Meeting Ponies

Transcript
Once upon a time, on Fantasyland, there was a little railway known as the North Western. It expanded through the royal city of Canterlot, home to the royal sisters Princess Celestia, and Princess Luna. The North Western Railway is run by a wide amount of steam locomotives and is very popular to railway enthusiasts young and old.

One morning, Princess Celestia was in the royal garden having breakfast of toast and marmalade. She was just about to pour herself a cup of tea when one of her guards came in.

Guard: Pardon my intrusions, your majesty. But a pony by the name of Hoity Toity wishes to speak with you.

Celestia: I see. Let him into the throne room. I shall be in shortly.

Guard: Yes, your highness.

Princess Celestia soon came to the throne room and found the guard standing next to a stout stallion wearing an English gentleman's suit and sunglasses. This was Hoity Toity, the pony in charge of the North Western Railway.

Hoity Toity: Good day to you, your majesty. *Takes his glasses off in respect*

Celestia: Greetings Hoity Toity. What can I do for you?

Hoity Toity: Are you by chance familiar with my railway, the North Western?

Celestia: Why yes I am, sir. My sister Luna and I are quite fans of railways ourselves, as are my subjects.

Hoity Toity: I am pleased to hear that. You see, the reason I asked that question is that I had just been thinking the other day about something. Many of the engines on my railway seem to look like they could use a helper of some sorts when they are working. Someone they can teach railway skills to and help learn their way around.

Celestia: You mean as a sort of internship?

Hoity Toity: That's exactly what I mean. What I wanted to know is would your subjects be interested in helping my engines out?

Celestia: I'll get in touch and see what they say. But I am most certain that they would be interested.

Hoity Toity: Very well. I'll be by again tomorrow to hear their decision.

Celestia: Of course, sir. Good day.

After Hoity Toity had left, Celestia's sister Luna came out.

Luna: Who were you talking to, sister?

Celestia: Hoity Toity of the North Western Railway. He wanted to know if our subjects would be interested in helping out on the railway as a sort of internship.

Luna: That sounds rather exciting; working on a railway and riding aboard real steam locomotives.

That afternoon, Celestia held a meeting and spoke to her subjects. A few of them turned out to be her pupil, Twilight Sparkle with her friends Spike, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy.

Twilight: I wonder what Princess Celestia wants to tell us.

Pinkie Pie: Maybe she's planning a big party for us!

Celestia: My faithful subjects. Earlier today I had a short meeting with Hoity Toity of the North Western Railway. He asked me if any of you would be interested in interning for the railway. As a fellow railway enthusiast myself, I find the idea to be rather exciting. Now we want to know if any of you would be interested in joining.

Pinkie Pie: *excited* Working on an actual Railway? That would be so amazing! *Busting out her Party Cannon* Railway Intern Party! Whoo-Hoo!

Everyone Else: *murmurs in excitement*

Celestia: *smiling* I knew you would all be interested.

The next day, Hoity Toity returned, waiting for Celestia's reply.

Princess Celestia: Sir, good news. My subjects will do it.

Hoity Toity: Splendid news. I will see that they are given warm welcomes. When will they come to the railway?

Celestia: They will be coming as soon as they have the free time available.

Hoity Toity: Glad to hear it.

Celestia: And I only have one condition for this deal.

Hoity Toity: Sure. What is it?

Celestia: I would like to be able to assist on the railway from time to time.

Hoity Toity: Consider it done, Celestia.

With that, the two shook hooves and the deal had been made.

Celestia: I am just hoping that your engines do not give them a hard time on their first days.

Hoity Toity: I have already informed them that it will not be tolerated.

Celestia: That's good.

Hoity Toity: Indeed. Although 2 engines happen to be a pair of bad eggs. Therefore, I will not assign them assistants.

Celestia: Oh? Who would those be?

Hoity Toity: One is Stan; engine number 98462, and the other, Mally, is number 87546.

Celestia: I see. I'll tell them to watch out for them.

Hoity Toity: A wise decision. I warned those two that if they don't straighten up, they'll be scrapped.

Celestia: Understood.

Hoity Toity: It was a pleasure talking to you, your majesty. I must be off now.

Celestia: Got it. I'll see you later, sir.

And with that, Hoity Toity walked out of the castle. Both he and Celestia felt proud of allowing the engines to have their own interns to help out.

THE NEXT DAY
The ponies had arrived on Fantasyland. 2 humans named William and Rachel were telling them about the ponies' new jobs.

William: So, Hoity Toity has arranged for all you to go into job training. We're heading for Vicarstown sheds right now. So let's get down to the car we need to get down there to pick an engine out for the day.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright I'm eager to work.

Applejack: Same here. I'm with you.

Pinkie Pie: Alright! I'm so excited.

Fluttershy: Um, yeah I go too. If you want me to.

William: Of course come Fluttershy.

(Fluttershy lets out a squee)

Rainbow Dash: I'm with you too, Will.

Rarity: I am honored to join you on this new line of work.

Rachel: Oh goodie. Same here. Thank you so much for taking me here.

William: No problem Rachel. Well then we best off to Vicarstown sheds together

Narrator: So the friends went to Williams car and off they went to Vicarstown sheds. At last, they pulled into at the railway shed's car park where William took Rachel and the ponies over towards the engine crew facility. All engine drivers have a special room each station facility to where they can get ready for a day's work on the railway, this is called an engine drivers locker room. but sometimes other staff use it too. Before William Holden got dressed for work, he made lunch for everyone including himself, a Fantasyland cheese sandwich on fresh Fantasyland wheat bread and some apples from the Vicar of Wellsworth along with some tea for himself and he made some peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches and apples as wells some tea for his equestrian friends and Rachel, who were most grateful.

Rachel: Oh thank you, William. That was very kind of you.

Fluttershy: Wow. William has such nice manners.

Rarity: It is really a pleasure to be going out with him.

Twilight Sparkle: That was so nice of you Mr. Holden. I must say, we all think it's really wonderful of you to take us with you to work.

William: (Kindly) Well then I guess that makes 8 of us.

Rachel: Heheheh, you got that right.

Mane 6: (Happy giggles)

A FEW MINUTES LATER
Narrator: So they all went to engine sheds, William asked the ponies to wait by the side of the shed, cause he wanted to surprise them so he and Rachel went to see the engines.

William: Good morning engines.

Engines: Morning young William and to you too Rachel.

Narrator: William turned to a green Union Pacific Forty-Niner locomotive with words Play Safe on his tender.

William: Ah you must be the newcomer Montana am I'm right?

Montana: That is correct. I was built by Fleischer Cartoon Studios himself. I take it you're going to put me through my paces then young William?

William: Indeed I am Montana, but first engines, I'd like you to meet my some very special friends of mine.

Narrator: William snapped his fingers and the ponies wisely took it as the signal to meet the engines. The ponies walked out of the side of the shed in front of the engines, both the ponies and the engines couldn't believe their eyes. None of the ponies ever seen trains with a face on their smokebox. And the engines had never seen ponies of such interesting species.

William: Now Casey Jr, Johnny, Alfred, Montana, Rojo, Stan and Mally, I'd like to meet my friends.

Rachel: Hello there. I'm Rachel Marie Ravens and I'm a new driver in training.

Casey Jr: Rachel! Hadn't seen you in a dog's age. How are you?

Rachel: Ah, Casey Jr. Good to see you again.

Twilight Sparkle: You 2 know each other?

Rachel: Yeah. Casey Jr. here was the 1st engine on the NWR, and my mother got to drive him. Mum even allowed me to come on the footplate with her.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, it's a pleasure to meet you Casey Jr. Name's Twilight Sparkle.

Casey Jr: Hullo there Miss Twilight Sparkle. Welcome to Fantasyland.

Twilight Sparkle: A real pleasure to meet your acquaintance too, Casey Jr.

Fluttershy: (Quiet and timid) Um… hello. I'm Fluttershy.

Stan: OH COME ON! SPEAK UP, YOU COWARD!

Fluttershy: (Whimpers like a sad puppy)

Narrator: William and the other engines were furious at Stan's rude remark.

Johnny: Stow it, Stan! Can't you see you're scaring the poor dear!

Stan: Oh yeah?! Coming from old clapped out of date shed ridden, American Standard…..

William: THAT'S ENOUGH STAN! IF YOU ARE RUDE TO MY FRIENDS AGAIN YOU CAN KISS YOUR PASSENGER WORKINGS GOODBYE PERMANENTLY! I will not tolerate rudeness to my friends. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME!

Narrator: Stan just rolled eyes and just sulked quietly.

Johnny: I'm very sorry about him, my dear. Anyway, my name is Johnny. What was your name again, please?

Fluttershy: (Feeling better) I'm Fluttershy. Pleased to meet you, Johnny. Thank you for standing up to that engine.

Johnny: Oh think nothing of my dear Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: (Giggle)

Applejack: Name's Applejack it's quite a pleasure to meet you all.

Mally: Oh great. Now we get a Yankee Pony to help with the railway, this railway's definitely going downhill!

Applejack: What in tarnation!?

Alfred: Oh put piece coal in it, Mally! Geeze, your as bad as Stan.

William: WATCH YOUR MOUTH MALLY! IF YOU CALL MY FRIENDS MORE BAD NAMES I SWEAR I'M GOING TO WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT WITH A SOAPY SCRUB BRUSH!

Alfred: Sorry 'bout these two, Applejack, they're on trial you see and don't seem to know how to be polite. (Alfred shoots an angry glare at the 2 rude engines whilst they just sit and sulk).. Ahem, anyway, my name is Alfred. It's really a pleasure to meet you, Applejack.

Applejack: That's alright, Alfred. I feel very good that someone stood up for me and my friends.

Rarity: My name is Rarity.

Rojo: Pleasure to meet you, Rarity. My word, you are quite a good looker.

Rarity: Oh thank you, darling, Rojo. You, Alfred and Johnny, are really well mannered. This is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Rojo.

Rainbow Dash: Hello, every engine. Name's Rainbow Dash! I'm probably one the fast's flyers in my home of Equestria.

Mally: That's what she thinks. She'll never match the speed of us. (Winks at Stan.)

(Stan and Mally laugh.)

Narrator: Rainbow Dash was very cross.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, you 3 clowns want to do this the hard way, will do this the hard way….

Stan and Mally: Clowns are we… mighty big words from multicolored circus pony.

Rainbow Dash: Oh that does it. I am so gonna…..

Narrator: But before she could finish, William Holden finally snapped.

William: THAT DOES IT! Pardon, Rainbow Dash and Twilight, but could you fetch those buckets of soapy water please, whilst I get theses scrub brushes? I think it's time we give these to foul mouth engines a good tongue scrubbing.

Rainbow Dash: Oh with pleasure Will. With pleasure.

Twilight Sparkle: Ooh, this sounds like fun.

Narrator: So William, Rainbow Dash and Twilight worked together to discipline the two naughty engines.

William: Yeah. That's it's it Rainbow. Hold his mouth open whilst I get the brush into his mouth.

Rainbow Dash: SAY 'AH!' YOU RUDE LITTLE JERKS!

Stan and Mally: (Panic stricken) NO! NO! NO! NO! NNNNNNOOOOOOOOO!

(William scrubbed Stan's and Mally's tongues with the soapy water.)

Stan and Mally: (Cough) Blagh! Ugh!

Narrator: When William, Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle finished um... "cleaning" Stan's and Mally's mouths out, all the ponies and other engines laughed at loud.

William: Thank you Rainbow Dash. Now then as for 2, I did warn you Stan and you too Mally, but you never listen, do you?

Narrators: Stan and Mally didn't answer. They were feeling too violated.

William: Well, at least we washed their rude mouths up.

Rachel: My goodness. Stan and Mally are very mean. I hope I never have to work on them.

William: I'm very sorry about those three engines. They've been like this ever since they came on trial, but don't worry, I won't let you work on them.

Rainbow Dash: It's all good. At least we got them to shut up finally.

Montana: I apologize too. It's engines like them which give all tender engines bad names. Anyway, it's really nice to meet you Rainbow Dash. I'm Montana, one the experimental high speed express passenger steam locomotives.

Narrator: Rainbow Dash smiled broadly. Now she could have someone like her to hang out with on the railway.

Rainbow Dash: Ah yeah! That is so awesome! I really think we're going to get along very well.

Montana: Well then I guess that makes two of us.

Narrator: Rainbow Dash then squealed like a fangirl. Just then, a party cannon went off.

Engines (Minus Stan and Mally who were still in a violated, fetal state): Cinders and ashes!

William/Rachel: Whoa! Where'd that come from?

Pinkie: Hi engines! I am… Drum roll, please. (pulls out a drum set surprisingly) Pinkie Pie!

Casey Jr: Wow! Hullo, Pinkie. I really wasn't expecting such a great surprise like that. I really like you already.

Narrator: Upon hearing that compliment, she started to vibrate up and down a big grin on her face then as if she was a rocket she shot up into the sky.

Pinkie Pie: (Full power glee) WWWWWWAAAAAAAAHHHHHOOOOOOOO! THIS IS JUST FANTASTIC!

Narrator: Casey Jr. stared in amazement.

Casey Jr: Oh yeah. We are so going to be such good friends you and I.

Pinkie Pie: Yippy skippy! Adding you and the others onto my long list of friends now!

William: Anyway, now that you are all acquainted, It's time to get to work. Montana, you and I will be taking our railway's main express train over to Knapford so you can get acquainted with the line.

Montana: Yes Sir.

Narrator: He turned to the ponies.

William: Now then Twilight, will you and you're friends head to the station. I'll give you each a 5 shillings for tickets and Rachel, will you accompany me in the cab? I'll show you how to run a train so you'll be ready and know what to do when we start our student trips.

Rachel: Righto William.

Narrator: So when a fireman arrived to lite the fire, William showed Rachel and the ponies which parts to lubricate then they all came in and the fireman showed them how to lite a fire and how to keep a train going, whilst William should them all the levers and controls. When everything was ready, the ponies headed for the station, William pulled the lever and Montana puffed out the sheds, to the water tower, then to the coal hopper to fill up with coal. Rachel was excited. She hadn't been inside a moving locomotive in a long time. They went to Vicarstown station where Casey Jr. had already shunted the coaches for the WildNorWester. The shunter fastened the coupling and the ponies went into their respective carriages. The clock struck the hour, the guard blew his whistle and waved his green flag. William eased open the regulator and Montana pulled out slowly at first then gradually faster and faster until they were flying along the line.

(Montage of Montana flying along the line.)

Fireman: Oy, Will, who were those ponies in here earlier.

William: They are very special friends of ours young Bruce.

Rachel: Yeah. Found them somewhere in Harwick.

Bruce: Oh I see that makes perfect sense. Oh by the way congratulations again on your promotion to driver William and I wish you luck on you're student driver training Rachel.

William/Rachel: Thanks, Bruce.

Rachel: (Amazed) Wow! I never knew how wonderful it could be to driving an engine, let alone a brand new engine. You're doing great Montana!

Montana: Thank you, driver!

Narrator: Rachel felt surprised being called 'driver'. She wasn't even in training yet, but she did feel special. Meanwhile, in the carriages, the ponies were all gazing out the windows, amazed by the beautiful scenery.

Applejack: Well I'll be…. Well, I'll be.

Twilight: I've never seen anything so beautiful in my life. And on such a comfortable ride. William, Rachel, and Montana are really outdoing themselves.

Rainbow Dash: Boy. I've never traveled this fast it's so awesome.

Narrator: Meanwhile, Montana was going well. They thundered through tunnels, across bridges, and through stations. And they arrived at Knapford with 10 minutes to spare.

William: Wow that was so accelerating, well done Montana.

Montana: Wow Thank you, William.

Rachel: Indeed you did Montana. We are so proud of you.

Narrator: The mane 6 were standing on the platform and all congratulating Montana, William, Rachel and even Bruce for their outstanding performance.

Twilight: That was very well done on your first trial run Montana. I calculated the speed and it was at 100 miles per hour.

Narrator: Needless to say, Montana felt very proud.

Rainbow Dash: I know I never knew you could go so fast, it was so awesome!

Montana: Well thank you Rainbow Dash. That means a lot to me.

Fluttershy: I never saw such a beautiful place like this before in my life.

Bruce: I'm glad you liked it. You'll be seeing a lot more of it.

Pinkie Pie: I had a wonderful time. It was so amazing like my parties. I think you broke the land speed record.

Applejack: Boy Montana, you really outdid yourself and so did you, Will and Rach.

William, Montana, and Rachel: Well, thank you, Applejack.

Rarity: I had a delightful time as well. The scenery was beautiful as crystal, and the accommodations absolutely fantastic, the plush velvet seats very comfortable.

William: Thanks, Rarity. I'm glad you like it.

Rarity: Like? I love it. That was the most prestige trip I've ever taken by rail. Thank you, William, Montana and you too Rachel and Bruce.

Montana: Oh think nothing of it I came from a railway that's famous for its prestige.

Hoity Toity: And I'm proud of you too Montana. For such an outstanding performance I hereby announce that you as a permanent member of my railway.

Montana: Oh thank you, Sir.

Hoity Toity: As a reward, you shall be repainted into navy blue livery and you 6 mares shall go into driver training.

Mane 6: ALRIGHT!

Narrator: The Union Pacific Forty-Niner was very proud. But none so proud as William, Rachel, and Bruce. Later, the proud, apple green, Union Pacific Forty-Niner was simmering happily as Bruce and William oiled and greased him. The ponies and Rachel watched and learned how they maintained the big express engine.

Montana: Excuse me Mr. William, but may I request that you allow that blue pegasus over there to accompany us into the cab.

Narrator: William Smiled.

William: Of course. Oy, Rainbow Dash, here's your big chance. On request of Montana, we are glad to invite you to ride with us in the cab. I'll even let you drive him if you'd like.

Rainbow Dash: Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Lead me to the regulator!

Narrator: She then flew right into Montana's cab followed by William and Bruce. The ponies now felt very proud of Rainbow Dash. In the cab, William Holden should her all the levers needed to drive Montana and she listened carefully.

William: And that's how it works. Good luck Rainbow Dash, me and Bruce will be cheering you on all the way.

Rainbow Dash: Thank you so much, Will. This is gonna be so awesome.

Narrator: William smiled. Rachel and the ponies piled into the train. The guard blew the whistle, the clock struck the 6:20, the green flag waved.

William: Alright Rainbow Dash, let's show everyone what a pony can do at the regulator.

Rainbow Dash: You don't have to tell me twice.

Narrator: Rainbow Dash opened the regulator, and like the journey from Vicarstown, they pulled out of the station, slowly at first then gradually faster, until they reached the top speed of 100 hundred miles per hour. They were going very well like last time and the night time atmosphere made the journey even more pleasant. They sped across viaducts, flashed through stations, stormed up hills, and whooshed through tunnels. Rainbow Dash had never felt so alive before, she was doing as well as William. They charged through Ballahoo, and at last made to vicars town with 10 minutes to spare. The passengers and ponies all cheered for William and Montana, and when William told them about Rainbow Dash's exploit, they cheered even louder for her. Hoity Toity was most impressed.

Hoity Toity: Well William, Montana, and Rainbow Dash. I've heard all about the 6:20 trip and I must say for a pony who has never driven an engine before, I am must say you handled it very well. You've proven that humans are not the only ones who can drive trains. As a token of gratitude, I will allow you and your friends the chance to drive trains on my railway when you are able too.

Narrator: Needless to say, Rainbow Dash though she felt tired, she was indeed very proud of her accomplishment.

Rainbow Dash: (Proudly) YES!

Twilight: Well Done Rainbow Dash We're all very proud of you.

Rachel: I'm very impressed with you too.

Narrator: The mane 6 all and the two humans gave group hug and so it was arranged. The following day, Montana was repainted and from dome to wheels in the new navy blue livery and he now feels part of the family. The 6 ponies often visit the Fantasyland whenever they have the chance for a holiday. Celestia heard about this from Twilight report on friendship, and she allowed them to visit Fantasyland when they had time off to study the magic of friendship on Fantasyland. They all were well known, to begin with, and so everyone was friendly to them, thanks to the kind deeds of their brand new friends, Rachel Marie Raven and William James Holden.