Building a Different Fence

by StormLuna

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Meeting at Donut Joe's

After a night of pleasant dreams for Moondancer, Sunday had arrived and like she had since she made amends with them, she headed to Donut Joe's to talk with her friends. Her friends knew that she had a get-together with Twilight the previous day. When she walked in she had a huge smile on her face and this brought out some comments from her friends.

Minuette was the first to ask anything, "So Moondancer, how did your get-together with Twilight go?"

Moondancer replied, "Well it went good, I suppose."

The last part of her reply brought out some concern from her friends, especially Twinkleshine who had been on a couple of dates before. She had a concerned look on her face and asked, "Did things not go as well as you hoped?"

Lemon Hearts added, "You were smiling when you came in so it couldn't have gone completely bad."

Moondancer replied, "I'll admit, I was kind of hoping that she would hug me before she left" her voice became much more positive as she continued, "but she does want us to have another date!"

Minuette couldn't help but ask, "Did she really call it a date?"

Moondancer replied, "Well no but she does want us to go to the cafe in Ponyville."

Their heads shot up upon hearing this. Lemon Hearts asked, "She wants you two to go to the cafe? She wants to do something more elegant than the donut shop?"

Minuette teased, "Oooh, maybe Twilight's developing a crush on you!"

This was something that Moondancer truly wished was true but did not want to jinx things. She replied, "I wish but maybe she wants to go there so that we won't be around her friends since they go to the sweets' shop a lot."

Lemon Hearts commented, "Perhaps but now for the big question." She gave Moondancer a more direct look and continued, "Who is going to pay?"

Moondancer replied, "I'm not sure. I've checked out numerous books on dating but I haven't read about second dates yet."

Twinkleshine replied, "Well I would say that you two should discuss it. That is what Citrus Blush did when we were dating."

Minuette asked, "Wasn't that the last date you two had? Wasn't she upset that you didn't offer to pay for the whole meal and decided you weren't wanting anything serious?"

Twinkleshine replied, "Yes it was but Twilight is not like Citrus Blush. I think she would appreciate discussing things like that."

Moondancer commented, "I agree. Twilight is a completely different pony than her but I also can't help but wonder about my appearance. Do I dress like I did yesterday and wear my mane the same or do I change it?"

Lemon Hearts replied, "Personally I would still dress the same and not change your mane style, well yet anyway."

Minuette added, "After all, you don't want Twilight thinking that you are trying to rush things."

Moondancer replied, "True. I'll take what you three have said into consideration and also do some studying on what you're supposed to do on a second date."

The three began to laugh which brought out a negative reaction from Moondancer, "Why are you laughing? You know I like to study and I think it will help."

Minuette replied, "Moondancer, we're laughing because chances are Twilight is having the same concerns you are!"

Lemon Hearts added, "And I'm sure that is one thing that will really bring you two together, your love of studying."

Moondancer sighed, "I certainly hope so."

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A Meeting with Rarity

Sunday morning arrived in Ponyville and Twilight was a bit tired as she did not get much sleep the previous night. Spike noticed this and asked, "Twilight, what's wrong?"

Twilight replied, "Nothing is wrong Spike, I just couldn't sleep very well last night."

Spike had been awake some during the night and heard Twilight talking in her sleep. He asked, "Are you sure about that? I heard you talking about the cafe and Moondancer in your sleep. Do you have a date with her there sometime?"

Twilight became a bit defensive, "It's not a date, it's just a casual get together!"

Spike couldn't help but laugh a bit, "Uh-huh. In your dream I heard you talking about a date with Moondancer." His voice became more concerned as he continued, "Is there something you want to talk about Twilight? Is something going on with Moondancer that you don't want anypony to know about?"

Twilight was beginning to get a bit flustered and knew that she needed to discuss this with somepony. While she knew that Spike would listen and give her the best advice he could, she knew that this was something that another mare would know more about. She replied, "I wouldn't say I don't want anypony to know about it but I'm confused on what to do. I'm thinking Rarity would be able to give me some good advice since she's dated before."

Spike's head shot up at the prospect of going to see Rarity. He asked, "Really, we're going to see Rarity?"

Twilight replied, "No, I'm going to see Rarity." She saw his head drop and continued, "I'm sorry Spike but this is something that would be best left just between her and I."

Spike sighed, "Ok Twilight, I understand."

Despite not having had any breakfast, Twilight immediately left the castle to go and talk to her. When she arrived at Rarity's she began pounding on the door louder than normal. After a couple of minutes and no answer, she began to leave thinking that maybe she had left to go see the rest of their friends early. As she turned around to leave she heard the door open and Rarity ask who was there.

Twilight immediately turned around and asked, "Rarity, can we talk?"

Rarity was still in her pajamas and her mane and tail were not as well kept as she would like them to be around other ponies but she replied, "Yeah, just let me get presentable."

Twilight followed Rarity in and waited for her to get presentable. Once she got back into the living room she asked, "So Twilight, what do you want to talk about?"

Twilight replied, "Well it is a rather odd situation for me. Yesterday Moondancer and I had a date, I mean get together in Canterlot....."

Rarity embraced Twilight and exclaimed, "Twilight darling, I didn't know you were seeing anypony!"

Twilight asked, "Do you remember when I went up to Canterlot to make amends with my old friends?"

Rarity replied, "Yes I do." She then got a smile on her face and asked, "And I take it you and Moondancer decided to give each other a chance?"

Twilight sighed, "Well she told me that she absolutely adores me and has special feelings for me and I don't know what to do. I decided that I would at least meet up with her every now and then so that she wouldn't become a recluse again but after our get together yesterday I asked her if she would want to go out to the cafe here next Saturday afternoon."

Rarity's eyes grew wide and she asked, "Twilight, are you sure you're just doing this so she won't shut herself in again or are you feeling something else?"

Twilight replied, "Rarity, it is so she won't shut herself in. I don't have special feelings for her and I know I promised her another get together but I'm just worried about what will happen if things don't turn out the way she hopes."

While Twilight was clearly stating that she did not have any special feelings for Moondancer, Rarity couldn't help but wonder if she was hiding anything and she wanted to see if she could get it out of her. She asked, "Twilight, I know you promised her this date....."

Twilight interrupted, "It isn't a date, it is a get together!"

Rarity continued, "Ok, get together. I want to know something, do you feel like you have to do this or are you looking forward to it?"

Twilight replied, "Well I am having mixed emotions. One part of me feels like I have to do this but another part of me is kind of looking forward to it."

Rarity had a smile on her face as she suggested, "Twilight darling, you know I could make you a magnificent dress for this."

Twilight was not thrilled that Rarity was making a suggestion that would likely make Moondancer think that she wanted to commit to her. She snapped, "Rarity, it is only our second get together and I doubt I'll ever need to wear anything for this and if it were to go on long enough that I did, I don't think anything elegant will ever be necessary."

Rarity continued to smile as she replied, "Well you know if you do wind up needing something I'll be more than happy to make it for you!"

Twilight threw her hooves up in the air and headed for the exit without even saying goodbye. As she headed home she grunted, "Ugh, why does Rarity think that something is going to happen? Maybe I should have just talked to Spike."

Comments

[Commander Darklight]

silly twi twi

[OmniFox]

Did Twilight make amends with ALL of her old friends in Canterlot?

[StormLuna]

8490872

With the exception of Lyra, yes. Watch the "Amending Fences" episode and you'll see. The reason she didn't with Lyra is because Minuette states that she lives in Ponyville while she, Lemon Hearts, Twinkleshine and Twilight are in the donut shop....so unfortunately she wasn't there to make amends with.