As the barrier advances across the earth those humans and ponies left in its path plan for the end and come to terms with their inevitable fate and the road that set them upon it. Whether the sacrifices and losses were worth it and when all else fails, falling back upon the last bastion of humanity and the magic of friendship

A/N: This is an attempt to use the setting of the Conversion Bureau to try and tell an interesting, compelling and, hopefully, good story focused on the good and bad of both humans and ponies. One aren't just saints and the other aren't just sinners, this is a tale with plenty of shades of grey

After helping a customer find the perfect dress, Rarity takes a chance and learns a great deal about what really matters in life and how important what's on the inside can be

A short fic I wrote after being inspired by 'Canterlot Boutique' and the new background pony seen right at the end, Bright Starr