//------------------------------// // Friday Night // Story: The Noteworthy of the Bon-Bon // by Duke of Canterlot //------------------------------// Bon-Bon was excited about tonight. It was a long week at work. It was up to Bon-Bon to ensure all the books were closed and to prepare all the schedules since the fiscal year ended last December at Barnyard Bargains, Such was the life of the lead senior accountant at Barnyard Bargains, she would have to deal the auditors from Manehattan the week after next week. Thankfully, Bon-Bon was confident that her organization was ready for the audit; Filthy Rich paid her good money for things like that. Bon-Bon was a valuable asset to Filthy Rich when it came to organizing the financial side of Barnyard Bargains. Due to work, Bon-Bon didn't get to spend as much time with her marefriend, Lyra, as she would have liked. Bon-Bon was hoping to make up for it this weekend. She was already planning to take Lyra to the Ponyville Pet Fundraiser tonight. The Ponytones were singing at the fundraiser. Lyra was a big fan of acapella music and enjoyed attending all the Ponytones' performances. This seemed like the perfect place to take Lyra on a date. Additionally, Bon-Bon was an animal aficionado and was looking forward to seeing all the animals. It wouldn't be practical to get a pet, but Bon-Bon still loved playing with the animals. "Lyra, are you almost ready", said the cream-colored earth pony with a hint of impatience. "Bon-Bon, don't you see that I am trying to be fashionably late", responded the mint green-colored unicorn. "If fashionably late means arriving at the fundraiser after the Ponytones' performance, then you seem to be heading there." "Oh no", gasped Lyra, "what time is it?" "You have five minutes if we want to make it to the fundraiser by 7:30." "So, I have twenty minutes left. No need for us to arrive until 7:45." "What else do you need to do?" "These are the Ponytones, Bonnie! The most talented a-capella group in all of Ponyville. I need to make sure my mane is perfect and that my teeth are pearly white." "I think you look beautiful right now." "Aww, thanks Bon-Bon. You're too sweet." The two mares kissed. "I am looking forward to seeing all of the animals." "Boring. Pets aren't sentient beings, like humans." "Correct me if I'm wrong, but how can an imaginary creature be sentient?" "Well, I guess if you imagine the creature to be sentient and.. oh, hush hush. Humans are not imaginary and have all the intellectual capabilities of ponies and they have hands." "Hands are lovely", said Bon-Bon with a deadpan expression. "Say it like you mean it, Bonnie!" Bon-Bon tugged on Lyra's tail with her teeth, which caused the unicorn to laugh loudly. "Oh, Bon-Bon", said Lyra, "do you have a death wish? I got magic, you know." "I pay 100% of the rent for the apartment. You need me for that." "Aw shucks. I would have to find another sexy roommate then, nah, too much work." The two of them liked to tease each other all the time. Witty banter was a must for the two mares. Bon-Bon did agree to pay all the rent since she was earning a good salary and worked full-time. Bon-Bon was able to pay the monthly rent comfortably. Lyra made money solely from playing her lyre at concerts and impromptu performances at Ponyville. Bon-Bon's parents were actually worried that Lyra was simply a 'moocher', but Bon-Bon knew their relationship was much better than that. Lyra was pursuing a dream and that was something Bon-Bon really admired about her marefriend. "Fine", said Lyra, "I guess I am ready to go." "Perfect", said Bon-Bon with a smile. It was comfortable outside and the sun was just beginning to set. "It's such a beautiful night", exclaimed Lyra, "isn't it?" Bon-Bon nodded. "You're always taking me to nice places", continued Lyra, "where would I be without you?" "Your pussy would be a lot more lonely." "Ooh", said Lyra with a smirk, "I love when you talk dirty to me in public." "I gotta be careful, don't want to make other ponies jealous." "I don't care about that", said Lyra, "I want every pony to know that we are the hottest couple in Ponyville." Lyra began to bounce. "Did Pinkie Pie teach you how to do that?" "Yea, it's really neat. You should join me." "No thanks, I am not much of a bouncer." "Oh really? If you were a little more burly, you would make a great bouncer." Bon-Bon smiled. She knew what Lyra was talking about. "I suppose you're right. I would throw you out if you went to my bar." "Why is that? Are you at the "No Sexy Allowed" bar?" "To the contrary, I am at the "Sexy Only" bar." The two mares kissed. Lyra continued her bouncing. Bon-Bon briskly walked to keep up with her marefriend. They made it to the fundraiser. "All the cute animals!" "The Ponytones!" "Ponytones aren't on stage yet, Lyra", said Bon-Bon, "why don't we take a look at some of the pets?" "Oh, alright." A grey owl carrying roses with its beak flew towards the two mares and gave each one a rose. "Aww, thank you", said Bon-Bon. The owl hooted, bowed to the mares, and then flew away with the rest of the roses. They waved to the owl. "What a gentleowl", said Lyra letting out a loud laugh. "More sentient than a human." "I wonder if that was the training of Fluttershy." "Likely, but wasn't that awesome. Props to Fluttershy then." "OH HEY GUYS!!!" "Hi, Pinkie Pie", said Bon-Bon. "Yo, Pinks", said Lyra, "I bounced my way to the fundraiser." "That is super duper coolio", said Pinkie, "WEEEEEE!!!!" Bon-Bon couldn't help to notice that something seemed quite off about the pink pony. Pinkie was smiley, bouncy, and loud like usual. However, there was a different look in Pinkie's eye: one that seemed evil at worst and callous at best. "So, Pinkie Pie", said Bon-Bon, "are you looking for a friend for Gummy?" "Nah", said Pinkie, "Gummy is a retarded baby alligator. He doesn't need a friend. I am here to watch the sun set. I don't know if it's going to set or not!" Pinkie began to bounce up and down. "Oh, Pinkie Pie", laughed Lyra, "you're such a riot!" A balloon flew in the air. "Ooh ooh ooh!! I must catch the balloon, okie dokie lokie, I a go-ie!" Pinkie began to chase after the balloon. There was definitely something wrong with Pinkie. Did the party pony snap? "Did something seem off to you about Pinkie Pie?" "Nothing out the ordinary. She is just zany and random." "It seemed like her brain was off." "Oh, Bonnie. Pinkie is just having fun, you need to chill." Bon-Bon knew Pinkie too well. The two were close friends since Pinkie moved to Ponyville. Bon-Bon was actually the one to introduce Pinkie to the Cakes who let her stay at Sugarcube Corner. Bon-Bon knew there was definitely something wrong. She wasn't only acting stupid. She was acting mean. What would cause Pinkie to say bad things about Gummy behind his back for instance? However, Lyra was right. Bon-Bon needed to chill. Suddenly, a beach ball landed on Bon-Bon's head. She instinctively bounced the ball off her head. She heard a high pitched bark. There was a seal. The seal caught the ball and bounced it back to Bon-Bon. "So, you wanna play, huh?" The seal responded by clapping his flippers. Bon-Bon and the seal began bouncing the ball back and forth. They were both quite skilled at this game. "You're better at this than any dog." The seal smiled. The two played some more, then the seal bounced the ball so high in the air that Bon-Bon wasn't able to catch it. The seal laughed and then waddled towards Bon-Bon. "You want to be pet, huh?" The seal nodded. Bon-Bon began to pet the seal and noticed his collar. "So, your name is Seamore?" The seal barked. Bon-Bon wanted to take the seal home as a pet, but their apartment wouldn't be good living quarters for Seamore. He was probably better off with Fluttershy, more land and water for him, but Seamore was adorable. "I want to take you home so badly", said Bon-Bon with a smile, "but I don't have much space." Seamore shrugged and wrapped his flippers around Bon-Bon. He certainly could understand everything she was saying. Bon-Bon might just let Seamore live in her apartment. Bon-Bon turned around and saw it with her own eyes. There was Lyra chatting with Noteworthy, a fellow musician, who had a little bird perched on his head. The two of them were laughing about something. Noteworthy then nuzzled Lyra's mane with his nose. Lyra smiled at Noteworthy and giggled. What was going on? Seamore must have sensed Bon-Bon's apprehension since he growled softly towards Noteworthy. "It's okay, Seamore", said Bon-Bon, "I am sure Lyra is okay." Seamore gave Bon-Bon a look of concern. Bon-Bon saw that she was standing by Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Twilight Sparkle, and Rainbow Dash. "OOH OOH", shouted Pinkie Pie, "looks like Lyra is going to make out with that wimpy looking stallion over there!! OOH OOH!!!" "Nonsense", said Bon-Bon, "Lyra and I are an item. Noteworthy knows that. If he tries anything, I will give him a nice punch to the jaw." "You should do it now! DO IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!" "Hush", said Twilight Sparkle, "the show is about to start." "I am still scared about catching stage fright", said Pinkie Pie loudly, "is Fluttershy home sick with the stage fright?" Twilight and Bon-Bon both facehoofed. Seamore face-flippered. "Even the seal thinks you're a dumbass, Pinkie Pie", said Rainbow Dash. "And plus you're acting like a total cunt", added Applejack. "Ooh ooh", said Pinkie, "I am going to sing the cunt song! CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT!!!" "Shush", said Twilight clearly annoyed, "Pinkie, the Ponytones are going to sing any minute." "Oh, right. Where's Fluttershy? I wanna see her sing again." "After how you treated Fluttershy this morning, I would be pissed at you if I was her", grumbled Applejack. "It was great seeing all of you", said Bon-Bon politely, "I should go join Lyra." What did Pinkie do to Fluttershy? Bon-Bon would have to have a one-on-one talk with Pinkie later. Bon-Bon decided she would approach Lyra and Noteworthy. Seamore tagged along. Bon-Bon was nervous. Noteworthy and Lyra did hang out a lot and who knows how much time they spend together while Bon-Bon was slaving away at work. Whatever it was, Bon-Bon would get to the bottom of things.