Applejack and Applebloom made their ways down the mall, looking at different stores as they passed by. With Christmas coming soon all the stores were decorated to adhere to the holiday. Applejack had been asked to come by the mall to help Rarity pick out a new winter coat, since her cat had ruined the last one she had. AJ decided that she would bring along Applebloom so she could hang out with Sweetie Bell, who AJ requested that Rarity bring along.
"Ya know sis, you and Rarity sure do hang out a lot," Applebloom told her older sister.
"Well, we're good friends," AJ said back.
"Are you sure that's the only reason?" Applebloom asked her.
"Yeah, why?"
"Because ya don't hang out with Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie, or Sunset as much as her," Applebloom reported to her.
"Well we've known each other for awhile, and we just, get along well," AJ told her.
"I'm starting to believe there's more to this than your letting onto," Applebloom said, narrowing her eyes at her sis.
Before AJ could say something back, she spotted Rarity and Sweetie Bell walk out of a store. AJ called out to them and they walked over.
"Hello darlings, I'm glad to see you've made it," Rarity said as they approached.
"Howdy Rarity, glad to see that you brought Sweetie Bell," AJ responded to her.
"Why yes, of course. Everyone should be able to spend time with their friends. Now Sweetie, you and Applebloom need to meet us back here in about three hours. And don't leave the mall, we don't need another situation like last time," Rarity informed her.
"Alright Rarity. Come on Applebloom, there's a new store I want to show you!" Sweetie told her as they walked quickly away.
"Kids, always finding something new to explore," said Applejack.
"True, but at least they don't get bored easily," Rarity said, laughing a little.
Applejack chuckled at her response. "So where was ya thinking about getting a new coat at?"
"Oh there's this new clothing store that opened last week that's simply marvelous. All the best designers are selling their merchandise there. When I entered the store I saw so many wonderful coats that I just couldn't decide on my own, and that's why your here," Rarity told her, as they walked.
"Sounds great, but which store is it?" AJ questioned her.
"It's called, Moda," Rarity said, motioning big with her hands.
"That's...nice?"
"I know darling, such a clever name," Rarity said to her as they approached closer to the store. Once they were inside AJ was impressed by all the fancy clothes. Rarity merely walked her over to the coat section and started showing her different coats. "What do you think of these two darling?"
Applejack looked from the one, back to the other multiple times. "They look the same."
"Oh don't be so bland Applejack, take a closer look."
Applejack stepped forward and looked very closely at the two coats. "They still look the same to me."
"Applejack darling, these are two very different coats. This one is made by the top French fashion designer in the world. And this one is made by the top English designer in the world. Which do you think is better?"
"Uh...that one, I guess," Applejack said, pointing to one.
"The French special, good choice Applejack, but I don't know. I do like the English style as well." Rarity told her.
"Rarity, it doesn't really matter," AJ said to her.
"Why doesn't it matter darling?"
"Because you look good in no matter what coat you wear," Applejack told her honestly.
"Oh your so sweet Applejack." She pondered for a few moments, looking at the two coats. "I think I will go with the French special. Thank you Applejack darling, you was always good at this, it's why I always bring you along." Rarity said to her as she tried on the coat.
"Hehe, yeah," AJ said, looking at the ground. "Ya still don't get it," she said to herself.
"What was that darling?" Rarity asked her.
"Oh, nothing."
"If you say so," Rarity said, turning back to the mirror. Applejack watched Rarity look at herself in the mirror, with a smile on her face but sadness in her heart.
In a different part of town, Sunset and Adagio sat at a booth in a restaurant. The two had been out buying items for the upcoming Christmas party at the Dazzling's house.
"This restaurant is amazing Adagio," Sunset told her as she took at bite of her food.
"It definitely is. I figured we could use something special after spending a couple hours shopping."
"We should come here again sometime."
Adagio smirked at her. "Like a date."
Sunset choked a little on her food. "No, not like that. I should've seen that coming."
Adagio giggled at this. "I figured you would know me better by now Sunny," she said as she took a drink.
"Yeah," she responded to her. "Adagio, can I ask you something?"
"Sure, ask me anything."
"Have you...ever dated someone before?"
Adagio took another sip of her drink before responding. "No, I've never been one for relationships. As sirens, we strive for adoration, but I never bothered to actually love anyone before. Nothing changed when we were banished here. The people we controlled would love us, but we never cared to love anyone back. Besides, when what you do for a living is take control of people, true love doesn't exist."
Sunset pondered on what she said. "You've never felt love towards someone else?"
"I do love Sonata and Aria, they're like my family. But to answer your question, no, I've never loved someone like that before," Adagio told her. Sunset merely nodded her head and went back to eating. After a few moments Adagio spoke back up. "What about you Sunset?"
"What?" Sunset looked back to her.
"Have you ever loved someone before? I know you dated that Flash guy."
"I only did that for popularity. I actually didn't care about him at all. I didn't even want to spend time with him." Sunset told her. "I've never actually found someone that I would want to date."
"So, you've never kissed anyone?" Adagio asked her.
"No, I've never really had a chance with someone I care about. Have you?"
Adagio sipped her drink. "Nope, I've never wanted to."
Sunset looked down at her plate and back to Adagio. "I guess I've just been waiting for the right person in my life."
Adagio put her hand on top of Sunsets. "I hope you find the right person." she said with a smile.
Sunset smiled back at her. "Thank you Adagio, I hope you find someone special too."
They both smiled at each other for a couple seconds before Adagio pulled her hand back. "Well, I guess it's time to head back home, we've got a Christmas party to plan."
Soon the day had arrived for the party and Sunset wanted to be there early to see if everything was ready. She pulled up to the Dazzling's house and knocked on the door. Soon the door opened and she was met by Sonata wearing a santa hat.
"Hi Sunset! Come in."
"Hey Sonata, Merry Christmas."
"Merry Christmas to you too," Sonata told her, giving her a hug. When they parted Sunset saw Aria walking down the hall.
"Hey Aria, Merry Christmas."
Aria turned around to see her. "Hey," was her only response before walking away.
"I'm guessing Aria doesn't have much Christmas spirit," Sunset said to Sonata.
"Not really. Oh well, Pinkie will make up for it."
"Yeah, that's for sure," Sunset said, following Sonata through the house. Sonata joined Aria in the living room and Sunset joined Adagio in kitchen, just in time to see her finish working on something. "Hey Adagio, what are you doing?"
Adagio turned to look at Sunset. "Hey Sunset, I'm just finishing something that will make this party lots of fun."
"What is it?"
Adagio carried her contraption over to Sunset. " It's a mistletoe on the end of a extendable fishing pole. I'm going to use it when I spot two people being alone together."
Sunset was taken back by her scheme. "Why would you want to watch people kiss each other?"
Adagio shook her head, "I don't expect them to kiss each other, I just want to watch them get flustered and squirm under it. It'll be hilarious."
"I doubt that," Sunset responded to her.
Adagio looked over to see Sonata and Aria standing in the living room talking to each other. "Just watch." She stood at the entrance of the kitchen and extended the pole, when it was long enough she had the mistletoe slowly drop right in between Sonata and Aria. The first to notice it was Aria, which it took her a second before realizing what it was. When Sonata noticed Aria looking at something, she looked up and saw it, and immediately started blushing. Aria tried not to but couldn't keep from blushing as well. Both girls uncomfortably shifted under the mistletoe.
"Ari...we don't have to...right?" Sonata asked, blushing uncontrollably.
"O-of course not!" Aria said, blushing even more. She quickly turned her head when she heard giggling towards the kitchen.
"Your right Adagio, this is going to be fun," Sunset said.
"I told you," Adagio responded, reeling the pole and line back in.
Aria and Sonata walked away from each other. When Aria passed Adagio she growled at her, which made Adagio laugh even more. Later on everyone was at the house and having a great time. Pinkie had brought presents for everyone, and Applejack brought her families famous apple pies. After eating and opening all the presents, Adagio noticed people were starting to group up. She nudged Sunset and had her follow her to her room. When they entered Adagio got mistletoe pole and turned to Sunset.
"Now this is where the fun begins," she said as they quietly made their ways back down stairs. They surveyed the room for potential victims. They spotted Applejack and Rarity, and the timing couldn't be better, since all the others were watching Pinkie do some special tricks with cupcakes. Adagio carefully extended the poll above them, then slowly let the mistletoe fall in between them. Both of them had noticed it at the same time, with Applejack looking away with a blush and Rarity doing the same. Both couldn't look at each other, but when they finally turned to each other the mistletoe was gone. They heard giggling and turned to see Adagio reeling her toy back in. AJ wanted to say something, but decided not to and tried to make another conversation with Rarity. Later Rainbow and Fluttershy were in the kitchen getting drinks, and Adagio didn't let the opportunity pass by. She and Sunset stood at the second entrance to the kitchen and did the same procedure, letting the mistletoe go right in between them. Rainbow noticed it first and blushed some, but when Fluttershy noticed it, she squeeked and her whole face turned red. Seeing her all red Rainbow didn't know what to do. She heard giggling behind her and turned to see Adagio and Sunset moving on with the contraption. Later that evening when Adagio wanted Sunset to come with her and see Scarlett, Rainbow had everyone gather around. Earlier Adagio had put down her toy in order to get a drink, and during that time Rainbow had snatched it, and before she could notice Adagio got the idea to go see her pet.
"It's time for some pay back," Dash said, which everyone nodded to. They all moved to the kitchen and waited for the two pranksters to come back. Eventually they made it back to the living room, and stopped once they saw that everyone was gone. This gave Rainbow enough time to get the mistletoe exactly where she wanted it. Both Adagio and Sunset turned back to each other to see it. At first Adagio couldn't believe she was being pranked by her own prank, but that was quickly replaced with a idea. She looked out of the corner of her eye to see everyone else peering around the corner of the kitchen entrance. She looked back to Sunset, and saw that she was doing her best to not get flustered. Adagio was not about to let the others have the satisfaction of seeing herself get flustered. So, she calmly walked up to Sunset and kissed her on the cheek. When her lips parted from her cheek she whispered in Sunset's ear Merry Christmas, and walked away. Everyone in the kitchen stood there dumbfounded at what just happened, and seeing their shocked faces made Adagio laugh as she walked away. But Sunset stood there completely shocked and motionless at what happened. Soon the others noticed it.
"I think Sunsets gone offline," Pinkie whispered to the others.
"I think someone should go turn her on," Sonata whispered back.
"I think Adagio already did that," Rainbow responded. Rarity elbowed Rainbow in the side before moving towards Sunset.
"Sunset...Sunset darling?" Rarity asked, snapping her fingers in front of Sunset's face. Sunset snapped back into reality, and when she saw everyone standing in front of her, she blushed a little.
"I didn't expect her to that," Applejack said.
Adagio walked back up and put a arm around Sunset. "Never try to beat a master at their own game." The group giggled a little at this before looking at the dinging clock on the wall.
"Oh goodness, look at how late it is. I guess it's time to get going," Rarity said. And with that everyone started to gather their things. Soon everyone had left except for Sunset, who once again offered to stay longer and help clean up. Once they were done she made her way to the door, but was stopped by Adagio.
"Thanks for the help with the party," she said.
"Yeah, no problem," Sunset responded back to her. She opened the door and was about to walk out, but stopped. When Adagio asked her if something was wrong she turned back to her siren friend and kissed her on the cheek.
Adagio stood there shocked, which made Sunset giggle. "Now that we've both shocked each other, we're even," she said before walking out the door. Adagio closed the door and walked to her room, rubbing her cheek and smiling.