Battle of the Bulge II: Fit to be Fat (23)
Previously on Battle of the Bulge II:
“Wonderful news, dahlings, we’re finally losing weight,” announced Rainbow Dash.
“Very beneficial indeed. There are times where my pegasus friends and I will need to fly so dropping at least some of the weight will bring back our flying abilities, at least somewhat,” said Star Catcher.
“We can’t use our Calorie Stealer outfits or they’re sure to know it’s us,” stated Mary.
“I doubt that. These ponies may not have a care in the world for obesity but I’m sure they’d have no trouble remembering us,” replied Stella.
“What exactly would mind control do?” asked Mary.
“That would in a way force the ponies to drop all their weight, including what they consider a normal weight for their town,” explained Stella.
“When this takes hold, victory will finally be ours,” proclaimed Mary.
“Tomorrow is it and I’ve already sent in the article to the newspaper writers,” said Stella.
“The best part is, we’ll be able to see what goes on from here,” said Stephanie.
“It’s all thanks to a hidden device above their town,” added Stella. [The next day at the Pudgyville Salon…]
“Check out today’s newspaper, we’re in the paper again,” said Starlight.
“I hope it’s better news than last time,” remarked Melody.
“It says there’s a law to take effect that forbids ponies from being overweight,” said Bright Eyes.
“That’s crazy, why would they do such a thing?” questioned Bon Bon.
“Does it say who wrote it?” asked Melody.
“A Pudgyville reporter wrote it but somehow I don’t quite believe that because if they were a real reporter, they’d provide proof and there isn’t any here,” replied Bright Eyes.
“So how do we know it’s true or not?” asked Bon Bon.
“We’ll have to keep our eyes and ears open to anything,” said Bright Eyes.
“Attention all Pudgyville ponies, you are hereby ordered to drop all excess weight or be put under arrest,” announced a voice with a bullhorn.
“Does that count as proof?” asked Clover.
“I don’t know, Clover but we’re about to find out,” replied Starlight. *They head outside*
“What is the meaning of this? Who are you?” asked Eduardo.
“Sir, that’s none of your business as you do not meet our criteria for this new law,” answered the voice.
“As mayor of this town, I demand you show yourself!” ordered Eduardo.
“You’ve got more important issues to attend to like somehow getting your town’s population to be fit,” replied the voice.
“What right do you have to force my town’s ponies to be denied their rights to be fat?” asked Eduardo.
“Either make your ponies become fit or there will be severe consequences!” yelled the voice.
“Just what is going on here? You think you have the right to tell us how we can and can’t be or how we can and can’t run our lives?” questioned Melody.
“Melody’s right, you have no business in determining our lives like this. That’s our business so stay out of here!” yelled Eduardo.
“Or what? That law has the authority over you all so there’s not a thing you fat slobs can do,” said voice 2.
“Is that so? Well we can take this to court and that’s just what we’ll do. We’ll fight for this town to contain the bodies of overweight ponies,” snapped Eduardo.
“You’re taking this to a court decision in which you will be brought to trial by Judge Hammerhooves, the one pony that decides all court decisions?! Ha, well aren’t we in a mood to fail twice! We’ll see you all in court then,” said the voice. *She and the other pony leave*
“I sure hope we really can win this case,” said Melody sadly.
“We will, don’t you worry. When that case closes, we’ll have won!” proclaimed Eduardo.
TO BE CONTINUED...
