//------------------------------// // It had happened before. // Story: My Little Pony: Blue Version // by FaelaArts //------------------------------// “It’s really about how you treat them really. Pokemon grow into their trainers feelings for them. So if the trainer trusts the pokemon, the pokemon trust the trainer thousandfold back.” Green smiled pleasantly as she picked up her cup of tea, placed two sugar cubes in it, and took a tentative sip. On the opposite side of the table in the kitchen, Rarity took a sip of the own tea and gave a heavenly sigh. “But what I don’t understand dear Green, is why this Growlithe refuses to obey me. Sweetie Belle has no problems telling the beast to conduct all manner of carnage.” Glancing to the living room, Rarity could see Sweetie Belle brushing the coat of her pokemon, talking about her friends as if he understood what she was saying. “That’s just how pokemon are. They only obey one person unconditionally at a time.” Putting her tea down, Green turned to look to the living room herself. However her eyes were not on the pony and pokemon, but on the various mannequins lining the walls. “But it obeyed you in the square without hesitation, that is what confuses me.” Rarity put down her own cup and noticed the peering gaze aimed at her dresses, a hopeful smile on her face as both stood up to head into the living room. Green smiled once in greeting at Sweetie Belle, before walking to one of the dresses on display and gently fingering the fabric. “That’s just because you don’t know how to talk to pokemon. I learned various tricks while working at the daycare that help me get other trainer's pokemon to listen to me despite the fact I’m not their owner. Is this Taffeta?” Green gently fingered the crisp, soft and smooth fabric that was the main component of one of the dresses. Rarity’s eyes lit up with stars for a brief moment before she quickly composed herself and walked to stand beside Green. “What do you mean talk to pokemon, they can’t exactly answer back right? Yes, it’s quite hard to get, I had it shipped from Trottingham to here by Pegasus. It cost a pretty penny but I personally feel it was worth the extra cost.” Rarity smiled as Green nodded, concurring with her statement. Suppressing her glee was difficult, however as she slowly trotted over to her work station, she personally felt she was the personification of guile and grace. “Pokemon can’t talk the way we do, it’s all about the eyes with them. Why, sometimes I almost think Red is a pokemon with how he acts.” Green chuckled to herself, following Rarity over as she danced through her many colored fabrics and pulled out a plain gray fabric and held it out for her to feel. Green could tell this was Satin, and expertly weaved at that too. “You really must show me my dear, I am afraid I can’t fathom how the eyes of a pokemon could speak. And I really must pay you for your help with this Growlithe.” Rarity pulled out a few more types of fabric with her magic, hovering them near Green as she began to gain inspiration. Green held out her arms as Rarity did so, motioning to the pokemon. “Well I guess if you really feel the need to, I could really use something nice to wear for special occasions. Blue and Red might not mind wearing the same clothes day in and day out, but I do want to look my best for tonight.” Green watched Rarity pull out a measuring tape and begin to measure her from all sides. With Green being a human, it would be a much bigger challenge than simply making a pony outfit. “Oh it would be my absolute pleasure, I simply can’t ignore an opportunity as such as this. However it is going to take all day, are you sure you don’t mind standing around while I work?” Rarity paused in her measurements and began to write everything down, drawing a few quick sketches as she began to file through various designs to find the perfect dress for a special occasion. Finished that, she turned back to Green and gave an excited smile. “Of course not, but before we do that I really must teach you how to handle pokemon. If this is going to take all day we really should get my payment out of the way first.” Green turned and kneeled beside Growlithe, sitting beside Sweetie Belle. Rarity followed her over, sketchbook still in her hand as she continued designing the dress. “Now it’s simple, look Growlithe in the eyes, and then reach out and give him a pat on the head.” Green turned to look at Rarity as she finally dropped her sketchbook and focused on the situation. Growlithe turned his head, wagging his tail as she reached out and gave him a tentative pat on the head. Green smiled, and pointed to Sweetie Belle. “Now tell Growlithe to give Sweetie Belle a kiss.” Green chuckled as Rarity glanced at her for a moment, before returning her eyes to Growlithe, and closing them as a coo entered her voice and she scratched his head faster. Growlithe’s tail intensified its wagging. “You know what Growlithe? I bet Sweetie Belle would love a kiss from you. Why not go and give her one right now?” Rarity opened her eyes as Growlithe barked loudly and turned, dive bombing Sweetie Belle and proceeding to lick her face thoroughly. “Noooo-ehehee,” giggled Sweetie Belle as she battle to keep her face clear and get Growlithe off her. Green laughed as she watched it, a warm smile on her face. Eventually Sweetie Belle has calmed Growlithe and he got off her, but as they ran out the door to play Rarity couldn’t help but chuckle herself. “Is it really that simple?” Standing up, Rarity once more began designing the dress for Green as she made her way back to the fabrics. “Pretty much, Growlithes are some of the easier pokemon to get to listen, so you lucked out there. Just remember to never scold him, pokemon don’t respond well to negative feedback.” Green followed Rarity over and took a seat on a stool as she watched Rarity work, a smile on her face. “I will remember that, thank you for the help. Now, do you prefer short or long?”