Regrets

Chapters

The Hit: TWILIGHT SPARKLE
The Hit: PINKIE PIE
The Hit: FLUTTERSHY
THE HIT: APPLEJACK
THE HIT: RAINBOW DASH

The Hit: TWILIGHT SPARKLE

Regrets

By NocturneD

(note: told in Twilight's POV)

Have you done something to a friend that was just too rash because you were under so much stress? I have lately and I regret it so greatly. I hurt one of my friends. Physically. Not only physically. But also emotionally and more so mentally. I never did fit well in this town by myself. It took my friends to help me to get noticed. If not, ever pony would look at me being the princess's protegé. Of course, I was not known as the princess's protegé the moment I walked into Ponyville and met her. The first pony I ever tried to talk to. Pinkie Pie. The ever so lovable Pinkie Pie. The party animal. The pony that would do anything to put a smile on your face when you are feeling down.

I found her annoying at times but every pony found her normal. Was I the only sane one here seeing a pony that bounces twenty-four seven? Popping up out of nowhere? Possible destroying the fabric of space and time? She had her way of socializing, I had mine. But for some reason she was just so random. I just could not believe how she acts. Over the two years I have known her she had her moments. Moments of being happy. Moments of being upset. Moments of being weird. You could not go a week without one of Pinkie's parties. Sometimes they ranged from just simple cake serving parties to full-blown rave or extreme frat parties.

I am a pony that likes to keep to herself. I do not bother anypony with my constant studying. I do not usually ask for anything unless needed so. I keep to myself, simple as that. I live in a library with my assistant Spike who is also my best friend. I am a book-worm, I will admit that. Sometimes, I get carried away with my reading and end up piling books all over the place. Spike as usual doesn't like me doing that because he knows fully well that he has to clean it up. Sort of makes you wonder who's the grown up huh? It's not like I do not help its just I need to be ready all the time.

I have my late night study sessions. Pinkie Pie can sometimes have her party lasts until three in the morning. She got some complaints even the police were called at some point to tell her to quiet down or end the party. Noise pollution doesn't exist in Pinkie Pie's vocabulary. So you are probably wondering what this has to do with me hurting Pinkie Pie? I really do not want to repeat it but I learned that you should not take friends for granted. They might not be there for you in the future.

It was probably around last week. I lose track so easily if it weren't for my assistant marking on my calendar and up all night study sessions. So anyway. Pinkie has been going on all week about her great big party bash and how it was going to be her best one yet. For me, I rolled my eyes and knew it was just going to be another giant party she tries to outdo herself over and over. And you know why it was so special? It's for a special occasion. Then again what is not special to Pinkie Pie to throw out a party for?

Pinkie threw up fliers everywhere for her party bash. Why? I have no idea maybe she wants every pony to see it but it's not like she did not invite every pony in existence anyway. Day after day I saw that she was pulling out more stuff for her party. She already got the party cannon, fireworks, she rented a bouncy house for the little fillies, cakes and other goodies, refreshments, snacks, tables, chairs, entertainment, a karaoke machine, buffet table, various games, a DJ. You want to know why I was getting a bit testy with this? Because she felt she needed to hire me to watch her spending. She had a big budget sure but she went over once she puts the puppy dog-eye-look as she wanted the entertainment which was a magician I might I add. I figured what would be wrong going over a bit? Well... We were over five thousand bits. Estimated...

Pinkie really wanted this party. Everypony was looking forward. I wanted to pull Pinkie aside and tell her she needed to reorganize what she wanted so we could fit everything that we could afford. Nope. She never listens. She just brushes it off. Tells me not to worry my little head about it. Then I wonder how was she getting her supplies for the past parties she threw?

The items were coming in but the party was not until Friday so the entire week Pinkie was setting up for the party. More and more stuff came in. I kept trying to remind her if she was going to have a way to settle the debt of her over spending. She just would not listen. She just wanted her bash to be the best. She wanted it to be so loud that the princess herself could hear it. I tried talking to the others. Apple Jack was trying to finish up her weeks worth of work just to have time for the bash. She seemed really happy for it too. Rarity the same as she could finally show off her new dress. Fluttershy pretty much said she would stop by, poor girl did not like big crowds. I did not blame her. Rainbow Dash of course would not hear it either. She wanted so badly to start a mosh bit and have the crowds carry her. Every pony was looking forward to this. Why was not I?

I confronted Pinkie again. And again tried her to reconsider sending some things back so the budget could get back on track. She said she had it covered. Covered? HOW? She basically has everything that would define a party twenty times over! She knew I was frustrated and wanted to keep everything neat and perfect. She just did not get it. I was getting stressed. She kept going on and on about her stupid bash. I just lost it. I told her that I was not coming. Her joyous dance stopped in place like if she froze like a statue. With a sad face she asked why I was not coming? And as usual I told her I had a lot of studying to do. She told me I could study anytime I wanted but a party is a party. I told her no. She tried to put on the puppy dog pout. I told her no. Again she tried. She tried to throw in a comment about how books were only holding me back to have more fun. I told her no but with a more aggressive tone as I threw the check list and budget information onto the floor. I slammed the door behind me and went back to my house.

I told Spike I was not coming and he could go if he wanted to. I just did not care. I kept to my books and watched out the window. Pinkie was still receiving more and more supplies. The bouncy house came a day early. Go figure she set it up the first chance she got it out of the box. More and more I learned about the additions to her party. Whatever. I told her that I quit. It was none of my business anymore. She never did listen until it comes to a screeching halt. But we aren't there yet.

The day of the bash finally came. Started at five in the afternoon, right on time. Spike left and said he would bring me back some cake. I gave him a half-hearted good-bye and went to my research. I prepared my evening with the books I wanted to catch up on. Yes I know, this is what princess doesn't want me doing but today I had my reasons. I wanted Pinkie Pie to learn that she cannot have everything she wants without facing the consequences. I thought Mr. and Mrs. Cake would have told her by now about her spending but no, no pony seems to question her. She gets whatever she wants and if she doesn't she still manages to get it in the end. Like how she nearly drove Cranky Doodle insane just to gain his friendship. But no, she had to say I worry too much and I do not have enough fun because of my books. But she also said I needed to get that humbug out of my rear end and just let loose. How dare she...

Not even a half hour in I get a knock at my door. I answered it and saw that it was Apple Jack. She wanted to check up on me. But also asked if I was coming to the party. I told her no. And of course she had to ask why. I told her it was personal. She nodded her head then left.

Fifteen minutes later another knock at my door. This time it was Rarity with her sister Sweetie Belle. Dressed in pretty flashy dresses and I had to admit looked very good. They asked if I was coming. I told them no. They asked how come. I told them it was personal.

An hour and half later. Again another knock. I was getting really frustrated. This time it was Fluttershy. Another question if I was coming. I told her no, something personal. Just then Rainbow Dash stuck her head around the corner with a lamp shade over her head and a dumb witted smile. "Ah come on Twilight let loose once in a while"! I just told them no. And closed the door.

Finally I was alone with my books. Only problem, the music was blaring too loud for me to even concentrate. I looked at my clock, it was a bit after eight. I was not getting anything finish My frustration grew. I could go over and ask them nicely to turn the music down or just try my luck in the basement. Going over to ask Pinkie Pie to turn down the noise can go either two ways. She would honor it because we are friends or not listen again. Then going down in the basement, it should drown out the music. I grabbed some candles and the books I wanted to read and headed down stairs.

Great. Now I was sitting in the basement for solitude. The music I could still hear just fine. Just then I heard a familiar voice calling from upstairs banging on my door. "HEY TWILIGHT! YOO-HOO"! The banging continued. I was not in the best of moods as I trotted up the basement steps to open the door to find Pinkie Pie along with Rarity, Apple Jack, Dash and Fluttershy. Streamers in their hair along with party hats. Figures. "Come on Twilight. Party is going to be over in a couple of hours"! Pinkie bounced and bounced.

"Pinkie". I said with a stern tone. "I told you that I was not attending your party. I got work I need to do for the princess and I have to get this report done as its due tomorrow".

She titled her head and blew on her party blower, "Well why did not you work on it earlier"?

I gritted my teeth, "Because you hired me to watch your spending. I told you time and time again you are going over but you just kept adding to the list". My voice drew higher, "You did not listen, you are over an estimated five thousand bits and counting but you kept wanting more and told me over and over not to worry

"Twilight I got this covered". Pinkie smiled.

"How"? I asked.

"With my savings. And I am taking out a loan." Pinkie smiled. Smiled like the usual freak she is.

I slapped myself, "Pinkie. The last time you filed for a loan you got rejected for various reasons".

"Twilight. Seriously. Stop reading those books and have fun with us". Pinkie kept smiling.

"Yeah have some fun"! Dash cheered throwing her arm into the air in triumph.

"Come on, you had been to the others one why not this one"? Apple Jack asked.

"I told you I had work to do"! I shouted.

"It will not kill you". Pinkie's face was almost pressed up against mine.

"No. I had all week to work on it and you whined about how I was the only one to keep track of your spending. Well there you go Pinkie. Thanks to you my report is going to be late". I shouted again, "So please will you leave me alone"?

Pinkie Pie just did not get it. "Come on, some cake will cheer you right up". She reached for my arm and tried to pull me towards her direction.

"I said no"! I pulled my arm away from her.

"Twilight stop being difficult! I am sure the princess can underst..." She tried to pull my arm again.

I do not know why I did it. I could of just said fine I will have some cake if it shut you up. Princess Celestia is sure to understand that the report I wanted to give her would be late. But for my own stubborn pride of trying to be perfect I was blinded by frustration and just wanted Pinkie to get it through her head. Well, replace the thought with my hoof. Yes, I punched Pinkie Pie in the face. Well between her nose and eye area.

Before I knew it. Pinkie Pie was on the ground. Confused. Scared. And I am sure I saw blood. She was holding her face looking up right at me. My frustration was no gone, now I was filled with regret and worry. I looked at my friends. Their mouths open wide with shock. Pinkie's lip trembled as she tried to hold back her tears, trying to hold in her hiccups.

"Pinkie I... I'm..." I tried to apologize but before I knew it she picked herself up and ran out of the library. There were ponies outside too busy to notice as the party continued to be festive. Oh my Celestia. What have I done? I punched my friend in the face and all she wanted to do was invite me to have some fun.

My friends looked at me. Fluttershy was still in shock. Apple Jack frowned in disappointment and shook her head. Rainbow Dash was pissed and I knew she wanted to hit me but was holding herself back. Rarity did not even want to look at me. She turned and left. Probably to chase after Pinkie Pie.

"Girls? Girls?" I tried my best to convince them that it was an accident or at least a bad reaction.

"Twilight." Apple Jack said. "You're a nice pony but... what I just saw you do was just... not you."

"I should kick you in the face!" Rainbow Dash yelled. Her face was so red. She was the type that wanted to avenge any of her friends.

"DASH!" Apple Jack pulled her tail with her teeth then set her down. Dash fell on her face to the floor. Apple Jack looked at me again, "Well leave you alone Twilight." Rainbow Dash picked herself up and walked out but not before she knocked over one of my smaller shelves. Books all over the floor. Apple Jack followed her but at a slower pace, she looked back me one last time. "I know you said no Twilight, but Pinkie just wanted to make sure you aren't cooked up here in this library all alone." She blinked and shook her head again in disappointment, "Well Twilight. We will leave you alone. And them some. I hope this will blow over."

Fluttershy slowly followed Apple Jack. Fluttershy looked at me with scared eyes. "Fluttershy please I did not me..." Fluttershy turned around, bit the doorknob with her teeth and slowly closed the door.

Well... I am finally alone now. This is what I wanted, but not in this way. My hoof hurt, but Pinkie's eye I know feels worse.

I sat on the floor. Confused at what happened. I hit Pinkie, that part I got, but why would I do that? Sure I wanted her to just stop and listen for once but she never did. I could go out there but what is stopping me? I am scared that every pony out there might have heard what happened and would give the cold shoulder or call me names or maybe even hit me? What would Mr. and Mrs. Cake think? Would I even be allowed back in their store? What about every pony else?

Those books I had with me? The ones that I wanted to read so badly? I threw them up against the wall knocking over some more books.

I kept going on how Pinkie Pie was stubborn, but it was really me that was stubborn. I could not put my pride and worry aside just for one night. Princess Celestia understood, but I always wanted to keep everything organized and on time.

I cried. I seriously did. I punched my friend in the face. I punched our friendship in the face too and now her great big party bash is ruined.

Have you ever hurt a friend because you were under too much stress? I have...

I am... full of regret.

Author's Note

Okay, I know you're going to jab me for grammar errors but I just want to let you know I'm trying this new software that is supposed to help me. So far, I think its doing so-so, not perfect but it helped some.

Also about this story, its a one shot. Well it started a one shot a long time ago then it grew out of control. if you want to see the rest you can visit my fanfiction.net page but I highly suggest not doing so because I'm not so proud of it. I actually would like to remake it and make alot of changes to it.

The Hit: PINKIE PIE

Hello! Please excuse the party streamers or what is left of them!

My name is Pinkie Pie and every pony in town is my friend! Well... I thought every pony was. A lot of ponies said I am too random, I take that as a complement. I am sweet, adorable, bubbly, friendly and always there for every pony.

That was told to me so many times when I stayed here in Ponyville ever since I moved out of the old rock farm my parents owned. Everyday when I walk outside I greet the day by saying hello to every pony I see. I see their smile, they see mine. I see a frown, I go out of my way to turn it upside down. In the end, they always smile. Mission Accomplished I would tell myself. Ponyville is a town of smiles anyway.

I like to throw parties, small parties, big parties. You name it. I throw parties for birthdays. Holidays, celebrations, weddings, anniversaries, welcome to Ponyville parties, welcome home parties. Goodbye and good luck parties, moving away parties. How many hooves am I am holding up by counting those? Whoops.

Now, some of you are just thinking. "Pinkie Pie you just throw a party for any ridiculous reason"!

Do I now? A lot of times it seems like that but what do you do when you got so many friends? What do you do when you want to bring them all together? I must have like ten or twenty groups of friends and counting. I want them all to socialize together and be friends. But a party for only my friends such as Apple Jack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy and... Who am I forgetting? Ah yes Spike... I'm sorry that's not fair of leaving Twilight out. As you see, Twilight did something to me that she's sorry for but I would not listen that caused all of this. I just wanted her to have fun and life doesn't have to be all about wasting your time cooked up in a house when there's a whole big world out there ready to take.

I'm sure Twilight feels sorry but for that tiny few seconds she was some pony else. She struck me and hit me in my eye. It's still sore. Every time I look at it in the mirror it hurts even more, not just physically also emotionally. I have a black eye. Some ponies say I deserved this for being so cheery and invading space. Well, you might be right or you might be wrong.

It all started around a few weeks ago where Rarity invited me to a brunch date with her. Rarity if you didn't know is a slave for fashion, always wanted to look good and turn heads. My neck still hurts for trying to do that. But Rarity also invited an important client of hers along with another friend. Her client; Crystal Clear, a white unicorn herself with fire-red stylish hair. If I didn't know better, I could swear these two were probably long-lost sisters for their taste in fashion and sharing almost the same opinion on everything. Or is that Rarity just kissing up because Crystal Clear is one of her biggest clients since she started her business? Crystal's friend named; Aquamarie. She is a light bluish-green colored unicorn that seems more of a tag along. But looked bored most of the time and occupied herself with a digital book thingy. A tablet, I think she called it. Was that a frown I just saw there? I can fix that! But not before Aquamarie dropping her tablet thingy. Oops. Sorry. Me smile.

Cutting back to the story here. The four of us had a great time we talked, we ate, we told each other our occupations and stories that went along with them. Rarity ofcourse talked about her clothes, Crystal pretty much the same except that she's was a model on a couple occassions for Hoity Toity's spring fashion line but suffered a major wardrobe malfunction that made her quit. Don't know how you can get one of those? Is it contagious?

I turned my attention to Aquamarie who was trying to get her tablet to work again. I was really sorry that I tried to surprise her with my puppet show with using biscuits. Good thing, Aquamarie can easily forgive and would say that even the slightest thing would cause the thing-a-ma-bobber to act funny. I spent the rest of the brunch talking with Aquamarie who I could swear is like if Twilight Sparkle were to trade in books for little gadgets like that do-hicky she played with. She even said she could fit an entire library on there. Now that was awesome! It's like putting your hobby into a tiny machine! And yes, technology is pretty scarce around Ponyville but where Crystal and Aqua are from its common.

Aqua finally got her tablet thingy working again and showed me how to work it. It was so awesome! We ended up watching movies on it. Read a few news articles. Watched her favorite videos of fish and other sea life. Looked at funny little kittens hiding in a shoe. Even a puppy peaking his head out of a top hat! Where's Fluttershy?! She needs to see this! She would die if she saw this!

Rarity lead the conversation into a question between the four of us. What do we plan on doing in ten years. Rarity said that she wanted to keep making dresses but then she would be more noticed. Aquamarie said she wanted to open up her own aquarium because she loved sea animals big and small. Crystal Clear said she would like to manage a business and set it up in a small town like ours, she was just looking for ideas. Then it came down to me. I often wondered this. How long I could stay with Mr. and Mrs. Cake and their twins? But what I actually had an interest in doing lately is breaking off and do a party planning business. Or opening up my own club. What really almost lit off like a firecracker. Is that Crystal Clear and Aquamarie really seemed on board with the idea.

This was too good to be true! Me making a business? A party planning business? TOO AWESOME! I wanted to bounce right there! Okay I did and ended up breaking the table with getting jelly all over everything but it was all in good. So pretty much, I would meet with various ponies that was be on board for the idea of opening a business in Ponyville. Only problem, Ponyville was a nice little quiet town. What I had in mind was opening a club that would blare music and have lights beaming up into the sky. So after a bit of talking Crystal and I decided we were going to be partners in a business. We'll call the placed. "Planet Cupcakes"!

I went around telling my friends about my new partnership. This means I will be making my own money! All the things I could buy raced through my head. I could even get my own house! Apple Jack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity congratulated me and Crystal. But for some reason. Twilight Sparkle was hitting the books again. Last time I saw her she was carrying a giant stack of them into her library. Crystal seemed really absorbed into making this project work. Planet Cupcakes was on its way! I found an old run down building we could use, Crystal approved and hired a building staff after I showed her some plans I drew up.

Gee. After telling you all this, it seemed like Crystal and I really got close. She liked all my ideas but I knew she was one of those hipster girls that like crazy artsy stuff, meaning she must like anything colorful. I tried to throw in something for every pony but ended getting scraped due to space. Sorry Fluttershy, no petting zoo I am afraid.

I walked straight up to Mr. and Mrs. Cake and told them I was going into the party planning and club business with a partner. Mr. Cake really approved of the idea saying it would be a good learning experience, Mrs. Cake felt like she was losing a child. Somehow I felt that too but I was welcomed to stay in the room until I get enough money to move out. As the week went on the more and more I noticed Twilight had herself buried in her library. I would knock on her door and try to invite her to my place for pie. And as usual she would say she's busy reading something so she can make notes. Or something I forget. I left and went back to the Sugar Cube corner and found my party planner.

I was so busy taking requests for party dates as of lately besides helping Crystal build the business. I ran into more ponies along the way that told me about a party date they had planned and wrote it down. Usually I would write them all down in pride but at the end of the day. I messed up. I really messed up. Mostly every pony wants a party on the same day which would be a Friday. Talk about a cow-inky dink. So I proposed to all my clients that we throw all our eggs in one basket and just have the one giant bash. After some convincing I got them all to agree. See? I never fail to please a pony client.

About ten small parties converted into one big party. Sound awesome? Pretty much the other parties were for birthdays, welcome to Ponyville party, foam parties, another was for a charity auction, then one for my business finally taking off. And for another special reason. To celebrate the anniversary of when we all became friends. When Twilight and us defeated Nightmare Moon that marked the day when we all truly became friends. I was holding this special cause for the biggest reason. Though, I was not proud of this other reason. My parents coming to Ponyville to visit me but I worked in a welcoming party for them.

Almost every one of my friends had a job to do with helping my new business. Aquamarie and Fluttershy were gathering the animals for the petting zoo. Rainbow Dash was rescheduling Friday to be a clear day. Apple Jack, Big Mac and some other ponies were building the stage along with setting up chairs, tables, booths. Rarity was designing party dresses for the party and uniforms for my business. Though there was one pony missing. Missing out on all the fun. I just saw Twilight carry in more books into her library than slamming the door. I swear she's going to get buried under her own books if she's not careful.

Every pony had a job to do and was helping. Crystal managed to get her friends from out-of-town to even help. The job I managed to snag away from Crystal is the buying catalog that managers usually order from. I scanned through it, so many things I wanted for this bash. A chocolate fountain? Ohhhhhh... A giant ice sculpture of a pony! Yes yes this is all so cool! Usually I would have to make do with what I got or rent out a few things myself but with Crystal's help I know this business can get off on the right foot. What I noticed in the past couple of days is that Twilight kept going in and out of the library, calm one minute then freaking out the next. Poor Spike is trailing behind her at times. So, I convinced Crystal to let me do the cataloging. She gave me the catalog along with a list of papers with every clients budget but since we all agreed to mash all the parties together. We added them up together and got a really big amount.

I raced on over to Twilight's house. Knocked on the door. She answered it in her usual way. Friendly as always. Just how I like it. But she seemed ancy. She explained that she had a few books to read but was willing to talk. I asked if she could help me with my catalogging and budget. And as usual, she looked back at all of her books.

"Pretty please with sugar on top"? I put on the puppy dog look, "You're really good with math." Not like I wasn't good at it, just a lot of numbers to crunch and Crystal is already going through other arrangements. So after asking her probably three times she finally agreed. I have my ways. I have my ways. So after visiting the clients and showing them what we had to offer in the week span, they seemed really impressed with the selection. They placed simple orders, but after I got done pointing out what might work better. They circled what they wanted. I gave Twilight the numbers and she started working her magic. Though, Twilight seemed pretty ancy, almost looking at the list then back to me with an irritated look. I told her do not worry, everything will be fine, but Twilight seemed really irritated after I told her that.

"Twilight is there something wrong"? I asked.

"Pinky with all the stuff you're ordering and trying to change the clients minds to splurge a little more. You're over the budget that is marked on the top whoever wrote it down. About like five thousand six hundred and seventy-three bits". Twilight pointed out.

I looked over Twilight's work and scratched my head. That's odd, what was she marking down? I think I forgot to tell her that there was a difference in rental price and the real buying price. Before I could tell her she said goodbye and left to go back to her house. Well, I do admit that I made a big deal about how awesome the party was along the way between going from house to house to meet our clients. But come on, I'm serious this is going to be the biggest one yet if it goes out without a hitch.

I took the order forms back to Crystal who was already finishing up other paper work. What can I describe my relationship with Crystal Clear now? At first we were complete strangers but now we seem to be very close. She's very supportive and really believes that work can be fun. Though I wonder at times why would she jump on my idea for a party making business along with a club in the first place? Rarity says that she needed the experience as she just got her business degree along with being promoted to manager at a couple of jobs but left because she didn't have any freedom to make any changes. Well that's thoughtful of her, she wanted to make work more fun for her employees. So when she looked at the order forms, she scratched her head as well.

"Pinkie honey? Did you remember to mark down what is a rent and what is an actual buy"?Crystal took out a pencil and started trying to make the corrections in front of me. "Because if you did you put them all down for buying and then the customer would own it instead of renting it. Rent is using it for a certain amount of time and then returning it. Renting is only a quarter of the buying price".

I just nodded my head as she continued to explain but she did it in a nice way. I did remember asking the customers if they would like to rent instead of buy because if a customer wanted to buy a chocolate fountain for the party, after the party it's theirs. So Twilight did make the mistake but then again it was my fault for not explaining it to her earlier. But Twilight seemed to be murmuring something as she wrote the numbers down I noticed. So I decided to take the heat, which Crystal didn't even do. Why try to insult your friend's ability to another friend?

So after everything was fixed, I still had bits to spend which was awesome because we decided to order more stuff. Crystal sent out the order form. A day or two later all the stuff started coming in. First the bouncy house. Oh oh oh this thing looked awesome. I barely could contain myself and opened the box.

AHH! The bouncy house melted!

Oh wait. No it just needs air. I searched the delivery truck and found the air machine. I had help from Apple Jack hooking it up and wallah! The bouncy house was standing tall and perfect. Rainbow Dash and I ran inside and started bouncing. It was so fun! More stuff came off the truck along with Planet Cupcakes making some progress. Sadly, it won't be finished until a couple of months, so we're going to have the party outside. Good thing Mayor Mare gave me the permit to use town square.

About later that day Twilight came by. I greeted her with a smile as usual. But why she came wasn't for good intentions. She claims that I wasn't paying attention to the budget and kept ordering more stuff. I could tell her what Crystal found out, but Twilight wasn't a pony that can take criticism too well when you first tell them. But instead I just bounced and bounced happily around the room. Twilight I didn't know was growing frustrated at first. She kept going on and on about the budget but again I told her not to worry about it. I couldn't tell her that she messed up, she would be devastated.

"That's it Pinkie. I'm not coming to your party if you won't listen"! Twilight shouted at me.

I froze in place. It hit me like a ton of bricks as I tried to put on my puppy dog-eye look. It didn't work, "Twilight of course I listen"!

"Pinkie I usually just sit back and let you do what you want no questions asked. But seeing those numbers you're going to be in a lot of trouble if you can't pay it off"! She shouted again at me. What was preventing me from telling her she made a mistake? I don't know but she was scaring me.

"Twilight I told you again and again I got this covered". I tried to reason with her. "Besides, you can't keep your nose in those books all day anyway".

"COVERED HOW"? She yelled.

"There was... there was." I tried to make up an excuse, "There was more money added because the customers wanted more". Oh that was terrible, that was the lamest lie I could ever tell. Well okay that was not really a lie. "Besides running a busin..."

"PINKIE FORGET IT"! She threw down a clipboard, "Have fun at your party"! She slammed the door behind her. I don't know why but, I just couldn't tell her. This was all a big misunderstanding. Does she really think I'm irresponsible? That really hurt. But usually don't we all say things we don't mean in the end? Oh well, she doesn't mean it I know. She'll end up going to the party and having fun. She'll walk up to me as usual, "GEE PINKIE PIE I SURE WAS WRONG! YOUR MY BESTEST FRIEND IN THE WORLD"! Or something like that.

Crystal came into the room and wondered what all the yelling was about. I just told her that it was just me and a friend having an argument over something silly. She just smiled and offered me some hot coco. I graciously accepted. We clanged our cups together in toast to partnership. The feeling was getting me all giddy. The next day was the big bash. Everything was set up, the crew was hired, the caterer brought his workers to put out the food. DJ Pony looked over her DJ station to make sure everything was set up right.

The bouncy house was ready. Multiple birthday cakes were placed at different tables for the corresponding guests. Dinky Doo's birthday party in the back yard. BonBon's party in the front yard. Charity auction in front of town hall. Rave mix in front of Rarity's place. My parents welcoming party inside of town hall. Wow by the looks of it, it seemed more cluttered than organized. But especially by the end of the night, it's going to be our third year anniversary. Plus we were going to exchange gifts. I gave every pony a memo. I wondered if Twilight got it? She's been in that library since... forever.

The parties went off without a hitch. Every pony was satisfied and barely noticed that some parties started to merge with another. It seemed bad at first once you think about it but clearly you're welcomed to walk around. I spent most of the party going back and forth from one party back inside town hall to check on my parents party. It was so great seeing them here and actually having a good time instead of looking all gloomy back in the day. My sisters Inky and Blinky sure were having an interesting time. I nearly went all gushy when they started talking to the local boy ponies.

I was at so many parties catering and checking on every pony seeing if they needed anything. A few things here and there no problem. But I kept noticing the time. I saved the best party for last as I knew Twilight was busy during the evening so that's why I planned it at the end of all the other parties. The anniversary cake was still at the Sugar Cube corner where I planned the party to be. I sent Apple Jack to check on Twilight earlier to see how she was doing. Even asked her to coax her out to get into the partying mood.

Apple Jack came back and shook her head saying Twilight was still busy. Oh well. I wandered over to one of the other parties to find out it was a wedding shower. What a sweet scene that was seeing a blushing bride to be. Again I asked if they needed anything. All they asked for was more cola. Rarity was passing by with her sister Sweetie Belle and I asked for them to check up on Twilight. They agreed then came back same as Apple Jack. About an hour and a half later I asked Fluttershy to check up on Twilight. Twilight never turns down Fluttershy. Well, same result.

Twilight was missing out on the greatest bash of the century and she's inside that library all alone? Just then DJ pony had a technical malfunction with the booth as the volume couldn't lower unless you rip the cord out of the stereo and that would set us back about two thousand bits. Oh boy that was the only disaster I thought that was going to be that night. The music was even louder. Somehow I knew Twilight wasn't appreciating it.

It was almost around eight thirty pm. Crystal was tending to the customers and making sure everything was satisfactory. She collected the invoices and collected the payment. The night was drawing to a close, only a couple parties were still going on but I left Crystal to tend to it. I told every pony that were close friends can attend the little get together tonight. Good thing most ponies were tired out anyway and it only dwindled down to about twenty ponies including my family. Perfect.

I gathered up our possy and headed over to Twilight's. Maybe now that the parties were dying down that she'll able to come out. Spike unlocked the door for us and called for Twilight. No answer. Spike said she must be down in the basement. We tried opening the door but it was locked. I banged on the door and called out, "TWILIGHT! YOOHOO"!

Slowly the door opened. And out came Twilight. Who... looked groggy. I smiled, "Come on Twilight! The party is about to end in a couple of hours. You look like you could use some goodies to help perk you up". I bounced and I bounced. My friends were in almost the same mood as we set out gifts inside the Sugar Cube corner before coming here. Oh I just love seeing wrapped gifts!

Then reality stepped in.

"Pinkie. I told you I'm not coming to your party. I need to do work for the princess and it's due tomorrow." Twilight grunted.

Luckily I had a party blower in my mouth and blew on it, then tried to talk through my teeth, "Why didn't you work on it earlier"?

She was gritting her teeth. "Because you hired me to watch over your spending. I told you time and time again you're going over but you just kept adding to the list". Her voice grew higher. "You didn't listen, you're over an estimated five thousand bits and counting but you kept wanting more and told me time and time again don't worry".

Again she's bringing this up? Should I tell her that she made a mistake? Should I tell her about the after party? Um. Maybe not right this minute. She looked rather angry. "Twilight I got this covered".

"How?" She fumed.

Again I wondered if I should just tell her out right? No. The money we used was pretty much the customers money on seeing what they are willing to spend on. It was that simple. Again I lied, "With my savings. And I'm taking out a loan".

She hoof slapped herself, "Pinkie! The last time you filed for a loan you got rejected for various reasons".

Okay. First off Twilight, those reasons I admit were for awesome things that can't be physically done. Like making a cake in the shape of an Ursa major and actual size. Or trying to make an ice sculpture to make a replica of the royal palace. Or buying a monster truck then wanting to use ponyville for an obstacle course. Or cloning a T-rex and making it a pet... This isn't helping my case is it?

I just kept my composer, "Twilight. Seriously stop reading those books and have fun with us".

"I TOLD YOU I HAD WORK TO DO"! She shouted.

It was time to get drastic. I pushed my face up against hers, "It won't kill you".

"No. I had all week to work on it and you whined about how I was the only one to keep track of your spending. Well there you go Pinkie. Thanks to you my report is going to be late." Twilight shouted again, "So please will you leave me alone"?

Oh no Twilight. You were working non stop for about two weeks and just because of that you turned mean because of a stupid report. You're going to this party even if I have to drag you there. You were cooked up inside of this library for too long. Princess Celestia said herself that there didn't need to be a set schedule to any report. Somehow I think that Twilight was just avoiding us all week. I grabbed her arm, "Come on. Some cake will cheer you up."

"I said no!" Twilight pulled her arm away.

Twilight, you're not spending our anniversary alone. "Twilight stop being difficult!" I looked at her and tried to pull her arm again. "I'm sure the princess can under..."

Well... there you have it. I guess Twilight just wanted to be left alone until that stupid report was done. She punched me in the eye. My friends gasped in surprise. I fell down. It hurt so much like I couldn't even use my eyelids. It stung when I placed my hooves over it. I looked up at Twilight. That mad face of hers turned into a scared filly. I haven't been hit since I was a little filly. Last time I even cried was when I hurt myself by getting a broken arm. I looked down at my hoof and found drops of blood. Oh my Celestia. Did Twilight really punch my eye out?

I tried to see out of my bad eye and found it nearly impossible to focus. The other eye saw Twilight as she just stood there with her mouth open, I knew she was feeling guilt. My lip was trembling as I blubbered like a baby that just fell down. I barely noticed I was hiccuping until I tried to say something.

"Pinkie I... I'm..." Twilight tried to apologize but I was in pain.

I could barely see out of this eye now it's bumping like a heart beat. I picked myself and ran out of the library. Where that took me. I probably should of picked a place where I didn't want any pony to find me but I decided to run back to the Sugar cube corner. Rarity was chasing after me, calling for me but I didn't answer. I didn't want to be seen but the tears and blood kept dripping all over me. I opened the front door to find Mr. and Mrs. Cake setting everything up along with some help from my family.

Crystal and Aquamarie were there too making sure the table cloths were placed correctly. I was blubbering like a baby, screaming out from the pain as I was about to climb up the stairs. Mrs. Cake ran from the back counter to stop me and was holding my face.

"Oh my what happened to you sweaty"?! Mrs. Cake's mother instincts kicked in.

"Pinkamena Diane Pie! What happened to your eye"? My mother also came forward to inspect my face.

I couldn't even speak clearly. Mr. Cake went and got a small bag of ice and wrapped it in a small rag. My mom was trying to wipe the blood away but it just kept trickling out. Like I was crying blood. Mrs. Cake made me sit down on the lobby sofa as mom wrapped her arms around me, trying to shush her hurt baby. I admit, she could be a bit scolding at times but once you get something like this where her babies get hurt. Watch out. Mr. Cake called the ambulance as I didn't know my new friends were peering from the back room wondering what the commotion is about. I will not even mention my father, he was just fuming! Asking who could of done this to his baby girl.

It hurts... I really does... What a wonderful way to end a night meant for friends and kick off to a new future.

You know that comment ponies made saying I needed a reality check?

Well... it hurts...

Author's Note

Now this is where the story starts to start forming as it has another side to it where Pinkie told her side of the story. She has her share of faults in the situation where it could have been avoided but didn't want to offend. Then again this is Pinkie.

Originally this was supposed to be a one shot a long time ago but it got some attention and I decided to add onto it making side chapters leading up to the situation where it starts filling in the holes. Though some of these later chapters are going to have to be rewritten because it added some unneeded weight to Twilight's side of the story and some people stopped reading because of it. Twilight is stressed for a reason as it would explain in the later chapters, though why not just bring everything in the first chapter? Well i thought about it but the more I want to fill in the gaps later. I might go back and fix it up to fit later chapters.

I might add the other chapters, I might not. Something for you guys to chew on.

Oh yeah, before anyone starts bickering about technology being used in this story. Don't worry because it's not going to be used much, despite there being arcades and a hydro-electric dam in Ponyville. I'm sure that counts for something.

Oh yeah, about the grammar issues. My source just crapped out on me and it took longer to see what was needed to make a correction so I'm going to have to find another grammar checker source for better investment.

The Hit: FLUTTERSHY

Um. Hello. My name is.. Um. Flutt...F...

I'm sorry am I being too loud?

Er... please excuse me I don't really talk a lot which is... Well it's going to make my side of the story very tough to explain. But I'll try my best. As you know, Twilight and Pinkie Pie got into a bit of a... well, how should I say it? I guess a friendly quarrel. No. One friend doesn't end up hitting the other if it's supposed to be friendly.

*Gasp*

Oh shoot I ended up spoiling it didn't I?

*Sigh*

I'm sorry. This whole thing got me shaken up as what I saw. I really can't make sense of it anymore. This really should be between Twilight and Pinkie, but I guess this affects all of us since we're all friends. Um. I guess I should start from the beginning as it lead up to it. Would that be alright?

The past couple of weeks I knew Pinkie Pie was getting into a business deal with another pony named Crystal Clear and together they were going to make a club called Planet Cupcakes. It sounds wonderful and I'm very happy for Pinkie Pie. She went on and on about how she wanted to bring more ponies together and have fun doing so. Pinkie Pie bounced and bounced around my cottage again and again. Angel only shook his head, my little bunny was reading his magazine I had to send away for. It's a bad magazine that has... Um. Suggestive material. A rather rude little bunny... Angel honey don't stare at me I'm trying to tell my side of the story here. Oh dear.

I didn't really have much to say on my behalf. Pinkie Pie and I were sitting in my cottage looking at my calendar as she was flipping through it. I just recently bought a new two year calendar with baby animals hiding in everyday items. You see this kitten in the pop part box? It's so cute! Oh sorry. I was supposed to be telling my side. I keep trailing off. I'm sorry. Um. So anyway Pinkie Pie and I were looking through the dates. Pinkie Pie told me that our three year anniversary is coming up since we first met.

*Gasp*

That's right, I almost forgot. But Pinkie told me not to worry. Such a nice pony she is. She said, "Why not buy presents for each pony?" I do like getting presents. Especially more than one. Though my birthday was usually spent by myself alone before I came to know any other pony.

Pinkie Pie wrote the reminder and invitation. She asked me if it looked alright. I just nodded. I loved all of Pinkie's work and all the trouble she goes through just to put a smile on every pony's face. She is just a doll. Pinkie Pie delivered all the invitations and reminders. I just went back to feeding and tending to my animals as usual. Then I forgot I was running low on bird seeds and off to the market place I went.

I ran into Apple Jack. Selling her gorgeous red apples with pride. Oh they looked so good. I just had to buy one to support a friend. Apple Jack said it was on the house, but I offered to pay. Apple Jack insisted and that was that. We talked about the anniversary and what might be a good present for the others. Though, what was I going to give was a mystery. I'm not very good at deciding what to get every pony, usually I find out whatever I give always ends up in a corner or collects dust. Pinkie didn't say there was a minimum of what we could spend so... Oh no Fluttershy don't be cheap that's heartless.

Oh dear...

The anniversary wasn't until a couple weeks anyway. That's when I noticed Twilight was acting... Rather uptight about something. She would stay in her library for most of the day and would only come out when she's hungry. Or send Spike out. Poor little thing, he seemed like he was in a rush as well. Unfortunately why I mentioned him is that he bumped into me as I finally bought the bird seeds. I dropped my bag, he dropped what looked like supplies. He gathered them up quickly and apologized. I did as well, "I'm sorry Spike. You're not hurt are you?"

"No. No." Spike brushed himself off. "I got to get these back to Twilight. She's having another obsessive compulsive moment again."

"Oh. Is it bad?" I asked.

"It's Twilight. That's pretty much it about her, she likes to keep things organized with the thing she's busy with." Spike explained. "Plus some things she sent away for to be made. It's a su... Uh... Nevermind."

"What thing?" I asked again.

If Spike had a poker face. That was the worst one he ever had. "She apparently thinks she found an error in one of the history books she was reading. I had to go out and get other versions of it to see if she was correct." Spike was annoyed as usual. Poor little guy never gets to have a lot of fun, "Once Twilight sinks her teeth into something she never let's go."

Isn't that the truth... I asked him if he had lunch yet. His little tummy rumbled so I gave him the apple I got from Apple Jack. Spike needed it more than I did. He said thanks and raced back to the library. Apparently Twilight thinks she was onto something big as Spike also explained that the book version she grew up had some conflicts with another book they had to send away for. I don't know the whole story so I'll just mosey on along.

I was shopping in the general store the next day until I found it. A magnet making kit. I stared at it with interest. Then I wondered. Maybe I can buy some of these for my friends! Then I looked at the price. Oh dear. I only had enough money for one kit. If Angel was here he would have smacked me if I didn't come up with this earlier. Buy one, then make magnets for my friends. Yay! Oh sorry, am I loud again?

I bought the kit along with other things and got to work right away. I could make any shape I wanted to which was perfect. I had enough for five plus one for Spike. I started carefully drawing my friends' cutie marks on paper. I must of been trying to get them just right for hours. Before I knew it, it was already time for bed. Oh dear. I put out some food again for my animals then put my project away in a special place so no pony can come across it and spoil the surprise. I went to bed dreaming of that day when my friends see their presents from me. Thanking me for such a unique gift.

The next day Pinkie invited us to look at an old building in Ponyville that had no pony living in it. She used her loan money to buy the building and showed us around. Did I mention that Twilight wasn't there? Sorry, that was important. Twilight wasn't there as she was still locked away in the library. Rarity screamed at the sight of cobwebs, Dash even threw a spider on her and laughed. I took the spider outside to let it go. Poor little guy. At this time, I finally got a chance to meet Pinkie's partner Crystal Clear. Oh she's so pretty and looked brave too. Oh. Or at least knew what she was doing. She introduced herself as a graduate student of Sleipnir academy, that's like almost on the other side of Equestria. She wanted to create and manage a business. Though it was rather peculiar. A smart, business oriented pony like Crystal Clear wanted to be wrapped up in Pinkie Pie's game? Rarity vouched for her. She had another pony with her too. A rather, quiet pony who was occupied with her little gadget device. A blue haired unicorn pony with her mane tied into a pony tail and wore a small red leather sleeveless jacket. I wonder if Rarity made that for her?

Crystal Clear explained the business opportunity. A club for every pony to hang out to have a drink and eat, sit down and socialize with other ponies plus would have little sub shops on the side. She listed off with us if any of the ideas sounded okay. A book store? We nodded, Twilight would like that. A coffee shop and bakery? We all looked at Pinkie. Wouldn't that be conflict of interest? She already worked for Mr. and Mrs. Cake wouldn't opening a bakery in a newer building just dwindle down the other one? A dance hall? We nodded. Banquet hall? Definitely. A gym? We gasped and it was unanimous. A cell phone store? We were intrigued. Kiosks? I raised my hand and asked what that was. Crystal Clear explained nicely its just like the stands outside like with Apple Jack selling her apples. We clapped her hooves to the ground. It all sounds like a hip idea. She listed off more ideas. We were just too excited for all of this. Though I asked if there was a chance for a store for animals. Crystal looked at all the idea lists on her chart, she said she could maybe make a supply store for animal food if that's what I meant. Really, I wanted a place for animals to hang out and enjoy themselves too. But I guess that's alright.

*sigh*

I went home a little disappointed about the whole animal hang out but as Crystal explained it, was more of a big store with a bunch of little stores in it along with banquet halls. But what got me was, she winked at me and gave me a hug saying I was such a sweet little thing she would work something in. Guess that made me feel a bit better, Angel might be nicer if he had a place to unwind every now and then. I went back to work on the magnets and got one of them done. I got Twilight's cutie mark down to the T after referencing back and forth between pictures. Oh it came out so wonderful. I couldn't wait to try the others. I attempted Apple Jack's next, seemed simple enough. An apple couldn't be that hard right? I spent all day doing Apple Jack's and again lost track of time. Oh shoot not again. I threw out some food and made sure Angel got his carrot souffle just right. Such a picky rabbit.

The next day I tried working on the magnets again and looked at the box. It said even a child could do it, why is it giving me such a problem? I was only on Rarity's next and already I couldn't wait until this ordeal was over. I decided to go out this morning, made sure my animals had their food this time and put my project away again. Pinkie Pie kept going back and forth between the Sugar Cube corner and Planet Cupcakes to inspect the building process. So far not so bad but Pinkie said something about the building not being ready until a couple of months. That was too bad because I was looking forward to it all. The place wasn't bad either once you think about it. It was on the other side of town but about only a twenty-minute walk from my cottage. This way I won't have to walk all the way into town just to get food then have trouble bringing it back to my place.

I met up with Pinkie Pie who was ecstatic with excitement as she was showing me blue prints even though I couldn't tell what exactly I was looking at. I just complimented and nodded my head. I'm so proud of Pinkie getting further in her life. Talk about timing. We found Aquamarie looking at the fish tank in the pet shop window. She just stood there for what seemed like minutes like she was entranced by the fish. I stood next to her and watched the fish as well. I admit, they do seem whimsical. Pinkie Pie broke the silence and reintroduced us.

"Um... Hello." I politely waved.

Aquamarie; I thought was a bored pony but also politely said hello. She explained that she was just looking at the fish in the window. I looked back and noticed the many types. So wonderful seeing them swim around. Though there was this one fish that was bigger than test and had a very bloated face. It looked at me, I looked back at it. Eventually I looked away, gave me the creeps but I'm sure it was harmless. At least from what Aquamarie told me saying what the fish was. I just admired the smaller colorful fish. Pinkie then out of nowhere said she lost track of time and had to talk to Crystal again leaving us alone. Somehow, I know Pinkie was just trying to make us friends. I wouldn't mind, I mean if she wanted to.

Aqua then pressed her hoof to the glass and said, "That jellyfish shouldn't be in the tank with the other jellyfish. It could die."

"What do you mean?" I was puzzled, my aquatic animal knowledge wasn't as good as knowing land animals.

"That one floating in the corner is trying to avoid the one floating in the middle here. The middle one is known to have this gel substance on its skin that is toxic to certain types of other jellyfish." Aqua explained as she walked to the front door. "I got to tell the pony working the register."

"Oh dear." I said. I followed her in, that poor jellyfish could die.

"Excuse me sir." Aqua tried to get the pony to pay attention. "The jellyfish tank you got there to the side. Uh you got two types of jellyfish that shouldn't be in the same tank."

"Boss told me it was alright to put them in the tank together." The pony shifted his shoulders and seemed rather uncaring.

"Hey! It's not okay! That one has a poison on it that could kill the other one." Aqua shouted.

"Listen lady the boss here told me himself he looked into it. Really what makes you so worried?" The pony picked up a magazine to ignore Aqua. This went on for another couple of minutes.

I got mad quickly. Aqua was trying to persuade the employee but he wouldn't listen. I slammed my hooves onto the counter and put on my nasty face. "YOU'RE GOING TO GET THAT POOR JELLYFISH OUT OF THAT TANK FROM THE VENOMOUS ONE! OR I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING NOT NICE!" I shouted. Then I looked around to see the other customers look at me, I blushed and pressed my hooves to the floor. "or... um if you want to..."

Somehow in the end. We walked out owning the jellyfish that Aqua tried to rescue. Wasn't cheap either but I kept looking at the little thing. Couldn't say I approved at the thought of owning something weird at first but now I look at it. I can see how Aqua thought it was interesting. Indeed it was cute. Almost looks like a see through octopus.

"I'm sorry for dragging you into this Fluttershy." Aqua apologized, "I'll pay you for your half once I get the money."

This shocked me, "No. It was pleasure helping a friend. Matter of fact I think the little guy took a liking to us."

Aqua laughed, "I think she likes you more though because you were the last push we needed to get her out of there." I lifted up the container to look at the swimming jellyfish just floating. How could she tell this was a girl? "Um. I should have bought a tank with this but the fish itself wasn't cheap. Only problem is where are we going to keep it? I don't think Rarity would like me using her bowls or bathtub as a temporary tank. Not sure about that cat of hers."

"I... could keep it at my place." I spoke up.

"Oh you're such a sweet heart if you have room. But I don't want you to give up your tub just for this." Aqua was flustered.

"Not at all. How much could a jellyfish tank cost?" I asked.

"About one hundred to five hundred bits." Aqua brought up.

I nearly almost dropped the container on the ground. "Almost that much?" I gasped.

Aqua nodded, "Yeah but some of them come with the things needed to keep the jellyfish cozy." She rubbed her head and winced, "Again sorry for dragging you into this I'll be sure to keep up my part of the bargain." I kept trying to tell her it would be my pleasure to take care of the jellyfish on her behalf as she could visit it anytime she wanted. Also to help educate me on how they behave. We named the jellyfish; Jelly. Not very original I know but this is my first jellyfish and I'm not very ready. Jelly would have to stay in my bathtub until I got enough money to get her a tank. Had to make sure Angel would not try to take a bath until further notice, instead use the shower head outside like the other animals I wash off. He was not pleased in the least. Aqua poured some food into the tub for Jelly to eat, boy that stuff looked bad.

Aqua kept checking her little gadget thingy only to her mumble that the service is out. She apologized for some reason, "I'm sorry Fluttershy but I can't get a signal out here. I just wanted to look up some more stuff about Jellyfish but I guess since you got a lot of trees its just blocking the signal."

Oh. No need to apologize, "I think my friend Twilight Sparkle has books on aquatic animals. She could probably help?" Aqua nodded accepting my hospitality. We left Jelly alone in the tub with her food and made sure the doors and windows were locked. Angel didn't seem happy. We walked to the library only to find out it was locked. "Oh... I guess she isn't home." I sighed in disappointment. But then again she locks the door when she doesn't want to be bothered. I don't know why but I took a gamble. I knocked on the door.

"Twilight Sparkle you say?" Aqua looked at me.

I nodded, "Yes the town librarian."

She frowned, "Not much of a library if you lock it when a pony might want to come in."

That caught my attention easily, "Yes I don't see many ponies come in and out of here. Just Twilight and her assistant. But she has her reasons."

"Oh well. No harm in trying Fluttershy." Aqua shifted her shoulders. She pulled out her gadget then smiled, "Oh good. Service." She turned her head, "So what kind of pony is Twilight Sparkle? I'm just curious if you don't mind me asking."

"Oh not at all. She's a very kind and helpful friend. She really knows a lot too." I smiled. But to my disappointment... Twilight never answered the door. I guess she was not in or too wrapped up in her studies. I could have flown into the window but that would be invading privacy so Aqua and I looked up the jellyfish manual on her gadget. Sure were a lot of facts. So I invited her back to my cottage for a friendly sit down and cheesecake. We ate and she noticed my project was sitting out as I forgot to put it away. Oh dear I forgot to put it away, she looked at it and smiled. Said they were cool and she used to make these with her dad when she was younger. I showed her what I made so far, only two along with Rarity's almost finished. Aqua offered to help, which was great because I didn't have anything else to do today besides look after my animals. We ended up finishing the magnets and even made more than I thought I was going to make. I took extra precaution for my friends' magnets, threw glitter on them. This was a fun filled afternoon.

So everyday up until the day Pinkie Pie said she was going to throw a huge party, I let Aqua hang out with me and help me with my animals. It was so great getting help. The more she came over the more I learned, we became fast friends. Jelly was doing just fine swimming around in my tub as I would have never know she would have needed salt water to live. Think about after when the party finishes I'll just have enough to buy her the tank she needs. More and more Jelly started to surprise me, just today she started glowing different colors. I thought she was sick but Aqua told me she was just like a mood ring. I stared in awe. We both laughed.

Pinkie Pie came back and told us about the giant party. She seemed really happy and asked me if I can lend her some of my animals for a petting zoo. I gasped, that was such a wonderful idea I didn't pass up on it. Pinkie then explained the petting zoo was for Dinky Do's party. Oh that Dinky Do was such a cutie, her mom Derpy wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed but she really likes to make her daughter happy. I asked if Aqua was willing to help, she nodded in agreement and picked out which animals were going to be there. Some sheep, some chickens, bunnies, a couple pigs. Pinkie Pie already asked if Big Mac was willing to build a few pens, he agreed. So thoughtful.

The day of the bash finally came. Pinkie Pie mentioned the anniversary would be the last party of the night. I gathered my gifts and left them at the Sugar Cube corner. My animals made their way easily to their pens ready for the party. The party started at five and I thought at first it was almost mass chaos. Ponies were everywhere. I was at Dinky's party watching over the animals as well as the fillies playing. Aqua was going in between catering between parties and then watching the animals. Dinky had many guests at her party, then again I'm not sure half of them were supposed to be there and were just party hopping. She got many gifts, she blew out her candles on her cake that the Sugar Cube corner made for her, they played games and feed the animals. I just love seeing fillies play with the animals. Then suddenly the music over at Rarity's place just boomed.

Pinkie came by to apologize and asked me to check on Twilight to see if she can come to the party later. Was Twilight still in the library? I went without question and knocked on her door. She answered it, her hair was a bit of a mess but also looked stressed. I asked, "Twilight. You look... nice this evening."

She frowned. "Yes apparently this report I'm working on is taking a toll on me."

I tilted my head to try and show interest, "What's it about?"

Twilight rubbed her face but grunted, "Fluttershy it's like trying to explain physics in two minutes."

I winced but was worried, "Twilight would you like me to bring you anything from the party I'm helping with? Derpy said she had extra cake if you wanted any."

Twilight frowned, "Did by any chance... did Derpy tell you she might have something big back at the post office she could not deliver for me?" I saw the sudden desperate look in her eyes. "Because I was... really counting on it."

I tapped my chin, "N..No Twilight, Derpy never mentioned a delivery today. Was it important"? I asked.

Twilight rubbed her face again and seemed to really want me out of here after I gave her an honest reply, "Whatever Fluttershy, I got to get back to work. This thing is due tomorrow and I'm trying to put the finishing touches on it. Just talking now is delaying me greatly."

Just then Rainbow Dash sneaked up from behind me, "Ah come on Twilight let loose once in a while!" Dash was enjoying herself a little too much. She must have been party hoping.

"No!" She slammed the door on the two of us.

"Party pooper." Dash frowned then turned around.

Dash tagged along as I went back to the party I was helping with. It was wrapping up anyway as Derpy paid off her invoice in full to Crystal Clear and thanked her for her services. Crystal was very happy with the results and thanked all of us for helping. Pinkie Pie again hopped in front of us reminding us that the anniversary was getting ready. I didn't do much party hoping like Dash did but I did learn that Pinkie's parents were in town and that she was throwing a welcoming party for them. Funny, Pinkie always described them of being old-fashioned but from what I saw is that they loved socializing.

Some time went by as I had Aqua and Rainbow Dash help me gather my animals and return them home. Made sure they were fed. I checked on Jelly to make sure she was okay. Floating there like a little swimming angel that she is. Angel, again mad he can't take a bath and had to settle for a shower every time. We walked back to the bash as some of them were finally dying down. Pinkie looked asked if Twilight was willing to come. I just said she didn't look too happy tonight and said no. Pinkie grunted then frowned. I knew she had enough. She gathered all of us as Aqua excused herself to go help out Crystal. We found Spike with Rarity. Spike unlocked the door to the library and walked in. Twilight wasn't around. Spike said she must have been in the basement.

Pinkie Pie shouted and knocked, "TWILIGHT! YOO HOO!"

The door opened and out came Twilight who looked like she wasn't in the best of moods.

"Come on Twilight! The party is about be over in a couple of hours!" Pinkie bounced.

"Pinkie. I told you I'm not coming to your party. I need to do work for the princess and its due tomorrow." Twilight was frustrated, looked like she could kill some pony.

Pinky blew into a party blower, "Why didn't you work on it earlier?"

She was gritting her teeth. "Because you hired me to watch over your spending. I told you time and time again you're going over but you just kept adding to the list." Her voice grew higher. "You didn't listen, you're over an estimated five thousand bits and counting but you kept wanting more and told me time and time again don't worry."

Pinky just smiled like she usually did. "Twilight I got this covered."

"How?" Twilight fumed.

Pinkie smiled, "With my savings. And I'm taking out a loan."

Twilight hoof slapped herself, "Pinkie. the last time you filed for a loan you got rejected for various reasons."

Somehow I knew that Pinkie wasn't going to back down, "Twilight. Seriously stop reading those books and have fun with us."

"Yeah have some fun!" Dash cheered throwing her arm into the air in triumph.

"Come on, you been to the others one why not this one?" Apple Jack asked.

"I TOLD YOU I HAD WORK TO DO!" She shouted.

Pinkie pushed her face up against hers, "It won't kill you."

"Um. Twilight maybe you should..." I tried to cut in.

Pinky grabbed her arm, "Come on. Some cake will cheer you up."

"I said no!" Twilight pulled her arm away. Pinkie could tame even a dangerous bear to like cake but somehow I think Twilight was more ferocious.

I tried to slid in, "Um. Pinkie maybe you should..." My eyes were filled with worry, I looked at the others who were watching uneasily.

"Twilight stop being difficult!" Pinkie tried to pull her arm again. "I'm sure the princess can under..."

*WHAM*

My eyes winced. Pinkie was on the floor holding her face. I saw blood. I wanted to turn my head away but I couldn't. I stared at Pinkie in horror. Twilight would never do what I thought she just did, but she did anyway. She just hit Pinkie in the eye. Oh my Celestia is blood coming out of her eye? Oh no, no, no, no. Blood! I wanted to rush over but I'm a bit peckish when it comes to blood even when wrapping up band aids I don't like seeing blood. I looked at Twilight. The angry Twilight was gone. Now replaced with a confused version. She stood there trying to walk over to Pinkie Pie.

"Pinkie Pie I'm... I'm." I knew Twilight was trying to apologize, but Pinkie just got back up on her four hooves. She was crying no doubt, she was crying so hard that she started hiccuping as she ran out of the library. I heard Rarity grumbling when she looked at Twilight with angry eyes. Something tells me that Rarity knew what Twilight was up to more than I did. Then Rarity ran out of the library calling Pinkie's name over and over again. Pinkie Pie's cries I could still hear but were fading because of the distance. Twilight looked at us, she was scared and sincere, "Girls? Girls?"

I looked at Apple Jack who stepped up. "Twilight... You're a nice pony but what you just did... was not you."

I was scared. Shivering almost.

Rainbow Dash erupted into anger as she pushed past Apple Jack and was close to Twilight's face. "I SHOULD KICK YOU IN THE FACE!" Rainbow Dash was pure red. Dash isn't one to see any of her friends get hurt even if it's from another friend. Oh dear.

"DASH!" Apple Jack grabbed her tail and pulled her back. Dash landed on her face. She wiped her face off from the dust on the floor as Twilight I guess was studying too much that she forgot to clean. Dash was pacing back and forth trying to blow off some steam. Apple Jack said, "We'll leave you alone."

I saw Dash leaving the library but before she did. She mustered enough strength to tip over a small shelf. She was angry, she wanted to blow off steam but was doing it for the worst reasons. Books were all over the floor. Dash finally left but I heard her mumble, "Witch." Well, replace the W with a B. Apple Jack winced, Twilight with her mouth open to see her books just thrown all over the floor in rage.

"Twilight. I know you said no but all Pinkie was doing is making sure you aren't cooked up in the library all alone." Apple Jack shook her head in disappointment, "Well Twilight. We'll leave you alone and then some. Hopefully this blows over." Then she followed Dash, I was about to do the same. I noticed earlier when Twilight was arguing with Pinkie, Spike slipped upstairs to hide in his basket. At first I didn't want to leave him alone but somehow, I think Twilight's anger was gone for the rest of the night.

She looked at me. My blood ran cold. "Fluttershy please... I didn't me..."

I didn't want her to see my eyes water as I closed the door slowly with my teeth.

Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash didn't say much as we walked to the Sugar Cube corner together. Dash was fuming, Apple Jack kept a straight face but sighed now and then. I just hid my face underneath my hair. We found Rarity sitting outside the Sugar cube corner, just sitting there.

"Rarity? Did Pinkie Pie go inside?" Apple Jack asked.

Rarity nodded, she bit her bottom lip I noticed, "Yes. Her eye is in worse shape than we thought. Mr. Cake called the ambulance and they'll be here quickly."

"You think we can pop in just to check on her?" Apple Jack asked, I still saw that hint of worry in her eye.

"I... wouldn't." Rarity bit her lip again.

Rainbow Dash sighed, "Guess that means that's it for the anniversary." She shook her head in disbelief, "Hate to say this gang but. Happy anniversary."

"What happened to us?" Apple Jack asked.

"I don't know but, things change over time. Just looks like friendship is one of them." Rarity sighed.

"What's going to happen to Twilight?" I asked.

"Well... Every pony in there can't believe what they heard. But if charges are brought up both are in pretty deep trouble." Rarity continued.

"Oh right. It happened in the library but Twilight was the one who hit her." Apple Jack brought up. "Pretty much a no win situation."

"Not only that. The police can just follow the blood trail from the library to the Sugar cube corner." Dash pointed out.

Rarity, Jack, and I gasped as we saw the trail. It wasn't a gallon of blood just trickles every here and now.

"Well we can't clean it up. It's evidence." Dash sighed.

"Just pray this works out for the better." Apple Jack whispered, I could hear it just fine.

We walked inside after gathering courage. Pinkie was crying, but not as much anymore before she left. The pony that was holding her rocking her gently back and forth I assume was her mother. Mrs. Cake was using a cold rag to wipe the blood away while Pinkie held a bag of ice over her eye. This just made me want to cry even more. Mr. Cake waved us to the back room, I gulped and we walked into the kitchen.

"Girls. What exactly went on tonight?" Mr. Cake seemed more panicked but desperate, he wasn't that angry.

Apple Jack stepped forward, "Well... it went like this. Pinkie Pie and us girls went over to Twilight Sparkle's house and... Well Twilight was working on something. But in the end." Apple Jack took a deep breath then finally came forth, "Pinkie Pie wanted Twilight to come so she started pulling on Twilight. Twilight got mad and ended up punching Pinkie in the eye."

"Is that what really happened?" Mr. Cake asked.

We nodded, Apple Jack replied, "Yes sir."

"Yes." Dash nodded.

"Pretty much that's what happened." Rarity added.

"Alright." Mr. Cake sighed, "Just go in the other room with the others that are waiting for the party... Or go, do whatever I don't care." Mr. Cake just shook his head and left the kitchen.

It was a long night. The ambulance finally came and took Pinkie away. She wanted the party to continue but we just couldn't. Every pony there from Derpy, Cheerilee, the cutie mark crusaders, Big Mac, Granny Smith, BonBon, Lyra, Doctor Hooves, Soarin, Spitfire, the Mayor, Carrot Top. To Aquamarie's and Crystal Clear's friends that Pinkie threw an extra invitation to that were in town to help. Watt even came back from Canterlot only to be greeted with sad faces. We just couldn't do it. With the mood ruined. I was talking to Aquamarie the rest of the party. I was slouching on the couch, there was no music. I pardoned myself because it was getting late. I hated the atmosphere. We even tried exchanging gifts between the four of us but it just wasn't the same. I gave them my magnets. But because of the mood, I accepted that they were awkward about the thing. But I knew they liked the effort that was put into them. I got back an apple-shaped jug for holding liquid. Also a new hat to keep the sun out of my eyes. Some sunglasses. Thank you every pony.

The night just dragged on further. I called it quits, gathered my gifts and got my extra slices of cake. Aquamarie offered to walk me home. I said sure why not. Hated how tonight turned out anyway. She didn't understand the situation, I didn't blame her. She barely knew Twilight the way we did, Pinkie a little. I stopped by the library and left a couple of pieces of cake in front of the door along with Twilight and Spike's gift. I kept Pinkie's until she came back or wait until I visit her. Twilight was a different case. I get the feeling she's not going to want to come out for a while.

We reached my cottage and I put my presents away. It was getting really late and I didn't want Aqua walking home alone in the dark. Plenty of things out there that crawl in the night. I offered to let her stay the night. She said she didn't want to impose but I insisted. I let her sleep in my spare bed but we ended up staying up a little more. She said she texted her friend saying she was staying the night with me. We talked more, saying she was sorry again for all this. I just told her she had nothing to be sorry about, wasn't her fault that Pinkie couldn't take a hint. And it surely wasn't her fault for Twilight punching Pinkie, but why did I feel that it was mine?

I just walked to the bathroom and saw that Jelly was still swimming around in the tub. I just hung over the edge and watched her. I didn't know what she was thinking, sometimes I wished I could just float and not give a care in the world. My tears were dropping into the tub, but for some reason, I know that Jelly felt my sorrow.

Author's Note

Okay so I modified this chapter, slightly. Also not very keen still on a few things like Planet Cupcakes having all those attachments to it where it doesn't seem to be just a club anymore. More like its own little outlet. But then again ideas get scrapped for future plans and have time constraints.

And Awww... Fluttershy made a new friend. Two even.

Also, still I need to go back and look to make some more corrections. Luckily a few of these chapters don't have to be edited too much.

THE HIT: APPLEJACK

Well howdy there. Name is Apple Jack and one of the heads of Sweet Apple Acres. My business and farm is pretty well known in Ponyville and other parts but that's where I do most of my selling. Oh. Sorry there that's not the point of this story. Though can I offer you an apple?

No? Not even one? Well I guess not every pony is in the mood for an apple.

So to start my side of the story off. Pretty much for the past couple of weeks I've been busy with the usual load around the farm. Pinkie Pie came over to deliver a memo about an anniversary. Well how doody that's just swell. That reminded me it was the exact time when we all came together as a team to defeat Nightmare Moon and became friends. Oh how I cherished those earlier times. Why did I just mention that? Well. I have to be honest.

Lately the friendship between us hasn't been on the best track as of lately. My farm needs all the attention it can get. Pinkie Pie just told me that she's finally going into the clubbing business with some graduate from some academy, I dunno I wasn't paying attention. Rarity again was making a load of dresses. Fluttershy had taken up an interest in sea animals I heard. Twilight, yet again has locked herself up in that old library of hers. All sounds good and normal right?

Wrong. The focus is supposed to be on Twilight Sparkle and Pinkie Pie. I won't shed on the details but lately Twilight has been acting a bit peculiar these past few days. Pinkie Pie, well she's Pinkie Pie. Girl can't quite take "no" for an answer which resulted in the bad part of what I'm going to tell you. I'm sure you already knew that Twilight punched Pinkie in the head, was a pretty bad wallop where our party girl bleed and cried.

I didn't have much interaction I admit. I was too busy working on my farm to even care what was going on anymore. Just then Pinkie Pie came over again asking if she knew of any old buildings she could build so she can convert it into her club. I took a minute to think about this. The buildings I knew about where out of Ponyville limits anyway and Pinkie Pie was a loud pony. I suggested looking at the old Benson manor just out of town. She hopped off happily as usual. That reminded me, I had to get a gift for the anniversary coming up. I went into town and found a neat little shop that made pottery. I talked with the owner and he suggested making water jugs using shapes. I told him to shape them into apples and he kindly took my order. I placed an order for six apple jugs with specific colors.

I left and went back to work. Boy was this work killing me. Between the next few days I was invited to Pinkie Pie's new place where she bought. Indeed she and her partner Cry...Cry I forget her name honestly. The two bought the building because it was abandoned and sort of added that creepiness factor to it. Hoped they got all the bugs and rats out of the place. They laid down the floor plan of what they wanted this creepy old manor to be. Crystal, I think her name was listing off possible ideas and I had to admit some of them sounded pretty neat. What caught my attention is when Fluttershy asked what a kiosk was and the answer was just like a regular stand like mine. Pretty neat I admit. But what gives me a weird feeling is what on tarnation does this have to do with a club? Or is this supposed to be a party planning business? I don't know. They kept throwing out suggestions and I went along with it.

I went back to the farm and continued working bucking apples from the tree. Nothing really extravagant. Pinkie Pie would eventually come over again to announce that she came up some great big idea. She's been taking party requests and decided to hold them all on the same day and in to be the center of town. I was bewildered at the thought. Pinkie can pull off big parties but there are times when she goes a little too far as some can go on all night. Think I recall some pony calling the police on her one time for a noise complaint. So Pinkie explained that she and the Crystal pony ordered a lot of things to pull off the biggest party ever in Ponyville and asked if I could help. Now what friend would I be if I didn't? She requested us to build pens for Fluttershy's animals and also move tables, chairs along with setting up other things. Sounded alright. I checked in with Big Mac along with his friends if they could help. Big Mac, the big lug would help out anyone including his friends.

Over the week Pinkie started getting the stuff she ordered. I'll admit, it was a tall order. She ordered tents. Tables. Chairs. Coolers. You know what makes a party a party. She ordered this bouncy house and thought it was melted. I couldn't help but snicker. She raced into the truck and found the air machine. I hooked it up and soon it was blown up to size. Pinkie wasted no time getting in there and bounced around. I don't know why but, whenever Pinkie is happy, I feel happy. Just seeing her bounce around having fun just eases a pony's soul. No worries. No nothing. Big Mac got started working on the animal pens while I did the manageable things. Sure thing, this party was going to be big and I have no idea how Pinkie was going to pull it off.

Though, I noticed a few ponies I haven't met before helping me move things off the truck. I know they aren't with the truck driver because he's a good for nothing lazy pony. Though, one caught my eye as he was double timing his efforts. An earth pony like me around my age, with a really dark red coat like the darkest red apple we can ever have. Along with gold hair with red stripes. He was a tall pony but was in between having good muscles but also rather on the average size. I watched him for a bit and noticed he had a nice commanding tone to him. His friends, or who ever those ponies are. Listening to him without question. Sure wished I had that sort of swing around my farm when it came to having hired hooves.

I walked up to him to say hello, "Why hey there partner. You one of Big Mac's friends?"

The red stallion turned his head, "Wha?" He turned entirely around, "Sorry. I'm one of Crystal Clear's friends that she hired to help out."

"Fancy unicorn pony? Snappy dresser? Red hair?" I raised my hoof to draw out the conclusions.

"Yeah that's her." The stallion nodded, "Going to help set up for parties and help build her club."

I raised an eyebrow, "Really now?"

"Yeah she says she partnered up with some cooky pony but she says she has a lot of good ideas." The red stallion chuckled. "So here I am helping."

The way how he said it wasn't the problem. But why do I get the feeling that this Crystal pony really wants to make this club work? I mean, why couldn't she just do this by herself? Instead of riding off Pinkie's idea? Meh. Probably had the power to make it happen. I just smiled, "The name is Apple Jack. I help run Sweet Apple acres just out of town here."

"Pleasure. I'm Redwood." The red stallion told me. He seemed friendly enough. Suddenly we heard a loud CLANG sound. He turned his head, "HEY! Try not to bang everything up!" He was calm but still made his point across. I like that. Wish some certain ponies on the farm could listen that well.

I won't bore you with this. Long story short I made quick friends with Mr. Redwood. I offered to get lunch if he would like to join me and my help. Surely he did. I learned that he had an interest in music but had a knack in mechanical work and rode something called a motorbike. I heard of bikes before but they aren't common around these parts. Probably used to working in a harsh environment. More he talked, the more I listened. More I talked, the more he listened. Guess we had a good connection about hard working.

We continued working on the party until the night finally came. The party looked like a giant mash up but Pinkie tried to make sense of all of this. It was just so big. She explained that all the parties were mixed in, but how one pony is supposed to stay at one party is beyond me. Crystal after learning her name asked me if I was willing to help cater to the parties. She was willing to pay. At first I thought about just going to go home and rest up for the party later tonight but the money seemed nice enough. Now I know what you're thinking. Apple Jack you help out every pony who asks, why do it for money? Well, you see those apple jugs weren't cheap. I had to write out a big check that tore into my secret savings. And so, I catered and made sure some parties had everything they needed. Typical night.

I was at the charity auction most of the time. Noticed a lot of ponies that came even from Canterlot to attend. Wow. Pinkie sure knew how to bring in a crowd. Items being sold, you know how an auction works. Whoever bids the highest wins. So I made my way into town hall, knowing that Pinkie Pie also had a welcoming party for her parents who were considering retiring and checking out Ponyville to see if it would be a good place to settle down. I also heard they were farmers which was dandy because then I could relate to some pony about the hardships. Now when I got in there. Pinkie Pie described her parents as dull and old fashioned and boy she was right. But they seemed to be enjoying it. A lot of senior ponies were here along with the mayor who was chatting it up with Pinkie's father trying to nudge him on the idea of moving here.

I made my way to Pinkie's mother. You know that painting of the farmer and his wife? Could of sworn she ran out of the picture and somehow is here right in front of me. Pinkie's mom was pretty formal and best in her best... dull black outfit. Sorry, filling in for Rarity for the moment. If she was here she would of said something by now. But then again, at least there are still some old fashioned ponies in town. Granny Smith had her share of having a good time. I only talked to Pinkie's mom for maybe ten minutes before moving on to her dad who would be going on and on about his prospect and old rock farm. He sure seemed focused I'll admit. He was stern and seemed like a hard pony to please just by looking at him. Talking to him doesn't seem to quite do anything either. He just kept talking and talking. I asked him about Pinkie Pie. He pretty much had some respect for her but told me stories about how she can be a handful. Somehow, I knew behind that big shell there was a good dad in him. Just doesn't show it. Must of grew up around a tough father of his own. Pinkie Pie came in to give every pony a big hug. That somehow made her dad smile, maybe all the stories she told me about him being tough. Maybe he mellowed out some.

Pinkie turned to me and asked if I could check on Twilight to see if she was ready to go to the party later. Little did I know during the few weeks her and Twilight have been getting into a little scuffle about a budget. Pinkie told me earlier that Twilight somehow wrote down the wrong numbers and took an hour to correct. Pinkie then pulled me into a corner and told me that Twilight seemed a bit unlike herself lately. I asked what she think that made her feel different? Because Twilight seems to do that from time to time. I asked her if she knew about the mistakes she made but Pinkie then rubbing her hooves together and looked a bit worried. Almost uncertain, saying that Twilight said some things to her and said she was not responsible to even run a business by herself. Now I had to admit, that hurt. Twilight did seem to be acting funny if she would outright say something like that.

I told Pinkie I would check on her. I made my way to the library and knocked on the door. Twilight answered it and she looked... well, could say not in the mood. I spoke up, "Hey Twilight. Just checking up on you and seeing if you're coming to the party later."

Twilight grunted, "I'm sorry Apple Jack but I'm not going."

I frowned, "Why not?" I probably should of just said Okay and left.

"I have other business to attend to." Twilight beamed.

"Oh. Alright. You feeling okay?" I asked.

Twilight grumbled, "Oh yes. Just dandy, what a great night to do a report."

My instincts told me something was up, "Something wrong Twilight?"

She shook her head, "No. I just have a lot of work to do."

"Like how much? A lot like you could finish tonight or a lot that it's impossible to finish?" I asked.

"Latter." She replied about ready to close the door.

"You at least hear about Pinkie's business?" I asked.

"Nope. Don't care at the moment." Twilight slowly shut the door half way, "Thank you for coming I really got to get this done. Sorry again I can't come. Tell them I'm sorry." Then she closed the door quickly. Then I heard a lock.

I was bewildered. As if she was doing something else in there instead of doing that report thing. Then again, was it even for princess Celestia? Or was this a personal report? Odd yes. I went back to Pinkie and told her that Twilight won't be making it. And so I enjoyed the rest of the party.

Within a couple hours I think. Pinkie gathered the gang and we headed over to Twilight's for one last chance. Strange, I told Pinkie she was busy. Guess she said she was ready or something. So went over to the library with Spike as he unlocked the door. Pinkie called out. The basement door was locked and she knocked on it and also called out. Twilight eventually came out, looking worse than before. Then this is when it got serious. Twilight said something. Pinkie said something. Twilight said something in anger. Pinkie tried to calm her down and invite her again to the party. Twilight said she was busy. Pinkie tried to persuade her. At this point, you already know what happens.

Pinkie pulled on Twilight's arm. She swatted her away, Pinkie tried again. Then suddenly Twilight punched her in the eye. Pinkie fell down and looked confused and hurt. My reaction. I just couldn't believe it. I didn't know who to look at. Pinkie with a bleeding eye or Twilight no longer being mad now just trying to apologize. Pinkie was blubbering like a hurt child and ran out of the library. Rarity I noticed ran after her.

Twilight looked at us, "Girls? Girls?"

I shook my head in disappointment. "Twilight. You're a nice pony. But what you just did was not you."

Dash gritted her teeth and wanted to storm up to Twilight, "I SHOULD KICK YOU IN THE FACE!"

I grabbed her tail and forced her down. "Twilight. I know you said no but Pinkie Pie was doing is making sure you aren't cooked up in this library." Dash wasted no time trying to pace back and forth, "We'll leave you alone." I told Twilight. I didn't know what to think right now. Right now, I should console Twilight but what she just did made me want to just leave. I seriously wanted to punch her in the face right back and should of let Rainbow go after her. But that's not me. I turned and left but not before seeing Dash tip over a book case. I turned around again, "Well Twilight. We'll leave you alone and then some. Hopefully this blows over." Like hell it will I thought. She just punched Pinkie Pie in the face. That is going to turn half of the town against you. Spike just ran up stairs, poor little guy must of been scared. But knowing Twilight she won't be acting up anymore tonight.

Dash left, then I left. Then Fluttershy joined us. Maybe I should of stayed. Dash kept swearing under her breath. I kept a straight face until we got up to the Sugar Cube corner to find Rarity waiting outside. Just standing there with her face looking down at the ground.

"Rarity? Did Pinkie Pie go inside?" I asked.

Rarity nodded, she bit her bottom lip as I saw, "Yes. Her eye is in worse shape than we thought. Mr. Cake called the ambulance and they'll be here quickly."

"You think we can pop in just to check on her?" I asked, I still saw that hint of worry in her eye.

"I... wouldn't." Rarity bit her lip again.

Rainbow Dash sighed, "Guess that means that's it for the anniversary." She shook her head in disbelief, "Hate to say this gang but. Happy anniversary."

"What happened to us?" I asked. We used to work things out right in a jiffy.

"I don't know but, things change over time. Just looks like friendship is one of them." Rarity sighed.

"What's going to happen to Twilight?" Fluttershy managed to ask.

"Well... Every pony in there can't believe what they heard. But if charges are brought up both are in pretty deep trouble." Rarity continued.

"Oh right. It happened in the library but Twilight was the one who hit her." I brought up. "Pretty much a no win situation."

"Not only that. The police can just follow the blood trail from the library to the Sugar cube corner." Dash pointed out. Rarity, Fluttershy, and I gasped as we saw the trail. "Well we can't clean it up. It's evidence." Dash sighed.

"Just pray this works out for the better." I whispered. I didn't want Twilight to go to jail at all. She's a sweet pony but can get crazy at times.

We went inside and found Pinkie Pie crying and being held by her mother. Mr. Cake waved us into the kitchen and asked what happened. He didn't seem to be in a good mood either but seemed he was willing to talk and understand. I told him exactly what happened. He just sighed. Can't believe a nice pony like Twilight made Pinkie bleed. Mr. Cake told us to go to the party room. Or do whatever he didn't care anymore after slamming his hooves on the table and left the kitchen.

The four of us went into the room where the party was. There every pony was sitting. Not even a whisper. They heard the news as well. And who did it. The party was a dud. I spent my night with seeing Mr. Redwood again, the conversation was short compared to what we were doing during the week setting everything up. I knew he felt awkward just talking to me, he knew Twilight and Pinkie were my friends from what he heard. I saw that Crystal pony again, I really didn't like her for some reason. Sure I can't pin this all on her but in a way she sort of greased the gears. I also noticed Fluttershy talking to Aquamarie, now that was a pony you can seem to trust. Hard to believe those two are even friends. They seem so opposite. But then again, we're opposite too so something is going right. The four of us eventually exchanged gifts then met with an awkward clap from every pony that was in the room. We had cake, it tasted good but it didn't feel right without the whole gang. Pinkie always made the party a party while Twilight... Twilight wasn't just a simple hole to fill, she was a pony that stood out and still learning.

I just decided to go home. Big Mac, Granny and Apple Bloom eventually left after I did. I took one last look at the library as I passed it. Somehow I knew, Twilight was regretting everything. As well as me, I regretted everything too. Even if I didn't see many of the signs earlier. I should of stepped in before it became too late. I should of just yelled at Twilight when she started to act rude to me but then again, she might of punched me. I would of taken it head on but then Twilight would of been met with a counter attack on her. That I can't afford. I know too many ponies here to put a bad reputation on my family name.

Oh what am I saying?

I'm a horrible friend. Thinking this way.

I admit I was in fights myself when I was younger. Got scraped and bruised. I bleed a little.

But seeing Pinkie wrapped up in her mom's arms made me think. She might be annoying at times, but all she wanted was for all of us to have fun. Sure she throws parties for the dumbest reasons but that's who she is. I accepted that years ago. Twilight on the other hoof got desperate to find a way out. I can understand she usually has to think to find a way out but she got desperate. It ended in violence and to her that was something she frowned upon.

Well... That was my side. Sorry it didn't add much but I'm an extremely busy pony. I found a way to make it to Pinkie's Party. Was that report even a report? I wonder or was Twilight hiding something?

Let's see... Let's see... Did she know about the anniversary party? Of course she did. Did she know about the gift exchange? Was that it? Maybe?

Or did this have to do with the mayor canceling half way through the plan to expand the library? Now don't go scolding me about not mentioning that earlier. I just found out about it after this whole catastrophe. Poor Twilight, she really set her heart on making the library more enjoyable.

Only other thing I could probably point out why she's acting this way. Maybe during the library expansion she hired a few stallions and mares to be additional help since there was supposed to be more shelves and books involved. Pinkie did mention earlier this month that she could tell that Twilight was getting all gushy about the idea of her library expanding, matter of fact... I think Derpy was hanging out with her more often. Never seemed to cross my mind until now, later she got a bit depressed about something. When I had my head in the door to check on Twilight that night, the library was not like itself. I saw floorboards torn up. Shelves slid out of place. It was just depressing.

So, you're probably wondering. What happened after that night? Well, since I represent truth. Pinkie did go to the hospital and was told to relax so her eye won't turn red along with taking some medication, turned out she had something more going on after all. Also she had to get stitches. To help her eye heal safer she had the option of wearing an eye patch. As for Twilight. I think she's scared to even come out of her house anymore.

THE HIT: RAINBOW DASH

Rainbow Dash here. What's up?

By now, you already pretty much heard my friends telling their side of the story and opinion. Twilight punched Pinkie Pie in the face and how the rest of us feels about that. I'm not going to beat around the bush. After that happened, I wanted Twilight to pay. I wanted to turn around and slam her head into a nearby wall with my back legs, but thanks to Apple Jack I couldn't.

I was really looking forward to this party. And what happened was is that Pinkie has a bad eye now. Twilight locked herself up in her library again and I think it's for good. Don't get me wrong. Twilight spends a lot of time in her library when she's studying because it's a library and all. But I don't recall any other pony going in there besides us. Matter of fact I don't think Twilight ever mentioned any pony checking out a book.

Anyway back to the story. Better yet, why don't I just fill in the blanks? Where's the remote I'm going to push the reverse button. Ah here it is. Pretty much you heard the others saying between the night of the party to a few weeks ago. But I want to bring up some things leading up to those weeks. Twilight Sparkle as you already know is the town's librarian. Pretty well known and respectable. Her library is her sanctuary. And the library is actually public property meaning if she wanted to make any changes like throwing on additions like more rooms and more books. She has to go and ask the mayor. The Mayor and Twilight were on pretty good terms. Twilight really doesn't have to pay for any bills from what I was told. Lucky, she lives in a library that has to be it. And she gets a check too! From just moving books around! Though, have to say Twilight has her share of flank kissing to get what she wants if you find her presentations too boring. We all have.

What do I have to do with the mayor and Twilight at that time? Well you could say I decided to leave work early from moving clouds all day and decided it was time for some fun. I was going to soak Twilight with some water balloons. Mean sure. But Twilight is fun to mess with. Twilight was on her way to town hall in a nervous mood. I held back and followed her and hide myself on the roof to overhear the conversation.

"Twilight. The board and I have taken your presentation into consideration. Education in Ponyville should come first as the children are indeed our future." I heard the mayor speak. I hung upside down to look into the window, "Learning to read is indeed a must. So instead of using a percentage of the money to order more books and repair the library constantly. The board and I wanted to discuss with you about an idea about building a new library."

"A new library?" I whispered.

"Mayor." Twilight spoke, "A new library would be great. But what's going to happen to the old one?"

I noticed that the mayor had a couple of her advisers with her. One female earth pony and the other a tall grey male earth pony. Both dressed in appropriate clothing for the hob, bleagh. The male fixed his glasses and spoke up, "Miss Twilight Sparkle. You're familiar with urban renewal?"

Twilight nodded her head, "Sure. To tear down the old and build something new in it's place." Then it hit us both. Okay it hit Twilight first but I caught on, "But isn't the Ponyville library a city landmark?"

The grey pony nodded, "It's going to be sometime. So what we were thinking is to build a new library over the old housing development."

"Like Benson manor?" Twilight brought up.

"Yes. Exactly like Benson manor. Not a bad size of property to build a brand new library that could mean very well over a million books." The advisor smiled. "But I think the property around the old Ponyville State University would do just fine. We know of how much you love literature and take your job with great pride."

"Ponyville State University? That place is like over two hundred and fifty years old!" I thought. Plus it's been closed down since forever just to transfer all the schools transcripts, property and funds to the next town over. How do I know all this? Could say it's pretty famous around camp fire stories when I was smaller. Saying the place is haunted. Ghosts of past students walking the halls at night. Ugh. Creepy already. But the more I listened in, the more they tried to butter up Twilight.

"Miss Sparkle. Would you be interested in relocating to this new library if finished?" The other adviser asked.

Twilight I noticed was in that state where the offer was too good to be true but couldn't see the bad side. "Me? But what will happen to the old library?"

"Like we said it will be turned into a city landmark. But there is a catch Twilight. Sorry to say but, the budget is pretty much can only support only so many things and election is coming up for many issues here in Ponyville." Mayor Mare brought up. "We'll stick the new library on the ballet. And if it passes we'll see to it that the construction starts."

That was ten months ago. The election was a month later. Twilight asked us to help pass out fliers and bored the crap out of ponies to vote for her cause. Only problem, barely any pony visits her library in the first place. I do remember Apple Jack was busy with her farm that time so did really see much of her. And in the end, the levy for the new library didn't pass. Twilight was heart broken. I think she cried that night from what Spike told us she was upset. Sorry Twilight, but that's how politics work. But Mayor mare came in with a counter offer and said she'll see to it that the current library gets the work it needs. Then Twilight was happy. For awhile.

Life went on normal as usual. But for some reason, I noticed Derpy wanting more hours, at first I was against it but the ditz was slowly catching on. Good, if she progresses better, now I can take more breaks. I would take those breaks like I would say I would. Would go out and get a sandwich, take a nap, do whatever. Derpy caught on, I took her under my wing when on the job but when job is over she would just fly slowly home. I know what you're thinking, is this the same Derpy that has the weird eye and a total klutz? Well, at first I thought it might have been a changeling but... Derpy was slowly hustling better for her work. If it was a changeling, then its doing a good job of the weather... well, better than what Derpy normally does. She really seemed like she needed more hours... Wonder if things were going better for her back at home?

One day, I only left my team and Derpy limited instructions on what to do. The suddenly, it started raining hard. I was told to have it sunny all day! WHAT THE HECK? I dropped my food and raced back up to the clouds. The other pegasus ponies were bro hoofing each other. I walked up to them and asked them why did they make it rain. Apparently a new report came in to make it rain. Of course this wasn't acceptable to me because I was supposed to be the first one to read it and tell every pony what to do. They told me who got the report and Derpy took it upon herself making it rain over Sweet Apple Acres. I raced over there to give her a peace of my mind. You're probably thinking. Rainbow Dash why are you mad? Easy. No pony does my job of authorizing where the clouds were supposed to go but me! I'm the team leader! And so, she was there as promised. She made it rain in all the correct spots that was listed in the report, he was off by a couple inches but wasn't too shabby as I admit.

What did I do when I found her? I yelled at her. Be littled her in front of Apple Jack and her family. Of course Apple Jack called me out on that and said what she did was just fine. I told her that the report had to wait until I got back to get the correct location spots. I told Derpy to go home early. She just stood there acting all sad as usual. Must of made her think she did really bad. Yes, I'm the boss. You try to do my job I will see to it that you will get yelled at for it. He tried to explain that he was willing to go out and show that he can do the big job. This will be a common occurrence when she steps up to do my job when I'm out. And you know what happened? The mayor actually told her good job! Even promised her a promotion! Not on my watch! Rookies stay with the grunts, that's how it always worked. Think I got a problem?

Twilight still had awhile for her library to be remodeled but she would go on and on. She would go by the mayor's office reassuring if the remodeling was going to be done. Watch out Twilight, bothering a big figure like that will only end up blowing up in your face. Sometimes I would often listen in. Same stuff as before. Twilight would pitch ideas for a new room, Mayor would just sit there and listen. Sometimes she would just write whatever and say, "Mmhmm..." obviously like it wasn't like she was listening. Twilight really wanted this improvement badly. Each time, Twilight would come out worried.

Again, Derpy was doing my job again while I was out. The mayor again told her good job. When is she ever going to learn? I learned that my payment was going down and hers was going up. Due to her getting a couple ranks up because of the mayor and offering to fill in for any pony that needed to switch or was sick. So what I did, I cut her hours now only making her work for five to six hours instead of the full eight and a half. Also three to four days instead of the usual five. Don't give me that crap saying I'm unfair. She has to learn it's not easy me being the boss! Well, it would come back to bite me in the flank because Apple Jack would give her work on her farm. Ugh...

The mayor then came to me one day saying that she has to make a couple cut backs to make the library idea work. She said I had to fire some of my team members. I didn't want to do any of that because we were good. Think I was taking a liking to Derpy finally and she was opening up more, she made less mistakes as time went on but unfortunately after I cut her hours. She wasn't making as much anymore and it fell below the line to keep her. So once again. She came into work as usual. She knew we were going to have a light spring rain all week, he looked into it. I stood in front of the time clock with my fore legs crossed and told her to go home. She innocently asked why. I told her she wasn't raking in the progress I wanted. She asked if he could keep working if he took a cut in pay. I told her that's the reason why I'm letting her go she's not making enough to float. I just told her if she asked one more time I was going to kick her in the head.

Then she told me something but not in her usual ditzy like voice, "You know Dash. I used to think you were cool now I think your full of spit and I put up with your crap until now. I was just trying to be part of your team and try to pull off a good enough job to start to earn some extra money because I wanted to throw my baby girl a huge party." She totted her neck back, "Cloud Chaser and a few others were slacking and messing up here and there. You didn't do anything, but when I did something right you would give me a hard time saying I was trying to take your spot. Sometimes before I clock in I wonder what you are going to yell at me about that day." She shook her head, "There. I wanted to get that off my chest. Good bye."

In my head, my jaw dropped. Did she just seriously tell me off?! Saying I was a bad team leader?! THAT'S HORSE SHI... Well... I guess she might be right on a few occasions but... I just shrugged my shoulders, "I'm sorry you think that way. But I'll put a good word in for you if you need a reference. I can at least do that for you." Se just nodded and left. She worked for Apple Jack for awhile dusting her crops. She wasn't allowed to take clouds and make it rain without permission. That I can respect. Apple Jack didn't complain about her services. She would go on and brag how her crops were doing better because she had a pegasus pony helping her. The Apple family would pay her of course along with a meal which was swell though it was only part time. She would have interesting stories to tell and seems to be more open. Now I feel a little bit jealous. Derpy would eventually go around Ponyville and work odd jobs. Sometimes she would have two or three. Just for a party for Ditzy? Well... that's not quite the whole story...

The progress on the library was getting closer and closer. Also, the mayor told Twilight to consider hiring some help. She could hire any pony she wanted and the mayor would take care of the weekly checks. I still felt bad for firing Derpy. I found her again working in the market place moving stock. I greeted her, to my surprise she didn't look mad at me. Phew. Thought she was a pony that could hold a grudge. I told her about the job at the library needed a hired hoof. She took it into consideration as at the time she was already juggling three jobs. So she went, I told her to put me down as a reference. With her luck she ended up listing a load of references on her resume. In the end, she nailed the job. From then on in, I regretted telling her. Now she's got a boss that respects her and encourages her, willing to train her and show her the ropes. The more I looked on, the more I admitted I was a jerk.

Derpy was actually liking her job at the library. Even all that she ever does was reorganize books, build shelves, dust, run out for supplies. Usually when Spike's not available Twilight would make her the errand girl. And from the looks of it, she doesn't mind. I would see those two around town. Something I could never do. I ignore whatever she had to say and would give her a hard time. More and more I noticed Twilight made Derpy do a job, she would do it, and she would tell her good job. Every time! I guess she feels appreciated for once, but the more I keep seeing those two, the more happy they seem to be working together. She would carry all of her things while she would scout around and buy things. Just like... ugh...

*Sigh*

Mayor came through with her deal but still left out pieces here and there. She would say every time that she would have to check again when the rest of the materials might come in. So you got all that so far? Twilight hired a pony to help her and Spike out in the new rebuilt library because it was supposed to be larger and they were going to need all the help they were going to get. Let's fast forward this. Everything seemed to be going fine as normal. We still had our adventures in finding friendship and all that spit. Still had our trouble some times. Relationships were formed, changes were formed, new interests were picked up, new buildings went up, old ones went down. Another thing that was supposed to be coming was a giant antenna that is supposed to give off wave signals for something called wireless phones? Sorry, I never heard of thing as this part of Equestria is pretty much used to candle lights and letters. Though it made some ponies say the old ways were better, other ponies were opened to the idea.

The rebuilding of the library has stopped suddenly. I can't tell you how much this killed Twilight's expectations. The progress was slow as a snail sure, but to suddenly just stop and get a letter from the mayor saying the project has been canceled. That's like beating a dead horse then spitting on the remains. The mayor said she'll still send money for paychecks but the project would have to continue at a later date until things got better. What was the stupid problem? Mayor just suddenly pulled the plug! So what's Twilight supposed to do now with some of her floor blanks and walls missing? All she has that were promised were the stupid shelves Watt almost killed himself over putting together. Yes stupid goof almost had a shelf fall on her and broke a wing. Now there is no extra books as promised. What's worse is that, I heard there is a way to read books on a little device called a... tablet? Why doesn't Twilight just invest in that? Oh right, it's a city library.

So let's finally get to the right time where this whole catastrophe happened. I don't know why, but I make a habit of hanging out on the roof of town hall. I would listen in what the mayor was talking about. This time it was her niece coming into town and considering moving here and starting a business. Oh joy. See this expression on my face? Wait you can't? Well it's unsurprised. More and more new things are coming into Ponyville but yet they can't finish a stupid library? Wait wait wait. Before we jump to conclusions... shut up I don't jump to conclusions... today...

Only problem is that Mayor would go on and explain that were family issues with her niece and her dad. Saying something that she never meets up to his expectations and she comes from a legacy or something I don't know. I was waiting for something more interesting. But as usual my break always ends before I get to the good stuff. Who ever the mayor's niece was I bet she was spoiled. So I'm going to pass if the mayor asks for me to show her around town. Apple Jack is too busy, Fluttershy has her animals and Twilight Sparkle after just receiving that letter was probably for the better bet not to ask her.

So, I've been just doing my work as usual. My team is slacking. What else is new? Pinkie Pie would eventually get my attention from time to time saying I was invited to her parties. Though this also marks the special occasion of our anniversary when we all first meet and became friends. Sure, sure you heard it before. Pinkie told me where it was going to be held as she handed the invite. Great, now I got to buy presents. I wandered into the market place and found some cheap sunglasses. I bought six of them and decided to fix them up a bit. I poked out the lenses and painted them different colors according to every pony's color. Pretty nifty huh? Hey don't call me cheap! She said there was no minimum on the gift price! After putting the lenses back in they were done. How awesome am I?

Sometime later in the next week or so I finally met this Crystal unicorn pony. As expected she dressed to impress. But had to admit, she was very pretty with her red curly mane, pinky eyes and white coat. Wow. Majestic. She could have any stallion she wanted to if she flipped her hair around more. Before you go any further, that was not me being attracted to her. Perverts. She invited us to the old Benson manor that her and Pinkie Pie bought for a pretty good price. Almost a steal. She sat us down and asked us what we would like to have in this new building. She explained that she was having fun working with Pinkie and it appeared the two got closer, due to Rarity's approval I noticed Apple Jack just smirked. Fluttershy was quiet as always. Then there was another unicorn named Aquamary or Aquarium something. She looked bored out of her gored and I can feel for her.

Crystal would go on and on explaining that Planet Cupcakes is going to be like a variety store selling goods and services like books. Phones, movies, baked goods, coffee, food court, internet cafe, and the large rooms will be the banquet rooms that ponies can rent out for parties. I scratched my head. Wasn't this supposed to be a club? Pinkie Pie explained that there was another room that she called dibs on. A rather large circular room that looked like a ball room is marked to be the club. Makes sense now. But how is all this going to run? I was bored out of my gored and voted for anything to get this meeting over. Not that I didn't like the idea it just seems like a tall order. In a way I want to see this work. Now I got a place to hang out as Pinkie and Crystal promised instead of looking at boring old stuff at the market place or always end up at Twilight's.

Just about a day or two later I heard that the mayor had to stop Derpy's payment meaning that Twilight had to lay her off. How she did it, it sort of felt like she really liked her as a friend. From what I saw leading up to this is that Derpy really would do anything she asked for even if it's not library related. Then there would be a couple nights were they would go out for walks and eat together. Almost seemed like she belonged there. Now, she said that she was considering on moving to another town because she wasn't having much luck here with work and just go blow off some steam to clear her head. Now I really felt bad. I met up with her before she went home.

"What is it boss?" She turned his head.

I was baffled, "You still call me boss after I fired you?"

"Yeah. Guess I was used to calling you that it stuck." She mumbled and kept walking.

I followed her, "Sorry about the job with Twilight not working out."

"Yeah. I gave almost every job here a chance. Either I was let go because of down sizing or quit just to assume the next job would be better." She explained.

"Look." I tried to stop her but I ended up pausing, "I just want to say I'm sorry for giving you such a hard time. I should of never of yelled at you for doing a good job and should of been happy that you were able to help at anytime, even when the emergency reports came in." I eased in a smile.

"Thanks Rainbow Dash. That's all I wanted to hear. But..." She puckered her bottom lip, "It's a bit late for that."

"Oh come on." I retorted, "I just admitted I was wrong what else do you want?"

"Nothing." Derpy shook her head. "Just a life."

"You got a life." I told her.

"I mean one to build all on my own." She sighed, "But now I guess I really can't and have to go into the family business after all." Derpy explained, "I really need the money too.'

"And what would that be?" I asked.

"Let's just say politics and leave it at that. I told this to Twilight and it really surprised her." Derpy kept walking. "Twilight gave me one last task to do and it just so happens to be in Canterlot. Though... I should be back in time for Pinkie's big party, since she is hosting Dinky's." She opened her wings and whisked herself away. "See ya Rainbow Dash!"

I sighed and smiled. "If you ever decide to give it another chance I'll consider getting your job back!" I waved. Though she said politics, it never really struck me right away. Must be one of the princess's advisers. I felt bad but I'm sure Twilight feels worse as I would watch her while pushing clouds at times. Now Twilight's excuse was that she had some big report to do for Celestia and only comes out for a few things. I don't buy it. After Derpy finally disappeared, I was mad. I was mad that a nice pony like her can get so easily pushed around and get laid off probably from one of the best jobs she'll ever had. In a way, I hated Twilight for doing it.

The night of the party finally came, and so did Derpy but only midway through, she had such an exhausted smile and was happy with the results of what Pinkie picked out. I was so excited but I hid from Crystal for most of the night. I know she was going around asking my friends if they could help cater. Heck no! I'm not doing that. I waited for this party all week and dang it I'm going to celebrate it! I jumped from party to party. I stole a piece of cake from Ditzy's party. I made false bids at the auction just to ramp up the price. I plugged up the toilet at town hall. I danced at the rave party. Oh man. I ate at the buffet probably eight plates of food. I have no idea who these ponies are so I just made up that I was a family member they don't see a lot. Oh happy day. Though I might of went too far when I bumped into the DJ booth and mixed up one of the cables so the sound would go higher.

I noticed Fluttershy was heading towards the library. Yeah, I was wondering where Twilight was this entire time. She should be out having fun. So after having one too many fruit punches I somehow had a lamp shade on my head. Fluttershy was talking to Twilight who managed to open the door. I ran up and shouted, "Ah come on Twilight let loose for once and awhile!"

Twilight grunted, "NO!" Then she slammed the door on us.

Quite rude, "Party pooper." Fluttershy invited me back to Ditzy's party so I went and had fun helping them not Crystal. After the party was over Fluttershy and the Aqua pony took the animals back to her house, I tagged along and helped. We came back to find Pinkie. Fluttershy told Twilight's answer. Pinkie formed us together and got Spike. She didn't look happy, more like concerned. The little guy opened the door to the library and we all went in. Maybe as a group we could coax her out. I mean the last couple of parties were about to end. The anniversary was coming up soon and was already set up. But I looked at the library some more. There were more shelves, it looked a bit cleaner but books were on the floor as usual. I could see the chalk marks of where the builders wanted to tear down a wall. It was just so unfair. She was promised something. Now it's just a half finished mess.

I won't bore you. You already know how this all happened. Some arm pulling. Some arguing over a budget. Some of us tried to cut in but didn't. Blah blah blah. BAM. Pinkie got punched in the eye. Pinkie was on the ground bleeding and crying. She ran off. Rarity went off after her. Apple Jack said something but I was really mad.

So mad at Twilight I could just run up to her and beat her down for what she did. "I SHOULD KICK YOU IN THE FACE!" I ran at her. Apple Jack bit my tail and forced me down. I was just so angry I couldn't even focus. I was mad at Twilight for hurting Pinkie Pie! I was mad at Twilight for being rude earlier. I was mad at Twilight for firing Derpy. I was mad at Twilight for thinking she's so right all the time. I was just sick of it. I was about to leave but I looked over at the newly build shelf near the door. Must of been the new one Derpy just built before she left. I just knocked it over. Books fell. I didn't look back and I just left.

Apple Jack and Fluttershy joined me. I kept mumbling swear words under my breath. The others remained quiet. We found Rarity outside the Sugar Cube corner and looked upset. We asked her what happened and she said it didn't look good for Pinkie. Hey eye was completely red and was bleeding like a leaky faucet. We discussed what could happen next. I noticed the blood trail and pointed it out. The girls gasped. Some reason I don't feel like partying but something possessed me to stay. I felt really guilty. I almost came close to myself beating Twilight. We all sighed and went inside. We saw Pinkie crying in her mom's arms. Mrs. Cake wiping the blood away and trying to sing her a little comforting song. Pinkie I noticed was quieting down a little but still hiccuped. Mr Cake waved us into the kitchen and asked us what happened. I let Apple jack explain and she told him everything. Everything. He just shook his head and told us to wait in the other room. Or go home and do whatever.

We went into the next room and started the party. Every pony was there. Even her. The mayor. Who I hated right now. I don't want to talk to her. Or her stupid niece. Her friend, maybe because she didn't bring any leads up to the whole Planet Cupcakes but still! Pinkie eventually went to the hospital by ambulance with Mrs. Cake and her mother. There was a knock at the door. Mr. Cake answer it to see that it was Derpy standing there. She was let in showing her invite from Pinkie and came into the room. She stood in the doorway looking at every pony probably wondering what kind of party this was. Which was too bad because she was hoping Twilight would of been here. Rarity and I pulled her to the side and told her everything. She just sat there with a blank expression on her face, well not blank really. You know about her condition where one eye looks crooked while the other is fine. Then she sunk her head down in sadness. Usually I never liked her looking depressed, but right here it seemed appropriate. After we exchanged gifts and I really wanted to leave. I can't stand being there. The atmosphere you could choke on. I told every pony I was leaving after gathering my gifts and some cake.

Fluttershy and Apple Jack went home. The Apple family followed as well. The ponies started leaving. Derpy just wandered over to a nearby bench doing what he did best. I really felt terrible tonight. Rarity was close behind as we sat next to her.

"So how was Canterlot?" I broke the ice.

Derpy didn't reply at first but eventually mumbled, "It was fine."

I noticed the back of her coat had a couple of hoof prints on it. "I take it that you weren't so lucky there as to here then."

She only nodded. Rarity some reason apologized, "Derpy darling I'm so sorry you had to hear about this. Both Pinkie and Twilight has been through a lot tonight. I don't think it's safe to go over to either place." She leaned her head to rest on his shoulder, "I'm sorry that it didn't work out for you in the end."

I sighed, "Do you want your old job back Derpy?"

Derpy sighed, "Will I get my old position back?"

I frowned, "I might have to pull some strings with the mayor to let you back on. Position... I have no clue on, sorry."

She sighed, "I would really appreciate it either way." She looked down twiddling her hooves, "About my relations in Canterlot."

"Your mom doesn't work in Canterlot does she?" I asked.

She shook her head, "No no. She does. It's just..." She sighed again, "I'm sorry... I should have been back sooner, let alone head straight to the library." I raised an eyebrow, what for?

"I came back to deliver these for Twilight." Derpy dug through her bag. "Which is why I left for Canterlot these had to be specially made." She pulled out five hard covered custom made books with our cutie marks on them to show which one is ours. Derpy handed me mine, a rainbow lightning bolt was on the cover. Jewel encrusted on the binds, along with gold. Oh my Celestia... Twilight hasn't forgotten our anniversary. She sent Derpy to get these finished, that's what she must have been working on this entire time. She was waiting for Derpy to come back the entire night to deliver them! Was that it?

I kept looking at my book and opened it. Everything was in here. My achievements, pictures Twilight kept of us, each book was devoted to each different pony. Had copies of our friendship reports made of us. Journal entries. Everything was here. Everything down from her heart. Oh my Celestia... I already ruined the cover with my own tears. Rarity clutched her own book to her chest instantly in love with it. And I wanted to beat Twilight up just about a couple hours ago... I'm a horrible friend.

I sighed, moving the subject along. "Twilight's library looks like a complete wreck inside."

Derpy nodded in agreement, "She was really counting on that to be completed. I worked my flank off just to get everything up to code." She zipped up her bag. "Too bad Planet Cupcakes is the new focus now."

Rarity breathed through her teeth. I looked at her, "What was that for?"

"I... I..." Rarity looked left then right, "Could say that... there was a lot of money invested into Planet Cupcakes that it might have something to do with..."

"Canceling the library project?" I wanted to shout. "Rarity how do you know about this?"

Rarity tried to ease away, I forced her to stay, "Alright alright! The city wanted to put a kiosk in Planet cupcakes but it costs money to buy a space for it!"

My face dropped, "What?" I asked, "I know of renting space. But to buy space?"

Rarity slowly nodded, "Yes. Crystal was willing to sell space but it costs quite a bit if you want to stay there for a lot longer than the rental. It was supposed to be a business promotion for smaller stores to get a good head start."

"Did you buy space Rarity?" I asked.

"I uh... well..." Rarity moved her hoof and made circles on the ground with it.

"DID... YOU... BUY... SPACE?" I grunted.

"I RENTED OKAY? As a quick promotion! HAPPY?" Rarity shouted. "But who you should be angry with is the mayor! She was the one who bought an actual spot."

"Why would I be mad?" I grunted.

"You know why were are always under budget for everything in town right?" Rarity brought up.

Then it hit me. Where did the mayor get money for the spot? This just about happened at the same week that the mayor canceled the library project. Two plus two every pony come on.

"Did she use the library money for a kiosk spot?" I asked. Still confused.

"Well... you might have to ask her yourself." Rarity put on that stupid guilty smile.

"Of all the ponies Rarity... of all the ponies..." I shook my head.

"Oh hello you three. Still out tonight I see." The mayor walked past us.

Angry took over, I ran up to her and put my face up into hers. "ALRIGHT WHAT IS THE BIG IDEA MAYOR?"

The mayor moved her glasses back up to her eyes, "I'm sorry Rainbow Dash but what on Equestia are you talking about?"

I slammed my hoofs to the ground. If not strong enough to bust the concrete. I raised one hoof to her as I was pointing in accusation. "You broke a promise to Twilight Sparkle!"

The mayor sighed, "I explained it already to her Dash... if you just listen I wo..."

I stopped her right there, "NO YOU LISTEN YOU COUGAR!" She gasped, her eyes went back and forth hoping no pony heard that. "Sure the money was coming in slowly. I saw that but once it stopped and gave that stupid story about moving it to a later date and made Twilight cry. THAT'S WHEN YOU DRAW THE LINE! YOU'RE HORRIBLE AT SPENDING MONEY! BUT NO YOU HAVE TO BUY A STUPID KIOSK AT YOUR NIECES... SCRATCH THAT PINKIE'S BUSINESS JUST TO MAKE YOURSELF LOOK GOOD!"

The mayor just frowned. "You think I'm bad with money huh? You know how many accidents happen in this town alone? Do you have any idea how the cash system works?" Her face got close to mine, "And why can't I help my niece out? Huh? If I invest money into that business Miss Pie and her made together then it would make us look good! It would also say that we approve of Planet Cupcakes hoping every pony of each generation give it a visit!"

She raised her voice, "SOMETIMES I DON'T THINK YOU HEAR YOURSELF TALK YOUNG LADY! YOU'RE LIKE A BLIND RATTLESNAKE WAITING TO SNAP AT ANY PONY THAT BUGS YOU!" She pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her forehead, "I'm willing to forget this whole conversation if you're willing to drop it. You don't have to like Planet Cupcakes. I'm not forcing you to go. It would just help the economy of this town so I had to take the risk. But I am sorry about Pinkie Pie and surprised by Twilight Sparkle. Good night you three..." With that she just left to go back to her own house.

I was stumped. Owned by a older pony. She was right. I was like a blind rattlesnake. I clutched my present from Twilight close to my chest. This has been one heck of a night. I turned my head to Rarity. I teared up again, "I'm so sorry Rarity..." My throat felt heavy. Rarity being a true friend walked over to me and gave me a hug. Willing to forgive me for my random vocal attacks. I just hope Pinkie is willing to forgive Twilight and not hold a grudge.

Author's Note

if you find any mistakes, please feel free to put them int he comments.

A little truth telling time for this story. Yes it started off as a one shot, then a two short, then suddenly everyone started getting point of view chapters. There would be two more but they become pretty focused on an OC that I decided to cut out of this version. Reason why, I felt he never really brought anything to the table and just dragged the story down. He really had no business being there as I instantly made him paired up with Twilight and was Celestia's son... instant eyebrow raise right there. So I made a decision for this version to cut him out and redo some of the story so it adds a newer element with Derpy having job issues. I'm sorry if you liked the first version of Regrets but I don't. I actually despise it and regret ever going down the whole pregnant angle just to give Twilight an edge in this story. So i'm redoing her parts.