"It's such a nice day, isn't it Rarity?" asks a pink earth pony.
"It sure is Pinkie dear." says a white unicorn.
It is a standard summer day as far as Equestrian standards go: sunny skies thanks to the pegasus weather patrol, birds singing, and nothing blowing up. The 2 friends are lying on lawn chairs on Twilight's balcony in her library while she is out enjoying the day with her wife, Princess Luna, in Canterlot.
"You know something Rarity?" Pinkie asks.
"What is it?" Rarity asks.
"I don't think we have had a quiet day like this since Twilight moved here." she says as she looks at her friend and taking note of her in her head: looking at the beautiful brand upon her chest, a seperated heart, not a broken one and the 3 claw scars over her left eye.
"I believe you are right on this one Pinkie dear." Rarity says as she looks at her friend taking in the sight or her smooth and silky mane." I also have to say that when Twilight went crazy that day 7 years ago, we have all changed. You were more mellow, Twilight was, well, crazy, and I got these wonderful marks of beauty. The way you have your mane now, I think I like it better that way, easier to take care of." Rarity says.
"I have to agree with you Rarity. Looking back on myself, it is a wonder I didn't drive myself insane. More Crimson Delight?" Pinkie says as she offers Rarity another glass of a bubbly red liquid.
"Of course. Normally I don't partake in wine, but you simply make the best wine ever Pinkie. You must tell me your secret." Rarity says as she takes the glass with her magic.
"Sorry, can't do that. It's uh... family secret." Pinkie says nervously.
"I can respect that. So what did you do while you were in the asylum?" Rarity asks.
"Well first I did what everypony does: go crazy and try to break out. But after a few failed attempts, I have to say once you look at the place it is pretty nice. I was able to focus on other things. I even discovered I have a talent for making clothes, although not on your level." Pinkie explains.
"What do you mean dear?" Rarity asks.
"Well, I designed the Trottingham Asylum's new uniform." Pinkie says.
"The maroon coats with golden buttons?" Rarity asks.
"Well, the buttons are sapphire, but yes that is me. That is kind of why I asked you to come over here today. I wanted to know if I could work with you at the boutique." Pinkie asks.
"Of course Pinkie, I'd be happy to have you. You are my best friend after all." Rarity says. "So did you hear about Twilight and Luna?" she asks.
"No, did they get into a fight? Again?" Pinkie asks as the 2 mares walk into the main room of the library.
"No not at all dear. The opposite actually. Luna is expecting a little one soon. She's pregnant!" Rarity exclaims.
"Good for them. Do you know what this means?" Pinkie asks Rarity.
"If I know you as well as anypony does, than you are thinking something along the lines of a Hurray! You're having kids! party are you not?" Rarity says with a sly smile.
"Hehe you do know me, that is exactly what I was thinking." Pinkie says with a nervous laugh.
"I thought so, so where is the party going to be held? The castle ballroom?" Rarity asks.
"No, I was thinking we could host it in Vinyl's new club, the Bass Cannon, to help promote it and give it some good reputation right off the bat." Pinkie says. " I was going to set it up so that you had to have a date in order to get in."
"That is a wonderful idea dear." Rarity says. "So who are you bringing?"
"Don't know. How about you?" Pinkie asks.
"I don't know. I've never been to a club before." Rarity says.
"You haven't?" Pinkie asks. Rarity nods her head. "Well that settles it than."
"Settles what my dear?" Rarity asks.
"Who I am bringing to the club." Pinkie says.
"Ah I see, so who is the lucky pony?" Rarity asks.
"You." Pinkie says. "And don't even think about making dresses for it. You don't know the first thing about clubbing. Luckily, before I went to the asylum, I went to clubs more or less every night, so I'll handle the attire. You just go to Vinyl and my sister, Octavia's house and set it up. I'll Twilight and Luna onboard, ok?" Rarity asks.
"Ok dear. This will be a fun night indeed." Rarity says. Pinkie walks away and Rarit ylets out a sigh. "Why do I get these hot flashes around her? Do I have feelings for her? No, I'm not a fillyfooler. It must be some baking ingredient she got stuck in her fur and it is irritating me." Rarity says to herself as she heads off to the home of the town DJ and her marefriend. "I wonder how this night will turn out. Every outing with Pinkie lately sends me into a daze of bliss that I can barely hide. Does she feel the same way? No, stop it Rarity. You are not a fillyfooler and neither is she. Just because one of your friends is does not mean you are." Rarity says shaking her head to clear it of thoughts. "Let's get over there now and get the party set up." Rarity says as she runs towards her destination with a renewed vigor.