The doorbell to Twilight's house rang. Spike, who had gotten up early to serve Twilight breakfast in bed, rushed down to see who it might be. Spike grabbed the knob and opened it to find Rarity standing in front of him.
"Ra-Rarity... I didn't know you were coming over today otherwise I would have made you some haybacon and eggs or if you didn't want that I could have fixed you anything. Even if Twilight doesn't have it! I would have found a way. Anything for you Rarity," Spike said with a smile.
"Aren't you so kind, Spike. But I'm afraid all I want is Twilight, not breakfast," Rarity said.
"Sure! I mean, she's eating but I'll get her for you!" Spike said. He then ran up the stairs with great speed. Rarity walked inside Twilight's library and took a seat on a nearby couch. The walls were covered in books. Some fictional, some non-fictional. Rarity was sure Twilight would know and of course understand what she wanted. A portal to the human world. That was all. Of course Twilight may say no. Portals are, after all, extremely dangerous. But it was for her best friend! And Rarity really needed her help. With clothing from the human world, Rarity would be able to make designs never seen by pony eyes. She would shine across Equestria just as she had dreamed.
Twilight, still a little tried, walked down the stairs to meet her guest. Her horn was glowing with a mane brush brushing her mane. She reached the floor Rarity was on and opened her eyes.
"Hello Twilight," Rarity said with a grin. Twilight closed her eyes and shook her head. When she reopened them Rarity was the same. "Is there something wrong my dear?" Rarity asked in a concerned voice.
"I uh... like the new uh... mane. Really nice," Twilight said uncomfortably. Rarity was confused then she realized it. With how late she had stayed up and how early she awoken she had forgotten to brush it. It was probably a horrific mess.
"I was busy and... I guess I forgot," Rarity replied.
"Busy with what?" Twilight said sitting down beside her. "You usually put your mane above most things, so I imagine that whatever you're busy with is very important. Why are you here?" Twilight asked.
"Well Twilight it is true. The order I'm working on is very important and yes, I'm running short on time. The dead line is in four days," Rarity said.
"Well, not to be rude, but... shouldn't you be working on the order then instead of coming here?"
"I need your help with it Twilight"
"I'd be happy to help!" Twilight smiled. "But I'm no good at dress making"
Rarity swallowed hard. It was like asking a colt out for the first time back in high school. She didn't want Twilight to say no. It would mean the time she spent here was wasted and the order wouldn't get finished. Rarity may even be fired and replaced by a pony who could get the job done. Twilight had to say yes. She just had to!
"Twilight... do you believe in humans?" Rarity asked. Twilight raised an eyebrow. Why would she ask that? Where did this come from? Playing along, Twilight responded.
"I... I'm not sure, I mean I've read of magic Portals that lead a pony to the human world. I never have performed one though...or have even cared to do so. Why do you ask?"
Rarity stood up and walked to the center of the living room and turned to face Twilight.
"Twilight, there is no way I'll fill these orders in time. But if I had the chance to go to the human world and acquire some of their clothing, I would be able to make all new designs with all new material! I would be a star. A star that would shine brightly across Equestria," Rarity explained. Twilight sat there, not sure what to make of this. Portals were among the hardest spells to cast...not to mention she had no experience with them.
"Rarity, I'm sorry but-"
"Twilight, I really need your help. Please! Just one portal!" Rarity pleaded. Twilight thought for a moment. If portals were that dangerous wouldn't Celestia have banned any practice of them then? Twilight looked at Rarity again. What could possibly go wrong? She thought. We've been through worse, right? Rarity stopped spike from destroying all of Ponyville and I've vanquished an Ursa Minor. The 6 of us stopped the GOD of chaos after all. Why not? It'll give me practice with new spells and Rarity will be able to fill her order.
"I'll see what I can do," Twilight smiled. Rarity's eyes lit up.
"How marvelous, thank you, thank you, thank you!" Rarity yelled with glee.