On the Top of the World: 1
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First things first; I had placed a huge Piñata in the middle of the large room, this is for the Fillies to enjoy. I had also prepared a large cake for everypony to feast on, which is mandatory in my book.
Naturally, I had placed a large supply of assorted pastries on a small table, which is for everypony to enjoy. Parents would most likely accompany the fillies, but the fillies would most likely enjoy them too.
I had even painted a huge 'Diamond Tiara' over the entrance to the door. Aside from that, I had written; 'Happy Birthday, Diamond Tiara', in order to make this as special as possible.
Since this is still a party for a Filly, I went with the candy, cake and such; just as I had managed to build a fairly good replica of Celestias very own Royal throne for her to sit in, for the duration of the party. If this wasn't her best day ever, something would be off.
With Diamond Tiara; it had to be a major social event, so I made this into something akin to a Royal gala; she may not know what they're like, but what she is aspiring to, still warranted it, in a very different way. Now I am paying homage to it. Maybe I could allow her to feel like a princess, at least for this one night, her night.
I had placed a table for the gifts to her, and even placed a few on it; before she had even entered the room. I hope it will make her feel special, she will need it. Maybe it can at least dampen the sorrow, if for just a short while. Only I couldn't tell her about anything; it's like a surprise party, only there is no party or fun, just the surprise.
I had invited numerous colts and fillies, and told them to make this as special as they possibly could. I know they may not all be her best friends, but this had to be a very special day. I just couldn't explain the details, and made this out to be just one more of my unexplainable antics. They would know by tomorrow.
It's just one more party on an already wildly excessive account of mine; thankfully I have all the backings I need, in part due to what I've already done for not just the community of Ponyville, but for Equestria at large; as little as they may know about it. I'm happy to keep it this way. Parties are my thing, not the hollow worshipping of countless Ponies who have no idea as to who I am, in the first place.
I had given every foal instructions where to sit, and made this into a Royal event. Just placing them close to the once I knew they would enjoy chatting with. With that, Silver Spoon would have her right side. Then I had placed Snips and Snails, on the right and left; thus shielding her from the Cutie Mark Crusaders, who for some reason I'm not going into, are not exactly the best of friends. They seem to be antagonistic towards one another, leaving this field open would make the effort for nought.
If I am to make this into a Royal party, there is but this one more thing required; I need Unicorns as waiting on the Foals. I know I have more than enough Unicorns as friends in our little community; some of which may even be great at this job, if they had not been better at doing anything else. I had enlisted my best friends Twilight Sparkle and Rarity; everypony know they would be great at it. Then I had found a few more, just to make sure I had enough waiters for the event.
Naturally, Rarity would be the main event; not just because she is nice, and is great with magic, and levitation in general; but because I trust her, for one. I left out most of the details on purpose; since it had been expected in the first place.
There is a plate at each and every seat by the table, and a glass of orange juice. I knew prominent ponies had a fancy for this. Maybe it would lighten her mood up; since I know she will need that in the coming days and weeks. There is also a pile of plates on the table by the cake, and pitchers of juice and cider. I intended for them to choose what to drink, once this party had caught momentum; some of them may actually still prefer the cider, after all.
Finally, the moment I had been waiting for, and the party is to start up; I knew the time she was to arrive, and here she is coming.
“Greetings, Diamond Tiara, and welcome to your very own party!” I cheered, as I saw her by the door.
“Hi, Pinkie Pie. You're just as upbeat as ever. I take it you've prepared everything for my party!” she responded, with her usual expression on her face.
“Certainly, everything is by the book. This should be your finest party to date. I hope you will enjoy and appreciate the Royal sprinkles I put into this for you!” I informed her.
As I said Royal, she couldn't help but giggle; it is after all a mere filly party, not the 'Grand Galloping Gala'; but she is bound to grow up into the real world, son enough. She just did not know it, just yet.
“I'll be sufficiently impressed, when I see what you've put into it. Even though you're known for your parties!” she continued, her style showing.
“Today, you'll be the Princess of this Gala!” I informed her.
“Did you say 'Princess'?” she inquired with a more curious voice, I had apparently peaked something within her.
“Yes, I certainly did; and you'd come to understand more of it, as the night progresses!” I informed her.
“Oh yeah, I remember you actually was at the 'Grand Galloping Gala' with your friends; a Pony like me has to keep track of important events. Then you would know what an event like that is like, and how to be tactful with class?” she inquired.
“I've seen more than enough of it to know how to make your party into something above and beyond your previous expectations. Though most of us wouldn't really enjoy such an event, but you would have been groomed into understanding and enjoying them by now!” I pointed out.
“I am an important Pony, every Pony know it!” she just sneezed.
“I know, I keep track of everything. Knowing Ponies is part of who I am; now, let's get to your throne!” I continued.
Only this time, the balloons and confetti are limited to one half of the room, as large as it is. The other half is emulating the feel of a grand Gala, as was due.
“But, there are no balloons on this side of the room. There is even a Cello in the corner, placed on what may be taken for a scene?” Diamond Tiara commented.
“That is correct. I've invited a very special Pony to entertain us tonight; I hope this will please you, my Princess!” I stated.
“Now you're talking, this starts to sound like a party I can enjoy Royally!” she responded.
“I certainly hope so, considering just how much effort has been put into this enterprise. Even with my common parties in consideration, that is!” I responded.
“Ah yeah, I've been to a few of them. You may very well have outdone yourself, this time!” she acknowledged, with a small smile on her face.
“There is one small detail; since you are the Princess and host of this party, you'll be greeting every Pony in a graceful and Royal manner. I know how that is, since Twilight Sparkle explained it after the Gala. It isn't fun, but it should give you a perspective on what you're aspiring to. Besides, it could make the rest stand out even further!” I pointed out.
“Wait; that can't by any chance be 'Orange Juice', could it?” she inquired; as if it wasn't something she had expected, at least not from me.
“It most certainly is, and it is fine juice; not the cheap stuff every pony drink either. Would have been beneath me to present that on an occasion like this. Oh, and here comes the Guest Pony, the Cellist. Octavia!” I pronounced.
“You can start to tune your instrument, so that you can start your performance!” I then instructed her.
Octavia soon found her stage; picked up her Cello and started tuning it, before she started to warm up, in a playful manner.
“Here comes the Waitresses!” I pointed out; as a line of Unicorns entered the room, then lined up by the table.
“There's Twilight Sparkle and Rarity. They're going to be waitresses on my party?” she pointed out, with a small giggle on her voice.
“Certainly, I know they will perform the role gallantly. Wouldn't like to see juice spilt on your Royal Highness, now would we!” I teased.
“Certainly not!” she frowned, with some level of indignation.
“Good. Now it is time to for you to prepare, and greet the guests. They will be here shortly!” I continued.
She chanced a brief glance at the table where the gifts had been stacked. Musing on what she guessed could be inside of them. Just not lingering on the scene for too long. Only now the sounds of the Cello could clearly be heard, as Octavia had started to play.
“Yes, the guests!” Diamond Tiara intoned as a reflection; as she moved towards the door, in her best impression of the class of a Royal Pony.
“Welcome to my Royal Party, Silver Spoon!” she greeted her friend.
“Wow, I had never expected anything quite like this. Not in Ponyvile, and not from Pinkie Pie!” Silver Spoon responded; as she moved along, towards her designated seat.
“Welcome to my Royal Party, Snips!” she continued as Snips came next.
“Welcome to my Royal Party, Snails!” she continued, as Snails came next.
The two unicorn foals just gawked, at what they saw inside of the room.
“This is what a Royal Party looks like!” they then chorused, on their way to where they were supposed to sit.
Now the first tune of Octavia's concert was on the air, lightening the mood of the room. She actually made it all a very playful mood; and she did show, just how well she knew her instrument. There even was a feel to it; that told everypony, just how much she loves her Cello.
Several more fillies and colts entered the room; one by one given a personal greeting from Diamond Tiara, and the responses were just as awkward as the first had been. One by one they found their seats. Most was also taken aback, by finding the fine Orange Juice in the glasses on the table.
Apple Bloom among others, was particularly happy to see the pitchers with Cider, maybe she knew where it came from; since there is little to no point, bringing in Cider from out of town, and the best and finest Cider still came from the orchard of her family.
One by one, each foal placed a gift on the table intended for the purpose; and the table filled up fairly well, as they all had left something a little extra. Only none knew, just how special this was intended to be.
Once she had taken her seat, she raised her glass.
“Cheers!” Diamond Tiara pronounced.
“Cheers!” the other foals responded; rising their glasses, cheering her on.
This is the moment where I slide into the background; just enjoying the music, waiting for the next moment to act. So long as every pony was happy, so am I. Nothing more to do, right now. I had instructed the Unicorns to serve the foals, every time they gave a sign they wanted something.
“May I fill up your glass, Diamond Tiara?” Twilight Sparkle inquired, as she noticed the glass was empty.
“Yes, Please!” she merely responded, nodding her head towards the Waitress.
The first pitcher of Juice soon floated to the table, and the juice slowly started to fill up on the glass. Then the pitcher moved back to the original position, with just a little bit less of its content.
“May I fill up your glasses?” Rarity inquired, as the three of the Cutie Mark Crusaders glasses was emptied.
“Yes, Please!” Sweetie Belle responded, for all three of the Crusaders.
“I still like the Cider better, as fancy and expensive as the Juice may be!” Apple Bloom pointed out.
“No Problem, Apple Bloom!” Rarity responded.
Two pitchers floated to the table, and the three glasses filled up, one by one; before the pitchers floated back to their position.
“Time to serve the cake!” I announce.
“Yes!” Twilight responded; before she cuts the cake in slices, floated them onto the small plates, and placed them onto the table; starting with the place for Diamond Tiara, following up with Silver Spoon, then Snips and Snails; continuing down the line until all had been served.
“Time to sing!” I then continued, just as Octavia finished one of her many tunes.
“Happy Birthday..!” I started out; and everyone stood up, singing for our Princess of the day.
Octavia play the tune on her Cello, along with us.
The tune ended; and everypony cheered for Diamond Tiara, who managed to present a royal grin for all her 'Subjects'. This only did make the event even more memorable, for all of us. Maybe she could carry some of the joy of the day with her, in the days to come; or at least I had tried to do something for her.
Now both cake and pastries was freely available, to any and all who wanted more. Twilight Sparkle and Rarity handled most of it; since they are the best at handling it, though the remaining Unicorns did pull the remainder just in order to make sure none had to wait more than reasonable, for the small portion of joy.
“Call forth, the Piñata!” I called.
Diamond Tiara came forth; and I hoofed her the 'bat' she was to smash the Piñata with, and blindfolded her; before sending her off towards the treats.
Apparently she managed to get almost right, as she started out hitting for the Piñata. Several tries later, she made the first hit.
“That's a Royal bust!” Silver Spoon giggled at her seat, where she was looking at the spectacle; just like every pony else.
A few more hits; and the candy rained down all over her, and the foals quickly gathered around; snatching as much as they could, choosing what looked the most tasty.
“That was a hit, Pinkie Pie!” Twilight giggled; as she saw the foals in a pile on and around, where the candy and sweets had fallen.
“Seems I still know how to throw a party. Besides, this can't be avoided; if it is a party for foals!” I responded, giggling away.
“You certainly know Party throwing, and foals!” Rarity interjected, with a wide smile on her face.
At this point, there wasn't a sour face in the room. The foals now tried their best, pulling the spoils with them to the respective seats. Some sweets were consumed on the way, who could resist? Then they finally managed to get back.
The mood around the table was just as cheerful as I had anticipated. More juice and Cider was served, more Cake and pastries eaten.
“You really like the Muffins?” I asked Dinky; where she sat, with a mountain of Muffin peels behind her plate.
“Yes, Pinkie Pie; I sure love the Muffins!” she responded.
A few hours the sun was setting; and everyone was stuffed to the brink, making a few grins as reaction; otherwise, the roof is way up in the sky.
“I'll have to ask Rainbow Dash to fetch the roof by tomorrow!” I teased Twilight Sparkle.
Both Twilight Sparkle and Rarity laughed at that, just as I had expected.
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