Twilight groaned as she looked at the fifth rejection letter for her request on Swift's suite. Sitting back, she rubbed her temple and racked her brain for anypony that would be willing to do the work. It was aggravating to her that no pony was willing to do an outfit for Swift that matched his tastes and the theme of the wedding.

Taking a deep breath she had Spike send a letter to her brother about the request. If he wasn't going to be able to help, there wasn't much she would be able to do without… Just then an idea came to her. As a backup plan, she might be able to do the research into how it's done and try her hoof at making the outfit herself.

At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack sat and looked through some of her family's recipe books for what she would be able to cook that fit the agreed setting. As she planned what she'd prepare, Apple Bloom came in with a hopeful smile. "Hay sis. I was wondering if it's alright if I stayed over at Scootaloo's. She invited me and Sweetie over to her dad's place."

Applejack smiled softly. "Sure you can surgercue. Just as long as Swift says it's ok. But I don't know if dad is the right word."

"What do ya mean?"

Applejack sighed and looked out the window. "Sorry hun. It's not my place to say. But Swift is more of her…" as a thought came to her, Applejack smiled at Apple Bloom. "He's more like her protector. Like her big brother."

"Oh… but why would he need to protect her?"

Applejack shook her head and nudged Bloom. "Y'all should ask her that." After receiving a goodbye hug, Applejack watched her sister rush out the door before sighing. It wasn't long before Big Mac entered the room. "I couldn't tell her." She told him as he sat next to her. "I know it's not a secret… but it's for the best right? Not telling them what happened to their friend in that place?"

As he hung his head silently she broke down and hugged him. "Oh Big Mac. I can't imagine Bloom… I don't want her to ever go through…" unable to get the words out the two simply held each other until she fell asleep from exhaustion.

Rarity sat in the middle of her work room as fabrics and jewels floated around as she worked in what most would consider was a storm of creation. But to her it was simply one of her methods of creation.

Normally she was more organized and direct with her design. But this was a dress that was far from her normal style. She had to make it perfect. It was for a friend after all. Not to mention, it had to keep to her rules of Rarity. The one thing that was making it so hard was the theme.

"I can't just go with bright colors like I usually do." She sighed, scanning the fabrics as they passed. "And I need to make her stand out. She is the bride after all." As one of the fabrics passed, she caught a glimpse of her little sister. "Sweetie, terribly sorry dear. But I can't really talk right now. I need to figure out the right outfit for…" Blinking she lowered the fabrics as she raised an eyebrow. "You're usually with your friends about now. Is something wrong?"

"Scootaloo invited me and Bloom to a sleepover. I was going to ask if I could go." She paused for a moment as she looked around. "But it looks like you're having a harder time figuring the outfit out more than usual."

Rarity sighed and looked around at the mess. "Yes. Well… it's taking longer than usual to come up with the right look for my customer." She sighed. "And if it's ok with Swift. Then I think it would be splendid if you spent the night with your friend."

Sweet rushed over and gave Rarity a hug before heading out. Once she was alone, Rarity sighed as she looked at her sketches. "You don't know how lucky you are dear. To find a stallion like him… he'll be a wonderful father."

Scootaloo sat eagerly waiting for Swift to return home as Silverspoon arrived and joined her. "I can't wait for him to get back." Blinking, she jumped to her feet. "Oh yeah. My friends are coming over. I almost forgot."

"It's ok Scootaloo. I can stay with Swift if you want." Silverspoon suggested.

Scootaloo thought for a moment before smiling. "No. It's fine. They'll find out sooner or later anyway right?"

Silverspoon smiled and nodded as they sat and waited to see who'd arrive first.

In the dream scape, Rainbow Dash drifted on a cloud over a lake. Looking over the side of the cloud, she smiled down at her reflection of herself in the still water below. She was happy that even in her dreams, she was able to smell him. Lifting her gaze, she watched as the field of flowers sang and danced. Normally this was her worst nightmare. But with his sent flooding her senses, she couldn't really care less about them and their playing. Oddly their happy song just seemed to add to her mood.

Luna glanced at her from behind a tree and watched in confusion for a bit before quietly slipped back out of her dream.

Author's Note

The CMC are staying over at Swift's place. Something tells me some interesting things are about to happen. Plus the wedding planers are having a hard time... TAKING BETS ON WHAT WILL GO WRONG FIRST!