F Is For Fancy

"You called?" I asked, as I descended down the stairs. Twilight was reading a book, as usual.

"Yeah, Rarity tell me exactly what the police told you, the day they went to your house" she asked.

"Well, I can't remember exactly, but I guess something about me stealing Sapphire's dress and that's basically the whole problem"

"Yes I know that. But did they mention,any proof they have" she said, tilting her head.

"One of them told me they knew, as in they were sure I stole it" I said. She scratched her chin, for a second before widening her eyes.

"Tell me, who exactly does Sapphire Shores usually hang out with?" She asked.

"Only with famous Canterlot ponies or celebrities. Why do you ask?" I said. I didn't know what she was planning, but knowing Twilight, this was going to be... interesting.

"Just curious, but tell me do you think Sapphire Shores would refuse a visit from a princess?" she said.

"Twilight, I don't think Princess Celes-Ohh! You clever you" I said with a grin.

"Rainbow doesn't call me egghead for nothing" Twilight said with a proud posture.

"Yes, well what's you're plan?" I asked.

"Giving her a visit and wing it. I'm going to try to tell me more about your case. For example, how they came to know that you were the thief or to show me some proof"

"Don't you think she will ask why you're so interested in this?" I asked.

"I told you I'm going to wing it, being a princess does come in handy sometimes" she said. I gave her a quick hug and departed.

"Thank you"

"No problem, well I better get going. I'll tell you everything when I come back"she said and closed the door behind her.

I woke up to the sound of a door opening. Turning around the corner, I saw Twilight's silhouette coming in through the front door. She had a exhausted look upon her face. Slowly, I walked downstairs, but not until she noticed me. Once she saw me, she smiled, but I could tell it was forced. Uh oh. This can't be good

"I thought you were asleep" she said.

"I was" I said shrugging.

"Sorry. Rarity, can we go sit for a moment?" she asked. I nodded and headed for the living room. I sat across from her, while she played with her hooves.

"Okay, so I talked to Sapphire and she seemed really nice. But once I mentioned you, she started to insult you and how you were a mistake for becoming a her personal designer. I calmed her down enough, to get some information. Apparently, there was a recording of the incident, and it clearly shows well... you" Twilight said. I knew it, she didn't believe me.

"What do you mean?" I asked hesitantly. She gulped while she continued.

"You see, in the video you're the one pony there. You seem confident about yourself, grab the outfit and simply walk out. All the guards were sleeping, so nopony noticed, until the next morning" she said.

"But I didn't do it"

"I know. It's just really hard to clear your name under these circumstances"

"I don't know what to do! Soon, you're going to stop believing me and you will turn me in" I said out of nowhere. This seemed to surprise Twilight because she gasped and made a frown.

"How could you say such a thing? If I wanted to turn you in, I would have done it already!" she said.

"You'll get tired and worried that this may affect your reputation!"

"I don't care what others think, I'm just trying to protect you!" Twilight shouted

"I don't want to cause you anymore problems, Twilight. Maybe it will be best, if I just left and never come back. Go with my parents, live with them and you won't have to risk yourself" I said.

"No, Rarity. You don't have to leave, I promise you'll be safe. Nopony has noticed anything unusual and that's saying something. It means that you're safe here... for now. But it doesn't matter because were going to face this thing together" she said.

I don't know why, but her words were gentle and soft, that it almost made me want to hug her. She was right though, nopony had noticed anything different. Eventually, there were going to come for me, but maybe I'll prove my innocence by then.

"Alright, I trust you. That's why I came to you in the first place"

"No you didn't. You came here because it was the first place you found yourself in, after being chased by guards" she said laughing, as I joined her.

"By the way, have you seen Spikey-Wikey today" I asked.

"Oh, yes he went to the market this morning,haven't seen him since"

"I'll go look for him. You're staying reading late tonight?"

"Yeah, I'll go to bed later" she said.

I didn't reply, and headed upstairs. I entered the room without knocking, and saw Spike picking up some scrolls. As soon as he saw me, he put them on a desk.

"Hey, Spikey" I said, as I sat down on a stool. He looked up, to address me.

"Hi" he replied. Something was bothering him, and could tell by the way he avoided making eye contact with me.

"Something on your mind?" I asked. Spike shrugged and grabbed a chair from the desk. He placed it in front of me, so he could come face to face with me... or stomach.

"You wouldn't understand" he said.

"Well, tell me so I can understand"

"You know Ginger, right? The pony with the red mane, freckled cheeks, yellow coat and brown eyes" Ginger...Ginge-Oh! Yes, I do know her, one of Sweetie Belle's old friends.

"Yes, I believe so"

"Well, me and her were dating, we started out a few weeks ago. We kept it a secret with everypony because she didn't want anypony to find out. I agreed and thought it would pass, but today I went to the market. I passed the fruit stand, when I saw her kissing a colt. I got angry, broke up with her instantly, it was until then I realized she didn't care about me. She said she u-used me so I-I could become l-like her practice boyf-friend" he said. I put a comforting hoof and let him cry. Poor Spike, he didn't deserve this. I remember my first break up, it was almost similar, except he broke up with me on my birthday. What a jerk.

"Don't worry Spike, it'll pass. I can imagine how much you care about her" I said.

"Yeah, I did. But she used me Rarity, I'll become the laugh of the town!"

"Didn't you say she hasn't told anypony yet?" I asked.

"You're right, she hasn't. You know that whole crying helped me a lot. I don't feel that lump in my throat anymore"

"Glad I could help, now I need to-" I was interrupted by the sound of my stomach growling. I laughed and neared the door.

"I going to get a snack, be back later" I said.

"Okay, thanks Rarity"

"You're welcome" I replied, as I closed the door. It felt good to have friends like Spike and Twilight, it didn't matter what problems I had, they would always be there.