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Murder at the Rarity Boutique

by Coyote de La Mancha
When Rarity is accused of murder, there is only one stallion who can prove her innocence. And yes, he is exactly the pony you’re thinking of. But he isn’t who you imagine him to be.

This story follows How About Because I Love You, but also stands on its own.


It was hardly a mystery that Rarity was innocent of murder. And, for Prince Blueblood, the true identity of the culprit was also easily surmised.

But the evidence against Rarity was compelling. Compelling enough, in fact, that a case would have to be built against the true murderer for Rarity to go free. The problem was that Blueblood had no idea how they’d done it, or even why.

With time running out, and both their lives on the line, Blueblood must find the true solution to the murder of Filthy Rich. For if he fails, his aunts will have no choice but to pass sentence upon one of their dearest friends… and upon him, as well.


Chronological note: this story takes place towards the end of Season Five, a bit over two years after Rarity and Prince Blueblood first met at the Grand Galloping Gala.

Comments note: by the very nature of the story, a lot of the comments discussing its unfolding plot contain potential spoilers. Some have been masked, some have not. Please be advised.

(This timeline continues in The Apple Jamboree.)

Part of the Elsequestria Continuity.

Teen
Complete
Drama
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Alternate Universe
Profanity
Violence
Slice of Life
Death
 
RPS

55768 words: Estimated about 5 hours to read

24 Chapters:

  1. Introduction. 2020-05-29 00:12:38 UTC
    2563
  2. Chapter 1: A Royal Invitation. 2020-06-11 04:42:19 UTC
    1913
  3. Chapter 2: Tea and Cake. 2020-06-25 08:43:38 UTC
    2846
  4. Chapter 3: An Introspective Carriage Ride. 2020-09-10 10:03:40 UTC
    2275
  5. Chapter 4: A Second Meeting. 2020-08-07 20:43:15 UTC
    2000
  6. Chapter 5: Questions. 2020-09-18 16:42:04 UTC
    2803
  7. Chapter 6: A Reluctant Dinner. 2020-09-19 10:17:34 UTC
    2762
  8. Chapter 7: Strategies of Brilliance. 2020-09-19 11:06:16 UTC
    2083
  9. Chapter 8: Rituals and Oaths. 2020-10-20 00:55:54 UTC
    5618
  10. Chapter 9: Laws and Revelations. 2020-10-21 19:23:52 UTC
    2669
  11. Chapter 10: Blueblood's Confession. 2020-11-07 00:04:18 UTC
    2334
  12. Chapter 11: Partners in Law. 2020-12-07 14:13:42 UTC
    3407
  13. Chapter 12: Minor Revelations. 2021-01-08 06:50:56 UTC
    4053
  14. Chapter 13: You Have: No Tea. 2021-02-07 01:08:50 UTC
    2045
  15. Chapter 14: Nocturnal Matters and Crystal Dreams. 2021-02-09 16:45:49 UTC
    1248
  16. Chapter 15: The Morning After. 2021-02-18 09:50:16 UTC
    656
  17. Chapter 16: Taking Flight. 2021-02-20 02:44:57 UTC
    2473
  18. Chapter 17: Fugue, Subject, and Answer. 2021-02-20 22:10:04 UTC
    2553
  19. Chapter 18: The Pivotal Question. 2021-02-21 06:39:00 UTC
    737
  20. Chapter 19: A Matter of Memory, Silver, and Dust. 2021-02-22 08:40:56 UTC
    1928
  21. Chapter 20: A Fireside Chat. 2021-02-24 04:36:15 UTC
    1837
  22. Chapter 21: Confrontations. 2021-02-28 23:31:21 UTC
    3296
  23. Chapter 22. 2021-03-02 06:59:16 UTC
    159
  24. Chapter 23: Endings Are Also Beginnings. 2021-03-06 04:19:47 UTC
    1510