The Commander and the Chancellor

Changes have happened since Neighsay and Tempest started dating. They went out on breaks and dates more often, and Grubber convinced Neighsay to stay with Tempest in her area so they can spend anytime.

One time, Neighsay went out to see Tempest. He saw her with two familiar looking mares and there was one more mare. She has a golden coat with lemon yellow hair. He went near Tempest and it was obvious that the three other mares saw him.

"Hey, Fizz, somepony wants to say hello." The blue mare pointed above her head. When Neighsay was caught, he froze for a moment. When Tempest turned her head around and saw Neighsay standing, smiling at her.

"Well, well, well, here comes the Neigh." Tempest chanted.

"Wait! Wait! Wait! The same Neigh we befriended years ago before you left?" the greenish mare said.

"Exactly."

The two mares started to stare at him very creepy. The stallion tried not to squee in front of them.

"Come, on you little-" Tempest pulled him beside her.

"Wasn't that one of your closest friends?" the yellow mare asked the two mares.

"Indeed. But mostly close to Fizzy." One of them answered. Tempest and Neighsay looked at each other smiling, knowing what to do next, except...

"By the way, what's your name?" Neighsay asked the yellow mare.

"Oh, Starry Night's my name." She shook hooves with Neighsay, quickly, making Neighsay's hoof wobble. "Aren't you the Head of the EEA?"

"Yes, he is." Tempest smiled at Neighsay. Tempest wanted to add. "And...he is also...my boyfriend."

The three other mares gasped in shock, and Neighsay just smiled.

"You guys started dating!? Since when!?" yelled Glitter Drops.

"Eh, it was 2 years ago when we met...again." Neighsay answered.

"And started dating weeks ago." Tempest winked at them.

"I knew it since the day your tails were intertwined! Ah, good old days." said Spring Rain.

"Looks like you didn't forget the time we got our tails intertwined...on purpose." Neighsay said.

"Mhm, now you can feel the love comin' through your ears." Glitter Drops added.

"It's been two years as of today since we met again. This was the pony I was talking about in that 2 years ago. Glad we reunited." Tempest smiled.

"To start with a wild reunion, why don't we start celebrating at the Grand Galloping Gala tonight? I'll treat ya." Starry Night said.

"You don't have to treat us, Starry. We are the masters and mistresses of our own lives." Neighsay blurted, which led to the mares giggling.

"So...see you guys in the gala?" Neighsay asked.

"It's a yes indeed." Starlit said. They all said goodbye and left.

When it was the night of the gala, the trio, Spring Rain, Glitter Drops, and Starlit were in their attire for the evening. Glitter Drops wore a purple gown with a decorative butterfly in the middle. Spring Drops wore an old rose, sleeveless dress, and it was a simple looking type of attire. Starry Night wore a teal gown with decorative stars along her back. They were waiting in one of the tables. They were waiting for the duo, or should they say 'couple'?

They spotted Neighsay walking towards them. He was wearing the same black tuxedo and red necktie he always wear in every gala. But he had no companion. Tempest wasn't in his side this time.

"Hey, Neighsay!...Where's Fizz?" Starry greeted.

"She is still getting ready. She reminded me she won't take long." Neighsay said.

"Well...we waited here for a quarter and you're the only one who came. You should fetch her. She is your loved one after all." Glitter Drops said. Neighsay followed her instructions and made his ways back to Tempest.

When he made it up to Tempest's room, he knocked on the door gently so he won't scare her. She heard the knock and decided to open the door. Neighsay thought he saw a female comrade, but it was Tempest, wearing a very dark desaturated pink dress, with a moderate red ribbon in her waist, soft yellow outlines, dark grayish blue dress ruffles, and buttons along front chest. Neighsay have never seen a mare as gorgeous as her. He put his hoof, caressing her beautiful neck.

"Was it just me or did I saw my number one beautiful?" Neighsay moaned.

"Better lay a hoof and flirt with me one more time, you weirdo." Tempest said, then she moved forward and kissed him slightly. Neighsay can feel his chest in a shallow pose as he stands there returning the kiss. They breathe out like a couple who wanted to have time tonight.

"Your friends are waiting for you in the diner. You know they hate waiting." Neighsay said.

"Alright, alright, I'll be quick." Tempest said as she reached her final touch. A choker with a red strap and a small pendant in the middle.

"Well, that's better, looking like an EEA comrade attending a gala underneath the gleaming moon." Neighsay said, as he caressed her neck one more time.

"Shall we move on instead of this flirting? You're fluttering me." Tempest said, and Neighsay nodded. They went down the stairs like a royal couple, but not everyone's engrossed to the couple walking down the staircase. The three mares waiting for her saw her with Neighsay, who was holding his beloved unicorn's hoof. They spent half of their night in Tempesst's room, and the other in the main area of the event. Before it stroked midnight, they were holding a glass of punch in their hooves.

"Cheers to the best reunion!" Neighsay cheered.

"Salud!" The group shouted in union as they clanked their glasses. This is what you call the best night ever.