As Gilda and Fluttershy made their way over to Carousel Boutique, Gilda noticed that the residents of Ponyville looked at her with a more positive attitude. They smiled and waved a hoof at her, and she waved back. Why couldn't they do that when I was with Rainbow Dash? Stupid ponies...

As if Fluttershy had read her mind, she explained, "I guess everypony has forgiven you since they see you hanging out with me. You did hurt me the most..." Gilda gave a sheepish smile. "I did say sorry didn't I?" she teased and Fluttershy giggled.

"Yes, yes you did." she responded. "Oh goodie! We're here!" Fluttershy said excitedly, pointing towards the towering building that looks like it came from France. "Another mushy place huh?" Gilda thought to herself. Fluttershy gave a few knocks on the door, and Rarity opened it, her mane a bit messy and her red glasses on the bridge of her nose. "Why hello there Fluttersh-" Her greeting was cut off when her eyes landed on Gilda, who resisted a sigh of frustration at how many ponies would be cut off by her appearance.

"And what are YOU doing here, i'm pretty sure you've overstayed your welcome when you hurt my dear friend Fluttershy." Rarity said in a flat tone. Fluttershy put a hoof on Rarity's shoulder so she could get her attention, before explaining. " Actually Rarity, Gilda apologized, and now I consider her a friend." Rarity raised an eyebrow and gave Gilda a quick look over.

Rarity's eyes gleamed with mischief, and came up with a sinister plan to prove Gilda's loyalty. "Ok then... prove that you've apologized to Fluttershy." Rarity challenged.

Gilda stared at Rarity wide eyed for a moment, before giving her a sly smile. "What did you have in mind?" She asked.

Rarity gave Gilda another threatening leer before her features softened and she explained the deal. " I need you to model a dress for me, you must wear it for at least 3 hours without breaks and we must do it today!" she explained, barely able to hold in giggles of joy.

Fluttershy and Rarity burst into a small fit of giggles, while Gilda stared wide eyed and a pink hue on her cheeks. "W-What!! No way! I don't do dresses. Fluttershy! Don't make me wear a dress please?!?" Gilda pleaded, giving Fluttershy puppy dog eyes. However, Fluttershy wouldn't have any of that.

"Now now Gilda, you have to prove yourself to my friends, and if this is one way to do so, then you will do it respectfully." Fluttershy stated, giving Gilda a hard glare that was just short of her famous "stare".

Mumbling curses under her breath, Gilda had no choice but to fall victim to Rarity and her measurements, fittings and all the things Rarity does to make a dress. When it was all set and done, Gilda was in a frilly maids outfit. It was black and white and in a apron looking fashion.Rarity made sure to accommodate for Gilda's injuries, doing her best to be gentle with her wings. The tail hole was placed awkwardly high, making Gilda's butt show more as well as more 'intimate' areas. Doing her best to suppress a blush, Gilda looked at Rarity with slight hatred. "How long do I have to wear this thing?"

Rarity gave Gilda a satisfying wink before replying. "At least 3 hours, so right now its 1:30PM, you can return the dress at 4:30 and no earlier." she said teasingly. Gilda face-taloned and gave a huge groan, earning another giggle from Fluttershy, who couldn't suppress her blush that well.

Heading towards the front door, Fluttershy waved a hoof at Rarity. "Well Rarity, it seems that your a bit busy with 'certain matters' and i'll stop by later to pick up my dress." Rarity nodded and gave both pony and griffon a smile. For each person it meant something different. For Fluttershy, it meant that Rarity would see her later. For Gilda, it meant that this day was going to be hell.

"Can it get any worse?..." Gilda thought, not realizing she said that out loud. Fluttershy giggled again before turning to face Gilda. " I have to babysit some robins for a little while, I hope you don't mind. Maybe you can occupy yourself by apologizing to my other friends so all the tension will ease up." Fluttershy suggested, putting up a hoof to her chin in thought.

"In any case, you can meet me at Sugarcube Corner around 3 o' clock if you want. Oh! And don't forget to keep that dress on!" Fluttershy teased, earning a growl from Gilda. Fluttershy giggled again before taking off into the air and waving a hoof goodbye to Gilda.

Oh great... well, time to be nice to Fluttershy's friends. Let's see who's first.. hmmm.

Gilda was lost in thought, until she saw the library in the distance. Twilight! Ugh! I hope I don't have to read for her!

Finally getting her thoughts together, Gilda slowly started walking towards the library...

Author's Note

I'm terribly sorry for making you guys wait so long for such a short chapter. My schedule has been pretty busy with shopping.I'll find a way to make it up to you guys later. For now, I hope you enjoy the next chapter of "Unexpected Arrival"!