Rise of the Draconequus

A small piece of parchment fluttered in a supernaturally-enhanced breeze straight to the griffin claw of one wicked Draconequus. He conjured up some completely unnecessary bifocals and began to read:

“Hear ye! Hear ye! To celebrate the birth of Equestria and the coming spring, all ponies of the realm are invited to the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot.”

Discord crumpled up the invitation and tossed it over his shoulder. It hit the ground and transformed into a squirrel that scampered off into the forest. With a snap of his claw and a flash of light, the beast of chaos teleported into the Canterlot ball room and clambered up the wall to the ceiling. Like a giant deranged chameleon, he melted into the ceiling and waited for the party to begin.

Later that night, ponies began arriving for the Grand Galloping Gala. Aristocracy and nobility mingled happily with commoners and peasants while food and drink flowed freely. Marble columns rose impossibly high to support a vast, vaulted ceiling. A chandelier, shimmering with the light of a thousand enchanted candles, cast a soft glow around the room. Floor to ceiling windows, bedecked with red velvet curtains, provided an impressive view of the Canterlot gardens.

While Chancellor Puddinghead gorged herself on the royal buffet, Princess Platinum swirled on the dance floor with her many admirers. As the orchestra struck up a slow song, the ivory unicorn found herself muzzle-to-muzzle with Commander Hurricane.

The navy Pegasus took the princess in his hooves and began to dance with her. Thinking quickly, Clover reached out with her magic and dimmed the enchanted candles, plunging the room into near-darkness. The commander took to the air with the princess in a dazzling aerial waltz. Lost in each other’s eyes, they continued their dance until the music finally slowed to a stop.

The commander reluctantly flew back to earth with his partner. “My dear Commander,” Princess Platinum sighed. “You dance divinely.” The commander blushed as, inexorably, their muzzles pulled towards each other, meeting in a tender kiss.

While the attendees sighed happily, Discord sent a burst of magic at the enchanted chandelier, sending it hurtling to the ground!