Dark Horse: A My Little Pony Story

"I can't believe we're going to the Grand Galloping Gala!" Chorus chirped. "It's like the biggest event of the year! We're all going to Canterlot! TOGETHER!"

Prose started nervously breathing in and out. "It's so soon! There's so much we have to do. We have to find nice outfits, we need to secure transportation, I need to brush up on my Canterlot history, we need to make plans-"

"I think I can help with one of those things," Ginger Blush interrupted. "I actually have a connection at the Carousel Boutique. I'm sure we can find some nice outfits there."

"Oh, perfect! We can head over there while I put together our to-do list in my head," Prose instructed.

"I'm so excited!! It'll be like we're actually royalty. Don't get me wrong, I love Ponyville, but it must be nice to feel like a fancy Canterlot pony, even for a day," Chorus beamed.

The ponies left their lovely meadow and charted a course towards the Carousel Boutique. Visions of their perfect outfits danced around in their heads as they approached the boutique. This would be the first time any of them had actually purchased any really fancy clothes. You can't show up to the Grand Galloping Gala in just anything.

They arrived at the Carousel Boutique and Ginger Blush gently pushed open the door. They entered the large circular room to find Rarity patiently stitching together a new design onto a mannequin. Rarity turned to face them as she heard them enter. She smiled in recognition of the ponies in her shop. She set down her sewing tools and walked closer to them.

"Ginger Blush! Oh, how delightful to see you and your friends. Prose and... Chorus, was it? I can't thank you enough for saving all of us from that catastrophe a couple weeks ago. What can I help you with today?" Rarity asked the group.

Ginger Blush stepped forward. "Funny you should bring up that 'catastrophe', because fixing it actually landed us three tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala! We were hoping you could design some outfits for us."

Rarity gasped and clapped her hooves together.

"I would LOVE to! Don't even worry about paying. I owe it to you for, you know, saving all of Ponyville."

"Thank you so much, Rarity! Do you need anything from us? How can we help with the process?" Ginger asked her.

Rarity pushed her red eyeglasses up on her face.

"I need each of you to stand up on one of those pedestals over there. Tell me all of your hopes and dreams for these ensembles while I take down your measurements," Rarity excitedly ordered.

The ponies quickly fell in line and stationed themselves on the pedestals, awaiting Rarity's measurements. She started with Prose, stretching her measuring tape up and down her limbs and taking down notes.

"Prose, tell me about your dream dress," Rarity proposed.

Prose pictured herself at the gala, wearing a dress that perfectly suited her. She tried her best to visualize that perfect dress.

"I'm thinking something modest and elegant. Something sleek and dark. I want to look nice, but I don't want anything too crazy. I'm sure whatever you put together will be excellent," Prose graciously explained.

"I can already see it in my head. Marvelous!" Rarity cheered.

She slid quickly over to Ginger Blush, measuring tools in hand.

"What would make your dress absolutely stunning, Ginger Blush?" she inquired.

Ginger envisioned the dress that she would want to wear to the biggest event of the year.

"I think I want something more delicate and beautiful. Nothing that clashes with my fur or mane. I want something soft and timeless," she expressed.

Rarity's eyes glowed, imagining a perfect dress. "Perfect! I will make sure you look fabulous, Ginger Blush."

She scooted quickly over to Chorus and began to measure him.

"Chorus? What about you?" she asked.

Chorus pictured an outfit in his mind. Ideas bounced around back and forth across his thoughts until they amalgamated into a coherent outfit.

"I want something a little bit flashy, but not obnoxious, you know? Something pink, of course, and also somewhat classy. Did that make sense?"

"It makes perfect sense, darling! It'll be amazing, just wait and see," Rarity boasted.

The ponies all beamed with excitement over their upcoming couture designs.

"Now shoo, shoo! Let me get to work so I can have your ensembles ready in time for the big night!" Rarity ordered.

The ponies stepped off of their pedestals and headed for the door.

"Thanks again, Rarity! See you soon," Ginger thanked.

Rarity immediately began tracing designs and grabbing different fabrics off of her shelves. Chorus, Prose, and Ginger Blush exited the Carousel boutique.

"I can't believe Rarity is going to design our outfits for the Grand Galloping Gala!" Chorus exclaimed.

"Generosity isn't necessarily out of character for her," Prose joked.

"You guys, we're going to look so good at the gala," Ginger Blush said. "We have Rarity designing our outfits for the most prestigious event of the year."

"It's going to be perfect! I have literally never been more excited," Chorus exclaimed.

Prose laughed. "As long as nopony is plotting an evil scheme that we have to remedy, it should be a great time."