Chapter 3: Canterlot Carousel
After the long chase after the Catmare, Applejack decided to – as advised by both Robin and her family butler Alfred – take a nap; or in this case, a full night’s sleep – an eight hour one. Fully revitalised and ready for ‘work’, Applejack kicked off her new day by visiting a special shop that she funded. It was quite rare that any Wayne spent extra money on things such as clothes or even fund or give money to one, but this one, this one had caught her attention. The shop owner – Rarity Kyle – was quite fascinating as she herself hosted many fashion shows for charities. But quite honestly, Applejack was still hesitant in funding her works, however after seeing her amazing designs and outfits, she was sold.
Ms. Wayne sent her finest manager to send Rarity on her way to fame; that manager was known for managing many shops in Canterlot herself, Sassy Saddles. Sassy Saddles was a quite tall and elegant unicorn with a sky-blue coat and long eyelashes with purple eyeshadow. Her mane was an orange marmalade colour and it had mango yellow highlights throughout her mane and tail. Also, Sassy Saddles’ eyes were the same colour as her primary hair colour (orange) and her eyes had hints of vibrant yellow in them.
Rarity Kyle on the other hoof, had the height of an average pony and was – also – a unicorn. Usually, she’d wear fancy or elegant dresses made by herself for important events or parties. Also, many ponies know that she enjoys the spotlight being pointed towards her, especially if it meant being complimented about her creativity or dresses. Miss Kyle’s sense of fashion was out of this world and it even attracted famous ponies like Fancy Pants, Mayor Celestia her sister Luna and adoptive daughter Cadence Gordon and many others. Occasionally, she would date a lad or jock but Rarity wasn’t known for her, albeit ‘relationships’ and stable love life; breaking up, dumping or even out right cheating on her colt or marefriends! Of course to be able to date thousands of stallions – or mares – she must be pretty, and that my fellow ponies is the understatement of the century!
No, Rarity wasn’t just a ‘looker’; she was a pony who could grab anypony’s interest by just winking, flipping her mane and smiling at them. Her mane was immaculately done in loose curls which bounce up and down every time she’d move. China white fur covers her body as if a blanket of elegance was draped around her form, highlighting every curve of her body. Glistening in the sun, is her cyan blue eyes, staring into them was like staring into the eyes of your lover, instantly smiting you with an arrow from Cupid, making ponies fall head over hooves in love like a mental pony.
“Miss Wayne, if maybe so rude to ask you this but, why exactly are you going to Canterlot Carousel?” asked an intrigued British voice.
“Well Alfred. It’s kinda difficult to tell ya this cuz’ really, I don’t know mahself! I guess I want to see how it’s goin’ on or maybe a tour ‘round the shop, after all, Can’rlot Carousel ain’t that big!” replied Applejack Wayne as she gazed upon the moving buildings of Canterlot. The drive between Manehattan and Canterlot isn’t too long, but it was quite long – roughly 15 minutes, give or take. But Applejack – being anxious for Celestia knows why – felt like she was trapped inside the limo for hours; brooding and sighing as her journey unfolded. Ms Wayne herself was a patient pony and she could stand many antics or irritating things but this? She couldn’t handle it, it was so quiet and boring during the drive towards the Canterlot Carousel. The whole limo was a graveyard, silent and unmoving.
Applejack opened her mouth, closed it the opened it again but was interrupted by her family butler, “If you would like to know how long it is going take, it will be about… Five minutes.” The slim unicorn adjusted the rear mirror so he could see Applejack’s worried face. He turned his head back towards the road to see a path leading straight towards their destination; the Canterlot Carousel.
As Rarity placed the final gem on her mannequin’s tiara, she saw a jet–black limousine parked right outside her doorstep. Curious, she opened the door using her magic only to see a tall elderly unicorn with a beige fur coat opening the door. Stepping out of the limo was the one and only Applejack Wayne in not formal attire but just a large brown ‘cowboy’ hat adorned on her head.