Our story begins in Ponyville as the day was just beginning. As the sun rose and ponies started their days, it was clear that this was no ordinary day. Hearts and Hooves Day had come, and it put everyone in the mood to celebrate. For our 6 heroes, it was cause to start the day the only way a story like this can begin: a song. We find Rarity first, hard at work on a new line for the H&H celebration in Canterlot. And the song begins here.
"Today's the day! Working through the night to get the dresses made the perfect way! It's not work if you love it, that's what they say! I couldn't see myself somewhere else anyway! I can hardly wait, today's the day!"
"I'm on my way! To Canterlot to celebrate this most special day! They'll love my work, I know they do, and I'm sure to meet a prince or two, but I surely can't delay today's the day!" Rarity sang as she whisked around the boutique, singing and working.
Next came Pinkie, who was hopping down the street on her way to Sugar Cube when she began. "Today's the day! Oh boy oh boy that's all I can say! I'm off to work with a great big smile and a happy song that goes on for miles, off into the fray today's the day!"
Pinkie burst into the bakery as she continued. "A certain cake, for a special someone is what I'll make! Their hard to make, I know it's true, but their sure to melt a heart or two, and there's colts abound along the way, because they know today's the day!"
Next it was Fluttershy, who was filling her saddle bags to the brim with a smile on her face. "Today's the day! Oh finally there's nothing in my way! I'm off to see the migration of the butterflies, and it's sure to be a joy with my special bunny guy! It makes me want to hop and yell hooray, I can hardly wait today's the day!"
The next pony was Twilight, who was poring over a large checklist while Spike stuffed suitcases at a breakneck pace. "Today's the day! It's time to be off on my merry way! Shining Armor waits for me in Canterlot, and he says he knows a colt who is super hot! Finally I'll go beyond these books! And learn a thing or two about love and looks! This couldn't be ruined in any way, today's the day!"
The song was picked up by Rainbow, who was so excited it seemed to be dripping off her. "Today's the day! And I'm celebrating in the most awesome way! Midnight is on his way straight to me, and the time we're together makes me fill with glee, and it's all planned the perfect way, today's the day!"
She continued performing wild feats of awesomeness as she sang. "Awesome stunts...and busting up those nasty weather fronts! It's going to be awesome cause it's planned by me, and we're together for the first time since I was three, what more can I say today's the day!"
Finally we find Applejack. But the normally cheerful earth pony was visibly depressed. She had locked herself in her room and had drawn all the shades, save for a sliver of daylight peeking through the window. The music slowed and gained a sadder tone as the mare sighed. "Today's the day...it can't be but that's what they all say. Everypony has a special somepony, but I guess whoever says that forgot about me. I'm without him in every way, on this lousy lousy day."
"It's not his fault...and if I asked he'd bring the world right to halt. But Midnight can't be my somepony, because his sister made sure that he is never free. I guess I'm meant to be alone while my friends celebrate away, and I'll wallow all by myself this Hearts and Hooves Day."
Below AJ were Big Mac and Applebloom, who were doing their best not to explode into tears. The younger filly looked up at her brother. "Ain't that the saddest thing you ever heard Big Mac?" Applebloom said, fighting tears. Big Mac hung his head low and nodded. "Yup." He agreed, trying not to cry as he did. The only composed one was Granny Smith, who was napping peacefully.
Finally, Applebloom gathered herself. "I'm gonna fix this! Midnight is gonna see my sister today or as Celestia as my witness she can take my cutie Mark back!" The filly declared as she galloped out of the house in search of the other Crusaders to help her. Big Mac chewed his lip anxiously as his sister ran off. The colt of few words managed to speak as he watched. "Uh, Celestia? Maybe don't take her mark? Please?" He muttered as Granny Smith suddenly awoke. "Huh?! What'd I miss?" The elder mare asked.
