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I woke up to the sound of soft moaning originating from Aria's soft slumber. The soft beams of light shone through the window just begging the world to look outside. I was almost immediately eager to do so but as things had happened last night, Aria's arms were still firmly wrapped around me and that smile still stuck upon her face. I was cautious removing her arms being as careful as possible not to wake her up. After about two unsuccessful attempts in which she would regain her hold around me I finally found myself free and able. I removed my phone and checked the time. "6:00 huh? I was expecting to crash much longer but I guess this gives me time to get some things done early especially now that Danny is unavailable. Seems like a nice and sunny day today compared to that massive blizzard last night." I walked over and hauled my blinds out of the way to let the sunlight in. With a somewhat magical feel, the sun instantly made it's way into the room. The warmth emanating from the rays of light felt like absolute bliss compared to facing the cold outside. "Man I could stand here forever."

"On days like this, the sun feels simply divine."

I turned to face the now upright Aria basking in sunlight as well. "Good morning miss clingy."

"Miss clingy....what does that mean?"

"Well you were so latched onto me last night, I had to adjust myself quite a few times."

She turned her head to her lap to nervously play with her fingers. "What!....um..sorry you were just so comfortable."

"Haha I'm just messing with you. It's actually really fun to see you embarrassed you know."

She smiled at my comment but still nervously played with her fingers."Knock it off jerk. What time is it by the way?"

"Just a little past six in the morning."

"My my, what a surprise. I expected us to sleep much longer after that little episode last night."

"I thought the same thing. Unfortunately, any plans I had as of day time are screwed thanks to Danny's new girlfriend."

"So what now?"

"Well fortunately, now I have a bunch of free time to go Christmas shopping."

"You haven't gone shopping yet?!"

"Well no, I was planning that for tomorrow. I have time now however so it would be the best option."

"I guess I'll get going then."

"Wait what? Why would you leave?"

"Well I'm sure your plans didn't include me correct? Might as well get out of your way for now."

"You're kidding right? After you put me through hell and back last night, no way I'm just going to ignore all that, you're coming with."

"Really? Well ok."

"Besides, I live with two women remember? I could really use another opinion on decorating the house."

"Then you sir have come to the right person. But if it's not too much, could we drop by a store?"

"A store?"

"A clothing store to be precise. I really am not fond of such dark colors."

"Trust me, thanks to my job it's well within my budget. We can stop by a friend of mine's boutique."

"Thanks a ton Delz."

"Alright let's go then."

"Um......." She slowly began to giggle and point to my clothes. "You might want to change. I deeply apologize for roughing up your clothes."

She wasn't wrong, my shirt was stretched in three different places and for some odd reason the were spots still wet with tears. "Right be back." I returned moments later with my change of clothes and we strolled out the door. We made our way around the corner to the Scion in which she jumped at the chance to quickly examine the entirety of the car. "So what do you think?"

"You did a outstanding job souping up the car, of course by the look of things, it's not exactly perfect yet. There were a few adjustments I saw needed to be made just in case or else your car may have some issues with engine."

"Here I thought I was the expert on cars. You really know your way around a car don't you?"

"I aim to learn everything I can."

We hopped in the car and took off towards the friend of mine. After about three blocks we came to a stop at the light just down the street from the boutique. We had noticed something up with my car the few times we came to brake. The car would slowly begin to shake only when I applied the brakes then stop just as suddenly when I took my foot off. "What in the world? I just took this car to the shop, what could be the issue."

"Apparently this shop of yours may have gave a bad brake rotor."

"A bad brake rotor? I examined the parts myself, there's no way it's bad already."

"Unfortunately your brake rotor is warped. I would easily but sadly advise against using the car until you can replace the brakes."

"How are we going to do that in the middle of traffic?"

"Get out and push I guess."

"Dear Celestia, the days that were supposed to go right."

We risked all the prying eyes from passing drivers and I turned off the car and we hopped out. We started pushing the car up the street getting plenty of angry grunts and comments from other drivers. "I still find it both fascinating and mysterious that you were from Equestria this whole time."

"How so?"

"Well it's that the only person to ever travel through the portal was Twilight Sparkle. Not a single pony in Equestria seems to know about it besides the princesses and her."

"Star swirl wasn't that great at keeping secrets to tell you the truth. Where do you think I got that youth spell?"

"No wonder he lived as long as he did."

"This is her place up ahead, just a couple more feet." We finally pushed the car into a spot out of the way and put it in park. As I shut the door, I was stunned at the sight of Aria who was completely frozen at the sight of the name plastered on the boutique sign. "You ok?"

"Um...well you didn't...exactly tell me this was.....Rarity's boutique."

"If you want the best designs, fashions, and the finest work then Rarity's the girl."

"You really didn't do your research did you? Siren...Rainboom....Take over the world and all that."

"Oh....oh boy...I completely forgot about all that. I know that you guys aren't exactly fond of each other but maybe she forgave you."

"After all the trouble we put them through?"

"I mean as far as I know, they are very understanding and probably would forgive even the most evil of people. Look you need clothes don't you?"

"Yes..but.."

"Come on what's the worst that could happen?"

"I guess you're right."

"Don't worry I'll be right by your side the entire time."

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We approached the door and stopped as she started building the courage to go inside. With a big sigh she pushed door open listening as the bells rang just above. A elegant voice echoed from the back of the shop. "Welcome to my boutique, I shall be with you momentarily darling." As we waited, I examined the shop. Direct center stood a circular clothes rack showcasing some of the amazing handmade dresses. On the sides of the shop stood straightened clothes racks. On these racks hung a different dress with multiple copies for each. I guess she makes more detailed and different dresses on request." Behind us were the store windows with mannequins modeling the outfits. I turned back towards the back of the shop to see the purple haired fashionista walking towards us. "Well hello Delz. It's quite a surprise to see you here. Come here to take me up that offer?"

"Well yes and no."

"Hmmm?"

"Well I came here for some clothes actually."

"Really? did you need something tailored or resized."

"Oh no no, not for me. Actually it's for a friend."

"You mean the one attempting to conceal herself in my clothes rack. Please come out of there darling, I won't bite." Aria slowly revealed herself from the clothes soliciting a small but faint growl from Rarity. "A siren....come to cause more trouble have you? Well I just want you to know that i'll do anything to protect my fashions and I do mean anything."

Aria quickly cowered behind me. "Rarity calm down a second, it's not like that."

"Then please inform me why she is in my shop. She used her voice to hypnotize you didn't she?"

"Rarity I'm shocked, you're usually the last person to hold such a grudge."

It was then that she noticed Aria cowering like a little kid behind me. "Oh dear, I am terribly sorry. I'm might've had some built up aggression from talking to a customer yesterday, please forgive me."

That apology finally forced Aria from behind me. She stepped closer to Rarity and nervously stared the ground. She looked back to me for support in which I motioned her to go on. "Rarity...I would..like to formally apologize on behalf of the Dazzlings. We didn't mean to try and take over the world.''

"My my why the sudden change in tone."

"We didn't know what we were doing, we only wanted to be accepted."

Rarity looked at me for confirmation obviously confused. "Turns out that Adagio was the one pulling all the strings. Aria's so called sister provided both her and Sonata with false courage and hope to make them do her bidding."

"What a monster." She pulled Aria into a hug with utmost understanding. "I always had a feeling that you two weren't exactly in control of your actions. I do apologize for all the hatred I've ever put against you."

Aria looked and smiled. "Thank you Rarity. I am forever joyful that finally accept me."

"Oh that's adorable."

"I'm sorry?"

"When did you start talking so elegantly? Even your posture and sentence structure have changed."

"Well I kinda always talked like this."

"I'm guessing you two have a rather nice story to explain to me don't you?" We sat down and explained the events of last night in their entirety. "Unbelievable. You're from across the portal?"

"Yep, born and raised."

"And you've been here for over a century, it seems unreal to say the least especially since you're so devilishly handsome."

"Yea..youth spell I got from over there kinda helps."

"And it's nice to see that you finally broke out of that hardcore shell Aria darling. It really didn't suit you."

"Well it only temporarily helped but of course I ended up with Adagio shortly after."

"Do me favor and never return to such a nasty attitude. I really find the real you pleasantly adorable, cute even." Aria's blush painted her cheeks red as he turned away. "Calm down dear, I'm only joking. So what brings you to my shop on such a cold day."

"Well I was hoping you could make me some new clothes."

"Well certainly. I'm guessing to replace the uncouth clothes you're wearing already."

"I was looking to ditch such a hideous outfit."

"Well you have my support then."

I grabbed my wallet out of my back pocket just to have it ready. "I'll pay whatever it costs."

"Oh heavens no. For a friend like you this is on the house."

"Are you sure? I mean I'm not broke, I could easily pay you."

"And let that weigh on my conscience for the next week, I don't think so. You just sit there and act surprised when you see her new outfit."

"You're serious? Thanks Rarity."

"You're ever so welcome. Now come along Aria, we have much to discuss." I took an empty seat in the middle of the room and waited it out. Hour upon hour rolled by before I finally payed attention to the time. "8:30? And here I thought clothes were easy to make. 2 hours and they're still not done." I sat upside down on the chair as if a child to continue waiting. I felt myself slowly fall asleep until Rarity busted out of the back room making me fall straight on my face. "Ow! Rarity?"

"Sorry to take so long darling but fashion is time consuming hobby. Now introducing the new and improved Aria Blaze."

I rubbed my head and turned myself upright again just in time to see Aria nervously take on large step out of the back and turn towards me. "Well what do you think...is it...nice enough."

"Nice enough...are you kidding me? you're beautiful..i mean it's cute and all."

Her blush peaked at that point as she tried to avoid any and all eye contact as she walked passed me. Rarity walked over and held out her arms. I really had no choice but to give into her embrace. "I'll have to pay you back somehow Rarity, thanks really."

"It wasn't a issue trust me. It was also nice to see a budding relationship at it's finest."

"Yea don't point that out will you."

She giggled at my comment and handed me a slip of paper with a phone number on it. Listen darling, if you need any advice whatsoever, don't hesitate to call. I put the number in my phone and proceeded to walk out obviously scarred by how she was still trying to get me alone. As my foot neared the door I instantly realized our situation, the reason Aria still sat inside the store. "Oh man I forgot."

"What's the matter you two?"

"Well we had some car trouble on the way here, a warped brake rotor I found out. All the snow out there makes it really dangerous to drive without brakes."

"My my, that is a dilemma."

"I could have someone tow the car but we also have stuff to do today."

"Hmm......Ah yes, tell you what." She picked her car keys and tossed them to me. "You can borrow my car."

"Wait wait wait, borrow your car? Rarity I know you made me a dress but don't you think letting someone else touch your car is a little much."

"Nonsense. I will literally be here all day working on requests. As far as I know it's just collecting dust." It was amazing to see just how generous she was with something so valuable. "Let me just remove the rest of materials from the trunk and she's all yours."Box after box she brought in and set in the back until finally she was finished. "I sure stuffed alot of boxes back there. Alright Delz you're good to go."

"Now I really am going to have repay you."

"No trouble really."

"No way. I insist, just you wait."

"If you really want to, I wouldn't be against it I guess. Have a nice day dears. Oh and please do bring it back as soon as you can."

"You got it." We walked out and around the side of the shop to get a look at the car to which our jaws dropped to the fresh snow. "How is she even able to get one of those?"

Aria's was in more shock than me. "A white and purple Mercedes Benz?"

"What kind of money does this girl make?" We bolted inside the car and were greeted by a smooth leather interior. "This could not be any nicer."

"Just make sure not mess the car up."

"Oh i'm being extra careful with this baby." I turned the car on as we strapped ourselves in. I eagerly whipped onto the road and took off towards our destination, the mall. You think people would get their Christmas shopping done early but nope, here we are driving around in circles looking for a spot to park. "Come on already......There!" I whipped into the nearest spot I could just as another car was making it's way down the lane. "Almost lost this spot but thank the princesses for helping us outcast out."

We stepped out of the car and proceeded down the lane to the crosswalk. "So Delz what are we shopping for anyway?"

"Christmas decorations. Since I decided to stay home and all, I was given the job of decorating the house. Figured I'd get it done early."

We entered through the electronic front doors and made our way into the mall. "Delz..Do....do you miss Hearths Warming Eve? With all the ponies back home?"

"Missed all my life. There's something magical about this time of year that brings people and ponies alike together as one." As we stepped onto an escalator going down, I kept my hands at my sides. It was then that her hand nervously but firmly grabbed mine. "If you wanted to hold hands, you could've just asked."

Just like that her hand retracted back to her person and a little blush returned to her face. "No no no no, that's not what I was trying to do at all I...just..."

I chuckled to myself and and focused on getting off the escalator. Just across from the escalator sat the prime example of Christmas heaven, not to mention the store was actually named Christmas heaven. "Alright there it is."

"Christmas heaven? I've never heard of such a store."

"Well they only show up during the holidays and to top it off, only in select locations. This year I was lucky enough to catch them close enough to my house. I still hope I can count on your opinion though."

"Right. I'll do my best to tell you what's looks good. Of course if you want to ignore anything that sounds wrong then feel free."

"Don't worry, if you say it's good then it's good."

We didn't even get to a single step before a familiar voice made itself known to me. "Well I'll be..Delz is that you Sugar?"

I motioned Aria to stay turned around as I turned to face the voice. "Applejack? Long time no see, and I see you brought Rainbow Dash too, what's up dash?"

"Howdy to you too."

Rainbow Dash walked up and proceeded to fist bump me. "So what's up? You come here to get some things for a awesome Christmas party like us?"

"No actually, I just came for decorations."

"Just decorations? What kind of guy doesn't celebrate Christmas with a party?"

"Well me of course."

As Rainbow Dash dragged me into a conversation about parties, I noticed Applejack peer around us to examine the girl behind me. "And who's the beauty over there?"

"Um...just a friend."

"Well howdy over there."

Aria's body tensed up at the greeting given to her forcing her to stay turned around. "Sorry bout that AJ she's very shy around new people."

Rainbow Dash, as much as I tried to stop her, bolted around me to the girl's side. "No one's that shy around a friendly face. Don't worry, we don't bite. Come on show us that pretty face of your's."

Rainbow Dash as gently as she could but still forcefully turned Aria around. The moment their eyes met, both Applejack and Rainbow Dash just froze in shock. "Guys I can explain. Please just calm down for sec."

Applejack grabbed me by the shirt and pulled me in close. "There's a food court round the corner where we can talk. I reckon you make your explanation good."

"Oh crap...."