//------------------------------// // Proposal Part 1 // Story: Rose's Broken Soul // by MorningRose //------------------------------// The next morning at eleven Rose entered Carousel Boutique for her appointment for her dress to the gala. Rose, upon seeing that Rarity was putting the final touches on a customer's dress sat down in the waiting room and started to read. “Hello, Rose. I  see you are doing well. Anyways let’s get down to business. What kind of gala dress would you like?”asked Rarity. “Well Rarity firstly I would like the dress to be eye catching but not overly so. Second I would like it to compliment Twilight’s dress. Thirdly it must have secret pocket that I can easily access without anypony knowing. Finally I would like it  to be floor length without the possibility for it to trip me. There is only one design I would love and that is my cutie mark and Twilight’s cutie mark to be interlocked. Other than that it is up to you,”answered Rose. “I’m assuming the pocket is to hide the ring? However what I find most delightful is that both you and Twilight have requested the same design.” Rarity chuckled. Rose was surprised to hear that Twilight, the love of her life, had also requested the same design. Rose looked at Rarity and saw that she was talking to her.  Rose shook her head so she could focus. “What did you say Rarity?” Rose rubbed her forehead. “Well what I said is I need you too stand on the dais I have setup for measuring. Once you are up there I need you to stand perfectly still so I can get your measurements. After I have your measurements you may go. However I do need you to come back in two weeks for a final check.” Rarity lead Rose to the dais. “Well I have all the measurements I need. You may go now Rose. just remember to be here for the final check in two weeks,” Rarity said, after fifteen minutes. “I promise I will be here at eleven in two weeks for the final check. I hope you have a wonderful day,”said  Rose before she left the shop. Over the next two weeks Rose went about her day. She sat in on a royal meeting with Twilight. She helped the Cutie Mark Crusaders fix their clubhouse. She even went to Sweet Apple Acres and helped the Apple family with their harvest. Finally the day arrived when she would have her final fit for her dress to the gala. Rose was so excited she didn’t realize that it was ten when she entered the Carousel Boutique. The moment she entered the boutique she saw Twilight wearing a beautiful purple silk dress. The dress was floor length but not overly so. It also had diamonds embedded in the design. “Wow Twilight you look absolutely gorgeous in that dress. It suits your personality. By the way I haven’t officially asked you yet but would you do me the extraordinary honor of being my date to the gala. I promise you will never regret it,”said Rose. “Rose what are you doing here? I thought you were at home. I’m glad you like the dress. However I wanted it to be a surprise,”said Twilight. “Twilight I’m sorry I ruined the surprise. As for what I am doing here, I am here for my final fit. Twilight since i saw you in your gala dress it is only fair you see me in mine,”said Rose as Rarity finished the final touches on Twilight’s dress. “Is my dress in the fitting room Rarity? I would love to try it on,” Rose asked  after getting a nod from Twilight. “But of course darling. It is in the dressing room waiting for you. I hope it is to your satisfaction,” Rarity answered, putting Twilight's dress in a garment bag. Rose went into the dressing room and saw a gold silk dress with sapphires sewn into the design. Rose put the dress on and went out to see Twilight. “Rose that dress looks perfect on you. The gold brings out your coat nicely. I’m surprised about the design. It’s the same one as on mine but with sapphires,”said Twilight, shocked. “Rose can I speak to you in private for a second?” Rarity asked. “Of course Rarity,”said Rose, following Rarity into the hall. “I asked to talk to you in private so I could tell you where the secret pocket is. The pocket is on the right forehoof. To access it you have to power up your horn. Once you do it will appear. I used a complicated crafting spell to do it,” explained Rarity, once they were alone. “I understand Rarity. Thank you so much for doing this,”said Rose, giving Rarity a hug as they returned to the fitting room. After that  Rose and Twilight went home. As soon as they got home Rose made dinner for Twilight. As dinner came to an end both of them decided to call it a night. Before Rose and Twilight knew it it was the day of the gala. Rose was in her dress and ready to go. However she was nervous. “Okay Rose. Today is the day  you ask Twilight to marry you. So calm down and mare up already,” said Rose, looking at herself in the mirror. Rose jumped as she heard a knock on the door. Rose looked at the door and saw Spike come in with a knowing look on his face. “Hey Spike. How are you? Are you ready for the gala?” Rose asked.. “Rose, I know you are planning to ask Twilight to marry you. I know because I can see the love in your eyes. I also know you are nervous. Just know that Twilight loves you and I know she will say yes,” said Spike. “Thank you Spike. By the way do you have a date?” asked Rose. with a smile. “As a matter of fact I do. I asked Sweetie Belle if she would like to go on a date and she said yes. This is our third date. By the way it is time to go,”answered Spike, blushing. Rose and Spike went out of the castle to see a horse drawn carriage. Rose feeling bad for the four stallions pulling the carriage walked up to them. “I thank you kind sirs for taking me and my friends to the gala. I hope you accept these bits in thanks,”said Rose, handing over four hundred bits. “Thank you for the bits. However there was no need to pay us. We are lucky enough to meet you,” said the lead pony, taking the bits and separating them out to the other three. Three hours later Rose and the group of friends arrived at the gala. Once the carriage stopped everypony filed out. “Everypony I have a special announcement to make to you all at eight. By then the gala will be in full swing and the perfect time,”said Rose, as everypony nodded while presenting their tickets. Everypony went their separate ways till later. Pinkie Pie took to the dance floor. Applejack went to get something to eat. Rarity was talking to some of the nobles about business. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were outside with the animals. Meanwhile Twilight went to spend time with her family. Rose went to keep her grandmother company while meeting the nobles. Everypony was having so much fun when Rose noticed it was five to eight. Rose deciding to talk to the band that was playing walked over to the leader of the band. “Miss Coloratura I was hoping I could have you stop playing so I can make an announcement. It is a very important announcement. Do you mind?” asked Rose. “For a friend of my dearest friend Applejack of course. It doesn’t hurt that you are the High Princess either,”answered Coloratura, stopping the music and giving  the microphone to Rose. “Thank you. This is More important than you know,”said Rose, taking the microphone and walking onto the stage.