//------------------------------// // Rarity's Jealousy // Story: Five against One // by Paper-Lillie //------------------------------// Rarity's Jealousy Luna looked at her sister, uncertainty etched onto her face. "Are you sure she is ready to take on such a big responsibility?" Celestia smiled and rolled up her very last letter to her former student, before sending it off in a cloud of golden smoke. "I am certain. Are you ready?" "I suppose." Celestia leaned in and touched her glowing horn to her sister's. A cocoon of blue and gold light encased the two Alicorns. When it disappeared, so did the they. Rarity glided regally across the hallways of the castle. Her horn glowed and straightened the crown on her head. It was a beautiful piece, encrusted with a large, diamond-shaped purple gem in it's centre. But, Rarity allowed herself to think, it wasn't as beautiful as Princess Twilight Sparkle's was. She then scolded herself for even getting even the slightest bit jealous of her friend. "Really, Rarity, being a Princess Minor isn't enough for you? I would've thought you would be more grateful for the promotion." She scolded herself quietly. She stepped into the throne room and took her place next to her other friends: Applejack, who bore a crown with an orange, apple shaped gem; Fluttershy, whom had a crown with a pink butterfly jewel; Pinkie Pie, who's crown sported a light blue balloon; and Rainbow Dash, with a lopsided crown that had a lightning bolt carved out of red gemstone. They were all awaiting on the arrival of the last of the six friends-the Princess of Magic, Friendship and Equestria herself-Twilight Sparkle. Really Rarity, dear, she doesn't deserve you to call her by that title... "Who's there?" Rarity asked. Oh darling, it is only me, your subconsciousness... "Rainbow Dash! If this is another of your pranks-" Rarity thought. Hush. I assure you, Rainbow Dash has nothing to do with this. I just want to talk. "What about?" Nothing much. Just about your princess friend. "Which one?" You know which one. Don't joke with me. "Twilight? What about her?" The fact that SHE is a princess, and YOU are not. "I am a princess." You are not an Alicorn. Besides, you are just a Princess Minor. You do know what minor means, I presume?... "Of course I do! There isn't room for six proper princesses in Equestria. Or should I say seven, counting Princess Cadance?" At that moment Twilight arrived. Twilight's crown, was a large, beautiful tiara with a pink star and other pink diamonds embedded into it's surface. Rarity was glad as the Princess took her place on the throne, that voice inside her head was certainly one to get on anypony's nerves. That day went on as normally as any day Rarity had experienced since she had become a Princess Minor. Citizens of Equestria would come to greet and talk with their princess, with Rarity and the other Minors stationed below the throne, silent as always. They would stop for lunch, and then continue. It was a bland lifestyle, but it was a lifestyle nonetheless. The dark grey mare with sharp green eyes and a black mane and white tail marched into the throne room. "I am Monochrome. I requested an audience with the Princess." When Monochrome said the word 'Princess', it was heavy and it dripped with envy. Rarity also noted that Monochrome's accent was haughty and self important. "Yes. Monochrome. Um...please wait a second while I look for your letter..." Despite being in the business for three years, Twilight had still not got the knack of being an advisor. You have the knack of an advisor, Rarity. I don't understand why you are not the one sitting up there. Rarity blocked the voice as Monochrome spoke again. "No need. I didn't send a letter. I came here on more direct matters." "What matters?" enquired the Princess. Monochrome drew herself up to her full height. "I have a...request to make. You want your subjects to be happy, do you not?" "Yes, of course I do." "And how do you plan on achieving that? I think, the best way is to give them what they want." "Yes. Though some pony's requests are-" "That is where my request comes into play. I want to be a Princess." There you go, Rarity. She gets to ask, why don't you? If some mare who hasn't even been promoted to Princess Minor yet can be a Princess, why can't you? "A Princess? That's an awful lot to-"Twilight began. "I also want to be an Alicorn! I want wings as well as a horn! I want to rule a kingdom!" "She's a bit out of control..." Rainbow Dash whispered from beside Rarity. "I'm sorry" stuttered the young Alicorn, "I'm afraid I can't say yes to your request." "Why not?" "First, I don't know how. Only Celestia knew, but now she and Luna have joined Those in the Sky, I'm afraid I couldn't help you, even if you had the right to become one, just by form of word." "You princesses always have the most useless excuses. Now make me a princess NOW!" The out-of-control unicorn charged up her horn, and before Rarity could say "Did you see her mane?", all the Princess Minors and Twilight had dodged a very powerful silver blast, and Monochrome was lead away screaming by the guards. Rarity placed her crown on her bedside table before slipping into bed, and thinking furiously. Not a word had been spoken after Monochrome's outburst, and Twilight had been seen shaking at dinner. All that thinking will hurt your brain, Rarity. "Not you again." Yes, me again. We need to talk. "About Twilight and being a princess?" Yes. I have a very good plan. "Why would I need a plan?" To become an Alicorn of course. Everyone knows your the most jealous of Twilight. You were bound to confront her soon, even withought my prompting. "NO! I won't hassle her. She's my friend. And I'm happy enough with being a Princess Minor, OK? Now I want you to leave me alone, please." Tell you what. I'll just go and convince the others to turn against her, then we'll work something out from there. Is that a nice plan? You don't have to do any thinking. Just doing what I ask. OK? Rarity thought for a long time. Alright, it felt like that, but it was only a short while before she surprised herself by opening her mouth and saying: "OK."