In where Rarity and her five odd roommates live together
The Shine Manor has stood at the edge of Ponyville for years, housing Sparkler Shine and her five other lovers until the six respectively retired and began to travel the world together. Enter Rarity Shine, Sparkler's granddaughter, who has been gifted the manor by her grandmother. The rising fashion designer, Rarity, decides to turn the Carousel Boutique into a full on store and live at the manor. Unfortunately, its a lonely place so she decides to open it's doors to five other people, each with a secret and in need of a home. What could possibly go wrong?
Vines spilled down from the thick trees as the small family stood in front of the gate entrance to the manor. "Here it its Rare Bear!" A large man boomed as he cut through the thick foliage. A young woman frowned deeply as her father attempted to pry the gate door open before rolling her eyes as he grunted and growled.
"I think it's stuck Magnum," his wife said before shaking her head. "Do you think you'll be okay out here Rarity? I know you have Sweetie Belle but we don't mind you staying with us until you get a house together," the woman offered again to her daughter, who shook her head.
"I couldn't live with myself if I bothered you much longer mother. Plus Grandma Spark gave me the go ahead to move in so I figure I might as well use the manor," the young woman said before grinning down at the curious child at her side. "Plus, you and dad have been practically raising Sweetie Belle for me. We both need our space to bond," she said before affectionately running her fingers through the girl's hair. The girl in question giggled before beaming up at Rarity then looking to the other woman with wide eyes.
"Yeah! Mom and I need our own space grandma!" The girl said before cheering when the gate popped open after the man rammed himself into it. Rarity and the woman grimaced as he stumbled forward before face planting and sliding forward.
"Magnum are you alright honey?" The woman called, carefully stepping into the area. Rarity scooped up her daughter then followed the other two, peering around in melancholy. It wasn't too long ago that her grandmothers had all lived here happily. It had only taken two years for the house to fall into disarray but she hoped that she would be able to bring the manor back to it's former glory.
"I'm alright! Oh wow! Sad to see the manor like this......are you sure you want to stay here? Their might be animals inside of the building," Magnum said before getting up and dusting himself off. Rarity rolled her eyes before giving him a loving smile and looking around, possibilities instantly flashing in her eyes.
"I'm sure mom, dad, thank you for helping me but I think it's time to get the ball rolling as it twere," she said before setting Sweetie Belle down gently. Her parent nodded before giving them both a hug and waving.
"If you need help just give us a call!" Magnum yelled as they headed out, Rarity grinning before turning towards the manor excitedly.
"I can't wait to get inside that house!"
"I can't wait to get out of this house!" Rarity cried, slumping across the counter of the Boutique, rubbing her face and blearily looking out at the store floor. Three weeks of hell. Three weeks of manor renovations. Three weeks of random animals within the house. Three weeks of nightmares. Three weeks of absolute horror. Sweetie Belle was staying with her parents again and she was almost at that point as well unless something changed.
"Maybe you should just throw in the towel?" A soft spoken woman said as she examined a nice looking blouse. Rarity huffed softly before standing tall and glaring out at the shop floor. She was no quitter!
"Thank you for the advice Bon Bon but I think I'm going to stick it out. It's my duty to bring the manor to full glory once again!" Rarity said with conviction. Bon Bon grinned lightly while Rarity nodded before running a hand through her dark purple hair tiredly.
"Maybe you need a roommate or two?" Bon Bon suggested before heading towards the now open upper level of the boutique. Rarity hummed lightly before nodding to herself and shrugging halfheartedly. Maybe she did need a roommate or two. The boutique door suddenly chimed and she quickly looked over, painting a smile on her features before freezing. Could it be? Madam Apple Sweet?!
Madam Apple Sweet was a high rising socialite the young designer had the pleasure of working with several times. The other woman was tall, thickly built with shortish blonde locks and packed into an emerald suit and standing at her side was a young child who looked rather bored. Rarity could feel her face begin to redden since it was pretty obvious that the other woman was interested in her. It just always seemed like before they could really connect, something just came up. Madam Apple Sweet looked around for a short moment before her emerald eyes drifted over to the counter and focused on Rarity. A small smile appeared on her face and Rarity silently cursed her own pale complexion, trying not to blush harder than she already was. Madam Apple Sweet began walking over, gingerly guiding the younger girl at her side over as well, the child eventually holding up her arms to be held. Madam Apple Sweet scooped her up and marched over to the counter, nodding down at Rarity.
"Hello Rarity," she began, her voice highly feminine for her looks, she grinned wider when Rarity squeaked out a hello before hiking the child in her grasp up higher. The child instantly rested her head on her shoulder while Rarity smiled softly before rubbing her now sweaty hands together.
"What brings you to Ponyville Madam Apple Sweet? How may I help you?" Rarity asked, watching as the other woman gave her a rather sheepish smile.
"Family occasion. Some things have come up with Big Macintosh and Granny Smith so I'm going to be in town for a long time. When I heard your main location was here, I knew I had to visit!" Madam Apple Sweet said before her eyes rolled around the store. "As for helping me, I was wondering if you could create some clothes that I could work in and help me find a place I can stay. I don't want to take up room in the family house and I only trust you to make something functional and not totally plain," Madam Apple Sweet said with a warm smile. Rarity swallowed with some difficulty at the beautiful smile presented to her before she grinned awkwardly.
"Of course darling! I have your measurements for the clothes unless you've grown......again," Rarity said ruefully while Madam Apple Sweet let out a loud laugh.
"I promise I haven't grown but we can always schedule a personal session," Madam Apple Sweet said with a small almost sensual grin. Rarity swallowed as her face reddened more and her breathing quickened just a bit, flinching when something crashed in the upper levels of the shop. Both women jerked away from one another and looked up, blinking when Bon Bon sped down the stairs of the upper level.
"What just happened?" Rarity grumbled before quickly moving around the counter and peering up into the upper level, rolling her eyes when she found the towns own party planner awkwardly tangoing with a mannequin. "Pinkie Pie!" Rarity yelled, her left eye and hand glowing as she activated her magic and fixed the mess the other woman had created. Pinkie sheepishly smiled before jumping off of the upper level and landing in a low crouch at Rarity's side, sheepishly looking up at the other woman.
"Whoops! I kind of misjudged my entrance. HI RARE BEAR!" She squealed before scooping up the taller woman in a tight hug when she was done cleaning the mess she had made. Rarity grunted slightly before freeing her right hand and patting Pinkie's head and grinning down at her. Pinkie was different than the normal person, the Hume seemed to have a mild control over physical magic, something Hume's couldn't really do. The cute and pudgy woman used her magic to help other, mostly throwing parties. They were close friends and it wasn't the first time that Rarity cursed her rather opened minded grandmother for opening up her mind of the possibility of a pack. Pinkie was beginning to nuzzle her face into Rarity's chest so she gently pried her off and gave her a small smile.
"Please be a little more careful next time Pinkie," she said before turning to Madam Apple Sweet and smiling weakly. The other woman was frowning but she didn't look mad, only confused about something. "Are you alright Apple Sweet?" Rarity asked in concern. The other woman jerking and blinking a few times.
"Ah alright sugar," Madam Apple Sweet said, her voice falling into a southern drawl. Rarity blinked in shock while Madam Apple Sweet instantly colored and shut her mouth, her eyes widening while the child in her grasp looked at her in surprise.
"You alright ma?" The child asked curiously.
"Ah'm alright Apple Bloom......Ah-I should get going," the woman said almost frantically, turning quickly and rushing for the exit. Rarity instantly began to panic at the thought that she had offended the other woman and followed her, gently grabbing her arm to catch her attention. Madam Apple Sweet looked down at her awkwardly and Rarity gave her a small grin.
"Please. We should have tea some time and you don't need to keep up the voice if it makes you uncomfortable. You'll find I'm not like the others in Manehattan or Canterlot. I should have some clothes done in a day or two. As for a place to live......I think I know of a place," Rarity said with a wide smile. Madam Apple Sweet gave her a weak smile before nodding and heading out while the child began talking to her. Rarity sighed before rubbing her head and turning to Pinkie, who was grinning widely.
"She was nice! I wonder what happened?" Pinkie said before shrugging and rubbing the back of her head. She only did that when she needed a favor. Rarity hummed before walking over and raising an eyebrow.
"Yes Pinkie?" She asked grinning when the other woman grinned awkwardly before shrugging.
"So my house may have exploded again......" Pinkie began, Rarity sighing before grinning and shaking her head.
"Don't worry. I can offer a place of you to stay," she said, with a smile.
A/N: Hello Hello! I have returned from the depths of working to produce this! I'm hoping to actually get on a schedule and everything. This is unedited so their are bound to be mistakes.
Rarity couldn't help but grimace when she found Pinkie knee deep in water, the pipes bursting as she tried to stop the torrent of water heading towards them. "Whoa! Rarity maybe you should head out while I try to fix this!" Pinkie cried. Rarity quickly fled the room and groaned tiredly, rubbing her face as she tried to keep awake. Pinkie had come to live in the manor just a few days ago and she was a god send. She had somehow gotten the first floor of the manor habitable and Sweetie Belle was finally able to move back in. While the other three floors of the manor still needed tons of work, the three had two bathrooms, three rooms, a kitchen and a library at their disposal. The door bell suddenly began to ring and Rarity sighed heavily before running for it, knowing that if she didn't Sweetie Belle would get it. Right as she got in close, she instantly saw the young girl reaching for the door knob. Picking up speed, Rarity yelped as her feet went out from under her and she flew forward, hitting the ground hard and sliding across the freshly cleaned floor. Sweetie Belle paused as Rarity slid over and slowly picked herself up, grumbling under her breath.
"Are you okay mommy?" Sweetie Belle asked, smiling when Rarity gave her a small smile before dusting herself off.
"Yes let me get the door," Rarity said before yanking the door open and freezing when she found herself looking up at Madam Apple Sweet. The taller woman looked tired, black circles under her eyes and she blinked rapidly. Rarity frowned deeply before looking down and at Apple Bloom, who was yawning. "Apple Sweet? You look exhausted!" Rarity exclaimed while Madam Apple Sweet chuckled and ran a hand through her messy locks. Rarity blushed at the rough sound of Apple Sweet's voice and the other woman shrugged.
"The farm was worse than Ah thought," Apple Sweet began before grimacing as her voice drifted back into it's country twang. Rarity just gave her a warm smile before she ushered the two in and to the living room. Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom instantly hugged and began to chatter while Apple Sweet headed over to a large arm chair and collapsed into it, running a hand down her face. "The only thing that was keeping the farm afloat were the sales from the Zap Apple Jam Season and the Cider Season. They're not making enough," Apple Sweet said before sitting up straight and grimacing. "I honestly shouldn't be sitting. I've been doing nothing but sitting for the last few days straight," she grumbled before cracking her neck and relaxing. Rarity nodded and took a seat in another chair before rubbing her neck.
"Well I think you'll be happy to know that I've already gotten your new clothes ready. I was also was wondering if you still needed a place to stay. If so then maybe you can stay here. I have more than enough space," Rarity said, watching as Apple Sweet stopped before looking at her curiously.
"Here?" Apple Sweet said before her eyes scanned the area. Rarity nodded and watched as the woman stood before walking around the living room. She mumbled to herself then nodded ever so slightly and grinned. "Actually.......I think that would be a good idea. Apple Bloom and I need space away from Big Mac and Granny Smith. Their house is just not big enough. The outside of the manor could use come work though. I know a woman who can get the animals in line," Apple Sweet began, trailing off as she looked around and grinned wider. "You're a genius Rarity!" Apple Sweet praised. Rarity felt herself begin to blush from the praise while Apple Sweet rubbed at her chin before reaching into her jacket and producing a cell phone. While the other woman began talking on the phone with someone, Rarity reclined in her seat and smiled widely. The manor was beginning to look like a home again!
Humming lowly, Rarity tugged the final weed from the garden and sighed in relief, standing and stretching before looking around. The garden that her Granny Posey had put together had been overrun but now it was beginning to look grand. It had been a group effort but Madam Apple Sweet, Applejack she insisted she be called in private, was a fantastic gardener and gotten the land back into shape in only two weeks. Her animal handler friend was due any moment and Rarity slowly got up, dusting off her clothes as she looked around. The garden was large so the three had separated it into different parts, Applejack creating a food garden while Pinkie had a place for the home remedies she brewed. Rarity's portion was dedicated to the natural dyes she produced. Rarity nodded to herself before walking down the newly rebuilt path. Applejack was nice to live with and Apple Bloom was just darling. It helped that she had Sweetie Belle to play with. Rarity could feel a small smile spread across her face as she entered the kitchen through the backdoor and found Pinkie was telling both girls a story as she baked. They were listening to her with rapt attention and Pinkie looked like she was having fun.
Applejack was cleaning up the mess that the other woman left behind and gave Rarity a smile when she noticed her. "Hey. I just finished speaking with my friend and she should be here in a minute," she reported. Rarity nodded before snagging a glass of juice and gave Applejack a tiny look.
"Remember that we talked about your speech right?" Rarity said, Applejack frowning before rubbing her neck.
"Right. Ah'm not used to someone from Canterlot's upper crust to be so alright with the way ah speak, most don't like how the country twang is," Applejack said, her voice falling back into it's more southern accented tone. Rarity repressed a shiver before giving the other woman a warm look then shrugging.
"One of my grandmothers had a thick accent. I don't mind it. It reminds me of them," Rarity said wispfully. Applejack frowned before rubbing her neck and looking around.
"You had two grandmothers?" She asked curiously, blushing when Rarity laughed softly.
"Six. Grandma Sparks led a rather successful pack," Rarity said, grinning when Applejack looked at her with wide eyes. the doorbell rang and Rarity instantly set off for the door. She grinned wider when she heard Applejack stumble after her and stopped in front of the large doors, wiping down her hands on her pants. She swiftly opened the door and her eyes widened when she found herself looking at a rather beautiful woman. A tiny smile was the woman's face as she looked down at Rarity. Her long pink hair was pulled into a high ponytail and she was wearing sunglasses which mostly hid her bright blue eyes. She was dressed in a tight yellow sweater and black jeans, her hand lifting as she waved.
"H-Hello. Is Applejack here?" She asked in a rather shy manner, ducking behind a long piece of her hair after she finished speaking. Rarity almost squealed but kept the sound in check as she gave the other woman a warm smile.
"Of course. Applejack darling!" Rarity said beaming at Applejack, who blushed.
"We gotta talk later," Applejack grumbled before beaming. "Fluttershy! I'm so happy to see you!" She said happily, her voice falling into it's sophisticated lit. Fluttershy beamed at her before bowing her head slightly.
"Hello Applejack! I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you. I had some issues at the Hotel," she said. Applejack waved her off before ushering her in while Rarity headed back to the kitchen, smiling when she found Pinkie was singing and showing the girls some baking techniques. Rarity sighed before heading out of the room and towards the grand staircase. With Applejack's help, the three adults had gotten the second level in order and they now had four more rooms, three more bathrooms, another library, a trophy room and a game room to work with. Only two more levels were left to clear out. Rarity hummed lightly as she traveled up the stairs, pausing when she heard her office phone ringing. Frowning, she quickly turned and jogged back down the stairs, heading into her office and scooping up her phone.
"Hello! Rarity Belle speaking!" She said enthusiastically.
"Are you the owner of the Canterlot Boutique?" A stiff voice asked. Rarity's smile fell and she quickly took a seat before grabbing a pen and paper.
"Yes and this is?" Rarity asked warily. A soft sigh came from the phone before the person began to speak again. "It seems the front of your shop was burned down by a wayward spell. We were hoping you could come down and look at the damages." Rarity froze before sighing heavily and rubbing her temple.
"Of course. I'll be right down," Rarity said before hanging up and rubbing her face again. "Pinkie!" Rarity called as she stood, grabbing some documents from the inside of her desk. The chubby pink haired woman cartwheeled in and Rarity tossed her a slightly stressed smile. "I have to head off to Canterlot for a little bit, maybe a day to two, can you keep Sweetie Belle out of trouble?" She asked. Pinkie nodded with a serious look on her face and Rarity relaxed ever so slightly before rushing out of the room and to her own bedroom to pack. If it wasn't one thing it was another.
Rarity couldn't help but place a hand to her mouth as she saw the destruction to her store, her eyes watering as she gazed at the practically obliterated store front. Two police officers looked to her in sympathy and she took in a shuddery breathe before walking over to her store manager Sassy Saddles. "Are you alright Sassy?" She asked quietly. The other woman glanced at her before slowly nodding and rubbing at her face.
"I didn't know the fire was their until I was running out," Sassy said quietly before covering her face. Rarity nodded then bowed her head, lifting it when she felt that her emotions were in check.
"I can rebuild dear. I'm just glad you're alright. I wonder who set the store on fire in the first place," Rarity mumbled.
"I believe I can tell you," a serene voice said. Rarity looked back then gasped when she found herself face to face with Princess Celestia. The sun monarch looked sheepish while her sister, Princess Luna, looked mildly annoyed. Behind both of them was their shared apprentice, who was looking right at the ground.
"P-Princess!" Rarity sputtered out before standing and bowing at the waist.
"Please. No bowing. I am partially responsible for the blaze that consumed your store," the ruler said before grimacing. Rarity instantly straightened out and frowned deeply before rubbing her head.
"What do you mean?" She asked, watching as Princess Celestia's apprentice moved forward and anxiously rubbed her hands together.
"It's my fault. I was messing around with a new spell and created a portal to what I thought was a junk yard. When I realized the spell sent it to your store we all rushed here as fast as possible," the woman said before grimacing. "Still that's no excuse. Is their anyway I can make it up to you?" She asked. Rarity hummed, her expression turning thoughtful. The woman looked frumpy but under her thick clothes and glasses, she could see the woman's true beauty.
"You could model for me for a month then that should square it away," Rarity said, the woman blinking before looking at her mentors.
"I-Is that it? I burned down your store," the woman said in shock. Rarity shrugged before looking to the store front wistfully.
"True but the store needed some work anyway and goddess knows I have enough money. I just need a model. The only issue is Canterlot to Ponyville travel," Rarity grumbled.
"I may have a solution to that issue!" Princess Celestia suddenly said. They all looked to her and she smiled before placing a hand on the young woman's shoulder. "You've been under my tutelage for years Twilight. You've grown into a lovely woman but you need to get out more. So under my decree, you will be relocating to Ponyville with Spike to learn some life lessons," Princess Celestia said. The look of pure horror on Twilight's face seemed to fuel the other princess, who nodded as well.
"We want you to grow Twilight. We can find you a home and pay a monthly stipend so you have the necessities," Princess Luna said. The horror seemed to grow on Twilight's features and Rarity hummed before grinning excitedly.
"I have a solution!" She said, catching the threes attention. She gave Twilight a warm smile before placing a gentle hand on her shoulder and looking to the princesses. "I live in a manor and always welcome new company. How about she and Spike live with me and my friends?" She asked. The princesses nodded and Twilight instantly shrank into herself.
"I don't want us to be a bother," Twilight began but Rarity only smiled and gave her shoulder a soft pat.
"It's no trouble at all Twilight," Rarity said, watching as the nervous young woman sighed before nodding.
"I guess we'll be living with you," Twilight said weakly, a small grin appearing on her face. Rarity returned it before turning to the store and sighing softly.
"Well I better start designing the new Boutique in my spare time. I don't want anyone else to pay for it. I have more than enough funds," she said when she found both princesses were about to speak. They nodded and she smiled tiredly before clapping her hands together. No use crying over everything, she had work to do.
A/N: Hey all! Sorry this took so long to belt out! I've been working on it. So we have four of our key players and we met the fifth. All we need is for one more before the real story begins! Thank you for reading!
Rarity grimaced as she watched Applejack and Pinkie playfully wrestle in the backyard, Sweetie Belle, Spike (Twilight's adorable half dragon son), and Apple Bloom cheering them both on. Twilight was awkwardly sitting off to the side in the gazebo but seemed to be alright so Rarity turned her attention else where, frowning when she looked to Fluttershy. The other woman looked stressed and was currently arguing with a badger about relocating. The woman seemed to have a gift when it came to talking to animals and so far they all had managed to get the animals out of the third level of the house which meant more rooms! They only had one more level to clear out before the manor was officially deemed restored. Rarity jumped when something crashed and looked over, frowning when she found Applejack and Pinkie looking at a messed up table. "Oh girls," Rarity grumbled before fixing the table with her magic and levitating a bottle of water over to her side. Applejack and Pinkie tossed her a sheepish look but she ignored it and stood, walking over to Fluttershy and passing her the water bottle. "Here dear. You've been in the sun all day. You should take a break," Rarity said. Fluttershy bit her lip before sighing softly and nodding.
"Thank you Rarity. I wanted to get everything done before I had to return to the Hotel," she said, cracking the bottle open before drinking deeply from it. Fluttershy and Rarity had become fast friends in the last week and Rarity honestly didn't want the young woman to return to her home. The taller woman hadn't spoken much about her home life but from what Rarity knew, she was living with four other people and a child in a cramped studio above the most popular animal sanctuary in all of Equestria. The other four she lived with were old friends from school and the child was the daughter of one of them. Rarity hummed softly as she watched Fluttershy wipe her brow off before placing the bottle of water off to the side and returning to her work. A tiny frown appeared on her face but it was turned into a curious look when she heard the doorbell ring.
"I'll answer it!" She called over her shoulder, walking into the house and towards the front door, frowning when she heard the door bell ring again. "Coming!" She yelled, speeding up before opening the door with a small smile on her face. Before her was a short woman with rainbow colored locks, her rose colored eyes gazing up at Rarity in boredom while a purple haired child squirmed in her grasp.
"Are you Rarity Belle?" The woman asked, her voice low and raspy. Rarity blinked before grinning and nodding, leaning against her door frame after a second.
"Yes and you are?" She asked, watching as the woman smirked before letting her child down. The child huffed a bit before looking to Rarity with wide eyes then peering around her into the house.
"I'm Rainbow Dash. A friend of mine was doing a job for you and I need to talk to her about something important," Rainbow said, her smile fading after a moment. The frown returned to Rarity's face and she nodded before turning and almost screaming when she found Fluttershy behind her. She looked like she was going to say something but paused and looked to Rainbow with wide eyes.
"Rainbow? Scootaloo?" She said in confusion. The child, Scootaloo, beamed and rushed into the house, tossing her arms up and towards Fluttershy.
"Sh-Shy! I-I m-m-m-missed you!" She stuttered out excitedly, Fluttershy beaming before scooping up the child happily.
"Oh I missed you too Scootaloo! How are your speech lessons?" Fluttershy asked, placing the child against her hip. Scootaloo made a face and the three adults laughed. Fluttershy instantly turned her attention to Rainbow and frowned ever so slightly, when she found the rainbow haired woman was rubbing her neck. "Rainbow? What are you doing here?" Fluttershy asked in concern.
"The Hotel's new owner evicted us," she said in a pained voice. Fluttershy gasped before looking down then shaking her head.
"Part of the contract-," Fluttershy began before Rainbow shook her head and sighed softly.
"It's no longer in effect. The contract ran out yesterday and he tossed us out. We lost our jobs," she said. Fluttershy instantly looked devastated and Rarity frowned deeply before looking about outside. The sun was beginning to set so she instantly snapped her finger, drawing both of their attention to her.
"How about the two of you spend the night? I have more than enough room and Scootaloo can play with my daughter," Rarity suggested. Fluttershy nodded and Rainbow frowned before mirroring it.
"Alright," Rainbow grumbled. The three headed into the kitchen and found Applejack and Pinkie Pie cooking. Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Spike were chattering in the corner of the room so Fluttershy set Scootaloo down and gently nudged her forward. Scootaloo hesitantly headed over and grimaced when the three looked at her.
"Hi! I'm Sweetie Belle!" Sweetie Belle instantly introduced. Scootaloo nodded and anxiously rubbed her hands together before clearing her throat.
"I-I'm Sc-Sc-Scootal-l-loo," Scootaloo stuttered out, her face turning red after a moment. Sweetie beamed and nodded before clapping her hands.
"Good job! I have a friend who has a stutter and you sound really good!" Sweetie Belle praised. Spike and Apple Bloom nodded along while Scootaloo beamed before curiously glancing at the paper between them.
"Wh-What are you d-d-doing?" She asked curiously, scampering over and peering at the paper. The others instantly pulled her into their board game and Rainbow relaxed before turning to Fluttershy.
"I talked to Bulk, Octavia and Trixie, they weren't prepared either and were hoping to talk to the new owner but he said unless you were with us we didn't have a leg to stand on," she said while Fluttershy narrowed her eyes in confusion.
"Why me? I never found out who the new owner was in the first place," Fluttershy said softly. Rainbow snorted before waving her hand and taking a seat, her eyes narrowing on the wall across from her.
"Some weird gothic guy named Blueblood," she said. Rarity flinched at the name while Fluttershy hissed lightly, Applejack growling and breaking a plate and Twilight grimacing. Pinkie anxiously looked to the other four while the children looked to the adults with wide eyes, Rainbow blinking in confusion. "Well that wasn't weird," Rainbow said slowly. Rarity snorted before taking a seat and rubbing her arm anxiously, it didn't surprise her that she wasn't the only one who didn't like the snobbish prick.
"Blueblood is a terrible person. He doesn't care about breaking lives apart, all he cares about if profit," Applejack said tensely from the stove, her large hands gripping a wooden spoon to the point of splintering it. Pinkie placed a gentle hand on her forearm and she quickly released it, her face reddening. "Sorry," she grumbled. Twilight rubbed her neck before looking to her book then marking her place.
"He's Princess Celestia's political nephew and was rather vocal about me not being her student. He has a holier than thou attitude when it comes to things pertaining to him," Twilight said quietly. Rainbow frowned and look to Rarity, who rubbed her arm again.
"He was vocal about where he thought I belonged when I made my debut and tried his hardest to get my reputation tarnished but because of my grandmothers he backed off," Rarity supplied before looking to Fluttershy, who was pacing.
"He and I have.......history," she said before shaking her head. "I'm not going to meet with him. I hate him," Fluttershy said before swallowing anxiously and wringing her hands together. "We need to find a short time solution," she said while Rainbow nodded and rubbed at her chin.
"Well Bulk and me headed her because Bulk's ex wife offered to put him up until he got a new job and home. Octavia went to Canterlot to be with her girlfriend and Trixie finally took the plunge to start her traveling show," Rainbow reported. Fluttershy nodded and Rarity quietly hummed before shrugging.
"You both can stay here at the manor. I have more than enough room and Ponyville is a nice place to stay," Rarity said, catching everyone's attention. Pinkie giggled before finishing the dessert for the night and grinning at her.
"You're too nice Rarity! Opening up your house to everyone," she said. Fluttershy and Rainbow looked to one another and Rarity shrugged.
"It's part of my nature. Plus the manor would have been too big for just Sweetie Belle and I. This way she has friends and I have people to talk to on a daily basis," Rarity said. Fluttershy looked ready to protest but Rainbow nodded and thrusted her hand out.
"Deal," she said simply. Fluttershy gave her a look before giving Rarity a small smile and nodding.
"Thank you so much Rarity," she said. Pinkie excitedly clapped her hands while Applejack chuckled and Twilight gave the others an awkward smile.
"Well that calls for a celebration!" Pinkie cheered. The others laughed and Rarity couldn't help but feel excited.
Rarity couldn't help but laugh as she watched Rainbow fight off three possums, Fluttershy rushing after the flailing woman. Applejack rolled her eyes and rushed over to help while Pinkie and Twilight held a pan top each as a shield between them and the remaining animals that were hold up in the attic. The group was so close to getting the manor done and they had all taken the week off to complete the task. Rarity grinned sheepishly when Applejack and Fluttershy saved Rainbow and the rose eyed woman glared at her. "You could have warned me!" Rainbow snapped, Applejack rolling her eyes while Fluttershy sighed and rubbed her forehead.
"We did. Twice," Fluttershy grumbled. Rarity snickered before lifting her own make shield shield higher and looking to the four raccoons and three possums that hissed in unison. Rarity swallowed before edging behind Twilight, who tossed her an unimpressed look.
"Everything will be fine Rarity," Twilight said before screaming when one of the raccoons rushed forward to attack. Fluttershy quickly ran up and scooped up the enraged creature before tapping it and apologizing. The other animals seemed to falter when their leaders were captured and Fluttershy sighed before giving them all a stressed smile.
"We have a nice place to take you. Please this house is not uninhabited anymore," she said. The animals seemed to refuse and she sighed heavily before leveling the creatures a dark glare which made them all fold.
"Dang, haven't seen the Stare in a while," Rainbow grumbled while the animals all trooped over to the transport carriers. Rarity grinned and looked around the vast room before clapping her hands excitedly. She knew just what to do with this room!
"We've done it ladies!" Rarity said excitedly, the others grinning at her before looking to one another happily. The Manor was finally cleared!
A/N: Sorry for the log wait! I got busy with real life but next up is some history of Rarity's Grandma Sparks, the manor and the Apple Clan!
Thick jungle branches blocked the path of the young adventurer and her companion, who shoved her glasses back up the bridge of her nose. "Sparkler. We've been through this part of the forest already," her companion grumbled, rolling her eyes when the other woman laughed before jumping over a log.
"I know my way around a forest Velvet."
"You just jumped into the quicksand that you've already jumped into four times already....again...."
"So it seems that I have," the adventurer grumbled before using her magic to free herself. Her companion looked up into the sky before narrowing her eyes and humming quietly. The sun hadn't seemed to have moved in the four hours they were wondering so Velvet deduced that they were in an illusion. How to break it though? She was about to comment but Sparkler snapped her fingers before placing her finger to her chin and pointing at a funny looking tree. "Does that look right to you?" She asked curiously. Velvet shook her head and the two walked over to the tree, placing their hands on it before flinching when the world around them seemed to crack and shatter. They blinked a few times and were shocked to find themselves in a darkened forest. "Well I broke the illusion," Sparkler said happily. Velvet rolled her eyes before smiling softly at the rather goofy woman to her side. Oh how she loved her.
"That's gay," Rarity heard, the woman flinching at the sound in her ear. She jerked forward and glared over her shoulder at the cackling woman behind her. Rainbow was bent over at the waist laughing while Twilight glared at her and gave Rarity a small sheepish smile.
"Sorry. Pinkie told us to come and get you," Twilight said with a small smile before she gave Rainbow an unimpressed look. "Rainbow thought it would be funny to scare you," Twilight grumbled before rolling her eyes. Rarity marked her place in the old journal before closing it and smacking Rainbow with it. The other woman squawked and Twilight snickered while Rarity smiled tiredly. After the manor was restored, they had all moved her grandmother's belongings down to Rarity's office and she had been slowly shifting through everything. It was just yesterday that she had stumbled upon her Grammy Vel's journal that detailed her adventures as her Grandma Sparks assistant. She had been reading through it and loved the almost uncanny parallels it shared with the Daring Do novels she loved to read as a child. Rarity placed the journal in her desk and got up, stretching as she followed Rainbow and Twilight out of her office and to the living room.
Since it was the weekend, Rainbow, Twilight, Pinkie, the kids and Rarity were home while Fluttershy had excused herself to handle some things pertaining to the Hotel and Applejack claimed the farm never took a weekend off. Rarity frowned before shaking her head and grinning when she found the kids were playing some kind of game while Pinkie sang aloud. Rainbow took a seat and grabbed her plate of hot dogs while Twilight did the same but grabbed some sandwiches. Rarity was given a plate of sandwiches as well and she dug in, smiling a little wider when Scootaloo stuttered her way through a sentence but the others waited for her to finish before responding. It seemed the others kids positive reinforcement was doing wonders for Scootaloo's confidence, which made the adults happy. Rarity was just about to finish one of her sandwiches when the doorbell rang and she looked up, waving Rainbow and Twilight down when they moved to get up. "I got it," she said, standing and heading towards the front door, smoothing the crumbs off of her clothes and wiping off her mouth. "Coming!" She called when the doorbell rang again.
She opened the door right as she got to it then froze, her eyes widening before she squealed excitedly and threw herself forward and into the arms of the tall woman in front of her. "Maw Maw Apple!" She almost screeched, the tall woman chuckling lowly before hugging her tightly.
"Rare Bear!" The woman said with a laugh before moving back and giving her a wide smile. The other woman was one of her grandmothers and Rarity looked passed her, frowning when she didn't see her other grandparents.
"Where's Grandma Sparks, Grammy Vel, Granny Posey, G-Ma Firefly and Gran Surprise?" Rarity asked curiously. A group of tiny feet suddenly sounded from the hall and Rarity glanced over her shoulder, smiling when Sweetie Belle ran out of the room and towards Maw Maw Apple.
"GREAT MAW MAW APPLE!" Sweetie Bell screeched, slamming into the older woman's legs. The woman laughed and scooped her up before giving her a few kisses while Rarity waved her into the room. Spike, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo poked their heads out of the living room while Twilight, Rainbow and Pinkie walked into the room and curiously looked to the other woman. Maw Maw Apple marched in and looked the other three woman over before curiously looking to Rarity.
"Who're yerr friends?" She asked, placing Sweetie Belle down before looking to the now slightly nervous three women. Maw Maw Apple was huge, 6'4, with the build of a warrior. She had long silvery blonde locks that was braided down her back and one sky blue eye, the other covered by a black eye patch. She was dressed in black jeans, a blue button up with a black vest over it, and a black steston hat. She shoved her hands into her pockets and narrowed her good eye at the three before snorting and giving Rarity a look. Rarity colored at what she knew was going to be a question about her relationship status and opened her mouth to say something when the door opened all the way and another person strutted in.
"You're blocking the door Apple butt!" A raspy but playful voice called, Maw Maw Apple blushing before glaring at the short woman at her side. As opposed to Maw Maw Apple's 6'4, the other woman was 5'2 and had bright blue hair that was cut short and streaked with grey. Her eyes were a dark purple and she was smirking. She was dressed in black jeans, a pink polo shirt and blue wonderbolts jacket with had several patches on it. "Come give G-Ma Fire a hug!" The woman said happily, Rarity squealing and bouncing forward, wrapping the older woman in a tight hug before squeezing. Maw Maw Apple rolled her eye before looking to the three and humming quietly, deciding to leave them alone for now. When G-Ma Fire and Rarity separated, Sweetie Belle instantly rushed over and tried to scale G-Ma Fire's body, which left the woman in stitches. Rarity smiled fondly at the two before looking to Maw Maw Apple and frowning.
"So what are you two doing here?" She couldn't help but ask.
"I was given a call about some kind of weather issue that was brewing in the forest and have to check it out. Apple butt is here because someone in the apple family doesn't know how to count," G-Ma Fire said before placing Sweetie Belle down and grinning easily, peering at the other women and grinning. "Who are your friends?" She asked before yelping when Rainbow rushed over and took her hand in a tight grip.
"Are you Firefly the Dazzling?!" Rainbow asked quickly, excitement on her face. Firefly blinked before smirking and nodding shaking her hand. "Hall of fame three times over, one of the only people to perform the Vortex twice and the Boom?!" Rainbow asked rapidly, G-Ma Fire puffing up and nodding. Scootaloo rushed over and excitedly began to bounce in place.
"Yuh-You also w-were part of tha-the D-Dazzling Sky D-D-Dancers!" Scootaloo squeaked out. G-Ma Fire seemed to inflate more and Maw Maw Apple rolled her eye before placing an arm on Rarity's shoulder.
"We heard 'bout the Canterlot Boutique. Are yew sure yew don't want us to help rebuild it? Lord knows we have more than enough money," Maw Maw Apple asked, a small smile appearing on her face when Rarity shook her head.
"I'm fine, plus the store was due for an overhaul," Rarity said. Maw Maw Apple nodded and rolled her eye again when G-Ma Fire inflated more, gingerly ushering the group towards the living room.
"Come on we can go to the living room," she grumbled, Rainbow and Scootaloo happily talking about G-Ma Fire's achievements. Right as they got to the living room opening, Maw Maw Apple grabbed Rarity gently by her arm and led her towards the backyard. "We should talk," she said, Rarity pouting as she was led outside and down a worn path. "So are they your-?" She began grinning when Rarity quickly shook her head and blushed a bright red.
"No! No......well not yet," Rarity grumbled, Maw Maw Apple rolling her eye before smiling softly. She always had a soft spot for Rarity, she was her little princess.
"Tell me about them," Maw Maw Apple asked, smiling when Rarity instantly began talking about the others.
She's our mate. Our mate. Our mates. You can feel it Jackie. Can't you? The pull? How quick you were to abandon the farce that is Madam Apple Sweet for them? Applejack shook her head before rubbing her face with a small hand towel, scowling when the thoughts returned. You can't ignore the wolf inside Jackie. You were born with it. The Alpha's curse. The voice hissed before falling dormant. "Applejack?" A tired voice said, the woman blinking a few times before hesitantly peering over to her grandmother. They didn't get along much but they tried their best, bonding over Apple Bloom more than talking about the past.
"Yes Granny Smith?" Applejack asked, internally cringing when her voice instantly took it's sophisticated southern bell tone. Her grandmother fell silent before a tired sigh came form her and she grumbled then marched off. Scowling, Applejack slammed her leg into the apple tree in front of her and listlessly watched the apples tumble down. "Better go apologize," Applejack grumbled before stiffening when she felt the pull of another alpha. Her head instantly lifted and she looked to the farm opening, stiffening further when she saw Apple Clan. The large woman was marching forward and towards her, a frown on her face.
"Applejack!" The woman called, her blue eye narrowing on the other woman.
"Apple Clan," Applejack said in return, growling lowly when she was hit with the other woman's scent. She smelt like Rarity. The two stood across from one another before Apple Clan grinned and rushed forward, locking Applejack in a headlock and laughing.
"Hey Jackie!" She said playfully. Applejack growled playfully in return and halfheartedly struggled before breaking free and rubbing at her neck.
"Apple Clan. What can Ah help you with?" She asked curiously. Apple Clan frowned before rubbing her head and crossing her arms over her chest.
"Ah got word from another alpha about some kind of infestation in the forest, some lone frenzied. It shouldn't be a problem but their lurkin' around the Manor," she said, shifting when Applejack growled in anger. Who would try to encroach in her territory?! "This also leads into my first question. What are yew doing at the Manor in the first place?" Apple Clan asked, Applejack freezing before looking away and up. Applejack had always been a shitty liar and right now would probably be no different.
"Rarity offered to let me and Apple Bloom stay with her for a while, the others just kind of tagged along as well," Applejack said evenly, looking to Apple Clan, who was frowning lightly.
"Does she know about yer furry problem?" Apple Clan asked, Applejack frowning before shaking her head. Apple Clan nodded slowly before sighing and running a hand through her silvery blonde hair. "Well she knows that werewolves exist to yew shouldn't be afraid of telling her about your wolf but if yer going to keep it a secret, make up a lie now. She's not stupid pup," Apple Clan warned before cracking her neck and looking to the side. "Ah know yer their you old bat!" She suddenly snapped. Applejack frowned before looking to the side and scowling when Granny Smith shuffled out from behind a tree, glaring from Apple Clan to Applejack.
"What are yew doin' here Grandmare Pear?" Granny Smith asked, Apple Clan growling in the back of her throat. Granny Smith grimaced and Applejack shifted uncomfortably as Apple Clan stalked over and leaned forward, glaring down her nose at Granny Smith.
"Talking to Applejack and if you call me that name one more time I will not hesitate to kick your old ass from here to Tartarus," Apple Clan snarled, her eyes flashing red while her sideburns grew out and her face shifted slightly into a wolf hume hybrid. Granny Smith let out a weak growl before submitting and Apple Clan moved back, her face returning to it's normal look but her sideburns remained grown out toward her chin. She huffed and rubbed at the hairs before scowling. "Great, now ah have to shave again," Apple Clan grumbled before shaking her head. Applejack relaxed marginally before rubbing her neck as she thought. How was she going to lie to the person she was trying to make her mate?
Three red tinted eyes rolled over the land as the new owner of the Manor hummed and began messing around in her garden. "It reeks of Apple Clan and one of her bitches," A gravelly voice hissed, the other two growling in unison.
"Well it won't for long. Apple Clan may have run us out of Vanhoover but she can't do it here, she gave up this land to that other alpha, Apple whatever," another voice said, the sentence ending in a demented giggle.
"Don't underestimate the Apple pack Rover. We did in Vanhoover and now a lot of us are dead," another voice piped up before a dark and low laugh came from a four set of eyes. The other the anxiously looked to the last pair of eyes and the person spoke in a low and angry voice.
"Apple Clan is going to regret driving us out. First we take her granddaughter and great granddaughter. Then we turn the new alpha into a frenzied like us. Then we turn her grand daughter and great granddaughter. No one messes with Sombra," the last voice said before beginning to laugh darkly, red eyes flashing green and black.
A/N: Here we are. The chapter was more Applejack focused with is fine. I think I'm going to take the omniship into like sections. First is Applejack then is someone else then so on and so forth. Also you found out Applejack's kind of secret. Werewolf Jack! Apple Clan's real name and her relationship with Granny Smith will be touched down upon later while Grandma Sparks adventurer history becomes important later on in the story. Happy reading everyone.
The next two weeks passed quickly, the group settling into an almost mundane routine around the manor. Rarity actually counted herself incredibly lucky to have the other women in the house. Pinkie usually watched over the children all day while Twilight studied. Rainbow Dash had been quick to get a job at the local weather station while Fluttershy helped out the town's vet with the animal population. Applejack was trying to turn around the Apple Farm while Rarity herself ran her stores and talked fashion with her numerous investors. Speaking of which....
"Rarity! Darling! I have to say, you need to move where your people are!" A loud and posh voice said, Rarity wincing as she grabbed another bolt of fabric and draped part of it over her client's shoulder. It wasn't that she hated Hoity Toity. He was just loud. And obnoxious. And.....well he had one good point. He kept coming back for more clothes. The man had three full wardrobes for one week away from his home alone at times. Shaking the thought from her head, she watched as he sighed dramatically and began strutting towards his closet.
"You know that I prefer somewhere quieter. I have thought about it," Rarity said as she wrote down some ideas and a few measurements on her notepad. It seemed that he was playing around with body modifying magics again. He was back to being muscular when just last week he was as thin as a twig.
"Oh come on Rarity! Live in the city of dreams! Then I wouldn't have to wait for you when I need you to make a new master piece!" He said dramatically as he walked out of the closet in nothing but a thin speedo. Rarity restrained a grimace since it seemed that his modifying was affecting his more private areas as well.
"Hoity, you know that I want my daughter to have a calm life. Ponyville provides that," she said softly as she took a seat. Sighing heavily, Hoity nodded before taking off his sunglasses and placing them down on his vanity table.
"That is true. How is the little darling? Has she gotten better at singing?" He asked curiously. As self centered as he was, Hoity still cared about Rarity's home life and adored Sweetie Belle.
"Oh Sweetie Belle is wonderful. I still can't believe you got Stephen Trotsworth to give her personal lessons!" Rarity said happily, Hoity chuckling before placing a hand on his chest.
"Think nothing of it dear. I must be heading out though. I have a date with three pool boys and a bear. Keep me updated on that suit! The Gala is two months away!" He said before heading out. Rarity sighed heavily after he left before getting up and gathering up her materials.
"I'll never understand him," she grumbled, putting her fabrics and tapes away into it's cases. She checked her watch and grinned when she found that she had enough time to eat a snack at her favorite place. She quickly teleported her belongings home, silently thanking Twilight for her knowledge of spells, before heading out of the house. The air was chilly and she shivered, bundling herself up as she walked down the long path and towards the towering gates that led out of the estate.
"See you later Miss Rarity," the steel eyed guard said as she passed, Rarity lifting her hand to show she had heard him.
"Maybe I should head home?" Rarity mumbled, shivering hard and tugging her jacket closer around herself. She didn't have long before her train was due to leave and as much as she loved Donut Joes, she didn't want to leave Sweetie Belle alone for long with Pinkie. The pink haired woman sometimes got the kids to do weird things. Shaking her head, Rarity instantly changed course for the train station and hummed lowly under her breathe as she walked through the emptying streets. "Step by step, stitching it together," Rarity softly sang, her head dipping in greeting to some of the designers she passed on the street. They nodded in return and she smiled softly as she continued to sing, pausing when she heard a soft, almost silent whine from the alley at her side.
Frowning, Rarity strained to listen, blinking when she heard the sound again. It was similar to when her Maw Maw Apple was transforming. Biting her lower lip, Rarity steeled her nerves and headed into the alley. "Hello?" Rarity called, looking around as she headed deeper into the area, her right hand sliding into her jacket pocket. The whimpering grew louder and she narrowed her eyes, speeding up as she walked forward. The street lights were dim and cast an almost unholy amount of shadows around her, making her nerves stand on end. Rarity moved forward then paused when she found herself in front of a dead end. Swallowing, Rarity turned around and froze when she found herself trapped by three thin men. They were strangely identical triplets and Rarity frowned, her hands tightening. "Pardon me gentlemen, I need to be going," Rarity said, her head lifting as she straightened out. The leader of the group chuckled before lifting his head and cracking his neck.
He was dressed in rags and had short blue hair, his eyes green while the whites around it were a deep rusty red. "Sorry miss but we have some orders not to let you go," the man rasped, his head tilting from side to side. Rarity scowled internally while her right hand tightly grabbed at the knife that was within her pocket. "Now why don't you be a good girl and just let us take care of you," the leader said, a cold smile spreading across his face. Red tinted teeth greeted her and Rarity scowled as he chuckled lowly before surging forward, his hand out stretched. Rarity moved back swiftly, her right hand moving as she lashed out at him. Her knife cut deep into the bridge of his nose and he yelled out in pain, recoiling as he grabbed at his face. "You bitch!" He snarled, his brothers growling as their faces shifted into wolf hume hybrids. The man's face began doing the same and Rarity switched her knife grip, slowly blowing out a breathe as the men rushed towards her. She moved to the side and kneed one of the advancing men in the face.
He stumbled back and she kicked out, catching his stomach. He wheezed in pain and she moved back as one of them attempted to grab her arm, Rarity lifting the knife and stabbing down into his forearm. The man roared and she tugged out her knife, twirling it in her fingers before she shoved the man back and into his advancing brother. With her path clear, Rarity tried to run but the leader grabbed her by the back of her jacket and yanked her off her feet. He threw her down to the ground and slammed his foot into her back. Rarity yelped in pain and winced, the air getting knocked from her. Wheezing, Rarity tightened her grip around her knife and swung back, burying it into his leg. He yelled out in pain and moved back, which allowed her to push herself to her feet and run for the alley exit. She looked back and found the other two men had recovered and begun running after her.
Turning back, Rarity rushed out of the alley and down the street, quickly pushing through the crowd while apologizing. She looked over her shoulder and found the three men were still following her. Mumbling a soft curse, Rarity looked forward and grunted as she crashed into someone, looking up and relaxing when she realized it was Applejack. she quickly looked back and found the men had stopped, a wary look in their eyes. A thick and strong arm wrapped around her waist and she blushed as she looked back then up at Applejack, who was beginning to quietly growl. Rarity frowned in mild confusion before she jumped when a loud snarl came from the taller woman, her face shifting ever so slightly. The men growled and Rarity looked back at them, watching as they huffed before turning and running off. "Are you alright?" Rarity heard, her head snapping back. Applejack looked down at her in concern and she gave the taller woman a small smile before sighing tiredly.
"I'm better now. They cornered me in an alley. I've never seen werewolves like this," Rarity mumbled, Applejack quietly grunting. She had seen werewolves like this but not in Canterlot. "So......when were you going to tell me you were a werewolf?" Rarity asked, Applejack flinching and looking at her with a wince.
"I was-," she began before Rarity gingerly popped her on the nose with the palm of her hand.
"We talked about your accent," Rarity said, Applejack sighing softly before she rubbed at her head with her free hand.
"Ah was going to tell yew but Ah've been busy and Ah didn't know how you'd react," Applejack said weakly, Rarity nodding in understanding.
"Well....I have a few questions," Rarity said, Applejack nodding before ushering the shorter woman towards the train station.
"Ask away," she said, Rarity humming lowly.
"Well.....is Apple Bloom a werewolf?" Rarity curiously asked, Applejack chuckling lowly before nodding.
"Yes but she's still has a bit to go before she can transform herself. She's going to be trained to take over when Ah retire," Applejack said as they stepped into the light that was coming from the station. Rarity hummed softly before looking to the taller woman and frowning.
"Do you know who those men were?" She asked curiously, Applejack's face twisted as she shook her head and her arm tightened around her waist.
"No but they seemed familiar. I need to speak with Apple Clan," she grumbled, her voice changing back to her socialite accent. Rarity let it slip and nodded as they headed onto the train, the women showing the conductor their tickets.
"What were you doing in Canterlot?" Rarity curiously asked, Applejack looking to her as she took her seat across from her.
"Pinkie said that you needed my help. Her left leg was twitching?" Applejack said in confusion, Rarity's eyes widening in surprise. She knew about Pinkie's unusual senses and often consulted with her when she needed some extra help in the luck department. Rarity rubbed her chin and looked out of the window, almost flinching when she found the men were right outside of the train. They sneered at her and as a group passed between the train, they disappeared when the group headed off. "Rarity? Are you okay?" Applejack asked, Rarity looking to her and finding her looking concerned.
"I'm alright dear. I'm just.....thinking," she mumbled, rubbing her chin and frowning.
A/N: Hello everyone! I have kind of returned?????? Surprising I know but I got the urge to write and had to let it take over. We've jumped a bit but more information on Apple Clan will be learned, Rarity's other grandmothers make an appearance and we meet the Alpha of the north, Prince Rutherford, who comes bearing dire news!
The next two days were calm for the purple haired woman, she was more so focused on Hoity's clothing and that meant she was going to be holed up inside for those days. The weather had been getting colder and she was sure their was going to be snow coming soon. It helped that Rainbow seemed to bring in the weather reports the day before they were supposed to go out. "Rarity!!!" A cry came, the woman jumping and stabbing herself in the hand with her needle. Said woman yelped silently before scowling and looking up then back, narrowing her eyes when she found Rainbow in the doorway. She looked bored and a smirk was beginning to appear on her features which Rarity found cute but annoying.
"Rainbow. I'm busy," Rarity growled, tugging her needle from her hand and shaking it. She couldn't afford to get blood on the clothes because it was hard to wash out! She moved her slightly bleeding hand away from the fabric.
"I know....but I'm bored and the kids are following Pinkie around with pie tins for some reason. Entertain me," Rainbow whined, sitting on Rarity's fainting lounge and stretching out like a cat. Rarity sighed tiredly before rolling her eyes and tugging her glasses off. The world blurred and she blinked a few times before rubbing at her eyes.
"Rainbow I have to finish these clothes soon because I have Gala season coming up," Rarity said before slipping her glasses back over her eyes. Rainbow huffed and Rarity tiredly chuckled before getting up and stretching. She might as well take a small break. "Also what do you mean the kids are following Pinkie with pie tins?" Rarity asked before a crash came from outside the room. Rainbow and Rarity looked to one another in concern before rushing for the room and heading down the stairs, pausing when they found the front door had been blown open. A soft yellow haired older woman lay in the entrance hall looking dazed while a tired woman with short white hair with a single purple streak tried to check her over.
"Surprise! What have I told you about crash landings?" The woman said, her hand going to her forehead as she rubbed at it.
"I didn't see the door," the downed woman whined.
"Love your blind! You can't see!" Another voice chimed in. Another woman awkwardly headed into the house, a single thick streak of pink going through her long purplish blue locks. A small smile was on her face and the downed woman, Surprise, whined loudly.
"Sparkler is being mean to me Velvet!" Surprise cried before pouting.
"She has a point," The first older woman grumbled. Rarity blinked twice in shock before a brilliant smile spread across her face and she quickly moved over.
"Grandma Sparks! Grammy Vel! Gran Surprise!" Rarity squealed, the woman on the floor gasping excitedly before she rolled over.
"RARE BEAR!" She called happily, pushing herself up and swinging her arms excitedly.
"SWEET CELESTIA WATCH IT SURPRISE!" Grammy Vel yelled as she was almost hit. Grandma Sparks began laughing as Rarity managed to dodge the swings and hug the older woman tightly. Gran Surprise's arms instantly wrapped around her and Grammy Vel sighed in relief.
"Is Surprise alright? Oh! Rarity dear!" Another voice said, Rarity looking over her gran's shoulder and noticing her last grandmother.
"Granny Posey!" Rarity said happily, Gran Surprise releasing her as she moved over to the wheelchair bound older woman. The long braided soft pink haired woman giggled as she was hugged and began looking Rarity over.
"You look so lovely! Oh! You have company over!" Granny Posey said, looking to Rainbow, who awkwardly shifted in place when the others glanced in her direction. Accept for Gran Surprise, who was looking the other way. Grandma Sparkler looked to Gran Surprise and chuckled before turning her head in Rainbow's direction and Gran Surprise grinned.
"Thanks Sparks," she said lowly. Grandma Sparks patted her shoulder and Rarity winced lightly.
"That's Rainbow Dash, she's one of the people who lives with me. She has a lovely daughter named Scootaloo. How about we go into the living room. Where's G-Ma Fire and Maw Maw Apple?" She asked curiously.
"They're handling a thing or two at the train station but they'll be here!" Grandma Sparks said. Out of all of them, Grandma Sparks looked the most like Rarity and was dressed in a form fitting pair of black slacks, a pale blue button up under a black vest and black dress shoes. Her hair was pulled into a low ponytail and tossed almost lazily over her shoulder and she grinned at Rainbow, lifting her arm and revealing her right hand was missing. Rainbow blinked and lifted her hand in greeting before looking to Grammy Vel, who was leaning on a cane.
She was the shortest of the group and frowned deeply at Rainbow, her eyes narrowed behind thin half moon glasses. She was dressed in brown khaki pants, brown dress shoes and a white button up with a lilac colored sweater vest over it. A black hearing aid was just visible in her left ear and she narrowed her eyes more when she noticed Rainbow was examining her.
Rainbow quickly looked to Gran Surprise and found the older woman had walked right towards her. Rainbow jumped and took two steps back, looking up at the surprisingly tall woman. Her eyes were slightly off color and clouded but still seemed to stare right into her soul. Her hair was puffy and piled onto her head in a similar style as Pinkie's and a single blonde piece fell over her eyes. She was dressed more casually in blue jeans and a tight white shirt with balloons on it. She was wearing a pair of goggles around her neck and a thick white bomber jacket that was slightly smudged with pink. She gave Rainbow a smile and lifted a hand. "Hello! I'm assuming you're right in front of me!" She said excitedly.
"She is Surprise!" Grandma Sparks said. Rainbow gave her a high five and Gran Surprise beamed before turning and beginning to move towards Grammy Vel. Grammy Vel easily threaded her arm through Gran Surprise, who giggled and tugged the shorter woman close. Grammy Vel blushed and pouted a bit while Granny Posey giggled.
Granny Posey bore a startling resemblance to Fluttershy and it made Rainbow distinctly uncomfortable. She was a soft looking older woman with long braided pink hair and a cheerful disposition. Her hair was tossed over her shoulder and she was wearing a long green dress and a soft yellow sweater over it. A blanket was on her lap and she gripped the sides of her wheel chair, pushing herself forward and extending her hand. "Hello! I'm Posey!" She said cheerfully.
"Rainbow Dash ma'am," Rainbow said, taking the older woman's hand and freezing. As soon as their skin touched, the worst feeling of dread slammed into her and she felt like she was near the worlds worst predator. Their eyes met and Rainbow could feel her stomach drop as she watched the soft blue eyes the woman possessed turn into waves of red. It felt like she was being sized up and her most intimate feelings were being put on display.
"Posey," a deep voice said, the red eyes suddenly blue and feeling instantly gone. Rainbow slowly pulled her hand back and looked up to find Grandma Sparks was frowning ever so slightly.
"Oh! I'm sorry!" Granny Posey said with a weak smile.
"It's no problem," Rainbow said weakly, jumping when a gentle hand touched her shoulder. She quickly looked up and blinked at Rarity, who was pouting at Granny Posey.
"How about we head into the living room?" Rarity said, her face relaxing as Grandma Sparks moved over to Granny Posey.
"Of course dear! Tell us about how everything's been!" She said cheerfully. Rarity nodded and gingerly led Rainbow into the living room where the area had been transformed. Pinkie had turned it into almost a battle field. The pink haired woman was laid out and holding a pan dramatically while Sweetie Belle sobbed at her chest. The group paused in confusion while Apple Bloom crawled out from under a covered table.
"Sweetie, we have to move! She'll be here any minute!" Apple Bloom said seriously, the look ruined by the pot on her head.
"I can not dear Apple Bloom! Pinkie gave her life to save us! I must protect her body!" Sweeite cried dramatically, Apple Bloom looking down before grabbing her hand and nodding.
"Then I will remain at your side," she said seriously before Scootaloo ran out cackling, Spike following.
"Ye-You fools! I tr-tr-tr-tr-tricked you!" Scootaloo stuttered out before placing the flat pat of her hand on the side of her cheek and laughing hauntingly. Spike laughed from behind her and Apple Bloom quickly stood, squeaking then the pot fell over her eyes.
"Ah! Time out!" She yelped, stumbling back. Sweetie and Pinkie quickly lifted their heads as Apple Bloom flailed about, a whine coming from her after a while. A soft rumble began in her chest and a quiet laugh came from behind the group, all of them looking back to find Maw Maw Apple and G-Ma Fire had arrived. Applejack stood behind the two looking confused while Maw Maw Apple headed over and tugged the pot off of Apple Bloom's head. Apple Bloom grunted before looking up at the large woman and blinking in surprise. "Oh! Hi!" She said cheerfully, beaming when her head was gently rubbed.
"Hello their Apple Bloom," she said softly, grinning when Sweetie Belle latched onto her.
"MAW MAW APPLE!" She yelled, the others wincing.
"Seems like Sweetie's only gotten louder," Grammy Vel grumbled, Gran Surprise giggling softly.
"I taught her how silly," Gran Surprise said before beginning to walk into the room. "Do my ears deceive me? Are you more excited about Maw Maw Apple?" The woman said with a pout, Sweetie Belle instantly squealing and releasing the apple oriented woman. She rushed over and Gran Surprise laughed while hugging the small girl. Grammy Vel headed into the room while Grandma Sparks pushed Granny Posey over to the couch.
"Sorry to take over but we were in the neighborhood," Grandma Sparks said as almost an apology. Rarity nodded and Rainbow headed over to Scootaloo and scooped her up, G-Ma Fire instantly pulling the woman into conversation. Scootaloo happily listened in while Spike awkwardly stood, watching as Pinkie began rearranging the living room and the adults began talking. He instantly slouched into himself and bit his lip, rubbing his hands together as he began heading for the exit.
"Ah where are you going?" A kindly voice said, Spike looking up and blinking when he found Grammy Vel was kneeling in front of him.
"Um.....I was going to go find my mommy," he mumbled lowly. Grammy Vel nodded before giving him a warm smile and snapping. A rose instantly appeared in her hand and she held it out towards him, his eyes lighting up when he realized the stem was made of emerald. Upon closer inspection, he realized the rose petals were actually rubies and felt his mouth well with saliva.
"You're a dragon young one and dragons love gems yes?" Grammy Vel asked, passing him the rose and taking a seat cross legged on the floor.
"Um yes.....can I eat this?" He asked shyly, Grammy Vel nodding.
"Of course! I've met dragons before, strange bunch they are. So tell me, what does your mommy do?"
"Oh! Mommy is Princess Celestia and Princess Luna's student," Spike said, taking one of the petals off of the rose and beginning to eat. Grammy Vel blinked in surprise but shoved it down and began talking to him gently, the child sitting in front of her. Maw Maw Apple had managed to pull Applejack into a conversation and the two quickly excused themselves to head outside.
"You were telling me about the attack on Rarity?" Apple Clan said, her voice gruff from anger. Applejack shifted in place, her own anger flaring.
"They were mutts but beginning to go through the frenzied stages. Ah'm worried that some of the frenzied from Vanhoover made their way down here," Applejack said, wincing when Apple Clan growled loudly.
"Stay around the house. They won't try anything as long as you're here. Ah'll deal with the farm until we're in the clear," Apple Clan said. Applejack grumbled but nodded and Apple Clan cracked her neck. "Ah also got word from some friends north that.....things aren't looking good," Apple Clan said, Applejack frowning deeply.
"Is Rutherford okay?" Applejack asked in concern. Apple Clan nodded before crossing her arms over her chest and sighing heavily.
"He's could be doing better. Former Alpha Sombra attempted to end his life but Rutherford is smart and kept himself and his people safe. His daughter however is scared and he is worried Sombra will try to kill her," Apple Clan said. Applejack frowned deeply before sighing and rubbing her neck.
"How about he sends her here? Ah can protect her while we try to find and Sombra. Ah'm not worried about the mutts," Applejack said, Apple Clan humming before slowly nodding.
"That will work. I'll bring her down in the next few days. Me and my pack will probably stay out of your hair in our Everfree Estate," Apple Clan mumbled before giving Applejack a smile. "I'm trusting you to keep everyone here safe Jackie," she said, Applejack nodding with a serious look on her face.
Hello again all! The rest of the players have appeared. Yona appears next chapter and Rarity talks with her grandmothers about their lives before her father was born. Sombra appears and an in person appearance of Prince Rutherford.