The city of Manehattan was bustling like usual. Princess Celestia's sun was setting to make way for Princess Luna's moon. While that was happening, the city's lights and nightlife started to come to life as it got darker. In one apartment, high above the city streets, the balcony door opened. Rara, or as many would know her as Countess Coloratura, stepped out into the apartment's balcony, wearing a black tank top and matching black shorts. She walked over to the balcony's railing and rested her arms on it. As she looked over the city's beautiful evening looks, she couldn't help but feel sorry for herself.

5 months ago, she was the Number One Pop-Star in all of Equestria. Her title gave her a very wealthy life. She had an expensive house, lots of luxuries, and so many other things that she's dreamed of having. However, all of that came to a crashing end when she visited Ponyville to perform a concert for a charity event known as the Helping Hooves Music Festival. She got to reunite with her childhood friend, Applejack, but when she did, AJ started to get very fidgety with her manager, Svengallop. Of course, Rara didn't believe her, saying that AJ was jealous. However, AJ, with the help of her friend, Princess Twilight Sparkle, proved to Rara that she wasn't jealous, and showed her a video projection, that Twilight made on her horn, of Svengallop lashing out at Pinkie Pie, demanding her to schedule him a spa treatment and calling the kind and sweet foals that she met earlier that day, 'brats'. The video projection ended with Svengallop lashing out at Pinkie Pie, telling her to 'deliver or the deepest dumber your dippy charity'. Rara was FURIOUS and very upset. Svengallop used her, just so he could get expensive luxuries for himself. She fired Svengallop right on the spot, but unfortunately, that's where her problems took a turn for the absolute worst.

While the 2 songs she performed at the Festival, 'The Magic Inside' and 'Equestria, The Land I Love', were loved by everypony and sold really well in albums, it wasn't enough to keep her finances straight. Without Svengallop's money coming in, she couldn't afford her life expenses anymore. She had to basically give up EVERYTHING. Fortunately, Applejack and the other Mane 6 were more than happy to help.

Rarity got into contact with a friend of her own, Coco Pommel, who also just happened to live in Manehattan. Rarity told her of Rara's situation and to everypony's delight, Coco happened to have a spare bedroom in her apartment. The bedroom had its own closet and also had a joint bathroom, which meant Rara could have extra privacy. Once that was settled, Rara moved on to sell everything that she needed to give up. Her investors poured a sizeable loan to her and now it needed to be repaid. Basically, Rara owed a MASSIVE debt. She sold her expensive house, all of her furniture, and all of her stage costumes. She was more than happy to give up her stage costumes, as they all reminded her of HIM. There was, however, one thing that Rara was more than thankful for and it was the fact that she didn't need to give up her piano. She wanted to keep it, as it reminded her of 'the best moment of her life'. Once everything was sold, she moved all of her normal clothes and her piano to the spare bedroom in Coco's apartment. The bedroom was, thankfully, big enough for her piano to fit in. After putting her normal clothes in the spare bedroom's closet, she went straight to her investors and was able to use the money that she got to pay off her debt. Once that was done, she officially moved in to Coco's apartment and the spare bedroom officially became her new bedroom.

While she was more than happy that she had somewhere to live, it doesn't change the fact that her career was officially OVER. And it's all because Svengallop manipulated her so that he could get expensive luxuries for himself. What made it worst was that it succeeded. Last time she checked, Svengallop was living the dream life of a Canterlot noble. GREEDY, FILTHY BASTARD!

The realization hit her REALLY hard. She put her head down on her arms and began sobbing. Knowing there was no way to get her career back on its hooves. Suddenly, the balcony door slid open, and Coco's voice reached her ears.

"Rara, are you alright?" asked Coco.

Startled, Rara pulled her head up and looked back. She saw Coco looking at her with concern. Coco was wearing what she usually wore; a white blouse and a lavender skirt that reached her knees.

"Y-Yes, I am," she replied.

Coco didn't take that for an answer. She went to the living room, grabbed a tissue, went back into the balcony, and gave it to Rara. Rara thanked Coco and blew her nose. Once she was done, she threw it away in the trash bin.

"Rara, you're not alright," Coco said, firmly. "You've been doing nothing but standing out here for the past few days."

"I know," said Rara, sadly. "It's just I don't know what to do. 5 months ago, I was living a happy life, only for it to go south in the span of a month."

Coco landed a reassuring hand on Rara's right shoulder. "Would you like me to get you some tea?" she asked.

Rara sighed. "Sure," she said.

Coco went back into the kitchen. While she was making the tea, Rara couldn't help but feel reassured by Coco's demeanor. While she was living there, Coco, being a fashion designer, decided to make some new clothes for Rara, as the clothes she brought with her when she moved in were very few. Rara appreciated it, as every once in a while, Coco would take measurements and use them to make her some more new clothes.

Coco came back into the balcony, carrying 2 tea cups in her hands. She gave one to Rara and the 2 sat down on their respective chairs in the balcony, taking a few sips and looking at the beautiful view as by now, Manehattan was glowing brightly in the night.

"Don't worry Rara," said Coco. "I'm sure everything will be sorted out soon."

Rara looked at Coco. She somehow knew what she was sad about. She sighed "I wanna get my career started up again," said Rara. "But, I don't know how!"

Coco stood up from her chair and gave Rara a very stern look. "Listen Rara!" yelled Coco. "I know you'll get your career back someday! You wanna know how?"

Rara, shocked by Coco's sudden outburst, could only nod. "Remember what happened 3 months ago?" asked Coco. "You got a new manager." Rara's face suddenly lit up. She remembered what Coco was asking about. How could she forget that?

3 months ago, Applejack came to Manehattan with her siblings, Big Mac and Apple Bloom, and her grandmother, Granny Smith, on a family visit to see her aunt and uncle. During her visit, she decided to drop by Coco's apartment to see how Rara was doing. When she got there, she saw that Rara was still feeling upset about her career suddenly ending. She told AJ that the only way for her career to get back up and running was to get a new manager, since Svengallop's firing was the reason why she was put in that financial hole to begin with. Applejack understood her situation and when she and her family returned to Ponyville, she went straight to Twilight's castle, and asked her to tell the rest of the Mane 6 to come over. When they did, Applejack explained to them Rara's current situation. Rainbow Dash asked what could they do, and that was when Applejack was struck with a VERY bright idea; what if Sapphire Shores became Rara's new manager? Everypony stared at her in shock. Sapphire Shores lived in Canterlot, which meant she had the money that was needed. Not to mention, her career was starting to enter it's twilight days, as her singing was starting to get off-key due to how older she was getting. Rarity was the first one to speak up, saying that it's a wonderful idea. Being the only one of the Mane 6 to get close to her, she decided to write Sapphire a letter, asking her if she and Applejack can come by her home to talk about something. A few days later, Rarity got a reply saying that they could.

After taking the train to Canterlot, Rarity and Applejack went to Sapphire's house and AJ told her about Rara's situation and asked her if she can become the new manager for Countess Coloratura. After a few minutes of silence, Sapphire told them that she would have to think about it. Not wanting to argue against her, Rarity and AJ decided to head back to Ponyville. A few more days went by and it was very nerve wracking, but then, while Rarity was working on a dress in her Carousel Boutique, Derpy came by with a letter from Sapphire. When Rarity opened the letter, she was overjoyed and rushed straight to Sweet Apple Acres. When she arrived, she showed Applejack the letter, and she was just as overjoyed as Rarity. The 2 then showed the letter to the rest of the Mane 6 and they knew exactly what to do now.

They journeyed to Canterlot to see Sapphire, got on another train to Manehattan, went to Coco's apartment, and told Rara the news. Of course, Rara and Coco were both shocked that 'The Pony of Pop' was now Rara's new manager. Once everything was settled, Sapphire returned to Canterlot to announce to Equestria that she would be retiring to become Rara's new manager.

"And don't you remember what she said when she moved here?" Coco asked, bringing Rara out of her flashback. She looked at Coco, then nodded.

"Yeah," Rara answered. "She was going to find a way to get my career started again." Coco smiled, but Rara's face went back to an unsure expression. "But it's been 2 months since she said that, and yet she hasn't even come by and tell me what she is planning."

"Rara, these things take time," reassured Coco. "I'm sure whatever she's planning, she will come by and tell us what it is." Coco's reassuring made Rara feel much better. Seeing that they were done with their cups of tea, they decided to head back inside. After putting their tea cups in the dishwasher, Coco grabbed a folder of designs, a small notepad with a pen attached to it, and a measuring tape. "Shall we begin with your measurements?"

"Oh, of course." Rara went to the living room and stood straight. She held her arms out to her sides as Coco began her measurements and wrote them down on the notepad. Once she was done, she put everything away. Suddenly, a knock sounded at the front door.

"Coming!" yelled Coco.

Rara looked towards the door wondering who it was. Then, a voice sounded.

"Hey Coco, where's Rara?"

Rara's face lit up. She knew who it was. "She's in the living room," said Coco. As she stepped aside, Rara's excitement only grew as her new manager, Sapphire Shores, walked in.

"Hey," Sapphire said. "I have something to share with you."

Now, Rara was excited. "PLEASE TELL ME YOU'VE FOUND A WAY TO GET MY CAREER GOING AGAIN!!!!!!!!!" she cried, excitedly.

Sapphire laughed at Rara"s excitement. "Alright, alright," she replied. "Settle down, honey."

Rara quickly regained her composure and cleared her throat. "Can I get you anything?" asked Rara, as Sapphire sat down on the couch.

"Sure," Sapphire replied. "Get some water. I really need to drink something after that long walk."

Rara went to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, grabbed a water bottle, and gave it to Sapphire. After taking a few sips from the bottle, Sapphire finally had the energy to speak. "I'm pleased to tell you that I did find a way to get your career back on its hooves," she began.

Coco walked over to Rara. "See, what did I tell ya?" she asked in a teasing manner.

Rara sat down on a chair in front of the couch, while Coco sat down next to her. "Now then, let's get down the business," said Sapphire, as she began to explain her idea. "My idea for you to get your career running again, will start off with a contest."

Rara's excitement was replaced with confusion. "A contest?" she asked.

"Exactly, a contest to figure out who will be paired up with you, and together, you both will embark on a multi-dimensional tour," explained Sapphire.

Now Rara was really confused. "Eh? What do you mean by a 'multi-dimensional' tour?"

"You know," she smiled. "Equestria and Earth?"

Coco gasped. She realized what Sapphire was talking about. "Rara, I think she means pairing you up with a human, and then touring both worlds," Coco explained.

Rara's face lit up as the 2 key words, Humans and Earth, flashed in her head. She then remembered another big thing that happened recently.

Just 3 weeks after the Helping Hooves Music Festival, lots and lots of strange portals suddenly opened out of nowhere, all over Equestria. These portals appeared in many big cities: Manehattan, Fillydelphia, Baltimare, Las Pegasus, Ponyville, Canterlot, the Crystal Empire, and Appleloosa. This caused widespread panic and chaos, as everypony knew that ANYTHING can come out of these portals. Then, suddenly, all of the portals began to close and disappear. Everypony thought that the whole ordeal was over. That was until they saw that 3 portals remained open. One in Canterlot, one in Ponyville, and one in the Crystal Empire. It didn't take long for everypony to realize why those 3 portals remained open. Those 3 places, are where the 4 princesses lived. Needless to say, the Royal Guard, the Crystal Guard, and the Elements of Harmony were all put on high alert, as whatever could come through these portals could be after the princesses and their magic.

Then, finally, something did come through. Some very strange looking creatures that looked almost like monkeys, only with no fur. Just brownish hair and tannish skin. They were all wearing tuxedos with what appeared to be flags of countries on the right sides of their tuxedos. The creatures called themselves humans and were part of something called the 'United Nations'. They then declared that they come in peace and asked to meet with the princesses, to which the Royal Guard, Crystal Guard, and the Elements of Harmony agreed.

Since then, Equestria and Earth's countries have been in good relations with each other, as many ponies have moved to Earth for new life opportunities. But the most significant thing to happen, is how both races used their ways of life to help each other. The humans were impressed with the ponies' magic, hence why many ponies moved to Earth. And the ponies were also impressed with the humans' technology. So much so, that many different things like cell phones, televisions, video games, the internet, etc. have all been created in Equestria with the humans' help.

Rara then realized that Coco had a TV in her living room, sitting on top of a counter. As well as a cell phone, as she noticed her putting something in her ear to talk to Rarity every once in a while.

"Well," pondered Rara. "I don't know about that Sapphire. I mean, this is a lot to take in. The fact that I have to have to pair up with someone and touring 2 worlds with them, I think it's too much."

Then, Rara realized something. "Wait, Does this mean that my companion has to be a human?" she asked, nervously.

"Exactly. Since you are touring Equestria and Earth, you might as well have a companion from Earth," Sapphire explained.

Rara took a moment to think. This was a HUGE revelation. She wanted to get her career back on her hooves, and if this is how it's gonna happen, then so be it.

"Well, if your still unsure about it, then I'll give you some time to think about it," said Sapphire, as she stood up from the couch and turned around, but before she could start walking towards the front door, Rara made her decision.

"WAIT!" yelled Rara. Sapphire stopped and looked at Rara. "I'll do it!" she said.

After a few seconds of silence, Sapphire smiled. "Then it's settled, I'll start making plans for the contest tonight. The contest will be held on Earth, in Nashville, Tennessee. Once there, you'll get to decide who you'll want as your partner. This is going to be SEEENSATIONAL! OW!" she sang.

Rara and Coco smiled at each other. Even though Sapphire's singing was pretty off-key at this point in her life, she can still sing her iconic catchphrase.

Rara ran over and gave Sapphire a huge hug. "Thank you Sapphire!" she cried, happily. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Sapphire hugged her back. "It's no problem girl," she replied.

Rara released the hug and Sapphire began walking towards then front door. "I'll see you in a few weeks," said Sapphire, as she opened and closed the front door. And with that, she was gone.

Coco walked over and locked the front door. Then, she looked at Rara and an idea suddenly flashed in her head.

"You know, Applejack has a friend on Earth. In fact, he's quite the talented human and he's friends with all of the Mane 6."

Rara was taken aback. "You think he'll wanna sign up for the contest?" she asked.

"Sure," said Coco. "I'll call her right now and ask her to meet with him to convince him to sign up."

Coco ran to her room, grabbed her cell phone, and dialed Applejack's number. Rara just stood there trying to take in everything that just happened. She wanted her career to start up again, but she never imagined it would be like this. For the first time in many days, she was feeling excited and happy. She smiled to herself and walked upstairs to her bedroom.

To Be Continued

Author's Note

And that's the first chapter. Like I said in the description, this is my very first story so expect to see some flaws that will, hopefully, improve as it goes on.
This story is based on and is a 'sort of' remake to Rara's Reality by Gear Works. While the plot will mostly stay the same, a LOT of things will be changed because I want to be more original. Again, if Gear Works ever comes across this story, I just want to say from the bottom of my heart, Thank you. Thank you for all of the inspirations you've given us and for inspiring people like myself.

Chapter 2 will be out soon, so keep a look out. With that being said, I'll see you all next time. Peace.