The Trip to Ponyville went without a hitch and Stud Poker got off the train and looked at his list of things to get in Ponyville. He had just decided to go to Sweet Apple Acres first, when out of nowhere came a pink and very cheerful pink pony!

“Hi!” she said excitedly, “I’m Pinkie Pie! But, you can call me Pinkie! What’s your name?” “Stud Poker,” replied Stud Poker.” “Can I call you Stud?” asked Pinkie, still very cheerful. “If you must.” “You must be new to Ponyville!” “Indeed; I’m visiting for the day.” Then Pinkie grabbed a pink wagon out of nowhere and pushed a button on the side. The wagon opened and revealed what appeared to be a few large red & white pipes, trumpets, and a small oven. Music started to play immediately, and Pinkie danced around and sang:

Welcome welcome welcome

A fine welcome to you

Welcome welcome welcome

I say how do you do?

Welcome welcome welcome

I say hip hip hurray

Welcome welcome welcome

to Ponyville today

And just when the song ended, a cake popped out of the oven, and confetti shot out of the pipes. For a moment, Stud could only gape wide eyed at the grinning Pinkie Pie. “Well!” he said at last. “Do you usually greet newcomers with such grand enthusiasm?” “Oh, no!” replied Pinkie, still as exuberant as ever, and giggling a little. “Usually I put the cake in the confetti cannons and the confetti in the oven!” “Accidently or on purpose?” asked Stud. “Oh, accidentally of course!” “That must be rather messy,” remarked Stud, “Not to mention leave a bad first impression.” Despite the negativity of this statement, Stud couldn’t help but smile. Despite having just met Pinkie Pie he liked her, and her happy-go-lucky way of life; she hadn’t stopped smiling this entire time. “Say,” he said, “do you know where Sweet Apple Acres is?” “Of course!” replied Pinkie. “My best friend Applejack lives there! You go that way, or I can escort you!” “No thanks,” replied Stud. He liked Pinkie, but he wanted a break from her for now. “Oke Doke Lokie!” said Pinkie. “Say hi to Applejack for me; see you around Stud!” “See you, Pinkie!” And the two parted company, Pinkie still as cheerful as she had been when Stud first saw her, and Stud feeling a little happier himself. He hoped everyone in Ponyville was as welcoming to newcomers as he set off towards Sweet Apple Acres.