Words Whispered - Chapter One - Rides That Last Forever
Words Whispered - Chapter One - Rides That Last Forever
\//Carousel Boutique\/
Rarity had just finished sewing the last sleeve onto her last dress. This one was simply the most divine. Emeralds were strategically placed, making the dress even more beautiful then she imagined it was going to be. The colors were blooming with magnificence. She could not restrain the large smile that overtook her face. This dress was going to win first place at the dress convention in Canterlot, not doubt about it!
Sweetie Belle had arrived at the Carousel Boutique on Friday to visit her sister for the weekend. It was now Sunday. It was very hard not to miss the frown on Sweetie Belles face. She wasn't ready to leave just yet, she and Rarity had far too much left to do! Waiting until next weekend was NOT and option. While heading over to the storage closet to grab some paper for drawing on, she heard Rarity whispering to herself. She knew better to not eavesdrop, but she couldn't restrain herself. Sweetie Belle leaned a bit closer to the door to hear better. Rarity then began to speak again. ''I just know YOUR going to win my beauty!'' Was Rarity talking to her dress? Sweetie Belle collapsed inwards when Rarity opened her bedroom door. Rarity looked down in disbelief. ''Sweetie, were you eavesdropping on me?'' questioned Rarity with a stern tone and expression. ''Uhh, can yo-you repeat the question?'' stuttered Sweetie. Rarity's expression turned more upset. ''Sweetie, honey, you know better than that.'' Rarity lectured. Sweetie Belle, however, was more intent on asking her own questions. ''Hey, Rarity, are you going to a competition?'' Sweetie Belle asked as she picked herself off the ground. Rarity knew where this was going. The last thing she wanted was for her sister to come. It was obviously very selfish to think that, of course, and she knew. However, she didn't want to risk disappointing her sister, so she answered with a simple nod. ''Hey! Hey! Can I come Rarity?!'' screamed Sweetie. Rarity had to think quick. ''Uhh, terribly sorry darling, but isn't mom coming to pick you up today anyway?'' Rarity said, careful to hide her real feelings. ''It's no trouble. Mom won't mind!''
There was no point covering herself anymore, so she said she could come. Sweetie skipped across the room multiple times laughing and cheering. ''This is gonna be SO fun Rarity!'' cheered Sweetie, not paying attention to her sisters worried expression.
\//Train to Canterlot\/
Every time the train hit a bump, Rarity would shield her dress like it was her baby. Rarity was struggling to keep herself occupied during the ride, but Sweetie found herself more than entertained. She would watch the ponies harvest crops in the fields while outdoors, and when they went inside tunnels, she would try to find bats on the cave walls. The trip seemed like minutes to her, but for Rarity, it was hours. A gray pony who was delivering a beverage to another passenger walked past Rarity's dress, and she growled viciously. The gray coated pony tip-toed away quietly. ''Rarity, don't you think you should relax a bit? You've been fretting over this dress the entire time!'' suggested Sweetie Belle. Rarity walked over to Sweetie Belle. ''Nonsense little child. You are much too young to understand the importance of this dress.'' chuckled Rarity while patting Sweetie's head. Sweetie Belle frowned and grabbed Rarity's hoof. ''I'm not a little baby anymore Rarity.'' she lectured as she placed Rarity's hoof on the ground. Sweetie went back to watching the farmers. Rarity shook her head at the maturing filly. Sweetie is right. I can't baby her forever, now can I? Thought Rarity. The train ride continued to progress very slowly. When Sweetie fell asleep on the chair, Rarity scooped her up and brought her over to the sleeping quarters. She stroked her mane and whispered the lullaby their mother used to sing to them.
The sun lowers softly,
The moon floats up calmly,
the little ponies go to bed,
it's time to rest your sleepy head.
\//Canterlot Train Station\/
Rarity walked over to her sleeping sister. ''Sweetie, time to get up, we're finally here!'' she whispered excitedly. Sweetie rose her head, and yawned loudly, much to Rarity's dismay. ''Sweetie, you really must work on your yawn if your going to be attending a royal convention.'' dictated Rarity. ''Watch, like this.'' Rarity than yawned very softly and politely. Sweetie then smiled and nodded her head. She then tried to yawn like her sister, but it was loud and obnoxious. Rarity then smiled, but it was obvious it was forced, and fake. ''It, could use some work.'' she said in a forced happy manor. ''Come now Sweetie, we better get our things and head to our hotel. Sweetie nodded and threw her blanket off the bed. Rarity then looked at her as if she had just eaten a fly. ''Your going to simply leave this place a mess?'' she said as her horn lighted up. She used her magic to gracefully fly the blanket over to the bed and neatly tuck it in. Sweetie than giggled embarrassingly.
The two ponies stepped off the train cart with their luggage, and they realized how popular this convention really was. Ponies frantically stumbled over one another, screamed horrible things, and shoved each other out of the way. ''Stay close to me Sweetie.'' she said as she moved her hoof around Sweeties neck. Sweetie didn't like this however. Her face turned bright red as she said ''Rarity, your embarrassing me! I'll be okay!'' But Rarity didn't let go. They moved around every pony cautiously, hoping to not injure any pony. Suddenly, Sweetie tripped over something, and tumbled badly onto to the ground. Rarity squealed loudly. ''Agh! Sweetie, are you okay?'' she asked with a worried expression. However, she only replied with an ''ow.'' She seemed fine though, considering she pulled herself off the ground and kept walking. Rarity turned around and saw another adult Pony laughing at her sister. She zipped fast over to the jerk. ''And just what do you think YOUR laughing at?'' she said in a demanding, evil-sounding tone. She also had raised her hoof like she was about to hit him. ''N-nothing ma'am!'' she said as he shivered in fright. She lowered her hoof and trotted back to her sister. The adult pony ran way in fear as fast as he could, and hopped back onto the train. To him, the ponies in this town were crazy.
When Sweetie and Rarity finally made their way out of the massive crowd, they stopped for a while to catch their breath. ''Nothing like fresh air!'' Sweetie said jokingly. Rarity also giggled, this time not forced. ''Come Sweetie,'' Rarity commanded. '' We should be getting back to our hotel now.'' Sweetie nodded, but she wasn't happy being bossed around. She wanted to explore Canterlot. After all, she hadn't been here in ages. When Sweetie realized the were staying in a suite atop the castle, she groaned. There HAD to be at least 1,000 steps to climb.
[END CHAPTER ONE]
Author's Note
Sweetie Belle is best pony. Anyways, thanks a whole ton for reading, and I hope you continue to support me by reading my stories!
