The golden light of the dawning sun awoke Rarity from her slumber she stretched out her body with a yawn then cast a half-sleep gaze onto the still sleeping Sweetie Belle. “She’s always looked so cute and innocent when she’s sleeping” said Rarity nostalgically with a motherly smile she continued to stare at Sweetie Belle for a moment before deciding it was time to wake her up. “Time to get up Sweetie it’s a school day” said Rarity giving Sweetie Belle a gentle shake.

Sweetie Belle gave a small groan “five more minutes” she begged.

Rarity chuckled lightly “come on dear time to wake up” said Rarity. Sweetie Belle opened her eyes and produced a long yawn. “Good morning sleepy pony” Rarity greeted.

“Good morning Rarity” said Sweetie Belle as she rubbed her eyes. “Thanks for letting me sleep here” she added.

“It’s absolutely no bother darling I hope you slept well” said Rarity.

“No nightmares” Sweetie Belle reported happily.

“Good to hear dear now go get ready for school” said Rarity.

“Ok” said Sweetie Belle as she hoped out of bed.

By the time Sweetie Belle came down for breakfast Rarity had set out a plate of strawberries to share and Opal was happily nibbling her cat food. “Good morning Opal” Sweetie Belle greeted as she gave the cat a pet on the back. At being touched Opal turned to Sweetie Belle with a hiss and retracted her claws.

“Opal no” said Rarity with authority as Opal raised her paw “don’t make me get the spray bottle” Rarity warned Opal gave a scowl to Sweetie Belle then returned to her food bowl. “A little advice Sweetie make sure to never touch Opal when she’s eating” Rarity told Sweetie Belle as the little unicorn sat down beside her.

“Why not?” asked Sweetie Belle innocently as she nibbled on a strawberry.

“She gets so grumpy when she’s eating I think it’s her instinct to believe your trying to take her food” said Rarity. “You know that’s what happened that morning I went to pick you up from Fluttershy’s house” she added.

“When Opal clawed her way on your flank?” said Sweetie Belle with a giggle.

“Yes” said Rarity with a chuckle at that moment there was a knock on the front door.

“That must be Apple Bloom and Scootaloo” said Sweetie Belle jumping out of her seat.

“Forgetting something dear?” asked Rarity.

Sweetie Belle thought for a moment “oh yeah saddle sack” she said running upstairs.

When there was another knock on the door Rarity called “She’ll be out in a moment”.

“Bye Rarity” said Sweetie Belle as she rushed to the door she was just about to open it when she remembered something “Oh Rarity can you sign my note?” asked Sweetie Belle as she pulled the note from last night out of her saddle sack.

“Of course dear” said Rarity as she levitated the note up and signed it with a nearby quill she then levitated it over Sweetie Belle.

“Thanks” said Sweetie Belle as she reached up for the note only for Rarity to levitate it higher.

“First what are you going to say when you see Diamond Tiara today?” asked Rarity.

Sweetie Belle groaned “say I’m sorry for hurting her” said Sweetie Belle as she reached up at the note again but Rarity once again levitated it higher.

“And what are you going to do next time some pony is bothering you at school?” asked Rarity.

Sweetie Belle groaned “Go to Miss Cheerilee” she said annoyed as she once again reached up for the note this time Rarity released her magical hold on it and the note dropped in Sweetie Belles hooves.

“Have a nice day darling” said rarity walking over and giving her a good bye hug.

“Bye Rarity” said Sweetie Belle as she rushed out the door to her awaiting friends.

“So what happened?” asked Apple Bloom when the crusaders were half way to school.

“Yeah did Rarity ground you?” added Scootaloo.

“No she kinda lectured me but not too bad” said Sweetie Belle.

“So she let ya off the hook?” asked Apple Bloom surprised.

“Well not exactly I do have to apologize to Diamond Tiara” said Sweetie Belle.

“Speaking of her how long do ya think she’ll milk this?” asked Scootaloo.

“Not much” said Sweetie Belle.

“How’d ya figure that?” asked Apple Bloom.

“Because she’ll be too busy bragging” said Sweetie Belle

“Why?” asked Apple Bloom.

“Like she needs an excuse” said Scootaloo the three fillies laughed.

“Her big sister is coming to Ponyville” said Sweetie Belle.

“Big sister?” said Apple Bloom and Scootaloo simultaneously.

“Yeah apparently she’s a designer” said Sweetie Belle.

“Is Rarity worried?” asked Apple Bloom having experienced the competition of business months earlier with the Flim Flam Brothers.

“Not really she kinda got this funny look when I told her but she seems fine” said Sweetie Belle as the three fillies turned into the school yard where a few of their classmates were using the playground before school.

“Ummm guys look” said Scootaloo pointing a hoof up the road.

Walking to the school was Diamond Tiara accompanied by someone else some an older earth pony. Golden Spool looked very much like an older version of Diamond Tiara except that her silver hair was longer and flat and a large golden spool with three sparkles above it served as her Cutie Mark. Diamond Tiara walked with even more swagger then usual it was obvious she was excited and egger about her company and upon seeing her three favorite targets of malice she gave a sinister smile. “Look sis it’s the ponies I told you about” she said.

“Oh yes the blank flanks” said Golden Spool using the nickname her younger sister often called the crusaders though with more of a scoffing tone then a mocking tone.

Sweetie Belle tried to be nice “I’m…..” she began before Golden Spool interrupted.

“No need Diamonds mentioned you three in her letters” said Golden Spool as she pointed a hoof at Apple Bloom. “You must be Apple Bloom the little hick pony” she said maliciously Apple Bloom looked down clearly hurt Diamond Tiara giggled. “You I take it are Scootaloo the flight deprived Pegasus” Golden Spool went on Scootaloo blushed as she always did when any pony mentioned her flight skills (or the lack of). “And that would make you Sweetie Belle” she said with a smirk. “Well from what I’ve heard you’re just full of problems lately” she finished with a satisfied smirk.

“I wanted to apologize for yesterday” said Sweetie Belle to Diamond Tiara choosing to ignore Golden Spool completely.

“Apology not accepted” said Diamond Tiara.

“It’s no surprise though I can only imagine what it’s like to have no family left” said Golden Spool

“What’s that supposed to mean?” demanded Sweetie Belle.

“I heard about your parents you poor thing to be all alone” said Golden Spool patting Sweetie Belle on the head with obvious fake sympathy.

“Umm sis there are other ponies I’d like you to meet” said Diamond Tiara nervously.

“I am not alone” said Sweetie Belle angrily. “I have Rarity” she added.

Golden Spool looked surprised “Rarity is that who you’re living with now?”

“Yeah she’s my guardian” said Sweetie Belle proudly. Golden Spool chuckled “What’s so funny?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“Oh nothing I just think you should enjoy being able to live with Rarity while you can” said Golden Spool.

“Why?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“Oh you’ll see” said Golden Spool before returning to her sister. “Well Diamond it’s been fun but I have to go I’m expecting a delivery” she said.

“Can Silver Spoon and I visit your new shop after school?” asked Diamond Tiara excitedly.

“Just don’t make any messes when you do” said Golden Spool turning on the road to Ponyville.

At that moment Cheerilee rang the bell to begin class the crusaders went inside as Scootaloo whispered “she makes Diamond Tiara look sweet”. However Sweetie Belle was still stuck on what Golden Spool meant by enjoying her time with Rarity while it lasted.

Later that same day Rarity was walking the streets of Ponyville she was meeting her friends for lunch and knew they would be egger to know how she and Sweetie Belle were doing. She found her friends at the usual table of the restaurant they had agreed on all ready in conversation.

“Hi Rarity” Twilight greeted the other ponies following suit.

“Hello all” said Rarity as she sat down.

“So how go’s being a guardian?” asked Fluttershy.

“Oh fine so far there have been a few difficulties though” said Rarity. “Sweetie Belle’s beginning to have nightmares and is getting into fights” she added.

“Fights?” said Twilight surprised.

“Just one fight” Applejack corrected. “Apple Bloom told me last night said she gave Diamond Tiara a bloody nose” she explained.

“Diamond Tiara?” said Rainbow Dash. “Is she that spoiled pink pony they’re always talking about?” she asked.

“Yes” said Rarity. “Apparently she pushed Sweetie Belle to hard yesterday and Sweetie Belle lost her temper” she explained.

“Apple Bloom told me that Diamond Tiara said her big sister was going to run you out of business” said Applejack.

Fluttershy seemed worried “big sister” she said turning to Rarity “as in?”

“Golden Spool yes” said Rarity. “She’s coming back to Ponyville and opening her own dress shop” said Rarity.

Fluttershy seemed to pale at this news, Applejack sat up in her chair, Twilight and Rainbow Dash looked confused, and Pinkie seemed actually excited.

“Diamond Tiara is Golden Spools little sister why am I not surprised?” said Applejack.

“Who’s Golden Spool?” asked Twilight.

“Yeah I’ve never heard of her” said Rainbow Dash.

“She used to live in Ponyville” said Rarity.

“Rarity and Golden Spool always disliked each other” said Fluttershy.

“We always had a healthy rivalry” said Rarity.

Applejack laughed even Fluttershy smiled “healthy rivalry?” said Applejack “you hated each other’s guts” she told Rarity. “Ya competed at everything” she added.

“Everything?” asked Rainbow Dash with a grin.

“Everything” said Applejack smiling “they once both joined the sewing clubs and broke two machines speed sewing” she added.

“Why did you hate her?” Twilight asked Rarity.

Rarity slammed a hoof on the table “Why?” she repeated loudly.

“Oh my” said Fluttershy she knew where this was going.

“I will tell you why because we were both designing our own clothes since we were young but I paid for my materials out of my own pocket money I worked for my designs I did chores around the house and odd jobs around Ponyville not to mention I dug up my own gems by hoof” said Rarity.

“You dug really?” Rainbow Dash asked Rarity every pony at the table (except Fluttershy) was surprised by this it was well known that Rarity was afraid of dirt.

“Cheerilee and I helped” said Fluttershy quietly.

“And I thank you for that dear but the point is I worked for my designs but Golden Spool had her father pay for everything so her designs were always made out of Golden silk and that sort of thing” said Rarity.

“In other words you were jealous” said Rainbow Dash jokingly.

“Oh my” said Fluttershy clearly worried.

“Jealous?” Rarity repeated yelling. “Jealous of that spoiled rotten excuses for a designer?” she shouted.

“Rarity calm down” said Twilight.

Rarity cleared her throat “I’m sorry” said Rarity. “I can’t believe it I haven’t even seen her yet and she already has me angry” she added. At that moment a long cart passed by the restaurant window and went over to the empty shop across the street.

“Looks like someone bought that old shop” said Twilight.

“And I think I know who” said Rarity.

“I’ll go get my welcome wagon” said Pinkie cheerfully as she ran out of the restaurant.

“I think Pinkie has the right idea” said Twilight. “We should go over and welcome Golden Spool back to Ponyville” she said.

“Not for all the gems in the mountain” said Rarity.

“I don’t think that’s such a good idea” said Fluttershy quietly.

“I’m gonna have to agree with them Twi” said Applejack.

“Come on four years is a long time maybe she’s changes” said Twilight.

“A zebra do’s not change its stripes Twilight” said Rarity.

“I think it couldn’t hurt” said Rainbow Dash.

“I guess I’ll go” said Applejack.

“I guess she could have changed” said Fluttershy.

All eyes fell on Rarity. “Fine I’ll go” she said.

Upon walking to the store they found it did belong to Golden Spool she was outside overlooking the work of the delivery mares as they delivered her supplies. “And make sure you are careful with my clothes” she told the pony carrying the suit cases she had brought form Canterlot. “Well look whose here” said Golden Spool when she saw the approaching ponies. “Some of my old classmates” she said cheerfully as she walked over to Fluttershy.

“See?” Twilight whispered to Rarity.

“Fluttershy it’s been so long” said Golden Spool as she held out a hoof to Fluttershy who stepped back fearfully. “Oh Fluttershy” said Golden pretending to be offended as she stepped closer to Fluttershy.

“You’re not scared of me are you?” she asked as she came in Fluttershy’s personal space with a smile of malice.

“Ummm… I… please… back up….” Fluttershy mumbled.

“Oh but Fluttershy if I remember correctly you always loved ponies close to you” said Golden Spool as she got closer to Fluttershy. “Boo!” said Golden Spool making Fluttershy cover her head with her hooves. “I see you’re still a scaredy pony and I’m betting you still take care of the vermin of the town” said Golden Spool laughing.

“Told you so” said Rarity stifling her comment with a fake cough.

“Applejack” said Golden Spool to the farm pony. “Tell me are you still working on that old farm?” she asked.

“Yeah” replied Applejack simply.

“I see” said Golden Spool turning away from Applejack “hick” she said in a carrying voice. “Oh Rarity is that you?” said Golden Spool turning her attention to Rarity. “I heard about your parents you poor dear” said Golden Spool patting Rarity on the head. “I just hope you’ll be able to take care of your little sister with poverty and all” said Golden Spool.

“I am not poor” said Rarity.

Golden Spool chuckled “not yet” she said.

At that moment Pinkie Pie arrived hauling her welcome wagon. “Hello Golden Spool!” said Pinkie cheerfully. “I’m Pinkie Pie and I’m here to say…” said Pinkie Pie as she kicked her wagon causing music to start Pinkie went into her usual welcome song and dance at the end a buzzer went off and cake batter came out of the wagon covering every pony. “Opsey I must have put cake in the confetti cannon again silly me” said Pinkie as she licked herself clean her five friends giggled.

“Opsey” Golden Spool repeated. “Look at what you’ve done to me I’m covered in cake” she shouted at Pinkie.

“But I was just…” Pinkie began.

“Just ruining hours of work at the spa you idiot” Golden Spool yelled.

Pinkies mane seemed to flatten slightly she walked down to her friends and Golden Spool went back into her shop.

“What did I tell you?” said Rarity to Twilight as she put a hand on Pinkie’s back sympathetically.

“Ok you were right” said Twilight. “Are you ok Pinkie?” she asked.

“Yeah I’ll be fine” said Pinkie as she packed up her welcome wagon. “I got to go the cakes need me” said Pinkie.

The other ponies also had things to do so they all said their good-byes and headed off.

That night Rarity and Sweetie Belle were sitting at the dinner table Rarity was helping Sweetie Belle with

Her homework. “5X5 is?” Rarity asked.

Sweetie Belle thought for a moment “25?” she answered.

“Yes dear” said Rarity.

“Rarity what’s a hick?” asked Sweetie Belle.

Rarity looked at her younger sister surprised “my goodness dear where did you a word like that?” she asked.

“Diamond Tiara’s big sister was at school today and she called Apple Bloom a hick what do’s it mean?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“She called Apple Bloom a hick why the nerve of that pony” remarked Rarity.

“What’s a hick?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“It’s a very mean name for someone who works on a farm she’s basically calling Apple Bloom an un-intelligent farm pony” Rarity explained.

“That’s mean” said Sweetie Belle.

“Yes it is” said Rarity.

“Rarity why is Diamond Tiara so mean?” Sweetie Belle asked.

“What do you mean dear?” said Rarity confused.

“Well she didn’t use to pick on us so much she got a little big headed when she got her cutie mark but  after a few weeks she went back to just flaunting her dads wealth but then all of a sudden we were public enemy number one to her” said Sweetie Belle tearing up slightly.

“Well dear when did she start picking on you?” asked Rarity.

“I don’t know around the time we went on that field trip to the Canterlot Statue Garden I guess” said Sweetie.

Rarity chuckled “you mean when you and the girls unleashed an ancient evil creature on the world?” asked Rarity.

“It was an accident” said Sweetie Belle defensibly. Not so long ago the cutie mark crusaders had a big fight in front of what they thought was an statue but was really the ancient villain Discord imprisoned in stone this and the fact that the spell on him was weakening resulted in his return. However Discord was defeated by the bearers of the elements of harmony (Rarity and her friends) they used the power of the elements to defeat Discord and returned him to his stone prison.

“I know dear I’m only teasing” said Rarity.

“But what about Diamond Tiara why did she start picking on us after that trip?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“I don’t know dear” said Rarity even though Discord was only free a short time he did manage to mentally damage some ponies but as far as Rarity knew there was no lasting damage. “But whatever the reason my advice is just ignore her” suggested Rarity.

“You think that will work?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“It might and if not I can always talk to Cheerilee” said Rarity.

“Thanks sis” said Sweetie Belle as she closed her school book.

“Is that all the homework you have tonight dear?” asked Rarity.

“Yep” said Sweetie Belle happily.

Rarity looked at the clock “well dear I’m afraid it’s time for bath then bed” said Rarity.

“Bed?” Sweetie Belle complained “but I just got done with my homework” she added.

“I know dear I’m sorry tell you what tomorrow we’ll start homework earlier so you can rest up afterwards before bed” said Rarity. “And besides dear don’t forget I have another story to tell you tonight” Rarity added.

“Oh yeah” said Sweetie Belle cheering up slightly as she ran upstairs.

After a quick bath Rarity tucked Sweetie Belle into bed “so what’s the story tonight?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“Well this is the story of the day I moved out of the house” said Rarity.

“In other words a story all about you” said Sweetie Belle clearly disappointed.

“Just listen dear I think you’ll like this story” said Rarity.

*Flashback*

Rarity worked quickly moving her luggage but for some reason she was having difficulty moving her clothes trunk. “Why is it so heavy all of a sudden?” Rarity asked herself before a thought occurred to her. “Sweetie Belle are you in there?” Rarity asked.

“No” answered Sweetie Belle’s voice which came from within the trunk.

Rarity chuckled “Ok if Sweetie Belle is not in the trunk who is it am I talking to?” asked Rarity.

There was a pause “ummm a ghost” said Sweetie Belle’s voice.

“Oh my a ghost” said Rarity pretending to be frightened as she quietly opened the trunk she looked in and saw Sweetie Belle hiding under her sweeter. “Oh my” said Rarity as she un-covered Sweetie Belle. “What a scary little ghost” said Rarity playfully as she lifted the now four year old Sweetie Belle out of the trunk.

“Rarity why do you have to leave?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“Because dear I need to move into my new dress shop” said Rarity.

“Well how come you have to move?” asked Sweetie Belle. “Why can’t you just go to your dress shop during the day and come home at night like mommy and daddy?” she continued.

“Sweetie Belle my shop is on the other side of town I can’t walk that far everyday” said Rarity reasonably. “Besides dear there comes a time in every pony’s life when they realize it’s time to leave the nest” Rarity added.

“But we don’t live in a nest” Sweetie Belle pointed out.

Rarity chuckled “it’s an expression dear it means it’s time for me to go out on my own it’s time for me to be an independent mare” said Rarity.

“But why do you have to live on your own?” demanded Sweetie Belle “don’t you like living here with me and Mommy and Daddy?” she asked. “Are you mad at Mommy and Daddy is that why you’re leaving?” she asked.

“Sweetie Belle of course not” said Rarity she sighed before adding “Sweetie Belle I’m sorry if my leaving hurts you but some day you’ll understand” said Rarity as she gave her sister a hug.

“Honey your cab is here” said Rarity and Sweetie Belle’s mother.

“Coming” said Rarity she turned to Sweetie Belle “you’ll understand some day” she said simply as she kissed the little pony on the head.

Her parents helped Rarity her get her luggage in the cab then Rarity hugged and kissed both her parents then got in the cab. Upon reaching her new home Rarity found Fluttershy waiting for her.

“Hi Rarity” Fluttershy greeted.

“Fluttershy hello” said Rarity returning the greeting.

“I came to help you get settled in” said Fluttershy.

“Oh thank you dear” said Rarity hugging her friend in gratitude.

On the way in the house Fluttershy tripped slightly on a hole in the ground “Oh watch your step Fluttershy I really must get that filled” said Rarity.

“That’s where the sign was right?” asked Fluttershy.

“Yes that was where it was before I up-rooted it the day I put the down payment in” said Rarity as she un-locked the front door. “Oh Fluttershy just look at it my very own house” said Rarity walking through the house eagerly. “These are my stairs” said Rarity happily. “This is my kitchen” she continued.

“And this is your luggage” said Fluttershy as she struggled to bring in Rarity’s bags.

“Oh I’m sorry dear” said Rarity as she helped Fluttershy.

“Did your parents help you build all the furniture?” asked Fluttershy.

“Yes helped me assemble it they even helped me pay for a few things” said Rarity. “Oh wait” said Rarity as she knocked on the side of her trunk jokingly.

“What are you doing?” asked Fluttershy.

“Oh nothing Sweetie Belle tried to stowaway in here so I was just making sure she didn’t sneak back in” said Rarity.

“She did oh that’s adorable” Fluttershy remarked.

“Yes she asked me why I was leaving” said Rarity.

“What did you tell her?” asked Fluttershy.

“I told her that moving out on your own was a part of life” said Rarity.

Later that day Rarity and Fluttershy were busily preparing the house and shop for opening day when there came a knock on the door. “Who could that be?” asked Rarity.

“Maybe it’s your first customer” said Fluttershy.

“I don’t think so I’m not officially opening until next week” said Rarity opening the door. Standing there was none other than Sweetie Belle she had her wagon nearby holding her treasured teddy bear Snuggles, sleeping bag, baby blanket, and a few other small toys.

“Hi Roomie” said Sweetie Belle happily as she walked in pulling her wagon.

“Sweetie Belle what are you doing?” asked Rarity.

“I moved out” said Sweetie Belle simply.

“You did what?” asked Rarity.

“It was my time to leave the net” said Sweetie Belle.

Rarity giggled “that’s nest dear” she corrected at that moment Fluttershy came downstairs.

“What’s going on?” asked Fluttershy.

“Apparently Sweetie Belle has decided to move out of our parent’s home” said Rarity.

“Oh really?” said Fluttershy surpassing the urge to giggle.

“Yep I’m an independent mare now” said Sweetie Belle.

“Fluttershy can you go to my parents’ home and tell them what’s happened?” asked Rarity.

“Ok” said Fluttershy as she took off.

“Sweetie Belle dear I’m going to ask you something I should have asked you when I pulled you out of my trunk why do you not want me to move out?” said Rarity.

“What are you talking about?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“Sweetie Belle I know you feel hurt because I’m leaving home but I’ve put off asking you why you were hurt” said Rarity. “But first I have to know why are you hurt dear?” she asked.

“I’d miss you too much but we don’t have to worry about that anymore” said Sweetie Belle as she began to un-pack.

“Sweetie Belle I’m sorry but you cannot move in with me” said Rarity.

“Why not?” demanded Sweetie Belle.

“Sweetie Belle the reason I left home was because I want to be my own pony” said Rarity.

“Be your own pony?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“Yes dear I want to have a home of my own I want to have my own responsibilities like paying for my own bills, grocery shopping for myself, and have a place for my little sister to visit” she said.

“But I want to live with you” said Sweetie Belle beginning to cry.

“Why?” asked Rarity.

“Because if you’re not living with me who’s going to play with me and love me?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“Sweetie Belle you have mother and father” said Rarity.

“But’s who’s going to brush my mane every night, and make me pretty clothes, and sing me a lullaby when I have a bad dream, and talk to me when Mommy and Daddy are at work, and sneak me a piece of candy before dinner, and help me clean my sheets when I wet the bed and don’t want Mommy to know?” demanded Sweetie Belle.

Rarity brought her younger sister into a big hug. “Sweetie Belle I understand that you’ll miss me and that you will not me the same but I’ll miss you too and besides there are things I’m going to miss about you as well” said Rarity.

“Yeah right” said Sweetie Belle.

“No there are like those cute noises you make when you sleep” said Rarity. “And you always cheer me up when I’m sad with that cute little smile of yours” said Rarity Sweetie Belle grinned “oh there it is” said Rarity as she tickled Sweetie Belle. “Dear I will miss you but I will always love you and you can visit me whenever you like” Rarity promised.

“Whenever I want?” asked Sweetie Belle hopefully.

“Whenever you want” said Rarity.

“And you’ll still love me?” asked Sweetie Belle

“Of course” said Rarity at that moment there was a knock at the door. “Are you ready to go home?” asked Rarity.

“Yes” said Sweetie Belle. “Hey Rarity I want you to have this” said Sweetie Belle as she removed Snuggles from her wagon.

“Snuggles?” said Rarity. “But dear you’ve slept with her since you were a little foal” said Rarity.

“I know but Mommy says I’m too old to need to sleep with a teddy bear so I want you have her” said Sweetie Belle.

“Oh thank you dear” said Rarity taking the teddy bear gently fighting back tears “I’ll think of you whenever I see her” said Rarity as she hugged her little sister.

*End of flashback*

“So did you really miss me when I left?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“Yes I did more even more than I thought actually” said Rarity. “I was actually tempted slightly to go home my very first night” said Rarity.

“Why?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“Because dear when I went to bed there was not cute little pony snoring like a purring cat” said Rarity.

“Hey sis whatever happened to Snuggles” asked Sweetie Belle.

Rarity grinned “Awwww does little Sweetie Belle miss her teddy?” she teased.

“No” said Sweetie Belle blushing.

Rarity giggled “well I keep her right in there” she said pointing to the closet.

“In the closet?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“Yes I keep her in there where she is safe and close to you when you stay” said Rarity. “Would you like me to get her down?” she asked.

“No I’m a big pony now I don’t need a teddy bear” said Sweetie Belle.

“Ok dear good night” said Rarity as she tucked Sweetie Belle in, kissed her good night, and left the room pausing at the door to listen. Sure enough within a few minutes she heard the shuffling of feet, the creak of the closet door and the sound of a delighted Sweetie Belle. Rarity peaked in and saw the little pony getting into bed holding Snuggles after so many years Rarity grinned then left for bed.

Outside the Carousal boutique however in a large home in Ponyville a different little pony was getting into bed as well but she was crying “they took her” she said into her pillow as tears poured out of her eyes.