Everypony waited outside as I got ready. I opened the door. My friends stared at me jaw dropped. My hair was curled, and my dress glowed in the moonlight. My dress was a light yell ow and had a green bow on it.
I opened my eyes. I blushed, feeling overdressed.
My friends walked up to me. "If only your parents could see you." Rarity uttered.
I tried not to cry. It had been a few years now since they died. My friends gave me a group hug. I was happy I didn't cry. I don't like crying in front of people. Also I didn't want to ruin my makeup.
"Do we have everything?" Twilight asked.
"I believe so." I said.
The carriage arrived. We walked into the carriage. We rode off into the night.
We walked into the ballroom. I walked to the stage with Fluttershy. We went ahead and got our stuff ready.
We tested the mics, making sure they were working properly. We helped finish put up the decorations and set up other things. People started arriving to the Gala.
Twilight and Princess Celestia greeted the ponies, while Rainbow Dash was walking with The Wonderbolts, Fluttershy hanging around the animals to help her stay calm before performing, and Applejack setting up her booth. I had no idea where Pinkie Pie was.
I noticed a young stallion that looked around my age walking in. He wore a tux and his coat was dark blue. His hair was parted, and had dragon ears. His green eyes reminded me of emeralds.
He greeted Twilight and Princess Celestia. His eyes glimmered in the light.
I stared at him for a moment.
Pinkie Pie sneaked behind me.
"Hiya, Script!" she squealed.
I jumped, coming back to reality. "Pinkie Pie, how many times do I have to tell you, don't do that!" I yelled.
"But I'm so good at it!" she beamed. "Anyway, I came to find you cuz Twilight told me to go ahead and get Fluttershy to get ready for your song."
I didn't notice that the stallion I was watching had moved and was right behind me. I walked right in front of him. He grabbed my hoof before I landed on the ground.
I opened my eyes staring into his. I blushed.
"Be careful, wouldn't want a pretty mare like you to ruin her dress." he said.
He helped me up. I slipped again, him catching me before I would make impact with the floor. I blushed more.
"You okay?" he asked.
I only managed to nod my head and mumble, "Uh-huh..."
He let go of my hoof then walked away.
I felt like I knew him in some way...
I shook the thought out of my head and walked out to the garden to go get Fluttershy.
Fluttershy was singing to the animals. I stopped and stood silently, listening.
When she finished the last note, I walked up to her.
"Hey Fluttershy."
I startled her, causing her to squeak and startle the animals.
I turned to a bush. I peeked through it finding a bunny.
"Sorry, little fella. Didn't mean to scare you." I whispered to the bunny. Fluttershy has been teaching me to speak to animals. "I didn't mean to startle you, Fluttershy."
"It's fine, Script." Fluttershy said.
"Anyway, it's time for us to do our song."
Fluttershy's mane fell in front of her face a little.
"What's wrong?" I frowned.
"Nothing, just performance jitters. I'll be fine."
I don't know why, but when she said that, it made me realize what I was about to do. I thought of myself standing in front of everypony. What if I mess up? Will they still accept me? What if what Pinkie Pie said was right...
"You coming, Script?" Fluttershy asked, bringing me out of my thoughts.
I walked with her.
What have I got myself into...?
I stood backstage with The Ponytones. I couldn't stop panicking. My hooves shook.
I heard Twilight announce us.
"Mares and gentlecolts, I hope you are all enjoying your night." she said. "But now, we have a special night planned for you. We have the Ponytones performing with us tonight."
Everypony let out cheers and applause.
"We also have a Wonderbolts air show for you tonight."
Ponies let out more cheers.
"Now introducing, The Ponytones!"
We walked onto the stage. I shook as I walked up every step onto the stage.
I stood in front of everypony. I saw the stallion I ran into. He smiled at me. I suddenly stopped shaking.
I then shut my eyes and took a deep breath.
You can do this...
Fluttershy hummed the first note.
Everypony cheered for me. I opened my eyes. I looked at the stallion. He was the loudest pony cheering for me. I couldn't help but have a big grin on my face.
My friends cheered for me.
I walked off the stage, finding the stallion. He smiled at me.
I stood there for a moment. It was silent for what felt like forever.
Finally, he spoke.
"Can we get to know each other?" he asked.
I smiled and nodded my head. I blushed as he took my hoof. We walked out into the gardens.