A nighttime gathering brings the promise of smiles and idle chatter, an inescapable web for Princess Celestia. This night, however, brings forth an opportunity for companionship she lacked since the start of her lonely reign.
A certain filly suffers a sleepless night. She loves art. She loves beauty. She loves ponies not instantly laughing at her like they do her parents. But it's her first day of school tomorrow, and she has to decide what kind of pony she's going to be.
The course of friendship is like the course of a thread; it's a bit loopy, it meanders all the time, and it can get terribly tangled up at the wrong moment. However, in skilled hooves the result is beautiful and inspiring. A treasure beyond treasure.
Despite her previous encounters with Zephyr Breeze, Rarity wanted to give him a chance after he was fired from his hairdressing job, mostly due to his recent changes. But since she can't get a reference, Rarity decides to test his skills personally.
Rarity once showed Scootaloo the joy of Generosity. But when Scootaloo gets a look at some of Rarity's flaws, her new appreciation begins to wane. Surely somepony out there can paint Rarity in a positive light. ...right?
Scootaloo is the last pony Rarity ever thought would want to be more 'Rarity', but that's exactly what the filly claims. Sadly, Scootaloo's understanding of generosity is disastrously flawed.
Rarity tries showcasing her generous side to ponies she has accidentally wronged, eventually finding herself helping out the Wonderbolts. However, the only option is something that's one of Rarity's least favorite things.
Movement in the edges of her vision. Little voices in her ears. Bits of cloud and ash on her pristine white coat. The Honorable Recorders are about their business.
I don't think you can know Rarity without being at least a little bit scared of her. If you're not, then you don't really know Rarity. This is the story of how she saved Ponyville one day.
[Spoilers for Season 7 Episode 19] Spike helps out Rarity and engages in a pleasant conversation with her. He also notices something different about the fashionista.
An unexpected customer comes in with a cumbersome commission at the end of a long day of work. Rarity is tempted to simply say no, but something piques her curiosity. This calls for a story. And tea.
Rarity doesn’t have a name anymore. She’s only known as U-1746, which is the pin number on her uniform. You only had a name in the war if you mattered enough. She is determined to matter. ~ A Season 5 AU story.