Cinematic Adventures: The Wizard of Oz/Transcript
This is the transcript of Cinematic Adventures: Wizard of Oz.
The Journey Begins
(The sun shines high over the land of Equestria, as another day continued on the same as it did each and every day. Every morning, Princess Celestia would raise the sun and each and every night she would lower it. Meanwhile, her sister and co-ruler of Equestria, Princess Luna, would raise the moon. There was no doubt that Equestria was beautiful at this hour.)
(Today, however, Twilight Sparkle was not looking up toward the bright light of her teacher’s sun. The only thing the alicorn could see was dense forest and darkness that usually many ponies would see when walking through the Everfree Forest. The little purple alicorn trotted down the narrow path between the assortment of dark trees and brush of the massive forest. As she strolled, she kept looking over her shoulder every few minutes keeping an eye open for the creatures that are known to inhabit the forest. After the experience that she and her friends had with manticores, chimera, and all the other creatures that this forest had to offer, Twilight wasn't leaving anything to chance.)
(The main reason she was out here in the first place was to gather ingredients for a potion that she was working on with Zecora. All Twilight had to go with was a map, which floated with a magic aura through her magic.)
Twilight: Ok, so if the directions Zecora gave me are correct, the last of the ingredients should be in this area. Now where could they… WHOA!!!
(Twilight was so occupied looking over the map that she took no notice of where she was going and tripped over something. She picked herself off the forest floor with a small pile of dirt on top of her head and shook it off quickly.)
Twilight: Well that hurt.
(Twilight turned around and saw what she fell over. What she saw looked quite strange: A large dark grey square, a confusing sight to the purple Princess. She slowly approached it, as cautiously as possible in case it was dangerous. She slowly reached out her hoof and tapped the thing before quickly retracting her hoof. Seeing that nothing happened, she concentrated her magic to levitate the object and set it gently against a tree for a better look. The other side of the device, which she didn’t see before, had a reflective screen.)
(It was then that she knew what this thing was, having seen a few before when she visited the human version of their world. A television, as it was called.)
(From what she had seen in the other world, a television was a device that showed moving pictures that were called ‘shows’. She never partook of it that much, always preferring a good book any day. It seemed very strange that one of these devices were here in their world. Even more strange that it was just randomly in the Everfree Forest.)
(Twilight scratched her head with her hoof trying to figure out why this device was here and where it came from. Ultimately, she couldn’t understand and decided it was probably better to take it back to her castle for some tests.)
Twilight: I guess Zecora’s potion will have to wait.
(Lifting the television with her magic, Twilight strolled back through the direction she came. Soon enough, the princess made her way out of the Everfree Forest. As she walked out of the dense foliage, she passed by Fluttershy’ cottage and noticed the butter yellow Pegasus watering her flowers.)
Fluttershy: Oh look at all of you, so beautiful I could almost cry.
(Twilight, having heard and seen this display, couldn’t help but giggle.)
Twilight: Hi, Fluttershy!
(Fluttershy looked up from her gardening and smiled brightly at her friend while waving her hoof. She dropped her watering can and ran over to Twilight.)
Fluttershy: Hi Twilight! Did everything go alright in the Everfree Forest?
Twilight: Not exactly, it was going alright for a while before I found this. {To the TV she found}
Fluttershy noticed the device and squeaked in fear, having never seen something like it before. She quickly leapt behind a flower bench before slowly poking her shaking head out.
Fluttershy: {Fearfully stuttered} W-W-What is t-that? Is it d-d-dangerous?
Twilight: No, I don’t think it is. I’m just taking this back to my castle to do some tests.
(Fluttershy slowly made her way out from the flower bench and motion towards Twilight and the television. The object shook aggressively as Twilight tried to maintain her focus to keep it in midair. Fluttershy shut her eyes tightly as she reached a hoof out and touched the device. Twilight shook her head but smiled.)
Twilight: It’s alright Fluttershy, it’s not going to hurt you.
(Fluttershy opened her eyes slightly but still looked scared.)
Fluttershy: Are you sure?
(Twilight smiled brightly and nodded to her friend. Fluttershy released her breath, which she didn’t even realize she was holding.)
Twilight: Look Fluttershy, I need you to do me a little favor.
Fluttershy: Ok. What do I have to do?
Twilight: I need you to round up the others and meet me at the castle. I’ll explain everything there.
Fluttershy: You got it.
(Twilight loved her shy yet reliable friend. The little Pegasus was always so scared of everything, yet she was always there when they need her. Twilight smiled as she continued on back to her castle.)
(Finally arriving at her castle, she walked inside and was immediately met by her assistant and best friend Spike. The little purple dragon wore a small white cleaning apron and held a broom and dustpan as he approached his friend. Since they day Spike hatched and lived with Twilight, they’ve shared a tight brotherly-sisterly bond that’s lasted for many years.)
Spike: Hey Twilight! I just cleaned the kitchen, the library, and the grand hallway. Can I have a gem now please?!
(Twilight giggled at the cuteness of her assistant, the little dragon begging with his best puppy-dog eye expression. She reached into her saddlebag, pulling out a big red gem. She handed it to Spike who eagerly chomped away at the tasty treat.)
Twilight: There you go Spike, but I need your help with something else.
Spike: {Muffled} Whiff what?
(The dragon’s cheeks were full of gem bits. Twilight giggled again, before getting serious.)
Twilight: I need you to go down to the lab and grab me some wire and a large metal frame. Bring it to the library, if you please.
(Spike nodded as he kept chomping away at his gem, strolling out of the grand hall and down the hall to one of the labs. Twilight, meanwhile, took the television to the library. She set it down against her desk and grabbed a few books off the shelves. At that moment, the library door burst open and a pink ball zoomed into the library.)
(CRASH! Before Twilight could react, the pink ball slammed into the princess. Twilight groaned from her spot on the ground and looked up to see the crazy blue eyes of her party friend Pinkie Pie.)
Pinkie Pie: Pinkie Pie is here; so let the party begin!
(Pinkie pulled out her confetti cannon and fired it all over the room until the whole library was covered in confetti. She then pulled out party hats and put one on her own head and the other atop of Twilight’s now messy mane.)
Twilight: Um Pinkie…
Pinkie Pie: Yes Twilight? {Her eyes flutter}
Twilight: {Groans} Can you please get off of me?
Pinkie Pie: Okie dokie lokie!!!
(Pinkie got off of Twilight, who proceeded to stand up and shake herself off. She fixed her mane and looked back to her friend who still had a huge smile on her face.)
Twilight: Pinkie, I’ve told you time after time to please stop running into me.
Pinkie Pie: Sorry Twilight! But when Fluttershy told us all that we had to get here right away I ran so fast I couldn’t stop. I figured you were throwing a huge surprise party, so I ran here at super Pinkie speed!
(As Pinkie excitedly explained herself, Rarity and Applejack made their way into the library. Applejack looked like a complete mess.)
Applejack: Yep and we tried to stop her. I'd even tried my lasso to slow her down, but she just pulled me along like a carriage!
(Applejack cracked her neck with a groan, which made Rarity cringe.)
Rarity: Darling, I truly wish you wouldn’t do that. It is so unbelievably gross and not to mention unladylike.”
(Applejack just rolled her eyes at the comment, not rewarding that with a comment.)
(Just then, a sound could be heard outside causing Twilight to face the window. Before her eyes, a projectile headed straight towards her at top speed. She gasped and ducked out of the way as a cyan blue figure zoomed through window.)
(CRASH! The blue ball rushed head-first into a stack of books. Every pony faced the pile of books as Rainbow Dash’s head popped out. The Pegasus was dazed from the crash landing, but otherwise is okay.)
Rainbow Dash: Hey guys! I got here as fast as I could.
Twilight: {Remarked} Clearly.
(At that moment, Spike and Fluttershy walked into the library. The little dragon held a bunch of wiring, while Fluttershy brought the metal frame.)
Spike: We’ve got the stuff, Twilight.
(The little dragon looked around the room and his jaw fell to the floor. Before his eyes, there was confetti everywhere and a whole bunch of books strewn on the floor. He dropped the wiring and then fell to his knees before crawling to the middle of the library.)
Spike: {Grimaced} Oh come on! I spent all morning cleaning this room!
(The poor dragon fell face-first into the ground, pounding the floor with his claw. Twilight gently placed a hoof over his shoulder comforting the little guy.)
Twilight: It’s ok Spike, you did a really good job and I appreciate it. We’ll clean it up after we’re finished. Why don’t you take a break?
(Spike lifted his head off the ground and smiled.)
Spike: Thanks Twilight.
(Spike gave her a thumbs up.)
(Sighing, the dragon passed out on the ground from exhaustion.)
Rarity: Oh Spikey-Wikey.
Applejack: So wut in tarnation is all this about Twilight?
(Twilight gestured them all to the television set and began to explain.)
Twilight: I found this in the Everfree Forest. It’s called a television; I came across these things from my travels in the human dimension. I know most ponies have never seen one before so basically it’s a device that when turned on it shows moving pictures.
(Pinkie’s face lit up as she approached the device.)
Pinkie Pie: Oooooooh! That sounds superty duperty Coolio! Can I try? Huh?! Can I?! Can I?! Can I?! Can I?!
Twilight: No, Pinkie, we can’t try anything until we get it hooked up. Besides, we need to run a few tests just to make sure it works.
(Using her magic Twilight took both the wiring and the metal frame proceeding to assemble them together. Within minutes, she had the metal frame positioned to keep the television in place as the wires were sticking out all over.)
Twilight: Now, the only way this thing will work is with electricity. So Rarity, I’m going to need your help.
(The white unicorn nodded and made her way toward Twilight. Twilight hooked the wires to her own horn and Rarity’s. The two used their magic to spark electricity into the machine until it started to flicker and eventually turn on the static. The other ponies observed with bewilderment at the device.)
Applejack: It’s remarkable!
Pinkie Pie: It’s stupendous!
Fluttershy: It’s so…strange.
Rainbow Dash: {Sneered} It’s boring! Where are the moving pictures?”
Twilight: It hasn’t been properly tested, Rainbow. I’ll need to make some adjustments. When I’m finished, we’ll hopefully be able to see something.
(All of a sudden, the television started to spark and sputter. Everyone looked in shock and feared it was going to overload on power and explode. As the television continues to sputter, Spike eventually came to and made his way over to the group.)
Spike: What did I miss?
(Just then, a large green vortex opened up out of nowhere. Like a giant vacuum, it proceeds to suck nearly every object in the room… Including the pony group and baby dragon. Every pony did their best to hold onto something, even Spike’s claws scratched against the floor. But the vortex was so powerful, they couldn’t hold on. Finally, all the ponies and the little dragon lost their grip and were sucked inside, screaming at the top of their lungs flying into the unknown. And as quickly as the portal appeared, the portal was gone until all there was in the room was the mysterious black box.)
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Kansas
(This was the only thing that could be seen by the group, as they fell into the seemingly endless void. They were falling for what felt like hours, which in reality was only a minute or two. The darkness was so great that they couldn’t even see one another as they continued to fall. Within another moment, another portal opened, the ponies and dragon crashing with a harsh landing upon the ground. Every pony groaned in pain from the impact before sitting up. Twilight shook off the dizziness to clear her vison before breaking the silence.)
Twilight Sparkle: Is every pony alright?
Rainbow Dash: I’m good here.
Rarity: We’re fine.
(Fluttershy merely nodded.)
Applejack: A little sore but ah’m just dandy.
Pinkie Pie: Us too.
(Seeing her friends were okay, Twilight smiles with relief watching every pony stand on their legs and shook themselves off. As their vision started coming back, they could make out a bit of the landscape of where they ended up. They could see grassy plains for miles and miles on end, even a few farms in the distance. There was one thing though, once they noticed it, which cause them to gasp in shock. There was no color!)
(No color could be seen on anything at all. The only color everything had was a tan beige color, some darker than others but nothing else. Every pony looked around frantically trying to see if maybe their vision was still fuzzy but no matter how hard they tried, the color never came back at all.)
The Mane 6 and Spike: AHHHH!!!
(Twilight jumped back and faced Rarity, the one pony who screamed and soon noticed why. Not only was there no color on the landscape before them...the ponies, and Spike himself, had no trace of color on their frames.)
(All the ponies and the little dragon looked at themselves, noticing the display. No purple, no blue, no orange, no anything. Many of them shared concerned, frightened looks on their faces as they kept looking amongst themselves and their surroundings.)
Rainbow Dash: What in pony feathers is going on here?!
Rarity: Twilight! How could this have happened!?
Twilight Sparkle: I have no idea!
(The only one that seemed to be having any fun whatsoever in this situation was Pinkie. Instead of looking scared, she was rather intrigued.)
Pinkie Pie: This is so weird but also very cool, I guess since I’m not pink anymore I can’t be called Pinkie anymore. Maybe now I can be called Sandy because of the sandy color! {Laughs}
(Every pony else just rolled their eyes.)
Rainbow Dash: So what do we do now? We have no idea where we are or what’s going on here and the color seemed to just magically disappear!
Spike: I think the television had something to do with this.
(The others looked at him with a ‘no kidding’ look and he just scratched the back of his head and looked away. As he looked away, he noticed something moving off in the distance.)
Spike: Hey guys, look over there!
(The others faced Spike’s direction, as he pointed toward the distance and soon they all saw it. It was a large bipedal creature walking on two legs. Clearly from the slender frame of the creature they knew it was a female. She wore a white shirt with short puffy sleeves that stopped after her shoulders and a light-blue gingham dress. She also had two braided pigtails and black shoes. Following alongside her was a small brown terrier dog that stayed by her side as she ran down the country road.)
Applejack: What is that thing?
(Fluttershy poked her head out from behind the orange earth pony, who didn’t even know she was there.)
Fluttershy: I-I-Is it d-dangerous?
(Twilight looked in astonishment for she knew exactly what this thing was.)
Twilight Sparkle: No Fluttershy, I don’t think it is. That’s a human. I remember traveling to the human dimension of our world and they looked just like that!
Rainbow Dash: Maybe we should catch up to her and find out what’s going on.
(Every pony nodded, but then it occurred to them.)
Twilight Sparkle: We should be careful. She might find our presence very scary.
Pinkie Pie: But we’re ponies, Twilight. Every creature knows that not all ponies are ‘dangerous’.
Rainbow Dash: Well ‘most’ of them.
Twilight Sparkle: True, but do you think she’s ever seen a pony with horns on their foreheads? Or ponies with wings sprouting out of our backs?
Pinkie Pie: Oooh…good point.
Rarity: {Interjected} Then how are we possibly going to follow without her noticing us?
(Twilight looked at their surroundings seeking anything worthy of a disguise or camouflage. She noticed some rather tall grass, possibly grain stalks, alongside the dirt path that the girl was rushing past.)
Twilight Sparkle: Ok guys, here’s the plan. We’ll hide in that tall grass over there and follow her slowly. Make sure to stay hidden and move quickly and quietly.
(Every pony nodded and crouched down low as they made their way over towards the grass. They quietly snuck in and found themselves covered by the vegetation well enough to not be seen. As the girl continued walking along with her dog, the ponies and dragon followed them at a decent distance. Eventually, they stopped as the girl paused for a moment to look path, as if she was looking out for somebody… Or something.)
???: She isn’t coming yet, Toto. Did she hurt you? She tried to didn’t she?
(The girls and Spike watched quietly as she cradled the dog, Toto, in her arms. Just as they were about to question what was going on…snap!)
(In that one instant, everything seemed to freeze. The ponies, Spike, even the girl walking, all had a look of fear on their faces. The ponies and Spike turned toward the source of the noise and saw that Pinkie had accidentally stepped on a stray stick that was hidden in the grass.)
Pinkie Pie: {Whispers nervously} Oops, sorry.
(The dog, Toto, leapt off the girls arms and walked towards the tall grass. The dog started to growl and bark, as every pony remained frozen trying to not be seen.)
???: Toto heel!
(The dog immediately stopped barking and made its way back to the girl ,who then slowly approached the grass.)
???: Is anybody there? If you are, you can come on out now.”
(Though the ponies did not know this creature, they could tell by her voice she is gentle and kind. Applejack could tell there was a bit of a country accent in her speech. The ponies faced each other nervously, trying to keep quiet just the same.)
???: If you’re afraid don’t worry,” The girl assured. “I won’t hurt you and neither will Toto.
(None of them knew what to do now. Do they show themselves? Could they try to stay hidden? So many questions with little answers. Eventually, Twilight boldly decided to stand up from the grass until only the top of her mane was showing from the grass. Slowly, she peeked the front of her muzzle out of the brush and looked the girl straight in the eyes, the young girl doing the same. The girl then smiled a warm smile.)
???: {Sweetly} Well, aren’t you just an adorable creature?
(Twilight smiled at the compliment but then stepped back slightly when the girl started to step forward towards her.)
???: Oh it’s alright, I won’t hurt you.
(Twilight was hesitant, but she didn’t sense any sort of falseness in the girl’s words. She slowly approaches the girl, who did the same. The girl reached out her hand for Twilight and was about to touch her...)
Pinkie Pie: Wow! I’ve never seen a human before!
(The girl turned as Pinkie Pie burst out of the grass, smiling and bouncing around in excitement. The girl screamed and fell backwards onto the ground before moving back as far away as she could. The dog, Toto, ran in front of the girl and barked at the two ponies. Pinkie just smiled and walked up to the dog and petted his head with her hoof.)
Pinkie Pie: Oh you’re such a cute little doggie aren’t you? Yes you are, yes you are!
(Just then all the other ponies emerged from the grass seeing no point in trying to hide now. The girl tried to move back farther away. Twilight held up her hooves.)
Twilight Sparkle: Don’t worry, we won’t hurt you. We’re friendly and mean you no harm.
Rarity: That’s right darling, we wouldn’t hurt a fly.
Rainbow Dash: Well, except that one time with the parasprites.
Applejack: Rainbow, you ain’t helpin’! There-there sugarcube, ain’t no pony gonna hurt'cha.
(The girl just lifted her arm, pinching herself with those appendages on the end, fingers Twilight recalled. The girl cried “Ouch”, as she shut her eyes tight and opened them a second later. Seeing the ponies again, she gasped.)
Applejack: What in tarnation are you doin?’
(The girl didn’t respond at first but eventually found her voice again.)
???: My Aunty Em told me that if I’m dreaming and need to wake up quickly to just pinch myself and I’ll wake up. I’m still seeing talking horses, so I believe I’m still dreaming.
Rainbow Dash: Hey! First things first, we’re not horses, we’re ponies.
(The girl just shook her head quickly not believing that she just saw a blue pony just fly out of the sky. Nor could she believe the description of the other ponies around her.)
???: Well... I beg your pardon. It’s just I’ve never seen talking ponies before in my life…or with wings or…horns?
Rarity: It’s alright miss, we know how terrifying it can be to meet strange creatures. But we are very friendly, I promise you.
(The girl slowly got back on her feet, cautiously approaching the ponies. She slowly raised her hand, reaching toward Twilight. Soon as her hand touched the alicorn’s coat, she brushed along the soft fur. But when her fingers touched Twilight’s horn, she retracts her hand and turns toward the creatures.)
???: Why, you are all real! Are you really a unicorn?
Twilight Sparkle: Actually, I’m an alicorn to be specific. An alicorn has both wings and a horn, though there are very few. The rest of my friends you see are either earth ponies, pegasi or unicorns…well, ‘one’ unicorn for now.
(The ponies all nodded. The girl slowly cracked a smile as she began to adjust to this new discovery. She stood in the presence of six talking ponies, some with wings and some with horns, and the ability to talk. That sort of thing doesn’t happen every day but here they are.)
???: My name is Dorothy Gale. Pleased to meet you all.
Twilight Sparkle: Hello Dorothy, my name is Twilight Sparkle. These are my friends Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie.”
(Dorothy smiles as she shook each and every one of their hooves one by one, still somewhat hesitant.)
Dorothy Gale: What peculiar names. Never heard names like that here in Kansas.
(The ponies all looked at her and tilted their heads in confusion.)
Spike: Where’s Kansas?
(Dorothy turned as Spike emerges from behind Twilight. Dorothy was about to scream again before Rainbow Dash flew up to her and placed a hoof over her mouth.)
Rainbow Dash: Please don’t scream again.
(Dorothy calmed down after a second and Rainbow removed her hoof from her mouth. Dorothy observed the small purple and green dragon and looked at him in wonder.)
Dorothy Gale: What are you?
Spike: I’m a dragon.
Dorothy Gale: I beg your pardon; I’ve never imagined a dragon being so…
Spike: Charming…cute…handsome?” Spike suggests.
Dorothy Gale: Small.
(A bead of sweat seemed to drop, as Spike’s eyes widen. Rainbow nearly chuckled when Applejack nudged her to be quiet.)
Fluttershy: To be fair, he is a baby dragon right now.
Spike: But mark my words, when I get older, I’ll be big and mighty.
(Dorothy and the other girls giggled at this.)
Applejack: But, ah gotta ask the same as Spike. Where’s this Kansas?
Dorothy Gale: It’s where I live. You all are standing in the middle of it right here.
Twilight Sparkle: I’ve never heard of Kansas before, and I’ve read every map of Equestria at least a hundred times.
(Now it was Dorothy’s turn to look confused.)
Dorothy Gale: Equestria?
Rainbow Dash: We’ll explain later.
(Dorothy looked off into the distance and noticed the setting sun.)
Dorothy Gale: Oh my it’s getting late. I’ve got to get back home.
Twilight Sparkle: Well it was very nice to meet you Dorothy. We need to find a place to stay until we can get home.
Fluttershy: {Nervously} That is if we ever do get home.
(The ponies and the little dragon turned and began to walk away. Suddenly, they were stopped by Toto running out in front of them.)
Dorothy Gale: You know you could come back to the farm with us. I’m sure when I explain you all to Aunty Em and Uncle Henry they’ll let you stay.
(The ponies all turned back to the young farm girl, who had a big smile on her face as she gestured to the path in front of them. The ponies were all touched by her kindness and smiled. They really had nowhere to go and here she was offering them shelter. They nodded in response.)
Dorothy Gale: Come on, we’ll go tell Uncle Henry and Auntie Em. Come on, Toto!
(Dorothy and Toto began to lead the ponies and Spike down the path to her farm. Eventually they arrived at a little house on the side of the path, with a big tree that had a tire swing hanging on a large branch. There was a chicken coup and a large barn off to the side as well. As they drew closer, they noticed an elderly man and woman feeding the chickens. They were both middle aged with graying hair. Dorothy quickly stopped the group before they could travel any further.)
Dorothy Gale: I think you should all wait behind the house,” Dorothy said. I need to speak to Auntie Em and Uncle Henry about something.
Pinkie Pie: You mean about something that scared little Toto?
Dorothy Gale: How did you know that?” Dorothy asked.
Pinkie Pie: Eh, I’ve read the script.
(Dorothy faced the ponies with a look of confusion, most of them just shrugged.)
Rainbow Dash: It’s Pinkie Pie, don’t ask.
Dorothy Gale: I see…well, you just hang around here and I’ll be right back.
(The ponies and Spike all nod and went to hide behind the wall of the house. Meanwhile, Dorothy walked over to the chicken coup and the elderly couple.)
Dorothy Gale: Aunt Em! Aunt Em! Aunt Em! Just listen to what Miss Gulch did to Toto.
Aunt Em: Dorothy, please we’re trying to count.
Dorothy Gale: {Protests} Oh, but Aunt Em she hit him!
Uncle Henry: Don’t bother us, honey. This old incubator’s gone bad and we’re likely to lose some of our chicks.
Fluttershy: Lose the chicks?” Fluttershy gasped, concerned. “Oh my…”
(Dorothy was a bit frustrated her aunt and uncle weren’t listening to her, again. In the past, whenever she tried talking to them, they either brush her off or ignore her altogether as they always found themselves busy. But still, even Dorothy was worried as she picked up one chick. She turns back toward the house, where Twilight and her friends peeked from behind. The purple alicorn just gestured her to keep going, as the girl nodded.)
Dorothy Gale: Oh, the poor little things. Oh, but Aunt Em. Ms. Gulch hit Toto right over with the back of a rake. Just because he gets in her garden and chases her nasty old cat away.
(Auntie Em was barely listening, as she grabbed the chick off Dorothy’s hands.)
Aunt Em: Seventy. Dorothy please!
Spike: It’s like they barely know she’s even there.
Applejack: Well I reckon they’re busy, Spike. Granny is pretty much the same whenever we had chores to do on the farm.
Dorothy Gale: Oh, but he doesn’t do it every day. Just once or twice a week. He can’t catch her old cat anyway. And now she’s gonna get the sheriff…
Aunt Em: Dorothy, Dorothy, we’re busy!
(Seeing that it was useless to talk to them when they’re working, Dorothy was about to walk away.)
Dorothy Gale: Oh, all right. I just also wanted to tell you I met some new friends on the way.
(Dorothy didn’t get very far when the old couple stopped and faced their niece with surprised looks.)
Aunt Em: You made new friends?
(Understandably, Em and Henry knew Dorothy didn’t really have many friends. Aside from their farmhands Hunk, Hickory, and Zeke, whom we’ll get to later, they couldn’t name any other friends Dorothy has besides Toto. Nonetheless, when Dorothy turned around, she noticed a smile on their faces.)
Uncle Henry: Well, that’s wonderful, hun.
Dorothy Gale: {Nervously} I invited them over to stay, if you don’t mind.
Aunt Em: {Smiles} Well, of course not. Are they around?
Dorothy Gale: They’re waiting out back. But I should warn you, though, they’re a little different.
Uncle Henry: How different can they be?
(With that said, Dorothy turned to the back of the house and gestured the group forward. The ponies and the dragon stepped out and slowly approached her family. From a distance, they thought they saw regular ponies though had no idea what that strange creature beside them was. But once they came close, the elders were shocked at the strange sight. Not surprising since their farm practically has horses.)
Aunt Em: You made friends with the horses?
Pinkie Pie: Not horses. Ponies…big difference.
Twilight Sparkle: {Shouts} PINKIE!
(Before Twilight could react, Auntie Em shrieks as Uncle Henry grabbed a nearby pitchfork pointing toward the ponies. Dorothy ran up and tried to take the pitchfork away from her uncle, who just pulled her behind him.)
Dorothy Gale: Uncle Henry, don’t!
Uncle Henry: Stay behind me hun. Em, grab my gun!”
Dorothy Gale: No Uncle Henry, they’re my friends!
Twilight Sparkle: It’s true, Mr. Henry, I promise we aren’t a threat. We won’t hurt any of you; Dorothy is our friend.
(As Twilight tried to reason with the elderly couple, Fluttershy hid behind Twilight in fear while the others stayed as far away from the sharp spikes. Although still shocked that a pony was talking, Henry and Em could hear the sincerity in her voice and could see the genuine fear in their eyes. Although somewhat scared, they could see these ponies are capable of emotion and kindness. At ease, Henry slowly lowers his pitchfork as Dorothy emerged from behind him.)
Dorothy Gale: Please don’t send them away. They’re stuck here, they had nowhere else to stay. Please let them stay, they won’t be no trouble. I promise.
(To help Dorothy convince her aunt and uncle, the ponies and dragon put on their biggest puppy dog faces they could make. The couple couldn’t help but smile at their huge sparkling eyes and quivering lips. A display of such a caring, attentive nature as Auntie Em stroke Twilight’s silky mane and Henry pat Spike’s little head.)
Uncle Henry: So what you suppose to be little fella? A giant lizard?
Spike: Dragon, actually,” Spike spoke. “Not like my bigger relatives, of course.”
Uncle Henry: Well I’ll be…
Aunt Em: Well, I suppose they can stay. As long as they pitch in around here with the chores.
Applejack: I would like to take a look at that old incubator. I’m pretty handy with tools.
Fluttershy: I’d love to feed the chicks and keep them warm in the meantime. If that’s okay, that is.
Uncle Henry: Well, you are the strangest group that ever offered to help. But we could use the help.
(Dorothy beamed, as the ponies and dragon smiled. Giving high fives with their hooves/claws, as Rainbow Dash flew loops in the air much to the couple’s surprise.)
Uncle Henry: There should be some tools in the house. You can grab those and see what you can do.
Rarity: I do believe we should all get settled in. I’m not much for farm work, but if we must get the chores done…I’d want to look ‘fabulous’.
(The elderly couple ushered toward their house, as the Mane Six and Spike entered through the screen door. The whole gang couldn’t stop smiling, as they felt welcomed and figured this wouldn’t be so bad. Twilight was about to enter last, when she turned back toward Dorothy who was walking towards another part of the farm. Despite being assured a place to stay, she couldn’t help but worry about Dorothy and some things she spoke about.)
Over the Rainbow
(After introductions to Dorothy’s family, the Ponies and Spike are quickly integrated to the farming life. Even though the farmhands Hunk, Hickory, and Zeke were just as shocked, if not somewhat scared, upon first meeting, nevertheless they all quickly became fast friends. For Applejack, the work itself wasn’t a problem seeing as she grew up on a farm her entire life. Rarity, on the other hoof, was difficult to adjust to farming making her concerns clear of getting her precious mane and coat dirty. So Auntie Em and Uncle Henry suggested, if she preferred, she could clean up around the house and help prepare the meals. Rarity found the option appropriate and went straight to work, though she took “every” precaution to keep herself clean. Especially with Pinkie Pie helping out with the baking. It was agreed that the ponies and Spike would bunk with Dorothy in her room, after the latter convinced her family not to sleep in a barn. Early that day, Twilight would tell her stories of Equestria and all their adventures. Rainbow would talk constantly about the Wonderbolts, while Rarity would bring up her fashion boutique and her sister, Sweetie Belle. Applejack would share her life stories of her family and working on the Apple Farm, something she found in common with Dorothy. In the meanwhile, Fluttershy spoke very fondly of all her animal friends and Pinkie… Well, she bounced around the room like a ball. Once they were all settled, it was high time to get back to work as every pony made their way out the yard to help the farmhands. Even though Applejack did offer to help Auntie Em and Uncle Henry with the incubator, they insisted that Zeke needed help to herd the pigs. Fluttershy, the last pony out the door, was excited to help out with the chicks. But she soon noticed Dorothy trudging very slowly, a look of sadness on her face. Fluttershy couldn’t help but feel concerned and surprisingly, she’s not the only pony who did notice.)
Fluttershy: Poor little orphan, and her Miss Gulch troubles.
(Fluttershy turned to Uncle Henry, who was helping Auntie Em take the remaining chicks out of the incubator. His words did not go unnoticed.)
Fluttershy: Dorothy Gale is an orphan?
Uncle Henry: We’re the only family Dorothy has around these parts. Gosh all hemlock. You know, it’s a good thing you ponies came along while you did. She ought to have somebody to play with.
Aunt Em: We all got to work out own problems, Henry.
Fluttershy: So Dorothy really has no parents?
(Uncle Henry shook his head sadly.)
Fluttershy: No mother?
(No response. Henry just took out another handful of chicks, but the look on his face said it all.)
Fluttershy: Oh...oh, that’s awful.
(Understanding why it seemed her friend was so upset and unable to stand it, Fluttershy flew off after Dorothy, who turned to acknowledge her presence.)
Fluttershy: I’m sorry to hear about this horrible mess with Toto, Dorothy,” Fluttershy spoke, flying alongside the farm girl. “I wish there was something we could do to help. At least… Something I could do.
Dorothy Gale: I appreciate the kind offer, Fluttershy. But I don’t want you to worry; this is my burden to bare, not yours.
(Nevertheless, Fluttershy placed a comforting hoof along Dorothy’s shoulder.)
Fluttershy: We’re friends now, Dorothy. My friends and I will always be around to help you in time of need.
(Dorothy stopped walking for a moment, looking toward her yellow pink-maned Pegasus friend silent. Tears swelled in her big brown eyes, as she embraced the pony with a light hug, to which Fluttershy happily returned. Dorothy may not have said it, but she felt blessed to have friends like Fluttershy who’d listen to her, wanting to help no matter what. The two eventually broke the hug, as Dorothy dried her eyes.
“Thank you, Fluttershy. It means so much to hear you say that.”
The timid Pegasus nods to her friend, as they made their way passed the chicken coop towards the barn. It was there they saw Hunk, Hickory, Zeke, Twilight and Rainbow Dash working on an old wagon. The three farmhands and the cyan blue Pegasus held the heavy wagon up, while Twilight lifts its wheel with her magic before placing it on its axis. She levitates a hammer, pounding the wheel into place so it wouldn’t come off again.)
Zeke: How’s she coming?
Twilight Sparkle: It seems steady enough. We can put the rest of it down.
Hickory: Take it easy.
(Not knowing Hunk still had his hand along the frame, they accidentally set the wagon right on his finger.)
Hunk: Ow! You got my finger!
Zeke: {Snarked} Well, why don’t you get your finger out of the way!
(Zeke and Hickory placed the bed of wagon into place with a loud bang as Fluttershy and Dorothy arrive. Hunk sat on the ground shaking his hand.)
Hunk: Right on my finger!
Zeke: It’s a lucky thing it wasn’t your head.
Twilight Sparkle: Don’t worry Hunk. I’ll get a bandage to help with that.
Hunk: Thanks Twilight. “That’s mighty kind of you.
(Twilight strolls back toward the house, waving to Dorothy as she passed by. The farm girl smiled toward her friend, before making her way over to the farmhands.)
Dorothy Gale: Zeke, what am I going to do about Miss Gulch? Just because Toto chases her old cat—
Zeke: Listen, honey, I got them hogs to get in.
(Hunk soon walks up beside Dorothy.)
Hunk: Now lookit, Dorothy, you ain’t using your head about Miss Gulch. Think you didn’t have any brains at all.
Dorothy Gale: {Complains} I have so got brains.
Hunk: Well, why don’t you use them? When you come home, don’t go by Miss Gulch’s place. Then Toto won’t get in her garden, and you won’t get in no trouble. See?
Dorothy Gale: Oh, Hunk, you just won’t listen, that’s all.
Hunk: Well, your head ain’t made of straw, you know?
(Just as Hunk said that, he swung his hammer hard upon the wagon right on his hand. He quickly wrenched it away, doing a little spin before kissing his sore hand. Unbeknownst to him, Twilight had just returned with a small roll of bandages when she witnesses the whole event. She looks at Zeke, then the small roll of bandage.)
Twilight Sparkle: I think I’m going to need more bandages for that hand.
(Hunk just turned heel and walked off. With the wagon done, Rainbow Dash made her way over to Hickory who was tinkering with some form of machine.)
Hickory: Oh! Oh, it feels like my joints are rusted.
Rainbow Dash: Poor kid. All this fuss over that Miss Gulch woman.
Hickory: Listen, Dash, don’t worry about that Miss Gulch. She’s just a poor sour-faced old maid that, well, she ain’t got no heart left. What Dorothy needs is to have a little more heart on herself.
Rainbow Dash: Seems she’s trying to have a heart.”
Hickory: Now look, here’s something that really has a heart. This is the best invention I ever invented.
Rainbow Dash: This old thing?
Hickory: Sure. It’s to break up winds, so we don’t have no more dust storms. Can you imagine what it’ll mean to this section of the country? I’ll show you.
(Hickory turns on the motor of the wind machine, which slowly sputters to life. The Pegasus and farmhand watch it as it rumbles.)
Hickory: It works perfectly now. Here’s the principle. You see that fan? That sends up air currents into the sky. These air currents–
(Suddenly the machine starts sputtering oil into Hickory’s face. Rainbow Dash looked amused as she watched the farm hand struggle to turn off the machine. Dorothy was just passing through when she saw the calamity.)
Hickory: Oh, stop it!
Dorothy Gale: Oh!
(Eventually the wind machine was shut off, but Hickory was still a mess, oil covering his face as he smeared a handful off his eyes.)
Hickory: Who did it? Now wait a minute.
Dorothy Gale: Hickory!
Hickory: Now what happened? I’ll bet Hunk did that.
(Sighing, Dorothy walked on as Rainbow Dash finally burst out laughing, rolling over and clutching her chest at the display. Meanwhile, Applejack and Zeke worked together to move the hogs into the pen. Thankfully, if there’s one thing Applejack loved to do back in Sweet Apple Acres it’s herding. Like rassling up the critters with Winona faster than Big MacIntosh, her brother, she used her trademark lasso to wrangle up the hogs leading them into the pen.)
Applejack: Come on, ya’ll.
(Zeke held the pen’s gate open, allowing Applejack to lead all the hogs inside.)
Zeke: Say! Get in there before I make a dime bank out of you!
Applejack: Come on, Zeke, that ain’t really necessary is it?
Zeke: Bah, their pigs! What are they gonna do?
Applejack: Yah know, ya’ll should really treat these critters with more respect.
Zeke: Yeah, sure.
(Applejack frowned angrily. In the short time outside Equestria, this new world was different. Whereas all animals in Equestria were given the upmost respect and treated as equals, here in Kansas the hogs are thought of as nothing more than a workforce with less respect. If Princess Celestia and Luna were here, they’d be disgusted with how things are run here. But Applejack had no time to retort, however, as Dorothy walks up to the pen. She climbed atop and began to balance herself, walking across the beam as Zeke poured the feed into the trough.)
Zeke: Listen, kid, are you going to let that old Gulch heifer try and buffalo you?
Applejack: Ah agree there, Dorothy. Back home, we faced many monsters and creatures scarier than this Gulch. Why, we once fought against an evil pony king who tried to take control of Equestria and we beat him like an old rug.
(Dorothy paused briefly, as she and Zeke both turned toward the orange cow pony. They were both clearly confused wondering, ‘What the hay is she talking about?’.)
Applejack: My point is, ya’ll ain’t ever gonna get nowhere unless yah stand up and fight for it.
Zeke: The pony’s right, kiddo. She ain’t nothing to be afraid of. Have a little courage, that’s all.
Dorothy Gale: I’m not afraid of her.
Zeke: Then the next time she squawks, walk right up to her and spit in her eye. That’s what I’d do!
(Applejack turned to Zeke with disgust. Just as she was about to say something, she heard a loud ‘Oh!’ and turned just as Dorothy lost her balance and fell right into the pig pen.)
Dorothy Gale: Oh, Zeke! Help! Help me, Zeke! Get me out of here! Help!
(Zeke and Applejack hopped over the fence, rushing as fast as they could toward Dorothy. Zeke works to get Dorothy’s foot out of the wire, as Applejack held all the hogs back.(
Applejack: {Shouts} Come on ya’ll, back! Get back!
(Zeke lifts Dorothy out of the pen, as Applejack hopped over the fence with a single bound. The rest of the ponies, along with Spike, galloped quickly after hearing the chaos. They stopped and stared at Dorothy with concern, as the other farmhands arrived.)
Hickory: Are you all right, Dorothy?
Rarity: You’re not hurt are you, darling?
Dorothy Gale: Yes, I’m all right. Oh, I fell in and, and Zeke and Applejack rescued me!
Applejack: Ah shucks. It was nothing, really.
(Zeke, meanwhile, breathed heavily and started sweating profusely. He pats himself down with a cloth from his shirt pocket, looking as if he were about to pass out. The ponies looked concerned while the other farmhands, even Dorothy, started laughing.)
Dorothy Gale: Why, Zeke, you’re just as scared as I am!
Hunk: What’s the matter? Gonna let a little old pig make a coward out of you?
(At this point, they all laughed so hard even the ponies started to get in on the humor. Even Twilight, who hardly laughed at any pony’s misfortunes, started to giggle. They didn’t notice Auntie Em walk up behind them with a plate of crullers, a deep fried pastry popular in the south.)
Hickory: Look at you, Zeke. You’re just as white—
Aunt Em: Here, here, what’s all this jabber-wapping when there’s work to be done? I know three shiftless farm hands that’ll be out of a job before they know it!
Hickory: Well, Dorothy was walking along the—
Aunt Em: I saw you tinkering with that contraption, Hickory. Now, you and Hunk get back to that wagon!
Hickory: All right, Mrs. Gale.
(Hickory and Hunk began to walk away, before Hickory turned and struck a pose.)
Hickory: But some day they’re going to erect a statue of me in this town, and–
Aunt Em: Well, don’t start posing for it now.
(Hunk couldn’t help but laugh as Hickory’s face fell. Then, Em offered everyone and every pony some snacks.)
Aunt Em: Here, here. Can’t work on an empty stomach. Have some crullers.
Hunk: Gosh, Mrs. Gale.
Aunt Em: {Sweetly} Just fried.
(Hickory and Hunk grabbed a few crullers, saying ‘Thanks’ and ‘Swell’ before heading back to work. Suddenly, Pinkie Pie pops out of nowhere.)
Pinkie Pie: Did somepony say crullers?!
(Pinkie’s presence nearly scared poor Auntie Em to death. Breathing heavily, the elderly woman faced the other ponies.)
Twilight Sparkle: Sorry, Mrs. Gale. You get used to it.
(Auntie Em nodded understandably, offering the others a few crullers and each pony thanks her. Dorothy grabs one as well, leaving the last for Zeke, who managed to catch his breath.)
Zeke: You see, Dorothy topped in with the big Duroc...
Aunt Em: It’s no place for Dorothy about a pig sty! Now you go feed those hogs before they worry themselves into anemia.
Zeke: Yes, Em.
Dorothy Gale: Auntie Em, really. You know what Miss Gulch said she was gonna do to Toto? She said she was gonna–
Aunt Em: Now, Dorothy, dear, stop imagining things. You always get yourself into a fret over nothing.
Dorothy Gale: No–
Aunt Em: Now, you just help us out today, and find yourself a place where you won’t get into any trouble.
(As Em ran off back to the house, Dorothy looks after her in shock. Never before had her aunt said anything like this before. It broke Dorothy’s heart, as the ponies could see the hurt in their friend’s eyes.)
Twilight Sparkle: Don’t worry about it, Dorothy. I’m sure she’s just under a lot of pressure.
Applejack: She’s right, sugar cube. I can’t even begin to tell ya the times Granny Smith said something like that tah me, Big Mac, and Apple Bloom. But she means well all the same.
Rarity: It’s true Darling,” Rarity spoke up. “Even the amount of times I’ve yelled at Sweetie Belle would put any pony to shame. But in the end, she’s still my little sister and I love her just as your aunt loves you.”
(Though Dorothy was touched by her friends comforting words, she still pondered the last thing Auntie Em said.)
Dorothy Gale: Some place where there isn’t any trouble,” She said. “Do you suppose there is such a place?”
Spike: I should certainly think so.
Dorothy Gale: here must be… Like this Equestria you mentioned. It sounds absolutely perfect.”
Applejack: Well, our home still has it’s share of problems too. Aside from the occasional Monster of the Week, we have our share of Friendship Problems. Even our friends and family back home have their share of troubles.
Dorothy Gale: Still… It must be beautiful, all the same. It’s not a place you can get to by a boat or a train. It’s far, far away, behind the moon, Beyond the rain.
(After finishing the song, she turns to Toto who listened and watched giving him a big hug as the ponies and dragon approach her, smiling and drying the tears off their eyes.)
Fluttershy: That was a lovely song, Dorothy.
Rainbow Dash: I’m not one for all the sappy-mushy-gushy-stuff, but, even I can’t deny that’s pretty.
(Suddenly, Pinkie Pie started shaking uncontrollably. Every pony faced her in confusion, especially Dorothy.)
Dorothy Gale: What’s she doing now?
Pinkie Pie: {Shakily} My Pinkie Sense is tingling!
Twilight Sparkle: Whenever Pinkie Pie does that, it usually means there’s a doozy coming and...
(Before Twilight could finish, Pinkie soon stopped shaking and noticed something pointing with her tail. The group turns and looks out toward the horizon. Riding toward the house on a bicycle, a tall, lanky woman with a hook nose rode down the country road. She wore a dark grey dress, long striped stockings, pointy shoes, and a hat. They watch her stop toward the front of Gale’s house, getting off as Uncle Henry came forward.)
Pinkie Pie: Dorothy, who’s that scary looking woman?
(Dorothy looked towards Pinkie’s direction and immediately her face went from happy to terrified. She gestures every pony, and Spike, to follow her behind the house. Confused, the group follows her quietly.)
Applejack: Wut in tarnation is going on?
Dorothy Gale: Remember when I spoke about Ms. Gulch earlier?
(Every pony nodded.)
Dorothy Gale: That’s her.
(Immediately every pony went silent and looked back at the mean woman talking to Uncle Henry at the gate.)
Ms Gulch: Mr. Gale!
Uncle Henry: Howdy, Miss Gulch.
Miss Gulch: I want to see you and your wife right away about Dorothy.
Uncle Henry: Dorothy? Well, what has Dorothy done?
Miss Gulch: What’s she done? I’m all but lame from the bite on my leg!
Uncle Henry: You mean she bit you?
Miss Gulch: No, her dog!
Uncle Henry: Oh, she bit her dog, eh?
(Uncle Henry lets go of the gate, which hit Ms. Gulch. She keeps a straight face while facing Henry.)
Miss Gulch: NO!
(The group, spying on the pair, watch as Uncle Henry lead Miss Gulch into the house. If this woman was as bad as Dorothy described her, this was not going well at all.)
Rarity: What should we do?
Dorothy Gale: She can’t see any of you. Who knows what’ll happen? You girls and Spike sneak through the window to my room. Wait there until she leaves.
(Every pony nodded, as Dorothy led them around the house to her bedroom window. One by one, she helped each of them through the window till every pony is inside.)
Dorothy Gale: I’m gonna go in and see what’s going on. You all just stay here and keep quiet.
(The group silent nods, as Dorothy picks up Toto and heads into the house. But after a while, the ponies grew curious about what was going on. As quiet as possible, they leaned against the door, Pinkie taking a glass out of her mane and holds it between the door and her ear, hoping to hear what they are saying. By the sounds of it, a heated argument began between the Gales and Gulch.)
Miss Gulch: That dog is a menace to the community,” Miss Gulch said, through the door. “I’m taking him to the sheriff and make sure he’s destroyed.”
(Every pony nearly gasped hearing her threat. To think, this woman is so vile that she’d threaten harm on a poor, sweet innocent dog. Their anger started to boil, as they kept listening.)
Dorothy Gale: Destroyed? Toto? Oh, you can’t! You mustn’t!
(Clearly by the tone of Dorothy’s voice, she was becoming very upset.)
Dorothy Gale: Auntie Em! Uncle Henry! You won’t let her, will you?
Uncle Henry: Of course we won’t. Will we, Em?
Dorothy Gale: Please, Aunt Em, Toto didn’t mean to. He didn’t know he was doing anything wrong. I’m the one that ought to be punished. I let him go in her garden. You can send me to bed without supper–
Ms Gulch: If you don’t hand over that dog, I’ll bring a damage suit that’ll take your whole farm! There’s a law protecting folks against dogs that bite!
Rainbow Dash: {Angrily} That’s it! I’ve heard enough!
(Dash flapped her wings hard and was about to open the door. Suddenly, her friends held her back as best as they could.)
Pinkie Pie: Dashie, no!
Twilight Sparkle: You go out there, we’ll cause more trouble than we’ll solve!
Rainbow Dash: If that evil witch thinks she can take Toto away from Dorothy, she’s got another thing coming! I’ll give her the old one-two!
(Rainbow Dash tried to push past her friends out the door, but they held her down trying to calm her. Meanwhile, Spike kept listening through the door as Auntie Em herself tried to reason with Ms. Gulch.)
Aunt Em: How would it be if she keeps him tied up? He’s really gentle. With gentle people, that is.
Ms Gulch: Well, that’s for the Sheriff to decide. Here’s his order allowing me to take him. Unless you want to go against the law.
(She hands the sheriff’s order to Aunt Em, who hands it to Uncle Henry. Neither one sounded very pleased.)
Uncle Henry: Uhh, yeah.
Aunt Em: Now we can’t go against the law, Dorothy. I’m afraid poor Toto will have to go.
Ms Gulch: Now you’re seeing reason.
Dorothy Gale: No...
Ms Gulch: Here’s what I’m taking him in, so he can’t attack me again.
(Suddenly Spike grimaced at some yelling, as if Dorothy finally heard enough of this nonsense.)
Dorothy Gale: Oh, no, no! I won’t let you take him! You go away, you, or, I’ll bite you myself!
Aunt Em: {Scolds} Dorothy!
Dorothy Gale: You wicked old witch! Uncle Heny, Auntie Em, don’t let ‘em take Toto! Don’t let her take him. Please!
Ms Gulch: {Argues} Here! I’ve got an order! Let me have…
Dorothy Gale: Stop her!
Aunt Em: Put him in the basket, Henry.
(All the commotion drew the attention of the silent group of friends. Shocked, they could hear Dorothy crying and the sound of a dog moaning, a basket shutting. Suddenly, Spike heard running toward the bedroom door and backed away as Dorothy entered, slamming the door behind her. The pile of ponies, with Rainbow Dash in their clutches, instantly froze as the young girl fell onto the bed in tears. The ponies slowly stood from the ground and approached Dorothy’s bed, as she continues to weep.)
Fluttershy: Oh you poor thing.
(She climbed along Dorothy’s bed, placing her hoof gently on the girl’s back. Dorothy looks up at the Pegasus with huge tears rolling down her face pulling the Pegasus into a tight hug as they both bawled.)
Rarity: Oh, I can’t stand to see you two cry.
Pinkie Pie: It’s so sad and heartbreaking!
(The two joined Fluttershy and Dorothy in a group hug, crying in unison. Applejack just bowed her head and removed her hat, for every pony knew she cries on the inside… Mostly. This display of misery only made Rainbow Dash angrier.)
Rainbow Dash: Why that miserable old…I have half a mind to go after that hag and give her a piece of my mind!”
Twilight Sparkle: {Glares and shouts} Rainbow, stop! You’ll make things a thousand times worse!
(Rainbow, in that moment, wanted desperately to make a retort and insist they take immediate action. But she knew Twilight was right. Doing anything to Ms. Gulch result in greater consequences not just for them, but for Gale as well. She just shrugged and stomped toward a corner, sat on the floor with a huff and folds her hooves. For a while, they all just sat around doing nothing. Dorothy, along with Fluttershy, Pinkie and Rarity cried; Rainbow Dash sat in the corner in anger; while Twilight, Applejack and Spike sat in the middle of the floor trying not to look sad. Just then, a dog’s bark caused them to face the window and they see Toto crawl through the window walking toward Dorothy. Dorothy and the ponies, Spike included, all smile widely.)
Dorothy Gale: {Happily cries} Toto, darling! Oh, I got you back! You came back! Oh, I’m so glad! Toto!
(As Dorothy hugged her dog closely, all the ponies and the little dragon cheered happily for the dog’s return. Each of them hugged Dorothy and Toto in one group hug, as if all was right in the world. But then, a sudden realization occurred to Applejack, her eyes widening.)
Applejack: Wait one apple pickin’ minute! If he ain’t with Ms. Gulch by now, she probably already knows he ain’t there. I reckon she’s goin’ to get the sheriff and will be comin’ back!
(The shock and realization soon dawned on every pony, realizing Applejack was right. Any moment, Ms. Gulch would be back at the farmhouse only this time she’d bring the sheriff. And if they were to come across six talking ponies and a baby dragon… What would happen to them? What would happen to Dorothy’s family?)
Dorothy Gale: You’re right, Applejack! Oh, they’ll be coming back in a minute. We’ve got to get away! We’ve got to run away. Quick!
Twilight Sparkle: Whoa, hold on! Are you sure that’s a good idea?
Spike: Yeah, where are we gonna go? Where will we live?
Fluttershy: What other choice do we have? If we sit here and wait, Ms. Gulch and the Sheriff will surely come knocking down the door and take Toto by force. Once they find out the Gale’s have been keeping us, they’ll not only take us away, but they’ll force her family to give up the farm!
Rarity: She’s right, darling. We must leave immediately!
(Dorothy takes out a suitcase from under her bed and began packing everything she’d need. Twilight peeks out the door to make sure no one’s around. Once she gave the all clear, Dorothy, Toto, the ponies and Spike slowly crept their way out the front door. Onto the open road outside the gates, they walk off to parts unknown. They may not know where they were going, but they just knew they couldn’t go back. But little did they know, Ms. Gulch would be the last thing they’d need to worry about.)
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(For the longest time, Dorothy and her new friends kept walking. Trudging across the countryside passing many different farms, cornfields, and a few rivers. They had no earthly idea where they were going; quite frankly, they didn’t care. As long as they were far away from Ms. Gulch as possible, even if it pained Dorothy to leave her family behind, what choice did she have? Every now and then, Dorothy would look over her shoulder. On one hand, she was making sure they weren’t being followed. But at the same time, she was looking back toward the only place she had ever known and was now leaving behind. The ponies and Spike took notice of what Dorothy was doing and couldn’t help but feel concerned.)
Applejack: Ya’ll alright, Dorothy?
Rarity: It’s not too late to turn back, darling.
Dorothy Gale: No, I’m alright. I miss them dearly, but I can’t go back now. I won’t let them take away Toto or my new best friends.
(Though every pony was touched by Dorothy’s kindness, they felt somewhat guilty for being one of the reasons Dorothy had to leave the farm.)
Fluttershy: You know, Rainbow, I feel just awful about all this.
Rainbow Dash: Me too, Fluttershy. But that old windbag, wart-faced Gulch will be waiting for us even if we do go back.
(Rainbow Dash may not have known this Gulch for long, but just thinking about how awful this woman was made her growl. True she was always taught to ‘love and tolerate’ even the lowliest of creatures, but this Gulch was different, she could feel it in her bones. The next time she sees that woman face-to-face, no matter what any pony says, she’s giving her one-for. As the group continued their journey, walking along a bridge over a river, Toto’s barking drew them to the side. Before their eyes, they stumbled upon what appears to be an old wagon parked along the riverbank. As they drew closer, they could make out the bit of writing along the side "Professor Marvel Acclaimed by The Crown Heads of Europe Let Him Read Your Past-Present and Future in his Crystal Ball Also Juggling and Sleight of Hand" As the group studied the sign, every pony heard a light sound as if someone was humming a tune. As they rounded the carriage to investigate, they stumble upon an elderly man stepping out of the carriage. He wore checkered slacks, a dress shirt and vest, a black dress coat and a simple tie. He soon noticed the farm girl and the ponies, not seeing Spike hidden behind the girls, and smiled.)
Professor Marvel: {Chuckles} Well, well, well. House guests, huh? And who might you be?
(The ponies and Dorothy were just about to respond, until…)
Professor Marvel: No, no – Now don’t tell me.
(The man sat by the fire, picking up a stick with a wiener on one end as if that was going to be his supper. He studies the girl and her unusual friends, stroking his bearded chin while figuring out who they were…or for that matter, what they are, especially seeing the most unusual appendages on some of these ponies. Rainbow Dash, her eyebrow raised, leans over to Twilight.)
Rainbow Dash: {Whispers} Is this guy for real?
(Twilight merely shrugs as the man finally spoke again.)
Professor Marvel: Let’s see. You’re, you’re travelling in disguise. No, that’s not right. I, you’re, you’re going on a visit. No, I’m wrong. That’s, you’re, you’re running away.
Dorothy Gale: How did you guess?
Professor Marvel: Professor Marvel never guesses. He knows!
Spike: {Sarcastically mutters} Or maybe because he happened to see her suitcase.
Twilight Sparkle: {Quietly} Every pony, group huddle.
(Every pony, along with the baby dragon, slowly walk off along the side while their new friend spoke to that quirky old man.)
Applejack: {Whispers} I can’t believe she’s actually fallin’ fur this malarkey.
Rainbow Dash: This guy wouldn’t know a thing about magic if it came up and bit him on the flank.
Twilight Sparkle: Ok girls, so maybe he’s a fraud, but he seems harmless enough. Maybe he can help us out.
Rarity: Twilight is right. We can’t judge what’s in a pony’s heart simply by first appearances.
Pinkie Pie: Exactly, like that first-time meeting Zecora when we thought she was an evil enchantress who curses ponies.
Spike: You mean the Zebra you did a whole song about how she’d turn us into soup?
Pinkie Pie: Okay, first of all I said ‘stew’ not ‘soup’. Secondly, even I can admit that maybe it was a silly mistake to make assumptions. Turns out Zecora’s one of the most stupendous, kindest, nicest ponies you could ever meet!
Rainbow Dash: Yeah, but at least Zecora could actually do the things she claims,” Dash retorts. “This guy couldn’t predict the weather even if he had instructions.
(Little did the group know, but as they spoke Twilight was suddenly quiet at the mention of Zecora’s name. As if all at once, she suddenly remembered that errand she had neglected to finish when she first discovered the enchanted television. Twilight felt a little down about it, something that didn’t go unnoticed by a certain ‘number one assistant’. In the meantime, Professor Marvel was still trying to figure out Dorothy’s story. The poor girl was oblivious to the fact that this man wasn’t all as he seemed.)
Professor Marvel: Now why are you running away?
Dorothy Gale: Why-
Professor Marvel: No, no. Now don’t tell me. They, they don’t understand you at home. They don’t appreciate you. You want to see other lands, big cities, big mountains, big oceans.
(Dorothy continues to smile, believing this man knew exactly what was going on in her head.)
Dorothy Gale: Why, it’s just like you could read what was inside of me.
Professor Marvel: Yes.
Dorothy Gale: Please, Professor, why can’t we go along with you?
(The Old Man was suddenly caught off guard by that request, completely at a loss for words trying to figure out how to answer this poor girl’s pleas.)
Professor Marvel: Well, we, uh-
(Unbeknownst to the two, Toto snuck by and grabbed the sausage Professor Marvel was roasting over the fire, eating it. Neither realized what he did till it was too late.)
Dorothy Gale: Oh, Toto, that’s not polite! We haven’t been asked yet.
(Professor Marvel merely chuckles, as he grabs another piece of sausage placing it on the stick back over the fire.)
Professor Marvel: Oh, he’s perfectly welcome. As one dog to another, huh? Here now. Let’s see where were we? Oh, yes you...you wanted to go home, huh?
Dorothy Gale: Oh, no, I want to go along with you.
Professor Marvel: Oh?
Dorothy Gale: Nobody cares about me at home. They wouldn’t even miss me.
Professor Marvel: Aw, come, come, come –” The Professor waved off.
Dorothy Gale: No, they won’t. Honestly.
Professor Marvel: Oh-
Dorothy Gale: Auntie Em was even going to let them kill Toto yesterday for biting Miss Gulch. Oh, please, Professor, why can’t we go with you and see all the Crowned Heads of Europe?
Professor Marvel: Do you know any?
(Dorothy cocks her head to the side, just as Professor Marvel realized his mistake.)
Professor Marvel: Oh, you mean the thing. Yes, well, I, I never do anything without consulting my crystal first. Let’s go inside here, we’ll just come along and I’ll show you.
(Professor Marvel leads Dorothy into the carriage, completely unnoticed by the group of ponies and the baby dragon. They were still discussing their predicament, when Spike noticed she wasn’t by the fire.)
Spike: Hey guys, where’s Dorothy?”
(It was then that the ponies turned around, finally noticed the farm girl was no longer outside.)
Applejack: She musta gone inside with the Professor.
Rarity: Well, we can’t just go in there and talk to them. We saw how everyone else reacted when they met us.
Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash, can you and Fluttershy please fly up to the window and see what’s going on?
Rainbow Dash: You got it, Twi.
Fluttershy: {Whispers} Oh yes, of course.
(The two Pegasi quietly fly toward the lone window of the carriage, peering in to see what’s going on. Dorothy and Professor Marvel sat around a small circular table, where a crystal ball sits in the middle. This time the professor had placed a turban on his head, as he showed the naïve girl his ‘magic crystal’.)
Professor Marvel: This – This is the same genuine, magic, authentic crystal used by the Priests of Isi and Osiris in the days of the Pharaohs of Egypt, in which Cleopatra first saw the approach of Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony, and, and so on and so forth.
(Fluttershy’s eyes grew in wonder at the idea, while Rainbow Dash’s eyes had a hard time staying open.)
Rainbow Dash: {Moans} This…is…so…boring.
(Meanwhile, Professor Marvel instructs Dorothy to close her eyes.)
Professor Marvel: Now, you, you’d better close your eyes, my child, for a moment, in order to be better in tune with the infinite.
(Dorothy closed her eyes, just the way the Professor instructed. Completely unbeknownst to her, Professor Marvel grabs her basket and rummaged through the contents. Eventually, he pulls out a picture of her and Aunt Em standing side-by-side.)
Professor Marvel: We can’t do these things without reaching out into the infinite.
(He quickly puts the picture away, not wanting to be caught in the act as he instructs the girl to open her eyes. Unfortunately for him, Rainbow Dash had her eyes open long enough to see that.)
Rainbow Dash: {Muttered} Why that swindler! He’s gonna trick Dorothy with some kinda mumbo-jumbo about Aunt Em!
(Rainbow Dash was about to jump through the window, when Fluttershy grabbed her tail in between her teeth.)
Rainbow Dash: {Growls} Let me go! I’m gonna knock him silly!
Fluttershy: {Mumbles} No, Rainbow!
(The usually timid Pegasus proved surprisingly strong, keeping her friend’s tail clenched in her jaw. Dorothy heard a commotion and turned, only to miss Fluttershy pulling Dash away from the window before turning back to Marvel with a shrug. Twilight and the others, meanwhile, were standing at the bottom of the wagon wonder what was going on. Just then, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash returns, the latter folding her arms while Fluttershy still held her by the tail.)
Twilight Sparkle: What’s happening?
Rainbow Dash: That schmuck is trying to trick Dorothy into thinking something bad is happening to her aunt.
Rarity: {Gasps} Oh my! Are you quite certain, darling?
Rainbow Dash: As sure as when I finally get the news of joining the Wonderbolts!
Spike: Rainbow, you’re already a Wonderbolt.
Pinkie Pie: {Plays trombone} WAH! WAH! WAH!
(Rainbow turns around toward Pinkie Pie, who happened to have a trombone on her. The Pegasus snarls and glares toward Pinkie, who chuckles before putting the trombone back in her mane and ducks behind Twilight, who looks back with annoyance. The ponies slowly make for the wagon entrance, to listen in to what’s going on. Back inside, Dorothy and Professor Marvel studied the crystal ball. The Professor himself began to witness a ‘prophecy’ about the future.)
Professor Marvel: What’s this I see? A house. With a picket fence, and a barn. With a weathervane and u, uh...of a, of a running horse. No, it’s, it's, a crowing rooster.
(Though the Professor stumbled a bit, Dorothy’s eyes widen like saucers.)
Dorothy Gale: That’s our farm!
Professor Marvel: Oh yes, yes, there’s a woman, she’s wearing a polka-dot dress, her face is careworn...
Dorothy Gale: That’s Aunt Em.
Professor Marvel: Her, her name is Emily.”
Dorothy Gale: That’s right! What’s she doing?
Professor Marvel: Well, I – I can’t quite see. It’s hard to say...but she’s crying. Someone has hurt her, someone has just about broken her heart.
(Upon hearing those words, Dorothy’s face fell.)
Dorothy Gale: {Worriedly} Me?
Professor Marvel: Well, it’s, it’s someone she loves very much. Someone she’s been very kind to. Someone she’s taken care of in sickness.
Dorothy Gale: I had the measles once and she stayed right by me every minute.
Fluttershy: Aww.
(Rainbow Dash turns to her yellow friend, a ‘seriously’ look on her face. The timid Pegasus squeaked and covered her mouth with her hooves. Dash merely shakes her head and turns back to look inside the wagon. Fortunately, the two were too preoccupied to notice them spying.)
Dorothy Gale: What’s she doing now?
(Professor Marvel peers closely into the crystal.)
Professor Marvel: Well, she’s, she’s going into a little bedroom.
Dorothy Gale: Has it have poppies on the wall?
Professor Marvel: Oh yes, poppies on the wallpaper. Eh, she’s, what’s this!? Why, she’s, she’s putting her hand on her heart, she’s, she’s dropping down on the bed.
Dorothy Gale: {Gasps} Oh no, no!
Professor Marvel: That’s all. The crystal’s gone dark.
(After hearing this terrifying prediction, Dorothy suddenly jumps up from the chair.)
Dorothy Gale: Oh you don’t suppose she could really be sick, do you? Oh, oh, I’ve got to go home right away!
Professor Marvel: But, what’s this? I thought you were going along with me.
Dorothy Gale: Oh, no, no, I have to get to her, right away! Come on, Toto! Come on! Come on!
(Professor Marvel looks on as Dorothy quickly got up and rushed out of his carriage. When she came outside, every pony looked at her curiously.)
Twilight Sparkle: Dorothy, is everything okay?
Dorothy Gale: {Responds urgently} No, Twilight, we have to get home right away!
(Dash and Fluttershy flew down from the carriage window.)
Rainbow Dash: {Argues} Oh, come on, Dorothy. That guy is a total sham, a sleazy con artist with nothing better to do than scamming innocent people.
Fluttershy: Besides, you said if we go home, they’d send poor Toto over to the sheriff.
Dorothy Gale: We don’t know that for certain. What if Auntie Em really is sick? If we don’t get back, Aunt Em may, well, she may die!
Rarity: Well, what are we going to do?
(Dorothy paused to think for a moment, turning to Toto then back to the ponies.)
Dorothy Gale: I know what I’ll do! I’ll give Toto to Hunk.
The Mane 6: Hunk?
Dorothy Gale: Yes, why didn't I think of this before? If anyone can watch out for Toto, he would. But we’ve got to hurry!
Spike: {Shrugged} Here we go again.
(Spike jumps on Twilight’s back, as Dorothy ran up the hill with all the ponies following close behind. Dorothy looks behind her, one last time.)
Dorothy Gale: Goodbye, Professor Marvel. And thanks a lot!
(Meanwhile, the Professor himself emerged from the wagon as suddenly a huge wave of wind blew the leaves around. He approached his horse as he looks around.)
Professor Marvel: Better get under cover, Sylvester. There’s a storm blowing up a whopper, to speak in the vernacular of the peasantry. Poor little kid, I hope she gets home all right.
(In the meantime, Dorothy and the ponies ran/galloped as faster than they have in their entire life, hoping to get back to the Gale Farm. It was only when they felt the wind pick up and heard a cry they stopped in their tracks.)
The Mane 6 and Dorothy Gale: WHOA!
(Every pony turns around and noticed Pinkie shaking uncontrollably, again.)
Spike: {Grimaced} Oh no! Not another Pinkie Sense!
(Spike hid himself inside Twilight’s mane, shaking himself as Twilight turned to Pinkie.)
Twilight Sparkle: What’s wrong now?
Pinkie Pie: {Shakily} S-S-S-Something...RE-RE-RE-Really, really...REALLY ba-ba-ba-bad is coming!
Rarity: Like what, darling?
(Pinkie looks off into the distance, gasping with a horrified expression. She lifts a shaky hoof, pointing toward her gaze.)
Pinkie Pie: L-L-Like that!
(Every pony turned toward where Pinkie was pointing. Once their eyes landed on what scared the pink party pony, they couldn’t help but feel a twinge of fear themselves. Off in the distance, quickly coming closer, a rapidly rotating column of air made contact between the surface and a nearby cumulonimbus cloud, tearing it’s way through the valley.)
Applejack: {Shouts} IT’S A TWISTER!
Dorothy Gale: {Shouts} WE HAVE TO GET BACK NOW!
(No pony argued with her, running as fast as possible to get back home. In the meantime, back on the Gale Farm, the wind’s were picking up speed as the twister approached. The chickens flew and scrambled down the yard, running by passing weeds and dust carried by the severe wind. Uncle Henry rushed toward one of the nearby farmhands, Hunk.)
Hunk: Hunk, get them horses loose! Where’s Hickory? Hickory! Hickory! Doggone it, Hick–
Hickory: Right here!
(Henry turns and sees Hickory working on the wind machine. Henry pushes against the wind, as Hickory tried to get the machine to turn on.)
Uncle Henry: What are you doing there?!
Hickory: This is my chance! The cyclone is coming. Let me show you what my machine can do! You see, it goes—
Uncle Henry: Doggone you, Hick! Help Hunk get them horses loose!
Hickory: All right, but you’ll be sorry.
Uncle Henry: Go on, hurry up! Hurry up, I tell you!”
(Meanwhile, as Hunk and the others drew the horses out of the barn, Zeke points up to the sky.)
Zeke: {Shouts} She’s here! It’s a twister, it’s a twister!”
(The cyclone was rapidly approaching the farm, the winds growing stronger by the minute. Aunt Em ran out of the house, calling out with her hands cups to her mouth.)
Aunt Em: Dorothy! Dorothy! Twilight!
(In the midst of all this chaos, Dorothy and her friends were trying to get back home. But the increasing winds made it difficult for them, the storm blowing them in all different directions. Twilight was able to look up just as a large mail-post flew through the air, directly toward Dorothy.)
Twilight Sparkle: {Shouts} DOROTHY, LOOK OUT!
(Twilight jumped and tackled Dorothy to the ground, just as the post almost hit her. Instead, it rammed into the fence, shattering it to pieces. But now before passing over Pinkie, who managed to duck as it took some of her mane with it. Pinkie, however, didn’t notice.)
Pinkie Pie: Wow! Talk about a close shave. {Giggles}
(Every pony just turned to her with shock and nodded their heads slowly. Twilight and Dorothy gat back up from the ground, brushing the dust off.)
Dorothy Gale: Wow, thanks Twilight.
Twilight Sparkle: Anytime. Now we really need to get back to the farm.
(With that, every pony kept running as fast as they could back to the farmhouse. The twister itself was getting even closer with that slight delay. All the horses turned loose, Uncle Henry and the three farmhands ran off.)
Uncle Henry: Come on! Everybody in the storm cellar!
(Dorothy, Toto, Spike and the ponies pressed on against the wind. The weeds and sticks blowing through, as the wind seemed to cause the sky to scream. Dorothy stopped to pick up Toto, leaving most of her luggage behind. Aunt Em was still on the porch, looking for Dorothy and her new friends, when Uncle Henry and the Farmhands arrived.)
Aunt Em: Henry! Henry! I can’t find Dorothy or the girls! They’re somewhere out in the storm! Dorothy!
Uncle Henry: {Shouts} We can’t look for them now! Come on, get in the cellar! Hurry up!
Aunt Em: {Shouts} DOROTHY!
(By then, Dorothy and her friends finally got back to the house. Dorothy pulls the screen door open, but the wind tore it right off its hinges and they watched it blow away into the sky. They just entered the house at the same time Dorothy’s family and the farmhands entered the storm cellar, shutting the door behind them. Unaware of what happened, they rushed through the house desperately searching for them.)
Dorothy Gale: Auntie Em!” Dorothy cried out. “Auntie Em!”
(Dorothy ran from room to room, unable to find anybody. The ponies and Spike did the same, with no luck.)
Twilight Sparkle: {Shouts} Hunk!
Rainbow Dash: {Yells} Hickory!
Applejack: Zeke!?
Pinkie Pie: {Shouts} Any pony!
Spike: {Yells} Where are you guys?
(They soon noticed Dorothy run back out toward the backyard and followed her. They stepped out briefly and noticed her banging on the cellar door.)
Dorothy Gale: {Screams} Auntie Em! Uncle Henry!
Applejack: Dorothy, I don’t think they can hear ya!
Twilight Sparkle: The wind’s picking up. We need to get back in the house and take shelter!
(Dorothy didn’t want to give up so easily, but as she peered over the white picket fence in the backyard she noticed the twister getting closer than before. With no alternative, Dorothy reluctantly followed the ponies and the baby dragon back into the house toward Dorothy’s room. The sounds of the wind whipping against the house was all they could hear, as the twister drew closer and closer.)
Dorothy Gale: Auntie Em!
(Suddenly, in a split second, the bedroom window blew off and crashed into the back of Dorothy’s head. She screamed and grabbed the back of her head, the impact knocking her out cold as she plopped onto the bed.)
The Mane 6: {Shouts} Dorothy!
(They all got onto the bed, trying to shake Dorothy awake. But she was completely dead to the Earth as they all huddled close together. It was then they could feel the house itself start to shake, the house creaking and moaning as the cyclone struck. The house began to rip off the ground and after a full minute it shot up into the sky. Every pony screamed, holding on tightly as the house spun uncontrollably. After a few minutes, the violent spin stops, and all was still. It was during which time Dorothy stirs and sat straight up, much to their relief.)
Applejack: {Sighs} Dorothy! Are yah okay, sugar cube?
Dorothy Gale: Yes, I’m alright. What happened?
Spike: We’re definitely not on the ground anymore. Look!
(A roosters call alerted the others to the window, noticing a variety of different things flying and spinning around in midair. From a chicken coop with all its inhabitants, to a little old lady knitting in a rocking chair with a little cat on her lap. Dorothy and the group were too shocked for words, as the old woman waved to them. All they could do was wave back, before the woman passed and a cow floats by mooing sending Toto ducking under the bed. As if it couldn’t get any weirder, two men rowing a boat passed by tipping their hats before going about their business. Even Pinkie Pie rubbed her eyes hoping her mind wasn’t playing tricks on her, as Dorothy looked down. It was in this moment, when she noticed the swirling motion, she suddenly realized what was going on.)
Pinkie Pie: {Yells} We must be up inside the cyclone!
(Twilight paced around the floor, trying to figure out what to do. Just then, an idea came to her as she turned to Rainbow Dash.)
Twilight Sparkle: {Hopefully} Rainbow, you’re a weather pony, can you possibly stop this twister?
Rainbow Dash: As awesome as I may be, I’m not sure. Even back with the twister in Equestria, I had a whole team of Pegasi helping me out. I’ve never had to do this by myself!
Spike: You’re the fastest flier in Equestria. If any pony can stop this twister, you can!
Twilight Sparkle: If you need a helping hoof, count me in!
Fluttershy: I'll help too!
Rainbow Dash: Are you sure, Fluttershy? You see how strong this Twister is right? We all know you’re not the best flier.
Fluttershy: Yes it’s true, I’m not the best flier. But I’m not entirely helpless. I said I’d help Dorothy in any way and it’s time I did so now.
Pinkie Pie: We believe in you girls!
Rarity: We know you can do it!
Twilight Sparkle: Just tell us what to do, Rainbow, and we’ll follow you.
(Rainbow looked at the determination of the two ponies, ready to take to the sky beside her. A bold expression of confidence appears on her face as she nods.)
Rainbow Dash: All right, girls! Get on my flank! Follow me!
Twilight Sparkle: Spike, these winds are very strong! Stay here and make sure Rarity and the others are safe!
Spike: Don’t have to tell me twice!
(With that, Rainbow Dash zipped out of the window, Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy following close behind through the spinning vortex. They charged at full speed in the opposite direction, hoping to decrease the twister’s speed. Rainbow went so fast, her whole face looked as if it would peel all the way back, as tears streamed off Fluttershy’s eyes as she flapped harder. Rainbow started to pick up speed, hoping to pull off the sonic rainboom. But no matter how fast the girls flew, the twister was not slowing down. As a matter of fact, it seemed to pick up speed. Suddenly, Rainbow and the others got tired and started slowing down. Before long, the twister swept the girls aside sending them screaming and flying through the air. The wind pushed them back into the room, landing hard against the wall and onto each other. Rainbow peeled off and plopped onto the floor, followed by Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy.)
Twilight Sparkle: {Shouts} Twilight! Girls, are you okay?
(Rainbow was so dizzy, tiny little Wonderbolts float around her head.)
Rainbow Dash: You spin me right round baby, right...right round.
(Dorothy looks back out the window and noticed a very familiar figure.)
Dorothy Gale: {Gasps} Oh! Ms. Gulch!
(Every pony else looked out the window, noticing the very same tall, lanky woman riding her bike just as she had before. But then suddenly, Ms. Gulch’s appearance changed as her wardrobe shifted into a black dress with a long flowing cape. Instead of a bicycle, now she appeared to ride a broomstick and wore a large pointy hat. As this evil woman wasn’t scary before, now Ms. Gulch had turned into an evil witch cackling loudly as she flew away.)
Rarity: {Freaked} SWEET MOTHER OF BANANAS!
(The room kept spinning over and over, as Dorothy and the girls screamed for their lives. All the furniture was tossed around and about, as they huddled together in a tight embrace. Suddenly, the house began to fall faster and faster towards the ground. Where it would land, no pony knew as it kept falling… Falling… Falling, till suddenly…CRASH! And then… Silence…)
Munchkinland
(None of them, human, pony or dragon, knew what happened. The last thing any could remember was being caught in a massive twister. So powerful, it tore through Kansas and ripped the whole house into the sky with all of them in it. They remembered being sucked inside the tornado itself, seeing all sorts of strange things. They remembered Rainbow Dash, leading Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy as they flew into the sky attempting to slow down the twister, only to fail. And then… Nothing. Eventually, a soft pair of purple eyes slowly open as Twilight Sparkle took note of her surroundings. All the other ponies, even Spike, were huddled together in Dorothy’s room and had been holding each other while the house plummeted out of the tornado. One by one, her friends open their eyes and started looking around, including Dorothy. Furniture was strewn everywhere, the entire room completely in shambles.)
Rainbow Dash: Are we dead?
(Every pony, even Dorothy, turned to Rainbow Dash, who broke the silence. They just looked at her, eyebrows raised.)
Rainbow Dash: What? Just asking.
Applejack: I’m sure we ain’t dead if we’re talkin’, Dash.
Spike: Boy, that was the most bizarre ride I’ve ever been on. What the heck happened?
Twilight Sparkle: Well, the house stopped spinning and I’m pretty sure we’re on the ground. That’s the good news.
Rarity: Indeed, but Celestia knows where we ended up after being consumed by that monster of a tornado.
Pinkie Pie: {Excitedly} Oh… My… GOSH! That was so much fun! We spun around and around so much, going ‘WHOO! WHOO! WHOO!’ and I almost got sick. But the good kind of sick, like when you eat too much cake kind of sick, heh-heh. Definitely not the bad kind of sick like eating something super icky, blergh!
(Every pony rolled their eyes at their pink friend’s excitement. Here they are having just dropped out of a twister and Pinkie Pie was laughing and bouncing about as if nothing happened. One of the ponies, Fluttershy, pokes her head up from the bed.)
Fluttershy: {Shakily squeaks} I-Is it o-over?
(Dorothy ran a comforting hand over Fluttershy’s pink mane.)
Dorothy Gale: It’s alright, Fluttershy. It’s over now.
(Dorothy strokes Fluttershy’s mane until the timid Pegasus eventually stopped shaking and stood fully up. Twilight smiles at the display, but as soon as she looks over her shoulder her eyes widen. She looks around frantically, as if she’s just noticed something missing.)
Twilight Sparkle: Oh my goodness! Guys, my saddlebag is gone!
(Every pony, Spike and Dorothy turned to the lavender alicorn Princess, clearly very confused.)
Rainbow Dash: Twi, we didn’t even know you had your saddlebag this whole time.
Pinkie Pie: Yeah, that was never brought up during this whole story. Wait, was it?”
(Pinkie pulls out a copy of the ‘Cinematic Adventure’ script and starts flipping through the pages, while Fluttershy looks on with surprise.)
Rarity: After falling into an unknown vortex, ending up in an entirely new world and dropping out of a tornado, I’m surprised we noticed anything at all.
(Every pony couldn’t help but nod at that very true fact. Twilight, however, kept scrambling around the whole room searching for her lost ‘saddlebag’.)
Twilight Sparkle: Where is it?! Where is it?!
Spike: {Muttering} Oh no…she’s ‘Twilighting’ again.
Dorothy Gale: 'Twilighting'?
Spike: It’s what we refer to when Twilight starts getting hectic, turning something small into a big deal.
Rainbow Dash: Don’t even get us started when she ‘sings’ about it.
(Concerned, Dorothy gets up from the bed and approaches the frantic mare. Twilight stops when she feels a gentle hand on her back, turning toward the farm girl.)
Dorothy Gale: No need to worry, Twilight. I’m sure it’s in here somewhere.
Twilight Sparkle: I’m sorry, Dorothy. I just ‘really’ need to find it. Can every pony please help me?
(Every pony nodded quickly, instantly searching every inch of the room. Twilight opened and checked an old chest at the far side of the room. Rarity and Rainbow Dash searched the closet, while Fluttershy and Dorothy peeked under the bed. Applejack and Spike looked every other place the others haven’t found. Just as they were about to give up…)
Pinkie Pie: Say Twilight! Was your bag lightly gray, with a dark blue strap and with a six-pointed star that holds it together?
Twilight Sparkle: Yes, why?
(Pinkie points to a bag sticking out from a large pile of books and clothes.)
Pinkie Pie: Because I think it’s made a few friends, hee-hee!
Twilight Sparkle: {Relieved} Oh thank, Celestia!
(Twilight approaches the pile and pulled the saddlebag out. The princess hugged it tightly close as though if she put them down they’d disappear off the face of the earth. No pony could make out what to think of this.)
Applejack: Uh, Twi, ah really don’t think it’s that big-a-deal if we couldn’t find yer saddlebag.
Spike: Couldn’t you just get another one back in Ponyville?
(Twilight faced the group of friends, looking between them and the bag.)
Twilight Sparkle: Um, well, you see, um.
(Every pony stared at Twilight, trying to figure out why she was so worried in the first place.)
Twilight Sparkle: There are some very important ingredients in here for Zecora. I was supposed to get them to her, but I never got the chance because…well, you know.
Spike: {Realized} Oh, the ‘errand’, right…almost forgot about that.
Pinkie Pie: Yeah, I think the writers might have forgotten that detail too. Else they’d have brought up the bag in the ‘last’ chapters.
(From an undisclosed location, two figures sitting in front of computer screens acknowledged each other.)
Unknown Narrator: I told you she would bring up that slight detail.
Unknown Narrator 2: Oh hush!
Rarity: Well regardless, darling. You have them back, that’s all that matters. May we please try and figure out where we are?
(Twilight nods, as she placed the saddlebag over her back securing it.)
Dorothy Gale: Alright, let’s all stay together.
(The farm girl, with Toto in her arms, leads the ponies and the baby dragon out of her room and through the rest of the house. It was eerily quiet, not a single sound was heard. No birds, cows, pigs or any animal one would normally hear in Kansas. Eventually they make it to the front door, as Dorothy slowly pulls it open. Before their eyes, what they see is so surprising that every ponies’ mouth dropped in sync. Outside the house lies an entirely new world. Gone were the cornfields and farms of Kansas; in it’s place, an endless landscape of mountains and green fields. All around them are different types of flora, a wide range of flowers, enormous mushrooms, and an assortment of tiny huts and houses. They stepped out to what appears to be the middle of a quaint little village. But the one thing they noticed about this alien world was a wide variety of color all around them. No longer was everything just a tan beige color. Even the coats and manes of the ponies, along with Spike’s scales, were once more restored of their color. But they were so mesmerized by their new surroundings, however, they didn’t even notice.)
Dorothy Gale: Toto, Twilight, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.
Twilight Sparkle: It sure doesn’t look anything like Kansas.
Applejack: So, where in tarnation are we, anyway?
(As Dorothy, with Toto in her arms, and all the ponies, including Spike, looks around this strange landscape, a peculiar group of little people peek from the flower bushes. The plants on their heads appear to be either hats or perhaps part of their anatomy, keeping watch over the mysterious visitors who stumbled onto their grounds. The group were so distracted by this colorful environment, they were blissfully unaware they were being watched. Spike, on the other hoof, got suspicious and turned, just as the creatures ducked back into the bushes. Seeing nothing, Spike shrugged and rejoined the group. Finally, after a moment of silence, Rarity speaks up.)
Rarity: Why, we must be over the rainbow!
(Fluttershy couldn’t wipe the smile off her face, admiring her surroundings.)
Fluttershy: It’s so lovely here; there’s so much color!
Spike: There’s more color here than on Rainbow’s entire mane!
(The Pegasus in question nods, fully unaware of what was said.)
Rainbow Dash: There sure is. (Suddenly, the realization hit her like a ton of bricks as she faced Spike.) HEY!
(As they admired this strange, yet beautiful new world Pinkie turns behind her and gasps.)
Pinkie Pie: Say! There’s even a colorful looking bubble in the sky!
Twilight Sparkle: Don’t be silly, Pinkie. Bubbles don’t usually have color unless…(The purple alicorn paused quickly and turned to Pinkie.) What bubble?
Pinkie Pie: That ominous looking one in the background.
(The groups turns to Pinkie’s direction and were stunned at the sight. A glowing bubble in different shades of color, green then yellow and pink, slowly descends from the sky. At a loss for words, they slowly back away as the bubble touches the surface. But rather than popping upon contact with the floor, something strange and unusual happened. The bubble fades and revealed a mysterious creature standing in its place. It appeared to be human, a beautiful yet slightly middle-aged woman. She is dressed in a glittering pink gown adorned with silver stars and butterflies, a long metallic magic wand in one hand, and short, wavy strawberry-blonde hair.)
Fluttershy: {Softly} Oh my!
Dorothy Gale: Now I, now I know we’re not in Kansas.
(The woman slowly approaches the group, standing before them with a smile on her face.)
Good Witch: Are you a good witch, or a bad witch?
(The farm girl, confused by the question, turns around behind her quickly thinking the woman was asking someone else. The ponies and dragon shrug not understanding the question themselves. Seeing no one else, Dorothy realized this woman was talking to her.)
Dorothy Gale: Who, me?
(The woman nods.)
Dorothy Gale: Why, I’m not a witch at all. I’m Dorothy Gale from Kansas.
Good Witch: Oh! Well, is that the witch?
(The ponies and dragon giggle to themselves.)
Rainbow Dash: {Whispers} Is she serious?
Twilight Sparkle: I have no idea.
(All the other ponies and Spike just shake their heads.)
Dorothy Gale: Who? Toto? Toto’s my dog.
(The woman giggled slightly, before facing the ponies and the dragon smiling warmly. As Twilight looks at Glinda, a part of her reminded the princess of her mentor, Princess Celestia.)
Good Witch: And who might you all be?
(Every pony looks at each other before Twilight steps forward.)
Twilight Sparkle: Well, I’m Twilight Sparkle, the Princess of Friendship. These are my friends Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Spike.
Spike: 'Sup?
(The other ponies wave at the woman, who waves back.)
Good Witch: It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Twilight Sparkle and friends.
(At this point, every pony was confused. Twilight spoke only a few words and this woman reciprocated it as if it was normal. A contrast to their initial arrival in Kansas, where talking ponies and a baby dragon was a shock to everybody.)
Rainbow Dash: {Saked} You’re not surprised we can talk?
Good Witch: Oh no, my dear. In this world, talking animals are all too common.
(Every pony was impressed at this revelation, nodding approvingly toward the woman. She turns back to Dorothy, giggling a bit.)
Good Witch: I must confess I’m a little muddled. The Munchkins called me because a new witch has just dropped a house on the Wicked Witch of the East. (She points her wand to the house, then back at Dorothy.) There’s the house, and here you are, and that’s all that’s left of the Wicked Witch of the East.
(Underneath the house, the group noticed a set of legs in black and white stockings. On the feet were two high-heeled slippers made entirely of pure red rubies. Dorothy and her friends gasp upon the sight.)
Rarity: {Gasps} Oh my goodness. That’s awful!
Twilight Sparkle: {Horrified} I can’t believe we just crushed some pony.
(All the others nod, equally horrified and guilty. Perhaps the only member unfazed was a certain cyan blue Pegasus, who just folds her hooves.)
Rainbow Dash: Well, I mean she’s called the ‘Wicked Witch’ so maybe we provided a public service.
(Every pony and Spike faced Rainbow Dash, horrified at her words. They had just possibly crushed a human being and she made it out as if it was a good thing.)
Pinkie Pie: {Gasps} Why would you say that, Dashie?!
Rainbow Dash: What?! She must’ve been a terror here; is getting rid of her that bad?
Twilight Sparkle: {Yells} She’s dead, Rainbow!
Fluttershy: {Tearfully moans} Oh, the poor old woman. Only a pony without a head would do a thing like that. Poor thing.
(Having seen enough, the woman-in-pink steps up.)
Good Witch: No need to criticize Rainbow Dash, my dears. She is quite right.
(Every pony faced the woman.)
Fluttershy: {Whispers} What do you mean?
Good Witch: You all have done this land a great service And so what the Munchkins want to know is, are you a good witch, or a bad witch?
Dorothy Gale: Oh, but I’ve already told you, I’m not a witch at all. Witches are old and ugly.
(Suddenly, high-pitch giggling made every pony, including Dorothy, turn around seeking the source. Surprised, Fluttershy quickly hid behind Twilight.)
Fluttershy: {Fearfully} W-W-What was t-that?!
Good Witch: The Munchkins. They’re laughing because I am a witch. I’m Glinda, the Witch of the North.
(Dorothy’s mouth fell somewhat, as did the others. Being polite, the little ponies and dragon gave a small bow.)
Dorothy Gale: You are?! Oh, I beg your pardon! But I’ve never heard of a beautiful witch before.
Spike: Same here.
Glinda: Only bad witches are ugly. (The ponies and dragon agreed, reflecting their previous encounters with Queen Chrysalis. One of their most dangerous adversaries, she was as evil as any witch they could imagine and so scary that ‘ugly’ is not enough to describe her.) The Munchkins are happy because you have freed them from the Wicked Witch of the East.
Rarity: Forgive me for asking, Miss Glinda. But what are these Munchkins you speak of?
(The giggling returns, causing every pony and Dorothy to look around again. But they still couldn’t find where it was coming from.)
Glinda: The little people who live in this land. It’s Munchkinland, and you are their national heroines, my dears.
Spike: ’Hero’ actually. I am a guy, but it’s a common mistake.
(Glinda nods understanding as she turns toward the bushes.)
Glinda: It’s all right now! You may all come out and thank them!
(Suddenly, the ponies, dragon, and farm girl notice many of the flowers started moving. Turns out these flowers are indeed giant hats, worn by a band of little people and all dress in odd-looking colorful clothes. They all looked really happy, as they approached the group. The Munchkins cheer and applaud, as a horse-drawn carriage rode up before the group and Glinda ushers them inside. Dorothy, the ponies, and Spike climb into the carriage as a few Munchkins approach.)
Munchkin 1: We thank you very sweetly. For doing it so neatly.
Munchkin 2: You’ve killed her so completely. That we thank you very sweetly.
(They hand Dorothy, the ponies and Spike a small bouquet of flowers, which they gratefully thanked with a gesture or two. Soon, they all turned toward Glinda who proudly declares:)
Glinda: Let the joyous news be spread. The Wicked Old Witch at last is dead!
(Every Munchkin cheered and applauds, as the carriage, surrounded by a procession of soldiers, moves through the town with the whole village following close behind. The carriage came to a halt at what could only be described as the village’s town hall. Three heralds emerge, blowing a fanfare with their giant bugles. The Mayor of Munchkinland comes forward, followed by the Barrister and city fathers. They help each and every one of their guests out the carriage and lead them up the steps.)
Munchkin Mayor: As Mayor of the Munchkin City in the county of the Land of Oz, I welcome you most regally.
Munchkin Barrister 1: But we’ve got to verify it legally,” The barrister said. “To see...”
Munchkin Barrister 2: To see?
Munchkin Barrister 1: If she...
Munchkin Barrister 2: If she?
Munchkin Barristers: Is morally, ethically, spiritually, physically, positively, absolutely, undeniably and reliably dead!
(Soon, one Munchkin, the local coroner, makes his way up the steps toward the group and unravels a large scroll. Confirmed, the Mayor stands before the mass along with the group.)
Munchkin Mayor: Then this is a day of independence, for all the Munchkins and their descendants!
Munchkin Barrister: If any!
Munchkin Mayor: {Announces} Yes, let the joyous news be spread. The Wicked Old Witch at last is dead!
(Once more, the Munchkins cheer with song and dance. Pinkie pulls a baton from out of her man, leading the Munchkin patrol like a parade. Pinkie Pie leads the Munchkin soldiers through the streets, smiling widely and laughing. Soon, she led them back to the town hall along with the whole town and rejoins her friends, who all laugh and roll their eyes at Pinkie’s randomness. Just then, three ballerina Munchkins, in pink tutus, tip-toed to the front of the group. Then, three tough-looking Munchkins in slacks and sweater vests danced up to the group. The one in the middle held a lollypop, hence the name of their troupe. Twilight, Dorothy, and the rest of the group couldn’t believe this was happening. Here they were, strangers in a strange land, praised by the little people for ridding them of their greatest enemy. Reminding them of something they do on a daily basis. The citizens lead them through the streets toward the center of town as they waved at Glinda passing by which she did the same. Everything seemed right in the world, even Rainbow basked in the praise as the Munchkins sang and dance. Suddenly, a large explosion of red smoke changed the entire mood knocking several Munchkins down. Those still standing screamed and ran for cover, as Dorothy and her friends ran toward Glinda. From the red smoke emerged a tall, lanky green-skinned woman wearing a long black dress and a pointy hat. She held a broomstick in her hand, which she waved around the Munchkins passing by. Dorothy, the girls and Spike gasp at the sight of this woman, who loomed over the house where she noticed the pair of legs sticking out.)
Dorothy Gale: {Whispers} I thought you said she was dead.
Glinda: {Explained} That was her sister, the Wicked Witch of the East. This is the Wicked Witch of the West and she’s worse than the other one was.
Pinkie Pie: North, East, and West? I hate to imagine what the ‘South’ Witch is like.
Twilight Sparkle: {Groans} Pinkie, please!
(Fluttershy hid behind her friends, while Rainbow and Applejack stood defiant ready for anything. The green-skinned witch soon approached them.)
Wicked Witch of the West: {Menacingly} Who killed my sister? Who killed the Witch of the East?
(The witch points accusingly toward Dorothy.)
Wicked Witch of the West: Was it you? Answer me!
Rainbow Dash: {Threatened} Leave her alone, you creep!
Wicked Witch of the West: So it was you, was it? You all killed her, didn’t you?
Dorothy Gale: {Fearfully} No! No, it was an accident. I didn’t mean to kill anybody!
Twilight Sparkle: {Insists frightened} Really, she didn’t. We didn’t know, we swear!
Wicked Witch of the West: {Mocked} ’Didn’t mean it’, eh? ’Accident’, eh? Well, my little pretty, I can cause accidents, too and this is how I do it!
(Before The Witch can do anything, Rainbow Dash and Applejack stood in front of Dorothy, snarling at the woman.)
Applejack: {Growls} Ya’ll best be leavin’ her alone, yah hear?
Rainbow Dash: {Threatened} Yeah! Or you’ll get a worse rap than your sister!
(The Wicked Witch fully acknowledged the little ponies amongst Dorothy, even a tiny baby dragon who sat on Twilight’s back. She leans closely toward the ponies, who were intimidated by her face.)
Wicked Witch of the West: {Mocked} Oh, what a couple of cute little ponies. What are the like of you to do? Hug me to death?
Pinkie Pie: There’s no need to be so mean. Can’t we all just get along?
(The Witch just hissed at the party pony, who nearly leapt out of her skin and hid alongside Fluttershy. Before The Witch can do anything else, Glinda jumps in.)
Glinda: Are you forgetting the ruby slippers?
(The Witch’s mood began to lighten, as if remembering something very important.)
Wicked Witch of the West: {Whispers} The slippers. Yes… The slippers!
(The Witch turns around, approaching the house where her sister was crushed. She reaches to grab the slippers in her bony grasp. But just as she had them in reach, the shoes vanish before her eyes and the stockings roll up till they disappeared beneath the house.)
Wicked Witch of the West: {Gasps} They’re gone!
(The Witch kneeled down to the house for a better look, hoping to find them. But there was no luck. She turns around angrily, storming toward the group.)
Wicked Witch of the West: The ruby slippers! What have you done with them? Give them back to me or I’ll...
Glinda: {Interrupts} It’s too late! There they are, and there they’ll stay.
(Dorothy and the girls look down toward their feet and instead of the black shoes she wore before, now the ruby slippers took their place. Dorothy gasped along with the group. They look back up toward the Witch, see the look of hate in her eyes.)
Wicked Witch of the West: {Growls} Give me back my slippers! I’m the only one who knows how to use them. They’re of no use to you! Give them back to me! Give them back!”
Glinda: {Whispers} Keep tight inside of them. Their magic must be very powerful, or she wouldn’t want them so badly!
Wicked Witch of the West: {Threatened} You stay out of this, Glinda. Or I’ll fix you as well!
(But Glinda merely laughed.)
Wicked Witch of the West: Oh, rubbish! You have no power here. Be gone, before somebody drops a house on you, too.
(The Witch looks up in the sky, in case that did happen again.)
Wicked Witch of the West: Very well, I’ll bide my time. And as for you, my fine ladies, it’s true, I can’t attend to you here and now as I’d like, but just try to stay out of my way...just try! I’ll get you my pretties and your little dog and dragon too!
(The Witch cackles madly, as she proceeds to disappear through the red smoke which began to envelop her. But Rainbow Dash would not have it.)
Rainbow Dash: {Shouts} She’s getting away!
Applejack: {Shouts} Rainbow, don’t!
(But Rainbow was just inches from the smoke, when a large explosion erupts knocking the Pegasus back as the Witch disappeared while the smoke clears. All the ponies and Spike gather around Rainbow, as Dorothy stood shocked by the impression. All the Munchkins cautiously appeared from their hiding spots.)
Glinda: {Announces} It’s all right. You can get up, she’s gone. It’s all right. You can all get up.
(The Munchkins emerge once more, many of them shaking in fear. As they helped their neighbors off the ground, Glinda leads the farm girl, ponies and baby dragon from their spot to the middle of the crowd.)
Spike: {Moans} Phew, what a smell of sulphur! Worse than timberwolf breath.
Glinda: I’m afraid you’ve made rather a bad enemy of the Wicked Witch of the West. The sooner you all get out of Oz altogether, the safer you’ll sleep, my dears.
(Every pony nodded toward that statement. They all wanted to leave Oz more than ever now that an evil witch will soon be after them.)
Rarity: I don’t I’ve ever seen anything quite as scary since Chrysalis!
Pinkie Pie: Yeah, my new nickname for that Witch is ‘Greenie Meanie’, Say Fluttershy, she reminds me of our first Grand Galloping Gala. Remember? When you were trying to get all those cuddly animals together with that net.
(Fluttershy just hid further behind Twilight. That night certainly wasn’t her fondest memory, recalling how crazy she had been. Her twitching eyes, her mad cackle, her insane obsession with catching those animals. She didn’t like that side of her at all.)
Fluttershy: {Softly} I don’t want to talk about it.
Dorothy Gale: Oh, I’d give anything to get out of Oz altogether. But which is the way back to Kansas? We can’t exactly go the way we came.
Rainbow Dash: Unless...someone knows how to conjure up a tornado that can somehow transport us back?
Glinda: No, that’s true. The only person who might know would be the great and powerful Wizard of Oz himself!
(Hearing the name, all the Munchkins bow in respect. As the ponies and Spike look around, clearly this wizard of theirs was a very powerful and respected person to garner much respect.)
Twilight Sparkle: The Wizard of Oz?
Rainbow Dash: Is he good or is he like that old wart-faced hag?
Glinda: Oh, very good, but very mysterious. He lives in the Emerald City, and that’s a long journey from here. Did you bring your broomstick with you?
Dorothy Gale: No, I’m afraid I didn’t.
Glinda: And you all?
Twilight Sparkle: Well, only three of us can fly...
Spike: ’Four’!
Twilight Sparkle: Right...‘Four’, The rest of us would have to walk and we can’t exactly carry everyone.
Glinda: Well, then, you’ll have to walk. The Munchkins will see you safely to the border of Munchkinland. And remember, never let those ruby slippers off your feet for a moment, or you will be at the mercy of the Wicked Witch of the West.
(Glinda gives Dorthy and all the ponies a quick kiss to the forehead, possibly for luck. She then lifts the little dragon for a huge hug and a kiss on the forehead. The dragon blushes furiously, scratching the back of his head as Glinda gently lays him down.)
Spike: So, how do we start for Emerald City?
Glinda: It’s always best to start at the beginning. And all you do is follow the Yellow Brick Road.
(Glinda motions to the yellow-and-red bricked road in the middle of the village. The group slowly makes their way to where the yellow brick road starts. Then, as if Dorothy thought of something, she looks back to Glinda.)
Dorothy Gale: But, what happens if we...
Glinda: Just follow the Yellow Brick Road.
(Then, Glinda began to fade away as another giant bubble took her place. As the bubble floated into the air, many Munchkins ran up and waved toward the bubble yelling their goodbyes. Dorothy, the Mane Six and Spike just gaze toward the bubble, as it disappears into the clouds.)
Dorothy Gale: My! People come and go so quickly here.
(The ponies, Spike and all the Munchkins nod in agreement. The group peer down toward where their feet, hooves and/or claws meet the yellow bricks.)
Dorothy Gale: Follow the Yellow Brick Road.
Twilight Sparkle: Follow the Yellow Brick Road?
Munchkin Mayor: Follow the Yellow Brick Road.
Fluttershy: ’Not’ the ‘red’ road?
Munchkin 3: Follow the Yellow Brick Road.
Fluttershy: Oh, okay.
Female Munchkin: Follow the Yellow Brick Road.
Munchkin Barrister: Follow the Yellow Brick Road.
Pinkie Pie: {Cheerfully} Hey, that’s kind of catchy!
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(The Munchkins cheer and wave after the group pass the gates of Munchkinland, to begin their journey beyond the borders of their kingdom. Dorothy and her friends turn around, waving goodbye to the Munchkins as they turned back and continued their journey down the Yellow Brick Road. The road that would surely lead them to find the one person who can help them get back home.)
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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