The video continued with Twilight and Spike walking through Ponyville.
"So, who are you gonna give the ticket to, Twilight?" asked the dragon.
"I don't know, Spike, but I really can't think straight when I'm hungry." Said the unicorn as both passed by a life-sized gingerbread-shaped house with a candy-striped column on either side and iced-gingerbread fences by the flowerbeds.
"Oh woah!" Pinkie called her eyes growing and sparkling "that must be the sweetest more delicious building I have ever seen!" she declared with amaze and a bit of hunger in her tone.
Twilight smiled at that
"Yeah Sugarcube Corner really promote what they sell and they are the best on doing that" said the Equestrian princess
"WHAT?!"
Only for Pinkie to rush to her side and grabbing her by the blouse
"SugarCube Corner? THAT'S Sugarcube CORNER!?"
"Ehhhh yes?" answered Twilight nervous…more when Pinkie began vibrating.
And then leaped on the air with fireworks exploding around her
"yeepeeee!" she celebrated "I knew it! I knew it!" she called excited.
"Ehhh…Pinkie?" called Rainbow confused
"I told the cakes they should have made the store look like that but they thought it was too ambitious and won't fit their…classic/retro idea for their shop" answered the pink girl
"More like they didn't want their shop to look out of a children's book" Tixie scoffed in low tone.
"But now I know the idea do could work so I can run it by then once again" finished the excited pink girl.
"that's…nice?" said the princess "I mean...I'm used for it to look like that so maybe do would work here too?" she said with some doubt
"Hehehehe well it certainly would help open anyone's appetize" said Flash with a smile.
"Hehehehe that's true" agreed Twilight with a giggle that made the rocker smile.
"So where should we eat?"
Just as she finished the question the top half of the front door bursts open and Pinkie Pie rocketed out through it for an impressive flying tackle.
A dust cloud later cleared to reveal one supine unicorn and one prone earth pony, mixed up with an unconscious baby dragon as the two gold tickets fluttered to the ground, landing on Pinkie's nose, startling her awake with a scream.
"Bats! Bats on my face! Heeeelp!" Pinkie yelled zipping back and forth.
"Since when bats are yellow you cloud head" Trixie scoffed at the pinks pony reaction.
"Well, if we are ponies in other world who's to say we can't be other things in others?" called Pinkie "For all we know could be a purple bat with Twilights voice in another world"
Trixie groaned and facepalmed.
"That's…actually not farfetched" said Twilight with a small pause "scientifically speaking, now that we know other worlds exists then there are high chances other worlds do could exist in other realities"
"You mean like…a multiverse?" asked Microchips fixing his glasses.
"Don't you mean Pony-verse?" asked Pinkie winking at the camera.
Ignoring the pink girl, the nerd continued
"Well, you yourself certain could be considered evidence that its possible and quantum physics have multiple theories about it"
This seems to interest the Equestrian princess.
"Oh? You mind showing me latter? I certainly would love learn more about this worlds sciences and its theories" said Twilight with an excited smile on her face.
One that made the spectacle boy blink and blush.
"I...cough…sure…Twilight I wouldn't mind" he answered back with some nervous.
Hey! Not every day a pretty girl show interest in quantum physics and ask him to explain things to her.
Next to Twilight Flash raised an eyebrow at the exchange.
"Ugg nerds" Rainbow Dash called as the video resume.
Although she managed to calm down enough to get a look at the "bats."
"Wait!" the pink pony looked closer noticing what they were "These aren't…" her eyes filled with stars as more whirl behind her "…tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala?!"
Suddenly the imaged zipped a confetti-and-streamer-strewn palaces grounds.
"It's the most amazing, incredible, tremendous, super-fun, wonderful, terrifically humongous party in all of Equestria! I've always, always, always wanted to go!" she declared as music began playing.
"Oh, not again!" groaned Trixie.
"Well, I suppose if it happened with Applejack and Rainbow Dash it will happen with the others" said Twilight rubbing her forehead.
"Oh? So, she won't be the last one having ideas for those tickets?" asked Flash in low tone.
"Sigh nope" said Twilight pressing herself onto him much to his surprise (and delight) "that day really was crazy and we are just starting"
Pinkie sand while hopping against a background of assorted sweets, hearts, and balloons, in addition to the confetti and streamers.
Oh, the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me
Oh, the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me
Hip hip hooray, it's the best place for me
For Pinkie
"With decorations like streamers and fairy light and pinwheels and piñatas and pincushions!" she narrated as she swings a club in her teeth to shatter a piñata "With goodies like sugar cubes and sugar canes and sundaes and sunbeams and sarsaparilla!" then hops over to a table loaded with the snacks she has named. The sunbeams are represented by a sun-shaped piñata hanging over the table. "And I get to play my favoritest of favorite fantabulous games, like Pin the Tail on the Pony!" blindfolded she tried to pin a paper tail to the right spot on a pony drawing. When she pulls the blindfold down, she is surprised to find her own tail stuck to the wall and the paper one attached to her rump.
"Say it once say it again…that is weird" said Rainbow Dash
"What? the game or the fact she apparently took off her tail?" asked Cloud Kicker with a confused look on her face.
Something plenty of people (minus Pinkie) also had.
"it's Pinkie Pie so…yes" Rainbow crossed her arms.
This little mishap corrects itself in the next shot.
As the singing resumed, Pinkie saw her distorted reflection in a funhouse mirror—which stays put and waves when she gallops off—then leaped into a photo booth to get several crazy pictures taken. Her next stop, a clown filling helium balloons, that tied a bunch to her midsection making float her up among the shower of treats and party favors.
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 gala-rific, superly terrific gala ever
In the whole galaxy
Whee!
With that, the fantasy ended with Pinkie now hopping around a properly befuddled Twilight.
Trixie groaned in annoyance.
"Ummm Light calliope melody, brisk 3-G major" said Octavia analyzing the song "fitting for a happy-festive tune"
Vinyl gave her a thumbs up.
"Ohhh that sounded like a super-spectacular fun party!" called Pinkie in delight plus getting some ideas to the next event planning.
Some however…didn't shared her point of view.
"Pinkie Pie darling" called Rarity with a tone between exasperated and tired "That's NOT what a gala is"
Pinkie turned at her confused.
"It is not?" she asked.
"ITS NOT!" cried Photo Finish "a gala is glamour, lights, culture, nobility; a majestic reunion!" she called making poses with her friends/entourage behind her "Not savage party!" she finished in insulted tone.
"What she is trying to say" called Rarity "it's that what pony-you is describing its more akin to a festival or a more…you kind of party"
"In fact, think this would be like the opposite-you kind of party" added Drama letter "slow dances, no candies nor games"
"REALLY?!" Pinkie called scandalized for which all the fashionistas in the crowd nodded at her "well…that do sounds like the kind of party I don't like" she admitted "Pony-me probably would get super bored on one of those"
Close by Twilight flinched giggling nervously...and better focus on getting more popcorn into her mouth.
"Oh, thank you, Twilight! It's the most wonderful-est gift ever!" Pinkie called in loud tone as she pressed herself so close at the unicorn that their eyes were a fraction of an inch apart when she stopped.
But Twilight soon backs off a bit
"Um, actually…." She tried to explain
"She didn't invite you, you just assumed that and are being quite rude assuming the contrary?" asked Diamond Tiara "agree and think she is the only pony I definitive wouldn't invite to the gala"
"Hey don't be rude!" called Apple Bloom.
"Yeah, Pinkie makes all the parties the more awesome!" added Scootaloo.
"True..but I think I agree with my sister and the others when they said Pinkie wouldn't ft a gala" said Sweetie Belle with a sheepish expression.
Both CMC tuned to her.
"Just what's with you today?" asked Apple Bloom.
"Yeah, who's side you are on?" asked Scootaloo
"The one with common sense" said Diamond Tiara
As she speaks, Spike was gathering up the tickets only to be startled by a sharp gasp; Rarity was looking over his shoulder.
"Are these what I think they are?" the white unicorn asked.
"Uh…" Twilight wasn't sure if she should answer.
But Pinkie could as she jumped in place.
"Yes, yes, yes! Twilight's taking me to the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot!"
Rarity gasped softly
"The Gala? I design ensembles for the Gala every year, but I've never had the opportunity to attend." She called.
"WHAT?!" called Rarity in surprise "did she just said…she does dresses for those attending a ROYAL gala…EVEY YEAR?!"
"Ehh yes?" said Rainbow quite confused
"Ohhh someone catch me" Rarity called before falling on Applejacks arms "oh the dream of all my life…making assembles for those of high society…ohhh my dear pony me… living the dream that I never could!" she said in dramatic fashion making the country girl roll her eyes.
"Well, it's not surprise" said Twilight "Rarity is the best designer I know and I bet you are equally as good" she said at the fashionista still laying on AJs arms.
"Ohh Twilight, thanks for the confidence, but pony me certainly has outclass me as I don't think I will be able to dress someone of the nobility like her" she hugged AJs neck "ohh how unfair life is"
AJs look went flat as Rarity pressed her face crying (dramatic tears) at hers
Pinkie appeared next to them.
"But...didn't you already do that?" she asked "I mean you did dress up Twilight for the fall formal and then later for the battle of the bands" she counted "and isn't she a princess?"
That seems to snap something on Rarity who suddenly stood up straight.
"You…you right…" she said "I…I dressed up and designed for a princess" her smile grew and her eyes widened "I DRESSED UP AND DESIGNED FOR A PRINCESS!" she announced at the four winds in delight.
Before falling on AJ arms again laughing almost in crazy manner.
The country girl sent an annoyed/flat look at Pinkie Pie while the others giggled.
"And you know…" Flash told Twilight "You looked really beautiful…in both occasions" he admitted.
Twilight felt her cheeks heat up.
"Hehehe thanks...you…didn't look bad yourself…" she said back playing with a strand of hair as the boy blushed.
Sunset couldn't help but giggled at the scene alongside Fluttershy while Rainbow simply shook her head…but still smiled and gave Flash a thumbs up for the move.
After a couple of minutes (for Rarity to calm down) the video continued.
"Oh, the society, the culture, the glamour!" Rarity began toying with her mane "It's where I truly belong, and where I'm destined to meet…him!" she added
"Him! Pinkie" called excited before both she and Twilight looked puzzled at Rarity "Who?"
"Him" the white unicorn answered dreamily.
"Him?" Applejack raised an eyebrow at Rarity.
"I don't know who" said Rarity wondering the same
"Not who? him" said Pinkie with a smile.
"Who?"
"Him"
"Him who?
"exactly"
Confused blinks
"Who?"
"OH, FOR GOODNESS SAKE DON'T FOLLOW HER GAME!" Exploded Trixie
The video then changed to a broad violet curtain/sash strung between two marble columns on the palace grounds. The cloth lifts to expose Rarity; other party-goers turn toward her, surprised.
"I would stroll through the Gala, and everyone would wonder, "Who is that mysterious mare?" Rarity narrated as her dream-self walked into the gala wearing an ornate, gold-colored dress with roses at the neckline; tossing her head coquettishly.
"Oh my…" Raritys eyes sparkled at both the scenery and the beautiful ensembled her pony-self was wearing. He hands soon found themselves drawing the dress and taking notes as her mind put her in the place of the unicorn…
"pfff"
Pause…
In the place of the unicorn and she could see herself…
Snicker!
Pause…deep breath
"They would never guess that I was just a simple pony from little old Ponyville."
The dream changed into the throne room.
Celestia's seat of power rests atop a three-level dais, with fountains set in the lowest level on either side and spilling into recessed pools in the floor. The red carpet leading up the center is flanked by planters filled with flowers, and two stoic white pegasi stallions in gold armor are on sentry duty as the majestic mare stands on the topmost level. Tapestries and stained-glass windows line the violet walls, which lighten in hue toward the floor.
"Why, I would cause such a sensation that I would be invited for an audience with Princess Celestia herself." Continued the unicorn as her dream-self approaches the throne and kneeled.
Oh…an audience with royalty?! That certainly sounded…
Pfff
Snicker!
Snicker!
Cough!
Rarity felt the pencil in her hand bend at her grasp.
"And the Princess would be so taken with the style and elegance that she would introduce me to him, her nephew"
Celestia moved aside to expose a white unicorn stallion behind her. He was wearing a black tuxedo lapel with a boutonniere and a blue bow tie over his light gray dress shirt front, his mane and tail were dark blond, and his cutie mark was an eight-point compass rose.; he tossed his head and opened his eyes showing them to be palest blue.
"The most handsome, eligible unicorn stallion in Canterlot! Our eyes would meet, our hearts would melt, our courtship would be magnificent"
Courtship? Oh my! ok that might be a step further of what she was comfortable, but still the idea of a romantic, fairytale-like moment with a handsome boy in such scenario was not something she would be against of.
Snicker!
Snicker!
Cough
Snicker!
Her eyebrow twitched.
Her eyes popped as he flashes a dazzling smile. They touch horns and foreheads, then share a dance on a ballroom floor that has been cleared for them as Celestia and the party-goers watch. Next, he kneeled before her, revealing a diamond ring on his horn; once she recovered from the shock of seeing it, her eyes popped even wider as she reacts ecstatically.
"He would ask for my hoof in marriage, and of course I would say YES!"
The scene moved to a chapel altar, where the groom waited before a packed house. The guests turned toward the door, where Rarity entered in a gold-trimmed white gown whose tail stretches nearly half the entire length of the aisle. She had added flowers to her mane.
The two touch horns again when she reaches the altar.
" We would have a royal wedding befitting a princess, which is… (giggle) …what I would become upon marrying him! The stallion of my dreams."
The dream ended showing Rarity and Twilight in the street.
"Not…even…a word" Rarity said in annoyed tone as she noticed EVERYONE was looking at her; obviously trying to hold back the need to laugh...yet their smiles and teasing looks was all the fashionista needed to know what they wanted to say…and do.
And they hold.
And hold.
And hold.
Snort
"pffff HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA" Until Pinkie Pie could hold anymore falling on her back laughing like crazy.
That was the last straw.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"
And everyone began laughing their heads off.
"Oh god! Hahahaha that must have been the most hahahahahaha over the top hahahaha and silly thing I have hahahahahahaha ever seen!" Rainbow followed Pinkies example.
"hahahahahahaha" Applejack also laughed making Rarity pout "hahahaha I'm sorry sugar cube but hahahaha you have to admit that was..that was…"
"The most ridiculous thing ever!" Scootaloo laughed next to Apple Bloom while Sweetie Belle looked at both feeling insulted.
"Hehehehehe sorry…it do was funny..."said Fluttershy with a soft laugh and a blush "although pony-you looked beautiful in that dress"
"hehehehe funny yet pretty" said Derpy
The diamond dogs approved all raising thumbs up.
"Hahahahaha" Twilight also laughed holding her hands in cat (pony) manner.
"Not you too Twilight!" cried Rarity.
"Hahahaha sorry Rairty hehehe I know I was there but hahahaha seeing it like this really makes it look hilarious hahahaha" the princess laughed.
"hahahahaha you have to admit do is a bit ridiculous" laughed Sunset "especially considering how Blueblood is hehehehehe" she added in low tone.
"Hahaha you need to give them that" called Lyra "I mean we know you can be dramatic hehehehe but THAT?"
"Hehehehe that almost came out of one of those lovey-dopey books Tavi likes to read" Vinyl said cleaning a tear.
"VINYL!" the grey musician called out embarrassed.
Still the laughed continued for some minutes more before everyone was calm enough to continue.
Still, Rarity could feel some teasing smiles on her.
"Twilight! I simply cannot believe you would invite Pinkie Pie so she can…party…" the white unicorn said in disdainfully tone "…and prevent me from meeting my true love! How could you? Hmph!" she huffed turning away offended.
"Yeah, Twilight how could you keep the princess away from the prince" teased Applejack with a smile while Rarity imitated her pony self and trying to look away from the country girl.
"Speaking off" Golden hazel called "who the principals pony-self marry to have a nephew?" she asked curious.
"I'm curious of that myself" said vice-principal Luna with a teasing smile making her sister roll eyes.
Although she was also curious of that.
"Actually, as its nephew it would mean its Vice principals pony-self son not principal Celestias" cleared Microchips.
And now was Luna the one getting the teasing smile.
"Yes, please tell us princess" called the principal "I'm curious to know who was courageous enough to marry my sister"
"AND WHATS THAT SUPPOSE TO MEAN?!" roared Luna making more than one jump in fright.
"But...wasn't Vice-principal Lunas pony self-locked in the moon for a thousand years?" asked Heatburn confused "how could she had a child then?"
That made more than one wonder.
"Maybe she dreamed to have a child and it materialize in the real world?" suggested Scootaloo.
The other two CMC turned at her.
"You got that from the horror movie we saw last Halloween, right?" asked/accused Sweetie Belle crossing her arms.
"I won't accept or deny anything from you until you clear where you stand" said the little tomboy back giving a flat look in return.
"Hehehe I also wondered the same thing" said Sunset calling attention "but for what princess Celestia told me, it's not blood family"
"She became like...honorary family of his antecessors" added Twilight "and she left clear she wanted to be called aunt by the children"
"So, the tittle simply stuck to these days" continued Sunset "think of it, Celestia do have adopted a couple of names into her line so she is aunt to various ponies"
"Like my babysitter-turned-sister-in-law Princess Cadance" said Twilight "she also calls princess Celesta aunty"
Celestia and Luna turned at that name.
"Cadance? Mi Amore Cadenza?" asked the vice-principal just to be sure.
"Yes, that's it" said Twilight with a smile "you know her here too?"
Both adults shared look.
"In a sense…she is a school dean so we have meet her from time to time" said the principal. "But we are already delaying the vid, we can talk more of that later if you want" she offered.
"Oh! Of course…sorry" said the princess embarrassed "lets continue"
Something approached quickly at spike; hopping in fast pace until a small white male rabbit zipped out and snatched the tickets out of Spike's hand.
"Hey!" the dragon called at the thief, who did a quick U-turn and returned from where it came.
Fluttershy blinked...that rabbit looks exactly like her own.
The rabbit scampered up a long pink tail, along a yellow back, and stopped on top of Fluttershy's head to hold the tickets before her eyes, making her gasps at the sight.
"Angel, these are perfect" the Pegasus said.
That made the shy girl smile…it seems she and Angel were friends in the other world too.
"And now it sees Flutteshy is about to get involve" said Rose to her friends "you think she will want the ticket too?"
"I…I'm not sure" said Lily "I mean it sounds everyone want to go but I don't see her being a gala type of...pony nor girl now that I think about it"
"Maybe that's good as Twilight already seems having her hands…or hooves…full with the others" said Daisy "maybe she could help her"
"Uh, listen, guys" Twilight called at Pinkie pie (who was still excited hopping in place) and Rarity (giving the purple unicorn the cold shoulder) "I haven't decided who to give the extra ticket to"
"You haven't?!" called Pinkie/Rarity irritated/eagerly.
"Um…excuse me?" Fluttershy called from the sides
The trio of ponies looked behind themselves and find Fluttershy and Angel, the rabbit, close by; the latter was back on the ground and holing the tickets.
"Twilight, I would just like to ask…I mean, if it would be all right…if you haven't given it to someone else…" the Pegasus asked.
"You? You want to go to the Gala?" Rarity asked in disbelief
"I agree with my pony-self" said Rarity "no offense darling but as much I think you would look magnificent in a gala gown; I can't see you actually participating in one"
"that's what I said!" Lily called.
"Umm no taken and…I agree" said Flutteshy "honestly…umm I'm not sure what...umm she is wanting to do in a gala"
Party, a lot of people, HIGH IMPORTANT people…well ponies in this case, she couldn't see herself (pony or not) going to one.
"Oh…no" Fluttershy said only for Angel to kick her leg; she tried again. "I—I mean, yes…or, actually, kind of. You see…"
the image changed to a lush garden on the palace grounds; with Fluttershy flying along a path lined by flowering shrubs and trees loaded with birdhouses.
"…it's not so much the Grand Galloping Gala, as it is the wondrous private gated garden that surrounds the dance" explained the shy pegasus "The flowers are said to be the most beautiful and fragrant in all of Equestria."
"Oh my!" Fluttershys eyes glitter at the view of the garden
"Dude that's quite beautiful" said Sandal woods taking in the flora of the place.
"I can tell that place have been taken care with a lot of love for nature" added Sweet Leaf.
"It's beautiful!" Bulk Biceps exclaimed flexing (and crying a bit)
"Indeed!" exclaimed Photo finish "it's the perfect place for a session!" she exclaimed "the greens, the blues, the pinks! Nature beauty that highlights the spark!"
"It almost something out of a classic ballet" said Golden Hazel.
"Agree with you" said Watermelody "I bet at night and with the right light it will look spectacular"
The Pegasus stops at a flower and buries her face in it to inhale its scent, then flies to another clump of trees.
"For the night of the Gala, and that night alone, will they all be in bloom. And that's just the flora! Don't get me started on the fauna."
A swarm of butterflies zipped past; behind them, the view wiped to show some birds"
"There's loons and toucans and bitterns, oh my!" Fluttershy excitement raised as each bird appeared "Hummingbirds that can really hum, and buzzards that can really buzz!"
The fashionistas made a face at the last bird
"Ok the first one I kinda get, the hummingbird? Yeah, they are cute" Paisley said "but the vulture?"
Fluttershy huffed.
"First of all, I'm sure he is beautiful in his own way" she said with some anger "and secondly it's a buzzard not a vulture"
"don't you mean Buzzzzzard?" Pinkie chimed in.
"I'm more confuse of what one would be doing in a garden? royal or not that doesn't seem the right place for one" said Captain Planet.
"I think that's more Fluttershys excitement that anything" said Sunset "I have been there a couple of times and I don't remember seeing one" she turned to Twilight who shrugged.
"I…passed my time more in the library than anything so I'm not sure" answered the princess.
Although thinking back to that night…she didn't remember seeing one of those birds during the…stampede.
Again, she couldn't help but flinch.
"White-bluejays, and redjays and greenjays, pinkjays and pink flamingos!" The first three jays she names land on her head, the two birds after them on her back, with the last one scaring the others away before letting off a squawk as the fantasy ended returning to the street.
Fluttershy has gathered Angel into her front hooves and is hovering just in front of Twilight.
"Gee, Fluttershy, it sounds…beautiful?" the unicorn said unsure
"Yeah, but hardly a reason for the ticket" said Diamond Tiara "although compared to the others…" she trailed a bit "I suppose wanting to appreciate the wonders of the high class do is enough; so, I think she should be a candidate alongside the farmer"
"Hey!" Scootaloo called "Rainbow still could meet with those wondercolts"
"Wonderbolts" corrected Sweetie Belle
"Whatever!" the tomboy called "the point is she still could meet and impress them!"
"HA! As if" laughed Diamond "you don't need to be a genius to know that a business approach or some sightseeing are more possible than an impossible dream, a weird fantasy and... whatever that pink pony has in her brain"
"Why you!" Scootaloo looked ready to leap at her.
"Scoots ignore her" called Sweetie Belle stopping her.
This made the tomboy to focus on her.
"How can you still be on her side?" she demanded "she even called your pony-sister weird!"
Sweetie Belle raised an eyebrow.
"First of all, I'm not on her side" she said "secondly yeah that…dream or whatever Pony Rarity had was weird" she was sure she was bothered by everyone laughing to her sister (or was her pony-sister?) but even she never had that kind of thoughts/dreams/illusions when she was younger "and thirdly...she kinda have a point. When you compare all the reasons each have given, both Pony Applejack and Fluttershys reasons do sound the more…possible"
The other students mumbled at this.
Sure, they might not know what the gala will be like or if would be much different than a human one.
But if applying logic of THEIR world…
Fluttershy couldn't help but smile a bit, sure it might not be her, but the fact her (cute) pony-self had more chances to get the ticket and go to that beautiful garden make her fuzzy with happiness.
Although if not…well that was ok at least another of her pony-friends will be happy.
Applejack hummed in thought. Although now had her doubts about her Pony-self to be able to sell anything in the gala; there still was a chance she COULD and if do then that would be a boost for their Acres reputation so…risk-reward ratio…she probably would do the same and try to go.
Rarity scratched her head uncomfortable. The idea of going after a prince MAY have been some childhood fantasy but she wasn't in hurry to do THAT now…at all…ok yeah maybe meet her special someone but just up to that.
Still part of her hopped her Pony-self got the ticket if anything to mix among the nobility and royalty of her land. Something she wished she could do on her side too.
Rainbow Dash scoffed still thinking the idea of her pony self could work. She saved the world and was shown to be the quickest flier ever! What else those Wonder-ponies need to see she would make a great addition to their team?!
Pinkie Pie pouted at the idea of a "boring party" without games, piñatas, sugar, dances and all that made parties fun.
It made her hope her pony self DIDN'T get the ticket to save her from that boring stuff…
Although…
She blinked as an idea came to mind.
Maybe she could help made the party NOT boring?
What if she shows those other ponies to actually have fun in a party?
Maybe could end with ALL OF THEM having fun all night long!
Make it like…the best night ever!
She would make so many ponies sooooooo happy!
"Ohhhh this is the best idea ever!" thought the Pink girl "GO pony me GO!"
"Wait just a minute!" Rainbow Dashs voice was heard making everyone turn to see the blue Pegasus perched on a roof.
"Rainbow Dash!" (Twilight: called "Were you following me?" she asked in suspicious as the Pegasus landed.
"No—I mean, yes—I mean, maybe—look, it doesn't matter!" Rainbow reflected
"It kinda does partner" said Applejack raising an eyebrow "I get other-you wants the ticket but spying on Twilight like that?"
"Oh yeah?!" called Rainbow at the defensive "well…I bet pony-you was also doing it!"
"Oh please" scoffed the country girl "as if pony-me was so insecure or immature to do that"
"I couldn't risk a goody-four-shoes like you giving that ticket away to just anybody."
"Wait just another minute!" Applejack exclaimed as she walked in
"Applejack!" exclaimed in surprise "Were you following me too?"
Granny smith and Big Mac sent Applejack a judging look wile Rainbow Dash looked smug.
"What were you saying AJ?" she asked in teasing way
"I…I never…" she shook her head "I bet she isn't there for the ticket"
Very few agreed with her.
"No, I was followin'…" she pointed at Rainbow "…this one, to make sure she didn't try any funny business! Still tryin' to take my ticket."
"Your ticket?!" Rainbow exclaimed in challenged floating off the ground
"But Twilight's taking me!" Pinkie demanded approaching.
"Careful pony-me don't be so pushy" called Pinkie in worry.
"Oh my" exclaimed Fluttershy not liking how the situation was heating up.
"This is getting a bit out control" said Bon Bon
"I get this party is some big deal but they are starting to really get pushy" said Lyra "plus at the end its Twilights discission who to take"
"They shouldn't be assuming things or push their wants before yours" said Flash in anger at the aptitude of the 5 ponies.
Twilight smiled grateful at him.
Twilight finds herself on the wrong end of a quintuple verbal fusillade when Fluttershy and Rarity joined in on the argument. Forcing the hapless unicorn to huddled under the onslaught.
"Oh my goodness!" said Rarity at seeing Twilights situation "This is awful!"
"You can say that again!" agreed Pinkie Pie before turning to Twilight. "Twilight, I don't know what happened next... yet. But I just want to say sorry in the advance, because my Pinkie Sense tell me you passed through a lot of pain after this".
Twilight didn't say anything, but her face clearly proved Pinkie was not wrong.
"Pinkie, but we didn't do anything!" said Rainbow. "Those are our pony counterparts, now us!".
"Any version of Pinkie Pie is still Pinkie Pie, meaning any Pinkie Pie is me. No matter if it's a human, a pony, a dragon, a fairy, a mermaid, a dinosaur, an alien or even a living star! If a Pinkie Pie does something wrong anywhere, I'm just as guilty as any other!"
Everyone stayed silent for a while, surprised by how deep that declaration was coming from Pinkie Pie.
"I... guess you are right, Pinkie; in some "Pinkie Way"" said Sunset Shimmer thinking about it.
"Umm in that case ummm…I would like to apology too for other-mes aptitude" said Fluttershy knowing whats is like to have others screaming or pushing over her.
Not funny.
"Same Twi" called Applejack taking off her hat "An Apple is and Apple even in another world so I have to apology too"
Granny Smith smiled in approval.
"Same Twilight" called Rarity "that's not way for a lady to act"
Twilight gave them a grateful smile.
"Thanks girls, but don't worry, it's the past and I don't hold then and even less you, for what happened" she said with a tired smile.
Luna looked at this raising an eyebrow.
This continued for a while with the five ponies kept arguing and directing their abuse her way. The purple unicorn endured for several seconds until she finally lost her grip.
"QUIET!" Twilight exploded with everyone clamping up…except Pinkie
"And then I said, Oatmeal? Are you craz—" She finally cuts herself off when Twilight glared at her. "Oh."
"Huff usually I would agree with you other me, but I'm still mad for you acting so mean towards Twilight" said Pinkie crossing her arms.
Sunset turned to Twilight.
"Hey even now I don't know where Pinkies mind took her during that arguing" said the princess.
It took a while but even she understood that when it comes to Pinkie pie…better not question in what she thinks or try explain how her mind works.
"Girls, there's no use in arguing" Twilight said simply done with the arguing.
"But, Twili—" Rarity tried to argue but Twilight threw out a foreleg to back her off.
"This is my decision, and I'm gonna make it on my own. And I certainly can't think straight with all this noise!" said the purple unicorn before her still-empty gut voiced its own dissatisfaction. "Not to mention hunger." She added before addressing everyone "Now go on! Shoo!"
"Good way to take charge" said Rarity "honestly I can't believe Pony-me would act like this" she added not liking something with her voice and looks acting so…rude.
"I kinda get pony-mes argument but still…" Applejack added also feeling a bit uncomfortable.
"Agree" said Fluttershy not liking how her pony counterpart was making Twilight feel.
"Same" said Pinkie pie frowning at the mean attitude Pony-her was having
Rainbow crossed her arms and grunted something on the lines of…I still think she has a chance.
The others disperse with much reluctant grumbling making Twilight feel a bit bad.
"And don't worry! I'll figure this out!" the unicorn called after them…before saying softly to herself "Somehow."
The vid changed to a thatched-roof building with several giant, flat-topped mushroom tables out front, signs at the door and walk showing clover blossoms. The tables had piles of hay for seats. The presence of a very properly-dressed, off-white earth pony stallion at one table marked this establishment as a café or restaurant.
The pony had a navy-blue mane and tail, white dinner-jacket lapels and shirt front, red bow tie, pencil-thin mustache, white spats.
On a table, Twilight and Spike are seated; he reading a menu while she slumped over the tabletop.
"Ah, Spike…" Twilight called "…what am I gonna do?" she began levitating a flower from a vase on the table "All five of my best friends have really good reasons to go to the Gala." She began pulling one petal at a time from the flower as she named them "Applejack…or Rainbow Dash…Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy, Rarity…oh, who should go with me?" she was interrupted by yet another grumble from down south; her face fell, and she sticks out her tongue to round up the petals and eat them.
"Hehehe"
Twilight turned to Flash as he couldn't help a snicker to come out.
"Sorry, I know you are having some issues thee but" he scratched his neck "you simply looked…a bit silly…and cute"
His words made Twilight blush again as she looked away with a small smile
A male, French-accented voice caught her by surprise.
"Have you made your decision?" the speaker is the waiter, Horte Cuisine.
"I CAN'T DECIDE!" Twilight erupted with the other diners staring at her.)
"Twilight, he just wants to take your order" Spike called pointing to menu.
"Oh" the unicorn exclaimed sheepishly "I would love a daffodil and daisy sandwich"
"Daffodil and daisy sandwich?" asked Flash.
"They are sweet and quite filling" answered Twilight.
"Hehehe well I suppose someone would give you roses will count as a nice gift and a snack" Drummer Stix called.
Both Twilight and Sunset look at him weird.
"Why would I eat roses?" asked the purple haired girl confused "it is a thing of this world?"
"Yes Stix…it is a thing of this world?" Sunset asked too with a warning tone as she narrowed his eyes at him.
The drummer looked nervous noticing he might have put his foot on his mouth.
Horte looked at Spike
"Do you have any rubies?" the dragon asked getting a funny look from Horte "No?" he tossed the menu over shoulder "Okay. I'll have the hay fries—extra crispy." The stallion then leaves them.)
"What do you think, Spike?" Twilight asked
"I mean I like grass just fine but would it hurt anybody to offer some gemstones?", said the baby dragon.
"Hold on just a minute here!" interrupted Rarity abruptly. "Is this for real? Dragons DO really eat gemstones as food?!"
"Yes, they do?", said Twilight a little nervous.
Rarity fainted right after hearing that.
"Am I right if I suppose gemstones are more valuable here than in Equestria, just like gold?" asked the Princess.
"YES, THEY ARE!" several students exclaimed at the same time.
"Well, I think that's better than the alternative" interrupted Micro Chips.
"What alternative?" said Fido.
"I can't say anything about dragon's biology" started Micro Chips "but if I had to guess, I would say the dragons would be carnivores, predators if you prefer. So, in order to feed, they would surely would have to hunt a eat a lot of creatures in order to feed. Including ponies themselves".
A big chill ran through the crowd after hearing that, especially Twilight, who had never thought about that fact of the dragons.
"If they can sustain on gemstones instead of meat, I wouldn't complain about it" concluded Micro Chips.
Essentially everyone agreed with Micro Chips there.
"Still, this explains what Twilight meant about dragons and hoards" said Bon Bon "they collect treasures to eat"
"Exactly" said Twilight "A dragon collect a hoard to have something to eat, especially if its close to its magical hibernation"
"Hibernation?" Fluttershy asked.
"Adult dragons can sleep for hundreds if not thousand years" explained the princess "so they collect a big horde to have something to eat at waking up"
"Oh, like squirrels collecting nuts for winter" said Sandal Woods.
"Hahaha exactly" Twilight giggled at the idea of a squirrel-dragon…or Spike on a squirrel costume "only grumpier. Fire breathing…and instead of nuts it would be piles of gold and gems"
The diamond dogs (and others) perked at the idea of piles of treasures; wondering if they also should try a visit beyond that statue.
"I mean, about the Gala and the ticket and who I should take!" Twilight yelled.
"Oh. You're still on that? Spike said not really giving it importance making Twilight lean angrily over the table, knocking the vase away.
"Spike, listen!" the unicorn called settling back down "How do I choose? And when I do choose, will the other four be mad at me?" she called in worry.
"You shouldn't care about what they think" scoffed Diamond Tiara "those are you tickets so if they don't like what you do with them then though luck"
Crude but many students thought the same.
"I mean, I could give up my ticket and give away two"
As she talked, one, a single ticket pops into view, then disappears and is replaced by two.
"But that would still leave three disappointed ponies"
These winke out in turn, and the faces of Pinkie, Rainbow, and Rarity appear from left to right. The first two are merely sad, while the third is crying her eyes out.
"What if I…"
She gets interrupted by her sandwich being set before her.
"You know?" interrupted Sweetie Bell. "I think Twilight could just ask Princess Celestia to give her enough tickets for the 6 of them".
"Yeah" said Scootaloo. "I mean, Twilight is the top student of Princess Celestia and the six of them just saved Equestria from a crazy evil mare wanting to turn Equestria into eternal night!".
Scootaloo gasped what she just said, as Vice-Principal Luna was looking at her.
"Oops! He, he..." said Scootaloo very nervously. "No offense, Vice-Principal Luna".
"None taken" said Luna with crossed arms. However, her face showed she was clearly offended.
"The point is... After saving everyone in Equestria, being invited to the most important party in the land is the least they can do for the heroines who did it" completed Apple Bloom.
Many students in the crown started to murmur in agreement.
"They do have a point, you know?" agreed Sunset Shimmer "I mean...I'm not the best example but, being Celestias personal student do give you plenty of bonuses for things like this"
Twilight gave a nervous laugh.
"Yeah..but…well…" Twilight blushed "I...to be honest didn't thought about that.." she said "and well.. I never actually tried to…take advantage of my position like that"
Sunset looked at her in surprise.
"How so?" she asked curious.
Twilight took a deep breath.
"Well, I've always believed that as a student, I should be judged by my own merits and hard work, not by the title or the connections I have. I don't want to be seen as someone who only gets special treatment because I know someone important. That's not who I am, and it's not how I want to be perceived by my peers or by Equestria as a whole. Plus, asking for extra tickets just seems... unbecoming of a scholar like me."
The room fell silent for a moment, the weight of Twilight's words hanging in the air.
Sunset's expression grew introspective as she thought back to her own days as Celestia's pupil. She had been so eager to prove herself, so hungry for power and recognition, that she had often flaunted her title to gain favor and manipulate others. It was a stark contrast to Twilight's humility and integrity, and it made her feel a pang of guilt.
Principal Celestia nodded in understanding and some pride at Twilights way of thinking, a small smile appearing on her lips.
"I can tell your humility is one of the many reasons why you are a good princess, Twilight." She said "But sometimes, it is okay to accept the perks that come with your achievements. After all, they are a recognition of your hard work and valor."
"And although six tickets to such event do could be a bit too much" said Vice-principal Luna "Asking if never a bad idea, worst case scenario here, you would still need to choose who to take"
"And none of that giving away your ticket darling" said Rarity "They maybe never went to the gala before but neither you and you deserved it more in my opinion"
Many of the fashionistas and "high status" girls in the public nodded in agreement on that.
"And they should respect your decision on that" added Flash Sentry.
"Plus, it seems you do have an idea of who to take" said Derpy pointing at the screen with the imagen of the pony faces.
"Hey she is right" said Drama letter "the faces of Pony Applejack and Fluttershy are not there"
"Well, it seems you were right" Silver Spoon told Diamond tiara "those two do seems to have the better reasons to go"
Diamond Tiara smirked.
"See? I knew it! and I bet the princess knew those threes reasons were not that important nor possible anyways, hence why she didn't give them the tickets in the first place."
"Hey!" Scootaloo called "I still think Pony Rainbow has a chance!"
Twilight looked at the screen as she hummed, she didn't remember if she had anyone in mind in specific when she was trying to choose…but seeing it from this side she couldn't help but wonder if deep down she suspected that:
A) Blueblood wasn't the prince Rarity thought he was.
B) Pinkies idea of what a gala was, was WAY OFF.
C) Rainbows plan was at least a serious violation of security codes that do could land her in troubles.
The room was in a buzz as the students whispered among themselves, trying to figure out which of the absent ponies had the better claim to the tickets.
"I mean..Applejacks plan do could work with some luck" Rose heart said.
"NEIN!" called Photo Finish "A gala is no place to sell food! Shy Pegasus would be better! Plenty of opportunity to magical pictures!"
"And she only wants to see the garden" said Sandal woods "If it's the first time of any of the girls in this…high society place that seems the least place where something could go wrong"
"But lose a chance to get all that money?" Heath burns called "no way man!"
"Money or not I don't think it would look good on Twilight if a friend of her start selling food in the middle of such event" Sophisticate interjected with a frown "it's supposed to be a cultural experience, not a street fair."
The crowd murmured again, some agreeing with the elegant girl while others nodded in support of Heath's entrepreneurial spirit.
"Ah, your food" Horte announced setting the sandwich down while Spike already was eating his food.
"Oh, thank you. This looks so good" Twilight said in relief tone as the stallion left "I'm sure everything will be much clearer once I eat"
She levitated the sandwich toward her mouth, but a small stampede past the table got her attention first.
"Um, madame?" Horte called as he let the ponies inside the restaurant "Are you going to eat your food in the rain?" he asked confused.
Confusion Twilight shared.
"It's not raining" she said looking up…
RUMBLE!
And noticed her table now was under in a spot of tranquil clear sky at the heart of an thunderstorm.
"What's going on?" Twilight wondered looking up
"If I have to guest" said Applejack "I would say certain blue Pegasus is the cause" she added sending Rainbow Dash a suspicious glance.
"What me? I mean her? Pfff yeah sure, that could be any pegasis fault" RD called back.
No one (Except Scootaloo) seems to believe her.
"I…I still can't get my head of how natural laws work there" Miss Cheerilee said rubbing her forehead at what she was seeing "I mean…how that hole would work? You can't make one on the clouds and keep it like that!"
"Well, I'm not totally sure how it works here, but in Equestria we do have weather pegasi who manage the clouds and weather patterns" Twilight offered, her curiosity piqued "maybe could get some info for you and we can compare notes of how different the laws are in our respective worlds?"
Miss Cheerilee nodded, her eyes lighting up with academic interest.
"That would be fascinating, princess Twilight!" she exclaimed. "I'd love to hear more about how the weather is made controlled in Equestria. It could be a wonderful science lesson for the students!"
Some students groaned.
"Oh great more homework" Snips complained.
"On a magical totally different world you numb skulls!" called Diamond Tiara.
"But still homework!"
Ignoring the complains, other teaches couldn't help but wonder if they could use this opportunity to not only learn about Equestria, but use that info to help on their classes.
Up on the clouds, Rainbow cheerfully poked her head through a hole in them.
"Hi there, best friend forever I've ever ever had! Enjoying the sunny weather?" the Pegasus greeted.
"Not a word" Rainbow Dash pouted crossing her arms at the winning/teasing look she was getting from everyone.
"Rainbow Dash, what are you doing?" Twilight asked suspiciously.
"What do you mean? I just saw the smartest, most generous pony about to get rained on" Rainbow said innocently while Twilight looked at her not impressed by her obvious attempt "so I thought I'd kick a hole in the clouds to keep her dry so she could dine in peace. That's all."
"Aha" said Applejack crossing her arms
"I said not a word!" Rainbow exclaimed.
"Rainbow, you're not trying to get EXTRA consideration for the EXTRA ticket by doing me EXTRA-special favors are you?" Twilight asked although her tone said she was sure that THAT was what the Pegasus was doing.
Rainbow, her head illuminated by the sun behind her as if she were wearing a halo, tried to act innocently.
"Me? No, no, no, of course not" she exclaimed…with Twilight obviously not believing her.
And neither the students.
"Ugg this is so pathetic" Trixie declared.
"Its more than obvious what she is doing" Silver Spoon called too. "Did she think she can trick anyone?"
"Not unless you are so braindead like Snips and Snails and even Im not sure they would fall for it" said Diamond Tiara.
"Hey!" the called boys exclaimed.
"Although she is right" said Snails much to the surprise of everyone around. "Rainbow is quite transparent with her intentions here."
"She really needs some acting classes" Golden hazel declared.
"I don't think that would help" said Watermelody with a deadpan expression "she is too loud and hotheaded to try acting"
With a roll of her eyes. Rainbow's cheeks flushed a shade of pink, but she kept her cool.
"Uh-huh."
"Seriously, I'd do it for anypony." Declared the Pegasus.
Some customers bolted by for cover from the downpour.
Rainbow swallowed hard and manages a nervous little laugh at having been caught out..
"Uh…" Yeap the Pegasus was caught
"Just…give it a rest already" said Applejack rubbing her eyes.
"Yeah, this is not even funny" called Trixie again "it's sad and pathetic"
Rainbow looked ready to throw hands but a cough of Vice-principal Luna stopped her making her sit back down and pout.
"Rainbow, I am not comfortable accepting unwanted favors" Twilight said firmly "So I'd appreciate it if you'd close up that rain cloud right now"
"Ugg, Fine", said Rainbow Dash groaned as she closed-up the rain cloud as if a zip it was.
Again, Miss Cheerilee felt her eyebrow twitch at the ridiculous action.
"That's better!" said Twilight as she made her sandwich to levitate again to her mouth.
"I wouldn't say that if I were you, Twilight" interrupted Rainbow Dash noticing something "You are going to regret it!"
Just as she was about to give a bite to her sandwich, a sudden shower of rain fell over her and her sandwich, soaking her completely and ruining both her sandwich and her mane.
Twilight growled of fury after realizing she should have shut her mouth.
In front of her, Spike had to cover his mouth with his claws in order to avoid to burst out of laughs for Twilight's mistake.
All the students, even Principal Celestia herself, had to cover their mouths too in order to stop themselves from laughing out loud. Some of them even sheared some tears.
"Hehehe sorry Twilight but it seems your mood is not the only thing...washed by the rain hahahahaha" Pinkie joked.
That unleashed the others who also couldn't help but laugh.
"Oh, ha-ha go ahead get it out your system" said the princess with an amuse tone shaking her head.
She should have known what was going to happen but at that moment she only wanted some peace to eat and think.
She also will blame her hunger for not thinking straight.
The laugh continued for a couple more minutes before resuming the video.
Rarity then arrived on the scene. The white unicorn has donned a saddle with an ornate umbrella attached to keep herself dry.
"Twilight! It's raining." She called in shock.
"Thanks for stating the obvious Rarity" snicker Rainbow
But the fashionista was busy eying and sketching the Umbrella her counterpart had.
"Oh my! That's certainly exquisite!" Rarity exclaimed "the color, the attached jewels…"
"I..Find it a bit weird it's on a saddle" said Applejack raising an eyebrow at the piece of clothing.
"How so? Seems a good way to ride and not get wet" said Apple bloom.
Twilight (who was eating popcorn) and Sunset (who was drinking her cider) choked at the words of the young Apple.
Students turned at them in confusion as Flash and Pinkie rubbed their backs with some worry.
Blushing both girls simply told them to continue.
"No. Really?" the purple unicorn called back with a deadpan tone.
"Come with me before you catch a cold!" Rarity called yanking her away.
"Cough cough…well that certainly was a bust" said Sunset "But if that is a taste of what will happen, I think we are about to see some chaos"
"What you mean darling?" asked Rarity.
"If Rainbow tried to act all that extra-considered, then is a safe bet the others will try too to get the ticket" answered the red head.
Rarity was about to say something but Applejack beat her.
"Umm do could see other Rarity trying that" said the country girl.
"Excuse me?!" called the fashionista "and why you would think that?"
AJ scratched he head.
"Ehh no offence sugarcube, but she kinda reminds me of you during our first meeting, and you had a flair for the dramatic, if you remember?" Applejack said with a teasing smirk, her eyes gleaming with mischief.
Rarity's expression shifted from one of indignation to one of contemplation before she replied.
"Well, I suppose I do enjoy making an entrance, but I would never do anything to purposely annoy my dear friends."
"Not now but feel she will ty something to get the ticket" said Applejack.
"Huff, as a lady I don't appreciate that kind of assumption Applejack!" Rarity exclaimed with a playful yet slightly offended tone. "And what about what pony-Applejack would try um?"
Applejack chuckled and shrugged.
"Well, knowing he, I can see you trying to charm everyone with your sweet talk and apple pies!" said Sunset with a laugh, dodging a mock glare from Applejack.
"I just hope Pony-me doesn't do anything to bother Twilight" said Fluttershy nervous of what could happen.
"Me neither" said Pinkie Pie. She gets the other her wanted to go to a party, but she didn't want end up acting all meanie to anyone, especially not Twilight.
Twilight flinched hopping they don't judge themselves (ot other-selves) to harsh for what was to come.