The Mechanic

by Clintr

Manehattan Adventure

Ponyville train station 9:00am

Spike soon pushed a cart of Rarity's luggage to her.

"There you are, Rarity! That's the last of your bags."

"Actually, Spike, I've got one last pile of bags, over there." Rarity said as she pointed to another pile of luggage. "Won't you be a dear?"

"Sure... I'll be a dear..." he said as he strained.

"Uhh, do you need any help Spike?" I asked.

"I'm good." he answered back.

Rarity soon spoke "An entire week in the fabulous city of Manehattan! Plus, all of my very best friends there with me!"

'Why am I starting to think that this is a ponified version of my world.' I mentally asked in myself.

"Of course we'd all come along to support you during Fashion Week, Rarity!" said Twilight.

"Not that you'll need it. We're sure you'll win." Fluttershy added.

"Why am I going to?" I questioned.

"We've figured that this would a great opportunity for you darling." Rarity answered.

"'An opportunity'" I repeated.

"She's right Torrent." Twilight agreed. "It's an opportunity for you to explore for of Equestria. Recently until now you've only seen Canterlot and Ponyville correct?"

I nodded my head.

"Well, this is an opportunity for you to go beyond the boundaries of both Ponyville and Canterlot ."

"I guess your right if you put it that way. Well, How can I say no to a trip with my friends."

Rarity soon squealed in excitement. "I can't begin to tell you how excited I am that you'll all be there with me! However... Perhaps I can show you..."

Rarity soon took out something from her bag, she soon held out eight tickets in a fan formation.

"What's that?" Twilight asked.

"Ooh, ooh, ooh, I know! A paper fan!" Pinkie guessed.

"No, it's—" Rarity said but was cut off by Pinkie.

"A magic trick! You know, where I pick a card and remember what it is and then you put it back in the deck so you can't look at it and—"

"These are tickets to the hottest musical on Bridleway!"

'Broadway.'

"You couldn't mean Hinny of the Hills... because that show's been sold out for months! Or could you?!" Twilight said.

"I could. I do." Rarity answered.

Twilight soon let out a gasp "Oh, Rarity, you didn't have to do that, but... since you did..."

The rest including Rarity started cheering

"This trip is fun already! I love jumping up and down! Whee-hee!" Pinkie exclaimed.

However, as they were all cheering I felt as though I had that anime sweat-drop emoticon.

(Similar to this.)

'Hinny of the Hills? that sounds like a parody of The Maid of the Mountains.' I said in my head.

-

Manehatten 10:30am

While Spike was behind us carrying the luggage (which I'd offer to help carry but refuse) we followed Rarity out of the train station.

"Come along, ponies! I found us a place to stay only a block from the train station in the very heart of this glorious metropolis!" Rarity said.

We continued walking down the street until Applejack spotted something.

"Hey, look! That's the theatre where Hinny of the Hills is playin'!"

The rest responded by oohing.

"Wow, Rarity! How'd you manage to get us seats for tomorrow night?" Twilight asked.

"Oh, I gave some designs to the costume designer, so he pulled a few strings"
.
"Cool!" Applejack, Pinkie and Rainbow said in unison.

Rarity soon continued speaking. "That is what makes Manehattan so splendid and amazing. You do something nice for somepony, and then you never know when they'll do something nice for you!"

"So then you can do something nice for us!" Applejack said.

"Like get us in to see Hinny of the Hills!" Fluttershy added.

"Which is only the best musical in all of Equestria!" Rainbow said.

"It must be good if Rainbow Dash is impressed. Normally she doesn't even like musicals." said Applejack.

"I know. Ponies just bursting into song in random places at the drop of a hat? Who does that?" Rainbow questioned.

Rarity soon started singing.

We soon stopped at the hotel then we were greeted by a bellhop "Welcome to the Mane Fair Hotel! Please allow me to take those bags to your room for you!"

"Only if you'll accept this gratuity first." Rarity said as she levitated a gem to him.

"Oh-ho-ho! I'll get your change!"

"Do keep it all. I insist!"

-

On a ship.

"After you." said Rarity to the Tourist.

"Why, thank you." he said

"Please, take mine." Rarity soon unfurled her scarf and gave to another Tourist.

"Wow, okay."

Rarity was soon looking at a display window of a dress shop, she soon let out a sigh "To think my dresses could soon be displayed on the most glamorous shopping thoroughfare of the most glamorous city in Equestria! Oh, it would be my dream come true!"

"Is there anything left to do we can help you with?" Twilight asked Rarity.

"Hm, nothing I can think of. The dresses are all completely finished, all made from a fabulous new fabric I've been developing for months. Stretchy, but not clingy. Shimmery, but not showy."

"Sounds amazing." said Fluttershy.

"I'll say." I added.

I soon looked at clock-tower, it was my cue to go. I soon started jogging.

"Where are you going Torrent?" Rarity called out.

"I'm heading back to the hotel, I'll meet you guys there." I called back.

-

"Oh well. There's nothing left for me to do but check in at the runway with my dresses by two this afternoon." Rarity said.

"Oh, that's funny. Because that clock over there that Torrent was looking at makes it seem like that's only ten minutes from now!" Pinkie said as she pointed to the clock.

-

Mane Fair Hotel 1:55PM.

I was walking down the hallway with the Bellhop Pony pushing the cart of dresses.

"It's a good thing that you managed to get here when you did. How'd you know the dresses were still here?" he asked.

"Even though I haven't been here for so long I could easily tell that Rarity's the type of pony that goes out on a tangent."

"You seem smart, but your outfit seems to be a different occupation than what I expected."

"Well, as you can tell by my outfit I'ma Mechanic and to what you are thinking it's a stallion that works with heavy equipment."

He nodded his head.

"Well, I follow a saying that was pass down from my dad."

"And what would it be if you don't mind me asking?"

"'We were born in a time when if something was broken, we would fix it, not throw it away'. Meaning, a mechanic can fix anything, if something is broken, ranging from a wheel a carriage to personal problems with friends, it's my duty to try and fix it."

"Wow." he said in awe.

"You can say that again."

As we neared the door we soon managed to hear Rarity's voice.

"Good afternoon, I'm here for Fashion Week!" she said in a quick, out of breath tone.

"Everypony's gathered in front of the runway and about to start, so you'll just have to bring your dresses along with you and store them backstage later." the Receptionist mare said.

Rarity soon started to panic "My– My dresses! How could I possibly forget them?!" she soon let out three gasps "I'm dooooomed!"

Me and the Bellhop soon walked into the room "Got 'em right here, ma'am! Your friend here told me you need these in a hurry, so I offered to race 'em over myself. "Anything for that nice mare," I told him!"

Rarity soon took the cart and levitated a gem over to him "You're a lifesaver, Come along Torrent!"

"Right!" I said then tried to catch up to her.

-

The Runway with seconds to spare.

Me and Rarity rushed into the runway, Rarity soon sighed "We made it! And with seconds to spare! Hello, everypony. Pleased to meet you all. And this here is my friend Torrent the human." she said has she gestured her hoof towards me.

I soon wave towards the competitors not saying a word.

"Aww... Is he shy?" said the mare wearing the shades in a slightly teasing tone.

"No, well yes, I don't know honestly?" Rarity said.

I soon chuckled at Rarity's answer, but the she just stared at me with a smug smile on her face.

"Rarity, I presume." said a mare.

We both look to see the mare. She was an earth pony, her coat was the color grey but a much darker tone than Derpy's, her mane and tail color were pink, her mane was combed back, she was dressed in a pink puffed collar shirt and jeans hand was wearing high heels.

"You must be Prim Hemline, the host of this grand event. How do you—?" Rarity was cut off by Prim Hemline.

"Miss Rarity, how is it that all your competitors are here half an hour early, and yet you arrive seconds before we begin?" she said as she walked towards us.

"Uhhhh..." Rarity started, trying to think of an answer. she soon chuckled nervously "Just... lucky, I guess." she said then smiled.

Prim Hemline's eyes soon shifted over to me.

"Ah yes, you must be the human that I've been hearing about. I'm assuming that you must have a name?" she questioned.

"First or full?" I questioned.

"Full name if you'd be so bold."

"Torrent James Braddock Mrs. Hemline."

Prim Hemline soon stared at us for a few more seconds but soon turn away then started talking "Once we're done here, you're to finish setting up backstage, so you'll be ready for your run-through appointment. You show your designs last." she said towards Rarity "We keep to a precise schedule, so let's try to be more than a few seconds early, hmm? Tomorrow is the contest to see which one of you gets to stay to meet top designers all across the city. The rest of you must go home early. So sad. Dismissed!"

Prim Hemline soon pointed towards me.

"And as for you..." she said.

"Me?"

"Please, do something about your ensemble."

I felt that sweat drop again.

Prim Hemline soon exited as soon did the other contestants, leaving me, Rarity and the mare with the curls.

The mare soon chuckled than walked up to us.

"I'm so glad you made it, Rarity!" she said.

"Me too, but everything just seems to keep working out!"

"Don't you remember me? Suri Polomare from the Ponyville Knitters League?"

"Oh, yes, of course, of course! I– I thought you looked familiar, but I couldn't place it. You haven't been back in years!"

"Because I moved here to make it in the big city." Suri soon laughed "okay?"

"Oh, good for you, Sur—" Rarity was soon cut off by Suri soon embracing her, her cheek touching Rarity's cheek.

"Ooh, it's so good to see you! And now here we are, competing!" Suri laughs once more "okay?"

"Yes, yes. Well, good luck!"

"Oh, I don't need luck. Would you like a hoof with your things?" Suri offered.

"Why, thank you so much!" Rarity thanked then turn towards me.

"Torrent, would you be a dear and assist me as well?"

"Sure thing Rarity."

-

Backstage 5 min later.

Suri Polomare was soon browsing Rarity's fashion line.

"My, your collection is gorgeous!" she said.

"Oh now, I'm sure your collection is equally lovely, if not more so!"

I soon came in with a roll of the fabric that Rarity was using.

"It's alright, but nothing like this! Take my culottes, for example – they are simply crying out for just the right accent, but I haven't the slightest notion where I—" Suri soon gasped "Actually... just a touch of this fabric could be perfect with it. W– Oh, hey, would you mind terribly if I took a swatch?"

"Oh, not at all! Torrent would you be so kind to give Suri the fabric? I have loads extra." Rarity said.

I was hesitant for a moment, 'cause I felt a negative vibe coming from Suri Polomare. However, as to not make Rarity upset, I handed Suri the fabric.

"You're sure?" Suri asked Rarity.

"Positive! Oh, well, it's been wonderful getting caught up, and I don't wish to be rude, but I must finish my preparations and I am a bit late as it... is?" as Rarity finished her sentence, Suri Polomare was already gone.

I soon sat in one the chairs rubbing my temples.

"Do you really think that it was a good idea for you to give Suri Polomare that fabric, I mean what if she uses it for her whole line instead of accent?" I question towards Rarity.

"Oh hush now Torrent, I'm sure that Suri would do anything like that."

'Something's telling me that I'm going to be right.'

-

Mane Fair Hotel Lobby. 2:30pm

Me and Rarity soon managed to be at the run-through appointment at the designated time.

"Hello! I'm here half an hour early for my run-through appointment, just the way Prim likes!"

"Get in line over there." the Receptionist said. But soon looked at the fabric "Oh my, that fabric's gorgeous, did you make that yourself?" she asked Rarity.

"Oh, why, yes. It's stretchy, but not clingy. Shimmery—"

At that exact moment we heard Suri Polomare saying the exact same thing "Shimmery, but not showy." We soon walked up to see that Suri's fashion line was made with the same fabric as Rarity. "And the entire line is in the same adorable pattern. It works on everything from skirts to tops to shoes and,..." Suri Polomare soon chuckled.

Prim Hemline soon clapped her hooves "Oh, bravo! I've never seen anything like it!"

As Suri Polomare exited, I stomped in front of her path then Rarity got close to her face.

"You stole my fabric!"

Suri Polomare soon laughed "I didn't steal it, okay? You gave it to me, 'member?" she said as she walked pass us.

"I gave you the fabric for accents! Not for your whole line! And how could you possibly make all of those outfits out of it so fast?!"

"Fast? Hah! Coco Pommel here took practically forever. Nearly got me completely disqualified." she said as she pointed to the mare.

The mare, as Suri said who was named Coco Pommel was a creme color earth mare, her mane and tail were two shades of sky-blue and a translucent white color, her iris color was light blue, she had some kind of floral decoration pined in her mane she was sporting a secretary outfit with some type of neck piece attached to it.

(similar to this.)

Coco Pommel soon spoke "Well, I wanted to make sure you'd win, so I took the extra time to—" but was soon interrupted by Suri.

"Quiet! I pay an assistant to sew and get coffee, not talk. 'Kay?"

Rarity soon gasped "How could this happen?"

Suri Polomare soon walked up to Rarity then placed her arm around Rarity's shoulder "Aw, sweetie, don't blame yourself. It takes some small-town fillies a while to learn it's everypony for herself in the big city, m'kay?"

Rarity soon started crying then she ran out the door.

"Rarity wait!" I called out but no avail.

"Hope you realize how fortunate you are to have me as a mentor. Now get me some coffee!" she demanded Coco Pommel.

Coco Pommel soon ran to get coffee leaving only me and Suri. I tighten my fist, I felt my anger rising. Suri than looked at me with a smug and yet seductive smirk.

"Taking advantage at one's generosity and using it for your own..." I started "That's low."

"Well it's just like I told little miss drama queen there that it's everypony for herself in the big city, m'kay?"

"So your basically telling me is that you knew that if your fashion design went up against Rarity's, you knew that she would be the winner."

Suri nodded her head.

"You're a sharp one aren't you? Not only that, but a physique to boot." she said as she walk towards me.

"You know, now that I get a good look at you, the rumors on what I heard mares were talking about were true."

"What rumors?" I questioned.

"I've heard through the grapevine that a handsome looking alien has save Equestria from when it was in peril. I was skeptical at first but now since that I have the opportunity,"

"Just exactly what are you really trying to say?" I questioned.

"Why not leave Rarity and join me, I could use a handsome secretary such as yourself. What do you say-?"

"Forget it." I said without a second of hesitation.

I soon took off to catch up to Rarity.

-

Mane Fair Hotel hallway 3:00pm

I soon managed to catch up to Rarity, her eyes still filled with tears. As we neared the room we soon heard the others.

"Oh, my gosh, what a great afternoon! That was almost too much fun!" said Twilight.

"Better pace yourself, 'cause the rest of the day is jam-packed!" said Rainbow.

"First there's the salon appointment to get our manes done." said Applejack.

"Then our fancy dinner at the Far-Afield Tavern!" said Pinkie.

Fluttershy soon came in last "And after that..."

"Hinny of the Hills!" they all said excluding Spike who was carrying the girls souvenirs.

But as they were all laughing, I soon came in with Rarity with tears still in her eyes.

Rainbow was the first one to notice "Is... everything okay?"

"You got the dresses the bellhop brought you and everything, right?" Pinkie asked as she hoped towards us.

But Rarity walked past her towards the bed then started bawling as she collapsed on it.

"But he said he brought them." Rainbow said.

"And then Suri stole them!" Rarity said through her crying. She soon sat up then started hyperventilating "I let one of the other contestants use some of my one-of-a-kind fabric" hyperventilating "and then she turned it into a wardrobe just like mine," hyperventilating "only now it looks like I'm the one copying her! My generosity has ruined me, I tell you! Ruined!" she screamed then continued bawling.

"Now, Rarity, whatever went wrong, we're all here to help you get through it, no matter what it takes." said Twilight trying to console her.

The rest of us agreed with Twilight.

Applejack soon spoke "Come on, Rarity, buck up! All we need is some fabric and you'll be back in business!"

Rarity soon scanned around the room look at the curtains, the rug, and the bed sheets.

Rarity soon gasped "This new line is going to be marvelous! Perhaps even better than the last! It's daring, it's bold! Perhaps I still have a chance after all!"

-

That Night.

We all soon found ourselves sewing dresses, while the rest were working on machines, I soon found myself knitting. Even though I had very little to no experience for when it come to knitting, I can easily tell that everyone had limited experience too.

'And their working with machines.' Ooooh, the dress-making irony.

Rarity soon walked over to Twilight levitating a basket of fabric "Twilight! Sew these pieces together according to that pattern there!"

"You said if we skipped dinner at the Far-Afield Tavern, you'd order a meal for us while we keep working." she said.

"Don't fret. It'll be here in an hour. That's not going to be a problem, is it?" Rarity asked everyone.

Rainbow soon spoke up "Well, we're supposed to be watching Hinny of the Hills by then..."

At that moment, I felt as if Rarity's ticking time bomb of rage just went off.

"Oh! I see! I go out of my way to get you tickets for a show, and this is how you repay me? By abandoning me in my hour of need? " Twilight, along with her friends (excluding myself) hung their heads down "Oh, oh, oh! Fine! Go and see Hinny of the Hills tonight! And then tomorrow morning when you come to see my fashion show without any fashion to show, you can have more entertainment!" Rarity soon wrapped her arms around Pinkie and Rainbow's shoulders ""Oh, why look, there's our friend Rarity going down in flames! Isn't friendship magic?!""

Pinkie nodded her head.

"Rarity, calm down. What's gotten into you?" Twilight asked trying to calm her down, but to no avail.

"What's gotten into you?!" Rarity snapped back "Oh, go ahead! See your little show! Congratu-pony-lations, fillies! Sounds like you've all figured out already it's everypony for herself in this town!"

Rarity soon ran out the door and slammed it shut.

I soon got done with my pieces for Rarity's new line. I soon set the knitting needles down then ran out the door to find Rarity.

-

Outside the Mane Fair Hotel 10:00pm

I soon found Rarity in the alleyway with her head against the wall of the building.

"Rarity..." I started in a serious tone.

She didn't answer back.

"We need to talk."

Still no answer.

"Listen, I know that this is hard for you but don't take it out on your friends. Even though they don't have the dress making experience like you do, they're, including me, are trying our hardest to make sure that you win tomorrow's fashion show an-"

"JUST LEAVE AND ABANDON ME AND WATCH HINNY OF THE HILLS!!!" she scream with her head still facing the wall.

"Rarity I'm not going to aban-"

"YES YOU ARE YOU ALL ARE GOING TO JUST STOP AND GO SEE THE MUSICAL!!! AND JUST LEAVE M-"

I interrupted her by forcefully turning her around, gripping the collar of her shirt with both my hands then pinning her back forcefully to the wall of the next building.

"LISTEN TO YOURSELF RARITY THIS ISN'T YOU!!!!!!!" I screamed in her face.

She was stun by my action she couldn't say anything.

"This all happen cause you told me to give Suri your fabric! I understand that it was wrong of Suri to take advantage of your generosity and use your fabric for her whole line, but being rude to your friends including me has nothing to do with it!"

I huffed a few times, but then let out a groan then released my grip on her.

"Fine, be stubborn, if you wanna think that it's everypony for herself in this town, then fine by me." I said as I walked out of the alleyway.

Now in complete honesty that the was one thing I'd really wished I wouldn't resort to. As I walked back up to the room, I felt a tear escape my left eye.

"I'd wished I didn't had to resort to that method."

-

The next day.

We all soon the finishing touches on the final dress.

"There. That's the last of them." said Twilight.

Rarity soon gasped when took the dress "Finally!" she said as she ran out the door.

"You're welcome!" Twilight called out.

-

The fashion show 9:00am

I was watching from behind the bleachers, even though I was able to see how the show will unfold I wasn't able to be detected from other ponies.

Suri Polomare soon got finished with her "Original" dress collection.

Prim Hemline soon stood beside Suri Polomare and spoke "Let's have another round of applause for Suri Polomare's amazing collection."

The ponies soon started cheering.

"That fabric! So original!" Prim Hemline commented.

Rarity soon sighed, I groaned then rolled my eyes.

Suri Polomare soon walked up to Rarity then chuckled "Well look who's here. Here to show off your copycat collection, mm? Heh."

I clenched my fist even tighter 'I swear if it wasn't for my chivalry, I'd give her a coffee that would make her brain buzz all the way to the clinic!'

Prim Hemline soon spoke "And now, Rarity from Ponyville with her brand new line – and I mean "brand new" – Hotel Chic."

With that, the curtains soon unveiled to see Rarity's collection. Despite the rest of us having limited knowledge on making dresses, ponies were talking in an excited manner, then the sound of clicking cameras soon followed.

Rarity soon perked up with joy "Oh! They're liking it! I think I may have just won this thing! Oh, I can't wait to celebrate with..." she soon looked out towards the bleachers but only found a big empty space "My friends. They didn't come. What have I done?"

Ponies continued cheering, and cameras kept clicking.

Prim Hemline soon walked up to Rarity "Rarity, they all adore you! Aren't you going to tell them about your fabulous pieces?"

On what I saw next was something was I that couldn't make out. Rarity looked at the center velvet rope that separated the audience from the stage. A rainbow trail soon traveled across the rope, but when I looked back at Rarity this is what I saw.

"I have to go." she said then hurried out of the room.

Prim Hemline soon gasped "Come back at once!"

The audience gasped as Rarity pushed aside one of the models, leaped off the stage, then ran out the door.

"This is unheard of!" Prim Hemline said.

"I think she realized her mistake." I said then started following her.

-

Outside the Mane Fair Hotel 10:30am

I soon followed Rarity even though I was 15 steps behind her, it appears she hasn't notice me yet.

Rarity soon turned right then was greeted by the Bellhop.

"How do you do, ma'am? Contest going well?" he asked.

"No time to talk. I have to find my friends!" she said.

"Oh, uh, they're gone already. I saw them headed out this morning."

"Oh, no! Back to Ponyville, I imagine. Oh, they worked so hard on my behalf! And I repaid them with unkindness. What have I done?! Oh... here you are." she said and levitated two gems to the Bellhop then ran off.

"But miss, I– I didn't do anything!" he called out.

I soon turn right the stopped at the Bellhop.

"Hey have you seen the mare with the purple curled mane?" I asked.

And the reason on why I said it like that is because I don't think he knows Rarity's name.

"Yes, she just ran that way." he said then pointed on where she headed.

"Thanks a bunch." I said then ran off.

"Wait!" he called out stopping me.

I turned around then caught an umbrella and two gemstones.

"It's gonna rain, and you can give those gems back to her, I didn't do anything."

"Thanks again!" I said.

I soon placed the gems in my pocket, unfurled the umbrella then went off to find Rarity.

-

Manehatten Streets 11:00am

It soon started raining as soon when I manage to spot Rarity.

Rarity soon started singing.

She soon hugged herself and shivered a bit from the cold.

I soon walked up to her then loomed the umbrella over her head. She soon shot her head up then looked towards me.

"You'll catch a cold if let yourself get drenched by the rain." I smiled.

But when I looked back at Rarity, I saw tears running down her face, her tears also making her mascara run too. She immediately tackled me causing me to stumble slightly but I managed to still keep my footing, threw her arms around my shoulders then started weeping in my shirt. I soon handed her a tissue for her to blow her muzzle on. As she was done blowing her muzzle I threw the tissue as she continued weeping in my shirt.

"Hey, there, there Rarity. Come on, lets go." I said then patted her soaked head.

As we were walking back to the hotel the rain was starting fade while Rarity continued holding my left arm with both her arms wrapped around it.

"Hey Rarity," I said.

She soon looked at me.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that to you yesterd-"

Rarity soon interrupted me.

"No, I'm the one who should I'm the one who should be apologizing Torrent."

I looked at her questioningly.

"I'd pretty much deserved it on how rudely I treated you and the rest who went home."

"'Went home'? Rarity they di-"

I soon didn't finished my sentence again as Rarity soon released her hold on my arm but grasped my hand then quicken her pace.

-

Mane Fair Hotel lobby 12:00pm.

Me and Rarity soon rushed in and Rarity soon spoke to the Receptionist.

"I need a moment with Prim Hemline. I have to rush back to Ponyville, but I just wanted to thank her first for—"

However, Rarity was cut off by Suri Polomare.

"Uh-uh-uh, you'd best steer clear of Prim for a while. She's pretty furious. Isn't that right?" she asked towards Coco Pommel.

"Um... yes." Coco Pommel answered.

As soon as Coco Pommel answered the res of the mane six, including Spike walked through the doors. Pinkie then put on a smile and a squee was heard.

"There you all are! I can't believe it, I thought you went back home!" Rarity exclaimed.

"We missed the show because we overslept, but Torrent managed to make it. Suri told us you lost. I'm really sorry."

I soon looked at Suri who had a smirk on her face, but Coco Pommel had an expression of guilt.

'Like hell she lost!'

I was about to say something but Rarity beat me to it.

"I lost? You know what? I don't even care. I'm just happy you're all still here after how I treated you. Taking advantage of your friendship the way I did. How could you ever see past it?"

"Yeah, you were pretty rotten." Applejack said.

*sound effect*

"Ouch." I said

Rainbow soon spoke after me "Wow, Applejack. I know your thing is honesty, but come on!"

Twilight soon walked up to Rarity "Last night we may not have seen you at your best, but we know you. And we would never let one thing like that change how we feel about you."

The all soon got in a group hug while I stood beside them with my arms crossed, giving them a smile.

Rarity soon spoke "Oh, thank you! You really are the most wonderful friends a pony could have!" we soon exited the hotel "You know, I already arranged to make it up to you this afternoon! Hope you're all available for an exclusive performance of Hinny of the Hills!"

The rest of them soon responded by cheering.

I trailed behind them then I heard Suri Polomare voice.

"And that is how it's done. Pretty clever how I convinced her to stay away from Prim, wasn't it? [chuckles] Wouldn't have wanted her to find out the truth now, would we?"

-

Bridleway theater 1:00pm

While the rest were cheering loudly me and Spike just clapped.

'Yea, definitely a ponified version of The Maid of the Mountains.' I thought.

"Wow! That was even better than I imagined!" Applejack exclaimed.

Rainbow Dash soon flew into the air "I loved it!" but then she flew back down then spoke in beat tone "Uh, I mean, it was a'ight."

Applejack and Pinkie Pie soon started laughing.

"How did you ever get them to agree to do an extra performance just for us?" Twilight asked Rarity.

"Remember my costume designer friend who got me the tickets? Well, I offered to make all the costumes for his next show!"

"Um, here in Manehattan?" Fluttershy questioned.

"Well, um... yes... it will keep me away from Ponyville for a while."

The rest of them soon sighed in disappointment while I just sat with my hands on knees just staring.

"But I so wanted you to see this show! And working for this designer is such a great opportunity!" Rarity said.

"We know. We're happy for you, Rarity. We're just sad for us." Applejack replied

"Mind if I join you?" said a mare.

We all turned to see Coco Pommel.

Rarity soon spoke "Sure. Come on down." as Coco Pommel walked down me and Rarity soon walked up to her. Coco Pommel soon reached into her bag then pulled out a golden trophy "This is the first place trophy for Fashion Week." Rarity said then immediately gasped "With my name on it! But I thought I lost!"

"You didn't." Coco Pommel said "You won. Suri was hoping that if you didn't claim your prize, the judges would consider it a forfeit and first place would go to her. So she lied to make you and your friends go away, and, well, I lied too. I've worked for Suri for so long, I started to believe that it really is everypony for herself in this town. Until I saw how generous you were with your friends and with Torrent, and how generous they were with you. It made me start believing there was something better for me out there. So, I– I quit. I brought you something to say thank you." Coco Pommel soon reached into her bag again and pulled out a small gift box.

"Hey Rarity," I said.

Rarity soon looked at me questioningly.

I soon whispered an Idea in her ear.

Rarity soon smirked then spoke Coco Pommel "Hm. I suppose you'll need a job now that you're no longer with Suri. How would you like to work for my friend making all the costumes for his next show?"

Coco Pommel soon smiled.

-

Manehattan Train station 2:00pm

As the rest of the gang boarded the train, I turned back to Coco Pommel then stuck my hand out towards her.

"It's was a pleasure meeting you Coco Pommel." I said.

She soon clasped my hand with both her hands.

"Torrent, I must thank you to."

"Thank me? For what?"

"When I came back getting Suri her coffee I overheard her offering you to be a secretary. But when you refused without any moment of hesitation it also made me realized that that you can't turn back on your friends."

"Yea, I guess it did."

Without any warning, Coco Pommel soon threw her arms around me and embrace tightly.

"Torrent, next time we meet will call me Coco?"

I soon blushed "Uhh... Sure thing Coco."

The train blew the warning whistle.

Coco soon let me go.

"Dammit! See ya Coco!"

We both soon waved goodbye.

-

Carousel Boutique few hours later

Rarity's voice over

Manehattan was simply grand. It was in this magnificent metropolis that I learned that, while there are ponies who will take advantage of your generosity, you should never, ever let that cause you to abandon your generous spirit. Nothing feels worse than taking advantage of the giving nature of your friends.

Rarity soon opened Coco Pommel's gift it was a spool of rainbow thread.

She soon placed it with her other threads then gestured her hoof for me to come with her.

I soon looked back at the spool then saw this.

"Something tells me that this is only the beginning of something big." I said to myself.