The sun was nearing the top on the sky, which meant it was noon. The wonderbolts were dying to have a break because they had been working since the dawn. Finally, Spitfire gave the break sign, and they all rushed to the cafeteria. Especially a rainbow mare flew approximately in the rainboom speed. To get a front line in the queue. However, her efforts were useless.

She glanced at the today's menu. There was Broccoli stew(ironically her favourite), omelette and some juice. Dash swiftly glided to a place, hit somepony very hard. When she was about to fall, two hooves caught her gently.

"Be careful next time OK? You'd hurt yourself." a familiar, warm voice said.

She rose head and looked at the pony. It was Soarin, her best friend in the team. While she was about to thank him, her words stuck in her mouth. Rainbow noticed how close they were. That she could count his eyelashes and taste his breath. The heat bloomed on her cheeks. Wow, when was the last time his eyes were that green? They were like bright emeralds. He slowly waved his hoof at her.

"Hey, Dash?"

She shook her and grinned sheepishly. "O-Oh Sorry Soarin. My head was in the clouds."

"It's fine. You really know how to crash but next time I wouldn't be here to clip your wing."

"Haha, so funny mister! Let's grab that meal." Dash replied.

They took their trays and joined the others. There were so many noises in the air, seemed like something important were talked.

"Oh, at last, you guys are here," Spitfire said, showing a paper. "In this letter, it is said that Princesses are organising an event. And we have to attend it."

"What is it Spitsy?" inquired Soarin.

"I don't know yet but the royal advisor sent this letter to arrange our schedule."

One question remained on the minds. What was this event?

****

Twilight had sent an urgent call to all her friends. Rainbow hurriedly went to the castle and entered their hall. Everypony other than her was sitting and waiting for Twilight. She placed herself onto the throne, gazed at them.

"Thanks for coming girls. I received a letter from Princess Celestia." Twilight said and added. "As you know the Hearts' Warming Eve is near. And this year Princess Celestia and Luna decided to bring an old custom back which hasn't done for a millennium."

"What the hay is that?" Applejack asked.

"Well, they are reviving the Ball of Eve. And it will be a masquerade one."

"WAAAHAHA! A masquerade ball!? How exciting and mysterious!" Rarity exclaimed, with an enough voice to break a glass.

"Shoot, Rarity! It is excitin', " Applejack said.

"How nice! I like that type of balls. So many possibilities to hide!" Fluttershy joined the conversation.

"Man, my plans with Tank completely ruined. I don't wanna go!"

"You have to Dash, Princess already sent invitations both me and Spitfire."

Rainbow made her famous "scrunchy" face again and the hall filled with laughter. Then suddenly, Rarity leant to the bottom of her throne and took a box.

"Well darlings, you are so lucky that my portable sewing kit is here!" she told, removing few things from the box. "Now stand up; I shall take your measurements."

She approached Rainbow Dash, then tried to place a meter on her. But, Dash escaped; Rarity attempted again and again.
Rainbow made a flip, zoomed the opposite direction and the marshmallow unicorn missed one more time. While Dash was about to run again, she cast a freezing spell on her. Which, would make her motionless for 15 minutes.

"Thank Celestia! Rainbow dear, What are you supposed to doing!?" Rarity yelled. "I have to finish my newest ball collection immediately."

Dash just puffed her cheeks and groaned. This ball surely was going to be interesting.