//------------------------------// // Chapter Three : The First Date Part 1 // Story: The Loving Note // by Crystal Note //------------------------------// Chapter Three : The First Date Part 1 Crystal Note was in her room, preparing for her date tonight. She was so exited; this was her first date with Painted Picture. She got her makeup ready, and went to the dress store to find a suitable dress. "Hello, Crystal Note. Long time no see. Are you looking for something? A dress perhaps?" greeted Harmonic Brush as Crystal Note walked into the boutique. "I'm looking for a dress for a date..." Crystal Note paused when she remembered that it was supposed to be a secret. "For a fancy dinner. Like a party dress." she said. "Ahh... I see. A date you said?" asked Harmonic Brush curiously. "Well, yeah. But I'm not supposed to tell anyone, if you tell a single pony, oh you don't know what I'll do. But yes, I'm going on a date - at a fancy restaurant to be exact." replied Crystal Note. "Oh. I see... How about this dress?" said Harmonic Brush holding up a dress that looked like this. "Yeah... That's perfect! I'll buy. How much?" asked Crystal Note "250 bits, that is!" said Harmonic Brush as Crystal Note handed her the bits. "Bye!" she added. "Bye, and thanks!" replied Crystal Note as she walked out holding the dress. "Wow. This dress is really great. He'll love it!" Crystal Note whispered to herself. Meanwhile... "What to wear, what to wear...?" Painted Picture said to himself. "Blue? Red? Black?" he added as he filed through his closet. "Ah ha. This is perfect!" he said holding up the black tuxedo. Later that day... "Painted Picture? I'm here now. You can come out." Crystal Note said knocking at his door. "Okay... I'm coming!" he said as he walked out the door. He gasped in surprise. "Y-you're gorgeous!" he said. "Oh, why thank you! You look beautiful too." said Crystal Note blushing. "So, what do you want to do? We still have some time. I reserved a first class seat for two. The reservation is at 6:00, it's only 4:45. Wnna go somewhere first?" he asked looking at his watch. "Okay. Sounds good. Let's go to... Maybe the spa?" she asked. "Sure. Let's go!" he replied as he spread his wings to fly. "I'll be there. You teleport to the ground. You wait there, I'm flying." he said remembering she was a unicorn, and therefore; had no wings. "No way, silly filly! I'm teleporting you with me!" said Crystal Note giggling and teleporting them to the ground. "We walk the rest of the way." she added. "Alright, alright." he replied, also starting to giggle. "Hello. Welcome to the Ponyville Spa!" they were greeted by Lotus Blossom. (The one with the pink mane, and blue body.) "What brings you here today?" finished Aloe. (The one with a blue mane, and pink body.) "Hello. Can I have a mud bath please?" replied Crystal Note. "Alright. For you, sir?" replied Lotus Blossom. "Err... The same thing." replied Painted Brush. "Okay. Follow me this way." said Aloe, leading them into the spa room. "Thanks!" said Crystal Note smiling. At 5:30... "Oh, well look at the time! It's almost 6; we better start heading to the fancy restaurant." said Painted Picture, once again looking at his watch. "Yeah, you're right. Let's go. We should walk, the spa was so relaxing, I need to stretch my hooves." said Crystal Note gesturing to go. When they arrived at the restaurant, their table was all set to go. "Welcome to the Hoof Stomp restaurant. So, it was reserved for Crystal Note, and Painted Picture, correct?" asked Fancy Dish, the pony who worked at the restaurant. "Yes, correct." replied Painted Picture. "Alright. Right this way." said Fancy Dish. "Here are your menus. This one for food, and this one for drinks. I'll be back soon to take you're orders. Enjoy you're stay!" he added handing them their menus. "Thank you!" said Crystal Note and Painted Picture in unison. They both started giggling at their unison. "We make a good couple." said Crystal Note in between giggles. "I know, right! Okay, we should start choosing our meals." said Painted Picture looking the menu. "Hmm... I'm liking the sound of Mashed Potato and a small Hayburger... Yeah, for sure. That's what I'm getting..." said Painted Picture certainly. "Um... Okay, sure. I'll get the same, but I'll have an Oatburger instead." replied Crystal Note. "Alright, so two Mashed Potatoes, one Hayburger, and one Oatburger?" Crystal Note and Painted Picture jumped as Fancy Dish confirmed their orders. Crystal Note gave a slight nod in response. "Alright, I will be back when your food is ready." Fancy Dish added. "So... Wanna talk?" said Painted Picture shyly pushing his mane out of his face. "I've been thinking... Well, you're supposed to stay with Derpy, right? Well that was in Las Pegasus! We're here now. Don't you get it? We could stay here. Us. Together!" said Crystal Note said dreamily. "Well... Maybe..." said Painted picture, falling asleep as he paused to think about it. "Painted Picture! Painted Picture! Wake up!" said Crystal Note. "I know..." she paused. "We really want to be together, but if it's not aloud from Las Pegasus, then it just won't work. Even if we're in Ponyville..." said Crystal Note bringing herself together as she wiped the tears from her eyes. "Wha... What happened?" asked Painted Picture opening his eyes. "You fell asleep... Thinking about us... Don't worry. Only a couple minutes passed." said Crystal Note reassuringly. "Well... Okay." replied Painted Picture blushing. He closed his eyes. They leaned together, both blushing. "Your orders are ready. Here." said Fancy Dish appearing out of no where, causing Crystal Note and Painted Picture to lean back out. Fancy Dish handed them their meals. "Thank you." they replied in unison. They both ate in silence. To be Continued...