「MMMM」: Pinkie's Story /// Chapter II: Pinkie vs Pony Joe(?)

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"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...

>Donut Joe's the first one to walk up, an annoyed glare being the most noticeable feature
>"Oi, Pinko. What the fudge did you just say about my food? You think you're the next best baker? I put hours into my 「Donutopia」 and then you walk in and say that? You think you're funny?"
>Donut Joe stomps on the floor, 「MMMM」 wobbling like mad and giving you the shakes
>You're more than angry at the stallion priding himself in front of you, you're fucking pissed at HIM of all people messing with your dessert
>Who does he think he is? A professional baker?
>Oh wait
>Regardless, a smile on your face is forced as you slowly break out of your Pinkie Pose
"Well, my special talent IS to make people laugh, after all. I'm the best comedian around!"
>"Yeah, good for you. Good jokes don't mean good bakin', unless that cake IS the joke. In that case, I'm bustin' a gut laughing!"
>Rainbow Dash darts in front of you, just as mad as you are at the man's remarks
>"Lay off of her, Joe. It's not cool to fight someone before the competition even starts! You gotta cross the line somewhere!"
>"Yeah? I don't care, she's not gonna walk in the competition and win with that attitude!"
>"And you won't either, with or without her attitude!"
>"Issat a challenge? Why, I'd beat Pinko in anything! A bake sale, chess... Even a fight! Can't fight a mare, of course, but I'm just saying."
"Is that a challenge? Good bakin' doesn't mean good fightin'."
>You dropped the smile long ago when Joe made that comment about the cake
>No one, and you mean NO ONE, can diss the Cakes' cooking while you're around

>Donut Joe shoves Rainbow Dash away with some sort of weird strength, her being thrown away like a ragdoll
>This feeling...
>It's like 「PPP」's, except much more strong
>Could it be that this pony has a special ability too?
>All of your friends huddle around Rainbow Dash, Twilight making sure that she's alright
>"Donut Joe, this has gone on too far! I think the train's going to start soon, so let's settle down."
"No, no, I can handle him. He's friendly, sure, but when it comes to competition, he's always like this."
>"Pinkie? What's the matter? You're not going to fight him, are you? What if the desserts are—?"
"They won't be. Trust me. I got a bit of Pinkie magic, you know!"
>As you smile at the resident bookworm, the train whistles and begins to move
>The girls, Gustave, and Muila quickly and quietly excuse themselves, uncomfortable by the sudden change of mood in the air
>Only Twilight remains as she watches to make sure no one gets hurt
>"Come on, everypony! Can't we just get along? All of us are tired, and, and—!"
>"Can it, smartypants! I don't like gettin' rowdy, but you don't walk up here and insult my cooking!"
>That settles it
"Now that's it, bucko."
>One hoof forward, a furious stare burning through Donut Joe as 「PPP」 materialises near you
"I don't like hurting people, just like you. I'm a kind mare! I like to make people laugh!"
>Another hoof forward
"But as soon as you insult MY friends—"
>Another hoof forward, glare intensifying
"That's when Pinkie's no more missus nice mare!"

>You look him dead in the eye, getting ready to strike
"Let me ask you a question, Joe. What the FUDGE did you just say about my friends?"
>The smug fucker smiles, turning around and kicking you straight back to the wall, almost tipping over the moving carraige
>Twilight levitates the cake away, making extra care to not have it fall over
>"Don't you think you're taking this a bit too seriously, Pinkie? I mean, this IS a competition after all."
"Oh, now you're PUSHING IT!"
>Falling into the wall with 「PPP」's help, you appear behind Donut Joe and tackle him, almost crashing into 「Donutopia」
>You wish Twilight didn't levitate it away, you'd get to hit the donuts
>Joe thrashes around, headbutting you up to the ceiling using his super strength
>"Oh, Celestia, you're tougher than you look. What was that trick you pulled back there?"
"None of your business! Apologise for everything and I won't hurt you... as much."
>"No, my pride can't allow for any mistakes. 「Pride and Joy」!"
>What the hell?
>The way he said it was somewhat familiar
>The carriage rocks as he jumps towards you
>SHIT, THAT'S RIGHT, YOU'RE STILL ON THE CEILING
"「PPP」!"
>Once again falling through the ceiling, you end up on top of the carriage, train blaring full speed ahead
"Well, ain't THIS just a pickle? Twilight's going to be so mad..."

>Joe bursts through the ceiling, a bronze peculiar-looking creature appearing right before he lands on the ground
"That... What was that? What are you, and what did you do to Pony Joe?"
>"I AM Pony Joe, Pinko. I just want to know what gives YOU the idea to walk into the competition and claim it as your own!"
>Speeding towards you, he holds you high with a vice grip, the smoke getting in your eyes
>Is he trying to blind you?
>"Now, I'll just throw you off the train and then I'll win the contest. How does that sound?"
>With a smirk, you just grab his hands and shift the centre of gravity backwards
>Despite being blinded, you know that you can just fall through the ceiling like you did before
>And you did
>Landing with a hard THUD on the ground, you groan and pick yourself up
>Twilight is absolutely terrified, attempting to fix up the whole while rambling about how none of this should be possible
>You weakly walk towards her, laughing everything off and ignoring the fact that your hooves hurt
"Don't worry, Twi. It's a spar, not a brawl! I'll pay off the damages in the morning! It'll be out of our hair—"
>And then Donut Joe breaks through the floor and lands on the ground with a hard THUD
>Twilight faints, not even trying to repair the hole
>You look back with a groan, thoroughly annoyed at the caramel-coloured stallion's antics
"Can you just drop it already? I need to get the plot moving, and you're not helping!"
>You cover your mouth, quickly erasing the words you just said with 「PPP」
"I mean, uh, you're really getting on my nerves! Give up now before we get serious!"
>No response, just a quick grunt, looking up before melting
>Wait, what?
"What the—? What are you? I knew something was up! Wait!"

>The liquid-like substance moves to the side of the room, before slowly coming together to form a moose
>A chocolate-looking moose
>Something is up, you clearly felt some sort of presence back there
>If THAT isn't Pony Joe, where is Pony Joe?
>You look towards the sleeping cabins, hoping to hear Pony Joe's voice to assure you it was only a prank
>Twilight groggily wakes up, looking towards you with tired eyes and a heavy voice
>"Pinkie? What... What happened?"
>Sighing, you nudge her to get to the sleeping cabins while you follow her to make sure Pony Joe is even here
"I don't know, Twilight. Let's just get some sleep. I'll stay out here and guard the cakes just in case!"
>You hear snoring
>Twilight's knocked out cold
>You giggle and put her into bed, nuzzling her before going out to check Pony Joe's cabin
>You put your ear to the door, and hear...
>Snoring?
>Pony Joe was here the whole time? But how did that happen?
>Something's up, but you can't place your hoof on what
>You'll have to find out in the morning...
>Right after you begin guarding the cake, of course!
>After an event like that, you have to protect EVERYONE'S goods just in case that... THING comes back to destroy everything!

>One thing's for sure, though
>This train ride just got a bit more dangerous, especially with Twilight and that moose seeing 「Party Party Party」
>Is Pony Joe real, or is this the result of some sort of wibbly -wobbly timey-wimey stuff?
>You doze off while thinking about it, not noticing the bronze moose lurking towards Pony Joe's sleeping cabin...