Tis was still the same fine morning, just a tad bit later. And still the child went on his preparations. Meanwhile in Manehatten, a certain child got a check up on a tux and bowler cap. For a date in Canterlot.
Button Mash danced to a tune he remembered from a game as he trotted. The bag of bits was lighter, but still made his mouth feel funny with every clank. He stared at the spa's entrance for a moment, before giving a determined nod and entering.
Aloe heard the familiar sound of a bag of bits clanking. Confused, she tapped her sister's shoulder. Lotus looked at her sister in confusion, before looking at the latest customer. Then she looked back at Aloe.
Button Mash looked at the spa choices and the prices. He knew some ponies went to the spa before going on a date, but other than a basic massage, most things would almost empty his bag by half.
"Need any help?" Aloe asked. She recognized the boy, but couldn't remember his name.
Button Mash turned to look at Aloe, before looking back at the board. "I can't afford anything."
"Don't worry dear. I'll give you a discount. Judging by the size of your bag... eighty percent discount." Lotus said.
"Really!? Sweet!" Button Mash studied the board with more attention.
"... Is your mother here?"Aloe asked.
"Nope! Just me. How long do these take?" Button Mash asked.
"Well, I could suggest what you might choose, if you have something planned today." Lotus explained.
"I'm going to Canterlot for a date today." Button Mash said. The Spa Sisters eye's widened at that. "Oh! And I got to pick up my dress from Rarity's in an hour."
The Spa Sisters stared at each other, both thinking the same thing. "Well, a massage done by Bulk, followed up by a steam room and a date prep would fit in your schedule." Aloe told Button Mash.
"YEAH!" Bulk Biceps (AKA Snowflake AKA Road Wrecker AKA Something Else but cannatic name is Bulk Biceps) burst though the cheap wall, (Cheaply made because of how many times he's broken though the wall) and stomped up to Button Mash. "Come on little dude!" He tossed Button Mash on his back, re-entering the side room by the means of breaking another hole.
Aloe picked up the bag of bits. "Lotus, sister. Do you think-"
"Nooooo... he can't be. Can he?" Lotus asked her sister.
"Maybe?" Aloe said with a shrug. "Button Mash is honestly the last pony I'd ever expect to be gay, but..."
"Dress from Rarity, and being excited at the idea of spa." Lotus said. "He might be!"
"But who would ever imagine that the Arcade King" Aloe said.
"Would ever be gay?" Lotus finished.
The two sister's had lowered their voices for this conversation, but even still, many a gossiper had heard. Some where even leaving already to spread the latest piece of juicy gossip... And what better then to actually get proof?
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LATER
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Button Mash hummed to himself as he sat in the steam room. It was an almost unbearable heat, and somehow that made it nice.
Fluttershy entered the room, before stopping. "Oh! I'm sorry, I didn't realize this room was taken."
"No worries!" Button Mash said. "There's loads of room."
Fluttershy smiled, and closed the door behind herself. "I didn't realize you visited the spa."
"My first time here!" Button mash said as Fluttershy sat down. "I'm getting ready for a date."
"Oh!" Fluttershy exclaimed. "With who?"
Button Mash smiled. "It's a story to save for later... And I'm pretty sure my parents and friends are gonna follow anyways."
Fluttershy nodded her head. "That is oddly common." She frowned. "But it's also kind of rude. Where are you taking your date?"
"Well, it's happening in Canterlot so we would see some of the sights and get some food." Button Mash said. He tilted his head. "You're... Fluttershy, right?"
"I am." Fluttershy said with a nod. "I thought we met before..." She went quiet, wondering if Button Mash somehow forgot her.
"The other times I've seen you, you... Don't actually talk."
"Oh! That's because I'm shy. But I got a flyer one day on being more assertive. I got a bit too assertive though, and now I'm fine with just being Old Fluttershy."
Button Mash stared blankly in confusion. "I don't get it."
"Um. I'll just say I went overboard being assertive. Oh! Are you getting a nice suit from Rarity?"
"I'm getting a dress!" Button Mash said joyfully.
"Oh! I didn't realize you were gay." Fluttershy's voice plummeted quickly. She didn't want to seem rude, but to not even realize that somepony was-
"I'm not." Button Mash said, slightly confused.
"Oh." Fluttershy tried to hide behind her hair.
Button Mash looked at a clock that hung on the wall. "I gotta go. Bye Fluttershy! Have a nice day!" Button Mash left the steam room.
"Bye." Fluttershy said softly. She was confused. Button Mash wasn't gay, but was going to wear a dress. Was he lying to himself?
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LATERRRRRRRRRUMPLSTILKIN OR WHATEVER IT WAS.
*
Button Mash trotted happily. Bulk Biceps was actually good at massages, and at doing hair. With Button Mash, however, he just gave a slight trim and comb. But that wasn't really important.
As Button Mash trotted, he felt like many ponies were staring at him. He turned to look. Some ponies turned away, while others openly stared at him. He looked at his flanks. No cutie mark yet. He shrugged, and continued to Rarity's Boutique.
"Welcome to- Oh! Hello Button Mash! I have your gown ready!" Rarity said joyfully, almost singing. "Just step behind the curtain and try it on."
Button Mash ran into the curtained changing room. A light blue glow lowered a dress to him. He let out a squee of joy and put on the gown.
Rarity closed her eyes. "Please head to the stand. I wish the see the masterpiece on you!" A few moments later, Rarity opened up her eyes and let out a squee of her own. Button Mash wore a pretty dress, with a dark grey collar, a dress pattern of a pinkish purple around the neck, with purple as the body.
"It's beautiful!" Button Mash said in joy. He stood on his hind legs and gave a twirl, before landing on his hooves. He then rushed up to Rarity, hugging her tightly. "Thank you so much!"
"You're very welcome, darling. Just remember to let me know in advance by at least two days." Rarity said, setting a yellow set of saddle bags on Button Mash'es back.
Button Mash released his hug to look. "What's this for?"
"Well, it's to hold money in. Canterlot is somewhat expensive, after all. It's also been enchanted so it weighs three feathers." Rarity explained. "The bits in the bag are to be used for your day out ONLY."
"Thank you! Oh! I gotta go!" Button Mash ran out the door as Sweetie Belle walked down the stairs.
Sweetie Belle paused. That girl looked familiar. "Hey Rarity?" Sweetie Belle asked. "Who was that?"
"Oh that was-" Rarity paused, remembering her sister's crush on Button Mash. "That was... Oh look at the time! I have dresses to make, yes indeed."
Sweetie Belle arched an eye brow, giving a very skeptical look at her sister. "Really?" she deadpanned.
"Oh alright. It was Button Mash. And no, I'm not joking." Rarity held up a small notebook as her sister stood shocked. "I suppose I have time...."
*
Button Mash hummed to himself as he trotted to the train station. He knew ponies were staring at him, but he didn't mind. He met his mother waiting at the train station. She looked shocked. "Button!?"
Button Mash'es ears instinctively flattened to his head. "Did I do something wrong?"
Cream Heart quickly searched for an excuse to her action. "You're not going to Canterlot!" she stomped over to Button Mash and removed his propeller. "With that on you. I just know you'd lose it there." She kissed his head. "I'll hang onto it for you, okay sweetie?"
"Okay Mom." Button Mash was slightly disappointed, but realized his mom was right. "Any idea why everypony is staring at me?"
"Well, probably because they heard you were going on a date in Canterlot. And not for any other reason." Cream Heart shot a glare to a nearby gawking pony.
The pony didn't take the hint and said "I didn't think you were gay!"
"I'm not." Button Mash answered, blankly.
"Alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Aboard!" The train Conductor shouted. His eyes were red with yellow replacing the white. He shook his head and his eyes turned normal."That was weird" he said to himself.
Button Mash gave his mother a quick hug before boarding the train.
Gibson leaned towards his mother. "We're not really gonna let him go by himself, are we?"
"Of course not. I'm already getting help from Twilight and her friends." Cream Heart answered.
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MEANWHILE!!!!!!AHHHHGHGFHFNGHGBGHCVGHVG DUCKS
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The child had gotten the suit. It was nice and crisp. The child paid the train fare, already knowing her parents and friends were in another train compartment. Babs Seed let out a sigh. She saw why they thought she was gay, but didn't understand why they couldn't except that she wasn't. A grin grew on her face. Maybe she could prank them...