It's Princess Celestia's Birthday and Twilight wants to reveal a deep secret to her!
Princess Celestia's birthday is coming up and Twilight wants to make her a party. A surprise party. She asks Pinkie for help but an accident disposes of Pinkie for a short while and she leaves the mare alone to plan the party by herself. Knowing she won't be able to make the party as fun as Pinkie could she turns to her friends for help but all of them are busy.
She turns to a a special crystal recording that Pinkie left titled... "Being Pinkie Keen!" With the help of the crystal recordings can Twilight learn to loosen up and be more like Pinkie? Or will she fail?
Twilight Sparkle, a mare of vast knowledge was stumped for the first time in her life. Truly stumped. She sighed softly then let the books levitating around her head fall. She humphed and grumbled to herself as she lay down. She growled in irritation before yelling, "Spike!" She pouted at the ceiling of her room and rolled onto her side when she heard the patter of scaly feet. The door opened to her room and she grinned at the irritated baby dragon. He raised an eyebrow and she asked. "Can you get me the book on-"
"Twilight go and ask Pinkie!" Spike snapped at the mare before she could finish.
Twilight scowled then rolled to her hooves, standing to pace, and said, "No. I can do this on my own!"
"No offense Twilight, but you don't have much experience planning parties. Just swallow your pride and go ask Pinkie!" Spike snapped out, beating a hasty retreat from her room before she could snap at him. Twilight scowled at the door before sighing deeply and looking out her window. She hated to admit it but Spike was right. If she really wanted to surprise Princess Celestia, she was going to need help.
Gulping lightly she stretched and used her magic to put her saddlebags on. She tightened the strap then trotted over to her desk and levitated her notebook to her bag. She trotted out of her room then down the stairs and looked towards the kitchen, where Spike was looking for a snack. "I'll be back by the time dinner is done! Try to clean up the library some!" She called out before leaving.
Taking in a deep breath of cool air she trotted down the street towards Sugarcube Corner. The sun was high in the sky and a cool breeze was blowing through town making the day, for a better lack of words...perfect. She took in another breath while she trotted along, contently. Twilight's mind although was in a tornado of emotions and ideas. She would admit it in private or to her friends, but she knew she was an egghead. She was a big egghead. She scowled as her thoughts took a turn for the worse. She wasn't usually one to go on pity parties but she did indulge on occasion.
She was afraid she wasn't going to be able to pull this off right. She was afraid she was going to screw up worse than the incident where she caused a town wide riot over a doll. She hung her head as her face began to burn in shame. Yes thoughts like those were better left out of her mind. She shook her head then took a look around to find she was outside Sugarcube Corner. She blushed a bit darker before trotting in and smiling at Mr. Cake. "Hello Mr. Cake is Pinkie around?"
Right as Mr. Cake opened his mouth a pink blur slammed into Twilight and knocked her off her hooves. The pink blur and Twilight rolled backwards and outside, crashing into a cart. "What in tarnation?!" A familiar voice cried out as the cart exploded slightly. Twilight groaned as her head spun and looked up into Applejack's concerned face.
"Y’alright sugarcube?" Twilight attempted a nod but stopped when the world seemed to roll more violently. She blinked to focus and as soon as the world stopped spinning she rolled over and shook her head. The apple cart was almost destroyed and Twilight grimaced.
"Sorry A.J." Applejack shook her head and helped her up before shooting a dirt look at Pinkie, who looked sheepish.
"It ain't no problem Twi'." Twilight grinned at her then shook her head once again before looking at Pinkie.
"Um, any reason why you tackled me?"
"Oh, sorry! I was so excited that you were looking for me that I kind of exploded." Twilight raised an eyebrow then sighed softly. Her magic encased the ruin cart and slowly she began to fix it.
"Really Pinkie, you have to learn to control yourself. One of us could have been seriously hurt! No more explosions." As she finished her mini-lecture the cart was good as new and Applejack whistled lowly.
"Nice work Twi'." Twilight smiled then looked to the pink mare, who was scuffing the ground with her hoof while pouting.
"I didn't mean it." Pinkie mumbled softly. Twilight sighed then smiled softly before trotting over and nuzzling her.
"No problem. I fixed the cart and neither of us is hurt so I guess that's good right?" Pinkie smiled at her then began to bounce around, her former sadness forgotten.
"So why did you need me? Do you need cupcakes? A party? Jazz tap dan-."
"Stop. Go back."
"Jazz-."
"Before that."
"A party? Oh! You want a party?!"
Twilight winced at the volume Pinkie's voice had taken before saying, "Actually I wanted to talk to you about helping me plan one." A snicker came from behind her and she looked back sharply to see Applejack was looking away, her mouth trembling. Frowning she turned back and paused in shock. Pinkie was frozen in midair and looking at her in shock.
"Wait...you want to make a party?" Twilight blushed then scowled and defensively looked away.
"Yes. And? If you don't want to help you could just say so." She turned curtly then yelped as her tail was tugged roughly and she was dragged backwards towards Sugarcube corner. "Pinkie! Let go!" Silence greeted her and Twilight sighed softly, pouting as she was dragged inside then up some stairs. When they stopped they were in Pinkie's room. "Pinkie..."
"Tell me who the party's for." Twilight spun around to see a dead serious Pinkie and nervously scuffed the ground.
"U-Um, Princess Celestia." Pinkie froze once again and Twilight braced herself for the inevitable. She was not disappointed. For the second time that day she was tackle hugged, left winded and groaning as Pinkie bounced off the walls (literately) in her excitement.
"Ohhhhh! YES! THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!" Pinkie screamed bouncing around more violently, while Twilight took cover under her bed. "TWILIGHT!!" The bed was tossed away like a leaf and Twilight looked up in shock, fear, and awe. Part of her wished Pinkie would calm down; another part wished she could study this without feeling like peeing herself.
"Y-Yes?"
"We need to get planning! Wait...why are we making a party? I'm all for it but I need to know why so I can put it on the banner."
"O-Oh. In two weeks is Princess Celestia's birthday." Pinkie froze in midair again then gasped loudly before disappearing. Twilight hastily scanned the room and sighed in relief when she found Pinkie was in her closet tossing things out.
"This is so exciting!" Suddenly a shudder ran through Pinkie's body and she shook violently before collapsing. She snorted then sneezed and looked to Twilight. "Uh oh. That wasn't good."
"W-Wait, what happened?" Pinkie closed her eyes before looking to her window. Twilight looked then gasped when she found the mail mare, Derpy, was looking in. Pinkie bounced over and smiled at the mail mare before opening the window. They exchanged pleasantries, and Pinkie took her mail. Derpy flew off and Pinkie tore open a letter reading it quickly. Her hair instantly deflated and tears began to well in her eyes, shocking and frightening Twilight. "P-Pinkie?"
"M-My dad got hurt...I have to go to my parents’ home right away. I'm really sorry Twilight. I don't think I can help you...OH wait! I think I can!" Pinkie bounced over to her closet and began to tossing things out more violently.
After a few minutes of searching she let out a cry of happiness and bounced out, her hair now in its characteristic poof. She tossed a crystal at Twilight then shoved her out of her room. "Just watch that!" Twilight looked back at the shut door then looked down at the crystal she held. She was a bit afraid to do that.
Being Pinkie Keen Lesson One: Baking and Singing Like Pinkie
Twilight's head hung as she trotted slowly towards her house. The sun was setting; warm reds and oranges filled the sky. Twilight scowled and looked away. It seemed none of her friends could help her with this. Applejack was in Appleoosa, Rainbow was at a training camp, Daring was fulfilling another assignment from the museum, Rarity had a large order to fill, and Fluttershy was taking care of a baby Manticore. Twilight scowled once again and kicked her door open. This party was going to suck! She trotted over to the couch and slumped down on it, her eyes shutting. She hated her life. Sighing loudly, she opened her eyes to find Spike standing over her.
"Did you ask her?" He asked as she whined. He raised his eyebrow and shook his head before walking back to the kitchen to begin dinner. Twilight sighed loudly once again before taking out the crystal she was given. Did she really want to use this? She sighed once again before gritting her teeth and pushing some magic into the crystal. The crystal began to glow dull lavender then exploded upwards and created a screen. Pinkie's face appeared and she giggled loudly.
"Congratulations on being chosen by Pinkie Pie to watch this special recording. This is an informational recording on how to be just like Pinkie Pie!" Twilight stared at the recording before groaning. She could not do this.
Lesson 1: Baking and Singing Like Pinkie
Twilight trudged out of her home deep in thought. The first "lesson" in the recording talked about eating more and more sweets than was healthy even for Princess Celestia. She grimaced as her stomach growled loudly. Yes the cakes and pies Pinkie had described last night now seemed extremely appetizing. She trotted quickly to Sugarcube Corner and bit her lip, the recording said she should try out baking too. Twilight took a deep breath then walked into the bakery and smiled at Mr. Cake.
"Um… Mr. Cake?" Twilight asked as she walked over to the counter. Mr. Cake looked up from his baking and gave her a grin, causing her to grin uneasily back. He put a tray of cupcakes down before smiling at her.
"What can I do for you?" He asked jovially, causing her grin to turn genuine and her posture to relax. She scratched the back of her head and grinned sheepishly before biting her lip.
"I was wondering if you could spare some time to teach me how to bake?" He looked at her blankly before chuckling. Her ears went back but he waved her over. She walked over with a pout on her face and they entered the back of the store.
"I'm sorry Miss Twilight. I was just a bit surprised is all. Well I don't mind teaching you to bake but why do you want to learn, if you don't mind me asking?" He inquired as he pulled out some books and other cooking instruments. Twilight observed each tool with a critical eye before looking away.
"I'm trying to plan a party and I want it to be special-." She heard a crash and looked at the shocked stallion. She groaned silently and her ears flattened against her skull again. He shook his head then looked sheepish before gathering up the dropped tools.
"I'm sorry. Who's this party for?" He asked as he cleaned off some spoons and cups he had dropped. Twilight wondered if she was going to kill him with her answer but found she couldn't lie so she looked away.
"Princess Celestia." She looked back at him and giggled as he looked at her like she was crazy. She shrugged and he snorted, his eyes set in determination.
"Well Miss Twilight, let's get baking! By the time I finish teaching you; Princess Celestia will want you to be her personal baker!" Twilight smiled sheepishly but nodded in enthusiasm and they set to work.
Twilight trotted down the street and grinned to herself. She was so happy! She looked at her back and grinned at her prize. She had made batch after batch of cupcakes, pies, and cakes but none had come out as good as she wanted. She was a quick study and had continued even after Mr. Cake had excused himself for the lunch rush. Finally thirty minutes after he had left she was blessed with a cake, not too small or big, and that tasted divine. Continuing on her way, she grinned to herself as happiness filled her body. She was so proud of herself. Frowning slightly, she got home and put the cake up, trotting out of the kitchen as soon as that was done. Twilight went to her room and laid down thinking deeply. After the food lesson, Pinkie had talked about singing at random. Biting her lip she took a deep breath and hummed a few notes.
Twilight blushed slightly in embarassment until she found her eyes drawn over the whole room. They settled on a picture of Princess Celestia and a happy sigh came from her body as she stared at the object of her affection before the darker thoughts came. Princess Celestia was much older than her and thought of her as a student. She thought of her as a subject...she would not return her affection. Humming sadly she rolled onto her back and looked up at the ceiling. Suddenly she felt it.
Twilight I can't keep pushing this down any deeper,
Why do I keep trying if I can't keep her?
Every move that I make,
Is just another mistake,
I wonder what it would take,
Because it feels like there's a hole inside my body,
Like there's a hole inside my heart.
It's like this feeling is gonna consume me,
If I keep waiting for this thing to start.
Oh, I feel like I'm all worn out inside,
It's like I'm all worn out inside,
It's like I'm all worn out insi-i-de.
Sighing deeply she rolled over and looked at the shocked Spike. She blinked then scowled at his expression. "Um, do you mind Spike?" He shook his head then rubbed his eyes.
"You do realize you burst into song, complete with music and a close up to Princess Celestia's face right?" Spike said as he pointed at her. She blinked in shock then sat up and smiled widely, that came off as a bit creepy.
"Really?" Twilight said in excitement. Spike nodded and Twilight grinned cutely then pulled out a checklist and checked off a box.
"Okay, now to watch more of that crystal." Twilight said, hopping off her bed.
Being Pinkie Keen Lesson Two: Planning, Dancing, and Talking Sexy Pinkie Style
Twilight let out a cry of frustration and let her head fall, hitting the table in front of her. She couldn't figure this out! How does one plan a party without a chart, paper, or any plan at all! She shoved all of her papers off her table then let her head rest on the table. She pouted then slowly got up and trotted out of the room. She pouted more when Spike gave her a look of irritation. "What?" She asked softly.
Sighing softly he shook his head and walked to the kitchen. She sighed then trotted out of the house. She looked up into the sky then trotted down the street. She needed to distract herself. She bit her lip and looked up in shock when she crashed into a mare. The mare was a smaller white unicorn with an electric blue two toned mane. The mare's sunglasses had been knocked off and her ruby eyes glared at Twilight.
"Watch where you're going!" She snapped then got up and moved to pass Twilight. Twilight sighed softly then levitated a pair of sunglasses onto the unicorn's face.
"Sorry for crashing into you." Twilight said softly. The unicorn sighed then blew a lock of her mane out of her face. The white unicorn shook her head lightly before shrugging.
"No harm no foul. Name’s Vinyl."
"Twilight Sparkle." Vinyl cocked her head to the side then eyed Twilight, her eyes looking at the pink crystal around Twilight's neck.
"Is that...A Project P crystal?" Twilight raised an eyebrow then frowned.
"Project P?"
"Project Pinkie." Twilight blinked in shock before slowly nodding, a bit confused. Project P? Vinyl grinned widely before moving closer. Twilight moved back and flushed deeply, very uncomfortable.
"What are you doing?"
"What lesson are you on?" Vinyl countered, shocking Twilight.
"L-Lesson Two." Vinyl grinned then slung a foreleg around Twilight's shoulders.
"Congrats Twi. I'm your next teacher. Lesson Two, Planning, Dancing and Talkin' Sexy Pinkie Style!" Twilight gulped but nodded slowly. What was she in for?
Lesson 2: Planning, Dancing, and Talking Sexy Pinkie Style
Twilight struck a pose and grinned at Vinyl. Vinyl smirked and bobbed her head to the beat of the music. Her magic wrapped around another disc then tossed it into the air. She let it float down to the turn table and continued to play. She smirked and Twilight began to dance. Her dancing was improving vastly since Vinyl was teaching her the right way to “bust a move”. She smiled lightly and finished dancing, panting lightly. "Okay, what now?" Vinyl frowned softly before hopping down from her DJ station.
"I don't know. What'd it say on the crystal?" Twilight frowned and looked away. Vinyl raised an eyebrow then bounced over and pulled the crystal from Twilight's neck. She turned it on and they both sat down as the erratic pink blur known as Pinkie Pie ran around talking a mile a minute.
"Lesson Two is a three part lesson! Part one is dancing with Vinyl Scratch my main mare friend! Part two is planning a party! Part Three is learning how to put the moves on that special mare in your heart!" Twilight scowled at the mention of planning the party then flushed at the mention of putting the moves on a mare and after some confusing instructions the screen went black. Vinyl smiled and nodded sage like while Twilight glared at the ground. Vinyl chuckled and nudged her lightly.
"You okay?"
"How can I plan this party?" Vinyl smiled and nodded to a table.
"Come on. I'll help you plan." Twilight looked to Vinyl nervously but allowed the other mare to help her.
Planning the party was discarded quickly since Twilight's and Vinyl's personalities kept getting in the way of their planning. Twilight winced as she remembered how Vinyl had flipped the table and they were about to do hoof to hoof combat for supremacy, before they were separated by Vinyl's friend, Octavia. Octavia smiled lightly, tiredly really, and said, "So you're Vinyl's new friend?" Twilight nodded and Octavia nodded then smiled at the pink crystal encased in Twilight's magic. "What lesson are you on?"
"Two. How do you know about them?" Octavia smiled then took the crystal and chuckled.
"My sister made this." Twilight's eyes widened and her mouth dropped open as she digested the information then grinned sheepishly at Octavia.
"You're sisters with Pinkie?" Octavia nodded then looked to Twilight.
"How about we skip the Party Planning okay? I don't want to have to bury someone tonight." Twilight nodded then paused slightly before looking at her.
"Is your father okay?" Octavia blinked before chuckling lightly and nodding.
"He took a nasty fall in the rock mines but the worst he actually got was a broken leg." Twilight nodded in relief and Octavia grinned saucily. "Now the next part is putting the moves on that special mare." Twilight flushed and nodded while Vinyl popped out of nowhere.
"Ohhhh! I love this part!" Twilight and Octavia squealed in shock and moved back as Vinyl smirked. "I know just the place to go!"
Twilight ordered another shot of vodka and slid lower in her seat as Octavia did the same. Vinyl was too busy using the worst pick-up lines on a poor mare to their left. "Do you have a map? I just keep on getting lost in your eyes." The mare being tortured, I mean, hit on giggled and leaned towards Vinyl while Octavia rubbed her eyes in exasperation.
"Just ignore Vinyl."
"Hey don't get in the way of my awesome and classic pick-up lines." Octavia scoffed and smirked, raising an eyebrow.
"Those lines are stupid." Vinyl scowled while Octavia leaned toward her and said, "I don't think it can get any worse than that." Vinyl chuckled and they both smirked at each other. Twilight moved a bit further down the bar as Vinyl and Octavia stared each other down.
"Same wager Octy?"
"Of course." They shook hooves and Twilight watched in wonder as they rushed up to different mares.
Round one: Vinyl versus blue coated mare with green mane Vs. Octavia versus green coated mare with red eyes
Vinyl trotted up to a blue mare and took a seat at her hooves, looking up cutely. "If I followed you home, would you keep me?" She asked, giving the mare a cute look. The mare flushed then squealed softly before nodding excitedly and hugging her. Vinyl shot a grin over the mare's shoulder at Octavia, who glared at her before finding a mare of her own. Octavia took a deep breath then trotted over and grinned cockily at her.
"Was your father a thief? ‘Cause someone stole the stars from the sky and put them in your eyes." She said as she leaned towards the mare, who flushed and giggled. Twilight looked between both mares and the green one pulled out a paper, wrote her number on it and handed it to Octavia before trotting off. Vinyl pouted as her mare trotted off with her friend and glared at Octavia.
Winner of Round One Octavia!
Round Two: Vinyl versus red mare with grey eyes Vs. Octavia versus Derpy
Octavia blinked in surprise as she found herself in front of an unusual eyed mare. She smiled kindly and said, "Hi Derpy." Derpy giggled cutely while Octavia coughed then smirked. She leaned forward and a slight flush graced Derpy's face as she looked her up and down before wincing. "Ouch! My tooth hurts!" Derpy looked concerned and looked at her nuzzle nervously.
"Why?" Octavia suddenly grinned and leaned forward, flipping her hair out of her eyes with a hoof.
"‘Cuz you're sooooooo sweet!" Derpy flushed then giggled loudly as Octavia shot a triumphant look at Vinyl. Vinyl glared then looked around and trotted over to a red mare. She slid up next to her and tapped her on the shoulder looking a bit pained.
"I was so enchanted by your beauty that I ran into that wall over there. So I am going to need your name and number for insurance purposes." The mare chuckled then winked at Vinyl, wrote down her number and handed it to her before trotting off while Octavia spoke to Derpy. Twilight nodded to herself and levitated a note pad next to her head.
Winner of Round Two: Vinyl!
Final Battle
Octavia scanned the bar before raising an eyebrow. "Time for some field experience Twilight. See that mare?" Twilight looked around before her eyes widened and she looked horrified, as Octavia whispered a line into her ear.
"No! Not her!"
"Do it Twilight." Twilight whimpered before she took in a deep breath and trotted slowly up to a red eyed unicorn.
"Am I dead, Angel? Cause this must be heaven!" The unicorn snorted into her drink then laughed, raising her hooves.
"I give. Twilight wins." Vinyl said while laughing. Octavia nodded and Twilight smiled.
Winner of Final Battle: Twilight?
The colors in the bar were beginning to blur together as Twilight took another drink form her glass. Vinyl was on the dance floor with two mares while Octavia watched from Twilight's right. Twilight blinked to clear her vision then frowned. "I'm curious. Why aren't you with Pinkie and your family?" Octavia looked at her then to the dance floor.
"Pinkie gave you that crystal for a reason and told me to help you. She didn't let me say no." Twilight blinked again and cocked her head to the side.
"What do you mean?" Octavia smiled softly then looked at her drink.
"Four months ago I wouldn't have been here helping you. Four months ago I'd be at home listening to Beethooven not out partying like Vinyl." Twilight looked at her in confusion before her eyes grew wide and she smiled lightly.
"Yoooooooooooou like her." Octavia flushed and glared at the drunken mare.
"You are drunk." Twilight frowned and shook her head before raising a hoof.
"I am not drunk! I am....different." She giggled goofily before allowing her head to hit the bar table. Octavia chuckled and shook her head before looking out at the dance floor. Vinyl smiled at her and she smiled back before frowning as the other mare turned away. She looked to Twilight and was surprised to find the mare was looking at her with clear eyes. "Why are you helping me?"
"I’m helping because you made Pinkie happy and I want to help you impress the mare of your dreams. Why are you making the party though and who is it for?" Twilight looked off into space before sighing lightly.
"I'm making this party for Princess Celestia. I wanted to do this alone because I love her." Tears welled in Twilight's eyes and she looked to Octavia sadly. "I love her so much and I know she'll never see me as more than a student but I have to try! I-I just have too!" She looked down and Octavia placed a hoof on her shoulder before smiling at her lightly.
"I understand Twilight. We'll give her hell okay?" Twilight smiled a watery smile and nodded before feeling a hug from behind.
"With us on your side what could go wrong?!" Twilight flinched as Vinyl said that. So many things could go wrong.
Being Pinkie Keen Lesson Three: Holding Your Own Pinkie Style
Twilight grinned and clapped her hooves together as Octavia and Vinyl downed another shot, Twilight herself on her way to being even more drunk. Twilight sloppily downed another shot before getting up and stumbling to the DJ Station. She yelled some word that made no sense to the DJ before bobbing her head to the new beat. She began to dance with a mare before looking out into the hazy of bodies. She frowned as a unicorn trotted from stallion to mare passing them baggies. She abandoned the mare on the dance floor and trotted over. "Watcha got there?" She slurred out as the young stallion jumped. He smiled at her nervously before grinning.
"I got the stuff man."
"Stuff?"
"The spice."
"Spice."
"What the hell are you a parrot?" Twilight cocked her head to the side and the stallion scowled at her. "Do you want some or not?!" She opened her mouth but she was pulled back.
"Get out of my sight!" She heard. She turned and blinked owlishly at a drunken Vinyl. Vinyl glared at the stallion who chuckled.
"Well, well, well. If it isn't my former best buyer! How you been Vinyl?" She growled and moved Twilight behind her. Twilight looked around, slightly panicked and found Octavia was pushing her way to them. Twilight felt a burst of comfort and looked to Vinyl. Vinyl suddenly snarled and launched herself at the stallion, who squealed.
"That's it! I'd love to introduce my hoof to your ASS!" Vinyl screamed before all hell broke loose.
Lesson Three: Holding your own Pinkie Style
Ten minutes later, Twilight bucked another chair at her attacker before ducking and looking to Octavia. Octavia cradled Vinyl’s head on her forehooves and was looking around. Twilight used her magic to crack another chair on a stallion's back before yelling, "We have to go before-!"
"Shit! It's the Solar Knights! Cheese it!" The club dissolved into a mesh of limbs and fear as everyone tried to run. Twilight tugged Octavia to stand before levitating Vinyl onto her back.
"You heard the stallion! Cheese it!" The two mares took off down the street as the club was swarmed by royal guards. The streets of Ponyville were in a panic as guards arrested stallions and mare alike. Twilight rushed down an alley with Octavia following as two guards took chase. Just as they got to the end they stopped and looked at the high wall with a look of despair. They spun around and one of the guards tackled Twilight.
Twilight stumbled into the cell and groaned. She held her head and sighed heavily, before looking up. She had been transferred from Ponyville to Canterlot, since the cells at Ponyville were filled. She began to pace as her mind cleared and looked up to see Octavia shoved in with a tired looking Vinyl. Vinyl spun around and yelled some obscenities before holding her head. Octavia trotted over and hugged her before punching her in the gut. "What the hell is wrong with you?!"
"I was protecting Twilight!"
"Bullshit! You were getting revenge!" Vinyl's glasses slid off her face, Twilight was slightly amazed they were still on her face, and she glared heatedly at Octavia.
"That is bull shit! I don't care about revenge!"
"Yes you do!" Twilight held her head in pain and growled lightly.
"Will you both shut up and either kiss or fuck!?" Vinyl and Octavia looked at the irritated mare and flushed a deep shade of red.
"What?!" They squawked in unison as Twilight began to pace again. Twilight groaned and took a seat facing the corner of the jail cell.
"I can't believe I was arrested...Princess Celestia will be so....disappointed when she finds out." Octavia and Vinyl looked at one another and winced before trotting over. They hugged the distraught mare before the cell was opened and another pony was shoved in. They looked back and were shocked to see the stallion that had caused Vinyl's melt down. The guard left and the three mares grew nervous as he grinned darkly.
"You wanna tango now?!" He launched himself at Vinyl and she let out a whinny of surprise. Octavia rushed to help her while Twilight ran to the bars and screamed out for help. She tried to signal for them but the magic blocker on her horn prevented her. She cried out as her mane was grabbed and pulled back violently. Her head was slammed forward and she let out a cry of pain before bucking back. She turned and found Vinyl was nursing a nose wound while Octavia was trying to stand. The stallion ran at her and she dived to the side to avoid him.
His head hit the bars with a ringing thump before he stood and the door burst open somewhere in the background, Twilight looked up in hope and the guards opened the door. "Mr. Hoops?" The stallion glared at the guards before shooting them a triumphant smirk.
"Did my dad pay?" The guard nodded and the stallion smirked. Twilight felt her stomach drop as the stallion flipped his mane and the guards left. Corrupt guards much? She growled lightly then ducked as he tried to punch out. She turned and bucked him in the mouth before jumping forward and onto the small sleeping cot. His wings flared out and she huddled into herself before the stallion was bucked in the wing. She flinched at the sickening crack that rang out and looked away. Hoops screamed in pain and Vinyl smirked darkly in satisfaction, her muzzle stained crimson.
"Ha! That's for-!" He bucked her in the muzzle and she cried out.
"God damn it! In the muzzle! Always the bucking muzzle!" While Vinyl stumbled about in pain Octavia rushed and head-butted him.
"Rule one of rock farming and Lesson three in Project P: Holding your own, Pinkie Style!" She spun and bucked him in the ribs. He squealed like a little girl before grabbing her mane. She hissed in pain and Twilight whimpered before shaking her head. She needed to hold her own! Jumping from the cot she landed on his back and wrapped her foreleg around his neck in a sleeper hold. He snarled and began to bounce around while yelling began from the front of the cell. She looked back and was shocked to find Pinkie there. Two guards were trying to restrain her but her erratic bouncing was causing them more of a problem than needed.
"Pinkie? Why are you here?"
"To help you silly!" Pinkie bucked a guard in the mouth then stole the key and rushed into the cell. The guards shut the door and let out triumphant laughs while Vinyl groaned on the ground.
"They know she has the key right?" The guards shut up and they rushed out of the room, probably to get an extra key. Twilight yelped as Hoops continued to bounce around, trying to get her off. She pulled up harder and he began to bounce harder. She slipped and went backwards through the air as he bounced again. Still in midair he kicked back and she flew into the bars. She let out a cry of pain as her head it the bars and winced. Darkness began to enter her vision and she shook her head.
Pinkie bounced above him then brought herself down onto his back roughly. He let out a strangled yelp and tried to get up but Vinyl stepped on his head. He went limp and Pinkie rushed over to her side. "Twilight?! Are you okay? How many fingers am I holding up?!" She held up a hoof and Twilight groaned.
"Fingers? How did you know we were here?"
“Well duh my Pinkie sense.”
“You said it wasn’t-.” Pinkie giggled loudly before looking up and growling. Twilight looked back and found the guards were trying to get in.
"Get away you stupid meanie pants!" One of the guards laughed and Twilight blinked before looking to the key in Pinkie's hair.
"Pinkie, quick! My horn lock." Pinkie looked at her in confusion before grinning and unlocking her magic blocker. Twilight spun around and growled, causing the two guards to gulp.
Thundering down the street, Twilight looked back and winced as Vinyl shot down another pegasus guard. The four jumped over a fallen cart then rushed into an alley before going into a house. Pinkie giggled in barley contained excitement while Vinyl and Octavia panted. Twilight groaned and rubbed her head. Now she was a fugitive. "How are you feeling Twilight?" She looked at Pinkie before shrugging.
"Better all considering I'm now a FUGITIVE!" They winced as she screamed the last part before panting heavily. Pinkie gulped nervously as her friends mane began to smoke and her coat began to turn white. A Twilight meltdown was coming soon. Pinkie pulled out her Project P crystal and grinned.
"Think fast!" She threw it at the enraged mare and grinned as she paused. Twilight sighed and turned back to normal before looking down at the crystal. She channeled some energy into it and Pinkie's face popped up. "Lesson Three! Holding your own Pinkie Style! There are lots of ways to do this, fighting for the one you love, even admitting your feelings! Holding your own with confidence and a high held is essential to being just like me!" Twilight sighed then lay down on her stomach.
"I don't think I can do this Pinkie...I really don't think I can do this anymore." Pinkie looked down at the depressed mare in worry before grinning widely.
"No Twilight. You love Princess Celestia right?" Twilight looked at the excited mare and nodded slowly before getting up off the ground. "Fight for your love! Hold your own! We have work that needs to be done! Let's start planning this party and rounding up our friends!"
"How? All of them are busy. We don't have long. Her birthday is coming up soon." Pinkie grinned and pulled on some shades out of nowhere.
"We go on an old round up!" Twilight grinned weakly then strongly. Pinkie was right! She could do this! She could get this done! With a look of determination she nodded at the mares present.
"Let's do this!" Suddenly the door to the house was kicked in and guards began to pour in. "Um, by let's do this I mean let's spend our allotted days in jail...hehe." With a grimace they were all tackled by ten guards each.
A/N: Love you guys so much, I promise the next chapter will be longer. I want everyone to get an idea of whats been going on with the others and what they have been doing.
Twilight sighed lightly and shifted on her bed. Time was running out rapidly, she had already spent the rest of the week in the jail and she still had to stay for another two days. Only four days left. Growling lightly she rolled onto her stomach and looked up as a guard walked in. "You've been bailed out."
"By who?" The guard remained silent as he took off the magic blocker and stiffly led her out. As soon as they got to the front of the station Twilight flinched. Princess Celestia sat on a chair signing papers. Her magic encased a quill and she looked a bit bored. She finished the last of the papers then looked up and gasped quietly.
"Twilight Sparkle. I am very disappointed in you." Princess Celestia said with a frown on her face. Twilight flinched as her mentor shot her a look and shook her head. She turned away and began to walk off with Twilight trailing after her.
"Um, Pinkie and my friends-“ she began.
"I already bailed them out and they are on their way to their homes. Pinkie wanted me to give you this though." Princess Celestia levitated a scroll to her face and continued while Twilight opened it.
Dear Twilight,
As soon as you get this letter, run to the train station. We are on a mission now!
Sincerely, Pinkie
P.S. Princess Celestia will understand if you run off.
Twilight rolled up the letter then looked up. Princess Celestia sat in a carriage waiting for her and Twilight whined before taking off. "I’m sorry Princess! I’ve got to be somewhere! I'll see you later!" Twilight took off and Princess Celestia frowned lightly.
Seated across from Pinkie on the train, Twilight looked down at the map in front of her, marked with different figurines. Pinkie wore a drill sergeant's helmet and stated seriously, "Because we were in jail, we lost party planning time. I have a plan to change this though. We split up. Twilight and Vinyl go out to get Applejack, Dashie and Daring, while I go with Octy to get Fluttershy and Rarity. After that Octy and I will head to Canterlot and set up the party with the help of Luna. If you think you're going to be late send a letter!" Twilight nodded and looked out the window into the desert.
"Let's do this!" Twilight said, determination on her face.
Chapter 5: Old Time Round Up
The train pulled into the station slowly the next day and Twilight fidgeted next to Vinyl. Daring was on the outskirts of Appleoosa looking for a buffalo artifact while Applejack was on a peace mission with Braeburn so this wasn't going to be too hard. Right?
Twilight sighed softly as they trotted down an old trail, trying to find Applejack or Daring. Twilight sighed lightly again and looked up before grinning. "Vinyl! Look!" Twilight cried. Vinyl looked up then smiled as a monochromatic trail of light follow a brown pegasus. They galloped down the worn path and smiled in excitement.
On a stage Applejack stood talking to Chief Thunderhooves looking quite the diplomat. Her straw mane was pulled into a low bun and a pair of wire framed glasses rested on her muzzle. She was smiling at the chief and Twilight opened her mouth to call her but a stallion jumped onto the stage.
He began to yell and point at Applejack, causing the mare to take a threatening step forward. Daring landed behind Applejack and both mares began to yell back as the stallion took a step closer to them. Twilight's eye's widened and she growled softly, "I have no time for this!" She took off towards the stage with Vinyl hot on her heels.
"Miss Sparkle?" She paused and found Braeburn looking at her. She grinned lightly and tightly at Braeburn before looking to the rapidly escalating situation on stage.
"Shouldn't we stop this?" She asked lightly as Applejack let out a whinny of anger, breathing nosily through her nose. A look of indifference came to his face and he shrugged lightly. Twilight gaped at him before glaring and rushing onto the stage. The stallion jumped forward to attack but Twilight caught him in her magic and tossed him into the crowd. "What the buck is going on?!" She snarled looking to Applejack, who looked surprised.
"Nice ta see you too Twi'. Some of the settlers don't think we should be talkin' ta the buffalo 'bout peace." Twilight glared at the crowd then looked to Chief Thunderhooves.
"I'm very sorry to interrupt but Applejack and Daring are needed in Canterlot. If you could..." She nudged the treaty closer and Thunderhooves nodded and signed the paper.
With a gentle smile he nodded his head to them and Applejack smiled. Daring moved forward and pulled a tossed a necklace to him. "I believe this belongs to you." She said bowing lightly. Chief Thunderhooves eyes widened and he bowed back to her with a large smile on his face.
"Where did you find this?" He asked softly as he moved the necklace onto his neck. She nodded to the distant mountain range and puffed up her chest.
"It was recovered in a dig my team and I did. We were looking for the Totem of the Sun but found that with a message written on deer skin." She said that as she dug her head into her saddlebag and pulled out a letter. She tossed it to him then nodded to Twilight. The three slowly moved off the stage and Twilight nodded to Vinyl.
"Let's get out of here!" The four took off and Vinyl grinned.
"That was surprisingly easy!" Vinyl cheered before they crashed into something. All of them looked up and gaped in shock. A small wall of stallions stood in their path, glaring down at them. Applejack growled and moved protectively in front of Twilight.
"We won Silver Whip. Appleoosa is now a peaceful town; no one needs your ‘protection’." Twilight looked at her in confusion before looking them all over. She had NO TIME for this! Growling lightly, she used her magic to teleport them around the wall and they took off. "Twi' what’s goin' on? Why are we needed in Canterlot?" They stopped and bought their tickets and took a seat. Twilight panted heavily and looked to them then began her story.
Soon seated comfortably on the train to the Cloudsdale go between station, Daring chuckled then took a sip of tea. "I can't believe you've been trying to be like Pinkie." She said as she took another sip of tea. Applejack was still laughing in her seat and Twilight was red faced. Twilight gave them a withering glare and sniffed in irritation.
"Hey! It's not my fault I don't know how to plan a party." Twilight said with her ears slicked back. Daring chuckled again before gently patting her hoof.
"I'm sorry. I'm just playing with you. You must really love her." Twilight smiled weakly at her words before nodding slowly. She looked out of the train window and the cabin was engulfed in silence.
Walking down the halls of her castle her face was in an annoyed frown. Damn Blueblood and his egotistical, boorish, bigoted, nasty-. "Tia?" She spun around and grinned sheepishly down at her younger sister.
"Sorry Luna. What were you saying?" She asked softly.
"Your birthday is in three days. What do you want?" Princess Celestia frowned in thought before grinning ruefully.
"I don't have much in mind." With a slight grin Princess Luna looked at her mischievously.
"How about a new journal sister? You've filled the last one you had." For once a bright red spread across Celestia’s muzzle and she looked down at Luna.
"How the...HAVE YOU BEEN READING MY JOURNAL AGAIN?!" She all but yelled in embarrassment. Luna chuckled then looked off innocently.
"Well… noooooo… but now that I'm on the subjects of presents how about I wrap up Twilight and give her to you?" Princess Celestia flushed redder then sighed loudly and looked out of a window.
"I think something is wrong with Twilight, Luna." Luna gulped lightly then looked around nervously before grinning.
"Why do you say that?" She asked while her sister, obvious to her nervousness, continued down the hall.
"Well I got word she was arrested and I had to bail her out of jail." Luna's eyes widened and she raised an eyebrow in shock before trotting to catch up with her.
"Wow...didn't see that coming." She grumbled before looking to the side. She almost let out a shriek of surprise when she found Pinkie Pie looking at her, floating outside the window. Princess Celestia continued on without a thought and Luna opened the window. "What are you doing here?!" She hissed.
"I need your help Princess!" Luna blinked then looked at her in suspicion.
"What do you need?"
"Did anyone tell you, you got better at normal talk and we're making a party for Princess Celestia." Pinkie said in one breath. Luna blinked before grinning darkly and nodding.
"I'm in."
Two more days before she had to face the party. After a well-aimed flight spell on the hot air balloon they rode on, Vinyl and Twilight followed Applejack and Daring to the cloud city. They looked around and after getting directions they galloped to the cloud coliseum. They paused as a yell of excitement cut through the air and they looked up to see Dash was flipping. She flew upsides down then up into the air before flaring out her wings and gliding to the ground. She bounced then grinned up before looking at them in shock. "Hey guys. Why are you here?" She asked in confusion.
Twilight smiled nervously, some of her hair fizzing out as she said, "Look we don't have a lot of time and we have to go now!" Dash blinked in shock before frowning and nodding. She flew up and began to talk to Spitfire, who frowned and looked down at them. She frowned a bit darker before shaking her head and nodding to the team. Dash looked horrified and panicked before she held up a hoof. She flew down and looked at them pained.
"Can't it wait? I'll have to wait until next year if I leave now." Twilight winced then sighed before smiling at her tiredly.
"It's not important Dash. Go back to training camp." Twilight said softly. Dash winced but nodded then frowned.
"What is it anyway? Why do you need me?" Dash asked softly, while Twilight shrugged, turning away.
"Pinkie and I were setting up a surprise party for Princess Celestia." Dash groaned as she said that then winced again.
"Damn it. I'm so sorry!" They nodded and left the coliseum.
Princess Celestia groaned silently in irritation as Prince Blueblood went on and on about some mare. She felt her magic rise and forced it down. No… banishing him to the moon would only piss Luna off. It might cause her to turn into Nightmare Moon again. At the absurd thought she chuckled, luckily it was at the same time Blueblood told a horrible joke. He smiled then leaned forward slightly. "So Princess...I was wondering..." She stopped laughing and looked at him a bit nervously, not that it showed.
"Yes Blueblood?"
"I was wondering about maybe Luna or you settling down. I've had my eye on-." He was abruptly cut off as a box landed on his head. Blinking in shock Princess Celestia looked up to see Luna over him holding a stack of boxes. Her gaze was anger darkened and she mumbled about pigs and fat heads.
"Lulu. What do you have their?" Princess Celestia asked as Luna landed. Luna grinned sheepishly then hid the box behind her back.
"Your birthday present so no peeking." She left the room in a quick trot while Princess Celestia looked to the unconscious stallion.
"French Twist? Can you get rid of Blueblood?"
Twilight flexed her fake wings and frowned lightly. They closely resembled that of a real pegasus and would last for three days if she was lucky. Great she was going to look like a princess. Chuckling to herself she looked up to see mare and stallion alike looking at her. She blushed then trotted off to find Applejack. She found the mare getting some train tickets, at the station under the cloud city, and she smiled lightly then trotted over. She slowly took hers and followed the orange mare to a bench and they sat down. "Ah can't believe this was for nothin',” Applejack said, a bit bitterly. Twilight sighed then shrugged.
"I rather she stayed here then left early for a birthday party." Twilight said before yawning. Suddenly the station was filled with steam and the train pulled up. As they began to board the train Twilight's eyes widened and she squealed in happiness. They looked at her in shock and confusion as she smirked. "You guys go ahead! I have to go back."
"If yah don't leave now yah're not gonna make it on time." Applejack said as Twilight grinned and took off for Cloudsdale.
"Don't worry about me! I'll make it on time! I have to talk to some pegasi first!"
Princess Celestia was having a pretty good day. Luna was staying out of trouble, Blueblood was off on some adventure, and no one came to complain all day! She grinned and practically skipped down the hall towards her personal dining room when the door opened and Luna rushed out. "NO! You eat in my personal hall for today and tomorrow!" Princess Celestia raised an eyebrow then looked past her at the door.
"What are you doing Luna?" She asked softly as Luna blocked her path.
"No go away." Princess Celestia raised an eyebrow before rolling her eyes and trotting off. As Princess Celestia turned the corner a letter popped into existence in front of Luna. Luna blinked in shock before lifting it in her magic and reading it over and grinning in excitement. Oh Celestia was in for it!
A/N: Sorry this took so long, college, video games, and an exploding bird took up most of my time. We're close to the grand finale. I hope you've enjoyed this ride. Up next is our second to the last chapter. PEACE OUT!
Opening her eyes slowly she looked out and into the dark blue muzzle of her younger sister. "Celly?"
"Luna?" She mumbled, still in the land of dreams. Luna grinned at her tired sibling and levitated a coffee cup next to her muzzle. Celestia shut her eyes as she inhaled deeply. "Is that an Applechino?" The grin on Luna's face grew wider and she nodded excitedly as Celestia lifted her head then took the cup in her magic. She sat up and began to drink while Luna nuzzled her side.
"Happy birthday big sister!"
"Mmmm, thank you Luna." Luna grinned then nodded to the window. Celestia yawned before taking the sun in her power and placing it in its spot. She relaxed after that task then grinned as her sister bounced about like an excited foal. "What has you so excited Luna, unless I'm mistaken, it's my birthday." Luna smirked dangerously before sweetly smiling in her direction, causing Celestia to grow a bit nervous.
"Oh, nothing Celly." Luna bounced out of the room like a certain Element of Laughter and Celestia slowly got up from her bed. She began her morning rituals and as she did that Luna telepathically said to Pinkie, "Project TXC is a go! I repeat, it is a go!" Deep within the castle a certain party planner smirked to herself and let out a war cry.
Stepping out of her shower Celestia paused when she heard a scream then shrugged and began to towel off. She looked around and was a bit surprised to realize her maids were not there to help her. She was no foal but they always insisted she didn't strain herself drying off. Doing this manually felt...relaxing and relieving. She smiled softly then finished and looked into the mirror. She smiled at her pink mane and let her magic run through her body. Her mane burst into its swirling inferno and she nodded to herself. She began to brush her teeth then froze as her mouth began to burn. Squealing in pain and shock she spit out the glob of paste and began to trot in place.
Her eyes watered and she quickly ran the sink, taking a drink from it as soon as she filled a cup. She coughed then lifted up her tooth paste bottle before blinking in shock as the sticker fell off and revealed it was wasabi. Growling in irritation she yelled, "LUNA!" She heard a childish giggle and spun around to see her sister standing by the door, a smug look on her face.
"Oldest trick in the book, Celly." Celestia frowned before smirking and nodding.
"Nice joke Loony." Luna frowned darkly before looking away.
"Don't call me Loony." She mumbled. Celestia chuckled then levitated her crown from her bedside to her head and nuzzled the irritated mare.
"Sorry Luna. You know I'm joking." She continued to dress and as soon as she was done Luna trotted over then grinned.
"I have something for you, Celly." Celestia cocked her head to the side and Luna grinned before producing a necklace from behind her back. Celestia's eyes grew to the size of saucers when she saw the full necklace. The necklace was a silver chain with a sun emblem handing on it. What was shocking was the sun emblem. In the center of the emblem was a star burst, much like Twilight's. Tears welled in Celestia's eyes and Luna levitated the necklace to her neck and clipped it.
"Th-Thank you Luna."
"I didn't get it, though." Celestia looked at her in surprise and blinked as Luna levitated her crown off from her head. "Today Celly, you are not Princess Celestia. Today you are my older sister, Celly." Celestia grinned and nodded then levitated her sister's crown from the top of her head.
"Then you are Luna." Luna nodded and they left the room.
Lesson Four: Show your Love
Ten minutes later, Celestia chuckled and walked down the hall in excitement. The castle was empty today. The only workers there were the guards but they were outside. As they trotted down the hall to the kitchens, Luna telepathically said, "Now!" Suddenly a door opened and Pinkie bounced out, throwing confetti at Celestia.
"Happy birthday Princess Celestia!" Pinkie cheered as Celestia jumped then began to laugh before nodding.
"Thank you." The now party of three began to trot down the hall and Luna slipped away while Pinkie talked Celestia's ear off.
Luna grinned as Pinkie did her job and closed her eyes."Are you in position?"
"Closing in and counting Princess Luna, we should be there in an hour or two."
"This is important Twilight! Do not screw this up!"
"Why the buck would I do that?!"
"I don't know but make sure you do this right!" The telepathic conversation was cut short as Twilight banked left to avoid a flock of bird. She banked back to her original position then looked back.
Two Days Ago
Twilight landed in the coliseum and looked up. "Rainbow!" Dash spun around and frowned lightly.
"Twilight? What are you still doing here?" Twilight shot a grin at her then pushed herself into the air and nervously flew over.
"I had an idea I wanted to run by the Wonderbolts!" Twilight yelled as the wind whipped around them, the coliseum changing the environment to test the flyers. Dash frowned then looked back at Spitfire, who was watching them.
"What's your idea?" She yelled back. Twilight smirked then looked to Spitfire and motioned her over. Spitfire frowned but complied and the three landed after a short second.
"Hello Miss Spitfire. I'm planning a surprise party for Princess Celestia's birthday and I was wondering if the Wonderbolts could fly in?" Spitfire raised an eyebrow then smirked lightly and nodded slowly.
"I remember you, you're the Princess's former protégé right?" Spitfire asked softly. Twilight nodded and Spitfire looked to Dash. "Round up the recruits and the other Wonderbolts. We have a formation to plan and cuts to make!"
Present
Looking out from behind her goggles Twilight smiled. Canterlot lay just in front of them and Spitfire yelled, "Okay everyone! Fleet Foot, Soarin', and Rainbow Dash, come in left! Twilight, Thunder Myth and I will come in right! Stick to formation!" They all nodded then veered their respective ways.
Down in Canterlot, Celestia laughed with Pinkie as they watched Rarity talk to Luna about some fashion. One of Rarity's eyes had a black mark around it, a product of a Pinkie Pie prank. Luna was trying to restrain her giggles while looking serious, and Applejack was cuddling with Daring. Fluttershy was passing out food and Celestia took a look around and smiled. It slowly morphed into a bitter one when she realized the person she wanted their most was not their...
Spitfire smirked then motioned to the Wonderbolts. "Let's go guys! We start this!" As they dived Twilight and Dash moved across from one another.
"How long do those wings last?" Dash asked while Twilight smiled. She unzipped the flight suit at the neck, revealing a white choker with a sun emblem on it.
"I wear this, the spell doesn't end. I wanted to be sure this would go off without a hitch!" She fixed her suit then looked down. Everything was going according to plan.
Meanwhile Luna excused herself from the festivities to look into the sky. The Wonderbolts were here. "Celly!" They looked up and Celestia squealed softly.
"Oh Luna!"
"Again I did not organize this." Celestia looked up and gasped softly as the Wonderbolts created a cone of smoke then flew an inch off the ground before landing. They looked up and she followed their gaze to see two Wonderbolts.
"Dash?" She heard whispered from the orange mare curled up to her right and she squinted. Another mare with a purple mane was there. She looked familiar.
Up in the air Twilight looked down and smiled. "Time to do this." Dash nodded and they fixed their goggles before letting their wings snap shut. Gravity set to work and they began to fall. Soon they turned into a nose dive and they smirked.
On the ground Celestia's heart stopped. That other mare was Twilight! Back in the sky Twilight and Dash continued their rapid decent. "Coming in 100 wings beats." Dash yelled over the roar of the winds.
"How much more?" Twilight screamed back.
"We need to get to 300!" Twilight gritted her teeth as Dash yelled in reply then glared down. She was going to do this. "Wings out!" Dash yelled suddenly. Twilight's wings snapped out and they soon were back to back. A trail rainbow and purple followed them and Twilight looked to see Celestia was looking at her with wide eyes. Feeling confidence she had never felt before she smirked.
"NOW?" Twilight yelled, her body beginning to crumble from the strain.
"NOW!" Dash cried as both of them thrust their hooves forward and an explosion caused everyone to gap. Twilight and Dash pulled up then flew back towards each other upsides down, making a rainbow and purple heart. They screeched to a stop and panted heavily as the air returned to them. They smiled at each other and slowly descended, landing in front of Celestia in a bounce. Twilight pushed her goggles up and grinned at Celestia's shocked and awed face.
"Princess Celestia?" Snapping from her stupor, Celestia looked down to see Twilight grin impishly. "Happy birthday."
Thirty minutes later the party was in full swing and Twilight trotted through the mess of her friends to Celestia's side. "Princess?"
"Please Twilight, today just call me Celestia." Twilight grinned lightly then nodded before looking back. Pinkie, Vinyl, and Octavia motioned for her to talk to Celestia and she grinned nervously. She turned back and looked around. Privacy, privacy, she needed privacy. She grinned as a light bulb went off over her head and smiled.
"If you don't mind Princ-Celestia, may we take a walk in the gardens?" Twilight asked softly. Celestia smiled and nodded before getting up slowly and both of them took off for the gardens.
Soon Twilight and Celestia found themselves trotting along a worn path, awkwardly looking away from one another. Twilight tried not to sigh as Celestia trotted ahead and looked at the older mare. She smiled then took a deep breath before trotting to Celestia's side and saying, "Prin-Celestia?" Celestia looked at her and smiled at her lightly.
"Yes Twilight?" Twilight was struck by Celestia's beauty and smiled weakly.
"I....I want to tell you something but.....it's so hard. I...I think...." She stopped and groaned loudly before sitting and looking up at her. "I love you." Celestia froze then stared at her in shock, elation shooting through her chest. Twilight nervously watched the mare, dread filling her chest.
"W-What?"
"I...I love you Celestia." Twilight hung her head, afraid of rejection. Celestia smiled, a bit misty eyed, and trotted forward. Twilight felt a hoof on her muzzle and it was lifted slowly. Twilight was floored when she found a misty eyed mare looking down at her.
"Do you really mean that?" Celestia asked weakly. Twilight nodded rapidly and Celestia leaned forward. Twilight's eyes widened and she leaned forward as well.
"What are you doing?! A voice cried out in disgust and rage. Twilight jerked back and whinnied in surprise before looking around. Not too far away Blueblood stood looking at them in disgust.
"OH COME ON!" Twilight screamed feeling rage enter her body before she grew tense. Her mane and tail burst into flames, her eyes grew red, and her coat a brilliant white. She looked at Blueblood, who promptly wet himself, and took a threatening step forward. "Get out of here. NOW!" She snarled quietly. Blueblood shook himself from his fear and sneered at her.
"No peasant." Twilight blinked in surprise before laughing darkly. Blueblood whimpered as an icy chill went down his back and looked around for an exit. Twilight growled and slowly stalked over.
"Leave and I will not use my magic to turn you inside out." She said quietly and lowly, causing him to shudder and wet himself again before running off with his tail between his legs. Twilight's mane and tail slowly turned to its normal color, as did her coat and she sniffed before turning. Celestia stared at her in shock and awe, causing Twilight's ears to flatten against her skull and her to look away. "I-I'm-."
"Thank you Twilight." Twilight's head snapped up and she gaped at Celestia in shock. Her mouth worked without making a sound and Celestia chuckled. The older mare trotted over slowly and nuzzled her gently. Twilight blushed then smiled tiredly and nuzzled her back. "I love you too Twilight." Twilight jerked back then looked up at her and smiled widely.
"Y-You do?" Celestia nodded then slowly leaned down and kissed her gently. Twilight's eyes widened then slid shut before she relaxed into her. As they pulled away they heard a click and looked to see Luna holding a camera and grinning.
"So cute!" Luna squealed before bouncing off, leaving two blushing mares in her wake. They looked back at each other then smiled and nuzzled once again before kissing.
Back at the party Pinkie, Vinyl and Octavia watched as Luna trotted over in excitement. "I got it!" Everyone stopped then rushed over and watched with bated breath as she pulled the picture out. They all frowned and Luna cried out in sadness, "NO! I LEFT THE LENS COVER ON!" Pinkie giggled quietly then patted the distressed alicorn's back. She looked off then grinned.
"Twilight cheer in three. Two. One." They looked at her in shock and a suddenly they heard an explosion. They looked into the gardens and a purple light was coming from it making a heart.
"Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, ye-." The cheers were silenced and everyone smiled.
"The final lesson of Being Pinkie Keen. Show your Love. If you got this far you probably passed the other lessons right? Well this lesson takes you all the way to the beginning. This wasn't to teach you to be like me silly billy, this was to give you the confidence you would need to show that special someone the love you have for them. Thank you for going along with this for as long as you did. I hope the reward is better than the journey it too to get here. Signing out Pinkie Pie."
"Vinyl Scratch."
"Octavia Pie."
"And their first success story, Twilight Sparkle."
Twilight trotted down the stairs of the library and sighed lightly. People would pour into her library to buy some Project P crystals. They were selling like hot cakes and she was bringing in the money. She smiled lightly then trotted to the door and opened it, "Welcome to the Ponyville Library!" Two mares trotted in and grinned at her.
"Hey Twilight." Said Vinyl in excitement. Twilight smiled lightly at her enthusiastic friend before turning around and trotting to a bookcase. She pulled a book down before looking back.
"What brings you both here?" Twilight asked as she looked through the book for a formula. Both mares grinned and Vinyl bounced over.
"Guess who the newest residents of Ponyville are!" Twilight's eyes grew wide and she squealed, dropping the book to hug her.
"This is great!" She cheered before moving away and blushing. "Sorry, how about we continue this in the kitchen? I have a guest." They nodded and moved to the kitchen area. Twilight was beginning to make some tea, when the door to the kitchen opened and the regal Princess Celestia walked in. Her usual swirling mane was a dusty pink and her eyes were shut. Twilight smiled lightly then walked over and nuzzled the tired mare.
Celestia opened her eyes and mumbled something, causing Twilight to giggle then look at her shocked friends. "You guys want to stay for breakfast?" She asked while getting a glass of milk for Celestia. Vinyl and Octavia grinned lightly as Twilight kissed Celestia's cheek and set to work on breakfast. After waking up Celestia smiled at her marefriend before looking at Vinyl and Octavia.
"Hello, how are you both doing?" Celestia asked as Twilight cooked. Vinyl grinned and shrugged while Octavia gave vinyl a withering look.
"We're doing great P-."
"Celestia. To Twilight's friends, I am just called Celestia." Octavia looked a bit flustered but nodded and Celestia grinned. As both mares began to talk, a knock came from the door and they all looked back. Twilight chuckled then nuzzled Celestia, who was getting up.
"Don't worry, I got it." Twilight said. As she trotted out of the kitchen, Celestia's eyes followed her with a lovesick look. Vinyl used her magic to swipe some of the finished hay bacon before grinning.
"You got it bad." She reported when Celestia snapped out of her stupor. Celestia flushed before scratching the back of her head.
"Is it really that obvious?" She asked sheepishly as she used her magic to swipe a piece of hay bacon too. Vinyl nodded then grinned softly before Twilight trotted in with Pinkie bouncing after her. Twilight frowned as Celestia chewed on a strip of hay bacon then rolled her eyes before continuing breakfast. Pinkie took a seat and smiled at Celestia.
"Hiya Celestia! How are you doing this morning?" Celestia shrugged tiredly, while Twilight began to levitate the plates to the table. To help out, Celestia took half of the plates using her magic. As soon as the table was set, they began to eat. Celestia and Twilight smiled softly at each other, while the three other mares grinned and continued to eat.
Come what may, Celestia and Twilight knew they were in for a ride. Being the marefriend of a powerful sun goddess was something Twilight felt she could be prepared for, and Celestia was ready to take on anything the aristocrats could throw at her. Learning to Love one another was easy, but taking on the nonbelievers was going to be harder.
