//------------------------------// // Preparing // Story: A Show in Manehattan // by Brony_Prototype //------------------------------// Spike and Rarity were heading to the Carousel Boutique to get ready for the big fashion show, Rarity had a few ideas for what she have Spike wear but she was clueless to what she'd wanna wear. “I can't wait for this fashion show, everypony who's everypony will be there!” said Rarity excitedly “I can't wait because I've always wanted to visit the big city of Manehattan” replied Spike When they got there Rarity unlocked the door and entered the boutique, as it was before still a mess! “Spike I do hope you'll pardon the appearance” said Rarity embarrassed “I don't mind it at all Rarity” replied Spike “Good, first we need your measurements...now hold still” said Rarity Rarity had gotten out some measuring tape to take Spike's measurements , she measured his arms and his legs, his waist and neck sizes and everything...well not exactly everything...Oh get your mind out of the gutter! “Alright perfect, I'll be right back” said Rarity as she was going to fix up a blazer for Spike “Sweet” Spike thought to himself Now making a blazer was pretty easy for Rarity especially a small one for Spike which wouldn't require much fabric and such. She was hard at work making that blazer, sewing and stitching and such and making sure every seam was perfect...and with Rarity's skills it was! After a few hours passed Rarity had finished Spike's suit, she had made him a black blazer which came with a purple shirt and green tie. “Well Spike it took a while but here, try it on” said Rarity as she handed Spike the blazer Spike entered the dressing room and put on the shirt and blazer but there was one problem...he couldn't tie his tie. “Um...Rarity?” asked Spike “What is it darling?” asked Rarity sweetly “It's just that...I can't tie a tie” said Spike embarrassed “Oh don't worry about that, hold on” said Rarity Rarity's horn lit up and she used a little magic to tie Spike's tie in a classy Windsor knot, to which Spike was impressed, heck he even went in front of a mirror to check himself out! “Hey there, what this? Something Rarity cooked up...yeah that's right! Not only is she pretty but the clothes she makes are awesome” said Spike talking to his reflection Rarity chuckled a bit at Spike but she was happy nonetheless that Spike was happy, now it was Rarity's turn. She had a few dresses in mind but she didn't know what to wear but at least she had Spike to help her pick. “Oh assistant” said Rarity in a sing-song voice “Yes Rarity?” asked Spike “I'm going to try on a few dresses, I want you to tell me which one looks best and the others we'll just bring for the show” said Rarity “Sure thing Rarity!” said Spike excitedly “Alright, I'll be right back” said Rarity Rarity had gone into the other room to try on a dress for the show, it took her about a good five minutes but she got the first dress on, it was a light blue dress with red ribbons and a few diamonds at the bottom with light blue shoes to match. “How's this one?” asked Rarity Spike's jaw hit the floor, to him it didn't matter what she wore because in Spike's eyes Rarity was the most beautiful pony in Ponyville. “It looks good, but I don't like the color too much” said Spike “Alright, I'll go try on another” said Rarity Rarity went back into the room to change out of the dress she had on and changed into another one, this time it was a crimson red dress only this dress had golden beading and white ribbon and came with a matching red hat and red shoes. “How about this one?” asked Rarity “It's nice but...I think the hat is a bit excessive” said Spike “I do agree, thank you Spike...I may go with this one because I like the red with the gold ribbon and ruffles” said Rarity “OK...even though you didn't really need me because you look beautiful in anything” said Spike smiling “Oh Spikey-wikey you are just too sweet!” said Rarity as she gave Spike a kiss on the cheek It was settled, both Spike and Rarity had what they were going to wear and Rarity then knew what she was going to bring to the show. She had a few dresses lined up already. “Alright Spike, I want you to go back to the library and get a good night's sleep because I want you here early because it is a long train ride from here to Manehattan” said Rarity “Sure thing Rarity” said Spike as he headed off “Be sure to take extra special care of that blazer” said Rarity “Don't you worry Rarity” said Spike as he headed towards the door “Spike...wait, come here” said Rarity “What do you need?” asked Spike “Well...I just wanted to say thanks again” said Rarity as one more time she kissed him on his cheek “Aw gee, Rarity” said Spike as he blushed, his legs felt numb and he felt like he was on cloud nine Spike left to the library as Rarity went to finish up that dress she was making despite having no gold ribbon but it was okay, she still had another three days to add the final touches on it. When Spike had gotten back to the library, Twilight had noticed Spike in his snazzy new blazer that Rarity had made for him. “Wow Spike, looking spiffy” said Twilight “Thanks Twilight, I'm going to turn in a little early because I'm kinda tired and Rarity wants me up early” said Spike as he went upstairs “Sleep well Spike” said Twilight Spike had unbuttoned his blazer, untied his tie and unbuttoned his shirt and folded them neatly and put them on a dresser, he then got in his bed and got under his blanket and went to sleep. (A/N) Hey fellow bronies, there went chapter 2...many apologies for it being almost a week late but I had the dreaded writer's block but I today I heard that song “All Night Long” by Lionel Richie and it inspired me a little bit and inspired future chapters in the story. So until next time my fellow bronies /)