A New Pony in Town

Rarity was first to put the plan into action.

"I have to go do something quickly but I should be back soon," Rarity said as she stepped down the steps to go mingle.

"I have to go...umm...eat a cupcake and then sing the Pony Pokey!" Pinkie exclaimed excitedly and ran off to the food table.

"I have to go talk to the Wonderbolts," Rainbowdash said as she flew off and out of the spotlight.

"I have to go...umm...go," Applejack said as she ran off. She didn't want to lie so she didn't come up with an excuse. Fluttershy looked suspiciously at her mare friends as they ran off. Rainbowdash nudged Discord as she flew off. Discord was unhappy that he had to leave the stage but he would do anything to help Fluttershy.

"I...umm...have to go prank some pony," Discord said and before Fluttershy could scold him, he was off and at the food table, stuffing himself with cotton candy with Pinkie Pie. Fluttershy shook her head but then she realized that Twilight and her were the only ponies in the spotlight and she started hyperventilating. Kayti saw this and flew next to her.

"It's alright. I know it's scary but you're going to be okay," Kayti said. Fluttershy smiled and came next to Twilight. Kayti saw that she was going to be fine and flew back to the food table. Discord, Pinkie, and Kayti watched as Fluttershy overcame her fear a little and made much more progress.

"Hey...umm Kayti..." Discord said. Kayti looked up at him.

"Yes Discord," Kayti said. Pinkie went up to the other big stage and started singing The Pony Pokey. Kayti laughed and sang along quietly, while listening to Discord.

"I hope you understand why I chose Fluttershy and not you. I just have always sort of liked her but I recently realized that I love her and being reformed has given me an opportunity to be her special some pony and I...well I haven't known you as long. I hope there are no hard feelings and you understand that I do like you...I just don't love you," Discord said. Kayti smiled and flew up to give him a friendly hug. He was taken back but hugged her back. He still wasn't used to having friends.

"Of course I understand Discord," Kayti said as she let go and flew back down to the floor. "I hope you're not hurt that I moved on so quickly and met some pony else," Kayti said as she gestured to Kaleb, who was talking to another stallion.

"I'm not hurt. I understand. We are still friends right?" Discord asked. Kayti laughed and nodded.

"Of course Discord," Kayti said.

It was a great night for all of the ponies.