Today was the day Rainbow Dash would join Rarity and Fluttershy on their weekly spa trip. She had a lot to talk about. In one day she had a colt fall head over heels for her at first sight and that same day he had asked her out on a date. As Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle had told her, Rarity and Fluttershy would probably know a ton of girly and romantic stuff. She arrived at the Carousel Boutique and reluctantly knocked on the door. Rarity immediately opened.
“Rainbow, darling,” exclaimed Rarity. “I’m so glad to see you! I hope you’re excited for our spa trip!”
“Oh yeah,” Rainbow Dash said sarcastically. “Super thrilled.”
“Splendid,” said Rarity, ignoring Rainbow Dash’s sarcasm. “Fluttershy will meet us at the spa. She’s fully aware of your joining us.
Rarity and Rainbow dash arrived to the spa moments later, spotting Fluttershy at the front door.
“Hello, Rainbow Dash,” said Fluttershy. “Um, I’m so glad you came to join us.”
“Yeah yeah,” said Rainbow Dash. “Let’s just get this over with.”
“Oh sweetie,” said Rarity. “One does not simply go to a spa to get it over with. Now let’s go in and get the best beautification Ponyville has to offer.”
The three friends entered the spa and were immediately greeted by the owners, twin earth ponies Lotus Blossom and Aloe. Both were surprised to see Rainbow Dash.
“So nice to see you both again Miss Rarity and Miss Fluttershy,” said Lotus Blossom.
“Rainbow Dash,” began Aloe. “Surprising to see you here. Did these two drag you along.”
“Au contraire, Aloe,” said Rarity. “Rainbow Dash asked me herself to come along on mine and Flusttershy’s spa trip. She will be having the usual treatment we both have.”
“Give me something in between what they normally have,” said Rainbow Dash.
“Not a problem,” said Lotus Blossom.
They were all taken to the massage tables first. While Rainbow Dash wasn’t super excited about the whole thing, the massage did feel fantastic. But she wasn’t going to admit to Rarity.
“So Rainbow Dash,” began Rarity. “I’m assuming you came here with me and Fluttershy for a reason?”
“Yeah,” said Rainbow Dash. “There are some things I wanna talk to you guys about. Twi and Pinkie said you two would be the best informed. But can we talk somewhere alone?”
“Certainly, darling,” said Rarity. “We’ll head to the sauna.
All three went into the sauna, with crazy amounts of steam consuming the entire room. All let out sighs of euphoria.
“Alright then,” began Rarity. “No more beating around the bush, dear. What did you want to talk about?”
“Ok,” began Rainbow Dash, letting out a large sigh. “There’s a stallion who’s interested in me.”
“WHAT!?” exclaimed both Rarity and Fluttershy.
“Darling that’s wonderful,” exclaimed Rarity. “Is it somepony we know?”
“Kinda,” said Rainbow Dash. “It’s Twilight’s ex boyfriend, Bookworm.”
“Oh my,” said Fluttershy.
“This is good stuff,” said Rarity. “How on earth did you end up meeting him?”
“I…kinda ran into him while doing some flying maneuvers,” said Rainbow Dash.
“Ran into him how exactly,” asked Rarity.
“I literally crashed into him,” said Rainbow Dash.
“Oh dear,” said Fluttershy. “Was he ok?”
“He was fine,” said Rainbow Dash. “But then he started saying romantic stuff to me.”
“Do go on,” said Rarity.
“He was calling me beautiful,” said Rainbow Dash. “Complimenting my eyes, my mane, even my coat.”
“Well Rainbow Dash, dear, you are an attractive young mare,” said Rarity. “Grant it, you could bother to work on your appearance a little more often.”
“Are you interested in him, Rainbow?” asked Fluttershy.
“He definitely has a charm to him,” said Rainbow Dash. “He’s a writer by profession. In fact, he’s the current author of the Daring Do books.”
“He’s Chester Buckingham?” asked Rarity.
“Yeah,” said Rainbow Dash. “And before you ask, it’s a pen name that’s been used for decades now.”
“Sounds like a good pairing,” said Rarity. “After all, the Daring Do series is your favorite.”
“But he’s an egghead,” said Rainbow Dash.
“So?” asked Flusttershy. “What’s that have to do with anything?”
“I just,” began Rainbow Dash. “I always figured I’d go out with an athlete. Particularly a fellow pegasus, or if I was lucky a Wonderbolt.”
“Love happens when it happens,” says Rarity. “One rarely gets to choose it. In fact, I sort of know what you’re going through.”
“You do?” said Rainbow Dash.
“Yes,” began Rarity. “You see…the other day I was walking about town, just to clear my mind and have some me time. While in the park I ran into Hayseed Turnip Truck. Not knowing he was back in town and the new groundskeeper of the park.”
“Oh yeah,” said Rainbow Dash. “You and Sweetie Belle were at that fashion show in Canterlot when Pinkie threw him that party…are you telling me you got the hots for Hayseed Turnip Truck!?”
“Well I wouldn’t put it like that,” said Rarity. “But there is something different about him now.”
“You mean his teeth?” asked Rainbow Dash. “Cuz that’s pretty common these days.”
“Not his teeth,” said Rarity. “Although, they certainly look better. But no, it’s the fact that he never lets anything get him down. Sure he’s not the best groomed stallion out there, but he works hard in whatever he does. I do recall having a fun time with him at that hoedown.”
“This from the mare who said she’d only go for a rich stallion,” said Rainbow Dash.
“I’ve had enough relationships to know that money isn’t everything,” said Rarity. “Most of the stallions I’ve gone out with are either self centered, chauvinistic, or have no interest in anything beyond physical desires. And I am simply not that kind of mare.”
“Guess we really have grown up,” said Rainbow Dash. “You got anything to say, Fluttershy?”
“Um…well,” began Fluttershy. “You should go by what your heart tells you. I know that sounds clichéd, but it’s true. I’ve met Bookworm a couple times, and he does seem like a really nice pony. I followed my heart and found me a nice stallion.”
“YOU DID?!” said both Rarity and Rainbow Dash.
“Oh…um…I guess I forgot to tell you,” said Fluttershy with a little squeak. “We’ve been dating a couple months, so we didn’t want to announce things right away till we knew it was serious.”
“Well don’t leave us hanging, darling,” said Rarity. “Who’s the lucky stallion?”
“His name is…” Fluttershy began to say but her voice started to trail off.
“I didn’t quite hear that, Fluttershy,” said Rarity. “Say that again.”
“His name is…” Fluttershy began again, only to do the same.
“Oh sweet Celestia,” exclaimed Rainbow Dash. “We both just opened up to you about the stallions we’re interested in, just say it already.”
“Snowflake,” said Fluttershy. “His name is Snowflake.”
“SNOWFLAKE?!” exclaimed Rainbow Dash. “That massive pegasus pony with the tiny wings!? How!? When!? Why!?”
“Well…um,” began Fluttershy. “After the whole hurricane event. He decided to talk to me alone later one and we started becoming fast friends. Turns out back in flight school he was much smaller and weaker, and he often got made fun of. And I remembered that he once tried to defend me from a group of bullies, and got hurt badly as a result. He soon learned he had a passion for weight lifting. And while he looks and sounds tough at times, he really is very gentle. He gets along great with my animals too.”
“Go figure,” said Rainbow Dash. “Never woulda guessed Snowflake of all ponies.”
“Just goes to show you,” said Fluttershy. “Never judge a book by it’s cover. To excuse the pun.”
“You’re right Fluttershy,” said Rainbow Dash. “You too Rarity. Although you should definitely see if Turnip Truck is interested.”
“You’re quite right, darling,” said Rarity. “We all need to learn to be bolder. Of course Fluttershy already has the upper hoof on that one. So good to hear you have somepony in your life.”
“Thank you,” said Fluttershy. “I do care for him a great deal.”
“Well that’s settled,” said Rainbow Dash. “I’ll give the egghead a shot. Course I already made a date with him tomorrow.”
“Really?” said Rarity. “Then why did you need our advice, sweetie?”
“Just to make sure I was making the right choice,” said Rainbow Dash. “Unlike you, I actually have little dating experience. In fact, I’ve never been on a date.”
“Surprising,” said Rarity. “I figured a popular athlete like yourself would have several stallions wanting a date.”
“That’s part of the problem actually,” said Rainbow Dash. “Most stallions are intimidated by me being an athlete. Guess they think I’m gonna kick them around or something.”
“What sort of date are you going on with this Bookworm?” asked Rarity.
“He said a picnic in the park,” said Rainbow Dash.
“Oh, fabulous,” said Rarity. “It’s an oldie, but a goodie nonetheless. There’s nothing to a date like that. The best thing to do is just converse with one another and be open about who you are. My guess is he’ll be providing the supplies for the whole thing.”
“Probably,” said Rainbow Dash. “Think it would be bad form to ask him for an autograph too?”