”I promise free Muffins to all!” Pinkie Pie promised at the end of her speech; just after the coronation, performing her sacred ceremony for a promise.
Naturally, several Ponies were jubilant as they hear the decree pronounced; promising them something they had barely dared to dream of.
Other Ponies were less happy about the promise, knowing she could not give them as many Muffins as they were used to. Of course, Ditzy and Dinky Do were among the once questioning the luck of her promise. They had after all been her most faithful customers; mainly due to the Pastries she now promised to give away for free, to any and all who desired them.
Naturally, they were right; she could never keep up with the demands on Pastries, all by herself. Not in the space she had at her disposal at the time.
Just after her speech, they had all been directed to the great hall. As opposed to the Grand Galloping Gala, there was no fancy feeds to be seen. Yet, there were Muffins. Several tables covered with Muffins. Every type a Pony could dream up, and then some. Maybe, this was due to the dignitaries invited. Not all are Ponies. Zecora was but the first: but Horses, Donkeys, Mules, Cows, Griffons and even Diamond Dogs were present. Yet, there is but the one Dragon named Spike.
What kind of Muffins would they all like, most likely not Lemon Surprise. Just because Dinky and Ditzy Do love them? Each table carried a label, indicating the type of Muffins it carries.
To be precise, Spike had worked long and hard, grueling hours in order to assist Pinkie Pie as she personally baked these treats. Knowing how fast Spike could work his part, in the fashion only a Dragon could cook her Muffins. Adding something extra as spice to the baking.
Baking is fun, when you only need a few of your favourite Muffins; but if you intend to feed an entire army, or serve untold numbers of guests of the reception of a Royal Coronation; maybe the work will catch up with you. This is what Spike experienced, as he was exhaling his flame over the batch for the hundredth time, or something like that. He had lost count after an hour or so. Who’s to blame him? He is after all a baby Dragon. Besides, Pinkie Pie herself never bothered counting. She merely saw the treats carried out to the tables; waiting for delighted guests to chew them up, one by one.
Baking for the reception is one thing, it is merely a single occasion. As many as had been invited; they would only have their fill, for a single meal.
“Pinkie, how are you going to live up to this promise?” Twilight Sparkle, Princess of Friendship inquired in curious tones.
“Just like with any other promise, of course!” she responded.
Then she looked down at the floor in deep thought. She never considered an instant beyond the reception, apparently. Was this promise only good for the coronation?
“I can’t have Spike bake all the Muffins on his own. I need more Dragons. Then I need them to send off the Muffins to all the Ponies of Equestria!” she proposed.
“There is only one way to get the Dragons you need, but it would require for us to catch dozens of eggs. It’s a hazardous exploit, but it just may be crazy enough to work out for you. If Celestia is willing to give them the Dragon mail spell!” Rarity suggested, in a generous tone; giggling at the proposal.
“It is crazy and dangerous; but if we all are in on this, we could pull it off!” Twilight put forth, in a more enthusiastic spirit; still smiling at the preposterous in the adventure.
“At least, it isn’t Bucking season for another few weeks!” Applejack submitted.
“Are you suggesting that you are going to hatch an entire clutch of Dragon Eggs? Would this make me their big brother too?” Spike exclaimed excitedly, as he heard what was in the making.
“That would essentially be correct, Spike. I would have to hatch each and everyone of these Eggs for her. At least, now you wouldn’t be the only Dragon in Ponyville, Spike. Besides, this would save you from the work as a baker. I know you prefer to be my Librarian and Rarity’s Assistant!” Twilight added.
“Oh yeah, of course I love my new job as Librararian, it is a big promotion from the old job as your assistant. I am the Royal Librarian of Ponyville now, not a mere Assistant to the local Library of Ponyville. Besides, I do love my time by Rarity’s Boutique, just for the time with her, even if that is hard work on occasion!” Spike pointed out, making a silly face.
“Take a message, Spike!” Twilight Sparkle announced, cheerfully.
“Sure thing, Twilight!” Spike responded in kind, looking forwards to helping her friends out; even if it was in his best interest this time.
“Dear Princess Celestia.
I hereby announce that we are going to catch a large amount of Dragon Eggs in order to help Pinkie Pie full-fill a promise to deliver free Muffins to all within Equestrias Borders.
If there is anything you could do to assist us in this quest, we will all be eternally grateful. If you have a reason as to why we should not continue with this quest, please let us know, before we set out.
Yours truly, Princess Twilight Sparkle of Friendship, Ponyville!”
Twilight dictated as Spike wrote the message, then hastily sent it off as he had signed it.
“Done, done and done. There you go, one message sent to our Royal Princess of Canterlot!” Spike announced as the message evaporated in order to reappear before Celestia an instant later.
“Thank you, Spike. I know Pinkie Pie will appreciate the favour. Besides, Celestia has always trusted me!” Twilight responded.
Like always, the magic worked flawless and Princess Celestia did have Twilight’s message an instant after Spike had sent it.
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