"There you go." Pinkie said after putting Mia's mane up into two pigtails.
"Prism hold still!" Spectrum said.
"Never!" Prism said running away from Spectrum.
"I got it, sis," Rainy said.
Rainy grabbed Prism and held her still long enough for Spectrum to put a purple dress on her.
"Nova, can I use the mane spray?" Moonlight asked.
"Sure," Nova said.
"Do you want your mane up?" Mia asked Mauxie.
"No thanks," Mauxie said.
"I wish I didn't have to be here." Dawn Pie said grumpily.
"You need to have fun." Surprise said.
"Fun is reading. Not partying and dancing." Dawn Pie said.
"There are times when it's ok to party and smile," Twilight said.
"I can't wait to see mom and dad." Flurry said.
"Today will be one of the rare times when we get to see Sweetie Belle." Rarity said.
"Can someone help me with Honeycrisps mane?" Surprise asked.
"What do you need help with?" Party Lights asked.
"With putting it into a bun." Surprise said.
"Can't you just put it in a ponytail?" Honeycrisp asked she was annoyed at her long mane that couldn't really be cut.
Party Lights put Honeycrisps mane into a ponytail that had an apple on the ponytail holder.
"Done." Party Lights said.
"Thank you," Honeycrisp said.
All the males were waiting at the bottom of the stairs for the girls.
"Uncle Spike, how's my breath?" Dusk Shine asked.
"You asked me that six seconds ago. Your breath is fine." Spike said.
"Is it just me or is it getting warmer in here?" Dusk Shine asked.
"Is this about a special someone?" Thorax asked.
"Uh..." the colt uttered. "Maybe?"
"Boy or girl?" Tirek asked.
"Girl." Dusk Shine said.
"The best way to a mare's heart is being yourself and baking her a delicious treat." Pound said.
"We're here!" Pinkie chimed from the top of the stairs.
Pinkie was wearing a dark pink dress with some ruffles, Twilight was wearing a dark blue dress, Surprise was wearing a purple dress with a matching bow, Mia was wearing a dark pink dress with swirls and she wears her pink and blue seashell necklace that Rainy gave her, Party Lights was wearing a blue dress, and Dawn Pie was wearing a yellow and orange dress. They along with Cadence daughters and Spikes daughters walked towards Spike, Thorax, Robert, Dusk Shine, Flint, and Axel.
"You girls look great," Spike said.
"Thanks," Twilight said.
"Is mom going to be here." a pink alicorn asked.
"Yes, she will. Hopefully." Flurry said the last part to herself.
Soon the rest of the girls were at the top of the staircase in beautiful dresses. Dusk Shine's attention was on Deedee who was wearing a blue and red dress with blue slippers, her blonde mane was in ponytail and a braid.
"Go to her," Spike whispered.
"Deedee you look...." Dusk Shines blushed embarrassed. "Amazing."
"So do you," Deedee said.
"Do you want to dance?" Dusk Shine asked.
"Sure," Deedee said.
"You girls look wonderful." Discord said looking at his wife and daughters.
"So do you," Fluttershy said.
"You girls are as beautiful as a swan dancing on a lake." Tender Taps said to his wife and daughters.
"Nova, where is your sister?" Celestia asked.
"Don't know," Nova said.
Nova's sister Sunshower flew towards her sister and mom.
"I'm her mom." Sunshower said.
"You two did a wonderful job," Twilight said looking at Rarity then Spectrum.
"Thanks." Spectrum said.
"Princess Cadence and Prince Shining Armor have arrived." a guard said.
"Let them in," Celestia said.
"I'm happy that you were right." the pink alicorn said to Flurry.
"Same Amore." Flurry said.
"Amazing!" Cloudy exclaimed.
"Awesome!" Rainy exclaimed.
"Wonderific!" Stormy exclaimed
"Fabulous!" Spectrum exclaimed.
"That was a great show," Scootaloo said.
"Thanks." Rainbow, Soarin, and Rumble said in unison.
Sweetie Belle walked in with a beautiful yellow dress.
"You look wonderful." Rarity said.
"Thanks." Sweetie Belle said.
Rainy and Spectrum were talking when Rainy suddenly stopped. Spectrum looked to see where her sister was looking.
"What are you waiting for? Go ask her to dance!"
"I....I...."
Spectrum dragged Rainy to Mia and pushed her in front of Mia.
"Do you want...?" Rainy started to asked.
"Sure," Mia said.
Shuddercord ran and pushed Sweetie Belle out of the way. A chandelier fell on the ground and hit was Sweetie Belle was standing just seconds ago.
"Thanks, Shudders." Sweetie Belle.
"That was strange," Derpy said.
"Yeah, it was." Sweetie Belle said.
"Are you alright?" Rarity asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine." Sweetie Belle said.
"What's going on?" Luna asked.
"I have to do something bye." Sweetie Belle said before teleporting away.
"Why did she leave before her song?" Flameheart asked.
"She had to go and check on something that is very important but she will be back," Derpy said.
Sweetie Belle teleported back with little cuts.
"What happened?" Gavin asked.
"I had to check on something." Sweetie Belle said.
"After the gala, you need to tell us what happened and if Rainbows theory is correct." Rarity said.
"Ok." Sweetie Belle said though she most likely wasn't going to tell her.
"Now go up there and sing." Rarity said.
"A long time ago...." Sweetie Belle began to sing.
"Applesauce, Amy and I were wondering if you would like to dance with us," Flint said.
"I would love that. " Applesauce said.
The two walked over to Amethyst and they danced together. Then Amethyst kissed Applsauce's left cheek and Flint kissed her right.
"Back when it all started...." Sweetie Belle continued to sing.
"You know my secret don't you?" Fluttershy asked Shuddercord.
Shuddercord nodded. For a second she saw something behind her mom that she thought wasn't there.
"We were blinded by the past,
Too scared to do anything." Sweetie Belle continued to sing.
"When Roselily finds out you knew and didn't do anything to stop it she will be mad," Fluttershy said.
"We have come so far since then...." Sweetie Belle continued to sing.
"Fluttershy do you want to dance?" Discord asked.
"Sure," Fluttershy said.
"We are like shooting stars, we've come so far...." Sweetie Belle continued singing.
"We got a code eight." Surprise said.
"Get Rainy somewhere safe," Scootaloo whispered.
"Though some of us still have hatred in our hearts." Sweetie Belle continued singing then she glanced at Fluttershy.
Surprise flew over to where Mia and Rainy were when Spectrum jumped in the way of a glass of water that was about to hit Mia.
"Spectrum, are you alright?" Rainy asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine." Spectrum said her coat bleeding from some of the glass.
"You should get cleaned up before you cause a code four," Mia said.
"What's going on?" Moonlight asked.
"Can you get the curtains closed?" Surprise asked.
"Sure." Moonlight said knowing the reason.
"And the ice cold heart wouldn't melt." Sweetie Belle continued singing.
After cleaning up and heading back to the gala Spectrum spotted two sad pegasi on the ground one of which she knew.
"What's wrong?" Spectrum asked.
"I tried asking Shuddercord if she wanted to dance with me and she shook her head no before I could even ask her," Petula said sadly.
"What about you?" Spectrum asked the other pegasus.
"Same thing." the pegasus said.
"What's your name?" Spectrum asked.
"Dawn." the pegasus said.
"Nice to meet you." Spectrum said.
"Even if the fires burning, the light can still enter." Sweetie Belle continued singing.
"Have any of you seen my sister?" Red Velvet asked.
"She's over there." Spectrum said spotting Pumpkin talking to Flurry.
"Thank you." Red Velvet said then went over to her sister.
Cadence saw Fluttershy getting some food and smiled nervously before walking over to her. Fluttershy saw Cadence and waved nervously at her.
"Your stone heart will never break until you let some light inside...." Sweetie Belle continued singing.