she turns and looks at her farmer friend. "Talking a cue from your sister and going barefoot. Huh?"
Feeling the breezes, Dash realized that Applejack made a point. "True. See you later."
One week later, Twilight and her friends are in the stands waiting for the air show to start.
"I'm pretty glad we came here." Twilight praised. "I like the designs on some of these jets."
"So do I." Fluttershy added. "One of these jets was painted black and white like a zebra."
Minutes later, the show has started. A group of jets flew overhead. The crowd cheered as the jets leave colorful smoke behind. Rainbow Dash was very happy. "Awesome."
"When those colored smoke streaks are arranged like a rainbow," Rarity said, "it would put a smile on your kisser."
Soon, the girls watch stunts performed by old fashioned airplanes. There were even people walking on the wings.
"Wing walkers?" Pinkie gasped. "You have to be zany to do something like that."
As the show progresses, Sunset unzipped the zipper of her leather jacket to feel a little cooler. "Wow. The Wonderbolts of Equestria would be jealous of these events."
Epilogue of story
Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon walk home from school.
"Wow!" Silver Spoon shouted. "Straight A. You're project was great. Including the last chapter featuring words beginning with the letter Z."
"You're right." Diamond replied. "Zip, Zebra, Zoom, Zany, and Zipper. My short story collection wowed the class."
Suddenly, they were approached by those twin tricksters, the Flim Flam brothers.
"Did we here that you have a short story collection?" Flim asked.
"Arranged like letters of the alphabet?" Flam added.
"I have." Diamond replied. "What of it?"
Flim stepped up. "My brother and I would like to buy that book from you, to commemorate your finest achievement."
And, to make copies of it to sell for the masses. Flam thought. Once we make a fortune, we'll take all the credit for her work.
Silver Spoon got worried. "Careful, Diamond. Apple Bloom warned us of these shifty guys."
"Relax, Silver Spoon." Diamond assured. "I can handle this."
"You know, there are some words that start with Z you missed." Flim informed.
Flam spoke up. "We shall demonstrate."
The brothers held their arms up and walk like they're in a trance. Flim spoke up. "Zombie".
They then ran into what looks like a cage. Flam spoke up. "And, Zoo."
The girls look at the Flim Flam brothers in the cage as Flim makes his offer. "Now, how much money would you like for us to have that book?"
Diamond closed the door of the cage, trapping the tricky Twins. She then give them her answer. "Zero."
The brothers got disappointed. Flam moaned with defeat. "Oh."
