//------------------------------// // A Little White Lie // Story: It's A Funny Story, Really! // by FlameingToast //------------------------------// It probably hadn't been a good idea, but Rarity needed the break. The sun was shining over Ponyville, and a slow, cool breeze kept everypony from getting too hot. It was just one of those days when everypony had to step outside and enjoy the fresh air, even if it was only for a few minutes. But most ponies where planning to continue the rest of the afternoon in the fresh air. Rarity, however, could not afford that luxury. I'll just be five more minutes, Rarity thought with a smile. She was sitting at a small wooden table that had been set up yesterday in her backyard for a Cutie Mark Crusader meeting. It was likely the only thing they were planning was how to get hurt next, but children will be children. Plus, it was just outside the Carousel Boutique so she could return at her leisure. Enjoying the warmth of the sun and the light chill from the wind Rarity's mind was pulled, unsurprisingly, back to dresses. The past few days had felt like one continuous rush to finish all her orders. Rarity was glad of the work, her dresses were being sent to so many ponies that would simply adore them! But first she to make the dresses for them to adore, which, while fun, was very stressful. Fortunately, there was only on order left. So, she decided a few minutes outside couldn't hurt. After all, she was almost done with it. Taking in a deep breath of cool air, Rarity closed her eyes and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Only...a few more...minutes...and then I'll get up and- "What in the world are you doing?" Rarity's eyes snapped open. Her head was lying on the table, and ,as she picked her head back up, felt her neck crack. Yawning Rarity looked up at the voice "Rainbow Dash, what are you doing here?" "Well, hello to you too, sunshine." Rainbow Dash said with a grin. Rarity rolled her eyes "You know what I meant, I'm just a little surprised you creeped up on me so easily." "Are you kidding me? I'm sure a stampede of wild buffalo wouldn't have woken you up." Rainbow Dash smirked. "Wake me-, I FELL ASLEEP!" Rarity exclaimed, looking at the sky. The sun was most certainly not in the position it had been when she had lied down. I must've been asleep for at least an hour! "Ohnoohnoohno!" Rarity muttered, hastily getting up from the table "I have to finish my order, and send it tomorrow if I want it to get to Los Pegaus in time-" "Ah, you're working on her dress." Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes. "Let me guess, a pink dress thing? Sort of frilly?" Rainbow Dash asked casually, although her smile seemed to be slightly forced. Rarity stopped just as she was about to continue her rant. "How did you know that?" "Well, Stormy told me about the dress she ordered for some ball thingy." Dash shrugged "She said she'd be ordering it from you, so when you said Los Pegasus I sort of guessed. Plus, she's the kind of mare who wants everything pink, it makes me want to vomit sometimes, I swear!"" "You know my client?" Rarity asked curiously. "Oh, right!" Rainbow Dash scratched the back of her neck, landing next to Rarity. "Stormy's my sister, I guess I never told you too much about my family." "What!? How could I not know you had a sister?" Rarity said rather dramatically. "Well, we don't exactly spend a ton of time together, we're not going to know everything about each other." Rainbow Dash landed next to Rarity "Plus, I don't really talk about her...ever." "You have to tell me all about her later," Rarity turned around, and opened the door. "But I really must finish the order." Rainbow Dash sprang forward and landed in front of Rarity "Actually, my sister wanted me to tell you there had been a change of plans with the dress." Rarity raised an eyebrow "A change of plans? Whatever do you mean? Does she want a different color scheme? I can't change anything to the dress, it's almost finished!" Rainbow Dash smiled "Well, it's kind of a funny story. She wants you to hoof deliver the dress so that she can meet you." "Why would she want to meet me? Is she really that enamored with my works?" Rarity grinned "It's quite flattering, but understand I can't just go to Los Pegasus." Rainbow Dash scratched the back of her neck "It's not that she likes your dress. Kinda, actually, but no. She actually wants to meet you because you're my marefriend..." "..." Rarity stared "I'm your what?" Rainbow Dash blushed lightly "Well, as far as she knows; we've kind of been dating for a while. So...she sorta wants to meet you." Rainbow Dash chuckled. "How come I was not aware of our relationship?" Rarity asked calmly, her expression completely neutral "BECAUSE IF TWO PONIES ARE DATING, BOTH ARE USUALLY AWARE!" Rarity exclaimed, allowing her forced calm to transition into fury. "Uh, let me explain!" Dash's eyes widened as she found herself in the grip of an angry unicorns magic. Never a good thing. "You most certainly are!" She replied, dragging a struggling Rainbow Dash into the Carousel Boutique ~*~ Rainbow Dash had, understandably, expected an angry or confused response. But Rarity's expression was venomous. "So...how have you been lately?" Dash chuckled, then ducked as a pillow was thrown at her. "Hey! That wasn't very lady like-" this pillow found its mark. Dash was sitting across from Rarity on her living room couch, while Rarity sat in a chair. As Dash shook her head, getting the surprisingly hard pillow of of her face, she saw that Rarity looked significantly less...murderous. Rarity closed her eyes and took a deep breath "Okay, I'm calm." She opened her eyes "Alright, let me get this straight. You told your family we are...dating, correct?" Dash nodded, lying down on the couch. "Yup." Rarity sighed "Alright, why? Also, why even lie to your sister." Rainbow Dash threw her hooves into the air "Stormy's insane! All she does is set me up on dates and tell me I'll never be happy until I land a colt!" She groaned "So, I figured enough was enough. I decided to tell Stormy that I had just started seeing somepony. That was," she glanced upwards, muttering "A few months ago, February I think, probably around Hearts and Hooves day. That's probably why she was setting me up on a ton of blind dates." Rainbow Dash shook her head "Okay, starting to ramble. Basically I had to keep adding to the lie, and now she really wants to the see the 'love of my life' " She sighed. Rarity cocked her head. "Why go through all of that trouble?" Rainbow Dash shrugged "It's annoying. My sister only talks about boring sappy stuff, and if I ever hear 'Oh, you're going to love him, Dash!' I will throw myself off of the castle!" She blinked, "Maybe not that far, but I would do something insane!" "Then why not pick Big Macintosh, or somepony who's, you know, male?" Rarity replied. Rainbow Dash laughed "Really? I figured you knew that males aren't really my thing." Rarity blushed "There were rumors, but I never put much faith in that sort of thing." Rainbow Dash smirked "Well, the gossip is true. Although, I'm surprised there were any at all." "Some ponies thought you might've been dating Applejack." Rarity said "But that's not the case...right?" "Nope." Rainbow Dash smiled "But can we please get back to you pretending to love me?" "Rainbow Dash, I already love you-" Her eyes widened, as Rainbow's smile did. "Not in that way, just-" Rarity paused frantically trying to save herself, all the while Dash's amusement was growing. "I love you like a friend! Like all of out friends love each other!" Rainbow Dash leaned forward and winked "Oh, you love me." They say lightning never strikes at the same place twice, but pillows sure could. Still laughing, she rubbed her nose; unsure how a soft frilly pillow could feel like a rock! But the pain was worth it, and she continued guffawing. After a few more seconds of giggleds from Dash and an icy glare from Rarity, Dash calmed down and spoke up "But, don't worry. I don't have any actual feelings for you, I just picked the first pony who came to mind." "Oh, well thank Celestia..." Rarity's frowned "Sorry, was that mean?" Rainbow gave a small grin "Don't worry about it. Anyways, this brings me to our problem." "Our problem?" Rarity pointed at Rainbow Dash "I believe you meant it was your problem." "Nope, Stormy wants to meet you. So she asked me to bring you with me to Los Pegasus this weekend." Rainbow Dash frowned "So, you see the problem?" "Well, while Los Pegasus would be very nice this time of year, I hardly think a trip spent pretending to be your marefriend would be worth it." Rarity replied. "Why don't you cancel?" Rainbow Dash groaned "Don't you think I've tried that? I've been turning down these invitations, but now she says she wants you to hoof deliver her dress so she can meet you! If that doesn't happen, she'll come to Ponyville! She treats my romantic interests like a Wonderbolts show, I swear." Rarity sighed "Listen, I don't think it would be such a good idea to pretend to be your marefriend. I'll just send her the dress, and you can tell your sister the truth." "Are you kidding me!? You won't even help out your friend!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed angrily. Rarity rolled her eyes "And you say I'm the dramatic one." She glanced at the clock. "Again, sorry Rainbow; but it's getting late. I have to finish the dress tonight so that I can send it in time for Friday." Rainbow Dash snorted "Did I mention she won't pay unless you deliver it?" "..." Rarity blinked, "She...WHAT!?" Rarity groaned "Why does this happen to me?" She buried her face in her hooves. Rainbow Dash leaned forward and lightly patted her on the back "There, there." Rarity glared up at Dash. "Sorry, just trying to help." Rainbow Dash shrugged, backing away slightly, wary of yet another pillow. The silence that followed seemed to drag on. Rainbow Dash fidgeting on the couch, while Rarity kept her head in her hooves. Eventually, Rarity picked her head up. And with a resigned, but annoyed expression; she started to speak. "Alright, I'll go with you..." Rarity muttered. "Really?" Rainbow Dash smiled, her expression brightening. "Wait until I'm finished!" Rarity cut off her friend "I needed to get some more fabrics anyways, and you do seem to need my help. But, I will not kiss you or do anything romantic! I shall merely help you tell her the truth." Rainbow Dash frowned "Hey! How does that help." Rarity smiled "I'm just not comfortable lying about something like that, and neither should you!" Rainbow Dash groaned "I know it's not the best thing in the world! But a little white lie isn't so bad, please Rarity!" She adopted a puppy dog expression. "Pretty please!" Rarity shook her head "Sorry, darling, But those are my terms. I help you tell Stormy the truth, and get a little vacation!" Rainbow Dash got up off of the couch and frowned "Fine. So, I'll leave you to your dresses, or whatever." Trotting out of the Carousel Boutique, she muttered "I should've said it was Pinkie Pie. She would've agreed, no questions asked..." "See you Friday, Dash." Rarity grinned as she waved good-bye. Rarity stayed where she was for a minute, just enjoying the silence. Eventually, she got up and hummed tunelessly as she walked towards her sewing machine, eager to finish up what would hopefully be a beautiful dress. So, with renewed vigor, she picked up a needle.