//------------------------------// // The Opening Ceremony // Story: Equestrian Fanfiction // by Lise //------------------------------// Oh my stars! It's starting! I can't believe there are so many Nightlings here! The hall can't hold us all! Girls, where are you all? I was a bit late so am in the third to last row at the left. I'm watching Princess Cadence open the event! So cool! @LyraHands: where are you? Will you be appearing soon? PrinceEric @PrinceEric: hey, now, we’re two rows in front of you! Sorry I couldn't talk earlier, but I didn't want to be rude interrupting the princess. The opening was so short, though. Usually everywhere I've been openings have been much longer (and more boring). Now I just need to get an event program. Y’all okay to meet up in front of the hall? WaterBottle @WaterBottle: the event isn't over yet, you idiot! :/ This is a five minute pause so everypony gets settles in! I'm at the front row, of course, along with Squishy, Quarters, Snails, YouKnowWho, Plust, Luna, and Sgt Pepper. I think that LightSparkle is a few seats away, but I'm not sure. Also, I caught a glimpse of TrueSparkle, EverSpike, and CodeFilly. @LightSparkle: if that's you in the top hat, you're hot! RRBB @RRBB: yay, I get all the chicks. :P Yeah, it's me. I had completely forgotten what its like to be at event like this. It brings back memories. Also, it’s so awkward being approached by shy stallions asking for an autograph. Seriously, guys, I don't bite! LightSparkle Ha! She's only trying to give you a false sense of security. When your guard is down she'll strike devour you whole! I'm keeping a low profile in the middle left of the hall. See you after the opening is over? I love this city. It has so much character and emotion woven into it. If could retire anywhere it's here. Simile Oh my goodness! I just saw Princess Luna in the audience! :) Now I feel ashamed I never knew she was into MC :( I've seen her so many times and it never occurred to me to ask. :((( I'm sitting with ForceFeedback, Octavia (yay), and my sister (boo! :P I'm joking. She's been remarkably nice on this trip. Either I guilted her, or she's still fascinated by the clothes LightSparkle brought. HopHop, MixaMax, and Jade are right in front, as well as some others I'm not fully familiar with. Has anyone seen Brush? I'm sure I saw her in line earlier today, but I can't spot her in the hall :( SweetStuff Hey, girls. I'm, err, in the back. Sort of uneasy being here. I know it's what I've wanted for a while now, but… Seeing certain ponies brings back memories, not all of them pleasant, especially with me being a such a jerk in the past. Naturally, of all the ponies I'd bump into it had to be my ex boss. (I was a jerk back then and we didn't part on good terms.) Anyway, sorry for the rant again. I'll be up to meeting as many of you as I could. :) LittleFinger @LittleFinger: hey, we've all done stupid things. Join the club :) I’ll be glad to meet you :) RRBB OMFC! I nearly got a heart attack! Tell me this is real! You can all see it, right? @LyraHands: I love you right now! I’m absolutely loving this! Only you could think of something as crazy and pull it off! :P Danny! *yay* Danny on the stage! RRBB She's devious, isn't she? :) Hi, girls. I made it. I'm in the wheelchair by the side. I'll only be here for a few hours, but would love to see you all after the opening. Just, please somewhere not too crowded. I still tire easily :( PaintDrop @RRBB: I knew about it. :P It's great isn't it? LyraHands shared the idea with me a while back. And it really is insane. And just to make things clear, that's not actually Danny. It's a changeling hired for the event. Incidentally, she's also a fan of MC, so we promised she can get to meet the big shots after she's done. :) Taking the role of Tech, please don't ask her to change into all your favorites! This isn't supposed to be a gazm fest! MixaMax The sentiment is appreciated, although the choice of words could have been better. That said, it must have taken a lot for her to get the shape right, so we better be nice to her. The TechNightling Wow, this place has grown a lot! It's nothing like the old meetup. Hi, all. Just here to say a quick hi and see some of the Nightlings I know :) DannyFan DannyFan! Great to see you here! I thought you were going to Fillidelphia. PrinceEric I was. After some thought I thought I'd join dad and Candle here. :) DannyFan @TrueSparkle: why is Angel on your head? Did he run away from home again? Sometimes I don't know what that bunny is thinking! :/ @Octavia: So glad you came here. :) I don't see Discord, though. Is everything alright with him? He didn't get sick I hope? Brush @Brush: you know Discord. :/ He's behind stage, getting ready to steal the spotlight from DarkSparkle first chance he gets. We told him if he ruins anything there will be Tartarus to pay. And I don't mind having Angel. He's so adorable and fluffy :) It's like wearing a winter cap :) Poor thing must have been exhausted because he fell asleep almost instantly. Where are you exactly? TrueSparkle Lyra on the stage, yo! :) I love that girl :) Half the Griffin wing is here spread about the hall. The rest thought the opening was going to be lame and decided to join in later. Won't they feel stupid now :) Danny and Lyra waving to everyone. This is first rate fic HiE material right there! Edit: oooh! Name drop! @LightSparkle, how does it feel to be the center of attention? (You “only” got mentioned by two Princesses, LyraHands, and human Danny. Better go on that stage girl!) Edit: Okay, so I got name dropped as well. O:) *yay* girls. You're making my feathers blush! Feather @Feather: Serves you right, loser! I don't need name drops since I already have a whole panel dedicated to me (and Danny will be there with me, so ha!) Edit: Wow, seriously? @DarkSparkle, are you reading the site while on stage? Neeerd! :P AwesomePony Licking time! I want to be able to watch this without getting notifications all the time! :P All comments have been locked until the opening is over ;) HopHop