The Comforter and the Company

"Now now, darlings, I won't be long in Canterlot. I just have to make some adjustments for Fancy Pants."

"Are you sure, Rarity?" Asked Twilight anxiously. "Spike must have missed you terribly."

"Not as much as you!" Rarity giggled. "I promise I will write letters to you. I'll just be here for a few days!"

"B-but aren't you going t-to be a-alone?" Fluttershy whimpered.

"I will," Rarity frowned, "but not to worry! You are always beside me when we're far away!"

The group 'aw'ed as they hugged her tightly. "We'll miss you!" Pinkie sniffed. "I Pinkie Promise that you will get the best 'Welcome-Back-Rarity' party ever!"

"I'm sure you will," Rarity beamed with pride. "Now you must not be late for your train! Good bye!"

"Bye, Rarity," Twilight smiled, hugging her, "We'll wait for you."

Rarity watched them ride the train and wave goodbye to her. Rarity smiled as she waved back. As soon as they were out of sight, Rarity sighed in sadness as she trotted back to her hotel room. Rarity dropped her bag on the table and began designing for Fancy Pants.

"It must be perfect!" Rarity insisted, "Must not make any terrible mistakes!"

During her designs, she accidentally knocked down her bag, revealing her jewelries and a picture of Spike. "Oh for the love of-"

Rarity paused as she caught the picture.

"Spike must have missed you terribly."

"Oh, Spike," she cooed in a hush tone as she gently clutched it. "I miss you too."

Rarity got out of her seat and laid on the bed.

"You're going to come home, right?"

"Of course I will, Spikey-Wikey! I won't be gone too long!"

"Pinkie promise?"

"I pinkie promise."

Rarity closed her eyes and thought of her friends.

"I promise I will be home. And I certainly won't break a Pinkie Promise!"