PonWolf: the Ascension

Rarity was working at her sewing machine, as she often did when there was something on her mind. She usually found it quite relaxing.

Key word: Usually.

What had happened recently was still disturbing to her. As it would surely be for many a Pony. Sure, it was in defense of her sister, her home! But still... she was ready to skin those creatures alive!

Suddenly, a knock came at the door. Specifically, Pinkie's signature knock. Rarity sighed. 'Not like I was going to get much more done anyway.' She then called down, "Just a moment!"

She quickly stepped down to the main floor. Her steps were much quieter than previously.

When she opened te door, sure enough, her pink friend was standing there. Her mane lacked some of its usual floofiness. "Why, Pinkie, you look like you have something on your mind too."

Pinkie smiled in a rather subdued way. "Yeaaaaah... About that."

Rarity shook her head. "Worry not, Pinkie. I've been thinking hard a bit, lately. 'To say the least'"

Pinkie Pie continued. "Sooo... I thought I'd invite you to the spa. My treat. We can talk and relax there at the same time, y'know?"

Rarity began, "Why, that sounds lovely. But surely I could pay-"

Pinkie put a hoof to Rarity's lips. "Rarity. I know you're the Element of Generosity, but let me spoil YOU for once."

Rarity smiled lightly, but then agreed. "I suppose it'll be good to let somepony else pay for it. If they're... volunteering, that is."

Short;y thereafter, they were at the spa. Pinkie ordered two deluxe treatments, of course. However, she carried little of her typical joyful demeanor.

Later, in the hot tub, Rarity cast a siund bubble. "Now we ,ay speak uninterrupted."

Pinkie made a "go ahead" motion. "You go first."

Rarity sighed, but told her story; Of what had happened, what she'd felt. Whast she'd done. What she almost did. Waking up in the hospital, Nurse Redheart knowing a surprising bit about what she'd become.

Pinkie nodded. "That sounds like a terrible burden to hold for so long. Something similar happened to me."

"Oh? Do tell." Rarity gave a similar "go ahead" gesture.

"Well..."

Pinkie told of what had happened. Rarity was rather indignant as well. "Other Ponies? They nearly killed your second family!?"

Pinkie nodded. "That's the gist of it, yeah. It wasn't until i was cleaning up their blood the next day that I realized that they were DEAD. Yeah, they'd have done worse to the lot of us, but still."

Rarity said, "You know what? I'm feeling a bit better, now that somepony else knows. Aside from two others, that is."

Pinkie smiled more widely than before. "You know? Me too." After that, she 1/4 joked, "Maybe one night we can hunt together?"

Rarity actually grinned at that. "Why, Pinkie, that sounds like a rather brutal idea, coming from you. I'm in."

The two laughed, enjoying the remainder of the treatment.