“Do you think they like the link to the internet Alex?” Twilight looked over to me from her seat. We were just sitting at the computer, not everypony managed to get home after the party.
“I hope so; it takes a lot of haphazard magic to keep the connection up.”
“Not to mention all of the illegal spells?”
“Yeah… we shouldn’t be mentioning those. Anyways, how else could I tell them what happened to me?”
“Oh yeah, that’s right. The house and everything came over with you so I think there’s just the wall and a big empty place where the hill was.”
“Yeah,” I gave her a skeptical look, “how exactly did you manage that?”
“Well, after we left Princess Luna and I got to work. At first, we were being secretive about it, but about a month ago, Princess Celestia figured out what we were doing. She said what we were doing was very illegal and she didn’t want to hear any more about it. She wouldn't mind after we were ready.”
I chuckled. “Does plausible deniability sound good?”
“Yes,” she looked around, “but we really shouldn’t be-”
“Yeah,” I nodded nervously, “we really shouldn’t.”
“It just umm, works. Yes it just works!”
I nodded more enthusiastically. “No need to dig any deeper.” She told me last night, a very large and very illegal teleportation circle spell. Just don’t tell Princess Celestia, she might just take away my internet and Rainbow’s Live account.
“Well, you said you were going to tell everypony about the party last night.”
“That I did, but it’s a shame it isn’t last night anymore.”
“Skip your technicality or I’ll have to remind you how much hard cider you went through.”
“Ugh, fine. One drinking contest and a unicorn thinks she can hold it over my head all the time.”
“Well…”
“Keep your voice down, Rainbow’s still not up yet.” Okay, let’s rewind a little. Last night was a bit of everything. Music, a few games, dancing, junk food, and a drinking contest between Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and me. If you thought Applejack won then you were right. Rainbow passed out on the floor, but we tried to get her up and out of everypony’s walkway. Currently, she’s curled up on the coffee table.
Among those who didn’t manage to find their way home were Twilight, Rainbow, and Pinkie. When I got up off the couch there was Twilight curled up on a chair. When I went to get some coffee going, I found Pinkie halfway to the door. “At least Pinkie made a serious effort to get home,” I glanced over to Berry Punch curled up with a lampshade on her head, cliché I know but I’m serious. Honestly, some ponies…
“Well, after you went under, Berry had one of Pinkie’s mixed drinks.” We exchanged worried looks. “She is breathing right?”
“Last time I checked, she was also drooling Twilight.” I sighed, “I also cleaned up Pinkie as best I could.”
Twilight recoiled. “At least she’s cleaner right?”
I nodded. “Okay everypony, I have news to tell you. Firstly, if this party was any indication Pinkie’s parties are the best! Secondly, Rainbow over there really knows how to please a crowd. She got us all to come outside, just as the sun started to set, so she could give me a gift; it starts with Sonic and ends in Rainboom.”
“And what did you think of your very first Sonic Rainboom?”
“I need a phrase better than ‘my mind is blown’ Twilight. That thing’s just a total sensory overload with a touch of ‘yeah, that just happened.’ What was it like seeing that in Cloudsdale?”
“Trust me Alex; that is the best way to put it. From Fluttershy’s squealing to jaw drops en masse, I would have to say ‘total sensory overload’ just about covers it. Then this time, a Sonic Rainboom cast against the sunset, it was just stunning.”
“Okay,” I double-checked on Rainbow, “Applejack and Big Mac snuck a cask of cider down into the cellar while I kept Pinkie and Rainbow busy. To tell the truth, I’d like to enjoy it before it starts to go. I do feel bad since it was rushed for me, but Applejack wouldn’t hear me object and well it isn’t easy getting Big Mac to say much of anything. According to AJ, it’s even harder once his mind’s made up.”
“Ahem,” Twilight cleared her throat, “don’t forget that Spike and I put something together for you.”
“Yes, you and Spike put together a book for me. The aptly named Equestria: A Brony’s Guide.” I gave her a peck on the cheek, “I promise to read it after I get this place cleaned up and make sure everypony’s at least capable of getting home.”
Berry began to stir. “Great party Alex,” she winced as the hangover kicked in fully.
“There’s coffee in the kitchen if you need it Berry. Nice to meet you, but I’d like the lampshade back.” She set the lampshade on the coffee table and headed out passed the fluffy tail of Pinkie. We heard her curse at the bright sun before the door closed.
“So Alex,” said Twilight after we once more became the only ones conscious in the house. “Why is it that bronies think stuff happens when we get drunk?”
“They want a cheap joke Twi. It makes a rather silly plot device and I do not tolerate such things… often.”
She gave me a skeptical look. “I already told my parents about you and they’d love to meet you. We’ll be taking the train to Canterlot on Friday so you can meet them.”
I paused as I tried to put that together. “They weren’t put off by the fact I’m not a pony?”
“No," If she was evasive I didn't notice it. “They were just a little annoyed that I wasn’t interested in a unicorn. They didn’t mind a little cross species relation after they got past that.”
“Or they’re going to save their questions and yelling for when we go to meet them.”
Twilight gave me a weak smile. It wasn’t very encouraging, but she always does her best. “Well, I need to go to Quills and Sofas and then head back to the library to send a letter to Princess Celestia.”
Rainbow groaned from the coffee table.
“Twilight, just so you know I haven’t made my choice yet.” Twilight gave me a quick peck and teleported away. I’m really starting to hate that teleportation spell.
As Rainbow finally managed to groan and stagger to her hooves, I forced a smile on my face. “Good morning Rainbow.”
She just gave me a nasty look and grumbled. “Coffee,” she managed to ask.
“Kitchen,” I replied flatly. “You might want to get up and going Rainbow, it’s nearly noon.”
“And what are you gonna do about it?”
“Simple,” I said condescendingly, “I’m going to try and get Pinkie up so she can get to work today.”
Rainbow scoffed. “Yeah, good luck with that.”
“Also, Twilight’s taking me to Canterlot to see her parents on Friday.”
“WHAT?!” Rainbow zoomed out of the kitchen and grabbed me by the collar of my shirt. “When did she plan that?”
“Well,” I started to fidget, “I think she started planning that when we had a little joke about it that last Sunday night.”
“While you were,” her ears drooped, “alone under the stars.”
“So I have a question for you then Rainbow. Twilight and I went into what her parents might have done. I think I’d like to hear your point of view. What would your parents have to say about knowing their girl’s found herself a human boyfriend?”
Rainbow let go of my shirt and started to think hard about it. “They’d freak out, like crazy freak out. A lot of ‘Why isn’t he a pegasus?’ and ‘Won’t he keep you grounded?’ comments. Did she talk to her parents while she was in Canterlot?”
“She said they were rather fine after getting over me not being a unicorn. Personally, I think they’ll go nuts when I’m actually there.” I tried to look supportive of Rainbow. “Besides, I’d need quite a bit of magic to get around if I was with you. We’d be relying on Twilight or some other unicorn. You’d want me to be there to see you become a Wonderbolt and see all of your shows right?”
“Yeah, I’d seriously want that.” Rainbow sniffled.
“Pegasi need to fly,” I gave her a depressed look, “I would ground you pretty badly Rainbow.” I really didn’t want to trample her feelings with logic. “Dashie, I want you to know I haven’t made a full commitment towards Twilight. We’ll work this out okay?”
Rainbow nodded and gave me a hug. “I should get to work now; it shouldn’t be this bright today. We need some clouds in the sky or I’ll be in trouble for not doing my job.” She gave me one last look before darting away, a ‘this isn’t over’ look on her face.
For now, I’m going to send this off and try to get Pinkie up and going. I think I’ll dust off the drive and try Smile, Smile, Smile for starters…