//------------------------------// // Chapter 9: Melody of a Boutique and sisters // Story: Party for one, Party for all // by darkmage1997 //------------------------------// After leaving the farm, the group, lead by Rarity, then proceeded to take Melody and Clover to Carousel Boutique, where Rarity would shoe her nieces where she makes the dresses they now wear. "Once we get to my boutique, I can show where I make all the designs for all the wonderful outfits, including the dresses you two adorable sweethearts wear now!" Rarity said with a blushing squee. Melody and Clover both blushed at being called adorable, "I know that we'll like where you work Auntie Rarity!" the girls said in unison. The ponies, even Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo, all d'awwed at how cute they were, talking in synch. After some walking, Sweetie Belle gently spoke up, " Hey girls? Did you two ever had any brothers and sisters when you were back on this 'Earth' planet?" she asked in a soft tone. Sweetie Belles response were two headshakes from the two human girls, "No Sweetie Belle, I was an only child when I went to that terrible orphanage," Melody sadly said. "And my Mommy never had anymore babies before or after me, so I was pretty lonely back at the castle," Clover added on sadly. "Don't worry about that. You'll never be that lonely ever again," Twilight reassured them. "What do you mean Auntie Twilight?" Clover asked with a quirked eyebrow. "Well, you both share the same Mommy, don't you?" Twilight asked. As they nodded, Twilight giggled, "Then neither of you two are only child's, are you?" she asked with a smile. Clover and Melody soon caught on to what Twilight was on about. "So you're saying..." Melody started, looking at Clover. "That, we're sisters?!" Clover asked, almost in joy filled tears as she looked at Melody. "That's right. The moment you were adopted by Pinkie, you two became sisters," Rainbow explained. This got some tear filled squeals from the two girls as they both gently hugged each other. "Oh, I'm so happy that you're my sister Melody!" Clover said happily. "Couldn't put it better myself Clover!" Melody said, equally happy. This made everypony tear up with happiness, Rainbow Dash included, but she clenched her eyes shut to stop the tears. "Alright, let's get the Boutique now! You're all making me sappy," Rainbow complained, but was ignored when the mares all wrapped her up in a group hug. "ALRIGHT! Lets just continue on!" Rainbow said, annoyed about the unexpected group hug, but giggled, nevertheless. "Alright, lets go on," Rarity said, leading the group to the boutique. Meanwhile, back with Spike, After taking care of his usual chores, Spike found himself with some free time. He decided that if he had no more chores to take care of, he may as well go and read his new Power Ponies comic. After retrieving some gems to snack on, he continued back to his room to get to reading. He was about to open up the comic book, when he felt a burp coming on. As soon as he burped, he was very surprised to see that he burped his usual green flames, and a letter formed from the flames. It had Celestia's royal seal on it, so he knew it was important. "Huh, wonder what this is?" Spike asked himself. as he opened up the scroll, he found a letter that said, Dear Twilight Sparkle, Me and Luna were successful in informing Clover former parents that she would be living with us from now on. Sadly, when we told them that she would accept Pinkie Pie and Melody as her mother and sister and that she indulged in sweets, they just gave up on asking us for Clovers return. They were talking nonsense about how eating sweets had brought shame to their family. So, at least they now know they won't need to worry about her safety anymore, if they still cared about their daughter at all. You may tell Clover, when you next see her, that she is here to stay in Equestria. Sincerely, you fellow princess and mentor, Celestia. After reading the letter, Spike let a few stray tears roll down his cheek. "Gosh, I never thought that parents would be that horrible to a sweet little girl like Clover. Well, I better find and give Twilight this letter," Spike said, before running as fast as his legs could carry him out of the castle to find his friends. As he left the castle, he saw the mares all walking in to Carousel Boutique. "Well that was easy," Spike said before dashing off to catch up with the mares. Back with the Mane 6, After some walking, the ponies all arrived at the Carousel Boutique. When the two girls saw the large building in front of them, they stared in awe at how much it looked like an actual carousel. "Wow Auntie Rarity, your house looks like a real carousel," Clover commented with an awe filled smile. "Well, that is how the town made it look like when it was first built," Rarity explained with a smile, looking down at her nieces. "Well, lets all not stand out here gathering dust, lets go inside!" Rarity said, unlocking the door, and leading her friends, sister, and nieces into the boutique. "And this is where I make all the dresses I design, including the ones you two wear now," Rarity said, pointing at the dresses the two human girls were wearing. Clover then noticed three mirrors, "What are these mirrors Auntie Rarity?" Clover asked, pointing at the mirrors. "That is where I make sure the dresses all fit, and make sure the ponies who wear them are presentable in said dresses," Rarity explained. "It's also where I take the measurements I need to make sure the dresses fit perfectly," she added on. She then motioned the two girls to follow her upstairs. As the two girls followed the white unicorn upstairs, they came to a room that had all sorts of fabrics and a sewing machine. "And this is where I come up with the inspiration for all my dresses," Rarity said, showing he nieces her workroom. "Here, I draw up different designs for the many dresses, and I put all the requests for dresses for many celebrities, like Sapphire Shores, the pony of pop," Rarity explained. "I bet she's a good singer!" Melody commented with a smile. "Oh heavens, she is. Why, she's one of the most famous singers in all of Equestria!" Rarity said with a happy sigh, before turning back to the two girls. "Well, that's pretty much all there is to see here, so lets go and find a new destination," Rarity said, leaving the room, with the two girls following her. As they walked down, they saw that Spike was with their friends, and that he, along with the others, had tear filled eyes. "Why what ever is the matter?" Rarity asked, feeling immediately concerned for her friends. "Whatever it is, I'm sure we can help!" Clover said, trying to lift everyone's spirits. As soon as they all saw Clover, Pinkie, without warning, scooped up Clover in a comforting hug, "Oh my sweet, precious Clover, its the letter that Uncle Spike brought us," Pinkie said, looking at the young drake. "Here, it might be easier for you to read it, than us explain it," Spike said, handing Clover the letter. Melody and Rarity both looked over Clovers shoulders to see the letter. After reading the letter, Clover was already in tears, "I-I-I can't believe Mommy and Daddy would just abandon me like that," Clover said depressingly. "You poor baby, we'll make sure that you never have to hear from those awful real parents of yours, ever again," Rarity said, rubbing Clovers shoulders. "Yeah! You deserve better than those meanies!" Melody said, hugging her sister. "Well, lets not let this letter spoil our outing. Shall we continue our tour of Ponyville?" Rarity said, trying to change the subject. "Um, if it's ok with you two, I can show you both my animal sanctuary?" Fluttershy asked with a blush. "That sounds like fun!" Clover said, regaining her happiness. "I would love to see more animals!" Melody said with a smile. "Well, lead the way Flutters," Rainbow said, giving Fluttershy the right of way. And as soon as they left the boutique, and Rarity locked the door, they made their way to Fluttershy's cottage.