It’s been four days since I’ve arrived in Equestria. It took some getting used to. First of all, it felt weird to be really short, especially when you were previously 5’10”.
Second of all, technology was pretty dated here in Equestria. There weren’t any TVs, computers, or cell phones. Although, for the last one I would have to wonder how they would carry it without pockets. Thankfully, I kept myself entertained by reading comic books. At least it was in character for Spike.
Third of all was the food. Since none of the ponies ate meat, sans fish, I had to resort to eating like a vegetarian. Surprisingly, hay and grass taste pretty good if they’re properly prepared. I also ate a few gemstones since I came here. They were easy to chew on, and they almost tasted like rock candy. Other foods such as vegetables or fruits tasted pretty much the same as they did back home. I’ve read somewhere that ponies can’t digest certain foods found in the pony world, like tomatoes, but this was a world of talking ponies. I was pretty sure they’ve had different digestive systems compared to real horses.
One thing that bothered me was what happened to the old Spike. I didn't possess his past memories when I came to Equestria. What would happen if I left? Would the old Spike end up dazed and confused? Would he go crazy? I decided not to worry about that now. I needed to focus on what I had to do.
There was one event coming up that I remembered: the Grand Galloping Gala. The one that happened in Season 1 finale was a complete disaster. I could try to prevent that disaster from happening again, but I didn’t know how. Before I came to Equestria, I read a fanfic where Prince Blueblood was trapped in a time loop during the night of the Gala. But unlike Blueblood, I only had to relive that day once, so I had to think very carefully about what I needed to do.
First part was the tickets. I knew what was going to happen. Twilight will get two tickets, then the other girls would fight over who should she give the other one to.
But what if I were to accept the ticket from the start?
Twilight and I were helping Applejack with her applebucking. I carried one of the baskets full of apples, instead of riding on Twilight while chucking apples away.
“Thank ya kindly, guys, for helping me out,” Applejack said. “I bet Big Macintosh I could get all these Golden Delicious in the barn by lunchtime. If I win, he's gonna walk down Stirrup Street in one of Granny's girdles.”
“I’m no expert on apples,” I said, “but aren’t Golden Delicious supposed to be yellow?”
“Spike, please. Don’t be rude,” Twilight said.
“I’m just saying, with a name like ‘Golden Delicious,’ you’d expect the apples to have some sort of yellow hue.”
Twilight’s belly started growling. “Heh, speaking of apples, I guess we better get some food.”
We did miss snack time. I placed the basket down and ate one of the apples.
“Spike!” Applejack yelled. “Those are my profits your eatin’!”
“It’s just one apple,” I said. Just then, my belly started feeling squeezy again. With a loud belch, a scroll popped out of my mouth.
“It’s a letter from Princess Celestia,” Twilight said.
I read the scroll. It was about the Grand Galloping Gala, when it was going to take place, and Twilight being invited. Both Applejack and Twilight were delighted to hear that.
I made another belch, and this time, two of the gala tickets appeared.
“Great!” said Twilight. “I've never been to the gala. Have you, Spike?”
“No,” I replied. “But it would be nice to attend a high-class gathering.”
“Aw, shucks,” Applejack said in a disappointed tone. “Are you sure there ain't an extra ticket in there?”
“I didn’t know you were into fancy parties,” I said to Applejack. “Are you Rarity in disguise?”
“It ain’t like that Spike." Applejack then explained how having an apple stand during the gala would help boost the farm's profits. She then said that with the money they made they could fix a lot of stuff here, like the barn's roof, Big Mac's plow, and even Granny's hip. I hate to admit it, but hearing that made me second-guess my choice.
“Well, in that case,” I said, “Do you want my—”
“Woah!”
I quickly jumped out of the way just in time as Rainbow Dash crashed on top of Twilight and Applejack.
“Are we talking about the Grand Galloping Gala?!” Rainbow Dash asked.
“Rainbow Dash!” Applejack said. “You told me you were too busy to help me harvest apples. What were you busy doing? Spyin'?”
“No, I was busy...napping.”
I looked at the branch Rainbow was napping on. “You’re a pegasus, Rainbow Dash. Why couldn’t you sleep on a cloud?”
But Rainbow Dash didn’t hear me. “So I heard you were giving away an extra ticket,” she said to Twilight.
Twilight replied, “Yeah, but—”
“YES! This is so awesome!" Then Rainbow Dash talked about how she could show off her tricks during the Wonderbolts' performance, and that it might result in her joining the Wonderbolts. "Don't you see, Twilight? This could be my one chance to show 'em my stuff. You gotta take me!”
“I don't think it's a good idea for you to interrupt a bunch of professional fliers just so you could show off,” I said.
“Spike’s right, Rainbow,” Applejack said. “And besides, I asked for the ticket first.”
“That doesn’t mean you own the ticket!” Rainbow Dash rebutted.
“Oh, yeah? Well I challenge you to a hoof-wrestle! Winner gets the ticket!”
Both of them ran to a nearby stump and started the hoof-wrestling, but Twilight quickly interfered.
“Girls, these are my tickets,” Twilight said. “I'll decide who gets it, thank you very much. Whoever has the best reason to go should get the ticket, don't you think?”
“Applejack has the best reason,” I said. “Health, shelter, and food are a much higher priority than getting a slight chance to see your favorite team.”
“See? Spike has the right idea,” said Applejack.
“Oh, come on, you can’t be serious!” Rainbow Dash barked. “There are tons of other ways to increase your profits. You can just have a food cart in Canterlot any other day and make twice as much bits.”
“Rainbow, must I remind you that Granny Smith has a bad hip?” I asked.
Our argument was interrupted by Twilight’s growling stomach. “Listen to that, I am starving. I don't know about you, but I can't make important decisions on an empty stomach, so I'll, uh, think about it over lunch and get back to you two, okay?”
“Okay.” Applejack and Rainbow Dash sighed.
I hopped on Twilight’s back and we rode back into town. Applejack and Rainbow Dash started hoof-wrestling again.
“I still say Applejack has a better reason,” I said. “You’ve seen how bad that barn roof has gotten.”
“Yes, but you’ve seen how badly Rainbow Dash wants to join the Wonderbolts,” said Twilight.
“Rainbow Dash would sell her own tail if it meant getting a chance to see the Wonderbolts. That mare is full of herself.”
“Let’s not worry about that now, Spike. We should find someplace to eat first.”
As we neared Sugarcube Corner, I quickly jumped off Twilight’s back. Twilight gave me a confused look just as Pinkie crashed into her.
"Are you girls alright?" I asked.
"Peachy keen!" Pinkie said as she quickly stood up. Her eyes were caught by what I was holding.
"Wait...those aren't...TICKETS TO THE GRAND GALLOPING GALA?! It's the most amazing incredible tremendous super-fun wonderful terrifically humongous party in all of Equestria! I've always always always wanted to go!"
Then she started singing. Let me tell you, when you listen to someone singing without any background music playing, it feels kind of awkward. It's like watching Starlord singing "Come and get your love."
After Pinkie sang, she thanked Twilight for the tickets, even though Twilight never asked. Then I heard a familiar gasp.
"Are these what I think they are?"
I turned around and saw Rarity gazing at the tickets like they were solid gold bars.
"Twilight's taking me to the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot," said Pinkie.
I replied, "Twilight never said—"
"The Gala?" Rarity interrupted. "I design ensembles for the gala every year, but I've never had the opportunity to attend. Oh, the society, the culture, the glamour! It's where I truly belong, and where I'm destined to meet him."
I knew who "him" was. Prince Blueblood. Princess Celestia's nephew. Also known as Prince Narcissus. Then it hit me.
If Blueblood is Celestia's nephew, then does that mean he's Luna's son? Or is he adopted? I'm sure it's the latter.
"Twilight, I simply cannot believe you would invite Pinkie Pie so she can... party," Rarity said, "and prevent me from meeting my true love. How could you?"
"Wait a minute, Rarity, Twilight…" I then noticed my hands were suddenly empty. "What the?!"
"Listen girls," Twilight said, "I haven't decided who to give the extra ticket to."
"You haven't?!" Pinkie and Rarity asked.
"Excuse me." We all looked to see Fluttershy walking up. Her pet bunny, Angel, had the tickets in his mouth.
That rabbit rascal.
"I would just like to ask, I mean, if it would be all right, if you haven't given it to someone else…" Fluttershy nervously asked.
"You? You want to go to the Gala?" Rarity asked.
"Oh, no," Fluttershy said. Angel then thumped his foot on her. "Oh, no. I mean, yes, or, actually, kind of. You see…"
Fluttershy went on about how there's so many rare and exotic flora and fauna at the gala, and how she wanted to see them all. But I knew what was really going to happen. None of the animals would come close to Fluttershy, and she'll end up going insane. As much as I liked her "YOU'RE GONNA LOVE ME!!" rant, I didn't want that to happen again.
I knew it was going to be though, but I had to bring the room down.
"Girls, I know that this Gala means a lot to you," I said, "but…I'm afraid it's not what you think. Pinkie, this gala isn't some sort of big birthday party. This is made by high-class ponies who act in a sophisticated manner. I doubt there's going to be party music and games like here in Ponyville."
"Aww… " Pinkie sighed.
"Fluttershy, these rare creatures may be adorable to you, but it's not like some sort of petting zoo. The animals are pretty shy around ponies, even those good with animals. You may know how to interact with rabbits, birds, and squirrels, but I doubt you know how to interact with wallaroos, toucans, or spider monkeys…
"Uhm...well...I…" Fluttershy tried to say something, but she was speechless. I hated to disappoint my favorite pony, but it was the truth.
"And Rarity, Prince Blueblood wouldn't marry some random mare on the first date. Heck, I don't think he would marry anypony except his own reflection. That stallion is so narcissistic, he'd put Rainbow Dash to shame."
"I heard that!"
Oops…
"Rainbow Dash!" Twilight yelled. "Were you following us?"
"No. I mean, yes. I mean, maybe," Rainbow replied. "Look, it doesn't matter. I couldn't risk a goody-four-shoes like you giving that ticket away to just anybody."
"Wait just a minute!" Applejack appeared.
"Oh, hey," I said. "Who won the hoof-wrestling?"
"That does not matter!" shouted Rainbow and Applejack.
Apparently, it was a tie.
"Why do you want to go to that gala?" Pinkie asked. "That place is full of people who don't know how to party."
"And the animals are too shy to meet," Fluttershy added.
"Not to mention the royals care for nopony other than themselves," Rarity scoffed.
"Don't play mind games with me, Marshmallow!" Rainbow said. "How do I know you aren't keeping the ticket for yourself?"
"Marshmallow?! Now see here! I may be white, but I'm not that white!"
Unfortunately, every pony started arguing just like in the show.
"Girls please, stop this," I said. But nopony would listen.
One of the things I hate the most is when people argue loudly. I don’t mind it when people have their discussions quietly, but when they have to raise their voice, that’s what starts to annoy me.
“Girls! Stop!” I yelled. Still nopony would listen. My blood boiled like broth on a kitchen stove. I couldn’t take it anymore.
“SHUT UP, YOU STUPID PONIES!!!”
I quickly covered my mouth. The entire town was as quiet as a ghost town. Pinkie didn’t even say her oatmeal quote. The girls’ jaws hung open.
“Dear Celestia,” Rarity broke the silence. “That’s the loudest vulgarity I ever heard.”
“Where in tarnation did you hear language like that?!” Applejack asked.
I sheepishly pointed to Twilight.
“Me?!” Twilight asked in shock. “I never said anything like that!”
“What about that time when you’ve read that romance book about that vampire bat pony?”
“It was one time, and it was under my breath!”
“Honestly, Twilight,” Rarity said. “You should be careful what you say around children.”
“Look,” I said. “The point is, Twilight and I have not decided who we should give the ticket to, and arguing isn’t going to help!”
Twilight’s belly rumbled yet again. “And I certainly can’t think straight when I’m hungry. Now go on, shoo.”
The rest of the ponies grumbled as they walked away. Twilight then shot daggers at me.
“You and I are going to have a very serious discussion.”
Wait a second.... How did 'spike' know about Twilight reading that vampire book? Unless she has done it in the few days since the summer sun celebration... Could some "real" Spike memories be slipping through?
link? if real
Why're they talking about an "extra" ticket? That one is Spike's and they're talking about qho gets to steal it from him.
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They don’t know that, since they kept interrupting him.
HUZZAH!!
Teh effort was Supahr Effective!
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Wow that's one of the best fics on the site. The best night ever is the name of the fic 18087 is the number. The sweetie chronicles also did a set of chapters about this story which was also good.
That's not a good reason for AJ to go... In fact, that might be a reason for her NOT to go. Since the Gala is for the super rich; the social elite, where the only cash being exchanged is in agreements over trade deals: more stocks and bonds than actual products. So putting up a stand is practically guaranteed to fail... BUT if she were to talk to the chairponies of restaurants and other food distributors, she could have a LOT of buisness down the road, without a single bit given to her that night.
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Yes, I've often felt that was one of the DUMBEST ideas ever. I mean
Haul a bunch of perishable food items to someplace
where the most famous chefs in EQ are GIVING food away
Try to sell Carnival Food to folks that wouldn't touch it if it was also free
& yet, somehow, this brilliant plan failed?
I Just Don't Know What Went Wrong!
I wasn’t expecting this fic to arrive to this point so early, seems I was wrong, but seriously, many of the episodes build down to such ridiculous and perfectly avoidable situations, that shouting this was the only proper reaction, although if it was me, I would have probably should something more sever, like: OH FOR FUCK SAKE! SHUT THE FUCK OFF!!! YOU MORONIC HORSES!!
No, it isn't. I mean they both have bad reasons but applejack is turning up to a fancy party trying to sell street food. That both makes no sense and is illegal on multiple levels. If I turned up to Washington DC when the white house is in the middle of a party and put up my food cart right at the event they would arrest me on the spot.
Also, I feel like this "spike" is trying too hard to take interesting things away from the party. Everything turned out better, in the end, thanks to the disasters those six caused. So if he stops they they will have uneventful times at the gala and Celestia will be bored out of her mind.
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It's illegal in the US. DHX Media is a Canadian animation studio and Equestria is ruled by a diarchy, therefore I'd say it's safe to assume that it would likely be more Canadian than American in nature, despite Faust's nationality. In Canada, laws on street food vending are much more relaxed than in America, and besides, if AJ has a ticket, she'd already have been invited and likely talked to Princess Celestia about her plans ahead of time.
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https://www.fimfiction.net/story/18087/the-best-night-ever
Awwww
Is that a reference to the book Twilight?
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Twilight reading Twilight, Twiception!
I doubt anyone would marry some random on a first date. And I totally agree with the reflection and the narcissistic Rainbow Dash. I also feel she isn't "Loyal" as she's made out to be.
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Almost everypony agrees Dash would make a better Honest than Applejack and Applehorse would make a better loyalty than Rainbown.
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true
Or you could suggest asking for 5 other tickets.
Always questioned what AJ thought was going to happen. Presumably she intended to mark up the food to cutthroat prices. Also it seems odd that Rarity would take only one sentence to convince her that the stallion of her dreams isn’t magically going to fall in love with her.
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Well...
It was probably the publicity more than the profits. A single night wouldn't give her that much money anyway.
And well, Spike is a baby dragon, Rarity probably thinks he is being honest.
Spike just don't cause any butterfly effect
Ugh.... Annnnd, he caused a butterfly effect...
how is any of what spike said vulgar? none of those things were swear words.
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Well, I was minding a class of six years olds that were talking way too bloody loudly and I said "hey lads, can ye shut up a tad?" and they looked at me like I shot someone
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I dunno. When Fluttershy said "peeved" in the show that was somehow a vugarity so i wouldn't be surprised.
Applejack I wouldn't judge but did you know that you could have used the gala to find business partners. You are just thinking of work permit for extra money.
I absolutely LOVED that fanfic!
One thing I never understood: Why does Twilight even need a ticket to the Gala? She's Celestia's protegee and her brother is the Captain of the Royal Guard. Shouldn't she get special privileges without the need of a ticket?
Finaly something else than stealing other characters lines.
Bloody hell wtf Celestia? No monetary reward for saving Equestria lost princess? Her own sister! What a cheap and unthankfull pony!
Perhaps something Spike the Dragon could adress to her highness? Perhaps hold one Gem back per Pony for saving Equestria and 'accidently telling Celestia about it' *wink-wink nuge-nuge* Showing Celestia how a Dragon showed more gratetude than herself
Awww come on... Heartsongs dont get magic song support? ... That sooo sad Harmony is a lazy fucker
Cant somepony that literally saved Celestias sister and Equestria itself get there and visit when ever she want... Perhaps a clever Dragon could actualy suggest that Overall Luna could need a friend... Like Spike on every weekend
PRICELESS Finaly some MC development
Coming from the Titel/gold digging mare herself...
Unless she happen to state something else than Prince, Canterlot etc. ... Also nice save to keep Rarity singel casanova Perhaps the Princess of Love can help
Write a message to Cadance perhaps.
Reunite with you pony brother Shining Armor.
Again - Pen Pals
Time to shine David-Spike
Time to show your mettle and prove how clever a Dragon you are
4 days... There a lot that a brony can do in 4 days...
For instance:
- Making friends, Friendship is magic
- Sending Celestia your own messages from time to time... Perhaps with funny/inspiring ideas and more
- Become pen pals with Luna on a daily base Thank her for her beautyful nights! Congratulations on her return and perhaps a sorry for the fireball to the face for panic attacking her when she choked him... ( playing dirty is perfectly fine in love&war and MC character development
- Perhaps helping Luna indirectly? Ask her what she did and tell her about yourself. Teach her lessons by accident ( your a baby dragon ) its funny how small children teach adult with there Innocent observations like 'that time you noticed shouting can get ponys nervous' or 'giving compliments help start a conversation' or 'taking the initiativ in a conversation and tell em about your hobbys is a great ice breaker'.
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4 days. Twilight is a book-aholic. You do the math
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Dito! That i want to read. Never read a story with Blueblood as MC!
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Agreed. Very 👏rude👏ponys!
Maybe befriending that baby dragon first before stealing his stuff
Or taking it from the baby dragon like one would take a lolipop from a infant/small kid
*evil mustage twirling*
Quite the chaotic group. Than again they bearly know eatch others...yet
I wonder... Maybe the David-Dragon could have spend a day from 4 with Rarity... Crush and all ♡
Who did Spike meet in the 4 days i wonder...
Written Luna perhaps? That poor mare could need a pick me up. Perhaps a donut joe delivery from her Dragon friend to be because she is the pretty pony that makes beautyful night-skys
What a that Celestia who raised that little Dragon accidently indirectly caused that Dragon to be a lifelong friend?! Dragon live for thousand of years if not ageless after a certain point of age.
*wink-wink nuge-nuge*
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Because only those invited or get tickets get in. High class events are like that.
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And this is a fancy party which means fancy food and apples aren't going exactly make the cut.
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I think it being used as a shield during a food fight that convince her.
I felt those daggers. *shivers*
I wonder what this fanfiction about blueblood in a time loop was called
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It's called The Best Night Ever. Here is a link https://www.fimfiction.net/story/18087/the-best-night-ever
Bit of a stretch to go "celestia's nephew = luna's son"
Spike had it right this chapter. Not the best solutions...
Poor Spike, as a Predator he has sensitive earfins
Why is it that everyone makes Blueblood into a jerk? He had every right to treat Rarity like he did in the show because she was acting like a gold digger.
. Mr. David Smith. Language! Yes, we know the "st-word" is not an actual swear word, but it is still considered as one, as you are in a TV-Y rated medium.
great.
Not exactly being as according to speculations he's a bloodline descendant to princess Platinum which would technically make him Celestia and Luna's nephew by about 20 or 30 Generations I don't even know how many times removed to the point where it doesn't even count anymore
Sounds like somedragon's in trouble
Love the reference to the Blueblood fic.
Is this quoted from somewhere?
This is by far not the best Fimfiction solution of this chapter, but it was still entertaining
Predators ears are more sensitive usually, Spike might need hearing protection or the future.
Maybe a enchantments filled necklace?
I used multiple on a character of mine.
Just make it presentable and reasonable