The air was warm, the sun was shining, and everypony in Ponyville was having a glorious day.

The town square was bustling and crowded and busy ponies filled the streets. All the pony folk seemed to have somewhere specific to be. All except puzzle shield, her place was in the sky. She tore freely through the air, speeding one way and the next, buzzing the tree tops and racing the wind. The blue autistic alicorn swooped over a schoolyard, much to the delight of the children, then climbed several hundred feet and dove, streaking downward as fast as she could. Seconds before hitting the ground, her wings flew open and she pulled up back into the clear blue. Puzzle shield felt alive.

Suddenly, puzzle shield remembered that she had somewhere to be; she was supposed to meet with Pinkie Pie in five minutes. Puzzle shield had gotten so caught up in her exercises that she'd nearly forgotten that Pinkie had asked to meet her at Sugercube Corner at three. Pinkie hadn't said why or what they'd be doing, but puzzle shield knew that with Pinkie, it could be anything. Puzzle shield wasn't sure if she really wanted to go, though. She was so engaged with her stunts that she thought about blowing Pinkie off to continue flying. But, puzzle shield's conscience got the better of her. She knew that it would hurt Pinkie's feelings; after all, Pinkie had said it was going to be something special just for the two of them. Puzzle shield considered it and thought "why not?" What did she have to lose? Heck, it might be more pranking. Pinkie might have found a bunch more fun stuff to pull on folks, and they'd had so much fun the last time. Puzzle shield kicked into overdrive to make up for lost time, and sped to her appointment.
When puzzle shield walked into the store, she was immediately greeted by her host, who was bouncing in excitement. "Yay, you're here! I've been waiting aaall day," said the jumping pony.

"Sorry if I'm a little late, Pinkie. I was doing my afternoon Jedi training, exercises and lost track of time," puzzle shield apologized.

Pinkie giggled and responded in a gleefully reassuring tone, "Oh that's ok, you're here now. What's a few more minutes? I've been sooo excited thinking about all fun stuff we're gonna do, I haven't stopped bouncing since I woke up. I mean, I almost forgot to breathe I've been so happy."
puzzle shield gave a slightly uncomfortable laugh. She had always appreciated Pinkie Pie's friendly, outgoing way of life, but Pinkie's overabundant enthusiasm almost creeped her out. puzzle shield maintained a polite expression, however. If Pinkie was this worked up, whatever she had planned must be good.

"So, you ready to get started, puzzle shield? I've got everything all ready," the pink pony said.

puzzle shield psyched herself up. "You betcha, Pinkie. So what do ya got planed? We gonna prank somebody? I got a couple of good ones I've been thinking about. Or maybe you've got some stunts you think I should try? Or perhaps…"

"MAKING CUPCAKES!" Pinkie happily announced.

"excuse me? Baking?" puzzle shield was disappointed. "Pinkie, you know I'm not good at baking. Remember last time?"

"Oh that's not a problem at all. I only need your help making them. I'll be doing most of the work," Pinkie explained.

puzzle shield thought for about it for a second. "Well, alright, I guess that's ok. What exactly do you need me to do?"

"That's the spirit. Here you go." Pinkie handed puzzle shield a cupcake.

puzzle shield was puzzled "I thought I was helping you bake."

"You will be. I made this one just for you before you got here."

"So, is this like taste testing or something?"

"Sorta," Pinkie said.

Puzzle shield shrugged as she ignited her horn and popped the pastry in her mouth. She chewed a bit and swallowed. Not bad.

"Ok, now what?" puzzle shield asked.

"Now," Pinkie informed her, "You take a nap."

Puzzled, puzzle shield opened her mouth but felt instantly lightheaded. A wave of dizziness washed over her, the world spun, and seconds later she collapsed to the floor.

Author's Note

Ok, from what I heard about a minute or two ago I noticed that "cupcakes" is one of the most popular stories of all time .

I hope there's more I like to add after the finale.