Party time! And then things go bad.
Getting Snowed In (Break Out the Balloons)
written by: River X
(Twilight's P.O.V)
Who likes the snow? I love the snow! Before I moved to Ponyville I hated it. It made temperatures drop dangerously and since it was freezing I couldn't concentrate on my studies, which is a bummer. As Rainbow Dash would say, I'm an egghead. I love books. Heck, I even live in a library! It's a lot warmer here than in Canterlot, probably because I didn't have any real friends back there (by choice) and having friends now really warms my heart.
So I'm currently sitting in my tree-shaped house, obviously reading a book. There's a terrible blizzard ravaging outside and the only pony crazy enough to go that beast is Pinkie. Though it's the Pegasai's fault! I know I've been wishing for a white Hearth's Warming Eve, but this is too much! Oh yeah, it's Hearth's Warming Eve! Yey! I loved this time of year as a filly, and still do. It's not about getting presents I love most, I love just about everything. Especially if it's sub-zero outside and all of the lights are shining and there's a incandescent fire blazing (let's just ignore that fact I don't have a fireplace and I do live in a TREE).
Spike, my best friend and number one assistant is making himself a gem sandwich and doing his who/hoo running gag with my pet, Owlowiscious, and unless you're a Derpy, you can probably guess he's an owl. Peewee, Spike's pet phoenix, is sprawled across his basket, feathers sticking out in various places.
So it's just the four of us this year... I wish my friends were here. Last year we had so much fun, but once Applejack broke out the cider things went downhill. Some of my memories are blurred because I had so much alcohol in my system (that's the last I'll mention alcohol as River X is trying to keep this story as kid-friendly as possible). I know that Rainbow and Pinkie, being the most immature members of our group of friends, took some embarrassing pictures of me, and no matter how hard I beg I won't get them back and burn them into a pile of ashes. I haven't actually seen them myself but Rarity said, and I quote, 'Oh darling, despite being a bit uncouth, it's quite hilarious seeing you in such a drunk state'. Rarity was at that party, so she wouldn't need to see me like that again! (Unless she was as drunk as I was, like I said, I can't remember that much). She mentioned something about Pinkie having a box with a piece of string inside but I don't see what that has to do with anything. The year before that we had to put on a production that taught how Equestria founded with me and my friends each having an important role. I was Clover the Clever, right-hand pony to Princess Platinum (Rarity).
Burruuuhhh! Boy is it cold! Spike and Owlowiscious have gone to bed so I'm all alone... sigh, I wonder what my friends are doing right now. I'm imagining Applejack with her siblings Big Macintosh, Applebloom and her Granny Smith, snuggled up in front of their fire and having a nice family Hearth's Warming Eve. Fluttershy, since she is a dompteuse, would be playing with her animal friends, as usual. Pinkie would most likely be baking HWE (Hearth's Warming Eve) treats with Mr and Mrs Cake and their twin foals, Pound and Pumpkin. I'm guessing that Rarity will be with her parents and Sweetie Belle. Rainbow Dash is a hard one as I've never actually met any of her family... or Fluttershy's! I hope they have some family, since it's vital that you spend time with family on HWE, that and it's upsetting to think about.
I'd be lost without my family. The only pony I wanted as a friend growing up was my brother Shining Armour. We were always so close, but then he got married to Princess Cadance. Should I sing about it again? Nah. Don't get me wrong, I love Cadance! She was my foalsitter and another pony I wanted as a friend. It's just that after I moved to Ponyville we didn't see each other as often as we used to. But I'm thrilled because two months ago, Shining came by the library to tell me that I was going to be an aunt. Cadance didn't come because she had the morning sickness that pregnant mares got. I remember Pinkie saying that Mrs Cake spent most of her time in the bathroom when she was expecting her foals. Moving onto talking about my parents, I wouldn't be Princess Celestia's star pupil if it weren't for them. I can't visit home this year as the friendship express isn't running due to the weather.
All is quiet. Maybe the snowstorm is over. There's a sudden knock on the door. I'm thinking who in Equestria could've been out in that blizzard, or that they're really fast and managed to get from their home to mine in ten seconds flat... I think I know who it is. Well, I got one out of five on that one, since it wasn't just Rainbow Dash at my door, it was all of my friends.
'What are you all doing here? Were you all in that storm? Or was Pinkie thinking with portals again?', I asked them, barely giving them a chance to speak.
'Ummm... Twilight, we've been waiting out here for the past ten minutes but when I looked through your window you seemed so wound up in your thoughts that you didn't hear us knock... if you don't mind me looking through your window', the butterscotch and hot pink pegasus named Fluttershy said in a tone just barely above a whisper.
'Oh, sorry. Please come in. But please be quiet, Spike's asleep.', I apologised. One by one they came in, Pinkie, AJ, Rainbow, Fluttershy, and then a pony covered in many layers of clothes and coats.
'Oooooh, it's so pleasant in here... ummm girls? A little help here?', it said. The voice was muffled but I could still understand that posh accent.
'Rarity? Is that you?'
'Twilight! Yes it's me. And I'm stuck, and my magic isn't helping. Can you help me?'
'Why do you have some many layers on?', I asked taking every. Single. One. Off.
'Rarity doesn't do cold.', the marshmallow unicorn replied, free from her bind. I noticed that everypony else a hat, scarf, gloves (designed for hooves) and a coat. Rarity being Rarity, just has to be over the top about everything. By the time I was finished with Rarity's clothes, everyone else had stripped down to the Ponyville casual, the birthday suit (but don't get any perverted ideas about it).
'So you never answered me as to why you're all here?', I repeated.
'Silly Twilight.', a pure pink party pony named Pinkie Pie (dat alliteration) spoke up. 'You couldn't have forgotten our annual Hearth's Warming Eve party!'. She cracked a party popper to show her enthusiasm on the subject. I know I can rely on Pinkie's cartoony personality to cheer me up, well anypony can. She's just so bubbly!
'Really!?', I asked, my mood suddenly brightening. 'What about your families?'
'Well, we were gonna spend Hearth's Warming Eve with them but since the skies are clear now, we'd thought we'd drop by for our party, leave our presents and leave at 9:30 to spend the rest of the evening with our families.', the cowpony of the group, Applejack, announced.
'So let's get this party STARTED!', Pinkie yelled at the top of her lungs, brining her world famous party cannon out of nowhere. Within the blink of an eye, the place was decorated with streamers of all different colours. The was now a table with all kinds of party foods and drinks spread right across it. This place has never looked so festive, I feel so giddy!
Soon enough we had our party. Pinkie brought her CD with the song “Archie V – Christmas in Equestria”. I have no idea what this “Christmas” is but it's pretty catchy. After about ten minutes, Spike came down to tell us to, 'Shut the (swearword) up! Some of us are trying to (swearword) sleep upstairs! Keep that (swearword) music down you dirty (rude names)!'. Where did he learn that language? I'm gonna blame Rainbow Dash 'cause it's fun to do so. So we danced and then we danced some more and then we did... well there's not that much to say. Luckily AJ forgot to bring the cider so I wouldn't have to die of embarrassment when I had my hangover. Time seemed to fly by as 9:30 came so quickly.
Everypony got their things (though I hid most of Rarity's clothes as I knew it would've been a nightmare for her parents to get her out, when it was hell for me), and we were saying our goodbyes.
'No! The party's over!?', Pinkie screamed running around.
'Pinkie, calm down!', Rainbow yelled above her.
'I can't! If I don't party then I'll become sad and YOU know what happens to me when I'm sad! I go loco in the coco! I'll have to run back to Sugarcube Corner and grab Sir-Lints-a-Lot at least!'
'Just don't bring Rocky. He is such a (swearword)'. Told you that's where Spike learnt his bad French.
'Darling, this party was fun! Hopefully the weather will be nicer next year.', Rarity said giving Dash a evil glare.
Rainbow stared back at her. 'Don't look at me! I just do what my boss tells me. Besides, since I'm the manager I'm allowed two weeks off from the 23rd to the 6th Hearths Warming Eve and New Year's Eve.'
'Well Twi, suppose we all better get home now! Have a nice evening!', Applejack said with her southern accent as she walked (or trotted) towards the door. She slowly opened it.
'Come on y'all. Everypony's waiting for us!', she yelled as she turned her head, but the others stayed in place. What Applejack didn't know what that there was a giant pile of snow about fifteen feet deep looming above of her. Well, she knows now as it collapsed on top of her. When she emerged from the rubble, her orange fur looked as if it had turned an icy blue. I pulled her out with my magic and wrapped a towel around her.
Pinkie took a step back. 'Twilight! We're snowed in!'. Normally, I'd be upset after... last time... but I was actually thrilled to see that I might not have to spend my favourite night of the year with a moody dragon.
'The blizzard must've continued while we were partying. You might have to spend the night here.', I pointed out.
'Well, if we're gonna have a slumber party lets at least try to make it as slumber party like!', Dash said.
'Oh yes Rainbow! Then I can give you a makeover and ask you about your first kiss.', Rarity taunted.
'Ya know what? Nevermind, I think I'll just do the normal non-girlie activities.', said the flyer backing up.
Pinkie was hopping around the room like a mad mare, screaming like a loonatic. 'WEEE! SLEEPOVER AT TWILIGHT'S!'
We could just faintly hear a roaring 'NOOOOOOOOOO!' coming from above by everypony's favourite purple dragon. But once again, we ignored him. If he wants to be a brat he can be one. Hormones is another thing I'm blaming.
God dammit Pinkie, you just went head first into the wall. 'NOW lets get this party started!', she squealed now with a large bump.
'Now girls, let me get my “Everything you wanted to know about slumber parties but were afraid to ask” book and we'll be all set'. I cheerfully said. I'm too addicted for books for my own good, even Dash isn't obsessed about Daring Doo as much as I am about every single book. Everypony groaned at my nerdiness. 'You know what, nevermind...'. It's my second sleepover ever, and the first one was a disaster but not because of the book, it was because of Rarity and Applejack arguing. Things gradually got better but I'm starting to think that I should just ignore the book. Everypony was thrilled when I threw into the fire. Pinkie was already gnawing on some the remaining cupcakes.
'Pinkie, if you continue to eat such sugary foods you'll become ventripotent!' Rarity whined. We all know what Rarity's whining is like.
'Stop whining Rarity. I have no idea what ventripotent means but it'll be my problem, not yours.' Pinkie answered back.
'I am not whining I am complaining!'
'So?'
'I will use a lot worse words than ventipotent, Miss Pie!'
'I could call you worse names than what you could you could ever call me!'
'OH IT IS ON!'
'Girls! Stop fighting! Rarity you just don't get along with anypony do you?' I interrupted.
'Umm... I think everypony should just calm down... and try to get along... if you don't mind...' Fluttershy whimpered.
'Fluttershy's right. If we're gonna be stuck in here we'll have to get along.'
'Oh all right. I'm sorry Pinkie is I offended you. I was just saying that it could become a problem since there is a lot of mean ponies out there.' Rarity apologised.
'I'm sorry too Rarity. I have been called things like that in the past but it was straight-forward. I mean I just got called plain fat.'
'You aren't fat Pinkie. Not at all.' The two shared a hug. It's great they're friends again. I just hope things can stay that way until the snow is cleared.
