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// The Welcome Party 
// Story: Polished Hooves And Big Apples 
// by Colt_Cuddler_4eva 
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Miamore wasn't exactly sure where he could find something to eat, considering he'd had yet to have a proper tour. But then the most heavenly scent entered his snout. The stallion followed his nose to a cute little bakery called Sugarcube Corner. With such an inviting name, the purple unicorn couldn't help but decide to check it out. Upon entering, he was met by a shout of: "Surprise!" The stallion jumped a bit, taken aback. Yes, Pinkie Pie had told him she was throwing a party, but he didn't know where nor when that would be. Guess he knew now. Pinkie Pie approached Miamore, a big grin on her face.


"See? I threw a party to welcome you to Ponyville! Of course, I'd probably throw a party just to do it--"


The pink mare went on and on. Miamore just smiled and listened, even if it wasn't all that interesting. Finally, when he was able to sneak away, Miamore went over to the snack table. This is where that delightful scent was coming from. The purple stallion licked his lips before deciding on a cupcake to eat. Simply delicious. He hadn't had a well-baked cupcake in so long. The unicorn usually tried to keep to a diet to keep in-shape. But what the hell, he was on vacation! Nothing wrong with pigging out a little. After liking the sweet icing from his lips, Miamore was approached by Rarity once more. She smiled sweetly at him.


"Hello, Mr. Miamore," she greeted him, making the male chuckle.


"Please, dear. Just call me Miamore," the purple unicorn said, keeping that charming smile. Rarity giggled a little.


"Miamore... I just thought you could use a little company. And don't worry, I won't bore you like Pinkie Pie. Poor darling doesn't know when to keep quiet."


"True. But I do enjoy her cheerfulness; not a great deal of that in Canterlot. All of them are stuck up. Well... Not all of them." Miamore recalled a handsome young colt he'd met. Poor thing had been heartbroken and came begging Miamore for help. Sweetest colt he'd ever met. The purple unicorn even believed he'd been falling for the colt. It was not to be, though. Miamore'd had a great sense of love. He could tell that they weren't compatible. The unicorn had found that colt a nice mare just as sweet as he. Miamore remembered that wedding fondly. He was snapped from his thoughts as Rarity spoke again.


"Really? Wait until you've been around her long enough! Then you'll start begging to go back to Canterlot." The two shared a laugh; though, Miamore doubted that. It wasn't that he disliked his home, he was used to being around those types. There was just... something about this little town. Something that felt ... right. Miamore and Rarity spoke for a little while longer until the purple unicorn was requested to dance. From there, he joined in with the fun that seemed to grow naturally within the colorful atmosphere the pink pony had created. The newcomer was rather thankful Pinkie Pie threw him this party. He felt welcomed and he was glad no pony was asking him for love advice. At least, they weren't yet. He had made it clear he was on vacation. Maybe they were kind enough not to bother him with work. The party lasted until the sun started to set. Then everypony started back to their own homes. Miamore offered to help clean up but the Cakes, the owners of Sugarcube Corner, politely declined him and suggested he get some rest. He had come a long way and traveling was always tiring.


Miamore made the walk back to Sweet Apple Acres, not too long after Applejack got there. He caught up with the orange pony, wondering where he would be staying. She told the purple unicorn that Big Mac had offered up his room for the matchmaker to sleep in.


"What a kind thing to do... I would have just taken the guest room. He needn't do that," Miamore said. Applejack shook her head.



"You are our guest. Big Mac is more than happy to let you stay in his room. Plus, the only guest space we got is the floor," AJ said. Miamore nodded. They were being so hospitable to him. How could he really decline? Plus, the purple stallion didn't want to offend the Apple family. Nor did he want to sleep on the floor. Once inside, Miamore had another brief meeting with the ever so quiet Big Mac. He said a quick goodnight to the Apple family, thanking the larger stallion for letting him stay in his room for the night.



"Eeyup," was the answer the unicorn received from the earth pony. Miamore couldn't help but think that was rather charming. A different charming from his own, fake, charming. After chuckling to himself, Miamore went into the room and settled into the big red stallion's bed. It smelled like apples and bit like sweat. Must be from all that working in the orchard. Miamore quite liked it. Living in the city, the scents he experienced weren’t anything like this. As he laid there, Miamore reflected on his day. The first half was just traveling in that carriage of his. Then he'd arrived here and his life had seemed to just cheer up. He wished he knew why, but really ... why should he question it?