Vive Las Pegasus

by Inkquill


The City of Lights.

Vive Las Pegasus.

By Inkquill.

Based on the work of Attomicpuffin.

The slight jostling and the loud, piercing sound of the train whistle roused the group from their sleep. Eris, finding the train car bunks too small and cramped for her licking had decided to sleep on the ceiling on a cushion of cotton candy clouds. The sound of the train whistle must have startled her, as she suddenly sat up, or rather ‘down’, and seemingly fell out of bed, landing in the walkway with mild thump.

“What in tarnation?!” Applejack exclaimed, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

“What was that?” Butterscotch said, peeking his head out of his bunk.

Eris, regaining her composure and her footing, looked up at him, “Ouch~ I think we hit a bump in the tracks.”

Peering out through the curtains of his bunk window, Elusive took note of how dark it was outside, however, he noticed that there seemed to be a growing glow of light coming from over the horizon. “Well it looks like it’s getting close to dawn. I think I can see the sunrise.”

“Um… Elusive?” Dusk interjected. “I don’t think that’s the sunrise… I mean whenever has the sun rose in the west~?”

The whole of the group then congregated at the window, making the space somewhat cramped, trying to get a better look at this ‘western sunrise’. The rising hillside grew closer and soon the train was making its ascension up its slope; the strange light growing with ever greater intensity.

The six stallions and draconequus-mare looked on with great curiosity and anticipation as their car reached the summit of the hill. A bright glare flared as they surmounted the hill, followed by the collective dropping of their jaws as they beheld the light source.

“Woah~!” They simultaneously exclaimed.

Far down in the valley below, they were met with the unfolding majesty of their destination. Las Pegasus. The city, despite the apparent time of day, was a bustle of activity. Every building shivered with lights and billboards. Music could be heard even at this distance. Great arching searchlight swayed back and forth above the skyline. It was simply breathtaking.

Butterscotch took noticed of how the city seemed to be played out, and he could best describe it as if Cloudsdale was sat atop Manehatten. There was a grounded city, where Unicorns and Earth Ponies could be seen, while directly above it, a sprawling cumulus-formed complex of skyscrapers, arching waterfalls and rainbows floated.

Their gawking however was cut off as Rainbow Blitz burst out into a hearty laugh. “Ha ha~! Las Pegasus! Here we come!”

The train rolled into the station with a wailing squeal. With Barbara and Applejack helping with the luggage, the merry band of friends departed from the train and into the city. They couldn’t help but gawk in awe as the rising, shimmering buildings seemed to roll into the sky and merge with the clouds.

The sun was now rising in its proper point of ascension and bathed its light onto the sprawling landscape. Arriving at their hotel, they were greeted by the receptionists with warm affections, though Eris’ presence did seem to make them a little nervous. But nevertheless, they then showed them to their rooms. They had to admit, Eris had certainly outdone herself for their reservations. Not only tickets to a world renowned show, but luxury suits at a five star hotel as well~!

“So guys, tell me, do you feel spoiled yet?” Eris chuckled hovering above the group in a relaxed pose.

“I… Eris, Just… just wow~!” Dusk exclaimed, “I can’t believe you did all this.”

Eris smiled and let another chuckle escape her, “Well believe it buster. I mean, can Mama book a vacation or can Mama book a vacation?!”

“It’s just wonderful Eris,” Said Butterscotch, flying up to Eris's height and pulling her into a warm embrace. “Thank you so much.”

Eris felt her breath become logged in her throat and she could swear that her heart skipped a beat as she felt the little Pegasus' hooves wrap around her and their body press against one another. She cursed under her breath as she felt her cheeks betray her, as they heated up and began to flush a vivid pinkish hue. “Uh, heh, It's nothing,” she chuckled nervously. “Anything for you Butters... and the guys too!” She added hastily as she broke away from Butterscotch's warm embrace. A lingering, awkward silence stagnated the air for a brief moment as Eris rubbed the back of her neck trying to calm her nerves.

“Well, anyway,” Elusive said, breaking the silence, much to Eris’s relief. “You did say we would have a chauffeur whilst here right?”

“Oh, yeah!” Eris replied as she magically summoned a floating clock. “Should be here any moment now. Course if all else fails, just a snap of the fingers and I get us to the hotel.”

As if on cue, a large and elongated carriage pulled up to the train station. The carriage was nearly six doors long, painted a brilliant, marble white and embroidered with golden trim. Eris felt her mind somewhat stop in that moment. 'Just on cue eh? Weird, usually I'm all over that kind of dumb luck.'

“Well would you look at! Excellent timing I would say,” Elusive continued. An alabaster coat stallion chauffeur leaped out of the carriage and hastily sped his way over to party company, a bright smile dancing across his lips.

“Welcome!” He exclaimed excitedly. “You must be the Prince and company, it’s very good to meet you all.”

“Um, y-yes, that's us.” Dusk replied feeling a little self conscious.

“Splendid! Well then your majesty, my name is Trottalong and I will be your chauffeur while your here in Las Pegasus. It is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance.”

“Well isn't he peppy.” Eris said quietly to herself.

After loading up their lugged into the overly stretched carriage and making themselves comfortable in the leather seats, Trottalong called back to them from his coach-seat. “Where too your highness?”

It was then that just about every one of them started to excitedly shout out suggestions of what they wanted to do first, making the carriage a bedlam of clashing noise.

Eris rolled her eyes at the other's mild bickering. Holding out her lioness paw, she snapped her fingers and summoned a bright flash to overwhelm the group. When the light subsided the septum of stallions and Barbara found that their mouths had been magically zipped shut, all save for Butterscotch, who was silence with a large dollop of caramel fudge. Eris knew how much he favored that desert...

“Now guys you all know how much a fan girl I am for a good ol' fashion ruckus romp of jibber jabber, but I think it would be best if we did this a little more... orderly.” She said, dredging out the last word with distaste. She then snapped her fingers again and summoned eight straws of varying size into her eagles claw and held them out to the stallions. “Here's the game, who ever gets the longest straw decides the destination. Sound good?”

The still silenced stallions nodded in agreement and reached in to claim their straws. Comparing straws one by one, it soon became obvious who was the winner, Bubble Berry. Eris then removed their zippers to allow them to speak.

Ohmymegagoodness we get to go where I like first! I'm so super-cited!”

“Now hold on now!” Rainbow interrupted, “I got the seconded shortest so I call after we get done with Berry's we heed over to the club.”

“Don't worry Rain, everypony's going to get their chance, we go by tallest to shortest straws. It's the only fair way.” Eris chuckled.

Dusk leaned over with a mischievous grin plastered across his lips. "Hmm, Eris that actually rather... logical. I'm pressed."

Eris replied with a heat scowl, “Dusk I swear by Solaris' cake built flank that I will zipp your mouth shut with soap in it!”

The whole assembly couldn't help but chuckle at that.

"So where to you highness?" Called Trottalong once again.

Dusk turned to Bubble with a smile, "Well, where too Bubble?"

"Let's see the sights! Then lets head over to Rainbow's club and get this party started!" The pink-colored stallion shouted excitedly.

"You heard him driver! Lets get rolling!" Eris followed, sticking her head out the window with a wicked grin. This was going to be a night to remember, and she knew it. Just her, Barbara and the guys, and most importantly... Butterscotch. She was determined to make this the most enjoyable vacation for him by the chaos that spawned her, that was exactly was she was going to do.

...She just had to...