Chapter 9, At The Gala, as well as way too much romance for one chapter.
I woke up to hear Fluttershy panicking
"Oh no, oh no, oh no!" Fluttershy said walking in circles
"What?" I asked
"I forgot, Tonights the night of the Grand Galloping Gala!" She said
"Why is that a BAD thing?" I asked
"I forgot to ask Rarity about my dress for the gala" She said
"Oh" I said
"What about you, what are you going to wear to the gala?" She asked
"Two questions, what is the gala, and what would you recommend?" I asked
"The gala.. its like a really prestigious party, and... Actually I don't know for the second one, I would probably ask Rarity" She said
"Alright thank you Fluttershy" I said hugging her
"Its no problem" She said blushing/smiling
I walked out and was quickly ambushed by a panicking Twilight
"Yes how can I help you?" I asked standing back up brushing the dust off of my coat
"Do you have any idea what happened to Shining armor?" She asked hyperventilating
"What?" I asked
"Hes missing!" She said
"What?" I repeated
"Right after the whole Nightmare moon incident, I came home to this" She said holding up a piece of paper
"Yo' Brutha's Gone" It said
"Thats not good!" I said
"OH! I almost forgot" Twilight said pulling something out from her pocket
"Here give one of these to Fluttershy as well" She said handing me two tickets to the Gala
"Alright, Thank you" I said
"You're welcome" She said sighing
I was on my way to the carousel Boutique when I passed by a jewelry store
I walked inside and took a nice look around
The dude behind the counter was eyeing me oddly
"Sir can I help you?" He asked
"Yes, do you have any Diamond Rings?" I asked
He pointed to one very large Diamond ring
"That looks nice, how much would you like for it" I asked
"10000 bits" He said
"10000!?" I asked
"Yep" He said
"Royal Guard discount?" I asked jokingly
He looked at me then burst out laughing
"Prove it" He said
I pulled out my sword
"100 bits?" He asked
"98? thats all I've got" I said
"Alright just for you man" He said handing me the ring
"Thanks man" I said
I sheathed my sword, and put the ring into my pocket
I walked into the Carousel boutique
"Hello?" I asked walking inside
"Yes dear?" Rarity asked
"Hi Tristan" Azure said
"Sup" I said
"You need something dear?" Rarity asked
"Yes, I was wondering tonight if you had anything that I could wear to the gala" I asked
"Oh, I can't just give you some old clothing just laying around, no no no, I need to make you an entirely new suit" She said
"Are you sure?" I asked
"Yeah, It shouldn't be too much of a problem" She said
"Thank you, but I don't have any bits left, I actually just spent all of my money on... something" I said
"Oh its no problem dear" She said
"Thank you again." I said
"Oh, I forgot to ask, is there any sort of theme you would like? I don't know you very well yet so... yeah" She said
"Doesn't really matter. just something that makes me look... nice I guess" I said
"Alright, just come and pick it up later dear" She said
"Thank you" I said
I walked outside and saw 'Dash sitting in a cloud
"Rainbow Dash, how is that comfortable?" I asked
She looked up
"Oh its just you, and I dunno It just is" She said
"Okay then" I said flying off into the distance a little bit
I found a cloud and down in it
It was so comfortable that I fell asleep in seconds
When I woke up it was a few hours later so I flew back down to pick up my suit
"Ah hello again Tristan" She said
"Sup" I said
"I have finished your, 'Formal attire" She said
I gave her a confused look
"Fancy clothing" She said
"Oh, Thanks" I said
"Well how does it look?" She asked holding up a suit
It was black and grey, sort of like a general tuxedo
"Looks awesome thanks" I said
"Wait, aren't you going to tell me to change something?" She asked
"No" I said
"You like it?" She asked
"Yeah, it looks perfect" I said
"Oh, good, Last year when I made the others they were very vicious about asking for changes" She said
"Oh, well it looks fine" I said
"Alright then have a nice day, and see you at the 'Gala" She said
"You too" I said walking out
I whistled as I walked out until I made my way back to Fluttershy's house
"Hello?" as I walked inside
"Oh hi!" She said hugging me
"I got this for you from Twilight" I said handing her a ticket to the gala
"Oh thanks!" She said putting it into her pocket
"I got my suit from Rarity's" I said
"Ooh" She said
"Yeah, i'ma throw this on" I said
After about 20 minutes of figuring out the complicated thing I finally got it on
"I think I got it" I said
"You look really good" She said walking over to me
"Thank you, you look... beautiful as well" I said blushing
She blushed as well and said, "Thank you"
"Well shall we get going?" I asked
"Should we wait for the others?" Fluttershy asked
"We will probably meet them there, plus since they all are staying in ponyville" I said
"Thats true, so shall we go?" She asked
"That sounds great" I said blushing grabbing her hoof
She blushed and then smiled
We flew to canterlot and at the entrance, were greeted by all of our friends
After a brief musical number, we walked into the gala
I felt my pocket to make sure the ring was still there, and it was, so letting out a sigh of relief, I yawned
I decided that I was going to wait until it was later and darker out, to propose to Fluttershy,
I would lead her into the garden, then under the moonlight, I would ask.
I smiled at the thought
"Hey Tristan.. Would you like to um, go to the garden and stargaze for a while?" Fluttershy asked
"Sure" I replied
Third person P.O.V
Aidan had been staring at Twilight, ever since he had arrived in equestria, and been treated by her hospitality, he had developed almost an instantaneous crush on her.
"So Aidan... you said there was something you wanted to ask me?" Twilight asked with a small smile
"Yes... Twilight, will you..." Aidan asked being cut off
"..Be your marefriend?" Twilight finished for him
"Yeah..." Aidan asked blushing, "I know its silly-"
"Yes" Twilight said
"Wait what?" Aidan asked
"Yes I will be your marefriend" Twilight said to him
"One moment" Aidan said
He just broke out into a happy dance
Twilight just giggled and blushed
-Meanwhile...-
Tarin looked over to see Aidan and Twilight hugging
"Hey Pinkie" Tarin asked
"Yeah, OOH! is it about parties? I love parties! parties make my day so good, speaking of which i'm having a particularly good day today!" She said smiling
"Well- not really about parties" Tarin said
"Can I guess? Is it about donkeys? Kittens? Parades?" Pinkie asked, a little bit too excited.
"Actually, Pinkie will you be my marefriend?" Tarin asked
Tarin had a feeling she would say no, but he just asked anyways
Rather than responding, she kissed him, on the lips.
Tristans P.O.V
"The stars are so beautiful tonight" Fluttershy said
"Just like you" I said
Fluttershy blushed, and I kissed her on the cheek
We had been laying on a blanket, just watching the stars
"Fluttershy, I have something I need to ask you" I said
"You can ask me anything" Fluttershy said smiling
"Fluttershy-" I was interrupted as I reached for my pocket
Suddenly, Discord, came out of nowhere.
In my mind, I facehoofed.
(Happy thanksgiving! Nice long chapter :3)
