It’s a sunny morning in Manehattan as Rarity begins working in her shop when she hears the chatters of two of her employees, Mistborn-a slight Pegasus mare and Diamond Share-a light blue unicorn. “There’s word that the colt Rarity helped all those years ago is the new fashion king here in Canterlot, but not only that, he’s also the personal fashion stylist of the princess!”
“Wait, what?” Says Rarity as she overhears them. “Pistachio! That colt I helped years ago now, a fashion king in his own right! I’m so proud of him!” She begins to tear up.
“Yeah,” respond the two mares, “he founded and runs the Pistash Fashion Company.” Rarity grabs her velvet coat and matching velvet hat with her magic and runs out the door, putting them on as she runs. A few minutes later, she finds the shop and is soon greeted by none other than Pistachio himself. She bumps into the stallion from her surprise.
“Hello, Ms. Rarity, I still remember you, you know?” Says Pistachio with a smile as he hugs his old mentor.
“And I’m so proud of you,” says Rarity, tears of joy in her eyes.
“Thanks, and for that, I’m glad,” responds Pistachio. “You’re the reason I’m even able to be here! To do this after all!”
“Yeah,” responds Rarity. “Fashion Week is coming up, do you still want to accompany me?”
“Of course,” responds Pistachio. “I already reserved VIP seats anyways, three of them. Dad passed a few weeks ago, so right now it’s just me and mom going, but feel free to come along.”
“Okay, I’ll take you up on that,” responds Rarity. With that, the two share a hug before parting ways. Rarity returns to her shop and Pistachio returns to work on his newest designs. As she re-enters the shop, she is flooded by her employees wildly inquiring how the visit to Pistachio’s went.
“It went well, we’re going to Fashion Week together in Canterlot in a few weeks, as I promised him all those years ago when he was just a little colt,” responds Rarity, “it’s going to be fun!”
Three weeks later, Rarity, Pistachio, and Pistachio’s mom go to Fashion Week in upper Manehattan. Rarity sits next to Pistachio and the two chatter as they watch the models. They each have a few pieces in the show themselves. Soon enough, the pony wearing the green suit designed by Pistachio takes her turn on the stage.
“This suit,” says the announcer, “is the Green Suit by the designer Pistash. The dark green suit itself is accented by a lighter green flower and lighter green under vest and a matching dark green velvet beret hat with a green satin ribbon sash.” The announcer continues on from there for several more minutes before the next model takes to the stage wearing one of the dresses from Rarity’s new Princess Summer Retreat Collection. The following three models wear the same collection.
“Those are all absolutely stunning!” Whispers Pistachio to Rarity. Rarity giggles.
“Thanks, Pistachio,” says Rarity with a smile. “Same time in a month for the Fashion Spectacular in the Crystal Empire?”
“Oh, absolutely!” Agrees Pistachio giddily. “I can’t wait!”
A month later, Rarity and Pistachio arrive in the Crystal Empire where they head straight for the venue of the show, escorted there by Shining Armor and his guards. A few minutes later, they arrive. Shining Armor then wishes them good luck and leaves, returning to the castle and to Cadence and Flurry Heart.
Once inside the venue, the two unload their pieces for the show before meeting up with their assigned models. The theme of the show is naturally Crystal Fashion and their newest pieces reflect this. A few minutes before prep, Rarity hears a familiar voice.
“Rarity,” she hears a soft voice say behind her, “it’s good to see you again.” She turns around to see Coco Pommel standing behind her. She gives her old friend a hug.
“It’s good to see you, too,” says Rarity with a smile. “How have you been, Coco?”
“I’ve been good. Started my own fashion brand, still do stuff with the theatre from time to time, got married, and I just found out a few days ago that my husband and I, we’re expecting our first foal, so it’s a lot.”
“Well, congratulations,” says Rarity with a smile. “I’m so proud of you! So happy for you!”
Five minutes later, everypony is called to prep and to meet up with their assigned models. Rarity goes off to her corner to talk with her models. Pistachio to another to talk with his. Coco to another to talk with hers. An hour later, the show starts and the first outfit up is one of Coco’s.
“First model up,” says the announcer, “is wearing a purple and blue Crystal themed dress by Coco Pommel. The dress is a light silk satin accented with blue and purple crystals and Crystal lined lace trim.” The model continues down the runway before returning backstage before the next model takes the stage.
“This next model,” says the announcer, “is wearing the Crystal Princess dress by Rarity. This dress is a thin pink dress decked out with heart shaped blue and pink crystals alongside other blue and pink crystals, a real Royal eye catcher indeed!” The model parades down the runway before returning backstage as well.
Three more models go before it is Pistachio’s turn. “This next model up,” says the announcer, “is wearing a green crystal themed suit by the Fashion King Pistach. The suit is decked out in green crystals with light yellow accent crystals.”
Seven more models go after the model wearing Pistachio’s outfit goes backstage and after that, the show wraps up and the fashion designers go into the Crystal Empire to enjoy the after party at the Crystal Palace. While there, Rarity, Coco, Coco’s husband, and Pistachio joke around and chatter in their own little corner of the ballroom where the event is hosted.
“This was so so fun!” Says Pistachio with a smile looking up at Rarity. “And some of the other designers that were here, aren’t they also old participants from when you hosted that Up and Comers show?”
“Indeed, two of them were,” responds Rarity, “Lily Lace and Starstreak. I do wonder what became of Inky Rose, tho, sweet kid?”
“Have you been following fashion news at all recently?” Pistachio then inquires.
“No, why?” Inquires Rarity.
“Inky Rose took to the underground punk grunge scene, she does music now, she left fashion,” says Pistachio. “In the article, she said it just fit her personality better.”
“Yeah, I can see that,” responds Rarity with a smile, “and I’m happy for her.” Meanwhile Lily and Starstreak recognize Rarity and head her way.
“Hello, Rarity,” says Lily Lace sweetly as she hugs her old mentor, “it’s good to see you again!”
“And you too,” says Rarity, “how have you been?”
“Well, we’ve been good,” responds Lily. She looks at Starstreak for approval before finishing that sentence. He nods approvingly and chimes in alongside her.
“We’re, we’re actually engaged,” say the pair to Rarity with smiles beaming on their faces. “And you know we owe it all to you.” The two look into each other’s eyes and share a kiss. Lace blushes. They return to talking to Rarity.
“Well, I do hope to get an invitation to the wedding,” says Rarity.
“Of course,” responds the pair. “You’ll be the first to know the date when we decide, we promise.” The two give Rarity one more hug before trotting off to rejoin their parents in the other corner of the ballroom.
A few minutes later, Rarity and her group are approached by a familiar face, Cadence with a young Flurry Heart behind her-she’s come into her own as a filly, as a young mare. “Hello your highnesses,” says Rarity with a smile, “it’s good to see you.”
“And it’s good to see you, again, Rarity, it’s been awhile,” giggles Cadence.
“Yay auntie Rarity!” Says Flurry as she embraces the unicorn mare in a hug.
“As you can tell, my daughter really wanted to see you!” Giggles Cadence.
“Yeah, I can tell,” says Rarity as she looks at the filly who has her by the neck. “It’s good to see you, too, Flurry Heart.”
Cadence grabs her daughter off Rarity with her magic so Rarity can breathe and the adults can talk. “The dress you made was absolutely stunning! All the outfits honestly were!” Says Cadence with a smile.
“Thanks, Cadence,” blushes Rarity, “I’m glad you two enjoyed the show.”
A few moments later, the princesses fly off and Cadence goes back to talking with Coco and Pistachio. Coco is now sitting down on one of the couches in the corner they’re in. “Ok, so when’s the foalshower?” Inquires Rarity. “You know I’m so coming!”
“It’ll be sometime in the next four months probably,” responds Coco, “and I’ll definitely send you an invitation. I promise.” A few moments later, Coco’s husband returns with a water and hands it to her, kissing her on the cheek. Coco takes a sip of the water before returning to talking with her friends.
