I woke up the next day to a bright morning as the ray of light shone through my bedroom window...I've gotta find a way to move my bed around so I can wake up better. I sighed as I got up before I had a shower as it's been a while. When I had my breakfast, I left my home and remembered that I need to go and see Rarity and ask her about the gift she got from Coco.

Along the way, I saw Twilight reading a book outside the library which was completely normal I guess.

"The magical properties of this spell will only have lasting effects if you focus on-"

She got cut off when Rainbow Dash zoomed by.

"No! Rainbow Dash!" she yelled, "How in Equestria does that pony expect to pass her history of the Wonderbolts exam tomorrow if she's wasting time flying?! I'm just gonna fly right up to her and tell her what I think about her lackadaisical approach to studying!"

She then put down the book and flew off.

"Looks like you have your work cut out, Twilight, I wish you luck." I commented to myself.

I shook my head and then walked to Rarity's home, I knocked on her door and walked inside.

"Hello, Rarity?" I called, "Are you here?"

"Hey darling, I'm up here." Rarity replied from upstairs

I walked upstairs and I looked into her design room.

"In the bathroom dear, it's only me in here."

My eyes opened wide but I put on my cool and calm expression and walked into the bathroom to see Rarity in the bathtub with bubbles...with her mane down and straight, she looked much younger and hotter!

"Well darling, what do you think?" she asked.

"Ohhhh...my" I replied in George Takei's voice as my wings flew open.

"I am pleased you're happy to see me this way." she giggled, "So what brings you over to see me?"

"Uhhh yeah, I was wondering about the gift you got from Coco, I never got around to asking you what that was inside."

"Oh yes, it was a ribbon thread roll that was rainbow coloured. I haven't used it yet as I have a gut feeling that it may be important."

"I see."

"Oh and I nearly forgot to tell you, Fluttershy also received a gift when we took the breezies home. It was a small breezy locket and it was small but when she got home, she said it was tiny when we were back to our normal size."

"You know what, my love? I think those gifts may be connected."

"Connected, what do you mean, dear?"

"Well, Pinkie got that rubber chicken from Cheese Sandwich, Rainbow Dash got that wonderbolt medal and yesterday, Applejack a got a gold bit that was slightly bigger than a normal size bit. Not only that, my pocket watch gave off a presence of rainbow aura."

"What a minute darling, are you saying that the gifts we've received are all keys to the crystal box?"

"Yes, which means that Twilight is the only one left who has yet to find or receive her key to unlocking the box."

"Hmm, well we can go through that when we're altogether another time."

She then got out of the bathtub and unplugged the plughole as I continued to watch her stunning appearance...is my nose bleeding? I checked my nose to see that I wasn't...I was relieved.

Soon Rarity was completely dry from her bath and I walked with her to her design room and bedroom. It was the two of us right now and we wanted to share the love by kissing passionately. We then hugged before we laid down on the floor together, until we heard a door knocking from downstairs.

"Ugh, typical." I sighed.

"Don't worry darling, we'll save it for tonight and I'll need to tell you something by then." she replied.

We got up and Rarity walked downstairs and I followed. She opened the door to see Fluttershy.

"Oh, Fluttershy dear, what brings you here?"

"Oh hi Rarity, would you mind designing Celestia and Luna costumes for Angel and Opal?" she asked, "It's for a play about the history of the Wonderbolts for Rainbow Dash's test tomorrow."

"I'll see what I can do, anything for our loyal friend, Rainbow."

"Thank you...I'll see you for the costumes later."

Fluttershy then flew away.

"Well darling, I've gotta make these dresses now...don't worry, I'm also working a military-related dress...and when I show it to the girls, I'll have it on for your eyes only later tonight." she raised her eyebrows at me.

"Alright my love, I guess I go and check on Dash if she needs help." I replied as I kissed her.

I then left her home and walked past the library to find Dash come out and looking depressed

"I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna fail!" she said as she flew down on the ground. "And it's all your fault!"

"My fault?" Twilight exclaimed as she followed her, "I'm the one helping you!"

"Maybe your famous study methods aren't all they're cracked up to be, eh, teacher?!"

"Excuse me, I've used them to study for many a test and passed!"

"Yeah, right."

"Do you know the name of the premier Wonderbolts choreographer?"

"Uh, well-"

"Commander Easyglider. Do you know how many Pegasi flew in the original squad?"

"Um-"

"Seven! Do you know Princess Celestia's favourite flight pattern?! The Icaranian Sun Salutation! See? I could pass the test.

I could see this was getting out of hoof quite a bit.

"Fine! Rub it in, why don't ya? Besides, I don't see why I have to take this lousy test anyway. I've proven I'm one of the best flyers around."

"Knowing their origin and being able to properly represent them for all of Equestria is just as important."

"Yeah, right. Some history buff like you must have made that up to bring us flyers down."

"Knowing history actually is beneficial, Rainbow."

"Beneficial for eggheads!"

"Umm girls?" I asked them to no avail.

"Well, this egghead knows history and can fly. Maybe I should become a Wonderbolt."

"Just 'cause you've got wings, doesn't mean you can fly!"

They began making grunting noises and that was it for me.

"GIRLS! STOP!" I shouted at them, that got them to look at me. "Now, is that any way to talk to a close friend?"

"Sorry." Twilight said sadly.

"Yeah, sorry." Dash replied as they hugged.

Fluttershy then arrived, "Don't you have more important things to do? Like prepare Rainbow for her big test?" she asked.

"I've tried everything, Fluttershy, but none of my study methods work for her." Twilight replied.

"Well, no offence to your teaching methods, Twilight, but I think I may have a way to help Rainbow."

"Is there where your requests for the costumes come into play?" I asked.

"Oh yes, I'll go and get Rarity. You take Twilight and Rainbow to the small play stage outside the filly school."

"Okay, I'll lead the way."

So I took Twilight and Rainbow to where Fluttershy asked and when we got there, we Opal and Angel on stage with Spike dressed up as a director on his studio chair. The three of us waited until Fluttershy and Rarity turned up with the costumes. Rarity put the Luna costume on Opal and the Celestia costume on Angel. We sat down on the bench as we watched the play.

"Oh, who's that, who's that?" Dash asked.

"Celestia and Luna, back when they were happy." Fluttershy replied.

I then saw three more animals join the stage.

"Uh...now what?"

"Gummy's an Earth pony, Winona's a unicorn, and Tank is a Pegasus."

"They're the E.U.P., helping to protect the Princess." Twilight stated.

"Uh, how can any of us get all this in our heads?" I asked in confusion.

Suddenly, the animals ended up causing an accident on the stage as some of the props fell.

"Stop, stop, stop! That was aw-"

"Awesome!" Pinkie exclaimed cutting Dash off,  "I give it three woohoo's! Woohoo, woohoo, woohoo! And an extra "woo" for good measure! Woo!"

"I guess Pinkie's a broski..." I muttered.

"Well, I give it a "whoa, whoa, what?" I'm totally confused and I just wanna go home...Whoa– hey!"

Pinkie caught hold of Dash's tail and brought her down.

"Whoa your woes there, woeful. Some ponies learn through theatrical presentation, but other ponies learn through musical intervention."

"Oh god no...please don't tell me she's gonna...rap?" I gasped.

Hip-hop music kicked in...it was somewhat effective and catchy.

Well, back in ancient times, there were the Wonderbolts of old

A general named Firefly, amazing and so...

Bold!

She brought them all together, spreading unity...

In flight!

Performing at their very best with wonder...

And with might!

There's Admiral Fairweather and the Colonel Purple...

Dart!

Gave Wonderbolts a bit of steel along with...

Lots of heart!

An admiral named Fairy Flight and general called...

Flash!

Helped the 'bolts fly super high...

With style and panache!

Commander Easyglider was the real cream of...

The crop!

For with her wicked moves, the Wonderbolts...

Soared to the top!

Wonderbolts, yeah! Wonderbolts...

Huh!

Wonderbolts, yeah! Wonderbolts...

Unh!

That is my rappin' history of the Wonderbolts!

The hip-hop music ended, I was glad that was over.

"So, d'you get it??" Pinkie asked.

"No offence Pinkie but you're no Will Smith." I replied.

Dash then tried to imitate the rap, "General This and Colonel That, they're the Wonderbolts, something that rhymes with that!"

"That...was pretty terrible."

"What?! No... really? But I've gotta learn this stuff! Now!"

Rarity then turned up in her uniform and I gasped at her.

"And I am just the pony to help!" she said.

"Rarity, you look ridiculous."

"I am going to ignore that comment out of my desire to help you."

"Good luck."

I was so stunned and speechless by Rarity in her uniform that I nearly lost all concentration and took no notice of whatever was said to me. However, Twilight snapped me out of it as we began walking to the boutique with Rarity and Dash leading up the back of the group. When we got inside the, the mares went behind a curtain whilst I stood to the side, wondering what was gonna happen next.

"Get ready, Rainbow Dash, for I am going to take you on an historical adventure in fashion!" she announced, "I am now modelling the rather unattractive, and frankly itchy, original Wonderbolts flying costume. Fortunately, thanks to the vision of Flaire De Mare, the Wonderbolts ensemble became more streamlined in a wonderfully breathable fabric. Of course, there were fashion hits... and misses. Just look at those dreadful bell-bottoms. What were ponies thinking?"

She pointed to Pinkie's uniform.

"I dunno. I bet General Flash rocked these thangs!" Pinkie boasted.

"Pinkie, you're real!" Dash exclaimed.

I facehoofed at Dash's dumbness.

"Of course I'm real! I mean I'm not the real General Flash, the tenth leader of the Wonderbolts, but I, Pinkie, am really real."

"And I'm Admiral Fairy Flight, from the seventh squadron." Fluttershy said.

"And of course you recognize Commander Easyglider." Twilight added, but to me she looked like somepony out of Top Gun.

"And ah'm sportin' some sort of getup worn by Colonel Purple Dart." Applejack commented, even though classy uniforms isn't her thing.

"It's too much for my eyes!" Dash panicked as she jumped into a corner of the room.

"Now, don't you fret, Rainbow. This fashion show nonsense wouldn't help me learn nothin', either." Applejack said as she threw off her uniform hat away.

Rarity was not amused by her action and showed a similar expression as Maud Pie's.

"Really? Well, what special study trick do you have, AJ?"

"Who, me? Oh, ah got nothing."

Dash sighed as she left the boutique and we all followed her to the outside.

"Why, ah could tell you every little thing there is to know about the history of apples, but ah picked all that up over years in the field as a labour of love. How much time you got?"

"Twelve hours."

"Oh, then you are up a creek."

"I think we should just go back to old-fashioned studying." Twilight suggested.

"What about our play?" Fluttershy asked.

"Just look at these costumes! Surely something resonates with your inner Wonderbolt!"

"And Granny Smith discovered the first granny smith in Fillydelphia, when she was just a filly!"

Commander Easyglider was the real cream of the crop-

"Pinkie, stop rapping! That isn't gonna help Rainbow!" Twilight told her.

Well, I suggest you put down your silly cards of flash,

For I know that they cannot help our good friend Rainbow Dash!

Soon they all argued and I could see Dash was getting really uncomfortable about it.

"ENOUGH!" I shouted at them all...that stopped them arguing.

"Please stop!" Dash yelled, "No rapping, no cards, no costumes, no play, and no apples! I am never gonna pass this test, ever! Just forget it!"

She then zoomed away from us and Twilight flew after her.

"Well, that escalated quickly." I said to them as they looked guilty, "I mean that really got out of hoof, fast."

A while later, Twilight came back and she was smiling for some reason.

"Alright, I have an idea, to the library!" she announced.

As we trotted to the library, I started humming the Batman theme until we got inside.

"Everypony, I've got it worked out."

"What is it, Twilight?" Applejack asked.

"We have to help Rainbow Dash."

"Yes, but how?" Fluttershy asked.

"We've tried every kind of studying. My way, your way..." Rarity added.

"But we haven't tried Rainbow Dash's way."

"Hmm, I'm intrigued." Pinkie said as she put her rap hat on.

"Okay. Listen up, ponies, here's the plan."

Twilight began speaking to us about the plan and it was a long one and could well be a big gamble, but we were all willing to do it. Soon the plan was in place, now Twilight had to lure in Dash and wait for the plan to work.

We were all in our locations around the whole town of Ponyville, I was dressed up as one of the wonderbolts and it fit me just right. Then, I saw Twilight Dash flying above us, that was my queue to show up and appear along with few other ponies who volunteered to help me and the other mares.

Our part of the plan was then over and the five of us groups together and we saw Dash fly down to us first before Twilight did.

"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! Thank you! Thank you all so much!" Dash exclaimed as she hugged all of us.

"You're welcome, but it all came from you. You learned without knowing you're learning." Twilight replied. "Your main focus is flying, but then your brain is also absorbing lots of other information! It's actually really brilliant!"

"Ha, I always knew I was brilliant!"

We then laughed and agreed to call it a day as it was already sunset. We all said our goodbyes and we wished Rainbow Dash good luck for her exam tomorrow. I walked home with Rarity who were still in our costumes until we got back. I took off my wonderbolt costume and hanged it up on the dress rack by the door.

"This way darling, it's time for the little talk I wanted." she said.

We walked upstairs and into her bedroom and there she took off her hat, but kept the uniform on.

"So, what is it you need to say, my love?" I asked.

"Well, you know how we've been doing all this safe and everything?"

"Yeah?"

"Well dear, I feel like that we have something incredibly special and that I think we can go to the next stage of our lives."

"Next stage?"

"Yes...I just want to know. How do you feel about foals?"

"Foals? Well I do love taking care of them like the time I did with the Cake twins, but I never really considered myself to being a parent for real."

"Me neither darling, but sometimes our view on things change and now I wonder if I would be a worthy mother, despite not being loving enough to my little sister."

"Rarity my love, if you and I would ever be parents, I am sure that you would be a wonderful mother, just like I would be welling to be a caring and supportive father. But with what's going on in our lives, don't you think it would be too soon?"

"Yes dear, it may be too soon to be thinking about having a family of our own, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun tonight."

"You're right my love...I wanna know why you want to keep that outfit on for me."

"Well, I do have something else to tell you."

"What is it?"

Rarity walked up to me and close to my left ear.

"I...am...in...heat." she whispered.

"Uh oh." I said out of the blue.

"So you better march your hooves to my bed you ruffian Prince!"

"Right away my love!"

I got on the bed and she got on top of me, and held my hooves down.

"Now...allow me to show you how generous I can be with you tonight!"

"Rarity my princess, I will be with you every step of the way, right now."

There was no more words needed, we began kissing passionately and with Rarity in heat, I knew that I was going to have to face several rounds with my marefriend...looks like I ain't going back to my home as I was going to be with her all night long... Next Chapter: Trade Ya Estimated time remaining: 7 Hours, 42 Minutes