Editing Cinematic Adventures: The Wizard of Oz/Transcript (section)

== The Scarecrow ==
(Having officially made it out of the Munchkin territory, the Mane Six, Spike and Dorothy continued their trek along the Yellow Brick Road. They had already passed many mountain ranges, as they marched through fields of flowers toward the Emerald City. As they walked, they couldn’t help but recall their last encounter with the Wicked Witch and why she hates them so much.)

'''Applejack''': {Mentioned} Ah mean, it ain’t like we meant to hurt her sister. That there was just a freak accident.

'''Rarity''': We didn’t even cause the tornado or wanted to end up here. I cannot even begin to understand what she wants to get us.

'''Rainbow Dash''': If she knew what’s good for her, she’s stay away from us. We’ve defeated baddies ten times more dangerous than her.

(Every pony recalled their previous battles from the past. From Discord to Tirek, Chrysalis and Sombra, they were all dangerous in their own way. It’s true they only met this Witch once, not enough to know if she was just as bad as their old foes...or worse!)

'''Pinkie Pie''': {Excitedly} I think ole Greenie Meanie needs a big party! I’m talking multi-layer cake and party games...oh! Like ‘Pin the Tail on the Pony’! She’d have so much fun, she’ll forget about being mean and start having fun ‘Pinkie Pie’ style!

(Once again, the whole group turned toward the ‘Element of Laughter’ staring at her with that ‘seriously’ look. Pinkie just kept smiling, bouncing ahead. Spike, who had been riding on Twilight’s back the whole time, heard a growling sound. He looks down and noticed his little stomach rumbling.)

'''Spike''': {Moans} Man, I didn’t think I’d ever get this hungry. I haven’t eaten since we left Kansas!

'''Twilight Sparkle''': {Reassured} Don’t worry, Spike. I’m sure we’ll find some food once we find the nearest town or some place.

(But had Twilight actually been watching Spike, she would have noticed he wasn’t paying attention. His eyes lit up instantly having caught sight of the ruby slippers Dorothy was wearing. His mouth began to water, as he licked his scaly lips at the thought of how good they must taste. If there was even the slightest chance he’d have a taste at those crunchy gemstones, he’d take it. Eventually, Twilight did feel a drop of water on her shoulder like rain. But there wasn’t a cloud in the sky so it wasn’t raining. She turns over her shoulder and had just caught her little dragon friend eying Dorothy’s slippers.)

'''Spike''': {Yells} SPIKE!

(Twilight’s yell snapped Spiky back to reality, shaking his head rapidly.)

'''Spike''': Huh? What? What happened?

'''Twilight Sparkle''': Spike, don’t even think about it! The Wicked Witch wants those slippers badly and she’s mad at us already. You eat those slippers we may as well be going to the Emerald City in a casket.

(The baby dragon grumbled, folding his claws with a huff. But of course, Twilight was right as usual especially when it was important. Still, Twilight could notice Spike was finding it difficult to ignore the grumbling of his stomach. If his face didn’t give it away, seeing him rub his rumbling stomach like massaging an ache longing to be filled put pity in her eyes.)

'''Twilight Sparkle''': You know, Spike, while I was collecting ingredients for Zecora, I happened to find something you might like. I was saving it for later, but...here you go.

(Twilight immediately pulls out a huge, red ruby from her saddlebag presenting it to Spike. The baby dragon’s eyes immediately perked up, as he snatched the gem away and stuffed it into his mouth.)

'''Spike''': {Mumbles} Phank woo.

(Twilight giggled, as she gently ruffled the scales on her number one assistant’s head with her hoof. Eventually, the group came upon a cornfield, the talk stalks stretching for miles. But the corn itself wasn’t the major detail they noticed: The Yellow Brick Road split into three separate directions. There were now four paths going North, East, South, and West, the latter of which they just came from.)

'''Dorothy Gale''': {Confused} Follow the Yellow Brick Road? Follow the Yellow...?

(Every pony stopped at the crossing point for the Yellow Brick Road, searching all the directions. But none of them knew for sure which way would lead them to Emerald City.)

'''Rainbow Dash''': {Grumbled} Well, this is just great!

'''Applejack''': {Agreed} I reckon we should’ve asked for a map.

'''Twilight Sparkle''': Now which way do we go?

(Just then, Pinkie bounced up and down, reaching her hoof high in the air.)

'''Pinkie Pie''': Ooh! Ooh! I know! I know! Pick me! Pick me!

'''Twilight Sparkle''': {Sighs} Yes, Pinkie?

'''Pinkie Pie''': Um...actually, could you excuse me one moment?

(As if the story itself froze, Pinkie Pie seems to jump into a new paragraph. She looks up toward the sky.)

'''Pinkie Pie''': {Sing-song} Oh...Mr. Author! {Normal} Can you please tell us the way to Emerald City?

'''Narrator''': Sorry Pinkie, but you know I can’t do that.

'''Pinkie Pie''': Aw! Come on, Mr. Author why not?!

'''Narrator''': My job as the narrator is to follow the story as closely as possible and observe how you would react to certain scenarios. I cannot interfere under any circumstances.

'''Pinkie Pie''': But you write the story, silly. Can’t you just type a few words and just ‘poof’ us into the Emerald City?

'''Narrator''': I could... I would... I should... But I won’t. If I did that, this would be the shortest FanFic in online history. There’d be no point to writing this story at all.

'''Pinkie Pie''': You are such a party pooper, sometimes!

'''Narrator''': Pinkie, don’t be that way... Look, if you can just go along with what I have in mind for the story it’ll be a big help. I’ll even throw in a big party for later at my place with cake...lots of music...

'''Pinkie Pie''': {Shouts} YOU’RE NOT THROWING ANY MORE PARTIES!!! I’ve just cleaned up the last one!

'''Narrator''': {Calls out} Oh no, no, no, no! Of course not! Heh-heh...just kidding! {Pause, then whispers} Look, I’m already delaying this chapter enough as it is. We’ll talk about this later. Okay?

'''Pinkie Pie''': {Giggles} Okie-dokie-lokie!

(In an instant, Pinkie bounces back into the scene while every pony else faced her wide-eyed and confused.)

'''Pinkie Pie''': {Smiles} I’m back!

'''Dorothy Gale''': Uh Pinkie, what just happened? And who were you just talking to?

'''Pinkie Pie''': Hmm...no one important.

'''Rainbow Dash''': Okay seriously, does any pony know which way to go around here?

'''???''': Pardon me, that way’s a very nice way.

(The group turns toward where the voice came from, only to quickly realize however no one was around. The only thing besides them in this cornfield was a Scarecrow, raised above the stalks of corns by means of the pole stuck up to its back pointing east. Its head was a small sack stuffed with straws with painted eyes, a mouth and a brown nose representing a face. An old, pointed black hat perched on his head, and the rest of the figure was a green suit, worn and faded, which had also been stuffed with straw. On the feet were some old boots, such as every man wore around the time Dorothy came from.)

'''Dorothy Gale''': Who said that?

'''Toto''': {Barks at the Scarecrow} 

(Fluttershy noticed Toto barking toward the Scarecrow. She walked up toward the little dog, leaning toward him.)

'''Fluttershy''': What’s that, Toto?

(The dog barked at her, as the Yellow Pegasus nods her head understandingly. Of course, given that Fluttershy can understand the language of all creatures this wasn’t too difficult.)

'''Spike''': What’s he saying, Fluttershy?

'''Fluttershy''': He says the Scarecrow was the one who said something.

(For a moment, every pony looked at each other silently. Then they immediately burst out laughing, while Fluttershy just stood there blinking.)

'''Applejack''': {Chuckles} Good one, Fluttershy. Now that’s a real knee slapper.

'''Spike''': But it’s still possible, isn’t it?

'''Dorothy Gale''': Don’t be silly, Spike. Scarecrows don’t talks.

'''The Scarecrow''': It’s pleasant down that way, too.

(They turn back toward the Scarecrow, only this time he’s not pointing toward the northernmost direction. They all froze, with a slight twinge of fear.)

'''Rainbow Dash''': {Whispers} Uh... Not to sound c-crazy. But w-wasn’t he pointing the other way?

'''Dorothy Gale''': Why yes, Rainbow Dash. I think he was.

'''The Scarecrow''': Of course, people do go both ways.

(They turn back just in time to see the Scarecrow point both north and east, left and right, simultaneously. All their collective mouths dropped to the ground, as they slowly approached this surprising spectacle.)

'''Dorothy Gale''': Why you did say something, didn’t you?

(The Scarecrow shook his head ‘no’ rapidly, but quickly smiled and nodded his head ‘yes’. Fluttershy gasped and hid behind Rarity, while every pony else looked on in shock and wonder.)

'''Applejack''': Well ah’ll be a chimera’s Great Aunt Fanny. {Smiles} You really are talkin’!”

'''Twilight Sparkle''': This is incredible! Some pony must have cast a spell upon this Scarecrow, granting him communication skills and a personality

(The Scarecrow was about to say something, thought for a moment and then shook his head.)

'''The Scarecrow''': Nope. {Smiles} I was just stuffed and sewn together one day, next thing I know I’m left up here. I’ve been talking ever since.

'''Dorothy Gale''': Are you doing that on purpose, or can’t you make up your mind?

'''The Scarecrow''': That’s the trouble. I can’t make up my mind. I haven’t got a brain, only straw.

(To prove his point, The Scarecrow lifts his hat a bit revealing a bit of straw sticking out of his head.)

'''Rarity''': {Curiously} Not to sound rude or anything dear. But if you have no brain, then how are you able to speak?

'''Rainbow Dash''': {Suspiciously} Yeah, how are you talking anyway?

(The Scarecrow thought for a moment, and then shrugged.)

'''The Scarecrow''': I don’t know. But some people without brains do an awful lot of talking don’t they?

'''Spike''': {Chuckles} Ha, guess he got there Rainbow Dash.

'''Rainbow Dash''': {Glares} Watch it, pipsqueak!

(The baby dragon in question hid himself in Twilight’s mane fearfully. Meanwhile, Dorothy and the others smiled at the friendly Scarecrow.)

'''Dorothy Gale''': Well, we haven’t really met properly, have we?

'''The Scarecrow''': Why, no. 

(Dorothy gives a curtsy, while the ponies all bow their heads.)

'''Dorothy Gale, Spike, and the Mane 6''': How do you do? 

'''The Scarecrow''': How do you do?

'''Dorothy Gale''': Very well, thank you.

'''The Scarecrow''': Oh, I’m not feeling at all well. You see, it’s very tedious being stuck up here all day long with a pole up your back.

(Fluttershy gasps and flew up toward the Scarecrow. She peers behind him to see nailed right along the post, unable to get anywhere.)

'''Fluttershy''': {Sympathized} Oh, you poor thing. That must feel terribly uncomfortable.

'''Applejack''': Well, can’t ya’ll just get on down?

'''The Scarecrow''': Down? No, you see, I’m, well, I’m...

(Before the Scarecrow can finish, Dorothy and the others immediately approach the post.)

'''Rarity''': Oh pfft, no need to fret, darling. We’ll gladly help you down.

'''The Scarecrow''': Oh, that’s very kind of you. Very kind.

(Dorothy began looking around the back, trying to find a way to get the poor Scarecrow down.)

'''Dorothy Gale''': Well, oh dear, I don’t quite see how I can-

'''The Scarecrow''': Of course, I’m not bright about doing things, but if you’ll just bend the nail down in the back, maybe I’ll slip off and...

'''Dorothy Gale''': Oh yes!

(Dorothy did just as the Scarecrow suggests: Bending the nail down causing the Scarecrow to fall off the post and landing on the ground. The impact causes him to lose some of his stuffing.)

'''The Scarecrow''': Whoops! Ha-ha, there goes some of me again.

(Dorothy and the ponies, meanwhile, couldn’t help but look concerned.)

'''Dorothy Gale''': Does it hurt you?

'''The Scarecrow''': Oh no, I just keep picking it up and put it back in again.

(The Scarecrow stuffs the straw back through his chest, laughing as he stands back on his own two feet.)

'''The Scarecrow''': My, it’s good to be free!

(The Scarecrow whiles around and about, but in doing so falls over the cornfield fence. Dorothy screams at the sight, immediately rushing toward the fallen Scarecrow, as the other ponies follow.)

'''The Scarecrow''': Did I scare you?

'''Dorothy Gale''': No, no, I just thought you hurt yourself.

'''The Scarecrow''': But I didn’t scare you?

'''Dorothy Gale''': No, of course not.

'''The Scarecrow''': I didn’t think so.

(Twilight and the others approach the Scarecrow, sitting beside him as Twilight places a hoof on his straw shoulder.)

'''Twilight Sparkle''': Don’t feel too bad, Scarecrow. We don’t scare too easily.

'''Applejack''': ’Except for Fluttershy here. 

'''Fluttershy''': {Defended} I-I-I do not s-scare easily!

'''Rainbow Dash''': Come on, Flutters. You get scared when the wind blows!”

(Fluttershy didn’t find it funny at all, shrinking down in shame.)

'''Rarity''': Oh now really, Rainbow Dash. There’s no need to tease Fluttershy that way.

'''Twilight Sparkle''': Rarity’s right, every pony is afraid of something.

(Just then, a crow flew up and lands upon Scarecrow’s shoulder and starts picking at his stuffing.)

'''The Scarecrow''': {Shouts} Boo! Scat! Boo! (But it’s no use. The crow completely ignores the Scarecrow’s attempt to scare him. It just grabs a piece of his hat, before flying off squawking as if the little bird was mocking him.) You see, I can’t even a scare a crow! The come from miles around just to eat in my field and laugh in my face! Oh, I’m a failure, because I haven’t got a brain.

(Dorothy, the ponies, and even Spike couldn’t help but feel bad for the poor straw man. After all, the whole purpose of a Scarecrow is to keep the corn fields crow free and to hear them flapping along just to taunt him made them all feel bad.)

'''Twilight Sparkle''': Well, even if you did somehow manage to have a brain, what would you do if you had one?

'''The Scarecrow''': Do? Why if I had a brain I could...

(The Scarecrow’s face lit up brightly, as he began to sing.)

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(Dorothy, the ponies and Spike watch as during the Scarecrow’s song he starts dancing around and about. He starts to whirl and jig, at one point falling onto his knees. The ponies and Dorothy reach to help, till Scarecrow holds a hand saying ‘stop’ and lifts himself back, with a twirl. He starts twirling round and round, that he nearly loses his step and starts hopping backward down the road. Fluttershy and Pinkie quickly follow The Scarecrow, managing to get behind him and stop him from falling. The Scarecrow soon dances forward, with Pinkie copying his moves down the street, even Fluttershy gets into it in a cute way. The Scarecrow even dances toward the cornfield, falling over the fence, and then rolls back under it as the girls and Spike rush in to help. He sits himself onto the curb of the road while he feels about his coat. Dorothy and Twilight point to some of his straw on the road. Just then, a crow flies onto the scene and lands near the straw, which causes the Scarecrow to quiver in fear as his friends try to comfort him. The crow picks up the straw and flies off over the cornfield, as Dorothy, the Scarecrow and the girls watch from the fence.)

'''Applejack''': {Shouts} Hey, give that back you ole’ buzzard!

(The Scarecrow dances back to right along the road, as Dorothy and the others rush to him, stops him in his tracks and points out toward the Crow, which lands in the cornfield.)

'''Rainbow Dash''': Don’t worry, we’ll get it back! “Hop on, Spike!

(Spike makes his way onto Rainbow’s back. Dorothy and Twilight look concern, but Scarecrow assures the girls they’ve got this. Rainbow bends down and wiggles her hips as she and the Scarecrow get ready. Spike holds onto Dash’s mane tight as the Scarecrow and Rainbow dances forward, gaining momentum and makes a big jump over the cornfield with Rainbow flapping her wings.)

'''Rainbow Dash''': {Shouts} TALLY HO! (Scarecrow and Rainbow Dash, with Spike on her back, pile into the cornfield sending several crows scattering through the corn, as Dorothy and the others run forward to the fence overlooking the crazy scene.) Go on! Beat it! Pick on some pony your own size!

'''Applejack''': {Shouts} Yeehaw! Get ‘er done, Dash!

(The Scarecrow searches through the corn stalks and then points to Rainbow Dash toward one direction. He bends down, finds his straw and stuffs it back into his coat. With a nod, the Scarecrow and Rainbow Dash soar over the field onto the road, as Dorothy and the others wave to him. The Scarecrow lands onto the Yellow Brick Road and begins to dance again, doing a series of splits.)

'''Rarity''': My, you’re a limber one, Mr. Scarecrow!

'''The Scarecrow''': Gee thanks!

(Meanwhile, back in the cornfield, Spike was brushing past the stalks trying to reunite with the group. Just then, he accidentally bumps into a pumpkin, causing it to roll onto the Yellow Brick Road.)

'''Spike''': Oops!

(Spike rushes out and tries to stop the pumpkin, but can’t keep up with his short legs. The pumpkin rolls forward, right in between the Scarecrow’s legs! The impact hits the Scarecrow, launching him high into the air, as Dorothy and the others look on frightened.)

'''Pinkie Pie''': {Shouts}  Don’t worry, girls! I got him! I got him!

(Eventually, the Scarecrow falls back toward the road and ends up running along the Yellow Brick pathway. The Scarecrow finds himself dancing forward, bumping into one side of the fence, and then bouncing from that to the fence on the other side of the road. Back and forth, left fence and right fence, heads turning from one side to the next, so on and so forth! Eventually, the Scarecrow runs right past Dorothy and her friends falling through another fence which breaks under his weight. The Scarecrow sits up, looks about blinking his eyes wondering ‘What happened’. Dorothy and the others were about to help him, when something incredible happens. The Scarecrow gets back up and the fence fixes itself back into place as if time was going backwards. Magic or no, it was astounding for the ponies and Spike as the Scarecrow bounces off the sides of the fence only backwards. Finally, after The Scarecrow bounces off the last fence rail, he starts dancing forward and sings to Dorothy. With those final lyrics, The Scarecrow plops onto the floor after some straw fell from his coat. Every pony clapped their hooves, or in Spike’s case his ‘claws’, for such a wonderful performance.)

'''Applejack''': Well that there’s what ah’d call a scary performance! That’d put any ol’ Scarepony back home tah shame! 

'''Rainbow Dash''': Totally! Even Tirek and Chrysalis would be scared silly, they’d never set foot in Equestria again.

(Dorothy kneels by the Scarecrow, helping him put back some of the straw into his chest.)

'''Dorothy Gale''': Wonderful! Why if our Scarecrow back in Kansas could do that, the crows’d be scared to pieces. 

'''The Scarecrow''': They would?

'''Dorothy Gale''': Um-hmm.

'''The Scarecrow''': Where’s Kansas?

'''Twilight Sparkle''': Kansas is where Dorothy lives, but my friends and I come from Equestria, very far from here and there. It’s kind of a different land entirely, but it’s home.

'''The Scarecrow''': Where’s Equestria?

'''Rarity''': It’s a long story, darling. Trust me.

'''Pinkie Pie''': The Narrators would probably be able to explain where Equestria is. But they’re not exactly great at conversation.

(The Scarecrow scratches his head, more confused than before. Spike just pats his shoulder.)

'''Spike''': Don’t ask, buddy. Just don’t...

'''Dorothy Gale''': We want to get back home so badly we’re going all the way to Emerald City to get the Wizard of Oz to help us. 

'''The Scarecrow''': You’re all going to see a Wizard?

(Every pony nods in unison. Then it seemed an imaginary light-bulb went off in Scarecrow’s non-existent brain, but nevertheless a thought came to him.)

'''The Scarecrow''': Do you think if I went with you, this Wizard would give me some brains?

(The ponies, Spike and Dorothy all faced each other, wondering the same thing. If this wizard is really as great as everyone said he is, then that may be a good possibility. Still...)

'''Dorothy Gale''': I couldn’t say. {Shook her head}

'''Rainbow Dash''': Beats being nailed on a pole all day long. 

'''Fluttershy''': Or feeling insecure for not scaring crows.

'''Spike''': But even if he didn’t, you’d be no worse off than you are now. 

'''The Scarecrow''': Yes. That’s true.

'''Applejack''': It probably ain’t a good idea if he comes along. We got a Wicked Ole Witch mad at us and we all don’t want ya’ll gettin’ in no trouble.

'''The Scarecrow''': Witch? Huh! I’m not afraid of a witch! I’m not afraid of anything!

'''Twilight Sparkle''': {Argues} Every pony is scared of something. There must be something you’re afraid of.

(Scarecrow looks around, then behind him and back to the group. He gestures them all to lean in, which they did.)

'''The Scarecrow''': {Whispers} Except a lighted match.

'''Dorothy Gale''': I don’t blame you for that.

'''Applejack''': Me neither, fire and straw generally don’t mix well.

'''Twilight Sparkle''': So you’d best be careful, Spike. We don’t want you blowing fire if he gets caught in between.

'''Spike''': {Assures} I’ll keep that in mind.

'''The Scarecrow''': But I’d face a whole box full of them for the chance of getting some brains. (Feeling the group still wasn’t convinced, the Scarecrow is practically on his knees imploring them to reconsider.) Look, I won’t be any trouble, because I don’t eat a thing, and I can’t manage things because I don’t think,” He pleaded. “Won’t you take me with you?”

(Dorothy and the ponies, even Spike, felt bad for this Scarecrow. All his life, if any at all, he felt like a disappointment and failure. It’s clear all he ever wants is a chance to be smart, if only so he’d feel less of a loser than he sets himself to be. So the decision was pretty unanimous.)

'''Dorothy Gale, The Mane 6, and Spike''': Why, of course we will!

(Thrilled, Scarecrow cheers and jumps in the air. Then, he lifts the little ponies and little dragon in a tight embrace.)

'''The Scarecrow''': {Cheers} Hooray! We’re off to see a Wizard!

(The ponies and Spike groan from the tight squeeze Scarecrow gave.)

'''Rainbow Dash''': {Wheezes} Boy, for a sack of hay he sure is strong.

'''Pinkie Pie''': I love this! 

'''Rarity''': {Coughs} This certainly isn’t starting off very well. 

'''The Scarecrow''': Oh, I’ll try! Really, I will.

(The Scarecrow places them back on the ground, while he himself stumbles to keep himself balanced. This gave the ponies and Spike time to catch their breath, while Applejack bent so far backward she heard a loud ‘crack’ coming from her spine. But she rubs it off like it’s nothing, as she regroups with Dorothy and the others.)

'''Dorothy Gale''': To Oz?

'''The Scarecrow''': To Oz!

'''The Mane 6 and Spike''': To Oz!

(And so, Dorothy, the ponies, Spike, and now the Scarecrow, skip their way down the Yellow Brick Road going east into the forest onward towards the Emerald City once again.)
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