Good Morning Equestria
by Quoterific
First published
Equestria's newest chat show to all creatures
Cover art and story was Inspired by the fanart: Good Morning Equestria
By dstears
Equestria's newest of the radio has made a new show popular. It stars the Element of Laughter Pinkie Pie, kirin Autumn Blaze, student Silverstream, Gabby Griffon and Pinkie's sister Marble Pie. Listens get to hear the latest from across the kingdoms and from music to trends and everything in-between.
These will be a series of short chapters to get me started ^^
Hopefully they will be short but sweet little moments of fun
Chapter 1- Good Morning Equestria
Sleep. Something that seemed so simple and yet so blissful for a dragon sleeping in his cosy bed. It was a special place within the mind where you can relieve all the stress of a busy day, running around with a checklist in hand and constantly following behind a frantic lavender alicorn. A place where the whole you can make up anything, knowing that there is a guardian of the night and the Dream Realm, protecting you from the nightmares within. Nothing could be more perfect than-
GOOD MORNING EQUESTRIA!!!
Then again, there are certain things that would eventually bring you back to reality. Spike awoke with a yelp, accompanied by a similar scream from his neighbouring bed and a loud thump. Equestria's newest invention, the so-called radio, as been both a blessing and a cursed nuisance to those who now own this new piece of technology. Twilight Sparkle, being the lover to inventions, has installed one for the Castle of Friendship.
The invention now has a host of channels, but none more popular than Good Morning Equestria, hosted by Ponyville's very own pink party planner. However, she wasn't the only host of the show.
Twilight groaned and rubbed her sore head, but chuckled as she began to listen to the most popular radio show in Equestria.
"This is Pinkie Pie! What a lovely morning Celestia as given us and I hope you are all in tip-top shape to seize the day," Pinkie spoke in her usual bubbly self, as if she was in the very room. "Of course, I am not alone in the studio as I am joined by many creatures far and wide. Seriously, just me in the studio would be boring. So I'll let the others introduce themselves too."
"Hello everycreature. This is the one and only griffon Gabby. Hope you are all good and ready for a great day."
Gabby was known to the Princess of Friendship ever since the Cutie Mark Crusaders encounter and her problem of finding a purpose in her life. Even as far as asking for a cutie mark. The CMC talked to Gabby about being a part of the latest invention's new talk show. Since she was a deliverer, and this device can deliver things as well, it made sense. She and Pinkie hit it off from the start and she threw herself in with both talons.
"Coming from all the way from Seaquestria and Mount Aris, It is Silverstream. Hello mum and dad, you too Terramar. This is so exciting and positively the best invention and show ever!"
Silverstream practically begged to be on the new show, promising to make time for friendship lessons in between. Twilight was sceptical of course, being the organiser of things at the School of Friendship. However, she has become an overnight sensation from Equestria to the land of the hippogriffs. Twilight has always admired her interests in new things, so naturally she would want to try something new like a radio talk show.
"Hello, hi, welcome, gosh, so many words to greet some creature, This is Autumn Blaze. This is so exciting, what joy it is to be on the show. I have so much to say, and tell, and do and show and, oh, this is going to be just amazing!"
Autumn Blaze, Twilight knew just briefly after Applejack's and Fluttershy's friendship mission to the Peaks of Peril, homeland of the kirins. Applejack told everything about her to Twilight, who probably shouldn't have told everything about her to Pinkie Pie of all ponies. Autumn Blaze could rival the pink pony in a rambling of words that is enough to make Rainbow Dash bury her head in the earth. Their first encounter almost made the pegasus do just that.
"And this is my sister Marble Pie. She is super excited to be on the show and hopes you are all doing great this morning. Isn't that right, Marble?"
Nothing could be heard from the radio at first, but Twilight and Spike could just make out a hum of acknowledgement. Marble was an interesting choice. Pinkie thought that it would help bring her out of her shell some more. Twilight thought it would be better for Marble to work at her own pace, if Pinkie doesn't but-in every time she tries to have a moment to speak.
And that made up Equestria's popular radio show. Every morning, they would be awaken by the ever enthusiastic Pinkie and her crew, talking about the latest trends, news and more. Needless to say, both Twilight and Spike has enjoyed their talks. Sometimes it was a range of normal topics, the the borderline extreme and crazy. However, that's what happens when you gather the most talkative creatures from Equestria and beyond, get them in a studio room and let them ramble on whatever comes to mind.
Celestia have mercy upon the listeners' ears.
Author's Notes:
Inspired the wonderful fanart of: https://www.deviantart.com/dstears/art/Good-Morning-Equestria-855427333
By artist: dstears
Chapter 2- The Day-Night Scenario
"So then, are you a day or night creature?"
Far off on a certain castle, perched precariously off a mountain, two divine goddesses felt a strange disturbance as their ears swivelled to the radio they have installed themselves, with thanks from the maids and servants. Celestia gave her sister a sly smirk, which as mirrored by Luna. This was going to an interesting one.
"Well duh," Autumn started the debate, "The day time is when us kirins can do comedy jokes that always cause a riot. I love to see the view from where I use to hang out before the kirins banished me due to my talking during their vow of silence. We love making each other laugh and have fun."
Celestia's smirk grew as she sipped her morning tea. Luna's grew into a growl as she took her coffee. Only to find that it was too hot and she promptly spat it out. This earned an even bigger smile from her sister.
"Well evening parties are the best-est. Late-night dancing, extra punch, pinata and then roasting marshmallows on an open fire. you simply can't beat a party that will last forever,"
Pinkie countered with the same vigor as always.
"That's my line, but I'll take it as a point," Luna teased, as Celestia just held her nose up like the nobles that would bore her to no end at morning court.
"Day time is the best for the service sector, " Gabby chimed in, "Griffonstone may have the griffons to contend with, but back in Ponyville, it's nice to wake up, get your mail for the day at the post office, go to the doors and see so many smiling faces as they take in a breath of morning air, greeting you as if not a care in the world."
"I believe that is two-to-one for me," Celestia quipped. Luna rolled her eyes as she hoped for salvation.
"Well my sister here," Pinkie said, grabbing Marble before she could even protest, "Is a night mare. She used to look out just before Hearth's Warming Eve and stare out on the rock farm, watching the snow fall. She once had a dream of finding pure gold on the farm and raised bits for our family. Isn't that sweet?!" Pinkie held her sister by the cheeks, much to poor Marble's displeasure. It's lucky listeners couldn't see the blush forming on her.
"And I believe that we're even," The Lunar Princess announced proudly.
"Did you have anything to do with Marble's dream perhaps?" Celestia asked with a raised brow.
"No idea what you're talking about," Luna quickly said before tucking into Celestia's homemade pancakes.
"Well I prefer both. In the day, you can spend every minute listening to the sounds of nature in the Harmonising Heights of Mount Aris. I love flying with the birds and butterflies, listening to their tweets and singing. Then at night in Seaquestria, loads of jellyfish emit this amazing glow that make the sea shine.. We even have a Glow Festival when we get a bloom of jellyfish that looks like the whole ocean is on fire!" Silverstream added with her bubbly enthusiasm.
"And that concludes this part of the show. Right now this is The New Me, by Rara. We'll be back after the song," Pinkie concluded before the song echoed through the dining hall.
"Well that was a disappointing score," Celestia half-joked.
"Who is really the best royal sister now?" Luna mocked.
Then both looked at each other with large grins.
"I hear Rainbow Dash and Applejack have a contest to she who's the best. I think it's called the Iron Pony Contest," Celestia thought
"Write a scroll to Twilight. Let's see what we can do about that," Luna answered knowingly.
Author's Notes:
Once again inspired by: https://www.deviantart.com/dstears/art/Good-Morning-Equestria-855427333
By https://www.deviantart.com/dstears/art/Good-Morning-Equestria-855427333
Chapter 3- Musical Thought
"And that was The Magic Inside, by the amazing singer Rara, formally known as Countess Coloratura," Pinkie concluded once the song had finished, "Will it hold on to the to spot on the Equestria Top 40? You'll have to wait until next weekend!"
"Isn't it amazing how the simple joys of music are randomly expressed every now and again?" Autumn questioned, "I once burst out into song when explaining to your friend Applejack about the Vow of Silence."
At Sweet Apple Acres, an orange mare groaned at the memory of that certain song.
"That bad?" Applebloom asked.
"Made me wanna put Mah head in the nearest fertiliser," Applejack grumbled, "She ever recited a plot to a kirin play of a kirin who fell in love with this opera singer, and he wore a freaky half-mask thing, and he played the organ a lot and got all broody 'cause the singer was in love with another dude, so he took her away on this underground gondola," Applejack finished without a single breath.
"Woah..." Her sister simple said
"Eeyup," Big Mac Added.
"I burst into song every time!" Pinkie excitedly explained, "You just have to let it go and sing it out! La-la-la-la-"
Marble thankfully plugged her sister's mouth with a hoof to save the listeners' ears.
"Maybe it's a way of escaping the pressures of existence in the form of a euphoria that is expressed in a way that shows escape from all that holds us down!" Gabby added to the now philosophical talk show. Everyone just looked at her clarification.
"It brings out every creature's happy!" Gabby added excitedly.
"Singing is a freedom that holds no boundaries," Silverstream chimed in, "It shows how we feel in a way that no other media can. Words on pages are there for all to see, but it is with the power of song that brings out our true turmoil." Every creature in the room nodded in agreement.
"Maud once wrote a poem on rocks and stratification. It was fascinating. Would you like to her it. I remember it well."
Every creature looked at Pinkie blankly, but Marble just grinned at the memory. Suddenly her vision became pink as Pinkie, once again, clasped her in both hooves.
"Marble loves listening to great music as well. She isn't much of a singer, but sure sure loves listening to music all around her. From the birds chirping to the crickets at night on the rock farm. Super relaxing sin't it, Marble?" Pinkie held her sister tightly.
Marble could do nothing but nod with as much movement as possible.
"What do you think listeners? What does music mean to you? Be sure to send them in via dragonfire!" Pinkie added with more enthusiasm.
"You just can't beat good music with good friends, listening to the songs you love," Gabby noted.
"You don't have to sing the same tune as every creature. Each sound in unique!" Autumn agreed.
"Well isn't that music to your ears?" Silverstream sarcastically asked. Every creature laughed.
"Well that is all for this session. After the break, we will hear Sapphire Shore's Diamond Eyes."
On the other end of the radio, Rara switched off her radio from her travelling caravan. Looking at her writing desk, she had a new song in her mind.
Author's Notes:
Inspired by https://www.deviantart.com/dstears/art/Good-Morning-Equestria-855427333
by https://www.deviantart.com/dstears/art/Good-Morning-Equestria-855427333
Chapter 4- Battle Of The Books
Twilight, Rarity and Rainbow were sat around the radio, ready for the next live broadcast after the break advert. Starlight decided to see what the fuss was about. The pegasus held her Daring Do book tightly, as if it was a child she wouldn't want to part. Rarity, choosing to wear her detective clothing and stylish hat, held her Shadow Spade novel in her magic, waiting patiently for the Pinkie's voice to come back on. Twilight had her new Star Swirl book and sat between the two, as Starlight observed the spectacle from a safe distance. She knew that distance is needed when in the same room of three eggheads.
Hopefully there wouldn't be a mess to clean up, Starlight prayed mentally. Let's just see if anypony is alive after this.
"Good morning Equestria!" Pinkie's voice announced to this morning's listeners, "Hope you have had a great morning so far, as it's time for Equestria's Book Club!"
"We've been sent numerous dragonfire letters from our fans of the EBC and the scores have been counted and verified," Autumn continued
"And the winner is...Hold for dramatic effect," Silverstream concluded, though the narration wasn't necessary.
Celestia. help us, Starlight prayed.
"The Joy of Chaos, by Equestria's well known Spirit of Chaos, Discord!" Pinkie announced excitedly.
Dead silence...
"WHAT?!" All three listeners at the radio exclaimed at the same time.
"I know," Pinkie said, as if she was talking directly to the dumbstruck trio, "Who could believe Discord, of all creatures, managed to write a bestseller! Fluttershy would be proud."
Marble just rolled her sister's sarcasm.
"Well that concludes the book announcement on the EBC. Here is Songbird Serenade, with her new song, Walking On Clouds. See you after the song," Gabby concluded, then the song played in the background. Twilight, with a shaking hoof, switched off the radio.
Another dead silence settled in...
"Twilight," Rarity slowly said, "I don't feel too good."
"You got that feeling of slowly turning to dust and blown away?" Twilight asked. Her face had gone a pale purple.
"Yes, darling. I think you are correct," Rarity answered plainly.
Well, that went better than- Starlight almost breathed a sigh of relief, but was interrupted in mid-thought.
"OH COME ON!"
I stand corrected, Starlight internally groaned as she, as well as the other ponies in the room turned towards the pegasus in the room.
"Discord?! Discord, of all creatures, won the book vote of the week?! That is like, 20% so not cool," Rainbow raged, "His book is like, Discord in book form and letters on pages. Imagine if ponies took his advice?!"
Twilight, Rarity and Starlight shuddered at the thought. They already have a pink pony who's chaotic enough to deal with.
"Daring Do is way more cooler than that!"
"Excuse me!" Rarity butted in, "But I think you will find the new edition of Shadow Spade and the Stolen Lover is for more superb in elegance and logic and simple being brutish in some silly temple raid."
"Well I think Star Swirl's new The Adventures of Friendship Part 2 explores amazing friendship lessons from his travels across Equestria today!" Twilight chimed in.
This is what I was afraid of, Starlight face-hoofed.
This was going to be a long day...
Author's Notes:
Once again inspired by https://www.deviantart.com/dstears/art/Good-Morning-Equestria-855427333
by dstears
Chapter 5- Keeping Up With The Style
"GOOD MORNING EQUESTIA!" The daily group of morning hosts said in union.
"Today we are joined by our friend Rarity, who will be talking about the everything fashion. So take away Rarity," Pinkie Pie announced as she handed control over to the fashionista mare.
"Why thank you, Pinkie, and hello to you all this beautiful morning," Rarity smoothly spoke in her usual posh manner.
"I am here this morning to talk to these fine creatures from far and wide to know what style they have from there respective kingdom." She turned to Autumn Blaze as she was the closest. "Now Autumn, how does your race keep up with style and being absolutely fabulous?" Rarity finished asking with a flourish.
"We kirin love to keep in touch with nature. From the very plants we grow, to the water from the rivers and even the stars at night. We are one with nature, and that is reflected with the things we wear. Soft earthly colours that reflect that!" Autumn discussed with bubbly enthusiasm.
"How positively divine!" Rarity spoke with intrigue, "And what about yourself, darling? What is your style?"
"During my exile, I gained an interest to the animals that I would gain conversation, though I don't speak animal myself. Feathers, scales and patterns of a butterflies."
"Thank you for your input," Rarity finished, "And what of the hippogriffs and seaponies, Silverstream?"
"We Are Proud to be a Hippogriff Day is when we get into strong armour and encage in combats. Seaponies use the coral reefs as their wardrobe. Sea sponges, kelp and shells are what makes our dresses really speak for themselves!" Silverstream speak with passion, "We even use both land and sea to celebrate our freedom from the Storm King!"
"Exotic!" Rarity beamed, "What of the griffons, Gabby?"
"Fashion isn't really our strong suit due to our nature," Gabby used inverted talons when addressing the word. The other creatures nodded knowingly, "But we wear warm clothes to combat the cold mountain air in the winter."
"Understandable," Rarity nodded in contemplation.
"We ponies love fancy-pancy clothes," Pinkie butted in, much to Rarity's annoyance. "The Grand Galloping Gala is to go to for fashion, right? All those fancy dresses that would make a party pony like me go all sweaty. Isn't that right Marble?"
Marble simply nodded at her words.
"I dress whenever a party is due! Foals love me when I sing and dance and eat and dance and cheer and dance and-" Rarity popped a hoof into her my. Marble snickered quietly.
"And with that, this concludes the fashion talk today. Remember every creature, be fabulous your own way and don't hold back. Because we are all wonderful in our own style!"
Chapter 6- Rain Or Shine
"How does the weather work around here? It doesn't make any sense," Gabby suddenly asked one talk show morning.
"Couldsdale's Weather Factory," Pinkie excitedly explained, "Weather pegasi help create the weather, from snowflakes, to rainclouds and many more. Side note, just don't eat the rainbows. They're...spicy," Pinkie shuddered.
"Okay," Silverstream hesitantly joined in, "That could be a great question for this morning! What is your favourite weather?"
"Well duh," Pinkie quickly jumped in,"Parties are always good with a nice warm sunny day. Children having fun, dancing, singing. You just can't beat it. Plus there's always ice cream." Pinkie then went into her usually sugary fantasies.
"Sweet, sweet, glorious ice-cream. With your choice of sprinkles and chocolate flake and crunchy cone..." Pinkie drooled as her fantasy took hold of her.
"Pinkie, your slobbering the table," Silverstream giggled. Marble was quick to provide her sister a hankie and wiped her mouth while Pinkie still kept her daydreaming face.
"Oh, I just love to sing and dance in the rain," Autumn decided to join to skip where Pinkie might be heading, "Because you know what they say. Rainbows can't light up the sky unless you let it rain. And when the clouds part and the sunlight catches the last drops of rain, the most beautiful rainbow can been seen of the Peaks of Peril."
"Up on the high peaks of Griffonstone," Gabby told the group, "The snow is beautiful. Every griffon is busy with each other, but they miss the beauty of the first flakes falling to the ground." Gabby's eyes began to sparkle.
"That cold feeling when the snow touches your tongue, making snow angels and snow griffons are a so much fun!"
"Windy days are when the Harmonising Heights really come alive with sound," Silverstream spoke with passion, "The wind channels through Mount Aris, creating it's own symphony that matches the birdsong and the streams trickling down beautifully."
Unfortunately, Pinkie managed to suppress her fantasies for now.
"Marble loves the days when it's just cold enough to see a thin blanket of fog across the rock farm!" Once again, Marble found herself uncomfortable held in Pinkie's famous face hugs.
"She loves to jump and play in the fog all morning!" Marble mentally facehoofed at her sisters remark and wished the seat she sat on would eat her whole.
"Well, that concludes this morning! Time for DJ PON-3's Bass Time. Have a great morning!" Silverstream concluded.