The Ponyville gala was basically Ponyville's version of the grand galloping gala. Another name to call it was the Ponyville dance. Everyone in ponyville was invited to the dance. It didn't matter the class in the community you were, as long as you wanted to have a good time, you were welcomed to come and enjoy the festivities.

After the first grand galloping gala disaster they experienced, Twilight and the others thought that throwing their own dance would probably be a better time for them.

So, after speaking with mayor mare, getting help from some of the local vendors with food, and hiring vinyl scratch for the music, the first annual Ponyville gala was finally ready to go!

Twilight was walking past Spike, Rainbow dash, and Rarity when she remembered that the Ponyville gala was tonight. She'll have to question why Rarity and Rainbow dash were acting like they were his dates later. Right now, she decided to poof over to the castle, and get ready quickly.

It was six p.m., and the guests were already arriving to the gala. Their were enough tables and chairs to accommodate everypony at the dance. Including a big one for Twilight, the main six, and of course Spike as well.

There was also a big dance floor for dancing, a buffet full of food, restrooms at the far side of the gala, even some party games made for the occasion by Pinkie pie.

Spike looked around as Twilight gave the speech about the dance. He was surprised on how big they went on the ponyville gala. What also surprised him, was the way the founders table, as arranged. From Twilight's right, was Fluttershy, Pinkie pie, and one pouting Applejack and a awkward Thunderlane next to her.

But the most surprising thing to Spike, was the arrangement to the left of Twilight. Rainbow was in the seat next to her, Rarity was in the far left, and Spike was in the middle.

But, unlike their right-sided neighbors, Rainbow's and Rarity's seat were surprisingly close to the violet dragon's chair. As both mares sat close to him, enjoying the company of their dragon, and seeing Applejack have a awkward time with her ex stallion friend.

Twilight was looking to her right after her speech, she then pouted a bit as she thought 'Ugh, why are they latching on to my dragon like that?!'

Twilight then sighed as she thought 'Why am I still thinking this? I know his older now and all, but...I just wanna cuddle with him on the couch and have him be mine.'

After a hour of talking and playing some party games Pinkie had on hoof, it was time for Vinyl scratch to play the music for the Dance.

Of course, Twilight wasn't looking forward for the dance, since her dance skills were not the best. Luckily, Spike saw her distress as whispers to Rarity and Rainbow dash and says "Hey, I know you two wanted to know who would have the first dance with me, but..."

Rarity and Rainbow dash looked at Twilight and looked at Spike, having a idea what he was asking them. Surprisingly, it was Rainbow dash responded with a smile first and said "It's ok Spike. Go and bail her out. I'll just have the second dance with you, ok?"

She then winked at him as it made him blush as Rarity then said "And I'll have the third dance then. While I am annoyed that Rainbow called ahead for our first dance, I am proud of you for choosing to help Twilight and coming to her aid. Such a gentledragon!"

She and Rainbow quickly nuzzled Spike as he got up and walked over to Twilight. Ready to help her. Kick off the first dance of the night.

Twilight was nervous as she wasn't exactly excited to dance here. During the last grand galloping gala, she just hung around princess Celestia and enjoyed her company.

Now, she's hosting her own gala. And she was really nervous about doing the first dance of the gala. But also, she was worried WHO was gonna dance with her. She didn't want to dance with any random pony. They would have to be special to her. To make it the night so memorable.

Twilight then felt a familiar tap on her shoulder as she looked down and saw Spike looking up, nervous to ask her something. "Um, T-Twilight? I-I was wondering. If -y-you don't have somepony to dance with...c-can I have your first dance?"

Twilight saw Spike's blush on his face, and began to felt a familiar beating in her heart. She quickly looked at Rarity and Rainbow dash who nod at her. Silently telling her to go for it. She then looked at Spike, and gave a blushing smile back as she said "I would love you to be my first dance Spike."

They walked over to the dance floor, as vinyl played the first track of the gala.

As the music began to play, Spike took Twilight by her hoofs and began to slow dance with her. As Twilight began to blush as she read the atmosphere in the dance floor. It felt less like a royal first dance, and more like a private dance with her oldest friend. As the lyrics of the song echoed how she felt.

I know we've been friends forever, but now I think I'm feeling something totally new. And after all this time, I opened up my eyes. Now I see, you were always with me!

Twilight then realized that for a long time, Spike had always been by her side for so long. She finally realizes why Spike never felt like family to her, yet more then a friend to her. She was always in love with him.

Could it be you & I, Never imagined. Could it be, suddenly, I'm fallin' for you? Could it be, you were right here beside me, and I never knew. Could it be, that it's true, that It's you. That it's you.

As they danced, Spike didn't need words to know what she was feeling. He always felt that the two of them were more then friends.

But then realized thay this feeling, was the exact same as he feels for Rainbow dash and Rarity. Did he have feelings for all three of them? Well, he'd worry about that later. For now, he was enjoying this moment.

It's kinda funny you were always near, But who would ever thought we'd end up here. And everytime I need you, you've been there for me. But now it's clear, I've been waiting for you.

As a tear of happiness fell from both of them, they felt like the world disappeared from the both of them. It was just a alicorn and her dragon, together against the world. But they were both happy, since they had each other in their arms.

Could it be you & I, Never imagined. Could it be suddenly, I'm fallin' for you? Could it be, you were right here beside me! and I never knew. Could it be that it's true? It's you, and it's you

Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie pie looked at the dance floor, and saw Spike and Twilight lost in each other's eyes. All saying "Awwww" as they watched in silence at the beautiful moment.

Cause today is the start of the rest of our lives. I can see it in your eyes. And it's real, and it's true. It's just me and you. Could it be, that it's you!

Rarity and Rainbow dash looked at the dance floor and smiled as Rainbow dash asked "You know Rare, I know we just wanted for US to be with Spike, but..."

"You wanna add Twilight into the herd? I was thinking the same thing darling. It's obvious she's madly in love with him, just like us. We'll have to discuss this with her another time."

"Yeah, I agree. For now, I want my slow dance with our drake." Rainbow dash said as a blush creeped up her face as she faced the dance floor.

Rarity also sported the same blush and said, "Me too darling. Our perfect night has only just began."

Could it be you & I, Never imagined. Could it be, suddenly, I'm fallin' for you? Could it be, you were right here beside me! And I never knew? Could it be that it's true? It's you and it's you!

As the song faded away, Spike and Twilight rubbed the other's eyes dry as everypony in attendance clapped in Applause at the wonderful slow dance.

After half a hour, another slow dance played as Rainbow dash walked up to Spike and said "Come on Romeo~ show me those dance skills on the dance floor."

Spike then was gently dragged by Rainbow dash to the dance floor, as tango music started to play. And to Spike's surprise, a rose had suddenly appeared in Rainbow's mouth. Spike had a feeling this would be interesting, as the two of them danced the tango for the whole gala.

Twilight, instead of sitting in her sit, she was signaled by Rarity to sit next to her so they can talk. "So darling, did you enjoy your romantic slow dance with Spike?"

Twilight blushed as she replayed the moment in her mind. "M-Maybe. It felt like I was in a fariy tale! And Spike was my prince! It was wonderful."

Rarity giggled. Seeing the princess of friendship in a love sick state similar to her own and Rainbow's. "Well darling. I know I like Spike, Rainbow dash likes Spike, and obviously you like him too. What do you say about making it...official?"

Twilight blushed, but also nodded in excitement, as she said "Oh Rarity, yes! I want Spike in my life! Even if I have to share him, I'm just glad it's with best friends like you and Rainbow dash."

They watched Rainbow dash and Spike dance the tango as they discussed about the future. Smiling at the potential of a happy future together.

Author's Note

Surprised? By popular demand, the bonus chapter (The extra stuff that didn't make it into the final cut), and next up is the epilogue chapter. Stay tuned!