//------------------------------// // Setting up the party // Story: A Pie's Mind's Eye // by DroshinNote //------------------------------// “Um Pinkie...” Twilight was looking around the room with a slight glint of panic in her eyes. “It’s not that I doubt your party planning abilities but... well...” Twilight sat down on her haunches in the middle of the room, continuing to glance around the room. “Are you sure this is what Luna would want?” The room in question was filled with dark blue and purple streamers lining the wall, a large dance area set up in the middle of the room. The tables lining the sides of the room had magic candles, their flames burning a dark shade of purple. At the front of the room on a small stage was Ponyville’s own Vinyl Scratch, otherwise known as DJ-pon3, was setting up a few portable speakers. Beside her were Trixie and Fluttershy who were assisting the unicorn with the massive amount of cords and plugs. Other than that were a few of Luna’s old guards who either retired or transferred to the Dusk guard after her retirement. “Why is Fluttershy here? Why is Trixie here? Vinyl I can kind of understand. And isn’t it too dark in here? I know she's supposed to be the princess on the night and all but I-” Twilight stopped as she looked over towards Pinkie, who had one eyebrow raised as high as possible. “Ok-ok. I get it. I trust you, and if you think this is going to make her happy, whatever this is going to be, I’m sure it will be fine.” Twilight gave a nervous giggle, trying to hold a very shaky smile. After a few moments she finally let her face fall with a sigh. “I’m sorry, it's just this is really weird for me. I don’t know why she decided to come out of retirement. I’m nervous that I am not doing a good job. And, just- I know I said I’d talk to her about it tonight but I don’t know if I want to? I know I’m probably just being paranoid, but what if I’m right?” Pinkie sat by her friend and gave her a pat on the back. “You know, I’m sure about a lot of things in life. I’m sure my cakes are the yummiest cakes in Ponyville. Despite what Poundcake says on the matter.  I’m sure Applejack loves her work and delivers only the best Apples she can grow. And I am completely sure that you have been doing a great job leading Equestria! If Luna says otherwise then I guess I’ll just pack up this party and move it to a different room. One filled with really bright lights and huuuuuuge posters of you, with a giant no moon-ponies allowed sign on the door!” Pinkie nodded to herself.  Twilight let out a small snort. “Well I guess I’ll find out tonight. Though I still want to know why Fluttershy and Trixie are here.” “Well, Fluttershy got to know Luna through some events that they both went to. Turns out they have Similar interests. As for Trixie...” _________________________(Yesterday Mourning)__________________ “Hey Trix” PinkiePie started off her letter. “So remember when I couldn’t make it to our drinking night? Well I know just how to make it up to you. You know all those cool little table side magic tricks you do all the time at bars. The ones that make Berry Punch freak out and fall off her stool when she's plastered? Yea those, I need you to come to Canterlot to do those. Specifically for a Princess party. You know, A party for Princesses. I mean there will be more than princesses there of course. A Lot of guards and ex-guards, Fluttershy, Me, and some other ponies that I don’t think you know? I mean you might know Diamond Tiara. But yea, free drinks, good place to practice your bar magic, and you might see Twilight get drunk. She REALLY can’t handle her liquor. What do you say? -Pinkie” ___________________________________________________________ “She really is good entertainment at parties. I definitely didn’t invite her because I felt bad about skipping out on her to come to Canterlot. No ma’am!” Pinkie said with an innocent looking smile. Twilight decided to let that one slide. She had seen Trixie perform at small parties before and usually she did pretty well. Though Twilight was unsure where she was going to perform while the stage was being taken up by Vinyl. “Ok well, the party is in an hour. I’m going to go grab Diamond Tiara and Sunbeat Melody. They might want to know where this party is taking place after all.” Twilight said as she stood back up. Taking one last look around the room she gave her wings a small rustle, trying to shake the nerves from her body. “After that I’ll go grab Luna and bring her here.” “And?” Pinkie questioned. “Are you going to talk to her about the whole ‘am I a good Princess?’ thing then or are you going to wait? I mean I understand if you want to wait, it would be a real shame if I had to break down this party before it even began. Do you know how hard it is to find candles that burn purple? I mean, It isn’t as hard as it used to be. Since you became a princess ponies have been making so many purple based decorations. Before your coronation I could only ever find purple burning candles around Nightmare Night, and oooooh boy did I horde those things.” Pinkie then cleared her throat, catching herself going off track. “But yea, are you going to talk to her before or during the party?” “I think-I think I’ll talk to her near the end of the party? I don’t want to ruin a good night with my own insecurities you know?” Twilight shuffled a bit in place and glanced at the door. “Look, we can talk about this later. I’m going to go grab Luna’s guests. Got to make sure everything happens on time you know?” With that Twilight waved to her friend and trotted out the door at a nice pace. Pinkie sighed, her friend was wound up so tight from this whole thing. Pinkie hoped this party would help her unwind, as well as help her grow closer to Luna. Either way Part two of her plan was almost complete. Once the Vinyl’s sound system was set up and the food arrived everything would be ready. The next Part of her plan would be the Party itself.