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posted by TotalDramaFan60
Twilight Sparkle and cidre fort, applejack sit together.
Twilight has her folder on Applejack's desk.
cidre fort, applejack pushes it over to Twilight's bureau without saying anything.



Octavia Harmony is the teacher.
The class was too loud.

Octavia: I'm sorry class, but we can't have any plus extra recess anymore because toi were too loud.
Pinkie Pie starts crying.
Octavia: Pinkie, why are toi crying?
Pinkie: I wanted extra recess!
Octavia: Well, no more!



In musique the ponies are practicing a song.
It's a sad song.
Pinkie does it too emotional.
She's practically looking like she's gonna cry.
Several minutes after beating up Diamond Tiara, cidre fort, applejack went back to her family's place.

granny smith: A.J. I just got a call from the cops saying that toi beat up a filly.
Applejack: She made fun of Applebloom, and beat up a police officer.
granny smith: Well that doesn't mean toi can beat the crap out of them.
Applejack: Yeah it does.

A few minutes after talking with granny smith, things got out of hand.

Rarity: Why am I here?
Applejack: Just keep an eye on them *floors it*
Applebloom: Applejack?! Where ya goin?
Applejack: *drives toward toll booth*
toll pony: 2 bits.
Applejack: *pays toll*...
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 Pintail behind armoured car
Pintail behind armoured car
As Scootaloo went towards the house, General Sky Night motioned for Green Flame to go to the side of the house and enter through the broken window. 
Then Night signaled Scootaloo to go to the right and break open the door in the back. ,"I'll wait behind the car sir" Pin Tail told Sky. ,"alright but be ready" the general whispered to Pin. 
As the two took their positions and. Began entering, Scootaloo broke the door with a loud bang causing the insane poney in the seconde story to take out his heavy machine gun and open feu at the armored car. 
Bullets hit the car alerting the ponies inside to déplacer the tourelle and return fire. Pin Tail got out his bolt-action fusil, carabine and pulled back the bolt then pressed it back in and fired a shot near the window frame missing the enemy gun par a few feet. 
Discord chuckled. "With Celestia out of the way, I can finally claim what's rightfully mine." He stood in the center of what used to be Ponyville and admired his handiwork. He chuckled evilly. "Aw, all this beautiful chaos." He made a glass magically appear, grabbed a chocolat rain cloud, squeezed it, and chocolat lait came into the glass. As he threw the nuage to the ground, he took a sip from the glass.

-Meanwhile, In the Canterlot Maze-
You are trapped in the maze! Discord has taken away your horn and/or wings. toi need to find your way out, find Twilight and her friends, get them harmonized again, and stop Discord ou else Equestria shall remain in chaos forever!
posted by Seanthehedgehog
Theme song >>>> link

Seanthehedgehog presents

Ponies On The Rails

Starring

Peirce Hawkins "Hawkeye" From Seanthehedgehog

Red Rose From CrazyWriterLady

Coffee Creme From KarinaBrony

Snowflake & Orion From Alinah09

Metal Gloss From DragonAura15

Stylo From Jimmythedragon

Gordon, Percy, Jeff, Wilson, and Pete from Seanthehedgehog

Episode 35

The Sherman On Sherman Hill

February 1, 1954

Although it was 34 degrees farenheit, the sun was shining in Cheyenne, and the sky was clear from clouds.

Hawkeye: *Playing poker with Stylo* Alright, I'll put in three dollars.
Stylo: *Puts in three...
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posted by KendiKens
Glitter:Grandpa,can toi tell me your stories?
Captain Moon Glade:Well,my little one,I will tell toi my real life story.......
Sailor nr.1:Captain,a ship is coming near us.It's full of weapons!
Captain:Shoot them!
Sailor:But....
Captain:Shoot!
Sailor:Okay!Everypony,get your weapons.This is going to be a hard fight.
Captain:*gets weapon*Today,we may die,but we will die with glory.Now,who is with me?
All:We are.
Captain:I don't hear you!
All:We are!*claps*
Captain:Lets go!!
Then,the war started.My little one,I was saved par a Rebelle sailor.He was my best friend.
Glitter:But,what happened to him?
Moon Glade:Oh,no,no,no,no,no,no!He...
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Reuses Saten's speech from SEASON 2, for when Saten explains his own childhood..

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Saten: (confused) Mother!?.. I.. You.. How can?.. (shouts) WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?

Maddy: Trixie Lulamoon was doing an performance at the town I was staying it.. She's certainly grown into an attractive young woman hadn't she?

Saten: Well... Yes, but what dose tha-

Maddy: I went to talk to her, asked if she remembered me.. Long story short she did.. But she wasn't too thrilled it.

Saten: D -Did toi hurt her!?

Maddy: What kind of question is that?

Saten:...
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posted by Canada24
Since the stories were so popular.. I'm trying to make sequel to THE STORY OF DITTO:

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Ganger looked up as he was laying down, but the room was pitch black and all he sawglowing the figures, glowing eyes.

"Who are you!?" Ganger asked.

"It dosen't matter who I am. What matters is that nobody can find you, my friend" the voice said, evily.

"WHEN I GET OF THIS YOUR GOI-

"Afraid your not going anywhere darling" a dit a newer voice, female this time, and the shadowy figure seemed the size of Celestia, maybe even bigger. And like the other figure,...
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posted by Seanthehedgehog
cul, ass cul, ass Inn

Audience: *Laughing*

Starring arc en ciel Dash as Marisa Sayers
Double Scoop as Lloyd
Saten Twist as Mercury
Pleiades as Joanna
Master Sword as George
Mortomis as Ranger
Cosmic arc en ciel as Donovan
Blaze as Richard

Idea for this skit par Purrloinedlove.

Mercury was sitting with Marisa at a table.

Mercury: I've been looking vers l'avant, vers l’avant to this for a long time Ms. Sayers.
Marisa: Me too.
Mercury: It's about time we got in lit together.
Marisa: I agree.
Mercury: And once we get in bed, I'm gonna roast marshmallows, sing campfire songs, and play parcheesi with you.
Audience: *Laughing*
Marisa:...
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posted by KotokoAihara
Well if I do say so myself we did an excellent job guessing what will happen in season 3.
So here are all the categories of what we thought would happen. The ones with stars suivant to them are the ones we got right.
1. Background Characters*
2. Mane Six Past and Future*
3. Princess Celestia and Luna*
4. Equestrian History and Other Info*
5. Villains*
6. Music*
7. Shining Armor and Cadance*
8. Scootaloo Episode*
9. CMC Get their Cutiemarks
This did not happen, but the CMC did get about 3 episodes in this season where they played key roles: One Bad Apple, Sleepless in Ponyville, and Just for Sidekicks
10. Relationships*
11. Movie
No movie in season 3, but The Hub is making a spin off series called Equestria Girls.
Now I'll be using pictures with descriptions to talk plus in detail about what we got right. I have created a bingo board with everything we got right to provide plus visual aid. And without further ado, let's begin:
 We got 4 bingos! Sorry the pictures are a little blurry.
We got 4 bingos! Sorry the pictures are a little blurry.
 1. Background Characters: A Royal Guard speaks in The Crystal Empire Part 1
1. Background Characters: A Royal Guard speaks in The Crystal Empire Part 1
 Fancy Pants is seen in Too Many Pinkie Pies and many background ponies have speaking parts.
Fancy Pants is seen in Too Many Pinkie Pies and many background ponies have speaking parts.
 Zecora played an important role in the episode Magic Duel. Twilight trained with her after being banished. Zecora can use magic as shown par her refilling her cup par waving her hoof around it. Zecora is also seen in Just for Sidekicks.
Zecora played an important role in the episode Magic Duel. Twilight trained with her after being banished. Zecora can use magic as shown by her refilling her cup by waving her hoof around it. Zecora is also seen in Just for Sidekicks.
 Lyra is seen in Magic Duel drinking some type of beverage out of a straw and Bon Bon is of course suivant to her.
Lyra is seen in Magic Duel drinking some type of beverage out of a straw and Bon Bon is of course next to her.
 The whole pomme Family is seen again. I bet many people were really happy to see Babs and Braeburn again!
The whole Apple Family is seen again. I bet many people were really happy to see Babs and Braeburn again!
 Spitfire plays a key role in the episode Wonderbolts Academy.
Spitfire plays a key role in the episode Wonderbolts Academy.
 Derpy! Despite the fact that many people a dit Derpy would not seen she has about 5 appearances in Magical Mystery Cure.
Derpy! Despite the fact that many people said Derpy would not seen she has about 5 appearances in Magical Mystery Cure.
 Vinyl Scratch, Berry Punch, Colgate, and many others make appearances in Magical Mystery Cure. Unfortunately, Octavia was not seen in this season.
Vinyl Scratch, Berry Punch, Colgate, and many others make appearances in Magical Mystery Cure. Unfortunately, Octavia was not seen in this season.
 2.Mane Six Future and Past: In Wonderbolt Academy, arc en ciel Dash gets admitted into Wonderbolt Academy and became a lead pony. In Games Ponies Play we see a stallion that is most likely Rainbow's dad.
2.Mane Six Future and Past: In Wonderbolt Academy, Rainbow Dash gets admitted into Wonderbolt Academy and became a lead pony. In Games Ponies Play we see a stallion that is most likely Rainbow's dad.
 In pomme Family Reunion there are two shooting stars that were constantly being shown at night. It is a dit that they are to represent Applejack, pomme Bloom, and Big Macintosh's parents.
In Apple Family Reunion there are two shooting stars that were constantly being shown at night. It is said that they are to represent Applejack, Apple Bloom, and Big Macintosh's parents.
 Mane sixes destinies from the season 3 finale: arc en ciel controls the weather, Rarity does fashion, Pinkie spreads joy, Fluttershy cares for animals, cidre fort, applejack runs the pomme Farm, and Twilight becomes a princess (her parents were present at the coronation)
Mane sixes destinies from the season 3 finale: Rainbow controls the weather, Rarity does fashion, Pinkie spreads joy, Fluttershy cares for animals, Applejack runs the Apple Farm, and Twilight becomes a princess (her parents were present at the coronation)
 I won't talk about how I feel about Magical Mystery Cure in this article, but if toi are interested I wrote an article about my thoughts. Its called Why Twilight Becoming an Alicorn Princess Makes Sense (Analysis on Magical Mystery Cure)
I won't talk about how I feel about Magical Mystery Cure in this article, but if you are interested I wrote an article about my thoughts. Its called Why Twilight Becoming an Alicorn Princess Makes Sense (Analysis on Magical Mystery Cure)
 3. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna: Princess Luna has the ability to enter a pony's dreams ("I am the princess of the night, thus it is my duty to come into your dreams." -Princess Luna in Sleepless in Ponyville)
3. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna: Princess Luna has the ability to enter a pony's dreams ("I am the princess of the night, thus it is my duty to come into your dreams." -Princess Luna in Sleepless in Ponyville)
 Princess Celestia has access to some sort of astral plane. Princess Celestia is the one who told Twilight that is time for her to fulfill her destiny.
Princess Celestia has access to some sort of astral plane. Princess Celestia is the one who told Twilight that is time for her to fulfill her destiny.
 Both Luna and Celestia are aware of Twilight's destiny.
Both Luna and Celestia are aware of Twilight's destiny.
 4. Information/History About Equestria: Dark magic can be used as shown par Twilight and Princess Celestia (The Crystal Empire Part 1 and Part 2)
4. Information/History About Equestria: Dark magic can be used as shown by Twilight and Princess Celestia (The Crystal Empire Part 1 and Part 2)
 Mirror Pool found in the Everfree Forest which can be used to duplicate oneself. ("And into her own reflection she stared, uh, yearning for one whose reflection she shared, and solemnly sweared not to be scared, at the prospect of being doubly mared!"
Mirror Pool found in the Everfree Forest which can be used to duplicate oneself. ("And into her own reflection she stared, uh, yearning for one whose reflection she shared, and solemnly sweared not to be scared, at the prospect of being doubly mared!"
 The Alicorn Amulet is used to enchance a unicorn's powers. Magic such as age spells can only be used par advanced leveled unicorns. (Magic Duel)
The Alicorn Amulet is used to enchance a unicorn's powers. Magic such as age spells can only be used by advanced leveled unicorns. (Magic Duel)
 Saddle Arabia was talked about in Magic Duel.
Saddle Arabia was talked about in Magic Duel.
 Starswirl the Bearded left a journal with an unfinished spell. The completion of this spell made Twilight an alicorn.
Starswirl the Bearded left a journal with an unfinished spell. The completion of this spell made Twilight an alicorn.
 5. Villains: King Sombra ruled over the Crystal Empire and was defeated par the princesses a thousand years ago. He put a curse on the empire which was broken when the crystal cœur, coeur was returned.
5. Villains: King Sombra ruled over the Crystal Empire and was defeated by the princesses a thousand years ago. He put a curse on the empire which was broken when the crystal heart was returned.
 Trixie returned in Magic Duel to seek revenge, but ended up getting redemption.
Trixie returned in Magic Duel to seek revenge, but ended up getting redemption.
 Discord returned in Keep Calm and Flutter On and he's been reformed!
Discord returned in Keep Calm and Flutter On and he's been reformed!
 6. Music: The Crystal Empire - 3 songs: The Failure Song, The Success Song, and The Ballad of the Crystal Ponies
6. Music: The Crystal Empire - 3 songs: The Failure Song, The Success Song, and The Ballad of the Crystal Ponies
 One Bad Apple: Babs Seed
One Bad Apple: Babs Seed
 pomme Family Reunion: Raise This grange - The long awaited cidre fort, applejack Song
Apple Family Reunion: Raise This Barn - The long awaited Applejack Song
 Magical Mystery Cure: The Musical Episode with a total of seven songs including one with Celestia chant
Magical Mystery Cure: The Musical Episode with a total of seven songs including one with Celestia singing
 7. Shining Armor and Cadance: Both made a reappearance in the season premiere. Cadance and Shining rule the Crystal Empire which will be the suivant venue for the Equestria games. They were both present at Twilight's coronation.
7. Shining Armor and Cadance: Both made a reappearance in the season premiere. Cadance and Shining rule the Crystal Empire which will be the next venue for the Equestria games. They were both present at Twilight's coronation.
 8. Scootaloo Episode: The first Scootaloo episode was Sleepless in Ponyville. This episode is a camping episode as well as a nightmare episode.
8. Scootaloo Episode: The first Scootaloo episode was Sleepless in Ponyville. This episode is a camping episode as well as a nightmare episode.
 Winsome Falls - The last campsite from Sleepless in Ponyville which is composed of arc en ciel waterfalls.
Winsome Falls - The last campsite from Sleepless in Ponyville which is composed of rainbow waterfalls.
 In the episode it can be inferred that Scootaloo is in fact an orphan. However, that all changes when arc en ciel takes Scootaloo under her wing.
In the episode it can be inferred that Scootaloo is in fact an orphan. However, that all changes when Rainbow takes Scootaloo under her wing.
 10. Relationships: Spike and Twilight: They sing an adorable duet together and it is revealed that Spike's worst fear is Twilight not loving him anymore. Spike also is the hero in The Crystal Empire Part 2.
10. Relationships: Spike and Twilight: They sing an adorable duet together and it is revealed that Spike's worst fear is Twilight not loving him anymore. Spike also is the hero in The Crystal Empire Part 2.
 arc en ciel Dash and Scootaloo: In Sleepless in Ponyville, Scootaloo revealed that she wanted arc en ciel Dash to become her big sister and in the end of the episode she get's her wish.
Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo: In Sleepless in Ponyville, Scootaloo revealed that she wanted Rainbow Dash to become her big sister and in the end of the episode she get's her wish.
 CMC gained a new member Babs Seed, pomme Boom's cousin from Manehatten. CMC learned about bullying and strengthened their friendship because of it.
CMC gained a new member Babs Seed, Apple Boom's cousin from Manehatten. CMC learned about bullying and strengthened their friendship because of it.
 Fluttershy and Discord: In Keep Calm and Flutter On, the mane six are deemed with the task of reforming Discord and it worked. Discord reformed because he valued his friendship with Fluttershy.
Fluttershy and Discord: In Keep Calm and Flutter On, the mane six are deemed with the task of reforming Discord and it worked. Discord reformed because he valued his friendship with Fluttershy.
 Pewee, Spike, and Twilight: We learn in Just for Sidekicks that Spike had hatched Pewee and that Spike and Twilight had spent some time with Pewee. However, Spike decided to return Pewee to his parents.
Pewee, Spike, and Twilight: We learn in Just for Sidekicks that Spike had hatched Pewee and that Spike and Twilight had spent some time with Pewee. However, Spike decided to return Pewee to his parents.
 Spike, the pets, and the CMC: They all had lots of bonding time par going on a wild adventure in Just For Sidekicks.
Spike, the pets, and the CMC: They all had lots of bonding time by going on a wild adventure in Just For Sidekicks.
 Spike and Applejack: cidre fort, applejack saves Spike's life and so he believes that he must repay his debt to her. He then saves her and they agree that saving each other is just what Friends do.
Spike and Applejack: Applejack saves Spike's life and so he believes that he must repay his debt to her. He then saves her and they agree that saving each other is just what friends do.
 The Mane Six and their pets: The Mane Six care a lot about their pets and the pets care for them as well. So cute!
The Mane Six and their pets: The Mane Six care a lot about their pets and the pets care for them as well. So cute!
 Twilight and Celestia: Twilight and Celestia have a wonderful relationship as mentor and student. Celestia's Ballad also shows that Celestia and Twilight have a sort of mother-daughter relationship.
Twilight and Celestia: Twilight and Celestia have a wonderful relationship as mentor and student. Celestia's Ballad also shows that Celestia and Twilight have a sort of mother-daughter relationship.
 The Mane Six: Despite Twilight becoming a princess, the mane six still remain close and their friendship continues to grow par bringing out the best in each other.
The Mane Six: Despite Twilight becoming a princess, the mane six still remain close and their friendship continues to grow by bringing out the best in each other.
 Rarity and Cadance: In Games Ponies Play, Rarity helps Cadance do prepare for Cadance's meeting with the games inspector.
Rarity and Cadance: In Games Ponies Play, Rarity helps Cadance do prepare for Cadance's meeting with the games inspector.
 Thanks for reading! If toi liked this activity of predicting what will happen in season three, then check out my forum called Season 4 Bingo Game (Description in post)
Thanks for reading! If you liked this activity of predicting what will happen in season three, then check out my forum called Season 4 Bingo Game (Description in post)
posted by bluethunder25
OK, I already made an article about this, but I felt that I needed to write it again because I feel I must really get this subject off my chest again so everyone can understand it.

Now before anyone says anything, this is not a rant about my hate for Twilight, because I don't really hate her (not yet, anyway). She is a terrific character. This is rant about what she a dit to Sunset Shimmer in the crater after she defeated her at the end of the first Equestria Girls movie.

"You will never rule in Equestria. Any power toi may have had in this world is gone! Tonight, you've shown everyone who you...
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posted by Seanthehedgehog
Equestria. Have toi ever wondered about how some things in that world are how they are today? Well now, toi are about to find out. From having fun, in the park, to fighting crime, ou evil terrorists, this is the History of Equestria.

Episode 3: Railways

When most ponies decide to travel, ou send goods from one place to another, they rely on the train. Freight trains bring in goods, and supplies that ponies need, while passenger trains take ponies from one place to another.

One of Equestria's famous trains is the Friendship Express. It's the only modern passenger train to be powered par steam....
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posted by KotokoAihara
I know there's been a few articles about this, but I actually wanted to write an article about what I think about the movie. As most of my articles say, please do commentaire and like if toi so desire. However, your commentaires should be written in a way that is constructive and not meant to hurt ou insult others. So now I will start :)

So when I first heard about arc en ciel Rocks I wasn't very excited about it. I heard the "Shake Your Tail" song and I didn't like it. I also did not understand why they were doing a battle of the bands. However, once I saw the trailer with the villains then I understood...
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posted by _MockingJay_
The suivant jour at school, as Silver Tune and Snow Flake walked up the stairs to their lockers, everypony was staring at them. Some laughed, and others gasped.

Snow Flake: Ignore them. C'mon Tunes, lets go see if the new mare is here.
ST: *nods* Okay... Wait.
Snow Flake: What?
ST: Better not..
Snow Flake: What? Why?
ST: toi go. She'll probably hate me.
Snow Flake: *rolls eyes* Really?
ST: *nods* I'm serious. I'm suprised toi still don't hate me.
Snow Flake: Silver Tune, 'Hate' is a very strong word.
ST: I know.. I'm sorry..
Snow Flake: Don't be.

Silver Tune suddenly saw a brown mare walking down the stairs....
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 This is a little too hot for kids montrer if iv ever watched one.
This is a little too hot for kids show if iv ever watched one.
Right know I will touch base on the first question. why do stallions seam hormonal settle around mares who are exposed no clothing just as if the were naked. I don't know allot of guys who can stand around a naked female for five minuets without feeling funny so how do stallions fight the urge to at least not étoile, star at a mare down there especially when there a whoof distance crammed in all angles of them in a montrer ou a crowded area ant if suddenly they have to déplacer toi have to know ou you'll get face butted and punched
by an angry mare who thought toi where a perv plus there are scenes where...
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Ok so my fan fic will be done in big chapters so there will be around 5 in total maybe more. Please have a read though, I put quite a bit into this!

Twilight gazed upon the stars, she watched them flicker and twirl in the endless night sky. But as she watched one étoile, star caught her attention.
"Spike?" She called turning towards her faithful assistant, he was categorising her books.
"Yeah Twilight?" "Can toi get my telescope!" "Yeah yeah in a second"
"Now Spike!" Twilight stamped her hoof, "Ok geez!" Spike ran upstairs and came back in secondes cradling a fancy telescope in his claws.
"Here it is!"...
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cidre fort, applejack entered her Cottage,and when she stepped in,there was a Christmas Wonderland! There was electronical trains,fake snow,a big christmas tree,stockings,and more. "Uuuhh,ah really have to g-"Applejack was about to say something but Fluttershy said,"Don't toi just l’amour it! There are Snowman,Reindeer,stockings,candy canes,and Santa!" cidre fort, applejack couldn't stand it so her eyes turned red and she uncovered herself. "AAAAHHH! I HATE CHRISTMAS!"she slithered.

"W-w-what are y-y-you?"she trembled to say as she was stepping back. "No,ah am just Applejack,see?"Applejack said. Fluttershy ran away screaming....
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posted by Mylittlecute12
It was a dark and gloomy night, It was thundering louder than a Timber wolf. Twilight was studying as usual, Suddenly, Spike came dashing up to Twilight. Spike "exclaimed", A letter from the Princess! As Spike was getting his breath back he handed the letter to Twilight. Dear Twilight, come to Canterlot immediately, Also bring along your friends. Sincerely, Princess Celestia.
After Twilight read the letter, Twilight told her Friends to come to Canterlot with her. "Something Strange is going on" replied, Twilight. "Come on we gotta get going" exclaimed, arc en ciel Dash.
But things were not the same once they got to Canterlot.

To Be Continued.....
posted by Canada24
 (Only picture I could find.. For the sub stories, pair up)
(Only picture I could find.. For the sub stories, pair up)
*A FEW DAYS LATER*

Back in MOV Ponyville, Shydale was sitting alone in her shed, when suddenly somebody was knocking on the door from the other side.

"Stay outta mah shed!" Shydale cried, instead of simply answering the door.

"I will. I will. I just need to ask something?" Twilight said, from the other side.

"What is it purple guy? I have important, work related, duties in her" Shydale replied, even though all she was doing was sitting down drinking some tea.

"I'm sure toi do" Twilight said, still off view, and possible sarcasm in her voice.

"Anyway.. Have toi seen Spike, arc en ciel ou Pinkie? Nobody...
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posted by Seanthehedgehog
 Sunshine
Sunshine
Theme song: link

Seanthehedgehog presents

Horseshoe baie

The cast

Star Ponies

Ten Cents
Hercules
Warrior
Top Hat
OJ
Big Macintosh

Z-stack Ponies

Zorran
Zebedee
Zak
Zip
Zug

Ok, stop the musique

Episode 1

Sunshine

Things were going great in Horseshoe Bay. Everypony working in étoile, star Tugs, and Z-stacks were doing their best. Ten Cents however, felt like he had too much work to do.

Ten Cents: I'm always doing boring jobs, while toi get to do the real work.
Top Hat: It's not our fault toi can't be as good as us.
Warrior: I think he's as good as us.
OJ: I know he's as good as us.
Captain Star: And he is....
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