Friendship Is Kindness

“I’m a might sorry, Fluttershy,” apologized Applejack, starting to worry. “I didn’t know that I was supposed to share all these trees with them critters.”

“Don’t worry, Applejack,” I answered, consoling her. “You learn something new every day!”

“I reckon that’s the truth,” she confessed.

“It sure is,” chimed in Twilight Sparkle.

As Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and I were discussing a plan with Twilight Sparkle, guess who came galloping up to us!

“HELLO-O-O-O-O, DA-A-ARLINGS!” sang Rarity, pulling a splendidly-decorated wagon full of fancy fashion supplies!

“Oh, my goodness!” I cried as soon as I saw the white unicorn mare. “You look beautiful,” I told her, “just like a butterfly!”

“Of course, I do, darling!” she answered. “I have a passion for all things bright and beautiful!” Then, almost forgetting to introduce herself to me, she added, “Oh—and you may call me Rarity!”

“I don’t mean to be rude, Rarity,” chimed in Applejack, “but what the hay has that frou-frou outfit of yours got to do with this here apple orchard?!”

“Well, you just listen, Applejack,” answered Rarity, a little insulted, “and perhaps, you’ll learn something useful!”

She cleared her throat, and then, everypony else—including me—was all ears as Rarity gave us an explanation:

Now, darlings, it just so happens that I am not just a fabulous fashionista but a darling dancer as well! It also just so happens that some animals are dancers, too! It is my opinion that if we can catch the animals’ eyes with charming choreography, then we can lure them out of harm’s way, and then, Applejack and her relatives can safely cut down all the apple trees we need for Fluttershy’s new house!

“Any questions?” she asked us.