//------------------------------// // Records, Elements, Toys and Rules // Story: With Morning, Comes Surprises // by Cheer //------------------------------// After the confusion and discussion had died down, Celestia was the first to speak. “Well, Twilight. Only one of your mares are left to introduce themselves. I haven’t heard her speak once yet. Is she shy?” At that question, Pinkie and every conscious mare on the other side of the table burst out laughing. Wiping away a tear Octavia looked at Princess Celestia and took notice of a thoroughly confused look. “Oh, wait. You’re serious?” What followed was even more laughter, this time with Luna accompanying with her own poorly hidden laughter at her sisters now flustered look. With her wing lightly flitting due to her flustered state Celestia spoke, “Would somepony please explain to me what I am missing?” As most of the ponies laughter quieted down, save for Pinkie and Octavia, Twilight gave an apologetic look to the embarrassed Princess of the sun. “I’m sorry Celestia. It’s just that, Vinyl is one of the least shy ponies I know. She’s very outgoing.” Twilight explained. “Not to mention crude,” added Octavia as she finally finished laughing. “Honestly I think she could set a world record for how quickly she could get thrown out of a restaurant. Actually,” Octavia set a hoof to her chin. “I’m quite sure she does hold it.” “Ooh! Ooh! I know this one!” Pinkie announced before digging in her mane for a moment. Pulling out a large book, she set it on the table. The book was titled “Whinnies Comprehensive Book of World Records” Opening the book, she was instantly on the correct page. Record: World Record for the fastest time to be ejected from a restaurant without trying. Holder: Vinyl Scratch / DJ Pon-3 (Pronounced Pony) Time: Ten Seconds It was a quiet night for this particular restaurant, who wished for their name to be kept out of this book, when the Vinyl Scratch, better known as DJ Pon-3 walked in. According to Ms. Scratch, she did nothing out of the ordinary. She claims to have simply asked for a booth where she could work and even complimented the mare working. When we asked, the manager directed us to the pony that was working that night. Turns out that the mare Ms. Scratch complimented was actually a feminine stallion. When we asked for what she said, the stallion working said, while claiming to quote word for word, “Heya, toots. I need a booth quick, so I can get my wubs on? Can ya help me out?” The stallion working said that, he took offence to being called “toots” and misunderstood “wubs” as a synonym for a sexual activity and promptly threw the mare out after only being inside the building for merely ten seconds. When we asked the friends and associates of Ms. Scratch we received plenty of verification and just as many face-hooves that Ms. Scratch was in fact not trying to get herself kicked out and was in fact acting as she usually did. Therefore, Ms. Scratch is the surprisingly proud holder of the world record for the fastest time to be ejected from a restaurant without trying, easily beating the previous record of one minute and twelve seconds set by Prince Blueblood. “Ugh. That was during her “Wub” phase. She just would not stop using that ridiculous word.” Octavia complained. Putting the book back in her mane Pinkie looked toward Octavia with a smile. “Aw. But she’s so wub-able.” Heaving a heavy sigh, Octavia let her head fall heavily to the table resulting in a loud thud, causing the ponies around to wince. Twilight patted the mare on her back as she seemingly attempted to fuse her face with the table. “There, there. At least she stopped and it’s not as though she’s one of those ponies who say swa-“ Octavia’s hoof swiftly cut Twilight off as she brought her head away from her attempted osmosis through fancy furniture. The serious look in her eyes speaking volumes. “Don’t. Do not say that ridiculous word. That one or the “Y” one. Never, ever. Please?” Octavia fished her piece with a begging look in her eyes. Twilight knew how irritated and annoyed Octavia had gotten during that phase of Vinyl’s, since she had once gone on a two hour long rant about the degradation of the equine language while they had been drinking. Twilight didn’t intend to allow her to go through it again. The need to rant that is. The drinking would happen again, though in smaller doses. “Don’t worry. I’ll make it our first…” Twilight trailed off as she looked for the right word before her face got a light dusting of pink. “Our first herd rule. Would that be okay?” The answer she got was a thankful nuzzle followed by a kiss on the cheek. With a smile, Octavia gave a light chuckle. “You’ll have to run the idea of “herd rules” by the rest of the girls but I like it. Twilight looked towards Photo Finish who simply gave a small chuckle and nodded. “Ze name, it seems a bit silly but, it does sound like a fine idea. Everypony has boundaries und sings zhey vould like to avoid in a relationship.” Photo said, agreeing with the idea before her eyelids lowered slightly as she looked intently at her alpha. “I’m sure ve can make a fine, comprehensive list tonight.” The way that photo had said it left Twilight forcing her wings down. “What is this? Tease Twilight day?” Twilight muttered as she calmed herself down. Octavia moved close enough that her breath could be felt on Twilight’s ear as she spoke. “Oh, no. That’s tonight. But, don’t worry. It’ll all be completely worth it.” Giving a small lick to the edge of Twilight’s ear, Octavia quickly moved away, giggling at the flushed look on Twilight’s face. On the other side of the table, Luna moved over as to whisper into her sisters’ ear. “So sister. How does it feel?” Cocking her head a little, Celestia looked towards her sister, “How does what feel?” “The fact you’re student is getting more action at a lunch get together than you have in over a century.” Luna explained with a cheeky grin. “I-I, that is, I- uh.” Celestia sputtered quietly as to not draw attention away from the now tomato faced element of magic and to herself. Composing herself enough to speak but not enough to retain her previous facial color, Celestia answered. “I am happy for Twilight. My own paramours are of no consequence in these matters sister.” Luna nodded as though she accepted her sisters’ answer, patting her on the shoulder. “I’ll order you some toys.” She stated simply, with a serious look on her face. The sputtering of the sun started anew. After a few moments, Celestia gave a sigh and looked back out towards the newly created element of embarrassment. “So, Twilight,” Celestia began, years of experience the only thing that kept her current agitation from being noticeable. “We still have yet to meet this record breaking mare.” 'She didn't say no,' Luna thought not even bothering to hold back a giggle. Twilight immediately perked up, “Oh, right! We still need Vinnie!” Before anypony could ask about the nickname, Twilight turned towards Octavia. “Octavia, if you would please?” Octavia quickly jerked her head to right and left, eliciting a series of cracks, causing most ponies at the table to cringe. “My pleasure.”