//------------------------------// // Going Shopping // Story: Diamonds And Time Travel // by Chocolate Pony //------------------------------// "Phew! That should be everything" Rarity said to herself. She had just returned home from Las Pegasus, having attended the most glorious of fashion shows. After all, they had been displaying her latest creations. A batch she could willing admit, she was most pleased with. "I'm so glad you're back, sis!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed, hugging her tightly. Rarity smiled, returning the affection. Even though she greatly enjoyed touring some of the fanciest places in Equestria, no place was better than home. "As am I to be back, Sweetie. But, work never ends. I must be on my way to the local markets in town" Rarity said, grabbing her scarf. "But, you just got back." Sweetie gave her all too familiar pouty face. Rarity chuckled, tightening the pink and white scarf around her neck with her magic. "Nice try, sis. But, I must get some things to brighten this place up. It has gone downhill since I left. I promise, we can spend plenty of time together once I return." "Promise?" Sweetie Belle pressed, wanting to be sure. "Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye" Rarity swore. "Ok!" Sweetie replied, smiling brightly. Rarity smiled herself as she exited the boutique, making her way downtown. She trotted along, receiving friendly waves from ponies she knew, to random ponies who were merely kind enough to do so. As she reached the market place, she stopped in front of a peculiar looking tent. "Never seen this here before. Oh well. Always good to try something new, right?" Rarity said to herself, walking inside. It was filled with many different oddities of all sorts. Of the likes Rarity had never seen before. She looked around, wondering what all the different gadgets did. Or...what they even were. She moved closer to the table in the center, noticing a stallion behind it. "Pardon me? What is all this...junk?" Rarity asked, very bluntly. The stallion ended up standing so quickly he smacked his head. He groaned a little, rubbing his head. Rarity noted his face was covered, and nothing was visible. Not even a pair of eyes could be seen. "Junk? You clearly have no understanding of valuable things. Anyways, how can I help you?" He asked, rather annoyed. "I was just looking around. I'm looking for some stuff for my boutique. Any ideas?" The stallion thought for a moment, before disappearing into the back. Rarity waited patiently, picking up one of the...things in her magical grip. She quickly set it down when the stallion returned. He pushed a large, stone statue into the room. It was of an alicorn, that was covering its eyes. With both hooves, and wings. "It's...beautiful" Rarity said in awe, running a hoof across it. "100 bits and it's yours" The stallion said. Rarity didn't even hesitate. She tossed him the bag of bits, examining the statute. It would certainly be beautiful in front of the boutique. Although she didn't understand the covering the eyes part, it could be overlooked. Besides, what's the worst that could happen? Everything. Everything bad, can and will happen.