「MMMM」: Pinkie's Story /// Chapter I: The Bakers' Delights

"All right, everypony, we're in the home stretch here!"
>"Oh, Celestia, please tell me it won't fall over even with everypony's help!"
>"Oh, no, no, no, is it going to fall over?"
>"Rainbow Dash, I swear, you better not screw this up—!"
>If it's not indicated yet by your rapid thoughts, you're terrified
>Mr. Cake is having a sheer heart attack at how wobbly the cake's getting
>You'd have one too if it weren't for the fact that you have this under control due to your special ability
>You're right next to the train, and you glance at Mr. and Mrs. Cake to assure them you have this all under control
"See, Mr. and Mrs. Cake? I got it here without a hitch!"
>Opening the door, you smile with complete confidence that everything's a smooth sail from this point on
>Then you notice that the cake is far too large for the door
>It was at this moment that you knew you fucked up
"Now all we have to do is get it... in?"
>Mr. Cake fainted. Just how are you going to get the 「Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness」 in now?

>You are Pinkie Pie
>You are the loyal baker to Mr. and Mrs. Cake
>And the three of you had just finished baking a cake that's going to go into a super-duper important competition
>You'd like to call it the 「Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness」
>Or, well, 「MMMM」
>「M4」?
>Anyway, as the name describes, it's really really REALLY good, and no doubt tastes like an edible party
>You're not going to brag, but all of that cake you personally tasted, and by Celestia's mane, it was GODLIKE
>(You won't tell anyone, but you almost threw up when you tasted the mangoes)
>But that'll all be jeopardised if the cake falls RIGHT as you manage to get it in
"Oh, I guess it wouldn't hurt to use it, right? 「PPP」..."
>Through inexplicable "luck" and "magic", the cake manages to fit in the door and land right on the table
>But you and only a few others know what's really happening

"Thank you all for helping me get the cake safely on the dessert car. I really appreciate it."
>"No, no, no! Thank you for inviting us all to go with you to Canterlot for the National Dessert Competition."
>Twilight smiles, as Rarity looks ever so posh with those GLAMOROUS EYEBROWS and that PERFECT EYESHADOW
>You chastise yourself as you think that, but something looks off about her eyes
>Her eyelashes look weird
>Maybe they're fake?
>No, that's not true, Rarity's got natural beauty
>You're almost jealous of her, but then you remember that Rarity's probably jealous of you for a few things too
>Wait, what's Applejack doing?
>"Phooey on the festivities! Ah can't wait to try all those tasty treats!"
>You're not touching that you silly Earth pony you
>You slap her hoof away before she can ruin the 「Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness」 any more than she probably could
>You shudder to think where those hooves could have been
"No touching, Applejack. We don't want the 「Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness」 to get DEFILED, ri~~~~~~~ght?"
>Applejack shamefully nods, her honesty getting the better of her as she apologises
>"It just looks so GOOD, Pinkie. Come to think of it, what's innit, anyway?"
"Well, I'm glad you asked, Applejack! Allow me to show you the wonders of the 「Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness」!"
>Jumping up next to the table (and almost pushing it off with your tail), you turn around and motion towards the cake
"Well, all that rich creamy goodness of the marzipan, combined with the tart tanginess of the mascarpone, blended perfectly with the smooth, silky sweetness of the meringue is what's in it, of course! That's why I call the 「Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness」 the 「MMMM」! It looks good, right?"
>All of your friends nod in agreement, humming one single word in response
>"MMMM!"

"Exactly. It's the most delicious delectable delightful de-lovely cake in Equestria, and it's sure to win first prize!"
>"Not zo fast, you pitiful pink pony! Do you really zink that you have a fleeting chance against me?"
>Turning your head, you look and find a Griffin, holding a spotlight while pointing it at at his desserts
>Unwelcome memories of Gilda resurface, but you suppress them as you smile knowingly at the opposition
"Oh, really? And what exactly could YOU bring to the table, apart from the 「MMMM」? Nothing!"
>"Hon hon hon! Iz zat what you really think? Your 「MMMM」 can stand against my, Gustave's le Grand's exceptionally 「Exquisite Éclairs」?"
>「E3」?
>No, that sounds like a stupid name for something
>You smirk, leaning against the cake (using 「PPP」's special ability to leave no mark on it)
"Those look really good, but our cake looks double good! Quality over quantity, right?"
>The griffin laughs in French as he sets his down on a table seperate from the 「MMMM」
>"They will undoubtedly strike down all ze competition, winning first prize and crowning me le champion. You won't even get third!"
>"Yeah, right, le Grand. Might as well drop out now if you've got an attitude like that."
>Donut Joe? From Canterlot? Why did he come here when his shop is in Canterlot, where the competition is in the first place?
>Despite your questioning, Twilight asks a question you were busy wondering
>"Donut Joe! What are you doing here in Ponyville?"

>Smiling, Donut Joe wheels in what looks to be an entire city made out of donuts and sets it to the side
>Your mouth waters at the sight of the delectable display, but you slap yourself and glare at the donut pony
>"Just picking up the final ingredient to The Big Donut. Ya see these sprinkles? They're good. Great. Awesome. Outstandin'. Amazing!"
>Donut Joe produces a container of super special-looking sprinkles from inside his apron, sprinkling a few onto his donut city
>"This... is my masterpiece. It's 「The Donut That Never Sleeps」 I'd like to call it 「Donutopia」! Has a nice name to it, don't you think? Check this out!"
>The stallion zips and quickly snatches the spotlight from Gustave, pointing it at the metropolis
>It flashes reds and blues and yellows and purples, almost outshining the 「MMMM」
>It makes you angry in ways you can't describe
>"Once I get the first prize, business will skyrocket! Be completely honest here. Can't ya see Donut Joe's Donut Shop being a landmark on Canterlot?"
>No, you can't, because YOUR contest entry outshines everyone's here
"Hehehe, well, I can see you getting second place if that's any consolation! Leave the baking to the experts, big guy."
>Joe's face flashes with annoyance before he takes one step towards you
>"Now, listen here, Pinko, I've got one chance to get this right. That cake of yours? Child's play. Try making a city out of it like me and my donuts! I'm going to win, or my name ain't Donut Joe!"

>"Please, please. When the judges see my amazing creation, all of you will be left in the dust."
>A chocolate moose is wheeled in, staring you straight in the eyes
>It kind of creeps you out, but you laugh and point at it anyway
"Heya! What's your name?"
>A mule pops by its side, smiling wistfully at the inquiry
>"Mulia Mild. All I want is to win this so I can put another achievement to my name. This is my creation! 「Chocolate Mousse Moose」!"
>Gustave laughs, rudely cutting through the old mule's speech
>"That isn't close to comparing with my 「Exquisite Éclairs」. If this is the competition I'm dealing with, you may as well give up now!"
>Joe butts in, nudging him in the ribs with a scoff
>"Compared to 「Donutopia」? Please, you're not even close to my level. Don't you know how rude it is to make claims when you can't put money where your mouth is?"
"Well, I can!"
>Stomping on the table (and nearly pushing off the cake, giving Twilight a heart attack), you motion towards the cake with a confident, shit-eating smirk
"Unlike you, I, Pinkie Pie, have full confidence that the 「Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness」 will outshine, outdo, and outlast any of your desserts! Do you seriously think you can beat Pinkamena Diane Pie?"
>The tension in the air is almost palpable, you've definitely struck a nerve with everyone in the room
>Slowly, you can feel 「PPP」's presence, getting ready to defend you when needed
>Who knew that the 「MMMM」 could cause so much trouble?
>Striking a pose, you brace yourself for a possible battle up ahead
>ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ ゴ...