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The Lost Treasure of Griffonstone

Pinkie Pie: La, la-la, la-la! La, la-la, la-la, la la-la la-la! This is gonna be so great, Gummy! We have absolutely nothing to do today except bake! I've been waiting for just the right time to finally try Granny Pie's super-special triple-chocolate, fifteen-layer marjolaine recipe! It's gonna be amazing!

Gummy: [licks]

Pinkie Pie: Let's see. Nutty meringue, chocolate ganache, praline and nuts, cocoa-flavored buttercream...

[cutie mark ringing]

Pinkie Pie: An hour per layer – that's fifteen hours of pure baking bliss!

[oven opens and closes]

[cutie mark ringing]

Pinkie Pie: Okay, Gummy, I think we're ready to start prepping the second layer!

[cutie mark ringing]

Pinkie Pie: Oh, my gosh! My cutie mark! [gasps] You know what this means?! [hushed] The map!

Gummy: [licks]

[door shuts]

[door opens]

Pinkie Pie: Uh, Gummy? Could you take over for a bit? Hopefully this'll be quick. I'll just measure the baking powder for you... [squee] ...and when the first layer cools, you can drizzle some of the ganache over it. And don't forget to beat the egg whites for the meringue!

[cutie mark ringing]

Pinkie Pie: I know you can do this, Gummy! You're the best alligator baker I've ever met! [kisses]

[door shuts]

Gummy: [creaking] [thud] [blinks]

Twilight Sparkle: This is so exciting. The map is summoning you to Griffonstone, the very heart of the griffon kingdom! I don't know if either of you have read "Bygone Griffons of Greatness", but griffons were known to be—

Rainbow Dash: Rude, insensitive bullies?

Rose Light: You mean Gilda?

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I mean Gilda! When she came to Ponyville, she was a total jerk to all my friends, especially Pinkie Pie!

Pinkie Pie: She was a bit of a party pooper.

Rainbow Dash: Mm-hmm.

Twilight Sparkle: So, maybe Gilda was a little rude. You still get to go to Griffonstone, and according to this book, it has a rich, fascinating history! [narrating] In ancient times, griffons were known to be as greedy as dragons, always hoarding their bits and other treasures. But all that changed when King Grover found the mysterious golden Idol of Boreas. Legend says the Idol of Boreas was made from the dust of golden sunsets, blown across the mountains by the north winds. Possessing the Idol of Boreas filled the griffons' hearts with pride. It's said that that one great treasure is responsible for turning Griffonstone into the most majestic kingdom of all the land.

Rainbow Dash: And why do you care so much about griffons anyway?

Rose Light: It was actually Gilda's visit that made her curious. So she picked up "Bygone Griffons of Greatness", and she's been hooked ever since and I've been hooked ever since she read it to me! And now... [sigh] Now you two get to see Griffonstone with your very own eyes.

Pinkie Pie: Huh? Just me and Rainbow Dash?

Rainbow Dash: Hey, you can totally take my place if you want. [yawn] I still have half a nap to finish.

Pinkie Pie: Why don't you just come with us? I mean, you two are the Princesses of Friendship.

Twilight Sparkle: No, no, if the map wanted me to go to the coolest kingdom in all of Equestria and tour the palace and see the actual idol that unites an entire species, which would be super amazing, I'm sure it would've said so. You two can handle whatever the issue is just fine. I'll stay here and do important princessy things. I guess.