//------------------------------// // What's Your Wish? // Story: Lets Dance! // by Saphin //------------------------------// Rarity's eyes darted back and forth, from contestant to contestant, as she assessed the competition. She eyed each and assessed their dance style to see if they were a potential threat to her eventual victory. Spike was passably stylish with his dance moves; Rarity was, of course, the most graceful. But that didn't mean the others weren't still a threat. Fluttershy seemed too petrified to dance. Big MacIntosh was clearly not into the music. That meant Applejack and Rainbow Dash would be out. Rarity had seen Twilight Sparkle dance and knew she wasn't a threat, which meant Pinkie Pie would be eliminated quickly. That took care of her friends. Flim and Flam would be a problem. They were quite rehearsed in dance. As was Fancy Pants and Fleur. Trixie seemed to be doing well too. Gilda and her stuck up griffon partner seemed to be doing well. They were still no threat to Rarity and Spike, though. "Uh, Rarity?" Spike gently tapped Rarity on the back. "Yes, Spike?" Rarity said sweetly, as she continued to scan the dance floor. "You're standing on my tail." Spike pointed down at his tail as he winced in pain. Rarity stopped and took a step back. She was so focused on the other contestants she hadn't even notice she was barely dancing herself. And on poor Spike's tail no less! "I'm so sorry, Spike! I was just... watching the others." "Everypony is having so much fun, aren't they? I told you tonight would be great!" Spike did a quick spin and disco finger point as he continued to dance up a storm. It was so corny, Rarity couldn't help but roll her eyes and smile. The first song came to an end and the mayor dismissed everyone for a quick break, reminding them that the judging began with the next song. Rarity found her friends sitting together at a table and joined them for the break. Applejack was too busy berating Big MacIntosh to notice Rarity sit down beside them. "Hey, Rarity!" Pinkie Pie greeted her friend. "Is Spike your dance partner?" "Yes, indeed he is. And me and my little Spikey-wikey are going to clean up in this competition!" Rarity beamed at her friends. "Well, if Big MacIntosh weren't so stubborn I bet we'd give you a run fer yer bits." Applejack added more than a little dejected. "At least he's trying. I can't convince Flutterhshy to dance at all!" Rainbow lamented. "I'm sorry." Fluttershy squeaked from behind her punch glass. "Well you'll all take second place to me and Pinkie," Twilight boasted. "We've been dancing since we were little foals! We've got this contest in the bag!" Twilight smiled proudly. An awkward silence descended upon the table. "Yeah right, Twi!" Rainbow burst into laughter. "We've all seen how you dance!" Twilight glared at Rainbow Dash. "It sure would be somethin' to win that wish," Applejack mused. "I bet I could wish for a real successful year for the farm with that." "You're thinking small time, A.J." Rainbow Dash jumped in. "If I won, I'd not only wish to be apart of The Wonderbolts, but to be captain, too!" "I'd just be happy if somepony who really deserved it won," Fluttershy added. "I'd wish for a never ending party!" Pinkie shouted. "I'd just be happy with a new book! What about you, Rarity?" Twilight and the others looked at Rarity, waiting for her answer. "Oh, um. A diamond." Rarity smile nervously. She hadn't thought of what she'd wish for just yet. "Just ONE diamond?" Rainbow Dash asked incredulous. "A really, BIG diamond?" Rarity tried to save her answer. "You mean, you could ask for ANYTHING in all Equestria, from super powers to a free cupcake at Sugar Cube Corner and ALL you can think of is a diamond!?" Pinkie raised an eyebrow in confusion. "I guess I never thought about it." Rarity admitted. "Well, that is a good point. We could ask for ANYTHING if we won," Twilight postulated. "Whose to say what would be the best thing to wish for?" "Well, DUH! A never ending party IS the best wish!" Pinkie rolled her eyes at her dance partner. "What about you Spike! What would you ask for?" "A BIG gem!" Spike stretched his arms out as wide as he could to demonstrate. The others rolled their eyes. "It would be so tasty, too." Spike began licking his lips. "Everypony, back to the dance floor!" The mayor announced. "The next round is about to begin!" As everypony crowded the floor, Rarity was lost in thought. What would she wish for? The first thing that came to her mind was all the gems to adorn her latest fashion line. But why ask for just gems when she could ask for smashing success wherever she went? But would that be honest? She really should earn her success, she thought. "Hit it!" The mayor cried. The music began to play again. Rarity and Spike began to dance.