The Council Is In Order (Fashionably Late)
Once upon a time, Twilight Sparkle did what could be called a pretty severe ‘oopsie’ and created a multidimensional space where ponies from across all universes could meet up. What was initially considered the precursor to the end of the known universe soon became a happy accident when it was determined the space-time continuum would not collapse, and thus ponies across dimensions could meet repeatedly without consequence.
Among the many councils that were formed after the joining of the universes was one dubbed “The Prime Rarityship Council” which consisted of five Raritys who all had one single factor in common—they were all dating a member of their immediate and closest friend group.
The following is the start of one said council meeting. Only the first half-hour is presented, on account of time, for said council’s meetings usually run for a week at a time. They are endless, for if Rarity has one universal trait, it’s that she simply cannot stop talking.
Ahem!
The first to arrive was the Rarity dating the aforementioned Twilight Sparkle. Rarity or, for ease of convenience, Raritwi was usually the first one there, a fact which greatly annoyed her.
“Really!” she huffed when Rarishy walked in twenty minutes late. “I know we all love being fashionably late, but this is just rude. Rude!”
“Now, now, darling, not all of us are dating the Queen of Punctuality,” Rarishy replied leisurely, taking her spot next to Raritwi. “Remember what we talked about patience and understanding? The others will be along as soon as they are able to.”
Indeed, another arrived just a few moments later.
Rarijack arrived, glasses and three large jugs of cider floating behind her. “Why if it isn’t my favorite darlings!” she exclaimed, sitting next to Rarishy. “Has our dear Raritwi complained about us being late again?”
“It’s rude!” Raritwi exclaimed, ignoring Rarishy’s giggling. “If I were that late to all my meetings with my advisors, my Equestria would be in chaos! In shambles!”
Rarijack snorted. “The meetings you expressly complained about having to attend when they only really need Twilight?”
“I’m a queen! I need to make a show of presence.”
“Queen-consort, honey,” Rarijack replied, laughing at Raritwi’s scandalized harrumph. “Or are you still choosing to—” She looked at Rarishy. “What did she say again?”
Rarishy laughed. “Elect to ignore that fact?”
The arrival of Raripie silenced Raritwi’s immediate protest, cheerfully walking in with several different baskets of muffins floating behind her. “Hello, everydarling! Rejoice, for your favorite Rarity is here!” she exclaimed, placing the scrumptious treats on the table. “Terribly sorry I’m late, by the way! Pinkie and I were busy with the shop today what with the upcoming food festival.”
“Not at all,” said Rarishy and Rarijack, both sharing an amused look at Raritwi electing to pour herself some cider and nothing else.
“Now, let’s see…” She pushed one basket towards Rarishy. “Vegan strawberry muffins for you!” Then one towards Rarijack. “Applecobbler for you!” And then towards Raritwi. “Sugarfree rose for you!” And the rest she put near herself and the remaining empty seat. “And vanilla-chocolate for me and Raridash.”
“Well! We should start without Raridash,” Raritwi announced promptly, eager as always to share news and gossip. “She’s always late, regardless, and we have much to discuss.” She pulled out a binder from her saddlebag and leafed through it, hmming as she did so. “Let’s see… where did we leave off last time?”
“Oh! Before we start,” said Rarishy, reaching into her own saddlebags. “I’ve brought you all presents!” She took out several knitted sweaters of different colors. “Winter is coming, after all. They’re all labeled so grab yours.”
"Ooooh!"
The sweaters came in different sizes to accommodate the differences between them. It was a bi-monthly tradition to bring some article of clothing, and it had led to many cozy meetings. It also led to a difficult but important meeting once when Raripie didn’t fit into a medium like the rest of them. Tears were shed, anxieties were voiced, and Raripie came out of it empowered and glowing after it being drilled into her that she was a Rarity and was therefore always impeccably, impossibly beautiful no matter what.
Once they were all snug in their sweaters, Raritwi continued: “Wonderful! Now, last time, we were debating how many crimes we should allow Fancy and Fleur to get away with before we have an intervention! I think we were debating between grand larceny or embezzlement. Oh, and on that topic, I’d like to remind you all that we have a dinner with the Fancy Fleur Rarities next week.” She gave them all a hard stare. “Do not be late. We’re starting to have a reputation, and I will allow it no more.”
A collective groan ensued around the table, which she did not care for, and especially less so when a very dusty, sooty Raridash walked in.
“Well, well, well!” Raritwi exclaimed. “Look who’s finally here.”
“Don’t,” Raridash replied. “I am in no mood for it.”
“What in Celestia’s name happened to you?” Rarijack asked, watching as Raridash plopped herself down on the remaining empty chair and immediately started eating muffins. “And please eat with your mouth closed.”
“I shan’t say,” Raridash replied, curtly. “I do not want to deal with your comments.”
“Comments?” Raripie asked, concerned. “Darling, this is a judgement-free zone.”
Rarijack snorted. Loudly. “Is it? Well! It certainly wasn’t when I told you all I was having my wedding at the family barn.”
As three other Raritys looked away, Raripie said to Raridash, “Comments? Darling, this is a mostly judgement-free zone!”
“Really! I can’t believe it!” Rarijack insisted. “How come none of you said anything when Rarishy here got married at their cottage surrounded by literal wild animals!”
In complete unwavering unison, the rest replied, “Fluttershy is allowed to have her wedding wherever she wants.”
Defeated, Rarijack slumped in her seat. “...Yes, she is.”
“Well, fine,” Raridash said, wiping soot off her face. “If you all must know, my wife set fire to our kitchen.” And just as four aghast, scandalized mouths opened, she slammed her hoof on the table. “I said no comments!”
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lol that was great. Loved how everyone acted a bit different yet were all Rarity. Makes sense that the Rarity dating Pinkie would get more desserts, and nice that everyone supported her.
This was really charming! That is exactly what Raridash would be like.
this happened to me once
"Everydarling" XD
Friggin perfect as usual. Huh, is this this first time you've mentioned ployshhipping in a fic? I can't recall. Lovely as always to read your work, darling! <3
Now we just need to hit up the other Councils.
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AREED!
Seriously, I don't know how you come up with these hilarious ideas all the time.
Although given that it's you, I am quite surprised it wasn't Raritwis and that they didn't outnumber the others 3 to 1.
Yes, yes she is. Love that whomever they were dating, they all loved Fluttershy.
Man, this was adorable.
Fluttershy: Oh dear God no!
Rarity: Fluttershy what's wrong with you?
Fluttershy: Oh nothing I just had a waking nightmare, please continue, singular Rarity
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The closest thing that exists to a Rarity RariTwi only council fic is the WIP in my Google docs where a bunch of Raritys from all my AUs are stuck in a single universe
"Er, okay, Bae, I know you're probably pretty mad at me right now."
"Oh, the only things 'pretty' here are the usual - I am exceptionally angry with you. Yo-"
"I know, I know, I'm kinda banned from the kitchen after the cream brolly incident..."
"For the hundredth time, it's crème brûlée, and furthermore, there's nothing 'kinda' about it. You are expressly banned due to..."
"The fact I always screw up in here, I know. It's just... this is something I know I can make. Heh, pretty much the only thing I can."
"Oh?"
"Yeah, toasted haybacon-and-egg sandwiches - easy. Or, they should be... but I didn't know where everything was cause I'm not allowed in here and I left it too long and... yeah."
"Okay, not the most sophisticated fare, but I can see how you might have intended things, but I'm still not clear on exactly why."
"Well, I wanted to do something nice for you after I... called all those other Rarities lame for dating other ponies."
"Really not helping your case, dearie."
"I know, that was so not cool of me... even if you are the awesomest Rarity by, like, twenty billion percent. But, anyway, I wanted to make up for that."
"With toasted sandwiches? I can think of other ways to apologize... ways that don't involve defying both household and, if that legislation passes, national law."
"Yeah, I guess, it's just..."
"It's just what?"
"It's just this meal's kinda... special to me, you know. Reason I know how to do it's cause my parents'd always make it for me whenever I was down and I just... I just wanted to share it with you. It was dumb, I'm sorry."
"..."
"..."
"Sun-dammit! One day, Rainbow... One day, I swear on my life, I will find it within myself to stay mad at you. But it seems today is not that day!"
"Huh?"
"Oh, you're still going to have this clean and restored by the time I get back from the meeting if you don't want to be on the couch until the next one. Buuuut if you do manage it... well, let's just say still sleeping in our bed may have some... extra perks."
"..."
"Yes, Ma'am! On it, Ma'am! Kitchen will be clean, repaired and unused, Ma'am!"
"That's my filly. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some alter egos to vent to."
(Sorry for the long comment - just pictured the scene and wanted to get it down.)
You got to do the pinkie pies next, it' gonna be funny
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Reminder: Fluttershy canonically left a lucrative career as a supermodel because she didn't like the work culture. For that episode to make any sense, she has to be an incredible catch.
the council of applejacks is just 6 applejacks sitting around the table nodding their heads.
I choose to imagine that Rarijack is human because Hasbro was not subtle.
Aaaaa missed you!
Now I’m imagining a council of every MLP ship (including crossovers)…
I love it.
Nice story, i'd love to see more of it!
I noticed a distinct lack of a SPARITY member of the council, I am rather disappointed
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I have always read/interpreted Spike as a child, so I would never feel comfortable writing him in a relationship with an adult
Read this awhile ago on your website. Still love it.
This gives me an idea for a Twilight version myself.
Is the "Twilight-Really-Messed-Up-The-Multiverse" a story because I am intrested in reading it. Sorry if that was rude
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She is an incredible catch. Just look at her.
Rarishy was my first OTP before the show blatantly shipped her off to Discord, although the reason for it was not really about their looks. I noticed that within the mane 6, Rarity is the most tactful, considerate and supportive to Fluttershy ('Green isn't your color' and 'Filli Vanilli' as proofs). And they seemed to be especially close even among the mane 6, frequently having tea and spa days with each other. Their personalities also match each other really well, being the more gentle and girly in their group. Even as Fluttercord sank my ship, and Mono gave me a new one to root for, I still have a soft spot for Rarishy.
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Sadly, the cartoon resolution I have to put up with is insufficient to discern that. Also I barely have an idea what's considered attractive to my own species.
… So are the Fancy Fleur Rarities
A) A bunch of Rarities in a relationship with their Fancy or Fleur?
B) A bunch of Rarities in a relationship with their Fancy AND Fleur?
Or C) a bunch of Rarities who ship their Fancy and Fleur?
The fact that we only get to see the first half hour is a crime.
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I'm picturing them standing alongside a fence in a row, each holding a mug of cider. The only things you hear are some oddly familiar words.
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Yes.
Delightful bit of multiversal silliness (my favorite kind!) Thank you for it. And I find myself what the various Rarities’ spouses might say when meeting up.
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If you really really want to see one, I think the penultimate version would be Songs of the Spheres.
Be prepared if you haven't heard of it though. The thing is massive and spans multiple fandoms with multiple variations from different ones. On the plus side if you like reading though is it'll take you a long time to finish it. Especially if you go down all of the rabbit holes that it'll introduce you to from all of the different shows, books, web novels, web animations, fan fictions, and the like if you go check out all of them. I found a whole bunch of different fics through it and had a blast.
Also Mono, good job with the fic here. Just a nice fluffy piece to chuckle and relax with.
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Thank you
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Yes
That was great
But where's rari-2? The one dating herself?
You can has review!