Spike's Ponyville Celebration!

Spike's Ponyville Celebration! is a My Little Pony/Thomas parody of the Thomas and Friends US video, Thomas' Sodor Celebration!. It features seven eighth season of Spike the Dragon and Friends narrated by Michael Brandon, and a song.

Cast

 * Spike as Thomas
 * Shining Armor as Edward
 * Filthy Rich as Henry
 * Big Macintosh as Gordon
 * Cranky Doodle Donkey as James
 * Pipsqueak as Percy
 * Caramel as Harvey
 * Rarity as Emily
 * Goldengrape as Arthur
 * 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
 * Changelings as The Troublesome Trucks
 * Owlowiscious as Harold
 * Hoity Toity as Sir Topham Hatt
 * Braeburn as Toby (does not speak)
 * Gustave Le Grand as Cranky (does not speak)
 * Zecora as Caroline (cameo)
 * Cherry Jubilee as The Refreshment Lady (cameo)
 * Igneous Rock Pie as Farmer McColl (mentioned)
 * Sapphire Shores as Alicia Botti (mentioned in poster)
 * Everyone else as Themselves

Episodes

 * 1) Spike Saves the Day
 * 2) Don't Tell Spike
 * 3) Fish (S8)
 * 4) Halloween
 * 5) Spic and Span
 * 6) Chickens to School
 * 7) Spike and the Circus

Song

 * Surprises

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."

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."

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."

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!"

Surprises
Surprises, surprises, they come all shapes and sizes

You never know what's round the bend

It might delight, it might offend

That's why there's surprises with all their highs and lows

Do you come out top or come full stop

Who knows, who knows, who knows!

You're half way up a hillside and all is going fine

When all at once a snow slide comes right across the line

You think you're really done for, but help is on its way

You'd be surprised how often that someone saves the day

Surprises, surprises, they come all shapes and sizes

You never know what's round the bend

It might delight, it might offend

That's why there's surprises with all their highs and lows

Do you come out top or come full stop

Who knows, who knows, who knows!

Surprises, surprises, they come all shapes and sizes

You never know what's round the bend

It might delight, it might offend

That's why there's surprises with all their highs and lows

Do you come out top, come full stop

Shine and gleam, need a clean

Take the mail, come off the path

Who knows, who knows, who knows!

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!"

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."

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."