It was the week of the Winter Waltz. Dusk and Dawn began talking about their dates and dress shopping after school. Platinum was trying to redeem herself at the academy. What could possibly go wrong? Bass Kicker finally asked Shining Sunset out, and unlike his fears, got accepted by her. They were going to the waltz together. Dusk couldn't decide if she wanted a dress with a matching horn ring or not. She'd seen some adorable crowns with horn rings and adored them. They were hard to find, but she could get Radiant Ruby to pull a few strings. Rarity's daughter definitely takes after her mother when it comes to generosity.
The students had busy work for the week before Winter Vacation. Dusk had finished the work for the day, and was in the lobby studying an advanced magic book, waiting for her sister. As soon as Dawn walked out, the two weren't planning on braving the blizzard. They transported themselves home and began warming up. Their parents were busy in Ponyville, and Crystal Secrets had been there all day looking after the twins. "Thanks Crystal. Would you like to trade a couple nights out of the storm for babysitting money? We keep a guest bedroom made up." Dawn offered. "Sure. Thank you Ms. Shimmer." "Crysie, you can call me Dawn. Dusk and I will be right back. We have to go pick up a couple of things." "Ok, be careful!" Crysie replied. "We will!" the two said as they transported to Ruby's franchise of the Carousel Boutique. "Dusk, Dawn, what a wonderful surprise!" Ruby said sophisticatedly. "Hey Ruby, we're here for…" Dusk began as Ruby gave her and Dawn dresses and sent them to change. Ruby, of course, remembered Dusk loved the ringed crown, and made up a gorgeous set for the unicorn, which would come into the story later on. Dusk said as she walked out in a sophisticated getup. The sisters looked perfect. "Thanks Ruby!" Dawn said as the two prepared to leave. "No problem. Come back anytime!" "We will!" Dusk said as her and Dawn left.
The big day was finally here. Dusk and Orion, who had been on a few dates prior, were falling deeper into love by the day. Dawn and Neptune had been together since their freshmare year and probably would be for a long time. It was a half day of school, so everypony could prepare for the dance. Saphie's getup, in all its glory, wouldn't see the light of day if Silver Star didn't ask her today. Lucky for her, he just asked. Their outfits went well together. Dusk's outfit was black and red, and went well with her colorations. Dawn's dress was shorter than Dusk's and a bit of a different style. Her dress was blue and white. The trio entered the ballroom with their dates in style. Dawn didn't let Dusk out of her sight for long. Dawn had always been protective over Dusk, but that's her job as Dusk's elder sister. Dusk looked lovely. She wished Ruby was here to see the dress on its possessor, but Ruby was attending a prestigious fashion school on the other side of Canterlot.
Dusk and Orion headed out to the upstairs balcony for some downtime. Little did they know the major romantism between the them would begin in their softmare year.