//------------------------------// // The Idea // Story: The Shipping Section // by Just A Random Pegasus //------------------------------// Rarity read the headlines of The Canterlot High Enquirer. After a minute of reading the short paragraphs that filled the pages, she folded it and placed it on the table. "Do ya not like today's edition?" Applejack asked as she continued to eat her apple fritter. Rarity shook her head. "No, I don't. In fact, I think the school newspaper is very dull!" Rainbow Dash put her hands on the table. "Hey! The soccer news is interesting!" "Well... for you," Rarity responded as Dash folded her arms. "There's just not enough... juicy gossip." "Oh, I think there's just enough. Well, I don't like to read gossip anyway," Fluttershy said, eating her salad. "Well... there are more headlines about the upcoming math competition than gossip. So Rarity does have a point!" Pinkie Pie added on, patting Rarity on the head. "I agree with Pinkie Pie. There needs to be more gossip! I want to consult the head of the newspaper about this," Rarity said as Rainbow rolled her eyes. "Seriously? You would have to do a lot of convincing for them to double their gossip work." Sunset Shimmer nodded. "Yeah. Remember, the gossip that they do find isn't very interesting at all." "Except for that one article about Big Mac and Cheerilee 'spending too much alone time together'! That one was great!" Rarity responded as she squealed. Fluttershy nodded in agreement. "I'm always up for a little romance now and then. I have to admit, I was intrigued by that." Rarity's face then lit up; just like it does when she gets a great idea for a dress. "Rarity? What are ya thinkin' of?" Applejack asked as she stood up to place her tray on the counter. Rarity then flipped her hair back. "Why, one of the greatest ideas ever!" Rarity responded, throwing her arms up in the air. The school bell then rang, dismissing the students from lunch to their afternoon classes. "Can you tell us at the end of the day? I gotta get to science," Rainbow Dash asked as she threw her paper plate away. "Of course! Meet me at the statue at the front of the school when school's over, everybody!" Rarity responded as she got up and gracefully walked to her next class. Pinkie waved to her friend before turning around to her other friends. "I wonder what her idea is!" Sunset nodded her head in agreement. "Same with me. But whatever it is, she seems excited about it." "Yeah. Now, let's get to class," Applejack responded as the girls walked out of the lunchroom. Rarity was pacing in front of the horse statue, waiting for her friends to come. She would take frequent glances at the doors to see if they would come out, but they were nowhere to be found. She sat down and leaned onto the statue. For a second, she thought she felt like she was falling into it. She then moved her back away from it and kept a lookout. She soon saw them all walk out of the school building, waving at her. "What took you guys so long?" Rarity asked as Sunset dropped her heavy backpack. "The hallways were really crowded. You're lucky your locker is close to the doors," Sunset responded, sitting down on the ground. "So... what's your idea Rarity?" Fluttershy asked as she sat down next to Sunset. Every girl then sat down, looking at Rarity. "Well... you know how that section about Big Mac and Cheerilee was very interesting?" "Nope!" Came a voice next to them. Rarity looked to see Big Mac standing there, trying his best to hide his face. "Hehe... interesting to some of us..." Rarity exclaimed as Big Mac walked off. "Yeah, it was enjoyable to read!" Pinkie Pie responded as she giggled at the memories of reading it. "Yep! So, I got an idea to ask the classmates who run the school paper to add a shipping section in the paper!" Rainbow looked at Rarity for a moment. "What?" "A shipping section! Where everybody in school will be informed on relationship news!" Fluttershy's eyes widened "Ooh! That's a great idea, Rarity!" Applejack looked over at Fluttershy. "Ah didn't know you were a romantic." Fluttershy slightly blushed and nodded her head. "Romance is my very favorite genre." "Then you're in luck! This is going to be an absolute hit!" Rarity responded, standing up. Sunset thought for a moment. "Rarity?" "Yes, darling?" "Don't you think it's a little... I don't know... rude telling the whole school about one of their classmate's love lives? I mean, people are entitled to some secrets, and I think this is one of them." Rarity slightly giggled. "Sunset, dear, it will be okay. I'm going to ask the head of the newspaper team. If he approves, then the whole school will be overflowed with ships! Everyone will have fun!" "Well... alright..." Sunset responded, still a little unsure. "Hooray! This is going to be fun!" Pinkie Pie remarked as she started to jump up and down.