Rarity Has Compotition

Twilight galloped towards Town Square, slightly behind Rarity. Rainbow Dash was already hovering over the ponies, as did Fluttershy.

Unicorns were motioned to the front of the group, earth ponies to the back, and pegasi above. But all ponies were eagerly awaiting the "special" arrival.

Music whistled by bored ponies filled the crowd.

There it was. The chimes from the clock that signaled twelve. A hot air balloon creeper closer to the ground. Then, the balloon landed.