Title:           Anon's Story Part 2
Author:          YFNAnon
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First Edit:      Tuesday 13th of September 2016 11:25:04 AM CDT
Last Edit:       Last edit on: Saturday 17th of September 2016 08:33:22 AM CDT

>Slowly making your way out of the room you can already feel that the atmosphere has changed drastically
>The white noise of fear is gone
>The warning bells in your head are now silent once more
>And there seem to be people meandering about here and there
>Looks like they're all back to normal
>That's good
>However the small feeling of dread you had before has only multiplied
>You were worried something would hurt Flash, and instead it seems Flash joined IT
>That Nihilem thing
>That nice thing that went out of its way to meet and greet you
>Boy, does it only spur your confidence to see something telling you it’s LETTING you get stronger just to eat you
>Almost makes you feel like you’re gonna die
>Good thing you’re not freaking out
>YOU’RECOMPLETELYFREAKINGOUT!
>Maybe it was shock, or perhaps you didn’t fully comprehend it just then
>But now that you’ve got a second to actually breathe
>It just said it was waiting to CONSUME you!
>You breathe in deeply trying to get a grip on yourself as you stand in the hallway
>You seem to stand there a little too long because Sunset rushes up behind you
>”Anon, are you POSITIVE you’re ok?”
>Rolling your shoulder you smile at the worried Sunset
“Yea, just thinking on how to explain what happened.”
>Sunset waves her hand as if to brush your concern off
>”Just tell them the truth; there was an incident on floor 42 and that we need assistance.”
>Well, that’s kinda the truth
>But also, like no
>No it’s not!
“You really think they’ll just believe there was some sort of accident that stopped the WHOLE hospital floor?”
>Sunset shrugs as Twilight follows in
>”You would be surprised what people will do to rationalize unexplained situations Anon.”
>While that’s true…
>Sunset points ahead
>"Besides, you may not have to."
 
>Looking ahead you notice a large group of people shuffling to and fro
>It seems some of the hospital staff is ordering around wounded and other staff
>As you advance towards the group you hear a loud voice directed in your direction
>”You there!”
>A loud voice beckons
>Please don’t be meant for you
>”The large green man in the grey hoodie!”
>Fuck
>You turn towards the voice to see a lady in a nurse outfit
>Wait, that’s probably just an actual nurse
>”We need to get you looked at right away!”
>You open your mouth to protest but Rarity cuts you off
>”Go with her darling, we’ll find the others and rendezvous with you.”
>Looking at the other two Sunset and Twilight both give you a nod
>Giving them a thumbs up you step towards the nurse
>Only for her to grab for your arm
>”Come on now, if those get infected it won’t be pretty!”
>Aw it’s not THAT ba—
>FUCK!
>The second she puts pressure on your arm sharp pain courses through it
>That’s totally fine
>She must’ve noticed your grimace and internal screaming because she looks a whole lot more concerned
>”If it’s causing THAT much pain when I’m not even touching the affected area then we need to hurry up.”
>Oh please be gentle
.
.
.
>You stir from sleep due to a particularly hardy chuckle next to you
>What the hell?
>Oh right, you’re currently sitting in the lounge watching Night Court with an elderly gentleman next to you
>Turns out the bites weren’t too bad; just needed to be cleaned and bandaged
>Though that didn’t save your hoodie from being thrown out
>Now you only have a tank top
>Anyways, quickly performing first aid, the nurse then told you to sit in the lounge until this was all sorted out
>Then you kinda took a small nap
>At least the pain in your arm and in your shoulder has been subdued for now
>You feel a bit bad for falling asleep instead of looking for everyone
>But hey, no time like the present
 
>You let out a deep sigh
>You really could go for round two with the sandman
>But that’ll have to wait, too much needs to be done
>You lightly slap your face a few times to give you a much needed jolt
>Nodding and bracing your arms on your legs you commence the strenuous effort needed to stand
>It’s always getting up that’s the hardest
>Stretching a bit you survey the room
>Seems everything’s a little less hectic now
>Almost looks back to normal, if not for the overflow of people in the lounge
>Heading off to a less busy section of the lounge you pull out your phone
>Luckily it’s still in one piece
>You take note of the time
>12:12PM
>Oh shit, seems you took a couple hour nap
>Swiping open your phone you appear to have several new messages
>One from an unknown number and one from Luna
>You check Luna’s first
>10:36AM
>”Anon, it seems that Tia and I will be held up once again. I’m sorry to do this, but we will have to postpone our meeting once more. Please stay safe for the time being, see you soon.”
>Well shit
>That doesn’t sound good
>You also notice it doesn’t say when they’ll try to meet up with you
>What in the hell are those two doing?
>You decide to check the mystery texter in the mean time
>Oh, it’s not just one
>11:46AM
>”Hey Anon, it’s Sunset! \(^-^)”
>Well that mystery was solved pretty fast
>”I asked Rarity to give me your phone number, hope you don’t mind! <(>-<)>”
>You're noticing a pattern with these texts
>12:06PM
>”But anyways, we found the rest of the girls! So once you get finished up you can meet us in the cafeteria! (^o^)/”
>Well that’s lucky
>Hopefully they haven’t left yet and started looking for you
>Better get down to the cafeteria quickly
>Your stomach grumbles at the thought of food
>Wonder if they have good tendies?
 
>”Whacha doooin Sunny?”
>Looking up from your phone you get a face full of pink fluff
>Smiling and pushing it out of your face you answer
“Just got done telling Anon where we are.”
>Pinkie gives some confirming hums while nodding before going back to ravenously attacking her ice cream sundae
>You wish you could pack away the cream like her
>Looking around the table you feel a bit at ease with the familiar scene
>Rainbow is bragging about how awesome her distraction was to AJ
>Rarity is checking her phone as she daintily picks at her salad
>Twilight is reading some strange book with a language you don’t know on it
>Wait, did she just turn the pages the wrong way?
>Shaking your head you see Fluttershy is munching away blissfully at her egg salad sandwich
>And Pinkie is licking her lips while her spoon spins around the empty sundae bowl
>Giving her stomach a soft pat she leans back in her chair with a content smile
>It’s nice to see that even with all the stuff that’s going on, the girls can still live their lives normally
>That thought alone brings a small smile to your face
>You decide to dig into your grilled cheese and soup before hearing Rarity sigh theatrically
>You cock an eyebrow while dipping your sandwich into the soup
“What’s up?”
>It looks like Rarity has everyone’s attention
>”Well it’s just; I have a question for all of you…”
>Her face suddenly goes deathly serious
>”Tell me girls, what do you think of Anon?”
>What?
>Looking around it doesn’t appear you’re the only one caught off guard by that
 
>Rarity leans over the table
>”I just want to know how everyone really FEELS about Anon.”
>Rainbow shrugs
>”He seems alright I guess. We don’t really know much about him.”
>Fluttershy nods
>”H-he’s nice, but I agree that we don’t know him very well…”
>”Well if we wish to acquire more data on hi—”
>Twilight starts coughing before talking once more in a noticeably deeper voice
>”I mean, it’s not as though I like the pest or anything…”
>You’re not the only one who cocks an eyebrow at that
>AJ takes her hat off and places it on her chest
>”Well, ah for one trust that Anon is a good person.”
>Rarity is practically face to face with AJ
>”Dear, I didn’t ask if you could trust him; I asked how you FEEL about Anon. Tell me EVERYTHING.”
>AJ tries to hide behind her hat as she stammers
>”Ah, uh, well ah just uh, think that Anon might be, uh…”
>Pinkie interjects happily
>”Ohhh, do you wanna play charades in the dark with him, dance the hokey pokey all night long with him, OR oh, maybe you want to submerge him in a tub of jell-o slowly eating around him until you find his thic—”
>She stops going into her very in depth fantasy about Anon when she realizes no one’s talking anymore
>No, now everyone has stopped talking altogether and is staring at her
>”What? I was just going to say his thick long p—”
“Pinkie!”
>”Pool noodle.”
>What?
>Pinkie pulls out a Daring Do figure painted green like Anon, a cup of jell-o, and a straw
>”You know, those long noodle oodles you ride on in pools? Like that but in a bathtub full of jell-o!”
>She demonstrates with the figure riding the straw in the cup of jell-o
>”See!”
>The figure jiggles as it’s embedded into the jell-o with a straw between its legs
 
>The silence is all but destroyed as everyone bursts out laughing
>Even you can’t help but laugh
>”Dear I don’t think anyone but YOU would do something like that.”
>”Ah’ll say, Pinkie that’s down right crazier than a Big Mac in a tutu!”
>”Maayyybbee you should lay off the jell-o Pinkie!”
>”That’s a highly amusing image you paint Pinkie.”
>”W-what color of jell-o? Ifyoudon’tmindmeasking…”
>Between gasping from laughing you manage to squeeze out
“Never change Pinkie, never change.”
>Pinkie leans in close to Fluttershy and whispers something
>And now Fluttershy is blushing profusely behind her bangs
>The laughter settles down as everyone seems to be back to a much happier mood
>Rarity smiles bashfully
>”Sorry if I got a tad overzealous there Applejack, I just want to know…”
>AJ gives Rarity a hug that she warmly returns
>”It’s alright sugarcube, I get it.”
>It’s good to see Rarity calm down
>But now that she does mention it…
>What DO you think of Anon?
>You’ve been thinking a LOT about him recently
>Granted, you did somewhat force him into your life like an ill-fitting puzzle piece
>But still, even then you’ve been thinking a bit much about him
>You can’t help but feel odd not knowing exactly why you want to bring him into your life
>Why are you so fixated on him?
>Is it really because you can emphasize with his situation?
>Empathy doesn’t make you go THIS far
>Maybe a way of atonement?
>No, you went through that last night
>Or because you just hope he’ll help you while you help him?
>That doesn’t sound right…
>But you can’t think of any other reasons you are
>Perhaps this really is just simple empathy?
>Or maybe it’s something more…
 
>You breathe in the delectably fresh scent of tendies in the after noon
>You leave the line having paid for your tendies
>Now you’re having a problem you haven’t had in a looooonnnnggg time
>You have to find your friends(?) in this big bustling lunchroom
>Fuck, it feels like everyone is staring at your dumb mug as you scan the crowd
>You know that they’re not, but you still feel like it
>However stressful as it is you stand firm
>And by that you mean you just stand like an autist in the corner as you look for Sunset and co
>Luckily you don’t have to stand there for long
>Off in the distance you see the familiar swirl of a certain breakfast item haired girl
>Thank god for their very vibrant color schemed hair
>Walking quickly you make a b line for their table
>Only to slow down after you hear Rarity
>”Dear, I didn’t ask if you could trust him; I asked how you FEEL about Anon. Tell me EVERYTHING.”
>Nani?
>Are they talking about you?
>Oh, you’ve got to hear this
>Sneaking a bit you see Applejack trying to hide behind her hat as Rarity practically breathes down her neck
>Until Pinkie butts in
>”Ohhh, do you wanna play charades in the dark with him, dance the hokey pokey all night long with him, OR oh, maybe you want to submerge him in a tub of jell-o slowly eating around him until you find his thic—”
>Woah, what the hell Pinks?
>It seems everyone else thinks like you
>Refocusing it seems Sunset is interrupting Pinkie
>”Pool noodle.”
>Wait what?
>Pinkie pulls out a green figure, a jell-o cup, and a straw
>Oh what the fuck?
>Everyone starts laughing as you resume your normal walk towards them
>What in the hells is this even?
>Maybe you shouldn’t ask…
 
>As you finally get to the table Applejack and Rarity are hugging while everyone resumes eating and conversing
>At least until you sit down seated in between a pondering Sunset and bouncing Pinkie
>Suddenly when you’re seated all eyes are on you
>You stare back at everyone
>Dude, icebreaker!
>Dig up that old French you learned in freshman year!
“Uh, quoi de nuef?”
>Still got it
>You flash a hopefully charming smile as everyone blinks in response
>Rarity however smiles seductively and gives you the bedroom eyes
>You think, you’re not exactly great at the whole judging others thing
>”C’est bon, maintenant que vous estes ici…”
>Oh jeez
>It’s great, and something that has to do with you?
>Twilight’s face lights up as well
>”Je ne savis pas que vous parlez francais, Anon!”
>Oh fuck, what?
>Something she doesn’t and you speaking French?
>Wow, you’ve forgotten how much you suck at French
>You audibly gulp as and shrug with a smile as you contemplate what to even say
>Why didn’t you just say, “what’s up?”
>No you had to be cool and try another language, you barely understand, and can’t remember half of what little you learned
>And now you’re in the presence of two people who probably speak it fluently!
>You really should’ve kept up with your studies
>But it’s so hard to practice pronunciation on your own!
>Maybe you can just casually switch back to engl—
>Rarity turns to Twilight her words cutting into your thoughts
>”Mais bein sur, Anon est un grand monsieur!”
>Something good and you are a great mister?
>Oh that probably means gentleman…
>You need to end this before they start asking you questi—
>Rainbow sways her head as if in a trance
>”C-can we stop with the fancy talk? You guys are making my head hurt!”
>Thank god for you skittles!
 
>It’s a bit surprising that Anon of all people speaks French
>It’s still jarring how similar it is to Prench
>Too bad modern languages were never your forte
>Wait isn’t that Pr-french?
>You cut off your train of thought as you look to Anon
>You can’t help but notice the visible relief on Anon’s face after Rainbow asked that
>Anon waves his hand with a smile
>”Yea sorry bout that, just meant to ask, what’s up?”
>Rarity smiles slightly shaking her head
>”Oh please darling, there’s no need to apologize just because SOME of us here aren’t as sophisticated!”
>Twilight interjects quickly
>”Maybe not so much as being sophisticated, but no one should ever be afraid to show off their knowledge!”
>Anon waves his arms frantically in front of him
>”Oh nononono, let’s uh, just keep it English how bout we?”
>Rarity just shrugs while AJ suddenly goes wide eyed
>”Ah was caught off guard by the greetin, but now that ah git a closer look at you, what the heck happened to ya Anon?”
>Anon raise an eyebrow before looking down at himself
>Now the other three who weren’t there seems to notice the bandages as well
>”Dude, that looks brutal, how’d you get it?!”
>”A-are you ok?”
>”Wow Nons, did you take a special beam cannon to the chest too?”
>Anon looks back up at the questioning glances bashfully
>”It wasn’t really anything… I just uh, got beat up a little fighting a couple pawns is all.”
>Wait, did he really say that?
“Wasn’t really anything?”
>Doesn’t seem like you’re the only one who has something to say
>”Darling you’re being too modest!”
>”Indeed, it was more than a couple…”
>Anon stares into his chicken tenders as if to seek counsel from them
 
>Rainbow’s interest peaked; she leans forward over the table
>”What do you mean more than a couple, like did he take on three or four of em?”
>You shake your head
“Try six, in under the amount of time it took me to catch up with him taking off down the hall.”
>AJ let’s out a low whistle while Rainbow goes wide eyed
>”Holy shit Anon, you took out SIX guys like that?!”
>”That’s mighty impressive.”
>”I hope you weren’t too rough on them…”
>”Wowie Nonny, I thought you were tough, but I didn't think you were THAT tough!”
>Anon sort of shrugs looking a bit defeated
>”Ok, maybe it was six, and MAYBE I took them all out quickly, but honestly I just sorta snapped.”
>Snapped?
“What do you mean Anon?”
>He looks down to his untouched chicken tenders before grabbing one
>”I dunno, one second I was antsy, and then seeing them… I just got REALLY angry.”
>He slowly takes a bit out of it and continues after swallowing
>”It was weird, like I felt like I NEEDED to hurt them before they hurt me…”
>That sounds horrible…
>Fluttershy speaks out quietly
>”You didn’t hurt them too bad did you?”
>Anon looks a bit guilty
>”I don’t know…”
>Twilight, surprisingly, comforts Anon
>”You needn't worry too much Anon, people have been known to snap like that under extreme pressure.”
>That’s right!
“She’s right, if you met more than a couple of their gazes at once, I bet that’d be enough to send anyone over the edge!”
>Anon doesn’t look too convinced, but Twilight continues on
>”Besides, I don’t think you even have a reason to worry about them, after all, where do you think they went after we left the source of magic?”
 
>Oh shit, didn’t think of that
>You can feel your lips pull back as a smile you can’t contain burst through
”Hey, I didn’t think of that! They probably just got up and got some help after the Nihilem left.”
>You start eating your tendies with renewed vigor
>Several of the girls give you sort “yeses”, and “of course”
>But it seems Sunset caught on to your slip-up
>”Wait, what do you mean, left?”
>Shiza!
>Well, guess you needed to explain this anyways…
>You take a deep breath as you construct a finger pyramid with your hands
“Weeellll, heh heh, I may or may not have actually beaten the conduit, sortaaaa…”
>You’re only met with silence
>Well that went better than expe—
>”WHAT!?”
>Or not
>Looks like that yell drew the attention of several of the neighboring tables
>Giving them a sheepish wave however is all it takes for them to go back to their business
>You turn to Sunset who seems to be panicking
>Just a little bit
>”Anon, I thought YOU took on the conduit in a different plane! Isn’t that why you face planted after we stepped into an empty room!?!”
>Well you could see why she’d think that
>No wait, actually you don’t
“You got the uh, different plane part right, and the whole meeting him on it. BUT you’re bit off with just about the rest of it…”
>Sunset grabs your shoulders forcefully with a crazed look in her eyes
>Oh Jimmy John Christmas, what fresh hell is this?
>”Anon, you need to tell me EXACTLY what happened in there!”
>Nodding slowly she let’s go of you
>Looking to the others for help they seem a bit taken aback as well
>Well except pinkie, she’s playing with that green painted Daring Do figure riding the straw in the sea of jell-o
>Wait a sec, is that “Anon” written on it?
 
>Shaking your head you look refocus your attention on Sunset
“Man, if you didn’t like to hear that, just wait until I tell you this…”
>The girls all lean in a bit while you regale them with the tale of your honorable battle against the forces of EVI—
>Ok, you tell them that you basically got told you’re a little babby fish and the fisher threw you back into the river
>Their reactions are a mix of wonder, horror, and laughter
>The laughter mostly coming from Pinkie as she jiggles her jell-o embed Anon toy
>Sunset seems like she might pop a blood vessel though
>So that’s something
>”This is BAD, B A D bad Anon!”
>You pretty much agree with her, but lik—
>Twilight steals your thunder before you can even think it fully
>”Be that as it may, if Nihilem is as powerful as you and Anon attest, then we should be happy that Anon managed to escape unharmed.”
>The others nod in agreement with Fluttershy giving you something new to worry about
>”Y-yea! After all, who knows what sort of THINGS the Nihilem could’ve done to Anon...”
>You should really not think too hard on that
>Sunset shakes her head
>”We need to get Celestia’s help on this one girls! And Anon…”
>Aw, it’s nice to be included, but
“Yea about that, she and Luna are busy for the foreseeable future.”
>Sunset looks at you like you grew a second head
>”How do you even know that? No wait, it doesn’t matter, I mean MY Celestia!”
>Oh right, magic horsy princess Celestia
>”I’m going to have to go pay them a visit, NOW!”
>Sunset shoots up like Solarie would if someone just told him that they’re handing out free life time supplies of SunnyD
>However the one who stops her is, surprisingly, Rainbow
 
>”Don’t you think we have something bigger to worry about Sunset?”
>Sunset stops standing there and staring at Rainbow
>”You don’t understand, this IS BA—”
>Rainbow cuts her off
>”Yes, we all know it’s bad, but didn’t Anon say the Nihilem mentioned something near the end?”
>Is she talking about the taunts?
>It’s probably the taunts
>Sunset slams her hands on the table
>”What could be WORSE than the Nihilem!?!”
>Wait, oh yea
>You’re fuckin stupid sometimes
“The SINs he was talking about, right?”
>Rainbow nods with a serious expression
>”The Nihilem thing straight up told Anon that it’s not going to touch Anon until he beats these SINs.”
>Well yea, but it cou—
>”But it could be lying to take Anon by surprise!”
>Shit, everyone’s stealing your thunder today
>Applejack scratches her chin
>”Ifin Anon really WAS at Nihilem’s mercy, and he WAS just gonna hurt Anon, why didn’t he just do it then?”
>That’s a good point actually
>Sunset’s fire seems to be dying down
>”Well, yea, but…”
>Pinkie stands seeming to be about as serious as when you shared a cupcake
>”Sunny, remember EVERYONE knows you have to bake the cake and decorate it BEFORE you eat it; only an idiot would eat it before it’s finished!”
>That’s a… rather fitting analogy in this case
>Rainbow holds up her hands
>”I’m not saying to NOT contact Celestia, but I AM saying that we should worry about what’s here and now.”
>Fluttershy emphasizes her point by whispering after her
>”T-the SINs…”
>Spoopy
>Sunset sits back down and sighs
>”You’re all right, I shouldn’t just look at the big problem and ignore the little ones…”
>Well, little in comparison to the big
>You get the feeling that the SINs or whatever won’t quite be pushovers themselves
 
>Twilight coughs into her hand
>”While that is all well and good, but where would we even start investigating these SINs?”
>No one seems to have an answer
>At least one they’d actually suggest
>You have to admit, that is a good point
>While you didn’t want to bank on Flash being attacked, it looks like, unfortunately for you, you were right
>And that was pretty much your only lead
>Wait no it wasn’t
>You know that Chrissy and Sombra are going to be up to no good in YOUR neighborhood!
>Well, they’re doing something near water at midnight tonight
>But what and where?
>Maybe the others could come up with ideas?
“Well, there is a led I might have.”
>All eyes gravitate towards you
>Sunset gives you the go on hand wave
“I might’ve met a really hot bad girl who’s up to something with a drug dealer(?) tonight at midnight near the waterfront.”
>You get nothing but blank stares all around
>No wait, Applejack and Rainbow’s mouths are agape
>What’s up with everyone?
>It’s not as thou—
>Oh fuck, you haven’t told them about yesterday and this morning have you?
>Whoopsie
>You open your mouth to defend yourself before Rarity opens her mouth
>”I, I didn’t realize you were one to keep company with the likes of drug dealers…”
>W-wait someone give you a chance to defend yourself here
>Rainbow shakes her head with her arms crossed
>”I KNEW those muscles were fake, I just didn’t want to believe it.”
>One your muscles are NOT fake, and tw—
>Applejack locks eyes with you casting a disapproving glance
>”Guess we REALLY didn’t know Anon that well.”
>C-come on now not you too Applejack
 
>Pinkie shakes her head with hair a bit deflated
>”Nonny, you should be chasing a sugar high…”
>Wait yo—
>Twilight finger guns you sadly
>”Drugs are cool, if you’re a FOOL.”
>Ok even that was a bi—
>”I-I guess everyone has their vices…”
>Oi, even Buttershy?
>Sunset grabs your face and turns you toward her
>”We will help you kick your drug habit Anon, but right now we need to focus on the SINs.”
>Wait, when did it go from hanging out with drug dealers to abusing drugs!?!
>No that’s not the important part right now!
>You tear your face from Sunset’s soft, warm, lov—
>GETTING OFF TRACK
>Convince them they’re wrong!
“I do NOT have a drug problem!”
>You form a big X with your arms to put emphasis on the NOT
>Sunset puts a calm hand on your shoulder
>”I know it’s hard to admit that you’re wrong, and that it’s your fault… But the first step IS admittance!”
>Now she hugging you
>Flutter shy stands up and walks towards you
>”D-don’t worry Anon, we can help you kick this habit TOGETHER.”
>And now she’s ALSO hugging you
>Pinkie stands
>”Yea, because that’s what FRIENDS are for!”
>Now Pinkie’s hugging you!
>”Even in your lowest low, they’ll always be there for you.”
>Wait what?
>”Yea, we’ll make you EARN a drug-free life!”
>NANI?!
>Now Applejack and Rainbow have joined the hug Anon party
>”What kind of lady would abandon her knight in his time of need?”
>Add one Rarity to that party
>”It’s hard, but statistically, if you have friends there to support you, you WILL kick the cancer known as drugs.”
>And a dash of Twilight
>Now EVERYONE’S invited to the hug Anon party!
>You heave a deep sigh as the girls tighten their embrace
>Fuck it
>Just enjoy the hug before you straighten all this out
 
“And THAT’S what happened to me yesterday and earlier this morning.”
>You begin to pick at your slightly less fresh tendies to give everyone time as they processes what you’ve told them
>It’s hard to believe that all happened so recently
>And more happenings just keep lining up one after another
>Biting into one of your tendies Sunset is the first to speak up
>”Well first off Anon, in Equestria Jordan is called a changeling not a shapeshiftling.”
>That sounds way lamer than your name, but whatever
>”And second off, aside the whole changeling me shooting you and Chissy thing; this just got a whole lot WORSE…”
>Sunset’s head hits the table with a thud
>Damn girl
>She may not have gone full force, but there was quite the audible thud
>Maybe you should as—
>”What I want to know is how you could POSSIBLY think it was normal for our dear Pinkie to be trying to seduce you, uh no offense.”
>Rarity flashes Pinkie the pearly whites, while Pinkie just shrugs
>Well that’s a rathe—
>”Eh, none taken.”
>Pinkie then shifts her gaze to you
>”But yea, why were you fooled into eating ME up like eye candy Noooooonnnnyyyy?”
>Uh, oh can we not do this righ—
>Rainbow stares into the center of the table and voices her thoughts luckily drawing attention from you
>”What I want to know is who the heck those CPPP guys were.”
>Discount power rangers maybe?
>Applejack nods propping her hat up with her thumb
>”Yea, and why they want to bring in Anon.”
>That might be a good thing to know too
>Fluttershy seems to be panicking a little
>Well, shifting in her seat and saying little “oh no, oh dear”s
>”You didn't just leave Jordan alone in your apartment, did you? What if the poor little thing hurts itself?”
>Well shit, you just figured it would take a nap all safe and snug in one of your sweaters
 
>Twilight puts away her small book
>Wait is that Sailor Moon?
>She proceeds to pulls out a calculator and notebook out of her backpack
>Now she's scribbling down numbers and punching into the calculator with stunning speed
>”If what you’ve told us is true, then that would certainly help explain the sudden influx of magic effecting Canterlot…”
>Now THAT gets everyone’s attention
>Even Sunset is up from her little sadness party
“What do you mean Twilight?”
>All eyes are on her as she stops scribbling and looks up to meet everyone’s gaze
>Right before blinking and hiding behind her notebook
>”I, uh, well… I’mnotsupposedtotellallofyou…”
>Now Sunset is right next to her
>”Twilight, what did we say about messing with magic…”
>What that Friendship games thing?
>That happened a loooonnggg time ago
>You’re sure she learned her less—
>Wait, that was like four months before you transferred here wasn’t it?
>Oh bugger
>And now Pinkie is on Twilight’s other side
>”And keeping secrets from your friends, that’s super duppity upper not cool!”
>But wait, what if you pinkie promise someone to not tell anyon—
>She turns to you sternly
>”That’s completely different Non-non and you know it!”
>Uhh, o-ok…
>She turns back to the trembling form that is the hiding Twilight
>”I-I can’t, they told me to keep it between us!”
>That only increases our desire to know more you fool!
>Sunset places a hand on Twilight’s chin and turns it to face her
>”Come on, if not because we ask, then why not for Anon?”
>For you?
>She turns Twilight’s head to you
>”Just look at him, he’s never even seen magic before Flash happened… And now he has to go hoov-toe to toe with all these magical villains.”
 
>You raise an eyebrow as Sunset continues
>”He’s been beaten almost to death, mauled, and shot, all in the last few DAYS! Don’t you think you owe it to him to at least tell him what he’s dealing with?”
>Wait
>Is Sunset using your suffering to force Twilight to spill the beans?
>Clever girl
>Twilight averts her gaze from you as she stumbles over her words
>”B-but I coul-shouldn’t do it. It would be a gra-gross violation of their trust in me…”
>Sunset looks from Twilight to you giving you the go on sign again
>But why?
>She mouths something to you
>Senpai sit up?
>Oh, probably ham it up
>Acting roll!
>You wink to her and begin the ham with a deeper than usual voice
“I-it’s alright Twi… I know you, wouldn’t want to violate your friends…”
>Wow that came out wrong
>Before anyone can ask “what the hell?” you continue
“I, I just hope I’ll be able to, defeat the SINs… After all, I’m going to need every advantage I can get…”
>You cover the side of your face Twilight can see and inhale sharply
>Your voice comes out sounding like it’s a slightly pained whimper
“Because I just don’t know if I can do it…”
>You make eye contact with Rarity to gauge how you’re doi—
>Oh god, is that a “are you for real now?” face?
>Shit, are you fucking it up?!?
>You thought you were doing pretty well
>Shit shit, what do you d—
>”I’m so sorry Anon!”
>Nani?
>You feel a pair of arms wrap around your BAD shoulder and a soft sensation against your good one
>NANI!?!
>”You’re just trying to be our prince and mamoru all of our smiles!”
>Oh fucking christ Twilight
>You don’t know if you should feel bad that she’s a massive weeaboo, or that you know exactly what she’s alluding to
 
>It seems that everyone else is more than surprised your “acting” was able to convince Twilight
>Speaking of the little weeb
>You can feel wet warmth on your left shoulder now
>Is she really crying?
>You look down to a blubbering Twilight practically smashing her face into your shoulder
>Yep she is
>”I-I’ll t-tell you everything!”
>Ok this is a little awkward now
>You cough slightly looking to the others
>Hopefully they interpret it as a sign for help
>And no one is doing anything
>Everyone is just sharing awkward glances with you and looking away
>What, do they want YOU to do something?
>Shit, what’s something a weeb would calm down to?
>Head patting?
>Fuck it
>You reach rightie over and gently smooth out Twilight’s frizzled hair
>It’s not fully doing it for her it seems
>You sigh a bit
>Time to reveal your powerlevel to her
>Oh joy
>You lean into her head a bit while petting and barely whisper to her
“Idaro idaro…”
>God you hope no one else heard that
>You hear Twi sniffle and stop crying
>Thank fuck
>Now maybe you can al—
>What was that?
>You can hear her faintly whisper something
>Oh god what now?
>She finally just reaches the volume for you to hear her
>”Honto ni?”
>FUCKING WEEBLIGHT
>It takes everything you have to not just groan out loud
>Gritting your teeth you whisper back
>”Hai, honto...”
>You know, you never thought you’d think it but…
>You really miss when Twilight was trying to be cool
>A horridly morbid thought occurs to you
>What if this is “cool” for her?
>Dear god, what if she just looked up what’s cool on the internet?
>Is this why she’s a massive weeb?
>You didn’t smell weeb on her before
>No, just cringe
 
>Twilight finally let’s go with a smile
>BUT NOT BEFORE WHISPERING TO YOU
>”Arigato gozimasu, Anon-kun!”
>You can’t handle this
>No, you REFUSE to handle this!
>As you have a mini aneurysm, the other exchange worried glances
>Twilight picks up her notebook and clears her throat while wiping away some stray tears
>”Alright, I didn’t want to before, and I didn’t think I needed to…”
>She looks over all of you with her gaze ending on you
>”But it’s obvious to me that I can’t be silent any longer!”
>Please, just get on with it already!
>She places her notebook in the center of the table
>Looks like a bunch of numbers and a line graph that steadily goes up
>At least until a couple months ago where it just spikes up and keeps rising
>”Celestia and Luna have been having me monitor magic levels in Canterlot ever since the Friendship Games…”
>Oh, so you’ve been monitoring it for 6 or so months and this is the da—
“WAIT, HOLD UP!”
>Everyone turns to you
“Did you just say Celestia and Luna asked you to?”
>Twilight nods slowly
>”It surprised me too; apparently they used to do so as well, but were now more inclined for me do so.”
>Everyone else has the same look you do
>The desire to know more
>Sunset speaks up
>“Did they tell you why they wanted you to monitor the magic levels?”
>Twilight shakes her head solemnly
>”I wasn’t privy to that information… But looking back on it now, this may be why they went to investigate after we told them about the cafeteria incident.”
>Well that’s kinda helpful
 
>Now you know why they keep pushing back the meeting and not informing you of anything
>They’re off investigating magic BS like you!
>Maybe you should just tell them what you know?
>Wait, Celestia and Luna are your pseudo parents now
>That means if they hear about you…
>Memories of the past 24 hours flash in your head
>Yea, if they were worried before…
>Well you know, since you’ve been
>Pretty much seduced
>Shot
>Mind invaded
>Committed monster genocide
>Mauled
>And told you’re not even a fitting meal yet
>All great things to tell your parents about
>You’re sure they would only take the most calculated of measures as calmly as they possib—
>Yea-no
>They’ll fuckin go into a nuclear meltdown hearing about your day
>So maybe you should just wait for them to talk to YOU in the indefinite future
>You heave another in a series of heavy sighs
“Well, it clears up some stuff, kinda…”
>Sunset nods slightly
>”Yes it does, but now for the real question…”
>She looks to each of you
>”What do we do now?”
>Yea, you’re still working on that
>Wait, what fucking got you into this entire having to explain yourself, dumbass!
>You slap the table
“We have to figure out what Chrissy and Sombra are up to TONIGHT.”
>Several girls jump at your declaration
>But as what you said sinks in, so does the realization of how much you don’t know
>Applejack breaks the silence
>”Well, what did ya say they said yesterday?”
>You clear your throat
“Sombra needed Chrissy’s changelings somewhere at midnight, it’s near the waterfront, and they have a distraction around there going on till 2am.”
 
>They all nod, but still no one has any ideas
>Twilight holds a finger up
>”There has to be something we’re missing, something that’ll make everything crystal clear…”
>Yea, someone tell you something you don—
>Wait a goddamn minute
>You grab pinkie
“Pinkie how long is the party at the docks supposed to be tonight?”
>She looks up to the left and then back to you with a smile
>”They usually wind down around 2, but most people stay till 3, why?”
>You grab Twilight’s pen and open the note book to a fresh page
>”So, we know for certain they’re doing something at midnight until 2am.”
>You draw a clock with 12 to 2 shaded in
“And that it’s somewhere near the waterfront, yea?”
>You draw waves
“We also know they’re using changelings to infiltrate somewhere.”
>You draw a meaner looking Jordan
“What are changelings really good at?”
>No one says anything until Sunset speaks up
>”Changing into other people?”
>You nod
“Yea, like say, security personnel?”
>She shrugs
“So if you were to see a changeling disguised as Bob the night shift guard, you wouldn’t know the difference would you?”
>They all shake their heads uncertain
“So if changeling Bob wanted to steal something, he could just let in his friends to clean house?”
>They nod in agreement
>You get the biggest smile you’ve had in a long time
“Do we happen to know any cases of theft that have, oh I dunno, seemed like someone just walked through security no problem?”
>No one catches on for a moment
>That is until you see a sparkle in Rarity’s eye
>”The Crystal Miner Gang ruffians!”
>You give her a thumbs up
“Exactly!”
 
>Rainbow scratches her head and stares at your doodles
“Ok, so we figured out the changelings are the Crystal Miners Gang; what’s the big deal?”
>You smile only intensifies
“We know the close proximity of the crime; we know the time it’ll occur, and we know their MO.”
>You fold your arms as the light bulb goes on over Twilight
“In other words…”
>”We can narrow down the potential locations of the planned heist.”
>You point a finger gun at Twilight
“And bingo was his nameo, heyo!”
>Everyone except Twilight looks at you like you grew a second head
>She’s already pulled out her phone and is frantically typing away
“Whatever, you guys get it!”
>Applejack bites her thumb
>“But ain’t that downtown? There’s gotta be a couple of places that sell crystals around the wate—”
>”There’s only one close enough to the waterfront and the warehouses!”
>Well that’s lucky
>Twilight turns her phone towards the rest of you and proudly proclaims
>“Fancy Pants and Co!”
>Oh, you passed that place on the way there last night didn’t you?
>Sunset smiles
>”Then we know what we have to do right?”
>Go to Fanc—
>“Go to the party and make sure their “distraction” doesn’t hurt anyone!”
“Fucking what?”
>You don’t seem to be the only one thinking that
>Rainbow, Applejack, and Rarity also look like they’re confused
>Sunset looks to you sharing the same look
>”What do you mean fucking what?”
>Heh heh, Sunset swearing is weird
“Obviously we have to stop Sombra’s plan!”
>Sunset holds her hands up in a “what are you stupid?” kinda way
>”We HAVE to make sure no one gets hurt!”
 
>Rainbow responds before you can
>”What are you talking about?! We NEED to stop Sombra’s plans! What if he gets something that lets him hurt MORE people!”
>Pinkie stands and walks over to Sunset’s left shaking her head
>”No, we need to make sure the party goes off without anyone getting hurt!”
>Fluttershy nods
>”We can’t let anyone get hurt if we can do something about it…”
>Rarity shakes her head a bit too frantically
>”We can’t LET them steal all those precious gems!”
>Twilight furrows her brow
>”While I’m sure Sombra has a plan for all that expensive jewelry, it’s just that, jewelry. We need to protect something much more valuable, people.”
>Applejack crosses her arms with a huff
>”We can’t just let this varmit git away with it without a fight!”
>You nod staring at Sunset
“I can’t stand by and let them commit their schemes with no resistance; especially when we know when and where they’ll commit them!”
>You clench your fist tightly
“We have to show them that Canterlot has people that WILL stop them!”
>Sunset stares into your eyes, a righteous flame blazing within them
>”We can always stop Sombra later, but we can’t save anybody if we aren’t there in time TO save them!”
>The atmosphere has now grown tense
>Looks like everyone feels strongly on this one way or another
>Almost as if a line have been drawn in the sand
>You, Rainbow, Applejack, and Rarity on one side
>Sunset, Fluttershy, Twilight, and Pinkie on the other
>That’s four per side
>No way to vote what to do
>You could split up, but do you want to risk it?
>Before you can think any other suggestions Sunset frowns while relaxing her stiff posture
>”I guess we’ll just have to go to both of them, huh?”
 
>You still don’t feel that too good about that
>Applejack and Rainbow seem like offensive tank/dps types
>But they’re both on your side
>You know, with you the guy who can take care of himse—
>Pfft, you can’t even finish that thought seriously
>But, you would feel better if there was at least one person on Sunset’s side that seemed
>Well, like they could put up a fight
>Maybe you’re underestimating them?
>After all, they WERE able to bring down two raging she-demons and three sirens
>Well, they also had princess horsy version of weeblight
>Sunset seems to notice your inner turmoil and smiles softly
>”Don’t worry about us Anon; we can handle anything that Sombra throws at us!”
>She tries to reassure(?) you by striking a boxing pose and throwing a few jabs
>It’s adorable, but not reassuring
>Twilight smiles giddily
>”This might give me a chance to use some new things I’ve been cooking up for us!”
>Everyone turns to her more than a little concerned
>To which she smiles sheepishly
>”I made some items to help combat magic should we ever face it once more; I figured it was the least I could do since the Friendship Games incident…”
>Pinkie wraps her arms around Twilight in a warm embrace
>”We already forgave you for that silly Twily!”
>Twilight’s smile melts into Pinkie’s loving hug
>Sunset nods
>”Then that settles it, we’ll split up and handle both areas.”
>She points to you
>”You along with Rainbow, AJ, and Rarity will handle Fancy Pants and Co.”
>She points to herself
>”Then Twilight, Fluttershy, Pinkie, and I will make sure the party goes smoothly.”
 
>Everyone doesn’t seem to have a problem with that
>But you still feel like something is nagging you in the back of your head
>Sunset looks to Twilight
>”So when can you get the gear you made ready?”
>Twilight takes a moment to ponder before meeting Sunset’s gaze
>”Sometime tonight, if I start work right after leaving I should be able to get the adjustments done in time for everyone to “suit up” as they say.”
>Wait, suit up?
>Rarity cocks an eyebrow
>”What exactly have you made dear?”
>Twilight just smirks in response and wipes the edge of her nose with a thumbs up
>”Heh, you’ll just have to wait and see…”
>Ok, that’s not sketchy at all
>Pinkie pulls out a pink notebook
>”So, should we meet up at Twi’s place around dinner time?”
>Applejack nods standing from her seat
>”Ah’d say that’s a good idea.”
>Rainbow gets up right after her
>”Yea, we can eat something before we get ready!”
>Pinkie nods and grabs Fluttershy
>”Come on Flutters, we’ve got supplies to gather!”
>Fluttershy eeps as she’s dragged off by Pinkie
>”But, Ihadplanstoda—”
>Her cries fade from your hearing as they round the corner
>Sunset nods to Twilight
>”Do you mind if we grab some stuff from my place before we head over?”
>Twilight nods as she and Sunset walk off waving to you
>”See you soon Anon!”
>Wow, seems like everyone is on task
>Well, except for you
>Wait how are you going to get hom—
>Your thoughts are interrupted by a polite cough
>”Well Anon, it looks as though it’ll be just you and me for a little while…”
>O-oh
>Joy!
>Before you can respond Rarity already has her arm wrapped around rightie
 
>”Soooo Anon, how about we get you some NEW clothes to replace your ruined sweatshirt? I’m sure I could whip something up that FITS you better in no time.”
>Oh please no
“N-no thank you m’lady… I uh, couldn’t inconvenience you like that.”
>Why are you doing this?!
>Didn’t you establish that she DOESN’T like that kind of talk!?
>Rarity’s grip on your arm tightens
>See, she hates it!
>You feel a hand caress your chest
>”Oh Anon, you could NEVER inconvenience me, didn’t I tell you, it would be my PLEASURE to make something for one as HANDSOME and DARING as yourself…”
>Her hand is lingering on your pec for a bit too long now
>You look down to Rarity and are met with her dreamy gaze
>Uh, hi there extremely close Rarity
>Her eyes are half-lidded!
>Haha man, if you didn’t know any better you’d say uh
>”Anon?”
>Oh fuck!
>Say something!
“Y-yes m-Rarity?”
>Hey, you didn’t default to m’lady!
>Small victories!
>She gives a small refined chuckle
>”You do WANT good looking clothes to fit that HEROIC physique of yours, right?”
>She’s now staring at your body
>You feel uncomfortable
>Or VERY comfortable
>You can’t really tell
>Wait, didn’t she just ask you a question?
>Oh yea!
“YES, I WOULD LOVE IT!”
>Smooth as a jagged glass shiv my friend
>She laughs in that slightly opulent way of hers as her eyes guide themselves back up to yours
>”Well then, it’s decided.”
>What is?
>”We’ll stop by my house and I’ll make you absolutely stunning!”
>OH BOY
>Going to Rarity’s touchy feely house!
>She nods towards the exit
>”Come on, let’s go Anon…”
>Yep, just gonna go arm in arm to her car!
>Heh heh!
>NOTHING IS WRONG
>YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY FINE
>You need an adult
 
>Today is going just perfect!
>Well aside the rather untimely awakening you had by Anon
>“Rarity…”
>And the rather terrifying life threatening ordeal you went through in the hospital
>But NOW things are shaping up to be quite the afternoon in store for you
>The goddess of love has blessed you today, for you get to have alone time with Annoooooonnnn
>”Uh, Rarity.”
>You already LOVED his class
>And his body…
>You also suspected him to be the heroic sorts
>But to do so much as be your personal white knight when you were in danger!
>”Rarity!”
>He’s truly in a league all of his own!
>None of the BOYS in CHS can possibly hope to compete!
>You’re almost swooning over him just driving home!
>”RARITY!”
>Oh my, you appear to be daydreaming
>You turn to Anon with as much flare you can manage
“Oh, yes Anon?”
>He looks quite concerned over something
>”Uh, I don’t mean to be rude, however we have been sitting in the parking lot for 5 minutes now…”
>Oh my…
>You must’ve been thinking too much instead of driving
“Oh silly me, sometimes I just get lost daydreaming…”
>You turn your key as the engine roars to life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpqmoBYkQfc
>Oh how, mood setting
>Anon seems to stiffen up upon hearing the music
>Must not be loud enough for him
>You slowly turn the music up to a more audible level
>There
>As you pull out of the hospital parking lot you swear you could see Anon sweat
>Or is he perhaps just glistening in the afternoon sun?
>Oh behave yourself Rarity
>Anon may not think of you that way…
>Yet…
 
>Dear god
>This is
>This is a thing alright
>You haven’t been this stiff in
>EVER
>You are getting signals from Rares
>But you’ve also been known to fuck up reading people
>And she’s known you all of what, three or four days?
>You’re probably over-reacting
>Or just uh, over-analyzing!
>Yea, there’s no way she’s putting the moves on you!
>But she is playing careless whisper…
>And bringing you to her home…
>But it’s a Sunday so her parents are probably there!
>Yea, no doubt waiting for her to co—
>”Oh Anon, I have a question for you…”
“Yes?”
>Wow, completely calm
>”You don’t mind if the house is a little dirty do you? My parents have been out of town, and Sweetie Bell NEVER cleans up after herself.”
>Ok, no parents
>But younger sis, so you’re fine!
“Not at all, in fact, I could help your sister clean up if you’d like, to repay you for the new clothes!”
>Damn, sometimes your tendency to talk before you think is actually pretty o—
>“That’s sweet of you, but Sweetie is out visiting our grandmother today; she won’t be back till tomorrow…”
>Ah, so no sister OR parents
>Just you and her
>In her house
>All alone
>With no one to barge in on you
>You need to leave this situation
>NOW
>Rarity smiles as she rounds a corner
>”Won’t be long now, only a few more blocks.”
>Think of something to get out of this!
>Brain!
>Sorry, got nothing
>DAMN YOU!
>You look out the window for something to save you
>Only to see you’re passing the ruined Galloping Fillies Park
>Wow, Rarity wasn’t kidding
>Even now, the place is still crawling with cops
>Man, wonder what the hell happened…
>You get the feeling that it’s more magical BS though
>It’s probably all the craters that tipped you off
>Or perhaps the scorch marks
 
>You really don’t want to find out what did all this
>Wait, weren’t you doing something?
>Rarity lets out a small sigh
>”There it is, qu'est-ce qu'on est bien chez soi, as they say.”
>Oh Christ
>You don’t have a single fucking clue what she just said
>There was a “good” in there
>You really should’ve just said hello…
>Rarity smiles as she drives a bit slower
>”Or as they say around here, home sweet home.”
>Oh double Christ
>You were supposed to come up with an excuse to leave!
>Rarity pulls into the driveway of a rather exquisite looking two story house
>Looks Victorian in design
>Pretty nice
>You’d be marveling at it more
>But you’re too busy freaking out!
>Rarity parks the car and turns the engine off
>”Well, here we are…”
>Yes you are
“Yep…”
>Rarity sighs
>”Anon, look I…”
>Yea?
>”I know that most men don’t like or care about fashion…”
>Well you just never really paid attention to that stuff
>”So I appreciate you allowing me to drag you here to make you clothes.”
>Oh
>Wow, guess you were over-reacting
>Whew, that’s a load off your mind
>You look to her with a small smile
“Nonsense, it’s my pleasure to receive such a wonderful gift from you.”
>Good job mouth!
>You really are of use sometimes
>Rarity smiles brighter than ever
>”You don’t know just how much that means to me Anon.”
>Unbuckling her seat-belt she looks back to you
>”Shall we?”
>You nod as you unbuckle your seat-belt
“Yes, I do think we shall.”
>Getting out of the car you both take the slow stroll towards the lavish house
>God knows what sorts of things she has in there
>Here’s hoping you can get something snazzy
 
>Rarity steps up to the front door keys in hand
>After a few jingling of her keys she pushes the door open walking inside
>”Please make yourself at home for a moment while I go grab the sketches I have for you.”
>Stepping past the threshold the scent of lavender that wafts from Rarity is all but permeating the air
>God damn
>It’s nice and all, but just a tad overpowering
>Rarity takes the stairs in the back as you inspect the room
>Looking around the room it appears to be a lounge like area
>Though it could be described more as a changing room
>There’s a big ottoman in front of a lot of full body mirrors and a little privacy booth
>Accompanying the ottoman are a few chairs scattered about
>There also appears to be several outfits on wardrobe hangers scattered around
>Some of them look VERY expensive
>Did she make these?
>You take a seat on the giant ottoman as you wait for Rarity
>Wonder what kinda designs she made?
>Hopefully nothing TOO upper class
>Wouldn’t feel right to mouch something like that off of he—
>”Merrroww…”
>Huh?
>Looking down you see a white cat staring up at you
>Wait, is that a bow in its hair?
>Pffffftt
>Who dresses up their cat in a bow?!
>God, she’s probably got some sorta really stupid name too
>Something having to do with expensive jewelry
>Or maybe a REALLY posh royalty name
>Oh please don’t be someth—
>”Ah, I see you’ve met Opalescence.”
>Opalescence?
>As in that light thing that happens when the sky turns yellow red?
>That’s the thing, right?
>Kinda a bit more than you would’ve thought to name a cat
>But it’s better than Misses Fluffybottom
>Or something equally stupid
 
>Wait, speaking of cats
>Why do you get the feeling you’ve forgotten something?
>Rarity stands in front of you with a notebook, pen, and measuring tape draped over her shoulders
>And a red pair of old lady glasses?
>”Now be a dear Opal and run along; Anon and I have some work to do!”
>Rarity gives Opal a big smile
>To which Opal looks at Rarity and walks off with the cat version of a scoff
>Rarity takes a seat next to you on the over-sized ottoman with a light pomf
>Flipping the book open she thumbs through to a page full of sketched men
>Woah, some of those outfits look like they’d belong in a 90’s future aesthetic
>Like shit, you’re talking Pluto Nash levels of fug
>Then again others seem much more contemporary
>Hell, there’s even a few that look very 50’s-esque
>”Now do keep in mind, these are just concept designs. I’m sure we could make something better with your input darling.”
>Your input
>Oh jeez, if there’s one thing you’re not good at it’s…
>Decisions
>Wait, that’s not what’s important right now
“Are we going to have enough time for this? Aren’t we going to Twilight’s house near dinner time?”
>Unless dinner time is what your mom considered it then you’ve got
>You spot a clock on the wall
>1:15pm
>Like 5 hours or so
>As opposed to whenever you make it
>Rarity chuckles lightly covering her mouth with a hand
>”Oh I wouldn’t worry about it darling; it’s not as though I’m making you an ENTIRE wardrobe right now! I’m only making you an outfit dear, shouldn’t take me more than 2 hours, tops.”
>2 hours
>For an outfit
>You feel like making a ding-dong noise because she’s gotta be yanking your chain
“Are you sure you want to make one in 2 hours? I wouldn't want you to push yourself for me.”
 
>Rarity smiles softly as she gestures to herself
>”But of course Anon; I’d do anything for my friends! Making an outfit in that time-frame isn’t an issue for moi.”
>Did she just call you friend?
>They really consider you one?
>Well you have saved them at least twice in the past few days
>And hung out with them for a majority of those few days as well
>Is that enough to consider you a friend?
>Is that enough for you to consider them friends?
>Rarity’s face scrunches up slightly as if she were worried
>”Are you alright darling?”
>You cease thinking about that and straighten your face into a small smile
“Yea… I was just BLOWN away with how absolutely stunning these concepts are!”
>While not a lie per say, there are some really good ones there, you hope she doesn’t see through it
>Though it seems you’re in luck as Rarity blushes slightly with a wide smile and a waving hand
>”Oh you’re just saying that! These are just some sketches I worked on a few nights ago at the party!”
>Oh yea, you remember that
>”So tell me, are there any that particularly catch your eye?”
>Taking a closer look to examine them more thoroughly
>They all look so goo—
>Wait, what’s this?
>It seems oddly, right
>Almost like it was made for you
>But you just can’t place why
>You point out the outfit with your pointer finger
“I find that one to be the one that has drawn my eye the most out of them all.”
>Her face lights up upon seeing your pick
>”Oh I think that would look just fabulous on you; It’s like it just radiates your style!”
>You honestly have to agree with her
 
>She closes the notebook and stands
>”Well, not that we’ve settled on a design all we need are the measurements!”
“Oh, sure.”
>You stand up before freezing up when you get to full height
>Did she just say measurements?
>As in she’s going to get really close to you and stuff?
>Don’t tailors need to measure the inseam too?
>Oh buggery do
>Rarity takes the tape of her neck and looks to you expectantly with a raised eyebrow
>You shed the last of your clothing covering your chest and bandages
>Well more so chest since you could see the bandages from beneath the tank top
>Smiling Rarity nods seemingly satisfied
>”Now I’m going to start taking measurements; please hold your arms out straight, and keep still.”
>Oh yea you can do that!
>JUST STAY PERFECTLY STILL AS AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL CLOSELY EXAMINES YOU!
>Everything’s lookin daijobu over here!
>Yep just hold your breath!
>Can’t smell the lavender mixed with her natural scent then, ha ha!
>How bout you change the subject?
>Changing the subject to…
>Oh shit
>You left Jordan home alone
>You were supposed to go get it after lunch
>Hope the poor little bug is alright
>You notice Rarity’s purple hair swaying beneath your field of view
>No, don’t pay attention to that!
>Why don’t you look around the room
>Hey that’s a nice dress
>Uh
>Wow, is that her sister?
>Absolutely adorable
>What day is it again?
>You look at the calendar and notice some dates circled
>”Oct 15-Concepts for the girls dresses should be done!”
>Oh, she really must do this sorta stuff all the time
>”Oct 17-Get a date for the dance!”
>Wait, Date for the dance?
>What dance?
 
>My oh my
>Anon is much more BUILT than you had anticipated
>His sweater and tank top both did him what you thought was justice, but…
>Seeing it all without anything to block your view is something else entirely!
>Calm down
>You are a lady, and you’re helping your friend
>Anon
>Your friend Anon
>But it won’t be just FRIENDS for long if you have your way
>You shake your head and get to work measuring him
>Taking your time to measure and record every last detail
>You however pause as soon as you begin
>Looking at his freshly bandaged wound on his left arm stops you in your tracks
>It does seem to be fine
>But it causes you to stop with just how big it is
>The bandages are mostly clean, but they cover the entire forearm
>You didn’t think it was THAT bad
>You find yourself worrying over Anon as you stare at the white eyesore on Anon’s canvas of green
>Shaking your head slightly you go back to the task at hand
>My, Anon’s wrists are quite solid
>Much thicker than you had anticipated
>His arms seem to be that way as well, but at least they’re uniform
>You always hated it when someone’s arm lengths were too different
>You go to measure his chest, but find yourself stopping once more at another white eyesore
>However it only takes you a moment this time to shake it off
>It goes without saying that both his chest and waist measurements are impressive
>What does surprise you, is that his neck is so thick
>You stop as you peak at his jawline as you hold the tape around his neck
>It’s just so rugged
>So handsome
>So ver—
>You notice Anon look away
>Oh my, you were staring again
>Need to focus
>You go around him and take his shoulder measurements
>No funny business
>For now
 
>Your investigation into the calendar is cut short by a cough
>Bringing Rarity back into your focus she seems to be waiting
>What does she want?
>Isn’t she supposed to be taking measurements?
>You never really got them before so you don’t know what you’re supposed to do…
>Maybe you should say something?
“Uh, can I help in some way or…”
>She cocks an eyebrow
>”Haven’t you ever been fitted before Anon?”
>You shake your head as she clears her throat
>”Well, I need to measure the inseam for your pants, and that requires that they are, um off.”
>Oh, OHHH
>How are you so stupid sometimes?
>What underwear did you wear?
>Oh jeez
>You REALLY hope it wasn’t the size too small ones
>You loved boxer briefs
>But man if sometimes you used them too long
>You’ve had a couple pairs for a couple years now
>You should really make a mental note to buy new ones
>You do your best to take your pants off with dignity
>You really don’t think you succeeded
>At least by virtue of even Rarity looking away
>She’s biting her lip!
>She must see most dudes take their pants off and not even flinch!
>You feel a bit embarrassed that you managed to fuck eve—
>Rarity coughs as she averts her eyes
>”Um, dear, I don’t need you to take EVERYTHING off…”
>Huh?
>You look down to half-way to sliding your pan—
>WOAH HO
>THAT’S NOT JUST YOUR PANTS
>With a speed that would shatter lesser men’s wrists you snap your pants over your almost exposed Johnson
>It is now very silent
>How much did she see?
>How didn’t you notice you were taking off both your underwear AND pants!?
>God you feel like you could win a gold medal in being a fucking idiot sometimes
 
>Oh
>OOOOOOOHHHHHH MMMMYYYYYYY
>Was that an accident?
>Oh Rarity, what are you saying?
>You’d have to be a complete idiot to take off your pants AND underwear at the same time
>That or just not paying much attention to what you were doing
>But no, it’s obvious
>Anon was staring at you for a bit too long before he did this
>No, you knew he was daring, but you didn’t think he was THIS daring
>To think someone would do something like this
>It’s just so
>So
>RISQUÉ
>You’ve never been the object for such a display of PASSION
>Anon is by far just TOO much
>You can feel the beat of your heart as you try to cool off
>Anon breaks the silence first
>”I, uh, yea sorry about that…”
>Oh, is he trying to play it off?
>Perhaps a little encouragement is needed to let him know you’re ok with this
>Just don’t come off TOO strong
“NO!”
>You cough into your hand as you settle down
“I mean, please, don’t worry about it darling; oh, if I had a dollar for every time that happened, I wouldhaveadollar…”
>Your voice trails off as you fail to properly banter with Anon
>It’s not your fault!
>You’ve never seen anything like THAT before
>It’s clear Anon really is a cut above the BOYS of CHS
>In more ways than one
>Anon coughs into a balled fist as he scratches the back of his neck
>”Let me, uh try that again.”
>Oh please do…
>Anon pulls just his pants off this time much to your disappointment
>You take a moment to steel yourself before you go in and take his inseam