"Well, darling, how do you like the tea?" Rarity asked Twilight.

Drinking from her cup encased in blue magic, Twilight gave a small nod.

"Glad you like the tea. I worked so hard to find the perfect brew!" Rarity exclaimed, taking a sip of the crimson drink in her cup.

Twilight stayed silent. Stayed still. The cup lowered from her mouth to the table. Her eyes remained fixed on the teacup.

Rarity drank the remaining tea, her tongue lavishing in the delectable fluid. "Wait right here, dear, I'll get us some more tea." She stood up from her chair, shuffling her hooves across the pink carpet on the floor towards the kitchen.

She grabbed the teapot in her magic, only to find that it was empty. "Oh dear," she muttered. "Twilight, darling, it seems we ran out of tea! Don't worry, I'll whip up some more."

Twilight didn't answer. Her gaze was still fixed on the teacup.

Rarity trotted over to the counter and opened a drawer. Inside, she opened a box labeled with Twilight's cutiemark. "Hmm... which one shall I brew this time? We already tried red tea, white one I already tried with Fluttershy... ah, perfect!"

Rarity pulled out a purple horn from the box. Her horn shone for a bit, and instantly the appendage was ground into dust. Humming to herself, she threw the powder into the teapot, then added plenty of water. It would be enough for the two of them.

"It's almost ready, dear, just hold on a minute~!" Rarity sing-songed from the kitchen. Twilight didn't answer. She was still staring down at her teacup, her trademark smile etched into her face.

As the tea began to boil, Rarity giggled in delight. She and Twilight would have such a good time together. They could enjoy themselves, just the two of them in her boutique. And Twilight would forever shine her smile upon her.

Rarity couldn't be happier.

Author's Note

Date of Creation: Jan. 13th, 2022
Prompt: Tea Time, suggested by yours truly

Comment: "I can't believe the first horror piece I write is essentially an alternate version of The Secret Life of Rarity XD"