(Rarity) Tattered Fabric Ch 3

CH3

 

>You're Rarity and you've been walking for what seems like miles now.

>No matter what methods you tried, you simply could not wake yourself up. Even slapping yourself with magic did nothing.

>The dark corridor seemed to stretch indefinitely as you trekked along.

>The only source of light were the dimly lit white screens on the walls.

>Suddenly, something furry brushed against your tail.

>Jumping at least 3 meters into the air, you screamed like a little filly before you dashed off into the darkness.

>Whatever or whomever touched your tail was in hot pursuit.

"Please don't hurt me! I'm too pretty to be eaten!"

>Galloping at top speed, the white screens sped past you but you didn't dare look back in fear that whatever was chasing you was closing in.

>Your bouncing purple curls got in your vision as your ears swiveled backwards, trying to gauge how far away the monster was from you.

>There were heavy hoofsteps stomping on the corridor's floor.

"I assure you, I might look very delicious on the outside, but my insides taste horrible!"

>As you ran, the screens started flickering wildly. Giving you too much light and blinding you one second, and then the next going completely dark. Your eyes were having no luck adjusting.

>The throbbing lights did not aid you in your escape as the beast behind you roared and got closer.

>You tried your best to run faster, but fatigue was starting to show itself.

>Although lean and mostly always eating healthy, you were no Rainbow Dash. You were never an athlete.

>Your legs ached and your lungs burned but you kept running, even as the stomps got closer to you.

>The monster's hot breath was ever-present on your cutie marks at this point.

>Ponies always said your life flashes before your eyes when faced with death, so why is it you can only think of Anon in a moment like this...?

 

 

 

>Your foalhood passed quickly, as did the first time you met the girls, the Nightmare Moon fiasco, when you made Gala dresses for all of them, when all of you defeated Discord and when Twilight became a Princess...

>But then it all slowed down...to Anon's smiling face, his caring personality, his warm embraces, his uplifting laugh, those big tears he shed...and those soft lips you've only dreamed about...

>All those times you spent together as friends, and those times you wished you were something more.

>Tears streamed down your face as you galloped ahead now with renewed speed, your face contorted into one of pure determination.

>The beast's jaws slammed down in the spot you just were, some of it's saliva got on you in his failed attempt.

>You were NOT going to die here. You were gonna see Anon again and Celestia help him you were gonna kiss him!

>Another roar ripped through the hallway and the monster took off again, this time you looked back, finally catching a glimpse of your assailant.

"What in Tartarus are y-"

>Bad move, you only caught a glimpse of it's shinning blue eyes and smiling mouth, bearing it's pearl white jagged teeth before you tripped up.

>In your haste, your fore legs tangled up in front of you. Sending you rolling forward at top speeds.

>You bust through a door that wasn't there a second ago and roll into a room.

>Finally, you skid to the middle of the room with an 'oomph' before stopping and immediately try to get your bearings.

>Standing up, you look towards where you came in for any signs of the monster but see nothing...actually, even the door disappeared entirely, leaving behind a tall white wall with many smaller black screens on it.

>Looking around the chamber, you can immediately tell you are definitely not in the same place you were a seconds ago.

"Great! Where am I now?"

>Compared to the corridor from before, this place in the size of the Throne Room in Canterlot Castle.

 

 

 

>There was a massive black screen at the end of the room at the top of some steps behind a throne, easily taking two-thirds of the giant wall.

>Something in the back of your minds was urging you forward, telling you this was the reason you were in this weird dream...and besides, there was no where else to go...

>Taking a hesitant step forward, you yelp again and bring your hoof back up close to your body.

>When you touched the floor, it seemed to explode in an array of colors that could make Rainbow Dash jealous.

>But it didn't hurt you...

>You put your hoof back down on the ground, watching as the colors dispersed again.

>Seeing as the nothing seemingly wanted to hurt you here, you slowly trekked along the new chamber.

>It seemed to stretch as you walked forward, making the illusion that you were getting nowhere.

>Becoming more and more frustrated by the minute, you marched to the walls containing the screens. Wanting to find a clue on how to get out of here.

>They seemed to follow a sort of pattern, they were many smaller screens before big screen connected the segment. Then the pattern repeated all the way to the throne.

>The screens were slowly flickering again as you approached, but something was drawing your nearer.

>Examining the entire wall revealed nothing, so you did the most smart, sensible thing that came to mind. You touched it.

>The flickering stopped dead, and the screen went completely dark for a second before glowed out back to white.

>Then, like on the floor, colors exploded out into the screen. Painting a scene you knew oh too well.

>It was right after Anon had left with Twilight towards Golden Oaks Library for the first time.

>And like a play, you sat and watched as everything played out, even though you knew all that would happen next.

>The 5 remaining Elements of Harmony stood at the station minutes after Twilight and Anonymous had left.

>Still awestruck that a being like him existed.

 

 

 

>So much so that you didn't notice the sudden uproar in the town, Ponies started screaming and running about.

>It wasn't until a group ran into the station shouting about a 'monster capturing the princess' that you all snapped out of it.

>Rainbow jumped into the air immediately and looked at all of you.

>"Ill go check it out, meet in the square in 10 minutes!"

>She took off when you all nodded in response.

>You all ran into Ponyville as Rainbow Dash flew ahead, the townsponies were boarding up their homes and locking themselves in.

>Two of the flower mares were passed out in the middle of the road while Rose was trying to wake them up and take them to their shop.

>The you from the past and Fluttershy stopped to help them.

"Keep going girls, We'll meet the square! Rose, are you alright Darling!? We heard of a monster in town!"

>You waved the girls off, and turned your attention to Rose while Flutters went to aid the unconscious mares.

>Rose perked up at the sight of two of the Elements.

>"Oh it was horrible! It was this tall, weird hairless creature here minutes ago, and he was running through town with Twilight chasing him, no doubt to banish the monster! Thank Celestia..."

>"It was terrifying, it started crying when Twilight chased him as it ran! that'll teach it to mess with Ponyville!"

>A million things were going through your mind, you didn't even know how to address this. It was clearly Anon who Rose had described and he was being greeted like a monster minutes in after his arrival.

>You felt ashamed....angry...that ponies would react this way.

>Fluttershy was listening in and you could see she was thinking the same thing,  a tiny scowl adorned her face as she got one of the flower mares to wake up.

"Did this..."monster" do anything to anypony?"

>Rose opened her mouth but nothing came out of it.

>The old you nodded and paced around a bit, mostly to keep your temper in check. Can't have a lady breaking down in public now, can we?

 

 

 

"So this 'monster', by the way his name is "Anonymous", committed the crime of walking through town until you all decided to brand him a threat?"

>Her ears flattened against her head and she looked towards the ground, both of her sisters were awake by this point.

"He literally just got off the train and is already an outcast in town, thanks to all of you! Do you know how he must feel right now? You introduce him to our caring, friendly, happy town by making him cry!?"

>All the flower mares shared the same guilty expression. You were about to keep your verbal assault going when Fluttershy put one of her soft wings on your back.

>"Now Rarity I think you've gotten your point across, no need to make them feel worse and become a bully yourself...now I hope in the future, you three can make it up to Anon...for being meanie-heads..."

>They all nodded and stood back up to full height.

"Well...okay then, but you three should start clearing up this mess immediately. At this rate Anon is going to want to leave town! Let's be on our way Fluttershy."

>The two of you make it to the Town Square quickly and wait for the others, when they finally arrive, they tell you the same happened for them but that they also corrected those ponies.

>Thinking that this was the best you could do for now. You all should head to Sugarcube Corner to relax a bit, as Pinkie suggested.

>You moved away from the screen as it dimmed back to black again, the one up ahead started flickering though, catching your attention.

>As you started moving towards it, you could help but question why you were being shown all of this.

>Once you got in front of the new screen, it started playing another memory. This time, it was at a table in Sugarcube Corner after spending the day with the girls.

>Although you all tried to avoid the elephant in the room, all topics somehow ended up going back to Anon.

>Applejack had finally had enough and just put it out there.

 

 

 

>"Okay, jus' what are we gonna do 'bout this Anon feller? We can't jus' leave da guy all alone."

>Pinkie bounced on the table almost immediately. "How about we become his friends!? We could even through him a party! 'A welcome to Ponyville party!' I'm sure everypony will co-...oh yeah...hehe I forgot everypony is afraid of him..."

>You all cringed a bit as you heard 'Welcome party' and Pinkie's mane deflated before she turned to you.

>"I'm sorry your birthday turned out like this Rares...we couldn't even have your party..."

>Waving her worries away with a smile, you reassure her.

"Pinkie, it's alright. We can have a party anytime, I just need my best friends with m-"

>Your eyes snapped open and your smile grew.

"IIIDDEEEEAAA!~ How about we combine my party and Anon's welcome party? But we'll have to hold it until we can all warm up to him a little, it can be a small affair. Just us six and him! It would be great, don't you think Pinkie?"

>The thought made all the girls smile, and Pinkie tackled you off the seat, hugging you tightly.

>"That's a great idea Rarity! I'll have it all planned out, and you can invite him!"

>The rest of the evening is spent with all of you planning this party and ways to become Anon's friends, and to teach him that not all ponies are so quick to judge.

>This scene also starts to dim out while another further down the hall flickers.

>You move away from this one and start wondering down the hall, getting closer to the throne at the end of the room.

>As you trek forward to the flickering screen, a few of the smaller ones come to life briefly, showing you bits of memories as you walked by.

>In them, you were making and fixing orders for clients.

>All of you had decided keep the party under wraps for now, at least until you all knew Anon better.

>Pinkie and the others had gone to the library over the past few days to talk to Anon, and apologize for their behavior when he arrived.

 

 

 

>Unfortunately, you had been to busy these past few days, with Autumn not far away, ponies were starting to order a ton more clothes.

>It was great for business that's for sure, but you've been stuck at home for 3 days now, working your flank off.

>The last screen that came to life died as you put put the last of your pending orders on a rack.

>You arrived to the big, blinking screen and touched it, eager to get to the bottom of this and get out of here.

>The scene started painting itself on the screen. You were lounging in the break room couch after about half an hour after finishing your last order that day, then you hear someone knocking at the front door.

>With a sigh, you get up and stretch. Throwing on your cheery voice as well for good measure, you get to the front quickly.

"Coming!~"

>You magic the door open with a big smile and closed eyes, saying the usual slogan.

"Welcome to Carousel Boutique. Where every garment is chic , unique, and magnifiq-"

>As you open your eyes, you are greeted by the site of an over towering 'Anonymous'. You gasp in surprise and stare at him.

>Anonymous just stands there for a minute before he turns around to leave. "Sorry for bothering you, Rarity. Twilight and the others said I could get some clothes here, but I guess you're busy..."

>His words snap you out of your trance and you run outside in front of him.

"You came to the right place, Darling! I was just a bit surprised, I apologize. It was very unladylike of me."

>Pushing him with your head, you usher him back inside your Boutique. You already made a bad impression once, and you weren't gonna do it again.

>Closing the door with magic once you're both through, you walk back in front of him.

"Now what can I do for you, Darling?"

 

 

 

>He scratches the back of his head and laughs nervously. "Well, you see...I don't have any other clothes aside from these and another pair. I didn't exactly come through the portal with much and the castle seamstress tried her best but it wasn't really good. I think she was too scared of me to make anything..."

>Taking a closer look at him, you see he's wearing the same outfit from when you first saw him at the Station.

"Oh Anonymous, this simply will not do! Let's get some measurements so I can get started on this right away, Follow me!"

>You trot to the back room and start looking for all your tapes and fabrics, Anon walking in tow slowly. "R-Rarity hold up...I sort of don't have any way to pay you back right now, do you know where I could take a loan out from? I just came to ask how much it would cost."

>Stopping your search briefly, you look towards Anon and chuckle a bit. You pick him up with magic and set him down on the couch gently before you put your work glasses back on and make your way towards him.

"Oh Anonymous, you must not know who I am! Although that's largely my fault for being to busy these past few days with orders and not going to the Library...I apologize for that by the way...we haven't met properly yet, have we?"

>You raise a front hoof at  him, sporting a beaming smile.

"My name is Rarity, only designer and fashionista in Ponyville. Also bearer of one of the Elements of Harmony, Generosity to be specific."

>For the first time you see Anon smile brightly as he takes your hoof and shakes it.

>"Hello Rarity, my name is Anonymous but you can call me Anon for short. I'm the only human in Equestria currently and it's really nice to meet you."

>He lets go of your hoof as you and nod. You pick him up with magic again, take him to the stage in the main workroom and place him down.

"Now back to the task at hoof, I need you to take off those clothes so I can get your measurements. It'll only take a few minutes, then I can get to work right away!"

 

 

 

>Anon complies and strips down to his...under-pants? You ignore it a for now and decide to get his other measurements. You'll just take a half an inch off from that area later.

>He shifts a little on the stage. "There's still the payment issue Rarity, I don't have any bits and I don't want to mooch too much of the Princesses or Twilight..."

>You wave him off and start wrapping him up in the tape, noting down his measurements.

"Oh pish posh, were you listening when I mentioned my Element, Darling? Plus, store policy is 'First time is Always Free!'"

>Anonymous stayed still as you worked but you could tell he was getting a little flustered.

>"I'll pay you back as soon as I c-" That's as far as he gets before you interrupt him.

"Just think of this as a way to say sorry for such a horrible first impression, not only by me and the rest of my friends but for the whole town. Please accept this, as a sign of our friendship."

>He was clearly taken back by this, and let you continue your work in silence. Once you finished you started moving fabrics around the workroom, designs and ideas running hot through your mind.

"You can put you clothes back on and head back to the break room Anon, Ill make us some tea and we can catch up a bit. If that's alright with you?"

>He seems to snap out of a trance. "Uhh...y-yeah Rarity, that's fine. Ill just wait over there."

>As Anonymous starts to put on his pants as you exit the room, you go to the kitchen and get the tea ready. It's only a few minutes before you're walking back with the tea set in front of you.

>Anon was sitting on the couch with a far-away look in his eyes, when you put the cups and the pot down, he seems to come back to reality.

"You alright there, Darling? The tea is ready."

>"He shakes his head and rubs his eyes. "Y-yeah, sorry about that. I was just thinking of a few things..."

>With a small smile, you pour tea for the both of you and climb up into the couch, sitting next to him.

 

 

 

>The both of you make small talk for a while before you decide to dwell into other, more sensitive subjects.

>You asked him about his life before the portal fiasco, his family, friends and all other details you could think of.

>He chocked up a few times but continued telling his story and how he felt, he even tried to make a few jokes throughout his story. As to alleviate the seriousness of his situation.

>To you, he seemed like a really nice, charming fellow with a good since of humor who had just been dealt some really bad luck.

>When he was done with his story, he asked about you and your life. In turn, you told him about how you earned you cutie marks, when you became a designer, and all the crazy adventures you've gone on with the rest of the girls.

>By the end, both of you had drank all the tea in the pot and it was getting really late out.

>Anon takes one last drink out of his cup and sets it down at the table, he stayed silent for a bit before a few sniffles came out of him.

>You looked at him concerned, while he lifted his hands to his eyes, as to stop them from leaking.

>Putting your own cup down, you moved closer to his side, touching him.

"What's wrong, Darling!?"

>He moved his hands from his face and looked at you, his tears streaming down his face. "T-thank yo-you *sob* for g-getting to know me Ra-Rarity...*sob*...for genuinely trying to be my f-friend..."

>You lift both your fore-legs off the couch and wrap them around him tightly, you weren't gonna let him feel like he was alone. You were gonna be there for him, as his friend.

>Anon cried into your fur for what seemed like an hour, letting all his emotions and frustrations out. All the while you comforted him, telling him it was gonna be alright, and that you and all your friends would be there for him.

>After his sobs turned into slight sniffles, you pulled back a bit.

"Are you feeling better, Anon?"

 

 

 

>He rubbed his puffy, red eyes a bit before smiling at you. "A lot better, thanks a ton Rarity...and sorry for messing up your coat..."

>Setting yourself back on the couch completely, you wink at him.

"Dont worry Anon, It's what friends are for! Ill gladly do it again if need be."

>You glance up at the clock on the wall, it reads 10:47 PM.

"Although it is getting rather late, you better get going before Twilight tears the town apart looking for you..."

>Anon chuckles a bit as he gets up form the couch. "Yeah, I should probably get going. I took enough of your time away."

>Trotting to the front of the store with Anon in tow, you look at him over your shoulder.

"I should have some clothes done for you tomorrow if you could please stop by, and I wouldn't mind having another chat or two with you if you wouldn't mind?"

>"Of course Rarity, that'll be great!"

>When you reach the door you open it with magic and let Anonymous pass.

"And maybe we could go out for drinks sometime? I know Twilight is teaching you about Equestria but i'll feel better if I can help you as well. Also, you're great company!"

>He nods again, and for the second time this evening, shows you his beaming smile.

>"I would love that, Rares!"

>This screen now fades out into blackness like the last one before it.

>Smiling a bit to yourself, you back away from the screen and look for the next one.

>The next one is quite a ways down the room, you glance at the ones coming to life as you walk by.

>They show you and Anon the next day, having a grand time when he came to pick up his new clothes.

>After a bit of talking and a few cups of tea, you invite him to the party. Only saying that it's for your birthday and keeping the whole 'Welcome to Ponyville' part out.

>He agrees happily, saying it's been a while since he went to a birthday party.

>You tell him it was going to be next week at Sugarcube Corner, and that it was probably just going to be the girls and yourself.

 

 

 

>Anon tries to ask you what you would like for your birthday but you wave that off, saying all you want is for you two to get those drinks soon and maybe a few more visits in the future.

>A few days pass by and now you're all waiting for Anon at Sugarcube Corner. Thanks to Pinkie, you were able to organize the party quickly and keep the bakery to yourselves for the evening.

>The was a knock on the door before it slowly opened, and by the looks of it was no other than Anon.

>"Hello? Is anybody home, I was told to come here..."

>The lights turned on suddenly and Pinkie's party cannon went off.

"Surprise!"

>The girls yelled out their own little message before Pinkie tackled him to the floor and started talking a mile a minute. Even from where you were standing, you could tell from here that Anon was very confused by what was going on.

>He looked in your direction while you stifled a giggle with your hoof, the music starting playing in the background.

>From there the party took off normally, Anon got more relaxed as the evening went on and started playing games and dancing with all of you.

>Now feeling a bit thirsty, you broke off the group and went to the snacks table to get a bit of punch. Anon saw you and headed your way.

>You smiled and poured some for both of you, you levitated the cup to him and he took it as he stopped in front of you.

>"Rarity I just wanted to thank you...Pinkie told me that you held off your own party so you could share it with me, a-and not many people would do that for someone they don't know..."

>You put the cup down and lifted yourself up on your hindlegs, hugging Anon again, he hugged back as the girls started gathering around you two.

"Well, I know you now Anon, and I want you to know that I'll always be here for you. For whatever you might need, because I want to be your friend. All of us do..."

 

 

 

>Looking up at him with sparkling eyes, the girls join in and turn it into a group hug. Pinkie pulls out a cupcake out of nowhere and hoofs it over to Anon. "For you big guy, I hope you like cupcakes!"

>He takes it with a free hand and brings it over to his mouth, Anon nibbles on it once before chocking up.

>"Th-thank you girls...t-this is the b-best party I've ever had..."

>The memory ends there, leaving the rest of the night out as you continue walking. You finally reach the next big flickering screen.

>You touch the screen and watch it dim out once again, you sit your rump down in front of it.

>It comes to life slowly, a blur of noise comes through first as you see many ponies talking in groups at tables.

>The bottles and mugs are exposed next, you can see many ponies are either drinking or dancing.

>Anon is next to you, he had just finished downing his drink and put it down on the bar.

>"Ahh! That's still tastes amazing! Another one please."

>Its been about a week  and a half since the party and everypony had found a way to interact with Anon in their own ways. Rainbow Dash took him as her training buddy, AJ gave him a job at the farm so he could get some bits, Twilight was still teaching him about Equestria, Pinkie was being Pinkie and showing up whenever to hang out with him.

>Even Fluttershy, who had never been that comfortable around stallions, took a liking to him. She was able to talk to him somewhat normally and took the fact that he ate meat better than most of you thought she would, saying that she already knew from when she saw him smile and it was a part of life. Also saying that most of the animals she cared for were either omnivores or carnivores. As long as he didn't eat any of her animals, she was tolerant of it.

>She was teaching him the practical stuff, like how to cook and making your own garden while he helped her take care of her animals.

 

 

 

>You on the other hand were teaching him how to haggle and your street smarts, apparently in his nation they didn't really negotiate price, how absurd! Although he was making slow progress, ponies around town were understanding and went easy on him.

>They also felt bad for how they treated him and apologized, even the skittish Flower Mares offered one and insisted on making it up to him. He told them just to give him a chance and the accepted their apology.

>You were also the only one making his clothes and also his self-proclaimed best friend.

>Right now though, you were a little more than out of it. You drank a lot more than you were used to while Anon kept downing drink after drink.

>Both of you shared stories, jokes, and many laughs as the evening went on and now it was getting dark.

>You levitated a bag of bits out and placed it in front of the bartender, who had just poured Anon another drink.

"I-I think *hic* I'm done, let's call *hic* a night Anon."

>Anon gulps down his cider and stands up, stretching a bit. "Yeah I'm starting to feel it, let's head out."

>Trying to stand up, you stumble and almost slam into the floor before Anon catches you.

"Ah...sorry about that Anon, I must have drank too much tonight."

>You thrown on a cheeky smile and bat your long eyelashes at him, with a hoof you flick your curly mane to the side.

"Oh Anon!~ Would you help a damsel in distress? I'm afraid delicate a delicate flower like myself won't be able to walk herself home tonight..."

>Without another word, Anon picks you up and cradles you in his arms, eliciting a surprised squeak from you. "I wouldn't have it any other way, Rares."

>He walks out of the bar while many of the ponies inside cheer the two of you. Anon gets on the main road before you speak up again.

"I didn't expect you to actually do it...*hic*...but it is very nice and warm here..."

>Not being able to hold yourself back thanks to being drunk, you snuggle tightly into his chest and sigh.

 

 

 

"We should do this more often, I had lots of fun! It could even become our thing!"

>Anon smiles and nods. "Sounds like a plan, I love hanging out with you, more so than the other girls..."

>Since you were currently buried in his chest, you didnt notice the faint blush in his cheeks.

>Within minutes you're at the Boutique. Anon opens the door and heads inside, he walks to the back of the Boutique and places you on the couch.

>You're a little disappointed at the lack of warmth, you pout at him.

"Aaaaannooooonnn~ Don't leave yet! Stay for a bit longer, please?"

>Batting your eyelashes at him again, he gives in and chuckles. "Alrighty then, how bout a massage for the drunk pony?"

>You perk up at the mention of 'massage' and nod excitably at him. Enough so that you ignore what he called you and get comfortable.

>He kneels down in front of the couch and wiggles his fingers in front of your face. "Bear with me, I'm a little out of practice and drunk...so let's just see how this goes..."

"I'm sure it'll be fine Darling, just be gentl-Aaahh!~"

>You moan rather loudly as he grabs your cutie marks with his fingers and squeezes. Immediately you cover you mouth with a hoof and laugh nervously.

"I see Twilight hasn't covered Pony Anatomy yet...just be careful back there Anon..."

>"Y-Yeah...sorry about that Rares..." He was blushing violently red as he continued on your upper back.

>His fingers worked magically on you, the massage was on par if not better than the ones you got at the spa!

"Anon, have you considered being a masseuse? Your fingers are simply divine! I could probably talk to Aloe and Lotus about it next time Fluttershy and I go, what do you say?"

>He kept working on your mid back as responded. "You really think so Rares? I mean if you think I can do it, Ill give it a shot! It'll be nice to have some income."

>You turn your neck to look at him but blush when you see how close he is to your muzzle.

 

 

 

>Anon looks deeply into your eyes, and you do the same to his. Lost in the moment, both of you inch closer.

>Closing your eyes and puckering your lips, you prepare to kiss Anon when Suddenly.

>"Rarity! Are you home!? I'm back from Applebloom's place!"

>Your eyes shoot open an both of you separate quickly, blushing like mad.

"Y-yes Sweetiebelle! We're in the back room. But I thought you were staying the night at Applejacks'?"

>Your little sister walks into the room. "Hey there mister Anon! Oh sorry sis, there was a change of plans. Applebloom has to help out in the farm tomorrow so we postponed the crusading!"

>Laughing nervously, you get off the couch and make your ways towards her.

"Well Anon, I guess it's time to call our little day off. It was very fun being with you today..."

>He was still very flustered but managed to respond "Y-yeah it was a blast Rares, don't worry I'll see myself out. Goodnight to both of you." He walks past you as you bite you lip.

"We'll pick you up on the way to the spa in two days, goodnight Anon!"

>Anon waves at both of you as he closes the front door, you look back down at Sweetie.

"Now let's get you ready for bed."

>The scene ends with both of you heading upstairs, and then the screens dims out.

>You were still sitting on your rump, now blushing heavily at the memory. You had your chance and you blew it...

>Sighing, you reluctantly you get up and start heading towards the throne. There was only the giant screen left in the room and it was now flickering.

>Anxiety fills your veins as you get closer to the throne, you feel as if somepony is watching you as you continue along.

>When you finally get to the stairs and start climbing them, a chill runs down your spine.

>You hear a faint laughter coming from behind you.

>Basically vaulting over the remaining steps, you turn around and ready a spell only for your horn to fizzle out.

 

 

 

>A shadowy figure seems to be making its way towards you from the middle of the room, you recognize it's blue eyes and pearl white teeth immediately. The monster's laugh grows as it gets nearer, exposing it's sharp teeth.

"Who are you!? What do you want from me!?"

>Suddenly, the shadows around the beast disperse revealing....a mare?

>"Now now, is that any way of talking to somepony? I thought you had manners...but I guess not." Her smile grew to that of a cheeky one as she started up the stairs.

>You huffed and continued backing up, scanning the black mare's body.

>If you had to describe her, you could say she looked oddly like you. She was about a head taller than you were and had a shiny black coat, her long two-toned mane and tail were white and the same shade of purple as yours, her horn was a elongated and her cutie mark looked almost the same as yours.

>She reached the top and started walking over to you, you kept backpedaling until you hit the throne and lowered your head, ready to attack her if need be.

>"And as for your previous question...I'm you, or a different version of you to be more accurate."

>You stare at her blankly for a few seconds.

"W-w-what?"

>"I am the living manifestation of your ambitions, greed, and untapped power. Quite the opposite of you sadly, or shall we say the part of you that you keep suppressed. And since you think this little trip I'm taking you on is a nightmare, how about you just call me Nightmare Rarity?"

>Looking up at her with a flabbergasted  expression, she decides to continue.

>"It'll all be explained by the end of this, don't worry but I think it's time you finish up." She lifted a hoof up and pointed at the screen behind you.

>You looked back at the screen as it filled with color, the throne next to you rotated until it was facing the wall and Nightmare took a seat.

>With no other choice, you stood next to the throne and watched the scenes start to play out.

 

 

 

>Currently you're walking to the library next to Fluttershy, on your way to pick up Anon and head to the Spa.

>The night with Anon was still fresh on your mind, you kept repeating the moments right before you almost kissed him.

>You really loved spending time with him. He was charming, funny, kind, and not afraid to tease you for your drama but did you like him as in a Special Somepony kind of way? He wasn't even a pony for Celesta's sake!

>Both of you were a little drunk but you couldn't shake the feeling in your heart that he was special, and you could bet he was feeling the same way.

>Fluttershy had been talking to you about something since she flew over to your house, but you would be lying if you said you knew what it was.

>You were too deep in your own thoughts to pay attention.

>"So you'll help me with this Rarity, r-right? I could really use some advice..."

"H-huh...oh! Yeah sure, Darling. Whatever you need!"

>The butter-coated mare attaches herself to you in a vicious hug, almost throwing you both to the ground. "Oh thank you Rarity! You have no idea how much this means to me...I'm just no good with stallions..."

>Doing a double take of the pegasus and remain silent for a few seconds.

"D-did you say st-stallions!? *Squee*"

>You hug Fluttershy tightly and start shaking her a bit.

"I've been waiting for this moment for years Fluttershy, I finally get to help you get your love life started! Who's the lucky colt!? Is that dashing Thundercloud fellow, or Time Turner, or maybe Caramel?"

>She smiles shyly and hides behind her pink mane, blushing. She mumbles something that you couldn't quite catch.

"What was that, Darling?"

>"Well...I-it isn't a stallion that a like..."

"Oh! Is he a Griffon or a Zebra!? Give me all the details!"

>Fluttershy shakes her head. "It's n-not one of those either, he's more u-unique...b-but he's been so gentle and kind with me, I can't help but like him a lot..."

"Come on Darling, spit it out! Who is it?"

 

 

 

>"It's Anon...I was hoping you could help me, I don't know how to ask colts on dates or anything since I've never had one..."

>As soon as she mention his name, you could feel your heart drop. You just agreed to help Fluttershy get with Anon...

>"S-so you'll help me r-right?"

>You gulp and chuckle nervously.

"Y-yes...of course Darling, As your best friend I promise to do my best to help you..."

>Forcing a smile, you let the mare squeeze you in joy once again before heading to the Library once again.

>The rest of the day goes by in a blur, you can't help but feel awful. But you'll get over it, r-right? After all it's not as if you had anything official with Anon yet...

>Fluttershy and you talked of ways to warm up to him, as you got closer to his temporary home.

>You picked him up and headed to the Spa, Fluttershy talking to him the entire way there.

>When you arrived, you picked out the usual treatment for both you and Fluttershy and asked the Spa sisters for a word.

>Since you were their #1 customer, they hesitantly decided to give Anon a shot. Fluttershy happily volunteered as his test dummy, and by the end of it both Lotus and Aloe were very impressed.

>They told him with a bit of training, he would become a great masseuse and offered him a job.

>Anon gladly accepted and thanked both of you immensely, saying that he would use his first pay on you two.  

>Days turn into a week after that and true to his word, Anon invites Fluttershy and you out to dinner with the first bits he earned in Equestria.

>You arrange for them to sit next to each other for the night, taking every chance possible to make complements on how good they look together.

>After a meal and a few drinks, Flutters gathered enough courage to snuggle into his arm, Anon smiled a little and continued on for the evening.

>Your heart was tearing but you kept you act together, this wasn't about you. This is about Fluttershy now.

 

 

 

>When you all exit the restaurant, you tell Anon to walk Fluttershy home as a gentlecolt should which he agrees to.

>A few weeks go by like that. Every chance you get whether it be picnics, adventures, or just normal trips around Equestria you try to pair them up.

>Eventually the girls catch on to your plan and decide to help out as well.

>Its now been 3 months since Anon came to Ponyville, his house had been finished and he moved in with the help of all of you. He lived a little ways from Fluttershy's cottage.

>You all planned a picnic for the weekend but had to 'mysteriously' cancel because things had come up, and Fluttershy was the only one that could make it that day. At least that's what you told Anon.

>He bought it and was now going up a small hill with a single tree on top with the shy mare in tow.

>Twilight had cast an illusion spell on the rest to you to hide as bushes at the bottom of the hill, and another sound magnification spell to hear what they were talking about.

>As they ate and talked, Fluttershy seemed to edge closer to Anon, eventually sitting right next to him. She looked towards ground as she extended a wing and wrapped around Anon.

>Anon blushed as she did so and looked at the little pegasus. The sound spell kicked in again.

>"F-flutters? What's up? You seem a little anxious today..."

>Fluttershy looked up straight into his eyes, full of determination. "A-anon...I've never been good with stallions before...b-but ever since you came to Ponyville, I've had this strange feeling in my chest...."

>"I didn't know what it was at first, but as I spent more time with you...it become clear to me...I think i'm falling in love with you Anon..."

>Anonymous looked at her surprised at first but then his eyes softened and he smiled warmly.

>"Anon, w-will you be my Special Somepony?"

>In turn, he put a hand on her cheek and inched closer to her face, giving Fluttershy a little kiss on the lips.

 

 

 

>"Yes Flutters, I would love to be your Special Somepony." You could hear Fluttershy's squee from the bottom of the hill as she wrapped him up in a hug.

>The girls started cheering wildly, almost disrupting the illusion spell. On the outside, you had a forced smile on your face as you tried to hold back the tears.

>The giant screen dimmed out like all the others but you didn't see it. You were to busy holding your hooves on to your crying face, trying to stop the tears from falling.

>A set of hooves wrapped around your body in a comforting hug, you looked up and saw that Nightmare was the one embracing you. You could see that she was crying as well.

"W-why? Why are you showing me this? And why are you crying?"

>"Because I'm you...and whatever you feel, I feel as well."

>"It's time I ask you some questions though. Why do you do this to yourself? You find a stallion that completely suits you and you just give him up? You would rather drive yourself into depression than to take something you want!? I understand that you're the Element of Generosity but there has to be a line somewhere Rarity!"

>You can only sob as she continues to berate you for a few minutes. "I just want us to be happy Rarity, I'm sorry. I don't want to suffer like this anymore. This empty feeling is worse than any physical pain..."

>Nightmare levitates you back on your hooves again and looks down at you with a sad expression. Deep down inside you know she's right, she's looking for the best for herself which in turn means you.

"Alright, so what do you propose we do? Anon is very happy with Fluttershy."

>She smiled and pointed at the screen, it lit up again as you looked. For the next several minutes, her plan is displayed on the screen.

>By the end of it you are amazed by her cheekiness and cunning tactics. You look back at Nightmare and simply nod.

 

 

 

"O-okay...i'll try it...but no promises!"

>She walks over with tired eyes and nuzzles you. "Finally...thank you."

>Before you can respond you are falling through the floor, the light glows blindingly white so you close your eyes for protection.

>"Remember Rarity. There are two endings and only you can choose your path, I can only show you your options. We are one in the same and I only want the best to happen to us. Best of luck to you."

>You wake up with a gasp and sit up in your bed panting heavily, you can hear the birds chirping outside as you check the clock. It's 8:56AM.

"I better get to work, I have to be ready for Anon tonight..."

 

 

 

Stick a fork in me, I'm dun~ /end Ch3