The five ponies, and the dragon, were about to start their meeting when the door to the throne room was opened by an orange Pegasus guard with a blue mane.

I know what everyone outside the fourth wall is thinking, why is Flash Sentry here and not in the Crystal Empire as part of the royal guard? Well simple answer after Twilight had had her castle for a while Celestia had thought it would be a good idea for Twilight to have some royal guards of her own. Cadence and Shining Armor had agreed to this and so they each chose some guards to protect Ponyville castle. Cadence, being the princess of love that she is, and knowing of Twi's crush on the Pegasus had sent Flash to be part of her Sister-in-law's royal guard. Maybe it would be easier for the two to get together sometime.

Best plan ever right. (Not really though)

"Your highness" Flash bowed when he entered the room.

Twilight rolled her eyes "Flash I have asked you a million times to just call me 'Twilight'." The purple alicorn said with a twinge of annoyance.

Sure she was the princess of friendship but, she still didn't care to be addressed that way by friends. She had been an ordinary unicorn with a somewhat normal life like every pony else in Equestria before she was a princess. She didn't mind others addressing her that way but still couldn't allow her friends to.

"Twilight then" Flash nodded "Well Twilight, your friend is here" He said before stepping aside allowing Fluttershy to walk in.

"Thanks Flash" Twilight smiled "You may go now."

"As you wish" Flash said before leaving and closing the door behind him.

"Sorry I'm late girls" Fluttershy apologized quietly.

"Well, what took you so long?" Rainbow asked rather rudely "We were waiting forever for you"

"Rainbow Dash!" Applejack scolded

"What? We were all thinking it" Rainbow said as if she were innocent

"Whatever" Twilight rolled her eyes at the ponies usual behavior "At least we are all here and I can share the news" Every pony nodded and took their seats.

"So darling what exactly is this about?" Rarity asked

"Well as you all know the grand galloping gala is coming up." Twilight began and when she saw every pony was paying attention she continued "Well Celestia has asked that we help with preparations for this year's gala"

"Really? That's great news darling."

"So far Celestia has some preparations for the gala done but she is going to let us help and finish up the rest."

"Yay! This is going to be amazing! We can have Pes and cakes!" Pinkie gasped "Or Piecakes!"

The ponies chuckled at the pink pony's antics.

Rarity beamed "Oh, I can't wait to make dresses for this years gala. I have some lovely designs that I am just dying to use."

"This is going to be great!" Pinkie squealed

"Totally!" Dash Cheered "And now that I am wonderbolt I get to join them at the gala for real this time!"

"I can't wait to put up streamers and balloons and lots of pretty decorations" Pinkie continued

"Oh uh... about that " Twilight chuckled nervously "Celestia says she's hired a party planner. She's fine if you help, but you'll have to work together."

"Oh, that's okay." Pinkie said "as long as I get to help!"

"Just remember, this pony is probably in charge, you'd have to do what he asks you to do."

"So no do overs at last time someone tried to plan a party with you around" AJ smirked

Pinkie blushed "I may have gone overboard just a bit. I promise it won't happen again. I've learned.

"Great now that we've got that covered" Twilight said before looking at a list "Celestia has assigned some jobs for a couple of you"

"Cool! What are they?" Pinkie asked excitedly even though she already had an assignment.

"Well Applejack has been asked to help bake food for this gala" Twilight answered "Can you do that AJ?"

"Of course I can" AJ smiled accepting her task.

"Great" Twilight smiled "Now Rarity?"

"Yes darling?" Rarity said, ready for her task

"You can focus on making dresses for the gala. It has a special theme to it this year. I don't know what it is, but I'm sure it will be great."

"A theme?" Fluttershy asked

"You know Celestia always trying to liven these events up." Twilight replied "By the way, the princess has asked you to help prepare the castle gardens for the event. Make sure they are perfect.

"Yay!" She smiled

"Everyone will help with other assignments that are given in their free time. So there will always be something to help with."

Everyone nodded.

"This is going to be so awesome!"

"Yah this is going to be the best party in the history of parties!" Pinkie said jumping up and down excitedly "Well except for Rainbow's birth-aversary where Cheese and I planned a party together but really what could top that?!"

And every pony just stared at Pinkie before shrugging it off. Just Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie.

"I agree this sounds so fun" Rarity commented

"Yay." Fluttershy said

"I know." Twilight said "And Celestia wants us to leave tomorrow"

Rarity gasped "Oh my, there is so much to pack, all my sewing supplies and materials and..."

And as Rarity continued her small rant about things she would need the others agreed to meet at the train station

All the ponies said goodbye and went to prepare!

And once every pony was gone Twilight began to squeal like a little filly and fly around her throne room and she nearly hit the chandelier her friends had made for her.

"Oops" She blushed when she realized what she had been doing. She couldn't help it she was so excited.

Twilight floated back to the ground and ran out of the throne room with a huge grin when she, literally, bumped into Flash.

"What's got you so exited?" The captain questioned

Twilight blushed realizing what she was doing "Oh, well, I'm just excited for the upcoming gala."

"Oh," Flash smiled "That's coming up isn't it?"

Twilight nodded

"Cool, so I was wondering, do you think maybe we could go to the gala together."

Twilight was surprised by what he was asking "Like as in a…. Date?"

"Sure, that is if you want to." He replied "Unless you'd rather just go as friends or…"

"A date is fine" Twilight interrupted, her cheeks flushing slightly.

"Really?" He said excitedly

Twilight nodded in response "I'd love to go with you, It'll be fun. Thanks Flash." She hugged him before walking away to attend to some duties.

Flash had a huge grin on his face. She said yes, so now they would be going to the gala together! He could hardly wait