The door that Fluttershy had departed through had soon been opened and entered through, this time, by Rarity. This was Pinkie Pie's chance to at least help Fluttershy out. Pinkie Pie had a feeling that due to the amount of time they spent together, there could be a chance that Rarity returned Fluttershy's feelings. Pinkie Pie had an objective in mind. She had systematically split it up into mini-tasks. First on the agenda, was to attempt to get an opportunity to ask Rarity if she loved any pony, because it obviously wouldn't do to ask straight away, and if she asked randomly, Rarity might suspect something is going on.

"My goodness..." began the white unicorn, approaching Pinkie Pie "...it's been so long Pinkie Pie. I genuinely can't believe I'm actually seeing you here. We all missed you." If Pinkie Pie didn't look so weak, helpless and dependent on machines that fed her, and allowed bodily functions to be carried out, Rarity would have thrown her hooves around Pinkie Pie for a touching reunion hug. Alas, that didn't seem wise.

"I know, Rarity. I genuinely missed you all to. I know I was being silly, but there is no going back now. I'm just going to have to try and move past it. I'm just glad you are all still my friend," replied Pinkie Pie.

"Why, of course we are Pinkie Pie. We are the elements of harmony after all. We have a deep friendship bond," Rarity briefly thought on how to approach the next part of what she was saying, but Pinkie Pie cut it off, not knowing Rarity wasn't finished.

"Well I know, but I abandoned you all for years. That isn't fair by any standards to any of you."

"I do hate to agree here, but I'm afraid I completely agree, though I'm sure you had a perfectly good reason. Care to explain?"

Despite Rarity's bluntness, and how it hit her like a brick, Pinkie Pie disregarded it. There were much more important issues at hand here, This was her chance for stage one of the potential matchmaking. "Do you, or have you ever loved any pony?"

Rarity looked like she had just seen a ghost. If she wasn't already white, she would be now. "So what Applejack said was true? Was it Applejack that hurt you so bad that you ran away? And to answer your question, yes I do, I'm not going to deny it."

Perfect,thought Pinkie Pie. Now was on to task two. Find out if the pony that held Rarity's affection knew, but first she had to answer Rarity's other questions, "No Rarity. I mean she did reject me and lie to me, but I ran away because I was silly. Please don't hold any ill feelings towards Applejack, because it comes down to the fact that I over reacted. Now tell me, Rarity, the pony you love, do they know?"

"I'm afraid not. You see, I am the last pony she would go for. I'm far to nervous to tell her," responded Rarity.

This was perfect. So far, Pinkie Pie had established that Rarity loved some pony, that some pony didn't know - which Fluttershy didn't - and she even managed to skip stage three, which was finding the gender out. So it was a mare that Rarity loved. All signs were pointing towards Fluttershy. Rarity didn't suspect a thing. Pinkie Pie had been gone such a long time that she was bound to have loads of questions for her, as well as her other friends. So with being able to skip task three, it was on to task four. Find out whether the pony Rarity loved was within the circle of six pony friends.

"so..." began Pinkie Pie, unable to stop herself from cracking a small smile at how swimmingly her plan was going "...is it one of us five?"

"What five? There is only you in here, other than me, and I certainly do not love myself."

"You know, me? Twilight? Rainbow Dash? Applejack?" Once again another smile crept onto her face "Fluttershy?"

Rarity, despite not knowing what Pinkie Pie was up to, decided to let Pinkie Pie know that she could be a bit more forward about it. "Darling, you haven't seen any of us for years, I do understand you want to ask us questions. If you want to know who I love, you can just ask." Rarity stated this full of confidence.

"Ok then, who is it?" asked Pinkie Pie.

The confidence that Rarity felt inside died instantly. She went from being completely confident to confide in a friend, and share in her problems to being a complete bag of nerves. Why am I like this? The white unicorn thought, noticing the rapid increase in her heartbeat and breathing. I know Pinkie Pie can carry secrets to the end of Equestria if she pinkie promises.

This thought gained Rarity a large degree of her confidence back, "Please pinkie promise me you won't tell her, or indeed any pony else."

Pinkie Pie repeated it as she had previously to Fluttershy, the exact same, "cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye. I can't do the moves so well at the moment, but it means just the same to me."

"Well it is named after you, so I suppose you know better than any pony else. It's Fluttershy. I love Fluttershy. I know she would never go for me though."

Jackpot, thought Pinkie Pie.Rarity loves some pony - check, they don't know - check, it's a mare - check, didn't have to do many of the other questions. Her names Fluttershy - check, it is Fluttershy - check. Now to convince Rarity to tell Fluttershy. "Even if you think she wouldn't go for you, it's worth at least talking to her about it. The worst she can do is say no. I know I'm the last pony to be subject to giving this kind of advice, but, Rarity, you and Fluttershy are so close, your like me and Dashie, except you like Fluttershy, and you never know, she might like you. Don't forget how shy she is, if she felt those feelings for you, she wouldn't say so, no offense to her of course. that's why you need to tell her."

Rarity briefly thought on this before her response, along with a resolve formed. "You know Pinkie, I'm glad I spoke to you about this. You are absolutely right. I will tell her tonight. Thank you so much." The white unicorn could no longer resist giving the pink mare a tight squeeze, which Pinkie Pie was happy to return.

"It's okay Rarity. Next time I see you. Let me know how it went."

"I will Pinkie, but before I depart, I have a question. For you. Did you very think about us all?"

"All the time, Rarity. Where I lived wasn't nice. But I took pictures of you all with me. Well. Not all, I think you understand. I even took them with me when you know, I tried to..."

"don't worry, Pinkie Pie, I understand what you are insinuating."

"Okie dokie Lokie..." Pinkie Pie's mood lifted a bit "...I don't know what happened with my bags, but I was wearing them at....that.....time. I will have to ask the doctor. But I used to look at the pictures ever day. I really missed you lot."

"As I said, we all missed you too..." Rarity noticed a pair of saddle bags arranged neatly on a shelf just by the door "...and I think your bags are on the shelf by the door. They look like yours."

"Oh, I can't look over there with this thing." Pinkie motioned her hoof across the medical neck brace, "I hope they take it off soon, feel free to take a look at the pictures if you want."

"I'd love to Pinkie Pie, but I just realized I have something terribly important to do, you wouldn't mind if I took leave post haste would you?"

"Of course not Rarity. And best of luck with Fluttershy," Pinkie Pie said, although knowing it was going to go well. "let me know how it goes next time you come."

"I will be sure to. Whom would you like me to send in next?"

"Well I need to speak to Applejack again. I believe I have made a decision," replied Pinkie Pie.

Rarity knew exactly what Pinkie Pie had decided on, but not the decision she made. She knew the decision was forgiving Applejack, but not whether Pinkie Pie had decided to forgive her or not. Secretly, Rarity hoped she decided she would, most likely along with the others. Only time would tell. "I will send her in right away, goodbye, Pinkie Pie"

"Goodbye, Rarity." with that, the white unicorn departed. Pinkie Pie could no longer think of her matchmaking, not even able to take a second to inwardly congratulate herself. All the could think of was the decision. I hope I've made the right choice, She thought

Author's Notes:

So guys and gals, here is part one of today's double upload. Part two will be here in a few hours. Enjoy