"Knock knock!", said Pinkie Pie, as she knocked into Fluttershy's front door. It was early in the morning, and the day was beautifully cloudy, just like yesterday. Rarity was standing beside her, with her mane kind of messy from waking up so early.

  "... I don't think she's out of bed yet.", said Rarity, trying to comb her mane with her hoof.

  "The door is locked, so we can't barge in and wake her up, like I usually do.", said Pinkie Pie. "This is really important, Rarity. I'm counting on every single one of you."

  "No worries. Anything to make my friends happy."

  As Pinkie kept knocking on the door, she finally got an answer. It wasn't Fluttershy, though.

  What do you want?, "said" Angel Bunny, wearing slippers and drinking a cup of coffee.

  "Aww, hello, little Angel!", said Pinkie Pie. "Is Auntie Fluttershy home?"

  Angel made a gesture for them to follow him to Fluttershy's room. He stopped them at their destination, though, and hung a "Do Not Disturb" sign upon the doorknob.

  "See?", said Rarity. "No one's awake at this time of the day."

  Pinkie pushed her ear into the door, trying to hear some sign of awakeness. Nothing was heard.

  "Well, I'm sorry, but we'll have to barge in.", said Pinkie Pie. "This is extremely important."

  "Can't it wait until noon?", asked Rarity.

  "Yes, it can. But I think it's better if we do it now."

  Pinkie opened the door to find Fluttershy sleeping on her bed, wrapped in her blankets. She was also hugging a Rainbow Dash plushie, apparently hoofmade.

  "Aww, just look at her!", whispered Pinkie Pie. "Cuteness overload!"

  "I don't think she would appreciate it if we interrupted her sweet dreams.", whispered Rarity. "Come on, let's go."

  "Hi, Rarity.", said Fluttershy, who was just resting. "Hi, Pinkie Pie."

  "Oh, she's awake... nevermind what I just said."

  "Hey, Fluttershy!", said Pinkie Pie. "Are you feeling better?"

  "Yeah... kinda.", said Fluttershy, stretching her arms. "What brings you here?"

  "You're invited for a special sleepover at my place!"

  "Special sleepover?"

  "You'll know what I mean soon enough. So, will you come?"

  "Might as well... ... is Rainbow Dash coming too?"

  "All six of us.", said Rarity.

  "Goodie! I'm in!"

  "8:30 p.m.?", said Pinkie Pie.

  "No problem. I'll be there."

  "See ya later, then!"

  "See ya."

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  "A sleepover, you say?", asked Rainbow Dash to Twilight and Applejack. The three ponies were at the Ponyville Arcade, next to the pinball machine.

  "Eeyup." said Applejack. "All six of us. How 'bout it?"

  "Will Fluttershy be there too?"

  "Of course.", said Twilight.

  "At what time?"

  "8:30 p.m."

  "Expect me there. Care for a pinball game?"

  "Twilight 'ere's a pinball wizard alright.", said Applejack.

  "You guys are playing pinball?", asked Derpy Hooves, barging in their conversation. "I bet you can't beat me!"

  "It's on!", said Twilight.

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  At the Carousel Boutique, Fluttershy was getting a makeover from Rarity, with Pinkie Pie giving her advice.

  "Girls, it's just a sleepover.", said Fluttershy. "I never needed all this."

  "Trust us in this one.", said Rarity. "It's for a special cause."

  "I think we should put a bow on her head.", said Pinkie Pie.

  "Just a tiny flower will do the job just fine."

  "Is this because of Rainbow Dash?", asked Fluttershy. "I don't think she'll even want to talk to me."

  "We got it all covered.", said Pinkie Pie.

  "I think I'm gonna make you a new pajama set.", said Rarity. "What do you think?"

  "Whatever you say...", said Fluttershy.

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  At the Sugarcube Corner, Twilight was planning up the whole party, while Applejack gave Rainbow Dash some advice.

  "So...", said Applejack. "... what wouldja do if ya found out that you love her, but she doesn't feel the same for you?"

  "That would suck.", said Rainbow Dash. "I think I would try to persuade her in some way."

  "And what way would that be?"

  "I don't know... impress her or something?"

  "Yeah, I think that would work... now, what wouldja do if she told you that she was completely straight? 'Cuz, y'know, there's a really high chance of that happenin'."

  "That would suck even more! I don't know, there's no way I could get over that... might as well die alone."

  "What are you girls doing?", asked Twilight.

  "Ah'm tryin' to help her out.", said Applejack. "Ah'm givin' her a few scary situations that she may have to deal with, so she'll know what to do when cake hits the fan."

  "So, is that everything?", asked Ms. Cake, with the whole party schedule in a notepad.

  "Yes. And please, don't serve dinner until ten o' clock.", said Twilight.

  "Okie-dokie. Have a nice day."

  "You too. Hey, girls, I gotta take care of a few things with Spike, so... I'll see you at the sleepover!"

  "Bye, Twi'.", said Applejack. "So, Rainbow... what wouldja do if the house got sudd'nly invaded by cyborg pterodactyls with laser eyes?" Next Chapter: Operation Sleepover, Part Two Estimated time remaining: 11 Minutes