The most important Gala guests began coming to main hall. The princesses have several ponies helpers with the aim that this occasion is memorable. They opened boxes with antique furniture, polishing the fine dishes and hung pictures about Equestria History. Music is a vital point, Celestia got the best musician all Equestria, Canterlot Band, headed by Octavia while she is honing her cello, Beaty Brass tunes her sousaphone, Harpo checks his harp and Frederic made up the piano and the violin was cleaned.
From Saddle Arabia The Ataamble horses arrived with instruments ever seen by some citizens of Ponyville, such as the lutes, bendirs and mandol in”hand.
On the other hand, the Griffin Kingdom sent a very famous singer: Dante Muzzle, Whose melodious voice wakes at dawn to all faucets of the Kingdom, which is a very important feature in them: the vitality and compliance.
On the table there was a huge buffet of all sorts of (obviously vegetarian one) food: grains, sweets, cakes, spaghetti, apple desserts from Sweet Apple Acres, Saddle Arabian food, which main diet is based on salads and water, whose care has been paramount by a shortage of the liquid in the desert.
Known for his strong stomach, dragons brought food”based beverages and precious stones based on mixture of lava and magma, doing an imitation of punch and cider for the ponies and other species.
The garden also was decorated of an impressive form, which fauna and flora impresses all the guests, birds, marsupials, squirrels, rabbits, ducks, geese, swans, butterflies of all the colors were parading the lake surrounded with a very diverse flora: roses, carnations, gardenias, poppies, carnations, lilies, etc.
Twilight was at the entrance of the castle, looking forward to any of her friends arrived. She did not have to wait as much as it was supposed. Rainbow Dash was the first pony to arrive, with her boyfriend Soarin, a member of the Wonderbolts.
“Good night Rainbow, Soarin.“ I am glad that they have come without mishaps to the Gala.”Said Twilight with happiness, but at the same time impatient by talk with Applejack.
“Good night Twilight I’m happ…“ Soarin interrumpted the Rainbow salute.
“Rainbow, you know that it is important to greet the princesses making a bow. Don't be disrespectful!” Exclaim Soarin while he did the royal bow.
“Well, that’s interesting to hear of disrespect while you were eating pie with full mouth five minutes ago.“ Soarin blushed and did not talk about it.
“Hahaha, No problem, you can follow with confidence and to enjoy the food and music.” Twilight said that and after Soarin and Rainbow entered to the castle.
Rainbow Dash Rainbow Dash was completing her tests for promotion to Captain of The Wonderbolts, by the fact that Spitfire became pregnant and resigned to group to spend more time with his family and his newly born daughter. If all goes according to plans of Rainbow, in a month will be the new captain of the wonderbolts and make your first presentation in the Hearth's Warming Eve at Canterlot.
While Twilight was still waiting for their friends the princesses, Luna, Cadance and Celestia have left their rooms to a secret room to discuss the main issue of the Grand Galloping Gala. All of them wore beautiful dresses according to your personality and the occasion. After all, Luna could not find a dress that does not seem horrible and Cadance hairstyle according to its real, according to the standards of the Empire of glass.
Celestia wanted talk with Twilight, still as well with a look of concern and reflection. MeanwhileTwilight was furious with the princess, Twilight obviously knows that she cannot leave with that problem to which was hers mentor and gave her the opportunity to teach and learn spells and the arrive to Ponyville, where Twilight met her friends.
After several minutes, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy arrived, none of the two led companion, probably because of the timidity of the yellow pegasus, but Pinkie pie is very sociable and Twilight wouldn't think that nobody pushed accompany to the pink pony to the gala. Twilight couldn’t avoid the curiosity and asked her:
“Good night Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy. I am happy that they have come to the Grand Gala without any kind of inconvenience.”
“Thanks Twilight. I am happy to see you. Are you happy to see me?”
“ I want eat candies, dance and listen music. Isn't it exciting? Fluttershy, I bet you are as excited as I am, I propose that in the Ballroom...” Fluttershy puts her right hoof on Pinkie mouth, interrupting her enthusiasm.
“Calm down Pinkie. We have all night to enjoy the gala and the company of our friends. Isn't it true Twilight?" Said Fluttershy
“Sorry girls, but for reasons of royalty within the gala the most of the time I can't be with you, and then look for some time to be with you."
“Neglected Twilight, we know that now as princess you must be busier, but thank you for your interest in being with us,“ said Fluttershy.
“Yeah Twilight! We always know you achieve we are happy in any occasion, nevertheless I hope always to be happy in these ones,” Pinkie celebrated with her characteristic hyperactivity.
“Before that her friends will continue to enter the castle, Twilight called Fluttershy. “Fluttershy Can I talk you a brief?”
“Sure Twilight what’s up?
“Fluttershy, I’m concerned about Applejack. Do you know if it will come to Gala?”
“Yes, She’ll Twilight. What worries me is that she is not going to enjoy all the activities at the Grand Gala. “What do you mean with that? Twilight asked.
“Applejack is going to be concerned about all the time about Granny Smith Health, while Apple Bloom is caring and she does need everything.”
“And will she be accompanied by Big Macintosh?" Asked Twilight
“Sorry Twilight, but She will come alone. Big Macintosh won’t either cause security reasons."
“Security reasons, Fluttershy? Twilight doubted for an instant.
“Big Macintosh has been warning in these last few weeks, especially barnyard animals have been restless and causing problems. The cows do not want to give milk, the sheep do not want to collaborate with their wool and even the pigs don't want to eat.” Explained Fluttershy
“Hadn’t Applejack or Big Macintosh tried to talk with cows about work out the differences?” Said Twilight
“Granny Smith Smith isn’t very friendly to talk to animals, and Big Macintosh shares this view, in the meantime Applejack and Apple Bloom they are willing to talk.”I hope Big Mac and Granny Smith change their minds, cause In fact I am against animals mayy not remain free and equal with ponies." Said deeply concerned Flutteshy.
“It’s strange that Big Macintosh assume this attitude so stubborn, even if it is a request by his grandmother, we should talk about with Applejack and solve the problem in Sweet Apple Acres.” Said Twilight
At the same moment that twilight said this, arrived Applejack with a stylish dress and a darker than the usual hat. From a distance, Twilight and Fluttershy could see face disappointment of Applejack and her concern.
“Applejack! Applejack! Over here!” Pinkie Pie greets to Applejack with enthusiasm, but she doesn’t pay attention. Twilight use teleport and gets in front of her.
“Applejack!! Why don’t you greet us? What happen with you!?”
“Howdy Twilight, Girls. I’m happy to see you in this event.” Obviously Applejack has her issues with Sweet Apple Acres and Granny Smith’s health.
“You’re beautiful with that frock, Applejack,” Said Fluttershy.
“Thanks for the compliment Fluttershy, but now I must talk with the Mayor, it’s important.”
“Hi Applejack, I'm very glad you've come to the gala. We will see the princesses eat buffet, listen to the bands of all Equestria and be with our friends all night.” Pinkie wait for participate in each activity at the gala while waiting at the castle entrance while the rest of guests do a lot of activities.
“Hi Pinkie, Fluttershy, Twilight. I’m happy with Gala invitation to this year. I've been busy with several issues in the last month and I do not step on the head about the details that should prepare for the Gala. At the last minute talk with rarity to help me make a dress for the occasion and do not leave a bad impression.”
Applejack shows some discomfort and urgency in front of her friends to talk with the mayor about her issues and her solutions before of Ponyville elections. Her behavior was polite and she doesn’t reflect the joyful character and dynamic that always characterized her personality.
“I would like be with each one of yours, but I have to wake up early in the morning for a review of the cultivation of the apple trees, especially It has lately appeared different pests on the farm and don't want this to affect the family Apple.”
She was so tight, that did not even want to take the time to eat a sandwich or at least to do a small conversation with its friends of the whole life Twilight somehow was thinking about how to speak with Applejack to clarify the situation known on the part of the Princess Celestia.
“What’s happen Applejack? Are you so busy to spend some time of charity with your friends? Have you something to hide us?” Asked Twilight with challenge.
Suddenly, Applejack began to insinuate about the attitude of Twilight. And also she knew very well that pressuring her friend to tell her wasn’t a great example about confidence, a trait very important about friendship, although she knew the importance of that information for Princess Celestia.
“Please Twilight, if you want I´m going to be with my friends’n and with you big part of night, you must understand that I must fulfill many commitments at morning. First I´ll accompany to Pinkie at dessert bar, therefore talk with Fluttershy, Rainbow and Soarin in the garden and after briefly talk with you and Rarity after.” Applejack tried continuing with her true intentions at the gala, without betraying her friends.
“Okay Applejack. Have fun with others and I would like to continue talking about later,” Twilight answered without pressing Applejack to speak.
“Thanks Twilight. I see you later. C´mon Pinkie teaches me about those desserts.”
“Wii!!! Applejack I would teach a lot of this bar. Do you like macaroons?
“Ahhhmm…” Applejack went to dessert bar with Pinkie.
Rainbow Dash asked to Twilight: “What happens to Applejack tonight?
“I was thinking the same thing." It expressed Fluttershy.
“Girls do not have to worry so much. You know very well that Applejack wants to be only with all of us and of insurance it will have a very little time to be with each of us. I hope Rarity should come just on time to be able to spend at some time with her and us too.” Twilight calm down a bit the occurrences of her friends by that time.
“Go you two and Soarin' and enjoy the gala music while I attend to the guests and I hope the arrival of rarity with Spike. I guess that they will come very elegant for the event.”
“Aww yeah Soarin!! Let us make a race to see who fly faster to the dance floor in the castle,” it said Rainbow.
“I don´t let win sweetheart,” excited it yelled Soarin.
“See’ ya Twilight!” They parted at full speed.
“Wait friends, Please don’t leave me behind,” it murmured Fluttershy. “Twilight please, find me when Rarity and Spike come.”
“It neglects, I will bear it in mind.”
After say this, Twilight goes to castle hall to wait to Rarity and Spike.
Twilight is looking out for them during half an hour. At that moment, sound the trumpets heralding the arrival to hall of the princesses Cadance, Luna and Celestia, Through the royal announcer.
“Mares and stallions. We are gathered here today to celebrate again, The Grand Galloping Gala.”
“This year, we are accompanied by our four princesses and by the representatives of our most important allies at the global level. At the same time also that we are also accompanied by the mayors of the largest Equestrian cities.”
“Receive a great welcome with the events, scenarios, the music and food offered by the princesses. Including a major announcement by the Princess Celestia about of the future organization that will have Equestria in accordance with the needs discussed between the Princess Celestia and the Equestria unhabitants.” Said the announcer. “Please guests make you comfortable and enjoy the night. Thank you very much.
After the announcement, the hundreds of guests began to applaud for the arrival of the princesses, in addition to whistles and harangues of celebration by the ponies more joyful, as the case of Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Soarin.
Each princess’ frock was made with the best fabrics of all Equestria and the color of each outfit highlighted with the leather of the skins of their Majesties. First, Luna could find a great dress, with dark blue and small dots on the side of the clothing like stars. The heels are black with a blue ribbon.
On the other hand, she arranged her hairstyle. Very similar to that used by Rarity for the celebration of the games; with some very beautiful loops that fell on his shoulders and adorned with different precious stones, such as sapphires and rubies. Celestia don´t have complication with her dress or hairstyle. She wears the same coiffure all time, and her dress is white with pink.
The same princesses showed a bit of discomfort with great noise, but they were happy with the applause, with the exception of Celestia, showing a hint of concern in his eyes. Twilight at the time began to notice that she hid something much larger and soon was going to announce.
After the presentation the princesses, except Twilight flied towards to the secret room again. Twilight became suspicious about Princesses actions, lead by Celestia.
Almost at the same time that Twilight was observing the Princess Celestia left the hall, in the entry of the castle Rarity was coming with Spike, completing the group of the friends of Twilight. She always likes to come with an elegant delay. The irony of the matter is Rarity always says that it is a discourtesy making a mare.
“Good Night Twilight. I mean…Princess Twilight. It is very comforting witness this occasion so wonderful with the sole objective of know about all the cultures of all Equestria and the world.”
“Haha, neglected rarity, the title of Princess is just a formalism compared to these occasions. We are friends, Twilight is fine,” it Said Twilight with humility.
“Of course Twilight, I know with security you have learned well the lessons that the Princess has taught us during these years and has implemented almost perfectly.”
“You have always been a support from you have arrived as a pony and insecure without reason for making friends. Your friends and I have helped you with your knowledge about friendship and at the same time, you have improved our lives.” It concluded Rarity her long intervention.
“Too cheesy for me Rarity, but I’m agreeing. All my life I have been your assistant and friend, you're even more as my sister. We are always with you.”
“Thanks Spike, your support makes me feel much better.” Twilight embrace Rarity and Spike with a lot of joy and forgetting about their concerns, even if only for a moment.
“I only hope that our friends are also enjoying and we have no drawback, as the first time that we were invited.” It said Rarity.
“No problem Rarity. The Princesses and the guards will have laid eyes on our friends, even on Spike and you, Rarity.”
“I don´t know what you are talking about Twilight, now if you excuse us Spike and I are going to see the Equestrian celebrities,” She said while Rarity sportscaster covering to Spike the claw and went running toward the garden where the celebrities are. Bye Twilight, We’ll later talk,” It said Rarity with its face grieved by the Twilight’s innuendo
“Ok Twilight, after I want talk with you too”, Spike was taken by Rarity without understanding very well her inconvenience.
In these years, Spike has expressed his feelings to rarity of all forms. With gifts, with invitations to eat and even trips to the beach and the mountains from different kingdoms. As in the case that visited Saddle Arabia. Rarity has caved to the samples of affection on the part of the small dragon.
However they have not been able to formalize the relationship given that Spike is busy as Twilight’s assistant and second, Rarity parents have questioned whether she spent enough time with a dragon. And even more so that the relationship has advanced in recent months.
Rarity’s sister, Sweetie Belle has grown in recent years, and understands the relationship of his sister and she understands that a relationship between a pony and a dragon is a very unusual circumstance and that many ponies and other species may not understand the best way.
Twilight knows that Spike has matured quite as dragon; although its size has grown, but is still lower than a regular pony, his maturity, his work and especially your attitude have changed in a positive way, being that rarity, a pony with considerable class and elegance can take it seriously.
Twilight believes that a dragon by more time you spend with the ponies, dragons have their instincts of wild creature, but ponies and this case, Twilight and Rarity has taken the best way.
Twilight was thinking about Spike and rarity a few minutes, when a cry is heard in the main hall of the castle.
Twilight flew with haste, when she observed to Rarity crying and Spike taking a verbal confrontation with somepony, but had too many creatures for check.
“Stop Spike!! Nopony want clashes at the Galloping Gala!!” Screamed Rarity with anxiety.
“This dragon is a threat and I understand the other monsters are too!! The ponies should not share with these squiggles and return to the old Grand Galloping Gala!! The Princess Celestia is guilty for this.”
Twilight can´t believe was listening. She flies over the crowd of ponies, and with surprise notes that Spike was discussing strongly with one of the most powerful ponies Equestria at political level: The Manehattan Mayor Caucus Rogue.
What Twilight doesn't know is that tonight, destined to be remembered as a union of all the creatures of the world, will become a disaster that handed over Equestrian boarders.