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// Chapter 20 - Green Isn't Your Color 
// Story: My Little Pony: Ren's Adventures In Equestria 
// by MaxTV1234 
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"Are you sure you're okay, big brother?"

"Yes, I'm okay Carrie, just relax." Mason replied as he was laying on his bed. We were in his and Carrie's bed as he was forced to be put in the bed after getting his shoulder badly hurt from those Diamond Dogs after he protected Rarity from them. Carrie was extremely worried as she lied down with her big brother on his bed last night to keep him safe. It's nice to see a brother and sister relationship, kinda reminds of my brother and sister.

"Are you sure?" Carrie asked, looking at her brother with suspicious.

"I told I'm fine. Although..." Mason frowned a bit. "I just wish my shoulder wasn't hurt, I need to continue my training."

"You always train." I replied with a concern expression. "I think it’s best if you relax a bit."

"Yeah, why not eat something until your stomach gets full?" Kodi suggested before licking his lips. "That's what I'll do every day."

"Yeah...sure buddy..sure.." I muttered, sweat-dropping. I then realized something, the Ponyville Spa! I hadn't gone there since...ugh, since the Poison Joke incident.

"You okay, Ren? You just shivered ago?" Carrie asked, looking towards me. "It's not even cold in here."

"N-nothing Carrie, I'm fine." I said, smiling nervously. Oh boy, let's just keep the secret because it would feel embarrassing to let them know that I transformed into a girl. Ooh, the memories. "But anyway, I know somewhere you can relax."

"Really? Where?" Mason asked, glancing at me.

"The Ponyville Spa!" I answered, much to their confusion.

"Oh right, I totally forgot about that place." Kodi nodded in agreement.

"I didn't know this place had a spa." Carrie said before smiling happily. "But that sounds like a great idea. Mason, you could use that!"

"I don't know..." Mason replied, using his right hand to rubbed his head bashfully because his left shoulder was broken, so if he stretched his left arm, he would wince in pain. "I rather sit in the meadows and meditate along with the animals here."

"Come on Mason, I know you'll love it." I shrugged with a smile. Mason thought for a while until he let out a sigh and said "Fine, I'll go."

"Good answer."I nodded as Mason turned to Carrie.

"Carrie, would you like to come as well?" Mason asked.

"Yeah, I never been in a spa before so I guess so!" Carrie nodded happily.

"Yeah, me too! Me too!" Kodi jumped for joy, wanting to go to the spa as well.

"Okay okay everyone, calm down." I said, scratching Kodi's ear, making him feel relax. "We'll all go, good thing I have some bits left, come on, let's go." I said as we exited out of Mason and Carrie's room and the home-ship and headed our way towards the Ponyville Spa.

"So Ren, you've been there?" Carrie asked curiously, causing me to flinch. But before I could respond, Kodiak spoke up for me.

"Yeah, back before you guys woke up from that ship, Ren and I headed to the spa because of him-" I quickly grabbed Kodi and covered his mouth as I gave them a nervous smile.

"It's totally nothing! We just headed there to relax and so! Ha ha ha ha...." I laughed nervously, causing Mason and Carrie to look at each in confusion. Phew, that was a close one.

"H-hey!" Kodi wiggled out of my hand and glared at me. I chuckled nervously and sweat-dropped. Thank god I stop him in time.





We finally arrived to where the Ponyville Spa was, if I remember correctly, but as soon as we entered the place, we saw a familiar yellow Pegasus sitting  down, waiting for something.

"Fluttershy, what are you doing here?" I asked curiously. "I never knew you go to the spa."

"Oh hey Ren, Kodiak, Mason, and Carrie." Fluttershy replied with a soft smile.  "I'm just here because me and Rarity always like coming here for our weekly get-together. We like coming here every week for an afternoon of relaxation. We even talk and catch up on things that we missed out."

"Oh, I see." I replied with a smile as Kodi hopped onto her lap and nuzzled her, much to Fluttershy's joy. "Well we're here to help Mason relax from his broken shoulder."

"Yeah, besides, we got bored and got nothing to do." Kodi said, letting out a yawn. Fluttershy softly smiled as she scratched his back, much to his joy. "Ooh yeah, that's the spot." I chuckled a bit at him enjoying a back rub. Good old Kodiak...

"Well...it is nice for to be hanging out with you, I guess." Mason said, softly smiling at her. Suddenly, the door behind us opened and we saw Rarity, who was wearing a stylish hat, no doubt of something special or she made that herself for many reasons.

"So sorry, Fluttershy, I didn't mean to be tardy for our weekly get-together." Rarity said until she noticed us. "Oh, Ren, Mason, Carrie, and Kodiak, are you four here for some relaxation as well?"

"Yeah, to help big brother heal his shoulder up." Carrie replied with a happy smile. Mason blushed a bit and rubbed his sister's head.

"Yeah, besides, we thought that it would be fun and relax a bit." Kodi added as he hopped off of Fluttershy's  lap.

"Well then, you're both welcome to join us." Rarity offered as she turned to the receptionist. "The usual, please!" The receptionist nodded and escorted us to the room. You know, I wonder what kind of treatment they have here besides the bath.




"Ahh...this is the life..." I muttered, letting out a grin. We were in the sauna as the ponies who worked here helped make us more relax by pouring water onto hot rocks. We were all wearing bathrobes, they even filly size for Carrie, even if she’s a human girl. Kodiak didn’t get one as they didn’t have ‘dog-size’, but he didn’t mind as he was enjoying the peaceful hot water.

“None of you will believe what happened to me!” Rarity exclaimed in excitement.

“Is everything alright?” Fluttershy asked in worried.

“Oh, it’s much more than alright, dears.” Rarity said as she calmed her excitement down. “On my way here, while wearing my latest hat creation, I was stopped by none other than Photo Finish!”

“Photo Finish?” Kodi asked, not familiar with that name.

“Who’s that, Rarity?” Carrie asked before making a giggle. “Because that name is kinda funny for a pony.” Well, now that you mention it, almost everyone's’ name sounds like ice cream flavors, and metaphors.

“I imagine that she’s another famous pony here in this world, correct?” Mason guessed.

“Why yes Mason!” Rarity nodded as we moved to get our facials and our hair washed and trimmed a little. I just hope that they didn’t cute most of my hair. “See, she’s only the famous fashion photographer in all of Equestria, my friends!” She explained as a Spa pony placed cucumber slices over her eyes. “Anywho, she saw my hat and thought it was absolutely marvelous!”

“Wow, that’s amazing!” I complimented. Makes senses since she is the world’s best fashionista in all of Ponyville, possibly Equestria.

“Wow, first Sapphire Shores, and now this Photo Finish….” Mason said, crossing his arms as it began relaxing a bit while the spa ponies dried his hair, but I guess it’s troubling for them to do that since they have never did this for a human, well except me, that is. “You must be famous if you’re able to gather many celebrities to your shop, Rarity.”

“Oh, thank you Ren.” Rarity smiled towards Mason as we moved on, where she got her horn-icures, and Carrie got a manicure, though, Mason suggested that he did it for the spa ponies since they have never done it before and began doing the manicure for her.

“See, she was so impressed that she wants to take some pictures of my shop featuring some of my clothes!” Rarity exclaimed.

“That’s wonderful.” Fluttershy praised her. After the manicures, or horn-icures in Rarity’s case, we received our massages.

“Wow, that’s so awesome, Rarity!” Kodi exclaimed, getting his back rubbed. “I know you’ll do awesome, right Ren?”

“Of course Kodiak, we know that you’ll impress Photo Finish.” I nodded as I let out a ‘Ahh’ as my back began to feel more relax at being rubbed by the spa ponie’s hooves. You know, these ponies know how to use their hooves to make somepony relax. Once our massage was done, Rarity got a full-body seaweed wrap and had a mudbatch with Fluttershy and Carrie while me, Mason, and Kodiak moved onto the Jacuzzi. As we melted into the steaming water, I began wondering about Mason. He was like staring into space, probably thinking about going back home.

“Hey Mason, how’s your arm?” I asked in concern. Mason snapped back into reality and turned to me with a soft smile.

“It’s feeling alright, I guess.” Mason replied, moving his left arm a bit.

“Huh, I guess this spa appointment was a good idea to relax your arm.” Kodi commented with a smile. Mason smiled as he scratch Kodi on the ear gently. You know, for someone who takes his Ken-do training seriously, he sure has a love just like animals. Maybe….

“Hey Mason, can I ask you something?”

“Sure, what is it, Ren?” Mason asked.

“Remember back at the slumber party with the Crusaders?” I reminded him.

“Yeah, so?” Mason raised a brow as I said “Well, I remember you saying about an orphanage where you and Carrie used to live. Where you guys orphans back then?” After I asked that question, Mason darkened his face a bit.

“I’m sorry Ren, but that’s none of your business.” Mason replied, much to my surprise.

“O-oh, I see, sorry for asking.” I said, feeling a little guilty for asking something like that. “If it’s personal, then I understand.”

“No no, it’s just that….” Mason sighed as he said “Just, next time when the time is right.” I nodded as Kodi paddle his way towards me and relaxed between me and Mason.

“So, what do you guys wanna do after we’re done with our spa treatment?” Kodi asked.

“I guess I could get to work on my painting job, but then again, I have to wait till an event here in Equestria comes by, so I got nothing.” I shrugged.

“I guess...I could explore Ponyville a little more. I haven’t seen every part of the town.” Mason suggested.

“That’s a great idea!” Kodi agreed with that. Mason let out a soft smile and petted him. You know, when we first met, I thought he was a jerk, but he started to open up to us, he’s a nice guy. Suddenly, he widened his eyes a little as he turned to me.

“By the way Ren, there was something I was meaning to ask you.” Mason said, much to my confusion. Wonder what it is?

“Please please please!” Huh? Was that Rarity? We turned to her to see Rarity begging Fluttershy and Carrie for something.

“Well...if it’s that important to you, of course I’ll do it.” Fluttershy sighed with a soft smile.

“Yeah, but I’ll have ask my big brother about that. “ Carrie added. We raised brows at them, just what are they talking about?

“Oh thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!” Rarity exclaimed happily. “You’re the best friend a pony could ever have!” I noticed Mason looking at them, feeling quite worried. I understand that feeling, I would feel concern for my older brother and younger sister if there was something troubling them.




After our spa treatment came to an end, we all exited out, feeling quite refreshed! Ahh, I feel like a new man.

“What a lovely way to spend an afternoon.” Fluttershy sighed.

“Tell me about it.” I nodded with a grin.

“Yes, but now, I think it’s best if we part ways.” Rarity said. “Fluttershy agreed to model for me once Photo Finish arrives to critique my work.”

“I see…” I said, turning to Flutters. “Flutters….you sure you can handle it?”

“I think I can.” Fluttershy said, having doubts upon herself, but she made a confident smile. “But I’m sure I can handle it.” There’s the Fluttershy I know.

“Yes and...um, Mason…” Rarity turned to the red-scarf wearing boy.

“Yes, Rarity?” Mason asked.

“Don’t be mad...but can I borrow your sister?” Mason eyes widened to hear that. I knew it! She was planning to have Carrie and Fluttershy for modeling her clothes.

“W-what?! You want to use my sister for some modeling career?!” Mason exclaimed in surprise.

“Look, I understand that you’re angry, but please, I thought that maybe Photo Finish would like to see a human modeling my clothes along with a pony like Fluttershy.” Rarity explained. “Besides, she’s the one who asked me to.” Mason turned to Carrie, who began to feel sad that her brother probably wouldn’t allow it.

“Please big brother, it’s just one day, please.” Carrie pulled off a puppy dog stare at her brother, which she could rivaled Kodiak. Mason let out a sigh and smiled softly at his sister.

“Alright...just one time, okay?” Mason said, ruffling his sister’s hair, causing her to chuckle.

“Thanks big brother.” Carrie nodded as Rarity spoke up and said “Well thank you so much Mason, now come along Fluttershy and Carrie, let’s go.”

“Okay.” Fluttershy nodded.

“Alright, see ya big brother!” Carrie waved goodbye to us as they began to leave until Fluttershy stop, which Carrie noticed. “Hm? Is there something wrong, Fluttershy?”

“Well….I was thinking if….Ren would be there for me, please?” Fluttershy asked, much to my surprise.

“Huh? Why’s that?” I asked in confusion.

“W-well...it’s just that...I’m just having some stage fright, but…” Fluttershy made a pleading expression. “Can you please come with me?”

“Umm….” I began to think for a while. Well, I bet Mason would want me to watch over his little sister in case something went wrong, so I guess why not. “Okay, I see why not.”

“Oh thank you Ren!” Fluttershy immediately hugged me. Well, I do want to see what this Photo Finish pony looks like, so I don’t mind. I then turned to Kodiak and Mason and said “Sorry guys, looks like I’m going to be their audience. Hey Mason, do you think you could Kodi for me?”

“Yes, Ren.” Mason said, which Kodi’s ear dropped down in sadness.

“Ren, I thought you were gonna hang out with me?” Kodi asked, feeling sad. After Fluttershy finished hugging me, I bent down and hugged my little puppy.

“Don’t worry boy, it won’t be long, I promise.” I said, smiling towards him.

“You promise?” Kodi asked, raising a brow.

“I promise.” I nodded.

“Pinkie Promise?” Oh, I see where this is going. I let out a sigh and said “Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.” I said, doing the gestures that Pinkie showed me. Kodi licked me on the face and became happy again.

“That’s all I needed to hear! See ya Ren!” Kodi ran back home, which Mason following after him.

“Yeah, I’ll see you later you guys, I guess.” Mason replied with a wave and chased after Kodiak. I just hope he doesn’t do anything too crazy. I then turned back to Carrie, Rarity, and Fluttershy.

“Alright girls, let’s go!” I said with a grin.

“Why yes, Ren darling, come along.” Rarity said as she led us back to the Boutique.




Later
As soon as we entered the shop, Twilight, Spike, and Pinkie were with them as well. Apparently, Rarity called them over and asked for their help.

Rarity went nonstop on making the perfect dress for both Carrie and Fluttershy. Rarity was already dressing them both behind some blinds and pulled them out once she was done. Fluttershy was wearing...some sorta outfit with a dark headdress and the dress had many different colors in it along with a dark pink furry trim at the end. Carrie’s outfit made her look like a maid as she was wearing a white headress in it with a pink bow on it. She also wore a white apron dress in a pinafore style with a butterfly mark on it. Four black buttons along the middle of the torso of her dress, A pink dress is donned underneath her apron dress with a black collar, and a purple tie around her neck. The sleeves of her shirt have elegant frills at the end, which goes along with the bubble skirt appearance of her dress. She also wears pink, high-laced pinwheel shoes, the laces are yellow and are wrapped around her ankles and settling into a neat bow at her feet.

“Whoa….” I muttered, impressed by their outfits.

“Hmm….” Rarity looked at the two, observing them. “She’s going to want to see attitude and pizzazz.”

“Attitude and pizzazz?” Carrie asked in confusion.

“W-what do you mean, Rarity?” Fluttershy asked, trying to stay confident.

“More light!” Rarity ordered, ignoring Fluttershy’s question. “It has to catch to catch the sequins just so or the whole outfit is just a disaster.” Twilight used her magic to increase the amount of light.

“Whoa, that’s bright!” Carrie exclaimed.

“Oh, and the headdresses needs more feathers and bows! Pinkie Pie! More feathers and bows!” Rarity demanded. Pinke hopped joyfully over to her, bringing a basket of feathers and bows. Rarity grabbed about five feathers and two bows and moved them over to the headdresses, causing Fluttershy and Carrie to flinch. Rarity then let out a gasp. No offense, but does she have to do that every time she missed something? “And sequins! More sequins!”

Spike walked over to her in a dazed look, bringing back the sequins Rarity asked. Rarity grabbed them as well, and threw them at Fluttershy and Carrie, and making Fluttershy whine a little as he flinched. Carrie blushed a bit at the new stuff Rarity was adding.

“And more ribbon!” Spike placed a couple of bows on Fluttershy. “Oh no! Less ribbon!” Seriously, what’s the difference? Sorry, but I’m not fashion-ologist to know why add more things but five seconds later, make them less. It seems fine to me. Anyway, Spike removed them. “No! More ribbon!” Spike reattached them, which made Fluttershy and Carrie to give him annoyed expressions.

“Rarity, are we done?” Carrie complained.

“Don’t worry Carrie, we’re almost done.” Rarity said before noticing something off her dress. “Oh, the butterfly mark isn’t good enough.” I face-palmed for her saying that. Man, who knew being a fashionista was so hard. “PINCUSHION!” Spike quickly rushed over, bringing a couple of regular pins in his back, along with a couple shaped as hearts. She pulled a few out and scooted Spike away. As Spike backed away slowly, Rarity placed the pins on Carrie’s dress. “Thank you all for helping me. I’m sorry to be so short with you, but I’m...I’m just nervous.”

“Oh.” Twilight muttered, looking at Spike in concern after seeing Rarity removed those pins out of him. “Doesn’t that hurt?”

“Thick scales. Can’t feel a thing.” Spike explained.

“Is it because you’re a dragon?” I asked, which he nodded.

“Yep, besides, no matter what Rarity has in store for me, I’ll handle it!” Spike said excitedly. “Besides, even if I refuse, there’s nothing that can stop me from being with the most beautiful pony in the world!” Spike added, making goo-goo eyes at Rarity. Me and Pinkie gave him confuse looks while Twilight made a deadpan expression and sighed.

“Okay, I’m going to tell you guys a secret!” Spike said, turning to us with a pleading look. “And you have to promise that you won’t tell anyone!”

“Um….okay?” I asked. Wonder what could it be? Does it have something to do with him acting all weird around Rarity?

“I promise.” Twilight nodded with a smile.

“Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!” Pinkie said, doing the gestures of her Pinkie Promise. Spike looked back at Rarity, who was still busy fixing the butterfly mark in Carrie’s outfit. Spike gestured at us to come closer, and as we did, he made us come even more closer, probably to make sure Rarity didn’t hear him.

“I have a crush on Rarity!” Spike whispered with a grin. I widened my eyes in surprise while Pinkie gasp and Twilight just deadpanned. Okay, wow, did not expect that to happen! I mean, a dragon and a pony dating each other, that’s crazy! Imagine a human dating a pony!

“We promise we won’t say a word!” Pinkie exclaimed, promising Spike to not tell anyone.

“Yeah, we promise that no matter what, we won’t tell anyone.” I said, smiling towards him.

Twilight sighed and said “Oh give me a break, everypony know this-”

“Twilight!” Pinkie stopped her, surprising her a bit. “You promise Spike that you won’t tell anyone about this! He trust you!” Pinkie pointed at Spike, who looked back to see Rarity continuing her work with Fluttershy and Carrie. “And losing a friend’s trust means losing your best friend forever!”

“Are you sure, Pinks?” I asked, raising a brow. I mean, I’m good at keeping secrets and such, but does telling anyone a secret that your friends promised not to tell really that important?

“Of course Rennie!” Pinkie exclaimed, grabbing both my cheeks. “I mean, you wouldn’t want to lose Spike forever, did you?” Pinkie asked as she pointed at Spike, who made a pleading look.

“Umm...okay.” I nodded as she let go of me and patted me on the head.

“B-but-”

“FOREVER!” Pinkie warned, cutting Twilight off again. She looked at her for a sec before smiling softly and said “My lips are sealed.” Pinkie smiled at approval of Twilight promising that.

“But I’m sure Rarity will one day pick up on your feelings.” Twilight said, with a smirk and a raised brow.

“Really Twilight, how so?” I asked. She pointed at Spike, who apparently was wearing a white T-shirt with a heart on it, and Rarity on the heart. Wait, where did he even get that?

Suddenly, we heard the doorbell ring as we turned to see a...okay, what the heck?! She was a light blue pony with gray mane and tail as she wore black sunglass with pink shades, and a black dress with white outlines and pink dots in them. Seriously, why must all female ponies have to almost steal Lady Gaga’s style. She was even accompanied by two other ponies wearing weird outfits as well. Sometimes, I honestly don’t know what’s even going on anymore.

“Photo Finish...has arrived!” She announced in a dramatic tone.

“Let me just say…” Rarity walked towards her with a hopeful smile. “What an honor!” Unfortunately, she walked past her, much to Rarity’s surprise. I guess even superstars and celebrities have their limits. Rarity didn’t mind as she smiled at her, but nervously.

“We began…” One of the ponies accompanying Photo Finish walked up and brought a suitcase and set it on the ground. “Now!” Photo Finish touched the suitcase, as it popped out and turned into a camera. Okay, that’s awesome! I gotta go do that!

She then noticed Carrie, and made an intrigued expression. “And I say, this must one of the humans that I’ve heard about, correct?” This caused me to look at her in confusion. “And I have to say, she’s look so adorable.” Carrie blushed a bit at that compliment and smiled happily at her.

“Thank you Ms. Photo Finish.” She said, which Photo Finish gasp.

And that voice, it’s so elegant!” Well, she is a nine-year child, so it makes sense if a child’s voice sounds amazing. But one thing bothered me.

“Hey wait a minute, how did she know about our kind?” I asked.

“Well, after I told Princess Celestia about you guys, she told everyone across Equestria about your kind and what you guys look like.” Twilight explained sheepishly.

“Oh, go figure.” I said, understanding now. I guess Celestia must known that in case if somepony around Equestria didn’t know about my kind, she had to tell them. Good idea Celestia. I then noticed Fluttershy became nervous in front of the camera while Carrie made a soft smile.

“Remember, attitude and pizzazz!” I heard Rarity whispered to them before rushing back to us. Photo Finish snapped pictures of Fluttershy and Carried as they stood there, flinching at each flash of the camera.

“Yes! Show Photo Finish something.” Photo Finish encouraged as she kept snapping pictures at them. You know, I thought Trixie was the ego type with the third person act, but she takes the cake. I saw Rarity making a pose behind Photo Finish, and Carrie and Fluttershy did the same pose Rarity made. Is she trying to show how to be perfect in a photo-shoot or something? “No!” Carrie and Fluttershy flinched at her voice being raised as Fluttershy lowered herself and held her head low and let out another whine while Carrie just stood there with a bow and a nervous smile. “Yeees.” I feel like Photo Finish is being a creep.

Rarity instructed another pose behind Photo Finish, which Fluttershy and Carrie followed. “NO!” Fluttershy and Carrie, shocked, stared at the floor in sad and worried expressions. “Yees.” Rarity tried out another strong pose, which the two girls yet again followed. “No!” Oh, for pete’s sake, why is she even saying that? It’s starting to annoying me. Fluttershy laid herself on the platform in another depressing pose. “Yeees.” Photo Finish took two more pictures until…

“ENOUGH!” She yelled as the camera was turned back into a suitcase and a pony came by to pick it up. Photo Finish then began walking out the shop.

“She hardly took any pictures.” Twilight whispered towards me, which I nodded in agreement while I felt bad for her.

“I’m so sorry, Rarity. I tried my best.” Fluttershy said, removing her headdress.

“Yeah, me too. We didn’t mean to let you down.” Carrie added, feeling bad for Rarity.

“It’s alright you two.” Rarity said, making a weak smile. “Well, the headdress is too big for you two, and the cape and apron had too much sparkle. I can’t believe I ever thought I could impress her.”

“It seems that I, Photo Finish, have found a next fashion star here in Ponyville.” We turned around in surprise to see Photo Finish, as she made a pose. Wait, what did she say?

“Really?!” Rarity asked, her eyes sparkling in joy.

“Yes, really! And I, Photo Finish, am going to help her to shine all over Equestria.” Rarity released a grin. “In an hour, a photo shoot in the park!” And cue the awkward silence, of course. “I go!” She immediately ran out of the door, leaving Rarity in pure joy and us in pure shock. Well, that was easier than I thought.

“Did you hear that?! I am going to ‘shine all over Equestria’.” Rarity exclaimed.

“Oh, Rarity. I was so worried we’d ruined everything.” Fluttershy responded.

“Yeah, me too.” Carrie added.

“Oh, never.” I knew you’d be perfect.” You didn’t say that when Photo Finish left after she took those photos. Rarity then began giggling, which soon became a very excited laughter and bounced happily up and down on Spike’s tail, inflicting pain in him as he just stood there, staring at her in pure wonder. What is up with-oh right, his crush on Rarity, right....

Twilight noticed this as she dragged him out of the way with a deadpan expression on her face. Once Rarity finished her excitement, she looked over to Carrie and Fluttershy.

“Come on, Carrie and Fluttershy! We have to get ready for another photo shoot!” Rarity quickly rushed out of the shop as Carrie and Fluttershy followed after them.

“Well, looks like I have to go.” I said, smiling before turning to Twilight, Spike, and Pinkie. “I’ll see you all later, bye!”

“See ya Rennie!” Pinkie waved goodbye to me.

“Um...I’ll see you later, Ren.” Twilight said, smiling softly at me as I began leaving the shop and following after the two. Who would’ve thought that Rarity’s career could finally hit its mark. I’m proud of her, even Carrie and Fluttershy.




One Hour Later
We were in the park, waiting for Photo Finish to arrive. I was standing around in hopes to see her.

“Hey Ren!” Huh? I turned to see Mason and Kodiak walking towards me. Kodi jumped onto my arms and started nuzzling me. “Ren, oh boy, I miss you so much!”

“H-hey Kodi, how’s it going?” I asked, surprised to see him so energetic. I then turned to Mason and asked “So, how its going?”

“It’s going alright. Kodi and I ate some fruits, but he begged me to take him to Sugarcube Corner to go and eat some candy snacks.” Mason explained. “I told him no, but he pulled off that puppy dog stare at me, so I couldn’t ignore it and did it. He’s now acting so hype.”

“Huh, I see.” I said, smirking at the little guy, who smiled sheepishly at me.

“So, how’s my sister doing?” Mason asked curiously.

“Oh, it’s going great actually!” I said, rubbing my head bashfully. “Photo Finish loved the outfits Rarity made and its going to make her a shining star of all Equestria!”

“Huh...that’s good to hear.” Mason said, smiling softly. “So where are they now?”

“Well….” I looked behind me to see Carrie and Fluttershy with Rarity behind the blinds.

“No, no, no, yes!” She closed the blinds and revealed Fluttershy and Carrie in gem-studded outfits. “That is definitely the one! Photo Finish is going to love it! Everypony is going to love it!”

“Oh, I am so excited for you.” Fluttershy responded happily but softly.

“Yeah, just don’t forget us little ponies and humans when you become the most famous designer in all of Equestria.” Carrie said excitedly before noticing her brother. “Oh hi big brother! What are you doing here?”

“Just came to check in you, that’s all.” Mason replied with a serious expression. “So...are you almost done?”

“And what’s up with those weird outfits?” Kodi asked, gazing at their outfits.

“Oh, we are. Just need to finish a photo-shoot with Photo Finish.” Rarity replied with a smile. “And these Kodiak, dear, are my newest outfits that she’ll love!”

“Oh, okay.” Kodi nodded.

“Put me down here.” We turned to see Photo Finish, who was apparently being carried by her pony friends. She jumped off the platform she was sitting in and observed both Fluttershy and Carrie’s outfits for a moment. “Oh, no no no no no. The model should be in something simple! Something inspired by...the nature!”

“That’s just what I was thinking!” Rarity quickly responded, until she noticed the cart she brought along. She kicked the cart away out of nervousness and walked towards Photo Finish. “Um...give me a moment and I’ll, uh, put a little something together.”

“Yes...that will not be necessary.” Photo Finish replied.

“Huh?” I asked.

“What?” Mason added.

“B-b-but...how are you going to help me ‘shine across Equestria’ if I don’t design something new for these pictures?” Rarity asked.

“I am not going to help you shine across Equestria. I am going to help them to shine!” Photo Finish pointed her hoof towards Fluttershy and Carrie, surprising us all.

“WHAT?!” Mason exclaimed. The ponies that helped carried Photo Finish here came over and pushed both Fluttershy and Carrie off somewhere in the park.

“H-hey wait!” Carrie exclaimed as she looked at her brother in shock. “Mason!”

“R-Ren!” Fluttershy exclaimed, calling my name. As soon as they put far away from us, we all jaw-dropped to see what just happened.

“They’re my star!” Photo Finish answered before glaring at Rarity. “You! Go!” Photo Finish went her way, leaving us in shock and surprise.

“Fluttershy...and Carrie...as models?” I muttered in shock. Oh boy, this can’t be good. Mason grew angry as he heard this as I could’ve sense a dark aura around him. Oh man…

“That foolish mare! How dare she take my sister away and make her a model?!” Mason growled. “She’s only nine years old!”

“I know how you feel, and I’m also worried about Fluttershy as well.” I replied before turning to Rarity, who was so heartbroken. “But...Rarity-”

“No no, it’s fine Ren darling.” Rarity replied with a forced smile before she sighed. “I’ll just...be...fine..” This caused me to feel so heartbroken for her.

“Poor Rarity, that mean Photo Finish is so mean!” Kodi exclaimed in anger. “She dismissed Rarity like that and took both Fluttershy and Carrie away like that, without even listening to their opinions or even made them think of this!”

“I know, right?” I agreed with him. I mean, who does that? I seen that happen in TV, but seeing it in real life is so….what’s the word?

“Come on, let’s go.” Mason spoke up, darkening his face.

“Huh? What is it, Mason?” I asked in concern until he grabbed my shirt collar and started dragging me.

“Just come on!” Mason exclaimed, still angry at Photo Finish taking her sister away like that. I can understand that he’s the overprotected brother to Carrie, I mean, my own brother would’ve done the same, but still…

“Hey, wait up!” Kodi said, chasing after us, along with Rarity. I just hope both Fluttershy and Carrie are alright.

Me, Mason, Kodi, and Rarity went over to Carrie and Fluttershy, who were noe dressed in nature-inspiring dresses. Rarity had grabbed the outfit she had place on both Carrie and Fluttershy, which was thrown in the floor, and placed it back in her cart full of other dresses while holding her head low.

“Fluttershy, Carrie...Do you two really want to be models?” I asked in worried.

“I can’t!” Fluttershy shook her head.

“Yeah, I want to go home!” Carrie complained. “I didn’t even asked to be a model!”

“Gee, I wonder why?” Mason asked, angrily glancing at Rarity, which she ignored.

“Oh, but you must, Fluttershy and Carrie.” Rarity said, causing me, Kodi, and Mason to widened our eyes.

“WHAT?!” We exclaimed in shock. What is Rarity doing?!

“Photo Finish wants to make you a star. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I know we were all hoping it would be my lifetime, but nonetheless you can’t throw away this chance. You must do this for me. You must. You must! YOU MUST!”

“B-but…” Fluttershy couldn’t find the right words and Carrie went silent with a sad look.

“Rarity, Fluttershy and Carrie don’t want to be models!” Mason exclaimed, clenching his fist in anger. “Besides, Carrie is nine year old! She’s even too young to be a model at all!”

“B-but Mason, please, just give them a chance.” Rarity replied with a weak smile.

“Uh oh...this isn’t good.” Kodi muttered, hiding behind my legs. Before Mason could respond, Photo Finish appeared, interrupting our conversation.

“Fluttershy! Carrie! It is time to make...the magics!” Photo Finish exclaimed.

“...What?” Carrie asked. Fluttershy looked over to us as Rarity gave off a wide grin, Mason crossed his arms and looked away. I let out a sigh and became depressed that two of my best friends are being taken away from me. Kodi still hid behind my legs, but I can feel how sad he was. Fluttershy sighed as she and Carrie began walking over to Photo Finish.

“Oh wonderful! You are like a delicate flower. So much more alluring without all those sparkles and feathers!” Photo Finish commented as she walked with Fluttershy and Carrie. So wait, she never liked the outfit Rarity made, the nerve of her!

“Fluttershy…” I muttered sadly. Wait...what is this feeling I have? I never felt something like this before. It’s just not fair. For her being taken away like that, it’s not fair. I could even feel how Mason is feeling as he darkened his face and gritted his teeth, thinking about Carrie. I just hope they’re both alright….





A few days later
Wow, a few days have past and everypony is going crazy for both Fluttershy and Carrie. Apparently, Photo Finish got them booked up for a fashion the other night, much against their own free will, and they were made famous after the end of the show. Now everypony is making an uproar about this, all except for me, Rarity, Kodi, and Mason.

Me, Mason, and Kodi were walking through the streets of Ponyville, seeing so many advertising products with Fluttershy and Carrie’s faces on it. This has gone too far, and we need to stop this...but how?

“I can’t take it anymore…” Mason muttered, darkening his face. “...Just why is this happening?” I turned to Mason with a sad look.

“Mason...I’m sorry. I should’ve just stopped this….” I muttered sadly.

“....Whatever.” He responded darkly and soon started to take his leave.

“Hey Mason, where are you going?” Kodi asked.

“Just...somewhere alone.” Mason said sadly, still darkening his face and soon left.

“Mason…” I muttered. I should’ve done something instead of standing around, looking like a fool.

“What are we going to do?” Kodi asked. I didn’t say anything as I kept thinking about Fluttershy and Carrie. I have to do something...but what? Suddenly, I felt someone bumping into me as I turned around to see…

“F-Fluttershy! Carrie?!” I exclaimed, but they quickly shushed me.

“Ren, be quiet, please!” Carrie exclaimed. I nodded as they looked around, seeing that nopony was looking at them and quickly grabbed me and took me behind a building. Once we arrived, me and Kodi looked at them in joy.

“I’m so glad that we can see you guys again.” I said happily.

“Yeah, we hadn’t seen you two since we last talk back at the park, and we didn’t go to the fashion show because we were too depressed and headed back home.” Kodi said sadly.

“It’s okay…” Fluttershy said, scratching Kodi’s ear, causing him to wag his tail.

“Yeah, I miss you doing that…” Kodi muttered happily.

“So...how’s big brother?” Carrie asked worriedly.

“He’s...not handling the situation.” I replied with a sad look. Carrie let out a sad sigh and became depressed.

“It’s my fault.” Carrie muttered, catching me by surprise.

“What?” I asked.

“Ren, Kodi, we can’t take it anymore.” Fluttershy said sadly. “We don’t want to be models anymore. We hate it!”

“Yeah! I hate being a model. All this attention is awful, just awful! It’s made us just so busy to not even be able to see my friends and big brother...and separate ourselves from them…” Carrie said, letting out a tear.

“But why don’t you tell Rarity, then?” Kodi suggested.

“But we’re doing this because Rarity told us we must!” Fluttershy exclaimed. “We must! We must! We MUST!...We must…”

“Fluttershy, Carrie, I’m sure Rarity will understand if you two tell her how you feel.” I said, smiling softly.

“Y-you really think so?” Fluttershy asked.

“Of course, I’m sure Rarity will understand, and soon, you girls won’t be models anymore.” I replied with a smile. Fluttershy and Carrie looked at each other before smiling softly.
“Okay, thank you Ren.” Fluttershy said softly.

“Yeah, thanks Ren.” Carrie added. “I just hope its work, I just want to be with my big brother again, I mean, I don’t want to leave my brother forever, he’s the only family I have left.”

“Huh?” Kodi asked in confusion. She must be talking about her time back in the orphanage with Mason. Well, with nopony looking around for us, I guess I could ask her about her family. But before I could respond…

“Look everypony, it’s Fluttershy and Carrie!” We turned around in shock to see one pony noticing us, and soon a crowd came charging in.

“Look out!” Kodi exclaimed. I quickly grabbed Kodi and began running away from the crowd, along with Fluttershy and Carrie as they ran away from the other direction.

“Carrie! Fluttershy!” I called out to them.

“Don’t worry, we’ll see you later!” Fluttershy yelled back as they ran away from the crowd. Stupid paparazzi. Oh well...at least they’ll tell Rarity the truth.

“So Ren, do you you can put me down now?” I looked at Kodi, who was looking at me with a raised brow.

“Oh sorry boy.” I said, putting him down. “So anyway, I just hope Flutters and Carrie will tell Rarity the truth.” I said in worried.

“Don’t worry Ren, I’m sure they’ll do.” Kodi replied with a grin. Yeah, I hope so.




Mason’s POV
This is so stupid! Carrie was forced into a model by that Photo Finish?! This is stupid! I couldn’t get to the show because I didn’t have any of their currency and Ren was running low on it, so we couldn’t buy the stupid tickets! I can’t afford to lose her! Ugh….I think I need to head to the Spa and relax a bit.

I arrived to the Ponyville Spa, and headed in to get a special treatment, but as soon as I walked in, I saw both Twilight and...Rarity...I was still angry at her. She was the cause of all this.

“Oh hello Mason, I didn’t know you were coming.” Rarity said, but I just ignored her. She noticed and looked away in sadness.

“Mason, are you still mad at...Carrie being a model?” Twilight asked in worried.

“Gee, what was your first guess?” I asked, looking away from her.

“Hey, I was just asking and trying to help.” Twilight responded with a glare before letting out a sigh. “Look Mason, I can understand how you feel, even we do. Besides, it seems they didn’t come here at all.” This caused me to look at her with a surprise look.

“What? Were they coming here?” I asked, hoping to see my little sis here. I haven’t seen her for a few days as she was taken by that stupid photographer pony. I had to go and pick her up late at night, but every time we try to go outside, she always either get overcrowded by fans or get taken away by Photo Finish. I just don’t want to lose them...not like…No, I don’t want to think about it. Just...stay focus Mason.

“They were supposed to.” Rarity sighed. “Fluttershy, Carrie, and I had an appointment...My hooves are getting positively pruney.” Is there anything else that you should be worried about than yourself these days?  “I’ve been waiting here so long. Obviously Fluttershy and Carrie’s just too busy with their new career to spend time with their best friend.”

“I’m sure they got tied up…” Twilight said, trying to make the situation more better.

“Of course she did! They’re big bright shining stars! I wish those two star would burn out!” Rarity growled in anger until she noticed a dark glare I was giving her. If she was planning in hurting my sister, she’s got another thing coming.

“B-but Rarity! Fluttershy and Carrie are your friends!” Twilight exclaimed.

“I know, I know. And I should be happy for them, but instead I’m just...jealous! Oh, please promise you won’t tell her I feel this way. Please, please, please, please, PLEASE!” Rarity begged.

“You have my word.” Twilight nodded.

Rarity then turned to me and said “Please Mason, don’t tell Carrie and Fluttershy about this! I don’t want them to be angry at me, and I can understand you hate me because I was the one who made them models, but please! Don’t tell them!” I glared at her for a moment before I let out a sigh and softened my expression.

“Fine.” I responded.

“Oh thank you Mason!” Rarity said happily.

“We promise that we won’t tell anyone.” Twilight said, smiling towards Rarity. “Losing a friend’s trust is the fastest way to lose a friend.”

“FOREVER!” We all turned to see Pinkie Pie appearing out of a bowl of sponges. We looked at her for a moment before she slowly departed back into the bowl. I walked over to the bowl of sponges and look through it, but became shocked to find her gone. What the heck?! Where did she go?! How did she?!

“I’m not going to begin to know how she did.” I said deadpanned. Soon, Rarity climbed out of the tub and went on and put some pretty fru-fru dress on.

“Wow! You look great!” Twilight exclaimed, amazed with Rarity’s dress.

“Fluttershy may be the one who’s famous.” Rarity explained. “...But that doesn’t mean I have to stop looking fabulous.” Rarity walked out of the door, but I noticed the sly smirk on her muzzle. Just...what is she planning? Suddenly, Nate and Maddy came out of my scarf and nuzzled my face, cheering me up a bit.

“Hey Mason.” Hm? I glanced towards Twilight, who made a concern expression. “I can understand how you feel, but don’t be mad at Rarity, she didn’t know.” I continued to look at her before letting out a sigh.

“Alright…” I muttered as I took my leave of the spa, not looking back, but I can almost feel the sigh Twilight made. Whatever, I just need...alone time…




Ren’s POV
Ugh….I was at home, laying on the couch, looking at the ceiling, with Kodi on my stomach. I wonder if Fluttershy and Carrie talked with Rarity.

“Hey, maybe we should go to that show that’s coming tonight? I mean, we did see some posters telling us about the next show coming up tonight. We can see them there.” Kodi offered.

“I guess...but still-” Suddenly, we heard the door opened as we looked to see Mason coming, along with his two pet squirrels, Nate and Maddy, as he walked in, with a sigh. “Oh hey Mason.”

“Hey…” Mason replied as he darkened his face. I couldn’t help but feel bad for him. I think it’s time to talk to him.

“Hey Mason.” I gained his attention. “I know you’re angry, but earlier, I just encountered Fluttershy and Carre.” Mason widened his eyes to hear that.

“R-really?! What did they say?!” Mason demanded.

“Apparently, they didn’t want to be models, but they didn’t want to hurt Rarity’ feelings.” I replied, much to Mason’s confusion.

“Well that’s strange because I met up with Rarity at the spa and she told me that she was jealous of them, and told me not to tell them about her jealousy.” Mason said, much to my surprise.

“Then wait, does that mean…” I couldn’t believe it. So that means they’re regretting in their decisions and don’t want to hurt each other feelings.

“Is this bad?” Kodi asked.

“Well yeah, I mean they don’t know that they regretting in what they’re doing and are doing it for each other with knowing each other’s feelings.” I replied, rubbing my head bashfully.

“Well, we should tell them then.” Kodi said.

“I guess, but then again, Pinkie Pie came out of nowhere at the Spa and told me to never break the promise between each other.” Mason replied.

“What?! Pinkie?!” I exclaimed. Great, I forgot about her Pinkie Promises!

“NEVER BREAK THE PINKIE PROMISE!” What the heck?! We turned around to see Pinkie on the window, with a serious expression before she got off the window and disappeared out of sight.

“That mare is gonna be the death of me…” I muttered. Even if I got used to her randomness, I don’t think I can handle her yet, I think.

“Well anyway…” Mason spoke up. “I think its best if we try to solve the situation! If we can get them to admit their true feelings to each other, then everything will go back to normal!” Mason suggested.

“Yeah, I guess so!” I nodded in agreement.

“Awesome! Let’s go!” Kodi exclaimed, scaring both Nate and Maddy as they hid back inside of Alex’s scarf. “Oops, sorry.” Yep, those two squirrels are still gonna get used to him someday, I think.




Later
We immediately ran straight for the show, but luckily, it wasn’t a problem to get through the ticket booth as Mason was able to knock out the security guards. We’ll apologize to them later, but doesn’t matter!

“The showroom is right through this direction!” Kodi exclaimed as we kept running. “We’re gonna make it!”

“Bravo! I say bravo! Such attitude, such pizzazz! She’s invented an entirely new kind of modelling!”

“Huh? What the heck?” I asked as we looked around for the source of the noise. Strange, I could’ve swear I heard-

“Rarity?!” Mason exclaimed as we looked to see Rarity, who was at the show as she clapped her hooves and wore a sparkling cape and headdress, the same clothes Fluttershy wore.

“What the heck?! I thought you said Rarity wanted Fluttershy and Carrie to topple!” I exclaimed.

“I did, what is she doing?” Mason asked, raising a brow at her. Soon, the audience started following Rarity’s example, and soon enough they were all applauding and cheering for Fluttershy. Just what is Rarity is doing? Wait a minute, I get it!

“I think Rarity is trying to make the crowd more exciting so that both Carrie and Fluttershy will have stage fright!” I exclaimed, realizing Rarity’s plan.

“What?!” Mason asked in shock.

“Quick, we need to stop this!” Kodi reminded us, which we nodded and headed straight for Rarity.





Once the crowd finished their cheer, we went over to Rarity.

“Rarity, what do you think you’re doing?!” Mason asked. “Just because you’re jealous of my sister and Fluttershy, doesn’t mean that-”

“What are you talking about, Mason?” Rarity asked, raising a brow before she said “I was just encouraging the crowd to increase their stardom.” This caused me, Kodi, and Mason to raise brows.

“What?” We all asked.

“Well...If Fluttershy is destined for stardom, it is wrong of me to try and ruin it.” Rarity sighed as we made our way towards the backstage.

“So wait...you were doing this for Carrie and Flutters?” I asked.

“Well of course.” Rarity nodded. “However, jealous I might be, my friendship with Mason’s sister and Fluttershy is more important, which is why I must be certain she isn’t upset that modelling upset.”

“Well even so, we need to go and find Fluttershy and Carrie.” I told her. “They should be at the showroom, let’s go!” We all nodded and headed straight for the showroom, but while running, we apparently encountered Twilight.

“Twilight, what are you doing here?” Kodi asked.

“I have to come and stop this show and try to get Rarity, Carrie, and Fluttershy to make amends with each other!” Twilight explained.
“Looks like we have the same goal in mine.” Mason replied, much to Twilight’s surprise.

“There’s no time Twilight, let’s go!” I exclaimed as we finally arrived to the room. Once inside, we saw both Carrie and Flutters, who were surprised to see us.

“Fluttershy, Carrie, are you alright?”  I asked in worried.

“W-we’re great! We’re super famous fashion models, why wouldn’t we be great?” Fluttershy fored a smile.

“Yeah, what she said.” Carrie smiled nervously at well.

“Carrie…” Mason raised his voice, looking at his sister with a raised brow.

“U-umm….” Carrie shifted nervously at her brother and just kept smiling nervously.

“Out there on the runway.” Rarity spoke up. “Everyone turning on you, and...it’s so awful, Fluttershy and Carrie, I...I wanted them to!”

“You did?!” Fluttershy gasped. Me and Mason looked at each other and decided that enough is enough.

“Guys, this has to stop!” I yelled. “Rarity! Fluttershy and Carrie don’t like being models, in fact she hates it!”

“Fluttershy and Carrie!” Mason yelled. “Rarity’s been jealous of you two ever since that stupid Photo Finish passed her over to you too! She’s the one who wants all the attention you’re getting!” Everypony gasped and went silent for a few moments. I rubbed my head bashfully with a sweat-drop, oh boy, did I said it too soon?

“B-but Rarity…” Carrie spoke up from the awkward silence. “Why didn’t you tell us that you were jealous?”

“It’s true….” Rarity sighed. “I was jealous that Photo Finish chose you two and not me, and that you two were getting all of the attention! I even hoped you would blunder and the both of your modelling would be over but...I thought you two loved modelling! Why didn’t you say anything?!”

“Love?” Fluttershy gaped. “Oh Rarity, we hate being models!”

“Yeah, I mean, no offense…” Carrie agreed as she continued “All this attention, having our images everywhere, mobbed by fans!” She sighed. “We were afraid to quit that we would disappoint you for not…’shining all over Equestria’.”

“And I thought if I admitted how jealous I was of you two success, you’d think I was a terrible friend.” Rarity admitted.

“Well...glad that’s over.” Mason said as he walked over and gave his sister a hug. “More importantly, I’m just glad you’re okay sis!”

“Yeah, me too big brother.” Carrie hugged back her brother, happy to see him again. We all sighed happily to witness this brother-sister relationship.

“Well, I think we all learned a valuable lesson today, right?” Kodi asked, smiling happily.

“Yep, always be honest and everything will turn out alright.” I said, with Twilight nodding in agreement.

“Ren’s right, girls.” Twilight added. “If you two had just come clean about how you felt with the situation, all this fuss and drama could’ve been avoided.”

“Yeah, and we would’ve told you this ourselves but you both made us promise not to say anything.” I said, which the girls sighed.

“I promise Fluttershy and Carrie, to never keep my feelings secret again.” Rarity promised.

“Me too!” Fluttershy nodded happily.

“Yeah!” Carrie nodded as well.

“I’m glad to hear that.” Mason agreed. Soon, they did the Pinkie Promise.

“Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.” Mason, Carrie, Rarity, and Fluttershy did it and laughed, causing me, Kodiak, and Twilight to laugh alongside them. You know, I thought of Mason as some serious guy who only cared about himself and his little sister, but now he’s enjoying his time with us. I’m...glad to see him happy.

“You were brilliant, brilliant!” Annnd the moment was ruined as Photo Finish appeared out of nowhere with an exciting grin. “I’ve already got six photos shoots lined up for tomorrow alone!”

“I’m sorry, Photo Finish, but I won’t be making any of them.” Fluttershy declined.

“Yeah, we quit.” Carrie added, much to Photo Finish’s shock.

“What?!” She yelled in shock.

“You heard her? They quit.” Mason said, glaring at her. “End of story.”

“Yeah, come in everypony, let’s go.” I said as we began to leave and started laughing and headed our way to a place to celebrate...and relax.

“But...you...I...what just happen?” I heard Photo Finish asking that question to herself, still shocked to hear that Carrie and Fluttershy quitting. Show her! Ha!




Soon after that incident, we traveled to the spa and enjoyed our time. Carrie and Fluttershy were relaxing in the jacuzzi, Rarity in the seaweed wrap, me, Kodi, and Mason were getting our backs massaged, and Twilight was getting a bubble-bath.

“I said this once, but I’ll say it again. This is the life…” I sighed happily.

“Yeah…” Kodi added.

“Mm-hmm.” Mason agreed.

“What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.” Fluttershy commented.

“Isn’t it though?” Rarity added.

“Yeah, this is the best day ever!” Carrie exclaimed. “Besides, I’m so glad that we’re no longer models anymore.” Fluttershy nodded in agreement with that.

“That’s right, oh, by the way Carrie and Mason, are you guys heading to the Grand Galloping Gala?” Rarity asked, much to Mason and Carrie’s confusion.

“The Grand Galloping Gala?” Carrie asked.

“What in the world is that?” Mason asked.

“Its a big event that takes place in Canterlot, and its suppose to be some epic event Twilight and the others talked about.” I explained. “I have a ticket to it, but maybe Twilight and Spike can get you guys into it.”

“Are you really sure?” Mason asked.

“Of course, after all, we’re all friends.” I said, smiling happily at him. “We gotta stick together like glue, and never leave each other behind, no matter what.” I added, much to Mason’s surprise.

“Yeah, he has a point.” Kodi nodded. “I mean, Ren immediately accepted me as his friend, even when he became surprised that I can talk.”

“Really?” Mason asked, which I nodded happily. “Well, you’re a real idiot to befriend people, or ponies in this case, that easily. But...I guess I can accept you all, I guess.” I smiled happily at him to hear that.

“Yay! We get to go to the Grand Galloping Gala!” Carrie exclaimed happily.

“Yeah...hey Rarity.” Mason spoke up, glancing at Rarity. “I’m sorry I got angry at you. I was just...upset and angry that my sister was taken by that Photo Finish pony to be a model against her own free will.”

“It’s alright Mason, I forgive you.” Rarity sighed sadly. “It was my fault to begin with. I should have never have asked Fluttershy and your little sister to be models in the first place.”

“So I guess we all learn our lessons, huh?” Kodi asked with a smirk.

“Yeah.” I nodded before turning to Twilight. “Hey Twilight, do you think you can ask Celestia to get more tickets for them?”

“Way ahead of you Ren.” Twilight nodded in agreement. “After all, I was about to send my Friendship report to her.” Twilight cleared her throat and started her report “Dear Princess Celestia, being a good friend means being able to keep a secret. But you should never be afraid to share your true feelings with a good friend...did you get all that, Spike?”

“I’ll get to it!” Spike promised, but he was too bus waving a fan at Rarity. “But I’m kinda...a little busy right now.”

We all laughed and sighed happily as we got our royal treatment.

“Wonder what’s up with Spike? It’s like he’s in love with Rarity…” Kodi muttered.

“Oh you don’t know Kodiak...you just don’t know…” I told him as I let out a sigh. While I got my back massaged, I begin to think about Fluttershy. I was extremely worried about her, I don’t know why, but...why do I have this strange feeling in my heart?

To Be Continued