Author's Note

Sorry for not releasing any chapters for a few days. I'm trying to start up a new story as well as keep this one going. Because I'm busy making another story, there will be a few changes in how updates will work:

1.) New chapters will not happen everyday like usual because I have stuff to write for the other story
2.) It is possible that I may be juggling three stories instead of two because I have one on hold right now and I may start that one back up so that means even fewer chapters

None of this means that I won't be writing anything for this story or stopping it. It just means there won't be as many updates. Consider yourselves lucky. Most people only update stories after two weeks. I update everyday(well, used to). So think about that and feel glad!

Clean Shaven Faces and Pizza

Just as he thought, Gilda was to give him a hard time that day. Or rather...the whole week. She constantly harassed Caesar about his bold action of stepping in to prevent anything from happening to Fluttershy and Rainbow. All week she poked and shoved him. Punched and cursed at him. It was when the bell rang for school to let out that he was free from her. But even then, he had hurry up, hop on his motorbike, and zip off before she decided to pummel him with her books.

Caesar burst through the backdoor of Benito's and sighed with relief. He was exhausted from the workout he had, running from Gilda almost all day. Lazily, he dropped his backpack on the chair in his father's small office and changed into his uniform. The delightful smell of baking pizzas wafted through the air and greeted his nose pleasantly. Caesar smiled. He felt at home. He could forget all his worries here and surround himself with the wonders of food.

Casually, Caesar went toward the front and placed himself at a cash register. Standing at another register was Casper. The hippie grinned at him and chuckled upon seeing the cut on his chin.

"I see you've had a shaving mishap," he said.

Caesar nodded and rubbed his smooth chin.

"Yeah...I wasn't really paying attention to what I was doing."

"Hey, Caesar," a voice said.

The two boys turned their heads to see Cherry Blossom holding a bottle of cleaning solution and a rag. She set them down on the counter and glanced at the door. The lunch rush had just died down not too long before. Cherry's eyebrow rose when she saw Caesar's clean shaven chin. She reached out and poked him in the face, grinning.

"Aw, look at you! Looking all young and stuff without that stubble! I was starting to wonder if you were going to let it grow in."

"Nah. My mother wouldn't allow that to happen. She thinks that all guys with beards are homeless."

Cherry glanced at Casper from the side of her eye and frowned. The boy had a fuzzy beard that desperately needed to be cut. It was a little unsettling seeing this boy having a frizzy beard when he worked for a pizza place.

"She's telling the truth..."

Casper glared at her. Cherry ignored him and pinched Caesar's face. The orange-haired boy blushed as she started cooing.

"Awwwww! Wook at wittle baby Caesar wit his chubby wittle face! So cuuuute! No more beards for you or you'll end up being a homeless beggar wike Casper!"

Caesar thought about swatting her hands away, but Cherry had some quick reflexes and they weren't at all pleasant to those who got hit. So he let her pinch his cheeks while complaining.

"And you have a cute button nose! So vewy red! Awwwwww!" Cherry cooed.

"I think she likes you," said Riff Raff as he walked around the counter with four boxes of pizza.

"Of course I do! He's the most adorable 16 year old boy I've ever seen!" Cherry told him matter-of-factly.

The older guy laughed and glanced at Casper, who looked a little...jealous, maybe...

"Well, is it ok if your adorable 16 year old boy gets on his motorbike and deliver this pizza?"

Cherry stopped pinching Caesar's face and he took the boxes. Caesar looked at the address and frowned.

52341 Rocky Rd.
Pointeville, EQ 10298

"Pointeville? That's the city between Cloudsdale and Canterlot, right?"

"Yeah. It's a bit of a drive so get to it," Riff said.

He patted him on his back and Caesar walked out with the pizzas. Looking at the address one more time he shrugged. A Pointeville resident wanting pizza from Cloudsdale? It wasn't uncommon but a little out of the ordinary. Caesar started his bike and pulled out of the back parking lot. He went onto the street and began his drive to the next city over.

If only he knew what was in store for him.

***

It had been a long week for the Main 6 and Sunset Shimmer. Hype about the game had finally come to an end and school resumed its normal routine. All that week teachers bombarded the students with work. Thanksgiving Break was coming around and the semester was coming to an end. And what better way to celebrate the upcoming holiday and time of relaxation than throwing a party?

Pinkie Pie bounced up and down as she hummed and made her way to her house. Behind her came the sharp breathing of her friends, who were running to keep up with her.

"Pinkie Pie! Slow down!" Applejack yelled. "You know Rainbow can't catch up that fast."

Applejack helped Rainbow Dash move along as the girl's crutch swung forward to lift and carry her. Twilight scrambled forward so's not to be far behind. Sunset Shimmer was jogging with ease and glanced back at Rarity and Fluttershy, who were far behind.

"Hey, come on! Catch up, you turtles!"

Fluttershy was keeping an even pace with the fashion diva. She looked at her friends and smiled sheepishly.

"Sorry, girls. Rarity just doesn't have the stamina...so I decided to stay back here with her so she isn't left behind."

The others stopped to let them catch up. It was true that Rarity wasn't that great at sports. She couldn't run a mile without feeling tired the first five minutes. Her grade in gym wasn't the best because of her fitness. Rarity had a frown on her face when they caught up.

"Honestly, you girls need to not be so ready to shoot off like rockets!" Rarity complained.

She bent over and gasped for air and wiped some sweat off her brow. Seeing the two, one could tell how fit they were. Beside the gasping diva stood Fluttershy, who didn't seem to have broken a sweat at all. She was panting slightly but that was it. Rainbow Dash couldn't help but roll her eyes at Rarity.

"Seriously. I have a messed up ankle and can move faster than you!"

"True," Applejack, Sunset, and Twilight added without thinking about it.

Rarity stood up straight and pouted.

"Excuse me! I'm so sorry to not be as active as you four!"

She pointed at Pinkie Pie, Sunset Shimmer, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack. Fluttershy scratched her head and cleared her throat.

"You do need to get out more..."

"Quiet, Fluttershy," Rarity whispered.

Pinkie Pie shrugged and they started walking. All their sleeping bags and clothes were already there at the house. Last weekend, they had left them there having already planned for this sleepover. While they walked, the frizzy-haired girl chatted excitedly about everything they were going to do. All of them listened at first but eventually zoned out and thought of other things. When you have a chatty friend like Pinkie Pie, it's best you ignore them sometimes to avoid getting a headache.

It wasn't long before they arrived at Pinkie's house. They clambered up the front steps and walked in. And were greeted by a mass of festive decorations. Chips, soda, candies, and nachos were all laid out on the coffee table in the living room. Streamers and balloons were everywhere. Paper turkeys and pilgrim decorations had found their way almost anywhere you looked. A radio sat in the corner of the room with a pile of CDs laying all around it. And suspended from the ceiling was a large disco ball.

The girls all admired Pinkie's efforts and complimented her on it. Pinkie was very pleased to hear all their praise. But Rainbow Dash had one complaint.

"Hey...where's the pizza? You can't have a party without pizza!"

Pinkie Pie whipped out her phone in a blink of an eye. She dialed a number and waited for someone to pick up.

"Yes, can I have a pepperoni, cheese, pineapple, and veggie pizza to go? Ok...Great! The address is 52341 Rocky Rd. Pointeville, EQ 10298. Thanks!"

She ended the call and smiled.

"Now..."

She turned the radio on and let the music blast.

"LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!!!"