Twilight was helping Applejack on the farm with Spike on her back going through the baskets of apples she had.

Spike: No. Nope.

Applejack: Thank you kindly, Twilight, for helping me out. I bet Big Macintosh I could get all these Golden Delicious in the barn by lunchtime. If I win, he's gonna walk down Stirrup Street in one of Granny's Girdles.

She laughed at that.

Twilight: No problem at all, Applejack. I'm glad the goal is lunchtime. All this hard work is making me hungry.

Spike: I know, right?

Twilight: Ohh-eee, Spike. You've been lounging on my back all morning while we worked.

Spike: Exactly. You two are taking so long, I miss snack time.

Y/n came out of nowhere.

Y/n: What's going on with you lot?

Twilight: Oh, your highness.

She gave a quick bow as well as Applejack.

Y/n: Nice to see you know your superior, Element of Magic. But that doesn't answer my question.

Applejack: We're bringing these apples to the barn before lunchtime.

Twilight's stomach growled and she laughed nervously.

Twilight: I guess I better get some food.

Spike pulled out a big red apple from Twilight's basket.

Spike: Aha!

Twilight: Oh, Spike! That looks delicious!

Spike ate it in one bite.

Twilight: Spike!

Spike: (gulp) What?

Spike then burped fire and a magical letter came from the fire.

Y/n: What is that?

Twilight: It's a letter from Princess Celestia.

Y/n: So, you send letters to my sister via this dragon?

Spike: Pretty much.

Y/n: Hm. Reminds me of something I did in the past.

Spike took the letter and began to read it.

Spike: (clears throat) "Hear ye, hear ye. Her Grand Royal Highness, Princess Celestia of Equestria, is pleased to announce the Grand Galloping Gala to be held in the Magnificent capital city of Canterlot on the 21st day of..." Yada Yada Yada. "Cordially extends an invitation to Twilight Sparkle plus one guest."

Twilight and Applejack gasped once they heard that.

Twilight/Applejack: The Grand Galloping Gala!

Y/n: Oh, that's still happening?

Spike burbed out two golden tickets.

Spike: Look. Two tickets!

Twilight: Wow! Great! I've never been to the Gala. Have you, Spike?

Spike: No. And I plan to keep it that way. I don't want any of that girly, frilly, froufrou nonsense.

Twilight: Aw, come on, Spike. A dance would be nice.

Y/n: I'll admit, I did always like the dancing part.

Twilight: You've been, Y/n?

Y/n: Yeah, it wasn't as big as it might be now, but we did have the Gala back in my time.

Twilight: Well, would you like the other ticket?

Y/n: I don't need it. Royalty can automatically get in. And right now, I'm not even sure I want to go.

Twilight: Oh.

Fantasy.

Twilight was sitting at a table in a dress when Y/n in a suit walked up to her.

Twilight: Oh, why hello there, Prince Y/n. Lovely evening we're having, isn't it?

Y/n just nodded and offered a hoof to her.

Twilight: My Prince?

Y/n: May I have this dance, my lady?

Twilight blushed and took his hoof. Then the two walked to the dance floor and had a beautiful dance.

Y/n: What a wonderful dance. I'm glad I had it with you, Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight: Not as glad as I am, my Prince.

The two closed the their eyes and began to slowly move their faces closer until.

Applejack: (muffled) Twilight. Twilight?

Back to reality.

Applejack: Twilight!

Twilight: Huh?

Applejack: You okay? You've been staring off for awhile.

Twilight: Oh, yeah. Sorry.

Twilight blushed a little.

Applejack: Well, I myself would love to go. Land's sakes! If I had an apple stand set up, ponies would chawing our tasty vittles till the cows come home. Do you have any idea how much business I could drum up for Sweet Apple Acres? Why, with all that money, we could do a heap of fixin' up 'round here. We could replace that saggy, old roof. Hey Big Macintosh could replace that saggy, old plow. And Granny Smith could replace that saggy, old hip. Why, I'd give my left hind leg to go back Gala.

Twilight: Oh, well, in that case, would you like to-

???: Whoa!

Rainbow came from above and crashed right into Twilight and Applejack.

Rainbow Dash: are we talking about the Grand Galloping Gala?

Applejack: Rainbow Dash! You told me you were too busy to help me Harvest apples. What were you busy doing? Spying?

Rainbow Dash: No, I was busy...

She pointed to a tree branch with a pillow and blanket on it.

Rainbow Dash: Napping. And I just happened to hear that you have an extra ticket?

Twilight: Yeah, but-

Rainbow Dash: Yes! This is so awesome! The Wonderbolts perform at the Grand Galloping Gala every year! I can see it now.

Fantasy.

Rainbow Dash: Everyone would be watching the sky, their eyes riveted on the Wonderbolts. But then, in would fly...

Rainbow flew in front of a large audience.

Rainbow Dash: Rainbow Dash!

The whole crowd gasped and even the Wonderbolts would look at her.

Rainbow Dash: I would draw their attention with my super-speed strut.

Rainbow ran on the ground while still flapping her wings, making the ground cheer.

Rainbow Dash: Then I would Mesmerize them with my fantastic Filly Flash!

Rainbow flew down towards the audience then flew over them.

Rainbow Dash: And for my grand final, the Buccaneer Blaze.

Rainbow did a grand trick the made the crowds jaws drop and until they let out their loudest cheer.

Rainbow Dash: The ponies would go wild! The Wonderbolts would insist got my signature moves be incorporated into their routine and then... welcome me as their newest member.

Back to reality.

Rainbow Dash: Don't you see, Twilight? This could be my one chance to show 'em my stuff. You've got to take me!

Applejack pulled Rainbow back by the tail.

Applejack: Hold on just one pony-pinkin' minute here. I asked for that ticket first.

Rainbow Dash: So? That doesn't mean you own it.

Applejack: Oh, yeah? Well, I challenge you to a hoof wrestle. Winner gets the ticket.

Y/n: Quit, you two. The ticket is the property of the Element of Magic. She decides who gets it.

Twilight: Thank you, Prince Y/n. Whoever has the best reason to go should get the ticket, don't you think?

Applejack: Drumming up, business for the farm?

Rainbow Dash: A chance to audition for the Wonderbolts?

Applejack: Money to fix Granny's hip.

Rainbow Dash: Living the dream!

Twilight: Oh, my. Those are all pretty good reasons, aren't they?

Twilight's stomach growled.

Twilight: (nervously laughs) Listen to that. I am starving. I don't know about you, but I can't make important decisions on an empty stomach.

Y/n: Come with me. I saw a decent looking Café on my way over here.

Twilight: Thank you, your highness. I'll think about it over lunch and get back to you two, okay?

Applejack/Rainbow Dash: Okay.

Twilight left with Y/n and Spike.

Later.

They were walking through Ponyville.

Spike: So, who are you gonna give the ticket to, Twilight?

Twilight: I don't know, Spike, but I really can't think straight when I'm hungry.

Y/n: The Café shouldn't be too far now.

Pinkie came out of nowhere and ran into Twilight, causing her to drop the tickets and for them to slowly float down onto Pinkie's nose.

Pinkie: Aah! Bats! Bats on my face! Help! Wait!

She noticed they were just the tickets.

Pinkie: These aren't... (sparkling eyes) Tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala?! It's the most amazing, incredible, tremendous, super, wonderful, terrifically humongous party in all of Equestria! I've always, always, always wanted to go! (Singing) Oh, the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me. Oh, the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me. Hip, hip, hooray! It's the best place for me. For Pinkie. With decorations like streamers and fairy lights and pinwheels and pinatas and pincushions? With goodies like sugar cubes and sugar canes and sundaes and sunbeams and sarsaparilla? And I get to play my favoritist of favorite fantabulous games like pin the tail on the pony! (Singing) Oh, the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me. Oh, the Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for me. 'Cause it's the most Gala-riffic superly terrific Gala even in the whole galaxy. Wee! Oh, thank you, N/n! It's the most wonderfullest gift ever.

Y/n: One, stop calling me "N/n." Two, those aren't my tickets to give.

Spike picked up the tickets and Rarity showed up out of nowhere.

Rarity: (gasp) Are these what I think they are?

Twilight: Uh...

Pinkie: Yes! Yes! Yes! N/n's taking me to the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot!

Y/n: Again, not my tickets. They're the Element of Magic's.

Rarity: The Gala? I design ensembles for the Gala every year. But I've never had the opportunity to attend. Oh, the society, the culture, the glamor. It's where I truly belong (giggle) and where I'm destined to meet him!

Pinkie: Him! Who?

Rarity: Him.

Fantasy.

Rarity came to the Gala in a beautiful yellow dress.

Rarity: I would stroll through the Gala, and everyone would wonder, "Who is that mysterious mare?" They would never guess that I was just a simple Pony from little old Ponyville. Why, I would cause such a sensation that I would be invited for an audience with Princess Celestia herself.

Rarity was standing before Celestia and bowed.

Rarity: And the Princess would be so taken with the style and elegance that she would introduce me to him!

Celestia moved to the side to show a unicorn stallion.

Rarity: Her nephew... The most handsome, eligible unicorn Stallion in Canterlot! Our eyes would meet. Our hearts would melt. Our courtship would be magnificent.

Rarity and the stallion danced around the ballroom until the stallion presented a ring to Rarity.

Rarity: He would ask for my hoof in marriage. And, of course, I would say, "yes!!"

They were now in a wedding hall where Rarity walked to the stallion in a white dress.

Rarity: We would have a royal wedding, befitting a princess, which is (giggle) what I would become upon marrying him, the stallion of my dreams!

Back to reality.

Rarity: Twilight! I simply can not believe you would invite Pinkie Pie so she can party and prevent me from meeting my true love. How could you?

Y/n: Okay, first off, how does Celestia have a nephew. I sure as Tartarus didn't have a foal and neither did Luna. Second off, Element of Generosity, my sister doesn't agree to an audience with just anypony, no matter how Regal they are.

Rarity: Hmph!

Y/n: And thrid off all, the Element of Magic has still not chosen to give that ticket to anyone yet.

Pinkie/Rarity: She hasn't?!

???: Um, excuse me, Twilight.

They turned to see Fluttershy with her bunny, Angel who had the tickets in his mouth.

Fluttershy: I would just like to ask- I mean, if it would be all right, if you haven't given it to someone else-

Rarity: You?! You want to go to the Gala?

Fluttershy: Oh, no.

Angel lightly kicked her leg.

Fluttershy: I-I mean, yes. Or, actually, kind of. You see...

Fantasy.

Fluttershy was standing in the middle of a beautiful garden.

Fluttershy: It's not so much the Grand Galloping Gala as it is the wondrous private gated Garden that surrounds the dance. The flowers are said to be the most beautiful and fragrant in all of Equestria. For the night of the Gala and that night alone will they all be in bloom. And that's just the Flora! Don't get me started on that fauna.

She began looking at a bunch of animals.

Fluttershy: There's Loons and Toucans and Bitterns, oh, my! Hummingbirds that can really hum and Buzzards that can really buzz! Blue Jays and Red Jays and Green Jays, Pink Jays and pink Flamingos.

Back to reality.

Twilight: Gee, Fluttershy, it sounds...

Y/n: Beautiful and peaceful. I think you have the best reason to go, Element of Kindness.

Fluttershy gave a small blush after hearing that which Twilight noticed and got a little jealous.

???: Wait just a minute!

They saw Rainbow standing on a building.

Twilight: Rainbow Dash! Were you following me?

Rainbow: (flew down) No. I mean, yes. I mean, maybe. Look, it doesn't matter. I couldn't risk a goody-four-shoes like you giving that ticket away to just anybody!

Applejack appeared.

Applejack: Wait just another minute.

Twilight: Applejack? Were you following me, too?

Applejack: No, I was following this one (points at Rainbow) make sure she didn't try any funny business. Still trying to take my ticket.

Rainbow Dash: Your ticket?!

Pinkie: But Twilight's taking me!

They all began to argue except for Twilight, Y/n and Spike.

Twilight: Quiet!!

Pinkie: And then I said, "Oatmeal? Are you craz-" Oh.

Everyone quieted down after that.

Twilight: Girls, there's no use in arguing.

Rarity: But, Twilight!

Twilight: Eh! This is my decision. And I'm gonna make it on my own. And I certainly can't think straight with all this noise.

Her stomach growled again.

Twilight: Not to mention hunger. Now go on! Shoo!

They all grumbled as they left.

Twilight: And don't worry! I'll figure this out! Somehow.

Y/n: Come on, let's go for that "bite to eat" as you ponies say.

Later.

The two of them and Spike made it to the Café.

Twilight: Aw, Spike, what am I gonna do? All five of my best friends have really good reasons to go to the Gala.

She began picking petals off of a flower

Twilight: Applejack or Rainbow Dash? Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy? Rarity? Oh, who should go with me?

Twilight ate the petals.

Y/n: I don't think you're supposed to eat that.

The waiter showed up.

Waiter: Have you made your decision?

Twilight: I can't decide!

Spike: Twilight, he just wants to take your order.

Twilight: Oh. I would love a Daffodil-and-Daisy sandwich.

Y/n: I'll take the same with a side of Hay Fries.

Spike: Do you have any rubies? No? Okay. I'll have the Hay Fries. Extra crispy!

Twilight: What do you think, Spike?

Spike: I think we have to try another restaurant. I mean, I like grass just fine, but would it hurt anybody to offer some gemstones?

Twilight: I mean about the Gala and the ticket and who I should take.

Spike: Oh. You're still on that?

Y/n: Where have you been this whole time?

Twilight: Spike, listen! How do I choose? And when I do choose, will the other four be mad at me? I mean, I could give up my ticket and give away two, but that would still leave three disappointed ponies. What if I-

The waiter came back with their food.

Waiter: Ah, your food.

Twilight: Oh, thank you. This looks so good.

Y/n noticed his plate didn't have any fries and that his sandwich didn't have any daisy's on it.

Y/n: Excuse me. My sandwich doesn't have any daisy's and I don't have any Hay Fries. Can you tell me why?

The waiter began to sweat.

Waiter: Oh, my apologies, Sire! I'll check in on it with the chef right away.

He took the plate.

Y/n: Don't be long.

Spike: Woah, he was terrified of you.

Y/n: Understandable. I am the Prince of Destruction after all.

The waiter came back with a new plate.

Waiter: Here you are, your highness.

Y/n: Much better.

The waiter walked away and they were about to eat, until they saw everyone running inside.

Waiter: Uh, madam and sire? Are you going to eat your food in the rain?

Twilight: It's not raining.

They saw it was raining everywhere except where they were.

Twilight: What's going on?

They looked up and saw Rainbow in the clearing of a cloud where they were.

Rainbow Dash: Hi, there, best friend forever, I've ever, ever had. Enjoying the sunny weather?

Y/n: It's not Sunny if everywhere else is raining, you moron.

Twilight: Rainbow Dash, what are you doing?

Rainbow Dash: What do you mean? I just saw the smartest, most generous Pony about to get rained on, so I thought I'd kick a hole in the clouds to keep her dry so she could dine in peace, that's all.

Twilight: Rainbow, you're not trying to get extra consideration for the extra ticket by doing me extra-special favors, are you?

Rainbow Dash: Me? No, no, no. Of course not.

Twilight: Uh-huh.

Y/n: Well, at least my food isn't getting wet.

Rainbow: Seriously, I'd do it for anypony.

Y/n: Not what it looks like to me.

Twilight: Rainbow, I am not comfortable accepting unwanted favors, so I'd appreciate it if you'd close up that rain cloud right now.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh! Fine!

Rainbow zipped up the cloud.

Twilight: That's better.

Y/n: (finished eating) I'm finishing.

Twilight was about to take a bite out of her sandwich when she got soaked by the rain and her sandwich got soggy.

Y/n: Well, can't say I didn't expect that to happen.

Rarity showed up with an umbrella.

Rarity: Twilight! It's raining.

Twilight: No, really?

Rarity: Come with me before you catch a cold!

Y/n: Magic, I'm going to find somewhere to dry off. Enjoy your time with Generosity.

Y/n flew off and went under a nearby tree.

Y/n: Who does that Pegasi think she is having it rain while I'm eating. If my food had gotten wet, she'd be having a long conversation with my hoof.

The rain stopped.

Y/n: (sigh) I really don't know why these mortal ponies make such a big deal out of the Gala. Not like anything interesting happens.

He saw Fluttershy flying towards the library.

Y/n: Not her, too.

Twilight ran past him so he ran after her.

Y/n: What's going on?

Twilight: I'm trying to get away from everyone and their favors!

They slowed down after when they got to library.

Twilight: I never thought being showered with favors would be so aggravating!

Y/n: If what those mares have done so far annoys you, then I suggest you don't open that door.

Twilight opened the door to see Fluttershy and a few birds and squirrels were cleaning the library while humming.

Twilight: (gasp) Fluttershy! Not you, too!

Fluttershy: Oh! Well, hello, Twilight and Prince Y/n. I hope you don't mind, but we're all doing a little spring cleaning for you.

Twilight: It's summer.

Fluttershy: Oh. Well, better late than never, right? It was Angel's idea.

Angel squeaked as he was making a salad.

Twilight: You're not doing this for the ticket, are you?

Fluttershy: Oh, no! I'm doing this because you're my very best friend, right, Angel?

Angel gave her a less than pleased look.

Fluttershy: Yes, we are just doing this for the ticket.

Y/n: Well, at least she was honest.

Twilight began walking towards the door.

Twilight: Well, this was all very nice of you and Angel, but I'm not accepting any extra favors until I've made my final decision. So I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

Ponies: Surprise!

Twilight was pulled out of the library and in the center of a circle where she was thrown into the air by five ponies, including Pinkie.

Pinkie: Twilight is my bestest friend

Whoopee, Whoopee.

Twilight: Pinkie-

Pinkie: she's the cutest, smartest, all-around best pony, pony

Twilight: Pinkie-

Pinkie: I bet if I throw a super-duper fun party, party

Twilight: Pinkie!

Pinkie: She'll give her extra ticket to the Gala to me

Twilight: Pinkie!!

They stopped throwing her and let her hit the ground.

Pinkie: Yes, Twilight?

Twilight: At least the other ponies tried to be subtle about the ticket.

Pony: Wait, what ticket? What Gala?

Pinkie: Oh, you didn't know? Twilight has an extra ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala!

Every other pony: The grand Galloping Gala?!

Every pony there began to make her offers, Spike tried to get her out of there, but they were surrounded.

Spike: What are we gonna do?

Twilight: We're... gonna... Run!

Twilight jumped over the crowd and ran off with Spike, but the crowd began to chase them.

Pinkie: Well, that was swell.

Y/n: No, it wasn't.

Fluttershy: Oh, no. What about my ticket?

Applejack and Rainbow showed up.

Applejack: Don't you mean "my" ticket?

Rainbow Dash: No, that ticket is mine!

Pinkie: Nah-uh! I sang a song and everything.

Rarity showed up.

Rarity: And I'm sure it was good, but that ticket should go to yours truly!

The five of them began to argue again and it was at this point Y/n lost his patience as he slammed his hooves on the ground.

Y/n: Enough!

They stopped arguing.

Y/n: Listen here! The Element of Magic has been trying to decide who do give that ticket to all day, but all you've done was stress her out even more! And now look at her.

The five mares looked down feeling guilty.

Y/n: I'll be off. While I am away, I want you five to think about what you've done.

Y/n began to walk off until he got to a tree and sat in it.

Y/n: Who knew that the Elements of Harmony, who are my friends, could be so selfish. Even Kindness, and she was probably the one I had the least problems with.

???: Y/n?

He looked down to see the Mane five.

Y/n: What do lot want?

Rarity: We thought about it and you were right.

Pinkie: We were being big meanies.

Rainbow Dash: And that was totally not cool.

Fluttershy: We should've known better.

Applejack: What we're trying say is...

Mane 5: We're sorry.

Y/n: (sigh) I forgive you, but I'm not the one you should be apologizing to. Come on, let's go.

They made there way to the library.

Later.

It was nighttime when Twilight teleported into the library out of nowhere with Spike looking burnt.

Spike: (groan) Warn me next time you're gonna do that.

Twilight: I didn't even know it was gonna happen. Now quick, lock the doors!

They locked all the doors and sighed in relief until they saw the mane six.

Twilight: Yah! I can't decide! I just can't decide!

Y/n put up a hoof.

Y/n: Before you say another word, our friends have something they want to say to you.

Applejack: Twilight, sugar, I didn't mean put so much pressure on you. And if it helps, I don't want the ticket anymore. You can give it to somepony else. I won't feel bad. I promise.

Fluttershy: Me too. I feel just awful I made you feel so awful.

Pinkie: And me too! It's no fun upsetting your friends.

Rarity: Twilight, it was unfair of me to try and force you as I did.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I haven't perfected my signature moves for the Wonderbolts, anyway. I don't need that ticket, either.

Applejack: We all got so Gung ho about going to the Gala that we couldn't see how un-gung ho we were making you and wouldn't have if it weren't for Y/n.

Mane 5: Were sorry, Twilight.

Twilight smiled after their apology.

Twilight: Spike, take down a note.

Spike got out a paper and quill.

Twilight: "Dear Princess Celestia, I've learned that one of the joys of friendship is sharing your blessings. But when there's not enough blessings to go around, having more than your friends can make you feel pretty awful. So, though I appreciate the invitation, I will be returning both tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala."

Mane 5: What?!

Twilight: "If my friends can't all go, I don't want to go, either."

Applejack: Twilight, you don't have to do that.

Twilight: Nope, I've made up my mind. Spike, you can send the letter now.

Spike opened the window and blew fire at the letter, making its ash fly out the window.

Fluttershy: Now you won't get to go to the Gala, either.

Twilight: It's okay, girls. I couldn't possibly enjoy myself without my best friends there with me.

They all joined together in a group hug.

Twilight: So I would rather not go at all.

Y/n: Your selfless act was very admirable, Twilight.

Twilight: You used my name.

Y/n: Yeah, that's something I probably should've been doing from the start.

Spike began to gag.

Applejack: Well, wallop my withers, Spike. Isn't that just like a boy? Can't handle the least bit of sentiment.

Y/n: What about me?

Applejack: W-well, you're the exception.

Spike burbed up another letter.

Twilight: A letter from the Princess? That was fast.

Spike read the letter.

Spike: "My faithful student Twilight, why didn't you just say so in the first place?"

The letter came with six tickets.

Spike: Six tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala!

Everyone except Y/n gasped.

Twilight: Now we can all go!

Pinkie: Wait, what about N/n? He doesn't have a ticket.

Twilight: He told me royalty can automatically get in.

Y/n: You know, this whole time while you all were all concerned about going to the Gala, I was debating whether I myself should go or not.

Rainbow Dash: Come on, you should come.

Fluttershy: Um, it might be more fun that way.

Pinkie: And if not, I'll be there to make it extra fun for you.

Twilight: You did say you liked dancing.

Y/n: (sigh) Might as well.

Everyone began to cheer after hearing that but it stopped when Twilight's stomach growled again and she laughed nervously.

Rarity: Allow us to treat you to dinner.

Rainbow Dash: What a great way to apologize.

Pinkie: And to celebrate! Come on, everyone! The cupcakes are on me!

The mane six left the library with their tickets.

Spike: How come I don't get it ticket to the Gala?

Y/n: I thought you didn't want to go.

Spike burbed another letter with a ticket.

Spike: "And one for you, Spike."

Spike giggled but realized Y/n was still there.

Spike: I mean, gross! Now I have to go, too.

Y/n: Let's just catch up to the others.

They followed after the mares to get cupcakes.

To Be Continued.