Princess Trixie Sparkle

Princess Trixie Sparkle is a fanfiction written by Magpiepony. It consists of 54 chapters divided into eleven episodes.

Beginning in March 2014, more than one month after the story began, the first five chapters were adapted into the first episode of a musical mini-series which is uploaded to Youtube.

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Summary
The story begins with Twilight Sparkle preparing for her trip to Canterlot when Trixie shows up, claiming that she needs Twilight's help. Trixie "rewards" Twilight with a gem that contains a strange power and then leaves. When Twilight wakes up, she finds herself in Trixie's body. Spike, thinking Twilight is Trixie, asks her how he should know she's really Twilight; when asked what Spike's greatest fear was, Twilight says that she'd send him away and that will never happen. The two head to Rarity's party to relay Twilight's misfortune to the rest of the Mane 6.

Back at the library, the Mane 6 are having no luck finding a remedy to the spell. But then, they come into eye contact with the gem from earlier--first, Pinkie Pie and Rarity; then, Spike and Rainbow Dash; and finally, Applejack and Fluttershy. The ponies affected by the gem try to get swtiched back, but to no avail. So, the ponies agree to see Zecora and see what she can do, but even she has no idea what to do about their predicament. Complications arise, because each of the Mane Gang have things to do, but they find it difficult the way they are. Before they leave, Zecora tells Twilight not to hold a grudge, but Twilight can't find it in her heart to forgive Trixie for switching places with her.

Speaking of Trixie--who is in Twilight's body--the next day, she comes to Canterlot Castle to find that Princess Celestia is away, and Princess Luna is in her place. Luna reminds Trixie not only how hard it is to run a kingdom by oneself, but that her status as princess is to protect the ponies of Equestria, not to flaunt her power. That being said, Luna leaves Trixie in charge of preparing for the Grand Galloping Gala. This excites Trixie; she decides to use her newfound power. Her first order of business is to order the guards to put a hit out on Trixie, who is really Twilight in HER body. And this sets up an overarcing plot.

Rarity and Pinkie Pie

Pinkie Pie, despite being in Rarity's body, has no knowledge about fashion. So Rarity, who is in Pinkie's body, wants Pinkie to control her magic in time for the fashion show. The two go over the fact that she is introducing Rarity's "Canterlot Chic" collection, which is inspired for the Grand Galloping Gala. Rarity, who realizes that this is harder than she could imagine, decides to lecture Pinkie in the art of fashion.

The next day, Pinkie and Rarity head for the shopping district while Twilight, Spike, and Rainbow Dash head for the archives. When the pair get there, they run into Jet Set and Upper Crust, who berate Rarity's fashion line. But Pinkie manages to silence them by singing about how she is friends with Twilight, and how Rarity is going to "steal the show" with her line. Inside the boutique, Hoity Toity praises the designs and allows Pinkie in while Rarity is forced out. The latter then sees a guard hanging a poster on the street; she is given one and realizes that there's trouble.

Meanwhile, Pinkie is having trouble maintaining Rarity's image. She sees a craft service table, but notices the models are one-by-one taking the food she is eyeing up. In her rage, Pinkie causes a riot to break out and escapes thanks to Rarity.

Once outside, the pair find out that Trixie (or Twilight) is a wanted criminal and plan on saving her. They go to the Archives, only to find that it's heavily guarded. They sneak their way within a bush toward an open window, and Pinkie gives Rarity a hand, but Rarity struggles to get inside. The guard catch them in the act and tell them that it's closed off until the criminal is confined. Pinkie needs a diversion, so she spots a cupcake cart and uses her magic to hurl cupcakes at the guard. They are then pulled away by... You know what? This will come back later.

The Archives

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