One quick cobbler to go!
Cobbler.
This is like a sweet buttery dessert salad.
I’ve never thought of it like that!
Don’t ya’ll worry your pretty little pony heads.
We are calculating a way to get you home sooner than you can say
"Chronology protection conjecture."
But we are not rushing back to go home.
We were actually hoping to learn more about Ponyville.
Taking the sights…
and sweet bites.
Ponies?
Are you thinking what I’m thinking?
That Lightning Chill’s gonna have a tummy ache
if she doesn’t slow down?
That we should give our friends an official Ponyville tour!
But they are from the Wild Side.
They are used to excitement and adventure.
So, we give them a tour to end all tours and start all friendships.
To the Apple Family apple farm!
And over here’s our Pink Pearl pack.
Over there’s our Opal orchard.
And coming up next
is the Red Delicious Super Ambitious Tower of Tasty Tree Snacks!
Is there a chance we could try any of these apples?
Oh, shucks.
We are almost late for the cider tasting, water-painting craft corner out in the barn.
Let’s go!
Picture it:
judges here,
and me,
whipping up my award-winning white frosting on a very cozy countertop.
This is incredible, Pinkie.
It is!
Yeah, like…
maybe we could try and do some baking in here too?
No time for that!
Off to the next Poniville tour stop!
Here it is!
The Potion Ocean!
Isn’t it just glory-ouch!
Glorious it is.
So…
glorious.
This is the best part of the beach!
Time’s up for surf,
‘cause there’s still so much to see!
And by my calculations, we only have 2.73 minutes for each.
And now,
the pièce de résistance,
the prize of all Ponyville…
Really?
I have exactly ten more titles to get through.
Sorry for my snoozing.
Go on.
The tip top of the tour!..
Hey.
What’s picking at ya, partners?
It’s like you’ve lost the pep in your step.
It’s not that we are bored.
We were just hoping to see whatcha pony dudes do on the reg.
We appreciate your efforts to show us around.
We do, we do!
We just wanted to get to know real yous better.
We think your normal life is totally wild!
But “normal” is the opposite of “wild”.
We’ll be the judge of that.
I’m in the lead!
Actually, you’ve just lost five points.
Five points!
Sorry about earlier.
We were just so excited to have you in our dimension.
But sometimes,
keeping things simple can be the best move a pony can make.
I win!
And with one more squeeze…
my triple-stuffed glitter puff is done!
Just in time to surprise my protégé for the day —
Lightning Chill!
Since she's shadowing us today,
I thought we could experiment on new recipes together.
Oh, no!
She's here!
Do I have anything on my muzzle?!
I want to surprise her!
Sweet, Pinkie Pie.
You really put the bling into ba-king.
Oh, no!
Duck!
Wow!
Now that's what I call a lightning jolt of luck!
Lightning Chill,
do you think you can teach me that kind of magic?
It would make cleanup a lot easier.
I'm sure we can figure something out.
But right now, I'm here to hang and learn from you.
Oh, right!
Since you're the head chef of Salad Bowl Junction,
our kitchen powers should blend together perfectly
to make something the likes of which nopony has ever tasted before!
Behold!
My saccharine sanctum of supreme sweetness…
The pantry!
Everything is divided by sweet seasons
and treat reasons.
In here, I keep my rarest ingredients.
Careful.
Bathing for too long in its sweet glow is liable to give anypony a toothache.
So, any questions?
I'm all good.
What should we bake first?
Well, there's a bit of a process to working in this kitchen.
But first, hats!
Perfect!
Gummy learned everything he knows by watching me.
That's cool.
So he bakes, too?
Nah.
He just watches.
But jump in when you feel comfortable.
Now, where did I put the sugar?
And now for a taste test.
Too much salt!
I'm sorry, Pinkie.
Did I mess up your flow?
No-no-no-no!
It wasn't your fault.
Just not used to having help.
Now, it's time for my special technique.
Watch carefully.
Baking pans!
I need more baking pans!
Looks like they're all dirty.
I can totally wash a few for you.
No-no-no-no, it's okay!
If you're washing, then you're not watching.
It's time for backup plan B!
Quick thinking!
It always keeps me on my hooves!
And even dirt cake is delicious.
So?
What have you learned so far?
That you're used to working solo?
Oh, you're right.
I'm not even letting you join in.
I'm so sorry.
Hey, I know.
Let's finish baking the lava cake together.
All it needs is the final ingredient to be added.
Now, stand back and watch!
Time for plan B!
Get to higher ground!
So…
should I just keep watching it, or?..
Oh, Lightning Chill.
I'm so used to doing things all by myself that I left you out.
Now look at this mess!
You're so right, Gummy.
I really need to mix it up this time and accept a helping hoof.
I'd be stoked to help.
You know what, Pinkie?
I think I know just what this recipe calls for.
Sprinkles?
Nope.
Just a good cleaning.
You saved us from becoming the special ingredient.
Thank you!
Everypony has their own way of doing things.
I learned that from watching you.
Working together truly is the best recipe for friendship.
And cakes!
SCHASTLIVY PONEC
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