Twilight had gone through the same scroll over and over again, but couldn't even find anything new.

"UGH! This is hopeless!" Twilight said, smacking the scroll off the table and into the sunlight.

We'll have to see that cave drawing one more time just make sure we didn't miss anything.

Might be so. I just hope...

Wait, Twilight the scroll!

"Wha..." Twilight saw the scroll start to smoke a bit, and then it caught on fire.

"AHH! How'd that happen?" Twilight cast a spell to suffocate the fire. It worked, but now the scroll was ashes.

"Oh for Faust's sake! I can't believe that just happened! Spike!"

"Yes Twi?"

"Get a broom and dustpan please, that scroll we got from the princess finally turned to dust." Twilight said, stomping the ground in frustration.

Wait, is it just me or does that look like... writing?

Twilight raised an eyebrow and looked at the ashes. She widened her eyes when she read it.

The Saiyahar Desert?

It's a desert far out southeast. It is extremely dangerous to go by hoof.

We have a vehicle that has temperature control, that desert won't be so bad when we go through it in the car.

Twilight raised her head and smiled. She prepared to write a letter when Spike came it.

"I got the dustpan, where is the... Twilight, didn't you say it crumbled or something, not burned?"

"I know, but we need it either way. By the way, I need a letter sent later. Let's clean this up and then we'll send it, okay?"

"Alright, let's do it."

After a few minutes of cleaning up the burned up parchment, Spike sent the letter. It read...

Dear Princess Celestia,

That scroll we had kinda burned up and no longer exists. On the bright side, I finally figured out what it meant. Prepare some supplies for the humans, they need to go to the Saiyahar Desert.

Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle

Rarity had managed to make 5 more dresses. David even helped make one out of purple silk, something that Rarity hadn't thought of before.

So, how is it?

Hmm, it looks good, but it's missing something.

What is it, a certain gem?

No, it's more subtle than that. Try freeing up the flank.

Rarity did so, looked at it and gasped.

"My word, it's... it's... absolutely perfect!"

Indeed it was, the purple fabric intermingled with the emeralds well and the way the flank was exposed was not so less provocative, but more to give a clear look at one's flank, one's cutie mark. It also had violet flairs near the collar to give in a fiery look. Needless to say, she was very happy with the result.

Oh thank you David. A couple weeks ago, I would've though you were useless. But seeing how you wanted to help me when I needed inspiration...

Don't sweat it, I like to be creative. It's like my one true talent really.

Really, if you were a pony, I wonder what your cutie mark would be.

Hopefully something crazy, I like to be a little insane for my creative justice.

Oh dear. You know, you've been acting more generous lately.

Aren't I the corrupted form of generosity?

Okay then... Wait, what were you before this?

A normal human, by what used to be my standards. I never really killed anything larger than a large bug before this.

Do you feel bad for... shedding blood?

Only if it's innocent blood. How I cope with being drenched in blood is that I think of hope.

Hope?

Hope to have a wonderful life, and that means right now, going home.

Strange, from what I heard, it's on par with being Tartarus.

My home might have corrupt leaders, idiotic laws, horrible crime lords and a economy that is on the verge of collapse, but it's also my home, one that I love very much, and I'd like to go back to my friends and family, or at least see them one last time.

Rarity was silent. David just said that his world was a horrible place, but he wanted to be there nonetheless. He was truly devoted to his true home. He'd acted like he'd kill himself for it. A true sign of generosity.

You are so great, for having such a powerful moral compass.

Erm, thanks.

Oh you heard that? Heh heh, sorry.

Rarity felt like she needed some wine. Why not?

Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were outside, ready to enjoy the day.

"Okay Fluttershy, I need you to cheer for me while I train for the Cloudsdale Best Flier's competition in a month. Can you do that?"

"Oh... sure."

"HIYA GIRLS!"

The two pegasi looked at Pinkie Pie, who came here to watch Rainbow fly.

"Pinkie, why are you here?"

"To watch you fly silly! HEHE!"

Got the popcorn?

Yep, time to watch that sexy ass.

Ugh, such pervertedness.

Cultured dddddddddiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkk!

Ugh, why even bother?

"Well okay Pinkie, we'll let you watch us. You better be ready to cheer!"

"OKIE DOKIE!"

Rainbow nodded and flew up into the air.

Fast.

No duh.

I'd like to see that Rainboom thing you mentioned so often.

Okay. It's going to be awesome!

Rainbow flew around with speed and elegant acrobatic moves.

She's good.

Yes she is.

I wonder what's happening soon.

Something good hopefully.

Rainbow Dash had made three clouds spin and was ready for the creme de la creme, the Sonic Rainboom.

Harder...

A cone appeared around Rainbow.

Better...

Tears from flying so fast formed in Rainbow's eyes.

Faster...

It was almost time.

Stronger!!!

Rainbow had done it a boom sound was made and a ring of the entire spectrum of the rainbow appeared while Rainbow flew with a rainbow trail behind her.

HOLY CRAP! That was... AWESOME!

Yeah it was.

With quick movements, she flew straight down into the ground in front of the two mares, and created a dust cloud. When it cleared, Rainbow was standing with a smug look on her face.

"Was that good, or was that good?"

"That wasn't good." Fluttershy said.

The two other mares stared at the shy mare.

"That was amazing! Great job Rainbow!"

"Aw yeah, I'm a shoe-in for the win next month!"

"Yeppers! I wonder what Applejack is doing?"

"I don't know, at the market?"

Applejack was selling apples at the farmer's market, nothing new.

I'm fucking bored.

Well why don't cha watch the antics that Ponyville has to offer?

I am drunk, it seems like good idea to me.

Good.

"Excuse me, I'd like two apples." A mare ordered with her friend.

"Coming right up ma'am!" Applejack grabbed two apples and handed them to the duo. "That'll be 3 bits."

"Here you go." The mare said, giving the coins to the farmer.

"Thank you kindly fer choosin' Sweet Apple Acres Apples. Come back again, ya hear."

I'd like to see if there are potatoes here.

Why?

To make vodka!

Of course.

Applejack saw Twilight approach her stand and stood upright.

"Twi, how're ya doin'?"

"Great, can you get the other girls later?"

"Sure, why not?"

"Great, we'll meet at your barn."

"Sounds mighty fine, I'll tell 'em."

"Thanks Applejack, I'll see you soon." And Twilight ran off, seeming looking for somepony.

I hope that means good thing.

Me too.

Hours later, the six mares gathered in Applejack's barn. The sun was almost set, so Twilight, went straight to the point.

"Okay, the princess needs the humans to go to her. And also, they have a chance to break this curse."

"Really!" Fluttershy said in surprising volume. The stares she garnered made her eep in embarrassment.

"Okay, but it's a very dangerous journey to the Saiyahar Desert."

"The Saiyahar Desert! The same desert that ended many ponies' lives when they tried to pass though it, both day and night?"

The mares looked at who said it, Pinkie Pie.

"Yes, the same."

Pinkie gasped and her normally poofy hair flattened. "We're doomed."

Wait!

"Wait Pinkie, we..."

You forgot the super Lamborghini!

"These humans are tougher than you think."

And the author would never kill us off!

"These humans have shelter, the car!"

Pinkie, after hearing both side of the reasoning, brightened up and her hair got poofy again.

"You're right! We're not doomed! Let's go to Canterlot!"

"That's the spirit Pinkie!" Rainbow said.

"Let's get ready."

And so, the sun set. Out of the barn came six humans. They approached a single vehicle and drove off.