Rarity dances with her lovers at a gala.

Thanks to rice for the title name.

During a lull in the conversation at an upper class charity dinner, Rarity takes a moment to contemplate some commonly held assumptions made of Princess Celestia. Specifically, her table manners.

When Rarity is given a task or project, she will invariably put every ounce of her attention and effort into it, whether infinitesimally minor or world-altering. As such, when hired to decorate and organize the annual Hearth's Warming ball in Canterlot, she makes sure she is on top of things at all times.

It therefore comes as little surprise when Princess Celestia drops in to check up on how things are going and should, ideally, not be cause for concern. And yet, Rarity can't help but worry about exactly what Celestia knows, what she's heard and whether she knows exactly how on top of things Rarity is. The Princess has a talent for surprising ponies, after all, and a surprise from royalty can be most powerful.

Then again, it's just possible that Rarity isn't the only one in for a surprise.

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Rarity moves to Canterlot to pursue more clients for her business, leaving Sweetie Belle in charge of Carousel Boutique. When Rarity arrives, she is generously offered a stay at Canterlot Castle free of charge, courtesy of Princess Celestia. Is the keeper of the sun simply being generous to one of the Elements, or does she have an ulterior motive for the marshmallow unicorn?

Rated teen for language and suggestive themes.
Edited by Darastrix.
Pre-read by Azu.
Title idea provided by Inferno demon Dash.
Cover image made by Sinrar.

A look into Rarity's stream of consciousness as she struggles with her desire to open up to her lover, the Princess of Equestria, and her fear of what will happen if she stops working.

Hunting for gems is hard work, especially in the heat of midday sun. Needing to cool off, Rarity seeks the shade, unknowing of what waits for her.

This story is a sequel to Time

After years and years by her side, Celestia's beloved has finally passed away. The princess is despondent, but she is also immortal and so she lingers on alone.

One night, Luna comes to talk to her sister about an idea she has that might allow her to see Rarity one last time.

Waking up the morning after you get in a relationship is not always easy. Especially when the pony you passed the night with is one of the rulers of your country. Rarity and Celestia still have a lot to discuss with their newfound lovers. And Rarity has yet to see how the royal family act in private.

This story is a continuation of Carapace's story, Radiance. You really should read it before reading this chapter.

Preread by Carapace.
Proofread by Kean, I can't thank him enough for that.

Artwork by Silfoe for her Tumblr blog, The Other Royal Sketchbook, and used with her permission!

Celestia and the sun are connected, to the point where when something happens to Celestia everypony can immediately see the sun acting up as well. What few ponies know is that this connection works both ways, and those times when the sun acts up, this has... certain effects on Celestia.

Celestia wants nothing more than to keep it a secret so as few ponies as possible worry about her. But keeping a secret from her stubborn, curious and loving marefriend might prove to be more difficult than she expected.

Cover image by the wonderful Silfoe, which also inspired the story idea alongside Carapace's story She Dap.

The Gala was fun. Sure, there was a cake to the face, her best dress ruined, an entire night that was brought to an end by a stampede of terrified animals, but it was at least fun.

Though, admittedly, nothing really quite worked out the way she'd hoped. But Rarity was a strong, capable woman- she could take all of this in stride and still be happy. Just... so much for love and romance.

Right?