//------------------------------// // Prologue // Story: The Alicorns // by The Nightmare //------------------------------// "You know you are in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." ~ Dr. Seuss Rainbow Dash had never expected to fall in love; especially not with him. It was completely unexpected. The tomboy loving the rich man? Almost impossible. They had met at the Grand Galloping Gala. Rainbow Dash had not wanted to go, due to the fact that the Gala the year before had been disastrous, but she agreed to go; for Rarity's sake. Rarity had been talking with a unicorn, a stallion with a monocle. “As you can see, my new line will be just fantastic! I expect to sell at least twenty of each design, if not more.” Rarity exclaimed, hoping to keep his attention. That's when he had noticed Rainbow. “Is that from your new line, Rarity?” The stallion asked, noting the detail and variety of color on the ensemble. “Why, yes. I always give my closest friends the dress of their choosing before the line is released.” Rarity said. “Oh Rainbow Dash!” Rainbow looked at Rarity and smiled. She flew over. “Rainbow Dash, this is Fancypants. Fancypants, meet Rainbow Dash.” Rainbow Dash merely shrugged. She wasn't one for meeting fancy-schmany poines who were appaled by her manners—or rather, lack of them. “How-dee do, Fancypants.” Rainbow said. “You can just call me Rainbow.” “Well, Rainbow, I quite like your dress.” Said Fancypants. The dress was a thing if beauty: It was long enough to reach the ground, yet short enough not to trail. The colors perfectly contrasted with her mane; and the faux fur lining perfectly suited Rainbow; for it looked like the trimming was made of clouds. The golden chain that went around Rainbow's neck made her look regal, but still herself. The golden hoof-covers went well with the outfit, along with the golden laurels that went atop her head. “Thanks.” Said Rainbow. There was something...different around this pony; he was genuine when he complimented her, not just stared at the dress before offering to pay her lots of money for it. “Mmmhmm.” Rarity cleared her throat. Both ponies returned their focus to the fashionista. “Fancypants, would you like to join me and my friends after the Gala for some donuts?” Rarity asked. She had noticed Fancypants fondness for Rainbow Dash. Maybe if I spark something between them, Rainbow Dash will....slow down a little bit. Since Applejack had given birth to a filly, Rainbow Dash had been bored and running around the town, since AJ was her best friend. “The Gala's almost over. You wanna go now?” Rainbow asked Rarity, snapping her out of her thoughts. “Huh? Oh, yes.” Rarity answered, and the seven—er, eight went to the donut shop. Over the next few months Fancypants and Rainbow Dash grew closer. Fancypants would take Rainbow Dash to Wonderbolt performances, although he would have to convince her to stay seated and just watch them. Then they would usually go to one of Fancypants favorite restaurants. Eventually Rarity was correct. Rainbow slowed down; but only after Fancypants proposed to her. Rainbow Dash said yes. So both of them had to work out some problems: Where they would live, first of all, since Fancypants lived in Canterlot and Rainbow lived in Ponyville. They both agreed to live in Ponyville, but would visit Canterlot every once in a while. That is, until some startling news entered their home. Rainbow Dash was pregnant.