Rarity's Ice Cold Romance

It was a snowy day in Ponyville, and Rarity was out, shoveling her walk, when she received an unexpected visitor.

"Princess Celestia! What are you doing here?", she asked.

"Well, Rarity. Our nephew is visiting me and Luna for Hearthwarming Eve. And I came to see if you would do him the honor of meeting him.", the regal figure smiled.

"Oh, Prince Blueblood isn't exactly my type...", Rarity replied.

"I don't believe you understand. This isn't Blueblood we're talking about. I'm referring to my other nephew, Prince Snowcat. You see, he lives way up north, where it's very cold, since he can't stand the heat. It would actually kill him, the only time he can come and visit us is during the winter. Then, he told us he was a big fan of your work. Especially the earmuffs. And when we told him you were a friend of ours, he was thrilled. So, if you can, it would really make his day.", Celestia smiled, walking away.

"Wait! Would it be too much trouble if I brought my family and stayed for the week? For Hearthwarming?", Rarity asked quickly.

"Nonsense! Snowcat would love the company! Not very many ponies come and visit where he lives. Not that anyone else lives there besides him.", she replied.

"Oh my...he sounds lonely. Does he have a special somepony?", Rarity asked, starting to feel sorry for the lonely prince.

"I'm afraid not, Snowcat has lived a very solitary life, since his parents died when he was about 14. We've tried getting him out, but we almost killed him every time we tried in the summer or the spring. So he started visiting us in the winter, but even then he never meets a special somepony who would be willing to live with him if they got married. They complain about it being too cold. But he couldn't survive otherwise.", Celestia sighed sadly.

"Well you tell him I'll be there!", Rarity said, determined to make the solitary prince happy.

A few hours later, Rarity and Sweetie Belle were all packed up and waiting at the train station.

"You're trying to meet some cute Canterlot stallion, aren't you, Rarity?", Sweetie teased.

"I'm not trying, Sweetie. I am! At least he's a big fan of my work! Oh, I bet he's dreadfully pale though, what with staying out of the sun and all..."

Rarity went on like this until they reached the Canterlot Castle, where they found Celestia, Luna, and a white unicorn, with a frosty blue mane, and a cat rolling in the snow for a cutie mark wearing a monocle and a pair of Rarity's earmuffs, having a snowball fight.

"Cat! What did I tell you about throwing snowballs at my neck? You know we have an aching neck!", Luna frowned, after the cold sphere hit her.

"Sorry, Auntie Luna!", the unicorn apologized.

Celestia turned and saw Rarity and Sweetie, "Rarity! I'm glad you could make it! What of your parents?"

"They'll be here tomorrow, now where is his highness, Prince Snowcat? I'd love to be introduced to him.", Rarity smiled.

Snowcat dashed up and put his hoof up to his forehead, beaming, "Snowcat, at your service! It's really such an honor to meet you, Miss Rarity! But you can call me Cat for short if you like."

"Oh, my...", Rarity giggled, blushing.

"Is something wrong?", Snowcat asked.

"No, it's just...you're a lot more handsome in person.", she smiled.

"Oh...thank you. You're a lot more prettier than I thought you would be.", Snowcat grinned.

"So, Cat? Do you really live at the Northern Edge of Equestria?", Sweetie Belle asked.

"I sure do! Gotta keep nice and cool, ya know? Or I would practically melt! What's your name, little one?",he smiled.

"My name is Sweetie Belle! I was wondering if you could help me with my report for school about the Northern Edge..."

"Now, Sweetie...I don't know if...", Rarity cut in before Snowcat smiled,

"I'd be thrilled to help! You know, it's not often ponies take interest in me."

Rarity examined his earmuffs closely, before asking, "Is there something different about those earmuffs?"

"I hope you don't mind, but I took the privilege of slightly modifying these to keep the cold in and the heat out by..."

"Using Snowflake Flower Petals! Of course! You, Snowcat, are a fashion genius! You apply experimentation to fashion, yet it still looks fabulous!", Rarity exclaimed, handing him back his earmuffs.

"Wow, thank you! That means a lot coming from my favorite fashion designer.", Snowcat blushed.

"Your...FAVORITE...fashion designer? Oh, please...I'm not that good...", Rarity retorted, blushing till she was entirely tinted red.

A butler came and brought them 5 cups of cocoa.

"Here you go, your majesty. 4 hot cocoas for the ladies, and 1 chilled cocoa for Cat.", he slowly said, as everyone grabbed their mugs.

"Thanks, Bud!", Snowcat grinned as he took a spoon and started scooping his out, "Frozen at exactly -234 degrees! You guys take such great care of me!"

"Wow! You must have really strong jaws, to be able chew like that!", Sweetie observed.

"Very good observation, Sweetie! In fact, not to brag, but, if I had all the muscles in my jaws in my hooves, I could pick up a house without using magic! You can put that in your report!", he smiled.

"Wow! Wait till the girls hear about this! Can I have my picture taken with you? So I have something to show my friends?", Sweetie begged.

"Of course! Here, use my camera!", Snowcat replied, handing Luna a camera.

After their picture was taken, Celestia smiled, "Okay, is everyone ready to turn in? Cat? Do you have your snow dome ready? Your room's been chilled to about -200 degrees, is that comfortable?"

"It's perfect!", Snowcat grinned, putting up a force field.

As they walked down the hall, Rarity brought up a very awkward conversation.

"Snowcat? How would you like us to get to know each other a little more...intimately?", she asked.

"Really? You don't think I'm pathetic or anything?", he asked with surprise.

"No! On the contrary, I find you very interesting and fun to be around. And I've sort of developed...ahem...feelings for you.", Rarity admitted.

"I...I...I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels like that! But even if we did get up to...marriage...would you actually live with me in temperatures of under -5 degrees?"

"Oh, Snowcat! I would go anywhere for you! And besides, it can't be that cold! Well, it was very delightful meeting you, I hope we see each other some more tomorrow.", Rarity smiled, kissing his nose, before she and Sweetie went into their room they were staying in during the week.

Rarity had made Snowcat's heart melt. (As a figure of speech, not literally!)