In Need of a Break

by Sweetheart_a_Light


Chapter 4: Partying Out of Town - part 1

The sunlight shone bright through the window of the room where Applejack and Rarity were sleeping. It filled the room with all it's might, waking the two mares.

“Mornin' Rarity…” Applejack yawned.

“Good morning Applejack…” Rarity said.

Applejack got her hat and put it on her head.

“Ah gotta admit, ah've never slept fer that long before,” Applejack pointed out.

“Me either,” Rarity admitted. “The extra hours of sleep were totally worth it. I won't need my beauty sleep today!"

“Yeah, yeah…” Applejack looked around. "Where's breakfast? Ah'm really hungry, ya know.”

Rarity couldn't resist laughing at her. 'She's a silly pony alright'.

“We'll get to that in a minute," she said. "I need to use the restroom first.”

“Sure, sure…” Applejack said, with her freckled cheeks completely red.


“Oh, where could we go today?” Rarity said. They were in the front of the hotel, waiting for a idea to come.

“Ah don't know, Rarity,” Applejack said. "Ah don't even know how to walk 'round here! Ta be honest, ah think we should stay inside and relax more."

“But we are relaxing, my dear Applejack,” Rarity said. Applejack blushed over the idea of Rarity calling her 'my dear'. “Shopping is the best way of relaxing!"

Applejack raised a eyebrow. "Who told ya that?"

“Myself, of course!" Rarity answered.

Applejack just rolled her eyes at that, but with a smile on her face. 'She's a silly pony alright'.

“Let's get movin' then!”

Rarity got a map of the big city out of her pink saddlebag and guided Applejack to the mall.


It was already evening when they came back from the mall. Rarity got really excited when she saw all of those clothe stores selling tons of wonderful dresses that she had to see it closer to get the right amount of details, so that she could create a new line of dresses inspired by Los Pegasus when she got home.

“Don't ya think it's a bit soon fer ya ta think 'bout workin' already?" Applejack asked. "We just arrived here!"

“I know, I know!" Rarity said, levitating tons of shopping bags. "It's just that I can't stop thinking about it! Do you think Sweetie Belle is doing fine on her own?”

“Ah know how ya feel. Ah’m really worried ‘bout AB and Big Mac, too," Applejack said. "Those two can't handle everything on their own!"

Rarity sighed. "I’m sure they’ll be alright, darling. You know Big Mac is quite capable around the farm. We need to stop thinking about working or else we won't enjoy anything!"

Applejack nodded.

“There you are,” a soft voice said from behind them. "I haven't seen you all day!”

They looked inside to see Pink Pencil working behind the balcony. She was wearing her glasses normally, covering her magenta eyes.

“I don't work in the morning shift, but I haven't heard from you since I got here," she said.

“Oh, we were just having some fun at the mall!” Rarity said while showing all her bags.

“Sure you were," Pink Pencil said in a cheerful tone, rolling her eyes. “But I think you'll have more fun at the party tonight!"

“Uh, what party?" Applejack said, confused.

Pink Pencil lightened her horn and showed them a pamphlet.

“The Cloud Palace Party!" she said. "We do it every weekend! It's only for those staying at the hotel, so you're obviously invited! And it's completely free."

Rarity and Applejack looked at each other. Going to a party wouldn't be so bad. Especially parties hosted at Los Pegasus. Those parties were said to be the best of all of Equestria, even better then Pinkie Pie’s and Cheese Sandwich’s combined!

“We're going!" they said in unison.