Lil’ Miss Rarity
November 7th, 2012
For a while, I cut in between houses that acted as little shortcuts to Carousel Boutique. The sun was much higher in the sky and I figured somebody would be out and about by now. Sure enough, there was a stallion walking along the side of the street. The stallion didn't notice me at first, but he eventually did and stopped right in his tracks. He looked at me and I looked right back. I looked down at the ground for a quick second and spoke to him.
The stallion let out a startled yell and darted off into the other direction before I had a chance to explain myself. I tried to pursue him, but he was much more faster than me and outran me. Damn little thing is fast. With that failure of a greeting out of the way, I focused on Carousel Boutique once again.
At first I got turned around and had to find my exact path again, but I regained my direction. Some minutes later, I saw the building that Rainbow Dash described. I approached the building and sure enough there was a sign that read Carousel Boutique. The architecture and design of the building looked very high end and fancy. Rarity must be a rich pony. Casually, I walked to the front door and knocked. I waited for a minute and knocked harder this time, and still no answer.
"Either she's sleeping or not home." I said.
I then turned my back and began to walked away. After I took four steps, I heard a muffled sound from behind me. It sounded like some sort of undulating energy with a little twinkle sound effect. As I turned around, the doorknob began to turn and the door opened, revealing a mare with a white coat and a swirly purple mane.
"Oh, please forgive me, I couldn't hear your knocks over the sound of my sewing machine. What can I do for y-y-y-YOUUUUAAAHHHHH." screamed Rarity as she slammed the door like the way Fluttershy did.
I also noticed her accent. It was a British accent I believe.
"British ponies? This outta be good." IHey, i'm not gonna eat you or anything. I just wanted to say hi." I said.
"Ah! Go away beast! Shoo, shoo!" Rarity ordered.
These choice of words sparked an idea. I decided to tug on her heartstrings a little bit.
"Beast?" I replied in a sad voice.
"W-well. No! I didn't mean to say that." Rarity said.
"No, no, I understand. You or nopony will ever like me," I said in a depressed voice while faking some sniffles. "Here I go." I said in a pseudo breaking voice.
I drooped my neck and head forward and slowly walked away. The door opened and Rarity pursued me.
"Wait! Please don't go! I-I didn't mean to be such a brute. Please come back." Rarity pleaded.
I quickly changed my mood and tone to more happy and cheerful.
"Nah, I'm just pulling on your heartstrings." I revealed.
"Oh thank goodness. Forgive my choice of words. I was a little frightened at first." Rarity said.
"Little? You were like, "Ohhh, go away foul beast, ohhhh." I said, mocking her accent.
"Okay, maybe I was being a little dramatic," Rarity admitted. "Where are my manners? Would you like to come in?"
"Sure." I said as I followed her inside Carousel Boutique. "I take it you're Rarity, right?"
"Yes, that would be me." Rarity said with a flip of her mane.
"Charmed. My name is Caleb." I introduced.
"What an interesting name." Rarity said.
As both of us walked inside the Boutique, I took notice of all the pony mannequins and articles of clothing and dresses everywhere. A white cat with a rather puffy coat and a purple bow sprinted between my legs and gave my shoe a slap, followed by an airy hiss. The cat then perched itself on a cat tower and stared at me. Typical cat. Always thinking they're king or queen.
When she went to close the door, I heard an odd sound, like a seeping energy, and it was much more louder, right behind me as a matter of fact. I turned around to inspect and it was Rarity. She had a horn on her head that was causing this light blue aura to surround it and the door knob. This caused me to react with great bewilderment.
"Woah!" I shouted, causing Rarity to flinch.
"What? What is it?" Rarity asked.
"That horn on your head?! Are you a unicorn?" I asked.
"Why yes I am. Have you ever seen one before?" Rarity asked.
"Not at all. I mean, I've heard about them in mythology and fairy tales, but not in person." I said.
"Well this is a first for you than." Rarity said.
"You have no idea! Also, what is that blue stuff that comes out of your horn?" I asked.
"That would be magic. It's a unicorns unique ability. Here, watch." Rarity said before demonstrating her ability.
She turned the blue aura back on her horn and the doorknob. Without the movement of a muscle, she closed the door with her magic.
"Magic is for real... I always thought it was just smoke and mirrors. Maybe just for humans, though." I said.
"Oh, it's really nothing. By the way, would you like a drink?" she asked.
"No, thanks. I've already had something to have today at Applejacks and Fluttershy's place." I said.
"You know them too?" Rarity asked.
"Yep. Very nice ponies." I said.
"I agree with you on that." Rarity said.
"What's with all the dresses all over the place? It's a mess in here." I asked.
“Ah, yes. I have this big order of dresses that need to be finished on a tight schedule.” Rarity said.
“Well, I can assure you they are quite well-designed. The ponies who ordered this should be quite pleased with your work” I said.
"Oh, you're too kind." Rarity said.
"Rarity, you wouldn't happen to know where your two other friends live?" I asked.
"Why do you wish to meet them?" Rarity asked.
"You see, I arrived here in this world and couple days ago and I guess I'm just trying to make friends now. Ponyville seems like a pretty good start." I said.
"I see. Who are you wanting to meet?" Rarity asked.
"First, I met Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and then you. So that narrows it down to the last two." I said.
"That would be Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle. They live here in Ponyville as well." Rarity said.
"Excellent! I have a map here so you can show me where they live." I said as I took out the map and placed it on Rarity's work table.
"Okay, let's see....." Rarity trailed off while clicking her tongue.
"What'cha got?" I asked.
"Pinkie Pie lives here at Sugarcube Corner and Twilight lives at the Ponyville Library." Rarity informed while pointing at the locations on the map.
"Alright, thanks, Rarity. I should probably get going now, you seem to have your hands full with the dresses." I said, unaware of my mistake.
"Hands?" Rarity asked.
"Argh! I meant to say hooves! Why is this new phrasing so hard for me?" I said.
The mistake sent Rarity into a short laughing fit before calming down a short time later.
"Oh, don't worry, you'll get used to it." Rarity said.
I rolled my eyes.
"Not fast enough. But as I was trying to say, good luck with the dresses and everything. It was nice to meet you." I said.
"You too, Caleb. You seem like a very polite and sophisticated individual, if you don't mind my saying." Rarity said.
"Not at all. Thanks." I replied.
"And you can also add me on your list of friends as well." Rarity said.
"Really?" I asked.
"Sure. I don't see why not." Rarity said.
I smiled back at Rarity in response.
"See ya, Rarity." I said.
"Goodbye, darling." she replied.