//------------------------------// // Chapter 5: The Party // Story: Equestria Wars Episode V: Revenge of the Dark Side // by sonicdash123 //------------------------------// Malgus sat on his chair in his chambers as he meditated. He then opened his eyes and said, "The dark side is strong with Charming Thunder." He then got up and walked to a window to view cruisers and fighters flying around. "They assumed that no force can challenge them. But now...finally, we have returned to have revenge." An officer entered the room and bowed. "My lord, our forces are almost ready for the assault for Canterlot," he said. "It would take a couple of days to prepare our attack." "Very good, commander. You are dismissed." The officer then bowed to him and left the room. --------------------- Charming Thunder was in the family bedroom with Twilight Sparkle as he helped her brush her mane. She wore a blue dress with stars all over it. Charming Thunder wore a black suit with a red bow tie. "Oh, I'm so excited for the Ball tonight," Twilight said. "Princess Celestia invited you as a guest of honor for this party." "You're so...beautiful," Charming Thunder said as he levitates the brush and places it back in front of the mirror. Twilight turned to him as she helped him fix his bow tie. "Thank you. Rarity took some time to come up with a dress design that suits me. And I must say, you look so cute in that suit." Charming Thunder blushed slightly after the comment she made. "I'm also surprised that my friends are coming with us." A knock was then heard at the door and Twilight walked up to it. Charming Thunder grabbed a tiny present box for his wife and placed it in his pocket. Applejack and the others along with R4 were at the door wearing their dresses way different from Twilight's. "You ready?" Applejack asked. "Yeah. Come on, sweetie." "Coming." Charming Thunder then walked with the others to the direction to the hangar. When the door opened, the group saw the Millennium Phoenix with a fiery pattern all over it. "Wow. Your new ship is amazing, Rainbow. Gotta say I'm impressed." "Thanks," Rainbow said. "I named it the Millennium Phoenix. What do you think?" "A name after an animal that my aunt has. That's a great name. Has it been tested?" "The last time me and Rainbow tested it, it turned out just fine." The group walked up the ramp on the side of the freighter and the group took a seat at a holo chess table and Rainbow and Applejack headed to the cockpit and activated the engines. The ship lifted off the ground and flew out of the hangar and sets a course to Canterlot. --------------------- As the Millennium Phoenix touched down on the floor of the hangar, the ramp lowered and Charming Thunder and the others walked down the ramp. As they entered the castle, they came across a huge crowd of ponies sitting at tables as the other guests danced in the middle of the room as music played. "Why don't you five have fun," Charming Thunder said as he wrapped his hoof around Twilight's hoof. The group then nodded as they walked around. Rainbow saw the Wonderbolts and had a chat with them. "You too, R4." R4 beeped as it rolled to the direction where Fluttershy was going. "May I have this dance, Twilight?" "Of course, Charming," Twilight replied. They both then went to the dance floor and started to dance together. Fluttershy was with R4 as she looked at the animals she recognizes from the Gala. Rarity hung out with Fancypants and Fleur to talk about Cloud City and how the city was doing. Pinkie and Applejack were sitting at a table as they ate some cupcakes and muffins. A bird flew on Fluttershy's hoof as she sang a song to the animals. Even R4 beeped a tune as she sang. A few minutes later, Celestia, Luna, and Cadence entered and walked on the stage. The music stopped playing as they approached. Celestia cleared her throat as she said, "We would like to thank you all for coming to this special part and hope that you all enjoy your time. I would like you to welcome our guest of honor. My nephew and a brother to Cadence; Charming Thunder. Everyone in the room applauded as Charming Thunder waved to them. "He has save a lot of lives during the war and I would like to thank him for it." The crowd than applauded again as the princesses left the stage. Charming Thunder and Twilight Sparkle walked to Shining Armor and Cadence as the other two princesses sat at their throne. Shining Armor hugged Twilight Sparkle as Charming Thunder hugged Cadence. "They are proud of you," Cadence said. "I am too. You saved my kingdom not once, but twice." "It was my duty to protect others," Charming Thunder said. "Would it okay if we talked more while we dance?" "Why of course. Shining, why don't you go dance with Twilight." "Of course, dear," Shining Armor said. Charming Thunder and Cadence walked to the dance floor and began to dance together. "I'm sure that Twilight is proud of you as well, my little brother." "Yeah. Besides, I have a present to give her later." "I'm sure that she'll like it." The music then changed to a tune that was familiar to Charming Thunder. "I know this song. Me and Rarity sang that song ever since I moved in with her." "Its a lovely song." Twilight and Shining Armor danced next to them as Twilight said, "Shall we switch back, honey?" "With pleasure." Charming Thunder and Shining Armor then switched dancing partners as Charming Thunder placed a hoof on Twilight's and began to dance slowly. Charming Thunder hummed along with the music as he danced with Twilight. He then looked at Twilight and said, "I have a gift for you." "A gift? For me?" Charming Thunder and Twilight left the dance floor and sat at a table. He then levitated the small box he had in his pocket and gave it to her. She then opened it and saw a heart shaped object inside. "What is it?" "Open it." Twilight opened the object and a tune played when it opened. "A music box. This is a lovely tune. I love your gift. Thank you." Twilight then gave Charming Thunder a kiss on the cheek and hugged him.