Rarity burst from the Library, her curled mane bobbing behind her. She couldn't be late, those dresses had to be on the train in less than ten minutes. She weaved through ponies left and right, heck Rainbow Dash would have been proud of the speed and agility the alabaster mare was displaying. The Boutique was in sight, closing, closing, and there she was. Pushing open the door she lit her horn, and reached into the shop blindly grabbing the packaged dresses. Instinctively closing the door behind her, Rarity was off again into the crowded streets of Ponyville.
Wiping the distasteful sweat off her brow Rarity paused taking a moment to think.
“Well that was cutting it rather close, but at least the dresses are on their way, and out of my hooves. However with that finally out of the way...”
Rarity paused once again searching her mind for an idea. She found it.
“Oh, well I suppose that I should go to the market and pick some things up. After all the crusaders are having a sleepover at the Boutique tonight.”
As Rarity approached the market there was something off, a strange feeling, she stopped and took a look around. Out of the corner of her eye, something caught her attention; some type of posters. Deciding to take a closer look Rarity moved toward the cluster. At first glance many of the posters had statements on them involving either Luna or Celestia. The statements themselves were absolutely outrageous and scandalous, and after further examination Rarity could see that some of them even involved Twilight!
“Who the hay is involved with this! I mean this poster… Princess Luna; problem of the past, problem of the future…. And this one… Twilight Sparkle, Princess Celestia’s personal protege, or Princess Celestia’s personal ‘playmate’.... I cannot believe this, who is spewing this nonsense! I will have to inform Twilight of this tomorrow.” Fuming, unable to believe how somepony could tell such hurtful lies. Rarity ripped down all the posters and placed them in her saddle bags. But all the while, unknown to her, she was being watched.
“Hi Rarity” a young voice called out across the market. Looking around Rarity spotted Spike moving towards her.
“Oh, hello Spiky Wiky, what brings you to the market today?” Questioned Rarity, the presence of the young dragon pulling her away from the angry thoughts.
“Just Twilight, she wanted me to run some errands, cause Luna is coming over tonight.” Answered Spike with a slight grimace.
“Why Spike, what was that about? You look as though you don’t want Luna to come over.”
“Well, it isn’t that, it’s just that Twilight and Luna are super loud sometimes and never stop talking.” At hearing this Rarity giggled a bit, and then went silent; a thoughtful look crossing her features.
“Aha! Spike you could come over tonight, the crusaders are having a sleepover and I am sure that if you asked they would let you join!”
“Really? Thanks Rarity I will go ask Twilight and then be right over.” And with that Spike took off to go ask.
“Well” Thought Rarity. “I certainly hope that I can handle all four of them”
After finishing her shopping, Rarity started back towards the Carousel Boutique. She was just walking by some of the houses on the way home, when she could have sworn she heard a small filly or colt call for help. Pausing Rarity listened closely, and she heard it again, it was coming from a shaded area between two buildings. Deciding that somepony needed her help Rarity cautiously approached where the voice was coming from.
She was halfway into the alleyway when she felt powerful magic wrap around her body, and hold her in an unbreakable grasp.
“They always fall for that trick” An amused yet angry voice rang out. Melting from the shadows an earth pony stallion with red hair and a rugged face stepped into the partial light. His cutie mark looked to be a few distorted sound waves. With a menacing look on his face he stepped toward Rarity.
“How dare you attempt to censor our message, tearing down those posters, you inso-” He was cut off.
“How dare I? Why those posters were nothing but cruel propaganda, I demand that you release me at once, I will have you know that I am frie-” the magic snaked to Rarity’s mouth and silenced her.
“Friends with Twilight Sparkle, yes, I am aware of this generosity.” The stallion said as he finished Rarity’s sentence for her, his gruff voice ringing out from all sides. “And I think that you are good as any to be the first, this shall teach others to not mess with our plans… goodbye generosity.” Finished the stallion as he walked around the bend at the end of the alley, leaving Rarity trapped by an unseen opponent.
“I shall enjoy this.” A cruel female voice whispered into Rarity’s ear. Suddenly sharp and crisp the cold grate of a sword being drawn from its sheath could be heard. Time seemed to slow, Rarity was terrified and unable to struggle as her doom was painfully unsheathed. Finally the cold point found its way out into reality and lightly stalked over Rarity’s body hunting for a place to strike, screeching to a halt at the point where her ribcage ended…. The blade jumped, ready to plunge… but it never came, rather a loud crunch and thud reverberated behind her followed by a sharp pop… and the magic released her. With all haste Rarity spun around to see a welcome sight… Applejack.
“Oh Applejack, I was so scared” cried Rarity embracing her friend, never before so glad to see the rustic mare.
“Its all right sugarcube, its ok now, ah got her before she could do it.” Assured Applejack with a comforting nuzzle.
“What am I going to do, I have the girls coming over, and I almost died, and my makeup is ruined…. And I’m scared Applejack, the stallion said I was “good a start as any”, and I don’t know what to do.” Tears poured from Rarity’s eyes,
“Rare the first thing were gonna do is get ya home and cleaned up, then you can tell me what happened.”
“Ok Applejack” Sniffled out Rarity, putting some weight on Applejack, looking for support as the two mares walked to the Boutique.
Opening the door, Rarity made a beeline to the upstairs washroom, where she started up the shower. Applejack walked into the Boutique (making sure to wipe her hooves off), as Rarity raced up the stairs.
Rarity took much less time than Applejack had expected, in fact she came downstairs in less than five minutes. Her full saddlebags behind her in a glow of magical energy.
“Well you sure finished up in a jiffy”
“Of course Applejack it would be quite rude of me to keep you waiting.”
“Well if ya say so, now how bout ya sit down and tell me yur story.” Applejack sensed that there was something else on the unicorns mind, but she decided it was best to let it be.
“Yes… I shall put some tea on.” Rarity gestured towards the kitchen.
Sitting down by the table Rarity opened up her saddlebags, and magically moved all of the goods she had purchased at the market to their respective places… hesitating she pulled out the crumpled posters, and placed them on the table in front of her.
“Here take a look at these, I found them before I was attacked.” Applejack looked down at the posters, and her curiosity turned to disgust.
“Who in the hay was spreading around this here nonsense! Ah mean this is a load of horsefeathers!”
“I think that it is safe to assume that the ponies who attacked me are the culprits.” A look of fear crossed Rarity’s face. “Applejack the stallion said that I was as good as any for a place to start…. What if these ponies come after all of us… I’m scared Applejack.”
Rarity paused for a moment clearly recalling events of earlier that day. “... and Applejack… what ever happened to the mare that was about to… you know?”
“It’s all ok now sugarcube, they ain't going to hurt us, besides we know what and who ta look for now” Reassured Applejack, embracing Rarity in a comforting hug. “There is no need ta be afraid, and as for that mare ah gave her the same treatment ah would give an apple tree during applebuck season. Frankly ah’m surprised that she even got up, and even more so that she teleported away. However ah got a good look at her.”
“Thank you Applejack.” Whispered Rarity as she nuzzled into her strong friends neck.
“Is she-oh that feels really good” Applejack moaned slightly, and her light blush became heavy as she realized just what she had just thought, and just done. “Ah can’t believe I just did that, and why am ah thinking about how nice it would be t- dang nabbit ah’m doing it again, and now ah’m standing here looking like ah idiot. Pull yourself together Applejack it was just a friendly nuzzle, that happened to hit yur sweet spot”
“Well… ah… you're welcome Rares” Applejack backed up a heavy blush on her face.
“Oh yes… well… I-” Rarity was blushing profusely, realizing what she just did. However if any interruption was convenient, this was it.
*knock* *knock* “Rarity I’m here” A young voice called from the door, breaking the awkward air in the Boutique.
“Oh! Spike, come on in. The door is open.”
“Hey Rarity, hey Applejack… Applejack? What are you doing here?”
“Oh ah was just leaving” the heavy blush still on her face which was now scrunched up like a sponge that just met a lemon. “Ah’m just go-”
“CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS, SLEEPOVER AT RARITY’S!!! YAAAY!!!” Three excited fillies bust into the Boutique.
“Girls! Could you please settle down a bit, you are indoors now.” Rarity looked at Applejack with a pleading look on her face as the rambunctious fillies continued their loudly expressed excitement.
“Rarity is right yall.”
The crusaders all paused… “Applejack?!”
“Applejack, what are yall doing here? Didn't ya say you had lots of chores to do?” Applebloom asked.
“Ah finished all my chores, ah’m free for the rest of the day” Replied Applejack brushing off the first question.
“Okay girls, if I could have your attention, Spike has something he would like to ask you.” Rarity pushed the small dragon forward.
“Umm… would you girls be okay if I joined in on your sleepover” Asked Spike looking down at the floor, his tiny dragon claws behind his back.
“Hmmm” the crusaders all looked at each other with thoughtful expressions… “Well of course you can!!! The more the merrier!!!” Spikes face lit up.
“Really?!”
“Yep, come on we have plans to make, follow us Spike.” And with that the trio and baby dragon made their way upstairs, presumably to Sweetie Belles room.
“Applejack would you mind staying here and helping me with those four” Pleaded Rarity, creating a mask knowing that she would not be able to spend the night alone, she was still scared, and Applejack could protect her.
“Ah suppose so Rarity” With impeccable timing the kettle began to whistle.
“Well our tea is finished, and I suppose it will be awhile before those four return downstairs…. Would you care for a cup?”
“Ah guess so” A small smile graced Applejacks lips as she followed the unicorn into the kitchen.
The Magic Break of Setting Changing
Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash had just got back to Fluttershy’s cottage from Twilights. Both of them relieved that their friends had accepted their relationship.
“Well Shy I am sure glad that we got that over with” Dash said to her marefriend giving her a loving nuzzle.
“I am glad as well Dashie, I was terrified that they wouldn’t accept us” Fluttershy responded as she returned the nuzzle.
“Hey Shy. Why don’t I take you out to dinner tonight, my treat.”
“Oh Dashie that sounds wonderful, where will we go?” Asked Fluttershy.
“Hmm, why don’t you decide Flutters” Answered Rainbow “After all it's my treat and you always pick the best places”
“Aww, thank you Dashie... how about we go to that little Pub/Cafe.”
“Anything for you Flutters, and Shy do you want to go on a flight right now before we go for dinner”
“Sure Dashie I just have to go tell Angel where we are going” Answered Fluttershy as she walked into the cottage.
“Ok Shy I’ll just wait outside for you!”
Fluttershy walked into her cottage and walked over to the couch where Angel Bunny was having a little nap.
“Hello my little Angel” Cooed Fluttershy giving him a kiss on the nose. Slowly waking up, Angel opened his little bunny eyes. Rubbing the out sleep with his paws, Angel gave a cute little yawn. “ Aww, did someone enjoy his nap” Fluttershy cooed again. “ I just wanted to let you know that Dashie and I are going out this evening and I would really appreciate it if you watched all the animals for another few hours or so, and if you do I think I smell a reward coming.”
Angel thought for a moment before nodding his head yes.
“Okay I will see you later Angel, and thank you so much.” With that Fluttershy left. Angel was determined to make his mommy happy… and also to get that reward.
“Ok Rainbow I’m ready to go” Fluttershy called out.
“Alright Fluttershy just follow me”
The two pegasi took off into the late afternoon sun flying around each other in loops and swirls, and for the first time in both of their lives they felt whole. Rainbow Dash felt content with flying slower with Shy and found happiness in the thought that she had found love.
Fluttershy felt that she could fly a little faster, and take more risks because she always could trust Dashie to catch her when she fell.
The two continued their ascent into the high altitude air. It was not long two pegasi found themselves a stray cloud over looking Ponyville, and the sun that was beginning its slow descent.
“When you told that story today I was really touched Shy. I know that I act all big and flashy sometimes, but when I am with you I can truly appreciate life… I feel like I can breathe… you know?” Rainbow sighed “I have loved you for so long Shy, like so long. Please never leave me… I need you in my life Shy.”
“I love you to Rainbow, and I promise, I will never leave you… I have loved you for a long time as well, I may not have known it back then, but I sure know now. I love you so much Rainbow… more then you can imagine… I need you as well.”
With tears in her eyes Rainbow leaned in and placed a sweet kiss on Fluttershys lips. Before draping a wing around her shy marefriend and snuggling up to her. The softness of the cloud and the warmth between the two lovers lulled them into a sleep. In the light of a setting sun that the rest of the world had yet to experience, the two napped in a loving embrace as they unconsciously cuddled closer and closer together.
Two or more hours must have past while the two slept, and the sun had past below the fresh high cloud layer that the pegasus ponies must have only recently placed.
“Shy, it is time to get up” Rainbow nudged her marefriend with her wing “We wouldn’t want to eat dinner too late.”
“Dashie” mumbled Shy “That feels good… mmmm”
A dark blush covered Rainbows face as she realized that her marefriend was having a dirty dream involving her. “Shy! You kinda need to wake up now!”
“Oh Dash-” Rainbow stuffed a hoof in her marefriends mouth and shook her gently.
“Wherhisuruoofunmuamouthaa” Realizing Shy was awake Rainbow removed her hoof. “Dashie… um why was your hoof in my mouth.
“Well… um… you see” Rainbow hesitated “youwerekindahavingadirtydreamaboutme”
“Sorry Rainbow you are going to have to repeat that, maybe a bit slower this time”
“Um… ok… Fluttershy, you were kinda maybe having a dream… about me, and you were kinda loud about it.”
To say Fluttershy freaked out would be an understatement.
“Oh, I am so so sorry, please don’t hate me Dashie” Fluttershy was crying now. “Please don’t hate me Dashie, it won’t happen again, I promise. Please. I’m so sorry.”
“Fluttershy” Rainbow poked her mare friend in the side. “I don’t hate you”
“You don’t?” Sniffled out the shy yellow pegasus her eyes full of tears.
“Fluttershy, if I hated you I would be a hypocrite… I mean I have dirty dreams about you” Rainbow wiggled her eyebrows. “And all of them are just as awesome as me”
“Oh” Fluttershy had a deep blush on her face. Her mind completely blank.
“Come on Shy we have a dinner to… um… have.” Rainbow whipped open her wings and took off into the dark sky, beckoning for Fluttershy to follow.”
Fluttershy opened her wings and followed her athletic marefriend down towards the approaching cloud layer and ground.
The two landed in a field outside of Ponyville covered in beautiful flowers. Fluttershy looked at Rainbow with a slightly confused expression.
“Rainbow I thought we were going for dinner why did we land here?”
“Dinner can wait for this”
Rainbow Dash extended a wing around Fluttershy and pulled her close. The speedster leaned into a kiss and their lips met in an explosion of passion. Rainbow pulled Fluttershy into her wings and forelegs, kissing her with passion. Fluttershy felt Rainbow lightly brush her tongue against her lips, and Fluttershy tentatively opened her mouth, blushing as she let out a unintentional moan. Fluttershy knew how heated this was getting as their tongues danced together, fueled by passion, love and lust. Fluttershy moaned as she felt Rainbow place a hoof on her flank. Fluttershy wanted Rainbow Dash so bad, but she knew that this had to stop now, before the temptation became too strong for the both of them. Fluttershy broke the kiss, and nuzzled into Rainbow Dash.
“There will be plenty of time for that later Dashie” Fluttershy teased boping Rainbow on the snout.
“Ok if you say so Shy… I guess we better get to dinner I’m starved, and Shy since when did you become such a tease” Rainbow giggled out standing up, flicking Shy across the snout with her tail.
Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash arrived at the small cafe by day and pub by night that they both frequented on a regular basis. Stepping into the main lobby they both found a free unreserved booth and sat down.
“So Flutters, I never asked, but what was your little dream about.” Rainbow said feigning a sultry tone.
“I don’t know Rainbow maybe if you behave I’ll show you later.” Fluttershy froze “Did I just say that!”
Rainbows jaw dropped, and her eyes bulged as she stared across the table at Fluttershy. Realising she must have been staring for a good twenty seconds at the increasingly shy looking mare, Rainbow pulled herself together. “Who are you and what have you done with my marefriend”
“Oh… I don’t know what's been going on today, I guess I just feel really comfortable around you… even when I am in public”
“It’s okay Shy that was some top notch flirting, I mean you left me speechless.” Rainbow looked off to her left and saw a mare approaching the table carrying two menus.
“Hello I will be your waitress for the evening, here are your menus and I will be back in a jiffy to see what you two want” She spoke out in a cheerful tone.
“Hey Shy what are you going to have? I think I am going to go with a dandelion salad and some hay fries” Rainbow paused for a moment. “Shy have you ever seen that mare around here before?”
“No Dashie I haven’t, why?”
“Well its just this is a small town, and ponies never get by Pinkies radar… it just seems strange is all, and now that I think of it I have seen some more unfamiliar faces around town.” Rainbow paused again a thoughtful expression on her face. “Well whatever, I’m sure its nothing, and I never got your answer about what you were planning to order.”
“Oh… ok Rainbow… um I am thinking that I will have a side of hay fries with the garden soup”
“Have you tried it yet… the soup? It is actually really good I had it last week when myself and the rest of the weather team went out for lunch.”
“No I haven’t tried it yet but if you liked it I’m sure I will as well.” Fluttershy looked over and saw the unfamiliar mare walking towards the table.
“So, have you two decided on your meal”
“Yes I believe we have one dandelion salad, and one garden soup both with a side of hay fries.”
“Okay then, anything else”
Rainbow paused thinking if she missed anything, and sure enough she did. “Extra hot sauce for the hay fries”
“Okay your order will be out momentarily”
***
In the kitchen the waitress was hovering by the pickup area.
“Order twenty three, garden soup, and dandelion salad both with sides of hay fries and extra hot sauce” Shouted out the chef.
Reaching into her shirt the waitress pulled out a small vial of fluid in her magic and began to carefully unscrew the lid. Moving it towards the food “The elements of kindness and loyalty will be no more after this”
“HELLO MY NAME IS PINKIE PIE! I just realized that I saw you in town but never came to say hello and be your friend so here I am and I have to say hello and be your friend because I’m Pinkie Pie.” Pinkie took a deep breath.
“Look what you did, I cannot believe this! Get out of my face and leave me alone!” It so happened that when Pinkie spooked the waitress that her vial fell out of her magical grip and down one of the emergency flood drains.
“Okie dokie loki” Pinkie Pie skipped off her task accomplished, and her Pinkie sense finally at ease.
***
“I wonder where that waitress is, it has been a lot longer than usual.” Rainbow tried to get a good look into the kitchens, but could see nothing (although she was sure there was a flash of pink)”
“I’m sure that she is on her way… oh there she is now.” And sure enough the waitress was walking over carrying the food in her magic.
“Sorry about the wait, there was a disturbance in the kitchen” She placed the dishes on the table and left. Her mood was noticeably more sour as she stormed off to the kitchen.
“I wonder what has her tail in a twist” Rainbow thought out loud.
“Rainbow! It is unkind to talk about ponies behind their backs, we don’t know the circumstances” Scolded Fluttershy lightly.
“Your right Flutters, I’m sorry it’s wrong to judge somepony before you know the whole story.”
“It’s okay Dashie I didn’t mean to be so cross with you… now lets eat!”
Both the mares, hungry from their long day, ate in silence. The two of them content with merely being in each others presence.
The two mares finished their dinner, Rainbow paid, and they made their way back to Shy’s place. Both of them full and happy that the night went so well.
“Thank you for coming to dinner Shy, and on that flight, it was really fun” Rainbow said, pawing at the ground with her hoof.
“Oh, no. Thank you. Dashie it was all you, I am so glad that you invited me out and thank you for walking me home as well.”
“Oh ok goodnight Shy” Rainbow leaned in and pecked Shy on the lips before spreading her wings ready to take off.
“Um, actually… Rainbow. Do you want to stay the night.”
“Um…”
Suddenly a small confident grin appeared on Fluttershy's muzzle and she walked up to Dash and whispered in her ear… “You were good”
The night went on.
Back to the future!… um… I mean… past
Rarity and Applejack were currently attempting to get the crusaders under control. At first their evening was looking to be quiet and uneventful… how wrong they were. It was six thirty now and the crusaders were hell bent on getting their cutie marks. Even Spike was running around with them contributing ideas.
“GIRLS, and Spike” Rarity took a breath and looked around to see that all were listening. “Now I understand that you want to get your cutie marks but it is nighttime, these sleepovers are much better suited to planning out your daytime crusades. I know that you have school and other things to attend to during the day, but you cannot stay up all night making a racket, how do you think the neighbors feel.”
“Rarity is right y'all, crusadin is fine and dandy, but right now it is quiet time, just like at home Apple Bloom.”
“Ok we’re sorry”
“Ooh, Rarity can we all watch a movie.” Squeaked Sweetie Belle.
“Yah, that would be fun.” Agreed Apple Bloom
“Can we, I’ve never seen a movie before… well a full movie from start to finish.” Begged Scootaloo
“Well I se-- WAIT WHAT!!!! Scootaloo darling have you really never seen a movie” Scootaloo noded in response, a shameful look on her face. “Scootaloo we are going to fix this ASAP. Now I am going to go set up a movie. Applejack get everyone fixed with snacks!" Rarity dashed off, a determined look on her face; she was going to make this perfect.
“What type of movie would Scootaloo enjoy” Rarity scratched her head with her hoof… suddenly it came to her. “Of course, Scootaloo is a lot like Rainbow Dash, so they must have similar interests... and I have the first Daring Doo movie! Perfect!”
“So what movie are we watching” Asked everypony as they entered the room a fresh bowl of popcorn balancing on Applejacks muzzle as they took their seats.
Pausing for dramatic effect Rarity stood on her hind legs… “Ladies and gentlecolts, I present to you… Daring Doo.” The movie started playing behind Rarity and she quickly took her seat beside Applejack. Settling in for what would be an entertaining, and action packed two hours.
Two hours later the film ended and the crusaders were looking spent, Spike who was usually going to bed around this time also looked extremely tired. Rarity stood up and observed the scene.
“Ok you four, I think that it is time to head up to bed, you all look exhausted.” said Rarity examining the group.
“Ok Rarity” Sweetie Belle answered for the group, a cute yawn pushing its way past her lips.
“Alright yall lets get ya up ta bed”
Rarity and Applejack led the four up to Sweetie Belles room, where everyone had an area to sleep already sorted out. Rarity and Applejack worked together tucking all the sleepy heads in, turning out the lights and then leaving the room and heading downstairs.
“Those three musta been plum tuckered” mused Applejack. “Ah don’t think that ah have seen them that willing to go to bed.”
“Yes they must have had a tough day crusading” replied Rarity, her mind seemingly elsewhere.
“Ok sugarcube, what’s up? Something has you frazzled and ah am more than one hundred percent sure that ah know what it is, an we talked about it so there still must be something on ur mind.”
“I just don’t feel safe Applejack, and I am still scared… I don’t want to be alone… I’m scared to be alone.”
Applejack thought for a moment before remembering something that Granny told her the night her parents past away. She had been up half the night crying, and Granny Smith entered the room. Applejack could remember Granny telling her that the best way to calm down and make things better was to go to sleep. “Come on Rares yall need sleep as well, ya have had one heck of a day. So lets get ya up ta bed as well. Ya will feel better after a nice long rest” Applejack gestured up the stairs indicating for Rarity to follow.
Applejack took Rarity to her room, and got her into bed.
“Now ah’m just gonna be downstairs on the couch”
“No!” Rarity began to panic “Please Applejack stay here, I don’t mind sharing my bed” Rarity blushed a bit.
Applejacks thoughts strayed to earlier and a slight blush appeared on her face. “Um… okay Rares, ah’ll stay with ya tonight.”
Applejack crawled into bed and immediately found herself in Rarity’s embrace.
“Goodnight Applejack… thank you… thank you for everything” Rarity fell into a comfortable sleep, cuddling into her strong friends embrace.
***
Drip
Rarity awoke to a light dripping noise. It echoed throughout the quiet house. Rubbing the sleep out of her tired eyes, she took a deep breath, only to be met be a rancid odour. Drip
“Ah so you're finally awake… finally… now I can finish my job, and there is nopony to save you now.” Drip
It was the same cruel voice from the ally earlier that day, Rarity looked around frantically…. Drip…. Blood, it coated the wall, dripped from the ceiling… in the middle of the room lay Applejack a pool of blood beneath her. Rarity could not speak, her voice lost in the horror of the setting. Drip
“Honesty is extinguished, and you Generosity will follow.” The cruel voice crackled, bursting into laughter. Then in an instant…. In a flash of lighting the sword flung out, and Rarity’s world dissolved. Drip
***
Rarity woke with a start, drenched in sweat. Applejack leaned over her shaking her lightly.
“Applejack, Applejack, you're okay, it felt so real” Rarity had tears in her eyes. “I thought you were dead.” Rarity was sobbing now. “Applejack, I’m so scared… I’m so scared.”
“Shhh. Its ok Rare, its okay, ah’m not going to leave you, now go back to sleep, it will all be better in the morning.” Applejack pulled Rarity into her chest, rubbing her back slightly. Soon the unicorn’s sobs turned to sniffles and then finally to soft snores.
“Sleep now Rarity… ah promise ah will keep you safe.”