Applejack spent the next morning racking her brain, trying to come up with a suitable gift for Twilight. It was obvious to everypony but herself how Twilight felt. And yet, she didn't ask anypony for ideas, because it was supposed to be special. Ah just don't know what to get her. She's into books, an' she's livin' in a library, what could Ah give her she don't already have? she thought as she started her morning chores.

Her problem was apparent to Apple Bloom, who tried to start a conversation. "Ya know, she's into books... Maybe give her one o' yours?" Apple Bloom looked at her big sister. "Or better yet, give her something, from the heart."

"Ah appreciate it, Apple Bloom, but Ah just don't get it. You this mornin', an' Big Mac last night both said somethin' similar. What are you gettin at?" Applejack looked accusingly at her sister.

"If Ah have ta explain it, it don't mean nothing," she said, and walked away.

"From the heart huh... Hmm..." She continued with her morning chores. Throughout the day, she kept thinking about what would make her the happiest she could be. She went to bed that night with no ideas, still.

Twilight comes over early in the morning for help with her gift. Since she had Fluttershy, she needs help. She knows Fluttershy not as well as the others. She actually caught Applejack in the middle of snow clearing.

"Applejack!" she called, and hurried by her side. "Good morning. I've got a question for you."

"Shoot," she replied. Feeling confident she could keep quiet about her own gift.

"You know, I've been suggested to get Fluttershy a bird caller. By both Spike, and Rainbow. What do you think?" Twilight asked, walking with Applejack.

"Ah don't know, Twi. Whatever you choose, Ah'm sure she'll love it. Ah ain't picked my gift out yet," Applejack said flatly, avoiding eye contact.

Twilight perked up. "Have you thought about yours at all?"

"Ah've thought about it plenty, but Ah ain't come up with nothin'." Applejack replied.

"Well, I can help you with yours, if you want," she said, leaning in.

"Uh, Ah think that would defeat the purpose a little, Sugarcube."

"I only want one thing, if it's from you, anyway. It's" Twilight leans in, and whispers in her ear. Then pulls back, a slight blush on her face.

Applejack stopped, and thought. Maybe she's right. Ah do kinda feel that way. She looked at her hooves, then to some of the trees around her. "Ah know what to get now. Thanks for helpin' me out, Twi. I owe ya one."

Twilight looked a little confused. "Huh? But... I didn't even give you any advice, or ideas, or anything. Unless... it's m-me... you're..." Her cheeks flush red, and she takes off for the library.

"That could have been better, sure." Applejack continued her chores for the rest of the day, thinking about what Twilight had meant to her.

Twilight woke up, and immediately started brainstorming her gift for Fluttershy. Spike had gotten up already, and started his morning routine. She went through a few small scrolls worth of ideas, before coming to the conclusion that she was no good at picking gifts. "This is ridiculous! Coming up with a gift shouldn't be this hard!" Twilight got out of bed, and went into town.

Link was already in town, in a bookstore. Navi was nearby, looking at the sign outside. Maybe he's getting a book for me? Twilight thought. I don't know... She continued into Sugarcube corner, where the Cakes immediately turned her away, saying Pinkie cannot be bothered. "Great, number one gift giver, and I can't even ask her for advice. Maybe Rarity?" She goes to Carousel Boutique, where Rainbow is sorting through a chest of yellow colored rocks.

"Hey Twilight. Something wrong, dear?" Rarity asked.

"Why is Rainbow looking through a bunch of rocks?"

"I need to find three triangle shaped ones for my gift. But I've only found two so far," Rainbow complained as she sifted through the rocks.

"I told you already, I'll help cut them," she said, looking at the blue pegasus.

Rainbow quickly sorted through, ignoring Rarity's solution.

"I'm in need of help. I need to know what Fluttershy likes to do besides take care of animals. Any ideas?" she asked, sounding desperate.

Rarity was the first to respond. "Unfortunately, no. I don't. But maybe Rainbow can help you?"

"Nope... Oh wait, she likes animal call whistles. If you can get one, she'd love it. Definitely." Rainbow concluded.

"A ... whistle? But she already whistles," Twilight muttered. "The day's half over and I'm no closer to figuring out what to get her. Did either of you draw my name?"

"If we had, darling, I wouldn't have let you in the door," Rarity said, looking at Rainbow. "She drew Link, and I drew Spike. And I know just what to get the little guy. In fact, I'm heading out with Link tomorrow to retrieve what I need."

"I'm choosing Topaz to be formed into that golden triangle thing he's got on his hand, what'd Navi call it? The ... Triforce?"

"Yeah, it's the Triforce. Some ancient magic of his world I guess," Twilight confirmed.

"Triforce. Rarity's gonna help make it into a necklace," Rainbow keeps looking for the third piece. "So, if you'll excuse us, sorry Twilight. See you in a couple days?"

"Yeah, a couple days..." Twilight left the boutique. Pinkie's busy, Rainbow and Rarity are busy, can't ask Fluttershy... Maybe Navi would know? Or Spike, maybe? she thought, heading back to the library. Once there, she called, "Spike!" A clambering of claws came from upstairs.

"Coming," he said. "Just, give me a sec." For a moment, Twilight thought she heard fire. Spike comes down the stairs. "Hey Twilight. How'd it go?"

"Not good. I'm still on the fence about what to get her," she said. "And I've only got a couple days to do it."

"If you ask me, I think you should get her a bird caller. She'd like that," he said.

"You're not the first to suggest that." Link and Navi come in with his bags on his back, and heads into the kitchen to get started. "Wonder what he got?"

"Whatever he got, it's a surprise. If you want a third pony's opinion, I suggest you talk to Applejack tomorrow."

"I'll do that then. And if she agrees, then I'll get one. If not, then ... I'll keep thinking," she said.

Twilight got an early start on going to Sweet Apple Acres to get Applejack's opinion on the matter. Seeing her work on clearing snow made it a good time to talk. "Applejack!" she called from atop the small hill. She quickly made her way to Applejack's side. "Good morning. I've got a question for you."

"Shoot," the farmpony responded, still pulling.

"You know, I've been suggested to get Fluttershy a bird caller. By both Spike, and Rainbow. What do you think?" Twilight asked, walking with Applejack.

"Ah don't know, Twi. What ever you choose, Ah'm sure she'll love it. Ah ain't picked my gift out yet," Applejack replied. Twilight didn't notice Applejack turn her head away slightly.

Twilight got a little closer. "Have you thought about yours at all?"

"Ah've thought about it plenty, but Ah ain't come up with nothin'." Applejack said, looking at her a little.

"Well, I can help you with yours, if you want," she said, getting closer still.

"Uh, Ah think that would defeat the purpose a little, Sugarcube."

Be brave, Twilight. Just, tell her how you feel. And don't sound like a nerd. "I only want one thing, if it's from you, anyway. It's" Twilight leans in, and whispers in her ear. "All I'd want from you, is your love. Because, well, I love you." Twilight returned to her distant position.

Applejack stopped, and looked at her hooves, then to some of the trees around her. "Ah know what to get now. Thanks for helpin' me out, Twi. I owe ya one."

Twilight looked a little confused. "Huh? But... I didn't even give you any advice, or ideas, or anything. Unless... it's m-me... you're..." Twilight's cheeks flushed a deep red at the realization of what she'd done. A-Applejack drew... MY name?! Twilight turned tail, and raced back to the Library. She called behind her as she left, "I'm sorry, forget I was here." It went unheard however.

When she got back to the library, Spike was waiting for her. "This is the gift you are giving to Fluttershy. I took the liberty of having the princess send it via flame."

Twilight asked, "What is it?"

"It's a bird whistle. I figured you'd get no help from Applejack, so I got the princess to send a bird call of her own."

"I owe you one, Spike. Now I can take the day off. You however, need to get ready for tomorrow." Twilight headed up the stairs, and tried to get some sleep.

"Oh, I'm not worried, Angel. I know she'll like it. This way, Link won't have a choice. I know she's not a pet, but he needs to take care of her," Fluttershy told Angel, who was sitting beside her on the couch.

"A hair brush? For a fairy? It's bad enough you let her take my spot when those two are over, now you want to give her one of my brushes?" Angel retorted.

"It's technically a toothbrush for bunnies, but it works anyway. Don't you want to do the nice thing?"

"No," he said, "I don't. Because it was mine anyway. You want to get her a brush, you go out and get one."

"I would, but see I already had an extra from my trip last week. So I'm set." Fluttershy looked down at Angel.

"And you know, it wouldn't hurt for you to be nicer to her. She's a friend."

Angel looked away. "Doesn't mean anything. She's your friend. I hardly know her. That, and she can talk with all the others, being that fairy thing she is."

"I'm using your brush and that, is, final."

Link and Navi went into the market before Twilight got up. "We've got to be quick if we want to get back to the library in time," Navi said atop his shoulder. "I need a cookbook."

They were stopped by Rarity, who was out looking for them. "Excuse me, Link, and Navi. I have a small request. Can you escort me tomorrow? I have to pick something up from Canterlot. It's for Spike, so don't tell him, okay?" She asked.

Link nodded his head, and she continued, "Good. Meet me at the first train there in the morning tomorrow." With that, she went back to her boutique.

"What was that all about?" Navi asked. Link shrugged his shoulders and kept walking.

The two went into the bookstore, and walked around a while inside. Navi went through the cookbooks alone. She eventually found a recipe for a special dessert to best fit the party planner. "How much just for this one recipe?" she asked the clerk.

"One recipe? Tell ya what, I'll write it down for you and you can have it, free of charge," she replied. She began transcribing the recipe on a bit of paper for her.

"Thank you, so much. I'll be outside until you finish." Navi flies outside and looks at the sign. "Hmm... 'Book Barn', neat name." She noticed Link come out a few minutes later with his bags on. He hands the paper to Navi, who returns to his shoulder. They return to the library where Twilight and Spike are talking about something he didn't care about. He quickly went into the kitchen, and started setting things up. Navi wouldn't be able to make a full cake, so she settled for a cupcake.

After about an hour or so, the two emerged from the kitchen, a batch of fresh cupcakes in his glove-covered hands. "Behold! Pinkie's gift! A batch of cupcakes made by me! And Link helped. Now, we have to get his stuff prepared for tomorrow's journey." The two went upstairs after putting the desserts away, where they stayed for the rest of the day.

Navi stayed in the kitchen with Spike's help making some more cupcakes. "Are you sure he'll be fine?" Spike asked.

"Absolutely, he's a tactical genius, and a top-notch, fighter. Nopony's gonna mess with him."

"It's just that, this'd be the first time I remember that you let him go somewhere alone," He added.

"Well, he upset me a few days ago, so it's high time he did without for a while. Besides, I need to work harder on my cupcakes," Navi fumed.

"I understand, but .." He sighs, "anyway, your cupcakes are great, they don't need to be any better."

"I appreciate it, but ..." Navi also sighs. "Seems like sighing is the order of the day. I'll make a fresh batch before tomorrow." She flies up to the room she's staying in and falls asleep, only to wake up next to Link, who seems to be hugging her...

Unfortunately, one of Pinkie's walls were destroyed somehow, so we won't know what she's doing until she presents her gift to Epona in a couple days. You know, no 4th wall, means we don't know anything. Sorry. I do know that she instructed the Cakes to let no one interfere. Guess she takes her surprises seriously. ^_^

Ask yourself... If I were a fabulous, stylish unicorn like Rarity, what would I want... Epona spent her morning jog around ponyville in thought. She glanced through various stalls, and stores, with nothing. "This isn't going well."

"What's not going well?" A pony asked.

"Hmm... Nah, I don't think it's allowed in the rules to ask for help... but..." She sighed and leaned in, away from prying eyes, her sheer size making the pony shrink back. "I need ideas for what to give Rarity."

After a moment of silence, and a few hoofsteps back, the pony replies. "Oh, is that it? Hmm. If I recall, she's the lead designer of Ponyville. Sure she could use something sewing related. Maybe... fabric? Needles? Thread, perhaps? I do know this: she's obsessed with her work. Ooh, and I might have just the thing, too. Come with me, if you will."

The two walk to his house, which is smaller outside than it looks, for sure. Various gizmos were strewn about. Several hats and scarves decorated his coat rack. Blueprints scattered over his coffee table. "Uh... What is all this?"

"'All this', is my life's work. Well, multiple lives, but that's beside the point. What I can give you, is around here somewhere..." He began sifting through his work table, then moved to the drawers, then under everything before moving to another set of drawers. "Where is that blasted, there it is!" He held up a small object made of cloth with several metal objects poking out of it.

"... what is it?"

"This, my dear frind, is a 'puncturing instrument neutralizing cushion. P.I.N. cushion, for short. Capable of holding up to 100 small pointy devices most commonly used by crafters of cloth and thread, much as Rarity is."

"That's... actually pretty cool."

"You should see the flying machine he's working on." A voice called out from the balcony on the second floor. "It's really special."

"Gaah! How did you- Where are the- huh?!"

"Yes, yes, I do get that a lot. This house is actually 4 floors tall. If you can believe it. Each one is accessible from the previous floor. Not of my own design, rather I inherited it from the last doctor." The doctor smiled and glanced at his assistant. How's the weather out there?"

"Cold as ever, doctor," Derpy replied. "And it isn't gonna clear up for at least a month."

"Perfect. Just as I planned it. Anyway, you have your trinket, I have plans for this afternoon, and the weather isn't going to last forever. I bid you farewell, and hope that we meet again somewhere in this timeline."

"... You are strange. But I guess it was worth being stopped." Epona turns and leaves the house, looking back at the one story building behind her. "How very... odd. And out of place." With the P.I.N. cushion in her sidebags, she goes back into town, seeing Link and navi come out of the book store, but deciding against making an appearance. She went back to the library and read through a bit of her stack of books.

Epona fell asleep last night beside Link's bed. She awoke with him not there. With no indication of where he went, she descended the stairs to see Spike in the kitchen making cupcakes with Navi. I can see I'm not needed. Hmm. What do I do when I have nothing to do? I could always go back to the doctor's place... As great an idea it was, she decided on it, and set out, arriving there in minutes.

Only to see the house not there. "That is strange... There should be a house here. E-Excuse me, but where's the house that was here yesterday?"

"Hm? I don't remember a house ever being there. Sadly, a house should never be built on... sacred grounds" a blue pegasus replied.

"What's so sacred about it?"

"Some ponies say a hero is buried there, a hero from long ago. Others say bad plumbing, so who can say for sure?" Blue Thunder continued his path.

"Hero of old, huh... H-How did he die?"

"Hm?" He stopped and turned. "How, you ask? Well, that all depends on what side you take. If you take his side, he died protecting his family from a great evil. If you take the evil's side, then he died because he got in the way of progress. Either way, I still think it's bad plumbing."

"Who else thinks it's a hero grave?" Epona asked.

"Couldn't tell you. They are few and far between. I can tell you, however, that whatever side you take, you'll be making enemies. So, just believe it's plumbing and be on your way." Thunder hastily flew away.

That was strange as well. Hero of old... Now she knew the house was gone, she retreated back to the library and immediately returned to her room with a new stack of books, staying in there, tuning out the world until the next day.

Rarity stayed awake all that night, thinking of how to get to Canterlot quickly and safely. Her only resource at the time was Link, who she ran into while going to Twilight’s library. Her original idea was to ask her to teleport to Canterlot, but running into Link changed her plans. “Excuse me, Link, and Navi. I have a small request. Can you escort me tomorrow? I have to pick something up from Canterlot. It's for Spike, so don't tell him, okay?” She asked, looking a bit nervous. Link nodded as she continued. “Good. Meet me at the first train there in the morning tomorrow.” With that, she turned back towards her boutique. Now that he’s taken care of, I can focus on my orders.

After Rarity spoke with Link, Rainbow Dash got her attention. "Hey, I got a favor to ask you. Think I could come over?"

"I don't see why not?" she replied. "I enjoy visitors." The two head back to the boutique.

Without hesitation, Rainbow started to explain. "I drew Link's name from the hat and I want to make him a shiny yellow necklace of that thing he's got on his ... hand. Can you help me?"

At her desk, she replied, "Of course I can, darling. Why, I even have a large amount of topaz that'll make it special. Topaz is a strong gem, but if you find any you like, that are out of shape, I'll cut them for you."

"No cutting, I want them to have their natural shape be triangular. It'll mean something." Rainbow started looking around.

"The chest over there has the topaz. And my offer still stands, Rainbow." She continued working on her orders.

Rainbow found herself in front of a chest full of topaz. "This is gonna be great. I know it. He'll never take it off!" She began shifting through the gems.

"Topaz is a strong gem, so just wearing them shows strength."

After a while, Rainbow finds two of the shape she needs. Soon, Twilight walks in.

"Hey Twilight. Something wrong, dear?" Rarity asked.

"Why is Rainbow looking through a bunch of rocks?"

"I need to find three triangle shaped ones for my gift. But I've only found two so far," Rainbow complained as she sifted through the rocks.

"I told you already, I'll help cut them," she said, looking at the blue pegasus.

Rainbow quickly sorted through, ignoring Rarity's solution.

"I'm in need of help. I need to know what Fluttershy likes to do besides take care of animals. Any ideas?" Twilight asked, sounding desperate.

Rarity was the first to respond. "Unfortunately, no. I don't. But maybe Rainbow can help you?"

"Nope... Oh wait, she likes animal call whistles. If you can get one, she'd love it. Definitely." Rainbow concluded.

"A ... whistle? But she already whistles," Twilight muttered. "The day's half over and I'm no closer to figuring out what to get her. Did either of you draw my name?"

"If we had, darling, I wouldn't have let you in the door," Rarity said, looking at Rainbow. "She drew Link, and I drew Spike. And I know just what to get the little guy. In fact, I'm heading out with Link tomorrow to retrieve what I need."

"I'm choosing Topaz to be formed into that golden triangle thing he's got on his hand, what'd Navi call it? The ... Triforce?"

"Yeah, it's the Triforce. Some ancient magic of his world I guess," Twilight confirmed.

"Triforce. Rarity's gonna help make it into a necklace," Rainbow looks for the third piece. "So, if you'll excuse us, sorry Twilight. See you in a couple days?"

Twilight left the two to their plans. A while later, she finds the third piece, and Rarity makes the necklace, and sends her on her way.

The rest of her day went smoothly, between cutting, sewing, forming and piecing together the outfits that made up her order. She had time to fall asleep so she’d be ready tomorrow.

Rarity got to the station a few minutes after Link, and to her surprise, fairy-less. She didn't question it, but the two boarded the train in silence. It took them most of the morning to get to the jeweler-trader. Rarity had noticed a large green gem called Jade sitting in front of the glass. That was her goal. Once she got it, she and Link made their way back. Rarity had just enough time to wrap it before she had to get some rest. By this time, it was 5 at night.

Spike woke up earlier than Twilight, and wrote a letter to the Princess. Dear Princess Celestia. Our athlete element, Rainbow Dash, is a long time fan of the Wonderbolts. I want to do something special this holiday season. Is there any way I could get a single ticket to their New Year’s Performance? Your loyal dragon subject, Spike

Unfortunately, Spike had to get on his chores before Twilight got up. Otherwise she'd think he's up to something. Later that day, Spike was sweeping the upstairs room when he belched out a scroll. He read it aloud, "'Dearest Spike: Your gift for Rainbow Dash will surely make her happy. A thoughtful gift indeed. But as you are aware of, that show was sold out. I however called in a favor to Spitfire, who was more than happy to send one V.I.P. ticket to Miss Rainbow. This ticket is good until the next day. In that time, Rainbow is allowed to be around the Wonderbolts for the day. Before and after the show. Give her my best regards. Sincerely, Princess Celestia.' Cool." He took the shining silver ticket out and hid it under his tiny bed. He gathered a scroll and quill and wrote his reply.

Dear Princess Celestia, Thank you for your gift, and I'll be sure to tell her what you said. Just then, Twilight opened the door to the library and called out, "Spike!" Quickly, he replied, "Coming, just give me a sec." P.S. Twilight's back, please don't reply. Spike He clambered to the window and blew the scroll to the castle. Then, he bolted down the stairs. "Hey Twilight. How'd it go?"

"Not good. I'm still on the fence about what to get her," she said. "And I've only got a couple days to do it."

"If you ask me, I think you should get her a bird caller. She'd like that," Spike said, getting to her side.

"You're not the first to suggest that." Link and Navi come in with his bags on his back, and heads into the kitchen to get started. "Wonder what he got?"

"Whatever he got, it's a surprise. If you want a third pony's opinion, I suggest you talk to Applejack tomorrow."

"I'll do that then. And if she agrees, then I'll get one. If not, then ... I'll keep thinking," she said.

"Are you sure he'll be fine?" Spike asked, helping Navi with her cupcakes. Link had gone to Canterlot already.

"Absolutely, he's a tactical genius, and a top-notch, fighter. Nopony's gonna mess with him."

"It's just that, this'd be the first time I remember that you let him go somewhere alone," He added.

"Well, he upset me a few days ago, so it's high time he did without for a while. Besides, I need to work harder on my cupcakes," Navi fumed.

"I understand, but .." He sighs, "anyway, your cupcakes are great, they don't need to be any better."

"I appreciate it, but ..." Navi also sighs. "Seems like sighing is the order of the day. I'll make a fresh batch before tomorrow." She flies up to the room and falls asleep. Spike had a scroll ready. Dear Princess Celestia, Sorry to bother you again, but this time, Twilight needs your help. She's gifting to Fluttershy, but doesn't know what to get. I've suggested a bird call, but she wrote me off. Can you send one? Spike

Almost immediately, a scroll came back to him, with a bird call. Spike, this bird call is just one of several pieces. I got this one on my trip to the city many, many years ago. I believe this one will be the most useful for Fluttershy. Her heart was in the right place, and I'll be expecting a letter from her in a few days. Celestia

Awesome! he thought. Got two of them out of the way, and Navi's cupcakes are looking great too.

Later, when Twilight got back to the library, Spike was waiting for her. "This is the gift you are giving to Fluttershy. I took the liberty of having the princess send it via flame."

Twilight asked, "What is it?"

"It's a bird whistle. I figured you'd get no help from Applejack, so I got the princess to send a bird call of her own."

"I owe you one, Spike. Now I can take the day off. You however, need to get ready for tomorrow." Twilight headed up the stairs, and tried to get some sleep.

Spike, satisfied with his usefulness, sat down with a good book. That night, Link came in quietly. "You know, Navi's upset with you. I suggest you apologize before she thinks you don't care."

Ashamed, Link trudges up the stairs.

And a relationship mended. I am just too good.

Rainbow Dash, fastest pegasus in all of Equestria, was not good at gifting in the slightest. Not because her ideas were bad, but because she never knew how to properly give a gift. She slept on a cloud the night before, and awoke to the sound of Link talking about ... something. Rarity had stopped them, and talked for a moment. Once she saw Rarity head back to her boutique, she kicked the cloud away and got above Rarity.

"Hey, I got a favor to ask you. Think I could come over?" she asked.

"I don't see why not?" Rarity said. "I enjoy visitors." The two head back to the boutique. This is gonna be perfect! Rainbow thought on the way.

It was soon after arriving that she started to explain. "I drew Link's name from the hat and I want to make him a shiny yellow necklace of that thing he's got on his ... hand. Can you help me?"

"Of course I can, darling. Why, I even have a large amount of topaz that'll make it special. Topaz is a strong gem, but if you find any you like, that are out of shape, I'll cut them for you."

"No cutting, I want them to have their natural shape be triangular. It'll mean something." Rainbow started looking around.

"The chest over there has the topaz. And my offer still stands, Rainbow." Rarity went back to her designs.

Rainbow found herself in front of a chest full of topaz. "This is gonna be great. I know it. He'll never take it off!" She began shifting through the gems.

"Topaz is a strong gem, so just wearing them shows strength."

After a while, Rainbow finds two of the shape she needs. Soon, Twilight walks in.

"Hey Twilight. Something wrong, dear?" Rarity asked.

"Why is Rainbow looking through a bunch of rocks?"

"I need to find three triangle shaped ones for my gift. But I've only found two so far," Rainbow complained as she sifted through the rocks.

"I told you already, I'll help cut them," she said, looking at the blue pegasus.

Rainbow quickly sorted through, ignoring Rarity's solution.

"I'm in need of help. I need to know what Fluttershy likes to do besides take care of animals. Any ideas?" Twilight asked, sounding desperate.

Rarity was the first to respond. "Unfortunately, no. I don't. But maybe Rainbow can help you?"

"Nope... Oh wait, she likes animal call whistles. If you can get one, she'd love it. Definitely." Rainbow concluded.

"A ... whistle? But she already whistles," Twilight muttered. "The day's half over and I'm no closer to figuring out what to get her. Did either of you draw my name?"

"If we had, darling, I wouldn't have let you in the door," Rarity said, looking at Rainbow. "She drew Link, and I drew Spike. And I know just what to get the little guy. In fact, I'm heading out with Link tomorrow to retrieve what I need."

"I'm choosing Topaz to be formed into that golden triangle thing he's got on his hand, what'd Navi call it? The ... Triforce?"

"Yeah, it's the Triforce. Some ancient magic of his world I guess," Twilight confirmed.

"Triforce. Rarity's gonna help make it into a necklace," Rainbow looks for the third piece. "So, if you'll excuse us, sorry Twilight. See you in a couple days?"

Twilight left, leaving the two to their plans. Just one more... It may have taken longer than expected, but she found the last one she needed. Rarity quickly made them into a necklace, carefully molding the corners together with magic. After hoofing it over to Rainbow, the pegasus took off without another word.

Rainbow flew up to her home to get it wrapped up in a white box. "Alright, got his gift done in a single day. Now I can lounge around."

She spent the remainder of the day asleep.

Rainbow had already finished her gift, so there was nothing left to do, except make sure the clouds were correct. Derpy had been assigned to keep the clouds in order that day, but we all know how that would turn out if Rainbow wasn't keeping an eye on her.

Link woke up, and being really quiet, he took Navi outside and into town. "We've got to be quick if we want to get back to the library in time," Navi said atop his shoulder. "I need a cookbook." Link pointed to a store.

They were stopped by Rarity, who was out looking for them. "Excuse me, Link, and Navi. I have a small request. Can you escort me tomorrow? I have to pick something up from Canterlot. It's for Spike, so don't tell him, okay?" She asked.

Link nodded his head, and she continued, "Good. Meet me at the first train there in the morning tomorrow." With that, she went back to her boutique.

"What was that all about?" Navi asked. Link shrugged his shoulders and kept walking.

They walked inside the bookstore that he'd pointed out. Navi flew off to do her own thing. Link went to another section of books. He looked at the covers, the bindings, and size. Applejack likes books, she said so the first day we met. Finding the right one won't be easy he thought, flipping through. He found a gold book with circles on it. 'Artemis Foal, The Diamond Deceit. By Eoin Colter' Hmm... Sounds good. After flipping through, he noticed a coded message at the bottom of each page. Yup, this is the one.

He returned to the counter and paid for the book. The pony behind the counter stopped him from leaving. "Sorry, but your fairy companion asked me to get her a recipe, could you get that back to her?" She handed him the slip of paper. After putting the book in his bags, he took the paper and went outside. Handing the paper to Navi, who sat on his shoulder, they went back to the library to get things started.

Immediately, Link went to the kitchen to set up Navi's gift. And, after about an hour's worth of mixing and baking, he came out of the kitchen with a fresh batch of cupcakes. "Behold! Pinkie's gift! A batch of cupcakes made by me! And Link helped. Now, we have to get his stuff prepared for tomorrow's journey." Navi said. Link put the cupcakes on a table and hurried up the stairs to prepare for the trip in the morning.

Again, Link woke up really early. And since Navi didn't want to go with him, he gathered his bags and set out for the station. Rarity arrived a few minutes after he did. The two boarded the train in silence. Once in Canterlot, they sought out the jeweler. It took an hour, because of traffic. This was a busy time for ponies.

In the window, was the Jade gem she needed. She paid for it, and left for other shops. It took all day, but they got to the station as it was leaving. Thankfully, they had stopped to let them on.

Rarity left the station for the boutique as they got back to Ponyville. I over-prepared for this... he thought on his way back to the library. Why didn't Navi want to come with?

At the library, Spike was in the room, reading a book. Link came in as quietly as he could, but a floorboard creaked. "You know, Navi's upset with you. I suggest you apologize before she thinks you don't care." Spike said, not even looking over his shoulder. Ashamed, Link climbed up he stairs and found Navi asleep in his bed, and Epona beside it.

Slowly, he crawled in, and snuggled close to the first true companion he's ever had. I'm sorry if I ever made you sad. I'll change. I'll change so you will want to be around me, not out of obligation, but out of choice. He didn't notice Navi wake up at all.

And with that, the ponies, dragon, fairy, and human have their gifts ready. All that's left is the big reveal on Hearth's Warming day.

Really late on this one. A follow up on the last special. There'll be one more after this.

If there's a continuity issue, I really tried to make them all overlap correctly, please tell me.