My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

“Rainbow Dash!! Darling, aren’t you ready yet? Why is it taking so long??” Rarity anxiously knocked on the door, but there was no response from inside. Today was another day of excitement for her—she had finally gotten her hooves on silk, even if it wasn’t exactly the kind she had hoped for. But the materials she now possessed were more than enough for her to put her creativity to work.

To show her appreciation for her friends’ help, Rarity had designed an outfit made of silk for each of them and invited everypony to the boutique for a fitting. Of course, some ponies would likely make excuses to avoid wearing clothes, so Rarity had only told them she needed their help with something important. Rainbow was the first to arrive but the last to come out.

"Do I really have to wear... this weird outfit??" Rainbow Dash finally emerged from the fitting room reluctantly. She had no idea that Rarity’s "very important task" was just a clothing fitting and wished she could fly off and hide behind a cloud right then.

Rarity gasped dramatically, her face showing utter disbelief. "How rude!! Rainbow Dash, I spent so much time coming up with these designs!! Look at this fine fabric!! It may not be as silky as what the ambassador wore, but I’m still very pleased with it!!" Rarity exclaimed, admiring the outfit she was wearing. "The moment I got the silk, I immediately set to work on these clothes. You’re the first ponies to wear my masterpieces!"

“I really like how the fabric feels~ It’s so light and comfortable~ Thanks for the outfit, Rarity~” Fluttershy chimed in, fluttering her wings slightly. The lightness of the garment didn’t bother her at all.

“Don’t mention it, Fluttershy, it’s my pleasure.”

As everypony discussed the comfort and appearance of the outfits, Applejack burst through the door. “Sorry, gals, just finished up some things at the Sweet Apple Acres. Is there anything I can... help... with... Pfft hahaha~!” Upon seeing Rainbow Dash in her outfit, as well as her pained expression as she tried to avoid Applejack’s gaze, Applejack couldn’t help but burst into laughter. “That outfit suits you, Rainbow Dash! Ya look absolutely adorable!”

“Oh! Stop!! And don’t you dare tell anypony about this!!” Rainbow Dash, her face turning bright red, tried to counter Applejack’s teasing, but this only made Applejack laugh harder. That is, until Rarity’s next words abruptly stopped her laughter.

“Oh, Applejack, stop teasing Rainbow Dash. You have your own set too~ Go ahead and try it on.” Rarity presented a dress to Applejack, whose expression quickly mirrored Rainbow Dash’s.

“Hah!! Now it’s your turn!!” Rainbow Dash grinned mischievously, enjoying the sudden reversal. Applejack looked panicked, more so than during the Changeling invasion.

"Well, shoot! I plum forgot! Still gotta move a whole box of apples that slipped my mind. Gotta go fast back to the Sweet Apple Acres... You all go on ahead, I....I’ll catch up later!!!” Applejack’s mind raced, blurting out an excuse so ridiculous even she wouldn’t believe it later. But before she could dash for the door, Rainbow blocked her way.

"Oh no, you don’t!! Applejack, you can’t leave. Rarity is waiting for your feedback! You wouldn’t want to disappoint her, would you?"

Caught off guard by Rainbow’s challenge, Applejack stood there, mouth agape, unable to come up with a response. Seeing Applejack so flustered, Rainbow couldn’t help but laugh even harder. "I really want to see you in this outfit, AJ. After all, we’re good friends, right? And friends share with each other!!"

"I… I…I can't...." Without waiting for Applejack to finish the sentence, Rainbow Dash snatched the dress from Rarity and shoved it between Applejack's hooves, pushing her into the changing room. "Oh, don't be shy, Applejack, you're going to love this dress!"

Meanwhile, Twilight and Pinkie Pie arrived, walking in just in time to witness the scene. Curious, Twilight approached Rarity and greeted her, “Hey, Rarity! Good afternoon. Did we miss anything fun?”

“Good afternoon, darling~! Oh, nothing much, just Rainbow and Applejack trying on my creations. Oh, speaking of which, I truly do appreciate you for doing this favor, Twilight. These silks are simply divine!"

“I’m glad you like it, Rarity. Though, honestly, I didn’t do much. The ambassador had already figured out what we were after. You know, inviting her to Rainbow’s show? Of course, she later sent over the fabric with her guards, and I hooved it all to you.”

“I know! The Princess of Friendship certainly lives up to her title. I never doubted your abilities!” Rarity said with a warm smile. “Anyway, I’m so glad you could make it, and I’ve made a dress for you, too! Go ahead and try it on. And one for you as well, Pinkie!"

"Ooooooooh! New dress!!” Pinkie Pie squealed in delight, quickly put it on before twirling it in place. “Hey!! I feel like I’m wrapped in cotton candy!! So soft and fluffy!!”

"So, Rarity, was the “urgent matter” you spoke of…trying on dresses?" Taking the dress from Rarity, Twilight voiced her doubt. Even if Rarity hadn’t said it outright, the scene unfolding in front of her made it clear.

“Well~ you could say that. I mean, what could be more important than making new clothes for my friends and hearing their feedback??”

“Alright~ Just don’t wear yourself out, okay? Oh! Actually, I just remembered, Rarity, this outfit you made might come in useful sooner than you think!!”

“Oh? What do you mean, Twilight? Are you going to a performance?”

“There’s a banquet, hosted by Ambassador Meng Yu. In fact, she plans to invite all of you! She asked me in advance, and it’s tonight, aboard their ship.”

“Really??!!” Rarity’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “I’d be thrilled to attend with you, Twilight, and wearing my own design, no less!!”

“So,how are we getting there?” Fluttershy asked.

"At sunset, Ambassador Meng Yu will meet us at the Ponyville train station. The two royal sisters will be joining us, too, and we’ll head there together.” Upon hearing this, Rarity’s ears perked up, and she quickly grabbed sewing tools, exclaiming in a mix of surprise and delight, "Princess Celestia and Princess Luna are going too!!!??? I have to design something for both of them as well!!"