The train finally arrived in Ponyville after what felt like hours but truly was barely even half an hour, nothing like boredom to make a train ride feel long. At least I had enough time to think about what to do about the mare I had just met. After exiting the train we made our way around town. Even if it had been years since my last visit, not much had changed. Same boring dirt road, same very small town market and let's not forget all of those little houses made of simple materials that you wouldn't be caught dead living in when in Canterlot. An yet I still loved it! Sure it was not the fanciest little town, but it was home to me.
“So where is this party you're throwing?” I asked.
“It's at Sugarcube corner, Pinkie said she would take care of everything!” Bonbon replied happily.
Then it dawned on me... Pinkie Pie! I can't be seen by her! Not after what I did. I'll admit it, I was scared to see Pinkie. Even more after finding out what she does to ponies who break their 'Pinkie Promise'. But here we are... Walking towards Sugarcube corner... We are now in front of the pastry shop... Bonbon's opening the door... We are walking in.
Everypony in the shop shouted. “SURPRISE!” As we entered. Then Pinkie came up to Bonbon.
“Happy birthday Bonbon! I hope you like the party I threw for your very special day!” The pink pony said bouncing everywhere as usual.
I tried to sneak around so that I wouldn't be seen, hiding under a table. But she saw me, Not enough to make a distinction of who it was, but she wanted to find out. “Hey! What are you doing under the table! We're not going to play hide and seek at a party, cause that would be silly.” Then she pulled me out. A huge gasp could be heard followed by a. “You!”
“H-Hey there Pinkie... How are you.” I said to her, but if looks could kill I think I would be six feet under by now.
“You Pinkie Promised! No one breaks a Pinkie Promise!” She screamed at me with a demonic voice. This worried everypony, Lyra and Bonbon came over trying to see what was wrong.
Lyra gently nudged Pinkie. “What's wrong Pinkie?” But she was too busy being mad at me to hear it. No she wasn't mad... She was furious! “Care to explain Vinyl?” The mint green pony continued.
“No I think it would be best not to.”
“C'mon Vinyl tell them! Or do you want to keep them waiting too!” The pink pony said.
“Okay, okay I'll talk. You see guys... Me and Pinkie... Well, we may have had a relationship”
“That still doesn't explain her being mad.” Bonbon said.
“Before leaving Ponyville, I may have made a Pinkie Promise that I would come back.”
“But you never did come back, did you Vinyl!” The pink pony said still furious.
“That's why I sent a letter saying that I'm not coming back.” I said in a worried tone.
“Yeah more like 'I've moved on, don't wait for me.'” Pinkie said as she started to cry.
Everypony was now staring at the scene, I didn't know what to do. Should I try to console her, or just leave her be? I don't think it would be a very good idea to talk to her now. With that thought I slowly left the house trying not to look back and walked over to the park. I sat on an unoccupied bench looking back. When the music came back on I was assured knowing that at least I didn't completely ruin the party. So I just turned on my iPon and listened to some tracks until the party was over.
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As the lights turned off and the ponies started to leave I knew the party was over. So I went to the door to wait for Bonbon and Lyra. They left through the door with happy smiles from the party, but when they saw me that smile quickly turned into a frown. They came closer to me and we started to walk over to their house.
“So... You two have a good time?” I said clearly trying to avoid the subject of Pinkie Pie.
“The party was fun, but Pinkie wouldn't come out of her room so she wasn't there the whole time.” Lyra said while Bonbon just walked with her head down.
“Gosh, I'm so sorry I had to go and ruin the party with my personal problems... Did you enjoy the present at least?”
Bonbon the cracked a small smile. “Those are really good candy ingredients you got... Where in Equestria did you find them?” Bonbon said.
“I got connections.” I said looking cocky, but the two stared at me in disbelief. “Okay, I just begged the cashier at a candy store for some of the best ingredients because I am clueless about that kind of stuff.”
They laughed as we got closer to the house. Lyra stopped at the doorstep. “Vinyl... Tomorrow you will go talk to Pinkie Pie. This thing really bugs her, now I won't bring the subject up as long as you promise me to go talk to her.”
“Yes mom.” I said sarcastically, then she gave me a stare. “Alright, I'll go first thing in the morning... And don't worry I'll listen to my music so that you can give Bonbon here her birthday present.”
Their cheeks got fiery red. “We have a guest over do you think we would do such a thing!” Bonbon said.
“Yeah, we'll just wait 'til you go see Pinkie tomorrow morning!” Lyra continued.
“Lyra! Don't say that!” Bonbon said hiding herself behind her marefriend. Both I and Lyra laughed
We entered the house. It was not very big, but cozy. It had lots of painting on the wall of these things... I think Lyra said they're called humans? Ugly things if you ask me. The entrance led to a living room with one big couch and a TV the size of the wall, they separated by a medium sized coffee table. The house was very clean, I could go as far as saying it's spotless.
“We'd better get to bed if I am to wake up early.” I said.
The two simply nodded and Lyra signalled for me to follow. They brought me to a door at the end of the hall. Lyra spoke. “This is the guest bedroom. Just make yourself at home Vinyl” She then pointed to a door on our right. “This is the bathroom... I don't think I need to explain how it works.” She said with a grin. “And down the hall is the kitchen.” She the pointed to our left. “We'll be in this room, if you need anything don't be afraid to ask.”
And as we went our separate ways I entered the guest bedroom. This room was simple, just a bed and nightside table. There was a dresser with a mirror on top at the end of the room. It was a nice, plain room, white paint on the walls and ceiling and wood floors. I hopped in bed and took of the shades from my head with my magic gently placing them on the table that was next to me. Then I placed the covers over myself and quickly fell asleep.