Pinkie Pie's party had been a huge success. Everything had gone off completely without a hitch. Eleven o'clock at night had just passed, and all guests at the barn were heading their separate ways for the night. Fluttershy and Rarity, however, went together, the former feeling a little affected by the special drink of the occasion, Sweet Apple Acres Hard Cider. They decided with a silent mutual agreement to take a little time in the bliss of Luna's night. Just the two of them together.

"Can I ask you something?" Fluttershy asked her marefriend.

"Why certainly dear."

"Did you know anything about this holiday?"

"I will fill you in. I may or may not have contributed to the idea. I noticed how Twilight seemed to settle into the idea at the same time I did, so maybe Twilight also recommended it too. I know I'm not usually one for interfering with the affairs of other ponies' hearts, but I just believe Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie do suit."

"Is part of this because of how Pinkie helped us?"

"Honestly, that idea didn't cross my mind when I recommended it at all, though I suppose that could class as a factor of why I believe that it's a good idea more than ever."

"It is, I was just a bit worried that they would be gone for longer than a few months."

"Oh nonsense, darling. I'm sure Pinkie Pie wouldn't have us worried like that again. After all, even if it was rather more prolonged, she would have Rainbow Dash with her. The element of loyalty. I couldn't see her turning her back on her friends at all."

"I know Rarity, I'm ok now, I was just a little worried to begin with."

"As was I darling, until they said they were going together. I then instantly knew what was going on."

"Oh, well. I'm sure you put them up to a good thing Rarity. I think that deserves a treat." Fluttershy gave Rarity the bedroom eyes.

"Is that you talking, or the cider darling?" Rarity asked playfully.

"Why don't you come back to mine with me and find out?" Fluttershy replied almost uncharacteristically. "Oh wait," Fluttershy changed her voice to mimic that of her lover's, "it's unbecoming of a lady to perform such deeds outside of marriage."

"Well maybe I just said that because no pony needs to know what we get up too behind closed curtains. But darling, you are acting out of character. Perhaps we could wait until you've sobered up? I don't want to feel I'm taking advantage of my beloved."

"Rarity, I'm at a stage where I'm sober enough to know what I want, and I'm just about drunk enough to ask you for it."

Rarity considered this for a while. She couldn't deny she wanted to take Fluttershy's offer, she just didn't feel right about it due to Fluttershy's - admittedly minor - intoxication. She soon come up with her answer. "Well since we've done it sober before, I imagine it shouldn't be too much of a problem.I will take you up on your offer."

Author's Notes:

Bit shorter than normal, but it's only a bonus chapter.