It had taken a lot of time and effort but with Fluttershy's help the bulls finally calmed down. They were collapsed on the arena floor sweaty and panting for breath. She rejoined the others with Spitfire. The group of them wandered away from the rodeo far enough to where they could hear themselves think.

"But I don't understand, you're the Wonderbolts!" Rainbow said defensively. "What do you mean you can't get us in?"

"I'm afraid it's not like that Rainbow Dash." Spitfire said calmly. "We don't use tickets to get into the Gala, we just join in after the performance. No pony gets through unless they're a Wonderbolt."

The others sighed in disappointment. It turns out that by the time Spike could reach Cloudsdale the Wonderbolts were already on their way to practice in Canterlot. If he had been there even half a minute later he would have missed them completely. Rarity and Rainbow had left for the rodeo as soon as Spike had disappeared into the sky and they arrived there at the same time Spike and the Wonderbolts did. Spike's description of their problem piqued Spitfire's curiosity which ultimately persuaded her into going to see the others to explain.

"If you can figure out how get in, the Wonderbolts and I can help you get past the phony princess. From what Spike tells me Trixie is the kind of pony that likes a lot of attention. We sure get plenty of that." Spitfire offered.

Before any pony could respond they were interrupted by the sound of Discord's laugh. He appeared beside them wearing a matador's costume.

"I can't believe how much fun it is to watch you ponies in a crisis. Priceless!" he said, waving his red cape.

"Are you telling me you've been watching us ALL ALONG? I thought you had more important things to do today than help us." Applejack asked angrily.

"Well, the more I thought about it the more I didn't want to miss out on seeing the performance you ponies gave me! I have to say, you never disappoint to provide quite a show." Discord answered.

This confession was not met well by the ponies. He had been able to help them the entire time and never bothered to lend a hoof! This time not even Fluttershy could offer a kind word to him.

"What do we do now?" Fluttershy asked sadly to the other ponies, trying her best to avoid eye contact with Discord.

"We're doomed!" Rarity cried.

"Maybe we could just sneak in?" Spike asked.

"It's mighty risky." Applejack commented. "Every guard in Canterlot will be there."

"We can't leave her in there for another day, we've wasted enough time already." Rainbow Dash said.

"I find the best way to enter a party is with a ticket." Discord interrupted. He snapped his fingers and six golden tickets appeared fanned out in his claw. The ponies stared at them and their jaws dropped. After a few seconds of silence Pinkie Pie erupted in anger.

"Are… you… KIDDING ME?!" She screamed. She ran up to Discord and pulled him down to her level by his beard. "You had these the whole time?!"

"No pony ever thought to ask me if I had a way into the Gala." Discord said, crossing his arms.

"Why… but… when… HOW?" Rarity demanded.

"Princess Celestia gave them to me. She told me I could invite my 'friends' if I so desired." Discord replied matter-of-factly.

"UGGHHHH" Rainbow Dash said, ramming her head lightly into a tree over and over in frustration. Unable to find a kind word to say, everypony looked to Fluttershy. Fluttershy did nothing except stare at him, unblinking, in disbelief.

"If you don't want my tickets then I can just invite somepony else…" Discord started.

"Don't you even think about it." Applejack said, snatching the tickets from his claw.

"Er… right… maybe I should rejoin the others, our performance is soon." Spitfire said awkwardly. "Once you're inside come find me." And without another word she was gone, flying back towards the rodeo.

"If looks could kill!" Discord said, amused.

"Discord, I think you need to go." Fluttershy finally said. Discord looked over at her in surprise when he heard that.

"Pardon?"

"I think you need to go." Fluttershy said again, more sternly this time.

"Ohhhh I get it. Every pony is mad at me, boo hoo hoo….Would you really turn away a friend who has saved you in this hour of need?" Discord asked with sarcasm.

"Don't you lecture me mister. You've lied and acted in a way that disrespected your friends. You need to give us some space until you can say you're sorry." Fluttershy said, looking him in the eye.

"Sorry? Discord never says he's sorry." Discord said in surprise. "What about you Pinkie Pie, surely you can take a good joke?"

Pinkie Pie shot him a glare with a frightening-sounding growl.

"Alright every pony, I can take a hint. Maybe I'll just give you all a little time to appreciate my humor. When you're ready to be friends again you know where to find me" He said with a huff then snapped his fingers and disappeared.

"Remind me again why we continue associating with that creature?" Rarity mumbled.

Once again, no pony had an answer to that.


To answer some of the questions I've been receiving regarding the second installment of PTS on Youtube; the process takes some time in order to be the best it can be. I would imagine that without artistic assistance it will take around 3 weeks or so to get you the next installment. The second episode covers chapters 6-11 and has "4" new songs; two of which are full songs and 2 are smaller. I do not need any additional VAs for episode 2, but have openings for Guard voices in episode 3. It will also take a little time to continue the fanfic, the chapter postings finally caught up with me so I'll need to write more which can take a few days :3 Once again, thanks for the support!