Rarity, Celestial legend

by mareinthemoon

Rating: everyone
Tags: Original Character, Trixie, Fancypants, Spike, Adventure, Spitfire, Fleur de Lis, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Soarin, Rarity, Romance, Sapphire Shores
Length: 4710

Rarity learns the true art of the dress and about a forgotten legend that to which she is the star

For Rarity her fashion is everything, and after working hard for years shes finally become popular in Canterlot high society only to find her work being used for petty joke gifts among the socialites in the big city.
Rarity finds herself on the edge of insanity and glory as the plan begins to form in her head to be forever immortalized, She will need all of her style,sass, accessories and of course her favorite shoes to make the perfect dress to win them over

But the big city is not without its own nightlife and its own secrets
she soon finds that she is going to be a big part of it whether she wants to or not

Published 2012-03-25 13:34:01 UTC
Last updated 2012-03-27 02:45:13 UTC

The Dress maker and the Order of the Lunar Knights

Rarity was so thrilled to finally have made it in the big city, It had been her life long goal to make her name in Canterlot as the new must see designer in Equestria.
Her friends were all thrilled with her success, she had sold so many hats and dresses from her new boutique that rested around the corner from the castle. It was like a dream come true to see all of the fancy Ponies come to her and only her for the newest trend,It made her feel accomplished and whole.

Rarity was closing shop for the day, neatly putting the garments back into place just right in the window display. It had been another busy day for the boutique, Her till overflowing with bits it was as if the sun was shining down upon her and her new-found success. With a smile she put on her favorite saddle with its matching hat and she made her way outside, singing happily that is until. she saw it happen.

Before her was the Famous Fleur De Lis in all of her radiant glory, such a beautiful and classy pony with such soft fur and flowing hair. The ideal ponies pony.
Fleur was standing there as she received a beautifully wrapped present that had obviously come from her own boutique, The radiant mare opened the package and gasped at what was inside. " Ohhhh you girls....Iv'e been hit." She giggled and put on the feathered hat."Do I really have to wear this all day long now? It looks ghastly."
Rarities eyes widened as the Ponies who had given the gift began to laugh in delight. " You know the game Fleur, you cant take it off at all...this is payback for that unsightly blazer you gave Candace."

Rarity felt her heart sink as she realized that her fame was simply notoriety. Her creations used as a cruel party joke among the rich, Rarity began to cry as she fled from this terrible sight back to her apartment, Never wanting to see them again.

Rarity had spent the rest of the day sobbing into her pillow hysterically seeing her dreams shatter right before her eyes.
The hour grew late as she rubbed her eyes and stirred from her bed. She did not really want to get up but the grumbling from her stomach told her otherwise, She was quite famished and needed to gain her strength if she was ever going to prove those ponies wrong she needed to get her head in the game and get back on track.
So reluctantly she put on her dress and headed out for the night city, She needed inspiration if she was ever going to have a comeback.

The streets were lined with swinging oil lamps that burned brightly like fireflies into the night as she walked all alone down the winding road. The sound of her hooves echoing off the pavement was like that of the click clack of a high end super models. The dress she wore was a beautiful white one(the one in the image) that had elegant red ribbon bows upon its hem, adorning a stylish bonnet upon her mane.Her hair done up beautifully befitting a princess, The shimmering amethyst purple locks looking like bewitching jewels in the night that glimmered with a surrealistic beauty.

She wondered around alone and looking for inspiration, She would prove herself to these Canterlot aristocrats and make her name known for all time. Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt a gentle tap placed upon her shoulder from behind. Rarity quickly turned around to find a most dazzling mare before her with a mane like tamed fire.
" Excuse me miss, I believe we have met before.." The beauty spoke with a voice like a songbird Her voice the first thing Rarity noticed that led her to look upon the other in admiration.

The mare wore a fancy orange dress with ruffles along the collar. Her eyes glistened In the pale moonlight colors of orange yellow and red dancing like fire within her eyes.Her mane was brushed into a stylish braid with a jeweled bow at the end that matched the one at the base of her tail, Looking more like a princess than that petty Fleur could ever hope to be.

" Ummmm I can't say we have to be quite honest miss..." Rarity was very confused, she would have remembered seeing such an elegant mare around town.
The mare laughed nervously and scratched the back of her head. "Oh yea....right, without the outfit its hard to tell...." She smiled brightly and stepped closer to Rarity. "Its me Spitfire, we met back in Ponyville several times." Rarities eyes widened with delight, It was such a dramatic change from that flight suit she always wore. " You look absolutely divine Spitfite!!! so very elegant!" To this the Pegasus blushed and smiled nervously, she had never expected such a reaction let alone such complements from the other.
" Well miss Rarity I was wondering if you'd come with me to a little get together I'm holding this evening." Rarity was elated but sighed."Will any of those socialites be there Spitfire? " The designer was still heartbroken from what she had witnessed only a few hours ago, She couldn't bare to face them now.

Spitfire smiled and gave her a nod. "No only the fabulous ponies are invited, no posers allowed." Spitfire smiled and led Rarity down the road , turning into a dark alleyway.
The alley was empty of anything accept for a piece of paper or two strewn out on the floor " Spitfire it appears we have taken a wrong turn, perhaps we should go back." The fire haired mare smiled and pushed Rarity forward into the dark.

Rarity could feel the hooves of others upon her in the dark, she could hear the cutting of her dress. ' Oh gods...' She panicked as her mouth was covered and her tail lifted. Then as the panic began to settle in , her eyes closed so tightly that it caused tears to form in the corners of her eyes..she heard a voice.
" Rarity open your eyes...come on.." It was Spitfires voice calling to her.

Her eyes opened wide, her eyes searching around confused and distraught. She had found herself in a large elegant ballroom that was silver and white with a crystal blue chandelier. Around her was a mass of ponies, many of them she recognized like Sapphire Shores and Fancypants. She quickly bolted up right and backed herself against the wall, the others closing in on her and then suddenly, Kneeling before her."The Princess hath returned." They said as one.

Rarity looked at them confused."Princess ? Me ? Now while I do act like royalty I assure you I'm not.." She looked around her surroundings, quite liking the interior. The walls were made of white marble that had been polished to perfection With sterling silver sconces that were studded with brilliant purple gems. Upon the walls were several murals depicting glorious knights in shinning armor and dazzling royalty.

Rarity continued looking around before spotting behind her a massive portrait of a bat winged alicorn under a full moon that looked exactly like her,down to the cutie mark,the outfit and even the Bonnet upon her head.

She turned to face her abductors turned subjects with a glare." Who was it that tore my dress?! And why do you have a picture of me here?!" There were many things Rarity disliked about this situation but to have her own creation be torn was something she absolutely would never let go unpunished.
Her gaze searched for the offender and to her surprise Spitfire approached with a well dressed stallion beside her, bowing at her feet.

" It was us Lady Rarity, we had to cut the dress now or it would have been ripped to shreds when your wings came out.." Spitfires eyes were filled of remorse for what she had done as was the stallion beside her. Rarity looked at them confused when the term ' wings ' came into play.
" Spitfire......I believe your mistaken, I'm a Unicorn not a Pegasus I don't have wings like you." The Stallion beside Spitfire smiled and bowed." With all do respect Lady Rarity, Then what are those coming out of your back?" To this Spitfire looked at him irritated." Do not mock Rarity Soarin...or I will never let you eat apple pie again, I mean it this time.."

Rarity's eyes widened when she felt something odd on her back and sure enough where they had cut her dress a pair of bat wings now rested. She gasped in surprise and looked around for a mirror." I..I need a mirror!!" She cried out frantically which to this her new found subjects provided a missive full length mirror that adorned a black rose frame. Rarity gazed upon her reflection and flapped her new wings cautiously " I...have wings......I....I....wait...." She looked closer and saw that in her mouth were now a set of small yet stylish fangs and just like that Rarities eyes rolled back and she fainted backwards in a most dramatic way.

Spitfire sighed and looked over at Soarin angrily." You couldn't have waited for me to explain the situation first could you? Help me get her, we should take her to her new chambers."
Spitfire and Soarin approached the passed out Rarity, with a little teamwork they managed to lift Rarity onto Soarin's back. The stallion spread his wings and flew Rarity off into the palace, The chanting becoming louder as they left the room, Passing a portrait depicting The two of them with Rarity under the full moon as her royal knights.
" Long live the Princess of the Moon, The night angel Rarity."

notes..
yes you all thought this was gonna go south real fast after the alley right? >;3 naughty ponies.
be aware that Luna is the princess in charge of the moon..in this Rarity is The princess OF the moon...so if anything Rarity is guarded by Luna XD

Princess of the moon,The Dream Mare

Rarity had been in bed asleep the majority of the next day, Spitfire never leaving her side for a single moment. " Soarin, Go get some more water, I'm afraid the princess has a fever." The stallion nodded and flew downstairs to the kitchen he figured he had already caused the princess such a shock that he needed to atone somehow for his actions.
The sky blue Pegasus scurried about the large kitchen, attempting to find a nice sized bowl for the water.
He looked high and low before at last he found an ornate silver bowl with the same purple gems around its rim.

"This will be perfect for the princess!" Soarin exclaimed with delight as he filled it with some crisp cold water from the sink.
He lifted the bowl with his teeth and flew carefully back upstairs to Spitfire and Rarity. " I'm back Spitfire." Soarin chimed as he set the bowl down beside his yellow friend.

" Good job Soarin." Spitfire said flatly as she doused the ornate cloth in water and applied it to Rarities forehead. "Hopefully her fever will go down soon , The poor dear.." Spitfire gently nuzzled the sleeping Rarity, she was so concerned for her not only as a princess but as her friend.

" Unn...." Rarity groaned as she began to stir from her sleep, her eyes opening slowly but surely. " I had the strangest dream, I was taken by a bunch of famous ponies and praised as their princess.." Spitfire leaned over and rubbed her hair gently as she spoke. She was so happy to see Rarity was awake finally.

" And then I had wings.....such a frightful dream..." She sighed for a moment before seeing Spitfire and gasping, It all really
happened?! She really had wings and was.... Pony napped and praised as a princess.
" It really all happened!!? I...I..."

Spitfire interrupted poor Rarities confused stuttering. " It's alright Rarity, You are our princess...Your wings are your badge of honor; Your beauty." She nuzzled Rarity gently, trying to console her the best she could.

Rarity looked at spitfire confused, her wings beginning to flutter upon her back." But...why me? Why am I this...princess?" She had so many questions she needed answered about this whole situation. Where was she? Why is every celebrity pony here praising her as their princess? Was she going to be good enough to live up to their expectations?

Spitfire only smiled and opened the curtains beside the bed, revealing a world of shimmering night and elegantly dressed ponies under the moonlight. " We had to bring you while the moon was still full, Welcome to your new home Rarity " Rarity looked outside her mouth agape, it was more beautiful than anything she had ever imagined. Everypony wore such amazing cloths with glorious hair that shimmered like jewels.

" Such incredible style! Such fanciness , So refined.. So dignified.. Its absolutely amazing I must find the designer!!!" To this Spitfire smiled and pointed to the portrait upon the wall. It was the winged Rarity dressed in an amazing purple and silver dress that was reminiscent of princess Platinum from the old tale of Equestria. " Am I princess Platinum's reincarnation?"

Soarin couldn't help but laugh at Rarities words. " Well she was one of your many lives, No your much more important to that. You are the princess of the moon, The night angel Lady Rarity.." Spitfire nodded in agreement with Soarin's words.
" You see princess, You've heard of the Nightmare but you...You are the Dream mare. You came to Equestria with our people and brought many gifts, Including your Celestial robes."

Rarity pondered for a moment, having allot to absorb after all. So according to them she is a princess from the moon, the Dream mare and she evidently brought robes and was princess Platinum in a past life.. SO much for one pony to mentally digest. " Hold on so I'm not from this world?" She gasped loudly, raising her hooves to her face. " Am I a Vampony? Am I doomed to wonder forever in the night in search of the blood of young fillies?!"

Spitfire looked at her, this time it was her mouth that was gaping open in disbelief. "No... Rarity, Your not a Vampony... Your a night angel.. More precisely the princess of Night angels and the mare of Dreams."

Rarity sniffled as her lower lip quivered, her eyes tearing. " But if I'm such an angel then why do I have bat wings and fangs?" She made a low whimpering noise, whoever had heard of an angel that looked like a bat?

Soarin smiled and pulled the covers off of Rarity, Wanting her to get up and smile. " Because your different Lady Rarity, Your form may be confused for something of a dark nature thus why you've always lived with such a graceful smile, very few things ever getting to you." Spitfire approached with a large old book and opened it up. "Here we are...Tale of the Moon..."

And so Spitfire began to read from its pages, hoping it may help their princess understand.

Long ago, Before the sun and moon rose and set by alicorn horn. When the world did move on its own accord.

There was a princess that lived upon the moon, her life was happy and free but when she looked down upon the world she saw such sadness. The ponies upon its surface wore no cloths nor did their hair, The princess just as fair as can be smiled and thought of a way to help those who were in need.

She took the royal cloths and began to cut away and sew furiously with a smile upon her face, causing the moon to glow brilliant white every night.

Finally after several days of sewing and work she loaded the cloths into her carriage, her beaming smile upon her face. " With this they will have so much to talk about, with a smile on their face. a new world to be covered in ribbons and lace." The princess chimed merrily as she approached her two knights.

They stood in silver robes, to the princess's delight they looked simply marvelous; perfectly right.
The mare and the stallion helped the princess move the carriage to the edge of the kingdom, They loved how generous their sweet angel way... The kind Lady Rarity.

Off they flew into the night, down to that sad world below. Once they arrived the princess smiled with glee handing her hard made gifts to every pony, She gave her gifts to the farmers with a smile. They looked at the new cloths funny for quite a while and put the new garments back in their box. " We don't need this miss but thanks allot..." This repeated with every pony she gave her gift , no pony wanted to give it a try.

The night continued and not a single gift had been kept, Not a single garment worn. The very event leaving the princess tired and torn.
" I just wanted to help." The young princess did cry, Her guards unable to console with a fitting reply.

Then suddenly a young mare with hair like a flame, did approach the carriage not giving her name. " Why are you crying?" The young mare looked upon the princess with a kind smile.

Rarity looked to the curious mare and took out a box with her usual style and flair. "I worked hard to make gifts for you all...but nopony wants them..they didn't come out right...." To this the young mares eyes widened with delight as she looked at the box, slowly she opened the precious gift and gasped as she saw the beautiful orange dress.
" Its perfect!! so very pretty!!"

This sight made Rarity's eyes light up in delight, someone loved her gift and it felt so right. " You really like my dress? You really do?" The mare simply nodded and tried it on.
" I think the ponies didn't want to accept such a radiant gift, many of us live simple lives miss...and would have no occasion to wear such gifts."

Rarity heard the young mares words and no longer felt sad, she had done it right!. She thought for a few moments looking to the young mare. " Would you like to come with us tonight?"

Spitfire closed the book with a gentle smile. "I think that's enough history for now..." The mare stood and put the book back onto its shelf, humming to herself as she headed back to Rarity' side.

Rarity was astounded by the tale, It was so charming especially the sweet princess who just wanted to do something good for everyone. " Wait, what happens next? Does the young mare go with the princess back to the moon? Do they all live happily ever after? For heavens sake do all those outfits go to waste?" Rarity asked like a young girl, her hair bouncing as she moved excitedly.

" All in good time Lady Rarity, all in good time.." Spitfire said with a loving smile, she wanted to take it slow. There was no need to rush the princess into this new life she figured it would be better to gently ease her into it. Unknown to Rarity and the two beside her, opposing forces began to stir in Canterlot that would force Rarity to get used to being the Dream mare faster than Spitfire would have hoped.

The Lady Rarity and The great and powerful Vampony hunter.

Rarity was blissfully unaware that as the Dream mare she would have her share of enemies. Spitfire had been telling her of her royal duties, preparing her for her new life as royalty to which she would have no problems adjusting. " Spitfire, I miss my friends..may I go see them today? I'm sure they are worried about me sense I haven't written in what seems to be ages..."
Rarity truly missed them all, The adventures they would have as friends could never be replaced by a docile palace life. The pony needed to see them all, needed to play in the sun having adventures discovering the magic of friendship.

Spitfire thought on it for a moment, would Rarity be able to be safe in the normal world again now that her powers were beginning to awaken? Should they risk such a thing? Her conflict was solved when she saw the sad look upon the fair Lady Rarity's face, She couldn't let such a pure request go unheard." Alright it should be okay Rarity, Just as long as you be careful. You never know who may be lurking."

Rarity jumped up with delight, her new wings having her flying in loops of joy. It had felt like forever sense she had been with the girls in ponyville, Her mind was already abuzz with ideas for their get together. They can have a nice summer pick nick, maybe Pinkie would throw an amazing party where they could all dance and sing in merriment just like it should be. " It shall be simply amazing!!!!" The Amethyst haired pony began to giggle with delight and then the biggest question crossed her mind.
"Um... Spitfire where exactly is here? I never asked before but...Where are we?"

The yellow mare laughed nervously at the question, trying to find the best way possible to word it so Rarity would not panic." Well... You see Rarity...." She took a deep breath, there was no way for her to beat around the bush it had to be the truth or nothing. " We are in a secret location...for your protection....." She just couldn't say it, The last time Rarity had been in this area was during the poison joke incident and from what she recalled Rarity did not like it one bit.

Soarin rolled his eyes and decided to take the reigns so to speak from Spitfire, Spitfire was never good with presenting what she viewed as unfavorable to the princess. " Lady Rarity we are located in a hidden palace deep in the Everfree forest, A place untouched by time." He wanted to be honest about the whole situation so Rarity could better grasp the danger she was in and bring her up to speed on how the Equestrians viewed their race , That horrible term that they had all been labeled as.

Vampony

Rarities eyes shot open at the mention of the forest, at first in fear but then a sigh of relief set in. The Everfree forest was no more than a days walk away from her beloved friends and family in Ponyville, She needed to know how they were doing and if her parents could either confirm or deny her lineage as this princess of the moon; this Dream mare.
" That is splendid, That means we are less than a day's journey from home.." She put back on her bonnet and brushed her tail, ready to go.

Spitfire and Soarin looked to each other, both having a terribly unsettling feeling in the pit of their stomach. They gathered their cloths that concealed their armor underneath praying that the trip back would be a safe and quick one as they led Rarity into the forest that surrounded the palace. Her subjects did bow as she crossed their path, It would take Rarity some getting used to; seeing the famous of Canterlot bowing at her feet.

Unknown to the three who were now traversing the deep forest they were under surveillance by a peculiar blue unicorn.

Trixie stood upon the cliff using her magic to make a pair of binoculars float in front of her head. " I see they are already on the move and in broad daylight no less!" To her left stood to ponies, Snips and Snails ; Her loyal followers.

Snips and Snails looked through the binoculars confused as to why they were tracking Rarity. " Umm...Miss Great and Powerful Trixie. Why are we following Rarity?" Snails interjected with a chuckle. " Did you want a custom dress?"
To this Trixie glared at them in anger, using her magic to make the nearby branches bonk them upside the head. " The Great and Powerful Trixie needs to protect Equestria from the scourge of the Vampony menace!"

The mention of the word Vampony made Snips and Snails cower in fear behind Trixie, sobbing like young colts on Nightmare Night. " Vampony!!??" Trixie simply nodded with her smug grin. "Yes,Vampony.. Rarity is their leader of darkness. The Great and Powerful Trixies family has been dedicated to eliminating the Vampony menace and protecting Equestria from her reign of terror!" She spoke with a proud air about her, her pose shining with accomplishment and determination.

Trixie went back to her goggles, gasping as they made their way closer. " Hurry we must strike while they remain unaware!!" She took out a bow and arrow, using her magic to string the bow and ready her arrow. She took a deep breath and positioned her arrow, steadying her aim for Rarities heart. Then with a deep exhale she released her arrow, sending it flying through the forest canopy and straight for Rarity.

Rarity was unaware of the arrow that was now hurdling towards her at an incredible speed but her instincts sent a chill through her spine that caused her to lower her wings around her body protectively. If she had done that a moment later Rarity would have been dead upon the forest floor, The arrow was now sticking out from her wing which caused her surprisingly little to no pain. Rarity let out a gasp as she stared at the arrow inside her, her mind more confused whether or not she should be worried or thankful that she felt no pain.

Spitfire was now on high alert, snorting in contempt as she searched around them for the would be assailant. " Show yourself you cur!" she growled out as her hooves stomped on the ground and her fangs came out. Soarin was putting his anger to better use by flying high and searching for the attacker, He flew down to where Trixie was merely moments ago. The only thing left was a discarded forest hat among the broken twigs, He leaned down unable to catch this persons scent. Whoever had done this sure knew what to do, a professional.

"Lady Rarity, the assailants have fled the scene." He announced as he flew back to Rarity and Spitfire's side, Rarity was of course trembling with fear. It was mortifying to have been placed in such mortal danger, thanking her lucky stars that her body somehow knew just what to do even before she saw the arrow coming.

She looked up at them, her eyes watering in sadness and fear. She needed to know the truth, she had to know why.. and so she spoke in a confused tone. "W...Why would somepony try to kill me? You guys said I was a good princess...A night angel or whatever you said, Why would anypony want to kill me?" Rarities mood was quickly changing from fear to anger, a dangerous mare indeed when once angered.

This was the exact opposite response she had been receiving the entire time sense she had been found as the princess of the moon and from everything Spitfire and Soarin had told her thees last few days she was a beautiful being that every pony loved dearly as a treasure. Not hunted like wild game in the forest, She wasn't seeing the whole picture and she was determined to find out what her two guards were hiding from her.

Spitfire sighed and looked at Rarity with kind and remorseful eyes, It was time to tell her everything before it got too out of hand. The origins of their and the name of which they had been branded by those of Equestria,
Vampony