Home sweet home. Spike joyfully said. Inside the wooden library. But Dusk coldly reminded him that is was their temporary home. With that Spike replied yeah I know I know. Inside the library dark and only illuminated by Dusks staff. So do you know where switch is? I'm looking the sooner I find it the sooner I'll prepare for darkness that will plague us in the morning. Just than Dusk thought he heard something judging by the sound it could've been cough or a sneeze. He already knew it wasn't Spike because, he knew what he sounded like when he made those noises. From all the years living together.Quckly grabbing his assistant the small imp yelled. Hey! what are… Dusk covered his mouth and whispered to him. We're not alone. Charging up his staff Dusk in a demanding voice. Alright I know someone is here come out now. As an answer the lights turn on and suddenly and a bunch of people jumped and yelled. SURPIRSE!!! What the…? Dusk said when music started playing. Hey cake. Spike said when he left his brothers side. No Spike hold... Dusk tried telling him but unexpectedly a pair of arms grabbed and pulled him by someone in tight embrace. Dusk couldn't see who it was at first but heard her say…So did you like your surprise? Did ya? Did ya? Did ya? The sound of the female voice agitated Dusk as he look up. To his shock he saw who it was. The crazy fashioned pink haired girl from earlier. How? He did she know where I me and Spike were staying? Breaking away form her embrace. Dusk asked her. Who are you? Me? My name is Pinkie Pie but you can just call me Pinkie,that's what everyone calls me. But how did you find out where I was staying at? Dusk asked her. My Pinkie sense told me. Pinkie sense? Yup that's what told me where you were going to be. She told Dusk. Great first I run into Pear Butter who has the ability to see though anyone,and now I'm dealing with a girl with can sense. anything? How many people in this town have unknown or unnatural abilities? He wondered to himself. So how's Cantorlot? Hmmmm?Dusk Said to Pinkie. You said you and your buddy over there..Spike who busy dancing to the beat of the beat of the music. We're before I ran away. Pinkie finished. Oh yes. Dusk told her. We are. The Princess sent us here. Really the Pinkie smile widen. Does that mean you see the princess often? By this point Dusk no longer cared about who knew about position in the kingdom,because by morning when Celestia herself appears he's leaving this crazy town. Yes. Dusk answered her question. After that Pinkie's excitement seem to go into overdrive,as she a hounded him with questions. That's awesome! Than tell what's the princess like? What's the kingdom like? Do they have parties, or what kind of parties do they have? Tell me! Tell me! Tell me! Dusk was really getting stressed he was hopping he would just prepare for the coming of nightmare moon but instead he was getting pestered by ever girl he met when he came to Ponyville. Making a drink to calm his nerves Pinkie still pestered him with questions from his home town of Cantorlot and her nonstop chanting. However she wasn't the only girl in town that Dusk encountered who was at the party. Well well look who's here the egghead wizard from Cantorlot, I see you got your hair back the way it was. Said a mocking Rainbow Dash. Dusk was silent for a moment and asked. Wait! Pinkie said. You two know each other. Now severely agitated because not only did Dusk had to deal one annoying girl he had to deal with two. But of a third one like Rarity pops out he going to put this library into ablaze. Despite this Dusk managed to control his anger to a degree as he said.. No Pinkie we just met only once in this town and it ended with me teaching her what happens when you poured rain water all over a magic bond human like me. Ohh.. Pinkie said as she frowned..Hey I was just trying to get the dirt off his coat. Rainbow defended herself. Yeah but that was caused by you when you crashed into me,while you were performing your stupid stunts to impress those stupid acrobats or whatever. After hearing that Dash felt insulted. As much she would've loved pick a fight she said. You know what screw this. This is a lame party anyway. And one more thing…She asked Dusk. What was you talking about preparing for the darkness? Well…Dusk told her while pouring a drink into his cup. It has something to do with a dark goddess named Nightmare and I don't think you'll believe me just as much as Celestia did. With an annoyed suspicious look. Rainbow said well whatever I'm going to grab something to eat before leaving dump. Fine by me. Dusk said as drank his cup before Pinkie told him. You do realize that's hot sauce you're dinking right? Huh? Dusk said before looking at the bottle he poured into the cup. Looking at it was definitely hot source. Spitting out some of the Contant but that didn't stop the burning sensation in his mouth. Dusk went for the sink turn the knobs but no water came out. Then out of nowhere Bon bun who was also present at the party saw Dusk trying to work the sink and said. Oh Dusk nice to meet again I'm afraid the sinks town aren't working right now because the Summer Sun Festival. But there is a well not too far away from here. After hearing that Dusk ran out screaming. Leaving Bon Bon and a few other people with looks of confusion and concern but, Rainbow who saw and heard Dusk after he drank the hot sauce,laughed before leaving and flying away.
Water water must get water. Dusk said as he spotted well near the library. fortunately for him it had "water a bucket and rope to pull it up. Normally Dusk would worry if the water had any contaminants or bacteria in it, but now in his situation this was no the time to worry about such thing. After pulling the bucket up Dusk immediately gulp all the water he could,getting some of it on coat and pants. Big bro there you are. Spike? Dusk said looking behind. What happened? The small imp asked his brother. I accidentally drank hot sauce while I was talking to Rainbow Dash. Rainbow? She was there? His assistant asked him. Before Dusk could arms of Pinkie Pie wrapped around him as she gave him a tight hug. So are you guys enjoying the party? She asked him. I sure told her. And what about you? She asked Dusk. Holding him tight. Breaking away again Dusk replied to her in the most grueling way possible. I don't like parties. He told her. Shock of what she heard. Pinkie asked Dusk of how could you like not parties especially the one she had set up? I just don't like them. He replied. I didn't even go the one that I was invited to in Canterlot. Looking at Spike she asked him if it was true. He nodded his but Dusk continued his ranting. Ever sense I came here I've been harassed,hurt and almost poisoned by that Hot sauce. I hate this town so much. As he looked at the moon. Though he seen it a number of times but this was his first time to,see detail of its shadow. Looking at it look the shadow resembled details of a woman's head. You alright. Big bro Asked he could respond Pinkie Pie wrapped her arm around Dusk back and said. Oh come on mr grumpy grumps,Ponyville is not that bad. I show you both of you how we celebrate The summer Sun celebration in this town.
The princesses protégé? Are you sure it was actually him because I never knew she had one. Of course he confirmed that he was. Apple Bloom told her two friends. Though I thought that Dusk guy was going to protest after we gave him a bunch of food,but I guess after not eating for nearly two days can give ya an appetite. Why did he eat anything in that time? Because he was upset with the princess. Answered Apple Bloom. Why would he be upset he's in the second highest position in the empire. Well.. Apple Bloom told her. From what I heard from my sister,he's upset because he has his leave his tower. From what heard from Burt Oak he spends a lot time in,there I'll bet he spend even more time in there when he returns to Canterlot tomorrow. But why does all that time inside of his tower? Who knows. Now come on girls. Apple Bloom pleaded. This is suppose to be our night of fun not wasting time asking questions. Alright. They said. What are we going to do? Well let's try this game out over. Apple Bloom suggested. Elsewhere Pinkie Pie dragged both Dusk and Spike to the festivities were happening,much to Dusk's reluctance. See? Pinkie showed them. Wow! said in astonishment. Cantorlot has nothing on this. Yup. Said is how we celebrate the Summer Sun Celebration. So.. she asked her two male companions. Who's up for night of fun and games? I'm up for it. Told Spike. Big bro what about you? With a stern and annoyed look. The small pointy haired imp didn't need to know what his adopted brothers answer would be, when he said. I Didn't come here for fun. I come here to do the Princess duties and prepare. But… Spike tried to say but Dusk cut him off and said to him. No! If you want to know where I'll be it's in the town hall. As he walked off. Was is with him? Pinkie Pie asked. He doesn't like parties he doesn't like fun. What kind of person is he for not liking those things. I wish I could say. Spike told her. But we can have fun without him. Let's try dunking for apples. Spike suggested. With that Pinkie smiled as they hurried off.
"I can't wait to return Cantorlot. Dusk thought as he walk towards the building. This town and its people are crazy. Especially the woman. Since there were all on him because according to him he's was the personal protégé of the Princess. A position that he himself had to work hard on studying,reading, practicing and casting several spells. And it wasn't just that he had to go though. Being top student came with own cost with bullying and much more..he thought as he took a deep breath. Approaching the entrance Dusk remembered Rarity. I hope she's not inside or at least see me. As he opened the door. Looking inside there were a few people but not a whole lot. "Yet". He thought. Luckily Rarity didn't seem to be in the building. That's good. He told himself. He looked out the window and saw again the shadowy woman like figure of the moon surface. Dusk even saw some stars him,he couldn't tell whether if this was cause the dark prophecy or could it be Celestia's doing. He decided to face the stage to keep to clear his mind. Hopefully the dark prophecy won't come. He thought. And Princess Celestia will be here on stage and I'll be out of this crazy inside the city hall, spike and Pinkie Pie were having the time of their lives,Whilst trying to catch apples with their mouths and other fun activities. Well playing a tossing game Spike heard a girl's voice say to him. Hi. Looking behind him he saw a girl about his age with grayish mulberry hair with light gray rose streaks. She wore and open rose pink shirt that matched her head band, with a white pink striped shirt underneath,along with pink belt and yellow skirt and a matching pair of pink boots with yellow straps. Uh.. hi. Spike said to her. Who are you? I'm Sweetie Bell. I wanted to know who you were because, I never saw anyone with pointy ears like yours. told her. I'm an imp. An imp? Yeah unlike humans I came from an egg not from a womb. I see. Said Sweetie Bell . So what's your name. She asked Oh it's… Oh hey it's Spike. Said Apple Bloom wearing her blue Jean overalls,yellow shirt,brown boots,a pink bow in her other wise red hair. As she appeared with anther girl with short purple hair. So what's going on? She asked. Are you and your brother checking out the festivities? Well It's mostly just me and Pinkie. Who was busy playing a tossing game next to him. So where's your brother Dusk? The youngest daughter of Sweat Apple ranch asked him. Wait. Sweetie Belle interrupted. Your brother's Dusk Shine the princess protégé of Cantorlot? Yup that's him. Apple Bloom 'd you know? Asked Spike. Apple Bloom told me. You mean she told us. Said the purpled haired girl. Name's Scootaloo. She introduced herself. She wore an orange a long sleeve hooded sweater with black shorts, and pair of purple yellow striped snickers. With wings on her back not ready make where is he? Apple Bloom asked again of his older adopted he's at town hall. Town hall? Said Scootaloo. What's he doing there? Is it something for the mayor or the Princess? Both Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo asked. No he just wants out on all this craziness and looking forward that we're heading to Cantorlot in the morning. So your not staying? Sweetie Belle said while frowning. Yeah I'm afraid so. Before anyone could speak. Pinkie was heard yelling. Yes! I won! I won! I'll take that Ursa Major plushie. She told the vendor. After getting her prize she saw Spike and said. Hey Spike I see you met A.B. Sweet and Scoot. That's a nice prize you got. Scootaloo told Pinkie. Thanks. She replied showing it off. Say are you guys playing for prizes as well. We were. Apple Bloom told her. That is till Sweetie here decided to talk to Spike. Hey I couldn't help it. She replied. I was curious about his ears plus… She continued he's a cutie. Making Spike blush. Well girls… Pinkie told them. The night is still young so let's continue to play games and stuff our faces while we still can. Anyone with me? Well I am. Said Sweetie Belle. Im not passing up on a night like this. Said Scootalo. I'm in too. Said A.B. What about you Spike? She asked. Heck yeah I'm in he said. This is the best night carnival night I ever had. Better than ones in Cantorlot? Asked Scootalo. Yep. the imp replied This place is alot livelier than Canterlot. As Spike and his female acquaintances spent the night having fun. Little did they or anyone else notice the shadow of the lady of the moon was slowly fading soon a sinister laugh accompanied the wind as the Celebration was nearing its end.