[Open] A Very Kratt-y Birthday

[strengthinkindness]

Who: Anyone and everyone!
What: Celebrating Martin Kratt's birthday!
When: Dec. 23
Where: The Meeting Hall

The night before had been spent getting the decorations up for the party, with Chris and Fluttershy and anyone else who had offered to help while Martin had been sleeping, in order to keep the whole party a surprise for him.

Fluttershy could only hope that all her experiences with Pinkie Pie's parties would help her make sure this one was successful. After all Chris and Martin had done for her recently, helping make Martin's birthday a special one was the least she could do.

((OOC: There are certain places where people can meet, but feel free to post additional threads for mingling! It's a party after all, so have fun!))

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[most_awkward_human]

[Distractions were god. Twilight needed one right now.]

Yeah, I saw... she didn't know that I was turned into an Alicorn and she isn't happy about not having her horn. But we need to give her time, she's still learning to get over her pride. Hopefully she'll learn...

[That's what she hoped, at least.]

[adashofloyalty]

(Rainbow wanted to believe in Twilight, but even so...she had her doubts.)

Yeah...that's what you said last time, and then she exiled you from Ponyville after making my wing bigger than my head! Still, she looks alright as a human.

...She's not the only pony who looks awesome as a human...

(She meant herself, right?)

[most_awkward_human]

I know, and I think you look awesome like you think you do. I think we all look pretty nice. And... I know what Trixie did, but she was being corrupted by the Alicorn Amulet. Before she left, she actually apologized to me for what she did. She still has a big ego, but maybe being here and having to work with someone will get her to change. All we can do is wait and see.

[Because despite everything that had happened, Twilight knew that Trixie wasn't a bad pony. Hopefully she could change.]

[adashofloyalty]

...Yeah, okay! I'll trust you on this, 'cause she did say she wanted to help so anypony who says that can't be all bad. And, I know I look awesome as a human but I meant you look just as awesome.

(She's grown a bit; Rainbow didn't put herself first for a change!)

[most_awkward_human]

[She looked to the side with a slight blush on her face. She could be as bad as Fluttershy when ti came to accepting a compliment]

Thanks Rainbow Dash. I miss my pony body body though... but at least I got adjusted to being human. Not tripping and smashing my face into a wall anymore is nice.

[adashofloyalty]

Hehe, yeah...not hearing my hooves whenever I start to take off is weird, but not crashing every 10 minutes is cool.

(Rainbow had a faint blush on her face too, not because she still crashed into trees and/or branches that popped out of nowhere, but because she found herself looking at Twilight at that moment.)

[most_awkward_human]

Well at least you were able to keep your wings. [Sighs] But I lost my magic...

[Compared to in the past, so far Twilight was doing fine without her magical abilities, Still, she felt uneasy without them. It just... didn't feel right.]

[adashofloyalty]

(Rainbow's hand came up to turn Twilight's head back around and stare at her with a determined look.)

....It'll always be a part of you, Twi! So you can't use it while you're here, but that doesn't mean it's not inside. Just like my wings, your wings and horn...as long as we've got this we'll always have what makes us special.

(Her hand moved down to Twilight's chest, just above her heart. She grinned faintly after a moment.)

Plus, we still have our cutie marks...!

[most_awkward_human]

[She looked down at the hand on her heart and then back up at her friend. She smiled gently, as always her friends were able to make her feel better. She wrapped her arms around Rainbow Dash gently but firmly, giving her a hug.]

Thanks Rainbow Dash, I needed to hear that.

[adashofloyalty]

(Rainbow's wings moved ever so briefly as she was hugged, but relaxed and hugged Twilight back a moment later.)

Anytime, Twilight! I know you'd do the same for me...

(The slow song was about halfway over, so still in mid-hug Rainbow dipped Twilight back while holding her close, not even letting go as her faint grin became a smirk once more.)

[most_awkward_human]

[Before Twilight could reply to that, she felt herself get dipped. She let out a tiny gasp, she hadn't seen that coming. She also felt her cheeks redden even more. Still, she kept her arms wrapped firmly around Rainbow to stay close and she shot her a bashful smile]

[adashofloyalty]

Twi...

(Yeah, she hadn't expected to feel blown away by that smile of hers. She felt her cheeks heat up as her smirk softened into a more relaxed smile, pulling Twiight up slowly while remaining in place.)

[most_awkward_human]

[As she was lifted, Twilight found it almost impossible to stop herself form looking into Rainbow's eyes. She didn't understand why her cheeks were burning or why her heart was beating so fast or why she didn;t want to let go of her friend. Surprise, maybe? She didn't know...]

Well, umm... th-that was fun.

[adashofloyalty]

(The song was starting to come to an end, but Rainbow didn't care. She didn't seem to care about anything but focusing on Twilight's eyes and how well they sparkled -pun not intended- as they danced. She should've asked herself why she hadn't pulled her friend up super fast, why her heart was beating almost as fast as her wings, why she wanted to spread her wings out for everypony or everyone to see...!)

...Just 'fun?' Try spectacularly, stupendously, amazingly awesome time with the coolest pony I know...! Next to me.

(Despite the last bit that she had to get in, everything else Rainbow had said was, as Applejack once put it, the honest truth.)

[most_awkward_human]

[And all of that only makes Twilight blush more, but this time she was pretty sure it was due to bashfulness.]

W-well... I don;t know if I;m all that, but thank you. I... I liked dancing with you.... maybe we can... do it again sometime... i-if that's okay and all.

[She somehow forces herself to avert her gaze, looking to the side with a bashful smile still on her face.]

[adashofloyalty]

...Y-yeah! I totally wouldn't mind dancing with you again, even if it wasn't at another party...you know, just a regular get-together at your place or mine...

(Rainbow still hadn't quite pulled Twilight up, but when she suddenly did so she made sure to stop just in time for their faces to be practically inches away from each other. If the former Alicorn wasn't facing away from her.

Part of her was very tempted to do this on another part of her face, but Rainbow leaned in and kissed Twilight's flushed cheek and held it for some time before pulling back. The former Pegasus wasn't known for her patience, just her occasional over-enthusiasm about things.)

Do you realize if I list all the awesome things you've done since we became best friends with each other and the rest, that'd make your head as big as my wings?

[most_awkward_human]

[She went wide-eyed at the kiss on her cheek. That got her to look at Rainbow directly again, and now she was noticing how close they actually were. She couldn't quit staring, it was like she was in a trance.

Still, she at least found it in her to speak.]

None of those things would have been possible without you guys. It;s only because of the five of you that I even became a Princess. I don't what I would do without nay of you.

[adashofloyalty]

(This was her chance...! Rainbow found herself looking directly at Twilight again, not even considering pullling away even if they were this close together.)

...Yeah, but you taught us stuff too, Twilight. You reminded me that I could still be a hero...just like we can be here, but...if I get shown up, that doesn't make me less of a hero...I wouldn't enjoy Daring Do stories or reading without you pushing me...I don't know what I would do without you...

(She's not called 'Rainbow Dash' because she does things slowly. She closed the distance between them without hesitation but just a hint of fear that she pushed aside, closed her eyes and pressed her lips gently, but firmly against Twilight's.)

[most_awkward_human]

[The kiss caused Twilight to freeze. Her eyes widened, her face felt like it was on fire, and it felt like her heart was going to jump out of her chest. She was still for a moment, not sure what to do. Did... Rainbow Dash... like her? Or...? Maybe she should pull away...

Yet as the shock faded, Twilight couldn't find it in her to pull away. The kiss... it felt... nice. She almost didn't want it to end. Her eyes became half-lidded before closing them fully, returning the kiss gently as she pulled herself closer to her friend.]

[adashofloyalty]

(Rainbow felt the sudden closeness and liked it...she realized she liked it a lot while her hands locked around Twilight's waist and held her in place.

Their first kiss...her first kiss, with Twilight...she didn't want it to end, uncertain on if she should push further, since she didn't wanna startle her.)

[most_awkward_human]

[She remained as she was for what felt like an eternity. Still, as much as she was realizing that she liked this, she wasn't comfortable with doing this in public like this. The last thing that she wanted was for people to stare and for both her and Rainbow to be embarrassed.

Reluctantly, she pulled away from the kiss. But she didn't move away from the hold. She stared at Rainbow Dash with a bright red face. She tried to speak, but the words refused to come out. But eventually she got something to come out]

R-Rainbow Dash... I-I...

[adashofloyalty]

(As she felt Twilght pull away, but not enough that the hold was broken, Rainbow stared at her with an equally red face. It took her a few moments to speak too, definitely out of her element when it came to issues like this.)

Twi-Twilight...! Th-that was...awesome~!

(She usually squealed like that during crazy awesome moments like with the Wonderbolts, or when Twilight had been with her during the weeks before Tornado day and the Pegasi had -at the time- more than enough wingpower to break the old record. This time, it came out a little higher as she was contemplating the kiss she'd just shared with her fellow flyer.)

[most_awkward_human]

I-I... yeah, I... I mean I...

[She was trying to speak, but the words refused to come out. But... she had liked it. That much she was certain. And right now she knew that she didn't want Rainbow to let her go.]

S-so then, umm... wh-what happens now...?

[adashofloyalty]

(Rainbow giggled for a moment, surprised at this little discovery -but not too much. She'd left Twilight speechless! Spike would love this! Probably not the kiss, but Rainbow had...and she didn't want to let Twilght go.

Not anytime soon, anyway.)

Well...w-we could dance some more or maybe...go find a quiet place to be alone together...?

[most_awkward_human]

[Twilight thought it over. Whatever was... happening, she didn't want it to end. She didn't want to rush it though either, she wanted to take it slow. She also didn't feel like moving.]

Well... w-we're already here, so... I guess dance some more? Then... when we're tired, we could... go somewhere else for a little bit?