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// All that Glimmers 
// Story: Nation of Clowns 
// by MaskedPony 
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In Ponyville, the circus was becoming quite a hit. Ponies were all going in and coming out happy after seeing the show. Among some of them, some became clowns. During the past three days, Twilight "Twinkle" Sprinkle, and Rainbow Dash, who is now known as Skittle Giggle, became such a clown duet. Like Twilight, a special door  was created in Rainbows house, to their circus home in the tent. While they were clowns, Twilight bought em both unicycles and clown suppllies.

When they preformed, Twilight and Skittle were dubbed by the audience, the silliest and funniest clown duo. Sasha was even surprised that with their close friendship, they became a clown duo she never seen before. The audience laughed wheen they did something funny. Surprisingly, the other clowns even put some sort of thing inside their house to transform Twilight and skittles into the different type of clowns the others are, from witch, to doll, to ballerina, and other types of clowns to try something different and can even change em back to there original clown selfs.

Now, in Ponyville, Rarity and Pinkie were hanging out. Applejack was busy, while Fluttershy was having her weekly tea party with Discord. However, the reason Rarity was hanging with Pinkie was due to something suspicous. In sugarcube corner they were sitting together having some hot chocolate together. "Pinkie...have you been noticing something weird has been happening since the circus came?" Rarity ask worriedly.

"Well Duh, Ponies have been happier and Ponies are becoming clowns. I sense this might be a fun thing."

"Well...this is kinda strange in my opinion darling. I mean, ponies have been acting differently when they come out as clowns."

While they talked, they saw somepony, or more like Something enter sugarcube corner. As they watched they saw she got something and paid for it. At that moment, she came to their table and sat down. To them she looked like a different type of species. At that moment, she looked at em. "Oh, uh...sorry." she said.

Thinking quick. Rarity noticed she was what Twilight saw when she goes to the other world. "No worries darling. You can sit with us."

"Thanks. Oh, my name is Sasha, I am the ringmaster and founder of my circus. You must be Rarity, and....Pinkie Pie. The ones that save Equestria with Twilight a bunch of times with your other friends."

"Sure are."

Feeling welcome. Sasha then took a seat by them. While she sat with them. Rarity and Pinkie noticed she was a clown. While they sat together, Rarity told her about herseelf, and about her boutique. Meanwhile, Pinkie told Sasha that she is a party planner and a employee at sugarcube corner. While Sasha listen, she smiled at them. After they finished, Sasha looked at Rarity. "You know, if you like, you can help out the circus with wardrobe and such." Sasha said.

"I will love too."

At that moment, Sasha smiled. "I will have Twilight and Skittle come to your place at somepoint."

It was at that moment, Rarity looked at her with worry. However, she didn't want to bring the question up. Knowingly she would complain and be dramatic about it, but, she didn't want to cause a scene in public and cause trouble. Surprisingly, they then saw Two Ponies come in. One of em was a alicorn with a cotton candy blue, red and pink mane, with a blue clown nose, and wearing a pink and rainbow dress. The other had a Rainbow mane with a pink clown nose, with a comedy mask neckless in a clown dress with Rainbow spots on her legs.  Rarity knew who they were. Twilight looked at Skittle. "That was very funny Skittle. The way she was running to catch her stand, that was funny." Twilight giggled

"I learned everything from you Twinkle. We are a clown duo and Clowny Best Friends Forever after all."

After getting their snacks, they walk to a table and sat down. When Skittle sat down, Twilight heard a noise coming from Skittles seat. It was then Skittle realize she sat on a whoopie Cushion. The whole room fell into laughter. Even Mr. and Mrs. Cake were laughing. Not only that, but even Sasha found it funny. Unkowingly to Rarity's surprise, she heard one pony saying she liked this new Princess Twilight.  While the room was laughing, Rarity and Pinkie finished their snack and went their way. However, what Rarity didn't bother to notice, was when they left, something bright flashed in Sugarcube Corner. When Pinkie looked at Sugarcube Corner, she had a big smile, when she saw that the ponies in there became clowns. Pinkie then started to have a feeling, that Equestria will soon become the most goofiest nation ever in do time.


Welcome to Circus Boutique


The day was becoming more fun for Twilight. About twelve to twenty percent of Ponyville residents were clownified. While this was going on, Skittle went to hang out with Jullie and the other clowns in the circus tent. Twilight was walking through ponyville. While walking, the residents, who started to love the new Twilight, called her by her new name. Not only that, but Lyra asked Twilight if she can go hang out with the old gang sometime, which Twilight agreed to.

While walking around, she saw some clown ponies riding their circus balls, juggling, and even messing around. Witnessing this, made Twilight giggle and honk her clown nose. Seeing this not only made Twilight happy, but not only that, but it was making Sashas dream of living in a clown nation come true. Just at that moment, she arrived at her destination, Carousel Boutique.

Taking a deep breath, Twilight opened the door and entered. "Rarity, you here?" Twilight asked

"In the back darling. Come in."

Proceeding, Twilight walked to the back and saw Rarity. not only that, but she saw clown outfits that fit Sasha and the others. Twilight giggled. "Those are clowntastic Rarity." Twilight complimented.

Rarity turned and look at Twilight. "Thank you Darling. Um....how is your clown life Twilight?"

Twilight then giggled and used her magic to make balls a appear and start juggling. "Well, I can say that it SO much fun then my BORING egghead life. I mean, I am now not only a Princess of Friendship, but like a Princess of Clowns. Like its so much fun preforming and making ponies laugh."

Rarity then giggled and smiled. "Well, i for one accept this new you Twilight. Even....though Rainbow got clownified by...you, your still my friend, even she is. I can tell Rainbow is happy, even though it was....willingly which I don't like. Anyway, want to have tea?"

Accepting the offer, Twilight followed Rarity to the kitchen. When they arrived in the kitchen, Twilight sat down in a seat while Rarity made the tea. 2 minutes later, Rarity came and poured them both cups and sat down and chatted. While drinking, Twilight looked back at the dresses and back at Rarity from time to time. Even Rarity noticed. "Is something there you like darling?" Rarity curiously asked

"Nothing, its just....I am thinking of you as a clown."

"Me, a clown?"

Twilight giggled and nodded. "Well you seem to be making Clown outfits for the circus since its a very "Clowny" Circus, and....have you considered becoming one?"

Rarity then thinked for a moment. her, as a clown, now that would be something. "Well, I guess I can. But what do you mean become a clown?"

At that moment, Twilights horn glowed and a red clown nose appeared on Rarity nose. Trying to figure out how it appeared, Rarity began to feel weird. She felt light headed as if she didn't eat or something. First she felt something appearing on her. Thinking fast so Rarity can see this, Twilight took Rarity to a mirror and she saw something form on her head, it was a clown tiara appeared on her head. "W-whats happening?" Rarity aksed confusingly.

"You soon will see, Glimmer." Twilight replied with a giggle.

At that moment, Rarity then saw that she was no longer in the boutique, but in a area which looked like a circus show for clothing styled. While seeing this, she saw a pony in seemingly a suit for buisness there, like he was there for an interview. Rarity, who had a Rainbow bow appearing on her mane, up to him disgusted and looked at the suit. She gaged. "That is the worst type of fashion I ever seen in my entire life. "Rarity growled only to realize what she said. "D-did I just say that?"

"Indeed Glimmer, Your inharriting the ability to only sense fashionable clowny wear for any type of clown."

"M-my name is Rarity....what the?"

At that moment, looking in the mirror again, she saw what seemed to be a dress forming, like it was a gala dress, but suited for a clown. Next she saw Clown frills appear on her hoofs. Rarity was even feeling confused what was happening. Even she was saying random stuff. "P....Please....m-ake it stop..." Rarity pleeded.

After diamonds formed around her eyes along with eye shadow on her eyelids. She then heard a voice, this time like it was announcing her. Next thing she knows, she is walking on what seems to be a Catwalk with clown ponies around her. Closing her eyes she felt something more was happening. While it was happening, the clowns were waiting for her to speak. As they waited, they saw her eyes open, which were now pink. Rarity was no more, she has been reborn as Glimmer Joy.  Feast your eyes Clownestria. The best clown fashion Designer Glimmer Joy is here." Rarity, now Glimmer, announced as the crowd cheered.

With the transformation complete, Glimmer, and Twilight went and finished their tea. After finishing, Twilight cast a spell and a door appeared in Glimmers bedroom connecting to her clown house in the tent. After a brief talk, Twilight looked at Glimmer with a silly look. "I guess your ready to Clownify your boutique.

Glimmer looked at Twilight and smiled. "Oh I'm sure am Darling."

With that, Twilight and Glimmer began to work. Twilight smiled. Two friends were clownified, only three more remained. And, the next one she was going to Clown was Fluttershy, but....she needed to do a different tactic to not make Fluttershy scared. However, she decided to wait until she can clownify her. After all, she has to now help her Fashion Clown friend prepare for the Grand Openining of Circus Boutique.


Planning a Royal visit


In Canterlot Palace, Celestia was seen in the dining room eating. After a long day of audiences Celestia now has time to do whatever she wants. While she was enjoying her cake, the royal guard were making sure Celestia is safe. At this time, Luna came in and sat by her sister. Usually during the day, Luna does daydream scaping to see if any bad dreams were happening during day dreaming.

While she waited for Celestia to finish what was in her mouth, she had something on her mind. She overheard that something recently opened up in Ponyville and is becoming a hit. She wanted to tell Celestia. "Hey Tia, how long has it been since we...well you know, had  a circus in Equestria?" Luna asked.

Celestia then looked at Luna after wiping her mouth. "Been some time. Why?"

"Well, a Circus has been running in Ponyville, and its a hit. Even the runners are like the beings Twilight sees in the other world."

Dropping the fork, Celestia looked at Luna. A Circus, with the creatures Twilight saw running it? She looked at Luna as if she was crazy. Unfortunately, she can tell Luna wasn't lying. Indeed, she was telling the truth. Thinking back, it was a VERY VERY long time since they been to one. "What are trying to say?" Celestia asked.

"Are we....able to check it out Tia?"

At this time, Celestia began to think. Ocassionally, they schedules are Ruling, audiences and meetings. Certain Ocassions, they go to different places for royal matters, even for royal visits. One guard however went to go look at a schedule for Celestia. Knowing Celestia, they have less time to do some "fun" things normal ponies do when not working or such. Wasn't long till the guard came over and mentioned they have tomorrow of. Hearing this, Celestia then made arrangements to take Luna to the circus  without guards. 

Sattisfied, Luna began to dine in to her pie that was bought to her. Tomorrow was going to be fun for them. However, she didn't realize something was going to happen in the future. Something that would change em forever. Even that would turn the Royal Guard, into the Royal Jokers. However, after swollowing her food, Luna then remembered something. Something she saw in Twilights dream that was very funny. "Hey Tia, wanna know what Twilight was dreaming of?" Luna asked wanting to start a conversation.

"Oh, please do tell."