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The Party

Bass couldn't say anything. The three fillies had worked hard and he had to admit the two tone didn't look that bad. Point aside, he was still freaking out. How had he let himself be talked into this? On the outside Bass was holding it together fairly well, if he said so himself. "Bass?" he heard Sweetie Bell ask. He turned around slowly and found his eyes locking onto Scootaloo’s. He could see her mouth moving, but couldn’t hear anything. He was lost in those purple eyes. It was at that moment Bass realized he couldn't be mad at them for what had happened to his mane and tail. No, more specifically, he couldn't be mad at her. So what was a pony to do? He did the only thing he could think of at the time.

He walked away.

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When he got back to the hotel Bass was glad his parents were out. Throwing his saddlebags onto the bed, he trudged into the shower, turning it as hot as he could. The water felt good as it ran down his fur. Closing his eyes and spreading his wings, the young Pegasus reflected on what just happened. However the only thing he could think of was those eyes, those brilliant purple eyes. Bass sighed. Whether it was a sigh of content from the water running over him or a sigh of acceptance, we'll never know. Finally deciding he'd been in there long enough he got out. After drying himself off, Bass wiped the mirror clean and stared at his reflection. Yes he did look a bit like Vinyl Scratch with his mane two toned, but with his mane styled differently. He had to admit, it was growing on him. I wonder what mom and dad will think. Looking at the time, Bass realized how late it was, and dashed towards Sugarcube Corner.

<.@.>

Walking up to the bakery, Bass could hear the loud music and see the flashing lights. He couldn't help but chuckle, Pinkie Pie and her parties. Not wanting to be seen, he waited till a slightly large group of ponies walked in and snuck in with them. What he saw took his breath away. Banners had been hung all around the store, bearing the words HAPPY BIRTHDAY BASS! And as far as he could tell, most everypony from town was there. Before he could do anything else though, a bright spotlight was on him. "There he is!" Pinkie Pie. How she could do what she did, nopony would ever know. As his eyes adjusted to the light he could see the pink party pony on stage, and next to her, well, it could only be described as dream come true because next to her was none other than DJ PON-3. Vinyl Scratch in the flesh. And she was smiling at him! Bass could feel the blood rushing to his face as he blushed. "Let's get the birthday colt up here!" Pinkie yelled through her mic. Before he knew it Bass was up on stage between his idol and Pinkie Pie.

He was right, practically everypony was here. From his place on the stage, he could see his dad talking to Applejack, his mom next to Twilight Sparkle. Ditzy and Carrot Top were at the snack table. Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were hanging out on the dance floor. Even the Crusaders were there. He saw them smiling sheepishly when he looked their way, knowing it had probably been them who had tipped him off to the party pony. Bass felt himself jolted back to reality by a small nudge. Vinyl had her signature glasses pulled down just enough to where he could see her eyes, magenta, sparkling with mischief. Throwing a hoof around his shoulders she whispered in his ear, "Digging the mane and tale, bro." Pushing her glasses up, she gave him a quick peck on the cheek, making Bass blush even harder. "Alright everypony! Now we can get this party started!"

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His hooves hurt. That was the only way he could describe it. After everypony had sung him happy birthday, Bass had been passed from pony to pony. Some just chatting and wished him a happy birthday while others danced with him. He was currently resting at a table, nursing a cup of punch and laughing with the three crusaders about the earlier incident, i.e. his hair. Though the entire time he couldn't help but notice Applebloom and Sweetie Bell occasionally glance back and forth between him and the orange Pegasus. "Hey Sweetie Bell, let's go dance," the yellow earth pony dragged the white unicorn away, leaving him alone with Scootaloo.

"Everything okay?" He asked. Even in the dark corner, Bass could see her blushing.

"You think, maybe, we could talk outside?" She asked. He nodded, and followed her outside.

She led Bass to a small hill overlooking Ponyville. Even though they were a bit away, both ponies could still hear the music. When he looked back, he saw her looking at his wings. Craning his neck back, he could see they were partially spread. When Scootaloo saw him looking back at her she turned away, but not before he saw the blush deepen on her cheeks. "You can fly, can't you?" It struck him out of nowhere. Here was Scootaloo, the second most tomboyish filly he knew and now she was being timid. "Y-yeah I can," he replied. She looked back at him, meeting his eyes directly. Goddesses he could get lost in those eyes. "I wish I could fly..." She said quietly. Without thinking Bass scooted closer and wrap a hoof around her, pulling her closer. At first he felt her tense, but then relax.

"Bass?"

"Yeah?"

"Promise me that when you're up there in the sky, you won't forget about us stuck here on the ground."

"I promise."

After that, there really was no more need for words. She rested her head on his shoulder, and he rested his softly on hers. Wrapping a wing around her, he sat there and thought about what he had just promised. Both ponies sat there, watching the sun rise and enjoying each others company.

A/N: First off, sorry for getting this out late. It was originally supposed to be published last weekend, but due to a family emergency, everything got put on hold. Also, big shout out to ChillaxBrony for pre-reading and Halo003qd for going back and editing the previous chapters. As promised, some shenanigans were had, and next chapter, the much awaited school dance! Stay tuned and thanks for following!

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