//------------------------------// // Chapter 64; Nearly Late For A Non-Date // Story: Working Towards The Future // by Dasponi //------------------------------// Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash were walking to Rarity’s boutique. It was a pretty quiet journey. The only thing either of them wanted to discuss, or actually could discuss, is what happened at the school but Rainbow Dash was still adamant that they wait until they were on the train to Canterlot. It wouldn’t take very long to get to the boutique or the train after that and there wouldn’t be time for a real conversation until then. Trailing behind them and staying out of sight was Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. “I guess they’re still going out. She looks happy, too happy really.” Diamond Tiara said. Scootaloo was hardly smiling brightly but she also looked far from depressed. “Is this really worth it? All she did was take your tiara…” Silver Spoon said. She regretted her actions as soon as Diamond Tiara turned around and glared at her. Silver Spoon shied away as Diamond Tiara advanced on her. “All she did was take my tiara? THAT was all she did?! SHE RUINED MY LIFE! Her and that damn Rainbow Dash humiliated me in the playground and they both humiliated me in the market before they STOLE my tiara, then if that wasn’t enough, they got me suspended from school! You know why my dad is picking me up from school? He never did before. No, now he does it because he wants to keep an eye on me. Even when I’m out I’m tailed by his damn goons. I have no privacy, they ruined my reputation, they ruined my life, and now I’m going to ruin THEM.” Diamond Tiara ranted, breathing heavily with anger. She was also out of breath from barely pausing during her rant. Silver Spoon sighed as two of the “goons” in question came up to them. They were two large stallions who wore full size suit jackets, hats, and glasses. Diamond Tiara had managed to slip away from them to keep an eye on Scootaloo. She didn’t want them to report to her dad that she had been following Scootaloo. “There you are Miss, we’ve been looking for you.” one of the stallions said. “Please stop trying to get away.” the other added. The two of them were sweating heavily as their outfits were hardly suited for the sunny weather. Filthy Rich paid well enough for them to deal with some mild discomfort. “I’m sorry boys, it’s just I had to talk to Silver Spoon about something in private.” Diamond Tiara replied sweetly, tapping Silver Spoon on the back. Silver Spoon was still cowering on the floor. She felt for her friend, she really did, but Diamond Tiara had well and truly lost it. If she wasn’t so afraid of what Diamond Tiara might do to her based on what she had done to Scootaloo, she might have told her dad something herself. She also had faith in Diamond Tiara and believed that she wasn’t really as bad as everypony made her out to be or thought she was. That faith was definitely shaking given her recent antics and especially her latest outburst. “That’s quite alright miss, but please let us know next time. We’re here for your protection, not to spy on you.” the first stallion said. Diamond Tiara smiled sweetly at them and allowed them to lead her back home. She didn’t believe them for a second when they said they weren’t there to spy on her. That they had even mentioned it as a possibility proved that was what they were there for. “I’m sorry, I really am. I didn’t mean to shout at you. I just...don’t know what to do.” Diamond Tiara said quietly to Silver Spoon, nuzzling up to her briefly. Silver Spoon had been around Diamond Tiara to know that she wasn’t lying and was becoming desperate. It was another reason she had stuck with Diamond Tiara despite how she was behaving. “You could stop. Just let it go DT.” Silver Spoon replied. To her the answer was obvious. “That’s the one thing I can’t do.” Diamond Tiara replied. It was much easier said than done. “Why not? What’s so hard?” Silver Spoon asked. She herself had already stopped feeling enough ill will towards Scootaloo for what had happened. Diamond Tiara had it worse and had gone through a lot more than she had. All Silver Spoon had really gone through was losing her best friend at school for a week. “Every time I see her happy, or think about her being happy, it just makes me so mad. They did all of that and nothing happened to them!” Diamond Tiara hissed. She was trying not to be heard by her dad’s bodyguards. She saw one of them turn his head around a little, showing he had heard something, and Diamond Tiara was left unable to say any more. They stayed quiet for the rest of the journey back. --- Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo entered the boutique to Rarity’s usual greeting. As soon as Rarity saw who it was she squealed, which unnerved Rainbow Dash, and jumped over to Rainbow Dash and began pushing her towards a chair. “What are you doing Rarity? We’re just here for our dresses!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed. Scootaloo watched with wide eyes until she felt something grab her. She was pulled into the air by Rarity’s magic and dropped into a chair next to the one Rainbow Dash had pushed into. “I know, but we also need to get you cleaned up a little. Star Shine came by earlier and I’m going to make you look the best I can.” Rarity declared as she pulled two buckets of water over with her magic and dumped them on Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash. Both of them squealed as the water hit them. “What the hay Rares?!” Rainbow Dash shrieked as her sodden hair fell down her face. “Sorry, but I need to wash your hair.” Rarity replied. “Besides you’re later than I expected and it would take too long for you to shower.” “You could have warned us.” Scootaloo spluttered. “I know, I know. For now just sit still while I fix up your manes.” Rarity said. She actually didn’t do too much after soaking them. She brushed out Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash’s manes and tied Rainbow Dash’s back using a hair tie that was studded with seven gems, one for each colour of the rainbow. She left Rainbow Dash’s tail be except for brushing it out. She styled Scootaloo’s mane in a similar manner except the tie had a small star on it instead of rainbow gems. She did place a few of the different coloured gems in Scootaloo’s hair too and, again, brushed out her tail. Rainbow Dash fidgeted a lot as Rarity brushed her coat as well but Rarity didn’t let it stop her. Scootaloo was a lot better behaved and sat still once she got over the shock of the water hitting her. There was a mirror in front of her and she saw what Rarity was doing to her hair and smiled as her hair was tied back. The smile grew and grew as each gem was placed into it. Rarity quickly dried them off, except for their hair so it wasn’t ruined, and then put their dresses on them. When they were done Rainbow Dash looked herself over in the mirror and had to admit that she did like how she looked. All Rarity had done really was brush her hair and tie it back but it seemed to make all the difference in the world. Much like her dress, her makeover had been simple but effective. Scootaloo slowly walked around in circles while looking at the mirror so she could get a good look at her mane and giggled as she saw herself. She thought that the tiara and the gems in her hair might have clashed or been a bit too much but it looked great. Rarity really was a master at using gems for things, whether it be in dress designs or makeovers and everything in between. “Okay, I admit that I really do love this.” Rainbow Dash admitted, looking down at the ground with a small blush forming on her cheeks. She was always confident but had never really thought of herself as all that pretty. She considered it for too girly for her to care about things like that. “Yeah, we look great!” Scootaloo added, jumping with delight. Rarity giggled and waited for Scootaloo to calm down. Rainbow Dash smiled at how happy Scootaloo was. “I’m glad you like it girls. He tells me he’s going to do something special to his own mane too.” Rarity said, winking at Rainbow Dash, who went back to looking at the floor. “When will you be setting off?” she asked. Rainbow Dash looked around for a clock and gasped when she saw what time it was. “Oh no, we were stuck in the school for too long. We gotta get going now!” Rainbow Dash said quickly. She moved just as quickly, scooping Scootaloo up in her forelegs and flying out the door. She returned a few seconds later, much to the surprise of Rarity and Scootaloo. She quickly whispered something in Rarity’s ear. Rarity smiled and disappeared into the back room and reappeared with a black trilby hat with a length of leather going around the crown. Rarity gave it to Scootaloo to hold and Rainbow Dash headed out the door again. “Thanks for everything Rarity!” Rainbow Dash shouted back to Rarity who pulled herself together in time to wave goodbye from the door. “Don’t worry about it darling, but don’t stain those dresses!” Rarity shouted back, smiling at their excitement. She walked back inside the boutique and closed the door. “I wonder why they were stuck at school though.” she said quietly to herself. “Oh well, I guess maybe I’ll find out some other time.” she concluded, smiling to herself as she imagined the trio of Pegasi having fun together in Canterlot and various romantic moments between Star Shine and Rainbow Dash once they had put Scootaloo to bed.