Chapter 14: Setup
Void awoke with a jolt, covered in sweat. The ominous voice that talked before his slumber had given him nightmares. Never the less he still had things to do. He heard that Applejack was fixing up her barn today. He naturally was going to offer his assistance. He got up brushed his mane (and gave it a good shake afterwards) and set off to Sweet Apple Acres. On his way there he was stopped by a breathless Spike.
"Hey there Void. Just the colt I wanted to see!"
"Hiya Spike! What makes me the colt you wanted to see?" he asked, secretly hoping it didnt have anything to do with what happened last evening with Fluttershy. He couldn't deal with any commotion now.
"I was wondering if you would take this ticket to the movies for me. I was going to see it with Twilight but I forgot I was going to help Rarity."
Hm, it would be kinda awkward considering he used to like Twilight, but he couldn't let Spike down!
"Sure buddy. I'd be glad to go to the movies with Twilight!"
"Thanks Void!" Spike turned to leave but said, "Oh! I almost forgot! Rarity actually wants to see you at her store!"
"Huh?"
"She said she'd explain when we got there." he started waddling off towards Rarities. Somewhat confused, Void followed.
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Rarity was staring anxiously out the window.
"I hope my Spikey-Wikey can find Void alright."
As if on cue the dragon and the mysterious Pegasus rounded the corner and were heading towards her shop. She ran over to some random stuff and pretended to be busy when the two boys walked in.
"Hi Rarity!" said Spike, waving to her.
"Why hello Spikey-Wikey! And hello to you to Void!"
"Go'mornin'."
Goodness his grammar is at the same levels as Applejack's. "I heard about your plans for tonight with Twilight."
"How do you know that? Spike just gave me the tickets minutes ago!"
She laughed, "You're silly. I gave the idea to Spike to give you the tickets in the first place!"
"Oh I see. He told you about the ticket and you reminded him of his promise to help and suggested giving the ticket to me."
Rarity was stunned, that wasn't the story at all, but it worked better than their own story, so she just said, "Um yeah..."
"Ok, so what did you want me here for?"
She had almost forgotten. "Ah yes I wanted to design an out fit for you for your occasion!"
Before he could say a word, she wisked him away to her fitting area.
She first started with the standard tuxedo and pin-on flower. "Hm, not really your style...it could use some adjustments."
She then took that outfit off him and put on a grey beanie with a red "hoodie" as Rainbow Dash called it.
"...It fits you but doesn't really match the occasion."
"Why are you putting so much effort into a simple movie night?" said the living mannequin.
She gave a shocking expression, "What, Spike didn't tell you? You're not going to a simple movie, you're going to the Opera!"
Void was stunned. "How could Twilight pay for these tickets?" he thought.
Rarity removed the jacket and hat and placed them in a bag that was separated from his "Opera outfit".
"How much is this going to cost?" asked Void.
Rarity paused, and then laughed, "Haha! This won't cost nothing more than a favor in return my dear! Now let's try the sophisticated look."
She put on him a pair of glasses without lenses and a polo shirt. She looked at his getup for a second and then threw her hooves up in frustration.
"Argh! I just cannot capture your look! They all look somewhat good on you."
She thought for a second and then shouted, "That's it!"
She went to the bag and pulled out the beanie and placed it carefully on his head. She then removed the polo shirt while keeping the glasses on. Rarity disappeared for a moment and returned with the tuxedo. Removing the bow tie and the flower, she gave it to him to put on.
She looked at the final result and said, "Perfect! It matches your sophistication and coolness, while at the same time, exploiting your inner class!"
Void looked at himself in the mirror. He did look quite stylish. He quickly thanked Rarity and Spike and packed his new clothes up and left.
Rarity sighed. That was a lot of work. Then she remembered an important fact.
"If this plan succeeds, Twilight owes me for the Opera ticket, AND the clothes."