//------------------------------// // Rarity Fasion Horse(1) // Story: Ponies Versus the Internet // by KenDoStudios //------------------------------// "Darling, I do believe it is my turn now," said Rarity. "Oh yes, please do," said Twilight. Rarity smiled at Twilight as she took the computer helm "I wonder what manner of fashion humanity makes"she said as she typed "Latest fashion" in the search query. The computer thinks and gives a response "Fashion has changed dramatically since the industrial revolution. Fashion today focuses more on comfort than style. In the past, people wore clothes made of wool or linen. Today, people wear clothing made of polyester, nylon, and spandex because these materials provide greater warmth without having to sacrifice comfort. "Spandex? I never hear of such a thing," said Rarity as she searched spandex on the computer. "it's a material made of synthetic fibers which are very stretchy and provide great resistance to tearing." answered the computer Rarity read some of the results. "Not as Fru Fru as my dresses, in fact very plain and basic in my opinion. It must be uncomforting to wear it!" she kept scrolling "What are bras? I have never heard of such things. She types Bras on the computer. "A bra is a garment worn under a woman's blouse to support her breasts. The purpose of a bra is to hold up an unsupported breast. A bra provides support to prevent sagging and make the breasts appear firmer." said the computer. "Why do they do that? We never wore any "bras" for our breasts? asked Rarity. "In ancient times women did not wear bras. This practice evolved later. For example, Queen Victoria began wearing a corset to enhance her figure and breasts in 1848. Other European women followed suit. By 1870, the corset had become fashionable among young American women. The use of a corset became common practice among women across Europe. the computer chimed. "Enhance figure? I wonder... Twilight... don't you think I have a good figure?" asked Rarity "I think you have a perfect figure," said Spike, swooning. Twilight looked over Rarity's body critically. "you're right. You always look so elegant and beautiful. why would I ever doubt your beauty?" Rarity smiled as she typed 'women's rights into the computer. The computer thought for a moment. "Women's rights are human rights. Women have equal standing with men in society. They are free from discrimination based upon gender." the computer responded "Thats an interesting topic... why did you type that?" asked Twilight "I was wondering if this technology could help improve women's lives. Maybe women would stop being oppressed by men." said Rarity "why do you say that?" asked Twilight. "Because Fancy Pants tramples all over me sometimes!, UGHHH men! why do they think they are better than Moi?" shouted Rarity "Because you let him!" yelled Twilight. "I beg your pardon? gasped Rarity. "What I mean is, that you allow yourself to be trampled on, instead of standing up for yourself," explained Twilight. Rarity slumped down in a chair. "Do you really think I am letting myself be trampled on by the man who I like?" "yes, he does not value you," said Twilight. "he values me enough to buy me nice things." protested Rarity. "those things aren't real Rarity. He only buys you those things out of pity." "Pity? Why would he feel sorry for me? I am doing fine, thank you very much." replied Rarity indignantly. "He feels sorry for you because you give him the impression that you will do anything to keep his attention," argued Twilight. Rarity glared at Twilight. "But how else am I supposed to show him that I care for him other than buying him expensive gifts?" "well you could tell him that you love him," suggested Twilight. "Love him? But I haven't even told him I like him yet," muttered Rarity. "It doesn't matter. Tell him anyway," said Twilight. "Are you sure about this?" asked Rarity. "Let's ask the computer" twilight said while typing in "What is love?" on the computer. A song pops up as the first result "Haddaway - What Is Love (Echo)" "Oh look a song let's listen!" said Twilight "NOPE NOPE NOPE!" clamored pinkie pie "Don't do that! thats not allowed!" "Pinkie Pie what are you on about?" asked Rarity. "It's against the rules. Just trust me on this one." "Alright fine said Twilight as she scrolled down the page." The computer gave another result "Love is when someone cares about something or someone above themselves. To love is also to desire to protect them." "That sounds like fancy talk to me," said Pinkie Pie. "However," continued the computer "love can take many forms, including romantic love, familial love, platonic love, and friendship love." "Friendship love?" mumbled Rarity. "Well we already know that a pony has to love their friends before they can love anyone else," said Twilight. "but that's not true! I am perfectly capable of loving several people at once!" exclaimed Rarity. "No, you can't! That's impossible! All ponies are born incapable of having more than one friend." said Twilight. "oh ho ho ho ho ho! So you mean to tell me that YOU DONT LOVE ME!?" demanded Rarity angrily. "No, but..." started Twilight. "and I bet you don't love spike either!" screamed Rarity. "Yes. I mean NO! I mean...." stammered Twilight. "LIAR!" yelled Rarity. "NO! I'm NOT lying!!" insisted Twilight "Then prove it!" said Rarity. "How should I prove it?" asked Twilight. "By telling us both that you love each of us equally!" ordered Rarity. "I do!, I love you both equally," said Twilight. Both ponies stare at each other. "What just happened?" asked Fluttershy. "I believe my little princess just declared her undying love for two completely different creatures... you should now totally get married," said Rainbow Dash giggling "No, I didn't " asked Twilight "It's plutonic love!" "UH HUUHHH!" said Rainbow Dash sarcastically. "I mean It's True love between 2 best friends." Pinkie pie said continuing the prank. "Whatever," grumbled Twilight. "Anyway, next question," said Rarity. "What is the most common form of love?" typed Rarity into the computer. "Rarity!" yelled Twilight. "What?" Another pop-up appears "According to the dictionary: Romantic love- A strong feeling of affection for another person, especially with sexual overtones." Rarity looks down with a dark expression on her face. "Sex..." she says agast. "I see now..." "It's ok, there isn't always sex involved in romance," said Twilight. "Yeah, sometimes it's just holding hands and hugging," added Rainbow dash. "Sometimes it's kissing and cuddling too," said Pinkie pie. Rarity stares blankly at the screen. She turns away from all 3 of her friends. "Hey what's wrong?" asked Twilight. "Nothing," answered Rarity, seeing Spike just sitting there twirling his tail and looking at her. She knew full well of his feelings towards her and she also knew he would come of age very soon. She would hope to give Spike a slow letdown if he asked her to go steady. or maybe she would fulfill every desire he could have ever wanted... but that was a future Rarity problem.