Lauren, the adorable zebra pony, was hoping a special somepony would escort her to the Grand Galloping Gala. Luckily, Professor mustered up enough courage to ask her himself. Getting themselves both in their best dress yet, they headed off to the Gala.

It was beautiful in every way possible, however it was also very crowded. Being -the- event of the year for everypony in Canterlot, and probably all of Equestria, everypony who was everpony was there. The Professor decided that it was time to ask if perhaps Lauren needed some air, and suggested a stroll through the Royal Gardens.

As the duo walked through the gardens, they were awestruck by the beauty of the flowers and the clear star covered sky. After a short while, the duo looked into each other's eyes and they were quickly surrounded by a flock of fireflies. It was then the magic of the garden really seemed to become real....

Fizzy Flask is enkaixiomasa
Lauren is laurenrivers
Art by clemikou