Fluttershy and Sunset Shimmer, whom was cleverly disguised as a Pegasus by the name of Sureibu, followed Rarity to Carousel Boutique, which was both her house and workplace where she makes dresses. As summer was approaching, various bright colored dresses, fashionable tops and a few swimwear designs were on display on her store’s window. The trio, though mostly Rarity, had been talking about fashion from Trotokyo, mainly the styles of kimonos and what they were made of. Thankfully for her, Sunset had learned enough about clothing and fashion from the other world’s Rarity after "befriending" her after her defeat by Twilight and the others.

“They’re usually worn on festivals and special occasions nowadays sadly, it seems as though the modern pony doesn’t have the taste to wear them every day.” Said the fake Sureibu as they walked into Rarity’s shop. “I myself have one on me but as I know nothing of this place or its culture. I thought it would be best to just save it for the Summer Sun Celebration.” Once inside she marveled at the clothing, though she really had no interest in it. ‘Maybe I can have her make a decent Dominatrix outfit once she’s under my foot.’ She thought to herself as she noticed a very sexy swimsuit that was covering a mannequin.

“Oh, you simply must show it to me, darling, I would very much like to see it for myself!” Rarity said with an excited voice as she began to put down her bags over by her work area. “There just simply isn’t enough Trotokyo fashion around here, I think you wearing that kimono to the festival will really bring a boost to that. Oh, I know!” She jumped up to the other two ponies, which seemed rather startled, and showed the two a few sketches she had pulled out of a drawer with her magic. “I could make us some kimonos for the festival! Just think of it: You, the mare from the Far East, showing off your home’s tradition, and me wearing a very elegant kimono that will woo the crowd.” Her eyes showed ambition at her idea, Sunset could do nothing but smile awkwardly and nod her head.

Before Sunset could get a word in to tell the white mare how obnoxious she sounded, the bell to the front door rang and three young girls ran inside. “Rarity, we’re home!” Cried out the light gray filly as her friends ran into the kitchen, “we’re going to be working on our school project, okay?” Without waiting for an answer she too ran into the kitchen room to join her friends.

Rarity gave a nervous smile to Sureibu as her excitement began to subdue itself. “That’s my sister Sweetie Belle and her friends. I assure you, they won’t be much of a bother. How about we go upstairs to my room?” She said quickly, not wanting their fashion talk to be disturbed by the noisy kids. “I’m sure you can tell me all about kimonos there and I can begin taking measurements for Fluttershy as well.”

The three went up to her room where Rarity questioned Sureibu on everything about kimonos: what fabric to use, the length of each piece, why it had to be different layers, what the translation to each piece meant and so on. Lying to her was a far tougher task than Sunset originally thought but it seemed as though she was pulling it off surprisingly well. After almost two hours of this, Rarity had finally finished a base design for a simple kimono and she couldn’t be happier. “Oh my, I do apologize for all of these questions but I must get everything right.” She took one look at her clock next to her bed and sighed at it. “It would seem that I’ve kept you both here for far longer than I have expected, as well. How about I get you two some snacks? I would like to hear just a bit more from you before you leave.”

Sunset, or rather Sureibu, looked at Fluttershy for what seemed like a good minute and nodded to her. Fluttershy, whom had now properly taken off the base of the kimono with Rarity’s help, walked towards the door. “I’ll get it, if that’s okay I mean. I would very much like to give you two more time together.” Without waiting for approval, she walked out the door and closed it behind her before heading downstairs.

“How kind of her.” Sureibu said to Rarity as she began walking around her room, pretending to admire the clothing sketches that littered her work area.

“Well she is the Element of Kindness for a reason dear.” Rarity sat down in her bed and pulled a table closer nearby, preparing for the drinks and sweets that would soon come. “How did you two meet anyways? I’ve spent plenty of time together with her and she’s never heard her mention you before.”

Sureibu turned around and looked at Rarity. “Oh? Has she not told you? We met through an acquaintance of mine, Princess Mi Amore Cadenza.”

Rarity gave her a shocked expression of disbelief. “You personally know Princess Cadance?”

“Know her?” Sureibu’s blue body began to turn back into light amber, her flower cutie mark turned into a red and orange shimmering sun, her mane went from red to crimson with yellow stripes and the flower that adorned her hair turned back into a broken mask upon her face. “I not only know her,” smirked Sunset Shimmer as she took off the mask, “I own her.”

Author's Note

not my longest of chapters I know, but I've been busy preparing for conventions XD