New Discoveries

by Phantom Shadow


Chapter 13: Meddlesome Ponies

Rarity heard that Apple Bloom and Scootaloo were approaching the door, where she was listening in on them. The moment she heard them nearing the door, she silently trotted away from the door and quickly entered her work room. There, she waited until she heard the two fillies trot down the hallway and head down the stairs. When she was certain they were out of earshot, she let out a tiny squeal of excitement.

"This is simply magnificent," she said aloud, but low enough for only her to hear, "My little sister is in love with somepony from Los Pegasus! I can't seem to wrap my head around it! It's just wonderful!"

Immediately, she galloped over to her desk and pulled out a piece of paper and a drafting pencil. Then, she began sketching; focusing a lot of attention on what she was drawing. As she did so, a small flicker of a smile arose on the corners of her cheeks.

"I'll design the perfect outfit for Sweetie Belle," she said aloud, adding the details where the stitches would go, "It'll sure to impress Scott and, at the same time, bring out the elegance that Sweetie Belle has."

Rarity began pulling out some markers from the drawers of the desk. She began mapping out the colors of the dress, making sure they'd contour well with, not only each other, but with Sweetie Belle's complexion.

"My sister deserves the best," she said as she put the final touches on the sketch, "And with my help, she'll get only the best!

Soon, she began pulling out various pieces of fabric, lace, sequins, and other fancy items she used to make her fabulous dresses. "Don't worry, Sweet'ums! I'll make you the perfect dress, one that is sure to impress your new colt-friend. I don't care if it takes all night! It'll be perfect for you and for Scott!"

With that said, the white unicorn began designing and making the perfect dress for her sister, hoping it'll please both Sweetie Belle and Scott.


"So, whadaya think 'bout him?" asked Apple Bloom as she and Scootaloo left the Boutique.

"I don't know, for sure," she replied, "I mean, he sounds like a nice pony, but it's really hard to say. I guess it's because we haven't actually met him face-to-face."

"Ah know what ya mean," the earth pony said, "Still, ah think it's kinda nice that she found somepony to have a crush on. Ah just wish we knew what Scott looked like, ya know, so we can find him and meet him ourselves!"

"Grrah!" the Pegasus filly groaned as she put both her forehooves on her head, "This is driving me CRAZY! Why does it feel like I know that name from somewhere?"

Apple Bloom raised an eyebrow. "Ah can't imagine how you'd know him. I mean, he lived in Los Pegasus before movin' to Ponyville. Did ya used to live in Los Pegasus or somethin'?"

"No, I haven't," replied Scootaloo, "But still, there's gotta be a reason why I know that name. If we don't meet him soon, with or without Sweetie Belle, I'm gonna go crazy!"

As the two fillies neared the fountain, located in the center of Ponyville, an idea came to Apple Bloom's mind. "Ah know how we can find out more ‘bout Scott, maybe even find him!"

"Really, how?" asked Scootaloo.

"We can check the Ponyville directory!" she replied, "Ya know, from the library! It has all the names and addresses of everypony in Ponyville, even from other cities! His name has gotta be in there, somewhere! We just need to find it!"

"One pony out of thousands and thousands of ponies all across Equestria?" asked the Pegasus filly, "That's gonna be like finding a needle in a haystack!"

"Not across Equestria," corrected the earth pony, "Across Los Pegasus! Now that we know his name and where he used to live, it'd be much easier to find him!"

"Interesting theory," said Scootaloo, "But that doesn't help us with finding him in Ponyville. Remember, he is new to town, like Sweetie Belle said."

"True," said Apple Bloom, her voice sounding a little deflated. However, her moment of sadness was short-lived when another idea came to mind. "But there is another way we can find out more 'bout him!"

"Really?" asked Scootaloo, "How?"

"Well, Princess Celestia is the ruler of all Equestria, right?" asked Apple Bloom.

"Yes..."

"So, that means she knows just 'bout everypony in Equestria, right?"

"I...I guess so..."

"Ergo, Princess Celestia can help us find out where Scott is!"

"But how?" asked the orange filly, "I doubt that she'd put aside her busy royal duties to help us find one pony. Besides, it'd take too long to get all the way to Canterlot and back."

"Maybe so, but it's worth a shot" said the yellow pony, "Now, who do we know that has quick and direct link to the Princess?"


"You want me to do WHAT?" asked Twilight Sparkle. The lavender mare was the head owner and resident of the Ponyville library. She was very studious and took all her studies seriously. However, what made her important to the two fillies before her was that she was Princess Celestia's star pupil; her protégé, of sorts.

"Come on, Twilight," said Scootaloo in a pleading voice, "We just need you to send one teensy-weensy letter to the Princess."

"You want the Princess to help you find an anonymous somepony in Ponyville?" she asked, "Really girls, if this is another one of your silly ways of getting a Cutie Mark..."

"It's nothin' like that at all!" Apple Bloom intervened, "We just need her help, is all."

"To find an anonymous pony that you won't even tell his name or the reason why you need to find him in the first place?" asked Twilight, raising an eyebrow, "I'm sorry girls, but if I'm going to send a letter like that, I'll need to know the name of the pony and the reason why you need to find him."

"Come on, Twi," begged the earth pony, "Please, please, please, PLEASE!"

"I'm really sorry," said the lavender mare, "Not for anything, but the Princess is going to want to know. She's going to want a really good reason for finding a random pony at the drop of a hat."

"Is there anything you can do?" asked Scootaloo, "Even if you can get her to come here to Ponyville..."

"I'd much rather doubt that, Scootaloo," said Twilight, "She is very busy and couldn't take time away from her royal duties to help you find one pony. If you need help finding somepony, you should ask Pinkie Pie! She knows just about everypony in Ponyville! I'm sure she could help you."

"Ah guess we could try that," said Apple Bloom as she glanced over at her friend. The two of them nodded, thanked Twilight for her help and made their way to the exit.

"Oh, girls," called out Twilight, as the two fillies were in the doorway, "Can you do me one little favor?"

"Sure, Twi, what's up?" asked Apple Bloom.

"Well, I heard that a storm was supposed to be coming within the next few days," she explained to them, "I wanted to ask Rainbow Dash about the severity of the storm, you know, how dangerous it's going to be and how careful we need to be. However, I haven't seen her around in a while. If you run into her, can you tell her that I need to talk to her?"

"No problem," said Scootaloo, "Thanks again!"

With that, the two fillies left the library and began making their way to Sugar Cube Corner to have a word with Pinkie Pie.