Being Brave Part II

by artman7391

Birthday Party

It was the beginning of spring. Winter wrap up had already commenced and everypony was welcoming the new season with blooms and sunshine. On the Apple Family farm, Cory was found in the barn studying a few notes on the history of the Wonderbolts while Applejack and her siblings were doing a little spring cleaning.

"How ya doin with those spark notes Twilight gave ya Cory?" Asked Applejack.

"Fine." Cory replied. "Though I'm still a little confused between Admiral Fairweather and Commander Easy Glider and which was was more important than the other."

"I'm sure there's a note in there that'll give ya some useful hints." Said Applebloom.

"EEYUP." Big Mac commented.

It was at that moment a pink haze have sprinting through the door.

"GOOD MOOOOOOOOORRRRNING AJ!" Said Pinkie Pie with a singing voice.

"Oh Hey Pinkie." Said AJ.

"Just was stopping by to see if those cinnamon apple cider jugs are ready for the market." Said Pinkie Pie. "Mr. and Mrs. Cake are getting kinda antsy on their spring bake sale."

"Right over here." Said AJ. "If you want, you can try a few samples out."

Applejack escorted Pinkie to a section of the room where large cartons of jugs were on display. There were a few dozen with open caps, so Pinkie began to chug down a few with just her mouth. Cory was still amazed how she could gulp down a carton in just one second. But he just shrugged it off and continued with his studies. Today he seemed to be a little more reserved than usual, which caught Applejack's attention.

"What's the matter Cory?" She asked. "Cat got your tongue."

"Oh, it's nothing." Cory replied. "It's just my birthday and..."

Pinkie Pie, over hearing this, spewed out a fountain of cider onto the barn wall, and sped over to Cory, leaving a fiery trail behind her.

"Its...Your...BIRTHDAY!!???" She asked with her face pressed to Cory's

"Uh, yeah." Cory replied. "It's no big deal..."

"No big Deal?!!" Pinkie replied. "This changes everything!!!"

A few seconds later, Pinkie spewed out of the barn, leaving a large hole in the wall. Seconds later she appeared with a large cannon in her hooves and smacked it on the ground.

"We need to celebrate your birthday!!" Said Pinkie Pie. "I need to get everything ready!! The balloons, the streamers. the cards, the invitations, the cupcakes. gasp I gotta get the cupcakes ready!!!"

And with that she galloped right outside again like a speeding bullet.

"Woo-Wee!!" Applejack cheered. "I didn't know it was your birthday! How hold are you?"

"Ummm, 16?" Cory replied shyly.

"Well, Happy 16th birthday sugarcube." Applebloom said. "You should be getting ready fro your big birthday party."

"But, I still have this wonderbolt report to finish." Said Cory.

"Don't worry." Applejack commented. "You still got all week to memorize them all. I think it wouldn't hurt for ya to skip on this day of all days. Now go upstairs and get ready for the most spectacular party you've ever had!!"

Cory nodded back and ran back to his room in the attic. It had been so long since he had a proper birthday party. The last one was with his friends back home. They were usually simple, taking place in their shack with a few decorated streamers and blankets to lighten up the interior. Each would give him a simple gift (Shirt, ball, drawing paper), but nevertheless, he was always grateful. The only other birthday parties he witness were those of his old friends, and even they were quite simple. Cory had no way of what to expect from this party, and he was very nervous.

As he finished putting on his Sunday best, rushed downstairs, and headed out the door, he noticed something peculiar around Ponyville. Everyone was waving at him and giving him a 'happy birthday' greeting. Cory was amazed at how Pinkie was able to spread the news of this day so fast. That was when he saw it, in the middle of the town square. It was the largest party event he had ever witnessed. Everypony was decorated the buildings and trees with balloons, streamers, and signs that read "Happy 16th, Cory!!" and "WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY" in giant letters. a vast assortment of snacks and desserts were aligned like a feast in a royal castle. From pastries and pudding, to cupcakes and icecream, to popsicles and pies of every flavor. In the center, on top of the city hall steps was a DJ pony testing out some beats and rhythms on her machine. It was there, Cory found Pinkie inflating a huge float of himself whilst at the same time, checking out the spotlights for the evening's festivities.

"CORY!!" she shouted. "There you are!!"

She then galloped towards him and gave him a huge hug that almost crushed his spine. When, she released, him, her look turned serious.

"Cory Agees." She proclaimed. "You have my solemn, undivided, inexcusable, or your money back guarantee pinkie promise.." To which she smacked an unseen cupcake into her eye. "That you will have the most super, duper, extravagant, amazing, stupendous, birthday party ever!!!! Do I make myself clear?"

To which Cory nodded back in bewilderment. Apparently Pinkie took her parties seriously.

"Okie dokie lokie then." She replied as her face turned back to cheerful and carefree.

As the day grew on, the festivities began. There were a few rounds of drinks and toasts to the birthday boy, followed by an appetizer of baby carrots, chips and dip. Singing and dancing, and an occasional drunk yet merry pony were involved. At first, it all seemed strange to Cory. He had never witnessed a festivity for one person of this magnitude before, even more so, that certain person was he alone. But, as the morning turned to afternoon, Cory got into the swing of things. He started to enjoy these few moments of attention that was all centered around him. For back home, hardly anyone paid attention to him at all.

Now, the real festivities were getting started. The DJ Pony (Whose name Pinkie introduced as Vinyl Scratch), kicked a beat on her music set and threw a jam everypony could dance to. There were games, music, sideshows, presents, lights, colors, sounds, and laughter of all kind, surrounding Cory in a galaxy of celebration and exuberance. At the center of it all was a giant, 5 tier cake decorated with the finest icing anypony could think of. On top were 16 candles with a huge statue in the shape of the same number in the middle. Knowing the difficulty, Rainbow Dash flew him up to the top and had him blow out the candles, to which everypony cheered.

"Say where's Twilight?" Cory later asked as he was handed a huge slice of cake and started to open presents.

"Oh, she's off doing some princess duties." Applejack explained. "But don't worry, she hasn't forgotten about you. In fact..."

Applejack whistled as two burly looking earth ponies brought in a huge present box on a wagon. With their assistance, Cory climbed a ladder and unwrapped the bow on top. The Box opened to reveal a large easel and paint supplies for him to create even greater masterpieces. Cory knew in his heart that Twilight would honor his passion in the best way possible. As a few tears streamed down his eyes, he could only what she was up to now. But he just having too much fun to even worry. So he joined the crowd below and was hoisted up and down into the air, like a boat on a sea of ponies.

While the celebrations were continuing, Twilight could be found in the everfree forest, searching for the spot where Cory first came to this world. On her back was a large satchel filled with bits, just enough for her to travel to wherever she needed to go. After an hour or two of scourging and estimation, she reached the boulder portal. With the greatest of ease, she grabbed a nearby stick and made a boomerang out of it, to which she magically tossed it towards the portal. As expected, it went through. Then, a few seconds later, it flew back out. Twilight took a deep breath, and stepped into the portal, ready to find Cory's parents.

Comments

[Makerofthebuttswagger]

Then, a few seconds later, it flew back out. Twilight took a deep breath, and stepped into the portal, ready to find Cory's parents.

Now this could be interesting. I wonder if Cory's parents are missing him? (Considering his luck, probably not).

Also, some more typos here and there, but good job overall! Looking forward to the next one.

[Bumblebee16]

Awesome!!