//------------------------------// // Chapter 8: Pinkie's New Look // Story: TwiMacVerse Part 3: The Apple of My Bulls Eye // by ThatBronyWithTheClipOns //------------------------------// Pinkie Pie rushed over to the Carousel Boutique to talk to her fabulous fashionista friend, Rarity. Rarity was, as usual, working on a new dress when Pinkie practically flew into her shop in a pink blur. “Pinkie, darling, what in in the world,” exclaimed Rairty. “Rarity, I need to talk to you,” exclaimed Pinkie Pie. “It’s super duper important!” “There was nopony else you could talk to?” asked Rarity. “I figured you’d be the best pony to talk to about this sorta thing,” said Pinkie Pie. “Something super duper crazy wonderful fantastic has just happened and I thought there was nopony better in all of Ponyville to talk to about it and…” “Pinkie, darling, please,” interrupted Rarity. “I’m not working on this dress for my leisure delights. So, do please calm yourself and tell me what it is that’s going on.” Pinkie inhaled inward deeply and then exhaled, calming herself. “Braeburn asked me out on a date,” said Pinkie Pie. “Oh my,” exclaimed Rarity. “This is such a huge moment! Have you ever been on a date before?!” “Nope, never,” said Pinkie Pie. “I think boys are afraid to ask me out because I’m so hyper.” Pinkie frowned for a moment, then Rarity put a hoof over her shoulder. “Now don’t you worry about that, darling,” said Rarity. “It’s their loss. You’re a fabulous young mare. You’re positively adorable, with your poofy pink mane and tale, and your fabulous blue eyes. Any stallion would be lucky to go out with you.” “Aw, thanks Rarity,” said Pinkie, giving her a big hug. “Now then,” continued Rarity. “Have you made a specific day for your date?” “No, not really,” said Pinkie Pie. “We’re both kinda busy right now since he’s gotta help Applejack on her farm and I got work at Sugarcube Corner. So we just figured that I’d meet him at the farm when I’m free and we’d figure it out from there.” “Well, that isn’t a bad strategy,” said Rarity. “So, what exactly did you want to talk about?” “I…I wanted you to make me look pretty,” said Pinkie Pie, blushing. “But you already are pretty, Pinkie dear,” said Rarity. “Well, prettier then,” said Pinkie Pie. “I figured that it’s good to put in some effort when you start courting…or whatever it is we’re doing.” “You do have a good point there,” said Rarity. “Even I still make sure to gussy myself up for Hayseed, even though we’re engaged now.” “And do you two still go on dates,” asked Pinkie Pie. “But of course, darling,” said Rarity. “The romance isn’t gone once you’re about to tie the knot. Look at Twilight and Big Mac, the two of them act as though they’re still courting despite being married and having a foal on the way.” “Oh yeah, I did notice that,” said Pinkie Pie. “Then again, I don’t know how long Braeburn will be in town. If we do get together, are long distance relationships possible?” “That all depends on the couple, sweetie,” said Rarity. “If you two are willing to see each other when possible. But let’s try not to think that far ahead, alright?” “Yeah, you’re right,” said Pinkie Pie. “Now, what did you have in mind for your prettier appearance,” asked Rarity. “Nothing too drastic,” said Pinkie Pie. “And I plan to visit him on the farm as much as I can so…I’m thinking nothing too dressy. Really, probably not a dress at all.” “Maybe just a new hair accessory,” said Rarity. “Do hair accessories really make much difference,” asked Pinkie Pie. “You have no idea, darling,” said Rarity. “This coiffure doesn’t happen on it’s own, you know. All you see before you is premeditated work.” “Never really thought about it,” said Pinkie Pie. “My mane just does what it does all on it’s own.” “Yes…I noticed,” said Rarity. “We can’t all be so lucky though. Now, what sort of accessory would you like?” “I’m not sure,” said Pinkie Pie. “I suppose it should be something that stands out a little, but not too much that it’s overwhelming.” “Very good,” said Rarity. “I was thinking something that would go with your eyes.” Rarity went over to a drawer full of various hair accessories, levitating each one trying to find the perfect one for Pinkie. “No, no, good heavens no,” Rarity mumbled to herself. “This one could be a possibility. Absolutely not…I think I found the perfect one!” Rarity went back over to Pinkie, with the chosen accessory and a comb. “Now, hold still darling,” said Rarity. “This will look perfect on you.” “Okie dokie lokie,” said Pinkie Pie. Rarity didn’t come across a mane like Pinkie’s that often. While at first glance, it appeared bouncy and fluffy, it was also very thick and hard to get a comb through it. But Rarity, of course, had a variety of combs at her disposal for just such occasions. A fashionista must always be prepared. “There we go,” said Rarity. “Have a look, Pinkie dear.” Rarity levitated a mirror in front of Pinkie to show her the new look. At first, the pink party pony didn’t notice anything different, but then she turned her head to the right and noticed a pretty blue ribbon tied to her mane. It wasn’t anything extravagant, not too big and not too small, but it matched perfectly with her eyes and somehow just made her shine. Pinkie began to tear up a little, gave Rarity a warm smile, and then gave her a giant hug. “Oh thank you thank you thank you,” exclaimed Pinkie Pie. “I can’t believe how super pretty I look with just a ribbon! This is the nicest thing anypony has ever done for me…this week anyway!” “Not a problem at all,” said Rarity. “That’s what friends are for.” “Do you think Braeburn will notice it though,” asked Pinkie Pie. “Hard to say,” said Rarity. “Males tend to not noticed little things like a hair accessory. But, subconsciously he’ll notice.” “But I want him to notice when he’s awake,” said Pinkie Pie. “No, Pinkie, I mean…oh never mind,” said Rarity.