I stood there, nervous at what my NEXT orders were. I was in the Throne Room, waiting for the Princesses to make their appearances from their trip to Saddle Arabia. I noticed that Flash Sentry was on duty today. Smiling, I decided to walk up to him, and see if there's anything we can talk about, while I wait.

"Hey, Flash! How's your day going?" I asked. He turned his head to me, and smiled.

"Oh, HEY! It's Justin! Nice seeing YOU here again! Two days in a row, huh?" I nodded. "Don't let it get you down! I'm CERTAIN that today won't be as rough as the PAST few!"

I gave a weak chuckle. "I can only HOPE so!" Then, my posture went back to a serious one. "By the way, I never got to ask, but has everything been alright since last night, while I tended to Twilight's leg?"

He nodded his head. "Everything's been quite WELL, actually! In fact, one of our GREATEST Engineers showed up a few days ago! He was on a rant about 'Humans' finally appearing, and all that! He THEN told us that the ponies in Ponyville should've LISTENED to both, he AND his marefriend from the START!" He paused, before continuing. "If you ask ME, though, they may SEEM rather crazy, but BELIEVE me... they BOTH are really nice, when you get to know them! His marefriend's name is Lyra Heartstrings... perhaps you've seen her, already?" I nodded. "Great! Perhaps you saw HIM, then? Solar Bolt, I believe. Ring any bells?" THAT one, I did NOT know about... so I shrugged instead. "Oh, you'd be AMAZED at his intelligence! Come to think about it... you BOTH seem like you'd share a good bit in common! He said he's planning on bringing Lyra to the Grand Galloping Gala with him, so PERHAPS you'll see him! Oh, by the way... I heard that you're going as well, to watch over Twilight, and make sure NOPONY makes a move on her, right?" I nodded, intrigued by his awareness. I sure hope it isn't something EVERYONE knows around here... and not JUST the ponies, either! "Oh, NOT to worry! I can tell by that face you're making that you have suspicions, but TRUST me! Only the Royal Guards know about those details, and BELIEVE me when I say this... we DON'T spread gossip like that!"

"I believe you," I said with a nod, "but still... I was HOPING it would be something just between the two of us, if you know what I mean?" I pointed at the entrance of the room, which made Flash nod, understand what I meant by "us".

"You and Twilight?" He asked, resulting in me nodding. "Don't worry, Justin! Not even ALL the guards know about it! In fact, only FOUR of us are aware, and the four of us are the guards who ACED the 'Loyalty Exam'!" He then gave me a salute. "We are SWORN to protect secrets WITHOUT the slightest of doubt!"

I smiled, then patted him on the back. "Thanks, bud. It's good to know there's SOMEPONY here I can trust, even if I don't know 'em THAT well! Hey, speaking of which, when exactly IS your next day off? We should hang out sometime!"

He smiled again, and replied, "I SHOULD be free when the Grand Galloping Gala goes on, but I'll be... working UNDERCOVER, if you know what I mean?" He grinned slyly.

I chuckled lightly, while he joined in. "Of course, Flash! ANY extra eyes to protect her is ALWAYS welcome!"

Finally, after another minute of talking, I heard the doors open. Both of our heads turned to the two Alicorns walking gracefully in the Throne Room, and smiling at both Flash and I. Flash quickly bowed his head... and when I say "bowed his head", I didn't mean a simple elegant one everypony ELSE does, but "Face FLAT on the floor, hooves stretched outward, flank on the ground, and bottom legs curled as much as they POSSIBLY could go", instead!

Celestia giggled, then looked at me. "Ah, I see you've met my NEWEST Guard, Flash Sentry!" Then, she looked at him. "Please excuse his nervousness... Flash! Please, may you be a dear, and guard the front gates, please?" He saluted, and galloped out of the doors, as they closed, and locked. Then, with a sigh, Celestia looked back at me, and said, "The poor dear doesn't even REST easily when around me... honestly, I feel sorry that he even THINKS I would be as cruel as MOST rumors seem to claim..."

I nodded. "From where I'm from, I can see what you mean... just mere RUMORS could lead to such things, or even WORSE, if unprepared! You KNOW how citizens can talk... but NOT what ears their rumors could reach, though!"

Celestia and Luna smiled, and nodded in agreement. Then, Celestia spoke up. "You NEVER cease to amaze me, you know? The things you ALREADY know... they surpass even the MOST advanced of the Unicorns here!"

I shook my head. "As nice as the compliments are, I'd have to decline that one... I'm CERTAIN that my mind can be challenged by MOST, which is why I don't bother putting myself ahead! Either way, I was raised to honor OTHERS over MYSELF, but NOT the other way around, you know?" They smiled even MORE, and nodded.

"And you even prove to us that you're quite humble, honest, and modest! That is three traits that we ALL encourage you to NEVER let others get you down by!" Then, they sat on the throne, while Celestia cleared her throat to continue. "But all of that aside, I've heard rumors that my faithful student, Twilight Sparkle has encountered an Ursa Minor, AND an Ursa Major just last night! Is that true?!" I nodded.

"Thankfully, she wasn't harmed COMPLETELY, but I'm sure y'all are aware that she has a broken hoof, and that I brought her over to patch her up myself, since I'm not sure where ELSE to turn to, right?" They nodded. "So anyways... going BACK to the main topic here, y'all wanted to speak to me about something y'all NEED?"

Celestia giggled, then shook her head. "Thank you for the offer, Justin, but we simply wanted to let you know that you're FREE to head back to Ponyville, now! Twilight has already been escorted back to her library, and has promised me that she won't move around UNTIL her hoof is better... we spoke when we were on our way up here!"

I nodded. "Very well, then! It's been... nice... helping y'all!"

"Wait!" Celestia called, right as I turned to leave. "Aren't you forgetting something?" I looked at her confusedly. "Aren't you going to introduce me to Jasper, already?"

"Oh, my! It would APPEAR that my presence is known, Master Justin!" Jasper spoke alarmingly. When he spoke, I noticed something I would NEVER have guessed would happen, even if my LIFE were threatened... PRINCESS CELESTIA jumped up, surprised! I looked at Princess Luna, and noticed that she, too, was surprised. I sighed, then lifted my watch, letting Jasper appear in his "Wisp" form. "Well, I most SINCERELY apologize for my sudden... appearance. Please, allow me to introduce myself! My name is Jasper S. Princeton, and I am, as you may have guessed, a Spirit! I was once a man like Master Justin here, but after passing away MANY years ago, I have learned that my spirit was trapped on the Earth we came from! When Justin finished making his FIRST armor set, I found myself caught inside his network! This, of course, was QUITE a few years ago, when he was still in his teens, but that is merely dust below the water, now! Ever since then, he tried finding a way to create a LIVING body for me, but instead of succeeding, he only ended up more frustrated than before, so we BOTH agreed that, when this world is PROVEN to be safe for me, he would begin working on a Robotic Body that I could use!" His final words sounded like they were spoken in a cheerful tone.

The princesses, surprisingly, nodded their heads, and replied, "Well, as long as YOU feel welcome here, we are MORE than willing to allow you a body!" They turned to me. "Justin, you may feel free to give him a body, if you so wish!"

I placed my right hand over my chin to think, while Jasper's Wisp flew into my face, with a digital "Smiley Face" appearing in the center. Oh, come on! Not YOU, Jasper! He continued smiling, until I finally groaned, but with a smile. "Fine... but DON'T expect this to be a way out of HELPING me, okay?" His smiley face changed into a hyper face that would ALMOST put Pinkie Pie to shame!

With a few clicks on the watch, I went through my inventory, and put together a basic model of a robot that resembled a droid from a VERY popular movie series from the world I was from. Of course, the color was different, bearing a PURE white color, since it WAS made of Titanite. I wonder if they have something SIMILAR to that over here?

Anyways, so when that was done, I had it materialize right next to me. Both of the princesses stared at it, eyes wide, jaws dropped, while Jasper's wisp had a surprised look on it. "Sir... with all due respect, WHY couldn't you give me THAT body instead of the old rusty one back home?!"

I shrugged, then replied, "Well, duh! Back over THERE, we had this REALLY dangerous budget-killers called 'Copyright'... wouldn't want LAWYERS to drop by, and take YOU with them, would you?"

"I... suppose not, sir!" Jasper replied in defeat. "But still... are you SURE you don't need me in your armor, any more?"

I waved my right hand dismissively. "I gave you access to MOST of the functions within THAT robot," I pointed at the robot, which was facing MY direction, "so you'll STILL be able to help me out, even when you AREN'T there!"

He smiled, then flew inside the robot's chest, which had a circular device that resembled a SHIELD, only instead of a plate that covered it, it was merely a light that told whether he was active, or asleep. Trust me... even though he's a spirit, he STILL has to sleep. Odd as it might sound, there's a REASON why he was oftentimes silent through MOST of these encounters!

When Jasper was finally inside the robot's body, the light started to glow sky blue, along with the round eyes that were on the head of the robot. Then, he turned around, and tested his movement functions, and made a cheerful gasp.

"Oh, my! I am... I am... FUNCTIONAL again!" He cheered, before slowly walking towards me. Of course, since he was a SPIRIT most of this time, he started falling, only for me to catch him, and balance him back up.

"One step at a time, bud!" I said, followed by a light laugh. He nodded, then slowly started moving his feet. It didn't take long, and he was walking normally. (Well, normal in ROBOTIC terms, which is pretty hard to explain, really!)

I turned back to Princess Celestia and Luna, (while Jasper walked around the Throne Room, to test out his new body) then began to speak to them.

"So, NOW I'm wondering... would y'all be okay with just TELEPORTING both Jasper and I back to the Library, please?" After a few more moments of staring at Jasper confusedly, (He even made ME stare at him, growing both confused and slightly worried. I hope this wasn't a mistake...) they nodded their heads in agreement, and soon, both Jasper and I were engulfed in a light, and soon, both of us were back inside The Golden Oak Library! (Well, Jasper was still walking around, which resulted in him crashing into the wall, and I was toppled over something soft, fuzzy, and... ah, crap...)

"A simple WARNING would be nice!" I heard Twilight say in an annoyed tone, from below me. I opened my eyes, and realized that I was hovering over her, just one foot apart between our eyes. Both of our faces turned red, and I could barely make a sound.

"Um... hi, Twilight! Nice to, uh... 'drop by', huh?" I asked, which made her silently nod.

"You're... on top of me, Justin..." She said.

I looked around, and nodded, replying, "And NOW, this is awkward!" Then, I sat up, and apologized. Suddenly, my mind rushed to the assumption that she was doing something BAD in my books. "Hey, wait! Your hoof's in NO shape at all to be trotting around! What're YOU doing up?!" I looked around, then mentally facepalmed when I realized WHICH room I was in... HER bedroom...

"I... think you MIGHT be mistaking, there..." She began, while the door to the room opened.

Suddenly, Spike ran inside, and screamed, "TWILIGHT! THERE'S A KILLER ROBOT ON THE LOOSE IN THE LIBRARY, AND-" Then, his face turned red when he saw the position I did NOT intend on being in. I was sitting up, and straight, but my legs were curled, wile Twilight just lied there, STILL halfway-covered by my folded legs.

Oh, crap... Twilight, I THINK we might've broken him! "Well, TELL HIM IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!" Are you kidding?! THAT phrase is ALWAYS counted as a lie, because it's the FIRST thing to come to mind! Ooh, but...

"Yes... this is EXACTLY what it looks like... now, you were saying, Spike?" I asked, managing to look as serious as I possibly could, minus the red tint on my face. In the corners of my eyes, I noticed Twilight staring at me, shocked, and red-faced, with a HUGE amount of anger in-between. Her eyes even started turning red, which made me NEARLY look nervously at her, and find the NEAREST window to jump out of. In other words, one would ALMOST say that, if she were any MORE angry, she would come close to looking like a creature from a popular series in my world.

Spike gulped, then tried to explain the situation, only for Jasper to walk inside, and speak. "Ah, Master Daniels! Master Sparkle! I DO sincerely hope that I am not intruding in anything... personal... but it has come to my attention that I may need to make a PROPER introduction... hopefully in the Living Room?"

Twilight went from "Pissed-Off" mode to "What's Going On?!" mode. The two of us stood from the bed (no puns intended "We'll talk about this LATER!" C'mon, Twilight! I was JOKING!) and after two minutes of silently sitting on the couch, Jasper walked in the Living Room, offering Twilight some tea, which she accepted with her magic, albeit, she was surprised with him even OFFERING it! Then, Jasper sat down in the seat next to me, and explained the same story he told Celestia and Luna to everyone in the room (which turned out to be the other girls, who must've heard Spike's screaming, and appeared to investigate).

Once he was finished, Rainbow Dash was the first to ask a question. "Wait, wait, wait... so what YOU'RE saying, is that you AREN'T a robot, but a HUMAN, no, the SPIRIT of a Human?!" Jasper nodded. "Huh... alright, then! Answer me THIS! What is ONE plus ONE?!"

Jasper looked at me confusedly, then back at her, and replied, "Why, TWO, of course! Why?"

Then, Rainbow Dash pointed a hoof at him, and yelled, "Ah-HA! I KNEW he wasn't telling the TRUTH! Only a CALCULATOR would get that answer right!"

Twilight sighed, and face-hoofed, then snickered, "Rainbow Dash... a FILLY could answer that question without needing to even THINK!" This caused Rainbow Dash's cheeks to turn red, while we all laughed. What MOST LIKELY caused her to believe Jasper's story was the fact that he was, indeed, laughing WITH them!

"Wait... are you... LAUGHING at me?!" Rainbow Dash asked, now with an annoyed look on her face. Jasper, however, continued laughing.

"Oh, my most SINCEREST apologies, Master Dash! I was merely laughing at your JOKE! You... WERE joking, right? If not, then I beg of your forgiveness on the matter, as I am not, as most would say, 'wanting to make an arse out of myself', if that's the right phrase?"

Rainbow Dash flew back down to her seat, and smiled. "Nah, don't worry! I ain't mad! I just wanted to see if you had FEELINGS! I mean, EVERYPONY knows that robots DON'T have feelings!" I looked at her confusedly, which made her mirror my look I gave her. "What? EVERYPONY had a fillyhood, TOO, y'know?!"

Twilight then raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Yeah, but I didn't think YOU'D be the kind of pony to watch 'Solar Wars', though... I mean, you even teased ME about watching it a week ago!" Wait... Twilight has a freakin' TV somewhere?! Suddenly, I heard her giggle, then look my way. "Yeah... I probably should've told you that I have a TV in my room, huh?"

I scratched the back of my head, and shook my head. "You wouldn't have to, Twilight... it REALLY isn't even MY place to begin with!"

"Well, as much as I'd LIKE to hang out, I gotta go work on my moves for The Grand Galloping Gala, so... catch ya later! Oh, and nice to meet ya, Jasper!" Rainbow Dash said, but before Jasper could respond, she was already out the door, and flying to Celestia-Knows-Where, doing Celestia-Knows-What. Pinkie Pie did the same, and before we knew it, it was just Twilight, Spike, Rarity, and I in the living room.

"Oh! Justin! I was wondering if you could be a dear, and come with ME, so we can get your outfit arranged for The Grand Galloping Gala?" Rarity asked, with Spike apparently begging Twilight to tag along. Unfortunate for HIM, Twilight shook her head, stating that she probably needs him to help clean the house.

Jasper, on the other hand, raised his right hand in the air. "Actually, Master Sparkle, if you would like, I can clean the WHOLE house for you, with ZERO percent problems! Plus, I'm almost CERTAIN that Master Rarity would need Spike for HIS outfit, as well!"

Twilight looked around the whole house, and noticed that it hasn't really been cleaned in a few days, and even STILL has the large pile of pillows in the corner. "Th-thank you, Jasper, but really... are you SURE you can handle this ALL by your-" before she could finish her sentence, Jasper's eyes emitted a ray of Anti Matter across the room, and at once, the ENTIRE stacks of books arranged themselves alphabetically, (Thank goodness I got the ENTIRE language translated!) the pillows were neatly stacked into a bed-shape, which even made ME look surprised, and a few misplaced dishes were levitated into the sink, and washed, then put away. "...self?" Twilight managed to finish, with her eyes wide, and her jaw open. Then, as if on cue, we BOTH looked at Spike, who rubbed his eyes, and looked around, even MORE surprised than anyone else in the room. I, for obvious reasons, wasn't quite AS surprised as everyone else, but I still felt I should give Jasper some credit, since he's STILL getting used to his new body.

Twilight sighed in defeat, and looked at Rarity. "Rarity, would you be okay with a FEW more guests?" She turned her head to Jasper. "And Jasper, if you WANT, perhaps we could take YOU with us to the Boutique? I'm sure you'll need something to wear, after all!"

Jasper looked down, and did what I did NOT think a robot could do... his WHOLE robotic FACE turned red! Quickly, I ran up to him, and unscrewed a LARGE bolt from both sides of his head, and at once, his face toned down to white again, while his ears released a little bit of hot air. It even had the whole "SSS" sound, and everything! Oh, and his face turning red made a sound that resembled a boiling teapot! "Indeed... it would PROBABLY be best that I make a trip, as well! So... how should I introduce myself in front of the locals? No doubt they'll be surprised to see me, after all!"

Suddenly, Rarity's horn began to glow, and at once, we were ALL teleported into the boutique's main room. "Alright, then! First, I would like to ask Justin to step right in, please! I promise, I won't require ANY measurements at all, darling! I just need your opinion on how the clothes feel, and what-not!" Rarity said, ushering me to follow her into the Cloth-Checking Room. Seriously? There's a room for nearly EVERYTHING here! Of course, the FIRST thing I did was make sure Twilight doesn't do anything that could hurt her hoof... which meant I had to get Jasper to hold her onto a chair, MUCH to her displeasure. (Spike got a good laugh at it, though, which turned her face red.) Afterwards, I followed Rarity into the dressing room.

So here we were, about to leave the boutique, until a stallion with an iron-colored coat, with long silver hair, and purple glasses, stepped in, and asked in a posh accent, "Excuse me, but does ANYPONY know where the fashionesta of this place is?" He clearly didn't notice the freakin' HUMAN in the sidelines, but I could tell that he wasn't here for casual talk.

Suddenly, Rarity's ears perked up, and stuttered, "A-aren't you... Hoity Toity?! THE Hoity Toity, as in, the most EXTRAVAGANT Designer in ALL of Canterlot?!"

He gave her a smile, and a nod, then replied, "Indeed, I am! And I have come to YOU, seeking inspiration for a NEW design, in the form of a fashion show, HERE in Ponyville! Of course, the MOST elegant of the place will be there, and would LOVE to see what the famous 'Element of Generosity' would be able to create!" Just those three sentences was ALL it took for Rarity to instantly move as fast as Pinkie Pie, and agree to his terms.

After he left, and the plans were decided, Rarity wanted ALL of her friends to partake in the fashion show, and even offered THEM to design their OWN dresses! Of course, I decided that both Jasper and I would wear formal clothes... and by that, I mean I would wear a tuxedo, and Jasper would wear a suit. BOTH of us would have top-hats, white gloves, and even fancy canes to carry around! I also asked for a fancy monocle to go with mine, and of course, Jasper ended up with circular glasses. While I don't like to boast, I felt like I would make Rich "Uncle" Pennybags look like a hobo in comparison! With Jasper next to me, I had a feeling we would make ALL of Equestria, if not EARTH, turn their heads towards us, and gawk at our appearances, if given the chance. Men would INSTANTLY hate us, and women would PROPOSE to us, without even asking for our names! OF COURSE I'm not that kind of person! "Oh, really?" Jasper asked through my mind. "You could've fooled me!" Oh, come on! You gotta admit we BOTH look classy, but that doesn't mean I'm a DIFFERENT man! "I'm well aware, Master! I'm just teasing you, is all!" That's... actually a little straight-forward for you, Jasper... I thought you'd say something like "I am just making fun of your current attire, of course in a joking manner", or "I am just merely- "I get your point, Master! Don't forget, though, I'm in my OWN body, now, so I am not as held back as your armor was... no offense!" None taken... jackass... "I STILL heard that!" Well, STOP eavesdropping!

The ponies stared at us just arguing over something they couldn't hear. Sure enough, I looked in a mirror, and noticed both Jasper and I were glaring at each other... but soon, the glares turned to smiles, and we both headed out of the Dressing Room. (Of course, I forgot to mention... the OTHER ladies were here now... which would be Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie. Apparently, Rarity and Twilight headed out while we were in our mental conversation, and already had the others drop by.) When we stepped out, we were greeted by the gazes of, not just the four of our other friends, but a LARGE group of ponies that were just standing out of the windows, and even a few INSIDE the boutique, most likely here to place orders, and/or pick up some previous orders. Jasper and I looked at each other, and gave a sly smile. Sure enough, WE could grab the attention of ANYONE in these outfits!

Then, when our friends went into the dressing rooms, I could hear that things were going downhill in a heartbeat! When Jasper and I saw their ORIGINAL dresses, they asked for our opinions. Of course, we couldn't give an honest opinion because they went back into the room, hurriedly asking for NEW dresses. Jasper and I looked nervously at each other, and had a feeling things were going to end up REALLY bad!

"I don't know about YOU, Jasper," I began, "but I think their ORIGINAL dresses were quite nice, actually!" Jasper nodded his head in agreement. "I'd guess we better plan something that could RESCUE our friends, huh?"

"You remember than manual you read, Justin? The one about the the significant characteristics of Ponyville, and it's neighboring towns?" Jasper asked.

I shook my head. "I KNOW what you're thinking! You will NOT convince me to start singing and dancing, even if the WORLD were in danger!"

When the girls stepped out to show us their dresses, I froze in place, and KNEW for a fact, that they were in SERIOUS fashion-related DANGER!

In the center of Ponyville, a stage was placed, and contained a large amount of lights... the usual thing for a platform that fashion shows used back in MY world... not that I watched any, of course!

I peeked from behind a curtain, and saw the crowd... sure enough, they ALL looked like Nobles from Canterlot... the TRUE Snobby kind, of course! It wouldn't take MUCH to impress them... I just needed to look BETTER than them, and they would agree with ANYTHING I say! (At least, that's what the MANUAL said! Honestly, though, I'm starting to have my doubts.) I stepped away from the curtain, and looked back at our friends, who had confident looks on their faces. Of course, Twilight had a cast on her leg, but it barely showed, anyways. They were wearing their own tailored clothes, which I personally thought looked OKAY, but even so, I could tell that Rarity didn't agree one bit.

I quietly slipped near Rarity, and whispered, "Hey, so do you STILL have the OLD dresses with you?" Of course, she nodded. You can NEVER deny the Fashionesta when it comes to clothes, after all! "Good... then I MIGHT need them for a second."

"What? Why would YOU need them?!" She paused, and shook her head. "I honestly do NOT think they would look good on YOU, no offense... I mean, it's just that they ARE... how do you say... feminine, after all!"

That statement caused me to facepalm. "They're NOT for ME to wear! I... might have to help our friends out... if the situation calls for it!"

She stared at me wide-eyed. "I... HONESTLY don't see why you'd need them, but okay... I'll just have to TRUST you, won't I?"

I nodded. "If we call your name, then I want you to appear in the center of the rotating platform, okay?" She nodded, while we heard Spike's voice on the loud speakers.

(A quick heads-up. Neither Jasper, nor I, were going to take part in the walk, due to the fact that we were here for inspiring PONY fashion, and due to the lack of information, they didn't know how to translate HUMAN fashion into PONY fashion. That said, we were STILL welcome to be there for morale support.)

"Since the beginning of time, The Elite of Equestria have longed for Pony fashions that truly expressed the essence of their very SOULS! Patiently waiting decades, no, CENTURIES, for the perfect pony gown! Today, at long last, Equestria, your wait is over! Let's hear it for the breathtaking designs of Ponyville's own... Rarity!"

Then, the crowds began cheering, but when our friends stepped out on the stage, I could hear the crowds cheers turning 180 degrees BACKWARDS! Quietly, I walked up to Jasper, and said, "Alright, FINE! I'll do it JUST this ONCE! But don't you DARE think this changes anything!"

He smirked, then replied, "Oh, believe me, Master! I KNOW that you have a perfectly REGAL voice in you, and ONCE you begin, it shall reveal ITSELF!" I rolled my eyes, while he lifted his robotic right arm. Then, he said in a Posh accent, "So... you ready, Ol' Chum?"

In my OWN Posh accent, I replied, "Let's KNOCK them off their rockers, Ol' Chap!" While speaking, we both high fived each other, grappled hands in-between, and ended it with a mild handshake. Then, we turned to the curtains, while Jasper played an interesting Classy, yet Catchy song from his built-in speakers.

Outside the stage, a large crowd of ponies looked around, confused at the source of the mysterious music. Then, slowly, the curtains behind the stage slowly opened, revealing a man and a robot, both carrying fancy canes, and wearing fancy outfits: the man wearing a tuxedo, and the robot, a suit. They both began walking forward, while the ponies' eyes widened at the "Breathtaking" High-End creatures that towered above them. Even Hoity Toity's jaw dropped at the sight. Then, when they reached the end of the stage, the song went through the main course, and ended the main part of the song, while the bass continued, and the two "Mysterious Strangers" began singing in a Posh accent.

"I say, Ol' Chap, what do we here?" The man began.
"Good word, Ol' Chum, the answer's CLEAR!" The robot continued, while they alternated between the lines.
"Why, could it be, a CATASTROPHY?!"
"Who? The ponies out there?" The robot pointed his cane at the audience. "Why, indeed!"
The man pointed his cane at Twilight, lifted his monocle, and smiled. "As you clearly see, THIS one's BIZARRE!"
Then, the robot held his round glasses, and nodded. "Indeed it is! Quite a rising STAR!"
"With the Gemini, and the Virgo, too!"
"Who would EVER want to take their eyes off you?!" Their compliment made Twilight blush, and smile sheepishly.
"To be quite honest, SURELY not I!"
"Nor me, but you know the reason why!" They both winked at her, which made her blush even more.
"But what is that, right under there?!" Suddenly, the man's wristband on his right arm began glowing, which made Twilight's eyes widen, quite nervously.
The robot replied, "You shall NOT touch, but you SURE can STARE!" After that statement, they both pointed their canes at her, and when the man's wristband lit up again, a large white cloud covered Twilight, but when it faded, her FIRST dress was on, which caused the audience's jaws to drop even more, and then they began to smile, and gawk at the magnificent change of apparel... Hoity Toity included!

Then, the music began again, which caused the crowd to cheer even more, while they made their way to Applejack. Then, when the music died down to the bass again, they continued.

"Now, over HERE, it's the Wild West!" The robot began.
"Quite right, Ol' Chap! And like the rest-" The man pointed and continued the next line.
"-she deserves a MEDAL for her amazing HAT!" Then, they both continued the next line.
"Why, we BOTH would tilt OUR hats at THAT!" Now it was APPLEJACK who was blushing.
"But why must WE be the judge for her?!" The man asked.
"Why, yes indeed! It's quite absurd!"
"When we could BOTH see with our OWN two eyes-" Then, they both pointed their canes at her, while she looked at them confused.
"-that this one, TOO, was a mere DISGUISE!" Boom, Mist, First Dress, IMPRESSED!

The music continued, while the crowd began cheering even more. Then, they ended up doing the same to Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy. Finally, when they made it to the finale, the crowd was jumping from their seats, and cheering like wild animals.

"It looks like NOW we've put on a show!" The man began.
"Indeed! Perhaps it's time we go!"
"But FIRST, the credit, where credit is due!"
"I understand THAT one, as clear as you!"
"Who could've made the clothes you see?" They both placed their hands on their chins.
"Indeed, Ol' Chum, who could it be?"
"We sing her name, with Joy, and Glee-" They both said, then divided to the man first, and robot alternating.
"To the ONE,"
"The ONLY,"
"Ponyville's FINEST," Then, they both joined together, and pointed their canes at the center of the rotating platform.
"Fashionesta, RARITY!" Suddenly, a white smoke appeared over the center, and there, standing in the center of where the smoke was, was none other than Rarity, dressed in her OWN dress that she made for the Gala.

As she appeared, the music went into a complete stop, while a couple party cannons shot out from the sides of the stage. Thanks, Pinkie! THAT one was a nice finishing touch! The man thought to himself.

After the cannons shot out, the whole crowd cheered, and stomped their hooves, while Hoity Toity stood there, jaw dropped, before cheering like the rest of the crowd.

Jasper and I took a bow, then patted each other's backs for a job well done. He whispered to me, "So, what do you think of singing, now?"

I silently hissed through a toothy smile, "NEVER... AGAIN!"

Finally, when the crowds died down, I was pleased to know that all of our friends learned valuable lessons in friendship. I kid you not when I say this, but apparently THAT was one of the BIGGEST reasons why Twilight moved into Ponyville to BEGIN with! I was surprised that I never noticed that at first, but nonetheless, I agreed that I'd help them with the knowledge I know, as well! Perhaps THAT would make them learn easier, too! Hell, I'd HATE to imagine what would've happened if neither Jasper, NOR I ever showed up here!

Oh, and about Hoity Toity? ...He ordered 12 copies of each of the dresses by next Tuesday... which made Rarity faint. Yeah... SHE'S gonna have a busy week ahead of her! (Oh, and by "those dresses", he meant both, the GOOD ones, and the ORIGINALLY failed ones. Yeah... we probably should've just gone ahead and considered them trash... but eh, that wouldn't have been nice... and in case I didn't mention this before, I'm NOT here to make enemies!)

When Twilight, Spike, Jasper, and I made it back home, (I was carrying Twilight, due to her injured leg) she stopped me in front of the door, and spoke. "Listen, Jasper, Justin... I just wanted to say thank you BOTH for helping us out over there... ESPECIALLY Rarity! I should've listened to HER advice... I mean, fashion IS her passion, after all!"

I smiled, and nodded my head. "It was nothing at all, Twi! I'm just glad y'all learned an important lesson today!"

She looked away, and smiled. "We sure did... and it's thanks to you BOTH that we were able to even COPE with our own failures!" Suddenly, she smirked. "I even hear Rainbow Dash went on ahead and GAVE her uniform to Rarity, so that her work isn't as bad as it would've been."

I nodded. "Well, Twilight... you should be getting some rest..." I placed her in her bed, and walked out of her room. Before then, though, I turned around, and said, "Good night, Twilight!"

She smiled, and nodded her head back to me. "Good night, Justin! Thank you, again!"

With that, I turned the light out in her room, and closed the door, while I headed to MY pillow-bed, and soon we were ALL in a deep sleep, while Jasper stood in a nearby corner, and went into sleep mode.

Surprisingly, though, I didn't find a *POOF*... Eh, never mind.

"TWILIGHT!"

A shadowy figure wearing sharp, pointy armor stared through a green puddle of water, and remained silent. The puddle was centered on a picture of Justin. Around the puddle was a large group of hooded figures, each of different shapes and sizes.

A reptilian voice said, "King Tirek! Are you CERTAIN that THIS one is the Hephaetus?!"

The armored figure nodded his head, and replied in a deep, dark tone, "Indeed it is, Rep... have I EVER lied to my subjects?"

Then, Queen Chrysalis's voice appeared from within the circle of hooded figures. "We grow impatient, Lord Tirek... why not ATTACK him while he's WEAK?!"

Suddenly, Tirek's voice boomed out, "SILENCE, YOU FOOL!" Then, his voice echoed through the whole area, until only HIS voice remained. "If we are to succeed, then HE must live... and the ONLY way we can truly succeed in our resurrections is if we get the Elements of Harmony from his friends... and with THEM, shall he lead us to Queen Megan!"

"But sir! Did you NOT see what he did to the Diamond Dogs?!" A raspy, female's voice asked, followed by two others.

Tirek merely laughed, and said, "Indeed I did..." Then, the water showed a picture of the diamond that was on General Rex's chest, moving through The Everfree Forest, slowly, and underground, so that NOTHING could see it. "...indeed, I did!"

"When, then, shall I put the plans into motion?" Chrysalis asked. Tirek looked at her, and smiled.

"You may go, and prepare your changelings... no DOUBT, they'll be wanting to feast on Canterlot when the time is right!" He looked at the puddle, which showed Twilight's brother, Shining Armor, and her fillysitter, Princess Cadence, of the Crystal Empire. They were embraced in a hug within the picture.

Whenever Chrysalis left, Rep looked at Tirek, confused. "S-sir, with ALL due respect, you DO know that Chrysalis won't be able to handle him, even WITH her army, right?!"

Tirek smirked, then replied, "Of course not! We ALL know that she is the weakest of the group, and MUST be thrown out ONE way or another! Besides, the Hephaetus is STILL a guest... and we MUST find a way to give him a nice, warm welcome to Equestria, right?"

The room filled with laughter, and soon the whole area they were in was surrounded by darkness. Finally, only Tirek and the well were all that was left within the void. The others merely vanished into thin air. "Soon, Queen Megan... VERY soon, I shall find where you are... and once I do..." Tirek looked at the reflection of Justin again, and glared. "... HE shall be the FIRST one to watch your precious world fall!"

Author's Notes:

*SNEAK-PEEK*
Justin: Hey, Pinkie! Why's your tail twitching? ...And I'd hate to ask, but WHY on Earth are you hiding underneath that TABLE?! Did you get yourself in trouble, or-

*Suddenly, a flowerpot lands on Twilight's head.*

Twilight: OUCH! What the-

*Spike suddenly starts laughing, while Justin rushes to her aid.*

Justin: Whoa, Twilight! You okay?!

*He looks closely at Twilight's head, while she merely shakes it off, and smiles.*

Twilight: Yeah, I'm fine. But still... now, even I want to know WHY you're tail's twitching, Pinkie!

Pinkie: Well, DUH! That means something's about to fall! I call it... my Pinkie Sense!

Justin: Oh... okay! Is there anything ELSE we should know about, in case-

Twilight: Wait... WHAT?! Don't be absurd! That's just a-

*Pinkie's Tail twitches again, while Twilight falls down a large hole in the ground.*

Announcer: With Rarity's fashion show a success, (and her week ruined) Justin and Twilight team up to find out just WHAT in the world is up with Pinkie Pie, who APPARENTLY has a twitching situation known as a "Pinkie Sense". (Although Justin doesn't necessarily do it VOLUNTARILY, so to speak. He's just there out of pure, innocent curiosity... which ends up becoming more of a painful chore for Twilight.)

Justin: Are you SURE we should be SPYING on her like this, though, Twilight?

*Twilight says nothing, but throws a pillow on Justin's face.*

Justin: *POOF* OUCH! Ugh... AGAIN with the PILLOWS?! *POOF* FMMMCK!

Announcer: But NOW the question rises... just who ARE these shady figures that have watched Justin's every move? What IS that evil-looking diamond up to? And MOST importantly... WILL Justin be able to stop this threat? Tune in NEXT time, on "The Outsider: Tales of a Space Technician, Chapter 9: Common "Pinkie" Sense!" See you then, My Little Bronies!

*AUTHOR'S NOTES*
Holy CRAP! Thank the LORD I was able to make a backup of this chapter, because the WEBSITE went down! Fortunately, it would seem that Knighty, and his crew, pulled through, and brought it back! (Thanks, Knighty! BIG Brohoof to you! /) )

Fellow Bronies, and Pegasisters alike, I ENCOURAGE you all to remember to save YOUR stories in text files FREQUENTLY, in case you don't want to re-type 100's or 1000's of words ALL OVER again! I learned THAT one a while back! Anyways, stay strong, my friends, and fans! I look forward to hearing y'alls cheerful voices again!

Brohoof to you all, and to all a good day! /)