//------------------------------// // At the Gala // Story: Secret Lives // by Feather Guide //------------------------------// "I can't believe we can go to the gala this year!" Red Velvet said excitedly. "I hope the gala will be fun." Funnel said. "You two look wonderful." Pumpkin said. "Thank you sis." Red Velvet said. "All of you look wonderful." Pound said. "Thanks bro." Funnel said. "The train for Canterlot is leaving!" the conductor called from the train. "All aboard that's going aboard!" They entered the castle and the girls went to a room upstairs to finish getting ready for the gala and the boys went to a room on the first floor when the boys finished they waited by the staircase. Meanwhile the girls were still getting ready. "Flameheart hold still I'm trying to do your mane." Rarity said. "Rarity I think the mane straightener and curly iron doesn't like me or my family." Pinkie said. "Why do you say that?" Rarity asked. "Because no matter how hard I try either my kids mane’s either stay straight or curly." Pinkie said. "Sis, please be careful that really hurts." Red Velvet said. "Sorry about that I am really happy that both you and Funnel have found love." Pumpkin said. "My mane looks like a complete mess." Honeycrisp said. "I will be with you as soon as I'm done with Flamheart." Rarity said. "But Aunt Rarity its an emergency there's a boy involve." Applesauce said. "A boy why didn't you say so? Dinky can you work on Flamehearts mane?" Rarity asked "Sure thing Rarity." Dinky said. "So are you and this boy close?" Rarity asked. "We've been friends for a while." Honeycrisp said. "And he hasn't asked you out yet? Sweetheart you should have of called me over here sooner! When's the last time you combed or brushed your mane?" Rarity asked. "She brushed her mane this morning and right before we left." Applesauce said. "You know who's going to love the way you'll look tonight." Shuttercord whispered as she styled Deedee's mane. "Who are you talking about?" Dinky asked. "I am so nervous what if he doesn't like me?" Deedee asked. "Trust me Dee once I'm done he will be in your hooves." Shuttercord said. "What's taking them so long?" Discord said. "Girls take forever to charge you get use to it when you live with them almost your whole life." Spike said. "Uncle Spike how's my breath?" Dusk Shine asked. "You asked me that six seconds ago your breath is fine." Spike said. "Sorry I'm just so nervous." Dusk Shine said. "Is this about a girl?" Discord asked. "Yes." Dusk Shine said. "This is going to be your night squirt your going to ask her to dance." Spike said. "Let me give you some advice kid the quickest way to a mare's heart is to be yourself." Rocky Road said. "We're here." Pinkie said at the top of the stairs. She, Twilight, their daugters, Spikes and Thorax daughters wear dresses that matched their coats and some were wearing different colors some dresses had decorations and some did not heading towards Spike, Thoraxx their sons, Robert, and Dusk Shine. "You girls look amazing." Spike said. "Thanks Spike you don't look so bad yourself." Twilight said. Dusk Shine found himself struck on a word once the rest of the girls appeared at the top of the stairs. They were all dressed beautifully, but it was Deedee who caught his attention. She was wearing a baby blue dress with matching slippers, a series of stars embroidered along the rim of her skirt. Her light blonde mane was pulled into two braids. "Deedee you look very beautiful." Dusk Shine said. "Thank you very much you look handsome." Deedee said. "Deedee do you want to dance with me?" Dusk Shine asked. "Yes of course." Deedee said trying to keep it cool. "You girls look wonderful." Discord said. "Your not so bad yourself." Fluttershy said. "Doesn't Honeycrisp look beautiful, dear?" Applebloom asked Tender Taps. "Both of you are more beautiful than a swan dancing in a lake." Tender Taps. “I wish my sisters and brothers were here.” Honeycrisp said. “You know they are sick and can't come here.” Apple Bloom said. “I know.” Honeycrisp said. "Rarity you and Spectrum really out down yourselves this year." Celestia said. "Thanks we do are best." Rarity said. "Your highnesses the guests have arrived. Should we let them in?" a guard asked. "Sure." Celestia said. "Woohoo." the Dash quads cheered as their parents landed. "You guys were amazing." Cloudy said. "Wonderful." Stormy said. "Stupendous." Rainy said. "Fantastic." Spectrum said. "Thanks girls." Rainbow said. Honeycrisp do you want to dance now?" Funnel asked. "Sure." Honeycrisp said. "Red Velvet is that you?" one of Spikes sons asked. "Yes it is." Red Velvet said. "Do you want to dance now?" he asked. "Sure." Red Velvet said. "Are you ready Sweetie Belle?" Rarity asked. "Yes I am." Sweetie Belle said. "Good luck sis." Rarity said. Sweetie Belle got on stage and started singing a song she wrote. "One time, you needed help," Sweetie Belle sang, "You denied the idea of friendship once upon a time, Maybe that kindness and happiness lasted two days, Maybe it lasted two hours, But somehow I know it will never ever end." "We better try to fit." Butterfly said in a whisper. "Butterfly, Teddy welcome to the gala." Derpy said. "As the years went passing bye you became a little softer,” Sweetie Belle continued singing "What do we do?" Teddy asked. "Hang out or find someone to dance with." Derpy said. "Lets ask someone to dance with us." Teddy said. "I wish we could find someone special." Daisy said. "Me too." Blueberry said. "May I have this dance, Miss?" Teddy asked. "Who me?" Blueberry asked blushing and looking around. "Yes you." Teddy said. "Go ahead I will be fine." Daisy said. "May I have this dance?" Butterfly asked when Teddy and Blueberry left. "Are you asking me?" Daisy asked looking around her. "Yes I am." Butterfly said. "Um ok I don't see why not." Daisy said. "Your heart was as cold stone but now it's like a flower blooming, in a very unusual way you learned to be kind." Sweetie Belle sang. "What's your name?" Blueberry asked. "My name is Teddy." Teddy said. "Mine is Blueberry." Blueberry said. "What's your name?" Daisy asked. "It's Butterfly." Butterfly said. "Mine is Daisy." Daisy said. "That's a beautiful name and it's my favorite flower." Butterfly said. "Thanks, did you go to the elementary school in Ponyville?" Daisy asked. "Yes, but I was only there for a couple of years same goes for my friend Teddy." Butterfly said. “Where do you go to school now?” Daisy asked. “Teddy and I are homeschooled.” Butterfly said. The song continued... "It may of taken centuries but you finally learned to be kind, When I look into your eyes there no longer filled with hatred, Your heart is no longer as cold as stone, In a very unusual way you found love, Your kindness makes everyone feel whole.“ Sweetie Belle sang. Mia fainted on the floor and the music stopped Rainy put her marefriend on her back and took her to the room she would be sleeping in for a week plus one extra day.