Chapters "Phew! That should be everything" Rarity said to herself.
She had just returned home from Las Pegasus, having attended the most glorious of fashion shows. After all, they had been displaying her latest creations. A batch she could willing admit, she was most pleased with.
"I'm so glad you're back, sis!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed, hugging her tightly.
Rarity smiled, returning the affection. Even though she greatly enjoyed touring some of the fanciest places in Equestria, no place was better than home.
"As am I to be back, Sweetie. But, work never ends. I must be on my way to the local markets in town" Rarity said, grabbing her scarf.
"But, you just got back."
Sweetie gave her all too familiar pouty face. Rarity chuckled, tightening the pink and white scarf around her neck with her magic.
"Nice try, sis. But, I must get some things to brighten this place up. It has gone downhill since I left. I promise, we can spend plenty of time together once I return."
"Promise?" Sweetie Belle pressed, wanting to be sure.
"Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye" Rarity swore.
"Ok!" Sweetie replied, smiling brightly.
Rarity smiled herself as she exited the boutique, making her way downtown. She trotted along, receiving friendly waves from ponies she knew, to random ponies who were merely kind enough to do so. As she reached the market place, she stopped in front of a peculiar looking tent.
"Never seen this here before. Oh well. Always good to try something new, right?" Rarity said to herself, walking inside.
It was filled with many different oddities of all sorts. Of the likes Rarity had never seen before. She looked around, wondering what all the different gadgets did. Or...what they even were. She moved closer to the table in the center, noticing a stallion behind it.
"Pardon me? What is all this...junk?" Rarity asked, very bluntly.
The stallion ended up standing so quickly he smacked his head. He groaned a little, rubbing his head. Rarity noted his face was covered, and nothing was visible. Not even a pair of eyes could be seen.
"Junk? You clearly have no understanding of valuable things. Anyways, how can I help you?" He asked, rather annoyed.
"I was just looking around. I'm looking for some stuff for my boutique. Any ideas?"
The stallion thought for a moment, before disappearing into the back. Rarity waited patiently, picking up one of the...things in her magical grip. She quickly set it down when the stallion returned.
He pushed a large, stone statue into the room. It was of an alicorn, that was covering its eyes. With both hooves, and wings.
"It's...beautiful" Rarity said in awe, running a hoof across it.
"100 bits and it's yours" The stallion said.
Rarity didn't even hesitate. She tossed him the bag of bits, examining the statute. It would certainly be beautiful in front of the boutique. Although she didn't understand the covering the eyes part, it could be overlooked. Besides, what's the worst that could happen?
Everything. Everything bad, can and will happen.
Strange Statue And Strange Stallion
Rarity finally finished adjusting the statute to its proper place. She sighed in relief, wiping her brow. She'd used her magic to place it directly in front of the boutique. It was sure to attract costumers with its beauty and....uniqueness.
"After all that, I could use some afternoon tea" Rarity said, trotting inside.
She hummed a tune as she made her tea, pulling the sugar cubes out of the cabinet. Just as she'd set it down on the table she saw a brown flash in the corner of her eye. Turning around to look she spotted a stallion outside, looking at the statute.
"Ah, my idea was correct. Somepony has already been intrigued by it. Not to mention, a handsome one. I'd better make my presence known."
Opening the door with her magic, she stepped out to greet the stranger. He was staring intently at the statute. Almost bitterly. Rarity slowly approached him, clearing her throat.
"Excuse me, sir. I see you've found interest in my beautiful new statue" She said, standing beside him.
"Beautiful? I should think not" He muttered, still glaring at it.
"You clearly have no artistic vision then. This is a lovely piece!"
"Beauty can be very deceiving."
Rarity looked confused. What in the hay did he mean? She looked up at the statue, immediately gasping. Was the statue always in that position when she got it? Last she checked, it had its eyes covered. Why were they uncovered now?
"That's odd. I don't remember the statue being that way" Rarity said, putting a hoof to her chin.
"Exactly. It wasn't. And I doubt it'll be this way tonight" The stallion replied.
"What in the hay are you talking about?" She asked, glaring at him. "And who are you anyway?"
The stallion chuckled in response, running a hoof through his spiky mane. His brown eyes seemed.. tricky. As if he wasn't highly trustworthy. But at the same time was. It was highly confusing.
"Sorry. Got carried away by thoughts. I best be going now. But, I must ask, where'd you get this...statue?" He inquired.
Rarity noticed he said "statue", as if he thought otherwise. She thought about asking him, but suddenly figured it'd be best not to. "I'm not sure. But, I bought it from a stallion at one of the stands in town."
"Did you see his face?"
"No."
"Get his name?"
"No. Why do you ask so many questions?"
"Cause I'm the doctor. It's my job."
"Doctor who?"
"Just the doctor. Anyways, I better be off. Keep a sharp eye on that statue. Don't let anypony near it, or let it escape. Alonsey!"
And with that, the stallion ran off. His long brown coat trailing behind him. Rarity watched him disappear, still utterly confused. She looked at the statue and suddenly felt uncomfortable. With its eyes uncovered, it looked like it was staring at her. As if...judging her.
"Don't be silly, Rarity. That stallion was probably just jerking your chain. No need to worry. You have to get some beauty sleep for tomorrow. You've got lots of work to do" She assured herself, slowly walking inside.
What had the stallion being talking about anyway? What did he mean? Why had he acted like the statue was...alive? That was impossible! But, then again it had uncovered its eyes.
Rarity sighed, rubbing her temples. This was too much to handle at the moment. It was starting to give her a migraine. She decided a good night's sleep would help out. After making her usual preparations for bed she got into it, putting on her sleeping mask.
Rarity thought back to what the stallion said, biting her lip. Nothing bad would happen, right? This would just be like any other night, right? But, as Rarity began to drift, she had no clue how bad this night would be. Or how life changing.
Terror And Confusion, Mix Too Well
It was now late at night in Ponyville. And all slept peacefully under Luna's night sky. But, that peace was temporary.
Rarity snored slightly as she slept. She cringed slightly in her sleep, as she heard the most disturbing of noise. It eventually got so loud, it woke her. Behind her sleeping mask, she could see a shadow looking over her.
"Sweetie Belle, go back to bed. It's late" Rarity groggily muttered.
When the shadow refused to disappear, she groaned in annoyance, taking off her mask. Once she caught sight of what was in front of her, she screamed in terror. It was impossible! It couldn't be!
The stone statue was hovering over her bed in a pouncing position. It's mouth was open, revealing terrifying stone fangs. The once beautiful statue, was now utterly horrifying! Rarity was frozen solid, unsure of what to do. That is, until another loud noise filled the air. Only, this was different.
The wind picked up, blowing Rarity's mane back. A bright light appeared, as a blue box followed. A very familiar stallion poked his head out of the door.
"Ah ha! I knew it would come alive during the night. Best time to do hunting really. Not that there's anything wrong with day time. It's just, nighttime is more appropriate. After all, that's when most enemies do their hunting. A little too typical if you ask me. I wonder if there's an enemy out there that comes out during the day only. That would be something" The one called, 'Doctor' rambled endlessly.
"Excuse me. I do hate to interrupt your, fine conversation. But, don't you think you should be doing something like, oh I don't know, HELPING ME!?" Rarity screeched.
"Oh! Right! Sorry. Got distracted. Happens a lot. Well, sometimes. Well, a little. Well, nevermind. Just, do exactly as I say. Slowly move off the bed, and get in the TARDIS. I'll keep watching it to make sure it doesn't come after you. Alright?" He asked.
Rarity nodded gently. Although she didn't know this stallion, and thought he was slightly insane, she still obeyed. After having gotten out of the bed, she walked backwards towards him, nearly bumping into him. The statue remained in the same position, for now.
"What now?" Rarity whimpered.
"Now, we run!" He exclaimed, grabbing Rarity's hoof.
She blushed slightly as he rushed her inside the blue box. Wait, what? How were they gonna fit- Dear sweet Celestia! Was she seeing things? Or was this real? Rarity backed up, ending up on her butt.
"I-It's...it's" She stuttered.
"Bigger on the inside. Fascinating, right?" The Doctor sarcastically finished.
A loud banging sound interrupted his sarcasm. It seemed the statue was attempting to enter. But, there was no way it could. The TARDIS had already automatically locked her doors. It did, though, remind Rarity of something.
"Doctor! My sister! She's still-" Rarity was cut off.
"Taken care of" He replied, walking up the steps to a console of some sort.
"Hey, Rarity!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed, spinning in nauseating circles in a swivel chair.
The doctor flipped a few switched and started up the...box. Rarity had mustered the courage to walk up the steps, sitting on another chair. She was still attempting to grasp the situation. But, she did her best to look dignified, and began asking questions.
"So, what in Celestia's name was that thing!? Where are we!? And who exactly are you!?" Rarity demanded to know.
"Well it's quite simple really. We me it's simple. For you it'd probably be-" He began, but was quickly cut off.
"I swear by Celestia's mane, if you start rambling again, I'll punch you so hard, Celestia's ancestors will feel the pain! Now, answer my questions!" She screamed, backing him against the railing.
"Ok. 1. That creature was known as a weeping angel. A deadly creature. And I should know. I've raced them many times. 2. You're in the TARDIS. That means, 'Time And Relative Dimension In Space. Got that? Good. 3. I'm the Doctor. I travel through time, save planets and races, fight evil features, etc. Pretty much a super hero for the universe. Impressive, I know."
The Doctor smiled brightly, nearly blinding the mare still glaring at him. Rarity backed off a little, still suspicious. But, he did seem to know what he was talking about. Hopefully.
"Ok. I believe you. Here's number 4. Can you help me and my sister, and get rid of those... angels?" She asked, hugging Sweetie's shoulders.
The Doctor swished his tail, holding his head high. "Thought you'd never ask."
The TARDIS had moved far enough away from the weeping angel to be considered...semi-safe. The Doctor, Rarity, and Sweetie Belle exited, looking around.
"A farm? Now, why would she take us here?" The Doctor wondered aloud.
"Rarity? Isn't this Sweet Apple Acres?" Sweetie asked.
"Why, yes it is! I never thought I'd be so happy to see a...dirty ole farm. No offense to the Apple's'" Rarity replied.
A sudden thought barged into her mind. She'd seen AJ in town earlier when she'd been shopping. Maybe she would know something about the previous owner of the statue! Rarity quickly ushered Sweetie and the Doctor to the house, knocking on the door. A shuffling sound was heard not too much later. A sleepy pair of eyes stared at them from behind the screen door.
"Rarity? What are y'all doing here at this time a night?" Apple Jack asked, yawning.
"Forgive me, darling. It's terribly rude to wake you at such an hour. But, an emergency has come up. May we come in?" She asked.
AJ kindly opened the door, leading them into the living room. She had them sit on the couch, sitting in a chair not far away. "What's happening?"
Rarity, the Doctor, and Sweetie all began talking at once. Apple Jack hardly got a full sentence out of any of it. But, it seemed urgent. Finally, the Doctor was the only one taking. Considering he'd covered Rarity and Sweetie's mouth.
"One simple question. Do you know who owns a stand that sells...oddities?" He asked.
"As a matter fact...I do recall a stallion who sells some strange stuff" AJ answered, rubbing her chin with her hoof. "Don't know his name. He's an odd one. Don't talk hardly much, ain't never seen his face, nor got his name."
"And yet, you buy stuff from him?! And I thought the humans were stupid" The Doctor huffed.
Rarity socked him upside the head, glaring at him. He glared back. Both annoyed each other, yet found each other slightly...charming. Had no clue why though. Sweetie broke their trance by clearing her throat. "What are we gonna do now?"
"Now, I need to track down this mystery stallion. Have any clue where he lives?"
"I've heard he lives deep in the Everfree Forest."
The Doctor thanked her, and quickly trotted out the door. As he did so he muttered, "Who knew fruit could be so wise."
Rarity looked after him, biting her lip. She couldn't let him go alone! Anything could happen to him! She pushed Sweetie towards Apple Jack.
"AJ? Could Sweetie spend the night for a couple days? I have to go with him, and I don't want her getting hurt" Rarity pleaded.
"Sure thang, Sugar cube" She replied. "Her an Apple Bloom 'll have tons of fun."
Rarity thanked her, kissed Sweetie Belle's head, and ran out the door. They waved after her as she ran towards the blue box. She noticed it was starting to disappear.
"Oh no you dont" Rarity growled, picking up speed.
Using her horn, and her pace, she slammed into the two doors, forcing them open. She hung halfway out of the door, trying to pull herself in. The Doctor jumped at the loud sound. He looked up to see what it was and yelped at the sight. He ran over, pulling her in the rest of the way. The doors slammed shut behind her.
"What the hell was that!? Are you mad!?" He exclaimed.
Rarity thought about what she'd just done. After a few seconds, a smile spread across her face. She gently stock up, whipping her mane back. "Just a little."
Rarity followed Time Turner, as he was apparently called by other, very closely. Not only be case he told her to, but mainly because the Ever Free Forest was so creepy at night. It was naturally an eerie place. But at night, that was a whole another story.
Time Turner seemed unconcerned, staring intently at his tracker. Rarity had to admit, he wasn't...all bad. Once you started getting used to him, he was actually rather enjoyable to be around. If only more stallions were like him.
As they continued walking, Turner suddenly froze in his tracks. Rarity screeched to a halt herself, rather annoyed at the sudden halt. "What is it, Doctor?"
"My tracker just picked something up. It's about a quarter mile away. Let's go!" He replied, suddenly galloping forward.
"Wait, slow down!" Rarity yelped, quickly following.
The signal got stronger as the two approached their target. They stopped once they were right on top of it. Problem was, it was nowhere to be seen. They looked around, seeing nothing but green everywhere.
"I don't understand, the tracker says it's here" Turner said, looking about confused.
"We should be right on top of it" Rarity replied, still looking around.
An instant lightbulb turned on, and the two quickly looked at each other. Ever so slowly they looked at the ground. She was right. They were on top of it. Literally.
"Oh the bloody irony" Turner groaned.
"Don't..blink" Time Turner hissed.
The head of the weeping pony was sticking out of the ground. Except, it looked a little...odd. It's head looked almost hollow. Unlike any weeping angel/pony Turner had ever seen.
"Something about this is off" he muttered, examining it. "It doesn't look like an average weeping angel. Or pony. It's not attacking me when I blink. And it's seemingly...empty."
"Turner, what are you talking about?" Rarity inquired.
"I don't understand. The tracker shouldn't have reacted unless this was an actual weeping pony. This looks more like...a skeleton."
"A skeleton of a p-pony? Ew!"
"Rarity, relax. Now I just need to-" Turner was cut off.
Just as he was moving his hoof towards it, the jaw opened and snapped at his hoof. Rarity and Time Turner jumped back in surprise. Ever so slowly, the angel slowly pulled itself form the dirt and vines. It shook itself off, stumbling for a moment. It's eyeless sockets burned red as it glared bitterly at the two.
"Well, hello. Lovely night, eh?" The Doctor greeted with a small smile.
"Really? Kill it, don't greet it!" Rarity snapped.
"What? Just trying to...possibly make peace. If I made peace with a weeping pony, that'd be a first. All the way around."
Rarity rolled her eyes. Simpleton. The angel like pony turned it's attention to the forest. Before the mare or stallion could react, it leapt over the two and took off into the night. Before Rarity could react, the Doctor had followed in suit.
"Can nopony warn me before running away!?" Rarity growled as she trotted after the two.
The odd pony continued running for quite a distance, before finally coming to a halt at a stone staircase. In a quick motion it had disappeared underneath the staircase, and sealed it shut before the Docotr or Rarity had arrived.
"Oh bloody h-hell where'd i-it go?" Rarity panted.
"Oi, don't swear! And that's a good question" Turner replied.
He pulled out his sonic screwdriver and scanned the area. He stopped at the stone staircase and stood till for a few seconds. "Ah, the creature went underneath these steps. Question is, how?"
"Maybe it's a puzzle of some sort. Perhaps you need to press a certain step and it will-" Rarity was cut short as she stepped on one of the steps, it opened up, and she went plummeting down an entire flight of them.
"Or perhaps you just have to do that. Good thinking, Rarity! I'd call you a genius, but then I'd be talking about myself!" Turner called after her.
"Shut up and get your flank down here! You have to see this!" She called back.
Time Turner obeyed and trotted down the hidden staircase. It opened up into an underground...city. It was huge! And not just that, but a city made of...crystals. Rarity's eyes went to the size of lollipops, and she ALMOST started to drool.
"This...is..the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen! Besides myself of course. But, still! This is stunning! I never would've dreamed there'd be so many crystals in one place! Oh just think of the clothing I could make! Celestia herself would surely buy my work. I...I'm just...speechless!" Rarity exclaimed, gazing all around with wonder.
"This crystal isn't like any other, Rarity. I'd be cautious. It seems to be giving off some sort of powerful energy. It's best not to- RARITY! DON'T!" Time Turner screamed.
Rarity had been so awestruck by the beautiful stones she'd come across, she had reached out a hoof to touch them. So entranced, she couldn't hear what Time Turner was saying. But, right when she was about to make contact with said crystals, a hoof swiping at her own stopped her.
Rarity shrieked and jumped backwards. The same pony they had been chasing, now stood glaring at them again. It hissed angrily and forced Rarity away.
"A living pony must NEVER, touch these crystals. Their power would surely consume your very being" The creature snarled.
"Eh! You again. Great to see you. Names the Doctor. Don't ask who. Just the Doctor. Or Time Turner if you insist. My air headed, and luckily only temporary assistant, Rarity" Turner butted in.
"Hey! Don't watch it and you'll be needing more than one Doctor to stitch you back together when I'm don't with you!" She screamed in response, her nostrils flaring.
"Enough! You lovers must end your quarreling immediately! Since you're already down here, and clearly have no intentions of leaving, you must come with me. I will answer all your questions" The other pony snapped.
He began walking down the hallway. Rarity and Turner were fuming as they followed behind him. Lovers!? As if! What a sickening notion!
So Different, Yet So Alike
Rarity was sitting in the swivel chair, listening to the chaotic stallion ramble on, and on. Something about his eccentric nature made her curious. Made her want to know him better. Get closer to him. She didn't quite understand why, either. Aside from the fact he was charming, and had looks, not much else to him to attract her. Right?
"So! The TARDIS is currently tracking the whereabouts of the weeping angel. No sign of it so far. Disappointing really. I love disposing of dangerous creatures" Time Turned said, sitting in the seat beside Rarity.
"So, Doctor, where are you from? You haven't said much about yourself as I have myself" Rarity inquired, eyeing him closely.
"Very, very, very far away. So far it's painful to even think about it. That and...the fact it's gone" He replied, staring into the distance.
"What is? Your home land?"
"Me entire planet. My entire race. Every bit of it, extinct. I'm the last of my kind. And will be until I die, permanently."
"What do you mean, 'permanently?'" Rarity asked.
"Oh! Sounds like she's picked up something!" Turner exclaimed, running to check the scanner. Therefore dodging Rarity's question.
Rarity sighed, standing up. She slowly walked up to his side, peering over his shoulder. As they both did so, they threw on a pair of reading glasses at the same time. Only difference was his were black and hers were red. They both looked at each other and smiled.
"Oh, lovely!" They exclaimed, grinning gleefully.
Turner landed the TARDIS, trotting out the door. Rarity follows in suit, standing beside him. She looked at the weird object the Doctor was holding. "What's that, darling?"
"It's a portable tracker. That way we can still track the angels. And hopefully the stallion who gave you that statue" He replied, looking up.
They both stood at the edge of the Ever Free Forest. Known to be one of the most mysterious, eerie, and outright disturbing places in Equestria. Everything about it said...unnatural. But, this was no time to be scared.
"Well, alonsy!" Rarity exclaimed, trotting inside.
"Hey! You can't say that. It's my line! Bet you don't even know what it means" The Doctor growled, glaring at her as he followed her.
"It's French. For, 'Lets go'" Rarity replied, holding her head high.
"Know it all" He snorted, making Rarity giggle.
They were just so different! And yet, so damn alike. They'd get used to each other in time. Hopefully.