Show Business

by Mirta

First published

“The Great and Magnanimous Trixie agreed to bring you this letter when she stopped by to see Starlight on her way here.” A letter, coated in the glow of Trixie's magic, floated to Rainbow Dash. “She also admits that you do have a decent show. Almost as good as hers.”

Dash snatched the letter from the air and ripped it open. “Oh, yeah? Almost as good as your half-baked fake magic showcases? Hmph.” She blew some air out of her nose and swatted at Trixie with a hoof.

“Are you insulting Trixie's magic? It is not...”

The rest of the second-rate stage magician's words were lost to Dash as she ripped open the envelope and pored over the letter within. Twilight and Rarity... Map... Mission... Equestrian outskirts... Won't be back before the end of month.

“What? This means Rarity will miss our spa appointment! I've been looking forward to it all week.” She fluttered off the ground and crossed her front hooves over her chest.

“The Great and Knowledgeable Trixie was not aware that the rumors of your pampering spa days were true.”

“Wha-” A sudden flush of heat rose to Dash's cheeks. “I-it's not what you think! I'm just tired after a long week of show flying and need my sports massage!”

“I see through your lies. Perhaps you can convince me to not spread this by getting me a hotel room for tonight.” The unicorn stuck her snout up in the air.

“Don't you have your wagon to sleep in?” Dash arched a brow as she set herself down on the ground again.

“My wagon is lovely and very cozy, but I like sleeping in a real bed every now and then.”

“Right. So you'd rather sleep in a hotel but are too poor for a room. How'd you get tickets to the show, then?” Rainbow made a beckoning motion with her hoof before trotting off. “Come. I'll let you sleep in my room. I got a spare bed in there.”

“Trixie got in by showing she had a letter from a princess to you.” The unicorn trotted behind Dash with spring in her step and a wide smile on her face. She pumped her hoof in the air when she though the pegasus wouldn't see it.

Dash had hoped she'd get to tear the flight suit off Fleetfoot or Soarin, but maybe Trixie would provide some entertainment in their stead.