CHAPTER FIVE: The Grand Galloping Gala

I walked into the throne room with Silvermoon by my side. I had my dress suit that Rarity and Peter had given me, while Silvermoon wore the gown I had first met her in. We walked down the carpet to be greeted by Princess Celestia.

“Ryan, Silvermoon.” Princess Celestia said with a nod.

“It's good to see you again.” I said, I held out my hoof and Celestia shook it. We left Princess Celestia and went into the main ballroom. I instantly saw Peter and Lance chatting, Twilight hung out with Applejack and Rarity. I made my way down the aisle with Silvermoon at my side. We reached one of the tables, I saw King Horus walking outside, near the garden.

“Excuse me a minute... I need to talk to his royal highness.” I said, kissing Silvermoon on the lips deeply. I made my way to the Royal Garden, where I saw King Horus standing, looking at the moon.

“King Horus?” I said. He turned and faced me.

“Ah, Dorchester, I guess I should have expected this arrival.” He said.

“Why are you out here? If it's too personal, I'll understand.” I said.

“It's just... you see those stars up in the sky?” He said, pointing at a group of stars at the right of the moon.

“Yeah,” I responded.

“Look closer at them... you'll see... an image.”

I did see something, it looked like a mare. Could that be...?

“Oh... I'm sorry...” I said.

“Queen Isiset... the queen...” King Horus said.

“She died after our fight against Lace Danneggiato... I tried everything to save here, but it was no use.” He said, tears had sprung from his eyes. I heard hoof steps behind, I saw Princess Luna.

“Hey,” She said, I smiled at her. Luna walked over to her father and put her hoof on his back.

“I never knew.” I said. I felt terrible for asking such a personal question.

“It's fine Dorchester... it's fine. I know she watches over Equestria, over us. I just never thought our paths would split like this.” King Horus choked.

“Ryan... I think it's best if we both leave him be.” Luna said, I nodded and we headed out of the garden and back into the ballroom. I sat next to Silvermoon as we watched the band play.

“What did The King say?” Silvermoon asked me.

“It's... complicated.” I replied, when the band finished their first song, I saw Greg and Pinkie sneak backstage, this was going to be good.

Celestia did always say every Gala was “ruined” by somepony or something. I guess Greg's going for a streak.

I was right, music began to blast from out of nowhere. Catgroove by Parov Stealer. Of course. I smiled as Greg and Pinkie snuck out of the way as the other high class ponies began to look around and complain about the “unformal” music. The entire gang, Lance, David, Peter, Greg, even the Mane Six went and began to dance with their stallionfriends. I held out my hoof to Silvermoon, who took mine in hers and we made our way to the dance floor with the others. Instead of the formal “dance” we just rocked out as the awesome party music blasted around the castle walls. Princess Celestia came in with Luna and Frederic.

“What the hell is going on-? Oh. Not too surprised.” Frederic said with a grin as he saw all of us dancing.

“Like I always said, something goes wrong, but it's usually for the better.” Celestia said, walking towards the large group of dancing ponies. I danced with Silvermoon, doing sort of a swing/tango dance. I spun her around and let her hang onto my arm as she swung out and laughed with joy, I was having a great time. Yet I couldn't help wonder, where was King Horus in all of this? Must have went off somewhere else, I could understand.

“Alright all you party ponies, I think we'll have to cut it short today.” Princess Celestia said with a laugh after watching us for a  few minutes.

“C'mon Tia, I haven't been able to party like this in a long time!” Luna said as she grabbed Frederic and dragged him onto the dance floor. She really did have Frederic on a leash! Ha ha!

Party rockin' in the house tonight!

Wrong song genius!

Oh shut up!

...

El problemo?

We continued to dance for hours on end until I felt like I was going to collapse. I went over to the tables and slumped down on a chair. Damn, I was tired.

“That was... awesome!” Silvermoon gasped between large breaths. I nodded, I was completely out of breath, and gasping for more.

“I think that's enough for today...” I said.

“Yeah... but lets just hang out for now.” Silvermoon said.

“No problem, I don't mind.” I responded, watching Princess Celestia tap her foot to the rhythm. If I could just get her to dance... my life would be complete. I got up and began to approach Princess Celestia.

“Hey, why don't you go out and join them? I would, but I'm too exhausted.”

Princess Celestia looked at me.

“I'm not that type of princess.” She said.

“Come on, it'll be fun!” Silvermoon said, she was approaching me from behind.

“If you don't go, I'll have to make you...” I taunted. Princess Celestia put her face up to mine and grinned.

“Try me... Oof!” Celestia gasped as she was suddenly pushed forward onto the dance floor from behind by Silvermoon.

“Gotcha!” Silvermoon winked at me.

“Fine... fine...” Princess Celestia began to bang her head, in just a few moments, she was rocking out more then I had before.

“It's official, my life is complete.” I said, leaning back onto the wall. The rest of the night went down smoothly. I danced with Silvermoon again, and by that time I was out of it. Next I remember drinking large amounts of punch. I woke up in my bed, did I have a hangover? Damn it Greg!

“Ugh...” I groaned, rubbing my forehead.

“What happened?”

“Greg gave you something funky, I rejected it, I know him better then you think. You began to drink, a lot. You passed out soon after.” Silvermoon giggled and stroked my mane with her hoof.

“Damn you Greg...” I moaned and put my head back against the pillow and closed my eyes.

“Oh I don't think we're done here.” Silvermoon said. I knew exactly where she was going with this, and I liked it. Yet I didn't feel up to it, as my head felt like it was going to explode.

“How about when I don't feel like my head is going to pop like an overfilled water balloon?” I asked. Silvermoon shoved a pillow into my face and laughed. I pushed it off.

“I said not right now!” I roared playfully.

“Then teach me a lesson I won't soon forget!” Silvermoon hopped off the bed and began to swagger around the room, sticking her tongue out.

“You're gonna regret that!” I said. I jumped at her, maybe we'll just wrestle a bit, but then I'm going to bed. I had a long, yet awesome, night that I wasn't going to ever forget. Next Chapter: Day and Night Estimated time remaining: 1 Hour, 25 Minutes