Vive Las Pegasus

by Inkquill

Off to Sin City!

The train jostled slightly as Eris, Butterscotch and the others settled into their seats. Eris had done them the kindness of magically helping them store their suitcases in the upper compartments. Butterscotch had worried that they would go for the idea, but as it turned out they were rather drained, and quickly jumped at the opportunity to head down to Las Pegasus.

“Oh Eris do you think the animals will be okay?” Butterscotch asked with a worried tone.

Eris nodded with a smile, “They’ll be fine my dear, I set them up with that magic food dispenser and water dish, Plus it we’ll only be a gone a week. Everything will be fine.” She reassured.

Butterscotch smiled back at her, although still a little worried. “Oh… yes, your right. I shouldn’t worry myself so much.” He said joining her on the train seat.

He was surprised a little as she then leaned up against him and wrapped her arm about his shoulder. “And look at it this way, this will be a great chance for all of us to become closer friends as we spend some time together seeing the sights in Las Pegasus! She exclaimed in excitement.

“That’s true. I… I am actually quite excited. Just… thank you so much Eris. This is so thoughtful of you.” Butterscotch said, looking up at Eris with a soft, affectionate smile.

Eris felt as if she was caught in a spell. Her cheeks flushed with warmth as his words fell on her ears. She felt a slight flutter in her stomach that slowly rose into her chest, causing her heart to pump faster. She chuckled a little in her throat as she felt his eyes on her. Why in Tartarus did this happen every time he complimented her?!

Trying not to let it get to her to much, she fanned it away and replied, “Well of course my dear, anything for you.”

She glanced at him again and watched him as he talked with the others excitedly, listing out all the things they wanted to do while there.
“Oh… um… also, how are your ears?” Butterscotch asked, tearing Eris out of her thoughts.

Eris stuck a claw in her ear and twisted it about, making a high pitch squealing noise like that of a window washer. “Well my eardrums are still pounding. I mean sweet Solaris, who would have guessed a grown stallion could shriek so loud?”

“Hey! Excuse me if I got a little over excited when you told us you had acquired tickets to go see Shim and Sham. According to the critics it’s supposed to be astonishing.” Elusive proclaim from the adjacent seat, crossing his forelegs.

“Elusive, no offense, but you do squeal like a girl.” Rainbow Blitz added with a chuckle, causing a collective laugh to rise from the rest.
Elusive began to blush and huffed at the rainbow colored Pegasi’s comment. “So what are you going to do Dusk?” Elusive interjected, trying to divert everponies attentions.

Dusk, who was sitting with Barbara in the next seat in front of Elusive, looked up from his tourist guide of Las Pegasus and smiled, “Oh I can't even decide!” Exclaimed the violet hued Alicorn. “I’ve been reading up on the history of the city. Did you guys know it's started off as no more than a railway town?”

“Classic Dusk Shine,” Rainbow mused rolling his eyes. “Dusk, buddy come on man, we’re going to Las Pegasus, I know you like your books and history, but let loose a little. Think about the now! I personally have a full list on what I’m gunna do.”

It was then that the multi colored Pegagus spotted a waitress moved down the train car with a small cart of simple treats. She was a Unicorn mare with a rosy coat and curled, golden mane. Rainbow Blitz seemed to follow her with his eyes, smiling as she passed by.

“In fact, I think I might start early.” He chuckled.

Eris noticed how his gaze seemed to follow the mare’s swaying hips and tail. “Hehe, down playboy!” Eris interjected with a hearty laugh.

Rainbow chuckled again and reclined into his seat, “Hey, what can I say? I’m a stallion. And you guys know the saying? What happens in Las Pegasus stays in Las Pegasus.”

“Well maybe ya should wait ‘till we get to Las Pegasus before ya start chasin’ tail.” Applejack jocked. The large Earth Pony stallion was leaning up against the traincare wall, his wide brimmed had partially obscuring his eyes. “As for me, everythin’ back at Sweet Apple Acres is always on schedule, so, I’m just gunna go with the flow for a change.”

However, his relaxed state was cut off when a certain pink stallion seemed to burst out from underneath one of the seat cushions, confetti and streamers partially embedded in his mane.

“Ohimsosuperdupercited!” Bubble Berry exclaimed, “I mean, Las Pegasus it practically the party capital of the world! Now that I think about it, I don't think I really even need my party canon!”

“You brought your party canon?” Asked Dusk Shine.

“Well yeah! I never leave the house without it!”

Eris leaned over to Butterscotch and whispered, “Where does he even keep that?” Butterscotch only shrugged in response.

“What do ya plan to do in Las Pegasus Barb?” Applejack asked. The young, little she-drake had been reading through some of the trains magazines while the others talked to pass the time. She hadn't been paying much attention to them until Applejack mentioned her name?
She looked up, “Hmm, what?”

“I said, what ya plan to do in Las Pegasus?” Applejack repeated.

Barbara rubbed her chin for a moment in thought. “I’ll tell you what I’m gunna do, I’m gunna relax. Maybe get a nice, deep tissue claw massage, but other then that… I think I’ll just hang with you guys.” She said returning to her magazine.

“What about your Butters?” Rainbow Blitz asked leaning over the cream colored Pegasus, “You want to come along with me for a night of clubbing? Cider, mares and awesome jams all the way.”

Butterscotch’s eyes widened at the prospect, and his blushed a little. It wasn't really the suggestion of partying with Rainbow, in fact, it sounded like a great time, it was the mentioning of mares that made him feel a little nervous. Butterscotch was a rather hoofsome stallion, and he had a superb singing voice that could mare faint, and make stallions grow envious of. In all of Ponyville, the young Pegasus was one of the most sought after bachelors, with mares often being drawn to him like bees to a beehive. However, Butterscotch would always nervous to really even speak to them, his usually getting caught in his throat. I wasn't that he didn't like mares, it was just the idea of being in a relationship frightened him. He was so worried of messing up, doing something that would cause the relationship to not work out, or that perhaps he just wasn’t right to be someponies coltfriend. In fact, besides Eris and Barb, he just couldn’t help feeling nervous whenever a mare was around.

“Um… well, I appreciate the offer Rainbow, but… I’ll think I’ll pass.” He said with a nervous smile.

Rainbow nodded and shrugged, “Suit yourself.” He said with a wink, “But if you change your mind~”

“Oh, thank you Rainbow… I’ll… keep that in mind.”

Butterscotch then leaned back into his seat and let out a brief sigh. Eris noticed this and wrapped her arm around him, pulling him close to her. “Don’t worry dear, we’re going to great time, you’ll see.” She smiled.

Butterscotch looked up at her and returned her smile, “Thanks Eris, what would I do without you.”

Eris felt her heart jump a little and her cheeks begin to flush. More like… what would I do without you. She thought to herself.