> She Knows How To Treat A Lady
>  by MysteriousStranger
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> The Not So Great And Powerful
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It was a dark and stormy night in Ponyville. The rain fell in torrents, cascading over the land, but all safety measures had been taken and everypony was inside. All but one pony, who was limping alone in the middle of the storm. The pony wore a lavender cape with stars all over it and a wide-brimmed hat. She could barely see anything more than two meters away due to the storm.

“This is outrageous!” The mysterious pony said. “I’m the Great and Powerful Trixie! How could somepony as important as me end up like this?!” Trixie was fighting against the wind with every step she took, but it was too much.  She needed shelter, not that she’d ever admit it. She huffed. “Humiliated, again! Trixie can’t believe it… And she can’t believe the reason she’s here, either! This is the town where she was first humiliated! Trixie promised herself not to return, and yet, she's here!” The blue Unicorn sighed and continued limping. One of her legs was bleeding. “Trixie can’t even trust herself…”

Suddenly, the wind blew stronger and pushed Trixie backwards. She tried to hold her hat down, but the gust proved to be too powerful for her, taking her hat.  The magician pony tried to catch it, but as she stepped forward a wooden plank hit her in the head. She fell over, cursing when she landed face-first into a muddy puddle. She stood up and wiped the muck from her face. “Trixie will get back on her hooves… They’ll see… They will all see!” Her anger evaporated just as quickly as it had come as tears began to run down through her cheeks. “Now, Trixie has lost her favorite hat, she’s dirty, and to top it all off, she’s homeless. This can’t get any worse.” She slowly walked under an awning to protect herself from the fierce rain. She sat there, crying, as she remembered her humiliation.

“Fillies and gentlecolts, for my next trick, Trixie will make this wagon full of potatoes disappear before your eyes!” The spectators weren’t amused at all; they were yawning and looking away throughout the entire performance. The blue Unicorn had noticed it and was planning to amaze them with the big finale. “Pay attention and don’t blink, or you may miss it!” Trixie said as she turned from the spectators to the wagon. Closing her eyes, she enveloped the cart in her magic. As she focused, sweat trickled down her forehead. She was about to make the wagon disappear when a spectator shouted:

“You suck, stupid!”

Trixie lost her concentration and the wagon full of potatoes exploded, causing chunks to rain down on the spectators. Trixie had fallen to the stage’s floor from the blast. As she stood back up, she was met only with boos and jeers from the angry crowd.

“Get off the stage!”

“What was that?!”

“A foal could do better than you!”

“It wasn’t my fault, somepony shouted!” But no pony listened. The spectators were still making fun of her, and were starting to throw what was left of the potatoes toward her. Trixie tried to dodge them, but the explosion had injured one of her legs, causing it to bleed. She fell, all of the potato remains pelting her as the crowd laughed mockingly. When the Unicorn felt that she was no longer being attacked, she stood up and glared at the spectators. “Fools! You will regret this!”

“Oh no, we are so scared!” One of the ponies sarcastically said before bursting into a laughing fit, the rest of the spectators following him. Trixie turned to the exit of the stage, levitating her hat and coat with her. A single tear ran down her cheek as she limped off the stage, all the laughs stopping abruptly when she closed the door.

“Insolents!” Trixie exclaimed, followed by a sob. She looked at one of her posters hanging on the wall and, in her fury, ripped it off. She went to where her wagon was, only to find it completely destroyed by vandals. Trixie couldn’t salvage any of the remains but for one photo which meant everything to her. She swallowed her tears before heading to the exit of the town, ignoring the pain of her injured leg. She didn’t want anypony to see her like this, but there were barely any ponies around anyway. She moved as fast as she could to leave town before any of the spectators could appear.

Once out, she sighed and followed the road. The sun was already starting to set. “It’s over… That was the last town. Trixie has nowhere to go and she’s broke… What am I supposed to do now?” She kept walking, the injury bleeding more and more with each step she took. “I don't have any bits for a train ticket and I can’t stay in a hotel…” She stopped dead on her track as a thought came to her mind.

“No! Trixie won’t go back to the place where it all started!” She yelled, stopping. ”Too many bad memories there; Trixie refuses to return!” But, then again, the Unicorn remembered that she had nowhere else to go, and didn’t have many bits left. Not to mention that she needed medical attention. She sighed loudly. “Seeing that there is no other option… I'll go back to Ponyville.” She once again started limping down the road. Ponyville wasn’t far, and she was sure she would be there before the sun dipped below the horizon.

Trixie shook her head, trying to forget everything. She looked around, searching for something to cover her injury. She found nothing.

“Just great… I lost my favorite hat and there’s nothing to wrap around my injury… And I'm still without a place to stay. What else could go wrong?” As she finished saying that, the awning above her ripped and all the water drenched her. Moments later, she sneezed. “What did I do to deserve this? I only wants to make a living… Is that too much to ask for?” Trixie said as she started to cry again. Nopony had ever seen her crying; she always did it when she was alone. She moved out from underneath the ripped off awning and noticed a building nearby. It was decorated in familiar purple designs.

“This is the boutique of that Unicorn who believes to be sophisticated… I remember coming here once when the Alicorn Amulet took over me. What was her name again?” Trixie asked to herself before sneezing again. She knocked on the door as loudly as she could, waiting a couple of minutes before knocking again. Finally, after five more minutes, the door opened. A white pony wearing a blue nightgown stood on the other side. At first, she was annoyed at having an unannounced visitor so late, but she got surprised when she saw who it was.

“Trixie?” Rarity said in confusion, her expression turning into a serious one and she spoke in an angry tone. “What are you, ruffian, doing here?”

Trixie slowly looked up at the fancy Unicorn with a weak look. “Trixie needs help…”
> The Most Generous Pony in Ponyville
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Rarity blinked several times, unsure of her situation. Trixie, the pony with the biggest ego she’d ever met, was standing in front of her—but she was drenched, dirty and injured. Rarity felt bad for seeing her like this. Even after all that she’d done, nopony deserved that.

“Please…” Trixie said in an almost inaudible tone after several moments of silence. The fancy Unicorn stepped aside.

“Come in.” Rarity said after sighing, closing the door as soon as the other Unicorn had stepped inside. Trixie didn’t say anything, opting to just stare at the floor. “I’ll light the fireplace and you can sleep by it tonight… Would you be so kind to give me your cape? Where’s your hat?”

“Trixie doesn’t mind if you take her cape, but her hat was lost in the middle of the storm,” The blue Unicorn said as she took off her cape and gave it to Rarity.

“Oh… I’m sorry to hear that,” The white pony said softly.

“I don't need your pity, it was just a hat. Trixie can get a new one,” Trixie said, puffing out her chest proudly. However, that caused her to step on her injured leg. “Ouch!”

“Let me get the first aid kit…” Rarity trotted to the bathroom, leaving Trixie’s wet coat on one of the chairs. She returned moments later with a towel and a box with a red cross painted on it. She covered Trixie with the towel first. “Sit on the couch while I take care of your injury.” Trixie did as she was told. She was too weak to protest and, besides, she really did need medical attention. Once she sat, she raised her injured leg for Rarity to take a look at it. “…It’s burnt. Were you playing with fire?”

“Don’t ask questions; just do what you have to!”

Rarity sighed, trying not to look offended as she opened the first aid kit and grabbed the ointment from it. She carefully applied it to the injury as she pursed her lips. “Now the bandage and then we’re finished.” Rarity said as she put the ointment back in the kit and took some bandages out. She wrapped Trixie’s injury with it. “Good as new! You need look after that leg for a while and get some rest. I’ll bring down some sheets and light the fire before you catch a cold.” The blue Unicorn nodded before sneezing. “We don’t want it to get worse, do we?” Rarity smiled warmly, but Trixie only glared at her. Rarity's smile faded away and turned around. “I’ll be right back.” She said before heading out of the room. Rarity returned minutes later. She covered Trixie with a sheet before lighting the fireplace.

“I’ll prepare a bath for you in the morning,” the fancy Unicorn said, still feeling pity for the other pony.

“Trixie... would like that.” Trixie said as she stared into the fireplace.

“Good night, Trixie.”

Trixie nodded and laid on the couch. Rarity sighed and headed to her room, placing her night coat on the bed before laying on it and covering herself with the sheets.

Poor thing… I hope that she gets better soon. She may not be a nice pony, but it still hurts seeing her like this. I won’t let her leave until she gets better. Rarity thought as she closed her eyes, falling asleep with the sound of the storm raging outside.

Trixie didn’t fall asleep. As soon as she heard Rarity’s door close, she sat up. “Finally that mare’s gone! I thought she would never leave… What is she planning to do with me? If she thinks that she can fool the Great and Powerful Trixie, she’s wrong!” The blue Unicorn looked down at her injured legs, now covered in bandages. "She gave me a place to sleep by the fire and she even treated my injury. Why? What does she get by doing this? I wonder… What if she asks Twilight Sparkle to send me before Princess Celestia to banish me?  Oh no, I can’t leave with this storm and in my current condition. I’m done for! I can’t say I’ll miss this place. I should never have come here; I was better off outside…” Trixie let out a sigh before resting her head on the couch again. “I better sleep for the last time before getting banished.” She said in a low voice. She then sneezed. “Banished and sick… Perfect…” She closed her eyes and fell asleep moments later, not knowing that she was being watched by Rarity, who was behind her. She came back downstairs to get a glass of water.

She was talking to herself… Does she really think that she’s going to get banished? This pony has problems; I hope that I can show her how wrong she is. Rarity thought before going to the kitchen for the glass of water she came looking for before returning to her bedroom.

The next morning…

Trixie woke up to the scent of something delicious being cooked. She opened her eyes only to find a filly staring down at her.

“Hi!” The filly exclaimed, grinning.

Trixie fell off the couch, lucky not to have hit the floor with her injured leg. Rarity came from the kitchen at the sound of somepony falling.

“Sweetie Belle, you shouldn’t disturb other ponies while they’re sleeping! Especially if they’re sick!” Rarity scolded her sister.

“I’m sorry, but I wanted her to wake up on the right hoof!”

The fancy pony sighed. “Next time, wait for them to wake up by themselves, darling.”

“Okay, sorry…” Sweetie Belle said as she went to sit at the table. Rarity approached to Trixie and helped her up.

“I apologize for my sister’s behavior. She’s staying with me for a few days until our parents get back from their—”

“Yeah, yeah, whatever.”

Rarity frowned, but calmed down after remembering it was Trixie she was talking to. “Anyway, I didn’t know she was disturbing you.”

“Trixie will forgive her. She’s just not used to waking up with company.” The blue Unicorn said as she stood up.

“Never?” Rarity asked.

Trixie shook her head. “She has been all alone since she left her parents’ house.” The fashionista looked at her with concern. Trixie noticed her expression and shook her head. “Don’t worry about Trixie; she’s fine by herself.” Trixie said, trying to sound proud, but Rarity noticed a strange tone in her voice, besides sounding weird because of her stuffy nose, of course.

"Right… The bath should be ready by now, you can go ahead and get in.” Rarity smiled as she tried to direct Trixie to the bathroom, but Trixie shoved her hoof the moment she was touched.

“Trixie can walk by herself, thank you very much.”

Rarity looked at her with annoyance as Trixie walked to the bathroom. Being polite once in a while won't kill you...

After taking her bath, Trixie returned to the table. Rarity and Sweetie Belle were already waiting for her.

“Trixie, after eating your breakfast, I want you to rest on the couch again while I make you some tea.”

“Nopony tells Trixie what to do!” Trixie said, raising her voice.

“Do you want to get better? I suggest you do as I say if you want to recover.”

“Trixie is fine!”

“That’s not what your red nose says!” Rarity exclaimed, pulling out a portable mirror and making Trixie look at herself. Her nose and eyes really were red.

“Do you still carry around that mirror?” The filly asked, looking at her sister with  a raised eyebrow.

“I never leave home without it.” Rarity said smugly as she put the mirror away.

Trixie grumbled, “Okay, 'pretty mare', Trixie will do what you say!” She shoved her food into her mouth promptly, glaring down at her plate. 

Rarity hissed at her guest. “You’ll thank me when you recover. Luckily for you, I’m not waiting for any customers today so you’ll be able to rest on the couch all day while I do some errands.” The white pony said before she started eating. Sweetie Belle joined her soon afterwards.

After breakfast, Rarity left with the promise to be back soon, leaving Sweetie Belle and Trixie alone. Rarity told her sister that if anypony came, to tell them to come back later. Trixie remained on the couch, covered with the sheet she slept with, drinking tea with gingerbread and sneezing occasionally while Sweetie Belle kept her company.

“How are you feeling, Trixie?” The filly cheerfully asked.

“She had been better.” The blue Unicorn answered, taking another sip of her tea.

“Why do you always say your name when you’re talking?”

“Because! Because… Trixie doesn’t have to answer you!”

“Okay, okay, I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to make you upset…” The filly looked down, ashamed.

Trixie glanced at one of the windows, not for any particular reason. All she wanted was to get better so she could leave Ponyville for good. “So… What do you think your sister is doing?” The magician pony asked out of nowhere.

Sweetie Belle looked at Trixie, surprised and confused at the same time. “She didn’t really tell me… But I think that she went to look for more supplies for her workshop.” The filly placed a hoof on her chin to help her think.

“Do you think she’s going to see Twilight Sparkle or any of her friends?” Trixie asked in an almost serious tone, still looking out the window. 

Sweetie Belle shook her head. “No, I don’t think so… She normally would, but she promised to be back soon. Besides, she has to look after you.”

“Trixie does not need anypony to…!” Before Trixie could finish speaking, she sneezed hard, then, she sneezed again and again.

“Do you need a tissue?” Sweetie Belle asked.

“No!” Trixie yelled, but she kept sneezing over and over again. “On second thought, Trixie could use one or two…” Sweetie Belle trotted to the kitchen and brought back a box full of tissues. She placed it next to Trixie, who immediately took one and started blowing her nose. The filly then went to the kitchen again and brought a trash can so Trixie could throw the used tissues away. The blue Unicorn looked at Sweetie Belle after throwing a tissue into the trash. The filly was smiling innocently. Trixie didn’t know why, but there was something on her face that she couldn’t resist. “Th-thank you…” Trixie nervously said, receiving a grin from the filly.

“No problem!” Sweetie Belle said, sitting on the couch. The magician pony looked out the window again.

Fancy mare, you’d better hurry before I turn soft over here! Trixie impatiently thought.


***


“Thank you very much, sir!”

“Please come again, Rarity!”

Rarity left the shop, waving at the cashier. “I’ve got everything I need now… I should probably get back to my boutique then.” But as Rarity had started her way back, she saw the Golden Oak library and stopped. “Maybe if I pay Twilight a visit and tell her about Trixie, she’ll help me.” The fancy Unicorn smiled at her brilliant idea and hurried to the library, entering. “Twilight, darling, hello!” The Unicorn in question turned as soon as she heard somepony calling her.

“Rarity, good morning! What brings you here?” Twilight said as she hugged her friend.

“Well…” Rarity began as she pulled away from the hug and looked at her friend. “Last night, in the middle of the storm, I had a visitor…”

“A visitor, really?” Twilight asked, intrigued. “Who would visit you in the middle of a storm?”

“You’d never guess who… It’s Trixie.”

Twilight’s eyes widened. “Trixie? You mean Trixie, Trixie? The Trixie whose ego surpasses even the clouds? The Trixie who kicked me out of Ponyville while under the corruption of the Alicorn Amulet? That Trixie?!” The lavender Unicorn questioned as she raised her voice.

“Yes, that Trixie!” The fashionista said, smiling nervously. “She’s staying at my place for a while...”

“She's what?! Why?!” Twilight asked, clearly confused.

“She knocked on my door last night, sick and injured. I couldn’t just leave her outside; she would probably have died! Besides, didn’t you say that she apologized for kicking you out of Ponyville?” Rarity explained.

“Yes, she did, but I don’t know if she meant it.” Twilight said before she sighed. “You did what you had to do, Rarity; you're very generous after all. Should I pay her a visit?” The bookworm pony proposed with a smile.

“I don’t think that would be a good idea, darling. You know her. Last night, when I went to the kitchen to get a glass of water, I overheard her talking to herself, saying something like she’d better get some sleep for the last time before getting banished… She doesn’t trust us.”

“Hmm… How sad. I hope she isn’t being too hard on you,” Twilight said, concerned.

“She is… she's demanding and proud, but I’m trying to be patient with her. I don’t know why, but something about her catches my attention. While she’s here, I’ll try to see if I can show her that we’re not bad as she thinks.”

“Good idea. Who knows, we might get a new friend!” Twilight said with a grin. Before Rarity could say something else, the library’s door opened and a timid yellow Pegasus entered.

“Um, Hi, I’m here…” Fluttershy nervously smiled at Twilight.

“Shy!” Twilight said as she trotted over to where Fluttershy was and gave her a peck on the lips. “I’m glad that you made it! Hold on, I have to find my bits before we can go…” Fluttershy nodded as Twilight went upstairs. Only then she noticed her best friend looking at her.

“Oh, Rarity! I’m so sorry I didn’t see you before!” The shy pony exclaimed, embarrassed.

“Don’t worry, darling. I understand that you’re nervous; it’s your first month anniversary with Twilight after all.”

Fluttershy nodded with a blush, smiling. Twilight returned moments later.

“I’m ready! Oh, Rarity, I hope that I’m not being rude…”

Rarity shook her head and closed her eyes. “Not at all, Twilight. I had to go anyway; you know why.” The fancy Unicorn exited the library and waved at her friends as she left. “Enjoy your lunch!”

“Thanks, Rarity!” Twilight said as she and Fluttershy waved back. They left the library a few minutes later. Twilight put a sign on the door that said: ‘Went to lunch, be back in an hour’. As they started walking to a restaurant, Twilight intertwined her tail with Fluttershy’s, both having big smiles on their faces.
> Can This Be Love?
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Back at the Carousel Boutique, Sweetie Belle was trying to entertain Trixie.

“And that’s when Applejack showed us her old clubhouse and, after restoring it, we made it our headquarters as the Cutie Mark Crusaders club house! Then, the girls and I started to…”

She’s still talking! How can anypony talk this much, non-stop?! You are going to pay, fancy lady, you are so going to pay... Trixie thought as she tried to smile, but she wasn’t good at it. The impatience in her face was obvious.

“And then we realized that books are boring! After that, we gave up on trying to get our cutie marks as librarians. Our next stop was…” But Sweetie Belle was interrupted by a door opening and Rarity entering her home.

“Hello, everypony! Sorry for taking so long, but I got the supplies I needed and food to prepare lunch!”

“Finally!” The blue Unicorn whispered, and then cleared her throat. “I mean, it was about time you showed up! What took you so long?!”

Rarity stopped and looked at her angrily at first. She then sighed and faked a smile smile. “I’m sorry, but I came across with Twilight and…”

“Sparkle?!” Trixie exclaimed, quickly standing up, stepping with her injured leg, ignoring the pain. “You told her that Trixie was here?!”

“Yes, but…”

“I knew it! I knew you didn’t care about Trixie at all! You asked Twilight Sparkle to get Trixie banished, didn’t you?!”

Rarity sternly looked at Sweetie Belle. The filly got the message and left the boutique. The fashionista looked again at Trixie when her sister left. “No, I did not! Why would I do that?”

“Because you hate Trixie! You want her gone forever, you want her to suffer and starve, and…!”

“No!” Rarity exclaimed all of the sudden, making Trixie to fall in silence. “Listen, now, I never said I hated you. I certainly think that you are annoying most of the time, but, hate you? Why don’t you trust us, why don't you trust me? I want to help you, that’s why I told Twilight and only her. She will help you if you give her the chance. And, banish you? From where did you get that? That’s just evil!”

The magician pony heard every word; she sensed honesty, but she had been fooled before. She wasn’t going to trust that easily. She sighed. “Okay, Trixie believes you… for now. Just don’t make her regret doing so.” 

Rarity smiled. “You won’t. Now, could you please don’t step with your injured leg? It will never get better if you keep doing that. And, would you be nice to stay on the couch until lunch is ready?” Trixie mumbled something, but obeyed. 

Sweetie Belle came back a few minutes later. “Is it safe to come in?” She asked, standing by the door.

“Yes, Sweetie, come in!”

The filly smiled as her older sister let her in. “Is everything okay?” Sweetie Belle worriedly asked, looking from her sister to Trixie.

“Yes, darling, don’t worry. Where did you go?”

“I just went to Sugarcube Corner to buy a chocolate,” The filly said as she sat on the table.

“Sweetie Belle, you know you’re not supposed to eat sweets before meals!”

“I know and I’m sorry, but I galloped until I couldn’t hear your yelling anymore and I ended up there!”

“I’m sorry, Sweetie, I didn’t realize we were yelling so loud…” Rarity said, embarrassed.

“You reminded me of when mom and dad fight, I end up galloping from home too…” Rarity blushed at this statement and looked at Trixie, who was just looking uninterested anywhere but her. Why would Sweetie Belle say something like that? Ponies fight all the time, but why it reminded her of a couple’s quarrel? She didn’t have feelings for Trixie and she was certain that Trixie didn’t like her either. Was it because she was staying with her? But it was just one day and they never had a friendly talk, just Trixie being, well, Trixie. Rarity didn’t realize that she was still staring at her guest, until the later sneezed and looked at her.

“What?!” Trixie asked with annoyence. “Does Trixie has something on her face?”

“What? No, nothing! I just got, uh, distracted!” Rarity said, looking away to hide the sudden blush. “I-I’ll be in the kitchen!” She added and trotted back to the kitchen.

What’s with her…? Trixie thought, before fixing her gaze on the ceiling.

Half an hour later, lunch was ready and everypony went to the table to eat. (Rarity offered Trixie do bring the food to her but she refused, saying that she was not weak). Lunch was quiet, every time Rarity tried to start a conversation, it would die quickly -- Trixie didn’t seem a pony who liked to talk. She just stared at her food and occasionally had a bite. The white pony looked at her with concern.

“Rarity… Rarity?!” Sweetie Belle tried to get the attention of her sister. “Rarity?!” 

The fancy Unicorn shook her head and looked at the filly. “Sorry, Sweetie Belle, what was it?”

“I was telling you that after lunch I’m going to see Apple Bloom and Scootaloo.”

“Sure, sure… have fun! I’ll see you later,” Rarity distractedly said.

“I’m not leaving yet…” The filly confusedly said. “Are you feeling well, sis?”

“Yes, I’m perfectly fine.” The white pony smiled nervously.

“Are you sure? You are acting… strange.”

“No, no, no... I’m fine, really. Please, keep eating, Sweetie Belle.”

The filly obeyed her sister, but she wasn’t convinced. An hour later, everypony finished eating and Sweetie Belle was ready to go. “Goodbye, sis! I’ll be back before it gets dark!”

“Have fun, Sweetie Belle, take care!” Rarity said as her little sister left, waving a hoof at her. Rarity sighed after closing the door. She looked at Trixie, who got back to the couch as soon as she finished her lunch. Once again, Rarity found herself staring at her without realizing it until Trixie spotted her.

“What?! Seriously, why are you staring at Trixie like that?!” 

Rarity shook her head again. “My apologies! I-I need to walk to clear my mind. Will you be fine alone for a while?”

“Trixie has been fine on her own until now, she doesn’t need anypony or anyone to help her.”

“Fine. You have books there if you get bored.” Rarity said, pointing at her bookshelves.

Trixie used her magic to bring some books towards her. “Ponyrella? The Beauty and the Draconequus? Little mares? What is this garbage?!"

“How rude! It’s better than laying there doing nothing all day!” Rarity said, offended.

“Whatever, just go already.” The magician pony said, putting the book on the table next to her.

The fancy Unicorn huffed. “I’ll be back as soon as I can.”

“Take your time.” Rarity left, softly closing the door behind her and leaving Trixie to herself, staring at the ceiling for a few moments before looking back at the books. She sighed and used her magic to pick up Ponyrella and opened it, sneezed, then started reading.


***


Who does she thinks she is to treat me like that in my own home?! She doesn’t know anything about how to treat a lady and she certainly isn’t one herself! Rarity thought, angry as she trotted through the market, but after letting a sigh out, her thoughts changed. Still, why am I suddenly feeling strange by looking at her? Only once I found myself staring at somepony like that but it’s impossible it is that, it must be something else! I’m so confused right now… I need to talk to somepony! Because she was so in on her thoughts, she crashed with a pony and both of them fell to the ground.

“I’m-I’m sorry…”

“No, it was my fault… Fluttershy?” The fashionista said, quickly helping her best friend to get up. “What are you doing here? Weren’t you with Twilight?”

“Rarity?” The timid Pegasus confusedly said. Rarity isn’t the kind of pony who would crash with somepony. “Umm… yes, we just finished our date and I came here to get vegetables for Angel Bunny. What are you doing here? If you don’t mind me asking…”

“Oh, well, I just decided to stretch my hooves, I'm improvising my day.” Rarity nervously said.

“Is Trixie giving you a hard time…?” Fluttershy asked out of nowhere.

“Yes... Wait, did Twilight tell you that Trixie is staying with me?” Rarity asked with signs of anger, but she quickly calmed down because she didn't want to scare Fluttershy. “Sorry, darling, but I asked Twilight not to tell anyone.

“She told me on our date but I didn’t know she shouldn’t have. I’m sorry, Rarity…” Fluttershy sadly said.

Rarity sighed. “Now that I think about it, it's not that bad. You won’t tell anypony else, right?” Fluttershy shook her head, making Rarity smile. “Good. So, what are you going to buy.”

“I just need some fresh lettuce; Angel wouldn’t eat the ones I have at home.”

“Let me help you! But you shouldn’t let him to boss you around like that.” The fancy Unicorn said as she walked with Fluttershy to a post.

“You know I can’t help it, Rarity, I can’t fight back, I just… can’t…”

“Didn’t Iron Will teach you anything? Not even a bit?”

“I can’t always be assertive, I don’t feel comfortable doing it…”

“But, Fluttershy…”

“I'm sorry Rarity, but this is who I am, I can’t change it.” Rarity looked at her friend with a worried expression. “L-Let’s talk about something else…” The shy pony nervously said, looking away. They got to the post and bought fresh lettuce and walked out from the market area.

“How was your date with Twilight?” Rarity asked once out.

“It was amazing, just like our first date! She is so romantic when we are alone, she gave me my favorite flowers, they were so delicious! And she took me to lunch to the most beautiful restaurant, she reserved a table on the balcony so I could see all the pretty birds but, for my surprise, the birds performed a wonderful song for me. Twilight then told me that she been reading about birds and learnt to train them and then, she told me she loved me. It was the best day ever! My heart was beating so fast and my stomach felt funny the entire date, I almost couldn’t talk without fearing I would pass out because of Twilight. It’s incredible how romantic she became after starting dating; she actually stops reading when I come.” The timid Pegasus told her story with dreamily eyes and blushing while Rarity listened every word as she smiled.

“That sounds so romantic, I envy you Fluttershy! And, let me guess, you two couldn’t stop staring at each other.”

Fluttershy shook her head, smiling and blushing. “Rarity, to love and be loved is the best feeling in the world… Have you ever felt like this?”

Rarity looked down. “Not really… the pony that I have ever loved was Prince Blueblood, but he turned out to be a jerk... I haven’t fallen in love since then…” The fancy Unicorn thought about Trixie again. It’s true that she had been staring at her more than normal lately, but she hadn’t felt that “spark” like when she’d met Prince Blueblood. It wasn’t love, she was just not used to see the mare in such shape.

“Rarity… are you okay?” The white pony blinked several times and looked at Fluttershy, who was looking at her with a worried look.

“Y-Yes, I’m fine! Don’t worry, darling,” Rarity said, grinning nervously.

“Are you sure…?”

“Absolutely sure! I better go back to the boutique before Trixie dies of boredom. Fluttershy, I’ll see you tomorrow at the spa.”

“O-Okay… Goodbye.”

Rarity waved at her best friend as she trotted back to the boutique, thinking on what to do to cheer Trixie up.


***


“Ha! Take that you evil step-mother and step-sisters! Ponyrella got the prince after all!” Trixie said, hitting the picture of the step mother with her hoof. “Oh, are you going to cry? Poor little filly!” As Trixie chuckled, she put the book back where it was in Rarity’s library. “Wait a moment…” She used her magic to take another book and put it closer to read it. “Ponyrella? She has two copies?! And this one is bigger. Why would she have two copies, one larger than the other one?” But before she could open it, the front door opened. Trixie put the bigger book back on the library and the smaller one back to the table next to her before Rarity saw her.

“Trixie! I'm sorry for taking so long. I think I overdid with my walk.” The fashionista grinned nervously.

Trixie looked at her for a moment and then looked back to the fire place. “Back already? Trixie barely missed your presence.” She said, sounding like she didn’t care. 

Rarity mumbled, “Oh yeah, I definitely don’t have a crush on you!”

“You said something?”

“No, nothing! How’s your leg?” The fancy Unicorn said pretending to smile and trotting to Trixie’s side.

“It's fine. I'm Hoping that it gets healed soon so Trixie can leave this place for good.”

Rarity, once again, struggled to not to explode. She sighed to calm down and looked around. She noticed the books in a different place. “Have you been... reading?”

Trixie mentally facehoofed and looked at the books. I knew that Ponyrella was at the end! “Well, yeah. Trixie doesn’t have much to do around here.”

“Why did you read the foals version of Ponyrella?” 

Trixie looked at her. “Foals version?”

“Yes,” Rarity spoke before turning to her library and taking the complete version of Ponyrella with her magic. “That’s the one I used to read to Sweetie Belle when she was younger. This is the complete one.” The white pony said, smiling.

“No wonder why it was so dull!” 

Rarity giggled a bit before putting a hoof on her mouth to stop herself. “Maybe you will read the other one some of these days before being able to walk again.”

“Trixie can’t wait for that day to come.” Trixie said, crossing her forelegs and looking away. But Rarity could notice that she looked up and touched her mane on her head, what she didn’t know is that Trixie did it looking sad. But Rarity could figure out that she missed her hat, which gave her an idea.

“I know! What if I make you a new hat?!” The fashionista suddenly exclaimed with sparkles in her eyes, which scared Trixie.

“A new hat?" Trixie confusedly said  as she raised an eyebrow. “Why?”

“Why not? I’m sure it will cheer you up! A magician isn’t anything without their hat!”

“Trixie isn’t a magician anymore, and...even if she was, it wouldn’t be the same.” After saying that, Trixie covered her mouth with her forelegs, but it was too late. Rarity heard it.

After a few moments of silence only broken by Trixie sneezing, Rarity spoke with concern on her voice. “You… you aren’t a magician anymore…? Why? Is it has to be with what happened to you last night?”

“Trixie doesn’t have to tell you anything.” Trixie said, looking away.

But Rarity didn’t give up, she decided not to talk about last night for now. “What about your hat? I still remember it, I can make you one exactly like your old one, you don’t even have to pay for it, it will be a gift!”

“It’s not that…” Trixie said after sighing.

“Then what is it?” Rarity asked, her voice getting even more concerned.

Trixie looked at her after being silent for a few seconds with a sad look before speaking again. “Because it belonged to my brother, Clementine.”
> Trixie's Special Hat
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

“You have a brother?!” Rarity exclaimed, completely taken off guard. The situation completely unexpected. Not only had Trixie confessed something personal, but she had also talked in first person.

“Had a brother... He was the only pony I could rely on. My parents were nice to me, but my brother always found time to spend with me... he was my only friend. Every time I needed something, he was there, even with the tiniest problem. He was a magician, and he was the reason why I decided to become one on the first place: to follow in his hoofsteps. But one day, he woke up ill and no doctor could help him… he died within a week. But before he died, he gave me his hat to remember him and made me promise to fulfill my dreams and be good. I was just a filly back then, my mother and father were also devastated. I tried to keep my promise and I still went to school, but everypony was being mean to me! Until, one day, I couldn’t hold back anymore. I became what the bullies were, but not before making them regret for what they did to me!”

Rarity had to wipe her wet cheek from such a sad story. It all made sense now, why Trixie was the way she was, and why she wasn’t fond with anypony. Trixie suddenly looked at her and realized that she’d said too much. She quickly stood up, not stepping with her injured leg, and pointed at the white pony.

“Listen now, fancy lady! If you tell anypony about what Trixie just said, she won't forgive you! She might have let you tell Twilight Sparkle about Trixie being here, but this must remain a secret!” There was something about the way that Trixie spoke and looked at her that it actually scared Rarity.

“I-I won’t tell anypony!” The fancy Unicorn said, waving one of her forelegs in front of her.

“You better not! Trixie doesn’t know how you managed to deceive her and make her talk about her personal life, but that won’t happen again! Now, if you don’t have anything else to say, get out of Trixie’s sight!"

Rarity nodded and quickly trotted to her workshop, closing the door behind her. “For a moment or two there, I thought she’s been corrupted by the Alicorn Amulet, again! She obviously wasn’t joking, I better keep my mouth shut.” She muttered before walking to one of the mannequins. She started to think on a design for a new dress to keep her mind busy. But different thoughts hit her anyway. “No wonder why she loves that hat… it might be old fashioned, but it’s still special for her. Maybe if I find it, then she would change. Right?” Rarity shook her head. “Be realistic, Rarity! It flew away in the middle of a storm, it could be anywhere!” The fashionista focused on her work after realizing that she would never find Trixie’s hat. She remained in her workshop for the rest of the day, thinking what she could do for Trixie, even during the afternoon when Sweetie Belle arrived. The filly tried to talk with her, and tell her about her adventures, but Rarity didn’t actually listen to her. So instead, Sweetie Belle went back with Trixie, who was now reading Little Mares.

“You’ve become pretty fond of my sister’s corny books?” Sweetie Belle asked once she sat on the couch.

“Not really. Trixie doesn’t have anything else to do but reading these things.” The  blue Unicorn replied, looking uninterested but she was actually enjoying the book. Maybe it was because they were about something she’d never got the chance to experience: Love and generosity. She had to keep reading and find out what happened next. The filly stared at the mare suspiciously. Trixie noticed this, and looked at Sweetie Belle, afraid of what was she going to say.

“Wait a moment…” Sweetie Belle said, scratching her chin with her hoof. Trixie gulped, was she so obvious? Could the filly see that she was enjoying the books. “Weren’t you the pony who once came here to show off her magic, and later returned to banish Twilight from Ponyville and enslave us all?!”

Trixie’s eyes went wide as she lowered the book, surprised for the sudden question. “Umm…Well…” The Magician pony mumbled. She really didn’t want to discuss her last ‘visit’. Fortunately, Rarity stepped inside the living room just in time.

“Sweetie Belle, first, do not shout in my boutique, our guest is right in front of you! Second, do not overwhelm her with such questions!” Rarity scolded her younger sister.

“S-Sorry, sis, but I just remembered who she was and I couldn’t control my voice...” The filly said, looking down. Her sister sighed.

“It’s fine, darling. But apologize to Trixie.” 

Sweetie Belle slowly looked up. “I’m sorry…”

“You are forgiven.” Trixie said with a serious expression. “And yes, Trixie is that pony... but the slave part doesn’t count! Trixie was corrupted!” she quickly added.

“By the amulet you searched and put on of your own free will.” The fancy Unicorn added, glaring at Trixie. Trixie nowfocused her attention on Rarity.

“She did not know that it was too powerful for her to handle!”

“And that ignorance almost consumes you forever; your jealousy blinded you!” Rarity said, raising her voice.

Trixie stood up, dropping the book on the floor but this time, her injured leg on the air.  “Jealousy?” She asked, outraged.

“You couldn’t stand that somepony else proved to be better than you in front of an audience, you were determined to beat Twilight in one way or another!” Rarity was starting to get furious. Sweetie Belle looked from one mare to the other, scared. She really couldn't stand quarrels.

“Trixie just wanted to get stronger than Twilight Sparkle, slavery was not part of her plan!” Trixie said, also raising her voice and starting to get furious.

“You are lucky that Twilight came up with a plan to save you from the amulet!”

“Trixie didn’t ask for anypony's help, she could have solved it by herself!”

“Yeah, right. And you made me do those awful banners!”

“Hey, don't insult Trixie's banners!”

“Stop it!” Sweetie Belle exclaimed when she couldn't stand it anymore “Seriously, you two are driving me nuts!!! Why don’t you just propose to her already?!” The filly panted for the few moments, before turning to the door that lead to the other room and approached to it, turning to see the older mares one more time before leaving. Her eyes were wet. “Rarity, I came here to have fun and spend time with you instead of going with mom and dad. Is this your idea of fun?! Having quarrels in front of me? Next time, I’ll go with our parents!” With that being said, the filly turned and left the room, leaving the mares alone and confused.

Rarity looked at Trixie, who was picking up the book she dropped. Rarity could swear that she was looking a bit sad. But she didn’t know what was on her mind.

These books are pure fantasy, there is no kindness or love on the real world! Anypony seems to be able to leave the past in the past. Trixie angrily thought. I will not read anymore lies!

“Trixie…?” Rarity quietly said. The Magician pony slowly looked at her.

“What?!”

“I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to bring that up, I don’t know what happened to me.”

Trixie looked at her host in the eyes for some moments, noticing them wet, she didn’t know why but she didn’t like to see that.

“Trixie will let it pass, as long as you don’t do it again.” The magician pony said with seriousness.

Rarity smiled. “Oh thank you! And I promise that I won’t! It’s time for tea, you would want some?” Trixie thought for a moment, before slowly nodding. “Great! Now be patient, please, I’ll make it right away!” The fancy Unicorn headed to the kitchen with a smile on her face while Trixie laid on the couch again, opening the book.

Maybe not everything is a lie… The blue Unicorn though, before continuing from where she had left off.

As soon as Rarity reached the kitchen, her smile faded as she thought of Sweetie Belle. Poor Sweetie, I should have controlled myself. I know how she feels about quarrels… I need to properly apologize to her. But, once again, she’d mentioned something related to love… Why does she keeps mentioning it? The fashionista put a teapot filled of water on the stove. And I still want to do something for Trixie to cheer her up, which is normal, but why do I feel so awful for not being able to do so?  Rarity sighed and took three cups with her magic just as the teapot started to whistle. She put everything on a tray and took them to the living room.


***


The next morning, Rarity woke up with her sister sleeping on a mattress on the floor at the feet of her bed. Sweetie Belle said she could sleep in a sleeping bag, but Rarity insisted on putting down a mattress. The sisters made up the afternoon before, when Rarity brought her a cup of tea and talked. The fancy Unicorn apologized to her little sister and promised to make it up. But it couldn’t be today; Rarity had the weekly spa day with Fluttershy and she had never cancelled it. The plans for the day were easy, eat breakfast, work until the appointment for the Spa and relax, talking with her best friend before going back home. Hopefully, her guest wouldn’t need anything, causing a modification on the plans. The white pony was now making breakfast. Trixie was still asleep so she was careful to not make any noise. She woke her up once breakfast was served.

“Trixie, time to wake up…” Rarity whispered as she shook Trixie carefully. The magician pony barely opened her eyes. She opened them wide as soon as she felt a hoof on her touching her.

“Get your hoof off from Trixie!” Trixie said, sitting and getting away from Rarity.

“You don’t need to be rude! I was just trying to wake you up, or would you rather eat your breakfast cold?!” Trixie crossed her forelegs and looked away, hissing.

“Just… go. Trixie can stand up by herself,” Trixie kept her rude attitude. The fancy Unicorn controlled herself to prevent her from raising her voice, she just turned and went back to her room to wake up Sweetie Belle. When they got back, Trixie was already on the table, eating.

“Where are your manners?! Wait for everypony to be on the table before eating!”

“Tbwixie waff fungry!”

“And swallow before speaking!”

Trixie swallowed. “Happy, Princess?”

Rarity opened her mouth to keep arguing but Sweetie Belle looked at her and remembered her promise. Rarity, instead, gulped and spoke as calmly as she could. “Please, behave on the table.”

“You are not Trixie’s boss…” the Magician pony mumbled, before returning to eat. Rarity sighed and sat on the table to eat her breakfast.

After breakfast and working, Rarity was ready to go to the spa. She was at the door of her boutique, the sign that read “Closed for an hour” already on the door and she was saying goodbye to her sister.

“I’m sorry to leave you again with her, but I promised Fluttershy…”

“Don’t worry, sis, you go and have fun!”

“If something happens, go see Twilight, she’s closer and knows that she’s here.”

“I will!”

“I’ll be back in an hour,”The fashionista said, before turning and starting her way to the spa.

“See you later Rarity!” The filly said, waving her hoof as her sister left. She closed the door when she couldn’t see Rarity anymore and she walked to the front of the couch where Trixie was reading Little Mares and stared at her, smiling.

“What?” the older mare said with annoyance, looking up from the book.

“Have you ever had a special somepony?” Sweetie Belle asked, grinning.


***


“I’m Rarity, I have a reservation for two today, has my friend shown up yet?”

“Good afternoon, Miss Rarity! We were waiting for you. And your friend’s name is...?” The receptionist said with a smile on her face.

“Fluttershy.”

“Y-Yes?” A quiet voice was heard from behind Rarity. She turned to find a shy Pegasus by the door.

“Fluttershy, darling, Just in time!” The fancy Unicorn smiled. “We have much to talk about, come on, let us go in!”

“O-Okay…” Fluttershy said, following her friend. They first took a mud bath.

“So, Fluttershy, how’s everything with you?” Rarity asked as she relaxed.

“Wonderful, it couldn’t be better. I look after the cutest critters, I have the most wonderful marefriend, I have great friends and soon, the eggs of a bird family will hatch. I couldn’t be happier. How about you, Rarity?” The timid Pegasus said on her usual quiet voice, but with an added cheerful tone.

“I don’t have anypony in mind; I just can’t find the stallion for me, but I know that there’s somepony out there for me, it’s just that he hasn’t found me yet. But I’m patient.” The white pony said, smiling while she relaxed. Fluttershy looked at her best friend.

“I admire your patience, Rarity, the best of life comes the more you wait.”

“When did you become Coltfucius?” Rarity said, looking at Fluttershy with a surprised face.

“A month, more or less,” The timid pony said, still smiling.

“Since you started dating Twilight?” Fluttershy nodded happily, causing Rarity to giggle.

“And Trixie?” The shy Pegasus asked. The fancy Unicorn suddenly blushed and got nervous.

“Wh-What about her?”

“Umm… well, is she being mean or something?” Fluttershy asked worried and in a low tone, ashamed fort making her best friend nervous and not knowing how she did it. Rarity released the air she had in her mouth and spoke, after recovering her usual white on her cheeks.

“It is not easy, Fluttershy; she’s arrogant and already got my nerves more than once. But even after that, I won’t kick her out, she’s still weak to be on her own and doesn’t have anywhere to go. Sometimes I wish I wasn't so generous…”

“Don’t be like that, Rarity… You are doing the right thing by letting her stay with you, who knows? She may change… I hope…”

“I know, I know… But what if she doesn’t? I know you changed Discord, but he isn’t like her.”

“He was the God of Chaos…”

“Yes, but I prefer him before Trixie! Oh, don’t look at me like that, dear, I wasn’t yelling at you, I was yelling at myself,” The fancy Unicorn said after seeing her friend looking offended.

“O-Okay… But what are you going to do?“ Fluttershy said, recovering from the pain her best friend mad accidentally caused her.

“I don’t know, I thought about making her a new hat since she lost hers, but she refused! The only way I could cheer her up is if I find her hat but it got lost in the storm...” Rarity sadly said.

“Why doesn’t she let you make her a new one?” Fluttershy nervously asked.

Rarity knew she would ask that and remembered her promise. “Because… because… because you know how she is; she doesn’t trust my skills!” The Unicorn lied, smiling nervously, Fluttershy realized this, but didn’t dare ask.

“I-I see…”

The rest of the session went on relaxing, with them talking about their days. Fluttershy told Rarity about a surprise she had that morning. Somepony had knocked on her door before she was able to go to the kitchen to make her breakfast and Angel Bunny’s. When she opened it, she found the local mailmare on the other side with a package. Inside, there were already made breakfast for her and also for Angel bunny, with a letter that said: Good morning, Shy! I woke up early and took the liberty to make you and Angel your breakfast since I know your favorites, bon apetit! With love, Twilight.

“Oh, wow, you are so lucky darling!” The fancy Unicorn commented. Fluttershy blushed as she smiled in response.

Once the session was over, Rarity accompanied her best friend to the exit of Ponyville before going back to her boutique.

“I had a great time!” Rarity said with a smile once they reached the exit.

“Me too… I have to feed the critters now and see if the eggs hatch. I’ll see you later Rarity.”

“I’ll see you later, darling!” They hugged and Rarity waved at Fluttershy as she left. Once she couldn’t see her anymore, she turned and started to walk back to her boutique, she looked at the beautiful sky while she thought about what to do with Trixie. But as she was looking at the sky, something caught her attention in one of the trees. She stopped and took. She noticed something blue jutting out from the branches. “That’s strange… What can it be?” Rarity softly hit the tree a few times and the object moved a bit. “Could this be…?” Rarity used her magic to remove the object from the branches. It was Trixie’s hat; she’d just found Trixie’s brother’s hat! “I can’t believe my luck! I have to wash this before give it back to Trixie!”
> Dreams and New Feelings
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 “Come on, Trix, you’ve almost got me!”

“Stop running so fast, brother!”

“Where the fun would be if I just let you catch me!”

“My hooves are not made for running, Can you at least slow down a little?” A filly Trixie was following a pony with the very same hat that she had lost, but no matter how fast she galloped, she could never reach him. “Clementine… I’m getting tired. Why don’t we rest?” Both ponies stopped.

“Very well, five minutes.” The stallion said as he sat down on a hill. Trixie smiled and trotted towards her older brother. But even as she got closer, she couldn't discern his features. She reached out as if to touch him, but her hoof only went through him as if he was a ghost. The two exchanged glances. Trixie smiled happily, but suddenly, the wind started to blow harder, causing the leaves to lift from the ground and into the air. The figure slowly dissolved from its head down to its hooves and followed the leaves.

“Clementine!” Trixie exclaimed. She could only watch with tears flowing down her face as her brother disappeared.

“Remember, Trix, fulfill your dreams and be good with everypony… Take my hat, so I can always be with you…”

“Clementine, please don’t leave me! I need you--I need you, brother!” Trixie shouted as she tried to reach the dissolving figure. 

Moments later, he was gone, taking all the good memories with him. But something started to fall slowly towards her--it was Clementine's hat. Trixie was about to grab it, but it vanished just as it was within reach. Trixie, now all alone, burst into tears.

The magician pony woke up abruptly, sitting up and panting, with Little Mares underneath her hoof. She opened it where she left off, she had just reached to the chapter where one of the characters dies. She felt something running down her cheeks and used her free hoof to clean it; they were tears. She cleaned all of them, thinking about her dream, then, she looked at the book she was holding. She’d gotten hooked on that book because the sisters reminded Trixie of her brother, who was also gentle and generous. She really missed him. When he died, he took her happiness with him, her light. She was alone in the dark now.

“You’re finally awake!” Trixie opened her eyes wide and looked toward where the voice had come from, only to find Sweetie Belle. “Are you Okay? You were moving a lot in your sleep and you were mumbling things…”

Trixie stared at the filly for a few moments. She was around the age Trixie had been when her brother passed away. “Trixie is fine…”

“Hey! Your voice! It doesn’t sounds weird anymore!” Sweetie Belle said with a smile on her face. Trixie blinked several times and breathed with her nose. She could do it again and she didn’t feel sick anymore! “See? Resting did help, just like my sister said!” The filly excitedly said as she jumped on the spot. The magician pony was smiling inside; all she needed now was for her leg to heal and she could leave Ponyville for good.

“Well, at least Trixie won’t be sneezing anymore… Where’s your sister?” The smile on Sweetie Belle changed to a confused look.

“She’s in her workshop. She was hiding something, but she wouldn’t tell me what it was and just rushed in. I don’t know what’s gotten into her…”

“As long as she doesn’t bother Trixie, she won’t care what’s she’s doing.” Trixie said as she stood up.

“Where are you going?” The filly asked in a confused tone.

“Trixie just needs a glass of water.” The older Unicorn replied, a bit annoyed.

“I can get it for you!”

“Trixie can do it by herself!” The magician pony protested, almost raising her voice. Even the slight inclination had scared Sweetie Belle. Trixie didn’t know why, but she felt bad about it. “But if you really wish to do it, Trixie won’t stop you.”

Sweetie Belle grinned. “Yay!” The filly excitedly exclaimed before trotting into the kitchen while Trixie sat back on the couch. Sweetie Belle came back moments later with a glass full of water and gave it to Trixie. The older mare took hold of it with her magic and took a sip. She then noticed that Sweetie Belle was staring at her.

Trixie sighed. “Trixie… appreciates the gesture.” She said, closing her eyes.

The filly grinned again. “You’re welcome!”

Just as Trixie finished her glass of water, the door that led to Rarity’s workshop opened and the fancy Unicorn walked in.

“Trixie! I’m glad you are awake; I have something for you!” Rarity said, smiling as she approached to her guest. Using her magic, she levitated Trixie’s cape toward her. “I forgot to give it to you before, it’s already dry.” The white pony said, still smiling.

Trixie took her cape with her hooves and examined it closely. “Trixie can see that there are no traces of mud here… and it smells nice,” Trixie said before she looked at Rarity. “Trixie is thankful for your service, fancy lady… But it’s still incomplete. It won’t be the same without the hat,” Trixie added.

“Yes, I’m sorry about that, but you refused to let me make a new one for you…”

Trixie’s expression changed into one of anger. “Trixie already explained to you why!”.

“I know, and you don’t need to yell at me!” The fashionista replied with an offended look, raising her voice. She then took a breath to calm down, once again remembering the promise she had made to her little sister.

“Sis! What were you hiding when…?” She was cut silent by Rarity’s hoof on her mouth.

“Sweetie, can I talk with you in private? Excuse me, Trixie,” The white pony said as she took her sister to the workshop.

“What was that for?!” Sweetie Belle protested once Rarity released her.

“I'm sorry, Sweetie Belle, but I don’t want Trixie to find out just yet,” Rarity said, closing the door.

“Find out about what?”

“This…” The fancy Unicorn led her little sister to a table in front of a window. On said table it laid Trixie’s hat.

“You found…!” She was silenced once again by her sister’s hoof.

“What did I just say?!”

“Mmhmh Mhmh!”

Rarity removed her hoof. “Yes, darling?”

“Sorry, sis! Where did you find it? I thought it was lost during the storm a few days ago.”

“I thought it was, but I found it on a tree after saying goodbye to Fluttershy. Can you believe it?!”

“This must be your lucky day!” Sweetie Belle said before looking at Rarity. “But why are you hiding it? Why don’t you give it to Trixie?”

“Because it’s not dry yet. I went to visit Twilight earlier to see if she knew a spell that could clean it. She was able to remove most of the stains but a few were left. She didn’t dare try to remove the rest because she told me that she could rip the hat. But she did a nice job! I just had to wash it and now it’s good as new!” Rarity proudly explained to her sister.

“You’re wonderful, sis! She will be so excited when she sees her brother’s hat again.”

“Yes, I hope so… Wait a minute, how did you know!?”

Sweetie Belle opened her eyes widely and looked at Rarity. “I… I overheard…”

“Sweetie Belle, you know you shouldn’t eavesdrop on other ponies!”

“I know, but I couldn’t help it! I was worried!”

“Then you know you can’t tell Trixie or she will think I told you.”

“I won’t… So, when is it going to dry?”

“Maybe by tonight, sooner if it gets windy.”

“I can’t wait to see her face when she sees it!” The filly excitedly said.

“Me neither. But I have to work now. Could you please tell Trixie not to move around too much? I may have some customers.”

“Will do, Rarity!” Sweetie Belle trotted out of the room and told Trixie what Rarity asked for. Trixie reluctantly sat down and continued reading.

As the hours passed, customers came and went. Sweetie Belle didn’t want to bother her sister as she worked so she decided to visit her friends. Trixie’s eyes were starting to get tired after reading for so long, so she took her cape and went around the back of the boutique for some rest. Luckily, nopony seemed to recognize her and ponies never walked past there.

Finally, I can be in peace. If it isn’t that filly, it’s her sister and now all those ponies buying clothes! What’s the point?! We rarely use them!

“Umm… Trixie?” Trixie’s thoughts were interrupted by the voice of one of the ponies she least wanted to see. She sat up and slowly turned around to find Twilight Sparkle looking at her. “What are you doing here by yourself?” The lavender Unicorn asked, both confused and worried.

“Sparkle! Trixie knew it was only a matter of time until you came to see her. What do you want?” The blue Unicorn said, not exactly polite.

“Checking on how you’re doing? And trying to get a hat. Summer’s coming and Fluttershy could use one…” Twilight said, slightly offended.  As she spoke, a smile eventually spread across her face. 

“Trixie didn’t ask for your life story, she just… Why can’t Flutterfly buy one by herself?”

“It’s Fluttershy and I want to surprise her. It’s what you do when you’re in a relationship, you know? Or at least that’s what I read.” The bookworm pony said, placing a hoof on her chin as she finished talking.

“Relationship? You, Twilight Sparkle, are dating somepony? Why? What’s the point?” Trixie asked, confused and slightly interested.

“What's the point? Trixie, having a special somepony completes your life. It gives you a reason to smile and gives you a goal--to make that special somepony as happy as they make you. Seriously, you don’t know what you’re missing,” The bookworm pony said with sparkles in her eyes. Trixie thought for a few moments about what she’d just heard, shaking her her head soon afterwards.

“Trixie is fine by herself and she doesn’t need a special somepony that wastes her time and empties her pockets even more than they already are. Besides, everypony is the same; nopony is gentle and generous. Trixie will never fall in love.” Trixie said as she looked away. She once promised herself to only date somepony who was good enough for her.

“Are you sure about that? I don’t know, Trixie, there are generous ponies out there, if you just give them a chance…” Twilight began, but Trixie interrupted her before she could finish her sentence.

“Trixie will give them a chance if she finds a pony worthy of one.” The magician pony said, not looking at Twilight.

“Fine…  Well, I have to go. I’ll see you later?” Twilight waited for a response, but she was just ignored by her. She sighed and turned away, walking inside the boutique. Nopony is generous and gentle? Is she blind?! She can’t say that after what Rarity is doing for her! Calm down, Twilight, give her time… focus on getting your marefriend a gift! She’s always under the sun during summer and she needs protection. The lavender Unicorn thought as she entered her friend’s boutique.

The sun was setting when the last customer had left. Trixie went back inside to sit on the couch, grabbing her favorite book. Rarity came from her workshop minutes after her guest had started to read.

“You really love that book, don’t you?” Rarity commented, almost in a joking manner.

“So what? Trixie can do as she pleases!” Trixie rudely replied.

The fashionista glared at her. You better change your attitude when I return your precious hat tonight! Rarity had to calm down before speaking again.“I’m going to prepare dinner; it shouldn’t take long.” Rarity turned around and went to the kitchen. Sweetie Belle entered from the other room and looked at Trixie with a smile. Trixie just looked at her for a few moments before reading again. She had gotten used of it. The filly then followed her sister’s example by going into the kitchen.

Half an hour later, dinner was served. Trixie closed the book and took a seat at the table. This time, she waited until everypony was at the table before starting to eat. They ate in silence again. Rarity didn’t know how to start a conversation with the most egocentric pony she’d ever met and Trixie didn’t want to talk with them. Sweetie Belle didn’t dare to break the awkward silence. After they were done, Trixie prepared to get some sleep on the couch.

“Wait a moment, Trixie, I want to show you something!” Rarity said before rushing to her workshop. Sweetie Belle stayed behind with Trixie, who looked at the filly in confusion.

“What?” Trixie asked to her, hoping to get an answer that could put her mind at ease.

“I can’t tell you, but you’ll know soon enough!” Sweetie Belle said, smiling with her eyes closed. The fancy Unicorn returned moments later, levitating a box. She gave it to Trixie.

“Open it, please.” Rarity said, looking at her with a friendly face. Trixie took it, still confused, and opened it. Her jaw dropped when she saw what was inside. Not only that, but she dropped the box, too. It was all she could do to focus on its content--her brother’s hat. At first, she thought that Rarity had made a hat behind her back, but after examining it closely she could see that it was her old hat. She could recognize it anywhere.

“But… how…?” Trixie barely managed to say.

“I found it stuck on a tree. Twilight helped me clean it a bit.”

Trixie instantly looked at Rarity when she said that she had found it. “Y-You found it?”

The fashionista nodded. “Yes. I know how important it is to you so I did my best to return it. I hoped it would make you feel at least a little bit better.” The magician pony found Rarity’s voice sweet for some reason and her heart skipped a beat after she’d finished speaking. She didn’t know why, but she found herself unable to look away from the blue eyes of the mare in front of her and, before she knew it, she hugged her host. That was unexpected.

“Th-thank you…” Trixie said, her grip tightening. She hadn’t hugged anypony since her brother had been alive, but now she found the urge to embrace Rarity. She still didn’t know why.

“I think she liked the surprise, sis!” Sweetie Belle said, jumping on her spot from excitement.

“I think so…” Rarity said as she returned the hug. After several seconds had passed, Trixie let Rarity go. She stared into her eyes, genuinely smiling. “Is that… a real smile?” The fancy Unicorn said, surprised. Trixie blushed slightly as she nodded, still lost in Rarity’s eyes. “Well… I’m glad it cheered you up! But now, it’s time to sleep. Good night, Trixie! Let’s go, Sweetie Belle.” Rarity said before she made her way out of the room.

“Good night, Miss Trixie!” Sweetie Belle exclaimed as she followed her older sister.

“Good night…” When Rarity and Sweetie Belle closed the door behind them, Trixie levitated the book and her brother’s hat toward her. There are generous ponies around after all… Trixie laid on the couch, hugging both the book and the hat close to her. Her eyes drifted shut. Finally, there was light in the dark again. 

Trixie found herself in the very same field she had been in her last dream, but this time she was grown up and had her cape on. From a distance, she could see the shadow of a pony wearing a hat. She hurried towards it. This time, when she was close enough, she could identify the pony. However, it wasn’t her brother. It was a white coated pony with a purple mane.

“I’m glad you made it; I was waiting for you!” Rarity said as she approached to Trixie, casting her a romantic gaze. Trixie only smiled as Rarity grew nearer. Rarity used her magic to remove the hat she was wearing and put it on Trixie’s head. 

“It suits you more.” The fancy Unicorn said as she got even closer. Their faces were mere inches away. Trixie blushed hard and kept smiling awkwardly, making Rarity giggle. “I love when you’re nervous, Trixie! And I love you…” Trixie opened her mouth to say something, but she found Rarity’s lips meeting hers instead. Trixie slowly closed her eyes and returned the kiss, wrapping her forelegs around Rarity’s neck. In the sky, there was a ghostly figure of a blue stallion with a silver mane and lavender eyes looking at them, smiling.

In the real world, Trixie was smiling, hugging Little Mares and her hat to her chest. She was muttering ‘Rarity’ in her sleep.
> Blooming Love and Dreams Destroyed
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 A week had passed since Trixie’s arrival, and her feelings only grew from the moment Rarity found her hat. At first, she wasn’t sure what was happening to her, but she accepted the feelings the next morning she got them. She knew what they were. The fashionista was everything she wanted on a pony; all those years, looking for somepony to be as generous and gentle as her brother. She only wished she realized it earlier. But even a few days after she found these new feelings, she still had some of her attitude towards the mare. She was trying to change.

But it wasn’t easy.

“Now, if you stay put Trixie, I’ll remove these bandages faster.” Rarity sweetly said.

“T-Trixie will only stay put because she wants to get rid of these things, do not think that I’m doing this for you.”  Trixie rudely said, but then, she changed her tone to a softer one. “But, be careful, please…”

“Don’t worry, I will.” The other Unicorn said as she carefully removed the bandages from Trixie’s rearleg. Rarity noticed the small changes on her guest after she reunited her with her old hat but decided not to mention it, afraid of making Trixie act like before. Seconds later, she removed the bandages from Trixie’s leg which was still red but it wasn’t as serious as a week ago. “There you go! Walk a bit to see how does it feel.”

Trixie reluctantly stood up from the couch and walked around the room. “It hurts a bit, but it’s more like a bother than pain.” The magician pony said, smiling slightly.

Rarity squealed of happiness. “Those are great news! In no time, you will be good as new! But I think you should do some exercise to speed the recovering. Move that leg.” The fashionista said, smiling.

“That is what Trixie was planning to do, that’s why she asked you to make a black coat to hide herself. Do you have it?” Trixie said, not looking at Rarity. She tried not to look at her because she would often find difficult to look away from her.

“I have finished it after lunch. I'll look for it.” Rarity said before trotting to her workshop, returning with a black coat with a hood. “Here, try it on!” The white pony said, still smiling.

“Trixie was wondering if… y-you could… help her to put it on...” Trixie nervously said.

“S-Sure?” Rarity was confused by the sudden request. She approached to her guest, making her blush a little, and put the coat on her with her magic, hood included. “There. Nopony will recognize you.” The fashionista said. Trixie could feel her cheeks burning for having her crush so close to her, she barely could hold herself from hugging her. Lucky for her, she had the hood on.

“Th-Thank you Fancy, I mean, R-Rarity…” The magician pony said, with a smile on her face. She only was this nice with her and was working on doing the same with Sweetie Belle.

Rarity grinned. “You’re welcome, I’m glad I could help. Now, take care out there and please, be back before dinner.”

“Trixie can take care of herself.” Trixie said trying to sound rude, but she couldn’t; knowing that Rarity was worried for her made her happy, too happy to fake rudeness. Trixie walked to the door and opened it, she looked back one more time before leaving, closing the door behind her.

Rarity waited until her guest was gone before walking to the table, where Trixie’s hat was. “I knew this would help, she has been acting nicer since she recovered her hat, I hope she eventually…” In that moment, Rarity started to smell something, it smelled like burnt food. “Sweetie Belle, are you in the kitchen again?!”

“Yes sis! I wanted to cook something for my meeting with the crusaders today!”

“Why didn’t you ask me?!” The fashionista hysterically yelled as she galloped to the kitchen.


***


I really don’t want to do this, but I don't have another option. She’s the only pony besides Rarity and her sister that knows that I’m here so she should help me now. Trixie thought as she walked to the town’s library. Once again, she had to swallow her pride to ask for help. She got to the Golden Oak's library with no problems, the rest of the inhabitants ignored her presence. The showmare took a deep breath and knocked on the door. Moments later, a baby dragon opened the door.

“You know, you can enter a public library without having to knock, that’s why it’s public.” Spike said half joking and half annoyed. Trixie entered the library and waited for Spike to close the door before speaking.

“Do you think that the great and powerful Trixie would put her hoof on that dirty knob?” The Unicorn said as she removed her hood.

“You again?!” The baby dragon surprisedly said, he then got angry. “What do you want now?!”

“I’m looking for Twilight Sparkle, is she here?” Trixie said, indifferently.

“Trixie?” Twilight’s voice could be heard from upstairs. Trixie looked up to find the mare she was seeking confusedly looking at her before walking downstairs. “What are you doing here? I thought you wouldn’t leave Rarity’s place.”

“Wait, wait. You knew she was here? And that she was staying with Rarity?” Spike was now glaring at Twilight.

“You never asked.” The bookworm pony said, smiling at him.

“Oh, as if I would ever wake up and say, 'good morning Twilight, anything new? Is there any unbearable pony around'?”

“I didn’t know how to start to tell you or if you would be interested on knowing.” Twilight defended herself.

“Trixie does not want anypony or anyone else to know that she’s here!” Trixie said, interrupting them. “It’s already enough that you two, the fancy mare and her sister know!”

“And Fluttershy…” Twilight said, scratching the back of her head as she smiled sheepishly.

“What?!” Both Trixie and Spike exclaimed at the same time.

“Why did you tell her?!” The uneasy Unicorn demanded.

“Why did you tell her and not me?!” Spike added, angry.

“Trixie, I accidentally told her because the day she came for our date, Rarity visited me and she told me. I know you'll let that one pass, don’t worry, Trixie, she won’t tell anypony. And Spike, as I said, it was an accident, I promised Rarity that I wouldn’t tell anyone.” When Twilight finished explaining herself, Trixie approached a few steps to Twilight, suspiciously looking at her directly into her eyes. 

“If you tell anypony else, you will regret it, understood?” Twilight nodded and gulped. Even when she was more powerful than her, her look was scary.

“So, Trixie. Nice to see you again.” The baby dragon sarcastically said. “What do you want?”

“Trixie needs to speak to Twilight Sparkle.” The magician pony said, looking at Spike before turning her head to look at Twilight again. “In private.”

“There is no way I’ll be moving from here!” Spike angrily said, stomping his foot to the floor and crossing his arms.

Twilight spoke, still seriously looking at Trixie. “Spike… please go to take a walk with Owlowiscious while I speak with Trixie.”

The angered dragon was surprised to hear that. “But, Twilight…!”

“Do as I say, please!” Twilight said, raising her voice a little and looking at Spike. The baby dragon stepped back a bit, nodded, took the owl and left. Twilight looked at Trixie again once her number one assistant left. “What do you wish to talk about?” She asked with seriousness.

“First, do not tell anypony, not even your marefriend nor your dragon, especially, the fancy mare.” Trixie seriously said.

“I-I promise… I won’t tell Fluttershy, nor spike. Especially Rarity…”

“Good.” Trixie said as she walked away from Twilight and looked to the many books available, after some seconds with only the sounds of breathing and the clock filling the air, she sighed and spoke. “Trixie needs your advice…”

“About...?” The confused pony asked. Trixie slowly turned her head to look at Twilight.

“About how to confess your feelings to somepony…”

Twilight widely opened her eyes. Trixie looked away blushing when she saw her. “I'm sorry, but… I thought that you were kind of pony who didn't want a relationship…” The bookworm pony said. She waited for a few moments to see if Trixie said something else but only breathing could be heard. “It's Rarity, right?”

The magician pony slowly turned her head to see Twilight. “Was I too obvious?”

“Well, you asked me not to tell anyone, especially Rarity, it wasn’t hard…”

Trixie turned her whole body now to face Twilight. “What do I do…?” Trixie asked with such a sad tone and face that made Twilight feel really bad for her, Trixie was indeed in love with her fancy friend.

“Okay, I’ll help you.” The librarian said after seconds of silence, making Trixie smile a bit. “First of all, you probably know by now, she’s really girly and loves to be treated like a lady, try to talk properly in front of her and make her feel special. Try to ask her out to a fancy restaurant or an elegant café. Confess your feelings to her on your date.”

“D-Date?” Trixie blushed hard.

“Umm, yeah. That’s what ponies do with the ponies they like; they ask them out on a date.” Twilight said, smiling. The lovesick Unicorn looked down, thinking for several moments until she finally looked to Twilight again.

“How did you do it?” It was Twilight's turn to blush.

“Believe me, it wasn’t easy but it wasn’t as hard as I thought either. More than a month ago, I asked Fluttershy to star gaze with me, she gladly accepted. That was the easy part, the actual hard part was confessing her my feelings…”

More than a month ago…

“See? I told you that the stars would look beautiful from here.” Twilight said, looking at the stars.

“Princess Luna knows what to do to make the nights amazing, doesn’t she?” Fluttershy said, also admiring the stars.

“She is the Princess of the Night.” The lavender Unicorn said, before looking to her crush, blushing. “A night like this is perfect for couples, don’t you think?”

Fluttershy blushed too and quickly looked at Twilight. “Umm, Y-Yeah. It is…” The timid pony said on a barely audible voice. Twilight moved closer to Fluttershy, making her blush even more. “Twilight?”

“Hmm?”

The tone of the Unicorn’s voice made Fluttershy’s heart melt. “I-I brought something.” The Pegasus said as she looked to her side and opened a little box she brought, from the inside she took a plate with different types of cookies. “I made them myself, try one please… if you don’t mind…”

Twilight smiled. “Of course I don’t mind.” She said as she magically took two, giving one to Fluttershy.

“Thanks.” The shy Pegasus said as she took it with her hoof. Twilight bit her cookie and started to chew it. She spoke again after swallowing.

“This is delicious Fluttershy!” the Unicorn excitedly said. The timid pony just smiled as bit her cookie; she didn’t think it was that special, but if her crush liked it, then it was more than enough to enjoy them too. “You definitely have to give me the recipe!”

“Sorry, Twilight, but it’s my grandma recipe, I can’t give it to anypony, besides, I didn’t take you as a cooker.”

“I don’t usually cook, but these cookies are beyond amazing, I just need to make them myself!”

“If you like them so much, I can make more, for you…” Fluttershy said, blushing hard, thanking Luna for being nighttime so Twilight didn’t notice. Twilight’s heart was racing, she couldn’t hold herself anymore, she had to confess her feelings, now.

“F-Fluttershy, I need to tell you something… It’s extremely important…” The nervous Unicorn said.

“Y-Yes, Twilight?” The Pegasus got worried, it wasn’t normal for Twilight to sound like that.

Twilight looked down before speaking again. “For quite some time, I… I’m feeling weird… at first, I thought thar I was ill, so I started reading medical books, looking for the symptoms I had and found nothing. I also noticed that I only felt strange around a certain pony.” Twilight looked at Fluttershy. “I only felt weird around you, Fluttershy…”  The Pegasus’ heart also started to race. “Investigating on other books I found out that it was in love. It all made sense since then; For so long I been admiring you in secret but I can’t anymore. Fluttershy, I like you, a lot. I will do what it takes to be with you…”

A single tear escaped from Fluttershy as she smiled. Twilight was about to ask her if she was okay but when she opened her mouth, the Pegasus wrapped her forelegs around the Unicorn’s waist, hugging her. “Oh, Twilight, for so long I waited for you to say that, I just couldn’t do it… I didn’t know how to start. I like you too, I also wish to be with you!” Fluttershy excitedly said while she hugged her crush tighter. 

Twilight smiled and hugged her back. They both moved their heads to stare at each other’s eyes. “Fluttershy… would you be my marefriend?” the Timid Pegasus nodded excitedly.

“Yes, of course yes!” Twilight put her forelegs on Fluttershy's cheeks and slowly leaned to her lips, closing her eyes. Fluttershy returned the kiss as she hugged her marefriend a bit tighter. Twilight carefully put her hooves around Fluttershy’s neck and they both sealed their relationship by sharing their very first kiss. Minutes later, they broke the kiss and nuzzled their cheeks before gazing at the moon. Twilight put her head on Fluttershy’s wither while the Pegasus wrapped with one of her wings, pulling her closer.

Present day…

“And that was our first date, it began with us being friends, and became a couple by the end.” The bookworm pony said, looking through the window, her elbows on it, supporting her head and dreamily eyes. Trixie listened to the whole story, despite being corny, she not only liked it, she also wanted it, she wanted Rarity’s lips to join hers like on her dreams.

“Sparkle, you lucky mare… What you have with Flutterfl…  Fluttershy is amazing… Trixie wants that…” The magician pony said, slightly smiling and blushing.

Twilight turned. “Then, what are you waiting for? Go, find Rarity and ask her out! Remember, fancy restaurants and make her feel like a lady!” The bookworm pony encouraged her former rival.

“You know what? You’re right! Trixie will go to her right now and ask her on a date!” When Trixie finished speaking, somepony knocked the door. Twilight approached to it and opened it to find the local mailmare on the other side.

“Package for Twilight Sparkle!” The light gray pony said after carefully put the package on the floor.

“Thanks!” Twilight said and signed. The mail mare saluted and left flying after she got the signature. Twilight took the package in and opened it. It had a white box with a note on it that said For the most wonderful Unicorn in Equestria from the most luckiest Pegasus.

“These are Fluttershy’s cookies!” The librarian excitedly said as she took the note and put it in a drawer where she had all Fluttershy’s notes carefully archived, she then opened the box and took a cookie, putting it in her mouth and chewing it before swallowing. “These are really delicious! She sends me a box of these once in a while, do you want one?”

“Maybe some other day Sparkle. Trixie doesn’t want to wait any longer to confess her feelings.” Trixie said as she put her hood on and walked outside.

“Good luck Trixie!” Twilight said as she waved to her potential new friend. Trixie looked at her and nodded before galloping towards the Carousel Boutique.

I won’t blow this up, this have to be perfect! Hopefully she will agree to have dinner for me! Trixie’s injured leg hurt by each hoofstep she did but she didn’t care. She just wanted to arrive her destination as fast as she could. However, when she got there, she found Rarity happily talking to a white earth pony with a blonde mane and brown eyes. The showmare stopped galloping and trotted instead, feeling a strange sensation as she approached. When Rarity said goodbye to the stallion, she looked to her side to find Trixie approaching to her.

“Trixie! Have you walked enough?” The fancy Unicorn said, smiling.

“Wh-Who was he?” The nervous mare asked.

“Him? His name is Berry, Mr. Berry! He asked me out, tonight!”

Trixie could feel how her heart shattered.
> Trixie's Plan
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 “Trixie, are you okay? Hello?” Rarity waved a hoof in front of Trixie’s face, trying to make her react. The showmare was staring at nowhere for several seconds now, and her look was expressionless.

Why…? Why didn’t I say something sooner? It was so simple! Just, Would you want to go out with me? But no, I had to delay it and now look! idiot, foolish Trixie!

“Trixie!” This time, the white pony shook Trixie’s body as she yelled. The sad Unicorn blinked several times, getting rid of her thoughts.

“Wh-What?” Trixie said, confused. She had lost track of time.

Rarity sighed in relief. “Thank Celestia! What’s gotten into you, darling?  You had me worried.” The fancy Unicorn said with concern.

“I’m sorry, I-I just… something came to my mind and… did you just call me darling?”

“Yes. I do it for the ponies I care for, for my friends.” Rarity said, slightly smiling.

“Y-You consider Trixie a friend?”

Rarity nodded. "You have been behaving nicer lately and I like that. You can stay all the time you need, you are welcome in my home.” The fashionista fully smiled.

“I don’t know what to say… thank you R-Rarity, I’ve never had a friend before…” The magician pony faked a smile, she was still destroyed inside. But I want to more than that… Trixie was fighting hard to hold her tears.

“You never had any friends?” Rarity sadly said.

“No… I told you how my childhood was like; I didn’t have anypony to rely on after my brother died… I ran away soon after his death and I never took time to make friends, I didn’t need them.”

“Everypony needs a friend, especially if their childhood was unfortunate, like yours…”

“I couldn’t trust anypony, I did everything to scare them and make them stay away from me. I was fine on my own…”

Rarity couldn’t hold anymore, she stepped closer and hugged Trixie. “And look how you ended, hurt and with anypony to help you… you did the right thing by coming here…” But the depressed pony didn’t return the hug, with her heart broken; all she wanted now was to be alone. She gently broke the hug, looking down.

“Not in public please…” Trixie said before raising her head to look at her crush. “But I appreciate the gesture.” She added, slightly smiling. Rarity stepped back, looking down and sad for her friend. After some moments of silence, Trixie spoke again. “I… I have to go now, there’s something I need to do.” She said before galloping away. She couldn’t hold her tears anymore.

“Where are you going?!” the fashionista yelled but it was late. Trixie was already gone. “There’s something that pony is hiding from me, and I will find out what it is.” Rarity entered her boutique and closed the door behind her, she had dresses to try on for her date that night.


***


 I wish I had never developed those feelings on her so I wouldn’t be feeling like this right now and I could leave without looking back! If only there was something I could do… The crying Unicorn thought as she galloped through Ponyville, she needed to find someplace where she could be alone until she stopped crying. But she wasn’t looking to where she was going and crashed into somepony, both falling to the floor. “Ouch!”

“Why don’t you look where you are going…? Trixie?”

“Huh?” Trixie raised her head to find Twilight Sparkle on the floor in front of her with an opened book. “Sparkle?” The depressed pony quickly cleared her tears.

“Trixie, what were you thinking? Be more careful next time!” Twilight said with signs of anger as she stood up and took her book.

“Not now, Sparkle, I’m not in the mood!” Trixie angrily said as she stood up, but Twilight could see a tear running through her cheek. It was the first time she saw her crying.

“What’s wrong, Trixie…?” The lavender Unicorn asked with a worried tone. However, she was only yelled at by Trixie.

“That is none of your business, Twilight Sparkle, leave me alone!” Twilight stepped back, still looking concerned. Trixie was trying to sound angry, but the bookworm pony noticed the sadness in her voice; it sounded shaky and a tear fell to the floor.

“Trixie, I want to help you, please let me.” Twilight didn’t move as she spoke, giving Trixie the space she needed.

“I don’t…” the magician pony spoke again, her sadness was even more noticeable now, but she got interrupted by Twilight.

“Need help?” Twilight finished her phrase. “You do and I’m willing to lend you a hoof. Please, let’s talk…”

The magician pony once again looked at the pony in front of her, she was about to decline again, but after seeing the look of determination on her former rival, she saw no other option but to accept.

“O-Okay, I’ll let you help me… but let’s go somewhere where we can’t be heard…”

Twilight smiled. “I know just place.” The librarian said, before walking next to Trixie, leading her outside Ponyville.

Walking in complete silence, they eventually got to a prairie. It had a few trees and all kind of flowers around. Birds and butterflies, happily singing and flying, making the area beautiful and delicious for the eye. Trixie had never imagined that such an amazing view could possibly exist.

“This place its just… astonishing…” The showmare commented, rubbing her eyes.

“It is! We really don’t know why nopony comes here, but we decided to keep it a secret, and I’ll ask you to do the same. Only my friends and I know about it, and now you do too.”

“Nopony else knows about this place?”

Twilight shook her head, smiling. “Just the seven of us and Spike. Please sit and let’s talk.” Trixie’s expression quickly changed from intrigue to sadness for the sudden change of subject, but that was the reason to going there in the first place after all, so, Trixie looked for a spot and sat, removing her hood soon afterwards. Twilight sat next to her, much to Trixie’s dislike, but she decided to forgive her, this time.

The sad Unicorn remained silent for a while, looking at the butterflies to distract herself, but Twilight, seeing that Trixie wouldn’t say anything, spoke. “So… What’s bothering you?” Trixie didn’t say anything, she looked down. Holding her tears wasn’t an easy job. “Is it about Rarity? Did she reject you?” Trixie’s ears raised and fell when she heard Rarity’s name, her hooves began to twitch. Her body would soon give up and let the tears flow.

The magician slowly turned her head and looked at Twilight. She shook her head. “N-Not exactly… When I got to her boutique, I… I saw her with somepony else, a stallion. He… he asked her out tonight and she happily accepted…” Her eyes became wet as she spoke, tears running through her cheeks when she finished talking. She sobbed before speaking again. “I-I was so stupid! I should have done something before! Maybe… maybe she could have accepted!” Trixie tried to say something else, but what she said became unintelligible, her eyes looked like small waterfalls and her sobs became more frequent and louder.

Twilight quickly hugged her without hesitation. “I’m so sorry to hear that Trixie… I wish there was something I could do…” The bookworm pony tried to comfort the crying Unicorn by patting her back. At first, Trixie thought on breaking the hug, but when she felt that it helped her a little, she wrapped her hooves around Twilight, crying on her whiter. Twilight held her tighter, letting Trixie to unburden her pain. Several minutes later, Trixie’s sobs started to slow down. Twilight moved the crying Unicorn so she could take a look at her. Trixie’s eyes were red.

She was devastated.

“Listen, Trixie, you can’t do anything right now. You should wait until she comes back from her date. Who knows? This stallion might not be special.” Trixie nodded and cleared her tears with her forelegs. “Wait for her and ask her. There’s still hope, alright?” Trixie once again nodded, trying to smile. “Will you be okay?” Twilight asked, concerned.

“I don’t know…” The devastated pony said before standing up. She was no longer crying but she felt her eyes burning. “I need a bath…” 

Twilight stood up after her. “I’ll walk you to Ponyville.” The lavender Unicorn said.

Trixie looked at her and smiled a bit. “Th-Thank you…” She said, before putting her hood on and walking back to Ponyville, accompanied with the pony she once despised, but she was now starting to appreciate her.


***


Rarity was putting on her makeup. She was supposed to be halfway to the restaurant by now but she got delayed. Trixie was on the couch, her belly on the seat and her neck on the arm top. She was only wearing her brother’s hat. When she arrived the boutique, she went straight to the bathroom, ignoring Rarity calling her. She took the bath she needed and headed downstairs, sitting on the dining room. She didn’t talk to Rarity much; the fancy Unicorn asked her if she was alright but Trixie simply said that she was fine, with her chin on the table and refusing to look at her. The white pony soon gave up because she had a date to attend. She spent the rest of the day preparing her dress and, before she knew it, she was late.

After Rarity was done with her makeup, she rushed to the door.

“Trixie, I might be back late, remember that I left your dinner in the kitchen.” Rarity said before opening the door.

“Yeah, fine…” The magician pony spoke with no emotion and still not looking at Rarity. She stared at her own foreleg, hanging from the arm top.

The fancy Unicorn sighed. "Listen, I want to talk with you when I get back, you’re worrying me, darling…” The fashionista said with concern. Trixie turned, giving her back to the Unicorn she liked. “You know where to find me if you need anything…” Rarity added after sighing before stepping outside and closing the door behind her, walking as fast as she could to the restaurant.

Trixie was alone with her thoughts now, the mare she had feelings for was going on a date with some stallion. She heard Twilight inside her head. Trixie, you can’t do anything right now. You should wait until she comes back from her date, who knows? This stallion might not be special. But what if she really liked him? What would she do? Wait for her, ask her. There’s still hope, alright? With all her heart she wished the stallion not to meet Rarity’s expectations, but waiting was only making her feel worse. She glanced to the clock and saw that only ten minutes passed since Rarity left.

“Only ten minutes?! I won’t hold for much longer, I have to do something!” In that moment, an idea came to her mind. “I CAN do something! I’ll make sure she doesn’t like him, I’ll fight for my mare!” the decided Unicorn stood up and headed to the door, opening it. “Rarity, get ready for the worst date of your life!” She stepped outside and closed the door before galloping to the restaurant where Rarity and her date were.
> This is Definetly Love
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Rarity! I can’t stand seeing you with somepony else. You must at least know how I feel! Please… give me a chance. While Trixie kept galloping, she was going over her plan. She learned some new magic tricks that would be useful to make Rarity’s date the worst she ever had. I will fight for my love, I can’t sit and wait for the worst, if this doesn’t works… then, I will leave forever.

The determined Unicorn soon arrived to the downtown under the light of Princess Luna’s moon and began her search for the restaurant where the mare of her dreams was. She was still galloping and almost crashed with somepony a couple of times; she ignored the angry ponies yelling at her and kept going. When Trixie got to the restaurant, she hid in the plants in front of the window of the building and took a look inside. Where are they…? there they are! The magician pony got furious when she saw them laughing. Their hooves were close to be touching.

“Let’s start with something simple… clumsy stallion!” Trixie mumbled as she used her magic to remove her hat, putting it on the side and enchanted the cup. She waited until the stallion moved the table, at least a bit, to drop the cup and its content on Rarity, getting her new dress dirty. I’m sorry, Rarity...

“Sorry? I worked hard on this dress!” Rarity was controlling herself to not explode or she would get kicked out.

“I don’t know how it happened, I barely moved the table!” Berry said as he stood up with a tissue and tried to clean Rarity’s dress, but the mare refused.

“I can do this alone, thank you very much!” The fancy Unicorn angrily said, cleaning her dress with her napkin. “It better cleans when I wash it!”

“Look, I’ll pay for it, I would clean it myself if I have to, I’m really sorry, I don’t know what happened.” Mr. Berry said with a persuasive tone. Rarity looked at him, her anger gone, and smiled.

“Don’t worry about it, it was an accident, you don’t have to do anything.” The white stallion smiled and put one of his forelegs on Rarity’s. Rarity gasped and looked at their hooves, blushing. Berry stood up and lead his forehoof to Rarity’s cheek. But, when it almost reached it, his chair fell. The stallion quickly started to put it back on its place, but his flank rose a waiter who was delivering an order to the table next to him and his date and he dropped all the content of the tray on him, making him fall to the floor. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry!” Berry said after he stood up and helped the waiter to stand up. After the accident happened, Rarity looked outside and saw a familiar hat on the bushes.

What in Celestia’s name are you doing?! You deceiving pony! “Berry, I-I’m going outside for a minute, I’ll be back.” The fancy Unicorn said, trying to sound calm. She exited the restaurant and marched with fury to the bush were Trixie was hiding. “Trixie, You liar! What are you doing here?!” Rarity angrily yelled after she got to the bush. Trixie, already discovered, got out from her hiding spot.

“My hat! How could I forget about my hat!” The showmare desperately said looking at her hat. But her expression changed to fear when she looked at Rarity and saw her frowning, she could swear that she could see a vein on her forehead. The fancy Unicorn was panting angrily, showing her teeth and fury on her eyes.

“After all I did for you, I let you stay at my home, I returned your precious hat, I thought you had changed!” Rarity furiously exclaimed. Trixie stepped back, tripping with the bush she was hiding on and falling on her back. She cried of pain because of her hoof which was still healing. The fashionista walked until she was right in front of Trixie, looking at her with despise. “So, you were the pony who did all that to Mr. Berry, you ruined my dress! What do you have to say to your favor?”

Trixie slowly looked at her crush in the eyes. “I’m sorry… b-but…” Trixie’s tongue seemed to have betrayed her. She couldn’t say what she had on her mind. She opened and closed her mouth, unable to talk.

“But what?!”

Trixie closed her eyes after Rarity yelled at her again and could finally be able to speak. “But I did it because you shouldn’t be with him…” The love struck Unicorn said and stood up. She then opened her eyes to face Rarity, whose look was between confusion and anger. After moments of hesitation, Trixie gained the courage to say what for so long she wanted to say. “You should be with me…” She looked down after confessing, blushing madly.

The white pony widely opened her eyes, surprised of what she just heard. “Wh-Wh-What?! You like me?! H-How?!” Rarity said, now really confused.

Trixie sighed. “Everything you did for me, your generosity and, especially, returning my brother’s hat… all that got me to fall in love with you… All my life I was looking for the pony as gentle and generous as my brother… All my life I looked for you. Rarity, seeing you with somepony else broke my heart, but I couldn’t let you go without telling you my feelings… I like you, you make my heart melt, you made me actually smile, which I didn’t since Clementine died. Rarity, each day I have to prevent me from hugging you. You have been on my dreams the last nights, I want, no, I need you…”

Rarity froze in her spot, amazed for what she just heard. She couldn’t believe that it was Trixie who said that. Did she really mean that? Of course she did, maybe she just lived with her for a bit more than a week, but she got to meet her better than anypony. She trusted her deepest secrets to her. Rarity was her first real friend. But, while she heard those words, she didn’t feel her heart flutter, not even like when she thought she had a crush on her less than a week ago. Rarity had to find the right words, rejecting her would be the hardest thing she ever did, the showmare never liked anypony that way before. The fashionista took a deep breath before speaking. “Trixie… That was amazing, I never thought you would like me that much… but…” Trixie looked down when she heard that last part and her eyes started to get wet. Rarity felt guilty, but no matter how she said it, she would still break her heart. She continued. “I care about you, Trixie, I really do… I wish there was a way to make you feel better, anything, just name it.” The depressed Unicorn slowly raised her head to meet with Rarity’s sad eyes.

“There’s nothing you can do, Rarity… I knew that you would say no but I didn’t think it would hurt so much…” Tears were going down her cheeks. “I don’t deserve you anyway… I deserve nopony…”

“Don’t say that, I’m so sorry for not liking you back but, you can still find somepony else…” Rarity said, trying to encourage her friend.

But Trixie shook her head. “No, I will never find anypony as amazing as you… you are one in a million…” Rarity slightly blushed to hear that, but she didn’t notice. “I-I will just get my cape and leave… thanks for everything, Rarity… I will never forget what you did.” Trixie turned and was about to leave when the fancy Unicorn stopped her, putting her hoof on her wither.

“Leave? You won’t leave. Please, stay… I still need to talk to you when I go back, please…”

The magician pony wanted to refuse, but even when she wasn’t looking at Rarity, she could feel the sadness on her voice. She still liked her and didn’t want to make her feel bad. “I’ll stay, for now… enjoy your… date.” When she finished, Trixie galloped away back to the boutique. Rarity could hear her sobs fading away as she left and made her feel even guiltier. After clearing a tear which escaped her eye, she got back to her date.

“Oh, there you are! Is everything okay?” Mr. Berry said as soon as he saw Rarity. The fashionista nodded and tried to smile.

Yes, don’t worry. My friend needed something but it can wait.” She said before sitting.

“I see… oh, there’s the waitress!”

They ordered their food and it arrived ten minutes later. During dinner, Mr. Berry tried to talk with his date, but Rarity only nodded and barely talked; there was something bothering her but he didn’t know what. When they finished, Berry paid and both ponies went outside, stopping by the door of the restaurant.

“Shall I walk you home?” The stallion said, smiling.

The fancy Unicorn shook her head. “No, thank you… I need to be alone now…”

“Is this for spilling my drink on your dress?” He worriedly asked.

“No, no, it is not that… I just need to think on something… goodbye, it was… nice, thanks for the dinner.” Rarity said smiling and began her way home. While she headed to her boutique, her brain started to work. What’s wrong with me?! This stallion was a true gentlecolt and I felt nothing! It was great until Trixie appeared and… Rarity stood still. Trixie! The fancy Unicorn now got it, that must have been the reason! She started to remember what Trixie said. You make my heart melt… You made me smile… All my life I was looking for the pony as gentle and generous as my brother… All my life I looked for you… have been on my dreams the last nights… I want, no, I need you… I need you… I need you… The fashionista felt her cheeks warm; she was blushing hard and smiling without realizing it. Her heart was racing; she could hear it and felt it hitting her chest, why did it take her so long? Why didn’t she fall in love with Trixie after hearing those beautiful words? Was it because it was a mare who said them? In any case, Trixie did it, she managed to make her fall in love. “What am I doing standing here? I have to talk to her!” Rarity galloped as fast as her dress let her. “Trixie, I hope you are still there… I’m coming!”


***


“I’m done! I will never fall in love again! Once was enough and it only caused me pain! I just want to leave forever! But... I can’t break the promise… I still care for her and my feelings won’t just go away, no matter how much I want them gone…” Trixie was pacing around the living room of the boutique, her tears already ran outand with her eyes red. She kept blaming herself for being so stupid and slow. She wished she didn’t have to see Rarity again, but she would come after finishing her date, surely happy and wanting to see that stallion again. “As long as she is happy… I’m happy…” The magician pony sat on her haunches, staring at the floor before looking at her hat and cape on the table. “But I will never forget her… I’ll carry her generosity wherever I go. She cleaned my cape, she took care of me while I was sick and treated my leg, but most importantly, she found Clementine’s hat.” Looking at it she not only remembered her brother, but now she could see Rarity, staring at her with those blue eyes she liked so much. Trixie looked away from them. “I have spilled enough tears already!”

Trixie slowly walked to the bookshelves, but she didn’t want to read nor do anything. She wished she never came back to Ponyville, it only created her more pain than her burnt leg, if only she went to a hospital on the first place, everything would have been fine.

Trixie kept staring at the books, lost in her thoughts, until she heard the front door opening. She turned to find Rarity, looking at her, smiling warmly and panting, but Trixie didn’t return the smile; she just stared at her with an expressionless face. The white pony took a few hoofsteps towards her guest, still smiling, but the showmare looked everywhere but her.

After seeing that Trixie wasn’t going to say anything, Rarity broke the silence. “Hi… I… We need to talk…” Rarity began.

“No, we don’t. you left everything clear.” The magician pony spoke, not looking at Rarity, her voice was between sadness and anger, which hurt Rarity.

“We do… listen Trixie, I…” But she got interrupted by Trixie.

“What? You are going to throw your date in my face? I feel horrible already thank you very much!”

“No! You have to hear me! The date, it was…”

“Perfect? You are going to marry him? Is he going to move in here and you are going to kick me out?!”

“No! Well, it wasn’t bad, but I didn’t feel anything for him!” Rarity’s voice echoed the room and scared her friend, who slowly raised her head to see her host, whose eyes were closed. Rarity, then, opened her eyes and changed her expression for an ashamed one. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want to yell but you wouldn’t listen.” Trixie didn’t believe her ears.

“Wh-What did you just say?” The showmare slowly asked. Was there still an opportunity?

“I said that I didn’t feel a thing… I could only think on what you told me. Trixie. Answer me this…”

“Yes?” Trixie stood up and got closer to Rarity as she smiled; eager for the question she was about to be asked.

“Would you… treat me nice and make me feel special? Would you do anything for me and protect me?”

Trixie’s heart started to race, all she wanted to do was jump of happiness and tightly hug Rarity, but she controlled herself, she smiled widely and nodded. “Of course I would! I would treat you as you deserve… like a lady. Rarity, I only want to make you happy. I’d do anything for you and I’d be there to protect you. You changed my life for the best Rarity… it’s my turn to return the favor.”

Those words were more than enough to convince Rarity, who was now crying of happiness. She had one of her forelegs in front of her mouth as she cried and her heart raced. Moments later, and without realizing it, she was hugging Trixie. The magician pony blushed hard and gladly returned the hug. She was finally happy, she wasn't this happy since the last time she spent time with her brother before he got sick. Trixie moved her head so she could look at Rarity, they were both blushing madly and smiling. Both mares gazed at each other’s eyes, losing track of time.

“Does this mean… that you are my… my marefriend?” Trixie nervously asked, not looking away from the blue eyes she liked so much.

“Not so fast, darling.” Rarity seriously said, putting a hoof between their faces. “There are two conditions before that.”

“Conditions?” Trixie asked, confused.

Rarity nodded. She still had a serious expression and her eyes were closed. “Yes, first, you have to take me on a date.” The fancy Unicorn said, recovering her warm smile and opening her eyes.

“Consider it done. And?”

“And…” Rarity closed her eyes again and took a deep breath before speaking again. “You need to move out.”

> Finding a New Home
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Trixie was both surprised and confused for what she just heard. “Move out? Why? You just said that you like me back…”

“I do, Trixie, but I allowed you to stay when we weren’t friends until you recovered, then, I allowed you to stay even when you could be on your own because I considered you a friend. But, now that we have feelings for each other, it’s not right for us to live under the same roof. If we are going to date, we are going to do it right, you know what I mean?” Rarity spoke smiling, still with her hooves around Trixie’s waist.

For the first time in a while, the magician pony looked away from Rarity’s eyes and thought on what she just said. She was right, spending too much time together wouldn’t be healthy for their still not official relationship. Trixie would have to find a new place to live, but, where? She had no bits to rent a house. “Yes, I understand what you are saying. As I said before, I’m willing to do anything for you.” The showmare said, gazing to the fancy Unicorn’s blue eyes once again and smiling warmly. But her smile faded and she broke the hug, she then headed to the front door.

“Trixie, where are you going?” The white pony worriedly asked.

“I need to be alone to think on what to do.” Trixie simply said, without turning and opening the door with her magic.

“I said that you have to move out, but that doesn’t means I’m kicking you out. You can stay until you find a new home.”

“I know, and it is not that.” The magician pony said before turning to see her crush. “Don’t worry, I’ll be back. Don’t stay up for me.” She added before smiling and heading outside. But, just when she was about to close the door, Rarity spoke one more time.

“Be careful…”

Trixie stopped and turned her head again to see Rarity. “I will.” She assured her with a smile and closed the door behind her. She was walking to nowhere in particular, desperately trying to find a solution. What do I do? Where do I go? I can’t ask Rarity for bits, that wouldn’t be right. I should get a job, anything… I could work in a Flower shop or in a café. But even after getting a job, it would take months before I could afford a house… If that’s what it takes to gain Rarity’s love, then I’ll do it.

“Trixie, hey!” The magician pony stood still, she didn’t realize where she was going. She looked up and found the pony who called her. It was Twilight, and she wasn’t alone. Fluttershy was with her. Trixie somehow got to Golden Oak while she was lost in her thoughts. “What are you doing here at this hour?” The librarian said from the balcony, where the telescope was.

“I, umm… I needed to clear my mind and…”

“Wait! Come up here and tell us!” Twilight said, smiling, and opening the door to go inside her home. She was about to go downstairs.

“I don’t want to interrupt you girls on what you’re…” But Twilight got inside anyway and moments later she opened the front door.

“We don’t mind. Besides, I want to know if you are okay, since Rarity is on a date with somepony else…” The bookworm pony worriedly said, letting Trixie in.

“She’s already back home, the…”

“Already? Wait, let’s go to the balcony.” Twilight said, before closing the door and leading Trixie upstairs, Trixie saw Spike sleeping in the main room. They soon arrived their destination. “You remember Fluttershy?” The bookworm pony said as she laid on her belly next to Fluttershy and intertwined tails with her marefriend.

“Not really, I only remember seeing her before but I don’t think I have talked with her…” Trixie said, putting a hoof on her chin as she stared at the shy Pegasus. Now that she thought about it, she never heard her talk.

“Umm… hi, Trixie… How are you? If you don’t mind me asking…”

“I’m doing fine… well, not really. I kind of have a problem to solve…” Trixie sadly said, looking at the telescope.

“What is it? Maybe we can help!” The lavender Unicorn worriedly said, smiling a bit when Trixie looked at her.

“Can she be trusted, Sparkle? Can she keep a secret?” The blue Unicorn asked with seriousness.

“You can trust Fluttershy, she would never tell anything to anypony, right, Flutters?” Twilight said smiling, looking at the timid pony when she finished.

“O-Of course not!” Fluttershy said, nervous for Trixie’s presence. She was also upset because she wanted to be alone with Twilight. Trixie looked between Twilight and Fluttershy and then sighed.

“Okay, but it’s important you don’t tell anypony.” Both Twilight and Fluttershy nodded. “I need a new place to stay…”

Twilight gasped. “Why? What’s wrong with Rarity’s boutique?”

“To make the long story short, we confessed our feelings but she wants me to move out before something happens. She doesn’t think a couple should live together so soon and I agreed with her, but I have nowhere to go.” Trixie finished, looking down. Twilight and Fluttershy looked at each other. The Pegasus was confused; she didn’t know that Rarity was in love with Trixie, why wouldn’t she tell her something this important? Didn’t she trust her?

“I see…” The bookworm pony spoke after several moments of silence. “I’m really happy that you two like each other, but Rarity’s right, you shouldn’t live together so soon.” Twilight put a hoof on her chin as she thought of a solution. “I know! You could live with one of us!" She finally said after a while. “Let’s see, Pinkie Pie… no, she doesn’t have a spare room, Rainbow Dash… she lives on the clouds, Applejack… I don’t think she has space either, and I don’t have room either…” The lavender Unicorn then looked at her marefriend, who was already looking at her with a concerned look, moments later, Fluttershy understood.

“With me? Twilight, I don’t know…”

“Shy, this isn’t only for Trixie, I don’t like the fact that you're living near the Everfree Forest with nopony else.”

“But I’m good by myself, my critter friends makes me company…”

“Fluttershy, please… this may be good for both of you.” Twilight said as she stood up and got closer to the shy Pegasus was and whispered into her ear. “I want you to look after her and tell me how she is doing, I want to make sure that she has changed…” Fluttershy stared at Trixie for a few moments; the magician pony was looking again at the telescope. She didn’t seem to be bad, her expression was of sadness. Fluttershy didn’t see the Trixie she didn’t like, she saw a different Unicorn, one who could have a heart.

The Pegasus, then, looked back at Twilight and nodded. “Okay, she can come to my cottage…”

Twilight quickly hugged her. Fluttershy smiled while she returned the hug. “Thank you, thank you!”

“Girls, I’m going to leave now, I don’t want to interrupt your date any longer, so…” Trixie spoke after watching the scene.

Twilight stopped hugging Fluttershy and turned to see Trixie. “Wait!” She said before Trixie opened the door, leaving Fluttershy upset again. “Before you go, we have good news. From now on, you will be living with Fluttershy. Go tomorrow morning to her cottage, it’s right next the Everfree Forest, just follow the path at the exit of Ponyville.”

“She doesn’t mind?” Trixie asked, looking at the Pegasus. Fluttershy opened her mouth to answer but Twilight spoke before she could.

“Of course not! She’s pleased for having a guest!” The lavender Unicorn said, smiling. The timid pony looked at her, annoyed for not letting her speak, but she repressed her feelings.

The showmare smiled at both of them. “Thank you for your kindness. Now I will take my leave, I don’t want to keep interrupting you. I’ll see you tomorrow!” She said before leaving, careful to not wake Spike up.

“Isn’t it beautiful Flutters? The egocentric and unbearable Trixie fell in love and is willing to change for Rarity!” The bookworm pony commented, staring at the closed door.

“Mmm, yeah…” Fluttershy vaguely said, staring at the floor.

Twilight turned to see her marefriend. “Something's wrong, Shy?” Twilight worriedly asked. The shy Pegasus slowly raised her head to meet the lavender eyes she liked so much, she wanted to tell her that the way she acted bothered her; that she seemed more worried about Trixie than her own marefriend. But she couldn’t do it, she couldn’t make the pony she cared the most sad, even if it meant her own discomfort.

“No, nothing… could I look through the telescope again please? I liked it…”

“Oh, sure! Go ahead.” Twilight said with a smile in her face. Fluttershy walked to the telescope and used it to see the stars and the moon. The librarian slowly moved closer to the timid pony and rested her head on her wither, releasing a sigh of joy. Fluttershy’s heart began to race as she blushed and smiled, her annoyance gone.


***


Trixie walked the way back to Carousel Boutique; she took her time so she could make sure that Rarity was fully asleep when she arrived. She got to the boutique half an hour after she left the library. She slowly opened the door, not making any noise, and quietly stepped inside. She looked around and only saw the doors and windows closed, and her hat and cape still on their place. She then headed to the couch where she would spend her last night and laid on it, falling asleep almost immediately. Minutes later, her snores became a bit louder. Rarity walked from the kitchen and got closer to the sleeping Trixie. The fashionista used magic to levitate Trixie’s cape towards her and covered the sleeping Unicorn with it.

“I know you told me not to wait for you, but I wanted to make sure that you came back safe… Good night, Trixie…” Rarity whispered before heading to her bedroom, yawning.
> The First Date
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Trixie woke up with the sound of a plate being placed on a table. She sat up and noticed that she was covered by her cape.

“Good morning, Trixie! I hope you’re hungry because I’ve made my specialty!” The blue Unicorn turned her head to find Rarity next to the table with breakfast ready. “You came back pretty late last night…” Rarity seriously added.

“You waited for me?” Trixie asked both confused and happy, did Rarity care that much about her?

“My apologies, but you decided to take a walk at night and you left me standing. I wanted to make sure you made it back safely. And, it was a bit cold last night so I covered you with your cape…” The fashionista said before staring at her hoof scuffing in the ground. She was slightly blushing. Trixie noticed it and smiled while she stood up.

“I… appreciate it, Rarity… you… you are…” But she got interrupted by the bathroom door opening and Sweetie Belle coming from it.

“Hi, miss Trixie! How are you doing?”

“Hi there, Sweetie Belle?” The showmare surprisely said. “I didn’t know you were here.”

“I decided to pay a surprise visit so… surprise!” The filly said with excitement.

Trixie giggled and smiled at the little Unicorn. “It is good to see you again.” Trixie added.

“She knocked the door this morning and asked me if she could stay for the day, I couldn’t say no.” Rarity said explained.

“I see…” The magician pony said. But when she was about to say something else, her belly growled.

“Somepony is hungry!” The fancy Unicorn said before giggling.

“I didn’t have dinner yesterday…” Trixie blushed of embarassment. Then, she blushed harder she remembered why she didn’t have dinner and the events of last night. Rarity must have noticed it because she spoke nervously.

“Do… I… Why don’t we have brekfast, I mean, breakfast!”

“Are you okay, sis?” Sweetie Belle asked with a confused tone.

“Huh? Y-Yes, I’m fine! Come on, let’s eat!” With that said, the three ponies headed to the table and sat. Trixie levitated her hat and put it on the couch, next to her cape. Ten minutes after they started eating, Rarity spoke again. “So… Where did you go last night Trixie?”

The showmare quickly raised her eyes from the food to see Rarity.  “Oh…” Trixie said as she raised her head. “I ended up at Sparkle’s library for some reason; she seemed to be on a date with, umm… Fluttershy?”

“Mhm, that’s her name. I hope you gave them some privacy.” The white pony was smiling during the entire conversation.

“I tried, but Sparkle called me and insisted me on joining them. I didn’t feel good, I knew I was invading…” Trixie spoke with sadness.

Rarity got confused. “Twilight shouldn’t have done that, it was a date not a meeting with friends…” She spoke with seriousness.

“I know, I tried to give them space but she kept talking to me.” Trixie sighed. “But, at least I found a place to live.”

“You did?!” Rarity excitedly exclaimed.

“Yes, I’m going to live with Fluttershy, she agreed to let me live with her.” The magician pony smiled slightly.

“That is wonderful!” Rarity wasn’t sitting anymore, her rear legs were on the floor and her forelegs on the table. She was about to trot towards Trixie and hug her but Sweetie Belle spoke.

“Wait a minute… you’re moving out? Why?” The crusader asked, both sad and confused.

Rarity looked at her younger sister and spoke warmly. “You see, Sweetie Belle, I asked her to move for personal reasons. It is not because I don’t like her or anything like that, I’ll explain it to you later.”

“Why can’t you do it now?” Sweetie Belle sadly asked.

“Because… I can’t. I promise to explain it later, Sweetie, but not now alright?” Rarity said, trying not to sound impatient and with a smile on her face.

“Okay…” The young Unicorn looked down at her plate, sad. The fancy Unicorn could notice her sister's mood. She then looked at Trixie and realized that she was staring at her like saying Why didn’t you tell her? Rarity moved her lips, gesticulating I’ll tell her later, I need time.

After breakfast, Trixie put on her cape and hat. She was ready to go.

“The great and powerful Trixie…” Rarity said, staring at her guest for the last time with a smile. “Only now I like how it sounds, but I hope your ego doesn’t come to light again…”

“I learnt a lot the days I was here, it won’t come back. Thank you for your generosity, Rarity.” Trixie was smiling and slightly blushing; she really liked the blue eyes of the mare she had in front of her, and the smile made her heart skip a beat. An awkward silence followed in which both of them stared at each other’s eyes, but Trixie was the one to break it. “So… I better get going now…”

“Wait!” Rarity suddenly exclaimed, scaring both herself and Trixie. “Sorry… Wait here, I want to give you something!” She said before rushing to her workplace, Trixie didn’t even have time to sit down and Rarity was back with a box that looked like a present. “I’ve… made this for you… I would love if you wore it for our date… I have also put your coat and hood in there.” The marshmallow coated pony said, blushing madly. Trixie took it with her magic.

“I’ll gladly wear it… Are you free tonight?” Trixie asked, smiling.

“I’m afraid not, I have to look after my sister. How about tomorrow?”

“Sounds perfect.” Once again, both mares got lost in each other’s gazes, and this time it was Rarity who broke the silence.

“You can also take this.” She said, magically taking Little Mares and putting it on the present. “I know how much you like it.” Trixie’s smile became wider and she could feel her eyes watering.

“Thank you… I don’t know what to say…”

“You have until tomorrow night to think on something.” The fancy Unicorn giggled after that.

Trixie joined her. “Yeah…” Trixie wanted to hug her, but she promised to treat Rarity like she deserved, like a lady. She had to wait until after they were officially dating, if the date was a success. “I’ll see you later, Rarity.” The fashionista couldn’t hold herself and hugged Trixie, not like a friend, but like something more. Rarity closed her eyes, enjoying the soft fur of Trixie’s.

“Goodbye, Trixie… I’m looking forward to our date…” The showmare hugged her back like Rarity did; she could feel her own cheeks boiling. Seconds later, they broke the hug, and Trixie headed to the door. When she opened it, she found Twilight on the other side with her hoof risen. Apparently, she was about to knock on the door.

“Twilight?” Rarity confusedly asked. “What are you doing here, darling?”

“I came for Trixie!” The librarian excitedly said, putting her foreleg back on the ground. “I wanted to accompany her to Fluttershy’s!”

“Sparkle, you shouldn’t’ have bothered…” The magician pony tried to say something more, but she was interrupted.

“I insist. Let me help you with your luggage." Twilight was still smiling.

“No, it is fine really. I can handle it.” However it was no use, Twilight was already taking Rarity’s gifts.

“Follow me, Trixie…”

“Wait!” The magician pony exclaimed. “I don’t want to be seen, could I use my hood to…”

“Don’t worry Trixie, I’ll teleport us there!”

“Teleport? You can do tha...?” Before Trixie could finish the sentence, Twilight’s horn started to glow and moments later, they disappeared in a flash, leaving Rarity alone by her door.

“Twilight… what was that?” The white pony said before entering her home. “Sweetie, you're still in the bathroom? Are you feeling okay?”


***


Twilight and Trixie reappeared some meters away from Fluttershy’s cottage. The lavender Unicorn put Trixie’s belongings on the ground.

“Thank you, Sparkle, but you didn’t have to do it.” Trixie said.

“I don’t mind, it was a pleasure.” Twilight said and turned her head to see Trixie. “Listen, Trixie, I came here for a reason, there’s something I need to ask you.”

“What is it?” The blue Unicorn asked.

“Fluttershy is very kind and shy, don’t walk over her please, let her help you but don’t let her go too far, okay?” Twilight spoke with a serious tone, frowning and staring directly onto Trixie’s eyes.

“I won’t, don’t worry, I won’t let her be too kind to me.” The showmare said, surprised for Twilight’s sudden change of mood. Twilight stared at Trixie for a few more moments before smiling all of the sudden again.

“Thanks! Now, I have to go, I only wanted to tell you that.”

“Okay, goodbye, Sparkle and thanks!”

“You’re welcome and please, call me Twilight!” The bookworm pony said before teleporting again. Trixie looked at the place where Twilight had just disappeared for a few seconds before turning away and heading to the cottage with her presents, once there, she knocked on the door and waited. The door opened moments later but Trixie saw nopony. She looked down and saw a bunny angrily staring at her before slamming the door on her nose. The blue Unicorn stood still, awkwardly looking around while she decided if she should leave or try again. Her answer came when she heard a voice coming from the other side of the door.

“Who was it, Angel?”  The door barely opened seconds later, the shy pony only showed half of her head. “Yes? Oh, Trixie!” Fluttershy exclaimed as she opened the door. “I… I forgot that you were coming.” She added, not moving from her spot.

Trixie smiled slightly and levitated her belongings. “Don’t worry about it.” She said as she entered.

“D-Do you want me to help you?” the timid Pegasus shyly asked.

“No, thank you, I can do it myself.” Trixie politely said, not believing herself that she spoke nicely to other ponies besides Rarity and her sister. Maybe the time she stayed with her caused that some of her elegance got to her? She put her stuff down and looked around; the place looked comfortable and had more space that the Carousele Boutique and she liked the wooden style, but she still missed Rarity’s place. Continuing looking around she found the white bunny angrily staring at her but he gave her his back when he was seen. Finally, Trixie looked back at Fluttershy. “You have quite a place, Fluttershy.” She said with a friendly tone.

“Thank you…” Fluttershy timidly said. “I’ll take you to the guest’s room.”

Trixie followed Fluttershy to her new room. When they arrived, the Pegasus opened the door and let Trixie go in first and she walked in after her. The Unicorn took a few seconds to look around, there was a single bed but it was slightly larger than normal beds, a night table with its lamp and a wardrobe. It had also a window.

“So, what do you think...?” Fluttershy worriedly asked, afraid that her new guest didn’t like the room.

“It’s… perfect. I love it!” Trixie happily said as she sat on the bed to feel its comfort. It was more comfortable than her old bed and way more comfortable than a couch.

“I’m glad you like it, I didn’t always have this room, but I decided to add it ever since Sweetie Belle and her friends started to stay overnight here more often, which is why the bed is larger than the normal ones. And I’m also glad that you found your way here.” Fluttershy quietly spoke, looking down, she spoke too much, she just knew she blew something up.  

“I noticed that the bed is larger… and, I actually didn’t know how to get here… luckily Sp- I mean, Twilight brought me here.” The timid pony’s ears peaked when she heard her marefriend’s name and quickly raised her head to see Trixie.

“Twilight was here? Did she say something?” Fluttershy excitedly said.

“She just asked me to be nice to you before leaving in a hurry.” Trixie said smiling, happy for having a conversation with the yellow Pegasus. Fluttershy’s ears went down again and she looked down once more.

“Oh, nothing else…?” She asked disappointed.

“No… she seemed to be in a rush.” The magician pony got a bit sad for some reason.

Fluttershy’s thoughts were filled of her marefriend not showing that she cared for her and Rarity not telling her that she liked Trixie. She looked up once again seconds later; she could at least kill one of those thoughts. “H-How long… did you and Rarity had f-feelings for each other…?”

“Well...” Trixie blushed slightly. “I liked her for around week, but, she just realized her feelings towards me last night.”

“Just last night? Oh, that’s a relief! Sorry, but I was wondering why she didn’t tell me before.”

“I heard that you two always tell each other everything.”

“Yes. We decided not to hide anything from each other after an unpleasant event we had with a famous photographer.”

“That’s nice. I never had anypony to tell anything since I was a filly.”

“You poor thing, I’m so sorry to hear that...” Trixie just nodded while she looked down. Now that she met ponies that cared for her, she realized how empty her life was during all the years she was alone. She didn’t wish to be that lonely pony again. After more moments of silence, Trixie decided to finally open the gift Rarity gave her. She took her time to open it, savoring every moment until she finally opened the box and her jaw dropped. “Wow…!”

“What…?” The shy pony asked as she slowly got closer to Trixie and took a look inside the box. “That’s a beautiful dress! Did Rarity made it for you?” Trixie just nodded not looking away from her new dress, but she suddenly raised her head straight forward, worried.

“Oh no! I have to make a reservation on a restaurant for tomorrow night!” She then turned to see Fluttershy, her face full of panic. “I must head out!” She added almost yelling before galloping outside her room and the cottage. “What was I thinking? Tomorrow night?! I won’t find any fancy restaurant to make a reservation!” Trixie’s voice became less audible as she galloped away, leaving the timid Pegasus confused.

“What was all that about…?”


The night of the date


“I think my hair isn’t right! I better look in the mirror… Opalescence, do you think this is too much?” Rarity was trotting around her boutique, being careful to not ruin the new dress she made especially for this occasion; the dress Rarity donned was a dark pink, one that contrasted against her coat beautifully. She was wearing similarly colored gloves on her forelegs, made by the finest of fabrics. Her hair was put up in a neat bun, too. The white pony knew that her hair was perfect, but as the time for the date got closer, the more nervous and unsure she became. “I’m a mess! I can’t go out like this, but I don’t have any more time left, Trixie will be here any moment!” Opalescence ignored her owner and tried to get back to sleep, but Rarity was making so much noise that the cat ended up leaving the room. Somepony knocked at the door moments later. 

It was time.

“Forget it! She’s here!” The fancy Unicorn exclaimed before heading to the door. She moved her hair a bit more before opening the door. “Greetings, Trixie, I’m… for Luna, you look... beautiful!”

Trixie blushed hard. She was wearing the dress Rarity made for her. The dress itself was absolutely fabulous. It was bright and had sparkling purple that brought out Trixie's eyes just like Rarity wanted, its studded jewels accentuating her best features. She'd even put her hair up for the occasion, which made her seem all the more different from the magician pony Rarity knew her to be.  “Thank you…” The showmare said, gazing at her date’s eyes. Rarity's heart started to race. Trixie was the only mare who managed to do that. “You look gorgeous.” Trixie added after taking a look at her date. The magician pony took one of Rarity’s forelegs and leaned her lips towards it, stopping inches away from it and kissing the air, making Rarity blush hard. She could swear that she was about to melt. Trixie really put effort on this to learn such protocol.

“Thank you…” Rarity said, looking at Trixie’s purple eyes as soon she let her foreleg go and raised her head.

“W-We should get going, the restaurant is strict with their schedule.” Trixie said before she could get lost in her crush’s eyes and lose track of time.

“Oh, right! I apologize.” The fashionista said smiling sheepishly and got out, closing the door behind her. Both mares started to walk towards the restaurant walking very close to each other.

“So, how did you get a reservation from one day to the other?” Rarity asked after some minutes of silence.

“Trixie has her charm.” The magician pony said smiling proudly, but Rarity looked at her smiling suspiciously with a look that said: No, really. Trixie’s smile faded. “There was a cancellation just before I arrived, I got lucky.” The white pony giggled.

“I knew it.” Rarity giggled, causing Trixie to smile, Rarity’s giggles were music for her; she liked everything about her and was still wondering how she didn’t see that before. The more she stared at her, the more she wanted to hug and kiss her. But she made a promise and she wasn’t going to break it, Rarity is a lady and she must be treated as such.

Eventually they got to the restaurant. The blue Unicorn said her name and they were directed to their seats with a waiter attending them immediately. They were close to the pianist. The mares chose their plates and gave the menus to the waiter who bowed at them and headed to the kitchen. He got back a couple of minutes later and filled their cups. The mares thanked him and took a sip.

“Delicious, this is the fanciest restaurant around, you really got lucky Trixie!” Rarity commented as she put her cup on the table.

“I think I did, but I don’t think it will happen again.” Trixie said smiling and looking at Rarity. “You don’t have to worry, Twilight gave me some bits and I’ll be able to afford it.”

“Oh, I can pay, don’t worry.” The fancy Unicorn said, shoving her foreleg.

“But…”

“I insist, don’t worry. I’ll let you pay next time.”

“Next time?” The magician pony’s eyes raised in surprise.

“If this date goes well then yes, there will be a next time.” The fashionista said, gazing at Trixie. “There will most likely be a second date, if you really are willing to change.” She added with her forelegs holding her chin.

“I am!” Trixie firmly said. “I’m a different pony, I’ll change for you! I did change for you...”

“Prove it.” The fancy Unicorn said smiling just as their order arrived.

“Bon apetit!” The waiter said after he put the dishes on the table.

“Thank you.” Rarity looked at the waiter when she thanked him who bowed and left. Rarity, then, started to eat.

“How can I prove it to you?” The showmare asked without starting to eat. Rarity put her fork on the far right side of the plate, pausing from eating.

“Well…” Rarity stopped to clean her mouth with a napkin. “You can start by apologizing to my friends and the rest of Ponyville for your actions in the past.”

The magician pony inclined her head, showing confusion. “But that happened years ago, everypony surely forgot.”

“You slaved Ponyville last time you were here, that’s not easy to forget.” The fashionista said with seriousness. “If you really want to prove me that you have changed, then I suggest you to start from there.”

Trixie thought for a few moments and took a sip from her glass before sighing.  “Alright, I’ll do it… I’ll start with your friends tomorrow…” She said before magically taking hold of a fork.

“Not that one, darling, that’s the dessert fork. Use the other one.” Trixie obeyed, but not before mentally cursing the quantity of forks, but her smile didn't fade.


***


Rarity and Trixie were heading back to the Carousel Boutique after leaving the restaurant. Trixie had offered to pay again but she didn’t get positive results.

“The dinner was wonderful, Trixie, thank you very much.”

“I think you should be thanking the chefs, they were the ones who cooked.” Trixie giggled.

“But, you chose the place, and it was a wise choice if you allow me to say, I absolutely adored it!”

“I’m glad you did, I’ve never ate so well before!”

“And the service, it was magnificent!” Rarity added. “The waiter was always with a smile, the plates were made to perfection, not to mention the music!”

“Yeah…” the magician pony said in a relaxed tone and stared at Rarity. The fancy Unicorn didn’t notice her, she had her eyes closed and she was humming one of the songs the pianist played that night. Trixie saw an opportunity and walked closer to her companion, only inches were between them. This time Rarity noticed and turned her head only to find Trixie’s face close to her. Both mares were blushing.

“Wh-what are you doing?” Rarity nervously asked with a smile on her face.

“I’m sorry, but I needed to admire you closer… you trurly are incredibly beautiful.” Trixie was lovingly gazing at Rarity, who looked away blushing madly.

“Trixie, how do you do that? I never felt like this before, I had fell in love in the past but you are different… you truly like me, don’t you?” She gazed back at Trixie as she finished speaking.

The magician pony smiled more. “I do… I thought that it was clear.” Trixie softly said.

“I was just checking.” Rarity said as they both stopped walking since they had arrived their destination. Rarity stood in front of her date. 

“Thanks again for the lovely date, I had a wonderful time with you. I’ll see you tomorrow.” The fashionista walked a few steps to the door when Trixie stopped her.

“Wait! I need you to answer me something before you go.” Rarity slowly turned her body to see Trixie before speaking.

“Yes?”

The magician pony looked down and scratched the back of her head before putting her hoof back on the ground and talk. “Are we… officially dating? I mean… are we…?” There was no doubt that she was nervous and she couldn’t find the right words.

Rarity, seeing this, walked closer to her until their noses were almost touching. Trixie could feel her heart skipping faster and faster; she feared that it might fly out her chest while she waited for Rarity’s response. The fashionista played with her and took her time before opening her mouth and giving Trixie the answer she wanted to hear.

“Yes, we are officially dating, Trixie. You managed to convince me that you are a different pony and that you wish to change for me, but, most importantly, you got me to fall for you. I’ll give you a chance.” If Trixie tried to smile wider, she could get her mouth paralyzed. She wanted to skip around, to yell of happiness, but all her emotion was shown on a tear that fell from one of her eyes, a tear of happiness. She raised one of her forelegs and tried to reach Rarity’s cheek to caress it, but the fancy Unicorn kissed her on her cheek, leaving Trixie’s hoof in the air and her jaw dropped. When Rarity saw that, she giggled and put Trixie’s hoof down.

“Good night, Trixie" Rarity softly said, putting Trixie’s jaw back up. She then turned again and headed to the door, opening it and getting inside. “I’ll see you tomorrow.” She added before closing the door. Trixie stood still where she was for several moments, she was so happy that she forgot how to walk. When she remembered how to, she made her way back to Fluttershy’s cottage, humming the songs of the pianists.
> Redemption
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 The next morning, Trixie woke up by the ray of Princess Celestia’s sun hitting her eyes. She blinked a few times before abruptly sitting up. It wasn’t just a dream, right? If it was, I’ll get really furious! But it felt very real… She got up and headed to the dining room, which was also the living room. When she arrived, Fluttershy came from the kitchen with a plate in her mouth and put it on the table.

“Good morning, Fluttershy!” The timid pony got scared by the sudden call of her name; she gasped and stood still. “Oh, sorry, I didn’t want to scare you.” 

Fluttershy slowly turned her body to meet Trixie. “Don't worry, Trixie, I’m not used to have ponies staying overnight.” The shy Pegasus said with, looking down, embarassed.

“If you want, I can try to find a new place to live…”

“No, no, no, no, you’re more than welcome here! I just have to get used to it…” The timid pony fell silent after that.

Trixie coughed and looked awkwardly to her sides before coming up with something. “Do you remember what did I do last night?”

“Yes. You had a date with Rarity, right?” Fluttershy said with a confused tone.

The magician pony couldn’t hold her excitement; she trotted towards Fluttershy and hugged her tightly. “Then it DID happen! Thank you, thank you!”

“Umm… you’re welcome…?” Fluttershy was even more confused. Even though Trixie was almost sure that it wasn't a dream, it still seemed too good to be true, she had to be absolutely sure before galloping toward Rarity’s boutique.

The blue Unicorn let her go. “I’m heading out, I… have some stuff to do.” Trixie said before heading to the door as she put the coat with hood which Rarity has made her

“Okay, will you be back by lunch?”

“I’ll try to, bye!”  With that said, Trixie opened the front door and left galloping with a smile on her face. Angel bunny hopped next to his owner and started to angrily move his paws at the door.

"You don’t trust her? You might have a point but give her an opportunity. Twilight and Rarity trust her and so do I, she won’t cause any trouble.” Fluttershy tried to convince the bunny but he crossed his arms, not believing a word. The Pegasus touched his cheek with her nose. “Come on, I’ll make you something to eat… oh, my… Trixie didn’t eat her breakfast!”


***


The showmare arrived at the boutique, standing before the door, she took a deep breath and knocked on the door. Her heart soared when she heard Rarity’s voice from the other side.

“It is not open yet, please come back later!” The fashionista said, slightly annoyed. It was early morning after all and she must be having breakfast.

“It is me, Rarity. I just wanted to say hi!” Trixie said with a happy tone. She then heard hoofsteps quickly coming closer and the front door opened, revealing the beautiful pony that always sent Trixie to the clouds.

“Trixie! You couldn’t wait long to see this beauty, right? I can't blame you. Come in, come in!” The fancy Unicorn let her marefriend in. Trixie walked in and Rarity closed the door before jumping on Trixie, screaming with excitement and hugging her.

“You couldn’t wait anymore either.” Trixie jokingly said while she nuzzled Rarity’s cheek with her own. Rarity moved her head so she could look at Trixie’s eyes.

“You’ve been in my thoughts since you left, I was looking forward to see you again. How did you sleep?”

The blue Unicorn couldn’t resist her voice and the beautiful look she was giving her. “Wonderful, just like the night I fell for you.” Trixie said, slightly blushing. Rarity leaned closer to the magician pony, making her blush noticeable.

“And, was I in your dreams?”

“Of course. As I told you, you’ve been in them since I first fell for you.”

The fancy Unicorn smiled wider touched noses with her. “I’m so happy and excited about this, you really are special Trixie, I can feel it…”

“With only one date?” The magician pony said before giggling.

“Don’t ruin the moment, darling.” Rarity said as she rubbed her head against Trixie’s neck. Both mares remained silent, enjoying themselves, until minutes later, Trixie’s stomach started to growl loudly.  

“What was that?” The fashionista asked, moving her head to see her marefriend.

“I think I forgot to eat my breakfast.” Trixie sheepishly said.

“What? How could you forget to eat the most important meal of the day?!”

“I’m sorry! But I wanted to see you so I left Fluttershy’s cottage before eating!”

“Aww, thats so sweet...! Unwise, but sweet. Did she make something for you?”

“I think so. I saw two plates on the table.”

“You have to go back and eat properly with her before she gets upset.” Rarity said with a serious tone.

“I know, I’ll go back” Trixie said as she broke the hug. She slowly headed to the door and opened it as Rarity followed her. The magician pony stepped outside and turned to see Rarity one last time. “I’m going to apologize to your friends later today as I promised… any advice?”

“I think I should go with you. Some of them may not be exactly nice to you.”

“I don’t blame them.” Trixie said, looking down. Rarity used one of her forelegs to lift her head and meet her gaze.

“Come after lunch, and don’t forget to eat this time, darling.” Both mares giggled.

“I won’t. Umm, before I go… could I get another…” But before Trixie could finish, Rarity kissed her cheek once again.

“I’ll see you later, Trixie.”

“Yeah…” Trixie was still lost and touching her cheek with one of her forelegs. She turned and started her way back to Fluttershy’s place. She looked back one last time to wave at Rarity, who blew her a kiss. The fashionista waited until she couldn’t see Trixie anymore before entering her boutique.


***


After lunch, Rarity decided to check her work supplies to see if something was about to run out.

“I don’t need gems, but my cotton and wool are scarce, after helping Trixie I should get more.” And sure enough, when she checked everything, there was a knock on the door. Rarity rushed to open the door and meet her marefriend on the other side. “You sure are punctual, darling!” She commented as she hugged Trixie.

“I came as soon as I finished my meal. I’m glad that you decided to come along Rarity, I’m really nervous. Do you think they will forgive me?”

“Of course they will! They have a good heart. Let’s start with Applejack.” The white pony said leading Trixie to Sweet Apple Acres. Trixie remained silent, there was no doubt that she was too nervous to talk, so Rarity tried to calm her down by talking. “So… do you like staying at Fluttershy’s?”

“I do, but Fluttershy doesn’t talk much, does she?”

“She’s very shy, especially with ponies she doesn’t know very well. Just give her some time.”

“What should I talk about with her?”

“She really loves forest critters, I suggest you to try to become friends with them.”

“She has a bunny living with her, should I…?”

“No, no! Forget about Angel, he’s impossible! Only Fluttershy is able to control him and just barely.”

“Okay, thanks for the advice… That’s where we are heading?”

“What? Oh, yes! That’s Sweet Apple Acres, and look! Applejack is there, come on!” Rarity said, taking one of Trixie’s forelegs and galloping with her towards the farm. The farmer pony was apple bucking. “Applejack, darling!” Applejack stopped what she was doing, cleared her sweat from her forehead and looked at the direction from where the voice came from.

“Howdy there, sugarcube! It is nice to see you here and… Trixie?” The cowgirl pony was surprised to see the blue Unicorn around. Trixie just smiled awkwardly.

“You remember her.” Rarity commented, trying to relieve the tension.

Applejack didn’t have a friendly look. “How to forget her? Ah was hopin’ ah would never see her again.”

“Applejack!” Rarity angrily said as she stood in front of Trixie. “Be nice please, she has something to say!” The fashionista, then, looked at the magician pony and nodded, a signal that Trixie understood. The blue Unicorn walked a few steps forward and looked at Applejack directly at her eyes. 

“I’m sorry for my previous actions to you, it was wrong of me bounding at your hooves with your own rope and for stuffing your mouth with an apple. I hope you can forgive me but I don’t blame you if you don’t…” Applejack was confused for what she just heard and looked at Rarity who still had a serious look.

The farmer pony then looked back at Trixie and smiled. “Ah forgive you, Trixie, Ah’m glad that you saw yer mistake and that yer taking responsibility for it.”

Trixie smiled. “Thank you, thank you! I will do anything for you to show you my regret, just name it!” She excitedly said, making Applejack got even more confused.

“Erm… sure… Rarity, can ah talk with you for a second?” The cowgirl pony took Rarity with her and whispered. “Can you tell me what the hay is goin’ on here? Why is Trixie back and apologizin’? Why are you helpin’ her?”

“Everypony deserves a second chance, she’s trying to change, I promise! Please help her, if not for her, as a favor to me?” Applejack looked at the Unicorn that once humiliated her in front of the whole town. She was looking at her surroundings. Applejack could feel something different on her so she decided to do that favor for her friend. The farmer pony looked back at Rarity.

“Okay, Ah will help her, for you. What should Ah do?”

“Thank you, darling! I will not forget this! There is something you could help her with, do you need help around here? She could lend you a hoof and earn some bits to keep by.”

“Ah think ah have a job or two for her.”

Rarity quickly hugged her. “You are the best, Applejack!” She then let her go and both of them got back with Trixie.

“Trixie, ah might have somethin’ for you…”

“You do?!”

“Can you come here at first time in the mornin’, tomorrow? Yer goin' to help me out, is that okay?”

“I can, I’ll do my best!” Trixie excitedly said, making Rarity’s smile wider.

“Good, Ah’ll see you tomorrow morning then, please come rested, we are going to work hard.”

Trixie nodded and Rarity walked to her side. “We must get going Applejack, we have to pay Pinkie a visit.”

“Alrigh', Ah'll see you later, sugarcube!” The cowgirl pony waved at them as they left, getting back to work after they were gone.


***


“See? That wasn’t so hard.” Rarity commented once they were out of the farm.

“No…” Trixie said with a strange tone.

“Hmm? Something’s wrong, darling?” The white pony said, noticing Trixie’s uneasiness.

“It is just that… for a moment or two she was really hostile. I deserved it but I was scared and feared that she would attack me.”

“She’s just cautious, she wasn’t very happy when you humiliated her and later when you kicked Twilight out from Ponyville… none of us were…”

“I know, I know, I regret that, I’m trying to start over and you said you would help me!”

“Okay, calm down, Trixie, I’m sorry for saying that, it just slipped…”

Trixie sighed “Forget about it… Pinkie Pie… she’s the pony whose parents gave me a job at their rock farm, right?”

“Yes. And there she is!” Rarity said, pointing to a pink pony bouncing towards them.

“Pinkie, over here!” As soon as she heard her name, the party pony rushed to where Rarity and Trixie were and stood inches away from Rarity.

“Hello, Rare! What's up?!”

“Pinkie, I thought what did I say about my personal space?”

“Oopsie, my bad!” Pinkie Pie said as she took a step back. It was then when she noticed Trixie. The showmare smiled awkwardly while the pink pony looked at her with a face she rarely uses, a serious one.

After several moments of silence, Rarity decided to say something. “Umm, Pinkie, remember Trixie? She has something to say to you. Trixie?” The magician pony shook her head when she heard her name and saw Rarity smiling warmly to her.

“Oh, yes, I… I want to apologize to you for my actions… removing your mouth and insulting your parents wasn’t right… could you forgive me?” The party pony kept staring at Trixie strangely. The blue Unicorn looked at her sides, wondering if there was something wrong. “What? Why are you…”

“Strawberries…” Pinkie Pie suddenly said, still serious.

“Huh?” Trixie was confused. Moments later, the pink pony grinned widely.

“Strawberries! That’s the ingredient that was missing to finish the cake! I couldn’t remember it! It has been bugging me all day! I lost the recipe so I couldn’t check, I could remember all the ingredients but that one! Phew, I finally can bake it!” The pink pony said speaking quickly, leaving both Trixie and Rarity extremely confused.

“HUH?!”

Pinkie Pie giggled. “You girls are weird!” She said with a smile.

Trixie once again shook her head. “Umm, did you hear what I said?”

“Yes I did! Don’t worry Trixie, I forgive you! Now, I’m sorry to say this but I must go, I have to bake that cake, see you later!” Pinkie Pie grinned one last time and left before either Rarity or Trixie could say something else.

“That was…” Trixie begun, but Rarity finished the phrase.

“Just Pinkie Pie being herself, if you ever see quiet, start to worry.” Rarity said smiling before looking at Trixie. “Let’s look for Rainbow Dash and call it a day, shall we?” The showmare nodded and followed Rarity.

They walked through all Ponyville but Rainbow Dash was nowhere to be seen. Rarity decided to look for her on the fields, she could be flying there.

“There she is, I knew she would be here!” The white pony said, pointing to the sky. Trixie looked up and saw a rainbow, moving quickly and disappearing after a few seconds. The cyan Pegasus was practicing some stunts like she usually did. Trixie watched in awe while Rainbow Dash kept doing better and better tricks; she was just above her. The rainbow-maned pony started to nosedive when Rarity called her. “Rainbow, we are over here!”

“Huh, what?! Look out!” Rainbow Dash wasn’t expecting to have viewers, she tried to slow down but it was too late, she couldn’t evade Trixie. She crashed with her and removed her hood. Both mares sat up and rubbed their head to ease their pain.“Ouch…! Hey, you shouldn’t be so clo… You!” As soon as Rainbow Dash noticed who she crashed, she quickly stood up and angrily glared at Trixie. “What are you doing here?!” The magician pony crawled backwards, scared by the anger on the Pegasus’ look.

“I… umm…” Trixie found herself unable to form any word, her mind had become completely blank.

Rainbow Dash kept walking forward while the scared Unicorn kept crawling back, neither of them looked away from their eyes. “Why are you here?! What do you want?!” The Pegasus demanded.

“I want you to listen to me…!”

“Why should I?!” Trixie hit a tree and the cyan Pegasus stood in front of her, still angrily glaring at the defenseless Unicorn. “YOU listen to me ‘powerful’ Trixie, if you know what’s good for you, you will leave on this instant, or else…!”

“Rainbow Dash, stop it!” The rainbow-maned pony looked back to see an angry Rarity galloping towards her. She stopped in front of Rainbow Dash and pressed one her forelegs on Rainbow Dash's chest. 

“That’s enough! Did your anger blind you or something? Take a look at Trixie, look at her face and tell me if you see the selfish egocentric pony that she once was!” Rainbow Dash didn’t dare to argue back. She slowly turned her head to see Trixie and saw her like if she was about to cry. Now that she calmed down, she didn’t feel hatred towards the blue Unicorn, she felt… pity. Rainbow Dash walked closer to the scared Unicorn and helped her to get up. Trixie accepted the help, but didn’t dare to stare at the Pegasus.

“Listen, Trixie, I’m sorry… What did you want to tell me?”

The magician pony, surprised, looked up. Rainbow Dash wasn’t happy to apologize, but she wasn’t angry anymore. Trixie gazed at Rarity, who nodded, before looking back at the Pegasus in front of her. “I accept your apology… now it’s my turn to do so…” The cyan Pegasus was confused, she didn’t exactly know what was Trixie up to. “I… I’m sorry for humiliating  you in front of all of Ponyville, I really regret my actions. I understand if you don’t accept my apology…” Rainbow Dash was even more confused now, she turned her head to see Rarity who was glaring at her.

After moments of trying to figure out what was going on, she gave up and looked back at Trixie. The most selfish pony she ever met was apologizing and she apparently meant it. Rainbow Dash decided to follow her lead. “I… I forgive you… Trixie… and, you don’t have to leave Ponyville.”

Trixie smiled widely. “Thank you, thank you!” She said. Both ponies kept awkwardly staring at each other for a while before Rarity spoke.

“Well, thank you, Rainbow. But we have to get going.” Before Rarity could go with Trixie, a hoof on her wither stopped her.

The cyan Pegasus leaned to her ear and whispered. “Can you explain me what is going on here?!”

“I will, but later, We must go.” Rarity whispered back and headed to where Trixie was. Both Unicorns started their way towards Carousel boutique, leaving a really confused Rainbow Dash behind.


***


“I appreciate what you did for me Rarity; you really helped me back there.” Trixie said once they got to Rarity’s boutique.

“You don’t have to thank me, darling; I knew that you would need me. I’m proud of you, Trixie, you gave a big step today by apologizing to everypony.”

“Yeah, but I still need to apologize to somepony else before the town…” The blue Unicorn said with her head down.

“Huh? Who? Snips and Snails? But they are out of town, Sweetie Belle told me that they went to visit their cousins.”

Trixie shook her head and raised her head, gazing at Rarity’s eyes. “I’m sorry, Rarity… I'm sorry for turning your hair green and forcing you to make banners for me…”

Rarity was caught by surprise; she was so focused on helping Trixie to apologize to her friends that she completely forgot that she was mean to her as well. She didn’t notice that her mouth was opened with the shape of an ‘O’ for a while, until she smiled warmly.

“Of course I accept your apology, Trixie… oh!” As soon she accepted Trixie’s apology, she was hugged by the mare.

“Thank you, Rarity, what kind of pony would I be if I don’t apologize to my own marefriend…” The blue Unicorn said as she happily hugged Rarity tighter. She then moved her head and stared at Rarity’s eyes, with their noses inches away. “And thank you for believing in me… you’re a wonderful pony…” Rarity replied with a kiss on the lips which lasted several seconds. Their first kiss. Rarity wrapped her forelegs around Trixie’s neck while Trixie found her marefriend’s waist with her forelegs. When they pulled away, Rarity half opened her eyes and saw that Trixie was still with her eyes closed and her mouth barely opened, still lost on the kiss.

“Trixie?” There was no answer from her. “Trixie!” This time, Rarity shook her marefriend.

“Hmm, what?” Trixie suddenly spoke and blinked several times. “S-Sorry, but that was amazing… can I have another one?” The white pony giggled.

“Maybe tomorrow if you are good.”

“Aww…”

“Now, I’m afraid that I have much work to do… I'll see you tomorrow, Okay? I’ll have more free time then.”

“Okay...” The blue Unicorn said before letting Rarity go. Rarity opened her door and blew Trixie a kiss before closing it. Trixie headed to Fluttershy’s cottage with a wide smile again.

Shortly after they parted, somepony knocked on Rarity’s door. The fashionista opened it and found Pinkie Pie on the other side.

“Pinkie?”

“Howdy Rare! I just came here to give you this!” The party pony said, giving Rarity what seemed to be an invitation.

“A party? Tomorrow afternoon?” Pinkie Pie nodded.

“Yes! You, Twilight, Dashie, Applejack, Fluttershy and Trixie are the only ones invited, to welcome Trixie to Ponyville!” The pink pony quickly said. Rarity smiled.

"What about Spike?"

"I was also going to invite him but Twilight told me that he had to go to bed early, really early if you ask me."

“I see. I’ll be there, Pinkie, I’ll see you tomorrow!”

“Okie Dokie Lokie!” As soon as Pinkie Pie said that, she disappeared, leaving only dust with a shape of her behind. Rarity shook her head smiling and closed her door, reading the invitation one more time. An idea came to her head.

“This is a perfect opportunity to reveal our relationship to everypony!” She happily said and trotted to her workplace, however, when she was about to keep working, she raised her head. “Wait a minute, how did Pinkie know that Trixie moved here?!”
> It Was Supposed to be a Celebration
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Fluttershy sat on her bed and stretched her forelegs when the sun hit her in her eyes.

“I love waking up at the first time of the morning, don’t you think so Angel Bunny?” The timid pony said as she looked at the side of the bed to find her closest critter friend yawning and stretching his paws. He looked at his owner and shook his head before hopping off the bed and heading downstairs. Fluttershy giggled to herself. “He will never change.” She got off her bed and headed downstairs.

However, when she was on the stairs, she smelled something that came from the kitchen. She hurried up there only to find Trixie wearing an apron and Angel Bunny angrily staring at her.

The magician pony felt that she was being watched and turned. “Oh, good morning, Fluttershy, and Angel Bunny! I didn’t see you there. How did you sleep?” Trixie had a big smile on her face.

“I slept fine… thank you.” The shy Pegasus surpisedly said. She didn’t expect to find Trixie in such a good mood. “But you’re my guest, Trixie, I should be the one making breakfast.”

The blue Unicorn shook her head. “I wanted to make something special for you for being so kind, cooking this morning is the least I can do, besides, I have to go to Sweet Apple Acres in a bit so I had to wake up early anyway.” Trixie smiled with her eyes closed before smelling that breakfast was ready. 

She magically took two plates and forks and put the waffles she just made there, then, she headed to where the table was and placed the plates there. The magician pony turned to see Fluttershy.

“These look delicious Trixie.” The yellow Pegasus commented.

“Thank you. I would als make something for the rabbit but I don’t know what it likes...” Angel bunny started to jump on his spot angrily after Trixie said that.

“Oh, he doesn’t like to be called ‘It’.”

“Oh, sorry.” Trixie apologized to the white bunny but he gave her his back.

“Don’t take it personal, he does that to everypony. I’ll be back soon, I’ll make his salad.”

Fluttershy headed to the kitchen, followed by Angel Bunny. The showmare waited for Fluttershy to be back before starting to eat, however, she couldn’t help but notice that her new host was barely eating.

“Don’t you like it?” Trixie worriedly asked.

“No, no, it’s not that! It’s just…” Sadness was evident in Fluttershy's voice.

“What is it then?” Trixie asked even more worried. Fluttershy crossed her hooves on the table and hid her head in them.

“Twilight doesn’t pay me any attention anymore…”

“I didn't hear you properly.”

Fluttershy lifted her head and put it on one of her hooves but she stared at the table. Her eyes were wet. “Twilight is acting strange lately… she doesn’t visit me, she doesn’t send me letters and while we are together, she only talks about…” The shy Pegasus suddenly stopped and looked at her guest who, confused, looked behind her to see if somepony else was with them, looking back at Fluttershy when she saw no pony else.

“She only talks about… what?”

Fluttershy hesitated. She wished she didn’t start talking at all, but it was too late now and she couldn’t think on a way out. She spoke after  hesitating.

“She only talks about you…”

“Me?!” Trixie exclaimed almost standing up.

Fluttershy slowly nodded. “I don’t have anything against you, Trixie, but it seems like she doesn’t care about me anymore. She doesn’t asks me about my day or if I have plans for the next days, she just talks about how good of you changing and deciding to live here… I… I don’t know what to do! Am I selfish for wanting her to pay more attention to me?!” Fluttershy managed to say before bursting in tears and burying her face in her hooves again.

Trixie hurried to where Fluttershy was and put her hoof on the Pegasus’ back. “No, you’re not selfish Fluttershy, you’re completely right. She’s your marefriend and she should act like one. You have to talk to her, tell her how you feel.”

The shy Pegasus slowly raised her head and gazed at Trixie. “I… I can’t do that…” She was sobbing.

“Why not? What’s the worst thing that can happen? You can solve this if you just talk to her.”

“I don’t know…”

“If she doesn’t know you feel this way then she will continue to hurt you without realizing it.”

Fluttershy thought for a few moments, staring into the space as tears kept going through her cheeks. After a while, she wiped her tears and spoke again. “Okay, I-I will try…”

“Good! Trust me, it will work out!” The yellow Pegasus nodded and began to eat her breakfast as the last tears died away. No pony said a word after that.

Once they had eaten their breakfast, Trixie grabbed the coat that Rarity made her and prepared to head out to help Applejack.

“I don’t know how much time I will take, I may come back by afternoon.” The blue Unicorn said as she opened the front door.

“Okay, but please, try to be on time for Pinkie’s party.” Fluttershy said while she was taking all what she needed to feed the forest critters.

“Applejack was invited too so I believe I’ll be there on time.” Trixie assured with a smile. “Bye!” 

The magician pony waved as she left. During her way to the farm she had plenty of time to think. When did I become a couple counselor? I really wanted Fluttershy to smile back there, it really hurt me to see her like that I… I actually cared for somepony else besides me, Rarity or her sister and it felt good… She chuckled and smiled at herself. Unbelievable, Rarity… you really are the one for me. One could say that I’m thinking too fast but you’re the only pony who managed to make me care for somepony else. In that precise moment, she spotted Twilight walking ahead of her reading a book and decided that it was time to act. “Twilight!” Trixie called as she approached her former rival.

“Huh? Oh, hey, Trixie! What’s…?” Twilight was cut off by Trixie.

“No time, I must get to Sweet Apple Acres so I will be quick. You need to talk to Fluttershy right now, it’s important.”

“Why…?”

“Just do it, please!” The magician pony yelled without realizing.

Twilight’s eyes widened and her ears peaked. “A-Alright, I’ll do it. It must be important if you yell like that. I’ll go now.” The bookworm pony said.

Trixie smiled. “Thank you! I must go. I’ll see you at the party!”  Trixie said before galloping away, leaving a confused Twilight behind.

“What was that about?” She said to herself and started her way to her marefriend’s cottage.


***


I wonder what would Fluttershy need? Whatever it is, I’m about to find out. Twilight thought as she arrived at Fluttershy’s home. She knocked on the door and waited for a few minutes, but there was no answer. She must be with the forest critters, I should go find her. The librarian began the search of her significant other.

After half an hour of looking for Fluttershy, Twilight was about to give up and try her cottage again in case she returned. But just as she turned, she heard something on the distance. She galloped, following the noise which became clearer. As she got closer, the noise turned into sobbing, a sob Twilight knew very well.

They were from Fluttershy.

Twilight hurried, she soon recognized Fluttershy’s mane behind a bunch of birds not far away. She galloped and didn’t stop until she was close enough to be heard.

“Fluttershy!” The Pegasus’ head rose and looked at the direction from where the voice came from. The birds flew away by the sound of Twilight’s hoofsteps.

“Twilight?” Fluttershy said before wiping her tears with one of her forelegs. She remained sit with her face down as the Unicorn arrived and stopped before her, panting.

“Shy… why are you crying…?” Twilight spoke between breathes. “Is there’s something wrong? Did somepony hurt you?”

“No…” The timid Pegasus shook her head, but she then remembered what Trixie told her. “Actually yes, there’s something wrong… somepony is hurting me…” Fluttershy nervously said, making Twilight to step closer.

“Who?” The lavender Unicorn asked with a frown on her face. The shy pony looked up, meeting the purple eyes she so loved. She tried to speak, but her voice broke off before long. Her eyes were no longer on Twilight’s, they were anywhere but on them and her entire body shook slightly. The Unicorn couldn't be sure, but it looked like her lower lip was quivering. Finally, the Pegasus got the courage to say what was on her mind.

“You…” She managed to say with an almost inaudible voice.

“Sorry?” Twilight couldn’t catch what she said. This time, Fluttershy spoke clearly.

“You, Twilight, you have been hurting me lately. You haven’t been visiting me, you hardly ask me out, and when you do, you only talk about Trixie.” Her voice was rising every second, she stood up and was walking towards Twilight, who backed away in fear as Fluttershy approached. “What about me, Twilight? I’m your marefriend! Don’t you love me anymore?! Since Trixie arrived, you have been ignoring me almost completely, if you want space, just tell me and stop hurting me!”

By the time she finished, Fluttershy was panting. She then realized what she just did and saw Twilight’s expression. The Pegasus backed away a bit and turned her back at the Unicorn, collapsing to the floor. “I-I’m sorry…” She said, ashamed of herself and silently crying. The bookworm remained on the floor for a few seconds; thinking on what Fluttershy just told her. She was right, she has been ignoring her marefriend lately but she didn’t realize it until now.

Twilight stood up and approached the crying Pegasus but she didn’t touch her. “Fluttershy… I’m really sorry. I-I honestly didn’t notice... I was so focused on trying to welcome Trixie to Ponyville that I forgot that you also have needs. Saying it like that makes me sound like a horrible pony but I am; I wasn’t a good marefriend to you. You must have been really hurt to make you yell at me like that... I understand if you don’t love me anymore, goodbye…” The bookworm pony turned and started to walk away crying when Fluttershy called her.

“Twilight, wait!” The timid pony trotted towards Twilight. “From where did you get all those conclusions? I never said that I didn’t love you anymore, I just asked you to pay more attention to me.” Twilight slowly turned and found Fluttershy still sad but no longer crying, but tears were still falling through the Unicorn’s cheeks. “Please don’t cry, Twilight. Everything’s fine…”

“No, it’s not fine! I hurt you! I was supposed to know that I was hurting you but I didn’t! I didn’t even bother to ask about your day!” Why are you still with me?!

“Because you’re special in your own way. You make mistakes like any other pony, no pony is perfect; even the Princesses commit mistakes. But when you acknowledge them, you try to fix them and avoid committing those mistakes again.”

“But…” The Unicorn was cut by the pegasus’ hoof.

“No buts, Twilight. It just happened once, I forgive you. Please, put yourself together. We don’t want you going to Pinkie’s party with red eyes, right?” Fluttershy finished speaking with a warm smile. Twilight sniffed, cleared her tears with one of her hooves and smiled a bit before hugging her marefriend.

“You’re special in your own way too, Shy… I don’t know from where you got those words…”

“I got them from you, of course.” The timid pony said as she caressed Twilight’s hair.

“I love you, Fluttershy…”

“I love you too, Twilight.”


***


Just when the sun started to set, Applejack and Trixie finished with their work and they were heading to Pinkie Pie’s party. Trixie was carrying a package.

“I had no idea that the work of farmers would be so tough. Working in a rock farm was easier. How do you manage to do this every day?” The magician pony commented.

“Ah have been doin’ this mah entire life like every member of the Apple family. We are used to it and we do just fine.”

“Really? That’s fascinating. Oh, and thank you again for asking your grandmother to bake me this apple pie. I would pay you if I could.”

“Don’t worry about that, this one runs on the house. Consider it a welcome gift. An apple pie made with the apples you bucked.” Applejack had a smile on her face.

“If you put it like that I guess I have no choice. Thank you, Applejack.”

“Mah pleasure.”

During the rest of the walk, silence reigned. Trixie had nothing to talk about and she didn’t want to ask too many questions about Applejack’s family and the farmer pony didn’t know what to say; she feared that she would say something that would make the pony beside her act like the old times. They eventually made it to Sugarcube Corner, where the party was being held. The cowgirl pony knocked on the door a few times and waited until somepony answered. It was Mrs. Cake.

“Good evening, Applejack. You’re here for Pinkie’s party, right?”

“That’s right, Mrs. Cake.”

“Come in then! Rainbow Dash’s already here.”

“Thanks.” Applejack entered, followed by Trixie who timidly smiled to the baker mare but she didn’t exactly get a smile in return; only a suspicious look. Maybe she didn’t forget about what Trixie did. Applejack, sensing the ‘danger’, hurried the magician pony upstairs.

“I can’t blame her for hating me.” Trixie commented.

“Ah don’t think she hates you. She could just not be happy to see you around here.”

“Is that supposed to make me feel better?”

“Sorry! Ah didn’t mean to…”

“That’s fine… don’t worry about it.” Applejack was going to say something else but they arrived to Pinkie Pie’s room. The door suddenly opened to reveal the pink pony.

“I thought I heard your voices, come on in!” Pinkie Pie dragged them inside while saying the last. Applejack went to greet Rainbow Dash while Trixie headed to a table to put the package she brought.

“Oh, you brought something? You didn’t have to, it’s your party!” The party pony happily said while she followed Trixie, skipping.

“It's just a little something to show my appreciation. But you’ll have to wait until everypony gets here.”

“Everyone.”

“Huh?”

“Everyone. Spike’s coming too and he’s a dragon, not a pony. At first, Twilight told me that he needed to sleep early but then, she told me that he insisted in coming so much that she couldn’t say no.” Pinkie Pie giggled. “Can you imagine if Spike was a pony too? Oh, or if everypony in Equestria were dragons and he the only pony in a kingdom of dragons, wouldn’t that be funny? Oh, or what if…?”

“What’s up?!” Rainbow Dash appeared between Trixie and Pinkie Pie all of the sudden, interrupting the conversation. “Pinkie, I hope you don’t mind if I borrow Trixie for a few seconds.”

“Nopey dopey, she’s all yours! Make her feel welcome! I have to bring the food anyway, be right back!” The party pony happily said before going downstairs. The cyan Pegasus waited for Pinkie Pie to leave the room before sighing.

“Sorry about that Trixie. I think that you’re not ready yet to stand Pinkie’s randomness. She’s a good friend, don’t get me wrong, but you need more time to get used to her.”

“Thank you, I guess. How can she speak so fast?”

“No pony knows. You should thank Applejack, she asked me to separate you two.”

“Really?” Trixie said as she looked behind of the Pegasus and saw Applejack approaching to them.

“Ah thought you would need some backup, sugarcube. Judgin’ by the expression you were makin’ before Rainbow saved you ah did the right thing.”

“She caught me by surprise; I didn’t know what to do. Thank you, both of you.”

“It was nothing. Applejack told me that you did a good job today at her farm, which made me feel even guiltier for yelling at you yesterday…”

“Don’t worry about that, Rainbow Dash, right?” The rainbow-maned Pegasus nodded. “I know that all of you had reasons to hate me. I was prepared to receive comments like that.”

“Rarity was right. You really changed!” Applejack commented amazed.

“Of course I was, darling, when wasn’t I?” The three ponies turned when they heard Rarity’s voice come from the door. The white pony was accompanied by Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie. Rarity and Fluttershy went to greet them while Pinkie Pie went to put a tray she was holding with her mouth on the table.

“I was putting the muffins on this tray when they showed up!” The party pony said after freeing her mouth.

“Twilight will arrive shortly…. Hopefully.” The timid pony commented on her usual shy voice.

“Of course she will make it! Knowing her, she’s doing a last minute research.” Rainbow Dash commented.

“Y-Yes… I guess so…” Fluttershy smiled a bit. Rarity arrived to greet Trixie with a hug like she gave to everypony else. But this hug in particular had more feelings.

“Good evening, Trixie. I trust you are doing fine?”

“Y-Yes, I am… and better now. Don’t look at me like that , you know that I can’t resist that face…” The showmare pony talked almost whispering so everypony else couldn’t hear.

“About that… I was thinking that we could…” But Rarity was interrupted by the sudden opening of the door and the arrival of Twilight.

“Sorry everypony…!” The librarian was panting. “I was checking the books before I realized it was already late… Spike will… arrive soon… I don’t know where he went but he said he would be here soon and he told me that you should start the party without him, Pinkie.”

“That’s alright Twi, you didn’t arrive that late! And by Spike’s request, this party is on!” As she finished speaking, Pinkie Pie turned on the music. Twilight started to greet everypony (Giving a peck on Fluttershy’s lips) and headed to the table where the food was.

“I’m starving! Hmm… here’s a package that wasn’t opened yet…” The bookworm pony used her magic to open the package containing Trixie’s apple pie.

“Wait, Twilight!” Trixie trotted towards the table and surprised Twilight. “I… I wanted to open it, it’s mine…”

“Oh, I'm sorry Trixie, I didn’t know… I didn’t eat since breakfast and I…”

“Don’t worry, Twilight. I was going to open it anyway so…” The blue Unicorn smiled and patted Twilight’s back, causing her to get confused. “Sorry, I’m still new with this… friendship thing…” Twilight giggled, remembering how she was years ago. Trixie realized that everypony was looking at them, so she decided it was time to say something she wanted to say since everypony accepted her apology. “I have something I wish to say, could somepony turn the volume down for a moment please…? Thank you, Applejack.” The farmer pony nodded. “First, I want to thank you, Pinkie Pie for this wonderful party, you are like your parents, which reminds me, would you remind me to send a letter to them? I never showed my gratitude for allowing me to work on their rock farm.”

“Okie dokie lokey!”

“Thanks. Now, this is for all of you. I want to thank you all again for giving me a second opportunity. Twilight, thank you for guiding me when I needed help.”

“You’re welcome, Trixie.”

“Applejack, thank you for offering me a job, I really appreciate it.”

“No problem, sugarcube!”

“Rarity…” Trixie’s heart started to race. She had to choose her words carefully or she would reveal their relationship to everypony else. She didn’t know if her marefriend was ready. “Thank you for your generosity; for allowing me to stay at your place for a while and for returning me the most important thing to me, my hat. All this was possible thanks to you…” Both of them blushed hard. She had the feeling that she said too much. Twilight and Fluttershy already knew about their relationship and what Trixie meant, but the rest of their friends still didn’t have a clue.

“My pleasure… darling.” The fancy Unicorn tried to sound natural but her voice was shaking as well as her legs. Luckily it was dark since it was a party so nopony noticed.

After a few seconds of being lost on the mare’s light blue eyes, Trixie shook her head and continued. “So, I will now share with you the apple pie that Applejack’s grandmother made for me with the apples I bucked.” She started to cut the pie as she spoke. “I thought it would be a good way to s-tart again.” As soon as Trixie said that, she realized that it was a horrible joke. Everypony was silent, looking at her with confused expressions. Everypony but Pinkie Pie, who laughed out loud and fell to the floor, and Rarity, who giggled a bit. The showmare nervously smiled while she mentally kicked her flank. “A-Anypony wants some…?” Everypony but the party pony nodded and approached to Trixie to receive a slice of pie. Pinkie Pie’s laughter soon stopped and she skipped to get her slice.

“This is delicious.” Rainbow Dash commented.

“Indeed it is!” Twilight said.

“I-I like it…” Fluttershy shyly commented.

“Thank you, girls…” Trixie smiled as everypony ate the pie.

When Rarity finished hers, she walked next to Trixie and cleared her throat. “I also have something to say!” She said, sure of herself. I better do it now before Spike arrives…“ Trixie and I…” Rarity looked at everypony. Twilight was nodding to encourage her, Fluttershy was trying to smile, Pinkie Pie, Applejack and Rainbow Dash were waiting anxious for whatever their friend had to say and Trixie was looking at her nervous, with a face that said ‘Are you sure?’ The white pony closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She was ready. “We are dating.” As soon as she revealed it, she felt like she took a weight off. She then opened her eyes. Fluttershy and Twilight were, of course, smiling. Pinkie Pie, Applejack and Rainbow Dash, on the other hoof, were surprised. The party pony recovered quickly and hugged Rarity and Trixie tight.

“Wohoo! That is fantastic! You two are dating, Twilight and Fluttershy are dating and so are Applejack and Rainbow Dash!”

“Pinkie… Applejack and Rainbow Dash aren’t… dating…!” Rarity managed to say just barely because the hug was taking all of her oxygen.

“Really?” The pink pony said before letting her friends go. “I could swear I read it somewhere…”

“Where would you read something like that?” Twilight asked while Rarity and Trixie were recovering their air. Pinkie Pie shrugged with a smile on her face.

“Wait, wait, wait, wait…” The cyan Pegasus finally spoke. “You two… are dating? Really?” The showmare nodded.

“I know it is hard to believe but, it is true.” Rarity said.

“Well, as long as you two are happy, we’re happy for you, sugarcube.” The farmer pony commented with a smirk.

“Really?”

“Sure, Rarity! We’re friends aren’t we? We want the best for you.” Rainbow Dash added.

“Thank you, thank you! You are the best friends anypony could ask for!” The fashionista said with a grin and a tear of happiness falling through her cheek. Trixie intertwined tails with Rarity and gazed at her. The white pony smiled and blushed by her sight.

“Come on, kiss her!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed “Kiss, kiss, kiss!” The rest of the ponies joined the party pony The blush on Trixie’s and Rarity’s cheeks became more noticeable, even with the low lights. Trixie started to lean closer to Rarity’s lips and the fancy Unicorn did the same. They got closer and closer until their lips met and shared a soft kiss, one after another. The rest of the ponies started to stomp the floor repeatedly in approval. But, suddenly, the sound of crystals crashing with the floor was heard. They all turned to the door where the sound was heard.

It was Spike.

The baby dragon stood shocked for what he just witnessed. A bouquet of lilies and a broken locket laid on the floor. Everypony gasped, all but Trixie knew about Spike’s feelings for Rarity.

“Spike…” Twilight called and tried to approach her number one assistant, But the baby dragon sobbed and ran away while his tears dropped. “Oh no, Spike!” The librarian galloped after him. Applejack slowly approached to where the broken locket and bouquet of lilies where and picked up the locket. She headed to where Rarity was with it.

“It has your photo Rarity… ah-ah think he finally was going to confess…” The fancy Unicorn put one of her forelegs on her mouth.

“What do you mean? Are you saying that the dragon… Rarity?” Trixie heard her marefriend sob. She tried to comfort her by putting one of her hooves on her whiter but she rejected her and trotted to the bathroom, crying. “Can anypony tell me what’s going on?!”

“Yes, Trixie… Spike is in love with Rarity.” Applejack Spoke. “Judgin’ by these he was goin’ to confess. Rarity must be feeling guilty for this.”

“But it wasn’t her fault, she can’t control her feelings!” The magician pony exclaimed.

“We know, but she still feels guilty. We should give her space until she calms down.” Applejack said with a sad tone. Trixie stared at the bathroom door. Why hadn’t she told her about Spike’s feelings before?

“Pinkie?” Rainbow Dash called. They all now looked at the pink pony whose mane was down. She was extremely sad.

“It was… it was supposed to be a celebration…”


***


Twilight followed Spike back at the library. When she was getting closer to it she could hear the sound of books being thrown. When she entered, she saw spike dropping the shelves filled with books to the floor and kicking everything that crossed his path. Owlowiscious flew to Twilight’s back.

“Spike, stop!” But the baby dragon didn’t hear her; He continued wreaking havoc inside the library. He dropped papers and ink. Twilight galloped towards him, making Owlowiscious to fly away, and grabbed him from behind to stop him.

“Let me go, Twilight!” He cried. Twilight didn’t say anything, she kept grabbing him tight to prevent him to continue destroying everything. Spike, eventually, stopped struggling and fell on his knees. He turned, looked at Twilight’s face for a few moments and hugged her tight, starting to cry on her whiter.

“Let it all go, Spike, let your pain go away…”

“I can’t believe it… I-I loved her Twilight!”

“I know and I’m sorry… but sometimes these things happens. You’re still a baby, you shouldn’t be worrying about love now…”

Spike kept sobbing, hugging Twilight tighter. “I’m sorry for what I did… I promise I’ll clean this up…”

“No, I want you to take a few days off, I’ll handle everything.”

“But…”

“No buts, Spike, this isn’t a suggestion, it’s an order. You need a few days off.”

Spike looked at her before hugging her again. “Okay… thank you Twi-Twilight…” Twilight smiled and kept hugging Spike for a while until he said he wanted to go to bed. Twilight proceeded to put him on his bed before yawning; She was tired as well so she decided to pick everything up in the morning. “You were right… I shouldn’t have come to the party…” Spike said before closing his eyes.
> A Secret, revealed
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 The party ended early; right after Rarity locked herself in the bathroom. Trixie wanted to stay with Rarity but she told her that she wanted to be alone. Applejack advised the guilty pony to do as she was requested. Trixie obeyed her and was now walking to the cottage with Fluttershy. Rainbow Dash stayed to try to cheer Pinkie Pie up.

“That was… nice until the moment that the baby dragon arrived… I had no idea…” The Unicorn commented midway their home.

“Since you didn’t know you can’t blame yourself, Trixie.”

“Then, why do I feel guilty? We were all having fun until… well, you know… what am I going to do?”

“You did what you could, Trixie. You apologized to Pinkie so now all you can do is wait. Try visiting Rarity once in a while because she’s in worse conditions than you and Pinkie Pie. They will be back to be her own self soon.”

“Th-Thanks, Fluttershy…”

The Pegasus smiled a bit to her friend, her way to say ‘You’re welcome’. “Try to sleep tonight and go see Rarity tomorrow.”

“I will…”

They walked in silence until they arrived the cottage. Trixie skipped dinner and went straight to her bed. However, she spent several hours trying to find a comfortable position. She found herself staring at the ceiling, wondering how could she let the guilt get to her. She couldn’t close her eyes until late in the night.

The next morning, Fluttershy woke up and made breakfast for herself, her guest and Angel Bunny. When both plates were placed, she went to Trixie’s door and knocked on it. “Trixie, Breakfast’s ready!” There was no response so she tried again. “Trixie, are you there?” Getting worried, the Pegasus quietly opened the door. “Trixie?” The mare in question was on her bed but in a terrible shape; she had her belly facing down and one of her forelegs and rear legs hanging next to her bed. Her eyes were opened and red. She was still sad. “Trixie, come to eat your breakfast, please…”

“I’m not hungry.” Trixie muttered, her words almost getting lost by the blanket.

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you can’t skip it.”

“Rarity said that once…”

“Trixie, you two are fine. Rarity only needs some time alone and you didn’t do anything on purpose.” The magician pony didn’t reply, so Fluttershy entered the room and bumped Trixie’s torso with her nose. “Please, come to eat… it may make you feel better…” Trixie sensed the sad tone of her friend and eyed her. Fluttershy looked sad and like she was about to cry and the Unicorn didn’t want to make another pony cry so she sighed and sat.

“Fine, I’ll go…”

Fluttershy smiled a bit. “Thanks.” Trixie took one last glance to the picture of her and her brother that she was hiding under the pillow before joining her friend. Both ponies headed to the table and ate their breakfast in silence. When they were done, Trixie went to her room and took the coat that Rarity made her, she put her hood on and went to the front door, followed by Fluttershy.

“I’ll go check on Rarity.” The shy Pegasus nodded and waved at her as she left walking. Angel Bunny hoped to her rear leg.

“Oh, Angel, this is such a mess… I hope Rarity is fine for our weekly appointment to the spa today.”


***


The blue Unicorn knocked the door of her marefriend’s boutique and waited. The door was answered by Rarity’s younger sister.

“Good morning, Miss Trixie.”

“Good Morning, Sweetie Belle. I came to see if Rarity felt any better.”

The filly shook her head. “I’m afraid not. I came here after breakfast to visit her but I was surprised to find Rainbow Dash sleeping on the couch. She quickly told me what happened and left just a few minutes ago. Rarity didn’t leave her room at all. I’m so sorry.”

“So, did Rarity told you about… ”

“You two? Yes, she did; the very same day. Judging by the way she told me, she seems to be extremely happy!” The young crusader excitedly said. But the excitement quickly vanished and she looked away.

Trixie looked down. “I need to solve this somehow… but I don’t know how.”

“Lilies.”

“Huh?” the older mare confusedly looked at the filly and found her slightly smiling.

“Get her some Lilies, they’re her favorites. I think it’s a good start.”

Trixie smiled. “I will, thanks, Sweetie Belle!” The now confident Unicorn said as she galloped to a Flower’s shop. Thanks for the work in Applejack’s farm she had some bits to get Rarity the best Lilies in Ponyville.

“Good luck!” Sweetie Belle waved at Trixie and closed the door when she couldn’t see her anymore. The young Unicorn went upstairs to see if her sister was alright. She had time to think while she walked. The Lilies have to work; at least, flowers would work on me… I hope Button got my hints. After I got mad at him for yelling after I beat his high score in “Pac-Pony”, only that will work. Sweetie Belle arrived by the time she finished her thoughts and knocked the door. “Sis?” The filly could hear her sister sob.

“I told you to leave me alone, Sweetie Belle!”

“Rarity, you have been crying since yesterday. Everything will be fine!”

“How can you know that? You’re just a filly!”

“I understand that you’re sad, Rarity, but you don’t need to be mean at me!” Sweetie Belle was about to go inside when she heard that somepony was knocking on the front door. “I’ll get that.” The young crusader said before going back downstairs and to the front door. I don’t think Miss Trixie would be this fast! However, when she opened the door, it wasn’t Trixie the one she found on the other side. She found a much younger pony, of her age, and of the opposite gender. “Button!” The filly exclaimed in surprise. “What are you doing here?”

“I…” The gamer colt was clearly nervous and slightly blushing. He was holding a daisy with one of his forelegs. “I… I’m sorry for overreacting the other day, saying all those things and… and…”

“And?” Sweetie Belle encouraged him, smiling.

“And… for being such a crybaby.” Button Mash ended his speech by sadly looking away. Sweetie Belle grinned and hugged her friend.

“Apology accepted, Button!” The colt’s blush was more noticeable now, but, lucky for him, Sweetie Belle couldn’t see his cheeks. The filly broke the hug and took the flower. “And thank you for the flower, it’s beautiful.” The earth colt nervously chuckled and scratched the back of his head with one of his forelegs.

“You-you’re welcome… I-I have to go. I have to accompany my mom to do some errands. Do you want to come to my house tomorrow if you’re not busy?”

“Tomorrow sounds good!” Sweetie Belle said with a grin.

“Great! I’ll see you tomorrow then. Bye!” The gamer colt excitedly said before trotting away. Sweetie Belle waved at him and entered the boutique, closing the door behind her. Once she was safe, she smelt the Daisy and happily sighed while she sat on the floor with her back pressed against the door as she held the flower to her chest.

“Aww, young love…”

“Rarity!” The filly exclaimed in surprise as she hid the flower behind her back. She was blushing madly. “G-Good to see you out of your room!” The fashionista was trying to smile. Taking a better look to her older sister, she saw that her hair, as well as her tail, was a mess; they weren’t combed and her eyes were red and she had makeup running down her eyelids. Rarity was still wearing her night robes. “Are you feeling better?”

The older mare sighed. “Not really, I just need a glass of water…”

“Oh, okay… but could you at least stay on the couch? I would feel better if I can at least see you…”

Rarity sighed again. “Fine, I will stay here… but, I’m not in the mood to talk.”

“I’ll be quiet, I promise.”

“Then I’ll get my glass of water and I’ll be back.” After getting her water, Rarity sat on her couch and Sweetie Belle made her company. They spent all day like that until, late afternoon, somepony knocked the front door. Sweetie Belle went to open it.

“Fluttershy?”

“Hi Sweetie Belle. Umm, is Rarity here?”

“Fluttershy, is that you?” The fancy Unicorn stood up and met her best friend. “What are you doing here? Not that I’m complaining but, this is a surprise.”

“Well… you didn’t come to our weekly spa meeting…”

“Oh! I’m sorry, Fluttershy, but I wasn’t in the mood today.”

“Oh my! You must really be feeling horrible. You never missed our weekly meeting at the spa. May I come in? If, it isn’t a bother…” Rarity thought on rejecting her company at first, but seeing that her friend was worried enough to come to check on her, she considered it. She looked behind her and saw her sister, who was also worried. Everypony must be worried… I need to get better. Why didn’t Trixie come to check on me? I’ll worry about that later… The fashionista looked back at Fluttershy, slightly smiling.

“Come in, please.” The depressed Unicorn moved so the Pegasus could come in and closed the door after she did so.

“Do you… wish to talk about it…?” Fluttershy nervously asked. Rarity didn’t answer immediately; she thought for a few moments.

“Yes… but in private.”

“But, sis!”

“Sweetie Belle, Fluttershy and I are going to have an adult conversation. I won’t lock myself inside again, I promise.” The crusader looked down, sighing.

“Fine…”

Both mares climbed the stairs and entered Rarity’s bedroom. Closing the door after letting Opalescence go. Rarity sat on her bed while Fluttershy stood close to her.

“Rarity, I know you feel guilty about it, but...”

“But, what, Fluttershy? He saw me kissing Trixie! I wanted to personally tell him! But I got carried away… I’m an evil pony!”

“Don’t you say that, you’re a nice pony! He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time… a horrible coincidence.” The Pegasus noticed her friend getting even more depressed so she decided to change the subject. “How is everything going on between you and Trixie?” Rarity raised her head and looked at her friend.

“Everything’s great! Why wouldn’t it be? I have been locked up all day and she didn’t even bother on coming to check on me. I have been waiting all day for her.”

“Didn’t you tell her that you wanted to be alone? I saw how you shoved her hoof yesterday…”

“She should know that I didn’t really mean it; she’s my marefriend! After all I did for her. It’s the least she should do after returning her brother’s hat!”

“Trixie has a brother?”

Rarity’s eyes went wide. She just realized that she revealed Trixie’s deepest secret.

“Oh no, I shouldn’t have said that! Fluttershy, promise me that you won’t tell her, please!”

“Rarity? Why…?” The Pegasus was extremely confused by the sudden change of mood of her best friend. Before she could ask her why she should keep such an important piece of information a secret, she was cut off.

“Just, promise me, please! Trixie made me promise not to tell anypony that she had a brother!”

“Had?”

“Oh, no, please, Fluttershy, promise me before I reveal something else!”

“O-Okay! I will keep it a secret.”

“Oh, thank you, Fluttershy! I owe you a big one!” Rarity happily said as she hug her friend.

“Y-You’re welcome, Rarity. Umm, are you going to tell her that you told me?”

“What? Oh, no, no. She must never find out!”

“You should, Rarity. You can’t hide something like this to her, it’s not healthy for your relationship…”

“She will never trust me anything again if she finds out.”

“But…”

“No, Fluttershy, I won’t tell her and that’s final!” The Pegasus sighed in defeat and looked down. On the other side of the door, Sweetie Belle heard everything.

I’m worried about her, she will surely let this one pass. But, Rarity should really tell Trixie… The filly thought. Seconds later, somepony knocked on the front door, scaring the crusader. She put a hoof in her mouth to prevent her from screaming. “Oh, just the door…” Sweetie Belle went downstairs and opened the door. “Trixie! Hello again! You got the flowers, huh?”

“Yes, the best lilies the shop had in stock. May I come in, please?” The showmare spoke in a similar way as Rarity’s.

“Sure! She’s upstairs in her room. Fluttershy’s with her.”

“Thanks, Sweetie Belle.” Trixie headed upstairs and stopped in front of Rarity’s bedroom. She let a sigh out and knocked on the door. Rarity opened the door within moments. Trixie raised the Lilies and opened her mouth to say something, but the fashionista jumped on her and kissed her. Trixie widely opened her eyes for the surprise kiss. Rarity pulled away a minute later and hugged her marefriend tightly.

“Thank you so much for coming, Trixie…” Rarity simply said. Trixie hugged her back and looked at the Pegasus who was walking to the door. Fluttershy smiled at her and gave them the space they needed.

Trixie spoke after Rarity closed the door. “Rarity... I do not understand…”

“I’m just glad that you came to check on me. How did you know that I love Lilies?”

“Your sister.”

“Then, Sweetie Belle will get to choose what to do the next time she comes.” The fancy Unicorn smiled, still with her eyes closed, and cuddled more against Trixie.

Downstairs. Fluttershy was about to leave.

“Thank you so much for coming, Fluttershy.”

“I was worried. I’m just glad that Rarity seems to feel better.”

“I knew that the flowers would work!”

“The flowers?”

“Yes! I recommended Trixie to get some Lilies to her to cheer her up when she came earlier today. Aren’t those the reason she’s happy now?”

So, that’s why she didn’t come earlier! The Pegasus thought that the filly’s idea was good, but she didn’t think that they would have worked. Rarity was depressed until she accidentally said out loud that Trixie had a brother. Her depression changed to fear. The Unicorn hid her fear from Trixie with love, which seemed to have worked out.

For now.

“Fluttershy?”

The shy Pegasus didn’t notice how much time passed until she was called. She shook her head and looked at the filly. “S-sorry! I got distracted for a moment…”

“So, the flowers did their job…?” Sweetie Belle asked with worry in her voice.

Fluttershy quickly lied. “Yes! They worked.”

“Yay!” The crusader started to jump on her spot. Fluttershy grinned awkwardly and before seeing the clock on the wall.

“Oh my, look at the time! I have to go Sweetie Belle, goodbye!”

“Goodbye, Miss Fluttershy!” Sweetie Belle waved at her as she left. When she closed the door, Fluttershy stopped galloping and began to recover her breath.

“Thank Celestia I can lie if I have to… I hope Rarity tells Trixie the truth, and soon…”


***


That night, at Golden Oak Library, Twilight was organizing the books to make sure that there weren’t any missing.

“Phew! That was the last one. Now, I can finally check this from the list.” When she was revising the list for the next day, she heard something behind her. She turned to find her number one assistant standing, not really looking at her. “Oh, hi, Spike! How are you feeling?” Twilight asked with concern. Spike has been locked in the bathroom for several hours crying and sobbing. He looked directly at Twilight and she could see his eyes red.

“A bit better… sorry for not being able to help…”

“I want you to take all the time you need, don’t worry, I told you I can handle it myself.”

“Thank you, Twilight. You’re a good friend.” The bookworm pony hugged Spike and it was returned immediately.

“Is there something else I can do for you?”

“Yes, there is something…”

“Tell me and I’ll do it for you.” The baby dragon looked at the pony who raised her since he was born and changed his sad face for an angered one.

“Don’t mention the mare who stole my Rarity in front of me ever again!” 
> From Bad to Worse
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Two months later…

“It WILL work!”

“It won’t…”

“Fluttershy, a little support, please? I’m finally doing what you wanted; I’m telling Trixie the truth. Why are you being negative?”

“Because… you should have told her two months ago. When she learns that you have been hiding this from her for so long, she won’t be happy.”

“That’s why I’m going on a date with her first. So she doesn't gets as mad at me.”

“Do you really think so, Rarity?”

“I do. Trust me, it will end up just fine.”

They were having this discussion while they were having a mud bath at the spa. Rarity had admitted to Fluttershy that she couldn’t keep lying to Trixie any longer. She spent the whole past day thinking on how to make her marefriend so happy that she wouldn’t get too mad at her. At least, that’s what Rarity hoped.

“I hope you’re right, Rarity. Have fun in your date today and… good luck.”

“Thank you, darling. You are going out with Twilight tonight as well, right?” Fluttershy nodded happily. “Have fun you two!” Rarity smiled. Both mares spent the rest of the session relaxing and talking about various themes, including a special order that Rarity received from a celebrity which was due a week later. Once the session was over, it was time to say good bye for the day. Rarity had to pick Trixie up and Fluttershy had to head to Golden Oak. When Rarity arrived, she knocked on the door and waited for Trixie to answer it.

“Hello, Rarity.” Trixie received her marefriend with a peak on her lips.

“Are you ready?”

“I am. I’m taking my cape and hat; I’m glad that I don’t need to hide anymore.” Trixie said as they began to walk to the park.

“All thanks to apologizing to everypony last month. I’m proud of you, Trixie!”

“I wouldn’t have done it without you. When everypony stared at me with hate I thought that they were going to kill me! But, you stood in front of them and convinced them to give me one more chance…” The showmare romantically gazed at her companion while she finished speaking. Rarity blushed as she gazed back.

“I couldn’t leave my marefriend alone. You proved everypony that you are a different pony during this last month; the cakes even let you work as a cashier from time to time. Everything’s going great.” The fashionista began to walk closer to her date and intertwined tails with her.

“Yeah… everything’s going great…” Both mares walked in silence the rest of the way. They just enjoyed their company. They didn’t need words to express their feelings. When they arrived to the park, however, they noticed that they forgot to bring a blanket.

“Oh, no! What are we going to do? I just came from a spa session!”

“Don’t worry, Rarity. I got it covered.” Trixie removed her cape and put it on the grass.

“But, Trixie, that’s your favorite cape...”

“I’ll wash it later. I have to prevent your beautiful fur from getting dirty.” Rarity's face became turned completely red. Trixie raised a hoof to Rarity, who took it and let her guide her to the improvised blanket where she sat. Trixie sat right next to her.

“Trixie, darling, there’s something I want to tell you…”

“What is it, beautiful?” The way Trixie looked at her made Rarity’s heart beat faster and louder. She didn’t realize how red her face was but her date did. The magician pony smiled and leaned closer to Rarity and kept her eyes on hers. Rarity opened her mouth and closed it several times, unable to talk. Trixie didn’t make things easier when she touched noses with her.

“I’m… I… I wanted to tell you that, that… I’m really enjoying the time I’m spending with you.”

“Me too.” Trixie gave Rarity a peek on her nose. The fashionista smiled like she never did before and hugged her date.

“Where have you been my entire life, Trixie? Why your life had to be so unfortunate? Why?”

Trixie caressed Rarity’s mane. “If my life hadn’t been so unfortunate, we would probably had never gotten together. I would still be in my hometown and it’s far from here. For so long, I was sad for my luck, but now, I have you. I have you to make me smile again, I have you to help me make more friends, and, I have you to make my heart soar…” A tear of joy ran through Rarity’s cheek. Hearing that made her extremely happy. But it also made her feel guiltier. She had to tell Trixie that she accidentally broke her promise by the end of the day.

“Trixie…” Rarity looked up to meet Trixie’s eyes looking at her. The fancy Unicorn put her forelegs around her date’s neck and kissed her passionately. Trixie returned the kiss as she hugged Rarity tighter. They didn’t pulled away, they didn’t want to pull away. Rarity let herself be pinned down to the floor. Minutes later, they pulled away and stared into each other's eyes.

“I’m breathless… Rarity, that was…”

“Amazing…” The showmare kissed her cheek and smiled as she laid next to Rarity. They both put their hooves on their own chests and didn’t look away from each other. “Is everything fine with Fluttershy, Trixie?”

“Yes, really well. We talk and share stuff. She even taught me everything she knows about costrue.”

“Why did you ask her to teach you that?”

“Isn’t it obvious? I want to know more about you, and your work is a big part of your life.”

Rarity reached out a hoof to her marefriend and Trixie took it. They gazed at each other’s eyes for a while before the fashionista decided to get closer to Trixie and cuddle against her. The blue Unicorn embraced her and kissed her forehead before happily looking at the sky while Rarity rested her eyes with her head on the chest of her date, trying not to think about what was going to happen that night.

Hours passed. The sun was setting to leave place for the moon. Rarity and Trixie were heading back to Carousel Boutique. Their tails were intertwined as usual.

“Rarity? Is there something wrong? We are almost at your place and you didn’t say a word. You normally talk a lot, which I like…”

“Hmm? Oh, it is nothing. Everything’s fine.” The fancy Unicorn giggled nervously, getting Trixie more suspicious.

“If you say so…” When they arrived, Rarity invited Trixie in and both of them sat on the couch. Rarity wasted no more time and decided to tell her the truth right away.

“Trixie… there’s something I need to tell you…”

“Yes…?”

“Before I say it, I want you to know that I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it…”

“Rarity, you’re scaring me… What do you want to tell me? What did you do?”

Rarity sensed the worry in Trixie’s voice. She couldn’t hold it any longer. “Two months ago, I… I accidentally told Fluttershy that you had a brother. I’m so sorry…!”  Trixie’s worry face changed to a shocked one. Her jaw dropped and her eyes became expressionless. “Trixie? Trixie, say something, please, Trixie!”

How could she do this? I trusted her and she broke her promise! She was supposed to be perfect… I can’t believe it, I can’t even trust my own marefriend, the pony supposed to make me happy… If I can’t trust her, I can’t trust anypony! I’m done!

“Trixie…” Rarity put her hoof on Trixie’s, but the magician pony quickly rejected it.

“You’re just like everypony else, I trusted you and you stabbed me in my back! How didn’t I see it before?”

“What are you saying, Trixie?! I didn’t do it on purpose!”

“Lies! I bet you never liked me!”

“D-Don’t say that, I like you! I really do! I’m really sorry, please, forgive me!” Rarity’s eyes became wet. She knew she would react badly, but not this badly.

“Is this why you made this ‘date’ so perfect? Did you really think that I wouldn’t get mad at you?!” Trixie stood up, grabbed her cape and hat and headed to the door, leaving a Rarity finally bursting in tears in the couch. “I can’t see you anymore. I should never have trusted you!” Trixie slammed the door when she left. The white pony was crying out loud. Her depression was so big, that even Opalescence came to comfort her.

“Trixie! Please come back! I… I need you!” but Trixie didn’t hear her. She was gone.


***


“You were right, Twilight. They are beautiful.”

“I can’t believe you never saw fireflies before, Shy.”

“Insects aren’t really my thing. I know a couple of them, not all of them. Should I have known they were so amazing, I would have caught some to see them closely before freeing them.”

“How about you catch some now, and we can study them together! What do you say? Fluttershy?” The Unicorn noticed that her marefriend was looking elsewhere. “Where are you looking at?”

“Isn’t that... Trixie?” Twilight quickly looked where Fluttershy was pointing and she saw that Trixie, indeed, was heading towards them.

“Trixie?” The magician pony pushed them away.

“Step aside, Sparkle! Trixie’s not in mood to pretend that she likes you!”

“Sparkle? Trixie, is there something wrong?”

“None of your business!” The blue Unicorn was still walking away, but Twilight wasn’t done. She teleported in front of Trixie.

“It IS of my business! You’re my friend and I care for your well being.”

“You’re not Trixie’s friend! She doesn’t need friends! Now, go away!” Trixie, once again, pushed her away and kept walking.

“Where are you going?!”

“I’m leaving Ponyville, forever!”

“Why?! What about Rarity?”

“What about her? It’s not like she ever cared for me anyway.” Twilight teleported again in front of Trixie. Fluttershy had to keep trotting to reach them.

“Talk to me. Did something happen between you two? Trixie, look at me!”

“Trixie does not has to tell you anything!” The showmare shoved Twilight away and tried to keep walking, but she was stopped by Twilight’s hoof. Trixie, knowing that she wouldn’t get away from them, stopped.

“Please, turn around and tell us what happened.” Trixie obeyed; she slowly turned but she kept her eyes on the ground.

“Rarity… she told Fluttershy something That I asked to be kept in secret…”

Fluttershy gasped. “Oh, no! If you’re like this… Rarity!” The shy Pegasus galloped to Carousel Boutique as fast as she could. Twilight saw her galloping away before turning back to Trixie.

“You didn’t take it well. But, were you actually going to leave Ponyville? That would hurt us, but, more importantly, you would leave Rarity devastated.”

“Trixie doesn’t think that. That pony played with her heart. She’s probably celebrating that Trixie’s leaving.”

“Are you sure?”

“Absolutely.”

“Do you want to see her now and check if she’s, indeed, happy?”

“There’s no need to.” The lavender Unicorn got closer to Trixie and touched her shoulder. “What are you…?!” It was too late. Twilight teleported them in front of Rarity’s boutique. “Why did you bring Trixie here, Sparkle?!”

“Look through the window and tell me what do you see.”

“Why should Tr…”

“Just, do it!” Trixie stepped back from the sudden command. She huffed and looked through the window. What she saw wasn’t what she expected. Rarity was crying… a lot. Both Fluttershy and Opalescence tried to comfort her without success.

“Is she… really sad?”

“Of course she is. She really cares about you, Trixie. Don't you see? She regrets what she did. Walking away from your problems won’t solve anything. You need to talk to her.” Trixie didn’t look away from the crying Unicorn. She now realized that Rarity really cared for her. Trixie felt awful for yelling at her like she did, but, for some reason, she didn’t want to make up with her marefriend now. She was still mad for what she did. A tear from one of Trixie’s eyes fell to the ground. The magician pony turned and began to walk. “Where are you going?”

“Back to Fluttershy’s. I… need to think…” Twilight watched her leave before turning again to the window. Seeing one of her best friends cry like that broke her heart, so, she decided to try to comfort her. 

> Reconciliation
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Trixie didn’t sleep at all that night. She kept moving on the bed. The only thought in her mind was Rarity; how she was crying. She had to solve the situation. She had to apologize, but she wasn’t ready to forgive her yet.

Later that night, she heard the front door opening when Fluttershy arrived. The Pegasus stopped in front of Trixie’s door from the other side for a moment before continuing to her bed. Trixie called her before she left and Fluttershy came after some moments. The Unicorn figured that she was deciding whether or not respond her call.

“Fluttershy… could you do me a favor? You’re free to decline it if you hate me.”

“I don’t hate you, Trixie, I just want you two to make up soon…”

“I hope that too, but, she betrayed my trust and I can’t forgive her just yet, I need time. I would love if you tell her that I don’t hate her, tell her that I only need time alone to calm down. Also, let her know that I'm staying in Ponyville."

The timid pony smiled. “I will tell her.”

“Thank you, Fluttershy. Good night.”

“Good night, Trixie.” The Pegasus left with that smile, but Trixie didn’t catch it. She was feeling too guilty to fall asleep.

Two days had passed since then.

Trixie still couldn’t sleep no matter how hard she tried. But Rarity, on the other hoof, felt a little better knowing that her marefriend didn’t hate her and that she didn’t leave Ponyville. The showmare would pass her days laid on the couch. Barely eating, barely talking. She still wasn’t ready to forgive Rarity. Fluttershy told her that Rarity wasn’t as upset as before since she let her know that Trixie didn’t hate her and that she was still staying in Ponyville, but she was still crying.

One day, when Fluttershy got back from feeding the forest critters during late afternoon, she found her friend still depressed on the couch, hugging the Little Mares book.

“Mind if I join you?” Trixie slowly shook her head and sat to leave room for her friend. The Pegasus didn’t know what to say so there was an awkward silence for the following couple of minutes until Trixie finally said something.

"Why…?”

“Hmm?”

“Why can’t I forgive her? I really want to but, I can’t. Why can’t I do it, Fluttershy?”

“I-I don’t know. Maybe if we talk about her good traits, will it help?”

“Maybe… well, she is good with her sister.” Trixie began. “She’s also a great tailor and beautiful. Not to mention what made me fall in love with her, her generosity.”

“Oh, she is. She thinks on others before herself. Like when she cut part of the hair from her tail to help a poor creature in the Everfree Forest whose moustache was badly cut.”

“Sh-She did that?” Fluttershy nodded. “But, her mane is what she loves the most!”

“I know, that’s why she’s a wonderful pony.” Trixie, then, remembered something. She looked at the book she was holding.

“One of the characters from this book cut her beautiful long hair and sold it so her mum could visit her husband who was injured during a war…” The Unicorn smiled widely. “Rarity only made one mistake over a thousand good things. She let me stay with her just because she wanted, even when I wasn't nice at her, she returned me the hat of my brother, she came with me when I apologized to everypony!” Trixie stood up. “I have to go to see her! I’m ready to forgive her!” Trixie galloped confident.

Fluttershy went to the door to watch her go. “Good luck, Trixie!” She waved at her until she couldn’t see her anymore. “I better tell Twilight!”


***


Rarity was on her bed, wearing her night robes. Tears were long gone but she was still depressed. Opalescence was lying close to her and Sweetie Belle wasn’t with her that day. The white Unicorn didn’t leave her home since Trixie got mad at her, nor did she open her Boutique.  She decided to get herself a glass of water. Just when she finished her drink and put the glass in the sink, somepony knocked on her front door.

“Who would be this time?” Rarity opened the door and gasped in surprise when she saw who her visitor was. “T-Trixie?”

“Hello, Rarity. May I come in?”

“O-Of course!” Trixie walked to the middle of the room. She was thinking how to begin. “What brings you here? I mean, I’m happy to see you again, but...”

“I’m here to… to apologize.”

“What? But, you have nothing to apologize about.” The showmare turned to see Rarity.

“Yes I do.”

“No. I was the pony who hurt betrayed your trust…”

“Rarity…”

“I’m a horrible pony!”

“Rarity.”

“I don’t deserve you!”

“Rarity!” Trixie’s voice echoed across the room which caused Rarity to fall silent. Trixie slowly walked towards her and put one of her forelegs under Rarity’s chin and made her look at her. “Let me talk, yes? It is true that you broke your promise, but, it’s also true that I overreacted. Look at you! I made you cry and I made you think that I hated you. I’m sorry.”

“You are so sweet…” Rarity smiled for a moment before looking away, losing her smile. “Why are you still with me?”

“Because I love you.” Rarity couldn’t believe her ears. She looked back at the pony before her and saw that she was smiling. Trixie spoke with sincerity, without hesitating. Even though it was obvious that she wasn’t lying, Rarity asked again. She needed to hear it again.

“What did you just say?”

“I love you, Rarity.” The white pony genuinely smiled, a smile that wasn’t in her face for days. She jumped on Trixie, wrapping her forelegs around her marefriend’s neck.

“I love you too, Trixie! I missed you so much!”

“Me too, beautiful.” Rarity moved her head so she could see Trixie and kissed her passionately. Trixie didn’t hesitate to kiss her back and put her forelegs around her marefriends waist. They kissed, pulled away and kissed again for several minutes, until Trixie carried her love with her forelegs.

“What are you doing?” Rarity softly asked, their noses still almost touching.

“We’re going somewhere more comfortable.” Trixie replied as she walked upstairs. Her legs were strong thanks to working with Applejack. Rarity lovingly smiled and nuzzled Trixies cheek as she was carried to her bedroom. That night was one that neither of them would ever forget.


***


The following morning, Trixie was the first pony to wake up when the sun hit her in her eyes. She yawned and stretched her forelegs before noticing that something was holding her by her waist. She looked down to find a sleeping Rarity happily holding her. Trixie smiled by the sight and caressed her hair. Rarity’s response was holding her mare closer. The showmare looked out the window. Judging by the place of the sun, it was almost midday. Trixie softly shook Rarity’s body.

“Rarity. Wake up.” The sleeping Unicorn only smiled in her sleep more. Trixie leaned to her forehead and planted a peck there. “Beautiful, it’s midday already.”

Rarity widely opened her eyes and sat up. “I overslept! I should have opened my boutique two hours ago!” The fashionista was still half asleep. She didn’t question the voice that wake her up, but did gasp when two legs wrapped around her waist and somepony rested their chin on her shoulder.

“Relax, it’s just me. Don’t you remember?"

“Trixie...? Of course I remember, my darling.” The fancy Unicorn said as she rested her forelegs on Trixie’s. “How could I forget such an amazing night?”

“I think we both had troubles to sleep the past days if we slept this much.”

“I think so…” Rarity turned her head and kissed Trixie on the lips.

“Somepony’s up in a good mood.” Trixie said before kissing her again.

“How not to be? I woke up embraced by the mare I love.”

Trixie smiled and kissed Rarity on one of her cheeks. “Come on, let’s get up and eat something.”

“Good idea. I think that my boutique can remain closed one more day. Today, I want to recover all the time we have lost.”

“Sounds like a plan, my lady.” The blue Unicorn said as she got off the bed. She then turned and noticed that Rarity was still sitting, covering part of her body with her sheets. “Something’s wrong?”

“How did you just call me?”

“My lady. Why, don't you like it?”

“No… I love it.” Both ponies smiled and Trixie reached her a hoof and helped her to get off the bed.  

They had lunch and, just after they finished, Sweetie Belle came to visit them. She was happy to see that they made up and hugged them tightly. The mares told Sweetie Belle that they wanted to spend some time alone and the filly understood. She went to visit her friends, leaving them the space they needed.

Trixie looked at Rarity. "I want this to be a ‘you’ day. We could get tickets for the theatre tonight and, while we wait, we’ll do what you want. What do you think?”

“That is a good idea. But, the theatre isn’t cheap…”

“Don’t worry, I can afford them.”

“But, Trixie…”

“No buts. I’m earning well from the odd jobs I have and I don’t need to pay for a place. Just food and whatever Fluttershy might need. This will be your day, you won’t pay a bit, and this time I'm serious.

Rarity smiled gave her marefriend a peck on the lips. “You made a lot of progress since you arrived here. I couldn’t be more proud.”

“And I couldn’t be happier.”

Both ponies prepared a basket for their picnic. Rarity decided that she owed her a proper one without giving her bad news and insisted on taking a blanket this time. They went to get the tickets first and then to the park, where they settled under a tree. Trixie put the blanket on the grass and Rarity the basket on it. They sat, ate and talked; always with a smile in their faces. They were both happy that they were in good terms.

After a while, Trixie sat with her back against the tree and with Rarity on her chest. The fancy Unicorn was resting her eyes and Trixie had her forelegs around Rarity’s neck. There were no talking; just the sound of their breathing and the nature accompanied them. Rarity let out a sigh of happiness and cuddled more against her marefriend. The showmare planted a kiss on Rarity’s head.

“We should be going or we will be late.”

“But, it starts in about an hour and we’re close.”

“I know, but we have to take this to your place first, and we have to get dressed. We’re going to a theatre, beautiful.”

“Oh, right…” Rarity said with a sad tone as she reluctantly got up. She didn’t want to leave just yet.

“Don’t worry, Rarity, we’ll have more time. I’m not thinking on leaving you, ever.” Trixie said while she got up. Rarity widely smiled and jumped on Trixie, kissing her.

“I love you.”

“I love you too.” They intertwined tails and walked back to the boutique, close to each other.


***


It was midnight when the play ended. They weren’t too formally dressed since it wasn’t such a big play. They arrived Rarity’s home where the owner stood by the door and looked at her date.

“Thank you for a wonderful day, Trixie.”

The magician pony smiled. “You don’t have to thank me. Although, there are other ways of thanking me…” She seductively said as she approached her marefriend.

“Oh.” Rarity softly kissed Trixie while the later put one of her forelegs on her cheek.

“Sleep tight, my lady.”

“You too, my darling.” Trixie kissed her one more time and Rarity entered her boutique. Slowly closing the door to see her love more time. The showmare walked to Fluttershy’s cottage. Nothing could destroy her mood. However, Trixie noticed a strange pony walking with a cart. At first, she didn’t recognize him, but, after looking at him well she did.

That’s the pony I bought the Alicorn’s Amulet from! What is he doing here? Trixie decided not to get curious about him and kept walking.

Meanwhile, Rarity was looking out of her window. Opalescence was on her bed.

“I need to do something to prove my love to her; After all she did for me… but what? What can I do, Opalescence?”

“Meow!” the cat was angry because she was trying to sleep.

“Something romantic… something… huh, who’s that pony?” The fashionista noticed the same pony that Trixie just recognized. She saw him arming a stand not far from her and putting a sign. “I can’t read that sign in the dark… I should go check it out!” Opalescence ignored her and curled more on the bed.

The fancy Unicorn galloped out of her room and outside. She stopped in front of the mysterious pony.

“Excuse me, good sir.”

“Hmm? I didn’t expect somepony to stop by so soon. I’m afraid I’m closed, though.”

“I know. I just wanted to ask you, what do you exactly have?”

“Oh, I guess I can answer you that. I have extremely rare and dangerous artifacts.”

“Really? And, you’re selling those?”

“I believe that, whoever buys these, will be aware of the danger and never use them.”

“I hope for their safety that you’re right. Hmm, what is that thing?” Rarity pointed to a strange pot.

“Oh, that’s an extremely rare one. It isn’t dark, don’t worry. If you write your wish and put it inside that pot, you will be transported to that wish with all your memories gone. But, if you had any friends or family here, they won’t forget you.”

“That sounds awful!”

“Indeed. It was created by a lonely pony who wanted a better life. Only recommended for those who share his same misfortune.” Rarity thought about it. What if Trixie missed her brother very much? She could get him back, but, that would mean that she would lose the pony she loves.

I can’t think about me, I must think about her! “Thank you so much for the information, good sir. Have a good night!”

“A good night for you too.” Rarity returned to her boutique and went to her bed.

I’ll talk about it with her tomorrow… she thought before yawning and falling asleep.
> An Afternoon with Friends and Love
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

 The following morning, when Rarity was having breakfast, somepony knocked on her front door. The fancy Unicorn opened it to find Twilight on the other side.

“Twilight, Darling! What brings you to my boutique this morning?”

“Good morning, Rarity. Fluttershy told me that Trixie came here to make up with you a couple of days ago and that everything’s fine between you two.”

“Oh, it’s better than fine, Twilight. Nothing will separate us now!  When she came… we did what ponies who are truly in love do!”

“You mean…”

“Yes! Twilight, these past days I realized how deep my feelings towards her are. Have you and Fluttershy got that far yet?”

“R-Rarity! Y-You know that both of us are too shy to… to do that.” Twilight said as she blushed hard.

“But it will make your bonds stronger.”

“I know, but…”

“Say no more, Twilight. I won’t push you. When the time comes, you’ll know what to do. Is there anything else you wished to tell me, darling?”

“Umm, oh, yes! The girls and I are planning to go to our secret praire this afternoon. Do you want to join?”

“Sure!

“Great! Join us when you close.”

“I will. Thanks for the invitation!”

“Anytime! I'll see you later!” The fashionista closed the door after her friend left, she finished her breakfast before opening her boutique and started to work on her big order.

That day, she made many sales, enough to make up the bits she lost while she was closed and enough to buy the pot for Trixie, should she want it. When afternoon arrived, she closed her shop as she hummed and headed to the praire. She had something important to do, but, she was going to try to smile until she had the chance to talk to Trixie.

“Rarity, wait for me!” The white pony stopped before turning to find Trixie trotting towards her. She was wearing her hat.

“Trixie? I thought you were going to meet me at the praire with the rest of our friends.”

“I had something to do so I asked Fluttershy to go on without me and that I would go when finished.”  By the time she Trixie finished talking, she was in front of Rarity and gave her a peck on her lips.

“Oh. And, what were you doing?”

“It’s a secret, beautiful.” The showmare said as she blushed. I can’t tell her that I was checking my savings to get her a gift. They intertwined tails and began their way to the praire.

Rarity saw her chance to ask that dreading question. “Trixie. I have something important to ask you.” Rarity stopped walking before saying that.

“What is it, Rarity?"

“It is… I’ll go straight to the point, would you like to have your brother back?” Rarity suddenly asked, making Trixie’s eyebrows to rise.

“Wh-What? Rarity, Why the sudden question?”

“Just, answer me, please...” Rarity sounded half serious and half sad; dreading the answer.

“Well, if you really want to know… yes. I would like to have him back.”

Rarity’s heart shattered; that was the answer she didn’t want to hear, but, if her love wanted him back, then, she should make a sacrifice. She began to speak weird. “What if I tell you… that there is a way. Don’t look me like that, not like an undead!”

“But, is there really another way besides that one?”

“Yes. By using a pot with mystical powers.”

“What? Oh, no, no. You don’t want to use those, Rarity. They always have unpleasant consequences. Like the Alicorn’s Amulet. It incremented my magical abilities greatly, but, it started to corrupt me if it weren’t for you and our friends, I…!”

“I know, but, this one doesn’t have consequences for you. Just for the ponies around you.”

“What?!”

“This is how it works. You write your wish in a piece of paper and you put it inside the pot. You will then be transported to that wish you made with all your memories gone, but not of the ponies who knew you. You will have a happy life with no guilt!”

“And, you? I won’t leave like that! I would never do that!”

“You won’t remember…”

“I don’t care! Rarity, if I were to do that, it would show you that I don’t care for any of you. But I do. I like my new friends and I love you, I really do.”

“But…”

By this time, Trixie was in front of Rarity and prevented her from talking with her hoof. “No, I will not do it. Rarity, I appreciate what you’re trying to do; you want to make me happy, even if that means making you unhappy. But, you know what? I’m already happy, with you. It is true that I miss Clementine, but I will never forget him.” Trixie began to cry and Rarity didn’t hesitate on hugging her marefriend. “Don’t you dare to do this… please, don’t. I won’t be responsible of making you cry again…”

Rarity smiled; she felt a great relief within her. “I won’t. I knew that you were happy with me but not that happy! I love you, Trixie-bu.”

“I love you too, my lady.” They shared a long, passionate kiss before remembering that their groups of friends were waiting for them at the praire. They trotted fast, but close to each other.

“Rarity! Trixie! You’re here!” Twilight called once the couple arrived. She was sitting next to Fluttershy and their tails intertwined.

“Sorry we’re late!” Rarity apologized as she went to greet her friends with Trixie.

“No worries, Rare! We were waiting for you! Does anypony want a cupcake?”

“I’ll have one, Pinkie!” Trixie went to were Pinkie Pie was and took a cupcake. “Delicious!”

“Thanks! There’s enough for everypony so, don’t be afraid of repeating!”

“Okay. I may repeat then!” However, when Trixie was about to have another one, somepony buried her hat on her head but was careful enough to not rip it with her horn.

“Rainbow Dash!” Rarity angrily yelled at her friend.

The cyan Pegasus was laughing out loud. “See, AJ? I told you I would do it!”

The showmare removed her hat with her magic and smirked at the pony responsible of that. “Oh, it is on!” Trixie said before turning to her marefriend. She levitated her hat to Rarity’s head. “Hold this for me, beautiful. I have some business to take care of.” Trixie, then, walked to where Rainbow Dash was. The cyan Pegasus gulped when she saw Trixie approaching. “You have been messing with the bull, here comes the horns!” The magician pony spoke in a teasingly tone. She wasn’t going to do something like she did long ago on stage, this time, it was going to be for fun. Trixie magically grabbed the flying Pegasus by her tail and moved her to the branch of a tree. She then slowly moved her left and right as she made sounds imitating a Grandpa Clock. Everypony but Trixie and Rainbow Dash began to laugh.

“Ha, ha. Very funny…” The rainbow-maned pony sarcastically said as she crossed her forelegs. Twilight, when her laugh died, turned to see Rarity.

“I have to admit it, Rarity, I never thought that Trixie would change. But, then again, I never thought that Discord would change. You have done wonders with her.”

Rarity smiled proudly at her friend. “Thank you, Twilight. But there’s something I didn’t do. That something made me fall for her.”

“What’s that?” The fancy Unicorn once again glanced at the scene with Trixie and Rainbow Dash. The blue Unicorn released Rainbow Dash, who was still with her forelegs crossed and making a pout but was now with her head pointing the sky. Trixie had a proud smile on her face. Rarity looked back at Twilight.

“She knows how to treat a lady. I didn’t teach her that. I just asked her to be polite, but I never taught her the skills.” The fashionista headed to where her marefriend was and stood in front of her. Trixie gazed at her while Rarity levitated the hat she was wearing and put it on Trixie’s head. “It suits you more.” She said and got closer to her love. Trixie blushed hard and smiled awkwardly.

She just had a Déjà vu.

Rarity closed her eyes and kissed Trixie on the lips. Trixie closed her eyes as she kissed her back. Everypony was watching them with a smile on their faces. Except for Rainbow Dash who was trying not to throw up. Rarity later pulled away and hugged Trixie. “Let’s get back to the picnic, shall we?”

“As you wish.” they both smiled at each other and returned to where their friends were.


***


Meanwhile, Spike was staying back at the library. He was sitting on his bed and holding his locket of Rarity.

“Why? Why can’t I stop loving you? Why can’t I be happy with you? I no longer cry but, I’m still sad. Very sad… I guess, I really thought we would end up together… There’s always a strange sensation when we’re in the same room now, not to mention when we’re alone… what do I have to do to finally get over you, what?!” The baby dragon hugged the locket. A part of him wanted to be happy for Rarity, but another part wanted her to break up with Trixie...
> Epilogue
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Two days after the picnic. Rarity brought Trixie to a playground when the moon took its place in the sky with the stars. It was something that certain magician pony questioned.

“I told you I would tell you once we get here.” Rarity answered.

“Well, we are here so, do you mind to tell me why you brought me to this playground at night?”

“I suppose that I can tell you now. Trixie-Bu, I have been thinking. You told me that your brother died when you were a filly and you ran away shortly after, right?”

“Yes, So…?”

“So… I realized that you never had a proper childhood. It ended long before it should have.”

“What’s your point, Rarity?”

The fancy Unicorn smiled sympathetically. “I want you to use the swing one last time to give your childhood a proper end.”

“What? But, I can’t get on one of those now, I’m a grown up mare! What if anypony sees me?”

“That’s why I waited until now. Everypony is asleep so you won’t be seen.”

“You won’t let it go until I do it, won’t you?” Rarity shook her head, still smiling. “Fine,” Trixie said after sighing. “I’ll do it. But, if anypony sees me…!”

“Nopony will. Trust me.” Trixie walked over to the nearest swing and sat down. She prepared to push herself when she felt Rarity’s hooves on her back. “Are you ready, my darling?”

“I guess so…” Rarity pushed her and Trixie moved. The fashionista pushed her marefriend again to gain altitude. Every time Rarity pushed her, Trixie got slightly higher. It didn’t take long for Trixie to smile; enjoying the ride. “Higher, I want to go higher!”

“Then you’ll go higher!” Trixie was on the swing for fifteen minutes before putting her rear legs on the grounds. “Had enough?”

“Yes.” The blue Unicorn was smiling. She then hugged Rarity. “Thank you, Rarity. I needed to close that chapter of my life. You’re the best marefriend anypony could ask for!”

“I’m glad that I did something good. Come on, let’s go to my place.”

“Your place?”

“Yes. I want you to stay to sleep with me. Is that okay?”

“Absolutely! I just thought I didn’t hear well. You know I wouldn’t reject such request, beautiful.” The white pony smiled and kissed Trixie on one of her cheeks.

“Let’s go.” 

They intertwined tails and walked to Carousel Boutique. They walked a bit fast because it was starting to get cold. Once they arrived, they wasted no time and walked upstairs, to Rarity’s bedroom. Once in, Trixie waited until Rarity got on the bed and asked her to join her. When Trixie got herself covered with the sheets, Rarity quickly embraced her and laid her head on Trixie’s chest.

“No good night kiss?” Trixie protested.

“Oh, of course!” Rarity raised her head and planted her lips on Trixie’s before laying her head on her marefriend’s chest again. “Good night, Trixie-Bu.”

“Good night, my lady.

"And, thank you for helping me to finish the order for my important client."

“You’re most welcome.” 

With that said, it didn’t take long for the couple to find joyful dreams. Both holding each other close, there was nothing that could remove their smiles as they slept.


*** 


Meanwhile, Twilight was spending the night with Fluttershy since Spike was summoned by Princess Celestia for a few days. They just had dinner and they were snuggling on the floor by the fireplace.

“Thank you for coming, Twi.”

“I wouldn’t refuse an invitation from you.” Twilight, then, looked deeply into Fluttershy’s eyes and kissed her passionately.

“What was that for?”

“Do I need a reason?”

“I guess not.” They kissed again, and again. Their kisses became longer each time. Twilight caressed Fluttershy’s hair as she did so and Fluttershy held her closer.

Twilight smirked and pulled away after a while. “Let’s go to bed.”

“Why? Are you tired?”

“No. I think we are ready for the next level.”

“R-Really? Twilight, I don’t know...”

“Do you love me, Fluttershy?”

“I do, Twilight, I love you so much...”

“Then, what is the problem? If you get too nervous, nopony will know, just me. And I won’t tell.” The Pegasus thought for a few moments before slowly nodding. They went upstairs and moved their relationship to the next level. They both were extremely glad to finally have done it. Twilight did feel opportunity to do it before that night, but she chickened out. Now, thanks to Rarity, she finally had the courage to make the move. She would later think of a way to thank her friend, but, for now, she wanted to only focus on the mare sleeping on her chest with a smile on her face.