Spellbinding Ponies: Putting Out Fires

And finally, we continued our adventure on an orange skied street that is: Firecat Alley. Rarity and Applejack journeys through the this said fire street...while a certain Unicorn is complaining and whining.

Rarity: Oh, this street is too dangerously hot for a Thaumaturger, such as myself. Maybe a sun visor could satisfy for the heat. You, however, have your...hat to protect you from this unbearable weather.

Applejack: WELL I'LL BE! We're already here.

AJ interrupted the drama queen, as they finally reached a park area. As they looked around, they finally saw a lone guard standing behind a Firecat statue. It was the wise choice for them to confront the guard.

Applejack: Howdy there, partner. Are you Private Quinn?

Quinn: That I am. Are you the wizards, Sergeant Muldoon sent to help?

Both: Yes.

Quinn: Great! Well, to be honest, it's not really a major problem, but it's my Fire Elf friends. I was expecting them to visit me today. But they didn't show up.

Applejack: You sure they ain't just under the weather, and they're just sick?

Quinn: I was expecting at least ONE Fire Elf to at least show up. Maybe you're right, maybe you're wrong, I can't look unfortunately, I can't leave my post.

Rarity: And with all the happenings regarding Malistaire, trouble is inevitable. I'm sure we can give these Fire Elves a visit.

Quinn: Would you? It would mean allot to me.

Applejack: Sure thing, but...where the heck are we supposed to go?

Quinn: Just stroll by Fireglobe Theater. It's where they live. I'll stay here in case one of them DO show up.

Applejack: K then, Be right back, Quinn.

With that, the Unicorn and the Earth Pony trotted along the path, until they came across a big theater. It's the Fireglobe Theater, Private Quinn described.

However, suddenly an entire army of small elves wearing red and yellow, hats and tights surrounded the two.

Applejack: Uh...howdy. Any one you fellers know Private Quinn?

None of them responded, but ALL of them raised their arrows at the duo.

Rarity: So...no?

They all responded in a droned manner.

Fire Elves(unison): Foolish Humans and Wizards. Elves are the superior race, all must perish.

Applejack(quietly): Can ya teleport

Rarity: I have been working on the teleportation spell with Twilight.

Applejack: Then, can we get outta here before one of us gets an arrow on the head?

Rarity: With pleasure.

Rarity concentrated and she quickly casts the teleportation spell and teleported back to Private Quinn.

Quinn: Your back! Let me guess, they were playing a prank on me weren't they?

Applejack: Sure, if you call almost shootin' us a prank.

Quinn: They what?!

Rarity: It's true, Private Quinn. We were surrounded by those little brutes. I managed to teleport the both of us out of there quickly.

Quinn: Then, this isn't a prank, you don't know them like I do. Something terrible must of happened to them.

Applejack: What can we do?

Quinn: I don't know, but we HAVE to do something. I can't bare to see them attacking folks like that.

Rarity: I know this seems off topic, Private, but you seem awfully attached to these Fire Elves. what is your history with them?

Quinn: Ya wanna know my history with them? Once, a Fire Elf saved my life. His name is Feebo. Ever since he saved me with his arrow, we became friends, and everything they touch with their magic, connects.

Applejack: Do ya think it'll work a second time? Sayin' their magic connects with everythin' they touch, we may be able to save them.

Quinn: You may be right! If we take their arrows, we may know what happened to them!

Applejack: We kinda got off the wrong end, with em' so we're gonna have to fight em off.

Quinn: Much as I hate to admit it, you're right. It's the only way to save them.

The two ponies dashed off to fight the Fire Elves, to Private Quinn's disappointment. After two fights with four elves, our duo trotted back to Private Quinn in success.

Quinn: You got the arrows?

Rarity: It wasn't easy, but yes.

Quinn: Yes! Thank you, girls for helping out the Fire Elves.

Applejack: tweren't nothin!

???: There you guys are!

Suddenly a familiar forest fairy flew down to the wizards and the guard.

Applejack: Howdy, Flitter!

Rarity: Is something the matter?

Flitter: Nope! Just here to deliver your new spells. I manage to get the spell cards from the bird-brains who were going to deliver them.

Rarity: Glorious! What did we get?

Flitter: Your rank 2 spells. For Applejack, you get Scorpion.

Applejack: Scorpion huh?

Flitter: And for Rarity, Snow Serpent

Rarity: Delightful! Did the others get new spells?

Flitter: Yep, they got their spells! Now if you would excuse me, I'm gonna get your dorms ready when you need to rest.

As our wizard ponies put their new spells in their deck, Flitter flew off back to Ravenwood, and Private Quinn continued.

Quinn: Glad you two got your spells. A guard's life is boring now and them, but I you get use to it. Now, on to business. If the Fire Elves are cursed or enchanted, and I bet my life they are, then this arrow will help reveal who did it.

Rarity: How, exactly is an arrow going to reveal the true culprit?

Quinn: Gretta Darkkettle. She use to teach alchemy in the school. If you give her the arrow, she might be able to help you.

Applejack: Where can we find her?

Quinn: Up the streets. She always leaves her lights on so you can't miss her house.

The farm pony, then turned to her friend.

Applejack: OK then, let's book it, and be careful. Those Fire Elves are rowdier than an angry swarm of twittermites.

Rarity: I'm sure we can take care of them, when they come.

The two ponies galloped through the streets to find Gretta Darkkettle's house. They looked aimlessly, until they saw the lights on in one house.

Rarity: Must be the place!

They knocked on the door awaiting an answer from the other side.

???'s Voice(sing-song): Who is it?

Applejack: We're just a bunch of wizards. Are ya Gretta Darkkettle?

They heard a sudden unlock,and the door opened revealing an old lady wearing that of witches garments.

Gretta: So you've found me. What do you want? You can tell Ambrose I'm not coming back to Ravenwood!

Applejack: Uh...we didn't come from Ambrose. We came from Quinn.

Gretta: Quinn?

Rarity: He fears that something terrible has happened to the Fire Elves. They have been cursed by an unknown force.

Applejack: We were hopin' you would help us find out who's causin' this whole mess. The arrows are the only way to help us out.

Applejack, gave the arrows to Gretta,to which, she only chuckled.

Gretta: He's a kind soul, that Quinn. But what he knows about magic is probably something you both have learn your first day. I need more than this.

Rarity: How much more?

Gretta: To find out who cursed the Fire Elves, I'll need a charred knife from one of those Magma Men outside.

Applejack: I'll handle it.

Applejack quickly volunteered, and went out to take down one of the Magma Men.

A little while later, Applejack returned to Rarity and Gretta with a charred knife at hoof.

Gretta: I take it you were successful, yes?

Applejack: Yep, those varmints ain't that tough.

Gretta: Good, now then...

Gretta, took the charred knife, and sprinkled magic dust on both it and the arrow. They suddenly released an unbearable scream, though not really phasing Gretta one bit.

Applejack: WHAT IN TARNATIONS IS THAT?!

Gretta: A banshee's wail. It must be the cause of the Fire Elves' behavior.

Rarity: How do we return them to normal?

Gretta: To reverse a banshee's spell, I'll need a lock of her hair. But, I know no banshees who lurk here.

Rarity: Maybe, Private Quinn may give us a lead.

Gretta: Yes, he may be proven useful on this endeavor. Go back to him and see if he knows any banshees.

Then, our heroes went back to the Fire Park where Private Quinn stands his guard, and explained the situation.

Quinn: A banshee wail huh? That sounds like a wicked curse. Good thing you've convinced Gretta to help.

Applejack: So, do ya know any banshees?

Quinn: While you were gone, I've just received reports of a banshee attack. And I know who. Bastilla Gravewynd haunts the last tower, at the end of Firecat Alley. Defeat her in battle, and snip off a lock of hair from her wicked hair!

Rarity: Really now, I'm getting tired of this constant use of violence, why not we resolve things with a lovely chat. Perhaps, over a nice cup of tea.

Quinn: Hate to say it Rarity, but when it comes to Bastilla, she isn't the kind of person to resolve things with.

Applejack: Sorry, Rarity, but that banshee needs to be taken care of.

Rarity: Oh, poo. Why must this always end in violence.

The two trotted away, and searched for the end of the street. When they DID reach the end of the street, a grim tower to behold. The two shook their heads in determination and entered the tower, meeting with the banshee in question, Bastilla Gravewynd.

Bastilla: So, you two are the ones undoing my work. The Fire Elves were to be under MY control. With them, we can overrun Wizard City.

Applejack: Yep. But you ain't going to take the town.

Bastilla: How dare you! Your meddling with Malistaire's plans ends here, wizards! I shall send you both back to Ravenwood as a result of those who oppose up! Fire Elf!

A Fire Elf came down the stairs at Bastilla's disposal as she summoned a battle circle, engaging the two battle.

Applejack(588 Health)
Rarity(624 Health)
Vs
Bastilla Gravewynd(440 Health)
Fire Elf Hunter(150 Health)

Bastilla: Make your move, wizards.

Applejack: Get the Elf, Rarity.

Rarity: As you wish.

[Applejack]
Uses Scarab on Fire Elf Hunter dealing -65 damage

[Rarity]
Uses Frost Beetle on Fire Elf Hunter dealing -70 damage

[Bastilla Gravewynd]
Uses Dark Sprite on Applejack dealing -70 damage

[Fire Elf Hunter]
Uses Flame Snake on Applejack dealing -100 damage

Applejack(410 Health)
Rarity(624 Health)
Vs
Bastilla Gravewynd(440 Health)
Fire Elf Hunter(15 Health)

Applejack: I'll take care of the little Fire Elf.

Rarity: I'll stun the old hag.

[Applejack]
Uses Minor Clash on Fire Elf Hunter dealing -65 damage

[Fire Elf Hunter is Defeated]

[Rarity]
Uses Freeze on Bastilla Gravewynd having no effect

Rarity: WHAT?!

Bastilla: OLD hag you were saying?

[Bastilla Gravewynd]
Uses Death Trap on Rarity increasing +30% to her next death spell

Bastilla: You will pay, my dear.

Applejack(410 Health)
Rarity(624 Health)
Vs
Bastilla Gravewynd(440 Health)

Applejack: You're the one who's gonna pay.

[Applejack]
Uses Scorpion on Bastilla Gravewynd dealing -175 damage

[Rarity]
Uses Snow Serpent on Bastilla Gravewynd dealing -160 damage

Bastilla: AUGH! You will shall not defeat me!

[Bastilla Gravewynd]
Uses Thunder Snake on Applejack dealing -110 damage

Applejack: Good one! But you ain't winnin'

Applejack(300 Health)
Rarity(624 Health)
Vs
Bastilla Gravewynd(110 Health)

Rarity: Wands?

Applejack: Wands.

[Applejack]
Uses Minor Clash on Bastilla Gravewynd dealing -65 damage

[Rarity]
Uses Minor Ice Blast on Bastilla Gravewynd dealing -65 damage

[Bastilla Gravewynd is Defeated]

As the battle circle dissolves the banshee lays flat on the floor fading. So quickly Rarity took scissors and took snippets of hair from the banshee, as she finally vanishes.

Applejack: Good one, Rarity. But why do ya have scissor?

Rarity: Cutting purposes of course. Never leave my home without it. Now let us take these snippets to Gretta.

They left the tower and back to Gretta's house to give her the strands of Bastilla's hair.

Gretta: I see you've got the lock of hair, good. At this rate, Ambrose will believe me about what has happened to the Death School.

Gretta, then took the lock of hair and burned it underneath a waxed candle. Once she's finished, she handed the candle to the two.

Gretta: Done! Take this waxed candle to Private Quinn. The wax from the candle is guaranteed to cure his precious Fire Elves.

The duo returned once again to Private Quinn. They explained to him that the candle is the cure for the Fire Elves.

Quinn: I see. The wax is the cure?

The Two: Yes.

Quinn: All right then, give me a minute.

Private Quinn, took about a small bottle, and chanted a few words, than at an instant, the wax turned into a liquid. He then filled the liquids in two potion vials.

Quinn: It's done. Now, I created a potion out of wax. I'll take half to cure the elves on the street.

Applejack: I thought ya needed to stay at your post.

Quinn: Well...I maybe demoted. But they helped me, and now, it's my turn to help them. While I try to cure a few elves, you two take down and cure their leader, Prince Alicane Swiftarrow.

Applejack: I'm takin' a mild guess, but he's in Fireglobe Theater ain't he?

Quinn: Right.

Rarity: But wouldn't that mean the Elves would be expecting us?

Quinn: Already got that covered. Come on, we got some Fire Elves to save.

With the wizards, and the guard, walked up the ramp, to Fireglobe Theater where, surprise, surprise, a whole army of Fire Elves are waiting.

Applejack: So what's the plan?

Quinn: I'll distract them, and you sneak into the theater.

Rarity: Seems pretty straight forward isn't it?

Quinn: And I suppose you have something better?

Silence. Owned.

Rarity:...Touché.

Quinn: Good. Now let's do this.

The guard then leaped out and ran towards the Elf army.

Quinn: Hey there, boys! I have something to tell you guys! Your mamas are a bunch of icy, cold, UGLY MIDGETS!

Rarity: Goodness...

Applejack: Yep, he's got them riled up.

And it was true. The Fire Elves are so enraged, that some of them busted into flames.

Quinn: Uh...

Fire Elf: CHAAAAAAAAAARGE!!!!!

At an instant, the entire Fire Elf army snapped and chased after Quinn. Poor guy. While that was happening, it was Rarity and Applejack's cue to enter the Fireglobe Theater, where they met with a Magma Man, and a Fire Elf wearing yellow instead of orange.

Alicane: Uh...hi! Odd, how did you even get past the army outside.

Rarity: Private Quinn sent his regards.

Applejack: Uh...he called your men midgets.

Alicane: WHAT?! I'm gonna SOOO destroy that insignificant human! But first, for interrupting rehearsals you're going to pay.

Applejack: C'mon, Prince. You really don't wanna do that.

Alicane: Yes I do.

He summoned a battle circle and everyone in the room got in position for battle.

Prince Alicane Swiftarrow(480 Health)
Magma Man(235 Health)
Vs
Rarity(623 Health)
Applejack(588 Health)

Rarity: Prince Alicane, come to your senses! You're not the savage fiend everyone thinks you are!

Alicane: I'll show you savage!

[Prince Alicane Swiftarrow]
Uses Firecat on Rarity dealing -85 damage

Alicane: Follow my lead, my friend!

Magma Man: It would be a pleasure, sir!

[Magma Man]
Uses Firecat on Rarity dealing -85 damage

Rarity: Hmrp. You're little Magma Man won't save you after this round, right, Applejack?

Applejack: Darn tootin'

[Rarity]
Skips

[Applejack]
Skips

Prince Alicane Swiftarrow(480 Health)
Magma Man(235 Health)
Vs
Rarity(453 Health)
Applejack(588 Health)

Alicane: I don't think so! I know you're an Ice wizard, and I'll have you know, my Magma Man will be good and protect from your Ice attacks. Observe!

[Prince Alicane Swiftarrow]
Uses Snow Shield on Magma Man decreasing -25% of damage to next Ice attack

Rarity: Oh, poo.

Magma Man: And I always defend my ruler from any harm!

[Magma Man]
Skips

Rarity: I don't think so!

[Rarity]
Uses Freeze on Magma Man stunning him for 1 round

Applejack: And nothing ain't gonna stop me from attackin' you!

[Applejack]
Uses Scorpion on Magma Man dealing -170 damage

Prince Alicane Swiftarrow(480 Health)
Magma Man(55 Health)
Vs
Rarity(453 Health)
Applejack(588 Health)

[Prince Alicane Swiftarrow]
Skips

[Magma Man]
Stunned

Rarity: You're mine, Alicane!

[Rarity]
Uses Snow Serpent on Prince Alicane Swiftarrow dealing -170 damage

Applejack: And yer little Magma Man servant, is done.

[Applejack]
Uses Scarab on Magma Man dealing -60 damage

[Magma Man is Defeated]

Prince Alicane Swiftarrow(310 Health)
Vs
Rarity(453 Health)
Applejack(588 Health)

Applejack: How do ya like that, Swiftarrow?

Alicane: Quite the power. But, is your little unicorn friend ready?

Rarity: ready? Ready for what?

Alicane: For this!

[Prince Alicane Swiftarrow]
Uses Sunbird on Rarity dealing -300 damage

Rarity(groaning in pain): Touché, Mr. Swiftarrow!

Applejack: Rarity, you OK?!

Rarity: Really, REALLY painful!

Applejack: Rarity...

Rarity: It's positively fine, Applejack. I have the Fairy spell from Lady Oriel. It is sure to heal.

Applejack: All right, I'll handle ol' Sourarrow here.

Alicane: Sourarrow huh? Pity, you too shall have a TASTE of my wrath!

Applejack:...Seriously?

Alicane: Too cheesy?

Applejack: Kinda milkin' it a bit.

[Rarity]
Skips

[Applejack]
Skips

Prince Alicane Swiftarrow(310 Health)
Vs
Rarity(153 Health)
Applejack(588 Health)

Alicane: But first, I'll handle your friend here.

[Prince Alicane Swiftarrow]
Fizzled

Alicane: What? DANGIT!

Applejack: Now's yer chance, Rarity!

[Rarity]
Uses Fairy on herself reviving +400 health

Rarity: Beautiful! I'm cured!

Applejack: Glad ya made it, now we handle Sourarrow over there!

Alicane(annoyed): STOP CALLING ME THAT!

[Applejack]
Uses Scorpion on Prince Alicane Swiftarrow dealing -160 damage

Prince Alicane Swiftarrow(150 Health)
Vs
Rarity(453 Health)
Applejack(588 Health)

Applejack: Time to finish this, partner

Rarity: Indeed.

Alicane: Not on my watch!

[Prince Alicane Swiftarrow]
Uses Snow Shield on himself decreasing -25% of damage to the next Ice attack

Rarity: Now that's not fair!

Alicane(annoyed): Hello, EVIL!

Applejack: We know you ain't bad!

[Rarity]
Uses Frost Beetle on Prince Alicane Swiftarrow dealing -45 damage

[Applejack]
Uses Scarab on Prince Alicane Swiftarrow dealing -70 damage

Prince Alicane Swiftarrow(35 Health)
Vs
Rarity(453 Health)
Applejack(588 Health)

Alicane: Uh...Grrr, I got nothing, but the Fire Elves will rein supreme! We always will!

[Prince Alicane Swiftarrow]
Skips

Rarity: That's enough, Alicane.

[Rarity]
Uses Frost Beetle on Prince Alicane Swiftarrow dealing -65 damage

[Prince Alicane Swiftarrow is Defeated]

Rarity: Finally! Now then, the potion.

As the battle is FINALLY done the two poured the potion in the unconscious prince's mouth. As he finally wakes up, the two noticed his maddening eyes soften. The curse is lifted.

Alicane: I-I remember, now! I was cursed! We were lured by a banshee and she held control on all of us. Private Quinn sent you two, right?

Applejack: Darn Tutin' the curse should be lifted now!

Alicane: Excellent! Now come on, I owe Private Quinn an apology.

The two wizards and the elf, finally exited the theater and galloped back to the park, only to see an injured and pummeled Private Quinn.

Applejack: Hoo-wee! Those elves of given you quite a beatin'

Quinn: You don't know the half of it. Anyway, I gave majority of the Elves the potion, while you were gone. Not all of them, the rest just suddenly came to their senses.

Rarity: Must be after we gave Prince Alicane the cure.

The said prince came out from behind the two, finally.

Alicane(bashfully): Yeah...about that, no hard feelings, old chum?

Quinn: Hey, a life for a life, Alicane. I knew the curse wouldn't win, not by a long shot.

Suddenly an Elf came out and kicked Private Quinn in the shin, Rarity and Applejack readied their wands, and Alicane readied his arrow thinking it was a cursed Elf when in fact,

Elf: Never call my mom a cold midget!

Quinn: Feebo?! But how did you-

Feebo: I was controlled! Not brain dead! But I guess it was worth it, seeing as the curse is lifted. And you two did it right?

Rarity: Indeed it is us.

Feebo: Well, I have you two thank for freeing Prince Swiftarrow. Your deeds here will be remembered greatly!

Quinn: Thanks so much, girls for freeing the Fire Elves. I'm glad you came to our time of need, but I fear the terror that strikes Wizard City is still near.

Rarity: What should we do?

Alicane: What I recommend doing, is addressing what has happened here to Headmaster Ambrose. Firecat Alley is safe, but if we don't do anything, Wizard City won't be!

Applejack: We'll take it from here. Fancy doin' business with ya guys!

Rarity: Take care!

After saying their goodbyes, the duo teleported out of Firecat Alley and back to the Headmaster's Office to explain the situation that transpired there.