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.