Rarity and Fluttershy were sitting in the Carousel Boutique having just finished up a wonderful day at the spa. Rarity was just setting down her ornate, fine china tea set that Fluttershy and herself usually drank from when two green flames flew through the window above the front door before them. Rarity let out a laugh as opened the scroll, “Oh this must be from Twilight, we haven’t heard from that poor dear in so long. I wonder how she’s been.”

That mirth quickly disappeared as she read the note. The twinkle in her eyes dimming as her face fell into one of concern. After reading it the first time she stopped and reread it just to make sure she was seeing it correctly.

“Oh my, I never knew that Twilight had to deal with so much. I mean I don’t think of her or the Princesses as Tyrants,” Fluttershy said with tears running down her eyes at reading what her friend was going through. “We have to be there for her.”

“Of course Darling! We would never let a friend down when she needs us the most. Although I wish she would have talked to us before now. We could have helped. Yes I know that I’ve been busier now that my friend is the Princess and all. Non stop orders, but I think that I have enough bits to hire some workers to help out while I help Twilight. Rainbow Dash has been working to get her body back to full swing after that Star Swirl Spell had altered her body to be more like the old you Fluttershy.”

“Yes I still can’t believe how much change living an entire lifetime with Pinkies Cutie Mark could do. Well not really an entire timeline, but that’s what if felt like.”

“I know I’m still trying to sort out the memories of having lived basically two lives. We all are, but it’s not Twilight’s fault, and before you say anything I know you didn’t mean any offense by it. But lets see here, what has everyone else been up to. You of course were busy with your animals. I still can’t believe you are mixing Pinkie’s ability to throw parties with your old skills to throw parties for your animals.”

“Well you see ... I found that Pinkie’s gift and my own aren’t that different. She wants everyone to be happy and filled with joy. I want my animal friends to be happy and filled with joy. She loves everypony, and I love my friends. Not love, love you know. But I still really care about all my friends. So it was an easy transition to have a little bit of her gift with my animal friends. Although she’s so much better and she helps me every now and then.”

“That’s good to know, and I know what you mean Darling. Well we all know Pinkie is Pinkie, although she’s been a little bit different since the whole ordeal, and I’m not just talking about her marvelous physique. She looks as muscular as Apple Jack used to, and talking about poor Apple Jack she’s been working herself like a mule getting back to her old self. Although I must say her coming here and helping me with some of a more business chic type apparel.

Having the memories and skills of a Manehatten fashionista is really quite nice to have around. Well that about covers what everyone has been upto since the whole ordeal. But we should have made more of an effort to meet her. Fluttershy while this would normally be the time we would wind down from a nice day at the spa we should round up everyone and talk about our dear Twilight.”

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Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash were hanging out at Sweet Apple Acres eating a sweet smelling, apple pie talking to one another as they had gotten into the habit of doing since their first disastrous race in Falling of the Leaves when they tied in last place.

“So AJ you finally get rid of that Manehatten accent yet?”

“Not quite yet RD,” Apple jack said with a southern accent with a trace of Manehatten. “Now ah know we’ve all forgiven Twilight for castin' that spell. Ah mean ah never knew about a spell that could be cast just by speakin'. But havin' all these conflictin' memories and my body still transformed to what ah was from Rarity’s cutie mark. Ah feel a little bit annoyed that ah have to work to get my strength back up to what it once was. Although Big Mac and Granny Smith don’t remember any of it, and are understandin' once ah told them magic had gone 'n done it.”

“Yeah I know, I mean Fluttershy wasn’t exactly weak. But she didn’t have the life style for all the stress I put my body under to withstand the stunts I do. It’s been difficult, but I miss Twilight. Although I feel bad that I haven’t been there to help her fly after the first few months. I had to do some training of my own, and I’m a Wonderbolt now. I don’t have all that much free time during my tours.”

As they finished up the pie. A green flame came towards them. As the parchment appeared before them they laughed together. “Well speak of the dickens! We were just talking about Twilight and she sends us a letter.” AJ said as she reached to open up the parchment.

Just as Rarity and Fluttershy were shocked to see what was said, Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash had a similar reaction. “Listen RD I’m going to get me some hard cider. Do want some?”

“Y-yeah sure. Um wow! I never knew that Twilight was having such a hard time. I feel bad that I haven't been there for her as much I should have.”

“Neither of us did. After we get something to drink we should meet up with the others I’m sure that they got a similar letter.”

“Yeah. Hey AJ!”

“Yes?”

“Make it two ciders.”

Chuckling sadly she said, “Sure. I was thinkin' the same thing.”

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Pinkie Pie had been getting a lot more business after the incident with Starswirl the bearded’s spell. A body that had been transformed to look as if it had spent over a decade doing hard work in Sweet Apple Acres had made her already impressively lean physique more toned and well defined. Adding to the fact that she was friends with a Princess had basically caused the Cake’s shop to flood with customers. Not that it bothered her, she loved making pony’s happy and it definitely made Mr. and Mrs. Cake happy.

Horseapples. My knees have been pinchy and my neck under my mane itchy since this afternoon. That usually means that a friend is in trouble and is sad. But I don’t know who it could be. I should be getting an answer soon with how urgent it’s been getting.

She knew that Rainbow and Apple Jack were sad since unlike the others they had physically demanding jobs and bodies that weren’t like how they used to be. But that would change in time, she had been secretly spiking their cupcakes and snacks with a watered down version of Pony Growth Hormone in this last month. After she not only gained the bits for the Hormone itself, but a medical unicorn capable of weakening it enough to prevent them from growing infertile, violent, and muscle damage.

After all a good friend helped their friends, not injured them. As she was partially lost in thought she noticed a green flame appear. Knowing that this must be what her Pinkie Sense, sensed. She opened it and read it. After she was done her mane and tail deflated. Going to Mr. and Mrs. Cake she explained that Twilight was in trouble and needed her. They told her that they knew a few Pony’s who were good at baking and could cover for her while she did what she needed to do.

Don’t worry Twilight, we’ll be there to help you.