The golden rays of Celestia's sun hit Rainbow Dash's face as it came in through her puffy cloud windows. As she cracked her eyes open she let out an exaggerated yawn. As usual, a quick shower and breakfast were the only things she needed to get moving in the morning. Dash glanced at her clock and let out another yawn after noticing how early she had gotten up (well at least early for her). Since she knew Raindrops had morning sky duties. she decided to do her work quickly and catch Raindrops in action.
Kick, move, kick, move. The pattern continued as Rainbow lazily did her job. She was beginning to get bored since she had yet to spot Raindrops and it was already noon. Once her tasks were completed, Dash decided to get a good fly through the air and relax a bit. While drifting through the wind, however, she'd remembered that the blue maned friend she'd been looking for had the day off. Her hoof slammed into her face for punishment as she groaned – now it'd be harder for her to find Raindrops.
Rarity rolled around lazily in her bed. She hadn't known how the day would go about, but she did know she had to go flirt with some other mare. It wasn't that she disliked having to flirt with another mare, it was just who it was. Rarity didn't really know many pegasi outside of Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash, so she wasn't exactly sure on who this Raindrops pony was. For all she knew, it could be some hideous hobo pony.
Rarity swung her hooves off her silky unmade bed and let them dangle for a while before finally touching the ground. She looked to her bed and shrugged, she could always fix it later. Breakfast, being the most important meal of the day, usually took Rarity approximately on hour to make due to her being a perfectionist. This one day in particular was an exception. This time all Rarity decided to have was a nice bowl of cereal and a small epiphany. Through the days she had been taking lessons with Rainbow Dash, she'd learned quite a bit. However, she was still unsure of whether or not the lessons Rainbow gave were from experience or just what turned her on. When she saw Dash flirt with others, it was obvious she was taking in the whole looks and attitude thing, but there was still more to it than Rarity herself knew.
After trotting through the town square, Rainbow decided she'd just get Raindrops whenever she'd show up. She told Rarity she'd meet her at her place around noon, but since she was Rainbow Dash after all, she was expected to come fashionably late. However, it seemed liked the pace she was going would get her more than just fashionably late. Rainbow didn't like it, she hated being slow.
Walking into Sugarcube Corner usually brought Rainbow bad luck due to the fact that a certain hyper active pink pony worked there. This time, things were finally going in Dash's direction though. As she trotted towards the counter to order a pastry, a certain butter yellow pegasus greeted her, and no its not Fluttershy.
"Rainbow Dash!" called the blue maned pony known as Raindrops. A small smile grew on Dash's face as she turned towards the caller.
"Oh hey Raindrops, I was just looking for you," Rainbow replied.
"Well Sugarcube Corner is a great place to look on my days off," the other mare joked.
"Heh, cool. Anyway, I have a friend that I wanted to introduce you to. I don't think you know her yet."
"Her? Well, I guess I may as well have a bit of time on my hoof," Raindrops smirked. Dash rolled her eyes in response. She knew how her friend could get in situations like this.
"Yeah, whatever. How about we grab lunch all together at Four Seasons down the street," Rainbow suggested. Raindrops pondered for a bit. Three mares, all having lunch together.
"Sounds great!" Raindrops happily agreed.
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Two ponies sat at a table outside under an umbrella, chortling amongst themselves. They've been there for all of ten minutes alone, and they were already getting to know each other pretty well. Or at least, the turquoise maned pegasus assumed she knew the acting unicorn.
"She didn't really say that did she?" Raindrops giggled to Rarity's somewhat funny story.
"Don't worry dear, I jest," Rarity replied absent minded. All of a sudden a buzz made its way into Rarity's ear and Dash's voice followed.
"No, don't say 'jest' and 'worry' you pricy pony! Kidding, joshing, fix it!" The raspy voice commanded quickly. Rarity mentally nodded.
"Oh, uh, I'm joshing you. She used much, uh, lamer words than that," Rarity corrected herself. Just before she and Dash made their way to the restaurant, they decided it would be best for them to be able to communicate just in case they were figured out. So they both had an ear piece and mini microphone with them for communicating.
"Hah, well said," Raindrops answered unfazed.
"Doing good. You pass if she makes the next move," Rainbow buzzed.
"Wait, what do you mean the nex-" Rarity whispered into her mic but was cut off by the same thing Rainbow had mentioned.
"Hey, Rarity," the yellow pegasus interrupted. Rarity looked up at the one calling her. "We should do this again sometime, 'kay!"
"Oh, uh, I guess we co-"
"Great!" And with that, Raindrops made her plain exit. Rarity watched the pegasus trot away before rushing towards a bush that had no natural business in the area. Once she got to the awkward bush, Rarity's magic began to envelope a cyan ear. As she angrily yanked the ear, a pained Rainbow Dash was revealed from the bush.
"Rainbow Dash! Did you anticipate for this to happen?" Rarity spoke as she weakly punched Dash's shoulder.
"What? I thought you wanted to learn how to pick pony's up?" Dash tried to defend herself. "Besides, you passed! I'd give you a B+ since you messed up your vocab here and there."
"While it is true I inquired how to attract other ponies, I didn't want to have Raindrops as my lover," Rarity explained. It was weird enough that Rainbow Dash, the most tomcoltish pony around, was giving her lessons in romance.
"Well why did you accept the second date? I only said she had to make the next move, not that you had to go steady with the mare," Rainbow crossed her arms. Out of usable responses, Rarity also crossed her arms and gave an annoyed huff. "Look, at least you know the basics now. Just tell Raindrops that something came up and you have to cancel your date, then we go to the mall."
"Rainbow Dash, suggesting to go to the mall? Might I have the liberty of asking who you are again?" Rarity joked. Rainbow couldn't help to let a cheeky smile appear on her face at this comment.
"Whatever. All I meant is that we can go to the mall and go stallion hunting... or whatever," Rainbow cleared up. "I'll be your wingmare or whatever you call. So that when, or if, you screw up I'll have your back!" Rarity pondered this, or at least pretended to ponder. She would love to go to the mall with Dash anytime, especially since seeing someone like Rainbow Dash in a mall was usually a pretty rare occasion.
"Fine, we'll do it your way," Rarity huffed after pretend thinking.
"Awesome!" Dash exclaimed. "We'll meet up Saturday morning, 'kay? Okay then, later!"
Rarity stared blankly as she was left by yet another pegasus. Rainbow Dash was always so vague when not describing herself. What time in the morning, meet where in the mall? Either way, it was always nice to spend time with Dash and Rarity couldn't wait for their trip to the mall.