//------------------------------// // Party in Ponyville // Story: A Human In Equestria // by ABoyNamedAlex //------------------------------// The night was still beautiful. The air was clear and the wind from the cart blew through my now shaggy black hair. Most people would be calm and relaxed at a time like this but I was far from it. I had witnessed one of the most strange things anybody could think of. Two pony princesses were fighting over me. Now believe me for a moment I was flattered but when is resorted to violence that's were it pulled me back to reality. The lovely princess Luna had fallen in love with me after she was hit by "love at first sight". The jealous princess Celestia was not going to have it. Once she had her sights on a male there was no getting him off her mind. The guards that were bringing me back to Ponyville dropped me off in front of Rarity's place. The lights were still on and I assumed she was still getting ready for the party. I walked up to the front door and just like last time I was told to "come in". I walked back to where Rarity made her clothes and found her finishing the final touches on her dress. The only thing she had to do was put it on and she would be ready to go. Then she looked over at me and her jaw dropped. "Dear Celestia, boy have you looked at yourself today!?" she said in a shocked voice. I looked down at myself and saw that my clothes were dirty and I already knew my hair was probably a mess. Rarity ran over to me and pushed me into a bathroom mumbling something about fashion genocide or something. We reached the bathroom and using magic to speed up the process she pulled off all my clothes and pushed me into the bath before I could know what was happening. Before I knew it brushes, sponges, bars of soap and shampoo were flying all over the place cleaning me. My head was pushed under the water multiple times and I thought I was going to drown. The bruise on my stomach hurt and I thought it was going to bring me to tears. Then something yanked me out of the bath, put me on my feat and "magic towels" flew around me drying me off at top speed. Then a bathrobe jumped onto me and wrapped itself around me. Rarity pushed me into a chair and used here magic to control a pair of shears and it began to cut my hair. It was over quickly and I looked in the mirror. My hair didn't look that different besides the fact it looked nicer. Rarity told me to stand up. I did and she gave me my clothes for the evening. The same black suit I had came into this world wearing and the same white shirt. After I had pulled my underwear and pants on Rarity gasped. "Oh my, Alex, what happened!?" she asked. I looked down and saw the bruise I got when Celestia kicked me looked a lot worse than it was supposed to. "It's nothing, I accidentally walked into a table. Nothing to worry about." I said. It was a horrible lie but Rarity seemed to believe me. A few minuets later we were walking towards where the party was to take place. Rarity looked good in her dress that she was done making. We both walked in silence. The party was under a large white tent. We both walked in and I could see ponies eating, drinking, dancing, singing, talking, throwing up in the corner. Then everybody turned and cheered at my arrival. Ponies were coming up and shaking my hand or introducing themselves. One pony tried to tell me a story about how they almost lost their tail. It was all fun I guess. I talked to Twilight and every pony there. I scanned the crowed and my eyes finally landed on the pony I definitely did not want to see, Celestia. She saw me looking and smiled at me with a very coy smile, like she was messing with my mind. I looked away from her and scanned the entire place for Luna. She was nowhere to be seen. I asked one of the guards where she was and he told me she was around somewhere. I walked all through the party looking for her but I could not find her. Then something grabbed me from outside and jerked me out of the tent. I almost fell to the ground but was able to steady myself. I looked at the pony that grabbed me and noticed was Luna, and boy did she look beautiful. She wore a dark blue dress and matching shoes. Both seemed to glow in the night sky. She looked up at me and smiled the same smile that filled my soul with joy. "I saw that you were here and was able to sneak away from the party. I wanted to talk to you. I am very sorry about what my sister did to you. She can be a little bit overbearing sometimes. I wish she could just stop sticking her nose where it does not belong. She must have given you a bruise, does it still hurt?" she asked. She moved towards me and nuzzled me where the bruise was. I felt a sharp pinch of pain and winced. She pulled her head back and asked if I was fine. I told her that I was. Then she asked me another question: "Alex, if you don't have anywhere to stay tonight, you could always sleep at the castle." she said. "Thank you, Luna. I'll definitely sleep at the castle. We can ride back together." I told her. She told me that she would love too. She then told me that we should get back to the party. We both walked back in at separate places so as not to arouse suspicion. I milled around the party for a little bit longer. Soon I herd a voice come from behind me: "Hello, Alex. May I have a word with you." I turned to see Celestia's face inches away from mine. "I know you may be mad about my actions earlier and you must be angry with me. If you would like you can come back to the castle with me and we can talk all of this over." she said. This was pulling my mind in two different directions. I was supposed to ride home with Luna. She wont like it if I go to talk to her sister. Crap. What should I do? What could I do? "Fine, I will come over and talk when I am ready. There are some things I have to take care of." I replied. Celestia had a small flash of doubt in her eyes. My hand drifted to me pocket where I was keeping the ring I found at the castle ruins. It seemed to hum in my hand, like it was trying to tell me something. I pulled my hand out and let it hang by my side. Celestia walked off and told me she would see me later tonight. I let out a sigh of relief and began to mingle with the other guests. The party ended about 11 O'clock at night. All the ponies left and I saw that Luna was waiting for me in a carriage to fly back to the castle. I jumped in and we both took off. Luna told me about the people she talked to at the party and how she enjoyed talking to the citizens of Ponyville. She asked me who I talked to and I said I talked with Twilight and her friends, some other ponies I did not know and(conveniently leaving out the conversation with Celestia.) that was about it. She smiled at me and looked up at the sky. She told me that the sky was as beautiful as ever. I looked over and the stars reflected in her eyes. We both landed at the castle and I walked Luna to her room. She asked me if I was going to be alright and I said I would probably be fine. She told me where my room was and closed the door to her room. I looked over at the second tower and new what I had to do. I walked down and up to the second tower. I looked and the light was still on in the crack under the door. My whole body was shivering. I stood there for a minuet to calm myself and rid my mind of irreverent thoughts. I braced myself and knocked on the door. "Who is it?" I herd Celestia's voice say from the other side. "It's Alex, open the door." I replied. I herd steps behind the door and within a second the door was open. Celestia stood there in a night gown. She invited me in. In her room there were two chairs, a bed, a closet, a bedside table, and a chandelier hanging from the roof. We both sat down and for a minuet there was silence. "So, you wanted to talk to me?" I asked. Celestia looked at me with a look of both good and bad intentions. "Yes, I must apologize for earlier. That kick I gave you must have hurt." she said, I felt me stomach and the bruise was definitely still there. Celestia saw the twang of pain in my eyes and got up. She laid down on her bed and asked for me to join her. I got up and laid down with her. I rested my head on her mid-section like it was a pillow. I felt her breathe. I could hear the sound of her heart beat. She leaned her head around and nuzzled me where my bruise was, like a mother comforting her child. Laying down on her felt comfortable. My eyes grew heavy. Before I knew it I was asleep. Before I drifted off I herd Celestia giggle.