Canterlot. The city for the rich and royalty. Home to Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, this city is a shining beacon and capital of Equestria. For years this city has forever been known for its peace, royalty, and elegance...well used to be like that as a certain red-haired girl and apple farming pony crashed smack dab into Canterlot. Mainly donut joe’s donut store. A loud crash could be heard as ponies from inside the donut store flee in terror as Amy let out an audible groan of pain. Mainly due to the fact that she had to use her own body to support the fall and to make sure Applejack didn’t get hurt.

“I...am going to kill Pinkie Pie for this…” Amy said as she unwrapped her arms from around Applejack. “You okay?”

“Yeah. I’m alright.” AJ said as she quickly pulled herself up. “But are you okay? That looked like it really hurt?”

“Yeah...I’m fine.” The human said as she staggered to her feet and shakingly raised a thumb up toward the farm pony. “I suffered worse.”

“Good, cause we need to run for it.”

“Wait why-”

“Hey!” Both Amy and AJ looked behind themselves as they saw a very pissed off earth pony glaring at them. “You two better have enough money to pay for the busted up roof and floor that you caused. And I mean right now.”

“Oh don’t worry I can cover for the damage.” Amy said as she reached into her coat pocket and pulled out a purple color ball and slammed it onto the ground. ”Run for it!” She yelled as the duo bolted it out of the store and down the streets of Canterlot. Once they were a good distance away from the donut shop, the duo turned the corner and waited as they looked at each other. “Okay...bad start on the search for Twilight’s parents. But I’m sure this won’t be a problem.”

“You really need to stop saying stuff like that. it tends to make things worse for us.”

“Name one time that happened.”

“....The train incident?” Applejack answered as Amy deadpans at the farm pony.

“Whatever. Let’s just find out where Twilight’s folks live and get them to help us deal with her. Because I am tired of her doing surprise experiments on me almost every time in my sleep!”

“Were all of them that bad?”

“Yes...especially the sleeping in ice one. Thank god I figured out how to control my body temperature in my sleep, otherwise, I’d be dead or worse.” Amy looked over the corner they were hiding behind. “Okay, I think we lost him.”

“Pretty sure he wouldn’t be able to chase after us given how big he is...not to mention the damage to his place of business. He would need to call somepony to get the place fixed up.”

“Perfect, then we can make our way through the city...Any idea on where Twilight’s parents live?”

“I...do not. But maybe we can ask around the city for information on where they might live.”

“Alright, that shouldn’t be a problem. Let’s start with-” Before Amy could take a step forward out of the alleyway, Applejack placed a hand on her shoulder and pulled her back a bit.

“Before we do that, we need to get you some clothes first.”

“What’s wrong with the clothes I have on?”

“Nothing wrong with what you got on...but you’re kinda running low on spare clothes seeing how you keep returning without your clothes on.”

“Fair point. This place has a clothing store of some kind?”

“Yeah, but I don’t know where. Never did pay much attention to where that place is seeing how I never needed to go there.”

“If only Rarity was here. She does know the streets of Canterlot like the back of her hands.” Amy said as she leans against the corner they were hiding behind. Applejack looked over the blazing heart’s shoulder as she saw a few familiar faces walking down the street across from them.

“I think you might be able to ask her that.” She said as the mare pointed over to Rarity and the CMC following after her.

“Perfect! Looks like luck is on our side today.” Amy said before quickly running over to the seamstress and the Crusaders. “Rarity! Thank god you’re here.”

“Amy? Applejack? What are you two doing here? Weren’t you banned from using the train after what happened?”

“Amy was banned. I’m not.” Applejack corrected after following the human. “How we got here was thanks to Amy’s brilliant idea of using Pinkie Pie’s party cannon.” Rarity and the others looked over at Amy with a deadpan expression on their faces.

“Don’t give me that look. How was I supposed to know that she had a giant cannon that could do something like that.”

“...This is the mare that saved Ponyville from Nightmare Moon...Is it too late to ask for your cousins to help me with my magic?” Sweetie Belle asked as Amy deadpans back at the little unicorn filly.

“I keep telling you, they don't have magic at all. Only technology seeing how they’re cyborgs...I think.”

“Were you dropped on your head a lot when you were a little filly?” Apple Bloom asked as the human shot her a glare before looking over at Rarity.

“Back to the topic at hand. We need your help Rarity.”

“If it involves hiding you from Royal Guards, then you can count me out of whatever trouble you’re in.”

“Not that drama queen. We need to find a clothing store. I’m kinda running out of clothes due to Twilight still doing her testing on me in my sleep.”

“That would explain why you come back on the farm in your undies or naked sometimes.” Apple Bloom said as she noticed a sparkle in her eyes. “Uh oh.”

“So what you’re saying is...you need to go clothes shopping?” Rarity asked as she moved a bit closer to Amy.

“Well, we were pretty much looking for where the clothing store is-”

“Say no more darling.” Amy felt the unicorn reach for her hands. “It must be hard to try and live a normal life here, and Twilight isn’t making it better. But fret not my only human friend! For Rarity will assist in getting you the most fashionable clothing for you!”

“...Applejack...help?”

“Much as I’m against shopping for clothes with Rarity, you do need to find some clothes, and Rarity is the expert in clothes shopping.” Applejack said while scratching the back of her head. “Unless you want to go shopping while Twilight isn’t busy?”

“.....Alright. Let’s get this over with.” She said with a bit of dread in her voice. Rarity lets out a loud cheer, before starting to drag the poor human off towards the clothing store. Applejack stared at them for a moment before looking over at Apple Bloom and her friends.

“What are you three doing here?”

“Sweetie Belle invited us to come with her and Rarity to Canterlot. Seeing how it’s the weekend and we finished all our homework. Why not go along with her someplace new.” Apple Bloom answered.

“Plus, we wanted to see if we can get something new for Sweetie Belle to wear.” Scootaloo added.

“Nothing wrong with the outfit that Amy gave me, but I kinda want something that isn’t so revealing when a gust of wind blows my way.” Sweetie Belle said as the older apple sister nodded.

“I can totally understand that. I’m not a huge fan of dresses unless it’s for something important or something along those lines.” She said before looking up at Amy and Rarity walking down the street towards the clothing store. “We should follow after them before something bad happens.”

“You think something bad will happen?” Apple Bloom asked as AJ simply stared at her with a raised eyebrow. “On second thought, yeah. Let’s go after them.”

“I’m starting to have second thoughts about this.” Amy said as she was being pushed through the store with a pile of clothes in her hands. “Isn’t this a bit much for just a set of clothes?”

“Nonsense darling. Haven’t you had a girls shopping spree where you and your mother or friends gone shopping?” Rarity asked which caused Amy to grimace upon hearing that.

“I...never did anything like that.”

“Is there a reason behind that?” Applejack asked.

“Well, it wasn’t like I didn’t want to do. But when you become an orphan at a young age and your only legal guardian is a…maid with certain problems. You don’t really have much time for stuff like that.” She said before noticing Rarity looking at her with teary eyes.

“You poor unfortunate soul. We must spend all day getting you well dressed and groomed like a proper lady.”

“Much as I would love to, but we have to deal with what we came here to do.”

“What are you two doing here anyway? Applejack rarely comes to Canterlot unless she needs to pick up farm tools or soil for the farm, and you don’t come here due to the various events with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.” Scootaloo asked as Amy and AJ looked over at the small pegasus.

“We’re going to ask Twilight’s parents if they can do something about Twilight’s behavior.” Amy answered. “It’s getting too much for me and I’m getting tired of waking up the next day in her lab or someplace else naked or having to leave my clothes behind just to escape her lab/dungeon.”

“Was it...that bad?” Rarity asked as Amy shuddered at the painful memories of Twilight’s experiments.

“You try getting a goodnight’s sleep, only to wake up to find yourself on a lab table or in a frozen block of ice!”

“....So pretty much another Pinkie Pie moment?” Rarity asked as AJ nodded causing the unicorn to sigh. “You think she would understand by now that certain things can’t be explained by science.”

“Hence why we need to get there before Twilight returns. Mostly for her sake and mine.” Applejack said as Rarity raised an eyebrow at her. “What?”

“.....Are you two dating by any chance?” She asked as both the human and farm pony stared at her with blushes on their faces before saying in union.

“W-W-What!?”

“Well, you two seem to be hanging around each other almost every day for the past two to three months. Not to mention you seem to always have her back when she comes home without her clothes on after Twilight’s testing. Also, you seem to be a bit protective of her lately...any reason why behind that?”

“Look, we’re just friends! That’s all!” Applejack said with a stern gaze. “You need to stop overthinking things Rarity.”

“Yeah, stop overthinking things lady.” Amy said before feeling herself pushed into the changing room.

“Hey, not my fault you two are making ponies assume things. Now go and try out those outfits and see which one fits you.”

“You sure this is okay for me to wear?”

“Of course it is! After all, you humans have the same figure as us ponies so it shouldn’t be a problem.” With a sigh, the blazing heart began to look through the pile of clothes given to her by Rarity. While the group of adult mares and human were busy talking to each other, the CMC began to walk around the store. Mainly to see if anything catches their attention. Just as Sweetie Belle was making a turn around a line of clothes, she lets out a small grunt from bumping into someone as she fell onto her bottom.

“Ugh, it's you blank flanks.” said a familiar voice. The unicorn looks up to see Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon looking at them in disgust.

"What are you two doing here?" asked Scootaloo as she picked Sweetie Belle from off the ground.

“Enjoying ourselves with the money daddy gave me to go shopping with. Well, we were enjoying ourselves until you three came.” Silver Spoon said as she eyed Sweetie Belle’s clothing. “What’s with that weird outfit you’re wearing? What did your sister make those from materials from the lost and found?” she asked as both she and Diamond Tiara burst into a fit of laughter.

“Hey! For your information jerks, Sweetie Belle became Amy’s student in becoming an Elemental Master.” Apple Bloom as the spoiled ponies fit of laughter started to die down upon hearing that.

“Wow, she picked you to be her student?” Silver Spoon asked while trying not to laugh again. “She must be pretty desperate if she picked a blank flank like you as her apprentice.”

“That or just doing it out of pity because of how lame they are.” Diamond Tiara added as Scootaloo was about to say something, only for Sweetie Belle to place a hand in front of her as a means to stop her.

“Don’t let their words get to you. Remember what Cheerliee said, they’re just words. Not like they can hurt us.” She said before looking over at Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. “Look, we're just here for a little shopping. So why don’t you two just leave us alone and go on with what you’re doing.”

“Sorry, but only those with cutie marks are allowed into my father’s store.”

“Wait, your father owns this store?” Apple Bloom asked.

“Well duh, Filthy Rich owns almost all the stores in Canterlot.” Silver Spoon answered. “Which means we can get anything for free if we wanted. But unlike you poor ponies, we like to pay for our things. Not get it for free.”

“That also means we’re technically the owners of this place.” Diamond Tiara said as she waved at them to leave the store. “So you three are not allowed to shop in any of the stores that daddy owns.” She said as the crusaders stared at her in disbelief.

“That’s not fair!” yelled Sweetie Belle. “You can’t do that!”

“Of course I can. I’m rich, and you’re poor. What are you going to do? Call your slutty sister on us?” There was an awkward moment of silence between the two groups before Sweetie Belle spoke up to break it.

“...What did you just say?” The young elemental user asked as her eyes glowed fiery red. Scootaloo and Apple Bloom took notice of the color in their friend’s eyes.

“Diamond, you better take back what you-” Before Apple Bloom could finish her sentence, Diamond Tiara butted in to answer Sweetie Belle.

“What? You didn’t know? Your sister is pretty much a slut. Throw a stallion in front of her and she’s hands over knees for them. I mean, have you seen how she reacts to a handsome stallion?”

“I know right? It’s like the mare is in heat or something!” Silver Spoon added as the two fillies burst into a fit of laughter. “I’m surprised that she didn’t get knocked up or something!” Apple Bloom and Scootaloo looked over at Sweetie Belle as they slowly backed away from the young unicorn giving the two rich fillies a death glare as her horn began to glow. While she was doing that, they took notice of the temperature in the store heating up as some of the clothes around them started to catch on fire.

“Apple Bloom.”

“Yeah, Scootaloo?” Apple Bloom said as she and the young pegasus began to slowly back away from Sweetie Belle.

“We might want to get Amy and the others here.”

“I don’t think they’d be able to stop her from burning this place to the ground...we might want to bolt it over to them so we can warn them.” The young-earth pony said as she noticed balls of fire forming around Sweetie Belle before firing them at Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon.

“Didn’t I tell you to leave the store blank fl-” Before Diamond Tiara could finish her sentence, she was taken by surprise by the balls of fire heading towards her and Silver Spoon. The two let out a loud scream before moving out of the way as the balls of fire hit the clothes behind them and burst into flames.

“I am going to melt your bucking faces off!!!”

“Darling, you just look so adorable in that outfit.” Rarity said as she started to eye the blazing heart up and down in her new attire. “It gives you a tough, but elegant look for yourself...well maybe the tough part, but not the elegant part.”

“Hey! I take offense to that comment.”

“Well, she’s not wrong about the elegant part. Given your track record with how you fight and all...you’re not the elegant type.” Applejack said which caused the human to glare at her. “What? You know it’s the truth.”

“Whatever, a lot of the times it’s not my fault.” Amy said before getting a scent of something burning. “Do you smell something burning?” she asked as Rarity and Applejack smelled the air around them.

“Not only that but do y’all feel the room getting hotter?”

“But it’s spring. Why would they turn the heat up?” Rarity asked as the human’s eyes widened upon seeing a burst of fire rushing across the clothing in the store. What took her by surprise was seeing Sweetie Belle chasing after two fillies with balls of fire chasing after them.

“I think I might know the reason behind it.” Amy said while pointing a finger in the direction behind Rarity. The seamstress lets out a blood-curdling scream upon seeing most of her favorite clothes burning to ashes. Applejack looks over at Amy with a raised eyebrow as the human deadpans at the farm pony.

“Hey, don’t look at me. I’ve been in here for the past couple of minutes or so. Though I think Sweetie Belle and her friends might be the root of it.” She said before flinching back a bit from seeing Rarity looking at her with a death glare.

“My sister would never do anything like that! How dare you accuse her of-”

“Take back what you said about my sister!” Sweetie Belle yelled as Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon screamed and ran in terror from the flame wielding unicorn as she threw another fireball at them. Rarity stared at the scene for a moment before looking over at Amy and Applejack as they tried their best trying not to bust out laughing from this.

“...Don’t say anything. Not even a chuckle from either of you two.”

“On the bright side, it can’t get any worse...right?” Applejack asked as pair of royal guards burst through the doors of the store.

“Stop right there criminal scum!” yelled one of the guards as they notice a familiar fire-wielding human off to the side where the changing. “So you’re the reason why we smelled smoke down the street. Weren’t you supposed to be banned from Canterlot?”

“From the train dumbass. Not the actual place. Also, this isn’t my fault...this time.” Amy said as she pointed a finger at Sweetie Belle and the screaming rich fillies.

“A likely story! You’re all under arrest!” he ordered as the guards quickly charge towards them.

“I’ll get Sweetie Belle and the others. You deal with the guards.” Amy said to Applejack before summon her sword into her hands.

“You want me to attack them!?” Applejack said in disbelief.

“Would you rather deal with the magical parade of fire and brimstone?” Amy asked as Applejack grimaced from the image of getting burned to a crisp. “Thought so. Now get going and we’ll meet up someplace else.”