Author's Notes:

In previous chapters, I have use a line going all the way across from one side of the screen to the other to indicate a change in perspective. This chapter, I use two lines to indicate the beginning and end of a flash back. I just wanted to clear that up for anyone that would be confused by this.

More importantly, I would like to thank everyone who has read up to this point. I know my update rate has been pretty slow lately, and it's going to get down right abysmal soon. I will be going to college soon, and I'm not sure I can finish this story before my classes start. I would like to apologize to everyone who has been reading this story for that reason. I hope everyone enjoys this chapter at least.

Twilight's stay at the Everfree Palace wasn't nearly as bad as she thought it would be. Legalese was kind enough to show Twilight where the library was! And the best part, it was deemed a public library! Meaning she could come back at any time it was open! Twilight was so excited in fact, that she didn't care about the few Changelings buzzing around tending to the books on the higher shelves.

The palace was protected from the wild storm raging outside by magical lightning rods, just like the one that protects the Golden Oaks Library. Despite the strange half-Ponies and the Changelings around her, Twilight felt oddly at home reading in the underground library. The rain and thunder in the background with soft lighting and everyone minding their own business, doing their best to not bother anyone else, Twilight couldn't help but feel relaxed. While the Golden Oaks Library would always be her home, the lack other of avid readers made Twilight feel somewhat lonely in her own reading room. This was a primary factor in agreeing to help Cheerilee with teaching the foals.

“Excuse me,” Said a familiar distorted voice, “Dame Sparkle.”

Twilight paused for a moment. She placed a mental bookmark on the word of the book she was reading and turned to face the creature that had just spoke her name. Twilight turned her head to see a light brown Changeling with dark purple eyes wearing Ponyville guard armor without the helmet. Most peculiar about it's eyes was that it's pupils formed a four pointed star.

“Er- Yes?” Asked Twilight, trying desperately to keep the fear out of her voice.

“I am Sargent Gastor,” Answered the insectoid, “The Changeling that knocked you unconscious.”

“Oh,” That revelation did not make Twilight any less nervous. She understood now that not all Changelings were evil, but given Twilight's previous experiences with Changelings and the knowledge that they feed off of emotions, made Twilight weary, “How can I help you Sargent?”

“I wanted to apologize for earlier,” Said the Changeling, “I couldn't risk you panicking and revealing the existence of Changelings in Ponyville.”

“Changelings?”

The Sargent winced at Twilight's expression, “Yes, the Chitina Brood has lived in Ponyville for three hundred years.”

“How big is this, 'Brood,' of yours?” Asked Twilight. While she was afraid of the Changelings, her innate curiosity got the best of her.

“At the moment, there are only twenty of us,” Replied Gastor.

Twilight brought a hoof to her mouth and gasped. There should be far more of any living creature over a three hundred year period, “Oh I'm so sorry.”

“I think you've misunderstood something,” Said Gastor with what someone more familiar with Changelings would acknowledge as a smirk, “Broodlings are not like other insects, most of us choose to leave the nest and explore the world we live in.”

“Oh,” While Twilight's overall fear of Changelings was far from gone, she was getting used to this one and his/her's friendly attitude, 'Broodling'

“Changelings are divided into two groups, much like how you Ponies are divided into three groups,” Explained the Changeling, “Broodlings, which are like any other intelligent creature except for the obvious,” The Sargent gestured to his body, “Then there are the Hivelings, which are more like your typical insects. All living for the Hive they were born into and all under the control of the Queen.”

“How do you know the difference?” Asked Twilight, her curiosity now completely overriding any concerns she has about Changelings, if only for the moment.

“Our eyes actually,” Said Gastor, “See how my pupils make a four pointed star pattern? Hiveling drones have eyes like flies or bees, while the Queen of a Hive will have more dragon or snake like eyes.”

“Oh, so Queen Chrysalis-” Started Twilight.

“Was the last Queen of the Chrysalis Hive,” Finished the Sargent.

A terrifying thought occurred to Twilight, “Are there more Changelings in Equestria?”

“We're only the second most populous species in Equestria behind you Ponies,” Answered Gastor blithely, “There are Broods and Hives all over Equestria, though not all have sworn fealty to Equestria or the Diarchy.”

“Is there anypony else who knows about the presence of Changelings?” Asked Twilight. It was made clear to her that Changelings being in parts of Equestria was a secret, and Twilight didn't want to give it away to somepony who wasn't supposed to know.

Twilight noticed Gastor flinching when she said 'anypony,' “Do not use phrases like 'anypony' when you know you are speaking to a creature of another intelligent species,” Said Gastor, trying to keep righteous fury out of his voice, “It is seen as speciest by non-Ponies, and could easily get you hurt if you offend the wrong person.”

Twilight covered her mouth with both of her front hooves, “Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.”

Gastor waved a dismissive hole punched hoof, “I don't mind. Your people have been isolated for a thousand years, it's understandable that 'people' and 'Pony' would be used interchangeably. But keep in mind that the other Pony nations in the Equestrian continent have not. Other species extremists will also use phrases like 'anyling' or 'anycrustacean.'”

“To answer your question,” Started Gastor again, “Appropriate authority figures have been notified, such as Mayor Mare and Captain Thunderlane.”

“Thunderlane knows about the Changelings in Ponyville?”

Gastor nodded his head, “His is the Captain of the guard here in Ponyville, so he needs to know such things.”

“I guess he would if one of you was working under him, huh?” Asked Twilight with a small smile and a giggle.

“Ha! Point taken,” Said Gastor, “Oh, Dame Sparkle?”

“Please, call me Twilight.”

“Okay Twilight,” Corrected Gastor, “Would you like something to eat?”

“Oh no thank you,” Said Twilight politely, “I already ate dinner.”

Gastor tilted his head with what must have been a look of confusion, “Twilight, it's half past o-nine hundred.”

“Oh,” Twilight started staring blankly at nothing.

“You didn't go to bed last night, did you?” Asked Gastor with concern.

Twilight gave a tired sigh, not because she was sleepy, but tired of finding herself in this circumstance, “It wouldn't be the first time Sargent.”

The school bell rang to let the foals of the noon time period class out for recess later that day. A lot of the foals noticed that Twilight seemed to be out of it, but most were to excited about recess to care too much.

While it wasn't unusual for the foals to get together with their friends, one group of foals was particularly noticeable. The Cutie Mark Crusaders who still attended school were unique, not only for the size of their group, but for their fame, or infamy depending on your point of view. Within this group, two members were more giddy than usual.

“Alright you two,” Said Sweetie Belle, “What happened?”

While Sweetie Belle were not the only ones who noticed Apple Bloom and Rumble acting 'different,' Sweetie Belle was the first to succumb to her curiosity.

“Ah was actually planin' on tellin' y'all 'bout that,” Said Apple Bloom, “Yah don't mind, do yah Rumble?”

“Not at all,” Replied the effeminate colt with a yawn, “Be my guest.”

“Rumble 'nd I 'er special someponies♪” Said Apple Bloom happily.

“That's great!” Said Sweetie Belle. Her gaze became distant as she started daydreaming about all of the things she could do for her friends now that they were together. She may or may not have been reading her older sister's romance novels when she was done with them.

“Does Applejack know?” Surprisingly, it was Scootaloo of all Ponies who asked the question.

“Pfft, no!” Replied Apple Bloom instantly, “'course not. Aj would tear Rumble apart if she knew.”

“So yer just gonna keep secret forever?” Asked Pipsqueak.

“Nah, mah plan is: Rumble 'nd Ah will go on our first date behind 'er back, then Ah'll tell 'er nothin' bad happened, 'nd hopefully, she'll be cool with it,” Exclaimed the cream colored Earth Pony.

“Wouldn't going behind her back just aggravate her more?” Asked Scootaloo. The whole group paused for a moment as they comprehended the fact that Scootaloo was being uncharacteristically wise today.

“Well,” Apple Bloom herself hadn't actually thought of that until now, “Aj would never hurt me, 'nd Rumble can fly.”

“Wait, what?” Rumble had realized what his fillyfriend was implying.

The Crusaders all laughed at Rumble's expense. The group started asking what happened between their two friends as they went about their business. Unfortunately, two particularly annoying fillies had overheard the important part of their conversation.

“Wow,” Said Diamond Tiara, “I didn't think that Apple Bloom would keep secrets from her sister.” While Diamond Tiara was by no means a friend of the Apple Family, the bond of trust shared between members of the Apple Family was well known all across Equestria.

“How can we use this to our advantage?” Pondered Silver Spoon.

“Silver Spoon,” Said Diamond Tiara, “I love messing with those lowlifes as much as any proper mare would, but are you sure we should be messing with Apple Bloom or any of that freak's friends? I really don't want to be sitting in a dark dungeon cell while 'he' watches us.”

Silver Spoon smiled, “The beauty of this situation is: we can mess with them without messing with them,” Silver Spoon could help but giggle at her friend's confused look, “If we get proof of their relationship before their first date, and show it to Applejack-”

“They'll tear each other apart!” Finished Diamond Tiara, “We'll need more than just our words, no one listens to us about anything since 'Gabby Gums' went up in smoke.”

The two bullies spent the rest of that day's recess plotting out how to prove Apple Bloom's and Rumble's romance to Applejack while the Crusaders happily played with various pieces of playground equipment, blissfully unaware that somepony was plotting their doom.

Berry Punch was working in her bar with her daughter as usual. While Berry wasn't sure how she felt about Ponyville 'developing,' she couldn't help but welcome the business it brought. Construction workers would come in on their off time and bring their hard earned bits with them. Berry had easily made twice as much money in a single week than she usually made in a year, and it would only get better as Ponies moved in permanently into Ponyville as residents. Of course, all of that extra business would mean that she would have to hire extra servers and drink mixers, but there would be plenty of Ponies looking for jobs.

Speaking of looking, Berry had noticed young and not so young mares and stallions looking at her daughter with 'interest.' Ruby Pinch would be a carbon copy of her mother when she was young, if it wasn't for her horn and light green eyes that she got from her father. Berry was both terrified and excited for her daughter to start dating. She understood that love was not only one of the greatest feelings there was, it was also one of the most important. Yet at the same time, Berry was afraid of what would happen if Ruby hooked up with a stallion that was like her father. “Ha, 'world famous' my flank,'” Muttered the barkeeper.

Another of Berry's worries was what would happen if Ruby started dating somepony worse than her father. In years past, Berry would not have thought such a Pony could exist, then she met Noblesse Oblige. While Berry doubted that Noblesse was a bad Pony, like one Pony and his sweet talking brother for example, she still didn't want that colt anywhere near her daughter. Even if Noblesse was a good Pony at heart, there was still the fact that there were other Ponies actively trying to kill him. And then there was that book. A shudder went through Berry Punch as she thought of the book her daughter checked out of the palace library.

The day Noblesse Oblige came by to get Ruby and Dinky, they went to the Everfree Palace together to check out books on magic. It made since of course, they were three Unicorns in an Earth Pony town, why pass up the previously rare opportunity to better their magic? The book Ruby had brought back however, did not make Berry comfortable. The book was stone gray color with an odd pattern on the cover, a snake eating itself with a perfect triangle within the circle the snake created with it's body. This wouldn't bother Berry too much as she didn't understand magic as well as most other Ponies did, if it wasn't for a few instances in particular. First, Berry saw that her daughter had left the book out in the open. When Berry went to pick up the book to put it away in her daughter's room, Berry heard a voice say the words 'Don't you dare' when she reached out for the tomb. Then there was Ruby's nightmare. Twilight Sparkle came in yesterday to 'check up' on her daughter, then an hour later, her Ruby screams with absolute terror. Berry refused to believe that Twilight just so happened to be in the right time and place to help her daughter with- whatever it was.

Another thing that scared Berry, was her daughter's attitude after her nightmare. She was more relaxed, almost carefree, than she had ever been. It reminded Berry of a more tame Pinkie Pie, yet Ruby didn't act unlike herself. If anything, Ruby seemed to have some sort of weight lifted off of her, as though having that nightmare solved any and all problems Ruby had with the world. While it made Berry happy to see her beloved daughter be happier than ever, it concerned her that Noblesse seemed to have directly affected Ruby's emotions. Berry was hoping that Twilight Sparkle could either dismiss or affirm her concerns about the noblepony.

“Hey mom,” Said Ruby, snapping her mother out of her thoughts, “Is there anything else you need me to do?”

Berry blinked than started to look around her pub. All of the patrons had their drinks, all of the unused tables and chairs had been wiped sparkly clean, even the windows had been polished to an almost translucent state. Damn! Thought Berry Ruby had never worked so quickly before, “I don't think so sweetie, you can go play with your friends.”

“Alright,” Berry said with a hoof pump, “Thanks mom.” Mother and daughter kissed each other on the cheek before Ruby eagerly raced out the door, with the saddlebag she had started carrying with her regularly since she started reading that spooky book.

While many Ponies were afraid that Ponyville would change for the worse with the upcoming developments, Rarity was excited. A lot of Ponies would come to Ponyville from the larger cities of Equestria hoping to secure benefits from the Elements of Harmony, it was their rude behavior towards everypony else, that made the residents of Ponyville scared of the thought of Ponyville becoming a grand city full of snobs like in Manehattan or Canterlot.

Rarity was giddy at the thought however. She had already received several commissions for Noblesse Oblige's fifteenth birthday. When a settlement was announced as a Provincial Capital, said settlement would hold a massive festival on the lord or lady's next birthday to celebrate. Rarity had unfortunately, for the first time ever, had to decline business from clientele. There were simply too many commissions for Rarity to handle on her own, and not enough Ponies with the correct skill set (or skill in general) looking for jobs in Ponyville.

Rarity sighed as she heard the enchanted bell over her door over her sewing machine. Rarity left the door to Carousel Boutique unlocked for her friends, however she knew that they would all be indisposed at this time, meaning that this was most likely a Pony looking to have her make an article of clothing.

Rarity stopped her sewing machine and left her workroom to see who she had to turn away this time. Rarity actually stopped in the door way as she saw that it was none other than the Captain of the Ponyville Peacekeeper Corps that had entered her establishment. Thunderlane hadn't noticed Rarity coming to the doorway in the boutique was admiring the clothing on display. Rarity bit her lip as she saw a small black tuxedo in one of his forelegs. Rarity was hesitant to turn Thunderlane away as she had some unpaid loitering tickets that were overdue.

“Er, hello Captain,” Said Rarity to catch Thunderlane's attention, “How can I help you today sir?”

Thunderlane smiled softly, “Ah, hello Rarity. There's no reason to call me 'Captain,' just Thunderlane will do.”

Rarity returned his friendly smile and nodded, “Alright Thunderlane, how can I help you today?”

Thunderlane held out the tuxedo in his forelegs, “My tuxedo shrank in the wash, and I was hoping you could fix it.”

Thunderlane had to stifle giggles at the look on Rarity's face, “I'm joking Rarity,” Thunderlane's chuckles were audible as Rarity let out a relieved sigh, “I just need slight adjustments to this tuxedo.”

Rarity gave Thunderlane a confused look, “I think that tuxedo is a little small for you.”

Thunderlane chuckled again, “It isn't for me, it's for my brother. I even have his current measurements right here,” Thunderlane handed Rarity a piece of paper that was under the tuxedo.

“Oh? And what does little Rumble need a tuxedo for, if I may ask?” Rarity was the single largest gossip in all of Ponyville, she could not pass up the opportunity to learn something juicy about the guard Captain's own brother.

“My brother has a date this Saturday,” Explained Thunderlane, “While it's probably too casual for this particular occasion, it's the first date my brother's ever been on-”

“And you want him to make an impression on the apple of his eye,” Finished Rarity, “Who is the lucky filly... or colt?” Rarity added the last part slowly.

Thunderlane laughed at Rarity's words, “It's funny you use that exact figure of speech,” Oh no Rarity knew at that moment who Rumble was dating, “Rumble actually has a date with Applejack's sister.”

“I'd love to help you Thunderlane,” Started Rarity, “I'm afraid that I have a lot of work as it is, I don't think I could fit in this request.”

Thunderlane nodded, “I know that you're swamped, so I have an idea.”

This caught Rarity's curiosity, “Oh? And what might that be darling?”

Thunderlane paused when Rarity called him 'darling,' “Er, I was taught how to sew in the guard academy. So while I can't do anything with your sewing machine, I could start and maybe finish a few of your commissions in return for helping me out.”

Rarity thought about Thunderlane's offer. While there were some orders only she could do herself, there were plenty of plain commissions that Thunderlane would be able to do, it would also lighten the load on her if only a little.

Rarity nodded, “Alright, I think that deal will work just fine.”

“Oh but Rarity,” Said Thunderlane hesitantly, “There's something I'd like to ask you about.”

“What is it?” Asked Rarity politely.

“What has Applejack been saying about my brother?” Thunderlane's expression was that of a concerned older sibling, an expression that Rarity could sympathize with.

Rarity was on her way to her friends' daily get together that very morning. While Rainbow Dash could rarely make it to their morning meet-ups, she made up for it in spades when the polychromatic mare went out of her way to spend a little time with everypony in their group everyday. While Rarity loved her friends dearly and enjoyed spending time with them, it had been slightly less enjoyable lately.

“Hi'yah Rarity!” Called out an excited orange mare.

“Why hello Applejack,” Replied the fashionista, “How are you this morning?”

“Why Ah'm just dandy,” Said Applejack with a happy tone of voice, “Big Mac, Apple Bloom, and Ah, took care of the regular apple harvest, got everythang ready fer the Zap Apples, and y'all be happy tah know Ah even remembered to take a shower after work!”

“Thank heavens!” Quipped Rarity. The two mares laughed at her joke before they started talking with each other again.

Eventually, the pair made it to the Cafe Hay, the only cafe in Ponyville at the moment, where they saw the other Unicorn of their group. The Elements of Harmony had to start meeting with each other slightly later in the morning since Twilight started working with Cheerilee. Rarity and Applejack noticed that Twilight's head was on her forelegs, and neither of two mares could tell if she was sleeping or crying.

Rarity spoke up as she and Applejack approached, “Is everything alright darling?”

Twilight's head shot up revealing: a distant look in her eyes, exactly three strands of her mane out of place, and a crazed smile, “Everything is just fine Rarity, why do you ask?” So Twilight didn't get enough sleep last night.

“Oh no reason Twilight,” Said Rarity calmly, “Would you like to tell us about your day?”

“Did you know that the mitochondria is the power house of the cell?” Asked Twilight suddenly.

Rarity and Applejack looked at each other with concerned looks. Applejack decided to speak up, “Uh, can't rightly say Ah do.”

“Neither did any of the foals from the morning class!” Exclaimed Twilight.

If anypony nearby ignored Twilight's exclamation, they certainly couldn't ignore her maniacal laughter. Two Ponies, who Rarity deduced were from Canterlot by their attire, looked particularly concerned. Then Pinkie's head popped out of Twilight's mane. Most of the Ponies nearby knew Pinkie well enough to just roll their eyes at her shenanigans, the Canterlot Ponies however did not. The two looked at their coffee, then each, before dumping the contents of their drinks and galloping towards what Rarity guessed was either the hospital or their own homes. They'll be demanding charcoal I imagine thought Rarity with a giggle.

Pinkie leaped out of Twilight's mane and onto a nearby chair, “Hey everypony! How have you been?”

“Why, I've been fine Pinkie. What about you dear?” Rarity started to panic in her mind as she realized that she had accidentally invited Pinkie to go on about her day and feelings.

Pinkie took a deep breath as everypony that wasn't suffering from sleep deprived induced delirium prepared themselves, “Oh, I'm just peachy! I just got a letter from my oldest sister that says she wants to get together sometime after Ponyville is officially made the Provincial Capital of Everfree Province!”

“Well, that's just dandy!” Said Applejack, “Ah've been curious 'bout that family'a yers since yah mentioned them.”

“That's just smashing Pinkie,” Said Rarity, “And what about you Applejack? Have you learned anything more about that colt you think is sweet on your sister?”

Applejack noticeably winced. Applejack had been vehemently expressing concerns about a colt she was afraid was 'interested' in Apple Bloom. Applejack had made a point of not using Rumble's name, not wanting to openly express negative opinions of the guard captain's younger brother, especially when she had nothing to base her opinions on him aside from he might have a crush on Apple Bloom. Rarity just assumed that Applejack didn't know who the colt was exactly, though it wouldn't be the first time Aj had omitted something from conversation.

“Well,” Started Applejack, trying to decide what exact words she wanted to use, “The last time he 'nd Apple Bloom went babysittin', somethin' happened.”

“Oh? And what happened exactly?” Rarity could not resist the temptation of gossip, it was one of many things she used to pull in customers into her boutique after all. And the possibility of one of the infamous Cutie Mark Crusaders getting a coltfriend was huge.

“When the two of them were leavin' fer home, he bumped intah Apple Bloom.”

Rarity gave Applejack a confused look, “That's it? It doesn't sound like much of anything has happened.”

Applejack looked at Rarity with determination in her eyes, “It's what didn't happen Ah'm concerned 'bout. That colt almost knocked Apple Bloom ontah the ground, and Ah'm not so sure it was an accident.”

“I am that Apple Bloom would tell you if somepony was bullying her,” Assured Rarity, completely missing Applejack's use of subtlety.

“Apple Bloom didn't have tah say anything,” Replied Applejack, “Mahself, Thunderlane, and his two filly friends, were there when it happened. Ah wonder what would happen if the four of use weren't there.”

The dark look on Applejack's face gave away her primary concern to Rarity, “Applejack, darling, I am almost certain that, whoever this colt is, was not planing on forcing himself on Apple Bloom,” While Rarity couldn't actually be sure that was true, Applejack had given no proof that her concerns were valid either.

“Ah-Ah don't rightly know mahself,” Admitted Applejack, “What Ah do know is: if that little gray bastard so much as touches mah sister, Ah'm turnin' him intah glue!”

“Too be honest darling,” Started Rarity, choosing her words carefully, “The colt Applejack has been raving about might not be Rumble, she has gone out of her way to avoid using his name. I believe that is because Applejack herself doesn't actually know who the colt is.”

This brought Thunderlane brief relief, but a he unfortunately thought of way to confirm or deny who Applejack has been talking about, “How does Apple Bloom know this colt?”

“Why, he's been helping her foalsit the Cake twins,” Replied Rarity, “Why do you ask?”

Thunderlane sighed, “Because Rumble offered to help Apple Bloom foalsit when her other friends were too busy.”

“Oh dear,” Said Rarity with poorly concealed concern on her face, “Then you should probably know the truth.”

“I'm all ears.”

Rarity nodded, “Mostly, Applejack has been expressing concern about what Rumble's intention towards Apple Bloom are.”

Thunderlane nodded in understanding, “I can get that, she barley knows him. Heck, Apple Bloom barely knows Rumble.”

“Yes, while I agreed with that sentiment, Applejack has become... 'graphic' as of this morning,” Said Rarity hesitantly.

“Come again?” Asked Thunderlane. He knew he wasn't going to like this development.

“She said that she would turn Rumble into glue, and gave rather vague conditions for this.”

Thunderlane cringed, “Maybe I should try talking to-” Thunderlane didn't get to finished as a silly Pony popped out of his brother's rarely tuxedo, grabbed him by the shoulders, and looked deeply past his eyes and into his soul.

Rarity had to hold back snickers as she watch Thunderlane's coat turn gray.

Pinkie Pie began saying 'no' over and over again while pressing Thunderlane onto his back and onto the floor, “DO NOT MENTION APPLE BLOOM AND RUMBLE TO AJ!”

“Uhh, why?” Asked Thunderlane, not certain if he should be more concerned about Rumble's well being or his own.

“I have made Apple Bloom swear to secrecy on this until their date this Saturday,” Answered Pinkie, “If Aj finds out that her sister has been keeping this a secret before then, she will assume that it was Rumble who made her swear to secrecy, which will not end well for him.”

“Won't she find out about their relationship eventually?” Asked Thunderlane, not sure how keeping this a secret at all would be good.”

“Aj is less likely to do anything bad to Rumble if nothing happens on their date,” Explained Pinkie Pie, “She thinks that Rumble is planning on 'using' her sister, the ideal time for anypony to try that kind of thing is on the first date. I have made is so that I will be witness to their date. If Apple Bloom and I are both able to assure Aj that nothing bad happened and Rumble was a complete gentalcolt, then Aj will just suspicious and not vengeful.”

“Alright,” Said Thunderlane, “I can not mention this Applejack, but what if she does try to do something to Rumble?”

“You're the Captain of the guard,” Said Pinkie Pie sadly as her mane and tail straightened only slightly, “If she tries anything, it's up to the law what happens then.”

Pinkie's mane and tail re-curled themselves and Pinkie assumed her usual happy demeanor, “Well I have to get to work! Mr. and Mrs. Cake promised to show me pictures of their new niece or nephew after today!” Pinkie Pie looked up and just flew into the chandelier overhead.

“Last time she did that, the chandelier fell down,” Said Rarity in amazement at her friend's continually increasing skill.

Thunderlane got up off of the floor and dusted himself off, “Pinkie is so random. So where are the cloths you need help with?”

Remembering her agreement with Thunderlane, Rarity smiled and turned to the doorway behind her, “Ah yes, if you will just follow me-” Rarity was interrupted by a loud crashing sound behind her.

Rarity turned around to see Thunderlane on the ground beneath the chandelier Pinkie Pie disappeared into, his legs twitching slightly. Rarity sighed, “That's the third chandelier this week.”