Chapter 1: Discord’s Band Choice
In the ballroom of Canterlot Castle:
Twilight and the others are helping Princess Celestia with the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot tomorrow night, which is on a Saturday. Twilight and the others are very excited about the gala and Twilight is even more excited that Shining Armor and Cadence are going to attend this year.
The girls are hoping to have a normal gala without anything going crazy like the last two galas they went to. Especially the one which involves Discord letting his slime creature friend, the Smooze, come to the gala and caused the ballroom to be covered in green slime. He also let his jealousy get in the way and almost send Fluttershy’s friend to a different dimension. After that problem things at the gala turned out alright.
Things are going pretty smoothly, until a certain chaotic friend decides to drop in for a little visit.
“Hello girl,” Discord says with a big smile on his face.
The girls turn to see Discord popping into the ballroom. Fluttershy is very happy to see him, ever since they became very good friends.
“Oh hi Discord. How are you doing?” Fluttershy asks happily.
“I’m doing fine Fluttershy. So what are you girls doing?” Discord says.
“We’re getting things ready for the gala tomorrow,” Pinkie says carrying some table cloths for the tables.
“Yeah and we don’t want you messing things up like last time,” Rainbow says with a annoyed tone and trying to see some of the decorations on the ceiling.
“Oh come on, you’re not still mad about last time are you?” Discord asks sarcastically and dramatically.
“Maybe a little, but everything’s okay now as long as you promise not to over react like last time,” Twilight explains.
“Okay maybe I got carried away, but everything is fine now,” Discord replies.
“And besides Fluttershy told me that the first gala you went to is almost as crazy at my little fiasco,” Discord replies.
“Fluttershy you really told him about it!?” Rainbow screams angrily.
“Yes, I though it will cheer him up after the incident with Tree Hugger and the Smooze,” Fluttershy says.
The girls give some thought about the situation, and realize they also made a mess at the gala too and talking about each other problems will make things better for friends.
“She does have a point,” Pinkie pie says.
“Indeed. I guess telling him about our little incident will let him know about our mistake,” Rarity replies.
“I guess that is alright then. Now let’s get back to the work the gala is tomorrow and I want to make sure everything is perfect,” Twilight says.
“That’s good to hear. So is there anything I can do to help with the gala?” Discord asks.
“I don’t think so,” Rarity answers.
“And why not?” Discord asks annoyed.
“Because we seem to have everything under control,” Applejack answers.
“Oh come on there’s gotta be something I can do?” Discord asks getting a little upset.
“Discord we told you we got everything under control,” Twilight says to Discord with annoyance.
“Please Twilight can I help with the Gala I promise you won’t regret it,” Discord begs.
“I don’t know,” Twilight says unsurely.
“Pretty please with a cherry on top,” Discord begs some more. Then he gives Twilight the sad puppy look.
Twilight can see that Discord really want to help and the puppy eyes he is giving her. She can also tell that he might want to make things up for last gala fiasco.
Twilight sighs admitting defeat and says, “Okay Discord you can help with the gala.”
“Oh thank you Twilight, thank you,” Discord says with excite.
“So what you want me to do?” Discord asks.
“Well you can help the music groups. We’re having 4 music groups playing for the Gala so you can make sure that they have their instruments on the stage,” Twilight explains.
“Okay Princess your wish is my command and to add it off maybe I can get a special surprise band to play for the gala,” Discord says.
“Really who are they?” Fluttershy.
“Oh my dear Fluttershy that is a surprise and I don’t want to spoil it,” Discord says.
“Oh okay,” Fluttershy replies.
“Okay Discord you can have your special surprise band, but make sure the band you get isn’t going to be trouble,” Twilight instructs.
“Yes, yes, and I’ll see you tomorrow morning and I’ll make sure to have a band by then,” Discord says then he poofs himself away to handle with the band’s arrival.
“Twilight are you sure this is a good idea?” Rainbow asks worried.
“Well there’s nothing wrong with helping the bands,” Twilight replies.
“I mean letting him bring a surprise band that he chooses,” Rainbow replies a little annoyed.
“Agree, who knows what band does Discord has in mind,” Rarity replies worried.
“Whichever band he chooses, I’m sure that we will enjoy it,” Fluttershy says happily.
At the dance hall at night:
Discord made sure that all the band members’ instruments are on the stage and the groups are in their guest rooms for the night, but there is one problem, Discord still need to come up with the special surprise band he promised. He is trying to figure out which band he can get to play at the gala and by tomorrow night.
“Okay now that everything finally finish for tomorrow the gala will go great, but I still need to have my special surprise band,” Discord replies to himself.
“But still my special surprise band has to be interesting, totally out of the ordinary, nopony had ever seen or heard before, can play really well, and that will really wow the audience,” Discord says to himself.
“But who can I bring on such short notice,” Discord says. Then he start to think of an idea.
Discord gives this a lot of thought, then he knows just which band to get for the gala. He also thought it will be a good bonus for both Princess Twilight and Princess Celestia. Discord also thinks that it will make the gala more exciting, interesting and maybe a little chaotic.