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// Chapter 16 (The Best Night Ever) 
// Story: Spike The Brony Dragon 
// by red4567 
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There was not much I could do for the events of “A bird in the hoof.” I could’ve asked Celestia if her pet bird was a phoenix, but I decided it was best if the girls learned to ask before helping.

The Owl episode didn’t happen yet, much to my surprise. I knew that some episodes would happen out of order, but that was because I knew they wouldn’t happen in the summer. Events with vague dates were going to be more troublesome if I didn’t know when they would happen.

I checked the calendar for important dates, like the girls’ birthdays, Spike’s birthday, when the gala was supposed to happen, and more. I would’ve written down a plan, but I was afraid Twilight might discover it and ask me how I knew when future events would happen.

It was only a week before the Gala was going to happen. I needed to make sure everything will go alright at the gala. It was my only chance to set things right, or at least make the outcome better.

I checked with Pinkie and Fluttershy to see their progress. Pinkie managed to get some of the dance moves down, and Fluttershy had a feeling about how to approach the exotic animals.

Applejack was able to make a bunch of easy yet fancy foods to sell at the gala. She even made some free samples for those who wanted to try before they buy. I was surprised that selling stuff at a party was even allowed.

I’m not sure what happened that day with Rainbow Dash and the Wonderbolts, but I have a feeling she might be with them at the gala. I shouldn't worry about her too much. 

I already had Twilight's plan covered thanks to my last visit to Canterlot. I just hope Celestia remembered.

Unfortunately, I had one dilemma: I needed to decide who to ask to the gala. My options were either Fluttershy or Rarity.

Fluttershy was my favorite pony. I always found her to be quite cute in the show, and her calm and gentle personality made me fond of her. I might have only one shot with her, though. I’m not sure if another gala happened before the one in “Make New Friends but Keep Discord,” but somehow I doubt it. I don’t know if Fluttershy and Discord really were “just friends”, but seeing how Discord reacted with Treehugger, I didn’t want to take chances. I don’t mind seeing Discord and Fluttershy as a couple, but this might be my only chance to be with her until Discord gets reformed.

Rarity was my second favorite pony. I really liked how she looked, and while she has done some questionable acts in the past, I still liked her charming personality. I was a fan of Spike and Rarity as a couple, but going with her to the gala would mean missing my chance with Fluttershy. If I did go with Fluttershy, however, then Rarity would be alone at the gala. If she does go for Blueblood, it would just be a repeat of the “Best Night Ever” episode. I didn’t want to see that.

I knew both girls would be at the gala regardless, but it was still a hard decision. I don’t think Twilight would help me choose, and flipping a coin isn’t going to help solve anything. I just needed to think of something.

It was the night of the gala. Twilight had her eyes glued to a book while Pinkie Pie was bouncing on a trampoline.

“I...can’t...believe...that...the Grand...Galloping...Gala...is...tonight!” shouted Pinkie.

“Pinkie! Stop shouting!” Twilight called out. “I’m trying to concentrate!”

“Why do you need to turn mice into horses again?” I asked Twilight. “I mean, we live in a world of horses. We could just hire a group of them to pull the carriage.”

“First of all, we’re not horses, Spike. We’re ponies. And second of all...” Twilight thought about it for a minute. “You know what? Good point.”

“Pinkie! Stop bouncing on that trampoline!” Rarity yelled. “It's time to prepare for the Gala, and I refuse to let you put on your new dress when you're all sweaty.”

Pinkie instantly stopped and hopped off the trampoline. She then approached Twilight and me.

“What’s Twilight doing?” Pinkie asked.

“She's got a magic spell she's been working on for the Gala,” I replied. 

The rest of the girls arrived just in time to witness it. I placed an apple on the ground and told the others to stand back. Twilight’s horn started glowing. The apple grew and stretched until it grew wheels and a door. It was like something out of a fairytale. The girls were amazed.

“Thanks,” said Twilight. “It took me a while, but I perfected the spell. This will be our mode of transport to the gala.”

“So how are ya gonna pull it?” Applejack asked. “Yer gonna get one of us to do it? Cause I don’t mind pullin’ the rest of ya...”

“No! I forbid it!” Rarity barked. “Pulling your own carriage would be uncouth. Plus, you’ll ruin your new dress.”

“Well, I was thinking about casting another spell,” Twilight said as she looked at Fluttershy. “But I don’t think it’s necessary.”

A group of mice popped out of Fluttershy’s mane. 

“I’m sorry little ones,” Fluttershy said to them. “But Twilight doesn’t need your help anymore.” She placed them down and sent them away.

“So how will we get to the Gala?” Rainbow asked.

“Whatever shall we do?” Rarity sarcastically asked. She then asked a couple of stallions, who were willing to volunteer to pull the carriage for us.

“There’s an idea,” Rainbow said.

It was already sundown when the girls and I were getting ready for the gala. Well, the girls were anyway. I was locked out for some reason.

“Come on, girls,” I said as I pounded on the door. “Let me in!”

“Sure thing, Spike,” Rainbow said on the other side of the door.

“Heavens, no! We’re getting dressed,” Rarity proclaimed.

“Dressed?” Applejack asked. “Uh, beg pardon, Rarity, but we don't normally wear clothes.”

Yeah, nudity is weird in this world. Even though I don’t wear anything, it somehow feels like I am. It’s hard to describe.

“Sorry, Spike,” Rarity said as she opened the door. “Some of us do have standards.”

“I can’t believe we’re all gonna be at Canterlot tonight,” I said. “And the best part is that we all get to hang out together all night long!”

Although, sadly, they weren’t. The girls would be too busy doing their respective tasks. That’s when I realized I still haven’t made my choice yet. I took a deep breath and decided who was going to be with me tonight. I then approached the mare with confidence.

“Um, hey,” I said to her, “I was thinking...since we’re all going to the gala together...would it be okay...if you and I hung out together? It would mean a lot to me. Please?”

“Oh, Spike. I didn’t think you’d be that interested. Very well. You can come with me.” Fluttershy rubbed a washcloth over her hoof.

"Thanks. You won't be disappointed."

I decided to pick Fluttershy. It was my only opportunity to be with my favorite pony, and I didn't want to blow it. 

Sorry, Rarity. Maybe next year. 

After we all primped ourselves, we slipped into our respective outfits. Then we hopped into the carriage, and we were on our way. I sat in the front seat, holding the reins like in the show.

The night sky was already coated in a vast shade of violet, decorated with stars like sequins on a velvet blanket. Seeing a sight like that made me glad I came to Equestria.

I eavesdropped on the girls’ conversations, hoping I could hear their final plans. But with everypony talking in the carriage, it was hard to focus on any of them.

"I hope Celestia…"

"...those Wonderbolts see…"

"...animals will be..."

"I'll be around the…"

"..talk to some of the..."

"...be the best…"

I sighed and focused on the road ahead. I just have to hope history doesn’t repeat itself.

By the time we arrived in Canterlot, the gala was already in full swing. I don't know how far it was from Ponyville to Canterlot exactly, but it didn’t matter. We stopped at the front of the gates. I hopped off the carriage and opened its door. Out came the Mane 6 wearing the same outfits as they did at the fashion show.

“Wow! You all look amazing!” I said.

“Thank you, Spike. I can’t believe we’re finally here!” Twilight proclaimed. “With all that we've imagined, the reality of this night is sure to make this...the best night ever!”

Then the group started singing. I could hear the background music this time. I guess there was an orchestra nearby. 

I joined in as one of the background singers. My singing was decent enough. While the song was almost the same as in the show, I’ve noticed some of the girls’ lyrics were different. Rarity sang about chatting with all the aristocrats there, Pinkie hoping she’ll enjoy all the dancing, and Fluttershy wanted to see the animals with me.

After all the singing was over, we gave the guards our tickets and entered Canterlot. We then entered the lobby where we were all greeted by Princess Luna and Princess Celestia.

Celestia remembered.

“Princess Celestia! It’s so good to see…” Twilight then noticed Luna. “Princess Luna? I didn’t know you’d be here.” 

“It is our duty to greet the guests,” Luna said. “It is a pleasure to see you all at this event.” She then shook all our hooves.

“Anyway, there’s been so much I’ve been wanting to talk to you about, Princess Celestia,” Twilight said.

“Well, I want you right by my side the entire evening, so we'll have plenty of time together,” Princess Celestia replied. “Come with me, if you please.”

“That’s just what I...wait, I thought you were greeting the guests.” Twilight tilted her head.

“That is our duty,” Luna said.

“Yes, so shouldn’t Princess Celestia stay here to greet them?”

“Oh, apologies. We...er...I was referring to the royal ‘we.’ I presume that tradition has phased out as well?”

“Yeah, pretty much it seems.”

After we all greeted the Princesses, the girls left to do their respective tasks. I held Fluttershy’s hoof as we entered the gardens.

“Are you alright, Fluttershy?” I asked. “You seemed really tense back there.”

“It was just...seeing Nightmare Moon again. It made me...”

“That was not Nightmare Moon, though. That was Princess Luna. She’s a good guy now. There’s nothing to be afraid of.”

“I-I sure hope not...”

Then a bird flew past us. Fluttershy’s face lit up right after.

“Oh, my. Did you see that?” She asked. “A real meadowlark.”

“Yeah, it must be from the garden,” I said.

Then we heard a whistle.

Fluttershy gasped. “Oh! I think she's calling to me.”

“Wait a minute. That whistle sounds like it’s coming from a pony.”

The whistling happened again.

“Hey, you’re right. The octave is a bit low for a bird that size.”

Sure enough, our assumptions were correct. An old stallion nearby was whistling while raking leaves.

“That’s a disappointment,” I said. “But don’t worry Fluttershy. I’m sure we’ll find some animals soon.”

No sooner did we hear the sound of animal chatter. We saw a group of exotic animals in a clearing. I could tell Fluttershy was getting excited.

“Remember what you’ve read,” I reminded her.

“Right.” Fluttershy took a deep breath and slowly approached the animals. Unfortunately, just like in the show, the critters took one look at her and quickly vanished. “Oh, no...what did I do? I know that some of these creatures here are really shy, but I didn’t think they’d be this shy.”

“That’s weird. I thought for sure they would like you. I guess they’re not fond of seeing new ponies. Unless...wait here.”

I looked for the old stallion again. It didn’t take long to find him.

“Excuse me sir,” I said, “but when is it feeding time for the animals?”

“Not long now,” the old gardener replied. “Why do you ask?”

“I have an idea for my date.”

The gardener told Fluttershy and me where the animals’ food was, and how to feed them. After getting the bags, Fluttershy sprinkled some bird seed onto her hoof. Soon, a small flock of birds showed up. They were hesitant at first, but after a while they ate the birdseed. The same result happened when we fed the other animals.

“Why didn’t I think of this before?” Fluttershy said in her usual, sweet, quiet tone. “The animals trust those who feed them. It’s just like the ones at home. Well...most of them at least. Thank you, Spike.”

“Don’t mention it,” I said. “I had a feeling the animals would warm to you if you fed them.”

A low rumble was heard. It almost scared the animals. I clutched on the sound’s source.

“Heh, heh. Speaking of feeding,” I said, “we should get something to eat as well.”

“You go on ahead, Spike,” said Fluttershy. “I’ll stay here with the animals.”

“Is there anything I could get you, Fluttershy?”

“Whatever you bring me is fine.”

Seeing how I was heading inside the castle anyway, I decided to use this opportunity to see how the other girls were doing. I saw Twilight and Princess Celestia talking to each other at a nearby table. On the other side of the room, I saw Rainbow Dash talking to one of the Wonderbolt members. I also noticed Rarity talking to some of the random ponies. That was a relief.

I went to the buffet table, hoping to see what kind of food they’ve got. To be honest, I don’t think I would call the “hors d'oeuvres” food. Some looked like poorly decorated cardboard. Others had such vague shapes and colors, you couldn’t tell what kind of food they were if you tasted them. The “punch” was only a bowl of water that just had pieces of cucumbers floating around.

Is this a gala, or a poor man’s buffet?

Thankfully, I remembered that one mare just happened to have food that looked much tastier. I was going to go find her, when I heard a “psst”. I turned to see Pinkie waving at me. She motioned me to come over. I rolled my eyes and approached her.

“What’s wrong, Pinkie?” I asked.

“I forgot,” Pinkie replied. “Is it ‘1, 2, triplestep,’ or ‘1, triplestep, 2, triplestep’?”

“It’s ‘1, 2, triplestep, triplestep.’”

“Okay, thanks.” She then pronked away.

I sighed. On my way out, I saw Blueblood stepping into a puddle.

“Ugh!” Blueblood cringed.

I couldn’t help but chuckle. “Watch out for that first step. It’s a doozy.”

Blueblood gave me a confused look as he cleaned his stained hoof with a handkerchief.

I headed outside and saw Applejack’s cart. She had a neutral look on her face. Some of the stuff on her cart was missing, so I assumed she made some profits.

“Hey, Applejack,” I called out. “How’s the business going?”

“Well, I’m sellin’,” Applejack replied. “I’ve made some profits, but not as much as I hoped.”

“Huh. How much have you made so far?”

“Well, I’ve made enough so that I could either convince a doctor to take off a few bits on Granny Smith’s future bill, purchase cheap lumber, or buy a plow from a yard sale.”

"Are the ponies here not interested? The food looks fancy enough to me. I like the hint of luster dust on the fritters. Are you charging a reasonable price?”

“That’s the thing. They like the food I’m sellin’, but they can’t buy them. These fancy ponies may have bits to burn, but some of them ain’t ones to carry their coin pouches around. I’ve already ran out of the free samples.”

“That’s a pity. Chin up, though, Applejack. The night is still young, and I’m sure there’ll be more customers soon. Which reminds me…” I looked around the stall and saw some cinnamon baked apples. They were drizzled with what appears to be the same coating they put on candy apples.

“How much are those?” I asked as I pointed at the treats.

“Five bits,” Applejack replied.

“What about for me?”

“Five bits.”

“But I’m your friend.”

“Oh, don’t you start, Spike! I’ve already got Rainbow Dash and her cider addiction to worry ‘bout. I don’t need you askin’ for discounts.”

“Okay, okay. I’m sorry. Relax. I’ll take two of them for full price.” It was a good thing I brought some bits with me just in case. I paid Applejack for the cinnamon apples, and I carried the food back to the gardens.

When I got back, Fluttershy was talking to some of the animals. It almost looked like a ponified Disney movie.

I was going to call out to Fluttershy, but I realized I shouldn’t scare the animals. So, I carefully walked towards her without scaring anyone.

“Oh, Spike, those look delicious,” Fluttershy said as she noticed me and the apples. “Are those from Applejack?”

“Yep.” I handed one of the plates to her. “Between you and me, the food at the gala didn’t look that appetizing, so I bought some apples from Applejack’s stall.”

“Thank you, Spike.”

We both ate our apples as we looked up at the night sky. The stars were only the size of specks, but they still shined brightly.

“This is a beautiful night, isn’t it?” I said.

“It certainly is,” Fluttershy replied. “The other animals enjoy it as well.”

“I’m glad to see they’ve warmed up to you.”

“So am I. They used to be so lonely before the Princess found them. Now, they live happily here in this sanctuary in Canterlot.”

“How did you know about Princess Celestia finding them?”

“The animals told me. They’ve got their own stories to tell. Take Rocky for example...”

“Rocky?”

“The wallaroo. He used to be friends with a dingo back where he once lived, until a big sandstorm came along and separated the two. He never saw his friend again. Thankfully, he was found by the Princess and taken to this lovely sanctuary.”

“I hope that dingo was alright.”

During our conversation, I heard dance music coming from the castle.

“Looks like they’re getting ready to dance in there.” I cleaned my face with a napkin. “Wanna join them?”

“Oh, Spike.” Fluttershy blushed. “I-I don’t know. Dancing in front of all those ponies? Wh-What if they judge us?”

“Don’t worry about that Fluttershy. It’s only going to be one dance. I’ll lead if you want me to.”

Fluttershy took a deep breath. “Excuse us, fellow creatures.”

I held Fluttershy’s hoof as we entered the ballroom. The sound of waltzing music filled the room. We gave a gentle bow to each other before we danced.

Our slow and graceful rhythm was in balance with the steady music. The sound of strings filled our ears and drowned out any distractions. This was a perfect moment.

This is exactly what I hoped for. Dancing with my favorite pony at the gala. It was one of the many things I've wanted to do if I ever go to Equestria, and now here I am.

I saw Fluttershy's nervousness melt away from her face. It was clear she was enjoying this dance as much as I was.

The music slowly died down. It felt like we had just begun. I knew everything doesn't last forever, but dancing with Fluttershy should've been an exception. 

"That was certainly fun," I said. "You danced wonderfully, Fluttershy."

Fluttershy giggled. "Well, I do have a taste for slow dances."

We were just about to head back when we heard Twilight calling our names. We saw her and the Princess sitting at a table nearby.

"Hey, Twilight," I said as Fluttershy and I approached them. "Good to see you're enjoying this gala."

"Same with you," said Twilight. "The Princess and I were just talking about you."

"R-Really?" I sat down next to Twilight, and Fluttershy sat next to me.

"Yep. We talked about how you've helped me learn about friendship. You've taught the girls and me not to judge others, and to show gratitude for those who work hard for you."

"I appreciate your guidance for Twilight," Celestia said. "You've really changed since coming to Ponyville."

"Yeah, I sure have."

I realized something. What did happen with the old Spike? Did I possess him? Did he and I switch bodies? If so, is he able to adjust to his life in the human world? What would happen if we switched back? Would he have done something that, if I came back, would ruin my old life? 

"Spike? Are you okay?"

I quickly shook my head. "I'm sorry. Did you say something, Twilight?"

"You spaced out on us. Is everything alright?"

"Y-Yeah. I'm just feeling a little lightheaded. I think I need a drink." I started to get up.

"Sit back down, Spike," Celestia said. "I already have something for you." She handed me a cup of a frothy drink. She did the same for Twilight and Fluttershy. "I think Applejack called it 'warm cider.'"

"You bought this from Applejack?" Twilight asked. 

"Of course. Normally, selling food at a gala is frowned upon, but since Applejack is one of my star pupil's friends, I was willing to make an exception. I allowed Applejack to set her cart up nearby because I wished to see what she can sell at the gala. I could tell from her culinary style that she's trying to fit in."

I couldn't blame her. When Blueblood tried one of her treats in the show, he spat it out and called it, "common carnival fare." I don't care how common Applejack's food was, it was still good to eat. 

Speaking of Blueblood, I haven't seen him in a while. I saw Rarity talking to some of the guests, and he's thankfully not with her. I decided not to worry about him. Some other random mare will try to flirt with him and suffer the same fate as Rarity in the show.

“Twilight! Twilight Sparkle!” A familiar voice called out.

I turned around, and I almost spat out my drink. The voice came from none other than Moondancer. She was wearing a black, frilly dress. Her mane was styled to look more like Fluttershy’s than Twilight’s, and she wasn’t wearing her trademark glasses. She must’ve been wearing contacts.

“Moondancer!” Twilight hopped from her seat. “I didn’t expect you to be here! What are you doing at the Grand Galloping Gala?”

“I felt like I wanted to socialize a bit more,” Moondancer replied, “and what better way to do it than to spend a night at the gala?”

“I’m so sorry I couldn’t come to your party! It was just that...”

“I know. You needed to defeat Nightmare Moon. I get it. Spike told me about it last time he was in Canterlot.”

Twilight sighed. “I still feel guilty about not being there for you. I wish I could do something to make it up to you.”

Moondancer held Twilight’s hoof. “You still can.”

“Excuse us, Princess.”

The two mares wandered off. I don’t know what they were going to do, but I didn’t have to know.

 After finishing our drinks, Fluttershy and I returned to the garden to interact with the animals again. 

Thanks to Fluttershy’s “translation,” I found some of the animals’ stories to be quite interesting. The toucan always had a craving for cereal, the spidermonkey used to be friends with a colt before he was taken to Canterlot, and the hummingbird and loon were close friends long before they met the princess.

“This has been a fun night,” Fluttershy said.

“I couldn’t agree more.” I sat closer to Fluttershy. “It’s all thanks to you.”

Fluttershy blushed redder than Applejack’s cutie mark. “R-Really?”

“You’ve made me the happiest dragon tonight.” I held Fluttershy’s hoof. “My goal for the gala was to hang out with my favorite pony, and you’ve helped me achieve that goal. No matter what happens at the gala, I still say that this was the best night ever.”

“Oh, Spike.”

We shared a warm embrace. Time was frozen for us. I could hear her gentle heartbeat as we pulled closer together. I picked up her scent of flowers and apples. I still couldn’t believe I was hugging my favorite pony.

“I’d say the same thing,” Fluttershy said. “Without you, I wouldn’t have interacted with any of these animals. Thank you for helping me.”

After we hugged, we continued interacting with the animals. Soon, most of them started to feel exhausted. I suppose most of them were not nocturnal. We decided to let them rest. Fluttershy and I left the garden.

There was nothing left at the gala for us to do. We weren’t interested in another dance and most of the food and drinks ran out. After telling Princess Celestia, Fluttershy and I left the gala. After strolling around Canterlot, I took Fluttershy to my favorite donut shop. After ordering our donuts and cocoa, we sat at a nearby table.

“I’m surprised you asked me to hang out with you instead of Rarity,” Fluttershy said. “Do you not like her anymore?”

“No, no, of course not.” I loosened the bowtie around my neck. “I still like her just as much as I like you. It’s just that I wanted to hang out with you tonight. I wanted to see some of the animals just as much as you.”

Then Pony Joe served us our donuts and cocoa.

“Thanks, Pony Joe,” I said.

“You’re welcome. You know, it’s strange.” Joe scratched his head.

“What is?”

“You’d normally order a pink-frosted donut with extra sprinkles, and yet you’ve ordered one with plain white frosting.”

“I just wanted to try something different tonight.”

“Ah, taking a break from the norm. I get it. It’s always good to try new things.” Joe returned to the counter.

“This sure is a lovely place.” Fluttershy said before she took a bite from her lightly-powdered donut.

“Yeah, Twilight and I used to come here often before we moved to Ponyville,” I said. 

Then we heard the door ringing.

“Twilight Sparkle!” Joe called out. “Ha, ha! Long time no see.”

Speak of the devil.

“I had a feeling you’d be here, Spike,” Twilight said.

“Hey. So how was your time at the gala?” I asked. “How was your best night ever?”

We all gathered at the table as the rest of the girls talked about their time at the gala.

Twilight spent some time chatting with Moondancer after they left. Moondancer had been socializing a lot recently, and even made some new friends. Despite that, she still hangs on to her old ones, as they made her come out of her shell in the first place. While Twilight didn’t have enough time to talk to Princess Celestia, it was nice to meet up with an old friend.

Rainbow Dash wasn’t as attention-seeking as she was in the show. Instead of trying to knock things down to get notice, she actually waited until she could ask if she was qualified to be a Wonderbolt. Spitfire said that even though Rainbow Dash can pull off a wicked trick and save a few falling members, the process of becoming a Wonderbolt doesn’t happen overnight. Still, at least Rainbow now knew how to become one.

Pinkie Pie didn’t mind the slow dancing, but the sluggish pace almost put her energetic self to sleep. Pinkie asked if there was a song the musicians knew that was a bit more fast paced. There was one. It was a song that was in the swing genre. Pinkie managed to dance with about three stallions and one mare before she was done. It was a shame Fluttershy and I couldn’t dance at that time.

Rarity was able to socialize with some of the high class ponies. She learned about what life was like in Canterlot. I thanked Celestia that she didn’t go for Blueblood. She did watch him though, and she noticed how narcissist he was. Even some of the aristocrats commented on how full of himself he was. Rarity and I were lucky she didn’t consider flirting with him.

Applejack was able to make some bits. After Celestia bought some drinks, Applejack’s stall started getting more popular. Her stall was almost empty by the time she sold everypony who came. As for her profits, she made enough to buy at least one of the three options. At least she made more than in the show.

Fluttershy and I talked about our time at the garden. We really had a good time with the animals. We’ve got to feed them and even hear their past stories. We both had a wonderful time there.

“So I guess you girls enjoyed the gala?” I asked.

“Well...” Twilight rubbed the back of her head. “...it wasn’t exactly the night we had in mind.”

“But you still enjoyed it, right? I mean, you girls got to go to a fancy party, chat with members new and old, and experience a taste of Canterlot culture. Sure, maybe you didn’t achieve your initial goals, but you had a good time.”

“I know I did,” a familiar voice said. We turned to see Princess Celestia.

“Princess Celestia!” we all said.

“But don’t you always enjoy the gala, princess?” Twilight asked.

“Oh, Twilight. The Grand Galloping Gala is always awful. That’s why I invited all of you. I was hoping you could liven things up a bit. The evening may not have gone as you planned, but I'm sure you'll agree that in the end it didn't turn out so bad for this group of friends.”

“She does have a point, Twilight,” I said. “With all of us together, even the worst of times can turn into something better.”

“You’re right. Even if the gala’s not what we hoped. All of us together had made this...”

“...the best night ever!” we all shouted.

We all laughed and continued to eat donuts. I was happy that I was able to make the events better for everypony. It might not have been perfect, but at least it was better than turning the castle upside down.