The mares of Ponyville typically never saw Rainbow Dash fly into the spa, but today was a special day. The girls were going out to party! It was their six month tradition. To go out and just cut loose, and it was Rarity’s turn to treat the girls. Starting with makeovers, after promising to give Rainbow the most basic of looks naturally.

“Hey girls. Am I late?” Rainbow asked.

“Actually Miss Dash, you are early.” Lotus answered with a smile “Unusual, but not unvelcome. You are here for ze reservation left by Miss Rarity yes?”

“That’s right.” Rainbow said with a nervous smile. “Should I wait for the girls?”

“Actually, Miss Dash, ve ver vondering if you vould come vith us. It vould be best if ve could get your messy mane out of ze vay, don’t you sink?”

“Yeah that’s true… would it be cool if I soak in the tub afterwards?”

“But of course. It vould be fine.”

And of course, Rainbow was subjected to the horrors of a thorough shampooing, mane massage, and brushing. By the end of the treatment, her mane had been done up in a prench braid. By the time the Remaining ponies had arrived, the noticed Rainbow’s braided mane, each lock a different color slowly merging with the next sequential color of her mane.

“Oh dear… Darling? Your… here early?” Rarity asked dumbfounded.

“Yeah. Got done with work early, and got bored. I had nothing better to do so yup.” She answered nonchalantly, sinking a little deeper into the tub, and started to nap.
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“Rainbow. Time to wake up.” A voice rang in her ears. Opening an eye, she saw familiar lavender orbs staring at her with a gentle smile.

“Oh man Twi. If you were gay or at least bi I’d totally kiss you breathless.” Rainbow said with a sultry smile.

“Well… if your lucky and I get drunk enough, you might be my first. Even though I don’t swing that way.” Twilight smirked. “But I doubt it.”

“Yeah… besides I can’t take advantage of a light weight.”

“Did Twi just flirt with Rainbow?” Applejack asked.

“I think she did.” Replied a nervous Fluttershy.

“So, where too Rares?” Rainbow asked ignoring the gawking looks.

“A new club is opening tonight, and thanks to my connections with the owner, we have VIP passes.” She explained happily. At that moment, Pinkie shuddered.

“Pinkie sense?” Twi asked cautiously.

“What is it today Pinks?” AJ added.

“I don’t know. I’ve felt doozies before but not like that. However, the twisting in my tummy I know for sure means bad… but that doesn’t mean we should brood over this. Let just go have fun.” Pinkie explained with an unsure, and almost forced smile. Almost.

“She’s right. No sense fighting it.” Twilight sighed.

“Indeed darlings. Let’s have fun before work calls us next week.”
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“Alright. 6 VIPs… come on in.” The burly bounce smiled as he removed the velvet rope. The six mares then proceeded to enter.

“YO! PRINCESS TWILIGHT AND THE CREW IN THE HOUSE!” boomed a loud and familiar voice, of all places, right next to them. To their left, stood the DJ and club owner, Vinyl Scratch. “And look at that! My favorite party planner! How’s it hangin pinks?”

“You know how it goes. Enjoyin the club?” Pinkie asked in response.

“Lovin it! Hey, listen, you six get one of the VIP booths. Don’t argue princess.” Vinyl smiled, pointing at Twilight. “All food and drink is on the house, and any other night you girls show up is half off. These badges will tell the bouncers out front you are always allowed in.” Vinyl then proceeded to pass out six small badge like items. Small enough to fit in a pony’s wallet.

Almost immediately, the group found their booth, and in no time at all, food and drinks were served, jokes and rumors were told, and before long, Rainbow, AJ, and Pinkie felt the need to go play some more.

“So, what do ya think Thunderlane? Wanna go ‘train’ with a real flyer?” Rainbow asked.

“No thanks Rainbow. I got my eyes on another mare. You’re not really my type anyway.” He droned, sipping on his mojito.

“Psh. Suit yourself Thunderlame.” She said walking away swatting her own rump.

“Howdy Rainbow. Any luck?” Applejack asked playfully.

“Nah. Not yet. Any suggestions?” the athlete winked.

“Well, Ah can’t recommend Caramel.” concluded the farmer.

“Why? He gay too?”

“Nah. He’s straight. He’s just a lousy lay.”

“Damn… you ever think about tryin out mares?” slurred the drunk Pegasus.

Shrugging Applejack concluded “Sure. Ah’m drunk and we’re both probably gonna be hungover as possums tomorrow, so why not?”

Elsewhere, talks about current world events began.

“Twilight, I can’t believe I’m going to ask, but… can you help sign me up for a firearm?” The dressmaker sighed, causing the young alicorn to sputter and cough into her champagne.

"Would you like to run that by me again?" Twilight asked once she recovered.

"Darling, I'd like some help to sign up for a firearm. Just a little .380, nothing major dear." Rarity repeated.

"Why?" the princess asked bluntly.

"I'm trying to take Applejack's advice and 'be prepared' as it were."

"Oh... she spoke about what's happening in Marelin." Twilight sighed. "Thing's over there are getting pretty nasty..."

Fluttershy set down her wine, and asked "What exactly is happening? I h-haven't been paying attention."

Twilight sighed. "A regime change that's getting increasingly aggressive. That much is common knowledge. If you two Pinkie Promise not to tell a soul, I may tell you more..." she said winking.

"Cross our hearts and hope to fly stick a cupcake in our eyes." they recited.

"There are rumors going around, and I mean just rumors, that the Coalition is plotting to start a war. Nopony knows why, Nopony knows who will be first. Rumors are also going around that, any pony who believe in Celestia and Luna... well... " The Princess explained quietly.

"Ya'll talkin about Marelin?" Applejack asked in a slightly drunken haze. "Ah think ya'll should get ready. It's about to get real ugly."

"Why are we talkin politics at the table guys? I thought we were supposed to be partying." came the scratchy voice of Rainbow Dash. "I mean, with all the crap we've been through, I say we deserve a night to say 'Buck it all!' and drink. Or smoke if Fluttershy's got some good stuff on her." she laughed.

Fluttershy instantly shrank back, hiding behind her mane.

"Sorry Flutters, ya know I'm just teasing." Rainbow chuckled. The alcohol in Fluttershy's system however, had taken control of her mind. just as she opened her mouth however, Twilight spoke up.

"Ya know, I've been wanting to try marijuana." The princess smiled. the other five mares stared at her as if she was a completely different pony. "What?"

"Twilight... why on earth would YOU of all ponies, like to try pot?" Rarity asked first. "And I'm sure I can speak for the rest of us here when I ask that."

"You girls try dealing with a stack of paperwork a hoof and a half thick. Or with the local rich ponies, and even Celestia forbid, Blueblood." she said causing some of the girls to shudder. Rainbow included. "Add in the newest political developments in Germaneigh, I'm at my wits end. The wine doesn't cut it, and neither does 'self service', if you get my drift. I'm looking for something... different."

The girls were gobsmacked. Twilight? Tired of work? Was this really the same mare that had come into Ponyville several years ago, not caring about friendship, turned bff, turned Princess of Equestria? Now here she sat, a fresh glass of champagne, wanting to try pot? Who was this mare?!

"Okay changeling. Give her up." Rainbow said blandly.

"Speaking of, there's a few around here in Ponyville. They've defected from Chrysalis and have chosen to align themselves to us. There's three of them in my castle as staff as we speak." Twilight smiled. "They're actually quite nice." she concluded. Her friends hardly looked convinced. "I'm serious."

Dash couldn't help but blush. Her last drunken fling was with a changeling, and if she were to tell the truth, it was her best yet. He certainly changed her opinion on changlings. Just the memory of what he did was enough to cause a twitch in her loins.

"I believe you Twi. Chanelings are cool. You got any guys or they all girls?" Dash asked.

"Well... one of them is male. Clear Glass is his name if I recall correctly." Twilight smiled. "He certainly seemed to praise you quite a bit. I bet you two had lots of fun." she winked.

"Princess Twilight?" an off duty guard asked.

"Yes?"

"Urgent message from Celestia" he said, holding a scroll in his wing tips.

"Thank you sir. Dismissed." she said as she levitated and opened the scroll. quickly reading it, her eyes went wide.

"Whats up Twi?" Applejack asked.

"Germaneigh has just declared war on Prance... Coltland... and Equestria... We're far enough away from the front so I don't think we have much to worry about..." The moment those words left Twilight's mouth, everything in the rave went dark. The power had gone out. The only light sources, turned out to be unicorn horns and glow sticks.

"Guess this ends the night... Girls wanna sleep at my place?" Twilight offered kindly, receiving nods from the other five mares.

"I just hope the girls haven't given Spike to rough of a time." Rarity said.

"Same here."

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At Twilight's home and castle, the girls all yawned, and went to their respective beds. all except for Rainbow, and Applejack.

"Hey, Twi? Where's Clear Glass at?" Rainbow asked plainly.

"You want to sleep with my cook huh?" Twilight teased. "He's probably in his room. I can call him for you if you like?"

"No need my Princess. I'm right here. I was just going to bed in fact." The changeling said in a raspy voice. "It is a pleasure to see you again Rainbow Dash."

"You too..." She blushed. "You, uh... wanna... fool around again?"

"I see your friend there is suspicious of me. You must be Applejack. I can assure you, I mean no harm to you or your friends." he stated.

"We'll see." Applejack said. "Ah'm also am a bit curious at how well ya'll can rut two mares. Given how highly Rainbow praised ya last week."

With a smile, Twilight said "Well, I'm off to bed. You three have fun. And please don't break him. He's one of my best staff." she teased with a yawn. "Night girls. Night Clear."

"Good night my Princess." he bowed.

"Night Twi." Rainbow and AJ said.

"Now, Shall we make for a more 'private' room?" Clear asked, escorting the two mares to a different part of the castle.

"Can Ah ask ya somethin' Clear?" Applejack asked.

"Of course."

"How well does Twi treat ya?" concern evident in her tone.

"You are suspicious of me, yet you care for my well being? I am confused." Clear Glass couldn't help but stop to look Applejack in the eye.

"Look, Ah'm suspicious cuz Ah don't want mah friends to be hurt." Applejack confirmed. "But Ah also don't believe in slavery or servitude."

"Ah. The Princess treats me exquisitely. I feel her love radiate off her like a wildfire. Though she has not given love to me the same way miss Rainbow Dash here has, but I am certainly not complaining. I enjoy her company and I also enjoy helping her learn of our culture." he explained. "Now, how would you lovely mares like my form? Is there a pony you wish to live a fantasy with?"

"I say you be you Clear Glass." Rainbow finally said. "It's better for me at least." she added to Applejack.

"Ah agree. Mah question is, how do you like your love?" AJ teased.

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Elsewhere, Weapons fire resounded throughout the mountains, as whole towns burned, and ponies were slaughtered. above each burned town hall, flew a red and white flag. A half Swastika embroidered in the center. Ponies in uniform, marched en masse towards their objective. With electricity and backup magic generators knocked out, the sleepy town of Ponyville was just a few hours march.

Author's Note

Okay, not an HiE this run. I figure that one was just too much hassle. I certainly hope this one works much better.