Chapter 11: Sunny Side Up

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Pipp stood behind a computer screen Zipp was on the camera and Izzy had the clapperboard   "Three, two, one" counted down Pipp "And... we're live!" she finished Hitch gulped  "Welcome to Sunny Side Up! I'm Sunny, and this is Hitch and Xavier , coming to you live from Canterlove Studios. And we're gonna tell you what's up with making delicious food from home! Isn't that right you two?" sunny asked us "You got it" I said Hitch babbled something we couldn't understand "Uh, yeah... You said it. Today, we are going to be making Pear-nana Delights!" said Sunny she then in a hushed tone "Remember what we talked about Hitch. Just follow me and Xavier" she said to him "First, we're gonna grab as many chopped pear-nanas you believe are going to delight your morning!" explained Sunny  "Wait, is that one hoofful or two? The recipe says" began Hitch but Sunny continued "Then, add enough ice to your heart's desire!" said Sunny "Wait, how much is that?" asked Hitch "Then swirl in a secret ingredient with your eyes closed so it's a surprise, especially to you!" I said seeing sunny put cookies into the blender " Whaaaaat?" asked Hitch "Now, chop up your favourite fruit!" I said "Sunny, Xavier slow down! Ah! Sunny, stop closing your eyes while you're operating a blender!" said Hitch he then slipped on some juice and started to slide toward Sunny "Wah! Sunny, watch out! Aah! Oof!" he went slamming into Sunny some of the juice from Sunny blender hit Sunny in the eye "Hitch! That pear-nana juice went right into my eye!" she said "Aw, Sunny, I'm so sorry—eeee!" he went falling over again "Guys! Get it together!" said Pipp but she then saw all the heart's they were getting "Keep up the great stuff!" said Pipp "That's okay! Um, falling is a part of the recipe!" Sunny giggled nervously Hitch slipped again "What is it with you and falling today?" I asked him Sunny giggled Hitch then gathered some of the fruit that and fallen on the floor and looked up at Sunny  "You wouldn't dare!" she said Hitch then threw it at her Sunny retaliated throwing some fruit at him I ducked out of the way as this turned into a full blown food fight ponies watching this smiled and laughed at this and started to like the video sunny then slipped a crashed into a wall Pipp and Izzy who were it the shoot then started laughing Zipp turned the camera to me "See this is what I have to put up with you know were going to take a quick break here until the camera crew can gather themselves and my Co-presenters stop then food fight see you soon for more Sunny side up" I said  "If they're there, then that means they aren't paying attention to Sparky, and I can grab the dragonfire after all! And then Opaline won't doubt my loyalty!" said Misty she drew her fake butterfly cutie mark "Just in case I'm spotted! Ooh, this is gonna be great! Oh!" she said running to her door but a magic shield bound her off making saw she could not leave her room "Or... it couldn't possibly be that easy" with Opaline she finally saw her destination "Dragonstone! Just as I remembered. And the magic's return has begun to activate it, just as I hoped! Once I add dragonfire to it, it will be unstoppable. And so will I" she laughed evilly 


Back with us we were cleaning the floor with brooms and mops Sparky was eating some of the food on the floor  "Oh! Found some floor food? Yum!" said Izzy who went to eat some too before "Sparky, don't eat food off the floor!/Izzy don't eat food off the Floor!" Hitch and I shouted "Awww..." said Izzy while Sparky gave a sad whimper Pipp saw we were losing views "We're losing them! Let's mix it up! Now do a recipe with these bags of mystery ingredients! Oh, oh! And the winner becomes cooking royalty!" saw Pipp handing Sunny a cane and me a crown "Hmm. Or maybe... Oh! Maybe Sunny and Xavier  instructs Hitch blindly as he cooks! Ooh, I like it!" said Pipp giving Hitch a blindfold "What? I really don't think this is a good idea" I said "Well, I'm really starting to get a hang of this whole hosting thing, and I think it's a great idea! But if you wanna sit this one out, Sunny, I'm happy to host solo" said Hitch "But the show is called "Sunny Side Up" said Sunny "And pretty soon it'll be called "It's Over"! Guys, we gotta recapture the magic and do it fast!" said Pipp "Welcome back to "Sunny Side Up", where my co-chef Hitch will be baking...cinnamon raisin fruity cutie cookies! He'll be cooking blindly while we  instruct him? You know what? I can't: I said "Xavier, what are you doing?" asked Hitch  "I'll tell what we're not doing – a cooking show! Look at this place. Look at us. How did we become such a mess? Ever since we just started trying to follow likes, I totally lost track of what's most important. You wanna know what I love about being a chef? What I thought this show would be about?" I asked them "It's a way to let loose and break free of expectations!" I said "Xavier right  Cooking is great to get you out of a rut. Like if you've lost your way. Or if you're stuck. Especially...if the reason that you're stuck is because somepony's keeping you there against your will and...pushing you to do something you don't think is right" said Sunny Pipp gave a weal chuckle  "Okay, maybe that was a little overdramatic. But if you are going through something like that, well, cooking is a great way for you to reclaim your power. Quit doing things you don't want to do just to make everypony else happy, and simply be yourself!" Sunny finished "So, to everypony watching, it's time to start believing in yourself And every dish, dessert, or Pear-nana Delight you make, no matter if you followed the recipe or improvised your own, has the power to be delicious and unique. Just like you" I said Grabbing the smoothie and taking a sip "Xavier , wait! No!" said Hitch too late a spat it out and gagged "Oh, my...! Except when it's a cup full of sour ingredients your co-host threw at you earlier! Blech!" I said Misty had watch the whole speech Sunny and I had gave "There... there right. The reason I've been failing my missions for Opaline lately is because I... I don't want to succeed. I... I don't want to take away the ponies' power. I focus so much on trying to please her, to try and follow her every order, that I never once asked myself what I wanted. I never once... thought to believe in myself. I've got to find a way out of this!" she said 


Opaline climbed Dragonstone blasting the rock in her way "Ugh, this hike is atrocious! Why does every magical thing have to be precariously perched on a hill with stuff in the way?! Ugh!" she said she then let out a frustrated scream and started to pant "Ugh. Here's an idea! Bury your magic things within hoof's reach!" she yelled 

"Opaline has been lying to me from the moment we met! I knew something was off when I discovered Earth ponies didn't have laser eyes!" said Misty pacing in a circle "All they've ever treated me with is kindness. The kindness I deserve But is this really the right move, Madame Taffytail? This is the only life I've ever known. But maybe that's even more reason to go outside and experience more of it." Misty asked her doll

"And that's a cut to commercial!" said Pipp "And maybe when we're back, can we actually have you guys make some food?" asked Zipp "Hitch, Sunny I think we really need to talk. All Sunny wanted was to be a great chef and I an inspiration. But everything just got out of control. When I made that big speech about needing to be myself, it made me realize that you need to be yourself, too. You were so nervous, and instead of encouraging you to do things your own way, I let us both get caught up in all this chaos. I'm sorry. Can you forgive me us? I asked "Sunny, Xavier I'm shocked "Listen, I already said sorry, Hitch. You don't have to rub it in" said Sunny "No, no. "Forgive you"? Guy's, this has been an awesome day! Sure, I didn't actually learn how to cook from "the master's", and I'm pretty sure nopony at home did, either" said Hitch Sunny and I giggled "But I had a great time! It actually reminded me of how we used to play as kids in Grandma Figgy's kitchen. Our food fights were epic, remember?" asked Hitch "I must have missed that" I said I wasn't here at that time "How could I forget?" said Sunny "And besides, you are a great chef and an inspiration. You certainly inspired me to get over my stage fright. The food fight helped with that, too. Maybe if we met in the middle, we'd create a show we both wanted to make?" Hitch said to us "One that celebrates both of our strengths!" I said 

Opaline had finally reach the top and saw a glowing stone and reached out for it "But, Opaline, are you sure? Do you really want to seize the most powerful crystal in all of Equestria for your own selfishness?" she said outload to herself she then gave a cackle "Oh, that was a good one! Why am I so funny when nopony's around?" has soon as she touched the crystal it fell down a cervices "Magic, seize it!" she cried horn frizzed and died on her "Ugh! I'll be back" she said with a groan 

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