Rainbow Blitz sat alone in an office, nervously tapping his hoof. He wished he could be splayed out on the couch he was sitting on, letting all his worries wash away. Unfortunately, his nerves were shot. He didn’t know why he was so nervous; this was just a therapy appointment.
The door clicked open, catching Rainbow’s attention. A kind-looking mare walked into the room, giving him a sweet smile.
“Rainbow Blitz, is it? My name is Quill Scribble.” She introduced, sitting across from Rainbow.
Quill Scribble picked up a clipboard, reading the first page.
“It says you’re here because you made an appointment to start testosterone. What made you want to start?” Quill Scribble asked. “Just curious.” She added.
Rainbow shifted in his seat. He couldn’t admit that he got the idea from a book. It would make him look like a nerd!
I just… think it was the right time.” Rainbow half-lied. Quill nodded her head, writing something down.
“So you’re saying you would be more comfortable looking more masculine?” She asked for clarification.
“Yeah, that’s pretty much it. I think I’ll look so much cooler.” He boasted, leaning back in his seat. Quill Scribble chuckled, looking at her clipboard again.
“I see you already legally changed your name and gender.” She pointed out. Rainbow happily nodded his head.
“Yeah, it was super easy.” He admitted. All he had to do was fill out a few forms and get a new ID. It had only taken a few minutes.
Quill Scribble flipped through some more pages, humming to herself.
“Well…it seems like you’re all set! I’ll be able to fill your prescription by tomorrow!” Quill Scribbles pointed out. Rainbow Blitz’s eyebrows shot up, and his mouth slacked open.
“Really?”
“Mhm! You already filled out the proper documents. You stated your injection preferences, so all we need to discuss is dosage.” She happily explained.
Rainbow Blitz had to admit he thought this process would take a lot longer. Months of talking to countless doctors and therapists. Rainbow shuddered at the thought that sounded like a nightmare.
“Ok, what do I need to do?”
Sweaty. Rainbow Blitz was very, very sweaty.
“Uuuugh.” He groaned, wiping the sweat from his brow. He wasn’t even doing anything! He knew sweatiness was Rainbow Blitz splashed his face with cold water, basking in relief.
Rainbow Blitz looked up, staring at his reflection. He ran his hoof across his face. It had been two weeks since he had started hormones, and he felt…odd. Nothing was inherently wrong; he was just different.
His flank was sore from the bi-daily needles, and his skin was beginning to break out. It was like hitting puberty all over again.
Despite this, he was still happy with himself. Rainbow rubbed his chin curiously.
“Am I growing a beard?” He asked in disbelief. Leaning closer to his reflection revealed that, yes he was growing a beard. Rainbow Blitz smiled, giddily rubbing his face. He was growing a beard.
Rainbow Blitz pumped his hoof, doing a little dance. He happily looked back in the mirror, looking at the multicolored stubble. His eyes traveled up to his unruly mane. With his body temperature changing, his mane had been more of a burden than anything. It always stuck to the back of his neck.
“I should cut it,” Rainbow suggested to himself. Even though this decision was on a whim, it seemed like a good idea. He opened the bathroom drawer, pulling out a pair of scissors. He shakily held the scissors with his hooves, holding them up to his mane.
This haircut was going to look so awesome.
“Rarity, I’m here!” Rainbow Blitz called, looking around Carsoual Boutique. Rarity walked from the back, dragging various fabrics.
“Rainbow, darling, I’m so glad you made it! I’ve been dying to get a male model, and you’re just perfect!” She squealed. Rarity turned around, and her face dropped. She let out a horrified, bloodcurdling shriek, stumbling back.
Rainbow nearly jumped out of his skin, looking around the room. Nothing seemed to be wrong, but knowing Rarity, it could be anything.
“What? What is it?!” He asked, getting into a defensive stance.
“I-it’s you!” Rarity gaped in horror. “You look absolutely horrid!”
“Me?” Rainbow asked in disbelief. Rarity nodded her head, approaching her friend.
“Your mane is terrible. Did you cut it yourself? Oh, heavens, you gave yourself layers!” She marveled in disgust, inspecting closely. Her eyes widened when she saw his face. “And look at your skin!” Rarity suppressed a gag. “It’s covered in pimples.”
Rainbow Blitz scrunched his face with annoyance.
“Hey, I don’t look that bad.” He defended, flapping his wings. Rarity looked Rainbow Blitz up and down, her face riddled with disgust.
“Rainbow, honey, darling. You know I love and support you, but I can not support you when you look like…that.” Rarity scrunched up her nose. “Today's fitting is canceled! I’m giving you a makeover. Now follow me.” She commanded.
Rarity huffed, walking out of the room. Rainbow Blitz rolled his eyes, crossing his arms. He knew he didn’t look the best, but he didn’t look that bad.
Both ponies entered a back room of the Boutique. It was an old salon that rarely got any use. Rainbow had only been here a handful of times, mainly for fancy events. Rarity walked up to a salon chair, patting it.
“Sit, sit. We can’t waste any time!” She rushed. Rainbow rolled his eyes, sitting down. Rarity rummaged through some drawers, pulling out various creams and lotions.
Rarity opened a container, smearing cream over Rainbow Blitz’s face. Rainbow sputtered at the sudden contact of the cold cream.
“Hey!” Rainbow exclaimed, jerking his head back. Rarity held his head still with her magic, giving him a stern look.
“This will be much faster if you stay still.” Rarity said through gritted teeth. As much as Rainbow Blitz hated this, he knew Rarity would stop at nothing to give him a makeover.
“...Fine.” He muttered with annoyance, crossing his arms. Rarity smiled, continuing to rub the cream onto his face. Rainbow didn’t want to admit this, but it felt relaxing. Rainbow sighed, closing his eyes.
“Done! Now, we’re just going to let that sit while I fix this poor excuse for a mane.” Rarity spoke as if she was speaking to a client. Rainbow found that charming. She ran her hooves through her friend's botched mane.
“What to do, what to do?” Rarity pondered. Her eyes lit up as if she got an idea.
She levitated a pair of scissors, beginning to snip away at the split ends Rainbow had created. Rainbow listened as the scissors clipped and snipped. He felt loose strands of hair fall onto his shoulders.
“Hey, Rares, is this cream supposed to be itchy?” Rainbow asked. “It sorta feels like ants crawling on my face.”
“Oh, that means it's ready to come off. And in the nick of time, because I just finished your mane.” Rarity squealed happily. She delicately began to wipe Rainbow's face with a warm towel.
“Now, take a look at yourself!” Rarity excitedly demanded, spinning the chair around. Rainbow Blitz’s eyes widened in awe.
He looked stunning. While his skin wasn’t clear, it definitely looked better than before. His hair stopped at the nape of his neck. For the first time ever, Rainbow Blitz looked like a stallion.
“Woah…”