//------------------------------// // I've Got This Feeling // Story: The Stars Are In Your Favour // by Peppermint Cream //------------------------------// It was roughly 7 AM in Ponyville and the first beams of light were rising over the distant hills and mountains. Ponies were beginning to wake across the nation as Celestia raised her fiery star and and Luna was trotting back to her chambers after setting her masterpiece of the night. Celestia was expecting a visit from Cadence today and was anticipating her arrival. She and Cadence were going to have their annual day out where they would do something together like a spa visit, going out to dinner or maybe even having races against aeroplanes. The solar Alicorn was interrupted mid-thought by a royal guard announcing Cadence's arrival. She brushed her mane and put on her tiara, necklace and shoes. Celestia then sat down on one of the red, velvet sofas and awaited her entrance. ~..-..~ In Ponyville all the ponies had awoken, except for a few. One of those still sleeping ponies was Stardust. She had slept through her alarm and was now being woken up by harsh rays of sun light. Last night was hard to remember although she hadn't had anything alcoholic. "Urrrrrrrrrgh," She sat up and slowly got out of bed "Lets just hope Pinkie isn't throwing another party today." She shuffled down the stairs and into the kitchen. The kitchen was very heavily lit so it left spots in her eyes which caused her to walk into the counter. "AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" She looked down at her flank, it was now slightly red from the counter 'attacking' her, however she carried on preparing some hay bacon strips for breakfast. Once they were ready, she ate them fast and messily before heading out to Carousel Boutique. ~..-..~ Celestia jumped as she heard loud knocking coming from the door. "Aunt Celestia? Are you there?" Cadence's voice shouted from outside her chambers. "Coming Cadence!" Celestia had no clue how long Cadence had been there, she must've fallen asleep while Cadence was being escorted to her chambers. Her horn glowed yellow and the golden double doors creaked open. "How long have you been waiting Cadence?" "About...15 minutes." she was ashamed, she hated keeping people waiting, especially Cadence. "Oh I'm so sorry Cadence, I must have dozed off!" Celestia apologised and gestured for her to come in. Cadence walked in and took a seat on one of the sofas as Celestia followed and sat next to her. "I've been having this strange recurring dream, ever since Stardust moved to Ponyville." ~..-..~ Stardust was trotting up to Carousel Boutique, looking at the sky watching the Pegasi clearing clouds instead of paying attention, then she stopped. She'd walked into one of the pristine wall's of her destination! She backed away from the wall and moved towards the door. Pushing it open she stepped inside the shop only to be greeted by Rarity. "Welcome to Carousel Boutique! How may I- Oh hello dear, have you decided to take up my offer?" She pulled a puppy dog face which she had to admit was really adorable. "Why yes, I came for that reason exactly!" She was excited, there was no doubt about that. "Then take a seat and we can begin." ~..-..~ "What happens in this dream, Cadence?" Celestia was confused, why would that event cause Cadence to have recurring dreams? "Well I see Stardust at this little shop called Carousel boutique, with one of the Elements-" the pink Alicorn was cut off. "Which element?" It's probably Twilight, my dear student is probably pestering her about Canterlot she thought. "I think it's Rarity, but I'm not sure," That was a surprise for the age old goddess. "Could you describe her for me?" "Hmmmm a white Unicorn with a carefully groomed, purple mane?" Cadence had indeed seen the element of Generosity in her dream. She wanted to hear more. "Yes, that's Rarity, so what were they doing?" Probably giving her a makeover, Rarity loves giving other ponies makeovers Celestia thought to herself while Cadence was recalling the dream. "Rarity was using Stardust as a model for her dresses for the Gala when Stardust slips and finds herself kissing Rarity." Well that's different Celestia wanted to shrug it off, but what if it did happen? What would her mother think? What about Sweetie Belle? "Well Cadence, that's is a strange-" She paused as she noticed Cadence asleep on the floor. "Cadence? Cadence! Wake up!" ~..-..~ "Thanks for the makeover Rarity!" Stardust thanked Rarity as she finished brushing her mane. "You're ever so welcome Darling, I was wondering if you could do me a favour?" She pulled the puppy dog face again which just made Stardust want to hug the mare and not let go. "It depends on what it is." "Could you model my new clothes line for the Gala?" Modelling? She'd never modelled in her life but on the other hand, she didn't want to disappoint Rarity. "I don't know..." "If you model for me, I do have an extra ticket for the Gala!" "Aw alright, I'll do it, when do you need me?" "Next week on Thursday, if that's alright with you." "Its a date."