My Little Smosher: Friendship Always Wins! >> (SMOSH/MLPFIM Crossover)

Chapter 24>> The Plan

"Okay." said Ian. "Now that I got my wings and you ponies saved the day."  He looked back at the Mane Six. "We should go back to topic now and get the heck out of this creepy cave."

"Yeah, you said it." Anthony walked out of the cave, and everyone else exited the cave too. 

"About trying to find that lake-portal." said Anthony. "That might be a portal back home, to our world. For me and Ian."

"Right." said Spike. He pointed to the lake nearby. "You mean this one? Is this the same lake that you and Ian were at? Right?" 

"It is." said Ian. 

"I miss home in Sacramento, California." said Anthony. "I can't wait to get back there." 

"Yeah!" Ian jumped in the lake. 

"IAN!" shouted Anthony to Ian. "No, don't! Wait!--" It was too late, Ian had already passed through the lake-pool. "Ian?"

Ian then came out of the lake and opened back his eyes. "Hey! This lake isn't a portal. It's just water in here."

"Oh thank gosh." said Anthony, pulling Ian out of the lake with his hooves. He pulled him back to dry land. "Ian. I thought you were gone."

"Ohh. Sorry about that," Ian patted his bread-hair with his hoof. "I can't believe that lake-portal didn't work. Why didn't it work?"

"Uh, maybe because it's not magic?" said Rainbow. "It is pretty obvious there."

"I am sorry that I forgot to mention this earlier. Because I just remembered this right now," Zecora said to everypony. "But that lake-portal isn't a portal anymore. Its magic was sealed away very long ago, because it was far too dangerous. Dark magic somehow got into it from the dark ages. But now, it's just a normal lake. So there's nothing to worry about."

"Oh, that's a bummer." said Ian. "But thanks anyways, Zecora."

"What do we do now? How will we get back now?" asked Anthony. 

"I don't know." said Ian. "But we should think about that, after we get out of Everfree Forest."

"Great." said Anthony. "We will do that first then. Then, think about what our next move is."

After getting out of Everfree Forest and saying goodbye to Zecora, everyone was back in Ponyville. The ponies were back in Twilight Sparkle's crystal castle. They were in the main room, speaking on the matter. 

"So girls, what do you think we should do about Ian and Anthony's situation?" asked Twilight, while she was sitting on her throne.

"That sure is a tough one." Applejack said. "For them not being able to go back home."

"It's awful. I feel for them. They both must be homesick." said Fluttershy. 

Ian and Anthony were back in their guest room. They both looked upset and hadn't said much since they got back from Everfree Forest. "So, what are we going to do?" asked Ian. "It doesn't look like there is a way for us to get back." 

"I don't know, Ian." Anthony sighed in disappointment. "I guess we are stuck, living here in Equestria. So, we may as well as try to make the best out of it. At least, that's what I would say." He walked back and forth in the room as Ian was standing near him. "Unfortunately, I am out of fresh ideas. Which is such bad timing for us."

Discord was just randomly floating in the air above the main castle's room with his magic. He had his arms crossed and was in deep thought. His eyes shot open and a bright idea lit up in his head. "AHA! I HAVE GOT IT!" His outburst interrupted the ponies at the table.

"Got what?" said Twilight, being curious. "What are you hiding, Discord? You better spit it all out. We really don't have all day to wait. You know?"

"I'm not hiding anything." said Discord. "Funny thing. I just recalled that my magic can open up portals to any dimensions. So, that means that I can probably open up a portal to Ian and Anthony's home...that way they can go back." 

Twilight then gasped in shock and flew up from her seat. "Sweet Celestia! Why didn't we think about that? Of course." She flew up to where Discord was at, and hugged him. "We are so lucky to have you on our team, Discord. Thank you so much."

"Oh. Gee, Twilight." said Discord. "I know we are friends, but we have never hugged before. but you are most welcome for my help. My duties are in honor of you, Princess." He hugged Twilight back.

After Twilight landed down, Rarity and Pinkie then approached her and each whispered a different secret in her ear. Twilight was pleased to hear what their secrets were that she said. She gasped in happy excitement. "That's a good idea. Go ahead. On with it, girls."

"Right." Rarity said. "I will get on with it, Twilight."

"I really like your idea, Rarity." said Twilight. "I will be with you in just a bit, to add to your 'thing' that you are going to make."

"Fabulous, darling. I will be waiting for you at the Boutique," said Rarity, saying to Twilight. She walked away, attempting to leave the castle. 

"I guess I should be going right away, too." said Pinkie. "I have got a lot of planning to do. I will be back in a jiff!" She sprinted out of the castle's main room.

"What are they up to?" asked Fluttershy. 

"You will see." said Twilight, winking to Fluttershy. "It's a surprise." She then looked back at Spike and Starlight Glimmer. "Spike, Starlight."

"Yes, Twilight?" Spike and Starlight both said in unison. 

"Both of you stall Anthony and Ian so that me and the others have more time to plan out the thing that we are going to do for them. And whatever you do, make sure that they don't go into the main room. Got it?" Twilight ordered.

"Right." Starlight said. "Leave it to me and Spike."

Twilight then said. "Applejack, Fluttershy, Discord, and Rainbow. All of you stay in this room, so that you can help Pinkie set up everything.. when she gets back." She said. "I will be meeting with Rarity now, to help her with the jewelry that she is making."

"Great." Applejack said. "Go ahead."