//------------------------------// // RFT:EG! Chap.2 // Story: Rarity's Fairy Tail // by CosmicAlchemist24 //------------------------------// Location: Sugarcube Corner. “So you two just moved here.” Sunset asked as she, the girls, Natsu and Coco were enjoying milkshakes at Sugarcube Corner. “Well yes and no, we’ve lived in the city for a long time now.” Coco answered taking a sip of her milkshake. “Really, then why didn’t y'all enter the school earlier?” Applejack asked curiously. Coco looked to Natsu who just shrugged his shoulders as if saying ‘I don’t care’. “Well….me and Natsu are orphans, we live at Fairy Tail Orphanage.” Coco said. The Rainbooms all went wide eyed at what she said. “Don’t go lookin’ like that, it’s fine. The other guys at the orphanage are like family to us so it’s no big deal.” Natsu said in a neutral tone. Rarity looked at the boy with a raised eyebrow, she could hear a bit of sadness in his voice. “Still, we’re sorry partner.” Applejack said taking her hat off. “I told you it’s fine, beside this is no time for sadness. I’d rather us all get to l know each other better.” Natu said with a smile. All the girl minus Coco felt their hearts stop because of that smile. “Sweet Celestia, if I don’t have him I’ll die!” They all thought with blushes on there faces. A/N: If any of you are wondering, no this is not a Harem side story. Natsu just has that effect on people. “OH OH I JUST GOT THE BEST IDEA!” Pinkie yelled startling everyone. “What is it Pinkie and could you use your inside voice?” Rainbow asked covering her ears. “Sorry, Rarity, you said you needed a model for the presentation tomorrow right?” Pinkie asked. “Well yes I do, why do you-” Rarity stopped for a minute and looked over to Natsu who looked a bit confused. “Pinkie I just met the boy.” She asked. “So, he’s nice and we’ve already become fast friends.” Pinkie said with a smile. “Not to be rude, but can you girls stop talking about me like I’m not here?” Natsu asked crossing his arms. Pinkie and Rarity blushed in embarrassment. “Um sorry dear, but since Pinkie brought it up, I’m participating is presentation hosted by Hoity Toity.” Rarity started to explain. Coco’s face lit up immediately at the mention of that name. “Hoity Toity!? THE Hoity Toity!? The famous fashion critic, Hoity Toity!?” Coco asked with a huge grin on her face. “The very same!” Rarity said sharing Coco’s enthusiasm. “He’s looking for a fresh line on teen boy clothing and I’m entering a few on my own designs.” She said. “Is this going somewhere Belle?” Natsu said with a raised eyebrow. “Well dear I know we just met, but I was wondering if you would like to be my model for the presentation?” Rarity asked with slight hesitation. Natsu eyes slightly widened at the request. He’s done this kind of stuff for Coco before, but he never did it in front of an audience and though he won’t admit it he had stage fright. “Um...i don’t know. I don’t do too well with crowds and-” “Come on Natsu, don’t be a chicken. Plus this is the best way for you to get over the the fear of yours.” Coco said cutting him off. “Fear?” Sunset asked in confusion. “Natsu has stage fright.” Coco said with a small smirk. Natsu pulled his scarf over his face in embarrassment. “Aww come on bro, no need for you to hide.” Coco said patting Natsu on the back. Natsu put his scarf down and his face was slightly red. “Dude everyone has a fear dude, Rarity is afraid of crabs and the color green.” Rainbow said with a smirk. “RAINBOW!” Rarity yelled angrily. “That was uncalled for Dashie.” Fluttershy said in a disappointed tone. Natsu looked at the angry purple haired girl. “Why the color green?” He asked her. Rarity dropped her scowl and looked at Natsu with a raised eyebrow. “What now?” She asked. “She said you were scared of crab which is somewhat understandable, but why the color green?” Natsu asked again. Rarity took a deep breath. “Well back in middle school, there was this girl Suri. She and I didn’t get along at all and one day she proved how much she hated me.” Rarity explained. “What happened?” Coco asked curiously. The others also wanted to know what and leaned in. “It was during Art Class, she put green dye in the green paint we were using and she dumped it all over me. My hair and Skin were all green for a solid month and to make matters worse she and a few other students took pictures and everyone started calling me the Goblin of Canterlot Middle School.” Rarity finished her story and everyone but Natsu gave her sad looks. “Rarity, I’m so sorry.” Sunset said putting a hand on her friends shoulder. “Now I feel like a major jerk.” Rainbow said feeling a wave of guilt wash over her. “It’s fine girls, it was three years ago and-” Rarity stopped her sentence when she heard what sounded like growling. Everyone else heard the growling as well and looked for the source. “What the hell….you don’t do something like that!” It was Quiet but Rarity heard that and turned to Natsu who’s eyes were being covered by his hair. “Natsu, are you-” “Where is this girl and when can I punch her!” Natsu sid in a dark tone. The girls minus Coco looked at the rose haired boy with wide eyes. Coco put a hand on Natsu. “Chill bro, it’s ok.” She said calming her brother down. NAtsu wasn’t listening though, he then got out and walked out the shop. “What was that about?’ Applejack asked in a worried tone. Coco sighed. “That’s just Natsu being Natsu, He’s very protective of the people in his life. I’m guessing that story must have made him a tad angry.” She explained. “A tad! Dude looked like he was about to murder someone.” Rainbow said. “Like I said that’s how Natsu is, he worries a lot.” Coco then looked to Rarity. “Your story, it might have brought back some memories of me getting bullied when I was younger. Natsu and I met in the Orphanage and he saw me being picked on by a few of the kids. He jumped in right away and punched each kid in the face and said ‘Quit messing with her or else the only people who will take you in will be doctors and nurses.’” The girls looked at Coco with wide eyes. “Dang.” Rainbow said quietly. “He then told me if they start messing with me again to come to him and he’ll beat them up again. From that day on me and Natsu were inseparable, he’s like the older brother i never had and He’s always had my back.” Coco said with a smile. The Rainbooms all gave small smiles to the young girl. Sunset then spoke up. “Soooo….there’s nothing going on between you two?” She asked. Coco giggled. “No no. Dating Natsu would be weird, it would feel like dating your own brother.” She said. Sunset, Twilight, and Fluttershy literally screamed yes in their heads. “Well now that we know the story, I guess we should find Natsu.” Applejack suggested. “You’re right he’s hopeless on his- Where did rarity go?” Coco said not seeing the Purple haired girl anywhere. The other looked around the store but didn’t see her anywhere. “You think she went after Natsu on her own?” Pinkie asked. “Maybe.” Coco said putting a hand onto her chin. “Darn it!” Sunset said quietly. With Natsu Natsu was walking through the city trying to cool his head after hearing Rarity’s story. “Seriously, who does that to someone.” Natsu growled to himself. “Natsu Darling!” Natsu stopped walking and turned to see Rarity running up to him. “Belle?” Natsu asked. “I told you it’s Rarity, Belle is my last name.” Rarity said reaching the boy. “Eh I like Belle better.” Natsu said crossing his arms. “Anyway, what are you doing here?” He asked. “I came to see if you were alright, Coco told me why you stormed out. I’m sorry if I brought back any bad memories for you, I didn’t want to-Hmm?” Rarity was stopped as a hand rested upon her hand. “It’s fine Belle, don’t worry about it.” Natsu said as he ruffled her hair. Rarity smiled at the boy and nodded. “Also…..if you still want me as your model…...I’m willing to to it.” Natsu said nervously. Rarity’s eyes widened. “A-are you sure dear, Coco said you had stage fright.” She said with concern in her voice. “She also said I’d have to get over it and I think this is the best way to do it. So, what do you say?” The rose haired boy asked. Rarity’s smile got even bigger and she grabbed the boy’s hand. “Come along dear, we have a lot of work to do before the showcase!” She said pulling Natsu to her Boutique. “Why do I feel like I’m going to regret this?” Natsu thought to himself.