Spike the Dragon and Friends - Season 8

This is all of the eighth season of Spike the Dragon and Friends.

Cast

 * Spike as Thomas
 * Shining Armor as Edward
 * Filthy Rich as Henry
 * Big Macintosh as Gordon
 * Cranky Doodle Donkey as James
 * Pipsqueak as Percy
 * Braeburn as Toby
 * Caramel as Harvey
 * Rarity as Emily
 * Goldengrape as Arthur
 * Prince Blueblood as Spencer
 * Discord as Diesel
 * Twilight Sparkle as Mavis
 * Diamond Tiara as Arry (I know, Diamond Tiara is female)
 * Silver Spoon as Bert (I know, Silver Spoon is female)
 * Cheese Sandwich as Salty
 * Apple Bloom as Annie
 * Sweetie Belle as Clarabel
 * Angel as Bertie
 * Trixie as Elizabeth
 * Owlowiscious as Harold
 * Gustave Le Grand as Cranky
 * Hoity Toity as Sir Topham Hatt
 * Igneous Rock Pie as Farmer McColl
 * Chief Thunderhooves as Murdoch (does not speak)
 * Gummy as Trevor (does not speak)
 * Cherry Jubilee as the Refreshment Lady (does not speak)
 * Princess Celestia as Lady Hatt (does not speak)
 * Sapphire Shores as Alicia Botti
 * The Duke and Duchess of Maretonia as The Duke and Duchess of Boxford (do not speak)
 * Scootaloo as Henrietta (cameo)
 * Score as George (cameo)
 * Zecora as Caroline (cameo)
 * Royal Riff as Butch (cameo)
 * Lightning Dust as Tiger Moth (I know, Lightning Dust is female) (cameo)
 * Goldie Delicious as Mrs. Kyndley (cameo)
 * Twist as Nancy (cameo)
 * Burnt Oak as Cyril the Fogman (cameo)
 * Caeser as City of Truro (picture cameo)

Episodes

 * 1) Spike and the Firework Display
 * 2) Pipsqueak's New Whistle
 * 3) Fish
 * 4) Rarity's Adventure
 * 5) Spike Saves the Day
 * 6) Squeak, Rattle and Roll
 * 7) Spike, Rarity and the Snowboots
 * 8) Shining Armor the Great
 * 9) Spic and Span
 * 10) Cranky Goes Too Far
 * 11) Spike Gets it Right
 * 12) You Can Do it, Braeburn!
 * 13) Pipsqueak and the Magic Carpet
 * 14) Spike and the Circus
 * 15) Pipsqueak's Big Mistake
 * 16) Don't Tell Spike
 * 17) Rarity's New Route
 * 18) Chickens to School
 * 19) Big Macintosh Takes Charge
 * 20) Spike and the Tuba
 * 21) Filthy Rich and the Wishing Tree
 * 22) Too Hot for Spike
 * 23) Cranky Gets a New Coat
 * 24) Spike to the Rescue
 * 25) As Good as Big Macintosh
 * 26) Halloween

Spike and the Firework Display
Narrator: "All the animals in Ponyville look forward to harvest festival time. But most of all, they look forward to Hoity Toity's harvest firework display.

Hoity Toity came to see Spike and Cranky."

Hoity Toity: "Cranky, you are to collect the fireworks from the depot."

Narrator: "Cranky was overjoyed. Spike wasn't happy at all."

Spike: "But I wanted to collect the fireworks."

Narrator: "Spike pouted."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Hoity Toity chose me because I'm as brown as a rocket, and twice as grand."

Narrator: "Cranky walked proudly across the countryside."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Brightest and best, brightest and best!"

Narrator: "He hummed happily to himself. He was having a wonderful day. Spike was still upset when he arrived at the yards."

Spike: "Bother Cranky!"

Narrator: "He grouched. And he biffed the changelings crossly around the yard.

When Cranky arrived at the depot, he was very excited. The wagons were all ready for him, filled safely to the top with fireworks. Cranky was hooked up with the precious cargo, and he walked away.

Spike arranged the last changeling crossly into place. The troublesome changelings were glad that job is finished."

Changelings: "Oh!"

Narrator: "Cranky happily walked along. He was thinking about the fireworks. He was imagining all the sparkles flash and the shooting stars when suddenly, there was a loud noise. And Cranky ground to a halt."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "I will have to go and call for help."

Narrator: "Said his driver.

Spike puffed back into the town hall as Big Macintosh was letting off his passengers. Children and grown-ups from all over Equestria had come to see the fireworks. Seeing the children cheered Spike up. But Hoity Toity looked concerned."

Hoity Toity: "Cranky has gotten hurt."

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "You must collect him, Spike, and bring him back, or the fireworks display will be cancelled."

Spike: "Oh, no!"

Narrator: "Cried Spike."

Spike: "Then all the children will be sad."

Narrator: "And he set off to collect Cranky.

Spike puffed across the countryside. Even with his flashlight on, Spike knew he had to be very careful.

Spike found Cranky injured on the path."

Spike: "Hello, busted body."

Narrator: "Teased Spike."

Spike: "You don't look very useful now."

Narrator: "Cranky was upset. But when Spike got behind Cranky, he couldn't see ahead."

Spike: "You will have to look out for me."

Narrator: "Said Spike. Cranky was cross."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "You said I wasn't useful."

Narrator: "He pouted."

Spike: "But if the fireworks don't get to the town hall,"

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Spike: "The display will be cancelled."

Narrator: "Cranky didn't want the children to be sad. So he agreed to look out for Spike and they set off together.

When the path were straight and clear, Cranky called out,"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Go faster, Spike!"

Narrator: "And Spike did. They were soon working happily together and making good time.

Hoity Toity checked his watch. There was still no sign of Spike or Cranky."

Hoity Toity: "It's very late."

Narrator: "He thought."

Hoity Toity: "It's almost the children's bedtime."

Narrator: "Even Big Mac was worried."

Hoity Toity: "I'll have to cancel the display."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity. So the disappointed children started to board the buffaloes.

At last, they could see the signal lights. The signal had turned red. Spike and Cranky stopped."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Why would the signal be red?"

Narrator: "Puzzled Cranky."

Spike: "Maybe a passenger line is coming through."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Big Mac must be taking the children back."

Narrator: "Cried Cranky. Spike and Cranky were very upset."

Spike and Cranky Doodle Donkey: "We're here!"

Narrator: "They cried. And whistled as loudly as they could, but no one could hear them.

The children were all on board. Big Mac was ready to depart.

Then, Spike had a bright idea."

Spike: "Send up a rocket."

Narrator: "He told his driver. So his driver carefully lit a rocket. He stood well back as it whooshed into the sky. The rocket bursts into stars."

Hoity Toity: "A sparkling dragon!"

Narrator: "Cried Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "It must be Spike and Cranky! Stop, Big Mac!"

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "The firework display is back on!"

Narrator: "The junction signal turned to green, and Spike and Cranky were soon on their way.

Cranky and Spike were soon at the town hall. The children cheered."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Good work, Spike!"

Narrator: "Cried Cranky happily."

Spike: "And good work, Cranky."

Narrator: "Agreed Spike."

Hoity Toity: "Good work, both of you."

Narrator: "Boomed Hoity Toity.

That night, Spike and Cranky watched the fireworks together."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I think we are both useful animals."

Narrator: "Said Cranky proudly."

Spike: "But we are most useful when we work together."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Pipsqueak's New Whistle
Narrator: "It was winter. A thick blanket of snow lay over Ponyville. All the animals were busy carrying passengers and goods from station to station.

Sometimes they need to warn people they are coming.

So animals blow their whistles. And creatures blow their air horns.

One day, Pipsqueak took some changelings to the smelters' yard. He whistled hello to Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. But Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon laughed."

Silver Spoon: "Call that a whistle?"

Narrator: "Mocked Silver Spoon."

Silver Spoon: "Just listen to this." (Blows air horn)

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon: "Creatures can do everything better than animals."

Narrator: "They sneered."

Pipsqueak: "My whistle's as good as your horns."

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak crossly."

Pipsqueak: "Just you wait and see."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak practiced loud whistling. He blew louder, and louder, and louder. At last, he was ready to surprise Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon.

Later, Pipsqueak went back to the quarry. He rolled up behind Diamond Tiara and Silver, took an extra big breath and blew as loudly as he could."

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were surprised."

Pipsqueak: "I told you my whistle is as good as your silly old horns!"

Narrator: "Laughed Pipsqueak.

Now that he had a super loud whistle, Pipsqueak couldn't wait to use it again.

When he saw Spike in the sidings, he took a big breath, and blew as loud as he could. Spike was cross."

Spike: "That wasn't funny!"

Narrator: "He sniffed. Pipsqueak didn't notice. He was too busy having fun.

Pipsqueak saw Angel the Rabbit. He took another big breath and blew. Angel skidded all over the road."

Angel: "Pipsqueak!"

Narrator: "He cried crossly."

Angel: "You nearly caused an accident!"

Narrator: "But Pipsqueak had already chuffed away.

That evening, Spike told Pipsqueak to stop surprising his friends."

Spike: "You made Angel skid across the road and my wagons got damaged."

Narrator: "Said Spike. Pipsqueak was sorry."

Pipsqueak: "I won't do it again."

Narrator: "He wailed."

Pipsqueak: "I promise."

Narrator: "But the next day, Pipsqueak was bringing the milk from the dairy."

Pipsqueak: "I wish I could have one more loud whistle."

Narrator: "He said to himself. He couldn't see any people or animals. But there was something else Pipsqueak couldn't see.

Gummy was taking food to the farm animals. With snow on the ground, they couldn't find any grass to eat. Pipsqueak took the biggest breath of all and blew.

Gummy was so surprised, his tail hit a pile of logs. A log fell and rolled down the hill. Snow stuck to the log. It turned into a snowball. The snowball got bigger and bigger.

Pipsqueak was enjoying himself until he saw the snowball."

Pipsqueak: "Oh, no!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Oh, no!"

(Snowball hits Pipsqueak)

Narrator: "Luckily, no one was hurt. But his driver was cross."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Now I will have to go for help."

Narrator: "He said. Pipsqueak waited in the cold. His head was freezing and his hooves were shivering.

At last Spike arrived with Hoity Toity. He was very cross indeed."

Hoity Toity: "Whistles are for safety."

Narrator: "He told Pipsqueak."

Hoity Toity: "Not for playing games! You must only use your whistle when the time is right."

Pipsqueak: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Shivered Pipsqueak, and he promised to use his whistle properly from now on.

The next day, Pipsqueak was a very quiet filly indeed. He didn't use his whistle once.

But as Pipsqueak came out of the tunnel, he gasped. A big snowdrift had slipped onto the path. Pipsqueak heard Spike. He was heading straight for the snowdrift!"

Pipsqueak: "If he did not stop in time, he would have an accident! I must warn him!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak.

Pipsqueak took the biggest breath he had ever taken, and he blew the loudest whistle he had ever blown."

Spike: "Something must be wrong!"

Narrator: "Cried Spike, and he stopped just in time."

Spike: "Fire and scales!"

Narrator: "He gasped."

Spike: "Thank you, Pipsqueak!"

Narrator: "That evening, Hoity Toity came to the library."

Hoity Toity: "Well done, Pipsqueak!"

Narrator: "He boomed."

Hoity Toity: "You blew your whistle at the right time and saved Spike from an accident. You are a really useful filly, and a safe one."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was so proud, his tail tingled.

Pipsqueak uses his whistle safely now, and all his friends are glad to see him."

Fish
Narrator: "Ponyville is a busy, bustling place. There is always lots for the animals to do.

One morning, Buster was pushing changelings at the library when Hoity Toity came to see him."

Hoity Toity: "The fishermen have caught their biggest catch ever. Spike, you must help Goldengrape take them to the docks."

Narrator: "Spike was fed up. He didn't like the smell of fish.

And when he got to the fishing village, there were lots of changelings, all with boxes stacked with fish. Spike had never seen so many fish!

Spike: "Phew!"

Narrator: "He puffed."

Spike: "What a horrible smell!"

Narrator: "Then, Goldengrape arrived. Goldengrape warned Spike that the route to the Ponyville Docks was bumpy."

Goldgengrape: "Only take five changelings at a time."

Narrator: "Said Goldengrape."

Goldengrape: "And go slow and steady."

Narrator: "Goldengrape carefully collected five changelings, and he puffed slowly out of the fishing village. Spike looked at all the changelings. He didn't want to go slow and steady, he wanted to get his smelly job over with.

So Spike lined up all the changelings into a long line, and he puffed out of the village. The changelings were heavy, and smelly, but Spike was pleased his job would soon be over. But then, the changelings decided to have some fun. The changelings wiggled and they giggled."

Changelings: (Laugh)

"They made Spike's journey very bumpy. Some of the fish were shaken loose."

Spike: "Yuck!"

Narrator: "Spike gasped."

Spike: "I wish I'd taken fewer changelings!"

Narrator: "Spike puffed hard. He pushed the long line of changelings up the hill. He started to puff down the other side. Spike wanted to go slowly, but the changelings wanted to go faster.

Changelings: "On! On! On!"

Narrator: "They cheered. Spike went faster and faster."

Spike: "Fire and scales!"

Narrator: "Spike cried.

Cheese Sandwich was at the bottom of the hill. He was waiting for a green light. He didn't know Spike was coming down the hill. Spike was out of control. Spike stopped as hard as he could, but the changelings and their crates of fish were too heavy."

(Crash!)

Spike: "Oops."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Sorry."

Narrator: "Cheese Sandwich was covered in fish."

Cheese Sandwich: "Never mind, Me Hearty."

Narrator: "Said Cheese Sandwich."

Cheese Sandwich: "The smell reminds me of the sea."

Narrator: "Spike's driver telephoned for help, and soon Caramel was clearing the road. Spike wondered what Hoity Toity would say. He found out soon enough.

Hoity Toity: "You have caused confusion and delay!"

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity sternly."

Hoity Toity: "You must learn to be more safe."

Spike: "Yes, sir. Sorry, sir."

Narrator: "Spike puffed sadly.

This time, Spike took only five changelings together. He took a deep breath, and chuffed away.

Spike puffed through the countryside."

Spike: "I will get to the docks on time!"

Narrator: "He cried. But the changelings were up to some of their old tricks."

Changelings: "Hold back!"

Narrator: "They giggled. But this time, there were only five changelings. Spike biffed and bashed and bumped them, and the changelings weren't troublesome anymore.

As soon as he delivered the first changelings, Spike went back to collect the next five. His tail smelled of kippers and his scales smelled of cod. But he was working so hard, he forgot all about the smell.

At last, he had just one more load to take.

But it was nearly time for the ship to leave. Spike raced as fast as he could. His feet ached, and his body was bashed, but he got to the docks just in time.

Spike was very happy to say good-bye to the fish.

Then, Hoity Toity came to see Spike.

Hoity Toity: "I know you don't like the smell of fish, but you have worked very hard."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity said."

Hoity Toity: "You really are a really useful dragon."

Narrator: "Spike was proud, but he still had the smell of fish in his skin, and he couldn't wait to be cleaned, so he puffed off to the showers.

Goldengrape and Cheese Sandwich were already there."

Goldengrape: "Getting clean is lovely."

Narrator: "Puffed Goldengrape."

Cheese Sandwich: "Best part of the day."

Narrator: "Said Cheese Sandwich."

Spike: "Especially when you smell of fish!"

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Rarity's Adventure
Narrator: "It was springtime in Ponyville. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. All the animals love this time of year. Rarity thought the town had never look beautiful.

But that night, there was a big and blustery storm. High winds swept across the town. Trees were blown down. A water tower fell over. And the roof blew right off Igneous Rock Pie's farm.

Rarity was very pleased to be safe and warm in her cozy house. She could hear the wind outside.

But the next morning, Rarity could not believe her eyes. The storm had made a terrible mess.

Igneous Rock Pie was looking at the damaged barn."

Igneous Rock Pie: "The baby calves will be cold at night. I miss fix the roof right away."

Narrator: "But Igneous Rock Pie didn't have any timber for the roof. So he telephoned Hoity Toity.

Hoity Toity came to see Rarity."

Hoity Toity: "The storm blew the roof off of Igneous Rock Pie's barn."

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "You must take him some timber so it can be fixed."

Rarity: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Said Rarity. Rarity steamed over to the timber yards.

She walked up to the timber wagons, and raced off to Igneous Rock Pie's as fast as she could.

But the storm had caused lots of damage to the roads. Workmen and animals were clearing branches and rocks from the roads. Rarity wanted to go quickly, but she couldn't go at all."

Rarity: "Bother!"

Narrator: "Said Rarity crossly. Gummy and the workmen were trying to move the tree, but moving it was taking a long time."

Rarity: "Hurry up!"

Narrator: "Rarity puffed impatiently."

Rarity: "You must work harder!"

Narrator: "And she blew her whistle. Gummy was working as fast as he could. At last, he pulled the tree off the track. But Rarity didn't say thank you to Trevor. All she said was..."

Rarity: "About time!"

Narrator: "Every time she came across workmen clearing the track, she blew her whistle and some dust. This made the workmen cross, but Rarity thought it made them work harder.

Then Rarity came across a fallen water tower. It had crashed onto her path."

Rarity: "Oh, no!"

Narrator: "She cried. Trixie was helping the workmen push the tower off the road. The tower was very heavy. Rarity decided to boss Trixie too."

Rarity: "Hurry up!"

Narrator: "She wheeshed, and blew her whistle as loud as she could."

Trixie: "Not if you ask like that!"

Narrator: "Sniffed Trixie crossly."

Rarity: "I've got an urgent delivery."

Narrator: "Said Rarity. But Trixie didn't listen. She simply went back to work. Rarity blew her whistle again. But the more she blew her whistle, the slower Trixie seemed to go. Rarity thought she would never get to Igneous Rock Pie's.

The skies were darkening, and the night was on its way.

Spike arrived bringing more supplies."

Spike: "Hello!"

Narrator: "Spike tooted. Rarity complained about Trixie."

Rarity: "She won't do one thing I'd tell her."

Spike: "That's because you're a big bossy head."

Narrator: "Laughed Spike."

Spike: "You should try asking nicely for a change."

Narrator: "Rarity didn't like being called a bossy head. And she didn't want to ask nicely. But it would be nighttime soon. And the baby calves still didn't have a roof over their heads. So Rarity took a deep breath."

Rarity: "I'm sorry I was rude, but can you help me get this timber to Igneous Rock Pie's? Please? It's to help the baby calves."

Narrator: "Trixie smiled."

Trixie: "Why certainly."

Narrator: "She puffed."

Trixie: "I'll get your path cleared in no time."

Narrator: "Rarity was surprised. Spike was right. Asking nicely was just like magic. Trixie pushed with all her puff. The tower was heavy. But with a mighty heave, the path was cleared."

Rarity: "Thank you!"

Narrator: "Cried Rarity, and she steamed on as fast as she could.

It was nearly bedtime. Rarity knew the baby calves will be getting cold. So whenever there was something on a path, she took a deep breath and said please and thank you.

At last, Rarity arrived at Igneous Rock Pie's. And the timber was quickly unloaded. The barn was soon repaired. And the baby calves snuggled down on their nice soft hay."

Igneous Rock Pie: "Thank you, Rarity."

Narrator: "Said Farmer McColl."

Igneous Rock Pie: "The calves will be nice and warm now."

Narrator: "Rarity was pleased she'd arrived on time. Asking nicely was all she had to do."

Spike Saves the Day
Narrator: "It was a glorious summer day in Ponyville. Braeburn was collecting milk from the dairy. Cranky was taking passengers to Ponyville Docks. And Spike was taking some workmen to work. They were building a new building. Every day, Spike had to take the workmen there and bring them home again."

Spike: "I can't wait for the grand opening!"

Narrator: "He told Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle excitedly."

Spike: "There's going to be flags and a big band."

Narrator: "On the way to the new building, there was a difficult bend in the path. Spike didn't like it at all. He was worried about the bend. But his good friends, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle, were there to help him."

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: "Slow down."

Narrator: "They sang out."

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: "Slow down and puff with care."

Narrator: "So Spike did slow down, and he puffed with care."

Spike: "Thank you."

Narrator: "Spike puffed to Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle."

Spike: "I couldn't have done it without you."

Narrator: "Spike arrived safely at the building. Hoity Toity was waiting for him."

Hoity Toity: "Today, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle are to go for their re-fit."

Narrator: "He told Spike."

Hoity Toity: "You must take them to the workshop straight away."

Spike: "But how will I take the workmen home?"

Narrator: "Asked Spike."

Hoity Toity: "You can use buffaloes instead."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Spike: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Said Spike. And he puffed away to the workshop.

Spike said goodbye to Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. He was sad."

Spike: "I don't know how I'll manage the difficult bend without you."

Narrator: "He told his friends.

The next day, Spike puffed to the yard.

He was still thinking about the difficult bend. Spike went too fast and gave the buffaloes a mighty biff. The buffaloes rolled along the path and bumped into Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Watch what you're doing!"

Narrator: "Cranky snorted."

Spike: "Sorry."

Narrator: "Spike puffed. Spike was missing Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. He would never have biffed into them.

Soon Spike was on his way to pick up the workers at the new building."

Spike: "Difficult bend, difficult bend."

Narrator: "He puffed nervously. The difficult bend came nearer and nearer. Spike was supposed to slow down, but he wanted to get past the bend quickly. So Spike went faster and faster. The buffaloes rattled and shook."

Spike: "Soon be over, soon be over."

Narrator: "Spike said to himself.

And soon it was!"

(Crash!)

Narrator: "Luckily, no one was hurt. But Spike felt sadder than ever.

Caramel arrived to clear up the mess. Caramel didn't like seeing Spike so unhappy."

Spike: "I can't go around the difficult bend."

Narrator: "Spike wheeshed sadly."

Spike: "I'm not a useful dragon without Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle."

Caramel: "You are a really useful dragon."

Narrator: "Said Caramel."

Caramel: "And a jolly good friend."

Narrator: "And he puffed away.

Spike trundled slowly back to the library. He was very sad. He wanted to be back with Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle.

Suddenly, Spike saw a line of changelings rushing towards him. They had come unhooked from Shining Armor."

Spike: "Fire and scales!"

Narrator: "Cried Spike."

Spike: The changelings are heading for the new building, and they're going too fast! I must warn the stationmaster!"

Narrator: "So he raced after them.

The changelings clattered along the path. Spike was determined to save the new building. So he dashed after the runaway changelings. Spike went faster and faster. He raced past the changelings, but he was nearly at the difficult bend.

Spike wanted to go fast, but he knew he couldn't."

Spike: "Slow down."

Narrator: "Said Spike to himself."

Spike: "Slow down and puff with care!"

Narrator: "Spike slowed down and puffed very carefully. He made it around the difficult bend, all by himself."

Spike: "I've done it!"

Narrator: "He tooted. But so did the runaway changelings.

Spike puffed as fast as he could. And he raced into the building just in time."

Spike: "Runaway changelings are coming!"

Narrator: "He cried."

Spike: "You must change the points!"

Narrator: "The signalman quickly changed the points. The troublesome changelings hurdled into a siding. They biffed and bashed the buffers! But the station was safe.

The next day, Spike was back with Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. They were going to the grand opening of the new building. They chugged along happily together. And when they came to a difficult bend, Spike slowed down and puffed with care. The difficult bend wasn't difficult anymore.

The grand opening was a great success and the new building looked wonderful.

Hoity Toity came to see Spike."

Hoity Toity: "You have saved my new station."

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "You are a very brave and useful dragon."

Spike: "Thank you, sir."

Narrator: "Said Spike. He was so proud, it made his scales glow."

Squeak, Rattle and Roll
Narrator: "Big Macintosh is big and red, and the fastest horse in all of Ponyville. He loves pulling the express buffaloes. Big Mac thinks it makes him the most important animal in the town.

One day, Big Mac was pulling the express out of Ponyville Docks, but Discord was on the same path."

Big Macintosh: "Out of my way!"

Narrator: "Sniffed Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "Express buffaloes coming through!"

Narrator: "Discord had to back off. This made him cross."

Discord: "You animals are old and clapped out!"

Narrator: "He sneered."

Discord: "When Hoity Toity realizes this, you'll all be scrapped."

Big Macintosh: "Scrapped?!"

Narrator: "Scoffed Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "Pah! I'm as fast as I ever was."

Narrator: "And he chuffed proudly out of the docks.

Big Macintosh was speeding through the beautiful countryside. He was having a wonderful day. But then he heard a horrible squeaking noise. Big Mac was upset. Squeaking could only mean one thing; something was wrong."

Big Macintosh: "What if Discord's right?"

Narrator: "He thought."

Big Macintosh: "What if Hoity Toity scraps me?"

Narrator: "Big Mac squeaked sadly up the hill. The hill was steep, and Big Mac had to slow down. The slower he went, the quieter the squeak became. Big Mac was delighted."

Big Macintosh: "Aha!"

Narrator: "He said."

Big Macintosh: "If I go slowly, no one will hear me squeak."

Narrator: "And he chuffed slowly back to Golden Oak Library.

That evening, Hoity Toity came to see Big Mac."

Hoity Toity: "Tomorrow is a very special day."

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "I am taking some village children on a boat trip. You, Big Mac, are to take us to Ponyville Docks. The boat leaves at 9:00, so you must not be late."

Narrator: "The next morning, Big Mac waited for everyone to go. Then he puffed slowly away, so no one would hear his squeak.

Once out of the library, he started to pick up speed. His legs pumped, and his tail swung, and he began to squeak again."

Big Macintosh: "Oh, my!"

Narrator: "Said Big Mac. Then he heard something even worse. It was a rattle."

Big Macintosh: "Oh, dear! Oh, dear!"

Narrator: "He cried."

Big Macintosh: "Discord was right! I'm falling apart! What will Hoity Toity say?"

Narrator: "So Big Mac slowed down.

Big Macintosh crawled slowly into the station to collect the children. Big Mac's heart sank. If he went slowly, the children would miss their boat trip. But if he went quickly, Hoity Toity would hear his squeak and his rattle. He'd know Big Mac was wearing out and send him to the scrapyard. With the children safely on board, Big Mac pulled slowly out of the station.

Big Mac chuffed slowly through the countryside. He thought things were going well. But Hoity Toity was very cross. He spoke sternly to Big Mac."

Hoity Toity: "Why are you fooling around, Big Mac?"

Narrator: "He boomed."

Hoity Toity: "You must go quickly, or the children will miss the boat. And that will never do!"

Big Macintosh: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Said Big Mac sadly."

Hoity Toity: "Remember,"

Narrator: "Added Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You are the fastest horse in the town!"

Narrator: "This made Big Mac feel proud."

Big Macintosh: "This might be my last trip."

Narrator: "He said."

Big Macintosh: "But I'll get the children to their boat on time."

Narrator: "His hooves ran faster. His body pumped harder."

Big Macintosh: "Must be on time, must be on time."

Narrator: "He puffed. Soon he began to squeak, and rattle too. And then he heard another noise; a knocking noise. But Big Mac didn't care. If this was his last trip, he was going to go as fast as he possibly could.

Big Mac squeaked and rattled and knocked all the way to Ponyville Docks. Cheese Sandwich and Filthy Rich were surprised. They had never heard a horse make such awful noises."

Discord: "Sounds like another animal ready for the scrapyard!"

Narrator: "Sneered Discord. But Big Mac didn't care about Discord. He had made good time, and the children would catch their boat."

Big Macintosh: "I made it!"

Narrator: "He cried proudly."

Children: "Thank you, Big Mac!"

Narrator: "Shouted the children happily."

Hoity Toity: "I knew you could do it!"

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "But why haven't you been to the hospital?"

Big Macintosh: "The hospital?"

Narrator: "Gasped Big Mac."

Hoity Toity: "You have been making lots of noises."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You need to have your body looked at."

Big Macintosh: "So you're not going to scrap me?"

Hoity Toity: "Scrap Big Mac?"

Narrator: "Boomed Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "The fastest horse in Ponyville? Who would pull the express buffaloes?"

Narrator: "Big Mac beamed with pride.

Big Mac spent the next day having his hooves polished and his legs well cleaned. At last, he didn't make any more funny noises.

Big Macintosh was as good as new, and he felt even better."

Spike, Rarity and the Snowboots
Narrator: "Winter was coming to Ponyville. The morning ground was covered in crisp white frost. Spike and Rarity were happily chuffing up and down the path. Spike was enjoying taking Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. He thought he was doing a grand job.

But Rarity had other ideas. She thought he could be doing an even grander job, so Rarity decided to help Spike by telling him what he was doing wrong.

When she saw him puffing down the branch path, she cried out."

Rarity: "Slow down! You're going too fast and bumping your passengers."

Narrator: "Later, Rarity saw Spike by a bridge. He had stopped to drink some water, and was talking to some children."

Rarity: "Stop talking to the children!"

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Rarity: "You are working, and they will make you late."

Spike: "I'm never late."

Narrator: "Said Spike huffily."

Rarity: "There's always a first time."

Narrator: "Said Rarity cheerfully, and she puffed away. Spike was cross. He loved talking to children, and thought Rarity was being a big bossy hoof. Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle agreed."

Spike: "I am never going to listen to Rarity ever, ever again."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "So there!"

Narrator: "The next morning, a sleepy Spike had to leave Golden Oak Library bright and early. He was to collect some wagons from the quarry, and take them to the docks.

Later that morning, Hoity Toity arrived with a new weather report."

Hoity Toity: "There is snow on the way. You must all have your snowboots fitted."

Rarity: "Excuse me, sir."

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Rarity: "But Spike has already left for the quarry."

Hoity Toity: "Then you must find Spike, and tell him Hoity Toity wants him to wear his snowboots."

Narrator: "So Rarity puffed away to get her snowboots on.

The workmen fixed Rarity's snowboots on in no time at all, and she set off to find Spike. Rarity was very happy. She was looking forward to telling him what to do.

Spike was drinking some water at Sugar Cube Corner. Rarity puffed up in front of him. She blew her whistle, but Spike didn't say hello."

Spike: "She just wants to boss me again."

Narrator: "Grouched Spike."

Rarity: "Spike!"

Narrator: "She called."

Rarity: "You must go and get your snowboots fitted."

Narrator: "Spike could hear what Rarity was saying, but pretended he couldn't. He thought he was being very clever. So Rarity shouted even louder again."

Rarity: "You must go and get your snowboots fitted!"

Narrator: "She cried."

Spike: "Bother snowboots!"

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "And bother Rarity! Anyway, the weather is perfectly fine."

Narrator: "And he puffed away as fast as he could."

Rarity: "Oh, Spike!"

Narrator: "Spike delivered the wagons to the quarry. Then set off to collect cream from the dairy. Everything was going well.

But soon the clear blue sky was eaten away by dark gray clouds."

Spike's Driver: "They look like snow clouds to me."

Narrator: "Said his driver. And he was right. Soon, big flakes of white snow began to fall. Then the snow gathered into drifts and covered the path."

Spike: "Fire and scales!"

Narrator: "Cried Spike, as his feet began to slip.

Snow fell all over the town. Rarity cut safely through the drifts with her snowboots."

Rarity: "Spike will be in trouble now."

Narrator: "Rarity was right. Spike was working harder and harder, but he had to go more and more slowly."

Spike's Driver: "We can't go on."

Narrator: "Said his driver. Spike pulled to a slow, sad stop by a signal box. And his driver went for help.

It snowed and snowed. Spike felt very cold and twice as miserable.

Then he heard the sound of a unicorn. Spike was delighted, until he saw who his rescuer was. It was Rarity."

Rarity: "I told you to get your snowboots! Now look what's happened."

Narrator: "Spike was still cross."

Spike: "You should say sorry for bossing me about!"

Rarity: "I am sorry!"

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Rarity: "Sorry you didn't listen to me!"

Narrator: "Rarity and Spike chuffed into Golden Oak Library. Hoity Toity was waiting. He did not look happy."

Hoity Toity: "Rarity, you must take Spike to get his snowboots on at once."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity sternly."

Hoity Toity: "Spike, you must learn to listen."

Narrator: "Spike felt bad. He didn't know it was Hoity Toity who wanted him to wear his snowboots. Rarity felt bad, too. She didn't like seeing Spike in trouble."

Rarity: "I'm sorry, sir."

Narrator: "She said."

Rarity: "I forgot to tell Spike it was your idea."

Hoity Toity: "You mean I have two animals that don't listen?"

Narrator: "Boomed Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "Well, I never! Rarity, you must take Spike to get his snowboots on at once."

Narrator: "Soon the work was finished, and Spike was wearing his snowboots."

Spike: "Thank you for owning up."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "You are a very good friend."

Rarity: "That's all right."

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Rarity: "You are a good friend, too. But next time, if you want to stay out of trouble, just do what I say."

Narrator: "Even Spike had to laugh."

Shining Armor the Great
Narrator: "Shining Armor likes the same colors as Spike, and the same foods as Cranky Doodle Donkey. He can pull buffaloes and push changelings. And he often works as a back unicorn. But Shining Armor is old, and not as strong as the other animals. So sometimes, Shining Armor feels left out.

The Duke and Duchess of Maretonia came to visit their new summer house. They came with their own private unicorn called Prince Blueblood. Prince Blueblood is big and white and very fast.

When Prince Blueblood pulled into the town hall, his driver had exciting news for him."


 * Prince Blueblood's Driver: "You have beaten Big Macintosh's record!"

Narrator: "He said."

Prince Blueblood: "Of course."

Narrator: "Boasted Prince Blueblood."

Prince Blueblood: "I'm faster and finer than all the animals in Ponyville put together."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity's animals were very cross."

Big Macintosh: "Prince Blueblood's just a big white show off!"

Narrator: "Sniffed Big Mac. And everyone agreed. Hoity Toity spoke to the animals."

Hoity Toity: "Prince Blueblood will take the Duke and Duchess to their summerhouse. Another animal will take their furniture."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity's animals saw the chance for a race."

Spike, Pipsqueak, Big Macintosh and Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Please, sir?"

Narrator: "Said Spike, Pipsqueak, Big Mac and Cranky all together."

Spike, Pipsqueak, Big Macintosh and Cranky Doodle Donkey: "May I go?"

Hoity Toity: "You all have other work to do."

Narrator: "Boomed Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "Shining Armor will take the furniture."

Narrator: "Cranky and Big Mac groaned."

Big Macintosh: "Fancy sending a back unicorn to do an express horse's job."

Narrator: "Sniffed Big Macintosh."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "He'll lose the race and let the whole town down!"

Narrator: "Said Cranky. Spike and Pipsqueak were cross. Shining Armor was their friend."

Spike: "Prince Blueblood has a bigger body."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "But that just means more hot air."

Pipsqueak: "An honest pony can beat a pouty unicorn any day!"

Narrator: "Added Pipsqueak. Shining Armor set off slow and steady."

Shining Armor: "Will do my best, will do my best."

Narrator: "He puffed. Prince Blueblood set off and quickly passed Shining Armor."

Prince Blueblood: "I won already!"

Narrator: "He boasted. And with a whoosh, he was gone.

Shining Armor came to the bottom of a steep hill. The freight was heavy, and he felt very tired. He huffed and he puffed and was soon at the top. He can see Prince Blueblood in the distance and chased him at once. Shining Armor race down the hill.

Prince Blueblood stopped at Dodge City. The Duke and Duchess wanted to buy some tea and cakes from Cherry Jubilee. Shining Armor teetered into view."

Prince Blueblood: "Hurry, old boy!"

Narrator: "Laughed Prince Blueblood."

Prince Blueblood: "Can't have you finishing too far behind me."

Narrator: "Shining Armor wished he could have rest too. But the stationmaster and the porters had heard about the race."

Stationmaster and Porter: "Hooray for Shining Armor!"

Narrator: "They cheered. Shining Armor picked up strength and proudly puffed pass Prince Blueblood.

But then, the Duke and Duchess finished their tea. And Prince Blueblood was off in a flash. He roared passed Shining Armor."

Prince Blueblood: "Fastest and best, fastest and best!"

Narrator: "He boasted. Shining Armor was nearly out of energy. The furniture felt heavier than ever.

Up ahead, Prince Blueblood had to stop. The Duke wanted to take some photographs of the countryside. The Duke set up his camera. Prince Blueblood closed his eyes."

Prince Blueblood: "Nothing to worry about it."

Narrator: "He said lazily.

Big Macintosh was returning to Ponyville Docks. He passed Prince Blueblood and knew Shining Armor must be losing the race."

Big Macintosh: "Shining Armor is a waste of strength."

Narrator: "He sniffed.

But when Big Mac passed Shining Armor and saw how hard he was trying, he felt bad about what he had said."

Big Macintosh: "Well done, Shining Armor!"

Narrator: "He called."

Big Macintosh: "You are a credit to Ponyville!"

Narrator: "Shining Armor was so happy, his body tingled. He found strength never knew he had.

The Duke and Duchess had finished taking photographs and were back on board."

Prince Blueblood's Driver: "Time to go!"

Narrator: "Said Prince Blueblood's driver, and rang the bell. But nothing happened. Prince Blueblood was dreaming of victory. He didn't hear the bell. And he didn't hear Shining Armor puffing pass him. Prince Blueblood's driver rang the bell again.

When Prince Blueblood finally opened his eyes, he could see Shining Armor heading towards the summerhouse."

Shining Armor: "Nearly there, nearly there."

Narrator: "He gasped. Prince Blueblood took off as fast as he could. But as he reached the siding, his driver ordered him to slow down."

Prince Blueblood's Driver: "This is an old path, and you are a heavy unicorn!"

Narrator: "He said."

Prince Blueblood's Driver: "You must go slowly!"

Narrator: "Prince Blueblood had no choice. He had to slow down. And he trundled slowly down the siding. With every step and every stump, he knew he had lost the race.

Shining Armor puffed towards the summerhouse."

Shining Armor: "I've won!"

Narrator: "He gasped."

Shining Armor: "I did it!"

Narrator: "Shining Armor felt like a really useful unicorn."

Shining Armor: "Hooray! I won!"

Narrator: "He cheered loudly. Shining Armor felt like the pride of the town of Ponyville, and he was right."

Spic and Span
Narrator: "It was a busy time in Ponyville. The Town Inspector was coming.

The signals were checked.

Platforms were scrubbed.

Everyone wanted the town to look its best.

At last, the big day was here."

Hoity Toity: "The Town Inspector arrives today."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity said."

Pipsqueak: "What's a Town In-spectacles?"

Narrator: "Pipsqueak asked."

Big Macintosh: "Town Inspector!"

Narrator: "Big Macintosh huffed."

Spike: "He comes to look at the town every year."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "He checks that everything is spic and span."

Hoity Toity: "And this year, he is to give a special prize to the best animal."

Narrator: "Added Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "So I want you all to look your best."

Spike: "A special prize!"

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Pipsqueak: "I wonder if we could win."

Narrator: "Asked Pipsqueak."

Big Macintosh: "Pah!"

Narrator: "Big Mac snorted."

Big Macintosh: "He's bound to give it to an express horse."

Rarity: "Or one with a big horn."

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I think he'll give it to a brown donkey."

Narrator: "Said Cranky proudly."

Spike: "Don't listen to them."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Spike: "A really useful animal can look as grand as any animal."

Narrator: "That afternoon, Spike and Pipsqueak arrived at the quarry. But as the stone was loaded onto the wagons, a big cloud of stone dust whooshed down and landed right on top of Spike."

Spike: "Yuck!"

Narrator: "Coughed Spike."

Pipsqueak: "Now you'll never win first prize."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak moaned."

Spike: "Don't worry, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Spike puffed."

Spike: "All I need is a good bath."

Narrator: "So Spike raced off.

But when he arrived at the spa, Rarity was already there, covered in soapsuds."

Spike: "Hurry up! I need to get clean for the inspection."

Rarity: "There's no need for you to get clean."

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Rarity: "I'm going to be the grandest animal there."

Spike: "I'll still win first prize!"

Narrator: "Spike huffed. And he steamed off to help Pipsqueak.

Spike and Pipsqueak puffed across the countryside.

But when Spike and Pipsqueak arrived at Ponyville Docks, they saw Hoity Toity. He was with the Town Inspector."

Spike: "Oh, no!"

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Spike: "The Town Inspector! But I'm still dirty!"

Narrator: "So Spike raced back to the spa.

When Spike got to the spa, Cranky was already there."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'm going to be the shiniest at the inspection!"

Narrator: "Cranky sniffed."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "There's no point in you even being there."

Narrator: "This made Spike cross. He wanted to win first prize more than ever, but Cranky's brown fur did look very shiny."

Spike: "I hope my purple skin can look as shiny as Cranky's."

Narrator: "Spike puffed to himself. And he hurried back to the docks.

Pipsqueak and Spike shunted the quarry wagons into place. When they had finished, Pipsqueak was dirty, and Spike was dirtier than ever. So they raced to the spa as fast as they could.

This time, Big Macintosh was there."

Big Macintosh: "All done!"

Narrator: "Big Mac puffed proudly. Spike thought Big Mac looked splendid. Then Cranky and Rarity pulled into the spa. They looked splendid, too. Rarity's horn looked shinier than ever, and Cranky's brown fur sparkled in the sun. Now Spike was worried."

Spike: "There's no point in going to the inspection."

Narrator: "Spike puffed sadly."

Pipsqueak: "Of course we can win!"

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "We just need a good clean."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak and Spike were covered in soapsuds. They were scoured and scrubbed, and brushed and buffed. Pipsqueak loved being washed, but now Spike was sad. He thought he would never look as grand as the other animals.

Cranky, Rarity and Big Mac were waiting for the Town Inspector."

Big Macintosh: "The sunlight here makes my mane sparkle!"

Narrator: "Big Mac puffed proudly."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "It makes my brown fur look shinier than ever!"

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "And my horn glimmer!"

Narrator: "Rarity added. The animals tried to find the sunniest spot in the coal yard. So Cranky backed up. Suddenly, he bumped into the wagon. The wagon rolled into a lever, then there was a whooshing sound."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Oh, no!"

Narrator: "Cranky puffed. Coal poured out everywhere! It poured onto the path, and all over Big Mac, Cranky and Rarity. They weren't gleaming and shiny anymore.

Hoity Toity and the Town Inspector arrived."

The Town Inspector: "These animals are filthy!"

Narrator: "The Town Inspector said crossly."

The Town Inspector: "I've never seen so much coal dust!"

Narrator: "Just then, Big Mac blew to clear his ears; coal dust shot into the air. It covered Hoity Toity and the Town Inspector."

Big Macintosh: "Sorry." (coughs)

Narrator: "Coughed Big Mac. At last, Spike and Pipsqueak arrived.

When the Town Inspector saw Spike and Pipsqueak, he was delighted."

The Town Inspector: "You two are just what animals should look like!"

Narrator: "He said.

Spike and Pipsqueak won first prize. The Town Inspector gave them each a special rosette. Spike and Pipsqueak beamed with pride."

Spike: "I'm glad you made me come to the inspection."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Pipsqueak: "It's just like you said."

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "A really useful animal can look as grand as any animal!"

Cranky Goes Too Far
Narrator: "It was a crisp cold winter day in Ponyville. Snow lay think on the ground. The animals were working extra hard. Cranky was pulling the slow goods load. He had stopped at a signal. Pipsqueak pulled up alongside carrying the mail."

Pipsqueak: "Hello, Cranky."

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak. Then the signal changed to green."

Pipsqueak: "Goodbye, Cranky."

Narrator: "Whistled Pipsqueak, and he was off in a flash."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I was here first."

Narrator: "Grumbled Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Why do I have to wait?"

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "The mail is more important than slow goods."

Narrator: "Said his driver.

Later, Cranky stopped for water. Spike was already in front of him."

Spike: "I have to go first."

Narrator: "Said Spike excitedly."

Spike: "I am a guaranteed connection."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Everyone has a more important job than me."

Narrator: "Grumbled Cranky."

Spike: "Nonsense."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Everyone knows you're a really useful donkey."

Narrator: "But Cranky wanted to be an important donkey too.

Later that day, Hoity Toity came to see Cranky."

Hoity Toity: "You must take coal to all the buildings in the town."

Narrator: "He boomed."

Hoity Toity: "If the fire's in the waiting room go out, the passengers will get cold and complained. It is a very important job."

Narrator: "He added."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "You can rely on me, sir."

Narrator: "Said Cranky proudly. Hoity Toity left. Cranky was excited."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "An important job!"

Narrator: "He said happily."

Big Macintosh: "Huh!"

Narrator: "Sniffed Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "It's only a lot of coal after all."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Nonsense!"

Narrator: "Snorted Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I am going to keep the passengers warm. What could be more important than that?"

Narrator: "And he wheeshed over to the water fountain.

But there was a line at the water fountain."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Come on!"

Narrator: "He said impatiently."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I have an important job to do!"

Spike: "Wait your turn, bossy head."

Narrator: "Said Spike. Cranky felt too important to wait, so he didn't.

Cranky rushed to the coaling station. He met Shining Armor waiting at a junction. Shining Armor was looking bothered. He had too many jobs and he was feeling puffed out."

Shining Armor: "Can you take these slate wagons to the quarry?"

Narrator: "Shining Armor asked."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Sorry Shining Armor, but I can't."

Narrator: "Puffed Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I've got the most important job in the town."

Narrator: "And he chuffed grandly away.

Cranky arrived at the coaling station. He buffered up to the coal wagons, and was on his way.

Cranky was looking forward to deliver his coal."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Now I'm useful and important!"

Narrator: "He chuffed happily.

Then, there was trouble. Cranky puffed harder and harder. He went faster and faster. And then he began to feel hotter and hotter."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I don't feel well."

Narrator: "Wailed Cranky. And he had to stop."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "Your body has run dry!"

Narrator: "His driver told him."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "We'll have to wait for help."

Narrator: "Just then, Shining Armor pulled up beside Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Please pushed me to the water fountain."

Narrator: "Pleaded Cranky."

Shining Armor: "I'm sorry."

Narrator: "Shining Armor puffed sadly."

Shining Armor: "You wouldn't take my wagons to the quarry, and now I'm running late with my passenger run."

Narrator: "And Shining Armor walked away.

Shining Armor stopped and told the signalman all about Cranky. The signalman telephoned for help. And soon, Cheese Sandwich was on his way. He pulled up alongside Cranky."

Cheese Sandwich: "Why didn't you fill up with water this morning, matey?"

Narrator: "Cranky told him about the water fountain."

Cheese Sandwich: "I heard you were too busy to help Shining Armor too."

Narrator: "Said Cheese Sandwich."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I was in a hurry."

Narrator: "Protested Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Mine is the most important job in the town!"

Cheese Sandwich: "No job is more important than helping another creature!"

Narrator: "Said Cheese Sandwich firmly. And deep down in his body, Cranky knew Cheese was right.

Thanks to Cheese Sandwich, Cranky's body was soon filled and he was well on his way. He knew he had to make up for lost time.

Then, Cranky saw Discord up ahead. He had gotten hurt and looked unhappy. Cranky wanted to tease him, but then he remembered what Cheese Sandwich had said."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "No job is more important then helping another creature."

Narrator: "He said to himself."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "And even Discord is a creature. Come on, Discord. I'll push you back to the sheds."

Narrator: "Pushing Discord and pulling wagons was hard work.

At last, Cranky got Discord to the repair yard. But he still had to deliver his coal.

The wind blew and it was getting cold by the minute. Cranky went all over the town delivering coal to the buildings. Everyone was pleased to see Cranky. Thanks to him, they will all kept toasty warm.

The next morning, Hoity Toity came to see Cranky. He knew all about him running out of water and is not helping with Shining Armor's wagons."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'm sorry, sir."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I put my own job first."

Hoity Toity: "But you did learned your lesson and you helped Discord."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity boomed cheerfully."

Hoity Toity: "And you delivered your coal on time. You, Cranky, are a really useful donkey."

Narrator: "Cranky nearly burst with pride."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Thank you, sir!"

Narrator: "He said. Being really useful was better than feeling important."

Spike Gets it Right
Narrator: "It had been a stormy night in Ponyville. Telegraph poles had blown down. Tiles had blown off the station roofs. And branches had fallen onto the lines. All over the town, the storm had made a terrible mess.

Hoity Toity came to the library."

Hoity Toity: "The storm has caused confusion and delay."

Narrator: "He boomed."

Hoity Toity: "So you must all be really useful animals."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'll be the most useful animal!"

Narrator: "Boasted Cranky."

Big Macintosh: "No, I will!"

Narrator: "Sniffed Big Macintosh."

Big Macintosh: "I'm the fastest. I'll do the most journeys."

Narrator: "Spike hoped he could finish his special delivery as quickly as possible. He wanted to be the most useful animal of all.

Soon, all the animals were walking away from the library.

Cranky went to the town hall to pick up the workmen.

Big Mac went to the goods yard to collect telegraph poles.

Braeburn trundled to collect new roof tiles.

And Spike went to the train station.

Igneous Rock Pie was waiting for Spike. Next to him were boxes and boxes of newly laid eggs."

Igneous Rock Pie: "These fresh eggs are needed across the town."

Narrator: "Said Igneous Rock Pie. The station staff quickly loaded Spike's wagons with the eggs, and the Spike was raring to go."

Igneous Rock Pie: "My eggs must be delivered safely."

Narrator: "Said Igneous Rock Pie."

Igneous Rock Pie: "So I am coming to make sure you go slowly and carefully."

Spike: "Slowly?"

Narrator: "Wheeshed Spike sadly. He wanted to finish his job quickly and make lots of journeys. Spike gave one sad whistle, and slowly pulled away.

Spike trundled on. He huffed and puffed as gently as he could.

Spike had to stop at a crossing. Big Mac raced by."

Big Macintosh: "Fastest and best!"

Narrator: "He chirruped. Big Mac looked very happy. Spike felt very sad.

Spike pulled into the general store. Cranky was waiting. He was carrying workmen. They were fixing the store roof. The staff unloading four boxes of eggs for the store."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "How many journeys have you done?"

Narrator: "Asked Cranky brightly."

Spike: "This is my first."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Ha!"

Narrator: "Huffed Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'm on my third. I'm as brown as a rocket and twice as fast!"

Narrator: "And he steamed quickly out of the station. Spike was upset. He wanted to go fast more than ever. Now the eggs were unloaded, and Spike chuffed slowly out of the station.

Spike puffed across the countryside, very, very slowly.

Then Spike saw Braeburn drinking some water in a siding. His wagons were full of roof tiles. Braeburn was having a wonderful day."

Braeburn: "I'm on my second journey!"

Narrator: "He whistled proudly. Spike was very sad. Braeburn rushed past him. It made Spike want to go faster than ever."

Spike: "Even Braeburn has made more journeys than me."

Narrator: "He moaned."

Spike: "It's not fair! I can be fast and careful."

Narrator: "So Spike started to speed up."

Spike: "Fast and careful, fast and careful."

Narrator: "He huffed happily. But Spike was going so fast, he wasn't being careful. Igneous Rock Pie was worried."

Igneous Rock Pie: "Slow down, Spike!"

Narrator: "He called."

Igneous Rock Pie: "You will break my eggs."

Narrator: "But Spike was going so quickly, he didn't hear Igneous Rock Pie. And he didn't slow down. He went even faster. The eggs started to bounce in their boxes.

Then Spike changed paths. It caused a big bump. The eggs were breaking!

Spike came to a junction. He had to slow down."

Igneous Rock Pie: "Stop, Spike!"

Narrator: "Cried Igneous Rock Pie."

Igneous Rock Pie: "You have broken my eggs!"

Narrator: "This time Spike did hear Igneous Rock Pie, and he stopped right away."

Spike: "Fire and scales!"

Narrator: "He cried. But Igneous Rock Pie was still cross. Spike felt bad."

Spike: "I'm sorry."

Narrator: "He whistled."

Spike: "I just wanted to be really useful."

Narrator: "Igneous Rock Pie checked his eggs. Luckily, only a few were broken. Now Spike knew he had to go slowly. So he pulled away as gently as he could.

Spike headed to Ponyville Docks. Suddenly he heard an impatient whistle. Cranky was behind him. He blew his whistle loudly. But Spike knew he couldn't speed up."

Spike: "Sometimes going slowly can be just as important as going fast."

Narrator: "Said Spike. And he puffed carefully on.

That evening, Hoity Toity came to the library. He looked very pleased."

Hoity Toity: "You have all worked hard and been really useful animals."

Narrator: "He said. The animals were very happy, except for Spike. He was thinking about the broken eggs."

Spike: "I only made one journey, sir."

Narrator: "He said sadly."

Spike: "And I broke Igneous Rock Pie's eggs."

Hoity Toity: "But most of the eggs were delivered safely."

Narrator: "Boomed Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "Igneous Rock Pie gave the broken ones to me. And I love having scrambled eggs for my breakfast. You, Spike,"

Narrator: "He added."

Hoity Toity: "Are a really useful dragon."

Narrator: "Spike just beamed."

You Can Do it, Braeburn!
Narrator: "Braeburn is an earth pony. He looks very different from the other stallions. He is yellow, and he wears a hat and vest. Braeburn is not as strong as the other animals, but he always tries his hardest.

One morning, Braeburn was delivering some wagons of milk. He puffed across the town and up Big Macintosh's Hill. Big Macintosh's Hill was very steep. Braeburn puffed hard. It was a long climb.

Just then, Big Mac arrived at the bottom of the hill. But today, the express was heavy. And Big Mac had to wait for Shining Armor to help."

Big Macintosh: "Bother!"

Narrator: "Huffed Big Mac.

Soon, Shining Armor puffed to the rescue. He walked up behind Big Mac. Shining Armor pushed and Big Mac pulled.

At last, the express buffaloes started to move.

Braeburn had finally reached the top of the hill when Big Mac puffed past."

Big Macintosh: "Slowpoke!"

Narrator: "Big Mac huffed."

Braeburn: "I'm trying my hardest."

Narrator: "Gasped Braeburn."

Big Macintosh: "Pah!"

Narrator: "Sniffed Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "You're not even a proper stallion!"

Narrator: "This made Braeburn feel very sad.

That night, Hoity Toity came to see Braeburn."

Hoity Toity: "Shining Armor is needed at the docks."

Narrator: "Sir Topham Hatt said."

Hoity Toity: "You are to work at the train station in his place."

Braeburn: "But I'll never be able to do Shining Armor's job."

Narrator: "Braeburn cried."

Braeburn: "He's a proper stallion."

Hoity Toity: "Nonsense!"

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You are one of my ponies, and you must be useful."

Narrator: "Braeburn was very worried. What if he wasn't useful?

The next morning, Braeburn puffed nervously out of the house."

Braeburn: "I hope no one needs pushing up Big Mac's Hill."

Narrator: "Puffed Braeburn. Braeburn wished he was a proper stallion.

At last, Braeburn arrived at the train station. There were lots of wagons, and they looked very heavy."

Braeburn: "I'll never be able to arrange all of those."

Narrator: "Braeburn puffed."

Spike: "You can do it, Braeburn!"

Narrator: "Called Spike. That made Braeburn feel much better. Then he started to arrange the wagons.

He arranged coal wagons for Filthy Rich, and slate wagons for Night Light. He even shunted fruit and vegetable wagons for Hondo Flanks."

Braeburn: "Maybe I can do it."

Narrator: "Braeburn chuffed. But then, Big Macintosh puffed past. He was pulling the express with lots of buffaloes. Braeburn watched as Big Mac puffed towards the hill.

Big Mac puffed with all his might. But once again, the express was too heavy. Big Mac was stuck."

Big Macintosh: "Bother!"

Narrator: "He huffed. Big Mac's driver called the yard manager. And the yard manager came to see Braeburn."

Yard Manager: "You need to push Big Mac to the top of the hill."

Narrator: "The yard manager said."

Braeburn: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Groaned Braeburn."

Braeburn: "But Big Mac looks much too heavy for me to push."

Narrator: "Braeburn puffed nervously."

Spike: "Don't worry."

Narrator: "Spike called."

Spike: "You can do it, Braeburn."

Braeburn: "I'll do my best."

Narrator: "He puffed. And he chuffed off to Big Mac's Hill.

When Big Mac heard that Braeburn was coming, he was very cross."

Big Macintosh: "Braeburn's only a little pony."

Narrator: "Big Mac huffed."

Big Macintosh: "He will never be able to push me up the hill!"

Narrator: "Braeburn walked up behind Big Mac. Then he pushed with all his might. Big Mac didn't move."

Big Macintosh: "Is that the best you can do?"

Narrator: "Big Mac snorted."

Big Macintosh: "They should have sent a proper stallion!"

Narrator: "Braeburn was about the give up. But then he remembered what Spike had said."

Braeburn: "I can do it, I can do it."

Narrator: "Braeburn panted. Braeburn pushed harder, and harder. Suddenly, Big Mac's hooves started to move. Braeburn kept pushing. His body roared, his hooves ached.

Big Mac moved slowly up the hill. When Pipsqueak saw Braeburn pushing, he whistled with excitement."

Pipsqueak: "You can do it, Toby! Go on!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak. Braeburn huffed and puffed and chuffed, but at last, he pushed Big Mac right to the top of the hill. Big Mac was impressed. Now his express would run on time. Braeburn was tired, but he was very proud."

Braeburn: "I did it!"

Narrator: "He puffed excitedly.

That night, Hoity Toity came to see Braeburn."

Hoity Toity: "Today, you were a very useful pony indeed."

Narrator: "He said."

Braeburn: "Thank you, sir."

Narrator: "Braeburn chuffed. And even though Braeburn was a little earth pony, he felt like a proper stallion after all."

Pipsqueak and the Magic Carpet
Narrator: "It was a windy day in Ponyville. Trees were blown, leaves were scattered and Hoity Toity's hair flew away! The animals were looking forward to the Annual Ponyville Flower Show.

At Golden Oak Library, Hoity Toity had news of an important special delivery."

Hoity Toity: "It must get to Sugar Cube Corner before the world famous opera singer, Sapphire Shores arrives."

Narrator: "He boomed. Sapphire Shores was coming to open the flower show. The animals were very excited. They all wanted to collect the special delivery. But Hoity Toity gave the job to Pipsqueak. Pipsqueak was delighted. But after Hoity Toity left, Big Macintosh and Cranky were sniffy."

Big Macintosh: "It can't be that special."

Narrator: "Boasted Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "Or Hoity Toity would have sent me."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Or me."

Narrator: "Added Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "A brown donkey would be just the thing."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak wondered what the special delivery could be. He raced out of Golden Oak Library as fast as he could.

Pipsqueak arrived at Ponyville Docks just as Gustave was unloaded his special delivery. Pipsqueak was disappointed to see it was a roll of carpet."

Pipsqueak: "What's so special about a carpet?"

Narrator: "He wheezed gloomily."

Cheese Sandwich: "Maybe it's a magic carpet, me hearty."

Narrator: "Said Cheese Sandwich."

Cheese Sandwich: "I've heard tales of carpets that can fly. Do you know any magic words?"

Narrator: "Said Cheese Sandwich."

Pipsqueak: "You mean like 'please'?"

Narrator: "Asked Pipsqueak hopefully."

Cheese Sandwich: "No, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Said Cheese Sandwich."

Cheese Sandwich: "Other magic words like 'hey, presto', 'hocus pocus' and 'abracadabra'."

Narrator: "Gustave had lowered the carpet onto Pipsqueak's flatbed."

Pipsqueak: "It doesn't look very magic."

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak sadly. But as Pipsqueak puffed away, the carpet unrolled, as if by magic.

Pipsqueak puffed as quickly as he could.

He had to stop at a junction. Big Mac was waiting there. When Big Mac saw what Pipsqueak's special delivery was, he sniffed louder than ever."

Big Macintosh: "A carpet?! No wonder Hoity Toity gave the job to a filly!"

Narrator: "Just then, the wind whistled and whirled, and the carpet flew into the air."

Pipsqueak: "Look!"

Narrator: "Pipsqueak cried."

Pipsqueak: "It is magic! It can fly!"

Big Macintosh: "That's not magic!"

Narrator: "Snorted Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "That's just the wind."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves passed by pulling a long line of changelings. And the carpet suddenly dropped onto one of his changelings."

Pipsqueak: "It is a magic carpet."

Narrator: "Wailed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "And it's going without me!"

Narrator: "Pipsqueak chased after Big Macintosh."

Pipsqueak: "Wait for me!"

Narrator: "He cried."

Pipsqueak: "Please, wait!"

Narrator: "But Chief Thunderhooves didn't hear Pipsqueak.

Chief Thunderhooves passed through the park. Cranky was taking on passengers."

Pipsqueak: "Help!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Chief Thunderhooves has got my magic carpet!"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "There's no such thing as a magic carpet!"

Narrator: "Huffed Cranky.

Just then, the carpet lifted off Chief Thunderhooves' changeling and glided onto Braeburn's back."

Pipsqueak: "See?"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "It is magic. It can fly!"

Narrator: "Pipsqueak raced after Braeburn.

Until finally, Braeburn pulled into Sweet Apple Acres. Pipsqueak pulled in as fast as he could."

Pipsqueak: "Wait!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak. And Braeburn didn't move, but the carpet did. It flew off Braeburn and landed on the path."

Pipsqueak: "Help!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "My magic carpet!"

Narrator: "Big Macintosh was even less impressed than before."

Big Macintosh: "Still trying to make your little job look important."

Narrator: "He grumbled. Then there was trouble. Spike was coming, and he was on the same path as the carpet. So Pipsqueak and Big Mac whistled as loud as they could, but Spike couldn't stop in time."

Pipsqueak: "I'll say a magic word."

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Hey, presto! Hocus pocus! Abracadabra!"

Narrator: "But the carpet didn't move."

Pipsqueak: "Please?"

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak hopefully. Suddenly, the wind whistled, and the carpet flapped. It lifted off the path and fluttered onto Pipsqueak's flatbed."

Big Macintosh: "It is magic!"

Narrator: "Gasped Big Mac."

Pipsqueak: "And I'm going to be late!"

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak. Pipsqueak's driver had tied the carpet down, and Pipsqueak raced off as fast as he could.

Pipsqueak puffed into Sugar Cube Corner. Hoity Toity was waiting for him. Pipsqueak told him about the magic carpet."

Pipsqueak: "It tried to get away."

Narrator: "He gasped."

Pipsqueak: "And cause confusion and delay."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity laughed."

Hoity Toity: "There's no such thing as a magic carpet."

Narrator: "He boomed."

Hoity Toity: "But you, Pipsqueak, are on time and a really useful filly."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak felt very proud.

Soon the carpet was unloaded, and put into place. Big Mac arrived with Sapphire Shores. And the flower show was an enormous success.

And even though Hoity Toity had said the carpet wasn't magic, Pipsqueak and Big Mac were not so sure."

Spike and the Circus
Narrator: "It was a glorious day in Ponyville. Villagers, children, even Sir Topham Hatt was excited. The circus was coming.

The animals were thrilled. They loved the circus, too. Pipsqueak loved the horses. Cranky loved the clowns. Children gathered on the bridges. They were waiting to see the circus pass by. Spike became more and more excited. Everyone wanted to collect the circus from Ponyville Docks.

Hoity Toity came to Golden Oak Library. He had exciting news for Spike."

Hoity Toity: "Spike, you are to collect the circus."

Narrator: "He boomed. Spike was very happy. Pulling the circus sounded like wonderful fun."

Hoity Toity: "But if there are too many wagons for you to pull,"

Narrator: "Added Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You must share the work with another animal."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak and Cranky were pleased. Maybe they'd get to help with the circus after all.

Spike puffed over to Ponyville Docks.

Spike walked into the docks. Gustave was unloading the circus. Spike was amazed. There were trailers and horse boxes, colorful costumes, wagons and flatbeds as far as the eye could see. Spike was so excited, his feet tingled. The acrobats and clowns gathered round Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle.

Spike buffered up to collect the fillies."

Cheese Sandwich: "Do you want a hoof there, matey?"

Narrator: "Said Cheese Sandwich cheerfully. Spike remembered what Hoity Toity had said about sharing the work. But the band started playing, and everybody was cheering. Spike thought this was the most wonderful special delivery ever. Even though the line was very heavy, he didn't want to share it."

Spike: "No, thank you, Cheese Sandwich."

Narrator: "He gasped."

Spike: "I can do it on my own."

Narrator: "And Spike took the biggest puff he could, and slowly pulled away.

Spike trundled through the countryside. His legs pumped, and his ankles rattled. But Spike didn't notice. He was having far too much fun.

Spike puffed toward the park. He had a wonderful surprise. Passengers and staff waved and cheered as he passed by. The band played on, and Spike whistled in time with the trumpet. Spike felt very special. Pulling the circus was lots of fun.

Spike stopped by a bridge. Pipsqueak was waiting there too. Children waved to Spike and the circus. Spike whistled. Pipsqueak wanted to join in."

Pipsqueak: "Is there anything I can take?"

Narrator: "Asked Pipsqueak hopefully. But Spike wanted to keep all the fun to himself."

Spike: "No, thank you."

Narrator: "He gasped."

Spike: "I can do it all on my own."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak watched Spike and the circus slowly chuff away. He felt very disappointed.

Spike puffed on. The load started to feel heavier and heavier. His ankles were rattling more than ever.

Spike stopped at a junction. Cranky was waiting in a siding. Cranky thought the band sounded very jolly."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "If you want to unhook some wagons,"

Narrator: "He said hopefully."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I could take them for you."

Spike: "No, thank you."

Narrator: "Gasped Spike."

Spike: "I can do it all on my own."

Narrator: "He didn't want to miss out on any of the fun.

Spike walked on, but every huff and every chuff got harder and harder. Spike passed through the next station, but he was almost out of breath. Spike wasn't having fun anymore.

Then there was trouble. With a horrible sound, Spike's ankle got twisted. Spike stopped with a jolt.

Suddenly, it was very quiet. Spike felt very sad. Spike's driver telephoned for help. Even the performers practicing in the field didn't make Spike feel better. Spike wished he had shared the heavy load.

Soon, Pipsqueak and Cranky arrived. Cranky brought some bandages, and Pipsqueak brought hay for the horses. But Spike still felt miserable."

Spike: "I wish I'd shared the work with you."

Narrator: "He said sadly."

Pipsqueak: "Don't worry."

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "We can all have fun now."

Narrator: "Said Cranky cheerfully. And he was right. While Spike's ankle was bangaged, they all enjoyed watching the circus performers practice.

Then Spike shared the wagons. Pipsqueak took the horses. Cranky took the performers. Then the band started playing."

Spike: "This is fun!"

Narrator: "Puffed Spike. All three animals cheered, and the long and jolly line set off.

Later, the friends watched as the big tent was put up."

Spike: "Thank you for helping me."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Spike: "Sharing your work makes things much easier, but sharing the fun is the best fun of all."

Narrator: "And everyone agreed."

Pipsqueak's Big Mistake
Narrator: "Pipsqueak is a little white filly who can push and pull. He pulls both passengers and freight. At the docks, and at the quarry. Pipsqueak's favorite job is carrying the mail. But sometimes Pipsqueak has so much to do, he ends up running late.

One evening, Pipsqueak arrived late at Ponyville Docks."

Dock Manager: "You're late again, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Said the dock manager."

Dock Manager: "I will have to speak to Hoity Toity."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was upset.

Pipsqueak returned to the library. The other animals were already asleep. Then Pipsqueak heard some voices on the other side of the library. It was Hoity Toity. And he was talking to Pipsqueak's driver. Pipsqueak tried not to listen, but he couldn't help himself."

Hoity Toity: "Pipsqueak has been late too often this week."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "He must go to the scrap yards tomorrow."

Pipsqueak: "Hoity Toity wants to scrap me!"

Narrator: "Gasped Pipsqueak. Pipsqueak worried all night long.

The next morning, the sun shone and the birds sang, but Pipsqueak was too upset to notice."

Pipsqueak: "Hoity Toity wants to scrap me!"

Narrator: "He cried."

Pipsqueak: "And all because I was late."

Spike: "Hoity Toity wouldn't scrap a really useful animal."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "And you, Pipsqueak, are a really useful pony."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak felt better, until he noticed the time."

Pipsqueak: "I'm going to be late!"

Narrator: "He cried. Pipsqueak wheeshed away. If he was on time, maybe Hoity Toity wouldn't send him to the scrap yards.

Pipsqueak's first job was collecting pipes from Ponyville Docks. But when he arrived, Gustave was still unloading."

Pipsqueak: "Hurry up, slow coach!"

Narrator: "Wheeshed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "I must be on time!"

Gustave Le Grand: "I'll take as long as I like!"

Narrator: "Said Gustave. And he went slower than ever.

The moment Gustave had finished, Pipsqueak took off. He hadn't waited for the pipes to be tied down.

Pipsqueak rounded a bend. The pipes slipped and fell all over the path, but Pipsqueak puffed on.

Pipsqueak thought he had delivered the pipes, so he chuffed away to his next job.

Pipsqueak was to take some tar wagons to workmen mending the roads."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Be careful."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Tar is sticky stuff."

Narrator: "But Pipsqueak wasn't being careful. He was going too fast.

Pipsqueak charged down Big Macintosh's Hill. He didn't see Big Mac and the express buffaloes until it was too late. The trailer past Big Mac, but the tar wagons didn't."

(Crash!)

"Luckily, no one was hurt, but Big Mac was very cross."

Big Macintosh: "Now look what you've done!"

Narrator: "He wheeshed."

Big Macintosh: "What will Hoity Toity say?"

Narrator: "Pipsqueak thought he know."

Pipsqueak: "Oh, no!"

Narrator: "He cried."

Pipsqueak: "I'm sure to be scrapped now!"

Narrator: "And so Pipsqueak decided to run away.

Caramel was clearing away the tar wagons when Hoity Toity arrived with Spike."

Hoity Toity: "Where is Pipsqueak?"

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "He has caused confusion and delay!"

Narrator: "Big Mac didn't know."

Big Macintosh: "He just left very quickly, sir."

Spike: "He heard you at the sheds, sir."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "He thought you were sending him to be scrapped."

Hoity Toity: "Hmmm, I think I need a word with Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You must all help me find him."

Narrator: "And so everyone looked for Pipsqueak. They searched high, and they searched low. They looked to and fro, but they couldn't see Pipsqueak anywhere."

Pipsqueak: "What's to become of me?"

Narrator: "Pipsqueak whispered, but there was no one around to hear. Pipsqueak looked very small and felt very lonely.

Spike and Hoity Toity were looking for Pipsqueak on Spike's route. Spike suddenly had an idea."

Spike: "I think I know where Pipsqueak is, sir."

Narrator: "And he puffed back to the library as fast as he could.

The sheds were very quiet as Spike rolled inside."

Hoity Toity: "Pipsqueak?"

Narrator: "Called Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "Are you there?"

Pipsqueak: "Please don't scrap me, sir."

Narrator: "He said."

Pipsqueak: "I didn't mean to be late or cause trouble."

Hoity Toity: "Scrap you?"

Narrator: "Boomed Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "Why, the very thought of it!"

Narrator: "And Hoity Toity told Pipsqueak what he had really said."

Hoity Toity: "I told your driver you had been working too hard, and that was why you were late. I had decided that after taking some scrap to the smelters, you were to carry the mail, all week!"

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was as happy as he had ever been."

Pipsqueak: "Do you really mean it, sir?"

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak proudly."

Pipsqueak: "The mail, for a whole week! Thank you, sir!"

Narrator: "Pipsqueak couldn't stop himself whistling for joy. Spike whistled too. It was good to have his friend back.

So Pipsqueak carried the mail all week. He wasn't late and he didn't make a mistake, not one. And Pipsqueak decided never to listen to silly stories ever again. Especially not ones made up by himself."

Don't Tell Spike
Narrator: "It was cold and snowy in Ponyville, but everyone was jolly. The Christmas holidays were coming. Spike loved this time of year. The stationmasters decorated the stations, and children were making snowmen. But there was one thing Spike didn't like about winter; there was always lots and lots of snow. It piled up very quickly and blocked the path. So Spike worked all day, keeping the paths open.

Thanks to Spike, everything ran on time. All the animals were very pleased. They wanted to thank Spike for all his hard work.

When all the paths were clear, Spike was looking forward to seeing his friends. He had missed them.

As he puffed towards the station, he saw Owlowiscious the Owl talking to Braeburn. They were planning a thank you surprise for Spike."

Spike: "Hello!"

Narrator: "He chuffed."

Owlowiscious: "Remember, Braeburn,"

Narrator: "Said Owlowiscious."

Owlowiscious: "Don't tell Spike about the surprise."

Narrator: "Then Owlowiscious buzzed away, and Braeburn puffed back to his yard. Spike felt left out. He liked surprises.

That afternoon, Spike was puffing along the main path. He saw Pipsqueak waiting in the station. Pipsqueak's wagons were loaded with brightly colored boxes."

Spike: "Are they part of the surprise?"

Narrator: "Spike asked. Pipsqueak was bursting to tell his friend about it. But he raced away so that he wouldn't spoil the surprise. Spike was cross.

Later, Spike had to stop at a signal. As he waited, Rarity arrived. Spike noticed something strange on Rarity's flatbed. It was long and pointy, but it was covered up."

Spike: "Is that part of the surprise?"

Narrator: "He asked."

Rarity: "That,"

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Rarity: "Is for me to know and you to find out."

Narrator: "And she puffed away."

Spike: "Bother!"

Narrator: "Wheeshed Spike."

Spike: "If they won't tell me,"

Narrator: "Spike huffed."

Spike: "I'll find out myself!"

Narrator: "Spike secretly followed Rarity. He puffed as quietly as he could, and he didn't follow too closely.

Suddenly, Rarity turned down one of the branch routes. Spike raced after her, but just as he got to the branch route, the signalman changed the points. Spike had to go straight ahead."

Spike: "Fire and scales!"

Narrator: "Cried Spike."

Spike: "How will I ever find out what the surprise is?"

Narrator: "That evening, the animals were very excited. They were all talking about Spike's surprise."

Shining Armor: "I can't wait."

Narrator: "Chuffed Shining Armor."

Pipsqueak: "He'll love it!"

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak. But then, Spike arrived."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Shh!"

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Filthy Rich: "Don't tell Spike!"

Narrator: "Said Filthy Rich. Spike felt more left out than ever. It wasn't fair. Everyone knew what the surprise was, except Spike."

Spike: "Hmph! If they won't tell me, I don't want to know!"

Narrator: "He huffed. Spike walked crossly away. He puffed as far as he could.

At last, it was time to show Spike the surprise. But no one knew where Spike had gone."

Shining Armor: "Please find him, Owlowiscious."

Narrator: "Shining Armor puffed."

Owlowiscious: "I'll do my best."

Narrator: "Said Owlowiscious, and he took to the air.

Spike was in a siding. He was cold and sad. Why was he the only one not to know what the surprise was? If only they would tell him. Then Spike heard a noise. It was coming from the sky. It was Owlowiscious the Owl!"

Owlowiscious: "There you are, old chap!"

Narrator: "He called."

Owlowiscious: "It's time for you to collect the children and to see the surprise."

Spike: "The children?"

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Owlowiscious: "Yes."

Narrator: "Said Owlowiscious."

Owlowiscious: "It's a special thank you for keeping the paths clear of snow."

Narrator: "Spike was delighted. Finally, he was going to find out what the surprise was."

Spike: "So I wasn't being left out."

Narrator: "Cried Spike."

Owlowiscious: "Of course not."

Narrator: "Said Owlowiscious."

Owlowiscious: "The children are waiting for you at Sugar Cube Corner."

Narrator: "Spike loved taking children, so he raced away.

Soon he arrived at Sugar Cube Corner. Spike collected the children. He puffed through the snowy countryside. The children were very excited. They all wanted to know what the surprise was. Spike turned down the branch route.

Soon, they arrived at a country village, and there was Spike's surprise. A huge Christmas tree was standing in the village square. Its lights shone and its baubles twinkled. And at the bottom of the tree were lots of presents. There was even some tinsel for Spike."

Spike: "It's the best surprise I've ever had!"

Narrator: "Spike puffed happily."

Rarity's New Route
Narrator: "It was summertime in Ponyville. All the animals were very busy. They carried freight and passengers up and down the paths.

Hoity Toity came to see Rarity."

Hoity Toity: "I am opening some new routes for the summer."

Narrator: "He announced."

Hoity Toity: "Rarity, you will take the Flour Mill Special."

Rarity: "Thank you, sir."

Narrator: "Said Rarity. She was pleased.

Rarity stopped to drink water on the way to the flour mill. But Cranky was already there."

Rarity: "Hoity Toity has given me the Flour Mill Special."

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "You're lucky."

Narrator: "Cranky huffed."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I have to do the Black Loch Run."

Rarity: "Why don't you like going to Black Loch?"

Narrator: "Asked Rarity."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "There are boulders all over the path."

Narrator: "He moaned."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "They bash your hooves and scratch your body. And there's the Black Loch Monster!"

Rarity: "What's the Black Loch Monster?"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Nobody knows."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Black figures move in the water and then they disappear."

Rarity: "Ooohhhhh!"

Narrator: "And Cranky puffed away. Rarity was pleased she didn't have to go to Black Loch.

At the flour mill, the flour had been given to changelings. Rarity was hooked up. Then she puffed across the countryside to the bakery.

But the changelings saw a chance for mischief."

Changelings: "Hold back, hold back!"

Narrator: "They screeched. Rarity pulled as hard as she could, but the changelings made her go very slowly.

Rarity was late delivering the flour, so there would be no fresh bread that day. Hoity Toity was cross."

Hoity Toity: "This means I would have any toast or muffins for breakfast. If you are late again, you will have to do the Black Loch Run instead of Cranky."

Narrator: "Rarity didn't want to have her buffers based by boulders. And she didn't want to see the Black Loch Monster."

Rarity: "I must get the flour to the bakery on time."

Narrator: "Rarity puffed.

The next morning, the changelings tricked her again."

Changelings: "Off we go, off we go!"

Narrator: "They chuckled. But they weren't hooked up properly."

Changelings: "Mustn't be late, mustn't be late."

Narrator: "So Rarity puffed quickly away. But only half the changelings went with her.

Rarity arrived at the bakery."

Stationmaster: "But you've only brought half the flour!"

Narrator: "The stationmaster cried. So Rarity had to go back for the rest of the changelings."

Rarity: "Oh no!"

Narrator: "Rarity cried."

Rarity: "I don't want to get the Black Loch Run."

Narrator: "When Rarity arrived at the mill, the changelings were more troublesome than ever."

Changelings: "Rarity the late unicorn, Rarity the late unicorn!"

Narrator: "They sang. This made Rarity very cross, and she biffed them, very hard."

Changelings: "Oh no!"

Narrator: "They cried. And they splashed into the duck pond."

(Crash!)

"Rarity was covered in a floury mess.

That evening, Hoity Toity came to see Rarity."

Hoity Toity: "Rarity, you have caused confusion and delay!"

Narrator: "Hoity Toity said."

Hoity Toity: "Now, you are to take over the Black Loch Run."

Narrator: "Rarity was very unhappy."

Spike: "Wait until you've tried it."

Narrator: "Spike puffed."

Spike: "The Black Loch Run might be nice."

Rarity: "I don't think so."

Narrator: "Rarity moaned."

Rarity: "Bashed buffers and a big monster. It sounds miserable to me."

Narrator: "The next morning, Rarity puffed sadly to the station. Lots of excited children and vacationers climbed on board."

Rarity: "They're all looking forward to their vacation."

Narrator: "She thought."

Rarity: "I mustn't let them down."

Narrator: "Soon, Rarity was walking up hills and through valleys."

Rarity: "I bet it won't last."

Narrator: "She said to herself.

Rarity reached the murky waters of Black Loch."

Rarity: "Ohhh. That's where the monster's supposed to be."

Narrator: "She puffed nervously. Then there was trouble. Rocks fell and blocked the line."

Rarity: "Oh no!"

Narrator: "Rarity had to wait for help."

Rarity: "I knew I wouldn't like this route!"

Narrator: "She huffed.

Suddenly, she saw something dark and mysterious moving in the water."

Rarity: "And now the monster's coming!"

Narrator: "Rarity gasped.

Rarity was scared. Her body quivered and her horn rattled. She wanted to race away."

Rarity: "I never want to see Black Loch again!"

Narrator: "She cried. But Rarity thought of the children with the rabbit behind her. She was determined to get them to their vacation, whatever it took.

At last, the water settled, and Rarity saw what the monster really was."

Rarity: "It's a family of seals!"

Narrator: "Rarity was delighted. The children were delighted, too.

Soon, the path was cleared. Rarity walked on through the countryside. The children would reach their vacation on time.

That evening, Spike and Rarity both stopped to watch the seals."

Rarity: "You were right."

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Rarity: "Black Loch is a nice route after all."

Chickens to School
Narrator: "It was a cool summer's night in Ponyville. All the animals were very busy, and there were lots of jobs to do.

Big Macintosh pulled the express buffaloes. And Pipsqueak took the mail. He delivered letters and parcels across the whole town.

Spike was delivering coal to the coaling plant. It was a very long journey, and a very heavy train. Spike worked all night puffing through the countryside.

At last, Spike had delivered all the coal. He was very tired."

Spike: "I'm puffed out."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "I wish I had some help delivering the coal."

Big Macintosh: "Pah!"

Narrator: "Huffed Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "A really useful animal doesn't need help."

Narrator: "Then, Hoity Toity arrived."

Hoity Toity: "I need an animal to run three special deliveries for me."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity said."

Spike: "I can do it."

Narrator: "Huffed Spike. He was tired, but he wanted to prove he was a really useful dragon."

Hoity Toity: "Very well, Spike. You must take some chickens to the market, sheep to the farm and the children to school."

Big Macintosh: "That's a very big job for a baby dragon."

Narrator: "Chuffed Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "You're bound to need some help."

Narrator: "This made Spike cross."

Spike: "Baby dragons don't need help!"

Narrator: "Snapped Spike."

Spike: "We're really useful!"

Narrator: "And he puffed away."

Spike: "Chickens to market, sheep to the farm and children to school."

Narrator: "Spike puffed. First, Spike collected the chickens.

Next, Spike puffed into the valley. All the sheep were waiting for him."

Spike: "Come on."

Narrator: Spike panted to the sheep."

Spike: "I'll take you to the farm."

Narrator: "Finally, Spike trundled into the station. He was very tired. The children's smiling faces made him feel happy. But his legs were aching. The children were all on board, and Spike puffed away.

Spike puffed up Big Macintosh's Hill. And through Filthy Rich's Tunnel. It was a very long way. His feet were pounding and his legs were aching, but Spike kept puffing."

Spike: "Chickens to market, sheep to the farm, children to school."

Narrator: "Spike panted. Spike was getting more and more tired. He started to get confused."

Spike: "Sheep to market, children to the farm, chickens to school."

Narrator: "Yawned Spike.

When Spike arrived at the market, he was very confusing indeed."

Spike: "Please unload the sheep."

Narrator: "Said Spike. He should have said chickens. But now, the sheep were unloaded. Then, Rarity arrived. Rarity could see that Spike was tired."

Rarity: "Would you like some help?"

Narrator: "Asked Rarity."

Spike: "No, thank you."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Spike: "Dragons don't need help."

Narrator: "But Spike did need help. He was worn out. At last, the sheep were unloaded. Spike puffed away."

Spike: "Sheep to market, children to the farm and chickens to school."

Narrator: "Yawned Spike sleepily.

When Spike got to the farm, he told the children that it was they're stop. So all the children got off at Igneous Rock Pie's. Spike was terribly tired.

Finally, Spike arrived at the school. Only the chickens were left. So the chickens were unloaded. And Spike puffed back to the library.

Hoity Toity was in his office. He was getting lots of phone calls.

The sheep had knocked over lots of market stalls. The children had seen all the farm animals and the classroom was full of chickens.

At last, Spike puffed into Golden Oak Library. He was looking forward to a nice long sleep. Then, Hoity Toity arrived."

Hoity Toity: "Spike, you have caused confusion and delay!"

Narrator: "He said. Hoity Toity told Spike what had happened. Spike was upset. He was very tired. And now he had to go and do all his jobs all over again."

Hoity Toity: "Don't worry."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity said."

Hoity Toity: "All you need is some help."

Spike: "Big Mac said a really useful animal never needs help."

Narrator: "Moaned Spike."

Shining Armor: "Ha!"

Narrator: "Laughed Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "I'm always helping Big Mac up the hill."

Narrator: "Big Mac was very embarrassed."

Hoity Toity: Pipsqueak and Shining Armor, you are to help Spike."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity said. So Spike puffed away with his friends.

Pipsqueak took the sheep from the market to the farm. Shining Armor took the chickens from the school to the market. And Spike collected the children."

Spike: "Sorry."

Narrator: "Spike puffed to the children."

Spike: "I didn't mean to take you to the wrong place."

Children: "We don't mind."

Narrator: "Said the children."

Children: "We had a grand day out seeing the animals and learning all about the farm."

Narrator: "And that night, when Spike finally went to sleep, he dreamt about sheep, and chickens, and children."

Big Macintosh Takes Charge
Narrator: "It was cold and snowy in Equestria. The village children had built a snow dragon. They were excited. The Christmas holidays were here. People were coming from far and wide to visit the land. This year there was even more snow than usual. It covered the land and blocked the paths. Angel the Rabbit couldn't take any passengers.

So Hoity Toity came to Golden Oak Library."

Hoity Toity: "Pipsqueak, you are to pull the passengers today."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity. Pipsqueak was worried. He usually took the mail, or arranged changelings. He hadn't pulled passengers for a long time."

Hoity Toity: "Big Macintosh will show you what to do."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity. And he left."

Big Macintosh: "I'm an express horse!"

Narrator: "Huffed Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "I shouldn't be slowed down by a small filly like Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Big Mac went with Pipsqueak to the depot. But when Pipsqueak backed up to collect his buffaloes, he bumped them very hard."

Big Macintosh: "No, no, no! You need to puff smoothly."

Narrator: "Big Mac huffed impatiently."

Big Macintosh: "Watch me! You'll soon learn how to pull passengers."

Narrator: "Big Mac backed smoothly up to his buffaloes, and buffered up to them gently."

Yard Manager: "Very smooth!"

Narrator: "Said the yard manager."

Yard Manager: "The best buffering I've ever seen."

Narrator: "Big Mac was so proud he thought his body would burst."

Big Macintosh: "Hmm. Maybe teaching Pipsqueak will be fun."

Narrator: "Big Mac said to himself."

Big Macintosh: "Then, he'll see I'm the biggest and the best."

Narrator: "Big Mac pulled into the town hall. He rolled smoothly to a stop."

Big Macintosh: "Perfect!"

Narrator: "Big Mac chuffed. Then Pipsqueak pulled into the town hall."

Pipsqueak: "Look at all those passengers!"

Narrator: "He gasped. He blew his whistle and kicked in the air."

Big Mac: "You're doing it all wrong!"

Narrator: "Huffed Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "Don't kick until your passengers are on board! Watch me!"

Narrator: "Big Mac waited. When all the passengers were on board, he kicked in the air. Big Mac was very proud. He liked showing Pipsqueak that he was the best. Big Mac was having lots of fun, but Pipsqueak wasn't. Pipsqueak was fed up.

Big Mac and Pipsqueak puffed across the town. Big Mac puffed through the snowy valley. Pipsqueak puffed under the icy bridge.

Later, Big Mac and Pipsqueak were at a station. Their passengers were all on board. Pipsqueak kicked in the air."

Big Macintosh: "You're learning a little bit."

Narrator: "Groaned Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "But you're still not doing it right. Watch me!"

Narrator: "Big Mac kicked and pulled out of the station."

Pipsqueak: "Big red show-off!"

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak. "But Big Mac wasn't listening. He was already puffing through the countryside."

Big Macintosh: "I'm so clever!"

Narrator: "Gordon chuffed."

Big Macintosh: "There must be someone else I can show."

Narrator: "And there was."

Big Macintosh: "Watch me!"

Narrator: "Big Mac chuffed as he raced past Cranky."

Big Macintosh: "I puff nice and smoothly!"

Narrator: "Then he raced past Braeburn."

Big Macintosh: "Watch me! I'm the fastest and the best!"

Narrator: "Big Macintosh puffed into the station. He was very excited. There were lots of people he could show off to."

Big Macintosh: "Watch how smoothly I can go!"

Narrator: "Big Mac was so busy showing off, he didn't see how icy the path was. Big Mac slid right through the station, and into a siding. Everyone watched as he puffed into a big pile of snow."

Big Macintosh: "Yuck!"

Narrator: "Coughed Big Mac. Luckily, no one was hurt.

Hoity Toity was very cross."

Hoity Toity: "I asked you to teach Percy."

Narrator: "He said sternly."

Hoity Toity: "Not show off all afternoon."

Big Macintosh: "Yes sir, sorry sir."

Narrator: "Big Mac puffed quietly. Just then, Pipsqueak puffed past. He pulled smoothly into the station. All of Pipsqueak's passengers arrived safely at the platform. Big Mac's passengers had to walk through the snow. Big Mac was very embarrassed. His face was as white as Angel the Rabbit.

But Shining Armor soon pulled him out of the snow drift.

Later that evening, it was time to go home. The passengers were all aboard Big Mac and Pipsqueak. Big Mac wanted to show Pipsqueak how smoothly he could puff, but then he remembered sliding into the snow drift. Big Mac didn't want to look silly again."

Big Macintosh: "Pipsqueak, you go first."

Narrator: "Big Mac puffed."

Big Macintosh: "Show me how smoothly you can go."

Narrator: "So Pipsqueak puffed smoothly out of the station, and Big Mac followed. Big Mac and Pipsqueak puffed through the snowy countryside. And Big Mac didn't show off once.

At last, Big Mac and Pipsqueak arrived at Golden Oak Library."

Pipsqueak: "Did you see how smoothly I puffed?"

Narrator: "Asked Pipsqueak."

Big Macintosh: "Yes."

Narrator: "Said Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "You have learned very well."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was proud."

Big Macintosh: "But then again,"

Narrator: "Big Mac added."

Big Macintosh: "I am a very good teacher."

Spike and the Tuba
Narrator: "It was a beautiful day in Ponyville. It was Princess Celestia's birthday. She was having a special party. There were cakes, and balloons, and even a merry-go-round, but most exciting of all was the brass band. It was coming from Canterlot to play at the party.

Hoity Toity came to Golden Oak Library."

Hoity Toity: "Spike, you are to collect the brass band."

Spike: "Thank you, sir."

Narrator: "Said Spike. Cranky and Big Macintosh were upset. They wanted to collect the brass band themselves.

Spike puffed happily across the town, and into the train station. The brass band gathered round Spike, and he raced away. But Spike was so excited, he pulled away too soon. The tuba player was left behind.

Spike walked to the park, and the brass band assembled on the grass. Suddenly, the bandleader cried out."

Bandleader: "Where's the tuba player?"

Narrator: "He wailed."

Bandleader: "We cannot play without him!"

Narrator: "No one knew where the tuba player was."

Spike: "I'm sorry, sir."

Narrator: "Gasped Spike."

Spike: "I must have left him behind."

Narrator: "Spike raced back to the train station, but the tuba player wasn't at the train station. He was waiting for Angel the Rabbit. Angel pulled up beside the tuba player."

Tuba Player: "Can you take me to the party?"

Narrator: "He asked."

Angel: "I'll take you as far as I can."

Narrator: "Said Angel.

Spike arrived at the train station, and couldn't see the tuba player anywhere."

Spike: "The tuba player is lost."

Narrator: "Moaned Spike."

Spike: "And it's all my fault!"

Narrator: "Spike raced from building to building."

Spike: "Must find him, must find him."

Narrator: "He puffed."

Spike: "Where could he be?"

Narrator: "Angel had dropped the tuba player off."

Angel: "Bye-bye!"

Narrator: "He called cheerfully."

Tuba Player: "Thank you."

Narrator: "Said the tuba player, and he waited for another ride. He didn't have to wait long. Trixie the Blue Unicorn walked up."

Trixie: "I can take you as far as the flour mill."

Narrator: "She boomed."

Tuba Player: "Thank you."

Narrator: "Said the tuba player. He climbed onto Trixie's back, and he practiced his tuba as they chuffed down the lane.

Spike puffed faster and faster. Wherever was the tuba player? Spike flew right across the level crossing. He didn't see Trixie waiting there or the tuba player on her back. And he didn't hear the tuba playing."

Spike: "Where could the tuba player be?"

Narrator: "Spike moaned.

Trixie took the tuba player all the way to the mill."

Trixie: "There you are, young man."

Narrator: "She puffed."

Trixie: Gummy will take you from here."

Narrator: "The tuba player thanked Trixie and walked up to Gummy. Gummy chugged slowly down the lane.

Spike kept on looking, but the town was very big, and the tuba player was very small.

Spike looked behind changelings, and called towards buffaloes. He raced along the main path, shouting all the way, but it didn't help. Where was the tuba player?

Spike raced into the yard. Pipsqueak was coming the other way."

Spike: "Whoa!"

Narrator: "Spike bumped straight into Pipsqueak, and the bunting flew up into the air. Pipsqueak's wagons came off the path, and so did Spike."

Pipsqueak: "You've split my bunting!"

Narrator: "Moaned Pipsqueak."

Spike: "I'll never find the tuba player now."

Narrator: "Groaned Spike.

Caramel arrived to put Spike back on the path."

Caramel: "How did you get into this mess?"

Narrator: "He boomed."

Spike: "I was looking for the tuba player."

Narrator: "Moaned Spike."

Caramel: "Look and listen."

Narrator: "Caramel said thoughtfully."

Caramel: "If he's a tuba player, he might be playing his tuba."

Narrator: "So Spike took his time, and he listened very carefully. Then he heard it; the sound of a tuba playing in the distance.

Gummy was chugging happily down the lane. He was enjoying the tuba player's music. Spike pulled up. He was pleased to see the tuba player."

Spike: "I've been looking for you everywhere."

Narrator: "He puffed. With the tuba player safely with him, Spike hurried off to the park as fast as he could.

Spike arrived at the party just in time.

The band played beautifully. Princess Celestia was very happy. It was the best birthday party ever."

Filthy Rich and the Wishing Tree
Narrator: "It was summertime in Ponyville.

Big Macintosh pulled the express buffaloes. It was very busy, but Big Mac loved the hustle and bustle.

Filthy Rich hauled wagons in the forest. He loved the peace and quiet. But he didn't see many people. Sometimes working in the forest can be very lonely.

Later, Filthy Rich pulled into the town hall. He was delighted to see all his passengers. But Big Mac was not delighted to see Filthy Rich."

Big Macintosh: "Keep your smelly freight away from my passengers!"

Narrator: "Grumbled Big Mac."

Filthy Rich: "But it's only logs."

Narrator: "Chuffed Filthy Rich."

Big Macintosh: "Passengers and freight do not mix!"

Narrator: "Huffed Big Mac, and he walked away. Filthy Rich watched the express leave the building."

Filthy Rich: "I'd like to pull passengers."

Narrator: "Sighed Filthy Rich."

Filthy Rich: "Just for a change."

Narrator: "Filthy Rich stopped at the water fountain on the edge of the forest. Children were standing by one of the trees."

Filthy Rich: "What are those children doing?"

Narrator: "Filthy Rich asked Spike."

Spike: "That's the old Everfree Wishing Tree."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "They must be making a wish."

Filthy Rich: "A wishing tree?"

Narrator: "Gasped Filthy Rich."

Filthy Rich: "How wonderful! Do you think it could make my wish come true?"

Narrator: "Asked Filthy Rich."

Spike: "It might."

Narrator: "Said Spike, and he puffed away. Filthy Rich rolled up to the wishing tree. He took a deep breath, and made a wish as hard as he could."

Filthy Rich: "I wish... I wish I could pull the express instead of Big Mac."

Narrator: "He said.

That evening, Hoity Toity came to see Filthy Rich."

Hoity Toity: "Tomorrow, you will pull the express."

Narrator: "He said."

Filthy Rich: "Thank you, sir!"

Narrator: "Said Filthy Rich happily. His wish had come true.

The next morning, Filthy Rich chuffed cheerfully into the town hall. When his passengers were on board, Filthy Rich whistled, and pulled out of the building. But Filthy Rich puffed to quickly."

Filthy Rich's Driver: "Go gently!"

Narrator: "Called his driver."

Filthy Rich's Driver: "You can bump freight, but you can't bump passengers."

Filthy Rich: "Sorry!"

Narrator: "Puffed Filthy Rich.

Filthy Rich puffed proudly through the countryside."

Filthy Rich: "Pulling passengers is a grand job!"

Narrator: "He said.

Big Macintosh was in the hospital. His back was being bandaged. But Big Mac felt lonely. He was missing his passengers.

The passengers were missing Big Macintosh too. They were having the bounciest, bumpiest ride they had ever had.

When Filthy Rich got back to the library, Hoity Toity was waiting for him."

Hoity Toity: "They have been complaints."

Narrator: "He said sternly."

Hoity Toity: "Passengers are not like logs. You must be gentle."

Filthy Rich: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Said Filthy Rich sadly. Being gentle was very difficult. Then Filthy Rich saw Big Mac. He was looking miserable."

Filthy Rich: "My wish has made Big Mac go to the hospital!"

Narrator: "Gasped Filthy Rich. This made Filthy Rich feel very bad.

The next day, Filthy Rich had to collect the dining trailer. He tried his best to be gentle. But he shunted the dining trailer so hard, everything flew into the air. They were more complaints than ever. Filthy Rich didn't want to pull passengers anymore. He wanted to wish everything back to normal.

But when he arrived at the forest, Filthy Rich couldn't remember which tree was the wishing tree."

Filthy Rich: "Oh, no!"

Narrator: "Cried Filthy Rich."

Filthy Rich: "Which one could it be?"

Narrator: "Filthy Rich didn't know. So he decided to wish on all the trees."

Filthy Rich: "I wish I could pull freight again."

Narrator: "He puffed. Then he moved to the next tree, and he wished again."

Filthy Rich: "I wish I could pull freight again."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity arrived with Spike."

Hoity Toity: "What are you doing, Filthy Rich?"

Narrator: "Asked Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You are causing confusion and delay!"

Narrator: "Filthy Rich told him all about the wishing tree."

Hoity Toity: "Wishing trees don't run towns!"

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "That's my job! Big Mac just needed some healing, he'll be back tomorrow."

Narrator: "Filthy Rich was delighted.

The next day, Big Macintosh came back to work. He looked as good as new. The passengers were so pleased to see him. They cheered, and cheered, and cheered. Big Mac beamed happily for the rest of the day.

Filthy Rich was happy to be back in the peace and quiet of the forest. At the end of the day, he stopped near the wishing tree. And even Hoity Toity had told him trees don't run towns, Filthy Rich wished he would never have to pull passengers ever, ever again, just in case."

Too Hot for Spike
Narrator: "It was a baking hot summer in Ponyville. The sun was shining brightly. Cranky and Braeburn were taking children to the seaside. It was a wonderful job. All the animals liked seeing the children's happy faces, and they loved hearing them cheer when they saw the sea.

Spike wished he was taking children to the seaside. But Spike was taking a big tank of raspberry syrup to the ice cream factory.

Down on the beach, it was very hot, and the ice cream lady had run out of ice cream.

So when Spike arrived at the ice cream factory, the factory manager was waiting for him."

Factory Manager: "We have to make lots more ice cream."

Narrator: "He cried."

Factory Manager: "You must go and get the cream, the chocolate and the strawberries."

Narrator: "Spike was disappointed. He had lots to collect, and he wanted to take children to the seaside."

Spike's Driver: "If we get everything in time,"

Narrator: "Said Spike's driver."

Spike's Driver: "Then we can still take some children."

Narrator: "So Spike rushed to the dairy. He collected the cream, and he puffed away quickly.

Next, Spike had to collect some strawberries. So he raced through the countryside to Igneous Rock Pie's.

Then Spike had to stop for Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Out of the way!"

Narrator: "Snorted Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Passenger buffaloes coming through!"

Narrator: "Cranky's buffaloes had lots of laughing children. They were going to the seaside."

Spike: "Why does Cranky get to take the children?"

Narrator: "Moaned Spike. At last the crossing was clear, and Spike puffed away."

Spike: "If I'm quick, I can still take some of the children."

Narrator: "He puffed. So Spike raced as fast as he could.

Soon, Spike arrived at Igneous Rock Pie's."

Spike: "Please be quick."

Narrator: "Spike panted. The farm workers loaded his wagon. Before long, it was filled with plump, ripe strawberries."

Spike: "Thank you."

Narrator: "Spike chuffed, and he raced away.

Next, he had to go to the chocolate factory. Spike hurried through the baking sun."

Spike: "I've still got time to take some children to the seaside."

Narrator: "He panted. Spike puffed faster and faster. His feet ran, and his legs pumped. But he puffed so fast, the signalman didn't change the points in time.

Spike raced down the wrong path."

Spike: "Bother!"

Narrator: "Cried Spike. Spike had to reverse slowly and carefully back to the points. Then he had to wait while Braeburn went past. Braeburn was taking more children to the seaside. They were having a wonderful time."

Spike: "Everyone gets to take the children except me!"

Narrator: "Moaned Spike. At last the signalman changed the points. Spike reversed back onto the path. And soon, he was on his way once again.

When Spike arrived at the chocolate factory, it was getting late."

Spike: "Hurry up."

Narrator: "Cried Spike."

Spike: "If I'm quick, I might still get to take some children."

Narrator: "The workmen loaded Spike's wagon as fast as they could. It was soon filled with heaps of chocolatey cocoa powder. Spike was ready to go. But the shunters hadn't released the brakes on the wagons. Spike pulled as hard as he could, but the wagons wouldn't move."

Spike: "I have to hurry!"

Narrator: "Puffed Spike. He heaved, he huffed and he puffed, and he heaved so hard, the coupling broke! Spike shot forward! Cocoa powder flew everywhere!"

Spike: "Now I'll never get to take the children."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike.

After a long time, Spike's wagons were ready. The yard manager had release the brakes, and Spike chuffed carefully out of the yard.

Finally the path turned left pass the old church.

Spike arrived at the ice cream factory. He thought his job was nearly done, but he was wrong. The factory manager was waiting for him."

Factory Manager: "The ice cream will soon be ready."

Narrator: "He said."

Factory Manager: "You must take it to the seaside for me."

Narrator: "Spike was very disappointed. He wished he could take children to the seaside instead. He wanted to hear them cheer when they saw the sea.

Spike puffed along the coast to the seaside."

Spike: "I wish I was taking the children."

Narrator: "Sighed Spike.

Pipsqueak was waiting at the seaside station, and so were lots of children. They all cheered as Spike pulled into the station. Spike was surprised."

Spike: "Why are the children cheering?"

Narrator: "Puffed Thomas."

Pipsqueak: "They're cheering for you."

Narrator: "Laughed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "They've been waiting for the ice cream."

Narrator: "The children were delighted to see Spike, and delighted to eat the ice cream. Spike loved seeing the children laugh and cheer. Hoity Toity was waiting with the children."

Hoity Toity: "Today you have worked extra hard."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You are a really useful dragon."

Spike: "Delivering ice cream is a fun job after all!"

Narrator: "Puffed Spike. He was very happy."

Cranky Gets a New Coat
Narrator: "All of Hoity Toity's animals like to look clean, bright and shiny. They love being washed down and having their body polished until it gleams.

Cranky was in the workshop being given some new fur. He was beside himself with joy. Cranky thought being given new fur meant he was special. The workmen polished for hour upon hour.

Then, with new fur shining, wig twinkling and blacking black, Cranky returned to the library."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Look! Aren't I a beautiful brown?"

Narrator: "He asked the others."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "No wonder Hoity Toity thinks I'm special."

Narrator: "But Pipsqueak was worried. He wasn't being given new fur. And he wasn't all brown."

Pipsqueak: "Does this mean Hoity Toity doesn't think I'm special?"

Narrator: "He asked."

Spike: "Looking splendid is not the same as being really useful."

Narrator: "Said Spike firmly."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "But best of all is being really useful and looking splendid, like me."

Narrator: "Said Cranky cheerfully. Before Spike could say anything else, Cranky closed his eyes and fell happily asleep.

The next morning, all the animals were very busy. Pipsqueak was working at the coal plant. Spike and Rarity were taking passengers up and down the the branch route. Big Macintosh was pulling the express.

Hoity Toity came to see Cranky. He told him to join Pipsqueak at the coal plant at once."

Hoity Toity: "The coal changelings must reach Ponyville Docks before the boat sails. So no dillydallying."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Said Cranky. And he set off at once.

But Cranky didn't go straight to the coal plant. He decided to go by the canal instead. Then he could see himself in the water for yard after yard after yard."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Magnificent!"

Narrator: "He puffed. Cranky had forgotten what Hoity Toity had said.

At the coal yard, Pipsqueak was working as hard has he could. But he was falling behind. The line of changelings was getting longer and longer, and the yard manager was getting crosser and crosser. Where could Cranky be?

Cranky was still enjoying himself. But there was no one around the share his fun, so he headed for the train station.

But as Cranky arrived at the station, Big Mac and the express buffaloes were leaving. The passengers had gone."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Bother!"

Narrator: "Said Cranky. He was disappointed. And he left the station.

Cranky headed straight for the branch route. Cranky say Spike."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Look at me!"

Narrator: "He puffed."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Don't I look fine?"

Spike: "You should be at work."

Narrator: "Called Spike. But Cranky didn't listen to Spike.

Cranky was enjoying being Cranky.

But Pipsqueak wasn't enjoying being Pipsqueak. He was trying his hardest, but the changelings were being very naughty."

Changelings: (Laugh)

Narrator: "Poor Pipsqueak was almost worn out."

Yard Manager: "What will happen to the order now?"

Narrator: "Cried the yard manager.

When Cranky rolled into the coal plant, it was late in the afternoon. Pipsqueak was cross. So was the yard manager."

Yard Manager: "Too make up for lost time,"

Narrator: "He said."

Yard Manager: "You must take an extra long line of changelings to the docks."

Narrator: "Cranky was delighted. The docks were always bustling with animals and people."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "It's the place to be seen."

Narrator: "He said."

Pipsqueak: "The changelings are being very naughty."

Narrator: "Warned Pipsqueak, but Cranky still wasn't listening.

Cranky puffed along, looking forward to being seen, but the changelings were naughtier than ever. They rocked and rolled and crashed and bashed. Cranky's face was soon covered in soot.

Going downhill, the changelings wiggled and giggled. Cranky had to stop with a jolt. Coal tumbled from the changelings, landing on Cranky. Cranky was cross and biffed the changelings as hard as he could. More coal flew out!

Now Cranky didn't want to be seen. He was as dirty as he had ever been. But on his way to the docks, he kept passing his friends. He passed Rarity,

and Shining Armor,

and Spike. Spike thought the only red thing on Cranky was his face.

Cranky trundled into the docks. He hoped no one would see him. But Big Mac was at the docks with the express buffaloes. He could not believe his eyes. He thought Cranky was the grubbiest, grimiest, dustiest, dirtiest donkey he had ever seen.

Pipsqueak arrived safely with the last of the changelings."

Pipsqueak: "I like your new fur."

Narrator: "He puffed cheekily."

Pipsqueak: "He do look splendid."

Narrator: "Cranky knew he should have listened. He didn't feel splendid anymore. But for the first time all day, Cranky could hear clearly. He could hear the sound of the changelings giggling at him. And, despite feeling foolish, even Cranky had to smile."

Spike to the Rescue
Narrator: "It was busy, bustling day in Ponyville. All over the town, animals were happily working together.

Hoity Toity came to see Spike."

Hoity Toity: "The Quarry has an important order to fill."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "I need an animal that is both useful and reliable."

Spike: "I won't let you down, Sir!"

Narrator: "Whistled Spike proudly."

But when Spike arrived at the quarry, he had a nasty surprise.

Discord: "Oh, it's you."

Narrator: "Oiled Discord."

Discord: "What are you doing here?"

Spike: "I'm here to help Twilight Sparkle."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike proudly."

Discord: "Dragons can't help, not like a draconequus!"

Narrator: "He sniffed."

Spike: "That's not true!

Narrator: "Said Spike crossly, and he began working at once.

But Discord was soon up to his old tricks. First, he pushed Spike under the hopper."

Spike: "Fire and scales!"

Narrator: "Spluttered Spike. Then, when Spike sighed, Discord sniffed loudly."

Discord: "What's that horrible smell?"

Narrator: "He cried."

Discord: "Oh, it's just a stinky old dragon."

Spike: "How rude!"

Narrator: "Exclaimed Spike."

Discord: "No wonder Hoity Toity is thinking of killing dragons."

Spike: "I don't believe you!"

Narrator: "Puffed Spike, but he was upset.

That night, Spike stayed at the quarry, but he couldn't sleep."

Spike: "What if Discord is right?"

Narrator: "Spike said sadly."

Spike: "What if Hoity Toity kills all of us?"

Narrator: "Spike was worried.

The next day, Cheese Sandwich arrived."

Cheese Sandwich: "Ahoy there, me hearties! Fresh Elixir from Appleloosa!"

Narrator: "After he drank the elixir, Discord started to go faster and faster."

Discord: "Ha ha!"

Narrator: "He chuckled."

Discord: "This new elixir makes my feet tingle!"

Spike: "Gems don't make my feet tingle."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "I wish I could have fresh elixir."

Narrator: "Even Twilight was excited by the new elixir."

Twilight Sparkle: "Oh, my!"

Narrator: "She said.

Spike was feeling left out.

Soon, Discord was showing off."

Discord: "I'm the fastest creature in the world!"

Narrator: "He boasted."

Discord: "Look at me go!"

Narrator: "Suddenly, Discord coughed, then he started to splutter. Black, smelly smoke billowed from him."

Discord: "I feel sick!"

Narrator: "Wailed Discord. Twilight started billowing smoke, too."

Twilight Sparkle: "So do I!"

Narrator: "She groaned. The quarry manager was upset."

Quarry Manager: "It's the new elixir!"

Narrator: "He cried."

Quarry Manager: "Water must have leaked into the tanks!"

Narrator: "Soon, all the other ponies got sick. Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, and even Cheese Sandwich had ground to a halt.

So Hoity Toity called the quarry manager, and the quarry manager came to see Spike."

Quarry Manager: "You are to collect fresh elixir from Sugar Cube Corner."

Spike: "Right away, Sir!"

Narrator: "Whistled Spike, and he ran out of the quarry as fast as he could. At last, he arrived at Sugar Cube Corner."

Spike: "Give me all the fresh elixir you've got!"

Narrator: "Spike cried."

Spike: "This is an emergency!"

Workmen: "We'll soon have you loaded."

Narrator: "Said the Workmen.

Spike was soon given jars filled with elixirs. The jars were very heavy. Spike pushed with all his might. His legs creaked and his feet squeaked, but he kept on going.

Spike trundled all over Ponyville with fresh elixir for everyone.

For Cheese Sandwich...

For Diamond Tiara, and for Silver Spoon.

Spike was feeling very tired, but he still had one more delivery to make.

At the quarry, all work had stopped. Discord was as green as a leaf. Twilight Sparkle was feeling very glum.

Then, they heard a wonderful noise. It was Spike! He walked into the quarry with one final puff."

Spike: "I made it!"

Narrator: "He cried.

Twilight and Discord had all the bad elixir drained out of their systems, and all the good, clean elixir poured in."

Discord: "Marvelous!"

Narrator: "Sighed Discord."

Twilight Sparkle: "Thank you, Spike!"

Narrator: "Purred Twilight.

Soon, the quarry was clattering with the sound of work.

And finally, the important job was done.

Hoity Toity arrived with Pipsqueak."

Hoity Toity: "Well done, Spike!"

Narrator: "Boomed Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You have saved the day! You are a really useful dragon, and a credit to Ponyville!"

Spike: "Thank you, Sir!"

Narrator: "Said Spike proudly.

And even Discord had to admit that Spike is a very special animal...

...even if he is a dragon."

As Good as Big Macintosh
Narrator: "It was a beautiful fall day in Ponyville. All the animals will working very hard.

Hoity Toity came to Golden Oak Library. He had exciting news."

Hoity Toity: "Big Macintosh is to take the new Mayor of Ponyville on a special tour of the town."

Narrator: "He announced. Big Mac was thrilled. But then he had thought."

Big Macintosh: "Who will take the express buffaloes, sir?"

Narrator: "He asked. The other animals were excited. Pulling the express buffaloes was an important job. Everyone wanted to be chosen, but Hoity Toity chose Rarity.

When Hoity Toity left, Rarity was very happy. But Big Mac wasn't impressed."

Big Macintosh: "The express is the longest line of buffaloes in the town."

Narrator: "He sniffed."

Big Macintosh: "I always cross the town twice by teatime. You'll never do that."

Rarity: "I've got big hooves, and I'll do my best."

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Big Macintosh: "Big hooves don't make a big horse."

Narrator: "Boasted Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "Everyone knows I'm the best."

Narrator: "Spike thought Big Mac was showing off."

Spike: "Twice before teatime."

Narrator: "He puffed."

Spike: "That will be hard."

Narrator: "But Rarity wasn't listening to Spike."

Rarity: "I'm going to be as good as Big Macintosh."

Narrator: "She said eagerly. And she hurried away as fast as she could.

Rarity puffed into the town hall. She was looking forward to taking the express, but it was very, very heavy."

Rarity: "Bust my hooves!"

Narrator: "She gasped, and she slowly pulled out of the town hall. But she pulled away too soon, and left the last buffalo behind.

Rarity puffed with all her might. She was determined to be fast.

Rarity had crossed the town once in good time."

Rarity: "I am as good as Big Mac!"

Narrator: "She puffed proudly.

Rarity had to wait for Shining Armor at the crossing. Shining Armor went as fast as he could, but it wasn't fast enough for Rarity."

Rarity: "Hurry up, slowcoach!"

Narrator: "She cried."

Rarity: "Or you will make me late!"

Narrator: "Shining Armor felt sad, but Rarity just hurried off.

Rarity stopped at Sugar Cube Corner. The express was a guaranteed connection with Angel the Rabbit. But Angel hadn't arrived. He had a injured foot, and was running late. Rarity tried to wait. She counted to ten twice, but she felt as if her body would burst."

Rarity: "I'm going to be the slowest unicorn in Ponyville."

Narrator: "She cried."

Rarity: "And it's not my fault."

Narrator: "And she puffed away. When Angel arrived, Rarity had already left.

Rarity needed to drink more water. But Cranky was at the water fountain. He was pulling a slow goods load. Rarity wanted to go first."

Rarity: "It doesn't matter you were late."

Narrator: "She said."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "You must wait your turn."

Narrator: "Said Cranky crossly."

Rarity: "Express unicorns don't wait!"

Narrator: "Said Rarity, and she left without drinking more water.

Rarity went faster than ever. Her buffaloes rocked and rolled. And her passengers were biffed and bumped and bounced.

Finally, Rarity could see Ponyville Docks up ahead."

Rarity: "Twice before teatime."

Narrator: "She puffed happily."

Rarity: "I am as good as Big Mac!"

Narrator: "Then there was trouble. Rarity slowed down."

Rarity: "What's happening to me?!"

Narrator: "She cried. She went slower and slower. Rarity had run out of water. She huffed and puffed, but she had no strength left. Finally, Rarity came to a complete stop.

Hoity Toity arrived with Crnaky. He was very cross."

Hoity Toiry: "You should have waited."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity sternly."

Hoity Toity: "And now you have caused confusion and delay! You left the last buffalo, stranded Angel's passengers and bumped your buffaloes. You must learn to be more patient."

Narrator: "Rarity knew Hoity Toity was right. She felt very bad. She was only trying to be as good as Big Macintosh."

Rarity: "I'm sorry, sir."

Narrator: "She said sadly.

Cranky pulled Rarity into the docks. Then, he went back to collect the express buffaloes."

Hoity Toity: "Now I need an animal to take the slow goods load."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity. Rarity had an idea."

Rarity: "May I take it, sir?"

Narrator: "She said."

Rarity: "If I promise to go slowly?"

Narrator: "Hoity Toity thought it was a grand idea."

Hoity Toity: "The slow goods load needs lots of patience."

Narrator: "He said. Rarity was pleased. She was determined to do a good job.

So after she drank more water, and lots of food, Rarity walked up to the slow goods load.

She stopped at all the right buildings. And then she let all the other animals go first.

She stopped at a signal. Spike was waiting there."

Rarity: "Hey, Spike. I am learning patience."

Narrator: "Rarity puffed."

Rarity: "But if only I can learn it faster."

Narrator: "Spike had to laugh."

Halloween
Narrator: "It was full speed ahead in Ponyville. All the animals were running on time. They wanted to finish their work quickly, because tonight was Halloween. The animals love seeing the children in their Halloween costumes. And the animals love to hear tales of ghostly animals and scary creatures.

That evening, Hoity Toity came to the library."

Hoity Toity: "Spike and Rarity, you must go to the smelter's yard."

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "An important delivery of iron must be collected right away."

Spike and Rarity: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "They puffed. Pipsqueak thought the smelter's yard was spooky. He was worried about his friends."

Pipsqueak: "Look out for ghosts."

Narrator: "He said nervously."

Pipsqueak: "It is Halloween."

Spike: "There's no such things as ghosts."

Narrator: "Spike said cheerfully."

Rarity: "It's just silly make-believe."

Narrator: "Added Rarity. And they headed off to the smelter's yard.

The sun was setting, and it was getting dark."

Spike: "Imagine being afraid of Halloween."

Narrator: "Puffed Spike."

Rarity: "Or the smelter's yard."

Narrator: "Sniffed Rarity."

Spike: "Pah!"

Narrator: "Added Spike. Spike and Rarity enjoyed feeling brave.

But when they got to the smelter's yard, it was very spooky."

Rarity: "Oh my!"

Narrator: "Whispered Rarity."

Spike: "Oh dear!"

Narrator: "Hissed Spike. They puffed slowly through the piles of jagged steal and twisted scrap. The air grew hotter, and the smoke grew thicker. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were lurking nearby. The two fillies saw a chance to a couple of animals.

When Spike and Rarity rolled by, they moaned and groaned."

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon: (Moan and groan)

Narrator: "It sounded spooky."

Rarity: "What was that?"

Narrator: "Asked Rarity."

Rarity: "You said there were no such things as ghosts."

Spike: "Silly make-believe you said."

Narrator: "Gasped Spike. Suddenly, a changeling began to shudder and shake."

Spike: "Fire and scales!"

Narrator: "Cried Spike."

Rarity: "Help!"

Narrator: "Wailed Rarity."

Rarity: "It's a ghost! Let's get away from here!"

Narrator: "They didn't know Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon had been bumping the changeling. The two naughty fillies were having great fun.

Spike and Rarity pulled up to the smelter shed. They gasped at the ghostly shadows and fizzing sparks. Their feet felt as if they were frozen. But they had to go inside."

Spike: "I hope the ghost hasn't gone in there."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Rarity: "Me too."

Narrator: "Quivered Rarity. And they both rolled slowly into the smelting shed.

Inside, chains clanked and strange shadows danced across the walls."

Spike: "Must be brave, must be brave."

Narrator: "Spike puffed. But it was spooky.

Rarity was turning around ready to arrange some changelings. Suddenly, a great whoosh of sparks lit up the shed."

Rarity: "Bust my hooves!"

Narrator: "Cried Rarity. Rarity was scared. She didn't notice the huge white tarp. It fell covering her from head to tail."

Rarity: "The ghost! It's got me!"

Narrator: "She raced away as fast as her legs could pump. Spike thought Rarity was the ghost, and he raced out of the smelting shed."

Spike: "The ghost is after me!"

Narrator: "Cried Spike. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon thought Rarity was the ghost too, and they raced away. Spike was right behind them, and Rarity was right behind Spike."

Rarity: "Help!"

Narrator: "Rarity cried."

Rarity: "The ghost has got me!"

Narrator: "Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, Spike and Rarity raced towards the library.

The library was quiet and peaceful. All the animals were fast asleep. Spike's whistle soon woke them up."

Pipsqueak: "It's Spike!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Something must be wrong!"

Narrator: "Suddenly, he saw Spike, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon racing into the yard."

Pipsqueak: "Stop!"

Narrator: "He cried. Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon and Spike stopped just in time."

Spike: "The ghost is after us!"

Narrator: "Whistled Spike. Pipsqueak was scared. But just then, Rarity raced under a signal and the tarp flew off."

Pipsqueak: "That's no ghost!"

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "That's Rarity!"

Narrator: "The animals didn't feel scared anymore, but they did feel foolish.

Hoity Toity arrived wearing his pajamas."

Hoity Toity: "What is all this fuss and bother?!"

Narrator: "He boomed."

Hoity Toity: "It has caused confusion and delay!"

Spike: "But, sir."

Narrator: "Cried Spike."

Spike: "The changelings were rattling."

Rarity: "And we heard moaning."

Narrator: "Said Rarity."

Spike: "And groaning."

Narrator: "Added Spike. Hoity Toity looked at Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon."

Hoity Toity: "Do you know anything about this?"

Narrator: "He asked sternly."

Silver Spoon: "It was us, sir."

Narrator: "Silver Spoon mumbled."

Hoity Toity: "For your punishment, you go back and collect the iron at once!"

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Said Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, and they rumbled away.

Whenever Spike and Rarity went back to the smelter's yard, they knew that there was nothing to be scared of. After all, there is no such things as ghosts. It was all just silly make-believe."

(A ghost pops up)

Ghost: "Ooooooh!"