Chapter 1 The Dinner
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Celestia smiled at the seven ponies laughing and enjoying themselves at the table. Yes, yes, they are bonding just like they should. This Starlight Glimmer is a very interesting and powerful pony indeed. 'So, princess Celestia, how are you doing?' The familiar voice of Twilight asked her. 'Oh, I'm fine, thank you for asking, Twilight. How are things going for Starlight? Is she learning?' 'Ah, yes. she's progressing a lot. And
Sunset Shimmer is helping me. Isn't that right, Sunset? Sunset?' Twilight asked, looking at the pony who was absentmindedly playing with the utensils. 'Sunset, are you tired?' Twilight asked, worry evident for her best friend. Sunset looked as if she just woke up from a dream. 'Huh? W-what? N-no! I'm fine! It's nothing, Twilight. Stop fussing. Sheesh.' Sunset said, but she didn't look fine. Celestia wondered what was bothering her. But she decided to leave it be. She turned her attention to Starlight. 'So, Starlight, what do you think of Twilight's friends?' Celestia inquired. 'Oh. Um, yeah, they're a really nice bunch of ponies and they help me whenever I need any help. Like, Twilight helps me with magic. Rarity always has the best of dresses. Thanks to Fluttershy, I have grown much more closer to nature. Applejack helped me realize what life is like at the farm. Rainbow always helps me practice my flying with magic. Since I use my horn, it's a little different to actual mail. All in all, they are definitely what Twilight described them to be and much more. I'm so thankful for such a special bunch.' Celestia felt more than satisfied at Starlight's positive reply. They stood up as the clock struck nine. 'Well, Princess Celestia, we have to go, since it's getting late. I hope the others enjoyed dinner with you as much as I did. Thank you so,so, much, Bye!' Twilight said, ushering her friends towards the door. She sighed and smiled to herself. That mare. Always in such a hurry. I wonder what was wrong with Sunset Shimmer. She looked awfully sick. But no matter. I have duties to take crae of. And with that, she hurried off to do her work. Little did she know, somepony, or more like something was watching her, huddled in the bushes. Somehow, it had gotten in past the guards. Snickering to itself, it though of the first thing it would do, once it would do once it claimed victory. 'Oh, the first thing I will do, of course, is to, ah, *eleminate** you and your sister.Ah, yes. It will be fun. Oh so great fun. Just like you and your sister used, childhood friend. Be prepared, Celestia. You won't know what hit you. You won't know.*
