We fade into an exotic jungle area which was at the base of a large volcano while thunder and lightning roared through the skies above. A lone cloaked figure slowly walked up to it and stood as the wind blew their hood off revealing them to be an adult man who held an evil smirk.

Stalwart Stallion: ** It is almost time. Once I have all three relics, no one will be able to stop me, and Marapore will fall! For I am Stalwart Stallion—!

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

He was interrupted as the camera zooms out to reveal that he's part of a movie set as you, along with your girlfriends and Canter Zoom, were watching the whole thing.

Canter Zoom: Ugh! Cut!

Rainbow Dash: Sorry. But at this point in the story, Stalwart Stallion would be known as Mojo.

You all gave her a deadpan glare.

Rainbow Dash: What? You think he wants Daring Do fans to call him out for making a mistake like that?

(Y/N): It'll be fine, Dashie. Besides, I'm sure we can leave the criticisms up to Cinemare Sins once the movie has been released. And what happened to not interrupting during filming?

Rainbow Dash: Uh, hehe... sorry, Y/N.

You facepalmed in response as you turned to Canter Zoom.

(Y/N): I told you this was gonna happen.

Canter Zoom: ** It's fine, Y/N. Let's just go again. ** And this time, say "Mojo" instead of "Stalwart Stallion", 'kay? And action!

He directed his actor before someone used a clapper. Moments later, you, your girlfriends, and Canter Zoom were walking through the studio.

Rainbow Dash: I can't believe we're really here!

Sci-Twi: Thank you so much for letting us come, Mr. Zoom.

Sunset Shimmer: We promise we won't get in the way. Again.

She glared at Rainbow Dash who laughed nervously.

Canter Zoom: As a fellow Camp Everfree alum, I was more than happy to afford the students who helped save it the chance to visit the set of our little film.

Rainbow Dash: Eh-heh! Little? This is Daring Do we're talking about! This movie is gonna be huge!

(Y/N): Is there no end to your enthusiasm, Dashie?

Rainbow Dash: Not in a million years, babe.

Canter Zoom: Well, that's perfect for motivating us to finish the movie. It's unfortunate that Shadow couldn't make it, though.

(Y/N): It is. The student governor has a busy schedule but I'll tell him about it when we get back.

One of Canter's P.A. came up to him and whispered to him.

P.A.: Uh, there's a problem in wardrobe. They can't find the costume Daring Do is supposed to wear in the nightclub scene.

Canter facepalmed to that.

Canter Zoom: If we're ever able to finish it, it will be. If you'll excuse me.

He excused himself before leaving with the P.A.

Sci-Twi: According to our visitor schedules, they won't start shooting the next scene for a while, which means we have time to—

Rarity: Get my picture taken with Chestnut Magnifico, the actress playing Daring Do!

Fluttershy: And ask her to sign my petition to bring more bird feeders to Canterlot High!

You all looked at her curiously.

Fluttershy: Well, Chestnut Magnifico is an avid supporter of a foundation that helps build homes for animals in need.

(Y/N): Huh, I never would have pegged her as a supporter.

Sci-Twi: Oh, okay. But I was thinking that we could—

Sunset Shimmer: Check out all the sets?

Applejack: I'd sure like to get a closer look at that volcano.

Sci-Twi: Actually, I thought we'd—

Spike: Find the buffet!

Pinkie Pie: And the cupcake fountain!

Rainbow Dash: I don't know what a cupcake fountain is, but I'm pretty sure they don't have one.

Pinkie Pie: Of course they do. I read it in my 100 Things You Didn't Know About This Movie Studio: Insider's Tour Guide.

(Y/N): That's oddly specific and I'm questioning if that's meant for you or Sci-Twi.

Applejack: Is the number-one thing we didn't know that the guy who founded this studio was an eccentric oddball with a sweet tooth?

Pinkie looked through her guide before her eyes widened.

Pinkie Pie: Oh! Yes!

Sci-Twi: I guess we're splitting up?

You all voiced your agreement. She sighed a bit before turning to you and Rainbow Dash.

Sci-Twi: I don't suppose you two want to—

Rainbow Dash: Check out the props that A. K. Yearling designed specially for the movie?

(Y/N): ** I wonder if they'll let us HOLD them!

Sci-Twi: You guys read my mind!

We transition to Fluttershy and Rarity as they were outside Chestnut Magnifico's trailer door.

Fluttershy: Maybe we shouldn't bother her when she's in her trailer.

Rarity: Darling, please. Actresses love interacting with their fans.

Suddenly, the trailer door flung open revealing a rather peeved Chestnut Magnifico as she was on the phone with someone. She had light tangelo skin, dark mulberry eyes, and pale, light grayish olive hair with rose colored streaks.

Rarity: Oh, Miss Magnifico! I—

Chestnut Magnifico: Ugh! I don't care if I'm under contract! This is a joke, and I want this thing shut down! Do you hear me?!

She hung up and stormed off in a huff leaving Rarity and Fluttershy confused.

Rarity:* * She probably just didn't see us.

We then cut to Sunset and Applejack as they were checking out the main set.

Applejack: Hmm. Wonder how long it takes to build somethin' like this.

Sunset Shimmer: Several weeks, I'd bet.

Applejack: They sure do go all out makin' it look like the real deal, huh?

Sunset then stepped on something that made a slight crackle sound as she looked down and picked up a candy bar wrapper.

Sunset Shimmer: Though I don't think the rainforest is known for its... Bon Mot peanut butter praline crunch bars.

Applejack: Better pocket that. Wouldn't want it ruinin' the shot.

Sunset does just that. Meanwhile, you, Sci-Twi, and Rainbow were checking out another set while looking for the relics that were to be used in the movie. You looked around some more until your eyes landed on the relics and the three of you ran over to them.

Rainbow Dash: ** Wow! These are the three Altoriosa Relics!

Sci-Twi: The Staff!

Rainbow Dash: The Sword!

(Y/N): And the Arrow of Altoriosa! They're all here!

???: I see you're a man of culture, Y/N.

You heard someone say as you spun around and were met with the girl you met before at Camp Everfree.

(Y/N): Oh, it's you. Juniper Montage, was it?

Juniper Montage: Yup, I'm Juniper Montage alright, Canter the director's niece. What do you think?

Rainbow Dash: They're awesome!

Juniper Montage: A. K. Yearling is very hands-on when it comes to the sets and props for the movie.

Sci-Twi: Have you met her?

Juniper Montage: Just once when she came to check out the relics. I did get her to sign a copy of the latest Daring Do book, though. **

(Y/N): So, I believe that when we first met, you said that you worked with your uncle. What do you do around here?

Juniper Montage: Mostly, I bring my uncle coffee and help get everything ready for shooting. I've been on the set for all the movies he's shot here. Pretty much know every inch of this place like the back of my hand. ** I tried to convince him to cast me as Daring Do, but... ** he really didn't go for that. ** Hey! Have you guys seen the set for Caballeron's secret lair?

(Y/N): ** Huh, that was... kinda odd.

Rainbow gasped at Juniper's question.

Juniper Montage: They usually lock the door to that set, but I've got keys that open just about every door in this place. Come on. I'll show you.

She led Sci-Twi and Rainbow as you lagged behind a bit while thinking about what she said.

(Y/N): ** Hmm, she seemed rather peeved when her uncle denied her request to be Daring Do. She must've really been hoping to be Daring Do.

You shook away your thoughts as you continued to follow Juniper. At the same time, Pinkie and Spike were lounging near the buffet as Pinkie was skimming through her guide until she sighed.

Pinkie Pie: ** Three lunch buffets, six different kinds of fondue, two rooms with nothing but candy, and still no cupcake fountain! Oh, well. At least we found those peanut butter praline crunch bars! They weren't in my guidebook, but they sure were delicious!

Spike: ** I'll say.

He said while patting his distended stomach.

Spike: You think they got any more?

Pinkie checked her guidebook once more before a voice startled her and Spike. They looked and saw Canter Zoom talking to Chestnut Magnifico as she was looking around the buffet table for something.

Canter Zoom: Ahh! One more month, Chestnut! That's all we need! I'm doing everything I can to keep us on schedule! But with all the setbacks we've had, I don't think we can do it! If you could just agree to stay on for one more month...!

Chestnut Magnifico: Unacceptable!

Canter Zoom: But—

Chestnut Magnifico: Where are my imported peanut butter praline crunch bars?!

Pinkie and Spike immediately grew nervous from that.

Spike: ** Now would probably be a good time to resume the search for that cupcake fountain.

Pinkie nodded before they both tiptoed away. Later, you, Canter Zoom, and the others were back at the main stage.

Rainbow Dash: ** You guys should've seen the relics. ** They were amazing!

Canter Zoom: Ugh! Quiet on set, please!

You looked over and glared at Rainbow Dash who grew a little embarrassed from her fangirling again.

Rainbow Dash: ** Sorry! Maybe I'll just go take one more peek at them.

She whispered before speeding off.

Canter Zoom: And action!

The movie resumed once more as "Mojo" walked over to the volcano again. Suddenly, the top piece of the volcano cracked and fell off as you all gasped as the broken piece fell and shattered on the floor.

Canter Zoom: ** Cut! Cut! Cut! What is going on around here? We just filmed on this volcano, and it was fine! This could set us back weeks!

Rainbow Dash: They're gone! They're all gone!

She said as she ran back.

Canter Zoom: What's gone?

Juniper came running in as well as she and Rainbow held horrified looks.

Juniper Montage: The relics!

All of you collectively gasped as a result. Later, the lot of you were checking out where the relics used to be.

Rainbow Dash: I wanted to check them out again up close, and they weren't there!

Canter Zoom: This can't be happening! What are we gonna do?!

(Y/N): Look, we've just gotta calm down and keep it together. It'll all be fine.

Canter froze for a moment before grabbing your shoulders and shaking you like a doll.

Canter Zoom: Fine?! FINE?!?! In what conceivable way is this fine?! The relics are gone and the main stage is in disarray!

(Y/N): Stop... shaking... me... first... and... I'll... tell... you!

You said in between each shake as he finally stopped while swirls appeared in your eyes for a brief moment before you shook them away.

(Y/N): Listen, just follow me and I'll show you why it won't be that big of a problem.

He followed you to the main set as you gazed upon the now ruined volcano. You stretched and cracked your knuckles before focusing your magic. The debris soon started reforming itself into the shape of the top of the volcano as you slowly and carefully placed it all back at the top and sealed the cracks. The once destroyed volcano was now fully repaired as if it was never broken as you dusted your hands off.

(Y/N): There. At least one of your problems is solved now.

Canter stared with a gaping mouth and widened eyes.

Canter Zoom: H-How... how did you...

(Y/N): Magic. That's the best way to put it.

Canter Zoom: S-So...those battles you had with those creatures were...REAL?!

(Y/N): Uhh... Yeeeeeah... they were.

You said while scratching the back of your neck. Canter shook his head and smiled at you.

Canter Zoom: Well... I don't know how it's possible, but you've made the situation better. You must be a kind of miracle worker back at your school, aren't you?

(Y/N): In a sense, I'd say. Now, back to the relics.

Canter Zoom: R-Right! Of course! We still need to find them!

Sunset Shimmer: Couldn't you just get the prop department to make new ones?

Canter Zoom: The missing relics were personally approved by A. K. Yearling! We could have new ones made, but we can't use them until Miss Yearling has given them her official stamp of approval! You think it'd be easy to reach someone who is always holed up in her office writing, but Miss Yearling is a very difficult woman to track down.

(Y/N): Not always. I remember meeting her once at Book Barn. Remember that, Rainbow?

Rainbow Dash: Heh, how could I forget meeting the greatest author in history in person?

(Y/N): In other words, she shouldn't be too difficult to track down if she's willing to show up to public places like the mall. What about calling her?

Canter Zoom: For safety reasons, she keeps changing her cell number.

Rainbow Dash: Probably to avoid rabid fans leaving her creepy messages.

(Y/N): ** No fandom is complete without creepy, toxic fans.

Rainbow Dash: I-It'll be okay, though, right?

Canter Zoom: Chestnut's contract with us is almost up and with the relics going missing, I fear we'll have to stop production altogether!

Rainbow Dash: But-but you have to finish this movie! Think of all the Daring Do fans who'll be so disappointed if you don't!

Sci-Twi: Are you sure there's nothing you can do to—

She was interrupted by a large crash occurring from somewhere else as Canter sighed in disappointment.

Canter Zoom: ** I'm so sorry. Please excuse me.

He walked off once again.

Sci-Twi: Hmm... There was trouble with one of the costumes when we first arrived. A set that was fine yesterday just collapsed. And now, the most important props in the movie have been stolen. I don't think these are just coincidences.

Sunset Shimmer: Me, neither. All the things that have gone wrong on set have put production on hold. It seems to me like someone is going to a lot of trouble to make sure this movie doesn't get made.

Spike: Who would want to—?

Fluttershy: ** Oh, dear! You don't think...

Rarity: Oh, no-no-no-no. Certainly not!

You looked at them curiously.

(Y/N): What happened you two?

Fluttershy: When Rarity and I followed Chestnut Magnifico to her trailer, we overheard her saying something about shutting down the movie...

Rarity: Yes, but she said she wanted something shut down. We don't know that she was talking about the movie.

Pinkie Pie: Maybe she's just really mad that they're always running out of her imported butter praline crunch bars.

Sunset Shimmer: Bon Mot peanut butter praline crunch bars?

She asked while pulling out the wrapper she found from before.

Pinkie Pie: Those are the ones!

Spike: We, uh... may have tried a few ourselves. Heh.

Sunset Shimmer: We found this on the Mount Vehoovius set right before it collapsed.

Sci-Twi: It sure seems like all signs are pointing to Chestnut Magnifico as the one causing all the problems around here.

Rainbow Dash: I don't know who's behind this or what's going on, but the first thing we need to do is find those relics.

Sci-Twi: I agree. The relics were here earlier, and if Chestnut is behind this, then they must still be around here somewhere.

Rarity: Chestnut Magnifico is an acclaimed actress! She'd never do something so dramatic!

Sunset Shimmer: ** An actress? Dramatic? Never!

Just then, a black and white pillar of magic appeared before it suddenly dissolved and in its place stood Shadowlight.

Shadowlight: How many times do I have to say it?! Sarcasm is my character trait! I trademarked it!

You all jumped at his sudden appearance.

(Y/N): Seriously, Shadow? How were you even able to hear that?

Shadowlight: ** I am able to hear from certain distances via my creatures. Anyway, sarcasm is my thing, remember that!

He then snapped his fingers as he disappeared in the blink of an eye.

(Y/N): ** How do you even trademark a trait that's been around before he even existed? ** Well, it seems as though we have ourselves a mystery here.

???: Oh, I do love a good mystery!