//------------------------------// // Chapter 10 Advice From Rarity // Story: Spiders and Destiny: Rise of Wolf-Spider // by Funnel Web //------------------------------// The Grand Galloping Gala was right around the corner and Midnight just asked Twilight out to go there as a date. She accepted and that got Midnight really pumped up. But the problem was that Midnight didn’t know what to do when that happens. So he contacted Rarity that he’ll be heading over to her place for some help and advice. When Midnight gets there, Rarity lets him in. “So Midnight, what is it that you need help with?” Rarity asks Midnight. “Yeah….about the Gala...I wanna take Twilight there for a date and..I need help. She said yes but the problem is that I don’t know what to do. Like, what if she will expect me to wear something nice? What if I pick up the wrong kind of utensil for soup or something?” Midnight replied, feeling really worried. “I see your problem, darling. I can help you, but on one condition: you must remain here, don’t run away because I’m gonna teach you the most difficult things to do. They will bring you past your limits. Are you sure you want me to help you, darling?” “........................Yes!” ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ten minutes have passed, Rarity had made a testing room for Midnight. She even brought out a fake ruler stick and a dummy from her closet for situations. She used her magic to put a table in front of Midnight. “Seduce me” Rarity said. “Wait. WHAT?!” Midnight asked, in a confused voice. “Seduce me”. “Rarity, no. I’m not gonna-” “SEDUCE ME!” “Okay, okay!. (cough) Hey….um…...good looking. I got a cup of apple cider-” Rarity uses her magic to grab the fake ruler stick and hit Midnight on the top of his head. It might have been a fake but it still hurt. Midnight shed one tear before yelling “OW! What the?! What was that for?!”. Rarity used her magic to grab the dummy and replied “Why. I. Never! I’m not one of your apple cider liking ponies! I am a woman. I like my colts dangerous, mysterious! You want to be my special somepony?! Earn it! Seduce me!” before using one of the dummy’s hoofs to slap Midnight across the face. Midnight didn’t knew that Rarity’s guidance for dates were like THIS! At an instant, he just realized she just did a reference to a Team Fortress 2 short called “Exploration Date” and she didn’t even realized it. Well, only Midnight knows it because he has the power to break the fourth wall. He said to himself in his head “Ok. I see where this scene is going, now. Cue the teaching montage” as he sighed, ready for Rarity to continue on teaching him. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Four hours later, Midnight was really starting to get the hang of it. Rarity taught him almost everything she knows: dancing, using champagne, opening the door for the date, etc. Midnight was almost done. There was only one final test. The room was dark, only one light was shining and it was shining on Midnight. Rarity steps forward in front of Midnight. “Final question, for your date, what time do you arrive?” Rarity asks Midnight. “6:30, sharp, always bring flowers, kiss her left hoof, make sure I have hair gel on and a nice suit, open the door for the date while on a vehicle (Ladies first. Number One rule in the book). For food, must pay with my own money, can’t let the date pay, not even a little bit. If I do, she’ll get annoyed. Always take her home, if interested enough, always get the first kiss on the second date (well, I already got my first kiss from her when I moved here but still)” Midnight answered. Rarity smiles and says “You’re ready, darling”. Midnight thanks Rarity for her guidance for dating, she was right, she did push his dating skills to their absolute limit. But it was all worth it to be ready. Rarity also finished fixing Midnight’s costume. Midnight hugs Rarity, thanks her, and leaves. He has a gala to prepare himself for.