"...And he would've crashed if I hadn't used that impact cushion spell to give him a softer landing.", Starlight said with a smile. "I didn't see that happening today, but I can't say that I didn't enjoy meeting him. He told me he'd properly thank me tonight."
"That's great Starlight!", Twilight beamed. "I'm sure you two will have a great time. So what's the lucky stallion look like?"
"He's got a black mane and a dark blue coat with a thunder cloud and a thunder bolt as his cutie mark. He's also got a black beanie cap on his head."
"Huh. Sounds like you're describing my brother.", Ace said with a smile. He then got an idea. "I now know just what NOT to tell him when we get back home."
"Why's that?", Starlight asked.
"Because spoilers. At least, that's what I heard Pinkie say. Speaking of home, how much longer until the portal's fixed?"
"About another hour until the portal's up and running again. So until then, I guess you can all just chill at the castle. And I'M going to be preparing for my date." Ace let out a chuckle. "What?"
"I know Shadow like the back of my hand Starlight. I'll tell you EVERYTHING you need to know to have a good date. Shadow's a pretty laid-back guy, so don't try to plan anything too crazy. Just do something simple. Like ice cream after whatever he's got planned. Knowing him, he's probably planning on taking you to dinner. Probably pizza. Anyway, just be you and you should have a good date!"
"Thanks Ace! Got any other things I should know?"
"Just make sure you're his first kiss. If he's anything like my brother back home, he'll more than likely be single."
"Okay. Got it! Tonight's going to be awesome!"
"Hope she doesn't go overboard.", Spike said with a small smile. "Like when she tried to get the castle all set up...."
"Moving on...", Twilight began. "I wish you the best Starlight. Just focus on having a good time. You'll do great!" Starlight smiled, and then a roar was heard! "What in the world?" Twilight looked out the door to see a familiar group of dragons. "Oh no..."
"What? What is it?", Ace asked.
"Garble. A big dragon bully who's tried to squish Spike on more than one occasion. And it looks like he's pretty sore that Spike stopped him from becoming Dragon Lord."
"Then let's teach him a lesson he won't forget.", Burst said as he cracked his hooves. "Time to rock the dragon. And Ace?"
"Yeah?"
"Make sure to show off that new technique you learned. Let's go!"