In the Space Between

"So, Miss Rarity, why are you friends with that Applejack?" asked Trend at lunch.

"Oh, well, girls as pure as me have to make friends with everyone. And Applejack may be...different, but she's lovely" said Rarity.

"One thing confuses me. You are good, obviously, so why are you in evil?" asked Trend.

"I haven't the slightest clue, I thought about asking Princess Luna" said Rarity. The bell rang.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow Rarity" said Trend, leaving Rarity light-headed. Applejack trotted over, shooting Trend a glare, sat in front of Rarity.

"Instead of fining your 'prince' I suggest we get out of here" said Applejack.

"Yes yes, and I've figured out how!" said Rairty.

"What?" asked Applejack.

"True love's kiss! Works every time!" said Rarity, then to hear a groan come from Applejack, "Do you have a better idea?

"Who are you gonna kiss anyway?"

"Isn't it obvious? Trend!" replied Rarity.

"Fine. Let's get the kiss and get out of here. I can't stand those stuck up princesses anymore" said Applejack, getting up and leaving.

Meanwhile, walking back to Quest Evil, Rainbow Fluttershy and Pinkie were plotting on how to get rid of Rarity. Mostly Rainbow anyway.

"That girl is pure good. Why is she here?" said Rainbow.

"Maybe she is evil. I mean Trend did pick her!" Pinkie pointed out.

"But only the wort of Evil can do that. And she was picked as a princess, not a villain" said Rainbow Dash.

"I think there's more to her than meets the eye. I think you're worried she'll beat your record of worst villain Dashie" said Fluttershy.

"Don't call me that, and I'm not worried"

"She makes a good point. You destroy everyone who gets in your way" added Pinkie.

"What are you saying? Look at her! She has a Prince wrapped around her finger!" shrieked Rainbow.

"Exactly! Evil does that. Trap the prince and then kill him" said Fluttershy. Rainbow Dash groaned and stormed off.

When Rarity entered the room, she saw the fire of anger in Rainbow's eyes. Fluttershy looked at her, a mix of determination and force, and Pinkie Pie just beamed. "Girls, should we tell Rarity here how we treat outsiders?" said Rainbow Dash.

"Hugs!" said Pinkie, as Rainbow Dash slammed her hoof in her face. "No! We destroy them!" said Rainbow Dash, menacingly towards her. Rarity ran out of the room, as saw the first face to escape.

She spotted Spike entering his room. She ran in, dragging him in, and locked the door. Rarity breathed a sigh of relief, as Spike stared at her. "So nice of you to drop in. Now, about a date-" started Spike.

"I'm gonna have to hide here. Spike can you go outside?"interrupted Rarity.

"Um, this is my room?" reasoned Spike, but looking at Rarity batt her eyelashes flirtatiously changed his mind.

Fifteen minutes later, Spike found himself sitting outside his own room, while Rarity sat inside.

"Um, Rarity, can I get a blanket and pillow?" asked Spike, as a blanket and pillow came flying out the door.

"So, Applejack, what are you wearing to the Spring Ball?" asked Twilight, the next morning, applying makeup.

"Spring Ball?" Applejack asked.

"All the girls get ready for it with the finest dresses, and boys ask out a girls" explained Starlight, packing her bag.

Applejack rolled her eyes. "What if you don't wanna go?"

Starlight and Twilight gaped at her. "Um, so, that isn't an option?" said Applejack.

That night, Trend had invited Rarity to meet her in the forest. Applejack had snuck along, to help her get that kiss.
"Hello Rarity, you look marvellous" complimented Trend.

"You too" giggled Rarity, as Applejack gagged quietly in the bushes.

"The moon is lovely tonight, reminds me of someone" said Trend.

"Who?"

"She's beautiful" said Trend, inching forward.

"Yes?" said Rarity.

"She's adorable"

"Yes?"

"She's close by"

"Do I know her?" breathed Rarity.

"More than anything" said Trend, leaning in for a kiss. Applejack nearly jumped for joy. All of a sudden, they heard a twig snap, and Trend turned around. "Oh, come on!" whispered Applejack.

The ball was coming, and so was the final quest and talent showcase. Obviously, Evil wasn't invited, but Trend still asked Rarity out. Applejack thought they could get the kiss then. The final quest would send the top questers of both sides and the talent showcase was for both sides to show off.

Applejack had been studying hard, even if she didn't like the whole 'good' thing. Evil sounded way better, and Beautification 101 Quests were the worst!

On the other hand, Rarity was acing her classes by accident. In one of her quests, Rarity had to fight off a Bugbear. She whistled, knowing fairytale princesses always called birds or something. Instead of birds, swarms of bees,dozens of bats, and rats attacked it.

In another quest, everyone had to dress up as evil as they could. Of course, Rarity was devastated, but did as she was told. Surprisingly, the judge thought Rarity was purest evil! When the final quest arrived, of braving the fpdangers of the forest, Trend promised to protect Raroty, and in exchange, Rarity vowed to protect him.

"Remember Rarity, we have to get to the end, no matter what!" Applejack reminded.

"Of course Darling, I've worked hard. We'll make it to the end" reassured Rarity.

The day arrived, and the top ten got ready at the starting line. Trend and Rarity smiled at each other, and at the sound of the horn, ran into the forest. Rarity stepped lightly, afraid to meet anything scary. She heard quiet hisses from the bushes, but ignored it and continued further. Out of the bushes lept a manticore, and Rarity screamed.

Before the manticore could hurt her, Trenderhoof ran forward and led the manticore away. Rarity smiled appreciatively.

"Rarity!" Trend called out, his hoof stuck in glue-like-mud, looking for help.

"Sorry" mouthed Rarity, running off, abandoning her Prince and go to safety.

Trend closed his eyes for impact as the manticore opened his mouth to eat him. Applejack leapt forward and placed a chair in it's mouth.

"Hurry!" cried Applejack, dragging Trend. When they stopped for breath after losing the beast, Trend saw something in Applejack. Something that Rarity didn't have. Something deep.

"You saved me?" he said.

"Of course. I hate you, but I can't let you die" Applejack said. Trend stared at her, the girl he called witch and insulted all this time. That was something admirable. "Come on let's go"

When they came out of the forest, Rarity was already there. "I nearly died, and you abandoned me!" yelled Trend, "Applejack saved me, but I thought we were in this together"

"Trend, we are in this together!" pleaded Rarity.

"But we're not, Rarity. We're not" shouted Trend.

"I had to, we had to get out of here" said Rarity, tears streaming down her face.

"Forget it. We're done Rarity. You're just too selfish!" said Trend, walking away.

Rarity wiped away her hot tears, and glared at her best friend with hatred. She felt herself burn up, and she wanted to scream and go all evil.

"Rarity I-" started Applejack.

"If you all are going to see me as evil, I'll do just that" sneered Rarity, leaving Applejack torn between worlds.