Appledashery

by Just Essay

Carousels and Halls

Carousel Boutique lingered two and a half-blocks away. Rainbow didn't dare go any closer. From afar, she saw the glittering spire and the prancing equine figures affixed to the outer finish. The sun glinted off the windows—so that she couldn't manage a glimpse inside the structure.

She felt that she needed to be thinking about Rarity... about all of the shiny, colorful fabrics that were most likely on display in the fashionista's inspiration room. Rainbow considered sending her mind back to all the times Rarity blurted nonsensical things worthy of face-hoofing... or all the times she exercised heartwarming generosity.

And yet...

...all Rainbow Dash could think of was the beautiful gown that Rarity had made for her... the same dress that Rainbow Dash had so flippantly sold to a pawn shop just sixteen hours previous.

Clenching her jaws tight, Rainbow Dash pressed on, passing beneath an archway and into the heart of Ponyville.

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City Hall loomed before the mare, occupying the majority of her vision. Rainbow instantly thought of the night before the Summer Sun Celebration. Her mind conjured up frightening visions of Nightmare Moon. Within a blink, she remembered charging head-on towards the alicorn—only to be held back by a mighty set of jaws clamping down onto her tail.

Applejack...

Rainbow Dash pivoted south, forcing herself to distance the City Hall building—and all of its connected memories—out of her mind.

Soon, she passed by Golden Oaks. Glancing through the windows, she thought she spotted a glimpse of purple scales... but she knew better. Spike, Twilight Sparkle, and Trixie were far away in Canterlot. They would likely be there for another week. It occurred to the pegasus that she might not ever see any of them again.

Leaves rustled in the breeze. Moisture rippled in a half-empty wooden trough.

Rainbow Dash passed under the shadow of Golden Oaks... and kept trotting.

Comments

[Sabin]

Rarity's dress...in a pawn shop?

Heads will roll if Rarity finds out

[RoboRed]

Twilight's gonna flip when she gets back...

[Sir Mediocre]

7340894 If that doesn't become a Chekhov's Gun, I will be surprised.

[zaponator]

I mean, they're obviously gonna realize something is up given that her house is gone. This is no usual disappearing act.

[Folomo]

7346579
But ir was just mentioned how far away RD home was, which will be the reason its dissapereance wont be noticed fast

[True Edge]