Rarity vs. The Hat: RotE Episode 4

by Dream Volt

Refusal

I was in a good mood when I reached Fluttershy's cottage, the rest of Twilight's lessons going very well. I knocked on the door with a hoof and waited. Rainbow mentioned having trouble finding her home, but I don't understand why. Yes the ring of trees was a bit concealing, but from the air I'm sure it would still be obvious enough despite the sod roof. The other plants might have obscured things a bit, but it seemed clear enough. It now looked like a cottage in the middle of a lovely little forest glade. I wasn't clear if the trees were the result of whatever was going on with her or something she merely obtained because of it, but that hardly mattered.

As time dragged on I knocked again. I couldn't hear anything, but occasionally the animal noise could drown out a knock. I continued to wait. This really was an ideal space now. Butterflies swarmed, safe from strong winds, but with a blanket of flowers everywhere but the path. It was really utterly lovely. Then Fluttershy opened the door, still wearing that out of season furred hat.

"Oh my. I'm sorry I haven't talked to you lately Rarity, I've just been busy and…"

I waved a hoof. "Oh pish posh. No need to worry. I've been most busy myself. Barely had time for anything other than emergencies. I think the longest conversation I've had all week was with Applejack over nothing of real consequence."

"What about Twilight's lessons?"

"Hmm, I suppose if you count those, but frankly, I do not. She is quite instructive, but for the most part all business. Now darling we real must discuss that hat."

"We must?"

I nodded. "Yes, we must. Now just let Rarity get that thing off your head and…"

"No. You can't do that."

Then I found the door slammed in my face. I blinked. Slowly the door opened again, Fluttershy looking at the ground.

"Sorry. I just can't let you take the hat. I need it."

"Oh come now surely you can't…"

"I need it, and I won't take it off."

I blinked, or tried to. I couldn't look away either. I hadn't been sure she even could use the stare on a pony, but now I had no doubt. It was strangely terrifying. I felt like I had done something terribly wrong and wanted to do anything to make it up to her. Then it was over, and she looked down again. She took a step back.

"Sorry again, I just can't."

"But really can't I just…"

"No. I'm so sorry Rarity. I just can't." Then she looked up smiling. "Lets just forget all about the hat. Do you want to come in for some tea?"

"Oh, yes, of course."

I walked inside. The house looked much the same, the only additions being a few potted plants that weren't there before. Just forget the hat. Clearly the matter upset her and I should do just that. Yes, I should just put it out of my mind.

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[DualKitsune]

She won't forget the hat. Or the pink elephants.