//------------------------------// // Strange Statue And Strange Stallion // Story: Diamonds And Time Travel // by Chocolate Pony //------------------------------// Rarity finally finished adjusting the statute to its proper place. She sighed in relief, wiping her brow. She'd used her magic to place it directly in front of the boutique. It was sure to attract costumers with its beauty and....uniqueness. "After all that, I could use some afternoon tea" Rarity said, trotting inside. She hummed a tune as she made her tea, pulling the sugar cubes out of the cabinet. Just as she'd set it down on the table she saw a brown flash in the corner of her eye. Turning around to look she spotted a stallion outside, looking at the statute. "Ah, my idea was correct. Somepony has already been intrigued by it. Not to mention, a handsome one. I'd better make my presence known." Opening the door with her magic, she stepped out to greet the stranger. He was staring intently at the statute. Almost bitterly. Rarity slowly approached him, clearing her throat. "Excuse me, sir. I see you've found interest in my beautiful new statue" She said, standing beside him. "Beautiful? I should think not" He muttered, still glaring at it. "You clearly have no artistic vision then. This is a lovely piece!" "Beauty can be very deceiving." Rarity looked confused. What in the hay did he mean? She looked up at the statue, immediately gasping. Was the statue always in that position when she got it? Last she checked, it had its eyes covered. Why were they uncovered now? "That's odd. I don't remember the statue being that way" Rarity said, putting a hoof to her chin. "Exactly. It wasn't. And I doubt it'll be this way tonight" The stallion replied. "What in the hay are you talking about?" She asked, glaring at him. "And who are you anyway?" The stallion chuckled in response, running a hoof through his spiky mane. His brown eyes seemed.. tricky. As if he wasn't highly trustworthy. But at the same time was. It was highly confusing. "Sorry. Got carried away by thoughts. I best be going now. But, I must ask, where'd you get this...statue?" He inquired. Rarity noticed he said "statue", as if he thought otherwise. She thought about asking him, but suddenly figured it'd be best not to. "I'm not sure. But, I bought it from a stallion at one of the stands in town." "Did you see his face?" "No." "Get his name?" "No. Why do you ask so many questions?" "Cause I'm the doctor. It's my job." "Doctor who?" "Just the doctor. Anyways, I better be off. Keep a sharp eye on that statue. Don't let anypony near it, or let it escape. Alonsey!" And with that, the stallion ran off. His long brown coat trailing behind him. Rarity watched him disappear, still utterly confused. She looked at the statue and suddenly felt uncomfortable. With its eyes uncovered, it looked like it was staring at her. As if...judging her. "Don't be silly, Rarity. That stallion was probably just jerking your chain. No need to worry. You have to get some beauty sleep for tomorrow. You've got lots of work to do" She assured herself, slowly walking inside. What had the stallion being talking about anyway? What did he mean? Why had he acted like the statue was...alive? That was impossible! But, then again it had uncovered its eyes. Rarity sighed, rubbing her temples. This was too much to handle at the moment. It was starting to give her a migraine. She decided a good night's sleep would help out. After making her usual preparations for bed she got into it, putting on her sleeping mask. Rarity thought back to what the stallion said, biting her lip. Nothing bad would happen, right? This would just be like any other night, right? But, as Rarity began to drift, she had no clue how bad this night would be. Or how life changing.