//------------------------------// // Episode 14: Canterlot Boutique // Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 1 // by Shadow Master //------------------------------// Rarity was levitating some of her silk mats as she was preparing to make some dresses. It was her usual morning routine to prepare it for her clients to receive. She received a lot of customers since Hoity Toity, Sapphire Shores, Fancypants, Fleur De Lis, Trenderhoof, Photo Finish and more celebrities have recommended about visiting and requesting her for their dresses. She really enjoyed making and designing the dresses. It was her life, her hobby and ambition. She took a glance at the ceiling clock. It was nine o' clock. She gasped as she headed straight to her window in looking at something. She found nothing. She sighed in disappointment. What was she expecting in the morning? Rarity approached her sewing machine as she began whirring and sewing her dresses for the moment. A sudden bell ringing. She was happy as she turned to her back but only found her cat Opalescence meowed happily in playing her mouse toy. She sighed in disappointment and upset. Rarity hummed in upset, "Ohhh... Every other day he's here like clockwork! Not today! What could possibly be holding him up?! Shorty-Poo told me that the answer is today! But where is it?!" "RARITY!" Sweetie Belle's voice called happily. Rarity sighed in annoyance as she hated when her younger sister screamed for something she wanted or needed yet nevertheless, she loved Sweetie Bell so much. Sweetie Belle cam to her older sister's room. She panted, "You won't believe what I found today! It's so exci-[squeaked happily]-ting!" Rarity sighed, "Not now, Sweetie Belle. I'm much more concern about the letter. He should have send it by this morning..." "That's why I'm here!" Sweetie Belle squeaked happily. She levitated the small letter up, "It's already here!" Rarity gasped as she quickly levitated it. She opened it. She read the letter quickly as she prayed everything is what she wanted. She gasped happily. "What did it say?!" Sweetie Belle asked excitedly. "I got it!" Rarity answered happily. She sighed happily, "Oh, I have been holding out for the perfect location, and it finally became available! So now I can fulfill my dream of opening a boutique in Canterlot! Shorty Thinking, thank you very much!" "YEAH!" Sweetie Belle squeaked and cheered happily "I think I'm gonna lose my cupcakes!" HURL! Rarity and Sweetie Belle yelped in concern. As they turned to the bathroom, they found Pinkie Pie was closed to toilet seat from bathroom?! She looked very green. "Don't ask..." Pinkie muttered, "Why didn't you put me on this scene? This was supposed to be mine, not Sweetie Belle..." She took the script out as she read it carefully. She yelped, "Oh... Now I get it... Better keep my mouth shut..." Sweetie Belle shrugged as she and Rarity turned and looked out at the window. Everything is going well as the white unicorn has hoped for. Her own boutique outlet is finally come true! On the next day, The train stopped at the Canterlot's train station as some familiar group emerged from it. Shorty Thinking brought Rarity's five friends, Shadow Dragon, Spike and Nyx to the capital for important reason due to Rarity's request. Shorty Thinking smiled, "Thanks for coming, everyone. She really need you all to be there. It's going to be worth it." Twilight Sparkle smiled, "Rarity's such a savvy businesspony. I'm so impressed she used the huge bonus she earned making the costumes for Sapphire Shores' Equestria-wide tour to open this second boutique!" Twilight and her friends have arrived at Rarity's second Carousal Boutique. Its rooftop has the shape of white cream-like whole bottom was purple building with four windows - top and below while middle has the crystallized heart and door. They were amazed and surprised by the designs. As the building's door opened, Sweetie Belle emerged. She gasped happily. "You're here! Come in! Quickly! You're gonna love it! It's so amazing and beautiful!" Sweetie Belle quickly entered. Twilight and her friends followed as well. They were about to see something amazing and surprisingly yet unbelievable. The hallway is filled with majestic yet beautiful architecture. It was filled with stage, foods on the table, clothes hanging and hiding beneath the cup-shaped hole while others were on the second floor. Twilight and her friends awed in amazement of what they just saw. Rarity chose the architecture well for her second boutique. Rarity smiled as she approached her friends, "I take it from your reaction that you like the boutique?" Fluttershy commented in surprise, "It's lovely." "Gosh, Rarity. I know hard work when I see it," Applejack remarked in amazement, "and it looks like you worked your hooves to the nub!" Sweetie Belle giggled as she came besides of her sister's, "They loved it, Rarity! I told you they loved it!" Rarity giggled, "Yes, Sweetie Belle. Yes, you did." "I don't know." Pinkie said in concern as she held and checked on Rarity's right hooff. She looked at her best friend, "Those hooves don't look nubby. They look scrubbied and buffied and pedied!" Rarity smiled as she moved her hoof down, "Well, despite my 'nubby scrubby buffy pony pedi, I actually have been working very hard especially my little sister's support and help from Shorty Thinking in getting this boutique. However, I never could have gotten the boutique ready for the grand opening without the help of my new manager-" She then pointed to her friends' back, "-Sassy Saddles!" Everyone turned to their back. They found the light cyan Unicorn with orange long gentle mane and tail with yellow highlighted stripes dressed in her black dress with her golden saddle. She was looking at her paperclip in checking of her work, the boutique's cleanliness and structure, supplies requirement and preparation for its grand opening. She was none other than Sassy Saddles. Heard her boss called her, Sassy Saddles looked up. She gasped in surprise, "Bust my buttons, Rarity! The ponies from Ponyville!" Everyone greeted her happily and warmly. "Hmm... Where did you find her, Aunt Rarity?" Nyx asked curiously. "I did," Shorty answered. Everyone turned and looked at him. He smiled, "I knew Rarity wouldn't able to handle some management of marketing and outlet. So what does Canterlot Carousel need is a manager to manage them. So, I designed and sent several job vacancy flyers out. She came to me." Rarity continued, "So when Sassy showed me her resumé and I saw that she worked in all of the finest boutiques in Canterlot, I hired her right on the spot!" "She's amazing as Rarity and Shorty!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed happily yet cutely. Sassy Saddles smiled as she levitated the large folded plans up. She explained, "I then laid out this plan, or 'pattern' as we say in the fashion biz, for Canterlot Carousel so that Rarity's boutique will be a guaranteed success and those doors will never, ever, ever close!" Twilight smiled, "Wow, Sassy. Your attention to detail is truly impressive." "I've already put a pin in the first piece of the pattern – Beautify the Boutique!" Sassy explained as she unfolded the plans. It revealed the first page - boutique building. She moved to the second page - ponies and loudspeaker phone, "But next was the very crucial pattern piece – Marketing to the Mares! Turns out that everypony here loves royalty!" "So I created a collection that beautifully revolves around the royal element of Canterlot!" Rarity added. Sassy approached Twilight Sparkle, "And it just so happens there's a hot new princess in Equestria!" Shadow Dragon smiled in amusement, "I'm taking Princess Twilight Sparkle is perfect for the attention?" "Yes, Mr. Shadow Dragon. She is the latest and newest princess of Equestria. And what better way to attract the ponies attention is having the newest member among the royalty!" "Impressive..." "In every poll Sassy Saddles took, you were the most popular princess!" Rarity explained, "Coincidentally, one of my gowns is inspired by the window in Canterlot Castle commemorating your coronation!" Sweetie Belle squeaked happily, "And you're gonna love it too! It's the most beautiful and amazing dress Rarity did! I's the perfect fit for Twilight!" "Really? Can you show us," Nyx asked happily. Rarity and Sassy Saddles climbed on the stage as they unfurled the curtains. It revealed the pony manikin with blue-purple crystallized fabric-like dress with several jewels on it and has the wings behind of it. Everyone awed and commented in amazement and happy of the dress. Just as Sweetie Belle has described, it's the perfect fit for Twilight Sparkle. Rarity smiled, "While I've always prided myself on paying attention to detail, I've taken my latest collection to a whole new level with 'Rarity's Rules of TLC'!" Pinkie Pie gasped, "Judging by this baby, TLC stands for Tasty Liquorice Candy!" Rarity giggled in amusement, "TLC stands for 'Time, Love, and Couture'. And while I do agree that this dress has potential, I've not had enough time to give it enough love to become couture." Shorty smiled, "But the rest of the gowns in tonight's line have met Rarity's Rules and are ready to be presented!" "My marketing research also confirmed that customers that viewed somepony famous wearing a gown wish to own that gown for themselves." Sassy Saddle explained as she levitated her plans up. She unfolded it to third page revealed big star with Rarity's head on it, "I call this piece of the pattern Celebrity Status!" "Just as I suspected..." Shadow Dragon smiled in amusement. Shorty smiled and nodded his best friend's suspicion, "Yes, Shadow Dragon. With Twilight dressing Rarity's latest dress, this will not only boost the marketing demands but also media's interests, critics and reviews on it. Canterlot Boutique will be 100 percent successful business for dresses and gowns! Mares will take interests of them! The gowns will be their favorites." "Outstanding..." "Indeed, it is." "So, Twilight, we were wondering if perhaps you might possibly wear this tonight?" Rarity asked in concern and curious. Twilight Sparkle hummed as she looked at Sassy Saddle's plan, "If being a princess and wearing that dress can help your boutique in any way, then I say stick a pin in it. It's done." As Twilight levitated and pinned the pin on third plan, Sassy smiled in please, "Alright, everypony! Let's set the stage!" Sassy pushed Rarity's latest dress hidden behind the curtains. She then moved out in checking up on grand opening of Canterlot Carousel Boutique ready. "YEAH! Twilight is gonna dress Rarity's latest gown, just like a princess!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed happily, "Well, Twilight is the princess. But this is like a dream come true. Okay, that's mostly my sister's." "You bet it is," Nyx nodded in approval, "I can't wait to see how my mummy's dress looks like. I bet she's the most beautiful princess of Equestria!" Shadow Dragon chuckled in amusement as he patted Nyx's mane, "Let's not get carried away, Nyx. But yes, she is the most beautiful mare I ever fell in love with. Wearing dress would be something." Spike chuckled in amusement, "I can't wait to see it." Shorty approached Rarity, "This is what you wanted, don't you?" Rarity nodded as she approached to the door. She stared at it, "Ever since I was a little filly, all I've ever wanted was to own a boutique here in Canterlot. Somepony pinch me! I'm about to open the doors to that very boutique!" Everyone smiled in approval and happy to hear it. They all then wished Rarity a luck. The time of grand opening is now! "Are you ready?" Shorty asked. Rarity took a deep breathe, "Yes... Yes, I am." "Then, open it, Rarity! You deserve it!" Sweetie Belle encouraged her happily, "The time is now!" As Rarity opened the door, the unicorn trio marched to the front. They all saw the ponies standing before them. Rarity took a deep breath for the moment. She released it. She was about to make her greeting to the customer... Sassy Saddles cut Rarity's opening speech as she exclaimed, "Welcome to the grand opening of Canterlot Carousel!" The crowds went wild. They cheered for the Canterlot Carousal Boutique's Grand Opening! Rarity and her friends gasped in shock and surprise. Did Sassy Saddles butt in and welcomed the crowds to it, instead of Rarity?! "Hey!" Sweetie Belle yelled angrily, "That was Rarity's line!" "Forget it. It's too late," Shorty said in concern as he pushed Rarity and Sweetie Belle to others, "The Grand Opening just started." As the ponies entered and marched into carousal boutique, Sassy Saddles greeted them warmly and happily. The rest were in shock yet upset especially Rarity as they couldn't believe that Sassy had actually stolen Rarity's place in welcoming the ponies into her boutique! "That Sassy totally stepped on your hooves, Rarity." Applejack remarked in upset. Nyx nodded, "You'd tell me, Aunt A.J. This isn't right." "Oh, I don't think she meant to." Rarity protested. Sassy approached Rarity as she asked, "Rarity, are you ready to reveal the collection?" "Is she sure she doesn't wanna do it herself?" Applejack muttered and whispered to Rainbow Dash. Rainbow Dash snorted in annoyance as she whispered back, "Yeah." Sweetie Belle huffed in annoyance, "I would be happy to give her piece of my mind about being rude to my sister." "Yes, I am." Rarity interrupted as she pointed her hoof on Sweetie Belle's mouth. She turned to Fluttershy, "Fluttershy, could you help Twilight get ready?" Fluttershy smiled and nodded as she guided Twilight Sparkle to the top floor while the rest remained behind and watched the event. Rarity, Sweetie Belle and Shorty Thinking headed to the stage as they prepared themselves for the speech about Canterlot Carousal Boutique. They all saw the customers and guests were chatting with each other while having their snacks about the new fashion shop opened today. "Fillies and gentlecolts! I am designer and couturier Rarity, I'd like to welcome you – again" Rarity said before laughed nervously, "– to the grand opening of Canterlot Carousel, and I'm thrilled that you are here to see my newest collection inspired by this regal city!" As the curtains unfurled, the stage is now filled with more of manikins with different kind of gowns. Everyone in the boutique awed in amazement and surprise while chatted about how good the gowns were. The photographer ponies immediately took the pictures of them. As everyone was distracted by the gowns' appearance, Sassy Saddles smiled slyly as her horn glowed in golden. She levitated all of the gowns to the front. She used them to surround and rotate around the guests and customers. The latter chatted and awed about the gowns. The Unicorn Trio gasped in shock and concern of what they were watching. That wasn't part of the opening! As Rarity marched down and was about to approach Sassy Saddle, she was stopped by dark blue unicorn with gray-white short mane and tail, worn a sunglasses and patterned crimson-yellow scarf and his three stars Cutie Mark on his flanks. Rarity gasped, "Fashion Plate of Cosmare magazine! I'm so honored that Cosmare was able to do a piece on the grand opening of my boutique!" Fashion Plate smiled, "Well, when Sassy Saddles calls, saying she's found the latest and greatest in fashion, we hightail without fail! Now tell me all about your latest collection!" "Oh, uh, it's called 'Rarity's Royal Regalia'." Fashion Plate gasped, "Royally radiant!" Sweetie Belle hissed, "Isn't she supposed to deal with Sassy Saddles? That was too early!" "I know... But it's too late..." Shorty Thinking sighed, "Again. Anyhow, ponies seemed to enjoy it. So, let's not ruin it. Let Rarity enjoy the moment. She deserved it..." Sweetie Belle sighed in defeat, "Fine... I just don't like what Sassy did. She could have told us about it. I just don't want Rarity to be upset again, not after what happen from my dream. It was terrible." Shorty patted Sweetie Belle, "Everything is fine. Let's enjoy it." "My favorite part of being a designer is finding my inspiration, and that really wasn't difficult when it came to Canterlot." Rarity explained. As she was distracted in talking with Fashion Plate, Sassy Saddles levitated the first gown behind of Rarity and the background of Canterlot Background Frame. The gown has the style of Canterlot and three stars on dress with a flower head cover. She then prepared the rest behind the first gown and background frame. Rarity smiled, "Everywhere I looked, the royal city just spoke to me! I call it 'In-spire-ation'." As the crowds awed in amazement while some taking picture of it, Fashion Plat smiled as he exclaimed proudly, "Genius! Simply genius!" The lily pond background frame appeared, along with the manikin with the dress that is based on lily pond plants and water. "I spent hours by the lily pond on the castle grounds, which inspired this gown – 'Water Filly'!" The crowds awed in amazement and taken the pictures of the gowns again while Fashion Plate remarked in amazement, "Oh, the whimsy!" "Watching Celestia raise the sun each morning literally lit up my day..." Rarity explained. A sudden light shined on her. She turned and spotted the hanging sun props and the levitating manikin dressed gown based on Princess Celestia's appearance. She smiled, "This is 'Tripping the Light'." The crowed went wild again. Fashion Plate put his hooves on his face while smiled, "Fantastic!" As the room went in dark, everyone became worry and scared as if Princess Luna have went mad as Nightmare Moon or the lights went out. Nevertheless, Rarity giggled in amusement as she turned and found hanging props of moon and stars. The manikin dressed in gown that is based on Princess Luna's appearance. "And of course, Luna raising the moon guided me to sleep. I call this 'Over the Moon'!" The crowds awed in amazement that before, Fashion Plate smiled happily, "Well, I certainly am!" As the lights turned back on, Rarity proceeds to final gown for her Royal Regalia. She smiled, "And for our finale, I have something very special. I was inspired by the stained glass window created in honor of Princess Twilight... I call this 'The Reign in Stain'!" Fashion Plate gasped, "Because the dress is inspired by the—" Fashion Plate and Rarity exclaimed together while looking at each other, "—stained glass window of a reigning princess!" "YES!" Rarity exclaimed happily. Sweetie Belle smiled, "Rarity's very happy about this. This is the best day she ever has!" "Oh, well, I think 'The Reign in Stain' is too difficult to explain!" Sassy said with a short laugh, "Especially for the signature piece of a collection?" Rarity shook her head, "But I rather like the—" Sassy Saddles interrupted as she approached to the stairs, "Fillies and gentlecolts, I, Sassy Saddles, am pleased to introduce the grand finale of the grand opening of Rarity's Royal Regalia – the 'Princess Dress'!" As Sassy Saddles pointed at the stairs, everyone looked up at the top. It was pitch black. A spotlight lightened on the area as it revealed Twilight Sparkle dressed in Rarity's 'The Reign in Stain' or 'Princess Dress'. Everyone awed in surprise and amazed by the dress especially Fashion Plate as his ears and sunglasses dropped down. She is indeed the most beautiful Alicorn in dressing the most beautiful dress in Equestria. Fashion Plate gasped, "SUCCESS!" Everyone cheered in joy and amazement while chattering with each other about how great the dress Princess Twilight Sparkle worn is. Twilight Sparkle nevertheless smiled as she waved back to others ponies especially her friends and boyfriend. She then walked down the stairs gracefully as the princess always does. Shadow Dragon felt his heart beat very fast and hard as he was staring at Twilight Sparkle with his deep surprise and passionate 'falling in love' eyes. His face burnt in red as the crimson. Looking at the dress Twilight was wearing made him to have a deep shock, surprised, amazed, joyfully and passionately falling in-love with her. Others noticed his look. Spike sighed, "There he goes again..." Nyx giggled in amusement, "Well... He didn't love mum for nothing." Sassy Saddles smiled as she levitated some application forms, "Everypony, please follow me and you can all place your orders for the Princess Dress!" The guests followed Sassy Saddles at once to the reception counter. They then began writing down the application order form. The mares all wanted the Princess Dress. As for unicorn trio, Rarity and her friends weren't happy about it. But nevertheless, both Rarity and Shorty Thinking smiled. As long there is some good review and reaction from the guests, the boutique will never be closed again. Sweetie Belle groaned in upset as she wanted to punch Sassy Saddles for ruining Rarity a chance to present her gowns and choice of work. Rarity calmly patted her sister's head gently while smiling at her. Sweetie Belle sighed in defeat because all she wanted is Rarity to be happy. The unicorn trio were about to approach their friends but stopped by Fashion Plate. Fashion Plate smiled as he shook Rarity's hand, "Rarity, I want to be the first pony to congratulate you! The Princess Dress has just guaranteed Canterlot Carousel's success!" As Fashion Plate followed his colleagues to the counter, the unicorn trio approached their friends. The latter commented and congratulated to Rarity of how good the dress is and especially the reaction of the crowds is. Twilight Sparkle approached Rarity as she commented, "Rarity's Royal Regalia is amazing! And everypony seemed to love the Princess Dress!" Shadow Dragon smiled as he approached and hugged her, "Indeed. You still look beautiful without the dress." Twilight blushed, "Oh you..." Rarity smiled gratefully as she was glad to have friends like them. Sweetie Belle and Shorty Thinking looked at each other and smiled happily. "You bet your saddle they did. Rarity now has one hundred orders for her signature gown!" Sassy Saddles reported happily while levitating one hundred application order forms before everyone. Rarity quivered and shivered in shock and concern. The Marketing Manager smiled, "According to my pattern, the next piece is The Success of the Signature Dress, so I do not see the problem!" Shorty Thinking slapped his head. Sweetie Belle groaned in annoyance. Rarity has her right-eye twitched angrily. Their friends noticed the unicorn trio as they know their attitude very well. Whenever something have infuriated and frustrated Rarity, Shorty Thinking and Sweetie Belle; the unicorns will lose their patience. They have no idea of what to do next - avoid from getting to the argument or helped and calmed Rarity, Shorty and Sweetie Belle down from losing their tantrum. "Cupcake?" Pinkie asked happily. That was a relief for them as Twilight and all of her friends turned to the table and have their own lunch while avoid getting involved with the argument Rarity was about to have with Sassy Saddles. Rarity cleared her throat as she faced Sassy Saddles, "First of all, Sassy Saddles, I would have appreciated getting to name the final gown from my collection myself." Sassy Saddles laughed a bit, "My research shows that your 'Reign in Stain' name was a play on words that was both very confusing and quite unappealing." Shorty sighed, "While I see your point, we all should have discussed it prior to the grand opening, Sassy." "My only goal is for Canterlot Carousel to succeed," Sassy explained, "That's why I changed the name, and that is why I took all those orders for the Princess Dress." "Without Rarity's permission?!" Sweetie Belle demanded angrily. Three unicorns looked down at her. She continued, "Order for one hundred dresses in one day?! It's too soon! Rarity can't handle that much of them!" Sassy gasped, "Are you actually saying we should... cancel these orders?!" "Wha... But..." Rarity stammered for a while, "Uh, n-no, Sassy. Promises were made, and I shall sew my very best to provide each and every pony a Princess Dress full of TLC." "Oh, thank you, Rarity, thank you!" Sassy exclaimed happily as she gave Rarity a hug. As Sassy turned and approached to the guests about the order will be made and delivered soon, Rarity sighed in concern as she wondered if she did make a right choice. Shorty Thinking and Sweetie Belle looked at each other as they wondered the same thing as Rarity has. "I'm worried that Rarity won't able to handle it..." Sweetie Belle said in concern. She huffed angrily while glaring at Sassy, "I don't like what Sassy did to my sister's work. This is Rarity's boutique, not hers." Shorty sighed, "Me too... I just hope nothing goes wrong..." As the Grand Opening comes to the end, everyone left the Canterlot Carousal Boutique including Twilight and her friends as well. They all exited the building and waved goodbye to Rarity, Shorty Thinking and Sweetie Belle. They all are going back. The latter returned their goodbyes to them. As Twilight and her friends turned and walked away, they looked at each other. They were worried for Rarity. They wondered if she can handle it or not. As Rarity turned to Shorty Thinking and Sweetie Belle, she asked, "Sweetie Belle; why aren't you going back with others? It's going to be busy day." "Nah... I thought I could keep you accompany until you've finished with making and delivering the dresses. After all, we're sisters." "Aw... That's sweet of you, Sweetie Belle," Rarity admitted as she gave Sweetie Belle a hug. She turned to Shorty Thinking, "And what about you?" Shorty sighed, "Sorry, Rarity. I've got some more works to deal with at Canterlot. I need to check thoroughly on the working and repairing progress from my company's outlet - Tiger Clock Watcher." Rarity nodded in understanding. He smiled, "If there's anything problem, I'll be at fourth block on down street." "Alright, take care," Rarity smiled. Shorty smiled as he turned and exited the building. She sighed, "Come, Sweetie Belle. We've got work to do." Sweetie Belle smiled and bounced happily, "Aye-aye, Rarity!" "Oh, satin and silk, Rarity," Sassy said in concern as she approached Rarity and Sweetie Belle, "are you sure you don't want your friends to help you make the dresses? And of course, I don't think she's capable of working on making dresses." Sweetie Belle grunted in annoyance. Ponies like Sassy Saddles think negatively on her just because she's just a filly. She faced danger, so working is no different for her. Rarity shook her head, "No, Sassy. These orders are my responsibility. And besides, I could use some assistant. All I have to do is stick to my plan so I can deliver each and every Princess Dress in keeping with my Rules of Rarity!" "Let's do this!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed happily. Rarity and Sweetie Belle entered the dressmaking room. It was filled with sewing machine, drawer cupboard for silks and fabrics, manikins and treasure chests for dressmaking tools. Rarity levitated the blue, cyan and light purple fabric out. It's time for her to start the work! Rarity: The rules of Rarity, guaranteed quality This I can assure For each and every dress I vow to give finesse With time, love, and couture Rarity was sewing the light purple silk with the machine carefully. As Sweetie Belle pushed the manikin in, Rarity brought it out. She made and turned it into a transparent skirt on the manikin's flank. Sweetie Belle levitated and brought another two sets of cyan and greenish-mixed layer and different colored jewels on the back. Rarity then stitched and sewed them together happily. Rarity: My favorite moment's when a pony sees it That special gown that she just adores That pony's now in style My hard work's all worthwhile Oh, yes, it makes my heart My heart just soar Rarity fantasized and imagined of how her boutique worked for the customers. She imagined them to awed and chatted happily and amazingly of how good the place. A light brown unicorn marched in as she faced Rarity and Sweetie Belle in front of them. They both smiled as they passed the Princess Dress for her to try and dress. The customer was happy with her dress as she bought it. Stallions came to her as they wanted her to be their fillyfriend because of the dress Rarity has make. As Rarity continued working while Sweetie Belle prepared some of materials and manikins, Sassy Saddles marched in as she placed her plans of boutique success on the billboard. It's to remind her about it. RING! Three unicorns turned to the front entrance. They found more customers entered the boutique. Rarity gasped happily as it's perfect timing for her to greet and talk with them. But she was stopped by more materials and tools by Sassy Saddles. The marketing manager waved her as in asking her back to the work. Sassy Saddles turned and approached the customers while leaving Rarity and Sweetie Belle behind. The little unicorn felt like she wanted to scold the cyan unicorn in denying Rarity from going and greet the customers. Nevertheless, Rarity stopped that she was fine with working and making dresses. Just before the sisters could return to their work, they spotted Sassy Saddles levitated a few Royal Regalia collection back while bringing a Princess Dress to the front. The customers awed in amazement. The action have broke Rarity's heart while angered Sweetie Belle. Sweetie Belle was about to tell her older sister to deal with Sassy Saddles but Rarity continued working on making clothes. The little unicorn sighed pitifully for her. She went and helped her at once. Rarity: The rules of Rarity, just a parody No dress here's unique The panels all the same Each colored windowpane I fashion only makes me want to shriek! As Rarity and Sweetie Belle continued and finished making Princess Dresses, they were all delivered and sold to customers to dress. The sisters took a peek through the window as they found every mare worn the same dresses. They didn't wear any different gowns Rarity has placed on the display. Rarity shrieked in agony and upset that all of her collection she did was nothing but wasted! Sweetie Belle sighed in upset to see her being upset. Rarity sighed: Oh, to create would give me elation To feel once again some inspiration Come on now, Rarity Give me some clarity Time for your couture love to rule On the next day, Rarity was sleeping on the table for resting since she worked so hard in making many dresses. Sweetie Belle came and put bowls of different colored jewels on the table. As the sun rise, its light hit and shined the jewels out. Both Rarity and Sweetie Belle noticed it. They turned and found the jewels were hitting on the Princess Dress's skirt. Rarity took a glance at it before gasped in realization. She turned and looked at the jewels as she smiled happily. She's got the idea. Sweetie Belle smiled happily to see her older sister back to her old self. Rarity: The rules of Rarity, extra TLC This feels more sublime Soon now, they will see how good these can be With a little extra shine As Sweetie Belle lifted the jewels and placed on the skirts' patterns, Rarity then sewed them together. She placed everything on the manikin. It's the same as Princess Dress but with different jewels! Rarity: The rules of Rarity, guaranteed quality All can see it's true These new gems add such flair Their beauty can't compare This old style suddenly gleams anew Rarity looked at Sweetie Belle who smiled in approval. Rarity cheered happily as she danced with her manikin together happily while Sweetie Belle cheered happily while bounced around her older sister and manikin. RING! The customer marched into the boutique. Rarity and Sweetie Belle gasped as they spotted a light Unicorn with crimson shorten and gentle mane with light pink and red stripes and tail while her Cutie Mark is Chilly Pepper Mark. She levitated and looked at her pocket watch. Sweetie Belle gasped, "She's here! This is your chance, Rarity!" "I'll take care of her. You keep working." Sassy Saddle interrupted as she was about to enter the lobby. Rarity gulped a bit while holding the manikin, "Uh, actually, I'd love to see her reaction to this particular dress." "Paisley and poplin, Rarity, look at all the orders you still have to finish," Sassy said bossily as she pointed at the table that has uncompleted and completed form for making dress, "and you want to take a break? Now?" Sweetie Belle groaned, "Why that no good mare! I'm gonna-!" Rarity interrupted, "Well, it's just I made some really lovely changes to this dress— "You did what?!" Sassy Saddle exclaimed in shock as she looked at Rarity's different Princess Dress, "But every Princess Dress is supposed to be exactly the same!" "Hey! You've got the problem with the dress Rarity make?!" Sweetie Belle demanded angrily, "This is because the boutique and dresses-!" Sassy sighed, "Fine. Go see her reaction." Both Rarity and Sweetie Belle gasped in surprise. Sassy Saddles allowed Rarity to go?! As Rarity approached to the customer, she smiled and greeted her. She also brought the different kind of Princess Dress with her as well. Sweetie Belle was there to support her. "Hello, and welcome to Canterlot Carousel! I am so pleased to present to you your—" "Princess Dress! Finally! I've been simply desperate to get this ever since I saw Princess Twilight wearing it on your—" Fashionable Pony exclaimed happily as she levitated her Princess Dress. She was stopped as she looked at it closely. She noticed differences of it, "...Wait a minute. There's something different." "Well as an artiste, I did take the liberty to change a few minor details." Rarity explained. The Fashionable Pony turned and glared at Rarity. Rarity gulped, "I, eheh, I saw these gems glistening in the light, and they just spoke to me." Sweetie Belle smiled, "Yes! That's Rarity's specialty! So do you like it? Aren't they lovely? And so unique!" Fashionable Pony sighed, "They're... fine. But they're not what I ordered, are they?" "Uh, no. No, they're not." Rarity replied in shock and concern. "I want the dress to be exactly like the one Princess Twilight wore." Fashionable Pony demanded angrily while levitating the magazine that shown Twilight Sparkle in her Princess Dress, "Understand?" Sweetie Belle groaned as she squeaked angrily at Fashionable Pony, "How dare you?! If you hate it so much, why don't you-?!" Rarity interrupted while shutting Sweetie Belle's mouth with a zip, "Yes... Y-Yes, of course." Rarity levitated both her altered Princess Dress and Sweetie Belle back to her office. Sassy Saddles noticed the look. She sighed in shame yet pitiful as she muttered 'sorry, Rarity'. As Rarity was passing the marketing pony by, Sweetie Belle gave the glare at the latter. Sassy sighed as she approached to the customer. Rarity: The rules of Rarity Once stood for something But now it feels just like some factory After Rarity thrown her altered Princess Dress into her rejected box, she continued working on making more of Princess Dresses. Sweetie Belle stared at her old sister in shock, displeased and sad. The little unicorn couldn't bare to see her older sister working and making same dresses everyday like slave pony... Rarity: Now every dress I make With every flaw and mistake Oh, how it makes my heart My heart just break Sweetie Belle saw all the ponies came to Sassy Saddles. The marketing pony pulled the rope in launching the dressing tent down for the ponies get dressed in their Princess Dresses. They all walked out the door while smiled in please and satisfactory. Sweetie Belle groaned in upset as she couldn't stand of this. Wearing one dress is one thing but all ponies dress the same as others for everyday - is enough! Rarity stopped as she cried and sobbed tearfully. She leaned towards the dress while crying loud. Sweetie Belle stared at Rarity in shock and worry. She's having Deja Vu again but this time, Rarity is suffering of her other dresses not being appreciated! She groaned in upset. "I can't take it anymore" Sweetie Belle exclaimed in anger as she turned and exited the door out, "I've gotta find Shorty Thinking now!" On the next day... At the Tiger Clock Watchers building, the workers were not only selling the watches or any kind of clocks to the customers but also repaired them. Shorty Thinking was overseeing the working progress as well as the statistic from his paperclip. He smiled in please that everything went well. Nothing goes wrong in his company. Shorty Thinking took a peek on the ceiling clock. He looked worry and concern. It's been five days. She hasn't come and visit him for lunch or dinner time. He was getting worried for Rarity ever since Sassy Saddles changed the policy and rules without the former's permission. The door was slammed in opening. Shorty turned to the front and found Sweetie Belle panted heavily as she walked into the workshop. "Sweetie Belle?!" Shorty Thinking asked in shock. He approached and checked on Sweetie Belle, "Sweetie Belle, what are you doing here?" Sweetie Belle looked at Shorty, "Please! You have to come now! Rarity needs you now!" Shorty Thinking gasped in worry as he suspected that something bad has happened to Canterlot Carousal Boutique! At Canterlot Boutique's Dressmaking Room, Rarity just finished the last order for Princess Dress. She looked very tired and exhausted in working the same dresses for three straight days. "Raving rick-rack, Rarity! You made two hundred Princess Dresses!" Sassy Saddles exclaimed as she approached Rarity while showing the latter her paperclip. "Yes. Isn't it spectacular?" Rarity said in deadpan. Sassy levitated the magazine for Rarity to read, "And I have a special surprise for you! The latest issue of Cosmare magazine just hit the stands!" Rarity read the magazine, "'Canterlot's newest rising star'?" "And in the hour since the magazine's come out, we've gotten another hundred new orders for the Princess Dress!" Sassy Saddles exclaimed happily as she levitated another one hundred application order form on the unfinished tray. "One... hundred more... Princess Dresses?!" Rarity asked in shock, "I'm the Cosmare cover pony... I have the most successful shop in Canterlot... I've gotten everything I ever wanted... but I'm miserable!" Sassy Saddles laughed in amusement, "How could you possibly be miserable? My pattern is perfect!" She approached to the billboard as she pinned on magazine page and Twilight in Princess Dress page, "Cosmare Cover Pony – done! You have your signature gown, the Princess Dress of Success!" Rarity groaned in anger, "I don't want to make another hundred Princess Dresses!" "I have a piece for that! Assemble the Assembly Line! You'll never have to sew again!" Rarity pinned on the Assembly Line for Princess Dresses. "What?! No!" Rarity gasped in shock. "Yes! Then the Canterlot Carousel never closes! And Sassy Saddles' boutique succeeds!" Sassy exclaimed proudly as she levitated and raised Princess Dresses up. "STOP!" The filly's voice screamed in anger. Both Rarity and Sassy Saddles turned to the door. They found Sweetie Belle and Shorty Thinking entered the room. Shorty exclaimed, "I don't believe it! How could ignore Rules of Rarity?! This is not what I hired you for! How could you forget this is Rarity's Carousal Boutique!" Sweetie Belle was furious and angered as she glared at Sassy Saddle, "How dare you?! How dare you called this boutique yours succeed?! This is Rarity's, not yours!" "I... I was trying to help her succeed it, Little Filly," Sassy Saddles explained calmly. "HELP her?! You ruined her! Look at her!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed in upset as she pointed at weakened Rarity. She groaned, "This is not my sister! This is more like a worker than being a designer. This is not who Rarity was supposed to be!" "I don't understand. I was sure this is what Rarity would have wanted. She'd never wanted the boutique to be closed. She wanted it succeed." "Yes, she does! But this is not one of them! She built this place for ponies to love and appreciate tons of dresses and gowns, not for them to just buy and throw it away like their trash! She wanted the ponies to love and admire their own appearance and dresses. She wanted them and the dresses to be one and same. This is what Rarity wanted!" Rarity gasped in surprise.Her eyes sobbed tearfully as if her sister's words have touched her heart. What Sweetie Belle is true... Sassy Saddles looked shock and concern. She looked down in shame. Shorty Thinking approached and explained, "You not only ruined Rarity, but you also ruined her policy and effort! Your action reminded me of the Water Tiger Kingdom's Fall! After the first generation passed on, the next one was supposed to help and protect the kingdoms but instead they ruined it. All they desired is making the name for themselves than thinking of others. And my home was gone! You're becoming one of them!" Sassy Saddles shuddered in fear and shock, "I-I-I-I-! I didn't mean it." "Well, you did. I hope you're proud and happy for the mess you've make," Shorty said angrily, "the boutique is becoming a factory. You'd better find the way to undo the mess." Sweetie Belle nodded, "Yeah. Start with apologizing to Rarity for trying to ruin her and her boutique." Sassy sighed, "I guess I should." "That's enough..." Rarity said firmly. Everyone looked at her. She came off from her seat as she gave her firm and serious eyes, "And if this is what success in Canterlot looks like, I want no part of it! Now, make up flyers for a going-out-of-business sale! I'm closing Canterlot Carousel!" Everyone gasped, "WHAT?!" "No! Oh, you can't, Rarity!" Sassy protested while shaking her head, "I-I've worked too hard to make this a success! I can't be a part of another failed boutique!" Rarity marched out as she levitated all of Princess Dresses from both manikins and hanging clothes. Shorty Thinking and Sweetie Belle followed her in making sure that she wasn't making any rash decision about a 'going-out-of-business' sales. Rarity then levitated all different kind of gowns and dresses in putting on hanging stands and manikins. Sassy Saddles looked around while walking around the area before climbing to the top as she witnessing and watching all of Princess Dresses are replaces with other dresses. She was in shock and concern. Rarity checked on some clothes that she placed on display hanging stands and manikins. She sighed happily in seeing them out. Both Sweetie Belle and Shorty Thinking approached Rarity at once. "Rarity! What were you thinking?!" Shorty asked in concern. Sweetie Belle nodded in agreement, "You can't close the boutique because of Sassy Saddles! You just can't! Please, don't!" "This has nothing to do with Sassy Saddles and her silly policy. I finally opened my eyes and realize of my biggest mistake I ever make. If anything went wrong here," Rarity said firmly as she approached to the entrance. She sighed and smiled, "I still have one boutique to work for sales..." "Rarity..." Shorty and Sweetie Belle said in concern. Rarity noticed Sassy Saddles remained standing and staying on top floor, she sighed as she knew the latter was too proud and ashamed to come down and greet the ponies in since it's going to be 'going-out-of-business' sales without Princess Dresses. "Seems Sassy Saddles isn't rushing to open the door this time. Hm." Rarity remarked as she approached the door. She opened it and faced to the crowd. She sighed before she smiled, "Welcome to the going-out-of-business sale of Canterlot Carousel." Upon hearing what Rarity had said, the ponies chattered while charging into the boutique. They all looked around in search of the dresses they wanted to wear specifically Princess Dress. Despite unable to find the Princess Dress, they still chattered and admired other dresses. Rarity smiled in relief and pleased to see the result. "Hey, is this Princess Dress on sale?" Nasal Pony asked while levitating the flyer up. "Oh, no, I'm sorry, the Princess Dress has been discontinued." Rarity answered. Nasal Pony gasped in shock. She continued, "But there are plenty of other lovely dresses on sale today." A pale gray Unicorn with navy slick mane and tail - Goth Pony stared at hanging hook of 'Over the Moon' dress. She flatly responded, "Whoa. This dress completely speaks to my soul. Can I try it on?" Rarity smiled as she levitated 'Over the Moon' dress out and gave it to a Goth Pony, "Certainly. The dressing area is right back there." Goth Pony smiled as she took the 'Over the Moon' dress and headed to the dressing area. "This is the most amazing of amazing dresses! Just looking at it brightens my day!" Bright Pony - the happy pink Unicorn with golden long spiky mane and tail with bright star Cutie Mark - exclaimed happily upon looking at Manikin dressed in 'Tripping the Light' dress. Rarity approached and levitated 'Tripping the Light' and passed it to Bright Pony, "And I'm sure you'll feel even brighter once you try it on!" Bright Pony headed off with her 'Tripping the Light' dress. The Architecture Pony - silver unicorn with lighter and pale purple combed mane with stripes and tail worn the glasses and her Cutie Mark is drawing compass who was reading the magazine while approaching to Rarity. "Do you still have this In-spire-ation dress that's in the new issue of Cosmare?" Architecture Pony asked curiously. Rarity smiled as she levitated the 'In-spire-ation' dress from hanging stand. She handed it to Architecture Pony. She smiled, "Bats in the belfry! I have to try it on!" Both Goth and Bright Ponies emerged with their dresses put on. They approached to the mirror and looked at it. They both smiled. "Whoa. This dress makes me feel like a princess." Goth Pony remarked flatly yet happily. Bright Pony smiled as she hugged Goth Pony happily, "And this dress makes me feel like a princess!" Shorty Thinking, Sassy Saddles and Sweetie Belle looked surprise yet amazed of what they just saw. The ponies actually liking other dresses when there was no Princess Dresses? Rarity noticed a yellow unicorn with orange mane in ponytail and tail with her cutie mark makeup powder looked worried and concern. The latter was looking at some of gowns. Rarity approached Posh Pony. Posh Pony sighed, "This gown is quite beautiful, but it totally clashes with my complexion." "Hmmm. Perhaps you'd be even more taken with this one." Rarity turned to her dressmaking room. She levitated the manikin out with Egyptian-like dress with water wave skirt and cosmic map statue headwear but it was a mess. She smiled, "It was inspired by the fountain in the Canterlot Castle garden. I call it the 'Fountain of Truth'!" Posh Pony gasped happily, "It's exactly what I've been dreaming of!" "Oh! Well, then I'll finish it, and the gown shall be yours!" Rarity smiled. Posh Pony smiled happily before walked away. Rarity looked around of her surroundings. Both Shorty Thinking and Sweetie Belle approached her. She smiled happily, "How can I have forgotten? This is what I've been dreaming about!" Rarity: My favorite moment's when a pony sees it That special gown that she just adores That pony's now in style My hard work's all worthwhile Oh, yes, it makes my heart My heart just soar! Rarity looked around happily. She saw and witnessed ponies were trying the dresses. They all liked them so much. She even helped some ponies have troubles in finding the perfect fit for herself. Sassy Saddles was in shock yet surprise of what she was watching. And at the same time, she felt horrible and shame of what she did for five days. Shorty and Sweetie Belle looked at each other before smiling happily. They turned and looked at her with their pride and happy smiles. This is Rarity they know of... "Attention, everypony! Canterlot Carousel will not be closing!" Rarity announced happily. The mares gasped as they all cheered wildly and happily that Canterlot Carousel Boutique is not going to be closed! They can come here anytime to find and choose the new clothes to wear! Goth Pony hummed in concern as she asked flatly, "But this stuff's still on sale, right?" Rarity giggled, "Yes, yes, of course." Sweetie Belle squeaked happily as she jumped and hugged Rarity, "Alright, Rarity! You didn't close the boutique!" Rarity smiled and hugged Sweetie Belle back, "Yes... I owe it to both of you. You reminded me of why I built the boutique in the first place." Shorty smiled as he patted Rarity's head, "We were just worried for you after what you've been through for five days..." "Yes... It was horrible experience to achieve the success but today is worth it," Rarity said happily as she departed the hug from Sweetie Belle. She looked up and found Sassy Saddle climbing down the stairs with her bags on. She asked, "Sassy?" "Oh, Rarity, I'm so sorry. I focused on that one dress, and the rest of Rarity's Royal Regalia paid the price." Sassy Saddle said shamefully. Both Sweetie Belle and Shorty Thinking looked surprise and shock to hear. Did Sassy apologized to Rarity and admitted her flaws of what she did for five days? Rarity approached and patted Sassy's back, "Well, so did the Princess Dress. The more I sold, the more each dress lost its time, love, and couture, becoming terrible, lackluster, and common." Shorty Thinking nodded as he added, "Not only that but also forgotten of what and why the dress was made. It's something that the Old Water Tiger Kingdom have forgotten. But I'm glad today is not the same as before..." "I think I finally understand the Rules of Rarity..." Sassy Saddles sighed as she turned to entrance, "and will apply them at my next job. Your sister is right. I have no right to make boutique mine." Both Shorty Thinking and Sweetie Belle gasped. Sassy Saddles wanted to quit the job because of the mistake she make for ruining the boutique and making Rarity to forget what and why she did in the first place. Sassy Saddles moved out. "I beg your pardon? The Rules of Rarity are only to be applied at Canterlot Carousel!" Rarity sternly answered which make Sassy Saddles stopped from walking. She smiled and continued, "Which is why you must continue to manage the boutique while I'm in Ponyville." Sassy Saddles turned and looked at Rarity, "Ponyville?" "Well, yes, I'll come to Canterlot with new designs and to see the customers of course," Rarity explained, "but Ponyville was always going to be my home base." Sassy Saddles gasped happily as she hugged Rarity, "Bobbins and bodkins, Rarity! Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! And I promise to run everything following your rules." "I would expect nothing less." Rarity smiled as she return a hug to Sassy Saddles. "Miss Sassy," Sweetie Belle called. Both Rarity and Sassy Saddles departed from the hug. Sassy turned to the little filly. She continued, "I just want to say I'm sorry." "For what, Sweetie Belle?" Sassy asked in concern. "For being a selfish spoiled brat to you. I actually want to help Rarity. When I look at her eyes being sad and pain, I feel guilty and responsible for not helping her. So, I will do whatever it takes to help and make her better and happy." "No... You have the right to scold me. I have no right to claimed boutique as mine because it belonged to your sister. I should have consult with her about the ideas I have for the boutique. But now... I finally see it. Boutique isn't about making business, it's about showing love and passion for the dress you loved to wear. That is Rules of Rarity." Sweetie Belle smiled, "That's the way. Thank you. Promise us that you won't ruin our boutique again." "It's the promise," Sassy smiled. She turned to Shorty Thinking, "Mr. Shorty, I want to say I'm-!" "Say no more," Shorty interrupted before smiled, "As long you learned your lesson, everything will be fine. Right, Rarity?" Rarity smiled, "Indeed, it is." "Oh my gosh! A sale?! " The happy voice called. Four unicorns turned to the entrance as they found a fat and big giant unicorn with dark greenish mane and short tail and her cutie mark is the picture of herself standing at the entrance. She smiled happily as she entered the shop while looking around, "Do you have the Princess Dress?!" "NO!" Rarity, Shorty Thinking, Sassy Saddles and Sweetie Belle answered and laughed happily. The fat pony looked confuse as she shrugged. She then looked around the Canterlot Carousal Boutique in finding some clothes to try. Rarity and her friends smiled at each other while looking at their boutique. It's the best day ever to have customers liking other dresses... END... Review and Suggest... Main Cast: Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity Skip Stellrecht: Shorty Thinking Claire Corlett: Sweetie Belle Kelly Sheridan: Sassy Saddles, Architecture Pony Kazumi Evans: Rarity (Singing Voice) Minor Casts: Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle Ashleigh Ball: Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Bright Pony Adrian Libman: Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Goth Pony Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon Kira Tozer: Nyx Cathy Weseluck: Spike, Nasal Pony Shanon Chan-Kent: Fashionable Pony, Posh Pony Peter Kelamis: Fashion Plate, Fat Pony