It’s been three weeks since the Harmony entente was created and since then things have change for the members of the economic and military pact.
Kemerovo was able to improve its economy and technological capabilities. The River federation was able to expand its merchant empire. And Griffonia was able to slowly recover from their years of stagnation.
Despite the good intentions, not everyone in the international community was happy about the formation of the alliance.
===•••===
September 23 1009 AG
Ponyville.
9:30 AM
*CHOOO CHOOO*
Apollo was startled awake by the loud train whistle after sleeping for a good hour and a half. Calming himself down from the shock, he rubbed his blurry eyes and looked outside of the train window.
“We’re here already?” Apollo said to himself.
“Yes, we are buddy. Artemis is already on the platform waiting for us, so get your stuff together and let’s have a fun day.” Atlas said as he disembarked from the train.
After he grabbed his travel bag from underneath the seat and disembarked from the train.
He immediately zippered up his sweater when the cold country air greeted him.
The two reason why the triplets were now in the friendship capital of the country was because of a holiday called the autumn equinox. A day where the citizens of Equestria celebrates the coming fall season. Thanks to this national holiday they were given a day off.
The second reason was because of Artemis. He wanted to visit Twilight and her friends. When his siblings heard about this trip, they decided to come along since the last time they were in the small town it was still a mess. Thanks to discord’s rampage.
Wanting to get out of the cold, the three humans entered the warm station, bought themselves a nice cup of hot chocolate, and made their way into the lobby. Looking for a familiar purple and green assistant.
“Now, where is that little dragon?” Apollo said.
“Guys I think I found him. I have to warn you guys, he looks different.”
Atlas said.
“What do you mean by that?” Apollo asks.
“Just look.”
Apollo and Artemis looked what Atlas was pointing at.
And they couldn’t believe their eyes.
Atlas was pointing at Spike. He was sitting in one of the nearby seats, reading a power ponies comic.
But instead of the innocent, looking 5-foot 5 dragon they knew, he was now 5 foot 11 and he has muscles that would put a high school quarterback to shame.
“Did he get a gym membership or something?”
Apollo wondered.
“I don’t think so. Twilight or her friends would’ve mentioned that the last time they came to Cantorlot.” Artemis said.
“Well, whatever happened to Spike, we’re going to find out soon enough.” Atlas said as they walked over to the dragon.
“Hey Spike, we’re here.” Artemis said.
The purple and green dragon looked up from his comment and spoke. “Hey AAA. It’s great to see you guys again.” he greeted.
‘Damn, even his voice sounds different.’ Artemis thought.
“Nice to see you too Spike. If you don’t mind me asking, what happened to you?”
Atlas asks.
“I recently had a dragon growth spurt two weeks ago. You should’ve seen the look on every pony's face when they first saw me.” He answered.
“Was it a good reaction?” Apollo ask, he remembered hearing about the greed growth story.
“They weren’t scared of me if you’re wondering. And the best part, I received a part-time gig at Pear butter’s farm.”
“Well, good for you Spike it sounds like you’re doing well for yourself.” Artemis said.
“Thanks. Now, are you guys ready to head over to Twilight’s? Because the walk to the Golden Oaks library is a good 10 minutes away.” Spike asked.
“Oh, don’t worry Spike, were fine with a little bit of walking.” Atlas said as they exited the building.
===•••===
9:40 AM
I have to for friends made their way through the town, three humans couldn’t help but do a little sightseeing.
To their surprise, Ponyville was livelier than they expected. With ponies, young and old, chatting with each other, shopping in the markets. Overall, the town had a friendly and positive attitude wherever they went.
After 10 minutes of walking, they have finally arrived at the Golden Oaks library.
“Hey Twilight, we back. Where are you?” Spike called out.
“I’m in the kitchen, just give me a second.”
A few seconds later Twilight teleported into the library. She is wearing an apron over her clothes.
“Twilight!” The triplets said in unison as they pulled the bookworm into a hug.
“Hey boys, welcome back to Ponyville. How was journey?” She said after ending the hug.
“The train ride was fine. Wasn’t expecting the temperature to drop like a stone when we arrived.” Apollo said.
“If you’re feeling cold, I can make you some tea, coffee or hot chocolate if you want.”
“Na, we’re good.” Artemis said as he took off his beanie.
“Hey Twilight, why are you wearing an apron?”
Atlas asks.
“I decided today to make some autumn themed desserts. I made some cinnamon rolls and a pumpkin pie.”
“I didn’t know you was participating in the town festival.” Artemis said.
“Oh, I’m not. That job goes to the Cake Family, Pinkie Pie, and the apples, and a few others. I think I’m a pretty good but not that good, maybe in a few years who knows.”
“Hey, sorry to cut this conversation short, but where are we sleeping tonight?” Atlas asks.
“I’m glad you asked because since the library was damaged thanks to this course reign of terror, I decide to renovate and expand it. Now there are four bedrooms. I also expanded in the basement as well so if you want to sleep down there, you can.”
“I forgot to warn you guys in the basement my dragon cave is down there. So be careful with my stuff if you’re sleeping down there.” Spike yelled from upstairs.
“A dragon cave? Isn’t this place a bit small for a dragon hoard to fit in?” Artemis said confusion.
“It’s not an actual dragon cave, he just called is that because that’s where he plays video games and watch movies.”
“A basement filled with video games and movies.” Apollo and Atlas looked at each other.
“Dibs!” They yelled as they ran down the stairs. Leaving Artemis and Twilight alone in the library.
Before Artemis let curiosity take him over, Twilight got his attention by grabbing his arm.
“What is it Twi?”
“I was wondering if you want to sleep with me tonight. I mean it’s been a long time since we seen each other and- “
“I’ll sleep with you tonight.” Artemis said.
“Really?”
“Yeah, I mean I’m going to be up pretty late, but I’ll join you. After all, I missed my purple librarian.”
“Aww, you’re too sweet.”
Then their moment was interrupted when Apollo burst through the basement door.
“Dude, you need to come down-… am I interrupting something?”
“No” the two nerds said in unison.
“OK good. Artemis you need to come down here. It is awesome down there.”
“How awesome?”
“He has a massive flatscreen TV. He has a snack bar down there, and you know those nice-looking couch pits?”
“Yeah?” Then Artemis realized. “Wait he has one?”
“Yep, with heated seats.”
“I need to see this.”
Artemis gave Twilight a kiss on her for head, and then bolted down the steps.
“Holy crap it’s beautiful!”
“I told you the dragon cave would be popular.” Spike said to Twilight, from the second-floor loft.
===•••===
An hour of playing around in the “dragon cave” later
10:40 AM
“Where do you three want to go first?” Spike asks.
“I don’t know honestly.” Artemis said.
“Wait, how about we go to that bakery? What it called? … Sugar cube corner.” Apollo suggested.
Spike gave a nervous chuckle.
“Maybe we can do that later the bakery is very busy right now. And pinkie pie is likely figure that you are in Ponyville and is actively hunting you down.”
“What do you mean she’s hunting us down?” The triplets said, with a concerned look on their faces.
“Anytime someone new comes to Ponyville, Pinkie Pie always throws a party for them.”
“For every single pony that visits this town. I thought she was exaggerating.” Artemis said.
“Nope, she doesn’t lie about that type of stuff.”
“But we’ve been to Ponyville before, and she didn’t throw a party for us.” Said Atlas.
“That’s because Ponyville was a mess. And she has one rule, ‘never throw parties at an inappropriate time’. Longer the party is postponed the bigger it is.”
“So, what you were telling us is that there is a chubby pink pony high off of sugar and spice is probably looking for us as we speak.”
Apollo said.
“Yep.”
“I’m not ready for that sugar rush. So that place is out. Apollo said.
“How about sweet apple acres? I always wanted to meet the Apple family.” Artemis suggested.
“OK, Sweet apple acres it is.” Spike said.
After that, the four friends started their walk towards the apple orchard.
===•••===
One minute later.
Twilight’s point of view.
The librarian of the Golden Oaks library was relaxing in her new living room, reading a book as usual when she heard a bunch of knocks on her door.
Put in her book on the couch she walked towards the door and opened it to see Pinkie pie, wearing a blue and white dress.
This meant two things, she was either baking and making sweets like usual. Or she was planning a party and handing out invitations.
“Hello Twilight.”
“Hey pinkie pie, how’s it going?”
“Everything is going great thanks for asking. I have a question for you. Have you seen the triplets? My pinky senses told me that they were here in town and now I’m looking for them so I can give them their invitations.”
“Sorry Pinky, you just missed them. They wanted to explore the town, so maybe they are nearby.”
“Oh. Ok. if you see them let me know. “Before I forget.” she pulled out an envelope out of her poofy mane. “Here’s your invitation.”
“Thanks.”
“You’re welcome.” Pinkie pie said as she skipped away.
“Owllicious, should I warn them?” Twilight asks.
“Hoo.”
“Yeah, you’re right. They should be fine.”
===•••===
15 minutes later.
10:56 AM
“I know that sweet apple acres is big, never knew it was this big.” Artemis said in wonder.
“Yeah, Twilight and I thought the same thing when we first came to Ponyville.” Spike chuckled at the memory.
“Hey guys, that must be the farm.” Atlas said I’m ahead.
The rest of the group ran where Atlas was standing and was able to see the heart of the apple orchard.
“Now that’s a lot of land. They even have pear trees.” Apollo said.
“This place looks like it belongs in a Hallmark movie.” Artemis said.
“Boys we finally made it to the god damn farm.” Atlas said in relief.
After the friends went around the bend and entered into the farm, they spotted Applejack. Carrying a small crate of apples.
“What’s up, Applejack!” Apollo called out.
“Howdy triplets, howdy spike. What brings you to sweet apple acres?” The Apple farmer said as she put down her crate.
“Nothing much I am just showing the humans around Ponyville. And they want to see your family’s farm first.” Spike responded.
“Well, I’m glad that you decided to come down to our farm.”
“So, where’s the rest of your family AJ?”
Artemis asks.
“Well, I’m glad your ask. One of them is nearby.”
Applejack cleared her throat and yelled.
“Pa!”
“Yeah?” A thick southern accent responded.
“Are you done harvesting the last pear tree?”
“Yeah, why? You need help or something?”
“No, I don’t need any help. I’m just letting you know we have visitors.”
“Visitors? Now hold on tight every pony, I’m coming.”
They only had to wait a few seconds for a yellow stallion with a red mane and tail to come out of the barn.
The triplets knew that ponies in Equestria can grow pretty tall. After all they have encountered a lot of tall ponies in Canterlot.
But this stallion is a tank of a pony.
He is 6’7” tall and wears a Stetson hat similar to Applejack’s. Despite the winter coat he was wearing, the humans could tell that he had a lot of muscle underneath it.
Despite his friendly demeanor, he looks more intimidating than Shining armor.
“Howdy spike, wasn’t expecting you to be he-… who are these fellas?”
“These are our friends from Canterlot. This is Artemis, Atlas and Apollo.” Applejack said.
“Wait, you’re the good Samaritans that helped Applejack and her friends to the hospital.”
“That’s us.” Said Atlas
“Well, I’ll be damned, never knew that you three would be visiting my farm. My name is Bright Mac, owner of sweet apple acres. What brings you around these parts?”
“We’re in town for the autumn festival and we decided to do some exploring.” Apollo answered.
“So is a Ponyville as good as you imagined?” The yellow earth pony stallion asked.
“Yeah, the town is very positive and friendly. Way more than Cantorlot.” Artemis head.
“Well, I’m glad that Ponyville is treating y’all right.”
Suddenly, a cold gust of wind started to blow through the area, making everyone shiver.
“*BRRR* It’s getting pretty cold out here.” Spike shivered.
“How about we head inside the house until the wind dies down?” Applejack suggested.
“Good idea sweetie, come on every pony.”
(A few minutes later.)
“Thank goodness we’re out of the cold.” Said Spike.
“Hey Mr. Mac, thanks for allowing us to come to your house.” Atlas said.
“Think nothing of it. After all, it wouldn’t be nice to leave y’all out there in the freezing cold.” he said, as he took off his coat.
“Who is making all that ruckus?”
“Sorry ma, me and pa just coming out of the cold for a little bit. And we have some friends with us as well.” Applejack responding.
“All right, just turn it down a bit, Granny is taking a nap right now. Oh, and I also just finish baking a pie, does any pony want slice?”
“I’m not passing up that offer.” Spike said.
The humans just looked at each other, shrugged and followed Spike and the apples.
When they enter the kitchen, they were met with a vest array of pies, fritters, caramel apples, and other desserts.
“Oh my God, it’s an all you can eat buffet.” Apollo said in shock.
“That’s not for us. That’s for the festival later on.”
Said Applejack.
“I knew that.” Said Apollo.
Then Apollo saw the pony that made all of the mouthwatering desserts.
She has a golden orange color fur coat, similar to Applejack’s with her mane and tail being a buttercup yellow. And she is as tall as the dragon who is currently in front of her waiting for the first slice of apple pie.
“Now be patient Spike, there’s enough pie for everyone.”
“I know, but when your pie is involved, I want to be first one to get a slice.”
After serving spike a slice, Pear butter started to survey the kitchen to see who else wanted one.
Then she noticed the humans in the room.
“Applejack didn’t you didn’t tell me that the human three was going to be in our house.”
“Oh, right I forgot to tell ya. Applejack facepalm “Triplets, this is my ma, Pear butter. Ma, this is- “
“AJ, and you don’t have to introduce them to me. I only know who they are. After all they’re one of the most famous Ponies an Equestria. Now, does any of you want to slice?”
“Yeah, I’ll try one.” Artemis said.
After he received his slice, Artemis sat down at the table and took a bite.
His eyes popped wide open.
“This is the best apple pie I have ever tasted.”
Then he devoured the rest of it.“What’s in it?”
“I can’t tell you because that’s a Family secret.”
Pear butter said with a wink.
“That’s Pear for ya. Just like ma, she can make any pony want more of her treats.”
Bright Mac complemented.
“Oh, stop it you’re making me blush.”
“It’s the truth, honey.”
It was at that moment when everyone in the kitchen heard the front door open.
“Hey every pony, we’re home.”
“Hey Applebloom, hey Big Mac. We’re in the kitchen and we have visitors.” Said AJ.
A few seconds later, Apple Bloom entered the kitchen.
She is a spitting image of Bright Mac. And she was at least 5‘4”.
“AJ, did you say we had visit-… Are they the Yukon three?!” Applebloom said in shock.
“Bloom, turn it down, your granny sleeping.” Pear butter said.
“Sorry.” She said sheepishly.
“So, you’re AJ’s little sister.” Atlas said.
“Yep, my name is Applebloom. Nice to meet ya. If you don’t mind me asking, how were you able to come up to Ponyville? I thought you three would still be working in Canterlot.”
“Well, just like the rest of the country we got the day off. So, we decided to come up here to see what the festivities are like.”
“You’re in town for the entire day. I got to tell the CMC about this.”
“What’s the CMC?” Apollo ask.
“CMC stands for cutie mark crusaders. Every day after school and on the weekends, we tried to find our special talent.” Applebloom answered.
“So you try to figure out your life‘s purpose all the time?” Atlas ask.
“Well, not all of the time, just most of it.”
Then another pony enter the room. He has a dark red coat and a blonde mane and tail and just like his father, he is tall muscular stallion. Standing at a good 6‘6“.
“Hey every pony, sorry for taking so long.”
“It’s all right, Macintosh.” Then Bright noticed a letter in his left hand. “Who’s letter is that?”
“I don’t know, me and Applebloom found it on the front porch. And we don’t know if we should open it or not.”
“Hmmm, pass me the letter.”
After Big Mac handed his father the letter, Bright Mac inspected it, and then opened it.
The moment he opened the envelope, explosion of streamers and confetti came out of it. Scaring the shit out of everyone. And then somehow, pinkie pie came out of the envelope, flew through the air while doing a somersault, and landed like she was an Olympic gymnast.
“Ta-da!” The party pony said.
“How?!” a bewildered Apollo said. “How in the fuck did you fit in that tiny ass envelope?!”
“I don’t know I’m just able to.”
“What the fuck?” Atlas said.
“Don’t worry boys it’s just pinky being Pinky. Now, why did you decide to give my entire family a heart attack?” Pear butter ask.
“To deliver invitations to the AAA’s welcome to Ponyville party!” The hyper pony said.
“So let me get this straight you decided to stuff yourself inside of a small envelope and donate that same envelope just delivered invitations?”
“ Sometimes.” She said casually.
‘ What the hell is wrong with her.’ Artemis thought.
‘This wouldn’t fly in America.’ Atlas thought.
Pinkie pie looked at her watch gasp, and said.
“We have to get going the party’s going to start in 10 minutes!”
“Let me get my coat.” Bright Mac said.
“I’m coming with you, I need to get my scarf anyway.” Said Spike.
“Well, it looks like we’re going to attend a Pinkie party.” Artemis said himself.
===•••===
11:15 A.M.
Sugar Cube Corner.
After eight minutes of walking, the Apple Family, the triplets, and Pinkie Pie made it to the famous bakery.
She open the door to the bakery, lead everyone towards the entrance of the basement.
“Pinkie, why are you taking us towards the basement?” Atlas ask.
“It’s not a basement it’s my party cave. And that’s where the party is being held.”
“Of course she has a cave.” Apollo said.
“It’s also where she plans most of her parties.”
Apple Bloom whispered.
“Really? that’s interesting.” Apollo whispered.
Finally, the group made it to the cave only to see darkness.
“Where is everybo-“
Before Artemis can finish his sentence, the lights inside of the cave turned on and everyone in hiding jumped out, and yelled, “SURPRISE!”
“Wow, that’s a lot of ponies.” Artemis said in surprise.
Who’s at this moment, when pinkie pie grabbed a microphone out of nowhere and said, “it’s time to party!”
The crowd cheered in agreement.
“Pinkie.”
“Yes, Atlas.”
“We appreciate the party you set up in this cave, but there’s just one problem. We don’t know these people the only ponies that we know is you, the elements and the apples.”
The party pony looked at Atlas with a serious look on her face.
“Why do you think I throw parties for every newcomer that comes to town? So they can meet every pony! Now it’s time for you to make some more friends!” She said, while dragging him to a random group of ponies.
“Help!”
“Artemis.”
“Yeah.”
“This is going to be an odd few hours.”
“You can say that again.”
===•••===
A few hours later.
1:15 PM
After the party came to an end, and all the partiers left the bakery the triplets were sitting in a nearby booth.
“I never thought a parting could be so exhausting.”
Apollo said while having his head down.
“It’s a Pinkie party, what did you expect?” Atlas responded
“It was a fun party, even though there was at least one hundred ponies staring at us.” Artemis chimed in.
“Do you think that’s bad, try to answer all of the questions Lyra had about humans.” Apollo said
While the triplets were trying to stay awake, Spike walked over to their table.
“Hey AAA, are you guys OK?”
“Yeah, just a bit burned out.” They said in unison.
“In that case, do you want to come with me and Rarity to the Clearwater spa? Usually Rarity bring Fluttershy along, but she has to deal with a few things with her animal friends.”
“Hmmmm, eh why not, we were thinking about where we should go next anyway.” Artemis said as he put back on his beanie.
“I’m coming too. Apollo are you coming along?”
The only response Atlas got was snoring.
“Apollo!”
“Yep Yep I’m up, I’m up. what’s going on?”
“We’re about to check out the spa in town. Do you want to come?”
“Yeah. I’ll come with you guys.”
“Great now follow me. Rarity is waiting for us at the spa.”
===•••===
1:20 PM
Clearwater spa.
After a nice five minute walk from Sugarcube Corner, the four friends entered the lobby of Clearwater spa.
It was not as big or glamorous as the spa in Cantorlot castle, the place had a nice relaxing vibe to it, helped by the smell of lavender and incense in the air.
Behind the front desk was two identical earth pony mares. The one on the right had blue coat with a pink mane and tail, while the other one had a pink coat with a blue colored mane and tail.
It was clear that they were identical twins.
“Hello Aloe, hello Lotus. Do you know where Rarity is?”
“Good afternoon to you, Spike. Miss rarity is currently waiting for you in the massage room.”
Lotus said in her unique blossom valley accent.
“Are these three gentlemen with you? Or are they separate party?” Aloe ask
“There with me. Rarity decided to invite them since Fluttershy is not going to be here today.”
“If you don’t mind, can you please tell me your names so I can put it on the reservation list.”
“Full names, or just our first names?” Artemis ask
“Full names please.” Aloe said.
“Atlas Jupiter Yukon.”
“Apollo Titan Yukon.”
“Artemis Pluto Yukon.”
“All right, I got you three on the list. The changing rooms are right behind you, when you’re done changing, I will show you boys where the massage room is.” Lotus said.
So they did just that. They changed into the room and they followed Lotus to the massage room where Rarity was waiting for them.
“Good afternoon AAA, I’m glad that you accepted my invitation.” Rarity said.
“Thanks for inviting us in the first place.” Atlas said.
“What massage are we going to get today?” Artemis ask.
“Deep tissue.” Spike and Rarity said in unison.
“That’s interesting, I never had one before.”
“Trust me, I had one before and it was a pretty interesting experience.” Apollo said
After waiting a few minutes, Aloe and a few other massage therapists came through the door.
===•••===
2:40 P.M.
“Did everyone enjoyed their time at the spa?”
Rarity ask the four boys.
Spike: “I enjoyed myself.”
Apollo: “it was relaxing.”
Artemis: “I feel flexible again.”
Atlas: “ it was nice.”
“Well, I’m glad that you enjoyed yourself. Sadly, this is where we part ways since I have to get back to the boutique. See you at the festival, every pony.”
After the fashionista left, Spike and the triplets were now wondering what to do next.
“Is there anything else we can do in this small town?” Artemis ask.
Spike ponder this question for a few seconds.
“Besides the bars and restaurants, arcades and a few interesting stores and the occasional catastrophe. That’s basically it.”
“Is there a movie theater nearby?”
“Yeah, there’s two in town.”
“Maybe we can go the-… do you hear that?”
Everyone started to hear a sound similar to a jet engine.
“Where is it coming from?” Atlas wondered.
His question was answered when Rainbow Dash appeared from the clouds and landed right in front of them.
“And that’s how you stick the landing.” She said with confidence.
“Hey, speed demon.” Atlas deadpan voice while brushing off some dirt off of his sweater.
“Was that really necessary?” Spike said deadpan face.
“Uh, yeah it was necessary. Come on spike you should really know me by now. Anyway, Fluttershy need more help finding some homes for the animal before the cold front comes in.”
“And you think we would be a perfect fit for the job?” Apollo ask
“Yeah, you guys look like you can do it. Wait, didn’t you do something similar back New York?”
“Nope, animals find their own homes. By themselves.” Apollo said.
“Oh…. Well anyway, do you for want to help out in Fluttershy?”
“Sure, why not.” Spike accepted.
===•••===
The Whitetail forest/ Fluttershy’s cottage
2:55 P.M.
“Hey Fluttershy, I got some more help.”
Rainbow Dash yelled.
The Shy animal lover turned around.
“Oh thank goodness, thank you for coming every pony.”
“No problem, after all we weren’t doing anything important anyway.” Atlas said.
“Good, now since the cold front is coming, I need you to escort these animals while they try to find a home for the winter. Atlas you’ll take this squirrel.” The squirrel jumped from a tree and landed on his shoulder.
“Apollo you’ll take the sugar glider.” Just like how Crater jumps on his head back in Cantorlot. This brown sugar glider landed on his head, like it owns the place. “This is going to be easy.”
“And Artemis, you take this rat to its new ho- “
“No! no no no no no. There is no way in hell I’m getting close to that massive rat.” Artemis said.
“Why not?” Fluttershy asked in confusion.
“Because i’m not going to allow that rodent to give me an infectious disease or let it bite me. I’ll escort any other animal. Just not that one.”
“All right, I can give you this Capybara instead.”
The capybara appeared from behind Fluttershy and walked over to Artemis.
“Man, you had a capybara all this time? I’ll help this guy out. Now where do you wanna go buddy? Wanna go to the lake nearby or do you want to go to the nearby trees?” Artemis said, as he walked away with the capybara.
With Artemis gone, Spike was the last one still without an animal.
“I’ll take the rat.” Spike reluctantly offered.
“Thank you Spike. At least you’re not the 23rd pony to turn her down.”
“No problem, flutters.”
“Just be careful with her, she’s a little diva.”
“Don’t worry, I will.”
After spike left, Fluttershy was about to return to her cottage when she spotted Owllicious carrying a brown picnic basket.
“Hey Owllicious, what’s in the picnic basket?”
“Hoo.”
“Twilight wants to give me cinnamon buns?”
“Hoo, Hoo, Hoo, Hoo.”
“And you’re helping her to deliver them to the rest of the girls?”
The owl nodded.
“Aww, that’s very kind of you and Twilight. Wait right here I have something for you.”
So, the owl did just that. After Fluttershy came back and gave him a bag of birdseed and a thank you note, Then the owl flew back to the library.
After they helped a bunch of animals find homes for the coming cold weather. Spike, Atlas Apollo and Artemis decided to play around in the arcades and go and watch a bunch of movies for the rest of the afternoon.
===•••===
8:00 PM
(Two hours since the festival started.)
Artemis and Atlas were taking a break on the steps of Town hall, watching the festival goers having a nice time. They were also watching fresh snow falling from the sky.
“Man, what a day.” Artemis said, as he attempted to take a bite out of his caramel on a stick.
“You got that right. Haven’t walked around one place like this since my vacation in Cloudsdale, or when we were dealing with Discord.”
“Speaking of vacations, what do you think our friends in Canterlot are doing with their day off?” Artemis ask
“I think Lydia and Lily are spending time with their family in Hollow shades. And Otto Is doing the same in Cloudsdale. I don’t know about the rest of them though.”
“I know that when we get back to city, our upper class friends would be very surprised to hear that Octavia Melody lives in Ponyville.
“Wait wait wait wait. The up-and-coming cello player lives in Ponyville?!” Atlas ask in disbelief.
“Yeah, she doe-… How do you know that?”
“Know what?” Atlas said nervously.
“That she’s an up-and-coming cello player? I thought you didn’t like classical music.” Artemis said to his brother in suspicion.
“Celestia might’ve invited me to a few symphonies once or twice…… or 14. You’re not off the hook how do you know about Octavia?”
“Dude, I work with nobles every work day. That’s how I know who she is.”
“Oh, right.” he said sheepishly. “ Did you encounter any other famous person in this town?”
“Besides the Rich family, and the elements, Vinyl scratch lives in Ponyville as well. In fact, she’s roommates with Octavia Melody.”
“Now that’s a sentence that I would hear in my life.” Atlas said.
“I know right I didn’t believe it myse-“
He was unable to finish his sentence thanks to someone throwing a snowball at his face.
This caused Atlas to laugh to the point where he started to cry.
Then his turn to get hit in the face.
“Who threw those snowballs?” Artemis said while brushing the snow off his face.
Then they heard three voices laughing their butt off.
After Atlas brush the snow off his face, he noticed a gray cloud loading very low to the ground.
“Is it me or is that cloud floating way lower than it should be.”
“Yep, and whoever is controlling it, is the culprit.”
Artemis then grabbed a bunch of snow, formed it into a ball and threw it as hard as he can at the cloud.
“Ow!”
“That doesn’t sound like a Rainbow Dash.” Artemis said in confusion.
“Then, who is it?”
Show me the laughter started again The two humans followed the sound to the bushes next to the steps.
That’s where they found Apollo and a white unicorn filly with a pink and purple mane and tail.
After a few seconds of staring the pair down, they finally notice Atlas and Artemis.
“Crap, they found us.” Said the filly.
“So, you two threw those snowballs.” Atlas said, accusingly.
“No.” The two culprits said in unison.
“Then who did?”
“Scooterloo did it!” The white filly pointed at the cloud.
“Sweetie Belle, you snitch!!!”
“All right, whoever it is show yourself!” Atlas yelled.
“Fine.”
Then slowly the third and final culprit came out of her hiding spot.
She is an orange pegasus filly wish a purple mane and tail. And she looks around 12 years old, the same age as a Applebloom and Sweetie Belle.
Without a second thought, atlas picked up one of his snowballs and threw it right at the orange Pegasus.
To their surprise, she dodged it.
“Nice try, but you need to do more than that to get me again.” Scooterloo said in amusement.
Determined to get a nice clean shot atlas and Artemis started throwing tons of snowballs at the Pegasus. Only for her to dodge all of them, by doing a bunch of air acrobatics.
“Is that all you got?”
And in a turn of events, Scooterloo was hit in the back. But it wasn’t from the humans.
It came from Dinky Doo. And she was not alone. Her mom Derpy, her sister Sparkler, and her father, Dr hooves, and a bunch of other ponies were standing right behind her. To make things even worse Rainbow Dash had a huge pile of snow right behind her.
“Snowball fight!!!”
“Oh shit.” Atlas said as he gathered all the snow he can find.
That war cry started a snowball fight that lasted a good hour and a half.
===•••===
The very next day.
September 24 1009 A.G
Canterlot castle.
10AM
“So, how was your time in Ponyville?” Celestia asked Atlas.
“It was pretty nice. The town is friendly. We did some interesting things. And little prank gone wrong somehow started a snowball fight.”
“Sounds like you and your brothers had fun in Ponyville.”
“Yeah, we did but the interesting part is that Twilight not only made a bunch of bake goodies for us. She also renovated and expanded the library. The place is huge now. But enough about my trip. What happened with you and the rest of the castle?”
“Nothing too interesting besides catching my mom going through the freezer and the usual shenanigans the Royal guard gets into.”
“Oh thank goodness, I thought I was missing something interesting when I was gone.”
Celestia checked the time on her watch. “I’m sorry to cut this short but I have to get to my office if you need anything just let me know.”
“All right see you later.” Atlas said.
“You too, my love.”
As they started to part ways, Atlas remembered something important.
“Wait, before you go, did you know that Octavia melody lives in Ponyville and she’s roommates with vinyl scratch?”
“I’m sorry, what?!”