>You are Anonymous.
>The train ride to Ponyville would take a couple hours, but you didn't mind at all.
>The long trip allowed you to think of how to mess with the elements' minds with this neat pocket watch.
>The possibilities were endless, but only if the hypnosis was successful.
>It would be best to make sure it was.
>You weren't sure how vast Twilight's knowledge was, but if she knew what hypnosis was, things would get complicated.
>"Hey Nonny, whatcha thinkin' about?"
>Pinkie Pie's eyes met yours.
>Her expectant smile unwavered as she waited for your answer.
"I...was just thinking about how good it'll be to get to Ponyville again."
>"Oh, I KNOW, right? It's been a while since you visited, Nonny, and we have GOT to catch up! I even baked a special treat at Sugarcube Corner just for YOU! Of course, Rarity also had a bunch of clothes she wanted you to try and model. She figured if you existed, maybe more humans did too, and she could start a fashion line for humans! And Applejack-"
>She went on and on, but that was fine.
>The two of you were alone in the train car right now, the rest of the ponies eating lunch in a separate car.
>Pinkie must have finished early, but that came as no surprise. She was a quick eater.
>Since you and her were the only ones here, though, it would be a perfect time to try and hypnotize Pinkie, as difficult as that sounded.
>"And then Spike said, 'Maybe we should send Anon a letter first,' so we did, and that's the letter that arrived-"
"Pinkie," you calmly said, silencing her.
>"What's up, Nonny?"
>The watch is pulled out of your pocket and presented to Pinkie.
>"Ooo, what's that? It's pretty!"
"This, Pinkie," you tell her, "is an antique watch I got in the mail before you and the girls got to the castle."
>She stares at it, intrigued.
>"Well whaddaya waiting for, silly? Open it up! We gotta know what time it is!"
>Her suggestion causes an idea form in your head.
>Popping open the lid, the face of the clock is revealed.
>"What time is it?"
>You take the watch by its chain and turn the face of the watch to Pinkie.
"I dunno, you tell me."
>She tries to read it, but you start swinging it to the left and right, which causes her to follow the watch with her eyes.
>"Hey, quit it! I'm trying to see what time it is!"
"Sorry Pinkie, my hand's having a few spasms right now. We'll have to wait for it to stop."
>She giggles. "I guess that's okay. I can try and read it while it's like this. It's almost like a game! Maybe we can try and get the other girls to have a turn, too!"
"Maybe we can," you tell her with a chuckle.
>Her grin remains as her eyes try to catch up with the watch.
>This was in the bag, but then again, Pinkie wasn't much of a concern.
>You figured she'd be the easiest to hypnotize anyway.
>Your main worry was still Twilight, what with her intellect.
>Perhaps it would be best to start from easiest to hardest, though, and this chance to get Pinkie couldn't have come at a better time.
>Speaking of Pinkie, how was she doing?
>You looked at her again, having come back from your thoughts.
>Her eyes were glued to the watch, sweat formed on her forehead, her tongue stuck out, and for once, she was completely silent.
>Maybe it was time to test how deep into a trance she was.
"So, how are you feeling, Pinkie?"
>She doesn't answer, still focused on the watch.
>Perfect.
"Sleepy, maybe?" you tease. "Like there's a huge weight on your shoulders? Maybe you need to lay down and relax a little. Relieve some stress. Take a break. You follow?"
>She nods. "That...sounds kind of nice."
"Then go ahead," you say, still swinging the watch, "take a nap. Catch a few z's. Just lie down and relax."
>She slowly starts to lay down, following your orders.
"I think this watch is just making you tired. Just chill. Snooze away. I won't judge."
>Her eyes flutter, and her head nods. "O...kay."
>She curls up on her seat, and before she closes her eyes, watches the pocket watch swing one more time.
"Sleep."
>She's out, and putty in your hands.
>What to do first?
>"That lunch was fantastic. Thank you for paying for that extra sweet roll for me, Rarity," came Twilight's voice as she and the rest of the elements came back into the car.
>"It was nothing, darling. Besides, that was some extra spending money. It wouldn't have gone towards anything too valuable. I figured it'd be best to spend on my friends instead."
>"You said it, Rars," Rainbow Dash said as she flew at the top of the car, "that extra sweet roll was worth it."
>"Hello, Anon," Fluttershy quietly greeted while the rest of her friends talked. She looked at Pinkie curiously. "Oh, did Pinkie get sleepy? I figured she'd be more excited to get home."
"Yeah, I thought it was weird too, but she said she didn't get enough sleep last night because she was too excited to see me again," you lied.
>"Oh, I guess that makes sense. So," she began, taking the seat next to you, "how have you been, Anon?"
>If you were going to get Pinkie to do some things under hypnosis, you needed to make sure none of the other ponies knew you were manipulating her.
>Short version: Fluttershy needed to go away.
"Just great, really. Haven't done anything interesting in the Crystal Empire at all, though."
>You hoped the boring answer would disinterest her.
>It didn't, her kindness be damned.
>"That's okay, I never really do anything interesting either."
>She sat there, waiting for you to say something back, resulting in an awkward silence.
"Uh, didn't you want to go visit your other friends, too?"
>"Actually, we talked a lot over lunch. I wanted to know how you were doing, Anon."
>Her innocence kept you from getting frustrated, but still, she had to go away.
"Hey," you told her, "I think Applejack just asked you to go over to her for a second."
>"She did? I should see what she wants, then," the pegasus decided, walking over to the booth Applejack sat in.
>Quickly, you spoke to Pinkie to confirm she was still under your hypnotic control.
"Pinkie, can you hear my voice?"
>"Ngh, yeah..."
"Good. Is my voice the only thing you can think of?"
>"Yes."
"Great. Alright, I need you to act natural for now, but, you will return to this state whenever I say the trigger phrase 'ton of fun'. Until then, I need you to wake up."
>A thought came to you.
"Oh, but before you wake up, I have one more suggestion. Whenever I say the word 'honk', you will boop the closest pony's nose. Am I clear?"
>"Yes, Anon."
>Couldn't let this go completely to waste.
"Good. You will wake up after I count to three. One," she stirred slightly, "Two," she sat up, "Three."
>The pink pony yawned and stretched.
>"Woweeze, how long was I out, Anon? I don't ever remember falling asleep."
"I'd say a good ten minutes. Not too long."
>Fluttershy returned to her spot next to you.
>"Applejack told me she didn't call for me, Anon. I hope you're not hearing things."
>That's when she noticed Pinkie.
>"Oh, hello Pinkie. Did you sleep well?"
>"I sure did, Fluttershy! I feel like a brand new me after that catnap!" She stopped, and cocked an eyebrow. "Or maybe I'd feel like a cat after a catnap? I feel like a pony, though."
"Hey Pinkie."
>"Yeah, Anon?"
"Honk."
>The party pony's front hoof reached out and booped Fluttershy's nose.
>Good to know that was a success, at least.
>"What was that for, Pinkie?" asked the animal lover, who rubbed her nose.
>Pinkie shrugged, "I dunno. I just got this sudden urge to boomp your nose. Weird, huh?"
"It is," you say, "but now's not the time to focus on that. We're here."
>Ponyville came into view outside the window, causing an excited Pinkie to hop up and down in her seat.
>"Oh BOY! We're back at Ponyville! Are you ready to have some major fun, Anon!?"
>You grinned devilishly.
"Yes, Pinkie. Yes I am."
 
>Be at Sugarcube Corner.
>Naturally, it was the first stop in Ponyville, considering it was something of its main attraction.
>"And so I had to go back and find even MORE clouds," Rainbow Dash lamented as she told a story.
>You listened, munching into your slice of cake.
>"And wouldn't you know it, Thunderlane's collected a whole bunch of them to make a cloud bed! I mean, really? He set the Weather Team back a couple days because of that."
>Twilight sets down her milkshake to comment, "But Rainbow, haven't you done that before?"
>The athlete reels somewhat. "W-well, I didn't do it while I was supposed to be working!"
>The other girls giggle, and continue eating their treats.
>You were already through your cake, and patiently waited for your friends to finish.
>"So what do we do after this?" Pinkie asked the purple alicorn.
>"I figure we could go back to the library and chat. Although, I guess Anon could pick what to do, considering he's visiting and all."
>All eyes at the table shift to you.
>Think quickly, they're expecting an answer.
"I think we should...go..to the market?"
>There was a pregnant pause, then Applejack sat up from her chair.
>"Works fer me. I had ta pick up a couple things anyways."
>Rarity nods, and adds, "A bit of shopping sounds like fun. Great idea, Anon."
>You clutched your hypnotic tool in your pocket, now trying to devise a plan of who to go for next.
"Oh, by the way, honk."
>Pinkie booped Twilight's nose without hesitation.
>The purple pony rubbed her nose, confused. "Okay?"
>It was too fun to do.
>While the rest of the ponies finished up, your mind began to form a plan about which pony to go for next.
>Twilight was still off limits, at least until you were confident enough that you could face her.
>Rarity would be too engrossed in the marketplace to move to an isolated spot.
>Fluttershy-
>"Actually, I gotta go home and grab some bits first," said Rainbow Dash as she got out of her seat.
Without thinking, you blurted, "I'll go with you."
>It was the best excuse to be alone with one of them.
>"Really, Anon? I mean, what do you need to come with me for?"
"Because uh, I...have never seen your house before. And I was always curious about it."
>Did it work?
>"So you wanna see my awesome cloud house, huh? I might as well bring you along for the ride. But you won't be able to see the inside because, heh, y'know," she motioned towards her wings.
"That's fine. The outside architecture will be enough for me."
>Hook, line, and sinker.
>Target acquired: Rainbow ass.
>"Alright Anon, let's get going then," the blue pony says as she heads towards the exit.
>"Just meet us at the market in a half hour," Twilight tells you and Rainbow from her seat.
>The sounds of Sugarcube Corner fade away as you and Rainbow Dash walk further away, until eventually the sounds of the town itself are the only things heard.
>"So," Rainbow begins, "are you ready to be wowed by the amazingness of my humble abode?"
>"Humble" wasn't exactly fitting, given the current situation.
"I'm sure your house isn't that awesome, Rainbow."
>"Pfft, says you! Prepare to be amazed!"
>The excited pegasus led you further outside of Ponyville, until you and her reached the house, or at least the road under it.
>"Feast your eyes, Anon," the blue pony gloated as she pointed to her house.
>Well, holy shit.
>You had to admit, her house looked impressive.
>But that's not what you were here for.
>"So Anon, whatcha think? Pretty awesome, huh?"
>Suddenly, you got an idea of how to hypnotize her, grabbing the watch out of your pocket.
"This is my answer," you tell her, the watch hanging freely by its chain.
>"...a watch? What does that even mean?"
"I dunno. Maybe if you stare at it, the answer will be a little more clear."
>She crosses her hooves as she flies, glaring.
>"Is this supposed to be some kind of prank? I'm not gonna fall for it."
"No, no, it's not a prank. Trust me. Just look at it."
>Reluctantly, her eyes glued themselves to the silver colored watch, waiting for an answer.
>The sunshine gleamed off of the watch, giving it a shiny, alluring look.
>This worked to your advantage.
>She continued to stare at the watch with a determined look, trying to find some message in it.
>You started to move your wrist back and forth, causing the watch to move with it.
>"Hey, why are you moving it around?"
"Just part of the answer, Rainbow."
>She kept her eyes on the watch, irritated, but patient.
>The gleam from the sun helped keep her attention, fortunately, which would also make things easier in the long run.
>The watch made its movements from the left and right, slowly, but surely.
>Her attention was completely on the sparkly, shiny watch.
"That's right," you say, "just keep watching. It'll become a lot more clear if you do."
>Her face relaxed enough to form a neutral expression, and she slowly floated to the ground to keep watching the shiny object.
>A grin spread on your face.
>She just kept watching, mesmerized.
>Her body even started to sway in rhythm with the watch.
>Her wings flared, as if stimulated.
"Okay Rainbow, I need you to listen to me for a moment."
>She doesn't answer, entranced by the watch.
"I need you to imagine relaxing on your cloud. Feeling nothing but calm, cool thoughts. You're snuggled into your cloud very comfortably, and you almost feel like taking a nap."
>Her eyes drooped, influenced by your words.
>You're feeling more sleepy by the second. You just want to snuggle into that cloud of yours and rest. Go ahead. Go to sleep."
>Her head slowly dived down, and her body followed, collapsing in a heap on the ground.
>Two down, four to go.
>Now, what to make Rainbow Dash do?
"Rainbow," you started, still thinking of how you could embarrass her, "can you hear my voice?"
>"Yes."
"Good. What I am about to say, you will heed and obey without question."
>She nods.
"You...will stand up, and believe you're a...cat once I snap my fingers."
>It was still a bit difficult to think of something, so for now, you'd just make her do this.
>Snapping your fingers, the pegasus shot up and stared at you, her eyes widened and swirled.
>Her ears perked, and her head snapped to and fro, searching for something.
>When she decided everything was clear, she sat on the ground, lifted her hind leg over her head, and licked her genitals.
>Classy.
>And also some impressive flexibility.
>Once she finished, she stood up and walked over to you, rubbing up against your legs and trying her best to imitate a purr.
>Which was blowing raspberries.
>"Pbbt, pbbt," went the catpony as she rubbed your legs.
>You broke out in laughter, which frightened her.
>Okay, fun was fun, but you'd have to get back to the market soon enough.
>"Rainbow Dash, when I snap my fingers, you will return to your entranced state."
>Snap.
>She stared at you again.
"Rainbow, you will return to this state when I say the trigger phrase, 'fresh wind'. Until then, you will act normally when I snap my fingers. Oh, but also, you'll caw like a vulture whenever you hear someone say the word, 'this'. Now, wake up."
>Snap.
>She blinks a few times, and rubs her head.
>"Whu...what happened? I think I blacked out for a second there."
"Oh, nothing. You were just on your way to get some bits, remember?"
>"Oh, yeah, thanks for reminding me!" She zips towards her house at lightning speed, and comes back a moment later with bits in her hoof. "Ready to go, Anon?"
>You flash her a smirk.
"Sure am. Also, your house is...okay."
>She huffed. "Whatever, Anon. I'm sure your house is SO much cooler," she said sarcastically.
"Fresh wind."
>She dropped like a log.
"You will also praise me at any given chance. You'll be your normal cocky self around everyone else, but you look up to me. Now, wake up."
>Snap.
>She looks up at you, a gleam in her eye.
>"I bet your house is SO much cooler than mine though, Anon."
>This time there was no sarcasm in her tone.
"You know it, Dash," you tried to answer cooly, but it came off as a bit dorky.
>Dash didn't judge you for it, though.
>Now that your work was done, it was time to head back to Ponyville.
>Arriving at the market, the rest of the elements were waiting for you and Dash.
>"Oh, there you guys are," Twilight greeted upon your arrival. "Kinda took you a while. You're about ten minutes late."
"That's okay though, right?"
>"Uh, I guess? It was still a bit of an inconvenience, though."
>She shuffled uncomfortably, trying to find something else to say.
>"Just know that it's a bit rude to keep ponies waiting, Anonymous," Rarity added. "The same goes for you, Rainbow Dash."
>"Uh, yeah, sorry."
>Yap yap yap was all she said.
>She'd be quiet once you hypnotized her.
>...actually, that was perfect. Rarity can be the next target.
>Call it "Operation: Shut this Bitch Up."
>Or something like that.
>First thing was first, though. You had to find a way to get Rarity alone.
>"Okay, so, let's all meet back her in an hour or so to discuss what we should do next. Is everypony good?" Purplesmart asked the rest of the group.
>They responded with nods or hums of confirmation.
>"What're we waiting for, then? Let's get to shoppin'!" proclaimed Pinkie, bringing out a bag of bits and running off.
>The rest of the ponies agreed, and went their separate ways.
>Because she was your next target, you followed Rarity around, shopping at various stalls with her.
>Some items were exciting, like various pony knickknacks that wouldn't be able to exist in the human world.
>Others were boring gems that only Rarity wanted to look at.
>As you shopped, you started to form something of a plan for when you actually got all the elements under.
>What would come next? Sure, you could make them do funny things, but then what?
>Could you just use this as something to brag about?
>Or could you move further than them?
>Could putting all of Equestria under be a possibility?
>Not that you wanted to conquer the country or anything, but it might be possible.
>You've hypnotized one of the princesses already. If that wasn't proof that you could put anyone under, then you didn't know what was.
>But that was thinking far too ahead.
>For now, there was only one target to focus on.
>"Anon, are you even listening to me?"
"Huh?"
>Rarity groaned, and started again.
>"I said, was there anything here that interested you?"
>The stall was full of old clocks and machinery pieces.
"Uh, no, nothing here looks interesting."
>The shopkeeper looked down, discouraged, but you paid her no mind.
>"Then let's get moving, Anon. I'm sure the rest of the girls are just finishing up as I speak."
>She moves away from the stall, going to the predetermined meet up area.
>If you didn't somehow get her here, it might be a while before another chance arises.
>Quick, think of something!
"Hey, uh, Rarity," you stumble, trying to think of an excuse to pull out your watch.
>"Yes, darling?"
"That uh...that last stall. With the clocks. Was there anything there that looked good?"
>"Whatever are you asking me for? You're the one who said there was nothing interesting there."
"I'm asking for your opinion though, Rarity."
>She thought on the items back at the stall.
>"I suppose there wasn't anything very appealing to the eye, no."
>The pocket watch came out.
"Funny thing, I've actually got this neat pocket watch with me. Wanna take a look at it?"
>Her head turned around to examine the watch, a look of interest held in her eyes.
>"Oh, well that looks more attractive than those dusty old clocks already!"
>She was already interested.
>Now it was time to take her somewhere quiet.
>As she was already mesmerized by the watch, you observed the surroundings, looking for some kind of alley or hut. Just anything.
>There, just a few feet away, was the entrance to an alley.
>While it would look shady, it was necessary to get this job done.
"Hey, Rarity," you tried to get her attention.
>She was admiring the watch's features, glossy-eyed, before she snapped to attention.
>"Oh, I'm sorry Anon. What was it?"
"Did you wanna see where I found this thing?"
>She responded with furious nods, hoping she could get one herself.
You walked in the direction of the alley, with Rarity in tow. "Right over here."
>The broad daylight was suddenly blocked off by the alley walls, providing a large amount of shade.
>You pointed to a random garbage can.
"Right next to this can. I dunno why somebody threw it out, but when I checked and found that it still worked, I took it."
>The fashionista was confused at the "origin story" of the watch.
>"In here, Anon? But, why?"
"Like I said, I dunno. Somebody must have thought it was broken."
>She practically fawned over the miniature clock in your hand.
>"Broken or not, this thing is very appealing. I just don't see how anypony could toss something so fabulous."
>She stared at it again, admiring its features.
>Now was the time, since she was already so into staring at it.
>Your wrist began its swaying pattern yet again, but Rarity didn't seem to notice the watch moving.
>She was the perfect subject, really.
>Soon enough, the watch swung a great amount, so much so that Rarity's head swayed with it.
>You knew she was easy to put under when she did shit like this.
>She never let it out of her sight, though, having already been smitten with its beauty outside the alley.
>So here she was, likely ready to be put under already.
>So why not do it?
>She smiled blissfully as she followed the watch with her eyes.
"Rarity, you are feeling sleepy. Tired. Exhausted. You want to sleep. You want to curl up into your bed."
>"B...ed..."
>She made this too easy.
"Yes, that's right. You're tuckered out after a long day of working and shopping. So go ahead and sleep."
>The white unicorn yawned, and began to curl into a ball on the ground, but still watched the shiny watch.
"Relax, find your happy place, get into your comfort zone and...sleep."
>Her chin hits the ground, and she is asleep.
>You thought she'd put up a better fight than this, honestly.
>Didn't matter now, though. That was three of six.
>As for what she was to do...
"Rarity, heed my words carefully. Are you listening?"
>"Yes."
"Rarity, you will not criticize me for any of my rudeness at all. In fact, if I do anything extremely crude, you will laugh about it and take it as a joke. Also, if someone touches your horn, on accident or on purpose, you will recite any page from your diary. Do you understand?"
>She nods. "Mm...hmm."
"Alright Rarity. When I speak the phrase 'elegant teachings', you will return to this state. Until then, you will wake up, and remember these suggestions when I snap my fingers."
>Snap.
>She lifted her head out of her hooves and looked up at you.
>"Anonymous...what am I doing laying on the ground?"
"You collapsed from exhaustion."
>Your answer was quick, and it left an awkward silence between the two of you.
>"...alright, dear."
>She got up, and shook off some of the dirt from the ground, a disgusted expression on her face.
>"Ugh, I just wish I would have slept more, then. It is NOT worth getting all of this dirt on me just to catch up on sleep. Now, were we going to meet up with the others, Anon?"
>She exits the alley, and you follow.
>There's only two ponies at the designated meetup area: Applejack and Twilight.
>"Rarity, Anon, nice ta see ya again," Applejack greeted.
>"Hey," Twilight followed, "good. Now we've got Pinkie, Fluttershy, and Rainbow to wait for. In the meantime, what'd you get?"
>It was then that you realized that, throughout the whole shopping trip, you had bought nothing.
>This was displayed by your empty hands.
"Uh, nothing, actually."
>Twilight chuckled. "Funny how you wanted to go shopping, but didn't get anything!"
>"Well, least ya'll saved some money," Applejack commented, showing off the various wares and crops stuffed in her saddlebags.
>"You're telling me! These miniature rubies cost a fortune!" Rarity complained, waving around a few flashy gems.
>Twilight ooed, "Are those going to be put in a dress?" She got closer to Rarity, but accidentally touched horns with her.
>Rarity's expression became blank. "Monday: Today was a successful day for dressmaking! After looking over my designs yet again, I can say with utmost confidence that these will be a hit! In other news, I may have finally found a solution to my restroom problems. I talked to Zecora today, who swore to keep my 'issue', a secret, and she told me she would make a tonic to cleanse my insides and make me feel all better! All in all, a fine day, if I do say so myself. Hyphen, Rarity."
>Applejack and Twilight stared at the marshmallow pony, dumbfounded.
>"Uh, you alright, sugarcube?"
>Rarity shook her head, and regained her composure.
>"I'm sorry...did I just say something?"
>This further confused her two friends.
>You, on the other hand, were trying your best to stifle your laughter.
>"Uh...you talked 'bout dressmakin' and Zecora helping ya'll with some issues."
>Rarity's eyes went wide, and you could hear her mumble something about her diary.
>"I, uh...disregard that! It was a...a joke! Yes, that's it. A joke."
>Iwasmerelypretending.png.
>"Oh. well, I didn't really get it, then. Mind explaining the punchline?" the purple alicorn asked, curious.
>"Oh nonono, it was a bad joke anyways. I really MUST practice, heh heh," the unicorn finished, her eyes darting from side to side.
>Applejack didn't look convinced, but didn't question further.
>The arrival of Pinkie, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash ended the conversation.
>"Man, I got some great stuff today! With all these papers and pencils, I bet I could sketch out over a hundred new tricks!"
>Rainbow was excited.
>"You're telling me! I've got tons of new party supplies and gizmos to work into pranks and parties!"
>All present look to Fluttershy for her spoils.
>"O-oh, I just got a few things for the animals back home."
>"Well," started Twilight, "I'd say this-"
>"CAW, CAW!" went Rainbow Dash, who immediately covered her mouth with her hooves.
>Truly, seeing your work first hand was glorious.
>"I-I don't know why I did that!" Rainbow stuttered.
>Twilight gave Rainbow an irate look before continuing.
>"Anyways, it was a good shopping spree, but now I think it's time to relax. Anypony up for a trip to the spa?"
>As if it wasn't already easy enough to hypnotize these ponies (with proper planning, of course), now the next destination would be a place of relaxation.
>Maybe you could try put the other three under there?
>It was worth a shot.
>"Agh, the spa? I think I'll pass. I'll see you guys later," said Rainbow, who opened up her wings to fly away.
"Before you go," you said to the blue pegasus, "what do you think of this?"
>"CAW, CAW!"
>While you grinned, she closed her mouth again and quickly took to the sky, embarrassed.
>"That was odd," commented Fluttershy, her hoof on her bottom lip.
>"Maybe Dashie's flying too much, and she thinks she's a bird now!" Pinkie proclaimed, cheery.
>Applejack laughed a little. "Ah think yer on ta somethin', Pinkie."
>"You really think so? I mean, I know I'm full of crazy ideas, but I'm kinda starting to think this crazy idea might actually be a crazy FACT!"
>"Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves, Pinkie," Twilight told her.
>"I hate to interrupt," Rarity said, "but weren't we going to the spa?"
"Yeah, we were, actually," you tell the rest, eager to try out hypnosis on your next three targets.
>You're the first to deviate from the group, and the rest of the ponies follow.
"Since I didn't spend anything on the market, I figure I can pay for the spa treatment. How's that sound?"
>The ponies all voice unanimous agreement.
>This was the perfect setup.
>The next part of the plan was to find a way to isolate the targets individually so you could put them under.
>That part, however, would come once you reached the spa.
 
>Be Princess Cadance.
>Having recovered from Anon's little hypnosis prank, you decided you should write something to Twilight to warn her and her friends to be wary around him.
>Having reached your chambers in the Crystal Castle, you grab a piece of parchment and a quill, and write out a letter to Twilight.
>You make note of his (admittedly pretty) pocket watch, and warn her to not look at it under any circumstances, ESPECIALLY if he asked her to.
>You also explain that he WILL mess with her head if given the chance, as he had done to you earlier.
>The letter is finished, and you send it to Spike via a spell, and desperately hope for either a reply, or at the very least, that he gets it to Twilight.
 
>Be Spike.
>While Twilight was out with her friends, you decided to stay home and finish up a couple chores.
>And there were also those comic books to finish up...
>While you dusted a couple parts of the library, you felt a fire in your belly.
>You let out a quick belch of fire, and found that a scroll had formed from the flames.
>Picking it up, you unroll the parchment and read the message.
>Basically, Anon has learned something called "hypnosis", and is now trying to use it on Twilight and her friends!
>This was bad.
>Somehow.
>Rolling the message back up, you toss your duster and head for the library door.
"Oh no," you say to yourself as you come to a realization. "I don't know where Twilight is!"
>Thinking quickly, you rush outside and decide that the best thing to do would be to ask around for Twilight's location.