While the four were heading towards Sugar Cube Corner, Luna noticed that a group of Pegasus's were placing clouds across the clear sky.
Scootaloo noticed her wonderment and said, "There's a scheduled storm for tonight, and supposedly a big one at that."
"Oh," Luna replied. "That's so different from Canterlot. Usually my Sis... Princess Celestia simply poofs up a storm since she has power over both weather and magic."
"Oh really?" Scootaloo said. "I think it's better with Pegasus's controlling the weather personally."
"That's only because you're in 'love' with Rainbow Dash," Sweetie Bell mocked.
"Am not!"
"Are too!"
"Am not!"
"You guys!" Applebloom cut in. "Will you to Chickens stop bickering. Were here!"
Sugar Cube Corner wasn't too busy considering the time they arrived, and were able get to the front of the line with nearly no waiting period.
At the cash register, they were greeted by a pink covered pony, who Luna remembered but couldn't quite put a finger on it.
"Hello! Welcome to Sugar Cube Cor...." The pink pony's sentence came to a stop as her eyes locked on to Luna's. With a large, awkward gasp, the pony leaped into the air, and stayed there for more than what should be physically possible. Almost as fast as she had arrived, she sped off, leaving a pony shaped trail of dust in her place.
Luna sat there, shocked and surprised at what had just happened, while the others remained calm like this was a common thing.
Noticing Luna's surprised look, Applebloom said, "That was Pinkie Pie. It's just......what she does."
Luna knew the name rang a bell, this was the same pony that was constantly scaring away the children from her, saying that she was 'going to eat them' and other lies.
"Why do you think she just ran off like that?" Luna asked.
"Well," Sweetie Belle answered. "Whenever somepony new comes to Ponyville, Pinkie likes to throw a huge party in there honor."
"Oh that will be fun," Luna said nervously.
Luna had never been the 'party type' because she always found herself in awkward situations during the parties he attended. Nevertheless, she thought this may be a Good opportunity to meet new ponies, and even makes few more friends.
Mrs. Cake noticed that the four were still wiring there, and walked up to the register.
"What can I get you fillies?"
"Moonshine what do you want?" Appleblom asked.
"Im not sure, I'll just get whatever you three are having," Luna replies.
"Ok, we will have four cinnamon sticks please."
"Thank you!" Mrs. Cake said. "and have a nice day!"
As they were walking out the door, Luna noticed something rather familiar in the corner of the store. Her eyes widened with excitement as she realizes what it was.
"Is that a PAC-Mare Arcade!? Those games are great! I remember when it first came out!"
"Wait," Scootaloo said. "The game came outmoded twenty years ago, how could you remember when it came out?"
"I, uh, meant it came out in the arcade in Canterlot."
After a short pause, Scootaloo finally said, " Ok, that makes sense I guess."
"Whew," Luna thought. "I really need to stop slipping like that, or I might eventually give myself away."
Walking over to the machine, she searched for a bit in her saddlebag. Finding one, Luna placed it into the game, and began.
"I hold the world record for this game in Canterlot." Luna said with pride. "But records are made to be broken.
Luna's new friends watched as she quickly passed level by level. With a look of great determination, she focused every inch of concentration on the game.
Slowly, a small crowd of both adult and young fillies began to gather around Luna and the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Minutes turned into hours, with each level passed brought cheers from the crowd, realizing that history was about to be made. Each level brought her closer to her ultimate goal, to pass the 500th level and claim yet another record. Before she new it, nearly all of Ponyville was there, watching anxiously as the filly neared her goal. Level 400. Level 450. Level 500.
Everyone watched silently, as the number of pellets remaining to be eaten became less and less. Finally, there remained only one. An then none. The crowd that had gathered at Sugar Cube Corner cheered out in excitement, so loud that Luna's hearing temporarily was gone.
But she wasn't done.
With quickness that hadn't even been approached previously she passed level 550. Level 600. 650. Until finally the adrenaline surging through her body ran out, and finally stopped on level 643, physically unable to go any farther.
With numerous cheers and pats on the back, the ponies congratulated Luna on her fantastic success. As the crowd grew smaller and smaller, she was congratulated by her new friends.
"Wow Moonshine!" Sweetie Belle started. "It's amazing your special talent isn't video games, because that was amazing!"
Scootaloo jumped out at Luna, tackling her before she could even say thank you.
"That was awesome!" Scootaloo exclaimed. "You really need to show me how you got all you're moves!"
Luna laughed saying, "Maybe some other time."
"Yea." Applebloom said. "That was incredible! But it's getting late, so we better all go home."
Luna looked outside, just noticing that Celestiahad just brought out the moon. It was a strange feeling not having to rise the moon, and instead was time to sleep.
"Yeah," Sweetie Belle said. "I'll see you girls tomorrow! And don't forget the picnic we have planned!"
As the four went there separate ways, Luna found herself wide awake. The night had always been her time to roam, so she decided to take a scenic route.
As she walked around Ponyville, she noticed Pinkie Pie carrying a bunch of streamers, a strobe light, and what seemed to be a cannon.
Pinkie Pie noticed Luna walking, and walked over to the dark filly.
"Hello there! Sorry I ran away so fast, but I just ha to start planning your welcome party immediately! And party planning is alot of work. I had to find streamers, party punch, make invitations, get a Dj, find som...."
Luna cut off the bright Pink pony, realizing that her description may take way longer than was needed.
"It's ok, I understand completely, and am looking forward to the party!"
"Okedokeylokey!" Pinkie replied. "I'll see you at the party tomorrow, Princess Luna."
Luna stood there in disbelief.
"W-What did you just say?"
"I said your name silly." the pink pony replied.
Luna couldn't believe it, after one day, her identity had been compromised.
"How did you know?"
"Well, when you walked up my hooves started wobbling, meaning I am in the presence of a princess. It's my pinkie sense. .....and there's not that many alicorns that are the exact same color and cutie mark as the princess."
"She has a point," Luna thought to herself. "This isn't exactly the beat disguise, I'm surprised that no one else has caught on."
"Ok Pinkie," Luna started. "This has to be are little secret ok?"
Pinkie started doing a bunch of body movements, which Luna had no idea what was going on.
"I Pinkie Promise. And I never break a Pinkie promise. Ever!"
Luna sighed in relief with the thought that she might still be able to pull this off.
"Thank you Pinkie, and please call me Moonshine."
"Okedokeylokey! I'll see you at your party tomorrow!"
Just like that, the Cotton candy pony headed off, humming to her self the "Here Comes the Mare" which was strange because no one was getting married, but this is Pinkie so this is kinda ordinary for her.
As Luna started off back to the Library, it began to rain, harder and harder every second. Luna's walk back became a run as she tried to find shelter.
Luna arrived just before it began to hail. Twilight noticed the soaking filly through her window, and opened the door immediately.
"Where have you been? I've been worried something had happened to you."
Luna thought for a second before answering, "I got caught up talking to Pinkie and just lost track of time."
She decided to leave out the part where Pinkie discovered her identity, because She worried that Twilight would over react.
"Oh, ok. Congratulations on your new record by the way! The news has spread throughout all of Ponyville. You're basically a celebrity!"
Although Luna was excited by the new news, she realized that once again, she was bringing too much attention to herself.
"From now on, I need to lay low," she thought.
At that moment, Spike walked in, carrying a surfboard, a baby seal, the Mare-Do-Well comic, and two ducks. Luna almost asked what he was doing exactly, but decided to save that for another time.
Luna climbed into her bed, desperately trying to fall asleep, but to no avail. She sat there looking out to the horizon, waitin for the sun to rise.
For yet another day as Moonshine.