When Fluttershy and Twilight walked inside Carousel Boutique, Pinkie Pie was currently being fitted in her dress while Applejack sipped from a juice box to the side. Pinkie was eerily still as Rarity made the modifications to her dress. Apparently Rarity had talked Pinkie Pie into sporting one of her foal fashion dresses to the gala. Pinkie Pie’s was of course pink with a candy motif. A lollipop picture adorned the front of the dress and pictures of other candies were dotted around the body seemingly at random but in a way that, at a distance, gave the appearance of sprinkles. The body of the dress was the longest part and it want all the way to the tip of Pinkies tail where a small white skirt fanned out. Underneath this was a plain red diaper cover. The white skirt and red diaper cover gave the appearance of a cherry on top of whipped cream. Seeing Fluttershy and Twilight enter the shop caused Pinkie Pie to leap with excitement.

“Fluttershy! Twilight!” Pinkie sang happily. Rarity quickly grabbed her before she jumped away.

“Hold on I’m almost finished,” Rarity said annoyed by the sudden movement. Pinkie shook expectantly while Rarity finished some stitching.

“Howdy,” Applejack said positively. “You know Twilight. We’re supposed to be trying on dresses you didn’t have to wear one here.” Applejack said noticing the rather showy dress Twilight wore in.

“Twilight gets a little nervous when she goes out without anything covering her diaper,” Fluttershy said lovingly.

“It’s not really covering anything,” Applejack said swatting at Twilight’s tutu which stopped about halfway down her body.

“I guess it’s the thought that counts,” Twilight said shrugging.

“Twilight!” Pinkie pie screamed now that Rarity was finished. She jumped off of Applejack’s head and vaulted over Fluttershy to embrace Twilight in a hug that quickly became a tackle as the two fell to the ground.

“Pinkie!” Rarity shrieked. “Just because I’m done making adjustments doesn’t mean you should jump around in it. You’ll tear a seam.” Rarity and Fluttershy combined their strength to help pull Pinkie Pie off of Twilight. The purple alicorn lay dazed and confused from Pinkie’s surprise attack.

“Aww but I have so much affection to give,” Pinkie said latching on to Fluttershy.

“If you’re going to be hopping around like that at least take the dress off so you don’t ruin it,” Rarity said angrily. Pinkie Pie seemed to lose all form as she slid out of the dress, perfectly catching it with a hangar before it hit the ground and effortlessly tossing it on a nearby rack. “So what did you think of that one Applejack?” Rarity asked caught up in her own design.

“I don’t know Rare. It still doesn’t seem like somethin’ I could pull off,” Applejack said unsure.

“Pull what off?” Twilight said curiously.

“Oh Rarity was wantin me ta wear somethin’ from her new line to tha gala,” Applejack said a little embarrassed. “An I’m not entirely sold on em’ just yet.”

“Still think they are too infantile huh?” Rarity said as if that were a challenge.

“Isn’t that tha point?” Applejack said confused.

“Well yes, but I can still pull off the signature foal fashion look without it being ‘infantile’,” Rarity said styling her mane.

“Look Rare I’m more than happy to help spread the word about it some other way. You don't have to make a special style just for me.”

“Tell you what, look at the one I made for Fluttershy and then make up your mind.”

“Really you’re getting one?” Applejack said looking at Fluttershy confused.

“I know,” Twilight laughed. “Isn’t it great?”

“I was impressed with the design she gave me,” Fluttershy explained. “And I really do want to help her market her new clothing line so I said yes.”

“Now watch and be amazed Applejack,” Rarity said as she swiftly grabbed Fluttershy and brought her on to a small platform. She then wheeled out a rack of dresses that had Fluttershy’s on it. With expert precision Rarity quickly helped Fluttershy get dressed. Fluttershy's dress was a dark blue with purple frills. The skirt had an opposite pallet purple with dark blue frills and covered most of Fluttershy’s tail. The skirt also covered most of Fluttershy’s diaper cover which in this case was operating more like bloomers. The diaper cover was a slightly lighter shade of blue with one line of pink lace around the middle of it. It was only noticeable from a certain angle or when Fluttershy moved and even then it was only glimpses. Rarity topped the ensemble off with a purple feather tucked behind Fluttershy’s ear. Twilight was ogling Fluttershy in a dream like state. Applejack stood surprised at the result. “Now what do you think Applejack? Still too infantile?” Rarity said proudly.

“Credit where its do Rarity you somehow made it look appealing,” Applejack said humbly.

“Wow honey you look amazing,” Twilight said hopping on the stage with Fluttershy.

“It definitely wasn’t what I was expecting,” Fluttershy said not used to her clothing being so brash. “And these bloomers feel a little strange,” Fluttershy said purposefully avoiding calling them what they were.

“You get used to it,” Twilight said giggling.

“So I assume you’re going to place an order for one Applejack?” Rarity said proudly.

“Ah don’t know about that just yet,” Applejack said seriously. “Can you send me a design before I commit to it? Maybe something that’s not quite as uhh eye-catching,” Applejack said trying to find the right words.

“I’ll work on it,” Rarity said grabbing a notebook. “I already had some ideas in mind that I can tweak for you.” Applejack rolled her eyes. Of course Rarity already had a design planned for her. As Fluttershy was removing her dress Rainbow Dash barged into the room suddenly.

“Sorry I’m late,” rainbow Dash said out of breath. “I got caught up managing a rouge cloud.”

“No you didn’t you were asleep,” Pinkie blurted catching Rainbow Dash on her lie.

“Well better late than never I suppose,” Rarity said. “Now I’ll assume you’ll be ordering one of my foal fashion dresses for the gala."

“What?” Rainbow Dash said angrily. “You called me out here just to throw this sales pitch at me again?”

“Come on Rainbow everypony else is wearing one,” Rarity said persuasively. Rainbow Dash looked at Applejack who started sweating nervously.

“Hold on I didn’t agree to nothing yet," Applejack said shifting uncomfortably. "I just thought I should humor some designs is all."

“Ugh not you too,” Rainbow Dash said dismissively.

“Nopony’s forcing you Rainbow Dash,” Rarity reminded. “I would appreciate the exposure though.”

“Sorry Rare, but there’s no way you’re getting me into one of those. You’re lucky enough to get me into a regular dress." Rarity gave an angry smirk. And moved toward Twilight to work on her dress design. Given that Twilight would be a royal dignitary at the gala Rarity’s dress design was surprisingly regal. It was a white dress with gold trim and had a skirt the flowed well past Twilight’s flank covering Twilight’s diaper completely. The dress also featured some lace decoration around twilight’s wings. When she folded them out the light coming in from the room shone through the lace and gave her a glow. Despite the regality and elegance of her dress Twilight seemed to be disappointed by it, but accepted the disappointment as she figured it was important for a princess to look regal at public events. Rarity could read Twilight’s disappointment,

“I know not what you were expecting,” Rarity said apologetically. “But I thought it might be for the best if you toned it down a bit for the gala. Important political figures will be there and we want out princess to look the part.”

“Yeah you’re right,” Twilight said with a sigh "It does look really pretty Rarity."

“But of course,” Rarity said with a smile. She quickly made some small modifications. After she was finished Twilight took it off and stood next to Fluttershy sadly. Fluttershy nudged her reminding her of the full day of play she promised after the gala and that seemed to brighten Twilight’s spirits. “Ok Rainbow you’re up,” Rarity said still angry at the Pegasus for not even considering one of her new designs.

“You did get my letter about how I wanted it right?” Rainbow asked concerned. “I might get called in by the wonderbolts to help with the show so I have to be able to take it off in a flash should the need arise,” rainbow Dash said using the opportunity to brag about herself for a bit.

“I got it Rainbow and I’ve got just the thing.” Rarity revealed a leather jacket combined with a white skirt that stuck out from the bottom of it. “It’s pretty easy to get in and out of. The jacket has a zipper and you can just step out of the skirt. What do you think?”

“It’s perfect Rarity!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed.

“Not my most stylish work I’ll admit, but function has to come before form I suppose.”

“As long as I can get out of it in a flash I don’t care how it looks.”

“You say that now,” Rarity said devilishly.

“So,” Applejack interjected. “Did ya need anything else cuz I gotta get back to tha farm. Ifin’ we’re done here that is.”

“Well yes but before you all go I wanted to get your opinion on my dress for the gala.”

“I’m sure it looks fine Rarity,” Fluttershy said sweetly. “You have such a good fashion sense.”

“Yeah and you’re not going to get any good feedback out of us fashion slobs,” Rainbow Dash added.

“Speak for yourself Rainbow,” Twilight said proudly. “I have actually read several books on the subject, so even though I am a ‘fashion slob’ I won’t let that stop me from giving a solid review of Rarity’s dress.”

“What are you talking about,” Rainbow Dash called Twilight out. “You only care if it’s cute or not.”

“The cuteness of the dress is an important factor in the overall design," Twilight said in a scholarly tone. "And I am an expert on cute.”

“You sure are sweetie,” Fluttershy said coyly giving Twilight a tap on her exposed diaper.

“Hey Fluttershy the cakes are renting a room if you want to keep that up,” Pinkie Pie said snidely.

“Woah!” Rainbow Dash and Applejack said in unison.

“That was a good one Pinkie,” Rainbow Dash said giving Pinkie Pie a hoof bump.

“Thank you thank you,” Pinkie said doing some small bows. Fluttershy and Twilight were giggling slightly having been thoroughly roasted by Pinkie Pie. The joking was interrupted by Rarity who had snuck off to get changed into her dress and now had suddenly thrown herself on to her small stage with fanfare. She was sporting one of her foal fashion dresses. Her dress was in a sailor motif. It was white with blue edging and a blue scarf that extended behind her neck and a neckerchief that hung down from the collar. The skirt for her dress was blue with small white stripes and it stopped at the tip of the tail. She was also wearing a solid white diaper cover with a large blue bow instead of the frills her diaper covers usually have. She also used her magic to roll two clothing racks on to the stage showing off her new foal fashion line. It was clear that for this line she was focusing on different occupations instead of the usual animal motif and these had varying degrees of success.

“Well what do you think?” Rarity asked the crowd of her friends.

“Your dress looks really cute,” Twilight blurted.

“I don’t think some of the other designs quite worked out though,” Applejack critiqued gesturing to one particularly bad design representing a fire fighter.

“They all look like baby clothes to me,” Rainbow said adding her two cents to the conversation.

“I admit some of the designs need a lot of work,” Rarity said quietly. “With this line I really tried to avoid turning everypony into a lace monster. I tried to make the cuteness stem from the outfit idea itself you know.”

“I think it could work,” Fluttershy said encouragingly. Though Rarity questioned the honesty of her statement. “The sailor one is definitely the best though.”

“Good eye Fluttershy, that’s because it’s the only one that’s completely finished right now,” Rarity said elegantly. “That’s why I chose it to be my dress for the gala.”

“It should definitely turn some heads,” Applejack said trying to stay positive.

“That’s the plan Applejack,” Rarity said happily. “Well I do appreciate you all coming for your fittings, it’s good that I got to take care of it all at once. I do, however, need you all to leave. I must finish the final alterations the gala will be here before you know it. Applejack you should stay, I’ve got some ideas for your dress I want to bounce off of you.”

“Ok,” Applejack said a little unsure.

“It was nice seeing you Rarity,” Twilight said as she and Fluttershy were leaving. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie followed the out.

“Do come again soon,” Rarity called out happily as the left closing the door behind them. With a wave pinkie skipped off into a separate direction as the Sugar Cube Corner was in a different direction than Twilight and Rainbow Dash’s houses. This left Twilight, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash alone as they walked toward their houses.

“So how are things going,” Rainbow Dash said awkwardly. “You know with you two.” Twilight grew noticeably flustered. Fluttershy was on guard.

“It’s been going really well,” Fluttershy answered honestly. “I think we’re both really happy.”

“That’s good,” Rainbow said with an extra effort on being genuine. “I really mean it.” There was a long silence as Fluttershy and Twilight walked and Rainbow fluttered. Finally the fork in the road that Rainbow would have to take to reach her house appeared. As this approached Rainbow Dash stopped and turned to face Twilight and Fluttershy. “Look uh I just wanted to say,” Rainbow seemed to be struggling for words. Twilight and Fluttershy were waiting awkwardly. “Look this is hard for me to do, but I’m really sorry about how I acted. I just wanted you guys to know.” Twilight buried her head into Fluttershy’s mane. “I really am happy for you guys. So are we good?” Fluttershy nodded yes and looked to Twilight who removed her head from Fluttershy’s mane only to hide it behind her own.

“Yeah we’re good,” Twilight said. “Let’s just not bring it up again ok, it’s really awkward.”

“Bring what up again,” Rainbow Dash joked. The joke seemed to ease Twilight and Fluttershy’s anxiety. They waved bye as Rainbow Dash sped off to her house.

“Jeez talk about a mood killer,” Twilight said when Rainbow was safely out of earshot.

“Be nice Twilight,” Fluttershy scolded. “It was a rough time for her.”

“I don’t see why you have to keep making excuses for her. I don’t care how hard it was for her she left us hung out to dry back when we were cursed. All because she was jealous. It's petty.”

“Twilight I mean it! Rainbow Dash is your friend you’re supposed to be supportive.”

“You mean like she was supportive of us?” Twilight asked snidely.

“Now that’s enough of that!” Fluttershy said stopping. “I am not going to hear any more of this. Bring it up again and there’s going to be serious punishment for you.”

“Really?” Twilight said growing a little angry. Fluttershy turned and gave Twilight an angry stare to know she was serious.

“Look Twilight you agreed to belong to me. Part of that is trusting me to know what’s best for you whether you like it or not. You are going to drop it ok the past is in the past.”

“Fluttershy you can’t just make me forgive her for that,” Twilight said defensively.

“No I can’t, but I am telling you not to bring it up again so don’t!” Fluttershy said with a strong hint of finality. There had only been one other time where Fluttershy put Twilight in her place in their relationship but Twilight could tell she was serious about this. To emphasize this Fluttershy attached Twilight’s leash and deliberately only gave her a small amount of slack. Twilight kept her head down and was quiet for a bit as the two made their way to Twilight's castle. “I’m sorry,” Fluttershy said after a few minutes. “I didn’t mean to pull that card on you like that.”

“Do you really think that’s whats best for me?” Twilight asked seriously.

“Yes I do, but I didn’t mean to threaten you like that.”

“It’s ok Fluttershy. I know what I agreed to when I let you own me. I know what this collar is supposed to symbolize. You don’t have to feel bad for wanting to ... discipline me.” Fluttershy grew a little red in the face because of Twilight’s implication.

“Twilight I know we mess around with that sometimes but I was uhh,”

“You were serious,” Twilight said also getting red in the face. “I know you were serious. I was too. You can do what you want with me it’s why I’m here.”

“You really trust me that much,” Fluttershy said flattered.

“If anyone knows what’s really best for me, even more than I do, it’s you,” Twilight said lovingly.

“Well now I can’t do it,” Fluttershy said tearing up. "You're just to sweet." Twilight laughed a little.

“Ok,” twilight said hugging Fluttershy. "Just know you don’t have to feel bad about it. I belong to you.” Fluttershy gave a signal for Twilight to stop as she was on the verge of crying hysterically.

“We should spend the night at my place tonight,” Fluttershy said drying up her tears of happiness. “I’ve got to take care of the rest of my animals.”

“That’s for the best,” Twilight said. “I think Spike said he was going to need the castle for a little bit anyway. I guess even with his new cushy Canterlot job he still has to come to me to borrow books.” Twilight and Fluttershy walked back to Twilight’s castle to pack a few things before heading to Fluttershy’s cottage.

Author's Note

hey guys I've got another chapter for you. This is another one of those slice of life chapters that just show how Twi-shy's relationship is going. It got kind of sappy at the end there, but I wanted to sort of let you all know how serious Twilight and Fluttershy take this aspect of their relationship, and also to bring up some lingering tensions between Twilight and rainbow Dash from the last book. Anyway as always hope you enjoy the chapter, be back soon with another one.