What if the Mane 6 was made up of everyone's (or at least my) favorite background ponies? This is an adventure that should never have happened, but somehow it did, and because the standard heros were unavailable a team that no one expected had to come forth to save Equestria.
My Little Pony: Background Ponies are Magic By: AbsoluteXero
Episode one: Showing Off is Magic Pt 1A
“Once upon a time... in the.... magical land of.... Equestria... snore...” Trixie’s head drooped down. She had been nodding off for a while, but a sudden noise had woken her up. Looking around Trixie realized it had been her snore. She attempted to stifle a yawn. “Why is Princess Celestia having Trixie read this book?” Slowly standing up and stretching Trixie reached out and picked up the book with her magic and slipped it into her saddle bag. Slowly walking away from the tree she had been reading under Trixie muttered to herself. “Nightmare Moon is just an old mare’s tale anyway....”
Trixie started down the main path though Celestia’s School for Gifted Unicorns. Further down the path she saw three unicorns approaching on the path, all three froze as she drew near. Trixie had seen them around the school before, she was vaguely certain the blue one was named Colgate, or was that a nickname? As for the white one and the yellow one she had no idea.
“Oh! Hi Trixie, what are you doing around here?” ‘Colgate’ flicked her tail nervously and looked around.
Trixie flipped her mane. “Trixie was mearly passing some time in the garden?” She then smiled somewhat sinisterly. “Though Trixie has to ask, why does it matter to you where Trixie spends her time?” She then got up very close to ‘Colgate.’ “Is there something you want to tell Trixie?” Leaning in close she lightly blew into the filly’s ear. ‘Colgate’ gasped in complete horror and seemed to fly back several hooves. Trixie laughed again. “Do not fear, Trixie was just having a little fun. Go along now, Trixie has other matters to attend to.” With that Trixie continued down the path with her nose in the air.
The three unicorns waited until Trixie was out of earshot before turning to each other, the white one turned to the other two. “It’s a good thing she didn’t know about Moondancer’s party.” The other two nodded quickly before they all set off hoping Trixie would not be returning anytime soon.
***
Trixie slowly dropped her head as she approached the spire that was her home. She grumbled to herself. “Trixie does not like all these steps...” She slowly began to make the trek up. “Trixie should not have to do all this walking. There should be an elevator for Trixie’s use.” She nodded at this thought. “Perhaps Trixie should make her assistant install one? Yes, Trixie likes this idea.” Her monologue concluded Trixie stood in front of her door.
A minute passed.
Two. Trixie started to tap her hoof.
Three. Trixie’s face started to turn very sour.
Four. Trixie started to pace back an forth.
Finally on five Trixie yelled in a voice that caused a small earthquake in Appleloosa. “Trixie does not wish to be kept waiting!”
Behind the door there was a loud yelp, followed by the sound of somepony’s hooves running before a loud crash that sounded to Trixie like a lot of her worldly possessions meeting an untimely demise.
After a few seconds Trixie heard hooves slowly approaching the door, she heard the lock from the inside clattering open before the door opened to reveal a rather battered looking Snails. “H-hello your Great and Powerfulness.”
Trixie slowly walked into her home, it was not as bad as she had feared, only two book cases had been knocked over. And most of the items on the ground were books, and books are not easily damaged by falling. Having assessed the damage Trixie turned back to Snails. “Why did you take so long to open the door for Trixie? Trixie specifically put an enchantment to notify you when she approached the door.”
Snails pawed the ground with a hoof. “Well, your Great and Powerfulness, you’d only just left, so I thought I had time for a quick nap.” He looked up at Trixie sheepishly. “You’re usually gone for much longer.”
Trixie flipped her mane again and walked up the stairs to the second floor of her home, up there were her more valuable items, as such Snips was very rarely allowed up there. Trixie briefly turned to him. “You may come up, I’ll need you to take a letter.”
“Oh! Right away your Great and Powerfulness!” This news brightened Snips’ face and he quickly dashed off behind a bookcase to get a quill and parchment.
Trixie settled herself in front of a glass case while she waited. She sat there staring at the case longingly. Inside it was Trixie’s most prized possessions, a matching hat and cape, both purple and covered with stars. Trixie smiled slightly thinking of the last time she wore that outfit.
***
“All right everypony! Watch in awe!” a filly Trixie waved her hooves as her horn glowed and a bouquet of flowers appeared. Trixie smiled out at the audience her eyes beaming, “Well? Who would like these magical flowers?”
“Actually those flowers aren’t magical.” a young filly’s voice in the crowd called out.
“What?” Trixie looked around in the crowd but could not tell who had said that.
“The flowers aren’t magical, you just teleported them, simple magic really.” the filly’s voice continued, “Almost any unicorn could do it.”
***
Trixie shook her head, her smile having turned to a scowl, now was not the time to remember that. That had been so long ago, years ago, besides, she did not want to scare herself out of performing for another year.
“Here I am your Great and Powerfulness.” Snips slowly cantered up behind Trixie, struggling to hold the parchment, quill, and ink in the air with his magic.
Trixie sighed and rolled her eyes. “Here, let Trixie.” She reached out and took all three items with her own magic. Setting them down on the ground neatly Trixie turned around and started to dictate.
“Dear Princess Celestia,
Trixie is unsure why you insist Trixie reads these old mare’s tales, Nightmare Moon is a tale that is only told to scare little foals. And Trixie is no foal. Trixie feels that she has much better use of her time. As it is,” Trixie paused for a moment, then continued, “Trixie would like to request that you let Trixie go on tour again. Trixie feels she is ready to face her fear.
Your Student,
Trixie (Great and Powerful)”
Trixie turned around to face Snips. “Did you get all of-” Her words caught in her throat as she look at Snips, she had been so caught up in her thoughts she had not heard the clatter behind her, but looking at the aftermath Trixie could piece together what had happened.
Shortly after Trixie had started dictating Snips had reached over to grab the quill with his hoof, why he did so instead of with magic was beyond Trixie, realizing he could not grab it with his hoof, big surprise, he reached over with both. This of course took out support from underneath him crashing down his face hit the ink well which shattered and ruined the page, now having a face covered in ink, he also realized that he had not been listening to what Trixie had been saying. Panicking he brought a hoof up to his face to get some ink on it, he then brought it down to the paper to try and write the rest of her message; sadly however a hoof is not a very good writing instrument and he promptly ripped the paper. Now panicking he tried to run down the stairs to grab another sheet, only to slip on his now ink covered hoof and fall. That was when Trixie turned around.
Snips quickly realized Trixie’s eyes were on him. Slowly turning to face her his eyes began to water. “Um... *sniff* … y-your Great and... *sniff* ...P-p-powerfulness, I-I-I’m... sorry!” At this he began to openly weep.
Trixie slowly came over to him, sitting down next to him Trixie sighed then pulled him in briefly for a hug. “It’s okay, Trixie will fix it, you go wash up.”
Snips slowly wiped his tears. “R-really? *sniff* It’s okay?”
Trixie raised an eyebrow slightly. “Well, Trixie wouldn’t say ‘okay.’ But manageable is a fine word to use.” She then nudged him in the direction of the bathroom.
Snips smiled weakly and wiped away his tears. “Oh-okay, I- *sniff* I’ll just go and get cleaned up.” With that Snips quickly cantered off.
Trixie watched him go, then turning down to look at the mess she shook her head. “Thank Celestia for magic.” Slowly her horn began to glow, as it did the ink that had been spilled slowly lifted off the ground and was carried over to the trash. She then quickly flipped her head and the ruined paper followed suit. Trixie then reached out and pulled another ink well and piece of parchment to her.
Sitting down Trixie began to rewrite her letter. “Dear Princess Celsestia...” It had not been the first time Snips had failed to take a letter down, and it would probably not be the last. He could be so clumsy sometimes, and was honestly more trouble than he was worth. But, it is not like Trixie could just throw him out, it is after all her own fault he needed to be looked after. Trixie finished her letter. “Your Student, Trixie (Great & Powerful)” She slowly rolled up the scroll and set it on the table next to her, now she just had to wait for Snails so she could send the letter.
***
Snips was sitting quietly in the tub. Even a bubble bath, which was his favorite, could not lift his spirits. He felt bad that he had failed Trixie. “You gotta do better Snips.” He said to himself. He lowered his muzzle underneath the water and blew to make some more bubbles still feeling depressed.
After another minute of wallowing Snips finally got to scrubbing the ink out of his coat and mane. Finally clean he got out of the bath, drained the water, and shook himself dry.
***
Trixie heard Snips approaching and quickly took her eyes off of her hat and cape. “All Clean?” she asked. Snips nodded his head. “Alright then.” She lifted the scroll over to him with her magic. “Send this off to the princess.” Snips looked at the paper intently, slowly he started to look as though he was going to be sick when suddenly a belch of green flame escaped from his mouth and incinerated the letter.
“Do you think the princess will reply soon?” asked Snips.
Trixie nodded briefly as she started to head down the stairs. motioning for Snips to follow her. “Trixie would expect so. The nature of Trixie’s letter is one that she would find most pressing.” Trixie tried to smile.
Snips looked as though he was about to ask a follow up question when he started to be overcome with a familiar feeling. If asked to describe what it felt like he would say nausea, but that was not quite right. It was like feeling sick, but knowing you are not sick. The end result of this feeling was always the same, he belched green fire, and then suddenly a scroll formed. Trixie caught it with her magic.
Unrolling it Trixie read aloud.
“My Dear Student Trixie,
I cannot begin to say how proud I am you have worked up to courage to go back on the road. I realize that after that incident several years ago you have shied away from such actions as you used to love.
If you wish to do a show though, may I ask that it be for my benefit? Tomorrow I will be holding the Summer Sun celebration in Ponyville, would you be willing to do your show the night before? If you would, you may head out right away. I have already made arrangements for your cart to be polished and set up, it should be waiting for you outside.
Also if you do decide to do a show in Ponyville I’ve attached a list of local ponies who may be able to help.
Princess Celestia
P.S. And as far as reading about Nightmare Moon, I believe stories can have very real effects on ponies, even one-thousand years later.”
***
Trixie could not help but smile as she entered into Ponyville, true she was completely terrified of what she was doing, there was a part of her that still wanted to just run back to Canterlot Castle. “Maybe Trixie could run... only Celestia knows of Trixie’s intent, and she would forgive Trixie, let her back in and- No! This way of living could no go on. True that filly had ruined things in the past, but that was the past, this is now, and tomorrow will be the future! Trixie will not going to let the past ruin that future...” Trixie was posed dramatically hoof in air. Slowly she lowered back to her haunches. “But what if it did?”
As this debate raged on Snips slowly approached her. “Umm... your Great and Powerfulness?” Snips prodded her lightly with a hoof.
“Ahh!” Trixie exclaimed as she was startled out of her monologue.
Snips jumped back a hoof. “S-sorry, your Great and Powerfulness.” He said dropping his head to the ground.
Trixie turned to look at him. “It’s alright, you didn’t do anything wrong, you just startled Trixie.” She then glanced in front of the cart, not seeing anypony in front of her she decided to let the cart continue unguided for a while. Turning back to Snips Trixie asked. “What did you want to ask Trixie?”
Snips bounded back to his hooves, he had the quickest rebound Trixie had ever seen. “Well, I was a bit excited when I found out we were going to Ponyville, see... umm... I have a pen pal here.”
Trixie looked at Snips a bit confused. “You send letters here? To who?”
Snips smiled. “To my pen pal!”
Trixie stared for a moment, realizing this was all Snips was saying she motioned with her hoof and prodded. “And this pony’s name is...?”
“Oh!” Snips exclaimed. “Snails!”
“Snails?” Trixie thought for a moment. “Trixie has not given him a day off in a long time...”
Snips sat patiently as Trixie thought out loud, it was a common occurrence, the rare times were when she thought quietly. Usually if that was happening, something was wrong.
“...though Trixie might need him...” Trixie continued.
It was a nice day Snips thought, Ponyville was a much calmer place. Snips had never really liked Canterlot, too busy. This was more his style, calm; it reminded him of home even. Where was home again?
“Alright.” Trixie said as she reached a decision; Snips snapped to attention. “Trixie will let you go see your pen pal, but Trixie requires that you stay out of trouble, and you return before dark.”
“Yes ma’am, your Great and Powerfulness!” Snips saluted then scampered off the side of the cart.
Trixie watched him running off, sighing she turned around to face where she was going only to be met with the sight of an oncoming collision. “AHHH!” Trixie used all of her energy to arrest her cart’s momentum before it hit the strange object that had appeared in front of her, she barely succeeded.
Trixie inhaled deeply for a few seconds before turning her attention to the object, she had been to busy panicking to take in any details before, but now she was looking she was able to tell the object in front of her was a strange blue box. On top it read, Police Public Call Box. “What is this?Trixie would swear that this had not been here earlier.” As Trixie sat there the doors suddenly burst open and out rushed a slightly singed looking brown stallion.
“Alright, that’s the last time I mess with the wibbly lever.” he gasped as he exited, his coat seemed burned in places.
“Who are you?” Trixie asked eyeing the stallion uneasily. “And why were you in a small blue box?”
“Huh?” The stallion turned to her. “Oy! You’re Trixie!”
Trixie looked taken aback, she had been off the show circuit for several years, and even when she was she had only been a filly, she had not expected anyone to still recognize her. “Yes, Trixie is herself. Would you like an autograph?”
“Oh yes that would be-” The stallion started before interrupting himself. “But wait, you’re not supposed to be here, not for a while yet, it’s only...” he looked at the sky as though trying to judge something. “...Oh my... it’s just about be be the one-thousandth summer sun celebration.” He looked back at her slightly worried, but more excited.
“Yes.” Trixie nodded. “And...?”
“Well...” the stallion looked slightly embarrassed. “You’re not supposed to show up in Ponyville for a while.”
Trixie was starting to get irritated. “Yes, Trixie will just leave then. Trixie will just send a letter to the Princess explaining that some strange brown stallion with an hourglass cutie-mark is telling her she shouldn’t be in Ponyville yet.”
“Wait. Princess?” The stallion asked looking completely confused.
“Yes.” Trixie spat out her words like venom. “Trixie’s teacher. Princess Celestia.”
The stallion gasped. “What!? I fell into a parallel dimension?” He started to look more panicked, “How...? Was this the wibbly lever? Or did I accidentally bump the...” his voice trailed off as he started to wander around the box, stroking it like a pet... or a lover.
Trixie stood quietly for a moment before getting irritated, but just as she was about to say something the stallion turned back to her. “Have you met any other ponies yet? Like a pink one?”
Trixie was confused for a moment. “No. You’re the first pony Trixie has met.”
“What!? No! That isn’t fair!” The stallion looked positively panicked. “I refuse to be this dimension’s Pinkie Pie!” He quickly ran around to the other side of the box as though to check something, he then yelled out. “Pinkamina Diane Pie!!!!”
There was silence.
For a minute.
Slowly the stallion returned to Trixie, he seemed... deflated. “...Fine...” he looked up at her slowly, then suddenly jumping into the air he gasped with his eyes wide then turned a fled into the box again.Trixie quickly looked over her shoulder to see if anypony was behind her, seeing nopony she turned back and just stared as strange sounds started to be emitted by the strange object. Vworp! Vworp! Vworp! Slowly the box faded away to nothing.
“What was that all about?” Trixie wondered aloud.
Author’s Note: Thank you for reading (rereading) this first chapter. A bit more original then the first version, I also now have an idea of what I want to do other than just rehash the episodes. I apologize again for the delay (I really do). I really (really) hope it doesn’t happen again. But even if it takes forever I will finish this story. Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my ey- OW!!!
My Little Pony: Background Ponies are Magic By: AbsoluteXero
Episode one: Showing Off is Magic Pt 1B
Trixie was still very confused, where had that brown stallion gone? After a moment Trixie looked around. “Well, as strange as this is, Trixie does not have time to just sit around, she has places to go, ponies to see. Now, where is that list again...” Hopping down gracefully from her cart Trixie started down one of Ponyville’s many side streets.
Lifting Celestia’s letter to her face Trixie flipped it over to see the list Celestia had attached to her letter. Reading aloud Trixie said. “When doing a show other ponies can make the job easier and more fun. Here are three ponies I think you will definitely have use for. But don’t limit yourself to this list. Ask anypony you think might be useful.” Trixie jumped in the air. “I knew the Princess would support me in showing my magic all across Equestria!” Turning back to the list she read the first name on the list, “Berry Punch - Refreshments.”
***
Knock Knock Knock
Berry Punch rolled over in her sleep.
Knock Knock Knock
“Go awath...” Berry muttered not even opening her eyes, maybe if she rolled over again she could get back to sleep.
Knock Knock Knock
“Oh my head...” Berry groaned. “Why...?”
Knock Knock Knock
Berry Punch slowly got up from the floor still feeling hung over. “We’re not open!” She screamed at the door before she started to try to stumble back to her room, why had she slept on the floor in the first place? Looking at the ground she saw three bottles of gin and two more of absinthe and one still passed out- “Oh... that’s right... was a good night.”
Knock Knock Knock
Berry snapped back at the door and started to stomp over. “Somepony better be dead!” she yelled at whoever was on the other side of the door. Flinging it open she found herself face to face with a blue unicorn, a female, blue unicorn, a rather attractive female, blue unicorn, a rather attractive female, blue unicorn that Berry had never seen before. Berry just stopped and stared for a moment.
Trixie was taken aback, partially by Berry suddenly opening the door, but even more so by the intense stench coming from the house of Berry Punch. “Umm... Trixie would like to ask why your house smells like alcohol, vomit, tears, and... shame?”
Berry reached up to her mane she could feel how gross she must look. “Oh! Umm... Just a moment!” She slammed the door closed, the sound of bottles being quickly picked up could be heard followed by Berry hissing. “Up, up! You! Get up! You need to get out of here! Not that way! Back door! Back door!” The sound of a slamming door was quickly followed by the sound of somepony taking a hurried shower followed by a hair dryer. Suddenly Berry flung wide the door.
“Hi!” She said putting on her best smile. “It’s been a while since anypony new has come to town. Come in, come in.” She said stepping back and motioning Trixie forward.
Trixie slowly walked in, it seemed that the whole place had been cleaned, as the... unique... combination of smells had dissipated. “Trixie would like to request your services.”
“Oh!?” Berry closed the door, then quickly cantered up to Trixie. “I’m happy to help in any way I can. What do you need me to do?” She said giving Trixie the once over.
“Trixie wishes to hire you-”
“What?” Berry took a step back. “I’m not that type of girl!” Berry looked completely horrified.
Trixie looked at her quizzically. “You don’t charge for your services?”
“Definitely not! I realize some ponies spread nasty rumors about me, but that’s not who I am at all. I may be very open, but there’s a difference between that and... well... that.” Berry said her nose in the air.
Trixie took out Princess Celestia’s list and looked at it. “Your recommendation came from the Princess herself.”
Berry’s jaw hit the floor, “Th-the Princess? As in the Princess Princess!? As in the Princess who raises the sun and moon Princess!?? Ho-how would she know about me?”
Trixie looked up at Berry with a raised eyebrow. “Trixie would assume news of you expertise has reached her ears, that is if you haven’t helped her yourself.”
Berry’s face turned completely red, “I- I wouldn’t dream of such activity with the princess!” She looked around nervously. “I mean... maybe dream, but never put into actual practice.”
Trixie raised her eyebrow further. “You wouldn't serve drinks to the Princess?”
“I wouldn’t what now?”
“You wouldn’t serve drinks to the Princess?” Trixie's eyebrow was impossibly high now.
Berry's face got the strangest smile, and her head slightly twitched. “Oh... you were... you want me to serve drinks... of course...”
Trixie raised her other eyebrow even higher. “What did you think Trixie was ask-”
“Nothing! Never mind! Great day isn’t it? Hahahahahahahahahaha...” Berry quickly interrupted Trixie before taking a deep breath and returning to normal. “So, what kind of drinks would you want served?”
Trixie sat down on the ground, and bringing her hoof to her face for a moment of thought. “Well, what drinks do you have to offer Trixie?”
Berry’s eyes glowed. “Well...” She galloped over to a large cupboard she had and flinging it open revealed a collection of drinks that would make even the most seasoned Scotspony balk. “I can make: Gin & Tonic, Dry Manehatten, Pink Filly, Margarita, Rum and Coke, Appletini, Highball, Fog Cutter, Mimosa, Golden Dream, Creamsickle, Screwdriver, Bloody Luna, Sea Pony Brease, and much, much more.” Berry Punch couldn’t help but smile, it had been a long time since she had gone though a list of drinks like that.
Trixie just stared at the cupboard, after a minute she stood up and walked over to Berry, holding out a hoof. “You’re hired!”
***
Trixie was walking through town again, swaying a little. “Maybe Trixie *hic* should not have taken Berry Punch up on her offer to try some of her *hic* drinks. Well, at least Trixie knows the refreshments will be good.” Trixie brought the list to her face again, holding it closely she read rather slowly the next pony on the list. “Soarin................. *hic* ….........Preshow.... why would a *hic* Wonderbolt be in Ponyville?” Her focus so concentrated, she did not pay attention to the sky.
***
Today was a great day to have as a break, Soarin glided easily through the air. It was not often that Spitfire allowed him time off. He guessed it was because the summer sun celebration was tomorrow. “Might as well head on over to Ponyville. I wonder if they have any pies for a famous celebrity?” Soarin chucked quietly to himself, if Spitfire had heard him say that he would have gotten it.
Swooping down into town Soarin was distracted by that unmistakable smell of pie cooling on a windowsill, as he turned to face his one true love, he forgot how close he was to the ground. The Thwack! was heard all through Ponyville, followed by an ear splitting “Ahhh!” that was heard all the way in Cloudsdale.
Soarin was still confused as to what had happened, when he noticed a light blue mare was underneath him, scrambling quickly to his hooves he stood up. “Are... are you alright?”
The blue mare slowly got up and fixing Soarin with a piercing glare said. “The Great *hic* and Powerful Trixie does not approve *hic* of ponies crashing into *hic* her.” After a moment of heavy breathing though Trixie noticed who she was talking to. “You... you’re Soarin... from the *hic* Wonderbolts right?”
Soarin smiled. “Why, yes! Yes I am!” Soarin dared to hope that he was about to get out of trouble. He didn’t like abusing his status as a star, but being one did have its perks. And this mare was obviously very drunk, she probably would not even remember him soon.
Trixie smiled, true he had just crashed into her, but getting a Wonderbolt to be part of her show would only help her reputation, and while this was completely uncharacteristic of her, she was willing to swallow her pride for a moment, if only to help her show. “I was wondering,” Trixie said in the most alluring voice she could manage, “if you would be willing to help me.”
Soarin looked at her nervously, wait... this mare is drunk... she might ask for a rather bad favor. “Umm...” he swallowed, “Help how?”
Trixie batted her eyes. “I just want you to *hic* help me with my show I’m doing tonight.”
Soarin sighed in relief for a moment, then he realized what she was asking. “Tonight? Why tonight? Don’t you know the summer sun celebration is tonight?” Also this is my first day off in months.
Trixie laughed. “Yes, that’s why tonight is *hic* perfect, everypony who’s anypony will be here, and they’ll all be awe struck at my show. I’ll finally *hic* get my name up in lights!” Trixie waved her hoof through the air and said. “The Great and Powerful Trixie the Most Magical Unicorn in All of Equestria!” However she could not maintain her balance and crashed back to Equestria. “Well, it’s good that gravity's still working.”
Soarin frowned, he was torn. He really, really, reeeeeaaaallllly wanted to enjoy his time off, but he had crashed into this unicorn, and he understood her dream, to be admired. He remembered back when he was just dreaming of being a Wonderbolt. After a moment’s pause Soarin sighed. “Alright...” He said kicking a hoof, “I’ll do it.” He grinned back up at her sheepishly. “But I’ll want three pies in payment.”
***
Trixie could not believe her luck, these ponies were so willing to help her. To think she was getting the aid of a Wonderbolt. “Well, how could they not want to aid the Great and Powerful Trixie?” She laughed to herself again.
Trixie was feeling much better. “Why didn’t Trixie think of a sobriety spell sooner? Anyway, who is next on the list?” She brought the list back up to her nose and examined it. “Vinyl Scratch - Music. Hmm... I wonder where Trixie will find h-”
“Did somepony say my name?”
Trixie whirled around. “This one was even easier to find then the others.” But looking around she saw no pony. “Hello?” Trixie called out uncertainly.
“Hey!” Called back the voice, Trixie quickly realized it was coming from above her, looking up Trixie saw a white Unicorn with an electric blue striped mane and purple glasses looking down at her. “I was just looking out the window when I heard my name, quickly followed by my favorite thing. What can I do you for? Actually wait, let me let you in.” Vinyl quickly disappeared.
Trixie quickly walked over to the building Vinyl had been calling out from, above the door a sign read, ‘DJ P0N-3, Call For All Your Music Needs.’ Trixie quickly remarked to herself. “Mental note, come up with a cool stage name... actually scratch that... nothing can beat the Great and Powerful Trixie.”
Author's Note: Thanks for any and all support guys/gals. There should only be one more part before I finish up this episode. (Hah!!!!) Can you guess who the last member of the team will be? (Well you should because they're listen in the cast) One more note, Berry’s list of drinks comes from me, a man that knows nothing in the way of good alcohol, so if you’re sitting there thinking, “All those drinks suck!” Attribute that to my ignorance and believe me when I say Berry Punch knows her way around a good drink. Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you at the next chapter.
My Little Pony: Background Ponies are Magic By: AbsoluteXero
Episode one: Showing Off is Magic Pt 1C
Trixie was sitting in what under normal circumstances would considered a strange house, everything just screamed ‘MUSIC!’ Though being the house of the famous Vinyl Scratch anything else would have been strange. “Trixie did not know that this many records even existed in Equestria. And how can anyone justify making them all out of gold? That’s far too expensive.”
Vinyl trotted back in smiling. “Not all records are made like that kiddo, those are just the awards I’ve gotten.” Next to her head, two cups of coffee were floating. Setting them down she motioned for Trixie to have one then taking a sip from her own cup. “So, can I ask your name?”
Trixie continued to look at the white mare, even indoors she kept her glasses on.
“Umm... hello?” Vinyl said waving a hoof in front of Trixie.
“Hmm?” Trixie snapped back to Equestria. “Trixie apologies, Trixie was distracted momentarily. What were you saying to Trixie?”
Vinyl laughed. “Well that answers that question.” Taking another sip from her coffee, “So, why were you looking for me Trix?”
Trixie looked at Vinyl confused. “That is not Trixie’s name. Trixie’s name is Trixie.”
Vinyl set her now empty cup down and looked bemusedly at Trixie. “I know it is Trix, you can just think of it as a nickname, personally I think it’s better.”
Trixie looked down at the coffee she was holding and mumbled. “The Great and Powerful Trix just sounds stupid.”
Vinyl continued as though she had not heard that last remark. “Why were you looking for me?”
“Ahh, of course, Trix-”
Vinyl smiled. “Stop with the third pony already. I know who you are. It’s your name, don’t wear it out.”
Trixie stared slack jawed for a moment. “... I was looking for you because I need someone to do music for Tri- my show.” Her whole body convulsed slightly every time she said 'I.'
Vinyl looked at her. “Sure kid, when is it?”
“Tonight.”
Vinyl leaned back and whistled. “Never mind then.” Vinyl said getting on her hooves. “Sorry, but in case you didn’t know tonight’s the summer sun celebration, and I’m afraid my talents have already been reserved.”
Trixie could not believe her ears. “What!? First you mock Trixie by not calling Trixie, Trixie? And then you say no to Trixie!? How... how dare you.”
“Now calm down girl, I’m sure we can work something out.” Vinyl said putting a hoof on Trixie’s shoulder to try and calm her.
“Trixie will not, work something out!”Trixie shook off Vinyl’s hoof. “You were on the list by the princess, Trix-”
“What list by the princess?”
Trixie stared coldly at Vinyl. “The list of ponies who will be able to help me with my show.” Trixie held it out to show her. “See, your name is right there, ‘Vinyl Scratch- Music’.”
Vinyl quickly looked away from the list and smiled. “I’ll take your word for it. Alright then kid, I guess I can do your show.” Vinyl began to walk back taking her empty cup, and Trixie’s still full one with her to her kitchen.
“Really!?” Trixie’s eyes practically glowed.
“Yep.” Vinyl said returning empty-hoofed. “The princess was the one that reserved me, I assumed it was for the celebration, but if she’s suggesting that I help you, I can only guess she meant your show.” Vinyl smiled again. “So... what kind of music do you want?”
***
Trixie stumbled out of Vinyl’s house an hour later. “Trixie did not know there were so many different arrangements to the sound wub.” She put her hoof to her ear, bringing it down and looked at it. “No, not bleeding.” Continuing to walk she muttered to herself. “Well, if it’s what’s popular...”
As she made her way through the town this time she started to look around. She felt she could finally take a break, after all she had everything she needed for a good show, refreshments, a pre-show, and now... well... some would call it music she guessed. Just sitting there though Trixie felt at peace with Equestria until...
“Oh! Oh your great and powerfulness!!” Cried out Snips from across the street.
Trixie turned to see Snips approaching, along with lanky golden-brown unicorn. “Trixie guesses that is Snips’ pen-pal.”
Snips ran up next to Trixie. “Oh your great and powerfulness, I want to introduce you to my pen pal.”
Trixie tried to smile, but because of her headache it come out as more of a smirk. “Hello Snails.”
Snails gasped, and fell backwards. “She knows my name.”
Snips scampered over to him. “Isn’t she just the greatest.”
Trixie smiled slightly. “So Snails, how long have you two been pen pals?” She said gesturing to Snips.
Snail’s whole face brightened up. “Well...” His face started to fall. “Ehhh... it’s been... uhh...” He started to paw the ground with his hoof. “I forgot.”
Trixie blinked slowly. Then snorted and started to giggle. “Trixie can see why you make a good pen pal for Snips.”
Snips smiled up at Trixie, “Thanks your great and powerfulness!” Turning to Snails he said, “Isn’t Trixie the best?”
“Uh-huh!” Snails eagerly added vigorously nodding his head.
Trixie began to close her eyes again. “Well Snips, I know you still want to go have fun, Trixie is going to sit here and take a nap so-” Crash! Crunch! Thwack!
Trixie’s eyes snapped open, “What was that?” Trixie looked up, the light post next to her was dented, the trash can underneath was crushed, and lying next to that was a grey pegasus with a golden mane and a brown bag around her shoulders.
Trixie hurried over, gently prodding the pegasus with a hoof Trixie asked. “Are, are you alright?”
Suddenly the pegasus’ eyes shot open, a pure deep gold, they seemed to stare right into Trixie’s soul.
Trixie just stared into the pegasus’ eyes for another moment, she felt like she could stare forever when suddenly, one of the pegasus’ eyes decided to wander off. “Wha-!?” Trixie jumped back.
“Oh, don’t worry about him.” The grey pegasus said as she sprung up. “Ol’ ‘Righty’ is always looking to see what else is out there.” She smiled and held out a hoof. “I’m Ditzy Doo.”
Trixie slowly reached out and grabbed Ditzy’s hoof. “Trixie.”
“Trixie-” Ditzy started.
“That’s The Great and Powerful Trixie to you!” Snips interrupted with righteous indignation.
“Oh!” Ditzy’s left eye looked down at Snips, her right eye was currently very interested in the clouds. “Well, I’m sorry, I’d hate to offend you little man.” She smiled then turned back to Trixie. “Great,” She winked at Snips. “and Powerful Trixie, may I just call you Trixie?”
Trixie was very confused for a moment, “Huh? Oh, yes, that is fine. You may call Trixie just Trixie when she is not on stage.”
Ditzy Doo turned back to Snips. “Good enough for ya guy?”
Snips pawed the ground. “Well... if the Great and Powerful Trixie says it’s okay for you to call her just ‘Trixie’ then it’s okay.”
Ditzty smiled and held a hoof out. “Brohoof?”
Snips suddenly looked up, smiled then bumped his hoof with hers.
Ditzy slowly stood back up saying. “Trixie... it’s funny, I feel like I’ve heard that name before...” Ditzy put a hoof to her chin and lightly tapped it. Her left eye went up as she was thinking, her right decided it was time to examine the rocks. Suddenly she gasped. “Oh! I know! I have a letter for you!” She dove a hoof into her bag, and after rummaging around promptly pulled out an envelope with a seal that was clearly that of Princess Celestia.
“A letter? From the Princess?” Trixie glanced at Snips. “Why didn’t she send it the usual way?”
“Dunno!” Ditzy smiled. He left eye still looking at Trixie, her right was now examining Snips. “Here you go though.” She said hoofing it over. “Would you like a muffin with it?”
“Thank- what?” Trixie asked confused.
Ditzy reached into another pocket of her bag and pulled out a muffin. “Muffin, it’s like a cupcake but better. And whenever I eat one I’m happy, so I offer them to people, because I want everypony to be happy.” She held out the muffin to Trixie with an encouraging smile.
“Umm... Trixie thanks you, but Trixie is not fond of muffins.”
“Gasp! Not fond of muffins!? Blasphemy!” Ditzy exclaimed, holding the muffin close she began to stroke it gently. “It’s okay Muffin, she knows not of what she speaks.”
“Umm.. heh... right, well, Trixie will just read her letter now.” Trixie quickly opened the letter and began to read.
“My Dear Student Trixie,
I realized shortly after sending you that list that there was one other pony that would help. You need to get the word for your show out do you not? I have sent you Equestria’s finest Mail Mare. She will be able to get the word out faster than you would think possible. Don’t be bothered by her eyes.
Oh and if she offers you a muffin, for the love of me take it.
Princess Celestia
P.S. Make sure you eat the muffin!”
Trixie looked down at the note curiously. “Why would it matter if Trixie ate a muffin?” Looking back up at Ditzy, Trixie immediately understood why, Ditzy was slowly rocking back and forth on the ground cradling the muffin.
“I don’t blame you.” Ditzy said quietly to the muffin. “We’ll get through this together.”
“Umm...” Trixie looked down at the letter, then back at Ditzy. “Trixie has changed her mind, she... umm... feels that she would be a foal to refuse such a delicious looking muffin. May Trixie ask for the muffin now?”
Ditzy was back up in a flash, a smile on her face, and muffin outstretched. “I wouldn’t dream of refusing a pony a muffin!”
Both of Ditzy’s eyes stared at Trixie as she reached for the muffin. While Trixie had found them to be interesting, possibly alluring, now Trixie could not help but feel intimidated. Slowly she brought the muffin to her lips. Biting down, she could feel the texture against her lips, she was expecting a bland boring flavor, what she did not expect was... this. “What, what kind of muffin is this?” Trixie asked quickly finishing the muffin not leaving a single crumb.
“A ‘Ditzy Muffin,’ my own special recipe! Do you like it?” Ditzy asked a smile on her face.
“Yes.” Trixie quickly said, her tongue exploring her mouth for any missed crumbs.
Snips suddenly stared to bounce up and down. “Can we have Ditzy Muffins too?” He pointed to Snails as well as himself.
Snails smiled. “Ehh... yeah!” Then started to nodded vigorously.
“Well of course!” Ditzy said pulling out two more muffins and giving them to Snips and Snails. Both of whom promptly scampered off to enjoy their muffins in secret.
Her left eye watching them go, the right had returned to the ground.“Well, I have other letters to deliver. I’ll see you around Trixie!” She began to turn to take to the skies.
“Wait!” Trixie cried out, Ditzy turned back around, her right eye didn’t. “Would... would you be willing to help Trixie with her show tonight?”
Ditzy’s left eye lit up, her right eye snapped over to look at Trixie. “A show! You want me to help!? How?”
“Well... Trixie needs people to know of her show, and tonight will need an assistant on stage.” Trixie smiled. “Would you be willing to do both for Trixie?”
“Would I!?” Ditzy exclaimed. Soaring off into the air Ditzy danced around, finally landing back on the ground Ditzy quickly said. “When, Where, What should I wear, and how many muffins should I bring?”
Author’s Note: Well, so much for this being the end of the first episode (Heh...). Next chapter I promise! (A promise I kept!) Next Chapter: Trixie’s Jaw dropping show (Oooh!), and the Summer Sun celebration (Ahhh!), because nothing bad is going to happen..... right (Ummmm...)? Thank you for reading.
My Little Pony: Background Ponies are Magic By: AbsoluteXero
Episode one: Showing Off is Magic Pt 1D
Trixie was trotting on air, everything was going her way today, and it was only the early afternoon. “Soon Trixie will be doing her show.” She continued to smile once again lost in memories.
***
“How dare you claim that I am not Great and Powerful!” Trixie yelled out at the crowd.
They all began to murmur.
“Come forward and show yourself!” Trixie cried out.
“I’d rather not.” Replied the first voice now sounding slightly embarrassed. “I’m not good in front of crowds.”
***
Trixie shook her head. “Why would Trixie smile at that memory?” Trixie sighed. “It is amazing how one thought can ruin your whole day.”
Continuing down the main road of Ponyville Trixie could see her posters had made quite the appearance. “That Ditzy certainly did a good job for Trixie. Trixie’s posters are up everywhere.” Trixie smiled to her self. Slowly though she began to yawn. “Ahhh-awww.... Trixie guesses Trixie is tired. Trixie will go and have a nap before her show.”
Trixie turned off the main road and started to head towards her cart. “At least Trixie has a great show lined up. Advertising, pre-show, music, refreshments and an assistant.”
As Trixie rounded the last bend to her cart she found a blue box blocking her way, “This wasn’t here earlier. Wait... this was with that Brown Colt before.” She tapped the blue box with a hoof, it seemed solid enough. Walking around the box Trixie saw a note.
“Trixie,
You’ll be late, just come in when you arrive, I won’t hear you over the music.
-The Doctor”
Trixie stared at the note. “So his name in The Doctor. What a strange name.” Trixie looked up at the door to the box and read the other sign on it. “Police Telephone... Free for use to public... Advice... carts... Pull to open.” Nodding Trixie reached out to the door handle with magic and gave it a swift pull. The door didn’t budge.
***
It had been fifteen minuets, fifteen exhausting minutes in which Trixie had pulled on that door with all her might. Finally falling to the ground from exhaustion Trixie glanced up at the door. “Why do you not open! Your sign says pull to open! That is what Trixie is doing! What else must Trixie do to open these doors?” Still panting Trixie picked up the note ‘The Doctor’ had left again and read it over to make sure she had not missed anything. She then flipped the note over where it read. “P.S. You need to push on the door.”
***
Inside the TARDIS The Doctor was leading another rousing party, or at least he wished it was, all the guests were relatively subdued though as they waited for the guest of honor. Looking around The Doctor sighed. “If she doesn’t show up soon I’ll need to go get-” ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHAAGGGGHHHHHHHRARARGHHHHHHH!!!!!!
The Doctor jumped right out of his skin, “What was that!?” He exclaimed and ran out of the room everypony was in to the main TARDIS control room no sound that loud could have come from the outside, stroking the console gently. “What’s wrong girl?”
“What’s wrong girl!?”
The Doctor jumped again. “What!? You can talk!? You’ve never talked before!” He stared to walk around the console. “How long have you been able to do this?”
“Trixie has been able to talk for as long as Trixe can remember.”
Suddenly realizing the voice was not coming from the TARDIS controls The Doctor slowly turned around to face a Trixie that was not looking to great at the moment, her mane looked frayed and dirty, and her coat was damp with sweat. “Umm... hello. Glad you could make it.” The Doctor waved shyly with a hoof.
Trixie began to stomp forward. “A very amusing note Doctor, you rig up a trick door, and then have Trixie exhaust herself when trying to get in.”
The Doctor looked at her rather confused. “Note? What note?”
Trixie held out the note to The Doctor, he gave it a quick look over then flipped it over a smile cracking his face. Looking up though it quickly vanished as Trixie looked like she was seriously contemplating murder. The Doctor laughed weakly. “Oh, this note... I’m... I’m sure I had a good reason to write the most crucial piece of information on the back.” He put his hoof on her shoulder. “But now that your here why don’t I take you to where everypony else is? They’re all waiting for you.”
Trixie shook off the Doctor’s hoof. “Trixie will most certainly not go into this tiny blue box, Trixie does not even understand how we are both.... fitting......in.........it.” Trixie had started off that sentence with all the anger she could muster, but now that her rage was cooling down she was starting to take notice of her surroundings, and how much bigger they were in comparison to how they should have been. “GASP! Wha-What!? It-” Trixie spun around trying to look at everything. “It’s bigger on the inside!”
The Doctor smiled. “I love it when peop... ponies say tha-” He was suddenly tackled by Trixie.
“Trixie demands you tell her what unicorn cast this spell! Trixie must learn it! Do you know how useful this could be for Trixie?” Trixie got off The Doctor and started gesturing to items that were not there. “Trixie’s cart could be a mansion- no! Castle! A castle to put Canterlot to shame! It would be able to hold everything Trixie would ever need!”
The Doctor slowly trotted up behind Trixie. “Trixie, it’s not a spell.”
Trixie snapped out of her dream. “What? How is this not a spell?”
The Doctor pulled a pair of glasses seemingly from nowhere and sat on his haunches. He then gestured for Trixie to do the same, she obliged. He then began. “This ‘Tiny Blue Box’ as you called it is called a ‘TARDIS,’ that stands for Time And Relative Dimension In Space.”
Trixie just stared forward.
“Now, I’m not actually a normal pony you might say, I’m a Time Lor- Pony. Time Ponies developed amazing technology to travel through time, the TARDIS, another thing we figured out was how to make things bigger on the inside.” Through out this whole lecture the Doctor had been moving his hooves around pantomiming objects, at this conclusion he reached up and took off his glasses. “Does that make sense?”
Trixie continued to stare forward for a moment, suddenly she shook her head. “What?”
The Doctor almost laughed. “Heh.... Don’t worry about it,” He stood up again and put his glasses away. “Shall we head into the party now, the whole town is ready to see you.”
“Very well, Trixie will grace them with her presence.” Leading the way, The Doctor led Trixie into the next room, full of ponies that were more than happy to say hello to Ponyville’s newest guest.
***
The Doctor finally closed the doors to the TARDIS as the last pony left, a very drunk Berry Punch being supported by a rather concerned, and quite possibly angry, Trixie. “You will still be able to provide drinks for Trixie’s show right?”
“Don’t worry abouth thhat kid. Ol’ Berry has you covered.... I’ve been drunker.” Berry slurred. Trixie looked rather skeptical of how this was supposed to comfort her as she continued to support the mare down the road.
The Doctor sighed and slowly made his way back to the TARDIS controls, “Okay... now how do I prevent 1000 years of night?”
***
It was evening, and Trixie was ready for her show. She had brought hercart right to the center of town right in front of the Summer Sun celebration platform. Celestia had set everything up. Trixie even had three pegasus guards to function as bouncers.
Trixie was looking around her stage at the crowd, they all seemed to be enjoying themselves, Vinyl was entertaining them with music, while Berry kept the drinks coming. How Berry could function with a B.A.C. of 1.9 was beyond Trixie, but Trixie was just glad that she was helping. Soarin’ was sailing through the air in sync with the Vinyl’s ‘music’, there were lots of “ooohs,” and “aaaahs” coming from the audience as he did some of his tricks, Trixie did have to admit that even she was impressed. And Ditzy... well, she was back stage getting ready.
***
“Come on Righty! Just tonight! Just for me?” Ditzy was staring at her right eye in the mirror with her left and begging. Her right eye continued to just wander around the room. “Please? You know I never ask you for anything.” She raised her hooves pleading.
‘Righty’ looked over into Ditzy’s left eye in the mirror, then slowly looked back and forth.
Ditzy slammed her hooves on the counter, “Oh come on!”
‘Righty’ closed, she could feel it looking up as though it could had a nose to look down with.
Ditzy put her hooves together pleading again, “Please? If you do this for me I won’t ask you for anything for a whole week! A whole week!”
The right eye stayed closed.
Ditzy started to look sad, “I guess I’ll have to use the blind fold...”
Suddenly ‘Righty’ shot open in a panic and began to shake back and forth vehemently.
Ditzy’s left eye looked to her right, “Do you promise to behave then?”
The right eye ‘nodded.’
“Alright then.” Ditzy smiled and clopped her hooves together. “Now to finish getting ready!”
***
Trixie was pacing back stage. “Where is that mare? It’s almost show time! Trixie does not want to keep her adoring public waiting.” Trixie put her hooves up to her hat to straighten it again; looking on her back she smiled as she saw her cape. "Finally I’m living up to your legacy Father..." Now was not the time to get stuck thinking of the past! All that mattered is now she had on her hat and cape on again, and was a proper performer again... or at least she would be if Ditzy ever showed up!
Trixie was starting to get very nervous when Ditzy’s voice rang out. “Hey! Sorry I was late!” Ditzy cantered up, she knocked herself on the head with her hoof lightly. “I was getting a bit of grief from ‘Righty.’” Her right eye rolled at this statement. “Hey! Watch it you!” She pointed a hoof threateningly at herself.
Trixie smiled nervously. “Are you going to be alright during Trixie’s show?” Trixie put a hoof on Ditzy’s shoulder. “If you can’t handle it-”
“No no! I’ll be fine!” Ditzy interrupted, then pointing to her right eye added “We have an agreement.”
***
Outside Berry Punch was still incredibly intoxicated leaning on a forehoof she mumbled to herself. “Itsssh a good thhhhing I know how to carry mysssshelf.” She looked over at the stage and saw Trixie giving the cut off signal, looking around she yelled out loud. “Alhhright you ponies! Last call!”
***
Soarin’ was sitting on a bench panting, he had just done some of his most impressive tricks just as Trixie had asked. He took out a pack of ice and began applying it to his wings. “Ahh... that hits the spot.” He could feel the soreness in his joints. “I won’t be flying fast for a few days.”
***
Wub Wub Wub! Wub Wub! Wub Wub Wub! Wub!~
It was a good night in Vinyl’s opinion.
Wub Wub! Wub! Wub Wub Wub Wub! Wub!~
Vinyl suddenly got a tap on her shoulder. “Umm, excuse me Miss DJ P0N-3...” Snips nervously stood behind her.
“What is it little guy?” Vinyl turned around to face Snips, smiling as always.
“Umm... the Great and Powerful Trixie would like to let you know that the show will soon be starting. So you should... umm.... what was the rest...” Snips began to rub his head as though all this thinking was making his head hurt.
“Does she want me to wrap up this song?” Vinyl offered.
“Oh yeah that’s right!” Snips nodded his head vigorously.
“Alright, I’ll get right on it, you head on back.” Vinyl turned back to her turn table.
Wub! Wub Wub! Wub!
Well, all good things must come to an end.
***
The Doctor was sitting calmly in the audience for Trixie’s show. “Two hours, fifteen minutes, 13 seconds until dawn.”
***
“Come one! Come all! Come and witness the amazing magic of the Great and Powerful Trixie!” Suddenly there was a great explosion on the stage, many of the ponies in the audience gasped. When the smoke cleared Trixie was standing the center of the stage. On her right Ditzy stood, both her eyes staring forward, even more ponies gasped at this.
Trixie smiled, wait a moment for dramatic effect and then... “Watch in awe as the Great and Powerful Trixie performs-”
“Did ya’ do that ta’ Derpy’s eyes!?” A pony cried out from the audience.
“What?” Trixie was caught completely off guard by this outburst, she turned to Ditzy, then back to the audience. “What do you mean?”
A small filly, still a blank flank bobbed up to the front of the crowd. “I was askin’ if you did that ta’ Derpy’s eyes? They’re usually all, ya know.” At this the little filly made a wall eyed face and stuck her tongue out. But now they’re all.” She mad a normal face. “Did ya’ do that?”
Trixie just stared for a moment, unsure how to field the question. “Uhh...”
Slowly Ditzy walked forward. “Yep, that’s right Apple Bloom, Trixie here helped me, now you go ahead and sit on down, don’t you want to see the rest of the show?” Apple Bloom smiled, seemingly satisfied with this answer, scampered back into the crowd.
Trixie stood for another moment, then realizing all eyes were still on her she gasped, “Oh! Watch in awe!” She slammed her hooves down and began her routine.
***
“Thank you! Thank you!” Trixie bowed as she exited the stage. Behind her Ditzy was flying through the air giving away all the excess Ditzy Muffins Trixie had just conjured. Trixie yawed, it had been a long night, a three hour long show, the audience had kept demanding another encore. As much as Trixie enjoyed performing, doing that much magic was tough.
Ditzy flew up behind Trixie. “That! Was! AWESOME!!” Ditzy punched into the air with a forehoof. “You have to let me be part of the show again!”
Trixie smiled tiredly. “Of course, you did just as much as Trixie.” She yawed again. “But Trixie is rather tired now, Trixie thinks she will go take a nap.”
“Oh, no time for that dear.” A voice Trixie remembered chimed out. She looked up and saw The Doctor standing in front of her.
“Doctor... Trixie is exhausted, and so Trixie will got to bed now.” Trixie tried to push past the stallion.
“Oh! Now we can’t have that! The sun’s about to rise. You wouldn’t want to miss that now would you?” The Doctor said far too cheerily for Trixie’s tastes. However, Trixie did have to admit he had a point, the Summer Sun celebration was only once a year.
“Alright. Trixie will come with you Doctor.” Trixie said.
Ditzy followed along behind. “Doctor? Doctor who?”
***
Sitting in the audience Trixie could see that the whole population of Ponyville was still gathered. Several guards had quickly gotten Trixie’s stage out of the square and now the whole area was ready for Princess Celestia to show up and raise the sun. Trixie’s eyes slowly began to droop.
“Oy! Stay awake you.” The Doctor nudged Trixie, smiling he said, “Only another three minutes and five seconds.”
“Yeah!” Ditzy smiled her left eye turning to Trixie, her right staring firmly at the stage, “Do you want a caffeine muffin to help you wake up? I made then so I could get started in the morning.”
“No, Trixie is alright. Trixie feels that if she had a caffeine muffin then she would be up all night.” Trixie gently replied.
Ditzy’s eyes slowly began to water.
“Not that Trixie doesn’t like muffins!” She suddenly exclaimed, “Trixie just feels she would not be able to appreciate this one to the fullest, and so would like Ditzy to save it for later.”
Ditzy smiled. “Oh! Okay then.”
***
Mayor Mare walked out on to the balcony. Alright, this was it. Years of lobbying for the Princess to come to Ponyville, and now it was time. “Don’t worry about the speech, you know it.” She muttered to herself. She took a deep breath in, a deep breath out. This was going to do wonders for the town, visitors would come, and with them bits, and with bits... It was great that the Princess was here. Alright. Okay. Alright. Another deep breath in. “Fillies and Gentlecolts. As mayor of Ponyville it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of The Summer Sun Celebration!” All the ponies cheered at this, Mayor Mare smiled, so far so good. Alright just a little more. “In just a few moments our town will witness the magic of the sunrise and celebrate this, the longest day of the year. And now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony that gives us the sun and the moon every day, the good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria, Princess Celestia!*” With that the curtains parted, and there was no Princess.
***
Panic was setting in, and Trixie had no idea why. Some pony yelling had just startled her out of a dream. She had been performing a magic trick, everyone had been really impressed... except her... that was when the screaming started and Trixie woke up with a start. “Wha- what’s going on?”
“Oh, nothing much, the Princess is just missing.” The Doctor said rather passively.
Trixie looked around up to the balcony where the princess should have been. “What? What do you mean the Princess is missing? Princess Celestia?”
The Doctor smiled wryly. “Oh yes. Though it’s a safe bet that the other princess is here.”
Trixie grabbed The Doctor and pulled his face to her, “What do you mean Doctor? Explain yourself to Trixie!” The Doctor simply raised a hoof to the balcony where Princess Celestia should have appeared. Trixie looked over and saw a deep purple mist forming at the balcony. “What is that?”
The Doctor shook off Trixie’s hooves and looked at her quizzically. “Didn’t you do any research into this? Nightmare Moon? One-thousand years? Any of this ringing any bells?”
Trixie turned back to The Doctor furious. “Nightmare Moon is an old mares tale!”
“I’m fairly certain I’m not.” A calm, smooth, powerful voice came from high above. Trixie turned around and her heart dropped; before her, standing where her teacher should have, was Nightmare Moon. Nightmare Moon just laughed at the look of horror on Trixie’s face. “Though I shouldn’t be surprised that no pony remembers me.” She looked around at the rest of the ponies, “My dear sister sent me away for a thousand years after all.”
“Hey!” suddenly Ditzy shot up in front of Nightmare, “What did you do with the Princess!? Also, would you like a muffin?” Ditzy held a muffin out in front of her he face having gone from rage to gentle.
Nightmare Moon was completely caught off guard by that, she had expected terror, some resistance. The first complaint made sense, but the second... a muffin?
Ditzy’s left eye was staring right into Nightmare’s eyes. ‘Righty’ through was busy trying to count the stars in the sky.
Nightmare Moon took a step back and held a foreleg defensively in front of herself, “Umm... perhaps later little pony.”
“Oh! Okay then. I’m gonna hold you to that.” Ditzy immediately dropped back down into the crowd.
Nightmare Moon could not help but feel she had just missed something, looking around though she remembered what was going on, how she had planned this for a thousand years, and how she was not going to let anything distract her, not even muffins... though that muffin had smelt good... maybe she should call the pony back... no! She cleared her throat. “Citizens of my new empire, thank you for welcoming me so well.” She smiled cruelly at this, “As a gift, you all get to be the first to learn that yesterday was the last sunrise anypony will ever see! From this moment forth the night shall last forever!” With that she started to laugh maniacally her magical essence filling the room. To accompany her laughing everypony but six was screaming.
Author’s Note: Well, here we are at the end of the first episode. I really hope nothing bad happens. As always, thank you for reading and/or any support and critiques, I try and listen to everything. See you all in the next chapter.
*Mayor Mare’s speech stolen unashamedly from Friendship is Magic Pt1
Smile smile smile~ All I want do is see you smile, yes I do~. Ohh, this is a nice song. I like this, I’ll need to remember it.
“Time to roll the rock in the east field to the west! Come on, they won’t grow on their own you know Pinkamina!” Jebediah Pie called up to his daugher.
Pinkamina Diane Pie rolled over in bed, what had that dream been? Buck, it was all gone now. Something about.... miles? No that was wrong. Pinkamina got up and walked over to the mirror that was hanging in her room. Mane straight as usual, coat still a dark pink. “Alright, well lets get this over with.” She turned to head downstairs to another day of work.
Was life hard on the rock farm? Yes. Did she occasionally feel she was missing something? Yes, like a cutie-mark.
Pinkamina was nudging rocks when she glanced at her flank. She was the oldest blank flank she knew. “Sigh...” She nudged the rock again and it rolled a bit further. “Only 2,364 more until they’re all rolled for today.”
Why did she stay on the farm? Both of her sisters had left. Father did need the help. It’s not like Mother was around to help any more. That must be it, she stayed on the farm for him. Well, and to keep her away.
Pinkamina wandered back home. It was late, the sun was setting. Tomorrow would be another early morning. “I’m back Father. All the rocks have been rolled for another day.”
Sitting down by the fireplace, Jebediah looked up at herm “Thank you Pinkamina, you know I would help but...”
“I understand father, after that cave in... well the doctors said it was unlikely you’d be able to walk at all.” She sat down next to him and nuzzled him gently. “Besides, you don’t have to work to show me that you care.”
Jebediah smiled weakly.
What was that song? It had felt so... so true.
Pinkamina went up to her room again. “Good night Father, I’ll see you in the morning.”
“Good night Pinkamina.”
Time for another short night before another day of work.
When I was a little filly and the sun was going do~owowown... okay. I’m going to remember this one.
It was late, or was it early. Pinkamina opened her eyes, it was still dark out. “What in the name of Celestia is going on?” She got out of bed an ran over to the window. “No, it can’t still be night. I can’t get up at night... she starts to whisper to me...” Pinkamina dropped down onto her flank and scooted up against her bed her forehooves over her head.
Hey there Kid, so, is it still just the old man?
You shut up, When I... um... was a little Philly Cheese Steak? No...
Calm down, I’m not here to cause any trouble, he’s my dad to after all.
Father has nothing to do with you!
Whatever you say kid... whatever you say. So... I don't think dawn will be anytime soon judging by the sky, why don’t we just have a little chat until then.
Soarin could not believe his eyes; he was just too shocked to yell. It was like a nightmare was unfolding before his eyes.
Nightmare Moon continued to laugh. Mayor mare cried out in terror. “Somepony, seize her! She’s the only pony who knows where the princess is!” At her words a few guard pegusi flew up at Nightmare Moon.
Turning to face them Nightmare Moon smiled evilly. “Foals!” Suddenly lighting came down upon the guards and they all fell to the ground. Turning back to the crowd of ponies Nightmare Moon laughed once more before turning into her vaporous state and flying out the door.
“No!” Soarin shot up towards Nightmare Moon, true he was just an entertainer, but he was a fast flier, and somepony needed to keep up with Nightmare Moon, he could not just let her get away. He started to dash after her, when his wing abruptly seized up and he crashed to the ground. “Buck it!” He lied on the ground for a moment realizing his muscles were still shot. This was no time to be in pain though, he would pay the price later, but now he needed to fly. Overpowering his pain he got weakly into the air, he knew he could no longer hope to follow her, but at least he could see where she went. As he watched he saw her mist disappearing into the Everfree forest.
Panting heavily now Soarin started to head back to the ground, as he did so he noticed Trixie hurring towards her cart, dragging a brown earth stallion behind her. “Where are they off to?”
***
Getting inside her cart Trixie brought The Doctor’s face right up next to hers. “Now you will tell Trixie how you knew this was going to happen Doctor. Trixie will not accept any lies, and Trixie will know if you are lying.” She tapped her horn with her hoof at this and it began to glow softly.
“Well... I just have good luck guessing?” At this Trixie’s horn glowed deep red.
“Wrong, try again Doctor.” Trixie looked very irritated.
“Umm...” The Doctor shifted his glance nervously, how was he going to get out of this one? How would Pinkie have gotten out of this? “Well...”
But before he could answer the door to Trixie’s cart was burst open by Ditzy. “Here I come to save the day!” Looking down at Trixie holding the Doctor so close Ditzy blushed. “Or I could come back later...”
Before she could go anyway however, Soarin limped in followed by Vinyl supporting a still very drunk Berry. Walking right up to Trixie, Soarin pointed a hoof. “Do you have any idea what’s going on?”
Trixie quickly let go of The Doctor, dusted herself off, then stared right back at Soarin. “No.”
“Welp... thathhhs good enough for me.” Berry fell to the ground completely out.
The Doctor shook his head as he picked himself up off the floor. “Yes she does, she just doesn’t realize it because she’s being thick.”
“Hey!” Trixie exclaimed turning to the Doctor. “How could I have known anything!?”
As though expecting this question the Doctor was holding out a book. “I’m sure you’re familiar with the story of the mare in the moon.”
Trixie’s jaw dropped. “That old Mare’s tale!? You’re just like Cele... buck.” Trixie grabbed the book and began to flip through the pages finally getting to the section she needed she read briefly. “Perfect. This is just what Trixie wanted to see...” She slammed her hooves to her face.
The Doctor smiled sardonically. “One thousand years just flies by, doesn’t it?”
Vinyal abruptly spoke up. “If you two would like to share with the rest of us, that’d be great.”
The Doctor turned over to Vinyl his smile dropping. “I think Trixie would be the better one to give a description.”
Trixie looked down, this was not fair. “How could the Princess have expected Trixie to put together that the Mare in the Moon was Nightmare Moon?” Trixie began to sniff trying to suppress her tears.
“Oh no you don’t.” Ditzy swooped in on Trixie and grabbed her in for a hug. “It’ll be okay, we’ll help.” Ditzy then turned around on the group, both eyes staring at everyone. “Won’t we?” She then nodded very conspicuously.
“Oh yes. Quite.”
“Sure, why not?”
“Yeah, alright.”
“Yeeessshhhhhh.”
“Good.” Ditzy nodded her expression softening, she took flight once again. “But right now we need to figure out what to do. Does that book have anything useful to say?”
Trixie rubbed her eyes and smiled softly. “It mentions these mystical artifacts called The Elements of Harmony.”
“Oh, well then this book should be helpful.” The Doctor was standing nearby with another book.
Trixie turned to the doctor confused then reached over to grab it. “The Elements of Harmony: A Reference Guide. Where did you find this?”
“The old Library. Under ‘E.’” The Doctor smiled.
“But... how did you know to get it?” Trixie was thoroughly confused. This stallion was acting like he knew exactly what would happen.
“Doctor-sense.”
“Doctor-sense?”
“Doctor-sense.”
“...Doctor-sense...”
Trixie just stared at the Doctor with dead eyes. Did he actually think that was a satisfactory answer? “Argh! Trixie does not have time for this!” Trixie quickly turned back to the book and flipped through it. “There are six elements of harmony, but only five are known: Kindness, Laughter, Generosity, Honesty, and Loyalty. The sixth is a complete mystery. Perfect. How are we supposed to find the sixth?” Trixie sighed, then went back to the book. “It is said, the last known location of the five Elements was in the ancient castle of the Royal Pony Sisters. It is located in what is now... fun...”
***
“Alright, so let me get this straight, while I was sobering up the princess was kidnapped, a seemingly all powerful replacement stepped in threatening ponykind with eternal night, and we all decided to go to the Everfree Forest to get some magical artifacts we’re not even sure exist to try and fight her off?”
“Yep. This is why you shouldn’t drink so much BP.”
“Vinyl you need to stop imposing nicknames on ponies, not everypony appreciates them.”
“Trixie certainly didn’t.”
As this debate was raging on the six ponies were wandering deeper into Everfree. As the ponies approached a cliff the debate reached fever pitch.
“I will not apologize for art!”
“Giving ponies stupid names is not art, it’s just aggravating!”
“You’re more fun when you’re drunk.”
Berry rounded on Vinyl. “That is it, you’re going down!” Berry was about to charge when the ground abruptly gave way. “What the buck!?”
Everypony was falling, except the pegausi. Trixie looked up to the sky as she fell, a strange purple mist was drifting off. “Nightmare...” Her anger was quickly replaced by panic though as she realized she was falling to what was quite possibly her death.
Vinyl was falling fast. “Not good, not good, not good.”
The Doctor was sliding down, but seemed way too calm. “5... 4... 3...”
Berry was the luckiest of the sliders. Next to her were some roots which she bit in all haste. “Mthh mthwh hweh hew thhhhps.” (Well, suppose it could be worse.)
Soarin was watching the situation in panic. “Come on Ditzy, we need to get them!” Both dived down.
Sorain quickly grabbed the Doctor. As he grabbed him the Docotor exclaimed happily. “0! Perfect timing.”
Ditzy first started heading to Trixie but quickly noticed Vinyl was about to fall completely off. Quickly veering over Ditzy swooped down. “I’ve gotcha!”
Vinly looked up. “Thanks, I was so lost.”
Ditzy smiled. “Well, that’s why I saved you!”
Trixie oh the other hoof, was in full on panic as half her body was now dangling off the cliff. “Trixie does not want to die!” She could feel her hooves slipping.
Berry glanced down. Look, a pretty blue unicorn. Look, a pretty blue unicorn about to fall to her death.
...Wait a minute...
Berry let go of her roots and bounded down, “I’m coming!”
Trixie looked up to see Berry hurtling towards her. “Trixie thanks you for saving her!”
Berry pressed her hooves over Trixie to hold her in place. “Don’t worry. I never let a pretty mare get away.”
“You what?”
“A good friend. I never let a good friend get away.” Smooooooth Berry. Real smooth. “Alright, I’m gonna pull you up now.”
“Yes please. Pull Trixie up!” Trixie squeaked in panic.
“Alright.” Berry pulled. “Any moment now.” She pulled again. “Okay, here we go.” Berry attempted one last tug. “Buck.” Okay, time to rethink this strategy. Berry then noticed something behind Trixie. “Do you trust me?”
“What?” Trixie did not like the pulling had stopped.
“I need you to trust me and let go.” Berry nodded encouragingly.
“WHAT!!??” Trixie’s voice cracked. “NO! Never!”
“Alright, well if I can’t just convince you.” Berry let go of one of Trixie’s hooves to reach behind her her hoof returned with a flask. “Open up.”
“Wha-!?” Trixie was about to ask, but as soon as she had Berry stuffed the end of the flask into Trixie’s mouth. Trixie swallowed a bit of the burning liquid before gagging. Spluttering she spit the flask out of her mouth. “What was... th..... th....” Trixie’s head fell, she had passed out.
“A drink no pony can handle...well...almost no pony.” She called out to Soarin and Ditzy who were hovering below. “She’s coming down, catch her you two.” Then she let go of Trixie’s hooves.
***
Trixie drifted into consciousness several minutes later. “But I don’t want to go to school... I want to see Daddy.” At these words a chorus of laughter erupted which startled Trixie into full consciousness, along with the memory of what Berry had done. Opening her eyes she saw Berry and pounced. “What in the name of Celestia were you thinking!? What if Trixie had died!?”
“Woah! Calm down there Trix.” Vinyl called out levitating Trixie off of Berry still trying to suppress a laugh.
Berry coughed and dusted herself off. “Soarin and Ditzy were right beneath you. You wouldn’t let go willingly, so I had to improvise.” She shrugged like drugging a pony was a completely standard course of action.
As Trixie’s hooves touched the ground she looked like she was still ready to murder somepony, but after a moment of deep breathing she calmed down. “Very well, we need to continue on anyway. The castle should be up ahead.”
ARRRRRRGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!
“What was that!?” Trixie turned to look down the path she had just pointed. “Oh no...”
Standing before them was a Ursa Minor, and it did not look happy.
“Oh my...” Soarin took a step back, he had heard that creatures like this existed in the Everfree Forest, but he had hoped he would not see any. “This is not good.”
Berry stared right at the beast. “Buck. Bukity buck buck buck. Buck.”
Vinly looked around her ever-present smile flickering a little. “Umm... hey... guys.... what are we gonna do?”
The Doctor looked around. Okay, who’s going to take care of this? I get the scary trees next, this is someone... somepony else’s job.
Ditzy meanwhile was busy looking around on the ground. “Did anyone see a muffin around anywhere? I think it fell out of my bag earlier.”
Trixie rounded on Ditzy. “Forget about your muffins for a moment, we are about to die! Trixie is about to die! Trixie does not want to die! Is a muffin more important than your life?”
Ditzy turned to look at Trixie, tears forming in her left eye, her right eye looked at her angrily for a moment before glancing up. "Is there a difference?" A moment later her left eye followed her right, her tears disappearing. “Oh! There it is!”
“There what is?” Trixie turned around confused before noticing a muffin falling. A very, very large muffin, and it was about to fall right on top of the Ursa. “How did that get up there, and how did you even fit that in your bag?” Trixie could not take her eyes away from the spectacle that was about to occur.
The Ursa slowly approached the ponies. It held it’s mouth open, everypony could see the saliva dripping from its mouth. It slowly licked its chops and grinned evily. Leaning back on its haunches the Ursa was about to pounce when... THUD!
A giant muffin landed right in front of him.
“Oh come on! You have got to be kidding Trixie! That was aiming right for his head!”
Author’s Note: Oh my readers, I missed you. How long has it been? Way too long. Sorry for abandoning you all for so long! Anyway, here we are, the first instalment of the second episode; I hope you all enjoy! As always, comments and critiques are appreciated.
Extra note: Because I know some people are worried about this, I want to just lay a few fears to rest. The intermissions with the original Mane 6 are purely extra. They will have roles to play as characters, but they will not become main characters by any stretch of the imagination. The intermissions themselves were actually created as a bit of a bonus to make up for abandoning you all for so long. And because someone else voiced this fear, the story is still going to be happy and silly. So don’t worry, this is not going to turn into some grim-dark crazy thing.