Rainbow Dash landed a few feet from Sugarcube Corner. The smell of freshly baked goods wafted out of the partially opened door. Rainbow took a deep inhale and her mouth began watering. She had never been so hungry in all her life. She trotted up to the door, and pushing it open, went inside.

The smell was delightful; like fresh bread and hot raisins mixed together. Rainbow stood at the counter, inspecting the goods that the shop had to offer. The choice of goods was almost endless, almost as though there were an A-Z of cupcake flavors. They all looked so delicious. She was so busy inspecting the goods behind the counter, she barely acknowledged a pink Earth pony bouncing out the kitchen, precariously balancing a tray of fresh cakes on her back.

“Oh, hey Dashie!” said Pinkie, beaming as usual.

Rainbow looked up at her friend. “Hi Pinkie!” She said. “Sorry I couldn’t make it last night.”

“It’s alright.” Replied Pinkie. “A party is still a party, even with only 4 friends!”

Rainbow couldn’t help but smile. Pinkie could always make her feel better, even on her bad days. “So what have you got there?” She asked, pointing a hoof at the tray balanced on Pinkies back.

“Oh these?” Said Pinkie. “They’re just some special party cakes I made for a ‘Welcome To Ponyville Party’ that i’m holding later”

Suddenly, an even larger grin appeared on Pinkies face. “DASHIE! Come to the party PLEEEEAAASSSEE!!” She begged.

“I don’t have any plans for later.” Replied Rainbow. “I suppose I could make it.”

Somehow still managing to balance a tray of cakes on her back, Pinkie leapt over the counter and gave Rainbow an infamous Pinkie Pie death hug.

“Oh Dashie!” Pinkie squealed. “This is going to be so great!”

“Pi...Pinkie.......Can’t............Breath.” Gasped Rainbow.

“Oopsies!” said Pinkie, releasing her friend.

After regaining her breath, Rainbows stomach gave an audible growl.

“Hehe," chuckled Rainbow. "I guess that means it’s time to eat something. I’ll take two of those Apple cupcakes."'

“Coming up!” Said Pinkie, jumping back over the counter and landing the tray on the sideboard in one quick move.

“Pinkie, where is that welcome party being held?” Asked Rainbow. “I don’t think you told me.”

“I didn’t?” Asked Pinkie. “I am such a silly filly sometimes!” She giggled. “It’s next door to Lyra and Bon Bons house.”

Rainbow gave a nod to Pinkie, paid her for the cupcakes, and turned to leave; there was still a question nagging in the back of her mind, however. “Pinkie, who’s moved in to the house?”

“Oh, just some stallion moving here from Coltifornia.” Replied Pinkie. “His name is Lyric.”

The name ran through Rainbows mind. She knew that name from somewhere, but couldn’t quite put her hoof on where from. “OK.” Said Rainbow. “I’ll see you later!”

“Later Dashie!” Said the pink pony who had disappeared back to the kitchen.

Rainbow finished her cupcakes on a bench outside Sugarcube Corner.

“Wow, those were great!” Rainbow thought aloud. Walking away from the bench, she was too busy savouring the taste in her mouth to notice another pony trotting straight across her path. She crashed into the other pony, sending them both tumbling to the ground. Regaining her senses, Dash looked at the object she had foalishly bumped into. There, sprawled out on the ground beside her, was none other than the muffin loving mailmare, Ditzy Doo.

“Oh my Celestia!” Said Dash. “Are you ok?”

Ditzy just looked straight at Dash with an apologetic look on her face. “Y...Yea I think so.”

"Oh good!" Explained Dash in relief, now standing up and brushing dust out of her coat. “Sorry about that, I wasn’t really paying attention.”

She extended a hoof to Ditzy to get her up off the floor.

“I...It’s ok.” Replied Ditzy. She didn’t really like talking to ponies she wasn’t familiar with, but she had to say something if she wanted to get away without seeming rude. “It’s my fault anyway, Blind spot.” She said, raising a hoof to her misaligned eyes.

Rainbow felt a pang of guilt run through her, not only had she run into another mare, she thought she had offended her by making her point out her condition.

“Geez.” Said Rainbow apolegetically. “Can I make up for knocking you over?”

Ditzy smiled. Somepony was not only talking to her, but was now offering to make up to her. “Well I was going to Sugarcube Corner.” Explained Ditzy. “I suppose you could get some muffins for us both.”

“Yeah sure!” Exclaimed Rainbow. “Wanna come with me?”

Ditzy was at a loss, nopony had ever been so nice to her. She felt, for the first time in years; accepted. “I...I’d love too!” Replied Ditzy.

“That was great!” Said Ditzy, licking the remaining crumbs from around her lips. “That pink pony sure knows how to bake!”

“Yeah.” Said Dash. “Her name’s Pinkie Pie by the way.”

Ditzy nodded. Her eyes focusing for a second as she took in this new information, before returning to their usual cross eyed appearance.

“You know what, I never got your name.” Said Ditzy with a sheepish grin on her face.

Rainbow looked quite shocked at that. She wasn’t exactly the easiest pony to forget. Winning the best young fliers competition (which Ditzy actually entered), performing Sonic Rainbooms, being the only pony in Ponyville to have a rainbow mane.

“You seriously don’t know my name?” Asked Rainbow, looking quite puzzled at the question from the grey pegasus.

“No... I mean yes, I mean, I... I... I.” Ditzy stuttered, beginning to shrink back.

“Forget it, it’s alright.” Said Rainbow. “My name’s Rainbow Dash.” She stroked a hoof through her namesake mane, beaming proudly all the while.

Ditzy looked at Dash, seeing nothing but forgiveness in those beautiful magenta eyes. Ditzy had never seen eyes quite like Dash’s, she’d seen ponies with all kinds of eye colours, but there was something about hers that made Ditzy feel relaxed. Her gaze was interrupted by a hoof waving in front of her face.

“Hello. Earth to Ditzy Doo.” Said Rainbow in an almost confused tone.

Ditzy shook her head a few times, returning to reality. “S... Sorry about that.” Said Ditzy, a light blush forming on her cheeks. Fortunately for Ditzy, Dash didn’t notice. Instead, Dash simply smiled and said “Well it’s been fun Ditzy, but I have to go.”

“Oh...” Said Ditzy, slightly disappointed. “Why?”

“I’ve got go and get ready for a ‘Welcome to Ponyville’ party that Pinkie’s throwing later.” A thought crossed Dash’s mind. “You can come if you want.”

Ditzy had never felt as happy as she did right then, apart from when she had Dinky obviously.

“I’d love to!” Said Ditzy excitedly. She hadn’t been to a Pinkie party since Twilight and Spike first arrived in Ponyville.

“What time is it starting? Where is it being held? Who’s going?” Said Ditzy, barely pausing for breath.

“Well, somepony’s excited!” Said Dash. “It should start round about eight and knowing Pinkie, it’ll probably go on all night, and it’s being held next door to Lyra and Bon Bon’s.”

Ditzy didn’t personally know Lyra or Bon Bon, but she knew the address because she always had either a package or a letter for one of them. “Cool” said Ditzy. “I’ve just got to find a fillysitter for...”

“Wait, wait, wait... You have a filly?” Asked Rainbow.

“Yeah”. Said Ditzy, beaming with pride. “You sound surprised.”

“Well, yea. You just look so... young.” Said Rainbow, a slight blush forming on her face.

Ditzy giggled. She thought did Rainbow really call her young?. Before she could ask what Dash had tried to imply, the cyan pegasus had flown into the air at breakneck speed. Ditzy could barely make out what Dash had said while she flew away, but Ditzy guessed that she said something like ‘See you later’.

Now alone, Ditzy let out a little squeal of pure excitement. She had done what she thought she could never manage. She had made a new friend.

Ditzy stood in front of her mirror, brushing her mane. She had no idea why, but all she could think of was meeting Dash again. Those striking colours in her mane, her beautiful eyes, her perfect figure, her flank... Ditzy blushed at that slightly naughty thought. Wait, did she seriously just think about Rainbow Dash that way? She shook her head to try and remove the image now plastered into her mind. “Get yourself together Ditz!” She spoke aloud. “You’ve only known her for one day!”

Placing down the brush she held with both hooves, she shook her head once again, her mane falling into it’s natural style. Hearing a knock at the door, Ditzy switched off the light in her room and made her way to the front door. Opening it, she found her usual fillysitter, Coke Smart, waiting on the other side. He was a young colt, about 16 years old. He had a dark burgundy coat, a messy golden mane, and an open book as a cutie mark.

“Hi Miss Doo!” He said in his Trottingham accent.

“Hi Coke!” Replied Ditzy. “Dinky is in the living room at the moment, make sure she’s in bed by 9, and i should hopefully be back before midnight.”

“Aye Aye captain.” Said Coke, giving her a salute.

10 minutes later, Ditzy was standing outside. She waved back at the 2 ponies standing in her front door. After it closed, Ditzy set off towards the party, happy in the knowledge that she would once again meet her new friend, Rainbow Dash.

-------Authors Note--------
Sorry for the delay in the release of this chapter. It will get more regular I promise!
Thanks to MormonJesus for giving me ideas for this chapter! Appreciate it 1000%
Also thanks to Jinadan for proofreading! Much love!
Don’t forget to comment and message me any mistakes you find.