The four mares stepped down from the wagon. And they all felt astonished, excited and weird. But they all had this feeling that this night was going to have something in store of them. They went slowly through the streets, feeling the breeze blowing through their manes. Their heads were turning around with amazement from what they’re seeing from the colorfully glowing signs and amazing structures of the casinos and restaurants.
They kept moving throughout the crowd until they reached a restaurant with a French layout. It had a large wooden door with colorful glass vents. The sign was made of neon lights writing the words Nuit d’amour which is French for Love night. They got in to see a place of a high sense of delicacy. Just as they came in a tall stallion with a square chin and black mane came to them. He was wearing a black tuxedo with a handsome tie.
“Hello your highness and ladies. And welcome to Nuit d’amour.” said the stallion.
“Greetings,” Luna said. “Is my reservation ready?”
“Of course your highness,” The stallion said. “Everything is prepared as you’ve ordered. Please, follow me ladies.”
The four mares followed the stallion to a big round table with four red chairs around it. There was golden cloth on the table. Each mare took her place around the table and starting looking at the menus.
“Wow Lulu,” Twilight said. “This place is really fascinating. I would have never expected that.”
“Yes Luna.” Rarity said. “The place is really luxurious.”
“And really expensive,” Applejack whispered to Rarity. “I don’ think I can afford anything from here.”
Luna giggled a bit then she said. “Don’t worry about that Applejack. It’s going to be my treat.”
“Luna that’s so generous.” Rarity said. “But I think it’s way too generous to accept.”
“Oh, look who is talking.” Luna said. “But this isn’t an offer. This is an order to accept this.”
“And what if I refused to accept?” Applejack said.
“Then I’ll consider you as a rebel.” Luna said. Then they all shared a good laugh.
“But I’ve got to say Luna.” Rarity said. “I thought I would find something different here. But it’s no different from any place in Canterlot.”
“This place is different from most places here in LasPegasus.” Luna said. “It has this classy layout so it can attract the aristocratic class members who want to have fun without nopony knowing.”
“So it’s as a place where the aristocrats do things that other aristocrats think as uncope.” Twilight said.
“Exactly.” Luna said.
“But ah don’t see anythin’ suspicious around here.” Applejack said.
“And that’s what makes this place a perfect place for this purpose.” Luna said.
“But sweetie,” Twilight said. “How did you know all of this information?”
“A friend of mine that works in the band here has told me that.” Luna said. “I’ll also get her here to tell you herself.”
“So, may I take your order ladies?” The stallion with the tuxedo came.
“I think I’ll take a tulip plate with grass dressing,” Rarity said. “and a dry martini.”
“I’ll have an apple tart with apple sauce,” Applejack said. “and a mug of strong cider.”
“I want a plate of steamed vegetables,” Twilight said. “And I’ll get a shot of vodka.”
“I’ll get the golden tulips plate and a glass of wine.” Luna said. “And please tell Miss Octavia that I want to see her.”
“Willingly.” Said the unicorn as he took a formal bow and walked away.
“I didn’t know that Octavia Works here.” Rarity said.
“What? You know her?” Luna said.
“Yes, I met her when she was in Ponyville. And we became good friends ever since.”
“Oh yes,” Twilight said. “She came to me with Rarity and took some books from the library about the classic music’s theories and a book about philosophy.”
“Yes, she is very educated. And I really enjoy speaking to her every time I come here.”
“But I must say I was astonished when I knew about her DJ marefriend.” Rarity said. “But after what happened to me I’m not amazed at all.” And she leaned softly on the shoulder of her love who received her with her hoof around her shoulder.
All the mares giggled a little on Rarity’s comment. Then the waiter came with their orders and served them. Then as they went on eating their dinner slowly and quietly, a well-known mare with grey coat came to the group. She put her cello against the wall and approached Luna.
“Your highness,” Octavia said. “I’m pleased that you’ve honored us by your presence.”
“Octavia, my friend,” Luna said. “I’m pleased to see you as well.”
“The pleasure is all mine. Oh, hey Rarity. It has been a while since I last heard from you.”
“Hey Octavia,” Rarity said. “I’m sorry but I’ve been really busy lately. And I also didn’t know that you’ve moved to LasPegasus.”
“I’ve been here only for a month or so. But I’ll be back in Ponyville soon. Oh, Miss Sparkle, It’s great to see you too.”
“Thanks Octavia.” Twilight said.
“And Miss Applejack,” Octavia said. “I’ve heard about you a lot when I was in Ponyville. Your courage has been really remarkable. I’m honored to be introduced personally to you.”
“Ah thanks Octavia.” Applejack said with red cheek. “It’s great to know in person too.”
“Why don’t you have a seat and join us?” Luna said.
“Thank you your highness.” Octavia said as she grabbed a seat and sat with the table.
Luna raised her hoof and called a waiter. The same unicorn came back almost running and said. “How may I serve you your highness?”
“Please,” Luna said. “See what Miss Philharmonica will have.”
“Oh, no need to your highness.”
“I can’t let you sit like that while the rest of us eat. What kind of a princess will that make me?”
“And I simply can’t think about showing your highness in a bad position. I’ll take some rice, crisped hay and a glass of wine.”
“Alright,” The waiter said. “I’ll get them directly.”
“Thanks.” Octavia said to the waiter. Then she turned to her friends. “So, I hope I’m not being obtrusive. But are you here for a business related to Elements of harmony or just a casual hangout.”
“Neither this nor that,” Rarity said “We’re on a romantic rendezvous.”
“So you’re on a double date. But Rarity I didn’t know you had a marefriend. Neither had I known from her highness.”
“Well Octavia,” Luna said “It just wasn’t a proper occasion to mention it.”
“Also there has been a while that Luna and I wanted to make it somehow confidential.” Twilight remarked.
“Oh I see. I congratulate all of you. And Rarity, you were making fun of my relationship, weren’t you?”
“Well that was before I really got assured that love can tie any two beings together regardless the details.”
“That’s true, and most importantly that you’re both happy.”
“We haven’t been happier.” Applejack said.
“I’m really glad to hear that my friends are happy and feeling the love.”
“Thank you Octavia.” Luna said. “How is it going between you and Vinyl?”
“Things are good. She is dropping the base, as she likes to say it, in a club nearby. She’ll have a break in a while and drop by to see me.”
“We hope we’ll be able to see her.” Twilight said.
“Hopefully you will.” Octavia said as the waiter came and served her food. “Thanks.” Octavia said to the waiter and she started eating.
“So Octavia,” Rarity said “we were talking earlier that this place looks like a place that can be suited in Canterlot more than here. But Princess Luna said that this is just a cover for something more. Is that’s true?”
“Yes, what her highness said is true. This fancy restaurant is a mask to attract Canterlot’s aristocrats who wants to have some ‘fun’ privately.”
“And by fun you mean sexual encounter ships and the associate things with it?” Twilight said.
“True, some workers here are hired as fun ponies for some money after their shifts are done. Some also are hired on regular basis. And that involves both mares and stallions.”
“I see,” Rarity said “and did somepony put the offer to be his or her companion for a night.”
“Why do you ask that question?”
“Well, you know so much about the situation. That’s of course aside with your beauty that would make a lot of ponies demand you.”
“As a matter of fact yes, there have been some offers made for me. But I didn’t accept any.”
“And why did you refuse?” Applejack said. “Didn’t they pay you properly?”
“Actually the offers were very generous. But I refused because I feel it’s a disgrace for me to sell myself for the pleasure of others. Also I love Vinyl and I can’t imagine myself in any hooves other than Vinyl’s.”
“That’s some great principles you have Octavia.” Luna said.
“Well, a mare must have her honor to preserve.”
The group went on eating and chatting in various topics. Then a white mare with electric blue mane came and put her forelimbs around Octavia and planted a kiss on the cellist’s cheek.
“How is the best cellist in Equestria doing?” Vinyl said.
“Vinyl,” Octavia said, “I’m fine sweetie. How was your performance?”
“It was cool. The stage was on fire. I must say that it was one of my best shows.”
“That’s nice. But why don’t you say hi to our friends.”
“Oh I’m sorry. I” Vinyl said. Then she froze when she saw Luna. She looked as there’s a grim reaper in front of her. She gathered herself and said. “I’m really, really, really sorry your highness for not greeting you earlier.”
“Calm down Vinyl. It’s okay. It’s like it’s the first time to talk to me. Haven’t we just met yesterday online?”
“Yes your highness. But seeing in real life is different.”
“No need to fear. I’m still the same enthusiastic gamer that you see online, except for the guns and the armor of course.”
“Of course your highness, of course.” Vinyl said as she tried to gather herself. The thing that made her seem even more nervous was the gathered laughter of the rest of the group. Even Vinyl had laughed herself after she got along with the situation.
“So, these are Twilight Sparkle, Rarity and Applejack.” Octavia said. “You might’ve seen them before in the news as they’re the bearers of the elements of harmony.”
“Oh, hey everypony. It’s nice to see you all.”
The rest greeted her as well. Then Twilight started. “I remember you. You were the DJ in my brother’s wedding.”
“Oh right. You’re Prince Shining Armor’s little sister, right?”
“Yes I am.”
“It’s really nice to see you again. I really wanted to stick around but I have to go again for my second conduction.”
“But we really want to talk to you more.” Rarity said.
“Well, why don’t you come to the club? We’re gonna have some fun and then we can I hang out after I’m done with the show.”
“That sounds like a nice idea.” Twilight said.
“So come on. What are we waiting for?” Applejack said.
The mares left their places after paying for their meals and followed Vinyl out of the restaurant to a new world. Where they’ll see what the famous verse of “What happens in LasPegasus stays in LasPegasus” really means. Where the real spirit of the city truly reveals itself.