It was about a month after I got my cutie mark that I got a word about The Grand Galloping Gala. Celestia told me that it would take place the following month in our castle, like how it's always been. The shocking part to me was that she said to go to the Gala naked! This may not seem like a big deal, I'm naked all the time like most ponies (even as I'm writing this and you probably are while reading this). The problem with that was that I always went to the Gala in a fancy dress Mom and Dad had made by a famous dressmaker. I wanted to wear one in their honor, but Celestia insisted that I go naked to show off my cutie mark. Not wanting to remind her of our parents, I didn't put up much of a fight.

Celestia and Starswirl planned the entire event, insisting that I "don't worry about it" since it was being held for me and my accomplishment. Naturally I got worried. I don't even remember why, maybe just the phrase "don't worry about it" automatically told my brain that something horrible is going to happen. That's what happened in all the stories I read.

Luckily, nothing bad happened. The worst thing that happened was that Celestia and Starswirl argued for a few minutes over whether or not to invite Queen Symfore. That was also the same time I found out that we weren't having an open celebration like the Galas that came before. Everyone that came had to be invited. I wasn't all that surprised, need I remind you what happened at the last open Gala. I was more shocked that they were considering not inviting the queen of The Chrystal Empire.

Over that month I didn't do a single thing. Thank Celestia for that, going to The Grand Galloping Gala was boring enough, just imagine planning one. The idea still haunts my nightmares. Maybe with the exception of saying "yes" or "pink" whenever either of them asked me of my opinions of certain decorations, I just read my books and wrote in my diary. Mainly writing though. As much as I loved writing, I wasn't a big fan of reading.

About a month later, the Gala finally came, this time, being slightly less boring! At least it was kind of exciting seeing who came, though I didn't know many there. I recognized Portrait Finish, my dressmaker, and that was kind of it. I also noticed a strange creature with antlers, a pony's head, a dragon tail, a claw, and other parts I have no idea what to make of. Celestia said that his name is Discord and he is a draconequus. As the first of his species to come to Equestria since our parents were young, he was invited.

We were very keen to talk to him as soon as all the guests stopped coming up to us just to shake our hoof and say things like, "I'm sorry for your loss" and "Congratulations!" Honestly, they got annoying after the first hundred times we heard it! But suddenly, something caught my eye, or, should I say someone.

At the corner of my eye I could see Queen Symfore, I recognized her from the pictures I've seen of her in newspapers. But she wasn't what got my attention. That honor goes to the filly, about my age at the time, hiding in Symfore's tail. I didn't need Celestia to tell me that she was Symfore's daughter, Princess Chrysalis. As much as I've heard of her, I've never seen her before. I later found out that was because she's camera shy.

Since she's a princess, I just assumed that she was pretty, but I don't think I was ready for this. Chrysalis was beautiful, absolutely gorgeous! Not even the changeling part of her, which she got from her father, could make her ugly. Actually, I think it might have even made her look better, having her stand out even more than she already did. Princess Chrysalis is, to date, the best looking mare I've ever seen in my entire life!

I think Celestia could tell what I was thinking (maybe I was drooling, I don't know) because she suddenly told me, "Go talk to her!"

I quickly replied, "But I have to stay here and talk to everypony in this never-ending line of congratulations."

Like on cue, I heard the next pony in line say, "Congratulations on getting your cutie mark, Princess Luna!"

Celestia then said, "Starswirl can take your place."

Out of nowhere, Starswirl turned to look at us to say, "What?" At least, that's what I think he said, his mouth was so full of cake, it was hard to tell.

I replied back, "But I want to talk to that dragon-equest."

"Draconequus, and Starswirl can take my place as well while I talk with him. I'll give you all the details."

Again, Starswirl said, "What," while he is trying to inhale the chocolate cake.

I said, "But what do I say to her!? It's not like a mare like her would even consider a mare like me. What if her barn door doesn't even swing that way?"

"Just go talk to her, the worst that can happen is that she says no. Plus, who can say no to the princess of the night?"

"You have a lot more experience with this kind of stuff than I do."

"Actually, I don't have as much as you may think. I've only had one coltfriend and we barely even held hooves." I gave her a look of both worry and disappointment as she added, "Just try being friends for a while, what's the worst that can happen!?"

"She says no?" I sigh as Celestia nods her head.

I was about to speak when the next pony in line says, "I'm so, deeply sorry for your loss."

He goes into his life story or something as Celestia whispers to me, "Do you seriously want to talk to every single pony in this line?"

I shake my head and said, "Okay, I'll try." I walked away as, I'm sure, to pony speaking's confusion since he stopped talking.

Author's Note

Oh, I see how it is! When I actually ask for critiques, no one does! Well, screw you too!.. But seriously, keep reading & giving me critiques.

As you can probably tell in this chapter, I'm a big fan of Spider-Man & the idea of the hero having a personal connection with the villain. So, all the villains in the show that date back farther than a thousand years will get their time in the spotlight & will play a big role in the plot. The only exception will have to be Tirek, though he's pretty bad ass, I don't exactly know what to do with him. I might give him a chapter that won't play a huge part, but that's a big might.

Yes, I do ship Luna & Chrysalis! Is that even a thing? Eh, it is now, Lunalis!

I don't think I mentioned this before in the author's notes, so here! All the chapter names will be named after a song I enjoy. The only exception will have to be the first chapter, which plays best as a prologue anyways.

Thank you all for reading, liking, following, & commenting on this story. If you didn't, what are you waiting for!? Do it!