Opening Night (open)

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All those years of hard work and storytelling was finally paying off. Lucky was finally putting one of his stories on the silver screen, for all of Equestria to see. The story was "Snow White and the Seven Diamond Dogs". Lucky was not expecting the turnout that had arrived for this production. All of Canterlot's biggest celebrities turning out for a fairy tale.

"I hope those invites I sent to Ponyville even out the fanciness of this crowd," he thought to himself.

Lucky walked about the red carpeted entrance to the theater, introducing himself and hoping to run into a familiar face.

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An icy blue unicorn made her way towards the theater, feeling absolutely under-dressed. Compared to the lavish jewelry adorning the rest of the crowd, she just had some ceremonial rings on her hooves made of what was probably just tin or aluminum. It was painted gold at least. Hopefully none of these fancy pants could tell the difference. Not only did the obvious class difference really make her feel at unrest, but she was completely new here. She had arrived in Canterlot only about an hour ago having seen it for the first time then.

She had arrived to fulfill her mother’s diplomat duty to the capital in her place as she had developed a condition that hindered her ability to travel. Her mother as the acting representative of the Frozen North in decisions effecting the country had to make regular rounds to Canterlot to report to the United Council of Equestrian Countries or UCEC. Typically a princess was assigned to reign over a region, but the previous princess was lost in the disappearance of the Crystal Empire, and a new one just hadn’t managed to be assigned. Misty as a filly had mused of one day if Celestia made her mom the new princess. Then she could become princess someday. It was a pipe dream though.

So what would you know, her first time reporting as the new ambassador, it turns out the Crystal Empire has reappeared, negating the need for a diplomatic position in the Frozen North. Things weren’t quite perfect though. Early reports showed odd behavior in the Empire and a princess hadn’t yet been assigned, so the position was in the air. They requested her to remain in the vicinity until the issue could be resolved. To make it at all possible, they gave her some parting gifts. Access to a government owned building in Ponyville to sleep and bathe, some bits to get her on her feet, and a ticket to some showing of some sort just to say sorry for inconveniencing her.

So here she was. Surrounded by people who could buy her entire village if they felt like it, awkwardly wondering if her family had a future and if the new princess would spare anything for the ponies of Stalliongrad and the Hoofilayans. She approached the entrance and watched as ponies were shaking hands with some white pony and greeting him. Her magic quickly picked up an immense excitement from him, that he’d waiting an extremely long time for something that was going on. It came her turn to give some greeting and she just had to satiate her curiosity. ”You are very excited for something. That is quite great! I am not understanding why so many ponies shake hoove, but perhaps it is what you have been waiting for, yes?” she asked, her northern accent coming out in full force making it painfully obvious she wasn’t from anywhere near here.

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Lucky had not expected someone from the Far North to show up for this, but it really didn't make much of a difference on his optimistic excitement.

"Actually," he said, trying not to seem too proud, "I'm excited because of the film playing tonight. You see, I am the pony in charge of making it, Lucky Rabbit. Of course, I couldn't have done it without my cast and crew. Anyway, did you happen to hear any ponies say they were from Ponyville? I sent out some invites to my friends over there to help even out the fancy crowd here."

A man in theater employee uniform approached Lucky and offered him some popcorn. Lucky accepted the offer and paid the employee a tip for service.

"They certainly know how to make ya feel special in this town," he said, turning back to Misty, "So, where did you say you were from?"

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Misty looked on genuinely curious to hear this Lucky Rabbit's involvement in this film and was amazed to learn she was actually meeting the director of the film. Getting this affirmed, her hoof shake grew in speed and excitement. She felt like she was touching royalty, this was amazing! "Is typical in Canterlot for directors of films to greet ponies at door? All in North is security guard at greeting," she asked, remembering some lovely nights in Stalliongrad getting frisked for rotten tomatoes. It was apparently a big thing in the village to throw rotten fruit at movies you didn't like.

"I have quite certainly just arrived, so I have heard of nothing especially Ponyville. I am still not even sure of Canterlot customs though I broaching I can that those will fancy jewelry are probably from Canterlot. I have heard much stories from mother of high class and low morals, though I am unsure what she means by second part," answered honestly if not bluntly of her own experiences. What was important about Ponyville? That was where she would be staying come tomorrow morning, so if there was something to know, it would've been nice to know it before then.

Then he asked where she hailed from and she realized she hadn't even said so. Or her name! Oh boy, a director knowing her name, the thought just made her feel absolutely excited. She'd have to tell all her friends back home about how THE director Lucky Rabbit knew her name! They'd all be so jealous. "I am from great village of Stalliongrad in Frozen North. Oh oh yes, Misty Sky is name! Misty Sky is my name. We are but small village, but biggest in Hoofilayan Mountains. My mother is mayor, is great honor, yes? Honor like being director," she spoke excitedly getting nervous and slipping over her words. She began to hop in place as everything clicked in.

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Lucky found all of what Misty said very interesting, even if some of it was a little hard to follow. He had never met a pony from the Far North.

"That's very interesting," he said, smiling politely, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Sky. Well, as long as we're on the subject of backgrounds, the reason I asked about Ponyville earlier is because I came her to Canterlot from there. You see, the film that is opening tonight is based on one of the stories I tell the foals down there."

Lucky pointed his hoof to the poster for his film that was hanging on a nearby wall.

"I've been dreaming of this moment for quite some time," he continued, "All these years of planning and storytelling are finally gonna pay off."

A single tear of pride ran down Lucky's cheek as he thought of all the hard work he had put into this film.

"Anyway," he said, returning to Misty slightly embarrassed at his moment of inner pride, "To answer your earlier question, I was just here greeting guests more out of my own politeness rather than custom. Like I said, I don't live here all the time."