Of Parties and Laughter

by Steel Resolve

The power of D'awww

It was a fairly pleasant day in Canterlot. Of course, in Canterlot any day is pleasant so long as it does not involve a rampant chaos god, or a horde of changelings attacking.

So, it was with some surprise that the citizens regarded the giant yellow pegasus smashing her way through town. The robot leg smashed through the bank of Canterlot, which finally seemed to end the path of destruction.

From above, a booming yet soothing voice called down. "Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry about that. Um... could somepony please gather all of the money for me?"

The bank employees stared up through the hole in the ceiling. Any inclination to panic was quelled by the soothing voice which assured them that the giant in question was in fact very sorry.

"Yes, of course! Please, don't be upset. We certainly hope our building didn't hurt your hoof." The bank president called up cheerfully.

"Oh, I'm fine, thank you." Flutterbot said softly, which meant only half the citizens of the city could hear her.

In due time Flutterbot lumbered away from the scene, her storage compartment full of funds graciously given to her by the citizens of Canterlot. Before she could take wing, a purple Alicorn flew in front of her.

Twilight regarded Flutterbot coolly. This is the last time, next time I'm just going to put her in the dungeon. For a whole week! "Pinkie Pie! What have I told you about weaponizing Fluttershy's cuteness?"

A panel opened, and Pinkie smiled warmly at her friend, then frowned slightly when Twilight did not smile back. "Awwww, but it's fun!"

"You take that money back this instant! And you apologize to the ponies whose buildings you smashed!" Twilight demanded.

"You're no fun anymore! I go to all this trouble to make a giant robot and all you wanna do is rain on my parade." Pinkie pouted at her purple princess paramour piteously.

The robot rumbled out Fluttershy's synthesized voice. "Um... could you two please stop fighting?"

Princess Sparkle looked down in surprise. "You took her brain again?"

"Um... well no. Pinkie asked me if she could borrow it. I told her to take care of it and return it when she was done with it."

Pinkie smiled triumphantly. "That's right, you said not to take it without asking again, so I asked her!"

"Did you at least remember to put her body on life support with a battery backup this time?"

Pinkie nodded vigorously. "She's in the lab in a tube full of suspension fluid. She's fine."

Twilight groaned, facehoofing. "Just... clean up this mess, dismantle the robot, and put Shy's brain back."

Pinkie saluted. "Okie dokie lokie!"

The Flutterbot began clearing the wreckage, apologizing profusely to the townsfolk below, who uniformly assured her it was quite all right.

Twilight nodded, satisfied. She began flying back to the castle to finish her tea. She stopped suddenly. "And return the money!"

"Awwww!"

Author's Note:

You can blame Starfall for this.

Comments

[Starfall]

I regret nothing.

[Xuncu]

Dr Adorable got a sidekick, I see.

[Ariamaki]

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Wait until later and see if you keep that tone, mister.

[Starfall]

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Totally worth it!
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[Jet Cannon]

Lolwut.

[shutaro]

And I half expected Discord to fly up to Twilight and call her a party pooper. Or to commend Pinkie on a job well done. Or both.

[Draco Dei]

The only thing I find unrealistic about this is the idea that Pinkie cares about money.

[Bookish Delight]

(Currently shaving my Read Later list of smaller stories)

...hmm. It appears this is officially my first exposure to your writing. I am so, so sorry.

That said, I had a blast. I got all the references but at the end of this I wanted to drive my head into the desk repeatedly. That's how I know this was done correctly.

This is actually my favorite kind of Pinkie -- the one where the laws of the universe are reduced to merely "good advice." Guidelines, if you will. Thus temporarily destroying my mental functions. It's like drinking but way cheaper!

Good stuff. Can't wait to dig into your more traditional works. If something crazy is this fun, I can only imagine how a story meant to make actual sense should fare!

[Steel Resolve]

3063037 Well, I suppose if you can read the shorts I wrote without an editor back before I had much of a clue of how to properly write and are still willing to talk to me, that's a good sign. I simply adore Pinkie as a character, she takes some mental preparation, but she's just so much fun.

[Bookish Delight]

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Heh heh. Well, you're talking to someone who's gotten this far on two character editors and zero grammar editors. Think we'll be fine, really. Also I have massive respect for anyone who can write this kind of Pinkie, since I have tons of trouble doing so even with help.

I've got your longer stories on my list too, so you'll see me again! All the best!

[ShadowLDrago]

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Knowing him, probably both.

[Yunic]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaat!!?
What! What!
Seriously!
Very strange but very fun
Good job!!

[My Sister Tia]

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I agree!

[My Sister Tia]

Here’s your 99th like!