The Gift of Generosity

After the weekends went by it was now a Monday. You and Rarity are going to meet up with the rest of the Rainbooms and the other guys at the music room after all of you are done with your classes. This is to show the results on how each of you boys handled each power within the last few days.

Later at the Music Room you and Rarity are with the rest of the Rainbooms and the rest of the guys. Each of you are discussing on how each one got used to their Equestrian magic. You and Rarity are the last ones to explain how things went.

“So, Rarity how did Ardee do with his powers?” Twilight and the others now waiting on both of your response.

“You wouldn’t believe how much he outstood me girls. I thought since this is his first time, he might not get used to it. But it looks like he handled it all like it was nothing.” You just let Rarity finish explaining to all of them how you did. Not until all of their attentions are directed to you to hear your part.

“I just only mimic what Rarity could do. The others I learned them on my own.” You finish explaining your part. “Also, I have one thing we need to discuss about. I have to disagree about being relaxed about this. Even though all of us got used with our powers, it’s still best if we still try to keep them to a minimum and still tell this to the girls if any of us felt anything strange.”

“Ugh, seriously? I mean you guys have pretty got used to it already.” Rainbow Dash unamused about what you said.

“Umm, I don’t see anything wrong with that. I mean...he is just concerned for all of us.” Fluttershy stated.

“Look I know I may have ruined the mood but it’s better to play safe than be sorry about this. We don’t want to let things happen like what we recently encountered. You all know what I mean. Let’s not give the girls any more trouble.” You added until one of the guys agreed, followed by the rest.

“You do have a point there. We may have gotten a bit too confident.”

“So, its final we go back to what we normally do and if any one of you boys felt anything weird, approach us right away. Same thing as usual.” Sunset said which ended the group meeting.

Even though the meeting ended with an agreement you still feel unease about this. Since you do not want this to be troublesome not just to Rarity but also to the rest of the Rainbooms you kept your cool in the end.

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Several days have passed and everything went fine. You continue with what you normally do: Getting costume orders done for clients, helping out with Rarity at the boutique, or even hanging out with her and the rest of the Rainbooms with the other guys. You didn’t feel anything strange with your powers, same with the other boys like what you all agreed to. But Rarity could feel the uneasiness deep within you on how worried you were even though you didn’t show signs of it.

After another busy day at Carousel Boutique, you helped Rarity closed up shop. Before both of you could enter your car to drop her home, Rarity couldn’t take it anymore and had the urge to check on you.

“Ardee may I ask something?” Rarity said.

You turned around before you could open the passenger’s seat to your car. You are now “all ears” to answer her question. When you face her, you see her expression that shows signs of concern.

“Is everything alright dear?” Rarity asked.

“What are you talking about Rarity? I’m fine.” You reply.

“You do know that is not true. Please Ardee, tell me what is bothering you.” Rarity didn’t hold back and really want to know what is going on. "Could it be because of the Equestrian Magic you boys have?"

Since there is no way to avoid it, you sigh in defeat and explained her what is going on in your mind. “This Equestrian magic that keeps happening causing all of these events and also being misused for bad intentions. All the people we encountered before and everything happened, that is the part that keeps bothering me.” Rarity didn’t change her expression and just kept on listening. “There is this movie I watched with this line that all of us know: With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility. The part that this Equestrian magic that may have a chance to corrupt the mind of a person that is what I am worried about. Rarity I want...I need you to promise me one thing.”

“Anything Ardee,” Rarity said until you reached out to both of her hands which made her surprised and blushed on your sudden action. But it all change when she sees how serious you are looking at her right now and your eyes started to water.

“If in case me or one of the other boys lose ourselves because of our powers, I need you and the girls to do everything what you can to stop us. Also, my reason if in case I lose control will never be of any bad intention but out of fear and worry. Reason out with me first but if it didn’t work then I give you my permission that you use your powers to stop me. Do not let anyone get hurt. Promise me this, Rarity.” You said.

“Ardee,” Rarity still hasn’t changed her expression. You wonder if what you said may be a bit too much for her to hear. Before you could doubt more, you see that Rarity started to tear up also giving you a caring smile. “Of course, everything will be fine you don’t have to worry. We will not anything happen to you and the other boys. That I promise Ardee.”

“Thank you so much Rarity. Believe me, after all the good things you and the other girls have done you will get something in return, that I assure you.” You gave Rarity a warm hug showing her your thanks for letting out all of your problems.

“There is no need for that. After I will always be there for you and our friends.” You felt her returning your hug as she wrapped her arms around you.

After a few minutes you and Rarity separate as both of you entered your SUV as you drove her home.

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As both you arrived at the front of her house you dropped her off to the front door. Before you leave Rarity stopped you because she needs to tell you something.

“Ardee, you know after being so nice not just to my friends but also to me as well, I want to return the favor.” Rarity said.

“There is really no-” Before you could finish Rarity gave you a sweet kiss to the cheek. Never before you receive a kiss from a girl before. This left you standing there speechless which made Rarity giggled because of your reaction.

You head to your car as you said goodnight to her. Because you are moving backwards and on how distracted you where because of the kiss, when you turned around you hit your car. You can still hear her giggling but you gave her a thumbs up that you are okay. You entered your car and drove off home.

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Back at your house you are at your room still recapping all the good things that happen today. When you housekeeper entered your room with your drink, she sees how happy you are and want to know what’s going on in your mind.

“Someone seems happy today.” Your housekeeper placed your drink on your desk.

“Well, my relationship with Rarity is progressing little by little.” You said as you take a sip to your drink.

“I wish you good luck sir.” Your housekeeper said until she heard the phone ringing and excused herself to get it.
It wasn’t long that your housekeeper called you. You brought your drink with you and went out of your room to check. She said that someone wants to speak to you on the other line. When you picked up the phone you asked who was calling. The one who spoke on the other line was a girl with a squeaky voice. You recognized that the one speaking on the other line was Sweetie Belle, Rarity’s younger sister.

“Hello Sweetie Belle, you need something?” You asked.

“It’s not me Ardee, mom and dad will be the one speaking to you. Let me just set it to speaker phone.” Sweetie Belle set the phone to speaker. It wasn’t long until you heard both the parents, Mr. Hondo Flanks and Ms. Cookie Crumbles on the other line.

“Mr. Flanks, Ms. Crumbles good evening, you want to speak to me about something?”

“Good evening to you also Ardee,” Mr. Flanks spoke first. “We want to let you know on how thankful we are that you are a good friend to our daughter Rarity. We know she has friends but you are one of them who is very close to her, who also has the same passion as she does.”

“Why your welcome and it’s no big deal.”

“To be honest it is. There are times she mostly talks about you on how you help her at the boutique whenever you have free time and whenever she feels stress out. Even Sweetie Belle grew a liking to you,” Ms. Crumbles spoke next. “You know me and my husband will be leaving to celebrate our honeymoon soon. Could you be a good dear and keep an eye on both Rarity and Sweetie Belle while we are away, if you don’t mind?”

“Sure, of course.” You gladly accepted her offer. While you are going to take a sip to your drink, you hear that she is about to say something else.

“One last thing Ardee. Me and my husband took time to talk about this. After being so nice to both of our children, if in case you want to start a relationship with our daughter Rarity, we are giving you our permission to court her.”

You spew what you were drinking after what you heard. You never expected them to give their go signal for you to date Rarity. What they said raise you spirit that gave you a high chance that Rarity will go out with. “Mr. Flanks...Ms. Crumbles, thank you so much for you blessing. Promise, you will not regret choosing me to be with your daughter.” You assured them.

“Don’t worry about our conversation Rarity is already in bed after a busy day at the boutique. So, what we talk about is just kept between the three of us. Ardee, thanks again for being there for our daughter.”

After you thanked them again all three of you said your good nights and you put the phone down. You found out that your housekeeper was eavesdropping on your conversation.

“I knew you will have a chance with her, good luck sir.” She said.

“Thanks. Now once you are done with what you are doing, you can take your rest.” You said as you finish gulping your drink and gave her your glass.

You head to your room thinking of all the things that happen today, that it could get even better than this. Once in your room before you head to bed you approached your calendar Like I said after all the good things that you and the girls did, you will definitely get something in return. You said in your thoughts after you marked your calendar, a day you will celebrate with her.