Chapter Four:
The not so surprise party

Pinkie was so excited, her pinkie sense had told her there was going to be a arrival in Ponyville, so she immediately set to getting one of her famous surprise parties ready earlier that day and of course invited every single pony in the town.

"Shh, you'll give us away silly!" Said the pink mare....To me.....Oops sorry.

"Pinkie, who are you talking to?" Asked Rainbow Dash from her hiding spot. "Nopony Dashie." Replied the party pony.

"They're almost here, get ready everypony!" Pinkie said as she peeked out of the curtains by the window before rushing back to her hiding spot.

Slowly the door opened. "Hello? Anyone home?" Called out a voice.

Suddenly the lights flicked on, revealing a room full of ponies. "SURPRISE!" They all shouted together with their eyes closed, but when they opened them, they all noticed a few small details that seemed a bit off.

"Pinkie? I thought you said we were welcoming a new pony to the town.... So why is there a bird?" Asked a certain purple unicorn.

"Huh? Where'd he go? I saw him coming this way." Pinkie said puzzled.

"Good question, but who are we looking for?" Asked a voice from the back of the group, causing every pony to turn their heads and look in its direction.

Standing there next to the snack table, with a cupcake in its hand as it took a bite from it, was a tall, bipedal being, wearing black clothes with an orange overcoat, just smiling back at them.

"Hi there!" It suddenly said. Pinkie of course was the first to respond as she bounced over to him. "Hi! I'm Pinkie Pie, but all my friends just call me Pinkie! Ooh, do you like those cupcakes? I made them myself for this surprise party for you! But you were supposed to come through the front door so we could surprise you! How did you get behind us all? Do you know magic? Can you teleport? *GASP* Are you a unicorn in disguise?" After that final question, Pinkie was wrapped in a purple aura as she floated back to the group. "WEEEE!" She exclaimed as she was levitated backwards.

Jing just stood there with an amused smile on his face as he watched her. "Bit of an energetic one I see." He said as every....Being in the room regained their composure. "Yes, she can be a little much at times." Replied the purple unicorn who had levitated Pinkie away.

"Jing? What are ya doing all the way back there?" The black bird at the door said as it flew over and landed on his shoulder.

"Just sampling some of the fine food Kir, try some, it's really good." Jing answered his companion. "Eh, if you insist." Said the bird.

"Wait, Did that bird just talk?" Asked Rainbow Dash, much like her number one fan had earlier that day.

"No Jing's just a really good ventriloquist." The bird said sarcastically as it swallowed one of the cupcakes whole. "Mmm, you were right kid, these are really good." He then exclaimed.

"Pinkie dear, is that the pony you were hosting this party for?" Asked Rarity. "Yuppers!" Pinkie answered her friend. "Now what are you all standing around for? The guest of honor's here, so let's get this party started!" Cheered the little ball of energy, to which the music started and ponies slowly began mingling together. "Well, if you insist Pinkie darling, but i must say, he does seem like a bit of a rogue." Rarity stated as she studied him. Nevertheless, she too joined in the party as ponies had fun and one by one introduced themselves to the new arrivals.

"Umm.... Excuse me....Sir?...." Came a tiny voice from behind Jing as he spoke to one of the guests.

"Hmm? Yes?" He asked as he turned around and looked down at a yellow Pegasus mare with pink hair.

"Eep!..... Umm.... uh" She exclaimed as she slowly started to back away. Jing saw that she was afraid so he squatted down to bring himself level with her face and gave her the most sincere and comforting smile he could.

"It's alright, I won't hurt you my dear, I promise." He said in a reassuring and comforting voice. "Oh... Well... I was wondering...Where did you get your bird... He's quite extraordinary.....Oh umm....If you don't mind me asking?..." Fluttershy said nervously.

"Oh, Kir? Well that's a bit of a long story, but he's not my bird. We're partners." Jing answered her.

Slowly Fluttershy started to calm down and speak with a little more volume. "Oh?...Well I suppose he is very intelligent... So he wouldn't like being someponies pet." Said the animal loving Pegasus.

Kir then flew over and landed on Jing's shoulder. "Hey Jing, who's the cutie?" He asked. "O-oh... My....." Fluttershy stammered from the compliment. "M-my name's F-Fluttershy..." She said quietly. "I'm sorry my sweet, I didn't quite catch that, would you mind repeating it?" Kir asked her, laying on his 'charm'. "I-it's F-Fluttershy..." she said even quieter as her face started to turn red and she hid it behind her mane.

Sighing, Jing decided to step in. "Give it a rest Kir, she's really timid and i suspect your compliments are making her nervous." He said to his companion.

"Aww c'mon Jing.." The bird started, but a look from Jing made him give up. "Ah fine, oh well, maybe next time." He said, a little downtrodden.

"Now, how about we try again, alright? But don't worry, take your time if you're feeling nervous." Jing said as he put his hand on Fluttershy's shoulder and spoke in a soft tone.

Peeking out from her mane, Fluttershy took a deep breath and composed herself before speaking. "U-umm... My name is.... F-Fluttershy..." She finally said.

"There, that wasn't so hard was it now miss Fluttershy?" Jing said as he gave her a big smile, to which Fluttershy responded with a small one of her own. 'He's so kind...' Fluttershy thought to herself as she looked at him.

Meanwhile on top of a building, overlooking Sugar Cube Corner, a fox with fur as white as snow watches the building with it's blue eyes, paying rapt attention to the party's proceedings.

"So.. That boy has finally arrived." It said to itself in a smooth female voice. "No matter, soon you and your little bird shall fall before my new master.... I'll be seeing you soon... Bandit King." She said before jumping off the roof and out of sight.

Author's Note

Chapter four everyone, thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed.
Music is Retro Funky by Persephone
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