open Equestria's Darkest Hour

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Hank gave a nod smiling as he wrote down "ok lets go Celestia is here... And she really needs to talk to you but i think we shouls wait for it to wear off."

He looks at pinkie pie "hello im Hank i don't think we had a proper greeting." He gave a smile as he writes down "ill take you to Celestia now if you want to."

[Flicker Sweet 3,391]

Celestia sat on her throne, nothing was happening at all. She cuoldn't shake the feeling that this book could cause serious trouble. She desperately wanted to go look for it personally, but she had "more important things to tend to," Luna had said..........it seemed Celestia would have to hope her subjects could sort this out

[Flareon 151]

Nova paced back and forth in the cave she wanted so badly to reveal herself to Celestia and Equestria but she would have to wait until the right time at the Gala. Luckily she had two ponies to help her in getting in undetected "All right you two wear these ontop of everything else and enter the Gala. Luna will no doubt be keeping watch from the top tower go there and use that spell book to break the shield and then everything will fall into place." Nova flipped through her book finding the page she was looking for, it had a part of what was a magic seal that would make conquring Equestria a lot easier.

 

With everyone getting ready for the Gala he decided that it was probably best to get ready too, flying back home he opened his wardrobe and pulled out his tuxedo that he was going to be wearing. Slipping it on he gave a smile when he looked in the mirror "Okay this looks great and I'm sure to impress Rainbow Dash while we are there but I'll have to keep an eye out for those two evil ponies they were deffinately up to something." Storm put the finishing touch on his outfit a red rose, picking up his ticket he slid it into his pocket. He started heading for the train station it was still a few hours till the event but he didn't want to waste the time.

 

Rainbow Dash looked at the dress that she wore last time and then to the one that Rarity had made for her earlier in the week. She liked the original one and the one Rarity had done for tonight but the new one seemed too girly for her taste it didn't say totally awsome like the last one did. "Oh which one do I wear my older one is so cool but Rarity worked so hard on this new dress grr." She rubbed her head trying to figure it out when the smile Storm Fire had given her earlier popped into her head and she looked at her new dress, "Well Rarity did say that I should look and act more lady like at the Gala at least so I guess this is the one." Rainbow Dash pulled the dress out of the closet and started to get ready.

 

(for those who would like to know here is the dress RD is wearing RD’s Dress I saw this and thought it was adorable on her.)

[Flicker Sweet 3,391]

Celestia prepared herself for the evening, she regretted not ordering a dress again......she always forgot...........hopefully Twilight would show up again to lighten up the festivities this year.........Celestia dreaded the Gala, it was always so boring

Please show up Twilght

[Pinkie D Pie 1,036]

Shadow watched Nova. "So basically you want me to sneak into the Gala. Cast a magic spell that will allow you to enter, all while being watched by two insanely powerful ponies. Sounds easy enough." She said with a smile. It sounded hard, but she knew she could handle it. "What do you plan on doing once you are there?" She asked.

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The plan is good enough, but I have a thing to add. Hirue and Rotto are not aware of this change in plans." said Butajiri. "They will arrive at the Gala as well, as I had other plans for the Gala before this. But they will do nothing without my orders to do so. Hirue may not be intelligent, but I think you will find Rotto as interesting as I do."

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Hank walks around looking a bit down since everypony he met is going to the gala and he is not. He walks to the train station wondering if there is a way to get a ticket to the gala. He is planning on asking Celestia again hoping to get a ticket. Once he arrives at the train station he looks around seeing Storm and walks to him "your going to the gala? Cause im not since i have no ticket." He sighs

[Flareon 151]

Nova Star dug her hoof into the ground when she hear what Butajiri said "Very well but see that they don't interfear with my plans for the night, if they do I will remove them from exhistance understood." Nova pulled some of her magic and then teleported both Shadow and Butajiri so that they were just outside of the castle. The barrier was already up for the Gala thanks to Shining Armor but with the tickets and outfits Nova had given them they would have no problem getting in.

 

Storm Fire kept tapping his front right hoof sending fire out and around his hoof, the train was a little late getting to the platform with the time he'd spent already he could've flown to the Gala. Storm looked over and saw Hank and upon hearing his predicament got the right idea "Here Hank take this my parents tried to surprise me with two seperate gifts this year and they both got me Gala tickets so you can have my extra one okay." Storm smiled handing Hank the ticket, just as the train pulled up to the station to do the next pick up.

 

Rainbow Dash looked at herself in the mirror with her new dress on that Rarity had made, she couldn't lie it really did make her look cute. With the last little things set she could she was going to be meeting all of her friends at the station for then next pick up "Well here goes nothing Dash let's just hope that I'm not too girly for the Wonderbolt's." Rainbow flew out the door with her ticket and headed to the station to meet the girls and head to the Gala.

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An earth pony with tinted glasses and a unicorn both approached Butajiri and Shadow.

 

"Good to see you're here." The unicorn said. "I've made three tickets, first class!"

 

"No need, I've already got one." Said Butajiri, "The plans have changed. Stick with us and don't let Hirue do anything stupid."

 

The earth pony snorted in dissaproval.

 

Butajiri turned to Shadow and said, "This is Rotto and Hirue, two very close associates of mine. They have tickets as well, it would seem."

 

"Hey." Said Hirue, the earth pony look alike. "What the hell kind of Yokai is he? He smells like a pony!"

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He smiles "thank you so much how can i ever repay you?" He happily took the ticket as he hugged him soon letting him go as he notices the train has arrived. "I have a plan on looking nice ok so dont worry." He boards the train with him "i owe you big time." He took a seat as his AIs appeared infront of him as they showed different outfits for him to wear.

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Flaret hurried to the train station. Putting on the dress had taken up too much of her time, but now she did look beautiful. Her flowing mane was held up with a crystal pin and matched her night-blue coloured dress. She smiled politely at the other two ponies who were waiting and took a seat behind them, trying not to ruffle her dress.

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Storm laughed at Hank "You don't have to repay me Hank I was happy to help a fellow pony out of a bind." Storm saw the AI's and his eyes widened when he saw them. He didn't know what to think of them or what they even were but they were deffinately different "Wow dude those are so cool what are they!?" The train wasn't ready to leave yet until all the passengers were on board but it was a good time for him to get to know Hank.

 

Rainbow Dash flew towards the train station before landing on the platform and stood wating for the rest of her friends. "Ok come on girls where are you the train wont wait for ever for you to get here." Rainbow paced back and forth on the platform she was ready to go and she didn't want to fly there she would be to tired by the end and she didn't know how well the new dress would hold out if she flew there.

[Molporgnier 3]

The Train had come just in time. Skullkin made good on his promise of wearing a fine suit instead of his usual leathers. The black, silk, garment seemed so free and loose around his stomach, not to mention his nethers. His small, nub, of a tail hid perfectly underneath the black pantaloons. As the train chugged its last few movements he fixed his daggers and ledger, the former strapped to his body with leather draw strings and the latter resting in his horizontal pockets. The large slabs of faux-leather were made to be comfortable for the long train rides.

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He smiles as he still looks for something nice to wear "these are Artificial Intelligence, these AIs give me abilities but at a cost. The cost of it though is that when i use its abilities, it uses my energy so i can only do a certain amount a day." He sighs as he still looks stopping at a tux, the one holding the tux was a female pony, looks just like Hank but with long hair and a female.

She smiles at Storm "Hello my name is Allison i am the Beta AI fragment, the only real AI is the Alpha. I represent Failure. Thats what i am based off, there are 9 others, logic, honesty, loyalty, bravery, anger, creativity, love, trust, and memory."

Hank smiles "storm, if i remember correctly if it was your name, do you think this Tux looks good oh if your friends seem interested in the AIs i can show them to you all and talk about them."

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Spearmint ran to the station in a hurry, trying not to trip up over her gala dress. She hoped she wasn't late, and once she got to the station she was relieved. The train hadn't left yet, and not wishing to risk missing the train, she got inside quickly and sat down, looking forward to the gala.

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Fluttershy quickly ran home and put her dress on, hurrying to the train station thinking: oh, I hope I'm not too late. When she arrived, she saw the train and looked around for any of her friends. She noticed Rainbow Dash and walked over to her saying, "Wow, that dress looks amazing, dogs Rarity make you one too?

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Rarity and Aj were both already at the gala.

 

"OMIGOSH OMIGOSH I CAN'T WAIT THE PRINCESS REQUESTED AN AUDIENCE! WITH LIL' YOUNG ME!~" Rarity piped, Aj grunting.

 

"Really, pardner. Well, I finnally got some fancy-smanshy cake pladders and I think ah'll make more money this time." Aj muttered, setting up her stand. "Ah'll see you later!"

 

"S-AME♪" Rarity tweeted, strutting away, looking for a perfect stallion.

[Flareon 151]

Storm looked over the AI he didn't know what to make of the thing it seemed so real and life like but it was completely see through "Well um....hi the names Storm Fire it's really nice to meet you Alison. Don't worry Hank the tux looks good on you I take it you're trying to impress that special somepony tonight, that's what I'm trying to do tonight." Storm looked around and saw Flaret and Spearmint and waved to them motioning for them to come over. Storm started moving his hoof through the AI making her fuzzy and blurred laughing "I'm not going to lie these AI things are pretty cool it kinda makes me wish I had one too."

 

Rainbow smiled at Fluttershy when she saw her and loved the dress that Rarity had made for her for the Gala tonight. "Yeah Rarity made this one for me too do you like it? Yours looks beautiful too Fluttershy, I just hope both the Wonderbolt's wont think I'm to girly and that I can find a special pony to spend the dance with." Rainbow looked around wondering where Twilight was if she didn't hurry up the train would leave without them and they could possibly miss the whole Gala.

[Pinkie D Pie 1,036]

"I am a freaking pony thank you very much. Gosh dang it your friends are pretty stupid." Shadow said, walking up to the door and presenting her ticket. She was already in a black dress with a red trim. "Are you coming?" She asked the guys behind her walking in and looking around.

[Molporgnier 3]

Twilight used her old dress, though with the rips and tears repaired. The train bellowed another high pitched bit of steam and smoke as she relinquished her ticket and boarded the multi-colored train: her seat situated her just in front of Skullkin. He rose quickly upon seeing her, and made his way over.

 

"By the mare herself. Miss Twilight Sparkle." His mouth stood agape as his eyes carressed her body. So long had it been since he had seen her, or she, him.

 

"Master Skullkin! I haven't seen you since I left, How have you been!"

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Hank gave a smile "yes i am, the one i am hoping to impress is Rarity. I just really hope she will accept me." He watches Storm stick his hoof through Allison.

Allison took a step to the side "Please stop, you know i was a good fighter back before Hank came here."

Soon enough Epsilon comes up "what are you trying to do! Its like you want Hank to tell what he has been through"

Allison nods "Well storm this is Epsilon, he holds Hank's memories. Epsilon can share memories to other ponies."

Epsilon smiles "its really nice to meet you storm."

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"Yes , your dress is beautiful. And I'm sure the Wonderbolts will accept you with that dress." Fluttershy said, looking around hoping to see Twilight Sparkle. It took her a few moments before she saw Twilight's old dress pop out of the crowd, boarding the train. Fluttershy relayed the information to Rainbow Dash, pointing to Twilight, saying, "There she is now... Well, we best get on the train so we can get to the gala..."

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Rarity smiled, and trotted around, greeting everyone with her spectacular dress.

 

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She greeted everyone, and finnally decided to wait in front of the gala to meet her friends. This night was going better then expected, mostly because she was getting all sorts of salutations and greetings and offers.

 

Applejack, meanwhile, was getting DOZENS of bits. First minute, first sale, and she already rounded up 50 bits.

 

"Mah mah mah, goodness, thank Celestia! This nigh' is goin' better than expectad." Applejack proudly said.

[Molporgnier 3]

Skullkin and Twilight spoke at length of their ventures between last seeing eachother. The wedding, Nightmare Moon, Discord, Discords reappearance brought a shiver of anger and pain through Skullkins body.

 

"Master Skullkin, what have you been doing since I left? I feel like I've just been talking your ear off!" She giggled and he gave her a similar report. His face grew stern and cold, the norm, even to Twilight.

 

"I've been looking for you, other than that I've just been keeping alive." The neutral tone had a sort of deppression behind it and Twilight moved in to embrace him. The gesture was not fought off.

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Pinkie pie bouncing towards the train.

Shouting "wait for me, wait for me!"

Pinkie got on to the train and sighed, as she just got on to the train. She was wearing the dress she wore to the last gala. She didn't find Rarity in time to get a new dress. Stepping on to the train she smiled at Fluttershy and Rainbowdash. "Hello" she said in her plucky voice.