How could this happen? Of all the dumb luck, how could this happen? I continued to pace around my house trying to think up a solution. There was a knock at the door. Normally I would have answered, but my mind was too preoccupied to care. The door opened and Fluttershy walked in. "Hi Speedy." I paused and turned to her. "Hey." She gave me a worried look. "What's wrong?" I began to pace again. "Big Mac has his date with Twilight tonight. And then I find out that Time Turner was able to get a date with Rarity tonight as well." Shy stared at me. "And the problem is...?" I sat down. "They both want us there as the second couple for a double date."

A soft gasp came from Shy. She looked out the door glancing back and forth before closing it. She raced over to me. "What do you mean they both want us there for a double date?" I stared at her. "I think it means they want us there." She narrowed her eyes. "I know! But how can we decide? We're talking about two of my best friends! I can't pick between them!" I rolled my eyes. "Do you think it's any easier for me? They're my best friends too!"

We paced together for an hour, trying to think of something. Eventually we collapsed on the couch. I shook my head. "What are we going to do?" Shy cuddled up to me. "I don't know. I want to be there for Twilight, but Rarity will need the support too." I put my hoof around her. "We'll figure something out." She put her head on my shoulder. "It's too bad they can't be each other's double date." I shook my head. "Two awkward dates together?" And then it clicked. A smile started to spread across my face. "That's it." Shy sat up. "What?" I turned to her. "We can go to both dates." She looked puzzled. "How?" I stood up. "It is now going to be a triple date."

"What do you think?" I waited for Time Turner to respond. He continued messing with his mane as he stared at his reflection. I saw him glance in my direction. "Well...I guess that's okay." I sighed. "Perfect." He turned to me. "I was really hoping for it to just be us and our dates, but I guess it would be okay if Mac came too." I butt my head into his shoulder. "Next time just plan your date for a different night." He rolled his eyes. "Look. Mac and I don't coordinate our dates. It just happened." I gave him a stern look. "And now you've both made my life impossible. And you're dragging my marefriend into it too." He lowered his head. "Sorry. It's just that Fluttershy and Rarity are friends and I thought you two coming on my date would make it less...awkward." I walked over to a dresser and pulled open the drawer.

Time Turner began to pace around his room. "I just want everything to go perfect." I chuckled. "Rarity already agreed to go on a date. How much more perfect do you want?" I turned back to him and held up a piece of fabric. "What is this?" He stopped and looked at me. He smiled. "Perfect!" He grabbed the fabric and threw it around his neck. He smiled at me. "It's my favorite bowtie." My head tipped to the side. "A bowtie for a date?" He smirked. "Bowties are cool." He turned back to the mirror and began to tie his bowtie. "So where are we going for dinner?"

"We're going to Starry Night Cafe." Mac turned to me. "Kinda fancy for a first date." I rolled my eyes. "You boys dragged me into this, the least I should get out of it is a good meal." I looked Big Mac over. "All I can suggest is to clean yourself up. After that, just be yourself." Mac smiled. "Thanks." I sat down on the bed and sighed. "Now if we can all have a nice dinner, we'll get through this." Mac rolled his eyes. "Thanks for makin' mah date sound important." I smiled. "I know this is important for you. I just didn't think I'd have to deal with it too." Mac sat next to me. "Then why'd you agree to come?" I chuckled. "Becuase you and Time Turner are my best friends. I can't say no to the two of you."

I waited for Big Mac to get cleaned up. I gave him one more check and smiled. "You could blend right in with the city ponies." He shoved me back. "Yeah right." I walked to the door and opened it. "I'll see you tonight. This is going to be one fun date."

I knocked on the cottage door. "A panicked voice answered. "Oh! Just a minute! Let me tidy up!" I smiled and opened the door. Fluttershy froze in the middle of the room. The place was a mess. And I don't mean just some stuff on the floor. I mean a real mess. I could barely see any of the furniture and maybe a spot or two of the wood floor. I turned my gaze back to Shy. "Did a tornado hit?" She sighed. "Sorry about the mess." I gave her a hug. "It's okay, but what are you up to?" She smiled sheepishly. "I was...getting ready for dinner....you know...the date tonight." I put on a puzzled face. "What date?" Her eyes went wide. And then she knocked me over the head. It didn't hurt. It was more of a frustrated knock. She scolded me. "Don't do that." I could see the slightest smile trying to fight its way to her face.

I looked around at the scattered items. Several of them were dresses. I looked back at Shy. "I know this is a more upscale restaurant, but I don't think a dress is required." She looked at me. "I know, but we both know that Rarity will be wearing something." I nodded. Of course Rarity would never go on a date without a dress. Shy picked up a dress and looked at her mirror. "I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something....nice." I looked around and spotted a dress. It was plain in color and seemed to be free of any accessories. I picked it up and turned. "What about this?" Shy looked at the dress. "Oh my! I didn't know I still had that." I held up the end. "Put it on." She put her head through and slipped the dress on.

The shape was slender and really caught her form. "How did I ever get such a beautiful marefriend?" She blushed and looked at her reflection. "It's perfect."

As we walked into town, I saw Twilight approaching with Mac. We met them halfway and stopped. I smiled. "Ready for dinner you two? I don't know about you, but I'm starving!" Twilight smiled. "I've never been to this Starry Night place before. Is it good. I shrugged. "Don't know. I've never been. But I've heard good things. Or more specifically, I heard good things from Rarity."

"Did someone say my name?"

We turned to see Rarity and Time Turner walking over to us. As expected, Rarity was in a lovely evening dress with some gems around the collar. Time Turner had on his bowtie. He smiled. "All here then?" I nodded. "Let's get going." And off we went towards the restaurant. I was excited to check this place out. It was a restaurant on a roof. And the night was perfect. It had been particularly warm today and so the evening was pleasant. The stars shone above and the moon was almost full. Luna had really outdone herself tonight.

We turned a corner and went up a flight of stairs, leading us to Starry Night. We all stood for a moment in awe. It was an amazing setup. Bushes bordering the edge of the roof. Tables lit by candlelight. It was great! A waiter came over to us. "Are we all together this evening?" We all nodded and he led us to a long table in the corner. The stallions waited for their dates to sit and then we sat down. I had made sure that the mares were all on one side and the stallions on the other. The waiter passed out our menus and left us.

It was completely silent. Ugh! Did I have to do everything?

"Rarity. How did you and Time Turner meet?"

I shot my most thankful look to Fluttershy. She smiled and turned back to Rarity. Rarity smiled. "Well it was a rather quick encounter, but it was interesting all the same." Time Turner chuckled nervously. "More like nerve-racking." Rarity smiled. "And it made you seem all the cuter for it. Time Turner walked into my shop to place an order. While I finished writing the order down, he noticed my clock. I'm sure we all know that Time Turner runs the timepiece shop in town. Anyways, he commented on how lovely it was. I agreed and then he said.... Oh I don't know if I could repeat it without giggling!" I nudged Time Turner. "Well what did you say?" He smiled. "A lovely clock. It goes perfectly with such a lovely mare." We all smiled as Rarity let out a soft giggle. "It was so flattering!" Time Turner chuckled. "She stared at me for a few minutes without saying a word. So I took the chance and asked her to dinner."

The waiter returned and we ordered our food. As he walked away, I noticed that Twilight and Big Mac were glancing at each other. They would break eye contact every few seconds, but they would be looking at each other again a few seconds later. I glanced at Shy and nodded towards them. She looked over and smiled. I smiled back. "So how are the animals doing?" She seemed confused at first, but she caught on quick enough. We began talking to each other. This left One couple on each side of us that would have to talk to each other as well. And it took before long.

Rarity and Time Turner took off fairly quickly laughing away as each spoke. Twilight asked Mac if there were any books he liked to read and they went off on a conversation about apple farming. I would have been bored, but those two seemed to be pretty interested in the topic. Our food arrived before long and it was delicious. At this point the talking opened to all six of us. We laughed and joked just like friends should. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a quartet setting up on the far side of the roof. The tables in the middle of the restaurant been cleared. As the first notes of music began, I stood up and grabbed Shy. "Come on."

We began to dance. A few other couples joined in. And then the others came out to the floor. Rarity and Time Turner danced in place. Their eyes told me that the date was a success. They were just staring at each other dreamily. We danced towards Mac and Twilight. She actually had her head on his shoulder. Mac locked eyes with me and I winked.

We walked down the stairs. As we all began to split up I walked over to Rarity. "Do you mind if I come by the boutique? I'm missing a sketch. I was hoping to do some tinkering before bed tonight." Rarity smiled and nodded. Time Turner gave me a stern look. I heard Shy behind me. "I was hoping to pick up a book Twilight. I need it for the animal's breakfast tomorrow." And so it was set. I looked at Rarity. "You two go ahead. I'm going to say goodnight to Shy." They smiled and trotted off, thrilled I'm sure to be alone.

I had made it a quick goodnight to Twilight and Mac. I said goodnight to Shy, but I knew we'd be seeing each other later. I trotted off towards the boutique. As I got close, I slowed my pace and stepped as quietly as possible. I peeked around the corner of a nearby building and saw them standing at the door to the boutique. And then....

Rarity gave Time Turner a quick kiss.

It was over in less than a second, but it was definitely a kiss. And after that she disappeared inside without a word. Time Turner stood frozen on the doorstep. And then the smile formed on his face. He walked away from the boutique and I came out of hiding. I knocked on the door and opened it. Rarity was nowhere to be found. I walked in and pretended to look for my "missing sketch". It wasn't long before Rarity reappeared. She was all smiles. I shook my head. "Maybe I do have the sketch. I'll double-check at home. Goodnight! It was fun!"

The lights were on at the cottage. I didn't bother to knock. I raced inside. Shy jumped off her couch as I entered. We looked at each other.

"They kissed!"

I paused. I had said that, but it sounded like I had two voices. Unless.... My eyes grew wide. "What did you just say?" Fluttershy seemed just as surprised. Her eyes were even wider. "Rarity?" I nodded. "Twilight?" She nodded. And then we started cheering. I pulled her into a hug and we jumped in place. As we settled down, I noticed that Shy was moving her face closer to mine. I smiled. Mac and Time Turner had gotten to kiss their dates tonight, now it was my turn. This was definitely the perfect ending to our triple date. Next Chapter: Stallions Night Estimated time remaining: 36 Minutes