Post by Rarity on Mar 12, 2012 3:05:51 GMT -5
"GAAHH" Is the sound that comes from outside- a shrill, raspy shriek that's followed by a pony crashing right outside the library doors. Only seconds after, of course, Rainbow Dash races into the library. "Twilight!? TWILIGHT?! I need to talk to you!!"
Twilight_Sparkle nods to Spike. "Starswirl is dense reading, and Old Ponyish is kind of hard to read if you're not used to it." She beams at her assistant. "But I'm super impressed you knew that. You *do* pay attention when I talk!" She stops to ponder. "I suppose 'Lucky Horseshoes: The Truth About Chance' by Lucky Horseshoe is the obvious suggestion, although a lot of it is as much a memoir as a--" at this point Rainbow Dash charges in. Twilight turns, to give her a quizzical look.
Chance blinks lightly as Sky is suddenly interrupted by the others, and makes a mental note to ask her about her talent sometime. He then looks between Spike and Twilight, perking ears to listen as they talk about books he might read, but then gets his own attention pulled away by Rainbow. It's getting busy around here.
Spike beams proudly as Twilight compliments him. "Of course I listen! Most of the time, anyway." He stares at Rainbow's entrance. "That sounded like a rough landing. You didn't get into the Purple Joke again, did you?"
Rainbow_Dash freezes in place when she comes barreling into the room. She flashes Twilight a nervous smile, and jerks her head towards the adjacent room. "AHEM! Poison Joak? N, no! ERm, uh, I require to speak with you, in private, Twilight. I have totally got a problem, only magic is gonna fix. But not in front of everyone. It's a private problem. Totally uncool for other ponies to know. "She explains, crossing her arms but whimpers all the same.
Rarity has arrived.
<OOC> Chance waves to Rarity!
<OOC> Rarity says, "Hello my darling ponies. How are you all?"
Rainbow_Dash freezes in place when she comes barreling into the room. She flashes Twilight a nervous smile, and jerks her head towards the adjacent room. "AHEM! ERm, uh, I requre to speak with you, in private, Twilight. I have totally got a problem, only magic is gonna fix. But not infront of everyone. It's a private problem. Totally uncool for other ponies to know. "She explains, crossing her arms but whimpers all the same. (Repose for Rarity)
<OOC> Fluttershy says, "Hi, Rarity. I'm all right."
<OOC> Sky_Blue squees and huggles Rarity!
<OOC> Rarity says, "Why Rainbow Dash, your mane looks fantastic! Whatever have you done with it today?"
++++ Fluttershy (Fluttershy) just looked at you! (Female Pegasus)
Fluttershy has just looked at you!
++++ Twilight_Sparkle (Twilight_Sparkle) just looked at you! (female unicorn)
Twilight_Sparkle has just looked at you!
++++ Spike (Spike) just looked at you! (Male I'm a dragon!)
Spike has just looked at you!
ooc And now EVERYbody in the room looked at me XD
<OOC> You say, "And now EVERYbody in the room looked at me XD"
<OOC> Rarity grins.
<OOC> Rarity says, "Oooh Spikey Wikeeey."
Twilight_Sparkle headtilts at Rainbow Dash. "That...sounds kinda urgent!" She lowers her voice, looking around conspiratorially. "Is it...a mare problem? I don't blame you wanting to discuss that out of earshot of some of the others. I'm running out of excuses with Spike. He thinks it stands for Pony Meanness Syndrome."
<OOC> Spike cackles.
<OOC> Fluttershy teehees.
Chance seems to suddenly forget (in a polite way) the conversation between Twilight and Rainbow. He glances to Spike. "Where would that Lucky Horseshoes book be?" he asks.
<OOC> Spike makes a fist. He has to do his best to fit into pony culture!
Spike is distracted from the conversation, too, by his desire to be helpful. No doubt this is a relief to both Rainbow and Twilight. "I'll show you!" He pushes the ladder over to a set of shelves, then climbs it and retrieves the book for Chance. Mind, the shelf it's on is only about five feet off the ground, but he's a very short dragon.
Rainbow_Dash's cheeks rose and she leans in close with a faint snarl. "I. Need. To. Talk. NOW. "She snips, and grabs Twilight by the tail, and leads her around the corner of the library, where there two are barely hidden by a bookshelf. From there, all the rest of the room can hear is "TRAPPED" and "FIX" and "DAY"
Rarity has connected.
You whisper, "Listen VERY carefully darling! The other day Rainbow was explaining a problem she had with a boy. Bluestreak. He loves her, but she didn't know how to tell him she wasn't ready for another relationship. So she begged ME, to help HER, I mean, ME, err, GRRR. Twilight! I borrowed a book on magic to cast a quick bodyswap spell, but Rainbow doesn't know how to USE magic properly, so we are TRAPPED in these bodies. And I need you to FIX me. TODAY. "She fumes, steam practically rising out of her ears." to Twilight_Sparkle.
"Um." The Call of the Fluttershy. Well, some things die harder than others. "R-Rainbow Dash? Oh, I'm sorry, everypony. Excuse me." Fluttershy tiptoes into the library and glances around. "Did anypony see Rainbow Dash come through here?"
Trotting into the library is Rarity, looking flustered. Her beautiful mane is a tangle! Her coat has a bit of dirt on it! She also seems to be wearing what appears to be a sports jacket. It's bright red with white racing stripes on it. "Twilight! Hey! I need to talk to you!" Her voice hollers out before trailing off. "Uh, hey guys. Sup'?"
Pinkie_Pie's head sloooowly pokes out from between books titled 'Partial Derivatives' and 'Properties of Magical Beasts', and looks around suspiciously. "Feels like... I should have some kind of giant gignerbread pony."
Twilight_Sparkle sighs dramatically. "Rainbow Dash, I think YOU have the most serious problem! But all of you girls..." She gestures to her four closest non-Applejack friends. "Come with me! We'll find someplace quieter to get everything sorted! Follow me, girls!"
O` O` O` O` O` O` === SWEET APPLE ACRES === O` O` O` O` O` O`
Welcome to Sweet Apple Acres! Located just outside of Ponyville, this prosperous farm features an expansive apple orchard, a field for wheat and other secondary crops, and an assortment of buildings including an impressive red farmhouse, a barn, a hog house, and a recently refurbished clubhouse. It's a relaxing environment with plenty of rolling green hills, country breezes, and open sky. Depending on the season, you may encounter workers (typically Applejack and her brother Big Mac) tilling the land, planting seeds, setting out baskets, bucking apples, tending to damaged trees, or any number of other farm related tasks. If you wander through the trees, you may stumble upon an apple cart or garden arch, hear the yapping of the farmdog or the creak of old Granny Smith's rocker, or even find yourself on a path up into the curvaceous tree-studded hills.
This is where the countryside begins. We hope you like it here.
[ Obvious Exits: CMC <Club>house, Toward <Canterlot>, To the <Farm>house ]
[ Back to <Pony>ville ]
[ Players: Twilight_Sparkle ]
[ Sleepers: Clara, Summer_Solstice ]
Rarity has arrived.
Fluttershy has arrived.
Pinkie_Pie has arrived.
Twilight_Sparkle plunks her plot down on the grass.
Pinkie_Pie rolls happily downhill after Twilight. Wheee!
Twilight_Sparkle giggles!
Twilight_Sparkle says "It's much quieter out here! I like it. I can see why the
Apple family love this place so well."
Pinkie_Pie lies on her back and looks at everyone upside-down. vv
Rainbow_Dash tugs herself up into the air with a flap of her wings, stumbles across absolutely nothing- and comes crashing to the ground in a blue tangled heap. "NOPONY MUST KNOW!" She demands and then quickly climbs to her feet and turns towards Rarity, with her eyes narrowed. "I. Blame. You. " She hisses and then turns to Twilight with pleading eyes. "Uh, Twilight, you can't tell anyone else, cause that'd be totally uncool bro. I...I mean..."She glances at her best friends and winces.
"Me? How is this /my/ fault? It's not /my/ fault that you have NO clue what you're doing with magic!" Rarity points back at Rainbow Dash with a narrow of her eyes. "Why, I oughta! If I knew how to work this stupid horn I'd.. I'd send -you- to the moon!" She stamps her hoof on the ground and bends over, horn glowing. Boom! She blows up a book. ".. Oops."!
Twilight_Sparkle narrows her eyes at Rainbow Dash. "Okay, first, please don't call me bro. Second...explain the situation to me again! I'm a pretty skilled magician, but...I need to know exactly what sort of spell you two used to..." peers at the two ponies. "Do whatever you did." She looks at Rainbow Rarity, and narrows her eyes. "Rairty, if that IS you, because I'm still not sure I understand this...you know how you laughed at me that time I tried to design a dress? Well, this is THAT, only I'm you and this horseapple of a situation is that dress I made out of old parchments."
Fluttershy glances back and forth between Rarity, Twilight, and Rainbow, moving only her eyes. "Um," she hesitates, "I-I'm not interrupting anything private, am I? I mean, I just, after that conversation from yesterday, I was worried about Rainbow, and when I saw her rushing to the library..."
Pinkie_Pie watches everything for a while, then remarks happily, "Wow, somepony could totally misunderstand that conversation and think Rarity and Dashie used magic to get into each other's bodies somehow! Hee hee! But that'd be totally cah-razy, even *I* wouldn't do THAT."
Rainbow_Dash Shakes her head wildly, mane...not bouncing about like it should which is an odd sensation for her. "NO! I told you NOT to work the horn! DON'T work the horn! And look at you! LOOK at you! You're filthy! My beautiful coat is absolutely tarnished! "She snaps, and turns towards Twilight with a whimper. "I...err She is me. I mean, I'm supposed to be...her. Grrr, Twilight, how are you so good at making magic look so easy? I don't even remember the spell I used. I was just in such a hurry to help my DEAR FRIEND Rainbow Dash, that I can't even remember which book it was in, let alone the spell! Twilight, I simply cannot STAND to be in this (dreadful) body any longer! I implore you, you MUST get me out of her and back into my state of natural beauty once again!
"Whatcha mean dreadful body!? Look at her butt! LOOK AT IT. It's like a second pony back there! I ran twenty two miles today and I don't think I even lost a freaking inch! Your butt is huge! It has it's own freaking orbit!" Rarity calls out as she trots in a circle, glancing over her shoulder at her rump. "And you know what? I even gotcha a date, with Barley Rigs. Oh yah, he's totally your type too. You know, if you're into super muscled up blue collar carpenters." She says with a smug look to the rainbow colored pony. "And I even told him that red neckerchiefs are /in/." Gasp. "Twilight, uh.. Hey, sup Fluttershy.. Pinkster.. let's be honest, this isn't the worst thing I've done."
Twilight_Sparkle narrows her eyes again, and sighs in exasperation, front-leg-to-forehead. "Well, what the heck did you DO?" She circles the two ponies, inspecting them with her head down, as if it were some sort of metal detector. "Tell me everything! Any detail might be the KEY to getting the situation back to normal." She exchanges glances with Fluttershy and Pinkie.
Fluttershy stares back at Twilight, then Pinkie. Then Rainbow and Rarity, or is that Raribow and Raridash, and then back to Twilight. Flutters' eyes start to drift apart, her irises slowly beginning to counter-rotate, and then she throws back her head and lets loose a shrill, ear-piercing squeak-wail. After a few seconds, she manages to contain herself enough to lower her head and sniffle. "S...sorry."
Pinkie_Pie patpats Fluttershy comfortingly. "It's okay, Flutterbutter! It's not THAT bad! They're just - wait, wait. They ACTUALLY switched bodies?! Oh my Celestia! This is HORRIBLE!" she squeals, running frantically in a circle around and around the yellow pony!
Rainbow_Dash's ears are practically hissing steam and she marches over to Rainbow...err, Rarity and narrows her eyes. "You. Did. WHAT?! My perfect posterior does not NEED to lose any inches! Unlike your bony backside here; mine is absolutely desirable! You are FAR to muscular and this mane has GOT to go. I spent an hour trying to regrow it before I realized I could not harness magic! And I do not WANT a date! I don't have TIME to date! I have my career to look after and I don't even know this Barley fellow! How much property does he own? What house is he from? He had better have a small kingdom! ...My Career! You ARE taking care of the shop, are you not?! What a tragedy this is! This entire Friday is just so...freaky! You simply CAN'T let anyone know this has occurred!! "She whines dramatically. "But like I told you. Rainbow INSISTED that I...erm, Rarity, help her. I found one of your books, and it just happened to have a spell called "Body Swap" and I cast it, forgetting of course that SOMEpony wouldn't have the know-how to cast it a second time!" Rainbow_Dash snorts.
"Well you got a date and he's a nice guy! You gotta see this dude's muscles. He is freaking ripped! He's so polite also and boy can he fill a shirt! You are /going/ on this date with him and you're are /going/ to have a great time! He's a military pony. Was talking about a party at his barracks. He's also looking for a suit but I have no clue how to make one of course, but, still, he's good looking. So, you're gonna make time!" Rarity shouts back at Rainbow Dash. "And you're gonna LIKE IT." She stamps her hoof. "Pinkie, tell her my butt isn't bony!" She points with her hoof at Dash's rear. "Say it!"
Pinkie_Pie assures the pony currently using Rarity's body, "Your butt isn't bony at all! It's toned! Tight! Thoroughly exercised! Very attractive! Um... I'd probably need to consult Spike for other plot-appropriate comments. Dat butt!"
Fluttershy lunges forward and waves her hooves at the squabbling mares. "Girls, girls! P-please don't fight. I'm sure that between Twilight and Rarity and Pinkie and the rest of us, we can figure out a way to fix everything, and nopony has to get hurt, right?" Out comes the big, sunny, hopeful grin.
Rainbow_Dash Shakes her head. "It is simple. We just go through the books, find the one I used, have Twilight reverse the spell, and put me back in my normal, wonderful, PERFECT PLOT body. "She decrees. "Pending that, of course, I'm sure there's another spell in Twilight's millions of books that would just swap us just the same. "She explains, and draws a deep breath. "I suggest we do that as soon as possible so I can sleep without having to climb my way back into the sky! And, of course, you're right, Fluttershy, dear. Maybe, you can give me some flying tips?"
Twilight_Sparkle sighs. "Well, it's up to you girls. If you find the precise spell, I can put you back for sure! But there's more than one bodyswap spell, and *I* don't know them all, either, and getting something like that wrong can be messy."
"Oh like flying is so freaking hard! You don't /have/ to sleep at my place you know." Rarity says with a furrow of her brow. ".. Um, how.. did it go with Bluestreak anyways? Did you see him?" She asks as she starts to nibble on one of her hooves. "You know, since.. that was the whole point of this thing!"
Pinkie_Pie trots over to Dash-body and peeks in her ear. "Hellooooo?" she asks, her eye bugging out agressively. "Rarity? You in there? I can't see a thing, it's way too dark." She produces a small flashlight. Holding it in her mouth, she shines it into Dash's ear. The blue pony's eyes gleam like lighthouses.
Rainbow_Dash gives a sigh and flicks an ear towards Pinkie as she peeks inside. There's nothing to be seen! "Of course, darling. I wasn't going to let you down. I told him that I wasn't ready for a relationship, and made up a fib about hitting my head and crashing into a flag pole, um, to explain my new behavior. ...And then...he followed me. He was very worried. And cornered me...and demanded the truth and I panicked. .....I may... have...kissed him. Y, you know, to distract him, while I made my escape. But I very firmly stated that we are just friends! ...He thinks you have a concussion and requires urgent medical attention. I haven't been back to your house since. "She sputters.
Rarity slaps a hoof to her face. "You kissed him!? Oh.. geez." She slumps her head a bit down with a loud sigh. "Aw, man.. he was really worried and concerned about me? He probably tried to rush you to the hospital or something, huh? He's so sweet, always trying to take care of me, and make me breakfast, and.. and.. he cleans the house.. and now he's worried I'm hurt.." There is a pause, soon followed by a loud sigh and a dramatic stomping of her hooves on the ground in frustration.
Fluttershy blinks, falling back on her haunches. "O-oh, right. Bluestreak. Um, I heard from Barnstormer that he was sort of...down, but I guess he's okay now..." Fluttershy covers her mouth. Maybe she'd better keep quiet about that. "B-but I suppose I could give you flying lessons. I-I mean, I'm not as good a flier as Rarity - I-I mean Rainbow Dash - but I could teach you to get off the ground..."
Pinkie_Pie flops comfortably on Fluttershy's back. "Enough of this chitchat! I wanna hear more about these kissies!" she exclaims. "No, no, wait, need the right refreshments to discuss juicy smooching with guys stuff." She pops down behind Fluttershy briefly, then pops back up holding a mug of cider. "Go on!"
Twilight_Sparkle sighs, exasperatedly. "Girls, girls, come on! You're losing focus. Let's get the two of you out of this situation, and then maybe we can get back to discussing whose date with who went how."
Rainbow_Dash's ears fold back and she gives a quiet sigh. "Well, darling, hopefully, we'll be able to right this heinous wrong and get back to our old selves! I'm positive we've only need a few hours in the library, at most. And Spike knows all the books like the back of his claw! And if that doesn't work...I'll...just...go insane. Hahahaha...
There is a louder sigh from Rarity as she looks over at Pinkie, then back to Rainbow Dash/Rarity, then settles herself back onto her rump. "I feel horrible, he's probably super worried about me now. What if he thinks I'm dying or something?" She says as she rubs at her head, rustling up the purple mane upon her head. "I need to talk to him! And.. and I should.. tell him how I feel."
Fluttershy leans against Pinkie Pie for support - the poor pegasus looks like she might just fall over! "Um...s-so, this is kind of important, but, um, does anypony at all besides us know this is happening?" Possibilities start to race through her head - magic! Endurance! The ability to keep up with bunnies! ...no no, you mustn't think that, she tells herself.
Pinkie_Pie looks uncertain. "I'm not even sure we know what's happening!" She takes a big swig of the mug, and looks blissful again. "Ahh, yeaaaah. Good year for apples. APPLES. Two bits, three apples. No, one bit, two apples. Apples."
Rainbow_Dash Shakes her head. "Nopony knows, and I hope to keep it that way! My business could be ruined if ponies found out I was so careless with magic! I use magic everyday you know! And they might not trust me anymore! I simply can't let this get out about town! "She exclaims and peers over at Pinkie. "...I should like some of that. "
"Yeah well, I sold ten neckerchiefs today. All red. I kept saying that red was in." Rarity says with a grin towards Rainbow Dash as she gives a circling trot in place, looking proud. "They kept saying: Hey Rarity, I want a dress! And I was like booyah, red neckerchief!" She gives a hoof pump in the air. "Who rocks? I rock! It was super fun. Your job is easy."
Rainbow Dash's eyes widen and the mare gives a shriek. "The SHOP! Who is managing the shop?! This is absolutely horrid! Rainbow, quickly, err, Rarity...err...ARRGGHH! Ok. I am going to look for the book that I used to cast the spell! YOU need to go to the shop and take care of it before some ruffian decides to rifle through all of my dresses! I shouldn't be too terribly long! Come now, chop chop, mustn't doddle!" Rainbow squeals, and canters off towards the library...
Twilight_Sparkle nods to Spike. "Starswirl is dense reading, and Old Ponyish is kind of hard to read if you're not used to it." She beams at her assistant. "But I'm super impressed you knew that. You *do* pay attention when I talk!" She stops to ponder. "I suppose 'Lucky Horseshoes: The Truth About Chance' by Lucky Horseshoe is the obvious suggestion, although a lot of it is as much a memoir as a--" at this point Rainbow Dash charges in. Twilight turns, to give her a quizzical look.
Chance blinks lightly as Sky is suddenly interrupted by the others, and makes a mental note to ask her about her talent sometime. He then looks between Spike and Twilight, perking ears to listen as they talk about books he might read, but then gets his own attention pulled away by Rainbow. It's getting busy around here.
Spike beams proudly as Twilight compliments him. "Of course I listen! Most of the time, anyway." He stares at Rainbow's entrance. "That sounded like a rough landing. You didn't get into the Purple Joke again, did you?"
Rainbow_Dash freezes in place when she comes barreling into the room. She flashes Twilight a nervous smile, and jerks her head towards the adjacent room. "AHEM! Poison Joak? N, no! ERm, uh, I require to speak with you, in private, Twilight. I have totally got a problem, only magic is gonna fix. But not in front of everyone. It's a private problem. Totally uncool for other ponies to know. "She explains, crossing her arms but whimpers all the same.
Rarity has arrived.
<OOC> Chance waves to Rarity!
<OOC> Rarity says, "Hello my darling ponies. How are you all?"
Rainbow_Dash freezes in place when she comes barreling into the room. She flashes Twilight a nervous smile, and jerks her head towards the adjacent room. "AHEM! ERm, uh, I requre to speak with you, in private, Twilight. I have totally got a problem, only magic is gonna fix. But not infront of everyone. It's a private problem. Totally uncool for other ponies to know. "She explains, crossing her arms but whimpers all the same. (Repose for Rarity)
<OOC> Fluttershy says, "Hi, Rarity. I'm all right."
<OOC> Sky_Blue squees and huggles Rarity!
<OOC> Rarity says, "Why Rainbow Dash, your mane looks fantastic! Whatever have you done with it today?"
++++ Fluttershy (Fluttershy) just looked at you! (Female Pegasus)
Fluttershy has just looked at you!
++++ Twilight_Sparkle (Twilight_Sparkle) just looked at you! (female unicorn)
Twilight_Sparkle has just looked at you!
++++ Spike (Spike) just looked at you! (Male I'm a dragon!)
Spike has just looked at you!
ooc And now EVERYbody in the room looked at me XD
<OOC> You say, "And now EVERYbody in the room looked at me XD"
<OOC> Rarity grins.
<OOC> Rarity says, "Oooh Spikey Wikeeey."
Twilight_Sparkle headtilts at Rainbow Dash. "That...sounds kinda urgent!" She lowers her voice, looking around conspiratorially. "Is it...a mare problem? I don't blame you wanting to discuss that out of earshot of some of the others. I'm running out of excuses with Spike. He thinks it stands for Pony Meanness Syndrome."
<OOC> Spike cackles.
<OOC> Fluttershy teehees.
Chance seems to suddenly forget (in a polite way) the conversation between Twilight and Rainbow. He glances to Spike. "Where would that Lucky Horseshoes book be?" he asks.
<OOC> Spike makes a fist. He has to do his best to fit into pony culture!
Spike is distracted from the conversation, too, by his desire to be helpful. No doubt this is a relief to both Rainbow and Twilight. "I'll show you!" He pushes the ladder over to a set of shelves, then climbs it and retrieves the book for Chance. Mind, the shelf it's on is only about five feet off the ground, but he's a very short dragon.
Rainbow_Dash's cheeks rose and she leans in close with a faint snarl. "I. Need. To. Talk. NOW. "She snips, and grabs Twilight by the tail, and leads her around the corner of the library, where there two are barely hidden by a bookshelf. From there, all the rest of the room can hear is "TRAPPED" and "FIX" and "DAY"
Rarity has connected.
You whisper, "Listen VERY carefully darling! The other day Rainbow was explaining a problem she had with a boy. Bluestreak. He loves her, but she didn't know how to tell him she wasn't ready for another relationship. So she begged ME, to help HER, I mean, ME, err, GRRR. Twilight! I borrowed a book on magic to cast a quick bodyswap spell, but Rainbow doesn't know how to USE magic properly, so we are TRAPPED in these bodies. And I need you to FIX me. TODAY. "She fumes, steam practically rising out of her ears." to Twilight_Sparkle.
"Um." The Call of the Fluttershy. Well, some things die harder than others. "R-Rainbow Dash? Oh, I'm sorry, everypony. Excuse me." Fluttershy tiptoes into the library and glances around. "Did anypony see Rainbow Dash come through here?"
Trotting into the library is Rarity, looking flustered. Her beautiful mane is a tangle! Her coat has a bit of dirt on it! She also seems to be wearing what appears to be a sports jacket. It's bright red with white racing stripes on it. "Twilight! Hey! I need to talk to you!" Her voice hollers out before trailing off. "Uh, hey guys. Sup'?"
Pinkie_Pie's head sloooowly pokes out from between books titled 'Partial Derivatives' and 'Properties of Magical Beasts', and looks around suspiciously. "Feels like... I should have some kind of giant gignerbread pony."
Twilight_Sparkle sighs dramatically. "Rainbow Dash, I think YOU have the most serious problem! But all of you girls..." She gestures to her four closest non-Applejack friends. "Come with me! We'll find someplace quieter to get everything sorted! Follow me, girls!"
O` O` O` O` O` O` === SWEET APPLE ACRES === O` O` O` O` O` O`
Welcome to Sweet Apple Acres! Located just outside of Ponyville, this prosperous farm features an expansive apple orchard, a field for wheat and other secondary crops, and an assortment of buildings including an impressive red farmhouse, a barn, a hog house, and a recently refurbished clubhouse. It's a relaxing environment with plenty of rolling green hills, country breezes, and open sky. Depending on the season, you may encounter workers (typically Applejack and her brother Big Mac) tilling the land, planting seeds, setting out baskets, bucking apples, tending to damaged trees, or any number of other farm related tasks. If you wander through the trees, you may stumble upon an apple cart or garden arch, hear the yapping of the farmdog or the creak of old Granny Smith's rocker, or even find yourself on a path up into the curvaceous tree-studded hills.
This is where the countryside begins. We hope you like it here.
[ Obvious Exits: CMC <Club>house, Toward <Canterlot>, To the <Farm>house ]
[ Back to <Pony>ville ]
[ Players: Twilight_Sparkle ]
[ Sleepers: Clara, Summer_Solstice ]
Rarity has arrived.
Fluttershy has arrived.
Pinkie_Pie has arrived.
Twilight_Sparkle plunks her plot down on the grass.
Pinkie_Pie rolls happily downhill after Twilight. Wheee!
Twilight_Sparkle giggles!
Twilight_Sparkle says "It's much quieter out here! I like it. I can see why the
Apple family love this place so well."
Pinkie_Pie lies on her back and looks at everyone upside-down. vv
Rainbow_Dash tugs herself up into the air with a flap of her wings, stumbles across absolutely nothing- and comes crashing to the ground in a blue tangled heap. "NOPONY MUST KNOW!" She demands and then quickly climbs to her feet and turns towards Rarity, with her eyes narrowed. "I. Blame. You. " She hisses and then turns to Twilight with pleading eyes. "Uh, Twilight, you can't tell anyone else, cause that'd be totally uncool bro. I...I mean..."She glances at her best friends and winces.
"Me? How is this /my/ fault? It's not /my/ fault that you have NO clue what you're doing with magic!" Rarity points back at Rainbow Dash with a narrow of her eyes. "Why, I oughta! If I knew how to work this stupid horn I'd.. I'd send -you- to the moon!" She stamps her hoof on the ground and bends over, horn glowing. Boom! She blows up a book. ".. Oops."!
Twilight_Sparkle narrows her eyes at Rainbow Dash. "Okay, first, please don't call me bro. Second...explain the situation to me again! I'm a pretty skilled magician, but...I need to know exactly what sort of spell you two used to..." peers at the two ponies. "Do whatever you did." She looks at Rainbow Rarity, and narrows her eyes. "Rairty, if that IS you, because I'm still not sure I understand this...you know how you laughed at me that time I tried to design a dress? Well, this is THAT, only I'm you and this horseapple of a situation is that dress I made out of old parchments."
Fluttershy glances back and forth between Rarity, Twilight, and Rainbow, moving only her eyes. "Um," she hesitates, "I-I'm not interrupting anything private, am I? I mean, I just, after that conversation from yesterday, I was worried about Rainbow, and when I saw her rushing to the library..."
Pinkie_Pie watches everything for a while, then remarks happily, "Wow, somepony could totally misunderstand that conversation and think Rarity and Dashie used magic to get into each other's bodies somehow! Hee hee! But that'd be totally cah-razy, even *I* wouldn't do THAT."
Rainbow_Dash Shakes her head wildly, mane...not bouncing about like it should which is an odd sensation for her. "NO! I told you NOT to work the horn! DON'T work the horn! And look at you! LOOK at you! You're filthy! My beautiful coat is absolutely tarnished! "She snaps, and turns towards Twilight with a whimper. "I...err She is me. I mean, I'm supposed to be...her. Grrr, Twilight, how are you so good at making magic look so easy? I don't even remember the spell I used. I was just in such a hurry to help my DEAR FRIEND Rainbow Dash, that I can't even remember which book it was in, let alone the spell! Twilight, I simply cannot STAND to be in this (dreadful) body any longer! I implore you, you MUST get me out of her and back into my state of natural beauty once again!
"Whatcha mean dreadful body!? Look at her butt! LOOK AT IT. It's like a second pony back there! I ran twenty two miles today and I don't think I even lost a freaking inch! Your butt is huge! It has it's own freaking orbit!" Rarity calls out as she trots in a circle, glancing over her shoulder at her rump. "And you know what? I even gotcha a date, with Barley Rigs. Oh yah, he's totally your type too. You know, if you're into super muscled up blue collar carpenters." She says with a smug look to the rainbow colored pony. "And I even told him that red neckerchiefs are /in/." Gasp. "Twilight, uh.. Hey, sup Fluttershy.. Pinkster.. let's be honest, this isn't the worst thing I've done."
Twilight_Sparkle narrows her eyes again, and sighs in exasperation, front-leg-to-forehead. "Well, what the heck did you DO?" She circles the two ponies, inspecting them with her head down, as if it were some sort of metal detector. "Tell me everything! Any detail might be the KEY to getting the situation back to normal." She exchanges glances with Fluttershy and Pinkie.
Fluttershy stares back at Twilight, then Pinkie. Then Rainbow and Rarity, or is that Raribow and Raridash, and then back to Twilight. Flutters' eyes start to drift apart, her irises slowly beginning to counter-rotate, and then she throws back her head and lets loose a shrill, ear-piercing squeak-wail. After a few seconds, she manages to contain herself enough to lower her head and sniffle. "S...sorry."
Pinkie_Pie patpats Fluttershy comfortingly. "It's okay, Flutterbutter! It's not THAT bad! They're just - wait, wait. They ACTUALLY switched bodies?! Oh my Celestia! This is HORRIBLE!" she squeals, running frantically in a circle around and around the yellow pony!
Rainbow_Dash's ears are practically hissing steam and she marches over to Rainbow...err, Rarity and narrows her eyes. "You. Did. WHAT?! My perfect posterior does not NEED to lose any inches! Unlike your bony backside here; mine is absolutely desirable! You are FAR to muscular and this mane has GOT to go. I spent an hour trying to regrow it before I realized I could not harness magic! And I do not WANT a date! I don't have TIME to date! I have my career to look after and I don't even know this Barley fellow! How much property does he own? What house is he from? He had better have a small kingdom! ...My Career! You ARE taking care of the shop, are you not?! What a tragedy this is! This entire Friday is just so...freaky! You simply CAN'T let anyone know this has occurred!! "She whines dramatically. "But like I told you. Rainbow INSISTED that I...erm, Rarity, help her. I found one of your books, and it just happened to have a spell called "Body Swap" and I cast it, forgetting of course that SOMEpony wouldn't have the know-how to cast it a second time!" Rainbow_Dash snorts.
"Well you got a date and he's a nice guy! You gotta see this dude's muscles. He is freaking ripped! He's so polite also and boy can he fill a shirt! You are /going/ on this date with him and you're are /going/ to have a great time! He's a military pony. Was talking about a party at his barracks. He's also looking for a suit but I have no clue how to make one of course, but, still, he's good looking. So, you're gonna make time!" Rarity shouts back at Rainbow Dash. "And you're gonna LIKE IT." She stamps her hoof. "Pinkie, tell her my butt isn't bony!" She points with her hoof at Dash's rear. "Say it!"
Pinkie_Pie assures the pony currently using Rarity's body, "Your butt isn't bony at all! It's toned! Tight! Thoroughly exercised! Very attractive! Um... I'd probably need to consult Spike for other plot-appropriate comments. Dat butt!"
Fluttershy lunges forward and waves her hooves at the squabbling mares. "Girls, girls! P-please don't fight. I'm sure that between Twilight and Rarity and Pinkie and the rest of us, we can figure out a way to fix everything, and nopony has to get hurt, right?" Out comes the big, sunny, hopeful grin.
Rainbow_Dash Shakes her head. "It is simple. We just go through the books, find the one I used, have Twilight reverse the spell, and put me back in my normal, wonderful, PERFECT PLOT body. "She decrees. "Pending that, of course, I'm sure there's another spell in Twilight's millions of books that would just swap us just the same. "She explains, and draws a deep breath. "I suggest we do that as soon as possible so I can sleep without having to climb my way back into the sky! And, of course, you're right, Fluttershy, dear. Maybe, you can give me some flying tips?"
Twilight_Sparkle sighs. "Well, it's up to you girls. If you find the precise spell, I can put you back for sure! But there's more than one bodyswap spell, and *I* don't know them all, either, and getting something like that wrong can be messy."
"Oh like flying is so freaking hard! You don't /have/ to sleep at my place you know." Rarity says with a furrow of her brow. ".. Um, how.. did it go with Bluestreak anyways? Did you see him?" She asks as she starts to nibble on one of her hooves. "You know, since.. that was the whole point of this thing!"
Pinkie_Pie trots over to Dash-body and peeks in her ear. "Hellooooo?" she asks, her eye bugging out agressively. "Rarity? You in there? I can't see a thing, it's way too dark." She produces a small flashlight. Holding it in her mouth, she shines it into Dash's ear. The blue pony's eyes gleam like lighthouses.
Rainbow_Dash gives a sigh and flicks an ear towards Pinkie as she peeks inside. There's nothing to be seen! "Of course, darling. I wasn't going to let you down. I told him that I wasn't ready for a relationship, and made up a fib about hitting my head and crashing into a flag pole, um, to explain my new behavior. ...And then...he followed me. He was very worried. And cornered me...and demanded the truth and I panicked. .....I may... have...kissed him. Y, you know, to distract him, while I made my escape. But I very firmly stated that we are just friends! ...He thinks you have a concussion and requires urgent medical attention. I haven't been back to your house since. "She sputters.
Rarity slaps a hoof to her face. "You kissed him!? Oh.. geez." She slumps her head a bit down with a loud sigh. "Aw, man.. he was really worried and concerned about me? He probably tried to rush you to the hospital or something, huh? He's so sweet, always trying to take care of me, and make me breakfast, and.. and.. he cleans the house.. and now he's worried I'm hurt.." There is a pause, soon followed by a loud sigh and a dramatic stomping of her hooves on the ground in frustration.
Fluttershy blinks, falling back on her haunches. "O-oh, right. Bluestreak. Um, I heard from Barnstormer that he was sort of...down, but I guess he's okay now..." Fluttershy covers her mouth. Maybe she'd better keep quiet about that. "B-but I suppose I could give you flying lessons. I-I mean, I'm not as good a flier as Rarity - I-I mean Rainbow Dash - but I could teach you to get off the ground..."
Pinkie_Pie flops comfortably on Fluttershy's back. "Enough of this chitchat! I wanna hear more about these kissies!" she exclaims. "No, no, wait, need the right refreshments to discuss juicy smooching with guys stuff." She pops down behind Fluttershy briefly, then pops back up holding a mug of cider. "Go on!"
Twilight_Sparkle sighs, exasperatedly. "Girls, girls, come on! You're losing focus. Let's get the two of you out of this situation, and then maybe we can get back to discussing whose date with who went how."
Rainbow_Dash's ears fold back and she gives a quiet sigh. "Well, darling, hopefully, we'll be able to right this heinous wrong and get back to our old selves! I'm positive we've only need a few hours in the library, at most. And Spike knows all the books like the back of his claw! And if that doesn't work...I'll...just...go insane. Hahahaha...
There is a louder sigh from Rarity as she looks over at Pinkie, then back to Rainbow Dash/Rarity, then settles herself back onto her rump. "I feel horrible, he's probably super worried about me now. What if he thinks I'm dying or something?" She says as she rubs at her head, rustling up the purple mane upon her head. "I need to talk to him! And.. and I should.. tell him how I feel."
Fluttershy leans against Pinkie Pie for support - the poor pegasus looks like she might just fall over! "Um...s-so, this is kind of important, but, um, does anypony at all besides us know this is happening?" Possibilities start to race through her head - magic! Endurance! The ability to keep up with bunnies! ...no no, you mustn't think that, she tells herself.
Pinkie_Pie looks uncertain. "I'm not even sure we know what's happening!" She takes a big swig of the mug, and looks blissful again. "Ahh, yeaaaah. Good year for apples. APPLES. Two bits, three apples. No, one bit, two apples. Apples."
Rainbow_Dash Shakes her head. "Nopony knows, and I hope to keep it that way! My business could be ruined if ponies found out I was so careless with magic! I use magic everyday you know! And they might not trust me anymore! I simply can't let this get out about town! "She exclaims and peers over at Pinkie. "...I should like some of that. "
"Yeah well, I sold ten neckerchiefs today. All red. I kept saying that red was in." Rarity says with a grin towards Rainbow Dash as she gives a circling trot in place, looking proud. "They kept saying: Hey Rarity, I want a dress! And I was like booyah, red neckerchief!" She gives a hoof pump in the air. "Who rocks? I rock! It was super fun. Your job is easy."
Rainbow Dash's eyes widen and the mare gives a shriek. "The SHOP! Who is managing the shop?! This is absolutely horrid! Rainbow, quickly, err, Rarity...err...ARRGGHH! Ok. I am going to look for the book that I used to cast the spell! YOU need to go to the shop and take care of it before some ruffian decides to rifle through all of my dresses! I shouldn't be too terribly long! Come now, chop chop, mustn't doddle!" Rainbow squeals, and canters off towards the library...
