"Did you really climb Mount Equinest?" somepony in the crowd surrounding Wind Walker asked. Everypony in the party seemed interested in his stories.
"Sure did, nearly froze my hooves off too." He responded
"And crossed The Badlands all by yourself?" Another pony asked.
"It's not as dangerous as they say really, you just have to keep a sharp head."
"I got more cider!" Pinkie shouted, emerging from the kitchen with a tray of mugs, heading towards Wind Walker.
"Oh, thanks Pinkie. Sorry to drink all you set out. I work up quite a thirst walking everywhere."
"No problem! I always keep plenty of drinks around for parties." She hoofed him a new mug, and set the others on the refreshment table.
"Wow Twilight, his life sounds so exciting huh?" Wind Walker heard a voice in the crowd say.
Wind Walker's ears perked up at the name. "Twilight?" He turned to face a purple unicorn with a baby dragon on her back.
"Come on everpony, let's get this party started!" Pinkie put on a record, and all the crowd dispersed to dance and mingle. All except for the purple unicorn, who stood in place as Wind Walker set his drink down and trotted over to her.
That must be her. "So you're Twilight Sparkle? I've heard a lot about you."
"You have? All the ponies here seemed to busy listening to you to tell anything themselves."
"Oh no, not from them. You get around as much as I do you hear about the princess's star student and hero of Equestria. I actually came to Ponyville hoping to meet you."
Wind Walker saw Twilight blushed slightly. "Y-you came to meet me? I'm nothing special, not compared to you from the sounds of it Mr...uh. I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name."
"Of course, how rude of me." He lifted the hat off his head and lowered it with his magic, and bowed slightly. "I'm Wind Walker, it's a pleasure to meet you." He straightened himself and placed the hat back on his head.
"It's nice to meet you too."
"From what I've heard you've saved not only this town, but all of Equistria on multiple occasions, I would love to hear a first hand retelling."
"I just did what I had to, anypony else in my position would have done the same. I'm just happy I've had the chance to help people."
Wind Walker felt a bolt of jealousy shoot through his heart. "It must be nice to have such an opportunity."
"Come on Wind Walker, let's see those dance moves you told us about!"
Wind Walker turned to shout at the pink pony. "You betcha Pinkie!" He turned back to Twilight. "We'll have to talk another time, somewhere with fewer distractions." At this he ran off to the dance floor, and enjoyed the party.
"Bye Pinkie, we had a great time!"
"It was great to meet you Wind Walker!"
The party had continued into the night, where it inevitably died down as ponies got tired. Now all that remained were Twilight, her closest friends, and Wind Walker.
"Great to meet you too!" He shouted at the two leaving the bakery. "Now where was I?"
"You were telling us about the time you went to Photo Finish's wonderful fashion show," Rarity said with a gleam in her eye.
Wind Walker gave a chuckle.
"Oh yeah, it wasn't really my style. I only went because my old friend Base Runner was in it."
"I want to hear about the time you partied with The Wonderbolts again! It sounded so awesome," Rainbow dash chimed in.
"Actually ladies, I'm pretty exhausted. The only time I danced more than this was the night I raved with DJ-Pon3. I need to get
some rest. This town have an inn, or will I be spending another night under the stars?"
"We can't let you sleep outside, I'm sure one of us would be more than happy to give you a bed for the night," Twilight said.
"I would love too!"
"Well thanks Pinkie, I ap-"
"Buuut, I live here with the Cakes, there's no room."
"Unfortunately I'm watching Sweetie Belle for the weekend, so my guest room is occupied."
"And a poor sick bear is in mine, he really needs some bed rest."
"Aint no spare rooms at Sweet Apple Acres."
"And I have a cloud house, only pegasus ponies can go in."
"Well that's ok ladies. I'm no stranger to a dirt bed, and this coat's plenty warm."
"Why don't we let him stay with us Twilight?"
"Why Spikey-wikey, that's a marvelous idea."
"I don't want to impose Twilight."
"Oh, it's no imposition at all. I have a spare bed you can sleep in, and I would love to hear some more stories."
Wind Walker gave an appreciative smile. "Thanks, and as I seem to recall you owe me a story or two yourself."
Twilight gave a small laugh, "It's a deal."
All of the mares went home to go to sleep, and Wind Walker went with Twilight. When they got back to her house Twilight showed Wind Walker to the guest room, and they said good night. However Wind Walker did not go to sleep. He waited until he was sure Twilight was asleep, and then he left the library to spend a few hours alone atop a hill outside of town.
Wind Walker walked through the streets of Ponyville looking around the busy street. Well, about as busy as it gets for small towns like this. It's nice though, and the ponies look friendly. Which reminds me why I'm here. Wind Walker saw a pink pony bouncing down the street nearby. "Excuse me, do you know-"
The pony gasped loudly. "Oh my gosh, you must be new in town!" She ran to him and shook his hoof vigorously. I'm Pinkie Pie, it's so great to meet you!"
"Um, hi Pinkie Pie, I'm Wind Walker." Wow, she's a hyper one. "It's nice to meet you too. Do you know where I can, whoo, hey!" Pinkie began dragging him away by the hoof. "Where are you taking me?"
"Uh, duh. You're new to town, so I'm going to throw you a party!"
"Uh, thanks I guess, but I was actually just looking for somepony." This pony is crazy. Fun crazy, but still crazy.
"Well you'll fine plenty of ponies at the party." Pinkie continued to drag Wind Walker, and he saw she was taking him to a building that looked like a giant gingerbread house topped with a giant cupcake.
"I was actually looking for a specific pony named Twilight Sparkle."
"Oh Twilight? She's sure to come to the party, she loves my parties!"
"You know her?"
"Of course I do! She's only one of my best friends, just like everypony else in Ponyville."
"Well..." Suppose it doesn't matter how I find her, and a party does fun. "Ok then, a party sounds great, thanks."
"No problem! And I'm sure you and Twilight are going to get along great!"
