The Clock is Ticking

by BlueBlitzPegasister


Rough edges

"AUGGGHHHH!!!! MOM!!! I don't wanna try on these stupid dresses!!!" Yelled a mare from behind the privacy screen. Rarity, who was lying down on a sofa, massaged her temples and sighed loudly. "Crystal, darling, you act like dresses are a crime!" Crystal gave an annoyed growl, directed at her mother. "I HATE DRESSES! Why can't I just hang out with Shadow and Apple Buck!?" Rarity got off the sofa and pulled back the privacy screen. She looked into her daughter's eyes. "They have no fashion sense, and plus, they are STALLIONS! You aren't old enough to Hang Out with stallions!" Rarity said, her voice raising to a yell. "AAGGHHHH!!!!! MOM!!!!! Can't you see! I'm not like you! I want to hang out with Shadow, AB and all the other colts in Ponyville! Why won't you under stand.... I HATE FASHION!!!!"

Rarity stared at her daughter in disgust. "Shadow and Apple Buck have been a horrible influence to you, dear... I forbid you to hang out with them." Crystal's pupil shrank, her hooves stomping the floor in anger. "I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU!" Rarity kept a straight face. "I am telling Rainbow Dash and AppleJack to tell Shadow and Adam to never talk to you aga-" She was cut off from a knock at the door.

"Hello? Mrs. Rarity? Crystal? Are ya there?" AB's voice sounded from the other side of the door. "Speak of the devils" Rarity mumbled. Crystal grinned, "Yeah! Come in!" Apple Buck politely walked into the door with Shadow following suit. "Good evening Mrs. Rarity, Crystal." Shadow politely said. "We're here to take Crystal to the Summer Sun celebration"
Rarity forced a smile "O-of corse! G-go ahead dear, i'll be right behind you!" Crystal had a smug expression on her face. "Thanks Mom, Bye!" And with that, she slammed the door hard.

Rarity groaned. Why oh why was her daughter like this? Of corse she was a gem to have around the house. A gem with... rough edges...