A Night at the Gala

I never quite knew what happened that night, and I'm sure I never. It all started with Grand Galloping Gala. I was there because what better way is there to me a nice young mare. My friend Shadow Wing and I arrived at the height of Gala. Some ponies were dancing while others were conversing with one another. We headed for the punch bowl, and I poured us a couple of glasses.

"May this night be the best we ever have," I toasted.

"Yeah, and maybe you'll find yourself a special somepony." Shadow continued, and our glasses hit with that clink that only fancy glasses have.

The night wore on and not much was happening, so I decide -it being my first time in Canterlot Castle- to go check out the garden. That was where I met... her. She was the most beautiful mare that I had ever seen in my entire life. I know it's a cliche thing to say but that's why it's there, because sometimes it's the only thing we can say. Well back on track... She was the most beautiful mare I had ever seen, and she had just said hi to stallion like me. I stood there absolutely speechless not know what to say.

"Hello..." She said still with no reply, "Hello, are you okay?"

"Uh, yeah sorry... it's just that I'm not used to being talked to by such a, beautiful mare." I some how managed to stammer out.

"Oh, so you think that I'm beautiful." She stated.

"No... that's not what I was try to say-"

"So, I'm not beautiful then. Is that what you're trying to say?" She asked me.

"No, no that's not what I meant either, it's just that... um, Is it to late to start over?" I asking not know what else to say.

"Yeah, sure I thing. Hi I'm Moonlight Vision"

"Moonlight... that's a beautiful name"

"And you are?" She asked

"Oh yeah, that's right. Uh, hi Moonlight my name is Onyxflare." I said embarrassed that I been so stupid.

"Well Onyxflare, you should know that I like you name too." She said

"Y- you, do?" I stuttered feeling my cheeks turning a deeper shade of red than they already were.

"So Onyx..." She started

"So what?" I asked not knowing where she was leading this.

"So Onyx, are you going to ask me to dance?"

"Uh yeah... would like to to dance?"

"I would love to."

"Great" I said and I courted her inside, but as left we garden I could help but feel that something was off.