>Torn clothes, covered in mud, cuts, bruises, a very blatantly obvious black eye, and overall dirtiness was not the normal way to approach a lady's store.
>Especially not when it's pouring rain outside.
>Today, however, you really didn't have a choice.
>Raising your hand, you rap on the door a few times.
>You sure hope she stayed at work late tonight.
>"Coming~!"
>A cheery voice is heard from the other side of the door.
>A few hoofsteps later, the door swings open.
>Her cheery disposition is quickly replaced my a shocked expression.
>You knew what was coming next.
>'How could you do this?'
>'You smell awful!'
>'What did you do to your clothes?'
>You were more than ready for her slew of degrading remarks.
>"Anon, oh my goodness, are you alright?!?"
>That wasn't degrading in the least.
>In fact, that was so far off base of what you expected, you don't even have the reaction time to respond.
>"You, inside, right away."
>She digs a hoof into your shirt and drags you inside, mud and all.
 
>Next thing you know, you're in her boutique.
>"You're quite lucky I'm here Anon, I was caught up in..."
>She turns back to you, standing there.
>Boy are you quite the sight.
>"What HAPPENED to you?"
"Heh, well, you see..."
 
>A few minutes ago.
 
>Rainbow Dash stands behind you, hunched over.
>You grip the hoofball tightly, preparing for the snap.
>Big Mac to your left, Donut Joe to your right...
>Your front line was unstoppable.
>"RED 3, ORANGE 72, YELLOW 42..."
>It's go time!
>"HIKE!"
>You snap it to Rainbow, and prepare to hold off the assault.
>Big Mac stops Snowball dead in his tracks.
>Donut Joe's keeping Braeburn and the Doctor at bay.
>That leaves you with...
>...a large, menacing...
>...running at full speed...
>...Iron Will...
 
>Back to the present...
 
"...after I went down, everyone cheesed it, 'cept Rainbow."
>"Those RUFFIANS."
>You rub your forehead, remembering the incident.
"Yeah, Rainbow helped walk me here and, well, here I am."
>She hands you a towel.
>"Feel free to wipe down, you can rest here as long as you need."
"Thanks Rarity, I appreciate it."
>She smiles, accepting your thanks, and walking into another room.
>You really truly do appreciate it.
>After toweling down, you take a seat on a nearby wooden chair.
>Why did Rainbow decide here of all places?
>You could have sworn Rarity hate dirt and messes.
>Especially when they are attached to people.
>Suppose it was nice of her to make an exception for you.
>In any case, your chest is starting to bother you...
>You slip your shirt off and give it a once over.
>Geez, you could have sworn it was a bull that hit you, not a train.
 
>You aren't the only one to notice your ragged state.
>Rarity walks back in the room with a cup of tea.
>Which she almost spills after catching a glance of your bare chest.
>"A-anon...that, uh..."
>She then notices the large black and blue bruise that was bothering you.
>"What is THAT!? Are you okay, darling?!"
>She rushes over to you, putting a white marshmallow hoof on your chest.
>You anticipate pain from pressure being applied to a CLEARLY bruised area...
>...but her touch is soft, gentle.
>As is her voice as she consoles you.
>"That looks terribly painful..."
>Even a hint of sadness in her voice.
"It's...it's alright, Rarity, I can manage."
>She recomposes herself, taking her hoof off your chest.
>"Yes, of course. I think you should get yourself washed up, though."
>Come again?
"Uhh...what?"
>"I can't dress those unless you're clean!"
>She plans on cleaning and dressing your cuts and bruises?
>Mare needs to open a hospital in this boutique!
 
>Eventually, she forces your ass up the stairs and into the bathroom.
>She can be a forceful one at times, that mare.
>Though her intentions are nice, at least.
>You strip down, noticing the many aches and pains in your body as you do so, and step into her shower.
>It's a nice one with a fancy sliding glass door.
>You leave your clothes on the floor as you step inside and turn on the hot water.
>DAMN that feels good.
>Compared to the cold rain on the outside, anything would.
>The hot water runs down your head, back, and legs, washing away all the dirt and blood caked on you.
>Not to mention the heat also soothes the pain.
>The steam rises from the shower, fogging up the glass.
>You stand there in peaceful contemplation for a few minutes.
>Until the door opens.
>...
"...Hello?"
 
>The worry in your voice is evident.
>A few hoofsteps, and the door is closed.
>Oh shit what.
>A step or two is taken towards the shower.
>Oh man wait a minute...
>Another couple of steps.
>Whoa whoa hold on, oh god...
>You don't think...
>No, she wouldn't.
>A white marshmallow pressed up against the glass door.
>Oh fuck she would.
>The door starts sliding open very slowly.
>YOU AREN'T PREPARED FOR THIS.
>The door slides open more, and when it's a few inches open, a white marshmallow hoof reaches in...
>WHAT IS SHE GONNA DO-
>Oh.
>Shampoo.
 
>You graciously take the shampoo from her hoof.
"Thanks Rarity..."
>The embarassment saved up from that incident lingers on your voice.
>"Not a problem, Anon."
>She giggles lightly, shutting the glass screen.
>A few hoofsteps later, and the door reopens and shuts, leaving you alone in the bathroom once again.
>Well that was extremely embarassing.
>She was even laughing when she left...
>*sigh*
>Women.
>Looking down, you can't help but notice something that was not there a few minutes ago.
>...
>Truly you are the master of subtelty.
>After a few more minutes of soaking in running water (and shame), you exit the shower.
>You grab a fresh towel and dry off.
>Time to suit up.
>Your clothes are ready, nice and clean.
>Rarity's magic is so useful, at times.
>Boxers, check.
>Jeans, check.
>Shirt...MIA.
 
>Where's your t-shirt?
>Agh, you know you brought it in here.
>You walk out of the bathroom with the towel slung over your shoulder, hiding your massive bruise as best as you can.
"Rarity, have you seen my shirt?"
>"Oh, just a moment!"
>You see her appear out of a room and walk towards you.
>"There was an awful tear in it, so I thought I'd fix it for you."
>You see her glance at your bare chest.
>Great, more gawking at the bruises.
>Her eyes weren't really looking at the bruises though...
>She blinks rapidly, shaking her head rapidly.
>"Head downstairs, I'll be right with you with some equipment."
>'Equipment' makes it sound like you're about to be operated on.
>But this isn't Twilight's house, so no dangerous dissections.
>You hope.
>You plop yourself down on Rarity's insanely comfy couch.
>Holy shit this thing is made of the finest down and concentrated rainbows or something.
>You then imagine a couch made of Rainbow Dash.
>...nah, too tough.
>You relax as you hear Rarity come down the stairs.
>"Alright Anon, time to make you feel better~"
>Ho~ly shit.
 
>The next thing you see is Rarity, decked out in a full blown Nurse outfit.
>And when you say full blown, you mean the WORKS.
>The little Nurse's cap, pink gown, shoes, and black socks.
>You have no words for this situation.
>As evident by your expression, which consists of nothing more than your jaw hitting the floor.
>She gives you a sultry expression, stepping forward slowly.
>"This is the project I was working on...you like?"
>You can only nod slowly in agreement.
>She giggles lightly, walking up to you.
>Her hooves place themselves at your sides, standing over you.
>Her face inches from yours.
>Her sapphire eyes gaze into yours.
>"Don't worry Anon, Nurse Rarity will make it ALL better..."
>You fucking love modern medicine.
 
>The next day...
 
>You walk down the streets of Ponyville, towards a certain destination.
>"Anon! ANON!"
>A blue blur flies at you.
>You greet the pegasus with a ceremonial brohoof.
>"Hey dude, how ya feeling?"
>The answer should be obvious, as you've been wearing a stupid grin all day.
"Better than ever!"
>"So I take it the night you spent with Rarity went well?"
>Wait a minute.
"How did you know I spent the night there?"
>A few moments later, Rainbow bursts out laughing.
>"Oh come on Anon, isn't it obvious?"
>No!
>"Rarity's been eyeing you for weeks now, it was getting painful to watch."
"Wait, really?"
>"Absolutely. I had to hook a sister up, so..."
>She winks, nudging you in the side.
>What a bro.
 
>As you keep walking, the destination appears in sight.
>"Back to Rarity's so soon?"
>Damn right.
"I'll thank you to take your leave now."
>"WHAT?!? But we were gonna hang out today!"
"Heh, sorry Dash. Change of plans."
>"Oh yeah, what are you going to be doing?"
>As she asks, you walk up to Rarity's place, knocking on the door.
>Rarity opens the door, once again clad in full Nurse outfit.
>You step inside, and before she closes the door, Rarity looks to Dash with a wink.
>"Sorry, dear, patient confidentiality."