The Gift of Generosity

The next morning after that very odd night, it was Saturday. You woke up from bed still groggy as you head to the bathroom to wash yourself up.

“Did all of that just happened, was it a dream?” You thought to yourself of what happened last night. After you’re done with your shower, you headed back to your room and got dressed. You grabbed your pendant that you left on your desk and observed it again. You raised your right hand as you held your pendant on the other to see if you can do it again. After a few seconds of concentration, picturing the image in your mind you created a replica of Rarity’s sapphire pin.
“Okay so it wasn’t a dream, best if I call Rarity about this.” You wore your pendant and grabbed your phone. After several dials she did not answer, so instead you sent a text message and stood by for her reply.

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Flashback

After you and Rarity left the drama department the other day, you accidentally forgot your pendant and returned for it. What you didn’t realize when you left it behind Equestrian magic has enchanted your pendant. After its glowing effect wore off you arrived at the drama department to reclaim it as if nothing happened.

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An hour passed by and still no reply from the girls after you finished your breakfast. Since you have nothing to do around here and no recent costume order request, you decided to go out to meet Rarity at Carousel Boutique. You thought that she may be there working right now which is the reason why she did not answer yet. A reason why you sometimes go there is that you give her a hand if she received numerous orders from customers that she can’t handle alone.

After you got changed from your house clothes you told your sister and your housekeeper that you will be going to Carousel Boutique. You are now outside your house, before you could enter your SUV then send a message to Rarity if in case you are not here you will be waiting at the boutique, a limo stopped at the front of your house.

"This limo, is this-?" You thought as you approach it and before you could even guess whose limo is this, the door opened with Rarity inside stating that this is her family’s. Just as you’re going to say a word, she quickly grabbed your hand, yanked you in and then she gave the order to the driver to drive them to Twilight’s house.

“I do apologize Ardee if I pulled you in just like that. I did get your message about the pendant I gave you that it started to glow all of a sudden,” Rarity said.

“Why are we headed to Twilight’s house?” You asked.

“Ardee, it’s not just you who have Equestrian magic.”

“Wait, What?!”

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As both of you arrived at Twilight’s house, what Rarity said was true. It isn't just you but 6 other guys who studies at CHS who were also close friends with the Rainbooms also suffered the same thing. After running some tests, its confimed that the items the seven of you each possess has been enchanted with Equestrian magic. Each one carries a different type of magic; the results show that the power in your pendant gave you the ability to control ice magic.

“So, how bad is it Twilight, are these fellas gonna be okay?” Applejack asked.

“Apparently it’s not as bad as it seems. Just like what happened to us before when we got ours at Camp Everfree. As long as these guys keep their powers to a minimum and start practicing using them, everything will turn out fine,” Twilight explained. It wasn't long until some of the guys started to react to this situation.

“B-b-but you sure it’s good idea to leave things like this. What if we end up losing control? A-a-and the worst!”

“Relax, you are always in a panic when things are about to go wrong. Like a saying that goes, Stay positive in every situation and everything you do, never stop trying, have faith don’t stop due to failure.”

“Easy for you to say!”

“Alright, all of you be quiet. Since the girls encountered more of this than we do, we’ll let them do the decision here.” You said as they piped down. All of you waited until all seven of the girls made a final decision.

“Okay since there are seven of you, each one of us will keep an eye on one of you,” Sunset stated. “If any of you feel anything strange you need to tell us right away.”

You seem anxious about this but all of you agreed to this. After that all of you head your separate ways. Rarity asked if you are available to accompany for some fabric shopping. You offered to assist since you have nothing to do for the day which she was delighted to your response. But while you guys are on your way to Canterlot Mall still in her family’s limo, Rarity is concerned about how you’re are still bothered of your situation.

“Is everything alright dear?” Rarity asked in a concerned tone. “Remember what Twilight and Sunset said as long as you control them and with a little bit of practice you will be a pro in no time.”

“Thanks, I guess,” You said but still uneasy about this. Without thinking when you start to imagine that ice rose you created yesterday, you ended up forming it again as you held it in your right hand. While looking at the flower you did not realize that Rarity scooted over, this made you jump as she is now near you.

“You know, that rose you just made is simply fascinating. You don’t mind if I hold it.” Rarity asked as you handed her the flower. As she observes the creation you made you decided to show her another thing. You reached out into your bag and also showed her the replica of her sapphire pin you created. “You also manage to create a replica of my pin!?”

Now Rarity is truly amazed about what you can do since you just got your powers yesterday. After some time on observing both the flower and the pin she returned her gaze to you. You see that her eyes are now lidded and she is showing her signature flirty grin. You have thoughts that she is plotting something but you kept quiet for now and hear what she has to say.

“You see as Twilight mentioned for each one of us to keep an eye on each one of you, I’ll be much obliged to teach what I know. But after seeing what you just did,” Rarity said. Then she slowly leans over to you, now her face are now inches near yours. “I think I may learn more from you.”

“Okay now this escalated a lot quicker than I expected.” You thought as both of you head to Canterlot Mall.

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A week has passed and it’s the weekends again and you are at CHS, but your purpose there is to use the soccer field for practicing your powers. Since the Equestrian magic you got is almost similar to Rarity’s you don’t mind if she is sometimes late to help you or that she couldn’t come. Today Rarity is there observing you at the bleachers while she is looking in her little mirror while applying makeup.

“Okay, here we go. Don’t mess it up.” You said to yourself as you slowly raised your right hand and a after bit of concentration your pendant started to glow. Then you quickly slammed your hand to the ground and the entire soccer field became frozen in ice, turning the entire field into an ice rink.

“Oh my stars, what have you done?! Rarity said in shocked as she approaches you and the frozen field.

“Well since I know my powers and yours are somewhat similar and I basically mimic on how you used yours. I decided to think outside the box and did more research of this.” You explained to her. Then you have thought of an idea, since the previous days when you create something they can easily break and now is the time to test it again. You first sat down on the bleachers and removed you shoes to which Rarity questions. After some concentration you formed ice skates and decide to test their durability if your powers are improving.

“Ardee, darling I don’t think it’s safe to do that.” Rarity said as you slowly approached the field while keeping your balance because of the skates.

As the skates you wore made contact with the field you started to skate. You took it slow and steady just to avoid any accidents. You are relieved that the skates didn’t break. Rarity was amazed on how much you improved since the day she observed on how you control it. You offer your hand to her inviting her to join in.

“Well, if you insist.” Rarity said as you instructed her to sit at the bleachers first then to take of her heels. After she removed both of them, like what you did to yours after some concentration Rarity is now wearing ice skates. You supported her as she slowly keeps her balance. As she stepped on the rink both of you started skating. You held on to her to avoid her from falling but she told you to let her go. Doing as she says you let go of her hand and what you saw was all worth it. You thought she might lose her balance but instead you saw her skate like a pro and after she ended her performance with style this left you with your mouth open being awestruck. “Thank you Ardee, I really enjoyed this.”

“Rarity, whatever you just did was so fuck...I-I mean freaking amazing,” You said still astonished on what you saw. “How and since when?”

“Do you remember that I took part during the speed skating portion of the Tri-Cross Relay of the previous Friendship games, it’s just the same as ice skating. Also, I just want to let you know that there are things rather than fashion that I also excel at.” Rarity said as she skate passes you giving you a wink with a smile. This made you blush and looked away. Rarity giggled to your reaction as she approaches you. “I do apologize Ardee, you don’t mind if I tease you a little.”

“It’s okay Rarity, I don’t mind.” You said still with that blush on your face. “Thanks also for sticking around, I happen to let you know that I am getting used with these powers. I don’t think I am bothering you with your work, am I?

“Oh, not at all. I really don’t mind. In fact, it’s still a little bit early to open up the boutique. Also, it’s a good idea to practice during the weekends, not after what happened the other day with Fluttershy.”

“Point taken there. Since Rainbow Dash and the soccer team used the field for practice, we had to use the parking lot. Since I never wield a bow and arrow before, I end up missing the target and it nearly hit Fluttershy who was just sitting at the bleachers. Rainbow Dash noticed it and became upset with me.”

“Well, she is her childhood friend, but I know you didn’t mean to do that.”

“But again, thanks for helping me straighten out with her.” You said as both of you skated to the bleachers.

“It was nothing dear. After all we are friends and friends look out for each other,” Rarity said. As both of you reached the bleachers Rarity asked what time it is on your watch. When you showed her the time, she explained that it’s almost time to open the boutique and both of you start packing your belongings. “Uh Ardee, before we leave how are you going to fix this?” She pointed to the field which is still frozen.

“I got this.” You said as you raised your hand. After a single swipe through the air, all the ice covering the field plus the ice skates both of you are wearing vanish. “Guess all of that practice was worth it after all.”

“My stars!” Rarity said being astonished on how much your powers improved in just a week. “I guess there is really nothing I can teach you anymore, you’ve outstood me dear.”

“Come on Rarity, we know you are still better than me. Besides you got yours first long time ago, mine just a few days ago.” You protested proving that you're not a showoff.

“Oh, you are so modest. Now we better hurry along we need to set things up before we open up the boutique.”

Both of you are now heading to the parking lot to your SUV. All of a sudden you felt a cold feeling through your spine that made you shiver. You wondered why you felt that but you shrug it off as both of you entered your car and drove off to Carousel Boutique.