//------------------------------// // Chapter 5 // Story: MLP FiM - A Falling Out Series // by Lightninghoof_AUS //------------------------------// My Little Pony Friendship is Magic A Falling Out part 5 By Lightning Blitz Lightning and Luna where standing outside of the Apple’s family home as they were getting ready to leave and head to Rarity’s place for their next visit as they were talking to Applejack and planning another visit that Lightning himself would make. “Lightning I don’t know what to say with you wanting to help out on the Apple family farm.” Applejack thinks as Big Mac comes up next to her. “Judging by his size and leg’s I would say he would have experience with bucking apple trees,” Big Mac looks to his sister,, “and with Zap Apple harvest coming up I’m sure we could do with the help in getting all the Zap Apple’s in before they disappear of the Zap Apple trees.” Applejack nods and smiles, “I guess your right Big Mac besides the more help we get the better,” she looks to both Lightning and Luna, “we would like the help with the Zap Apple harvest.” Lighting smiles and bows his head, “I will be there, just send me a letter and I will come to help out with the harvest of the Zap Apples and Big Mac was it,” he looks to Big Mac who nods, “your guess is right seeing as the royal family has its own Apple field and everyone helps out to harvest the apples even though we tend to have the biggest field but we share it with everypony.” Big Mac nods and smiles, “I can tell we’ll get on just fine just don’t use magic to harvest the apples.” “Trust me I wouldn’t dream of using magic to harvest apples though I will use magic if anypony gets injured I would need to teleport them to the hospital with myself of course.” Lightning nods. Big Mac nods in understanding, “I understand that and I respect that too, you put others above yourself and that is a noble thing to do.” Luna giggles and smiles nodding as she looks up at the moon, “Hmm I think we better get going if we are to meet Rarity next.” Lighting nods and smiles bowing his head to both Applejack and Big Mac, “It was a pleasure to meet you both this night and do keep warm cause I have a feeling that tomorrow morning is going to be a little cold though I think it means that winter is coming, if I’m right.” Applejack nods and smiles, “I would say so though we’ll be fine as long as we have enough food to see us though out the winter months which means,” She looks to Lightning, “you’ll be helping out with Winter Warp Up?” Lightning blinks and thinks as he was asked the question, “I guess so though I would need to be told what team I would be on not to mention my own duties would need to be settle first.” Applejack nods, “Understood though you’ll need sleep before the day so make sure you get some too.” Luna smirks, “Oh I will make sure he’ll get some sleep though just don’t tire him out okay.” Big Mac and Applejack nod before saying their goodbye’s to both the princess and the prince who take off waving goodbye. “Luna you know I’ll get some sleep in even when I’m not busy with my duties I’ll take a nap.” Lightning follows Luna to Rarity’s home. “I know you will but I can’t have you to tired out from helping warping up Winter which would mean the first new moon of the season.” Luna smiles and looks down before seeing Rarity’s home as she dive down slowing her descent down. Lightning follows Luna down but slowing his descent a little more as he glides down enjoying the night air though his mane. Luna lands first as folds her wings to body as she turns her head to watch Lightning land. Lightning gently flaps his wings as lands silently next to Luna as her jaw drops open at how silent he can be. “I didn’t hear a sound coming from your wings or when you land, why is that?” Luna ask him. Lightning chuckles and smiles, “It’s because of my training Luna, not to mention it helps when sneaking up on pony’s that are waiting for you too.” He kisses her cheek softly. Luna giggles and blushes smiling softly, “Mmmm you’re going to have to teach me how to do that.” Lightning nods and folds his wings against his body as he gently knocks on the door of Rarity’s home. Inside Rarity was working on the finishing touches of a dress when she hears the knock at her door, “Now I wonder who could be calling at this hour and this time of night.” She walks over to the door opens it before gasping at the sight that greeted her eyes before fainting. Lightning blinks as he was about to introduce himself to the pure white unicorn, “Umm was it something I said or did.” He looks to Luna who giggles. “No, no lighting I guess Rarity seeing two royal’s together standing at her door when she opened it might have done it,” Luna lifts Rarity up with her magic,, “though I think seeing a male alicorn would’ve done it more than anything else but I think she may have been hoping for another Alicorn with the same coloring as me.” She walks over to a small longue and place’s Rarity on it. Lightning sighs before walking in as he closes the door with his magic before walking over to Luna and Rarity, “Is she always like this working late into the night.” He looks at the dress at that was nearly finished. Luna nods and smiles, “Sometimes she works all night and though out the morning of the next day.” She too looks over to the dress and blushes as it was an order she placed. Rarity slowly opens her eyes as they flutter open, “Princess Luna, what where am I…” she blinks before looking at the back of her sofa chair, “what did happen,” She looks from Luna then to the Alicorn standing next to her, “and who is this handsome stallion of an alicorn?” Luna smiles and nuzzles her friend, “You fainted when you saw the prince of Stormdale and your inside on your sofa chair.”\ Lightning bows his head to Rarity, “It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Prince Lightning Hoof of Stormdale and may I ask what your name oh mare of pure white that shine’s crisp as the snow its self.” Rarity blinks as she looks at Lightning holding back her excitement think, *A prince here in my shop and he just said that I am like the snow of that shines crisp.* She gulps softly and blushes. “It’s an honour to meet you Prince Lightning Hoof. I’m Rarity and I’m one of Princess Luna’s friends.” Lightning smiles and looks around the shop and the dress’s that had been made for order’s and such along with one event that was coming up, “Rarity could I ask what event is coming up that has you so busy.” Rarity blinks and looks to Luna before looking back to Lighting, “Why darling the Grand Galloping Gala is soon, give or take a month or two.” Luna nods and sighs, “Rarity, the Gala is in four month’s time. Which reminds me, Lightning your invite as my guest and date and if my sister has a problem with that I’ll talk to her saying that I would like you to be there by my side?” Lightning gulps and flicks his ear slightly as he heard that he was invited to the Grand Galloping Gala by Luna, “My dear Luna I be honoured to go as your date to the Grand Galloping Gala.” He bows to Luna deeply who giggles and blushes. Rarity seeing this giggles, “Oh my, such the gentle colt you caught you’re self, Luna and he is handsome but he’ll need something to wear to the gala.” Luna nods and whispers to Rarity, “Your right and I wanted to come here so that you can see him for yourself and so that you can get idea of what he is like and what you think of the colour’s you’ll use to make something for him.” Rarity nods and giggles, “I like your way of thinking Luna though his blue mane and tail are different what colour are they.” She ask Luna in whisper. “His mane and tail are Electric-blue and you see his cutie-mark,” Luna ask Rarity who nods, “try to do a pin or a clasp if you can.” Rarity nods and smiles as she could almost see the design in her mind before she clears her throat, “Lightning could I trouble you for just one little thing.” Lightning turns his head around as he was looking over some of the caps and hats that Rarity had in her shop, “Of course Rarity and what could that be.” Unknown to him he had just posed for Rarity who’s eyes light up. “Just stand like that,” Rarity looks him over and nods before moving a two pieces of paper over to herself and a pen as she draws the outline of Lightning Hoof on the paper before drawing the image of a sky blue tuxedo over his front half with a cap covering his wing, “could you spread your wings please I need to get this design just right.” Lightning nods before spreading his wings wide and up as Rarity and Luna’s eyes go wide just looking at him. “My star’s daring have you ever thought of going into modelling you would be a hit with everypony,” Rarity draws the same pose of Lightning with his wings spread wide and up as she draws the same tuxedo but without the cape and nods, “I would think every mare and stallion would talk about you not to mention you would a good role model for filly’s and clot’s and the event’s you would be invited too.” Luna nods and smiles blushing slightly, “He would make a good model but he would have to move here than and I wouldn’t want to keep him from his job in helping to run his kingdom with his sister.” Rarity nods before blinking, “Sister, he has a sister.” She was thinking of a new design and such in her mind. Luna nods, “Though she would be busy with running the kingdom and won’t be able to make it if she is over seeing something.” Lightning nods and sighs, “Luna if you met my sister she is nothing but all work and no play and raising a little filly of her own with her husband.” Rarity blinks and looks at Lightning, “So she won’t be coming cause of personal matters and such.” Lightning nods and smiles, “Yes Rarity that is correct though me and my sister don’t get along well enough like we did when growing up but it’s something I have learned to live with and have pay no heed to it.” Rarity nods and smiles, “Well then I guess I should get to work on these two outfits right now but I would be a bad hostess to you both.” She goes to put the outfit designs on the work wall before looking at both and smiles. Luna looks at Rarity and sighs seeing the smile, “Rarity I know that look and I know what you’re thinking.” Rarity blinks and looks to Lightning Hoof before looking back to the designs, “Hmmm I wonder what royal purple would like on him is all besides the blue would just clash with mane and tail.” Lightning walks over Rarity’s work wall and see’s the blue design tuxedo, “Any colour would do Rarity besides you are the best from what I have read in the fashion mags about your shop and designs.” Rarity’s eye light up before going wide, “You mean I would have total control over the colours of the over tuxedo.” Lightning nods and bows his head, “If you think the blue would clash with my mane and tail then you can change it.” Rarity blushes and gulps as she had this for friends once and then had them make changes to what they wanted, “No questions ask just your honest word on the design.” Again Lightning nods and smiles as Rarity giggles. Luna smiles and lays down wondering what is going to happen now. Rarity clears her throat softly, “How long are you both going to be here for I could start on the royal purple tuxedo?” she looks to Luna that was laying on her couch as another idea pops into her head. Luna thinks and hums softly, “Hmm about two hours I guess. We did spend four hours with Applejack and her family and Lightning told a lovely story to Applebloom and warned her not to do anything like he did.” Rarity nods and sighs, “Knowing Applebloom anything can happen with her and her friends though I’m wondering about Sweetie Bell’s lesson’s in magic but I think she has a wonderful career as a singer.” Lightning blinks and frowns, “Hmm singing I know some crystal pony’s that like singing in a band but they are having a hard time in keep in tune maybe Sweetie Bell would like to join them. I’m sure they’ll be happy with a singer that can keep in tune.” Rarity blinks and looks at Lightning, “You know the group of crystal pony’s known as Triveo?” She ask him. Lightning nods and chuckles softly, “I wouldn’t go as far as knowing the group as the group Rarity. I knew them all before they formed the group Triveo.” Rarity sways slightly as she was going to faint again, “Please don’t tell Sweetie Bell this if and when you see her but I love the group and I don’t want to give Sweetie Bell the idea of taking something away that she loves.” Lightning bows his head to Rarity, “I won’t tell her Rarity besides we are burning time standing around and chatting.” Rarity nods and blushes before directing Lightning to the big model stand as she brings over the royal purple fabric to measure and cut to length as she takes the measurement of Lightning’s front legs, chest, shoulders, neck size, along his back and where his wings are making sure to leave a little bit of extra for the tails of the tuxedo. Luna watch’s Rarity work as she smiles watching Lightning’s tuxedo coming together as he stands there and moves each leg so that Rarity could make a small update or making it longer in each front leg so that it didn’t hide his fetlock’s from view. Two hours pass as Rarity and Luna where admiring Lightning in his tuxedo as he stand in front of a three way mirror to take in the look of the Royal purple tuxedo. “Mmmm Rarity, you out did yourself on this tuxedo. I’m sure Hoity Toity would be pleased to show case this tuxedo and to have Lightning pose in it for him.” Luna licks her lips wanting to tear the tuxedo of Lightning and do more then make out with him right there and then. Rarity blushes and giggles nudging Luna softly, “Don’t get ideas of tearing or ripping it of him Luna. I would hate to fix this one tuxedo seeing as the fabric I used holds it design and is able to fix itself like new,” she couldn’t take her eyes of Lightning either, “though I wouldn’t mind joining in ripping it from him and doing anything you want with him.” Lightning’s ear twitch as he looks to both Luna and Rarity, “Oh no don’t go getting any idea’s you two. I don’t want to you both with foal outside of marriage.” Luna and Rarity pout and sigh before Luna leans in and whispers to Rarity, “See if you can make a another one but in black and yes I know it may seem but call it better judgement for now.” Rarity nods and smiles giggling softly as she sighs thinking of what Lightning had just said to them, “True darling I wouldn’t dream of having a foal outside of marriage but if your ever back in town and do want to marry do look me up or even Luna or even both of us.” Lightning blinks and sighs, “What did I just get myself into just now?” he sighs deeply and gets off the modelling circle stage and walks over to table as he uses his magic to take the tuxedo of himself and put it neatly on the table. “Oh Lightning we are only teasing besides how did yo like the tuxedo.” Luna ask him as he looks to her. “I don’t like it.” Lightning flicks his tail as he looks it over. Rarity blinks, “You don’t like it.” She ask him as he shakes his head and looks at them both over his shoulder. “No I don’t like it cause I love it,” Lightning smiles and walks over to Rarity, “I love the design and the collapse keeps it nicely in line along with the button’s. The size on the front legs are right and they don’t even sag.” Rarity’s eyes go wide in surprise before she blushes deeply and giggles, “Thank you Lightning beside you are a very good model for doing the tuxedo I’ll be sure to put some trim on it so that it’ll be very more charming for you.” Lightning smiles and nods, “Thank you, Rarity.” Rarity blushes and smiles before turning to look at Luna, "Hmmm I'm not sure what dress you would like Luna." Luna giggles and smiles, "Anything will be fine Rarity, besides it would be nice if it was something to match or something that would highlight my eyes or mane and tail." Rarity giggles and nods, "I'm sure I can do something that might be of both but it would need to be different and anyway why don't you both stay for a cup of tea and we talk about the fashion's that Lightning Hoof has seen." she looks to Lightning Hoof and stands where was looking proud and content. Luna looks over to Lightning and giggles as she see's him standing there proud, "Hmmm Lightning what you think about staying for cup of tea with Rarity." Lightning looks to Luna and nods smiling, "I could do with something nice warm to drink," he bows his head to Rarity, "thank you for the offer ms Rarity." "Oh no I'm not a ms and just Rarity will do," Rarity gets up from the sofa lounge as she heads for the kitchen, "Lightning do be dear and carefully take that tuxedo off I will like to finish it in the morning and I'll be able to start on Luna's dress for the gala." Lightning chuckles and nods as he carefully takes the tuxedo off and folds it neatly on the table before following Luna and Rarity to the kitchen to have a cup of tea and chat for a bit. 30 minutes later after they had talked about fashion and extending a trade deal with Rarity that Lightning Hoof wasn't going to deny Rarity the chance to work some gems from his kingdom for some dress's that would look excellent on any mare. Luna smiles and looks at the sky sighing, "Lightning I think we best be going seeing as we have Pinkie Pie to visit and then Fluttershy," she and Lightning where standing at the door saying their good-bye's to Rarity, "I want to save Rainbow dash and Twilight Sparkle for last that way I can get a letter to my sister telling her that I have met with my friends and that I'm okay." Lightning nods and sighs, "I think your right," he bows his head to Rarity, "It was a pleasure to meet you Rarity and thank you for the tuxedo you made I will pay for it if you like me t.." he was cut off. "Lightning, it’s a gift for helping Luna and keeping her company when she was upset besides if I was in Luna's hoofs I would have done the same thing," Rarity looks to Luna who had walked out the door and was looking at the moon, "please tell me you'll take good care her and make sure she isn't lonely I would hate for her to go Nightmare Moon again on all of us." "Rarity I will give my word I will do everything in my power to protect Luna and keep her company but she needs her friends too don't forget that even I can see it in her eyes," Lightning smiles and leans closer to Rarity and whispers, "I may have a request later on sometime can I count on you." Rarity blinks and nods, "what request would that be." she ask whispering back. "I can't tell until after the gala which at which point I hope I have the gift I want to give to Luna is true." Lightning smiles before walking over to Luna and nuzzles cheek. Luna nuzzles back giggling softly, "Ready to go," she ask Lightning who nods his head before the both look back and nod to Rarity, "See you next week Rarity, if not sooner." "Thank you for the wonderful tea Rarity and I'll have those gems for you next week." Lightning smile’s before taking a running start to get himself into the air as he spreads his wings taking off from the ground as Rarity got her first look at his wing tips dancing in the moon light. Luna smiles and giggles before following as she takes off from the ground and leads the way to Pinkie Pie's work place, Sugar Cube Corner. Rarity smiles and walks back inside after waving to Luna and Lightning as she had a wonderful idea for the trim on the tuxedo and an idea for Luna's dress for the upcoming gala. **************************************************************************** Meanwhile at Sugar Cube Corner, Mr and Ms Cake where busy rushing around getting things done as Pinkie Pie was foal sitting the foals as they never had two royals come to their store at once or at the same time. “So Pinkie, both Princess Luna and Prince Lightning are coming here and you want to make the prince feel welcome?” Mr Cake ask Pinkie Pie. “Yep, I just know Princess Luna is going to love him though I’m sure he looks like or what he does for that matter.” Pinkie Pie was carrying both Pound and Pumpkin Cake on her back as the twins were older and able to be carried around on Pinkie Pie’s back having been two years has past and the twins were starting to learn how to speak and such. Ms Cake looks at the time and yawns, “I think we should get to bed and the foals need their sleep too.” Mr Cake nods and walks over to Pinkie Pie as the twins yawn, “Come on you two, time for bed you have been up far longer than we would you to be.” Mr Cake lets Pound Cake climb onto his back even as Ms Cake takes Pumpkin Cake on her back as they head upstairs for bed not wanting to open until late tomorrow. Pinkie watches and smiles as she waits as a knock from the door front door gets attention as she zips over to the door. Luna giggles softly as she nods talking to Lightning outside as she had been wanting to get Lightning to meet the pink mare that loves throwing parties. “Do I really need to meet her cause judging from what you told me she can be one subject and then another subject without thinking.” Lightning looks at Luna as he stands there. Luna nods, “I do Lightning, besides you’ll love her bubbly personality and cheer.” At that moment the door opens as Pinkie Pie smiles, “Hello princess Luna.” she greets Luna before gasping and zipping inside as she sees Lightning. “Is she always like that.” Lightning sighs softly as he lets Luna walk in and cast a silent spell on the stairs and the ceiling and the doors to let the Cakes sleep. “She is but only with those that she hasn’t meet before.” Luna nods as Lightning walks in and closes the door as Pinkie Pie comes back in with the treats that were made. Lightning looks up at the treats and licks his lips, “Now those do look tasty enough to eat. Pinkie nods and smiles, “Yep we have custard tarts, custard éclairs, chocolate éclairs, cheese cake, apple cake, chocolate moose, strawberries in chocolate….” Pinkie goes on to tell the rest of the treats before getting around to giving Lightning her, “silly me I forgot to introduce myself. I’m Pinkie Pie and your own birthday planner and wedding planner pony in one, I also foal sit and have been doing so for two years now for the Cakes.” Lightning blinks still licking his lips, “It’s a pleasure to meet you Pinkie, I’m Price Lightning Hoof of Stormdale, Could I trouble you for some cheese cake it’s been a long time since I have tasted Strawberry Chessecake.” Pinkie Pie nods and giggles softly, “Of course you can your highness the treats were made for both Luna and you to eat though that chocolate mud cake may not survive the night.” Pinkie points the Chocolate mud cake make from Jaffa’s and strawberry’s mixed into the mix. Lightning nods and gulps as he was rather hungry along was Luna as they hadn’t had anything to eat. Before all three started to dig into the treats as Lightning takes a bite of the Strawberry cheesecake and just let the flavour wash over his taste buds. “Mmmm now that is best Strawberry Cheesecake I have ever tasted in a long time. You know it’s hard to get the best tasting Strawberry Cheesecake just right and who ever made this made this perfectly to perfection.” Lightning swallows his first bite before starting to eat the rest of the slice he had on his plate. Luna on the other hoof was enjoying some Cherry tarts as she enjoyed the taste of them along with some wiped cream on the side. Pinkie Pie nods and as she was making sure to control herself and not wanting to give Lightning the wrong impression off her, “The Cakes made everything and I’ll tell them that you love their Strawberry Cheesecake.” Lightning nods as he was helping himself to another slice with some apple tarts and wimped cream. About hour had passed and all three were sitting back with full bellies as Pinkie had said the Chocolate mud didn’t survive the treat feast with all of them eating as much as they could. “That was one good feed.” Lightning pats his belly before placing a hoof over his mouth to stop a burp from coming up. Luna nods and smiles blushing, “Yes it was one good feed,” she looks to Pinkie Pie, “please give the cakes our thanks and I think Lightning would like that recipe for the Strawberry Cheesecake to take back home with him.” Pinkie nods and giggles as she snorts slightly, “I’ll let them know Luna besides that treat feast was what we all needed with you two missing out on alittle midnight lunch.” Lightning nods before burping loudly, “Excuse me.” He blushes slightly as Pinkie rolls over laughing as Luna giggles. Lucky I had the foresight of casting the silent spell before the feast otherwise we would’ve woken up the Cakes up stairs.” Lightning sighs and smiles, “That Luna is why I love you.” He kisses her cheek softly as Luna blushes deeply giggling from the kiss to her cheek. “I know I have some Apple Cider in fridge anyone want any.” Pinkie pie gets up as she walks over to the fridge to grab three Apple Ciders from it.