Make a Wish

Standing at the station with Caramel waiting for the train to come, Lyra knew she was going to have the time of her life tonight. It was 4:42, according to her lyre-shaped watch. It wouldn't be long.

She was wearing a flowy green gown, a shade or two darker than her coat, with matching earrings. Caramel wore a gentlemanly suit with a rose tucked in.

"I have chocolate from Sugarcube Corner," she offered with an easygoing smile. Swag. Don't forget swag, Lyra. Be easy, be calm.

"Really?"

"Yup. Here." Lyra held out the chocolate bar to him, and he smiled at her. The most wonderful smile Lyra thought she'd ever see in a lifetime. She smiled back and placed it in his hoof.

In the distance, the train was arriving. It was 4:45 now - right on time. As the Friendship Express Train pulled up to the Ponyville station, Caramel grinned. "After you."

Lyra obidiently stepped into the train car. There were more other ponies that usual on the train, and they were all dressed in gowns and suits, and fancied up for DJ's party. But in the room, Lyra, who had never been to a party in Canterlot before, felt like a young filly - or the happiest mare in Equestria.

She and Caramel took their seats on the train. Both wanted to take in the scenery, so there wasn't much talking during the ride to the party. But it was so much more than either of them could have asked for...

***

After the ride, the couple found themselves at the Canterlot station - the stars glittered in the sky, but even brighter were the fireworks that lit up the night, and the pegasi wearing sparkling outfits who seemed to be helping advertise for the party with their daring tricks that left the earth ponies and unicorns in awe.

They walked up to the gates of the castle, and the guards lifted their spears away from the door so that they could step inside the gates. Lyra looked up at the main door, and with an excited glance at Caramel, pulled it open.