Call on Lyra

Call on Lyra

Calling the meeting.

Lyra's mouth dropped as the two made their way into the town hall, using her magic to cling to her blanket. The size of the crowd was enough to make anypony nervous, let alone one as troubled as herself. All she could do was let her eyes wonder as she blocked the doorway: thankfully no one else was trying to get in. After a reassuring pat on the back from her good friend Bon Bon, Lyra could move again.

It was harder to hear once they got the rest of the way inside. Everypony was chatting with each other and it formed a low roar. She could not tell what Bon Bon was saying, so all she could do was follower her. "... In the back... Twilight... safe." The earth pony pointed to the back of the room where there was an opening in the crowd. Our spots, got it. Now I guess she wants Twilight's help with something? I can do this. With that Lyra trotted off, wading through the other ponies.

Okay Lyra, there are a lot of ponies here and you never got a look at his face. Which means that he never saw your's either! So you are safe. She was standing in the little opening in the very back., right up against the walls. Nopony else was in hoof's reach, she had the whole place to herself. This is not so bad, I did need to get out and see what was going on around town. I wonder what all these meetings will add up too.

"Were is she, could she getting something for me? Is it a surprise?" The unicorn started prancing in place, hopping from one hoof to the other. I don't think I should be saying that out loud, people will think you are weird. "That is fine, no one can hear me if I stay quiet, but I don't think I've done anything for a surprise. Is it my birthday?"

By now everypony was settling down and a few were taking their places in the front. Notably were the Mayor, Twilight and... Bon Bon! She does have something planned. Alright Lyra, don't get too happy. You don't even know why she is up there, other then to make sure you have the best surprise in all of Equestria! Lyra waved a hoof at the front stage, giving her friend a smile.

She stood there, her hoof in the air for awhile as if she was trying to give her some other gesture of endearment. As it was though, it just looked like she was staring at her leg, or was she pointing? How can we tell what we are trying to do with our hooves? Was I pointing at her, or was I asking for a highhoof?

Now Lyra was obsessed with that great looking hoof at the end of her leg. She had not treated them to a good day at the spa for a long time. Was she neglecting them? It is true that they were not the best looking hooves, or the strongest, but they were sturdy and got her wherever she was going. How could she be so cruel to the most necessary thing for a pony? Sure she had her magic, but that was not always as reliable. Her eyes started getting a little wet as she pulled her hoof closer, standing up on her hind legs and resting against the wall as she gave her leg a much deserved hug.

"I guess we do have somepony for that, thank you Lyra." Mayor Mare's voice boomed through the now quiet town hall. The unicorn could only look in horror as everypony turned around and watched her. "I'm sure that you will do a great job, I think Pinkie Pie will help you get things started tomorrow."

What did I just agree to do? Is it anything major? O no! All Lyra could do was slowly slide down into the wall and hope she would shrink enough for everypony to ignore her again. How long where they watching her for anyway? After her round of applause everypony turned back ahead to a rather happy Twilight behind the podium. That pony can be creepy when she gets excited about something.

With her back still to the wall, the unicorn began inching towards the door. All she needed was the distraction to last a little longer and she could... Smack right into a rather upset pegasus. "Pardon you miss, don't you think you should wait until the speech is over?" The dull grey pony looked down at Lyra, the same gruff voice she heard from outside. "Wait, I guess you need to head out and prepare for things, then by all means, excuse me."

Lyra was shocked at how nice this pony was being, since less then an hour ago he was one of the harshest things she had ever seen. She could still not take any chances, so with a simple nod she slipped past him. "And watch out for the pink one, she was a handful when I first showed up, I'd hate to see how she acts this time."

So I'm in charge of welcoming someone to town now? Why can't Pinkie do it like always, she is already helping me out. What if this is... "Ooo Bon Bon, I'm going to get you back for this." In a huff the mare darted away from the town hall, making a B-line for Sugar Cube Corner. She needed all the help she could get, and she might as well start early.