You’re up early.
All the noise woke me up. What was that?
A siren, alerting me that we may be in danger.
Danger?
Do you remember the Mirror Pool, Luna?
No… I don’t…
It’s a portal, a gateway to a parallel dimension.
There are hundreds of thousands of realities similar to ours, but only one of those is linked with our pool.
And someone’s traveled through?
Yes. Here, have a look.
Those are... Some of the Elements...
Generosity, Loyalty, and Kindness, yes.
Why are they here?
I don’t know.
I’ve only talked with that dimension’s Celestia once, and she seemed… normal enough...
...but her demeanor may have changed.
Perhaps she means to claim our realm as her own.
What do we do?
We need to act quickly.
If they’re here, then maybe we can send our world’s counterparts to their world, without them knowing...
I’ll send word to the Elements and have them go through the Mirror Pool as well.
Once on their side, they’ll be able to investigate for hostile intentions.
Do you think that’ll work?
Stealth is what the Elements do best. If all goes well this matter should be resolved before day’s end.
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Wow, um, uh- a whole new universe!
But it looks just like ours.
I don't like this, man, I don't like it!
Um, it's gonna be ok, Fluttershy. Um, nothing's gonna happen to you.
Seriously, this looks exactly the same. D-did we even leave?
It is a parallel universe, it's supposed to look the same.
Let's just get this over with, man!
Alright, alright, what's the address?
Oh! ...Ummm...
You don't remember the address?!
It was really hard to remember.
It was like 3 numbers!
Well you don't remember it either.
Oh yeah? Well, how you know I don't remember it?
Um, do you remember?
[sniffles] No...
Whatever. I'm just gonna go find it.
No! No! W- we can't split up! Bad things happen when you split up, man! Are you serious?!
We don't know this place and-! Aw jeez, I-I can't deal with this, man!
[hyperventilating]
Whoa there, you um, calm down!
Heya, Rainbow!
-Hello! -Hey, what's up?
I am.
Whoa, talk ag- Say something!
OK.
What the fuck is wrong with your voice?
This is how I've always sounded.
No, it isn't! You sound weird!
Oh yeah? Well, you sound weird! Why do you sound like a guy?
I don't sound like a guy!
Yeah, you kinda do.
Whatever. So, I got my mane done, you like it?
Yes. It looks like clouds mixed with cotton candy.
I guess it does... Doesn’t it remind you of anything else, though?
No.
Dude, it’s made up like the first time we met!
Oh yeah. That was fun.
Yeah it was. If I had to pick my favorite part, it would probably have to be your patented Rain-Blow job.
Don't you remember saying that?
No, but it does sound like something I would say.
I was thinking, maybe it's about time I return the favor.
Give you my patented Twi-low job...
*Twi-low job? YOU'RE GONNA BLOW IT, DUMBASS!!!*
What do you mean?
Lemme try again; I'm talkin': you, me, and an afternoon of yodeling in the valley...
I don't think I can yodel, but I can try.
God dammit- I'm offering to go down on you.
I don't know what that means.
Ugh! Dash!
My name is "The Bird"!
Did you hit your head or something?
I don't know... Yes?
Well lets go back to the library. I can check and see if you have concussion or, God forbid, brain damage.
Maybe, if you're lucky, I'll give you some mouth to mouth resuscitation.
I'm not drowning.
[sighs] come on.
Why me? Why me? Why couldn't it have been one of the other ones? It was a 50-50 shot.
It was a 50-50 chance that I would not be picked on this mission-
Umm, so, are you gonna stop anytime soon? It- It’s been like an hour.
You know, I’m kinda surprised that you’re still scared. Nothing's even happening to us.
We don’t know anything about this place, man! What if the ponies eat… brains?!
Um, I don’t think they do, but, you know, if they did, we-you know, we're like, um, also in this universe, so we would too.
And then if it came up then we would, you know, just say we weren’t hungry.
But what if we’re breathing in poison right now!
Or what if the rabbits have taken over!
Or what if today there’s gonna be some freak shopping cart accident and all of Ponyville gets destroyed!
Well, um, I don’t see any rabbits, and we’re not dead yet.
And, um, if there’s a monster shopping cart, or whatever you said there...
...um, you know, we should hurry up then.
Oh God! What if the Changelings have taken over?!
Okay! That's it! You know, um, I’m gonna go. Good luck with- g- good luck.
But NOOO! Come back! You can’t leave me!
I can!
Why don't you sit back on the couch and I'll take a look at ya.
[chuckles]
Open your thighs, and say "mmm"
I don't think that's gonna help my head.
Please! Before I'm done you'll forget you even have a head.
Sounds counterproductive.
-Jesus Dash, you really are fucked up! -The Bird.
What?
I am "The Bird".
-Dash... -The Bird.
I'm trying to be patient, do something nice for you, but you're really not given me much to work with here!
Ooh, this dress is nice too! Um... I wonder if it still counts as theft if I’m stealing from myself. Hmm…
Wha--nothing! Hi. What?
Mom? You're back?
Excuse me? Whadi- What did you say?
You’re back?
N- before that.
Mom?
Oh my-
I--what--How is that even possible--I did--Oh my did-- but we're not even- the same--I--what--Oh my God!
Mom? Are you okay?
No! No, I’m not! Don’t- don't call me-Uh... Go to your room!
But, this is my room!
It is?! Ah, fuck! I... Okay, AAAAAAAAAA!!!
I just came by to get my stuff. Do I need to go back to Nana’s?
Yes, YES! God yes, do that!
Okay… Are you still picking me up later?
Yes, yes, um, totally, I will be there...
Alright! I love you!
Oooooh, yah, yah, I love you too- I- yup.
-they left me, God, they left me. What if... I don't even know! They can be dead right now!
Oh God- Wh- I don't wanna do--Hello--
Applejack! I think Big Mac's cheating on Cheerilee!
That’s not really any of your concern.
But if they break up I’ll have to start doing work at school again! I don’t wanna do that!
It’s one of your friends! Go make them stop!
What the hell are you talking about?
Your weird white friend! She’s drunk on that single mom wine or something!
Rarity? She’s ain’t hooking up with Big Mac.
Well, I don’t wanna chance it, can you just go make sure?
So, um, I didn’t quite- uh, you still haven’t given me a straight answer there.
Um... Uh, can you or can you not write?
Hello? Um, I asked you a question, Big- uh, you should answer that.
Look, I’m really busy, and honestly kinda insulted.
So I’m just gonna keep doing what I was doing. You don’t have to leave, but I ain’t gonna talk to you.
UGHHH!!!
Rarity, what are you doing? And what in God’s name is on your head?
It’s in season!
It looks gaudy as fuck. Did you bedazzle a hat?
I don’t know. Are you bedazzled?
Well, Big Mac's gotta lot of chores to do, and you’re upsetting Applebloom...
...so why don’t we go find something else to do?
Applejaaack! Can you write?
You… know I can't.
You don’t sound well, do you wanna lie down?
No thanks, no, I- I just... Been sending any letters there lately?
What? NO! Rarity, what is wrong with you?!
Nothing, nothing at all. You have been absolutely zero help, thank you goodbye!
Uh- Your friend stole our cart...
I can do this. It’s not that scary, it’s just- parallel universe...
Just walkin’ along. Safe. Looking for… we’re looking for…
Oh?
What am I looking for? OH GOD WHAT AM I LOOKING FOR?!
FLUTTERSHY!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
WAIT!
DASH!
The Bird
DASH!
The Bird
DAAAAAASH!
It's pronounced "The Bird".
I know your fucking name is, it's not "The Bird". It's Dash! You are Rainbow Dash...
...RAINBOW DASH IS YOUR NAME!!!
What's in a name? That which we call a rose but any other name would smell as sweet.
If it doesn't matter then why do you keep correcting me?
But it does matter...
Motherfucker...
Ugrr! This isn't over. Come in!
Hey, did Fluttershy come by here? We were playing a game and I lost her. She’s so fast…
Oh, yes, she does that sometimes.
Hiya Dashie!
Oh Jesus...
It's pronounced "The Bird"!
Ooo... Then I will beeee...
You will be nothing! Everyone's going home!
But the libraries still open...
AAAAAAAAA!!!
Dude, can you assholes fucking not? I'm trying to take a nap!
Hey, look! It's him!
Who?
What, Spike? Whoa, where'd she go? Dash, did you go in the kitchen? Are you using my sink?
It's pronounced... "The Bird"!
AAAH! That's COLD!
Ha! Got him! Hah hahahahah...
Alright, guys, mission accomplished. Let's get outta here!
Oh thank God!
Rarity, it's time to go.
What? Aww... But I was so close to cracking it!
It's gonna blow!
Wha- What's gonna blow?
I dunno. The world?
What did you do?
I'll never tell.
Get back here! You better apologize to Spike!
[breathing heavily] Damn that ponies fast…
Fuck...
Fuck, I'm exhausted...
Oh God...
DASH!
[grunts]
Where are they? Did they go through this-
Status update on parallel universe.
After spending the day over in their world, we are ready with our analysis.
The ponies of that dimension appear to be a lighthearted bunch.
And the world’s counterparts to ourselves don’t seem to have received the training we have.
Based on these drastic differences, we have deemed the universe not a threat.
It should be noted however that we did not find out why they crossed over into our world...
...and information we received upon return has only left us with more questions.
Apparently, their world’s Rainbow Dash, known as "The Bird" for reasons unknown...
...interacted with our Twilight Sparkle.
After conversing with Twilight in the Golden Oak Library, "The Bird"...
...dumped a bucket of water on Spike and fled, declaring the mission a success.
We have no idea what this means.
We have also learned that during their Rarity’s time here, she questioned Big Macintosh, Applejack...
...and a few residents of Ponyville on whether or not they had been sending any letters.
It appears that she also stole a hat from Carousel Boutique.
Their Fluttershy’s activities in our world remain a mystery.
Unfortunately, Twilight Sparkle, Spike, and Big Macintosh now know of the Mirror Pool’s existence...
...and we were forced to deter Twilight from going through the portal.
Instead, we used her magic to seal the entrance of the cavern leading to the pool...
...in an effort to prevent anyone on either side of the portal from going through.
As it stands, Twilight Sparkle is unaware of our journey through the Mirror Pool...
...and we have no reason to believe that she will pursue this matter any further.
We believe that we’ve taken all the action we can at this moment, and await additional instruction.
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