Take Two: Mutual Feelings
Rarity gingerly walked past the crowd of Canterlot, keeping all thirty of her bags levitated above her. Instinctively something told her to call a taxi, but with so many bags, she would never fit herself in. Rarity had packed all the essentials for the newest dress, which she wanted to be perfect. No store in Canterlot would have what she needed. Luckily every last dream cloth was at home, and she brought gold silk, red silk, purple silk, and pink silk with her. Twilight was going to look fabulous tenfold.
"Canterlot has changed a bit since Twilight came here," Rarity said as she walked the streets. She listened to the conversations of the rich and gasped.
"Those apple fritters delivered by those poor country folk were amazing! Why I've never tasted anything as good. In fact, it was so good, I would actually move there to eat more!"
"Oh, darling I loved it too. But I've never really met country fold before. What makes you think they're poor?"
"Oh, that's…my father and mother told me that. They said country folk are poor and have no manners,"
"But have you ever met a country pony before?"
"No,"
"Then let us do so this weekend. I'll have our private balloon take us there,"
"Yes, darling. I cannot thank you enough. Why, I feel like I've been pretty snobby to everypony. I think I should let loose a little for once,"
Rarity stopped and gaped at the rich unicorn couple. The rich understanding what country ponies really are? They eat apple fritters? What did Twilight demand, deliveries from Ponyville? Rarity shook her head and continued walking.
Okay, so my mind was right when it said Canterlot had changed. But I thought the snootiness would be bygone and future as well. I guess ponies can change, but I never knew the rich were capable of it. Oh, well. I still need to make it to-
"P-Prince B-Blueblood?" Rarity gasped, staring straight into the eyes of Celestia's nephew, Prince Blueblood. His blonde mane was brushed back with gel. His eyes were dazzling to look at. They were like stars in the night sky for Rarity. She began to stutter on her words, and Prince Blueblood used his magic to take Rarity's bags from her.
"I'll take these off your magic. You must be tired,"
"T-that's…just because I'm a lady you want to help me carry my stuff?"
"Don't you like it when a stallion carries your stuff for you?"
"I…I…" Rarity muttered.
I feel nervous, but I don't feel I like him. How can I not like him? I like stallions! I like colts! My dream is to marry royalty, and this is my only chance to fulfill my dream.
Twilight…you're so beautiful.
Get out of my head! Please! I am going to marry this prince and live a fabulous life in the castle! I love stallions, I really do. But my heart…it's not beating fast. I don't feel flattered by his good deed. Why, I would normally be flattered like this morning. I had to stop these feelings. Everypony despised same gender marriage, but ponies did so anyway.
"Are you feeling okay, milady?" Blueblood said as he wore a devilish smirk. Rarity shook her head and nodded with a smile.
"Yes…I'm quite alright. I'm feeling fabulous! Thank you for, um, carrying my stuff," At that, Prince Blueblood threw the suitcases into the street, every material flying out of each one. Rarity gasped, and a tear left her eye. "Why…why did you do that? You…you insensitive jerk, you haven't changed the slightest!" The world turned blank, and Rarity opened her eyes.
"Where am I?" Rarity asked as she looked around. It looked like a typical, rich hotel room. The curtains looked like pure silk, and sunlight shone from the outside. The walls were painted a magnificent purple, and designs were painted on the ceiling, an image of an old pony's tale. Her bags were all fine, no handle broken and no material looked like it had left the suitcases.
"I guess I came in here to rest," Rarity said as she yawned. She trotted to the window and swept the curtain open with her magic. The morning sun immediately shone strongly at her, causing her to flinch. When her eyes adjusted to the brightness, she gasped at the beautiful view.
"I've never had a sight of Canterlot castle this good before," Rarity said as she indulged in the scenery. "It's simply…fabulous, ha, ha," Rarity giggled. "Well, I have to get ready,"
Rarity happily trotted to the ridiculously clean bathroom. This room must have cost her at the most a hundred bits for the night. The sinks were marble, the tub was marble. Everything was at its highest value. But it was worth it. Rarity sadly sighed at the dream she had.
"I wonder if that stupid stallion did change. I can never listen to gossip, especially ponies I don't know. I made a dire mistake by saying a single word. I should have answered their questions like a real lady would. The anomaly of my situation could have been worse I guess. But those mares think I have a thing out for ponies like Rainbow Dash, a mare,"
Oh, why would I say that about Rainbow Dash? Sure she was a bit resistant to beauty and fashion, but she sure acted like a colt. Rainbow was tough, popular among the boys, and had her hair cut out for her. Literally. The pegasus never even showed up to a single salon invite.
"Your life is just a big guess, Rainbow Dash," Rarity said as she finished on her hair. Next was her teeth, and she used her magic to retrieve it from a red and white-striped bag that looked like a candy cane block.
"I have to look fabulous for Canterlot castle. But they already know me, so it wouldn't be that hard, right? But I don't want Twilight to think differently as well," Rarity sighed and brushed her teeth. When she spit out the rest, she brought a towel to her face and patted the wetness down.
"I guess a little perfume would be nice," Rarity said as she opened another bag from the distance. The perfume was pink and purple. It had a vase-like body with a heart as the cap. It had the hole to click and spray, so Rarity did just that. She sprayed her neck, hair, and some parts of her body. Soon the smell lingered in the air, and Rarity felt infatuated with her own self.
"Now that is fabulous perfume," Rarity said with a smile. She hugged herself, and noticed she could not let go. "Get off me…me!" Rarity shouted at herself. When she finally did manage to pull herself off, she noticed she may have put a little too much on. Great. Now all of the stallions would be on top of her. Wait. That would be perfect!
If every colt and stallion was on her like she was a hot new model, Prince Blueblood would realize she's worth talking to! But then again, being at Canterlot castle as a special guest would be another way to attract his immediate attention.
Twilight is going to love this perfume…
"No! Not these thoughts again! Curse you, mind," Rarity said angrily. An image of Twilight appeared in the glass mirror, giving Rarity some shock. "T-Twily?"
"Only my brother calls me that. But…I guess I could make an…exception, Rarity,"
"You're not real! Get out!" Rarity demanded.
"I'm just a part of you that you're trying to fight. I am your love for Twilight,"
"I do not love her! I don't even like mares!"
"With the many clicks of the perfume I'm sure you do. Have you ever read the instructions for that perfume?"
"Why should I? Perfumes are for mares, not colts,"
"Not that specific one. You know how many clicks it takes,"
"It takes for what?"
"You glanced at the instructions, but I guess I could remember it for you. After all in your mind, Twilight is the smartest, prettiest pony you know. And when you put her in a dress, you think of her as…sexy," The Twilight in the mirror giggled, and Rarity felt blood rush to her cheeks. She began to sweat and grabbed her perfume.
"To attract the colts, four sprays. For colts only: Spray all different parts of your body, with a total of six or more, to attract the ladies…oh, Celestia, what have I done? I need to stay in here for another night!" Rarity said nervously. She looked in her purse, but she had only fifty bits left.
"Just go to Twilight. She's your best friend, right? It's a shame that relationship is going to change forever. By the Grand Galloping Gala, you would have-"
"Shut up! I'm leaving this bathroom," Rarity said as she took her all her stuff. She hit the mirror, and her image came back. Rarity felt more blood rush to her face, and she blushed pinker than before.
"Twilight…"
* * *
"Twilight, wake up! You got a big day ahead of you!" Spike said happily, shaking the princess up. Twilight blinked twice, and she turned around, looking the baby dragon in the eyes.
"Good morning, number one assistant," Twilight said with a giggle.
"Thanks! Whoa!" Twilight's wing sprang out, launching Spike into the air.
"Oh, my gosh, Spike. I'm so sorry. I haven't gotten used to them quite yet," Twilight said as she pulled her wing down, and it sprang back out. She sighed angrily and tried to control it herself. It was a struggle, but she managed to close it using the muscles in her body and wing. Spike emerged from behind the dresser, rubbing his head.
"Yeah, yeah. It's fine. Anyway, Rarity is coming today! I can't wait! The most beautiful pony in Equestria is coming…"
"Yeah, Romeo. But she's not here for you, she's here for me. I need a dress, and I've wanted to see her for a while," Twilight said with a smile. A knock sounded at the carved door. It had 3D-like pictures carved on it, each telling a story about Equestria's past. Twilight opened the door and saw two guards panting.
"What is it, sirs?"
"Your highness, Shining Armor has arrived early for the Gala with his wife Princess Cadence,"
"Really?" Twilight smiled widely. She turned to Spike. "Come on, let's go!" Twilight said before galloping quickly down the halls. Spike followed, and could barely keep up.
"Hey! Wait for me!" Spike called out. Twilight stopped, skidding along the colorful-tiled floor. She giggled and ran back to Spike, who she placed on her back with her magic.
"Sorry, Spike,"
"That's two in a row Twilight. One more, and you owe me,"
"Sure, whatever. My brother and Cadence are here!" Twilight shrieked, hurting Spike's ears. "I can't wait to see them!"
When she got to the royal guest room, she gasped.
"Shining Armor! Cadence! Twilight called out. But she cleared her throat when she saw they were speaking to Celestia. Soon the smile turned to a frown, and she giggled nervously. "Oh, my gosh. I'm so sorry for interrupting,"
"It's quite all right," Celestia said with a smile. She glanced up at some of the tainted windows and looked back at Twilight, "You can have them now,"
"Goodbye, milady," Shining Armor said as he bowed. Twilight bowed when Celestia passed her, and ran to Armor to give him a hug.
"I'm so glad to see you! I haven't seen both of you in so long!"
"Yeah. We haven't seen you since the coronation, Twily," Armor said as he rubbed his cheek with his sister's.
"Twilight, are you forgetting about me?" Cadence said with a smile.
"Oh, I would never! Want to-"
"Of course!" They got in front of each other and did the thing they always did when they were smaller.
"Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!" Both said in unison. They giggled and Shining Armor laughed as well.
"Glad to see you two always getting along," Armor said with a smile. "So what have you been up to?"
"I invited Rarity over to be my fashion designer until I leave Canterlot. On top of that, I missed her a lot,"
"Why just her? Don't you miss your other friends as well?" Cadence asked. Twilight gasped. She didn't even think about her friends for the first time. It was solely Rarity she missed. Blood rushed to her face when she thought about it, and she got nervous. A warm feeling in her heart overwhelmed her, and her heart sped up its beat.
Cadence knew the body language of one who was in love. And she noticed Twilight was doing the same. She looked Twilight over, and smiled.
So Twilight likes somepony. That's nice. I guess I'm used to mare-colt relationships, but if Twilight really wants Rarity, its fine with me. I just hope my dear will be as accepting of her feelings as I.
"Is something wrong, Twily?" Armor asked. Twilight nodded and smiled.
"No I'm fine,"
What is this feeling? I've never felt anything like it before, Wait. My heart speeding at the thought of somepony…an unusual warm feeling at my heart…I'm…I'm in love! But for who? It couldn't be Rarity…but the thought of her makes me sigh deep inside. She's my best friend, not somepony I should like.
"I'm sorry, I need to go back upstairs," Twilight said as she galloped away. When she got to the halls of her wing, Spike stopped Twilight, who had a tear at her eye.
"What's wrong Twilight?" He asked.
"You have to keep it a secret,"
"I'm best at that!" Spike said with a smile. Twilight sighed, and let the tear cascade down her cheek.
"I…I think I like Rarity. But not as her best friend. I…I think I love her,"