Battle of the Bulge II: Fit to be Fat (24)
Previously on Battle of the Bulge II…
“Check out today’s newspaper, we’re in the paper again,” said Starlight.
“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.
“Attention all Pudgyville ponies, you are hereby ordered to drop all excess weight or be put under arrest,” announced a voice with a bullhorn.
“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.
“What exactly do we truly have as evidence other than a newspaper article?” asked Sweetheart.
“She’s right, we wouldn’t have enough evidence on this alone to win the case,” added Starlight.
“The thing is, if this other pony can’t back up their info either, then the whole case is closed right then and there. We may have more proof than we think we do so let’s head over and see what happens,” said Eduardo. [At Hammerhooves’ Court Room…]
“You may all be seated. The case of Pudgyville vs PLUMP is now in session. Will the accused Eduardo please make a statement?” stated Hammerhooves. *The audience sits down*
“Yes, your honor. Fillies and Gentlecolts of the jury, you must know that this new law is unreasonable. They deserve the right to live how they want to, even if that’s being overweight because it makes them happy. This law is violating their rights as ponies for this town,” replied Eduardo.
“Will PLUMP make a statement?” requested Hammerhooves.
“That’s the group that snapped their photos of us earlier,” whispered Bright Eyes to Eduardo.
“Absolutely your honor. As members of PLUMP, we strive to make sure ponies are having a healthy lifestyle. It’s just not right to have ponies with their plump bellies poking out over too-small outfits walking around in public,” said the voice.
“Your honor, it has come to my attention that the group PLUMP is purposefully trying to force these ponies to lose weight by making up stories and posting stolen pictures in the newspaper. Melody, the newspaper please. *Melody hands him the newspaper* This newspaper features three stolen photos and an article that says that these ponies are lazy, which is totally untrue. I would like to have one of my defendants speak now, if I could your honor,” said Eduardo.
“Make it quick,” stated Hammerhooves.
“Fillies and Gentlecolts of the jury, what my accuser named Eduardo has said is entirely true and shows that PLUMP is discriminating against ponies of a different weight,” stated Bright Eyes.
“Does PLUMP have a response?” asked Hammerhooves. *The doors burst open*
“Alright, nopony move!” ordered the police.
“What’s going on?” asked Melody.
“That’s what we’d like to know,” said the voice.
“The organization PLUMP is under arrest for disorderly conduct. You may remember that law that was put into place? It doesn’t exist! *the audience gasps*
“Father, how could you arrest your daughter?” asked Stella.
“Wait that pony is your daughter?” questioned Bright Eyes.
“Listen missy, I don’t like it when other ponies lie to the entire world by spreading some false story about a group of ponies they don’t like and you have done just that,” said Stella’s father.
“Let her go right now, she’s making a court case to have this law passed!” demanded Mary.
“Alright, enough, who are you three?” asked the policemare. *He uncovers them and the audience once again gasps*
“It’s Stella and her friends, otherwise known as the Calorie Stealers from about 2 years ago,” recalled Melody.
“Yes and along with her two friends, she’s been after you all ever since she laid eyes on your town but now all three of them will have some jail time of their own, a year’s worth to be exact. We’re sorry for everything these three have put you all through. *The policemares leave with Stella and her friends*
“With no other group going against you, case closed,” announced Hammerhooves. [Later that day…]
“A job well done everyone. I knew we could win that case,” said Eduardo.
“It was the police that really won it for us and I’m grateful they came,” said Starlight.
