Rarity's P.O.V.
One month later…
The day has finally arrived. Today, the Friendship Games will start. The entire school was prepared for it thanks to our combined effort. The walls were all covered with posters and signs about us and the Games. My friends, girlfriend and I were at the school library, waiting for Sunset before showing them a surprise. We were not shocked that we were voted by the popularity poll, but we sure were when even Trixie was voted. Like the rest of us, my girlfriend was nervous about what the Games had in store for us, but she was happy that the school’s opinion about her has changed enough to be voted.
“Has Sunset called any of you? Maybe a text message?” Applejack asked.
“I sent her an emergency text message, but she should be here by now. Rainbow Dash said.
“Maybe she’s running fashionably late?” I was getting a little worried.
“She'll be here soon, don't worry.” Trixie didn’t move her eyes from her phone. I didn’t think much of it until she started to chuckle lightly.
“What are you looking at, my dear?”
“Nothing.” Her smirk didn’t convince me. She can’t be looking at what I think it is… is she?
“Trixie, don’t tell me you’re staring at that awful photo again.”
“It’s not awful. I love it! You look great!”
“I most certainly don’t!” she took a photo of me in an awkward position. When I was biting a cupcake. The frosting got all over my face. That muffin was delicious. Too delicious. I was so focused on it, that I didn't realize Trixie took me a picture, and now she refuses to get rid it!
“Trixie, delete that right now!” I tried to take her cellphone, but she kept me away with an arm.
“No, can’t do, Rarity. I told you, I love this photo!”
“I don’t look appealing. A lady should not be seen like this, it’s embarrassing! Why did you take me a photo while I was eating?!
"Because I considered it was funny. Besides, you're always taking selfies or photos of us and I thought I could do the same. Plus, you still look stunning.”
“I’m taking Trixie’s side.” Rainbow Dash commented. “It is funny!”
“It’s not!” I puffed my cheeks, which were bright red by now.
"Shh! Be quiet, please!" Miss Cheerilee frowned at us.
"We're sorry..." I glanced from Cheerilee to Trixie and whispered loudly. “Trixie, don’t be mean. Please, get rid of that photo!” I kept trying to get Trixie’s phone, but she just wouldn’t allow me.
“Hello, everyone!” Sunset interrupted us when she arrived.
“Oh, hey, Sunset!” Rainbow Dash greeted our friend.
“Sunny-Bunny!” Fluttershy tackled her girlfriend with a hug. Sunset chuckled softly and stoked Fluttershy’s hair.
“You sure took yer time.” Applejack said with a smug.
“Sorry I’m late, but I’ve been distracting myself with something.”
"Yeah, yeah... you got it?" Our athletic friend asked with impatience.
"I do. Here." Sunset gave Rainbow Dash a spare guitar string.
"Oh, sweet! Thank you!"
"You're welcome." Sunset smirked.
“You said you distracted yourself with something? What is it, dear?” I asked.
“I saw someone by the Wondercolt statue early this morning. I couldn’t make out who it was because they were hooded. I tried to call them, but they ran away. I’ve been trying to figure out who that mysterious stranger was, and I lost track of time.”
“I don’t think you should worry about that.” Rainbow Dash crossed her arms.
"But I could swear they were holding something strange. They seemed fascinated about the statue for some reason. "
“The Crystal Prep Academy’s students are to come today. That stranger was probably one of them trying to do some vandalism on the statue.” Applejack said.
“That’s most likely.” Rainbow Dash spoke again, pulling out her cell phone and walking towards Sunset. "It wouldn't be the first time. Take a look to what they did to it last time."
"But I just have a bad feeling about it. What if they know what the statue really is?" Sunset placed a hand on her chin to analyze the situation. "If only I could see who it was..."
"I highly doubt they knew." I spoke again. "You should let this go, Sunset. Not everything is related to magic."
Fluttershy raised her head to look at Sunset, but I couldn’t quite see her face from where I was standing. The equestrian girl smiled and patted her head. “You’re probably right. I might be thinking too much into it.” Sunset released the hug and walked towards us, holding Fluttershy’s hand. “So, what where you girls doing?” She asked as we walked out the library. Now that we were all here, we could go to the room where we store our instruments.
“Oh, Sunset, you must aid me!” I said as I grabbed my friend from her jacket. “Remember the embarrassing photo Trixie took of me? Could you please reason with her and ask her to delete it?”
Sunset pulled out her phone and started to look for something in it. “You mean…” She said before showing me the screen of her cellphone. “This photo?”
“Y-You have it too?!” I was shocked. I just couldn’t believe it.
“Trixie needed a backup in case she lost the original.” Trixie said, smiled innocently.
“You have got to delete it, Sunset, please!”
“As your friend, I should. But as Trixie’s best friend, I can’t.” Sunset said as she put away her cell phone.
“Wh-What…?” Trixie winked at Sunset, and she returned it. “You two are just… unbelievable!” My friends laughed as I crossed my arms. Then, I felt an arm around my shoulder and felt Trixie’s voice close to me.
“Come on, Rarity, don’t be like that. You know this photo will be kept between us.”
“Exactly. Just between the seven of us.” Sunset smiled warmly. I glanced at my girlfriend, then at Sunset, and finally, the rest of my friends. I smiled lightly. They could get on my nerve sometimes, but they knew I wouldn’t get angry over something like this. I sighed and smiled as I placed my hands on my hips. “Alright, that’s enough. Now, can we please hurry? I have made the perfect outfits for the Games, and I want you to try them on.”
“Sure! Let’s go.” Trixie put her cell phone away and placed her hand on my arm. “Guide us, oh mighty fashionista.”
I giggled, and then led my friends and girlfriend towards the room I kept all the attires to try on. “Alright, Here we are. Take a look!” I’ve kept myself busy the last month. I took the liberty to make sports clothes, many variations depending on the what we’re going to play, party dresses and outfits for the get-together before the Games, and even some miscellaneous attires. One can never know when we could need them. “So, what do you think?”
“They’re awesome!” Rainbow Dash grinned while she held her British uniform. “I have no complains, Rarity. You have outdone yourself!”
“Why, thank you, darlings. It’s just that I had a surge of inspiration! The more outfits I made, the more I felt I was filled with energy!” While I spoke, I didn’t only feel my passion. I felt something else. Magic. My pony ears showed up and my hair grew. I also noticed that my feet were no longer on the ground. My heart was filled with happiness again!
“Wow…” Trixie gasped.
“Why are you so surprised, love? You have seen me like this before.”
“But not up close. You look amazing! Can I touch your ears?” I laughed softly, and I was about to reply her, when I suddenly felt something wrong. Something drained from within me and I felt weak. My transformation was gone and my feet touched the ground. “Rarity!” Trixie grabbed me while I was dizzy and all of my friends surrounded me. “Rarity, what’s wrong?” My girlfriend’s worry was growing.
“I-I don’t know… I…”
“Wait, isn’t that…?” Applejack said. I forced myself to follow her gaze. By the door stood a familiar face. But something about her was different.
“T-Twilight?! Is that really you?” Sunset asked in confusion. "Are those glasses new?" The girl by the door backed away a bit.
“Wh-What do you mean? I always had to wear them... wait... H-How do you know my name…?” The girl asked. My dizziness wasn’t confusing me. Twilight was indeed by the door, but she looked different. Besides the glasses, her hair was combed in a different way, and she was using a different clothing. Now that I think about it, I already saw her before. Back when Fluttershy had a crush on her. She's the Twilight from this world!