“We did it!” Twilight enthused. “That was amazing.”

“It sure was something.” Applejack acknowledged.

“Has anypony seen Robert?” Fluttershy asked. “Bobby said he'd gone back toward Tirek, but I haven't seen him.”

“No, I hope he's alright.” Rarity said.

“Down here.” said a small orange and black kitten. Rainbow trotted over and leaned down.

“Omigosh, isn't he a cute little kitty!” the rest of the gang started. Rainbow remembered herself. “I mean, cool, yeah.” Two paws grabbed her snout and pulled her down.

“I am many things, but cute is not one of them.” it said.

“What happened?” Twilight asked.

“You ponies and your bloody rainbows...” Robert said.

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The rainbow washed over everything, restoring magic to ponies as it went. And wrenching loose any that had been taken. Robert felt the world move, and suddenly get a lot bigger. He saw from the low grass as soldiers came and took away Tirek, now vastly reduced in size. Robert laughed, realizing he was in the same predicament. “Derrick, want to lead us back to town?” The wolverine, was less than helpful, staring at him, and then rolling onto his back, laughing madly.

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“So I ended up coming back the long way.” Robert finished. “Do you know how long of a walk it is when your legs are this short?”

“Ummm... why didn't you fly?” Twilight asked.

“Tirek took my magic, and what I had... taken back from him, was also taken. Now I have none at all until it comes back naturally.” he sighed, and looked around. “So, nice castle. Got a spare bedroom?”

Chapter 51B

“That was exhausting. I do hope we don't have to do that again anytime soon.” Rarity said, settling down into her chair. The adrenaline had worn off.

“You're tellin' me Sugarcube. Ah feel like ah've harvested the whole orchard myself.” Applejack agreed.

“Or flown the entire Grand Pegathalon.” Rainbow nodded.

“Yes.” Fluttershy agreed.

“I thought it was fun.” Pinkie said, with far more energy than she had any right to.

“Well, it turns out...” Twilight said, as she came in. “I think we might have to defeat Robert.”

“Whatever do you mean?” Rarity asked.

“He won't stop laughing.” Twilight said. Robert trotted in, chuckling, saw the ponies slumped in their chairs, then started laughing in earnest.

“What's so funny?” Applejack demanded, sitting up right for a moment.

“You guys. Looked... so silly!” Robert rolled over, laughing. “I mean, Rarity, Rainbow, and Applejack pulled it off. But that was too funny!”

“Don't worry Twilight, I got this.” Pinkie produced a bucket of water.

Moments later a sopping wet Tiger was washed out into the street, still laughing.