This story is a sequel to The Fires of Friendship

Applejack is bitter about her lineage among the wealthy and sophisticated Oranges of Manehattan, who apparently abandoned her simple country family. Rarity is desperate to fit in with the urbane elites of the fashion world, even if it means disparaging and rejecting the Ponyville home she loves. On a trip to the big city for Equestria's famous Fashion Week, Applejack will teach Rarity to be honest and true to herself, and Rarity will show Applejack that a little generosity and forgiveness go a long way. Together, they will learn that each has exactly what the other needs to be complete.

This story is in the same continuity as "The Fires of Friendship," and I suppose it is a sequel of sorts, though there is no need to read that story first. More than anything, this story is birthday present for a dear friend, and a fun celebration of her favorite ship.

The cover art (also a birthday present for our mutual chum) is provided courtesy of superstar art sorcerer WizardWannabe.

After a long day of flight practice with Scootaloo, Rainbow Dash discovers the filly knows next to nothing about preening and takes it upon herself to teach her.

Warning: May Contain Feels and/or D'aww moments.

Featured on FIMFiction on 7/20/2013. Yay!
Featured on EQDaily on 09/12/2013 Double Yay!
Reading by TheLostNarrator (excellent!): Here
Reading by DRWolf: Here
Reading by Joehighlord: Here
Riffed by Draklox: Here
Korean Translation: Here
Spanish Translation: Here
French Translation: Here
Chinese Translation: Here

It's the day after Heart's and Hooves, and the debacle that came with it. Now freed from their various jobs, the mares and stallions are preparing for a couples-only celebration of the holiday. But when Scootaloo hears rumors about Rainbow Dash's date, she quickly becomes involved in the situation, turning once again to the books that got her and in her friends in so much trouble before.

This story could be considered a shipping of Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash, so it is going to be rated Teen for the sake of people not screaming at me. However, it is designed to be a wholesome story for all ages about growing up and feeling love for the first time, and will not involve anyone taking advantage of a young filly's feelings. Like any good story from Equestria, there will be lessons learned all around.

Cover Image is mine, but whatever, it took 5 minutes in Gimp and is public domain for all I care.