//------------------------------// // Cutie marks and cupcakes Part 2 // Story: Project Celestia // by decembuary //------------------------------// I flew from the deck of the tree house I was on. Since Dusty taught me I had improved heaps. I could now fly short distances at a reasonable speed. About ten minutes later I arrived at the place I wanted to go. The wood carver pony’s house. I flew up to the door and knocked on it. A few minutes later a pony, slightly annoyed pony came and answered the door. “You better have a good reason for waking me up” He said, then he noticed who I was. “Sorry princess, I didn’t notice you there. I don’t mind being woken up, I swear! Please don’t send me to the moon” I had to laugh at the last statement. “Don’t worry. Why would I want to send somepony to the moon? I wouldn’t know how to anyway” I said. “I came to ask you if you have any picture frames” “Oh” Said the brown stallion. “I have plenty of frames. What size are you looking for” “I’m not sure exactly. About this big” I said. I indicated the size with my hooves. “Ok. He ran into a different room and came back a few seconds later with a frame” “This good” He asked “Perfect. How much?” “Free of charge” “What! It must have taken ages to make. Don’t think that just because I’m a princess you shouldn’t charge me” “Okay then. Two bits” I handed over a couple of stone coins. New Equestria had only had a form of money for a couple of weeks, but already a couple of the banks my sister had set up had been robbed. After putting away the money the stallion handed over the picture frame. “Thanks” I said “No problem. Come back again sometime” I left. My next stop was at Cumulous’s house. I wanted to see if the flying team he was organizing would be ready to perform at Moon Dusts party. After finding out that they were, I flew back to my room and fell asleep. --------------------- Morning light crept in through the glassless windows waking me up. Today was the day. Moon Dusts’ birthday. That also meant I could finally tell her about my Cutie Mark. I couldn’t wait. I got up and had breakfast. Luckily I didn’t see Moon Dust in the dining room. After quickly gobbling my breakfast I headed back to my room to find some party decorations. A couple of weeks ago I asked Princess Celestia for some so there would be decorations at Dusty’s a party. I searched everywhere in my room and eventually found them in the last place I looked (the cupboard). “Aha! Here they are” I announced to myself. I grabbed the box and headed down to the dining room. Hopefully Moon Dust wouldn’t be having breakfast. I pushed the door open and levitated the box through the now open door. Luckily nopony was inside. I dropped the box on the table. Once it was on the table, I used my magic to open and sort through the cardboard box. I pulled out the streamers and hung them up around the room. I then spent a few minutes blowing up balloons. I tied some to the tables, and some I attached to the floor after using a useful spell Moon Dust taught me to make them float. Once most of the decorations were set up I went into the kitchen to get the food I baked yesterday. In the kitchen there was no room for anything. Cupcakes and cakes and all sorts of different baked goods were everywhere in the kitchen. On benches, in the cupboard, some of them were even on the floor. I think I did a bit too much baking yesterday. I levitated some of the plates out of the room and placed them on the table. Soon the tables were covered in food. The room was starting to look pretty good. Now all it needed was presents on the table. I hurried back to my room to find the picture frame I had bought. Inside it was a picture of Moon Dust and I a few weeks before we became princesses. It was one of the few things I had brought to New Equestria. When I found the wooden frame, I wrapped it in some big leaves that I had painted different colours. I grabbed the present and galloped back down to the dining room. I dropped it on the table, then I ran to tell all of Moon Dusts friends that they could come to the party. On the way to tell them that, I bumped into my sister. “Why are you in so much of a hurry Sunny? And don’t say homework, that trick won’t work on me again” The grey alicorn said “Um. I’m um...... Helping Leafy to.............. wash the......... windows?” I lied “You’re a really bad liar Sis. We don’t even have windows here. Come on, what are you actually doing?” “There’s Leafy. Gotta gallop, be back soon” I blurted. I quickly ran past my sister and got back to my previous task. --------------------- Once everypony had gathered in the dining room, I went to find Moon Dust. I found her in her room. “Hiya sis. Do you want to come down to the dining hall?” “Why?” The alicorn asked “It’s a surprise” I said “OK. If I come will you tell me what you were doing this morning?” “All will be explained” I announced “Lets go then” ---------- When we finally arrived at the dining room everypony jumped out of their hiding places. “Surprise!” “WOAH!” Moon Dust exclaimed “I was not expecting that” “Of course not, what’s the fun in a surprise party if you know it’s going to happen?” I said “But why throw a party for yourself? It is your birthday today isn’t it. Or was I wrong?” “WHAT!” I yelled “It is definitely NOT my birthday. That’s not happening for another 6 months” “Then what in Equestria is the party for?” Dusty asked. She looked genuinely confused. “It’s your birthday. Don’t you remember? The 7th of January has always been your birthday” “Oh. In that case, nopony go into the garden for a while” “Why not” I asked “The council were all talking of parties so I thought it was your birthday and set up a party there” “Oh” “Don’t worry about cleaning it up now, you have a party to enjoy” “Okey Dokey then. Oh, and while I remember, why were you hiding so much earlier?” “Right. I got my cutie mark, but you couldn’t see it because it would ruin your surprise party” I quickly explained. “That makes sense. So is your special talent baking?” The grey alicorn asked “Yup” “That explains why there is so much food here” “Yup” “OK then. Now I have that sorted out. Lets party!” ------------- The party continued without a hitch. After the party, I decided to write to Mum, I had been quite a long time since I’d sent a letter. Dear Mum Me and Dusty are enjoying life here in New Equestria (We’re still working on the name). As you know it was Dust’s birthday today. She’d completely forgotten about it. She’s never been good at remembering dates. Anyway when I was baking a cake for her, the most unexpected thing happened. I got my cutie mark. So it turns out my special talent is baking. Isn’t that exciting? Hope to here from you soon, Sun Glow ----------------- The next day I woke up and went down to the dining room for breakfast. Moon Dust was already down there eating leftover cake. “Morning Sunny” She said through a mouthful of cake. “Morning” I replied. “Do you happen to know why Mum sent me a calendar for my birthday? There was a note saying that she was inspired to get it by a note from you.” ------------------- Yes. I know the joke at the end is bad. Also, I'm really sorry for not updating more, you might have noticed that this story is on hiatus. School has been getting in the way, and I don't have too much time to write.