My Little Pony Mystic Season 4
Chapter 5: Episode 5: Old Folks of Las Pegasus
Previous Chapter Next ChapterAfter successfully located and retrieved the Pan'ku Box, Demon Successors are now working to solve the puzzle box, hoping that it can lead them to new portal and open it. Ripper, the representative and secret agent to Nezha, is assisting them with the problem.
Demon Successors were glaring at the Pan'ku Box. They were thinking and trying to solve and open it. Voltscar summoned his Thunderstrike Blade on it. The box's magical force-field repel him off. Quake tried to grab it, which caused powerful electrical shock on him. Avalanche tried to eat it, which gave him more shocking again. Demon Successors and even Ripper were annoyed and embarrassed to see them being fools.
"What part of 'good magic' do any three of you cannot understand?!" Hak Xing asked angrily and annoyingly. Quake, Voltscar and Avalanche groaned and moaned painfully while lying on the ground. She groaned, "Anyone?!"
"It would be very difficult to solve it," Gusty grumbled while glaring at the Pan'ku Box. He groaned, "It's impossible!"
Song Wing scoffed while whacked Gusty's head, "Thank you for the obvious answer, froggy. Anyone got a better idea?"
"Why don't you help us, Ripper?" Drago asked in annoyance, "You are Mystic Pony, you know!"
Ripper chuckled uneasily, "Yeah. Solving the puzzle is not my game. Plus, isn't it your job to save your parents?"
Annoyed by Ripper's jokes, Drago groaned angrily, "Why I oughta-?! You think it's funny?! I'll show what funny means, psychopath moron!"
"Drago, stand down!" Hak Xing ordered angrily and firmly.
"Shut the hell up with the order, will ya?!" Drago screamed angrily.
Drago quickly snatched and grabbed the Pan'ku Box, despite it gave powerful electrical shocks on him. He ignored the pain. He threw it right at Ripper, who quickly dodged down at once. The puzzle box thrown very hard straight at the wall. It then bounced and dropped to the ground. It opened in half.
Shocked and disbelieved, Demon Successors turned and glared at Drago, who was already annoyed and angry.
"What?! It's not my fault if Ripper wouldn't help us! And he's a Mystic Pony! He can use the good magic, for Scorpan's Sake!" Drago exclaimed in annoyance.
Hak Xing snarled at Drago, "I am warning you again, Drago. If you ever-!"
Drago snarled at Hak Xing, "Well, bring it, bitch! I'm sick of taking order from you! All you did is come up with the dumbest strategies, which didn't help us win anything!"
"So be it!" Hak Xing remarked dryly and angrily.
Hak Xing and Drago snarled angrily as they were about to start the fight if not for Mei Kai, who prevented and held them apart from fighting each other.
Noticing Pan'ku Box slowly levitated in midair, Gusty yelped, "Uh, guys. You need to see this."
Demon Successors turned their attention to the Pan'ku Box, which is now in midair. And to their surprise; the puzzle box was sliding, twisting and rotating by itself magically.
Drago gasped, "What the hell?!"
"Agreed. The Pan'ku Box is opening itself now," Hak Xing said in surprise. She then remarked sarcastically, "It looks like you finally contribute to some useful, Drago."
"Thanks," Drago smirked with pride. Realizing her meaning, he snapped angrily, "Hey!"
Gusty shushed Drago and Hak Xing as he and his cousins continued watching the Pan'ku Box continued twisting, sliding and moving its parts around. Aftermath, it halted at once. It opened its top right and shot greenish beam out. The beam then created the map of Las Pegasus with the mark of Mystic Symbol within the Ponet Fantastique Resort. It even has 'Xiao Fung' Name on it. Demon Successors awed in amazement about the map.
"Looks like we have found our first portal, cousins!" Mei Kai exclaimed happily.
Hak Xing nodded, "It appears this is your chance to free your father, Gusty."
Gusty smirked as he cracked and stretched himself out, "Viva Las Pegasus! Here I come!"
At the School of Friendship's Lobby, the students were chatting happily with each other while walking around within the area as well. Lockdown was there as well. While still writing down on his notepad, he was keeping an eye on anything suspicious or troubling.
"Hey Lockdown!" Rainbow called, alerting and scaring Lockdown to trip and fall down hard. The discipline teacher turned and glared at her. She laughed awkwardly, "S-Sorry."
Lockdown sighed in annoyance while getting himself up, "What is it, Rainbow Dash? This better be good."
"Yeah, I was hoping that you let me off for a day off? I'm heading to Las Pegasus." Rainbow asked hopefully.
"Why am I not surprise? So, why a day off?" Lockdown asked suspiciously. Rainbow explained her reason of wanted to go to Las Pegasus for a week. He was annoyed and irritated. With his raised eyebrow, he asked dryly, "So, let me get this straight. You want a week off, so that you can enjoy riding this ridiculous rollercoaster because your Wonder Flyers told you how excited and great this Wild Blue Yonder is?!"
Rainbow smiled meekly and innocently, "Yes…"
"Did you have someone to take over your class for a day?" Lockdown asked in annoyance. Rainbow gulped in concern and worried. He gave dry and serious looks, "No!"
Rainbow whined unhappily, "Please!"
"No!"
"But!"
"No!"
"Come on, Lockdown! You've gotta help me with this!" Rainbow pleaded, "Can't you just take over my class?!"
Lockdown gave Rainbow a dry and firm glare, "Unless you have a substitute teacher to take over, you can kiss your trip to rollercoaster adventure goodbye! And FYI!" He screamed out loud, "I am very busy!"
Rainbow groaned in frustration, "Aw, come on! Why won't you help me out?!"
"Coz Applejack's already taken a day off! So, I'm not gonna let you off," Lockdown said firmly. He then spotted Heatwave and Sandbar were brawling with each other. He shouted, "Hey! Why did I tell you about fighting at Lobby?! You wanna go to detention class again?!"
Lockdown angrily approached to Heatwave and Sandbar, halting their brawl and berated their attitude problems.
Rainbow gave some thoughts of what Lockdown. She smirked happily as she realized that she might have a substitute teacher to take over her class now.
Rainbow went to Sweet Apple Acres, seeking Applejack. Lucky for her, she has found her best friend and rival at the Apple Orchard, where she was doing apple bucking. She approached and talked to the cowgirl, convincing her to let her go to enjoy the Wild Blue Yonder at Las Pegasus for a day.
"The ride closes this week! Forever! But I can't go to Las Pegasus because I have to teach at Twilight's school. I'm gonna miss out on the coolest rollercoaster of all time!" Rainbow explained in upset tone. She then smiled slyly, "Unless..."
Applejack hummed suspiciously, "Why do I feel like you're about to ask me a mighty big favor?"
"Can you cover my classes?" Rainbow asked hopefully before whimpered sadly.
Applejack smiled happily, "Absolutely!"
Rainbow gasped happily, "Really? Awesome!"
And just before Rainbow could fly off, Applejack quickly used her lasso to capture and bring her down hard.
"On one condition." Applejack said firmly, "You tag along with a few other ponies goin' to Las Pegasus."
As Applejack looked behind, Rainbow followed her friend's direction. They both found Granny Smith arriving at the orchard.
Rainbow laughed, "Surely you don't mean Granny Smith!"
"No, no, of course not." Applejack disagreed. Spotted three shadowy figures following Granny Smith from behind, she smiled warmly, "I mean Granny Smith and the rest of the Gold Horseshoe Gals."
Granny Smith called out, "Hurry your haunches, hinnies!"
Three figures revealed themselves to be Grand Auntie Applesauce, cousin Apple Rose, and cousin Goldie Delicious. Three of them were headed straight to Sweet Apple Acre's House/
Applejack introduced happily, "Grand Auntie Applesauce, cousin Apple Rose and cousin Goldie Delicious. Why, I'm sure they'd be plumb tickled to have you join their annual grandmares' trip to Las Pegasus. It'll be perfect. I'll teach your classes, and you can look after them for me.
Rainbow scoffed in disbelief, "Look after them? You've gotta be kidding!"
"So they don't get too carried away." Applejack commented. She turned and looked at Big Mac, who was bringing tons of luggage and bags, heading towards his family's house. She continued, "Usually Big Mac goes along as a chaperone, but I'm sure he'd love a break."
"There is no way I'm going to Las Pegasus with a bunch of old, slow grannies!"
"So you don't mind missin' your only chance to ride the Wild Blue Yonder?"
After thinking over what Applejack has said, Rainbow groaned in frustration, "Ugh, fine! I'll go!"
"Ha! That's the spirit!" Applejack exclaimed happily. She smiled, "Now skedaddle so I can help them get ready."
Applejack returned to her family's home, helping her grandmother and other elders out with packing up the stuffs. Rainbow groaned in frustration and annoyance about accepting her friend's request.
Almost an hour or two have passed; Rainbow waited impatiently, standing near to Hot Air Balloon Parking Zone. She even looked at the clock tower, which is now 1pm. This made her more frustrated and impatient.
Rainbow groaned, "Why is this taking so long? The Wild Blue Yonder's gonna close before we even get to Las Pegasus."
Rainbow then looked up and found Applejack and four Apple Elders have arrived at the scene. They even brought their lighter luggage. While the Granny Smith and her Gold Horseshoe Gals were climbing up and entering the hot air balloon, both Applejack and Rainbow were discussing.
"What took you long?!" Rainbow asked impatiently.
"Sorry, Rainbow. Granny Smith was looking for her 'Flank Cream'. That took for a while." Applejack explained uneasily. She cleared her throat, "And of course, I have to write and send a letter to Saber, letting him know that you're in-charge of the group."
"Wait? Saber?"
"Of course, you're gonna meet up with Saber too. He said that he's chaperone for his crew."
"Seriously?"
"Yes, Rainbow Dash. Gold Horseshoe Gals and the Veterans of Three Kingdoms have always been together and have a great time with their vacation for quite a while. I'd tell ya. They're crazy with it."
Rainbow scoffed a bit, "Yeah, right."
"Here. I made a list to help you keep the grandmares out of trouble." Applejack said firmly as she passed the paper to Rainbow. She continued, "Don't wanna have to bring 'em back home before you get to go on your rollercoaster."
"That could happen?" Rainbow asked in shock.
"Only if you don't follow the rules." Applejack said seriously, "These grannies need a lot of care. If one of 'em overdoes it, it's bye-bye Las Pegasus for the lot of ya.:
"'Make sure they get their naps'. 'Eat only soft foods'. 'Careful when dancing'? 'Don't get too excited'? Seriously?!" Rainbow asked in shock.
Applejack nodded firmly, "And don't let 'em out of your sight. Ever."
"Wait. Then how am I supposed to go on the rollercoaster?"
"You'll find time. And you might even learn a thing or two about havin' a good time from these old gals."
"Yeah. That'll happen." Rainbow grumbled.
Applejack smiled, "Trust me. It'll be fine. Just make sure they don't overdo it while enjoy their vacation. If you need help, Saber's the guy to help you out."
Rainbow sighed, "Fine. Whatever."
Applejack turned to Granny Smith, "Now, Granny, just remember not to-!"
Granny Smith scoffed as she interrupted, "Applejack, you worry too much! We know when to enjoy our fun and when to rest for our beauty sleep. Besides, having Rainbow around means we're gonna have great time at Las Pegasus."
"I know. Just don't overdo it like last time," Applejack said sternly yet calmly.
Granny Smith giggled, "You've got it."
"Okay, then. Enjoy your fun, grannies!" Applejack called happily.
The Hot Air Balloon Captain bring up the anchor. She then pulled the rope down, activated the air balloon to ascend to the sky. Applejack waved goodbye to Granny Smith and her relatives, who returned it to her as well. They're now off to Las Pegasus. Hopefully, Rainbow made it there in time.
It took Rainbow and Gold Horseshoe Gals an hour to reach Las Pegasus. Upon arriving to their destination, an aircraft marshal was standing on the platform, signaling the hot air balloon to descend and land carefully on it. They have arrived at Las Pegasus.
While Gold Horseshoe Gals were unloading their luggage, Rainbow was waiting for them while looking up ahead, searching for Wild Blue Yonder. And to her surprise yet excitement, she spotted the rollercoaster on top of Ponet Fanastique Resort.
Rainbow squealed happily and excitably, "The Wild Blue Yonder is in our hotel?!"
Rainbow turned and looked at Gold Horseshoe Gals have unloaded their luggage down. She then gave some thoughts of getting to the Wild Blue Yonder. She smiled slyly yet again.
"Uh, I bet you grannies are feeling super tired from your journey." Rainbow asked curiously.
"Nope!" Granny Smith disagreed. She then looked at her cousins, "How about a trot down the avenue to see the sights, girls?"
"Oh, forget the sights," Goldie Delicious exclaimed excitably. She smirked, "I came here to play some serious horseshoe toss!"
"Oh, can we see the rainbow fountains at the water show?" Apple Rose asked sincerely. She sighed, "They're so magical!"
"My pores are crying for a mud mask at the Prism Palace Spa!" Auntie Applesauce said hopefully while touching her face.
Though upset and anxious of getting to the rollercoaster, Rainbow is determined to get off from responsibility. While approaching and pushing the tons of luggage, she asked, "You know what would be really fun? Relaxing in our room!"
Gold Horseshow Gals shrugged amusingly as they headed off to the hotel. Rainbow followed them from behind while still pushing and moving the luggage.
Unknown to Rainbow and the Apple Elders, a shadowy figure was floating and flying around wildly on the midair. Upon reaching to the Las Pegasus, he landed on the top of the building's rooftop. He then looked around of his surroundings. Gusty smirked amusingly and happily that he has arrived to his destination.
"Las Pegasus, I've arrived," Gusty said playfully. Hummed thoughtfully, he smirked, "Better put myself in disguise. I wouldn't want to ruin ponies' fun while I'm looking for my dad."
Gusty magically transformed into fatty lighter purple colored Pegasus with greenish mohawk hairstyle, wearing purple shirt and purplish-navy colored jacket. He even has the Pan'ku Box on his bagpack. He hopped and landed on the ground hard. He purred playfully like a cat.
"Show time," Gusty commented happily.
Gusty made a sailor's whistle while heading off to find the portal now…
Still carrying tons of luggage on her back, Rainbow and the Goldie Horseshoe Gals arrived and entered the Ponet Fantisque Hotel. The daredevil Pegasus put down them down. She suddenly has the shocking yet exciting face as she witnessing the largest blue-black colored rollercoaster with wild and crazy designs of roller tracks around the hotel's interior.
Rainbow squealed happily and wildly, "Oh-my-gosh-oh-my-gosh-oh-my-gosh-oh-my-gosh! There it is! The best rollercoaster ever!"
"Beautiful, isn't it?" A familiar cocky and calm voice asked.
"It sure is-! Huh?!" Rainbow got interrupted as she snapped back to reality. She turned to her right. She was completely shocked and surprised, "Wow! Soarin?! What are you doing here?! I thought you're done with it."
Soarin laughed uneasily and embarrassingly, "Can't help it. I enjoyed this ride so much. I wanna go with it again. Plus, I owe you a date."
"Cool…" Rainbow commented in surprise. Remembering what Applejack has said before, she cleared her throat a bit, "Well, we'll get that ride late. I've got something to do first."
"Whatever it is, I'd be grateful to help you out," Soarin said calmly.
Rainbow smiled, "Thanks. By the way, have you seen Saber?"
"No." Soarin answered calmly.
"Looking for me?" Saber's voice asked. Rainbow and Soarin turned and looked on right. They found him. He worn a reddish T-Shirt with white ring around his collar and blackish sleeves. He even has Ace on his shoulder. He smirked, "What up, ya'll!"
"Saber! Glad to see you again, buddy," Rainbow exclaimed happily. She asked, "So, who's your crew? Hopefully, it's not old folks again. I've got mind full hooves now. The last thing I need is AJ getting mad at me again."
Surprised yet worried by Rainbow's complain, Saber chuckled uneasily, "Funny story, AJ. I kinda did bring the old folks here as well."
Rainbow was in shock and disbelief of what she just heard. She looked behind of Saber. She found couple of old ponies and creatures – Armorhide, a darker sky blue colored Pegasus dwarf with dark greenish-bluish little beard and short tail and his cutie mark is heavy shield, Axen, Anchor, Apollo Python - a yellowish-brownish colored Griffin with white feathers worn crimson Tiger Armor, Veteran Shot and Gutsy the Steel Dragon, arriving at the scene.
"Aw! Come on! Again!" Rainbow exclaimed angrily, "Why do I have to end up with old ponies?!"
Saber shushed Rainbow while dragging her and Soarin behind the water fountain. He then spoke, "Rainbow! For crying out loud, lower your voice! You wanna mess with these guys?!"
"What?! What are you talking about?!"
"I'm talking about those guys! The veterans! These guys maybe 'old', but they're a lot of tougher and smarter than anyone else. You do not wanna get on their bad sides!"
"Come on, Saber. How bad they can be?!"
"Veteran Shot is the oldest but very strong and cunning warrior, and also one of Five Dragon Generals. He is very skilled with archery. Armorhide is the Great Defender for using his penetrable armor and shield against anything that they can throw at him. Anchor is the boldest warrior and seasoning navy general. Axen, Apollo and Gutsy are close friends and companions to the veterans, and they will not hesitate to take you down for insults. If I were you, I would not try to make fun of them or even underestimate them."
Rainbow groaned, "Man. I don't know what scares me the most – Applejack's demanding me to keep an eye on her grannies or your warning about those old folks."
Saber chuckled a bit, "Or could be worse, they end up getting early retirement."
Rainbow laughed a bit, "That's a good one!"
Soarin hummed while looking at Granny Smith's talking with her relatives. He spoke, "Man, I can't believe that Applejack's grandma came here…"
"You okay?" Rainbow asked.
Snapped back to reality, Soarin cleared his throat, "Oh yeah! I'm fine."
"Hey, fellows! Guess who's around here?" Veteran Shot called out.
Veterans of Three Kingdoms approached and greeted the Goldie Horseshoe Gals. They all chattered happily and amusingly to see each other and have fun together again.
"Good to see you handsomes around. I hope that you're ready for the worst!" Granny Smith challenged amusingly yet cockily.
Anchor laughed heartily, "Ooh! Someone's already want to start the challenge."
"I'd prefer we take a breath first before we do it," Armorhide said firmly.
Apollo sighed while shaking his head, "Indeed, Master Armorhide. I would advise that we take it slow and not to rush things."
"Then, it wouldn't be much fun, now would it, Mr. A.P?" Goldie Delicious joked, annoyed Apollo to growl a bit. She continued, "Warm up those withers, ladies! There's a horseshoe-hurlin' trophy with our names on it!"
"That's an indeed good idea!" Axen exclaimed in agreement. He stretched himself out, "I could use some stretching!"
Gusty chuckled happily, "Gusty… Loved… Exercise…"
The old ponies and their companies grunted a bit as they began stretching out themselves. Axen, Gusty and Apollo have no problems with their stretching. The old ponies were slow and cautious yet rushing as they tried to stretch out as much as they can.
Soarin whistled in amazement while looking at the old ponies stretching. Saber chuckled while clapping his hooves. Ace blew his whistle and cheer for them. Rainbow became uneasy and worried to watch the old ponies struggling and stretching out. She even recalled Applejack's warning if they get too excited.
Rainbow panicked and called out, "Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa. That sounds a little too exciting. Why don't we get you checked in first?"
"What's the matter, lass? Worried that we break our backs?" Veteran Shot asked teasingly yet sarcastically.
Anchor scoffed, "I think she worried too much about our old age."
"Regardless, my comrades, we should check in now," Armorhide suggested, "After that, then we can proceed with our activity."
Everyone chattered and nodded in agreement with Armorhide's suggestion. Luggage Cart arrived as he approached to help and carry their luggage on the cart. All of them headed off to their suite now.
Gusty, still in his pony disguise, arrived and entered the hotel. He hummed thoughtfully while looking around of his surroundings. And so far, he only found ponies marveled at the hotel while chatted with each other. He took the map out, looking around and trying to find the location.
Gusty used Anti-Magic Glove to hold on the Pan'ku Box to search and locate it. He pointed it around the direction until it glowed and pointed west. He smirked amusingly as he has located it. He then headed off to the location.
Luggage Cart guided and led his guests to their high classed suite. Rainbow and her friends entered the suit. They all awed in amazement and surprise of what they're looking at. The suite is huge and very decorated with comfortable sofa, mirror, drawers, bed and couple of palm trees as well.
"Welcome to our Gold Horseshoe Suite." Luggage Cart introduced to their suite, "Only the best of the best for our favorite guests. Which, of course, means you lovely mares and friends."
Auntie Applesauce approached to Luggage Cart as she gave him a sincere yet warm smile. She thanked, "Why, thank you a bushel and a peck, you scrumptious morsel of frosted carrot cake."
Auntie Applesauce picked the bit by her mouth, showing towards at Luggage Cart. He looked nervous and uneasy about getting it. And just before he could do anything, Apollo patted her back, making her spill and flip the bit out. Luggage Cart quickly used his hat to catch it.
"Thank you, sir!" Luggage Cart thanked happily.
"Anytime," Apollo said warmly. Luggage Cart turned and headed off at once. He then found Auntie Applesauce glaring at him. He was annoyed to ask, "What?"
"I was being polite and giving him the bit! Thank you for being rude to me," Auntie Applesauce scolded Apollo.
Unfazed by her temper, Apollo commented sarcastically, "Has anyone told you that you're being creepy to him.
Everyone laughed at Apollo's sarcastic remark of Auntie Applesauce, who was annoyed and offended by it.
While reading the notes, Rainbow spoke out, "Hey, folks. How about a nice nap so you can really enjoy Las Pegasus?"
"What?! So, we can miss out the fun?" Veteran Shot asked in annoyance.
Anchor chuckled, "I agreed with him. We don't have time to rest. We're just getting started!"
"You're right." Auntie Applesauce exclaimed in agreement, "Better see what else is out there first. The day is young, and I am not!"
The Gold Horseshoe Gals laughed out loud about Auntie Applesauce's jokes. They're all agreed with one thing. They wanted to have fun while they still have the time. Rainbow was a bit annoyed yet worried and nervous.
Rainbow pleaded, "B-But-!"
"Rainbow, relax. They're not kids," Saber said firmly and calmly, "If it makes you feel better, why don't I watch over them while you and Soarin head off to your Wild Blue Yonder for a ride?"
"R-Really?" Rainbow asked hopefully. She halted, remembering about Applejack's instruction. She hissed, "I-I don't know."
"You sure you can handle it?" Soarin asked in concern. He looked at the elders were chatting and talking with each other. He hummed, "That's awful lots of responsibility."
Saber smiled, "Don't worry about it, Soarin. Applejack and I have been doing this for quite a while. I can manage it. Plus, Axen, Gutsy and Apollo are helping me out to watch over them. The elders can handle anything. Trust me."
"You go along now and explore while we have our fun, sugar booger." Granny Smith insisted calmly, "Saber and the boys can look after us. They're quite strong."
Though not convinced and didn't like to leave the job unattended, Rainbow's reluctantly agree, "If you say so. Just make sure that-!"
Granny Smith interrupted, "Don't you worry about us getting overdo. I already told Applejack that we'll be fine. Just go and have fun."
"We've got this," Saber blinked at Rainbow.
Rainbow smiled happily, "Cool! Thanks!"
"I guess it's cool," Soarin commented in concern.
Rainbow and Soarin exited the suite's entrance, heading straight to the Wild Blue Yonder. Saber then take and guided the rest of the elder for their activities now.
Flying across the hallway, both Soarin and Rainbow came across to the receptionist, who is handling with the rollercoaster ticket and behind him was the entrance to Wild Blue Yonder. They both approached to him.
"Two tickets for the coolest rollercoaster of all time, please." Rainbow asked politely. The receptionist gave two tickets to her and Soarin. She neighed happily, "Ooh! This is it!"
Soarin smiled, "Trust me, Rainbow. You'll love it."
As soon as the curtains raised up, both of them yelped in shock and disbelief as they're witnessing the longest line of ponies wanted to try and ride on the rollercoaster.
"But... But... this line never ends!" Rainbow exclaimed in shock.
"I know, right?" Cranberry Muffin asked happily, "Good thing we can just stand here all day without any responsibilities waiting for us!"
Hearing what the pony has said, Rainbow can't help but feel guilty and shame about abandoning her responsibility to look after Applejack's relatives. She decided to drop the ticket and walk away. Soarin went after her.
"Rainbow! Where are you going?!" Soarin asked in concern.
Rainbow asked, "Going back to look after the grannies."
"But Saber said-!"
"I know. But I promised AJ that I watch over her grannies. It's time I do what I'm supposed to do, even if I have to give this up. You go on ahead."
"Forget it. I may have been on this ride for too many times. But going to ride without you is no fun. I'll help you."
Rainbow can't help but smiled happily and relieved to hear what Soarin has said. They both headed off to find and meet up with the rest of their friends.
After leaving the Wild Blue Yonder rollercoaster, Rainbow and Soarin returned to their suite, where they found a note on the table. It revealed that Saber, Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdoms are now inside at the arcade. They both headed off to the location.
Arriving and entering the arcade, Rainbow and Soarin looked around of their surroundings, searching for their friends. Suddenly, they heard the loud chanting noise calling 'Goldie' and 'Veteran Shot'. This surprise them. They headed off to the source.
Rainbow and Soarin found both Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdoms were playing the muckers. Goldie Delicious and Veteran Shot were now playing it. Their own teammates and the crowd were cheering and applauding for them to win it.
"Can they do it? Can good old Goldie Delicious and the Gold Horseshoe Gals break the all-time resort record, folks?" Carnival Barker asked through his microphone.
Goldie Delicious was shaking and swinging the metal red horseshoe around her hoof. She threw it straight at the metal pole. She scored a goal. The crowd went wild.
"Now that's how you hurl a horseshoe!" Goldie Delicious exclaimed happily.
"Score one for Gold Horseshoe Gals! Can Veteran Shot get his score back for his team?!" Carnival Barker asked dramatically yet excitedly.
Veteran Shot scoffed, "I've seen better, young lady. Watch and learn!"
Goldie Delicious smirked, "Go ahead and try. You'll miss it."
"Don't be sure," Veteran Shot remarked confidently as he armed with his blue horseshoe.
While swinging his horseshoe for the moment, Veteran Shot jumped high before threw and struck it at the metal pole hard. The crowd went wild again. His own teammates cheered for him. He scoffed confidently while giving a smirk to Goldie Delicious, who groaned in annoyance.
"How do you like that?" Veteran Shot asked proudly.
Goldie Delicious grumbled, "Lucky Shot."
"Ooh! Veteran Shot won back again!" Carnival Barker exclaimed in surprise, "Make some noise for the best-played game of horseshoes this resort has ever seen! Can you believe your eyes, folks?"
The crowd went wild again for both Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdoms. Rainbow and Soarin were shocked and amazement about the event. They then found Saber and Ace sitting down on the bench, watching the event. They then sat down close to their friends.
"Hey, guys. That was quick," Saber commented in surprise.
Rainbow sighed, "It was a long line. I decided to drop out and get back here instead. I did promise AJ about looking after her grannies."
"I told you already, Rainbow. I can handle it. Plus, these old folks are very tough. They can handle it."
"I know. But I've got the list to follow and make sure that nothing bad happen to the grannies."
"What am I surprise? I hope that she's not being overprotective pony with 'looking after her relatives' again."
"What do you mean?"
"AJ tends to get crazy over how to look after them properly when she knows that they can handle it by themselves. I just hoped that Flim-Flam's stunt didn't scare her."
"Right. The stupid tonic con. They really don't care of what happen to some ponies as long as they get the bits. Jerks."
"Well, they've got what they deserve. They're now under Scar Brilliance's control. They're not getting off that easily. Make one wrong move. Cutting their salary is the least of their worries."
"Good riddance," Rainbow said firmly. She turned and looked at how serious and determined Veteran Shot and Goldie Delicious with the mucker. She whistled, "Wow! Goldie's and Veteran Shot's got game!"
Saber smirked, "They sure are. They've been rival to the core for almost any kind of game. And trust me, you do not wanna mess with them!"
"I hope she doesn't get too excited," Rainbow said hopefully.
Saber smiled, "Don't worry, Rainbow. They won't. And when Applejack said 'don't let them get too excited', she meant not to let them go overboard more than two hours."
"Got it," Rainbow nodded understandingly. She turned and looked at the game. She cheered, "Yeah! Go, Goldie!"
Rainbow, Saber and Soarin continued watching the game as Goldie Delicious and Veteran Shot were determined to win the mucker. The crowd continued go wild for them.
Gusty has spent for two hours, travelling through the maze of the hotel, following the Pan'ku Box's glowing direction. He grumbled and muttered angrily and annoyingly that he has found the portal yet.
"Gusty!" Xiao Fung's voice shouted angrily, scaring Gusty to turn back. He found his father's ghostly form of face glaring at him. He continued, "I've grown impatiently, son! When are you going to open the portal?!"
Gusty groaned, "I'm trying to find that stupid portal. But this place is a maze! The Pan'ku Box isn't much of helping."
"No excuses, son! Just get me out of here!" Xiao Fung exclaimed in frustration.
"Yes, father…" Gusty obliged. He called out, "Hopper! Mulch!"
Hopper and Mulch appeared behind of their masters. They revealed to be dark blue and dark greenish humanoid frogs-like worn blackish ninja suits and masks to cover their faces. They both bowed to the ground.
"We need to pick up the pace. We must find that portal quickly," Gusty ordered firmly and determinedly. He took out two wands-like sticks with glowing greenish energy on the top. He passed them to his minions, "These are Wayfinder Wands. They have the Pan'ku Box's magic scent. They will help you find and locate the portal. When you do find it, call me."
Hopper and Mulch nodded while bowed humbly and firmly. They then hopped and disappeared from his sights. Gusty continued his search for the portal.
After the tensed rivalry between Veteran Shot and Goldie Delicious, Rainbow and her group are taking a break. They're now having snacks. They're at the cafeteria, where they were picking up their favorite snacks from the buffet.
"I love me some nachos." Granny Smith exclaimed happily as she picked up the plate of nachos, "I'mma set my dentures loose on these vittles until the crumbs cry uncle!"
After picking up his own nachos and taco, Saber smiled, "So do I! Wait till you guys try the Naco!"
"Naco?!" Granny Smith asked in surprise. She then laughed heartily, "Can't wait to try it!"
Not only Granny Smith chose nachos as her snacks, other chose their own snacks as well. Both Auntie Applesauce and Apple Rose decided to eat the sweets and cakes. Goldie Delicious chose the fruits as her snacks.
Alerted by Granny Smith and her relatives' choice of food, Rainbow hissed, recalling what Applejack has warned her. She asked Saber, "Saber, you sure that is a good idea for them to eat something crunchy and hard? I mean, they're supposed to eat something soft."
Saber scoffed, "Of course, they can eat them. Let me guess, AJ again?"
"Yeah." Rainbow confirmed.
"That pony really need to loosen it up." Saber grumbled a bit. He cleared his throat, "The grannies know what meal they can eat, and what not. So, just for today, they can have those bites only. And of course, the food they picked aren't very hard and rough."
Rainbow sighed, "I supposed so."
"Hey. Why don't we give them the carrot soup? Just in case, they don't like their snacks?" Soarin suggested.
Saber hummed thoughtfully, "Well, it that helps you not to worry too much."
"Totally!" Rainbow agreed. She brought and put the carrot soup on the elders' trays. This surprised and shocked them to look at her. She cleared her throat, "Just in case if you don't like it."
Granny Smith scoffed, "Don't threat, Rainbow Dash. I ain't gonna lose my denture that easily."
After gathering their food, Rainbow's group headed off and taken their seats. They all have their snacks and drinks to eat and drink now. Apple Rose looked surprise when she looked at Armorhide's dishes, which consisted of Chinese Dumplings, Carrot Soup, Bak Choy Bun, An Apple and Orange.
"Hey, how come you ain't eating other things?" Apple Rose asked curiously.
After eating his dumpling, Armorhide sighed, "I wish to keep my diet healthy and clean as much as possible with less carbon and oil food. And of course, I want to keep myself fit and strong for my duty when we returned home."
"Oh my!" Apple Rose said in surprise.
Axen smiled and nodded in agreement, "It is true. I have never seen Master Armorhide eat anything than the healthy food." He chuckled a bit, "Except the wine. He gone mad with it."
"Only because we're celebrating for special occasions," Armorhide said defensively.
Apple Rose giggled a bit, "That is cute."
"What about you three?" Auntie Applesauce asked Anchor, Gutsy the Steel Dragon and Apollo. She continued, "I'm pretty sure vegetables and fruits aren't good enough for you."
"Don't worry about me. I can handle with my diet well. And of course, I've done more exercise than eating," Anchor said proudly. He then showed off his muscle, "How else I get these bad boys?"
Apollo chuckled amusingly while eating apple, "It's true. Anchor is the strongest and toughest Diamond Dog we ever had. And I'd prefer apples over meat."
Gutsy munched happily with his Naco, "Nacos… Me… Like… Them… But… Gems… Best…."
Goldie Delicious scoffed, "I still won that game, you know."
Veteran Shot chuckled, "Not a chance, goldie. You can never best my archery!"
"Wanna a bet?"
"Ooh! I'd love to see you try!"
Both Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdom chatted happily while eating and drinking. Saber and Soarin laughed at the scene while eating their snacks. Rainbow couldn't help but also laugh at it.
"Attention all, thrill-seekers!" Carnival Barker's Voice shouted through the P.A. "There's only one day left to ride the ride of all rides, the Wild Blue Yonder, before it's gone for good! Get in line! Now!"
Rainbow yelped in concern. She turned and looked at the elders, "So... what does everypony want to do tonight? I was thinking go to our room and put on eye masks and earplugs?"
"Really?" Saber asked in annoyance.
Apple Rose scoffed in disagreement, "I'd rather hit the club and show off my dance moves. I'm quite a legend when it comes to rumba."
Everyone chatted and nodded in agreement with Apple Rose's suggestion.
"Sounds kind of intense. Aren't you all exhausted from your big day?" Soarin asked curiously.
"Heck no! We save up our energy all year for Las Pegasus weekend, isn't that right, everypony?" Goldie Delicious asked excitedly yet hyped. Her relatives and friends agreed. She scoffed, "And of course, I wanna kick his flank too."
Veteran Shot laughed out loud, "I'd like to see you try. Coz no one can ever best the Veteran Shot!"
"Even dancing?"
"Is that a challenge?"
"Bring it on, old timer!"
"Old timer?!" Veteran Shot demanded, feeling offended. He scoffed, "Look who's talking!"
Everyone chatted and laughed out loud over Veteran Shot and Goldie Delicious rivalry with each other.
Rainbow groaned reluctantly, "Dancing it is, then. I'll be there."
Shaking his head, Saber spoke, "Rainbow Dash, you really need to chill and trust me. Everything will be fine. Nothing bad is gonna happen."
Still searching for the portal, Gusty was walking and looking around within casino. He got annoyed and frustrated that he's still unable to find it. He then received magical message in midair, he read it softly. He was happy and pleased that Hopper and Mulch have located the portal.
With their magical beacon activated, Gusty was led straight to the basement, which is filled with metallic pipes around the ceiling. He even found his lieutenants bowed to the ground. He then looked at the pipe vault carefully. He picked up and aimed Pan'ku Box at the vault. It then glowed brightly as if it has located its target.
Pan'ku Box levitated up in midair. It then flew and attached itself to the vault's lock. It magically opened the large portal. Xiao Fung slowly emerged out from it. Gusty and twin Frog Ninjas bowed to the ground. He sighed calmly and happily.
"Yes! Freedom at last!" Xiao Fung exclaimed proudly and happily.
Gusty smiled, "Welcome home, dad."
Xiao Fung smiled, "Good to be home. Finally get away from Po Kong's smelly butt! Pee Yew! I can't stand that smell!"
"What should we do, father?" Gusty asked hopefully.
Xiao Fung smirked while stretched himself out, "We're going to have greatest fun at this land. I loved gambling especially when I'm winning!"
At the dancing night club, DJ Pon-3 was playing the DJ Jockey happily and wildly. Everyone including Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdoms were dancing happily and wildly. Saber, Soarin and even Ace also joined. Rainbow was annoyed and upset to dance due to still unable to get her chance to ride on Wild Blue Yonder.
Found most of the elders' dancing happily and wildly, Rainbow recalled Applejack's warning about them dancing.
"Uh, that's probably enough dancing for now!" Rainbow called out, "Right, Apple Rose?"
Apple Rose smiled while still dancing happily, "Oh, that was just my warm-up."
"Try not to worry so much, kid!" Anchor cheered wildly while making his biceps moving and dancing, "It's all about having fun!"
Apollo nodded while spun himself in curling form, "Agreed! Enjoy it while you can!"
Rainbow groaned in frustration and concern as she watched elders dancing happily. She's even more worried and scared while biting her hooves' nails over what happen if Applejack finds out of what happen to them.
Saber and Soarin noticed Rainbow's anxiety. They decided to help and calm her down.
"Rainbow, you need to relax," Saber commented calmly, "You've got nothing to worry about."
Soarin nodded happily, "Yeah. So, why don't you and I head to Wild Blue Yonder while we have the chance? After all, we're on date."
Rainbow groaned in frustration, "I can't! I promised AJ that I'll watch over them! If I screw this up, then I am so dead for this!"
Ace shook his head. Saber sighed in annoyance, "Rainbow Dash, you're being exaggerating."
"I am not!" Rainbow shouted at Saber's face, "I'm just doing my job!"
Soarin hissed, "Wow. She's been stressed with it."
Saber nodded in agreement yet concern, "This might not end well."
As the elders were dancing for the fun, they were being watched by two gentleponies. One was a lighter purple colored Earth Pony with light greenish colored mane and tail, wearing black shirt and beige colored jacket, and his cutie mark is hat popped the star out. Another was a blue unicorn male with white mane and tail worn beige colored sweater and brown jacket, and his cutie mark is three stars. They both winked at the ladies.
"Look! It's our favorite magicians, Big Bucks and Jack Pot!" Auntie Applesauce exclaimed in surprise, upon looking at the ponies. She sighed, "And aren't they lookin' handsome as ever?"
The Veterans of Three Kingdoms groaned in disgust, "Not!"
"Jack Pot?" Rainbow asked in surprise, "Isn't he Trixie's dad or something?"
Saber looked at Jack Pot carefully, "Hmm… Well, he does have the same colors and style. Yeah. Definitely him."
"Wow. Who would have thought that we might end up meeting him and his partner here?" Soarin asked in surprise. He continued, "I was told that they're the best stage magician especially their famous trick is Splashtasic Escape. Nopony could ever do that trick as they did."
Rainbow scoffed, "Well, that explains why she's so bragging about her being 'Great and Powerful'. She really looked up to him a lot."
Big Bucks and Jack Pot have whispered discussion. They both nodded in agreement. As they were approaching to the elders, Granny Smith removed the ribbon, letting out her mane gracefully before them. The rest of her relatives giggled amusingly.
Veteran Shot, Anchor and Armorhide facefaulted hard. Axen buffed in disgust before grabbed and vomited out into the ice bucket. Gutsy the Steel Drago covered his helmet's visor. Apollo groaned in frustration to see it.
"You little fillies have got some smooth moves!" Jack Pot commented, earning the grannies' giggles.
"Say, how would you Gold Horseshoe Gals like to bring some of that good energy into our magic show tonight?" Big Bucks asked sincerely.
Magically summoned thirteen golden tickets, Jack Pot commented, "Here's thirteen complimentary VIP tickets to our most amazing trick in the Ponet Fantastique Theater," He pointed at the curtain covered the entrance, "just over there."
"Sugarcube, we never miss your show." Auntie Applesauce commented, with winking her eyes.
"Fabulous. We'll save a spot for you on stage." Jack Pot commented.
Big Bucks nodded with a wink at the grannies, "And in our hearts."
"So gross." Rainbow remarked dryly.
"Tell me about it," Saber, Soarin and Veterans of Three Kingdoms agreed.
As the grannies were cheering wildly and happily, Granny Smith smiled, "Yeehaw, girls! Applesauce landed us some Very Important Pony tickets for the show tonight!"
Rainbow groaned, "Oh, come on! You said you were going back to the room after dancing! So each pony could have some alone time?"
"Rainbow Dash!" Saber scolded Rainbow.
"Oh, now don't be a stick in the mud!" Veteran Shot remarked dryly, "Trust me, you'll loooove this show! It's the best thing in Las Pegasus! Assuming Goldie don't lose her life."
Goldie Delicious scoffed before whacked on Veteran Shot's back, "Rub it in, why don't ya?!"
Both Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdoms then laughed and cheered out loud happily about it. Rainbow was frustrated and annoyed with the elders for not listening to her.
"Oh, hey!" Cranberry Muffin called, getting Rainbow's attention. She smiled, "Thanks for giving me your place in line. They said I'm one of the last ponies ever to ride the Wild Blue Yonder! Ha!"
Shocked and disbelieved of what she heard, Rainbow screamed in frustration before fall on her back. Saber and Soarin sighed while shaking their heads.
As planned, Xiao Fung and his gangster headed off to the casino for gambling and getting more bits as he has planned via disguising themselves to be ponies. They have gained lots of bits under their favor. They're now at playing poker game. Xiao Fung, disguised as himself to be dark purple fatty Earth Pony with greenish Elvis-Mane Style worn his black suit with greenish tie, won most of the poker game.
Xiao Fung gathered the bits close to him. He smiled, "Always a pleasure to have with you all. We'd be leaving now. We have our fun."
"Hold it right, mister!" The manager of Casino shouted firmly. Xiao Fung turned and looked at him, He demanded, "How on Equestria can you win these games?! No one can win that much!"
"Is that threatening?!"
"It is if you're cheating. We don't play nice with cheaters."
Couple of pony bodyguards arrived and surrounded Frog Demon Gangster. Xiao Fung smirked amusingly. Just before the bodyguards could do anything, he transformed into his Demon Lord form, scaring the ponies before them. Gusty and his twin minions did the same thing.
"For the records, manager, I don't play cheats," Xiao Fung smirked as he slowly seeping something within his mouth, "But I do hate being accursed when gambling is my favorite game."
Many ponies were gasping and breathing heavily and weakly like they're losing air. Xiao Fung, his son and two minions were standing on the stage while glaring at the ponies. The giant frog Demon Lord took deep breath like he was vacuuming the air into his body system especially when it comes from the ponies.
After the moment, Xiao Fung stopped sucking the air. He smirked amusingly, "These foolish ponies should not have challenge me when their lives depend on it. I am the master of gambling."
"No kidding, dad. I wouldn't wanna mess with you," Gusty remarked sarcastically, "So, what's next?"
Noticed a magician show poster on the pillar, Xiao Fung smirked, "Oh. A Magic Show? Time to see if this magician has what it takes to upstage the Wind Demon Lord…"
Many ponies including Rainbow, Saber, Soarin and the elders were gathered and taking their seats, witnessing and watching both Big Bucks and Jack Pot, who worn their magician uniforms. They were performing various kind of magic tricks. Almost everyone enjoyed it. Rainbow was upset and annoyed over unable to get on her rollercoaster ride.
Big Buck smiled, "And now, for the trick that made us famous!"
"The most dangerous magical feat known to ponykind," Jack Pot added proudly. As the music played on cue, he continued, "We'd like to invite some very special mares to the stage."
Auntie Applesauce smiled as she looked at her relatives, "That's our cue, girls!"
Apollo scoffed, "Good luck with phony magic, mares."
"Hey! Zip it, Griffy!" Auntie Applesauce scolded Apollo, "You ruined the fun part."
Apollo yawned, "Every show I watch is the most boring show I ever seen."
"I agreed. I'd never like it very much," Armorhide agreed.
"Hush it," Apple Rose scolded Armorhide. She turned to her relatives, "Let's get going, ladies. Don't wanna be late."
Gold Horseshoe Gals got out from their seats and then headed off. Rainbow noticed them leaving their seats.
"Hey, where are you going? Come back!" Rainbow exclaimed in concern.
Anchor hushed Rainbow, "Quiet! The show's getting good! I hope they haven't lost their touch."
Veteran Shot groaned, "You've seen it a lot of time."
"I've gotta follow them!" Rainbow exclaimed in concern. Saber held her down. She grunted, "Dang it, Saber! Would you let me go?!"
"Rainbow, just take a seat." Saber said firmly.
"But Granny Smith and others-!"
"They'll be fine. Just enjoy the show."
"Dude, you're too calm," Soarin said in concern. He awed in fear, "It kinda freaks me out."
Rainbow gulped, "AJ is gonna kill me!"
As the Gold Horseshoe Gals worn headwear with feathers were on the stage, Big Bucks smiled, "Meet our lovely assistants!"
The crowd went wild. Jack Pot continued, "They will make a splashtastic escape using only the instructions we give them... with our minds."
The crowd awed in surprise, Big Bucks added, "Don't try this at home, folks!"
As Big Bucks and Jack Pot gave the signal, the large glassed aquarium-like was lowered down upon Gold Horseshoe Gals. The water emerged out from drainage sink. It was flowing up the aquarium. The Apple Elders didn't seem to be bothered about it. This shocked and surprised the crowd including Rainbow and Soarin.
"Okay, is this the part where we panicked and save them?!" Soarin asked in concern.
Rainbow nodded, "Yeah! Roll to the Rescue!"
Saber gasped, "Rainbow! Soarin! Wait! Don't!"
Saber didn't get his chance to stop them as Rainbow and Soarin charged and rammed the aquarium for few times. This shocked and concerned the crowd.
"What are your friends doing?!" Veteran Shot demanded in annoyance.
Saber groaned while slapped on his forehead, "I'm gonna regret for not telling them soon!"
Rainbow and Soarin gave their last push and knock the aquarium over while the water pouring out from the glass tank to the ground. The Gold Horseshoe Gals are freed from it. Everyone was in shock and disbelief of what they just saw.
"This is gonna be ugly," Saber commented in concern.
Granny Smith approached to Rainbow, whom she dragged her down. She demanded angrily, "What'd ya go and do that for?! That was our big star moment!"
"Y-You were in danger! I saw the water! You were trapped!" Rainbow exclaimed in concern.
"Oh, pish-tosh!" Goldie Delicious grumbled, "This is a magic show! We've seen it a thousand times! Everypony always escapes."
Everyone chattered and muttered in surprise. Apollo groaned, "That is way it's the most boring magic show I ever seen."
"Master Apollo, you've always say any magic show boring," Axen muttered in annoyance.
Apollo scoffed, "It's still the most boring show I ever seen."
Big Buck gulped uneasily, "Uh, that's right, folks! Because of our, um, skill as magicians!"
"And now, a disappearing act!" Jack Pot added.
Jack Pot threw the smoke bombs on the ground, creating smokescreen. He and Big Buck made the run for their lives. The curtain falls down. Saber and the Veterans of Three Kingdoms leave and gotten into the stage.
"Wow. He's definitely Trixie's dad," Rainbow remarked in surprise. She found the elders glared at her. She gulped, "I'm in trouble, aren't I?"
"Well, I hope you're happy!" Auntie Applesauce exclaimed in frustration, "We've been waiting to be picked as the lovely assistants in that trick for years!"
"I was happy that you didn't ruining' our fun!" Goldie Delicious exclaimed firmly. She turned and glared at Veteran Shot, "Otherwise, I'd go mad that I didn't win it."
"I appreciate that you let me eat those nachos," Granny Smith added firmly. She continued, "though carrot soup is very unnecessary."
"And I could have torn up the dance floor if you didn't keep stopping me!" Apple Rose said sadly.
Veterans of Three Kingdoms chattered and nodded in agreement. Saber looked worry and uneasy about the situation.
Granny Smith sighed, "They're bein' too polite to say it, so I will! Rainbow Dash, we thought you'd be a hoot, but I ain't never met a wetter hen!"
Veteran Shots scoffed, "I hope you're happy, las! The next time I ever come here, I would never see you here again! You hear us?!"
Rainbow, hurt and shocked, stuttered, "I-I-I-!"
"Alright, that's it!" Soarin exclaimed in frustration. He glared at Rainbow, "All Rainbow's been trying to do is keep you folks from hurting yourselves!"
"This is none of your concern, young one!" Veteran Shot exclaimed angrily.
"Calm down, Master Veteran Shot," Axen said firmly and calmly, "They didn't mean to insult you."
"Better be good one," Anchor grumbled, "Our vacation was supposed to be perfect."
"No… Kidding…" Gutsy the Steel Dragon agreed.
"Is something the matter, dear?" Apple Rose asked softly yet kindly.
And just before Rainbow could explain, something sparked and exploded on the stage, alerting and scaring her and her group. They all accidentally fall on each other out from the stage. The spectators gasped and yelped in shock and concern as they're witnessing a large patch of black smokescreen on the stage.
As soon as the smoke dispersed, Xiao Fung and his Frog Minion revealed themselves. This shocked and alerted Rainbow's Group and the spectators.
Gusty smirked amusingly, "Ladies and Gentlemen, let us welcome the one and the only Demon Lord of Wind – Xiao Fung!"
Xiao Fung chuckled happily while bowed humbly, "Ole, senorita! It is an honor to be here."
"Giant frogs?!" Soarin asked in shock and concern.
"Worse! Xiao Fung – Demon Lord of Wind," Saber exclaimed in concern. He hissed in frustration, "Damn it! Gusty must have used the Pan'ku Box to find and open the portal!"
Rainbow groaned, "How come we didn't know about this?! Didn't we have another Pan'ku Box or maybe able to track them."
"Unfortunately, no. That is the only box we have. We don't have a way to track them either." Saber said in concern.
Xiao Fung smirked, "Since you're all here, I will help myself with the snacks."
And just before anyone could do anything, Xiao Fung took a deep breath, slowly sucking the air into his mouth. This caused ponies gasped and breathed heavily, losing their air.
"Dang it! Not good!" Rainbow yelped in pain yet weak.
"Can't breathe…" Soarin said weakly and painfully.
Saber groaned in pain, "S-Stop… Stop… Him… Stop him!"
Unfortunately, Rainbow and her group struggled and can't do anything to move and stop Xiao Fung. Gusty and his two henchmen stood there and watch the event. They were amazed and amused of it.
Unknown to anyone, Ace has already on top of catwalk's lights. He jumped out and landed in front of Xiao Fung's face. He made funny and crazy faces at him. This scared Demon Lord of Wind to jump back. And at the same time, Saber summoned and launched his Wind Storm to thrown and know them straight at the backdrop walls hard. Freed from Xiao Fung's control of air, everyone was breathing properly and calmly now.
"Everyone, get out of here now!" Soarin commanded firmly.
As the spectators make the run for their lives, Rainbow turned to Granny Smith and her relatives, "Granny Smith, you'd better go with them! Now!"
Granny Smith was about to protest, "B-But!"
Rainbow snapped firmly, "Look! We can argue about this later! You and the rest need to get out of here first! I already promised to AJ that I'll look after you and protect you at all cost, even if I have to give up my Celestia's Damn Wild Blue Yonder! Now go before I lose it!"
Granny Smith groaned a bit as she reluctantly agreed with Rainbow's order. She and the rest of her relatives and friends quickly moved out at once while guiding and leading the spectators to safety. Rainbow, Saber and Soarin are now facing Xiao Fun, Gusty, Hopper and Mulch. Saber armed with his Twin Dragoon Sabers and Soarin wielded with Cloudsdale Thunder Spear.
"Alright, froggies! Today is so not my mood!" Rainbow exclaimed firmly and angrily. She armed with her Mystical Spear, "Fighting you guys will get my mood off!"
Xiao Fung chuckled, "Go ahead and try, pony. Gusty, make your daddy proud. Avenge my fallen general and my pet."
"Yes, dad," Gusty exclaimed proudly. He turned and looked at his henchmen, "Hopper! Mulch! Take care of them now!"
Hopper and Mulch summoned their Naginata and Kusarigama. They spun their weapons wildly and firmly while approaching to Rainbow and her team. They firmly yet cautiously moved back, avoiding the attacks until Saber charged and thrust his twin blades to block the spinning attacks. He then swung and struck his twin sabers at the frog demon henchmen, who firmly blocked and deflected the attacks for five times. Hopper swung his Naginata on the floor, alerting Saber to jump but he got himself caught and coiled by Mulch's Kusarigama.
Just before Hopper could finish Saber off, Soarin charged and thrust his Cloudsdale Thunder Spear at him. The dark blue humanoid frog back off. Both of them engage a fierce battle. Rainbow slammed and cut the Kusarigama's chains, freeing Saber. She then charged and engaged Mulch, who firmly and swiftly dodge and evade the attacks. With the henchmen distracted, Saber charged and attacked Xiao Fung and Gusty. The son jumped in front as he spitted couple of Acid Slime at Saber, who quickly backed away from poisonous slime. And at the same time, he summoned and struck his Zen Air Slashes at him. As Saber moved away from the attacks, Shadow Mantises emerged out and attacked him. Some assisted Hopper and Mulch to fight off Rainbow and Soarin. He firmly blocked and deflected the attacks while fighting back against them. Gusty even joined the fight as well. He used and swung both Wind Slash and Airhead Balls at Saber, who used Wind Blade to deflect the attacks.
As Rainbow and her team continued battling Frog Demon and the shadow minions, Xiao Fung smirked amusingly and playfully, watching the event. He took a deep breath before unleashing and launching Stink Gas towards the ponies. When they smell the stench, they yelped and coughed frantically from it. This allowed Gusty and his minions swiftly and knocked them to the ground hard.
"Gotcha," Xiao Fung exclaimed.
Saber groaned, "This just gets ugly."
"Well, it was fun while it lasted," Xiao Fung commented, "After I'm done with you, I'm going after an orange little filly. That brat sent me to Netherworld in the first place."
Held to the ground by Hopper, Rainbow groaned in pain yet anger, "Damn you! You leave Scootaloo alone!"
Xiao Fung smirked, "Interesting. You're her sister. I'd be sure that she received your goodbye message."
Rainbow grunted, "No kidding! We need some serious help!"
And just before the Demon Lord of Wind could do anything, a large sofa hit and slammed on his head hard. And at the same time, couple of metal horseshoes thrown and hit on Gusty and his minions hard.
Rainbow and her teammates grunted in pain while slowly recovering from the attacks. They then looked up and found both Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdoms came to their aids.
"Are you alright?" Apple Rose asked compassionately.
"Hope that ugly frog didn't hurt you a lot," Auntie Applesauce commented.
"If he did, we're gonna give these frogs the mean of pain!" Anchor remarked amusingly while cracked his fists. He then took out his giant anchor-like club from his back.
"W-What? What are you doing here?" Rainbow asked weakly.
"Why does it looks like, lass? Taking over your fight now," Veteran Shot said proudly.
Goldie Delicious nodded, "Oh yeah! Our game isn't over yet!"
Armed with Double Blade-Voulge, Gutsy the Steel Dragon smirked, "Gutsy… In…"
Apollo smirked while armed with his Wildcat Spear with double-edged blazing flames-like blades, "I'm with you as well. I've looking forward for this fight as well."
"Focus on the task, generals," Armorhide said firmly and determinedly while armed with Armored Shield with Small Double Edged Sword, "We must not let our guard down especially fighting the Demon!"
Axen nodded while armed with his giant axe, "Master Armorhide's right. However, I look forward for a fight."
Granny Smith approached to Rainbow. She smiled, "You rest now, dearie. Leave this to us!" She turned and looked at her relatives and friends, "You ready, boys and girls?"
"Ready!" Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdoms responded.
Both Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdoms stood before Xiao Fung and his forces. For the moment of staring at the elders, the frog demons gave the amusingly and teasing laughter at them. This annoyed the elders a lot.
"Well now. Looks like the elders ready to die," Xiao Fung commented amusingly. He gave cackling laughter, "As they all said, 'Ages before Beauty'."
Granny Smith took out her horn. She blew it out loud. She cried, "CHARGE!"
Both Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdoms gave the loud battle cries. They all charged straight at Xiao Fung and his frog demons, who were too busy laughing and not focusing on the battlefield.
Rainbow gasped, "Nooooooooooo!"
Xiao Fung smirked, "Alright. Let's gas them out!"
As Xiao Fung and Gutsy took a deep breath, they were about to unleash their Stink Gas. At that moment, Veteran Shot and Goldie Delicious armed and threw their horseshoes straight at two Demon Frogs. At the moment frog demons release their gas, the old veteran of Dragoon Republic Nation armed and fired two arrows at the horseshoes, igniting the sparks on it. It exploded and knocked both of them straight against the walls.
Hopper and Mulch groaned in fury as they both led the Shadow Mantises and charged at the elders. Auntie Applesauce armed and launched couple of dentures at the Shadow Mantises' visual, blinding them. And at the same time, Apple Rose jump on the ground as she spun herself around, knocking them off. She was then surrounded and blocked by Hopper and his minions. They were about to slam their weapons on her. They were blocked and held off by Armorhide's shield, allowing Apple Rose to escape. Hopper and his Shadow Mantises continued swinging and slamming their Naginata and scythes on him. With his shield, the Marshal of Imperial Phoenix Kingdom continued endure and withstand the attacks as long as he can. Feeling the attacks lost its strength, he quickly pushed and rammed the shield against them off. He then swung and slammed his shield to knock and kill them. They tried to attack again. He quickly blocked the attacks before repelled and strike back.
As Armorhide continued blocking and repelling Shadow Mantises, Hopper grew impatient and annoyed. He hopped to the back of his enemy. He was about to attack but blocked by Axen. They both swung and struck their blades at each other for couple of times. They then have the clash for the moment. The bluish humanoid frog quickly kicked and tripped him over to the ground. He was about to strike his Naginata down on him. Armorhide charged and rammed Hopper off. And at the same time, Apple Rose tripped him over. This allowed Axen jumped and slammed his axe on the frog ninja, cutting him in half. Three of them gave each other a hoof palm.
Mulch growled while glaring at Anchor and Apollo, how are armed and readied to fight. Apollo was the first to jump and attack him. Mulch was swift and quick to dodge and evade the attacks before kicked him from his back. He swung his Kusarigama's flail in coiling and holding tight on Anchor's weapon. They both grunted and struggled to pull and drag down their weapons. Auntie Applesauce armed and threw couple of dentures at Mulch, who was annoyed and frustrated, forced to dodge and evade the attacks. The distraction allowed both Anchor and Apollo to charge and ram at him. Instead, the greenish frog quickly jumped up high, allowing them to knock and butted heads for the moment. The ninja was about to kill her. At the very last moment, she spits her denture, out from her mouth, at his face, making him yelled in pain while falling in midair. Apollo swung and slam him straight at Anchor, who grabbed and slammed the ninja on his knee, breaking the back. This killed him at once.
Veteran Shot and Goldie Delicious were facing at Gusty, who was annoyed and frustrated by the defeat. They all armed with their own gears. At that very moment, Gusty summoned and struck his Wind Slashes at them both. Veteran Shot and Goldie Delicious armed and fired their arrows and horseshoes at the attacks as much as they can. As soon as they hit all the attacks, Gusty launched and fired his Wind Storm to blow them away. He is armed with his Poisonous Frog's Slime within his mouth, preparing to finish them off. He was then grabbed and held up by Gutsy the Steel Dragon, who then swung and slammed him on the back. As the young Demon Successor was recovering, both Veteran Shot and Goldie Delicious swung and threw their horseshoes at his head, knocking him out.
Granny Smith and Xiao Fung were facing at each other. They both were glaring at each other.
Xiao Fung groaned, "Did you honestly believe that you can beat me, old timer?!"
"I don't think I can. I know," Granny Smith answered determinedly, with her narrowing the eyebrow.
"What can you possibly do, fool?!"
"Distracting you, obviously."
"Distracting me?! With what?!"
Granny Smith took the bag out, filled with apples. She threw them at Xiao Fung's face, which annoyed and irritated him a lot. He used his Wind Storm to blow her away. She was then grabbed and held by Soarin. Saber then unleashed his Wind Storm to block and deflect the attacks back. And at the same time, Rainbow charged and rammed on the Demon Lord of Wind for couple of times. Saber also joined and used his Air Raid to strike on him. The Demon Lord of Wind grunted in pain, weakened by the attacks.
The attacks have frustrated and annoyed him a lot. Xiao Fung then unleashed Stink Gas, making the ponies dizzy and disgusted. He was about to use Air Suction on them. Granny Smith quickly grabbed and threw couple of apple straight into his mouth, making him yelped and chocked in pain. This allowed Rainbow and Saber charged and rammed him by guts, forcing him to spill out them.
Xiao Fung groaned in pain. Gusty quickly approached and helped his father up. They then looked up and found themselves surrounded by the ponies.
Gusty groaned, "This isn't over!"
And just before anyone could do anything, Gusty chanted firmly as he summoned the portal for him and his father to escape.
Seeing the Frog Demons escaped to the portal with a tail between two legs, Rainbow and her group gave the loud cheers and battle cry that they have won the fight.
"Looks like we've won," Soarin cheered.
Saber hummed, "Yeah. They'd be back. We should be high alert. If they ever tried to open the portal for their parents to return, we need the specific item to banish them back."
"Good point," Rainbow said in agreement. She turned and looked at the rest of elders. She sighed, "Hey guys. Thanks for saving our lives."
Veteran Shot smirked, "Not too bad for old timers, aren't we?"
"Yeah," Rainbow agreed, "I'm sorry I misjudged you for being older ponies. You mares are actually pretty cool. The truth is, all I wanted to do for this whole trip is ride the Wild Blue Yonder. I mean, it's why I came to Las Pegasus in the first place! Applejack told me not to let you out of my sight, or you might overdo it and we'd have to go home early."
Granny Smith groaned, "I should have known. She and her little overprotective…"
"Don't worry, Granny Smith. I made sure that Rainbow understand what Applejack meant except the magic show." Saber apologized.
"It doesn't matter," Rainbow said in upset tone, "I ruined your trip, and it's the last day ever to ride the Wild Blue Yonder! The line is so long, I'll never get to go on it."
"Rainbow…" Soarin said in concern.
To both Soarin and Rainbow's surprise, both Gold Horseshoe Gals and Veterans of Three Kingdoms laughed out loud.
"Uh… Did I miss something?" Soarin asked in confusion.
Granny Smith smiled, "If it makes you happy, then we can make an arrangement for the rollercoaster ride."
"Huh?!" Rainbow asked in surprise.
"All of us are Gold Horseshoe members. The most exclusive club in Las Pegasus." Granny Smith explained, "We've been comin' here every moon since we can remember. Even some we don't remember."
"Wait. You mean to say that-?!" Soarin looked surprise.
"Like fancy suites and rollercoaster rides?" Rainbow asked in surprise.
"Yup. It is," Saber confirmed.
Rainbow squealed happily, "COOL!" She then realized something as she asked, "You sure-!"
"Don't start that again!" The elders exclaimed in annoyance yet amusingly.
Everyone then laughed at the joke happily and amusingly.
Rainbow and her group headed off to Wild Blue Yonder. With the Gold Horseshoe membership, they passed the long line and gotten into the rollercoaster. They all have crazy yet excited and amazing ride for their lives. And at the same time, they gotten the pictures on them.
After the crazy and excited ride, Rainbow and her group returned to their suite for a rest. While they were chatting and having some snacks, Rainbow and Soarin were outside of balcony for discussion.
"Hey Soarin. I just wanted to thank you," Rainbow thanked warmly, surprising Soarin. She continued, "Well, for coming to my aid back there. But you didn't really need to snap at them."
Soarin sighed, "I couldn't just stand there and let them yell at you."
"I kinda deserve it, actually." Rainbow said in embarrassingly, "But you gotta admit, these old folks can pack a punch."
"They sure did. It's cool that Applejack has an awesome grandma like her." Soarin agreed. He turned and looked at Granny Smith. He sighed, "I wish mine could've been the same. She passed away when I was really young."
"What?!"
"I didn't know my grandma very well except that she was a cool mare in her youth."
"Wow…"
"Almost. One day, she got very sick and had to stay in bed. After a few days, I got to see her one last time."
"Oh, Soarin…"
Soarin sighed, "You know, I've always wondered. Can you miss someone you don't know very well?" He chuckled sadly with tears, "That's silly. I mean, of course, you can't…"
Suddenly, he felt something patting on his back. Soarin looked back and found Granny Smith was patting him. She smiled sadly, "It's alright, big fella. You've got us around…"
Soarin smiled sadly, "Thanks…"
"I promised not to ruin your fun again, Granny," Rainbow said firmly.
"I'm sure you won't. The folks and I have been talkin', and, well..." Granny Smith said calmly. She smiled as she passed both T-Shirts to Soarin and Rainbow. She smiled, "We think you're a hoot after all! We'd like to invite you to become a permanent member of the Gold Horseshoe Gals!"
"Wow! Really?" Rainbow asked in surprise.
"Yup," Granny Smith agreed. She turned and looked at Soarin, "I hope you get spend some time to look after us too. Same time next year?"
Rainbow and Soarin looked at each other as they both smiled happily, "We wouldn't miss it for anything!"
"You hear that, folks?" Granny Smith called.
Hearing the answer, everyone cheered out loud and happily for it. They have now gained two new members in their club. They can't wait to have another crazy vacation again…
END…
Review and Suggest…
Main Casts:
Ashleigh Ball: Rainbow Dash, Applejack
Matt Hill: Soarin
Will Friedle: Saber Dragoon
Charlie Schlatter: Gusty
Tabitha St. Germain: Granny Smith, Cranberry Muffin
Minor Casts:
Nancy Cartwright: Ace
Marcy Goldberg: Auntie Applesauce
Peter New: Goldie Delicious, Luggage Cart
Shirley Millner: Apple Rose
Corey Burton: Xiao Fung, Carnival Barker
Alan Shearman: Veteran Shot, Gutsy the Steel Dragon
Beau Billingslea: Armorhide
Travis Willingham: Axen
Douglas Lee: Anchor
Richard Epcar: Apollo Python
Alex Zahara: Jack Pot
Tariq Leslie: Big Bucks
Cameo:
Patrick Warburton: Lockdown
Vanessa Marshall: Hak Xing
Michael Rossebaum: Drago
Hynden Walch: Mei Kai
Cree Summer: Song Wing
Alec Newman: Ripper