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// Chapter 3 - I don't dance. 
// Story: Ponyville's New Pet 
// by Bubbabob 
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	After Pinkie announced she was going to throw a party, her friends began to protest. Twilight wanted to study it first, Applejack and Rainbow still didn't trust it, Rarity thought it was icky, and Fluttershy said something about it being scary, but nopony really heard her. Pinkie completely ignored their protests and zoomed off to set up the party.

She set up the party at Sugarcube Corner. She put up a banner that said 'Welcome to Ponyville Peanut Butter.' She packed two tables with confectioneries she baked herself, punch, and candy she bought from Bon Bon. She set up games such as pin the tail on the pony, horseshoes, darts, and Twister. She decorated the shop with balloons and streamers. She set up a DJ table for the famous unicorn, Vinyl Scratch, stage name, DJ PON3. She gave party invitations to all the residents of Ponyville. She did this all in under 15 minutes. How is that possible? Don't ask.

Long story short, everything was set up by the time the Cutie Mark Crusaders, the rest of the mane six, and Peanut Butter arrived. To the ponies it was just Pinkie being Pinkie. Ponies from all over town had come for two reasons: to meet the new resident and for the free food, which, more than likely, most ponies were there for. Vinyl was already at the DJ table by the time they got there, looking very confused at her new location. She saw Pinkie, smacked her head realizing what happened, and began dropping some beats. By then, the party was in full swing. Peanut Butter gurgled and hugged Pinkie Pie.

"Aww, you're welcome Peanut," Pinkie giggled. "Why don't you four get something to eat." Pinkie told the CMC and Peanut Butter. The three fillies and one orange slime all rushed to the snack table at that. Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash all followed close behind to keep an eye on the girls. By the time they got to the table, Applebloom had a piece of apple pie, Sweetie Belle had a cupcake, Scootaloo had a brownie, and Peanut had a...cake? No, not a piece of cake, literally, a whole five layered, wedding style chocolate cake being held on top of its body. The six ponies present gave disbelieving looks at that.

"Are y'all really gonna eat all that?" Applebloom asked. Peanut just gurgled and absorbed the entire cake, platter and all, into its body. Almost immediately, the cake began to dissolve inside of it until the entire thing was gone except for the platter. A couple dozen ponies had to pick up there jaws after witnessing the guest of honor complete a feat only Pinkie has ever managed. To top it all off, Peanut pulled a tentacle out that pulled the platter with it and set it back down on the table.

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"Wow," the CMC said in sheer amazement. All the surrounding ponies were amazed as well. All except Rarity, who had such a look of absolute disgust on her face. In the background, Twilight could be seen writing notes, whispering to herself.

"The creatures eating methods appear to be similar of those of an amoeba. Four ponies who have reported contacting it said they felt an extreme sense of happiness that-"

"Um, Twilight what are you doing? If you don't mind answering that is," Fluttershy questioned her purple friend.

"Oh, Fluttershy, I'm just learning as much as I can about the crea- er, Peanut Butter right now so I don't have to do as many tests later."

"...doesn't that seem kind of rude to do at a party?"

"Well..."

"Twilight, its a party, try to have some fun, you've been in the library for over a week. The only reason you came out was because Lily was screaming 'the horror' and 'monster.'"

Twilight blushed and let out a defeated sigh, "Alright, Fluttershy, you're right. I could use a little fun, especially after researching for a week whether or not a tree makes a sound in the forest if nopony is around to hear it." Fluttershy gave Twilight a weird look but decided it would be better not to question why she was researching such a silly subject. She left Twilight to her own devices and searched for a spot where she would be noticed by the fewest number of ponies.

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Peanut Butter was just as talented at dancing as it was at eating. For one the dances, it 'stood' up tall and sprouted two tentacles, using them as arms, doing some of the craziest dancing anypony has ever seen:

(Pay attention to the second dancer.)


It also performed a strange form of dancing that the ponies at the party dubbed 'the worm.' Ponies tried to imitate the dance the best they could, but sadly a lack of arms makes it quite difficult, although they had plenty of fun coming up with their own moves. The only pony who came close was Lyra, who had learned to walk on her hind legs. She had to see the chiropractor shortly after attempting to copy some of Peanut's more eccentric moves. At the end of one of the songs, Vinyl floated the microphone up to her mouth and decided someone deserved some praise.

"Let's give it up for Peanut Butter, the craziest dancer and biggest party animal I've evar seen!" Her announcement was followed by a clopping of hooves and cheering, until somepony yelled:

"Hey!"

"Alright, alright, you're still number one, Pinkie."

"You bet I am!" she said, cheerfully.

"Anyways, whose ready for another beat?!" There was another round of cheering, except an elated gurgling could be heard this time. During the next song, she felt something tap her on the shoulder. She turned and saw Peanut standing in front of her. "What's up, buddy? Got a request?" she joked. Peanut pointed to her, then the dance floor. She got the message pretty easily. "Whoa there, I don't dance at my own gigs." Peanut wrapped one of its tentacles around her forehoof, pulling her and urging her to go. She began to feel exceptionally happy, but still tried to deny the dancing machine's request. "I'm sorry, I wish I could, but I need to manage the DJ table."

"Don't worry Scratchy! I can handle it while you go dancing with PB!" Pinkie said, popping out of nowhere.

After slowing her heart rate, Vinyl said, "First, Pinkie, come up with a better nickname for me; you make me sound like I have fleas. Second, PB?"

"Short for Peanut Butter, duh!"

"...right. Third, I don't dance."

"Oh yes you will. After all, you wouldn't want to upset the guest of honor, would you?"

Vinyl looked at PB, who actually appeared to look somewhat saddened. She bit her lower lip trying not to cave-in, but it was no use. "Fine," she sighed in defeat.

"Great! Now get out there and have fun!" Pinkie said, pushing her off stage before popping in a new song.

On the dance floor, Peanut was bouncing its body left and right to the beat. The Cutie Mark Crusaders and the mane six, sans Pinkie and Fluttershy, were surrounding it and doing their own moves, Scootaloo's dancing being very awesome and Twilight's being, well, some things are better left unsaid. Peanut noticed that Vinyl and Fluttershy were standing around awkwardly, shuffling their hooves in a failed attempt to mimic dancing. 

You better believe it was having none of that.

Peanut slithered over towards them and wrapped them both in a hug. While they protested (Fluttershy attempted to), they began to have a strange feeling. It was a good- no, great feeling. It's what Vinyl felt when she was putting on a great show, or when Fluttershy saw her friends being hurt by a bully or monster. It was confidence. Once Peanut felt satisfied that they had enough of a boost, it let them free so they could start dancing. They were slow going at first, but slowly started to get caught in the beat. When the CMC joined them, it really became a party. Ponies had actually formed a circle around them to watch them dance. They were surprisingly good, even Applebloom. Vinyl and Fluttershy were having to much fun to even notice the crowd that had formed. After five more songs, Vinyl and Fluttershy had to stop to catch their breaths.

"Well...that was...fun," Vinyl said between breaths.

"I...did too...thank you, Peanut," Fluttershy said before hugging mentioned blob who returned the gesture.

"Hey, PB," Vinyl said, raising her hoof, "Brohoof." Her hoof was met with a tentacle.

The first half of the party was turning out better than anypony expected.