Fire Walker was leaning on the balcony in one of the Palace's many ball rooms. It was 3 days before the gala, and the military Captain still didn't have a date. He had gone to three different pre-parties, and yet, even though he was good looking and military, he just couldn't attract the attention of any mares. Now, he was at yet another party, drinking himself away. He was on his second glass of whiskey, and his forth dose of self pity, looking out upon the grand night, a full moon shining upon the valley below Canterlot. A small river snaked through he valley, and fireworks exploded above the magnificent marble and gold city. Walker could only watch happily, the sound of explosions bringing him back to Stalliongrad on his last days of deployment. The military captain simply sighed, and took a drink of his whiskey.

"Well, aren't you a strong looking stallion."

Walker turned to see a white unicorn, with purple styled hair, and dashing blue eyes. He almost dropped his drink right then and there.

"Uh..Hello there!" Said Walked, straightening his uniform. The mare giggled, smiling gently. Walker returned the gesture, and the mare leaned on the balcony next to him.

"What brings you to this lonely corner of the party?" Asked Walker, looking at the mare, who was wearing an elegant blue and purple dress. "You must have all the stallions bowing at your hooves."

"That's the problem. They just want me because I'm the prettiest mare out on the dance floor. Not because of how I act, not because of how I actually am, just because of my looks," Said the mare, with a perfectly etiquette accent. "While it's nice, sometimes a girl just likes to be appreciated for other things."

"You're having the opposite problem of me, milady," Said Walker, before holding out his free hoof. "Captain Fire Walker, fifth battalion. You are?"

"Rarity, from PonyVille," Said the mare, shaking Walker's hoof. The stallion's eyes went wide.

"As in the Rarity? I'm honored to be at your presence," Walker said, placing a gentle kiss on Rarity's hoof. She giggled slightly, blushing deep red.

"Handsome and well mannered. Just the type of stallion I'm looking for," Said Rarity, giving Fire a small smile. "Why are you not out with the crowd?"

"Drinking myself away. Can't find a mare to dance with. I guess it's just the fact that there are more guys who actually get an adequate paycheck here, instead of little old me," Walker said, smiling. "Not that I care. At least they don't water down the drinks with tonic or some other stuff."

Rarity stuck out her bottom lip in sympathy, and stared out, off the balcony. Her eyes glowed blue in the moonlight, and Walker found it hard not to stare. Rarity glanced over, and blushed a bit.

"What ever are you looking at?" She asked coyly, biting her bottom lip.

"Your eyes. They glow in the moonlight," Walker said, smiling. "Would you perhaps like to dance?"

Rarity blushed again, then nodded. Walker held out his hoof, letting the white mare take it. He then led her out to the dance floor, which had been opened for some couple dancing. It was a beautiful dance floor, glass stained with Cadance and Shining Armor onto it. Along with that, there were multiple ivory and ebony embroideries, making it have a rich feel to it. Everypony made way for Rarity and Walker, gasping in awe at how much they complimented each other. Rarity was a deliquet, young mare, and Walker was a hardy, strong stallion. They took position on the dance floor, and smoothly started to do the box. While it wasn't much, Walker felt on top of the world. The most beautiful mare he had ever seen, dancing in front of a bunch of jealous stallions. Life was perfect.

"So, do you happen to have a date to the Gala, Miss Rarity?" Asked Walker, and Rarity smiled mischeviously.

"As it happens, I don't. But I don't just take in any old stallion as a date. Impress me."

Walker smiled coyly, as he started stepping faster, going in a hexagonal pattern instead of a box. Then, he started to take a side step, bringing Rarity closer to him. In response, the band started to play faster, more upbeat music. They started of slow, but started to work up faster. Walker and Rarity adapted to the music, moving smoothly into the tango. Walker started to spin Rarity around, holding her up in the air. She spread herself out in the air, as if she was a bird, and Walker took her back down, spinning her around on the ground as well. Everypony had stopped dancing, and instead watched Walker and Rarity, as they stole the spotlight. The music started to reach a climax, and the couple's dance became even faster, until an abrupt stop of music. Walker held up Rarity, leaning over her. She looked winded, but happy. The mare smiled, as the duo stood up, and bowed, walking off the dance floor.

"So, impressed?" Asked Walker, as they walked over to the bar.

"Of course, Darling. I've never danced like that in my life."

"So, do you think you'll want to go to the gala with me?" Asked Walker like a school colt asking a mare to a date.

"Of course, dearest. It's a date! Come and pick me up in tower suite 201 the night of the Gala, and we'll have a marvelous night," Said Rarity, smiling happily.

Walker returned the gesture, his heart pounding happily. What luck he was having.

Author's Note

Hey guys! Going to be taking a break for a while. But not too long! Next chapter will be up in the next month, and then will come out every 1-2 weeks again after that. Cheers!