Chapter 7: New neigh-bors

So, little known fact about me and some backstory for this chapter. I am a huge fan of Weird Al Yankovic and Patton Oswalt. And when they lent their voices to MLP it was a dream come true for me, and I've always wondered what those characters together would be like.

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Manehatten

In a large apartment complex in the bustling city lived two stallions, one silly, one serious. One loved to party, one would rather stay home and read. Despite theses polar opposite personalities the two were good friends as long as one lifestyle didn't interfere with the other. But the serious pony was about to have his world thrown out of whack for the sake of the silly one. And it all started one early morning.

The serious stallion known as Quibble Pants was awake sipping coffee and rereading Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Stone for the 539th time.

"You know, there are just some things you only catch the 539th time." He said to himself. Suddenly, the door to the apartment opened. The silly pony, known around Equestria as Cheese Sandwich groggily walked through.

"Well look at the super duper party pony. Even he has a weakness, all nighters." Quibble laughed to himself.

"Shove it 'Pants." Cheese grumbled. It was true, nopony is invulnerable to the effects of an all night party. CHeese grabbed the still nearly full coffee pot and chugged the whole thing out of the pot.

"3... 2... 1..." Quibble said quietly.

"Good morning Quibble ol' buddy!" Cheese bounced enthusiastically.

"Morning Cheese." Quibble smiled. The two had met not too long after Quibble's tangle up with Daring Do and Rainbow Dash, Quibble took Cheese in once he found out Cheese didn't actually have an actual home, Quibble had never really intended on making friends with him, but his enthusiasm and kindness was infectious. Sadly though, Quibble had been offered an opportunity on the other side of Equestria that meant he'd be moving out, and Cheese couldn't come. He couldn't quite figure out how he'd break the news yet, but the moving date was in just a week so he'd have to think of something, and it had to be quick.

"So, what do you have planned for today?" Quibble queried.

"Well, there's no parties going on that I know about, and believe me, I'd know! So I thought we could spend the day together! Two pals, compadres! Les dos amigos!"

"Oh... What? I.. I mean, I was gonna do some reading, maybe get a little writing done..." Quibble started.

"You know nobody reads your fanfiction!" Cheese said. Damn his brutal honesty.

"I'll have you know PrincessofFriendshipTS10 frequently checks in on Daring Do and the Romantic Cavern. And leaves reviews on every chapter." Quibble stated.

"Oh come on! It'll be fun!" Cheese grinned widely. Quibble sort of winced, they really didn't share the same concept of fun, but he knew he owed it to him if he was soon going to be completely moving away from him.

"You... Got it buddy!" He said with a big fake grin.

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Ponyville

I was happy as a clam, walking on air, too happy for another cliche to add here. Damn things were looking good for me, Pinkie and I had officially got together! I mean we're still early on and everything... But all good stories begin somewhere. Anyway, I was out on a pleasant morning stroll, I normally do that when I'm in a good mood. Do I wish I had my phone with all my favorite songs on it? Well yeah, but if I liked the songs I knew all the words anyway.

Me: I'm super!

Thanks for asking

All things considered I couldn't be better I must say!

I'm feeling super

No nothing bugs me!

Everything is super when you're-

I was cut off by the sound of someone calling me, It was Scootaloo.

"See, this is nice." I said. "Us meeting together without you getting slingshotted into my face." I said.

"We heard about you and Pinkie Pie!" Applebloom said.

"Yeah, congratulations!" Sweetie Belle said.

"Thanks girls." I blushed, back home all my folks said was "I'm just glad you aren't gay." Just to set the record straight my dad was a homophobe, I am not.

"Soooo what do you have planned?" Scootaloo asked.

"What?" I was confused.

"You know.. For the party!" She continued.

"What.. party-Oh my God." I said. I've never been wonderful with math but I can put two and two together. Pinkie Pie's birthday was coming up.

"Yes! The party! Well, It's... It's big! It's huge! It'll be the greatest! Terrific!" They could see my lie. Oh boy.

"You didn't know did you?" They all said in unison.

"Cut me some slack! I've been here for a month! A month!" I cried out. What was I supposed to do? She was like the first one to even consider trusting me and being nice to me when I first got here, I needed a hero, or an act of God, any God, I'll take what I can get as long as it's good.

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Back in Manehatten

"So, what should we do first? Catch a movie? Go to an all-you-can-eat buffet? Maybe both at the same time?" Cheese asked as they walked down the sidewalks of the bustling city.

"Why not claim ownership of the nearest brothel?" Quibble said sarcastically.

"What?"

"Never mind." Quibble didn't dislike Cheese, he was just so energetic and cheery while Quibble was slow and mellow, he was polka while Quibble was smooth jazz.

"Oh! I've got an idea! why don't we-" Cheese was interrupted by a series of twitching and bouncing, he looked somewhat like Tigger had taken speed.

"Am I witnessing a seizure? Should I do something?" Quibble thought. "Ummm Cheese-" He started.

"Hold that thought, Quibble me boy! My cheesy sense is trying to tell me something!" Cheese exclaimed.

"Your... What?"

"Party... In danger... Very important.. Ponyville."

"Ponyville? That's pretty far from here, if he went on his way there even this minute I'd probably be gone before he got back.." Quibble thought.

Cheese gasped. "Quibble! I had a great idea! You should come with me!" Cheese exclaimed.

"What? No way- err... but parties are your thing and I wouldn't want to get in the way..." Quibble said.

"Nonsense! There's always room for one more at a party!"

"Look, Cheese. I can't, I really, really, really can't."

"Hmm, sounds more like you're saying 'I really can't come out of my shell and have a little fun and I need you to help me.' I'd be glad to help!" Cheese said.

"That really isn't what I meant." Quibble groaned.

"Don't worry buddy! The Super Duper Party Pony is here to help! And it all starts by going to Ponyville!" Cheese grabbed Quibble by the leg and started dragging him off.

"Damn it, what am I going to do now?" Quibble thought to himself.

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Not to long after: Just outside of Manehatten

Cheese had rigged up a cart full of all the party necessities and Quibble sat in the cart with it, regretting so many recent decisions. Meanwhile cheese was happily pulling the cart along.

"Isn't this nice old buddy? Just you and me, together out on the open road!"

"Yep. Great." Quibble moaned.

Cheese bounced along happily, soon the bounce of the cart made a beat, and Cheese started to whistle.

"If you start singing, I'm gonna puke." Quibble muttered.

Cheese: Do you need a break from modern living?

Do you long to shed your weary load?

If your nerves are raw and your brain is fried

Just grab a friend and take a ride together upon the open road

"Come on Quibble!"

Quibble: I would rather my assets in suspension

All in all I'd rather eat a toad

And this maniac drives like such a clutz

That I'm about to hurl my guts directly upon the open road.

Cheese: There's nothing can upset me, cause now we're on our way

Our trusty map will guide us straight and true

Quibble: Manehatten don't forget me, I will return someday

Though I may be in traction when I do!

Cheese: Me and Quibble relaxing like the old days

Quibble: (This is worse than dragon breath and acne)

Cheese: In a buddy-buddy kind of mode

Quibble: (I'm so mad I think I may explode)

Cheese: When I see that highway I could cry

Quibble: You know that's funny so could I

Quibble and Cheese: Just being out on the open road.

As they kept driving, they began to encounter others on the road.

Saloon performer ponies: Howdy boys, is this the way Nashville?

Towpony: Watch it mac! Or you'll be gettin' towed!

Jailed Pony: I'm in no hurry to arrive, cause I'll be turnin' 65 the next time I see the open road!

Small stallion and his large wife: Just a week of rest and relaxation

Yeah!

And the odd romantic episode

"Very odd." Quibble commented

Hitchhiker: And it's Seaward Shores for me or bust!

Elderly Mare: Look out you dirtbags eat my dust!

From now on, I'm on the open road!

Cheese: Just me and my pal Quibble my pony pioneer

Cart of nuns: They're partners forever Ponyville ho, Yee ha!

Quibble: Could someone flag a taxi and get me out of here

To Califoalnia 90210

All (Bar Quibble): Oh! Every day another new adventure

Every mile another new zip code!

And the cares we had are gone for good

Quibble: And I'd go with them if I could

All (Bar Quibble): I've got no strings on me

I'm feelin' fancy free

How wonderful to be...

On the open roooooaaaaad!

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Ponyville: 3 days later

So I talked to Twilight she said Pinkie Pie's birthday was just next week, it still gave me time to prepare, but a lot to get done in one week. I couldn't talk to Discord because I used my 'one chaos-free favor' and I felt too much chaos at her party wouldn't be that great. I'm sorry, just so everyone knows, I am the main character of this story, I don't know why but for some reason I feel like something very not related to me has been going on a lot recently. Anyway, back to what's at hand- er.. hoof. I had to get something ready and quick, but it had to be grand. And I didn't know who could help me.

I was on a walk and I was just at the edge of town, when I saw someone coming with a cart, they looked familiar... When I realized just who I saw I knew my worries about the situation were over.

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And that's the end of that chapter!

Songs used were:

I'm Super by Trey Parker and Marc Saiman

On the Open Road by Jack Fieldman