Five days later, everything was back to normal. I had plans with Rarity to fit a suit and be in a fashion show she was throwing later that day. She said it was going to be her finest suit and “who better to model it than the town hero?”. I strode merrily along the sidewalk, greeting a cute little mail mare along the way. The blonde-maned nut was talking to a mailbox, trying to get it to open up because it was time for his breakfast.

“Morning, Ditzy!” I called.
She looked at me with a smile and that familiar, cross-eyed expression, nodding a greeting.
My path took me in front of Sugar Cube Corner… I held my breath as I walked past, so as not to agitate the spirits that lied within… After a few blocks, I came to the front door of Rarity’s boutique. The structure was tall, white and well decorated, much like the unicorn pony that ran it. When I tried to open the door, I found it locked.
Well, that’s certainly odd… Rarity never LOCKS the shop… Just flips the sign… I thought to myself.
A small square of paper stuck out of the crease in the door. I took it up. A note!

Dear Ponyville,
Rarity left for Canterlot to showcase her talent and work for Hoity-Toity. She sends her regards and love to everypony in town. She will not be returning. She sends her deepest apologies for the sudden nature of her departure but says her heart will always be here.

-Pinkamena Diane Pie
My jaw dropped with the note.
Oh my god…..