//------------------------------// // Chapter 75: Come Shopping With Me // Story: Quest For Equestria // by Skyguy626 //------------------------------// As Skywalker and Spike were watching TV that evening when suddenly, Skywalker's phone rang. On the screen was a picture of Flash Sentry eating a bowl of ramen, indicating that it was him calling. "Go for Skywalker.", he said as he picket up his phone. "Hey, Skywalker. I hope I'm not interrupting something important?", Flash voice came from the other side. Skywalker told him it was okay, so Flash continued, "This is kind of random, but I like to hear your opinion on something.", he said before taking a deep breath, "What do you think about Twilight and me? I mean... Do you think I have a chance with her?", he asked, his voice indicating that Skywalker was the only one he could talk about this. "I don't know, man. She's kind of the Champion and you don't even have your first gym badge yet.", Skywalker started, hearing a confused sound coming from the other end. "But still, if you really like her go for it bro.", "Okay, thanks for the support.", Flash responded before speaking up again, "This is kinda unrelated but it has been bugging me for a while... Rainbow, Rarity, Pinkie, or Fluttershy. Which one is your type?". Skywalker had to think about this question for a moment, before a flash of pink mane flashed before his mind eye, "Don't tell anyone this but... Flutters.", Skywalker admitted, surprised at what he himself just said. "Yeah, I see where your coming from. Don't worry, your secret is save with me.", he assured him before saying goodbye and hanging up. After school, we find Skywalker waiting at the entrance. He had somehow agreed to go shopping with Rarity, he couldn't not remember why he would agree to it but somehow he did. As he was waiting for her, he saw Discord the janitor walking past, remembering what had happened on his second school day, he decided to try and make amends. "Mister Discord, sir?", he said walking up to him, gaining a glare, "About that coin that got stuck in the door. Yes, it was mine...", this admission made the janitor look up in surprise, "It must have rolled out of my pocket or something. It was my second day and I was nervous, and I am sorry.". Before he could say more he was interrupted by Discord. "Ya know. Its good for you to admit it, now I won't have to prank you.", he said with a smile before walking off. Skywalker was left there unfazed, as McGrath and Griffifth, along with members of the basketball team walking right up to him. "What's up, Skywalker?", Griffifth said, as the two fist bummed. "Nothing much. Oh yeah, you guys are both on the basketball team, huh?", Skywalker said as he crossed his arms and leaned back against the locker, suddenly one of their team members, Thunderlane, spoke up. "Don't you three hang out with Rarity Shine?", all three of them raised their eyebrows, before nodding. "Seriously!? Damn, now I'm jealous!", Thunderlane said, gaining an odd look from the three. "Yeah, I heard she's pretty loose. And doesn't she look like she's got a sugar daddy or two?", another team member, named Noteworthy added. "Yeah, she's stacking the paper. I wonder how much she gets paid?", Noteworthy pondered, turning the look from the three friends from odd to angry by nearly everything they said. "You think it's a cheaper market out here?". Thunderlane shook his head, "I don't know man, this is premium grade high school tail we're talking about and with a body like that. Seriously, just look at her hips...", as the two continued their discussion, it became more and more vulgar. "Don't talk about Rarity like that!", Skywalker ordered, their discussion stopped abruptly. From the three of them, McGrath looked most offended. "Knock it off, guys. Maybe someone should spread some rumors about you, and we'll see how you like it.", McGrath said, aided by his death glare which send shivers down the spines of the two. The two quickly muttered something about being late for something before quickly running off. "Sounds like they've got the hots for our Rarity.", McGrath said, his glare following the direction the two fled to. "They were talking like that at practice too... But don't worry, I'll yell at them later, man.", Griffifth added, gaining a grateful nod from the brunette. After saying goodbye to the two, Skywalker turned around, he saw a sad looking Rarity with her gaze to the ground. He didn't know how long she had been standing there, but from the look of it, she had heard everything. "...Did you hear them?", he asked placing a hand on her shoulder, giving her a worried look. Rarity didn't look up, "They were practically yelling. Not that... stuff like that really bothers me. They don't even know me. Why should I care what they think?... I expect it after last Spring Fling.", she said, trying to sound indifferent but her sad expression betrays her. She finally looked up at him, a tear trying to escape from her blue eyes, "I'm fine... But... thanks.", the two left the school and headed for bus. Fifteen minutes later found the two walking through Canterlot City trying to find something to do. "I don't really feel like buying stuff today anymore.", Rarity muttered, her gaze to the ground. She suddenly felt his finger tap her nose, making her look up. "Come shopping with me.", he said with a grin. "What? You mean YOU want to go shopping?", she asked disbelievingly before having to smile at his grin, "Well, I guess that could be interesting once or twice...", she added with a chuckle before the two set off to shop for some clothes. As they were browsing, Rarity picked out some clothes for him. Mainly blue and white polo-shirts, black pants and blue, white or black jackets. Skywalker tried each of them on, and with different combinations. "I like what you picked for me, but why all the blue, white and black colors?", Skywalker asked as Rarity, handed him more shirts. "Those colors look good on you. They just fit your calm and friendly nature.", she said as he stepped out of the dressing room, showing off his outfit. Rarity gave him a good look over before popping his collar, "There. Now Fluttershy will not be able to keep her hands off you.", she said, gaining a surprised look from him, "Come on, you like her don't you?". Skywalker shook his head, before heading back into the dressing room. He hadn't notice the blush on his face, but Rarity sure had. "I saw that blush! You do like here, darling!", she said, adding a chuckle when she heard him groan. "You know, it's pretty funny... If I didn't show up when you called us all together the first time, you wouldn't be here with me now.", she said with a satisfied smirk, "Looking at it from your perspective, I'd say you got pretty lucky.". "Not exactly...", Skywalker muttered as he came out of the dressing room, back in the outfit he had on when the two entered the store. "Are you still all butthurt that I made you skip class? You should be thanking me! You're a real rebel now...", she said with a mischievous smirk, knowing he was teasing her as the two went to the counter to pay for his new outfits. Arriving back home, Skywalker put his new clothes away in his closet before booting his laptop on, to see if Calista was online. And indeed he saw her online, quickly login in, he arrived in Lazulis City and saw Calista walking nearby. "I hope Zael gets here soon. I'm not even complaining today or any thing... So rare. But I have to tell Zael cause he's my MMO partner! I'll be brave... I'm so lame! I'm blushing for real! Oh no... Now I'm starting to get sweaty.", she muttered to herself. Feeling mischievous, he slowly sneaked up to her before shouting, "Hurry up and tell me!". Calista jumped in surprise turning around shocked. He was giving her a smirk, "ZOMG! How long have you been there!?", she said with a blush as she turned her gaze to the ground. "So, what is this thing you wanted to tell me?", he said as the two sat down on the floor, she began to fidget with her hands. "I'm kinda... 'interested' in someone from school. He's kinda... a teenager though... OMG I said it!", she admitted with a blush, turning her gaze down. Skywalker had to take a moment to take it in, "Wow... Are there no good looking male teacher at your school?", he asked. At his question she shook he head, "None. All the male teachers aren't even in my league, so I gave up looking for boyfriend material at work.", her avatar looked up at the sky, "I never thought I'd fall for a student! Going for younger guys is kinda new for me.", she added with a blush. Skywalker's avatar leaned back. "So... What's he like? Come on I want details!", he told with a cheerful expression on his face. "Hmm... he's laid back, calm, but real mature, he's also very smart, intense looking and hot. I love watching his expressions in class. Is that bad?", she admitted her avatar blushing all the while. "I don't think so. Are you gonna ask him out?", he asked somehow her blush became even bigger. "Errmmm... I know there's an age diff, and he doesn't have a job or anything... but what if reality is a let down after all my fantasies? Maybe I shouldn't.", she started again and on his insistent, she continued to tell more about this mysterious student. "He's one of my students! He just transferred in this year after his parents died, I will comfort him! Maybe I can abuse my power and convince him I'm a guidance counselor.", she told him, her head a little tilted. "Now I'm starting to become jealous.", he added with his avatar making a chuckle. "You don't need to be jealous he's just someone I like, alright? Zael is the only game partner for Calista! No worries!", she shouted, their avatar breaking out in laughter. "I haven't made my attempts yet, but I'm going to go to a salon. Skywalker will fall in love with me before the weekend! Alrighty Zael, I got to go!", after waving goodbye, they both logged off. The next day, Skywalker and Twilight had a free period before their next class. She surprised him by not dragging him to the library but just sitting on the school roof, eating some sweets, just having a good time together. Though from the look on her face, something was bothering her, Skywalker decided to ask her about it. "N-No, nothing's wrong... Why, does it seem like something's wrong?". "You haven't said a word since we arrived on the roof. You warn't reading a book so... What's on your mind?", Skywalker asked, concerned for his friend. "Remember when you saved me from that creep, Skywalker?", she started making nod his head as she continued, "From that day on... my health hasn't been so great... The doctor said I'm fine, but... I guess I'll tell you, Skywalker, since you've been so nice to me. B-But, don't think I'm weird, okay!?", she nearly bagged him, a faint blush on her face. Without a moment of hesitation he said, "I promise. Cross my heart, hope to die, stick a cupcake in my eye.", he added that last part with a smile. Twilight took a few deep breathes before continuing, "L-Last night, um... I-I... You see, I had this...", she tried to get out but it was difficult, her blush became bigger with every word, "I-I-I have dreams about you every single night, Jason Skywalker!". This surprised the young black hair, "I think its just a coincidence.". "I-I thought it was probably just a coincidence, too, but...", she said turning her head away from him, "I dream about you every night... This has never happened to me before.". Skywalker took his thinking pose, "I wonder what that means...", he muttered before looking back at her, seeing her purple eyes looking back at him. "I appreciate how nice you've been to me, Skywalker... But...one of these days, I... might want to be more than just your friend.", she said, turning her eyes towards the ground. He was slightly confused by this statement, "More than friends?... Like best friends?", he said slightly confused. "Sorry! I've just been babbling like an idiot... I-I get so nervous when I'm around you, Skywalker... Especially when you look at me that way. Sorry...", she said looking up at him before quickly looking away again. She looked back up as she felt his hand ruffle her hair, "There is no need to apologize. Don't be hard on yourself, Twily.", he said with his warm smile. She returned the smile, though hers was slightly more shy, "I-I'm always talking about my problems... you're just too nice.", she thought to herself as it was time to head for their next class. After lunch break, Phoenix and Skywalker were walking towards their next class as the two discussed different things. Phoenix let out a groan before saying, "Great, sex ad next hour. Wanna bet the teachers are gonna show us how to put on a condom with a banana?", the red head said with a smirk, making the black haired shake his head, "While were on the topic... Have you ever done... it?". Skywalker felt a turmoil of emotions boil inside himself as he was reminded of the last time he and Luna did it, turning his gaze towards the ground. Thinking he had hit a nerve, Phoenix quickly tried to apologize, "Hey, no need to be embarrassed. Lot's of guys haven't done it yet...", he said quickly. Their attention was required elsewhere when the two saw two new girls standing there, they tried to ask the other students something, but they all ignored them. Making their way through the crowd, the two manage to break through the crowd, and reach them. "Where are you two heading to?", Skywalker asked. He recognized the two girls standing in front of him, they were this Worlds version of Elsa and Anna. It seemed that the two were heading to the same class as they were. "Okay, follow us!", Phoenix said, giving the blond a small bow, before leading them their way. "We haven't introduced ourselves.", Skywalker started, "My name is Jason Skywalker, but everybody calls me Skywalker.", he introduced himself. Phoenix gave them a welcoming smile, "My name is Kyle Phoenix, but like my spiky friend over here, everybody calls me Phoenix.", he said before the other two introduced themselves. "Elsa Targaryen.", the blond sister said, her eyes not leaving Phoenix, "But why do people address you by your last names?". Phoenix let out a laugh at this, before giving her a 'are you serious' look, "If you had an badass last name like, Phoenix or Skywalker, would you like to be addressed by anything else?", he as they arrived at the class room. As Mister Sombra, started the lesson, Anna leaned over to Skywalker. "Hey, Skywalker?", she whispered, making him nod, indicating that he was listening. "I want to go out more and see the sights. But Elsa tend to get recognized everywhere we go, so I'm a little nervous about going out on my own...", she explained. Seeing were this was going he whispered back, "Sure, I'll show you around.". This made her smile, "If you ever have some time to kill, think of me, okay?", she whispered before turning her attention back to the lesson.