Twilight stepped out of her crystal castle with a saddlebag on, hoping to get some fresh air and meet up with her friends after binge reading her favorite books from Princess Celestia. It also gave her a chance to stretch her legs and wings. "Spike! I'm going out for a little bit! I'll be back later!" she yelled out to her surrogate little dragon brother.

"Okay, I'm gonna finish cleaning up here then!" he yelled back.

She closed the door behind her and began trotting down the road to the Carousel Boutique to see what Rarity was up to, and maybe get some of her favorite tea. On her way she saw the local party pony, Pinkie Pie, bouncing her way with her smile permanently plastered on her face. "Hello Pinkie Pie, you're looking quite cheerful today."

"Oh hey Twilight, I just found out that someone just moved into Ponyville! So I'm on my way to gather the supplies I need for his welcoming party! It's gonna be super-duper fuuuuun!" Pinkie Pie bounced around her purple friend.

"You... did ask him if he wanted a party first, right? Remember last time you didn't inform anypony about their own party?" Twilight asked with concern.

Pinkie Pie stopped bouncing and looked to Twilight, "Oh yeah. But it's too late to go back now. Last I saw him he was at Rarity's place, but he might not be there anymore."

Twilight put a hoof to her chin, "Hmm, maybe I can tell him about the party. What does he look like?"

Pinkie Pie seemed to cheer up a little and gave her friend an enormous hug, "Ooooooh, thank you Twilight. The last the way I saw he was wearing a black cloak with his hood up, so I didn't get a good look at his face or colors."

"He must be talking to Rarity right now then. I was just headed that way myself, so it won't be any trouble."

"Okie-doki-loki, I'll see ya later Twi." and with that the pink party pony bounced away, happy as ever.

Twilight smiled happily at her random friend as she began trotting again. 'Should be a fun party. I wonder what this new pony looks like under his cloak.'

About five minutes later Twilight was knocking on Rarity's door. The only thing that threw her off was that Rarity's little sister, Sweetie Belle, answered instead of her. "Well hello princess." she greeted with a bow, "What brings you to my sisters humble establishment?" such a polite little filly.

"Hello Sweetie Belle. I'm here to see Rarity. Is she in?"

"Oh yes." she opened the door a bit wider, "Please do come inside. I'll go and fetch my sister."

"Thank you Sweetie. I appreciate your kindness."

Sweetie Belle bowed once again, and went into one of the other rooms to find the white unicorn. It didn't take very long before said unicorn stepped into the room followed by a pony in a pitch black cloak that went down to hide his legs, and the hood over his head which blocked his eyes. "Twilight, darling. How are you? It's been some time." she said as she hugged her friend.

"Hi Rarity. I'm doing just fine." she looked to the hooded pony, "Did you just finish with a client?"

Rarity looked over her shoulder at the figure, who was moving past her to leave, "Now hold on just one moment, sir. But I told you that I need to take fresh measurements to make you that new cloak."

The hooded pony turned and gave her what seemed to be a scowl, "And I told you that the ones I gave you are already new and correct. I also told you that I refuse to remove my cloak in front of you. Now then, I have more important things to do than argue with some stubborn mare."

"Excuse me." Twilight had moved forward while he was speaking. "Hello, I'm Twilight Sparkle, and I'm here to deliver a message to you sir."

The cloaked pony turned to her with what should have been a look of surprise. "Okay then. But please be quick about it. I'm in a bit of a hurry as you can tell."

"Alright then. My good friend Pinkie Pie knows that you are new to town, and she wishes to know whether or not it is okay to throw you a welcoming party today."

He seemed to think about this for a moment. Then he spoke, "As long as it isn't inside of my home, then I do not see any problems."

She nodded, "Right then. I will pass along this information to my friend. Thank you for your time." Twilight then trotted back to Rarity who stood slack jawed. "Is something wrong Rarity?"

"It's just that he has been nothing but rude and refusing to me, and then you walk up and he seems less so."

Twilight turned and watched as the pony walked out the door of the boutique and disappeared from sight. Twilight simply shrugged at the elegant mare, "Well Rarity, as much I as don't want to cut this visit short, I have to go tell Pinkie the news about the party."

"I understand darling. I have to start on that stallions cloak anyway. *sigh* I just hope the measurements he gave me really are correct." the pristine mare said hesitantly.

"Alright then. Oh, but before I go, do you have any of my favorite tea bags?" Twilight asked, remembering why she came here to begin with.

"Of course, darling. Let me go get you some for later." Rarity said and started walking to her kitchen.

"Thank you." Twilight beamed gratefully.

"Okay then. So, he's okay with me throwing him a party, but it can't be in his house." Pinkie Pie repeated the information back to Twilight as they stood in front of the town hall.

"Yes, that is correct." confirmed the purple alicorn.

"Oh, but my lockpicking skill is almost 100. Guess I'll have to go find another dungeon with a locked chest."

Twilight was a bit confused with that statement, but just put it as Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie. "Ooookay then. Well good luck with that." she turned to leave Pinkie to her work.

"Whoooooooooaaaaaaa." Pinkie Pie shook violently, "Twilight! Twilight!! My Pinkie Sense it going off."

"What's wrong? Any indication of what's going to happen?"

"All I know is that it's, whoooooooaaaaa, happening later today, and it's gonna be one heck of a doozy. Hoohoohoohhooohhooo."

"Well, I just hope it doesn't get in the way of the party. That wouldn't be a good way to greet our new guest."

Pinkie Pie nodded, "Don't worry. I best be going now. I've got a party to set up, and it's gonna be awesome." with that she bounced away..... again.

Twilight stretched her wings, but as she was about to take off she saw the new resident of Ponyville standing at the top perch of the town hall. 'What is he doing up there? Better question: How did he get up there?' His coat was caught by the wind and Twilight had to squint to see the smallest glimpse of.... something. 'What in the....'

As she thought that, he leaned forward and fell.

"OHMIGOSH NO!"

Author's Note

Whoever can guess the references first gets a cookie.