We're in Love to the Core

"All aboard to Canterlot!" The train conductor shouted. Rarity excitedly dragged a rack of dresses onto the train.

"I know he will think my new line is divine!" Rarity said to herself as she took a seat on the train. The train started to move, and Rarity saw Ponyville slowly fade out of distance. When the train was close to arriving in Canterlot, another pony on the train walked up to her.

"Wow! Did you make these dresses?" She asked, looking at Rarity's new line.

"Yes, I most certainly did!" Rarity responded with pride. The mare took out a sack of bits.

"I'll take these two! Well, if they're for sale!" She said, levitating the bits with her magic.

"I'm sorry, but I work for another stallion in Canterlot, and he wanted me to make a new line to display in his shop. I have to show up with all of these dresses when I see him. But thank you!" Rarity responded as the mare got an excited look.

"Wait... are you Rarity by any chance? The famous designer that works for Fancypants of Canterlot?" She asked as Rarity looked bewildered.

"Yes, I am Rarity, and-wait, did you say I'm famous?" She asked, her eyes widening.

"Why, of course, Miss Rarity! Your designs are the favored choice throughout Canterlot!" The mare responded. The train then arrived in Canterlot, stopping the two's conversation.

"Well, we're in Canterlot! See you around!" Rarity said as she took the dresses and stepped off the train. As she walked through the streets of Canterlot, she saw many ponies in the dresses she made.

"I suppose she wasn't lying. I'm a hit here!" Rarity said excitedly to herself. She then came across Fancypants' store, Canterlot Emporium. She stepped through the door, meeting eye contact with Fancypants.

"Miss Rarity! It's nice to see you again!" Fancy said, looking at the dresses Rarity brought.

"It's nice to see you too, Fancypants!" She greeted. The fancy stallion then walked over to the dresses, looking at the incredible detail Rarity put into her work.

"I used every shade of pink and purple I could find to make that one. Don't you agree that the colors blend well?" Rarity asked as Fancypants looked up at her.

"Rarity, this is amazing! I know your whole line will sell out in no time!" He complimented.

"Why, thank you!" She said, beaming with pride. Fancypants then started to hang her dresses up in the store.

"Is there anything new for you, Fancypants?" She asked the stallion.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, Rarity! Fleur De Lis and I... went out separate ways three months ago," Fancypants responded as Rarity got a concerned look in her eyes.

"Goodness! I'm so sorry, Fancy!" She responded.

"It's fine Rarity. I just realized months ago that she was taking advantage of me. She was using my popularity and money to get whatever she wanted! She was already a famous supermodel, but used me to get even more! When I confronted her about it, she acted like I wasn't enough for her. I then threw down the line and ended it. To make it worse, a week after the break up, I saw her with another rich stallion, buying everything she wanted!" Fancypants explained, now getting a little angry.

"Oh goodness! I'm sorry she treated you like that!" Rarity said as Fancy tried to smile.

"I know... it wasn't a smart decision on her part. But I hope the new stallion treats her well."

"I hope she treats him well also!" Rarity responded, causing Fancypants to chuckle.

"Of course. Rarity, if you still have time, will you like to have lunch? I'm sure it was a long trip up here," Fancy offered to the designer.

"Now that I think about it, I am pretty hungry!" Rarity responded as Fancypants led her to a fancy restaurant. The two ate some of the most refined foods, and when they were done, Fancy decided to make his move.

"Um... Miss Rarity?"

"Yes, Fancypants?"

"Well, this may sound strange, but I have fallen in love with you. You are one of the most amazing mares I met, from your talent, generous personality, and your beauty, I honestly say you have stolen my heart. Will you be my special somepony?" He asked as Rarity's cheeks turned bright red.

"Of course, darling! And don't you worry, I won't treat you like Fleur. I promise!" She said, which caused Fancypants to smile. Rarity then looked at the clock on the wall. "It looks like I have to be heading back to Ponyville now! Say, how would you like to visit the Carousel Boutique in a few days? Since we are an item now, of course."

"I would love to, Rarity," he said. He then took her hoof and kissed it before walking her to the train. As Rarity boarded and waved goodbye to her special stallion, she felt butterflies flutter through her stomach.

"I love you, Fancypants..." she said to herself.