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// Chapter 17: Doubts. 
// Story: Harmony of Light: An Oath to Return season 1. 
// by Xionforgotten 
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Day 62: Uncertainly pinkie promises.

" How about a rematch sometime? Fair and square! no dark powers involved" 

" You're stupid. Sooner or later the heartless will swallow your heart" 

" WAKE UP" 

" WOAH!!"  Roxas shouted waking up from his dream.

" Urgh I forgot that I slept on top of the barnyard"

" But that dream...it felt like Sora was trying to tell me something"Roxas said flying to his room. He grabbed his diary and started writing today's thoughts.

 Day 62: The continuation of my friends Keyblade Training is going quite well. Twilight has already managed to take upgrade her magic spells to tier two, the others are still a little surprised that they can cast magic spells but at least progress is progress.

Furthermore, I had an unusual strange mental connection with one of my friends, for some reason I heard Rarity calling me to save her after a group of Diamond Dogs kidnapped her, luckily we were able to rescue her harmless and in no time but what concerns me is that for some reason I manifested a negative emotion without realizing it.

It happen when one of our friends, Spike, was daydreaming about something...he got closer to Applejack and tried to kiss her...I know it wasn't intentional but...why did that happen to me? Maybe Nightmare make me experience that feeling? I don't know... Roxas stop writing for a sec and watched his hoof.

He started thinking about the possibility that Nightmare was starting to control his body.

" Could that be the reason why that dream of Sora felt so different?" He thought while continuing his writing in the journal.

" Moreover, the action I did caught the attention of Applejack, and after we all had our ice cream at the sunset, she approach me and ask me what happened back down there. I tell her the truth and she offered me a kiss, quite directly may I say, but I had to decline her offer for now...I don't know how to feel about this...Applejack was the first friend I met in this world...and when I Met the others an old feeling arrived in my body, it was a feeling I haven't experienced in a long time, but with Applejack it felt... Roxas wrote but was interrupted, he hear some footsteps coming into his room.

He hide the diary on the side table and left his room using the window, he peek a little just to see that Applejack was picking up his bed sheets.

" Oh I forgot, Applejack thinks that I'm with Rarity right now" Roxas thought.

He stayed just for a little to see what his friend would do in his room.

" Why Applejack, why you can't tell him...is so simple"  She thought out loud.

" She is thinking out loud"  he thought.

" Next time you saw him you're going to tell him, you got this, you just go with him and tell him that you like his company...? no no no, not like that" 

" What is she trying to...woah!"  Roxas thought, but he accidentally make a sound causing Applejack to check the window.

" [Phew] That was close, thank Celestia I'm a pegasus" 

" Now, it's time for the spa I don't want to keep Rarity and Fluttershy waiting"  He said flying over.

When Roxas arrived at Rarity's house, he couldn't help but feel a little schemed about what Applejack was talking about before, but he quickly was interrupted by Rarity who was ready for the day in the Spa.

"Oh Roxas, you are finally here, are you ready for our delightful day?" 

" Yeah...I guess" 

" Is something wrong darling?" Rarity asked.

"Oh nothing, is just my first time in a Spa, I'm a little nervous"  Roxas answered.

"There's nothing to worry about, just relax and let the masseurs do their work" Rarity commented.

" Got it, let's go" 

Both friends started heading towards the spa, but they both were stopped by a weird-looking mare halfway through.

"Hey you two!!! come here for a sec."  the mare said. 

" OH MY GOSH, OH MY GOSH, OH MY GOSH" 

Rarity was speechless at the encounter, but Roxas was extremely confused so he decided to ask Rarity who was that mare.

"Rarity, who is she?" Roxas asked.

"Darling, She is the most famous fashion photographer in all of Equestria, Photo finish!". Rarity answered. 

"Nice hat you got there miss.. Photo finish said.

"Thank you some much, I made it," Rarity said..

"I got to admit that's a very remarkable piece, maybe later I will stop by your shop to take some photos, see you later" Photo finish said.

"Oh my God, oh my God Roxas, Photo finish want to take pictures of my work"Rarity said crying with joy.

" You said that mare is the most famous photographer here, imagine all the new clients you will get, that's some good news Rarity"  Roxas said.

" Hold me, Roxas, I think I'm fainting" Rarity said

"Woah hold on!!!  Rarity are you ok?" Roxas asked.

"Yes, is just so much to handle,  but for now, let's go to the spa my darling, I need to talk with Fluttershy about this" Rarity said.

"Right, I'm sure she wants to hear all of your news" Roxas said.

After the little chit-chat between them, the pair entered the Spa. Rarity talks with the attendants while Roxas just waits for her friend. 

" The reception is so clean, and the staff here are kinder than I thought"  Roxas thought waving at the masseuses causing both of them to giggle.

" C´mon Roxas, Fluttershy is this way" Rarity said.

" Right back at ya"  Roxas said

The pair finally entered the room where Fluttershy was.

"So sorry, Fluttershy. I hate being late for our weekly get-together. The usual!" Rarity said. 

"Something happened, and we arrived a little late" Roxas said apologizing too.

"Is everything all right?" Fluttershy asked. 

"Well..."

"Oh, it's much more than all right. I was on my way here, wearing my latest hat creation, when who should stop me on the street but Photo Finish!?" Rarity answered. 

"Oh my... sorry I don't know her?!"  Fluttershy said.

" Oh darling, you need to update your circle, but before we continue let´s steam up the room" 

Roxas nodded and added some pieces of charcoal to the fire.
[steam hisses]

"So Photo Finish? who is she"Fluttershy asked.

"She is the most famous fashion photographer in all of Equestria. Anywho, she saw my hat and said it was marvelous!"Rarity said.

"What a lovely compliment."Fluttershy answered.

She was so impressed that she wants to take some pictures of my shop featuring some of my clothes!

"Gotta say, I can't wait to see the shop become famous worldwide" Roxas said.

"[squee] That's wonderful to hear congratulations you both" Fluttershy said.

"But most importantly do you know what this could mean for my fashion career?" Rarity said

"Yes Rarity, congratulations" Fluttershy answered in happiness.

"But I'm going to need somepony fabulous to model for me. Somepony with beauty. Somepony with grace. Somepony... like you?" Rarity said offering Fluttershy the model job.

"Fluttershy: Oh, goodness. I don't know."

"C'mon Fluttershy, I know you can do it" Roxas said encouraging his friend.

"Rarity: Oh, this is such a huge opportunity. And it would mean so much to me."

Fluttershy: "I'm flattered."

Rarity:" Please, nopony is going to have your elegance and poise."

Fluttershy: "But..."

Rarity: "Nopony!"

Fluttershy:" There has to be somepony more quali-"

Rarity: "Please!"

Fluttershy: "Somepony more into fashion like Roxas."

Rarity: " Oh don't worry, he is my male model now"

 Roxas: "Wait wha..."

Rarity: "Please, please, pleeease!"

Fluttershy:"[blushes] Oh, if it's that important for you, of course, I'll do it."

"Rarity: Oh, thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou! You are the best friend a pony could ever have!"

"Now let's enjoy the jacuzzi cause this is going to be a hard day, shall we?"

Both girls nodded as they entered the jacuzzi.

'' Woah, this feels amazing, the warmth of the water is relaxing all of my muscles, and what best to be alongside two of my dearest friends" Roxas commented. 

"I should come more often to these kinds of places, y´know, for cooling my head from all the pressure and stress, and it's also a great opportunity to spend time with you two and the others, What do you think? '' Roxas said wrapping his wings around Fluttershy and Rarity to keep them close to him.

''Mmm...yes that's a great idea Roxas we will like that very much''. The two mares said nuzzling into his chest.

A little time later, some pony arrived to attend to our protagonists.

"Excuse me, Rarity, Roxas, and Fluttershy." A blue mare named Aloe with a pink mane, pink tail, and a pink lotus flower as her cutie mark and her twin sister named Lotus with a pink coat and blue mane, blue tail, and the same cutie mark as hers suddenly said, entering the main room where the jacuzzi was. 

"Sorry to interrupt all of you, but it's time for us to dry your bodies so we can massage them and comb your manes and tails". the pink pony added, smiling knowingly as she looked at Rarity and Fluttershy.

"Hey, you are the girls I met at the reception, alright let's do this" Roxas said.

Upon hearing that Roxas let go of his two mare friends, got up from the jacuzzi slowly, and then at the same time Aloe, the sister of Lotus ran to dry and comb him.

'' There you go my dear, now come with me to one of the massage rooms for your body treatment''. Roxas nod his head and began to follow her out of the Jacuzzi room to the Massage room.

"So...are you two nervous about doing this little love competition that you're both competing for this stallion's attention?" Lotus asked approaching the Jacuzzi with two towels to dry Rarity and Fluttershy 

She sensed earlier about the little competition the girls have so she take advantage of the fact that Roxas had left the room, to ask about it and spice things up. Therefore, whenever they go here they make sure to have a girl-on-girl talk with Aloe and Lotus the spa owners.

"C´mon you can tell me, your secret is safe with me"

''Well a little bit''. Rarity said blushing

'' Me...I'm very...Nervous and Excited at the same time''. Fluttershy said blushing.

'' That's music to ears Rarity and Fluttershy''. Lotus said, carefully drying Rarity's and Fluttershy's beautiful tails and hairs and nimbly combing them back into her usual elegant style. 

"But the best part is that you both still want to do this competition, are you not? One of you is going to make Roxas fall with your charms at any time, that's for sure!"

At Lotus's comment, Fluttershy and Rarity became silent for a few seconds."Tell me why would he be interested in somepony like me lotus?" Rarity and Fluttershy asked finally

"Why? Because you're both beautiful just like your 4 other friends, one of the most beautiful mares in town, you don’t know how many mares come to the spa saying how envious they are of you after we refresh your looks and make them better haha." Lotus answered honestly, who had always admired the good taste, elegance, and natural beauty that her friends had.

"That's just superficial on the outside but...True love... is valuing the inside of somepony's aspects right Fluttershy." Rarity added.

''R-Right''. Fluttershy agrees with Rarity.

'' Well then Rarity I bid you and your 5 other filly friends good luck on whoever's getting Roxas as her special somepony''. Lotus informs them

''Thank you, Lotus''. The two mares said

After they were done with the drying procedure, Lotus guide the two ponies to the massage room where Roxas and her twin sister Aloe were.

When they arrived, the room had several small scented candles that were being used for aromatherapy, on a side table two sticks of incense were burning down releasing a strongly spiced aroma into the air, and three massage tables had been prepared, each one equipped with a tray containing body oils and lotions sitting next to them. The girls saw Roxas's face down on one of the massage tables with Aloe standing over him and rubbing lotion all over his body.

She put a bottle of oil in her mouth leaned over him and squeezed a generous dollop of the oil onto Roxas’s back. Roxas shivered as he felt the cold liquid begin to dribble down his back, but the feeling was quickly replaced by Aloe’s hooves she is light and delicate when she pressed down in other areas than just his muscle clusters. It was an odd, but not unpleasant feeling for the young stallion.

‘'This isn't half bad’' Roxas said to Aloe

 '‘I suppose I could get used to this. I should come here from time to time to relieve Stress'’.

''[giggling] I'm glad I could be of assistance, your body, wings, and hooves have a strong/firm tone of a fighter...yet they also possess a certain elegance and smooth grace Roxas''. Aloe said.

" Uhm well, thanks for the compliment" Roxas said nervously.

"Say, Roxas, just curious, where are you from? how do you know Shy and Rarity?" Aloe asked.

That question hit Roxas like a curve ball.

"Oh well, it's a faraway land...I was traveling around the world...and...fortunately, receive lodging at sweet apple acres... that's how I met every pony" Roxas said inventing a small story.

" And why did you started traveling?" Aloe asked.

"I wanted to see the rest of the world, be free...and find some pony very important to me, but that's just but a mere dream now, I think"  Roxas said.

" Sorry to hear that, you planning to return to where you came from?" Aloe asked.

" Not now, not until I found the answer what I'm looking for" Roxas said.

Luckily for him, at that moment Rarity and Fluttershy arrived.

''Sounds like your having a fun time in here Roxas''. Rarity says smiling.

'' I hope we didn't make you feel very lonely while you were in here by yourself''. Fluttershy said concernedly.

'' Nah I had Aloe here keeping me company and while she was helping me relax my mind and body felt at peace thanks to her efforts my consciousness feels more clear now''. . Roxas said and sighing from the wonderful experience he went through.

"It was a pleasure time Roxas" Aloe said

'' Well then, shall I get you two ready for your massages as well?'' Lotus asked Rarity and Fluttershy. They both nodded and headed toward their massage tables.

A couple of minutes later

''Try flexing the muscles. You'll feel the difference''. Aloe said to Roxas

''Loose and limber, am I right?'' Lotus said to Rarity and Fluttershy

'' Actually...yeah...it feels good... I feel so light, my body feels so soft and rigid at the same time''. Roxas says with comfort standing on all fours again.

'' I knew you girls wouldn't have left us down especially to our new friend Roxas here''.. Rarity says with joyful giggles

'' I'm just happy that I got to spend a quiet relaxing evening with another friend of mines''. Fluttershy says with gratitude.

'' Great, we're glad to hear that, please come by again real soon we would love to have you all here once more''. Lotus said.

" Don't forget, if you need some relaxation we will attend you anytime"  Aloe added.

The trio finished their visit to the spa, and they were heading back to Rarity's boutique so they could start giving Fluttershy some advice.

Fluttershy: [sigh] What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon..

Roxas: You could say that.

Rarity: Isn't it? Though I was so afraid you wouldn't agree to model for me that I felt completely frazzled. I think I feel a pimple coming on. Oh! Only one solution!.

Rarity went back for a second to do a small treatment for her pimple.

After spending the morning day at Ponyville day spa Rarity, Roxas, and Fluttershy went to Carousel Boutique to help prepare the yellow pegasus with the modeling job for the afternoon.

Rarity: Hm... She's going to want to see attitude and pizzazz.

Fluttershy: A-a-attitude and, um... pizzazz..

Rarity: More light! It has to catch the sequins just so or the whole outfit is just a disaster. Oh, and the headdress needs more feathers. Roxas! More feathers! And sequins! More sequins!

Fluttershy: [whimper]

Rarity: And more ribbon! Oh no! Less ribbon. No! More ribbon.

Roxas: Rarity slow down, you're confusing me, the dress is getting weirder and weirder as time passes. 

Fluttershy: [squeal]

"No! It's not good yet! This hem is completely off." Rarity said looking at Fluttershy carefully, who was wearing a beautiful evening dress designed by Rarity.

"Pincushion!"

As soon as Rarity said 'pincushion' Spike appeared magically next to the unicorn, lifting his back so that Rarity could get the pins she had accidentally stuck into Spike's hard scales. 

Something that the unicorn still didn’t realize, since she only stretched her hoof and took out a pin without seeing, always with her eyes fixed on the dress, just thinking that Spike was offering her usual pincushion.

While Rarity was retouching the dress for the hundredth time, Spike, with a silly love face, looked at the beautiful unicorn, thanking his luck for being able to be useful to such a beautiful being.

"Anything to see her smile..." Spike thought dumbfounded, not realizing that Rarity was so tense that she neither smiled nor realized what Spike was doing for her.

Hearing that voice Roxas came around the corner for a bit and saw that Spike, Twilight, and Pinkie Pie were inside the store as well surprising him. Meanwhile, Fluttershy stood like a statue, obeying everything Rarity had said, making a promise to herself that she would not disappoint her friend, even if they ask her to do something she didn't like, as was the case now.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, doesn't that hurt?

Spike: Thick scales. Can't feel a thing. And even if I could, no pain would keep me away from assisting the most beautiful creature in the world. I'm gonna tell you three a secret. But you have to promise not to tell anyone.

Twilight Sparkle: I promise.

As for Pinkie Pie, She pulled back and then started making gestures with her hooves that seemed to compliment what she was saying 

“Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!” She finished when she placed her hoof on her right eye. then pointed that hoof at Roxas “Now, you!”

'' Okay... for some weird reason I feel pinkie pie has some similarities that are an uncanny resemblance to Sora's this is a strange coincidence'' Roxas said in his mind and then he blinked after seeing how this promise worked, but he nodded.

“Alright then” he copied her exactly, though at a slower pace to double-check her reaction and motion in case he messed up somewhere. “Cross my heart” she nods “Hope to fly” another nod and an even wider smile from the pink mare “Stick a cupcake in my eye” he finished when he placed his right hoof on his right eye.

“Good! No going back on your word, Roxas!” Pinkie smiled.

"Sure"

And then Spike told his most private "obvious" secret.

Spike: I have a crush on Rarity!

Pinkie Pie: [gasp] We won't say a word!

Roxas: A crush?, what's that?

Twilight Sparkle: It's a brief but intense infatuation for somepony Roxas, meaning that you have special feelings for that other pony, and... give me a break Spike. Everypony already knows how you-

Pinkie Pie: Twilight! You promised Spike you wouldn't say anything. He trusts you. And losing a friend's trust is the fastest way to lose a friend forever!

Twilight Sparkle: But-

Pinkie Pie: Forever!

Twilight Sparkle: Fine My lips are sealed. Though I'm pretty sure Rarity is gonna pick up on your feelings.

'' I doubt that, Rarity is always more focused on her dresses and the high society" 

Rarity stretched her hoof to take another pin, but when she did not find it, she finally turned her attention from the dress for a second.

"Pincush-!" Rarity shouted looking at the ground, only to see Spike.

"Spike, what's on your back!?" Rarity screamed in horror when seeing her pins stuck in Spike's back.

"Don't worry, it doesn't hurt, my scales are very hard, it's like acupuncture." Spike smiled sweetly.

That pause in his accelerated work finally made Rarity see what was happening around her. She had been using poor innocent Spike as a pincushion and he didn’t say anything to disturb her; there was also Fluttershy, who barely breathed as she tried to look like a mannequin.

"Oh no, please forgive me." Rarity said sadly, pulling with her magic all the needles from Spike's back and caressing him with her cheek tenderly as she pick him up and looked at Fluttershy. 

"I let myself be carried away by my stress, you just wanted to help me, and I was abusing your goodwill."

"No, it's okay, you just want it to go perfectly, and we want to help you, right, Spike?" Fluttershy answered with a tender smile.

"Heh... Hehehe... Heh..." It was all Spike could say, giggling as he had lost all reasoning as he was caressed sweetly by the soft cheek of his beloved.

" Hmmm, I still don't think Spike has a chance with Rarity, he's too young for her, and besides he is from another species, kind of like me if I put it that way...Am I truly one of them now..." Roxas thought.

Roxas started to lose himself in his thoughts, he started to question himself about all of this, about his talk with Aloe earlier, he knew he had a destiny but was it that bad to postpone it?

''So you have been thinking recently my friend...'' A familiar dark ominous voice spoke in his head.

''[Gasp] No... not you again''. Roxas said in his mind.

'' It's been a while but relax, I'm not here to cause trouble for you just want to tell you something that's all''. Nightmare said.

" Wait a second, where were you exactly?" Roxas asked.

" Not of your business, but if you want an answer, ill just say that I was meditating"

" Oh really" Roxas said sarcastically. " Then what did you have to say to me"

''Its about you, and your little fire-breathing lizard friend''

"What up with him?" Roxas asked.

" These past days since our little encounter with your boss, I've noticed, that you are a little insecure with your decisions" Nightmare said.

" What do you mean? What's your point?" Roxas asked.

"You hide your true emotions, you are scared of the darkness" Nightmare said.

" I don't want the darkness to consume me, that's all." 

"You don't understand, you are half darkness, it is impossible for you that the darkness takes you completely, you are just a coward who doesn't want to get the job done" 

"You think so? I'm so disappointed in you, I'm quite aware that I'm half darkness and half light, but I need to keep the balance in me" Roxas said.

" Oh yeah? then where are your light powers, I haven't seen them once" Nightmare replied.

"Its...not that simple." Roxas added.

"That's Bullshit my friend, you just need to let go, let your emotions control you, USE THE DARKNESS"  Nightmare shouted. 

"I know you have hate and jealousy within you, release it"

"No...never...I will not do that" Roxas said.

"C´mon look at that miserable lizard...I know deep inside that you don't like the way he talks to Rarity, it produces jealousy in you, explode it more, GIVE ME MORE" Nightmare added.

"Spike...is my friend" Roxas said.

" HA HA HA, friend, the last one you called "friend" ended up betraying you, Axel left us for dead and kept working for our stupid boss, he was too afraid of becoming a Dusk, he put his interests before you"

"What do you know? you weren't there" Roxas asked.

" No...but I watched every one of your memories now, I can see where exactly you messed up"

"He might have...done that but I'm sure he had a purpose to do it"Roxas said.

"Oh yeah? then where was he when you fight that guy in the skyscraper uh? exactly he didn't back you up" Nightmare said. 

" People like him always disguise themselves as someone who cares about you, but in the end, they stabbed you in the back"

Upon hearing all these words, Roxas began to doubt Axel, did he betray him? All of these thoughts gave him a big disappointment.

" It's not Hate, but this will work enough to sustain me, keep going like that Roxas, unleash the negative emotions and I will help you with your problem, Ta-Ta partner." Nightmare said breaking his connection with Roxas. 

Once Roxas stopped feeling the connection with his darkness, he regained his focus back on his friends.

"I-I will give it my best effort.". Fluttershy added, determined not to disappoint her great friend.

"I'm sure you will." Rarity answered with a satisfied smile after letting go of Spike, knowing that she could trust her friend. "Just follow my instructions and everything will come out"

" What just happen to me?" Roxas thought but was interrupted.

Clink-Clink! The bells at the entrance of the boutique rang and interrupted what Rarity wanted to say.

The two ponies that were dressed in tights entered instantly, immediately putting on elegant poses and making their way for a pony with light blue hair, white hair, and wearing a bulky black dress with white, a set that combined perfectly with a big and opaque pink lens that covered her eyes completely.

"I, Photo Finish, have arrived." The pony of the pink lenses said proudly, making an elegant pose, worthy of a fashion catalog.

Both Fluttershy and Rarity froze on their nerves, knowing that the time for which they had prepared so much had finally arrived.

"P-Photo Finish, it's an honor-" Rarity greeted nervously, approaching the famous photographer.

Rarity was instantly silent when she saw that Photo Finish passed by her without even seeing her as if she had not heard her. 

Then, Photo Finish stopped in front of Fluttershy, who made every effort to not be nervous.

"Yes ... this can be useful..."  Photo Finish said speaking to herself.

A comment that made a smile grow on Rarity’s face, she was happy to see that they valued their hard work in that dress. 

"Okay, let's start."

Then, Photo Finish opened a suitcase that one of her assistants gave her, from which came a large camera.

Then the photographer got into position behind the camera and only raised one of her hooves, which Fluttershy and Rarity had to assume that it meant she was ready to take pictures.

"Good luck Fluttershy and Remember Attitude and Pizzazz !" Rarity whispered quickly into Fluttershy's ear to give her confidence, coming out from the scene quickly so Photo Finish could do her job.

Fluttershy took a breath, gave a big sigh, and showed the most determined face she had shown until then, prepared to do whatever it took to help Rarity and so little by little to mend her grave mistake of having been a bad friend.

Fluttershy made every one of the poses that Rarity had shown her and taught her about fashion photographs, making heroic poses, dramatic turns, and fatal looks, all perfect, all worthy of a professional model, something that moved and made Rarity very happy. However, the one who was not as excited as her was Photo Finish, who has almost been silent for the entire time, with each moment taking pictures more slowly, just moving her right hoof occasionally as if she was trying to push a fly away from her.

 ''Yes! Show Photo Finish something. No! Yeees. No! Yeees. No! Yeees.

Finally, there came a moment when Fluttershy made another beautiful catalog pose, showing a flirtatious look, however, Photo Finish did not take the photo:

 ''Enough, that will do''!

Seeing that pose Fluttershy was making made Roxas just stare at her with deep intentions of wanting to go up there, hug her tightly with his hooves around her and wings stroking her face and mane, and telling her how much he finds her beautiful in his eyes right now.

''She hardly took any pictures''. Twilight blurted out.

''I'm so sorry. I tried my best Rarity''. Fluttershy said out of pity

'' Well, the headdress is too big for you and the cape had too much sparkle. I can't believe I ever thought I could impress her''. Rarity said with big disappointment,

As for the yellow pegasus, Fluttershy’s mood immediately changed, upon seeing Photo Finish lowered her head and sighed disappointingly, thinking that all of this had been a waste of time, she instantly forgot her poses, and everything related to the photographer, becoming very nervous, much more than usual, hiding behind her hair, not wanting her friends to see her at that moment.

"Yes!" Photo Finish suddenly shouted, coming back to life as her camera flash flashed one after the other as she pulled out a flurry of photos of Fluttershy.

Fluttershy's timid reactions to her outbursts intrigue Photo Finish. The session ends quickly, and Fluttershy and Rarity believe it was not successful. However, Photo Finish informs them that there will be another photo shoot at the park and leaves. Rarity is delighted by this news.

'' It seems that I, Photo Finish, have found the next fashion star here in Ponyville''.

''Really''? Rarity asked with excitement

'' Yes. Really. And I, Photo Finish, am going to help her to shine all over Equestria. There will be, a photo shoot in ze park. [pause] I go meet me there later!

''Did you hear that? I am going to "shine all over Equestria". Rarity shouted out.

''Oh, Rarity. I was so worried I'd ruined everything''. Fluttershy say in her usual kind way

''Oh, never. I knew you'd be perfect. [excited giggling]''

'' Well it looks like everything is going to go well for them isn't it Roxas?'' Twilight said.

'' Oh...ehm...oh Why yes it looks like it will Twilight let's just hope we can keep it that way as the day goes by''. Roxas said.

" Are you okay?" Twilight asked.

" Yeah Yeah its nothing"Roxas answered.

'' Oh I'm sure it will be fine I mean What could possibly go wrong?'' Spike said

On the day of the shoot, Fluttershy and Rarity had spent the afternoon in the park, preparing for the arrival of Photo Finish, trying on dress after dress until finally, Rarity was pleased.

'' No, no, no, yes! That is the one. Photo Finish is going to love it. Everypony is going to love it''! Rarity said excitedly to see how well Fluttershy had one of her most beautiful outfits, a tight white suit decorated with bright blue sapphires.

'' Oh, I am so excited for you. Just don't forget us little ponies when you become the most famous designer in all of Equestria''. Fluttershy answered full of confidence.

'' Never, because it had all started right here thanks to my friends''.

"Quick, we're late. Put me down here. Oh, nonononononono. The model should be something simple! Something inspired by... nature!" Photo Finish suddenly said, finally appearing in the park followed by a retinue of ponies who attended her.

'' Um... give me a moment and I'll, uh, put a little something together''. Rarity offers to find a new dress for Fluttershy to wear.

'' Yes... that will not be necessary''. Photo finish said.

'' But... but... how are you going to help me "shine across Equestria" if I don't design something new for these pictures?'' Rarity asked.

'' I am not going to help YOU shine across Equestria. I am going to help HER shine. She is my star. You! Go''! Photo finish explains to the fashion designer.

Rarity: [gasp]

"Huh!?" Fluttershy said surprised and scared at what Rarity had just heard. Feeling great sorrow at seeing the pain on Rarity's face. 

"T-That's not possible... I... I won’t continue with this. I can't, Rarity".

"Don't! You must, Fluttershy"! Rarity shouted immediately, waking up and taking Fluttershy by the shoulders to stare at her.

"Listen Fluttershy, this is a unique opportunity! You can become a great star, be famous! P-Please, don’t sacrifice this great opportunity because of me..." At that moment Rarity did everything possible to remove the grief and disappointment in her heart and spoke to her friend with a sincere smile. 

"I would feel even worse if you lose this opportunity because of me, do it for both of us! Become a star for both of us! You can't throw away this chance. You must do this for me. You must. You must! You must! I... I’ll be supporting you all the way."

Fluttershy looked at her friend's sad eyes and couldn’t help but share that same grief she felt, as well as a great guilt, since after all, she had seen how excited Rarity had been for all that, and now, without even meaning to, she had taken away her dream. 

And not only that but now Rarity is supporting her in that stolen dream! Her dear friend sincerely wanted her to continue with that and triumph in her place. 

That being said, what other options did Fluttershy have but to accept? Although she’d give everything to go from being with her animals to helping her friends, fame was something that she didn't want at all in her life.

"I...okay if that’s what you want Rarity." Answered Fluttershy, smiling kindly at Rarity, determined to respond to the confidence that her friend was giving her.

The photo session began, with Fluttershy in the center of a small garden, while Photo Finish was facing her a few steps away, with her camera ready to work.

''Floottershy! It is time to make... the magic! Oh, Wunderbar! You are like a delicate flower. So much more alluring without all those sparkles and feathers''. Photo finish said ready to take pictures.

While Rarity only managed to be with the assistance of the famous photographer, who was much further away from Fluttershy and Photo Finish.

Moments before Photo Finish began taking her photographs, Fluttershy thought that although the objective of all that had changed, because now she was not even wearing a beautiful dress from Rarity to exhibit, she thought that she could similarly show that the sense of Rarity's fashion and beauty was not bad at all, so Fluttershy decided that she would still follow her friend's advice on modeling, about being quiet and quiet as a mannequin while putting on an elegant pose and following every order that was given to her.

With this thought, Fluttershy began to pose for the camera, just like yesterday, however, also like the day before, this only discouraged the famous photographer.

"Ugh, that's not what I'm looking for!? Do what you did yesterday!" Screamed Photo Finish, finally deciding to talk to the model, as it seemed that her initial assessment had been wrong and that yellow pegasus was only a rookie in modeling.

"I... I do that..." Fluttershy said in a nervous voice, she immediately lost her composure and stopped doing her elegant pose, and returned to her shy posture.

"Perfect!" immediately said by Photo Finish, taking advantage of the fact that Fluttershy had finally returned to the innate shyness that she so much wanted to photograph.

Although Rarity had told Fluttershy to continue with the photo shoot for the two of them, the truth was that since the session had begun, she had begun to feel a great emptiness in her heart, which had grown when she saw that her friend was stealing her dream of being famous for all of Equestria.

"Very well, enough of nature, let's continue with the photos in the studio, I need the right light for the next shots." Photo Finish suddenly said, keeping her camera and starting to walk towards the town, quickly followed by all her assistants.

Meanwhile, Fluttershy looked at the photographer and then turned to see Rarity, unsure of what to do.

"D-Don't worry... go with them, I'll be fine." Rarity said with a false smile, determined to trust her friend until the end.

Fluttershy stared at the floor for a few seconds, then sighed and finally followed Photo Finish group into town, with a fixed goal in mind: Don't disappoint Rarity!

Back at the Boutique, Rarity enters and 4 of her friends were there waiting for her to ask her how it went.

''How'd it go? How'd it go?'' Pinkie Pie asked repeatedly.

''Not well. Photo Finish wanted to work with Fluttershy, not me''. Rarity says in sadness.

'' Oh, Rarity. I'm so sorry. Is there anything we can do?'' Twilight said sympathetically

''Yeah we're here for you know''. Roxas said expressing the same emotions.

''I just want to be alone right now everypony''. Rarity answered to them.

''You heard her. She wants to be... alone. What? I didn't think she meant alone''. Spike said wanting to be left alone with her, but Twilight and Roxas dragged him outside by the both of them grabbing each one of his arms.

'' Oh no you don't, let's give Rarity her space Spike she wants time to cool herself off''. Twilight says giving him a stern look.

''Yeah, SHUT UP AND COME WITH US''. Roxas shouted giving him the same look as well.

'' Oh...oh... all... right fine''. Spike said scared of his friend.

" That was...very rude from your part Roxas, what's wrong with you?" Twilight asked.

" I...I...I don't know what was, Sorry Spike." Roxas said.

" Guess I Had a little stress in my system"

Twilight felt that something was a little off with Roxas, but for now, the priority was her friend request.

Meanwhile somewhere in Ponyville Photo Finish has organized a fashion show at the small Ponyville events room which had been taken as the venue for Photo Finish’s photo shoot. And there, in the center of everything, was Fluttershy, surrounded by lights, in front of a white background, in front of the whole group of Photo Finish’s team, who remained behind the photographer as she quickly took picture after picture. 

Photos that in her opinion went perfectly, since, in all that time, Fluttershy had seemed so shy and uncomfortable that you could even feel it in the air, a feeling that Photo Finish enjoyed trying to translate into her work.

'' Too much blush. Not enough. Too much. Not enough. Perfect''. Photo finish said.

Fluttershy: Ah... Aaah... [tiny sneeze] 

''Oh, yes! Even her sneezes are graceful. Now go! How do you feel? Excited? Overjoyed? Thrilled beyond your wildest dreams''? Photo Ask her star model.

Fluttershy: N... nervous.

"Nervous? Don´t be ridiculous. You're only facing a large crowd of ponies who will be watching your every move and silently judging you[music]''. Photo explains to her

The other ponies there take notice of Fluttershy. Fluttershy slowly becomes famous, getting featured in fashion magazines, advertisements, and endorsement deals.

Photo Finish: Your cue! Now go!

Background voice: No seriously...

[ponies chattering]

[cameras clicking]

Fluttershy: You can't let Rarity down. You must do this. You must. You must. You must. she thought.

[ponies cheering]

Lyrica Lilac: So graceful.

Royal Ribbon: So lovely.

Hoity Toity: So perfect for my new advertisement.

Seeing all of this happening made Rarity jealous of the attention that Fluttershy is getting.

Rarity: [gasp] [growl]

Meanwhile, Fluttershy experiences the price of stardom. Her fans and paparazzi chase her through the town.

Shoeshine: It's Fluttershy!

[ponies shouting excitedly]

[bell rings]

Rarity: Wow. Look how popular you are. I'm so excited for you. You must be having the best time ever.

Fluttershy: Oh, yes. Best time ever...

Photo Finish: Floottershy! I have been looking for you everywhere. We have the thing at the place.

Fluttershy: I'll see you at the spa? Our usual time?

Rarity: Of course! I can't wait to hear all about the... "thing at the place".

Fluttershy: Will Roxas also be there?

Rarity: I don't know darling he might show up but it's totally up to him.

'' Okay then I better get going before photo finish notices I'm gone''. Fluttershy said opening the door

'' I'm the one who should be mobbed by strangers wherever I go''. Rarity said with little jealousy in her words.

Sweetie Drops entered the shop hoping to see Fluttershy.

[bell rings]

Rarity: Welcome to Carousel Boutique!

Sweetie Drops: Is she still here? I heard Fluttershy was here.

Rarity: Sorry. You just missed her. But you're still in luck. I'm having a huge sale on some of my best designs.

Sweetie Drops: And you are...?

Rarity: Rarity, of course.

''Never heard of you bye''. Sweetie drops says quickly leaving the boutique.

''Dou mmrhghh [train whistle]''! Rarity's face became fully Red as she blows a stream of hot air from her nose and ears

Back to Fluttershy's interview.

Photo Finish: I, Photo Finish, am thwilled to have found her.

Fluttershy: Photo Finish?

Photo Finish: She's a natural in front of the camera.

Fluttershy: Um... Photo Finish?

Photo Finish: I only need to point and shoot, and I capture... the magic!

The "new" popularity Fluttershy gained, cause that random ponies called her name on the street making her uncomfortable all around.

Fluttershy: Photo Finish, I'm so sorry to interrupt. It's just that I'm running late.

Photo Finish: [gasp] How could I have forgotten?! Your appearance at the ballet opening! Everypony who is anypony will be there.

Fluttershy: Oh, actually I'm supposed to be meeting my friend in the sp...

Photo Finish: We go!

At the spa, Rarity realized that Fluttershy is not coming. She talks to Twilight and Roxas about her jealousy and hopes that Fluttershy's rising star would "burn out."

'' My hooves are getting positively pruney, I've been waiting here so long. Fluttershy's just too busy with her new career to spend time with her best friend''. Rarity says inside the hot tub with disappointment with a hot towel over her head looking at her wrinkly hooves.

''I'm sure she just got tied up''. Twilight said in a white bathrobe.

''Of course she did. She's a big bright shining star! I wish that star would burn out''. Rarity said complaining

''Rarity! Fluttershy is your friend how could you say such a thing, you know she is not an attention seeker, she's quite the opposite''. Roxas said arriving shortly after wearing a black bathrobe.

'' I know, I know. And I should be happy for her, but instead, I'm just... jealous!'' Rarity explained feeling regret about what she said to her friend.

 ''Oh, please promise you two won't tell her I feel this way. Please, please, pleasepleaseplease''! Rarity said bending both her spine and her front legs backward as she looks at them upside down.

'' You have my word. Losing a friend's trust is the fastest way to lose a friend''. Twilight and Roxas said at the same time in a serious and calm expression

''Forever''! Pinkie pie then suddenly pops out of a bowl of yellow sponges right next to Twilight

''Ahhh''! The two ponies shouted out

'' How did you get in that bucket of sponges Pinkie Pie your body's too big?'' Roxas said in disbelief.

''Shh...I was never here''. Pinkie Pie said putting a hoof to his mouth and then slowly diving back down into the bucket making herself scarce.

'' Don't I look lovely Twilight and Roxas?'' Rarity asked her two friends showing them a pink dress filled with red strips that she is wearing shortly after leaving the water.

''Wow! You look great Rarity''! Twilight says admiring her dress.

''Cool dress you going somewhere special?'' Roxas said smiling.

'' Fluttershy may be the famous one. But that doesn't mean I have to stop looking fabulous''. Rarity said turning to her left cheek giving off a cute pose and then leaving the Ponyville Spa.

'' Well there she goes and Now that she's gone look like we have Jacuzzi all to ourselves Roxas''. Twilight said with a big smile on her face, then she untie her robe with magic and use her hooves to take it off, and then went into the hot water

'' Indeed we do Twilight I'm been looking forward to having another special moment with you Today''. Roxas says with a caring smile while using his wings to untie his robe and then go in to join Twilight in their bathing.

" But first I need to talk with you about something" Twilight asked.

"What is it Twi?"

" I just want to know...why did you scream at Spike? You are not like yourself these past days, what's wrong?"  Twilight asked making Roxas a little uncomfortable.

" I...I...Don´t know, when I arrived here for the first time, I never experienced a string of powerful emotions these frequent, and well...I started feeling like something is happening inside me, in my mind"  Roxas answered

" When did it all begin? when did you start feeling those changes" Twilight said.

" Just a little after we defeated nightmare moon, something happened...something appeared in front of me. I don´t remember"  Roxas answered.

 "After Nightmare? but how? When we used the elements of harmony Princess Luna return to normal"  Twilight said

" Yeah but after that, every small situation that made me uncomfortable...my mind went berserk in response, is like an alter ego takes control...I hate it but for some reason, I need him, is...part of me now"  Roxas said.

 " And this "alter" makes you do something you don't want to do?"  Twilight said. Roxas went silent for a moment, It was like part of his mind didn't want to talk.

" Y...Yeah, but I can't control it...I need the power that this "alter ego" gives me, but at the same time I...need to keep him in control" Roxas answered.

 "I´m sorry to hear that, but my lack of experience in the subject doesn´t let me help you, but I know Luna can...I need to contact her."  Twilight said.  " But if you want somepony that gives you her entire support then I´m here for you, and I know we will figure this out" 

" Thank you so much Twilight, It means a lot"  Roxas said.

As the two ponies close their eyes and enjoy the warm water feeling their bodies with comfort for a few minutes. Twilight opened her eyes looking straight at Roxas while maintaining her initial pose, she sees him just standing with his eyes closed and body resting in the water like he was at Peace with himself then she sighed to give herself value to what she was about to do.

"Be brave and be bold, you can do this Twilight you want him to be yours so go for it !"  Twilight thought to give herself one last impulse of courage.

Suddenly Twilight left her position, swim towards Roxas's direction, and looked with a flirtatious look at him. When the Pegasus felt a wave being pushed towards him he open his eyes and saw Twilight in front of him.

He could not help but look into her sparkling twinkling lavender-purple eyes when he saw the sudden change in her attitude. Then Twilight took Roxas hoof from underwater and then pulled him closer to her giving her a tight, tight hug, in which even she slightly raised both of her hind legs to entangle her's with Roxas's underwater so that their hug would be even closer romantic, all while Twilight's face was almost touching the surprised and blushed face of Roxas's.

"T-Twilight... W-What are you-"  Roxas whispered nervous and blushing, not understanding what was happening. 

However, he wasn't able to finish his sentence as Twilight interrupted him by quickly putting a hoof to his mouth and then dropping it.

"Shh trust me... I can stand it... Finally, We're alone with each other at last... and I want to Treasure this moment with you here and now Roxas". Twilight whispers to him with a strong blush on her face, she kept her eyes focused on him as she felt how her cheeks were going to explode from how red they were from the outcome of what she was doing to get Roxas to fall in love with her.

Once he looked into her eyes and face Roxas decided that nothing else matters right now but having to embrace a special moment with one of his closes friends with him right now, so he threw his hooves around her waist underwater and his wings around the rest of her body towards him and hugged her tightly.

'' Twilight I...always enjoy spending time with you like this, it is so Exhilarating and Fantastic''. Roxas says hugging Twilight.

'' Me two Roxas I don't ever want these close activities that we're doing to each other to stop at all I Loved it. It makes me feel Complete and Whole again. And finally, these new feelings that we keep on gaining every time we do special things like this only bring us closer together than before making our relationship stronger I don't want it to End''. Twilight says rubbing his body, and mane then she gives him a big long kiss on his cheek too returning the same affection.

During their time together Twilight and Roxas have been smothering each other with love and caring affection for 5 minutes Fluttershy arrived interrupting the intimate moment and asking where Rarity was. 

''Rarity! I'm so sorry I'm...Oh no. She's already gone''? ''Oh...oh my goodness''!  Fluttershy said with a surprised look on her face seeing Twilight and Roxas engage in some loving activity. 

 "DAMN IT FLUTTERSHY"  Twilight thought.

''Uhh...Fluttershy...  here we thought you couldn't make it today because Photo Finish had your schedules all booked up for the day''!  Roxas and Twilight said at the same time as they stop their affections and slightly pull themselves apart but not completely letting go of each other.

'' I was interrupting something wasn't I?''  Fluttershy said with a slightly red blush on her face.

'' Umm what?''  Roxas asked his close companion.

"I'll handle this Roxas''. Twilight said.

'' Fluttershy what I and Roxas were doing was... just us expressing our emotions we receive... after... we bonded together and it made us closer than ever we're not mad that you're here you just came surprisingly that's all halting our bonding time''. Twilight said with a little bit of a struggle as her face starts to form pink blushes again.

'' Oh well then that's wonderful I'm so happy for you both and I haven't ruined the moment for you two'' Fluttershy said smiling a little and then she change it to anger.

"You won this time Twilight" Fluttershy thought.

'' Fluttershy is something wrong you look angry now?'' Roxas said

'' Oh, I can't believe this. I am so frustrated, I could just scream. [inhales] [squeak]!'' Fluttershy expresses her feelings.

'' Feel better?''Twilight asked

''[sighs] No. Can I tell you, guys, something?''Fluttershy said.

'' Of course''. Twilight and Roxas said

'' You promise not to tell Rarity''?

''I swear''. The two ponies said.

''Pinkie Pie Swear?'' Fluttershy persisted.

'' Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye [poke] Ooowwwww!'' They both say together but Twilight ended up poking her left eye making Roxas chuckle a little.

'' I don't like being a model. No, I hate being a model. All this attention is awful, just awful. And I'm only doing it because Rarity told me I must. I must! I must! [sigh] I must...''.  Fluttershy said her secret.

''Oh? Well... If you wanna know the truth, Rarity...'' But before the two of them could say any further Pinkie Pie reappear back up from the bucket of yellow sponges and shook her head at them then she went back down underneath it

'' Oh, what were you two about to say?''  Fluttershy asked.

'' [quietly] Forever''! Pinkie Pie quickly rise back up and went back down again.

''Nothing''! Twilight and Roxas said with nervous smiles

'' I should go leave you too alone then... huh I'll be waiting for you guys outside''. Fluttershy said as she leaves the room.

'' Well now that she's gone shall we continue where we left off Roxas''. Twilight says flirting with him for the second time. 

'' Twilight I would love nothing more than to resume with you but I'm afraid we're going to have to get it short''. Roxas says with a sad look on his face.

''What, but why?''

'' One is because you saw how distraught Fluttershy was she needs our help before she has a meltdown or something, the second is because I think Pinkie Pie is still in that bucket of sponges so I don't want her risk doing something that'll mess up our moment'' Roxas said rubbing her back mane.

''Aww okay then'' Twilight said in sadness. 

'' Hey listen no matter what happens today at the end of the day I will do everything I can to go back to you because you are the only one I want to spend the rest of my day with Okay''.  Roxas reassures Twilight.

''You promise?'' Twilight asked Roxas looking at straight in the eyes

''(Smooch) I promise Twilight''. Roxas says after kissing the top of her head and began snuggling her face and body with his.

''Sniff...Thank you Roxas I have faith in you that you will keep your word''. Twilight says smiling with tears falling down her eyes as she returns the feelings to him.

''Aww why isn't this sweet''. Pinkie Pie said quietly coming out of the bucket partially just so her eyes can see the romantic moment between her two best friends.

After they left the Spa, the group arrives at Ponyville's Town Market Center. Twilight suggests that Fluttershy who's wearing a yellow-green hat with a red rose attached to it and blue sunglasses as her disguise so no pony would recognize her should act the exact opposite of what Photo Finish wants: clumsy and unattractive.

''I was just thinking. If you don't like being a model, you could always quit''. Twilight said.

'' Yeah I agree with Twilight, Fluttershy if modeling to get famous isn't what you like to do then just tell Rarity the truth''. Roxas said.

''Oh, no. I could never do such a thing. Rarity would be devastated''. Fluttershy imagined what would happen if she does that.

''But Rarity told us... [gasp]''. Before those two could even finish Pinkie Pie shows up from out of nowhere on their left side hiding in an Apple stand

''[eerie music] Nah, ah-ah'' Pinkie Pie said with a serious look on her face and an apple in her hoof

''[chomp] Mmm... Juicy''! Pinkie Pie said taking a big bite out of the apple.

''Uhhhhhh!'' That was all Twilight could said.

'' Are you going to keep following us just to make sure that we don't break a Pinkie Promise Pinkie pie!''  Roxas said quietly starting to get frustrated with his pink pony friend always showing up to prevent them from trying to avert a problem that may soon turn into a crisis later on if not dealt with right away. 

'' Yep, even if I'm not even following you but I can still find a way to know when and if you start to break a Pinkie Promise when you least expect it''. Pinkie Pie said with a smug smile on her face as she finishes her apple and quickly vanishes from the scene in a puff of running smoke.

'' Oh, if only all these ponies didn't like me so much. Photo Finish wouldn't want me to model anymore. She'd find somepony else with... the magic''!  Fluttershy said.

'' I guess you're right. [pause] You're right. You're right, you're right, you're right''! Twilight says and then a light bulb pops into her head making her jump up into them with delight.

''Uh oh Twilight you blew her cover''. Roxas said in worry.

''It's Fluttershy''! Gala Appleby says which riles up a whole bunch of ponies making a crowd run toward Fluttershy.

'' Roxas let's go to Sugarcube Corner so I tell you my plan to help get Fluttershy out of this''. Twilight said to him.

'' What happens about Fluttershy we can't just leave her to all these ponies?" Roxas is reluctant to leave her.

'' Go with her Roxas and find a way to get me out of this modeling life and don't worry about me I know how to make myself scarce Now go''. Fluttershy insists that he goes with Twilight.

'' [Sigh] Okay I'll go and I won't stop until I get you free from this publicity I promise you Fluttershy''. Roxas said leaving with Twilight but not before giving the shy mare a good luck kiss on her cheek.

As they left Fluttershy became surprised that Roxas kiss her like that and put a hoof on her kiss cheek with pink blushes.

'' Roxas...I'll hold out as long as I can until you come back to me''.

Once the two ponies arrived at Sugarcube Corner Twilight and Roxas were helping Pinkie Pie create apple-frosted cupcakes and then Twilight began discussing her plan with Pinkie and Roxas.

" Don't you see? On her own, Fluttershy could never do something unattractive. But if I used my magic to help her do something unattractive at her next fashion show, no one will ever want her to model again. And if Fluttershy no longer has to be a model, Rarity will no longer have to be jealous of her. And I'll no longer have to keep their secrets! It's the perfect plan! You can't tell anyone about it. Promise me you won't tell anyone?''Twilight said and begs Pinkie Pie not to say a word to anypony.

Pinkie Pie: [miming]

Roxas: Uh what is she doing?

Twilight Sparkle: So you do promise or you don't?

Pinkie Pie: Uh, yes! That's why I zipped my mouth closed, then locked it with a key, then dug a hole, then buried the key, then built a house on top of the hole where I buried the key, then moved into the house on top of the hole. [squee]

Twilight Sparkle: Obviously.

'' Umm Twilight this a really bad idea won't it be easier if we just get Fluttershy to talk to Rarity about her problem or maybe we finally tell Rarity what's up that way you don't have to do all that extra stuff'' Roxas said as he narrows down more of their options.

"Take this!" Pinkie Pie yelled surprisingly from beneath the Stallion, wearing a red wrestling belt over her head with a white karate outfit with the sleeves torn off, a black martial arts belt, around her waist, and red leather gloves on her forehooves indicated for Boxing. She throws a strong uppercut punch that hit Roxas's mouth squarely. "YOU PINKIE PROMISE!'' She then punches the ground with her legs creating a giant explosion, knocking and smacking Roxas's body in the air like a punching bag as she made them travel across the Kitchen.

"OUCH...! PINKIE PIE! WHY DID YOU…? HOW DID YOU...! AHHH WHAT WAS THAT FOR" Roxas shouted in pain annoyed, rubbing his sore mouth and stomach while he was trying to figure out how could Pinkie Pie do such a thing to him and how did she do all those moves on him which surprises the young colt as to how very skilled is Pinkie Pie.

'' Pinkie pie why did you attack Roxas like that he's our friend'' Twilight said running towards him.

'' Just showing him how serious it is keeping a Pinkie Promise to a friend otherwise, there'll be trouble and harsh punishments at the end of the outcome's results''. Pinkie Pie said justifying her reason.

'' Try not to move too much so I can help you''.  Twilight said concernedly putting a hoof on his cheek.

Feeling that Twilight's got his back made Roxas comply with her orders and close his eyes.

''All right my turn Cura''!  Twilight sparkle said casting the second level of the healing spells where her horn this time shows the green energy wave being filled with more transparent green leaves surrounding her horn in a form of a green vine bush in a shape of a Loving Heart.

"I'm sorry for the blow Roxas. I'll compensate you in the future, but remember, the pinkie promises never break!" Pinkie Pie said annoyed.

Hearing all of that and the beating experience he got from Pinkie Pie made him remember something he had forgotten. 

"Ugh what is this?"Roxas said grabbing his head.

The memory showed him entering the Organization Observation/Operation Room after completing his daily missions for the Organization where he sees Saix, Axel, and Xigbar having a Conservation together.

''Explain yourself, Axel''! Saix demanded answers

''The old man needs to get his eye checked''. Axel said his testimony while rubbing his red hair.

''She just got away''

'' I'll give him that. Can't toss the blame around''. Xigbar said waving his arms out.

'' And now we're left with the one we can't use...''. Saix said in disgust looking at Roxas.

''Did something happen?'' Roxas asked but Saix just walk away from him.

''Where's Xi%%#%''?

''She flew the coop. Flamesilocks here couldn't trouble himself to clip her wings''. Xigbar said pointing towards Axel.

''Huh, What does he mean Axel''?

''Your friend sat there sucking his thumb while Xi%%#% walked right off...I'm going back to my room''. Xigbar said before he left the room

''What happened out there''?

'' Nothing, really'' Axel said without turning around to look at Roxas.

''Nothing?. Xi%%#% gone! How could that be nothing?'' Roxas said with concern. 

'' It's just like Xigbar said. I just sat there sucking my thumb watching Xi%%#% run away''.

'' I'm asking you WHY you did that, and you know it!'' Roxas said with frustration after running in front of him to get answers from Axel as he look him in the eyes.

''Xi%%#% like a mirror that reflects you''. Axel said putting crossing his arms together

''You're not making any sense''. Roxas said shaking his head left and right.

''Xi%%#% is a puppet, created to replicate your powers''.

''Are you nuts''?

''Xi%%#% a person, not a puppet''.

Axel shakes his head a little

'' She's a mirror that reflects you. And when I looked in the mirror... it wasn't you... I saw''.

''Xi%%#% is Xi%%#%. You can't expect her to be me''. Roxas said moving one of his arms with a closed fist to the side quickly as he protest Axel's accusations of their comrade.

''That's not what I mean''. Axel said shaking his head again. 

'' It was only a matter of time before someone broke the mirror''.


'' You mean...they have to destroy her''!? Roxas said in disbelief that the Organization would go that far if it means to help them accomplish their Goals. 

''Mmm[sight]''. Was all Axel could said

''Answer me''! Roxas demands him.

'' Roxas, if somebody doesn't-...then you won't be you anymore''. Axel tells him what is to become their 14th member's fate

'' Huh, I'll always be me! I'm still your best friend-just like Xi%%#% is my best friend!'' Roxas said with Confidence.

'' That's not it. You're missing the whole point, Roxas''.

 ''Forget this''! Roxas said as he quickly shake his head and runs out of the room.

''Roxas''! Axel calls out to him in surprise but he just kept running.

'' I wish you'd understand, Roxas...I'm sorry this has to be this way but I can't let you Die because of her otherwise; the Organization will use her to terminate your very existence or perhaps Xemnas will order one of us for your immediate Execution unless he does it himself''. Axel said with regretful remorse as he slightly turn his face to the right.

''[gasping] Ahh....Urgh''. Roxas says as he sweats and struggles to breathe from the hidden memory.

'' Roxas you just had a memory flashback didn't you''. Twilight said having her hooves around his body after helping him get up to a sitting position.

'' Yeah it hurt and it was about our XIV Member who left the Organization.

" That's weird, a XIV member in an organization that is named Organization XIII?" Pinkie said.

" It's weird when you put it that way... but Pinkie, isn't a promise worth breaking if it means saving a friendship?'' Roxas said pleading with his pink mare friend to see reason.

'' Well, yes but, not when it's a Pinkie Promise, if you do that then the relationship with that pony you have is ruined and broken forever''. Pinkie pie still justifies her claim.

" Even if things seem bleak, we should still try to fix the relationship if we care. Giving up on them completely is the only way it'll be lost forever."  Roxas, frustrated with Pinkie Pie's lack of understanding, urged her to let them handle the situation to prevent further suffering between their friends.

" Discovering the truth doesn't guarantee a positive outcome, Roxas. Fluttershy and Rarity should handle this issue themselves. If they ask you to keep it secret, pinkie promise to respect their wishes. If one of them finds out from someone else, it will cause betrayal and hurt. Do you really want them to suffer like that, Roxas?" Pinkie exclaimed with seriousness in her eyes.

After hearing what Pinkie Pie just told him, her words kept repeating in his mind which initiate a flaming spark from inside his body which cause his blood to boil with so much rage for the pink earth pony mare. 

" You don't get it!"  Roxas shouted.

From deep within his anger a dark presence starts to emerge.

'' Looks like you need my assistance, Roxas. Pinkie Pie's insensitive behavior is causing you pain while disregarding your needs. She's acting like Axel, refusing to listen and offer support for your suffering. I can help you with that. Just grant me temporary control over your body, a brief moment to assert dominance in this situation. We need to address this issue immediately and make her understand the extent of our pain, so she finally listens to us for once.'' Nightmare said

''[grunt] Grgh, No! I won't let you hurt my friends''. Roxas said to his dark self.

" I won't hurt her, I'm just going to show her who´s in charge"  Nightmare said.

" Pinkie...I´m sorry. I thought I was able to hold my emotions together...kgg! just...don´t put attention to what he´s going to say"  Roxas said warning his friend.

" Roxas?! you are scaring me"  Pinkie replied.

'' It is too late, sit and watch Roxas''. Nightmare said and began to go inside his Subconscious body of his Vessel to begin the Dark Controlling Process

The scene move from Roxas subconscious to the real world.

'' This is the problem he was talking about, Pinkie you trigger a chain of bad emotions and now Roxas couldn't control it''.  Twilight said to get her attention.

'' A chain of bad emotions? what are you saying Twilight?'' Pinkie said looking at her skeptically.

Then at the same moment, Roxas's body starts reacting to his darkness

''Ahhhhh, run! please''. The light-grey pegasus screams out as he puts his hooves across his chest.

''Roxas what's wrong?'' Pinkie said and walk towards him to touch him.

As Roxas screams out in pain the moment Pinkie was about to touch him, he smacks her hoof away hard.

'' Don't you Dare Touch Me!'' the Pegasus said in a dark hateful voice as his body is having essences of darkness coming off of him.

'' No, he's losing control of himself again, it has to be the "alter ego" he told me about'' Twilight said

'' WHAT MAKE YOU SO SURE THAT TRUTH WILL HURT THEM THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW THE TRUTH''!  Nightmare Roxas said out loud looking at Pinkie pie in the eyes with several dark purple flaming energy tentacles coming out of his back.

'' Your pinkie promise crap is endangering the whole friendship between those two''. Nightmare said

''Roxas...no...who are you...'' 

'' SILENCE'' Pinkie pie tries to speak as she rubs her smacked hoof but Roxas interrupts her.

'' I'M THE ONE SPEAKING HERE NOT YOU...''! Nightmare said but was interrupted by Twilight.

" Alright knock it off...get your hooves out of Pinkie you monster"  

'' Roxas you have to keep it together or the dark power will take over you''.  Twilight cries out for her friend as she strengthens her hold on his body to keep him restrained.

" Hehehe HAHAHAHA, he can´t hear you while I´m in control, Twilight Twilight...is a shame that you think I´m the monster when this pony just wants to end a friendship over a silly promise"  

" And don't get carried, I have seen Roxas memories and desires, I know what he thinks about you...you think that all of your kisses and hugs mean something but we both know that you were being selfish, and what Roxas wants is somepony who he can trust deeply and clearly, you're not the first one on his list "   Nightmare replied.

" Y...YOU!!!"  Twilight shouted in anger using her unicorn magic to damage Nightmare´s hoove.

" Is useless, now if you excuse me I´m going to tell Pinkie the problem... THE PROBLEM BETWEEN THEM WAS WITHOUT ACTUALLY HAVING TO DISCUSS THE DETAILS OF THEIR TURMOILS IS THAT SO HARD FOR YOU TO KNOW AND GET THAT IN THE THICK SKULL OF YOUR PINKIE PIE HUH!'' Nightmare said.

" That's what I thought, farewell girls"  Nightmare said disappearing

All Pinkie pie could do was just stood there in silence with her face filled with so much regret about the Fact that she has gotten way too far trying to keep her two friends quiet about this whole Pinkie Promise ordeal instead she shoulda had thought about the idea of how somepony can break a pinkie promise without actually giving that pony the full detail of the situations all that he/she have to do is tell it from a different angle perspective which she has failed to do so for all the other times she made and kept her pinkie promise to the other residents living in Ponyville.

'' I'm so sorry Roxas I wasn't being a really good friend to you and forgot about your problems especially with your powers going haywire."

"You were right, my behavior was no excuse to act like what I was doing to you and Twilight. I should try to help find a loophole when keeping a pinkie promise so you wouldn't have to be in this state because of me''. Pinkie said with a sorrowful expression.

Finally hearing Pinkie Pie backing down from trying to continue keeping him and Twilight quiet from talking about their Pinkie Promises to their friends.

" Hey Pinkie is not your fault at all, I know that the pinkie promise is sacred to you, but there are times when we need to break a promise for the great good." 

" I´m sorry Twilight...but for now, let´s go help Roxas" 

" Oh...y...yeah, we need to discuss a way to defeat that "alter" Roxas had"  Twilight replied, but for some reason, something was off with her. Did Nightmare's words get into her mind?

[color=4B088A]'' There you go my work here is done as I said I would. I kept my word''.

" You piece of trash, why did you tell Twilight about my feelings?'' Roxas said to his dark self.

" A little sacrifice that needed to be done, now she will start falling in despair ta ta''. Nightmare said agreeing with his lighter self and leaving the subconscious world

Back inside SugarCube Corner Roxas darkness halted the spreading of its essences coming off of his body and starts to reverse its process going back into its host's body which is making all of his dark aspects features either go back inside of him or shatter themselves as the Host returns to Normal.

'' Ahh...where am I? ''. Roxas did these things after voluntarily going through that dangerous ordeal.

'' Roxas'' Twilight says going in front of him and wrapping him in a Hug but quickly letting him go.

'' I'm sorry you had to see me like that again Twilight, and I´m sorry if I said something mean Pinkie''.  Roxas said hugging her back but Twilight didn´t quite accept the hug.

'' I didn't like seeing you in that way again especially when your eyes became yellow instead of Blue your pupil's original eye color; it terrifies me about what was happening to you. And you overdid it with Pinkie '' Twilight said

'' I´m sorry but just as I said there's time I can control this "alter" I hope you can forgive me pinky ''. Roxas said looking at the pink mare.

'' Don't worry, I know that my pinkie promise has its mistakes, Roxas tell me what can I do to make it up to you?'' Pinkie said rubbing her mane.

'' Hmm well...Number One, learn to talk to your friends when they're having trouble keeping a Pinkie promise, Number Two start by trusting me and the others more when we have ideas that can be a breakthrough to help our friends when they have trouble wanting to discuss a hidden secret with somepony, and finally Number Three, you need to decide when it is good to break a pinkie promise''. Roxas said his demands to her.

''I...Understood I agree and accept your terms Roxas, but I should go back to see if the cupcakes are ready, excuse me''. Pinkie nods her head and trots back to the tray of cupcakes to attain them with a neutral expression on her face

''Twilight let´s go we need to save fluttershy'' Roxas said.

Twilight slowly helps her grey pegasus friend get up from the Kitchen floor. 

After she did Roxas went on all fours again and started walking out the back door with Twilight walking close by in case he starts collapsing on the ground outside. 

" Twilight...I know I said it before but...I´m sorry about Nightmare, but remember, it wasn't true" Roxas said

" Roxas I...I don´t want to talk about that now, let's focus on saving Fluttershy, please." Twilight interrupts him.

Once Roxas got his bearings he was walking normally with Twilight, they both started heading to where Fluttershy's next fashion show will be, but when they arrived the build and entire area is packed with ponies trying to get in and keeping certain ponies.

'' That's just great now what do we do? We got to find a way to get to Fluttershy without alerting other ponies to her location''.  Roxas said.

'' I got an idea Roxas I'll use my teleportation spell to teleport us to where Fluttershy is''. Twilight said her idea.

'' Sounds like we don't have any other choice if we don't want to cause a scene Twilight let er rip''! Roxas said standing right next to her.

'' Right, stay still and don't move too much or the spell won't teleport the both of us''. Twilight said channeling her magic.

During the next fashion show, The hall of events of the mayoralty was full, almost as much as for the day of the Summer Sun Celebration, and all because it had been chosen as the venue for the dazzling fashion show sponsored by Photo Finish, where they invited the ponies of the equestrian fashion elite, as well as dozens of journalists and photographers from the capital, all for the great debut in the fashion catalogs of the new flagship model, the famous Fluttershy.

"Alright, everypony to their positions! Let's start!" Photo Finish shouted behind the stage, quickly hitting the floor with her hoof to rush her assistants.

The makeup artists finished putting the finishing touches on the face of the new supermodel, and they left quickly to go to the aid of the other assistants. Behind the curtains were only Photo Finish and Fluttershy, who were already combed and made up, wearing a beautiful but simple evening dress.

"Well dear, this is your moment!" Photo Finish said full of emotion and squeezing Fluttershy's cheeks. "In just a few minutes you will be the new superstar model of all Equestria!"

"Hmm... H-How nice..." Fluttershy answered with little energy, looking sadly at the floor.

Then, Photo Finish came out from behind the scenes and went to the main stage, ready to present her brand new diamond in the rough, leaving behind Fluttershy, who now looked at the ground with a lost look as she began to hyperventilate at the thought of everything that was about to happen, something that would change her life forever, ready to accept a life she didn’t want, but a life that she was willing to accept to prove that she was a trusted friend.

"Psst!" Someone whistled from behind one of the curtains, which surprised Fluttershy.

The yellow pegasus came timidly towards the curtain. And when she got to the side of it, Twilight and Roxas appeared from one end of the curtain.

"Twilight, Roxas, how did you get here!?" Fluttershy asked surprised and happy to see them there.

"Teleportation spell that's how, with so many guards and paparazzi around, it would’ve been impossible for us to get in here any other way and we needed a shortcut that will help us get to your location."Twilight said pointing proudly to her horn, then looking more seriously at her friend. 

" Listen Fluttershy, there is not much time. I know how to get rid of all of this; how to prevent you from becoming a famous model."

"Uh!? Really?" Fluttershy asked as she couldn’t help but smile with relief when she heard that, but she quickly put back a sad look. " I can't do anything. I must do this for Rarity."

"Don't worry, I know a way out of this, they love you for being you. So all I have to do is make you not be you." Twilight said seriously. " You just have to trust me and leave the rest of it to me."

Fluttershy was surprised by Twilight's comment and stared at her for a few seconds, noting the determination in her confident gaze.

" Trust in you? Always!" Fluttershy finally said smiling as she blushed slightly happily glad that her friends are trying to help her end this modeling career life.

'' Yeah we got your back Fluttershy we won't leave you here alone to deal with this problem by yourself''. Roxas said with a Smile, but he soon turn it into a serious frown.

'' Fluttershy, it's best if you find Rarity and explain that dealing with all this popularity is overwhelming for you in your daily life. This way, we can save time and avoid doing more extra things to get out of this situation.''.

'' Oh...but Roxas, Rarity will be so disappointed if I do that she'll put a whole lot of effort to make this possible''.  Fluttershy said.

'' Enough of this keeping secrets, Pinkie pie already got me in too much pressure about staying silent about it, there are times that it´s better to say it than stay quiet ''. Roxas put his hoof down on the subject of the matter.

'' And yeah it may hurt Rarity a little bit, but I know she´ll get over it in no time, don´t worry Fluttershy." 

" But what happens if she doesn't overcome it, I do not want to make her sad" .

" At the cost of your own happiness? Fluttershy, my friend Axel once said. It's your life, not someone else's. Embrace your strengths and desires when deciding how to live. Stand up for yourself and show others your independence. You can shape your own purpose.''.

'' Roxas....I...okay I'll go and talk to Rarity about me quitting this modeling life there's no point in putting up with something I don't like doing if my friends will get hurt in the process''. Fluttershy finally agrees to Roxas's testimony.

'' That was a great speech Roxas there is so much more of you besides your swordsman fighting skills!'' Twilight said in surprise.

Meanwhile, Photo finish started with her presentation.

" And here it is! The new promise of equestrian modeling! The one and only Fluttershy!" shouted Photo Finish from the stage, giving the signal to Fluttershy to finally appear on stage.

" Too late Roxas sorry we're going to have to go with Plan B on this one Go! Good luck Fluttershy and count on me to take care of the rest!" Twilight said nodding to Fluttershy to come on stage.

'' Darn it just when I had Fluttershy in my grasp to go along with my plan [sigh], Twilight, let's go with your backup plan. Fluttershy, stay strong. We're in this together.''  Roxas said to his two friends before making himself hidden Backstage.

Finally, the moment of truth had arrived. Fluttershy swallowed nervously, took a deep breath, and leaned out onto the main stage. There, she stopped immediately to see the huge number of ponies, cameras, and flashes that jumped as soon as she appeared on stage. Fluttershy glanced sideways to see back, and there she saw Twilight and Roxas, who was still behind the curtains but was now at the side of the stage so that Fluttershy could see them. 

Then Twilight and Roxas nudge their heads toward the Stage telling her to move forward and continue with her walk, which gave the pegasus strength to continue despite the fear of being the center of attention.

" That's it... you’ve moved so that everypony can see you..."  Twilight thought with a clever smile, knowing that this was the crucial moment. She had to do it in the parade, at the moment when everyone was focusing on Fluttershy.

The seats for the Photo Finish parade had been highly valued, and although most of the ponies had seats to attend, the first few rows had only been reserved for journalists, photographers, and high-profile ponies invited for the occasion. Just then Rarity arrives at the place, in a beautiful sparking dress hoping to impress many of the journalists, photographers, and high-profile ponies there so she can gain as much popular publicity just like her friend Fluttershy.

'' Well then Guess it's time to see what all the fuss is about''. Rarity said as she hears music starts to play on the stage.

As soon as Fluttershy appeared on the stage and the dozens of cameras settled on her Suddenly, as Fluttershy walked down the catwalk, right in front of the audience, the yellow pegasus crossed strangely on her legs and tripped.

''Oof''! 

Causing her to wobble on the stage, [music stops] [ponies gasp] which scared everyone present until Fluttershy managed to regain her balance. And it all thanks to Twilight Sparkle using her magic to manipulate Fluttershy's actions Only then did the public breathe a sigh of general relief, the ones who were instantly silent when they saw that Fluttershy out of nowhere raised a hoof and put the tip of it on her nose.

''[gasp] Ooh... Aah''!,  

[ponies gasping] which displeased the audience for doing something so dirty. The only one who didn’t show displeasure was Rarity who only remained paralyzed by what she saw.

The audience present began to murmur among themselves as the glances with which they saw Fluttershy changed from confusion to displeasure. At that moment Twilight increased her magic and Fluttershy begins acting like a dog''[barks]''. 

''Oh no'' is what Rarity says in the crowd.

[ponies gasp] about the many other strange gestures that Fluttershy is showing and doing to the audience, which caused several of the fashion ponies sitting in the front row to look at Fluttershy with more displeasure, and even disgust as if they were looking at an animal acting on its base instincts. 

Then, while Fluttershy was still moving strangely Twilight is smiling at the results showing that her plan is working, as for Roxas he's not liking on how this plan is going but he nods at her work since ponies are starting to hate Fluttershy doing those revolting things and making an offense to what modeling citizens should not behave as. 

''Get her off the stage''! 

''She's an embarrassment to all things fashion''! 

''I, Photo Finish, have made a terrible mistake''!

The audience begins to boo and jeer. However, Rarity arrives and, not knowing Twilight's plan, praises Fluttershy's novel approach to cat walking.

''Bravo! I say bravo''!

''Bravo? Who could say bravo to that horrid display?'' One of the fashion ponies said

''Such attitude! Such pizzazz! She's invented an entirely new kind of modeling! Bravo''! Rarity continued her cheering as she keeps on pounding the floor in a clapping gesture.

''Who is saying these things?'' Another fashion pony said.

''It's her. The unicorn in the gorgeous cape and headdress''. One of the pony in the audience point at the white unicorn mare

''Now that is a pony who knows a thing or two about fashion. Well, if that fabulous pony likes it, then I do too! Bravo''!

[ponies cheering] Rarity's flashy outfit wins over the audience members, who judge it as representative of good fashion. As a result, the audience applauds Fluttershy as well, making her more popular than before but the yellow Pegasus disapprove of this moment [moans].

After the show, Fluttershy, Roxas, and Twilight went to one of the backstage dressing rooms.

''This is awful. Just awful! Somehow I've become more popular than ever. Oh, I'm so frustrated I could just kick something! Nrrgh!'' Fluttershy said kicking a vase but not strong enough to break just to make it wobbles itself.

'' Well that could go better but nice try though anyway Twilight your plan was so close to being a success but thanks to Rarity it all went downhill so fast'' Roxas said rolling his eyes around.

'' If only Rarity didn't want me to be a model so badly''. Fluttershy said.

''Ugh! But Rarity...!'' Twilight tries to explain but remembers the pinkie promise so she just put her hoof in her mouth to shut herself up.

''Fluttershy! Are you all right?'' Rarity came into the dressing room shortly after.

'' I'm great! I'm a super famous fashion model. Why wouldn't I be great?

'' Because you ha...''! Twilight tries to say again but she puts both her hooves in her mouth this time and ducks down to the floor.

''Twilight, relax I got you''. Roxas said putting his hooves on her shoulders.

'' Out there on the runway, everyone was turning on you and... Oh... Oh, Fluttershy. It's so awful. I wanted them to''.  Rarity finally admits something to Fluttershy.

''You did''?! Fluttershy said in surprise with wide eyes 

''Of course she did! Because...''! Twilight rushed to their side to explain more but the guilt of wanting to keep a pinkie promise was getting to her consciousness again so she hastily scoops up an entire fruit basket of fruits into her mouth to keep quiet.

'' Please talk to each other about your problems, since Photo Finish arrived for modeling in Ponyville. It's causing chaos, and I nearly lost control trying to relay your thoughts without breaking a promise. Pinkie Pie's constant interruptions made it unbearable. Please spare Twilight and just talk to each other.''!  Roxas said slamming one of his hoofs down to the floor Hard to show the girls just how serious the stallion means by his words.

''I'm jealous! I wanted all the attention. And instead, it was going to you. I even started hoping that you would do something silly so your modeling career would be over. But then, when it started happening, all I could think was how could I want you to fail at something you love so much?'' Rarity finally confesses her secret to Fluttershy so the situation doesn't get any worse than it already is.

''But... Fluttershy doesn't... Ugh''! Twilight tries to say again after spitting out the fruit in her mouth but then realizes now that Roxas has got them to start confessing to one another she quickly ran towards a pot filled with a plant and put her face right into it.

''Love? Oh, Rarity. I hate being a model''. Fluttershy finally confesses her secret too.

''You do?'' Rarity asked in surprise.

''More than anything''.

''Then why did you keep doing it''?

'' I was afraid if I quit, you'd be mad at me for not wanting to... "shine all over Equestria".

''And I thought if I told you how jealous I was of your success, you'd think I was a terrible friend''.

''Never''!

'' All this time''!

'' If we'd just told each other the truth''. Fluttershy continues her sentence.

''I promise never to keep my feelings in secret again''.

''Me too''.

[color=#5e51a3''Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye. [laughs]'' Fluttershy and Rarity said creating a new pinkie promise at the same time

'' Finally! thank you Rarity and Fluttershy, you heard that Twilight? it´s finally over, things can now get back to normal! You girls have no idea how much struggle this was'' Roxas said pointing his hooves at the unicorn and pegasus mare's.

Photo Finish enters and tells Fluttershy that her performance has created a demand for more photo shoots.

''You were brilliant. Brilliant! I've already got six photo shoots lined up for tomorrow alone''.

'' I'm sorry, Photo Finish, but I don't think I'll be able to make any of them''. Fluttershy said with a sad smile.

''Whaaat?'' Photo finish said in surprise.

''We go now''! Fluttershy and Rarity say as they exited the dressing room leaving Photo Finish confused.

" Vat has just happened?''Photo asked.

After the group finally escape Photo finish they decide to go back to the spa, after all, the entire day was a nightmare for all.


'' Now this is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon''. Fluttershy said.

''Isn't it, though?'' Rarity said.

'' Yeah, you can say that again guys finally we can rest from this crazy ordeal that we all went through lately''. Roxas said relaxing deep into the hot water.

"Spike it's time for the friendship report" Twilight said.

'' Dear Princess Celestia, Being a good friend means being able to keep a secret. But you should never be afraid to share your true feelings with a good friend. Did you get all that, Spike?''  Twilight said.

''Yep, Its ready to send it''. Spike said

" Alright...ehm what are you waiting for?"  Twilight asked.

''I would love to. But... I'm a little busy at the moment''. Spike fanning Rarity as she soaks in the water.

Twilight Sparkle: [sigh] he would never change, hahaha.

Twilight in the end sends the letter using magic.

Roxas then pull her towards him and wrap a hoof and a wing around her. Twilight became surprised by this but she quickly push him back.

'' R...Roxas'' Is all Twilight could say to him .

'' After this Twilight, let's go out and eat somewhere so we can cool our heads even more, and then let's have ice cream together at your place this time ok just you and me. I did say that we may have to postpone our bonding time for tomorrow which is today right now Sooo''? Roxas whispers in her ear.

'' No! Roxas, I actually want to go to my house ''. Twilight said

" What's wrong Twilight?"  Roxas asked confused just as he saw Twilight getting out of the spa.

" I...I just need some time alone, I need to think about what happened earlier"  Twilight said.

" Don't tell me that you believe all that "he" said, Twilight that's not true, please trust me"  Roxas said.

" Roxas, he said that he could read your thoughts, how can you be so sure? please...just let me think about it."  Twilight said with tears in her eyes.

" Fine... it's a shame that you believe all of that...I...I need to go, If you want to talk about it, you know where to find me"  Roxas said flying away from the spa with a single tear falling from his eye.

" Roxas...WAIT! I..."  Twilight shouted crying.

Just as she returned to her home she wrote another letter, but this time it was for Princess Luna.

" Dear Princess Luna: 

I need to talk with you...is about Roxas. I think something evil is growing inside him, and I think is related to your powers, please I beg you, your majesty, I need your help to understand this and control it before it's too late. 

Sign Twilight sparkle. 

After Twilight finished writing the letter she send it to Luna with her magic, and seconds later she started crying in her bed all night.

Meanwhile, Roxas arrived at her room in Sweet Apple Acres, he was pissed so he started slamming his desk with his hooves, he then yelled at Nightmare.

" IT´S ALL YOUR FAULT, YOU MADE TWILIGHT DOUBT OF ME, NIGHTMAREEE!!" Roxas shouted but got no answer.

Instead, Applejack hears all of his screams, she was working on the farm when the scream of his friend caught her attention.

" What´s wrong Sugarcube?!" Applejack asked surprised.

" I...I...I can´t do anything Applejack"  Roxas said hugging Applejack.

Applejack was surprised to see her best friend/crush crying like that for the first time.

" Easy there fella, let it all out, and tell me what happened?"  Applejack said.

" I'm a failure Applejack, I'm doubting my thoughts, this "alter" is reading all of my thoughts, I can´t control it"  Roxas said.

" Alter? who is he?"  Applejack asked.

" He doesn't want to appear now...but when he does, you'll notice"  Roxas said.

" Why don't you try sleeping a little, and tomorrow you and I are going to talk about it, I'll help ya Roxas"  Applejack said.

" Thank you Applejack, really from the bottom of my heart.   Roxas said.

" No problem Roxas, you mean a lot to me..." She said closing the door. " More than you could ever imagine...I...Love you"  She whispered.

" What did you say?"  Roxas asked.

Applejack went Crimson.

" NOTHING NOTHING...Sleep well pal, see you tomorrow"  Applejack said.