I looked over at Cinders, and nodded "Of course we do, I packed a lot of sweets before we left." Before she'd really replied to what I'd said, Strawberry was bringing us over to meet her friend, Horseshoe. After we'd been introduced I shook his hoof "Nice to meet you, and I would like another shake, they were delicious. Mind if I try chocolate this time?" I added, looking up at the menu. There were so many flavors it felt like It'd take a whole week just to try them all. Besides that I was bursting with curiosity, this little town was nice and enjoyable and I couldn't help but wonder who else we'd meet here.

I nodded once Strawberry introduced us to him. "Hi," I greeted.

"Y'all want another shake?"

Strawberry turned towards us. "Do you, guys?"

"YES!" I yelled, all too excitedly. Almost everypony looked at me, and I quickly ducked my head.

Maybe not so loud, next time, Cinders... geez!

"I mean, uh, no thanks." The others looked at me. "I told you, I don't need one. I kinda wanna build up more muscle than fat for the trip, you know?" I smiled sheepishly, sliding out the door as I put some bits on the counter.

"Have a tip for your service, and have a nice day."

We headed back on the road after I introduced the girls to Horseshoe, "We need a place to sleep it's almost night." I went and asked around about an inn, everyone pretty much just shrugged or said "Sorry, can't help ya." I asked this young mare at the market, "Pardon me, ma'am! Do you know anything about an inn?" The young mare nodded and motioned us to follow her. We followed her to this big building called THE LUXURY LOUNGE INNS, "This is the local inn. Enjoy your stay!." We went in and greeted the stallion at the counter, "One three bed room please." I said while I searched my saddlebag for my bit purse, "Seven bits please." What?! Seven bits!! This place is expensive. Then again the most bits I've spent at one time is four so. I pulled out my bit purse and payed the stallion, "Room 207." He handed us our room key and we headed upstairs. I unlocked the door and went inside, "WOAH!" The place was huge! No wonder it was seven bits. I jumped onto the bed with the most comfortable looking blankets and said, "I call this one!"

"Aww no fair" I said, setting my stuff down on the bed near the door. Shaking my head, I noticed a small kitchen and decided it was time to make lunch. "Cinders why don't you take a shower while Strawberry and I cook some food, when you come out we'll eat." I told her, pulling out some of the food stores I'd packed, placing them on the counter I decided on making some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, always easy to make and always delicious. I set about putting plates down and spreading the peanut butter and jelly on the bread slices. "If you guys don't want your pb'n'j, I'll have it."

"Can't wait," I said, smiling as I bounded into the luxurious shower.
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When I walked out, a huge gust of hot, steamy air blew out. I shivered. "Whew, it's cold out here," I said to myself, walking over to where the kitchen is. Hmm, I wonder what they made for dinner... Hope it's something like steak. Or something really delicious!

I checked the clock. 8:00! Yikes, almost an hour! Geez, I didn't realize how long I took in there...

"Hey, guys," I said, poking my head through the doorway, "I'm done taking a shower!"

Cinders poked her head through the doorway to the kitchen, "I'm done taking a shower!" "Great!" I said as I turned around. I poured a little bit of salt into my pasta, "Pasta's almost ready." I stirred a little bit and breathed in the steamy air coming out of it, "If you don't want pasta we also have pb'n'js." I lifted my fork and took a noodle to see if it was ready, "Mmmh! I do say I'm quite the cook!" little did I know I left the oven on after I decided to do pasta instead of lasagna, "BEEP BEEP BEEP" I heard the oven say, I turned to switch it off and banged my head on the oven handle "Oooow..." I said to myself as I pretended to smile and laugh it off. I turned off the oven and dished out pasta, "sluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurp" I ate my pasta anaware of how loud I was. I went to grab some water from the mini fridge and saw heaven in a plastic cup... Pudding.

I ate my sandwich and pasta, laughing at Strawberry's antics. I saw her stop and stare at the mini fridge and asked "What'cha starin' at?" I got up and headed to the sink, washing my dishes and putting them back in the bag I'd taken them out of. So far the journey had been fun, and I was hoping that we could go out into the town tomorrow and meet the people, and visit the stores in the area. After all this was supposed to be an adventure right? You gotta explore on adventures, otherwise it's boring and nothing happens. Taking a sip of my water, I sat on my bed, stretching my legs and free arm. I was starting to get pretty tired...

Mm, that pasta was awesome!

Washing and putting away the dishes Ari had brought along the way, I trotted over to my bed and pulled out my diary and pen. Staring at the blank pages, I frowned. How would I put today in my words?

4/23/XX
XX:41

Dear Diary,

What a long day we had. You have no idea how many hills we went over! While I pull the wagon! And near the end, then Strawberry pulls out a helpful device. Reeaaaal nice of ya, mate.
Anyways, we went to this milkshake place and met a stallion named Horseshoe. Really thick south accent. Nice pony, though. Embarrassed myself over there, whew, was that embarrassing!
Wonder if we'll stop by again...
And now we're here, in this luxury inn-thingy. 7 bits! Too much, in my opinion. Worthwhile, though.
Strawberry and Ari made us some spagetti (is that how you spell it??) and some pb&j. Tasted great.

Man, I'm pretty worn out.

~ Cinders

I yawned, rubbing my eyes. "Guys, I'm gonna go to bed! Don't make too much noise, okay?"

Without waiting for a reply, I slid down into the covers and shut my eyes.

Cinders went to bed and I grabbed a cup of pudding from the mini fridge, "Gotta hide these." I said to myself. I took all the puddings and slipped them into my cool-concealing bag. I slipped outside to but the bag at the bottom of the wagon, "Brrr!" It was coooold out there. I suddenly saw a small silhouette with large ears poke out behind the corner, "Who... Wh-who's there?!" I said obviously very frightened. Suddenly the silhouette jumped out infront of me, "EEEEEEEEE!" I shouted as it hopped along. It was a bunny. A bunny? Seriously? "Oh uh, hi cute fella..." Except he wasn't very 'cute' his ear looked like it had a bite out of it and he was just in very bad condition, "You poor thing. You don't look so good." I gave it a carrot from my bag, "It's all I can do right now..." Then it suddenly burst off knocking me on my flank, "Ouch..."

Strawberry hadn't responded to my question so I just shrugged and took a shower, enjoying the steamy warmth I decided I'd switch to a bubble bath. So, reaching for one of the complementary bubble bath soaps provided by the inn, I poured some in the water and turned on the bath spout and relaxed in the soapy, warm water. I swear it felt amazing, I couldn't help but sing a bit to myself and decide that for my next painting it'd be somepony playing with bubbles on a beach during a hot summer day. Yep, there were going to be LOTS of bubbles. I giggled, making my self a bubble beard and hat, saying quietly to myself

"I'm santa clause, hohoho"

I yawned and opened my eyes, stretching out. "Ahhhh... the mattress was so comfy! I slept like a log," I said to myself quietly. The others were still sleeping, since they went to sleep (probably) way after me. Have to respect them.

I slid off my bed and trotted over to the restroom to get my day started.

"AAAAAGH!"

I raced out the door, slamming the door shut. Arietta sprang up from her bed and ran towards me. "What?!" she asked, before stopping short with Strawberry close behind.

"Oof!"

Panic rose to my chest. "What's going on? What's happened to me?! I'm not a pony anymore!" Strawberry began to splutter and quickly joined in with me before Ari yelled at us to be quiet.

"Calm down!" she shouted. "Now, before we jump to conclusions... Any ideas how we became humans?"

"Aliens!" Strawberry piped up. We stared at her, and she shrugged. "Hey, she said give ideas."

Ari rolled her eyes. "I mean logical ideas, Strawberry..."

I stared at my new "hooves" and frowned. "I hope it's only temporary... I'm gonna go take a shower so I can relieve myself from this panic..."

I wobbled into the corner and rocked back and forth "Wha- what is... I- I ju- I just do- I don't know!" Then it struck me, "It's karma..." I breathed to myself. I couldn't cope. I suddenly got on my uh, 'hands' and 'knees' and made fists so it would be like hooves, "Eheeheheheh HEE HEE!" Wait a minute... If we're human...! I rushed downstairs and tripped, suddenly I was bouncing my way down. Yes!! Everyone was human! I suddenly thought "Horseshoe!" I dashed out the inn and ran as fast as I could to Milkyway's Milkshakes, "HORSESHOE!!!" I screamed very loudly, everypony, er... Body looked at me, "Oh, uh, howdy young'n!" There he was! He was human like the rest of us, " Horseshoe help! I don't know how but we've all turned human! I thought it was just a myth! I-" I noticed Horseshoe was looking at me like I just got run over by ten trucks at the same time "What in the world are you on about young'n!!! Suddenly humans shock'n?!" I was stunned, Suddenly I... I just... "AAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!" I burst out the door like a cartoon character.

I stood in front of our room's bathroom mirror, brushing my hair. I paused, flashing a quick smile at my reflection while I stretched, yawning widely. I looked at myself and poked my nose with my hoof, laughing. "I would make the best santa clause ever." I stated, proudly walking out of the bathroom to put my brush away and go to sleep. When I turned around to the beds I inhaled sharply. Strawberry and Cinders had bundled themselves in blankets while they slept, making it look like they'd made little pony cocoons and their mouths were in little pouts, it was adorable. I let out a quiet "Awwww", hoping I didn't wake them up.

How cute, well I decided I should head to bed myself, and so I curled up on my poofy mattress, and pulled a blanket over my shoulders. "Good night guys, sleep tight. Don't let the bedbugs bite."

"Ack!"

I sat up in my bed, panting.

Was that a dream? Body check! Tail, yes. Mane, yes. Hooves? Yeah. Whew, at least it was just a nightmare... I looked around. Mm, everyone seems to be alright. I tiptoed to the bathroom to refresh myself from the sleep. When I came back out, I plopped myself onto the mattress and began to write.

4/24/XX
XX:25

Dear Diary,

I had the weirdest dream last night. I became a person, and it was extremely freaky... So, everyone basically became a human, and everything was insane. Apparently Strawberry came bursting in and said something about it being a norm in the dream... So, so, so weird...
Ah, whatever... A good morning routine always starts off with good hygiene! And breakfast. That matters, too.

~ Cinders

I crept to the kitchen and began to look through our food stock.

Jelly toast? Nah...
Cereal? ... Nope.
... Man, I'd go for some pancakes, but I can't cook. Don't want to burn down the place like Peppermint Ash, either.

After I ran out screaming I was hit by a tree I was sure wasn't there before, "EHFUIIHFIUGUDHSIUGHIUDGHIUG" I started talking complete nonsense and rolled on the floor like a fish out of water. The room started spinning so I shut my eyes. When I opened them again, everything was black, "Retuuuurn to your true fooooorm" I heard a weird groan say. I shot down falling faster than the speed of light, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! I burst up from my bed, "AAH!" I screamed, "Oh thank Celestia! It was only a dream!" I remembered the part where the groan tolled me to 'return to my true form', "Or was it?!" I got out of bed and trotted over to the girls, "Girls I had the craziest dream! We where all human! And so was everyone else! I went to talk to Horseshoe, but he acted like we'd been people our entire lives!" My tummy suddenly started growling, "Who's up for french toast?"

I jolted awake, hearing Strawberry scream and then say something about french toast. I stumbled out of bed saying loudly "What what what's happening who's hurt is there a robber? And what's this about french toast?!" My hoof rammed into the side of a table and I yelped, falling on my haunch and rocking back and forth, holding the injured hoof.
"Ow ow ow ow owwwww"

"Hey, Ari, you okay?" I called from the kitchen.

I trotted towards the other two, who were by the bed. "And, weird, I had the same dream except in my own perspective! Also, I'm totally up for some french toast." I shrugged. "I mean, none of you guys were awake, so, I was looking through the kitchen but there wasn't anything to eat." I paused. "Well, that I wanted, anyhow. I could've cooked, but I didn't want to burn down the hotel with the food!"

Grinning, I went back into the kitchen.