Doctor and Ditzy’s Science Theater

by Rixizu

Episode 15 - Part 7

We All Still Love Eachother 

Applejack and Rainbow Dash found themselves back to the lobby in front of their friends and the Princesses. Both ponies bowed down to the Princesses.

"Congratulations to both players!" Princess Luna said as she praised them. "Applejack! Your skills in the arena are commendable!

Doctor: (Luna) Quite impressive for a lowly mu….

Ditzy: (Celestia) Lulu, we talked about this. Such derogatory statements frowned upon in modern society.

You have proven yourself worthy of our praise and we have a special trophy for you!"

Ditzy: Do you give out trophies for every victory?

Doctor: Sounds a bit expensive.

Princess Celestia levitated a giant golden trophy for her victory in the arena and gently placed it down next to Applejack.

Ditzy: (Twilight) Wait a minute, it’s larger than my trophy!

Applejack bucked her back legs in excitement and wrapped her front leg around the sparkling trophy. She was grinning from ear to ear. Suddenly, she remembered that she should show her competitor some sportsmanship

Ditzy:(Applejack) Ah promise da not post mah epic crushin’ victory over ya on Ponybook.

and shake hooves with her. She looked over to Rainbow Dash who was still prone on the floor from bowing. Her head was hanging low and a single tear drop formed from her eye and hit the ground.

Doctor: She saw a pony throw a piece of garbage on the street.

Applejack put her front leg around her neck. "There, there sugar cube. I'm sorry ya lost, but it was a good clean match and we had lots of competition and fun in the arena!" Applejack stuck her hoof out for Rainbow Dash to shake, but Rainbow Dash didn't move.

Doctor: (Rainbow) Give your empty platitudes to somepony else!

"I just hate losing A.J.," the cyan Pegasus confessed. "We did the ultimate skill type match up and you proved that you're the best, and I have no excuses for losing. I just don't want to play with you anymore."

Doctor: This is not what I expected to happen...I thought she would just laugh it off or make some lame excuse.

Applejack looked at her gleaming trophy for a moment. She then turned to her friends as if hoping they would tell her what to do.

Ditzy: (Applejack) Yah want me to kiss her? How in tarnation would that help?!

Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle had a rather unsure look on their faces.

Ditzy: (Pinkie) We could...throw her a party?

Doctor: (Twilight) That’s your answer for everything!

Ditzy: (Pinkie) Hey, it’s a good answer!

Fluttershy was smiling warmly at Applejack and said, "Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves."

Doctor: Applejack and Rainbow Dash looked at her like she was mad.

Rarity gave Applejack a wink as if to support the words that Fluttershy had just spoken.

Ditzy: But in reality she was winking at a hunky guard in the background.

Applejack represented the element of honesty, not kindness or generosity, and normally, Applejack would tell Rainbow Dash to just suck it up and accept a loss, but the presence of Fluttershy and Rarity next to her was far too powerful and she got inspired by them. Applejack had an awkward smile on her face that spoke of uncertainty and she let out a rather unusual laugh. She turned back to Rainbow Dash and said, "Well, I tell ya what sugar cube, if winnin' is so darn important to ya, then I don't wana see my good friend suffer like this."

Ditzy: (Applejack) So ah will treat ya to our special batch of cider when we get home.

Applejack suddenly nuzzled the trophy over to her friend and continued, "I want ya to have it fer yerself. Yer a special friend of mine and I don't wanna see ya quit somethin' that ya have such a natural talent fer.

Doctor: (Rainbow) Wha, who said I was quitting?!

Just because I won the first Duel we ever played together doesn't mean I'm necessarily better than ya."

Ditzy: (Applejack) Best two out of three?

Rainbow Dash looked at the trophy. She noticed that at the bottom of it Applejack's name was inscribed.

Doctor: (Rainbow) You’re giving me a gift that will always remind me of my humiliating defeat. Thanks.

"No A.J. This trophy is yours. Your name is already on this trophy. You need to keep it," Rainbow said.

Ditzy: (Rainbow) I don’t really have room for it anyway.

Applejack sighed aloud and looked over at the Princesses.

Ditzy: (Applejack) Ah tried.

She then spoke to them, "Tell ya what Pincess Luna and Princess Celestia, can ya'll use yer magic to inscribe Rainbow's name on it too? How about instead of one of us walkin' home with this here trophy, that ya'll can keep it and put it on display for other's to see. That way we can both be winners and no one would have to know that I won the first Duel match between us."

Doctor: (Applejack) Kill the guards so this secret never escapes.

Princess Luna and Princess Celestia looked at each other with a rather serious look on their faces, and then looked back at Applejack.

Princess Luna spoke to Applejack, "That is a wonderful and commendable thing to do for your friend! We would be honored to do such a thing and put it on display! Especially since that very well could have been the most entertaining match up we have ever seen!"

Doctor: (Luna) We particularly liked the part where you offered us your best friend’s kidney.

Rainbow Dash suddenly got up and hugged her friend. "Thank you for doing this for me A.J. It means the world to me. It really does," she confessed

Applejack patted her on the back, "It's okay sugar cube, anythin' fer a special friend of mine. It pains mah heart to see ya sad."

Ditzy: Hooray! Now Rainbow Dash will never have to learn her lesson about humility!

Rainbow Dash suddenly let go of Applejack and she perked up a bit. "So do you think we can have a rematch? I think I got a rocket with your name on it," she squealed in delight.

There was this filly-like excitement that Applejack could see in her friend's eyes.

Doctor: Doesn’t death and carnage bring the inner child out of all of us?

Applejack just grinned madly at her enthusiasm. "That a girl Rainbow. I'm glad to see yer motivation is back, but I'm awfully tired from all the fun we had today.

Ditzy: (Rainbow) Too bad, we battle now!

Let's call it a day and perhaps we can enter the arenas another time. I think at home I got an apple pie with yer name on it. Let's have a celebration together, not just over the wonderful Duel match we had, but more importantly, our friendship."

Doctor: (Rainbow) Friendship, yeah whatever. How does Friday sound?

"Apple pie?" Pinkie Pie asked. "I think Dashie needs to eat a humble pie! Hey Applejack! If we ever become a team in a two on two Team Death Match game type, can we combine our names together and call our team name, Apple Pie? Do you get the joke? Did you see what I did there?"

Ditzy: This must be one of Pinkie’s off days.

Twilight Sparkle elbowed Pinkie Pie hard in the side in hopes that she would be quiet for once.

All: Good luck with that.

The other mares let out an "Awwww," and began stomping their hooves on the floor in approval.

Doctor: (Rainbow) It’s about time somepony shut Pinkie up!

Ditzy: (Rarity) No more puns darling.

When the cheering died down. Applejack and Rainbow Dash's friends all rushed in for a big group hug with them in the middle of it.

Ditzy: Awwwww.

Doctor: It’s a shame they probably still smell like rancid flesh.

Princess Celestia spoke to them, "We are thrilled that you all enjoyed today's competition! Princess Luna and I both agree that we would be interested in hosting more match ups for you all. Especially where you can work together as a team such as playing Team Death Match games, Capture the Flag, and one of our most favorite game types, Domination. We have so many more game types and we have many groups of ponies who enter the tournament seeking to be the best of the best.

Ditzy: I want to be the very best

Like nopony ever was

To kill them all is my real test

To frag them is my cause

Our current dominating team in both Capture the Flag and Team Death Match is no other than the Wonderbolts themselves!"

Doctor: Don’t they have better things to do like rescue ponies?

Rainbow Dash instantly perked up and blurted out, "THE WONDERBOLTS PLAY THIS GAME!?

Ditzy: (Rainbow) Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!

IS SOARIN' ON THE TEAM TOO?" Rainbow Dash instantly changed the tone of her voice hoping that she didn't give away her true feelings for Soarin'.

Doctor: (Rainbow) He’s kinda cool I guess.

She repeated her question in a less caring voice. "Uh, I mean, is Soarin' on the team too?"

Both Princesses giggled.

Doctor: Luna loved playing matchmaker.

"Oh, Rainbow Dash," Princess Luna said, "We already know you have quite the affinity for Soarin',

Ditzy: (Luna) The multiple restraining orders and arrests attend to that.

but to answer your question, the answer is yes. Soarin' is one of the top elites of this game and he often enjoys to Duel in his spare time when not competing with his team."

Doctor: Stamp collecting is for losers.

Princess Luna suddenly leaned over and put her head next to Rainbow's ear. "Who knows.......maybe he'd be interested in spending a little special time with you and you both can do a little one on one action in the arena. I have a few beautifully crafted arenas set under my shining moon light and that can be a bit romantic for such a special occasion."

Doctor: Really, what could be a more romantic spot?

Rainbow's cheeks turned bright red as she let out a nervous little laugh.

Ditzy: (Celestia) Lulu is going to have such fun watching those two later.

She eyed her friends suspiciously, hoping that they weren't going to tease her.

Doctor: They whistled innocently.

Most of her friends were already giggling at her.

Ditzy: (Rainbow) Ugh! I’m never going to hear the end of this!

Princess Celestia broke the laughter of her friends. "Okay girls, we are scheduled to be hosting some other events right now in the tournament, and we must go.

Doctor: Seriously, do you do anything else?

Please feel free to sign up at any time for special tournament events, as well as hosting other different kinds of matches and game types!"

Ditzy: So, um, how is this all funded exactly? Is there an admission fee?

Princess Luna used her magic and levitated a box that opened up. Princess Luna then gently lifted off each of the girl's necklaces with her magic and placed them back inside the box.

Princess Celestia looked over to Rarity and said, "Rarity, I know you have the eye for things and love to create. It can be stressful creating these new arenas or updating versions of an older arena.

Doctor: (Celestia) I have lost much sleep trying to perfect my designs.

Would you possibly be interested in helping us out by creating and decorating them? It would please Princess Luna and I very much. Of course, we will credit you for your work and it could very well help promote your business since many ponies already know you for your designing and dress making abilities."

Doctor: Somehow I doubt that.

Ditzy: Maybe if she was an architect.

Rarity's eyes opened wide. "You want me to help out with something as huge and important as arena creations and revisions?"

Ditzy: After all, this seems to be the most important game in the universe I guess.

Rarity put her front leg to her forehead and then used her magic to bring out that red fainting couch and fell onto it in a dramatic manner.

All: (Rolls eyes)

Rarity opened one eye and noticed that one of the handsome guards was close to her. "Oh, wait!" she said as she got up from the couch. "This would be much better to faint into." Rarity put her front leg to her forehead and fell into the guard.

Doctor: He ignored her and she fell to the ground.

The guard dropped his spear and caught her.

Princess Luna and Princess Celestia looked at each other and then looked back at Rarity with confusion.

Ditzy: (Luna) Is the white one always like this?

"So does that mean the answer is yes, Rarity?" Princess Luna asked.

Twilight Sparkle sighed and said, "I think the answer to your question is yes, my Princesses. Rarity can be just a tad bit over dramatic sometimes. Especially when it comes to handsome stallions."

Ditzy: It still confuses me how she can look over Spike.

Rarity opened her eyes and then winked at the Princesses. She tried to contain her giggling.

The guardspony holding her, rolled his eyes.

Doctor: (Guard) I’m gay madam.

"A simple yes or no can do next time, Rarity, but we are thrilled that you will lend us a helping hoof," Princess Luna said.

Ditzy: (Pony) Um, is this a ballroom or a battle arena?

Princess Celestia levitated Twilight's trophy and placed it by her. "Please don't forget to take your trophy home with you, Twilight Sparkle.

Doctor: (Luna) We don’t think your trophy is worthy displaying.

Guards! Please escort our friends outside. Thank you."

Ditzy: (Guard) Get out! We never want to see your faces around here again!

The guards helped guide the ponies back up the stairs and back outside through the main castle doors.

The ponies waved goodbye to the guards.

Rarity winked and pointed at the guard that she fainted into. "And I'll be back for you later, handsome," she said as she batted her eye lashes quickly at him. "This mare knows how to scope out ponies inside of the arenas and outside of them too."

Ditzy: What a hussy.

The guardspony sighed and rolled his eyes once more.

Doctor: (Guard) What part of ‘I’m gay’ doesn’t she understand?

Rarity turned her back on him and went along with her friends.

Ditzy: She later forgot that guard even existed.

The mares were on their way to Twilight's house, but before they reached her house, they took a detour and went with Applejack to Sweet Apple Acres. The ponies waited outside of the farm for Applejack. Applejack wanted to make a pit stop and pick up an apple pie for her friends to share.

Doctor: Just one?

She was a very food oriented pony and loved to eat, especially after working or playing hard. Once they made it through Twilight's library, Spike had greeted them with a fancy tea party that he set up for their return.

Ditzy: (Rainbow) Ugh! We just had tea!

Spike rushed over to Twilight's side and asked, "How was your special day, Twilight? What was it that the Princess had you all do today? What's up with the trophy!? What did you win!?"

Doctor: (Spike) It’s positively unreal that you…

Ditzy: (Twilight) No puns Spike! I’ve had more than enough for today!

Twilight began to giggle. "Oh Spike, take a note!"

Spike got out a scroll and quill and was ready to write.

Twilight Sparkle cleared her throat, "Ah-hem.....Dear Princess Celestia, MURDER IS MAGIC!"

Doctor: A friendship lesson we can all take to heart I’m sure.

Spike began to repeat what she said out loud and wrote the words down. Suddenly, Spike stopped and said, "Huh? Wait? What? Murder is magic? What kind of heresy has the Princess been teaching you?"

Doctor: Princess Celestia is a surprisingly bad influence on her.

Ditzy: (Spike) At least I don’t have to bail you out of prison this time.

Twilight giggled again and said, "Murder, violence, and killing is magical and it brought our friendships even closer together than you could have ever imagined!" Twilight suddenly reached her front legs out and drew all of her friends in for a warm hug.

Ditzy: (Spike) Uh, thanks….Please don’t hurt me!

"You'll have to come visit us when we're in the Unreal Tournament Death Match arenas and see us in action!"

Ditzy: (Twilight) Come and see the horrific and unspeakable things I do to my enemies!

Spike had the most dumb founded look on his face. Eventually he replied, "What!? That is insane!

Ditzy: (Spike) Are you off your medication again?

Doctor: (Twilight) Oh Spike, you know the doctors only gave me that in a secret plot to give me cancer! They think they are so clever, but I am on to their conspiracy! They want to lower Equestia’s population through phony medicine! The public may buy their lies, but I don’t!

Ditzy: (Spike sighing) Owlicious, get the clown hammer again.

You girls participated in a tournament that is called a Death Match? That almost sounds as ludicrous and evil as when the time King Sombra used to put Fluoride inside the crystal ponies toothpaste and drinking water in order to dumb them down and make them so sick and cancerous that they couldn't rebel.

All: ....What?!

Princess Celestia has been putting Fluoride in our drinking wells hasn't she? Is that how your mind is coming up with such nonsense!?"

Doctor: (Spike) Wait, nevermind. You’re just in a bad fanfic.

Twilight Sparkle couldn't stop smiling. "Nope!" she said. "Our Princesses love us

Doctor: Wait, wait. Go back to the Flouride and Sombra thing. What in blazes are you talking about?

Ditzy: ...An in joke?

and care for our health as well as our well being. She would never do such a thing!

Ditzy: (Twilight) Cadance on the other hoof…(Shutters)

You'll just have to come and spectate us in our sport sometime!"

"Ha! I guess I'll have to!" the purple dragon said.

Ditzy: Don’t bring him into this too!

"I can only imagine Fluttershy having the urge to hurt somepony."

Fluttershy warmly smiled and said, "Oh, Spike, if you only knew. If you only knew."

Doctor: (Fluttershy) If only…(Sighs)

The rest of the girls began to laugh with Fluttershy and then they headed over to where that apple pie was on the table.

Doctor: (Fluttershy) And then Rarity’s abdomen exploded and her intestines smeared the walls leaving a…

Ditzy: (Rarity) Darling, maybe we should discuss another time. Such things should really not be talked about at the dinner table.

Doctor: (Fluttershy) I can’t help it! See those things just excites me so much!

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