Originally this was supposed to be a Naruto, Rainbow, and Scootalo focused chapter til I realize I didn't have the proper set-up, so quickly adapting Sleepless in Ponyville before I go onto that other chapter to give the proper setup needed.

Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x Rarity x Twilight x Fluttershy x Applejack x Pinkie Pie x Rainbow Dash x Ditzy x Luna x ? x ?

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For Normal Speech

Inner thoughts, Text read, Italics used to represent characters speaking in different language.

Demonic rage, Demonic characters, Kurama Speak

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Story Start

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"Yer going on a camping trip?" Applebloom asked as she took notice of the camping bag Naruto was lugging on his back.

"Yep, two of my special someponies made me realize I really needed a break and what better way to get away from it all for a bit. No work. No stress or issues. Just peace and quiet. Going swimming in the lakes, traveling the countr side, encountering the wild life. You never know what sort of adventure might occur in the wild."

"Ah haven't been camping in forever." Applebloom lamented.

"I've never been camping." Dinky added.

"That's so cool, I wish I was going," Scootaloo said, and for Naruto time seemed to stand still for a moment. He knew exactly where the conversation was headed as soon as those words left her.

The darling faces of the Cutie Mark faces soon began looking up at him with pleading faces.

"Now hold on there, sugarcube," Applejack interrupted, turning to the Cutie Mark Crusaders. "This is trip is for Naruto's relaxation and he can't do that if he has to keep an eye on you four."

"We'll be good AJ, promise, ya don't have a problem with it do ya Naruto?" Applebloom's doe like eyes were wearing him down.

"Oh alright you four can come as long as you get permission first."

The four let out a collective cheer. "Yay! Cutie Mark Crusaders Camper Extrodinares!" Without so much as another word they charged down the road to get permission. He didn't have time to contemplate it much before Applejack's subdued laughter caught his ears.

"Oh what are you lauging at? You're coming too."

"Wait wha..." Applejack's laughter ceased upon this. "Ah can't the farm..."

"Big Mac wil take care of it. We'll be back before Apple Cider season and things are slow. Besides, this is all about my relaxation as you so pointed out. I mean it would be wonderful of my marefriend to come along to keep an eye on the kids so I can relax. I can't even remember the last time I sat back and enjoyed myself." He noticed she gave him a look as he reflected over his words and coughed into his hand. "That evening two days ago not withstanding." The time after breakfast that followed was just as good. He definitely felt loosened up.

Applejack gave out a sigh. "Ah'right ya got me there." She said as she began setting up her stall. Minutes later the crusaders were back.

"They said yes!" Scootaloo, Dinky, and Sweetie Belle shouted as soon as they were within earshot of the stallion.

Narutp came up in front of the two fillies. They were all smiles as he started listing what they would have to bring to the camping trip. "Alright you girls have until tomorrow morning to get ready. You're going to need a large container for water, a sleeping bag,

some blankets and pillows, and a tent. I think I can go find one for the four of you to two share if not we'll just get two and you four decide who bunks with who. Now the area I'm heading to will be north east of town so it can get chilly at night so bring at least three blankets." Oh this was going to be a fun little event.

"You...you want to go?" Naruto looked at Rarity incredously. "You know what camping is right?" He asked her playfully.

Rarity scoffed, "Of course I do. Beloved my preference for the finer things in life does not make me ignorant such matters. I went on camping trips all the time when I was a filly."

He doubted that very much. "Yeah sorry, nope, can't do it." He refused with a shake of his head.

"What? Well why not?" she cried out indignantly.

"Because I am supposed to be relaxing on this trip and..."

Rarity cut in before he could finish. "Are you suggesting I would be a distraction from you relaxing?" She added with an annoyed huff.

"You'll be a distraction of sorts alright." He commented.

"And if that is the case why did you invite the Crusaders? I highly doubt I eould be more of a distraction then them."

"I have my reasons." Ah hell he didn't have anything prepared at all.

A sly smile formed on her face. "They gave you the look didn't they?"

"Doesn't matter the age, you mares are devious." He grumbled as he leaned on the table.

"Now beloved, if fillies can sway you, what makes you think you can refute the charm of moi?" She asked, batting her eyelashes.

'Damn libido.' he cursed, looking away. Rarity pressed into his side her nose nestling into his neck. He felt his muscles tense as Rarity wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Beloved, Nar, may I come along please." She pleaded softly.

"You can come along." He finally relented. And Rarity gave a little cheer of victory. "You're sure you're not going to end up regretting this."

"I assure you I shall be fine."

"Well then you better get your sleeping bag, tents and sheets ready then. We're leaving early tomorrow."

"Sheets and a tent I can as for the sleeping bag." She brushed his cheek and brought her lips close to his. "I am sure yours will have more than enough room for the two of us."

By the realms. Why did almost every mare he know have to be such a tease?

Leaving the Boutique Naruto had run into none other than Ditzy. "Hey Ditzy!'

"Yo Naruto. Good news just talked to my boss and I was able to get a few days off. This camping trip is going to be amazing."

Wait...she thought? Oh no.

"Hold on a second Ditzy there's something you should know..." He tried to tell her but the excited mare cut him off.

"This is going to be so much fun. I never have time to spend with the girls unless its for meetings. Its going to be great being able to spend time together without worries." She then asked him. "Was there something you were trying to tell me?"

"No, no, just, can't wait for the trip." He added. He really hope everything was going to go fine.

Everypony was ready with their supplies. It was going to be a rather interesting few days. Thankfully the last of the crashies was Rainbow who quite simply just enjoyed camping.

Rainbow who would rather fly then hike was already well on her way, clearing the clouds and flying ahead.

Once they were on the outskirts of town Naruto spoke up. "Its going to be a five hour trek so I hope you all took my advice to use the facilities beforehand."

"Naruto," Rarity called out to him as she walked beside him. "If this trek is going to be five hours how many times are we going to rest on the way?"

"Once." He answered.

"Beloved surely you jest? Five hours is far too much and with only one rest stop." She replied after getting over her temporary state of being dumb founded.

"Well if it was just me the trek would have been half an hour without rest."

"But beloved..." She started with a whine and pressed herself against him.

"It'll be good exercise for you. After all you wanted to come Rare and this is all part of the camping experience, unless you want to go back."

In response to her glare she gave him a heated look and walked away from him. Oh boy he was going to be paying for that later.

Eight hours later they had arrived to the area. The group gazed at the camp site in awe. After the frequent stops they finally made it to the location. Naruto kneeled over so Rarity could climb off his back. That camping experience was really shining through, but to her credit she had lasted six hours in before being needed to be carried the rest of the way. Then again if she wore boots instead of heels her feet wouldn't have been hurting. He wouldn't have put it past her to have done so on purpose.

A flash of rainbow was spotted in the sky through the trees. "There's Rainbow Dash up there right now."

Rainbow suddenly dashed into area they were in, impressively cutting through four trees in order to obtain four giant logs of wood. She quickly placed them in front of them. Next, she dove into the nearby stream and retrieved several rocks with moisture retained on the outside, constructing them into a ring in the middle of the logs.

"Impressive, Rainbow." Naruto commented, sending her a bright smile. She quickly dusted herself off.

"I know!" She boasted loudly.

"Hey Rai— Scootaloo was about to greet Rainbow Dash, but she accidently tripped over one of the logs, dropping her stuff and performing some rather uncomfortable and unintentional tricks in front of them. She landed back at the ground, holding her head in pain. Nonetheless, she cleared her throat and crossed her back legs. "Hey, Rainbow Dash! What's up?" She asked, trying to hold back tears but one that slipped out of her eye.

Rainbow Dash only eyed her for a second before she turned her attention towards them. "What took you guys so long?"

Applejack placed her things on the ground and glared at Rarity, who was massaging her aching feet. "Well, some of us were'nt as well prepared for the hike."

"Well its time to set up the camp." He was about to start unpacking the items, but Applejack beat him to it.

"Don't worry, Nar. We've got this." She faced Applebloom and winked. "Right, Applebloom?"

"You got it, sis!" She exclaimed.

They both stretched out the tents and planted the wooden sticks, which were holding the rope that was attached to the tent, into the ground with the heel of their feet like a hammer. When the tents were finally set up, Scootaloo grabbed a seat on one of the wooden logs as Rainbow Dash flew and joined her.

"Looks like you'll be sharing a tent with me, huh?" Rainbow nudged Scootaloo.

"Heh, if that's okay with you." Scootaloo shrugged and responded.

"Sure!" Rainbow Dash messed with her mane a bit. "Long as you don't snore." Scootaloo could only look dumbfounded with that last statement. "You don't snore, do you?"

"Nope. No way. Not me. Never snored a day or night in my life." Scootaloo laughed nervously.

"Then you and I are gonna get along just fine." Rainbow commented. Suddenly, a large gust of wind blew through every single one of them, immediately catching their attention.

And within a second appeared a rather large and sophisticated tent inflate before them. "Come Sweetie Belle, we must find the proper foilage for my bedside vase." Rarity beckoened her as they began making way down the path only to pause and then turned to Naruto. "Beloved, where will we find flowers?"

"Head north a quarter of the mile and then turn east. There's a meadow." He answered.

"Uugh leave it to Rarity to worry about trying to make things frilly. We need firewood not flowers."

"Jut leave it to me. I'll have you firewood and no time!" With that Scootalo sped off.

"If you girls are fine setting up the rest of the camp I think I'll go catch dinner." He said as he rifled through his back, pulling out a scroll to which he unsealed a fishing hat, a pole, and bait.

"Oh mister Naruto can I come? I want to see the lake?" The wide eyed little unicorn asked.

"Sure, you coming Ditzy." He asked as the mare nodded.

"Just let me grab my swimsuit. I think I'll get some swimming in." She said as she began rummaging through her bag.

All things considering he supposed the situation could be worse. Sure it would be a little noisy, but being surrounded by loved ones while not worrying about the Nightmare Children, Training, or even relationship woes was still a pretty relaxing way to enjoy things.