It's been over a week ever since the Mane 7 battled Nightmare Moon and things have calmed down lately. Today, (Y/N), Twilight, and Spike are helping Applejack collect apples in the Sweet Apple Acres orchid with Spike sitting on Twilight's back as he looks through the apple baskets that Twilight has on her and he is throwing away any bad apples.

Applejack: Thank you kindly, (Y/N) and you too Twilight for helping me out. I bet Big McIntosh 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. *chuckles*

(Y/N): I can't wait to see the look on his face when we've completed that job.

Twilight Sparkle: No problem at all, Applejack. I'm glad the goal is lunchtime. All this hard work is making me hungry.

Spike: I know, right?

Spike accidentally tosses an apple at Twilight's head which made her glare at him while he gives a sheepish grin.

Twilight Sparkle: Puh-lease, Spike. You've been lounging on my back all morning while we worked.

Spike: Exactly. You guys are taking so long, I missed snack-time.

Then both Twilight's and (Y/N)'s stomach growled as they looked at each other and laughed nervously.

(Y/N): I guess you're not the only one.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, we better get some food then.

Spike: Nope. Worm. A-ha!

Spike pulls out a shiny and fresh-looking apple and both Twilight and (Y/N) licked their lips.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Spike, that looks delicious!

However, Spike started munching on the apple instantly which made both Twilight and (Y/N) glare at him.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike.

(Y/N): Did you really have to eat the whole thing? You could've gave us a slice.

Spike: *laughs nervously* Sorry.

Spike then burps out a large green flame which turns into a scroll and it floats down for Spike to grab it.

(Y/N): What's that?

Twilight Sparkle: It's a letter from Princess Celestia.

Spike: *clears throat* Hear ye, hear ye. Her Grand Royal Highness, Princess Celestia of Equestria, is pleased to announce the Grand Galloping Gala to be held in the magnificent capital city of Canterlot, on the 21st day of, eh, yadda yadda yadda, cordially extends an invitation to Twilight Sparkle plus one guest.

Applejack and Twilight Sparkle: *gasps* The Grand Galloping Gala!

(Y/N): Grand Galloping what?

Twilight rushed to (Y/N) with shock that he's never heard of the Grand Galloping Gala before.

Twilight Sparkle: You've never heard of it?! It's a royal event that happens every year to celebrate the completion of Canterlot after Equestria was founded.

(Y/N): Huh. I've never been to any events like that before in my life.

Spike then burped out another flame that materialized two golden tickets.

Spike: Look, two tickets.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, great! I've never been to the gala. Have you, Spike?

Spike: No, and I plan to keep it that way. I don't want any of that girly frilly frou-frou nonsense.

(Y/N): I'm sure it won't be just for mares, Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Aw, come on Spike. A dance would be nice. *gasps* (Thoughts) Especially with (Y/N)!

Twilight looks up to the sky and begins to daydream about how she would want her time to be at the Grand Galloping Gala.

(Twilight's Daydream)

Twilight is seen alone, sitting at a table wearing a dress and she looks down until someone approaches her and it was (Y/N) and he was in a suit that made Twilight blush just by looking at him.

(Y/N): Hey Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y-Y/N), what are you doing here?

(Y/N): Well, there's an open dance floor and I didn't want you to be all alone. Do you want to dance with me?

Twilight blushes as she smiles and nods and she took (Y/N)'s hoof as they walk to the dance floor. They both danced to the slow music and moved perfectly in sync with it. Then, (Y/N)'s face moved closer to Twilight's which made her eye's widen and she moved closer to his face as well. They both closed their eyes as the moonlight then shines and makes a bright light.

(Daydream End)

(Y/N): Twilight! Equestria to Twilight!

Twilight Sparkle: Huh? What?

Twilight regained her composure as she returned to reality and both (Y/N) and Spike was looking at her with confused looks.

Spike: Twilight, are you okay? You spaced out for a minute.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh yeah, I'm fine sorry. Anyways, like I was saying, the Grand Galloping Gala would be nice.

Applejack: Nice? It's a heap good more than just nice. I'd love to go. Land sakes. . .

(Applejack's Daydream)

Applejack is seen selling a bunch of apple products to a bunch of ponies in a long line.

Applejack: If I had an apple stand set up, ponies would be chowin' our tasty vittles 'til the cows came home. Do you have any idea how much business I could drum up for Sweet Apple Acres? Why, with all that money, we could do a heap of fixin' up 'round here. We could replace that saggy old roof, and Big McIntosh could replace that saggy old plow, and Granny Smith could replace that saggy old hip.

(Daydream End)

(Y/N): (Thoughts) How does one replace a hip?

Applejack: Why, I'd give my left hind leg to go to that gala.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, well in that case, would you like to-

Rainbow Dash: Whoa!

Applejack, Twilight, and (Y/N) look up and Rainbow Dash crashes on top of all of them.

(Y/N): Ow! Dash, really?

Rainbow Dash: Sorry (Y/N), but are we talking about the Grand Galloping Gala?

Applejack: Rainbow Dash. You told me you were too busy to help me harvest apples. What were you busy doing? Spyin'?

Rainbow Dash: No, I was busy napping.

(Y/N): That explains the pillow and blanket in the tree.

Rainbow Dash: And I just happened to hear that you have an extra ticket?

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, but-

Rainbow Dash: YES! This is so awesome. The Wonderbolts perform at the Grand Galloping Gala every year. I can see it now. . .

(Rainbow Dash's Daydream)

Rainbow Dash: Everyone would be watching the sky. Their eyes riveted on the Wonderbolts, but then in would fly Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash flies into the stadium which made the audience gasp and the said Wonderbolts confused.

Rainbow Dash: I would draw their attention with my Super Speed Strut. Then, I would mesmerize 'em with my Fantastic Filly Flash. And for my grand finale, the Buccaneer Blaze! The ponies would go wild!

The ponies in the crowd cheer for Rainbow Dash and the Wonderbolts just jaw dropped at Rainbow Dash's performance. They then fly down to greet her and then the scene changes to where Rainbow Dash is flying with the Wonderbolts.

Rainbow Dash: The Wonderbolts would insist that my signature moves be incorporated into their routine, and then welcome me as their newest member.

(Daydream End)

(Y/N): Okay, one I don't think it could be that easy. And two, I'm sure the Wonderbolts won't like a show off.

Rainbow Dash: Who are you calling a show off?

(Y/N): The pony who clearly just stated that exactly what's she's going to do.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, please what do you know? Don't you see, Twilight? This could be my one chance to show 'em my stuff. You gotta take me!

Applejack then pulls back on Rainbow Dash's tail towards her.

Applejack: Hold on just one pony pickin' minute here. I asked for that ticket first.

Rainbow Dash: So? That doesn't mean you own it.

Applejack: Oh, yeah? Well I challenge you to a hoof-wrestle. Winner get's the ticket.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash begin to hoof wrestle each other, but (Y/N) pushes both of them away from each other.

(Y/N): Will you two stop it? The tickets are clearly Twilight's, so she get's to decide who get's to go with her to the gala.

Twilight Sparkle: Exactly, so in this case whoever has the best reason to go should get the ticket, don't you think?

Twilight shouldn't have asked that as Rainbow Dash and Applejack started to come up with many reasons to go to the gala.

Applejack: Drummin' up business for the farm?

Rainbow Dash: A chance to audition for the Wonderbolts?

Applejack: Money to fix Granny's hip.

Rainbow Dash: Living the dream.

Twilight and (Y/N) looked at each other with conflicted looks.

(Y/N): Those are pretty good reasons. Hard to tell which one's more important.

Then, suddenly both (Y/N)'s and Twilight's stomachs rumbled again.

Twilight Sparkle: *chuckles nervously* Listen to that, we are starving. I don't know about you, but I can't make important decisions on an empty stomach.

(Y/N): I know a place in Ponyville we can eat at Twilight, follow me.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks (Y/N). I'll think about it over lunch and get back to you two, okay?

Applejack and Rainbow Dash: Okay.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash went back to hoof wrestling before Applejack had a thought in her mind.

Applejack: Wait, you don't think (Y/N) is going to convince Twilight to give him the ticket do you?

Rainbow Dash's eye widen when Applejack said and she flew off after them.

Rainbow Dash: Oh heck no! Not on my watch!

Applejack: Wait! Rainbow Dash!

Twilight, (Y/N), and Spike were currently walking through Ponyville about to get some lunch and Spike decides to start up a conversation.

Spike: So, who are you gonna give the ticket to, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know Spike, but I really can't think straight when I'm hungry, so (Y/N) where is this restaurant that you talked about earlier?

(Y/N): It should not be too far away from here. Just a few-

Suddenly, out of the Sugarcube Corner door, Pinkie Pie tackled the three and they fell to the ground. The tickets Spike had in his hand flew into the air and landed on Pinkie's face.

Pinkie Pie: Gah! Bats! Bats on my face! Help!

(Y/N) got up from the ground and picked up the dropped tickets.

(Y/N): Pinkie, it wasn't bats. Bats come out at night. You just had these tickets on your face.

Pinkie then noticed the tickets (Y/N) picked up and gasped as her eyes sparkled.

Pinkie Pie: Wait, are those. . . tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala?!

(Pinkie Pie's Daydream)

Pinkie Pie: 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!

♪ Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me ♪

♪ Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me ♪

♪ Hip hip ♪

♪ Hooray! ♪

♪ It's the best place for me ♪

♪ For Pinkie. . . ♪

With decorations like streamers and fairy-lights and pinwheels and piñatas and pin-cushions. With goodies like sugar cubes and sugar canes and sundaes and sun-beams and sarsaparilla. And I get to play my favorite-est of favorite fantabulous games like Pin the Tail on the Pony!

♪ Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me ♪

♪ Oh the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me ♪

♪ 'Cause it's the most galarrific superly-terrific gala ever ♪

♪ In the whole galaxy ♪

♪ Wheee!! ♪

(Daydream End)

Pinkie then rushed up to (Y/N) and hugged him really tightly while rubbing her cheeks against his.

Pinkie Pie: Thank you! Thank you (Y/N)! This is the most wonderful-est gift ever! We can go together and it will be the best date ever!

(Y/N) blushed at little when Pinkie said that as she let him go.

(Y/N): Well. . . Pinkie as much as I would love to these aren't-

When (Y/N) gives the tickets back to Spike, a gasp was heard as they all turned around to see Rarity staring at the tickets.

Rarity: Are these what I think they are?

Pinkie Pie: Yes, yes, yes! (Y/N) is taking me out to the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot!

Rarity: The gala? 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.

Pinkie Pie: Him?!. . . Who?

Rarity: Him.

(Y/N): Rarity, a little more specific please?

(Rarity's Daydream)

Rarity: I would stroll through the gala, and everyone would wonder, "Who is that mysterious mare?" They would never guess that I was just a simple pony from little old Ponyville. Why, I would cause such a sensation that I would be invited for an audience with Princess Celestia herself, and the princess would be so taken with the style and elegance that she would introduce me to him, her nephew: the most handsome, eligible unicorn stallion in Canterlot. Our eyes would meet, our hearts would melt. Our courtship would be magnificent. He would ask for my hoof in marriage, and of course I would say, "Yes!" We would have a royal wedding, befitting a princess, which is *giggles* what I would become upon marrying him, the stallion of my dreams.

(Daydream End)

(Y/N): (Thoughts) I don't think you can just jump to marriage that quickly.

Rarity exits out of her daydream and looks at (Y/N) before getting a conflicted look on her face.

Rarity: (Thoughts) But who do I choose? (Y/N) is also such a handsome stallion and he's so heroic and nice, while Prince Blueblood is that of a prince. (Out of Thoughts) (Y/N)! I simply cannot believe you would invite Pinkie Pie so she can. . . party and prevent me from meeting my prince. How could you?! Hmph.

While this was happening, Fluttershy's pet bunny Angel rushed up to Spike and took the tickets out of his claws and showed them to her.

Spike: Hey!

Fluttershy: *gasps* Angel, these are perfect.

(Y/N): Hold on Rarity. The ticket isn't going to Pinkie Pie.

This surprised both Rarity and Pinkie with the former in relief and the latter in sadness until Fluttershy walks up to (Y/N).

Fluttershy: Um, excuse me, (Y/N). I would just like to ask, I mean, if it would be all right, if you haven't given it to someone else. . .

Rarity: You? You want to go to the gala?

Fluttershy: Oh, no. I mean, yes, or actually kind of. You see. . .

(Fluttershy's Daydream)

Fluttershy: It's not so much the Grand Galloping Gala as it is the wondrous private gated garden that surrounds the dance. The flowers are said to be the most beautiful and fragrant in all of Equestria. For the night of the gala, and that night alone, would they all be in bloom. . . and that's just the flora! Don't get me started on the fauna. There's loons and toucans and bitterns, oh my! Hummingbirds that can really hum, and buzzards that can really buzz. White-blue jays, and red jays, and green jays, pink jays and pink flamingos!

(Daydream End)

Twilight Sparkle: Gee, Fluttershy, it sounds. . . beautiful. . .?

(Y/N): Kind of reminds me of some grasslands back on my world. Anyways, as I was attempting to say. . . those tickets aren't-

Rainbow Dash: Wait, just a minute!

Everypony looked up to see Rainbow Dash on a house before she landed on the ground.

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash! Were you spying on us?!

Rainbow Dash: No. I mean, yes. I mean, maybe. Look, it doesn't matter. I couldn't risk a goody-four shoes like Twilight giving that ticket away to you.

(Y/N): Say what?!

Applejack then walks up to the group.

Applejack: Wait just another minute.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack, were you following us too?

Applejack: No. I was followin' this one to make sure she didn't try any funny business. Still trying to take mah ticket.

Rainbow Dash: Your ticket?

All of the ponies then started to argue about who get's the gala ticket until both (Y/N) and Twilight broke it up.

(Y/N) and Twilight Sparkle: ENOUGH!

All of the ponies broke out the argument except for Pinkie who still talking for some reason.

Pinkie Pie: And then I said, "Oatmeal, are you craz- oh.

(Y/N): Look, as I was saying. Those Grand Galloping Gala tickets aren't mine.

Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy: They're not?

Twilight Sparkle: No! They're mine.

(Y/N): Listen girls, I know you all have very good reasons that you want to go to the gala, but you can't just force Twilight to give you the extra ticket.

Twilight Sparkle: Exactly, this is my decision, and I'm gonna make it on my own, and I certainly can't think straight with all this noise. . . *stomach rumbles* not to mention hunger. Now go on, shoo!

The mares then reluctantly went their separate ways before Twilight calls out to them to say one last thing.

Twilight Sparkle: And don't worry, I'll figure this out. . . somehow.

(Y/N) then walks up to Twilight and puts a hoof on her back.

(Y/N): Don't worry Twilight, your a smart pony so I'm sure you'll come up with a solution eventually.

Twilight blushes a bit and smiles at (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks (Y/N). Now how about we both get something to eat.

(Y/N): Sure thing, I'm starving as well. Follow me.

(Y/N), Twilight, and Spike were now at a café, sitting at a table together outside with both (Y/N) and Spike looking through a menu while Twilight was plucking petals off a flower as she was still stuck on who to give the extra ticket to.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* Spike, (Y/N), what am I gonna do? All five of my best friends have really good reasons to go to the gala. Applejack, or Rainbow Dash? Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy, Rarity. . . Oh, who should go with me?

Twilight's stomach rumbled again so she just ate the petals that she took off the flower before looking at (Y/N) with a slight blush on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: Say (Y/N), would you like to go to the gala with me?

This surprised (Y/N) as he rubbed the back of his head a little blushing a little as well.

(Y/N): I don't know Twilight. I mean, I've never been to a place so. . . formal before.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah, back on Earth I would only go outside to just walk around, but I mostly spent my time indoors so I could keep the secret of my magic hidden. To be honest, I'm kind of nervous.

Twilight Sparkle: Why don't you give it a try then? I'm sure you'll love the Grand Galloping Gala.

(Y/N): Well. . . okay. I'll think about it.

A waiter stallion named Savoir Fare then approaches the three.

Savoir Fare: Have you made your decision?

Twilight Sparkle: I would love a daffodil and daisy sandwich.

(Y/N): I'll take the same thing.

Spike: Do you have any rubies?

The waiter just stares at Spike to just imply that they don't.

Spike: No? Okay. I'll have the hay fries, extra crispy.

Twilight Sparkle: What do you think, Spike?

Spike: I think we have to try another restaurant. I mean, I like grass just fine, but would it hurt anybody to offer some gemstones?

(Y/N): She was referring to the gala tickets dude.

Spike: Oh. You're still on that?

Twilight Sparkle: Spike, listen. How do I choose? And when I do choose, will the other four be mad at me? I mean, I could give up my ticket and give away two, but that would still leave three disappointed ponies. What if I-

Savoir Fare: Ah, your food.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh thank you. This looks so good. I'm sure everything will be much clearer once I eat.

Spike and (Y/N) were already eating which made Twilight raise an eyebrow at them.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow, you weren't kidding when you said you were hungry.

(Y/N): Yeah, I didn't exactly have breakfast this morning since Applejack called us over to help her.

Then some ponies were galloping past the three into the café confusing them.

Savoir Fare: Em, sir, madam? Are you going to eat your food in ze rain?

Twilight Sparkle: It's not raining. . .

A thunderclap was then heard as the three looked to see that it was raining everywhere in the area except for their spot.

(Y/N): What the. . .?

Rainbow Dash appeared out of a hole in the many clouds that were bunched up together looking down at the three.

Rainbow Dash: Hi there, best friend forever I've ever ever had. Enjoying the sunny weather?

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash, what are you doing?

Rainbow Dash: Whaddya mean? I just saw the smartest, most generous pony about to get rained on, so I thought I'd kick a hole in the clouds to keep her dry so she could dine in peace, that's all.

(Y/N): I see what's going on here. Dash, you're trying to get the extra ticket from Twilight by doing her extra favors aren't you?

Rainbow Dash: Me? No no no, of course not.

Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N): Uh-huh.

Rainbow Dash: Seriously, I'd do it for anypony.

(Y/N): Oh, really?

(Y/N) points to everypony else that was running out in the rain trying to find shelter which made Rainbow Dash laugh nervously.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow, I am not comfortable accepting unwanted favors, so I'd appreciate it if you close up that rain cloud right now.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh, fine.

Rainbow Dash zips the cloud closed and before Twilight could eat her sandwich, it rained all over her and her food causing it to be soaking wet which irritated her. (Y/N) and Spike were also drenched by the rain. Rarity then appeared with an umbrella under her.

Rarity: Twilight, (Y/N), it's raining.

Twilight Sparkle: No, really?

Rarity: Come with me you two before you catch a cold.

Rarity brought both (Y/N) and Twilight over to her boutique and inside they both shook off the rain to dry themselves off, but they accidentally soaked Rarity as well.

(Y/N): Oops, sorry Rarity.

Rarity: Oh no, it's quite alright (Y/N). Twilight, we are. . . the best of friends, are we not? And you know what the best of friends do?

Twilight Sparkle: Uh. . .

Rarity: Makeovers!

Rarity pulled out a wardrobe screen that pushes both Spike and (Y/N) out of the way and blocks them from seeing what Rarity is doing to Twilight as a commotion is going on.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, Rarity, ow, this really isn't fixing it. I mean, thank you but, ooh, that's too tight.

Rarity then moves the screen away, revealing to (Y/N) and Spike that Twilight is wearing a new dress.

Rarity: Oh, you're simply darling.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, yeah, it is kinda pretty, isn't it?

(Y/N): Wow, Twilight. You look stunning.

Twilight blushes and chuckles nervously at (Y/N)'s compliment.

Twilight Sparkle: T-Thanks, (Y/N).

Spike stuck his tongue out and pointed at it like he was gagging until Rarity bumped into him which causes Spike to shove his hand into his mouth which made (Y/N) chuckle.

Rarity: And you! Oh Spike, I have a dandy little outfit for the dashing gent!

Rarity then brought the wardrobe screen over to Spike.

Spike: D-ah, ow, oh, hey, wow, watch it, whoa!

Rarity moves the screen away to reveal Spike a wearing a more fancy outfit than Twilight was wearing that also had a wig.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh Spike.

Twilight was giggling while (Y/N) was snickering to try to keep himself from laughing.

Rarity: Now you just need a hat.

Rarity then puts a hat on Spike's head, completing the outfit. (Y/N) then couldn't hold in his laughter anymore as he just burst out laughing.

(Y/N): *laughs* Spike, you look hilarious.

Spike: *sarcastically* Ha, ha (Y/N). Look, I told you, I don't want any part of this girly gala gunk. See you back at the library.

Spike then zips out of the boutique leaving the outfit he had on behind.

Rarity: Oh, who needs him anyway. This is all about you Twilight, and how fabulous you'll look at the Grand Galloping Gala.

(Y/N): I think it would great for. . . wait what, the Grand-

Rarity: *gasps* And oh, my goodness, what a coincidence. I happen to have an ensemble of my own that matches yours to a T. We would be the belles of the ball, you and I. Everyone would be clamoring for our attention. All eyes would be on us, and then everyone would finally know, the most beautiful, most talented, most sophisticated pony in all of Equestria is Rarity the unicorn.

Rarity then noticed that both (Y/N) and Twilight were giving her judgmental looks.

Rarity: *nervous laugh* And Twilight Sparkle, of course.

(Y/N): Now I see why you brought us here in such a rush. You're trying to butter up Twilight into giving you the ticket.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, and it's not going to work. You're going to have to wait for my decision just like everyone else.

Twilight then takes off the outfit Rarity made for her.

Twilight Sparkle: Now if you'll excuse me, I've been trying all day just to get some lunch.

(Y/N): What's going to be next? Applejack shows up with a bunch of food for us?

Applejack: Did somepony say lunch?

Twilight then gives (Y/N) a judgmental look as he was surprised that it actually happened.

Twilight Sparkle: You had to say it.

Applejack pulls Twilight outside to show her a cart full of a bunch of Apple-themed foods.

Twilight Sparkle: You've got to be kidding me?

Applejack: I got apple pie, apple fritters, apple tarts, apple dumplings, apple crisps, apple crumblers, and apple Brown Betty. Uh, the dessert, not my auntie. What do you say there, best friend?

Applejack hears Twilight's stomach rumble and jumps to a conclusion.

Applejack: Is that a yes?

Twilight Sparkle: No! NO! I don't know who I'm giving the ticket to, and all these favors aren't making it any easier to decide! In fact, I'm less sure now than I was this morning! Ugh!

Twilight then runs off leaving a confused Applejack.

Applejack: So, that's a maybe?

(Y/N): Applejack, give it a rest. She's not going to give you the ticket just for giving her food that she needs.

Applejack: Aw, come on (Y/N). I'm just doing a little favor for Twilight.

(Y/N): Well, yeah. A favor for her to give you the ticket. Look, let me just tell you that's it not right at all to do something for someone just to get what you want. Be more sensitive Applejack!

(Y/N) then runs off after Twilight leaving Applejack in slight confusion of what he said.

(Y/N) eventually catches up with Twilight as they were now at the Golden Oak Library.

Twilight Sparkle: Ugh, I never thought being showered with favors would be so aggravating.

(Y/N): Me neither, how about we both go inside a read a good book to calm ourselves down with what's been happening.

Twilight Sparkle: *relaxed sigh* Yeah, that sounds nice. Also, (Y/N) have you made your decision yet about going to the gala?

(Y/N): With how our friends have been acting, I can see that it's really a special occasion. Wait hold on, why do you keep asking me if I want to go to the gala with you.

Twilight blushes a bit when (Y/N) asks that question with a nervous look.

Twilight Sparkle: Um. . . uh. . . no special reason. I-It's just that you seemed more selfless unlike our friends, so I thought maybe I should just ask you since you're not asking me.

(Y/N): Well. . . if you say so. I'll make my decision in a little bit, how about we go inside and we'll talk more about it later.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright then.

Twilight opens the door only to find that Fluttershy and her animal friends were cleaning all around the library.

Twilight Sparkle: *gasp* Fluttershy, not you too?

(Y/N): Really, Fluttershy? You're into this too?

Fluttershy: Oh, well, hello Twilight and you too (Y/N). I hope you don't mind, but we're all doing a little spring cleaning for you.

Twilight and (Y/N) looked at each other with raised eyebrows.

(Y/N): It's summer.

Twilight Sparkle: And it started two weeks ago.

Fluttershy: Oh, well, better late than never, right? It was Angel's idea.

Twilight Sparkle: You're not doing this for the ticket, are you?

Fluttershy: Oh no, I'm doing this because you're my very best friend. Right, Angel?

Angel just gives Fluttershy a look of "really" on his face.

Fluttershy: Oh, yes, we are just doing this for the ticket.

Angel offered Twilight a salad he made for her, but she rejected it.

Twilight Sparkle: No! No! No! Well, this was all very nice of you and Angel, but I'm not accepting any extra favors until I've made my final decision, so I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

Just then outside of the library a ton of ponies were heard outside.

Ponies: SURPRISE!

(Y/N): What now?!

Pinkie then pulled Twilight out of the library and (Y/N) followed to see a bunch of mares throwing her up in the air a couple of times with Pinkie singing for Twilight.

Pinkie Pie: ♪ Twilight is my bestest friend ♪

♪ Whoopie, whoopie! ♪

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie. . .

Pinkie Pie: ♪ She's the cutest, smartest, all around best pony, pony! ♪

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: ♪ I bet if I throw a super-duper fun party, party! ♪

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie!

Pinkie Pie: ♪ She'll give her extra ticket to the Gala to me! ♪

Twilight Sparkle: PINKIE!!!

The mares dropped Twilight as (Y/N) used his magic to catch her make sure she didn't fall to the ground too hard.

Pinkie Pie: Yes, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: At least the other ponies tried to be subtle about the ticket.

Random Mare: Wait, what ticket? What gala?

Pinkie Pie: Oh, you didn't know? Twilight has an extra ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala!

(Y/N) could tell what was about to happen as he facehoofed and glared at Pinkie.

(Y/N): Pinkie! You're not helping!

Mares: THE GRAND GALLOPING GALA?!

The random mares suddenly started bombarding Twilight with favors they could for here until Spike ran in a grabbed her out of the crowd and they both started running away leaving (Y/N) behind.

(Y/N): *sigh* I hope they'll be okay.

Fluttershy then walks up to (Y/N) along with Pinkie.

Fluttershy: (Y/N), you've been around Twilight all day. Did she ask you to go to the gala with her and tell us about it?

(Y/N): Well, yes she did ask me, but I'm not sure yet.

Pinkie Pie: Not sure?! (Y/N), this is the Grand Galloping Gala! It's the most-

(Y/N) silenced Pinkie by putting his hoof on her mouth.

(Y/N): Wonderful event in all of Equestria, I know. You all have been saying that all day. Look, I'm trying to see if I want to go to the gala as well. If you two excuse me, I'm going to go read a book.

(Y/N) then walks into the library to find that Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Rarity were also inside.

(Y/N): What are you girls doing here?

Rainbow Dash: We're trying to get Twilight to give me my ticket.

Applejack/Rarity/Pinkie Pie/Fluttershy: Your ticket?!

Applejack: I'll have to know that ya intervened before ah could get mah ticket, Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: You snooze you lose, AJ!

Rarity: *clears throat* Clearly girls, this is my ticket. And my one and only chance to meet my prince.

Pinkie Pie: It's also my only chance to have the best amount of fun I've ever had! So I should have the ticket!

Fluttershy: I've done cleaning for Twilight, so I think it's best to assume that she'll give me the ticket.

Soon all of the ponies started arguing which irritated (Y/N) as he lost it and used his magic to separate the ponies from each other.

(Y/N): ENOUGH! BE QUIET, ALL OF YOU!

The mares flinched at (Y/N)'s outburst at them as they gave him their attention.

(Y/N): How have you all not realized it yet?! Twilight's been declining your favors because of how selfish all of you are for the ticket!

Rarity: Darling, I'm sure she's just waiting for who has the best reason.

(Y/N): Listen, I'll admit they're all very good reasons and I'm happy that you all want this in your life. But have any of you ever thought that's it's not okay to just bluntly do something for your friend just so you can get what you want?! Seriously, it's like your foals fighting over a toy!

The mares looked at each other for a second before catching onto what (Y/N)'s saying. They all then looked to the ground with the look of shame on their faces. (Y/N) then smiles that they are learning their lesson.

(Y/N): Look, I know none of you meant any harm to Twilight, but still this is her decision and you can't force someone like her just to get what you want. Seeing all of you do this to her, made me realize that your actually being a bad friend to her.

Applejack: Gee, I never thought of it that way. I guess we were being a little selfish now that I think about it.

Rarity: Indeed Applejack, I feel so ashamed for bothering Twilight like that.

Rainbow Dash: I guess that explains why she kept refusing our favors.

Fluttershy: Oh, I hope Twilight doesn't hate us for it.

(Y/N): She doesn't hate you any of you at all, Fluttershy. In fact, there's more to it to why couldn't give any of you the ticket.

Pinkie Pie: Really, what?

(Y/N): We're all Twilight's best friends and we want to see her happy, and she feels the same way. The main reason she couldn't decide was because she didn't want to choose one over the other.

The mares then had shocked looks on their faces when (Y/N) said that.

(Y/N): Twilight told me herself that she couldn't choose any of you over the other because that would make you girls upset and her biased.

The mares then had happy looks as Twilight wants to see all of them happy and not upset.

(Y/N): Also, I have to admit something. I actually kind of lied to Twilight when I said that I'll think about her decision. I figured that if I said yes I would probably upset you girls and I would be no better of a friend. So I basically was hiding my true feelings about the ticket to her. I just didn't want to upset any of you.

The mares had surprised looks before they all smiled and walked up to (Y/N) in a group hug.

Applejack: I'm thankful that ya didn't want to hurt any of our feelings, sugarcube.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, your a great friend to us (Y/N).

(Y/N): Thanks girls, now how about we all apologize to Twilight when she get's back.

Rainbow Dash: Great idea.

Everyone else nodded in agreement and then a certain purple unicorn teleported and got their attention and Spike was covered in slight marks of soot.

Spike: Ugh. . . Warn me next time you're gonna do that.

Twilight Sparkle: I didn't even know it was gonna happen. Now quick, lock the doors!

That's exactly what they both did as they also turned off any lights to prove that they are either asleep or not home.

Twilight Sparkle: Phew.

The lights then turned back on for Twilight to see the rest of the Mane 7 in front of her.

Twilight Sparkle: YAAAARGH! I can't decide, I just can't decide! It's important to all of you and I just can't stand to disappoint any of you, and giving me gifts and doing me favors won't make any difference, because you're all my friends and I wanna make you all happy and I can't, I just can't!

(Y/N): See? I told you.

Twilight then rose her head off the ground and looked at (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Tell them what?

Applejack: Twilight, sugar, I didn't mean to put so much pressure on you, and if it helps, I don't want the ticket anymore. You can give it to somepony else. I won't feel bad, I promise.

Fluttershy: Me too. I feel just awful that I made you feel so awful.

Pinkie Pie: And me too. It's no fun upsetting your friends.

Rarity: Twilight, it was unfair of me to try to force you as I did.

Rainbow Dash: Yes! That means the ticket is mine. Ha ha, ♪ I got the ticket, I got the ticket. ♪

(Y/N) flew up at Rainbow Dash and bonked her on the head while glaring at her.

Rainbow Dash: Y-You know, I haven't perfected my signature moves for the Wonderbolts anyway. I don't need that ticket either.

(Y/N): Much better and now it's my turn. Twilight, I honestly lied when I said that I was going to think it over. I really wanted to experience what the Grand Galloping Gala was, but I thought if I said yes then I would upset our friends her as I don't want to pick one over the other either.

Applejack: We all got so gun-ho about going to the gala that we couldn't see how un-gun-ho we were making you.

Mane 6: We're sorry Twilight.

Twilight smiled at her friends apology and looked at Spike.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike, take down a note. "Dear Princess Celestia, I've learned that one of the joys of friendship is sharing your blessings, but when there's not enough blessings to go around, having more than your friends can make you feel pretty awful. So, though I appreciate the invitation, I will be returning both tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala."

Mane 6: What?!

Twilight Sparkle: "If my friends can't all go, I don't wanna go either."

Applejack: Twilight, you don't have to do that.

Twilight Sparkle: Nope. I've made up my mind. Spike, you can send the letter now.

Spike then opens a window and breaths his signature magic fire to send the letter to Princess Celestia.

Fluttershy: Now you won't get to go to the gala either.

Twilight Sparkle: It's okay, everypony. I couldn't possibly enjoy myself without my best friends there with me, so I would rather not go at all.

The Mane 6 then formed a group hug around Twilight while Spike gags at the sappy moment.

Applejack: Well wallop my withers, Spike. Isn't that just like a boy? Can't handle the least bit of sentiment.

Spike then burps out a flame then traveled over Applejack surprising her and turned into another scroll.

Applejack: Whoa Nelly!

Twilight Sparkle: A letter from the princess? That was fast.

Spike: "My faithful student Twilight, Why didn't you just say so in the first place?" Seven tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala.

Mane 7: *gasps*

Twilight Sparkle: Now we can all go! (Y/N), are you coming along?

(Y/N): If all of you going, then I'm going. Count me in, one hundred percent!

Everyone then cheers until they heard Twilight's stomach rumble again.

Rarity: Allow us to treat you to dinner.

Rainbow Dash: What a great way to apologize.

Pinkie Pie: And to celebrate! Come on everyone, the cupcakes are on me!

As everyone left, Spike had a downtrodden look.

Spike: How come I don't get a ticket to the gala?

Spike then burps out another letter and reads it.

Spike: "And one for you, Spike."

Spike runs out of the Golden Oak Library following the Mane 7 and (Y/N) gave him a smug look.

Spike: I mean, gross, I have to go too?

(Y/N): So you did want to go all along, huh?

Spike: Don't tease me, dude.

Both (Y/N) and Spike laugh at each other before catching up with their friends.

Chapter 5 End.