Rarity trotted out of the Boutique, the thoughts in her mind racing on overdrive. Everything that had just been told to her was a lot to take in. Most of it she was able to absorb and understand, like how her sister would make up a story about somepony that didn’t exist. However, the one part about all of it that lingered on her mind was the fact that Sweetie Belle, her own sister, had deep rooted feelings for another filly. In all honesty, she really didn’t see much of a problem with it but there was something in the back of her head that just screamed that it was wrong.
Unsure of what to do or what to think, she trotted into town; not going anywhere in particular, but just somewhere where she could clear her head.
“Sweetie Belle,” she said in a hushed whisper, as she neared the library. As she did, she looked at the tree home and decided to seek some advice from somepony that would have an idea about what to do.
“Twilight,” she said to herself as she neared the front door of the library, “If there’s anypony who would have an idea about this, it’d definitely be her! I’m sure she’s read a few books on the subject and would be more than happy to help me with this predicament!”
Rarity opened the door of the library to see Twilight sitting at a small table, her nose stuck in a book, as it always was. The moment that she entered the door, the librarian’s attention was immediately drawn to her. Before she could give her a warm welcome, she saw the look on her face and instantly knew that something was wrong.
“Hi, Rarity. Is something wrong?” asked Twilight, as she placed a bookmark in the book she was reading and made her way over to the white unicorn.
“Twilight, I need to talk to you about something rather important and need your honest opinion about it,” said Rarity, as she sat on her haunches in front of the lavender mare.
“Okay,” said Twilight, a serious look on her face, “What seems to be the problem?”
After taking a deep breath, Rarity explained the whole situation to her. She told her about what had happened to her sister, about her feelings towards another filly, and the whole ordeal that was in between.
As she was finishing up her story, Twilight had a look on her face. However, it wasn’t one of shock or disapproval, but one of deep rooted thought; it looked as if she was really thinking about what Rarity was saying and taking it to heart.
By the time Rarity had finished her story, she said to her, “You see, Twilight, dear, I seem to be caught between a rock and a hard place! I just don’t know what to do about all this.”
After several seconds of thinking, Twilight looked up at he friend and said, “What exactly are you conflicted about?”
“Well, you see, it’s not that I don’t mind the two of them together like they are nor do I see anything wrong with it,” she explained, “But I don’t want them to be made fun of for this by the rest of Ponyville, or even Equestria, for that matter. I don’t think everypony would take too kindly to something like this.”
Twilight nodded her head, slightly, and said, “I understand where you’re coming from and your concerns about your sister, but I think that you should let them be...‘together’ like they are. I admit it might take some getting used to, but I don’t think anypony is really going to ridicule them for something like this.”
“How can you be so sure, Twilight?” asked Rarity, “I mean, how often do you see two mares in a relationship like this? I just don’t want her, or even Scootaloo, to be made fun of for the rest of their lives.”
“Actually...” said Twilight, focusing her thoughts for a moment, “I see mares together like that quite often, not just here, but back when I lived in Canterlot. As a filly, I used to ask Shining Armor why two girls were together like that all the time.”
“Really?” she asked, her eyes widening with surprise, “What did your brother say when you asked him that?”
Twilight simply smiled and said, “He told me that he didn’t know why they were, but, as long as they were happy, there was nothing wrong with it. And now, I think that’s something that you should take to consideration.”
Rarity sat there, her eyes focusing on the unicorn before her. Seeing this as her cue, Twilight continued to speak.
“You see, two mares, or even two stallions, being together is as common as you may think. Sometimes, they develop feelings for each other, especially when they’ve known each other for a very long time,” explained Twilight, “Take Sweetie Belle, for example. She and Scootaloo have known each other for a very long time, haven’t they?”
Rarity simply nodded in response.
“As a result, it’s only natural for them to develop feelings for each other like that, especially at a young age like they are.”
Twilight trotted over to Rarity and placed a hoof on her shoulder, a soft smile on her face. “I know this is very new for you and that you’re only looking out for your sister, but I think the best thing for you to do is to let them be.”
Finally able to speak, Rarity said, “Are you sure that’s a good idea?”
Twilight smiled and said, “Of course I do. This is just a natural phase of life. Like I said, it might take some getting used to, but as long as they’re happy, everything will be alright in the end, you’ll see.”
Rarity looked at the ground, her forehoof making small circles on the floor. The more she thought about what Twilight had said, the more it started to make sense.
“You’re right, Twilight,” she finally said, looking up at her friend, “There is nothing wrong with the two of them being together like they are. As her older sister, I should be there to support her, no matter what. If this is what makes her happy, then who am I to step in the way?”
With that, she offered a small hug to the lavender unicorn and said, “Thank you so much for your help.”
“You’re welcome, Rarity,” said Twilight, “What are friends for, right? Glad to be of assistance.”
With that, she made her way to the library’s door and left, a smile on her face and her mind made up. However, she didn’t take two steps out the door before she stopped and had a shocked expression on her face. Hovering before her was a mare that she didn’t expect to see, who appeared to be entering the library just as she was walking out.
“Rainbow Dash?” she asked out loud, her pupils in pin points.
“‘Sup, Rarity?” said Rainbow Dash, as she flew over to the white unicorn, “Long time, no see! How’s it been?”
Rarity had to shake her head a few times to get her thoughts together before she could say anything to her. “Where have you been for the past few days? Applejack and Twilight were both...”
“Yeah, yeah, I know,” moaned the rainbow-mane Pegasus, “I already spoke to Applejack about it and was just getting ready to explain it to Twilight. I had to leave town for a few days for ‘storm patrol’ in Hoofington. The storm that had passed went from there all the way to Ponyville. Since the team captain of Hoofington was sick with the ‘feather flu’, I needed to leave town to take his place!”
“Well,” said Rarity, whipping her mane out of her eyes, “You could have, at least, told somepony that you were leaving. You had most of us worried!”
“Yeah, sorry about that,” Rainbow chuckled, “It was kind of last minute, so I didn’t have much time to actually say anything to anypony. Sorry if I had you worried!”
“No, no, it’s quite alright,” she said, smiling, “As long as you’re okay. Did Fluttershy accompany you with your storm patrol?”
“Yeah, she did,” said Rainbow, as she rolled her eyes, “It took some convincing, but she finally managed to come along. You know how she is with storms, especially the ones like that one.”
“I see,” said Rarity, “Well, I need to get going. I’ll see you later, then?”
“No problem. Catch ya later!” she said, as she landed on her hooves and trotted into the library, no doubt to talk to Twilight about her recent disappearance.
With a smile on her face, Rarity let out a small sigh and began making her way over to the Carousel Boutique, ready to tell her sister and her friend how she felt about the two of them being together.
YAY! Rainbow wasn't eaten by the CMC.
Wow!
This chapter made my day! It is gorgeous!
I have no words to express my delight!
Well at least the cupcakes distractions gone! Also good chapter!
Lol rainbow
Congratulations. You led everyone on for thirty chapters. And now that is over.
You are the most brilliant asshole I know. And I mean that as a compliment.
Splendid, just Splendid!!
[](/c00) Oh hey guys here I am.
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Damn you Dash.
I haven't even read this fic yet, and I'm already uprating it. Do you know why? Because I just spent an hour reading these comments, and it was WELL worth the price of admission. There is some SERIOUS comedy gold to be mined here.
...also, anyone mind listing some CMC shipping groups? It doesn't even need to JUST be CMC members. I'll take Apple Twist, Feather Belle, Silver Spoon dumping Tiara for Scootaloo... Anything, really.
And lastly, my list for best pony:
1)
2)
3)That changeling with the cheesy grin. Go ahead and rewatch the ep. You'll know him when you see him.
THANK YOU LUNA. THANK YOU.
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Glad you all like the chapter! Thanks for the support!
Luna: WE ARE PLEASED THOU HAST PUTITH RAINBOW IN THE STORY!
Me: sure sure......can I kill her in the NEXT story?
Celestia: you have my permission...
Me: BOOYAH!
Wow, AGAIN I'm late with this comment. Oh well. I still regret nothing.
And damn... hmm... what should the next bet be... hmmm... screw it. I'll just wait till your next story! Its better that way Anyways, I loved the chapter, and I...
... wait...
... if Rainbow is there, then what were in those cupcakes...
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Maybe a Rainbow Dash Changling...
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... that... actually... is a very good business model...
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Or maybe the Rainbow Dash that's alive is a Changeling and the real Rainbow Dash was the one made into cupcakes!
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No no no, think about it. We get a lot of changlings... like... a cubic shit-ton of them, and force them to change to whatever pony we want to put into a cupcake!
BRILLIANT!!
Awesomeness.
...Except now I'm worried that when I eventually put up "The Sweetest Gem" here, people are going to accuse me of copying you.
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DUDE! you're gonna upload it here? When you do, let me know so I can direct my story to yours, letting them know it YOUR story inspired MINE!!
YESYESYES!!! RD's not gone FOREVER!
loved it and keep up the good work!
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I get it now!
If there were any creature in those cupcakes, ponies just couldn't find them so delicious and delectable.
That just wouldn't make sense.
That means, that those cupcakes were regular cupcakes with a secret ingredient (not creature). That's all!
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Bu- Why- Wh- You just ruined the fun!
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Sorry. But I just don't like even the possibility of baking any creatures into cupcakes in Equestria.
I was seriously very impressed by this story. I'm a very large fan of CMC ad with any of them being paired romanticlly, I LOVED this. Glad that the two fillies got together, I'm hoping to hear more about Applebloom though....can't wait for the next chapter, I'll be tracking.....go CMC!!!!
= Bosses!
So this is the second story of yours that I am a big fan of...
To all of you guys who read this, the writer and I go way back... about three years, in fact. I found one of his stories on dA, loved it, and asked for his opinion on one of mine. We've been friends ever since. We lost contact with each other at some point, due to many problems on my part... school, natural disaster(tornado struck my hometown, and the girl I loved at the time lost her sister and grandfather in it), writing, and various other distractions. So, its good to finally regain contact with him... and to find that I can get on this site and talk to a familiar face. So, I expect to see you all in the future.
Yes, all I have just said is absolutely true.
Yes, it means I know when he is joking and when he is serious.
No, I am not going to tell you whether he is joking or being serious. That spoils all the fun.
Yes... I am evil, but, as the author can vouch for, I can be very funny. So, rejoice in your being trolled by my loquaciousness and half-truths. I am stark-raving mad. So much so that I actually resemble saneness.
I will not bait you, but I can play tricks with you. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
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No, I am not Dr. Evil... as far as you know.
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Okay, now, I am done.
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Eggs. They could become chickens. They are in those cupcakes.
Your reasoning is flawed...
*Laughs evilly. Turns into maniacal laughter. Gets throne into padded mental hospital cell in a straight-jacket. Manages to escape asylum and runs down streets, laughing maniacally. Thankfully, not butt-naked, as being so would have scared countless young children... and many adults, as well.*
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Sounds intriguing.
I'll be watching you. Just in case.
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How did yo- Wha- Bu- It's just not fair...
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Thank you. I read through this entire story without realizing that I was friends with the author... until I checked my messages on dA today, and noticed the name of this story in his journals, which are usually buried in a shit-ton of messages.
Finally, my brain-clicked, and un-farted itself. Basically... play the sound of a fart backwards to get the noise my brain made... but don't put the fart on loop, or you'll get this:null(sorry, but I had to put that one for the comments on it.)
I can't believe I didn't recognize his style. I feel like I've been run over with a train of "duh", which my friend Jason(who is more insane/sane than I) is driving while saying something so absurdly ridiculous that it is perfectly understandable in or out of context. I feel like my brain's typewriter monkeys have finally gotten off of their coffee break and begun eating bananas at work while chewing bubble-gum simultaneously. Meanwhile, the crapton cannon is desperately trying to un-fuck itself. Pinkie Pie shoved the party cannon down the barrel. So, it is a cannon that shoots cannons, now.
Yeah... I don't even know what that falls under.
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Well, it is a little story of insanity here. I fell from the sky... out of fucking nowhere... in front of you. Meanwhile, I just can't waste a set-up to my madness. Is there a method to my madness? Yes. Is there a madness to my method to my madness? Oh yes. Sorry about putting those haunting images into your head. You may need some brain bleach. I have a can of that in my... oh... wait. I used the last of that to do my brain laundry. You may want to borrow some from somebody else. I am sure the author has some... Oh... wait... I borrowed the last of his to supplement the pittance I had left. I am sure someone else has some, though.
I have a feeling that the author is going to tell me to control myself at this point. He knows what happens when I let loose... let's just say I trolled my reader-base with a new "spin" on a very old joke... And yes... those quote marks are supposed to be there. Be glad you don't know why.
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By the way...
By "creatures in cupcakes" I meant ponies and creatures that as intelligent as ponies and can talk.
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I am well aware. Still... I couldn't let that joke escape my clutches. It was an irresistible nugget of comedy... the madman's focus of gold... the forgotten metaphor of hilarity... the ramblings of a weirdo comedian who needs to shave... and of a madman with a penchant for humour.
Watch as I pull a joke right out of my ass... actually... don't watch... you'd be scarred for life if you saw that. Turn your head away and cough.
Look... it is a bird... it is a plane... no! It is Ditzy Doo/ Derpy Hooves! And she just collided with Rainbow Dash for absolutely no reason whatsoever. Hm... well... that was a bit underwhelming.
*Cow drops out of fucking nowhere*
Huh...That is odd.*Is surrounded by army of bears*
What the fuck?*Giant shipment of raw steaks lands atop*
Oh shi...*Exit... pursued by bears en masse*
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Really? Hmm...
But I have to warn you. Don't try to troll me in a complicated way.
Because English isn't my native language, and I just may not understand too complicated trolling.
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That was hilarious! As far as I could understand that.
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I shall keep that in mind.
For the record, I referenced Red Dead Redemption and Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale in that one. Oh, and Monty Python's rule of dropping the cow.
But, on a serious note, I am also capable at drama and tragedy. It is my style. The comedy accentuates the drama, and, as a bit of a breather, the comedy is more effective because of the drama. I have never lost sight of that. Every good show or book or game or movie or comic... makes its audience laugh at least once. With out that contrast, the drama or darkness has no effect. It also shows character nuances, relations, flaws, and traits. Poetry and short stories get an exception to this. Soul-crushing darkness scares off the audience. I have three years of writing under my belt, but I started my writing career with this in mind. It is my number one rule of writing, and I will never forget it. Some writers forget this fact.
I started in comedy, but I have drifted more and more towards drama over the years. But I have kept the comedy.
I can't live without it. I am a bit on the side of crazy with this. My smartass and my madman are in constant argument. One does something unexpected, and the other makes wise-cracks at it, then wisecracks at its own wisecracks, and then more wisecracks at those, until the madman responds with something else unexpected. At some point, the ham comes in and chews the scenery to clear room for more wiseass remarks... and the jumbled mess I might deign a cycle of comedic thought piddles along ringing its bicycle bell. *Ching Ching* It's more like an amorphous blob than a cycle. I think my foot is stuck in it. Better chew it off like a coyote. Or maybe I should just freeze the blob and foot, hit it with a hammer, and then replace it with a cool cybernetic replacement with an internet connection.
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I never thought that way about it. I think you've got a very good point there.
By the way, I think that your writing skills must be great. I can see it even in that comment of yours.
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Why, thank you. It is indeed part of the reason the writer of this story and I are friends. That, and muffins. I have spent enough time archetype-busting, genre-busting, crossover-writing, comedy-writing, morality-exploring, emotion-dwelling, philosophy-contemplating, research-doing, culturally-drawing, and life-examining to have a bit of an edge in the field of writing. I philosophized and did research for fun before I ever started writing(When I was still in Sixth Grade). Near the end of 2010, I started deeply examining morality. I have always tried for original characters without aiming towards any real archetype(Except in some very major exceptions, but I combine them with some other archetypes in those instances), unless said archetype is so hard to achieve that the creation of one is a badge of honor. I have placed genres into settings completely at odds with those genres. I have plenty of experience. I have a background in music and programming, thus giving me those technical terms to use. I have even created a technique of my own: Ham-fisted Subtlety- the use of very overt actions or statements that have much more far-reaching and unexpected implications than are initially noticeable. Actually, I don't think I created it... I think I just gave it a name. The sheer amount of research I do is staggering. I examine even idealism and cynicism. It is what I do. I touch upon very... touchy subjects, and I shall leave that at that. I've known such a wide variety of people, and can be placed as neither introvert nor extrovert.
That said, I do like to have fun. I don't really plan my writing out. I come up with Idea I will use in my writing... some phrases, a situation or two or seven, and place them where I damn well please or deem appropriate. I like a lot of vastly different things, and... thus, I draw upon that multitude of things for my stories. I can border on absurdist... or down-to-Earth. I cannot really compare my writing to any other writer. I am an odd being. Weird... You cannot place me anywhere. I've had plenty of good advice... including from this very author(another reason he is my friend). Ultimately, though, you get that leeway in how to apply it. It is the how that makes each writer unique. Contemplation is, however, very much important. A good story requires a level of depth that is hidden underneath the surface. If you are good or great at art or science to a degree higher than that of the general population, you are at least slightly more insane than the general populace. I've had actual mental breakdowns. Thus, I have much to draw upon. But, even I have my own weaknesses... but I try to improve those weaknesses, or work around them. I like to learn. I love to learn. I like to think. I love to think. I like to feel. I love to feel. I have to make my audience do those things. Those I must focus upon the whole time I write. It is something that gives me a feeling of satisfaction. I cannot be satisfied with a story without intellectual and emotional depth.
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I must say that your answers are enjoyable to read.
I respect people who have good writing skills. I don't have a gift to write stories (I tried to write stories, but to no avail).
I think that you and your friend are great writers!
For example, this story "New Discoveries" is a great pleasure to read!
And I'm glad that he wrote it. There are not so many romance stories about CMC, especially long stories.
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Why, thank you.
It is a difficult job. There are several things that help:
1: Practice- This one goes without saying, but development of techniques is absolutely essential.
2: Research- Once again, goes without saying. This can take many forms, though. First and foremost, I suggest a dictionary, a thesaurus, a book on psychology (in general, foremost. Then, if you wish, get one on the specifics), Stephen King's On Writing, and Thomas C. Foster's How to Read Literature like a Professor. I would also suggest looking at TVTropes.org, which has been very helpful for me.
3: Understanding- The more you understand(whether it be human nature, psychology, or anything, really), the easier it is to write the story. It flows far easier.
4: Planning- Now, I don't do much of this, and certainly very little at all on paper. However, I have a very good memory, in many forms, so I don't really have to plan much on paper, anyways. I had to develop this due to constant interruptions.
5: Reading- Read other (good) author's stories. Figure out what they do to tell the story. Figure out how they tell the story. Figure out why they do these things, why they tell the story, why it works. This can be done with any medium, actually. This is something you cannot teach, and it is either very difficult or very easy to learn, depending on the person. The why is far more important than the how or the what. When I read, watch, or play, I do so for the why.
6: Analysis- Yes, do this. Examine everything. Everything. Before, during, and after. You have no idea how much you can draw from this.
7: Social- Seriously, it is always a good idea to talk with friends. I like to talk a good bit, giving me an edge in dialogue. Plus, you can draw ideas for characters from the collective of their traits. Do not just take a friend and then make a character out of them. That is bad. And insulting, if you portray them in a negative light. Talking to friends also gives you an insight into emotions, human nature, and interactions between people. You cannot downplay the importance of this.
8: Appeals- Include the stuff you like into your writing. All authors do this to some degree. Work it into the story in a way that is unusual. The results are satisfying.
9: Uniqueness- Don't copy things wholesale from other writers. Give your unique take on the idea, or come up with a wholly different one. Or, better yet, combine both of those. The what will likely never be unique, but the how can be. That is what separates you from other writers. Your style, your take.
10 : Have Fun- You have to enjoy doing it. Whether you are doing it as a hobby, as a request, for the art, for the money, or what have you, you have to enjoy writing. You have to enjoy the process. Otherwise, it is all for naught.
There are many other things, but they are difficult, if not impossible, to teach. You have to learn them. In fact, it is best to start in comedy. It is hardest. Have hints of drama and whatever else you desire in there(romance is one of the hardest things to write, after comedy). Once you learn to make your audience laugh, then you can try to make them cry.
I hope this helps.
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Thank you! I think that your information and advices about writing are rather useful and helpful.
I hope that sometime I can use it and try to write. Perhaps, even in English... in the future, when I learn it enough, of course.
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Glad I could help. If you want, you could ask the author for more tips. He helped me in the past, so it stands to reason that he has some useful advice of his own.
Huh, glad to have caught up now. The story has definitely been enjoyable thus far. The chapters are a bit short, but things are still pretty clear so that's nice. Nice fic so far.
Ok first i want to say sorry for my comment a few chapters back I honestly thought you had ended it with a gaping hole. Now I must say you are an amazing writer I loved the story! Although i hated the rainbow suspense it did keep me reading. I guess as a way to say sorry i can read your next story and tear up when you kill off rainbow.
So it wasn't cupcakes at all... That's good.
This chapter reminded me so much of the IT Crowd.
No one even noticed that fluttershy was gone.
Thank Celestia that Rainbow Dash wasn't turned into cupcakes. Had me worrying there for a minute.
Oh thank Luna you're alive!
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Okay, you lost me. Romantic feelings are less, not more, likely to happen at a young age, multiplicatively so if it's someone you've grown up with. Combined with the "nobody ever realized Scott = Scoot" thing, and a few other individually minor but collectively obtrusive flaws, there's a few too many problems with this fic for me to keep reading. Shame, too, it was otherwise rather interesting.
When it was more subtle I was worried about a "Cupcakes" fate for RD. But as things started pointing more and more too that being what happened it was more and more obvious that it didn't. Was hoping for something a little funnier though.
.... Though I guess that would make "Cupcakes" more of a twist.
Dun dun dunnnnnnnnnn, RD is okay.
OH thank celestia rainbow and fluttershy are okay.
HA!!!
I knew it!