Rarity was a train wreck. Her mane was a mess, her eyes were blood-red and she couldn't control a nervous tic that made her lower lip quiver.

“Oh my...” Fluttershy said, looking at her.

“Rarity, calm down. Everything is going to be alright, this party will be a success,” Twilight Sparkle said, trying to comb her friend´s mane.

“I can't help it! Every important pony is coming! Hoity Toity, Photo Finish, Fancypants! What if something fails? What if they don't want to come because they think I´m not important enough?! What if they think  I'm such a simple town pony not worth of their time?!” Rarity yelled.

“Rarity, pull yourself together!” Twilight ordered her and start doing some breathing exercises, gesturing rarity to imitate her.

“Twilight is right, you don't need to be so nervous. You already know all these ponies and they will be impressed with your reception,” Fluttershy said, gently patting Rarity´s hoof. “Besides, Princess Celestia already said she was anxious about this party so at least you know of one pony that won´t miss it.”

“Princess Celestia is coming?!” Twilight yelled and her breathing accelerated.

“Umh why don´t you go check on the food?” Fluttershy suggested.

Rarity decided that was a good idea and they both abandoned the nervous Twilight. This turned out to be  bad idea because the kitchen was covered from wall to wall in dough with a smiling Pinkie Pie right in the middle of it.

“Pinkie, what are you doing?” Rarity yelled.

“Making the desserts, silly!”

“But I thought Applejack was in charge of the food,” Fluttershy said.

“Applejack is taking Octi´s place in the band. You know OCti? She is like this super fun bass player from Canterlot, I met her during the Gala na we became like the best of friends so anyways she sent me a letter telling me she was sick and couldn't make it to your party and I was so sad and wanted to throw her a get.-well party but then I remembered I couldn´t do that because tonight it was your party and you now you were missing one band member but then I remembered that Applejack can play the violin so I asked her to take Octi´s place and she said yes and now I can plan Oct´s party for tomorrow.”

“Applejack is playing in the band? Oh my stars, she is going to turn this into a rodeo!” Rarity screamed and rushed for the stage while Fluttershy was still processing Pinkie´s ramblings.

“Hye, where´s Rarity going? I wanted her to hear my rehearsal before the show!” Rainbow Dash asked, coming into the kitchen. with Twilight.

“Your show?” Fluttershy asked her.

“Yeah, since OInkie is taking care of the food, I will provide the entertainment. Pinkie already wrote me some jokes, check this one. You know how Princess Celestia has a sun on her flank so, how do you call when she sits down?  A solar eclipse!”

“...”

Fluttershy dragged the twitching Twilight by her tial before she teleported Rainbow to the moon or something.

*****

Despite that disastrous setting, the party was a total success. Applejack was a perfect fit for the band, sticking to the sheets and giving a solid performance and Princess Celestia laughed so hard at Rainbow´s jokes that she turned red.

While it wasn't exactly the high society event she had planned, Rarity was quite happy with how the party turned. She walked into the kitchen and couldn't help but make a surprised gasp upon finding Pinkie was still there.

“Darling, the party ended hours ago! Don't tell me you stayed here the whole night?” she asked.

“Yup!” Pinkie said, chewing in one of the leftovers for the party.

“Well, this is actually for the best. I can properly thank you for your help.”

“No need to thank me, Rarity. I'm always glad to help you.”

“You do that often, don´t you?” Rarity asked and Pinkie looked at her confused.

“Helping me, I mean,” Rarity said and sat in front of her, “You are so selfless and generous, always thinking of others. Like this band player Tootsie..”

“Octi! Short for OCtavia!” Pinkie giggled.

“Yes. I can't even remember her name and I was the one that hired her. I always do stuff like that always worrying about me and not my guest or my friends. Guess being frivolous is my special talent.”

“What are you talking about? You're the Bearer of Generosity. You threw this huge party for all these ponies. You work hard every day for your dream of becoming a great designer! You are amazing, Rarity!”

Rarity took one of Pinkie´s  hooves.

“But this isn't about me, darling. What about you, Pinkie? What do you want? What are your dreams?”

“I...I don't have any dreams.”

- TIME LIMIT -

“Oh please you can't possibly tell me that you're happy just being always in the kitchen eating leftovers!”

“Actually...I do. I don't mind always being in the kitchen in every one of your parties. Not if I know that you will have one thing left to worry,” Pinkie said, putting her other hoof over Rarity´s.

Rarity looked at her pink hooves and then at her bright blue eyes and gentle smile. She couldn't see her own face but could feel it getting red.

“So, are there any cupcakes left?” she asked.

Pinkie giggled and handled her one. They spent the rest of the night on the kitchen, living PInkie´s dream.