> New Friends that are Out of this World (Literally)
>  by Brian Sheil
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> Intergalactic!
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At an outdoor sitting area, Apple Bloom and her two partners are just sitting around moping. Each of these girls have tears in their eyes. Soon, the duo of Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon sees this scene, and went over to check it out. 
"What do you want?" Scootaloo asked angrily.
"Are you rubbing it in?" Sweetie Belle added.
This greeting scared Diamond. "Take it easy, girls. We're trying to redeem ourselves, remember?"
Scootaloo wiped the tears from her eyes. "Sorry, Diamond. I guess parts of any past is hard to put behind you."
"What happened to you guys anyway?"
“The three of us were with our sisters and friends attending a movie party at Octavia's house." Apple Bloom said. "But, some people we don't know came along, grabbed us, and threw us out."
"These cruds told everyone to only look at us at the Anon-A-Miss trio." Sweetie continued. "They hope that Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash would get mad at us."
The girls cried so terribly. The elegant duo felt bad for them.
"That's terrible." Silver replied. "That moment was put in the past. I guess someone wants to keep thinking of it."
Diamond Tiara soon has an idea. "How about the three of you come over to my house for a sleepover?"
"Are you sure your folks don't mind us boppin' in?" Apple Bloom asked. 
"Of course not. When I tell my mother of this situation, she'll be glad to have you over."
"Silver Spoon is coming with you, of course." Scootaloo said. 
"Of course." Silver replied.
At another location, Twilight Sparkle was watching the five girls, and listened to the conversation. She then made a phone call. "Hello, Alli. I wonder if you and your friends can do me a favor."
Later that day, the CMCs arrived at the home of Diamond Tiara. Her mother, Spoiled Rich, answered the door.
"Hello, my dears." Spoiled greeted. "Diamond told me that you were coming. Come in."
The girls walked in the house. They are still amazed at the size of the place.
"I'll never get used to this place." Scootaloo said. 
"I agree." Said the voice of a young teenager.
The girls soon met up with a green skinned girl with magenta hair. She wore a gold dress with a purple skirt and black shoes. The girls were astounded by the looks of this girl. Apple Bloom went up to this stranger.
"I think I've heard of ya'." Apple Bloom said. "Your name is Alli Lectric. Right?"
"That's right, Apple Bloom." The girl named Alli replied. "It's good to meet you and your friends."
"Hey!" Scootaloo called out. "You're one of those space girls known as the Novi Stars."
"You are correct, Scootaloo."
Diamond Tiara soon joined the group. "Hello, girls. I see you met Alli Lectric."
"We sure did." Sweetie Belle said.
"My mother talked to your intellectual friend Twilight Sparkle earlier. Twilight told mother about the Novi Stars."
"Mr. and Mrs. Rich figured that me and my friends could come over to cheer you girls up." Alli explained.
Sweetie Belle's eyes went wide. "You mean the other Novi Stars are here?"
"You got it, Sweetie Belle."
Later, the girls gathered in the living room to watch a movie.
"While Alli is helping my mother prepare an area for our sleepover," Diamond said, "we can watch a good movie."
"Which movie are we watching?" Scootaloo asked. 
"I hope it's a James Bond movie." Said a female voice.
They look up, and saw a light blue skinned girl with white hair and yellow on her lower legs. She wore a white shirt, dark blue skirt and black shoes. This girl was levitating above the five girls.
"Una Verse!" Diamond called to her. "Doing your levitating bit I see."
The girl named Una Verse floated down to the ground.
"Sorry." Una said with concern. "Force of habit."
"That's a pretty good ability." Apple Bloom commented.
"Thanks, Apple Bloom."
Diamond made an announcement. "Tonight's feature film does feature the first James Bond: Sean Connery."
Una Verse felt a little warmth. "May he rest in peace."
"The movie is 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen."
Everybody was very happy to hear that. Una Verse left the area. "I'll get one of my friends to make some popcorn."
Later, the five girls were getting into the movie when a cart was rolled in with a bowl of freshly popped popcorn and bottles of water. The cart was rolled in by a pink skinned girl with curly hair in shades of pink and purple. She wore a yellow and green dress, black shoes, and an almond shaped dome on her head.
"Hello, girls." The girl greeted. "Popcorn and water to wash it down."
Sweetie Belle looked at the girl, and suddenly recognized her. "I think I've heard of you. Your name is Ari Roma. Right?"
"That's right, Sweetie Belle. I guess my dome gave it away."
Scootaloo started sniffing. "I thought I  smelt bubble gum. I heard she has a sweet scent."
Ari blushed. "That's nice of you to say that."
Later that night, the movie was over, and the girls stretched as they got up. Empty bowl and bottles in their hands, they went to the kitchen to clean up.
"What a great movie." Diamond said. "I'm glad I suggested that movie."
"Me too." Apple Bloom replied as she places the empty bowl in the sink. "Time to clean up."
"Good idea."
Apple Bloom washes the bowl, Silver Spoon puts the empty bottles in a bag reserved for empty bottles. As soon as everyone finished washing their hands, a mechanical voice calls to them. "You're sleeping area is ready."
They turned to see a pink robotic girl with teal hair in pigtails. She wore a plaid skirt with a pink bow in the back.
"Howdy." Apple Bloom. "You're an interesting looking person."
"Whoa!" Scootaloo gasped. "You must be that robot girl. Mae Tallick."
"That's me, Scootaloo." Mae replied. "So g-g-glad to meet you."
"One thing for sure." Diamond Tiara said. "These Novi Stars are interesting."
Mae Tallick got everybody's attention. "Girls, if you'll follow me, I'll show you your s-s-s-sleeping area."
The five girls were lead to one of the rooms of the house. Many cots and air mattresses were set up. Needless to say, the girls were impressed. Later, after changing into their sleepwear, Diamond, Silver, and the CMCs were getting themselves comfortable. Diamond was a little fidgety however. At that moment, a white skinned girl with purple hair and wearing a silver outfit brought in a circular object. Putting it down, she turns on a switch, and it lit up.
"This miniature version of my energy pod should help you relax." The girl said.
Looking around, Diamond noticed that the light isn't bothering the other girls. She gives the girl a hug. "Thank you, Nita Lite."
"You're welcome." Nita replied quietly.
As Nita Lite left, Diamond Tiara soon fell asleep. The next day, Twilight and her friends were hanging out at Rarity’s house. The five Novi Stars were with them.
"Thank you for helping our sisters, Una." Rarity praised.
"Not a problem, Rarity." Una Verse replied. "That sleepover went well."
"That's for sure." Ari Roma added.
Pinkie Pie took a wiff at the hair of Ari. "Wow! I love that bubble gum scent."
Ari giggled. "You always have a sweet tooth. Don't you, Pinkie Pie?"
"Yep."
Rainbow Dash then asked an interesting question. "Say, Alli. Where were your other friends?"
"Other friends?" Fluttershy asked.
"You know, Flutters. Tula Toned, Sila Clops, and Mallie Tasker."
"They are involved with their own sleepover." Alli Lectric replied.
"They send their regards." Nita Lite added.
Meanwhile,  Sunset Shimmer noticed Mae Tallick munching on a piece of cake Rarity gave her.
"Got a hankering for cake." Sunset noticed. "Huh, Mae?"
"You bet, Sunset." Mae replied. "This strawberry cake Rarity sliced up f-for me is good."
Sunset soon had a crafty thought. I know somebody else who has a cake fetish.