The Misadventures of Ponified Friends

Chapter 6: Bragging Rights (The Ticket Master)


I was awakened by the ringing of the alarm clock. I yawned and got up from my bed. I cracked my neck and rotated my shoulders due to the stiffness. I opened the blinds of the window, letting the sunshine enter our room.

So it had been a week since we arrived here in this cartoon world, and also a week since the whole 'Nightmare Moon' fiasco. The moment we were transported here, we had no idea whatsoever, the reason why. But when we defeated the Mare in the Moon, we found out that a 'prophecy' said that three beings from another world would set foot here.

Let me honestly say, that's a load of bull. It's safe to say that that wasn't supposed to happen in the show and there must be something else involved in this. I'm not mad or anything. I'm actually okay with the idea of us being protectors in this world. So if we were transported here, there must be a reason.

Anyways, let me tell you a few things that occurred during our first week here in My Little Pony.

Thanks to Twilight, we now temporarily live in the Golden Oak Library that served as her home here in Ponyville. Our room was as big as hers, with three beds and lots and lots of books. I was amazed really because the library looked smaller from the outside. It took us time to adjust to their customs, especially with regards to food. I mean, who knew that hay and dandelions had a savory flavor? We'll be herbivores for a while, and it's a good thing that they didn't ask what we eat back in our world. There'll be a lot of explaining to do if they did.

Also, like I said before, we need to find jobs to earn us some money. As a Pegasus, Speedy Glee's job is to help out the others control the weather here in Ponyville. Rainbow Dash already guaranteed him a spot in the management.

When we remembered that we owe Applejack bits, Silver Spur volunteered to help out in the Apple orchard. He didn't mind the hard labor, but instead thinking that it's some form of training (that emotional jock...).

As for me, well, I hadn't found a single job that interests me, so I'm kind of stuck here in the library with Twilight and Spike all day or wander around town. With this amount of free time, I took it as an advantage to learn Unicorn magic. Twilight gave me some lessons about it, and so far I'm still stuck with the basics like making an object float that they teach for children in Magic Kindergartens. With my inexperience, I could only make an object levitate for at least 5 to 10 seconds. Damn headaches, but it was worth it. Like they say, "Patience is a virtue".

I was surprised that she didn't pester us about the details of our world. She looked like the kind of individual that would do anything to gather data. I talked to her about it, then she replied that it was out of her business and she respects our privacy… because she was afraid that we were going to blow up her world. I admit that got me laughing so hard, but in the end, I shared some of Earth's and human history. They actually have palaeontology in here.

It was around eight-thirty in the morning, so I fixed my bed, folded the bed sheets and puffed my pillows. I like to keep things tidy you see, unlike those two who left their areas a heaping mess. Silver's probably back at the orchard and Speedy might be hanging out with either Rainbow Dash or Pinkie Pie somewhere.

Huh. Now that I realised, I'm getting used to calling them by their 'pony' names. Okay: Lemuel is Speedy Glee, Hassan is Silver Spur. I am Robert Andersen, also known as Star Blast in this world. Always remember.

Now that my little area in the room was clean, it was time to start a brand new day.

Once I opened the door, the strong smell of coffee and pancakes invaded my senses. Spike's cooking breakfast right now. For a baby dragon, he sure knew what to do in a kitchen.

Climbing down, I saw Twilight drinking a cup of tea while also reading a book. She looked up, noticing my presence.

"Good Morning, Star Blast!" She greeted me cheerfully. Didn't know she was a morning person-er, pony.

"Hey," I replied with a yawn, taking my place in the table

Spike arrived with another round of pancakes. "Morning, Blast!" he greeted while I nodded as a reply. I took a plate and grabbed some pancakes while I poured in coffee on my mug. There was a moment of silence as I ate in bliss, but Twilight broke it anyway.

"So…How did you do yesterday?" She asked.

I looked at her, "Well, I never left the library at all because you were so busy lecturing me."

"I know! And you're improving as well! If this continues, you'll be a novice at Unicorn magic in no time!" She informed.

I sighed as I rolled my eyes, playfully, "Whatever you say, Twilight."

"And you're in luck!" Twilight levitated a notebook, flipping through pages, "Because today, I don't have anything scheduled. We can do anything we want with the excess time."

I nodded as I sipped on my coffee, "Glad to know. All these lessons are giving me headaches. Literally. I need a day off or something."

We heard the door click open, and it was Silver who went inside. "Hey, guys."

"Silver? I thought you'd be in Sweet Apple Acres by now," I said.

"Yeah well, I had to come back to ask you guys a favor,"

"Oh?"

"Applejack would like to know if you guys want to help out in harvesting apples. If you just want to, though,"

"Why? You guys short in personnel?"

He shook his head, "She didn't really tell me. We're doing just fine to me,"

"We'll be glad to help," Twilight said with a smile. "How about you guys?"

"Count me in! I can't wait to get some of their apples!" Spike proclaimed.

"It beats doing nothing around here. Time to lay off the books for a while," I said, also agreeing. "But before we go, let me finish my pancakes."


It certainly was hard work. Well, for them at least.

Twilight and I actually never did the "bucking" part (that sounded inappropriate just now) because our legs lacked the strength to do so. Trust me, I tried kicking a tree and it felt like I broke something. Instead, we just helped Applejack and Silver collect the apples with our magic around the orchard. When we finished, we harvested a total of eight baskets full of those delicious fruits in our saddles, and we headed back to the barn.

"Thank ya'll kindly for helping me out here," Applejack thanked as we trotted. "I betted Big Macintosh that I can get all these golden delishes in the barn by lunchtime. If I win, he's gonna walk down Styrup street in one of Granny's girdles!"

"So that's why you asked for help?" I questioned her. "That's kind of unfair."

"I still can't believe he actually meant it. Boy, wait till he finds out you finished this." Silver commented.

"I know!" Applejack giggled at the thought of her brother in an embarrassing situation.

"I'm glad that the goal is lunchtime. All this hard work is making me hungry." Twilight said. Meanwhile, Spike was busy checking the apples in Twilight's saddle, throwing out the ones he deemed unappetizing.

"I know, right?" Spike threw another apple, this time landing on my head. I glared at him while he looked away acting all innocent.

"Spike, please stop wasting good food," I scolded him. "Also, you did nothing but lounge on Twilight's back all day. How can you be hungry?"

"Who wouldn't get hungry at lunch? And you worked so long that I missed my snack time!" The dragon retorted.

As if on cue, we heard a grumbling stomach. Twilight chuckled in embarrassment, "I guess we better get some food?"

Spike continued to search through the bucket of apples until he picked one out that outshined the others. The biggest, red-est, and juiciest apple we ever saw.

"Oh, Spike, that looks delicious!" Twilight said, almost licking her lips at the sight. Then, Spike devoured the apple in one bite. "Spike!"

"What?" Spike shrugged as he gulped.

Suddenly, he burped his magical green dragon flame, and a letter was formed that was shrouded in glitters.

"It's a letter from Princess Celestia!" Twilight announced. We watched as the letter floated down before Spike grabbed it. He cleared his throat before opening and reading the letter.

"Hear ye, Hear ye! Your grand royal highness, Princess Celestia of Equestria, is pleased to announce that the Grand Galloping Gala is to be held at the magnificent capital city of Canterlot on the 21st day of…yaddah, yaddah, yaddah… gratefully extends an invitation to Twilight Sparkle, plus one guest!"

Both Twilight and Applejack gasped, "The Grand Galloping Gala?!" Then they began to jump around, excitement evident in their voices. "The Grand Galloping Gala!"

Silver and I looked at each other before exchanging shrugs. Grand Galloping Gala? It sounds like some sort of royal event.

Spike burped up another one of his magical dragon flame, this time two golden tickets appeared. Spike caught the tickets when he let it land on his claws, "Look! Two tickets!"

"Wow, that's great!" Twilight exclaimed. "I've never been to the Gala. Have you Spike?"

He shook his head, "No, and I plan to keep it that way. I don't want any of that girly-frilly-fru-fru nonsense."

"Aw, come on Spike. A dance would be nice!" Twilight encouraged. "What about you two? Have you ever been to the Gala?"

"Uh…Since we came from another world, no we haven't." I responded. For a smart and organized pony, she always forgets that fact.

"Oh, right. Silly me!"

"And what is the Grand Galloping Gala?" Silver asked.

"Oh, it's the most wonderful, magical royal ball in Equestria, Silver Spur! Any pony would do anything just to attend there!"

Oh. So it's like Disney World then. Actually no, more like Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. You know, because of the golden tickets? So is this the pony counterpart of the Met Gala?

"You said it, Twilight!" Applejack agreed. "Land sakes! If I had an apple stand set up, ponies would be chowing our tasty little vittles till the cows came home! Do you have any idea how much business I could drum up for Sweet Apple Acres? Why with all that money we could do a heapin' of upgrades here! We could replace that saggy old ranch, Big Macintosh can replace that saggy old plow, and Granny Smith can replace that saggy old hip!"

"Oh, well in that case, would you like to-" A scream interrupted Twilight's invitation. We all looked up to see Rainbow Dash, who fell down on Twilight and Applejack. Also, this caused the baskets that the two were carrying to drop, spilling the apples.

"Are we talking about the Grand Galloping Gala?" Rainbow Dash asked. How many times do we have to hear this? I presume this could be another episode in the show.

"Rainbow Dash! You told me you were too busy to help me harvest the apples. What were you busy doing? Spying?" Applejack demanded as she stood up. While they're busy, Silver and I picked up the apples that scattered around the place.

"No!" Rainbow Dash responded, turning around to face Twilight, "I was busy…napping."

There was a pillow and a blanket in the tree branch above us. At least she was telling the truth. Hearing our entire conversation was bound to happen.

"I just happened to hear that you have an extra ticket?" Rainbow Dash asked Twilight, fluttering herself upside down.

"Yeah…but-"

"YES! This is so AWESOME!" Rainbow Dash cheered, flipping. "The Wonderbolts perform at the Grand Galloping Gala every year! I can see it now…"

That was the moment that Silver and I left to bring the apples to the ranch, including the baskets of Twilight and Applejack. The only thing I heard from Rainbow's story was showing off her moves at the gala for those Wonderbolts she was talking about.

Now we're in a topic about galas, I remembered the time I had in our Homecoming. As introverted as I am, it was rather fun. Lemuel had the time of his life in there, dancing to the electro music. There was this one time that he took off his upper garments and just got wild on the dance floor. That action almost cost him to be kicked out of the gym. Hassan, well he also had fun, hanging out with the basketball team who were hitting on girls and asking them for a dance. He never did all those things and just gone with the flow. As for me, I do what I usually do, just sit out and watch, although some girls in our class invited me to dance with them which I politely declined.

Okay, now that we placed the apples in the barn and took a short breather we decided to go back to the three mares. When we arrived, Applejack and Rainbow were arm-er, hoof wrestling for some reason.

"What are they doing?" I wondered aloud.

Twilight made a groan, "They're fighting over the ticket." She then came over the two to stop the wrestling. "Girls! These are my tickets! I decide who gets it, thank you very much!"

"I agree," I joined in. "We need to settle this in the most peaceful way I could think of. Whoever has the best reason to go gets the ticket."

That's when I saw Twilight glaring at me. "What?"

"Didn't you hear what I just said? I decide who gets the ticket."

Sheesh, my bad. "Sorry."

Twilight put a hoof on her chin, "But you know… I'm with you on your suggestion."

"Well, in that case, I can drum up business for the farm!" Applejack began.

"If I'm there, I have the chance to audition for the Wonderbolts!" Rainbow Dash added.

"I can earn money to fix Granny's hip!"

"I can live my dream!"

"Those are pretty good reasons all right." Silver commented.

"Oh my. They are, aren't they?" you said it, Twilight. She then glanced in our direction. "Can I ask for a second opinion, boys?"

I was about to say something, but Twilight's grumbling stomach beat me to it.

"Well, we can't make important decisions on an empty stomach, Twilight. Trust me." I told her. She replied with an awkward laugh.

Twilight turned back to Applejack and Rainbow, "I'll think about it over lunch and get back to you two, okay?"

The two looked at each other intensely. Avoiding another heated battle, we decided to take our leave.

"Watch over those two for us, okay?" I whispered to Silver.

He sighed, watching them in another hoof wrestle. "I'll try…"

"Thanks. See you this afternoon."


I followed Twilight and Spike wander around the town, probably looking for a place to eat. I don't mind eating anywhere.

"So, who're you gonna give the ticket to?" Spike asked.

"I don't know Spike. And I really do can't think straight when I'm hungry."

"Plus, it can put someone in a bad mood," I added.

Twilight chuckled. "That's true. So, where should we eat?"

Coincidentally, we were in front of Sugarcube Corner. That's when a pink blur tackled Twilight from the front door.

"Are you guys okay?" I rushed over to them. Pinkie Pie was on top of Twilight with the tickets in front of her nose. When she opened her eyes and saw the tickets, she began panicking.

"AAAHHH! BATS! BATS ON MY FACE!" she screamed as she ran around.

I heard the door of Sugarcube Corner swing open, and it was Speedy Glee who came out with a cupcake on his hoof.

"What's all the fuss?" He wondered.

"BATS! BATS!"

"Seriously? In this place and this time of the day?" He then noticed our presence. "Oh hey dude! Fancy seeing you guys here!"

I nodded my head, "Hey Lem. Having lunch?"

"Yupidoodles! What about you guys?"

I sighed, "We were just finding a place to eat,"

While Pinkie was still panicking, I grabbed the tickets. How I grabbed them easily with a hoof was beyond my knowledge. Let's just say it's Cartoon Logic. "Hey Pinkie Pie! They're not bats!"

She hit the brakes, "They're not?"

I waved the tickets in front of her face to prove my point, "See?"

She gasped, "Are those tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala?!"

…Oh, dear. The look she made told me she also wants the tickets.

"It's the most amazing, incredible, tremendous, super fun, wonderful, terrific, humongous party in all of Equestria! I've always, always, ALWAYS wanted to go!"

Either do any pony here, Pinkie. And I'm pretty sure it's not the kind of party you're used to. I thought. Wait, music? She's not going to sing, is she?

"Oh, the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me! Oh, the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me! Yip yip! Hooray! It's the best place for me! For Pinkiiiee!~"

"What's she singing about this time?" I heard Speedy ask as he approached me.

"The Grand Galloping Gala. It's some sort of royal ball here in this world." I answered him.

He gave a look of un-attraction, "Royal ball, huh? Not interested. I'm sure everyone's going to be formal."

Pinkie continued, "The decorations and streamers and fairy lights and pinwheels and piñatas and pin cushions with goodies like sugar cubes and sugar canes and sundaes and sunbeams and sarsaparilla! And I get to play my favoritest and favorite funtabulous games like pin the tail on the pony!"

"Okay, now I'm in the hype," Speedy said with a smile.

"Don't let your expectations fool you."

"Oh, the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me! Oh, the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me! Cause it's the most galariffic superbly terrific gala ever in the whole galaxy! Whee!~"

When Pinkie finished, she hopped around me, cheerfully, "Oh thank you, thank you, Star Blast! It's the most wonderfulest gift ever!"

I blinked.

"Actually Pinkie, those are-" Twilight tried to correct her, but we heard another gasp. We turned around and saw Rarity staring at the tickets I'm holding.

"Are these what I think they are?" Rarity looked at the tickets like it's some sort of treasure.

"Uh…"

"Yes, yes, yes! Star Blast's gonna take me to the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot!"

"I'm gonna what now? Would you please let me explain?"

"The Gala? I design ensembles for the Gala every year, but I never had the opportunity to attend." Rarity explained, "Oh the society, the culture, the glamour! It's where I truly belong! And it's where I'm destined to meet…HIM!"

"Him?" We all wondered.

"Him…" Rarity made dreamy eyes before entering into her own world, "I would stroll through the gala, and everyone would wonder, Who is that mysterious mare? They never would have guessed that I was just a simple pony from little, old Ponyville. Why I would cause such a sensation that I would be invited for an audience with Princess Celestia herself! And the Princess would be so taken with the style and elegance that she would introduce me to…HIM! Her nephew, the most handsome, eligible Unicorn stallion in Canterlot! Our eyes would meet, our hearts would melt, and our courtship would be magnificent. He would ask for my hoof in marriage, and of course, I would say, 'YES!' We would have a royal wedding, befitting a princess which is, hee hee, what I would become upon marrying him! The stallion of my dreams!"

I just stood there, awe-stricken at Rarity's cheesy love story.

"Aww! That's so cute!" Speedy complimented, before whispering to me, "Hassan will be so pissed if he heard that!"

"Star Blast! I simply cannot believe you would invite Pinkie Pie so she can 'party' and prevent me from meeting my true love! Hmm!" Rarity complained before turning her back on me. "How could you?"

I sighed in exasperation, "Will you please let me talk for at least ten seconds?"

I felt someone snatch the tickets from my grasp that startled me. "What the-?" I saw a white rabbit running away with the tickets. I watched as it ran towards a very familiar yellow mare.

"Oh, Angel. These are perfect!" I heard Fluttershy say when the bunny showed her the tickets.

Now that everyone's not talking anymore, "Guys. The tickets belong to Twilight. And she hasn't decided who to give the extra ticket to."

"She hasn't?!" Both Rarity and Pinkie exclaimed.

"No, she has not. And please don't invade my personal space." I told the two, whose faces were inches away from my own.

"Uhm, Excuse me?" We all glanced at Fluttershy, "I would just like to ask, I mean if it would be all right if you haven't given it to someone else…"

"You?!" Rarity exclaimed in incredulity. "You want to go to the Gala?"

"Uhm…No…" The white rabbit kicked her in the hoof. "I mean, yes…kind of."

"Really?" Speedy intervened. "No offense, but I think you're a bit too shy to be attending that kind of gathering."

"Oh, I'm not interested in the ball. You see, there's this wondrous, private gated garden that surrounds the dance. The flowers are said to be the most beautiful and fragrant in all of Equestria! In the night of the Gala and that night alone will they all be in bloom!" She explained.

"Hmm, sounds magical," Speedy commented.

"And that's just the flora! Don't even get me started at the fauna! There are Loons, Toucans and Bitterns… oh my! Humming Birds that can really hum, and Buzzards that can really buzz! With Blue Jays, Red Jays and even Green Jays! Pink Jays and Pink Flamingos!"

"Gee Fluttershy, it sounds…beautiful?" Twilight said in uncertainty.

"Wait just a minute!" We heard Rainbow Dash's voice demand up on a roof.

"Were you spying on us again, Rainbow?" I asked as she landed in front of me.

"No! I mean, yes! I mean, maybe? Look, it doesn't matter! I couldn't risk a goody four-shoes like her giving that ticket away to just anypony!" She declared before glaring at Speedy. "And you! What are you doing here?! You're supposed to be clearing out the clouds in Town Square!"

"Oh, shoot! I forgot!" Speedy turned to face me. "Catch ya later dude!" then he flew off.

"Now wait just another minute!" This time Applejack arrived. I told Silver to keep an eye on them!

"Were you following us too?" Twilight demanded.

"No! I was following RD to make sure she didn't try any funny business!" She pointed an accusing hoof. "Pfft! Trying to steal my ticket!"

"Your ticket?!"

Soon everyone in the gang began to argue around us about who deserves the right to get that ticket. It didn't help that we're still hungry. I won't be surprised if someone breaks a fuse.

"QUITE!" Twilight shouted, making everyone stop…except for a certain pony.

"And I said 'oatmeal? Are you crazy?'" Pinkie stopped when every pony was looking at her. Her statements were clearly out of the topic.

"Girls, there's no use in arguing! This is my decision, and I'm gonna make it on my own! And I certainly cannot think straight with all this noise!" Her stomach grumbled again. "Not to mention hunger! Now go on!"

I felt my body being enveloped by Twilight's magic, and before I know it, she was dragging me with her away from the others.

"Don't worry! We'll figure something out!" I shouted to them before they walked away in disappointment.

"No! I'll figure something out!" Twilight corrected me.

"… Sorry."


After a few minutes of trotting, we finally settled a place to eat. A small restaurant, which Spike found for us. So that's why he disappeared.

"Oh guys, I don't know what to do," Twilight said as she slumped down on the table. "Five of my best friends have really good reasons to go to the gala. Applejack or Rainbow Dash? Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy or Rarity? Oh, who should go with me? And I'm sorry Star Blast…"

"Huh? Sorry for what?"

"I didn't even ask the three of you if you'd like to join me. Since you're from another world, I figure that you'd like to experience the Grand Galloping Gala."

"Oh no, it's okay Twilight." I waved off the apology, "We attended things similar back in our world so I assure you it's fine."

"Really? I mean, the Gala and the ones in your world could be different…"

"Trust me. You don't need to invite us. Also, it lessens the pressure."

She sighed, "You're right. Thank you for understanding." Her stomach grumbled for the fourth time today. She was so hungry that she even licked the petals that she peeled from the flowers earlier.

Finally, the waiter arrived. "Have you made your decision?"

"Oh yeah! I'll have the-" I was about to tell the waiter that I'd like an all-green salad and a large Orange Fizzy juice.

"I CAN'T DECIDE!" Twilight suddenly yelled, causing every pony in the café to look at us. I shrunk back for a bit.

"Twilight, he just wants to take your order," Spike told her, pointing at his menu.

"Oh…I would love a daffodil and daisy sandwich."

The waiter turned to me, and I told him my order.

"Do you have any rubies?" Spike asked the waiter. The waiter's face showed bemusement.

"No? Okay, I'll have the Hay Fries. Extra crispy!"

The waiter walked away with our orders. I hoped that it would only take seconds to make. I'm starving.

"What do you think, guys?" Twilight asked.

"I think we have to try another restaurant! I mean, I love grass just fine but would it hurt anybody to offer some gemstones?" Spike commented.

"I think she's not talking about the food, Spike," I said to the dragon before turning my attention to Twilight. "Are you still thinking about the tickets?"

"How do I choose? And when I do choose, will the other four be mad at me? I mean, I could give up my ticket and give away two, but that would still leave three disappointed ponies! What if I-"

"Twilight! Stop!" I interrupted her, clopping my hooves to snap her out of it. "Will you please let go of the ticket situation at least while we're having our lunch?" The waiter came by and brought down our orders.

I sighed as I pushed the sandwich in front of her, "Now dig in. I'm sure everything will be much clearer to you once you eat."

I was about to grab the fork with my magic and take a bite from my salad when I noticed the customers rushing inside the restaurant.

"Uh…Are you going to eat your food in the rain?" The waiter with a french accent asked, holding the door open.

Rain? What rain? It's pretty sunny outside.

"It's not raining," Twilight said, putting her sandwich down.

I looked up for a second, and then suddenly rain poured down. You know what's weird about this? It was dripping wet everywhere in Ponyville, except our very spot. How is this even possibl- oh right, they control the weather here. Then who's responsible for this?

"Hi, there best friend forever I ever had!" We looked up and saw Rainbow Dash peering in a cloud. "Enjoying the sunny weather?"

"Rainbow Dash, what are you doing?" Twilight asked, her face planted annoyance.

"What do you mean?" she said innocently, "I just saw the smartest, most generous pony about to get rained on. So I thought I'd kick a hole in the cloud and keep her dry so she can dine in peace, that's all!"

Oh, I think I know what she's trying to do, "Flattering, but are you trying to get extra consideration for the extra ticket by doing Twilight extra favors?" I suspected.

"What? No, no, no! Of course not!"

I thought so, "Uh-huh…"

"Seriously, I'd do it for ANYpony!"

"Really?" I gestured the town where ponies were running around and seeking shelter. Rainbow just giggled nervously.

"Rainbow, I am not comfortable accepting unwanted favors," Twilight stated. "So I would appreciate it if you close up that rain cloud right now."

...Wrong choice of words, Twilight.

"Fine…" Rainbow groaned before closing the cloud like a zipper.

"That's better!" Twilight said in appreciation. She was about to take a bite on her sandwich when the rain finally poured down on us, turning her food into a soggy mess. Darn it, and I was so close to finishing my lunch. Oh well, At least my juice was lidded.

"You know, you may be smart, but you need to assess the situation more clearly," I commented. Twilight just groaned in frustration while Spike couldn't help but snicker. I nudged the dragon to make him stop and avoid making a cranky Twilight.

I caught sight of Rarity wearing a sophisticated looking saddle, where an umbrella was connected to it, "Oh Twilight, Star Blast. It's raining."

"No, really?" Twilight replied sarcastically.

"Come with me before you catch a cold!" Rarity dashed and dragged Twilight away from us going to, I think, Carousel Boutique. Spike and I looked at each other for a bit before following the two mares.

Come to think of it, I've never been inside Rarity's shop.


As Spike and I entered the boutique, Twilight dried herself off by shaking her body like a dog would do. Well, the water that came from Twilight splattered around, that results in a very drenched Rarity.

"Oops, sorry." Twilight apologized.

Rarity looked annoyed for a moment before quickly changing her mood, "Oh, no! It's quite all right! After all, we are the BEST of FRIENDS, are we not? And do you know what friends do?"

Oh great, here we go again.

"Uh…" Twilight trailed.

"MAKEOVERS!" Rarity announced in a sing-song voice before dragging a cover with her magic as she proceeded to do work on Twilight. I backed away, and I could only hear Twilight's struggles. Soon after, the cover was moved away that revealed Twilight wearing a multi-coloured saddle.

"There! You look simply, darling!" Rarity complimented.

"Uh…yeah! It is kinda pretty, isn't it?" Twilight examined.

Meanwhile, Spike opened his mouth and made a disgusted face. Rarity went over to him in a flash that made him gobble his claw accidentally, "And you! Oh, Spike. I have a dandy little outfit for the dashing gent!"

Rarity did the same treatment to Spike. What the heck is going on behind the covers anyway? Why do I hear power tools revving? When it was done, Spike was in a little outfit of his own.

Twilight giggled at the sight, "Oh, Spike."

"Now you just need a hat!" Rarity then placed a hat on Spike.

"Bleh! I told you I don't want any part of this girly gala gunk! See you guys back in the library!" Spike said one last time before he ran away, disposing of his clothes in a second.

Please don't notice me, Rarity. Please don't notice me, Rarity…

"Oh, who needs him anyway?" Rarity pulled a mirror so that Twilight can observe herself in awe. Honestly, she does look kind of cute in the outfit, the way she was tilting her head and the look of wonder etched in her face.

…What? Everything in this world looks cute. It's My Little Pony for Pete's sake. It's like we're in a large and livelier version of a toy aisle.

"This is all about YOU and how fabulous you'll look in the Grand Galloping Gala!"

"Wait, the Grand-?"

"Oh, my goodness!" Rarity rushed over to a displayed outfit that looked precisely like Twilight's, "What a coincidence! I happen to have an ensemble of my own that matches yours to a T!"

Yeah right…

"We would be the belles of the ball, you and I! Everyone will be clamoring for our attention, all eyes will be on us! And then everyone will finally know the most beautiful, the most talented, and the most sophisticated pony in all of Equestria is Rarity the Unicorn!"

Twilight glared at her when she realized what she was doing.

"Heh heh, and Twilight Sparkle of course…"

"I see what's going on. You're just buttering me up so that you can get the extra ticket! Well, It's not gonna work!" Twilight removed her clothing and threw it away. "You're just going to wait for my decision just like everyone else."

Seeing that Twilight's marching over my direction, I opened the door so that we could finally exit the place. "Now if you'll excuse me, we've been trying all day just to get some lunch!"

"Did somepony say LUNCH?" Applejack suddenly appeared from the front door and pulled Twilight outside.

I sighed. Not this again. You know what? I'm not going to be surprised if Pinkie and Fluttershy also do something to convince Twilight to give them the extra ticket.

Giving one last look to a disappointed Rarity, I followed her outside and closed the door of the shop softly. I turned and saw a heap of Apple-inspired pastries in a wagon.

"You've got to be kidding me!" Twilight exclaimed.

"I got apple pies, apple fritters, apple tarts, apple dumplings, apple crisps, apple crumblers," The list goes on. Oh, the sight was mouth-watering. I am so famished… "a~nd apple brown Betty! The dessert kind, not my auntie, heh heh. What do you say there, BEST FRIEND?"

Twilight's stomach growled.

"Is that a yes?"

Twilight groaned, "No, no! I still don't know who I'm giving the ticket to! Argh!" She then took off running in frustration.

"So that's a maybe?"

I face hoofed in disbelief, "It's an obvious no Applejack." I sighed as I confronted her, "Why can't you guys be patient? It's not like the Gala's going to occur tonight! And it doesn't help that she's starving and all the favors she received from you guys didn't make it easier for her to decide! In fact, I'm sure she's less sure right now! "

With that, she looked down and sighed in disappointment. "I reckon you're right there, Blast…"

"You girls need to think about what you've done," I walked towards the cart and grabbed a slice of Apple Pie, "Now good day, Madame."


I ran to town and looked for Twilight. If there's one place where she would be in peace, it was the library no doubt about it. When I arrived in the Golden Oak, I heard the sound of singing coming from inside.

Opening the door, I saw Fluttershy flying around the room cleaning with her animals.

Like I said earlier, I'm not going to be surprised. And was she singing the theme song of the show? That's like, breaking the fourth wall.

"Fluttershy, not you too…" Twilight said in disbelief.

"Oh! Well, hello, Twilight." Fluttershy greeted. "I hope you don't mind that we're all doing a little spring cleaning for you."

"But it's summer. It's like ninety-five degrees in here," I pointed.

"Oh…well, better late than never right?" Fluttershy blushed. "It was Angel's idea."

I looked at the bunny who was wearing a toque, mixing a salad at the coffee table. It waved at us.

"You're not doing this for the ticket, are you?" Twilight questioned.

"Oh no! I'm doing this because you're my very best friend," Fluttershy answered as she floated down. That's what the others also said.

"Right, Angel?" She glanced at the bunny that gave her a stern look. "Oh, yes. We are just doing this for the ticket." She admitted.

Something tells me that bunny's just a demon in disguise. Angel presented the salad he made to Twilight, whose stomach growled in hunger yet again.

"No no, no!" She bellowed. "Well this was very nice of you and Angel, but I'm not accepting any extra favors until I've made my final decision. So I'm going to have to ask you to leave!"

She opened the door with her magic and showed them out when suddenly, "SURPRISE~!"

Pinkie, which I hoped would be the last of the mares to do favors, grabbed Twilight out and the crowd that she brought with her began to lift the purple pony up.

"Twilight is my bestest friend, whoopee! Whoopee!~" Pinkie sang.

"Pinkie…" I heard Twilight say while airborne.

"She's the cutest, smartest, all around best pony! Pony!~"

"Pinkie."

"I bet if I throw a super-duper fun party! Party!~"

"Pinkie!"

"She'll give her extra ticket to the gala to me!~"

"PINKIE!"

Her outburst halted Pinkie's singing, even the ponies who were throwing her in mid-air. Before she could fall, I used my magic to levitate her for a second so that the impact would be lessened. That results in a colossal headache.

"At least the others tried to be more subtle about the tickets," I stated.

"Wait, what ticket? What gala?" I heard one of the ponies asked. Damn it!

"Oh, you didn't know? Twilight has an extra ticket for the Grand Galloping Gala!" Pinkie answered that made everyone gasp.

"THE GRAND GALLOPING GALA?!"

Crap.

A huge crowd loomed around us and began to persuade, offer, and compliment Twilight. Spike arrived and pushed Twilight out of the group and I followed after them. But it was no use. Looks like the news has spread all over Ponyville.

We were surrounded by a ton of ponies now, and Twilight was in full panic mode. I need to help her get out of here. I decided to make a diversion.

I made an over-dramatic gasp, "Look, everyone! A SHARK with WINGS!"

I pointed to the sky, and soon, all the ponies looked up. It actually worked!

"I insist that both of you run now!" I whispered to them, and they obliged as they weaved out smoothly and got away.

When the ponies returned their attention to my direction, they began to wonder, "Hey! Where's Twilight?!"

"Over there!" I pointed to a random direction, and they wasted no time running towards it.

Okay, now that that's over, it's about time I give the girls a piece of my mind about this situation.

"Oh, pooey! Now I'm never gonna get the ticket with all these ponies!" Pinkie complained.

I glared at her, "Are you more concerned about the tickets than your best friend?" I let out a sigh of frustration. "Pinkie, I would like to talk to you for a sec."

"Aw! Why?"

"Just because!"

Fluttershy came out of the door, "What's with all the yelling? It's scaring my little animal friends…"

Thank goodness she's still here. From a distance, I saw Rainbow Dash, Applejack and Rarity heading their way towards the library. If they came here to ask or talk about the tickets, then they got another thing coming.

"Hey Star Blast! Have you seen Twilight?" Rainbow Dash demanded that made my blood boil.

"No, I have no clue about her whereabouts." I glared at them. "And it's all thanks to you guys that she could be anywhere!"

"Huh?" Rainbow wondered.

I scoffed, "Really? You've spent the entire day just to convince, no, FORCE Twilight to give you the ticket! You guys even fought with each other at one point! Thanks to Pinkie here, almost all the ponies in Ponyville knows about the ticket, and at this very moment, they're searching for Twilight! She could be hiding under bridges or wearing a disguise by now!"

They all looked down in shame.

"Twilight knows that the Grand Galloping Gala is important to each of you and that just made it more difficult for her. She couldn't handle the pressure of upsetting you because you are all her friends. Why can't you guys understand that it's her choice to decide and not yours?"

There was a moment of silence as the mares let my words sink in their minds. I was breathing heavily, a mannerism of mine when I let out my frustrations.

"My goodness. I never thought we sounded so…greedy." Rarity responded. And she was the Element of Generosity.

"I agree. I feel like I'm the biggest jerk in Equestria," said Rainbow.

"And just so you know Star Blast, I didn't come here to bother Twilight about the tickets." Applejack informed me.

I looked at her, "You're not?"

She nodded, "I came here to apologize to her. I finally realized the burden we were giving her all day when you talked to me earlier."

"Is that so? Well, I think all of you owe Twilight an apology and not just Applejack, don't you think?" They all nodded in agreement. "Then go inside the library and wait for her."


An hour passed and still, Twilight hasn't arrived yet. I paced around the main room of the library while the mares waited in the balcony. What's taking her so long? Those villagers must be as stubborn as hell.

I heard the door open up. Expecting to see Twilight, it was just Silver and Speedy returning.

"We're home!" Speedy bellowed. "And I hope you like carrot croquettes, dude!"

"Honestly, it ain't half bad." Silver said.

"Glad to see you guys back this early," I told them.

"Sure thing! A~nd why is everyone here?" Speedy pointed to the mares.

"They're here to apologize to Twilight."

"About what?" Silver asked.

We heard a loud poof next to us, and Twilight appeared in a daze while Spike's whole being was charred.

"Warn me next time you're gonna do that!" said Spike as his body moved sluggishly.

"I don't even know that's going to happen!"

"Welcome back, Twilight! I brought croquettes!" Speedy greeted.

"Food is the least of my concerns right now! Help me lock this house down!"

"What?"

Twilight and Spike rushed around the house at a fantastic speed, locking the doors and turning the lights off. They returned down the main room and breathed a sigh of relief. So she didn't notice the others? With the vision I had, I managed to find the light switch and flicked it on. In the position Twilight's in right now, she had the perfect view of the mares.

She screamed in frustration, "I can't decide! I just can't decide! It's important to all of you, and I just can't stand to disappoint any of you and giving me gifts and doing me favors won't make any difference because you're all my friends! I want to make you all happy but I can't! I just can't!"

I walked over to her. "Don't worry, Twilight. They're not here to bother you about the ticket."

She looked up, "They're not?"

Applejack marched forward, "Twilight, sugar, I didn't mean to put so much pressure on you. And if it helps, I don't want the ticket anymore. You can give it to somepony else. I won't be a bother, I promise."

"Me too," This time it was Fluttershy. "I feel just so awful that I made you feel so awful."

"And me too! It's no fun upsetting your friends!" Pinkie declared.

"Twilight, it was unfair of me to force you as I did." Rarity apologized.

"YES! THAT MEANS THE TICKET IS MINE!" Rainbow chanted.

I cleared my throat, and we all glared at her. "Rainbow…"

"…You know, I haven't perfected my signature moves for the Wonderbolts anyway. I don't need the ticket either."

"We all got so gung ho about going at the gala, that we couldn't see how un-gung ho we were making you…" Applejack admitted.

Now that everyone got the chance to apologize, I just couldn't help but smirk triumphantly.

Twilight finally made a smile, "Spike, take down a note."

Spike got his paper and quill from… out of nowhere and got ready to scratch down.

"Dear Princess Celestia, I've learned that one of the joys of friendship is sharing your blessings. But if there's not enough blessings to go around, having more than your friends can make you feel pretty awful," with her magic, she circled it around us so that everyone could see. "So, though I appreciate the invitation, I would be returning both tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala."

"WHAT?!" they exclaimed. I thought Twilight's decision was the right thing to do.

"If my friends can't all go, I don't want to go either."

"Twilight, are you sure about that?" Silver asked.

She nodded confidently, "I've made my decision. You can send the letter now Spike."

He did what he was told, opening the window and blowing away the letter and the tickets with his flame.

"Now you won't get to go to the gala either…" Fluttershy said.

"It's okay, girls." Twilight smiled reassuringly. "I couldn't possibly enjoy myself without my best friends there with me."

I chuckled at her statement. Couldn't have said it better myself.

The mares all went up, and group hugged Twilight. The three of us just stepped aside, including Spike. Speaking of, he continued to make a disgusted face and it looked like he was about to throw up.

"You can't handle the least bit of sentiment, can you?" I questioned him, but he continued to make this gagging sounds. "Hey Spike, are you okay?"

He suddenly burped up his flame that I barely dodged. A letter from the Princess was formed.

"A letter from the Princess? That was fast!" Twilight said.

Spike opened the letter and began to read. "My faithful student Twilight, why didn't you just say so in the first place?"

Something shiny popped out, and I couldn't help but raise my brow in surprise.

"Hey, look! Nine tickets!" Spike cried. Nine? That means the Princess invited us too?

"Now we can ALL go!" Twilight said joyfully as every pony cheered.

We were interrupted by Twilight's stomach growling again. Rarity walked up to her. "Allow us to treat you to dinner!"

They all walked out of the door, grabbing their tickets on the way, including mine. I'm exhausted so I think I'm not going to join them for dinner. Besides, Speedy brought croquettes home.

"How come I don't get a ticket for the gala?" Spike complained.

"Wait, I thought you didn't want to go?"

When Spike was about to say something, he burped up another letter.

"And one for you, Spike." He read, then another ticket popped out that made him jump around in excitement.

I gave him a look that stopped him. Oh, if only I could cross my arms.

"I mean, GROSS! I have to go too?"

I shook my head. "Just go along and have fun." I gave Spike a wink before he followed after the girls.

Now that I noticed, even those two joined the mares, so I was the only one left in the library. Better entertain myself with a book. I walked towards the table where the croquettes were brought down so I that I could grab a piece.

"Hey Star Blast?" I heard Twilight calling me from the door, behind her were the others. "Aren't you going to join us?"

"It's free cupcakes, dude! How could you reject free food?" Speedy said.

"I don't know. I usually settle in this kind of time." I looked at them.

"Aw, come on! We have to celebrate together as friends! Please?" Twilight did this pleading look that every mare else copied.

Oh, those puppy eyes. It made me roll my eyes playfully and eventually give in, "Oh all right."

They all cheered and waited for me outside the library. Better reward myself with something sweet after all the things that happened today.


When we finished a good round of desserts, we came back to the library around nine. The three of us bid Twilight and Spike a good night's rest before going into our room. I lay in my bed, reading the fourth Daring Do book to put myself to sleep while the two ate the croquettes we left earlier.

"You know what bothers me?" Speedy said in a mouth full.

Silver looked at him questioningly while I perked up my ears, not taking my eyes off the book.

"Why did the Princess only invited Twilight and just gave her an extra ticket?"

"Well, Twilight IS her pupil so it's pretty obvious that she'll be invited." Silver said.

"I really feel like the Princess was trolling. I mean, we, The Elements of Harmony, saved the kingdom and she didn't invite us?"

"Maybe it slipped out of her mind?"

I heard Speedy hum, "Or! It's part of her friendship lesson! That's got to be it! Why the hell would the Princess give her only one extra ticket when she knew that her student has eight friends?"

You know, I actually agreed to Speedy's presumption.

"So it's like a test of some sort?" Silver asked.

"I think so?"

I decided to join in the conversation, "Since when did you become the observer, Lemuel?"

"Uh…ever since I became friends with you?"

I chuckled, "Is that so?"

"And~ ever since I started to watch react videos on YouTube."

"Now there's a disclosure I actually believe." Silver commented.

"At least I watch different videos all the time! Unlike you who watches the 2014 NBA Finals every day!"

"Something about that highlight makes me complete! You can't blame me!"

"Keep it down!" I shushed them in a harsh whisper. "You're going to wake up everyone in Ponyville!"

The two stayed silent as they glared at each other.

I sighed, "After you guys are done eating, kindly turn the lights off."

"Aye aye, Captain!"

Finally, I closed the book I was reading, placing it on the desk near me with my magic and flopped down on my bed, closing my eyes.

"Hey Hassan…"

"What is it?"

"Did you know that Rarity's planning to marry Princess Celestia's nephew?"

"SHE'S GONNA WHAT NOW?"

Oh god, someone please knock me out cold so I can get some shut-eye.


Author's note!

So this is pretty late for me to update. I finished this about a week ago (week ago! Buck with us and then we tweakin oh!) and my school life just got in the way.

I'm thinking to keep this kind of Bronies react in the end of every chapter.

As always, Fav it! Follow it! Review and tell me what you think! – Super Bright Brat


DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING BUT THE THREE OC'S