As soon as he stepped out of the shuttle, the human's vision was flooded with bright colors. His crew had similar reactions. once his eyes adjusted, the human's mind double-backed again. These intelligent lifeforms. . . They were multicolored horses? No, they were ponies. It was like he accidentally FTL'ed into a holovision. The human's palm flew into his face. Once again, his crew had similar reactions.
"Similarity to human children's entertainment: 89.7%"
"We are waaasssting our time with thiiisss?"
"These creatures sure are. . . fascinating?"
The human spoke up quickly, "Show of hands, who wants to leave?"
Five hands and a bladed appendage shot up into the air. The human nodded and motioned the others to the shuttle. "Then let's get out of here!"
With disappointment in tow, the crew quickly returned to the shuttle and then the Kestrel. Maybe there will be something more exciting and useful at the next jump beacon.
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Confetti? Check. Cake? Check. Oven? Check. Confetti launcher? Check. And everything was set for the "Welcome to Equestria!" party for the aliens. Several ponies had already beaten her to the aliens, but that's okay. It's still going to be a great party.
Nearing the front, Pinkie Pie saw five paws and a bug leg up in the air. "Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Are you guys dancing? I love dancing!" Pinkie bolted towards the aliens, but they were already going back to their flying metal carriage. Oh no! That's not the right way to the party!
"Waaaiiiitttt!!! The paaarrrttttyyyyy is ooovvvveeeerrr heeeeeeerrreeee!" It was for naught. The ship had already left. Pinkie's mane deflated a little.