Chapter 1:
The Calm Before the Storm
It was just another average day in Ponyville. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and the town was bustling.
"Hey, Twilight." Spike said to the pony who still had her head stuck in a book. "Hey, Twilight." Spike repeated louder but still no response. Spike sighed then took a deep breath "TWILIGHT!" The purple pony looked up in alarm.
"What is it, Spike?" She asked with concern in her face.
"We're going to be late, that's what." Spike paused waiting for a response only to get a quizzical look from Twilight. Spike face-palmed then said "We're supposed to meet everypony down at Sugar Cube Corner, remember?" Twilight went wide-eyed.
"Oh, how could I forget?" She wailed. "Pinkie Pie wanted us to taste test her new cupcake recipe." Spike glanced at a watch then looked at Twilight.
"We still have ten minutes. We can make it there in time if we hurry." Twilight opened the door with her magic.
"You're right, Spike. Now c'mon, we have cupcakes to taste!" With that she scooped Spike on to her back and galloped off, nearly forgetting to shut her door. As she ran she was greeted by a familiar voice.
"Running a little late today, Twilight?" Twilight looked up to see none other than her friend Rainbow Dash.
"And you aren't running late?" Rainbow Dash just laughed.
"Me? Late? I can make it to Sugar Cube Corner in ten seconds flat." She said matter-of-factly. Spike looked at her for a moment then just said.
"Oh really?" Rainbow Dash flew next to Spike so they were nose to nose.
"Yeah." And with that she took off leaving a rainbow streak in her wake. Little conversation took place for the next few minutes as Twilight began breathing heavier from the extended work out she was not used to. Then Spike leapt up, almost falling off of Twilight.
"There's Sugar Cube Corner!" Twilight let out a sigh of relief as they dashed in the door.
"Yay! You're here! Now that everypony is here you can all taste my new cupcake recipe." Pinkie Pie said as she bounced with excitement.
"Yeah. Just give me a moment to catch my breath." Twilight said, panting. Pinkie disappeared into the kitchen momentarily then reappeared carrying a tray full of cupcakes.
"Oh, they smell absolutely fabulous." Rarity said sniffing the air.
"And they taste even better." Applejack remarked as she took a bite of one.
"Oh my, they are delicious, Pinkie." Fluttershy said barely audible. The compliments kept coming along with laughter and merriment. Sadly, everyone had responsibilities to attend to so they could not stay as long as they would have liked. Fluttershy had to help and feed the animals, Rarity had a dress she must finish, Applejack had farm duties, Twilight had to report to Princess Celestia, and Rainbow Dash had to…do something. She wasn't very specific. So they all adjourned to their respective homes leaving Pinkie Pie alone. Yep, just another average day in Ponyville. Until chapters 3-11 that is.
