Rarity has a problem that she just can't solve on her own. With no one else to turn to, she enlists the aid of the noble creature that goes by the name Spike. Together, they face down the terror brewing at the Carousel Boutique, a traumatizing event that just may help strengthen their bond.

"Did I ever tell you about

the night

that the mannequin came to life

and haunted

all... the... costumes...?"

Cover art is a cropped version of a work by Xenon.

Rarity has disappeared. Not just stepped out or gone away on short notice, but completely disappeared, leaving her work unfinished, her friends mystified and, for some reason, her hair all over the ground outside the Carousel Boutique. Without a clue to her whereabouts, faced with rumours of a dragon stalking the town and troubled by a mysterious work of magic, Rarity's friends face up to the possibility that they may never see her again.

And then they find her...

NOTE: On hiatus until I can find a way out of a huge plot hole I just noticed. Sorry folks.

Spike believes he has found the answer to his dreams, a chance to be with his one true love, by becoming the stallion of Rarity's dreams.

A magic potion, some small half-truths and putting his best hoof forward is all it will take...

...provided Spike doesn't lose himself in the process. For the young dragon will discover that not all masks are easily removed.

As magic works upon his body and the facade becomes too real, Spike will find himself at war with himself.

A NAPOWRIMO effort.

Deep, pulsing drumming.
The beat of the jungle.
Will the mysteries of the past be brought to light?
Or will Equestria fall to the whim of Jumanji?

Years pass. Children grow. Fashion trends rise and die.

Even as the world changes around them, things between Rarity and Spike have remained frustratingly stagnant. Either by her selective and willful ignorance or his cowardice, the two remain friends, precious friends yes, but little more.

All it will take to change everything is a night of poor judgment, leaving Rarity and Spike to rebuild their relationship with the remaining pieces.

With everything going on in his happy life in Ponyville, the adventures, the fun, the lessons on friendship, Spike never took time to have any appreciation with his time with it all, assuming his life would always be this happy. Then that letter came... the letter that had it spelled out right in front of him that he was never supposed to happen, that he was never supposed to even live, and that Twilight must make the difficult choice of choosing her friend, or her princesses orders. As Spike finds anger inside him build up from seemingly nowhere, he storms out of the house, into the twilight of the night, tears streaming down his cheeks.

All the while, Rarity is there to comfort Spike through his emotions, his feelings, his fears that one baby dragon should never handle on their own. She begins to realize just how important Spike is to her, not just as a friend. As the days of his happy life tick by second after second, just how dirty is Rarity willing to get just to save a dragon's numbered days?

Sparity/TwiSpike Friendship

Rarity has a problem with the way Spike snuggles with her at night. Instead of holding her in his arms like she wants, he simply lays on top of her, smothering her every night. She hates to do it, but she waits until he falls asleep and then pulls herself out from under him, curling up into a small ball in what space is left on the bed. She knows things have to change, but after she brings up the subject, she fears that she may have just done more damage than good.

Edited by Alcatraz
Cover art by Siansaar

Twenty years ago, an egg born to the most powerful of all dragons and his mate was laid. Fearing the hatchling's potential, an evil, power-hungry dragon led a campaign against the dragon king's stronghold. To protect their child, the king and queen sacrificed themselves to take down the villain while entrusting their child to their closest friend: the alicorn Princess of the Sun. Five years later, the egg hatched and the young dragon has since been living a peaceful, happy life among the ponies, especially the one who was responsible for his hatching, completely unaware of his past.

However, the evil dragon has returned and plans to led an army of dragons in the conquest of Equestria. To save the land and his friends, the young hatchling must learn his true destiny and discover the great power he has within.

Contains Sparity as the main pairing, with FlutterDash and FlashLight as secondary pairings.

Princess Celestia is overseeing the preparations for the blessing ceremony of the castle of friendship. She visits Rarity’s shop from whom she has contracted to design and create the royal gowns that will be worn by the princesses during the ceremony. They chat for a little while. Rarity then excuses herself to locate the appropriate fabric, while Celestia looks through Rarity’s dress drawings. Soon, she finds a little red art book stuffed towards the back of the drawer containing drawings of ponies, some even of her, most are innocent but, a few are more sensual. Celestia is intrigued by this and confronts Rarity about it.

Will this lead to an awful embarrassment for Rarity, or will it be something else entirely?

Written for Marshmallow Shipping's RariLestia contest.

Thank you Amneiger, for your assistance!

Cover art credit to Jalm on Derpibooru.