My Very Little Dashie

"I'll see you next month, Twilight. " Shining Armor told his sister. After the events of the Royal Wedding, they had promised to see eachother more and a monthly visit was best suited for both of them.

"Alrighty! Send my love to Cadence, won't you?"

"I will." the two hugged and he got on the pegasus drawn carriage back to Canterlot.

Twilight sighed and wandered back in the library. She has seen what her brother and Cadence had and wanted it so badly, but she was too shy to tell her love how she felt. Everything about Rainbow Dash drew Twilight like a moth to a flame. Her multi-coloured mane, her admirable confidence and bravery, the beautiful sonic rainboom, even the way she could sleep on a cloud until the end of time if she were given the chance. But every time she would try to express herself to Rainbow, her throat became as dry as gravel and her tongue like sandpaper. Realising how late it was getting, she was about to turn in.

"Where in Equestria is Spike?" she said aloud to herself. As if on cue, Spike kicked the door open with his arms full of gems.

"Hey, Twilight! Is Shining Armor gone?"

"Yeah, he left just now. Where have you been? Oh, no, wait. Let me guess..."

"Rarity." they both said in unison.

"She said if I helped her make dresses all day, she'd give me whatever gems she had left."

"All day..?"

"Well, she might have said a few hours. But I had nothing to do today so I thought 'why not?'"

"Nothing to do? Other than your chores that you sneaked out early to avoid?" Twilight was being stern with the young dragon but she then realised he was able to act somewhat normal around his crush, so why can't she? Spike was giving a list of excuses and Twilight interrupted him.

"Spike? If you were to ask Rarity on date... W-What would you err.. Say to her?" she asked him, trying not to be too obvious.

"Huh? Why? Did she say something?"

"No, it's just... I'm... Curious."

"Well, I'm quite the romantic so..." Spike threw a gem into his mouth, "I'd have to do something bold and sweet. Something that screams 'Be mine Rarity!' but whispers 'I love you.'" he continued as saliva dribbled onto the floor.

"Well, err... Thanks, I guess." Twilight headed over to her bedroom, "We better turn in, Spike. It's getting late."

Twilight had considered Spike's 'advice' and decided she should make something for Rainbow Dash, if there's anything that pony likes it receiving gifts. The only thing is, Twilight didn't have many books on arts and crafts and the ones she did have were for foals. Rarity knew a lot about this particular subject and seemed to be the best bet.

She knocked on the door to Carousel Boutique and Rarity answered with an obvious decline in standard of her looks. Her mane's condition had deteriated and she was still wrapped up in her night gown.

"Twilight Sparkle, must you visit unnanounced like this? Some ponies are busy these days."

"Oh, I'm sorry. Were you working?"

"Well... No. But there is a principle involved."

"I just wanted to ask you a favour."

"It would be a pleasure to help a friend in need. Just not on such short notice next time." the pearly white unicorn pouted.

"Well, again, I'm sorry. Anyway could you teach me to sew?"

"Of course. I suppose it would be seen as selfish not to bestow my wisdom amongst fellow ponies in the field of such an art." Rarity boasted. "May I ask why?"

Twilight began to blush.

"I want to make something for somepony." she mumbled.

"Is it just 'somepony'? Or might it be a.. love interest?"

"What? No!" Twilight laughed nervously, "It's just somepony I'd like to show my appreciation to."

"Twilight... You can't fool Miss Rarity." she teased, "You've never shown an interest in sewing before. Whoever this pony is he must be something special to make you want to take up a new hobby. And you certainly won't fool me with them rose coloured cheeks of yours."

"Rarity, stop it!" Twilight's cheeks glowed a bright red.

"Stop hiding things from me, Twilight... I thought we were friends."

"Okay!" Twilight gave in, "I admit it. I like somepony."

"Who is it?" Rarity's eyes now gleeming with curiosity.

"Rarity..." Twilight whined.

"Donut Joe?"

"No."

"Soarin'?"

"No."

"Flim?"

"Ew. No!"

"...Flam?"

"Ugh!"

"Big Macintosh?"

"No! Look, I'll tell you but you have to understand... The pony I like is... It's err... Rai-ow D-sh." Twilight muttered under her breath, letting her ears droop.

"I'm sorry?"

"Rain--Dash..."

"Use your words, dear."

"Rainbow Dash. There." Rarity stood there for a while, mouth agape.

"I... Uh... Well. This is quite a shock. I just.. You don't... I mean... I never suspected you to be somepony who would be into mares." she finally managed to muster up.

"Well, it's true. Rainbow Dash is... Cute." Twilight smiled just thinking about her.

"If you want my opinion, Twilight, I'd say you've come to the wrong place." Rarity said with a hoof on her friends shoulder. Twilight turned her head to look at Rarity. Confusion and sadness glazed over her eyes. What does she mean? Could it be that Rarity, the element of generosity was actually homophobic? Surely she'd accept her friends regardless of sexual preference. After all the adventures they've had.

"You aren't going to attract Rainbow Dash with fashionable clothing. Take it from somepony who spent years trying to get her to try on dresses. It'd be like offering Pinkie Pie a quiet night in with some steamed vegetables. If you feel this way about Rainbow the best thing to do is to confront her and tell her straight with your chin held high. Chances are she feels the same way, you're a wonderful pony, dear and between you and I, Rainbow Dash doesn't appear to show much interest in colts either." Rarity gave a friendly smile and a wink. "Worst case scenario she doesn't feel the same way but she'll be grateful that you said something. It can only make your relationship better if you ask me."

"You're right, Rarity. Dashie won't hate me over some crush I have on her." Twilight made her way back to the door, "Thanks." the door opened and Twilight took off to confess her love for her Dashie.