A Show in Manehattan

by Brony_Prototype

Rating: everyone
Tags: Original Character, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Spike, Comedy, Rarity, Romance
Length: 2041

Rarity gets an invite to a fashion show

Rarity gets invited to a fashion show from an old friend, she's all excited but the only thing she needs in order to be there is an assistant to which she asks Twilight if she can borrow Spike. Much will ensue on the way and at the fashion show...but what?

Published 2012-06-22 04:14:02 UTC
Last updated 2012-06-28 05:40:48 UTC

Getting an invite and an assistant

“Where are my gold ribbons?! Where are they?! Oh, where did I put them?!” panicked Rarity, as she ran around tearing up Carousel Boutique looking.

The reason Rarity was panicking, was because she had an important order to fill. She was supposed to make a wedding dress with gold ribbons... seemed simple enough right? Wrong! She couldn't find her ribbons anywhere. She was going crazy searching for them; she had searched high and low and was throwing everything around! Her boutique looked like a twister had passed through the place. As Rarity was frantically searching for said ribbons, she heard a knock at her door.

“Now who could that be?!” Rarity thought to herself, as she raced to the door, leaving a trail of clothes, felt and fabric behind her.

She brushed herself off and fixed her mane before opening the door. When she did, she saw a gray stallion with a black mane wearing a black suit jacket with a white shirt and a black tie, dark sunglasses and a needle and thread as a cutie mark. He removed his shades to reveal his green eyes.

“Yes, how may I help you?” asked Rarity.

“Yes, I'm looking for the owner here,” asked the stallion.

“Well I'm her!” said Rarity smiling.

“I have a letter for you and... wait, I know you from somewhere,” said the stallion, rubbing his chin.

“Um...where?” asked Rarity.

“Your name's Rarity right?” asked the stallion.

“Yes it is, what's yours?” asked Rarity, a tad confused.

“It's me Cuff Link. Remember, we went to Ponyville High together?” said Cuff Link, trying to jog Rarity's memory.

“Oh... I remember you; you were in my sewing club! It was kinda weird to see a stallion in sewing club,” joked Rarity.

“Yeah but hey, it paid off,” chuckled Cuff Link.

“So what brings you here?” asked Rarity.

“I was coming here to give you this,” said Cuff Link, as he reached into his saddlebag and pulled out an envelope.

Rarity opened the envelope and read the contents of the letter inside.

Dear Fashionista,
You are cordially invited to a fashion show in Manehattan on Friday night at seven o'clock all the way to midnight. Please no guests, I apologize in advance as we've only space for so many. The only guests that I shall permit are assistants, I do hope to see you here!
Sincerely,
Cuff Link.

“A...FASHION SHOW?!” exclaimed Rarity, as her eyes lit up.

“Yep, a lot of the high end designers are going to be there...and you're one of them,” said Cuff Link.

“Wow...I'm honored,” said Rarity, her eyes bulging in excitement.

“Alright well, I have to get going. Let your assistant know so they can mark it on your calendar. I'll see you there” said Cuff Link, as he departed.

“Wait...I don't have an assistant,” Rarity muttered to herself.

Rarity was in a bit of a pinch because she had a ton of dresses and ideas, but she couldn't lug all that stuff around without any help. What was she to do? Then she realized something... she could get Spike to be her assistant, if it were okay with Twilight of course, but Rarity was sure that it would be. She hurried off to the library to ask Twilight to borrow her dragon assistant, as she trotted she came across Pinkie Pie.

“Hey Rarity, where ya headed?” asked Pinkie Pie smiling.

“I'm on my way to the library to ask Twilight if I can borrow Spike for Friday night,” said Rarity.

“Wait... why do you need to borrow Spike?” asked Pinkie Pie.

“Well, I was invited to a fashion show in Manehattan, and I need somebody to help out with stuff,” said Rarity.

“Manehattan?! Wow... fancy!” exclaimed Pinkie Pie.

“I know. Now if you'll excuse me, I am in a bit of a hurry,” said Rarity.

“Okie-dokie-lokie! See ya later Rarity!” exclaimed Pinkie Pie, as she headed off to Sugarcube Corner, and Rarity continued on to the library.

Rarity arrived at the library and knocked on the door. A few seconds later the door opened, and Spike answered.

“Oh, hey Rarity,” he said, with hearts in his eyes.

“Spike, have you seen Twilight?” asked Rarity.

“Yeah, come on in she's re-shelving her books... for the twentieth time,” chuckled Spike.

Rarity had stepped in and had seen Twilight re-shelving her books and while putting the last book away, Twilight noticed Rarity standing there.

“Hey Rarity, what's up?” asked Twilight.

“Oh Twilight, I have amazing news. I was just invited to a fashion show in Manehattan!” exclaimed Rarity.

“That's great Rarity!” congratulated Twilight.

“Yes great. As it is, I am in dire need of an assistant and was wondering...would you mind lending me Spike for Friday night?” asked Rarity.

“If Spike doesn't mind it-”

“Course I don't mind!” exclaimed Spike, cutting Twilight off.

“Oh Spike, I knew I could count on you!” exclaimed Rarity, as she kissed the dragon on his cheek.

“Gee Rarity,” blushed Spike.

“Now come Spike, we have much preparation to do!” exclaimed Rarity, as she put Spike on her back and trotted out the door.

"Sure Rarity, anything for you!" said Spike, smitten with Rarity.

Twilight Sparkle just stood there...silent.

“Uh...bye?” said Twilight.

Twilight then went back to re-shelving all of her books, as Rarity and Spike headed back to the Carousel Boutique to prepare for the big event in Manehattan!

(A/N) Hey guys it's Brony_Prototype here, so as you may not have noticed but this is my first ever MLP:FiM story here, I only found out about this site yesterday but I was checking it out and there are a lot of awesome stories on here...I hope you liked mine so far and maybe drop a comment. If not that's cool, alright well I'll add the next chapter soon! A brohoof to all my fellow bronies /)

Preparing

Spike and Rarity were heading to the Carousel Boutique to get ready for the big fashion show, Rarity had a few ideas

for what she have Spike wear but she was clueless to what she'd wanna wear.

“I can't wait for this fashion show, everypony who's everypony will be there!” said Rarity excitedly

“I can't wait because I've always wanted to visit the big city of Manehattan” replied Spike

When they got there Rarity unlocked the door and entered the boutique, as it was before still a mess!

“Spike I do hope you'll pardon the appearance” said Rarity embarrassed

“I don't mind it at all Rarity” replied Spike

“Good, first we need your measurements...now hold still” said Rarity

Rarity had gotten out some measuring tape to take Spike's measurements , she measured his arms and his legs, his waist and neck sizes and everything...well not exactly everything...Oh get your mind out of the gutter!

“Alright perfect, I'll be right back” said Rarity as she was going to fix up a blazer for Spike

“Sweet” Spike thought to himself

Now making a blazer was pretty easy for Rarity especially a small one for Spike which wouldn't require much fabric and such. She was hard at work making that blazer, sewing and stitching and such and making sure every seam was perfect...and with Rarity's skills it was! After a few hours passed Rarity had finished Spike's suit, she had made him a black blazer which came with a purple shirt and green tie.

“Well Spike it took a while but here, try it on” said Rarity as she handed Spike the blazer

Spike entered the dressing room and put on the shirt and blazer but there was one problem...he couldn't tie his tie.

“Um...Rarity?” asked Spike

“What is it darling?” asked Rarity sweetly

“It's just that...I can't tie a tie” said Spike embarrassed

“Oh don't worry about that, hold on” said Rarity

Rarity's horn lit up and she used a little magic to tie Spike's tie in a classy Windsor knot, to which Spike was impressed, heck he even went in front of a mirror to check himself out!

“Hey there, what this? Something Rarity cooked up...yeah that's right! Not only is she pretty but the clothes she makes are awesome” said Spike talking to his reflection

Rarity chuckled a bit at Spike but she was happy nonetheless that Spike was happy, now it was Rarity's turn. She had a few dresses in mind but she didn't know what to wear but at least she had Spike to help her pick.

“Oh assistant” said Rarity in a sing-song voice

“Yes Rarity?” asked Spike

“I'm going to try on a few dresses, I want you to tell me which one looks best and the others we'll just bring for the show” said Rarity

“Sure thing Rarity!” said Spike excitedly

“Alright, I'll be right back” said Rarity

Rarity had gone into the other room to try on a dress for the show, it took her about a good five minutes but she got the first dress on, it was a light blue dress with red ribbons and a few diamonds at the bottom with light blue shoes to match.

“How's this one?” asked Rarity

Spike's jaw hit the floor, to him it didn't matter what she wore because in Spike's eyes Rarity was the most beautiful pony in Ponyville.

“It looks good, but I don't like the color too much” said Spike

“Alright, I'll go try on another” said Rarity

Rarity went back into the room to change out of the dress she had on and changed into another one, this time it was a crimson red dress only this dress had golden beading and white ribbon and came with a matching red hat and red shoes.

“How about this one?” asked Rarity

“It's nice but...I think the hat is a bit excessive” said Spike

“I do agree, thank you Spike...I may go with this one because I like the red with the gold ribbon and ruffles” said Rarity

“OK...even though you didn't really need me because you look beautiful in anything” said Spike smiling

“Oh Spikey-wikey you are just too sweet!” said Rarity as she gave Spike a kiss on the cheek

It was settled, both Spike and Rarity had what they were going to wear and Rarity then knew what she was going to bring to the show. She had a few dresses lined up already.

“Alright Spike, I want you to go back to the library and get a good night's sleep because I want you here early because it is a long train ride from here to Manehattan” said Rarity

“Sure thing Rarity” said Spike as he headed off

“Be sure to take extra special care of that blazer” said Rarity

“Don't you worry Rarity” said Spike as he headed towards the door

“Spike...wait, come here” said Rarity

“What do you need?” asked Spike

“Well...I just wanted to say thanks again” said Rarity as one more time she kissed him on his cheek

“Aw gee, Rarity” said Spike as he blushed, his legs felt numb and he felt like he was on cloud nine

Spike left to the library as Rarity went to finish up that dress she was making despite having no gold ribbon but it was okay, she still had another three days to add the final touches on it. When Spike had gotten back to the library, Twilight had noticed Spike in his snazzy new blazer that Rarity had made for him.

“Wow Spike, looking spiffy” said Twilight

“Thanks Twilight, I'm going to turn in a little early because I'm kinda tired and Rarity wants me up early” said Spike as he went upstairs

“Sleep well Spike” said Twilight

Spike had unbuttoned his blazer, untied his tie and unbuttoned his shirt and folded them neatly and put them on a dresser, he then got in his bed and got under his blanket and went to sleep.

(A/N) Hey fellow bronies, there went chapter 2...many apologies for it being almost a week late but I had the dreaded writer's block but I today I heard that song “All Night Long” by Lionel Richie and it inspired me a little bit and inspired future chapters in the story. So until next time my fellow bronies /)