//------------------------------// // Preperations // Story: Shine Boy's Birthday // by WarriorofFaith18 //------------------------------// On a sunny day in the city of Columbus. It was the start of a good day, not just because the sun was shining, but because it was the town’s local hero Shine Boy’s birthday. Unfortunately, he had planned to do his usual routine of patrolling his city for super villains. After his mother made him a special breakfast, he gathered his brother, Gamer, as well as his friends, Love Shine and Shine Girl, to their underground headquarters, the Shine Pad. “Okay, bro. what’s the plan for today?” Gamer asked. “Not much, Gamer. I’m gonna go on a solo patrol since things have been quiet lately.” Shine Boy explained. “Yeah we all have stuff to do today. Otherwise, we’d join you.” Love Shine said. “Anything else going on today?” Shine Girl added. “I have a dinner date later with Serenity.” Shine Boy answered. Serenity was a young photographer for the local newspaper, The Newsgram. She took pictures of Shine Boy for the newspaper. She went to the same school as Shine Boy’s alter ego, Tony Bedding. The two went steady when she learned Tony was Shine Boy. “Well then, the sooner I get out there, the safer Columbus will feel. See you guys later.” Shine Boy headed to his supped-up vehicle, The Shine Pickup, and drove off. “I’m surprised he didn’t mention that today is his birthday.” Shine Girl pondered. “That’s my brother for ya. He always feels like saying it’s his birthday is bragging.” Gamer shrugged. “It’ll make the surprise party worth it.” Love Shine added. “Which reminds me. We should head to the social hall and let everyone know so we can set up.” “I’ll text Serenity on the way over.” Gamer pulled out his phone as the three headed out in their spare motorcycles. ------ Meanwhile, in a deselect building, a figure covered in cloak from head to toe with only his red eye showing loomed over a large cauldron. It was the Chaos Mage, one of Shine Boy’s toughest enemies. He was not only an enemy of Shine Boy but to his teacher, Zion. He vowed to defeat Zion, even if he had to fight Shine Boy to get him. Shine Boy managed to defeat him in the past with plenty of help from his friends. "At last. it's finished." He then took a jar and scooped up some purple substance. “With my latest spell elixir, I will finally defeat Shine Boy once and for all!” He laughed maliciously. “My only regret that my nephew could not be here to see your demise!” and with that, he left his facility. ------ Back at the church’s social hall, Team Shine met up with Serenity as the pastor, Father Mel, unlocked the doors. “Here you all go. Just make sure you all clean up after yourselves and leave it like you found it.” He smiled. “We will.” Promised Gamer. “Thank you, Father.” Love Shine nodded. “I’ll be back in a bit to check up on you guys as well as drop off my card.” Father Mel then headed back to the church as the four entered the social hall. “Okay! I think we can let everyone know we’re ready to set up.” Serenity said. “Good thing I brought my T-Phone.” Gamer held up a phone that looked like a turtle shell and pushed a couple buttons. “Okay, Donnie. We’re ready.” After a couple seconds after Gamer hung up, a portal appeared in front of the group. Out from the portal came their friends from New York and Canterlot -The Ninja Turtles, April, Casey, Karai, Shini, Keno, and the Rainbooms, as well as Spike and Fugitoid. “Hey guys. Long time no see.” Leo greeted. "It's great to see you all again." Gamer smiled as he locked hands with Donnie. "It has been a long time." Karai smiled while Shine Girl hugged Shini. “Thank you, guys, for coming.” Serenity nodded. “We wouldn’t miss it” Sunset smiled. “Pinkie has been preparing for weeks since you told us you were gonna throw Shine Boy a surprise party.” “I brought everything we need to decorate!” Pinkie pulled up a couple boxes with decorations. "You spare no expense, do you, Pinkie?" Love Shine looked at all the boxes. "Nope." "Wow! they're all Shine Boy's favorite colors." Shine Girl saw the decorations in the boxes. “So what do we start on first?” Twilight asked. “How bout where do we put gifts, for one?” Casey held up a present. "Hmm. Ah! Here we are." Love Shine took a table and pushed it to a corner. “Set them right here.” Everyone who brought a present set it on the table. "Okay, now that that's done, where do we start?" Keno asked while dusting off his hands. Serenity then spoke up. “Okay. Shine Boy isn’t due until four thirty. When he comes, you all hide while I greet him. I’ll bring him in and then we all yell surprise. Also, Father Mel wants us to clean up after ourselves.” “Sure thing, sugarcube.” Applejack gave a thumbs up. “Also, other guests will show up later to help. So, we’ll start decorating while Pinkie, Mikey, and Fluttershy get started on the cake." "That's my favorite part of preparing for a birthday besides eating it!" Pinkie squealed. "Heck yeah!" Mikey agreed as the two high fived. "I volunteered to help because Pinkie has a special cake planned." Fluttershy shared. "Great!" Serenity kneeled down to Spike. "Spike, you keep an eye out in case Shine Boy’s in the area.” “I’m your dog.” Spike saluted. "We'll make sure to check up on you in case you need a break." Twilight stated. “Anyone got any questions?” Serenity asked. After no one asked any, Rainbow declared, “Then let’s give Shine Boy an awesome birthday!” "This is going to be devine!" Rarity sang as she took some streamers from one of Pinkie's boxes. Everyone nodded as they all started to decorate while Spike went outside and Pinkie, Mikey, and Fluttershy in the kitchen to start on the birthday camp. This was gonna be one birthday Shine Boy would never forget. To be Continued