Sonic and tails were in a corner of the room with knuckles. Sonic chuckled lightly "i didn't expect something like this from you" he said. Knuckles just avoided eye contact. Tails put his hand on knuckles' shoulder "he's just joking, there's no reason to be nervous around us" he said. Sonic gave him a friendly smile "yeah we're friends, and we're happy for you" he said. Knuckles looked toward them slightly "thanks guys" he said quietly.
On the other side of the room rainbow and twilight were talking to fluttershy. Rainbow dash was trying to hold in laughter. Twilight shoved her slightly "rainbow don't be mean" she scolded. Rainbow collected herself "I'm sorry, it's not a bad thing. I was just caught off guard" she said. Twilight gave fluttershy a gentle smile "I'm happy for you, but I have one question" she said. Fluttershy looked up at her "yes" she asked.
Twilight looked down in thought "are you sure you wanted this, when they're going to leave" she asked. Fluttershy thought for a short moment "i think it's better to know then to wonder, what if" she explained. Twilight smiled sadly to herself "yeah, you're right" she said. Knuckles got everyone's attention "what did you guy come here for anyway" he asked. Twilight gasped "i can't believe I forgot, pinkie is throwing a party tomorrow night" she said. Fluttershy perked up a bit "that sounds fun" she said. Knuckles smiled "yeah, we'll be there" he said.
Shadow sat in a chair as he watched pinkie pie zip around the kitchen, baking an absurd amount of cupcakes. Pinkie ran up to him with a cupcake on her head "taste it shadow" she said. Shadow shook his head "i don't like sweets" he said. Pinkie started jumping up and down "taste it taste it taste it taste it" she repeated. Shadow sighed and grabbed the cupcake. He removed a curly pink hair from it and took a bite. Even though he wasn't a fan of sweets he didn't hate the taste. Pinkie was excitedly awaiting his response "so what do you think" she asked. Shadow fought back a smile "it's okay" he responded. Pinkie squeaked in happiness. She gave him a quick hug before getting back to work. Shadow smiled slightly when she turned around.
The next morning sonic was relaxing on rarity's couch. She walked into the room and got his attention "excuse me sonic would you do me a favor" she asked. Sonic sat up "yeah, what's up" he said. Rarity smiled "i need you to gather the others" she said. Sonic tilted his head in confusion "sure I'll do it, but why are we gathering" he questioned. Rarity got slightly excited "i have a gift for you and your friends but I want everypony to see" she said. Sonic nodded and ran out the door.
Later everyone was gathered at carousel boutique. Sonic stepped up "alright so what was it that you wanted to give us" he asked. Rarity cleared her throat "i finished suits for you and your friends and I'd love it if you'd wear them to the party tonight" she said. Sonic felt slightly disappointed "I'm not really a suit person" he said. Rarity ignored him and lead him into another room "just come out when you're ready" she said.
After a minute sonic walked out in a black suit with a blue tie and black dress shorts. Sonic started doing stretches "wow this is actually really good, I can still move" he said. Rarity felt pride "but of course. Tails you're next" she said. Tails walked out in a brown blazer with a tan dress shirt and a red and yellow striped tie. He started feeling embarrassed. Rarity gasped dramatically "tails you look dashing" she complemented. Tails mumbled a thanks as he walked back to the others. Knuckles went next. He was wearing a purple pinstripe suit with a matching hat. Fluttershy smiled at him "you look very handsome" she said quietly. Shadow was the last one. He was wearing a simple white tuxedo. Shadow growled "why am I doing this" he said to himself.
Rarity admired her handy work "you all are going to look amazing at the party" she said. Pinkie started jumping "oh yeah the party, come on shadow we still need to put the finishing touches on the decorations" she said as she and shadow walked out the door. Applejack started for the door too "I'll be heading out too. I still have some farm work to finish" she said. Soon everyone but sonic and rarity left. Sonic started walking to the door "I'm going for a run before the party" he said. Rarity panicked when she saw that he was still wearing the suit "wait, take that off I don't want you to get it dirty" she said. Sonic ran out the door before she could stop him.
