Dawn's new day.

“Is this building made of Candy?” Trixie licked her lips as we walked up to Sugarcube Corner with everypony else.

“Nah, just looks like it.” I chuckle then pull her along towards the entrance.

“Surprise! Okay so I know you got an invitation but you didn’t know it was a surprise party so are you surprised? Huh, huh?” The out of towners all stare at the pink filly while Spike just laughs and jumps off Twilight’s back to join the fun. “Aww you’re all so surprised you’re speechless well, come on in.”

Most of the town had shown up to Pinkie’s welcome to Ponyville party for Trixie, Twilight, and her family. This was a shock to four of them, considering they had only just arrived and didn’t know anypony else in town.

“Dew is this normal around here?” Velvet leaned against my Dam, a bit overwhelmed but smiling. “Did you all plan this?”

She laughed, recognizing the signs of ‘Pinkie Exposure’. “ Yes and no. Around here it’s normal since Pinkie lives here, she does this all on her own. We don’t even ask her. Like Spike, Dawn was the only one in our group who wasn’t effected when we got our party.”

Velvet looked my way and I shrugged. “I’ve had weirder happen.” I fluffed my wings.

“Huh.” She smiled and the dragged Night into the party so they could mingle. Trixie’s mood and horn lit up at the sight of bored foals and she began showing off her tricks to some. She’ll make a good mom. I blinked. Where did that come from?

I wrapped my tail around Twilight’s and began pulling her into the party as well when something caught my eye. The future crusaders were calming down a little orange pegasus filly after she had pounced on Spike. Thinking he was a threat to the other two she had apparently jumped to their defense.

I had to keep from laughing as spike pinned her back and all four began wrestling. It didn’t last long as Bloom quickly came out on top of the pile and Scootaloo accepted that Spike wasn’t a threat.

“Well that happened fast.” Twilight had recovered and was watching the scene with me. She was also squeezing my tail with her own.

“Yeah it’s good to see him make friends his own age.” Dang I sound old, though I guess I technically am. I tilted my head.

“Twilight look.” Trixie trotted over with a small herd of young foals following behind her. “I have fans.” She squealed happily.” She didn’t use third pony.

“Come on Trixie show us another trick.” One filly lightly pulled her tail.

“Only if my lovely assistant can assist me.” Trixie gave Twilight a pleading look.

Twilight looked my way and I nudged her. “Oh, alright.” She unwrapped our tails and trotted off to help with more magic tricks.

“Good party or what?” Pinkie appeared at my side once I was alone. “It’s even better that it’s early.” She winked at me.

“Pinkie you lovable eldritch horror. It’s a great party.” I gave her a friendly nuzzle and her grin grew as much as it could.

She then dragged me off to join in on the fun.

Rarity slowly approached Twilight as she was getting snacks. She had finally found the perfect chance to have a conversation so wasn’t going to miss it. “Twilight darling, good to see you again. How are you liking Ponyville so far?”

“Oh it’s great. The ponies here are so much more friendly than up in Canterlot. I was a bit worried about being around so many non unicorns but I didn’t have anything to worry about.” Twilight smiled and happily ate her quesadilla.

“Yes Ponyville is a lovely town. I do still hope to open a shop in Canterlot some day but here will always be my home. Dawn and Applejack actually did a wonderful job helping me fix up my shop when I first moved in.” Rarity sighed in content at the memory..

“Oh yeah he mentioned that. It’s impressive that you already own your own business. Clothing right?” Twilight’s ear flicked in agitation. She wasn’t much one for small talk and Rarity was making her a bit nervous by trying to sound ’posh’, it reminded her of the annoying nobles. It also didn’t help that Rarity was looking to join their herd which had her conflicted.

Rarity didn’t notice. “Oh yes.” She clapped her forehooves. “I own the Carouse Boutique, where every garment is chic, unique and magnifique.” She poses dramatically.

Twilight was about to find some way out of the convention when a filly that looked like a smaller version of Rarity ran over.

“Hey big sis. Can I spen the night with Applebloom, Spike, and our new friend Scoots?” Twilight watches and is surprised that a Unicorn like rarity just giggles. Most ‘nobles’ would never allow such uncouth behavior in public.

“Of course you can. As long as they say yes.” Rarity nuzzles her and Sweetie runs off. Twilight and watches as Rarity playfully shakes her head.

“Who was that?” Twilight tilts her head wondering if she had misjudged her to soon.

“Oh that’s my little sister, Sweetie Belle. Our parents travel a lot for work so in exchange for some support I watch over her here so she can make some lasting friends. It would be dreadful if she had to keep getting dragged around Equestria like I was.” Rarity smiles but Twilight finds it a bit hollow, she also found this side of Rarity much more comfortable to interact with.

“She seems nice. I’m actually a younger sister myself and technically a mom.” Twilight smiles nervously as the two start having more pleasant conversations about family. There was yet another small magic pulse once Twilight realized Rarity wasn’t like she first appeared.

“Oh good I was worried there for a moment when Twilight wasn’t smiling.” Pinkie once again popped up next to me as I was talking with Fluttershy. “Also hi Shy. Hehe that rhymes.”

“Hello Pikie. And wasn’t Twilight smiling the whole time?” Shy and I had both been interested when our prospective herd mates started talking so had paused our own conversations to watch.

“Nah, it was a fake one.” Pinkie nodded along as I spoke.

“Welp I’m needed by the snack table.” Pinkie rushed off and Fluttershy ‘eeped’.

“I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to that.” Shy hung her head as I used my wings to blow away the dust cloud.

“Heh, I don’t think anypony will. Why don’t you finish telling me your story about that cute river otter you were helping out.” This got her to perk right back up.

Lyra and Bon Bon eventually joined us and the four of us had a nice conversation about local wildlife. Fluttershy was impressed Bon Bon knew so much about the local monsters and the two hit it off, even planning on taking spa trips together.

“So enjoying your break?” Lyra nudged me.

“Oh yeah much better than last time.” We shared a knowing look then began to laugh like mad ponies at that, earning confused looks from Shy and Bon Bon.

“How are they doing this?” A random stallion questioned as I began eating another muffin. The party had been in full swing for a while and somepony had started an eating contest with a prize pool of 30 bits.

“I don’t know but they out ate Pinkie!” A mare replied,still shocked.

“I’m more of a cupcake girl.” Pinkie shouted from across the room where she was cleaning up a bit before eating a cupcake from her mane.

I looked over at Derpy who was happily munching on her 50th muffin. I was right behind her at 49 and my stomach was only slightly full. How is she keeping up with my alicorn appetite?

“I give!” I slam my head on the table and heard some groans. Apparently ponies were making side bets. I could eat more but I’m getting sick of muffins. I groaned and rubbed my stomach.

“You alright?” Twilight rushed over to check on me as I rubbed my stomach. Trixie was at my side nursing her own stomach after finishing a respectable 15 on top of the party food she had consumed.

“Fine. I just don’t get how she did it.” I watch as Derpy is happily eating another, not even realizing the contest had ended. There was a tiny baby unicorn in a carrier on her back that looked just as content while her mother ate. One thing I noticed was that her eyes weren’t quite as bad as the show but still not perfectly aligned.

“I love~ muffins.” Derpy smiled my way and finally finished the one in her hooves. “Pinkie can I take some home? I’m sure Dinkie would like some with her milk.”

“Can foals even eat muffins?” I whisper to Twilight.

“Technically yes, if it’s mashed up a bit. Foals can eat soft foods after just a few days but still need mothers milk to grow properly”. She whispered back as we both watched Derpy happily claim a prize of Muffins and muffin vouchers instead of bits from the impromptu contest.

“Hey you three, ready to go home?” Dam had come over to collect us. I didn’t see the rest of the family but It was getting quite late so I assumed they left already. Most ponies had only stuck around for that final contest.

Trixie groaned in response. “Yes please, need sleep.”

I nudged my forehead under her barrel and pulled her onto my back. “I’ll carry you home.”

“Such a sweet colt.” Trixie kissed my ear causing it to flick her nose. Twilight giggled and helped me keep her steady.

“Well it looks like you three also had a great time.” We all agreed as we walked through the town.

“I got to show off my magic tricks.” Trixie released a few sparks from her horn and I swatted her with a wing.

“Don’t catch my mane on fire.” I huffed as Twilight giggled.

“It was a bit overwhelming but I met lots of nice ponies.” Twilight’s tail swished back and forth.

“Well I’m glad you enjoyed it. But now it’s time we all get to bed.” She said as we reached the farm’s entrance.

We all walked in a comfortable silence through the orchard and eventually reached the house. Once inside we all broke off to get ready for bed.

When I finally plopped down on my own bed I found it a bit lumpy. “What do we have here?”
When I pulled up the covers I found Spike and the CMC asleep in a pony and drake pile. Smiling I joined the pile and covered us back with the blanket.

It wasn’t long before Twilight and Trixie snuck in and joined as well both giving me a small kiss on the cheek.

“Night girls.” I felt them huff in surprise at me still being awake but didn’t reply, instead they both cuddled up close and we drifted into sleep.