To make up for the trouble you guys did, each of you volunteer to help the Rainbooms earn some money to raise funds for the repairs to CHS.

You were assigned with Pinkie’s group, alongside are Rarity, Ardee and Sunset Shimmer. While the rest are doing their tasks, the five of you are now at Sugarcube Corner planning on what your group can do. But...

“There are just so many ideas to choose from for a fund raiser.” You groan.

“Well, we will get to a decision...” Rarity said until her stomach begins to rumble. “...after we get something to eat.”

It wasn’t long Pinkie Pie came back with your orders. A pecan pie and coffee for Sunset Shimmer, you ordered the chocolate chip banana muffin that was added to the menu with the approval of the Cakes with a soda, and for Ardee just a green apple ice cream float.

“Uhmm Pinkie, where is mine?” Rarity asked until Ardee arrive at the table after he used the restroom with his girlfriend’s order, a banana split. “Oh, thanks so much Ardee darling.” But before Rarity takes a scoop on her ice cream, she notices that her boyfriend was giving an odd look. “Is something the matter?”

“Aren’t you a little conscious about your figure because of, that.” Ardee pointed at the banana split.

“Oh, don’t worry about it. I rarely get to eat one of these and I always maintain my perfect figure.” Rarity said as she starts eating her ice cream.

“Don’t worry, pfft. Easier said than done.” Ardee said looking away as he took a sip from his float.

“Well I am sorry if I have a habit of eating ice cream when I am in a bad mood. It’s the only thing that keeps me distracted.” Rarity protests as the three of you just watch as they argue. Until Ardee had to excuse himself because he left something back in the restroom. “Now I feel bad for arguing at him.”

“He is your boyfriend. That is just how he is,” Sunset said.

“You do have a point. How nice of him to make breakfast for me and Sweetie Belle, helping our housemaids while he stays at my place for a while and even to do the laundry, which sounds awkward. But that is the reason why I fell for him, because on how caring he is.”

“But from the way he acts towards you, and on how bold he is to stay at your place until your parents come back. He is acting not like your boyfriend but more like a...” You were interrupted before you could complete your sentence.

“A house servant.” Sunset blurted.

“Sunset, I will never treat him like.”

“A personal assistant.” You said.

“Well, more than a PA. He is my boyfriend”

“Oh, I know the answer. How about a househusband.” Pinkie said making Rarity drop her spoon.

“P-Pinkie that last word.” Rarity stutter at first but then both her hands reach her cheeks as the three of you see that her cheeks are turning slightly red. “D-Did you say house-HUSBAND!” Rarity screamed that last word as her eyes began to sparkle while smiling.

You could easily guess without letting Sunset check what Rarity is thinking. Everything that a loving husband can do for the happiness of his wife. From what Pinkie said, it was a bit too much for Rarity to handle. But in a good way for Rarity putting herself in a state of ecstasy.

“Oh yes...I’LL BE THE LUCKIEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD ONCE ARDEE BECOMES MY...HUSBAND!” Rarity yelped making the three of you jumped and getting the attention of the other customers.

“Way to go Pinkie. You just broke Ardee’s girlfriend,” Sunset said.

“At least it’s better than what you and Sunset said.” Pinkie giggles as she skates away to the other customers.

You and Sunset are about to protest but she did have a point as the two of you slowly close your mouths. I wasn’t long Ardee came back from the restroom. He notices on how his girlfriend is acting now.

“Uhh, Rarity. My little marshmallow?” Ardee said.

“Yes future husband,” Rarity said not realizing she is directly looking at her boyfriend making her jump back to reality. “Oh, uhmm. Did I just say that out loud?”

Her boyfriend raised an eyebrow and had no idea what was going on and all of you went back to the topic. It wasn’t long the four of you heard some customers who just came in on how hot it is outside and they are now relieved to be inside because of the air conditioner of the café.

“Oh I have an idea not just on raising funds for CHS but also for advertising Sugarcube Corner as well. Ardee and Rarity you two will be on the advertising, while the rest of us handle the rest.” Pinkie explained showing up all of a sudden. “Now here is the plan...”

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The weekends came and since summer is almost near and with this hot weather people are either at the beach or to find a place they can cool off (literally).

“Uggh, The Great and Powerful Trixie hates this stupid heat!” Trixie said walking as Snips and Snails are behind her. “Now her Great and Powerful self is all sweaty and her head is starting to spin, at least Sugarcube Corner is almost near.”

Also, within this season if you get a bit too much expose to the sun there are tendencies you will end up getting dizzy and hallucinating. Then it wasn’t long Sugarcube Corner is in sight.

“That’s strange,” Snails said as he tries to keep his vision clear because of the heat. ‘Is it just me or is parts of Sugarcube Corner all frozen in ice.”

“Nah, you’re just seeing stuff.” Snips said wiping his forehead. “There is no wa-WHAT THE!?”

As they approach Sugarcube Corner, at the side of the entrance doors are two large ice chunks that doesn’t look like its melting even the window sills are all frozen. There is also a banner hanging outside about your groups fund raising event.

“Frozen or not, Trixie just needs to get out of this scorching heat. Let me just lean on this thing for a while. Still strange how come something like this is displayed outside.” Due to the heat Trixie leaned on some sort giant looking robot that has a giant hook for its right arm while wearing a torn up red violet cape displayed outside Sugarcube Corner. It wasn’t long, the core in the middle and the symbols on its left hand begins to lit which Trixie notices. Then when she looked up the giant’s eyes also lit. The most unexpected part it begins to move startling Trixie making her loss balance and fell on her bottom. The giant extends its left arm offering Trixie a hand. But in Trixie point of view is rather different. “Stay back, I order you to stay back whatever you are!”

But then laughing was heard at the background. Trixie turns around to see Snips and Snails had their cellphones recording the entire thing.

“Oh my God! Trixie are you okay?” You came out through the doors of Sugarcube Corner as guess what just happened. You helped Trixie up to her feet as she brushed the dust of her skirt.

“Don’t worry, I’m fine. But Trixie demands to know what that thing is?” She pointed at the moving giant.

“Oh, that is just Ardee. He is dressed up as an “Ocean Gladiator” from some game just for advertising since we are raising funds. Remember what happened back at Canterlot High?”

“Oh that, Trixie remembers. Well at least she is now relieved that she is not being attacked. But most importantly The Great and Powerful Trixie need to get inside because this heat is killing her.”

Trixie quickly went inside. Meanwhile Snips and Snails gave you a high five for that outrageous performance as they went inside.

“Hey Ardee, you okay in there?” You asked Ardee because he was just standing there outside and with wearing that large thing, he could get heat stroke.

“Don’t worry, it’s a good thing Sunset allowed me to use my pendant so I can keep myself cool while wearing this thing.” Ardee said through the speakers installed on his costume.

“Okay, I will have Rarity check on you later.” You tapped a few times at the right arm (hook) as you went back inside.

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When you went inside the café it was packed full of customers. Pinkie planned not just a normal bake sale but one with each treat made with three ingredients only. Since your objective is also to counter the heat of summer most of the goods are prepared cold directly out from the chiller.

To make things more interesting since Ardee and Rarity have the same profession, both of them dress-up to bring in some costumers. While Ardee has his pictures being taken outside, you see Rarity at the corner while some of the customers taking pictures with her, dress-up as an “Ocean Goddess”. She wore a strapless jade colored designed dress with frills that extends to the floor with a cut in the middle revealing her white legs. Rarity also had green- and gold-colored shackles tied with a blue and white cloth in each of her wrists. To complete the costume, she wore a crown while wielding a trident. You just rolled your eyes as you went to Pinkie who is managing the counter.

“How are you doing so far?” You asked.

“Perfectly fine,” Pinkie said. “When I told Rarity and Ardee to do the advertising, I never expect this many people to come. Good thing we told Mr. and Mrs. Cake on bringing in more supplies before this day.”

“I know.” You scratch your head wondering as well as you thought. “I wonder what those two did to lure in more customers. Wait, who am I kidding this Ardee and Rarity were talking about. I mean it couldn’t get any more crowded or crazier than this, can it?”

Later on, while you are helping serve all the treats so Pinkie and Sunset brings it to the customers, you guys then notice something going on outside. You started to regret what you just said earlier about things getting more crazier than this. You see through the glass window which looks like a limo has parked nearby.

“Hey Rarity, when Pinkie assigned both of you on advertising the event. Are we expecting a special guest?” You asked as Rarity approaches you.

“Not in particular,” Rarity said. “Better if we have a closer look outside.”

You and Rarity went outside, followed by Pinkie, Sunset and Mrs. Cake. Your eyes went wide to see that there were also photographers gathered around the limo. Before you could ask Ardee if he did something crazy, the driver of the limo opened the door. And out appeared a lady with long pink hair wearing a white buttoned-short sleeve blouse, a mini skirt and high heels, while also wearing sun glasses. You started to have a bad feeling about this as she approaches followed by the paparazzi only to be pushed back by her bodyguards.

“So, this is Sugarcube Corner.” The lady said while taking off her sun glasses. “Does any one of you know Ardee?”

After mentioning the name, all of you turned your attention to Ardee who is still wearing his costume. Then you turned your attention back to the lady and wonder how is she related to Ardee.

“Uhmm, not to sound rude. But may I know-” Your words were interrupted as Rarity butts in.

“Watch your words, darling! Can’t you see that the one right in front us is none other than Ms. Star Charm, a famous model and singer from Manehattan.” You looked at the lady then back to Rarity as you quirked an eyebrow making Rarity pinch the bridge of her nose as she turned her attention to the celebrity. “It is an honor to be meeting you Ms. Charm and do apologize for my friend's reactions.”

“It’s alright besides, I do owe Ardee a favor after I hired him once as my designer after that wonderful costume, he made of Seraphine for me.” Then Star Charm looked at Ardee. “Guess I did the right thing to hire him. But why I am here, normally it's just supposed to be me and my personal assistant to do a v-log to help advertise the place also on raising funds for your school. I think I may have announced on my online page that I will be here. Sorry about that.”

“No not at all Ms. Charm but again, it’s an honor to be meeting someone like you in person.”

“Right!” Pinkie then jumps in startling the fashionista. “Anyone who is a friend of my friends are welcome here. Now, why don’t we head inside. You will really love the treats we make here.”

“Sure!” Star said as she heads inside, followed by you and the others (as they assist Ardee to get inside).

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The day went by and the fund-raising event was finally over. All of you guys are very exhausted.

“Next time Ardee when it comes to advertising, DON’T OVERDO IT!” Sunset said as she lay back on one of the seats of the café exhausted.

“Yeah, sorry about it.” Ardee said as the head of his costume was pulled off for him to breath. “Again, thanks for coming Ms. Charm.”

“Not at all now that we are even,” Star said. “If you need me, just call. Now before I leave how about all of us take a group photo.”

“That’s a great idea!” Pinkie said as she got up from her seat as she puts the giant's head back on Ardee.

The sun was still up as all of you went outside. You, Sunset and Pinkie while still wearing your uniforms; Ardee and Rarity who are still in their costumes; and the Cakes with the other employees of Sugarcube Corner gathered at the front of the shop for the group photo with Ms. Star Charm.

“Hey Frostbite, thanks again for helping out.” Pinkie said. “You know, I do have a surprise for you. Both for baking that teddy bear cake also on helping out raising funds and advertising Sugarcube Corner.”

“Really, what is it?” You asked.

“You’ll see.”

Ms. Charm’s PA is holding her phone getting ready to take a picture with the paparazzi who are still here. You and Pinkie are positioned in the middle with Ms. Charm. As the PA begins his countdown all of you are in position. But as he counted to one then after the words ‘strike a pose’, Pinkie pulls you in. But unexpectedly she kisses you not on the cheeks but on the lips making your eyes go wide as the flash of the camera was shot.

Author's Note

Almost done guys. Since its MARCH 8, "Happy International Women's Day" to all of you ladies.