No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

EXT. FARM - EARLY MORNING

Daria’s father is hard at work harvesting crops on the family farm. The morning sun beams on his face as he takes a deep breath. Daria comes running from the house.

DARIA - Father, did you see?! The town is giving away more ponies because the last contest winners didn't claim them in time! Olga has been such a great help to the farm. Let's go try to get you one for yourself! I guess there are some puzzles we need to try to solve.

DARIA’S FATHER - No, hunny. I had no idea. Let me finish up here, and we’ll head into town. I have to buy some more seed for the crops, anyways.

Daria and her father stroll into town. Daria is riding Olga, her pony. As they get into town, she ties Olga up and gives her a shiny green apple to hold her over until they get back.

They approach the middle of town and notice a large number of people frantically running all over the place, appearing to be searching for something. One man is running with a jelly donut up in the air. He has a giant smile across his face.

A small group of children are playing in the streets.

LITTLE GIRL (yelling) - Abracadabra! See, I’m a wizard!

Daria smiles at the little girl. Daria and her father approach a large sign. It reads “When did the elf find a pie under his couch?”

DARIA - This must be the clue for today’s puzzle!

DARIA’S FATHER (nods) - Alright, then. Let’s try to solve it.

A couple of hours pass. Daria and her father haven't made much progress. However, they continue walking around town, searching for additional clues. Out of no-where, a brigade of mountain trolls storm into town on foot. A large, overweight troll leads the brigade.

TROLL LEADER (out of breath) - News of free steeds have made its way to the mountaintop. Your foolish human games are nothing but a waste of time. Give us your ponies, or die!

TO BE CONTINUED...

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