The Morning After

I don't want to get up. Rarity thought as she snuggled deeper into the covers while bringing the grey mare next to her closer. But she knew she will have to get up sometime. Rarity thought of what could be done today. Breakfast for her and Ditzy. Perhaps some eggs and toast with...

"Rarity, I'm home." The young voice downstairs yelled out, breaking Rarity from her breakfast fantasy. With a ladylike huff, she looked towards her clock on the wall. Past 10 in the morning, much later than she expected, though she could guess why she woke up late.

I'll just have to make lunch for 3 instead of breakfast for 2. Giving a sigh she groggily got out of bed making sure she didn't wake up her marefriend. Marefriend. She liked that word. With a last glance she went and opened her door only to find her sister on the other side with a too large smile.

"What are you doing here Sweetie?" Rarity asked with a hint of nervousness. She knew that smile, though she never expected to see it on her sister.

Sweetie gave a giggle. "Did you have fun last night?" Her eyes roamed over Rarity for a brief moment.

"Er, What do you mean dear?" Now Rarity was very nervous. The idea that Sweetie knew what had happened popped into her mind but was quickly banished. She's too young to know anything.

"Have you looked in the mirror yet." Relief poured out of Rarity. Sweetie was commenting on her appearance.

"No, I haven't been able to. I was sleeping til you called. Now why don't you go to the kitchen and prepare some food for us." With this she turned and headed to her bathroom to freshen up.

"Ok sis. Oh, and don't forget to clean extra well." Rarity whipped her head around to see her sister smirk and glance at the lump in her bed before heading off. Dear Celestia she does know!

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This is not going to end well, I can just feel it. Sweet Apple Acres. The home of the best apples in all of Equestria and of her best friend Applejack. After last nights encounter, Rarity was not looking forward to this, but the sooner it was done the sooner it was over with. Looking around she tried to find the orange mare. Nothing. The farm was unusually silent. So she went to the house to see if anyone was there. As luck would have it Big Mac was.

"Morning Mac, I don't mean to be a bother but would you know where Applejack is by any chance?"

Mac looked at her for a moment. "Eyup."

Silence.

"Could you tell me where she is?"

"Eyup."

..."Do you know what happened last night?"

"Enope." But it was clear he knew something. Bless him he wouldn't come to conclusions without the full story.

"I'm here to come to an understanding with her. Please Mac, where is Applejack?"

Another moment of silence before he points upstairs. "Her room."

Giving a thankful smile Rarity heads up the stairs. One obstacle down, one to go.

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"So how'd it go Rarity?" Ditzy asked as Rarity came though her door looking tired.

"Better than I expected. We're still friends, but I'll give her some time to herself." The talk lasted til after their normal dinner times, with the first 20 or so minutes trying to get Applejack to talk to her then the next hours was pouring her heart out, crying or Rarity comforting her. In the end they agreed to still be friends and an understanding of each others feelings.

"Well that's good. Are you hungry? I brought over Dinky for dinner and Sweetie helped me with making it." Rarity's eye gave a twitch at that last bit. She gave a few glances around the shop. No smoke, no fire...no burnt anythings?

"Yes I am a trifle hungry. What shall we be having?"

Ditzy gave a smile and proudly proclaimed, "Flambe!" Well some burning.

Rarity looked around and brought her head closer to Ditzys. "And it's edible?"

Ditzy gave her a crossed look. "Rarity, I know your sister burns everything she cooks, but that doesn't mean you can put her down because of it." After a moment of Rarity looking chastised. "But yes, it is."

Both mares giggled. "Then let us eat."

As both mares sat down with Sweetie and Dinky at the table a sound pierced the quiet air.

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Meanwhile at Golden Oaks Library

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"What did Princess Celestia send you Twilight?"

"A book!"

"A book?"

"Yes!"

"What book?"

"Oh sorry Spike. Ehem. Your First Familiar And You: A Summoners Guide."

"So like Celestia's pet phoenix?"

"Yup. Spike, could you make a pot of tea? I think it's going to be an all nighter."

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Back to dinner

"That sounded like Twilight. Must be excited over something."

"Knowing her it's probably a book. I fear Spikey Wikey won't be getting any sleep tonight."

Glancing back to Ditzy she finds an amused smile. "Spikey Wikey?"

"Hehe, yes. Now lets have some dinner."

It was surprisingly good. Perhaps she can teach Sweetie to make other flambe dishes. Starting with Crepe Suzette.

Author's Note

So. Over a year and I finally got off my rump to finish this.