//------------------------------// // Chapter X // Story: Well, This Is Unexpected // by TheKing2001 //------------------------------// “So you just put your number into a strangers phone?” Rainbow asked as she tossed a fry into her mouth. I had agreed to meet her and the others at McDonald’s. “Well yeah,” I said with a shrug. “She seems nice. I still think it was Tennis Match who put that box in my locker.” “Nah,” Pinkie shook her head quickly. “TM has her eyes on someone else.” “And besides, how do you get SD from TM?” Rainbow asked as Fluttershy returned from the bathroom as Applejack and Rarity were at the counter. “I assumed nickname,” I admitted as I stirred my shake idly. “Who exactly does Tennis Match like then?” “Oh she’s closer than you think,” Fluttershy giggled as she looked away. I followed her gaze until my eyes fell on Applejack. “No way?” “Yes way,” Rainbow snickered as she leaned in her seat. “I don’t think AJ knows yet but she will.” I gave a faint smile as Applejack and Rarity sat down with their own trays as they gave us confused looks. “What are yall talking about?” Applejack asked as she bit into an apple slice. I wonder if her eating apples would he considered cannibalism. “Oh nothing,” Pinkie said with a large grin. “Nothing at all.” Applejack gave a flat look as I gulped. I really hope she didn’t ask me because I have a feeling she would able to tell in a heart beat. “So darling,” Rarity started as she looked at me. “You should come over. We can change up this outfit of yours.” “My outfit is fine!” I retorted as Rarity rolled her eyes. “It’s just not you. Please, I insist.” I gave a grunt as I realized I had no way out of this. Might as well just bite the bullet and get it over with. “Fine.” I set my helmet on my moped as I stared up at Rarity’s house. It was pretty much exactly what I expected of her and that was sparkleyness everywhere. I inhaled as I approached the door, knocking. The door opened to reveal a white girl with a pink and yellow dress with purple and lilac hair in pink knee high boots. “Uh hello there,” I said as she shifted the sucker she had sticking out of her mouth to the other side. “I’m here to see Rarity?” “Oh,” the girl grinned as she spat her sucker out. “I’m Sweetie Belle!” “Sunset Shimmer.” “I know who you are. Everyone does at this point in time,” Sweetie Belle rolled her eyes before grabbing my hand and yanking me inside. “Typically it’s me she forces to try outfits on. Thank lord it’s not me today.” “Oh okay.” Two other girls were sitting on the couch. One had a red bow in her hair and the other wore a brown jacket with her legs crossed. “That’s Apple Bloom and Scootaloo.” “Howdy.” “Sup?” “Nothing I guess. Just Rarity talking about my outfit not being me or whatever,” I scoffed as I used air quotes. Scootaloo snickered as she tossed some popcorn from a nearby bowl into her mouth. “She’s Applejacks sister, she’s Rainbows honorary sister and I’m Rarity’s sister. Trust me, I know more than anyone what you are about to go through,” Sweetie Belle said as I examined Apple Bloom closer. She did bear a striking resemblance to Applejack. “Rarity is kinda annoying at times. She’s too afraid to go out and rough it. You know, camping and shit.” I raised an eyebrow at how casually she swore and talked about her sister. “Aren’t you a bit young to be cussing?” I pointed out. “Rarity cusses whenever an outfit doesn’t go well. Don’t even get me started on Fluttershy. Girl swears like a sailor behind closed doors.” “I- really?” I asked in surprise as Scootaloo snorted. I can MAYBE see Rarity cussing, but Fluttershy? There’s not a chance in hell of that ever happening. “Trust me, we heard all about it. We were staying at her mom and dad’s house to help with the animals and ran into the woods one night after her mom’s chicken and Fluttershy had to come look for us. She also may have had to save us from a wolf but minor details. She was not happy.” “I can imagine. Wolves are scary.” “Got that right,” Apple Bloom chimed in as she swung her legs. “So whaddaya gettin?” I gave a shrug as I sat on the floor with my legs tucked under me. “Nothing. I may have purposefully left all my money at home so I wouldn’t strongarmed into buying anything.” “Oh trust me,” Sweetie Belle giggled as she sat down between her friends. “She would just give you something for free then. It’s how Rarity is.” I hoped to God not. But I could potentially see her doing that. I should probably come up with a way to deny her respectfully. Bon Bon: Hey, what’s up? Nothing. Currently at Rarity’s because I suck at saying no to people. Bon Bon: Can’t relate on that front. The girls and I are meeting up Saturday afternoon at the mall around two pm. I can have Octavia pick you up if necessary? Nah, thanks though. I’ll ride there. I’ll be there I suppose Bon Bon: Awesome! Meet me by the book store up front. We plan on getting lunch there too I think. Not entirely sure yet. I tapped a finger against my chin as I thought about my next response. I could use some more of my more explicit books from the store. Yeah, sounds good. I could always use more books and video games. Bon Bon: Sounds good! I will see you then🙂. Okay.👍 “Hello darling! Didn’t mean to keep you waiting!” Rarity exclaimed as she stepped out. “I see you’ve met my darling sister and her little friends.” She squeezed Sweeties cheeks, giving the girl a fish face look as she turned bright red. “Rarity! Not in front of your friends!” Sweetie Belle snapped as Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and I gave a snicker. Rarity let go and gestured me forward. I inhaled and followed her through some doors. “She seems nice.” “Ah can agree on that.” “Same here. Think she’s good at soccer?” I smiled internally as I continued followed Rarity. Sibling approval was important. Let’s just hope Rarity didn’t kill me with fashion.