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// A Warm Pink: 3 
// Story: Prisoners of Equestria: 
// by Ponyess 
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	The door slammed open with the merry jingle of a door shim.  That much had been expected.

Inside, there is a single pink pony, tending the counter.  Cakes and cookies lining the small store.

Ofhorse, there is the small room, where one could sit and enjoy the pastries, while enjoying a chat.

I could see a whole section of Cup Cakes.  The next was lined with Muffins.  Just as my eyes hit the line, I could see Dinkies eyes light up.  Something told me she enjoyed them, when ever she had the chance.  I guess I had enjoyed a few in my day, even if I couldn't recall most of the times, just as I can't for my life recall which one I had preferred.  Not even if my life had depended on it.
“Hi, Pinkie!” Dinkie exclaimed, the moment their eyes met.

“Hi, Dinkie!” Pinkie replied.

“I brought a new friend with me today, Pinkie.  I wanted for the two of you to meet.  If for nothing but the reason, I know how you love to meet everyone.  A new pony should come your way?” Dinkie chimed.

“Who's your new friend? Pinkie responded, with a thrilled tone of her voice, as the statement sank in.

“Hi, Pinkie.  I'm Hoof Shine!  I moved over her with my parents, after Hearths Warming Eve!” I responded.

“Hi, Hoof Shine, nice to meet you!” Pinkie exploded, and a bright smile all over her face.

“You're the pony who helped stop both Nightmare and Discord?” I uttered.

It's just somewhat strange to find a hero like Pinkie Pie working in such a simple place, when she was such a famous historical figure, even in her youth.  You never saw heroes among common ponies, for all I knew.

“That would be me, even if I did not stop either of them all by myself, I had help from my friends, Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Apple Jack and Flutter Shy.  I couldn't have done it without them.  Not even with the Elements of Harmony!” Pinkie pie pointed out.

“I'm still impressed to see a hero before me!” I told her.

“I guess I shouldn't complain.  I work here, because of my Element; Laughter.  Here I can get to know everypony.  From here, I plan all the parties.  I spread joy to all and everypony!” she just responded.

“Parties, for everyone?” I asked.

“In this case, the next party would be the welcoming party for you, and your family, since you just arrived!” Pinkie informed me.

“That sounds like fun!” Dinkie and I responded in chorus.

Then again, how about the two of you pick a muffin, I feel in the mood to spread the joy.  I know you'll enjoy yours, Dinkie!” Pinkie stated.

I took the time, going over all the muffins waiting for somepony to enjoy it.  There were so many, too many by my perspective, but I kept it to myself.  In the end, I picked a blueberry.  Dinkie had already picked hers, and pinkie had placed it on a small plate for her.

We both left her to go back to her work, and planning for the party.  There is a nice table by the window.  That's where we landed.