//------------------------------// // Day 2 | part 2 // Story: Crime: The Beginning // by WwolfJade123 //------------------------------// Rainbow grunts as she did another lap around the huge cloud just beside her house. With her speed, it didn't leave space for the gas to escape, just made it all mush and squeeze together. She was agitated, having almost cried in front of her best friend because she was worried made her flush in embarrassment and had led her to gather all of the clouds near her house. The once white puffy mush in the sky turned into a dark grey mess. She knew it'll explode any moment and droplets of water would burst out like wildfire but she didn't care. Actually, that was what she was doing right now. She blew out a breath as she wiped her forehead. She just stared at the cotton ball in the sky before she grinned widely and poked one hoof to the cloud. Chuckling when a few droplets escaped. This was going to be fun, she could feel it in her bones. Rainbow huffed before she flew at least a few feet away from the cloud. She did a stretches, her eyes fixated on the cloud in front of her before she took her stance. A cocky smirk plastered on her face. A streak of rainbow followed her way as she darted toward the cloud. She yelled out her anticipation as she got closer and closer, the adrenaline kicked in and she wasn't even afraid that she might get complaints from the nearby animals. She stiffened one hoof and placed it in front of her like a shield. But before anything, she came to an abrupt stop. A purple portal appeared in front of her. She panted and panted before the realisation dawned her. Her eyes widen, panic quickly flared inside of her. Purple. Portal. Mysterious Appearance. And then there was one word she dreaded the most. She quickly jumped in. Twilight. ~ Rarity sighed and gave up, limping her hooves on the sewing machine. It was kind of boring, working without her favourite assistant by her side. But then again, he had his practically sister to take care of which was one of the most understandable reasons why he couldn't attend today's, Tuesday Inspiration day. The fashionista climbed off her stool and made her way to the nearest drawer. She levitated her glasses on top of one of her cabinets and opened the drawer with her hoof. Thinking about using her magic for the second time already made her tired, she didn't know why but it did. It's like she get's magic block the same time she get's art block, it's so frustrating every time it happens. She bit down a scarf and wrapped it gracefully around her neck. Her next trek? Down stairs. Luckily for her, Sweetie Belle was sitting near one mannequin playing with her magic. She was giggling to herself as she swept the floor, her broom was twirling and spinning, though it seemed so child-like it was efficient. At that, Rarity could give a point. She trotted happily towards her younger sister, "How is my sister doing at this lovely afternoon?" Sweetie Belle jumped off her seat, her magical hold of the broom fading. She fell down the floor with a yelp followed by a loud thud. Rarity winced at the sight. "Are you alright?" She asks. The uncertainty and phantom pain clear in her voice. Sweetie rubbed her head and tried to send a glare towards her sister, "What was that for? Sneaking up to somepony while their doing their jobs." Rarity bowed slightly, "I am very sorry, Sweetie Belle. I was just having art block and was wondering if you're free this afternoon?" There was desperation behind her azure eyes, the kind where Sweetie Belle was weak. The filly groaned, but smiled nonetheless. It was rare for Rarity to have art block so she was happy to oblige when it comes to free time spending with her big sis. "Sure! I'm up for the challenge!" Shivers went down both their spines. Their attention was caught up at the sudden surge of magical aura behind Rarity. They quickly took their stance and waited for the teleportation spell to cast. The aura was dark and they weren't really sure if it can be trusted. They furrowed in confusion when a simple purple portal appeared in front of them. Rarity sent Sweetie a confused glance, only for the filly to shrug in response. This was definitely not what they expected. At all. Rarity expected a darker version of Twilight and Sweetie expected someone like Sombra to appear. Not a random portal. She resisted the urge to scoff. Was Pinkie Pie throwing one of her pranks again? If so, how in Equestria's mind did she manage to get magical residue that was so similar to Twilight's and Sombra's. "Pinkie Pie if you are behind this menace, I'll have you know that you'll get a long and firm lecture!" She yelled at the portal, expecting the fluffy mare to emerge out the side. Sweetie cleared her throat, "Uhh... I don't think that it's Pinkie's idea to summon a portal... even for her that's a little too much..." Rarity narrowed her eyes in suspicion, still waiting patiently. Only three seconds passed and she sighed in defeat and hung her head low. "Do you wanna check it out?" Rarity glanced at her sister, "Why do say that? For all we know some changeling will come out, or-or Sombra could be waiting from the other side. She shuddered at the mere thought of the dark king. Sweetie leaned on one side, "Then what do you propose to do?" "I'll go inside." Sweetie Belle face palmed. "Can you go check on Twilight and tell her about the situation? I can take it from here." Without another word, Sweetie nodded and ran off to the crystal castle.