Dark Horse: A My Little Pony Story

Prose awoke to the sunlight pouring through her window, illuminating her entire room. She hopped out of bed and over to her bookshelf. She grabbed the book she was reading yesterday, ready to continue reading, and headed for the door. She paused, taking a second to glance at a picture frame placed on her windowsill. Inside of it was a picture of her and her friends, Chorus and Ginger Blush. She smiled at the picture of them in their designated hang-out meadow, where she planned to meet them soon.

She moved on from the picture and moved out through the door. It was a beautiful sunny day, which, she remembered, didn't always mean great things for her. The thought worried her for a moment, but her days of stopping evil plans of world domination were behind her. Now, it was time for friendship, sunlight, and fun. She trotted through the Ponyville streets, passing by many friendly faces and a plethora of adorable shops and houses. Nearing the meadow, she skidded to a halt at the sight of a purple alicorn heading toward her.

"Prose! I've been looking for you!" Twilight Sparkle excitedly shouted.

"You have?" Prose questioned. She wondered what Twilight wanted with her.

"Yes! I have something for you!" she clarified. Twilight pulled out a sealed scroll, adorned with a red ribbon and a golden seal. "It's a letter for you and your friends!" She handed the letter to Prose.

"A letter? From who?" Prose asked. She accepted the letter from Twilight's hoof.

"I think I'll let you figure that out," she smiled. "I hope to see you there!"

Prose raised an eyebrow. "See me where?" she asked. Twilight smiled again and headed away from Prose. It seemed like she would have to find that out in the letter as well.

Prose arrived at the meadow just down the street. She was met by the smiling faces of her friends.

"Hi, Prose!" Chorus and Ginger Blush greeted her.

"Hey guys!" she greeted back.

Ginger Blush noticed the scroll Prose was holding.

"What's that?" she asked.

Prose held up the letter.

"It's a letter. Twilight gave it to me on the way here," she explained.

"A letter from Twilight Sparkle? We better read it now!" Chorus leaped towards Prose.

"It's actually not from Twilight. She wouldn't tell me who it was from. Nevertheless, I agree. We should open it now!" she excitedly squealed. Prose began to unroll the scroll as Chorus and Ginger Blush gathered around her. She pulled the letter between her hooves, flattening it so the entire message was visible. Three golden pieces of paper floated from the inside of the letter down to the ground.

Dearest citizens Chorus, Prose, and Ginger Blush,

Twilight Sparkle has informed me of your heroic efforts in saving the ponies of Ponyville. You have demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of magic, sacrifice, and friendship. I commend you on your honor and bravery. I feel obligated to meet you and thank you myself, and I want to give you an experience to remember. Therefore, I cordially invite you to this year's Grand Galloping Gala. I hope to see you three there.

Best wishes,

Princess Celestia

The ponies looked down from the letter at the three golden tickets on the ground, then looked back up at each other.

"Are we actually going to the Grand Galloping Gala?" Ginger Blush asked in disbelief.

Prose picked up the tickets from the ground. "Well, we're surely not ignoring an invitation from Princess Celestia herself," she stated, trying to hide her intense excitement.

Chorus bounced up and down, elated. "We're going to the Grand Galloping Gala!!!"