Twilight Sparkle and her friends are in the backyard of Filthy and Spoiled Rich. It's Diamond Tiara's birthday. And, the seven girls were asked to decorate the backyard for a birthday party. But, they're going nowhere.
"What were we thinking?!" Twilight yelled. "This is the biggest party in this neighborhood. And, even my organization skills aren't helping us."
"I'm with you, Twi." Pinkie Pie agreed. "I can plan big parties. But, not this big."
"At least, the tables, chairs, and plates are here for us to set up." Sunset added. "But, Twilight is right. This is a nightmare."
The girls were so puzzled, they didn't notice somebody opened the gate and stepped in the backyard.
"The family said that they'll be back at 4:00 today." Rarity informed. "We still have time. Now then, where do we start?"
Rarity's question is answered by a mature female voice. "I can help with that."
The seven girls soon saw an elegant young lady with brown and blond streaks in her black hair. She also wore clothing resembling mummy wrappings.
"Oh my gosh!" Twilight gasped as she recognized the lady. "Cleo DeNile."
Cleo bowed to the girls. "At your service."
Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow. "Come again?"
"Young Silver Spoon told me that it's Diamond Tiara's birthday today." Cleo explained. "And, I was told you girls are getting things ready for a party."
"Well, as you can see," Twilight added, "we haven't got far. Even with my organization skills."
"Maybe what you girls need is good leadership. I've seen my fair share of birthday parties to know how to handle this."
Twenty minutes later, party decorations are placed on the ground in a box.
"Party guests will be arriving in an hour." Sunset Shimmer said. "We better get ready."
Cleo started the organization. "Pinkie Pie, you and Fluttershy use these decorations to dress up the backyard. And, hang up the balloons once they're blown."
"Okey Dokey, Cleo." Pinkie responded as she and Fluttershy went for the decorations.
Cleo turned to the farmer girl. "Applejack, you and your family are good with cooking. Are you not?"
"We sure are." Applejack answered.
"Good. Call your brother, Big Macintosh, and have him come over to help you with the barbecue grill."
"Good idea."
"Rarity," Cleo said to the fashionista, "with your craft skills, make a special crown, cape, and scepter for the birthday girl."
"Marvelous idea, darling." Rarity replied.
Cleo turned to Rainbow Dash. "I would like you to set the table. But, no super speed, please. We don't want any broken dishes."
"No problem, Cleo." Dash said.
Finally, Cleo went to the brainy member of the team. "Twilight, you and Sunset Shimmer get a booth ready for DJ Pon-3 to do her bit."
"Right." Twilight agreed.
"And, I'll handle other details. Including the birthday cake. All right, girls. Let's get to work."
As time passes, the backyard is looking fantastic. Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy hung ribbons, balloons, and a giant "Happy Birthday" banner. Rainbow Dash set up plates along the tables. Rarity places a crown, cape, and scepter on a makeshift throne.
"Well done, Rarity." Cleo praised. "Diamond will love it."
"Thank you, darling." Rarity said happily.
Applejack and Big Macintosh set up a barbecue grill. And bowls of snacks are placed on the snack table. And, Twilight and Sunset help Vinyl Scratch, alias DJ Pon-3, set up her DJ booth. Cleo had a beautiful cake set at the middle table. Later, guests were chatting and having fun when Silver Spoon rushed in. "Diamond and her family are home!"
Everybody hid and stayed quiet. As soon as Diamond Tiara came in, all of her friends jumped up and yelled "Surprise! Happy Birthday, Diamond Tiara!"
Diamond saw all of her friends, and teared up. Her mother, Spoiled Rich, gave her a hug. "Happy Birthday, honey."
She was happy to hear this from her mother. As the party went on, DJ Pon-3 played groovy music, kids and other guests were talking, enjoying the good food Applejack and Big Mac cooked, and dancing to the music. Diamond wore her crown and cape, and holding her scepter. "This is the best party I ever had. Thank you, mother."
"Thank Twilight and her friends." Spoiled Rich said. "They helped organize this party."
Twilight walked up, pleased with the results. "Thank you. Some of the credit goes to Cleo DeNile. She helped us out good."
Diamond Tiara saw Cleo talking to some of the kids, and went over to to thank her.
"Thank you, Cleo" Diamond Tiara cooed.
Feeling loved, Cleo hugged the birthday girl. "You're welcome, Diamond Tiara."