Andy was busy trying to teach Pinkie Pie the tune Yankee Doodle Dandy but she was having a hard time memorizing it for some reason.

"Alright repeat after me. Yankee Doodle went to town a-riding on a pony, he stuck a feather in his hat and called it macaroni" Andy sang.

"Yankee Doodily went to town riding on somepony" Pinkie said totally messing up. "This song is SO wierd! How does putting a feather in your hat make macaroni?" she asked. Andy told her how in during the American Revolution the British sang the song to degrade the Americans but the Americans liked the tune and embraced it as a song and sang it to the british when the redcoats surrendered at Yorktown. He then sang the whole tune to her and after about an hour she finally got it.

"It's kinda catchy" Pinkie said as she hummed the tune.

"It's my personal favorite, we used to sing it after a victory" Andy said.

"I have a question. Why was Yankee doodle riding on somepony" Pinkie asked.

"In colonial times horses were used as ways of transport because of their strength and endurance" Andy explained.

"Ohhhhhhh!" Pinkie said. "Hey its almost time for the welcome party! Is everything ready?" She asked.

"Yup" Andy replied. This wasn't your typical adult party with booze and hot girls but more like a child's party with balloons, cake, and pin the tail on the donkey. Soon the other seven Marines showed up with the ponies they stayed with.

"Alright wheres the bourbon?" Tony asked eager for some alcohol.

"Uh there is any." Andy said to hi brother.

"N-n-no b-bourbon?" Tony said "NNOOOOOOOOO!" He screamed before being hit by his brother.

"Quit whining! you drink too much anyway!" Andy said scolding his brother.

"Ohh what kind of cake is that?" Rainbow asked eagerly.

"Red Velvet, my grandma's recipe" Andy replied. The ponies and humans dug into the cake.

"Holy Tarnation! Your grandmama knew how to cook!" Tommy Dean said as he wolfed down his third piece. Ritchy went and cut a piece for Rarity.

"My what a gentleman!" Rarity complimented Ritchy's good conduct as she took little lady like nibbles out of her piece while Tony ravenously devoured his piece leaving frosting all over his face and clothes causing everypony to laugh at him, especially Rainbow Dash.

"What are you a caveman? Use your damn fork you dolt!" Andy shouted as he threw a fork at his brother hitting Tony in the crotch causing them to laugh even more. Even Michael chuckled a little as Tony rolled around the ground in pain.

"Ah those guys I tell ya" Iverson said to Celestia who was smiling at the brothers.

"They really do bring joy to everyone" Celestia said smiling.

"I haven't seen my men laugh or even smile for a very long time, I don't think I've ever seen Michael smile" Iverson said refering to the silent soldier. Tony got back up and took a piece of cake and chucked it at Andy nailing him square in the jaw. This resulted in a massive food fight. A large piece of cake was headed for Luna but Navarro stood in front of her and took the hit.

"Thank you Dom!" Luna said thanking the Lt.

"No problem Lu-" He said before being nailed in the mouth by a peice of cake. What irritated him more was the fact he was about to finally call Luna by her name.

"TAKE FAST LT!" Iverson laughed.

"Oh your gonna get it now old man" Navarro said chuckling as chucked some cake at his captain. Even the two princess began using their magic to throw cake.

"EEEEEK!" Rarity yelled as she tried not to get dirty.

"No I just took a shower!" Ritchy yelled as everyone in the room turned and aimed a chunk of cake at him.

"MERCY!" Ritchy yelled as he was pelted with cake. Everyone was roaring with laughter.

"And that Pinkie, is how you party human style" Andy proclaimed.

"Time for some music!" Pinkie said as she went to turn on her music player but it was broken.

"Danny did your fatass fall on this?" Tommy asked. Everyone began laughing.

"Why don't you look at your boot?" Danny said. Tommy looked at his boot and saw a piece of the music player on it meaning he stepped on it and broke it.

"Whose the fatass now?" Danny retorted causing everyone to laugh harder.

"Men stop messing around NOW!" Iverson commanded causing the room to go silent."It's very important you fix that player or else your gonna have to listen to ME sing!" He said chuckling causing the laughter again. Pinkie Pie started to sing.

Yankee Doodle went town

Riding on a Pony

He stuck a feather in his hat

And called it macaroni!

Soon the Marines began to sing the old American military song and the several other ponies just went with the words.

"Eveypony I have an announcement to make" Celestia said after the laughter died down. "As you all know the Grand Galloping Gala is in two weeks and I want our guests to come so I am requesting you all be there" Celestia said.

"But your higness we dont have anything fancy to wear" Ritchy said.

"Don't worry dear I'll make you something nice" Rarity said.

"Are you sure?" Ritchy asked.

"Of course!" Rarity beamed.

"Okay when we are in public or not in combat we have dress blues that we wear if i draw them can you make them?" Rarity nodded her head.

"Alright we'll come by tomorrow for our measurements!" Ritchy said.

"Dom may I speak with you?" Luna asked.

"Yes Luna, YES I FINALLY REMEMBERED!" Navarro shouted finally calling Luna by her name.

"Listen I don't know how to say this but. Long ago I was jealous of my sister because everypony liked the day better than night and I turned into a monster called Nightmare Moon I don't know how i let myself go like that but i became evil but thankfully Twilight and her friends saved from Nightmare Moon but everypony is scared of me now and always avoids me but you showed such kindness to me I-I-i" Luna said as she began to tear up. Navarro put his hand on her cheek and wiped her tear away.

"Did you think if you told me that I would run away or shun you?" Navarro asked. Luna nodded her head.

"Listen none of us are perfect I myself have commited horrible atrocities i should have gone to prison for but because of the war i managed to get out of it. You are a sweet and kind pony Luna and I don't care what happened in you past, all that matters is now." Navarro said comforting her. Luna went wide-eyed that was the sweetest thing anypony ever said to her she went and gave him a big hug.

"OH THANK YOU THANK YOU!" Luna cried as she almost crushed Navarros ribs from hugging him.

"Your welcome Luna" Navarro said raspily as he gasped for breath.