During the Gala, Belle and John were talking amongst eachother, until they heard familiar voices.
"Oh look, if it isn't our dear friend Golden Belle", said a voice
Belle and John looked at the source and saw Ruby Necklace and Silken Glove. Ruby was wearing a purple dress while Silk was wearing a red dress.
"Oh Faust, it's you two", scolded Belle
"Wow Goldie, your taking this adoption thing pretty good", teased Ruby
"Look, I don't care about what you two say", said Belle "Besides, at least my parents chose me. Your parents are stuck with you. Now if you excuse me, John and I are gonna go to the dessert table"
Belle and John walked away while leaving Ruby and Silk's mouths wide open.
"That was very brave of you", said John
"Well, you know me", replied Belle
Meanwhile, Gala was talking to a scared Timid. Gala's dress is yellow with a green apple in the middle of the torso. Timid was wearing a black dress with a yellow skirt, so she kind of looks like a sunflower.
"Do I look good? Do you think he'll like it?", asked Timid
"Relax Timmy, you look great, and Im sure he'll think so too", assured Gala
"Thanks sis. OMG HE'S COMING! QUICK! HIDE ME"
Timid tried to hide behind her sister, but she moved aside. Suddenly, Sparks walked up to them.
"Hey Gala, hey Timid", greeted Sparks
"H-hi Sparks", replied Timid blushing
"I'm gonna go see if Tempest wants to dance", said Gala walking away
"You look nice today", complimented Sparks
"You do?…I MEAN!…You do?", asked Timid
"Yeah"
"T-thanks. I think you look great, too"
"Thanks"
Timid and Sparks continued talking. Little did they know, Spectrum Chaser was watching them. Her dress has red, orange, and yellow on the top and green, blue, and purple on the skirt.
"Would you look at that", said Spectrum "A couple of shmucks in love"
"That's not what you say about Orion", said a voice
Spectrum turned around and saw Rainbow Dash.
"Mom, what are you talking about?", asked Spectrum "And shouldn't you get ready for your Wonderbolt's show?"
"It doesn't start for another hour", explained Rainbow "And don't deny it. Everytime he walks by, you always stammer a lot"
"I do not"
"Hey Spectrum", said Orion walking up to her
"Hey Orion, I love you…TUX…I LOVE YOUR TUX…IT'S GREAT", stammered Spectrum blushing
"Ok?", said Orion walking away
Rainbow gave Spectrum a look.
"Don't give me that look", said Spectrum "It's not funny"
Spectrum ran away.
"She acts just like her father back then when he was around me", murmered Rainbow
Meanwhile, Smart Cookie was talking to Ginger Pie and Cotton Candy. Cookie's dress is orange with brown spots on it, and she wasn't wearing her glasses. Ginger Pie's dress is pink with candy corn. Cotton Candy's dress is orange and yellow. Then, Trailblaze walked up to them.
"Hey Cookie", greeted Trailblaze in his not so usual additude
"What do you want, Trailblaze?", asked Cookie
"I was wondering if you would like to dance with me?"
"You want me to dance with you?"
"Y-yeah"
"Sorry, but I'm too busy explaining to my sisters about the Black Hole Theory"
"C'mon sis go dance with him", said Ginger
"Yeah, we'll be fine", added Cotton
"Ugh, fine", said Cookie rolling her eyes "But no funny business"
"Baby, I make no promises", said Trailblaze back to normal
"And he's back"
Trailblaze and Cookie walked away while Cotton and Ginger started talking.
"Do you think they'll get married?", asked Ginger
"Yeah", replied Cotton
"I already picked out foal names"
"SAME"
"Candy Rain"
"Confetti"
"Rainbow Lollipop"
"Rainbolt"
"SKITTLES", said both of them in unison
They started laughing for a bit.
"Hey sis, who do you like?", asked Cotton
"I kinda like…Donny", said Ginger
"Dinky's son?"
"Yeah"
"Really?"
"Yup, I even picked out names for our foals. Doodle if it's a filly or Blueberry Pie if it's a colt"
"You are a total fangirl"
"I know right? Now tell me who you like"
"W-who I like?"
"Yeah, who's the lucky guy?"
"It's not exactly a guy"
Ginger looked at her sister.
"You mean you-", asked Ginger
"Yeah, I like fillies", replied Cotton shrinking
"Then, who's the lucky filly?"
"Uh…Um Midnight"
"You like Midnight?"
"Yeah"
"That…is…ADORABLE"
"Huh?"
"I already have foal names picked out. How about Wildberry for a filly and Frosting for a colt"
"Wait, your not mad?"
"Of course not. Why would you think that?"
"Well, I just thought you wouldn't love me because of that"
"Oh Cotton, there's nothing that will ever stop me from loving you"
"Really?"
"Yeah, were TSBFF's"
Cotton and Ginger hugged for a moment.
"By the way, I like Sugilite for a colt", said Cotton
Meanwhile, Midnight was staring at the twin fillies. Her dress was green with a diamond in the middle of it. Suddenly, Apple Heart and Apple Sweets approached her.
"Hey Midnight, what's wrong?", asked Apple Heart
"Girls, can you be honest with me?", asked Midnight
"Of course", replied Apple Sweets
"Yeah, honesty is the policy", added Heart
"Ok. Do you think it's weird…that I have a crush on Cotton Candy?", asked Midnight
"Of course not", said Sweets
"Yeah, it's your love life", added Heart
"Thanks girls, Im gonna ask if she wants to dance", said Midnight walking away
Meanwhile, Aria was having fun while Pixel just stood there in annoyance. Aria's dress is lavender with purple on the skirt. Pixel's dress is black on the torso and black and white checkered on the skirt.
"Do I have to wear this dress?", asked Pixel
"Yes", replied Aria
"But I look stupid"
"I think you look pretty"
"Your opinion means nothing to me"
"Whatever, now if you excuse me, Im gonna go see if Eric wants to dance"
Aria walked away, thus leaving Pixel alone. Then, Striker walked up to Pixel.
"Hey Pix", greeted Striker
"Oh hey Striker, what's up?", asked Pixel
"Im so bored here"
"Same"
"Wanna play Super Smash Bros. on our Joyboys?"
"Totally, your lucky I never leave without it"
Meanwhile, Time Warp was with his sister, Muffin. Muffin is wearing a light pink frilly dress.
"C'mon brother, go have some fun", said Muffin
"I don't wanna leave you alone", said Time Warp
"I'm blind, not hopeless. There's a difference, you know?"
"But what if you get hurt?"
"I won't"
"But what if-"
"Just go have some fun"
"Fine, but if your in trouble, call me"
"Ok"
Time Warp and Muffin walked away from eachother. Suddenly, Muffin bumped into somepony.
"Oh…Im so sorry", apoligized Muffin
"Oh it's fine", replied the pony
The pony was a dark blue pegasus with a black mane. But instead of pegasus wings, he had bat wings.
"Need a hoof?", asked the batpony extending a hoof
"Sure", replied Muffin taking it and standing up "Sorry, I didn't see you. Im kind of blind"
"Oh"
"You probably think Im a freak, huh?"
"Naw, Im a freak too"
"Huh?"
"Well you see, Im a batpony…well part batpony on my Dad's side"
"Wait, arn't they evil? Are you gonna suck my blood?"
"No, infact, Princess Luna has batponies as Night Guards. And besides, were vegan"
"Oh, well how did you get into the Gala? You have to know somepony important"
"Well, my dad is Captain of The Night Guards so my family is here."
"That's so cool. My name is Muffin by the way"
"Im Nightcore"
"Wanna dance?"
"Sure"
Nightcore and Muffin started dancing. Meanwhile, Marshmellow Swirl was sitting at a table eating salad. Then, Love In The Mist walked up to him. Misty's dress is white with blue snowflakes.
"Hey Marsh, need a friend?", asked Misty
"Sure", replied Marshmellow Swirl
Misty sat right next to Marshmellow.
"So what's wrong?"
"I kinda wanna dance…with her"
Marsh pointed to Pumpkin Cake who was talking to her brother Pound Cake. Pound's cutie mark is a whisk with wings while Pumpkin's was a Pumpkin with sparkles around it. Pumpkin was also wearing a blue dress with a pink skirt. They got invited to the Gala since their parents help made the desserts.
"Pumpkin? C'mon dude she's easy to talk to, just ask"
"But she'll reject me"
"What if I talk to her?"
"Would you?"
"Of course, your my friend"
Misty walked over to Pumpkin and started talking to her. A few minutes later, they walked back over.
"Hey Marshmellow, wanna dance?", asked Pumpkin
"S-Sure", replied Marshmellow blushing
They got up and started walking to the dancefloor.
"You know you could've asked me", said Pumpkin "I wouldv'e said yes anyway"
"I know", replied Marshmellow
Meanwhile, Print was talking to Cortland, until Dove walked up to them. Her dress is purple with feathers and saphires.
"Hey guys", greeted Dove
"WHOA DOVE", yelled Print frightened "I mean, Heeeeeey Dove"
"I'm gonna go talk to Ginger Pie", said Cortland walking away
"No, don't go don't go", whispered Print
"What?", asked Dove
"NOTHING. Oh look at the time, it's sooo late"
"It's only 7:30"
"Well, bye"
Print ran off, thus leaving Dove alone.
"What's with Print?", asked Dove
Suddenly, Mystery appeared out of nowhere. She was wearing a black dress with diamonds on the bottom on it.
"Hey Dove, what's up?", asked Mystery
"Print's acting weird today", explained Dove "I don't think he wants to be my friend anymore"
"Of course he does. Let me talk to him"
Mystery disappeared. Print was sitting in the garden. Suddenly, Mystery appeared.
"HEEEEY PRINT", greeted Mystery
"WHAAAA MYSTERY", yelled Print "You scared me"
"I have that affect on ponies"
"I can tell, now what do you want?"
"Dove said your acting weird, and I wanna know what's up"
"I-Im not acting weird, Im fine"
"Oh really?"
"Yeah"
"Ok…That's a nice tux your wearing"
"Yeah, it is"
"It would be a shame if something happened to it"
"Yeah, it would…Wait, what are you planning?"
"Nothing, Im just saying that it would be a shame if it got dirty…especially in chocolate milk."
"You wouldn't dare"
"Try me"
Mystery snapped her fingers and a cotton candy cloud appeared over Print.
"Looks like the forecast is cotton candy cloudy with a chance of chocolate milk rain", joked Mystery holding an umbrella
"No, please don't. My mom would flip if this got dirty."
"Then tell me what's wrong"
"No"
"Suit yourself…get it? SUIT yourself"
"OK OK I'LL TELL!"
Mystery snapped her fingers, and the cloud disappeared.
"Now spill", said Mystery
"Ok", replied Print "It's just that everytime Im around Dove, my heart beats a lot, I can barely move, and my brain goes stupid. And all I wanna do is hug her and play videogames with her...or atleast teach her cause she's not good at them."
"Hmmmmm. Looks like you sir are in looooooove with Dove"
"Love? With Dove?"
"That's right"
"I can't be in love, love is stupid"
"Don't look now, but Dove is coming this way."
"WHAT?! WHERE?!"
"Made you look"
"I-I knew that"
"Print..."
"Fine, I LIKE DOVE OK?! Why are you helping me anyway?"
"Well, Belle is like a sister to me. So therefore, your like a brother to me. But you should really talk to Dove, she thinks you don't like her"
"Yeah, your right. Thanks Mystery"
Print ran back outside. Then Time Warp flew right up to Mystery.
"Hey Mystery"
"Oh hey Time Warp, what's up?"
"Im looking for Belle, do you know where she is?"
"She's inside with Johnagold"
"Thanks"
Time Warp flew inside, thus leaving Mystery alone.
"If only he knew"
Meanwhile, Gala and Tempest were dancing on the dancefloor.
"Your a great dancer, Tempest", complimented Gala
"Thanks", replied Tempest "I got that trait from my mom"
"I can see that"
Suddenly, the music stopped, and Twilight walked onstage.
"Thank you everypony, for coming to this year's Grand Galloping Gala. Now give a warm round of applause for famous singer, Sweetiebelle", announced Twilight
Everypony started clapping as Sweetiebelle walked on stage.
"Thank you, this is a new song", announced Sweetiebelle
Everypony clapped again as she started singing.
"I open my eyes to the light of the sun
I am still half asleep
I straighten out my tie
And I'm out the door
Now I walk tall and with a feeling of pride
Into this class of mine
It's just an average day
Like every other day
The current pushes me on
As if I'm caught in the wind
I thought I heard its resonance
I even thought I felt it deep inside
And now it trembles within my heart like music
I thought the time had finally come
Watching the stars above me fade away
And vanish in the dark
I waved them goodbye
And said with a smile,
"I'm happy for you."
Sweeping the hall in the late afternoon
I feel a little strange
Although the clock ticks on, I don't feel the change
Sunset will come and the sunrise as well
Day will lead into night
But I have lost my will
It's like I'm standing still
The dust that I sweep away
Just piles higher like snow
I thought that it would wait for me
I even thought I heard it calling out
And now I tremble because my heart is yearning
I thought it would be found at last
When all the memories that I have lost
Awaken finally
When I have them back
The curtain will fall
On this endless tale
All of my thoughts undone
I just began to run
You grabbed onto my hand
And it had begun
Yesterday's in the past
Tomorrow is coming fast
It's the simplest truth there is
I see
And it brings me ecstacy
I thought I heard its resonance
I even thought I felt it deep inside
And now it trembles within my heart like music
I thought the time had finally come
Watching a thousand mornings passing by
Each bringing a new day
I thought that it would wait for me
I even thought I heard it calling out
And now I tremble, because my soul is shaking
I thought it had been found at last
Watching the last day finally fade away
Like millions of dreams
I waved it goodbye
And said with a smile,
"I'm grateful to you.""
When Sweetiebelle finished singing, everypony started clapping.
"Thank you, my next song will be sung by my neice Christabelle", announced Sweetiebelle
"WHAT?!", yelled Belle