Author's Note

So here we are at the first real "Sunnity" chapter (thanks to Toiski for the shipping name), and I have to say that this one was fun to write. Be warned, below you will find very light domination, spanking and even more blushing Sunset Shimmer than normal.

Indulging the Designer

Sunset was starting to think this may not have been the wisest idea of her life. Since the unicorn had suggested that she would let Rarity take charge of her for the day her designer friend had been wearing a smile that made Sunset worry. It was a small, evil smirk that, combined with Rarity's half lidded eyes, implied a very interesting day. As Rarity ushered Sunset into the small building that doubled as Rarity's home and workplace that devilish smile only seemed to intensify. Sunset was going to say something as she came through the door, only for Rarity to hold a finger to her lips before the unicorn could make a sound.

“Sunset, wait here,” said Rarity, her tone firm and commanding. The way the designer had uttered that last word seemed to glue Sunset's feet to the floor and the unicorn found herself waiting as Rarity left the room. Sunset blushed slightly as she watched Rarity leave. She had to have been swaying her hips that way on purpose.

Sunset's heart was pounding in her chest, the unicorn unsure of what was about to happen. During the drive here Rarity had given Sunset numerous chances to retract her offer, saying that her friend was under no obligation to do this, and that if she became uncomfortable she could stop it at any time. Rarity had stressed that last point, but Sunset had said again and again that she would be fine. But now with a simple three word command Rarity had undone the unicorn's surety. Sunset wanted to indulge her friend, but at the same time she wasn't sure she'd be able to handle it. Pinkie had always told Sunset that is was the most uptight people that were the most intense in bed, and since Pinkie had managed to pull each of their friends into 'bed' before, including Rarity, Sunset was certain she had been speaking about the designer. Sunset blushed as she realized how much that idea excited her.

Several minutes passed before Rarity returned to the waiting unicorn. The designer had changed her outfit which wasn't surprising to Sunset, Rarity would change her clothing whenever she had the chance. What was surprising to Sunset was what Rarity had chosen to wear; she had discarded her typical skirt in favor of a tight pair of leggings, jet black and made of some material Sunset couldn't identify, Rarity also sported a shirt that hugged her curves, the tight fabric and plunging neckline accentuating her breasts and drawing Sunset's eyes to her cleavage, and just below where the neckline stopped a single strap of red leather wove back and forth across Rarity's torso, before plunging down to her hip. Sunset's blush returned as she realized Rarity had been watching Sunset's eyes follow the the strip of leather.

“I shall assume that the way your mouth is practically watering that you appreciate my little ensemble, darling,” said Rarity with a smirk as she stepped closer to the stunned unicorn. Sunset had been so distracted by her friend's new look that she hadn't noticed the garment bag Rarity had slung over her arm until she passed it to her.

“I-I do...” stammered Sunset, fumbling with the bag. “It must have taken a lot of work I mean...”

“Not at all, just a little something I'd thrown together just in case,” said Rarity as she slowly ran a hand along Sunset's arm, her fingers dancing across the unicorn's jacket before reaching up and lightly brushing Sunset's neck. The barely existent edges of Rarity's nails seemed to set Sunset's skin on fire. “What's in that little bag however, that took a bit of work...”

It took Sunset a moment to realize that the thumping sound in her ears was her own heartbeat. Rarity was circling her like some predator, her eyes hungry and roaming across the unicorn. This time there was no alcohol to cloud Sunset's mind and she found that she was more intimidated now than she had been when Rarity had her almost naked the night before. As Rarity made her way behind Sunset the unicorn was desperately trying to pull her courage back together; she was a former student of a godlike being, one of the finest mages that Equestria had ever trained, she'd saved lives and faced monsters, including the demons of her own personality. She was not going to lose her nerve just because one of her friends was looking at her like that. Sunset was certain she could handle this.

That certainty lasted until the tips of Rarity's fingers slipped under the back of her shirt and grazed her skin. Sunset couldn't help but let out a small gasp that would have been more suited to Fluttershy than the unicorn.

“As delightful as it is making you squirm, I really must insist you try on that outfit,” whispered Rarity in Sunset's ear, the designer's warm breath brushing against the back of Sunset's neck. “As happy as your offer has made me I simply must get some things done today as well.”

Sunset almost tripped over her own legs as she practically ran towards the small changing area that Rarity had placed in the corner of her work space. She wasn't entirely sure whether her speed was due to a desire to put a little space between her and Rarity or if it was because of some budding need to do as the designer asked. If anyone asked Sunset would claim the former.

As Sunset opened the garment bag she discovered that the outfit Rarity had given her was very revealing. The shirt had almost nothing to it, being a piece of black fabric that would barely cover her chest, a small white heart design rested right where Sunset's cleavage would begin. The shirt's size made it look so tight that Sunset was sure she wouldn't be able to wear her bra underneath. The skirt that went with it was little better, being a tiny thing with white frills all along its edge that reminded her of a french maid's uniform. If Sunset bent over even the tiniest bit in it she would have been flashing anyone behind her. The 'clothes' weren't what forced another blush from Sunset's cheeks however, it was the two other items that rested in the bag. The first was a small, unadorned, black thong that Rarity clearly expected Sunset to wear in place of her panties. The second item was a thin strip of leather, that in keeping with the rest of the outfit had white edges, and featured a small heart shaped lock.

It was a collar.

Rarity wanted her to wear a collar.

Sunset's mind was buzzing. Rarity wanted her to wear an outfit that would make Sunset feel like she would have better off naked, and the designer wanted her to wear a locking collar on top of it all. This was crazy and Sunset's brain simply refused to permit this. She'd have to close the bag and apologize to her friend. Sunset would do almost anything for her friends but her mind seemed to think this was the line.

Sunset's hands however didn't seem to get the message, and before the unicorn really knew what she was doing she had thrown her own clothes to the side of the dressing room and donned her new attire.

A shudder ran through Sunset's body as she heard the collar lock around her neck.

Mustering her courage Sunset left the small dressing room, expecting Rarity's probing eyes to be waiting for her. Sunset stepped through the curtain, one hand trying to tug the tiny skirt a bit lower, the unicorn's eyes screwed shut and a blush blazing on her cheeks. Sunset braced herself for Rarity's assessments and waited. And waited... Several moments slipped by in silence. Sunset strained her ears, just barely making out the sound of a sewing machine. Curiosity won out over embarrassment and Sunset managed to open her eyes. The unicorn was greeted by the sight of an empty showroom. Rarity had left while Sunset was changing and the unicorn wasn't sure whether to be annoyed or grateful. Sunset's brain said this was a good thing, she could just turn around, get her clothes back on and tell Rarity she had to leave, but Sunset's feet didn't agree and the unicorn found herself walking towards the sound of Rarity's work.

“R-rarity?” said Sunset quietly as she found her way into the designer's workroom. Rarity had been working on some sort of dress, her glasses now added to her dark outfit, but the designer stopped as Sunset spoke. Sunset felt a sudden pulse of fear as the sewing machine stopped and Rarity rose from her seat.

“Now now, Sunny, that is no way to address me,” sighed Rarity, sounding almost like a disappointed teacher. In just a few steps Rarity was in front of Sunset, her eyes stern as she examined the unicorn. “In the future I expect you to address me as Miss Rarity, or simply Miss, am I clear?”

Rarity was looking at Sunset, waiting for her to respond. Sunset knew she should say yes, she did understand after all, but her mouth had joined the list of body parts that had decided to rebel against Sunset's brain that day and she found that she could barely mumble out a vaguely affirmative sound. It seemed that Rarity was not satisfied with mumbling, as the designer was quick to sigh and turn back to her work table, picking up something Sunset couldn't see.

“Sunny, I know that you're new to this dear, but I expect clear answers when I ask you a question, do you understand how to address me?” asked Rarity, the hint of disappointment in her voice stinging Sunset for some reason. Sunset mumbled again. The unicorn didn't even see the ruler snap out from behind Rarity's back.

“Yes, Miss Rarity!” yelped Sunset as the wooden ruler connected with her behind, the tiny skirt offering no protection from the gentle but firm impact. Sunset had never been spanked before, and the slight sting the ruler had left on her exposed rear made her believe that she did not want to experience it again. The blush that came to her cheeks however...

“Much better,” smirked Rarity as she placed the ruler back on her table. “As much as I would like to spend the rest of our day instructing you in the finer points of what I expect from you, I really must get this dress done and I'm sure you'll be a great help...”

When Sunset had offered to let Rarity take charge of her she had expected a few things; a strange outfit, which she was wearing, that Rarity would probably be surprisingly harsh, the swats she'd received from the ruler over the day had confirmed, and possibly that Rarity had a secret sex dungeon somewhere in her home, though Sunset hadn't seen one yet. After several hours of Rarity directing her Sunset had made a few discoveries that she would not have expected at the start of the day. Sunset had not expected her day to turn into playing housemaid for her friend, it had though with the unicorn performing a list of chores that Rarity had given her. Sunset had not expected to discover that Rarity while quick to provide Sunset with gentle corporal punishment had been remarkably gentle and caring with the unicorn so far, a break in the designer's work had seen her order Sunset to relax with her on the sofa. Sunset had not expected the sound of disappointment in Rarity's voice to sting the way it did, or for the sound of Rarity's approval to lift her spirits.

And Sunset had certainly not expected to discover that she was enjoying all this...

As the day had progressed Sunset had found a small part of herself craving the few words of approval Rarity would give her after each task. Sunset had found a spring in her step as she'd head back to Rarity after completing her work or finding what the designer had asked her to retrieve. The unicorn had even stopped worrying about her outfit, after the first hour of tugging at her skirt anyway. It had been like Rarity wasn't even looking at the skin Sunset had on display, like her friend wasn't even seeing the clothes anymore and just looking at redhead, sometimes with approval, sometimes with a touch of annoyance, but always at Sunset and not the outfit.

“Miss Rarity, I found that thread you wanted,” said Sunset with a smile as she handed the spool of light blue thread to the girl that had been controlling her throughout the day. So far Rarity had finished nearly a dozen dresses for various customers, and with each completed item she had been sure to praise Sunset for how much of a help she had been.

“Oh wonderful work, Sunny,” said Rarity with a smile. Sunset couldn't help but blush as her friend spoke her nickname. Their other friends would often call the unicorn 'Sunny' in friendly conversation but before today Rarity had seemed almost hesitant to do so, but today she hadn't said 'Sunset' once since Sunset's collar had gone on. For Sunset there was now something almost naughty about the way Rarity would say it, but somehow also something reassuring about it.

The unicorn stood a few steps behind Rarity as she worked, waiting for her to issue some new order or request. For some reason Sunset couldn't help but squirm, surprisingly eager for her owner to direct her.

Sunset blushed hard with realization, she had just thought of Rarity as her 'owner'.

Today had made more than a few odd thoughts run through Sunset's head. Thoughts of Rarity ordering her to change again, but this time without the privacy of a changing booth. Thoughts of Rarity being rougher with her. Thoughts of Rarity ordering her into bed...

“Sunny, darling, did you hear me?” asked Rarity pulling the blushing unicorn from her increasingly perverted thoughts.

“I'm sorry, Miss Rarity, I didn't...” answered Sunset quietly, expecting the too familiar sting of the ruler at any point. The sting never came.

“I asked if you wanted to stop, Fluttershy will be here for tea in a few minutes,” said Rarity quietly as she left her work table and stood before Sunset. “You've been marvelous today, but I have no intention of parading you in front of our friends like this.”

Sunset's heart was pounding in her chest. Yes today had been an experience, perhaps even one that Sunset would like to repeat, but the idea of Fluttershy seeing her like this made the unicorn nervous. Her outfit was back in her worries, she'd been accidentally flashing Rarity her behind all day and doing that to Fluttershy felt wrong. Wrong but exciting. The idea of serving Rarity in front of someone began to worm its way into Sunset's mind. Rarity wouldn't hesitate to spank Sunset in front of Fluttershy, she was sure of that. Rarity wouldn't hesitate to order Sunset around the way she had been, and she'd expect the unicorn to be just as obedient to Fluttershy as well. That thought excited her, made a heat pulse under her skin.

“I-I want you to...” muttered Sunset, still half expecting the ruler to strike her for her mumbling, but when it didn't and a look of confusion washed across Rarity's face the unicorn explained. “I don't want to stop, Miss Rarity, I'd like to keep going like this.” Sunset was fairly certain that her blush had finally reached the same shade as her hair.

The confusion on Rarity's face vanished, replaced by what Sunset could only call pure joy, and Sunset suddenly found herself pulled against the designer. Rarity's arm had snaked around the unicorn's exposed midriff, pulling her against the designer, her other hand had grabbed Sunset by the back of her hair. Rarity's lips found Sunset's, the kiss forceful and passionate. Sunset's knees almost gave way as she kissed back. As the two women held the kiss Sunset's senses were alight, feeling everything; the metal heart of her collar pressed against her, the tug of Rarity's fingers in her hair, the designer's heartbeat pounding against Sunset's own chest. A moment turned into a minute, a minute turned into several. Sunset found her hands pinned behind her as Rarity kissed down the unicorn's neck. Rarity's leg pressed between Sunset's getting ever closer to the burning need that had formed in Sunset's core...

Of course at that point the doorbell rang. The pair jumped apart, both blushing red.

“Sunny, be a dear and get that, I'll be in the sitting room,” said Rarity as she smoothed down her shirt, her breath coming in slight gasps. Sunset had to consciously step back from her friend, her body was screaming at her to push Rarity against the wall and slake the desperate want that had built up inside her. The sight of the ruler resting next to Rarity's glasses made her turn and slowly walk to the door. Sunset could almost feel Rarity's eyes peaking under her too short skirt as she walked. As Sunset reached the door she didn't even hesitate. Rarity had told her to get the door, so she would, and she'd do it right.

“Welcome, Miss Fluttershy, Miss Rarity is waiting for you in the sitting room,” said Sunset after she opened the door to Fluttershy, doing her best to stay calm. As Sunset did the best curtsy she could manage in the tiny skirt and moved to the side to let Fluttershy pass she could see a blush spreading across Fluttershy's face.

“S-sunny?” stammered Fluttershy as she stared at the unicorn. Sunset stood by the door, trying to avoid the shy girl's eyes, growing increasingly worried that the door was still open and someone might see her.

“Please, Miss Fluttershy, Miss Rarity will be happy to explain inside...” said Sunset, her heart pounding as Fluttershy's eyes peaked out from behind her hair to look over Sunset's new outfit. “Please?”

To Sunset's relief Fluttershy finally came inside, and the subservient unicorn lead her to the room Rarity was waiting in. Sunset was acutely aware that her skirt was probably flicking up as she walked. She wasn't quite sure how she felt about that right now. Rarity was waiting in the modest room she entertained her guests, her formfitting black outfit replaced by a more conservative purple coat and pants.

“Fluttershy, darling, I'm so glad you didn't have to cancel our tea time today,” said Rarity happily as she hugged the shy girl, completely ignoring Sunset as she did.

“U-um... Rarity, why is Sunset half naked?” asked Fluttershy, her voice barely louder than a whisper.

“Oh don't mind her darling, Sunny has agreed to wait on me today,” smirked Rarity as she motioned for Sunset to stand next to her sofa as she and Fluttershy sat down. The unicorn was quick to take her place at Rarity's left. Embarrassingly quickly if Sunset was honest.

“O-oh.. um.. okay,” muttered Fluttershy.

Rarity had invited Sunset to these tea dates before and the unicorn had a fair idea what was going to happen. As Sunset stood to the side of the pair she knew she about to be treated to the latest gossip of Canterlot Highschool, something she used to care a great deal about but had been avoiding since her reformation. Sunset was relieved when Rarity caught her attention halfway through a discussion about the latest romantic scandals of the football team.

“Sunny, tea for both of us if you please,” said Rarity offhandedly.

“Of course, Miss Rarity,” said Sunset as she turned to leave the room, jumping as she suddenly felt a hand pat her butt. The unicorn managed to turn and look back at her temporary owner, seeing a devilish smile playing across the designer's lips. Sunset could feel her heart skip a beat. As she left the room she deliberately swung her hips a bit more, forcing her skirt to flick up and reveal her exposed butt to both Rarity and Fluttershy.

Sunset could just manage to hear Fluttershy fainting onto the sofa and Rarity trying to revive the girl as she made their tea.

“It's fine darling, I assure you,” said Rarity for the third time as she pinched the bridge of her nose.

“It really is, Fluttershy, I promise,” agreed Sunset as she smiled at the shy girl.

“Oh... u-um... if you're sure...” muttered Fluttershy as she stood up from the sofa, slowly walking towards Sunset, still hiding behind her hair as she did. When she was just a bit more than a foot from Sunset she managed to look out from behind her pink hair and look deep into Sunset's eyes, a look of determination coming across her gentle face. “Sunny, please go get more biscuits from the kitchen.”

“Of course, Miss Fluttershy,” said Sunset with a smile, the unicorn quickly running to the kitchen to retrieve the snack. It had taken almost an hour of encouragement from both Rarity and Sunset to get Fluttershy to issue even this tiny command.

Rarity on the other hand had been liberal with her orders. The designer had made Sunset serve tea, fetch dresses to show off, kneel next to her owner, and had even gotten the unicorn to provide the pair with the best amateur massages she'd been able to perform. Throughout it all Sunset had also been subjected to more and more molestation from Rarity; hands grabbing her ass, fingers roaming across bare skin, she'd even tangled her fingers in Sunset's hair and pulled her head back to show off her collar. The treatment had left Sunset excited and with her heart pounding. It had also made Sunset certain that she wanted to do all this again.

“See darling, was that so hard?” asked Rarity as Sunset placed the packet of biscuits down in front of her blushing friend. Sunset was about to resume her place next to Rarity's sofa but the designer directed her to kneel by her legs instead. Sunset was, again, embarrassingly quick to obey, gently pressing her side against Rarity's legs.

“I-I guess not...” smiled Fluttershy as she took one of the chocolate coated treats from the table. Rarity also took one of the long chocolate covered biscuits from the packet, but instead of eating it as Fluttershy had she held it in front of Sunset. This game was something Rarity had done earlier, and Sunset had earned a firm smack of the ruler for eating it before instructed, so this time the unicorn simply held her mouth open, her tongue poking out just a little. Rarity slowly traced the biscuit across Sunset's lip, slowly placing the now melting chocolate on Sunset's tongue. After a moment and a nod from Rarity Sunset bit down and devoured the treat, Fluttershy watching the whole time.

“Good girl, Sunny,” said Rarity as she gently scratched behind Sunset's ear, as though she were a favored pet.

Several minutes passed with Rarity and Fluttershy finishing their gossip mongering, Sunset kneeling and enjoying the gentle scratching Rarity was still giving her. After Rarity's grand reveal that she was certain that Vinyl Scratch was crushing on the far more conservative Octavia, Fluttershy said goodbye to the pair and promised to keep what had happened to herself. Sunset may have been enjoying herself, but she wasn't quite ready for all of her friends to know what had gone on. Rarity had even let Fluttershy out herself, so that Sunset would have time to get her normal clothes back on.

“Uh, Rarity, we've got a slight problem,” grumbled Sunset as she walked back into the designer's work room. When Rarity looked up from her latest design Sunset was quick to point at her throat, the leather collar still locked there. “You never gave me a key to this thing.”

“Oh!” gasped Rarity as she jumped up from her work, fumbling around in her desk before pulling free a small silver key and handing it to Sunset. “I'm so sorry, darling.”

“No problem, it just would have been a little awkward wearing it everywhere...” said Sunset with a smile before handing Rarity back the key, but before she could give her friend the collar Rarity gently wrapped the unicorn's hand around it.

“I want you to keep it, as a memento,” said Rarity, a gentle smile on her lips. “And for if you should ever feel like indulging me again...”

Sunset blushed and slid the leather strip into her pocket, taking a moment to gather her thoughts before telling her friend, “I-I'd like to indulge you again sometime...”

The pair left it at that, a promise of future activities, and hugged before Sunset left. If she'd looked back she just might have seen the wistful look on the designer's face.