After receiving reassurance from dumbbell that fluttershy was in good hooves, the group immediately made their way towards their next destination. Once Dash said the name of the next element bearer on her list, the four friends were soon teleported to the city, in which the element of generosity resides…………

Manehatten

The city of fashion and beauty , here you’ll find not only the hustle and bustle of the streets of this large city. But also the biggest fashion district that outmatches even the luxurious Las Pegasus. Wide varieties of clothing , perfumes, colognes, and accessories who’s origins range from the many cities and countries where their designers hale from, with most of the materials of said items also haling from the designers native homes. Now ya might think this is where they’ll locate the element of generosity, but the group would soon find the mares real line of work, which is something they would not see coming…………….at all.

The large building that stood before them made their jaws drop in shock at the sight of the fashionista’s location. But what caught their attention the most, wasn’t the the name of the establishment which read “The Golden Horseshoe” it was the sign near the entrance which read “ No one under the age of 18 allowed, must have ID, touching the dancers is prohibited”

This was an extreme indication that the building that stood before them wasn’t just a night club , but also a strip joint. Shock enveloped the groups faces as they and especially Sweetie Belle couldn’t believe that someone as glamorous and pampered as Rarity would be working in a place like this, even if there was a strong chance that she would be making the outfits for the strippers, she wouldn’t stoop this low . Neither of em knew how to respond to this, as this was a shocking discovery to say the least. But soon Dash broke the ice.

“No freaking way” The mare said in disbelief. “ There is absolutely no way Rarity is in there”

“I know my sister likes to flaunt her beauty from time to time” Sweetie belle replied. “And she does have some elegant dance moves, but there’s no way she’d be a stripper, that isn’t like her at all”

“TBH with ya Sweets” Apple bloom said. “ Given how she felt after the big fight with Twilight and the others, can ya’ll honestly blame her for going down this road? The poor girls probably depressed beyond belief and believes all this attention would help to clear her mind. But wait, are we even sure this is where she’s at?

“Considering the fact that I can see a small complex on the roof of the building” Pinkie replied. Ima take a guess Rarity not only works here, but also lives upstairs. Should we go inside and see if she’s home?”

“Doesn’t look like we can Pinkie” Dash said, and then pointed towards the same age requirement sign which also showed the hours. “ Says here it doesn't open up till 6pm tonight, so we have quite a bit until we can step inside. Plus there’s a chance Rarity might not even be home ATM.

“That is a possibility Dash, plus it’ll be quite a goose chase to try and find my sister in the city, cause with the hundreds of clothing shops, she could be anywhere” Sweetie belle jumped in, but as she did, Dash caught a glimpse of a diner across the street , with an overhead clock which read that the current time was 12 :25PM , 7 hours before the night club opened up it’s doors to patrons.

“That diner looks open to me” She said. “ Let’s go ahead and wait it out in there until they open up” The others nodded in agreement at the mares suggestion.

“sounds like a plan Dash” Bloom replied, but then suddenly her stomach began to rumble a bit. “ Plus I’m starving like hell over here” The others couldn’t help but chuckle at the fillies response as they too were a little peckish, with nothing more to say, they made their way towards the small eating establishment to not only stuff their faces, but to also wait it out till 6pm arrives.

7 hours later

Evening soon approached as the sun was only minutes away from turning in for the day, and this was also a turning point for the group as the Golden Horseshoe was only minutes away from opening up it’s doors. After filling up their bellies with not only lunch, but dinner and dessert as well, courtesy of Pinkie whom handled the bill thanks to her last paycheck from Hells Kitchen. They were all set to finally meet up with the element of generosity and to hopefully bring her home.

“Looks like it’s time ya’ll “ Bloom said.

“Indeed” Dash replied. “ Also Bloom, Sweets, I want you two to stay in the diner with Pinkie until I get back with Rarity” The two fillies were in utter shock at what the mare just instructed to them.

“What?!” Sweetie belle said. “ But why? I wanna talk some sense into my sister too………….

“I know Sweetie belle” Dash interrupted. “ But listen, this is something that I’ll have to do alone this time. And need I remind you two of where Rarity is working at? It isn’t necessarily a place for kids, and I don’t want ya’ll getting any nightmares from the…….suggestive material that’s in there. And the sign even points it out as well, plus Granny Smith, Big Mac, and even your sisters would be all up in my ass if they found out that I brought you too inside of a strip club”

“Oh yeah good point” Bloom replied. “ Applejack would put you in a headlock if ya brought us inside that place, alrighty then partner, we’ll stay behind”

“We promise” Sweetie belle said in a disappointing nature , as she wanted to see her sister so badly.

“Thank’s girls” Dash said. “ Hold down the fort Pinkie, I’ll be back soon. And before you even ask me Apple bloom, no I will not tell you if I see any muscley stallions, your too young to know any of that anyways” Bloom gave a disappointed look while Pinkie did a playful solute as they watched the mare exit the diner.

Soon Dash made her way across the street towards the Golden Horseshoe whose doors just opened up, she soon came across the bouncer who stood by the front entrance with three ponies currently waiting in line to get in, which was also good news for the mare as she wouldn’t have to wait as long or even to sneak in. As she walked up, the mare found that she was next in line, with the others already having gained entry.

“ID please?” The bouncer said to the mare in question, whom proceeded to present her identification to him. After a short glance, the burly stallion gave a nod of approval. “ Alrighty , come on in” Dash silently thanked the stallion, but was quick to notice something rather ………familiar about him.

“Hey wait a minute” she began. “ Aren’t you that same stallion who works as Mr Ramsay’s personal security guard as well? The stallion raised an eyebrow at the mares response.

“What are you…………….Oh wait, you must be talking about my twin brother I assume? “ He replied. “ Yeah I get that a lot toot’s, seriously we went to the same university , got the same degree, and yet he’s the one who got to work under Mr Ramsey himself, while I get stuck working as a bouncer at a night club. If the chicks in there weren’t hot AF, I would have quit already. *cough* But enough about my personal life, you may now proceed into the club. With nothing more to say , Dash proceeded inside of the establishment ready to find her fashionista friend.

And no touching the stallions foot longs!!!!!!”

Soon the mare made her way inside the night club, once inside, she was soon greeted by a number of patrons and staff. Including and not limited too, partygoers, college students, married stallions who were itching for a good show without their wives finding out, a few servers stallion or mare and even a minotaur and griffon whom wore rather revealing uniforms which made their *cough, cough* lower regions nearly visible, and even a few of the strippers could be seen giving a few audience members either a lap dance or a sneak preview before they got on stage.

While it wasn't the largest Nightclub in equestria, Dash was never the less impressed at how crowded it was, indicating that business was definitely booming. As she looked for a place to sit, the mare surveyed the surrounding area for any sight of the element of generosity, but there wasn't a single trace of her anywhere, but the mare simply brushed it off for now, as she's probably back stage getting ready, but little did she know is that she would soon get her answer.

At last she finally found a seat just as the show was about to begin, a stallion server presented her with a cocktail beverage, but the mares mind was set at not the entertainment or the complimentary drink, but the whereabouts of her fashionista friend. As the lights begin to dim, a Voice could be heard over the speakers just as the music began to play.

"Ladies and Gentlecolts!!!" Came a voice " Welcome to the Golden Horseshoe, hope all you wonderful ponies stuffed your pockets with bits, cause your in for a special treat tonight from all these lovely mares and stallions "

"Wait, why does that voice sound familiar?" Dash wondered to herself.

"And now to start off the show" The announcer continued. " For you lovely ladies, and stallions as well, we're starting with non other than the Macho men, come on out boys, time to flex those muscles!!!!!!!" And within seconds, a group of muscle bound stallions entered the stage and began shaking what they got as the crowd erupted with cheers and woes. Their cheers grew louder and louder as each member of the group began to tear off their respected clothing to reveal their toned physiques at the audience whom began to throw their bits at them. Many of them struck various types of bodybuilder poses, taking a moment to feel and fondle each others bodies, and even poked their massive bulges in the air which were clearly visible through their respected speedos and jockstraps. Dash couldn't help but ogle slightly at what was literally right in front of her.

"Dayum!!!!" She said to herself. " If Bloom was in here, she would faint instantly if she saw all this.…....no, no focus Dash, your here for Rarity, not a bunch of pec bouncing studs" The performance went on for about 20 minutes as a variety of stallions, and even the minotaur and griffon from earlier shaked and showed off their physiques and tight packages towards the audience whom continued to eat it up. Soon the muscle strip show ended as the audience erupted with cheers and claps as the respected strippers let out a bow of praise happy that the thirsty audience enjoyed the show.

"Bravo, bravo, bravo!!!! Another spectacular performance boys, you can tell these lovely men don't skip leg day folks. Hope you enjoyed the macho men, cause now it's time for the ladies to take the stage. And to start things off, we're starting with everyone's favorite mare. Hailing all the way from Ponyville, an elegant lady shaking for a good time and attention, with a beautiful gaze that would line up a group of stallions in seconds, but your hooves together for RarrrrrrrityyYYYYYYYYYYYYyy!!!!!!!!"

Dashes gave a shocked look as his friends name was called out, and soon a cloud of mist surrounded the stage as a mare began to walk through it, the audience cheered and wowed as there stood non other than the former element of generosity and fashionista........Rarity, Dawning an elegant and beautiful Arabic style outfit, the mares piercing gaze surveyed the crowd as the music became slow for a moment as she raised her hoof into the air. And in a split second, the mare began to shake her entire body in an elegant manner as the music changed to an Arabian tone as the crowd instantly ate at the mares beautiful dance moves. Moving her body to the rhythm of the music that played before her, the mare was defiantly a beautiful sight to behold, and the bits she was being presented to by the crowd, definitely showed that's she was indeed a fan favorite.

The Pegasus was in awe at the sight of her fashionista friends various moves, while she knew Rarity was quite beautiful and was an amazing dancer, seeing it up close was rather breathtaking for the mare. While she wasn't into mares as much, Dash couldn't help but blush at how elegant her friend was, especially with the music that played which only made her dance moves more and more elegant, it was almost hypnotizing to say the least, and the music definitely gave the impression. The Pegasus continued to be captivated at the dancing mare whom stood before her, it almost seemed like she was on stage as well sharing a dance alongside her as the music synched with each and every one of their movements.

But alas, the moment didn't last long, as soon the music ended as the mare let out a dazzling final pose as the audience roared with cheers and claps at the mares performance, just as she exited the stage.

"Beautiful, absolutely BEAUTIFUL Rarity!!!!!" The announcer said. "Folks, you can definately see why she's my favorite dancer, excellent performance as ever Rarity. We're gonna go ahead and take a 20 minute break for the next performer to warm up, in the mean time, enjoy the bar and unlimited lap dances courtesy of the macho men and the ladies all you lovely ponies" The audience clapped again just as the lights turned back on, Instantly Dash snapped out of her mini trance, this intermission was a perfect opportunity for the mare as it gave her just enough time to talk to the mare backstage.

"Ok, now's my chance" She said to herself." Hopefully the locker room isn't guarded, here I come rarity" Dash took one last swig of her cocktail before proceeding stealthfully towards the backstage entrance, all while passing by the various muscle men whom gave the mares and some of the LGBT stallions a lap dance. She couldn't help but ogle slightly at the sight of the various chiseled booties and packages she passed by, all while wishing she was getting one too, but she knew there was more important matters to attend to. After checking to see that the coast was clear, the mare entered the backstage entrance making her way towards the female locker room.

At long last, she reached her destination as the locker room entrance drew near. After taking a moment to collect herself, The Pegasus opened the door , ready to confront the fashionista. And to her surprise, the locker room was practically empty, which gave the impression that since Rarity was the first performer , she’d be the only one in here while the other mare strippers were outside giving some of the guest lap dances or warming up on the practice stage. Speaking of Rarity, Dash could hear a small humming sound, which belong to non other than the fashionista, whom the Pegasus was quick to recognize as she knew her little singing voice and humming tune all too well.

The Pegasus followed the sound of the little tune, until she came around a corner to see the element of generosity standing in front of the locker room mirror fixing her hair slightly, like the other three. The Pegasus was a bit surprised to see the mare after being absent for over a year, and seeing her now filled her with a sense of nervousness. But she knew now that there was no turning back now. After clearing her throat, the Pegasus finally spoke up…………………….” Rarity”

The sound of her name instantly got the mares attention, as she was quick to recognize the voice. And as she turned around, there stood non other than her former friend Rainbow dash whom shared the same look of surprise as the fashionista, but the unicorn however was quick to change to a blank faced expression just as she turned her attention back to the mirror to continue fixing her mane.

“Hey Dash” She said trying to sound as polite as possible. “ Never expected to see you again, especially at my new job”

Dash was silent for a moment, but soon found her words. “ Yeah me neither”

“So……….how’d ya even know where I was?” Rarity asked.

“It’s kind of a long story” Dash replied.

There was an awkward silence for what felt like an eternity, until Rarity broke the ice. “ Well……go on then, you obviously came here to berate me. So get it over with, let me know how badly I screwed up our friendship after that Mare do Well scheme, so go on and get it over with and then take your leave”

“Rarity” Dash began. “ I’m not here to berate you, I’m here to ask you to come back home” The Pegasus however only received a dark chuckle as a response from the fashionista.

“Your serious?” Rarity asked. “ You, the one pony who said such hurtful words towards us, even though we kind of deserved it, and had the gull to leave for an entire year and not even bother to respond to the various apology letters that we all sent you all because you were pissed off, and now that your back, you expect me to return to my old life? Well you’re flat out of luck darling! I’m done with my old life back in Ponyville, and I’m done with my fashion career as it only brings back memories of that incident especially given that I was the one who designed the costumes to begin with. Don’t get me wrong, while I do miss my old life, and I do regret leaving my sister alone. It’s too late for me to return Dash…………….Besides, I like it here, I get all sorts of attention from the lovely audience. And I still get payed not only off stage, but on stage as well, and I still get to show off my glamour and beauty. And I’m my boss Flams favorite dancer, and he even offered me the studio apartment upstairs for my services free of charge, so I owe him……………..

“Wait a minute” Dash interrupted. “ Did you just say Flam? AKA Flims twin brother , whom together form the film Flam bros? the two dumbasses who tried to con Granny Smith and Ponyville last year? That Flam?! * No wonder the announcers voice sounded familiar*

“Yes darling , that Flam” Rarity answered. “ Believe it or not, I was just as shocked to see him as well, as it turns out, he and his brother had a falling out a while back and went there separate ways, so the latter decided to start his own business a few months ago where he built the Golden Horseshoe night club. And I just so happened to find myself being a loyal patron here while I searched for work, and that’s when he happened to recognize me, after complimenting me, he offered me a job here. At first I utterly refused to degrade myself by becoming a stripper, but after the stallion remarked on how beautiful and elegant I was, and how the audience would absolutely adore my exotic dance moves and taste in clothing. I decided to give it a try, and to my surprise, everyone loved me, and that’s when I knew that this was my true passion”

“Rarity, I know this isn’t your passion” Dash replied. “ The Rarity I know would never stoop as low as to go down this path all over a falling out. Yes I was furious at you guys for what you did, but I didn’t want you guys to leave behind everything you cared bout. I know the rarity who loves fashion and designing clothing is still in there, everyone misses you back at home, I miss you, Sweetie belle misses you, even the others miss you”

“I highly doubt that darling” Rarity said bitterly. “ You honestly thing Twilight and the others would miss me after our fallout last month? It’s so obvious Dash, this friendship is dead and buried, and I don’t think it’ll ever be repaired. I’m sorry for what happened last year, but it’s too late for me to go back to my old life……….

“No it’s not” Dash interrupted. “ Rarity, it’s never too late for reconciliations, deep down I’m sure the others regret the fight last month just as much as you . Plus all of us are what keep Equestria safe, after you quit as the element of generosity, it made Celestia worried about what the future holds. What she didn’t tell us, is the elements are not only roles assigned to us to spread the importance of friendship, but to also help with any threat whom tries to invade Equestria. You , Pinkie, and everyone else have important roles Rarity, and your…….our friendship and bond is what keeps us strong and motivated to keep pushing forward………………….please Rarity, I need you back, everyone else needs you back. Without your generosity , we’re not a whole with one another, please Rarity I’m begging you…………come back home with us”

The unicorn was at a loss for words after hearing the Pegasus speech, while a part of her was a bit skeptical about returning home after what transpired last year. But she also missed her friends deeply after the falling out , her mind was full of different choices , as she began to wonder on whether or not she should return back to her old life and reinstate her position as the element of generosity, or that’s it was too late to change everything and to just stay where she currently is. As she was about to give Dash her answer, the locker room door swung open.

“You!!!!!!” Came a voice which caught both mares attention, and there standing near the entrance , stood non other than Flam, a couple of security ponies, and even a few of the macho men form earlier. “ So you’re the chump who thought she could sneak backstage huh?”

“ Well, well, well, we meet again Flam” Dash replied

“Indeed we do “element of loyalty” the stallion spat out. “ But I’m not in the mood to catch up, backstage is off limits to customers, so ima ask your politely to get the hell out before I have my boys toss you out”

“I don’t think so Mr mustache” Dash interjected. “ I’m here to take my friend home and out of this shitty strip club of yours” She then turned her attention towards the two macho men “ No offense fellahs, I loved you guys performance BTW” The two man couldn’t help but blush at the mares compliment towards them.

“Snap out of it muscleheads, she’s trespassing!!!!!!” Flam shouted. “ And I’m afraid your friend isn’t going anywhere, It’s thanks to her that business is skyrocketing and I’d be a damn fool to let her go now. Besides you already tossed her out after that Mare do Well stunt, yeah that’s right she told me her entire backstory, and now she’s working under me instead. If I had known it would be this easy going solo, than I would have ditched my brother sooner. Your far too late to take back your friend now Dash, she’s moved on and is my property now, So I’m gonna have to ask you one more time to leave”

“ I ain’t leaving without my friend chump” Dash retorted. “ Not that you care or anything, but without her, not just equestria , but our friendship is at stake if I don’t take her home, yes i was furious at her , but I didn’t want her to leave, sure it still hurts a little, but I’m willing to try and move past it for the sake of her and everyone else” Rarity was in complete shock at her friends words, along with a hint of gratitude that proved visible on the mares face. Flam however wasn’t convinced even the slightest.

“Wow” He said sarcastically. “ Now that is what I call the definition of true and passionate friendship * sniff* It almost moves my heart……………………..alright enough of that, kick this mare to the curb fellahs” He then ushered his group to take action, and within seconds , the four stallions charged forward to apprehend the mare whom stood in a battle position ready to kick some major ass the second they got closer, but she wouldn’t have to worry about getting her hooves dirty, as just then, Rarity stepped forward blocking the men’s path and surprising the Pegasus. “ What the? Rarity what are you doing? this doesn’t concern you!”

“Sorry boss” Rarity replied. “ But no ones laying a hoof on my friend” The unicorn then began channeling her magic, and in a split second, she and Dash were teleported out of the scene in a flash, much to the stallions surprise.

Outside the club, we find the bouncer from earlier checking the ID of the current patron in line. But as he was about to give him the all clear, a cloud of magical smoke enveloped the area slightly, and there stood the duo whom immediately high tailed it out of there the second they were outside much to the stallions surprise.

“By Reggie , it’s been fun darling!” Rarity called out as she and Dash made their way towards the diner. “ Also tell Flam that I quit would ya?!” The stallion was at a loss for words at what he just witnessed.

“…………………………Yeah I’m going on break, you guys have the all clear” He said as he walked away as the patrons in line cheered and proceeded inside the nightclub. Speaking of inside, we find Pinkie, Sweetie belle, and apple bloom whom were still waiting patiently for Dash and Rarity to return.

“Hmmmmmmmmmmm” Pinkie pondered as she fiddled with her pen slightly on her piece of paper. “ What rhymes with “ I’m super Dopper sorry for bing a meany pants and hope that we can be friends again?” But before she got her answer, the door busted open just as the Pegasus and the unicorn barged in panting heavily as if they were in a hurry, this got the trios attention especially Sweetie belle whom were quick to rush over to them.

“Rarity!!!!!” sweetie belle cried out in joy as she ran up and gave her sister the biggest hug imaginable.

“Sweetie belle, what are you doing here?!” Rarity asked just as Pinkie joined in on the hug as well. “ And Pinkie pie?”

“Yup that’s me” Pinkie said happily”

“Save the reunion for later fellahs” Dash said in a frantic tone as she took out the friendship map. “ We gotta go NOW” Suddenly she witnessed Flam alongside his bodyguards and the macho men making their way towards the diner much to their horror. “ Oh shit they’re coming, everybody gather around!!!” The others did as Dash instructed , and the Pegasus was quick to say the name of the next destination. “ Take us to Applepaloosa ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!” And in a split second , the five friends were instantly teleported out of the scene just as Flam and his companions barged into the diner, the stallion was dumbfounded as he found no trace of the mares in sight.

“What the hell?!” He said, and then turned his attention towards the owner. “ Where’d they go?” But all the got from the owner was a. “ I dunno” The stallion let out a loud growl of frustration at the fact that he lost his prized stripper at the hands of the boastful Pegasus he encountered during him and Flams last visit to Ponyville. “ THIS ISN’T OVER RAINBOW………..WHATEVER THE HELL YOUR NAME WAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“3 down, 2 to go”

Author's Note

Another chapter done folks, thank goodness It’s a good thing I had a written script, or I would have never have gotten it done so soon

As stated in the update, the stories gonna go on a temporary hiatus while I get a head start on my upcoming Halloween story. But don’t worry, Dashes adventure will return once my current story is completed

Until then, I’ll see ya guys soon 👍