Ticket Master
When I woke up this morning I was bored, Rarity gave me the day off and I wasn't scheduled to work at Sugarcube Corner today. I was that kind of bored where you don't want to do anything but you still try to find something to do. I decided to explore my bag some more as I had yet to see all of it.
The next episode hasn't happened yet as far as I knew, though it should happen soon if I remember right. I had worked out that each season was four months, give or take a few days. Each episode should be nineteen days to three weeks apart, the exception being the two parters and season three.
When I was looking through a room that was only labeled 'Extras' I found a blueprint of my house. I also found a note with a small key taped to the note, next to it that said, 'behind the bookcase you will find a staircase leadind down to a landing with three doors, each door will have a room which you may use as needed.'
When I went to go investigate, I found a small key hole in the side of the bookcase. I put the key in and turned it, I heard a click and pulled the bookcase open like a door. I saw a well lit staircase leading down to a landing with three doors on the landing.
When I went to the first one I saw a few windows where the wall met the ceiling, I decided that this would be my Pet Room. No later had I thought that did it change into a suitable place for all my cats and dogs, with a plauke on the outside of the door labeled 'Pet Room'.
I then went to the second room and saw that while there were no windows it was still well light and decided that this would be the room were I kept all of my electronics. Then like the first room it changed to suit my needs with plenty of space, outlets, and tables. It also had a plaque on the outside labeled 'Game Room'.
The last room I already had decided was going to be the library, when I got to the door it already had a plaque that said 'Library'. When I looked inside it had bookshelves already along the wall with a cozy sitting area in the corner.
I started to feel hungry, but I didn't feel like cooking, so I decided to go to Sugarcube Corner. While I was walking out of my house I saw Rarity heading in the same direction. "Hey Rarity," I said as I walked up to the mare.
"Hello, Cake Filling, how are you?" The marshmallow mare asked.
"I'm fine Rarity, just on my way to Sugarcube Corner for a bite to eat." I told her. We then rounded a corner and saw Spike. I then heard Rarity gasp.
"Are these what I think they are?" I heard Rarity ask the dragon.
"Yes, Yes , Yes, Twilight's taking me to the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot." Pinkie told us.
I realized that the third episode was happening today and tuned them out while I was thinking. I knew that we would all get tickets at the end of the day but then I had a thought, I couldn't let them know when an episode was happening so I would have to play along. I then started listening again for when I could ask for the extra ticket.
"Gee, Fluttershy, is sounds beautiful." I heard Twilight say.
"Twilight, you haven't given the extra ticket to anypony else have you, because I was wondering if I could have it. I would really like to see Princess Luna again, I understand what it's like being in someplace different than normal, then coming back to new surrounding is tough on anypony." I asked, though it was to avoid suspicion, that is what I wanted to do at the Gala, because like Fluttershy I didn't really want anything to do with the Gala.
"Now wait just minute!" Rainbow Dash yelled while standing on the beam of a house.
"Rainbow dash, were you following me?" Twilight demanded.
"No, I mean, yes, I mean, maybe. Look it doesn't matter I couldn't risk a goodie four shoes like you just giving that ticket away to just anypony." Rainbow said as an excuse.
"Now wait just another minute," Applejack said.
"Applejack, were you following me too?" Twilight asked with a frown.
"No, I was followin' this one, to make sure she didn't try any funny business. Still tryin' to take ma ticket." AJ said pointing an accusing hoof at Rainbow Dash.
"Your ticket?!" Rainbow Yelled.
"But Twilight's taking me!"Pinkie said. We all then started arguing about the ticket.
"QUIE-E-E-T!" Twilight yelled.
"...and then I said 'oatmeal, are you crazy?!', oh." Pinkie said as she saw us all staring at her.
"Girls, Cake Filling, there's no use in arguing." Twilight told us firmly.
"But, Twi-ili-" Rarity started.
"Eh,this is my decision, and I will make it on my own, and I certainly can't think straight with all this noise," Twilight's stomach let out a growl, "Not to mention hunger." She then waved us off, "Now go on, shoo."
We all walked away grumbling, except me, I was silent but mad like the others. "And don't worry, I'll figure this out," Twilight yelled, then added, "somehow."
I was still hungry but I didn't feel like sweets anymore so I went to the cafe, completely forgetting that's were Twilight went next, though, I ate inside. When I got there I ordered a red and white rose sandwich with a side of hay fries.
When I was done with my fries it had started to rain, I had checked the schedule and it said that while it was to be a heavy rain, it was also supposed to be a short one. I was sulking despite knowing that we would all get tickets. To take my mind off it I decided to work some overtime at the boutique, I had an ensemble to work on anyway.
By the time I had gotten to the boutique I heard Applejack ask, "So, is that a maybe?" I walked around the corner to go inside and heard AJ mutter to herself, "Aw, ponyfeathers, guess I'll just have to try harder," She then walked away with the cart of apple treats.
I went inside to find Rarity picking up the dress that Twilight had thrown off. "Oh, Cake, darling, if you're looking for Twilight, you just missed her." Rarity told me.
"Actually Rarity, I'm here to work on an ensemble to clear my head." I told her while heading down a hall on the first floor to the room Rarity let me use for designs that I was requested to do or personal outfits I worked on. I did mainly stallion and colt designs since Rarity did Mare and Filly designs.
I had an outfit I was working on for Sorin. When he performed at the Summer Sun Celebration I had met him and we had become friends. I worked on the outfit for about an hour before I left the boutique and headed for the market.
When I got there I heard some 'Benny Hill' music start to play and saw Twilight and Spike run by while being chased by a bunch of mares. All I had to buy from the market was different kinds of fruit so I could make some frosting and for breakfast. When I was done with the shopping I walked a short distance home and put every thing away. After I was done with that I had another short walk to the library.
When I walked in the door the Benny Hill music stopped. I had just gotten up to the ledge and sat down when Twilight and Spike teleported in, Spike looked a bit toasty.
"Guh, warm me next time you're gonna do that," Spike said with a woozy voice.
"I didn't even know it was gonna happen. Now quick lock the doors!" Twilight said as they both went to closed and lock all the windows and doors. They also turned out all the lights. I then turned on the main light after Twilight and Spike let out a breath of relief.
"I can't decide, I just can't decide! It's important to all of you, and I can't stand to disappoint any of you. And giving me gifts and doing me favors won't make any difference, because you're all my friends, and I wanna make you all happy. And I can't, I just can't." Twilight rambled after a scream.
Applejack was the first to approach, "Twilight, sugar, I-I didn't mean to put so much pressure on you. If it helps, I don't want the ticket anymore. You can give it to somepony else. I won't feel bad, I promise," AJ finished apologizing.
"Me too. I feel just awful that I made you feel awful," was Fluttershy's apology.
"And me too. It's no fun upsetting your friends," Pinkie Pie apologies.
"Twilight, it was unfair of me to try and force you the way I did," Rarity continued on with the apologies.
"Yes! That means the ticket is mine. I got the ti-icket, I got the ti-icket," Rainbow Dash gloated. She then saw the glares that Spike, Applejack, and Fluttershy were giving her. "You know, I haven't perfected my signature moves for the Wonderbolts, anyway. I don't need that ticket either," Rainbow corrected herself.
"We all got so gung ho about goin' to the gala, that we couldn't see how un-gung ho we were makin' you," AJ said.
"We're sorry, Twilight," the girls said together.
"Spike, take down a note," Twilight said with a smile.
"Dear Princess Celestia, I've learned that one of the joys of friendship is sharing your blessings, but when there's not enough blessings to go around, having more than your friends can make you feel pretty awful. So, though I appreciate the invitation, I will be returning both tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala," Twilight recited her letter to the princess for Spike.
"What!" all the girls yelled.
"If my friends can't all go, I don't want to go, either," Twilight finished her letter to the princess.
"Twilight, you don't have to do that," AJ tried to dissuade her.
"Nope. I've made up my mind. Spike you can send the letter now," Twilight told the little purple and green drake, who opened the window, inhaled deeply, and blew a small green flame on it, sending the magic smoke to Celestia.
"Now you won't get to go to the gala either," Fluttershy said.
"It's okay, girls. I couldn't possibly enjoy myself without my best friends there with me, so I would rather not go at all," Twilight told the girls, who gathered around her for a group hug. Through out this entire encounter I had remained seated on the balcony and watched without saying a word.
Spike then made a face, but started gagging. "Well, wallop my withers, spike. Ain't that just just like a boy. Can't handle the least bit of sentiment." By the time she said this I had gotten to her side and pulled her head down just as spike burped up a response from Princess Celestia.
"A letter from the princess? That was fast," Twilight asked in mild surprise.
Spike then read the response from the princess, "My faithful student Twilight, why didn't you just say so in the first place?" Spike then held up seven gold tickets, "Seven tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala," Spike exclaimed.
"Now we can all go!" Twilight said with happiness as the others cheered. Twilight's stomach then rumbled as Rarity walked up to her, "Allow us to treat you to dinner," Rarity told her.
"What a great way to apologize," Rainbow said as we all headed out of the door, a ticket floating over each our heads as we left.
"Come on everyone, the cupcakes are on me!" Pinkie yelled after she left. AJ and I were the last two to leave, "How come I didn't get a ticket to the gala," I heard Spike mutter dejectedly.
Applejack and I stopped as we saw a green flash of light behind us as Spike came running out giggling, until he saw us both giving him a knowing look. "I mean, gross! Now I have to go, too." All three of us chuckled as spike sped away.
After dinner I pulled Twilight aside to apologies for earlier today, after she left I told the other girls why I acted like I did, but I wouldn't bother with Twilight until during or after "Feeling Pinkie Keen." The girls understood when I told them I would tell them when I saw something, but not until it already happened. After we were done eating we all went home, me completely putting the three rooms behind the bookcase out of my mind and going to sleep.
AN. I'm so sorry that this chapter is late, but I was trying to do a bunch of different things at once while typing this.
