Stories: The New Red Crystal

Story written by: Redfork2000, PeaVZ108 and JeloElducal.

When Red Fork's little cousin comes for a visit, Red Fork introduces him to the Red Crystals and the entire Locked Room Gang, and he decides to join the gang! After all, with a new villain threatening the gang, everyone's help will count. But can the Locked Room Gang, with the help of this new member, stop this new threat before it's too late?

Cast
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 * Red Fork
 * Blue Ocean
 * Lemon Glass
 * Captain Red Shell
 * Blast
 * Tommy
 * Alice
 * Red Spoon (Debut)
 * Paula Python (Debut)
 * Green Shadow
 * Bonk Choy
 * Re-Peat Moss
 * Starcade
 * Kyoji
 * The Gemstones
 * Red Ruby
 * Gary Garnet
 * Toby Topaz
 * Emma Emerald
 * Sean Sapphire
 * Amelia Amethyst
 * Diana Diamond
 * And more!

Story
One morning, at Red Fork & Blue Ocean's house, the two unicorns were ready to have breakfast. Blue Ocean grabbed a bowl of his favorite cereal, and added some milk, while Red Fork was sitting down to eat an entire box of sugary cereal, without any milk. Blue Ocean then notices the box of cereal Red Fork is eating from. While both ponies eat, someone knocks on the door. Red Fork walks to the door, still with his head in the cereal box, until he somehow gets to the door. Then he opens the door, revealing a small, red unicorn. Red Fork pulls the cereal box off of his head, and then sees who is in front of him. It's his younger cousin, Red Spoon! Red Spoon walks into the kitchen, and quickly starts cooking. Blue Ocean goes to the fridge to get some orange juice, when he sees Red Spoon. Red Spoon slices some vegetables with a knife, adds oil into the frying pan, and quickly cooks an elegant and appetizing meal for Red Fork, Blue Ocean and himself to enjoy. Red Fork rushes to devour his meal, whlie Red Spoon and Blue Ocean each eat their own meal. Red Fork, Blue Ocean and Red Spoon leave the house, and go to meet some members of the Locked Room Gang.
 * Blue Ocean: Did you forget the milk?
 * Red Fork: Nah, I just don't like eating cereal with milk. It loses its crunchiness.
 * Blue Ocean: Whatever you say.
 * Blue Ocean: Red Fork, if you're going to eat that much cereal, shouldn't you at least choose one that doesn't have that much sugar?
 * Red Fork: Says the pony who can't help but eat chocolate cereal everytime.
 * Blue Ocean: I really like chocolate, ok?
 * Blue Ocean: Who could that be?
 * Red Fork: *with his head inside the cereal box* You open the door. I'm busy having breakfast!
 * Blue Ocean: I'm having breakfast too. Besides, it's your turn to open the door.
 * Red Fork: Fine, I'll do it.
 * Red Fork: Who is it?
 * Red Spoon: Red Fork? What are you doing with a cereal box on your head?
 * Red Fork: Wait... that voice... is familiar...
 * Red Fork: Red Spoon! *hugs him* It's been such a long time! Wait a moment... how did you get here?
 * Red Spoon: Easy. I measured the atmospheric unbalance that was taking place where Bright Spark opened the portal between our world and this one. Then I quickly deducted that you and Blue Ocean would probably be here, based on the evidence you left behind, the location of the portal, and the time that had elapsed since you left. It was actually an easy deduction to make, if I can say so myself.
 * Red Fork: So, how's the family?
 * Red Spoon: Just as always, having a crazy time.
 * Red Fork: I love our family. Hey, Blue Ocean and I are having breakfast. Wanna join us? Then I can take you to meet all my new friends!
 * Red Spoon: I think it sounds great. Can I use the kitchen?
 * Red Fork: Sure, what for?
 * Red Spoon: Because why have cereal for breakfast, when you can have a gourmet meal?
 * Red Fork: Gourmet!? That sounds delicious! Come in!
 * Blue Ocean: Oh, hi Red Spoon.
 * Red Spoon: Hi.
 * Blue Ocean: Wait a moment... Red Spoon!? How'd you get here?
 * Red Spoon: I'll explain later, you'll like to hear it. But first, I'll finish cooking a proper meal for us.
 * Red Spoon: Breakfast is ready.
 * Red Fork: Yeah! Time to eat!
 * Red Fork: This is so delicious!
 * Blue Ocean: Yeah, I had forgotten how good you cook, Red Spoon.
 * Red Spoon: Thanks guys. Now, how about we go meet those friends you mentioned earlier, Red Fork?
 * Red Fork: That's a great idea! They'll love to meet you! After all, you don't meet a foal as smart as you are and with such a culinary ability everyday!
 * Red Spoon: Thanks, but I just want to meet them, not to show off.
 * Red Fork: Ok, let's go then!
 * Blue Ocean: Right behind you!
 * Jaiden: Oh hey, guys!
 * Peridot: Hello!
 * Red Fork: Hi!
 * Green Shadow: Hey, Red Fork and Blue Ocean!
 * Blast: How are you?
 * Blue Ocean: Great, thanks for asking.
 * Red Ruby: Who's the new red pipsqueak?
 * Red Fork: We wanted you to meet my younger cousin, Red Spoon.
 * Toby Topaz: Oh hey there, Red Spoon!
 * Starcade: He's...cute.
 * Red Spoon: Hi.
 * Captain Red Shell: So, he's your cousin?
 * Red Fork: Yes he is. I can't believe he found the way here by himself.
 * Red Spoon: It was an easy calculation, as I explained earlier.
 * Gary Garnet: If he's good at calculations, he must be an intellect.
 * Green Shadow: Anyway, it's nice to meet you, Red Spoon.
 * Peridot: Calculations, eh? I'm impressed!
 * Blue Ocean: You should see him in action. He's possibly even smarter than me!
 * Red Spoon: It's nice to meet you guys too. Red Fork told me you'd all be friendly.
 * Red Fork: So Red Spoon, this is the Locked Room Gang.
 * Red Spoon: It's a pleasure to meet you all. It's good to know that even in this different world, Red Fork has made such good friends.


 * Toby Topaz: So by any chance, are you from Mewni?
 * Gary Garnet: Ponies live in Equestria, Toby!

Star, Marco and Jelo arrive.
 * Jaiden: Well, he has even more friends.
 * Jelo: Heya, guys!
 * Green Shadow: Jelo, Star and Marco! We have a new friend, meet Red Spoon!
 * Red Spoon: Hello, I'm Red Fork's younger cousin, Red Spoon. It's a pleasure to meet you.
 * Star: It's a pleasure to meet you too, Red Spoon!
 * Marco: I'm Marco Diaz!
 * Toby Topaz: What's next?
 * Red Spoon: Have you had breakfast yet? Because if you want, I can cook something for everyone.
 * Blast: Uh, aren't you too young to cook for us?

Red Spoon uses his magic to lift knifes, pots, pans, turn on the fire, and actually, do multiple tasks at once. Red Spoon continues cooking all the food. After a few minutes, everything is ready.
 * Red Spoon: I'd say "yes, yes I am", but that would be too cliché. Instead, I'll say that if you give me the chance, you might be surprised.
 * Tommy: Sounds good to me!
 * Bonk Choy: I'd like me a double breakfast!
 * Re-Peat Moss: Do you know every recipe in the cookbooks? Some can be TRICKY to follow, you know.
 * Red Spoon: Cookbooks? I don't use those. I make my own recipes!
 * Marco: Who, really?
 * Red Fork: Who needs a cookbook when you've written a dozen of them yourself?
 * Alice: He actually did that?
 * Blue Ocean: Yup. He's one of the most admired chefs back in Equestria, not to mention the youngest.
 * Red Spoon: Thanks, but I really don't want to show off. I just want to cook something special for our friends.
 * Gary Garnet: How are you going to cook so much food at breakneck speed?
 * Red Spoon: With a bit of magic, everything's possible.
 * Red Fork: Basically, he can cook as fast as I can eat.
 * Blue Ocean: That kind of stuff runs in the family, apparently.
 * Blast: Wow, who knew that a kid could cook that fast?

''The Locked Room Gang goes portal-hopping all day long, while Red Spoon works to start his own restaurant. After an entire day of portal-hopping, the gang is already exhausted, and just wants to rest. It's sunset, and after entering another portal, they find themselves in a strange forest.''
 * Red Spoon: The food is ready. You can try it now.
 * Jelo: Thanks!
 * Red Ruby: I love my food fast, but I wasn't expecting this fast.
 * Gary Garnet: Shut up and take the food.
 * Green Shadow: Thumbs up, even though I don't have thumbs. The food is rather tasty!
 * Blast: Wow, this is really good!
 * Red Spoon: It's a traditional recipe from Equestria. Well, at least it's my version of that recipe.
 * Captain Red Shell: I must say, in all my years traveling through the seven seas, I've come across many meals, but this is one of the best I've tasted.
 * Red Spoon: Thanks, I'm glad you're all enjoying it.
 * Bonk Choy: *pats his stomach rapidly* Yum yum, I'm stuffed!
 * Sean Sapphire: Kid's got talent, this is rather impressive.
 * Red Ruby: *eats a stuffed turkey* I usually stuff my turkeys with dynamite, but this stuffed turkey you cooked was even more mind-blowing!
 * Marco: I gotta agree with the others. Your cooking skills are impressive!
 * Red Spoon: Thanks.
 * Red Fork: Isn't he great? *devouring his food*
 * Blue Ocean: Yeah, he sure is.
 * Bonk Choy: I hope he can cook for us everyday from now on!
 * Jaiden: Honestly, I think you should start your own restaurant!
 * Red Spoon: Actually, I did.
 * Red Fork: Yeah, he has a restaurant in Ponyville.
 * Red Spoon: But of course, I could start one here in Echo Creek too, given that I can make enough money to start.
 * Blue Ocean: That would be great!
 * Blast: Yeah! I'd go there everyday!
 * Bonk Choy: We won't need to decide on what to eat everyday from now on! WOO HOO!
 * Peridot: I'm pretty amazed by your skills, Red Spoon!
 * Red Spoon: Thanks. In fact, I think I should start a restaurant here too.
 * Red Fork: We can help you with that if you want.
 * Red Spoon: Thanks, but I think I can handle this on my own. You guys go have fun.
 * Captain Red Shell: Ok, but if there's anything you need, just let us know, and we'll come help you.
 * Red Spoon: Understood. I'll go search for a nice place for my new restaurant. See you guys later!
 * Red Fork: Bye Red Spoon! Good Luck!
 * Green Shadow: Bye!
 * Bonk Choy: Just imagine, Red Spoon will be able to revolutionize the food around here once he sets up his own restaurant!
 * Jaiden: I know, right?
 * Blast: Maybe you'd like to go there to have dinner with me someday, Jaiden. *blushes*
 * Alice: So, now that we've had a good meal, what's next to be done?
 * Diana Diamond: Same thing we always do, I guess. Or do you think we should go portal-hopping?
 * Blue Ocean: That sounds like fun.
 * Green Shadow: Let's go then.
 * Kyoji: Reminds me of that time I cancelled a portal-hopping adventure with Starcade to rebuild both cities after everything the Nitrome Boss did.
 * Red Fork: Yeah, I remember that day.
 * Blast: Well, what are we waiting for? Let's start portal-hopping!
 * Tommy: Yeah!
 * Jelo: Okay then!
 * Blast: What is this place?
 * Alice: No idea. We haven't been here before.

However, before he could use the dimensional scissors, a large insect flies by and takes them. The insect flies out of sight. After about two hours of walking around the forest, the gang still hasn't found a single portal. ''The gang moves in the direction to the household. After a little more walking, the gang finally arrives at the household.'' Red Fork knocks on the door, and a long snake opens the door. Soon, pretty much the entire gang enters Paula Python's house. ''The gang goes to the dinner table, and sees a giant feast with lots of food. Roasted chicken, potatoes, salad, turkey, spaghetti with meatballs, sandwiches, lasagña, tacos, and much more.'' Paula Python returns with even more food. Paula Python goes back into the kitchen, while the gang notices Alice come to them.
 * Emma Emerald: I don't recall seeing such a forest in Echo Creek.
 * Gary Garnet: That's because this isn't Echo Creek.
 * Toby Topaz: This isn't Mewni either! Where are we?
 * Blue Ocean: I've got no information about this forest either.
 * Blast: I guess we should explore.
 * Toby Topaz: I'm scared, how about we get out of here? *takes out his pair of dimensional scissors*
 * Blast: Hey! No fair! Come back here you big bug!
 * Tommy: That's bad.
 * Alice: Yeah... really bad...
 * Toby Topaz: My scissors! They're gone! I'm so sorry, Star!
 * Star: That's okay.
 * Blue Ocean: I guess we're going to have to wander around in this forest... while it's almost nighttime.
 * Alice: Things really aren't looking good right now... *looks uncomfortable*
 * Marco: I gotta agree with you, Alice.
 * Kyoji: Well, that's ominous.
 * Starcade: Licorice would've totally panicked if she's here.
 * Blast: Hey, you ok Alice? You look kind of uncomfortable.
 * Alice: I'm ok. I just wish I hadn't drank so much apple juice three dimensions ago... *crossing her legs*
 * Tommy: Now what do we do?
 * Sean Sapphire: So, you need the washroom?
 * Alice: Yeah... kind of...
 * Sean Sapphire: Bad news, sister, there ain't any in a forest!
 * Jaiden: Oh boy, that's gonna be a problem.
 * Alice: I guess I can wait for a while... let's just hurry and get out of here soon, ok?
 * Jelo: Good idea.
 * Toby Topaz: Without my scissors, we can't leave!
 * Green Shadow: I wonder if there's another portal here.
 * Blue Ocean: Let's look around.
 * Alice: I hope we find a way out of here soon... I need to go really bad now... *crossing her legs*
 * Blast: Don't worry, we'll find a way, it's just a matter of time.
 * Alice: I guess so...
 * Blue Ocean: Hm... my device is detecting a household not too far from here. Should we go check it out?
 * Alice: Yes, please!
 * Emma Emerald: Household? Forests don't usually have those.
 * Amelia Amethyst: Where's this household?
 * Blue Ocean: It's about half a mile to the west. We should get there in a few minutes.
 * Alice: Where there's a house, there's got to be a washroom! Let's go!
 * Sean Sapphire: I guess I was wrong about the washroom part.
 * Alice: I hope so, I really need one now!
 * Blue Ocean: This is the place.
 * Blast: Do you think someone lives here? Should we knock the door?
 * Alice: Whatever you do, please do it quick! *shaking*
 * Jaiden: Alice, you don't look comfortable.
 * Alice: Sorry, I really need to use the washroom...
 * Tommy: Yeah, you told us two hours ago when we arrived at this forest.
 * Red Fork: Let's knock on the door, and see if someone's inside.
 * Paula Python: Hello. What can I do to help you?
 * Alice: Sorry, can I use your washroom? It's an emergency!
 * Paula Python: Sure, it's on the last door to the left.
 * Alice: Thanks! *runs to the washroom*
 * Paula Python: It's already dark outside. Why don't you all come inside? You must be hungry and tired.
 * Bonk Choy: Yes, yes we are!
 * Marco: Are you sure you can trust her?
 * Green Shadow: Yeah, I don't really get a trustworthy vibe from that snake.
 * Bonk Choy: But she's trying to show hospitality, isn't she?
 * Paula Python: Yes, exactly. But if you don't want to stay for dinner, I understand.
 * Red Fork: Well, I am pretty hungry. And since we're probably going to stay in this forest for a while, I think having some dinner sounds great.
 * Blast: Yeah!
 * Paula Python: Come inside. Dinner is almost ready, and by the look on your faces, you probably need some good food before you continue your adventure.
 * Bonk Choy: Oh yeah!
 * Re-Peat Moss: Wait, I'm getting it again.
 * Bonk Choy: What?
 * Re-Peat Moss: The TRICKY vibe.
 * Red Fork: I think it's a great idea. We do need the food, after all. *walks inside*
 * Bonk Choy: Me too! *walks inside*
 * Blast: Yeah, I think so too. *walks inside*
 * Tommy: Same here. *walks inside*
 * Emma Emerald: I could take a breather before forest watching again. *walks inside*
 * Sean Sapphire: Yeah! *walks inside*
 * Amelia Amethyst: Well, how can I reject such an offer? *walks inside*
 * Red Ruby: Well, I do need some food too.
 * Toby Topaz: Hey, I'm hungry too! *walks inside*
 * Red Ruby: You're losing out on free food, your loss! *walks inside*
 * Diana Diamond: Well, if the other gemstones are going in, I should follow them. You coming, Gary?
 * Gary Garnet: I'm not hungry. And besides, Red will probably blow up my plate with his dynamite!
 * Diana Diamond: Suit yourself, but you may still join us if you'd like. *walks inside*
 * Lemon Glass: I guess I'll follow you guys. *walks inside*
 * Blue Ocean: Well, I am kind of hungry. Let's give it a try. *walks inside*
 * Captain Red Shell: I have a bad feeling about this *walks inside*
 * Bonk Choy: So, where's the good stuff?
 * Paula Python: It's on the table now. You can eat as much as you want.
 * Bonk Choy: WOW! *looks at the spread of food on the table*
 * Red Fork: It's like being in glorious food heaven! *starts devouring the food*
 * Blue Ocean: Hey, leave enough for all of us! *starts eating too*
 * Bonk Choy: YUM! *starts eating*
 * Red Ruby: Free food! Ho boy! *starts eating*
 * Blast: Time to dive in! *eats*
 * Tommy: This will be fun! *starts eating*
 * Lemon Glass: I'm not sure about this. I've been on diet for a while, and I don't think I want to gain back all the weight I've lost these months.
 * Blue Ocean: Hey, this food is really delicious. You've gotta try it!
 * Lemon Glass: I guess I can give it a try. *starts eating too*
 * Green Shadow: You know, this reminds me of Red Spoon's cooking somehow. I don't know why, it's just in my head. *eats a sandwich*
 * Tommy: *with lots of food in his mouth* Yeah, both he and this snake really are great at cooking!
 * Lemon Glass: Tommy, please don't talk with your mouth full. It's rude.
 * Tommy: Oh, sorry. *swallows his food* Better?
 * Lemon Glass: I guess so.
 * Blast: This food is great! *eating*
 * Red Fork: Tell me about it! *devours lots of food in seconds*
 * Paula Python: I see we're going to need more food. I'll bring you some more food. I'll be right back. *goes back into the kitchen*
 * Green Shadow: But this feels rather suspicious. Who would be kind enough to offer tons of food, free of charge?
 * Red Fork: In my experience, several ponies have done that for me before. Mostly Twilight and her friends... Although I've never seen a snake do that, I think we can just enjoy it. *continues eating*
 * Green Shadow: Okay, I guess.
 * Paula Python: Just look at you guys, you look like you definitely need to eat more.
 * Red Fork: Sure! More is always better!
 * Blue Ocean: Go ahead, give us more. Your food is pretty good.
 * Paula Python: Aw, thanks, you're so nice. *puts lots of food on the table* Well, you can continue eating. I'll be in the kitchen, preparing more food in case you need more.
 * Alice: Phew! The wonderful feeling of relief, after waiting so long... Hey, what are you guys doing?
 * Bonk Choy: You should try the food! It's great!
 * Toby Topaz: Yeah, come on!
 * Alice: I'm not sure about this.
 * Blast: Come on, you'll enjoy it!
 * Alice: Are you sure it's a good idea? I don't trust this snake.
 * Tommy: But you were the first one to run inside.
 * Alice: That's different!
 * Green Shadow: Well, I don't trust that sneaky snake either. I'm only eating enough food to make me full for the next few hours.
 * Kyoji: Same here. Trust me, I have encountered snakes before in my travels. They hypnotise you and put you into a trance before they eventually eat you.
 * Starcade: Yeah, like Kyoji said.
 * Green Shadow: Point is, you're not the only one with the same thought, Alice.
 * Bonk Choy: Why are you guys being downers on free food?
 * Red Fork: Yeah! It's free food, what more could you want?
 * Alice: I just think it's not a good idea.
 * Blue Ocean: Well, I don't see what's wrong with it. *eats* I like this food a lot, and nothing bad has happened to us.
 * Captain Red Shell: Yet.
 * Blast: Huh?
 * Captain Red Shell: I won't force you to stop eating, but I will tell you to be careful. Not everyone who seems to be good is actually good. Proceed with caution.
 * Red Fork: If you say so. *devours lots more food*
 * Green Shadow: That's nowhere near the cautious level.
 * Blue Ocean: Believe me, he's eating much less than he usually would.
 * Star: MORE COOKIES!
 * Amelia Amethyst: Did you just say cookies? YAY! *eats lots of cookies*
 * Jelo: I gotta say, this cooking's good, but not as good as Red Spoon's.
 * Red Fork: That's true though.
 * Peridot: ...No thanks. We Gems don't need to eat.
 * Gary Garnet: Well, we gemstones do need to eat.
 * Bonk Choy: More please!
 * Paula Python: As much as you like! *gives them more food*


 * Bonk Choy: Hooray! *continues eating*
 * Green Shadow: No thanks, I'm full.
 * Kyoji: Me too.
 * Bonk Choy: More for me! *eats lots of ice cream scoops*

''After a while, everyone who was eating is now full, some even with a stomach ache, except for Red Fork, who is still devouring tons more food. The others who didn't eat the food just look at their friends completely full.'' Paula Python comes back. Paula's eyes start glowing, and she smiles. Suddenly, most of the members in the gang have their eyes glowing too. Paula Python takes the gang to a large bedroom with many beds. ''Paula Python exits the bedroom, closing the door behind her, and leaving the Locked Room Gang in the bedroom. Most of them are getting ready to sleep, but the few members of the gang who aren't under the trance are wondering what Paula Python's plan is.'' Alice tries to open the door, but it's locked. The door, suprisingly, barely gets a scratch. Captain Red Shell draws his sword, and slashes at the door, only achieving a slightly larger scratch. ''Kyoji and Captain Red Shell slash at the door with their swords at the same time. The door breaks open.'' The gang members who were not under the trance enters the room Paula Python went into earlier. ''They sneak behind a table, to not be seen. There, they see Paula Python turning on the oven, and reading a cooking book.'' They hear Paula Python talks to herself while cooking. Paula Python heads back to the bedroom, where everyone else is sleeping. Captain Red Shell jumps in front of Paula Python, obstructing her way. Paula pulls a lever with her tail, making a cage close on Captain Red Shell, trapping him. Paula Python puts the cage on the table, near the oven. ''Kyoji swings his sword at Captain Red Shell's cage. However, the cage doesn't break. Instead, the noise made by the sword hitting the cage makes Paula Python notice them.'' Paula dodges the frying pan.
 * Marco: Y'know what? I've eaten too much.
 * Kyoji: Agreed.
 * Starcade: I don't usually eat this much considering how fit I need to be as a Star Fighter. I guess I'm done with food for the day.
 * Green Shadow: Marco's right, this is getting too much...
 * Jelo: The steak's half-burnt.
 * Bonk Choy: I disagree, it's well done!
 * Blue Ocean: I'm really full now...
 * Blast: Yeah, I couldn't eat another cookie even if I tried.
 * Tommy: Yeah, but it was really tasty. *burps* Excuse me.
 * Bonk Choy: One...more...bite...*reaches for a cookie*
 * Green Shadow: I got you! *holds back Bonk Choy* 
 * Kyoji: Looks like everyone else has eaten way more than enough.
 * Marco: I agree.
 * Starcade: They're stuffed!
 * Green Shadow: Looks like those who ate more than we do are not feeling that good now.
 * Red Fork: Actually, I'm feeling great!
 * Green Shadow: Except Red Fork, that is.
 * Star: Must...eat...more...cookies...
 * Jelo: Oh boy.
 * Blue Ocean: I can't eat anything more.
 * Paula Python: So, did you enjoy your dinner?
 * Bonk Choy: Yes!
 * Amelia Amethyst: Thank you for the cookies!
 * Star: Yeah, thank you!
 * Jelo: Now if you excuse us, we gotta leave.
 * Kyoji: Yeah, we have plenty more of adventuring to do!
 * Bonk Choy: Want us to tell you about our adventures, Paula?
 * Paula Python: That would be delightful. But it's very late, the forest is dangerous during the night. I'd recommend you to stay here for the night. That way you can rest, and you'll be ready to leave tomorrow morning.
 * Red Fork: Uh, thanks, but we should really leave. We don't want you to cause you any trouble.
 * Paula Python: Trouble? Of course not! I'm glad to have you here. And I'd really like you to stay. Things get pretty lonely around here. You should stay.
 * Paula Python: Stay here tonight.
 * Marco: What's going on?!
 * Red Fork: Yes Paula, we would be honored.
 * Blue Ocean: We'd love to stay.
 * Blast: Thank you for your hospitality, Paula.
 * Bonk Choy: Yay, we're staying!
 * Kyoji: I should've seen this coming. I knew that snake was up to no good.
 * Jelo: I agree.
 * Green Shadow: Snap out of it, guys!
 * Captain Red Shell: I'm afraid they're not going to listen.
 * Alice: What do you mean?
 * Captain Red Shell: Paula seems to have them under a trance. They'll do anything she says.
 * Kyoji: So it is a trance she's putting them under.
 * Paula Python: This should be enough to keep you comfortable tonight. If there's anything you need, I'll be in the kitchen.
 * Alice: By the way...
 * Paula Python: Yes, door to your left is the washroom, in case you need it again.
 * Alice: Good to know.
 * Paula Python: Have a good night sleep!
 * Bonk Choy: Thank you!
 * Diana Diamond: Let's go to sleep, fellow gemstones!
 * Starcade: This is crazy! Even the gemstones are under the trance!
 * Kyoji: Huh, I don't recall snakes hypnotizing gemstones before. Maybe it's because they're sentient beings.
 * Green Shadow: I wonder what that sneaky snake is up to. I don't really like the way she's acting.
 * Captain Red Shell: Maybe we should go see what she's up to.
 * Alice. Good idea!
 * Alice: Uh oh...
 * Captain Red Shell: Is there something wrong?
 * Alice: The door is locked.
 * Starcade: What do we do now?
 * Kyoji: *draws sword* Stand back! *slashes at the door*
 * Captain Red Shell: Let me give it a try.
 * Captain Red Shell: This door is oddly resistant.
 * Green Shadow: I'm suspecting Paula might have suspected that we're suspecting her.
 * Alice: How about both of you slash together?
 * Captain Red Shell: It's worth a try.
 * Kyoji: Let's do it.
 * Alice: Great job! Now let's go see what that sneaky snake is up to.
 * Green Shadow: Yeah.
 * Jelo: We gotta find a way to snap the rest out of their trance!
 * Alice: She's... cooking?
 * Starcade: Could she be cooking more food for us? Please don't tell me it is, because I don't feel like taking another bite for the next eight hours.
 * Captain Red Shell: Wait, that isn't any cooking book. I think I've seen one like that before.
 * Alice: Really? Where was it?
 * Captain Red Shell: At a sunken ship, inhabited by sharks. I think it's the same cooking book: "Cooking with Captain Jaws, 100 ways to cook your prey."
 * Alice: What!?
 * Paula Python: Well, they had their meal, it's time for me to have my own. What should I eat tonight? Roasted unicorns? Mega-Grow salad? Crab soup? Fried humans? Maybe I should have all of them tonight! It's been a long time since I've had so many visitors at once. This night's going to be the perfect feast!
 * Alice: She's going to eat us!?
 * Green Shadow: Mega-Grow salad? Is she talking...about eating me?
 * Starcade: I'm just relieved that "Stuffed Star Fighter" isn't on her menu.
 * Kyoji: Look, we have to find a way to prevent her from eating us and our friends.
 * Captain Red Shell: Yes, and fast.
 * Paula Python: *still talking to herself* Well, the oven is ready, and the vegetables are sliced. Now it's time to go for the main ingredients!
 * Green Shadow: She's heading towards our friends! We must stop her!
 * Marco: This is gonna be a recipe for disaster.
 * Captain Red Shell: Immediately!
 * Captain Red Shell: *draws his sword, and points it at Paula* Halt!
 * Paula Python: What are you doing, captain? Training for action?
 * Captain Red Shell: We know what you're planning to do to our friends.
 * Paula Python: Oh, you sure are some smart cookies, aren't you?
 * Captain Red Shell: Your sweet talk won't fool me. I'm a trained warrior, and I can sense your true intentions.
 * Paula Python: Oh, I guess you have discovered my plans for dinner. What a unfortunate event for me.
 * Captain Red Shell: Now, let our friends go, or else?
 * Paula Python: Please captain, I'm sure we can talk this out like civilized animals.
 * Captain Red Shell: I'm not going to fall for any of your tricks, sneaky predator.
 * Paula Python: In that case, there's something else I think you might fall for.
 * Captain Red Shell: And what might that be, treacherous snake?
 * Paula Python: A trap, that's what.
 * Paula Python: I'll save you here for later. I still have to go for your friends. I'm inviting them to a dinner unlike any dinner they've been at before. Because they're going to be the main course!
 * Jelo: Gee, thanks. *sarcastic*
 * Alice: Captain Red Shell! Now what do we do?
 * Jelo: Easy. We try and surprise her, then push her and trap her in her own cage!
 * Alice: I guess so.
 * Green Shadow: Good idea.
 * Kyoji: Captain, I'll try to break your cage open!
 * Paula Python: Nice try, I must say. Unfortunately for you, that cage isn't going to break down, no matter what. It's made from an imported material that is even stronger than diamonds. The only way to free your friend is with the key.
 * Alice: Give us the key!
 * Paula Python: I don't think so. You might have been lucky enough to not fall under my trance, but I'm still the one in control here.
 * Peridot: Oh yeah? Well, how about...uhh...Take this!*levitates a frying pan and throws it at Paula*
 * Paula: Now listen. If you do anything to try and stop me, your friend captain will be the appetizer tonight.
 * Jelo: I'm sorry, but if it's anything, you're on the menu. *slashes at Paula*


 * Kyoji: I wonder where the key is.
 * Starcade: I'll look for it! *starts searching the house*
 * Kyoji: Great, I'll take on Paula. *leaps at Paula and slashes at her*

Paula grabs the cage with Captain Red Shell inside, and moves it towards the oven. ''Green Shadow casts her ice powers on Paula Python's oven. The oven freezes.'' A frying pan is thrown directly at Paula's face, making her drop the cage. A small pony shape walks to them. The others run to the bedroom to alert the other sleeping gang members. Tommy grabs a trumpet out of nowhere, and plays it, waking up Blast. Tommy plays his trumpet loud enough to wake up everyone in the room. Everyone runs back to the kitchen to stop Paula Python. When the gang returns to the kitchen, they see Paula Python having dinner. Toby Topaz cuts open a portal home with his dimensional scissors. ''Everyone enters the portal to Echo Creek, leaving Paula Python to enjoy her dinner. Back to Echo Creek...'' Starcade sees Bonk Choy and the gemstones barfing. ''Everyone in the Locked Room Gang goes to have a good night sleep, after such a long adventure. The next morning...''
 * Paula: Stop that! I'm warning you!
 * Paula: Stop attacking, or your friend will be seafood!
 * Alice: Don't do that!
 * Paula: It's your decision. Want him to live? One more attack, and I'll throw him into the oven!
 * Jelo: You think we're that dumb?
 * Marco: We have to find Star and Jaiden!
 * Green Shadow: I got an idea!
 * Paula: What?
 * Alice: Good thinking, Green Shadow!
 * Paula: Anyway, I can still eat him.
 * ???: I don't think you'll want to do that, problematic python.
 * Alice: Who did that?
 * Peridot: That wasn't me.
 * Green Shadow: That was a good hit, but who did that?
 * Paula: Who are you?
 * ???: They call me by many names at my homeland, but you can call me... Red Spoon.
 * Alice: Red Spoon!?
 * Starcade: Red Spoon? You used your calculations to find us?
 * Red Spoon: Precisely. I thought you'd might need some help, so I made sure to keep an eye on you guys.
 * Alice: Really? I thought you were working on your new restaurant.
 * Red Spoon: I was, but I was also looking after you guys. After years of looking after Red Fork when he gets into crazy adventures, I've developed that ability.
 * Paula: You're not going to stop me, undersized equestrian!
 * Red Spoon: Guys, go save the rest of the gang. I'll keep this reptile busy.
 * Alice: By yourself? Aren't you too young to fight a villain on your own?
 * Red Spoon: To be completely honest... yes, I am, effectively. But that won't stop me.
 * Alice: But...
 * Captain Red Shell: Do as the young pony says. I trust him.
 * Green Shadow: Does he need any help?
 * Red Spoon: I think I know how to handle this reptile. You guys get the rest of the gang out of the bedroom. I'll be ok.
 * Green Shadow: Alright then, if you say so.
 * Alice: Guys! Wake up!
 * Blast: *still asleep* Just five more minutes mom...
 * Alice: I'm not your mom! This is an emergency!
 * Blsat: I don't wanna go to school today... I wanna watch a movie with Jaiden... *still sleeping*
 * Alice: Watch a movie with Jaiden? *reacts* Blast, wake up!
 * Blast: *hugs Alice while he's asleep* I love you Jaiden.
 * Alice: Blast... just wake up, please...
 * Tommy: *wakes up, and notices what's going on* What is happening?
 * Alice: *blushes* I can explain! Blast is asleep, and...
 * Tommy: Dreaming with Jaiden?
 * Alice. Yeah... But there's no time, we've got to wake up the others before it's too late.
 * Tommy: I know just how to wake up Blast.
 * Blast: What!? *notices he's hugging Alice* Sorry! *stops immediately*
 * Alice: Jaiden dream, I guess.
 * Blast: *blushes* Yeah...
 * Alice: Anyway, there's no time to lose! We've got to get out of here, and fast!
 * Green Shadow: We still have to wake up the others!
 * Starcade: Tommy, how about that trumpet again? Maybe that'll help.
 * Marco: Good idea, Starcade! Come on, Tommy!
 * Tommy: Ok.
 * Red Fork: What's going on?
 * Blue Ocean: I was having a great dream about being at a coffee store with... uh... actually, never mind. *blushes*
 * Red Fork: What's going on?
 * Green Shadow: Long story short, you all have been tricked by that sneaky snake. She's planning to eat us all, and Red Spoon's in there fighting her off.
 * Red Fork: Red Spoon!?
 * Green Shadow: He showed up and found us with his calculations.
 * Blue Ocean: We've gotta go help him!
 * Kyoji: Well, that snake shall pay for tricking and attempting to murder my friends.
 * Green Shadow: Let's go stop her together!
 * Red Fork: Everyone, to the kitchen!
 * Blast: Sorry about the weird hug, Alice. I was still asleep.
 * Alice: No problem, it's ok.
 * Blast: Ok. Let's never talk about it again, ok?
 * Alice: Ok. *smiles*
 * Bonk Choy: Hey, Paula! What's that you're eating?
 * Paula Python: Red Spoon, what did you say this was?
 * Red Spoon: *cooking* It's french toast and tomato soup.
 * Paula Python: Well, anyway, it's delicious!
 * Red Fork: Wait, what's going on!?
 * Red Spoon: I cooked some dinner for Paula.
 * Paula Python: And it turns out that this tastes much better than anything I could have cooked with you guys!
 * Blue Ocean: So, you're not going to eat us?
 * Paula Python: Not any more. I already freed your friend Captain Red Shell, by the way.
 * Red Fork: Wait, Red Spoon not only stopped a villain, but actually made her not attack us any more?
 * Jelo: What a turn of events!
 * Green Shadow: Wow, I certainly didn't see this coming.
 * Kyoji: I'm not sure, should we still trust her though?
 * Red Spoon: As long as she's not hungry, yes we can.
 * Paula Python: This dinner is the best I've ever had!
 * Kyoji: I guess.
 * Captain Red Shell: I must say, good job Red Spoon. Not only are you a smart child, but you also proved to have courage, by standing up to Paula by yourself. You have my respect, young pony.
 * Red Spoon: Thanks.
 * Red Fork: Well, I guess we should go back to the forest to search for the dimensional scissors?
 * Red Spoon: You mean these? *shows them the lost dimensional scissors*
 * Blue Ocean: How'd you get them!
 * Red Spoon: An insect was carrying them, until it was eaten by a frog. Then I picked up the scissors. I thought they'd be important.
 * Star: Are those...
 * Toby Topaz: Those are mine, thanks! *takes the dimensional scissors from Red Spoon*
 * Red Fork: Now let's go home!
 * Toby Topaz: Let's go, guys!
 * Blue Ocean: Back to Echo Creek!
 * Diana Diamond: We're home!
 * Bonk Choy: And I don't feel so good. *barfs after having eaten too much food*
 * Blue Ocean: My stomach hurts...
 * Blast: How could I physically eat so much?
 * Red Fork: I don't get what you're all talking about. I feel great!
 * Starcade: I won't eat again for the next 6 hours. Period.
 * Starcade: Make that 12 hours.
 * Green Shadow: Whatever happened to Red Spoon?
 * Red Spoon: I'm right here.
 * Red Fork: Thanks for helping us.
 * Red Spoon: No problem.
 * Red Fork: You know? The Red Crystals would really benefit from having someone like you. What do you say Red Spoon? Wanna be a Red Crystal?
 * Red Spoon: Sure, sounds great! So, does that make me a member of the Locked Room Gang too?
 * Blue Ocean: Technically, yes.
 * Red Spoon: Excellent.
 * Green Shadow: Welcome to the Locked Room Gang, Red Spoon.
 * Red Spoon: Thanks. By the way, would you all like to come to the opening of my new restaurant tomorrow? I would have had it today, but I think you've had enough food for today.
 * Green Shadow: More than enough. I might even have to tell Bonk Choy to start exercising.
 * Kyoji: That's great, we'd love to.
 * Starcade: I have had enough of fancy food. *barfs*
 * Red Fork: Is there anything for me?
 * Red Spoon: I think so. I did make some food, since I knew you'd still be hungry.
 * Red Fork: Thanks! *runs to eat the food*
 * Red Spoon: Some things never change.
 * Kyoji: How does one pony like him even eat so much?
 * Green Shadow: I guess that's a mystery to be solved. But anyway, we'll be honored to come to your restaurant tomorrow, Red Spoon.
 * Red Spoon: Great!
 * Alice: Well, I'm glad everything turned out well.
 * Red Spoon: Yeah.
 * Alice: Well, it's pretty late, I think we should all go to get some rest now.
 * Red Spoon: I think it's a good idea. Good night everyone.
 * Green Shadow: Good night guys. We'll meet at Red Spoon's new restaurant tomorrow.
 * Alice: Good night.
 * Jelo: Good night.
 * Star: Byeeeeee~!
 * Jelo: Hey, guys!
 * Green Shadow: Good morning, guys!
 * Star: Good morning, Penelopea!
 * Green Shadow: Good morning, Star!
 * Kyoji: Hey guys!
 * Bonk Choy: Can we go to Red Spoon's for breakfast?
 * Red Fork: Sounds like a great idea! I bet Red Spoon's already cooking something delicious. Today is his restaurant's grand opening, after all.
 * Blue Ocean: I'm excited, this will be a great event!
 * Green Shadow: Alright, let's go.
 * Bonk Choy: Hooray, delicious food here we come!

''The gang goes to Red Spoon's new restaurant. They're surprised to see how full of customers the restaurant is.'' The rest of the gang tells Red Spoon what they want to eat, and he just listens to them. Red Spoon leaves to cook the food.
 * Red Spoon: Welcome to the big opening of "Red Spoon's Diner"!
 * Blue Ocean: Wow, this place is much fuller than I expected.
 * Red Spoon: Yeah, I made lots of advertisement about my new restaurant, and even offered free samples for people to try the food I'll be serving. After all, no business can survive for long without marketing!
 * Alice: But, you managed to bring so much people here in one day? I'm impressed.
 * Gary Garnet: According to statistics, 86% of newly-opened restaurants usually have a lot of people in the first week or so.
 * Alice: Even so, most of those restaurants make sure to have advertisement and announce their opening several days or even weeks before opening. Red Spoon brought all these people in just one day?
 * Red Spoon: Well, I reserved a large table for all of you.
 * Bonk Choy: Yay!
 * Green Shadow: Thank you, Red Spoon. C'mon guys, let's take a seat.
 * Red Fork: *rushes to his seat* Ready to eat!
 * Blast: Neat rhyme!
 * Red Spoon: *gives them the menu* What would you like to eat today?
 * Bonk Choy: A frappe with whipped cream spray!
 * Green Shadow: That's a drink.
 * Bonk Choy: I know, I wanna have a drink that rhymes with "today". Jokes aside, I'd like roasted turkey!
 * Green Shadow: *faceleafs* Just a sandwich please.
 * Blue Ocean: An extra cheesy omelette, please.
 * Alice: I want french toast and coffee.
 * Red Fork: Can I have everything on the menu?
 * Red Spoon: I knew you'd say that.
 * Blast: I want scrambled eggs with bacon!
 * Tommy: Can I have chocolate pancakes?
 * Alice: Aren't you going to write it down? It's a lot of orders.
 * Red Spoon: I can remember them without any trouble, don't worry.
 * Alice: If you say so.
 * Red Spoon: Now that I have all of your orders, the food will be ready in a few minutes.
 * Bonk Choy: And now, the waiting game begins.
 * Gary Garnet: How is someone as young as him able to run such a fine restaurant alone? He's a waiter AND a chef!
 * Red Fork: Oh, he actually has waiters. He just decided to come give us personalized attention. After all, he did invite us as special guests, and even reserved a table for us.
 * Gary Garnet: That's true.
 * Blue Ocean: Yeah, the rest of the tables are being attended by the waiters.
 * Alice: He still surprises me though.
 * Blast: I can't wait until the food is ready!
 * Bonk Choy: Yeah, I can smell his cooking! It's great!