//------------------------------// // The Makeover // Story: Rainbow's First Date // by The Dark Wolf //------------------------------// "So, how does this go?" said Rainbow Dash. "First I apply conditioner, as well as a bit of face cream and moisturizer," said Rarity. She gently leaned Rainbow Dash toward the sink and poured some conditioner into her still-damp hair. "This will make your hair soft and shiny. WITHOUT making it oily." Rainbow had to admit to herself, she liked the feeling of the conditioner being rubbed onto her hair. "You really think Cherry Fizzy is going to like me once I'm a girly girl?" "You said yourself he likes them, right?" "Yeah. Well, I think so. I'm just so nervous about this date." "Don't be. When he sees you with your shiny, freshly washed hair, in one of my beautiful dresses, he's going to be bending over backwards for you!" Rainbow felt a little reassured as Rarity finished applying the conditioner. "Now then, we'll let that sit on your hair for a bit, while I apply some face cream." Rainbow closed her eyes as Rarity applied the cream to her face. Leaving room for her to open her eyes. "This will clean out your pores and leave you wrinkle-free." "How long does this stuff have to be on for?" "10 minutes. Same for your conditioner." Rarity pulled out a nail file and various vials of nail polish. "In the meantime, pick your favorite." "All right... this one." Rainbow pointed at the rainbow nail polish. Rarity giggled. "Good choice." She filed Rainbow's nails first, individually, making sure they were nice and even. "You really know your makeover stuff, don't you?" "It's just my talent." Rarity opened the vial of nail polish, dipped the brush in, and began to paint Rainbow's nails. Rainbow looked at each fingernail as it became rainbow-colored. She had to admit, this did look pretty cool. Once Rarity was done, she rinsed Rainbow's face and hair of the cream and conditioner, drying her off with a small hand towel. Rainbow Dash looked in the mirror. Did the cream really make her more beautiful? Her hair did seem to be shinier after the conditioner. "Now, we dry your hair and start brushing it." Rarity took out a blow dryer, set it to medium speed, and began blowing Rainbow's hair with cool air. Rainbow liked this feeling. It reminded her of the wind blowing against her hair when she ran. Except it felt nicer now when her hair wasn't so greasy. Rarity gently ran her fingers across Rainbow's hair, making sure there wasn't a single speck of excess water. "When blow drying your hair, always use cool air. Hot air can damage it." "I'll keep that in mind. I might have to get my own blow dryer after this." Rarity gave Rainbow Dash a wink and finished blow drying. Then she took a brush and brushed Rainbow's hair in slow, downward strokes, making sure to untangle any knots in her hair, without tugging at her scalp. When Rarity finished, Rainbow ran her hand along her hair and was surprised at how clean and soft it felt. "Now that your hair is all soft and clean, let's go pick out some dresses!" Rarity led Rainbow Dash into her room, where the clothesline of dresses stood. Rarity showed off each of the dresses, getting more excited with each one. "What do you think of this one?" she said, holding out a pink dress. It was not very puffy, but it looked fancy and very feminine. "Yeah, let's go with that one." "Rainbow Dash! I had no idea you liked pink!" Rarity giggled. "Well, it'll make me seem like a really girly girl." Rarity squealed and gave Rainbow a hug. "Yes! Yes it does! Oh, you're finally learning!" Rainbow had Rarity stand outside her bedroom door, closed it, and changed out of her wet outfit into the dress. Then she opened the door for Rarity to come in. "Rainbow Dash, you look simply GORGEOUS!" said Rarity, showing Rainbow her reflection in the mirror. Then she handed her a pair of matching elbow length pink silk gloves. "Here. These go with the dress." Rainbow Dash put the gloves on. "Perfect. Now, let me put on the matching heels!" Rainbow Dash raised her feet to let Rarity put on a pair of pink high heels. "Try walking around in them a bit," said Rarity, who was sure Rainbow had never worn shoes like these in her life. Rainbow started to walk around the room, but had a hard time keeping her balance with them and fell on her butt. She giggled nervously, knowing it wasn't very graceful. "Try again," said Rarity. "Try to breathe slowly, and keep your back straight." Rainbow got back up and started walking around again. She didn't fall again, and pretty soon she got the hang of it. "There you go!" cheered Rarity. "Now, take a seat next to me. I want to style your hair and add some accessories." Rainbow sat next to Rarity on her bed. A part of her was almost looking forward to this. "Which of these do you like better?" Rarity showed Rainbow the accessories, consisting of two flowers (one white, one pink), a rainbow-colored headband with a cloud in it, a silver tiara, and hair glitter. "That one." Rainbow pointed at the rainbow headband. It was hard for her to not choose something rainbow. "I had a feeling you'd pick that." Rarity set the hairband down and started to brush Rainbow's hair, carefully styling it. "I'll do my best to make it to your liking, darling." She brushed out the frizz from the blow drying, and tied Rainbow's hair into a ponytail as she brushed the tips. "Now, do you want your bangs to be straight, or to one side? Or parted?" "To one side, I guess." Rarity nodded, and brushed Rainbow's bangs to one side. "There! All done." Rarity handed Rainbow Dash a mirror so she could see her hard work. "Not bad," said Rainbow as she looked at herself in the mirror. "I mean, not quite my style, but I'm sure he'll like it." "I'm sure he will," said Rarity as she placed the hairband onto Rainbow's head. "You look really cute, Rainbow Dash." "Am I ready now?" Rarity applied blush to Rainbow's face, and with a quick spray of perfume, she nodded. "Yes. Now, it's almost sunset. Go get him!" "Thank you for doing this." Rainbow stood up and walked out the door. "Good luck, Dashie!" said Rarity. She watched as Rainbow left, and teared up a bit. "I did such a good job."