There was once a pony. That pony was known under many names, but today we shall call them "Longhaul".
That pony had a dream. Even as a filly, when his parents lovingly asked him "little Longhaul, who would You like to be, when You're older?" they would hear him say...
"I want to reach the count of 100 in Count until a mod posts thread on MLPForums.com!"
There was a confusion on their face each time little Longhaul said that. What was that MLPForums.com?! Well.. they had no idea. Neither did Longhaul though. What he knew is this - he will reach the 100 count! That is his goal! The practice was endless! His refreshing page and typing skills were unmatched.
Then... he witnessed it. His El Dorado! His Atlantis! The fabled MLPForums! It existed.
He knew on that day, that this is what he was training for. Now it was time to make his dream come true. Without second thought the account was made. His eyes would widen with thrill, his hooves ready to begin. The thread was there. However... there was a presence there... presence known to wider audience of MLPForums as... @Simon
distant lightning strikes for dramatic effect
Many were kneeling before him. Each held a piece of paper. Most of them had "1" written on them. Some had higher numbers. There were very few of these though...
That's when he understood that he will have to fight to count to 100! But he was ready. All his training is about to pay off.
Longhaul underestimated his foe... that power... it was unmatched. How did Simon do it? How did one so soft looking control such immense ability to break the counting? Was it that hat of his? Was it some magical enchantment on his bag? Longhaul had no answer to that question. But there was one power Simon was no prepared for. Not every fight can be won with charging at Your opponet... sometimes what You need is...
Deception...
So he waited. Longhaul waited, his gaze fixed on Simon's online status, like Rainbow Dash's eyes on newest release of Daring Do's adventures! His patience was immense and paid off...
Simon was offline. His only weakness - an unnecesarry distraction some ponies refer to as "having a job".
Longhaul smiled. This was his time. Proudly he raised his hoof... pressed the button "2"... His first step... first step towards victory...
And then... as his post reached mlpforums something happened. Distant fluttering of wings. Who could that be?
A voice, like a thunder roared!
"GREETINGS! MY NAME IS SIR HUGSALOT! AND I HAVE COME HERE TO RESET THE COUNT"
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"YOU'RE WELCOME! HAVE A NICE DAY!"
Sir Hugsalot flew off into the horizon...