Author's Note

First of all, I want to apologize to everyone that’s been waiting for this. I honestly struggled with this, as initially, I wanted to cover “filler” like Trixie, the whole Zecora thing, Pinkie going crazy, and so on but I struggled with finding a way to do it. So, I’ve decided I’ll write those and post them as (Side stories) in the Index and continue with the main story. I don’t know when I’ll have the (side stories) ready but I will write them. And if it seems I’ve forgotten don’t hesitate to remind me!

Also, I apologize for the shortness of the chapter. But to make up for it the next chapter will be the Gala proper and I may have a singing sequence in it if things go as planned.

17: Canterlot Cometh!

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“Today’s the day...” I thought as I relaxed.

Looking at the sky pegasus nestled into my side and napping I just rubbed her mane. Today was the day, the gala wouldn’t take place until later this evening so we all had a few hours to kill before we had to get ready.

[CPU] had ‘locked down’ my arousal so I don’t get an awkward boner in the middle of the gala, no matter how amusing it’d be honest. But we talked it out and came to an agreement that I really didn’t need nobles thinking I’m nothing more than a crass commoner despite the fact I honestly don’t give a good goddamn over their opinions. But like I said to [CPU] why invite unneeded trouble?

I mean… I live in Ponyville! Just going by the past couple of weeks I’ll be drawn into trouble whether I like it or not.

Though… I do hope I mitigated at least some of the chaos the girls will cause. Maybe. Eh, I’ll give it a 50/50… no 40/60 shot. I’m confident but not that confidant.

Hell for all I know I’m just making the chaos even worse… but I’ve got more important things to think on.

Such as what song I’m going to sing to Luna so Pinkie doesn’t get me. I don’t think I made a Pinkie Promise but… it just seems like a bad idea to ignore her advice.

Hmm… now, what would Luna appreciate? She’s already been listening to my vast collection of music in my dreams. Hmm, perhaps something to do with the night sky?

Oh… I have an idea.

“All that’s missing is a white glove.” I muttered as I straightened my suit.

It was lazy of me but I opted to stay in the hotel room Sunbutt was providing for us whereas Twilight decided to show the girls around. Twilight offered to show me around but I declined, both because I had no wish to deal with nobles but mainly because I didn’t want to get Rainbow riled over one thing or another.

But now? It’s showtime.

I’ve got a song I think Lulu will appreciate and… well here’s hoping things don’t go too wrong.

… Goddamnit, I just jinxed it didn’t I?