Chapter 5: the forest and the meeting

Finally, after a few hours, the buses arrived at Camp Everfree, there was a big sign saying "Welcome to Camp Everfree". It was a large place with several cabins, a cafeteria, a soccer field and a small stage for performances of musical groups. The students were surprised and were amazed by the space and the beauty of the place. The buses stopped and the students began to lose them. The girls and the Spikes girls and followed their companions until they met with Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna.

Principal Celestia: Well, students, welcome to Camp Everfree. I assured you our stay here will be one of the best Canterlot High has had.

Students shouted with excitement and the girls applauded.

Rainbow Dash: Oh yeah, with a soccer field and a stage, no doubt I raze this place.

Fluttershy: This place is like I thought it would be. Vegetation and enough open space so Angel can play.

She opened her backpack so Angel could see the camp and he nodded approvingly.

Rarity: Oh, seeing this green place is giving new ideas to make dresses. I can make new types that can fix with the decoration.

Pinkie Pie: With this big space, I will organize the best party camp of all! Yeah!

Applejack: Girls, calm down. I'm really excited with this place too, but remember what we have to do.

P Twilight: You're right, Applejack. The sooner we find that dark magic, the sooner we stop it and have some fun.

Sunset Shimmer: True, Ehh ... Person Twilight, do you find anything in your spectrometer?

H Twilight: Actually, no. My spectrometer is still analyzing the environment, so then it can begin scanning the dark magic's current location.

Rainbow Dash: Now that I think about, how shall we call you two? You have the same name. We cannot be saying "Princess Twilight" or "Person Twilight".

P Twilight: It's true, I had forgotten it.

Both Twilights began to think of a shorter solution to the name problem, until H Twilight thought about it.

H Twilight: I know, girls. You don't need to say my full name. You can call the princess "Twilight" and me just "Twi".

P Twilight: But is not necessary, they can call you with your full name.

H Twilight: Do not worry... Twilight. It will be shorter and will not cause much confusion.

P Twilight hesitated, but agreed.

P Twilight: Okay, Twi.

Sunset Shimmer: I think it is fine: Twilight and Twi.

The other girls nodded and the Spikes looked each other.

D Spike: And what about us?

P Spike: Yeah, but our name is not long to abbreviate it.

Sunset Shimmer: I really don't think that brings so much confusion. As long you two are near your Twilights, nothing will happen.

The Spikes looked each other again, but accepted and returned to hear what Principal Celestia was saying.

Principal Celestia: There will be time to relax; but also for some visits to exotic places around the camp

Vice-Principal Luna: To do this, we would like to present to you, the head of Camp Everfree, the forester Zecora.

P Twilight and D Spike: Zecora?

Applejack: Do you know her?

P Twilight: Well, my world's Zecora. She lives in the Everfree Forest and is a great adviser and friend.

Rainbow Dash: She must be a great pony.

P Twilight: Actually, she is a zebra.

Pinkie Pie: Oooohhh, a wise zebra.

Then, all students noted that the forester came and stood between Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna. She was a gray-skinned woman with black and white straight hair to the half of her hip and her eyes color was blue-green. She had yellow earrings in her ears. She wore a gray-green camping jacket, light gray t-shirt with the drawn of a black spiral sun in the center, long yellow bracelets on her arms, a cream-colored short and black boots.

P Twilight was surprised because, in a way, she saw Zecora, only differently.

Forester Zecora: Welcome to Camp Everfree, I assure you will like it.

P Twilight could also note that, like the Zecora of her world, she spoke in rhymes.

Forester Zecora: There are some basic rules that you should follow, so ruin your stay you don't want to allow. First, in the camp zone you must be because otherwise your visit can be complicated. Second, a cabin chief you will have so they can help you in problems you may have. Third, obey your chiefs is an obligation, because they will give you their protection. Any consultation about any rule, you can ask me without problem.

After this explanation of the basic rules, the teachers took the students to a name list to see what cabin will stay.

Applejack: Let's see which our cabin is.

The girls searched for their names and they were surprise (not for us because it is the most obvious thing in mlp franchise) that they were in the same cabin.

Rainbow Dash: That's good, we are in the same cabin, the 105.

H Twilight: Yeah, but there is a problem.

Rarity: What, darling?

H Twilight: In the list is written "Twilight Sparkle" and we are two.

P Twilight: It's true.

Fluttershy: Oh, no Now what do we do?

Sunset Shimmer: Don't worry, we talk to Zecora, maybe she can solve this problem.

The 8 girls and the Spikes went to speak with Zecora who was speaking with Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh, excuse me Forester Zecora.

Forester Zecora; Yes, girls?

Sunset Shimmer: We have a problem.

P Twilight: I need a cabin.

H Twilight: You see, she's my ... uh ... sister.

P Twilight: Yes, we are... twin sisters.

H Twilight: She entered the school before the visit, guess that's why she not have.

Forester Zecora: That issue has a way because in my cabin you can stay.

P Twilight: Really?

Forester Zecora: An extra bed is for your comfort, you will be fine.

P Twilight: Thank you, Forester Zecora.

P Twilight and D Spikes accompanied their friends to see the cabin where they going to stay and to meet their cabin chief.

Rarity: Well, at least one problem was solved.

Rainbow Dash: I still do not understand why we cannot leave the camp area.

Pinkie: Pie: Oohh, ohh, perhaps there will be a surprise party there in the woods.

Fluttershy: I doubt it, the forester sounded very serious when she was talking about it.

H Twilight looked at her and saw that it was already loaded.

H Twilight: Girls, my spectrometer is ready.

Everyone, including the Spikes, looked carefully H Twilight's artifact. A purple light was rounding until it pointed to the left. H Twilight followed it.

H Twilight: That dark magic comes from this direction.

Everyone followed her and reached their destination. It was part of the forest that was forbidden by Forester Zecora's rules. Mostly, it was also because it was separate from the camp field with wooden boards and a sign: "NO CROSSING, dangerous."

Rarity: Wow that magic is in the part of the forest where we can't go.

Sunset Shimmer: Still, we have to.

Fluttershy: Well... it looks dangerous.

P Twilight: Dangerous or not, Sunset is right, we have to go.

Applejack: Someone wondered why this area of forest is forbidden.

They heard a voice behind them.

Voice: Several strange things have happened there.

It was from a man. The girls turned and saw him. He was a young adult, dressed weird because in his left foot, he was wearing a brown boot; on his right, a green; red pants, a yellow shirt and above it, a dark brown sweater, tie two colors: left was light blue and right, dark purple. His skin was pale gray, his hair was black and messy. Finally, his eyes were strange. His pupils were white, his irises were red and sclerotic were yellow.

Young adult: Hi all, I am...

P Twilight and D Spikes: DISCORD?!

Discord (surprised): Oh, I don't know you. What's more, your dog can talk, I've never seen that before.

P Twilight: Uh, well, I assumed the name and about that….well…

Discord: No matter, as I said. I'm Discord, the cabin 105 chief. Also I known as... The Lord of Jokes! Ha,ha,ha,ha!

The girls were frightened a bit, except P Twilight and D Spike. That Discord resembled so much of the Discord from their world.

P Twilight: Why am I not surprised?

Discord approached her.

Discord: I do not know, unless you know someone like me... from...an alternate world?

P Twilight and D Spike were surprised.

Discord: Ha, ha, ha, ha, that was a joke. You two should have seen your faces. Actually...you can.

Discord had in his ears small video cameras, one blue in his left ear and one white in his right ear. He showed them both. They saw their astonished faces.

Discord: Ha, ha, ha, oh this is gold.

P Twilight put an annoying face.

Discord: Well, well. I have presented me, guess you are the ones that I have to look after.

Applejack: Actually, yes. I am Applejack

Discord: With this cowgirl style, definitely you are an apple.

Applejack was angry a little for that comment.

Discord: Just kidding, ha, ha, ha, I never get tired of this.

Rainbow Dash: I'm Rainbow Dash, the best of the group.

Discord: sure yes... (Whispering) best presumptuous of all.

Rainbow Dash heard that and she was angry.

Rarity: I'm Rarity and I think I can give some fashion advice or new costumes.

Discord: In fact, I like my style, but I think yours will not last long.

Rarity (annoyed): What?!

Pinkie Pie: Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie. Your style is unique, Are you "The Lord of Jokes"? I know how to party! How many jokes do in a day? Do you have passion for something else?...

Discord: That's sweet. Although I like the idea of the party, one is not without good jokes. Like this: Why fluffy hair? Did you lose a bet in a party because you were not so funny enough? Ha, ha, ha.

Pinkie Pie (sad): But…but….

Sunset Shimmer: I'm Sunset Shimmer.

Discord: Oh, you will not bright, if you do something wrong.

Sunset Shimmer (annoyed): Hey!

Discord: Ha, ha, ha, ha, that's a classic.

H Twilight: I'm Twilight Sparkle, you can called me Twi and he's my dog Spike.

Discord: Oh, so you and her (pointing to P Twilight) are twins.

Discord put his arms around both Twilights

Discord: The glasses and that hair are not your thing. And your dogs…wow if someone gave me a coin for the times I've seen talking dogs or identical name for twins, I would be rich, but not so much.

The Twilights and the Spikes looked each other and then put a series look at the chief cabin.

Discord: Ha, ha, ha, this is great.

Fluttershy: I'm... I'm... (Whispering)... Flutter...shy.

Discord: Sorry, sorry, I didn't listen, what did you say?

Fluttershy: I'm ... (High-pitched voice) ... Fluttershy.

Discord: Fluttershy? Mmmm, shyness doesn't fit you well, unless you talk to your grandmother.

From his pocket, he pulled out a wig and put it on and started talking like old,

Discord: Oh, yes sweetheart, talking that way is good. Would you like I clenched your cheeks? (Normal voice) Ha, ha, ha, ha.

Fluttershy: Ohh.

P Twilight: Alright, enough mockery. Seriously, are you cabin 105 chief?

Discord: Yes. It's the first time in a while the forester have assigned me. Because, the other schools did not fare well with me. They didn't support my jokes. You should had seen the faces of Teacher Chrysalis, Director Sombra and Superintendent Tirek, they had no price. Anyway, my boss said it was time to grow up a bit, so I was assigned to a cabin again, although joking lightens the atmosphere. Tell me Rainbow Dash, is my tie well placed?

Rainbow Dash: Your tie?

She went to see it, but the tie threw powder.

Rainbow Dash: Coff, coff (then)... ACHU! ACHU!

Discord: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, sneezing powder. Ha, ha, ha, it never fails.

Sunset Shimmer: Hey, that's not funny.

Discord: What sense of humor you have. The effect will pass in a few minutes.

P Twilight: So... Discord ... Why it is forbidden to go to that area of the forest of Camp Everfree?

Discord: For a long time, stories have been told that there is something living there. Those who entered, they returned scared and warned people not to enter. When Zecora founded Camp Everfree and learned local legend, she didn't take importance until one of the students of a school, years ago, entered the forest and when he out, he was pale with fear and repeated that not to go there. So he built a small wooden fence and put the sign.

Sunset Shimmer: And what lives there?

Discord: Pfff do I have to describe it? In fact ... .yes and I think I know how.

The girls and the Spikes looked each other and then looked Discord, out of nowhere, he took a hat and a cane.

(Song)

The song starts slow

Discord: How many have entered,

Some entrained in sludge

A fear like no other,

It is not expressed as such

OH What can we do?

He stopped, everyone wonder why.

The song is now rhythmically

Discord: Many say, "What's in there?"

Others respond: "I do not know"

That is usual

Not to get into that area

Because what our law says

Obey it without question

If you do not want a sanction

That is my duty

While making jokes it is also

But what I say have to do

That is haunted forest

Or at least what I heard

must obey

So there is no problem

All about you

P Twilgiht: Me?

Discord: The adventure can be dangerous

But my jokes only bother

But much laughter give

Although the issue is not that, I would like to stress

What I can do

But you know certainly

The warning just given

So be ready

Do not go there

If you do not want to flee fright

The only important thing to know is that

DO NOT COME THERE!

His last line sang it really hard

(End of song)

Sunset Shimmer: Ok, ok, we get it

Discord: Well, then, I will show you the cabin 105. Follow me please.

The girls followed him.

Rainbow Dash: Is the Discord of your world so annoying like him?

P Twilight: Mostly, yes.

D Spike: Don't forget that in Equestria, he is the Lord of Chaos.

Sunset Shimmer: Wasn't he turned to stone with the Elements of Harmony by Princess Celestia and Princess Luna?

P Twilight: Yes, but as their connection with them was destroyed, he was released. After some unpleasant events with him, my friends and I defeated him. Then, Princess Celestia thought it would be useful if he is reformed. Thanks to Fluttershy...

Fluttershy looked at her in a strange way.

P Twilight: Well, thanks to my world's Fluttershy could be achieved. In a way, he is our friend. Although, he still does strange things, but less than before.

Discord took the girls to the cabin 105 and saw that it was big, for 7 people and had 3 bathrooms and a mirror.

Rarity: Not so bad.

Discord: I'm glad to hear that. I have to talk to Zecora; but my 3 interns will attend you. Recently, they took the job.

Sunset Shimmer: Okay.

Discord left and the girls waited for these interns.

Applejack: Well, I cannot believe that Discord have interns.

Suddenly they heard a voice that spoke, it sounded bored or tired.

Voice: Welcome to Camp Everfree. This is the cabin 105 and...

The girls and D Spike, except H Twilight and P Spike, remained frost. They knew that voice better than anyone. They turned around and saw her, rather, they saw them. A girl with yellow skin, yellow orange hair, dressed with dark and light purple clothes, icing eyes; the second had pink skin, blue purple hair, watery green cut jacket and purple eyes. The last girl had sky blue skin, light purple eyes, fuchsia blouse and sky and dark blue hair. These also were stunned.

Sunset Shimmer, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack and P Twilight: THE DAZZLINGS?!

Adagio, Aria and Sonata: THE RAINBOOMS?!

Indeed, the girls met again with the Dazzlings, the 3 evil sirens who tried to use their magic to control the students through their singing, but thanks to the Rainbooms's magic of friendship, they were stopped and their singing pendants were destroyed. Both groups were amazed to see each other again after the Battle of the Bands.