A Heart Full of Song

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Chapter 2 – A Picnic With Family and Friends

Meanwhile Twilight, her brother Shining Armor, her sister-in-law Princess Cadence were enjoying their picnic with Fluttershy, Discord and Seabreeze in the garden at Fluttershy's cottage. This was the first time that Discord hung out with Twilight and her family properly, after the whole struggle against Tirek, he finally learned about the true importance of friendship and gave Twilight her key to opening the chest from the Tree of Harmony, which created her new castle. He vowed to become a better friend to them, Fluttershy and their friends. This was also the first time Discord and Seabreeze met each other, after Fluttershy told him about their adventures with him and the Breezies. They were discussing the arrangements for the gala.

"This is going to be a fun and fantastic event," said Twilight excitedly. "And thanks for volunteering to be the hostess of this event Cadence."

"No problem Twilight, we're sisters in law and I'm glad to help. And I am the Princess of Love after all."

"And the handsome captain of the Royal Guard Twiley," added Shining Armor, drinking a glass of lemonade. Twilight giggled.

"Of course B.B.B.F.F, and Discord is in charge of the magic display with Trixie and Seabreeze," continued Twilight.

"I wouldn't miss this event in the world," said Discord. "And this is the prefect opportunity to hang out with my new friends, isn't that right?"

Seabreeze, who sat on Discord's left shoulder agreed whilst eating a chocolate chip cookie. "I'm so thrilled that me and my fellow Breezies get to take part in this gala and celebrating this special day."

Twilight continued reading through the checklist, "Pinkie, Cheese Sandwich, Applejack, Rarity and Coco Pommel are doing the decorations and food, Vinyl Scratch is doing the music and Rainbow Dash and the Wonderbolts are doing the grand finale display. Which leaves Fluttershy doing a special song for the gala." Fluttershy was a bit worried since she was taking baby steps at a time since she performed on stage with the Pony Tones. But with her friends there she knew she could take up the courage to do it.

"It would be great Twilight, I am finally going to get up on stage to perform in front of all my friends." Everyone smiled in agreement. It was at this moment when Sweetie Belle arrived, walking across the little bridge.

"Hey guys," she said. "Can I talk to you?"

"Hey Sweetie Belle, of course." Replied Fluttershy as she came and sat down between herself and Discord.

"Do you want a cookie?" asked Seabreeze.

"Thanks." Sweetie Belle used her new unicorn magic to take the cookie from Seabreeze. Then she sighed.

"What's wrong Sweetie Belle?" asked Discord. "Something got you down?"

"Well...it's Spike." She replied. "He's really upset today."

"About what?" asked Princess Cadence, looking quite puzzled.

"Well, he is upset because Rarity is going out with Toe Tapper of their group the Pony Tones, and he asked her to be his date for the gala. But Spike came to the Boutique to ask her out to the gala, but he was too late. And now he is heartbroken."

"Oh poor Spike," said Twilight, looking worried. "Now I know why he was acting strange towards Rarity, because he had a crush on her ever since we first came to Ponyville."

"But she recently fell in love with Toe Tapper from the last few performances we did together," explained Fluttershy. "He is now the perfect stallion for her."

"How come he hasn't told her how he felt about her?" asked Shining Armor.

"I guess he was nervous to admit his feelings to her, and now he missed his chance." Discord added.

"I felt so sorry for him going through all of this, I wish I could do something to help him." Said Sweetie Belle sadly. Twilight pondered in thought, then an idea came to her.

"Sweetie Belle, why don't you ask Spike to the gala."

"Me?"

"Of course, I noticed you are very close to Spike, since you helped him to face his struggles at the Equestria Games. I'm sure you could be his date for the gala."

"That makes sense Twilight, and I have to admit I have become close friends with Spike."

"Why don't you perform a song at the gala to help admit your feelings to him?" asked Fluttershy. "I know you have stage fright like I do, but maybe we can help you by being the chorus."

"You do that for me?" asked Sweetie Belle and her eyes twinkled.

"Sure, if anypony can sing like Fluttershy it is you Sweetie Belle. We know you can do it." Seabreeze replied and gave her a wink. She pondered for a moment.

"I'll do it." Everypony cheered. Now all they needed was a plan..