Reformed Unicorn Group Podcast

by Quoterific


Chapter 67- Dressed For The Occasion

“Hello every creature!” Starlight welcome every creature back, “After the Summer Sun Celebration at Canterlot, we are now back in the studio, with a special guest with us.” Starlight paused to allow Tempest to take over.

“We will be discussing the various ins and outs of fashion and all the tips you need to stand out from the crowd!” Tempest continued.

“So please welcome,” Trixie introduced, allowing another pause so Sunset can fill it in.

“The Element of Generosity herself, Rarity!” Sunset welcome her, followed by the clapping of hooves from the others. Rarity gave a flourish of her mane and gave a ladylike smile in greeting.

“Thank you darlings, for that wonderful and warm reception!” Rarity thanked graciously, “As we agreed, we are going to talk about everything to do with my love of fashion! I addition, I was so inspired from your daily talks on the show, that I just had to make dresses for each and every one of you!”

“Dresses for the Great and Powerful Trixie, besides my glorious hat and cape? Now we’re talking!” Trixie smiled gleefully, causing the others to roll their eyes, again, at Trixie’s self-indulgent. Tempest on the other hand looked down at her clothes she had worn and gotten used to when being with the Storm King. Noticing where Tempest was looking, Rarity smiled.

“And don’t worry about those, things,” Rarity tsked, “I have made you something that will just scream how much you have changed!” Tempest only gave a small smile and nod. That caused Rarity waver in uncertainty. The others looked equally concerned.

“Is there something wrong?” Starlight asked.

“No,” Tempest sighed, “It’s just hard to move on from what I did. What I always wore is a reminder what I’ve done.”

“Oh, darling,” Rarity comforted, “Me, Twilight and her friends, along with the others in the room, have forgiven and moved on. Fashion and ponies change all the time, I mean one trend doesn’t stick forever. However, the friends you have made and forgave you. That is something that will truly last a long while.”

Tempest smiled and nodded. Rarity got out of her seat to a blind cover to reveal her dresses for the others in the studio.

“And now, without further ado, let’s talk about fashion.” Using her magic she lifted the cover, revealing the dresses she has made. The others let out a sound of awe. Rarity really outdone herself, and she was definitely proud of her work, judging by the pride on her face.

“Now Tempest, your firework show for Songbird Serenade’s performance just spoke to me! The colours I used really pop out like the fireworks in the night skies. I have chosen darkened purples to match your coat and sewed on firework patterns!” Tempest’s jaw almost dropped to the floor.

“It looks amazing!” She complimented loudly. She then looked at her old clothes. Taking a deep breath, she took of her old clothes, allowing Rarity to help put on her new dress.
“You look fabulous, darling! Absolutely fabulous!” Rarity complimented as she circled around Tempest, inspecting her work. When she was satisfied, she gave a courteous nod and moved on to a brightly orange and yellow dress.

“For you Sunset, I have made on inspired by your name of a burning sunset! I asked Spike himself to locate his old pet phoenix Peewee’s nest to allow me to gather some phoenix feathers which is part of the head piece here. I chose a fiery pattern to display the beauty and movement of fire and the passing of the sun,” Rarity described her work. Sunset only nodded as she took in her new dress. Stepping forward, she also allowed Rarity to put on her dress. Sunset gave a giddy smile.

“I should allow the Rarity from CHS to give you a mannequin of a human, so that you can adapt the dress for the next Fall Formal,” Sunset suggested. Rarity’s eyes lit up.

“That sounds positively delightful! I’m up to a challenge like that!” Rarity gleefully exclaimed. She then moved onto Trixie’s dress, who was already eyeing it up and down.

“For Trixie, I have created something that just screams Great and Powerful. I have based if off of your cloak and hat, with matching colours and patterns of stars and swirls. I even included a head piece with playing card patterns of aces, spades, hearts and diamonds,” Rarity pointed at each bit of detail, then glanced at Trixie with uncertainty as she was still inspecting it, “Don’t you like it?”

“No,” Trixie said flatly, causing Rarity to almost faint, Starlight to give her the stink-eye, “I love it! You have captured how Great and Powerful I truly am! Now put this masterpiece on me!” Rarity gave a sigh of relief.

“I am lucky to have brought my fainting couch with me,” Rarity muttered, causing the others to look at the couch at the back of the studio.

“And finally Starlight, I have embedded gems into your dress, giving it a glowing effect. The colours match your mane and coat beautifully, with a back headband with dark roses for a dramatic flourishing effect! What do you think?” Rarity turned to Starlight.

“Well I think it’s wonderful,” Starlight smiled back. Rarity clapped her hooves together and fitted the dress onto Starlight. The others took the time to inspect each other properly dressed.

“These are all wonderful, Rarity,” Sunset admired, “But why specifically did you make them?” Rarity gave a sly smile, causing the others to turn to each other in confusion.

“Why, it’s for these of course!” Rarity held out four golden tickets in her magic. Everypony’s eyes widened, knowing what was in her magical grasp.

“Are those?” Trixie asked with a dopey smile.

“They are indeed!” Rarity chuckled, “Your show was a big hit, so Twilight asked Celestia for some extra tickets to give you so you can all attend the Grand Galloping Gala! You’ve literally become an overnight sensation, that everypony wants you to be there on the night! And the best part is, you'll be in the VIP section, seeing how you are all technically celebrities now! That will include some famous fashion designers, singers and writers and the Wonderbolts! I can see Rainbow feeling particularly jealous at that last one.” The others turned to each other with big smiles, and embraced each other in a big group hug.

"Wow Rarity, you didn't have to do this really," Starlight complimented, but Rarity waved a hoof.

"Nonsense, darling. I am the Element of Generosity, and it is the Grand Galloping Gala. The night where every creature wants to be at, so I insist that you all look fabulous!" Rarity demanded. It was then that Sunset came up with an idea.

"Will we be allowed to interview some of the guests at the Gala?" Sunset wondered.

"I think that would be a wonderful idea!" Rarity suggested, "I'm sure Princess Celestia and Princess Luna wouldn't mind at all. It would just be like a red carpet talk, or a backstage interview!"

"Back-staging? Now I'm definitely in for that!" Sunset's smile grew wider at the idea.

“Well, that was a big surprise to end this show on a high note!” Starlight laughed, “We will see you all soon on our best night ever!”

“You just had to say that didn’t you, darling?” Rarity muttered, “Ta-ta for now every creature, and remember, be fabulous for all to see!”