Equestria Girls: The Witching Hour

It was Wednesday after school Rarity was in her boutique as the bell rang she was about to greet her guest when she saw who it was. As silent as a stone serious expression on his face Storm had entered and walking strait to her. Him being alone meant that he had to have walked or taken the public buses across town to see her. "Rarity I need your help with two problems."

Rarity cocked her head. "Well of course darling, that's what friends are for after all. Now what are these problems of yours?"

"He looks around quickly then takes a seat near by. "One in my rush to build in the moment for the party I forgot I have one actual set of date clothes. The closest I have is a my grandfather's yellow zoot suit. And while it's perfect for the pumpkin ball the school will have later on. It's not really metal club attire. Second well I um... not really sure what to do for my first date ever." Said Storm his cold tone had a noticeable tremble in it as he spoke his cold calm shattered or close to it. "Also asking my brothers' advice was pointless as their paramours seem to be cut from a drastically different cloth." He added dryly.

"Oh my Storm this is a bad situation to be sure." Rarity whipped out her phone. "Well then I shall just have to call in back up as it were." Said Rarity as she dialed Applejack's number first. After a brief exchange between the two girls Rarity looked to Storm. "All right I have Applejack on her way and and I am going to call Brianna next. I would bring Megan in normally but given her current state I am going to ask Brianna instead. And our third guest should be arriving shortly." Rarity said as the door opened to reveal Adagio. "Perfect timing Adagio, I have the alterations on your dress and Storm here is going to need your expertise."

Adagio looked over at Storm and raised an eyebrow. "I never thought I'd see you nervous Storm. What happened?"

"I don't have a proper outfit for the metal club the Screaming Eagle on twenty third street and then well I was hoping to have a better plan for my date with Aria by now beyond take her to the best metal club in town." Said Storm clearly not happy about his failure to plan. "Also do you know Aria never updated her My page from the day she made it?"

Adagio laughed "Well you could take her to the nearby restaurant before or afterwards too. That place has some really good food and it's Aria's favorite place to eat out. You'll know it when you see it because it's really hard to miss. It's called the Steel Dragon, just be careful most of the food there is really hot. As for the outfit I hope Rarity has got a miracle tucked away somewhere because you'll need it."

"Oh darling." Rarity replied "You have no idea just how many miracles of which I am capable."

"Thanks, girls. I mean it. Also money no object. Do your best work Rarity. " said Storm

"Oh Storm darling whatever are friends for? Now come over here and we shall see what we can accomplish. Adagio some of your help will be beneficial I suspect as well." said Rarity

The bell over the door rang once more as Applejack entered followed by Brianna.

"Howdy Rarity, Storm, Adagio. So what's going on here that the little guy needs us?" asked Applejack

"Storm is having some trouble with his date planning for his night out with Aria." Adagio replied

Brianna raised and eyebrow. "Why? He seemed to have it well in hand on Monday." She looked right at Storm. "What changed?"

"I checked my wardrobe and realized that Aria hasn't updated her social media page so all the info I was going to go by is or was out of date. Also what Pinkie said caused some self-doubt." said Storm

"Oh." Brianna said "Well Pinkie wasn't trying to hurt you Storm, and she did make a good point."

"Eeyup." Applejack replied "So you need to calm down first up Storm. And maybe you should try to rely more on common sense then that there social media too sugercube."

Adagio smirked "Actually Aria's page is up to date. So little actually changes with her she doesn't really need to update it usually."

"Really? " Asked Storm surprised.

"Yeah." Adagio said "I mean she is on that site almost everyday, it's just the Aria is kind of static when it comes to that kind of thing." Adagio added as she looked over some shirts that Aria might like for Storm to wear.

"So are you going to take her to dinner before Storm?" asked Brianna "Because that is a good way to start the date."

"Heck even I know that one." Applejack said

Rarity was looking at Storm clearly trying to envision the right look for this occasion.

Storm removed his coat. "I was thinking the club first that way she can build up a appetite." said Storm

Brianna smiled "That's a good way to do it Storm. Megan and had dinner after going ice skating one time. I uh spent a lot of time on my butt that night."

"Really dear?" Asked Rarity to which Brianna simply nodded. "How on earth did that happen? You are ever so graceful and should have had no trouble at all with ice skating."

"Not on ice skates as it turns out." Brianna squeaked

"Okay I think I've found some shirts that might work on such short notice." said Adagio

"Really, um also you think a movie after the dinner would be to much?" asked Storm

"Maybe." Brianna replied "It depends on whether or not there is anything she wants to see."

"I'm a guessing that she'd like those action movies a lot like Rainbow does." Applejack said

"Well there is one that just came out last week. I think it's that new Daring Do movie." Adagio said holding up a rather tight black men's shirt. "What do you think Rarity? Is it too much for Storm?"

"Perhaps dear, the only way we'll know is if he tries it on." Rarity replied with something of a predatory smile towards Storm.

"I think I've found some jeans that should go with it over here." Applejack called out.

Storm takes the shirt and jeans. "Well it's got mixed reviews. My brothers said it was interesting but flawed logically."

The girls laughed. "Storm darling it's an action movie." said Rarity

"Yeah they ain't supposed to make sense." Applejack said between chuckles.

"Or have sound logic." Brianna replied giggling.

"Your brothers look for logic in the wrong places." Adagio replied

"You'd be surprised where they find it. Also the actress/writer of the books A.K. Yearling is also a Doctor of Archaeology. So she actually uses real history in the fiction. Though her real digs are much much duller according to the documentary about the first movies." Said Storm as he went in to the changing room.

"He acts like we didn't know that or something." Applejack deadpanned

"I suspect it's because he is more nervous than he is letting on." said Adagio "I can't really blame him either, a date with Aria should make him nervous. My sister can be such a pain sometimes."

"Oh come now Adagio, surely she can't that bad can she?" questioned Rarity

"Other than the fact that she might just hurt Storm if things go wrong, no." Adagio deadpanned

Rarity tried to answer but only succeeded in forming a small o with her mouth.

"Yeah Wind Whistler isn't easy to date either. She is very smart and has really high standards so she doesn't exactly get many chances to date anyone." said Brianna "I guess if I had an I.Q. that high I wouldn't be any easier to date than she is."

"Well shoot sugercube, how high is it?" asked Applejack

"It's three hundred like Storm's is, but she less socially inept than Storm. She is also pretty genuine with her feelings despite some people saying she doesn't have any." Brianna replied

"That's impressive." said Adagio

"Not as impressive as getting in these jeans. Are you sure the size is right?" Said Storm as he left the changing room the shirt though dark colored hugged tight to his torso just slightly highlighting his muscle beneath, and the jeans seemed intent to do the same with his lower half.

"Whoops, sorry about that Storm." Applejack chuckled "I thought those were the right size. Let's see if I can find it for you."

"I don't know." said Adagio "I think they're kind of flattering. They really show off Storm's butt."

"Maybe," Brianna replied "but if he needs ten minutes to get into his jeans he might make Aria mad from the waiting."

"Trust me." Adagio replied smirking. "From what I'm seeing back here she won't be mad." Adagio said making Storm jump a little when he realized he was being ogled for the first time in his life.

"You know I'm interested in your sister correct?" Asked Storm wit a bit of discomfort in his tone.

"All the more reason for me get a really good look Storm. I have to make sure that you're up to the task." Adagio said moving close. "You're getting there Storm." She said in a seductive whisper before moving past Storm leaving him feeling like his head has just burst into flames.

"Adagio!" Brianna shouted as her face reddened. "That's not nice!"

"Really darling?" Rarity said while blushing herself. "I think that crosses a line or two."

"Try several." Applejack deadpanned

"I agree but I still want her help. She knows Aria best." said Storm

"Oh come now darlings. It's clear she was just having a little fun with him is all." A new voice broke in.

"Auntie Heart Throb!" Rarity squealed excitedly.

"Hi Ms. Heart Throb." Brianna replied

The older woman smiled at Storm warmly with a clear hint of mischief in her blue eyes. "So," she said approaching Storm. "this is the new boy who has made friends with my fabulous niece and her friends. Well how ever are you dear?" The pink skinned woman asked sweetly.

"Adequate, though my attire for the club and my first date with Aria is coming together. I can't really fit my wallet in my pockets and probably need something with spikes." said Storm

The woman stood back appraising Storm for a moment. "Well we certainly don't have anything with spikes dear, but you will need a more properly sized pair of pants for this to work." Heart Throb turned to Rarity. "Rarity darling would you go into the back and get the jeans from there? I do believe that they will fit him better. And we should also find some kind of coat for you as well Storm, it's been dreadfully cold lately and I wouldn't want you getting sick after your very first date."

"How about this one?" Asked Brianna as she held up a simple black trench coat.

"It's not very metal. Rarity do you have any plain studs just like bumps of metal?" asked Storm

"Oh no darling." Said Rarity ash she emerged from the back room. "This is not that kind of clothing store after all."

"I know where I can get them." Adagio said "I'll need ten minutes at the most to find them and then I'll be back."

"Maybe we can find a better coat too." Brianna replied as Adagio left.

"Here you are darling, I think you'll find these to be a better fit while still being quite flattering." Rarity said while handing Storm a different size pair of pants.

Storm went to change. "Also maybe a bit of light chain? I want to look my best."

"Chain might be overdoing it a bit." said Brianna "I'll send it along to Adagio all the same though."

Applejack looked to Heart Throb. "I don't rightly know about all of this. Storm and Aria are really different. I know we agreed to help the little guy out, but I'm kinda worried about it."

The older woman smiled. "Oh Applejack darling that's what makes it so wonderful though. And Storm and this girl Aria do have something in common. They have never had a date before so this will be a wonderful growing experience for both of them."

Brianna burst out laughing. "I see why mama likes you so much Ms. Heart Throb. You're just a hopeless romantic and mama really loves that about you."

"But of course darling, we all can benefit from having someone to love as our own. Besides I'm not alone here dear. I've seen how you and Megan are together and it's just so wonderful."

Brianna blushed "I'm going to be Megan's wife someday, so yeah."

Applejack and Rarity laughed at that.

Storm came out of the dressing room in the new jeans which still hug his rear. "Okay so what now." asked Storm

"I'm not quite sure darling." said Rarity "I've never helped anyone prepare for a date quite like this one before."

"Try this on first." Brianna said handing Storm a black trench coat. "We still need the accents but we need Adagio to get back first. Oh and Storm, don't get into the hot wing eating challenge over at the Steel Dragon. Scoots did and she got sick even though she actually did it. I mean seriously she really over did it."

"Oh I remember Sweetie Belle telling me about that." Rarity said "The poor dear was sick for three days afterwards."

"So was Rainbow." Applejack huffed "I swear those two are just like real sisters."

"Why? How spicy are they?" asked Storm

"It depends. Are asking you about regular ones? Which are hot, or the Ghost Pepper wings?" replied Brianna

"Only ghost pepper?" Asked Storm sounding disappointed.

"Well there are some Wasabi wings too." Brianna replied

"Yeah," Applejack said "those things pack more kick than my granny's antique shotgun."

"And that's saying something dear." said Rarity

Brianna laughed "Yeah the smell is bad enough for me by itself. I have no idea how Fizzy can eat those things, let alone not be effected by them. I mean really it does absolutely nothing to her! How does that even work?"

"Same as me. You build up a tolerance for it." said Storm

Brianna vigorously shook her head. "Nope, she can just eat that stuff without any ill effects at all. She never built up to it she just did it." Said Brianna as Applejack and Rarity simply nodded in ascent.

"So what did I miss?" Asked Adagio while she came through the door.

"Oh they were just having a conversation about the spiciness of the food at the Steel Dragon." Heart Throb replied. "So did you find what Storm asked for dear?"

"I did." Adagio replied "And with you and Rarity being able to add these to what Storm is wearing I think he'll have the perfect outfit."

"Then let's begin" Said Storm taking off the coat.

"Okay now how exactly do we do this?" Questioned Rarity sounding confused.

"Oh Rarity dear there is no need to worry. Just follow my lead darling and we'll have this done in no time." Heart Throb said plainly.

Rarity blinked "I'm sorry auntie, but do you mean to tell me that you've done this before?"

"Oh yes dear. It was back when I was in high school. Night Shade needed it to complete his costume for the Pumpkin Ball for the school's Nightmare Night celebration." Said Heart Throb as she went into the back room with Rarity in tow.

"Well I think you'll be just fine Storm." Adagio said "Now it really will take something pretty extraordinary to ruin your date."

"Well, there is one thing I still need, a gift for her. I mean yeah the mech was nice but it's just a toy. I want to give her something more romantic." said Storm

Adagio look pointedly at Storm. "If you try to give her some 'romantic gift' Storm she'll punch you in the face. You're better off without that kind of stuff, it will just make Aria mad."

"I'm going to to defer to Adagio's judgement on this one Storm. Aria is not that kind of girl and the traditional approach won't really work here." Brianna said thoughtfully.

"I was thinking a pocket knife with her name on it and a key chain loop." Said Storm scratching his head.

"I don't think you're gonna be able to find one before Friday Storm." Applejack replied

Brianna sighed "When I got one for Megan it took two weeks before it was ready. I have to custom order it because I couldn't find one anywhere."

"And Aria is not a common name either." said Adagio "So it's not very likely for you to manage it Storm. And really I'd be worried about Aria trying to stab someone with it. She has a terrible temper sometimes."

"Actually, being from a family that specializes in selling alcohol and to lots of places world wide makes a lot of friends. And of course my pal Swindle. If he or his cousins can't get they know who has it. So..." Storm pulls out a box opening it up showing a pearl handled flip knife with Aria's name in small jewels matching her hair color. "Too much?"

"Too much." Brianna replied

"Way too much. Adagio said "Aria doesn't like anything like that Storm, it's too fancy. You've got to keep it simple or she'll just accuse you of kissing her ass."

"Yeah and I don't have to know her all that well to know that ain't gonna do nothing but make her mad Storm. I swear you must be reading some of those stupid dating advice books Twilight buried her nose in for two weeks after she and Sunset got together sugarcube. It didn't work out that well for her at first until she stopped trying so hard and just went with it." Storm now saw why Rarity had called Applejack first. Though Applejack had yet to have a date her unflinching common sense made her wise beyond her years at times.

"I well... The book did have four out of five stars..." Said Storm blushing.

There was a group facepalm from the girls followed by Adagio sighing. "Storm I know you mean well but this kind of thing will just antagonize Aria. I mean yet it's really nice but you're not dating me Storm." Adagio said with a wink. "You really need to get a hold of me before you waste your money on something like this from now on." Adagio had turned serious, very serious all of the sudden. "I am after all trying to help you out here."

Applejack snorted "Kinda hard to tell when you're giving the little guy such a hard time Adagio." AJ then turned to Storm. "She is right though, you don't have any idea what you're doing Storm and reading those damned books are just going to give ya headaches."

Brianna nodded "Dating is a process you have to feel your way through Storm. And you are going to get it wrong and have things to make up for." Brianna sighed "I know that almost everyone thinks that Megan and I have it easy and that we're a perfect couple with no problems, but we're not. We've fought, we've argued, and we've hurt each other without meaning to at times. We always come together and solve our problems as a couple though, and you're going to have to do that at some point."

"Indeed." Rarity's voice broke in. "These things just aren't easy, unlike preparing your new coat darling. That was simplicity itself." Said Rarity holding the handiwork she and Heart Throb had done over the last twenty minutes.

Ok but what should I do with this? I mean it was two-thousand, three hundred and seventy-nine dollars and sixty-three cents. Should I save it for later?" asked Storm

There was a collective gasp followed by Brianna nearly yelling at Storm. "Storm! You badly overpaid for that! I mean really? You can get an engagement ring for a lot less than that and still have it be very nice."

"Yeah I'd put that away for right now." Adagio said

Rarity and Applejack were too stunned to speak in the moment. They couldn't believe that Storm had taken such a huge step that so very nearly ended in disaster like that.

"Really? Because my mom said her ring was a million four. But I guess I kind of live in a different tax bracket don't I? And no it's not overpaid, the gems are real the blade is titanium and it's molecular sharpened with a lifetime guarantee. Also this was not that expensive for me. I mean come on, you all saw the work shop. We live there with grandma out of choice not because we need to. I could on my own afford a penthouse in the mid tier housing in the city on my income. I just don't want to. Though it's easy to forget about the money sometimes." Said Storm chuckling shyly.

"And that's where you went wrong." Adagio said "Storm take it from a girl that likes big expensive gifts, it's not the money you spend it's the meaning what you're giving her has. Aria loves that mech because you built it yourself, that and it is a ton of fun. I've had boyfriends that have given me fancy gifts before but that were just trying get me in bed or something like that. When I do finally choose the guy I want it won't be because of some shiny bauble. It will be because I like him for who he is and I want to be with him." Adagio said stressing her last few words.

Brianna nodded "The money is just not important Storm. It's spending the time that makes it work, money just takes care of certain expenses is all." Brianna blushed "Megan's family is very well off because of their business and when we're married money won't be a worry. That said I still want to do some kind of work so I can contribute to what we have. I love Megan but I don't need her living her life only for me." Brianna's eyes began to water from her realization. "I want to be a strong woman like she is so we're equals, that is what's best in a relationship."

"I see. I guess I'll have to save this for later. Maybe as a anniversary gift in a year? But I still feel I should give her something." said Storm

Brianna smiled and wiped away her tears. "Storm all you get for a girl on you first date is your time and attention. Presents will just send the wrong message."

"Okay. Also Adagio make sure she leaves her money at home. I want to treat her to the night of her life so I'll pay for everything." He pulled out his phone and tapped on it a few times. "There reservations booked. Just in case it's busy at the Steel Dragon."

"Oh no." Adagio said "I'm not going to set foot in that minefield Storm, and neither should you. Just go with it okay? Aria is her own woman and you shouldn't challenge her on it because that will get you shot down for sure."

"That's not what I mean. I want to treat her. Make her feel as special as she is to me. Wow that sounded a lot cooler in my head and a lot less sappy then it sounded out loud!" said Storm

Brianna laughed "Storm it always sounds corny when you say it out loud. That's just how it works. Sappiness is a part of love Storm."

Applejack and Rarity were snickering.

Adagio looked at Storm."Yeah good luck with that one Storm. Aria is the greatest test you'll ever take in your whole life. So far no one has passed this test."

"Well maybe if everything goes wrong I could save her life or something." He said making a clearly exaggerated gestures to indicate the joke.

"Yeah I would hope that doesn't have to happen." Applejack deadpanned

"Most certainly darling." Rarity replied "While it would most certainly be exciting it would definitely ruin the date for sure."

Brianna looked at her friends. "Is it bad that Megan actually had to do that for me?" Getting everyone's attention at the same time with her comment she suddenly turned and tried to disappear.

Adagio blinked "How did that happen?"

Brianna squeaked and didn't respond.

Storm suddenly was in front of her. "Oh no, you do not get to say something that heavy and sneak away. Rarity set the tea, it's story time." Said Storm as he spun Brianna around and walked her back to the group.

"I think some tea would be a good idea." Heart Throb said. "We all could use a bit to relax so I'll get right on that."

"This is payback for me making you face Aria isn't it?" Brianna growled at Storm.

"I'll admit, I am intrigued." Adagio said

"Shoot, me too." Applejack replied

"Whatever happened dear?" asked Rarity

"No, this is because I like good stories. That, I have a plan for that but I need Megan present for it to work." Said Storm in a tone so foreboding it made them all shudder.

Brianna gave a quiet "eep" before sitting down. She took a deep breath. "Well Storm I usually spend a lot of time with Megan out at her family's ranch. Especially during the summer so there are a lot of ways to get hurt."

"Sure enough." Applejack replied "Farms and ranches are real dangerous like even when you're being careful."

Brianna nodded "Yeah you never know when you're going have your foot slip into a gopher hole and sprain or break you ankle or something like that. And because you can be pretty far way from other people and cell phones don't always work out in the fields you might not be able to get help in time. Anyway Megan and I were out in the south field doing some horseback riding while Lily and TJ were having some..." Brianna coughed and blushed. "Private time. So we were out with some horses and mine spooked and threw me for some reason. At least that's what Megan told me because I don't remember a thing. Anyway I apparently hit the ground and stopped breathing. Megan checked me and had to give me mouth to mouth to get me back. I woke up in the hospital later that night and didn't know what happened until I was told."

"So that is why you were in the hospital that summer for a few days." Rarity gasped

"Wow sugercube I had no idea we'd ever come that close to losing you." Applejack said with a whistle.

"That is indeed very close, if Megan had not seen you go down. Well it's a good thing she was there for you just as you were for her when she was bucked." said Storm

Brianna lowered her head for a moment. "She was kicked not bucked. If Megan had gotten bucked she'd still be in the hospital and it would be a lot worse that a couple of deep fractures." Brianna looked back up at her friends. "You see Megan's parents have a rule. No one goes anywhere on the ranch alone, and no one does any work on the ranch alone either. That way when something goes wrong someone is there to help. They are very strict about enforcing it too."

"That sounds really smart actually." Adagio said thoughtfully.

"Eeyup, we don't allow nobody to go around the farm on their own either." Applejack stated "It's safer that way."

"My word Applejack! I am ever so sorry I snapped at you that time. I honestly had no idea that a farm could be so dangerous."

"It's alright Rares, I don't expect you to know without me, Mac, Bloom, or Granny telling ya'll." Applejack replied

"It's also why eighty percent of trespassing injuries happen on farms or ranches." said Storm

Brianna and Applejack nodded in unison. "Yeah some idiots got their ankles broken trespassing on the ranch this last summer." Brianna said

"And my granny nearly blew some guys away with her shotgun a few years back because they were trespassing." Applejack said

"Was her aim off or is gun starting to need repair?" Asked Storm. "Most farmers are relatively good shots on average do to having to defend crops and livestock from pests and predators even today."

"You worry to much Storm, granny may be getting on years but she can still handle that darn thing. I don't rightly know how, but I just don't question it ya know? That's the way it is sometimes. Mac did say he needs your help with one of our newer model tractors though. The engine started making this rattling sound and not one us can figure why exactly." Said Applejack as Heart Throb handed her a cup of tea.

"Storm worrying too much? When did that become his thing and not mine?" Brianna mused with a smile.

Adagio added some sugar to her tea and replied. "I think it's because you're growing up Brianna."

The girls laughed at Storm's expense for a moment as Storm began to realize that Adagio was going to tease him without any mercy.

"Well I actually have always been the voice of reason among my siblings. Wave and Blast always, well not over do it. But more then that they don't see when they should stop. I mean Blast's goal is to build a bomb more powerful then fusion nuke. And Wave, well I hope good comes from his work with genetics." said Storm

"And yet here you are worrying overmuch about so many things darling." said Rarity "Why it's positively unhealthy Storm."

"Speaking of such things, I need to be getting home. I have to talk to Megan." Brianna said standing.

"Did you two fight again?" asked Rarity

Brianna nodded "It's my fault too. I should never have said that it would have been better if I'd gotten hurt instead Megan. It was stupid of me to say it and it really does hurt her when I'm hurt or sick." Brianna sighed "I need to stop being a damsel, I need to learn to stand on my own. It's just hard to do, and I'm feeling lost to be honest."

"I could teach you to shoot and pilot a mech. I mean even if it's not up and walking just grabbing and crushing a five gallon drum of dried concrete dose wonders for one's mood." said Storm

"No thanks Storm. I'm a champion archer already and that kind of thing is not for me. I'll find my way, somehow." Brianna replied

"Exploding arrows maybe? I mean it would make for a great time on the 4th." Said Storm smiling.

Brianna's eye twitched. "No thanks Storm, I'm good. I'll be uh going now. Fizzy is waiting." Brianna rushed out the boutique door and into her sister's car.

"Storm may I have a word with you privately for a moment?" Adagio deadpanned

"You can use the back room." Heath Throb said.

"You wanna take any bets on whether or not the little guy is coming back?" Applejack asked Rarity smirking.

"Applejack! What a thing to say!" Rarity replied

"Thank you Ms. Heart Throb." Adagio replied while dragging Storm the back room. She facepalmed and spoke. "Okay two things Storm. One Brianna was feeling conflicted back there and you just brushed it off. That was not a good response. Second, why on earth are talking to her like she is Aria Storm? It's clear Brianna is a sensitive girl and that kind of thing is way over the line."

"Actually I was trying to cheer her up. If you focus on negative things to long it gets worse. As to the way I did it, well I'm a one eyed gear head that is building a giant mech suit in his backyard in my free time. What do you expect?" said Storm

"Storm you really are clueless. That isn't going to work for a girl like her. In fact you've probably made things a little worse that way Storm." Adagio deadpanned

"That was not my intention. I'm still learning this friends thing." said Storm

"No one is an expert Storm." Adagio replied with a smirk. "That will probably work for Aria though. Come one we'd better get back before they start to think I'm trying to the moves on you or something."

"I think that idea is well in their minds. I will apologize to Brianna." He said as he opened the door and gestured for Adagio to go first.

"A gentleman huh? Just be careful with that when it comes to Aria, she is a handful." Adagio said as she returned to the storefront.

Storm followed. "So did we miss anything?" As Storm said that he one hand typed using his eye piece to see what he was doing. "Brianna I am sorry if I offended or upset you. I'm not good at reading people yet and was trying to be nice and a friend. If you and Megan need help let me know."

"You are kind of dense Storm, but this way you'll be able to cheer up Aria no problem. So there is that." Came Brianna's reply. "Anyway I'm sorry for breaking down back there. It's been stressful lately."

"Oh not much darling." Rarity replied "I'm just fixing a tear in Applejack's favorite shirt."

"I swear I have no idea how that happened Rares." Applejack said sounding confused.

"It happened when you were busy with something else. Probably something important." said Adagio.

"Or it shrunk in the wash." joked Storm

The girls groaned, but a giggle was also heard. "Well Storm darling you need work but it's the effort that counts." Said Heart Throb.

"Oh auntie please don't encourage him, Pinkie can be bad enough at times." Rarity replied

"Yeah I would keep your attempts at humor to yourself on Friday, Aria probably won't like them." Adagio said "Anyway I need to be going as well. Sonata and I are going to helping Aria get ready for Friday night. And by that I mean keeping our well meaning mother as out of the date as much as possible, later."

"Goodbye and thanks for your help." said Storm

Adagio looked at Storm and turned serious. "We'll see if you have a reason to thank me Storm." And with that she was gone.

"Ominous much?" Applejack deadpanned

"It seems to me that Adagio is simply expressing her frustration with Aria dear." Rarity observed "I have a distinct feeling she and Sonata have been down this road before and Aria found some way to compromise it."

"If she has, there is a difference. I am Storm Surge Morgan. And when a direct descendant sets his eye on a goal they reach it!" He said dawning his old pirate hat and stepping on to a chair getting all fired up and dramatic.

Rarity and Applejack just deadpanned at Storm. Heart Throb however had another response in mind. "That's the spirit Storm! Show Aria what a real romantic can do!"

"Should I be worried sugercube?" Applejack whispered to Rarity.

"Quite." Rarity stated simply.