Girls Night Out

Celestia followed her sister through the door, leaving the two to their own affairs. Celestia flattened her ears to the noise that erupted from the speakers and all the ponies around them. They made their way outside and away from the place. “We’ll see them tomorrow. Perhaps Alister will get what he deserves.”

“He’s an obvious crook, but I’m not so sure about Parish. She doesn’t seem to be the kind to really get involved with any of the crimes he’s done…” Luna tilted her head in thought. “From what I gathered, she more or less protects those who do the crimes, making sure they aren’t caught.”

“That alone is a crime, harboring fugitives,” said Celestia. She glanced back and saw Parish walking out of the bar, she opened her wings and flew off in the opposite direction. “Either way, we’ve still got a few hours, how about we just go for a walk through Canterlot’s park? After that, we can head up the Parkway they had been talking about.”

A pleasant silence fell over them as they walked through the city. There were ponies everywhere, couples walking side by side, groups of friends spending time together, bars alive with music and partying ponies, restaurants buzzing with customers, delectable smells filled the air. “I’m hungry,” Celestia said as she turned towards a restaurant that was clearly of the higher class quality.

As they entered, a couple, a white unicorn with a two-toned blue mane with purple glasses and a light gray earth pony wearing a bowtie walked out, the earth mare stumbled forward and fell into Luna who simply opened her wings to prevent herself from falling. The mare looked up at her, “Sorry ma’am, I’ve, uh… had too much to drink, yeah…” She stood up, avoiding the use of her front right hoof in the process.

“You must be Octavia Melody,” said Celestia with a smile. She turned her head to the other mare, “That means you’re Vinyl Scratch, yes?”

“The one and only! It’s always a pleasure to meet a fan!” she said with a certain ring to her voice as if she were standing on a stage.

Celestia smiled, “The pleasure is mine. How has your night been?”

Octavia looked at the ground, but Vinyl smiled, “It’s been hectic, but not all bad now that we’ve eaten something. This place has some fantastic food! I hope you two enjoy yourselves, but we’ve really gotta get movin’.”

Luna looked at Octavia but decided against saying anything. As the two continued on their way, she looked over at Celestia. “Isn’t she the one Alister and Parish were talking about? She attempted suicide, right?”

Celestia nodded, not wanting to think about it. She continued to the restaurant, “Let’s get some food in us, shall we? I’m rather curious what this tastes like compared to our chef’s cuisine.”

Luna nodded and followed her to the front podium. “Hello, ladies. Table for two?” asked the unicorn who stood behind it. Celestia nodded and he smiled, “This way,” He levitated two menus and began walking to an open booth capable of seating four ponies. The tables were low to the ground and there were massive pillows built right into the floor on either side of it.

“Wow, comfortable,” said Luna as she laid across the pillow. “I could sleep here. Sister, we need these in the cast- back home!” she caught herself and chuckled nervously.

Luna smiled and turned to the waiter, “First, I’d like to ask you a question: What do you think of this night sky?” she asked as she looked out the window they were seated near.

“It’s beautiful, ma’am. Princess Luna has done a splendid job, indeed. Here are your menus, what would you like to drink?”

“What do you suggest?” asked Luna with a chuckle.

“Personally, I enjoy the Mango juice, Mango is a rare fruit amongst Equestrian restaurants, being that it only grows in the Griffon homeland.” He smiled, “I suggest it, it’s quite a unique drink, and healthy.”

Luna laughed, “Then I know what I want!”

“And for you, Miss?” he asked Celestia, his voice taking on a flat tone as he looked them over. He sighed quietly to himself.

“I’ll also take the Mango Juice.” she said, skimming through the menu options.

The stallion bowed his head and dismissed himself. Steamed Herbal Salad? Nah… Carrot and Potato stew? hmm, thinly sliced carrots, diced potato chunks, minced sweet onions, and chopped red pepper sauteed together before being added to the tomato and garlic soup. Topped with the finest and most delectable cheeses Canterlot has to offer. “I think I know what I want… I want this Potato stew. How about you sister?”

“I sort of want this,” she paused spinning her menu around for Celestia to see, Luna pointed her hoof at an item near the bottom, “Zucchini and Cilantro Alfredo, if you’re getting a stew, I’d like a pasta. At least this way we can test two different dishes.”

Celestia smiled, “Get what you want, I’m hungrier just looking at these descriptions, I can’t wait to try it! We might just end up coming back here more often, we never do get to eat anywhere outside our palace.”