The Twinkie Group Collab!

by Drizzle Quill

Imagination - Starswirls Beard

Author: Starswirls Beard

Prompt: Imagination

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Twilight Sparkle would have always been the first to say that Pinkie Pie had an overactive imagination. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing, nopony else could come up with party ideas to bring together different kinds of ponies. So when she first suggested she plan a bigger date than the kinds they had been going on, Twilight didn't know what to think.

It had started simply enough. Their usual dates to Sugarcube Corner or the park were just fine in the new princess’ opinion, but Pinkie had just giggled and told her “It’s time for something new!” with a wink and a smile. After this bold proclamation she darted out of the library to enact her plan.

Two days later found Twilight boarding a train to Canterlot. She had found a note telling her to pack a bag and make the nine o’clock. Sitting there as the car chugged along the track, she couldn't help but wonder what the pink mare planned for her. Her thoughts drifted with the gentle sway of the train. Going to a whole different city meant that Pinkie had researched what would be going on there. Her wings fluttered a bit as she toyed with different scenarios. There Pinkie would be at the train platform wearing her suit and top hat. She’d have her Twilight only smile ready and would grab her bag. She’d have written to the Princess of course, and had a room set aside for them to share aside from her royal quarter. That’s when Twilight would gently prod her for information. With a bounce of her curls she’d shake her head and give a mysterious wink for an answer.

They’d wander the streets in the evening light, the pink mare pointing out all sorts of sights she’d never seen before. Rediscovering her home town would be wonderful, they’d even stop to try some greasy looking food cart that would send Rarity into screaming hysterics to even look at. To her surprise it would be wonderful, and the two would chat and look at the stars from their bench table. And then...then Pinkie would stand and tell her to come on. They wouldn’t want to be late. They’d take some back roads and twists and turns, and end up at the Hall of Sciences at CSGU. Of course Pinkie would know that a public lecture she’d wanted to hear was going on that evening, and even though she should have been bored to death she’d listen intently, just so they could talk about it afterward.

On the way back to the palace they’d stop for some ice cream and a walk through the park. The forecast was clear, she’d checked before she left. The moon would be high and clear and bathe them both in the perfect lighting. Their eyes would lock and Pinkie would lean in….

The train shook and jolted Twilight out of her daydream. The attendant announced the destination cheerfully, and that got her moving. Grabbing her bag with her magic, she made her way to the doors. There, standing on the platform was Pinkie Pie in a suit and top hat, smiling her Twilight only smile.