Manticore Academy’s gymnasium was completely decorated with banners, streamers, and balloons. There were tables of food and drinks and the music was blasting from a small stage. The center of the gym was packed with students, all dancing and having the time of their lives. Above the students was a banner that spelled out, ‘A night to remember.’
As the ponies danced their hearts out, the rock music that filled the room suddenly changed into a slow tempo. As ponies started to partner up with their dates, the sea of ponies suddenly began to depart, leaving a large opening in the middle of the dance floor. Somepony then strutted to the middle of the dance floor. The pony was Lightning Dust and she was wearing a black tuxedo. Many of the onlookers looked at the pegasus jealously and Lightning just looked at everypony calmly.
On the other side of the crowd, another pony walked out of the crowd. The newcomer was wearing an elegant white dress with laces. She had eyeliner and her hair was tied into a lovely ponytail.
Lightning Dust smiled as she walked to her date, “You’re looking dashing, my little Dashie.”
Rainbow Dash smiled back, “You’re not so bad yourself.” She grabbed Dust’s arm gently and the two walked toward the middle of the dance floor, where they began to slow dance.
“Who would have thought we would end up like this?” Lightning Dust said as she turned Rainbow, “After a year of typical high school drama, I would end up getting the girl.”
“I did help you a lot.” Dash said arrogantly, “After all, I’m the Mona Lisa while you’re pre-school arts and crafts.”
Lightning Dust dipped Rainbow, “And yet I managed to snag you.”
Dash gently touched Lightning’s face, “And I’m glad you did.”
The two pegasai’s faces slowly drew closer to each other. They closed their eyes, waiting to do something they both have wanted to do for a long time.
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Rainbow Dash screamed at the top of her lungs as she awoke from her nightmare. She then rolled to the edge of her bed and threw up a little.
“Of Faust.” Dash groaned, “What fresh Tartarus was that?!”
“That would be the potion you drank.”
Rainbow looked up and saw Twilight Sparkle sitting on a chair with a book on her lap. Dash looked around the room and realized she was in her own room. The pegasus looked out her window and saw that the sun was barely rising.
Twilight took out a notepad and pen from her pocket. She then spoke aloud what she was writing down, “Needs less dandelion.”
“Twilight,” Dash said dangerously, her dream was still fresh in her mind, “what the hay did you do to me?”
Twilight raised an eyebrow, “You don’t remember? That’s strange.” Twilight mused over this information for a second before shaking her head, “Anyways, last night, I asked you to drink a potion I created to give the drinker a dreamless sleep. I thought if the pony didn’t dream, then they will be able to retain everything they learned the previous day. However, it seems that the complete opposite happened. So,” Twilight leaned toward Dash. The unicorn’s face was filled with wonder, “What did you dream?”
“Nothing.” Dash growled. Her face felt like it was on fire, “It was just a terrible nightmare and that’s all you need to know.”
“You know, I can make you some tea.” Twilight said helpfully, “I’ve been working on this new potion-”
“NO MORE POTIONS!” Dash cried. She then heard snoring. Rainbow looked to the other side of her room and saw Rarity sleeping like a log. The preppy had a small book fort around her.
“What the buck happened last night?” Dash said. She looked around her room and finally saw all kinds of books scattered around the room.
“It’s called studying, Dash.” Twilight said, “And since you’re up, I suggest you start. You already had your final exam for History and Art, but you have the English exam in a couple of hours, and I doubt Ms. Luna will be pleased if you fail.”
Twilight threw a nearby book to Dash, who caught it weakly. The pegasus sighed, “It’s too early to study. And why aren’t you waking her up to study?” Dash said, pointing at Rarity.
“I gave her the same potion I gave you, but I added some different ingredients. It seems to be giving her pleasant dreams. What kind of friend would I be if I woke her up?” Twilight said as Rarity giggled in her sleep.
Dash grumbled at Rarity’s good fortune as she sat up and propped opened her book. Rainbow yawned as she and Twilight began to read their books, but they both stopped when they heard something strange,
“Oh Trenderhoof, you naughty boy. You will need to be punished.”