https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyQUCYl-ocs

Last week.

A week went by since the whole ticket fiasco, and since AppleJack kissed me on the cheek. To be honest, I'm not sure if she was teasing me or if she's actually into me. Kinda hoping for the latter. Speaking of AJ, we had a hell of a time with the orchards. Big Mac had injured himself, he says he tried to lift a boulder out of the ground, I say he slipped in the shower. Whatever not important, what is important is that it was harvest season and we were a pony short. It would have been a problem, had I not perfected the ' Apple Slam' at least that's what I was calling it. With the exception of when Jackie held off a stampede of cows, we got the whole orchard done in four days. AppleJack was so amazed by my work, she gave me two weeks of paid vacation.

Now

There I was taking a stroll down Main street just enjoying my day, not a care in the world. I thought about writing to Luna to see if she or Celestia could teach me whatever spell they used to get me here. I had no true intention to go back for good, but I wouldn't mind seeing my father, or better yet bring him here, let him see the world that we were destined to save. That would also solve the transportation issue for the Gala.

My mind was so far up in the clouds, I almost missed the growing crowd around a large wagon. The wagon seemed to be fitted as a makeshift stage. It seems most of the town gathered for this, even the girls were here, with the exception of Pinkie and Fluttershy.

" Hey, guys, what's going on?" A tubby unicorn colt turned around to tell me. I think his name is snipps, Cheerilee told me about him and his friend snails. Not the brightest in the bunch.

" A new unicorn just arrived, and she's supposed to be the greatest." The greatest? Perfect, a pony version of Bender.

Suddenly a voice rose over the crowd. " Mares and gentle colts, welcome to the most spectacular show that you've ever seen. Prepare for the Great and Powerful Trixie." At the end of the announcement the wagon transformed into a stage with horns blasting and a pyrotechnic show going. Then out of nowhere a smoke screen went off in the middle of the stage, and out of the smoke came a unicorn with a star-covered cape and wizard hat.

As far as magic shows go, it could have gone better. I mean, she ain't no Chris Angel, though I'll give it to her, she does have real magic. " Now prepare, to be amazed by the awesome magical talent of What in Equestria is that." She was pointing at me when she screamed that.

" What? Is there something on my face?" I didn't need to be angry about her outburst, it happens from time to time. " Hey listen don't stop the show on my account, these people came to see a show." She got past her surprise and went on with her show. She put on a couple of card tricks, a bouquet of flowers appeared out of thin air, and to top it off, she pulled a rabbit out of her hat. " Hahahahaha, oh by Heimdall's eyes, this is the amateur hour right here." She looked pissed at that comment.

" How dare you insult Trixie, me who single-handedly defeated an Ursa Major." How do you defeat a star constellation? " And Trixie has more magical talent than anypony, anywhere." This got the girls a little upset, too much boasting can do that. " And Trixie challenges any who believes they can out-perform the Great and Powerful Trixie."

" I'll take the challenge." Everyone turned to me as if I just said ' I love pineapple on my pizza' which I don't.

" You, ha don't make Trixie laugh. What could you possibly do?"

" Well how about some illusions of my own."

" How could you possibly do magic without a horn?"

" I've got my way's." I leaped on to the stage spreading my wings to please the crowd. " So, how about you start off and I'll follow." Might as well give her a chance to come up with something grand.

" Very well." She turned to address the crowd. " Watch and behold as Trixie shows you how she defeated the fearsome Ursa Major." Her horn lit up and outshot a sparkling image of her casting magic at a giant bear. " Top that brute."

" Alright, how about this. I'll do two illusions. One of comedy and one of action, sound cool?" The audience grew quiet in anticipation of what I was about to do. From what Twilight taught me, Illusions take the form of what the imagination can conjure, though the illusion can only be sustained for a certain amount of time depending on one's magic pool. And since my magic pool is that of an alicorn, not to mention the gift gives off a natural healing ability so my magic is near limitless.

" First comedy." With a wave of my hand, a screen appeared above us.

https://youtu.be/W6QzY6KbCUQ

The crowd had there sides splitting, even Trixie was trying to hide her giggling. I assumed they didn't get a few things but whatever. " Alright, now its time for the action illusion."

https://youtu.be/44kBN340vd4?t=82

Now the crowd was in utter silence, they couldn't take their eyes away from what they just witnessed. To be honest I think I might have gone a little too far with the awesome factor. " Uh, you guys alright?"

Rainbow was the first to speak after she shook off her fangasam. " That was the best thing I have ever seen. I mean when that old guy was falling he just grabbed that sword and wham."

" Well okay." I turned to Trixie and I was about to say something snarky. Then I saw her face, it was sad, defeated, and I wanna say, ashamed. " Hey, you okay?"

" No, Trixie is not alright. I was just shown up by some creature who made my magic look like some cheap parlor trick." Damn, now I feel like an asshole. Maybe I should do something. " Just get off my stage, NOW." Okay, put a pin on an apology later.

I got off the stage and was bombarded with questions and praise. It was overwhelming so I quickly took flight. I know I shouldn't feel too bad, I mean she did offer a challenge and I was never one to turn down a challenge. I decided to go ahead and write that letter about the spell to my world. I made it to my room back at the farmhouse, well I say my room but from what AJ has told me it used to be her parent's room. I asked about them once, it resulted in her telling me how they fell down a ravine on their property. They never found them, might have to pay my respects at some point. But that's for later on to the letter.

Dear Luna

First, I would like to say that I would love to be your escort for the Gala, though I would like to tell you that AppleJack will accompany us as I've agreed to take her as a date, so to speak. Anyway, I'm also writing to ask if either you or your sister could teach me the spell that allows one to travel dimensions. It's not to return for good but just to get a few things. Or if not, then perhaps the means to get there and back. If you could, please respond as quickly as possible.

From Joe, The Wolfman

I rolled the letter up and set it in the lantern to send. With the letter sent I decided to see what Apple Bloom was up to, it being Saturday and all. I went downstairs to find her talking to her granny about what went on earlier. I didn't even know she was there.

" Hey AB, Granny, how are you doing today?"

" Joe." Apple Bloom shot off the floor and headed right to me. " I was telling Granny about the show you put on against that show pony Trixie. I was wondering if you could do it again, please." Odin's beard she's using her eyes as a weapon again. Resist, must resist.

" Alright fine, just stop with the eyes already, you'll give someone diabetes." AB cheered and sat next to Granny's rocking chair. " Okay, any requests?"

" Do something with music." Music huh.

" What kind? Rock n roll, rap, or perhaps country?"

" Naw, I wanna listen to 'Pop' preferably a boy band." Okay, that caught me off guard. I think I know what to show.

" Alright, how does Nsync sound?"

https://youtu.be/Eo-KmOd3i7s

When the show ended, I looked at my two audience members. " Well, what did you think?" I waited for AB to give up a comment, however, it was Granny who spoke up.

" That young feller with the curled hair reminds me of Apple Bloom's grandfather when we were just a couple of kids." Wow. Got to see those pictures.

I was about to inquire for more information until Jackie came in. " Howdy ya'll, hey Joe." Okay, I think she actually likes me. " The girls and I were just telling Pinkie and Fluttershy about the show you put on. I was wondering if you might do a little show for me?" She was giving me those eyes. I think I'm falling for her.'

" Sure, in fact, how about we go upstairs and I'll show you something." We left to go to her room. She plopped on the bed waiting for me to show her something. " Before we do this, I want to tell you something." She listened intently to what I had to say. " AJ, I've been on this planet for a few weeks, you and your family have been very kind and have even housed me when you hade no obligation to do so. And I would like to be straight with you, I think I might have feeling's for you." By the Gods, when did I turn into a drama? She did seem to be rapt with attention though. " But, I should tell you, I also have feelings for another." I expected a little shock, maybe disgust, instead she just gave me a smile and nodded. " Wait, you're okay with that?"

" Well sure, Ah mean it ain't like it's unnatural or anything. There are plenty of stallions who have multiple partners." Now that she mentioned that, I did notice a guy with two sometimes three mares hanging on him, though I thought it was just some high school thing.

I gave AJ a small smile. " Jackie, you have no idea how much pressure was just lifted from my shoulders. I suppose you should know who the other mare is."

" That would be nice."

" Well, remember me telling you about the Gala letter?" She nodded. " And remember me telling you how I was to be an escort to Luna?"

" Wait, are you saying you have a thing for Luna?" I nodded with a half-smile. " Oh my, well that's understandable, I mean you did save her and she gave you a way to stay in touch. I suppose I can understand that."

" Thanks for hearing me out, now how about that little show I promised?"

" I would like that very much."

I went to sit next to her on the bed and got the spell going. " I hope you like this."

https://youtu.be/nnbnRWHDFpw

As we were listening to the song, I put my arm around AJ and brought her closer. She just went and scooched herself onto my lap while nuzzling my cheek. At the end of the song, we were left staring into each other's eyes. A few seconds had passed before the inevitable happened, we gave in to a passionate kiss. We stayed that way for a few good minutes before we need free air.

I looked down at her. " So, how was that?'

She looked up to me. " The best ah ever had, though I haven't done something like that before." Hell, I'll take it.

We would have gone for round two but we heard Granny calling us for dinner. We got up from her bed and made our way downstairs with crimson cheeks. This did not go unnoticed by Granny. " So, you two finally got together. Well, shoot you took long enough." Damn, that surprised me. Didn't surprise AJ though, she seemed to know this was coming.

" Well cats out of the bag now might as well get used to it, what's for supper?

Luna's chambers

Luna was going over the mail from today. A lot of it was from nobles asking about tax relief and even so far as asking to court her. As if she would even flip through that. There was one letter that she was happy about seeing, it was a letter sent by her closest friend, Joe.

She read the letter saying that he and AppleJack will accompany her to the Gala. She will have to inquire to her sister about the dimension spell. Until then she will just have to wait until the little meet and greet in ponyville. " Soon my love, soon."

Author's Notes:

I know what you're going to say. What happened to the bear. Well, I think with a performance of that magnitude, the two dimwits had no need for getting the bear. Also, I know I rushed a relationship with Joe but, seeing as the delay was so long, I decided to go ahead with it.

Anyway clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS1Rt1y3Ag4